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Picture was taken about 1914-15 in Columbus, Ohio. John was employed by C&O Railroad as a mechanic in the round house at the time. He worked there for about a year when he returned to the coal fields of Eastern Ky and Southern WVa. He was an electrician and worked in the mines until 1956 when he had to retire due to having 2 strokes. The pistol he is holding is a Colt New Service 45.
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