City: Paris
VAN CLEAVE, F. M., dry goods and clothing merchant; born Henry Co., Tenn., March 17, 1858; German descent; son of Robert M. and Susan (Jackson) VAN CLEAVE; father’s occupation, farming; educated at Paris, Tenn.; began his career as dry goods salesman, and entered dry goods and clothing business for himself April 1, 1885, at Paris, Tenn., under the firm name of Johnson & Van Cleave Co., and he is still engaged as Sec.-Treas. And General Manager of same; director in Bank of Henry Co. and National Tailor Co., of Paris, Tenn.; married Ella THACKER, Nov. 2, 1886; member Elks, Knights of Pythias and W. O. W.,; Democrat; member of Methodist church.
