James J. Binning and Ann Eliza Staunton

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Husband James J. Binning ¹

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           Born:  - Philadelphia, PA
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           Died: 8 Apr 1860 - Allegheny City, Allegheny Co, PA 1
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         Father: John Binning (      -      ) 1
         Mother: Jane Hopkins (      -      ) 1

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Wife Ann Eliza Staunton ²

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           Born: 1819 - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co, PA 2
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           Died: Nov 1895 - New Castle, Lawrence Co, PA 2
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         Father: William Staunton (      -      ) 3
         Mother: Mary Evans (      -      ) 3

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Children

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1 M William S. Binning ⁴

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           Born: 6 Oct 1840 - Allegheny City, Allegheny Co, PA 4
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           Died: Aft 1897
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         Spouse: Catherine Lynch (      -      ) 1
           Marr: 21 May 1882 - Gunnison, Gunnison Co, CO 1

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2 M George J. Binning ²

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           Born: 16 Sep 1845 - Allegheny City, Allegheny Co, PA 2
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           Died: Aft 1897
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3 M John Binning ²

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           Died: Bef 1897
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4 M Charles H. Binning ²

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           Died: Bef 1897
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5 M Edwin S. Binning ²

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General Notes: Husband - James J. Binning

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He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and in early life learned the shoemaker's trade. when a young man, came to Allegheny City, where for a time he followed his trade, and made buskins and slippers in a shoe factory; then for five years he was engaged in the grocery business. After leaving the grocery business, he entered upon a river life, and eventually became captain of craft plying on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, commanding at various times the Julia Dean, Clara Fisher, Clara Dean, Clipper No. 2, and others. During the summer season the run would be from Pittsburgh to St. Louis, and through the winter, when ice obstructed the Ohio River, he would work down stream to New Orleans. In 1851, he discontinued river life, and in the following year became a conductor on the Ohio & Pennsylvania R. R.; but displaying marked and very exceptional ability in railroad affairs and exhibiting such a judgment as entitled him to more consideration, he was appointed general freight agent for the Fort Wayne & Indiana R. R., which position he filled for four years. In 1856, he was tendered a similar position with the Pennsylvania R. R. and its leased lines, and accepted, continuing in this service until his death.
He possessed a wide knowledge of human nature and business methods, and was prominent in public affairs, and, with the exception of a term as notary public while living in Crestline, Ohio, he would never accept office, but was always a zealous supporter of his party's nominees. In the early months of 1860, before his serious illness, he was an earnest advocate of Stephen A. Douglas as a candidate for the Presidency, and had he lived, he would have stumped the state for The Little Giant. He was experienced in making popular addresses, and was looked to by his party as one of its campaign speakers. Mr. Binning was in early life a member of the Baptist Church, but later united with the Methodists. He was a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities.

1 Editor, Book of Biographies, Lawrence County, PA (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1897), Pg 300.

2 Editor, Book of Biographies, Lawrence County, PA (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1897), Pg 301.

3 Editor, History of Mercer County, Pennsylvania. Its Past and Present (Chicago, IL: Brown, Runk & Co., Publishers, 1888), Pg 875.

4 Editor, Book of Biographies, Lawrence County, PA (Buffalo, NY: Biographical Publishing Company, 1897), Pg 299.