Lynah family history

(28) JAMES LYNAH

born 3 March 1845, Charleston died 6 August 1901, Baltimore

This James Lynah married Harriet Paullain of Georgia, but had no issue. His education at the Charleston Military Academy was interrupted by the Civil War. After serving with destinction in the Confederatacy he like many others left the plantation. He became prominent in the coal mining and shipping business in Baltimore in the firm of Lynah and Read which he formed in 1890. He was described as fearless, upright in character, firm in convictions, and of unswerving character. He was a devoted southerner and a Democrat. Of striking personal appearance, he was strong and well built with clear piercing dark eyes. He wore a mustache but no other beard.