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History of Canton, (Lewis County) Missouri

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James Tilghman Lloyd - A Biography

James Tilghman Lloyd, representative, was born in Canton, Mo., Aug. 28, 1857; son of Jeremiah and Frances (Jones) Lloyd; grandson of Zachariah Lloyd and a descendant of Colonel Thomas Lloyd, who came to America with William Penn. He was graduated from Christian university in 1878, taught school, 1875-81, was admitted to the bar in 1882 and practised in Lewis county, Mo., 1883-85. He removed to Shelbyville, Mo., in 1885; was prosecuting attorney of Shelby county, 1889-83, and was a Democratic representative from the first district of Missouri in 1897-1905.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Missouri Facts:
Tree: dogwood
Bird: bluebird
Flower: hawthorn
Nickname: Show Me State
Motto: Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto (The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law)
Area (sq. mi.): 69,686
Capitol: Jefferson City
Admitted: 10 Aug 1821

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