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

John S. Williamson

John S. Williamson was born in the city of Cincinnati; Ohio, June. 6, 1825. He is the son of Rev. John Williamson, a Meth(*dist minister, who was well known and highly respected in Ohio. The family lived near Cincinnati, until John was eleven years old and then, in 1836, moved to Illinois, and settled upon a farm in Fulton county. There he finished his education and grew up on a farm. He has always followed the avocation of farming, and has made a success of that business. He moved from Illinois to Ray county, Missouri, and rented a farm there for one year, and then moved upon a tract of land which he had purchased in Carroll county. This place lies in section 3Lof Prairie township, and is improved with good buildings and a thrifty orchard. Upon this place Mr. Williamson has continued to reside ever since he came to this county, and by his fair and honorable conduct, has won the honor and esteem of his neighbors. He was married in Knoxville, Illinois, on the 23d day of August, 1854, to Miss Mary A. Leeper, daughter of Thomas Leeper, of Fulton county. Six children, three of each sex, have been born of this union, all of whom are now living: Charles, Laura, May, Abraham L., Emma, and George. Mr. Williamson is a substantial farmer and a good citizen.

Robert A. Wright

Robert A. Wright was born in Trimble county, Kentucky, on the 31st day of January, 1839. He was reared and educated in the county of his birth. He moved with his father in 1868 to Clinton county, Missouri. In 1871 they moved to Carroll county, and Robert A. moved on some land that he had purchased in 1870. His father lived with him until his death which occurred in August, 1877. His mother, Mrs. Mary Wright, is still living and makes her home with her son, the subject of this sketch. His farm lay in section 28, of Prairie township. He sold part of this in 1876, and the remainder in 1881. He immediatel}' afterward bought 320 licres of improved land (two miles north of his former place) in section 15. Mr. Wright will endeavor to make this one of the finest improved* farms in the county. He was married in Carroll county June 1, 1873, to Miss Eliza Owen, formerly of Kentucky. They have one daughter and three sons: Cora Eleanor, born February 14, 1874; Wm. Henry, born November 1, 1875; Charles Allen, born January 18, 1878; Ralph, born February 18, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Wright are both members of the born in 1861 in Carroll county, Missouri, son of Johnson Adkins, one of the early settlers of the county, who died in 1868. His mother's maiden . name was Maria Page, a native of Kentucky. Robert was raised on the farm, three miles east of Carrollton, and has accquired a common school education. He was married September 8, 1880, to Miss Alzada Huffman, daughter of W. M, Huffman, of Carroll county.

Henry C. Busby

born in 184:1, in Carroll county, Missouri; son of Tilfordand Anna Busby, natives of Kentucky. Henry was raised on a farm and acquired a good common school education. He left home after he become of age, and took several trips west, was engaged in farming and teaming in Texas, lived two years in Kansas City and a year in Chillicothe, Missouri. He then returned to Carroll county and has since been engaged in farming. In 1880 he was united in matrimony to Mrs. Susan M. Harden, nee Hardwick. Mr. Busby took an active part in the late civil war, serving four years in the confederate army. Was in the battles of Lexington, Springfield, Carthage, Wilson's Creek and many others.

born in 1814, in Hampshire county, Virginia. Son of James and Susan Cunningham, natives of Virginia. His father was one of the early settlers of Boone county, locating there in 1817, when James L. was but three years old. The subject of this sketch was raised on his father's farm, and remained at home until seventeen years old, when he engaged in the mercantile business in Columbia, Missouri. Two years later he went to New Mexico, and was there engaged in selling goods. He soon sold out and returned home, and, in partnership with Mr, Kuykindall, purchased a full stock and went to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he was engaged in business . for eighteen months, and sold out and purchased with the money received a lot of mules, at Cliihuahua. While on his way back with the mules, he and his men were attacked by the Indians, the mules taken from them, and two of the party killed. Mr. Cunningham then returned to Missouri, and followed farming for two yeans, spent two years in his cousin's store, and , finally settled down on the farm, in Boone county, where he was raised. In June, 1842, he was married to Miss Jane Tucker, of Cooper county,

Missouri. After hismarriage he followed farming for eight years, and in 1850 began merchandising, still continuing to manage his farm. He was afterwards in partnership with William Dosier. Mr. Cunningham moved to Carroll county in 1875, and located on section thirteen, where he now resides. He has five children living: DeWitt C., James B., Ella, (wife of Luther Edwards,) Charles R. and Ada A. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham are both members of the Methodist church.

William J. Miller

born May 15, 1859, ia Carroll county, Missouri. Son of Samuel and Martha Miller. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, who came to Carroll county in 1843. At his death, which occurred in 1874, William managed the farm and took care of the family; his mother having died in 1855. He was married April 3, 1881, to Miss Isabel Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith, a native of Tennessee, who came to Carroll county in 1851. Mr. Miller is a member of the Baptist church.

Samuel D. Smart

born in Carroll county, Missouri. He is a son of Buckner Smart, a North Carolinian, who moved to Carroll county in 1832. Samuel D. Smart's mother's maiden name was Nancy B. Gentry, a native of Kentucky. Samuel was reared on a farm, and acquired a good common school education. He was married in July, 1871, to Miss M. M. Christie, of Monroe county, Illinois. They haye two children: Susan M. and Spencer S. Mr. Smart and wife, like his parents before him, are members of the Baptist church.

John M. Smart

born in 1847, in Carroll county Missouri. Son of Stephen and Margaret Smart. , His father was a native of North Carolina. John was raised in the county of his birth. There being but few schools in the county where he was growing up, his education is somewhat limited. When twenty one years old he married Miss Mary Gentry, a native of Missouri. They have two children living: Johnnie and Sallie J. Mr. Smart has lived in different parts of the county, but is at present settled on his old home place, in section two, of Wakanda township. He and his wife are both members of the Baptist church.

James M. Smart

Tsorn in 18.64, in Chariton county, Missouri; son of James R. and Harriet W. Smart, natives of Missouri. James M. was raised on a farm, and has acquired a good common school education. He lived in Chariton county until he was 12 years old, and then moved to Carroll county, where he now resides. When 15 years old he joined the Baptist church at Wakanda, and has since been a faithful member.. He is still living with his father and mother.

born in' 1859, in Rockbridge county, Virginia; son of John and Elizabeth Snider, natives of Virginia. He was reared on the farm. In 1872, he moved to Parke county, Ind., and in the following year removed to Carroll county Mo., where he has since resided. He was married in November 1880, to Miss Ola Cooper, of Livingston county. Mr. Snider is a successful young farmer. His corn crop of 1880, consisting of 60 acres, yielded 14 barrels to the acre.

David Snider

born Sept. 8, 1828, in Rockbridge county, Va.; son of John and Sarah Snider, natives of Virginia. David was reared on the farm, and has always followed the pursuit of farming. When 38 years old he came to Carroll county and settled on section 24, in Wakanda township. He was married when 28 years old Jo Miss Rebecca J. Snider, a native of Virginia. They are the parents of two children living: Charles L. and Adella B. Mr. Snider was in the confederate army of the late civil war. He and his family are members of the Methodist church.

John H. Standley

born in 1846, in Carroll county, Mo. He is the oldest son of William and Sarah Standley. John 11. was reared on the farm. At the age of 18 he went to Columbia to attend school, but remained there only one year, as the schools were disturbed by the war. He afterw'ards attended Stewart's commercial college in St. Louis, and completed his course. He then returned home and remained on the farm for two years. In the year following he made a trip to Texas. Two years later he began farming and dealing in stock for himself, and was very successful. The next seven years of his life were spent in southwestern Missouri, and Kansas, where he was still engaged in trading in stock and farming. He was married while in Kansas, on the 4th day of Sept., 1879, to Miss E. A. Blood, of Eau Claire, Wjs. They have had one child born to them, w'hich died w'hen five months old. In January 1881, Mr. Standley returned to Carroll county. Mo., and located on section 4, of Wakanda township where he now resides.

Benjamin Y. Standley

was born December 17th, 1858, in Carroll county. Mo.; son of William and Sarah Standley; his father is a Missourian and his mother a native of

Monroe county, Va." Benjamin is still living with his mother on the farm two miles east of Carrollton, where he was raised. He has received a fair education, and takes a delight in continually acquiring knowledge. Although his time is pretty well occupied in managing the farm, he spends his leisure hours in mental improvement.

Elihu Sullivan

was born in 1815, in Jefferson county, Ohio; son of Adam Sullivan, native of Maryland. Elihu was reared oh the farm and has made farming his only occupation through life. In 1865 he moved to Iowa and remained ten years; he then removed to Missouri, stopping a shot time in Livingston county, and then located permanentl)' in Carroll county, on section 15, where he still resides; he was married in 1841 to Miss Elenor A. Harrison, of Ohio, who died in 1865, and "he was subsequently married to Mrs. Malinda McKorkle, a widow .lady, whose maiden name was Barnette. By his second marriage Mr. Sullivan has four daughters: Alice, Mary Ann, Bethiar and Salina Jane. Mr. Sullivan and wife are members of the Episcopal church ; he is an extensive farmer, and owns 220 acres of very productive land. In 1880 he raised over 3,000 bushels of wheat on ninety-seven and one-half acres.

George R. Swigget

was born in 1855, in Tippecanoe cot^nty, Ind.; son of Peter and Lydia Swigget, the former a native of Indiana, the latter of Ohio. George R., came to Carroll county. Mo., in company with his father in 1868; he has acquired a good common school education, and is now one of the leading farmers of Carroll county; he has followed the pursuit of farming all his life, and is located on the Missouri river bottom south-east of Carrollton.

Dr. Daniel Wagoner

son of John and Catherine Wagoner, nee Zinn, was born in 1832, and is the youngest of six children. Both parents are Pennsylvanians by birth. When Daniel was about six years old the family moved to Rush county, Ind., where his father cultivated a large farm, the doctor assisting until the age of seventeen, when he began his attendance at the Eclectic Medical Institute, Cinneinnati, Ohio, remaining two years, getting his diploma. He commenced practicing in Wabash count}^ Ind., where he remained about ten years. At this time he entered Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, acquitting himself at the end of two years with honor, and gaining his second diploma. For four years after he attended lectures at that place, after which he came west, locating in Carrollton, this county, continuing his practice until 1877, when he went on a farm where he now resides, cultivating a farm of 600 acres. In 1856 he married Miss

Susan Steinberger, of Indiana, she dying in 1866, leaving one child, Jennie, now Mrs. Neil, of Deadwood, Dakota. On the 12th of June, 1872, he married Miss Anna Martin, of Louisiana, Missouri. Dr. Wagoner has a fine reputation as a physician, and has performed some of the most difficult surgical operations on record in the country.

was born September 1, 1832, in Henv' county, Virginia, and is a son of Judge Edmund J. Rea, whose biography appears in another part of this work. Joseph H. Rea, the subject of this brief notice, was raised in this county, growing up on a farm. He engaged in the vocation of farming early in life, and by good management and sound practical judgment, unyielding energy, and scrupulous honesty, has acquired a large landed and personal estate, being one of the largest stock-raisers and shippers in this section of the state. On the 1st of Ma)', 1856, he married Miss Genevieve Smith, of Ralls county, this state, by whom there is four children, namely: Smith C., Edward K., Arthur F., and Josephine. His wife died in May, 1873. On the 1st of February, 1876, he a second time married, taking to the altar Miss Kate Humphrey, of Paola, Kansas, formerly of Utica, New York, by whom there is one child, John W.

was born in 1857, in Carroll county, Missouri, and is a son of Alexander Trotter, who was also born in this county and state, and is one of the heaviest land owners and business men of the county. Lewis C., the subject of this biographical notice, was educated in this county, and has always resided here, and is extensively engaged with his father in farming and stock-raising. - - He is just starting out in business life, and is displaying an energy that promises soon to. .place him among the solid men of the county. On the 3d of March, 1880, he married Miss Maggie, daughter of Thomas Orchard, a merchant of Carrollton, by whom there is one child, named Alexander.

Cornelius B. Vaughn

born June 11, 1822, in Culpepper county, Virginia. He moved to Warren county, Tennessee, in company with his parents, when but four years of age. Here he grew to manhood. In 1844 he started west, walking from Nashville to Alton, Illinois. He remained in Alton until 1849, when he went to California in searh of gold. He returned to Alton in 1863, and was engaged there in saw-milling for -several years, when he removed to

Carroll county, Missouri, settling'^on section nine, in Van Horn township, where he now resides. He was married, October 9, 1853, to Miss Mary F. Smith. They are the parents of seven children, living: Leonard O., Clara M., George S., Robert B., Rosamond, Bertha J., and Lulu C. Mrs. Vaughn is a member of the Baptist Church.

William W. Riley

born October 19, 1818, in Clark county, Kentucky, where he grew to manhood. He is a son of Thomas and Elizabeth Riley, natives of Virginia. William W. came to Carroll county in 1838; he remained here one year and then went to Clinton county. In 1865 he returned to Carroll county, and has since remained here on section 12 in Van Horn township. Mr. Riley has had considerable experience in surveying and helped to lay out the city of St. Joseph. He was married in 1839 to Miss Mary Ann Sharp, of Scott county,JKentucky. They are the parents of eight children - E valine, Jonathan, William, John Franklin, GeorgeW., Amelia E., Richard H. and Mar}^ C. Mr. Riley is a member of the masonic fraternity of Maysville lodge. No. 62 in DeKalb county. Mo.

Burley Godsey

born September 25, 1817, in Cox county, Tennessee; he is a son of Burton and Patience Godsey. When two years old his parents moved to St. Charles county Mo., where they lived ten years and then moved to Saline county, where Burley was raised on a farm. He came to Carroll county in i»44and settled near Bogart's mound; three years after he moved into Van Horne township. Mr. Godsey was married in September, 1835 to Miss Nancy Millsap, of Saline county, whose parents are natives of Virginia. They are the parents of eight children Hving - Elizabeth F., Cynthia Jane, Mary C., James M., William, M^ytha A., Thomas G., and Susan Ellen. Mr. Godsey at one time owned a large body of land, but has given his children each a farm. Mr. Godsey and wife are members of the Baptist church. He was a democrat but did not like the doctrine and became a republican.

Thomas L. Charles

born in Orange county, Ind., April 22, 1840;. he is the son of William Charles. He moved to Martin county when a boy and was raised there. He enlisted in the Federal army in August, 1862, in Company A, of the Seventeenth Indiana mounted infantry, Capt. Henley, in Gen. Thomas' command. He participated in the battles of Mumfordsville, Chickamauga. Missionary Ridge, Selina, Atlanta, Shelbyville, Columbus and others. He received a slight wound in the knee at the battle of Shelbyville, at the battle of Mumfordsville he was taken prisoner but was soon paroled and exchanged. He was married in 1868 to Miss Ann J. Sides, of Martin county, Ind. They have three children living - Ettie F., Daniel L. and Benjamin E. Mr. Charles is a member of the masonic fraternity and belongs to the White River lodge. No. 332 at Shoals, Martin county, Ind. He also belongs to the I. O. O. F., at Shoals, No. 344. Mr. Charles has made himself a fine' home out of his farm. He owns 340 acres of land with all the improvents. On his place is an orchard of 250 trees of all kinds of fimif. He takes delight in raising fine horses.

Henry R. Stevenson

born September 15, 1840, in Franklin county, Ohio. He came to Missouri, with his parents when but a few weeks old. He was educated at the Fairville Academy, in Saline county, Missouri. Mr. Stevenson was married in 1869 to Miss Amanda A. Lloyd, of Springfield, Illinois. They are the parents of five children: Carrie Alice, Harry H., Lloyd A., Walton Leroy, and George W. Mr. Stevenson is a member of the M. E. Church and of the I. O. O. F. He has represented his lodge twice in the Grand Lodge of Illinois. He is at present president of the Barclay Coal Mining Company in Sangamon county, Illinois. He ow'ns 251 acres of fine improved land in Carroll county, Missouri. His home is in section 16, of Van Horn township. He pays particular attentign to raising fine live stock and improving his farm generally.

Elias Reber

son of Joseph and Elizabeth Reber, was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, on the 2d of February, 1827. Until the age of 24 5'ears, the subject of this sketch worked with his father in a saw and flouring mill, .finally becoming a partner in the mill. He then bought a small tract of land in his native county, .gave up milling and went to burning lime, burning about 100,000 bushels annually, being engaged at that business seven years. Selling out his lime business he bought his father's mill for $16,- OUO, run it six years, sold out and came to this state in 1870, locating In Livingston county, and went to farming. Three years after, he moved to this county, where he still remains. On the 18th of September, 1849, he married Miss Sarah, daughter of John D. and Sarah Hain, by whom there are six children living: Ludwig, Wilson H., Louisa, John, George and Alvah.

Rev. William H. Wilson

born May 15, 1884, in Harrison county, Ohio. In 1847 he moved with his parents to Iowa and remained there until 1856 wh^n he moved to Marshall county, Kansas. He acquired a knowledge of medicine in Iowa, commenced practicing in Kansas and continued until 1867, when he gave up his practice and began preaching the gospel in the Christian church. He was married in Wayne county, Iowa, to Miss Emma Griffis in 1856, she was a daughter of David Griffis, a native of Ohio. Six children was the result of this union, named: Williette, James E., Leander Burr, Laura Belle, Ethel, and Emma F., deceased. Mrs. Wilson died December 17, 1875. Mr.' Wilson was again married October 4,' 1878, to Mrs. Emma Snow, nee Bliss, daughter of James and Eliza Bliss, natives of Ohio. He has one child by his last marriage, Allanwaln. Mr. "Wilson's greatgrandfather, James Wilson, was one of the framers of the constitution, a signer of the declaration of independence, and an associate justice 6f the supreme court, of the United States, having been appointed to that position in 1779, when the bench was first filled.

William R. Hooten

born August 2, 1832, in Warren county, Tennessee. He moved to Shelby county, Illinois, with his parents, when but four years old. Here he was raised, and he remained in Illinois until 1865, when he moved to Carroll county and settled on section 1, of Stokes Mound township, and has lived there since. > He owns a fine farm which is in a good state of cultivation. He married Miss Milly Ramsey, July 31, 1857. They are the parents of three children, one of whom still lives, named: Samuel H. Hr. Hooten and wife are members of the Christian church.

Lauren C. Conger

was born January 13, 1819, in Cayuga county. New York. He moved in company with his parents, when quite small, to Alleghaney county, and when nineteen years old moved to Knox county, Illinois. In 1875 he moved to Missouri, and located in Carroll county in 1876, on his present farm, in section 3, of Stokes Mound township. He owns 750 acres of well improved land. The place has on it a good house and other buildings and a fine orchard of all kinds of fruit. ^ Mr. Conger was married in Knox county, Illinois, July 12, 1841, to Miss Amanda Hasbrook. They are the parents of five children, two of whom are Kvjng: Seth B. and Fred. Mr. Conger was one who voted for James G. Burney, the abolition candidate for president, and was a thorough abolitionist. He was one of the founders of Lombard University, of Galesburg Illinois, and was one of the trustees of that institution for twenty years. He also took an active part in getting a railroad through Knox county, Illinois. He was a member of the masonic rraternit}^ of Alpha lodge at Galesburg. He has always been a strong advocate of the temperance cause. He was elected alderman of Galesburg and was police magistrate for four years. He now holds the office of justice of the peace of Stokes Mound township, and is one of the board of trustees of the township. His son, Seth B., married Miss Ella O. Omstead of Knox county, Illinois, in 1870. They have two children: Frank and Guy Park.

John C. Cook

was born September 2, 1842, in Newfoundland. He moved to Rock county, Wisconsin, in company with his parents when about six. years of age. His parents died when he was but twelve years of age. He worked out on a farm until the war broke out. He enlisted in the federal army under E. W. Blake, company D, 13th Wisconsin infantry. He participated in the battles of Ft. Donelson, Chickamauga, Decatur, Nashville and others. He was discharged in 1865, having served four years and eight months, and returned to Rock county, Wisconsin. In 1868 he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and settled on the place where he now resides, in section 10, of Stokes Mound township. He now owns 160 acres of well improved land, which has on it a comfortable house and a young orchard of 100 trees. He was married in Rock count}', Wisconsin, in 1866, to Miss Mary Hammer. They are the parents of five children: Charles E., Minnie M., James J., Ada M. and Ed. Mrs. Cook is a member of the Christian church.

James B. Henderson

was bom March 17, 1843, in Carroll county. After growing up he commenced teaching school. He enlisted in the federal army in 1864, in the 185th Ohio regiment, company A, under Captain Hill; participated in the battles of, Columbus, Tennessee; Springhill, Franklin, Nashville and several other battles of less note. In a battle at Wakanda in Carroll county, he had his finger shot off. After returning from the army he sold goods in Coloma, and spent five years of life in Kanas City, and other points in the auction business. He was married in Coloma, April 11, 1866, to Miss Fannie McWilliams. They have had four children, three of whom still live, and are named: Lillie E., Lulu G. and Fannie B. Mrs. Henderson died September 1, 1876, in Mills county, Iowa. Mr. Henderson is a member of the I. O. O. F., of Coloma Lodge, No. 391.

Elijah Stephens

born May, 1, 1819, in Garrett county, Kentucky. He left there in company 'with his parents when ten years old, and moved to Callaway county, Missouri. Here he grew up to manhood, and moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, where he remained seven years, and then moved to Carroll county in 1850, where he has since made his home. In 1852 he started across the plains, but was taken sick and turned back from Fort Laramie. On his way home he and his partner were surrounded by Indians, and were just about to be killed when seventy-five or eighty men came in sight and the Indians fled. The company of men were led by Capt. Brown, of Saline county, Missouri, who bought their team, and they returned home on foot. Mr. Stephens was married May 27, 1858, to Miss Elizabeth Burton, of Carroll county. They are the parents of eight children: William J., Martha E., John T., Charles E., Sarah A., Carrie E., Elijah and Mary. Mrs. Stephens is a member of the Christian 'church.

born February 2, 1804, in Campbell county, Virginia. He remained in the county of his birth until he was twenty-four years old, when he moved to Indiana. He lived there five years, and then returned to Virginia; lived in Virginia eighteen years, and then spent five years in Indiana again, in Putnam county. In 1856 he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and settled on section 11, in Stokes Mound township, where he has since remained. He owns 280 acres of well-improved land, with a comfortable house and other buildings, and a fine orchard of eighty trees. Mr. Hicks was married in 1831 to Miss Elizabeth Landers, of Putnam county, Indiana. They have had born to them thirteen children, six of whom are still living: John, Stephen D., Robert, Jane, Elizabeth and Amanda, Catherine.

Robert M. Trussell

born March 23, 1856, in Morrow county, Ohio. He moved in company with his parents to Livingston county, Missouri, in 1861. When fourteen years old he moved to Coloma, Carroll county, and was engaged in his father's store for three years. He commenced teaching when twentythree 'years old, and follows that avocation for a livelihood. When about twenty-one years old he was crippled by a cut on the knee, and this misfortune prevents him from engaging in active manual labor. He is at present teaching in the Coloma schools.

William T. Munson

E. P. and Catherine Munson. His parents moved to Schuyler county when he was quite a small boy. At twelve years of age he went to McDonough county, where he remained until 1875, when he came to Carroll county, and located on section 26, in Stokes Mound township. In 1861 he enlisted in die federal army, under Capt. Walker, of company H, of the 2d Illinois cavalry, in Col. Hogue's command. He served in the army about three years, and was engaged in the battles of Holly Springs, Jackson, Black River, Vicksburg, Shreveport, and others. *At the battle of Holly Springs he had his horse killed under him. He received his discharge in August, 1864. Mr. Munson was married November 22, 1866, to Miss Nancy A. Ogle, of Morgan county, Illinois. They are the parents of five children - Charles W., Flora May, Hattie

F. , Nora C. and Lydia Jane. Mr. Munson owns 640 acres of improved land. He takes great delight in raising fine live stock. He has a fine home, and his main object is improvement. . He is undoubtedly one ot the leading farmers of Carroll county.

Henry A. Reynolds

born May 14th, 1843, in Prince Edward county, Canada, where he was raised. In 1868 he left that county and went to Wallaceburgh, Canada. In 1869 he came to Missouri, stopped at Chillicothe a few months, and then located in Carroll county, where he has since resided. On March 28th, 1872, he was married to Miss Minnie Reynolds, a daughter of Elsbury W. Reynolds, a native of Maryland; They are the parents of one child, Ollie. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are members of the Christian church. Mr. Reynold's farm is in section 6, ot Stokes township, and he is comfortably settled.

Samuel H. Reeves

born in Pike county, Illinois, Jan. 5th, 1850, where he grew to manhood. When 20 years old he came to Carroll county. Mo. He remained but one year and then moved to Kansas, where he was engaged in farming for 3 years. He again located in Carroll county in 1876, and since his coming has been following the carpenter's trade. He learned the trade when IT years old, under A. C. Hill of Pike county. 111. He was married Jan. 5th, 1870, to Miss Clementine Roberts. They have two children living, Laura E. and Arthur F.. His wife died in 1874, and he was again married to Miss Mary Waggon, Aug. 14th, 1878. He has one child by his second wife, Rosa May. Mr. Reeves is a member of the I. O. O. F. of Coloma Lodge No. 391.

Jonathan Ingram

torn May loth, 1854, in Potter county, Pennsylvania. He left there in company with his parents when 11 years of age, and moved to Livingston Mo. In 1876 he moved to Carroll county, locating on section 7 where he still resides. He owns 185 acres of land, well improved, with a fine young orchard of about 160 trees on it. Mr. Ingram paid considerable attention to raising fine stock. In August 1879 he was married to Miss Ettie Reynolds, of Carroll county. Mo. They are the parents of one child, Anna Lee, born Dec.' 7th, 1880.

Levi Jenkins

born in 1823 in Licking county, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 27 he moved to Jay county, Indiana, where he remained 9 years, engaged in farming. In 1859 he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and settled on section 18 of Stokes Mound township, where he still resides. He owns 80 acres of land, all well improved. He was married in Jay county, Indiana, in 1854 to Miss Elmira Fields. They are the parents of two children, Lewis M. and William D. The latter died April 3d, 1880.

Daniel R. Bartlett

born April 30, 1830, in Harrison county, Virginia. He, in company with bis parents emigrated to Clinton county, Ohio. In 1836, he moved to Boonville, Cooper county, Mo., remained there for three years, and then moved to Moniteau county, and was farming, while there until 1844, when the high waters run them out, and then they next settled in Livingston county. He commenced working at his trade in 1848,' at Utica. Mr. Bartlett worked at his trade in different places, and in 1857 he moved to Carroll county, and laid out the town of Coloma, on land that belonged -to Matthew B. Mullens. Mr. Bartlett's first wife was Elizabeth Buzzard, who died in December 1864. He was again married in 1867 to Mrs. Sarah J. Hampton, a widow lady. They are the parents of two children; John R. and William Henry. Mrs. Bartlett had two children by her first husband: Amelia E. Hampton and Martha T. Hampton. Mr. Bartlett and present wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is now engaged in blacksmithing in Coloma, and owns several houses and lots there.

Wilford B. Fields

born in Scott county, Ky., January 16, 1818. He is a son of Joseph .Fields, a- native of Maryland. When seven years of age he moved, in company with his parents to Howard county, Missouri. He moved to Carroll county in 1853, and settled on section 12, of Stoke's township. In 1858, he removed to section 6, his present home. He was married in

January 1839, to Miss Sarah Ann Brashear, of Howard county Missouri. They have four children living: Peter Thornton, Elnora F., Cyrus B.. and Thomas C. Mr. Fields and wife arfe members of the Missionary Bapftist church. Mr. Fields' son Cyrus B. married Miss Ella Short, of Carroll county, February 24r, 1881; she is a native of Ohio. They are living now in section 4, of Stokes Mound township.

John R. Fisk

born Sept. 15, 1839, in Montgomery county, Ky., where he grew to manhood. At the age of 22 he left that country, and moved to Macoupin county, Illinois, where he was engaged in farming for five years. In 1866 he came to Carroll county, and located at Mandeville for one year» and then settled in Carrollton. In 1869, he moved to section 8, Stokes Mound township, where he has since made his home. Mr. Fisk was married in 1861, to Miss Emily Walters, a native of Kentucky, who died November 8, 1868. Three children were born to this union: Mary E., David W. and Wily R. Mr. Fisk was again married, March 21, 1869, to Miss Julia A. Colliner. They are the parents of six children: Lulu C., Frank L., James Ewing, Elliott M., Minora and William P. Mr. Fisk's father is a native of Kentucky, and at present practicing law in Cass county, Missouri. The subject of this sketch is a member of the church of God.

Hutchings Burton

bom December 8, 1835, in Howard county, Missouri; he is a son of Joseph and Elizabeth Burton. When about nine years of age Hutchings moved with his parents to Carroll county. He has a fine improved farm in Stokes Mound township, on which he lives. In May, 1861, he was married to Miss Malissa Harris of Livingston count3L They have seven children: Charles E., Daniel H., Mary F., Rose A., Sarah E., Martha S. and John W. Mr. Burton and wife are members of the Christian Church.

Gibson Timbrpok

born Julj' 21, 1830, in Hampshire county, Virginia, and lived in that county until 1879 when he came to Shelby county, Missouri. In 1880 he moved to Carroll countj'; he was married in the fall of 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Hott of Hampshire county, Virginia. They are the parents of six children living, named: Hannah C., Malinda M., Sarah S., Susan Rebecca, Mollie F. and Anna L. Mr. Timbrook's father was a soldier in the war of 1812. The subject of this sketch was a lieutenant in the state militia of Virginia at the time of the John Brown raid at Harper's Ferry. He served but one year; was in the battles of Manassas Gap, Bull Run, North Branch Bridge and others.

Tames M. Stevenson

born in Carroll county, Missouri, September 22, 1848; when about a year -old his parents left Carroll county and moved to Saline. He remained there until the beginning of the war when he moved to Illinois, arid remained until the close of the war, and returned to Saline county. He is now living in Stokes Mound township, Carroll county, in which he was married in 1881. Mr. Stevenson was at one time engaged in traveling for Holaday & Mills of Gallipolis, Ohio. He learned the dry goods -business in Springfield, Illinois.

Harvey Batts

iDorn February 8, ] 835,. in Mobile, Alabama. In 1849 he moved with his father to California, and remained until 1865, when he returned to Missouri, locating in Howard county; he lived in Howard and Saline county for several years, and in 1867 settled permanently in Carroll county, and in the mercantile business in Battsville, a town which derived its name from him. He commenced farming in 1880 and finds it a pleasant profitable and suitable avocation for him; he owns eight hundred acres of land in the northeast part of the county; his place is elegantly improved, and arranged for feeding stock. Mr. Batts has 'an antelope and deer park on his place, of which mention is made in the county history; he also has on the premises a fish pond, covering three or four acres; a fine flower garden, and every adornment that a farm should have. Mr. Batts is a member of the Christian Church and of the Masonic Fraternity and I. O. O. F.

Sanford A. Crouch

was born in 1838, in Owen county, Ky.;son ot Reuben and Mary Crouch. He moved with his parents to Cooper county, Mo., in 1842, and in the following year came to Carroll county, where he remained until 1848, when he went to Brunswick, Chariton county; here he received his education, and taught school for five or six years; he was married in 1859 to Miss Mary A. Yeager, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Yeager, and in the following year returned to Carroll county and located permanently. They have seven children: Elenora, Mary, Emma, Willie, Minnie, Owen L. and Sterling Price. Mr. Crouch has a well improved farm and has taken great care in raising and educating his children. Two of his Mary and Elenora, are at present teaching school in Carroll -county. Mr. Crouch is a true democrat, and has held the office of justice born in Carroll county, Ohio. He is a son of John Herrington, and a grandson of John Herrington who served under Gen. Greene in the revolutionary war. Dr. Herrington was educated at Mt.Union, Ohio. He is a graduate,, also, of the Keokuk Medical College. He' completed his course in 1858, and has since been engaged with the duties of his profession. Dr. Herrington enlisted in the Union army in August, 1862, under Gen. Sherman, 80th Ohio, company K, of the Ohio volunteer infantry. He was at the battle of Corinth, and was a surgeon in the hospital at Vicksburg and Memphis, Tennessee. He was discharged May 29, 1865, at Washington, D. C. Dr. Herrington was married in 1858 to Miss Angie Yeager, of Van Buren county, Iowa. They are the parents of one child, living: Julia May.

Elias A. Jeffries

born January 8, 1851, in Carroll county, Missouri. He is a son of William Jeflries. Mr. Jeffries has lived four years inTexa.s, and traveled through Kansas, Iowa and Illinois in search of a good farming locality, and finallyconcluded to settle in Carroll county. His farm is in the northeastern part of Hurricane township. He was married in 1872 to Miss Minerva King.. They are the parents of four children: Norman D., MaryJ,, Stella A. and Henry Moses. Mr. Jeffries is a member of the Christian church.

born January 28, 1848, in Frederick county, Maryland. He was raised on a farm in the county of his birth. When seventeen years old he moved to Wabash county, Indiana, and in the following year settled in Tazewell county, Illinois, and made it his home for nine years. Upon leaving Illinois he moved to Missouri, remaining in Livingston and Chariton counties for several years, and finally settled down in Carroll county. Since leav' ing his old home in Maryland, Mr. Eyler has been engaged in the mercantile business. While living in Tazewell county, Illinois, he was married to Miss Helen Emmons. They are the parents of three children, living: Robert, Harry and Blanch. Mr. Eyler is a member of the M. E. church, south.

John Bucher

Mr. Bucher is a native of Ohio, where he lived until he was twenty-three years of age, when he moved to DeKalb county, Indiana. In 1870 he moved to Carroll county. Mo., and is located in Hurricane township. He owns 100 acres of land, all of which is in a good state of cultivation. Mr. Bucher married Miss Harriet Rosenburg. They are the parents of seven children living, Sarah E., Mary M., Hannah Ann, John Calvin, Joseph Reuben, William H. and Simon G. Mr. Bucher has a wonderful memory and is a natural mathematician. He can repeat almost any passage of the scripture from the bible and takes great delight, in solving problems working puzzles. He is a member of the Christian church.

Bradley A. Wilmot

born in May, 1843, in Knox county. 111. He was raised and educated in the county of his birth. He enlisted in Company K, of the Ninth Illinois cavalry and remained in the service until November 4, 1865. He was engaged in the battle of Hurricane Creek, Franklin, Nashville and others. Mr. Wilmot enlisted as private and was promoted to sergeant. In October 1866 he was married to Miss Alzada Batsford, of Knox county, Illinois. They are the parents of four children - Franklin E., Fred.J., Mabelle and Amos. Mr. Wilmot was township collector for four years and is still filling that office. He is a member of the Congregational church. His farm is located in section 17 of Ridge township.

Thomas H. Ballew

was born February 16, 1831, in Madison county, Kentucky. He left Kentucky when six years old and moved to Boone county, Missouri. In 1859 he moved to Carroll county, and located in section 23 of Ridge township, where he has since resided. He was raised on a farm and received but a common school education. He was married April 25, 1861, to Miss Josephine Owen. To this union were born three children: William L., Mary E. and John T. His first wife died February 16, 1872, and Mr. Ballew subsequently married Mrs. Huldah E. Hubbard, who was formerly a Miss Morgan, whose ancestry is traced back and found to be related to Daniel Boone. Mr. Ballew served one term as township assessor, in 1872. In 1878 he was elected on^the greenback ticket, to represent Carroll county in the legislature. At the expiration of his term of office he was again offered the nomination but declined. He is a member of the Baptist church.

William Cleary

is a son of Thomas Cleary of Tipperary county, Ireland, and was born in 1832. At the age of eighteen years he sailed for America, landing at N ew York, and went to New Hampshire where he remained about three years. In 1857 he came to Illinois, and for fourteen years was overseer on the <luincy & Chicago railroad. In 1871, he came to Carroll county, and engaged in farming, where he still remains. He married Miss Julia Herrick, of Ireland, by whom there was eight children : Thomas, Bridget, Kathleen, Julia, Mary, Marguerette, William, and Theresa; six of whom are living.

William S. Grider

is a son of John H. Grider, who was born January 31, 1S06. His father and mother died within one week of spinal meningetis, in 1873. The parents of the subject of this sketch left six children; William S., whose name heads this notice, Thomas C., Lilinore, Lida, Mattie, and John R., all of whom are residing in this county.

Henry Giger

is the son of Benjamin Giger, who was born in Tennessee, in the year 1805. Henry, the subject of this notice, was born in Sangammon county, Illinois» in 1840, and has made farming his occupation since he has resided in this county. His father was a natural mechanic, who died while on his way to Washington City, to secure patents on a corn planter, reaper and thresher combined, and a hitching machine. His corn planter is supposed to be the first ever made, being as early' as 1850. In 1863 Henry married Miss Mary J. Kirk, of Kentucky, by whom there are two children: Albert O. and Laura Belle. They are both members of the M. E. church, and Mr. Giger is a 'master mason.

was born in Rappahannock county, Va., in 1838, and came to this state in 1852, locating in Lafayette county, at which place he remained until 1872, when he came to this county, locating in Cherry Valley Township, where he still resides. In 1860, he returned to Virginia, to visit friends, remaining until April, 1861, when he enlisted in Co. C. 7th Regiment, Regular Virginia Infantry, Capt. J. C. Porter, and was at the battles of

Manassas, Williamsburg, and Seven Pines. He was transfered to the 49th Virginia Infantry, just before the seven days fight at Richmond, and was in all the engagements in Virginia and Maryland, and was atSharpsburg, Fredericksburg, Wilderness, Gettysburg, etc. Was transfered to the Mississipi Dept., and surrended at Shreveport, La., under Gen. Shelby, in 1865. He returned to Missouri, and as before stated, in 1872, came to this county, and for two years was engaged in the grain business. He opened a store in Miles Point, where he still resides engaged in the mercantile business. He was married on the 16th of Oct. 1877, to Miss Pernicia, daughter of James Cole of Bates county, by whom there is two children, James S., and Millie B. Mr. McQueen has served several times as Trustee of his township, and in 1880, was elected County Judge of the western district of the county. He is a gentleman of excellent practical judgement, of the sternest integrity, and throughly conversant with the affairs of the county.

George W. Craig

was bom in Nicholas county, Kentucky, in 1833, where he resided until 1843, when he moved to Arkansas, remaining three years, and then coming to Lexington, Mo., remaining several years, and became a resident of this county, in 1865, where he still resides. In 1868, he married Miss Mary L,, a daughter of David Vanrensaellear, of New York, by whom there are four children : Ollie, Clara E., Augustus C., and Clarence E. Mr. Craig served a short time in 1861, in the army, and suffered some hardships during the fight at Lexington, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Craig are both members of the M. E. Church South.

H. E Jones

was born in Jackson county, Missouri, in 1847, and is a son of Samuel Jones of Virginia, who came to Missouri in an, early day, being one of the earliest settlers of Jackson county. The subject of this brief sketch resided in the county of his nativity until he was sixteen' years of age, when he came to this county, where he now resides. He was married in 1866, to Miss Harriet, a daughter of Mrs. Amanda Hill, by whom there are three children: Thomas W., Samuel E. and Robert. Mr. Jones had the misfortune of having one of his arms severed from his body by a mowing machine in the month of July, 1863. He is a gentleman of enterprise and integrity, and well liked in his locality.

Alphonso Fuller

is a son of Sylvester Fuller of Virginia, but of English descent. At the age of twelve years he commenced running an engine, which vocation he followed three years; for two years after he was engineer on several river boats, and came to this county in 1852; during this year he married Miss Harriet, a daughter of, Mike McGuire, by whom he received one hundred and sixty acres of fine land in Sugar Tree township, In 1861 he married again, Miss Morris being the lady, by whom there are five children, namely: James H., Alphonso Theodore, Volney, Minnie D. and Ida May. He enlisted in 1861; was engaged at Lexington, Carthage, etc.; and during his term of service, from 1861 to 1865, was wounded eight times. He went to Mexico at the close of the war and returned to settle down to permanent peace and quiet.

son of William Harrison of Tennessee, was bom in that state, where he resided until he was eighteen y^ars of age, when he started west, locating in this county in 1858. In 1861 he married a daughter of Warren McDaniel of this county, by whom there are five children, namely: Martha E., Mary E., Cas L., Robert E., and Thomas E. He owns one hundred acres of fine bottom land, and follows the vocation of farming. He was in the service for some time during the war, but in few warm engagements.