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JAMES L. FOOTE, a prominent business man of Slatington, is manager of the Slatington-Bangor Slate Syndicate, and was born in Merrimac County, N. H, April 15, 1856. He is the son of Thomas and Lydia (Talm) Foote, natives of Massachusetts. The boyhood of our subject was passed in New Hampshire, where he continued to live until reaching his majority, receiving a good education in the common schools, and pursuing his higher studies while living in Merrimac County.

The business career of Mr. Foote began in New York City, where for several years he kept books, and in March, 1887, he came to Slatington, becoming identified with the Slatington Slate Company, with which firm he remained for six years, learning the details of the business. In January, 1893, the present partnership was formed with Joel Neff, under the firm name of the Slatington-Bangor Slate Syndicate, of which Mr. Foote was made manager. A further description of this well known firm may be found in the sketch of his partner, Mr. Neff, which appears on another page of this work. Suffice it to say that Mr. Foote is thoroughly conversant with this business, and is recognized as an able and efficient business man. Under his management the concern is rapidly gaining in prestige in this community, and also among their customers, who are to be found in all states of the Union.

Since becoming a resident of Slatington Mr. Foote has become identified with all movements pertaining to her welfare, and is actively interested in promoting the same. He is President of the School Board of this place, and is interested in educational movements. Politically he is a pronounced Republican, believing that that party is unquestionably the one which enhances the prosperity of the land, and in whose hands his business interests are safe.

On the 6th of February, 1878, James L. Foote married Miss Ara L. Piatt, a native of New Hampshire, and a lady of good education. Their pleasant home is favorably located in the city and is the abode of hospitality.