Transcribed from History of Grant County 1901 "Biographical Memoirs" pgs 476-477
JAMES F. ANCIL
This gentleman is one of the well known and enterprising business men of the thriving village of Sweetser, Grant Co., Indiana and is a member of the firm of Malott & Ancil, in the manufacture of hardwood, lumber and in the dealing in hardware and builders supplies in which he has attained a reputation as an honorable, fair dealing citizen.
Mr. Ancil in a native of Grant Co., having been born in the proximity of Sweetser April 14, 1862. His parents are John and Catherine (Sharp) Ancil, both of whom are natives of Clinton Co., Ohio where they were married, coming to Grant Co. about 1880. The Ancil home is a pleasant one situated one mile from the village in the extreme southwest corner of the township.
James F. Ancil remained at home until the age of 20, when having an inclination to mechanical work, he became associated with James Moore at Sweetser in the operation of a saw mill, remaining with him for a period of 6 years, during which time he became thoroughly familiar with all the details of such an enterprise. After about four years work as an employee he secured a half interest in the business and so continued until the property, which had been removed in the meantime to Loree, was destroyed by fire, the entire investment of Mr. Ancil being thus obliterated. Returning to Sweetser with nothing but his credit for capitol he assumed an indebtedness in excess of $500.00 in the purchase of another mill remaining still with Mr. Moore, his former partner. The business prospered from the start, the indebtedness being removed within the space of two years. After about four years Mr. Moore retired, selling his interest to R. O. Malott in 1896 from which time the present firm has successfully conducted the establishment.
On the night of December 1, 1897 the property was destroyed by fire. However, while the loss to each was in excess of $500.00 nothing daunted, they at once rebuilt and enlarged the plant. Ever since then it came into the lead and has been one of the most important industries in Sweetser.
April 5, 1890 the union of Mr. Ancil and Miss Emma E. Fansler, daughter of William and Sarah Fansler was solemnized. This lady was born in the state of Indiana and received the advantages of a common school education being at the time of marriage one of the most popular young ladies of the entire community.
The Ancil family consists of James Earl, Claude, Ruth and Kathrynne.
While Mr. Ancil has not been offensive in his expressions politically, nor ever an aspirant to public favor, he has more consistently adhered to the principles of the Democratic Party. Having full faith in those great basic principles that guarantee the greatest personal liberty and individual freedom he sees in their persistent adherence the perpetuity of the best of America's institutions. Wide awake to every interest of his home community he lends a hearty support to every enterprise that has for its purpose the advancement and improvement of the town.
Mr. Ancil is a genial, companionable gentleman whose hosts of friends attest to the estimation in which he is held.
JAMES F. ANCIL
This gentleman is one of the well known and enterprising business men of the thriving village of Sweetser, Grant Co., Indiana and is a member of the firm of Malott & Ancil, in the manufacture of hardwood, lumber and in the dealing in hardware and builders supplies in which he has attained a reputation as an honorable, fair dealing citizen.
Mr. Ancil in a native of Grant Co., having been born in the proximity of Sweetser April 14, 1862. His parents are John and Catherine (Sharp) Ancil, both of whom are natives of Clinton Co., Ohio where they were married, coming to Grant Co. about 1880. The Ancil home is a pleasant one situated one mile from the village in the extreme southwest corner of the township.
James F. Ancil remained at home until the age of 20, when having an inclination to mechanical work, he became associated with James Moore at Sweetser in the operation of a saw mill, remaining with him for a period of 6 years, during which time he became thoroughly familiar with all the details of such an enterprise. After about four years work as an employee he secured a half interest in the business and so continued until the property, which had been removed in the meantime to Loree, was destroyed by fire, the entire investment of Mr. Ancil being thus obliterated. Returning to Sweetser with nothing but his credit for capitol he assumed an indebtedness in excess of $500.00 in the purchase of another mill remaining still with Mr. Moore, his former partner. The business prospered from the start, the indebtedness being removed within the space of two years. After about four years Mr. Moore retired, selling his interest to R. O. Malott in 1896 from which time the present firm has successfully conducted the establishment.
On the night of December 1, 1897 the property was destroyed by fire. However, while the loss to each was in excess of $500.00 nothing daunted, they at once rebuilt and enlarged the plant. Ever since then it came into the lead and has been one of the most important industries in Sweetser.
April 5, 1890 the union of Mr. Ancil and Miss Emma E. Fansler, daughter of William and Sarah Fansler was solemnized. This lady was born in the state of Indiana and received the advantages of a common school education being at the time of marriage one of the most popular young ladies of the entire community.
The Ancil family consists of James Earl, Claude, Ruth and Kathrynne.
While Mr. Ancil has not been offensive in his expressions politically, nor ever an aspirant to public favor, he has more consistently adhered to the principles of the Democratic Party. Having full faith in those great basic principles that guarantee the greatest personal liberty and individual freedom he sees in their persistent adherence the perpetuity of the best of America's institutions. Wide awake to every interest of his home community he lends a hearty support to every enterprise that has for its purpose the advancement and improvement of the town.
Mr. Ancil is a genial, companionable gentleman whose hosts of friends attest to the estimation in which he is held.
Transcribed from History of Grant County 1901 "Biographical Memoirs" pgs 476-477
JAMES F. ANCIL
This gentleman is one of the well known and enterprising business men of the thriving village of Sweetser, Grant Co., Indiana and is a member of the firm of Malott & Ancil, in the manufacture of hardwood, lumber and in the dealing in hardware and builders supplies in which he has attained a reputation as an honorable, fair dealing citizen.
Mr. Ancil in a native of Grant Co., having been born in the proximity of Sweetser April 14, 1862. His parents are John and Catherine (Sharp) Ancil, both of whom are natives of Clinton Co., Ohio where they were married, coming to Grant Co. about 1880. The Ancil home is a pleasant one situated one mile from the village in the extreme southwest corner of the township.
James F. Ancil remained at home until the age of 20, when having an inclination to mechanical work, he became associated with James Moore at Sweetser in the operation of a saw mill, remaining with him for a period of 6 years, during which time he became thoroughly familiar with all the details of such an enterprise. After about four years work as an employee he secured a half interest in the business and so continued until the property, which had been removed in the meantime to Loree, was destroyed by fire, the entire investment of Mr. Ancil being thus obliterated. Returning to Sweetser with nothing but his credit for capitol he assumed an indebtedness in excess of $500.00 in the purchase of another mill remaining still with Mr. Moore, his former partner. The business prospered from the start, the indebtedness being removed within the space of two years. After about four years Mr. Moore retired, selling his interest to R. O. Malott in 1896 from which time the present firm has successfully conducted the establishment.
On the night of December 1, 1897 the property was destroyed by fire. However, while the loss to each was in excess of $500.00 nothing daunted, they at once rebuilt and enlarged the plant. Ever since then it came into the lead and has been one of the most important industries in Sweetser.
April 5, 1890 the union of Mr. Ancil and Miss Emma E. Fansler, daughter of William and Sarah Fansler was solemnized. This lady was born in the state of Indiana and received the advantages of a common school education being at the time of marriage one of the most popular young ladies of the entire community.
The Ancil family consists of James Earl, Claude, Ruth and Kathrynne.
While Mr. Ancil has not been offensive in his expressions politically, nor ever an aspirant to public favor, he has more consistently adhered to the principles of the Democratic Party. Having full faith in those great basic principles that guarantee the greatest personal liberty and individual freedom he sees in their persistent adherence the perpetuity of the best of America's institutions. Wide awake to every interest of his home community he lends a hearty support to every enterprise that has for its purpose the advancement and improvement of the town.
Mr. Ancil is a genial, companionable gentleman whose hosts of friends attest to the estimation in which he is held.
JAMES F. ANCIL
This gentleman is one of the well known and enterprising business men of the thriving village of Sweetser, Grant Co., Indiana and is a member of the firm of Malott & Ancil, in the manufacture of hardwood, lumber and in the dealing in hardware and builders supplies in which he has attained a reputation as an honorable, fair dealing citizen.
Mr. Ancil in a native of Grant Co., having been born in the proximity of Sweetser April 14, 1862. His parents are John and Catherine (Sharp) Ancil, both of whom are natives of Clinton Co., Ohio where they were married, coming to Grant Co. about 1880. The Ancil home is a pleasant one situated one mile from the village in the extreme southwest corner of the township.
James F. Ancil remained at home until the age of 20, when having an inclination to mechanical work, he became associated with James Moore at Sweetser in the operation of a saw mill, remaining with him for a period of 6 years, during which time he became thoroughly familiar with all the details of such an enterprise. After about four years work as an employee he secured a half interest in the business and so continued until the property, which had been removed in the meantime to Loree, was destroyed by fire, the entire investment of Mr. Ancil being thus obliterated. Returning to Sweetser with nothing but his credit for capitol he assumed an indebtedness in excess of $500.00 in the purchase of another mill remaining still with Mr. Moore, his former partner. The business prospered from the start, the indebtedness being removed within the space of two years. After about four years Mr. Moore retired, selling his interest to R. O. Malott in 1896 from which time the present firm has successfully conducted the establishment.
On the night of December 1, 1897 the property was destroyed by fire. However, while the loss to each was in excess of $500.00 nothing daunted, they at once rebuilt and enlarged the plant. Ever since then it came into the lead and has been one of the most important industries in Sweetser.
April 5, 1890 the union of Mr. Ancil and Miss Emma E. Fansler, daughter of William and Sarah Fansler was solemnized. This lady was born in the state of Indiana and received the advantages of a common school education being at the time of marriage one of the most popular young ladies of the entire community.
The Ancil family consists of James Earl, Claude, Ruth and Kathrynne.
While Mr. Ancil has not been offensive in his expressions politically, nor ever an aspirant to public favor, he has more consistently adhered to the principles of the Democratic Party. Having full faith in those great basic principles that guarantee the greatest personal liberty and individual freedom he sees in their persistent adherence the perpetuity of the best of America's institutions. Wide awake to every interest of his home community he lends a hearty support to every enterprise that has for its purpose the advancement and improvement of the town.
Mr. Ancil is a genial, companionable gentleman whose hosts of friends attest to the estimation in which he is held.
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