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James Sanford Muse

31 Oct 1804 – 6 Aug 1878

Birth	31 Oct 1804
Death	6 Aug 1878
Cemetery	Pecan Grove Cemetery McKinney , Collin County , Texas , USA
Added by	Sherry on 11 Oct 2008
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11664524

Bio

A native of Virginia, James S. Muse prospered as a hemp grower in Missouri before coming to Texas with his wife Margaret Slaughter. He bought 320 acres and built a home at 1306 N. Waddill St. in McKinney. In one wing which was later removed, he opened the Muse Academy, also known as Mount Pleasant High School. A lay preacher in the Christian Church, he was also a Greek and Latin scholar. Other instructors, including his daughter, were added as the school grew. Many children of prominent pioneer families in Noth Texas attended. The school closed in 1871. Son of Thomas Chattom amd Nancy Ann Wren Muse. Married Janes Slaughter; and Margaret M. Slaughter.

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JAS. S. MUSE Born OCT. 31, 1804 Died AUG. 6, 1878 ?????

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Family

Spouse

• Margaret M. Slaughter Muse 1815–1889 FaG

Children

• Mildred Marie "Millie" Muse 1837–1932
• Mary Ellen Muse Berry 1839–1885
• Thomas Henry Muse 1844–1924
• Infant Daughter Muse 1850–1850
• Philander B. Muse 1851–1901
• Infant Son Muse 1853–1853
• Walter Sweaty Muse 1856–1900

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