Buchanan County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 6 of 12)

James A. Millan

Recorder of Deeds, was born in Lancaster, Garrard County^ Kentucky, April 20th, 1826, and came to Marion County, Missouri, in 183 1. He received a good common school education in his own town, and when sixteen he was apprenticed to Jacob .Sosey, editor of the Palmyra Spectator, where he learned the printing trade. At the age of nineteen he went to Columbia, Missouri, and took charge of the Missouri Statesman, as foreman. In this position he remained five years, when he became one of the proprietors of the Missouri Sentinel, at that place. In 1852, he sold out the paper, and in 1853, came to St. Joseph, where he commenced the publication of the Commercial Ciycle. After publishing two years, he sold his paper, and in 1854, embarked in the dry goods trade, locating on Second Street. This was the first exclusive dry goods store opened in the city. In 1856, he sold out and opened a job printing office, the first established in the city. Frank M. Posegate, who had formerly learned the printer's trade with him, was a partner in the business. He continued to run the job press until 1865, when he sold out and established the St. Joseph Vindicator, which he published for several years. After disposing of this, in 1875, he was appointed City Assessor for two years. In 1879, he was elected R.ecorder of Deeds for the county. He married Miss Mary E. Barnett, daughter of the Rev. Wm. Barnett, then of Pike County, Missouri, in October, 1852. They have four children living: Edward A., Wm. R., Mary E. and Louise W. By his energy, enterprise and uniform kindness and just dealing toward all, Mr. Millan, in every position in which he has been placed, has. secured the peoples' confidence and earned for himself an enviable reputation.

Miller & Turner

proprietors of grocery and meat market. Mr. Turner established a meat market at this point in February, 1877. The above firm was formed April I, 1881, continuing the meat market and adding a choice line of fresh family groceries, consisting of sugar, tea, coffee, spices, canned goods, bottled goods, vegetables, etc. It is their aim to keep everything in season, and sell to their many kind patrons on close margins. They also have a fine line of tobacco and choice, cigars. They pay the highest price for choice butter and fresh eggs. Full weight and measure is their motto. Mr. Miller was born in Germany, and emigrated to America in 1854, locating in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1858, he moved to Palermo, Kansas, and located permanently in St. Joseph in 1876. Married Miss Ellen J. Smith, in March, 1861. They have four children, all living. He is a Mason and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Turner was born in Illinois in 1847, and came to St. Joseph in 1866. In the spring of 1870, he moved to Kansas, returning to St. Joseph in 1876. He was born and raised on a farm. Was married June 23, 1873, to Miss Jane D. Vermillion, a native of New York. They had two children, one of whom died in January, 1880. Mr. T. has seen many ups and downs in life but is well satisfied with his condition.

Gideon Miles

carriage manufacturer, was born in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1839, ^nd was reared and educated in the Buckeye State. In 1863, he came West, and located in St. Joseph in 1869. In 1866, he was married to Mary E. White. They have two children, Gideon L. and Mamie E. Mr. Miles is a Mason and one of the popular citizens of the city.

E. F. Mitchell

proprietor of livery, feed and sale stable, one of the leading horse fanciers of Buchanan County, and one of St. Joseph's sterling business men, is our subject. He is a native of Bureau County, Illinois, and was born January 28, 1851, and was there reared. He traces his ancestry to English extraction. When our subject attained his eighteenth year, he migrated to Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, engaging in the stock trade, which he continued there, for a time, and at other points, up to 1879, when he located in St. Joseph. His stable is one of the finest in all its appointments to be found in the county, and Mr. Mitchell's genial qualities makes it quite a popular trading market. In 1874, he was married to Miss Mattie Johnson, of Fairfield, Iowa. They have two children : Fred, and Herbert. Mr. M. is a member of the I. O. O. F.

F. L. Mitchell

photographer, was born in Embden, Maine, September i, 1840, and when very young, drifted Westward, locating in Chicago. His father^ D. D., was a mill-wright, and saw mill man, and during later years was well known on the Mississippi. He was head sawyer for a time in a mill at Davenport, and F. L., when a boy, worked in this mill, and sawed a large portion of the timber for the Rock Island bridge. He resided at different periods in Quincy and Keokuk, and at the latter place learned photographing, and conducted a gallery. In i860, he came to St. Joseph, and opened a gallery, which he conducted for a considerable length of time. During the war he went South, and was commissiond First Lieutenant of the First Tennessee militia, and acted as Captain. After the war he returned to St. Joseph, where he has since been in trade. Mr. Mitchell is an inventive genius, and among the various inventions he has placed before the public is a washing machine, a fire grate and a fire escape. The latter is so constructed as to be easily operated, and in case of fire in a three or four story building, would prove invaluable in life saving. It is highly indorsed by firemen. He has been a life-long worker in the temperance cause, and is a member of the I. O. of G. T.

James Mitchell

Justice of the Peace, was born in Ireland, and in 1840 emigrated to America, locating in New York City. He had a good education in Ireland. Was married to Miss Kate Mitchell in 1869, and by her had two children, both living. Mr. Mitchell left New York in 1857 for St. Louis. He served as book-keeper during his stay in that city, and in 1868 emigrated to St. Joseph and engaged in the book business. In 1873 he became Deputy City Recorder, and in November, 1878, was elected Justice of the Peace, and has held that important and responsible office ever since. He is a member of the Catholic Church. While in New York the 'Squire, in connection with Thomas Dorsey McGee, published the American Celt from 1853 to 1857. The subject of this sketch has a table in his office that was used in the Court House at Sparta.

Richard Moore

carpenter ; was born in England January 14, 1836, where he enjoyed the advantages of a moderate educatiort. He emigrated to America in 1851, landing in Cleveland, Ohio, from which place he went to Mt. Vernon, and thence to Kansas, where he remained for three years. He afterwards explored Montana and returned to Missouri in the fall of 1859 ; has followed carpentering ever since. He married Mary Spearman, a native of England, and they had one child, Frank A. Mrs. M. died in 1857. Mr. Moore married in 1859 Mattie Pickard, also a native of England. By this union they have five children, Fred, Harry, Nelly, and Stephen. Mr. Moore's second wife died April 6, 1876. He enlisted in the Thirteenth Kansas Regiment, Company A, for three years, and returned home safe and sound. He is an Odd Fellow. Has been successful in life, and owns the house and lot where he lives.

Thomas D. Moore

proprietor of sale and feed stable, is a native of Jefferson County, West Virginia, and was born March 18, 1830. In 1856, he came to Missouri, locating on Grand River, Daviess County, and engaged in farming until 1869. From that time, resided at different points until 1880, when he became a resident of St. Joseph. Mr. Moore is a steady going, unassuming man, and is respected by all who have his acquaintance. In 1858, he was married to Miss A. B. Terrill. They have one son, William F.

George W. Morris

contractor and builder, is a native of Ohio, and was born March 25, 1833. Was there reared, educated and became proficient in brick masonry. He lived in Illinois for a few years, and in 1856, came to St. Joseph, and has since been a resident, with the exception of four years spent in the far West. Mr. Morris has erected many of the attractive and substantial buildings in St. Joseph, and has a good record as a contractor and builder. He was married in i860, to Miss Maggie Dillan. They have three children, Charlie, Allie and Harry. Mr. M. is an Encampment member of the I. O. O. F.

William Morrison

of the firm of Fredericks & Morrison, contractors and builders, was born in Wilmington, Delaware, November 24, 1833, and was reared on a farm. When sixteen years of age commenced to learn the bricklayer's trade in Philadelphia, remaining there several years, after which he went to St. Paul, Minnesota, and there made his home for two years. In the spring of 1858 he took up his residence in St. Joseph. His first work in the town was on the old Court House ; also worked on the Patee House. During the war he was engaged in railroading, and for a time was located at Denver, Colorado. He has been contractor of many leading buildings in this city, and also done a large amount of building in Iowa, Nebraska, and other States. Mr. Morrison has been twice married ; first, in i860, to Miss Mary Turner. By this union they had two children, Mary Agnes and John. Mrs. Morrison died in 1867. In 1872 Mrs. Liddie Southerland became his wife. Mr. M. is a Master Mason.

Charles Morehead

engineer on the St. Joseph & Western Railway, is a native of Campbell County, Kentucky, and was born April 8, 1842. His father, W. C, was a cooper by trade, and immigrated, with his family, to Quincy, Illinois, when Charles was quite young. When twelve years of age he com- menced to learn engineering on the Mississippi River, in which he became quite proficient, and this he followed for a number of years. In 1865, he came to St. Joseph, and was engineer on the ferry for a time. In 1867, he was on the packet line between St. Joseph and Omaha. In 1868, was captain on the ferry at Brownsville, Nebraska, and in 1869 was on the steamer Thompson Dean, as engineer, plying between St. Louis and New Orleans. Mr. M. commenced railroading in 1870 on the M. I. & M., at Alexandria, Missouri, and in 1872, returned to St. Joseph, and was on the transfer until 1873, when he went in the employ of the St. Joseph & Denver Railroad. He is an accomplished and experienced engineer, and is held in high esteem by his employers. In 1868, Miss Gertude Spalsbury became his wife. They have one son, Harry. Mr. M. is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

John L. Motter

railroad builder, was born in Frederick County, Maryland, in 1831, and graduated from the Marshall College, Pennsylvania. He emigrated to St. Joseph, Missouri, in July, 1856. Was married to Miss Helen M. Dunlap, in 1855, she being the daughter, of Hon. John Dunlap, a member of the State Senate. By this union they had five children, all living. Mr. Motter has been engaged in manufacturing, general merchandising, saw milling and railroading. He is a Mason and member of the Episcopal Church. He was a member of the Kansas Legislature in 1875. Mr. Motter was founder. President and Manager of the St. Joseph Glucose Works. He built the St. Joseph and Topeka Railroad, which was afterwards taken up, and he also built the St. Joseph and Des Moines Narrow Gauge Railroad to Albany. Was President and General Manager of this road, which was afterwards sold to the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Company, by whom he was retained as Manager.

John Muehleisen

of the firm of Muehleisen & Co., lumber merchants, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, January 2, 1839, ^nd came to America in 1855, locat- , ing in Racine, Wisconsin. In 1861, he enlisted in Company F., Nineteenth Volunteer Infantry, and passed through the usual routine of promotions, being mustered out as First Lieutenant. He participated at the long engagement at Petersburg, and many other notable events of the rebellion, and was three times wounded, once seriously, by a piece of a shell. He defended the Union cause faithfully until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. Returning to Racine, he soon after located in St. Joseph, and became an employe in the lumber firm of Bell & Lowell, and remained with them and their successors, for eleven years. In the spring of 1881, the present firm was organized, which comprises Mr. M., J. L. Unangst and M. Lillig. Our subject occupies a front rank among the St. Joseph business men, and is well known throughout, the Northwest. He was married in 1864, to Miss Christena Gress. By this union they have three children, Flora, Minnie and Stella.

Charles Murray

engineer on the Kansas City, St, Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad, is a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and was born December 9th, 1849; was there reared and educated and commenced railroading on the Baltimore and Ohio, in the capacity of fireman, in 1867- In i868, he went on the western division of the Chicago and Northwestern, remaining for a time ; thence on the Hannibal and St. Joseph, as fireman, after which we find him in the same position on the Missouri River, Fort Scott and Gulf ; here he remained five months, and served as fireman until April 3rd, 1872. April 17th, 1872, he accepted the situation of fireman on the Iron Mountain Road, remaining until October lOth, 1874, the latter part of this time being engineer. He next was on the Cairo and Fulton ; thence on the Mississippi Central, after which, for a few years, was on the Texas, International and Great Northern, and on the 28th of March, 1878, accepted his present position. He has had a wide experience in railroading, and is among the most trusted employees of the road. He is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.

E. D. Nash

grain dealer, and proprietor of St. Joseph Elevator No. i. One of the most important features of the commerce of St. Joseph is its grain trade. The largest dealer in this branch, ndt only in St. Joseph, but in the Northwest, is E. D. Nash, who came to Miss<ouri from his native State, New York, in 1859, ^^'^ has since been closely identified as, a buyer and shipper of grain. The capacity of the St. Joseph Elevator is 175,000 bushels. Mr. Nash was formerly, for several years, in the grain trade at Savannah. He commenced business in St. Joseph in 1869, the firm being Waterman & Nash. In 1875 he built the St. Joseph elevator. During the year 1880 the receipts amounted to one and a half million bushels. Mr. Nash buys at Savannah, Rosedale, Bolckow, Barnard, Pickering, Hopkins, Forest City, Craig, Mound City, Maitland, Skidmore, Whitman and other points.

Edward B. Neely

was born in Accomac County, Virginia, December 25, 1828. He enjoyed the benefits of early and classical training under his father, Professor

John Neely, a gentleman of fine attainments as a linguist and great ability as a teacher. Edward, in his seventeenth year, entered the junior class of Washington College, Pennsylvania, and soon after was appointed tutor of ancient languages. He was graduated with honor in 1847, and commenced his life-work of teaching, accepting the position of assistant in an academy near Baltimore. A year later he went to his native county and conducted a select school, and upon the death of his father succeeded him as principal of Margaret Academy, in East Virginia. From the first was an enthusiastic and successful teacher. Was married, May Sth, 1852, to Miss Charlotte Slagle, daughter of Hon. Jacob Slagle, of Washington, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. Joseph in 1854, and, in connection with a fellow student, established an academy, infusing into the management and teaching his individuality and enthusiasm. Mis associate soon turned his attention to commercial pursuits, leaving Mr. Neely in sole charge of the academy, and he soon won for himself and school the confidence and support of the people. Upon the organization of the St. Joseph public school system, in i860, he consented to become principal of the High School. The public schools were suspended during the late civil war, and Mr. Neely again opened his private school. In 1864, the public schools were reopened, and Mr. Neely was unanimously appointed superintendent. So ably and wisely did he fill this position that he has held it ever since. From this point on, the history of St. Joseph public schools and that of Mr. Neely are synonymous. In 1866, he was President of the Missouri State Teachers' Association, and was the same year, also, County Superintendent of public schools, receiving, for that position, a vote far in excess of any party strength. He was, in 1870, appointed a member of the Board of Regents of the State Normal Schools, and by that Board elected its President. The best evidence of Mr. Neely's ability, enthusiasm and success as a teacher is shown in the fact that he has been for seventeen consecutive terms elected Superintendent of the St. Joseph public schools, and was for six years and a half of that time County Superintendent of schools, each time elected with an increased majority. The Board of Public Schools have honored themselves and complimented him by naming one of their finest buildings the " Neely School." Mr. Neely's professional standing is well attested in the above outline of his career. He is a genial, studious, hardworking, painstaking gentleman, of great administrative ability, who infuses into his teachers much of his own individuality, and makes his home as pleasant and charming as his public life is unblemished, honorable and successful.

George A. Nelson

farmer. Section 27, post office St. Joseph, was born April 18, 1830, and is a native of Norway. He was reared in his native country till sixteen years of age, receiving his education in the common schools. In 1846, with his parents, he came to America, and located in Buchanan County. In 1853, he went to California, where he remained till 1861,. and while there was engaged in mining. His farm contains 100 acres, all of which is well improved. He was in the Missouri State Militia twelve months. He was married August 26, 1873, to Miss Osa Thompson. She was born in Norway, January 31, 1850. They have four children, Irena M., born September 20, 1874; Newton P., born May 27, 1876; Thomas N., born May 8, 1878, and Clarence, born December 3, 1880. His father, Peter, who now lives on the adjoining farm, was born in Norway, June 10, 1794, and while in his native country he was principally engaged in boat building and working on the sea.

dentist, was born in Green County, New York, June 17th, 1846, and when quite young removed to Ulster County, with his parents ; his father, J. J., who is a native of Richmond, Virginia, was a contractor and builder, and died when the son was thirteen years old. Our subject received the benefits of the common schools, after which he commenced the study of dentistry, at Kingston, New York., under Dr. Travis, a graduate of the Boston Dental College. After becoming thoroughly familiarized with the details of the profession he took a course in the College of Dentistry, in Boston. He commenced to practice in January, 1867, at Jeifersonville, New York, remaining three years, when he came to Missouri, locating at Plattsburg, where he practiced successfully until January, 1877, then removed to this city. The family are of English extraction ; his mother was Lucy Shaffer, the Shaffers being an old time York State family. Casper Shaffer was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Mr. N. was married, in October, 1871, to Miss Clara Zook, daughter of Thomas Zook, well known in the commercial circles of northern Missouri. They have three children : Aulbion, Eddie F. and Beulah.

Charles T. Nichols

millwright, was born in Lewis County, New York, April i8, 1830, and was there educated. When seventeen years of age he went to Carthage, Jefferson County, where he learned the millwright trade, and worked in various parts of the East, in 1861 assisting in organizing a company for the United States service. On account of inability for duty he was obliged to remain from the contest. His three brothers, U. S. Merritt, S. and -James L. were soldiers in the Union cause, the latter dying in the service from disease. His father, Samuel, was a bridge builder and stone contractor. In 1865 Mr. Nichols came West, spending the greater portion of two years at Helena and Virginia City, Montana. He erected the first saw-mill in Helena, and during his stay there was also interested in mining. He afterwards returned home, going to San Francisco and thence by steamer to New York. The spring of 1867 found him in St. Joseph, where he has since been a resident. His business extends throughout Northern Missouri, portions of Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. The St. Joseph Glucose Works, one of the largest institutions of the kind in the country, was fitted and placed in running order by Mr. Nichols. Millwright work is his specialty, but he is an adept in the various branches of mechanism. He married in 1864 Miss L. A. Pardee, of New York. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

"dealer in lime, cement and painters' sundries, was born in Prussia, Germany, January 18, 1830, and was reared, educated and learned the paintter's trade in his native country. When in about his twenty-fourth year, he came to America, previous to which he spent one year in London, England. After remaining one year in New York, he went to New Orleans, spending over a year, when he came to St. Louis, there residing .until the breaking out of the rebellion, when he enlisted in the Fourth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, as Sergeant. Was in the engagements at Springfield, Missouri, Pea Ridge, and with Curtis in the campaign from Pea Ridge to Helena. In 1863, while in a skirmish, he was severely wounded, which resulted in his being honorably discharged. He returned to St. Louis, resided there for a time, and thence to Leavenworth, and in the spring of 1865 came to St. Joseph. Until 1879, he was engaged in painting, and in that year opened his present house, which he has made a success. Was married in 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Gregory, who died, and he was again married in 1868, to Josephine Fitore. By this union they have five children - William, Gustave, Annie, Lizzie and Fred.

is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was there reared, educated, and learned the cabinet making trade. In 1852, he came to the United States, locating in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at his trade for three years, after which he came to Quincy, Illinois, engaging in the manufacture of furniture, and, for a time, did a large and lucrative business. Unfortunately, his factory was burned, which proved a serious loss financially. In 1866, he came to St. Joseph, and for five years was the junior member of L. Hax & Co., and since has been superintendent. He is an artist in all departments of the furniture trade, a close observer, and a skilled manager. Mr. Niemann is a member of the Catholic Church, and the German Catholic Benevolent Society.

of Niles, Riblet & Co., proprietors of the Vulcan Machine Shop, manufacturers of engines, boilers, etc., is a native of New London County, Connecticut, and was born February 16, 1840. When quite young he came West, and located at Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he resided four years, and learned the machinist's trade. He resided in Colorado and other localities until 1866, when he became a resident of St. Joseph. For several years he was foreman in the foundry now operated by Crowther & Rogers, and for nine years was in the employ of the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad Company. In the spring of 188 1, he engaged in trade. He has had a varied experience as a machinist, and is a very thorough one. Was married in 1870, to Miss Annie Tracy. They have four children - Harry, Fred, Milton and Calvin.

Charles Nold

carpenter and builder, was born in Prussia, Germany, March 29, 1842. His father, Adam Nbld, died in 1874. Charles remained in his native country until seventeen years of age, when he crossed the ocean, taking up his abode in Illinois. There resided until 1866, when he came to St. Joseph. Among the buildings that Mr. Nold constructed is Hax's furniture establishment, the Beigly & Robinson three stores, and others. He was married in Illinois, to Miss S. Keefer. They have four children, John W., Carrie, Henry, and Harrison. He is a member of the I. 0. O. F., Humboldt Lodge, 130.

contractor, is a native of London, England, and was born February 6, 1847. His father, Henry, was a contractor and builder, in that city, and there our subject became proficient in the business. In 1869, he came to America, taking up his abode in St. Joseph. Few contractors are more widely known than Mr. Nowland. His wife was formerly Miss Mary Jones. They have had five children, three of whom are living : Alice, Minnie and Maud ; lost two : Freddie and Edith.

Thomas Norris

dealer in dry goods, notions, boots, shoes, groceries, etc., Pateetown, is a native of Richmond, Virginia, and was born February 8, 183 1. His father, Thomas Norris, was a native of that state. At an early age our subject removed to Baltimore, Maryland, where he learned the cabinet making trade, and in 1850, came to St. Joseph and engaged in working at his trade, for a time being with D. J. Heaton. In 1853, he went over- land to California, returning in 1857, and remained until 1859, when he again drifted westward, going to Pike's Peak. In i860, he came here again, and engaged in merchandising, the firm being Norris & Turner, afterwards Norris & Ray, and latterly Norris & Payne. He has been closely associated with the progress of the city and county. In 1861, Miss Margaret Louden became his wife. She is the daughter of Hugh Louden, one of the pioneers of the county. They have seven children living: William, Annie, Edwin, Thomas H, Richard, Lula and Nellie B. They lost three: Eppa, Ida and Thomas.

foreman, Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad Company, is well known among railroad officials and employes. He was born in Waldo County, Maine, August ig, 1839, ^"^ was reared in the town of Searsport. His father, Cyrus B., was a blacksmith, and the subject adopted and learned that profession. For several years he was a seafaring man, and' was second mate on a brig. In 1862 he enlisted in Company E, Nineteenth Maine Volunteer Infantry, and was transferred to the navy and served until 1864, when he was honprably discharged. In 1867 he came West, and for a few years was engaged in mining in Montana, and after that he came to St. Joseph, engaging with the Kansas City Company as blacksmith, afterwards was fireman on the road, and eventually engineer. In 1879 he took charge of the round-house. Few railroad men are more familiar with the general detail of the business than Mr. Norris. He was married in the autumn of 1866 to Miss Hattie J. Patterson, of Maine. They have two children, Hattie L. and Clara E! He is a Mason, belongs to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandry.

H. Nunning & Son

brewers. Henry Nunning, the senior member, was born in Province of Westphalia, Prussia, and emigrated to America in 1849, locating at LaPorte, Indiana. He engaged in business, and after closing out, emigrated to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1854. The son, junior member of above firm, was born in LaPorte. Mr. Nunning established the brewery in St. Joseph in 1854. August was taken into the firm in 1879, and has been the successful manager ever since, The old brewery was situated corner of Eleventh and Faraon Streets, but becarne too small, and they were compelled to build a new one on its present site. This building is , 208x64 feet, two-stories high, with 400 feet of cellar ; four dry kilns, sixteen fermenting tubs of fifty barrels capacity each, and three of sixty-five barrels capacity each. They do their own malting. The capacity of this brewery is. sixty-five barrels at a brew, consuming 38,000 bushels of barley per year. They give employment to thirteen men, and their salaries amount to $1,000 per month.

physician and surgeon, Assistant Postmaster, and proprietor of the Riverton House, Riverton, was born, February 10, 1813, in Indiana, and is of German origin. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving his education at Green Castle, Indiana. He was married December 25, 1833, to Miss Wilmarth Bird, a native of Kentucky, born in 1815. They moved to Dundee, Kane County, Illinois, where he engaged in the mercantile business for some time, and then commenced the study of medicine. He attended Rush Medical College, during 1844 and '45, and first commenced the practice of his profession at Bethany, Harrison County, Missouri, in the spring of 1845. He remained there for eight years, then moved to Llano County, Texas, where he continued for sixteen years in practice. The country was infested by Indians and he had many narrow escapes. He has discovered a new mode of treating typhoid fever, has practiced it for thirteen yea.rs, and has met with good success. He returned to Harrison County, Missouri, in 1871, and, thence to this county, in 1876, settling at Corby's Mill, thence to Riverton, in the spring of 188 1. His wife died February 29, 1844, and left three children, Susan N. (now Mrs. Joseph Williamson), Julius F., and Marshall. He married again August i, 1846, Elizabeth A. Hulse, a native of Belmont County, Ohio, born September 27, 1830. They have seven children, John C, Sheppard H., Pleasant H., Missouri, Julette, Seth W. and Enos S.

William O'Hara

was born in Ireland May 12, 1840, and came to this country in 1855, stopping in Baltimore, Maryland, until the spring of 1861, when he then removed to Washington, District of Columbia, where he engaged in the employ of the Government, building fortifications, etc. In 1865, he left Washington, and went to Atchison, Kansas, where he accepted the appointment of foreman of track-laying on the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad. In 1868, he came to Weston, as foreman track-layer on the Missouri Valley Railroad, and in July, 1869, came to this city, to superintend track-laying for Hastings & Saxton, from St. Joseph to Richmond, and then from Hiawatha to Hastings, on the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad ; also superintended laying the track from St. Joseph to Winthrop, under Singleton. In 1872, Mr. O'Hara took charge of a construction train on the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad, which he continues to operate. In 1880, he was elected Councilman from the Fifth Ward, in which capacity he still acts. Mr. O'Hara is a man of excellent native judgment, is respected by his men, and is popular among his neighbors.

Friedrich Ohsten

who is among the oldest citizens of St. Joseph, was born May 5, 1802, near Stade, Hanover, where he was raised and learned the trade of miller. He emigrated to America in 1846, and arrived at New York, from which place he went to Buffalo, where he found employment on a steamboat. He made trips to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1847, ^^^ from there to New Orleans during one year. In 1848, he went to Kentucky, where he worked at the general merchandise business for two years, with success. In 1850, he came to St. Joseph, where he settled and followed his occupation for ten years. On account of failing health, he was compelled to retire from business, and invested his means in real estate. He was married in 1849, '^^ Kentucky, to Miss Carolina Grubitz, a native of Peyne, Hanover, Germany. They have one child - Carolina Frederike, born June 19, 185 1, who was married April, 1867, to Mr. Friedrich Lehmann, wholesale merchant, at Helena, Montana Territory.

Andrew Olsen

cooper, was born in Denmark, in 1843, and was there reared, learned his trade, and remained until' 1865, when he came to America, locating in St. Joseph. Here he has since been, identified with his branch of trade, making a specialty of brewery stock, and his trade extends into Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, and other states. He is a skilled workman and gives the business his undivided attention. Was married, in 1869, to Miss Annie Hanson, who died in 1873, leaving a daughter, Christina. He is a member of the Knights of Honor, and the German Benevolent Society.

Silas R. Owen

superintendent of the St. Joseph and Lake Railway, was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, June 9, 1843. In 1850 his father moved his family to Page County, Iowa. Silas learned the cabinet trade with his father, during which time he would work more at some new machinery or some invention than at his trade, very much to the annoyance of his father. He finally learned the photograph business, and invented the Globe Camera ; a previous claim, however, caused the rejection of his application for a patent. He followed the photograph business for six years, removing in the meantime to Stewartsville, Missouri, where he invented the. self-emptying sulky excavator, which is now in general use. He came to St.. Joseph in 1873 and became connected with the Missouri Valley Novelty Works, where he made several important inventions, among which is the Mahan & Owens dry placer invention for separating gold and silver from the dirt by a new process. He has also completed farmer and gardener, Section 7, post office St. Joseph, was born February 5, 1841, in Holmes County, Ohio, and removed with his parents when about eight years of age, to Missouri, they settling on a farm near St. Joseph. Here Daniel was reared and received the benefits of a common school education. During the late war he displayed his patriotism and love for country by enlisting in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and serving fifteen months. He moved to the place on which he now resides in 1866, and owns eighty-eight acres of well improved land. He gives his attention to his business, and, by honesty and industry accumulated considerable of this world's goods. He purchased an interest in the old Corby Mill, and is funning it in partnership with Mr. Cabels. He was married in the spring of 1865, to Miss Elizabeth Hesmiar, a native of Missouri, born November 19, 1841. They have had eight children, William, Henry, Emma, Lawrence, Washington, Frank, Lilly and Edith.

Ewald Padberg

was born November 20, 1847, in Westphalen, Prussia. After having received his education he followed the mercantile business, and held the position of director of a paper mill for six years. July 20, 1870, he came to America, landing at New York City, and immediately went to St. Louis, where he remained six months. Then he visited the state of Ohio for six months, and' December i, 1871, came to St. Joseph and formed a partnership with William Hellman in a meat market. In 1876, his partner died, and he has since carried on the business with great success. Married, January 9, 1875, Miss Flora Hellman. They had two children: Minnie, born in September, 1876, living, and an infant deceased.

William Pape

of the firm of William Pape & Co. The above name is a very familiar sound throughout the entire Northwest, a circumstance due entirely to the fact that he is the manufacturer, and has placed before the people the celebrated Pape Wagon. Its superiority, both in material and workmanship, has given it an enviable reputation, and at every fair exhibited this wagon, without paint or varnish, has taken first premium, which is a sufficient guarantee of its popularity. The firm of William Pape & Co., is comprised of William Pape, Charles Sprenzel and Adam Muthig. They have two establishments on Frederick Avenue - one between Eighth and Ninth, and the. other between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets, where they make a specialty of farm and spring wagons, and do general blacksmithing and jobbing. Mr. Pape has had a long and varied experience in the manufacture of wagons, and gives the business his undivided attention. Their trade, at home and abroad, is large, and continually on the increase.

John B. Parker

is a native of France, and was born in 1844, at Pitting, in Lorraine. In 1847, his parents emigrated to America, settling in East St. Louis. He was married December 12th, 1875, to Mrs. Louisa Gasser, a native of New York. She died in December, 1880.

was born in New York city, September i8th, 1831, and was deprived of his father by death, when quite young. He lived for a number of years in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and'served four years at house painting in New York city, and two years and a half in the Troy car works on the Hudson River. After this, for a time, he worked in the Port Schuyler carriage works, and subsequently established himself in trade in New Jersey ; there he attained a wide spread reputation for the superiority of his work. In 1877, he came west and located in this city, on the i6thof March. He has had thirty-three years experience as a painter, and is thoroughly conversant with all the details of the art. In 1854, Miss Catharine M. Kierstead, of Fairfield, N. J., became his wife. They have had twelve children, seven of whom are living: Charles W., James K., Elizabeth A., Amarantha, Charlotte, S. Margaret and Kate. They have lost five : Sarah A., Willie, Carrie L., Dorcas and Bennie.

Alvah Patee

another old settler of St. Joseph, was born August 3, 1804, in Cayuga County, New York, where he was raised. When young he located on a farm near Auburn, where he remained up to his sixteenth year. His father then bought a farm in Delaware County, Ohio, and settled there. Young Alvah assisted hi^ father until 1823, when he died. Our subject and his brother Henry took the management of the farm, which they worked successfully up to 1B60. Alvah came to this city in i860, and engaged in the lightning rod business, which he extended all over the State of Kansas and the western part of Missouri and Iowa with such success that he was enabled in 1863 to buy one hundred acres of land south of the city limits, located near King Hill. Becoming a neighbor of Jac. Madinger, the first wine grower, he followed his example and advice, and commenced raising wine. March i, 1 881, he rented his wine grove and retired from the hard work to which his whole life had been devoted. He was married in 1824, to Miss Roxinne Smith, of New York. They had four children - Eliphalet L., born February 13, 1827; Elmira E., born February 6, 1832, married first James W. Clayton, in 185 1, second Samuel Russel, February 8, 1869; Armede, born in 1836, died in 1838 ; and Althen A., born May 6, 1840, married P. H. Early, in 1866,

John Patee

Of all the prominent and active pioneers to whose efforts St. Joseph, today owes her consequence in the roll of Western cities,, none have contributed more substantially to her aggrandizement, or left behind them more enduring evidences of their successful enterprise, than the man whose name heads this notice. John Patee was born in Millford, Otsego County, New York, on the first day of August, 1794. He received an excellent education, and in his early days gained his support by teaching in Utica and other points in his native state. In 1836, he decided to seek his fortune in the West, and moved to the State of Ohio. In 1840, he emigrated to Arkansas. In 184S, he again moved, settling this time on the site of the present city of St. Joseph, which he made his final home, and which his energies contributed so largely to develop. Here he purchased three hundred and twenty acres of land, commencing at Sixth Street. This he afterwards laid off in town lots. It is known as Patee's addition to the city of St. Joseph, and now constitutes a populous, well built and business portion of the same. The price which he paid for this land was thirteen dollars per acre. Here he erected, at a cost of nearly $130,000, that stately monument of his enterprise, and faith in the future of St. Joseph, long known as the Patee House, and, in its day, not only the most elegant, but most excellently kept hotel in the city. Mr. Patee was never known to be idle, and though considerably in advance of his day in his estimate of the prospective development of the city, he was generally correct in his conclusions. His large estate he accumulated by honorable, legitimate nieans, without oppressing the poor, whose friend he ever was, and to whom he set an excellent example of industry, economy and unswerving integrity. In all his business transactions he was scrupulously exact. His well balanced mind was comprehensive in its grasp, logical and well stored with useful knowledge. The literary tastes acquired in his youth clung to him through life, and nothing seemed to afford him' greater pleasure than the recreation of reviewing the standard English and American authors, with whom he had been so long familiar. His powers of memory, evinced in the facility with which he quoted long extracts from these writers, up to his last days, was wonderful. His belief in the Bible was constant, but until a late period of his life, though a strictly moral man, he had not connected himself with any religious; denomination. He was, at the period of his death, which occurred February 14, 1868, a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Patee's taxable property at one time amounted in value to fully $3So,cxx3. Unlike the common herd of self-made men, he was public spirited and liberal of his means. A striking evidence of this noble attribute of the man exists, to-day in the presence of the beautiful Patee Park, which occupies the entire space bounded by Penn, Seneca, Ninth and Tenth Streets. He first donated this to the city on condition of its being improved within ten years. At the expiration of that period, nothing having been done, Mr. Patee notified the city authorities of their failure to comply with the terms of the gift and declared the same forfeited. The property, by this; time, had become valuable, and every one expected him to resume possession. His native generosity, however, asserted itself, and Mr. Patee renewed the donation, with the terms of which the city did not again fail promptly to comply. He had two children, Elijah andiMrs. Minerva Russell, both of whom he survived. A notable feature in the will of Mr: Patee, was a bequest in the shape of the interest on one thousand dollars to be annually paid by the executor to his former slave, Ann, the principal to. revert to the testator's heirs at her death. Besides one thousand dollars; to Mrs. Bridget Mansfield, whom, when a little girl, he had taken under his care and educated. The entire property was bequeathed to his six grandchildren. The funeral of John Patee was attended by all the old settlers of the city, and his remains were placed beside his wife and children in Mount Mora Cemetery.

of the firm of Patterson, Noyes & Co., wholesale dealers in and marrnfacturers of boots and shoes, was born August 25, 183 1, near St. Louis, Missouri, and was raised a farmer. In 1849 he left for California, returning in August, 185 1. - He engaged in the general merchandise business at Oregon, Holt County, in August, 1853. In September, 1857, he moved to Forest City, continuing in same line until 1871. In the meantime he was in business at Corning and Falls City, Nebraska. In 1872 he came to St. Joseph and engaged in the wholesale boot and shoe business. Mr. Patterson's father came to Missouri whilst it was under Spanish government. The family is one of the very first American families landing in

Missouri. St. Louis was then a French trading post. The Chouteau famihes were there as traders. There were about twelve-houses or cabins at St. Louis. Mr. Patterson was married in 1857 to Miss Mary E. Bevan, a native of Virginia. They have raised five children. He is a Mason and member of the M. E. Church (south). The above firm is successor to Buck, McCoun & Patterson, which was established in 1872. They control the labor of the Missouri penitentiary, and make a specialty of manufacturing at the prison and St. Joseph, employing nineteen men in the wholesale department and work about two hundred men in the penitentiary. Their business room is thirty by one hundred and forty feet.vfour floors high. They make a specialty of standard screw work.

Joel Johns Penick

was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia April 19, 1808, and was consequently in the seventy-first year of his age at the time of his death. He went to Kentucky at the age of nine, and was raised in Greene and Breckenridge Counties. He came to Missouri at the age of nineteen, and was married May i, 1828, in Boone County, to Miss Sophia B. Ridgeway, who (1881) survives him. Mr. Penick came to the Platte Purchase, July 10, 1837, and settled at West Point, a small village fourteen miles due south of St. Joseph. There were then not more than a half dozen families in the Purchase, and soon afterward Mr. Penick was. made ppstmaster at West Point, the first appointment, by the way, in the Platte Purchase. He was engaged in merchandising, at West Point for twelve years, and removed thence to St. Joseph. Mr. Penick was reared a farmer, but for the past forty or forty-five years had been engaged ia mercantile pursuits. For sixteen or seventeen years irhmediately previous to his death he was associated with his son, William R. Penick, in the drug business in St. Joseph. He was one of the oldest citizens of that city, and none were held in higher esteem than he. He was never a politician, but, for a term or two, was a member of the town council. He ever bore the character of an exemplary citizen, and the reputation of a moral, christian gentleman. During the year previous to the death of Mr. Penick, which occurred in St. Joseph, Sunday, January 12, 1879, he and his wife celebrated the occasion of their golden wedding. He left a wife and four children: General William R. Penick, of St. Joseph; Sarah Anne Bell, of Jackson County; Robert Thomas Penick and Mattie W. Riley, of St. Joseph.

was born in Buchanan County, Missouri, October 14, 1841. Was reared and educated to mercantile business. At the breaking out of the civil war he united his fortunes with those of the South. The first year of the war he was instructor of tactics in the Missouri State Guard. During the remainder of the war he was in the Tenth Missouri Infantry, C. S. A., as captain of Company E, and when the war ended was adjutant of the same regiment. He served four years in the Confederate army, residing in St. Louis one year. Returned to St. Joseph in 1866. In October, 1861, he married Miss Lizzie Rulo, a native of Platte County. By this marriage he has had two children, Lizzie R., born February 15, 1868, and Mattie S., born February iS, 1869. Mr. P. is a member of Charity Lodge, No. 331, A. F. & A. M., and is now (1881) Master of the Lodge. He is also a Companion of Mitchell R. A. Chapter. He is a man of few words, but an honorable gentleman whom to know is to esteem.

William Ridgeway Pejstick

was born near Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, on the 20th day of May, 1829, and is now (1881) fifty- two years of age. Joel J. Penick, his father, was born in Prince Edward County, Virginia, but removed to Kentucky when a child, and grew ,up amid the rough, stern experiences of border life. He emigrated to Central Missouri when quite young, and married Sophia B. Ridgeway (daughter of William Ridgeway), who was born in or near Kincaid's Fort, in Howard County, Missouri. The parties married when quite young, and when the father was twenty-one and the mother sixteen years old, the subject of this sketch was born. He was about eight years old, when his parents removed to what was called " The Platte Purchase," then a wilderness, and located about fourteen miles south of where the City of St. Joseph has since been built. The county being new and sparsely settled, .the opportunities to procure an education were very limited, but, by the care and thoughtfulness of his parents, and his own indomitable energy, he managed to secure sufficient education to transact business, and grapple with life successfully. From the age of eight to eighteen, he labored on a farm, occasionally going to school two or three months in the winter. He procured books, such as were accessible, and spent the long winter evenings reading by firelight, and, during the day, when resting from labor, .he generally had a book with him, and spent the hour for rest in study. A teacher was finally employed in the district school, who was capable <)f teaching English grammar and arithmetic, beyond the " Rule of Three," the first teacher ever employed there possessing such superior qualifications. He was then about seventeen years old, and three months instruction by the new teacher gave him such a start in those studies as to enable him to master them quite successfully, by his own firelight at home. In the following summer his parents removed to St. Joseph, and young Penick was permitted to resume his attendance at the country school'; but, in a few weeks after, the teacher died, and he was with the charge of the school. After teaching three months (devoting every spare moment to study, and making excellent progress), he spent a few months at a high school, in St. Joseph, and was employed for a brief period as bookkeeper for -William Ray. Achieving success in his studies, he again took charge of the district school in his old neighborhood, for six months. He then determined to study medicine, gave up the school, and spent the winter in the study of pharmacy, chemistry and anatomy, paying his board, in the meantime, by giving instruction to a few children. In the following spring, he engaged in the drug store of Haycraft & Howard, in St. Joseph, with a view of promoting his knowledge of medicine, and enabling himself to take a course of medical lectures. It three months, his employers found him so conversant with the details of th^ business, and so popular with the customers, that they engaged him permanently, but he did not give up the idea of becoming a doctor, for many years, and continued his studies with a view of taking a course of lectures as soon as it was convenient. As Ms salary was small, he was permitted to deal in school books and stationery, in a small way, on his own account. He had, when he went into the drug store, fourteen dollars in money. With this money he bought the stock of a book peddler (who had become tired of the business), which he soon sold out, and was ready to purchase more. His employers recommended him to dealers in St. Louis and Louisville, as worthy of credit, where he purchased, partly for cash and partly on time, and he continued the business for three years, being very careful, in the meantime, not to neglect his duty to his employers. On the nth of January, 1852, he was married to Miss Amanda D. Grigg, and on the 20th of May following (the day he was twenty-three years old), he became a partner of Dr. Robert L. Wood in a drug and book store, in St. Joseph. In the three years of his clerkship, and his small dealings in books, he saved money enough to commence housekeeping and invest $i,5CX) in the store as a partner. His numerous friends at the old establishment, where he was a clerk, followed him to the new one, and the business was successful. At the end of thirteen months he purchased the interest of his partner, and is yet (1881) engaged in the same business he commenced as a clerk more than thirty-two years ago. He has never been a politician. He was Coroner of Buchanan County four years, and served one year as a member of the City Council of St. Joseph, and two years as Mayor of the city. By his labors and influence a fire department was organized, which is now the pride of the city. Other public and benevolent enterprises were brought into life by his active energies, which have proved to be blessings to the community. He seems to have the rare giftjof imparting vitality to every enterprise he engages in, and byi ^ peculiar magnetic power of winning for it friends and popularity. A portion of the time he was Mayor, he was President of the St. Joseph and Denver City Railroad Company (now St. Joseph and Western). It was through his energy and iniluence, and that of his City Council, that work was recommenced on the road in 1866, which resulted in its completion. The road was commenced several years before, but the work was suspended on account of the war. For many years of his life he has been an active Free Mason. He has taken all the degrees conferred in the United States, up to and including the Thirty-second Degree of the Scottish Rite. He has been Master of the Lodge, High Priest of the Chapter, Commander of the Commandery, Master of the Lodge of Perfection, and Master of the Council of Royal and Select Masters. He has also been honored by nearly all of the Masonic Grand Bodies of Missouri with the highest office they could confer. He was Grand Master of the Grand Lodge, Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter, Deputy Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar, and Gransd Master of the . Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters. Three of these grand offices he held at the same time, which was a triple honor rarely enjoyed by any person. During his official connection with the Grand Lodge, he took an active interest in the affairs of the Masonic College, which had been organized in Missouri, and exerted all his influence to secure its prosperity, and preserve it to the craft. He was with Foster and Carnegy, and othefs^the party of progress, and the party ready and willing to make sacrifices to sustain the college, as well as the honor and dignity of the craft. During the late war,, he was an'active supporter of the Government, and gave a large portion of his time in assisting in enterprises to strengthen the cause of the Union and suppress the rebelion. He organized a secret association of Union men, called the Unconditional Union Club of Missouri, which consisted of about one hundred different clubs. They contributed much towards keeping Union men united in the Northwest portion of Missouri. While the war was in progress he held five military commissions. He was first a Major, on the staff of Brigadier General Ben. Loan. He was next commissioned Lieutenant Colonel, and afterwards Colonel, of the Fifth Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, a regiment he raised for the service of the United States. Afterwards, he was commissioned Colonel of a regiment in the service of the state, and a Brigadier General of the Militia in Northwest Missouri. Most of the active military service he performed was in Platte, Clay, Cass and Jackson Counties, contending with guerrillas, commanded by Todd, Quantrell, and other desperate commanders, of the same kind. It will be seen that his life has been one of activity. Whatever he undertook, he did well. In business, in civil office, in the craft, in the army, in whatever he engaged, he threw into it all the energy of body and mind, and rarely failed of success. He is a large man, erect, muscular, and of a commanding presence. In his intercourse a native of Montgomery County, Maryland, was born December 6, 1818. He was there reared and educated in mercantile business. Upon attaining his majority (in 1839) he emigrated to Clay County, Missouri, where he' resided till 1841, when he moved to Platte County, and located in Weston, then the great frontier trading point of Missouri. There he engaged in mercantile business with his brother, E, A. Perry. In 1842, the Perrys established a branch house in the then incipient village of Blacksnake, or as it is called to-day, St. Joseph. In 1843, they erected for a store house the first brick building in the place. This was on Main Street, near Francis. It was stocked with domestic goods, queensware, etc. They were also extensively engaged in the Salt Lake trade. The cattle which hauled their wagons to that point were afterwards driven to California, where they commanded a good price. At a subsequent period they substituted mules for oxen in this traffic. They continued actively engaged in the freighting business till the completion of the railroad to the Pacific Coast, when their once lucrative occupation became numbered with the things of the past. Mr. Perry, in his long and active frontier career, has achieved no small amount of good. In 1845, he was the sutler of General Alex. Doniphan's command in his celebrated expedition. In 1854, he went through to Salt Lake in the same capacity with Colonel Stephens, and was engaged in furnishing Government supplies until 1857. During this period his life was one of almost constant excitement, and many were the thrilling adventures and hair-breadth escapes which he encountered. When the post was established at Fort Riley, Mr. Perry took the contract for furnishing it supplies. The better to facilitate this end, he purchased a steamboat, on which he shipped them up the Kaw River. He was the pioneer and only successful navigator of this stream. At the breaking out of the late civil war, he took the contract for supplying the army of the plains with corn. The magnitude of this undertaking may be inferred from the fact that in fifteen months, it amounted to two and a half million dollars. He had in his employ at one time 1,200 teams. During the period of his engagement in these enterprises, he continued to maintain his interest in St. Joseph, where he is at present (1881) engaged in the commission and storage business. Of all the pioneer settlers of St, Joseph, none have passed through more active and stirring scenes, or experienced greater variety of fortunes than Charles A. Perry. His sympathetic nature is remembered by many who experienced, in the early days of St. Joseph, his liberal assistance.

Elias H. Perry

was born in the State of Maryland, December 19, 1819, and continued to reside there till he had attained his majority, when, allured by visions of wealth to be acquired in ,the West, he determined to try his fortune in that favored region. Accordingly in 1841, we find him in Weston, then the great Western trading point of the state, employed as a clerk in the mercantile house of C, A. Perry & Co. In 1842, in company with his brother, he opened a store in what was then known as Robidoux Landing, or more generally, Blacksnake Hills, (the present St. Joseph), thus constituting, next to Joseph Robidoux, the founder of the city, the first mercantile firm in the place. Their store building was a log house, stocked with the usual line of goods suitable for outfitting trains and adventurers bound for the distant West. Their stock of goods, at that time, was the largest to be found in the Northwest. As their business increased, they subsequently erected a double brick store to accommodate its demands. Besides their regular business of merchandising, they also engaged in freighting and in buying stock for the California market. This latter increasing so rapidly, Mr. Perry found it expedient in 1852, to move to California for the purpose of giving the business at that end of the line his personal attention. He remained there four years. He was also engaged for the period of a year in merchandising at Great Salt Lake City. During his sojourn in the distant West, he continued to retain his interest in the establishment at Weston. After an active career of many years in the Western trade, he returned in 1856 to St. Joseph. In the autumn of 1880, in company with Mr. Moore, his son-in-law, he embarked in the grain and produce business in that city. Few, if any men in the Northwest, have been more closely identified with its growth and development. Indeed the name of Perry is so intimately associated with the early history and progress of Western enterprise that it has become a household word in this country, and certainly more popular men never lived in the West.

V. W. Perry

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, postoffice St. Joseph, was born January 1st, 1 8 12, in Montgomery County, Maryland, within sixteen miles of Washington, and was there reared, spending his boyhood days on the farm and receiving the benefits of a common school education. When twenty-one years of age he immigrated west, and in 1842, settled in Platte County, Missouri, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. He was one of the leading and respected 'citizens of that county, and came from there to this county in the fall of 1875 ; he o^yns a farm of 218 acres, well cultivated and contains a young orchard. Mr. Perry has been twice married ; first, in May, 1854, to Miss Louisa Darst, a native of Kentucky. She died in September, 1862, leaving three children : Benjamin, Louise and Althia. He was married again, in 1866, to Miss M. Herndon, a native of Kentucky. They are members of thf M. E. Church south, and are honored citizens of this county.

The Pfeiffer Stone Company

Charles A. Pfeiffer, President; Joseph Pfeiffer, Vice President; F. W. Gensen, Secretary, manufacturers of and dealers in stone, marble and granite work, and proprietors of steam saw mills. This firm ranks prominently among our western manufacturers, there being no shops of this class in the Great West outside of Chicago and St. Louis which by far reach the standard and the magnitude of the works of the above named company. The Messrs. Pfeiffer, well and favorably known, not only in St. Joseph and its immediate vicinity but far beyond the region to which this class of manufacturers generally limit themselves, began to do business in St. Joseph some twenty years ago, on a very moderate scale, but endowed with plenty of pluck and energy, and on the support of a thorough training in their mechanical and artistical pursuit, they have, by industrious work, close attention to their business, and intelligent management of the same, now reached the reputation of being foremost in their trade within the territory of the Far West, and not only have they contributed largely towards building up and beautifying our Western cities with their skillful works of art, but they can also point with pride to a number of stone fronts by them built in St. Joseph and erected in Chicago. The senior member of this firm, Mr. Joseph Pfeiffer, is a native of Bingen, in Hohenzollern, Sigmaringen, Germany, and was born March 23, 18 17. While learning in practice the trade of a stone and marble cutter, he spent his leisure hours in educating himself under the direction and instruction of an architect and building master, in the science of architecture and construction. His studies completed, he sought practical accomplishments, by working for and under the supervision of famed sculptors and builders, lent a hand in the erection of many structures and some far reputed works of monumental art, again went through a course of studies in the Royal Polytechnicum, in Munich, and finally passed the government examination with honors, being duly qualified to act in the capacity of a building master. Then, after serving some time as a foreman and superintending the construction and erection of an eminent public building of cut stone, he settled down in his native town, commencing business on his own account, and married. Amongst the most prominent .works of his chisel, through which he earned fame in his native country, is the life-size statue of our Lord Jesus, on the cross, carved in Carrara marble, and erected on a pediment in the churchyard of Donau Eschingen. The revolutionary year 1848, saw him implicated in the people's bold strike for liberty, which caused him to emigrate to America. Here he worked alternately in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, at his trade, until April, i860, when he arrived in St. Joseph. Small was his beginning when he opened a stone and marble shop on Frederick Avenue, corner of Ninth, and many times the outlooks were gloomy, with but little hope for future prosperity, when a change for better fields was tempting, but a belief in the future greatness of his adopted town prompted him to stand by it, and St. Joseph grew and with it grew the demand for work of his hands-. Soon more capacious shops became a matter of necessity, and the business was transferred to the corner of Charles and Sixth Streets, where a two-story brick house with stone trimmings was erected. This served himfo- a residence, shop, and warehouse for cement, lime, plaster, etc., until the year 1867, when he bought the present site of the company's grounds on Locust Street, from Third to Fourth Streets, and took into partnership with him his oldest son, Charles A. Pfeiffer, thereafter doing business under the firm name of J. Pfeiffer & Son, until the i8th of June, 1881, when the Pfeiffer Stone Company was incorporated. Joseph Pfeiffer was married, February 13th, 1844, to Louisa Waldschitz, of PfuUendorf They have had five children, of whom three are living, Charles A., Pauline and John Joseph.

Charles Anton Pfeiffer, eldest son of Joseph Pfeiffer, was born in the city of Sigmaringen, Germany, on the 19th of December, 1844. When about five years old he came, with his mother, to this country, following, the father, who had previously emigrated. He received a common school education in New York, Philadelphia and Chicago, and when a mere boy yet, helped his father in his trade, under whose instruction he finally became a practical stone and marble cutter. He learned from ihis father the art of sketching and drawing and making practical estimates on stone and marble work and thus prepared himself thoroughly for the line of business which he follows, and for the management of the large establishment, at the head of which he stands to day. He married Louise Koch, of Louisina, Mississippi, in the year 1871. They had four children of whom three are living : Otto, Joseph and Agathe. Frederick W. Gensen, the third member of the firm, and its secretary, was born in Arendsee, Prussia, in February, 1846. Received a final education at a Royal Gymnasium, preparing himself for a merchant. After six years of business life, he served in the Prussian army, and upon receiving his regular discharge came, in 1869, to America. After four year's stay he returned to his native country, but with a seed of Americanism within himself, which grew, and induced him, in 1878, to emigrate and seek a permanent home. He married, October loth, 1878, Pauline Pfeiffer.

Trutpert Pfefferle

was born in Baden, Germany, July 27, 1844, and received a common school education. He is what might be truly called a self-made man. He emigrated to America May 4, 1866, and came immediately to St. Joseph, Missouri. He was a stone mason by trade, and in the winter worked for the New Ulm distillery. In 1871 he started in business for himself He was married May 15, 1873, to Miss Sophia Miller, who was born in Switzerland. They have three little girls. He is an Encampment member of the I. O. O. F., and a member of sciences and sixteenth principle, engineer on the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad, was born in Monroe County, Missouri, November 9, 1S44. His father, Solomon, was one of the early settlers in that section. A. K. was raised in Audrain County, and was educated at the Seminary in Mexico under the tutorship of Professor Skelton. When eighteen years of age he commenced railroading in the capacity of fireman on the Hannibal & St. Joe, but his experience for two years was not as pleasant as it might have been, owing to fact that the war was in its zenith, and bushwhackers would tear up the rails, destroy bridges, etc., and it was necessary to have the cab lined with boiler iron as a preventative against bullets. In 1864 Mr. Pickle enlisted in the Thirty-ninth Missouri, and served until the close. After the war he returned to the Hannibal & St. Joseph Company, and was in their employ until 1876, the greater portion of the time as engineer. In the spring of that year he accepted a position on the Kansas City. St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad. He is recognized as a competent, trustworthy engineer, and is held in high esteem by his Employers. On the 12th of November, 1869, Miss Angelia Montague became his wife. They have two children, Freddie and Alice. Mr. Pickle is a member of the Brotherhood of J^ocomotive Engineers and a Mason - Mitchell Chapter.

John S. Pickett

farmer, section 22, post office St. Joseph, was born in Kenton County, Kentucky, December 12th, 1805, and in 1837 came to Missouri and located in Clay County. In 1841, he moved to Platte County, and in 184S, came to Buchinan -County ; has principally followed farming during life, but has also worked at the carpenter trade. His landed estate consists of about seven hundred acres of choice land, most of which is well improved. Hewas married in December, 1826, to Miss Juda Benson, who was born in Kenton County, Kentucky. She died in 1848, leaving nine children, four of whom are living: William, Elijah, John and Lavina. Mrs. Eliza Lacy, of Kentucky, became his second wife, her maiden name being Tar. By this second union they had five children : Joseph and Jerome, (twins) Charles, Emma and Boston.

Joseph A. Finer

Mayor of the city of St. Joseph, was born in Boone County, Kentucky, August 1st, 1820, and received a fair business education in the common schools of his native state. He was the eldest of four brothers. Presley Piner, his father, carried on a large tobacco factory, near Florence, in Boone County, where he died when young Joseph was but eight years of age. On his mother's second marriage, he determined to leave home in quest of fortune. Accordingly, with a scanty wardrobe, and no means, save willing hands aud a hopeful heart, he began the active journey of life. He subsequently found himself in Kenton County, in his native state, where he engaged in the service of a merchant ; he was, at that period, fifteen years of age. He remained in this store several years, rising from one position of trust to another till he became entrusted with the direction of the business, at a good salary. He afterwards moved to Campbell County, Kentucky, of which he was subsequently elected sheriff. At the expiration of his term of office he was chosen judge of the county court of the same county. In 1862, he moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits, meeting with the most satisfactory success, for the period of four years, after which he was burned out, sustaining a loss, in this calamity, of $15,000. Since that period he has been engaged in various enterprises. In 1 87 1, he went into the business of transportation, and is now President of the St. Joseph Omnibus Company. April, 1878, Judge Finer was elected, on the Democratic ticket. Mayor of the city of St. Joseph,, by a majority 804 votes, the largest ever achieved by any candidate in this place. His competitor in this election was also a popular and estimable citizen. In 1880, he was again elected to the position of Mayor, by a large majority. In his public career in St. Joseph he has achieved the character of a painstaking, capable and impartial officer. August I2th, 1853, he married, in Newport, Kentucky, Miss Sophia F. Bennett, daughter of Dr. J. Bennett, Surgeon in the United States army. He has one daughter, she is the wife of Thomas A. Massey, of St. Joseph.

David Finger

pork and beef packer, was born in South Germany, March 10, 1831, and is the son of Christian Finger, who started with his family, consisting of his wife and ten children, to the United States in 1833. After a voyage of six weeks they landed at New Orleans, and from this place went to-

Cincinnati, Ohio, where David was raised. His father was a butcher bytrade, and at this business th«C son assisted ; at the same time he had a large experience in the office. In 1852 he became impressed with the advantages offered by St. Joseph and decided to make it his home. Here he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law in the manufacture of soap, candles, and lard oil. After two years, in connection with this business, they engaged in packing, which they continued until 1865. At this time Mr. Hauck retired and Mr. W. Zook and J. C. Waterman became his partners, and continued the packing business until 1875, when the firm dissolved and Mr. Finger has since been engaged in his present business.' From 1865 to 1871 Mr. P. was largely interested in the Colhoun Bank, and in addition to his stock business he does a large wholesale ice trade. Mr. P. is a large tax-payer of the city. He was married to Miss Catharine Hauck June 12, 1854. She was born in Cincinnati. They have three children, Benjamin Franklin, born August 13, 1856 ; Viola Emilie, born May 29, 1858, and William Oscar, born November 8, i860.

Henry Pfeiff

of the Crystal Palace horse shoeing shop, was born in Hessen Darmstadt, Germany, on the 22d of March, 1835, and when sixteen years of age, he came to the United States, locating in Virginia. After a short stay there, he migrated to Burlington, Iowa, remaining eight years, during two of which he operated a shop. He then paid a visit to the old country, remaining a short time, and on his return, which was in i860, located in St. Joseph. In 1861, he tendered his services to the Union cause, and after serving six months, was honorably discharged. He returned to St. Joseph, where he has since been engaged in trade. He is a skilled veterinary surgeon, and in this profession does a lucrative business. He was married in 1857, to Miss Mary Volheiser. Their family consists of Lucinda, Louie, Arthur and LilHe.

Peter Podvant

feed and sale stable ; was born in Canada East, September 14, 1838, and spent his early life in farming. In 1849 he located in St. Charles County, where he engaged in farming, and there resided until 1865, when he became a resident of St. Joseph. For a number of years he was engaged in teaming, and in 1876 embarked in his present vocation. He is a thorough horseman, and has made the business a success. He was married February i, 1858, to Miss P. Tayon. They have seven children, L. A., Florence, Louise, Julius, Nealy, Isabelle, and Frank.

Fountain Poindexter

superintendent of Duffy Bros.' brick yard, was born in Anderson County, Kentucky, May 8, 1819, and was there reared and educated. His father, Robert, was a native of Virginia, and settled in Kentucky in 1784. He had been educated for the ministry, but afterwards chose the profession of school teaching. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, under General Anthony Wayne, and assisted in notching the wagon road from Lexington," Kentucky, to Cincinnati, Ohio. He was twice married, and by the first marriage had six children, and by the second four. Our subject is of the latter family. His uncle, George Poindexter, was a prominent politician in the State of Mississippi, and was at one time governor, and occupied a seat in Congress during the term of service of Davy Crockett. In 1857 Fountain came to Missouri, locating in Independence, and in 1859 came to Buchanan County. For some time he was engaged in farming. During the war he was employed in the manufacture of brick, and has devoted his attention to that branch of industry principally since. He has attained a wide reputation as a brick maker, having had forty-eight years' experience, and is one of the leaders in that business. Mr. Poindexter has been married three times. His first wife was Mary Ann Webster, and by her he had five children. His second wife was Mary E. Stephens, and by this union three children, of whom J. Albert and Joseph D. are living. His third wife was Mrs. Matilda Smith (Grannis).

George W. Pooler

dealer in painters' supplies, glass, and artists' goods, was born in Cortland County, New York, February 3d, 1826, and was there reared, educated and learned the painter's trade. In 1 866, he came West and took up his abode in St. Joseph. For a time he was clerk in the establishment of Webb, Fuller & Co., after which he embarked in painting and contracting, and has done a great portion of the first-class work of the city. In 1880, comprehending the wants of the craft, both in the city and throughout the adjoining county, he opened his present wholesale and retail house, where is kept a select line of mixed colors, window glass, brushes, white lead, dry and distemper colors, varnishes and artists' sundries. He has had thirty-eight years' experience, and with experience is combined close observation, so that he stands at the head of his profession. He is a Master Mason and a member of the chapter.

B. C. Porter

was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, January 23, 1813. His father was killed the day before his birth. He was raised on a farm, and in 1837, his mother and twin brother, John W., came to Missouri, and settled eight miles north of the city of St. Joseph, and improved a fine farm. B. C. came in September, 1838, and pre-empted 160 acres of land, near his mother and brother, and went to work with a will to improve it. In 1849, he came to St. Joseph and built the first regular livery barn in the place. The building is now Occupied as a pottery, on Main Street. In 1850, he sold out to William Ardery. He then moved on to his farm, where he remained until 1862, when he returned to the city, where he has since lived. He opened a grocery and operated it for one year, and sold out, since which time he has been dealing in real estate, building and improving lots, etc. He married Miss Rosanna Ardery, daughter of John and Elizabeth Ardery, near Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky, October i, 1836. Mrs. Porter died March i^, 1880. They were among the most active members of the M. E. Church South for forty-three years, being members here of the Francis Street Church. They were among the foremost members in all the worthy enterprises, improvements and benevolences of the church and society. , was born in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, October nth, 1837, and when three years old was taken by his parents to Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, where they rem^iined until 1843, and then removed to Booneville, Missouri, where the family lived until 1848, and then changed their residence to DesMoines, Polk County, Iowa. While living here, the subject of our sketch- carried the first newspaper ever delivered that was printed at that place. In 1850, he returned to Missouri, and, after stopping a short time at Weston, in Platte County, he came to St. Joseph, and worked at the printing business in the office of the Adventurer, published by E. Livermore, and continued the same business with James A. Millan, in the office of the Cycle, and was foreman in this office when the Cycle was published by E. C. Davis. In connection with James A. Millan, he started the first job office in St. Joseph. In May, 1858, he started the St. Joseph West. In August, i860, he went to Memphis, Tennessee, and was employed in the offices of the Eagle and Enquirer, and, a few days before the presidential election, he was compelled, for his own safety, to leave between two days, owing to his strong Union sympathies. He went to Ohio, and, under the first call of President Lincoln for three years' troops, he enlisted as a private in the Forty-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and, after passing the several grades of promotion, was mustered out as captain, at the close of the war. In 1867, he returned to St. Joseph, and took a position on the cases of the St. Joseph Herald, and soon after he became business manager for Wilkinson & Bittinger. In 1869, he bought out the latter's interest, and became a partner of Mr. Wilkinson as proprietor of the St. Joseph Herald. This relation existed about one year, when the firm sold out to Hallowell & Bittinger, and he then organized the St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, with which he has since been so prominently identified. In December, 1877, he was appointed by President Hays Postmaster at St. Joseph, and held the position until June 15, 1881. This office he filled with remarkable ability, and his official record is without a stain. Politically, he is a staunch Republican, and the party find in him an able advocate of their principles. He is a good public speaker, and expresses himself in good language, of which he has ready command. He married Miss Sarah A. Johnson on the 6th day of September, 1858. She was born in Highland County, Ohio. Mrs. Posegate died July 23, 1878, leaving tWo daughters, Kate, now Mrs. Robert Hughart, and Mamie.

W. Angelo Powell

architect, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born January 7, 1828. His early education was received in his native city, after which - he attended school in Philadelphia. His parents were desirous that he should fit himself for the Presbyterian ministry, and were about to send him to Princeton, New Jersey, for that purpose. For winters he studied medicine with the celebrated Dr. Smith, of Baltimore, with a view of becoming a practitioner. However, he abandoned this idea, and commenced the study of architecture in New York City, under Min^rd Lafever, continuing five years. After this, for a time, he pursued his vocation in that city. Returning to Baltimore, he studied civil engineering under Mr. Lathrop, and assisted in the topography of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, between Pedivant and Grafton. Next he became associated with Robert Mills, an architect on public buildings at Washington, D. C, which partnership existed from 1847 to 1853. During this time he made the designs for the extension of the United States Capitol, the Washington National Monument, Marine Hospital and other public buildings. He again returned to Baltimore and was in the architectural business with his brothers until 1857, when they went to New York City and Mr. Powell came to Cincinnati, Ohio. He had many warm friends in Washington and Baltimore, and as a result carried several introductory letters to prominent citizens of Cincinnati, which proved very beneficial. He soon had large offices, employed thirteen draughtsmen, and did a flourishing business until the breaking out of the war, when he lost $6,000. Becoming acquainted with Gerierals McClellan and Rosecrans, he was prevailed upon to accompany the latter into Virginia, and continued as engineer through the war, receiving a captain's commission, and was mustered out as Colonel. Was with Generals Cook, Schenck, Piatt,

Siegel and others. He planned and built the fortifications at Harper's Ferry, Winchester and other points. Was in twenty-four engagements, once was slightly wounded, had his horse shot from under him, and was twice captured. The first time it was a question of life or death, and he shot his captor. On the second occasion, he passed through the lines at Harper's Ferry on a pass from General A. P. Hill as a doctor. After the war, he became civil engineer for a large mining company at Nashville, Tennessee, and was also interested in oil wells. Mr. Powell speculated with disastrous results financially. Then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and finding the city full of architects, turned towards Missouri. Arriving in the autumn of 1866, he located in St. Joseph. Friends in the East advised him not to go so far West, as the country was not sufficiently advanced to afford him employment. Since locating here, he has designed some of the best buildings in the Western country. Mr. Powell has been practicing his profession upwards of thirty-three years, and if attention and ability deserves its reward, he is certainly worthy. Quite a number of young men have studied under him, three of whom are now practicing architecture in the West, one in South America, three in the middle states and three in the Eastern cities. He has four brothers, three of whom studied architecture and engineering with him. Two of them are practicing in Eastern cities. In his early practice he knew all the architects in the United States, then about a dozen. In his day architecture and civil engineering were studied and practiced jointly as one profession. Mr. Powell is a healthy, robust man ; was never sick but once, ^ind in that instance, on account of privation in. the army. Is of a jovial disposition, a brilliant conversationalist, a close student and keeps up with the times in matters pertaining to his profession. Belongs to a longlived race of Marylanders. Was married in 1857, to Miss Celia Gillmyer, of Hagerstown, Maryland. They have seven children now living. Lelia E. is the wife of William Noyes, of St. Joseph, and they have one child.

Benjamin C. Powell

the subject of this sketch, was one of the first merchants of the city, aftd was born in Virginia, October 15, 18 14. When one year old his father moved to Tennessee, near Nashville, where young Powell secured a good education. He came to this county and settled in Sparta in 1842, where he commenced trading and continued it for one year. In the fall of 1.843 he mrowd to St. Joseph and started business again, being one of the pioneer merchants. In 1862 he discontinued business and went to Montana. Im 1868 he commenced business in St. Louis, and in 1878 was burned omt with a total loss, since which time he has not been in any regular or active business. He married Miss Lucy A. Duffee in 1842, in. Tennessee. She died in St. Joseph in April, 1879. He was appointed by the legislature one of the first trustees of St. Joseph - seven constituting the house. General Loan was clerk ol the first house. Mr. Powell has been a very successful business man ; has accumulated a large property here and has large interests in St. Louis, which he now calls his home. He has always taken a great interest in the different enterprises of the town, assisting in building schools, churches, and has built several stores and dwellings and has contributed liberally to the benevolent institutions of the city of St. Joseph.

Patrick Powers

dealer in wines, liquors, etc., was born in County Waterford, Ireland, July 25, 1834, and when quite young, his father, John, with the family, emigrated to the United States, locating for a time in Massachusetts. After this they came West, and engaged in farming, near Bloomington, Illinois. In 1856, our subject commenced railroading on the Chicago and Alton, as a brakeman, and in 1861, went on the Chicago, Burlington ann Quincy, as fireman, between Galesburg and Quincy, remaining one year. For six months he was engineer of a stationary engine at Quincy. During the spring of 1863, he came on the Hannibal and St. Joseph, and in 1865, was placed in charge of an engine, and continued in the employ of the old reliable until November, 1869, running for four years passenger trains. After leaving this company, he was in the employ of the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs, and remained with them until June, 1881, when he embarked in trade. He served twenty-five years constantly and never received an injury, notwithstanding the fact he passed through the entire catalogue of accidents incidental to railroading. He was married in 1866, to Miss Ann Colbert. By the union the have seven children, Mary, John, Thomas, Annie, Nellie, Nora, and Alice. He is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, St. Patrick's Benevolent Society and the Land League.

James H. Pratt

attorney. The subject of this sketch was born in Linn County, Missouri, in 1854. He had good school advantages, graduating in the State Normal School, and, afterwards, in Columbia State University. He is how engaged in the law business. Being an active, energetic young man, his efforts will undoubtedly be crowned with success. Law is his specialty, and all business entrusted to his care receives prompt. attention.

Prawitz & Haegelin

year he came to America with his parents locating at Watertown, Wisconsin, where he learned the trade he now pursues, and resided there until 1864, when he came to St. Joseph. He was in the employ of Studebaker Bros, until 1875 when, in company with Mr. Haegelin, he established the present business. He was married in 1868 to Miss Lena Fonx. They have six children, Louis, Felix, Louisa, Rosa, Tilla, and Mollie. He is a member of the German Benevolent Society. Richard Haegelin was born in Baden, Germany, in 1837, and when fourteen years of age came to America with his parents, locating in New York City. He learned the trade of carriage making in Manlius, Onondaga County, of that State, ahd after a residence of eight years returned to his native country, remaining until 1873. We then find him in Missouri located in St. Joseph. For a few years he was in the employ of Studebaker Bros., engaging in 1875 in present business in company with Mr. Prawitz. He has been twice married ; first, in 1864, to Miss Bertha Hug, whose death occurred July 24, 1874. He was again married in 1876 to Miss L. Hug. By his first wife has two children, Mary and Richard. He is a member of the German Benevolent Society. This firm make a specialty of spring and heavy truck wagons.

grocer, is a native of Ohio and was born in Seneca County, May 2, 1852. He was there reared and educated, and in 1869, went South and was engaged in lumbering in Tennessee until 1875, when he became a resident of Buchanan County. He engaged in gardening on King Hill, where he owns a garden, and for several years assisted in supplying the St. Joseph market with vegetables. In April, 1881, he engaged in his present business. He is a live business man and well known for his uprightness. In 1867, he married Miss Natella Ray, of Ohio. They had one daughter, Eva Belle. Mrs. Prindle died in 1879. He is a Master Mason.

leader and proprietor of Pryor's military band. &t. Joseph, in music, as in all other arts, ranks among the first cities of her size in the West. . Mr. S. Pryor has given the city a reputation in this respect that is enviable. Mr. Pryor is a natural musician, and has devoted the greater portion of his life to the musical world. He was born in Liberty, Missouri, May 22, 1844, and came to St. Joseph with his parents in 1854. His father, D. Pryor, was favorably known in this city over twenty years ago, as an agriculturist and real estate dealer. The subject of our sketch was here reared, educated and took the initial steps in music, after which he studied under the best teachers and professors of St. Louis and Chicago.

He is one of the pioneer band leaders of the city, and is known far and near. For three years he was leader in the Lincoln Opera House, Lincoln, Nebraska, and has made several professional tours. His present band was organized in 1865, and reorganized in 1876, under the style of Pryor's Military Band. Every member is an expert, and it has few -equals in the country. In 1880, the Military Band was in attendance at the Knights Templar conclave at Chicago, and received the highest commendation of the press and people. He was married November 29, 1866, to Miss M. A Coker. They have three children, Walter D., Arthur W. and Samuel O. Walter and Arthur are conceded by all to be among the finest musicans of the day, regardless of age, and have made reniarkable progress in the science. Mr. Pryor is a member of Enterprise Lodge, I. O. O. F., in the City of St. Joseph.

-was born in Ireland, in 1820. He came to this country in 1839, and settled in Rhode Island, remaining until 1848, when he went to Indiana, and two years afterwards to St. Joseph. He had fine opportunities for obtaining an education, which were eagerly embraced. He studied medicine with some of the best physicians in France and Belgium, and took a regular course at the University of Luvanne, where he was graduated, receiving the degree of M. D. In his practice he has made very little noise or ado, but those who employ him have always found him skilled and successful. Was married to Mary Jane Mitchell, in St. Joseph, in 1855. They have had twelve children. Of these, John, Seeley, Molly, William, Frank and George are living.