Clinton County, Missouri - The whole text, 1881 (part 4 of 11)

Alfrkd Katox

liveryman, a leading horse fancier of Clinton County, is a native of Canada, and was born November 5, 1S42. He came to tlie United States, with his parents, when six years of age, his father, John Clement, who was a millright. locating with his family at New Santa Fe, Jackson County, Missouri. Here Alfred was raised and educated. In November. 1862, Mr. P'.aton enlisted in the Confederate army, in Company A, Sixth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, participating in many of the notable events of the war. He was wounded at the battle of Corinth, also at \'icksburg, and taken prisoner, and was captured again at Fort Blakele>- ; served until the close of the rebellion, when he was honorabl>- dischar-^ed. Returning to Missouri, he located in Plattsburg, his parents having removed to this place during the war, where they eventually died. He was ertgaged in various pursuits until July, 1M77. wheji he embarked in the Iivcr\' [jusincss. In 1S74, he was married to Mi->s Jennie Tillery. thiuL,dUer of Mr. W. W. Tillery, one of Clinton Co'jnt)'V: well known pioneers. The have had three children, only one of whom survives - Hettie. The two deceased were Kdijar 1 1, and Beulah.

President of the I'lattsburjj;- Colle^^e, and an educator of much experience and eminence, is a native of Illinois, and was born in Carthaj^e, Hancock Count\', Illinois, December ?g, 1839. Mis fatlier, Timoth\', when the suV)jcct of tills sketch was two years of ai^e, removed with his family to Ghent, Carroll Count)-, Kentuck\'. where J. \V. recei\'ed his primary education. He determined to secure a L,food schoolin<;, but owinc; to the larg^e family of his father, he was oblit;ed to work his own way. When fourteen \-ears of aj^e he commenced to work at various pursuits suitable for a boy of his age, and was often remunerated for the same at the rate of 25 cents per day. Rut he had placed his mark high, and with a light heart and willing hands, to him labor was a pleasure. His ,,,,^^.,.,., ;,. .., ,.,-,^,i r .. yoi:Mi "f our land, wlio are struggling to possess tliemselves of a share of the world's knowledge under adverse circumstances. In due time he was sufficientl\' fitted and prepared to enter the Georgetown College, and was graduated in the class of 1S60. Many promineiit and well known citizens were graduates of the same class, among whom were the Hon. Jas. V. Cla}', Re\-. W. H. I-'elix, pastor of the Baptist Church of Covington, Kentucky, E. J. Hamilton, R. M. Dudly, D. D., the present President of the Georgetown College, and other distinguished and notable men. After graduating, he returned to Ghent, Kentucky, and for one year taught school ; thence mo\ed to Warsaw. Kentucky, where he secured a charter in the Kentucky Legislature for the establishment of a college, and was President of the same for si.x \-ears. He took up the study of law in Kentucky and was admitted to the bar on the 24th of February, 1S62, in the Court of Appeals before Judge Alvin Duvall. After leaving the college at W'asaw, he came to St. Louis, Missouri, and for a number of )-ears was prominent among the leading attorneys of the cit)-. and was solicited to become a candidate for the judgeship of the Criminal Court, which he declined. He had earlv become devoted to teaching, and the city proving unhealtlu" for his famih' he removed to Independence, Missouri, uhere he became manager and teacher of the Woodland College, continuit^.g t\\o years. On the 3 ist of Jul\', rSSo.he purchased the Plattsburg College, which had previously been conducteti under the auspices of the M. K. Church Soutli. The college, under the present management, luis become or.e o( the great educational institutions of the state, as it embraces a full college course, together witii an able faculty. an\;.xcel- lent library, chemical and philosophical apparatuses, the various departments bein^^ complete in all of their appointments. Prof. KUis is an impressive and logical speaker, conversant with a number of langua^^e.. and as a mathematician he is pre-eminent, havini,^ but few equals and no superiors in the state. As a literar>- writer he ha. attained to no small i]rrrrcr o\ Celebrity. For some years he was a constant contributor to our leading journals. He wrote the -'Short K. A. Lectures" hi the Pomeroy Democrat under the soubriquet of Henry C. Blount. Hi> writin<,-s have been scanned by the thousands of the Masonic fraternity. In poc'try, verses from his pen when placed beside the productions of manvof our renowned American and English poets of the age, will compare favorably. He is prominently identified with the order of Masons, and belongs to its Chapter and Council. He is a member of the Christian Church. His wife's maiden name was Miss Sallie Hreckenridge, whom he married December 29, 1S63, in Boone County, Kentucky. She is a native of Kentucky, and a cousin of General John C. Breckenridge. By this union they have had two children : Berry C. and Breckenrldge. 'Mrs. E. is a lady of refinement and culture, and is in the collecre as orinrinnl of the primnr}- department. Christian Ethics, Political Economy. Civil Government and the first steps in Science. She is a graduate, and of superior mental endowments.

was born on a farm in Deleware County, Ohio, November 14, 18 16, and there received a good education in the common schools. He spent his early manhood on a farm, and subsequently commenced the study of medicine, reading under Dr. John Evans, and was graduated^ from the Louisville Branch Transylvania University in March, 1853. Since that time he has practiced more or less. In 1851 he had been engaged in the drug business, which he continued until 1853- then selling out. Two years afterwards, he again became connected with it and thus remained for eleven years, when he retired from that business. Dr. Evans lived in Ohio until May, 1839. when he left for the mountains. He shortly returned to Rock Island, Illinois, and after four months went to Ohio, coming to Missouri in 1842. He located at Kingston. Caldwell County, and remained two years, and in 1846 removed to Clinton County, arriving on the 26th of July. During the war Cat which time he suffered considerable loss) he was assistant surgeon, in the Forty-fifth Battalion, composed of the Second Missouri Regiment, State Militia. Also, for two years after the war. was examining surgeon. He was post surgeon at Plattsburg for four years previous. In 1874. Dr. Evans commenced a specialty of removing cancers, without the use of a knife, m which he has been very succe^.-^ful. His marriage occurred February 13.

Concord Townsiiii'

1S45, to Miss Mar<^arct C. Gill, a native of Hath County, Kentucky. They had a family of ciL,^ht cliildroii, all of whom have since died. Mrs. Evans died July 23, 1-S59. antl the Doctor was married a^ain in March, 1867, to Mrs. Xanc\' A. Har\'e\', dauijhter of Robert Ray, who was borji in Kentucky. Mrs. F.vans is a native of Indiana. The)- liad two children, both iiov, deceased. Mrs. I'^\-ans" son. Robert C. Harve}', is engaged in the jewelry business in Plattsburg. Dr. K. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. lie has alwaj-s been an earnest supporter of churches, an-.l there is probably not a church in Clinton Count)' but wliat has received doiiations from him.

express ageiU, is a native of Kentuck)-, and was born in F'av'ette Count)- September 9. 1826. Mis father, John !>., was an old resident of that state, and his grandfather, Gabriel, was a native of \'irginia. The Fergusons are of Scotcli ancestr\-. W. L. was raised to manhood in Kentuck)-, liis bo\-hood da)-s being spent in tilling the soil. In 1S53. he came to Missouri, locating in Plnttsburg, wliere he engaged in the drug trade, in which capacit)- he continued until 1S5S, when he removed to Osborn, DeKalb Count)". There he became occupied in merchandising, and was also postmaster, and railroad agent for the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Compan)-. Here he remained until August, i860, when he took up his abode in Plattsburg, having been elected to the office of Sheriff, which position he held for two consecutive terms, discharging the duties creditably to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. During his term the rebellioii was at its height, and the office of sheriff was an unen\iable position. In 1S66, he embarked in the livery business. and in this continued until 1870, when he became express agent. Few men have been more closel)- associated with the general interests of the place than Mr. F., and he is favorabl)- known b)- a large circle of acquaintances. In 1848, Miss F. A. Carpenter, of Kentuck)-. became his wife. By this union they have had six children : Mar)- F., wife of M. B. Riley, of Xodawa)- Count)-, John L.. Adelia M.. Kate. Charles W. and Louis. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

Samuel M. Fro Max

merchant, is one of the well known citizens of Clinton County, .and a gentleman who has been closely associated with its progress. He is a native of Clinton Count)-, and w-as born Xox'ember 15. [836. His father who was a native of Hardin Count)-. Kentuck)-, was born in 18 10, and migrated to Clay Count)-, Missouri, in 1S28. and a few years later to Clinton Count)-. Previous to his coming he married Miss Cecil Gist, and the result of this union was ten children, Sanuiel M. bein;:^thc third Mr. Froman was one of the pioneers of Hardin To-A-nshi]).' and was iiistruniental in (k'\-eloping an ample share towards the banner count\- of the state. He was one of the earl)' count)' judc^es, and as a public citizen was noted for his c^ood judL^nient and the live interest manifested in the advancenient of education and religion. His death occured in this count)' ill 1877. His wife, who was born in Andrew County, Kentuck)-. is still livinf:^. The subject of this sketch has always resided in Clinton Count)', with the exception of a time spent in Colorado, and a few )-ears spent in Hardin County. Kentuck)', where he enj^aged in trade in 1865 In 1867 he conimcnced business in Plattsburgr, and now stands hi<^h in commercial circles. He is lari^el)- interested in the Plattsburg Mineral Springs, and has done much towards making Plattsburg a popular summer resort. In 1S58 he married Miss Artheusa Froman. They have four children : Mollie, Flla, Ba)'es and Gracie. Mr. and Mrs. I*", are members of th Baptist Church.

Henry S. Foree

justice of the peace, is a native of Kentuck)", and was born in Henr)' County. December 16, 1S15. His father, Silas, was a nati\-e of Prince Edward Count\-. X'ircfinia, and emigrated to Kentuck\'. Durinsf the ReN'olutionar)' War, when quite young, he was made a captive by the Indians, and taken to Canada, and retained four years. The Forees are of French ancestr)-. The great grandfather of the subject was one of the Huguenots who were obliged to flee from I'Vance. on account of their religious views. Henry spent his early days in Kentuck)-, and was principally educated at the Miami University. Ohio. In 1S60. he came to Missouri, locating in Caldwell County, engaging in agricultural pursuits, continuing until 1S65, when he moved to Plattsburg. He was elected justice of the peace in 1874, and again in i^jS. Mr. Force is a man of mature judgment, and has a well balanced mind, which eminentl)- fits him for his official position. He is generous and public spirited, and is numbered among the substantial citizens of the county. He has been twice married, first, in 1839, to Miss Mary C. McDonald. They have had five children, four of whom are living : Robert E., William. ?^Iarion T. and Silas H. ; lost one, Sallie. Mrs. ¥. died in 1846. In 1850, Miss Mary M. Carpenter became his wife. Thay have had one daughter by this marriage. Fannie T. Mr. ¥. is a member of the Masonic fraternit)- also of the missionar)- liaptist Church.

George Fuxkhouser

merchant, is C)ne who has figured conspicuousl)' in Clinton County as an official and basin_s man, and is one of the pioneers of Plattsburg. He is a native of X'ir^Miiia, and \\\is born in Shenandoah County, September 16, 1814. II is father, George 1- unkiiouser, was an agriculturist in that state. The subject of this sketch was there raised to manhood and educated. After attaining,' his majority he located temporarily in Indiana, and then removed to Ohio where he resided for a time, and from theie ranie to Missouri, arri\'in!:^ in Plattsburg August 27, 1837. lie embarked in merchandising, which he continued for eighteen months, and afterwards was elected county assessor. In 1842, he was elected sheriff, and acted in that capacity until 1846. 'lie was engaged in different [pursuits until 1S50, when he went to California by the overland route, returning by water in 1851. He was engaged in selling goods at Ma\'s\illc, DeKalb Count)', until 1835, when he again became a resident of I'lattsburg, forming a {)artnership with Thomas McMichael, in the mercantile business. The firm was better known as l'\nikhouser Hrothers, Mr. Abraham I'\mkhouser becoming his partner. In this business he was interested until the breaking out of the war, when it was discontinued. In 1865, -^Ir. F. was again elected sheriff, but was thrown out of office temporaril}-, by the state militia, on account of political views, and was re-instated h\- novernor *-^mith For a nuiiibcr of )'ears he has been engaged in the stock trade and in this branch does a large business. In 1874. the house of Foreman & Funkhouser was established. During his sojourn in this county he has been deputy sheriff the greater portion of the time, when not sheriff, and there are few people, young or old. within the boundry lines of Clinton County, who do not know "Uncle George, as he is familiarly called. Mr. F. has been twice married : first in 1844, to ]Miss Mary Young. They ha\-e had four children, two of whom are living - John and Louisa. Mrs. F. died in 1854. His second marriage was to Mrs. Melvina Biggerstaff, b\' whom he has had seven children: Elma (deceased), Cora, Thomas, Annie, Laura, George, Jr., and Minnie. Mr. F. is a Master Mason. Politicall}- he has been a life long Deniocrat, and has been recognized as a staunch supporter of that party.

Joel Funkhouser

of the firm of Clay & Funkhouser, bankers, is one of Clinton Count)'s most substantial citizens and successful financiers. He was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, November 16. 1822, and reared and educated in the state of his birth. In 1856, he located in Plattsburg, and for several years was engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1866, in connection with James M. Clay, he engaged in the banking business, and for some years was custodian of the funds of Clinton County. He has long been identified with the stock interests of his county, as well as in real estate matters, being one of the largest land owners and taxpayers of the vicinit}-. In his business transactions he is peculiarly clear and transparent, and he has the unlimited confidence of every one with whom he ha. any intercourse. In character, as well as in purse, he is one of the solid nicn of the county.

retired farmer, section 22. post office Plattsbur-. One of the oldest and most valued citizens of the Xorlhuest, and a man universally esteemed in Clinton County, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Vir-inia, and was born in Shenandoah County, Aucjust 28. 1812. He was there raised and educated, and, for a number of years, followed clerkin-. Also, for a time, was engaged in trade, at Mount Jackson. In 1^36^ he emigrated to Ohio, residing two years at Xenia, and. in 183S, came to Clinton County. Missouri, where, until 1848. he was engaged in business at Hainesville. After thi.. he became associated with the business interests of Plattsburg. For a number of years prior to retirincr from active life. Mr. F. gave the stock trade his attention, and m that branch, as- in all his enterprises, made a success. He uses excellent iudcrment. is a crood financier, and weighs well all undertakings. He has a fine homestead, a short distance west of of Plattsburg, where, in his declining years, he enjoys the fruits of his earlier exertions. He was married, in Virginia, to Miss .L. A. Morgan. They have had a familv of seven children : Mary E.. Louisa A.. George P.. 1 reasurer of Clinton County. James A.. William T.. Morgan and C. S. Himseit and family are members of the M. E. Church South.

Gfiorgf P. Fuxkhouskr

county treasurer and banker, is a native of Clinton County. Missouri, and has since made his home in this vicinity. He received a common school education, and in 1S66, commenced general merchandising, continuing until iS7i,when he was elected county treasurer. The same year he also engaged in the banking business, and was made cashier. Since 1871, he has been re-elected county treasurer for five terms. He has served the city as councilman two terms. The Plattsburg Bank, of which Mr George P. Funkhouser is the cashier, was organized with the following officers : Charles W. Porter. President ; W. T. Funkhouser. Assistant Cashier.

Michael Guver

nurseryman and farmer, section 14. post office Plattsburg. one of the leading nurserymen of the northwest, and one who has attained a wide and well merited reputation for producing varieties adapted to the western country, is the name that heads this sketch. His nursery is conveniently located, a(Jjuinin<^- the cc.rporate limits of Plattsburg on a hi^^li. rolling prairie, so situated as to be exposed on all sides, whereby the trees are hardened and well suited for transportation to his patrons, w ho are not confined to Missouri alone, but extend into Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and to some extent in Illinois. Mc has an excellent orclinrd that will compare with any in the country, and thousands of apple trees o( the various varieties : pears, cherries, plums, peaches. currants, -grapes, strawberries, ornamental trees, and shrubs, roses, plants, bulbs, evergreens, etc., in fact evcr\-thing that is to be found in a first-class nurser\-, and all in a health)- and promising condition. The superior railroad facilities Mr. Guyer enjoys is an adxantage not easily overestimated, and is highly appreciated b\- his patrons, as they can receive their trees in a short time after they are taken from the nursery, it being only a few hundred yards from the depots of Rock Island, and the Wabash, St. Lous & Pacific railroads. He is a proficient nurseryman, and it may be said of him. was literally bred to the business. He believes in combining the practical with the theoretical. He is a native Ohio, and was born in Carroll County, July 17, 1S26. His father Henr\- was ;tn pgricUiTi- 1 in. that state and the subject of this sketch, when thirteen years of age, turned his attention to the nursery business to which he has since been devoted. He resided in the Buckeye State until 1S67, when he became a resident of Clinton County, purchasing his present farm, which consists of 200 acres. He married, in 1S47. Miss Sarah J. Thomas, of Ohio. 1 hey, have five children : Annie, wife of Geo. Essig. Florence, wife of C. W. Shepherd, Jennie, Edwin, and Michael. Jr. Mr. G. is a member of the Good Templars, and himself and family are members of the M. E. Church.

was born in Callaway County. Missouri, on the first day of November, 1S44. He was the second son of Samuel and Susan Hanna, who came to Callaway County from Virginia, at an early day ; attended school at Fulton, Missouri, and afterward Central College, at Lafayette, Missouri. He began to study for the ministry in 1864, with the Rev. H. A. Boreland of the Missouri Conference. He was admitted into the traveling connection, in the Missouri Conference, of the M. E. Church, South, at Weston, Missouri, in 1S67. His first charge was Irving, Missouri, embracing a large territory on the Big and Little Blue Rivers, in Kansas, where he remained one year. His next charge was the Oskaloosa Circuit. Kansas. At the close of the second year, the Western Conference was organized at Leavenworth, Mr. Hanna being a member of that conference, was appointed to the charge of the Leavenworth Circuit. His succeeding charo-es were Atchison Station. Holton Circuit. Council Groves Station,

Kansas, tlicn at Ncljiaska Cit>-, Nebraska, ami in Si.ptcnibcr, 187S. was transferred lo tlie Mis>ouri C'onference. and ^nven char.L;e of I'ki t>bur- Station, will re he remained for three years, and has recently been appointed b>' the Mi>>-oiiri Conference, to the Osborn Circuit, wliich embrace.^ four churches. Mr. Hanna is a member of the Good Teinplars, and was made a Free Mason in Atchison. Kansas, in 1874. lie was married to Miss Mollio Kndler of Virginia, in 1872. By this union they have had one child. Annie V.., wIk) is now five years of age. Mr. Hanna is a man of fine physique, and like the ministers of his church ^^enerally. is entirely devoted to his calling, being w illing and ready to work in any field of labor, where he can accomplish the greatest good. His ministerial labors at Plattsburg have been crowned with great success, having added to the church at Plattsburg. and the church at Lathrop (which latter was included in his charge), one hundred and forty members.

of the firm of R. W. Hockaday & Brother, the leading hardware and agricultural implement dealers of Plattsburg, was born in Liberty. Clay ro!int\-, M-;^'^o"ri, P>bri!ary ''^th, iJ^.j-S- His father, Isaac X. Hockaday, was a native of Greenup County, Kentucky, and was among the pioneer^, of Clay County, settling in Liberty. Missouri, in 1S42. His mothers maiden name was Fannie Lincoln. Isaac N. moved to Clinton County in 1845. where he engaged in farming, and afterwards, in 1836, in merchandising in Plattsburg. He also at one time, sold goods in Atchison, Kansas. He died in April, 1873. R. W. Hockaday is the oldest of a surviving family of five sons and two daughters. He received his education partly in Plattsburg. and afterwards, in William Jewell College, Liberty, Clay County, Missouri. He was reared to mercantile pursuits, and for the past seventeen years has been engaged in the same. From the fall of 1S64 to the fall of 1867, he sold goods in Atchison. Kansas. He then returned to Plattsburg, where he employed himself in the grocery, hardware and lumber trade. In January, 1880, in partnershij) with his brother, William D. Hockaday. he opened a stock of hardware, stoves and agricultural implements in the same town. The firm has prospered abundantly, and they now do an annual business of thirtyfive thousand dollars. R. W. Hockaday was married, in 1869. to Mis- Bettie Whittington, daughter of Hervey Whittington. a pioneer of the county and a representative merchant of Plattsburg. They have (1881 1 three 'children. Claude. Anna and Muggy. Politically. Mr. Hockaday has always been a Democrat.

William Doniphan Hockadav

ill 1S56, aiul ciliicatcd in I'latlsbiirj^r. Reared to commercial pursuits for the fir^t tliiee years of his e.\j)erience in tl)at character of emphjynuMit, he clerked in his brother's store, lie tlien entered the banking liousc of C-la\' 6i: l-"unkhouscr, where he filled tlie position of bookkeeper durin;.:^ a period of three \-cars, t:ndini^ Janu:ir\-, iSSo, when he associated liini.^clf in the a^^ricultural implement, sto\e and hardware business, witli his brother, R. \V. Ilockadaw as above stated. In earl\- )'out'n, he unit(;d with the Christian Church, in ^lclltsburJ^^ I'oliticall)-, he is a Democrat. The place of business of R. W. Hockada)- 61' Hrother is a s{)acious and well appcarinci^ two-stor)- brick buildin*:^', thirt>- feet front, by ninety deep, and constitutes a handsome feature of the business quarter of riattsburg.

Hexrv R. Holland

farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office I'lattsburg, was born October 18, 1821, in New Hampsliire, and wheti quite )-oung removed to Canada, and later to New "\'ork, li\-ing for a number of years in the latter state, where he learned the blacksmith trade. His father, Christopher, ., .jl. .,...i.l-.....J: -- ia \\.^ Piillsh arm)-, scrvin^;' in the ranks for twent\'-five \-ears. The subject of this sketch, after learning his trade, came to Chicago, Illinois, wiiere he resided for a time pursuing his vocation, after which he migrated to Berrien Count}', Michigan, and for a number of years followed x'arious industries. In 1S71, he came to Clinton Count}.-, locating in Plattsburg, where he engaged in the milling business with Moses Shoemaker, and while performing his labors, he was i>o unfortunate as to be deprived of his right arm, after which he traded his mill interest for his pre.-cnt farin. This consists of 160 acres of choice land, the greater portion of wliich is surrounded b\- an excellent hedge, and is divided b}- cross hedges. Mr. H. is a practical farmer, and although having had many adversities in life, has been eminently successful. During his sojourn in Clinton Count)-, he has formed a large acquaintanceship, and is popular wherever known. He has been twice married. First in New York, to Miss Bettie Stoughton. Six children, the result of this union, are now Ii\'ing - William F.. Emily, E. R\-an, C. I'^ranklin and, Charles E. Lost two - Rosa and William. In 1874, Mrs. Holland's death occurred. His present wife, Maggie J. Bell, he married at Savannah, Andrew County. They have two children - Irvin T. and Ella May. Himself and famih- arc members of the M. E. Church, South.

Hon. W. P. Hooper

Mayor of Plattsburg, insurance, real estate and government claim agent. Favorably known as a public man, in Missouri, and a gentleman of the fmished t\-pe, is \\ . P. Hooper, w ho was born near Knoxville, Tennessee,

January 15, 1S36. His father, Abraham, was a native of that state, and a fanner. He was a soldier in the war of 1S12, aiul fought under Jackson. The Hoopers are of English extraction. W. H. Hooper, of Utah, and Samuel Hooper, of Massachusetts, well known in political circles, are lineal descendants of the same family. Soon after the I'latte Purclia.c was opened, the senior Hooper migrated with his faniil\\ including W'. P., to Missouri, locating in Platte County, where he wa^ raised and educated. In 1S60, he commenced merchandising in Plattsburg, and on the 24th December, i86r, was appointed clerk of the court, after which he sold out his stock of goods, and continued in that office until May 5, 1865, when the Democratic officials were obliged to vacate, the Republicans taking the reins. Mr. Hooper, politically, has been a life long Democrat. He again embarked in mercantile pursuits, in which he was interested until 1872. In 1873, he was chief clerk of the state prison, and again in 1S74. In 1879, he was docket clerk of the House during the revision session, and was highl)' complimented for the efficacious manner in which he discharged the duties of his office. He is attorney for claims in five departments, at Washington, District of Coli.n-iiv'i ->r^r\ i"ri tK.'.- r' -^ - - H IPTgo bu.slncss in connection with . insurance and real estate. In 1871, he was the people's choice for Mayor of the City of Plattsburg, and was re-elected in 1872. Was again elected in 1880, and re-electcd in iS8r. This is pri}na facie evidence of the satisfaction he has given as an incumbent of this position. Mr. H. took a leading part in the organization of the Presbyterian Church in Plattsburg, which event transpired in April. 1S61, he being the clerk, and one of the elders. Few men have contributed more amply in the cause of advancing religion, and the general morals of Plattsburg, than Mr. H. He has been three times married ; first, in 1857. to Miss Sally Arnold. She died, leaving four children : Artie, Mattie, William P. and James A. For his second wife, he married Miss h'anny Arnold, by whom he had one daughter, l-'anny Gertrude. In 1S73, ^Fss Alice McClellan became his wife. The result of this union is two children, Lester P. and Jefferson V.

farmer and stock raiser, post office Plattsburg. is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Franklin County, January 8, 1841. His father. Christian, was also a nati\'e of the same place, and S. G. was there reared and educated, following the occupation of farming until 1871. when he came to Missouri, locating in Clinton County, on his present farm, which consists of 80 acres, conveniently located to Plattsburg. He is a [)ractical farmer, and few are more successful in this branch of industry. He married in iS66, Miss Xaniiie J. Miller, of Cumberland Count}', Pennsylvania.- \\\ this union theS' have had seven children - Ira, Mar\', Charlie.

Mason Iiokd

dealer in dry i^^oods, notions, groceries, etc.. IMattsbur'^ is a native of Mason County. Kentucky, and was born October _M, 1823. His father, Abncr. was a farmer, and in later years of his life, he was actively engaged in railroad enterprises, and was president of the Maysville & Lexington Railroad, and died soon after its completion. When Mason attained his fourteenth year, he became a clerk \\\ the store of his uncle. Mr. A. S. Parker, at I-'rankfort, and there remained until he attained his majority. In 1847, he came to Missouri, and engaged in general merchandise, at l^arry. Clay County, purchasing the stock of his brother-in-law, Mr. I. j\I. Summers, who was among the first business men of Clay Count)'. After remaining one year at Barry, he removed to Liberty, where he sold goods four years, thence to Parkville, Platte County, where for several years was prominently identified in mercantile pursuits. In 1859, he came to Clinton County, and settled on a farm seven miles west of PiattsDuri^. whicn he cultivated until the close of the v.-ar. when he opened a store in IMattsburg, in December, 1S69. Since he became a resident of Clinton County, he has proved himself a worthy citizen, and few men are more highly esteemed. He married, August 21, 1845, ]\Iiss Elmira Summers, of Fleming County, Kentucky, daughter of Jesse Summers, who came to Missouri, and died in Platte County, in his seventy-fourth year. - Their family consists of seven children : Richard, born September 9, 1846; Mary p:., born September ii, 1848; Annie Belle, born May 6. 1854; Xellie, born August 30, 1861 ; Eveline, born August 24. 1S63 ; William J., born March 11, 1S66 ; Hattie, born May 15, 1868. Lost three : Adelaide, Caroline and Abner.

James Howe

farmer and stock raiser, section 18. post office Plattsburg. is a native of New York, and was born in Montgomery County, August 22, 1809, and was there reared and 'educated. After attaining his majority, he came to Fort Wayne, Indiana, and embarked in the grain trade, and for twenty-five years he was one of the leading business men of that city. He next went to Leavenworth, Kansas, and engaged in the insurance business. In 1S71. he came to Plattsburg, and in 1875, located where he now resides. During his long sojourn in the west, he has traveled considerably in California and other sections. He is a gentleman of broad views, well posted in the current events oi the day, and a successful farmer and stock raiser. He has been twice married. First, in 1828, to Miss Sarah Holiday, of New York, now deceased. His present wife, Mary

Smith he nuirricd In iS6S. Mr. H. is a strong believer in Spiritualism, and in that doctrine can advance vcrystrun- and convincing ar-uments.

(deceased.) Col. John T. Hughes was born in Jessamine C<;unty, Kentucky July -5 A. D. 1817. and was the sixth of a family often children, ei-ht sons and two daughters. In the fall of 1S21. just after the .state ha"d been admitted into the Union, his father. Samuel M. Hughes, moved to Howard County. Missouri. His grandfather was Joseph Hughes, who married Sarah Swan, a lady of distinction in Kentucky, m its early settlement. His mother was Xancy I'rice. who was the daughter of Col. William Price, of Jessamine County. Kentucky. I Ic was a brave soldier of the Revolution, and was captain of the Life (kiard of General Washington during the revolutionary struggle. He was a cousin to Pugh Price, the father of General Sterling Price. Col. Hughes' ancestors were from Wales, and moved to this country and settled in Pennsylvr^nia enrlv in the ^ev^-^nteenth century. In Howard County he received his primary education. He was passionately fond of his books, and was greatlv admired by all for his manliness and his unabating industry. About the >-ear 1840. he entered Bonne Pemnie College, located in Boone County, this state, about si.x miles southeast ^of Columbia. At this time this institution was under the control of Professors Roach and Cunningham. These menuere distinguished for their learning. He prosecuted his studies with such encTgy that hi< health became impaired, and in order to regain what he had Tost, he joined a surveying company, and for several months his life was spent in camp. He resumed his studies, and about the year ..S43. he graduated with distinguished honors. This college was merged into the'state University, located in Columbia. Col. Hughes., after leaving his Alma Mater, taught school for several years. He first taught in Richmond. Rav County; after this in Randolph County, and in 1846. when the war broke out between the United States and Mexico, he was teaching school in Liberty. Clay County. When a call for volunteers was made bv the president. James K. Polk, he quickly responded, and joined the compan^from Clay County. O. P. Moss being captain ot the company. At a subsequent date, General A. W. Doniphan was elected colonel of the regiment to which this company belonged, and was ordered to march against the states of Chihuahua, Santa Fe, and others. After the war had ended with honor and success to the American arms. Col. Hughes svrote and published a book ..f 407 P^'^^^' entitled - Doniphan's Expedition." This book was published in Cincinnati by J. A. .^ W. P. James, A. D. 1S4S. and distributed extensively over Missouri and otlicr western states. In AuL;ust, 1S4S, ho was married In Mary L. Carpenter, of Liberty, Clay County. Slie was born in Versailles, Kentucky, April 12. A. D. 1S29, and was of Knglish descent. To them were b')rn five sons : Paley C, Roland, Kdward T., Henry C. and T>tc C. In the early part of the year 1S49, he made a public profession of reliijion, and united with the Baptist Church, in Liberty, Clay County, and adhered to the end of his life with i^reat tenacity, tr. his faitii in the Christian religion. About this time of the same year ('^'^49) he was appointed receiver of moneys in the land office, then located in Plattsburj:^, Clinton County, by Zachary Taylor, anrl continued in this office for four years. During his connection with this office, he bougiU and entered about one thousand acres of land in Clinton County. This land he improved, together with many lots he owned in IMattsburg, applying his means and talents to tlie improvement of his county and its county seat. He was also a friend to education, and as commissioner of schools, he greatly ai.ded in building up the common school system in Clinton Count)-. In 1.^54, he was elected to tlie Legislature upon the Whig platform, and was conspicuous in the debates upon the Omnibus Railroad hill r,^^,^ n^hf-r hi'I^ '^f state interest, which were then agitating the General Assembly of Missouri. General Sterling Price was then governor of Missouri. From bo\-hood Col. Hughes was passionatcl)' fond of the principles of the Whig party, but the opposition of this party to the prosecution of the Mexican war, lessened his attachment to it. and when it merged into the Know Nothing organization, he refused longer to give it support, after which he acted with the Democratic party. In 1.S61. when the war broke out between the states, he espoused the Southern cause, and under Governor Jackson's call for fifty thousand men, he was elected captain of a company from Clinton Count)-. But when the volunteers were called south of the river, to a place of general rendezvou-^, for the purpose of electing state officers, he was elected colonel of the First Regiment of the Missouri State Guards. But as Governor Jackson and the Legislature of the state were dri\-en out of the state b)- Federal power, the State Guards being rendered powerless. Col. Hughes, and many others, joined the Confederate service, and when they convened at elected colonel of the First Regiment of the Army of the West, under General Price, and others. He was a sagacious offictfr, and was brave to a fault. His disposition was, as an officer, never to order a man to go where he was not willing to lead him. At the battle of Wilson Creek, near Springfield, Missouri, his men were stationed immediately opposite General Lyon and his regular troops. These were the bravest and best disciplined troops on the Federal side. The battle was fought on both sides with great desperation. Col. Hughes having two horses shot from under him, and his regiment cut to pieces. His brother. Lieutenant

Samuel S. Hu'Mics, was killed in the ht.-at of the contest. So much b.ad his rfc;iment become distiiiL^uished for its bravery, that through tlio whole army of General Price it was known as the *' Bloody First." and when General Price was advancing on Col. Mulligan, then well fortified at Lexington, the army was halted, and it is stated that Col. Hughes' regiment was brought in front and placed at the brow of the hill, near the enemy, in order to cut off their supply of water. It was claimed for him by his men, that he first originated the idea of the })ortable hempbale breastworks, used so successfully against the enemy. After the battle at Pea Ridge. Col. Hughes, together with General Price's whole army, marched to Memphis, east of the Mississippi River, where he remained until about August, 1862. when he was sent back to Mi'ssouri, for the purjiose of raising a new brigade of men. and when he had advanced north as far as Jackson County, this state, he. with about 300 men, attacked the Federals, then fortified at Independence, under the command of Col. Buell. The contest was long and bloody. The Federals surrendered, but Col. Hughes, together with Col. Boyd. Major Hart. Captain Clark, and others, were killed and wounded. Col. Hughes was killed dead on the field, havine received a shot through the head. Thus ended the life of one of the bravest and most sagacious officers connected with the civil war between the states.

Newton Piughes

the son of James and Elvira A. Hughes, was born in Ra\' County Missouri, in 1855, on a farm eight miles northeast of the town of Richmond. He attended the schools of the count)-, in the immediate vicinity of his home, remaining at Liberty school until he entered Richmond College, located at the county seat of Ray County. Here he continued for three years, where he recei\ed a fair education. L'pon lea\"ing Richmond College, he entered the bank of Salsbury, in Chariton Count}-. Missouri. Here he remained for two \'ears, giving entire satisfaction to his em- . ployers. He then returned to the farm, where he followed agricultural pursuits for six months. He then became a clerk in the dry goods house of Holt & Hughes, in Richmond. In January, iSSo. he came to Plattsburg. Clinton Count\-, Missouri, and entered the banking house of Clav & Funkhouser, as their book keeper, which position he now (1S81) fills. Mr. Hughes is a young man of great energy, and strict integrit)' of character, and b\- his unassuming manners, and good habits, has won the esteem and resj^ect of all who know him.

Roland Hughes

attorney at law and abstractor of titles, was born in Plattsburg. on the 30th of March, 1S52, and there attended the common schools. He afterft I

\vai\ls entered a college, for the purpose of undergoing; a further course, but was prevented on account of failing health. He commenced the study of law. reading in the office of Governor Ingalls. and was admitted to the bar. Subseciuentl}', he was elected prosecuting attorney, and served for four years. In November. 1S74, he was again elected to the same position, which he filled f(3r two terms. Mr. Mughes was married to Mis-^ Maud K. Steele, of Kansas, February 27, 18S0. The result of this union was one child. Count Steele. lie is a Mason, was Worshipful Master during 1880, and belongs to the Missionary ]>aptist Church.

Charles Ixgles

son of Anthony Ingalls, a prominent merchant of Clinton, New Jersey, was born in Auburn, Xew York, February 26, 1826. He was the fifth of a family of eight children. He attended school in Auburn till he was fourteen years of age. when he entered Skaneateles Academ\-, Xew York. After three years residence in this institution, he went to the State of Ohio, where he entered Twinsburg Institute, a Presbyterian collecre. In i8j.6. he was graduated here with the degree of A. B. He then moved to Kentucky and settled in Carrollton. where he had charge o{ an academy until 1S53. In the meantime, he had devoted considerable time to the study of law, and now entered the law school of Judge Pryor, in Louisville. In the spring of 1854. he passed his examination before Chancellor Pyrtle and Judge James A. Pr\-or, and was admitted to the bar n'ith Henry Crittenden, a brother of T. T. Crittenden, present Governor of Missouri. He then engaged in the practice of law in Carrollton, where he continued till the spring of 1855, when he moved to Missouri and settled in Plattsburg, where he has since continued to reside in the practice of his profession, meeting with unqualified suceess. For the period of five years immediatel\- preceding its close, he practiced in the land office in that town. In 1848, while a resident of Carrollton, Kentucky, he married ^vliss Polly Ann O'Xeal, a daughter of James O'Neal, of that place. They have two children : Mary \V., graduate of the clasr of 1881, of the Boston. Massachusetts. Conservatory of Music. and, at present, a teacher in one of its departments, and Anna, a graduate in the class of 1875. of Vassar College, New York, and wife of M. S. Peters, an attorney at law. resident of Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Ingles has been, all his life, a Democrat. He is a member of no religious organization, and has always entertained and expres.-ed liberal views with reference to theological dogmata. The old famil\- name was Ingalls. The change to the present orthography was the result of a whim on the part of Mr. Ingalls and two of his brothers, when children at school. He is a representative citizen of the county and ranks with the leaders of the bar in his section of the state.

William Johxstox

liveryman, is a well known citizen of Clinton County. He is a native of Indiana, and was born in Kosciusko County, August 22, 1833. In 1.S37. his fcithvr, Juhn, with his faniil}-, includiiv^ William, emi,L,aated to Missourilocating in Clinton County, ten miles northwest of Plattsburg, being amono- the fir^t families in that section. The senior Johnston, was a brick mason by trade, and at an early day plietl iiis vocation in Clinton and adjoining counties, in erecting chimneys, etc. Young William was reared to manhood, in Clinton County, following the pursuit of his earl)- days, that of farming, until the spring of iSSo, when he engaged in the Ii\ery business. Mr. Johnston possesses tho.~e traits ^vhich make him popular, with all who form his acquaintance. He was married in iS5i,toMiss Elizabeth Livingstone, daughter of John Livingstone, one of the pioneers of Northwest Missouri. They have four children : John O., Charles T., Louisa J. and William D. Himself and family, are identified with the Christian Church.

Presiding Elder of the Plattsburg Circuit of the M. E. Church South, born in White County, Tennessee, December 27, 1820. His father, Bvron Jones, and his mother, Fannie, nee Frazer, were natives of Viroinia. The son spent his early days, in his native state, on a farm, and recei\ed his primar\- education in a select school. When eighteen years of a""e, he commenced clerking in a store. The family afterwards removed to Illinois, where his father died. In the spring of 1S44. Mr. Jones came to St. Louis, and, the following spring, to Platte Count)', and en^'a'^ed in teaching school. He had a long cherished desire to enter the ministr)-, and his leisure hours were spent in stud)-, with that duty in view. After recei\'ing his license to preach, his first charge embraced the territory lying between the Platte and the Missouri Rivers, extending near what is now St. Joseph. In 185 1, he came on the Plattsburg Circuit, and services were held in the Log Church, and occupied as an office by Doctor Essig. He continued his relations with the Plattsburg Circuit two years, during which time he inaugurated the movement for building the Academy, which is now the Plattsburg College. He then removed to Liberty, Clay County, where he was stationed one vear. and returned to Plattsburg, and, through his efforts, the academy was completed, which was conducted under the auspices of the M. E. Church South, until the outbreak of the civil war. In 1864, he went to Illinois, and labored faithfully for ten )-ears. In 1S74, he returned to Missouri, and was stationed at Richmond, and for four years was on the St. Charles Circuit, and, in the autumn of 1S80, once more made his homo in Plattsburc^. It is tiic privilc^ic of but a few to be the instriimeiUs, in the liainl of tiie Master, for the acconiijlishment of such a work, and to witness the result of his Labors, to such a de;^ree as lias taken place in the life and experiences of I'^lder Jones. lie has not only proved himself an acceptable ami instructive preacher and successful pastor, but has a remarkable cxecuti\e abilit)' in the builin^^ of churches, and the numerous houses of worship scattered throu^^hout this and adjoinini^r counties, connected with the society to which he has lon;^ been devoted, are monuments of his faithfulness, and witnesses of his labors, in the the threat moral vine)-ard. Hi-; life has been one of ceaseless activit)', and remarkable for enerc^)and courac^e, and he has enjox-cd, in an unusual dei;,ee, the confidence and res{)ect of the community in which he has lived. He was married, in 1S43. to Miss Xancy Wilson, of Tennessee. They ha\e three children : Carrie, Randolph P., pastor of a church at Kdina, Knox County, ^Missouri, and William Riley. Lost one dauijhter. Julia.

Oi i . V.S. i^. i. ivi^iiiictiy, yroi^eia and produce dealers, is a native of Ciariai tl Count}-, Kentuck}-, and was born Januar\- 30, 1836; was th.ere raised, educated and resided until 1S54, when he came to Missouri, arrivin- at Liberty in October of that year. He soon after engac^ed in merchandising at Farkville, Platte County, continuing until the breaking out of tlie rebellion, when the Confederate cause received his support, and he enlisted in the First Missouri Cavalr\- under Col. Yates, and participated in many of the stirring events of the war; eventually was captured at Blackwater. Mississippi, and was held a prisoner one jear. After the war he settled in St. Joseph, and was for a time identified with its business interests. In 1.S66, he took up his abode in Plattsburg. and fir a while was engaged in general merchandising, and for a few years was owner and proprietor of the Clinton House. For the past three years he has been one of the leading grocers in the city. His son, C. Iv, is as-;ociated with his father in the business. Mr. K. has been twice married, first in 1S57, to Miss Lucy Arnold, of Clay County. :^Iissouri, who died leaving one son, C. E. His present wife, whom he married in iS^)/. was .Miss Hattie Wells. By this marriage they have had five children - Robert T., Mack, Ida, W^illie and Allen.

Henry Klein

baker and grocer, is a native of Germany, and was born in Havana ^el)- tember 4, 1840. When Henry was quite }oung his parents died, and in 1S56, with two brothers and a sister, became to the I'nited States, locating in New York, where he learned the baker's trade and resided until the breaking out of the war. In Au-ust, iS6i. he tendered his ser.Kcs to the Union cause, enlistinj^^ in Company I First New York Cavalry. He participated in thirteen hard fought battles on the Potomac; ua. severely wounded and had h\> horse shot under him, and was honorabl>- discharu^ed August 22. 1864, at Harper's I'erry. Virginia. Resided temporarily in St. Louis and other points until 1869. when he embarked ni trade at Richmond, Ray County, continuing until 1871, when he took up his residence in Plattsburg. The greater portion of the time he has been engaged in the hotel and restaurant business. He is a superior baker. ancHn this important branch has attained considerable celebrity. In 1867. Miss Eliza Shott, of St. Louis, became his wife. By this union they have had six children - George C. Harry K., Freddie C, Willie L.. Mimiie L. and Bertha E. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.

superintendent of Clinton County Poor Farm, is well and favorably known throughout Clinton County. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born m Daviess County, May 15. 182S, was there educated and reared until 1844, and in that year, the mother, with the family, removed to Missouri, locating in Buchanan County, the father having died when G. B. was quite young. In 1S45, the family located in Clinton County, three miles east of Plattsburg. on a farm. In 1850, ^Ir. Lancaster went to California, and for two years Jollowed mining. He then returned to Missouri, and located in DeKalb County, where he lived three years, thence to Texas remaining one year, and then returned to Clinton County. In 1S79, he took charge of county fiirm. which, under his skillful management, is in a substantial condition. Mr. Lancaster, has been twice married, first in i848,toMiss Rebecca Jane Roberts. By this union they had twelve children : Sarah J., Mary E., George H.. Littleton ^I., E. Ann, William G.. John T.. Fannie U., Emma A., Ira R., and two died in infancy. Mrs. L. died in 1S69. He married for his second wife. Miss Ella Martin, in 1870. By this marriage they have had five children : Charles F., Eva M., Luella, Rosa M. and Luetta Pearl.

furniture dealer and undertaker. Is a native of Missouri and was born in Saline County. February 11. 1836. His father. Benjamin Franklin Leake, was from Mason County. Kentucky, and among the early settlors of La Fayette County. Missouri. When sixteen years of age. J. J. commenced and learned the carpenter trade. He received the benefits of a good education, employing, to an advantage, his early opportunities. For a number of jears he followed school teaching. In 1851. he came to Clinton Countv, which he has made his home two-thirds o( the time since. I'or a minibcr of j'ears he worked at the carjjenter trade, at different points, and was for a time eni^aged in the furniture trade at Orrick, Ray Count)-. He also worked in the car department of the Chicas^o ^' Xorthwe.-.tern Railway Company, four or five years ago he established in trade at Plattsburg, bein^^^ favorably known throughout the county as a first-class workman, and his affable demeanor, has built up a lucrative business. He keeps thoroughly familiarized with the current news of the times, and is a man of excellent judgment. He married, in iSoo, Miss Margaret Goode, of Ra\- County. By this union they ha\-e had six children, five of whom are living : Ida Florence, Ellen Josephene. C. I-'ranklin, William Arthur, Elizabeth Ann ; lost one daughter, Matilda A. Mr. and Mrs. Leake, and oldest dau;_;hter, are members of the Baptist Church. The Leakes are of English ancestry. The father o( J. J. has, for many years, been a resident of Ray County.

one of the representative pioneers of the west, was born at Lindsay Cfo^;^.. C'-'-tt '^-'--.'^ty. Kentucky, December ."'5, 1795. His parents, Anthony and Alice Lindsay, were natives of Virginia, who emigrated to Kentuck)- in an earh- da\-. Lindsay's Station, settled by Anthony Lindsa\-, was for man\' years the frontier settlement of that section, and a noted stockade fort against the Indians. He was the third of a family ten children, six sons and four daughters. Hewas raised a farmer, and lived in the fort, his fathers habitation, till he attained his majority^ when he married ^liss Julia Herndon Bond, daughter of Walker and Susan Bond, both natives of Virginia, and among the earliest settlers of Scott County, Kentucky. On his marriage, he moved to Gallatin County, Kentucky, where he began the battle of life in a small cabin, with no capital, but energy and a determination to achieve success. He continued to reside there till 1856, when he moved, permanently, to Missouri. While in Kentuck)',- he became prominent as a breeder of fine stock, and in 1S37, it was through his influence, mainly, that the nrst agricultural fair held in that section of the state occurred at Big Lick, in Gallatin County. Over this institution he presided during the first four years of its existence. In 1S40, he took to Callaway Count)', Missouri, a herd of fine graded cattle, the pioneer importation, of that charact-r, into that part of the state. While a resident of his native state, he was almost constantly in an oftlcial position of some kind. He was, successively, justice of the peace, assessor, and sheriff of the county. He was also generally recognized as a public and private arbitrator of difterences. being frequently appointed a special commissioner, not only by his own but by neighboring counties, for that duty. For the hospitalit)- proverbial as existing in that age and locality, the house of Richard Lindsay was especial!)' noted. His education was acquired in such schools as existed in that section of the countr\- where he was born, and of these adwintai^es he made abundant use. After liis fir.>t \isit to Missouri, in 1840. he ni.ide se\-eral return trips, and, bcinij hii^hly pleased witli tiie countr)-. sent, at subsequent periods, his children, as the\- became of age, to settle th.cre. In iSs''', he mo\-ed, himself, permancntl\-, to Missouri, and settled in Shoal Township, Clinton County, near the present (18S1) line of Lathrop Township. Here he continued to reside till the )xar 1864, when, with a dauL,diter. !Mrs. James 15. Green, he mo\ed to his present home in Jackson Township. It was not until the spring of 18S0, that his mental and plu'sical energies began to manifest an\- marked decline. He has had fourteen children, fuur sons and ten daughters. The four sons and six of the daughters attained to maturity. These were : l-'.dward E., D. Herndon, R. P.. John T., Mar}- E., wife of George B. White, of Atchison. Cassandra, w ho married A. W. Osburn (she died some time after). Sarah Jane, wife of Captain John G. Scott, Alice, wife of A. S. Er\-, of Clinton Count)-, Julia H.. wife of James B. Green. The other children died )oung.

was born September 29. 1827, in Gallatin, now Carroll Count)-. Kentucky. He was one of a famil)- of fourteen children, and was the second son and sixth child of Richard Cole Lindsax-, above referred to as now living in Jackson Township at the ad\-anced age of eight)--six )-ears. Major L. was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools of his countv, attending the same at different times till he achieved his nineteenth year, when he entered Eranklin College, Indiana, where he remained till some time after he had entered the senior )-ear. when, in consequence of sickness, he left without taking his baccalaureate degiee. The institution, however, in recognition of the superior character of his attainments, afterwards conferred on him the degree of A. INI. This was in 185 I, when he moved to Missouri, settling first in Haines\'ille. where he immediatel)- engaged in teaching. Here, in Februar)-, 1833. he married Miss Emma Hubbard, daughter of Col. Moses Hubbard, of Clay County. He then moved to LaFayette Count)-. Missouri, where he taught in the Glendale Academ)- three )-ears. His compensation here during his first )-ear"s experience was fifty dollars per month. At the end of the second year he was paid at the rate of $So per month for the preceding ten months without an)- demand on his part ; and. for his services during the third, he was paid at the rate of $100 per month. In March, 1836, he moved to Miami. Saline Count)-, where he established Saline Female Institute, which pros})ered abundantly till the breaking out of the civil war. On the da\- on w hich he dismissed his school, the same numbered one hundred and twenty {>upils. From the different educational institutions presided o\er and taught by Professor Lindsa\- over f.Trt\- lad\- teachers ha\-e, at different time'^.been sent. The breaking out of the civil war, however, ended these peaceful and useful pursuits on the part of the Professor, now about to embark in the sterner realities of war. On th.e sixteenth of June, 1861, he left Miami, as lieutenant of a company raised in that locality, and of wliich Captain Smith was commander. On reaching Lexin;^^toa, Missouri, however. Smith failing to be present, Lieutenant Lindsay \sas elected to command the conipany, a member of Colonel Hughes" regiment from Clinton County. The first battle in which he engaged was Carthage. Missouri. At Wilson's Creek he became separated from his command and was caj)tured. On the second night, however, he effected his escape and rejoined his command. He served under Price in the Confederate army during the entire period of the war. In August, 1S61, he was promoted to the rank of major, comn\anding a battalion in General Parsons' State Guard division. At Pea Ridge, Major I>. commanded, b\- special order of General Price, the division of General Parsons, who was then absent in Richmond, X'irginia. j^ ^u;,, c^i>f f-i, - h-iv^lert centos': was su'taincd b\- the regiment of Colonel Burbage and the command of ?*Iajor (acting brigadier-general ' Lindsa)-, these losing full)' one-fourth of their men. On the march to Memphis, Major L. was taken sick and never fully recovered from the effects of the attack till after the close of the war, though he remained in acti\"e service during the entire period. In 1S59, his first wife died, lea\-ing one daughter. Leora S., present (iSSi) wife of T. W. Walker. At the breaking out of the civil war, h^ was engaged to be married to Miss Luc\- C. Nicholson, daughter of William P. Nicholson, Esq.. of Cooper County. In view of the distracted condition ot the countr\-. it was decided to defer the marriage till the close of the war. Miss Nicholson was earnestly devoted to the cause of the South, and, after the battle of Boonville. established a hospital for the Confederate wounded, which she assisted in tending, several months, till the last patient was able to be moved. L)uring the winter of iS6i-'62, she was in Springfield. ^^lissouri. actively engaged, with other ladies, in preparing and providing clothing for the soldiers. On her return home to Boonville. in the spring of 1S62, she was arrested as a dangerous rebel, by Colonel Eppstein, a recently promoted vender of beer and bologna sausage, who proceeded to display his courage and magnanimit}- b)' confining her in prison for the period of eight weeks, at the end of which time she was released by General T. T. Crittenden, now (iSSi) governer of the State, who had just arrived and been informed of the outrage. She then went to Howard County, Missouri, where she engaged in teaching school. While there she inspired sufficient terror, to cause, at the command of Colonel Dick, the provost-marshal, her arrest by a force of forty men. Colonels James S.

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Rollins, Odon Guitar and others interested themselves to have the lady released. Dick, however, had her taken to St. Louis and incarcerated in Gratiot Street prison. She was one of the only two ladies ever imprisoned in this place. At the end of four weeks she was removed to the female prison in the city. She was subsequently banished with a number of other ladies to Okolona, Mississippi. Traveling thence, in company with the wife of General Frost, she reached Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and'on the 22d of July, 1S63, was married, at the general's headquarters, to Major Lindsay. She remained with the army till the close of the war. devoting mucii ot her time to the aid and comfort of the soldiers. By means of tableau.x, theatrical exhibitions, etc.. principally inaugurated by herself, the m.eans of clothing an entire brigade at Washington. Arkansas, were realized. At the close of the war. Major Lindsay returned to Kentucky, where he filled the position of assistant principal of Concord College-, in Owen County. In 1867, he was elected Professor of Latin and Mathematics in Ghent College, Kentucky. In 1S70, he was elected President of Warsaw Male and Female College, which position he filled till 1876, when he removed to Missouri and settled in Clinton C ..U\ . W!..r.., i;-i Kciituck)-. he was, in 1873, elected a member from the Twenty-third Senatorial District to the Legislature of the State. His district included the counties of Owen. Gallatin and Boone. He left for Missouri before the expiration of his term of office. From 1876 to 1878. he filled, with ability, the position of Principal of the Plattsburg Public Schools. In i878.'he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court of Clinton County - for the term of four years. Major Lindsay has, by his second marriage, two children, Richard H. and ^lary G. He has, from his early boyhood, been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Politically he has always been a Democrat.

Elder G. W. Loxgax

pastor of the Christian Church, is a native of Missouri, and was born in Howard County. December 31, 18 19. His father. Austin K., was a native o{ Virginia,'and his mother, Martha Litchworth. was a native of Maryland. His father is of Irish ancestry, and the mother of English origin. His grandfather Litchworth, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. When the subject of this sketch was about one year old, the familv removed to Cooper County, Missouri. The father was a brick mason bv trade, and, for a number of years, was identified with the build- 'ing interests of Boonville. He was also well known as a public manhaving represented the county at three different periods in the Legislature. and had the honor of being the first from Cooper County. ^ Here young Longan, was reared and educated, entering the ministry in 1847. His first "charge, was in Cooper County. In 1S32, he removed to Warsaw, l'>cnton County, cr.ntinuiiic; until the close of the war, when his labors were changed to IVttis Cnunty, where he lived for some years, thence to Warrensburg, Johnson County, afterwards at Richmond, Ray County, and in 1877. took charge of the Plattsburg Church. During his pastorate in Missouri, Elder Longan, has done much towards the establishment of the moral ^ciiLiiiiLiu>. and the advancement of the cause of Christ. His ca;eerhas been an active, useful and successful one. The churches that have been erected through his efforts, and societies formed in different part? of the ^tate. during the long period of his ministry, are evidences of his untiring zeal and energy, in the interest of the Master, and his devotion to the society, with which he is connected. He is a thorough bible scholar, a good logician, and a clear, comprehensive and impressive speaker, as a pastor, faithful to every duty, and, as a contributor to the organs of his denomination, he being associate editor of The Christian, published in St. Louis, has achieved a well earned reputation. He has marked social powers, which have gained the love and esteem of his friends and acquaintances. He married Miss Myra P. Reaves, of Cooper County, Missouri, November 12, 1840. Their family consists of seven

County, Missouri, Patrick Henry. Geo. B., a teacher in the Kansas City Public' Schools, Mary E., wife of J. H. Stone, of Clinton County, Martha E., wife of H. C. Upton, and James A.

This genial }-oung gentleman is a native of Clinton County. Missouri, and was born July 4. 185S. His father, Fountain P. Lott. was among the pioneers, and was closely identified with the development of the county, until 1877. when he located in Atchison County. George \V. was reared in his native county, and received a good education at the State Normal School.

attorney and counsellor at law, and present prosecuting attorney, ranks as one of the leading lawyers of the Clinton County bar. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Pendleton County. December 13, 1844. His father, Moses, was a native of Kentucky, and his grandfather. Lowe, was from Virginia. His mother, formerly Miss Nancy \V. Portej, was a native of Kentucky. His nationality he traces to English and Scotch ancestry. J. M. spent his youthful days in Kentucky, receiving the benefits of a common school education. In 1863. he commenced the study of law, at Greenfield, Indiana, and after being admitted to the bar. practiced in the courts in that locality until lSC^j. In 1870, he became a resident of Plattsburg. In 1872. he was elected prosecuting attorney, and re-elcctcd in 187S, as the popular choice for that in4)ortant office, and was also elected his own successor in i.SSo. Mr. Lowe has attained a wcll-nieritetl reputation, and an established fitness as a prosecuting; attorne)-. As a man, he is ^renial and companionable, commandinc,^ in a larc;e dei^rec the respect of his fcllow-citi/ens. In March, 1S76, Mi<r, Mar}' K. McW'illiams became his v.ife. She war. a resident of Jackson Count)-, Mis>ourI, and a native of Kentucky. The\' ha\e b\' this union two children, Roi^er and I'lorence M. Mr. L. is a Mason and a member of the l\.nic;hts of Honor.

Lyons & Coxxer

dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, caps, carpetry, etc.. are numbered among the leading merchants of Plattsburg. The firm is composed of E. M. L\-ons and \V. H. Conner. The former is a native of Jefferson County. Kentucky, and was born March 26, 1S42. His boyhood days were spent in Carroll County, where he was reared and educated. He had an extensive mercantile experience in Louisville. Kpntnrt-\-. For sev-r-ral year^- he was well known to the tra\eling public as the popular host of the Carthright House, of that city. In 1S63, he came to Plattsburg. but returned to Kentucky in 1864. and in 1865, "he again became a resident of Plattsburg, and engaged in his present business. William H. Conner is also a native of Kentucky, and was born in Greeiuip County, February 26, 1834. His father, the Hon. William Conner, was an eminent attorney, and prominent in political matters, being a Democrat of the old school. For eight years he was a member of the state senate, and six years of the lower house. The youth of W. H. was spent in his native state until 1S52, when he came to Missouri, and the same year he crossed the plains to California, and for ten years was emplo}ed by different companies as train master, and earned an enviable reputation in this occupation. In 1S67, he came to Plattsburg, and was associated in business with Hooper. Porter & Co., until he formed a partnership with Mr. Lyons, in 1S70. Their career as business men is well known to the residents of Clinton County, and their reputation for honest\- and fair deeling, is as wide as their acquaintance, and is recognized as such by a host of appreciative patrons. They have a branch store at Starfield. in the northern part of the county, which is an important adjunct to their large and increasing business.

William Mcdonald

farmer and stock raiser, section 5, post office Plattsburg. The subject of this sketch is a native of Kentucky, and was born in January, 18 17. At the age of fifteen, he emigrated to this state, and settled in Callaway

Count}', where he remained about two )-ears, after whicli time he removed to IMatle County. He subsequent!)- cmic^ratcd to Ore^^on, where he remained five years, and then returned to this state and settled in this county. He is. truly, a self-made man, havinj,^ worked his wa\- from an humble station in life to the position he now occupies. Mr. Mel), has sevent\--three acres of good, average land, most of which is under cultivaticMi. He was married, I''ebruar\- i6, 184S, to Harriet Swearinu^en. The}- have two children, Sophia L. and Laura J. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are members of the IMethodist Church, and contribute liberal!}- toward it.s support.

firmer and stock raiser, section 33, post office Lathrop. Thi.-. popular ai^^riculturist, althoug-h young in }-ears, is, nevertheless, one of our representative farmers. He is a native of renns}-lvania, and was born August II. 184.S. He emigrated to this state in 1867, and settled in this county. Having been reared a farmer, he still follows that occupation, and owns 2CO acres of good land, all of which is under cultivcition. He is also a stoci< dealer of considerable prominence. Mr. McKee was married, August 4, 186S. to ]Miss IVlattie B. Thomas. They have had five children : Joseph E., William A.. Marshall V. (now deceased). Martha Z. and Mildred M. Mr. and Mrs. McKee are members of the Presb}'terian Church.

an early settler and representative citizen of Clinton Count}-, v.as born in Xenia, Greene Count}-, C)hio. May 22, iSiO. His parents, who were natives of the neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Ohio in an early day. He was the }-oungest of a famil}' of three children, two sons and a daughter. The latter died young. Xeriah, the second son, is a resident of the State of Iowa. Raised a farmer, Mr. McMichael received his literar}- education in the common schools of the country. These limited advantages he improved b}' unaided, though unremitting, application. A constant reader during the long period of his life, he has not only justly acquired the reputation of a man of superior intelligence, and. though uninformed as to the technicalities of grammatical construction, is a singularly correct writer of his own language, hi November, 1838. he moved to Missouri, and settled in Plattsburg. in the immediate neighborhood of which he eneaeed in farming, and also sold clocks. He was, at different times, for the period of thirty years, engaged in mercantile business i.i Plattsburg. In 1853. he traded his stock of merchandise to Thomas E. Bircli, now of Glasgo->v, Missouri, for 3.300 acres of land, in Clin- ton County, valiitd at $10,000, two-thirds of uhicli he, at different times, subsequently disposed of for about $60,000. In 1S54, he aj^ain engaged in merchandising, in PLnttsburg, continuing in the same till the }'ear 1859, when he sold out his stock of goods to Abraham h'unkhouscr. In 1S60, he again, and, for the last time, embarked in commercial business in Plattsburg. coiitinuing in the same three years, when he retired from tlie acti\e pursuits of trade, and closed his mercantile career. He married, in Xenia, Ohio, Miss Hannah Morgan, daughter of John Morgan. Esci-, of Shenandoah Count}-, \^irginia. By this marriage they have had eight children : John M.. William L., DeWitt C. Charles O., Augusta V., Leonora. Josephine and Thomas. These, with the exception of John M., the founder and present editor and publisher of the Lever, are all dead. Mr. McMichael united with the M. E. Church South, about 1843. Of this he has ever since continued an active and zealous member. He was a member of the first lodge of Sons of Temperance organi/^cd in Plattsburg, and has, all his life, been a pronounced temperance man. Politically, he has alwa)-s been a Democrat. In 1881, he traded his magnificent farm, adjoining the town site, to B. F. Trimble, for a farm in rii'v rr.nnt-\'^ pnd f'-^ved h!^ residcHce into Plattsburg.

the eldest and only surviving of a family of eight children, was born in Xenia, Ohio, March 16. 183S. In November, 1838, his parents, Thomas and Hannah McMichael, abo\-e referred to, moved to Platt^burg. Missouri, v/here young John was reared, and where he has spent most of his life. He was educated chiefly in Plattsburg and in Ridgely Academy, Platte County. His first employment on leaving school was in the position of clerk in his father's store in Plattsburg, where he afterwards sold goods on his own account till 1S6S, when he entered on the study of the law in the office of Judge Porter. In 1869, he was admitted to the bar, and engaged in the practice of his profession till the year 1872, when he moved to Kansas City, where he assumed editorial charge of the Daily Evening News. In May. 1873, he returned to Plattsburg, where he established the Lever, a seven column weekh-, which was immediately received with favor, and wliich has continued to meet with unqualified success. In 1875, the prosperous character of the enterprise warranted the enlargement of the Lever to its present (18S1) dimensions, a nine column sheet, thirty-one by forty-seven and a half inches, the largest single sheet printed in the state. Always Democratic, the Lever has been ever noted for the independent character of its utterances. In 1876, it began boldly to espouse the cause of temperance, and has ever since continued to be recognized as the leading advocate of that principle in the state. Mr. J. I'.I. McMichael represented Clinton County in the State Legislature, in the sessions of 1869 and 1S70. Pic was afterwards elected ma\-or of the city of Plattskkirg, serving one year. In the convention of 1.S70, he came within a few voles of receiving the nomination for Congress in his district. He has been a member of the M. K. Church, South, since the year 1S58. He was also, at one time, a member of the Indcpei'.dent Order of Odd I'^ellows, and was, from time to time, a member of tlie different temperance socielies as they existed in the town. He was married in Libert)-. Missouri, "Slay 5, 1864, to Miss Julia Lincoln, daughter of George T. and Julia A. Lincoln. They have had five children: Lenore, P'anny, Julia, Clara and Thomas. Of these all are fi88i) living, with the exception of Fanny.

justice of the peace, was born in Belmont Count)-, Ohio, December 13, 1818. His father, Abraham, was a farmer and an early settler in the Bucke)'e State. The McWilliams are of Irish ancestry. In 1836. the famil)- removed to Guernse)- Countv, Ohio, where the elder McWilliams enijacred in the millino- business, and the subject of this skecth was also identified with the same industry* for a number of )-ears. He was. also, justice of the peace, and for several terms wa:; deputv- sheriff under William Birch. In 1S55, he migrated to Washington County, Ohio, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, continuing until the spring of 1S66, when he came to Missouri, locating in Clinton County. He followed farming for several years, and in the spring of 1870, engaged in the drug trade in Plattsburg. In the Autumn of 1874, he was elected justice of the peace, the duties of which office he has administered with credit to himself and satisfactorily to the public. Upwards of one thousand cases ha\e been before him, and in ever)- instance of those appealed, his decisions were confirmed b)- the circuit court. He has a host of friends, where known, throughout the countv. He has been twice married. First, in 1842, to Miss Charlotte Van Sant. They had seven children, five of whom are living : W. E., Albert A., Samuel S., Mary E., and Suetta E. Lost two : Mary T. and Maggie E. Mrs. McW. died in 1870. His present wife was Eliza E. F'^reland. B)- the latter union they have one daughter, Emma. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

section 21. post office, Plattsburg, is a representative farmer and stock raiser of this district, and deserves special mention. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born October 23. 1830. In 1854, he emigrated to this state, settling in Jackson Count)-, and, after a lapse of two years, removed to this county, and settled where he now resides. He has 140

....s of land which will compare favorably with any in the county, an.l most of which is under Me has a good residence. Durm^^ the late war he was captain of the Missouri State Guard. First kcgiment Fourth Division, and served ten months in the Confederate service Mr. McWilliam. was married Au-u>t 14. i-S6o, to Miss Nancy I.. McCorkcl. They have had seven children : Lillic D., Robert K Jeremiah X Mary A.. >u>an. Bettic ^now deceased), and W ilhe. He i«, a member of the Masonic fraternity, also a member of the Protective Association. He also belongs to the F.aptist Church, while hi-^ wife worships with the Christian denomination.

proprietor of the St. Cloud Hotel, is a native of Missouri, and was born in Mercer Countv. May 20. 1850. His father, A. B., was one of the pioneers of Mercer Countv. and the subject of this sketch was there reared, educated and made his home until he attained his nineteenth year, when he went to the mountains, and followed mining, for five years. Returning to Mercer Countv, Missouri, he remained for a time, and then moved to Decatur Countv,' Iowa, and eventually located at Eaglev.lle, Harrison Countv Missouri, where he was well known to the traveling public, lor two years as landlord of the Central Hotel. On the 14th of August, 1881, he assumed the proprietorship of the St. Cloud, which has been ga.nino- in popularity, and promises to rank among the foremost in the west. Mr. M knows the wants of the travelers, and is constantly on the alert for their comforts. He was married in iS72,to Miss Maggie McKiney of Illinois, an estimable lady, and an excellent manager of household affairs. They have two children, Minnie M. and Xinnie N. Mr. M. i^ a member of the Masonic fraternity.

now deceased, was long known as a representative farmer of this di>trict. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born September 13. 1S33. He was raised to manhood in his native state, and in 1S69, emigrated to Missouri, and settled where the family now reside. He was married to Miss Su.an Hasler February 19. 185S. They had eight children : bamue A., Henry E., I^aac B., William I.. Franklin A.. Edwin D., busan E. and Cornelius E. Mr. M.'s death occurred October 19. i^7^- ^^rs. Miller, since her husband's death, with the assistance of her children, has successfully managed the home farm, which is on section three. She has 160 acres of good land, all of which they cultivate. They are members of the German Baptist Church.

farmer and ^tock raiser, section 27. John W. Morcland, Sr., was well known among-the pioneer citizens of Clinton County. He Came to Missouri, in 1849, and to Plattsburg in 1S55. He was a harness maker b\- trade, and was a-,sociated with that branch, of business for many years. His death occurred in 1S76. Few of the early settlers were more rcsjjected, or their loss as sincerely regretted. His son. John \V., Jr., was born in St. Charles Count}-, Mi^^souri. April 2, 1S40, and came to Clinton County with his parents, in 1S55, where he has since made his home, dtvotini,^ the greater portion of the time to the pursuits of agriculture. In 1S67, he located on his present farm, which consists of ninety-eight acres, in a good state of cultivation, and situated two miles southwest of Plattsburg. He was married in i860, to Miss Frances A. Baggs, of Clinton Count}-, a native of Kentuck}-. By this union they have ten children : John \V., James H., Mary E., Robert L., Charles. Cordelia, Archie, Mattie, Ollie, and Eugene. Himself and family are members of, and contributors to the Missionary Baptist Church.

dealers in dry goods, groceries and notions, Plattsburg, commenced business in iSSo, and although among the more recent acquisitions to the business interests of this city, have, from the fir.st, taken a prominent place. They are honest, capable, straightforward merchants, and have built up their trade and secured a large patronage by honorable and fair dealing. The firm is composed of John \V. and Bartholomew O'Connor, sons of Cornelius O'Connor, one of Clinton County's prominent farmers. The}' were born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, the former in 1S56, and the latter in 185S. At an early day the family removed to Illinois, where they spent their \-outh and received their education, and in 1S76 became residents of Clinton County.

John N. Payne

county collector, is a native of Missouri, having been born in Cla}- Counly in October, 1844. He was brought up on a farm, attended the common schools, and in March, 1S53, took up his residence in Clinton County. During the late war, the father of Mr. Payne was murdered. June 4, 1S63, by a detachment of Union soldiers. John X. removed west, and for two years made his home in Montana. In the spring of 1872, he commenced in the live stock business, at St. Louis. Missouri, continuing for eighteen months. Mr. P. was elected sheriff of this county in 1S76, and held that position until 1880, when he was elected collector. In March, 188 1, he entered upon the duties of his office. In December,

1873. he was married to Miss Pcrmclia Bi^jgcrstafi', a native of Kentucky. Mr. Pa>-ne' is a Sir Knight in the Masonic Order, and belongs to Platte Lodge Xo. 13, A. O. U. W. He is a member of the Christian Church.

Charles I'Kxnovlr

proprietor of the Central Meat Market. One of the pioneers of Jackson County, Missouri, v.as Mr. John Pennoyer. His son. Charles, was born in that county, at what was known as New Santa Fe, October 7, 1849. The same \-ear. the father went to California with the multitude of fortyniners, and died, the same \-ear. in the Golden State. When Charles was fourteen }-ears of age, with his nvther, he came to Clinton County, locating a mile from Plattsburg. Here he was educated, and has since rei-ided. For a number of years, he was engaged in the stock trade, and. in this branch, is well and popularly known in Clinton and adjoining counties. In 1S79, ^^^ embarked in the butchering business. The Central is one of the most popular markets in the county, and, Mr. P., as a knight of the cleaver, caters to the people in a uni\ersall)- satisfactory manner. He married, in 1S74. Miss Emma Henderson, of Clinton Count\-. ine\- nave three children: Stella, Pearl and Charles Tipton. Himself and family are members of the Christian Church.

postmaster, was born in Ireland, near Skillen. in Februar\-, 1828. there receiving but a moderate education. After following farming until 1855. he emigrated to America, landing at Xew York, and from there went to Carroll County, Ohio, v.here he remained four years. F"or one \-ear, he made his home in Topeka, Kansas, and then removed to Clinton County, ^Missouri, locating on a farm. In 1S66, he moved into Plattsburg, and the same year, was elected sheriff, and also collector, holding the position for t\vo years. Mr. Phillips served as county judge for over one year, filling the unexpired term of A. D. Stone. In 1873. ^^^ ""^'^^ appointed postmaster, which position he has since continued to fill. He is the owner of a farm of 465 acres, well improved, and is quite an extensive dealer in short horn stock. He was married in Ma\-. 1S5S, to Mary E. Atwell, a native of Ireland. They have had eight children, six of whom survive. Mr. P. was in the state militia, for about three }-ears. He is a Mason, a member of the I. O. O. F., and belongs to the M. E. Church.

an extensive carpenter and contractor, was born in Scott Count)-. Kentucky. November 21, 1S40. His father, Daniel, was a native of Kentucky and his grandfather of Maryland, being of the same family as President

JaiULS K. I'cMk. The Mibject of this sketch spent hi> earl_\- daj's and learned his trade in his natix'e state, and resided for a number of years in I'Vankfort. The elder Polk was a contractor and carpenter, and for a time was proprietor of a saw mill. S. G. a'lopted and learned the carpenter trade, residiiiL,^ in Kentuck}- until 1858, when he came to Missouri. Incatin-.,'; in Platte Count}". After remaininL; four years, he removed to l'\)rt Scott, Kansas, and fur twelve j-oars was a prominent carpenter and contractor in that cit\-. lie next went to Chicat^o, where for a time was proprietor of a tannery, after which St. Louis became his home. In 1877, he left there and became a c'itizen of Plattsburi;. During the rebellion he tendered his severices to the Union cau^c, enlisting in Kansas, in tlie Ninth Wisconsin Volunteers, serving one year. He participated at the battle of Baxter Springs and other notable engagements. In 1S65, ]\l!ss Nancy Russell became his wife. They have five children - Carrie, Mary, Oscar, Jessie and P"rank. Mr. Polk is a thoroughly skilled workman and a man well read. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Grand P^ncampment of Kansas.

the fifth of a family of nine children, five sons and four daughters, was born in Greenville, the seat of Darke County. Ohio, December 10, 1S43. His father, Jesse J. Porter, a silversmith by trade, Avas a native of Long Island, New York, who moved to Ohio in 1828. His mother's maiden name was IMarion Margaret Fowler. She was born in the city of New York. Virgil R. Porter enjoyed exceedingly limited opportunities of early education ; indeed, may be said to have been self-educated. Such instruction as he received he accjuired in Sidney, the seat of Shelb\- County, Ohio, during the period of less than one year. Shortly after mastering his father's trade of silversmithing. he entered a dr}" goods and furnishing store, onl\- working at his trade at nights. He has been, during the greater part of his life, engaged in mercaiitile pursuits. In the fall of 1862. he enlisted in the Ninety-ninth Ohio Regiment, at Camp Lyma. Oliio. At the end of six months, he was discharged in consesequence of disability superinduced by fever. He then removed to the State of Indiana, settling in Marion, the seat of Grant Count}-, where he sold goods for Jason Car}-. Again taken sick, he v.-ent to Chicago, thence to Burlington, Iowa, arriving November 19, 1863. December 24. following, he found himself in Leon, Iowa, where he engaged in selling goods for Seth Richards &: Co. December 26, two days after his arri\al. he was arrested as a copperhead, and taken to Fort Des Moines, where, however, he was immediately released. Returning to Leon, he continued to sell goods till May. 1S68. During this period, while engaged as a clerk, he also carried on, b\- dcput\", the silversmith business, in when he bought out the interest of Moore, and continued the business under the st)le of Mooper, Porter & Co., till August, 1 87 1, when they sold out to Lyons, Winn & Co. He then encjaged in tlie fire insurance \ business till the fall of 1872, when he accepted a clerkship in the hou>e of L\-on3 & Conner, with whom he remained till I'ebruary, i, 1874. Me f then en,L,^aged in tra\eling for Schuster, Ketcham & Co., of St. Joseph. | September i, 1875, he opened a clothing and furnishing store in Platts- ^ burg, which he comlucted till April I, 1S77, when he sold out. In the ^ meantinie, in 1870, he was elected treasurer of the city of Plattsburg. f In 1S72, he was appointed deputy collector, under M. 'SI. McPhetridge. ^ In August, 1876, he accepted the appointment of deputy circuit clerk, J under P^d. \V. Turner, a position which he held till January i, 1879. f Vr^.-.=n^Kr.r y" t'^-t^ 1-| e t'^ok 3. trip through the southern states, arri\-!ng on his return home April i, 1878. November 20, iSSo, hewas appointed i by Governor John S. Phelps, Judge of the Probate Court of Clinton :

Count\% to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of M. M. McPhetridge. Prior to this appointment, he filled the office of clerk o( said court. He also engaged in the insurance business. August 31,. 1868, he was introduced to Miss Florence May Turner, daughter of Col. Winslow Turner, in Plattsburg. Miss Turner v.-as the first lady whose acquaintance he made after his arrival in the state. They were married July 26, 1876. and have two children, Virgilia May, born in Dallas, Texas, Deceniber 19, 1877, and Edward Winslow, born May 27, 1881. In politics. Judge Porter has always been a Democrat. In 1878, he was nominated b\- the National Greenbackers as a candidate for the office of cir- \ cuit clerk in Clinton County, but he declined to accept the nomination. 1 in his native State. In 1849, he drifted westward, and, while stopping in St. Louis, formed the acquaintance of Thomas McMichael. then a merchant of Plattsburg. Missouri. Mr. McM. was in need of a clerk, and becoming favorably impressed with the subject of this sketch, prevailed upon him to come to Plattsburg and enter his employ. This was in the

^^priii^^ of 1S50. .Attcr rcmainiii-- in his employ four years, he became clerk for 'rhr)mas K. 15irch. Mr. Mc.M.'s successor, and in this capacity continued two years. lie ne.\t entered the Land Office as clerk, and was soon register of that office, which position he hekl a few years ; previous to this, how ever, he was count)- trea-^urer for two terms. After leavin^; the Lar.d Office, .Mr. 1'. v/as interested, for a time, in the real estate business, and then commenced his banking experience, which he discontinued during the war. In 1866, he resumed the banking business, conducting the same until 1872, when Mr. Funkhouscr became interested with him. In a business point his life has been a grand success, and as a business man, has been upright, reliable and honorable, as an official, attentive and obliging but inflexible and unswerving in the discharge of his duty in all places, and under all circumstances he is lo}-al to truth, honor and right. He has a!wa\-s showii a \vorth\- public spiritednc-s, and has heartily s\-mpathized with all public improvements. In railroad, educational and other public enterprises, he has been prompt to act and efficient to work. For four \-ears he served as mayor of the city. He was married, in 1S59, toMiss Mary E. Funkhouser. Their famil\- consists of four children, Cbnrlc^ T... Katie A , Lena V. and William A. ' merchant, was born in Culpepper County, \'irginia, November 27, 1S37, and, with his parents, removed to ^ilissouri when seven years of age, his father, Samuel S., locating in Clay Count)-. There he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and there J. A. was raised, and resided, until 1S5S, when he removed to Hainesville. Clinton Count)-, and engaged in clerking in a mercantile establishment, remaining until 1861. Then he tendered his services to the Confederate cause, and, as orderly sergeant in Colonel Hughes' regiment, participated at the battles of Carthage and Springfield. At the latter engagement he met with a serious misfortune, being deprived of his left leg. Not being fitted for further military duty, he returned to Clav County, and, in 1S64, engaged in merchandising at Jacksonville, Illinois, remaining there about one year. In 1S65. he embarked in trade at Hainesville. His circumstances were limited, but business soon increased, and bv attending strictly to his calling, which has been the foundation of his success, he rose steadily, until he attarned a position which ranks among the solid men of Northwest Missouri. In 1867, he established a branch store at Kearney. Clay County. In 1S69. he moved his stock from Hainesville to Lathrop, and then continued in trade until 1875, when he established his present business. In 1879, he bought the grocer)' store of Doniphan & Son, the store adjoining, and, for Some time, has carried the largest general stock of goods in the county. Jk-sides the branch store, at Kearnev, lie has had, at differ- t-nt periods, brancli houses at Lawson, Claj- Center, Holt and Polo, all of which have, of late, been discontinued, and the {present firm of Porter, Swan is: Co., are doinij business only at Latlirop and Plattsburg. Their stock of dry L.'-oods. clothin,;, boots, shoes and notions, are unsurpa'-sed in Northern Mi-^souri, tlieir annual sales beinc^ an iiidication of honorable dealing and a hoit of satisfied patrons. The subject of this sketch is of a genial disposition, and has attained a wide and well merited reputation as a first-class bu>iness man. On the "th of Ma}-, 1872, Miss Bettie Gill, of Cla>- County, became his wife. They ha\c one son, K. G. Himself and wife are members o( the Baptist Church.

manufacturer of saddles and harness, is a native of Virginia, was born on the 2nd of November, 183 1. His father, Reuben, was a cabinet maker, by trade. In the spring of 1838, the family removed to Missouri, locating in Plattsburg. where the elder Randolph engaged in the milling business, and in that capacity continued until the time of his demise, which occurred in 1S44. His esteemed wife. Martha, the mother of the subject of this sketch, soon followed her husband. Thus passed awa\-, two of Clinton County's earl}- settlers. E. S. Randolph, when fourteen years of age, commenced to learn the harness and saddlery trade at Richmond, Ra}- County, and after its completion, he operated a shop for some time. In 1861, he went to Illinois, and worked as journe}-man until 1866, when he became a resident of Plattsburg, and opened a shop, and has since done the largest business in the place, having a large number of acquaintances, throughout Clinton and adjoining counties. He married in 1852, Miss Susan A. Bullock, of Richmond, Ra}- Count}-, Missouri. They have three children : Lizzie, wife of T. J. Lee. of Colorado, David R. and Curtis. Mr. R. is a member of the I. O. O. F.