Adair County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1911 (part 1 of 8)

GEORGE R. BREWINGTON, a native of Scott Springs, Pike County, Missouri, was born December 1, 1844. His parents were Robert D. and Elizabeth Brewington. He was married October 16, I860, to Lillie Freeman. They had three children: Trust en H., of Kansas City, Missouri; Robert D., of Colorado; Laura Brewington-Hall, of Atlanta, Georgia.

Mr. Brewington was reared at Hannibal, Missouri, attending the public schools and high school of that city, also the Rensselaer Academy, of Ralls County. His school days were ended by the breaking out of the Civil War. When twenty years of age he came from Hannibal to Kirksville, bringing part of his father's stock of boots and shoes to close out. He started the first lumber yard in Kirksville, and was for one year in the furniture business with A. L. Shepherd. He opened the fir^t dry goods store in Millard, removing the stock to Kirksville in 1870. He has been continuously in the dry goods business here from that date. For twenty years Trusten H. Brewington was associated with him in the store. Mr. Brewington is t!ie pioneer merchant of Kirksville, has always enjoyed a good business, and has nwfitnors today that have been trading with him since he established the store, more than forty years ago. He is a Democrat in polities and a member of the B. 0. K. lodge.

JOHN H. BERRY was born March 11, 1S62, two miles north of Novinger, Missouri. His parents were Henry ami Susan Berry. Mr. Berry has been married twice. His first wife was Clara B. Yanlaningham, who was born and reared in Viiir County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Thomas and Henrietta Vanlanniili.im. They had three children: Orville C; Dec H.; Elsie H. Mr. Berry's -^-oiid wife was Mary M. A. Hoffman, born and reared in Germany, emigrating to Wiis nmntry when twelve or thirteen years of age. To this marriage were born three Htildren: Rayman J.; Willma S.; Maria M. Mr. Berry lived on a farm until he w.l> fourteen years of age, at which time his mother died, and his father broke up housekeeping. He worked at various occupations till twenty years old, then bought an interest from .las. H. Novinger, retail merchant. He has been in that line of business ever since.

JOHN B. CARLETON, son of Caleb and Gaynor (Getchell) Carlcton, was born May 31, 18.50, in Monroe County, Ohio. He was married October 29, 187-1, t'» Laura Woods. Mrs. Carlcton is a daughter of Cyrus and Amanda Caldwell. she wax born April 17, 1855, in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. They had five children, three of whom are living. The other two are dead. Elsie Grace was born October 29, 1875. She is now Mrs. Clifton Watkins, of Montana. Clinton, bom January 2S, died September 23, 1877; Chester H., born January 7, 1881; Harry U.f December 10, 1889, died April 28, 1893; Dorothy A., August 5, 1896.

Mr. Carlcton moved to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents in 1859. His father diet! here April 5, 1866. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1799. John B. lived at home till the death of his father, then worked out till married. After his innrriage he moved into his present home. Here he has worked at farming continuously since. His farm consists of forty acres, two and one-half miles southeast

C. H. CHARLTON, a son of Francis M. and Mary (Stevenson) Charlton, was U.rn at Buckner, Missouri, May 9, 1882. He was married to Miss Jessie M. John- - <laughter of Charles and Abbie Johnson, February 2, 1904. They have one child -<;i:idvs Marie, born February 1, 1907.

Mr. Charlton remained with his parents on a farm in Jackson County, where ht' was reared, until nineteen years old. He attended the public school, and also ' H«k a course at the Buckner High .School. He took a course at the Kansas City Business College, graduating in 1902. He then worked as stenographer in the genrrrtl office of the Q. (). & K. C, at Kansas City, being transferred after a short time u> Novinger, :is car clerk. After fifteen months service here, he went into the employ of the Great Northern Fuel Company as time-keener. In 190S he was promoted to the office of secretary and treasurer, having full control of the accounting iii i filing department of the Company. He held that jwsition till September, 1910, nh«n he was made general manager by J. S. Keefe, president ami owner of the Com- -;:iny. Mr. Keefe is also Vice-president and general manager of the American Steel Wire Company of Chicago, ami a leading factor in the L\ S. Steel Corporation.

P. M. DODSON was born in Adair County, September 9, ls.VJ, being a son of V'l'-on W. and Sarah Dodson. He was marrietl March 12, 1870, to Hosana Stukey, of Abel and Mandana Stukey. They had two children: Charley L., born July 26, 1878; I<ena Pearl, December 17, 1881. Mrs. Dodson died November 12, 1 --07. He was again married March 29, 1908, to Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. They have ii" ' hildren.

Mr. Dcxlson was born and reared on a farm, five miles south of Kirksville. He li'-vl at home on the farm till grown, then married and continued to farm till 1S9S, ">v!i<-n he sold his farm and moved to Kirksville. He was in the livery business here I' r three years, then went into the real estate business, in which he is still engaged. il> office is over the McKeehan dnig store. He is a Democrat in politics, and a number of the M. W. A.

FXI B. DODSON, son of James and Mahulda (Canatsey) Dodson, was born N< vcmber 6, ISoS, in Adair County. He was born and reared on the old Dodson Uwstead one mile southwest of Kirksville. He lived there with his parents till zp'wrx. then started farming for himself, and has been engaged in that occupation ail his life. The farm he now owns joins the southwest corner of the corporation of Kirksville. and consists of 373 acres. The home in which he now lives was erected if! and is still a splendid house good for many years.

Mr. Dodson was married May 11, 1890. His wife was Grace Lowther, daughter Henry ami Suritha Lowther. They have two children: Roy B., born March fi, W«2: Kenneth T., June 30, 1899. Mr. Dodson and wife are members of the Christum church.

Mr. Capps moved to Adair County. Missouri, with his parents when a small h-.ihy. und has lived here continuously since. He was reared on a farm, and has always followed that occupation. At present he owns a farm of ninety-eight acres, of fiiilt-s west of Novinger. He is a breeder of Chester White hogs and Short-horn cuttle. Mr. Capps is a Republican in politics a member of the Methodist church, :m ! belongs to the K. of P. lodge.

WILLIAM A. DODSON was born on the old Dodson homestead, two miles -'-nth of Kirksville, December 25, 1858. His parents were Thomas and Lucinda <>»S.in) Dodson. Thomas Dodson was born September 2, 1823, in Kentucky, '->mmg to Adair County, Missouri, in 1841. He died October 28. 1890, having been I'vi'-e married and the father of thirteen children. The Dodsons tnice their ancestry hack to 1077, when some of them helped to form the old Quaker colony in Eng- Uii'l

Mr. Dodson was married November 27, 1*77, to Agnes E. Mulligan. They h:u two children living, and one dead: Lottie, born November 8, 1879. now Mrs. > I Furlong; Bijou, May 27, 1889. now Mrs. E. S. Mores, married January 22, 1"'»7. Mr. Furlong hits two boys.

Boru and reared on the farm, there Mr. Dodson lived with his parents till grown, attending the public school and helping run the farm. He also attended the Mis- *>|iri State Normal School at Kirksville and Christian Brothers' College at St. Louis. Wlnin grown, he married and began farming for himself. He owns a farm of forty- *'\vn acres, one mile south of the corporate limits of Kirksville. He also handles '2*h acres belonging to his brother, making 250 acres in all.

J. W. BUNDY was born on a farm in Southern Indiana, March 17, 1850, a son <>t Alfred and I>ouisa Bundy. When eight years old he came to Adair County. His parents located one mile north of the public square. In 1874 they moved to Bear Creek farm, then consisting of 200 acres, situated about eight miles southesist of Kirksville. Mr. Bundy owned the farm from that time, and later added 120 acres, making a total of 320 acres.

Mr. Bundy's father died April 3, 1877. His mother died September 10, 1908. His parents were both born in Indiana, their parents coming from North to South Carolina, and later to Southern Indiana. Mr. Bundy's mother's family was of Revolutionary fame. His mother was a near relative of General Carr of the Revolutionary War. She was also a grand-daughter of Arthur Parr, who was a Revolutionary soldier and died March 21, 1833.

JOHN FISH was born in DcKalb County, Illinois, May 10, 1849, being a son if John and Eleanor Fish. He was married January 1. 1879, to Eliza J. Bushey of loentop, Missouri, born January 31, 1800. She is a daughter of Joseph and Anges In.- hey. The j* have five children: Walter E., born September 10, 1880; Albert V., Vprilll, 1883; Clarence M., March 8, ISM; Melvin E., October 12. 1880; Elsie vlay. January 28, 1S88.

Mr. Fish began railroading in 1800, continuing until 1889, when he moved to lie farm and remained there till 1900. He then entered the real estate business n Kirksvillc. in which enterprise he is still engaged. He came to Adair County n IS94. Mr. Fish is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, in.l belongs to the I. O. O. F. lodge.

ALBERT V. FISH, son of John and Eliza J. Fish, was born at Kirksvillc, Mis- -ouri. April 11, 18S3. He was married March 1, 1908, to Ix«na Pearl Dodson, daugh- of I*. M. and Rosa Dodson. They have two children: A vera Leolin, born Febiiary 10, 1909; Herald Ivan, March 24, 1910.

Mr. Fish came from the farm in 1899, and entered the State Normal School v Kirksvillc, Missouri, attending a little less than four years. He taught the Rural IMI school in 1903. It is about nine miles oast of Kirksvillc. For about three years he was again on the farm, then engaged in the real estate business in Kirksvillc in l'*H>. The firm is known as Fish <fc Sons. He is still a member of that firm.

WALTER E. FISH, son of John and Eliza J. Fish, was born at (Jreentop, Misx'tiri. September 16, 1880. He was married February 24. 1909, to lsabelle Shoop, daughter of Reverend James H. and Cassy Shoop. They have one child, Nell Vivian, horn April 1, 1911.

Mr. Fish left the farm in 1899, and came to Kirksvillc, entering the State Nor- :iu! School. He attended a little less than four years. For one year he served as principal of a school at Bevier, Missouri. While there he organized the Young Men's Christian Association, and was its first general secretary. In October. 1905. he accepted the position of Membership Secretary anil Boys' Work Director of the South Side Branch, Y. M. C. A., St. I^ouis, Missouri. In the spring of 1900 he came to Kirksvillc. entering the real estate business. The same year the present firm. Fish & Sons, vis organized. In September. 1907. he was appointed Psistor of the Methodist Kpixopal church at (Ircentop, Missouri, the place of his birth and childhood. He »:» appointed in 1908 to the Wyaconda, M. E. charge, in the Missouri Conference m Clark County, which position he resigned May 2, 1910, in order to bring his wife the (Irim & Grim hospital in Kirksvillc. At this time he resumed his place in the firm of Fish & Sons, and is at present abstracting and doing general office work.

R. DAVIDSON was born in Holmes County. Ohio. October 1, 18.39. His parent.* were James and Elizabeth Davidson. He was married to Miss Harriet Schrack, 'laughter of Henry and Mary Schrack, November 25, IStiO. They have seven chillr.n: William A., born October 22, 1801; Mary J., born August 15. 1803; Elmer K . born December 22, 1808; Nora, born March 25, 1871; Lorinda, born November 17. 1873; James H., born August 14, 1870; and Charles F., born October 22. 1881. Mr Davidson owns one-half block of land in Brashear. He came to Adair County November 25, 1809. He is Republican in politics, a member of the Christian church, and belongs to the I. O. O. F.

GEORGE WALTER RIDGWAY was born on a farm in Randolph County, Missouri, April 27. 1X79, being a s>on of John J. and Mary (White) Ridgway. He .v:is married July 17, 190X, at Kansas City, to Anabel Taylor, daughter of Charles ind Katherine (Miller) Taylor. They have two children: Katharine Ixjuise, two i-rar* old. and Ruth. 0 months old.

Mr. Ridgway worked on the farm until seventeen years old, attending Fairview rand school. Randolph County, during the six months fall and winter. He then attended Sturgeon High School and the Columbia Normal Academy, graduating from th«> last named institution in May, 1X99. Then entering the Missouri .State University, at Columbia, in 19(H), he took the A. B. degree in 1904, winning the Stephens Medal in oratory. In the meantime he taught three terms in the rural schools of Missouri. After graduation he was principal of the Centralia High School, at Centrulia. Missouri, for two year*, where he learned the printer's trade in the office of : ho Centralia Courier. Becoming business manager of the Columbia, Missouri, Her- :ilti. in November, 1900, he was associated with Walter Williams, now Dean of the Missouri School of Journalism. He remained in the management, of that pajM-r until January. 190X. then came to Kirksville, Missouri, accepting the position of business manager of the Daily Express. In November, 1909, he became a partner \nth E. E. Swain in the purchase of that publication, assuming editorial charge. Later he sold his interest in that paper to E. E. Swain, retiring June 15, 1911.

EDWARD EVERETT SWAIN was born at Ewing, Franklin County. Illinois, l«ping a son of H. V. J. and Clara (Harrison) Swain. He was married in 1907 to Harriet X. Ryrie, of Alton, Illinois. Mrs. Swain is a daughter of John A. and Elizabeth

Mr. Swain received his early education in the Franklin County public schools. His family moved to I'pper Alton, Illinois, in 1X97, where he was a student ot Shurtl«-ff College, graduating with the A. B. degree. l"|>on his graduation he entered newspaper work in Rochester, New York, working for the Herald two years, one year as i>oliticnl reporter. He then went to St. Louis and worked in the offices of the Globe- IVmorrat, a little later becoming night editor of the Associated Press, at St. Louis.

Vfter a year anil a half there he went to East St. Louis, Illinois, as editor of the Daily News. A year later he was in St. Ixmis on the Republic, and for almost a year served :is copy editor and head-line writer for the Post -Dispatch. In November, 19(H), It*1 formed a partnership with Walter Ridgway, purchasing the Kirksville Daily Kxpress from C. C. Howard. In the spring of 1911, he purchased Mr. Ridgway 's

H. BAMBURG is a native of Boone County, Iowa, born in that state Sep- ''-niher 4. 1X71. He was educated in the public and high schools of Chicago and graduated from the Bryant and St rat ton Commercial College. Foe seven years he 'vjs manager of one of the largest clothing stores in Chicago. In 1904 he came to Kirksville. Missouri, and established the B. Ar F. store. He caters to clothing and vanishing.* for men and boys, and carries only high-class garments.

Mr. Hamburg was married November 14, 1S93. to Bertha Fishel. a daughter of > Fishel. They have two children - Jerome and Dorothy. Mr. Bamburg is a uifih!>er of the Masonic, K. of P.. Elks, Yeomen and Foresters' lodges, and is secretary of the Kirksville Business Men's League.

CIIESTEEN D. COOPER was born in Sangamon County. Illinois, November v IS45. a son of Isaac and Kezia Cooper. He married Miss .Sarah J. Glaze, daughtr >f Christian and Susan (ilaze, January 6, 1870. They have nine ehildren: Minw M., born November 4. 1K70, now Mrs. C. D. Thompson; Ix>la, June 20, 1S73, low Mr*. Thomas Elz; Isaac. August 0, 1875; Amanda E.. August 29. 1S77, now Mi>. E. J. Belts; Sarah A., October 30, 1879, now Mrs. John Myers: Chesten D., [WmlxT 21. 1S81; Oscar W., August 5, 1885; Elza S., July 20. 1S.SK; and James I , July 7. 1893. They also reared one child, a nephew, Edward S. Blair, born Auin-i 27, l.sss. The children are all living, and all married except Janu s I.

Mr. Coojwr farmed in Illinois till the spring of 1874. He then came to Adair P'-unty, where he has since lived continuously on the farm he now owns. It con- *j*t- of 120 acres, two and one-half miles northeast of Adair. He also owns an interest in 120 acres of land in the same neighborhood.

Mr. Cooper and his family are members of the Christian church. He is a loyal Democrat. Mrs. Cooper was born in Brown County, Ohio May 24. 1S">2, a daughter if Christian and Susan (ilaze.

NELSON EBERT, a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, was born March 21, He was married March 23, 1869, to Martha Girton, daughter of Isaac and Catherine Girton. Mrs. Ebert was also born in Pickaway County. Ohio. September '21. 1n40. They had four children: Oscar C, born in Ohio. August 17, 1S70; William E.. born in Ohio. February 7, 1872; Myrtle I., born in Adair County, Missouri, December 14, 1*711, now Mrs. H. T. Hall; Maple F., born in Adair County, IVirtnber 24, 1870. All the children are married.

Mr. Ebert was born and reared on a farm in Ohio. He lived there till 1872, tl.n moved with his family to this county, where he has since lived. At present he «ftn, a farm, near Bullion, consisting of 120 acres, well improved, where he has lived xm«« KS4. He is a Republican, and a member of the Christian church.

A. E. CALLISON was born March 5, 1808, at Shibley's Point. Adair County. \h- parents wen- James W. and Between (Sallade) Callison. On December 25. 1890, h- was married to Miss Ada E. True, a daughter of James and Elizabeth Shibley ) True They have one child. - Avis E., born September 21, 1891.

Mr. Callison was reared on a farm in this county, where he remained till grown. H< attended the public schools and took a course in the Missouri State Normal, at Kuksvillc. For ten years he was engaged in teaching, farming a portion of the time. r?"hi 1 s«*l to 1K97 Mr. Callison was in the mercantile business at Queen City and Wminan, Mo. He sold out his business then-, followed teaching and farming till 1W. ami since then has been engaged entirely in farming. He owns 100 acres, six nnl- oast of Kirksville. The farm is well improved. He does general farming and M'rf-k feeding. Mr. Callison is a Republican and a member of the M. W. A.

CHARLES ALLRED was born in Hancock County, Illinois, July 14, 1K05. H«- i> a son of Enoch Allred, an early pioneer of the county, coming to Adair County, Mi>M)uri, from Monroe County, in 1840. Mr. Allred was born in Illinois where his lather had gone during the Civil War. In I860 they returned to Adair County. *liere Charles has since lived. He is a barber by profession and has a fine shop in tlif National Bank building. He has been a barber for about twenty-eight years.

Mr Allred was married to Nellie Spry, a daughter of John and Mollie Spry, Sej>- t'ni.ber Hi. 1XK7. They have three children: Lola M., born May 4. lsss; John L., <Hober 4. 1S92; Russell, December 17, 1895.

JUDGE C. E. MARKEY, son of John I). and Margaret S. (Zimmerman) Maray. was born September 3, 18*)1, in Frederick County, Maryland. He was united i marriage June 15. 1K70, to Lyda Beeman, daughter of Otho H. and Catharine L ilian. They had four children, three of whom are living: Minnie A., born May lsSO, now Mrs. J. A. Burger of Kansas City. Kansas; Edward P., December :i, vM, who lives at Los Angeles, California; Byron II., September 11), 1X91 ; Ora Ialx-1. lx>rn September IS, 187S, died April 24. 1SX7.

Mr. Markey moved to Iowa with his parents when only six months old. In ^">7 his father moved to Adair County. Missouri, purchasing a farm near Willmathiilf Here he lived till 18tio\ then moved to a farm just north of Kirksville. Mr. I irkey lived there with his parents till his marriage, then bought his present farm, no mile north of Kirksville. where he now lives. He has 100 acres of land ami a *:iu»iful home, everything well improved. He is in the dairy business, and raises - cows.

In 1004 Mr. Markey was elected Judge of the First District, and re-elected in 'M*\. He is Republican, and takes an active part in politics; belongs to the Meth- «iist Episcopal church, and the Masonic and K. of P. lodges.

MRS. E. A. McDANIELD was born in Wappello County, Iowa, February .">, <>l She came to Adair County, Missouri, with her parents, William and America tit-li in 1K*)7. She was twice married. On the loth of March, 1K70, she married -Villiam C. Coons. They had two children: Lillian Pauline, now Mrs. P. E. Me- ':irty of Kansas City, Missouri; and Earle (Jeorge, also of Kansas City. Her sec- »rui marriage was to Hugh F. McDanield, on September 0, 1K84, who died at their ionic in Fayetteville, Arkansas, June 29, 1SKS. They had no children.

After her husband's death she returned to Kirksville and improved the eighty ' irro she had inherite 1 of the old Home Farm, originally 240 acres, purchased in K")7. where she has since resided. Thirty-seven acres are inside the corporation of Kirksville She has one of the pretty suburban homes. A cut of it is given herewith.

ALBERT R. GEIST was born and reared on a farm in Macon County. Missouri. There he lived till 1!H)1. spending most of his time in coal mining. He then to Colorado for one year, as prospector for a large mining company, then reamed to Macon County, living there till 1004. At that time he came to Adair ''<-iinty. and engaged in work in the mines at Novinger several years. Since that 'iine he has engaged in the restaurant business at (Irecncastle, Edgcmont, South I)a- ^>ta, and Stah!. Missouri. He is still engaged in that work at Stahl, coming there in l'.llO.

Mr. Oist was born March 10, 1S7.*>, a son of Aaron and Mary (Joist. He was uurried December 20. IKOti, to Susanna Morris, daughter of Shedrick and Mary Morris. They have four children: Bculah, born May 11, IS«.K»: (leneva, January B. HMH; Mary. November 10. BMW; W alter. August 24. 1007.

CHARLES A. CHADWICK was born in Knox County, Missouri. June 22, He is a son of John M. and Helen (Cantuberry) Chad wick He was tnarricl October 20. IS0H, to Emir MeCreery, daughter of James and Eliza McCreery. They have two children: James Warren, born March 17, lS0o; Hussel M., July 1-V VMH).

County in 1842. Mr. Chadwick was born on the farm on which his grandta > settled after coming to this state, and lived there with his parents until twenty >.-jrold, attending the public schools. He then left home and started in busin^- : himself, going to in Brashear 1X90, where he served an apprenticeship as a piaster- ] and worked at his trade several years. In 1804 he went into the hardware bu.v:: - in that place. He has always Ix-en active in public enterprises. When eh - - county collector he moved to Kirksville where he has since resided. His f «-rr.i otlicc expired March 1, Mil. He is an ardent Republican and has always taV - very active parts in politics, having served as committeeman from his town i number of years. He and his wife arc both members of the Methodist church. was ap|Miinteil pttstinastcr October 1. MOO, of Brashear. and served seven yi-ai^ i ihree months. He resigned January 1, M07, to take charge of the collector's

DR. MORRIS EDWIN DERFLER, a native of Harrisburg. Penn.svh.i wa> rK>rn May 27. 1H72. He is a son of Knhart and Catherine Derfler. Ki.: DerHer, the father, was born in Stamback. Bavaria, Germany. February 2. I* an I came to America when six months old. His parents settled in Pennsylvn lie served in the I'nion Army during the Civil War. On January 31, 1S71. h< * - married to Catherine Novinger, daughter of Joseph Noviitgcr. anil niece of .1. Novinger, the founder of the town known as Novinger. They had one daujrl - and three sons: Morris Edwin. Harry Oarlington, George Walker. Anna Eliza!"

Dr. Derfler came from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Adair County. Mis,-, with his parents in the spring of ISM. He attended the public schools of H.in, burg ami Novinger district. He graduated from tin- Missouri State Nonnal S-r at Kirksville in M02. ami spent nine years in teaching in the public schools of M siuiri. He was principal of the Brashear school. Brashear. Missouri, from iv* isilN; principal at Hurdland, Missouri, isi»s to l'JOl; Superintendent of the Gill: public schools from HKG to M0.">. He then attended the Missouri State I'niv.robtaining a Rollins Scholarship in medicine in 190S; graduated from the Me.1 School of Washington I'niversity, Si. Louis, in 1909, ami the same year locai^i Novinger, Missouri, for the practice of his profession. In 1S9S he w manr*! Odella May Moore They have one daughter, Marion Kathryn.

GEORGE W. EVANS, a native of Peoria. Illinois, whs bom August 2 M' He is a son of George and Martha Kvans. He was married to Elizabeth B:..j daughter of James and Ann Bailey, at Moberly, Missouri, on July 2, 1N70. They iuv five children living and two dead: Etta, born January 1, 1S72, now Mrs Thoi- McKinsiry (her husband wius killed in the Burlington and Rock Island wreck. >- temlxr Ir), 1910. on his engine): John A., Itom December 25, 1874; Willi:ui> 1 October 2*. lN7f> (he was killed in a mine explosion at Delugah, Colorado, Novcm'r-' s, HM(), Ht» w;ts superintendent of the mines at time of explosion, trying to save ':- lives of the employees in the mine, i; Daisy, l>orn June 20, 1880, now Mrs. Hen Bbr ledge, he is engineer Iowa A- St. I»uis R. R.; Charles F., July 24, 1S87: l!«infV Jr.. April 14. 1900; Walter A . May 17. M0.J, died September 10 same year.

Mr. Evans remained in Illinois till 18««S, then went to Iowa for a little owr year. He moved from then' to Randolph County, when1 he remained eight yewin the mining business. In 1*94 he went to Putnam County, where he was sup r intcndenl of the Emporia Coal A' Coke Company. He moved to I'nionville. remaining till MOO. then came to Adair County, accepting the position of superintendent of ihe Manufacturers Coal & Coke Company, with beadqui at Connelsville. The company owns three mines at Connelsvillc ami two at \ inger. The main headquarters of the company are at Chicago, A. EL Bnrper ben* the president. Mr. Kvans i- a member of the K. of !'. lodge.

GEORGE W. DERFLER, son of Euhart and Catherine (Novineer) Derfl.-r was born January 9, 1881, iti Harrishurg, Pennsylvania. He was united in mam:^ to Bessie Andrews, daughter of John W. and Sue Andrews, January 1, 1905

Mr. Derfler tame to Adair County with his parents in 1KK1 and settle Novingcr. He attended the public school at that place and in 1 900 and 1901 coursc at a business college at Quiney, Illinois. For four years he was hooki for the Miller Mercantile Company at Novinger, then accepted a position wri Romhaucr Coal Company, first as bookkeeper, then as accountant and ca>hi-r which position he held until 1910, when he resigned to accept a |n»siiion with the Bur BlQB. Meat ami Provision Company, at Kirksville, Missouri. He is also a stock I, in that company. He is Democrat in politics, and a member of the K. of P. l<»ii-

G FORGE B. EASLEY, n native of Rushvillc, Schuyler County, Iflinofe, »* born December 10, 1S">4, a son of Thomas M. and Sarah A. Kasley. He was nivrieil December 2li, lN~S, to Alice M. Spencer, daughter of J. M. and LoUTM A j cer. They have two chililren: Foster It., born November 'J*, IKS0; Hattie Ma-. NovembiT -i, INK2. Foster H. married D>la Workman, and is now in btttUH - Hrashear. Hattie is now Mrs. \V. H. Young of CJibb>. Missouri.

Mr. Kasley came to Adair Comity in 1S.V>, and remained for two year- Hthen went to Macon County for four years; lived in Kirksville again for two - - moved to La Plata, remaining two years; then came to Cibbs in 1901, where he hv since resided. He engaged in the hardware and furniture business; but at pr< is in insurance and notary work. He is a Republican, a member of the Chriti church, and belongs to the Masonic order.

F. R. MOORE, son of .1. M. and C. A. Moore. we* born March 29. 1883, st Hrashear, Mis.souri. He remained with his parents on the farm till eleven yearthen moved with them to Cibbs, Missouri. He lived then- live years, then into Hrashear. Filtering the Hrashear News oiiiee, he learned the printer'?- tr.i-1 working with C. C. Howard. Later, at llurdlattd and other places, he- worked it his trade, taking a course in Oak Lawn College while at Hurdland. He was fonm.: of the Sentinel olhee at Kdina for a short time, then in 1900 purchased the Urashesr News, which he has since edited and conducted.

LEWIS F. MOODY was bom near Kirksville, June 28, 1856. He is a - of Ansalum and Sophia (Laton) Moody. He wn* united in marriage April 10. lv»» to Mary L. Teter, born in Randolph County, June 17, 1S70. Mrs. Moody wa.- daughter of Saul and Rebecca J. ! Kitchen) Teter. They have no children.

Mr. Moody was reared on a farm about two miles north of Kirksville, when I lived till grown. He has lived and farmed in this county all his life, except eicb' years spent in Macon, from 1SSS to 1S97. At present he owns a farm of alxmt l'» aeree, live miles pari of Kirksville, where he has lived for the past fourteen

Mr. Moody is a Republican, and he and his wife both belong to the Christ church. Mr. Moody's father for several years was collector of Salt River *OW1 - and was an active minister of the Christian church for many years.

GEORGE W. CONKLE was born in Ashland County, Ohio, July 19, 1842. n 1857 he moved from the farm where he was reared, coming to Adair County with is parents, Jacob and Sarah (Bartlett) Conkle. On December 21, 1871, Mr. Conic was married to Miss Anna E. Steele, a native of Washington County, Maryland. Irs. Conkle was born August 6, 1842. She was a daughter of William C. and Mary I iHetzer* Steele. She came to Adair County in 1859.

Just before his marriage, Mr. Conkle bought a farm in the section where his an nt* settled, north of Brashear, and lived there till his death. He was killed ujvember 13. 1902, on the streets of Brashear, by his son-in-law, Mr. Robertson, ho was afterwards executed for the deed. The farm is still owned by his widow n<l son. They have 120 acres, one-half mile north of Brashear.

Mr. and Mrs. Conkle had three children: Bertha M., born May 5, 1873, now .Ir>. Bertha Robertson; Nelson R., born September 10, 1878, lives in North Daot:i: Dora 10. , born November 2, 1881, now Mrs. John Scott, of near Brashear.

Mr. McClelland moved with his parents to Decatur, Iowa, when only one year -M. They lived there two years, then went to Fairfield, Iowa, remaining there until h" spring of 1866, when they moved to Adair County, Missouri. He lived at home ill about grown, then went into the railroad train service, working for several differ- -nr companies. He worked at this for thirteen years, then in February, 1889, quit railroading, returned to Adair County, and resumed the occupation of farming. He h.i- been here since that time. In 1904 he formed a partnership with Dr. Hallnday, m his big farm. They own 480 acres, eight miles northeast of Kirksville. The home i* no doubt the best country home in this county, or one of the best in North Mi«souri. It has twelve rooms besides basement, all of them large. It is thoroughly modern in every way, having its own light, heat and water plants. There are two b;ifh rooms, concrete walks, fountains, etc. He raises Shorthorn and Hereford cat- running a dairy), and Berkshire hogs.

LEWIS GREGG, son of Andrew and Virginia (Workman) Gregg, was born April 16, 1860, in Adair County, near Clibbs. He was married to Miss Mary Long, ' »< tuber 18, 1893. His wife is also a native of Adair County. She was born Decemt» r 27. 1868, a daughter of George and Mary (Barr) Long. They had four children: \n.lrew G., born November 22, died December 24, 1894; Esther, born March 19, IV»7; Robert L., September 29, 1901; Charles B., January 11, 190o.

Born and reared on a farm near where he now lives, he remained at home till ftrown and has always lived in the same neighborhood. He owns a farm of 220 acres, I-.' brother B. F. Gregg being a partner in the business. It is situated twelve miles

THOMAS J. DOCKERY, a son of John and Mary Dockery. was born in Lawence County. Indiana. August 28, 1845. He was married to Miss Julia K. Linder. yptember 20, 1867. Mrs. Dockery is a daughter of Hev. James H. and Salome Jn.ler. They have three children: Ethel Ardella, now Mrs. George A. Still; Lent a Lilian, and Julia Kstelle.

Mr. Dockery came t«> Adair County July 4. 1855. He owns 2,400 acres of land. , le has also built and owns several of the most substantial business houses in Kirksille, including the Dockery Hotel.

Responding to Lincoln's first call for troops in 1801. he serve* I until N overling. 1804. Mr. Dockery taught school and lived on a farm till 1870, when he was -leeted County Surveyor and moved to Kirksville. He served eight years as Surveyor and Bridge Commissioner, su|>erintending the building of the Chariton River )n<iftes near Voungstown and Connelsville. For thirty years he has been engaged n real estate and abstract business.

Prominent in Republican politics both in county and state, Mr. Dockery has r«rn a delegate to the National Republican Convention in 1900, many times a dele- Bite to the State Convention; has served eight years as County Chairman; several terms as a City Councilman; and was twice elected Mayor of Kirksville. He belongs to five fraternal organizations: G. A. R., Masons. Knights Templar, Klks ai.-l Odd Fellows:

ULYSSES G. DOWNING was born in Sullivan County. Missouri. March 4, NW. being a son of David T. and Jane C. Downing. He was united in marriage April, 181)3, to Kdna Baker, daughter of George W. and l^-nora Baker. Mrs. Downing was born at Princeton, Mercer County, Missouri, January Hi, 1*74. After their marriage they lived at Green City, the place of Mr. Downing's birth, for several year*. They have seven children: Mabel L., born April 15. 1804; William Karl, March 21. 1800; Basil I'., August 12, 1898; Daisy Mildred, April 27, 1001; Ada Itn-arnond. January 1. 1904; Thehna Virginia. February 10. 1007; Mary Loretta, April 5. 1910. The first three children were born at Green City, Missouri, the oth- *t> at Kirksville.

Mr Downing was raised on a farm, unci attended the public school. He taught U>r live years after he was grown. He is an ardent Republican in politics, and was fleeted to the otlice of county collector November, 1910. He belongs to the Meth- «*iist church, and the Odd Fellows lodge.

WILLIAM O. CREASON. a native of Audrain County, Missouri, was born July 11. 1874. His parents were George H. and Mary A. (McClenny) Creason. He was married August 7, 1898, to Miss Berdine Laeock. They have one child Willard (J., born August 12, BMW.

When only six years old, William ("reason moved with his parents to Livingston County, where he was reared. He attended the public schools ami took a course at old Avalon College. When eighteen years old he left home and went to Kansas City. Here he worked for the street car company in the day time and attended business college at night, taking a course in stenography. He was stenographer for

E. H. Cowcn Lumber (Company at Kansas City for a short time, then went to L'linana and took charge of the wholesale lumber interests for a company there. H<- m-v went into the oil business at Hcaurnonf, Texas; then back to Kansas City, tVurc charge of the wholesale orders of the I wing. Hell Lumber Company; then to Kirk-v.ll in 1904, where he organized the Adair County Lumber Company, and was made manager. This company at one time had nine different yards, one being at Kirk-v-JI. ami one at Xovinger. On January 1, 1911, he sold out his interests hen- and b.uztr a wholesale plant near Little Rock, Arkansas. His family is still in Kirksville Tb lumber plant he bought comprises rt.'AH) acres, about 000 acre** being in cultivan-o Mr. ('reason is interested in various other business enterprises and is :> d:r»- tor in the Kirksville Building and I»an Association He belongs to the Klks l-.is ami was largely res|K>nsible for their new club building erected in this city.

TYLER PA1NK is a native of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, liorn Kcbjuir- 22, ISoti. His parents were Stephen and Klvira Paine. He was married Det-irnf- .'«), 1897, to Kstelle Hull, daughter of William and Lavina A. Hull. They have r* children: Stephen M., l*>rn May In, 1899; Mildred K.. March IS. 1901

Mr. Paine was reared cm a farm. He attended the public school and t'*>k course in surveying in Thiel College. Crecnvilte, Pennsylvania. He taught --ii'- and followed his profession till IKS", then came to this county. For six year- nt - coining here he furnasl. then in IS92 was elected County Surveyor. He lia* -it\.-: in this office and as road and bridge commissioner and highway engineer mil. first election. He is also interested in farming and owns a farm of 407 acrc>. -i< miles northeast of Kirksville. He is a director and stockholder of the Citizens hViL was a member of tlx- City Council six years, and City Engineer for two years

Mr. Paine is a prominent Odd Fellow, also belonging to the M \V. A. mm:! K UhIiics. His wife is a prominent Kebekah and a member of the Presbyterian cfnir I He is a Republican.

THOMAS A. HULSE. a native of Yorkshire, Knglanfl, was born F.hr.i.r 21, IS-19, a son of Thomas and Hetty (Shirctt) Hulse. He was married Juh -li IH70. lo Caroline K. Linder. daughter of . lames H, and Salome F. (Maker) Lin^r They hail nine children, only four of whom art- living: Lavinia, born July -". lvi died December 22. lS7n; Kit-hard A , May IS, 1S7.5, tlietl July 31. 1*74: Stella \. gust I"), 1N77, died March 2. 1SS9; Minnie. September 11, IS79; Julia K. Jaipur

15. lsv.i. died August 1.5, ISS9. Ula L., July 1, 1S90; Earl A., December :». In. Minnie is now Mrs. Emery I). Waddill. Julia was marrietl May 10, l«»0t>. to M.in II ChamlM'rs. Walter was married May 10, 190N, to Pearl Talbert.

Mr. Hulse came to America in August. 1KUS, landing in Adair County soon ;«ft. r The next year he went to farming in Walnut township. He continued that <mvu;t>- tion till 1900, when he moved to Kirksville. He still owns the farm, in partner-! M with Charles Millbank. It consists of 190 acres, three miles south of Kirksville

T. E. M ALONE was born in Macon County, Missouri, December 20, 1X02, M ing a son of Charles II. and Sarah Malone. He was married November .">, 1 00, ii Minnie A. Woods, daughter of Asa and Leah Woods. They have two children: Ksthcr. born October 11, 1K97; Harold. March 2. HH)2.

Mr. Malone came to Adair County, Missouri, with his parents when two years M. and has since made this his home. He has a fine farm of 270 acres, eight miles <M heast of La Plata. He makes a specialty of sheep feeding and breeding repistrol Aberdeen Angus cattle. He is a Republican in politics.

THOMAS MILLER was born and reared on a farm in Adair County, Missouri, u-ar the Macon County line, not far from the present city of (iifford. His father died when he was only two years old. He lived with his mother till grown, then marhm! and started fanning for himself. He has been engaged in that occupation since, with the exception of four years, from 1X72 to 1S70. which he spent in Kansas City ti the flour milling business In 1<S7»S he returned to Adair County and bought his l>ies.m farm where he has since lived. It is only one-half mile north of where he «;i> bom. Part of his present farm was entered by his father when he came to Adair County. Mr. Miller handles Polled Angus cattle, Poland China hogs and fine horses.

He was born December 11. 1X.V2, a son of Washington and Crace (Broyles) Mill<r On May 21, 1X9M. he was married to Ian inn Fuston, daughter of Albert and Eliza iMcVevi Fuston. Mrs. Miller was born in Putnam County September 9. I>7ti They have eight children: Krnest, born March 11. 1894; Vernon, September

IRWIN DAVIS was born in Fairmont. Clark County, Missouri. November 12, K2. Mr. Davis married Miss Pearl Cookson. June lf>. 1S0.">. In May, 1004, he M:»b!ishcd the Comic*' and Tank Works, on North Franklin Street, in Kirksvillc, which establishment has grown so large that it requires most of the time of several nifii to keep the products manufactured, ready to fill orders. This company ships it- products not only to Various parts of Missouri, but many orders are coming in '-ntinually from other states.

CHARLES F. HOLLENBECK., a native of Herkimer County, New York, was born August ti, 1H50, a son of Francis and Margaret iKmery) Hollenbeck. He wm> marri<>d August 23, 1X70, to Hulda Hunsaker, daughter of Bradford and Lao Sti<t'i Hunsiiker. They have two children: De l^iss W., born February 0, 1X70; Atula K., August 10, 1K7S. One child, a daughter, Clara F... born August 10, 1X73, iuil December 20, 1X73.

Mr. Hollentieck came to Adair County with his parents in April, 1 SliS. His father bought a farm, and he lived at home till grown and married. Besides farmtiii. he has also worked at blacksmithing, wagon making and carpentering. Of late v«ars he has devoted his entire attention to farming. He and his wife and son De L>ss who makes his home with his parents, own 120 acres, three and one-half miles heast of Kirksville. The farm is well improved, and their home is very pretty. It i* a part of the old Hunsaker homestead, on which Mrs Hollenbeck was born.

SAMUEL M. PICKLER was born in Washington County, Indiana, in November. 1840. His parents were George and Emily Pickler. When six years old lie i moved with them to Davis Comity, Iowa, where he grew to manhood and resided i until 1800. He then eame to Kirksville. Missouri. After eoming to Missouri he \> 'literal the private Normal School at Kirksville. taking an advanced course of study, hind assisting as a member of tl»e faculty. When this institution became a State I Normal Mr. Pickler was made a regular member of the faculty, continuing in that I |H»ition till IN73. He then turned his attention to journalism and for eight years I thereafter w:is editor and proprietor of the Kirksville Journal. He has been a suc- -rvsful merchant, lumber contractor and land owner.

Mr. Pickler has one daughter living - Mrs. F. P. Young; and one son deceased f -Erie Kasson, who died at the age of twelve years. His present wife was formerly I 1.1a Martin Fowler. Tin late Hon. J. A. Pickler, who served four terms in Congress, i --'-riling from South Dakota, Hon. H. M. Pickler, District Judge in Kansas, and Dr. I . C. Pickler, of Minneapolis, are brothers of S. M. Pickler.

Mr. Piekler was elected to the Missouri State Legislature four times as representative from Adair County. He served in the 29th, 39th, 40th, ami 40th General Assemblies. He was nominated for Congress by the Republicans of the First Misi soiiri District in 1900, has served as School Commissioner of Adair County, Mayor >t Kirksville. and Regent of the First District Normal School at Kirksville.

JAMES HANKS, B. S., M. D., born February G, 1860, is a native of Adair County. He was born near Brashear. He was a son of Wesley and Mary (Shelton) Hunks. He was united in marriage May 14, 1891, to Miss Est el la Hopkins, daughi }<r of W. R. and Mary (Barnett) Hopkins. They have four children: Paul, bom i \pril 28. 1894; Ralph, August 24, 1895; Jean, August 14, 1897; Horace, Septcml.er tt. 1901.

Although born in Adair County, Dr. Hanks moved with his parents just across 1 lie line into Knox County when but a small boy. Here he lived till about grown, ^tending the Brashear Academy, and Oaklawn College at Novelty, Missouri. He I then taught school in this and nearby counties for seven years. In 1K80 he began I the study of medicine with Dr. S. L. Ellis, then at Brashear. He then enteral Bellei Mie Hospital Medical College. New York City, from which he graduated in 1890. r Since then he has taken one post-graduate course in New Orleans and one in Cinnnnati, Ohio. On graduation in 1890 he enteral the practice at Brashear, where !-«- has been continuously since that time. He has one of the best professional libraries in North Missouri. Dr. Hanks belongs to the Masonic order.

BENJAMIN A. LINTNER, son of Casper H. and Margaret (Hibbctts) Lintii'T. was born in Adair County, on a farm near Loerler, Missouri. He belongs to one "f the old families of the county. He was married September 10, 1891, to Minerva Singley, who died January 1.5, 1903. They had three children: Mabel ()., Amy L., i and Lewis L. He was again married February 20, 1904, to Alice Hart man, daughter i *>f H. K. Grisham. Mrs. Lintner was a widow, having one daughter - Gladys.

Mr. Lintner moved with his parents to Shelby County, Missouri, when ten years | 'tld, lived there three years, then in 1883 moved to Carthage, where he lived one I v»ar. He lived two years in Allen County, Kansas, one year in Lecoinpton, then in 1887 went to Humboldt, Allen County, where he lived till 1890. In the meantime he attended school and clerked in several stores. He started out for himself in 1887, as bookkeeper in a bank at Humboldt. In 1890 he went to Kansas City, ccepting a position aa bookkeeper for 8. A. Brown Lumber and Grain Company, n the summer of 1890 he quit this kind of work on account of bad health, and went -ark to his old home where he farmed for three years, buying a farm. He then sold lis farm and was station agent for the O. K. at various places, moving to Green City. lr railroaded till 1903, then went to Connelsville, where he works for the Manufacturers Coal & Coke Company, being chief clerk of accounts. In 1906 he bought a arm five miles northwest of Connelsville. It is known as Sunnyslopc Dairy Farm, iin! consists of sixty acres. He conducts a dairy, handling thoroughbred Jersey -at tl»>, registered O. I. C. hogs. He is a member of the Masonic lodge.

JOSEPH G. MAGERS, a native of Macon County, Missouri, was born Octokt 31, 1851, being a son of Yancey and Matilda (Greer) Magers. He was mar- December 31, 1S72, to Mary A. Carter, daughter of LcRoy and Harriet (Sterns) Carter. Mrs. Magers is also a native of Macon County, born January 17, A49. They had two children: The oldest child died in infancy; the other, Ada i\, horn June 16, 1884, is now the wife of W. C. Bragg, living near Gifford.

Mr. Magers lived on his father's farm in Macon County until his marriage, hen went to Texas and farmed for four years. He then returned to Missouri, set- :fed in Adair County, and bought a portion of the farm he now owns, which is just tortus the line from Macon County, and one and one-half miles northeast of Gifford. T\u> farm consists of 280 acres, well improved. He handles Hereford cattle, Poland- China hogs, fine horses, etc. He has lived there continuously since coming here in

In 1904 he assisted in organizing the Bank of Gifford and was made its presil«'iit, which position he now holds. He devotes much attention to his bank, though 'till living on the farm. His son-in-law, \V. C. Bragg, assists him in miming the farm and lives on a part of it. Mr. Magers is interested in many other business -nt» Tprises, and is president of the Gifford Brick and Tile Company. He is a Dem- H-r.it. a member of the Baptist church, and belongs to the I. O. 0. F. and Rebekah

C. F. HICKMAN was born in Adair County, Missouri, March 11, 1875, being -"ii of Joseph and Nellie Hickman. He was married April 1, 1907, to Daisy L. Kwing, daughter of William and Anna Ewing. They have two children: Anita, l>"rn March 1908, and Ixmn. born January 27, 1911.

Mr. Hickman owns a farm of 136 acres, situated three miles northeast of Stahl. H- h;is lived and farmed in Adair County all his life. He does general farming and *»<ir-k raising. Mr. Hickman is a Republican, and a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge.

Mr. Miller moved to Iowa in 1853, going to Hillsboro, coming from there to Kirksvilk Missouri, on January "), 1854. He farmed seven miles northeast of Kirksville until 1899, then retired, came to Kirksville and built a residence. He sold his farm, which consisted of 140 acres. His residence in Kirksville was destroyed in the tornado of April 27. 1K99, at wliirh time his wife :m<l daughter received Mhn injurira. Mrs. Miliar has never recovered from the injuria she received.

He was a member of Company A., 37th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, takiri part in the battle fought at Centralia. Missouri. His Company lost their raptar and fifty-six men in that battle. Mr. Miller was first sergeant, and it was part - his duty to re|>ort loss of life. He enlisted as private, was made Sergeant, later S-rgcant Major, then promoted to Seeond Lieutenant in Company I, 41st Regim--- Missouri Volunteer Infantry.

STEPHEN L. EGGERT was Ixmi October 24, 1X69. at Clarksburg, Ink He is a son of John and Matilda Kggert. W hen but a few months old he ram' Adair County, his father having purchased a farm about seven miles north" - KirksviBe. Here be lived with his parents till sixteen years of age, when he v, making railroad ties for eighteen months. He then came to Kirksville and w t at the trade of plasterer for eighteen years. At the end of that time, in 9 embarked in the cement business, pulling in cement walks, etc. In 1909 he si- I up the paving business. Me has put in about a mile ami a half of paving m K ville, giving the l>es| of satisfaction. He also does sewer work and has exten.-ivr o* t raets.

UP] and Mary I. Kverhart. They have three children: Carl I.. l>orn Jatrnan . 1904; Claude 8., I*>rn December 23, 1900; and Frances May. bom OctoverS,

FRANCIS II M l I K was Iwim in Chester County. Pennsylvania, Jim- . |SSJ{. He is a son of 8am Up] and Esther (Davis) Halter. He came to tlii> with his parents when only eight months old. He has lived with bis parent! on farm continuously since, attending the public Reboots, \\ hen eighteen year* « he began to make his own living. He has 'been running a threshing machin- Haw mill which he owns. He is a Republican, and a member of the I. ( >. ()

SAMUEL PETER HALLER, born at Lancaster. Pennsylvania, was :, - Jacob P- and Anna E.( Heintzelmau i Haller. He was born September 9, 1SJ4 was married in 1X09 to Mary James, who died in 1874. They had one child: < I horn December -'», 1N72. He lives at Kirksville. Mr. Haller was again mam April 4. ls7s. to Esther Davis, daughter of Emmorand Anne (Linton) Davis, 1 - have three children: Kmmor J., born February 22, 1X79; Francis, June 21. l*v Willis I).. November 17, Ism

W hen only a year old, Mr. Haller moved with his parents from Perms; to Ohio, where he lived fourteen years. He worked at the jewelry trade wHI father, and also learned the baker's trade. He followed these1 occupations in var>"«-- parts of the country until lx.12, when he went to Colorado and engaged in the I ing business till the breaking out of the Civil War. He joined Company H. Sect - Colorado Regiment, ami served (ill the end of the conflict. He was Corporal as-: Sergeant, and very honorably discharged. After the war, he and his parent? r»~

Ui Adair County, and he lived with them till their death. He ha.* been cngiie^: farming since coming here, buying his present farm in 1SS4. It is seven miles non!- eatft (if Kirksville, and consists of '.I'M) acres.

Mr. Haller comes froin a famous family, and is a nephew of the late Ceivr Heintzelman. Mrs. Haller is English, and a descendant of Sir Arthur Linton. V.< are of the (Quaker faith. Mr. Haller died May S. Hill.

BENJAMIN F. HALL, a son of Jcs,*- and Marthinia Hall. was horn <M her 17. 1S41. in Washington County, Ohio. He was married October l.i. Isu". Elizabeth Ashby, daughter of Nathan and Elizabeth Ashby. He moved v- it K parents to Knox County, Missouri, in 1N.H1. In 1SU2 he enlisted in Conuwm I 21st Missouri Volunteer Infantry, serving his country until the close of the v After his marriage he moved to Brashear, Adair County, Missouri, in ISM. »h.r> - engaged in buying and selling grain and stock until 1SS4. They then moved farm, one and one-half miles southeast of Brashear. There he lived till hi- 1 August I. 1N9K. The farm, which is now owned by his widow, Mrs E A H.tll. - sisls of 114 acres. He was a Republican in politics, and a member of the 0 A I:

THOMAS M. LUDDEN, the subject of this sketch, was born in Clinton C ty. Ohio, July 21. IStk), but his parents brought him to Adair County when ii<' « three years old. They settle*! in Clay township before the village of Adair st.ir - and he grew up there. After attending the common schools, he went to the Kir ville Slate Normal in 1SNN-1*. and aftenvards taught in Adair County, going th.- to Marceline in IS1I4. In the vicinity of Marceline he taught the Oldham three consecutive years, and was afterwards assistant principal of the M:irr> : schools, locating in Marceline, he has since been identified with educational « > as a member of the Board of Education, to which |s>sition he has I won elected the past twelve years, serving as president of the Board half that lime and now hi . in that capacity. He has also been city derk seven years, serving longer in that (ice than any other man elected to it.

Mr Luddeti was married in IVI.I to Miss Anna Hardey. a native of lllin - but who came to Adair County in 1S!M). To this union have been l«»m children, each of whom is living. as follows: (iervase 1.. Anna Monica. .1 B-, Th"ii M., Jr.. Wilma Frances, Winifred Cecilia, and Ernest J.

Mr. I.udden started in the real estate and insurance business in Marceliin ^ lS'lH, and his patronage has steadily increased since that time. It is safe in --. that no man in the town has done more for its advancement, or has Ix-en more r»-> to put his shoulder to the wheel for any good movement, than Mr. Ludden. He I -- re]M'ate<ilv refuse*! public office, though offered him by his party, and ha* 'inly o-:- senteil to serve when he iliought that would best servi' the community. His par* r Bernard and Anna Ludden, will long be remembe red sis enrolled among the stcrV. pioneers of Adair. He also had live brothers and four sisters, who look upon Ad i County as their home.

L. \V. MARBLK. a native of Cleveland. Ohio, was born July Ifi. IS.,0 He \- married July 12. I'UO, in Hal tie E Spcekc. of Lincoln. Nebraska. They h.ivr i children Mr Marble is a son of ].. O :m<) Amanda Marble. He was in the je«<T business at Meringo. Iowa, in 1S7!I and 1SS0I. I'rior to that, however, he spent time in the photo business at Vinton. Iowa; !-ead City. South Dakota; Lincoln. N braska; Sp ikane. Wasliiuglou: Denver. Colorado: Omaha. Nebraska Two >--- ago lu- came to Kirksvillc. He s|>ent about thirty years in thi* business Y - right years he served as official photographer for the Burlington Railway. VI. i? in Kirksvillc he had a studio on the north side of the public square, which hr - 1 April 1, 1911, and moved Wwt. Mrs. Marble is also an artist, doing hue work .: oil and water colors. She is talented and has lieeomc noted for her landscape* »r>: musical talent.

JOHN PATTERSON (deceased) was born in I'rshult, Sweden. July 10. IV. He came to America in 1853, living first in Kentucky, then coming to AdairCou.it. Missouri, in 1855. He entered a large tract of land, seven miles east of KirksviJ At the time of his death he owned 700 acres in that section, and was one of tbr Hl cattle men of the country, and one of the best known men in North Missouri I' lived on that farm continuously till his death, February 25, 1908. He was en-.ii; interested in dairying, was president of the State Dairy Association for a munhrr years, and lectured over the country extensively on scientific dairying and famint He also wrote a great deal for magazines and papers.

Mr. Patterson was married March 27, 1801, to Elizalx-th Richardson. Tin had one child - Gincvra, now Mrs. fl. I. Green, who owns and lives on the old h>:-. place, consisting of the original 700 acres. His second wife was Maggie Sec-: !, third wife, Jane E. Hill, who lives just east of the old home place.

Mrs. G. I. Green, the only daughter of the late "I'nclc Johnic Patterson .' '» = born on the old home place September 2, 1803. She was married September \ I"*"1 to Henry E. Green, who died in 1S92. They ha<l two children: Inez. I*>rti Mi IS. 1KS3, now the wife of Alfred Ix»cke; Henry E., May 24, 18S5. Mr. Locke sr.- his wife, as well as Mrs. Green's son, live with her and help to conduct the farm

ALFRED HULSE. son of John and Cordelia (Smith) Hulse, was bom NVn bcr 2, IS72, at Troy Mills, Adair County. He was united in marriage December > IS9X, to Martha Collins, daughter of Hate and Susan (Nichols) Collins Thry (...- three children, two of whom arc living: Cordie, born April 22, 1904; Pearl, <vt. bcr 12. I!HH>; Henna M . October US, 1899, died February 4, 1904.

John Hulse. father of Alfnsl. was running the famous old woolen fncton Troy Mills at the time of the birth of Alfred Hulse. In alxmt a year and oa^-L'.i however, he moved to the farm, giving up the old factory. Here Alfred Hulse li-.v with his parents till ten years old, when they moved to Kirksvillc. A year later rhwent to Shelby County and remained for thn-c years, then moved to old Linden^ He assisted his father for some years in running a store at that place: later he tuv ried and began farming in that neighborhood. In 19fM he moved to Yarrow y. carried mail on a route for a time, then in 1900 o(>ened a general store at that |»h He is still engaged in that business.

T. C. LOWER Y was born in Illinois. January 30, 1845. He was married Mk 12. 1*70. to Eunice C Story. She was born February 22. IS50. and died Novemt- 20. 1908. They had two children: Gertrude, born December 20, 1876, did Dm" bcr 21, I K.s-1 ; Mary Ellen. April 30. 1.XS0. married Cornelius Desmond

Mr. b.wery came to Adair County, Missouri, about 1901. He owns a fifty *r farm. He is a Democrat, and was recently electe<l as Justice of the Peace for ("1. township, Adair County.

WILLIAM E. EBERT was born February 7, 1872, in Pickaway County. Ob His parents were Nelson and Martha (Girton) Kbert. He mbm to this county rim only a few months old. He lived at home anil helped hi* father on the iun i. grown, then started fanning for himself.

On January 23, 1S9S, Mr. Kbert was married to Miss Flora Gehrkc, aria,, (if Henry and Minerva (Hart) Gehrke. They have one child - Myrtle Mmr Imrn Fei)ruary 12, 1901.

Mr. Kbert has engaged in fanning all his life. He bought his present fini 1K99. It has since Ix-en his home. He does general farming and stock feeding His a Republican and a member of the Christian church.

BERT PARRISH, M. D. was born in Queen City , Mo.. June 13, 1886. $- is a son of Dr. A. W. and Kmma (Bart left) Parrish. He moved from Queen Cut i Kirksville with his parents when but eight years old, attended the publir - Kirksville, and read medicine with his father and Dr. Martin. After gnuJuitni from the Kirksville High School, he took a course in the State Normal School attended the medical department of the Barnes University, of St. Ixuis. Grwiuing there in 190H, he returned to Kirksville, and for a short time practiced *itH father and Dr. Martin. He then took a course in surgical clinic*., at New YorkCr After completing the course, he returned to Kirksville and o|>ened an office in ii- Miller building. He does a general practice, paying special attention to *urc>' He is a member and vice-president of the State Medical Vssociation, serrrtan the Adair County Medical Association and a member of the American

JOSEPH E. NOVINGER. son of James II. and Kliiabcth Novinger. v« in Adair County, Missouri, November 17, lSGti. He was married Novembf i Inns, to Mary F. Albright, daughter of John and Nancy Albright. They havi 5 children.

Mr. Novinger was born ami reared on the farm on which he now liveone-fourth miles west of Novinger. He lived at home with his parents till p then married anil went to fanning for himself. In 1803 his father retirtd and n» to Green City. Missouri, leaving him in charge of the old home place. H> h- Htul fanned in this county all his life. The farm consists of 240 acre- Hrlv- Pobnd China hogs and Shorthorn rattle. He is a Republican and belong* t" ' K of P. lodge.

JOHN H. HOLTON, a son of Henry A. and Rebecca Holtoti, vva*horn ar outh, Illinois. December 31, 1NJV1. He was married August S, 1S77, to Mary 11 eit, who is a daughter of Bufus and Rebecca Cavett. They have two rh;i in I .mma 1... bom April I t. InsO. now wife of Dr. Hugh K. Penland, of Berkeic;. I fomia; A. Scott, born September 25, 1880, of Kirksville.

Mr. Holton was born and reared on a farm in Illinois; but came to Kirb-ri' in 1885. Two years later he went into the lumber business here, and now n»rv-S~ the Baxter Lumber Company yards, near the <). K. station. Mr Helton t»k- - deep interest in lodge work, especially in the Masonic. He is High I'ne-t .>i < well Chapter. No. .VI; Prelate in Kly Commandery, No. 22; district deputy for second Masonic District of Missouri. He is a Republican.

J. W. HORTON was lx>rn February 25, 184S, eight miles south of Kirl a mid of William ami Malimlu (Haines) Morton, lie was married to Miilivj \ Marcus, November 11, 1S72. They had six children, only four of whom ar> Silas A., born September II, 1S7.5, lives at Billings, Montana; Flora K . A 1. lST'i, died January 20, 1!K)7, was then the wife of James Arnold; Mary. Octobn 1870) now the wife of Willis Moots, near Spcrry; James H., January 12, 1883, ,\ June 1. 1910; Walter B.. December 1. ISM; Rosa, born March 10, IVvS, m* M> C. H. Britt. of Texmo, Oklahoma.

Mr. 1 lotion lived on the farm with his parents till grown and married H owns fifteen acres one mile north of Kirksville. He has owned several fine fin-jbut has sold them off and retired. He is one of the oldest men who were born n count. \ . When he was born the county was in a wild state. Deer ami Indi.in* * - plentiful. His father settled in this county in 1835, coming from TeUMtwv H' died in 1N.S0. ]|(. Was one of the oldest settlers, then' being but one house in h . - ville when he came.

ALBERT E. HALLADAY. son of George W. and Fliza (Van Hornei Halb-i was lMirn October 21, 1K7.">, at Kirksville, Missouri. He was married May 11 to Susan F. Campbell, daughter of William and Fannie iLongi CampU-ll Tr - have one child - llortensc Elizabeth, born December 0, 1001.

Mr. Halladay lived in Kirksville till six years old and then moved to So 1 Macon County, when- his father conducted a store for four years, going from tl Hurdland and engaging in the mercantile business. In 1S02 they quit the nwrry.- tile business and went to farming near Hurdland, remaining there till 1003. «rhlU present farm was Iwiught. During all this time Mr, Halladay remained « father, and lir>l|xil run the business. In 1002 his father removed to Kirksville. » be died November 22, 1010.

EDWARD P. HOMES was born in Adair County, Missouri, May 30, ISt'.T parents were Parker II. ami Alba Homes. He is a blend of the Yankee-Southern Mad his father having been born in Massachusetts, and his mother in Kentucky was educated in the common schools and the Kirksville Mercantile College, gin ing from the business department on the 1 Ith day of May. 1SSK, with a general j

He was married September Hi. 1S01, to Mollie Turner, daughter of J. H Susan Turner. They have three children: Alpha, Ixirn August 0, 1802: Parket H January 1% 1000; Gladys, December 13, 1002.

Mr. Homes has lived on a part of the same farm all his life. It consist- ! . acres, four miles northeast of Iji Plata. He makes a speciality of breeding regivf."'- Hereford cattle.

He is a Democrat in politics, and a Past Orand member of La Plata Lodgt N 130. I. (). O. F. He is very much interested in the District School, having - as director, and district clerk over fifteen years. He is also a member of t lit- H r Fa Plata, having been a shareholder in that institution ever since its organiiatx

JAMES H. HOUGHTON, a native of I^cwis County, New York, was born fay IS, 1839. His parents were Richardson and Sarah (Bennett) Houghton. He us married November 27, 1870, to Cyrilda Hunsaker, daughter of Bradford and eah (Dyce^ Hunsaker. Mrs. Houghton was born near Kirksville, January 13, <Al They had five children: Clarence R., born August 20, 1S72, died October 9, vs_\ Arthur J.. July 6, 1874, died December 0, 1902; Henderson W., May 8, 1876,

Mr. Houghton remained on the farm in New York where he was born till 1802, -hen he joined Company K., Fifth New York Heavy Artillery, serving a little over hrec years. He saw much hard service in the South. He returned to New York ft it the war, and remained a short time. From there he went to Illinois, then to owa. and finally to Adair County, landing here in 1808. He has been engaged in inning since. In 1885 he bought his present farm, where he has since lived. The inn consists of twelve acres, two miles west of town.

ROSS W. PORTER was born ami reared on a farm in Illinois, where he lived il] grown. His parents were A. A. and Florence (Allingham) Porter. He was born ii Warren County, September 11, 1879. He \v:is united in marriage June 20, 1905, o l.ula H(>i>ewell, daughter of John and Katherine (Gooch) Hopewell. They have w> children: Ross H.. born August 5, 1900; Donald A., May 12, 1908.

Mr. Porter took a course at the (iem City Business College, at (^uincy, Illii"i> After c ompleting this course he accepted a position with the Storm Bros. Hanll<- Factory, remaining with them five years. Four years of that time he was their raveling salesman. He next went into the dry-goods business, in which he is still -imaged. The firm is known a* the Porter-Wren Company, the members being Mr Porter and Miss W ren.

He is a Democrat, a member of the Christian church, and belongs to the K. of Ulgc Mrs. Porter is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

JOHN PROPST was born in Adair County, in Fast Salt River township, June U. W'u He is a son of Robert and Malinda (Ziegler) Propst . He was married March . to Bell M. Yoorhies, daughter of Ebenezer and Mary (Bell) Yoorhies. They wl three children, only two of them are living: Genevieve, l>orn December 25, XI. now Mrs. J. R. Wright, lives in Evanston, 111.; Ernest V., November 10, 1884, lii-l November 15, 1895; Homer V., November 10, 1880.

Mr. Propst hel|>cd his parents on the farm till twenty-four years old, then marvd and began farming for himself. His father starter! him out with eighty acres, -«:ir the old home place. He lived then' one year, then Ixmght part of his present arm. it being a part of the old Yoorhies place on which his wife was reared. He flight the other heirs out, later adding to his farm until now he has a farm of 420 icn'c. situated four and one-half miles east of Kirksville. It is considered one of the *-t in the county and is splendidly improved. In 1910 he turned the running of the arm over to his son Homer V ., and moved to Kirksville. where he has a beautiful aome. In addition to his farm he is interested in various business enterprises; is a toekholder in the Selby Poultry Company; stockholder and director in the Savings Bank. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.

THOMAS W. GRIFFIN was born January 22, 1843, in Hocking County, Ohio, an<l died July 20, 1896, at his home in this county. Ho was a son of Henry and Betsy Griffin. He was married to Amanda James, January 17, 1878. She was born in Davis County. Iowa, October 30, 1859, being a daughter of Isaac and Nancy Jsmes. They ha/1 two children: Nellie F., born August 11, 1879; Thomas Ray, September 15, 1890. Nellie is now Mrs. W. F. Florea.

Mr. Griffin eame here with his parents in 1857 and lived here on the farm till grown. He farmed till 1881, when he moved to Kirksville and engaged in the grorvry business for two years. He was also in some business at Bullion for three years, then moved to Montgomery County, where he bought a farm and lived nine years. He then returned to Kirksville where he remained till his death. July 20, 1896. After hi* death his widow lived in Kirksville with her family till 1910. when she bought her present place. It consists of forty acres, one mile north of the city of Kirksville. She has a beautiful home. Her son lives with her and helps manage the f-trin.

JOHN D. DUFF, M. D., son of Joshua and Ixmisa (Cart bright i Duff, was born April It). 1K57. in Hancock County, Illinois. On December 15 1S7S, he was married to Hosaltha Asher, daughter of Abraham and Harriett Asher. They had live children, four of whom are living: Rosaltha Florence, born February 1, IKSO.now Mrs. Ivhvard L. Davis; Harry S., December 2. ISN2, died March Hi, 190">; Beeche Grace, November 2, 1SS4, now Mrs. Guy T. Rouner; Maurice C., November 4. 1HK0; Edna Pearl. October 4, ISSN, now Mrs. Yietor P. Kinnard.

Mr. DulT remained on the farm in Illinois, where he was born and reared, till cr>wn. He attende<l the public schools and took a course in the Carthage College, then attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Keokuk, Iowa, graduating in 1HS7. He then practiced eight years in Kansas. After taking a course at the

- Medical School, where he graduated in 1890, he came to Knox County and practiced fourteen years. From there he went to La Plata for two years, then to (iibbs. where he has been since 1904. He has conducted a drug store at Gibbs the p:i*t three years. He built a handsome building in 1910. He is a member of the K of P., M. \Y. A. and Yeomen lodges.

ALBERT C. DUDLEY, son of Thomas E. and Lutitia (Hawkins) Dudley, was horn in Adair County, near Millard. He was married to Florence Roberts June IV 1002. She i.< a daughter of Benjamin F. and Lucy (Allen) Roberts. They have '»ne child -Vena Fay. born April 10, 1904.

When very young, Albert Dudley moved with his parents to Macon County, j'i.-t across the line from Adair, part of the farm being in this county. His father 'lied when he was yet small. He lived with his mother till grown, moving across the ! ne into Adair County in 1S90. When married he started farming for himself and bter bought the old home place. His home is in Adair County, and his farm con- >iM* of 207 acres, only forty acres of which are in this county. He has recently built a very pretty home. Mr. Dudley is a breeder of Polled Angus and Shorthorn cattle. Poland China and Duroc Jersey hogs and fine horses and mules. He does general farming.

MARION C. MILLER, son of John I), and Louisa Miller, was born December 1*73. at Ninceh, Missouri, the oldMime Dutch Colony. John D., father of Marion C Miller, died in August, 1906. Mr. Miller lived in Nineveh till 1KS2, then moved with his parents to Texas, returning in 1XX4. In 1 S»>7 Mr. Miller left home ;tnd went to Oregon. In two years he returned, going to Connelsville. He went iiitu the mercantile business at Xovinger, remaining two years, then moved his store to Connelsville. where he has since been in business. He first formed a partnership with J. \V. Gillum, who later sold his interests to the Miller Mercantile Company. Mr. Miller was married May 12, 1901, to Arvilla E. Stephens, daughter of Erank I ami Eva (Litmard.i Stephens. They have one child - Vivian H., born April, 1902. Hi* wife died April 11, 1904, since then his has made his home with his mother.

JOHN NEWTON HARTSOCK was born in Knox County, Missouri. Septem- I 1»t 21. IsOO. His parents are John and Melvina Hart sock. He was married April IV Issn, to Nettie Pearl (linn, daughter of John and Martha (Jinn. They had five 'hildren. Those living are: Waldo Emerson, born September 26, 1K90; Helvie Mny. March K, 1K93; John Leroy, October li. 1909. The other two died in infancy.

Mr. Hartsock owns a farm of 10 acres, known as the Pleasant Hill Poultry and Fruit Earm. His specialty, however, is the manufacture of sorghum molasses. Eor years he has produced from one thousan<l to two thousand gallons yearly.

SAMUEL NEWTON was born in La Fayette County. Wisconsin, July 17, 1N>9. His parents were William and Anna (Dalton) Newton. He was married July V.i, WK). to Lillian doodrich, daughter of Kdson and Evaline 'Phillips) Goodrich. They l.nl six children: May, born May II, 1S91; William E., August 1. 1N93; Ruth, August 19. ISO J; Harry, June 30. 1901; Evaline, January lo, 1905; Opal. June 29, P*N

Mr Newton went to Macon, Missouri, with his parents when ten years old. living there on a farm till grown. He attended the public school, later taking a <"iirse in the State Normal School at Kirksville. After leaving school he was in the Wr-it a few year*, then came back to Kansas where he farmed for fifteen years. In h<> went to Macon County, remaining there on a farm till PMI'i, then he moved m Cibhs, going into the hardware business. He is Mill so enunged there.

Mr. Rieger came to Adair County, Missouri, from Illinois when a small boy. H< attended the public school and took a course at the Norma! School ;it Kirksville, tlu'fi went to the Missouri State Fniversity, where he graduated in PK)7. Having r«ad law ho was admitted to the bar that same year, after which he engaged in general practice in this county till 190S. Although the county is largely Republican, and Mr. Hieger is a Democrat, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Adair County. Refusing to be a candidate for the second term, he returned to the general practice.

JOSEPH W. MURFIN was born in Adair County, Missouri, September 1862, being a son of John W. and Matilda Murfin. Hp was married February 1 1889, to Ada Paul, daughter of James H. and Sarah Paul. They have one chili Russell, born October 15. 1906.

Mr. Murfin has a farm of eighty acres, situated six miles northwest of Bra>h<ir He makes a specialty of breeding Polled-Angus cattle and Jersey hogs, etc H< - a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist church, and belongs tn 'ir I. O. O. F., No. 522, at Brashear.

LEVI GRISWOLD was born in Adair County, six miles from where l^a I'hb. now stands, November 15, 1858. His parents were John and Fannie (Shumak-r ('.iris wold. He married Lueinda SaLsbury January 25, 1888. She is a daughter George and Polly R. (Hodge) Salsbury. They have three children: May, h -r, May 26, 1S1K); Florence, April 26. 185)5; Lola B , July 26, 1902.

Ix*vi Griswold was born on a farm in the s:mth part of the county, and lived th. - till two years old, then moved to the farm he now owns. He has lived there conn:.- uously since, except one year he spent in Colorado and about five years spent n. > farm in the same neighborhood. The farm he owns consists of 114 acre, two m;! - northeast of GifTord, in Adair County. It is well improved. He handles Short fc«r cattle, Poland-China hogs, Shropshire sheep, and fine 1k rs( s.

Mr. Griswold is Republican in politics, and has served its constable of iVr township and roa<l overseer of his district. He belongs to the Christian church the I. O. O. F. and Rebekah lodges.

JACOB GARLOCH is a native of West Virginia, being born in Preston 0>u> June 22, 1849. His parents were Henry and Esther Garloch. He was united marriage April 10, 1871, to Martha Kclley, daughter of John G. and .Susan An: K el ley. They had four children: Henry G., born August 26, 1S72; Martha i March 26, 1876; Jacob W '., February 17, 187S; Ellen L., December .30. IS*-'

Mr. Garloch came to Adair County in 1855. His father shaved shingle- some of the first houses in Kirksville. He owns 404 acres of land, two and om>-h miles northwest of Gibbs, Missouri. He is a Republican in politics, and a mcmWr the United Brethren church.

JESSE B. HOPSON, son of Cary and Rebecca A. '.Coleman) Hopson. was \»r. March 8, 1859. in Adair County. Walnut township. He was married October- 1878, to Miss Laura Frquhart, daughter of Alexander and Clarissa I rquhart Tlhave three children living and one dead: Ethelea. born July 9, 1879, died July ^ 1899 (she was then the wife of Edward Johnston); Estelle M., October 14. now wife of J. I). Norman, of Lin wood, Kansas; Claude R., I>«rn September > 1888; U'land R., April 4, 1891. Beth Claude and Leland are in Des Moines. low

Mr. Hopson belongs to one of the old-time families of this county, and wa>hn<-- and reared on a farm near what is now known as Xind. Here he remained w*1 his parents till grown. After his marriage he continued fanning for three year* then went into the mercantile business at O shorn, Missouri. In a short time the *u<:- was destroyed by fire. He then went to Kansas and engaged in real estate busim-* for five years; then came to Kirksville and clerked in a store for several years, .m-l worked for three years at the lumber business. In 1901 he moved to Noviun where he was employed by V. Miller as manager for the Adair Lumber Conipsm

Mr. Hopson belongs to the I. (). O. F., K. of P. ami M. W. A. lodges. H* - , Republican. While in Kansas he serv<-d as police judge at Hoxie, was Justice w Peace and also deputy Recorder of Deeds and deputy Clerk of the District On

AMOS PROPST was born in Adair County, Missouri, November 7, KV» . infc a win of Robert ami Malinda Propst. He was married September 10. Is*.!, Mary K. St rock, daughter of M. F. an<l An- Strock. They have four children lr<- na, born November!*, l.HS.r>; Myron, March IS, 1M»1; Goldic, September 22. lv) Karl. September 27, 1.S97.

Mr. Projjst owns a fine furni of 440 acres, situated six miles east of Kirl^vil. Mr. Propst has fanned all his life and has never held office. He is a Republic in politics, a member of the Methodist church, and belongs to the I. (). <> F fraternity.

SAMUEL T. WILLEY was born in Queen City, Schuyler County, Mis- ; September 7, lS7;i. He sjK'nt his early life in that city, moving to Kirksville r> - niary 22, 1.S90. He has n>sided hen* since that time, except two years *|>ent in \! con, Missouri. After graduating from the Kirksville High School in ls«W, h« n mediately l>egan working for the Kirksville Journal, where he learned the prim--:- trade and hcl|M>d with the paper until 1000. He then opened a job office in Kir-.- ville which he conducted for about three years. He moved to Macon, Missouri that time, accepting a position as foreman for the Times-Democrat office He renix---- cd there two years, then returawl to Kirksville and re-entered the employ oi Journal, being made foreman of the composing room. In January, 190S. he trap this position, forming a company with other well-known Democrats of the n and purchased the Kirksville Democrat. Mr. Willey w:is made secretary of 1 » company, and is at present serving as secretary and assistant manager.

On April I, 1897, he was married to Miss Alta M. Dexter, of Rothvillc. Mis* u- They have three chil'lren: Kugena, born February 20, IKflS; Maurine. Augurf ' 1900: Fay. July 0, 1902.

Mr. Willey is a Democrat and has always taken an active part in politics lit- u his wife are both active members of the Christian church, Mr. Willey being a men;b of the official board and secretary of the Board of Deacons.

JOHN A. WADDILL is a native of this county, born March 8, 1S73. ten m ) - northeast of Kirksville. He is a son of Jacob F. and Mary (Adkins) Waddill 11- was married April 17. 1901, to Sadie Sells, daughter of James and Cytha iKessinc -: Sells. They have two children: Frank, horn January 7, 190,'i; Lazell. June VAC

Mr. Waildill attended the public school and took a course at the Kirksville Bigness College. He then engaged in the mercantile business at Sperry, remaining t!r-~ one year. He farmed a short time, then went into the lumber business. In IS" he sold out and went to Colorado, returning February 1, 1911. He then took cFiut of the Adair Lumber Company yards, in which he re-purchased stock, and in wb. work he is still engaged. Mr. Waddill owns eighty acres of land in Colorado.

THOMAS J. WALKER was horn in Campbell County, near LouMvfflr K-ttucky, June "», 1M1. He was married April I. 1809, to Sarah A. Adam-. 1 of Hobcrt anil Nancy (Oxier) Adams. She was horn in Adanu County, Ohio Mi 2t>, 1837. They have three children: Luellfl horn January 17. 1*72. MM MV. M. Wolf; Anna I. , December 14, 1874, now Mrs. Cole Lewis; Albert H. '

Mr Walker moved to Ohio with his parents, Kllis and Margaret (Fleak' V, when only about one year old. He lived (hen* till grown, then came, to Adair ' Missouri, in isii'.l. He enlisted in Company I. 39th Ohio Infantry. r v i 1 1 g tbf yearn. He was severely wounded in o battle, near Atlanta, Georgia, the da] discharge, .luly 4, !SI'>4. He returned to Ohio, remaining till 1N4S9, then rao Scotland County, Missouri. In 1877 he moved to Kansas, then came to .VI - County in Isv2. He has lived hen- since that time. He owns a plan at B hut for years has not been able to work on account of injuries received duriu war. He ifl B member of the (i. A. |{., Corporal Dix Post, No. "2*2, at Kirksvilk-

THOMAS S. W II. SON fftM born July i>. 1871, in Adair County. Mhwwi parents were Hugh and Mary O. ll.ee i Wilson. He was united in marriap' I ary 24, 1S92, to Stella Humpus, daughter of Franklin and Catharine iTalbert pus. They have three children: Virgil II., born November 2ti, 1WH); Icy C tober 23, 1899; Ivy M., January lt>. 1002.

Mr. Wilson was born and reared on a farm near Old Wilson Town. He 1 with his father till grown and married. In 15MJS he moved to ( Jibbs. where bf I a grist ami feed mill, which he still owns and conducts. He also runs a farm ttl acres, adjoining Ciihbs, which he owns. He has a pretty home in Gibhs. II ther is still living and makes his home with Thomas S, Mr. Wilson is a mem1-" the M. W. A. ami M. B. A. lodges.

DANIEL M. WALKER was born in Johnson County, Indiana, Januan £ 1S45. He was married March 17. 1*63, to Eliza J. Davis, who died January .\ K They had seven children, three of whom arc living: Mary K., now Mrs. John Jesse H.: Henry M. His second wife was Sarah L. Voorhies. They werr VP ried February 19, IS79. They have six children living, one dead: Minnie B Mrs. I tow man; Albert Iv, deceased; Klmer E.J Lillie M., now Mrs. Fred 9l Beth A.J Hoy R.J Susan K.

Mr. Walker moved to McDonough County, Illinois, in 1K54, after living »«f in Clinton County, Indiana. He lived there unt ill lSri2 when he joined Comp 84th Illinois Infantry. He served till the close of the war, seeing much hari **- vice He was sev erely wounded in the Battle of Chickamagua. September 19. 1'**-, captured by General Forrest, and paroled. After the close of the war he ire a Illinois till 1879, when he moved to Adair County, where he has since resided & has been engaged in various occupation-*.

Mr. Walker was a father before he was twenty, a grandfather when tin and a great-grandfather at the age of fifty-eight. He had fourteen rhikin-n of whom are living; fifteen grandchildren, all living but one; ten great-gr^ dreti. all of whom are living. He can trace his ancestry back for many years father's people were Fnglish, Scotch and Irish.

lie is a socialist in politics, having lieeri a Democrat until recently. At ti tion of Novemlier. 1910, he was a candidate on tin- Socialist ticket for Judgof Adair County. He is a member of the O. A. II. and the Christian churrl

JUDGE D. II . CRAWFORD, son of John and Mary Crawford, was born in rtiji.imbus. Ohio, February 1, I80O. He was married July 13, 1S*59. to Miss Velma >?;i:ideford, d auditor of Michael G. and Matilda Standeford. They had seven children: Adelade. born June 29, 1870, now Mrs. Chas. Seaver of Kirksville; Jen- -n-i'a B., July 27, 1872, now Mrs. J. K. Riley, Brashear, Missouri, H. F. D. No. 2; l.iin*- W.. Febniary 1, 1874, located in Howell County, Missouri, farmer; Dr. D. Dwitfht. D. <)., March 10, 1870, of Denison, Texas; Dr. J. S., D. ()., January 19. \<7'.*, of Denton, Texas; Mary Velma, June 2"), 1882, now Mrs. J. W. Oarlock, Bra- -h'-ar. Missouri, K. F. D. No. 2; Nellie May, January l.">, 1S92. now at home.

Mr. Crawford came to Adair County in October, 18o(i, residing here continumi-Iv since that time. He has Registered Shorthorn cattle, Shropshire sheep, and Mind China hogs. His horses are of high grade.

In 189»), Mr. Crawford was elected a member of the county court, serving two o.irs in that capacity. He assisted in building the new court house.

JOHN T. WADDILL is a native of Adair County, born on a farm fifteen milts *mthwcst of Kirksville, October 23, 1873. He is a son of George M. and Martha i>:arks) Waddill, both of whom are living. He was married January 27, 1899, to Miss Km in a A. Wilkins, a daughter of A. M. and Mary Wilkins. They have three children: John Glenn, born November 2.r>, 1899; Ellen Madge, August 18, 1902; Mildred Fern, April 1, 1907.

Mr. Waddill was born and reared on the farm, attending the public schools and remaining with his parents until grown. After his marriage he taught school and fanned in that locality, later purchased a farm, which he still owns. It consists of 271 acres and is fairly well improved. In 1899 he moved to Kirksville, where he in- cpted the position of Deputy County Clerk under W. R. Holloway, remaining in that office unt il 1903. After spending four years on the farm he was elected County CWk, being again elected in 1910, and receiving the nomination of his party with- !»:jt opposition. He now lives at Kirksville, where he owns his residence.

JACOB F. WADDILL. a native of Coles County, Illinois, was born April ti, M0. a son of John and Delilah (Phillips) Waddill. He came to Missouri with his [trvnts in lS5o and located northeast of Kirksville. He lived in that vicinity and fanned till lK9o, then retired and moved to Kirksville, where he has since lived.

He was married September 23, 1S00. to Mary J. Adkins, daughter of James Susan * Kirk) Adkins. They have twelve children, nine of whom are living: ( r-ulu. now Mrs. W. F. Malt bey; Asa F.; Avalee. now Mrs. Charles Rice; James t Ora T .; Robert H.; John A.; Maude F... now Mrs. Clyde Bumpus; Freddie L.: Travis S. (The last two named and Asa F. are dead); David S.; Lilah A., now Mrs. n A Fletcher.

Mrs. Waddill was a granddaughter of Jesse Kirk, for whom the City of Kirksville was named, ami the first white child born in the city named for him. A Remini-eonce written by her will be found elsewhere in these pages. Mr. Waddill is the iVtier of more descendants than any other man in this section. He had twelve children, nine of whom are living; thirty-one grandchildren living, six dead; three greit-grundchildren, all living, making forty-three living descendants.

Four Generations - Mr and Mrs. Jacob F. Waddill, and daughter, Mrs. W. F. Maltbey, and her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Hill, and her daughter Miss

J. W. THRASHER was horn in Adair County, near Brashear, May is, is* being a son of Thomas K. and Frances Thrasher. He was married March 24. W \ to Nancy J. Conkle, daughter of Peter and Margaret Conkle. They have two children: Ollie, born January 12, 18o9, now wife of A. P. Sharp; Dora, May 3. 1*7^ now the wife of C. C. Howard.

Mr. Thrasher was reared on the farm near Brashear, where he farmed till lV'.' when he moved to Brashear and went into the mercantile business in 1900. He continued in that business there till 19(H), when he moved to Kirksville and engage! b the same business for two years. He then retired. He owns a farm of 160 acr-^ near Brashear. He is Democrat, and a member of the Masonic lodge, and belong to the Methodist Episcopal church, South.

J. W. HATCHER was born near Jacksonville, Illinois, September 4. Is7<>. 1 son of Richard and Athalia Hatcher. He was united in marriage Decemljer J" 1S97, to Mary E. Petree, daughter of Bailis and Mary A. Petree. They have four children: lx>yd B., born November 10, 1901; Orville R., October 27, 1903; Man Imo, July 19, 1900; Earl \V., October (i, 1909.

Mr. Hatcher came to Adair County in June, 1900. He has been in the abstract, loan and insurance business in this city for ten years. He was formerly a studci-- at the Missouri State Normal at Kirksville for three years. His wife is a graduate nf that institution, graduating with the class of 1895. Mr. Hatcher taught school for ten years in the public schools of Andrew and Clinton Counties, Missouri, serving the last two years as principal of the school at Lathrop, and at Birmingham.

Mr. Hatcher is a Democrat in jjolitics, and a member of the Yeoman and Wcxximan lodges. He has been for five years the superintendent of the Sunday School of the Christian church, and has been an active worker in all the departments of church work. For ten years he has served in various official positions in the church He takes part in politics, and stands for progressive improvement.

THOMAS BRUNER was born in Martin County, Indiana, October 3, \s:i;. a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Blackwell) Bruner. On February 6, 18<>7. he ws? married to Polly Dabney, who died May 23, 1910. His wife was a daughter of Thomas J. and Cassie (Walker) Dabney. To this union was born one child - Charles J Bruner.