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James F. McFaddin, former sheriff and influential citizen of Posey county, was born on his father’s farm in Lynn township on April 13, 1865, and is the eldest son of Philocles P. and Malinda (Bundy) McFaddin (see sketch of Enoch W. McFaddin). He was reared on his father’s farm in Lynn township and educated in the schools of that township and New Harmony. Since boyhood, he has been actively identified with the agricultural interests of Lynn township, is an extensive owner of farm properties, and has operated them profitably. He is best known to the citizens of his home county through his service in public office. In 1894 he was elected trustee of Lynn township and occupied the office of sheriff of Posey county from January 1, 1902, until January 1, 1906. His administrations of the affairs of these offices were highly creditable to himself and profitable to his township and county. He is a Democrat and prominent in the councils of his party. On entering the sheriff’s office he became a resident of Mt. Vernon, and on conclusion of his service engaged in the grain business. Mr. McFaddin is also well and favorably known as a breeder of pedigreed horses. A number of the best animals produced in the county having been bred, trained and raced by him. He is a member of Mt. Vernon Lodge, No. 277, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the Baptist church. In 1885 he married Miss Ida B. Aldrich, daughter of Thomas L. and Isabella Aldrich, of Lynn township, and a member of one of Posey county’s most prominent pioneer families.