Carroll County, Missouri - The whole text, 1881 (part 18 of 19)

Adam Boo

was born October 75, 1836, in Rodalben Reinfals, Germany. Son of Philip and Elizabeth Boo. His parents died when he was but thirteen years old, and he went to France and engaged in working on the railroad; while here sent for his three brothers, Joseph, Louis, and Frank. The four brothers .were engaged in this work for one year, in which time they earned money enough to pay their way to America, and landed in this country July 10, 1854, Adam Boo worked on the farm, after his arrival in America, in Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, and in 1857 removen to Carroll county, Missouri, where he has since lived, with the exception of the time he spent in the army. Mr. Boo's first purchase of land was but 20 acres. He has since bought and traded until he owns at present 140 acres of well improved land in Combs township. He was married March 30, 1865, to Miss Mary Allen, daughter of Robert and Penelope Allen. They have three children living: Minerva A., Sarah M. E., and Martha J.

John T. Brandom

was born January^ 20, 1843, in Cabell county, Virginia. Son of Thomas and Nancy M. Brandom. His father died December 31, 1872, aged 63 years; his mother still lives. Mr. Brandom was married September 19, 1867, to Miss E. A. Kinnaire, daughter of Rev. George T. Kinnaire. They are the parents of five children: Ethel, Sue Alma, Sallie M., Fannie K., and Mary L. Mr. Brandom came to Carroll county. Mo., with his parents in the spring of 1854, and has lived in the county ever since, with the exception of the time he spent in the late civil war. He owns a farm of 640 acres in Combs township, and in addition to farming pays considerable attention to stock raising, keeping the high grades of short horn cows. Mr. and Mrs. Brandom are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

James Cochran

was born April 7, 1810, in Loudon county, Virginia. Son of John and Ellen Cochran. He lived with his parents until 19 years of age, and then married Elizabeth P. Small, and in the following year emigrated to Knox county, Ohio, where he remained two years. His next move was to Marion county, Missouri. In 1844 he removed to Carroll county, locating in Combs township, and has since lived there following the occupation of a farmer. He owns a farm of 320 acres of well improved land. Mr. Cochran's wife died in the fall of 1845, leaving five children: Polly A., Jane E., Elizabeth J., John, and Alcinda. Mr. Cochran was married the following year to Mrs. Mary Mears, by whom he has six children living: Robert N., Sarah E., Alfred H., Georgie Ann, Nannie, and Mollie. Mr. Cochran and wife are members of the Christian church.

John William Staton

J. W. Staton is the son of Wm. Staton and Elizabeth PI. Staton, formerly Elizabeth H. Winneford, of Buckingham count}', Virginia. Shortly after their marriage they removed to Adair county; their children, ten in number, were all born in the same county. During the war he located in Indiana, where he remained one year, after which he located in Carroll county. During our civil commotions, the county court having confidence in his ability and integrity, appointed him a justice of the peace. He was married November 15, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth Cundiff, and is the father of nine children, eight of whom are now living, namely: Wm.M., H. B., James H., George O., Charles F., John S., Mary E., and Mattie. Mr.

Staton is a farmer by profession, and when his time is not occupied by his farm he follows carpentering. In 1880 he was elected assessor of the county, but owing to the township organization coming into effect he was debarred from serving in the capacity to which his fellow citizens had elected him.

son of M. C. and Rachael J. Rupe, nee Kennedy, was born in Adair county, Kentucky, on the 10th of April, 1829. The father of Mrs. Rupe was a captain in the war of the revolution. He was appointed agent for the Cherokee nation which he held until eighty years of age, and died in his eighty-fourth year. The subject of this sketch w'as quite young when his parents died, compelling him to make his own living. He worked on a farm in summer and attended school in winter, and when far enough advanced in his studies, he taught school and read medicine. In 1860 he took a course of lectures in the New Orleans school of medicine and practiced eight years. He then attended the Cincinnati college of medicine and surgery, getting his degree in 1869, locating at Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, where he remained until 1881, practicing his profession. In 1881 he came to this county and located at Shootman, and is meeting with much success. The Doctor married Serepta Simpson of Alabama, who died in May, 1876.

John F. Crane

was born January 10, 1838, in Jackson county, Indiana; son 'of George C. and Rebecca Crane. He lived with his parents until twenty-one years old, at which age he began teaching school, and continued teaching in the state of Indiana until the breaking, out of the late civil war, in which he engaged for three years. At its close he went to Pettis county, Missouri, and taught school for two years, and afterwards moved to Carroll county and purchased the farm that he now owns, in 1868. He was married in 1871 to Miss Olive Cline, formerly of Iowa. They are the parents of three children: Nora, Torrence L. and Burton M.

Noding C. Finch

was born July 23, 1823, in Washington county, Tennessee; son of Thos. and Mary Finch, natives of Tennessee. Noding left home when twentysix years old and moved to Carroll county, Missouri, where he has since lived. In the fall of 1858 he was married to Miss Sarah F. Smith. They are the parents of four children living: M. E. Tennessee, Clay, Alice and Wm. T. Mr. Finch entered his present farm of 170 acres in 1854. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser.

Rev. George T. Kinnaird

was born February 14, 1820, in Wood county, West Virginia; son of David and Lavena Kinnaird, natives of Virginia. In 1844 Mr. Kinnaird was married to Miss Susan C. Love,' of Cabell county, West Virginia, a daughter of William and Susan Love, natives of Virginia. Mr. Kinnaird moved to Carroll county, Missouri, in the fall of 1844, and in 1850 he purchased the fa^m of 280 acres upon which his family now lives. He was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1848. He died October 12, 1866, leaving five children: William L., A. J., George J., Robert C. and Eugenia A.

David M. Nowland

born May 8, 1854, in Carroll county, Mo., son of John and Elizabeth Nowland. David lived with his parents until 1874 when he was married to Miss Mattie Saunders. After his marriage he was engaged in farming until 1880. In February of that year he purchased a store at Baum's Mill, in Combs township, and is at present engaged . in the merchandising business. Mr. Nowland has two children, Curtis and Austin. He and his wife are members of the missionary Baptist church. Mr. Nowland, was elected township assessor and clerk, April 5, 1881, and is at present filling those offices.'

Thomas A. Orr

born in Pike county, 111., August 27 1843, son of Henry and Ann Orr. His father is a native of West Virginia, his mother of Illinois - both living. Thomas remained with his parents until he was married, which was December 12, 1865. He married Miss Millie J. Cook, daughter of John and Mary Cook, natives of Kentucky. Thornas moved to Carroll county Mo., in the fall of 1869 and settled on his present farm of 220 acres of well improved land. Mr. Orr has four children living - Annie B., Gertrude, Mattie and Katie. Mr. Orr and his wife are members of the M. E. church, south.

born December 11, 1816, in Orange county, Va., son of Daniel and Mary Quisenberry, natives of Virginia. In 1835 R. H. moved in company with bis parents to Saline county. Mo., and removed to Carroll county in 1844, settling on section 30 of Grand River township. In 1857 he purchased his present farm, and has since well improved it. He was first married to Miss Constantia Monroe, of Saline county, by whom he had four children, three of whom still survive - -Arthur D., Emily and Leonidas. His wife died November 20, 1852, and he was married the second time, in July, 1853, to Amarinta Cawthorn, daughter of Asa Cawthorn, one of the early settlers of Carroll county. They have seven children living - Annie E., Richard T., Martha S., Virginia E., George L., Edward H., Fredonia A. His wife died July 12, 1877. Mr. Quisenberry has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for forty, years. He is a successful farmer and stock-raiser.

John H. Rea

born June 7, 1850, in Carroll county. Mo., son of Edmond J. Rea. He received a common school education and then .attended the state university at Columbia for two years. After completing his education he engaged in farming. In 1877 he married Miss Jennie Snider of Hannibal, Mo. His wife died May 21, 1881, leaving two children, one of whom Katie P., still survives.

Daniel Russell

born in 1802 in Cabell county. West Virginia, son of Jeffrey Russell, a native of North Carolina, who served in the revolutionary war under Gen. Lee. When but ten years old Daniel was left an orphan and lived with his brothers and sisters until he was of age, at which time he began boating in a flat-boat on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, trading in corn, potatoes and bacon as far as New Orleans. In 1829 he was married to Miss Lucy Lane, daughter of Carr Lane, of Fairfax county, Va., whose line of ancestry runs back to Sir Walter Raleigh. Her father was a soldier in the war of the revolution ; her brother, Robert Lane, was a surgeon under Gen. Jackson in the war of 1812. Edwin Lane, also a brother, was United States consul in 1857-58 at Nicaragua. After marrying, Mr. Russell began farming in Cabell county, Ky., and continued there until 1840, when he sold out and came to Carroll county. Mo., locating in Parkers' Grove, Combs township, section 29. After the duration of a few' years he sold out and purchased land in section 19 of the same township. Mr. Russell's marriage has been blessed by the birth of seven children - Audley G., Virginia, (widow of- Bartholomew Burruss,) Penelope, deceased, (Mrs* John G. Winfrey), Oliver S., Daniel D., Mary, (wife of Jefferson Walker) and Presley J. Mr. Russell died September 22, 1881, leaving many friends to mourn his loss.

Oliver S. Russell

born September 17, 1837, in Cabell county, W. Va. Son of Daniel and Lucy (Lane) Russell, who came to Carroll county. Mo., in 1839. After attending school at Carrollton, Mr. Russell went to the university at Columbia, Mo., where he pursued his studies for one year, and during the two subsequent years studied law in the office of his cousin, Francis T. Russell, a lawyer of Columbia. The breaking out of the rebellion inter- fered with Mr. Russell's practice of his legal profession, and he enlisted at Lexington in Missouri Regiment State Guards under Gen. Price. During the war he took part in engagements at Carthage, Springfield, Drywood and Lexington, and narrowly escaped capture at Blackwater. After his return he engaged for some months in teaching school. He was married December 31, 1862, to Miss Mary E. Burruss, daughter of Michael Burruss, a native of Virginia. He was for several years a clerk of the Township Board of Education, and was elected member of the board of supervisors in 1871. Mr. Russell is a Democrat in politics, and an intelligent and progressive citizen.

Walter O. Squires

born October 8, 1824, in Adair county, Kentucky. Son of John and Mary Squires. He came with his parents to Carroll county, Missouri, locating in Combs township in May, 1842, and lived with them until 1846, when he enlisted in the army and engaged in the Mexican war where he served for fourteen months. He was married January 16, 1848, to Miss Frances E. Hancock, daughter of Stephen K. Hancock, one of the oldest settlers of Combs township. After his marriage he moved upon his farm of forty acres, where he still resides, having added 560 acres of land to his first purchase. The income from the sale of his crops and stock during the year 1880 aggregated over $6,000. Mr. Squires has sixteen children living and three deceased. He and his wife are both members of the M, E. church, south.

Clay Thomas

born June 26, 1839, in Bourbon county, Kentuck}*. Son of Richard H. and Elizabeth Thomas. His parents moved to Carrol county, Missouri, in 1840. His father died when he (Clay) was twelve years old, and he remained at home with his mother until March 4, 1664, when he married Miss Alcinda Cochrane, daughter of James Cochrane. Owing to the war troubles he moved to Illinois and remained there until its close, when he returned and settled on his present homestead of 100 acres of improved land. He has eight children; F. J., James R., Elizabeth A., Ollie F., Gabrielle M., Frank D., Georgie P. and Lodge. Mr. Thomas was elected constable of Combs township April 5, 1881. He and his wife are both members of the M. E. church, south.

James Wood

born July 25, 1825, in Rutherford county, Tennessee. Son of Wm. T. and Mary Wood, His father was in the war of 1812, and died when James ,vas but five years old. He came to Missouri with his three brothers and his uncle, Matthias Glaze, and located in Carroll count}', in

1836. In 1838 he went to Buchanan county, and after remaining two years he removed to Nodaway county. He was married April 15, 1847, to Miss Margaret E. McCarty, of Nodaway county. They have nine children livingr Martin G., Joseph, Harriet V., Sarah J., Mollie, John, Elizabeth, Dora M. and Ettie. Mrs. Wood died July 22, 1881. Mr. Wood moved from Nodaway to Carroll county in October, 1865, and located the tract of land upon which he now lives.- born May 10, 1848, in England. Came to America in 1852, with his parents, who located and entered 80 acres in Moss Creek township. He remained on the farm with his parents until 1875. Was educated in the public schools of the county. In 1876 he purchased a farm of 100 acres and has made additions to his tract of land until he has 205 acres, all in cultivation. On his farm there is a good farm house, an orchard of 100 trees, and other improvements. Mr. Archibald was married in 1876 to Miss Eliza Williams, a daughter of R. B. Williams, a native of Ohio. They are the parents of one child: Thomas Claude. Mr. Archibald is a member of the Gilead Baptist Church, while his wife is a Methodist.

John A. Austin

bom in 1820 in Bedford county, Virginia; oldest son of Peter and Sarah Austin, natives of Virginia. He came to Carroll county in 1842, and settled on the Missouri river bottom, where he was living in 1844, and witnessed the destruction by the high water of that year. He was married in 1855 to Miss Mar}' F. Kavanaugh. They are the parents of eight living children: Mary B., wife of Wm. H. Thomas; Sallie L., wife of Henry Young; Peter E., William A., Susan V., Lucy Jane, Henry C., and Ada E. Mr. Austin boasts of raising more children than any other man in the county. Besides eight of his own he has raised ten of his brother and sister's, and thirteen negroes. Mr. Austin's father died when he (John A.) was but 15 years old, leaving him to take care of the family. His mother is still living and is enjoying the extreme old age of 83 years. In 1847 the subject of this sketch entered the Mexican war and served twelve months, and took a trip to California in 1850. Mr. Austin is a successful farmer and one of the leading men of his township.

James T. Blackburn

born in 1825 in Kentucky. In 1837 he moved to Illinois in company with his father, and there learned the blacksmith trade, and followed farming for a number of years. He was married in Illinois in Clark county,, to Miss Elizabeth Gray, a native of Ohio. They were the parents of twelve children. Three of their sons: Benjamin, Frank, and Madison, are at present living in Carroll county, Missouri, engaged in farming. Benjamin was born in Clark county, Illinois, November 11, 1846, and raised on the farm. He enlisted in the union army in 1863, in the 106th Illinois infantry, company G. Was engaged in skirmishes at Clairington, Arkansas, and other places. Received his discharge September, 1865, at Springfield, Illinois. He was married in 1872 to Mrs. Sarah E. Allen, of Ohio. They are the parents of two children: James A. and Mary E. Frank Blackburn, brothef of Benjamin, was born in 1848 in Illinois, and raised on a farm. He came to Linn county, Missouri, in 1871, and was married the following j-ear to Miss Adaline McGee, of Illinois. Two years after the marriage he returned to Illinois. In 1876 he removed to Washington territory, entered 80 acres of land and sent for his family. His wife and two' children took the small-pox on their way and died. Mr. Blackburn took the disease just three days before his wife died, and recovered after four weeks illness. He returned to Illinois in 1877 and was subsequently married to Miss Mahala McGee, of Illinois. He removed to Linn county, Missouri, in 1880, and in 1881 located in Carroll county, and is now engaged in farming with his brothers. James M. Blackburn, brother of Benjamin and Frank, was born in Illinois June 10, 1858. He came to Missouri with his brothers in 1880. He is at present living with them on the Roe farm in section .13, of Moss Creek township.

Joseph A. Buckner

born September 8, 1835, in Ohio; son of David C. and Martha Buckner, natives of Ohio. Joseph A. was raised on a farm. In 1853 he left home and went to Virginia, where he remained a year and a half. He returned to Marrietta, Ohio, and lived there for six years. In 1860 he taught school in Virginia until 1863, when he enlisted in the confederate army. He was engaged in the battles of Cedar Run and others; was taken prisoner in 1865, and while escaping was shot in the left arm. After his return from the army to Virginia, he was engaged in teaching until 1867, when he went to the oil regions of West Virginia. He was married January 17, 1867, to Olga Handley of West Virginia. To this union were born two children. In the spring of 1868 he moved with his family to Wapello county, Iowa, where he followed farming until 1870, when he returned to West Virginia and again commenced teaching school. His wife died January 17, 1873. Mr. Buckner removed to Carroll, Missouri, in the fall of 1873, and was subsequently married to Mrs. Eliza Dunkle. He went to West Virginia and remained until 1875, when he returned to Carroll born October T, 1852, in Rockingham county, Virginia; son of John and Ruhama Byrd, natives of Virginia. His father was a millwright by trade and soldier in the union army under Sherman for three years. Arthur moved with his parents in 1856 to Indiana for a short time, and then to Illinois where they lived until 1862, when they removed to Ohio, and subsequently to Missouri; while in Missouri he learned the carpenter's trade, and followed his trade in Livingston county, until 1873, at which time he went west and spent a year in Colorado, He came to Carroll county in 1877 and took charge of the stock-farm, of Joseph Rea. He feeds about seven hundred cattle in winter and keeps five hundred head on grass through summer. Have on hand generally about one thousand head of hogs; he ships every three or four weeks. Mr. Byrd is a member of the Wakanda Lodge, No. 52, in Carrollton, and belongs to the Christian church.

Dr. Richard H. Corren

born October 4, 1815, in England, and was raised and educated there. He obtained his knowledge of medicine at the Edinburgh Medical College. He was married in England November 28, 1844, to Miss Martha Donaldson. They are the parents of three children living: Martha, now Mrs. J. W. Willis, Charlotte, now Mrs. Dr. E. M. Clark, and Richard Henry. Dr. Corren came to America in 1850, and settled in Carroll county, Missouri, locating one hundred and sixty acres in section 28 of Moss Creek township, to which tract he has since added until he has four hundred htres. Dr. Corren practiced medicine in the Missouri river bottom from 1850 until 1863. In April 1863 he removed to Waverly, Lafayette county, Missouri, and was engaged in the drug business for five years. He then moved to Malta Bend in Saline county, and engaged in the general merchandising business until the fall of 1873, when he returned to his farm in Carroll county and has resided upon it ever since.

Elijah C. Hayden

born October 24, 1844, in Macon county, Missouri; son of James W. and Emma Hayden, natives of Missouri. Elijah C. was raised and educated in Marion county, and remained at home with his father until he was 25 years old. He was married January 28, 1868 to Miss Emma P. Grove, native of Missouri. He afterward farmed in Marion and Lewis counties. In 1876 he removed to Carroll county and settled on the bluff the first year and then removed to the Missouri River bottom where he has since resi- was born September 22d, 1843, in Jefferson county, Ky.; son of William and Mary A. Johnson, natives of Kentucky; his father was a cooper by trade. Leonidas received his education and was raised in Kentucky on a farm; he was married February 9th, 1871, to Miss Anna M. Leatherman, of Kentucky, a daughter of Joseph Leatherman. They are the parents of four children: Joseph W., George, John T. and Lula M. Mr. Johnson begun preaching in Kentucky in 1877; he moved to Carroll county in 1880, and purchased a farm in Sugar Tree township, on which he now resides; he has organized a church which is called the Moss Creek Christian Church; the building will be erected on Mr. Lampton's farm. The church was organized with eighteen members and Mr. Johnson will be its pastor.

Rolla Lamson

born September, 1845, in Orange county, Vermont; son of Ira and Loreana Lamson, natives of Vermont. Rolla learned the tinner's trade in Randolph. In 1863 he enlisted in the Union army in Massachussetts; was engaged in battles of Mine Run and Locust Groves, Wilderness, Spottsylvania and others. He received his discharge July 14th, 1865, and returned home; he afterwards moved to Salisbury, Chariton county. Mo., and remained until 1868, when he removed to Iowa, where he was married September 10th, 1868, to Miss Phebe Judd, a native of Vermont; after working at his trade a short while in Kansas, he moved to Carroll county. Mo., and bought his present farm in section 33, of Moss Creek Township. Mr. and Mrs. Lamson have had three children born to them: Lillie Belle, Maud L. and Ira W.

James F. Lawton

born in 1833, in Columbia county, N. Y. Son of Jason Lawton, a miller by trade and a native of New York. James F., has been milling ever since he was old enough ; he has milled in nearly all of the states east of the Rocky Mountains; he came to Carroll county. Mo., in 1865, and purchased the Moss Creek mill, which he soon remodeled. Mr. Lawton owns 160 acres of fine land, all in cultivation; he was married in 1862 to Miss Sarah McCullough, of Tennessee; he has been a very active member of the Millers' National Association for a number of years.

Zachary T. Mastin

was born September 9th, 1849, in Bourbon county, K.y ; son of Thomas and Amanda Mastin, natives of Kentucky. In 1864, he, in company with his parents moved to Marion county. Mo.; he returned to Kentucky in 1867, and remained until 1870, when he removed to Hannibal, Mo., and .engaged in the lumber business; he began farming again in Marion county in 1871, and remained there until 1877, when he came to Carroll county, where he has been dealing extensively in live stock, and farming, in partnership with J. V. Roger.<?, on section 27. Mr. Mastin's mother died in 1872 and his father in 1875; his brother and sister are living with him at present.

Archer Rogers

born Jan. 31st, 1847, in Caldwell county, Mo. Son of Hardin and Sarah Ann Rodgers, natives of Kentucky, who moved to Carroll county at an early day. Hardin Rodgers was once a representative of this county in the state legislature. Archer's parents died when he was but five years old, at which age he went to live with his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Thomas. He completed his education in 1865, at Clark's High School in St. Louis. He began farming in 1870 on a farm of 100 acres that he had previously purchased, a part of section 29. , His grandmother died in 1871 and he quit farming. During the next seven years he was engaged in carpentering, teaching, etc. Having sold his farm in 1875, he purchased in 1878 a farm of 120 acres of bottom land, and in good state of cultivation, except 20 acres of fine timbered land. Mr. Rodgers is a member of the Wakanda lodge, of Carrollton, No. 52.

born April 17, 1858, in Lafayette county, Mo., son of Willis C. and Marie F. Turpin, natives of Virginia. His father was born February 13th, 1828 and his mother, Dec. 1st, 1829. They were married Dec. 2, 1849, and are the parents of four children living: Emma V., now Mrs. W. I. Eckle, William M., the subject of this sketch, Lida Clayton and Charles Willis. Mr. Willis C. Turpin moved from Virginia to Lafayette county. Mo., in 1855, and farmed in the counties of Lafayette, Carroll and Ray until 1867, when he began acting as captain of a ferry-boat, and kept that office for six years. 'In 1873, he removed to Carroll county and bought 160 acres of land in section 27, where he made his home .until the time of his death, which occured November 17, 1873. William M., the subject of our sketch was raised principally in Carroll county, and completed his education in Lexington. After his father's death, he removed to Lexington and was engaged in the boot and shoe business for two years. In 1876 he returned to Carroll county and purchased the old Moorman place.

James Lewis Wilson

bom August 10th, 1855, in Logan county. West Virginia. Son of John and Julian Wilson. James moved to Carroll county, with his father in 1868, rented farms for ten years and by economy and industry saved enough money to purchase an improved farm of his own. He is regarded as one of the leading stock dealers of Carroll county. He fed in one year 195 head of cattle, 180 head of hogs, and cleared $2,700 on them. He has out this year (1881) 190 acres of corn.

Jonathan Bowers

born August 16th, 1816, in Shenandoah county. West Virginia. Son of Philip Bowers, a farmer of German descent. In 1831, Mr. Bowers moved in company with his parents to Clark county, Ohio, where his father died. When 18 years old he commenced learning the carpenter's trade, which he followed for sixteen years. He was afterwards engaged in the mercantile and merchant milling business. In 1862, he removed to Sangamon county, Illinois, and there engaged in farming. In 1864 he removed to Carroll county. Mo., locating in Washington township, on section 10. He owns 480 acres of land in Carroll and Livingston counties. Mr. Bowers is an active and energetic citizen, engaged largely in farming and dealing in wool and live stock. He was married November 22, 1838, to Miss Mary Norris. They have one child living, Chas. W. Bowers, who is in partnership, and joint owner in lands, stock, etc.

James Fash

bom Sept. 26th, 1838 in Peoria county Illinois, where he grew to manhood. In 1862 he moved to Cedar county, Iowa, where he remained 5 years engaged in farming. In 1867 he moved to Livingston county, Missouri, and after farming there for four years, he settled in Carroll county. He was married Jan. 5th, 1859 to Rebecca J. Miller of Ottawa, 111. They are the parents of nine children, Anna E., Frederick J., Franklin J., Joseph G., Samuel H., Milroy D., Harlow J., Edith C., and Eathel R. Mr. Fash is post master at Plymouth and owns a pleasantly located farm, which is well improved.

Lyman Ford

born Dec. 31st, 1817 in Washington county. New York, and remained in the county of his birth until he was 35 years old, being engaged in farming and rafting on the Hudson river. He also boated from Canada to New York city via Lake Champlain, the Lake Champlain canal and Hudson river. In 1852 he moved to DeKalb county, Illinois, and was engaged in farming for ten years in Illinois, and the following four years he lived in Boone count3', Iowa. He came to Carroll county, Missouri, and located on section 29 Washington township in 1866. Mr. Ford was married Jan. 12th, 1839, to Miss Adelia Vanderwarker of Washington county. New York. They have five children living. Electa, Washington J., James F., Edgar and Amy. Mrs. Ford is a member of the M. E. church, and Mr. Ford is a member of the Masonic Fraternity.

Georgia A. Green

born September 27th, 1851, in Carroll county, Missouri. Daughter of W. H. Graham, a resident of Lewisville, Texas. In 1871 she went in company with her father to Texas, and lived there until the 25th day of Feb. 1874, on which day she married Seth M. Green and then returned to Carroll county. Seth M. Green was born in Keokuk, Iowa, Aug. 10th 1851. He received his earl}^ education in Livingston county, Missouri, and completed his education at the Missouri State University in 1871. In 1872 Mr. Green studied law jn the office of James M. Davis afUtica, Mo. He was admitted to the bar in 1873, and was afterwards a partner with James T. Anderson at Breckenridge. In 1873 he went to Texas and taught school. In 1874 after spending the summer in Carroll county, Missouri, he and his wife taught school at the Donald Academy in Texas. In 1875 he began farming and in 1877 he returned to Missouri and has been engaged in the practice of law since his return. He is at present located at Dawn, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Green are the parents of one child living, Albert M. - born September 17th, 1835 in Pembrookshire, Wales; lived there until ten 3'ears of age, when he went to Glamorganshire and worked in the machine shop for seven years and learned the blacksmith trade. In 1854 came to America and located in Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania and followed mining for eight years in the anthracite coal mines. In 1862 he went to Ohio and was engaged in mining, opening mines, erecting mining machinery &c., in the counties of Trumbull and Hubbard bntil 1871, when he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and commenced the pursuit of farming, which he has since followed. In September 1859 he married Miss

Mary W. Davis of Minersville, Pennsylvania. They are the parents of seven children, John D., Mary A., Nellie A., Ellen G., David H., Thomas H. and Albert A. Mr. John is an Odd Fellow of Plymouth Lodge No. 406.

Thomas J. Jones

born March 24, 1824r, in South Wales; lived there on a farm until 1840, when he came to America and settled in Portage county, Ohio. Here he remained three years, and then moved to Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, and was engaged in running a blast furnace and rolling mill. He worked, at this for four years, and then moved to Iowa county, Wisconsin, and engaged in farming for twenty years. His next point of settlement was Carroll county, Missouri. He purchased 160 acres in section 1.3, of Washington township, and has since added to his tract until he has 600 acres of fine land, with fine improvements on it. He was married in January, 1847, to Miss Ann Griftas, of Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, a native of Wales. They are the parents of eight children, living: Ann, William, Daniel, Lydia, Diana, Manuel, David and Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of the Baptist church.

Ansel Lesley

born December 6, 1837, in Boone county, Indiana. When four years old he moved with his fathjer to Gallia county, Ohio, and remained in that county until he became of age. He was married March 7, 1860, to Miss Josephine James, of Gallia county. Two years after his marriage he moved to Winona county, Minnesota, and remained five years, following the pursuit of farming. His next move was to Carroll county, Missouri, in 1867, where he has since made his home. His wife died June 2d, 1872, leaving four children: Jacob J., Mary E. William E. and Ross S. Mr. Lesle}' was again married July 23, 1874, to Miss Henrietta L. Snyder, daughter of David D. Snyder, of Livingston county. They are the parents of two children: David A.andJHarriet E. Mr. Lesley's father, James Lesley, came to Carroll county in 1867, and was a local Methodist preacher. He died June 24, 1881. Politically, Mr. Lesley is a republican. He and his wife are both members of the Methodist church.

Augustus A. Lesley

born October 16, 1839, in Boone county, Indiana. When but two years old he moved with his father to Gallia county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1860 he returned to Boone county, Indiana, and remained two years. He then moved to Winona county, Minnesota, and in 1867 he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, and located on section three, of Washington township. Before selecting Missouri Mr. Lesley traveled over a good many states. He was married September 12, 186], to Miss Fannie Kern, daughter of H. B. Kern, a native of Boone county, Indiana. They are the parents of five children; Ansel B., Minta A.,Cyrus C., Chloe A. and Mattie M. Three dead. Mr. and Mrs, Lesley are both members of the M. E. church. Mr. Lesley is a man who takes great delight in improving his house and having things comfortable around him.

Henry Lever

born November 7, 1822, in Wiltshire, Engiand. From seven to tv.'entyfive years of age he was engaged in England as shepherd on the Southdowns. He afterwards was employed as drayman in London. In 1856 he crossed the Atlantic, and settled at first near Toronto, Canada, and in 1860 he moved to Waverly, Bremer county, Iowa. He enlisted in Company C., of the 10th Iowa Infantrj^ under Sherman's epmmand, and was with Rosecrans part of the time. He was engaged in the battle of Island No. 10, luka, Corinth, Vicksburg. At the seige of Vicksburg he was transferred to the invalid corps, and served the remainder of his time in the Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis. After receiving his discharge he returned to Iowa, and after one year's time he moved to Miami county, Ohio, and farmed for three years. From Ohio he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and located in Washington township. He was married January 8, 1865, to Miss Caroline F. Crosby, of Toledo, Iowa. They are the parents of four children: Robert E., Charles H., George H. and Julia M.

born June 28, 1835, in Adair county, Kentucky, where he was raised on a fai m. He came to Carroll county, Missouri, in April, 1855, and worked on a farm in Missouri river bottom for a year or two. In 1858 he started for Pike's Peak, but hearing discouraging news on the way, he returned without completing the trip. On the 28th of January, 1859, Mr. McCain was married to Miss Sarah A. Shirley, of Carroll county. He followed farming until 1862, when he enlisted in the army. His war record is mentioned in the soldier's record of this book. After his return home, in in 1865, he bought sixty acres of land, in Fairfield township, and has been farming in the northwestern part of Carroll county ever since. His home is at present located in section twenty-five, of Washington township. His marriage has been blessed with six children, living: Nannie F., Martha E., Ida B., Benjamin F., Wade H., and Lucy. Mr. McCain is a member of the United Brethren Church.

Wi1.Liam A. Oliver

born May 14, 1852, in Schuyler county, Illinois, where he remained until nine years old, at which time he moved to Adair county, Missouri, and spent seven years of his life. In 1868 he returned to Illinois, and two years after came back to Adair county, and was engaged in farming. In 1872 he moved to Carroll county, in company with his father, Josiah Oliver, and located at DeWitt. William attended school at Avalon College for three years, and read medicine for one year. His eyes failing him, he was obliged to discontinue his studies, so he engaged in the mercantile business at Avalon. In the spring of 1881 he. moved to Plymouth, and engaged in the merchandising business with Charles E. Wells. They keep a complete stock of every variety of goods and are doing a thriving business. Mr. Oliver was married, October 9, 1879, to Miss Mollie Rodgers, daughter of Dr. J. W. Rodgers, of Carroll county. They have one child, whose name is Daisy.

Alphonzo T. Parks

born December 22, 1849, in Payson, Adams county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood, on his father's, O. S. Parks', farm. In 1869 he came to Carroll county with his father, and settled on section thirteen, of Washington township, which has since been the home of the Parks family. Alphonzo T. was married, December 25, 1875, to Miss Sarah C. Homsher, of Illinois. In 1877 he moved to Lucas county, Iowa, but remained only one year, and returned to Ray county, Missouri, where he made his home until the spring of 1881, when he purchased and located on eighty acres in section fourteen of Washington township in Carroll county. His marriage has been blessed with one child, Eva E.

David D. Rayner

born August 11, 1854, in Miami county, Ohio. Is of English descent. When five years old he, in company with his father, moved to Cedar county, Iowa, and lived there on the farm for eight years. In 1 867 he came to Carroll county, and located on section seven of Washington township. Mr. Rayner has his farm well improved. The irhprovements consist of a good farm-house, a fine orchard, and hedge fences. He was married, November 22, 1876, to Miss Maud Johnson, daughter of Jacob Johnson, of Carroll county. They have two children, Minnie E. and Mary B.

Jonathan Rea

was born December 3, 1842, in Logan county, Ohio, and was raised on his father's farm until ninteen years of age, when he enlisted in company cc

B, 20th Ohio regiment, September 8, 1861. In the army of Tennessee under Gen. Grant, and engaged in the battles at Ft. Donaldson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Champion Hill and went on Sherman's raid into Mississippi. In February, 1864, returned honrie on furlough and remained thirty days, and then joined his regiment at Camp Dennison and engaged in the battle of Kennesaw rhountain, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was wounded in the head at Raymond, Mississippi, and received his discharge Juh' 15, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio. He returned to his home and was married on the 26th day of April, 1866, to Miss Christena Loffer, of Pickaway county, Ohio. In 1871 he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, and located in section 35, of Washington township. He at first bought 160 acres, but has increased his farm to 440 acres. His farm is well improved and he pa3'S considerable attention to stock raising. Mr. Rea has seven children living: Nellie G., Lyman C., Henry T., Susan A., Reuben, Bessie P. and James E. Mr. and Mrs. Rea are members of the United Brethren church.

John O. Roberts

was born in April, 1832, in Wales, where he remained until seventeen years old, attending school. In 1849 he embarked for America, and located in Waukesha county, Wisconsin, and worked on a farm for one year. The following eight years of his life were spent in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin on the farm. In 1858 he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and was married to Miss Elenor Williams. After their marriage they settled on a farm he had previously purchased in Wisconsin, and the^' lived there for eleven years. In 1869 he moved to Carroll county and settled on section 16, in Washington township. His first purchase of land in Carroll county was but eighty acres, but he since purchased 413 acres, and has his farm well improved, He has seven children living: Owen M., John W., C. P., Elizabeth M., Robert P., Jane M. and Wm. M. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are both members of the Welsh Calvenistic church.

Albert J. Snider

was born September 22, 1853 in Marshall county, Illinois. He was raised on a farm and lived in the county of his birth until fifteen years old, when he moved to Livingston count}^, Missouri, and was engaged in farming there until 1877, when he commenced learning the blacksmith trade in Washington township, Carroll county. He has since that time worked at his trade and is at present in partnership with his brother in Plymouth. Mr. Snider was married February 21, 1876, to Miss Hattie V. Brown, a native of Ohio. They have one child living: Oscar F. - Mr. Snider is a member of the Odd Fellows, Plymouth Lodge, No. 406, and is at present an officer in the lodge.

was born March 2, 1846, in Livingston county, Missouri. Was raised on the farm until 1864, when he went into the grocery and hardware business, in partnership with John Parsons, in Utica. In 1872 he was engaged in the merchandising business in Richmond. Was there one year and then returned to Utica, and engaged in the drug business, with a Mr. Tracy. He finally located, in 1879, in Plymouth in the drug business. Mr. Stone was married October 20, 1875, to Miss Addie Austin, daughter of Andrew J. Austin, of Chillicothe, Missouri. They are the parents of two children: Lawrence G. and Andrew J. Mrs. Stone's father, Andrew J. Austin, was colonel in the confederate army. He was taken prisoner at Springfield and brutally murdered. Mr. and Mrs. Stone are members of the Baptist church.

Lewis N. Rees

was bom February 21, 1803, in Frederick county, Virginia. He is . a son of Lewis and Sarah Rees, natives of Virginia. When 16 years old Lewis N. moved with his parents to the town known as Old Franklin, Missouri. They remained here but one year and then moved to Saline county, where they were engaged in farming for ten years. In 1831 Lewis was engaged in the grocery business with his brother in Richmond, Missouri. In 1832 he moved with a stock of dry goods to Carrollton, Missouri, and established the first store in the county, about five miles south of the present site of Carrollton. He was also the first postmaster in Carroll county. In 1833 Mr. Rees moved his stock of goods to Carrollton, and. after two years associated himself with Messrs. Martin & Cockrill. This partnership lasted two years, when Mr. Rees moved his share of the stock to Livingston county, where he remained one year and sold out his stock of goods and returned to Carroll county. On March 26, 1840, he married Miss Hannah Tull, daughter of John Tull, a Kentuckian, They have had eight children born to them, five of whom are living: Alonzo, Sarah Eliza, (now Mrs. H. Turpin,) Harriet, (now Mrs. Perry Ewing,) John Lewis, and Fannie (now Mrs. Edgar Fleming). In August, 1842, Mr. Rees was elected to fill the offices of circuit and county clerk, in which capacity he served for six years. After this he was engaged in the mercantile business in Carroll county, and in 1854 he moved to Kansas, and established the first store in Leavenworth. He was also their first postmaster. In 1858 he moved to Liberty, Missouri, for the purpose of educating his children in the William Jewell college; after remaining there four years he moved with his family to Carroll county, where he has since lived. In 1872 he was elected assessor. Mr. Rees and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church ; with the exception of the oldest, their children are all members of churches.

Judge James Trotter

bom March 4, 1805, near Staunton, Augusta county, Virginia. He is the son of JameS Trotter. He left Virginia when but one year old, and moved with his parents to Kentucky. His father died in 1813, and in 1829 he moved with his. mother to what is now called Carroll county, but was then a part of Ray. Up to the twenty-fourth year of his age his life was spent on the farm. When he first came to Carroll county he engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Wilcoxson for two years. He then, with his mother, settled on the farm he now owns, in section 25, of Trotter township. In 1837 he married Miss Cynthia Carey, daughter of Nathaniel Carey, of Carroll county. Mr. Trotter was elected sheriff in 1838. He held this office for three terms, being elected twice and appointed once. In August, 1852, he was elected judge of the county court, which position he held until 1879, excepting one year, when he tendered his resignation, but was afterwards re-elected. He is one of the oldest members of the Carrollton Baptist church, having been united with it since 1842. His first wife, who was also a member of the same church, died in December, 1846, leaving Judge Trotter four children, all of whom are living in Carroll county. Their names are as follows: Nancy J., Calvin W., Eliza Ann and Cary B. In September, 1847, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Beard, a widowed daughter of Major James Fletcher, of Lafayette county, Missouri. Three children have been born to them, two of whom are married and living in Carroll county. The youngest is at home with his parents. Their names are Mary A., Martha and Fletcher. Judge Trotter is now seventy-six years old, and is living a quiet life on his farm, three miles west of Carrollton.

Edward Templeman

bom June 22, 1809, in Washington county, Kentucky. He is a son of Leroy Templeman, who was born in Fauquier county, Virginia. . His father moved from Washington to Grayson county, Kentucky, when Edward was nine years old. In this county Edward arrived, at maturity. In April, 1833, he was married to Miss Nancy E. Stone, daughter of Moses Stone, of Grayson county. He lived on a farm in Kentucky until 1837, when he emigrated to Pike county, Illinois. He lived there five years, and in 1842 moved to Davis county, Missouri. There he remained eight years, and in 1850 moved to Carroll county, where he has since lived. During the war Mr. Templeman served for eight months in the

State militia, under Colonel King's command. He is the father of ten children, six of whom are still living, and all but one in Carroll county, and named as follows: Mar^* Jane (now Mrs. Beatty), William B., Emiline (now Mrs. Thomas McMinnis), Catherine (now Mrs. Shinn), Edward, Sarah B. (now Mrs. Farris). Mr. Templeman and wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist church.

Rev. James M. Goodson

born July 15, 1811. The late Rev. James M. Goodson came from Cumberland county, Kentucky, to Missouri in 1833, and settled in Carroll county. He was married at the time and commenced the occupation of farming on the place where he died, December 2, 1879. His wife was a Miss Trotter, from Kentucky, and a sister of Judge James Trotter, of Carroll county. Mr. Goodson served his country in several capacities. In 1837 he was elected county assessor, which office he filled for two consecutive terms. In 1841 he was elected sheriff and collector, both offices being filled by the same man at that time. In 1847 Mr. Goodson, having professed religion some little time before, he was ordained to the gospel ministr}' at the Carrollton Baptist church, of which he was afterward pastor for some time. In 1865 he was sent to the legislature. This about closed his political career. After becoming somewhat enfeebled by age his ministerial labors w'ere confined to the pulpits of the McCroskey and McGill's Creek churches, both in the neighborhood of his farm, and both founded by him.

David Swank

born August 4, 1820, in Warren county, Ohio. He lived on a farm in that county until he was 35 years of age. He was engaged in the mercantile business in Hopkinsville from 1853 to 1860. September 21, 1844, he was married to Miss Emeline Morrill, a native of Ohio; her parents were relatives of Senator Morrill of Maine. By this marriage Mr Swai^k had five children, four of them still live; their names are: Harriet E,, Paulina D., Newton M. and Mary E. His first wife died June 30, 1854; May 22, 1856, he married Miss Mary A. Hopkins, whose father was a Virginian, and a subordinate under the command of Gen. Harrison. Two children are the result of Mr. Swank's second marriage: John W. and David. In the spring of 1860 he moved to Iowa and remained 10 years. In 1870 he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and has lived here ever since. Mr. Swank's father, Daniel Sw'ank, was an Ohio pioneer settler, and served under Gen. Harrison at the seige of Fort Meigs, where he was wounded. Mr. Swank's grandfather was a native of Germany, served in the American'revolution and lived to be 103 years old. David Swank is born July 24, 1824, in Shelby county, Kentucky; a son of Henry Harford. When about three years old he moved with his parents to Henry county, Kentucky, where the lived until 1856, following the pursuit of farming and tobacco growing. He was united in marriage September 27, 1847, to Miss Caroline Fuller, daughter of Wm. S. Fuller, who was formerly from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Mr. Harford remained in Kentucky, after his marriage until the spring of 1856, when he moved wdth his wife and three children to Carroll county, Missouri. Here he has been following the life of a farmer ever since. He is the father of eight children, all living; the four oldest are married; their names are as follows: Wm. Henry, John Oliver, Jemimah F., Orin Thomas, Mary Ann, Almira Jane, James M. and Martha May. Jemimah F. is now the wife of Thomas Mossbarger; Mary Ann married Mitchell Black, a merchant in Mandeville. Mr. Harford's great-grandfather was a native of Hartford, England. Mr. Harford's mother is still living in Kentucky. Her father, Captain Gilbert Fuller, whose name is connected with American history, was a sea captain for thirty years. Mr. Harford joined the militia in 1864 under Captain Hoover. He was taken prisoner when Price made his march to the Missouri river. In March 12, he was discharged from service and went to his farm on the northern line of Trotter township, where he has been ever since. He was justice of the peace of Carrollton district from 1862 until 1866. He was also township clerk and treasurer of the school fund from April 1870 until April 1873.

William Crockett

b^rn Sept 15, 1828, in Howard county. He moved to Carroll county with his parents in 1832 and settled two miles from Carrollton. In. 1850 Mr. Crockett emigrated to Colifornia and returned in 1854, and continued the pursuits of farming. - He lived with his brother John Crockett from 1859 until he was married, which was August 8. 1861, and then moved on a farm near his brother. He married Miss Virginia T. Poindexter, daughter of W. Poindexter. During the war Mr. Crockett was a member of the state militia under Col. Hall and Maj. Deigle. He has no chilren but has adopted one who is called Minnie B. Crockett. His father, Wm. Crockett, Sr., was a Tennesseean, and was engaged in the war of 1812, and was one of the first county judges of Carroll county.

Mrs. Susan A Bristow

born April 25th, 1832, in Campbell county Va. She was one year old when she moved with her parents, to Montgomery, Mo., where she lived until nineteen years old. In 1852, she came with her uncle Mr. Bridgewater, to Carroll county, and taught school for a short time. May 30th, 1852, Susan A. Bristow, nee Mills, married Joel Trotter, who was County Surveyor at that time. They made their home upon the place that Mrs. Bristow now owns. She continued to teach after their marriage. In 1857, she accompanied her husband across the plains, with ox trains, to California. This was about the time of the Mountain Meadow Massacre, and they experienced exciting times. In 1860, they returned overland to Texas, where they wintered. In 1861, they moved on their farm in Carroll county. In the fall of 1864, Mr. Trotter was killed by Price's command for being connected with the killing of Col. Peery and his men. Mr. Trotter and five other men were shotnearWavely, Lafayette county, Missouri. By Mr. Trotter, Mrs. Bristow is the mother of six children, all living, and named as follows: Miriam J., John R., Sarah T., Mary R., Martha A., and Frank. In October, 1866, the widow Trotter was married to Si G. Bristow, a farmer in Carroll county. He died in 1869. Mrs. Bristow had one child by her last marriage, named G. Beebe. Mrs. Bristow is living on her farm four miles north-east of Carrollton. Her aged mother who was born in Albemarle county, Va., December 19th, 1804, is living with her.

born in the year 1836, in Columbia, Adair county. Kentucky. He is a son of Oathey Wheat, and lived with his parents until twelve years of age, when he went to Griffin Springs, Taylor county. He lived here with his father for three years, and in 1851, moved to Haskingsville, Green county, Ky. In 1854, he moved back to Columbia, and remained three years, engaged in writing in the Clerk's office. lu 1857, he visited Kansas, and soon after moved to Carroll county, in the neighborhood of his present home. He taught school here for a short time, and then he returned to Columbia, and went from there to Lebanon, Ky., where he remained until 1860, clerking in a wholesale and retail Commission house. He was married October 12th, 1859, to Miss Mattie E. Gum, daughter of John C. Gum. After he was married he moved to Columbia, and sold drugs, and read medicine, until 1863. He next visited Greensburg, and moved to Campbellville, Ky., where he again engaged in the drug business, and reading medicine. In 1864, he attended the Louisville University. In 1865, he moved back to Greensburg, and traveled in the interest of the Boon tobacco warehouse. In July, 1865, he commenced practicing medi- cine at Cross roads, Green county, Ky., and in 1871, he moved to Carroll county, Mo., where he has been practicing medicine ever since. He is located in section 9, of Trotter Township. He has lately associated with himself, one, Drl C. S. Williams, formerly of Pewee Valley, Ky. Doctor Wheat is a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He is the father of six children, named: Cora, Stella, John Oathey, Will}., Lizzie Lee, and Benny Dell.

William J. Richeson

was born June 20th, 1837, in Monroe county, Va., now W. Va. He is the son John Richeson, who was married the second time. William J., was a child of his second wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hill; he was raised on a farm in Virginia. In December, 1859, he moved to this county, where his father had been for one year. On July^lOth 1860, he was married to Miss Adaline Shinn, daughter of Joel and Nancy Shinn, of Carroll county. In 1862 Mr. Richeson moved to the place which he now owns; he is the father of one child, Thomas V. Mr. Richeson and wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist Church; his father was in the war of 1812.

Henry A. Hart

was born August 25th, 1838, in Callaway county. Mo. In 1849 he moved to Carroll county, and living here four years, returned to Callaway county. In 1857 he again moved to Carroll county, and 'has since made this county his home. He has followed the occupation of farming all his life. In November, 1858, he married Miss Parlee Standley, daughter of Reuben Standley. During the war Mr. Hart was in the militia under Capts. Standley and Beatty; he is the father of eight children, seven of whom are still living, and named as follows: William F., Mary B., Andrew J., Rilla M., Emma J., Sophia L. and Henry A. Mr. Hart and wife are members of the Methodist church ; he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Hart's father, Alfred Hart, was born in Virginia, in 1805; he was a farmer all his life, and died in Arkansas in 1879. Mr. Hart's mother died when he was quite small.

William F. Goodson

was born December 15th, 1841, in Carroll county. He is a son of James M. Goodson, and lived with his father, following the pursuit of farming, until he grew up to manhood. During the war Mr. Goodson was orderly sergeant of a company of state militia, under Capt. Beatty's command. When Col. Price made his march to the Missouri river and seized Carrollton, Sergt. Goodson, with the rest of the company, were taken prisoners and marched to a place near Waverly, where his company were formed in a line and allowed to go home, with the exception of six men who confessed to being accomplices in the killing of Col. Peery and his men. . The six men were taken and it is supposed, shot. Mr. Goodson was assessor of Carroll county for five years, being elected two terms and serving one year to complete Mr. Dickerson's term, after his death. He was married May 10th, 1866, to Miss Louisa Snider, daughter of John ' Snider, of Carroll county; he is the father of six children, five of whom still live: Ira, Ola, Guy, Mat and Lucy. In 1870 Wm. F. Goodson was elected sheriff of the county and served for one term.

James Goodson

was born February 2d, 1844, in Carroll county. He lived with his parents on his father's farm until Feb. 26, 1863, at which time he was married to Susan A. Gregory, daughter of David Gregory. He then moved to the place where he now lives, and has been there ever since, engaged in farming. He is the father of six children - all living - named: James David, John Wakefield, Alice, Mary Jane, Clarissa and Finis. Mr. Goodson was a member of the state militia during the late civil war, under the command of Captain Beatty. He has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for about twelve years, and is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

John P. Goodson

born August 19, 1846, in Carroll county, Mo. He is a son of James M. and Clarrissa Goodson, natives of Kentucky. John P. was raised on his father's farm, 5 miles northwest of Carrollton, Mo. He completed his education at the Missouri State University. After leaving school he worked with his brother one year, in the sheriff's office. He then went to live with his sister on the place where he now resides. September 19, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary Catron, daughter of John Catron of Lafayette county. Mo. The issue of this union was one daughter, named Ella S. Mr. Goodson during the last three years, has dealt extensively in live stock. He is a member of the Baptist church, and Masonic fraternity His wife is a member of the Christian church, and is also a member of the Eastern Star Masons.

Jefferson M. Cox

born March 10, 1851, in Morgan county, Illinois. He is a son of Thaddeus and Martha Cox. Thaddeus Cox was a Virginian. He moved to Illinois, and from that state to Missouri in 1854. He was married to Miss Eaton, then of Ray county, and died June 20, 1874, in Carroll county. His wife is still living and was married the second time to Allen Harris. Jefferson M. Cox was raised in Carroll county. On February 1, 1876, he married Miss Nancy Goldbar, daughter of John Goldbar of Carroll county. They are the parents of two children, Wm. Thaddeus and Nathaniel. Mr. Cox is a member of the Old School Baptist church. His wife is a Methodist.

Thomas N. Goodson

born January 19, 1857, on his father's farm in Carroll county where he now lives. He was raised on the old home place and received his education in the district schools. After his father's death, which occurred December 2, 1879, he took charge of the homestead and has been cultivating it ever since. In October, 1880, he married Miss Sallie Drake, daughter of James E. Drake. Mr. Drake was the first judge chosen after the establishment of the probate court in Carroll county. He was mayor of the town of Carrollton for some time and is at present recorder of the county. Thomas N. is the youngest son of the late Rev. James M. Goodson, one of the pioneers of Carroll county. His home is in section 14 of Trotter township.

Ingram C. Stanley

bom October 3, 1858, in Carroll county. Mo. He is a son of John M. and Margaret E. Stanley. His father died in 1861 and his widowed mother married W. H. Merrell, of Carroll county, in 1866. She died in 1877. Mr. Stanley lived in Carroll county until 1869 when he moved to Dallas county, Texas, but returned in 1871 and remained with his mother and step-father until 1876 when he left home to work for himself. For the last three years he has been attending Avalon college in Livingston county. He is now twenty-tw'o years old and has recently married Miss Florence Carpenter, daughter of D. E. Carpenter of Livingston county, Missouri.

Kig-De Townshid William Adams

Mr. Adams came from Indiana to Carroll county in 1869. He has a farm of four hundred and six acres all well improved. On his place he has the largest orchard in the township. He has an orchard of 700. apple trees, 1600 peach 100 cherry -and other kinds of trees. Mr. Adams was married in 1855 to Miss Lucinda Huntsmeyer. They have seven children, James S., John F., Noah A., Alvilda, Hester Viola, Loutitia and Minnie Gertrude. Mr. Adams and wife are members of the Christian church. He is one of the leading men his neighborhood.

John A. Burbage

born in 1855 in Brown county, Ohio, son of Thomas S. and Nancy Burbage, natives of Ohio. He moved in company with his parents to Iowa; he removed to Livingston county. Mo*, in 187L and to Carroll county in 1878. He was married in 1879 to Miss Mollie Norton, daughter of George and Eliza Norton. They are the parents of one child - Ollie May. Mr. Burbage owns a farm of eighty acres of superior land. He votes the greenback ticket.

Dr. T. J. Brown

born in 1828in Washington county, Tennessee. Son of Gabriel and Sarah (Bayless) Brown. He was raised on a farm and had a poor chance, for obtaining an education. He studied medicine 3 years and then took a course of lectures in Cincinnati, Ohio. He came to Carroll county, Missouri in 1852, and began the practice of his profession. In 1855 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Collet. They have nine children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. Dr. Brown and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, and he is a member of the I. O. O. F. In addition to his practice he has a farm of 620 acres of land, which with one exception is the largest farm in Ridge Township. Dr. Brown is one of the oldest physicians in his section of the county, and perhaps no man has taken greater interest in the progress and welfare of the county.

Jabez Calvert

was born in 1829 in Cooper county, Missouri. Son of Noding and jane (Bayles) Calvert. Jabez came to Carroll county in 1844. In 1852 he was married to Miss Nancy Mitchell, who died in 1861. Mr. Calvert was again married in 1862 to Miss P. Shinn. Six children have been born to this union, LoveJ., Stephen E., Hugh J., L. A., Ruth V. and Amy V. Mr. Calvert is pleasantly located on a nice little farm, on which are fine stone quarries of both sand and limestone, the two different kinds of stone being on the same 20 acres of land. He is a democrat and has been a member of the Baptist church since 1847.

Jasper N. Caulk

was born in 1844, in Henry county, Iowa. He entered the federal armyin 1862 and served 3 years. At the close of the war he returned to Iowa and remained until 1866 when he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, where he has since made his home. In 1866 he married Miss Margaret Plunket, daughter of Julius S. and Mary Plunket. Jasper N. Caulk is the sixth son of Henry and Lillie A. Caulk. Mr. Caulk is located on a farm of 100 acres in Ridge township, and is a very successful farmer. His wife is a member of the Christian church, and he is a staunch democrat.

James B. Lanck

was born in 1847 in Meigs county, Ohio. He came to Carroll county, Missouri in 1849, in company with his parents, Ezra and Rachel Lanck. He was raised on the farm. In 1871 he was married to Miss Martha Conner, daughter of Frank and Martha Conner. They are the parents of four children, Agnes J., Elizabeth, Maggie and Harriet V. Mr. Lanck and wife are members of the Baptist church. He owns a small well improved farm.

Wiley Roy

was born in 1803, in King William county, Va. Son of Richard D. and Jane W. Roy. He moved to Harrison county, W. Va., in 1832, and was there engaged in teaching school for two years in Clarksburg. Mr. Roy was educated at Rumford College, Va., graduating there in 1821. In 1834 he moved to Georgetown, Ky., and began clerking for a dry goods firm. He remained in different parts of the state fourteen years, and then removed to Mississippi, and clerked for two years in Natchez. After traveling for three years he moved to Missouri, stopping at Hill's Landing, Carroll county, in November, 1853, and has spent the most of his time, while in this county, as teacher in schools, or as school commissioner. In June, 1871, he was married to Mrs. Mildred L. Gillispie, widow of Abram Gillispie, and daughter of James and Margaret Bowling. Mr. and Mrs. Roy have raised a family of six children, and are members of the Christian church. In the fall of 1870 Mr. Roy was elected commissioner of public schools, and after filling this office for four years located on a beautiful farm on Big Creek in Ridge township, where he at present resides, known by his neighbors to be an honest and upright man. Politically, he is a staunch democrat; his great-grandfather and two great uncles served in the revolutionary war.

William B. Sinclair

was born in 1847, in Ohio county, Ky. Son of Isaac and Nancy Sinclair. William B., learned harness making when sixteen years old, and worked in Danville, Ills., for four years. He afterwards learned the blacksmith trade and has followed that trade ever since. He was married in 1876, to Miss Hannah E. Cowger, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth Cowger. They have three children': Elmer J., Effie N. and Emma J. Mr. Sinclair and wife are members of the Methodist church; he is located at Bridge Creek, where be owns property and commands an extensive trade. Although a hard working man, he is crippled in one leg by a necrosis of the bone.

was born in 1826, in Hardeman county, Tennessee; son of Sarshel and Elizabeth Woods. Sarshel Woods, Abbott Hancock, Bill Kavanaugh and Billy White, while living in Howard county. Mo., heard much talk about bears in Tennessee, and having built a flat-boat, "set sail" for the afore mentioned hunting grounds, going the whole trip by water, and taking their families with them. After arriving at their destination the families remained on the flatTboat, and it was at this tinie and on this boat that the subject of this sketch was born. Sarshel Woods moved with his family to Carroll county. Mo., in 1833, locating in what is now known as Combs township. The old log house in which they lived immediately after coming to the county, is still standing to-day, and is said to be the oldest house in Carroll county. The place is now owned by W. O. Squires. In 1846 B. C. Woods went to Mexico as a soldier, and served fourteen months; on his return he followed farming two years, and then went to California and roved over the far west for eighteen months; he returned in 1860, and after spending a short while in Texas, he entered the late civil war but did not go south until 1864. After the war he returned to Carroll county. Mo., where he has since remained, following the pursuit of farming. He was married May 18th, 1848, to Miss Nancy P. Callaway, daughter of Ambrose and Susan Callaway. They are the parents of nine children living: Susan E., Margaret P., James H., Josephine B., Sarshel C., H. Paddy, Martha J., Nancy A. and Charles B. Mrs. Woods had one uncle stolen by the Indians, and he lived and died with them.

was reared and educated in Callaway, county. Mo. Has always followed the pursuit of farming. He came to Carroll county in 1873. Owns, in partnership with his brother, J. R. Yates, a well-improved farm of 220 acres. He takes great delight in .raised blooded cattle and hogs. .He brought the first pure-blooded cows to Carroll county. Mr. Y ates was married in 1876 to Miss Lou E. Creel, daughter of W. R. and Margaret Creel. They have one child, Mary Dell. All are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Yates and his brother. Dr. Yates, are solid democrats.

born in Woodford county, Kentucky, son of John T. and Elizabeth Yates. He was raised on a farm, and received his education at Richland Academy, in Callaway county, Mo. James R. began the study of medicine when 17 years old and completed his course of lectures at the St. Louis medical College in 1863. He has been practicing for about 18 years in Missouri, in the counties of Callaway, Ray, Morgan and Carroll. He is a successful physician and has a full practice. He was married in 1861 to Miss Ellen Threlkeld, daughter of Hiram and Nancy Threlkeld. They have three children, W. Q., Mary and Joel.

George Wilson

born August 12, 1822, in Lanarkshire, Scotland. He received a common school education at the burgh school. Bigger. His father, William Wilson was a farmer in Skirling, Peebleshire, where according to the statistical account of that parish his ancestors had lived for nearly 200 years. John Wilson and Barbara Stevenson, his grandparents lived to 91 and 100 years respectively. George, at the death of his father, in 1843, went to the city of Edinburgh, where he found employment in the publishing house of W. and R. Chambers, and held a subordinate position under them for 23 years. He was married June 3d, 1845, to Miss Barbara Yule, daughter of Thos. and Jane (Wilson) Yule. Ten children were born to them, eight of whom are still living. During his residence in Edinburgh he became familiar with the personal appearance of all the celebrities of the day, such as Francis Jeffrey ,John Wilson, alias "Christopher Worth," George Combe, Hugh Miller, Dr. Thomas Chalmers, and others. Through a mutual friend he had frequently the pleasure of dining with Mackay, the actor. As a member of the Lanark and Biggar Clubs he had the friendship and acquaintance of Wm. Hunter, Esq., the historian of "Biggar and the House of Fleming," and the honer of being mentioned in the preface of that work, with other gentlemen who aided him in his resoarches. Was also personally acquainted with Alex. Manson, Esq., and Alex. Bertram, distinguished editors, Alex. McLogan, James Smith, and Alex. Hume, poets of Scotland. It is not surprising, therefore, that, moving in such an environment, he also should have been seized with the "scribbler's itch," and about the year 1860, he was engaged to write a series of sketches and tales for the columns of the "Lanarkshire Advertiser^"' the first of these being rhe life of James Howe, a friend of Sir Walter Scott's and a celebrated painter in his time. In the spring of 1867 Mr. Wilson landed in America and came to Carroll county Mo., in 1868, where he entered forty acres of railroad land in section 19, Hill township. This he sold in 1875, and bought eighty acres in section 29 where he is at present engaged in farming and stock raising. He became a citizen of the United States July 24th, 1877, and by the unanimous vote of - the people was elected township clerk and assessor.

William H. Adams

Wm. Hicks Adams was born in Dorchester county, Maryland, on the 8th day of April, 1830. He attended the schools of his native county, in his youth and finished his education at South Salem Institute, in Ohio. He obtained the means to attend this school by teaching, which profession he commenced following in his native state, at the age of seventeen years. He afterwards taught in Randolph and Montgomery counties, Indiana, for several years. Wm. H. Adams was married in Randolph county, Indiana, June 10, 1853, to Miss Martha Sands, daughter of Abijah Sands, of that county. After his marriage he was engaged in Crawfordsville, Indiana, at cabinet making, until the year 1867, when he came to this state and settled on a farm, in Greenton valley in Lafayette county. There he remained but one year and then moved to Morton, in Ray, where he farmed for five years. In 1873 he came to this county and located upon the same farm upon which he is at present living, in section 5, Prairie township. This place is well improved and in a prosperous condition. Mr. Adams was elected, in April, 1881, on the democratic ticket, to the office of justice of the peace, in his township. He has always been an ardent advocate and strong supportor of the democratic party. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Adams, six of whom still live: Mag. Dora, Effie, Delphus, Carlotta, Marshall and Buford. Mag. Dora is now the wife of James Spurlock of Lafayette county. Mr. and Mrs. Adams and their daughter Effie are members of Mt. Olive M. E. church, south, was born September 17, 1849, in Hamilton, Buckner county, Ohio. He is the son of. George H. Bronson, a railroad contractor, 'who moved to St. Louis, when Winfield was but six years old. Winfield was raised in St. Louis and educated in the School of the Christian Brothers, a Catholic college in St. Louis. At the age of eighteen years he accepted a position in Parker's drug store on Broadway and Car streets, St, Louis, and held this position for four years. In 1867 he went to Ottawa, Kansas, and lived with his uncle for two years, and then engaged in various speculations. He went to Chicago in 1869 and read medicine with Dr. Copp and then went to the University of New York and graduated in Physic and surgery, in 1875. He soon afterward opened a drug store on Thirtysecond street and Tenth avenue, in New York city, and at the same time engaged in the practice of medicine. He sold out there in 1878 and after stopping in Kirkwood, Missouri, for a few months, came to Carroll county and commenced practicing medicine in Prairie township, located seven miles northwest of Norborne. He is now living in section 21, of that township, and is meeting with unusual success. He was married July 31, 1880, to Miss Margaret J. Jenkins, daughter of W. W. Jenkins, of Carroll county. Dr. Bronson and wife are both members of the M. E. church, south. He being a graduate of the best medical institutions in the United States, has before him a brilliant professional career in the county of his adoption.

William W. Brown

was born December 24, 1843, in Ray county, Missouri; son of Thomas E. Brown, a native of Wilson county, Tennessee, one of the early settlers of Ray county. William lived with his parents until 1862, when he enlisted in company H, 11th Missouri regiment, in Parson's division. Was in battles of Prairie Grove, Helena, Arkansas; Pleasant Hill, Mansfield and Saline River. Was wounded at Helena, Arkansas, shot, through the head. Since the war has been following the pursuit of a farmer, and is one of Carroll county's best citizens. He was married October 19, 1865, to Miss Margaret R. Lents, a native of Tennessee, and daughter of Thomas and Lucinda Lents. They are the parents of five children living; Thomas J., William S., Nathan A., Ivennettia and Lucinda. Mr. Brown came to Carroll county in 1873.

Seth G. Carr

born August 9, 1824, in Logan county, Kentucky. Son of David and Martha Carr, natives of Kentucky. His father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Seth G. moved in company with his parents, in 1836, to Moultrie county, Illinois, and there was raised on a farm. He was married April 20, 1847, to Miss Mary A. Siler, native of Tennessee, daughter of William and Jane Siler, natives of North Carolina. She is a relative of Gen. N. B. Forest, of the late war. Mr. Carr moved to Carroll county, Missouri in 1872, and located on a farm- of 720 acres, in Prairie Township. He has his farm well improved. He has four children - Albert M., Colbert N., Benjamin F. and Jennie. Albert and Benjamin are married and farming in Carroll county. Jennie^ their only daughter, is a member of the Christian church. She attended school at Carrollton and completed her collegiate course at Columbia, Missouri. She has been a close student, and is a fine scholar. Mr. ' Carr and wife are members of the Christian church. He is a staunch democrat.

James Pernal Dale

born January 8, 1838, in Ray county, Missouri. He was raised and educated in the county of his birth. He commenced teaching when nineteen 3'ears old, and taught for five years. He was married March 14, 1860, to

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Miss Mary A. Routh, daughter of Mr. John Routh, of Leavenworth count}'^, Kansas. He moved on his father's farm immediately after his marriage, and although he taught school the three following winters, he succeeded in raising a crop every year. In 1872 he moved to Carroll county and purchase a farm of 100 acres in section 30, of Prairie township. He has since increased the farm io 160 acres. Mr. Dale has improved the farm and has one of the finest orchards in the county. In

1876 Mr. Dale traveled with his family through Nevada, Colorado and territories,' returning in 1878. In 1873 Mr. Dale was elected clerk of Prairie township, under the township organization, which was then in vogue. He served until 1875, when he resignad to take the above named trip. He was elected to the same office in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Dale have had eight children, five sons and three daughters, all living, and named as follows: Edgar, Moses B., James F., Arthur S., Irvine G., Virginia F., Rosa Eureka and Lovina. Mr. Dale and wife are both members of the M. E. Church south. Their son, Moses G., belongs to the same church. Mr. Dale has lived in Prairie township for twenty years.

Leaken E. Dorsey

born in 1824, in Fleming county, Kentucky. He is a son of John Dorsey, a native of Maryland. In 1852 he moved to > Boone county, Missouri, where he remained six years, and then went to Pettis county. Im

1877 he moved to Carroll county, where he has since resided. He now owns 340 acres in section 6, Prairie township, besides 560 acres acrossthe county line in Ray county. Mr. Dorsey is a good farmer, and deals extensively in live stock. He feeds a great man}-^ cattle. In 1852 he was married to Henrietta Williams, a native of Kentucky. They have six children, John E., Oswell B., Edward L., Mary E., Charles A. and Eley B. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey are members of the M. E. Church south. Mr. Dorsey is a free mason, and belongs to the Dresden lodge, No. 88, in Pettis county, Missouri.

Francis A. Elliott

born February 18, 1834, in Darke county, Kentucky; son of. Alexander and Lucy Elliott, natives of Kentuck}'. He. was raised in the county of his birth until sixteen years old, when he moved to Missouri, stopping one year in Cooper county, and locating in Carroll county, in 1853. He was married January 13, 1861, to Miss Lenora W. Grow, native of Kentucky daughter of Annanias and Sallie Grow. During the war Mr. Elliott was in the home guards. He is now a successful farmer of Carroll county, and has his farm well improved. Mr. and Mrs. Grow are the parents of born in J826, in Tennessee; he is the son of Henry Graves, a blacksmith by trade. Andrew J. came to Missouri in 1850,* and in 1851 moved to Iowa, and remained until 1866 when he returned to Missouri, and located in Carroll county, where he has since remained. In 1854 he was married to Miss Isabella Wadkins of Iowa. They are the parents of four children: Robert, Eliza, Sarah and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. Graves are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church south. They are now living on their farm in section 24, Prairie township. Mr Graves is justice of the peace in his township.

John Johnson

born August 23, 1822, in Denmark. In his early life he was employed by working on a farm, and hunting and fishing after he became a young man. He came to the United States in 1864 and located in Ottawa county, Ohio, where he remained four years, and then came to Carroll county, Missouri. He owns a farm of one hundred and forty acres in prairie township. Mr. Johnson was married in 1856 to Miss Anna Mates, who died in 1859, leaving one child, Nis H. Mr. Johnson was Again married in 1860 to Miss Pragetti Paulsen. To this union were born three children: Ella C., August S. and one deceased. Mr. Johnson's oldest son, Nis H., was born in 1857 in Denmark, and was married May 8, 1881, to Miss Laura E. Knowles of Illinois, daughter of Wm. R. and Hannah L. Knowles. John Johnson and wife are members of the Lutheran church.

born in Duchess county. New York. He is a son of Dr. Stoddard Judd. He was raised and educated in the county of his birth. At the age of eighteen he emigrated with his parents to Wisconsin, and in 1870, he came to Carroll county. Mo., being then twenty-three years old. He has a farm of 500 acres, of fine improved land. He deals extensively in live stock. He was married in 1851, to Miss Maria Tompkins, a native of New York. They have seven children living, Samuel S., George L., Ida F., Mary E., Randall T., Anna M., and Hattie V. Mr. Judd is a member of the I. O. O. F. at Wanshard, Lodge No. 50, in Wisconsin.

Joseph E. Lyon

born January 25, 1842 in Darke county, Kentucky, son of Robert and Jane' Lyon, natives of Kentucky.' Joseph was- raised on the farm and grew to manhood in the county of his birth. He was married November

12, 1863, to Miss Lou. A. Reynolds, daughter of James H. and Elizabeth Reynolds, Kentuckians. He removed to Carroll count}', Mo., in 1869 where he has since made his home following the pursuit of farming. He is at present located.on section 12. Mr. and Mrs Lyon are members of the M. E. church, south, and are the parents of seven children living - Addie E., Frank W., Joseph H., Edward W., Bettie, Helen and Ida.

Rev. Thomas Minnis

born in Carroll county, Missouri. He is a son of John P. and Ann Minnis, who came to Carroll county in 1830 and are among the early sellers of the county. .Tho uas was raised on the farm. He was married February 8, 1859, to Miss Emaline Templeman, daughter of Edward and Nancy Templeman. Mr. Minnis enlisted in the union army and served three years. Since then he has been engaged in farming and stockraising. He* owns 270 acres of land. Mr. Minnis and wife are members of the Baptist church. They have six children living; Leroy D., Robert E., James L., Nannie E., Mertie E. and Effie May. Mr. Minnis has been an ordained minister for eight years, and at present preaches at Coloma. Chapel Hill and Mandeville.

George Osborne

born January 20, 1845, in Cincinnati, Ohio, son of John and Mary A. (Rose) Osborne, natives of Sheffield, England. George spent his early days in Cincinnati and when fourteen years old went to Kentucky where he was engaged in farming. In 1869 he removed to Carroll county. Mo. He was married March 16, 1873 to Mrs. Susan E. (Poindexter) Crockett, daughter of Waddy and Sarah Poindexter, natives of Virginia. They are the parents of two children - Rosa D. and Joseph H. Since living in Missouri Mr. Osburn has followed the occupation of farming. He owns a farm of one hundred acres of land.

Morris Osburn

born December 30, 1839, in Licking county, Ohio, son of Richard and Mary Osburn. Morris was raised on a farm. When twenty-three years old he went to Iowa and remained eighteen months, moving from there to Ray county, Mo., where he purchased land and lived until 1872. His next move was to Carroll county where he bought a farm in section 30 of Prairie township and on which he still resides. He w'as married July 11, 1872 to Miss Mary A. McQuiston, of Ray county, who died March 2, 1873. Mrs. Osburn was a member of the Christian church. Mr. Osburn belongs to the same church. He has taught school a part of the time since twenty-one years old.

William Renzelman

bom March 10th, 1821 in Hannover, Germany. Son of Henry and Mary Renzelman. He spent his early life in the " old country " and came to America in 1848, settled in Carroll county, Missouri, in 1850, living the two years previous in Lafayette and Ray counties. He purchased at first but 40 acres, and by industr}' and economy has bought more land, now owning over 600 acres, Mr. Renzelman is an extensive dealer in live stock. He was married April 14th, 1844 to Miss Mary Schroeder of Hannover, Germany. They are the parents of seven children, Frederick W., Elizabeth W., Lewis, Dora S., Henry A., August W. and William. Mr. Renzelman was in the Home Militia, during the war, but was taken sick and discharged. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran church.

was born April 26th,. 1846, in Baden, Germany. Son of Simon and Josephine (Moore) Schies. The family came to America in 1851 and in the spring of 1852 located in Carroll county, entering 40 acres at first in Prairie township, and bought 120 acres of the county. Leopold now owns 246 acres of fine lurid. Mr. Schies was married June 11th, 1866 to Miss Agnes Williams, daughter of Shelton and Margaret Williams of Indiana. They are the parents of eight children, Elizabeth K., Caroline, Sarah J., Simon, John L., Andrew F., Mary E., and Annie A. Mr. Schies was in the state militia during the war, served three years in company A. under Capt. Standley. He and his wife are members of the M.E. church, south. His father, Simon Schies is a catholic and said to be the oldest man in Prairie township. Was born in 1807.

John Staunn

born January 8th, 1841 in Bavaria. Son of Philip P. and Susannah Staunn. John came to America when 16 years old, lived in Ohio four years, stopped in St. Louis a year or two, and in 1837 removed to Carroll county, Missouri and purchased 160 acres of land in Trotter township. In 1856 he built a flour mill on the Wakanda, and with the profits from his mill and farm has purchased land in addition to his former purchase until he has at last become the owner of 940 acres of good land. He was married Oct. 20, 1842, to Miss Eda R. Coleman, a native of Boone county. Mo. They have eight children living, Susannah, (now wife of Mr. Shaffer), Mary (now wife of Mr. Booker,) George, Daniel, John W.,

Louisa, Eda E., and Joel N. Mr. Staunn has been a very successful hunter in his time. It is said that he killed from 50 to 70 deer during one year. He is a member of the Old School Presbyterian church.

Obadiah Stevens

born April 2d, 1841, in Ripley county, Indiana. Son of Sylvester and Mary Stevens. His father was a native of Indiana, and his mother of Pennsylvania. Obadiah was raised on a farm. When 21 years old he enlisted (Aug. 2d, 1862) in company B. 4th Indiana cavalry, and took part in the battles of Chickamauga and others; was taken prisoner at the battle of Atlanta and kept in prison at Andersonville, Charleston, and Florence, for four months. He received his discharge from service May 5th, 1865, and returned to Indiana. In 1867 he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, and purchased 240 acres of land, and here he is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Stevens was married. May 31st, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Sutton, native of Indiana, and daughter of David M. and Margaret Sutton. They are the parents of six children, Ida V., Lillie R., Ella, Sylvester, David M. and Obadiah.

born February 23d, 1853, in Bedford county, Tennessee. Son bf Nehemiah and Louanna Sugg, natives of Tennessee. He came to Carroll county, Mo., in 1870, and was married May 30th, 1873, to Miss Mary P. Smithpeter, daughter of William and Mary Smithpeter, Tennesseeans. After their marriage they lived in Leslie Township, until 1880, when they moved on their present farm of eighty acres in Prairie Township, in section 26. They have four children living, Louanna M., Venie B., Athel Lee, and Willie P.

James T. Sumpter

born February 15th, 1849, in Monroe county, Mo. Son of John W. and Susan Sumpter. He moved to Illinois in 1860, where he remained but one year, and returned to Missouri. After a stay of two years he removed to Logan county, Ills., and was there engaged in farming until 1878, when he came to Carroll county. Mo. He was married January 28th, 1876, to Miss Winnie Reed, daughter of W. P. and Charlotte Reed, of Illinois. Mr. Sumpter is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

Luther W. Sumpter

born February 8th, 1854, in Monroe county. Mo. Son of John W. and Susan Sumpter. His father John W., was killed at Kirksville, Mo., July 4th, 1861, while on his way out to where the Militia were drilling. He was .attacked by George Wood, struck over the head with a loaded cane, and stabbed with a dirk. The cause of the attack was merely because Mr. Sumpter was a Democrat. The murderer attempted to escape, but

Vvas pursued, and shot nine times, by his own men. The wounds, were only flesh wounds, and did not prove fatal. He was put in jail, and after a duration of three days, w^s taken out by some men at night, and hanged. Luther W., spent his early days In Monroe county, and at the age of fifteen, moved to Illinois, where he was engaged in farming. In the fall ot

1878, he removed to Carroll county. Mo., where he has since made his home, living at present on section 24, of Prairie Township. He was married August 22d, 1880, to Miss Susan Fox, daughter of John and Elizabeth Fox. Mr. Sumpter is a member of the M. E. Church;

Wm. Franklin Thomason

Wm. Franklin Thomason is a Missourian by birth, and was born in Clinton county on the 26th day of June, 1845. His father, Benjamin F. Thomason, a farmer, died in 1846. This caused the family to move to Clay county, where lived Wm. F. Thomason's grandfather. , He was raised by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Lincoln. He completed his education at the William Jewell college, at Liberty, Missouri. His business through life has always been farming. He commenced farming for himself in Clay county, when he was 22 years old. He lived in Clay county about four years, and in the spring of 1872 came to Carroll county and bought the place on which he now resides, in Prairie township. His farm consists of 160 acres of improved land. The improvements on the place rank among the first in the neighborhood. Mr. Thomason was married in November, 1873, to Miss Julia M. Keyes, of Ray county. They have two children, one daughter and one son: Aggie Belle and Isaac Franklin. The former born November 25, 1874, the latter April 27,

1879. Mr. Thomason is a member of the Christian church; his wife is a member of the M. E. church, south. He is insured in two life insurance companies; the National Christian Temperance Union and the Farmer's and Mechanic's of St. Louis. He is justly ranked among the enterprising and thrifty farmers of Carroll county.

Jeremiah Williams

was born April 24, 1820, in Lewis county. New York. Son of Absalom and Fannie Williams - the former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of New York. Jeremiah was raised on a farm in the county of his birth. In 1843 he moved to Illinois, and resided in Chicago for one year, and then removed to Wisconsin, where he remained until 1875. In that year he came to Carroll county, Missouri, and settled on some land that he had previously purchased. He is now engaged in stock raising and farming. Owns 618 acres of land, besides having given 360 acres to his children. He was married July 5, 1852, to Miss Mary A. Randall, a native of Orleans county. New York, daughter of John S. and Almira Randall. They have

Mrs. Williams is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Williams takes an active part in politics and is a republican. During the later war was deputy U. S. marshall, and enrolling officer in Columbia county, Wisconsin.