H. M. Guthrie

Augusta County, VA

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H. M. GUTHRIE, saw-mill and farming, P. O. Paris; is a native of this county and was born July 18, 1848, receiving his early training and education here and at Champaign, Ill.; is a son of L. J. Guthrie, who settled in this county in 1838, where he lived a prominent citizen until his death, which occurred in 1856; H. M. Guthrie, the subject of this sketch, began business on his own account at the age of 18 years, and followed agricultural pursuits until 1874, when he embarked in the lumber business, and by his perseverance and energy has worked up an extensive trade; he is now operating two saw-mills and superintends his farms, consisting respectively of 210 and 120 acres, well improved; the farm upon which he resides is a part of the old homestead, on which his father located, upon coming to the county forty years ago. He was married Dec. 3, 1868, to Miss Emma Vietor, of Decatur Co., Ind.; they have two children — William H. and Addie M. Mr. G. is an energetic business man, and stands high in the community.