Mace Agnew

Mace Agnew was born in Lewis county, Kentucky, Jan 22, 1859, and there he was brought up until twelve years of age, when he went on the river for twenty-three years, being a steamboat captain for sixteen years.  Three years ago, Captain Agnew quit the business, came to Dayton and engaged I the coal trade; and has established a fine business, with years at the C. & O. railway, and an office at 129 Sixth avenue.  His old steamboat popularity still follows him. [Agnew's coal business was at 129 1/2 Sixth Avenue, and his residence was at 310 Sixth Avenue]   

The GAR (a short history of the organization is at this site) held it's annual encampment in Dayton in September,1898.  All of the Dayton images and texts dated 1898 are from the souvenir booklet prepared for the occasion.