James A. Wynne, cigar manufacturer, and one of the pioneer children of Clayton County, was born in the city of McGregor, in 1853. His father, William Wynne, was a native of Wales, and died when James A. was quite young. His mother, Cordelia, nee Howard, was born in New York State, and is still living. He was educated in the schools of McGregor, and in
1870 learned the trade of a cigar-maker. In 1880 he
established his present business, and makes a specialty
of the brands, "Belle of McGregor," and
"J.W. Zone." Mr. Wynne is a member of I.O.O.F. lodge. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p.
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