James Poynter
| Description: |
James Poynter was born in 1841 in Henry County, Kentucky and then lived for some time in Woodford County, Kentucky. He came to Madison about 30 years before his death. He died at his home on Ferry Street on February 20, 1933. He was a common sight on the Madison scene and was known to many as the rag man. Picture taken c. 1927 |
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| Origin: | 1927 |
| Created By: |
Harry Lemen, photographer |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4038coll5/id/170 |
| Collection: |
River to Rail and Lemen Collection |
| Copyright: |
Permission to reproduce this image for other than personal use must be requested from the Director of the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library. Please contact at 420 W. Main Street Madison, IN 47250 (812) 265-2744 |
| Geography: |
Indiana-Jefferson County-Madison |
| Subjects: |
History, local Poynter, James -- biography Junk trade Ragpicker |
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