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SHELBY BROCKMAN
From the 1887 History of Vernon County, Missouri, pages 792
SHELBY BROCKMAN
(Of the Firm of Pierce, Brockman & Co., Dealers in General Merchandise,
Moundville).
Though Mr. Brockman has only been established in his present business
but a comparatively short time, a sufficient period has elapsed to
render him widely and favorably known as a merchant. The firm of which
he is a member is composed of Mr. Brockman, John N. Pierce and W. E.
Jones, all men of energy, determination and good business
characteristics, and the trade which has been accorded the house speaks
well for its reputation as well as its management. Mr. Brockman owes his
nativity to Adair county, Ky., where he was born October 14, 1844, the
fifth of eight children resulting from the union of his parents, Carey
and Rebecca Brockman, formerly Perkins. The father was a farmer by
calling, and a representative Kentuckian, his wife also being a native
of that State. Most naturally, therefore, young Shelby was early taught
the rudiments of agricultural life. Growing up in the Blue Grass
country, he finally left there and came to Missouri, settling in Johnson
county, from whence in 1872 he moved to this county. A location was
chosen in Moundville township and here he devoted himself to farming for
a number of years, or until removing to town, where he entered into the
butchering business for one year. In 1886, as stated, the present firm
was organized, and since then all his efforts have been placed towards
the successful conduct of this establishment. It is the truth to say
that as a merchant Mr. Brockman is held in high esteem. He has done
considerable to give the house the large patronage which it now enjoys,
striving at all times to keep well stocked and to sell at prices which
will come within the reach of all. Besides his connection with the
affairs of Moundville in a business capacity Mr. B. has also held
official positions, and at this time is mayor of the town. He is a
member of the A. O. U. W. In 1872 Miss Harriet Glenn became his wife,
and to them four children have been given: Dora A., Clemmie H., Franklin
and Tenia W. Mrs. R. was born and reared in Johnson county, Mo.
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