James Russell Grant, with his wife Ruth and children, moved to Longwood in 1945. The Grants quickly made friends and soon became involved in the community. When the Seminole County School Board wanted to close Lyman School and bus students, grades one through twelve, to Sanford for school, Grant was a leader among the residents who insisted Lyman School remain open. In 1948, he partnered with Frank Griffin, a friend and Longwood resident. Together, they repaired bulldozers, draglines, and other heavy equipment. Later, Grant formed Grant’s Crawler Parts and Service. Inc. He maintained his bulldozer repair, welding, and parts business…

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