Clinton County, Missouri - The whole text, 1881 (part 6 of 11)

Henry A. Finley

the father of Charles T., who now resides in Canieron, is a native of Highland County, Ohio, and was born April ro, i8[2. When six years of age, his parents moved to Greene County, and in the year 1S24, moved to Shelby County, Indiana. He w\as reared on a farm, and in 183 1, he went to Indianapolis, Indiana. He has followed his trade over different parts of Indiana, Michigan and in St. Joseph. Mr. F. came to Cameron in 1S66, and was for some time engaged at his trade, but later has been working in various branches of business. He was married June 22, 1843, to Miss Jane Fox. She was born in New York in the year 1826. Mr. F. was again married February 4, 1S77, ^o Mrs. Mary J. Worden. B}- his first wife he had four children, of whom Charles T., Howard and Francis M. survive.

farmer and dairyman, section 23, post office Cameron, was born April 6, 1822, in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, and was reared at his birth place, receiving the benefits of a common school education. When nineteen years of age, he commenced business for him.^elf, first workin-^^ by the month for about three years. He then married and located on a farm. He moved to Fulton County, Ohio, in 1S53, purchased a steam saw mill and engaged in the lumber business, remaining therein for about eight years, at that time selling out. He then resumed farming, and came to Missouri in 1S66, settling on the property he now occupies. !Mr. F. owns 250 acres adjoining the town of Cameron, and he has about thirty-five acres laid off in lots. He has disposed o! several acre lots upon v.hich some of the finest buildings in the city are located. He owns a handsome brick residence, which was built-in 1S73. He ''J"i\es his attention, principally, to the dairy business, and milks about forty cows. His stock is of high grade, and some of the animals are thoroughbreds. Mr. P\ has filled the position of school director, and stands among the leading citizens of the county. He was married in December, 1843, to Miss Martha Packard, a native of the same state as her husband. They have had a family of eleven children, only three of whom are living: Sarah J., (now Mrs. E. 'SI. Shawj, Cora A., (now Mrs. George T. Houser). and Henry E., who is now engaged in the harness business, at Cameron. Mrs. F. is a member of the Congregational Church of Cameron. - farmer and stock dealer, section 22, post ofticc Cameron, was born March 26, 1S32, in Carroll County, Ohio, and was reared at his birth place; spending his bo\-hood days on a farm, he received a preparatory education in the common schools, and then attended a two years' course at Fin.dla}' High School, Hancock County, Ohio, at wliich institution he commenced tlie study of law and was admitted to the bar ii^ 1861, He commenced the practic of his profession at Findlay and remained there twelve years ; was elected County Judge in 1863 for a three years" term, and was re-elected in 1S66. After this he continued the practice of his profession, remaining there one year, and in the fall of 1S70 settled where he now resides. He ov.-ns thirty acres adjoining the town of Cameron, on which he has a comfortable residence. In the spring of 1871 he was appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, by Governor 15. Gratz Brown, to fill an unexpired term of twenty months, was re-elected Judge of Clinton County in the fall of 1S78 and filled a two years term. He commenced stock-raising and the wool-growing business in 1877, pnd de-^l<5 ouitp extensi\'eb,' in fine cattle and slieep, and with the exception of three car loads has shipped all the sheep which have gone from this point in ten years. His landed estate consists of 700 acres, located in Clinton, Caldwell and DeKalb Counties. He superintends his farm.^ personally. He was married October, 1S53. to ]\Iiss A. M. T. Hale, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, born in May, 1S32. They have had three children : Samuel K., ^Maggie E. and Nellie T. !Mr. F. is a member of the Masonic fraternity and belongs to Findlay Lodge Xo. 272.

H. L. Freeman

dealer in dry goods and clothing, was born in Wayne County, Pennsxdvania, October 15, 1S34, and was reared in Luzerne County, to which he. with his parents, had moved when quite young. He was educated in the common schools, and, when eleven years of age, he began clerking in a store at Carbondale, Pennsylvania, and as such was unsurpassed. When in his nineteenth year, he began in business as a member of the firm oi^ H. L. Freeman & Co., and continued one year, when almost the entire town was burned. Mr. F. then commenced again, forming a co-partnership under the firm name of Thompson & P'"reeman, which existed five years. His next move was to Waymart, Pennsylvania, where he sold goods for two years. In the spring of 1861, he went to Winona, Minnesota, simply on a visit, and for one year was on a pleasure expedition, hunting and fishing. L^pon concluding to stay there, he began clerking, in which he continued for about two years, and, in 1865, purchased a farm, which he cultivated till 1870, then moved to

Missouri, and located on a farm near Osborn, and afterward clerked in that town one year. DurinL,^ 1872-3, he was in the in^urance business; in 1874-5, ^^^ traveled over Kansas for J. C. Ogden & Co., dealers in hats and' caps ; and. in February, 1875, he opened his present store in Cameron, and has, from time to time, added to his stock until he has one of the leading stores of the city. His establishment is divided into two departments, clothing and dry goods, one being 90x25 feet, and the other, 90x23 feet. He keeps in his employ eight men. Mr. F. was one of the charter members of Winona Commandery, Winona, Minnesota. He was married June iS, 1858, to Miss Sarah C. Starkweather. She was born in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, in 1836. They have had three children : Harry, born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, June 24, 1S60; Nettie, born in Winona, Minnesota, in 1S64 ; and Helen, born in Clinton County, Missouri, and died while young.

James Gilchrist

farmer and stock raiser, section i, post ofhce Ke\-stone, was born July 20, 1820. about twenty miles east of the City of Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was reared at his birthplace, his boyhood days being spent on a farm, and he received the benents of a common school education. He left the scenes of his childhood, and came to America, in 1855, landing at New York, from which city he went to Butler County, Ohio, and engaged in farming. He moved to Illinois in 1S67, and thence to Clinton County, Missouri, in 1868, locating where he now resides. He purchased a half section of prairie land, commenced improving it, and now owns one of the finest farms in this vicinity, containing 360 acres. He gives his attention chiefly to stock raising. He commenced life a poor boy, and, by adhering to sterling principles of honesty and fair dealing, has risen gradually, until he now occupies a prominent position. Mr. G. was married, in Februar\-, 1875, to Miss Jennie Crider, a native of Pennsylvania. They have three children : ?dartha K., Edna G. and Claude S.

A. A. Goff

carpenter and contractor, was born in Lewis County, Virginia, July 16, 183.;, and when seven years of age, his parents moved to Jackson County, of the same state, and when fifteen, they moved to Lawrence County. Ohio. At the age of seventeen, he began to learn the carpenter's trade which occupation he has followed during life. During the winter of 1S54-5, he located in Caldwell County, Missouri. In 1861, he enlisted in the Home Guards for three months, and afterwards in the state militia, subsequently re-enlisting in the federal service, in Company B, Sixth Missouri Cavalry. He remained in service till March, 1S65, when he \vas mustered out, ha\-ing acted most of the time as orderU- sergeant, in thv frontier ser\ice. Me recci\"ed some se\'ere wounds, from which he is now sufferinL;-. After beinj;" mustered out he returned home, and mo\'ed to St. Joseph, where he wasengag'ed at his trade for o\"er two )-ears. Later, Mr. G. moved to Cameron, where he has since resided. For several years he has been identified with man\- interests of the cit\', both ii\ ofticiai and educatioiia! matters. Me was married November i, 1S57. to Miss Nancy J. Shirts, wlio was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, Av^^u->t 10, 1S38. They have had nine children, eight of whom are living: Joseph R., Alonzo, John S., Annie, Melissa, Charles, Everest and one infant.

Hiram Gorrell

farmer and stock raiser, section 3, post office Cameron, is a native of Holmes Count)-, Ohio, and was born on the 23d da)' of October, 1827, on a farm. He recei\-ed a good education and remained with his parerit ; till the spring of 1856. when he went to Mirabile. Caldwell Count)-, Missouri. He became engaged with Dr. Crawford, a merchant of that cit)-, and remained in his employ for two years. Being prompt and energetic nr>r^ unrurVit- In pi] dcp-ling-^^, hc sccured the esteem of all with .whom he had business transactions. In the spring of 1S5S he came to Clinton Count)-; taught school and farmed, and now is owner of 180 acres of well improved land. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Jones July 5. 1854. Their famih- consists of nine children, Lizzie, John H., Minnie, Martha B., Everett, Wilson, Ida, Ella and Myrtie.

of the firm of Sm)-ser & Grannis. is a nati\-e of Canada, and \\"as born in Toronto, September r, 1847. When quite )-oung. his parents died, and he was brought to America, w-here he was raised. When near of age he learned the blacksmith trade, which he has followed over many different states, and in the spring of iSSi, he located in Cameron, forming a partnership, which constitutes the present firm. Mr. G. was married December 25, 1874, to ^liss Mamie Morris. She was born In Plattsburg, July 22, 1856.

James M. Harlan

farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post office Turne)-, is a nati\-e of Hunts'ville, Madison Count)-. Alabama, and was born on the thirteenth day of September, 18 15. His education was received in the common schools. With his parents he moved to Hamilton. Butler County. Ohio, in 1825. and resided on a farm until 1827. when he mo\ed to Washington County. Indiana, and in 1S29, to Fountain Count\-. of the same state. In

1.S40, he canic to Clinton County, workinL,^ on a farm for two \'ears. after which he piu-cha>ed hind, and, in 1S50, associated himself with sr>me thirt)' others. The)- procured about six yoke of oxen and a war^on, and started from Plattsburg for California, crossinc; the Missouri Ri\er at St. Joseph. After a four months' trip the}- arrived at Nevada Cit\-, California, and sto[)i)ed at the Ke!se\' Dr)' L)igginL;s. Mr. H. then went to the Humboldt R\\er, and down that stream to the Great Desert, working in the m'.nes at Gra)- Eagle. Final!)-, becoming tired of California, he returned to this count}-. He was united in marriage October, 1S42, with Miss Elizabeth M. Potter, a nati\e of Cla\- Count}-, Missouri. She was born on the 29th day of Ma}', 1822. She came to Clinton Count}-, Missouri, in 1S57.

attorney for the Chicago, Rock Island &: Pacific Railroad Com'pan}-, was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, No\'embcr 24, 1S43. When ten years of age, his parents moved to Lorain County. Ohio, re-maining there and in Cu}-aho'ga County til! [S60, when the}- moved -to \'ermillion roiint-}', Tllinnis He there began clerking and keeping books in a drug store at Champaign City, v/hich business he continued till August, 1S61, when he enlisted in Compan}- G, Twent}--fifth Illinois Infantr}- for three years, and was discharged October, 1862, on account of disability. He then served one }'ear in the secret ser\'ice, returned to Illinois and was theri^ engaged in the stud}- of his profession, and looking after the interest of his farm. In 1865. he went to Omaha, Nebraska, where he was for one year studying his profession and keeping books in a grocer}- store. In 1866. he returned to Illinois, and continued his studies till June., 1S67, when he located in Cameron, where he has since resided and has bee" engaged in the practice of law. He practiced for some time in Kansas Cit}-. He was married, September 13, 1S64, to Miss Mar}' Etta CaJdwell. She was born in Plendricks Count}', Indiana, in the }-ear 1843. They ha\e two children, Irene, born September 8, 1S73, and George L., born January 2, 187S.

S. S. Hare

Lra\-eling agent for the Fairbank Scale Compau}-, and, also, insurance agent. He was born in Ashland Count}-, Ohio, April 2, 1S33, and when a child, his parents nio\ed to \\'}-andotte Count}-, where he was reared and educated. At the age of seventeen he began teaching scliool, which profession he followed for fifteen years. During the latter three years of this period, he taught in the high school of Ashland. In June, 1864, ne accepted a position as bookkeeper in the Ashland machine shops, which he continued to fill till Februar\-, 1S63, when he enlisted in

Company A, One I Iiuuircd and Xinety-sixth Ohio Infantry, and renuiincd in the service till the close of the war, beirii,^ mustered out as scrj^^eantmajor. April [4, 1S67, Mr. H. located in Cameron. While in Ohio he learned the trade of plastering and bricklaying, which he followcti *in this city till 1S70, and, after this, he was engaged in the commission business. In January, 1881, he accepted his present position. He was married May 18, 1854, to Miss Emiline Sponster, v.'ho was born Ma\' 3. 1837, in Brookfield, Stark County, Ohio. They have three children: M. Myrtle, William Ed., and J. Clayton.

John Haywood

farmer and stock raiser, section 21, post office Turney. This worth)- pioneer is a native of Hardin County, Kentucky, and was born in November, 1820, on a farm. At the age of twenty-one he learned the trade of wagon maker, at which he v/orked for about ten years. In the spring of 1S50, he emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri, and, in 185 1, came to Clinton County, settling where he now resides. }h: worked at the carpenter's trade until i860. Mr. Ha}-wood has held many prominent positions, while a resident of Missouri. He received a good education, which has iitted him for a thorough business man. His wise counsel is often consulted by others. He was married in the fall of 1849, to O^Iiss Susan Pawley, a native of Kentucky. Their family consists of Mary E., Nancy C, James W., John S.. George C, C. D., Lavina L.s Lucy A., Thomas L., ]\Iarsena R., deceased, and Susannah E.

James Heffron

farmer and stock raiser, section ^6, post office Cameron, was born November 22, 1S45, in Orange County, New York, and was taken to Steuben. County, New York, when quite young, where he was principally raised on a farm, and in the lumber business. He received the benefits of a common school education, and. upon arriving at maturity, he turned his attention entirely to the lumber business, in which he continued until he came west. He moved to Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in 1867, remaining there about nine years, when he emigrated ^vest, in the summer of 1876, and settled in Clinton County, on the place he now occupies. His landed estate consists of 240 acres of well improved land. At present (18S1) he holds the office of school director. Mr. H. v\'as married in 1868, to Miss Catherine M. Montz, a native '^f Livingstone Count>% New York, born in 1848, They have had three children, one of whom is living, Annie. Mrs. IL is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. H. belongs to the Masonic fraternit\-.

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, post office Kc)-stone, was born June I, 1S3S, in Cumbcrlaiid County, PennsyK'ania, and there was reared, spcndin^^ his boyhood days on a farni. and attending; school. At the ai^e of sixteen, he commenced to learn the tanner trade, and followed it three years. He then turned his attention to aj^ricultural pursuits. lie emiijrated to Missouri in March, 1S69, and settled at Plattsburcj, and thence to the farm on which he now resides, in 1870. He owns eighthacres of land. It was unbroken p^rairie, and all the impro\-ements have been made since that date. He has a good orchard and a ne\-er failing spring and good cattle. He commenced life a poor bo\-, and has advanced gradual!}-, but sure, through life. He takes an active interest in educational matters, and holds the position of school director. He Avas married during the winter of 1S58, to ]Miss Margaret J. Wagner, an estimable lady, also a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, born in 1S37. They have a family of six children living: Ida J., Annie C. Josephine iMcClellan, William W., Cora K., and Flossy B. Himself, wife, and three eldest children, are active members of the Church of God, of Keystone, in which he holds the office of elder, and is one of its most liberal contributors and active church workers. He has alwa}'s been an old time Democrat, and cast his fust presidential vote for John C. Breckenridge.

carpenter and contractor, is a native of Germany, and was born in Wurtemberg. ]\Iay 25, 1849. He was reared in his native countr}' and received a fair education. When thirteen years of age he began to learn the trade cabinet making, working as an apprentice for three \-ears. In 1S67, he came to America, landing in New York iNIay 22d, and soon after settled in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, remaining a short time, when he came to Cameron. Here he worked at his trade, and was engaged in other occupations. He was burned out, and then visited many localities seeking a new place of abode, but found no place like Cameron. He has now purchased a farm near this city, where he expects to locate sometime in the near future, having erected on this farm a fine residence. Mr. H. was married June 3, 1S69, to Miss Paulina Kresse. She was born in Prussia in 1S51. They have four children: Charley, Anna, George, and Olive. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the German M. E. Church.

on the water. They lauded at New York and soon located in Wood County, Ohio, where the subicct o( this sketch was reared and educated. The school houses at that time were of the oldest st)'le, havini,^ been built without a nail. l-{is father was the first man to build a house in that locality by using nails. After receivinc; his jjrimary education, he attended a hisjher school, known as Raldwin's Institute. In 1S49 ''<-" began the stud\- of medicine at Bowling Green, and graduated from the Medical College at Ann Arbor, Michigan, in the spring of 1852. lie soon began the practice of medicine in Morena, I.enawee Count)-, ^Michigan, and continued in this localit\' till the winter of 1S57, when he moved to Danville, Vermillion County, Illinois. There he was succe-^sfuUy engaged in the practice of his profession till the summer of 1867. In 1S61 he was appointed as Assistant Surgeon of the Twent)- fifth Illinois Infantry, and served. as such until October, when he v.-as promoted to Major Surgeon, which position he filled till the fall of 1864. He was then taken home in very feeble health. In 1S67, Dr. H. came to Cameron, Missouri, and opened a drug store, in which business he was engaged till the fall of 1S75, when he disposed of his store, and has since u^cii leaaiUL; ct icciicd iiic, cxcepi in looking after his landed and financial interests. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and a charter member of Star of Hope Lodge No. 182. He was married in October, 1853, to Miss Mary Whitehead. She v/as born in Newark, New Jersey, September 13, 1835. They have had three "children, two of whom are living: ¥A\a. E.. born July 31, 1S55, and Louis F., born June 1 1, 1863.

J. T. House

grain dealer, is a native of Morrow County, Ohio, and was born April 29, 1842. He came to Cameron in 1867, and has for several years been engaged in the grain business, and is now one of the leading grain dealers in the county. His business is large and on the increase, and besides making Cameron one of his principal business points, is successfully carrying on the same at Osborn and Lathrop.

William Houger

Pennsylvania, and v.-as born on the 26th day of July, rSio, on a farm. At the age of thirteen years, he moved, with his parents, to Holmes County, Ohio, in 1823, and remained there thirty-five years, his occupation being farming. In 185S, he came to Clinton County, Missouri, and purchased the farm on which he now resides, consisting of 190 acres oi fine land under good impro\ements. Mr. H. was united in marriage with Miss Christina Bartlett, a native of Pennsylvania. Their family consists manufacturer and dealer in furniture, is a nati\'e of (3hio, and was borr. January 4, 1S45, in the town of ]jucyrus, Crawford County. He received his education in his native town, and when onl}' seventeen )-ears of age^ or in 1861, he enlisted in Compan}- K., Sixty-fourth Ohio, and remained in service for three years and three months. He participated in a numbei of important battles, and was mustered out as sergeant. He was taken prisoner at Fort Mission Ridge, October 30, 1S63, and held for thirteen months, spending most of the time in Andersonville prison. After he was mustered out, he returned home, and having learned the trade of cabinet maker, he began in the furniture business, which he continued in this locality for two years, then went to Omaha, Xebra.ska, and was there in the employ of the Union Pacific car shops, till January, 1S69, when he came to Cameron, and began in his present business. This is not only located in Cameron, but he ha- a fine store in Hamilton, Mis- <-~r:\"-l H;-^ n -v:-->. -' -f th.: ATisonic fraiernit}-, and belongs to Vincil Lodge Xo. 62. Mr H. was married January 4, 1S70, to Miss Lou. Lewis, of Ohio. They have had three children, two of whom are now living, Grace E. and George G.

general real estate agent, and, also, agent for the McCormick reapers and mowers, was born in Portage County, Ohio, April o, 1S49, and grew to manhood in his native county, where he attended school. He enjoyed excellent educational advantages, always improving his time and talents. In December, 1S68, he came to Cameron, where he has since resided. Previous to this he made farming his occupation, but since then has been engaged in different branches o( business.. He is, at present, engaged in the real estate business, and is competent and reliable, attending to any transactions in his line of business. His father. Freedom, was born in Colebrook, Connecticut, and eniigrated to Ohio, when nine years of age, and has made farming his occupation during life ; his father, G. F., was also a native of Connecticut, and of English descent. The mother of L. S., whose maiden name was Hannah Moore, is a native of Ohio ; her father, Xathaniel Moore, was born in Ireland.

Ikxer & Schxeidermyer

produce dealers and shippers. The senior partner of this firm, J. J. Ikner, is a native of Germany, and was born in Wardenberg April !/» 1841. When thirteen years of age, he emigrated to America with his partMits, landing in New York, and soon after he located in Holland, New York. After residing- in different parts of that state till 1864, he went to Iowa, and in 1866, took a trip to Montana, where he remained till 1869. He retuj-ned to Iowa, ha\'ing been engaged in \-arious business in the different state?. For several years Mr. I. has been dealing in produce. He located in Cameron March, 18S0. He was married September 7, 1872, to Miss Alice F. Flemming. She was born in Harrison County, Missouri, October 16, 1852. They ha\'e three children : ]Mary M., born Ma\- iS, 1S71 ; Ira, born February 18, 1875 ; Pearl, born April 10, 18S1. The junior partner of the firm. Herman Schneiderm\-er, was born in Western Prussia, January i, 1S47, ^^'^'^ came to America when a child. He li\'ed near St. Louis, on a farm, for about fi\-e \-ears, when his parents moved to Fort Madison, Iowa, where the\' now reside. He received a fair education, both in the English and German schools, and while in Fort Madison, learned the cooper trade, which he followed, at various places, till a short time before locating in Cameron.

Thomas P. Jones

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, post office Cameron, was born in \\'ooster, Wayne County, Ohio, on the 6th day of Januar}-, 1833. and when four years of age, with his parents, he moved to Holmes County. Ohio, and was there raised and received a common school education. He made his home there till 1S56, and in 1857 came to ^lissouri, li\ing in Caldwell Count}- for two years. In the spring of 1858 he came to Clinton County and settled where he now resides, his farm containing 660 acres of well improved land. ^Mr. J. was married in March, 1S61, to Miss Nannie Parker, a native of Caldwell County, [Missouri, and by this marriage they have eight children : William M., Zellette V., Susie B.. John H.. James L., Kerrins C, Harrison N. and Ellsworth T.

James F. Jones

is a native of Holmes County, Ohio, and in 1857, with his parents, moved to Caldwell County, Missouri, remaining there until 1858, when he came to. this county and settled some three miles south of Cameron. i^ He enjoyed good educational advantages in his youth, and after becoming of age, he manifested a fancy for the stock business, and his excellent judgment in the selection of fine animals, commended him to the I notice of older heads. His genial nature, courteous manners, and wise ti'.cky. His farm consists of five hundred acres of land, well nTipro\'ed :uu\ watered. He was united in marriage, December, 1S79, with Miss Effle W'ardell, a native of Canada Falls. Their family consists of two children, Orra and Garfield.

William Klesamax

farmer and stock raiser, st-ction 12, post office Ra\-tov,n, was born October 6, 1819, in Cumberland Count}', Pennsylvania. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his bo\-hood dax's on a farm aiid receiving a common school education. At the age of fifteen he commenced to learn the blacksmitli trade. He served a five years' apprenticeship and afterward . followed it fifteen \-ears. He then turned his attention to farming, which he followed until he came west in the spring of 1S68. He stopped about six m.onths in Illinois, then came west to Missouri, and settled in Clinton County near Lathrop. thence to the place on which he now resides in the spring of 1870, His landed estate now consists of 166 acres of improved land and ten acres of timber. His farm is well watered, he has a young orchard, a comfortable residence, etc. He gives his attention principally to stock raising. In his business transactions he is upright and reliable, and has the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends. He was married in x^ugust. 1S44, to Miss Sarah Mouray. a native of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The\- have six children : John A., Nicolas M., MaryC. (now ^Irs. Geo. Bond), William A., George \V. and Annie M. They have lost three. They ha\e also raised three adoi^ted children : Xanc}' B. Einkinbiner, David Lacklan and Bertha E. Evans. In their religious preference the\' are in sympathy with the German Reformed church, of which the}- were members while residents of Penns}-lvania.

Samuel Kexdig

farmer and stock raiser, section i, post office Ke}'stone, was born June 20, 182S, in Cumberland County, Penns}-lvania. He was reared in his native state and spent his bo}'hood days on a farm in the vicinit}' of Green Spring. He received his education in the old log school houses and subscription schools of the vicinit}-. He has always followed farming as an occupation. During the late war he assisted in organizing a company for active service, but the quota was full and they disbanded ; his brothers afterward enlisted and he remained at home to take care of his aged parents. He emigrated to Illinois, in the fall of 1868, and lived there one }-ear, then came to Clinton Count}-, Missouri, and settled where he nov/ resides. He now owns 120 acres of well improved farm land and ten acres of timber. He has a handsome residence, a good orchard, and his farm is wtU stocked. He has filled the position of school director several terms and superintended the buildinc,' of the school house at Keystone. He was married, in 1854, to Miss Sarah J. Weaver, a native of the same place as her husband, born in 18*34. They have seven children : Lizzie B. (now Mrs. Alonzo Bryant), S. Abner, Barbara J. (now Mrs. Tvl. Hoffman), Harry, J. Weaver, Clinton C, and Willi-?. Him.self, wife, and four of the children, are active members of the Church of God, in which he holds the position of elder.

tinner, Cameron, is a native of Holmes County, Ohio, and was born April 28, 1849. ^'"^ 1S65, he accompanied his parents to Clinton County, Missouri. His education was acquired in his native county, and. until 1866, he resided on a farm. He then commenced work at the carpenters trade for three years, and then learned his present trade, which he has since followed, having worked in different parts of Missouri. Kansas and in San Francisco. In 1880. he began as one of the present firm. Kestor, Shirts & Co.. doing all kinds of job work, steam fitting, etc. He was married December 24. 1876, to Miss Jessie Corn, who was born in Holmes County, Ohio. September 14. 1865. They have one chiid, Nellie, born December 24, i8;S.

was born in Williamson County, Tennessee, September 21, 1831. and . was raised and educated in his native county. He made choice of the practice of n:edicine as a profession, and, after a thorough preparation, in May, 1S54, he was graduated from the medical department of the University of Nashville, and began as a practitioner at Allen Springs, Allen County, Kentucky, where he remained one year. In May. 1855. he came to what is now Cameron, Missouri, before the tuwn had attracted attention, being only a prairie. He was the first physician that located at this point, and also one of the first citizens. He is a Mason, and member of Vincil Lodge. No. 62. His father. James, was a native of North Carolina, and his mother, Elizabeth, of \''irginia. They were both of English descent. He was married in Kentucky. September, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth D. Hare, of Kentucky. They have had seven children, three now living : Ersten A., James E., and Mary E. .

was born in New Jersey, February 15, 1830. When five years of age he. with his parents, Henry and Sarah (Chisler), moved to Lodi, Seneca County. New York, where he was educated. After receiving his primary education he attended the Academy of Ovid, in the same county, for two years, when he then began the study of medicine, graduatin.^ in tlie Albany Medical College of New V'ork, and he began his practice in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, where he continued five years and then moved to Tiffin, Seneca Count}-, Ohio. He continued the practice of inedicine in this locality till 1869, when he came to Cameron, Missouri. whore he ha;5 I'-ir.cc pursued hi.; chosen calling. I lis homestead contains forty acres of land, finely improved and well supplied with both large and small fruit. lie has four acres of vineyard, three acres of raspberries, one hundred pear trees, seventy-fi\-e cherry trees, two thousand apple trees and other small fruit. His house and location are unusuall>- pleasant and inviting. He was married on April 2, 1855, to Miss Sarah Cuh'er. She was born December 25, 1835. and is a native of Seneca County, Ohio. They have one cliild, Mettie M., born December 1 1. i860, liveryman and real estate agent, was born in Charleston, Maine, April 9, 1832. When three years of age his parents moved to Waterville, and when five years of age, moved to Milo, where he remained till eighteen v'ears ol age. He was educated in Milo, and in 1850, he went to Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, where he lived for a short time, and then went to Amherst, New Hampshire, where he learned the moulder's trade, and followed the same in that locality, for five years. He then worked in different parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Georgia, and in the spring of 1857, he returned to his native home, and was there engaged in the saw mill business till the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in Company D, Second Maine Infantry, their company being the first to leave the state. He remained in service two 3.-ears, acting as orcierly sergeant most of the time, and participated in a number of the most important battles. After leaving the army, he returned home, and resumed his business at milling. In 1865, he moved to Clarence. Iowa, where he located on a farm till 1868. when he moved to DeKalb County, - Missouri, and in 1875, he made his home in Camehon, engaging in his present business. He is a member of Vincil Lodge No 62. A., ¥. & A. M., also of A. O. U. W., No. 38, and Royal Temple No. i. He was married in 1857, to 3>Hss P^Ua Thomas. She was born in Brown ville, Maine, in 1835, and died in 1877, leaving three children : Dalbert S., Lillie and Bertie. He was married. September 10, 1877, to Miss Emma Brant. She was born in 1857, and is a native of Ohio. They have by this marriage, two children, May and Roy.

agent for the P'nited States and Am.erican P^.xpress Companies, was born in PI)-mpton. Massachusetts, November 9, 1838. He received his educa- tion in his native town, and, while a boy, work'ed in a boot and slioc manufactor}-. In 1S54, he, with his parents, mo\ed to Howard County, Iowa. His parents returned to Massachusetts, while lie remained and entered a tract of land in the same count)-, and, for some time, followed the occupation of drivini; stac^e and clerking; in a stcre. In 1859, he returned to Massachusetts and worked in a boot - and shoe manufactor)- till the firing on Fort Sumpter, when he enlisted in Compan)- H. Third Massachusetts Infantry, for three months. He had belonc,^ed to the state militia for six years previous. At the expiration of three months, he re-enlisted in Compan\- H. Kic^hteenth Massachusetts, and remained in active service three )ears, participating- in a number of the historical battles of the war, numbering., in all. twenty-eight. He received a serious wound, which disabled him for dut)- for some time. In November, 1S64, he came west, to Ouincy, and accepted a position as express messenger from Ouincy to St. Joseph, and continued for eighteen months, when he then accepted the agency for the same, and was stationed at Chillicothe. He also bought the stage line between this city and Princeton, which he operated for two years. He then accepted the same route as express messenger, which he continued six months, and then purchased a farm near Chillicothe, where he located and was engaged in agricultural pursuits till 1S75, when he, the third time, accepted the same route as express messenger, which he continued till February, 18S1, when he located in Cameron and took charge of the office at this point. He was married, November 7, 1S66, to Miss Kate Jennings, of Chillicothe. They have six children: Jessie. EfFie I)., Charles G.. Mamie, Laura, and Melvin.

of the firm of Lingle, Tvliddaugh & Co., grocers, is a nati\c of Crawford County, Ohio, and was born November 13, 1844. In the fall of 1861, although not seventeen years of age, he enlisted in Company E, Sixtyeighth Ohio Infantr)-, re-enlisted in July. 1S63. and was mustered out in July, 1865. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea, and participated in thirt\--six general engagements, and, also, in a number of skirmishes. He then returned to Ohio, and was engaged in different occupations "till 1S67, when he moved to Cameron, Missouri, and was. for seven years, engaged in the milling business. In 1879. he began in his present business. iNIr. L. was married December 5, 1S66, to Miss Mary Packard, of Medina County, Ohio. The\' have one child P'.lmer L.

the subject of this sketch, is a native of Ohio, and was born in Fulton Count)-. Januar)- 7, 1S47. He was reared on a farm in his nati\e count)', aiK"! was educated in the common schools. In February, 1805, he enlisted in Company E, Sixty-eighth Ohio, and was mustered out at the close of tlie war. after which, he returned to his native honie and was engai^'ed in tilling the soil till the spring of 1S66, when he located in Cameron. He then began work in the mill o( which he is now a partner. Mr. L. v/a--. married December S, 1S72, to Miss Mary C. Cline, a native of Pennsxlvania. They have one child : Walter T., born June 13, 1S77.

farmer and stock raiser, section 30, post office Cameron, was born June 22, 1S39, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Allegheny, P"ayette and Westmoreland Counties. He spent his boyhood days on a farm and received the benefits of a common school education. He worked some four years at the cooper trade. During the late war he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry, and served until the close of the war, taking part in many of the hardest fou2:ht battles, among which may be named Antietam, Chancellorsville, Lookout Mountain, Gettysburg, and with General Sherman, on his famous march to the sea. He held the position of sergeant most of the time. At the close of the war he returned to Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and engaged in boating on the Ohio River. He emigrated west in the spring of 187 1, and settled in Clinton County, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He now owns two fine farms of 160 acres each. He has held the office of school director almost continuously since he has been a resident of the county. He was married, in' the fall of 1S66, to Miss Annie Mayer, a native of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. They have had six children : Maggie, Harry, Minnie, Leon, ?^Iary and Bert ; deceased, two. Mrs. L. is a member o( the Presbyterian Church.

Roadmaster on the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, was born in Clinton, New York, August 7, 1S37, and when nine years of age his parents moved to Michigan, remaining in that state till 1S59, ^^'lien they moved to Illinois. Since that time he has been in the employ of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company, it being the only regular busincoS in which he has been engaged. He is a Mason and member of Cameron Lodge No. 296, also of Royal Arch Chapter No. 62 and Kadosh Commandery No. 21. He was married in October. 1S68, to Miss Mary E. Harroun. She was born in New York in 1S42, and died in 1879, leaving three children : Charles D., William H. and George D.

farmer and stock raiser, section i, post office Cameron, is a native of Harrisonburt;h, Rockingham Count), A^'irginia,' and was born in 1819. He obtained a common schoril education, and, in 1834, witb his jiarents, moved to Knc>x County. Oliio, near Moiuit X'ernoii, settling on a farm thrre remaining until 1842. Like many others, he decided to go west, and consequent!}- came to Missouri, settling in Caldwell Count)'. near Mirabile, there making his home until 1843. lie went to Gaines\ille, Missouri, he did a general merchandise business, and soon after returned to Clinton and de\'oted his time to the nurscr)' business, he having owned the first one in Clinton Count)-. V>y close application and constant work, he soon built up an excellent trade, although ha\ ing commenced with but limited means. He has alwa)-s beeti prudent in his expenditures, and richl)- merits the success which has attended his career. Into whatever he has undertaken he has thrown his whole energy. He was clerk at the first sale of lots sold in Cameron, and has taken an active interest in the prosperit)' of the town. He is now owner of about 700 acres of fine land. In i86r, he found a wife in the person of Miss Angeline Thomas, a daughter of William Thomas.

farmer and stock raiser, section 28, also proprietor Union House, Cameron, was born December 12, 1827, in Lancaster County, Penns\-l\-ania, and was taken to Carroll Count)-, Ohio, b)- his parents in 1836. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving the benefits of a common school education, and first engaged in teaching, until he had earned sufficient money to bu)- a piece of land, and engaged in farming. He commeriCed in the mercantile business in 1865, i^i which he continued until iS6q, when he sold out, and came west. He settled in Clinton Count)-, where ho now resides, and is the ov/ner of 280 acres of fine land, fifty acres of v/hich are timber. He also owns and conducts the Union House, opposite the Union Depot, at Cameron. He is no office seeker, although he has held the position of school director se\-eral terms. In his manners, he is much of a gentleman. Mr. McC. was married. June 3, 1S32. to Miss Kliza J. Stevenson-,, a nati\-e of Ireland, born Ma)- 22, 1829. They have had eight children : Nancy J., now Mrs. R. B. Sadler, William E., Ella P., David S., Albert T., James C, Martha E. and John R. Himself and wife, and real estate agent, was born in Pike County. Illinois, April 27, 1S47. In 1849, he moved with his parents to Caldwell Count)-. Illinois, v.here he rcsidccl till December, iSSo, when he n)'i\ed to Cameron. He was in the comnion ^cIkhjIs ;uu1 reared on a farm, and was for a number of years enga^^ed in the stock business. In 1S73, ^^^ embarked in tile mercrmtile trade, which he continued till 1877. After tiiis time he \vas [:»rincipally en^^aged in the hotel business and real estate. In 1863, he enlisted in the State militia, :^nd in 1864, in Compan\' H of the l''ort\-- fourth Missouri Infantry, and remained in service till the close of war. ] le was married December 25, 1S68, to Miss Alice l'a)-ne. She was born in Daviess County, Missouri, January 18. 1852, and died March 16, 1872. He was again married Septeiriber 2, i^/^, to Mrs. Jennie K. Ross, v.hose maiden name was Estep. She was born in Wayne Count)', Indiana, Januar\- 28, 1847. He had b\' his first marriage one child, llorrie I-L., and b\' his second marriage two children, Clj'de and Jessie K. He is a Mason and member of Kingston Lodge No. ri8. Royal Arch Chapter No. 45. and of Kadosh Commandery No. 21, and of the Hamilton I. O. O. F. Encampment No. jy.

dealer in hardware, stoves and tinware, is a native of Massachusetts, aaJ Via.-i Loiii .\a^aaL lo, 1833, ''^ ^'^^^ town of I^IilK'ille. When nine years of age, his parents moved to Kent\'ille, Canada, where they remained till he was sixteen years of age and returned to his native home. He recei\-ed a fair primary education in the common schools, and afterwards attended the Blackstone College of Blackstone, Massachusetts, for three )-ears. In 1869, removed to Cameron, Missouri, where they have since resided. He was for three years working at the tinners" trade, since which time he has been engaged in his present business. He v/as married December 10, 1874,. to Miss Alice Provolt, of Ohio. They have two children - Ethel and Bell. His father, John McGreg.or, is a native o( Scotland, and was born in Campsie, No\'ember 29, 1S13. When about eleven years of age, he learned the spinners' trade in Glasgow, where he followed his trade till 1841, the year of his emigration to America. After coming to America he located in ^Massachusetts, and has principally followed his trade in all his various moves mentioned in the histor}' of our sketch. Since he came to Cameron he has been leading a retired life, except in the wa\- of building, in which he has added much to the improvement of the town. He was married December 31, 1S35, to Miss Agnes Alexander while in Glasgow, Scotland, n'here she was born November 13, 1816. The\- ha\e had five children, two of whom are living - Charles and W. W. Charles, who is now railroading in Texas, was born Januar}- 21, 1849.

1S32, in Somerset, Pulaski County. Kentucky, and was reared at hi-> birth jilace, until se\'entecn }'ears uf a^L,^c. He then nvA'cd to Adams Count)', Illinois, where he afterwards imarried, and ensi^^ai^fed in farmiiv^r and stock raisinj^. During the late war, in i86i, he enlisted in Company H, Sixteenth Illinois Infantr\'. After scrvin;^^ nine mcjnths, he was discharged on account of disabilit)-. He was with the first troops thai came over the Hannibal & St. Joseph, and assisted in taking down sixteen Confederate flags. He commenced his railroad experience in 1862, with the Hannibal & St. Joseph, and has filled various positions. He took charge of the yards P""ebruar)' 27, 1S76. and in March, iSSo, accepted his present position. He held the position of sergant-at-arms in Missouri Legislature, for the years 1 866 and 1S67. Also held the position of superintendent of registration at the close of the war for Chariton, Linn, Putman and Sullivan Counties. He was married in March, 1852. to ]\Iiss Olive C. Gould, a native of Adams County, Illinois. The}- ha\'e three children : Sarah E. (now Mrs. Charles Leport), Mary B. fnow Mrs. John Proud), and William B. Himself and wife have been members of the Christian Church since 1853. He is a member of the Masonic order. Blue Lodce and Commanderv.

Samuel Matthis

was born in Kentucky, September 27, 1804. He was there reared and educated. When seventeen }-ears of age, he apprenticed himself to the gunsmith trade, working as an apprentice for four years. He then worked journeyman work till 1827, when he located in Russellville, Kentuck)-, and was there engaged in manufacturing and repairing till 1856, and the fall of the same year he moved to Missouri, making the journey by team, starting October 2, and landing in Platte County- November 7, wheie he remained till P^ebruary 26. 1S57, and mo\-ed to Caldwell County, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits and raising stock till July 19, 1S64, when he moved to Cameron, having sold his farm and invested his means in town property, which he has since improved, and for which he is deserving of much credit. He has been twice married ; first, in the year 1S29, to Miss Fannie Curd. She was born -in i8c6, and was a native of Kentucky. She died in 1833. They had three children, only one of v.'hom is now living - David W., or Watt, as he is familiarly called, proprietor of the Cameron House. He was married the second time in November, 1835, to Miss Margarette A. Frazier. She was born in Russellville, Kentucky, November, 18 15. Mr. and Mrs. !Matthis have been active members in the Baptist Church for many years, and are now the only two of the original members of the Cameron Church that are livincr. His ancestors were from Penns\-lvania.

Cameron Hotel

D. W. Matthis, proprietor. Otic of the imj:)ortant features to commercial travelers, at the present day and ai^e. is as to which are the best hotels on their respective routes. AmoiiL^ those that are pre-eminent, and have attained a wide and well merited reputation, is the above named hotel. The structure was erected by Samuel Matthis, and was opened to the publ'C as a hotel soon after. The urbane projjrietor, D. W. Matthis, or Watt, as he is familiarU' called, has become noted as a caterer, and knows the wants of " }-e" wear}- and hungry traveler. The hotel is a three story brick, conveniently arranged on the most improved plans, and complete in all its appointments. His trade has been steady, and constantly on the increase, and in the season of iSSi attained such a magnitude, that necessitated his adding an additional number of moms, to meet the increasing patronage. Watt, by his affability and genial demeanor, makes his guests perfectly at home.

carpenter and contractor, was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, July 14, 1S2S. He was reared in different parts of his native state, and when twenty years of age he learned the carpenter trade, which he has followed during life. In 1S6S, he moved to Missouri and located in Clinton County. He is a ^Mason, and member of \^inci] Lodge No. 62. He was married December 19, 1850, to Miss Lina l^eebe. She was born in -Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, February 6, 1831. They have had five children, four of v/hom are living : Mary A., George T., Berry M., Hugh H.

Charles Meyer

farmer and stock raiser, section 35, post office Cameron, was born February 18, 1834, in Prussia, Germany, where he lived until eighteen years of age. Fie was reared on a farm and received the benefits of a common school education. He crossed the ocean in the summer of 1854. and landed at New York in June of that }'ear. He emigrated west and settled in La Fayette County, Missouri, where he engaged in. farming. He made a trip to this county in 1856, to select a home, and moved his family here in the fall of 1S57. ^^^ settled on a f.irm in the country. Cameron at that time contained but two stores. During the late war he assisted in defending the lives and property- of the citizens, having served in the state militia and took part in the engagement at Camden Point. He moved to the farm on which he now resides in the spring of 1865. He owns 280 acres of well improved land, most of his fencing being hedges. He has a handsome residence. He has filled the position of school director nine \'c.'ir.s. He wa-. married October 13, i(S57, t(j Miss Marijaret Detlnbrink. a nati\'e of Indiana, born June 14, [S41. She was principall}- raised in La Faj-ette County, Missouri. They have ten children : Jolin W'., Mary A., Charles H., James U., William F., Kate 0., Elizabeth, Albert 15., Lewis and Franklin A.; lost thr'-e. Himself and wife are acti\e niembers of the Methodist Kpisco[)al Church of Cameron, in Y'hich he has held the office of steward and trustee.

Captain Timothy Middaugh

of the firm of LinL,de, Middaugh & Co., is a native of Iiourbon Count}-, Kentucky, and was born April 6, 1S37. When one year of age his parents moved to Missouri and located in Caldwell County, where he was reared. In a few daj's after the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the Federal service in Company A. Sixth Missouri Cavalrj-, and remained in the service till the close of the war, at which time he held the commission of captain. After the close of the war he engaged in the stock business till Ma\- iSSo, where he commenced his present business. He was married November i, 18G6. to Miss Alena Daugherty. She was born in St. Louis, ll^.j 5, iZCy. xiic\ ija\e Lwo children : Alena, born November 21, iSGy, and Jessie, born Jul)- 22, 1S74.

Wm. F. Miller

of the firm of Dietrich & Miller, dealers in groceries and provisions, was born in Shelb\- County. Kentucky, October 7, 1S28. He was reared in his native state on a farm. In 1855, he moved to Daviess County Missouri. In 1862, he enlisted in the Federal service, in Company A, First Missouri Infantr\-, holding the position as hospital steward one \'ear, when he was discharged, at Lexington Missouri, on account of disabilitx'. He then went to Indiana, where he remained two years ; then moved near Bloomington, Illinois, where he remained six years ; then moved to Kansas, and, in the spring of 1881, came to Cameron, engaging in his present business. From the time he left the army till he came to Cameron, was engaged principally in the stock business. He was married, September 30, 185 i. to Miss Nancy Ashb}'. They have had seven children, three l.iving : Rosa T., Mary E. and Nellie M.

Isaac Moore

farmer and stock raiser, section 24, post office Turney, was born August 9, 1828, in Derbyshire, FIngland, and was reared there as a farmer, and has made agricultural pursuits his occupation through life. He came to the United States June iS, 1S59, 'I'lcl landing at Castle Garden on the 19th of Jul)-, he settled in Fl-erkimer Count\-, New York, and engaged in farml^ .t.

in;^^. He rciiiaiiuil there ten \ ears ; tlieii eniic^ratetl to Clinton Count}-, Mi>s<,)Liri, and settled where he now resides. He has improved a fine farm of 160 acres; twenty acres of timber. He commenced life under unfavorable circumstances, beinc,^ thrown upon his own resources when nine years of age. He has made himself a v.ortii)- t\-[)e of independent mnnhood H<-- wns married October it, [851, to Miss Emma Green, a native of Enc,dand, born Februar}- 7, 1829. They ha\'e had four children, two of whom are li\'ing : William and Emma J.

of the firm of I'^ales <& Moore, proprietors of Clover Hill Cheese h'actor)-. AmonLj the man\- industries of this count}' none are more worth}- of mention than the productions of the dair)'. The subject of our sketch has done much to raise the standard and awaken an interest in this industry. He is a native of Cu}-ahoi,ra Count}-, Ohio, and was born January 6, 1847, and was reared at his birth place, spending his bo}'hood daj's -on a dair}' farm and receiving his carh' education at the common schools 01 llie vicinit}-; liien aUcnaecl college at Hiram, Ohio, and completed his attendance at school with a commercial course at Poughkeepsie, Xew York. He emigrated to Missouri in 1868, and engaged in the mercantile business at Cameron, ^Missouri, and afterwards dealt in real estate. In 1874, he formed a partnershij) in the dair}- business with H. B. Fales. He is a li\'e, active business man. and gives his attention to his legitimate business, of Avhich he i.-> a thorough master, understanding its and the firm at the present time are operating four dairies. He was married December ii, 1878, to Miss M. La X'erne, an estimable lad}- of French descent, born in Ohio in April. 1857. They are acti\-e members of the M. E. Church. Mr. M. is a member of the Masonic fraternit}-, and belongs to \'incil Lodge Xo. G2, of Cameron.

John S. Nelsox

the firm of X^elson & Lile, grocers, is a nati\-e of Missouri, and was born in Daviess Count}-, October 29, 1842. He was raised and educated in his native count}', and when eighteen }-ears of age. began clerking, first, in a drug store. He continued clerking in different branches of business throughout Missouri, till 1881, when he began in his present business. During the }-ears 1869-70, he was here engaged in the lumber trade, ha\-ing come to Cameron in 186S. He is a Mason, and inember of Vincil Lodge Xo. 62. Mr. X. was married, April 10, 1870, to Miss Mary F. Stout, of Missouri. They have three children : Charle}- O., M. B. and I'rank.

John Ossmax

farmer i^nd ice merchant, section 15, post office Cameron, is a native of Germany, and was born in August, 1824. He receiv-cd a good education, haviiig spent about seven years at college. In 184.^, he enlisted in the German arnn-, serving for thirteen months. Upon the death of his father, he was discharged from service, and took charge of his father's estate. Mr. O. was married, in 1848, to Miss Mar)- Worker, of German}-. He remained upon the old homestead till 1849, ^^'hen he came to America, landing at New Orleans. He then went to St. Louis, and, for two \ears, was in poor health. In 1851, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, and for two years in a cabinet shop, going from there to Carroll County, Kentucky, where he farmed for three years. In 1857, he came to Clinton County, Missouri, and farmed for two years. For seven years he was engaged in the same avocation, in DeKalb Count}-. In 1 861, he enlisted in the Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, for three years, and participated in many battles, serving his entire time. He was mustered out at Sedalia, Missouri. Returning to Clinton County, he again commenced tilling the soil, and now owns 120 acres of fine land, also a large ice house. His family consists of Lenoa, Fred,. Albert, Gertie, and Edward, deceased.

farmer and dairyman, section 25, post office Cameron, was born Jul}' 27, 1835, in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, and was raised to farming and the dairy business. He received the benefits of a common school education, to which he has added much knowledge by self-application. He learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed during the summer seasons and taught school in the winter. Mr. P. emigrated west in the spring of 1S65, and settled at Mendota, Illinois, afterward coming to Cameron, Missouri, where he located in November of the same year. His first farm was on section 24, and his residence was the onl\- one in sight, southeast of town, for about two years. He moved- to his present location in the spring of 1S68, and his landed estate consists of 138 acres in Clinton County, and fifty acres in DeKalb County. He has a comfortabl-e residence, which he erected himself. He gives his attention principally to the dairy business ; during the summer of 1S80. he averaged $100 per month froni the milk of twent\- cows. He has filled the position of school director for eight years and clerk for six \-ears. Mr. P. was married April 2, 1863, to Miss Sophia Dean, a natixe of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, born April 10, 1840. They have one child : Herbert M., born July 18. 1867. They are acti\e members of the Congregational Church of Cameron, in which he holds the position of trustee.

fanner, stock raiser and dair\-n"»an, section 24, post office Camcroii. was born March 19, 1838, in Hampshire Count)', Massachusetts, and was reared at his birtliplace as a farmer. recei\'ing tl\e benefits of a ccmmnn school education. He movetl to Clinton County. Ohio, in 1838, wheie he enijay,-ed in teaching, and emigrated to Missouri in 1863. accepting the |)ositi()n as agent aiid operator at Cameron for tlie Hannil')al & St. Joe Railroad Company. He held this position for four }X'ars, and also carried on the lumber business. In 1867 he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and now owns a fine farm of 160 acres near Cameron, and his handsome residence stands within a mile and a half of the cit\-. His attention is devoted chiefly to the dair\- business. He is keeping about fort}' milch cows. He has taken an acti\'e part in the up-building o( Cameron and is numbered among the best respected citi7xns of the count}'. He was one of the first to manifest an interest for educational matters. During the late war he assisted in defending Cincinnati when it was threatened b}- Kirb}' Smith in fall of 1862. and after coming to this state joined the Enrolled Missouri IMilitia in 1864. He was married to Miss Araminda Ctter. native of Ohio, born March 13, 1842. The}- have had fi\ e children, four of whom are living : William, Clark, E\'a and Martha. Himself and wife are actix'e members of the Christian Churcli of Canieron, in which he holds the position of elder.

farmer and stock speculator, section 18, post office Turne}', is a natixe of Missouri, and was born on the 19th da}- of I'ebruar}-, 1835. He was raised on a farm, and acquired a good education, which has enabled him to keep thoroughly posted in all branches of business. He is a man of intellectual, moral and ph}-sical stamina, industrious and energetic, and early laid a good foundation, upon which he built slowl}', yet surel}- and safely. He has been successful as a cattle feeder, and displays good, firm judgment in the selecting of stock. He is the. possessor of a fine stock farm, well watered, and adapted to his business. Mr. P. was married, in August, 1856, to 3*Iiss Jane C Hall, a native of ^klissouri. Their family consists of Emma C, James E., Minnie E.. MolHe J., Virginia B.. William J., and Laura. Both Mr. and Mrs. Park are members of the Christian Ciiurch.

merchant, was born December 23, 1841, and is a native of Sweden. On the 2nd of May. 185 1, his parents started to America, and. after a dangerous vo}'age, ha\ing been shipwrecked a time or two, they landed at Bos-" ton, Nov. 23, 1 85 I. Soon after, they went to South Port, now Ken.)>ji.i. Wisconsin, J. P. was principally educated in his native land, and after comin<4 to America he worked on a farm, and was engaged at vari.,!:-, branches of business in Wisconsin, Iowa and lUinuis, till 1870. when h,. came to Missouri and located at I5reckinrid-e, Caldwell County, farming one >ear. lie then embarked in the -rcjcery trade, which he carri..:d on till 1876, when he located in Cameron, where he has since resided, havmo been enga^^ed in his present business. He was married September 29, 1867, to Miss Mary K. Jameson. She was born in Alle-aii\ County, New York, December 5, 1S47. They have five children: Harry J., born October i, 1869 ; Anna B., born April 24, 1S71 ; Willie C. !)orn September 2. 1872 ; Flora A., born April 27, 1875 ; John G., born January 4, iSSi. .

T. E. Potter. M. D.

and a member of the firm of Potter Bros., druggists, is a native of Clinton County, Missouri, and first saw the light of day December iS. T^;;. I!. :.. the son of Thomas and He^sie i Smith;, both natives u\ Missr)uri. T. E. was educated in the common schools, and McGee College of Macon County, Missouri. In 1871, he commenced the study ol medicine under Dr. Franklin, of DeKalb County, Missouri, and, in 1S73. entered the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, from which he was graduated, with honors, in the spring of 1875. The following was copied from the report of the Jefferson :^Iedical College, of Philadelphia. March, 1S75 : "A prize of $50, by the Professor of Obstetrics, for the best paper on the descriptive and relative anatomy of the gravid uterus, awarded to Thompson E. Potter, of Missouri, with honorable mention of the papers of Joseph F. Robinson, of Missouri, and A. F. Balmer, uf Pennsylvania." After graduating, he returned to Missouri, and located in Cameron, where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession, having performed some very successful operations m surgery. In the spring of 1S81, he was elected to the Chair of Lectures on Physiology and the Nervous System, in the Northwestern Medical College of St'. Joseph. Missouri. He has devoted his entire time to the interest of his profession since choosing that calling, except during the short period of his teaching school, while preparing for the medical work. The drug store, of which he is now a member, is managed by his partner. He was married April 17, 1876. to Miss Mary Bassett. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky. February 15, 1855. They have been blessed with four children, three of whom are living : Mary B.. born February 23, 1877; Ena W., born December 25, 1879, and Thompson E.. born December 14, 18S0. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Cameron Lodge, No. 296.

J. 1'. Price

farmer and cattle feeder, section 24, post office Turney, is a native of Centre County, Pa., and was born on the 5tli day of August. 1849. When but a child, he moved with his parents in I lollidaysburg in i860, having received a good education. In 1861 he went to Halifax, Dauphin County, and remained on a farm until 1864, when he began the boating business, and followed same till 1866. Then he came to Clinton County, Missouri, and farmed for three years. He worked on the railway for one year, and afterward went to Wilson County, Kansas, where he entered a piece of land. In 1S71, he returned to Clinton County, and has since followed farming and cattle feeding. Mr. P. was married on the 24th day of December. 1874, to Mrs. Adams (Tormerly Miss Melissa Miner), who was born December 25, 1844. Mr. Price is a man well known throughout the county. Beginning life without capital other than his own native abilities, and prompted by ambition to become known as an upright, honorable and industrious man, he has by his own efforts gradually risen to his present position ; and his life histor>- furnishes a ,^-orfV,,- *^^-n.^-,t^i,- -t-o '-r:-!-!"' men who aspire to dignit)'and nobleness of character. Mr. and Mrs. Price are both members of the Baptist church. Mrs. Price has by her first husband three children : Newton L.. John M. and p:iizabeth J., and by the latter union there are three children : Melissa M., Florence L. C, and Julia.

ticket agent and telegraph operator for the Hannibal & St. Joseph Radroad, at Cameron Junction, was born April 6, 1850, in Burlington County, New Jersey. He was reared and educated in that state. He emigrated west in the spring of 1869, and located in Kansas City. On the 29th of March, he entered the employ of the Hannibal & St. Joseph Company, and remained two years at Kansas City. He then accepted a postion with the St. Joseph & W'estern as train dispatcher at St. Joseph, where he remained between two and three years. He then came to Cameron and accepted, the same position with the Hannibal &; St. Joseph Railroad. He afterwards accepted the position as agent and operator at Kearney, Clay County. Mis«^ouri, with the same company, and held this position two years, returning to Cameron in the fall of 18S0. and accepting his present position, which he fills to the entire satisfaction of all. He is a member of Kearney Lodge No. 311, A. F". & A. M. He was married August 3, 1876, to.O^Iiss Jennie ?kIcDougal, a native of Ouincy. Illinois. She was born March 8. 1856. They have one child. Donald W., born September 30. 1877.

senior [partner of tlie firm of A. O. Risl'js- 6c Son, dealers in clr)- ;^<jods. clotlunc;, hats, boots, shoes, notions, etc., i^ a native of Porta;4e County, C)hio, and was born August 29, 1824. Hi> education was received in the common schools, supplemented with a course at tiie Grand River Institute, of Aslitabula Count}-, Uhio. and also at Samuel Bissell's Academ)-, of Twinsburg", Summit Count}-. Ohio. After completing hi.s education, he went to Louis\-ille, Kentuck}-, where he remained three >'ears, and for two years was emplo)-ed as a teacher in a select school. Upon returning to his nati\e count)', he resumed the study of medicine, having previously chosen its stud}' as his profession. In the fall of 1S49, ^"^^ went to California, where he remained till the fall of 185 i, and while there, engaged as superintendent for a mining company. He then went to Cle\-eland, Ohio, and in a short time removed to Medina Count}', again commencing the stud}- of medicine. In the spring of 1853, he graduated from the Cleveland Medical College, and began the practice of his profession in Franklin, Portage County, Ohio, under the most favorable circumstances, continuing with excellent success while in that localit}-. CA-i;.g to til- ce.i.-Ji e-f Lis brotlior, he became discontented, and in 1856. \vent, by the way of Cleveland and Detroit, to Rock Island. After traveling over Io\\'a, he went to St. Paul. Minnesota, where he remaiiied three months and visited various parts of the country, finall}- locating at Shakopee, Scott Count}-, Minnesota, where he was engaged in the practice of his profession, with a considerable degree of success, for three years. In 1863. he was aT)pointed surgeon, which position he continued to fill till the close of the war. After this he returned to Ohio, and subsequently took a trip to Kentuck}-, and over different parts of Missouri. He then returned to Ohio and moved his family to Kansas City, but not being satisfied with that location, he came to Cameron, where he has since resided, and has been engaged in the practice of his profession. In the spring of 1S79 he purchased the store which his son is now managing, ha\-ing been engaged in this business for se\'eral }-ears. He was married May 10, 1857. to Miss Jennie S. Coulthard. She is a native of Toronto, Canada, and wab educated in Rochester, New York. Have four children : George, Charles, Chester, and PVank. Dr. R. is a member of the I. 0-. O. F. He was Deputy Grand Master of Olakue Lodge Xo. 9, of Minnesota, and a member of the Grand Lodge of the state. His father, Nathaniel H., was a native of Connecticut, and emigrated to Ohio in the year 18 12. His mother, Content Russell was a native of Hartford, Connecticut.

retired farmer, section 33. postoffice Cameroii. was born Ma}- 26. 1S04, in German}-. He was raii^ed in his nati\e countr}-. At fifteen years o( a<;c, commenced to learn tlie tanner's and currier's trade. After hi- had worked three years as a journe)-man, ?.nd nine \-ears on his own account in his mother country, he then emi^^rated to the United States in i83i,and settled in New Jersey, where he worked six months at his trade, and ahso attended school. Mo moved to Northampton County. I'enns>-l\-ania, in the sprinfj^ of iS^2. and followed his chosen vocation. lie there married Miss Caroliiie Kester, October 26. 1833. She was a native of that count}', born in March. 1808. They resided in \orthami)ton Count}-, until the fall of 1836, when he then purchased a one horse wagon and a horse, and with his household goods, his wife and one child, made the trip to Wayne Count}", Ohio, where he resided until 1838. Me then moved to Molmes County, and started a tan}ard, which he operated until 1852, %vhen he sold out, and turned his attention to farming, Me came west in the spring of 1865, and settled in this county. Me first purchased some 440 acres, and went into partnership with liis brother-in-law, A. Kester. They afterwards divided the place, and he now owns 220 acres of fine land, which is well w atered, on which he has a good orchard and a handsome residence, the farm is one of the best in the county. Mr. S. commenced life a poor boy. and has been the architect of his own fortune. Me is one 01 the oldest citizens in the county, being now in his seventy-eighth year, and he is still active and youthful in his disposition, and bids fi^re to see a mellow old age. They have been blessed with five children, two onl}- of v.hom are living, Sarah J. ^now Mrs. T. Corbin;.and Rufus B., who takes charge of the farm. Mr. and Mrs. S. have been active members of the Christian Church, since 1S39. in which he has filled the office of deacon, and is one of the most liberal contributors of the church at Cameron. The eldest son Leonard, served in the late vwir, and lost his health, and finally died in the hospital at Camp Denison, Ohio. Rufus B. was born September 19. 1847, in Molmes County, Ohio, and received excellent educational advantages in his youth, and has been raised on the farm. Me was married. Ma}- 15, 1873. to Miss Nancy McComb, of this county. They have four children : Carrie. Eldon. Carl and Lydia. They are members of the Congregational Church of Cameron.

Adam Scmlemmer

tinned business till I'S/S. when he be_L;an in his j)rescnt location. lie is an Odd Fellow, and belon'^^s to Star of Hope Lodi^c Xo. 182. W'in'le in his native land he was in the war for eighteen months. He was mar- -ri-ed, October 23, 1S73, to Miss .Artie Smith. She was born in Gentry- Count)-, Missouri, in May, 1855. Ihc)- have one child, Charles.

Adolph Sklle

farmer and stock raiser, section 32, post office Cameron, was born August 3, 1827, in Prussia, Germany, and was reared at his birthplace, receiving a common school education. When fourteen years of age, lie commenced to learn the stone cutter's trade, at which he worked for about sexen years. He came to the United States in the fall of 1848. and landed at Baltimore, Maryland ; then he removed to Pittsburgh, IV-nn- 'sylvania, where he remained one season and worked on the count}- court house. After livir.g in Fairfield County, Ohio, he came to this county in November, 1855, where he has since resided. He owns 312 acres of fine land, about 200 acres of which are improved and v.-ell watered. He hr-..:- f]\::d i^'c offcc of s:!;ooI director and road supervisor several times. He was married in September, 1853, to Miss Christina Steimer, a native of Wurtemberg, Germany. They have had five children : Christina, Henry, Charles. John and Anna. Himself and wife are active members of the M. E. Church, in which he holds the position of steward, and is also superintendent of the sabbath school. Mr. S. had but $5 in his pocket when he landed in Baltimore, but by adhering to sterling principles of honesty and industry, he has risen to a prominent position among agriculturists.

Gustave Selle

farmer and stock raiser, section 8, post office Cameron, is a native of Germany, and w^as born on the thirteenth day of January, 1842. He came to America, with his parents, in 1854, and settled in this count}-. He received a good education, and assisted his father in working the farm, till 1861, when he responded to his country's call, and enlisted under Captain Edgar, and re-enlisted in 1862, under Captain Thomas Doak, in Company H., twenty-ninth Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He participated at the battle of Vicksburg. and many others, and accompanied Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. He was mustered out, at Washington, District of Columbia, on the 17th day of June, 1865. after which he returned to Clinton Count}-, and purchased a farm of 160 acres of land. Mr. Selle was married, in December, 1870. to Miss Emil}- Beachner, a native of Germany. Their family consists of Emma, Lewis II. , William L., Omar, deceased, and Bertha E. farmer and marble cutter, section 4, post office Cameron, is a son of I'Vedrick and Rebecca Selle, of Prussia, German)', antl was there born. He enjoyed excellent educational advantaj^^es in his native country, and <''M,of^:fl comr t'l-o years to the st.U'J}' of music, beiiiL; a master of harmr)ny and thorough bass. In 1S53, Mr. S. emii^rated to America, landing; at }>altimore, Marvdand, and came tlirect to Clinton Coimt)', Missouri, here bcL^innin;.^ the life of a farnii.-r in connection with his profession. He pursued his chosen avocation with untiriiiL^ zeal, and witii a success w Inch has earned for him no infericjr rank amouLj tlie farmers of the county. He is a man (jfstronc^' intellect, untirin;.^ ambition, and as a musician has few superiors. He was united in marriai^e on the first day of May, 1 84 1, to Miss l^va Wagner, a native of Aldenburg", Germany. She was born on the si.xth day of September, 1822. 15y this union they, have had eight children : Gustave, Augusta, Albert, Clara, Agnes, Oscar, Minnie and Aimic.

the subject o( this sketch was born in Shelby\ille, Kentucky, April 30, 1828. He received his education in the schools of that cit}-, and when eighteen years of age he began the study of medicine, and 1859 he entered the C)hio Medical College. Afcer completing the usual course he graduated in the spring of 1851, and immediately began the practice of his profession in Cincinnati, where he lived till 1S57, then went to Montezuma, Parke County, Indiana, w here he was engaged in the practice of medicine till i860, when he returned to Cincinnati an.d attended a full course of lectures in the Eclectic Medical College, graduating in the sjM'ing of 1 861. Dr. S. then went to P^ugene, Vermillion Count)-, Indiana, uhere he again resumed the practice of his profession till Ma)', 1864, next mo\ing to Ouincy, Illinois. This place he made his home till 1866, when he located in Cameron. Missouri. Since that time he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession. He was married May 3, 1863, to Miss Ann M..Phillips. She was born in Vermillion Count)-, Indiana, September 28, 1834. They have one child, P^dna, born March 26, 1S69.

Caleb Shreve

farmer, stock raiser and dairyman, section 34. post office Cameron, was born October 15, 1823, in W'av-ne CouiUy, C)hio, and was reared at his birth place, receiving the benefits of a common school education. During the war he espoused the Union cause. In 1866, he settled in Clinton Count)-, Missouri, where he purchased 290 acres of land. He has lately sold alt but eight}' acres. Mr. S. has filled the positions of schm.i director, road o\crsccr and public administrator, and has been one df the most influential men of the count}-. He was married March 6. 1S4;, to Miss Kva Gorsach. a native of Holmes Count)-, Ohio, born Januar\- <j, 1824. They have had nine children, seven of whom are living : Zephaniali \)., ?»iar\ K. [now Mr>. II. H. Fale.-i;, Sophinia ''now Mrs. L. E. Falc-.). Alexander F.. Thomas J.. Da\id G., and Andrew B. Himself and wife are active members of the Christian Church.

W. G. Sloan

proprietor of the Cameron marble -works, is a native of Trenton, Canada, and was born Februar)- 22, 185 i. He was reared on a farm until si.vteen \-cars of age, when he commenced an apprenticeshi[) for three \ears to his present trade. In the spring of 1S71, he went to Chicago, where he remained a short time, and was afterwards located in M?\-svillc till the fall of the same year, when he returned to his native country. There he was principall\- engaged in attending school till 1872, when he r'^r>^-^ at:;-,-,.,..;^ ^.-,j located in Cameron. He is a member of the Masonic fraternit}-. Mr. S. was married Januar}' i, 1876. to Miss Saiah E. Craig. She was born in Iowa, Juh- 4, 185 1. They have one child, James C, born February 21, 187S. Have lost two.

IS a son of the late Hon. George Smith, and was born in Columbiana Count}', Ohio, March 19, 1842. When three years of age, he was taken by his parents to Caldwell Count}-. Missouri, and was educated at the Franklin High School, of Cla}- Count}-, Missouri, and at Edinburg College, in Grundy Count}-. At the age of sixteen, he commenced teaching school, and followed it for some }-ears, with marked success. He fornied a taste for the practice of medicine, and commenced reading with Dr. G. \V. McCook, of Pittsburg, Penns}-lvania, as preceptor. He attended lectures at the College of Ph}-sicians and Surgeons, New York, in 1864-5. and in 1866-7, he attended the medical department of the Universit}- of Michigan, and graduated in the spring of 1867. He commenced the acti\e duties of his profession, in Springfield, Missouri, and remained there one year, and then came to Lathrop. Clinton Count}-, where in connection with his practice, he conducted a drug business for two years, and then r.baiidond the practice of medicine, and remo\ed to Cameron, and engaged in the boot and shoe trade. He served as a Duput}- United States Marshal, tor eight }-ears. and was a clerk in the legislature, for four se-sions, one in the House, and three in the Senate. In 1S76, he was selected by the Republicans, as their standard bearer, for representa- tive in the state Ics^islature, but in a district larj^'cly Democratic was, of course, defeated. He has always taken a deep interest in educational matters, and has ser\ ed. for six years, as a member of the board of education, and the last \ear, has acted as president. When he first became a member, the debt of the school district was about $40,000, and, lar^jely throv'.gh his efforts, tliis debt has been reduced to $22,000. In Februar}', 1880, he visited St. Louis, and succeeded in reducini^ the rate of interest on the school botuls, from ten per cent, to seven per cent. He married Miss Hattie Smalley. August 8, 1S66. She was born in Ohio, July 15, 1S41. Their family consists of five children liviny^ : Geort^e P., Eugene T., L. Agnes, Fanny M., and Maud L.

Edward Smith

familiarly known as Diamond Smith, farmer and stock raiser, section 29, post office Cameron, was born May 27, 1S42, in County Tipperary, Ireland, and was brought to the United States, by his parents, when an infant. The)' settled in Peoria, Illinois, where Edward was principally raised, and where he received a part of his education. He accompanied his parents to Burlington, Iowa, when about thirteen years of age, and attended school there for five years. He then went to the Pacific Coast, and engaged in mining, there spending about twenty years, visiting many of the Pacific Islands, and traveling around the coast of Chili, to Africa, where he visited the famous diamond fields. He returned to the United States again, having had an e\entful life, and one that few have the 'privilege to enjoy. He came to Clinton County, Missouri, in January, iSSi, and engaged in tilling the soil. He purchased the old Shult farm, one of the finest in the count\\ containing 280 acres of well improved land, upon which is a fine residence and an excellent barn. Mr. S. is giving his attention, principally, to the raising of thoroughbred cattle.

owner of the farm upon which the Acme Mineral Springs are located. He was born on the place he now occupies, and has there been reared. His farm consi.sts of 335 acres. He was married June 15, 1881, to Miss Maggie A. Coil. She was born in DeKalb Count}-. Missouri, Jul}- 15, 1852. These springs have been more particularly noticed in another part of this work.

of the firm of Smyser & Grannis. wagon and carriage manufacturers, also general blacksmithing. was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, February 3, 183 1. When ten years of age, his parents moved to Ash- laiul Count)-, Ohio, where he \\'a>^ educated. In 1H45. he went to Cincinnati, where he learned tlie carria;^^e makin;^^ business, remainin;^ in Cincinnati till 1850, when he returned to Ashland County, Ohio, li\in^^ there until 1855, wheii he went to South Hend, Indiana, and worked in the employ of the Studebaker Wagon Conipan)- for twenty-two years, the latter part of the time in St. Jo-eph, from which place he mo\-ed to Cair.cron, in i87(J, and opened a shofj for himself. Me is a Mason, and member of St. Joseph Lodge Xo. yS. He was married, Februar\- 2.S, 1852, to Miss Mary A. Spousler, who was born, in Brookfield, Ohio, July. 1836. The>- have two children, Alice P. and I^tta M.

is a native of Schoharie Count}-, New \'ork, and was born July 17, iS'^v He was educated in his native count)-, and when eighteen \-ears of age he began the stud)- of medicine. In 1852. he entered the Electic .Medical College, at Syracuse, New Vork, and graduated in the same in February, 1854, and soon after commenced the active duties of a practitioner. Ill .:)pi iiij^iieiu, I\^.. \ vjrk, where he ii\ed till [86S, \\-hen hie mo\ed to Clinton County, Missouri, and in a short time located in Cameron, where he has since resided. He is also interested in some mines in Colorado, being the president of the Silver Mining Company, of Cameron. He also has the honor of being the discoverer of the medical properties of the Acme Mineral Springs, and being the first to give them their -boom (mention of same is made elsewherej. He has, for fi\e years, been dealing in fine Hambletonian horses, with success. He is a Mason, and a member of Evergreen Lodge, Xo. 363, of Springfield, Xew "\'ork ; also a member of Cameron Royal Arch Chapter. Xo. 6~, and Kado>h Commander)-, K. T., Xo. 21. He was married March 12, 1854. to r^liss Sarah A. Mereness. of Xew Vork. They have one child, Kittie M. She was born September 26, 1S64.

proprietor of the Combs House. Among those experienced in catering to the wants of the traveling public and who have made themselves popular as landlords, is the subject o( this sketch. He was born in Xorwich, New York. April 8, 1841. He was educated in the academ)- of his native town. On Xovember 26, 1S61, he enlisted in Compan)- D of the United States Sharpshooters, and remained in the service till Xovember 27. 1S62, when he was discharged. He was then engaged in \arious business till 1866, when he went to Ro)-alton, Waupaca County. Wisconsin, where he was engaged in the lumber business till 1869, since which time he has been in the mercantile and hotel business. Januar)- z^. i8Si,he took' cluirt^^c of the Combs House, lie is a Mason am! member of Cameron Lod^'e Xo. 296- He was married January 26, 1864, to Mi.-,s Mert Comb-;. She was born in Madison Count)-, Xew York, in 1841. The>- ha\-e one child. Alice M.

cashier of the I-'armers Rank, was born in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, Januar\- 2, 1845. When thirteen years of age, he, with his ]nirents, William and Elizabeth (Townle\'), mo\ed to Ohio. He was in the common and hiijh schools of Ohio and graduated at Br}'ant & Stratton's Commercial College, of New York City, in 1866, In 1867, he came to Cameron, and was engaged in the dry goods business until the fall of 1871. He then embarked in the boot and shoe business' till 1877. During f(5ur years of this time he acted as Deput\- United States Marshal. In 1878, he, in connection with others, organized the farmers I^ank, of which he is and has been, cashier. He was married Jan- 16, 1872, to Miss Xellie, a daughter of Ex-Governor George Smith, deceased. She w.as born in Caldwell Count}', Missouri, Xoxember 15, I631. 1 iic\- iia^e L\\ o chudreu : Clarence W., born December 30, 1872; and Alina i\l., born August 15. 1875.

general real estate and collection agent, was born in Montgomery Count}-, Indiana, Januar}- 13. 1835. He was raised on a farm in his nati\e count}-. In the fall of 1857 he came to Missouri and located in Daviess Count}', spending most of his time for four years in tra\-eling, principall}- in Kansas. In 1868, he mo\ed to Cameron, where he has since resided, and has been engaged in his present business, trading in lands in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa. Illinois, Indiana. Texas and other States. He was married March 5, 1862. to Miss Susan 'Rogers. She was born March 5, 1835, and is a nati\e of Keiituck}', but was raised in Indiana. They have three children, two now living : William Jacob, born December 14, 1862, and Ida C. born Xovember, 25, 1864. "Mr. S. belongs to the I. O. O. F., and is a member of Cameron Lodge. He and Mrs. S. are also members of the Christian Church.

Johx X. Strotz

merchant, was born in Belgium, April iG. 1837. He was educated in the French language, having the benefits of a ver}' fair training, being taught to read and write three different tongues, French, German and Latin, before coming to America, which was in 1853. He first located in Chicago, where he was engaged at wagon making till 1839, ^^l^cin he came to Missouri and located in Clay County for a sliort time, after which he moved to Clinton Count}', where he was engacjcd in the carpenter's trade till iS6i. then returned to Illinois, where he followed wa^jon makitic; till 1866. lie then returned to Clay County and was en^^aged in the baker's trade, in Libert)-, till 1869, when he came to Cameron and commenced his priwseiiL uu>incss. lie ha.- been a number of the town council since he came to Cameron, for four years. He is an Odd P'ellow and member of Star of Hope Lodge, No. 1S2. He was marrietl in Chicago, April 29, 1864, to Miss Margarette Baker. She was born in the same place as himself, January 6, 1838. They have had eight children, seven of whom are li\ing: Nellie M., John S. P., George F., Nina J., Wyota R., Flossie, and an infant.

George Sudsberry

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, post office Keystone, was born July 27, 1826, in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, where he was reared, and spending his boyhood days on a farm, and received the benefits of a common school education. He worked one year at the blacksmith trade. Owmg to a weak back he gave it up and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He commenced working for himself at the age of seventeen as a farm hand. During the late war he enlisted in the One Hundred and Fifty-eighth Pennsylvania Lifantry, Compan}- F, on the i6th of October, 1S62. He took part in the action at Nev\bern, North Carolina, and at Little Washington. His regiment was drilled for heav\- ar'tiller}- men. He received an honorable discharge on the 12th of August, 1863, and returned home. He came west in Ma)-, 1868, to look at the country, and moved out in the spring of 1869. He first settled near Plattsburg, thence to his present residence in March, 1S70, and at once commenced improving the farm he now owns, which consists of 160 acres. He was married February 13. 1851, to Miss Mary A. Row, an estimable lady, a native of the same place as her husband, and born September 29, 1826. They have been blessed with a family of eight children, seven of whom are now living: William H., Elizabeth (now Mrs. Fred Harter), Laura B. (now Mrs. Frank McClintic), Nettie J. (now Mrs. Samuel Wolf), Nora, George and Peter R. Himself and wife and five of the children are members of the Church of God, in which he holds the office of deacon. He was one of the original members when the church was organized. He holds the position of Sabbath School superinteiident, and is one of the most active church workers.

E. A. Sylvester

as a farmer and nur<c!yinan. He received the benefits of a comnioii scliool education in }-outh, and has a [practical knowledjje of the nursery business. He emigrated to Missouri in the spring' of 1S69, and settled he now resides, when it was unbroken prairie, and commenced improving a farm. He now owns 110 acres of well improved land, and ha? one of the best r.iirseries in the county, containing a large variety of fruits. He has an apple orchard forty acres in extent, being one of the largest in the county. He raised over half a million hedge plants the past year. He is an honest, industrious citizen, and one that gives his entire attention to his business. He has spared no pains to make his nurser\- equal to any in the vicinity, and deserves the patronage of the citizens of Clinton and adjoining counties, wanting choice trees adapted to the soil and climate. He was married, in September, i<S7i, to Miss Rosalie Wells, a native of Utica, Michigan. Sh.e was born November 3, 1S43. They have six children : Eliham W'., I'hilip K., Ida M., Charles S., Flora I. and Fannie. They are members of the Presbyterian Church of Osborn, in which he holds the office of trustee.

proprietor of livery stable, is a native of Ohio, and was born in Warren County, August 5, 1S40. When se\-en years of age his parents moved to Huntington Count}*, Indiana, where he was reared and educated. In August, 1S61, he enlisted in Company G, Thirty-fourth Indiana Infantry, an^ was commissioned a lieutenant, and served nearly four }'ears. In 1869, he moved to Kansas, where, in different localties he was engaged at various pursuits till the summer of 1875, when he came to Cameron. He engaged in his present business in August, 1879, ^^^ now conducts a first class livery. He was married January 22, 1^62, to Miss Armantha Olds, a native of New York. They have three children : Alice J., Sarah I., and Celia M.

carpenter and contractor, and one of the firm of Tipton Bros., dealers in furniture at Winston, Missouri, is a native of Montgomery County, Indiana, and was born December 9, 1834. He was educated in the schools of his native state, and was reared a farmer boy. In 1856. he went to DesMoines, Iowa, where he remained one \'ear engaged in teaching, when he returned to his native home and came from there to Missouri, remaining one year in this state and Kansas. Subsequently he returned to Indiana and moved to Daviess County, following teaching and working at the carpenters' trade till i860, when he again v.-ent to Des- Moines. In iSr:o.. he er.Iisted in Company D. Second Iowa Cavalr\-, and was iiui.slcrcd (jut at Da\'cni)Oit in October, 1X^,3. He returned to Da\'ies-; County, uliere he followed his trade till 1S67, when he nio\'ed to Cameron, where he luis since resided and has been one of its most successful contractors and builders. Me is a member rjf the I. O. O. F., and belon;^> to Star of Hope \j)6'^c Xo. 182. Mr. T. \\a^ married Januar\- i, 1S65, to Miss Me-rc}' Kted. She was born in Marysx'ille, Ohio. Xo\ember 8, 1841. They have four children - Alice, born December iS, 1S65; Annie, born Stpt«.m!)er 13, 1S67; Cai)pie, born Januar)- 29, 1869; Klla, born October 6. 1S74.

John P. Trusskll

farmer and stock raiser, section 19, post office Turne\', the subject of this sketch, owes h\>. nativity to Clarke County, Virginia, where he was born on the 19th day of August, 1824. He was educated in the schools of his nati\'e State, and lived at the old homestead till 1856. Like thousands of other energetic and aspiring young men, he earl)' resolved to s^ek some field of usefulness in the great and growing west. Good fortune directed his footsteps to Clinton County, where he purchased his j;i\,-^:il; n.wiii. Jly »_i_/HsiaiiL induaLi)' and good management, he is now the owner of a fine estate. On the 8th of April, 1846, he was married Miss Mar}- E. Belt/,, a nati\-e of Virginia. They had three children: Amanda M., Mary A., deceased, and Sarah D. Mrs. Trussell departed life on the 6th da}' of September, 1853. Mr. Trussell was again married Se[)tember 30, 1858, to Miss 3tlargaret Potter, a nati\'e of Missouri, and the result of fhis marriage was : Alice H., Josephine, Thomas S., Charles E., deceased, Edna E., and William E. Mrs. Margaret Trussell died on the I2th of January. 1873.