Daniel A. Button had an ad in the local paper on July 20, 1860 sharing his long-term history of being in the harness and saddle making business. However, he also invited the public to visit and try his ale, cider and beers next to the saddle shop, D.A. Button… Winthrop Un. Pettus Archives Collection
City Directories and History: “Nearby, on the western side of the railroad tracks, nearly opposite to the junction of Elm and Johnston, stood the house of the Button family, one of the old families that moved to Rock Hill well before the Civil War. Their daughter, Miss Sallie, went about taking care of ladies and newborn infants. She was Rock Hill’s “Angel of Mercy” in the days before hospitals and registered nurses. She was first married to a Mr. Rhea, who evidently died young. She was then married to George St. Julien Laurey. Their daughter married W. P. Branigan and there were many descendants. The Laurey and the Branigans were early members of St. Anne Catholic Church of Rock Hill.” [Robbins – White Tour Booklet]
The Rock Hill Herald reported on Sept. 8, 1887 – “Mr. Henry W. Fudge of Chester County has bought the Button House on Main Street and expects to move there shortly.”
The Herald reported on Sept. 7, 1882 – “James Button has opened a heavy and fancy grocery store. He is located one door SW of J.C. Sharp’s saddle and harness store on Depot Street.”
The Herald contained an ad on Jan. 11, 1883 – for the firm of J. B. (R) Button which offered groceries and canned goods. Later an article in the Herald on Jan. 15, 1896 stating, “Mrs. C.M.E. Button has sold her house on Railroad Ave., to J. J. Massey. She is now occupying a house on Laurel Street, near the buggy factory?
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