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Alonzo W. McCutchen, a leading merchant of Lamar, was born in Cooper County, Mo., April 1, 1846, and is the son of James C. and Sarah (Harris) McCutchen, both natives of Kentucky. In an early day both came to Missouri, where the father died in 1854, but where the mother is now living. The father was a farmer by occupation, a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The mother is also a member of the same church. In their family were five children, of whom only one is now living. Alonzo W. McCutchen received a good English education, and during the war served in the Confederate army, under General Joe Shelby, and surrendered at Shreveport, La., at the close of the hostilities. After this he clerked in Sedalia, where he remained until 1868, after which he came to Lamar, and with a partner opened a store. Although he has changed partners several times, he has always been at the head of the business. The firm title at the present is McCutchen & Jones, and they carry one of the best stocks of goods in town. September 6, 1868, he wedded Miss Fannie Thompson, a native of Cooper County, Mo., who bore him one child, James. In connection with his mercantile business, Mr. McCutchen is also interested in farming, and has a fine farm. As a business man he has been quite successful, and is now considered one of the prominent merchants of Lamar. He is the oldest dry goods merchant and the third oldest merchant in the town. He is a Democrat in his political views.