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.
Son of Thomas Chattom amd Nancy Ann Wren Muse.
Married Janes Slaughter; and Margaret M. Slaughter.
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.
Son of Thomas Chattom amd Nancy Ann Wren Muse.
Married Janes Slaughter; and Margaret M. Slaughter.
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