RHODES-J.M. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

J.M. RHODES, carriage and wagon manufacturer, Covington, began business in the manufacture of carriages and wagons in Covington, about twelve years ago. His first opening up of the business, was on a somewhat limited scale, but by careful management and turning out none but the best of work, he has gradually increased his business, until he stands first in Fountain county as a manufacturer in his line, and now gives employment to about eight men. Mr. Rhodes is a native of Tippecanoe County Indiana. In 1854 he went to Indianapolis and served a regular apprenticeship of five years, in learning his trade. He worked in that city for a time, after having become a practical workman, and then spent a few years in traveling over the different states, working at (jour) work. His time was spent in this way until he settled in Covington and began business as stated. In 1868 he was married to Miss Mary Blakely, who is now deceased. His second marriage was to Miss Susan Spence, daughter of Baker Spence, who was one of Fountain county’s pioneers. Mr. Rhodes is a member of the I.O.O.F. and in political faith a democrat