Clinton County, Missouri - The whole text, 1881 (part 7 of 11)

William Warall

farmer and fruit grower, section 24, post office Cameron, was borti November 5, 1821, in Lincoln County, Canada, near Niagara Falls. He was reared at his birth place, spending his bo}'hood da}'s on a farm. His gala da}-s were da\'s men generall}' spent at the falls. After controlling his own time, he first engaged in teaching, and followed it three years. He-then emigrated west, and took a claim in Winneshiek County. Iowa, remained there a short time, and sold his claim, returned to Canada, and engaged in farming. He came from there to this count}', in 1S66, and settled where he now resides in the spring of 1868. He owns forty acres of well improved land, fifteen acres being set in fruit of all varieties. He is giving his attention principally to the raising of grapes and berries. He commenced life without means, his willing hands and hopeful heart being his stock and capital in trade. He was married, January 13, 1833. to Miss Mar\- A. Merridith. a native of Smith\ille,

IJiicolii Count)'. Canada. * The\- ha\c -ix thildixn : Kftic (now Mr>. Janics Jones, IVank. Xcllic, Lewis, Kla W. and I^inesi. Himself and w ife are acti\e members of the Christian Church of Cameron.

proprietor of the Camer( m Junction I-^,atin_c( House, was born December SI, 1S43, in I'ittsfield, Merrimac Ccumt}-, Xew Hami'ishire. His father is of lMiy;lish oriL^in and liis mother is of Scottish descent. He u'as reared and educated at his birthplace. He displa\-ed his patriotism and hjve for coLuUry durini^ the kite war by shouldering,^ a musket and C^oincf to the front, lie first enlisted in the Fifteenth Xew Hampshire \'o!unteer lnfantr\-, and ser\-ed with them midcr General Hanks and other>. He took part in the battles of Sprinc^neld Landing and Port Hudson. He was then taken sick with typhoid fe\-cr and chronic diarrhcea, sent home to die, was reluctant to do so, and recovered and reinlistcd in the First Xew Hamjishire Hea\'y Artiller\-, and ser\-ed until the close of the war. He org^anized Company E of the abo\e named regiment, and held the position of first lieutenant. They look part in the grand re\iew at \\ ashington, and, strange to say. broi'ght e\-er\- man of his companx' liome ali\'e. After the close of the war he emigrated west and assisted in the construction of the L^nion Pacific, the Missouri, Kansas & Texas. and the L & G. X. Railroads. He accepted a position as passenger conductor on the M., K. & T. road, remaining three \-ears with them, and then accepted a position v.ith the Hannibal & St. Joe Company. In the sprhig of 1880 he took charge of the i-ating house at Cameron Junction. He has just gi\"en it a thorough renowation, making it first-class in all its particulars. In his manners he is genial and hospitable, and is a landlord well fitted for the position he occupies, and has the respect and esteem of all who are favored with his acquaintance. He was married in l'\'bruar\-, 1S60. to Miss Elizabeth M. Pillsbury, an old schoolmate, and a native of Strafford, X'e\\- Hampshire, and was born in 1S43. They ha\c one child, X'ellie P.; lost one. He is a member of St. Oma Commandry Xq. 11, of Sedalia, Missouri. His mother is still li\ing. and resides with him. She isnow sixt\--fi\'e years of age.

dealer in drugs, books, stationery, wall paper, window curtains, musical instruments, fine cigars, tobacco, etc., was born in Callawa}- Countv, Missouri, January- 4. 1S41. When nine vears of age, he, with his parents, moved to Montgomer}- Count}-. Missouri, where he was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. At the age of eighteen he accepted a as clerk in a dr_\- g«^ods store, in which he continued for two }-ears. when he embarked in the drug business at Smithton. and has since been enc^aged at the same, doin^^ business in St. Joseph auj other parts of Missouri. In Jul\-, iSjr, he came to Cameron, where lie has since resided, ancl now has a store that is deservin^j of more than a passing notice. Duriiif;^ the period of his residence at Smithton he filled the offices of circuit clerk, recorder, school commissioner and postmaster, all of which he recei\'ed b\' api^ointment. He was married November 21, 1869, to Miss Alice Buchhuls, of Gallatin, Daviess Count)-, Missouri. They have two children- I lattie, born October 21, 1S70, and Robert PL, born January, 1S77. Mr. and Mrs. \V. are members of the Christian Church. , farmer and breeder of shorthorns, section 10, post office Cameron, is one of the most sagacious and successful business men of this county. He is a native of Boonville, Cooper Count)-, Missouri, and, with his parents, came to Clinton County, when houses were few, and far between. Fie has li\-ed to see emigration pour in rapidly, year after year, and can fully realize what Clinton County has done for herself. Mrs. \\'., the jii^Li.;.! v.,1 jcUi.1^3, elm iivcs, and icsides wilh liini, being now in her eightieth year. She enjoys good health, andean call to memory the past days of her life, with pleasure. She was born in 1S02, in Kentucky, near Daniel Boone's old residence, and well recollects the great hunter. She came to ^Missouri in 1807, and, on account of her mother's death, made her home with Colonel Eastman, and was one of the witnesses of the burning of the effigy of General Hull, She saw General La Fayette when he paid his visit to St. Louis. She remembers the duel of Benton and Lucas ; also, saw Lewis and Clark on their return from exploring the head waters of the Missouri River, and she was on the first steamboat that na\-igated that stream. Her husband, Luke Williams, was an elder of the Baptist Church. James is a very energetic business man,, and his neighbors, who have dealings with him, find him honest and fair in his transactions, social in his relations, and benevolent in disposition. For the past few years, he has devoted his time, and gone to great expense in securing a herd of fine shorthorn cattle, unsurpassed in the county. Mr. W. was united in marriage, December 27, 1S64, with Miss Emily Steplienson. Their famil)' consists of Rose Bell, Wallace E., Charles, Luke, Rowland, Elia H., and Maud.

James W. Wright

master mechanic for the southwest division of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Company, is a native of Adams Count)-. Ponns)-lvania, and v>as born March 24. 1839. He was reared and educated in his nati\e county, and when about eighteen years of age he learned the carpen-

Icr's traric. At tiie age of twcnt}' jx-ars, lie went t<» Iowa, having made a previous trip to that state, and in two j-cars commenced work fu the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. Since that time he has been in their emph^y. He mo\ed to Cameron in the year 1872. Heisa Mason and a member of Cameron Lodge No. 296. Mr. W. was married April 20, i860, to Miss Annie K. Michaels. She was born in Drange Count)-, Pennsylvania. !March 19, 1849. They had four children : Ida, Minnie, George, and Nicholas.

wagon and carriage manufacturer, is a native of DeWitt County, Illinois, and was born August 26. 1S45. He was reared and educated in his native 4:ount}-, and was engaged in different occupations till December 4, 1S63, iwhen lie "enlisted in Company F, Second Illinois Artillery, and remained in service till the close of the war, when he returned to Clinton, Illinois ; there he began to learn his present trade, remaining until .\pril, 1S66, when he came to Missouri, working in different parts of the state. P'or some time he was in Wichita, Kansas, and final])' located in Cameron, in ine )'eai i':v'3. ^^-'i'-' '^ no\\ the leading manufacturer of the kind in the town. He was married December 28, 1865, to I\Iiss Amanda Elliott. She was born in Illinois, Jul)- 5, 1848. They have four children: Frank L., Caroline. Xellie, and Emma.

John Baxter

farmer ai^d stock raiser, section 26, post office Osborn. Among the worthy representatives of this county may be mentioned the subject of our sketch. He is a nati\'e of Manchester, England, and was born March i. 1815. He was there raised, obtaining a fair education, mostly by self-application, and was brought up in the silk manufacturing business, at which he worked some thirty years. In the fall of 1867, he -came to the Uuited States, and landed in New York October 13 ; soon settled in Connecticut, where he commei\ced working in the silk manufactories, there remaining between seven and eight years. * Mr. B. then emigrated west, and settled where he now resides in the fall ot 1876, now ounin_C4 a fine fariii of ci;^^ht)' acres, inipro\'cd. He takes quite aa interest in educational matters, and, at j;resent, holds the position of school director. He was married, Au<;ust 30, 1846, in the Parish of Eccles, to Miss Mar\' Gartside. a native of the same place as liimself On the 22d of INIarch, 1879, she died, leavinc^ five children : I'annie, William (}., John J., .Annie and Roh.-rt 1^. The children are members of the Christian Church.

fcHrnier and stock raiser, section 17, post office Perrin, was born October 25, 1825, in Carter Count)', Tenne^^soe, and was taken to \'ermillion County, Indiana, when between four and five years of age. He was there raised and spent his bo\-hood days on a farm, receivinjj^ the benefits of a common school education, and has made aijricultural pursuits his occupation throuL^h life. He removed west in 1S68, and located where he now resides, commencing at once the improvement of a farm, and, b\- steady and energetic efforts, he has, under cultivation, iCo acres of land ; also owns twenty acres of timber. Mr. B. was married Octouci 3, io-f:), Lo -\ii.-?s v.^uiiia Hood, a native of \"ermillion County, Indiana, born March 23, 1825. They have had nine children, seven of whom are living : Isabella (now Mrs. W. Hale). William A., Marcus L., Talithia M., Fannie and Emma (twins), and Annie. Himself, wife, and eldest daughter, are active members of the M. E. Church South, of Perrin. Mr. B. stands among the old and vsell respected citizens of Clinton County.

farmer and stock raiser, section 26, postoffice Stewartsville, was born June 23, 1S31, in Clay Count)-, ^Missouri, and was reared at his birthplace, spending his bo)-hood da\-s on a farm, and received the benefits o( a good common school education. He has de\'oted his attention chief!)- to farming during life. He moved to Clinton County, in 1852. and settled below Plattsburg, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. During the war. he enlisted in the southern army in 1S61, under General Price, and and ser\-ed for about six months, taking part in the battles of Lexington. Pea Ridge and many minor engagements. He took a trip to Denver, Colorado, in 1S63, and spent about one year in the mountains, returned home, and subsequently moved to Nebraska City, in 1864, coming to Clay County in the fall of 1865, where he remained until he moved to Clinton County, in the spring of 1S67. The county was then thinl\- settled. He commenced to improved his farm, which now contains 220 acres of land, well improved, upon which is a large orchard. Mr. C. has filled the township offices, of school director and road overseer several terms.

lie \\ as acatulidate befoic the Democratic Con\enti<>n. in 1S78, for County Judge, antl was defeated, only by a small majorit}-. Being an old settler, he is widel)' and fa\orabl\' known. lie was married, December, iC, 1862, to Miss Julia Pickett, an estimable lady, a native of Claj' County, Missouri, born (October 9, 1834. They have had four children : Mar)' K. (now Mrs. W'm. J. Francis), Henriette, Katie and Daniel H. Himself and wife, and their dauL,diters, are members of the Presb)-terian Church. Mr. C. united with the church in 1854, and was soon afterwards elected a ruling elder, which position he still holds.

Charles S. Carter

miTiister and farmer, section 19, post office Osborn, was born December 3, 1819, in Boone Count)', Kentucky. His ancestors were natives of \''irginia. Charles was reared at his birthplace, spending his bo)'hood days on a farm, and receiving a preparatory education in the common schools, which he completed at Georgetown College. Fie nnited with the Missionar)' Baptist Church, in 1842, and, at the urgent request of friends, attended a seminary for the purpose of .preparing for the ministry. He received a license to preach, in 1S43, and in 1S46, he entered the Georgetown College where he finished his collegiate course, and was regularly ordained to the Baptist ministry. Mr. C. then returned to Boone County, and taught the Billetsburg Seminary two years, after which he engaged in teaching at various places in that vi*cinity, and also supplied the pulpit, quite frequently, at Middlesex Church. About the year 1852, he was called to the pastorate of East Bend Church, and remained in charge there about twenty-five years. During this time, he purchased a farm on the Ohio River, forty miles below Cincinnati, on which he settled. Soon afterwards, he lost his wife, who left two small children, and, consequentK', he gave up farming and engaged in teaching until 1861, when he again resumed farming. He came west in the spring of 1876. and settled in Clinton Count)-, where he has since resided. He owns a fine farm of 120 acres, partially improved. Mr. Carter took charge of Garden Prairie Church, in De Kalb County, in LS78, and also preached, once a month, at Smith Fork Church during the -year 1S80. He and his wife joined Smith Fork Church soon after coming here. He has been twice married. First, Ma)- 20, 185 i. to Miss Mary A. Birkshire. a native of Boone County, Kentuck)-. She died November 20, 1854, and left two children : Eugenia (now Mrs. H. C. McGlasson), and Mary E. fnow Mrs. George R. White.) He was married again April 2, 1S61, to Miss Rosette Miller, a native of Ohio County, Indiana, born September [9, 1839 They have had five children, three oC whom are living : Kate E., Joseph M., and John W.

William M. Carr

stock raiser, 0.-,born, was born December, S, 1838, in Loudoun Countv, \'irLrinia, and was rearcti tliere _as a farnier, recei\ini^ a common schocl education. \\c removed v.est in the frill of 1855, and settled in Howard Count}-, Missouri, where he remained until 1S65, then moxincr to Osborn. During the late war. he enlisted in Company F, Ninth Missouri State Cav- ?.lr\- in March, 1862, and served until the close of the war, taking part in man}' hard fought battles, among which are Moore's Mills, Kirksville, Yellow Creek, and others. Me rose from the position of sergeant to second lieutenant. At the close of the \\ar, he engaged in farming, near Osborn, in which he continued for seven years, and then turned iiis attention to stock raising exclusi\-ely. On account of poor health, he has partial!}- retired from acti\e business life. He has filled the positic^i of school director several terms. Mr. Carr was married, October 20^ 1866, to Miss Matilda Perkins, a daughter of one of the oldest and best known residents of Clinton Count}-. She was born October 20, 1844, in this count}-. The}- ha\e had fi\e- children, three of whom are li\-ing : Celia C, John C. and Josephus S. Mr. C. has been a member of the M. i.. v^iiuieii since lie was twcnt}--one }'ears of age. Since 1867 he has belonged to the Masonic fraternit}-.

attorne}' and counsellor at law, Osborn, was born October 14, '185 1, in Sevier Count}-, Arkansas, and was taken to Monroe Count}-, Tennessee, b}- his parents when about nine months old. He was there raised and spent his boyhood davs on a farm, and after receiving a preparatory education in the common schools entered Hiwassee College, from which he was graduated in i860. He read law in the Lebanon Law School. and was admitted to the bar of Tennessee in 1871, before he was of age. He came west in the fall of 1872. and settled at Osborn. and was immediately admitted to the bar of Missouri, after which he commenced practicing and has since continued it. He was elected county attorney of DeKalb County. ^Missouri, in 1874, and re-elected in 1876. His practice extends through DeKalb and Clinton counties, and is quite large. He owns one of the finest residences in Osborn. Mr. C. is a member of the Knights of Pythias. In his manners he is much of a gentleman, and merits the esteem in which he is held by a large circle of acquaintances. He was married March 15. 1876, to Miss Belle Gib'bany, an estimable lady, and a native of Lexington, Kentucky. She was born on the 17th of December. 1S5G, and was principall}- raised in Missouri. They have had tvvo children - lithel M. and Walter L. Himself and wife are active members of the IMethodist Episcopal Church, South, of which denomina- tion Mr. C has been a member since he was ten years r>f ac;e. He hjs held the [)Osition of superintendent of tlie Sabbath School for four or five years, and is one of the most active workers tlierein.

was born in Lincohi Count}-, Kentucky, June 17, 1831. He is the first child, and onl\- son of a famii>' of fi\-e children. His father, James Cook, a native of \^irgjinia, emi;_;rated to Keiituck\- in the year iSoo, and settled in Lincoln Count)', where his children were afterwards born. He died in May, 1 84 1, and his widow afterwards married Colonel Hubbard. Captain Cook wa> educated in the neighborhood schools, and finall>', in Lancaster Acadeni}'. in Garrard Count)', Kentuck)-. In October, 1849, he moved, with his step-father, Colonel Moses Hubbard, and family, to Cla)' Count)-, Missouri. In the spring of 1850, Alexander settled in Jackson Township, four miles northwest of Hainesville, on the head waters of Clear Creek. January, 1856, he moved to his present residence in what was then La P\ayette Township, but now (1881} Platte Township, where he has since continued to reside. October 21, 1852. he married Miss Mar}' Anne Bivins, daughter of David M. Bivins, of Clay County, who settled there, from Kentucky, in 1834. They have had eight children, of whom four sur\-ive, three sons, James M., Da\-id B., Alex. Rile)-, and a daughter. Mar)- Drusilla. Three daughters and a son are dead. A. C. Cook enlisted in the Confederate service, and served' during the entire war ; first, in Bo)-d's Battalion of State Guard, and then in Reeves' Regiment. Little's Brigade, Confederate troops. He achieved, s'Liccessivel)', the grades of lieutenant and captain, in this ser\-ice. At the close of the war, he was in Shelb)-'s command, to which he had attached himself in March. 1S65, and was among those paroled at Shreveport, Louisiana. June 14. 1865. when he returned to his home in Missouri. Captain Cook \\as a member, from Clinton Count)-, of the Thirtieth General Assembl)- of the State of Missouri. He has long been prominent!)' acti\-e in the ad\-ancement and de\elopment of the resources of his county, and prides himself in the fact that he was the presiding officer of the first farmers' club ever organized in the county. (This was at Fairview school house, C':)ncord Township, in August, 1869.} This organ i^^zation preserved its existence till it merged into the grange movement, of which he has continued an active member, and now: 1881) is county deput)- and lecturer. Originally a \\'hig. Captaiu Cook earl}' affiliated with the Democratic party, of which he has since been an acti\-e member. He has been a member of the Chri>tian Church since 1846. when he was immersed, by Llder John R. White, m Garrard Count)-,- Kentucky. He has been a member of Bethany Congregation of Disciples since its organization, in i86o,and for the past twelve )-ears. has been an elder in the same.

farmers and stock raisers, section 22. This firm, which is composed i.f D. 1'. Cornish and Freeman Patten, have vnider their control 320 acres of fine land, 160 of which is owned b\- Mr. I'atten, tlie fjther is leased. The. f^rm joins the town plat of Osborn on the south. It contains a well arranged barn, windmill, good pasture, a comfortable residence, with a large yard, and is fenced in excellent shape ; everything about the place denoting thrift and industry on the part of the owners. Mr. Cornish is a native of Pittston, Kennebec County, Maine, and was born December 27, 1S44. He was reared and educated at his birthplace, and when he was about six years of age his father died, and he was then thrown up<.!i his own resources. During the late war he first enlisted in the Twent}-- first Maine, but as he was but sixteen years of age his mother objected to his going. He afterward enlisted in what was known as the Independent or Coast Guards, of Maine, and served for about six months. Mr. C. came west in the spring of 1S6S, and settled in Platte Township. Clinton County, where he commenced improving a farm, and in 1S72 rnover! on Mr Patten's farm, and in 1874 the present partnership was formed. He was married December 13, 1S65, to Miss Elizabeth M. Da\enport, a native of Maine, born November 6, 1S47. They have had four children, three of whom are living : John E., Herbert D. and P>eeman P.

Freeman Patten

is a native of Gardner, Kennebec County, Maine, and was born June 4, 1846. He was there reared and received his education at Kent's Hill College. When eighteen years of age he entered a store as clerk, and afterward was admitted as a partner. Selling out he came west in 1S6S. and settled upon the land on which he now resides. The prairies were then very thinly populated, and he was among the first settlers. For the last eight years he has been giving his attention chielly to railroading, commencing as a brakeman. After working one year he was promoted to conductor, which position he still holds v.-ith the Chicago. Burlington & Ouincy Company. He is one of the charter members of Osborn Lodge No. }/S, A. F. & A. M., and holds the position of secretar>'. He is a polished gentleman in his manners and his character is irreproachable.

farmer and stock raiser, section 6. po'^t office Perrin. was born December 18, 1843, in County Kerry, Ireland, and was brought to the United States by his parents, when about six >ears of age. They settled in Bourbon

County, Kcntuck)-, and remained there ei;^dit )-ears. James spent his boyhood days on tlie farm, and received a common school etlucation. He came West, and settled in Ikichanan Count)-, Missouri, in 1S56, and, durin;^^ the late war, he enlisted in Company I'., Thirty-hfth Missouri \'ulunteer InfanLi\-, and served until its close. He took part in the battle of Helena. ,\rkansas. and was with the expedition down the Vazoo Pass. About this time he received the appointment, from the Secretar}- of War. as hospital steward, but did not accept the position, and, at the close of the war, he was mustered out at Little Kock. ^Arkansas. He returned to Buchanan County, and came from there to Clinton County, in 1S67. Resided here about three years, then moved to the place he now occupies, in January, fS/O. He has a fine farm of ninet\'-one acres, improved, and also owns some graded stock. He has filled the position of school director. Mr. D. was married. October 24, 1867, to Miss Mary R. Faunteroy, a native of Missouri, born in June, 1844. They have seven children living : Thomas, Julia, John, Jane, James, Dennis and Xancy"; lost three. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church.

farmer, breeder of short horns, and stock shipper, section 5, post office Osborn, was born in Clay County, Missouri, June 2, 1S41, and was raised as a farmer, receiving a good education, tfis father, Jacob Duncan, was born C)ctober 17, 1797. and was a native of Bourbon County, Kentucky; he emigrated to Missouri in 1S38. settling in Saline County; from there he went to Clay County, and thence to Clinion County, in 1S55 - he was the first breeder of short horns in the county, and died April 6, 1S77; his wife, the mother of the subject of this sketch, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, October 15, 1S14, and died April 13, 1875. H. C. sold goods at Osborn during the war, having moved to Clinton County April 24, 1855. He is the owner of 640 acres of well improved land, upon which he has a fish pond, one acre in extent. He has a fine herd of cattle, and is an extensive raiser and shipper. He was married May 2^,, 18C5, to Miss Lizzie Talbott, a native of Missouri, born October 11, 1844. They have had three children, all of whom are living: Lena, born August 15, 1S67; Xannie, born August 6, 1871 ; and Susie K., born April 4, iSSo.

J05Efpi Duxcax

farmer and fine stock raiser, section 33, post office Osborn, was born February 25, 1823. in Henry County. Kentucky, and was reared at his birth place, spending his boyhood days on the farm and receiving the benefits of a common school education. He came west in 1842, and settled in Clay County. Miss.niri. He made a trip across the plains to California in 1S50. and remained nine months workin- in the minin-- di^^tricts, after which he returned, and in the spring of 1S52, settled A\here he now resides. The country was tlien in its primitive state, and deer and game of all kinds were abundant. The Indians returned hereto hunt in'the fall, and Mr. D. spent the hr.t five years of his residence here in hunting and clearing his farm. He now owns 250 acres of fine land, well improved. He has a fine herd of thirty head of short horn cattle, and as fine a drove of cattle as one could wi-^h t(^ see. In his business operations he is upright and honorable, and has the re-pect.and esteem of all those that have been favored with his acquaintance. Mr. D. was married August 5, 1S46, to Miss Julia J. Duncan, a native of Clay County, Missouri, born the 14th of April 1S32. They have had eleven children, seven of whom arc living: Seth. L. E. fnow Mrs. Thomas Turner). Joseph, ^Mary B. 'now Mrs. William Metcalf;. Hattie K.. Charles S. and Daisv. Mr. D. has been, for thirty-five years, an active member of the Christian Church, in which he formerly held the office of deacon. Mrs. D. has been a member of the same church thirt\--three years. Thct^b Hot a person living in thi^ vicinity who was here when Mr. Dsettled.

farmer and stock raiser, section 29. post office Osborn, was born March 26, 1852, in Clinton County, Missouri, and has been here reared, spending his bovhood days on a farm. He received a preparatory education in^he common schools, completing it at the North Missouri Normal School at Kirkville, Missouri in 1867. and received his diploma, and then engaged in teaching in the winter season and farming during the summer months. He owns a fine farm of 240 acres, improved, which has been brought to its present condition since 1879. He has a young orchard, and his stock is of high grade. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and, at present, holds the office of school director. He was married 'December 24, 1879. to Miss Matilda B. Froman. a native of this county, born January 16. 1856. They are'active members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Bethan\- Chapel.

Johnson Everett

farmer and stock raiser, section 26. post office Stewartsville. Among the pioneers of Western Missouri, may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Clay County, Missouri, and was bom Aprd 16. 1S22, about four miles north of Liberty, and was there reared untd fifteen years of age. spending hi^ boyhood days on a farm, and he attended the common schools. He accompanied his parents to Chnton

CounU- in 1837. Vhcy settled in La Fayette Township, reniainini,^ there until 1S50, when he cro^seLJ the plains in the -luiiiL; of that )X'ar with an ox team, and spent about eii.'^hteen months in the mining districts of California. He returned by the isthmus, and tlien went to Xew York Cit)-, thence arouiul tiie lakes to C'hicaijo. aiv.! down the Mississippi to St. Louis and up the Missouri, tliere not being a railroad in operation in the state at that time. Ho had previously located thie place on which he now resides in 1845, and his famil\- remained upon it while he was absent. Since his return he has given his attention to farming, and he now owns 295 acres of land well improved. Mr. E. has filled the position of school director for five years, and also road overseer for Uvc years. He took no acti\e part in the late war, although his sympathies were with the South, and he was once arrested. He has been twice married ; first, April 17, 1845. to Miss Anna Hawkins, a native of Lawrence County, Ohio, born 1S27. She died February 16, 1861, leaving seven children, six of whom are now living: John T., }>elvidia ;'now Mrs. H. C. Bergman;, James H., William L., Benjamin W. and Warren D. He was married again October 2, 1S62, to Mrs. Susan J. Baxter. By tliis union they have seven children : George A.. Anna .M., Joseph E. J., Albert L., Susan Jl. Mathew G. and Francis R. Mrs. E. had two children by a former marriage : Frances E. (nov/ Mrs. Churcli), and James T. She is a member of the old school Presbyterian church. Mr. F>."s father, Mathew Everett, was one of the earliest pioneers in Western Missouri. He was a native of Virginia, and v.as born in 1794. He came to Missouri about the year 1819, and settled in Howard County, and came to Clinton County in 1S37.

Whjmam Gross

farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post ofike Osborn. was born June 2. 1824, in Bavaria, Germany, and was raised there as a farmer, receiving a common school education. He also served five years in the German army. In the fall o\ 185 1, he started for America, landing at Xew York City on the 12th of August. He settled in Kendall County, Illinois, near Oswego, and remained there until i860, engaged in farming, after which he came west and settled in this county, where he now resides. By steady and energetic efforts he has managed to improve a farm of 160 acres, which is stocked with high grades of cattle. He takes a live interest in educational matters, and has held the position of school director for eight years. Mr. G. was married September 17, 1S51, to Miss Margaret Boesseunecker. a native o( Wurtemberg, Germany, born January 29, 1829. She died November 14. 1873, leaving eight children living: Caroline C. ^^now Mrs. H. M. Totzke), Mary A., Minnie C. (now Mrs. W. F. Ernest^, Frederick \V., John G.. Henr\-, Charles A., and George M.; lost, one. Mr. G. is a member of the Evangelical Lutlieran Church.

retired farmer, section 36. jiostoffice Steuarts\ ille, an early settler of VV'estern Missouri. He is a rrative of Pittsyhania County, \''irc:^inia, and was born March 14, 1S03. lie was taken to Cocke Count\- Tennessee, when fix months old, and was there raised on a farm, receiving the benefits o a common school education. When seventeen }-ears of age, he commenced to learn the stone mason's trade. He came to Missouri, in June, iSiS, and settled in Montgomery Count)-, then removed to Howard County, and afterwards to Clay County ("then known as Ka)-;, in 1820. ]\c has since been identified with all the interest of Western Missouri. He visited the I'lattsburg IMineral Sprinf.,fs. in 1S21, at the time the Indians had the sick members of their tribe there. He made frequent hunting;- expeditions throuq-h the wilderness of Clinton Count}', and can recollect of one instance wheii he killed five deer, without mo\-inc;' from one spot, thus showing the abundance of game at an early day. Mr. G. has improved four farms. He came to Clinton County, and settled where he now resides, on the fourteenth of April, 1852, now owns 220 acres of v-f»ll imnroved land. He has been e!itirel\- a self-made man, and it is to such bold, enterprising men as he, that Missouri is indebted tor her present high rank among the Western States. Mr. G. is blessed with an excellent memory, and can recall incidents, which occurred years ago. He has always been a Democrat, and voted for General Jackson. He served in the militia in the early days, and held the position of captain. He was married, April 2, 1S29, to Miss Deborah Cameron, a native of Tennessee, born on the 29th of March, 181 1. The town of Cameron was named after her uncle. Mr. and Mrs. G. ha\-e had ele\en children, nine of whom are li\ing : Lucinda (now Mrs. David Dodson), James H., Jonathan K., John F., David A., Deborah A. (now Mrs. O. G. Gordon , Thornton H., Angeline (now ^.Irs. Wm. T. Gordon) and Rachel (now Mrs. Silas C. Walker;. Himself and wife are members of the old school Baptist Cluirch.

P. M. Hatch

the subject of this sketch, was born in Orange County, \'ermont. March 6, 1843, and'- was reared at his birthplace until thirteen years of age, and then accompanied his parents to Illinois. His early education was in the public schools; he then entered the Princeton Academv. Princeton, Illinois, pursuing his studies until the firing on Fort Sumpter, and was one of the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for 75,000 men for three months to assist in [)utting down the rebellion, and enlisted in the Twelfth Illinois Infantry. At the expiration of his term of enlistment, he re-enlisted in the Fourteenth Missouri Infantry, which afterward became the Sixt\-sixth Illinois Infantry, and served in the Army o( the Tennessee, and accompanied General Sherman in his memorable march to the sea, thence to W'ashini^^ton, and from that place to Louisville. Kentuck}-, where they were mustered out. He was badl>- wounded in the head at Dallas, Geor£jia, for which wound he is now drawing,' a pension. Mr. Hatch returned to Chicago, and resumed his studies in the the university and was graduated in 1867. He made choice of the practice of law as a profession, and was admitted to the bar in Illinois, and continued in {jractice in that city until 1S73. when he came to Missouri and settled at Cameron. He then engaged in the grain trade on the line o( the Hannibal & St. Joseph railroad; and afterward commenced his mercantile experience as a dealer in hardware, queensware and fancy groceries at Osborn, mention of v.hich is made in another part of this work. In April, 1879, ^^^ ^^''^^ appointed postmaster, which office he now holds. Politically, he is a staunch Republican, and a leader in his count}-, and at present is secretary of the Republican Congressional Committee ot the Ninth Missouri district. As a business man, he has been upright, reliable and honorable ; as a soldier, brave and chivalrous ; as a public official, attentive and obliging, but inflex- ,;v>i.^ pori L.-ictY-wryi-^o- \v fin^-- di-^chnrgc of dut\'. In all places, and under all circumstances, he is loyal to truth, honor and right. He married jMiss Anna Lyford in the autumn of 1869. She is a native of New Hampshire, and was born in 1849. Their family consists of three children living : Winnefred. Barney, and Luella ; and one, Jennie, died in 1876. iSIr. and Mrs. Hatch are members of the iVIethodist Episcopal Church. Mr. H. holding the positions of steward, trustee and superintendent of Sabbath School, and is widely known as a Sunday School worker and speaker, holding the office of president of the DeKalb County Sunday School Association and devoting much time and effort to build up the Sunday School cause in his county.

dealer in general merchandise, also farmer and fruit grower. Osborn. was born December 2, 1S32. in Fauquier County. Virginia, and was there reared, spending his boyhood days on a farm. He attended the common schools, and, when fifteen years of age, accompanied his father ^to Lexington, Kentucky, where he commenced to learn telegraphy. At that time there was but one telegraph line in Kentucky, and that extended from St. Louis to Independence. Samuel continued the profession, working at various places, until the spring of 1S61, when he came west, and accepted the position as agent and operator at Osborn. The first important message received at this otncc was an account ot the firing on Fort Sumpter. Osborn, at this time, was quite a shipping point, and a great deal of the shipping from Northwestern Missouri and South.ern

Iowa WtLs done at this place. Leavenworth and Kansas City received their mail from this point, the old Concord coaciies being in use. In 1862. Mr. Ilitt embarked in the mercantile business, and has since continued therein, with the exception of five years, uhich he spent in farming;. Me carries a large and well assorted .stock of general merchandise, also deals in agricultural implements, and buys and sells grain. He owns a well improved farm of eighty acres within the town plat of Osborn, and has a large variety of fruit. The farm is v.ell stocked with t graded cattle and Berkshire hogs. Mr. H. has been a member of the board of education for twehe years, and has alwa}-s taken a li\-e interest in educational matters. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity of I Osborn. He was married, in October. 1S63, to Miss Hannah Deweese, or " Parson Hughes," as he is familiarly known, farmer and stock raiser. I section zS, post office Osborn, was born March 5. 1822. near Fayette, the county seat of Howard County, Missouri. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm. He received a preparatory education in the high school of Fayette, and in 1S47 entered the Georgetown College, of Kentucky, where he took a regular course, and was graduated in 1S53. He then commenced studying for the ministry at the Covington Theological Seminary, remaining twelve months, when i the college was suspended on account of the slavery question. He

I Callawav Countv, Missouri, continuing there for two years, arrd came to j Clinton County in the fall o( 1855. He settled at Plattsburg, and was j for ten years engaged in the ministry, fie also had a fine farm of 570 i acres ten miles south of Plattsburg. In [S65 he sold his farm and purj chased one near Turney. this count}-. Having been compelled to give

County School Com.m.issioner in 1858. and was re-elected in 1S60 ; in 1872 he was elected to represent his district in the state legislature, serving for two years. He was a candidate for Congress from the Ninth District. Clinton County, before the Democratic Convention in 1874, and was defeated by Mr. Kay. He resided at Turney eleven years, and then moved from there to his present farm, two and a half miles south of Osborn. It embraces 210 acres of fine land, well improved, 160 oi are under cultivation, Ui\y acres of timber and pasture land. Mr.

W. was married October 23, 1854, to Miss Paulina Carpenter, a native of Kentuck)-, born March 5, 1832. She was educated at Liberty, Chiy County, Missouri. They have had nine children, six of whom are living : Mary L., Annie B., Benjamin A., James T., C. H. and Georgia. Mr. H. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Mrs. Ann T. Johnson

section i, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Mason Count)', Kentuck)-, and was born April 22, 1814, near Mays Lick. Her maiden name was Ann T. Morris, and her grand parents were among the pioneers of May's Lick. She was raised there, and received excellent educational advantages. February 21, 1S38, she was married to Milton Johnson, a native of Fleming County, Kentucky, who was born February 11, 180S. He was raised tht?re, and became one of the largest farmers in that vicinity. They emigrated west in October, 1S55, and settled in Clinton County, Missouri, v.here he purchased a tract of one thousand acres of land, on a part of wliich she now resides. This place was, at that time, known as the Elkhorn Tavern. The county was then almost a wilderness, and Mr. J. set about improving a home. They subsequently moved to Liberty, Clay .Count)-, Missouri, for the purpose of educating their children, and, while there, he died, on the lOth of February, 1873. He stood among the leading citizens of the county, and had' the respecfand esteem of all who were favored with his acquaintance. He left a family of five children, four of whom are now living: Mary R. (now Mrs. M. R.' Mann), Lizzie (now Mrs. J. G. Fitch), William and Ben. Tliey are menibers of the Baptist Church. Mrs. J.'s sister. Miss M. E. Morris, whom she has brought up since she was five years of age, lives with her. The farm comprises 420 acres of well improved land, w-ell watered, containing a good residence, and is considered one of the best stock farms in the count)'. The youngest son, Ben, is at present, engaged in conducting it. Ben. Johnson was born June 28, 1S51, in Mason County. Kentucky, and was brought to Clinton County, b)' his parents, in the fall of 1855, and has been, principally, raised here. He received his education, mostly, at William Jewell College, of Libert)', Clay County, where he attended, some three years. He is a stirring, energetic young man, possessing the necessary will and energy to succeed in whatever he undertakes. At present (iSSi) he holds the position of president of the school board. He is an active member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Captaln Walden Kelly

druggist and apothecar)', Osborn. was born INLirch 16, 1S44, in Morrow- County, Ohio, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received the benefits of a common scliool education. He aUo worked for about cig^hteen months at t'ne carpenter's trade. On tlie 5th of June, 1861, when but se\enteen years of age, he enlisted as a private in Company 1*2, T\vent\--sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out October 21, 1865, thus serving over four year>. He took part in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Chickamauga. Chattanooga, and all the important battles in the Atlanta campaign; at Frankfort. Nashville, and numerous others, and was absent from his regiment but three da}-s during his term of service. He rose to the rank of first lieutenant of Company E, and was then transferred to tiie captainc\' of Companj* F, receiving thi> position before he became of age. He emigrated west in the spring of 1868, and settled on a H^rm in Clinton Count)-, and assisted his father in im[)ro\'- ing 320 acres of land. He ga\'e his attention to agricultural pursuits until the spring of 1881, when he purchased the drug. business in which he is at present engaged. His stock is complete aiid well assorted, and having studied medicine to some extent, Mr. K. is well fitted for the occupation. He is a member of the Masonic fraternitx', and is serving his third term as Master of the Osborn Lodge. He v.as married in the fall of 1S66. to Mi'is Mary F rra\vford, n natixe of the same county and state as himself. She was born April 10, 1848. They have had four children, three of whom are living: Ardy C, Minton J. and Lello E. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

John B. Killgore

farmer and raiser of thoroughbred cattle, section i, postoffice Plattsburg, born April 30, 1S45. in Mason County. Kentucky, and was there reared, spending his bo}-hood days on a farm. He received excellent educational advantages and attended the Franklin Seminary for some time. He came west with his parents, in the fall of 1864, settling where he now resides, at that time open prairie. The\- commenced the improvement of a home, at which John assisted. He commenced business on his own account, when eighteen years of age, and has since given his attention to farming. He settled near Plattsburg, and resided there until March i, 188 1, when his father died, and John moved to the old homestead. His farm consists of 405 acres of well improved land, and he gives his attention ppincipally to the raising of short horn thoroughbreds. He , has at present, about forty-five head of registered, and about one hundred head of high grades of cattle. He filled the position of school director several terms. Mr. K. was married in December. 1874, to Miss Amanda James, a native of Platte County. Missouri, born ^Larch 22, 1S53. They have a famil\- of three children : Charles. Almina and Mar>-. Mrs. K. is a member of the Christian Church. The>- are industrious and farmer and stock raiser, section 26, post ftfficc Stewartsvillc, was born Ma\' 15, 1816, in Madison Count)-, Kentuck\-, and resided there until ab<^ut tweK'e j-cars of a;-,'e. when he removed to Orancje Count)', Indiana, then came to IMatte Count)-. Mis^(>uri, in 1S41. His bo)-hood da\-s were spent in tiilinji^the soil, and he recei\ed the benefits of a common school education. He has made farming his occupation throu'^h life. Comin[^- from Platte to Clinton CouiU)-. in the spring of 1S56. he purchased the place he now occupies, and devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits. During the war, he first enlisted in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, in the fall of 18^)2, and afterwards enlisted in Compan)- H., J'"ourth Missouri Cavalr)-, and served under General Plcasanton. He assisted in driving General Price from Missouri, and took part in the battles on the IMue and at Mine Run, Kansas. Since the war he has gi\'en his attention to farming, and now owns 185 acres of well improved land and twent)- acres of timber. Mr. L. has been entirely a self made man. and earned the mone\- with which to bu\- his first piece of land by physician and surgeon, was born October 12, 183 1. in Clark County, Kejituck)', and was there brought up, spending his bo\'hood da)-s on a farm. He received his education at the Transylvania University, of Lexington, Kentuck)-, taking his first course of lectures in the winter of 1852 and 1853. He subsequenth- went to Montgomer)- City, Kentucky, and commenced the practice of his profession, continuing therein until the war broke out. when he was prohibited from further practicing, for the time being. Coming west in the spring of TS67, Dr. L. settled at Gasney Mills, Clay Count)-, Missouri, where he continued the practice of his profession for about ten )-ears. He them came to Turney, Clinton County, remaining there three )-ears, when he moved to Osborn, February, 1879. The Doctor, although probably one of the heaviest of his class in the state, is agreeable and pleasant in his manners, and has the respect and esteem of man)- acquaintances. In the practice of his profession, he has met with marked success, and attends to calls with great alacrity. He has met with two reverses in life, and has been twice depressed, financially, but ho is not disheartened. He was married on the 29th of August, 1852. to Miss Elizabeth Lott. a native of the same place as himself. They ha\-e a family of six children living : .\lice, (now Mrs, Willhart), James, Mary and Martha 'twins;, Oscar and Willie. Lost three. James is now stud)-ing n^edicine \\ ith his father.

ph)'sician and surgeon, Perrin, was born Xovcmber 24, 1831. in. Lincoln. County. Kentucky, -at the mouth of Logan Creek. This creek was naincd after his uncle, General IJen. Logan, who. together with twoothers, were the first pioneers in that vicinity. William was reared at his birthplace, and received a preparatory aducation at Stanford, and, in the winter of 1 85 I, entered the medical department of the University of Louisville, Kentucky. He there attended his first course of lectures,, and, in the summer of 1S51, attended a course at the Transylvania L'ni- \ersity. of Le.xington, Kentucky. He returned to Louisville, in the fall of [850, and was graduated on the 25th of l-Ybruar)-, 1852. He then emigrated west, and arrived in Plattsburg, Clinton County, Missouri, in July, and commenced practicing. There he remained two \ears. and returned to Kentucky, in the fall of 1S53, continuing the practice of hi.s profession. Returning to Missouri in 1856, he settled in Andrew County. He commenced farming, also engaged in the practice of his profession, and, soon after the breaking out of the war, he returned to Kentucky, and remained ten years, He again returned to Missouri, in 1871. and settled in Platte County, and then removed to St. Joseph in the spring of 1873, where he engaged in the wholesale drug business. He sold hisinterest to his partner, that same fall, on credit, and returned to Platte County, but his partner, having broken up in the spring of 1874. the doctor lost all he invested. He came to Clinton County, in July. 1874, and settled at Perrin, and built the handsome residence he now occupies. He owns twelve acres, where he resides, besides two fine farms in the county. He was married, November 9, 1853, to Miss M. T. Arnold, a native of Jessamine County, born May 19. 1834. She inherited the cave in which Daniel Boone wintered in his first winter in Kentucky. They have had three children : Fanny, Lena and James. Himself and wife are active members of the Cnristian Church. He has been a member of the Sons of Temperance for some seventeen years. His son. James, is a member of the class which will graduate, in June, 18S2, from the State University, at Colum.bia. Missouri. The doctor is well known thoughout the county, and a favorite with all.

farmer and stock raiser, section 21, post office Osborn, was born June 26.. 1836, in Washington County, Maine, and was there brought upon a farm and in the lumber business. He recived the benefits of a common school education. His father was a blacksmith, and Thomas learned the trade of him. In the spring o\ 1858 he went west to California, arriving in San Francisco w ith a $20 gold piece in his pocket, remained about

5c\cn }'ears, enj^ancd in working; on a ranche and lumberinif. The last U)\M- years he spent in Xexacla. He entered the territury bofore it became a state, and also voted for the first j,a)vernor afterward. He returned to his native state and county in the fall of 1865, and resided there four months, when he moved to Anoka Count\-, Minnesota, where he visited a brother. From there lie came to this count)-, arri\-in^^ in June, 1S68, when he purchased the land where he now resides. He owns a fine farm of 200 acres, and also 160 acres of pasture land in DeKalb County. The home farm is well imi)r<ned and watered, and is -well stocked with thorouc^hbreds and graded cattle, besides a drove of sheep, among which are blooded Cotswold. He is no office seeker, but gives his attention to his legitimate business. Mr. McG. wa-. married in May, 1 87 1, to Miss Agnes Blake, a native of Scotland, born P\-bruary 9, 1848, in Roxburyshire. They have had four children, two of whom are living, Emma and Agnes. Mrs. G. is a member of the Pre^byterian Church.

farmer and stock raiser, section 19, post office Osborn, was born August 13, 1844, in Green County, Kentucky, and there grew to manhood, principall}-, on a farm, and receix'ed a common school education. When sixteen years of age he commenced to learn the carpenter trade, at which "he worked for about two years. During the late war. he enlisted in the E"irst Kentucky Cavalr}-, Company F, second organization, and served three years, taking part in the battles of Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Missionar}- Ridge, Lookout Mountain. Tunnel Hill, Rig Shant\-, Snake Greek, Plum Creek and Atlanta. He joined Hood at Franklin, and was with him at Nashville, and afterwards, with Sherman, through Georgia and South Carolina, remaining till the close of the war. He received a -slight wound in the hand, and had his left leg broken. Since the war, lie has given his attention to farming and following his trade. He emigrated to Texas, in 1878, and engaged in farming. A severe hail storm destroyed an excellent crop, and, becom.ing disgusted with the country, "he returned to Clinton Count}-, Missouri, in the fall of 187S. Pie has a -fine farm of eighty acres, partiall}- improved, and is working it b\- steady and energetic efforts. Mr. INIcG. has been twice m-arried. First, (October 18, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Rogers, a native of Hardin County, Kentucky. She died May 3, 1872, and left two children. Ida and Betty S. He was married again in November, 1874. to Miss Eugenie Carter, a native of Boone County, Kentucky. By this union the\- ha\e two children. Mar}- A. and Katie F. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. ^IcG. was formerh- a member of the gran"ge.

farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office Perrin, who ranks amon<;j the earlier settlers and worthy representatives of this county, was born in I-ranklin Count}-, Kentuck\-, l'\-bruar>- 3, 1818. He was there reared, sj)endinrr his boyhood days on a farm and received a preparatory education in the common schools, after which he attended school at South }Iano/er. lie commenced the stntly of nietlicine, but, afterward, abandoned it, ami turned his attention to farmin;^^ He commenced business on his own account when about eighteen years of a<^e, and moved to Clinton County, Missouri, in the fall of 1854, settlin<r jn this neighborhood. The residents were then few and far between, and the early comers found many hardships to endure. Mr. McK. located where he now resides in March, 1872. Me owns 120 acres of land, well watered, and upon which is a \-oung orchard. He was married November ir. 1852, to Miss Francis E. Hurst, a native of the same place as himself. She was born December 20, 1S37. They have been blessed with a famihof ten children : Hamilton, George H., John D.. Martha E., Robert E. L.. Sarah M.. Anthonv C. James. Mary E., and Katherine. Himself, wife and daughter. Martha, are members of the Smith Fork Baptist Church.

stock raiser, section 26, post office Osborn, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1851, and was there reared, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving a common school education. His first start in life on his own account was in 1867, his father having given him $85, with which to buy some cattle. He was at this time young and inexperienced, and conceived the idea of taking a little excursion. He ran away to Wooster, Ohio, where he remained imtil his money gave out, when he returned home. His father had bought a piece of timber in Virginia, and v.-as engaged in making railroad ties. Joseph commenced work in earnest, and remained at home for two years. He then removed to Chicago, and found himself in a strange city with but five dollars in his pocket. Having resolved to go to Sterling, Illinois, he bought a ticket, and with fifty cents started for that place. Arriving at Sterling, he formed the acquaintance of a Mr. Shaw, a prominent farmer and stock dealer, living near there, and engaged to work for him. He has been in his employ most of the time since. Mr. Shaw came west in 1872, and Joseph followed in the fall of 1873. He here assisted him in the stock business, and also commenced on his own account. Becoming quite successful, in the fall of 1880. he purchased a farm of 120 acres of improved land, and has it well stocked.

farmer and stock raiser, section 13, post office Perrin, one of the earliest pioiieers gf Clinton County, is a native of Montj^omery County. Vir- 2[inia, and was born December 16, 1822. He was taken to Kentuck}- b)' his parents when about ten years of ai^e, and was principally raised there, anrl spent his bov'hood da)-s on a farm ; also attendint^ the common schools. He came west with his parents in iS.]./. and settled in Platte Count)'. Missouri, where he followed the brickmason's trade, and erected many brick buildings in tliat vicinity and at Camden Point. amr-nc; which was the Camden Point P'emale .Vcademy, the first institution of learning in the county. He came to Clinton County in 1S48, when it was almost a wilderness, and constructed the first circular saw mill in this \icinit\% operating it about three }-ears. He then commenced improving a farm, and has since been identified with the interest of the count}'. He settled on his present place in 1872, and now owns a fine farm of 200 acres, where he resides, besides other land. Pie has a comfortable residence, an excellent orchard, etc. During the late war he enlisted in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and acted as provost marshal. i\lr. i\i. was married February 8, 1S55, to Miss Isabella P^verett, a daughter of Mathevv Everett, one of the oldest settlers in Xortlnvestern Missouri. She was born September 10, 1836, in Clay County, Missouri. They have had fourteen children, nine of whom are now living : James B., Rebecca P., Henry C, Andrew J., Cora B., Joel W., Galen B., Sally J. and Robert C. Mrs. M. and two of her daughters are members of tht Missionai;\- Baptist Church. Mr. M. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. His grandfather, on his mother's side, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and was killed by the British, and his great grandfather was scalped b\' the Indians on the Pottawatomie raid ; nevertheless he lived to be 100 years of age.

Ben'Jamix Miller

farmer and stock raiser, section 30, post office Osborn, was born February 2}, 1S09, in Kentucky, eighteen miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio, and was taken to Ohio Count)', Indiana, when quite young, there being principally raised. He spent his boyhood days on a farm and attended the common schools. In the spring of 1829, he made his first trip from Cincinnati to New Orleans by water, and, in 1830, engaged in the milling business, which he follov.-ed for two years. He then sold it out and engaged in farming in the summer season and boating on the river in the winter season, having made six or seven trips to New Orleans, the last two during iSCS and 1869. L'pon coming west, in the spring of 1869, he settled v, here he now resides, owning 320 acres of land well improved and stocked. Mr. Miller is null and favorably known in the county, and his character is irreproachable. Of late, he has partially retired from an active business life. Mr. M. has been twice married : First, in the spring of 1S34, to Miss Sarah Powell, a cousin of Nathan Powell, president of the Madison Inink. of Indiana. She was a native of Maryland, and died November i. 1854, leaving six children: Maria (now ?kTrs. J. Rodgers), William. Rosette fnow Mrs. C. S. Carter;. Fannie (now Mrs. J. C. Pate). Benjamin, and Columbus. His second n^arrige occurred in October, 1855. to ^Irs. Mary Richardson, who had two children b\* her former marriage : Mary 13. (now Mrs. H. B. Lowreyj, and Joseph A. ]>}' the latter uni(3n there are two children : Harriet ''now Mrs. Robert Chappell). and Charlie C. Himself and wife are active members of the Smith Fork Baptist Church.

James Milholland

farmer and stock raiser, section ^l, post office Osborn, was born September 7, 1837, near Zanesville, in Muskingum Count}-, Ohio, and was reared at his birthplace, receiving his education at the Muskingum College, and was graduated from the scientific department in 1S59. ^^^ ^^'^^ first engaged as assistant civil engineer on the Central Ohio Railroad, and next commenced teaching, which he continued for ten years. He was also occupied in the stud}- of law. and was admitted to the Ohio district courts in 1865. and to the supreme court in 187 1. He at once engaged in* the practice of his profession at Zanesville. and also edited a paper called the Zanesville Signal, which he established by buying out the Aurora and the Press, and consolidating them. After remaining there about three years, Mr. M. accepted the position of chief engineer and attorney of what is now the Marietta, Pittsburg & Cleveland Railroad, and aided in procuring the right of way and establishing the road. He came west in the spring of 1871, and settled in Clinton County, Missouri, v.-here he has since remained, and has been engaged in farming, teaching and the practice of law. Of late Mr. M. has retired from active business life. He owns a small farm of forty acres, w-hich has upon it one of the best vineyards in the county; also a good orchard. He has been twice married. First, in June. 1857, to Miss Lydia Wycuft". a daughter of one of the pioneers of Muskingum County. Ohio. She died ill 1866, and left three children : I.. H., Wilbur A. and Anna A. He was married again January 2, 1S68, to Miss Caroline Daniels, a native of Carroll County. Ohio. She was born ]March 24. 1843. By this union they have four children: Asa D.. Henry S., Vernia V. and John A. Himself and wife were brought up in the faith of the old school Presbyterians, but are at present members of the M. K. Church, South.

farmer and stock raiser, was born October 24, 1S31. in O.L^den'^bur^ New York, and was reared there until fifteen >-cars of age. receiving' the benefits of a common school education. He left home when hiteen years of age, and went to New York City, where he purchased an interest in a canal and commenced working for the American Transportation Companv, of New York. After remaining there three years, and receiving his interest from his father's estate, he came west, and spent one year traveling through Illinois, Wisconsin. Minnesota. Iowa, and Missouri. He finally settled at Black River Falls. Jackson Count}-. Wisconsin, and purchased an interest in a hotel, livery and stage company, there being occupied in carrying the mails between Trairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and St. Paul, Minnesota. At this time this was one of the largest mail routes in the state. The)- continued the business there four years, and Captain M. was also privately engaged in the lumber business. He next moved to Eauclaire, and. in partnership with' another gentleman, engaged in the wholesale liquor business, which he afterwards disposed of to his partner, and built the first steamboat on the Chippewa River. Since then, he has given his attention to steamboating for some twent\-- five years, on the Ohio, Mississippi and ^Missouri rivers. He became a member of the Idaho Steam Packet Company, and in the spring of 1864, started, with two boats, from Cincinnati, Ohio, for Fort Benton, on the upper Missouri. He finally reached a point near there, with one boat, after sinking and raising her twice. This was the first boat that had reached that place on the river. He wintered there and explored the country. In the winter of 1S67, he sold out his intere^t m the packet business. During his stay in Montana, he was elected a member of the first legislature, and also laid off the town of Ophir, at the head of navigation, on the Missouri River. He came to Osborn in December, 1S6S, and has made this his home since, having given his time, chiefly, to farming and stock raising. He owns a one-half interest m 320 acres in DeKalb County, and a fine farm of 120 acres, in Clinton County, also, some town propert)' in Osborn. Captain M. was married July 30, 18G6, to Miss Eliza J. Hixon, a native of La Crosse, Wisconsin. They have bad three children, Carrie, Frankie and Nellie. Mr.M. is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to Osborn Lodge, and to the Royal Arch Chapter, of Cameron.

farmer and stock raiser, section 33, post office Osborn. was born November 26, 1835, in Madison County, Kentucky, and was raised there, his youth being passed on a farm. He received the benefits of a common school education, and when tuonty-one }-ear.s of age he commenced farming on his own account. Upon moving v.cst, in 1857, he se-ttled where he now resides. He entered a choice piece of land and comnienced iniproving a farm, which at [)resent (iSS-iJ embraces 190 acres,- and is one of tlie finest in the townshij) and mostly under cultivation. Being among the pioneers, Mr. P. is widely and favorably known, also because he has been a prominent actor in the Democratic party. He has always taken a deep interest in the improvement and building up of the county. He holds the position of school director and road overseer. He was married in the year 1S61, to Miss Bitty Turner, a native of the same place as himself. She was born August 7, 1 842. They have had a family of six children, five of whom are living - James, George, Robert, Carpenter and Brown. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church of Round Prairie, in which he holds the position of deacon and clerk. James Price Phelps, his eldest son, was born February 13, 1S62, in Clinton County, and has been reared and educated here. He is an industrious, energetic young man, and promises to succeed in whatever he undertakes.

farmer and stock raiser, section 26, post office Stewarts\-illc, was born May 29, 1837, in Clay County, Missouri, and was there brought up, spending his boyhood days on a farm. He attended the common schools, and afterwards commenced to learn the v,-agonmakers' trade vhen eighteen years of age. This he foIlo\','ed for about eight years. He moved to Clinton County in the spring of 1S63, and settled where he now resides. He commenced its improvement in 1S60, when it was a prairie, and even then wild game still remained. Mr. P.'s farm now comprises 160 acres of improved land, well watered and stocked. In his manners Mr. P. is kind and courteous. He is very attentive to business, and has held the office of school director for several terms. He was married in March, 1863, to Miss Isabella Grooms. Her parents were among the pioneers of Clay County, Missouri. She was born February I, 1845, in that county. They have had two children - Cora J. and Arthur J. Himself and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chutch, in which he is one of the trustees.

Joseph H. Pickett

farmer and stock raiser, section 23. post office Stewartsville, was born April 18, 1842, in Clay County, Missouri, and was reared there, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and received the benefits of a good common school education. He first engaged in trading, but has devoted his attention principally to farming. During the late war. he enlisted in the

Confederate arni)-, in the fall of 1861, and served with General Price. takir.Lj part in the battle of Voa Rii-lge, Arkansas, lie held the position of corporal, served six months, and received an honorable dischar<^e. He returned home, and has since given his attention to farming. In the spring of 1865, he moved to the place he now occupies, and owns a fine farm of 220 acres, well improved, stocked, etc. Mr. P. gives his whole attention to his business. He is no political aspirant, although he has filled the township office of school director. Mr. P. was married, March 30, 1S65, to Miss Miriam Warren, a native of Clay Count)-, Missouri, born February iS, 1848. They have had six children : Dallas, William, Robert A., Edward, Vena and Uora. ]\Ir. P. has in his possession some relics, which are quite a curiosity. He has a copy of the Ulster County Gazette, of New York, under date of January 4, 1800, containing an account of the death of General W^ashington, and giving the feelings of the people in regard to it. .

Joseph Quell

farmer and stock raiser, section 35. po .t office Osborn, one of the hard working and energetic citizens of this county, was born in Germany, January 6. 1831, and was raised there as a millwright, and received the benefits of a common school education ; worked at his trade after reaching his majority. He crossed the ocean during the winter of 1S50, anJ landed at Baltimore on the i8th of June, after a stormy voyage of fiftyfour days. He soon settled at Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and engaged in working at the carpenter work among the coal works, and being a good workman, he found sufficient emplo\-ment. He remained there until 1S70. During the late w^ar he enlisted in a Pennsylvania regiment, hastened to the relief of Gettysburg and served about three months. Upon coming west in the spring of 1S70. he settled where he now resides on the 25th of ^Lay. He commenced to improve a farm, which he found to be a difficult task, but he worked industriously and was successful. He now owns 2S0 acres of well improved land, having two good houses, orchard, etc. 'Sir. O. was married in 1853 to Miss Gusta Smith, also a native of Germany, born September 24. iS2Ss They have five children living : John, George. Josephine (now Mrs. John Preston), Lewis and Joseph ; lost three. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church of Cameron.

Daniel T. Shewey

farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post office Stewartsville, was born November 27, 1825, in Roanoke County, Virginia, and was raised there and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He attended the common schools, and has made ai^ricultural pursuits his occupation through life. Rcmo\ing west, in the fall of 1849, he settled about four miles south of Plattsburg, which was at that time but a small place. The surroundin;^ countr}' was unsettled, and hunting was the ta\-orite amusement with the settlers. Mr. S.. being a crack shot, had his share of the sport, lie also commciiccd to improv'c a farm, which he sold in 1S64, and bought the place he now occupies in 1865. During the late war he enlisted in tlie Enrolled Missouri Militia, although he was exempt from military duty. The place on which he now resides was in its primitive state when he settled here, and he, alone, has brought it into cultiwation. It consists of eighty acres, and is well watered, etc. Mr. S. has filled the position of road o\"erseer several terms. His two sisters are keeping house for him. The\- are estimable ladies and are both nati\es of Virginia.

Milton C. Smith

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, post office Stewarts\-ille, was born January 21, 1813, in Mason Count}", Kentuck}-, and was there brought up, pnasiiiL; ili^ xoLiLuiui uava Oil a iann. He recei\'ed excellent educati<")nal advantages ; attended the Augusta College three terms, and b}- devoting his leisure moments to study, after leaving college, he obtained a thorough knowledge of the Greek and Latin languages. His father was a stone mason, and Milton learned that trade. He commenced in life for himself in 1S36; first engaged in teaching, which profession he followed for four or fi\-e years. He then married and engaged in farming. He removed westward, in 1862, and settled in Clinton County, where he now resides, and commenced to make a farm. He now owns a fine tract of 2S0 acres, and has it partiall}- impro\'ed, and upon it is a good orchard of apples, cherries and peaches. He is upright and honest in hi-^ dealings, and is much of a gentleman in his manners. Mr. S. was married, in 1843, to Miss Mary E. Killgore, a natixe of the same place as himself. She was born June 10, 1822. The\' have had nine children, four of whom are living: Robert, Joseph P.. Ella ('now Mrs. D. M. Turney, of Perrin),and Mattie (now Mrs. E. H. Lindsay). ^Ir. and Mrs. S. are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr. S. is probably as well known among the old settlers as an\- man in the count)-, and holds the respect of all whom it is his pleasure to know.

John K. Stitfield

farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office Osborn. was born June 16, 183S, in Lexington, Fa\ette Count)-, Kentuck}-, and A\as there reared, and educated in the schools of that place. After reaching his majorit}-, he worked for two years at the liouse painter's trade. He accompanied liis jiarcnts WLSt in the fall of 1856. The\- settled in Clinton County, Missouri, and, in this neiL^hborhood, John has made his home sinee. The couiit\- WHS almost a wilderness at that time, and settlers were few in number. He commenced life a poor boy. and first worked out b}' the da\-, and, beinsj honest and indu>triou.-, he be^Mn to accumulate some property. He settled where he nou' resides in the .spring of 1865. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres, 100 acres of which is under cultivation, tlie remainder being pasture. He has a fine orchard of about thirty acres. His farm is well .stocked with high graded cattle. He has been interested in raising fine horses, and some of his stock are in Chicago, and otliers in St. Joseph. Mr. S. has filled the positions of school director and road overseer several terms. He has been twice married ; fir^t, in October, 1859, to Miss M. F. Young, a native of lierkley County, \'irginia. She died in Januar\', 1S76, leaving five children : Eugene, James H., Nettie, Mattie and Charlie. They lost one. He was married again in 1877, to Mrs. Sarah V. Gray, who had four children by her former marriage : Charles, Henry, Tecumseh and Sidney G. By the latter union there is one child, Hattie. Himself and wife are active members of the Baptist Church of South Fork. He has been a member of the Baptist denomination since he was eighteen years of age.

Oliver Talbott

farmer and stock raiser, section 34, post office Osborn, was born Jul\- 5, 1S35, in Carroll County. Ohio, and there grew to manhood, spending his boyhood da>-s on a farm and receiving the benefits of a common school e'ducation. When twenty-two years of age he commenced railroading on the Pittsburgh. Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railroad, following the business for thirteen }-ears, and then served in various capacities, most of the time in the freight department. During the late war he lent a helping hand in assisting Captain John Morgan on his raid through C)hio. He came west in 1S69, and settled near Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri, and engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1S73 he settled where he now resides, owning 160 acres of fine land. He gives his attention principally to the raising of high graded cattle. He commenced life on his own account when thirteen years of age, and has worked hisx)wn wa)- through. life unaided. He has always been among the foremost in educational matters, and has filled the position of school director several terms. Mr. T. was married April ii, 1S65, to Miss Laura J. Duncan, a natix'e of Lorain County, Ohio, born in 1839. They had two children, Louisa and Mertie J.

carriage maker and blacksmith, Osborn, was born October 6, 1835, in Erie Count)-, New York, and was reared in the western part of the state.

His father was a carpenter, and U. S. learned the trade of liiin, and also received the benefit>^ of a common school education. When twent)-- two years of ac^o he commenced to do universal uor/dwork at the uai^on trade, which, toc'-etlier with carriac^^e making-, has been his business through life. He enlisted in Company C, Ninth Xew ^'ork Cavalry, in the fall of iSuJ. and sei ved foi ten months, taking part in the 'main iKittle at Chancellorsville and the famous battle at Gett\-sburg, where his regiment was the first to fire a gun. Since the war he has given his attention entirely to hi-; trade. He emigrated west in the spring of 1872, and settled in Colfax Township, DeKalb County, Mo., and engaged in farming. In the fall of 1879 he moved to Osborn. and engaged at his trade. He has a neat, v.ell arranged shop, and being an excellent workman, is prepared to do good work. His oldest son, Fred E., learned the blacksmith trade, and does the iron work. Besides his town property, he still retains his farm of 100 acres about three miles from this place. Mr. T. was married October 14, 1856, to Miss Harriet N. Davis, a native of New York, born July S, 1834. They have six children living : Fred E., Ellen J. (now Mrs. L. E. Sampson), John M., CIi.L.L.. 11^, SIL.: D.. :.L.o I-.; lost one. Mr. T.'s mother is still living, and resides with her son. She is now in her seventy-first year. Her husband and self were among the pioneers of Erie County, New York, havino-come when it was,a wilderness and the city of Buffalo was but a hamlet.

Captain Josei'Ii Truex

the fifth in a famil\- of twelve children, was born near Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, on the 20th of May, 1832. His parents were both natives of Pennsylvania, and Joseph was taken by them to Knox County, Illinois, where he received the advantages of a good English and commercial education. He learned the carpenter trade, and followed it for ten years, and, also, for six years, was engaged in teaching. At the age of twenty, or in April, 1852, he came to Daviess County, Missouri, and the following year, to DeKalb County, settling, near Taylor's Mills. After remaining there one year, he removed to where the town of I-'airport is now located, making that his home until the breaking out of the war. In 1S61. Mr. Truex enlisted in the DeKalb Battalion, Enrolled I^Iissouri Militia, commanded by his father-in-law, and, in 1863. was elected captain of his company, which position he held until the close of the war, in 1865. He afterwards commenced the mercantile business, at Maysville. and, in partnership with Mr. Pritchard, continued one }-ear, when they removed to Osborn, and bought out the firm of Hitt & Duncan. In 1867, ]\Ir. T. bought his partner's interest, and since then he has conducted the business alone. In 1872, he erected the best building in Osborn, to which he is now (1S81J making an addition. When comr-i/.,: pleted, this will give them the use of three rooms, each eigiUy-four feet in length. The building is three stories in height, with halls on the upper floors, one of which is to be occupied by the Masonic fraternity. He is largely engaged in the purchase and shipment of grain and cattle, the firm in this latter line being Duncan & Truex. the first named being president o( the Clinton County Stock Association. Mr. T.'s investments in real estate, have been large. He owns about i,200 acres of land, including some of the finest farms in Clinton and DeKalb Counties. He is a staunch Democrat, having received this political faith from his father. He held the position of post master here for six years, receiving the appointment from President Johnson. He is the present representative from the county in the state legislature, having been elected by a majority of 346 votes. . On the 22d of February, 1856. he married Nancy J., youngest daughter of Elias Parrott, a prominent citizens of DeKalb County. Missouri. She was born ^vlay 14, 1S38. They have had ten children : Edward U., Delia A., Mary J.. Thompson, Clara A., John W. and Daniel A., living, and three are deceased. Mr. T., his wife, and three of the children are members of the Baptist Church, of whirli he i'; a d^^ron TT^^ i^ a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to St. Joseph Commandery, No. 4- As a business man, his successes are the result o( his own personal exertions. The position he occupies in the church, in the business community, and in the various benevolent orders, of which he is so prominent a member, all testify to the universal respect in which he is held.

farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post office Perrin, was born June 4, 1833, in Cynthiana, Harrison County. Kentucky, and was taken to Shelbyville, Illinois, when about four years of age. There he was raised and educated. He entered into the mercantile business when fourteen \-ears of age, and followed it while he remained there. Coming west in 1S53, he settfed in St. Joseph, and entered the store of Donald. Saxton & Co. He removed from there to Plattsburg in the spring of 1S55, and was employed for ten months with Thomas E. Birch. He then entered the land and la^v office with his brother, Thomas E.' Turney, and remained there until "1857. at which time he sold some of the finest land in the county for twenty-five cents per acre. They handled about twenty thousand acres in this and adjoining counties, and he is well known among the early pioneers of this section. He married and moved to Ray County in 1S57, and engaged in farming and merchandising. During the war he moved to St. Louis, and engaged in buying horses and mules for the govenment, and purchased the fir.-,t car load from this vicinity. He returned to Clinton Co;mty in 180+, and engaged in farming. From here he moved to Stcu-artsville, DeKalb County, and engaj/ed in the practice of law. After making that his home till 1S69. he returned to Plattsburg and entered the office M'ith his brother. He purchased the land on -which he now resides in 1870, and immediately settled upon it. It contains 160 acres, well improved, and watered by sprintfs. He helped organize the first company of Federal soldiers in the county, and did it under cover of night, as the other party was the strongest, and would not allow the Federals to organize. Pie has never been an office-seeker, but has always given his attention to his bu-iness. Mr. T. has been twice married. First, in 1837, to Miss Euphemia Burgess, a daughter of one of the oldest citizens of Ray County. She died in the fall of iS69."and left four children: Samuel T., Daniel M., Thomas E., Tryphosa I. He was married again in September. 1874, to Miss Ella Smith; a daughter of one of the oldest pioneers of Clinton County. She was born February 20, 1852, in Mason County. Kentucky. , By this union they have three children : Milton S., Charles B. and Mattie L. Mrs. T. is a member of the M. E. Church, South.

James Vax Sant

farmer and millwright, section 21, post office Osborn, was born May 12, 1826, in Howard County. Maryland, and was raised at his birthplace. His father died while he was quite young, and his mother moved to Maconsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in 183S. When James became fourteen years of age, he commenced to learn pattern making for cutlers' machinery. He removed to Cincinnati, in 1846, and, in 1847, took a trip around the lakes to Chicago, thence to St. Louis, and back to Cincinnati, where he resided until 1849, engaged at the millwright business. Returning to St. Louis, in the fall of 1S49, he engaged in that business there, and assisted in building several mills near that city, and many in Southern Illinois. He continued at his trade until the fall of 1879, hi^ lo"S experience, aptness and skill having given him a thorough knowledge of the business. He came to Clinton County in the fall of 1879. and purchased an eighty acre tract of improved land, and intends giving his time chiefly to tilling the soil. Mr. Van Sant was married, in the spring of 1869, to Mrs. Mellissa Parker, a native of Montgomery County. Miss'ouri, born April 15, 1828. She has four children living, by her former husband: Louisa, Clara, Washington and Francis. Mrs. Van S. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They are among the leading and respected citizens of the county.

George W. White

i h'\< professijon he followed for some nine \xar.s, in the winter seasons, ...irking at the carpenter trade during the summer months. He came ^^. t, in the xpring of iS68, and settled at Osborn, where he continued i,i< calling uintil 1S74, then turning his attention to farming, which he r,.llowed unt'il 1S80. At that time he gave tlic care of tiie farm to his ,,,n. and i'gafn commenced working at his trade. Me owns eighty acresof fine land within one mile of town, which is well improved and stocked, lie also owriiS some prvoperty in Osborn, on which he resides. Mr. W. lias filled the position of justice of the peace for two years, and chairman of the board of directors for about eight years. Being a public -i-iritod man, he has always contributed his full share toward the buildm;^ up and 'improving of the town. He was married, in 1S58, to Miss i-.Iizabeth VanMarter, a native of the same place as himself. She was f.orn in 1839I They have had three children: Florence A., Frank V. .md Nettie |M. Himself and wife are active members of the M. K. Church, in w;hich he holds the position of Trustee, and he has also been u'.cntified wi;th the interests of the Union Sunday School, of Osborn, .' - cr>-p,- t-iVri^ v.o,-inrr h f] ^ the poTitlon of superintendent for three vears. 1 farmer and stlock raiser, section 23, post office Turney. Among the many f'remost stcjck raisers of this district, the subject of this sketch, is 'Aorthy special inention. He is a native of Missouri, and was born September 4, 1857. His father was one of the old pioneers of this county '.'k1 was amd-ng the first ministers to preach the Gospel here. He was '>y faith a 'baptist. His death occurred in November. 1849. A. B. iuoved to his present place in 1862. He has 400 acres of land, all of 'vhich is under cultivation. He is one of our practical and progressive '.irmers, and is closely identified with the farming and stock raising interests of this district. He has a splendid residence and good sub- -tantial barn} and his farm improvements generally show him to be a -^-'iccessful man. He has been twice married ; first to ^Latilda McBeath, 5, 1861. ! After a few^ years of married life she passed away April -V. 1872. Mr.AV. subsequently married Miss Belle Daniels. There are the first marriage five children: Luke. Oliver P., Moses, Frank P. "il Nellie, and by the second, union his family consists of Ida. Alice. ' yus and Hattie. They are members of the Baptist church, and with -'H-ir liberality help the cause not a little.

''^n^er and stock raiser, section 22, post office Turney, was born April - '83y, in Kane County, Illinois, and was taken to Whiteside County, was born in Franklin, Howard Count}, Missouri, October 7^ jSzi. He received a good common school education, and afterward sttended the Georgetow n College, of Kentuck)-. In 1840, having resoiKed e.pon tiie practice of medicine as a profession, he commenced its&t-xjy with J. H. EUison, M. D., an able physician in Kentucky, and aftsr 2j -thi^rough preparation- and course in college, he was graduated, in '.34-3-4^ honors. He commenced practicing in Howard Counxv, Missoan. and then went to Cla\- Count)-, locating near Libert}-, wh.en, ad'ter-twa years, or in 1S4S, he came to Hainesville. Februar}" i, 1S42, Cr. R. wa5 married to Miss Susan F. Major, a daughter of Rev. John S. Kajor, a distinguished and well known baptist clergyman. The dec-tors 'father was raised in Richm.ond. \'irginia, and came to Howard County, Kis^^t>eri. in 1S20. He was the first man in the state to start tKc na5nu.-tacture ot cordage, in old Franklin, v/herc he manufactured it ver^y la'^ety. After beiuLC burned oul, he erected a fact')r\- in IjDonx'illc, Cooper Ccjuntv- The doctor has been an acti\-e Ro)-al Arch Mason since i860. He has been a resident of Haincsville for thirt\--three \-ears, and, durinj,^ this time, has had an extensi\-e and successful practice. He is a man of good judgment, well read, and a gentleman in e\er\- sense of the term. In connection with hi-^ practice he has a drug store. Dr. B. was one of the leading business men when Haines\-ille was in her brightest days ; but after the railroad passed by, its decline commenced, until he is now the most prominent business man in the place. He will li\-e in the hearts and recollection of the people of Clinton Count}- a long time after he is numbered with the dead.

Jacob X. Brawxkr

was born in Jessamine Countv', Kentucky, August 29, 1S13, and came to Missouri in 1S3J. settling in Cla\' Count}-, where he remained eight }'ears. In 1840, he came tc; this county and bought from Mr. Ledgwood 260 acres of land, which he improved and there made a fine home. Upon selling out he bought 260 acres in section 24. where the family now Ii\e, arid wincii they have occupied tor twent}--three j'ears. Here the judge improved the farm, building a fine residence, and enjo\-ed it until his death, w-hich occurred May 2, 1877, he being 64 years of age. He was a thorough filmier, and was interested in improved stock. He was also an active politician, feeling it his dut}- as well as pleasure to aid the Democratic part}-. He was elected count}' judge, and served so faithful'}- that he was several times re-elected, and served altogether eight }-ears. He was emphaticall}' a man of the people, ne\'er decei\'ing or disappointing them, but in the discharge of his duties he reflected honor and credit upon his county, as well as upon himself. He was a zealous member of the Christian Church, and did much towards building it up, contributing liberall}' to its treasur\-. Judge B. married ]Miss Eliza Jane Miller, of Clay County, ^Missouri, in September, 1S40. Her parents were from Kentucky. They had as a result of this union twel\-e children : Su>an E. B., Sarah ]M., Frances C, Clara J., Thomas M., David Oliver, John Henry, Clifton 'SI., Nannie M., Bird Smith, George Xeet and Rosalie. Clifton M. li\-es with his mother and works the farm. Three unmarried daughters, Clara J., Nannie M. and Rosalie, also lixe at home. r\Irs. B. is very energetic in taking care of the estate, in which she has been successful.

James R. Coffman

was born in Kentuck}- June 10, 1S20, and came to the present site of Hainesville, Clinton County. Missouri, with his mother and grandmother in 1S2S. The latter was a native of German',-, and lived to be 107 }-earh' old. dyiiiLj in Haine.^ville in 1844. His mother lived to the advanced age of 93, and died in the spring- of 1877. Mr. C. was married to Mary Richardson, who was born February 22, 1825. She died July 10, i860. leaving five children : David R. A., James K. P., Mary C. Samuel P. and George \\\ Judge C. was one of the first children to be brought to this county. He here grew to manhood, and early became a leading and influential member of the Democratic party. He was elected county judge in 1S57. and with him were associated Judges Scott and Willis. Tlicir weights were respectively, 240, 360 and 260 pounds, and they were known as the heaviest court' ever in the county. The judge's early educational advantages were limited, yet he was possessed of remarkable energy and perseverance. His opinion on all common law questions was eagerly sought after and carefully adhered to among the citizens of Hainesville. He had a large farm adjoining the village, consisting of 366 acres, with one of the best, if not the best, orchard in the county. He also had 109 acres in an adjoining section, 640 acres in Arkansas, and 1,100 acres in Kansas. Successful in his land speculations, he was never fortunate as a farmer, his especial point being in trading, buying and selling, or dealing in stock. This was his principal business for many >\.cti^. lue judge was a friend to the poor, and was spoken of by all as one of the most liberal of men, notably so when circumstances required it. Judge C. came to his death 'by being thrown from a wagon, living only a few hours. He died August 3, iSSi, at the Lathrop Plouse.

Newton Denny

farmer and stock raiser, is the owner of 120 acres of land on sections 2 and II. He was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, January 21, 1 8 17, and, with his father, George Denny, came to Clay County. Missouri, in October, 1835, locating on section 21. Jackson Township, in 1837. Newton Denny improved a farm in Clay County, which he afterwards sold, and then bought land in Clinton County. He married Miss Patsy Clark, in 1S48, in Clay County. She died in 1849. In 1852. he opened a store in Liberty, and sold goods for two years, when he moved his store to Gosneyville. There he continued in trade for two years, and sold out and went to Hainesville, in 1856. He built a steam saw and grist mill, th'e first of the kind erected in this section of the county, and carried it on until 1862, doing an excellent business. During the war, he moved to Illinois, and remained until the fall of 1S65. He then sold out his mill, bought a farm in Clay County, and improved it and exchanged it for the farm on which he now lives, moving upon it in 1873. Mr. D. married, for his second wife. Miss Mary Ella Ellington, of Clay County, in 1866. They have three children, Thomas Jefferson, Charles E. B. and Annie L. Mr. Denny is a member of the- Presbvterian

Churcli, an upriijht citizen, and is respected b\- all who know him. I lis life has been an active one, and, tliouL^h havinL:: "^et with the usual cares -and perplexities of business life, he has been successful, and is possessed of a fniely improved farm.