THOMAS J. FORKER, dry goods
merchant, was born in Mercer, May 27, 1856, and was the second son of
Henry Forker. He was educated in the public schools of Sharon, clerked
two years, and in 1877 formed a partnership with C. S. Quinby, under
the firm name of Forker & Quinby. They began business in the old
room previously occupied by Porter & Forker, and have increased
their business annually till they are now one of the leading dry goods
houses of the town. Politically Mr. Forker is a Democrat, but devotes
his attention solely to his business affairs.
Source: (History of Mercer County, 1888, pages 724)
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