Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 1885,
Muhlenberg Co.

[the sketch begins with MUHLENBURGH {sic} ECHO and C. W. Short]
James Ragon was born in Sumner County, Tenn., December 10, 1862, and is the
youngest of five children of John V. and Amanda (Dickison) Ragon, natives of
Franklin and Wilson Counties, Ky.  James was reared on a farm, and moved with
his parents to Greenville in 1868.  His early education was good, and later he
attended Greenville College two years.  He learned the saddler's trade with
his father, and followed it seven years.  In January, 1884, he purchased
one-half interest in the Muhlenburgh "Echo", of which he is publisher.

Ragon Dickison
=
Sumner-TN Franklin Wilson

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