Clinton County, Missouri - The whole text, 1881 (part 9 of 11)

William Kirk

farmer and stock raiser, section 5. post office Plattsburg, is one of the largest real estate owil'ers in Northwestern Missouri, and is known as one of the substantial stock men of Clinton Count}*. His home farm embraces 963 acres, a sliort distance east of which are 200 acres, 50 acres of timber land and 135 acres in DeKalb Count}- - in all, 1.348 acres, which will average with any in Northwestern [Missouri. The greater portion of it is under a high state of cultivation. His residence, which is situated on a moderate!}' inclined elevation, is a fin.e looking one, and is one o( the most attractive and desirable homes in the state. A frame barn, which is visible for miles, is a two stor}- aiid basement structure, 42x60 feet, and well arranged for stock feeding. The ice house, wood house, carpenter shop and other buildings are well arranged, indicatin.g good judgment in their construction and the supervision of a skilled manager. Mr. Kirk is a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and was born March 26, 1823. His father, John, was a native of Ireland, and came to America when a boy. settling in Penns}-lvania and eventualh" located in Ohio. He was a soldier in the war of 18 12. William was raised and educated in Jefferson Count}', his boyhood da}'s being spent in tilling the soil. After attaining his majorit}' he lived on a rented farm for fifteen years. In 1866 he came to Missouri, locating on his present farm, three-quarters of a mile from his present home site. In 1857 he commenced the building of his present residence. Mr. K. is the founder and builder of his own competenc}', which he has secured b}- untiring industry and husbanding his resources. In 1849 he ^^'^s married to Miss Eliza A. Tavlor, of Ohio, a lad\- whoie graces of mind and heart have endeared her io all. ]>y this union they have had five children, three of whom are li\'ing : Theophilus, William and Eva ; Sophia and Mary, deceased. Himself and family are members of the Methodist Church.

John Lewis

farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post office Plattsburg, stands prominent among our progressive and successful farmers. He is a native of Wales, and when seventeen }-ears of age he, with his father, emigrated lo America, settling in Ohio, where he remained six years. After this time he removed to AFissouri, and settled in this county, where he now resides. He has 390 acres of good lanci, most of which is under culti\ation, and upon it is one of the finest barns in the county, and a nice, comfortable residence. "His improvements general!}' denote him a representati\"e and successful farmer. He was married Februar)- 8, 1846, to Miss Mary A. Bumgarner. The\- have from this marriage twelve children: Sarah A., Mahala, William L., Benjamin F., Mary I., John M.. Maggie E., Esther, Rebecca E., Thomas A., Robert J. and Jacob B. ?"-'" i-npniKf-r< r,f the Baptist Church. Mr. T.. was justice of the peace for five years, and during that time faithfully discharged the duties of that office.

Lovd Leach

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post office Plattsburg, is a native of Kentuck}-, ha\-ing been born in Scott County, January 30. 181S. His father. Burton Leach, was an old citizen of that state. Lo}-d was raised, educated and resided in Kentucky until 1S47, when he came to Missouri, locating in Platte County. Then he removed to Cla\- County, and in the autumn of 1S52 located where he now resides. He purchased 560 acres, tliere then being about thirty acres under cultivation, on which was situated a small log house, in a dilapidated condition. He soon conmienced the erection of his commodious residence, and, being a carpenter b)' trade, did the greater portion of the work. It is now one of the most attracti\'e and desirable residences in the countr}-. His estate consists of about 600 acres, is divided by fences, and well adapted for stock raising, which business he makes a speciality, and in which he deals largeh\ Mr. L. has beeii a man of untiring industry, and his judgment is excellent, his success in life being due to his own exertions. In the home circle he is one of the most genial of men. His wife, formerly Miss Mary Haynes, a native of Kentucky, he married in 1S48. She is a lady of refined tastes. The}' have six children : William W., Susan, Loyd, Jr.. Dora A., Elizabeth and Viola. Mr. and Mrs. L. are nriembers of the Soutiiern Methodist Church.

farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office Gower. A well known pioneer of Clinton County and a man who fic^tired conspicuously in the early da)-s of Northwest Missouri, was Mr. Daniel McKissick, father of the -subject of this sketch ; he was a native of North Carolina, and came to Clinton Count}' with his family in 1833, Incating^ on the farm which his son now occupies ; he was one of the earliest justices of the peace, and, also, a surveyor ; he raised a good deal of corn in those early days, and those who were unfortunate, in having short crops, were generally accomodated by Mr. McK. He was a man of excellent judgment, and his counsel was often sought after b}' the early citizens. His home was always open to the stranger, and his hospitality is well remembered by the few pioneers who still survive. In 1843, he was with the first caravan to cross the mountains to Oregon, returning in 1846 ; he was a sergeant in the war of 18 12, and a personal friend of Colonel Benton. It was he who suggested to the court the name of Clinton for the county and that of Plattsburg for the county seat. He was an admirer of DeWitt Clinton, hence the name, and Plattsburg. as a memorial of the war of 18 12. and the battle of Plattsburg, New York. His death, which occurred in Clinton County many years ago, was mourned by a large number of acquaintances. D. P. McKissick was born in Bedford County, Tennessee, February 20, 1820, and came to Clinton Count}' with his parents, in 1833. and was here raised and principall}- educated. He is closely associated with the county's progress and has always manifested a live interest in educational matters. To him much credit is due for having the tounship laid off, at an early day, into school districts and the inauguration of the public school system. During his sojourn here, he has been a justice of the peace for sixteen years, and has, also, been honored b\- the people in holding the office of county judge. Before the v/ar ^Ir. McK. was a Whig, but since then he has been found in the Democratic ranks. He has an excellent memory and is a close observer In public and domestic circles, he is one of the most festive of men. He was married, in 1S58, to Miss Mary Jane Wedin, of Saline County, Missouri. They have had seven children: Martha A., Joseph E., Mary C, Daniel T., Annie, Jacob H., and Minnie.

stock raiser, section ^^, post office Plattsburg. Mr. John McKown. an early settler of Clinton County, was a native of Kentucky, and came to Clay County when a boy, where he was raised, married and lived until 1832 or '33. Then he became a resident of Clinton, locating where his son William now resides. He entered 240 acres of land, and was the first settler ill what is now one of the i^arden spots of Clinton Count)'. I'"rom that time to the present he has been closely associated with the cjrowth and progress of the county. William McKown was born in Clay County, December 10, 1828, and came to Clinton County with his parents. Since then he has made this his home. He received the benefits of the early schncils- of the county, which in his time was in a small log structure, with split poles for seats, and a portion of a log out of the side of the building to admit the light. At the breaking out of the rebellion Mr. McK. was among the first to tender his services to the Confederate cause, enlisting September 12, iS6i. He was with General Price, and participated in the battles of Lexington, i'ea Ridge, and a number of skirinishes, serving seven months. He was married in 1850, to Miss Martha Sherrer, of Clinton County. They had six children : Thomas E., Will.. John, James W., Maggie and AUie. Mrs. McKown's death occurred November 25, 1S77. Mr. McK.'s estate embraces 256 acres of the most desirable la^d in Clinton County. In stock raising and feeding he is one of the most prominent in his section. He is an active member of the Free Will Baptist Church.

James B. Matthews

section 13, post office Plattsburg. The subject of this sketch is a native of Kentucky, and was born January ii, .1833. There he learned the trade of carpenter, and also engaged in farming. In i860, he emigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. Fie has 245 acres of good, average land, equal to any in this section, most of which is under cultivation. He was married April 13. 1854, to Miss Martha K. Smith, an estimable lady. The)- have eleven children : Mar)- A., Arthur T., William W., Annie K., James B., Mattie S., Edna. Ernest, Harry C, Katie and an infant. They are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

J. W. Moore

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, post office Gower, is one of the largest stock feeders in this township. He is a native of Virginia, and was born near Harper's Ferry, August 5th, 1847. His father, Milton ^loore. came to Daviess County. }iIissouri. with his family, in 1S47, and afterwards, to Buchanan County, where the subject of this sketch was a resident for a number of years. Major Milton Moore is among the best known business men and farmers of Northwest Missouri.- For many years he has been in the stock business, making his headquarters at Gower. J. W. located where he now resides in the spring of 1881. He is a thoroughly experienced stockman, and in his transactions is peculiarly clear and transparent. In 1869, Miss Fanny McClellan, of Clinton

County, became his wife. Tlicy have six chiKlren : Milton, Willie, Ilattie, Carrie, Neele)- and Edward. Mr. M. Ijelon^s to the Central Protective Association.

Samuel Nash

farmer and stock raiser, section 24, post office Gowcr, is a native of Eranklin County, Kentucky, and was born May 25, 181 1. His father, Jeremiah, was a native of \^irginia, and died when Samuel was in h.is seventh year. When in his fourteenth \-ear, the subject of this sketch, with his mother and her family, came to Missouri, locating in Cla\- County, near Libert)', residing there two \'ears, then moved to Eishing River, where they remained some years, eventually locating in Clinton County, on the farm now occupied by them. Mr. Nash has been one of "the most industrious and progressive citizens of the county, and has contributed his sliare towards its development. He came to the count}' when in meagre circumstances, and has made a handsome competency by his own exertions. On the 12th of January, 1S34, Miss Annie Williams became his wife. She is the daughter of John and Catharine Vv liiiams, and was bom in North Carolina, ^vlarch 2"], 1815. They ha\"e had thirteen children, four of whom are living: Wilson, Justina. Mary E. and Samuel Jackson. Lost nine : Beckie, Jerry. Georgs. William J.. Melinda, Sarah Catharine, Amanda. E. M., Emma A.

Cornelius O'Conner

section 22, post office Plattsburg, is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1833. At the age of eighteen years he emigrated to America, and settled in Kentucky, where he followed the occupation of farming. In 1863, he moved to Illinois, and settled in Coles County. After a residence there of thirteen years, he came to this state and settled where he now resides, being the possessor of 380 acres of average land, most of which is under cultivation. In 1853, Mr. O'Conner married Miss Ellen Murphy. They have six children : John W., Batt\-. Dennis, Thomas, Patrick, Cornelius, and have adopted one girl, Maggie. They are members of the Catholic Church.

farmer and stock raiser, section 7, post office Plattsburg, is as popularly known as any of the early settlers of Clinton County. He is a native of Boone County, Missouri, and was born August 26, 18 i6. His father, Robert, was a native of \^irginia. and came to Missouri in 1807. He uas a soldier in the war of 18 12, and became a resident of Clay County in 1820. He helped to build the first warehouse at Liberty, and took an active part in the development of Northwestern Missouri. The grandfather of G. H., Abraham Grooms, was an early settler of Clinton County, hcwini^ located where the subject of this sketch now resides in 1S36, the same time that the Poai;e family came. The county at that time was in its natural condition, the hand of man luivini,^ done but little towards its development. To them much credit is due for the present substantial condition of the territory in their immediate \'icinit)'. They passed throuLjli the various inconveniences subject to the settlement of a new country, ever persevering and triumphed over all obstacles. The estate of Mr. P. consists of 255 acres. He keeps good grades of cattle, and in stock raising does a business tliat will compare with any in the community. He was married in 1S39. to Miss Hannah Victor, a native of Lewis County, Kentucky. By this union they have ten children living: Mary Ann, Xancy Elizabeth, Robert, Sarah Ellen. William B., John S. Martha M., David S., Alfred R. and Abraham G. Lost one - James Allen.

B. F. Foe

^""T-"^- p-td -''-.ccl- raider, section 34, post office Gower, was born November 25, 1836, in Clinton County, Missouri. His father, William, was a native of Gerrard County, Kentucky, and was a soldier in the war of 18 1 2, and participated in the famous battle of the Thames in L'pper Canada October 5, 18 13, where General Tecumseh was killed. He served under General Harrison. Mr. Poe came to Clay County, Missouri, at an early day, and to Clinton Count}' in 1836, being among the pioneers. He was also for a time a resident of Buchanan Count}-. He was greatly interested in the general development of the country until his death, which occurred December 31, 1S76, in Holt Count}-. B. P\gave himself the benefit of a good education by close application to his books during his limited school davs and employing his leisure hours for over twent}- years, and has been among the foremost teachers and educators in Clinton and Buchanan Counties. In religious matters he is among the active workers, as well as of affairs pertaining to the advancement of the public generally. Since 1865 he has been an elder in the Christian Church. He was married in 1862 to Miss Percilla P}-le. By this unon they have four children : Alice, Emma, Curtiss and Nellie.

H. C. Poe

of B. ¥. & H. C. Poe, agriculturists, and of the firm of Poe &; Jamison, merchant-i. Gower, is a native of Clay County, Missouri, was born Januar}- 29, 1840. and is the son of the pioneer William Poe. He has been a resident of Clinton and Buchanan Counties the geater portion of his life, and has contributed amply toward the development of the agri-

(dccea.'-'ed). Among the joioneers of Clinton Count)-, the subject of this sketch is \vorth\- of more than a passing nr)tice. He was a native of Kentuckx', and was born June 14, 1804. He there married. Jul)' 15, 1S24, Miss E. B. Brockman. She was born Januar)- 21, 1S09. They came to Clinton County, in 1S53, locating in close proximity to where the town of Grower now stands. Mr. R. and his good wife were recognized as the most industrious and progressive of people in the neighborhood, fnr many )-ears, and took an acti\'e part in working for the welfare of their adopted county. Like a score of other earl)' settlers, they have passed awa)' from this earth, but not from the memory of the people. Mrs Rockwell's death occurred August 20, i<S74, and on the i4th"of September, 187S, she was joined, in her heaven!)- home, b)' her husband. They had a tami!)- of twelve children. A number of the sons are sterling and prominent agriculturists of Clinton Count)-. The names of the children are: Elizabeth F., born February 22, 1826 (wife of Josiah Braly); Clifton T., born in 182S; Francis M., born May 5, 1830, and died in 1869; Louisa C, born ]\Ia)- 9, 1S32 (married S. I3raly November 3, 1853); Wealth)- A., born January 13, 1834, and died Januar)- 8, 1872 (married Tazwell Parr); Richard H. L.. born July 13, 1836 (married Miss L. Saulsbury); ]\IaT)- A., born ^la.y 7, 1S39 (wife of Marion Riggs); Stephen W., born December 26, 1841 (married Josephine Davis); Lucy E.. born October 30, 1844; John M., born May 6, 1847; William C, born January 30. 1850 (married Octavia Young, April 17, 1876); Isaac N., born July 15, 1S52. The Rockwell estate is located on section 3.

stock raiser and dealer, section 19, post office Plattsburg, is a leader in the stock business of Missouri, and is well known in the northwest. He is a native of Clay County, Missouri, was born October 14, 1843, and is the son of Robert Scearce, deceased, who was one of the earl)- settlers of ^Missouri. R. L. became a resident of Clinton County in 185 i, and has here been raised to manhood and -educated. Bob, as he is usuall)' called, has alwa)-s been a farmer and stock raiser, and, by his good judgment and strict attention to business, has made of it a grand and well deserved success. His landed estate embraces about 600 acres of land, which is well adapted and arranged for stock purposes. An attracti\e and substantial residence, with out-buildings to conform, adorn his farm and nuikc it one of the most desirable in Atchison 'J^oun^hiij. Me was married Febriiar)- i, 1S66, to Miss Mary M. l-Jii^gerstaff, a daughter of the well known Clinton Count}- pioneer, Samuel G. Biggerstaff. They ha\'e six children Ii\ing : Emmett, Lewis. W'illiam, Maud E., Aim liliza, and an infant.

farmer and stock raiser, section 17, post office I'lattsburg. The subject of this sketch is a native of Cla\' Count}-, Missouri, and \\'as born Januar}- 7, 1S48. While he was of an earl}- age, the famih- emigrated to this count}-, where he has since resided. He has 460 acres of land, making in all one of the finest stock farms in the state, and as a stock raiser, he is well and favorabi}- known throughout this district. His wife was, formerl}', Miss Laura T. Thompson, an estimable lady. The}- ha\-e as a result of this union a famil}- of four children, IMinnie L., Lizzie A., Nanc}- A. and an infant. Of such men as INIr. Scearce the citizens of Clinton County ma\- well be proud, and although yet a comparati\'ely young man, he stands in the front rank of our representative farmers.

G. R. Shepherd

section 28, post office Plattsburg, was born in Harrison (now Carroll) County, C)hio, Februar}- 10, 1818. His father, James, a native of County Fermanah, Ireland, came to America in 18 15. The subject of this sketch was educated and reared to manhood in his native county, following agricultural pursuits until 1861, when he became a resident of Clinton Count}-. His present farm he purchased in 1862, and it now consists of 407 acres of choice land, in a good state of cultivation. His imposing and handsome residence was built in 1876. A fine barn and orchard adorn the farm, and everything indicates a skilled and experienced management. Mr. S. is a great reader, and his mind once made up, it takes strong and convincing arguments to change it. He was married in 1844, to ^Nliss Letitia Atwell, a native of County Fermanah, Ireland. They have had eight children, fi\e of whom are li\-ing : Eliza A., John F., Charles W'., G. Alexandria, Letitia May ; lost three, Mary Jane, Tursey and James M. Himself and family are members of the M. E. Church.

Daniel Smith

justice of the peace. I'his gentleman has long been intimatel}- associated w-ith the interests of the town of Gower, and is also one of Clinton Count}-'s earl}- settlers. He is a nati\e of Lincoln Count}', Kentuck}-. His father, Elias, who was a nati\-e of \'irginia, was among the old settlers of Kejitucky, and removed to Barren CoLinty, ol that state, when

Daniel was quite jounc:^. He was there raised to manhood, antl educated, his early days bein^^ spent in tilling the soil. In 1857, he came to Missouri, locating in La Fayette Township. Clinton County, where he engaged in farming, and there" resided until 1 866, when he removed to his present location. Fie owned the land on wliicli Gower now stands^ laid out the town in company with the St. Joseph Land Company, the plat being made in Mr. Smith's name, and he gave one-half of the lots away, and has done much towards making it the live trading point that it has become. Mr. Smith is a man of clear judgment, and, since 1858, has been justice o[ the peace, at different periods, holding the office in La Fayette Township for seven years, discharging the duties creditably. He was married in 1841, to Miss Mar}- E. McDaniel, of Kentucky. They have had nine children : Elias T., Sarah E., John R., Albert, Daniel W., Henry C, Birdella, William B. and Bettie \V., deceased. Himself and wife are active members of the Christian Church.

uAiW'^r and slocl. raiser, section 25, post office Gower, a distinguished agriculturist of Clinton Count)-, and a pioneer in Northern Missouri,, who is favorably known, is a native of Jessamine County, Kentucky, and was born March 16, 1825. His father, James, was also a native of that state and emigrated, .with his family, including T. J., to Missouri, in 1845, locating in Buchanan County, close to the Clinton County line and a short distance from where Gower is now situated. Pie was engaged in farming until the time of his demise, which occurred October I, 185 I. Having been born May 30, 1801, he w-as, consequently, in his fiftieth year. His wife was formerly Miss Fannie S. Gatewood ; she was born February 2. 1799, and died January 13, 1873. The subject of this sketch taught his first school in the neighborhood of where the family located in Buchanan County, during the winter of 1845-6. The building w-as a log structure, 16x16 feet. Among his scholars was Thomas Finch, present deputy clerk of Buchanan County, and Eph. Kelly. In 1849, Mr. S. located where he now resides, and has since been identified with the growth and prosperity of the county. He is a successful farmer, and owes his success in life only to his own exertions and business tact, having been supported by untiring attention to his labor. In all commendable enterprises for the advancement of the public good, he is to be found among the foremost. Mr. S. has been twice married. First, in 184S, to Miss Josephine Biggerstaff ; she was born February 26, 1833, and died December 30, 1871. The result of this union was ten children, seven of \vhom are living: Dorcas D., deceased. Larkin E., deceased, Robert M., Rufus A., James S., John Thomas, George L., Joseph Wyatt, and Kelly Woodson, deceased. On the 22d of June, 1873.

Mary Eliza Kvaiis became his wife. Their family consists of Rhoela, Macjgie and Birdella, twins, born January 15, 1S76. former is deceased; Toh'ver, born March 9, hS/j, and Evans, born May 31, 18S0.

farmer and stock raiser, section 8, post office Plattsburj^, owes hisnati\'ity to North Carolina, havinc^ been born in Orange County, March 11, iSio. His father, Samuel, moved to that state from Pennsylvania. S. H. spent his early days in tilling the soil of North Carolina, and there resided until 1S36, when he became a resident of Clay County, Missouri. In 1843 he came to Clinton County, engaging in agricultural pursuits near Hainesville. He early was an eminent tiller of the soil in that section, and held the office of justice of the peace for several terms. In 1867 he located where he now resides, his estate now consisting of 250 acres, 200 of which are under cultivation. His residence, an attractive one, is pleasantly located, and indicates comfort and taste. He was married in 1843 to ?.Iiss Elizabeth Hale, of Kentuck}-. Ry this union they have had five children, three of whom are living: James, Laura and John B.; lost two, Monroe and Annie.

farmer, is a native of Woodford County, Kentucky, and was born near Versailles, October 7, 1S14. His father, James, was a native of that state, and in 1S21, with his family, including \V. W., emigrated to Missouri, and located in Clay County, three miles northwest of Libert}-. He was one of the pioneers of that county, and was there engaged in agricultural pursuits. The subject of this sketch was here raised to manhood, receiving the benefits of the schools of that day, which were few in number and inferior in quality. He pursued the vocation of farming until 1S56, when he came to Clinton County, locating where he now resides. Since that time, he has been interested in its agricultural developments, and its religious and educational progress. Mr. T. is liberal in his views, a deep thinker, and is possessed of excellent conversational powers. He assisted in suppressing the Morman difficulties in Caldwell County, with which many of the old and new settlers are familiar. Mr. Tillery has occupied the- pulpits of the Baptist Church for several years. He has been three times married. First, in 183S, to Miss Susan H. Poe. They had eight children, four of whom are living : Mary, Thomas. Emily and Jennie. Mrs. Tillery's death occurred January 6. 1856. On the 19th of April, 1S57, Mi<s M. A. Poe became his wife, and by this marriage they had four children : Albert D., William, Annie B.. now living, and Leander, deceased. Mrs. Tillery died July 19,

,1867. Oil the 24th of Ma\-, 1869, he married Mrs. Maria C. Vermillion Hy the latter union, he has had five children : iMnbree D., S. J., M) ra Grace, Gold Allen ; lost one, Leander J. His father, James Tillery, was a resident of Clinton Count)-, until his death.

farmer and stock raiser, section 2, post office Gower, is one who has d(jne his part towards j:^ivini^ the count}' its present en\iable reputation. lit: is a native of Shelby County, Kentucky, and was born September 17, iSi I. His fatlier, Thomas, is supposed to have been a nati\'e of Virc;"inia. The \\'ea'kle}-s are of Enijlish ancestry. The subject of this sketch spent his earl}- days in tilling the soil, and received a limited education in the old fashioned log school of that period. When a )'oung man, he met with a serious misfortune, whereby one of his limbs was injured. He then forsook farming, and learned the harness making trade, v\hich lie followed for fi\e )ears. In 1852, he came to Illinois, and, in the spring of 1853, came to Clinton County, locating where he now resides. He had many of the difficulties with which early settlers have to con- Lt:iiu, but, ueinu a man of sterling merit, and one not afraid of work, soon overcame these perplexities. His success in life is evinced from the fact that 475 acres of choice land no\v comprise his estate, the greater portion of which is under cultivation. Mr. W. was married, in Kentucky, to Miss Elizabeth Thralka. The\- ha\-e ten children : Mary, Eliza, Leander, Orin, Charlie, John, Willard, Orfie, Lucy and Thomas Jackson. Himself and family are members of the ^Missionary Baptist Church. ; . .

farmer and stock raiser, section 2, post office Gower, v.-as born in Shelb\- Count)-, Kentuck)-, November i, 1830, and is a son of Thomas Weakle)', who was a native of \'irginia. In 1849, J. C. came to St. Joseph, Missouri, and in the autumn of 1853, located where he now resides. His estate consists of 243 acres of choice land. He has been twice married ; first, in 1852, to Mary Thomas, by whom he had four children : Ella and Mary T., now living ; two are deceased : Annie and Laura B. Mrs. W. died during the war. His second wife was Mary Lyons, and by this latter marriage there are four children living: Lulu D., Robert E., Ben F. and Ira. Lost one, John. Himself and family are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

George W. Whitson

native of \'ii-;inia. Me wa-^ amoiic,^ the first t(j h^catc in Clay Count\-, Missouri, and came to Clinton in the sprinc^ of 1833, and hc-re he was closely identified with the development of the count}-, beinc,^ one of the first to make his home in the vicinity of where Cower now stands, ha\'- ing located one mile south of that point. His death occurred in 1840. He was a public sj^irited and enterprisinc,^ citizen, and was admired b\-all. He had been a soldier in the war of 1S12. His son, G. \\'., was born in Tennessee, July 12, 181 1, and came to this state with his father in 1821, livini; first in St. Louis County, thence to Saline County, and afterwards to Clay and Clinton Counties, where the greater portion of the time he has since been a resident. In 1S37-8, he was in the Seminole war in Florida. In 1843. he located in Platte Township, Buchanan Count)-, residing there until 1S46, and was one of the first farm openers and residents in that locality. In 1846, he returned to Clinton County, and settled where he now resides. His present estate, consists of over 266 acres, the greater portion of which is under cultivation. Mr. W. is a w-ell informed gentleman, and to him we are indebted for many \aluable articles pertaining to the earlier settlement of Atchison Tounship. He was married in 1S44 to Miss Xancy Smith. She is the daughter of Hugh Smith, Kji Aicieei Lounty, Kentucky. They have three children, John Madison, James Harvey, and Mary Frances. Mr. \V."s mother, formerly r\Iiss Sarah Jeffries, died in Clinton County, in 1S72.

John F. Atchison

farmer, section 35, post office Easton, was born in Bath Count\-, Kentucky, January 23, 1S23, and in the fall of 1843 he came to Missouri, and located at Lexington, where he was engaged in various business till 1845. In September of the same \-ear he was married to Miss Ephemia A. Clark. They then located on a farm in La Fayette Count>-, where the}- remained till 1847, then moving to Buchanan County. There Mr. A. resided till 1872, when he moved to his present location. His farm contains 160 acres. Mrs. Atchison was born in La Favctte Count\-.

fcirnicr and stu^.k raiser, section 22, post office Plattsburg. The subject of this sketch was born in Washington County, Tennessee, but was raised in Sullivan Comity. He received a common school education. His father, being quite an extensive farmer, James" time was devoted principally in looking after that business. He was married, March 4, 1849, to Miss Xancy Chase, a native of Tennessee. In 1856, Mr. and Mrs. A. came to Clinton Count}', and settled near their present location. The farm now consists of sixty-two acres of well improved land. Mr. A. has a pleasant residence, with all necessary out buildings, and an orchard about three acres in extent. He is a man of decided character, with strong and enduring convictions of right. He served in the Mexican war, but did not take any active part in the late rebellion, although his sympathies were with the South. Mr. and r^Irs. A. have three child- ...; ll\[v:'^: J:....: }.L, Mar}- M. and Sarah M. They are members of the Christian Church.

B. A. Ball

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, post office Stewartsville, is a nati\'e of Abbeyville District, South Carolina, and was born on the 6th da\- of September, 1S42. He received a common school education, and at the age of fifteen \-ears, with his parents, he moved to Greene County, Arkansas, and assisted his father on a farm until the spring of 1S61. He then enlisted in Company E., Fifth Regiment. Arkansas Volunteer Infantry, and did guard duty until the following fall, when he was mustered into the Confederate service. He participated in the battles of Nashville, Tennessee, and Shiloh, and was wounded at the last named place. He was also at the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and Kenesaw Mountain, and afterward returned to his home, in 1865. Mr. B. remained at home with his parents until he was married, on the 26th day of December 1S66, to Miss Nancy F. Elwood, a native of Grayson County, Virginia. She was born on the r6th day of December, 1855, and, with her parents, moved to Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Ball came to this county in the fall of 186S, and for one year resided near Stewartsville. They then moved to DeKalb County, in 1869, and lived there until 1S75, at that time returning to Clinton County. The subject ot this sketch rented land, and, in 1877, made his first purchase of land, and is now the owner of 200 acres of well improved land, surrounded and subdivided by fine osage hedges. They have been blessed with a

(deceased) was a native of Tennessee, and was born in the month of Ma\', 1820. He was reared to manhood in his native state, and about 1842 he came to Daviess Count)-, i\Iissouri, where he reniained till the fall of 1858, and then moved to Texas, with the intention of making that his home. He and his famil)' not beini,^ satisfied with the countr)', the spring followini^ found him a citizen of Clinton County, Missouri. He located on the farm in section 32 now occupied by his widow. While in his nati\-e state he learned the cabinet trade, which he followed for a number of )'ears after settling in Daviess County, Missouri. In April, 1845, Mr. B. was married to ]Miss Elizabeth J. McCulley. After his marriage he followed farming till the time of his demise, which occurred Ma)' 18, 1866. He left a farm of 100 acres to his famil)-, which consisted of nine children, eight of whom are now living : John T., Mary J., Alexander L., Mattie A., Charles P.. Louis C, Emily E. and Lizzie B. ]\Irs. Breeden is a native of Missouri, and was born April 5, 1830. Charles P. Breeden, who has taken charge of the farm since the death of his father, was born in Clinton Count)-, Missouri, April 6, 1859, and has adhered closel)' to agricultural pursuits from bo)-hood.

Hiram Brown

farmer, patentee and manufacturer of the Flora Washer, section 8, post office Stewartsville, was born in Canada West. Elgin Count)", October 4, 1841, and was reared and educated in his native state until si.xteen years of age. In 1833, ^^^ accompanied his parents to Carroll County, Missouri, where he followed the painting business. In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service, and was detailed as pilot. He participated in the engagements at Boonville and Lexington, and in 1S62, returned to Carroll Count)-, and was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Teeter, a native of Missouri, born July 2S, 1S45. In the autumn of 1863, ^^^ removed to Illinois, near Ouinc)% and engaged in farming for two years, and in 1S65, came to this county and settled near Stewartsville, and in 1867, purchased his present propert)-, comprising fort)- acres of well impro\-ed land. In iSjJ, Mr. Brown in\-ented the F'loral Washer, a machine of superior merit, and the trade he has built up is a sufficient guarantee of it.- usefulness and labor saving qualities. Their famil)- consist of se\-en children living: George W., Mar)' E., Anna E., Adda D., P^ffie M., James O. and Charles H. Lost one son - Willard P. Mr. and Mrs. Brown arc members of the Bapti^t Church.

Georgk X. Rurch

farmer, section ^o, post office Stewartsville, is a native of New York. and was born in Columbia Count)', November -8, 1841. He received a fair education, and was for some time cnL^aged in teachini^. He was also emi)loyed at \arious occupations durini^ his younj^^er days. In the fall of 1862, he enlisted in Company D, 150th New York, and remained in service fourteen months. In 1S65, he went to Texas, where he was occupied in a mercantile establishment as book-keeper, for two years, then returned to New York, and, in a short time, came to Missouri, and located in Kansas City, where he. remained during the winter of 1868-69. He then located where he has since resided, except from 1871 to 1S73, during which time he made his home in New York. His farm contains eighty acres. Mr. B. was married, October 28, 186S, to Miss Ann Elizabeth Dexter. She was born at Long Island in January, 1843. They have six children : Bernice L., N. Dexter, Carrie H., Charles E., George B. and H. Berkley.

O. B. Burgess

farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Mason County, Kentucky, and was born on the 15th day of August, 1820. His father was a prominent and wealthy farmer of that county, and young Burgess turned his attention to the breeding of fine stock. He was united in marriage on the 2d da)- of February, 1842, with Miss Phebe D. Killgore, a native of Kentuck)-. She was born on the Sth day of February, 1824. Mr. B., after his marriage, continued farming and the breeding of fine stock until 1S60, \vhen he moved to Minerva, for the purpose of educating his children. There he remained until 1S64, when he closed out his entire business and mo\-ed to Platte County, Missouri. He was engaged in farming until 1867. when, with his famil\-, he came to this county and lived at Plattsburg for one >'ear. Mr. B. soon purchased his present farm, which now contains 120 acres of well improved land, situated in section 22, about eight mi^es northwest of Plattsburg. Mr. Burgess, in common with man)- others, lost heavily during the late war. He took no active part in that engagement, although his sympathies were with the South. He has been a life long Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. B. have eight children living: Ann D. S., Martha M., R. O., Cora, Harrison G., Abbie, Ella, Mary F.. and one deceased - W'm. S.

Cornelius H. Cla Water

farmer, section 21, post office Stewartsville. The subject of this sketch is an aged man. whose head has been frosted by many winters. For several months he has been disablerl from performing any ph)'sical labor.

on account of paral\-sis. He is a native of Ulster County, Xew \'ork, and was born January 2, 18 10. When an infant, he, with his parents, moveci to Lycomin;^, (now Trenton}, County, Pennsj-lvania, where he was reared to manhood. While a youn;_^ man he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed as his occupation for seven years. He was then empIo\'ed b\' the PennsyKania Canal tor a })eriod of time, liis duty beiniT the sharpening of tools, and blasting. He was afterwards con- !iected with a railroad company as supciintendent of bridge work, for four years. In the year 1842, Mr. C. emigrated to Missouri, and located in Clinton Count}', near Plattsburg, where he resided for ten )-ears, when he moved to his present location. Since coming to Missouri, he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now has a farm of 150 acres. He was married February 10, 1846, to Mrs. Mary K. Smith, (her maiden name was Peck), and she was born in North Carolina in January, 1S17, and died in 1S75. Their family consists of four children living: William J., Jane E., Sarah S. and Fannie ¥.. Mr. C. is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Thos. J. Cook

section 7, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Shelby County, Kentucky, and was born on the 17th day of October, 1846, on a farm. At the age of fifteen years, he came to Missouri, accompanied b\- his elder, brother, and settled in Buchanan County, where he remained five years, and then came to Clinton County, in 1865. In 1867, he sold his propert\-, consisting of only a saddle horse, and entered college, where he pursued his studies for one year. He then returned to his home, and devoted his time in herding stock to enable him to procure funds to complete his education. In 1868-9, ^^'^ taught school, and, in the latter year, entered the William Jewell College, and continued his studies for two years. He was united in marriag, on the lOth da}' of February, 1870, to Miss Marceline Jones, a native of Georgia, born on the 13th of January, 1856. She moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, in 1S67, and to Clinton County in 187 1. Mrs. Cook was educated at St. Joseph. Their family consists of Grace, M. Hope, . James B., W^alter S., and Eugene, deceased.

S. H. Daniel

section 6, post ofifice Stewartsville. The subject of this sketch, familiarly known as "Sam," was born at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, on the 24th o( August, 1835, on a farm. His educational advantages were excellent, and in the fall of 1843, he, with his parents, moved to the southeastern part of Buchanan Count}-, Missouri, there locating on a farm. His father died v.hen Sam. was but sixteen }'ears of age, and loft his motlur with the care of quite a faniil)-. S. H. assumed the responsibiliivof carinij for the family, and carried on farming;. When eighteen \-ears of age, he made a trip to New Mexico, as a freighter, and returned and continued farming. In 1859, he again crossed the plains to Salt Lake Cit\-, being interested in a merchant's train, and, subsequently, returned by a pack train. He then devoted his time to tilling the soil, and speculating in live stock, and at various times would make shipments east. In the summer of 1865, in connection with J. D. Clasbe}-, he fitted out a wagon train, loaded it with government corn, and delivered it at Fort Halleck, Dakota Territory , a distance of S50 miles, receiving a competency of $15.00 per hundred, as freightage. After returning, he resumed his business as a live stock merchant, and, for many \-ears, was one of the heaviest shippers in Northwest Missouri. In June, 1878, he accepted the position of live stock agent for the Wabash Railway Company, his headquarters being at St. Joseph, Missouri. ^Ir. Daniel is a member in good standing, of the Masonic fraternity, both lilue Lodge and Chapter, at Stewartsx'ille. His home consists of 200 acres of land, well improved in every respect. He was married on the loth day of September. 1861, to Miss Elizabeth F. McWilliams, a native of Missouri. The family of Mr. and Mrs. D. consists of: Willie, born Ma}- 20, 1862, James, born ?^Iarch 19, 1864, Dollie M.. born October 8, 1866, Oria A., born February iS, 1869, and died August 31, 1871, Pinkie, born February 10, 1^71, Joel, born February 10, 1S73. Maude, born November 13, 1S76.

George Delaney

blacksmith, farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Crab Orchard, Lincoln County, Kentuck}-, and was born on the loth day of December, 1840. He received a common school education, and at the age of sixteen j^ears, commenced learning the trade of blacksmith with James Hendricks. He continued in this gentleman's employ for three years, when, having mastered his trade, he went to Lexington and worked two years. Thence to Terre Haute, Indiana, where he worked for two )-ears, and then mo\ed to Elbridge, Illinois, remaining one summer. His next move was to Cainesville. Harrison County, Missouri, where he carried on business for seven years, then selling out. He went to Stewartsville, DeKalb County, Missouri, remained ten months, and then came to this county in 1873. Here he has since resided, and is now the owner of 175 acres of well improved land, situated in section 4. Mr. D. is a charter member 01 Stewartsville Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was united in marriage to Miss S. M. Dyerle. a native of this state, and b\- this union the\- have a family of seven children : Katie, Oda D., Ollie C, Nora W., Ada M., B. B. and Emma W.

La Favhite Town'Ship John Ducoixg

farmer and stock raiser, section 8, post oftlce Stewartsx-jllo, was bori^ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the Sth day of June. 1833. and lived thereuntil 1845, and then came with his parents to lUichanan County, Missouri. The followini^r year his father enlisted in the Mexican war, and the care of the famiU- de\-olved on yomii^^ John. He enj^aged in agricultural pursuits, and continued the same until eighteen years of age, and then commenced working for a Jacob Bohart, as a farm hand. In 1S52 and 1853. he was engaged in breaking prairie. On the 14th of September, 1854, he married Miss Martha \'aughn, of Clincon Count)-, who was born on the 2Sth da}' of March, 1835, she being the first white child born in Plattsburg. He settled on a farm near his present residence. In 1S63, he accepted a position as purchasing agent for Tilden, Curtis & McHath, of the American Packing Companx', Chicago, and at the same time carried on his farming operations. His farni now consists of 220 acres of good land. Mr. Ducoing is a member of the Masonic fraternit\', and both himself and wife are consistent church members, the former of the Christian, and the latter of the Baptist Church. Their famil\- conbisLs ui nine caiiuien: Katie P., \\ illiam A., Luc}' J.,Templeton J., John W'., I'^rank B., Anna L., George D. and Martha M. , . . ..

Hiram Elrod

farmer, section }6, post office Stewarts\'ille, was born in Ashe Count}-, North Carolina. November 18, 1820. and was reared in his nati\-e count\-, and while there acted as deputy sheriff for four years. He was engaged in farming over many different parts of that state, and afterwards resided in Lee County, Virginia, for four }'ears, there being occupied in teaching. In 1858, he mo\"ed to Arkansas, where he was engaged in farming and teaching till the breaking out of the war, and iii 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate service, remaing till the close of the war. He then came to Clinton County, Missouri, where he has since resided. excei)t during three }ears, when he li\ed in DeKalb Count}-. Mr. E. has held the office of justice of the peace since 1876. His farm contains eight}- acres of choice land. February 11, 18^.5, he was married to Miss Caroline Wells. She was born in Grayson Count}-, \'irginia, August 25, 1823. The}- have three children, Nancy P., John W'., George A., and ha\'e lost seven.

farmer and stock raiser, section 20. post offiee Stewartsville, was born in Monroe Count}-. (3hio, September 6, 1823, and when one }-ear old was taken by his parents to Indiana, where they resided for six years, then moving to Illinois. In the year 1837, they moved to Buchanan County, Missouri. Franklin was educated in the common schools of his diffL-rcnt locations, and, in i<S|6, he enlisted in the Mexican war, remainiuL,^ m service for fourteen months, being mustered out as second lieutenant. In 1855, he moved to Jefferson County, Kansas, where he remained till 1861, and then came to Clinton County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He was engaged in the mercantile trade four \-ears, and in the year 1S57, while in Jcfterson County, Kansas, was elected to the legislature for one term and was a member of the county board for two terms. Mr. Finch's landed estate consists of 580 acres of land. He makes his principal occupation the raising of stock. He is a Mason and a member of Stewartsville Lodge No. 1S2. He was married March 25, 1S49, to Miss Margaret Moore. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1829. They have had nine children, eight of whom are now living: Emma, Martin L., Edmond L., Florence A., Margaret E., Maud, David R., and Franklin.

Gaines Greene. '

section 23, post ofnce Uower, among the most prominent stock men and farmers in Clinton County, is a native of Mason County, Illinois, and was born March 8, 1S53. His father, Hon. \V. G. Greene, is a well known citizen of that state, and has figured conspicuously in the commercial and political circles there for the past quarter of a century. He was an intimate friend of Abraham Lincoln and War Governor Yates, and partlythrough his influence the former came before the people for President. For a number of years he has been engaged in the banking business at Tallula. He was instrumental in having a number of the now popular railroads fn Illinois, and has been prominently identified with a number of commendable enterprises for the state's advancement. Gaines was raised and educated in his native state, attending for a time the Commercial College at Poughkeepsie, New York. He early manifested an interest in farmmg and stock raising, and to the latter he has given his attention for a number of years. In the spring of 1880, he came to Missouri, locating on his present farm, which consists of 641 acres of land, unsurpassed in t.he state. A commodious residence is upon the farm, which indicates comfort and prosperity. Mr. Greene is well informed upon the current events of the day and is an interesting member of society. On the 2d of October, 1878, he was married to Miss Julia Blankenship, an estimable young lady of Menard County, Illinois. They have one daughter : Dasie.

John N. Grimes

farmer and stock raiser, section 5. post office Stewartsville, is a native of Clintonville, Kentucky, and was born in 1S56. At the age of three years he. with his parents, moved to Clay County, Missouri, lucatin- near Liberty, where he continued to reside until 1.S30. I le then api)rcntieed himself to the hrm of Smithey & McCuUou-h, carpenters and house joiners, and remained in their employ till 1854, when he came to Piattsbur^r, t^iis county. There he was connected with Love ^S; Leeper until 1859, and assisted in buildin- the first Methodist church in that city. During the followin;.; sprin.^^ Mr. G. crossed the plains to Salt Lake City in the employ of Llias Barber, freic^diter. Associated with eif,dit others he procured an outfit, consistini,^ of a wagon and five yoke of o.xen, and with provisions, they started for California, but unfortunately, having lost the most of their oxen, he was obliged to walk the last 150 miles to Honey Lake Valley. After spending some seven years in California and Oregon he returned to this county by the Pony Express in 1866. He 'was^'united in marriage on the 24th day of December, 1867, with Mrs. Sarah Best, the widow of Joseph Best. Mrs. Grimes is a native of North Carolina, born on the iith day of >Larch, 1843. Mr. Grimes' farm consists of 260 acres. He is a member of the ^Lasonic order, and both he and his wife are members of the Lebanon Baptist Church. Their family circ'e 'cor^'-^ts ^f children: Fannie and John E.; lost one son, Charles T. Mrs. Grimes has three children by a former marriage : Laura J., Albert and Joseph H. The mother of Mrs. Grimes, who is eighty-four years of age, finds a pleasant home with her children.

farmer and stock raiser, section 32, post oftke Stewartsville, was born in Clearfield County. Pennsylvania. February 16, 1834, and was reared on a farm in his native county, where he received his primary education. After attaining to the age of twenty-one years, he entered the Pine Grove Academy of Center County, Pennsylvania, which institution he attended for tive years, teaching during the vacations. He then taught in Pennsylvania for about five years, when he became engaged in the lumber business, and in 1865 he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania, where he embarked in oil speculation. In a short time he found himself in Denver City, Colorado, with but five dollars in his possession. Shortly afterward he came to Clinton County, :\Iissouri, and in connection with farming was engaged in teaching for ten years. He now has a farm of 180 acr'es, all ofwhich is well improved. Mr. Holt was married ^Lirch 5, 187 1, to Miss Nancy J. McCrosky. She was born in Greenup County, Kentucky. They have five children, \Vm. B., David \V., Hugh, Edward and Charles.

reared in Lee Count)-, \'irginia, ren"iainin;4 on the fyrni with his parentuntil the age of twenty >-ears, haxini; received a common school education. In 1841. he moved to I'latte Cit\', Platte County, Missouri, and for four years devoted his time to farming;. In 1845, he mo\-ed to Richardson County, Xcbraska, and ^ave his entire attention to the ferr)- business, at St. Stephens, on the Missouri Ri\'er, in iS^y returning to Piaite County, Missouri. P'or four and one-half }'ears he was in the emplu\- of Stephen Johnson, a merchant at Platte City, and attended to all outsicje business such as the selling of real estate, stock, etc. After leaving the above named firm, Mr. H. devoted his attention to farming, and in i8'';2. he came to Clinton County, Missouri. He was united in marriage, on the 9th day of October, 1862, to Miss Sarah Delane}-, a native of Linc'ln County, Kentuck}'. She was born on the 30th day of January. 1842. Mr. Hudson is now general agent for tlie Williams Washer. He and liis wife are both members of the Christian Church.

John W. Jones

farmer and raiser of thoroughbred stock, section 5, post office Stewartsvilla. Among the many substantial agriculturists and successful ^tock raisers, A\"ho have contributed much to the reputation of Clinton Countw and one deserving of special notice, is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Fauquier County, \''irginia, November 23, 1832, and v>hen seven j-ears of age, came with his parents to Platte Count}-, Missouri. Fie was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. After the death ofhis parents, he lived with his grand parents until 1852. and then took the management of a plantation belonging to an aunt, and in 1856, he rented a large farm, and de\-oted his entire attention to rai>- ing hemp, grain and stock, and in 1S58, he removed to Clinton Count}-, and settled on his present farm, which he had purchased the fall pre\ious. Plis farm is one of the best stock farms in the county, containing 240 acres, divided by a living hedge into seventeen fields, well watered. His buildings are far abo\e the average. Beside a good dwelling .^nd tu-o barns, he has shelter for 1,000 head o( sheep. During the late war his sympathies were with the South, but he took no active part in the contest. He was married Januar}- 31, 1S60. to Miss INIar}- E. W}lie. a native of Licking County, Kentuck}-. She was boin in the }-ear 1839. They have five children li\ing: Anna E.. born October 3, i86f ; Mary Virginia, born P^ebruar}- 13, 1865; Leila A., born June 16. 1S69; Arthur T., born Februar}- 12, 1874; Allen W., born August 6, 1878. Lost three: Scott W.. born October 18, 1863, died in November, 1863 ; Lewis L., born March 18, 1867, died June 20. 1871 ; Mattie A. , born January 8, 1872, died March 8, 1877.

section 28, post oftice Stewartsvillc, was born in Oranj^c Count)', North Carolina, XoveiT\bcr 5, 1809, her maiden name bcini; Wilkinson. She was raised to womanhood in her nati\'e cuunty, and was there rnariied September 28, 1831, to John R. McUaniel. He was also born in the same count}', and tliere Ljrew up. In 1841, they moved to Missouri and located in C1a\' Count\", where they resided for two y».-ars, and then settled in Clinton County, where Mr. McD. resided till the time of his demise. Ma)' 10, i860. They had a famih' of ten children, five of whom are now living: Jane (now Mrs. Saunders. ; born March 8, 1840; Xancy E^ (now Mrs. Laffoon), born December 28, 1841 ; P^elle fnow Mrs. Picketc), born August 31, 1849 ; William X., born October 8, 184"; and John J. ^ born March 6, 1832. Since the death of Mr. McDaniel his son. William N., has taken charge of the'farm, he being the onl\- child now at home. The estate embraces 115 acres of choice land.

farmer and stock raiser, section 21. post ofhce Plattsburg, is a native of Madison County, Kentuck}', and was born on the i6th day of March, 1S31, on a farm. He received a common school education, and in i83<> with his parents, he moved to Clay Count}', Missouri, locating near Libert}'. He subsequent!}' moved to this count}" and soon commenced giving his whole attention to farming and the raising of stock. In 1S35, he crossed the plains to Denver, occupying the position of bull-whacker, and returned the following fall. He was united in marriage in 1865 to Miss Etha Hickman, a native of Kentuck}-, born May 18, 1844. They have five children, Pearle, Josephine, J. J., Archibald, and ]Mar}'. Mr. and Mrs, Perkins are both members of the Christian Church.

W.H.Price

farmer and stock raiser, section 22, post office Gower, is a natix'e of Xorth Carolina, having been born in Caswell Count}' on the 4th of October, 1830. With his parents, he moved to Woodville, Platte Count}', Missouri, in May, 1844, and assisted his parents in opening up the farm. In March, 1846, he moved to Clinton County, and settled near the place where he now resides. He was united in marriage, September 2. 1832, v/ith Miss Francis Simes, a native of Clay County, Missouri, born April 14, 1S29. She died on the 13th da}' of Jul}'. 1870. Se\'en children were the result of this Union : Elizabeth. Florence, Minnie, Richard S., Benjamin, Emmet and Ernest. Mr. Price was again married January 3, 1872, to Miss E. Saunders, a nati\-e of Clinton Count\', Missouri, born on the farmer and stock raiser, section 22, j)ost office Gower. This popular fellow citizen, who. for over a quarter of a centurv, has labored for the best interests of Clinton Count)-, is a n<iti\ e of Randolijh Count)', Xr/rth Carolina, and was born January 13, 1S30. Mis father, Mark, was also a native of North Carolina, and emigrated, with his family, to Missouri, in 1S42, locating on Rock House Prairie, Buchanan Count}-. The subject of this sketch \\"as here raised and educated. In 1850. he went to California, engaged in mining, and returned in 1S34. The same year, he bought a farm in Clinton County, and located on the same, which he has since occupied. Mis landed estate consists of 346 acres in Clinton Count)', and about lOO acres in Buchanan Count)-. In stock raising and feeding, which he makes a specialty, his business will conipare fa\-orabl\- V. illi cii.y in Liic luwiibiup. In 1S34, I^Iiss P. J. Deer, of Buchanaii County, became his wife. The)- ha\'e six children : Albert. Joshua, PLdward. Mollie, Claude and Lulu. Himself and family are members of the M. P:. Church South.

Joshua Ray

farmer and stock raiser, post office Gower. This enterprising young gentleman is a son of Mr. C. S. Ra)-, and was born in Clinton Count)-, in 1S58. He was raised and educated in this count)-. His estate consists of 104 acres, sevent)--five in Clinton and the balance in Buchanan County. His residence is in Buchanan Count)-, close to the Clintcni County line. In 1879, ^'^'^ married Miss Mar)- E. Cook, of DeKalb Count)-.

Emsley Rose

former and stock raiser, section 14, post office Gower, the subject of this sketch, one of the oldest settlers of Clinton County, is a nati\-e of Harrison Count)', Indiana, and was born on the 14th of Xo\ember, 1815, ; and with his parents came to Missouri in 1820. He settled in Cla)-

North Carolina, and was born on the 19th of Januar)', 1819, and with her parents came to Mis-iouri in 1843. aiKl settled in Platte Count)-. Mr.

Rose came to Clinton Count}-, and settled at his j:)resent residence in 184^. His landed interest now embraces 340 acres of well iniprcnx-d land, which wa> [)urcliased from the L(o\ernment at $1.25 jter acre. Mr. and Mrs. llosc have nine children : Mar\- K., Sarah A., \''ictoria, William P.. Mar\- Cameron, J. C. (deceased;, I'^lvira, X'ercena C. I^msle)- L., luiwin Lee.

section ,33, po.^t office Stewartsxille, is one wiio has been close!}' associated with the medical fraternit)' of Clintcm and tiie adjoinin^^ counties. He is a native of Monticello, Wajne Count}-. Kentuck}-, where he was born September 22, 18 10. He was raised and educated in that state, and in 1835, commenced the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Jesse Sweeny, of Monticello, a proniinent practitioner of that section. With him he continued for three }-ears, and afterwards read medicine with Drs. Fleece and Neisinger, of Dan\'ille, Kentuck}', commencing to practice at Libert} , Casey Count}-, Kentuck}'. In 1840, he removed to Crab Orchard. Kentucky, there remaining until 1S59, when he emigrated to Iw'!^.-<ouri, iocaiing in Clinton County, where he has since been a resident. Dr. Sanders has attained more than a loC-al reputation in the medical world. His career in Clinton Count}- has been a successful. one, and his judgment is frequently called into requisition in critical cases. He has an excellent library, is a close student, and is a pleasant gentleman and a fluent conversationalist. In 1880, he was the choice of the people of Clinton Count}- for the office of coroner and was elected b}- a large majority. The Dr. has a fine farm under a high state of cultivation. He was married at Crab Orchard. Kentucky, to Miss Mary E. Burch. She was born September i, 182 1. They have had six children, Sarah E., Julia M., James F.. William B., Maggie C, and Charles J. Mrs. Sanders died August 22. 1870. William B. is one of Gower's prominent business men, having been in the drug trade at that place for several y.ears. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to Gower lodge. Himself and family are members of the Baptist Church.

Rev. D. G. Sauxders

pastor of the Baptist Church, was born in Clinton County, Missouri, March 4, 1843. He received his education in his native county, and at Stewartsville. Being brought up on a farm, he followed that occupation till 1865, when he embarked in the mercantile trade at Starfield. which bus- -iness he pursued for. four }-ears. He returned to his farm, and, in 1S72. entered the ministr}-, in w-hich he has since been activel}- engaged. He united with the church in the }-ear 1862, and was baptized b}-the late Rev.

"- James D. Black, of" Kentucky. He was married by the same gentleman, July 30, 1861, to Miss Sarah J. McDaniel, of North Carolina. She was born March 4, 1S40. They have had ten children, seven of whi>m arc n(v,v livin-^: Robert P.. Joseph N.. Ida, Cora, Berry \V., Anna and Dora. Mr. S.'s father, Robert H. Saunders, now deceased, was a natix'c of Virginia, and was born in Bedford County, March 3, 1814. In 1838, he came to Missouri, and soon after located in Clinton County. September 26, 1839, he was married to Miss Sallie E. McGill. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and deacon of the same at the time of his demise, July 22, 1 866. He had a family of seven children, six of whom are living : Elvira, Daniel G.. Robert P., Martha J., Sultana and Henry W. Mrs. Saunders, who now resides on the farm, was born in Howard County. Missouri, October 6, 18 18. When three years of age, she went to Clay Count)-, Missouri, and subsequently to this county.

John E. Swope

farmer, stock raiser and feeder, section 16, post office Plattsburg". Among tlie piomiiicnL and Miccesstul farmers of Clinton County, is the subject of th's sketch. He is a native of Boone County. Missouri, and was born on the Sth day of February, 1832. At the age of five years he, with his parents, moved to Platte County, Missouri, remaining there until 1S49, when he went to California. In 1853, he returned to his former home in Platte County, and resumed the life of a farmer. On the third day of February, 1853, he was united in marriage to Miss L. A. Mun, a native of Buckingham County, Virginia. She came to Missouri with her parents in 1844. Mr. and Mrs. S. came to this county in 1855, and settled near their present residence, which now consists of 440 acres of {mpro\-ed land, surrounded and subdivided by osage hedge fences. Tliey have a family of seven children : J. L., C. T., William PL, Alice G., James A., Annie E., Francis H. They are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Barnard Ward

farmer, section 19, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Northampton County, April 21, 1S20. He has followed farming from boyhood. In 1839, he moved to Adams Count)-, Illinois, v.here he remained till 1S70, when he came to his present location. He now has a good farm of over 316 acres, w-ell improved, and he is considered to be one ol the most successful farmers in the county, flis wife, also, has a farm of seventy-seven acres. Pie was married April 15, 1845. to Miss Ann Limb, a native of England. They have three children: Joseph H., George, and Mary A.

James W. Watsox

farmer, section 30, post office Stewartsville, was born in Bond County, Illinois, January 12, 1848, and when two years of a<^c his parents' mo\eci to Mi-i>()uri and located in Clinton County, wht.re lie has since resided, except two seasons, during which time he was enga^jjed in freighting on the plains. He has followed farming from bo)'hood, and now has a farm of 210 acres of improved land. Mr. \\". was married November 13, 1873, to Miss Kansas Iloggatt. who was born in Knox County, Illinois, September 9, 1855. The)- have two children : Charley E., and Jessie L.

farmer and stock dealer, section 28, post office Stewarts\-ille, is a native of North Carolina, and was born in Orange County, December 25, 1S29. \\'hen ten years of age his parents moved to Clay County, Missouri, and in one \-ear located in Clinton Count}'. He has followed farming from bo>-hood, and now has a farm containing twenty-two acres, all of which is well improved, he having between five and six miles of hedge fence. He also has 400 acres of land in IJeKalb Count}-, which he uses as a stock farm. Mr. \V. was married August ij , 1857, to Miss Sophia Clause. She was born in Mason County, Kentucky, in the year 1839. The}- have four children : Netta, William P., Katie B. and Luella.

James A. Wilkinson

farmer and stocl: dealer, section 29, post office Stewartsville. The subject of this sketch was born, reared and has, with the exception of a short time, always lived in Clinton Coimt}', Missouri. The date of his birth was April 15, 1S42. He has followed farming the principal part of his life. In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service, in Company I. of Hughes' regiment, and remained in the service for two }-ears. sixmonths of the time being held as prisoner. In 1865, he went to Montana, where he was engaged in freighting for nearl}- three years. During 1873-6, Mr. W. was engaged in the mercantile trade at Stewartsville. His landed estate consists of 360 acres. He was married Februar}- 9. 1868, to Miss Sue E. Pickett, of DeKalb County, Missouri. She died in the year 1876, lea\-ing three children, one of whom is Ii\-ing - Annie. He was again married March 15, 1877, to Mrs. Mar}- Eulreken, of Missouri. Her maiden name was Krews. The}- have one child - Josie.

Nelson Williams

farmer, and patentee and manufacturer of the Williams" Eureka Washing Machine, section 17, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Fleming

County. Kcnluck}-, aiul was born March 21,1829, am! was reared and educated in liis native state. His earl)- life was that of a fartner hoy. In 1851, he emii^rated lo Missouri and settled in Liberty, Clay Count)-, and \vorked at the trade of carpenter and cabinet maker. He was married June 19, IN5I, to Klizabeth DeMoss. In 1857, he removed to Clinton Count)- and settlefl in Plattsbur;^^ where he lived three \-ears. Mrs. Williams died J:'nuar)- 29, 1839, leavinij one son, Thomas. In lS6u, inrenioved to Platte Count)-, lie was ai^ain married April 3, 1S61, to Malinda Bade)-, a nati\e of X'ir^inia. The same )-ear he chan^^^ed his residence to Lea\-enworth, and, after residing.; there fourteen months, returned to Platte Count)', where he li\'ed two )-ears. and tlien, once more, made his home in Clinton Couiit)-. and settled where lie no'vv li\es. His farm contains forty acres of j;;"ood land, well imjM-o\-ed. He has, b)- his second marriac,^e, four children : Anna F.. Andrew J., Sarah J., and Charles J. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Williams are members of the Christian Church. Durincj the present year Mr. Williams has inxented a washingmachine, which, for simplicit)', durability, utilit)' and econom)'. is unequaled b)- an)- machine in use, coming as it does within the means of all.

J. T. Wood

The subject of this sketch is a man of high moral standing, of an industrious disposition, and one constantly devoting his time to the interest of his business. He is a native of Reynolds County, Missouri, and was born on a farm on the iith da)- of r\Ia)-, 1855. He there resided, assisting his parents in tilling the soil, his education being completed under the tutorship of Professor N. G. Jacks. At the age of twent)' years he went to Grayson Count)-. Texas, and spent about thirteen months traxeling through Texas, the Indian Territory and Kansas, returning to his home in 1S75. The follow-ing fall he moved to Platte County, locating near Platte Cit)-, where he remained some three years pursuing the occupation of a farmer. In 1879 he visited his parents in Re)-nolds Count)', and spent the winter in fox and deer hunting. The following spring he returned to his place of business in Platte Count)-, there continuing until September to, 1880, when he closed out and returned to the old homestead and took charge of his father's farm and stock. He is now doing a thriving business, and bids fair to become one of Reynolds County's most prominent and w-ealthy citizens.

City Of Stewartsville Gaines Adams

constable and revenue collector of Washington Township, DcKaib. Count)- is a native o^ Kentucky, and was born in Pulaski County. January ?S. 1836. He was reared in his native count)', and cainc to Mis>ouri in 1836, remaining- a citizen of I'latte Count)- till 1857, when he came to DeKalb Count)-. In 1852, he enlisted ia the Federal .ser\ice, in the h'ourth ^Missouri Ca\-alr)-, with which he remained till the close of the war, serving as 'sergeant and sergeant major. iJuring the last six months he was dispatch carrier for Governor Fletcher. After tlie close of the war. Mr. A. returned home, and, in the )-ear 1868, was appointed as depvit)- sheriff of DeKalb Count)-, holding the position two years. He was then elected constable of Washington Township, which office he has since continued to hold. In the spring of 18S1, he was elected re\-enue collector of the same township. He now has a farm of eight)- acres, in DeKalb Couiit)', and is to some extent engaged in the stock business. He was married, Januar)- i, 1866. to Miss Rachel McWilliams. She was born in Platte Count)-, ^Missouri. October 24, 1844, and died October 4, 1877. The)- had a family of seven children, five bo)-s and two girls : C)nthia, John C, William C, George H.. James, W. T. and Rachel.

J. W. Anderson'

'>t the frm of Anderson & Deppen, grocers and proprietors ot meat market, was born in Hardin Count)-, Kentuck)-, August 19, 184O, and in 1850, with his parents, he moved to DeKalb County, Missouri, where he was raised and educated. In February, 1S73, he moved to Stewartsville. and since that time he has been engaged in the grocer)- busin'.'s>. November 19, 1864. he erdisted in the P'ederal service, Compan) I, Twenty-first Missouri Infantr)-, and remained in service until the clo>e of the war. Mr. A. was married October i, 1861, to Miss Mary A. Suethen. She was born in Kenton Count)-, Kentuck)-, March 7. 1842. The)- have eight children : Malcom P., P^n-.erv L., Wm. D., Emma M.. Lcona A., Charles O., James B., and one infant.

one of the firm of McCro-iky -S: l-Jrowii, stock dealers, and also of the firiii of Browti 6\: Ardery, feeders and dealers, i?. a native uf Kentuck}-, and was born in Mason County. December f2, 1846. In i^^n, his parents moved t(^ Clinton C'lunty, Missouri, \vhere he was reared and educated. He supplemented his early schcjoling by a course at the Platte Cit)- Academ\'. October 14. 1865, Mr. Hrown was married to Mi.->s Delia Arder\-. She was born in Bourbon Count)', Kentuck v', September 23. 1832. After his marriage he moved to DeKalb Count)-, Missouri. He has followed the stock business during life, and is now one of the leadin;^ stock dealers and feeders of this \icinit\\ His landed estate consists of 300 acres, all of which he uses for stock purposes.

Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Smith Buck

Amonf^ the representative citizens of Clijiton County is Colonel, or. as he is fainiliarh' styled. "Captain" Harvey Smith Buck, widely known as a popidar banker of the town of Stewarts\'ille. in DeKalb Count)', ju.-^t across the line from Clinton County, where most of his landed possessions lie. He was born in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence County. New York, in 183S. His parents, Roller and Patty Maria Buck, moved from Ncw "York to Brown Count)', Illinois, where, in 185 i, his father died, leavinga widow, three sons and four daughters, Harvey, then thirteen years of age, being the oldest son. After his father's death he was sent to Augusta, Illinois, to live with John B. Compton. a merchant, and husband of his oldest sister, Elizabeth, where he remained several years, acquiring a knowledge of mercantile business. He was then sent to t Gaiesburg. Illinois, and matriculated in Knox College, remaining there willing spirit, he, at the age of eighteen, began the battle which he haso successfully lought. He first sought a subordinate position in a store. I but finding no situation that suited him, he determined to embark in business for himself, though absolutely without means. Securing the endorsements of the leading merchants of Augusta as to his integrity and business habits, he borrowed $1.50 to pa)' railroad fare. I proceed to Ouinc)'. Illinois, and bought, on credit, a small stock of drugs. I books and notions. Assisted b)' Dr. Ellis, a ph)'sician of Augusta, he soon became a competent druggist, and by the correctness of his business habits succeeded in securing a large patronage. At the breaking out of the war, his business in the line of general merchandise was l86i, obcvin^- tlic call of his countr\-, he turned his business over to his head clerk, to whom he gave an interest in the })rofits, and with fifteen associates proceeded to Ouinc>-, where he enlisted underCaptain Sterling ?. Delano, a prominent lawyer of that cit\-, who was organizing a cornpan}- of dragoons, afterward assigned to the Second Illinois Cavalr>-. This company was detailed as an escort to General B. M. Prentiss, who was soon relie\ed b\' General U. S. Grant, and the command proceeded to Cairo, Illinois. Shortly after this he was promoted to the position of clerk at General Grant's headquarters, where he remained until the battle of Shiloh. and, for gallant services rendered to General Grant as bearer of dispatches, etc., at the battles of l-^ort Donaldson and Shiloh, he was recommended for promotion to Governor Richard Vates. Although personally a stranger to Colonel Thomas J. Kinney, who had just organized the 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment, that officer, on the strength of his reputation for courage and ability, requested Governor Vates to commission Mr. Buck adjutant of his regiment, which was accordingly done. He was thus the first clerk at General Grant's headquarters who received a commission. He was with this regiment through all its campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi under General A. J. Smith, who commanded the Sixteenth Army Corps, and with General Banks in his Red River expedition. He served in fourteen engagement>. in most of which he commanded the left wing of the regiment, the colonel being frequently in command of the brigade. In two hot engagements he commanded the regiment, the superior officers being absent or wounded. During the last battle at Nashville, December 15th and i6th, 1S64, he performed some of the most daring feats of the war. In one instance, at a critical point, when his regiment was wavering before a storm of shot and shell from two si.x-gun batteries, he voluntarily headed the charge, and by his consummate skill and determined bravery, succeeded in inspiring his men to renewed eftort, which resulted, after a desperate hand to hand conflict, in the capture of the o-uns. For this achievement he was unanimously elected by both officers and men to be major of the regiment, and strongly recommenced to Generals A. J. Smith and George H. Thomas for gallant and meritorious conduct on the battlefield. Shortly after this, his regiment being transferred to Xew Orleans, he was detailed on General Canby's staff. In the spring of 1865, he was commissioned b)' the war department captain in the subsistence department, and assigned as above stated. He discharged the onerous duties of his position with marked ability until the fall of 1865, when he went to Washington and was mustered out of the service. He then spent considerable time in traveling o\-er the United States, visiting all points of special interest, and observing the habits and customs o( the people. In the spring of 1S66, he moved to Clinton Count\-, Missouri, where he improved what i: known as the Maple A\ei...!:;rt nue farm, a highly adorned tract of 640 acres. Complcttnf^ his work, he moved to Stewartsvillc, DcKalb County, and again engaged in mercantile pursuits. In iS;'5, in connection with Franklin I-'inch and William D. Tottcn, he established a bank in Stewartsvillc, which enterprise ha-: added largely to the business facilities of the county, and ranks high as a safe and reliable institution. Of this bank he is now scjle proprietor. His landed interests are extensive, including three large farms which he owns in Clinton County. One of these includes 640 acres, another 240 acres, and a third of 170 acres. He owns, besides, a fine farm of 3_'0 acres in DeKalb Count)-. These are stocked with about 380 head of cattle, 300 head of hogs, besiiles sheep, horses and other stock. The chief product of his farms is hay ; live stock being the chief yield for market. He is an active worker and has, by his own efforts, accomplished much in promoting the general interests of Northwest Missouri, where he is held in universal esteem. Much of the proverbial prosperity of Stewartsvillc is due to the active and energetic efforts of "Captain" Buck, as he is still called, while in reality he ranks as lieutenant colonel. Through his management, old fabrics have been torn down, streets widened and new ones located. His residence is among the finest in the place, and through liis untiring energy the town has grown from a small village to the proportions of a city of the fourth class, of which he is (1881) the mayor. Called upon to take the lead in all public and private enterprises, he is now at work with a determination of securing to Ste\varts\-ille, a point in the Saint Joseph & Eastern Railroad, about to be constructed from Saint Joseph to a point on the Wabash, Saint Louis & Pacific Railway. On the organization of the militia of the state, in 1S67, he was appointed lieutenant colonel of the Thirty-eighth Regiment of Missouri State Militia. He united with the Masonic order, in Augusta, Illinois, and is an active member of the Chapter, Council and Commander}-. He has serx'ed three successive terms as High Priest of Russell Ro\-al Arch Chapter No. "jj, of Stewartsvillc. In politics, he has always been a staunch Republican. He was married Januar\' 18, 1S66, to Miss Louisa Lewis, daughter of Judge William Lewis, of Brooklyn, Schuyler County, Illinois. They have (1S81) four children : PVank, aged ten years, Dell, aged eight years, George, aged five years, and Pearl, aged three years. Colonel Buck's habits have ever been stricth- temperate, the only stimulant in which he indulges being tobacco, and that in a moderate degree.

a prominent and successful physician and surgeon of Stewarts\-ille. is a native of Alabama, ha\ing been born in DeKalb County, on the 6th of December, 1S47. In 1S50, he was brought by his parents to Missouri, they locating near St. Joseph, in Buchanan County, where he remained until the following (October. He then moved to Ri[)lcy, Mis.->is>ippi, made his home there for one year, and soon after returned to St. Joseph. He \va> educated in the common schools of this district, afterwards supplementini,^ it by a course in the college of Springfield, Missouri. For some time he lived in the country, six miles east <>( St. Joseph, and in the spring of 1856, went to Te.xas. Upon his return, he located at Springfic'd, Missouri, in the s[)ring of 1857, and in 1858, again moved to Buchanan County. In 1866, Dr. lU'num took a trip, the second time, to Texas, returning to Clinton Count)' in 1867. IIa\-ing made choice of the practice of metlicine as his profession, he commenced its stud-)- in 1867, under the tutorship of Dr. P. II. Hereford, of Kaston. He was an attendant of lectures at the St. Louis Medical ColK.gc, for one full course and a part of another. In October, 1868, he commenced the practice of his chosen profession in I'uchanan county, there continuing until January, 1876, when he moved to Clinton Coimty. Dr. Bynum further fitted himself for his calling, by attending the St. Joseph College of Physicians and Surgeons, during the session of 1879-80, graduating at its close. In the fall of 18S0, he located at Stewartsville, where he has since continued to practice, and with no small degree of success. He makes a specialty of the diseases of women. Dr. Bynum found a wife in the person of Miss Bettie Whitson, whom he married June 5, 1873. Mrs. B. is a native of Buchanan Count)", Missouri, and was born September 14, 1853. They have two children: Ella, born at Matne)' Mills, June 20, 1875, and John C, born at Starfield, August 17, 1877. In the spring of 1873, Dr. B. joined Agency Lodge No. 10. He was exalted to tlie Ro\-a! Arch degree, in Russell Royal Arch Chapter Xo. J/, in the fall of 1881.

Benjamin F. And William T. Clark

(twins), are natives of Indiana, and were born in Hancock Count)-, May 7, i860. March 10. 1865, they moved with their parents to DeKalb County, Missouri, where the latter now resides. Their father's family consists of ten boys and five girls - five of each are now living. Tlie resemblance of the two used as the subject of this sketch was so close that when they were quite young it was necessary to place a different colored string of beads around their necks. Their appearance and actions were very much the same, and rendered it most difficult to tell them apart. They were educated in the schools of. DeKalb Count)-, and have never been parted for any great j^eriod of time worth mentioning. From May, 1878, till July, 1879. B. F. acted as Deputy County Clerk of DeKalb Count)-, Missouri, and August 27, 1879, he took charge of the store as one of the firm of Clark ^v: Son, druggists, in which he has met with great success. Being an accommodating and a pleasant business man, he finds numerous patrons. March 26, 1878, \V. T. came to btew- artsvillc and accepted a position in tl\c drui^ store of W. A. Clark, his uncle, and wiiich i^ now the store known as Clark & Son. He continued as clerk in the same till March 26, 1879. when he was t,dvcn the position of bookkeeper in the Stcwartsville Bank, in which institution he has since been empIo\'e(i, and in which he is now cashier.

dealer in general merchandise, is a native of North Carolina, and was born in Wake County, July 4, 1 840. While an infant, hi-, parents mo\ed to Clay County, Missouri, where, in a short time, the\- died. A. J. was then taken to Gentry Count}', where he was reared. He was partly educated in that county, and. in 1859, ^^^ came to Stewartsville, where he attended Stewartsville College for one year. He followed teaching in Clinton. DeKalb and Gentry Counties for some length of time. In 1862. he enlisted in the enrolled militia, and for one }'ear was hospital steward at St. Joseph. He was then made lieutenant, and in the summer of 1S64, he re-enlisted in Compan\- C, Fort\'-third United States Infantry, and served as lieutenant till the close of the war, when he returned to Stewartsville. .Having previously prepared himself for the niedical profession, he began in the practice of his profession, and in the drug business. He continued the latter till 1876, when he commenced in his present business. He also continiied the practice of medicine till 1879. Being the fortunate possessor of a host of acquaintances, he commands a large and lucrative patronage. Dr. C. was married in the year 1862, to Miss Mary Barnes, of' Indiana, who was born i!i October, 1837. She died May 8, 1868. They had two children, both of whom are now deceased. He was again married October 4, 1S69. to Miss N. \'aldenear. of Missouri. She was born in the year 1852. Dr. C. is a Mason and a member of Stewartsville Lodge No. 1S2. and Russell Royal Arch Chapter. Xo. JJ. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a member of Stewarts\-ille Lodge, Xo. 137.

of the firm of Anderson & Deppen. grocers and proprietors of a meat market, was born in Stark County. Ohio. Februar\- 16. 1838. He was reared on a farm, in his native count}-, and, in 1862, enlisted in Compan}- B, 104th Ohio Infantr}-. remaining in service for eight months. He v.as then discharged on account of disabilit}', and afterwards returned home, and joined the national guards, acting as second lieutenant for one \-ear. In 1864. he mo\ed to Buchanan Count} . Missouri, and located on a farm. and. in 1870. he moved to Stewartsville, w-here he has since principall}' been engaged in the mercantile trade. He was married, in Sep- tember, 1863, to Miss CatlicriiiL' Bair. She u'a.^ bom in Lancaster County. ]^enns)'lvania, in September, 1843. Thc>' ha\e four chilelrci): Alice A., Otto E.. Campbell and Bertha.

merchant tailor. Tlu: subject of this sketch is a native of Ent^hmd. and w.is born June 3, 1844, in the town of Leominster, in County Hereford. He recei\ed his literar)- knowled^^e in the British scliools of his riati\e town, whicli aftbrded him the advantage of a classical education. Ilis father established a hat manufactory in the town of Leominster, in the year 1S48, which he continues to operate. Samuel, until thirteen )'ears of age, assisted his father in that business. He then was employed as clerk in a drug store for one \ear, when, ha\ing an anxiety to learn a trade, he at once began as an ap})rentice to the tailor's trade, serving as such for five years. In the year 1863, he went to the town of Burtonon-Trcnt-, where he followed his trade one year, and from that time till 1S66 was engaged at the same in Birmingham. Li 1866, he established himself in the merchant tailoring business in the town of Rugby, in County Stafford, with his uncle, Thomas DeVall, as a partner, and continued the same till 1869. In 1866, he enlited in the British \'olunteers, and, in 1868, was elected section officer, or special constable, acting in this important position during the Fenian excitement. Resigning in the spring of 1869, he then emigrated to America. Before leaving England, he was married to Miss Sue Harvey, a native of that land, and who was born in County Stafford, December 7. 185 1. At the time above mentioned tlie\' crossed the ocean, landing at Castle Garden, New York, and at once came to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they remained a short time, there becoming further familiarized with the wa}-s and customs of the American people. After this, they located in Stewartsville, the point chosen as their home before leaving England. At the time of his arri\al at Stewartsville. Mr. D. possessed a small amount of means, and has since adhered strictl}- to his occupation, and is now considered one of the leading citizens of the town. He has recentl)- erected on North Main Street a business house, and dwelling in connection, which adds much to the appearance of that locality. At any time he may be found at his place of business, ready to supply the wants of the people in his line of trade. The family of Mr. and Mrs. DeVall consists of five children: Leila, Samuel, Edward C. James A. and Owen L.

Charles L. Fowler

was born in L'niontown, Fa)-ette Count}-, Penns)l\ania, September 30, 1840, and after an education, finished in Madison College, of that j^iace,

Icarneil the printinc^ tra<.lo in tlic office of the Gcniii> of Liberty, a paper still published in tliat town, in its seventy-seventh year, without missing a number. He came west directly aft'-r servini^ his a[)prenticeship. and rambled o\'er the country, drinkin;^ in it^. beauties and storintj uj) a fund of knowledL,fe of men and thini^s, oidy obtained by closest observation. He crossed the plains in " bull-whackinf.^" times, stoi;)pinj^ for brief seasons in Colorado, Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Utah, and crossin;^ the mountains to California, traversed the wilds of Oe^on and Washington, when "Injun meal" was about the only sign of civilization in that region. When "Su.mpter was fired upon" Muscatine, Iowa, claimed him as a citizen, and he left one of its daily newspaper offices for the field as acting drum major 'jf the First fowa Regiment of Infantry. He served with that regiment during its campaign with General Lyon and elsewhere, and during that time wrote several " soldier songs" that were sung by every camp fire in the West and South. In the month of May, 1877, he brought out the first number of the Stewartsville Independent, of which he is still sole owner and editor. This was a somewhat hazardous venture, as Stewartsville had been the scene of a half dozen newspaper failures, in all of which the citizens had been sufferers, as they had advanced the capital for the purchase of the material, etc. Mr. Fowler asked no donations, brought his entire printing outfit w ith him, and started his paper upon the prin'ciples which govern all legitimate business. By its merit alone it has succeeded, and that it has succeeded is evidenced by its exceedingly healthy advertising patronage and substantial subscription list. A writer of unusu.il force, terse, sharp, pointed, brilliant, and at the same time cultured and refined, Mr. Fowler's editorials are the household treasures of a large number of weekly readers in the best families in Northwest Missouri. In June. 1879, ^^e became a member of Stewartsville Lodge, No. 182, A. F. vs: A. M., and in December following, was elected its Secretary, which position he still holds. As actor, author, soldier, poet and journalist, his has been an e\-entful life, and one upon which no spot of dishonor or dishonesty has ever found a resting place. His earnestness of purpose has served him in all countries and among all people, and he hopes to lay down the armor in the end with the knowledge that he did what his conscience admonished was the best in all things.

was born in Greenup, now Boyd County, Kentuck}-, October 18, 1849. Fle is the youngest of a family of three children. The two elder, who were daughters, died before the birth of their brother. The father of the subject of this sketch was James D. McCrosky, and his grandfather, John McCrosky. They both moved from Rockbridge County. Virginia, and settled in ("ireenup County, Kentucky, in i;Si3. Tlie nKiiden name of his mother was I'lora Canterbury. She was a native of Kentucky. The McCrosky family are of Scotch-Irish extraction, -And are numbered with the L'arliest settlers of Vir^ini.i. TlKjina-. ( f. .McCrosk-y was raised on a farm and educated in the j)u}:)lic schools of his nei:^diborhood till tlie sprini; of 1857, when he left Kentiick)- with his parents, and moved to Daviess Cuur.ty, Missouri, where he remained eni^^ii^ed in farmiuLj three years. In the s'princj of 1S60. he moved with his parents to Stewartsville, v.hcre he attended the collec,^e presided over by Professor Summers, and now (18S1) conducted b>- Prof. \V. O. II. Perry. In 1864, he moved to a farm on which he lived till iS^S.' He then en-^MLfed as a clerk for the mercantile firm of Sanders &: Snow, composed of Daniel Sanders and J. II. Snow. Some time after he embarked in business on his own account in the family c^rocery trade. At the end of eighteen months of successful business, he turned the concern over to his father. He then took an interest in the house of Sanders, Snow & Co. in Stewartsville, dealers in £:^eneral merchandise. He remained in this connection till 1875. having- achieved success in his enterprise. He then purchased 220 acres of land- near Stewartsvillc, and engaged in farming, stock dealing, etc.. shipjnng extcnsiveK'. He subsequently added 160 acres to this tract. His farm of 3S0 acres includes some of the most productive soil in this section of country. Ivlghty acres of this farm lies in Clinton Count)'. In December, 1870, he \\as made a Mason in Stewartsvillc lodge, \o. 182, A., F. & A. M.. In this body of the order he has filled successive!)- e\-ery (official position up to the raiik o( worshipful master, to which latter he was elected in 1875. I" the same year he was exalted in Russell Ro)-al Arch Chapter in Stewartsvillc and subsequently fillefl the office of principal sojourner in the same. In politics Mr. McCrosky has always been a Democrat. He married, October 6, 1874. Miss Belle W'yhe, youngest daughter of Rev. C. A. Wylie, a minister of the Presb)-terian Church. His family consists of Bertha, born June 16, 1876; Grace, born April 15, 1878, and Flora, born October 10, 1880. Mr. McCrosky is a liberal minded and public-spirited as well as an enterprising citizen, and stands high in the opinion of all who know him.