Buchanan County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 11 of 12)

was of Welsh origin. The subject of this sketch was born in Orange County, Indiana, September i, 1817. Was reared there and in Owen County, spending his boyhood days on a farm. In the fall of 1841 he moved to his present location, having entered a part of the farm he now owns. His landed estate consists of about 508 acres comfortably improved, having an orchard of three acres. Mr. Y. has been married three times ; first, to Miss Rebecca Cotter, September 2, 1838, who was born in Indiana, December 15, 1818. She died June 24, 1852, leaving seven children, four of whom are living : Mary A., Michael, Lydia E. and Margaret. The second marriage occurred October 3, 1852, to Mrs. Margaret P. Herrington, whose maiden name was Tyler. She was born in Indiana, June 13, 183 1, and died March 2, 1859. They had three children, two now living : James H. and Emily J. Mrs. Sarah M. Brown became his third wife July 10, 1859. Her maiden name was Riley, and she was born August 26, 1826, and is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. They have had seven children, of whom three are living : Belle F., Armacinda S. and Mary L. M. Mr. Y. is a mason being a member of Willington Lodge No. 22, also of Chapter No. 6. Also belongs to I. O. O. F. of DeKalb No. 191. Mr. and Mrs. Y. are members of the Christian Church.

James A. Yeakley

farmer, section 23, postoffice St. Joseph, is a son of Henry Yeakley, and was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, December 15, 1853. He has been raised on the farm where he now resides, and has followed farming during life, and owns a farm of forty acres. He was married December -21, 1874, to Miss Mary A. Carrel. She is a daughter of Andrew J. and I^ucy A. Carrel, who now reside in Buchanan County. Here she was born August 4, 1854. They have four children, three now living : Emily J., Minnie E., and Charles E. i farmer, section 36, postoffice Rushville, is a nati\re of Germany, and! was born June 10, 1827. Received a fair education in his native country, and in 1854 emigrated to America,.and located in Buchanan County,. Missouri. Served two years in the state militia, and in 1864 enlisted in the Confederate service in Company A, Forty- third Missouri Infantry;, participated in many important battles and remained in service until theclose of the war. His landed estate consists of 195 acres in this county and 20 acres in Kansas, near Atchison. Was married, in 1859, to Miss; Sally Lunbofan, oi Germany. She died May 14, 1873, leaving six children, four of whom are living, Lena^ SaJly, Willie and Mary. Was again^ married, in September, 1873, to Miss Tila Bowman. She was born in Germany, November 27, 1848, and came to America in 1872. Theyhave had four children, three of whom arfe living, George,. Charley and -John.

John Wilson

farmer, section 26, postoffice Hall, was born in Barthol'ome-w County, Indiana, November 23, 1829, and when eight years of age his parents moved to Missouri, and located in Grundy County, and in 1840, moved to Buchanan County. Here he has since resided, except during 1866,. when he was in Doniphan County, Kansas. His vocation during lifehas been that of a farmer. His landed estate consists of 120 acres. Wasin the state militia for four years. Mr. Wilson was married May 3, 1850,, to Miss Caroline McGalliliard, of Indiana. By this union they have had eight children, six of whom are living - William, Thomas J., Andrew L.,, Sarah, Nancy and John. He has held most all. the offices of his township.

John H. Allison

farmer, section 23, postoffice Rushville, was bom- in Warren County,. Kentucky, October 25, 181 5, and when eleven years of age his father moved to Lafayette County, Missouri, where he was raised and educated. He there remained till 1838, when he moved to Buchanan County, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm contains eighty acres comfortably improved. He acted as justice of the peace for twelve years. Mr. A. was married August 8, 1840, to Miss Dicy A. Trapp, who was born in Jackson County, Missouri, May 29, 1828. She died September 15, 1870, leaving twelve children, six of whom are living : Jasper C, Houston, Polly A., William, George W., and James. Mr. A. is a member of the Christian Church.

James Henry Allison

farmer, Rushville, was born in Fayette County, Missouri, in February,, 1833. In 1838 his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he was raised and educated. He spent his boyhood days on a farm,, with the exception of four years, which time he was-- engaged in clerking in a store. Mr. A. is considered one of the most successful farmers of Buchanan County. During the late war he served six months in the State Militia. His farm contains 200 acres, eighty acres being situatedl in the bottom, and his home farm in sections 13 and 14. He was married December 16, 1855, to Miss Martha Eastburn. She was born and raised in Buchanan County. They have four children^,. Lloyd W., Elizabeth F., William F., and Anna E.

J. A. Bailey

until the 26th of January, 1872. Then formed a partnership with E. C. Wells in the mercantile business, which they carried on until the 21st of January, 1880, when they were burned out. Mr. Bailey then bought Mr. Well's interest and started on his own account. He is a Knight in the Masonic order, also a member of the Knights of Honor and A. O. U. W. Mr. B. was married, December, 15, 1872, to Miss Lpuisa Robb, a native of Louisiana. She was born April 16, 1854. They have had four child/en, Musadora, John S., William E. and Joseph L.

Daniel Brisbois

agent of the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad Company, East Atchison, was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, March II, 1842, and was there brought up, and attended school principally at the Racine College. His father, Gen. Brisbois, one of the leading and influential citizens of Prairie du Chien, held the position of postmaster, and Daniel assisted him with the business of that office. In 1865 he took a trip to the mountains and after about one year returned to his native city, there became engaged in railroading, steamboating and express business. In 1871 Mr. B. came to St. Joseph, Missouri, and accepted a position with the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Company, continuing for two years, when he went to Atchison, Kansas. He worked for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company for a time, then went to Marshalltown, Iowa, and was employed as chief clerk of the Central Railroad of Iowa. Coming to St. Joseph again, in the interest of the Kansas City road, he remained for three years, holding the position of cashier in the local office, a part of the time. He then took charge of the station at East Atchison (formerly Winthrop), with the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railway, which he is still filling. Mr. B. was married in the fall of 1861 to Miss Victoria H. Perret-Gentin, a native of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. They have had three children : Edgar G., Theressa J. and Sumner W. Mr. B. is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order, and Mrs. B. is a member of the Episcopal Church.

Ward Brown

deceased, was born in Tennessee, in 1821, and was raised in his native state till seventeen years of age, when he came to Platte County Missouri. There he remained until the fall of 1845, then moving to Buchanan County, where he remained till the time of his demise, December 26, 1865. On the 3d of May, 1842, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ankrum, who was born in Pennsylvania April 3, 1818. When but a child her parents moved to Ohio, where she was raised and edu- -cated, her educational advantages being rather limited. In 1837, they

to Missouri, and located in Randolph County, where they remained four years, and afterwards moved to Platte County, where she was married. They had a family of sine children, six of whom are living : Alva G., Luke M., David A., George A., Tilford and John H. Mr. Brown was raised an orphan boy, and followed farming from boyhood. Since his death, Mrs. B., with the assistance of her sons, has taken charge of the farm, which contains 155 acres, and is located in section 23, her postoffice being Winthrop.

farmer, section 26, postoffice Rushville, was born in White County, Tennessee, November 28, 1828, and when ten years of age his parents moved to Buchanan County, where he was raised and educated. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now owns 185 acres. He was married in March, 1855, to Miss Eveline Linville, of Missouri. She was born in 1835 and died 1863. They had four children, but one now living, Andrew J. Mr. Cash was again married February 14, 1866, to Miss Mary Gore. She is a native of Buchanan County, Missouri. They have had seven children, three of whom are living : Minnie, Charles, and Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Cash are members of the Christian Church.

physician and surgeon, Rushville, was born in Schenectady County, New York, October i, 183 1, and was raised there and in the adjoining county on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. In the spring of 1852 he emigrated to Linn County, Iowa, where he remained two years, engaged in clerking and studying medicine. He then went to Benton County, Iowa, and remained two years, engaged at the same occupation, and until 1868 he resided in Wright and Hancock Counties, being there engaged in the practice of his profession. He attended the American Medical College of Cincinnati, graduating in the spring of 1856. He was elected sheriff of Wright County, Iowa, and served two years, he also served four years as county supervisor of Hancock County. In 1868 Dr. C. went to America City, Kansas, and remained till 1873, when he moved to his present location. He was married March 25, 1855, to Miss Harriet E. Dolph, who was born in the State of New York, March 21, 1833. She died October 2, 1871. They had five children, four now living : Emma R., born February 26, 1856 ; Charles H., born December i, 1858, and died September i, 1859; Frank L., born June 19, 1861 ; Dora A., born February i, 1863, and Orval V., born May 28, 1865. He was again married December 27, 1872, to Miss Nancy Reede, Tjorn in Ohio, February 28, 1838. She died January 19,

1881. They had one child, Harriet E., wKo was borm October 20, i875« She died October 19, 1877. The doctor also has one adopted child,. Georgie M. Culver. Her real name is Cox. She was born April iii,. 1878.

Rev. I. D. Davis

farmer and fruit grower, section 14, postoffice. Rushville, was born im Lewis County, Kentucky, February 22, 1826,. and when two years of age his parents moved to Missouri, and located in Clay County, where they remained one year. Then went to Clinton County, and after two' years located in Buchanan County, where he was raised and educated^ When he was about twenty-three years of age he went to Davis and DeKalb Counties, remaining in each about twa years, when he agaiin located in Buchanan County, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood. His farm contains 40 acres, which he uses principally for fruit, having about twenty acres of the finest varieties of both large and small fruits. Was married, June 13, 1862, to Miss Mary Dykes. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, December 25, 1844. They have had six children, five of whom are living: George F., Hattie A., Charley V., and infant twins, both boys. Mr. D. has been a minister of the M. E. Church South since i860. Mrs. D. is also a member of that denomination.

Alfred Fenton

grain and stock dealer, is a representative citizen of Buchanan County. He was born in Mason County, Kentucky, May 28, 1829. His father, John Fenton, a native of Loudoun County, Virginia, moved to Kentucky in the early settling of that state. In 1808 he moved to Adams County, Ohio, where his son, the subject of this sketch, lived on a farm till he was twenty-one years of age, and where he received a common school education. In 1850 he moved to Missouri, and, three years after,, located permanently at Rushville, where, in partnership with his brother,, he sold goods till 1869. He also dealt largely in live-stock, hemp, and other commodities doing a general trading business. In the meantime in 1859, M""- Fenton visited Colorado and embarked ia the wholesale grocery trade and stock business in which he continued three years, when he freighted for government till 1867, at which time he returned to Buchanan County, and has continued to make Rushville his home. Duriryg all this period Mr. Fenton, in his mercantile business, was associated with his brother, E. M. Fenton. He is recognized as the leading business man of that section of the county. Mr. A. Fenton's landed estate includes 1,800 acres in Missouri, and about 400 acres in Kansas. In October, 1865, he married Miss Alice Long, of Buchanan

H. C. Golden

.agent for the C^ R. I. & P. R. R., East Atchison, was born February 7, 1844, in Chatham, New York, and was there reared and educated. He -early became engaged as book-keeper with a wholesale hardware house in New York City, and remained in their employ until the breaking out the war, when he enlisted as a private in Company E, One Hundred and Eleventh New York Volunteer Infantry, on the 24th of July, 1862. Served for three years with the army of the Potomac, and was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry and paroled. Participated in the three day's fight at Gettysburg, and was with the campaign to Atlanta. Mr. Golden was mustered out as captain. Since the war he has given his attention to railroading. Was first engaged with the Boston and Albany, next the Kansas Pacific, and then with the Missouri Pacific. In 1877, he was by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, taking charge of the station at Winthrop (East Atchison), which position he still fills. Captain G. was married in 1876, to Miss Mary Kelly, a native of Atchison. They have had one child - Harry. Mr. G. is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order and also a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Henry Gore

-farmer and stock raiser, section 26, postoffice Sugar Lake, Platte County Missouri, was born in Mercer County, Virginia, July 3, 1826, and was in his native county till eighteen years of age, when he came to Missouri. Remained in Andrew County one year, and since that time "he has been a citizen of Buchanan County. Spent his boyhood days on a farm, and has followed that occupation during life. Came to Missouri -with but a small amount of means, and by his own labor and good man- -agement, he accumulated some 800 acres of land. In the spring of 1880 he divided his land among his children, only retaining for himself 160 acres. Was married June 17, 1847, to Miss Elizabeth Stultz, who was barn in North Carolina, April 27, 1828. They have had ten children, seven of viiiom are* living - William H., Mary L., Eliza A., Sarilda C, Joseph M., John L. and Thomas I.

T. W. Harl

attorney, East Atchison, was born February 26, 1844, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and was raised and educated in his native city. During the late war he enlisted in Company A, Fourth Ohio Infantry, in 1861, and iserved until the xlose of the war, ha.ving taken part in many hard fought battles, among which were Cheek Mountain, the seven days' battle, second Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. After this he entered the commissary department at Washington, remaining there until the close of the war, with the exception of one month spent with General Grant's command. Emigrated West in the fall of 1865, and setttled at Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he resided until 1868, engaged in the study of law. Then moved to Jackson County, Kansas, engaging in the practice of his profession, until 1877, when he came to this place and opened an office. He has built up a good practice, owns considerable town property and stands among the leading citizens of the county. Was married, in 1867, to Miss Lizzie J. Birt, a daughter of F. A. Birt, of Council Bluffs. She was born May 15, 1846, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. They have had a family of two children, Frank F. and Charles. Mrs. H. is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Wm. K. Jones

farmer and stock dealer, section 24, postoffice Rushville, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, October 3, 1834, and was there raised on a farm. In 1856 he went to Rush County, Indiana, where he worked on a farm one year and returned to his native home and shortly after went to Jefferson County, Kansas. In December, 1857, he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since been engaged in farming and dealing in stock. His farm contains 280 acres. Was married December 13, 1859, to Miss Marilda Jones. She was born in Rush County, Indiana, August 17, 1^41. They have three children : Thomas D., Albert H. Bettie J. Mr. Jones is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

was born October 16, 1848, in Jackson County, Ohio, and came to Missouri with his parents when about seven years of age. They settled in Caldwell County, and remained there until 1854, when they came to this county, and George has made this his home since, having been engaged in various occupations. Assisted in organizing and is one of the energetic men of the place.

East Atchison, was born Jan. 12, 1844, in Boone County, Missouri, and was brought to this place when about three years of age, and has since made his home in this vicinity. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, here received his education, and followed boating on the river up to 1871, when he commenced the grocery and liquor business in East Atchison. He owns a residence and four lots in the town. He was married in 1875 to Miss Elizabeth Anderson, a native of this township, born November 9, 1856. They have one child living, Medora A.; two are deceased. Mr. McQueen formerly belonged to the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Honor.

John Meyer

baker and confectioner. East Atchison,' was born April 4, 1847, in- Bavaria, Germany, and was there raised, learning the baker's business^ He received his education in the school^ of that country, and came to the United States in 1869, landing at New York. Coming west, he stopped one year in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. His next move was to St.. Louis, Missouri, where he remained three years, and then went to Atchison, Kansas; working for seven years at his trade. He subsequently came to East Atchison, and started the business in which he is now engaged. He has a neat and tastily arranged establishment, and his; long experience in the business gives him an advantage over many.. Mt. M. was married August, 1874, to Miss Lizzie Gartfedler, a native of Switzerland. They have had three children, two of whom are living, William and Bertie. Mr. M. is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Honor.

Harison Morrow

deputy postmaster of East Atchison, occupies a position among the leading young men of Buchanan County. Was born September 23, 1853, in Wayne County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farmj receiving his education in the schools of that vicinity. Came west in the fall of 1873 and settled at Winthrop (East Atchison), and engaged in farming with his uncle. In the spring of 1877 he entered his uncle's store at this place and now attends to most of the business, besides having the care of the postofifice. Is well thought of by this community and is a member of the Knights of Honor.

East Atchison, was bornjAugust 24, 1851, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was reared and received'his education. Emigrated to Chicago in 1869, and engaged in the liquor business, and came from there to this place in 1879, where he has made his home, and taken an active part in the building up of the place. Assisted in organizing the town, and held the position of Mayor in 1880. Is an active member of the Knights of Honor. Was married May 24, 1873, to Miss Ellen Foot, a native of Chicago, and they have had two children - George and Gracie.

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, postoffice Rushviile, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, December 9, 1819, and in the fall of 1850 he -moved to Platte County, Missouri. There he remained till February, 1862, when he moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now his landed estate consists of over 500 acres. He is at present living with his fourth wife.

was born April 15, 1840, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he was raised and received his education. He came West in the spring of 1865, and located in St. Joseph, where he accepted a position with the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company. In January, 1866, he started with a wagon and team across the plains, to Denver, and arrived at his destination in March of the same year, and there turned his attention to mining, and followed it one year, after which he visited Montana and Idaho, returning to St. Joseph in 1868. In 1873, he came to Winthrop (East Atchison), and engaged in the liquor trade, and, since his arrival here, has been among the foremost in advancing the interests of the town. He assisted in its organization, and was its first Mayor. Mr. P. holds the position of justice of the peace. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Maggie E. Knapp, a native of St. Joseph. They have one child, Clara B. He is a member of the Knights of Honor, and holds the position of Dictator in the lodge.

miller, Rushviile, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, May 13, 1841, and was there raised and educated. In 1864, he went to California, and after traveling over the different states and territories until 1867, he returned to his native county. In May, 1875, he moved to Rushviile, where he now resides. Has followed milling from boyhood, having been brought up to the business. Was married, May 20, 1873, to Miss Ella P. Johnson. She was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, May 27, 1850. Her parents died about 1865, after which she made her home with her uncle in Cooper County. She was educated in the tommon schools and in Cully's College, in Cooper County, Missouri, graduating from this institution in 1872, after which she attended the normal school at Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri. She then engaged in teaching until her marriage. They have two children: William E., born April 14, 1875, and Mary, born April 10, 1881. Mr. Rankin is a member of the Masonic lodge.

Ferdinand Reuthinger

Mayor of East Atchison, was born March 29, 1830, in Switzerland, and was there raised until eighteen years of age and received his education in schools of that land. In 1850 he crossed the ocean and landed at New Orleans, immediately coming up the Mississippi River to St. Louis and thence to St. Joseph. He remained here until 1861, engaged in the hotel business, and kept what is known as the St. Louis House, but met with a misfortune by being burned out. He then moved on a farm, and in 1863 commenced teaming across the plains to Denver and continued therein until the fall of 1864, when he moved to Winthrop (East Atchison.) Since that time he has been engaged in various occupations- He owns 350 acres of fine land in Platte County which is well improved, containing g<}pd buil^jngs, &c. Also owns a fine residence and other town property ; and holds the position of Mayor of East Atchison, which he fills with credit to himself and friends. He has been twice married, first, in 1855, to Miss Elizabeth Steineffer, a native of Switzerland. She died December 4, 1876, leaving five children living : Paulina, Elizabeth, Ferdinand, Rosena and LMlie. Lost four. Was again married July 7, 1878, to Mrs. Regina Vasse, a native of Germany. They have one child, Charlie. Mrs. R. has five children by her former husband : Henry, Carolina, Rosa, George and Elizabeth.

physician and surgeon, East Atchison, was born November 14, 1846, in Adams County, Ohio, and was raised there until fifteen years of age. During the late war he espoused the Union cause and enlisted in the Second Ohio Artillery, Company B, in June, 1863, serving until the close of the war. He was attached to the fourteenth army corps, and took part in the battles of Nashville, Chickamauga, Knoxville, Straw- . berry Plains, and many other engagements. He drove an ambulance and served some time in the hospital. At the close of the war Mr. R. settled at Cincinnati and commenced the study of medicine, and in 1867 took his first course of lectures. He»emigrated West in 1867 and located at Winthrop (East Atchison), where he continued the practice of medicine until 1872. Then returned to Cincinnati and took a full course of lectures, and received his diploma. Upon moving to Olney, Illinois, he married Miss H. E. Philips, a native of that State. They came to Winthrop and have since made this their home. Dr. R, owns two lots and a residence. He has a widespread reputation, has achieved a thorough knowledge of the practice, and is an active member of the Knights of Honor.

Greenup Sutton

farmer and breeder of fine stock, section 20, postoffice KushvilTe, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, November 6, 1843., and when twelve years of age, his parents moved to Buchanan County,. Missauri,, where he has been reared on a farm. Was for two years engaged in the mercantile trade at Rushville, and was also employed in the harness trade one year in the same place. Outside of the various occupations mentioned^ Mr. S. has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has for a few years been dealing in fine blooded stock of all classes, and was, one. of the first to begin the handling of thoroughbreds in his locality. His farm contains 140 acres, all of which is well improved, having one of the best barns in the county. Was married in January, 1869, to Miss Phebe Elliott, who was born in Kentucky, in January, 1842, and came to this county in 1845. They have had three children, two of whom are living - Selden and Emma.

Elijah Watson

postmaster, Rushville, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, April 25, 1 8 16, and was raised on a farm and educated in 'the pioneer school houses. In 184S, he came to Buchanan County, and located in section 12, at that time but a wilderness. Remained in this location about eight years and then moved to Rushville, where he began in the mercantile business. In this he continued till 1855, after which he did business for other parties till about 1877. Since 1876 he has used most of his time in prospecting for the lost boat Pontiac, which sank April 16, 1852, and of which mention is made elsewhere in our history. Mr. W. has been postmaster since June 10, 1854, ^nd was justice of the peace for fourteen years. He was again re-elected but would not accept the position. Was married, September 11, 1838, to Miss Gracie Seever. She was born in Illinois and raised in Kentucky. They have had twelve children, six of whom are living: John H., James B., Elisha M., Hezekiah C, George W., and Nancy C, now Mrs. Abbett.

of Rushville, was born in Lee County, Virginia, September 13, 1812. His great-grandfather was a native of Wales, and was among the early settlers of Maryland. His grandfather, Zachariah Wells, during the Revolutionary war was a resident of North Carolina, whence he afterwards moved to Lee County, Virginia. His father, Robert Wells, was born in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Shepherd in Virginia, and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1826, being thus one of the early settlers of that part of the State, where he died in 1853, at the advanced age of ninety years. The subject of this sketch received a thorough English education in his native county, where he afterwards taught school, and where on May 8, 1833, he married Miss La'vina Jones, a native of Grayson County, Virginia, born February 20, 1817. . They have had ten children, of these James M., Emmett C, Samuel B., Martha J., Minerva, Celia E., Robert B., and G. W., survive ; May and Albert G. died. W. S. Wells moved to Missouri in 1829, settling in Jackson County, and at the end of the year returned to Virginia. In 1837 he moved from Virginia to Platte County, Misspuri, where, in the spring of 1838, he taught one of the first schools ever opened in that section of country. About the close of the same year, he returned to Virginia. In 1843 he again visited Missouri, locating at Wright City, in the southwest part of the State. In 1844 he moved to Marshall County, Alabama, and thence in 1850 to Western Tennessee. In 1856 he moved to Douglas County, Kansas Territory, from which he was subsequently elected a member of the celebrated Lecompton Convention which framed a constitution for the State. In this election he received the unanimous vote of both parties. In November, i860, he moved to Atchison, Kansas, and, in the following January, returning to Missouri, settled in his present (1881) home - Rushville. ' In the fall of 1861 he joined General Price's army under Jackson's first call for troops. He was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and served till May, 1862, when he returned home. In May 1866 he embatked in the mercantile business in Rushville, in which he has since been principally engaged. In 1874 he was elected by the Democrats a member of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly. He was re-elected to the same position. in 1876, receiving, besides the full Democratic vote of his district, a large Republican support. In politics he has all his life been a Democrat. He has been a member of the old Baptist Church, thirty-nine years. Of this he is also an ordained minister, and has been preaching since 1853. He served as justice of the peace six years, and has been a notary public, since 1873.

was born in Lee County, Virginia, April 7, 1843, and when about one year old, was taken by his parents to Alabama, where he remained about four or five years. Then they moved to Dyer County, Tennessee, and in 1856 to Douglas County, Kansas, there residing till i860, the time of their emigration to Buchanan County. When twenty-two years of age, our subject learned the carpenter's trade, and has worked at it eight years. In 1866, he embarked in the mercantile trade in Rushville, and has been engaged in the same business more or less since. He has a farm of 112 acres, also good property in Rushville. Was married November 2, 1866, to Miss Martha J. White, who was born in Buchanan dealer in groceries and provisions, East Atchison, was born May 16, 1849, in Prussia, Germany, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving his education in the schools of that vicinity. At the age of fourteen years, he commenced to learn the milling business, and followed ist for nine years. In the spring of 1872, he emigrated to America, and knded at New York City, coming to Atchison, Kansas, where he engag^ as clerk in a grocery $tore, and he remained t|iree years, in that capacity, and then opened at his present location, in East Atchison, in 1876. His store is filled with a complete stock of general groceries and provisions, and he has a fair patronage. . He was married December 5, ,1:875, to Miss Pauline Reuthinger, daughter of F. Reuthinger, present Mayor of East Atchison. She is a native of this state, and was born February 11, 1856. They have had three children, two of whom are living, Carl T. and Rosa. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and he is a member of the Knights of Honor. Mr. W. belongs to the city council.

Jesse Blevins

section 2, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Green County, Kentucky, August 18, 1816, and was raised on a farm and educated in the old log school house. When seventeen years of age his father moved to Jackson County, Missouri, where they remained till the spring of 1837, then coming to Buchanan County, where he has since made his home. His farm consisits of 192 acres. In 1847 he went to the Mexican war as a teamster and remained on duty for a year, less one month. He has been for four years constable of his township. Was married April 7, 1839, to Miss Ro?a Lower. She was born in Granger County, Tennessee, October 10, i8i6, and came to Missouri in 1855*, and to Buchanan County in 1837. They have had sixteen children, six of whom are living : Sarah, Francis J., Daniel and Jacob (twins), Lucy E. and Elizabeth.

For the last twelve years Mr. B. has been unable to attend to his work on account of illness. Is the man who carried the first mail from Buchanan County, the route being from Crawford Township to Plattsburg. This he continued for four years.

Gaines Bohannon

farmer, section 2, postoffice DeKalb, was born on the section upon which he now resides, April 22, 1840, and was also raised on the same farm,, and educated in the common schools. Taught a short time, since which he has been engaged in farming. His landed estate in this county consists of 40 acres; also, has 160 acres in Butler County, Kansas, where he has a part of the time made his home. John S. Bohannon, his father, was born March 7, 1806, and was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Came to Buchanan County, Missouri, in 1838, and had followed farming from boyhood. He died July 14, 1879. His mother, Tabitha Foust, was born March 16, 1809, and was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee. They had a family of eleven children, ten of whom grew up, and eight are now living.

blacksmith, DeKalb, was born in Marion County, Ohio, October 31, 1840, and when five years of age his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He was here educated in the common schools, his educational advantages being rather limited. When thirteen years of age he began to learn his present trade in DeKalb, where he has since followed it. Began in life a poor boy and, was the main support of his parents for a number of years. Miss Cleora Smith became his wife December 26, 1864. She was born in Buchanan County, April 24, 1848, and is a daughter of Joseph Smith, ex-sheriff of Buchanan County. They have had five children, four of whom are living: Charles L., born September 24, 1866; Artie M., born October 31, 1874; Anna A., born July 2, 1877; Henry, born November 19, 1879.

farmer, section 30, postoffice Rushville, was born in Bath County, Kentucky, May 22, 181 1, and, in 1832, went to Decatur County, Indiana, and there remained till October, 1835. At that time, he was married to Miss Mary A. Connor, after which they moved to Missouri, and located in Daviess County for two years, then moved to this county, where he has since resided. He now owns 160 acres of land. He previously owned more, but has given to his children. Mr. and Mrs. B. have eleven children : James W., born June 29, 1837; Martha A., born April 4, 1839 j farmer and . carpenter, section 25, postoffice DeKalb, was born at Blue Lick, Nicholas County, Kentucky, September 15, 1830. His father, Daniel, being a carpenter, John also had the advantage of learning that trade. In 1851, he came to Missouri and located in Platte County, where he remained about two years and then came to Buchanan County. Here he has since resided, and during life has worked at his trade, more or less. His farm contains 120 acres. Was in the state militia about eighteen months, acting as drill master most of the time. Was married, September 16, 1852, to Miss Louisa Martin. She was born in Anderson County, Tennessee, September 9, 1832. They have ten children: Martha A., James H., Eliza E., John F., William T., Edward L., Nannie, Florence, Maggie, and Buddie B.

A. M. Brown

farmer and fine stock breeder, section 11, postoffice DeKalb, was born May 4, 1838, and is a native of Decatur County, Indiana. In the fall of that year he was brought to Buchanan County, when, after receiving a fair education in the common schools, he attended the high school at Weston. He spent his boyhood days on a farm till sixteen years of age, after which he was engaged in the mercantile trade for several years. With this exception he has followed agricultural pursuits. He and his mother-in-law own 433 acres, their home farm containing 163 acres. He was married December 28, 1859, to Miss Julia Kendley. She was born in Kentucky, February 22, 1844. They have one child, Mary S., now Mrs. Steele, born October 8, 1861. Mr. Brown is a Mason, and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22.

Wm. Brown

farmer and stock dealer, section 16, postoffice DeKalb. The subject of this sketch is a son of David and Margaret Brown and was born on the farm where he now resides April 10, 1843. Has followed farming from boyhood, and now owns 157 acres and moderately improved. Miss Priscilla Hainline became his wife February 28, 1867. She was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, November 20, 1844. Six children was the result of this union, three of whom are living : David H., born December II, 1867 ; Lizzie L., born September 7, 1871 ; and Virgie, born January 21, 1877.

Daniel Brumley

farmer, section 21, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, February 14, 18 14. His father, William, was also a native of Kentucky, and a cooper by trade, which Daniel also learned. In 1837, he moved to Psirke County, Indiana, where he remained till 1843, the time of his emigration to Buchanan County, Missouri. Here he has since resided. Followed his trade, principally, from boyhood till he moved to his present location, and occasionally since, the remainder o his time being engaged on a farm. His farm contains 321 acres, moderately improved, all of which is the result of his own savings. Was married, September 18, 1834, to Miss Elizabeth J. Brown. She was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, June 4, 18 18. They have had eleven children, eight of whom are living; Mary E., born June 3, 1838; William P., born June 21, 1840; Samuel H., born May 15, 1842; Thomas E., born December 13, 1845; George W., born December 6, 1847; John A., born May 18, 1850; Henry H., born April 3, 1852; Lucy A., born May 10, 1854.

Isaac Clinkenbeard

farmer and gardener, section 12, postoffice DeKalb, was born February 15, 1^23, and when an infant. his parents moved to Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he grew to manhood on a farm. Was for a few years in the mercantile business. When twenty years of age he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His farm contains, 156 acres. Also has a fruit and garden spot near St. Joseph. Was married, March 11, 1858, to Miss Mary A. Jones, She was born in Henry County, Kentucky, October 23, 1841. They have had eleven children, seven of whom are living: James H., born December 16, 1858; Mary E.,. born August 28, i860; William J., borp March 28, 1862; Henry E-, born August 14. 1864; Leander, born December 9, 1867; Lewis A., born February 7, 1870; Nannie M., born May 18,. 1873.

blacksmith, wagon manufacturer and dealer in farm implements, DeKalb. The subject of this biography was born January 5, 1832, and is a native .of Madison County, Kentucky. Was raised in his native county. When eleven years of age began to learn his trade. In the fall of 1848 his parents located in Buchanan County, where he engaged at his tradie;, -and in i56i worked in Fort Leavenworth. In 186.2 he went to Mexico and was foreman in the government shop at Fort Unjon for one year when he returned to DeKalb, Buchanan County, Missouri. He followed his trade till 1866 when he moved on a farm and was engaged in farming in connection with his trade till the spring of 1880, when he again moved to his present location in DeKalb. Also has a . farm of sixty acres in section 28, of this township. Was married Octo^ ber I, 1853, to Miss Nancy May. She was born April 26, 1835. They have had nine children^ eight of whom are living : Silas M., John R., Mary F., Ida, Charley, William, Warren and James C, Jr. Mr. C. is a Mason and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22. Also an Odd Fellow and a member of DeKalb Lodge No. 191.

Thos. J. Crumpacker

notary, justice, carpenter and undertaker, DeKalb, was born in Clarke County, Ohio, January 15, 1832. His parents died when he was fifteen years of age, since which time he has relied entirely upon himself for support. When sixteen years of age he learned his present trade, and, in the fall of 1853, went to the southern part of Illinois, where he was engaged at bridge work, on the Illinois Central Railroad, about three months. After this he came to Missouri, working over different parts of Missouri, and some in Kansas. In November, 1855, he went to Texas, remained there one year, then traveled over some of the Southern States, and arrived in Ohio January 9, 1857. In May, of the same year, byway of Michigan, Chicago and St. Louis, he went to Arkansas and Tennessee, and returned to Buchanan County, arriving in DeKalb July 13, 1857, where he has since made his home. Mr. C. is considered one of the most skillful mechanics of his trade, having had a large experience of about thirty-four years. His property im DeKalb denotes comfort and prosperity, his yard being filled with the finest varieties of flowers, on which subject he is much interested. May 23, 1857, he was married to Miss Susan A. Bretz. She was born in Marian County, Ohio, January 19, 1839. They have had ten children, six of whom are living: Mary A., Flora S., Thomas H., Jennie M., Frank W. and William G. Mr. C. is a Mason, and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22. He was W. M. of that order for about ten years, and High Priest of Chapter No. 6 about two years. He is also a Sir Knight and member of Commandery No. 4, of Weston.

Zelora E. Crumpacker

carpenter and builder, DeKalb, was born in Miama County, Ohio, February 28,' 1 841, and when about five years of age he went to Harding County, Ohio, to make his home with Anania Jones. He was there raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. In December,

1861, he enlisted in Company G, Eighty-second Ohio Infantry, participating in many important battles, and was wounded at the battle of Dallas, Georgia, May 24, 1864, by a ball passing through his left breast. After this he remained in the hospital ten months, when he was discharged and returned to Harding County, Ohio. He has since suffered very much from this wound. In the spring of 1865 he went to Cedar County, Iowa, where he remained till November, when he returned to Ohio, and was engaged in timber and lumber business till 1872. Then he came to Buchanan County, since which time he has made his home with his brother, and has been engaged at his trade. He is a Mason, and member of Wellington Lodge, No. 22.

of the firm of Derge & Hagenstein, merchants, DeKalb. The subject of this sketch was born in Gruneberg, Prussia, November 21, 1833. Was raised in his native country, and was there educated, receiving the principal part of his education in Berlin. In the fall of 1852, he became infatuated with the glowing accounts of America, and crossed the ocean, landing in New York City in November of that year. First went to Watertown, Wisconsin, where he was engaged as clerk in a bakery till the following spring, when he returned to his native country, having official business. Remained there till 1855, when he again came to America, and located in Wisconsin, where he was engaged in various works till the spring of 1858. Then went to Lyon County, Kansas, and took up a Government claim, but remained but a few months, when he came to St. Joseph, and the following winter went to DeKalb, and engaged as clerk in a store till 1861. Then went to Atchison, Kansas, embarked in the mercantile trade, and pursued the same till 1864, when he disposed of his stock and engaged as clerk. In 1867, he returned to DeKalb, and began in mercantile trade as one of the present firm, since which time has been doing the leading business of the city. Has held the position of postmaster since 1871. Besides keeping a general stock of goods they are also engaged in the grain and stock tradCj the junior partner of the firm attending principally to that department, their stock averaging from $5,000 to $8,000, and doing from $25,000 to $30,000 worth of business each year. In 1873, Mr. D. took a trip to his native home. Was married September 20, i860, to Miss Amanda Bretz, who was born in Ohio, October 24, 1842. ' They have four children - Alice, Frederick, William and Bertha. Mr. D. is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Wellington, No. 22, also an Odd Fellow, of DeKalb, No. 191.

Illinois, where his father, Isaac. H., died' in the fall of 1844. In the spring of 1855, his mother, Elizabeth, with the family of nine children moved to Missouri and located in Buchanan County; The subject of this sketch was raised on a farm and has followed farming during life. He received a good education in the common schools here. He acted as Lieutenant in the Pawpaw Militia a number of months. Has held the office of justice of the peace since November, 1878. He now owns one-half interest in a farm of 140 acres. Was married February 6, 1866, to Miss Susan A. Fauntleroy. She was born in Kentucky, August II, 1840. They have two children - Valley H., born April 21, 1867 ; and Birdie B., born October 5, 1872. Mr. D. has been a member of the Christian Church since 1867 and Mrs. D. since 1876.

farmer and stock dealer, section 26, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Menard County, Illinois, December 31, 1843. In the spring of 1845 he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since made his home. He received a fair education in the common schools and has taught school about four years. Has made several trips to the western states and territories engaged in freighting. With this exception Mr. D. has always been engaged in farming. His farm contains 140 acres which is moderately improved and well watered. Was married August 4, 1867, to Miss Bettie A. Brown. She was born in Garrett County, Kentucky, June 24, 1839. They have had four children, only one now living - Freddie B., born March 17, 1875. Mr. D. is a mason and a- member of Wellington Lodge No. 22.

David M. Dix

of the firm of Harmon & Dix, merchants, DeKalb, was born in Platte County, Missouri, April 29, 1850, and when only a child his parents moved to Buchanan County, where he has since resided. He received his primary education in the common schools of this county, and afterwards attended the State University two years, having taught school to pay his expenses while at this institution. He taught his first school in the year 1871, and followed the profession till the time he became a partner in this firm, in January, 1881. He was married March 26, 1879, to Miss Frankie Brown. She was born in this county August 8, 1853. They have one child, Maggie E., born January 16, 1880. This firm is doing a fair business, and, being prompt and agreeable, merit the patronage they have obtained.

R. C. Dunlap

his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri. Was educated in the common schools, and also took a thorough course in Bryant's Business College of St. Joseph, graduating from this instisutibn in 1865. At the beginning of the war he served six months in the state guards after which he enlisted in the artillery service. Participated in a number of the principal battles and was- wounded June 24, 1864, in the left arm, by a shell, which necessitated amputation. After this he lay in the hospital at Augusta, Georgia, for about three months, and remained in the South till the close of the war, when he returned to Buchanan County. His landed estate consists of 120 acres of land well improved. At present he is engaged in erecting a house of iine structure which will add much to the appearance of a home. Mr. D. was married, December 20, 1866, to Miss Jennie Hurst. She is a native of Buchanan County, Missouri, and was born in August, 1848. They have four children: Leona, born April 16, 1868; James G., born October 20, 1871; Wyatt, born January 24, 1875 ; Lela, born December 27, 1879.

Joseph T. Frakes

farmer, section 12, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, June 30, 18 18, and when twelve years of age his parents moved to Putnam County, Indiana, where he remained ten years, .then coming to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His landed estate consists of no acres. Was married June 16, 1840, to Miss Birdie D. B. Sampson, who was born in Kentucky, October 18, 1822. She died in July, 1872. They had eight children - Elizabeth, born August 25, 1841; -Nathan T., born March 30, 1843; Jackson, born March 14, 1845 ; W. N., born February 20, 1847 ; Benjamin, born October 26, 1849; Willis, born August 6, 185 1 ; Anna J., born May 12, 1853 ; and Sednie A., born October 13, 1855. Mr. Frakes was again married October 2, 1875, to Mrs. Charlotte Tyler.

farmer, section 4, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Page County, Virginia, April 19, 1830, and was raised in his native State. In the fall of 1854 he came to St. Joseph and remained over winter; in the spring of 1855 he located in Bloomington Township, where he has since resided except from 1859 to 1862, when he was in Doniphan County, Kansas. His farm contains seventy acres, which is the savings of his own labor and business tact. He was in the Pawpaw militia two years. Was married Npvember 27, 1851, to Miss Lucinda Utz. She is a native of Virginia They have no children of their own,, but have raised one child and partly three others..

James Gabbert

farmer, section 13, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Bartholomew County, Indiana, April 18, 1830, and when eighteen years of age his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri. Was raised on a farm and has followed that occupation during life. In 1856 he went to Leavenworth County, Kansas, where he remained till the spring of 1876, when he returned to Buchanan County. His farm contains 109 acres all of which* is the savings of his own labor. March 17, 1853, he was married to Miss Melvina Ellison. She was born in Rush County, Indiana, July 8, 1838. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living - Elizabeth C, Melvin M., Wm. R., Ella N., Emma B., Mary O., Eva M., and Charlie.

farmers, section 14, postoffice DeKalb, are both natives, of BuchauiEin County, Missouri. A. J. was born August 30, 1844, and J. M. was born January 11, 1846. They have been raised in this county, and have followed farming from boyhood, and are the owners of a farm of eighty acres. They are both members of the I. O. O. F. lodge. Their parents were natives of Virginia, and came to Buchanan County, Missouri^ about 1840. They had a family of ten children.

Stephen Garton

DeKalb, was born in Decatur County, Indiana, May 15, 1826, and was reared in his native county till thirteen years of age, when his parents emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri. Was brought up on a farm and engaged in farming till twenty-four years of age, since which time he has been engaged in the saloon business. In the summer of 1846, he went to New Mexico, and engaged as teamster in the Mexican war till the spring of 1867, when he returned to DeKalb. Was married, August 8, 18150, to Miss Sarah J. Percy, who was born in Putnam County, Indiana. She died June 12, 1855. They had three children, two of whom are living, Lawrence W. and Leroy. Was again married, November 28, 1855, to Miss Jane Bretz. She is a native of Marion County, Ohio. They had five children, four of whom are living: James B., Blanche, Florence B. and May.

Isom S. Gardner

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, postoffice DeKalb, was born July 25, 1813, and is a native of Madison County, Kentucky. He never attended school a week in his life. Came to Buchanan County, Missouri, arriving October 29, 1838, and entered 160 acres of land where he now resides.

His landed estate consists of 265 acres being comfortably improved, all of which is by his own labor, having come to the county with a very small amount of means. From the time he was twenty years old till twenty-five, Mr. G. was employed in driving stock south to Petersburg and other points. November 19, 1835, he was united by marriage to Miss Mary Thurman. She was born in Madison County, Kentucky, August 4, 1 82 1, and was raised in her native county. They have had nine children, seven of whom are living' - Elizabeth J., born November 19. 1837 ; James A., born April 2, 1843 ; Mary R., born April 15, 1846; George I., born February 23, 1852, Wm. C, born September 25, 1853 ; Harrison B., bom August 16, 1856 ; and Warren, born October 11, 1859. Mr. G. is a Mason and member of Wellington Lodge No. 22.

Philip Gerner

miller and farmer, DeKalb, was born January 12, 1821, and is a native of Baden, Germany. He was educated in both agricultural and military schools of his native country, and for two years was traveling over different parts of Europe, Italy, Spain, France, Asia Minor, Turkey, Russia, etc. He was for a short time in the Revolutionary war. In September, 1849, he started for America, landing at New York, where he remained eleven months, and after staying a time in Ohio and Kentucky, he came to Missouri and located in Platte County, this being in the spring of 1854. In February, 1864, he moved to Buchanan County, where he has since resided. Has principally followed milling from boyhood, but occasionally has been engaged at various pursuits. His landed interest consists of 140 acres in Buchanan County, and 480 acres in Kansas, besides property in DeKalb. He was married- December 21, 1855, to Miss Ann Crutchfield, born in Kentucky, October 6, 1835. She died June 8, 1872. They had seven children, George, bom September 12, 1856; Fannie, born August 2, 1858; Ellen, born July 31, 1861 ; Francis Z., born August 24, 1863 ; Sheridan, born November 21, 1865 ; Sherman, born June 21, 1868, and Katie, born March 6, 1871.

Fred. W. Hagenstein

of the firm of Derge & Hagenstein, merchants, DeKalb, was born in Gruneberg, Prussia, October 2, 1838, and was there reared and received his education, having to work for his board when attending school. When fourteen years of age, he learned the miller's trade, which he followed about two years. Having anxiety to seek a new home in America, with his present partner he crossed the ocean, landing at New York July, 1855, and located in Wisconsin, where he remain till May, 1858, and then went to Kansas, and remained a short time, and came to St. Joseph, where he was employed by Baker, Woodson & Co. till December, when he came to DeKalb. Here he was employed in a hotel till March, 1861, when he crossed the plains to Rock Creek, Nebraska, and was there engaged in mercantile trades of different kinds, also dealing in cattle. In 1863, he went to Whisky Run, Nebraska, and, one year after, he began freighting, visiting most of the the western points, and at the same time trading. He continued this business till January, 1867, when he returned to DeKalb, and began as one of the firm mentioned, his attention being directed principally toward the grain and stock department. The number of car loads of grain shipped by them was about 100 during a year. They also have a number of acres of land, near their location, which they use entirely for pasture. Mr. H. not only came to America without money, but borrowed some to pay his way. He was married May 9, 1877, to Miss Mollie, Martin. She is a native of this county, and a daughter of Dr. John W. Martin. They have one child, Florence. Mr. H. is a Mason, and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22.

farmer and stock raiser, section 20, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, October 12, 1819. Was educated in the old-fashioned school houses of his native county. 'Spent his boyhood days on a farm and has since followed that vocation. In 1844, he emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri, and located where he now resides. His farm at that time was mostly covered with timber; it is now among the best improved farms in the county, and contains 160 acres. All he now owns has been gained by his own labor and business tact. Was married February i, 1844, to Sally Harmon. She was born in the same county as himself, December 6, 1817. They have had nine children, six of whom are living: Friscilla, now Mrs. Brown, born November 20, 1844; Lucy, now Mrs. Bundy, born December 8, 1847; Harden, Jr., born June 13, 1850; Francis, born July 13, 1853; Lemuel S., born May i, 1856; Jefferson E., born July 12, 1862. Mr. H. has acted as justice of the peace for four years, excepting a few months.

James Hall

retired farmer, section i, postoffice DeKalb, was born November 19,. 1808, and is a native of Powell County, Kentucky. He was raised in his native county on a farm and was educated in the common schools. Hisfather having died when he was but eight years of age, his educational' advantages were very much limited. Since seventeen years of age he " has been his own architect. He has followed farming from boyhood ; was married to Miss Julia A. McPherson December 25, 1828. She was.

born in Clark County, Kentucky, about 1813, and died July 8, 1878 They had eight children, six of whom are living : William A., Permelia E., Francis M., Henry H., Martha A., and Kate. In 1829 Mr. Hall emigrated to Decatur County, Indiana, and in the fall of 1837 he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, where he remained till the following spring, when he rrioved to Platte County. In the fall of 1841 he came to his present location. His farm contains 192 acres of land, which is moderately improved. Mr. H. has been a member of the Christian Church for thirty-one years, and is a Mason and member of Wellington Lodge, No. 22, of which he has been a member for about twenty-five years.

blacksmith, DeKalb, was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina April II, 1832, and when three years of age was taken to White County, Tennessee. There he grew to manhood and was occupied in farming until about 1859, when he learned the blacksmith's trade, and has since followed it. December 31, 1863, he moved to Robertson County, Tennessee, remained one year, and then came to Buchanan County, Missouri, first locating in Crawford Township. Six years later he removed to Washington County, Arkansas, but soon returned to his present location. Mr. H., was married April 30, 1857, to Miss Elizabeth James, who was born in White County, Tennessee, August 17, 1837. They have had seven children, five of whom are living: Cynthia L., born February '5' 1859; Elizabeth B., born January 16, i860; James B., born November 13, 1865; Nettie A., born March 7, 1867; William H., born July i, 1870.

H. B. C. Harris

physician and farmer, section 25, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Pow.- hattan County, Virginia, February 3, 1825, and was there raised on a farm. After receiving his primary education in the common schools he attended the Concord Academy in Caroline County, Virginia, for three years. In 1848 he began the study of medicine with M. F. T. Evans and in 1848 graduated in the Medical University of the City of New York, after which he returned to his native home and remained one year. He again went to New York City, and in February, 1850, came to St. Louis and remained till July, when he located in Weston, Platte County, Missouri. Was at this point engaged in the practice of his profession for about twenty years, during that time ranking among the leading physicians of the state and having the confidence of the people in his community. At the end of the time mentioned, on account of disability he gave up the practice and located on a farm and in the .spring of 1879 he moved to his present location. His farni is located in farmer, section 14, postoffice, DeKalb, was born February 19, 1806, and is a native of Mason County, Kentucky. When twenty-one years ot age, he came to Missouri, and remained near St. Louis for about eighteen months, working by the month. He then entered a tract of land, and improved the same, which he sold in 1836, and went to Clay County. In the spring of 1838, he settled in Buchanan County, Missouri, where he he has since resided. He entered and improved the land on which he now resides. His farm contains 140 acres. March 8, 1827, he was married to Miss Sallie Houser. She was born in Mason County, Kentucky, July, 1806, and died in September, 1837. They had five children, three now living : Susan, born July 28, 1828 ; John, born January, 28, 1830, and Alfred, born September 18, 1833. Mr. Hickman was again married December 19, 1838, to Miss Jane Wilson. She was born in Orange County, Indiana, April 13, 1820. Their family consists of Milton, born October 29, 1839 ; Mary E., October 20, 1841 : Elizabeth, February 20, 1844 ; James W., September 16, 1846 ; Nancy J., June 30, 1849 ! Francis M., March 21, 1850, and died March 9, 1874; Isabelle, September 24, 1855, and Sarah G., March 4, 1859.

Thomas Hill

farmer and stock dealer, section 4, postoffice DeKalb, was born April 21, 1826, and is a native of White County, Tennessee. He remained in his native county till fourteen years of age, when he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided except from the spring of 1865 till the fall of 1868, during which time he was engaged in freighting and mining in the mountains. With this exception he has followed farming from boyhood. He was in the Pawpaw Militia about three months. His farm contains 455 acres, which is all well improved and well supplied with stock. Mr. Hill was married July 30, 1846, to Miss Margaret Norris. She was born in Johnson County, Missouri, January farmer and stock raiser, section 20, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Lafayette County, Missouri, March 30, 1820. In 1838, he came to Buchanan County, Missouri. Has followed farming from boyhood,, and his landed estate now consists of 310 acres, all well improved. All he riow possesses has been obtained by his own labor, as he began for himself when fifteen years of age. Was married, July 19, 1849, , to Miss Frances E. Ellison. She was born in Missouri in October, 1826. They have had eight children, three of whom are living : Sarah A., now Mrs. Brumley, James E., and Arminia. He is a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22, Masons.

Captain P. A. Jones

farmer and teacher, section 21, postoffice DeKalb, is a native of Buchanan County, Missouri, and was born September 6, 1838. Was educated in the common schools of this county and at Pleasant Ridge College. During life he has taught school for about twenty-three years. His landed estate consists of 204 acres. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union army serving in the State and Federal service till the close of the war, entering as private and being mustered out as captain. Was married February 23, 1862, to Miss Sarah E. Garton. She was born in the same county as himself December 27, 1845. They have had nine children, seven of whom are living : Abraham L., born December 23, 1862 ; Samuel B., born May 15, 1865 ; Mary L., born August 13, 1867 ; Mattie M., born March 21, 1869 ; Wm. H., born August 30, 1872 ; Lillie B., born Qctober 10, 1875 ; Charley A., born October 3, 1877. Captain J. is a Mason and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22.

farmer, section 30, postoffice Rushville, was born in Clark County, Indiana, December 14, 1829, and when two years of age his parents moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana, where he was raised and educated. In i860, he emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His landed estate consists of 254 acres. Was married. May

31, 185s, to Miss Clafinda Cox. She was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, October 18, 1834. They have eight children: Martin, born April 18, 1858; Myra, born December 30, 1859; James A., born December 20, 1861; Mary J., born December 25, 1865; Sarah E., born July 24^ 1868; Martha, born September 4, 1870; Virtie E., born April 30, 1874; John C, Jr., born September 26, 1876. Mr. K.'s father, Martin, is of German descent, and was born in Ohio County, Virginia, in June, 1803, and died in Bartholomew County, Indiana, April 20, 1855. His mother, Polly (Robb), was born in Clay County, Indiana, February 28, 1806, and' now resides on his farm. Her grandchild, Mahala Thompson, was born September 10, 1864, and now makes her home with her.

J. M. Lawrence

farmer and stock dealer, section 31, postofifice Rushville, was born in Clark County, Kentucky, September 14, 1819. His parents, John B. and Elizabeth Eve, were natives of Virginia. In the spring of 1855 J- M. moved to Missouri and located in Platte County till, the fall of 1855, when he came to Buchanan County, where he has since resided. He has followed farming and trading in stock from boyhood. His landed estate consists of 220 acres, all of which is the saving of his own labor- Was married September 13, 1846, to Miss E. Sewell. She was born in Clark County, Kentucky, December 29, 1822. They have seven children : Charity A., born June 6, 1847 ; Zachariah T., born June 6, 1849; Walter S., born April 25, 185 1 ; John S., born April 20, 1853; Wm. H., born July 10, 1855 ; Mary E., born February 6, 1858 ; and Milton S., July 23, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Christian Church.

physician and surgeon, DeKalb, was born October 30, 1816, and is a native of Bourbon County, Kentucky. He was raised in Lexington, where he was educated, and when about seventeen years of age he learned the bricklayers' trade and worked at it for about five years. When twenty-two years of age he began the study of medicine under Dr. Pinckard, of Lexington, Kentucky, and afterwards attended the lectures of the Transylvania University of Lexington, graduating in March,- 1840. He then began his practice in Fayette County, which he pursued till 1854, when he moved to DeKalb, Buchanan County, Missouri. Here he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession. He was married August 20, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Hart. She was born July 22, 1829, and is a native of Fayette County, Kentucky. They have had fourteen children, seven of whom are living : Nannie, Kittie, Bettie, John W., Christopher II., Mollie, and James D. Christopher H., M. D., was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, November 22, 1854. He was

raised in his native county, and was here educated. In February, 1874, he began the study of medicine with his father, and in the spring of 1877 graduated in the medical department of the University of Louisville, Kentucky. Since that time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession with his father. He was married June 17, 1878. to Miss Bettie Wallingford. She was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, September 17, 1861. They have two children, William and Thomas.

W. S. Martin

farmer, section 35, postoffice DeKalb, was born in DeKalb, Buchanan County, Missouri, February 16, 1848, and has always made his home in his native county. His father, John S., being a miller, the son was also raised in that industry. Since eighteen years of age he has made farming his principal occupation. His farm contains 130 acres. Was married December 16, 1875, to Miss Louisa J. Hyde. She was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, January 14, 1852, and was raised in her native county, and educated in the Young Ladies' Institute, of St. Joseph. They have two children : Charley, born May 26, 1878, and Harry, born March 13, 1880. Mr. M.'s father was a native of Virginia, and his mother of Ohio.

James W. Mitchell

farmer, section 25, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, April 20, 1833, and was raised on a farm in his native county. In 1853, he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, and in 1856 moved to Atchison County, Kansas, where he remained about three years. Then went to Colorado, where he was engaged in mining till 1862, when he returned to Buchanan County, Missouri. His farm contains 106 acres. Was married, January 28, 1858, to Miss Sarah J. Bryant. She was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, October 29, 1839. They have had nine children, seven of whom are living: Robert H., born March 11, 1859; Hugh B., born September 13, 1861; Anna L., born December 13, 1865; Elizabeth M., born November 18, 1867; Francis D., born January 18, 1870; Rose E., born September 7, 1872; Mary F., born November 22, 1874. Mr. M. is a member of the Christian Church, and his wife worships with the Baptist denomination.

Benjamin Peel

farhier, section 29, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Lincolnshire, England, April 17, 1839, ^"d when about twelve years of age, his parents, John and Ann (Cook), emigrated to America, landing at New York. They shortly located at Lansing, Michigan, where Benjamin grew to man- hood. In February, i860, he left his home and went to Denver, Colorado, and was engaged in mining in different parts of the mountains, till 1862 when he went to Montana, and began dealing in stock, and running a meat market in Banneck, till 1866, then moved to his present location. He now owns one of the finest farms in Bloomington Township, containing 320 acres, well improved, fine orchard, and an abundance of stock. November 6, 1867, he married Miss Lucy Brown. She was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, January 8, 1847. They have four children : Margaret A., born September 20, 1868 ; John W., born May 7, 1871; Edward E., born May 18, 1873, and Charles E., born October 20, 1879. Mr. P. is a Mason, and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22.

Hambury Pyles

farmer, section 11, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Mason County, Kentucky, March 3, 18 18, and in 1846, he moved to Platte County, Missouri. In 1858 he came upon his present location. Has followed farming from boyhood, and his landed estate consists of 270 acres. He was married November 13, 1845, to Miss Jane Dye. She was born in the same county as himself, May 26, 1824. They have ten children, all living: Mary L., born November 14, 1846; John M., born May 10, 1848; Margaret G., born April 10, 1850 ; Parthenia P., born December 18, 185 t ; Sarah A., born August 12, 1855 ; Thomas, born June 27, 1857; William, born April 23, 1859; Elenora, born August 9, 1861 ; James S., born October 22, 1863 ; Nannie C, born March 5, 1866.

DeKalb, was born May 15, 1833, and is a native of Clark County, Kentucky. He was raised and educated in this county, and when eighteen years of age began the study of medicine under Dr. James Hood, of Winchester, Kentucky, and graduated in the University of Louisville, Kentucky, in the spring of 1857. He then pursued his practice in Clark County about two years, when he went to Philadelphia, and remained six months. While there he attended the Philadelphia Medical School, and, at the same time, visited all the principal hospitals of the city. He then returned to Clark County, Kentucky, where he continued his practice till the spring of 1867, when he moved to DeKalb, where he now resides. His residence denotes comfort and prosperity. Miss Mary E. Merrit became his wife, March 15, i860. She was born in Philadelphia December 18, 1841, and died May 5, 1874. They had seven children, five now living : Fanny F., born June 29, 1862 ; John M., August 2, 1864; Lenora, October 29, 1865 ; Mary E., April 8, 1868, and James S., April 30, 1872. He is an Odd Fellow, of DeKalb Lodge No. 191.

Judge Cornelius Roberts

farmer, section i, postoffice DeKalb, was born in Green County, Kentucky, November 22, 1809, and was educated in log school houses in which were split benches. October 28, 1828, he was married to Miss Lucinda Thompson. She was born in Edmondson County, Kentucky, August 20, 1812, and was a daughter of a widow. When about twelve years of age they moved to Green County, Kentucky, where she was married. In the fall of 1836 Mr. and Mrs R. moved to Missouri and located in Jackson County, and in the following spring came to Buchanan County and located on the farm where he now resides. His farm contains over 289 acres, all of which was a wilderness when he came here. Mr. R. has been an honorable, upright man and one respected by all who know him. He has been in public office in the county from fourteen to sixteen years, an account of which can be seen elsewhere in our history. He had a family of twelve children : Jesse T., born October II, 1829 ; James E., born October 28, 1832, died June 25, 1862 ; Mary A., born December 19, 1834, died August 29, 1847 ; Wm, T., born February 19, 1837, died May 4, 1881 ; one infant ; Richard M., born October 20, 1840, died July 7, i860; Elizabeth, born June 15, 1843, died March 30, 1845 ; Susan S., born April 26, 1846, died September S, 1S47 ; Cornelius J., born July 27, 1847 ; Francis M., born August 3, 1850 ; Eliza J., born May 28, 1852; and Lucinda L., born August 25, 1868- Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the Christian Church. Mr. R. is also a Mason and belongs to Wellington Lodge No. 22.

James Sampson

farmer and proprietor of saw-mill. Has always been a citizen of Buchanan County, Missouri, where he was born, October S, 1839. His father, John, who was a native of Kentucky, and his mother Annie (Kaze), a native of Pennsylvania, came to this county in the fall of 1837. His father being principally engaged in a saw and grist-mill, James has also followed that vocation more or less during life. His landed estate consists of 316 acres, having the best of improvements, his house and. barn being above the average of the county. His orchard is fine and quite large. April 12, i860, Mr. S. was married to Miss Mary Meers. She was born in this county March 7, 1844. They have had elevefi children, eight now living : Mary J., born March 8, 1862 ; Martha F., born February 9, 1867; James, born February 28, 1869; Eliza, born October 8, 1872 ; Sula, born January 26, 1874 ; John, born May 15, 1876; Willie, born September 21, 1878 ; Jeffie, born July 5, 1880.

John H. Spratt

farmer and stock raiser, section 36, postoffice DeKalb, was born September 29, 1 8 14, and is a native of Wythe County, Tennessee. When ten years of age,- with his parents, he moved to Green County, Kentucky, where he was raised on- a farm, Which occupation he has followed during life. In the spring of 1875, he came to Buchanan County, Missouri. Was married, January 22, 1878, to Mrs. Elizabeth V. Spratt. Her maiden name was Spencer, and she was born in Kentucky, November 4, 1836. When six months old her parents moved to Missouri, locating in Buchanan County. She was married, February 10, 1856, to James B. Spratt, a brother of her present husband, and he was born in the same county, September 26, 18 16, and also went to Kentucky at the same time as J. H. In 1837, he came to Missouri, and remained till 1840, when he returned to Kentucky. In 1850 he came to Missouri, and located in Buchanan County, where he remained until the time of his demise, February 3, 1875. His death was caused by a shot received from a revolver fired by Frank Brown, who is now in the state's prison for the remainder of his natural life. J. B. Spratt followed farming from boyhood and had a farm of 320 acres, conveniently located and moderately improved. He had a family of nine children, all of whom are living: John M., born November 14, 1856; Eugene H., born August 17, 1858; Mary H., born May 16, i860; Isadore B., born August 7, 1862; William C, born October 29, 1864; Booth, born April 9, 1866; Nannie A., born August 8, 1869; Lula N., born January 12, 1871; Jimmie E., born March 5, 1875.

William T. Steele

farmer and stock dealer, section 8, postoffice DeKalb. The subject of this sketch first saw the light in Madison County, Kentucky, July 18, 1828. His father was a merchant of Richmond, and in 1840 they moved to Missouri and located in Platte County. In 1856 he moved to Nodaway County, where he remained six years and then went to Andrew County, and in the spring of 1866 he moved to Buchanan County. He was educated in the common schools and also attended Bethany College and the Academy of Cincinnati, each for two years. His farm consists of 380 acres of land, which is well improved and conveniently located, having an orchard of about 800 bearing apple trees and other fruits. Mr. S. was married April 17, 1853, to Miss Elizabeth Dooley. She was born in Park County, Indiana, December 11, 1835, and died March 16, 1867. They had four children, John, born February 15, 1854; Sarah, born July 27, 1856; Clara, born December 23, 1858, and Oliver, born October 21, 1862. Miss Julia Dooley, a sister of his first wife, became his second wife, December 18, 1867. She was bor" in Park

County, Indiana, February 4, 1838. They have three children, Silas, born October 4, 1868 ; Elizabeth, born September 30, 1874, and William T., born June 14, 1876.

Benjamin Stewart

farmer, section 30, postoffice RushviUe, was born May 25, 1816, and is a native of Green County, Kentucky. When about sixteen years of age, his father moved to Washington County, Indiana. His parents, Samuel S. and Mary (Howard), were natives of Virginia. His mother died in Kentucky, and his father in Indiana. In the spring of 1841, Benjamin came to Missouri, and located in Platte County, at Weston, where he remained three years, atid then came to Buchanan County. Here he has sin^ce resided, except eight years, when he lived in Platte County. While in Indiana, he worked more or less at the carpenter trade, and, to some extent, after coming to Missouri. His farm contains one hundred and sixty-one acres. He makes a specialty iVi raising fruit, most of which he makes into brandy, having a small distillery located on" his farm. He was married July 7, 1842, to Miss Martha Cox. She was born in Jackson County, Indiana, September 22, 182 1. They have had seven children, three of whom are living: Mary E., born January 31, 1845 ; Ida, born January 29, 1855.; Benjamin, born July 3, i860.

John Underwood

farmer and stock raiser, section 22, postofiSce DeKalb, is a native of New York and was born in Chatham County, September 25, 1813. When about three years of age his parents moved to Orange County, Indiana. In 1828 he went to Fountain County, and in the fall of 1832 to Will County, Illinois. In the spring of 1838 he came to Buchanan County, Missouri. His father died while in Orange County, Indiana, since which time John principally cared for himself Has followed farming from boyhood and came to Buchanan County with a very small amount of means ; entered the land on which he now resides and remained on same till the spring of 1853 when he. went to California and there remained till the spring of 1856, when he returned to Buchanan County. He purchased the adjoining farm and in a few years his old farm, and then moved and has since resided at his present location. His farms contain, 230 acres all well watered and improved land. Miss Betsie A. Dicken became his wife April 12, i860. She was born in -Green County, Kentucky, April 12, 1832. They have had four children, three now living : John A., born March 28, 1862 ; Annetta, born May 6, 1863 ,; Mary E., born December 26, 1864.

W. H. Warren

teamster, DeKalb, was born in Putnam County, New York, October 9, 1841, and in 1855 his parents moved to La Salle County, Illinois. He was educated in the common schools. His father was a miller, and he was also brought up in the same occupation. In 1861, he enlisted in the Federal service in Company I, Fourth Illinois Cavalry. Previous to this he had served three months in Mulligan's Brigade, and at that time was taken prisoner at Lexington, Missouri, but was released in a few days. He served in Company I till the close of the war, and participated in all the battles in which his company took part. During the time he was in service he was not off duty one day. After the close of the war he returned to Illinois, and from there went to Indiana, where he was engaged in railroading till 1871, when he came to Buchanan County, Missouri. Was married July 4, 1867, to Miss Eliza Long. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, March 27, 1844. They have had five children: Eugene, born September 16, 1870; William H., born January 17, 1872; Mary, born January 19, 1877; Maggie, born April 26, 1879.

Samuel G. West

DeKalb, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, October 27, 1836, and in 1843 his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri. He was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. In 1861 he enlisted in the Federal service in Company D, Twenty-fifth Missouri Infantry, remaining with this company eighteen months. He participated in a number of prominent battles and returned to Buchanan County. He re-enlisted in the militia and served till the close of the war. In 1866 he engaged in the saloon business. He was married April 17, 1 88 1, to Miss Polana Chitwood. She was born in Buchanan County Missouri, September 20, 1854. Mr. West is a Mason, and a member of Wellington Lodge No. 22, and a member of DeKalb Lodge No. 191, I. O. O. F.

Jasper Wilson

farmer, section 14, postoffice DeKalb. His father, James, was a native of North Carolina, and was one of the early pioneers of this county, and was murdered at the beginning of the war in 1861. His mother, Priscilla (Moore), was a native of Tennessee. Jasper was born in Orange County, Indiana, April 8, 1822, and when thirteen years of age' his parents moved to Will County, Illinois, and in the fall of 1837 moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He was raised on a farm, and has followed that vocation during life. His farms contain 290 acres, being located in different sections. His home farm contains 160 acres, and moderately improved. He served in the State Militia about three years, and under the old law was commissioned lieutenant, which position he held for several years. He was married August 10, 1843, to Miss Mary Garton. She was born in Decatur County, Indiana, May 10, 1824. They have had sik children, four now living: Mary J., born February i2o, 1846; John W., born April 19, 1849; James M., born December 29, 1837 ! Martha E., born August 23, 1867.

John Yager

farmer, section 4, postoffice Halls, was born in Williamsburg, New York, now East Brooklyn, August 13, 1832. He was educated in the German schools of his native city, and also attended the English school a short time. When fifteen years of age, he learned the baker's trade, which he followed four years. From this date till the time of his marriage, he was engaged at various pursuits, in different states, employed by different railroad companies, operating in stone quarries, etc. During this time, he learned the stone cutter's trade, and while at Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, was married August 5, 1855, to Miss Nellie Melcher. She was born in Germany, December 20, 1833, and came to America about 1853. After residing in different parts of Iowa and Missouri, Mr. Y. moved to DeKalb, Buchanan County, Missouri, and settled on his present location in i860. He resided in DeKalb four years, and then rented a farm about three years. He now owns a farm of 1 5 5 acres, which is well improved, and has sixteen acres of orchard, also about two acres of vineyard, and from which he manufactures first class wine. He has a family of seven children; Emily, born June 14, 1856; Daniel, born November 27, 1858; Francis L., born April 7, 1861; John, born May 6, 1863; Charley, born March 10, 1869'; Mary, born March 6, 1872; and Edward, born July 4, 1876.

B. F. Baker

farmer and miller, sections 5 and 6, postoffice Halleck, was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, August 12, 1846, and received a good, common school education. He was married April 5, 1874, to Miss Maggie Robinson, a native of Missouri, born May 13, i8S7- They had four children : Beulah, born September 25, 1875; Verna, born April 3, 1877; Viola, born September 3, 1878; James, born July 3, 1880; all living. Mr. Brown owns 190 acres of land, all under fence and in a good state of He devotes most of his time to the milling business at Halleck. He is a Mason and a member of the I. O. O. F. Has made all he possesses since the war.

James D. Barbee

farmer, section i28, postoffice Wallace, is a native of Kentucky, and was born January ,2, 1827. He_wras reared upon a farm, and received a good common English education. He emigrated to Missouri in 1848, locat-. ing in Platte County, where he engaged in farming ; came to Buchanan County in 1865. He was married in January, 1852, to Miss Amanda Miller, also a native of Kentucky. She was born June 14, 1834. They have had eleven children, John, MoUie, Eliza, Emma, Kate, Lou, James, Effie, Agnes, Myra, and Hattie. The two oldest are dead. Mr. B. served in the Confederate army for four years in Company I, First Missouri Cavalry. He was wounded in the head slightly at Blakely, Alabama, and was taken prisoner at Vicksburg and Blakely, but was paroled and exchanged. He is a Mason and a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He has seventy-seven acres of land which was given him by his father-in-law. It is all under fence, in a good state of cultivation, with a good house and barn and a fine orchard.

Jonathan Boller

farmer and teamster, Toas, postoffice Halleck, was born in Ohio, March 27, 1830, and had a fair education. Owns a house and lot in Toas and two and one-quarter acres of land adjoining the city. Was married, September 11, 1855, to Miss Mary M. Boiler. She was born September

7. 1837. They have had seven children: Permelia A., born February 19, 1857; Joseph L., born August 17, 1859, died August 25, 1859; Phoebe E., horh October 15, i860; Edix M., born August 12, 1862; Lilly M., born February 18, 1864, died March 2, i88p; James L. and Jesse L., born March 3, 1866. The subject of this sketch is engaged in farming in summer and teaming in winter. He is an industrious man and enjoys the respect of his fellow citizens.

John P. Bryan

farmer and stock dealer, section 20, postoffice, Wallace. Was born in Boyle County, Kentucky, June 14, 1842, and raised upon a farm. His father emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri, in 1845. Mr. Bryan is a quiet, unsophisticated bachelor. He has 160 acres of land, which he inherited from his father's estate. The land is all under fence and in a good state of cultivation, with four acres of orchard. His mother, Eliza Bryan, was born in Spottsylvania County, Virginia, near Spottsylvania Court House, December 25, 1801. She had five children, but only two are living. She has been twice married ; first, to Jesse Burton, a native of Kentucky. He died in 1831. Ten years afterwards she married James P. Bryan, who was born in Kentucky in 1805. He was a graduate of Centre College, at Danville, Kentucky, and was an excellent scholar. He was also a Mason.

farmer, sections 8, 9 and 10, postoffice Halleck ; was born in Ross County, Ohio, September 4, 1830. His opportunities of education were very limited. Was raised on a farm ; also worked in a grist and saw mill. His parents emigrated to Missouri in 1847, and located in Buchanan County. He was married to Miss Elsa Noble in 1850. She was born in Indiana, June 19, 1830. They had three children: Ruth A., born March 26, 1853; George P., born July 23, 1855; David A., born April 14, 1857. His wife died June 23, 1861, and he was again married, October 9, 1865, to Miss Rebecca L. Crow. She was born in Kentucky, December 4, 1841. The result of this union was seven children: Charles W., born October 16, 1866; Hugh C, born March 6, 1868; Carrie A., born September 14, 1870; James A., born September 6, 1872; Iva L., born April 27, 1878; Ada D., born July 28, 1880, and one child who died in infancy. By hard labor and economy Mr. C. has secured 310 acres of, land, all under fence, and in a good state of cultivation, with ten acres of fine orchard. He is a justice of the peace, school director and township clerk; is a Royal Arch Mason a member of Tabernacle Chapter No. 54; is also an Odd Fellow and a member of the Christian Church, in which he is an elder. In 1850, seven hundred Pottawatomie Indians camped on his place. He fed them and traded with them during this time. His father, Daniel Clouser, resides with him. He was born in Ohio, October 14, 1799. He learned the blacksmith trade when youftg, but was compelled to abandon it on account of his eyes, after which he followed farming and milling. He married Catharine Roten, May 11, 1829. She was born in Ohio, February 20, 1803. They had five children, two boys and three girls. Father Clouser 'was a pea vine traniper in Ohio, and had many narrow escapes. His wife died February 15, 1881, after having been sick for thirty years.

Pricilla Cogdill

section 5, postoffice Halleck, widow of Jacob Cogdill, was born in Kentucky, February 4, 1826. Her parents moved to Missouri during the the same fall. She married William Baker in February, 1842. He was born in Tennessee. They had three children ; Missouri A., born March I, 1843 ; William H., born September 3, 1845 ; Martha J., born Septem- 7, 1848. Mr. Baker died November 15, 1848. His widow, the subject of this sketch, married Jacob Cogdill, December i, 1850. He was born in Tennessee, January 3, 1795. By this union they had seven children : Maggie, born February 13, 1852, died February, 1880; Ross, born April 20, 1854 ; Mary E., born May 3, 1856 ; Martin D., born March 26, 1858 ; Lucinda P., born March 22, 1864, died June, 1869; Daniel B., born March 8, 1866 ; Richard M., born October ?S, 1868. Mrs. C. has 320 acres of land, all under fence, with four acres of orchard. Mr. Cogdill died January 21, 1879. He was in the war twelve months, and drew pension on account of services rendered, and the widow, since his demise, draws eight dollars per month.

wagon maker, postoffice Halleck. Was born in Glasgow, Barren County, Kentucky, October 15, 1847, where he received a good education. He learned his trade and followed it in Kentucky. In 1864 he emigrated to Missouri. Since then he has been engaged in the insurance business and wagon making. He was married July 4, 1876, to Miss Parthena F. Pyles. She was born in Missouri, January 18, 1853. They have been blessed with two fine children - Jane N., born June 24, 1877, and Nannie, born April 25, 1880. He is a member of the Methodist Church, South. Was road overseer, taught school one year. He was in the Confederate army, serving in the Third Kentucky Regiment, cavalry, under John Morgan. He was wounded in the right hand, losing his first finger. He was also shot in the leg and side. Has a house and lot, blacksmith and wagon maker's outfit and carries on both branches. His father was broken up by the war.