Dade County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 5 of 10)

Mr. Litchfield farmed in Kentucky until 1890 when he came to Dade Ccunty through the influence of D. T. Wilkins, a brother-in-law, who had settled in Greenfield. On his arrival in Dade County, he rented the Wilkins farm and cultivated it for six years then bought a 40-acre tract in Center Township where they lived for a year or two then rented the Bob West farm near his 40 acres where they lived and farmed for 10 years. In 1904 he sold his 40 acre tract and bought the Kit McMillen farm of 121 acres adjoining South Greenfield.

Since purchasing this farm Mr. Litchfield has made many improvements and has fenced a considerable portion of it with hog-tight wire. He also purchased and additional 5-acre tract adjoining the two of South Greenfield. He has improved and enlarged the dwelling and constructed a cement outside cellar.

(2) Bettie Florence, born July 3rd, 1877, married January 26th, 1902 to Claude H. Ayres, a native of Kansas who was born January 16th, 1877. Four children have been born of this marriage:

In addition to general farming, Mr. Litchfield has raised some short-horn cattle. He is a public spirited man, deeply interested in good roads and annually feeds a car load or more of hogs for the market.

John B. Lorah

AVas born in Defiance County, Ohio, February 13th, 1860, son of Daniel and Samantha (Morris) Lorah. His father was a native of Ohio while his mother hailed from Indiana. His father came to Carroll county, Mo., shortly after the war. He was a farmer and lived there 10 years then came to Bates County. He farmed there a few years and then moved to New Madrid Co. He died there about the year 1898, his wife having preceded him more than 20 years.

John B Lorah is the 2nd in point of birth of a family of five children. He received his education in Missouri, and came to Dade county in 1898. He is a saddler, harness and shoemaker by trade. He first run a shop in Bona for eight years, then moved to Aldrich in Polk county for five years, then located ir Dadeville where he lived until coming to Greenfield.

lie is a democrat and was elected treasurer of Dade county upon that ticket at the election of 1916. His majority was 80, a fine showing in a county with a normal Republican majority of approximately 400. He is now living in Greenfield attending to the duties of his office. He is a member of the Christian church, sober, industrious and well qualified to fill the office to which he has been elected.

Albert Lucas

As an inspiration to young men who start out in the world under adverse circumstances, the life and history of Albert Lucas may be helpful. Pie was born in Camden county, Mo., February 24th, 1875, a son of John Lucas and Elizabeth (Richardson) Lucas. His father was born in Pennsylvania, while his mother was a native of Camden county. John Lucas came to Missouri in an early day while yet a single man and married in Camden county. He was a fanner and raised his family in Camden county. Both lie and his wife are dead and buried in that county.

Albert Lucas received his very meager education in the public schools in Camden county which were far beiow the standard of up-to-date efficiency. He left home at 17 years of age to carve out his own fortune in the world. In 1892 he landed in Dade county where he had neither friends, relatives noi acquaintances and without a dollar in money. For five years he worked as a farm hand on the farm of Ewing Morris, then at other places in the neighborhood, when the wanderlust took possession of him, leading him to the state of California. After spending one year on the Pacific coast he returned to Dade county and worked for four years on the William Preston farm.

On the 17th of August, 1899 he reached the real turning point of his career when lie married Miss Kate Morris, a native of Dade county, daughter of J. Monroe Morris and Mary Jane (Maniece) Morris. At this time he rented 200 acres of the Morris farm and cultivated it for five years and then purchased 117 acres of the Morris estate. This land was well improved except a barn. Since his marriage Mr. Lucas has prospered exceedingly well, having purchased an additional 76 acres making him 193 acres of splendid farming land in Smith township.

Mr. Lucas is a progressive farmer and cattle feeder. He feeds for the market one car of cattle and two car loads of hogs each year and raises many mules. His farm is well supplied with water from spring branch and wells. It is well fenced and highly improved. Mr. Lucas and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Pie is a member of the Masonic fraternity with membership at Greenfield, an Odd Fellow and AV. 0. AV. with membership at Pennsboro.

By reason of his prosperity Mr. Lucas is able to drive an Overland car, is a Democrat in politics, a booster for good roads and always votes "yes" on the proposition of increased taxation for good schools. He has been a member of the school board for six years. Thus from penury and poverty he has attained prominence, popularity and prosperity, not by any mystic witchcraft or wizardry, but by the old-fashioned method of honesty, integrity and industrv.

A native of Dade county, born three and one-half miles north of Dadeville, September 12th, 1852, son of Rufus and Susan (King) McConnell. His father was a native of Virginia and his mother a native of Tennessee. They were married in Tennessee and came to Missouri about 1849. Jonatha J. was the first child born of this family in Dade County. His sister, Mary, married Henry Clay Marcum, both of whom are now deceased, leaving a family, a sketch of which will be found in another place in this history. His older brother, Elbert H. McConnell, is now a resident of Alhambra, Cal. His other sister died at a very early age. Rufus McConnell, his father, purchased 200 acres of partly improved land in Dade County, but died in 1855 His widow afterward married John Marcum, and they are now both deceased, leaving no children.

Jonatha J. McConnell was thrown upon his own resources when 16 years of age. After his mother's second marriage he lived with his brother until his marriage. He married his first wife, Mary Fletcher Thompson, a native of Ohio, on the 21st day of February, 1878. To this union were born six children, four of whom are now living, viz:

(2) Lucy Pearl, grew to womanhood, married Shelby Osborn, an attorney of Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri, she died leaving one child, Rowena McConnell Osborn.

(3) Rufus, born on the 15th day of September, 1881. Married Mertie Toler, a native of Indiana. They reside on a farm in Sac Township, and have five boys, Alvin E., William Wilbur, John T., Charles Lester and Carl R.

(4) William Edward, born December 17th, 1883. Married Maude Vaughn, a native of" Dade County, daughter of Price Vaughn. They are farming in Sac Township and have three girls, viz: Huldah L., Vera E. and Helen 0.

(5) J. Arthur, born December 13th, 1885. Married Mamie Carlock, a native of Dade County, a daughter of James Madison Carlock. They now reside upon a farm in Sac Township and have three children, viz: Clinton A., Raymond E. and Mildred E.

Jonatha J. McConnell's first wife died July 19th, 1890, arid on December 10th, 1891, he was married to Charity Maude Hembree, a daughter of Judge Joel Hembree. To this union were born nine children, all living:

(1) 0. Elbert, born January 27th, 1893. He is now attending the state university at Columbia, taking a course in agriculture. Will graduate in 1918.

After the death of his father, Jonatha J. received some land from his estate, and by buying out some of the heirs he started with 100 acres lying northeast of Dadeville. Here he built a house, made many improvements and resided till 1889, when he traded it for 170 acres on Sac river adjoining Seybert. This land was little improved, but year by year he has added to its value

In addition to raising general crops, Mr. McConnell has had good success with alfalfa, to which his bottom land is naturally adapted. In keeping with the natural resources of his farm, Mr. McConnell raises, feeds and markets a large number of cattle and hogs each year.

Mr. McConnell and wife are members of the Christian church. He has served one term as judge of the County Court from the .Eastern district from 191 4 to 1916. He is a member of the W. 0. W., and while a member of the County Court did much toward the good-roads movement in the county.

While there has been nothing of a spectacular nature in the life of Mr. McConnell, he is nevertheless one of those quiet, reserved, conservative sort of citizens that are always to be relied upon in matters affecting the general welfare of the community.

Thomas K. Mcconnell

It would be impossible to write a complete history of Dade County without making frequent mention of the name, McConnell This family was among the pioneers and the various branches of the family have figured largely in all the principal events connected with the growth and development of the county.

Thomas K. McConnell, the subject of this sketch, was horn in Dade County July 27th, 1873, son of John S. and Mary Ann (King) McConnell, the former being a native of Washington County, Virginia, and born in that state February IHh, 1820, while the latter was born in Tennessee August 8th, 1829. They were married in Polk County, Missouri, in 1862. John S. McConnell had been previously married to a lady in Virginia, who died, leaving three children, who accompanied him to Missouri. He finally settled iu Cedar County, Missouri, on government land. He was the first county judge of Cedar County,

John S. McConnell later came to Bade County and settled on a farm of 320 acres near Hulston's Mill, which tract of land is still owned by members of his family.

To his second marriage were born five children, four of whom grew to maturity, but only one (Thomas K.) is now living. John S. McConnell was a prominent man in Dade County, taking an active part in all public matters. ITe was a member of the Presbyterian church and also of the Masonic order, and died August 16th, 1892. His wife died July 17th, 1916.

Thomas K. McConnell received his entire education in Dade County, first in the common schools and later in Ozark College in Greenfield. He was 17 years of age when his father died. He made a specialty when in school of civil engineering and surveying. His first public office was that of County Highway Engineer in 1908-1909, and in 1912 he was elected County Surveyor of Dade County for a four-year term, during which time the office was combined with that of County Highway Engineer.

Prior to the time of his service as County Highway Engineer, IIP was engaged in the mercantile business in Greenfield, making a specialty of boots, shoes and gents' furnishings. About the time of his entry into the office of Highway Engineer the good-roads movement was being agitated in Dade County, which resulted in the voting of $30,000 in Center Township, $17,000 in Washington Township, and many thousands of dollars by subscription in various parts of the county for the purpose of building rock roads and bridges. During his term of office he surveyed, platted, drew plans, specifications and estimates of cost of more than 50 miles of rock roads in the county and more than 100 bridges, large and small, were constructed under his direct supervision.

Mr. McConnell is a Democrat in politics, a member of the Presbyterian church, has attained the Knights Templar degree in Masonry and is a resident of the city

He was married on the 28th day of October, 1908, to Rosa E. Scroggs, born in Dade County, Missouri, October llth, 1882, daughter of John E. Scroggs, a prominent member of another Dade County pioneer family. To this union two children were born: Mary Virginia, born November 18th, 1909.. and Lora Bell, born August 20th, 1917.

In the spring of 1917 Mr. McConnell purchased the William L. Scroggs grocery stock, in company with his brother-in-law, R E. Wasson, under the firm name of McConnell & Wasson, and are now enjoying a splendid trade in that line.

In addition to his mercantile business, Mr. McConnell is an extensive farmer, owning 260 acres of the old McConnell homestead, all in one body, which he has named "The Spring Farm," where he feeds annually for market a large number of hogs and cattle, having a preference for the Whiteface cattle and Poland-China hogs. He etill maintains a lively interest of "good roads," and is active in farmers' clubs and community organizations.

John B. Mcconnell

A native of Dade County, Missouri, was born August 29th, 1861, son of Thomas and Narcissa (Patterson) Mc- Connell. His father was a native of Virginia, but came to Dade County very early, and married here. He died shortly after the close of the war. His mother re-married, her second husband being Eldridge Miller. They are now both deceased.

Thomas and Narcissa McConnell were the parents of two children: John B. and Alex. The latter served two terms as sheriff of Dade County, married Laura Scroggs, {ind they are now living in the west. His motlior raised two children by her second marriage: Charles I. Miller and Clarence, a Dade County farmer.

Charles F. Newman

the old McConnell homestead, being the land which his father entered from the government, and consisting of 28U acres of splendid land. He received 140 acres from his father. The house on the old homestead was burned during the war, supposedly by the Kinch West raiders, and this part of the land came to John B. When he came into possession of this land he went to work with a will, and has made it one of the leading farms of the county. He has prospered and has added to his holdings until now lie has 305 acres, all in one body, and a five-acre tract in Dadeville. In 1887 he built a fine six-room dwelling house on the land, two stories high, and now has it equipped with a modern acetylene lighting plant. The farm is well watered with wells, springs and branches, and is all in cultivation excepting 40 acres. Mr. McConnell is engaged in general farming and stock raising, including cattle, horses, hogs and mules.

He was married on the 28th day of December, 1881, to Ella Norn Kirby, born in Dade County, Missouri, September 1st, 1863, daughter of James M. and Mary J. (Grisham) Kirby.

(1) Hugh A., born November 30th, 1885, married Cytha Berry. Pie is farming in Dade County northwest of Dadeville They have two children: Frances, born April 23rd, 1913 and Junior, born April 2nd, 1915.

(2) Clara Ester, born June 17th, 1888, married Vernon Grisham, a native of Jasper County, Missouri, but now resides in Dade County on her father's farm. They have two children: Lavon, born July 17th, 1911, and Elladean, born October 9th, 1914.

Mrs. McConnell is a member of the Baptist church. Politically Mr. McConnell is a militant Republican, has never aspired to be an office-holder, but has always taken great interest in local matters, especially those pertaining to roads and schools. He has served as a member of the local school board for a number of years and has demonstrated his faith in the good-roads movement by purchasing and driving a Ford car, not as a mark of distinction, but as an act of sound sense and good judgment.

There is probably no better known man in eastern Dade County than W. Y. McLemore, the subject of this sketch. He is a native of our county, having been born here, in Center Township, February 15th, 1852, a son of Archiband McLemore, who was born in Kuox County, Tennessee, in 1817, a son of Archibald McLemore, who was a native of North Carolina, and emigrated to Knox County, Tennessee, where he met and married Sarah Plumley in 1820, later moving to Monroe County, Tennessee, where he died in 1825, his wife having pass<>d away the year before, in 1824. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom Archibald Jr. was the seventh in order of birth After his father's death he went to li\e with his older brother, Abram, with whom he stayed until he became of age. In 1 827 he assisted the governor of Tennessee to remove the Cherokee Indians from Tennessee to their reservation in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. On September 15th. 1842, he married Miss Mollie Brown, who was born in North Carolina in 1817. She was a daughter of Robert and Jennie (Dennis) Brown, who moved to Monroe County, Tennessee, from North Carolina about 1820. In 1842 Archibald McLemore emigrated to Dade County and settled two miles northeast of (ireenfield on a farm which later became known as the John Higgins farm. Mr. McLemore remained here only two years, however, returning to Tennessee on account of iiis poor health. In 1840 he again came to Dade County and settled on a place on Sac river five miles northeast of Greenfield, .'ind here he farmed and raised stock and add< d to his landed holdings until he had 205 a ores of good land. Here he died in 11)05, an honored and respected citizen. Of his family there were six children, as follows:

Mary, died in 1886 at age of 43; Robert S., a resident of Oklahoma, where- has large farming interests, and also has a fine farm in Dade County '- Sarah Ann, now Mrs. James McConncll of Dade County; William Y., the subject of this sketch; pauline, now Mrs. George W. Wilson of Everton; J. M., n large stock and ranchman of Oklahoma. Mr. McLemore was a fine Christian gentleman. He was a Democrat before the war, but after this ended he voted the Republican ticket.

William Y. McLemore remained at home, farming and getting his education, until he was 26 years of age, after which he entered a business career, going into partnership with Gfo. W. Wilson, and opened up a general store at Cross Roads in 1878. When the railroad came through the county he and Mr. Wilson moved to Everton, where they built the first store building ever erected there, thereby becoming the pioneer merchants of Everton. In 1882 Mr. McLemore sold out his interest to James G. Wilson, brother of George Wilson, and two years later formed a partnership with his two brothers, R. F. and J. M. McLemore, and opened up a general store at Everton, known as the McLemore Brothers. They continued together until 1898, when J. M. McLemore bought out the entire business. W. Y. McLemore was elected County Recorder in 1902 rind served four years. In 1908 he went to Porum, Okla., where he was engaged in the mercantile business, and a^o dealt in land, remaining there until 1914, when he came back to Everton, and, in connection with George W. Wilson, organized the Bank of Everton from the private bank of George W. Wilson. Mr. Mc- Lemore is now the vice president of this thriving institution, while Mr. Wilson is president. A complete sketch of this bank will be found elsewhere in this work. Later on, Mr. McLemore and Mr. Wilson organized the Everton Hardware Company, which is a going business, and how else could it be when Mr. McLemore is general manager and George W. Wilson is president? Mr. McLemore is also an extensive land owner. He has 440 acres of good land in Oklahoma. On April 21st, 1881, Mr. McLemore married Miss Serepta C. Wheeler, who was born in Polk Township, Dade County, February 16th, 1859, a daughter of Calvin and \scenith (Carlock) Wheeler, pioneers of Dade County, settling in Polk Township, where they farmed for years, and later engaged in merchandising at Cross Roads until his death. They were fine Christian people, and more- may be found about these people elsewhere.

To Mr. and Mrs. McLemore have been born eight children, as follows: Clyde is a prominent attorney of Billings, Mont.; Maude Elsie died when a child; Clarence is assistant cashier in the Bank of Everton; Forest is a musician and teacher; Ray is in the hardware business with his father; Dewey is a graduate of Everton High School and took a course in Springfield Normal; Carl, who is a graduate of Everton High School, and Greta are at home. Mr. McLemore is a prominent Republican and prominent in the Presbyterian church. Too much cannot be said for the high standing of this fine citizen and his family. They are in the front rank, and Mr. McLemore 's success as a business man is due to his close application to business and bis unswerving honesty in all matters. His word is as good as his bond anywhere, and his many friends are outspoken in praises of himself, his family and his business methods. What more could mortal man desire and what higher recommendation could one receive? Mr. McLemore is a courteous, kindly, Christian gentleman, and Dade County may be congratulated in having such high-grade men within its borders.

A member of one of the large pioneer families of Dade County, vras born in Monroe County, Tennessee, May loth, 1^:>7, son of John and Delila (Breden) McLemore, both natives of Tennessee, having been married there and came overland to Dade County in 1852 witli a family of nine children, five boys and four girls. Three of the boys are still living in Dade County: William McLemore of South Greenfield, Patrick McLemore of Washington Township and C. C. McLemore. Of his sisters, Cynthia is the widow of David Spain, Dialtha is the widow of Perry Farries, now living in Greenfield. He has one brother, Marion, who resides in Texas.

When John McLemore first came to the county he purchased 160 -icres of land in Washington Township, which he improved and added to, until at the date of his death he owned 300 acres. After his father's death, C. C. McLemore purchased the interest of the other heirs and became the owner of the old homestead.

At the breaking out of the Civil war Mr. McLemore, in company with his partner, Dan Bailey, went to Colorado and purchased 160 acres of land in Weld County, where the city of Greeley now stands. They bought and sold livestock, dealt in land, and prospered. In 1863 Mr. McLemore ^old out his Colorado interests and returned to the land of plenty in Dade County, where he settled upon an SO-acre tract of land heired by his wife and where he now lives. From this time on he engaged extensively in raising, buying and shipping cattle, investing his profits in land, until at one time he was the owner of 1,000 acres, lie gave each of his sons a fine farm to start them in life, so that now he has but 440 acres in the original home place, all in one body except the railroad right-of-way.

On the 5th day of January, 1868, C. C. McLemore was married to Sarah Ann Ragsdale, who was born in Dade County November 7th, 1842, a daughter of Joshua Ragsdale, a native of Tennessee, and Sarah (Turner) Ragsdale, a native of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Ragsdale were married in Tennessee.

C. C. McLemore and wife are the parents of eight children, two of whom are dead: Florence died in infancy. Ella died unmarried at the age of 45. She was born April 30th, 1870, and died February 7th, 1916. One daughter, Hattie, born March 19th, 1872, married John

F. Daugkerty, a Cumberland Presbyterian preacher, and also a farmer. They live in the vicinity of South Greenfield. The five boys are as follows:

(1) J. B., born December 21st, 1868, lives at home and farms with his father. Is a Democrat and active in politics, having served as Judge of the Eastern District one term.

('2) Perry, born January 16th, 1874, married Maggie Withrow, a native of Dade County. They have one child living, Georgie Marie, and one died in infancy.

(4) Clark, born June 14th, 1882, married Willie Tanner, a native of Dade County. They have three children: Kubie, Lummie Christine and Georgie May.

(5) Christopher Columbus Jr., born March 27th, 188S, married Katie Duffy, a native of Dade County. They have two children, Anna Lucile and Mary Ellen.

Mr. McLemore has one of the excellent farms of Dade County, well stocked with splendid breeds of cattle and horses. The farm is now being managed by his youngest son. On the father's farm is kept a registered Hereford bull, while at the farm of Bailey, his son, are kept a French Coach Stallion and a Kentucky Jack.

Mr. McLemore is a Democrat, and active in politics. He has been a member of the school board for many years, and both he and his wife are active members of the Cumberland Phcsbyterian church. He was one of the organizers of the Dade County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and f\»r years was a member of the board of directors of the Dade County Agricultural and Mechanical Society, and as an exhibitor has taken perhaps as many if not more live stock premiums than any other man in the countv.

was a son of Mathcw and Elizabeth (Powell) McPeak, who came to Dade County, Missouri, in 1837, and took up land from the government, and remained here until 1852, when they went to California in search of gold, taking their entire family with the exception of Harmon P., who had married four years previous and decided to stick to Dade County to make his fortune, which, as it turned out, he was successful in doing. He married Miss Emily Asbell February 10th, 1848, who was born in Kentucky February 3rd, 1830, and brought by her parents to Dade County in 1837, therefore being Dade County pioneers in the true sense. Harmon McPeak served in the State Militia for a time dining the Civil war, but was discharged on account of sickness. After the war was over he entered 80 acres of good land, and upon this he and his wife both lived during their entire lives, and this property is now in the possession of their youngest son, Leonidas, a sketch of whom may be found elsewhere. Harmon McPeuk was a success as a farmer and stockman. He put his land in a high state of cultivation and prospered exceedingly, adding to his landed interests until he had at one time over 1,000 acres. He was the father of a large family, and sometime previous to his death, which took place December 28th, 1906, he had given his many broad acres to his children. His wife lived for some years, passing away January 19th, 1917. To this fine couple were born eleven children, eight of whom are still living. They were: John, born November 19th, 1848, a resident of Idaho; Mary Ann, born November 8th, 1850, is now Mrs. Clovis DePee of Colorado; Debitha Armilda, born August 4th, 1853. now Mrs. A. Frieze, see sketch of the Frieze family : James Elijah, born December 17th, 1855. and died February 1st, 1892, leaving two children; Susan Pauline, born February 15th, 1858, died October 7th, 1862; Neoma Mariah, born May 20th, 1861, and died in 1884: Theodore, born February 6th, 1863, a farmer of Cedar County; Mathew Pearce, born December 10th, 1865, a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere; Dora, born March 20th, 1868, is now Mrs. C. C. Redwine of California;

Florence, born April 4th, 1870, is now Mrs. Pete Morgan of Dade County; Leonidas of Dade County. Harmon Mc- Poak and his wife were both members of the Christian church and were devoted to the Christian cause. He was a lover of fine stock and much interested in the development of our free public school system, and served many years as school director. Truly, the memory of these estimable people shall never die, for their good works will always rise up to bless them, and the fine family they have left behind them arc a blessing to our county. There are no words adequate to express the high regard and love felt for this venerable couple, so lately departed from our midst.

M. P. McPeak, son of Harmon P. and Emily (Asbell) McPeak, Dade County pioneers, was born in Dade County December 10th, 1865. (See sketch of Harmon McPeak for family and war record.)

During his boyhood and early manhood M. P. McPeak lived at his father's home, attending school and helping with the farm work. He was given a schooling at the Christian College at Ash Grove, Greene County, and at the age of 22, in the year 1887, he bought 80 acres of timber land in North Morgan Township, and went to work clearing it up for the purpose of making a home for himself, built a small one-room house, and here he "bached" for nine long years, all this time, with the exception of two years spent in the states of Idaho and Washington, hammering away to improve his land. His father gave him an adjoining 40, also timber land, and this, too, he cleared, fenced and generally improved. On this 40 he eventually built his present fine residence. On March 3rd, 1896. he married one of Dade County's finest daughters, Miss Kate Wilson, born March 7th, 1871, a daughter of Alfred and Sara Jane (Russell) Wilson. Alfred Wilson came from Nashville, Tenn., to Dade County when but a lad of 12 years. He was twrice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Lou Davis, and by whom ho had two children To Mr. and Mrs. M. P. McPeak have been born eight children, all of whom are living at this writing. They are: Lucy E., born December 23rd, 1896, married December 23rd, 1915, to Gilbert L. Maxwell, a farmer of Dado County, and they have one child, James Lowell, born October 25th, 1916; Theo. J., born November 14th, 1898, and married Perry Stockton, a farmer of South Morgan Township, in December, 1916; Zora B., born September 8th, 1900; Ida Xeoma, born July 8th, 1902; Anna Leona, born November 22nd, 1904-' Emma E., born September 10th, 1906; Flora Mildred, born September 29th, 1908; Kate Regina, born December 24th, 1911, all living at home and receiving the very best of educational advantages. Mr. McPeak is a general farmer and stockman, feeds largely and uses all the up-to-date methods and uses silage 10 advantage. lie has a 160-ton silo on his place. This wide-awake farmer has certainly made a success of his business, and his farm, with its fine eightroom residence and large barns and outbuildings, is one of the show places of the county. The farm now comprises 320 acres. 300 in cultivation, all fenced and crossfenced, well watered with wells, springs and branch. The house is fitted with acetylene gas and all modern appliances, which are now enjoyed by all the family and appreciated, yet the little house where Mr. McPeak first made his start is the actual place of birth of all eight of the children, and they all still love the old place, even though they now reside in so fine a residence.

Mr. McPeak is a Republican in politics, but has never sought or desired office, preferring to devote his time to his large farming and stock interests and to his fine family. A man of fine breding, courteous, and not a bit stuck-up, pleasant to meet, a gentleman of the first water, we do not hesitate to place him in the front rank of our citizenship.

North Morgan Township. He is a native of this county, born December 28th, 1873, a son of Harmon P. and Emma (Asbell) McPeak, a complete sketch of whom may be found elsewhere in this volume. Lon McPeak is the youngest of eleven children born to his parents. He has always resided on the home place, and now owns a large portion of the original McPeak homestead. Mr. McPeak was educated in the common and high schools of Dade County, and alsr attended the Christian College at Ash Grove. Greene County. On June 17th, 1893, he married one of Dade County's fairest daughters, Miss Ollie M. King, born January 3, 1879, a daughter of John King of Greenfield, Mo., and of whom a complete sketch appears elsewhere. To Mr. and Mrs. McPeak have been born three children, all at home and receiving the advantages of good educations. They are Leonidus Doyle, born April 3rd, 1906; Harmon King, born March IQth, 1909, and Gladys Lavern, born January 17th, 1912. Previous to hi? father's death, Mr. McPeak received 162 acres of the old homestead, and started farming and stock raising on his own account, his father and mother both making their home at their son's place, and both passed away here. (See sketch of Harman and Emma McPeak.) Lon Mc- Peak lias made farming a business and has succeeded. He lias added to his holdings until he now owns 210 acres of the very best of Dade County land. His large residence can be seen from miles around, and on this fine farm he raises and feeds much stock, dealing in hogs, cattle and mules. On this place can be found a large 120-ton silo and all modern machinery and conveniences. Besides this farm Mr. McPeak owns 160 acres in southeastern Arkansas. Mr. McPeak is a clean-cut, progressive business man, and everything around his place shows thrift and careful attention. He is a Republican and a good booster for any enterprise for the good of the county. Good roads and good free public schools find in him a firm friend, lie has served on the school board. Both Mr. and Mrs. McPeak come from two of our most prominent pioneer families and are among the very best that the county of Dade numbers as its native sons and daughters.

One of the most prominent and best-known native sons of Dade County is Felix McGee, whose name heads this review. He was born in Dade County on the Nancy A. McGee farm, just east of where he now resides. He was born July 23rd, 3861, the son of Abner H. and Nancy Adaline (Hoyle) McGee. The father was a native of North Carolina, borr December 30th, 1820, and died in Greene County March 23rd, 1863, while a prisoner of war at Springfield. ITis wife, Nancy A., was a native of Tennessee, born November 28th, 1829, and died in Dade County October 17th, 1897. The grandfather of Felix McGee was Daniel McGee, and was among the very early settlers of Dade County, as also was Uncle Peter Hoyle, his maternal grandfather, and of whom more mention is made elsewhere. Felix McGee was the youngest of eight children, as follows: Mary, born February 12th, 1850, married Frank Kagsdale, and is now deceased; Cordelia, born March 17tr., 1851, is now Mrs. Cleve Cantrell of Frisco, Tex.; Sarah, born November 17th, 1852, is now Mrs. Thad Lawrence of Portland, Ore.; Alice, born April 24th, 1854, is Miv Pete Clardy of McKinney, Tex.; Iloyle, born April 5th, 1858, married Adaline Hurst, and they live in Lockwood, Dade County; Daniel, born in 1857, and David, born in 1860, both dying in infancy. Felix McGee now lives in the heart of what is now known as the McGee Diggins, a prosperous zinc mining camp. His father and Ruben Cantrell had built a line fence of rock, little thinking tliat they wrere building out of fine zinc ore, known now as gray silicate. Ore was first discovered on this place in 1775, the earliest date that zinc ore was known to exist in the county. Gray Silicate lay on top of the ground, and was found to exist in large pockets all over this section. The old stone fence built years before was sold, and brought a tidy sum to Mrs. McGee, and the property has since been mined and has netted a large sum. Many mines are being worked now, and the place is a hustling mining camp, the ore being hauled to Everton and Greenfield, where permanent markets are to be found. Mr. McGee is now the owner of 204 acres, all of which is raining land, and he has 10 acres under mining lease, which is producing in a satisfactory manner. Mr. McGee was married November 25th, 1S85, to Ella F. Wheeler, who was born May 8th, 1868, a daughter of Isaac and Martha (Brown) Wheeler, natives of Tennessee and Kentucky, respectively. The father is now deceased, while the wife is living in Bade County on the old home place, which is located directly on the Polk and Dade County line. To Mr. and Mrs. McGee have been born throe fine children, as follows: Claude, born September 16th, 1SS6, married Miss Grace Prater; Leslie, born May li'th, 1890, and Jerlie, born January 15th, 1892, all living at home, and the two sons are engaged in farming and mining on the home place. Mr. McGee and his wife are members of the Baptist church, and he is a member of the W. 0. W., while he and his sons are all members of the I. 0. 0. F. at Dadeville. Mr. McGee is a Democrat in politics, and, while not desiring office of any kind, he is interested in the affairs of the county, and can always be counted upon to give of his means and time to any worthy enterprise that is for the good of the county and its people. A broad minded and courteous gentleman, he stands in the front rank of our best citizenship, and his name is above reproach in every way. Always honorable in all his dealings,, he has earned for himself a reputation second to none, and he and his family are a credit to our countv.

George Wiloughby Mallory

Starting in life from the humble surroundings of a log Ccibin in an isolated community, George Wiloughby Mallory has made wonderful strides in winning his way in the world. He was born in Dade County, Missouri, on the 17th day of January, 1853, a son of William Perkins and Marcrarct (Meeks) Mallory. His father was a native of Kentucky, while his mother was a native of Dade County. They were married in this county. W7illiam

P. Mallory camo to Dade County when a child with his father, John Mallory, who settled near Antioch church in South Township, where he died long ago. His son, William P. Mallory, was a farmer and raised a family of seven childrer. six boys and one girl.

George W. Mallory was third in the order of birth, but his father had been previously married, his first wife being Bettie Scott, of the pioneer Scott family, and they had one son, William Jesse.

At the lime of his death William P. Mallory was the owner of 107 acres of good land, which is now owned by George W. The log house originally erected on the land is still standing. George W. Mallory has one sister, Tisa Ann, and four brothers, Thomas Wood Mallory, Francis Marion Mallory, James Morgan Mallory and John Miles Mallory, all living in Dade County.

George W. remained at home till the death of his father, in 1SS2. He wras married August 30th, 1884, to Lucy Thomas Jones, who was born July 29th, 1862, a daughter of W. T. and Minta E. Jones.

It is upon this land where his residence now stands. It was raw land, excepting six acres and a small log cabin. By industry and great perseverance he succeeded in making for himself and family a comfortable home. ]n 1897 he rented the farm and moved to Everton, in order to better educate his children. For seven years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, first in the grocery and produce business with numerous partners, and finally in the dry goods business with E. Carander. He finally sold out and returned to the farm. Mr. Mallory had prospered to such a degree that he is now the owner of 395 acres of land all in one body, 300 acres of which is in cultivation, much of it in Turnback bottom. His land is well watered and well improved. He now lives in a comfortable frame residence, surrounded by good outbuildings, and handles annually a large number of hogs and about 30 head of Whiteface cattle.

Mr. Mallory and wife are members of the Christian church at Antioch. He is a Democrat, a member of the W. 0. W. lodge at Everton, and has been a member of the school board for six years, and is a member of the town board as well as justice of the peace, on his second term.

Edgar P. Mann

From the sticks to the stars is a long leap, and one that is seldom attained by mortal man during the span of a single life, yet there are many instances recorded in history where boys have attained positions of prominence late in life after many years of hardship and struggle in rising above obscurity.

Edgar P. Mann was born upon a farm in Warren County, Missouri. April 9th, 1858. His grandfather, Thomas Mann, was born in Burks County, North Carolina, came as a young man to St. Louis in 1812, and afterward settled in Lincoln County, Missouri, in 1815, where lie married and \vhere his son, Josiah Mann, was born in !*_!.'>. Josiah Mann was married in Warren County, Missouri, to Elizabeth Judith Moore in 1844, to which union eight children were born: Thomas W., died in infancy: Mary J., now the widow of Thomas W. Mahan, lives in Kansas City; Dr. John A., lives in Wellington, Mo.; Joseph H., lives at Leadville, Colo., and is a railroad engineer'

Edgar P., the subject of this sketch; George L., a lawyer, living- at Sapulpr, Okla. ; Dr. Frank W., lives at Wellington, Mo., and Robert L., a merchant, living at Wellington, Mo.

Elizabeth J. Mann died at Wellington, Mo., in March, 1899, and her husband, Josiah Mann, died at the same place in May, 1905. He was a farmer, and all his family was reared on a farm, all the children being born on the farm in Warren County, Missouri, where the parents settled when they were married, except Robert L., who was born in St. Loui^ County on a farm. Josiah Mann moved with his family from Warren County to St. Louis County in 18fi5, arriving there the day after the night of Lincoln's assassination. They moved from the St. Louis County farm to a farm near Wellington, in Lafayette County, Missouri, in December, 1872.

William Moore, the maternal grandfather of Edgar P. Mann, married Eleanor Gravelly, botl natives of Virginia, and emigrated from Henry County, Virginia, to Warren County, Missouri, in 1840, and settled upon a farm near Warrenton, the county seat. William Moore died there in 1858, and his widow, Eleanor Moore, died at the home of Josiah Mann in Lafayette County in 1890. They had one son, who died soon after reaching majority, and six daughters, all of whom married and settled in Missouri, as have all the descendants of both the Mann and Moore families, with few exceptions.

Edgar P. Mann, when 7 years of age, moved with his parents from Warren County to a farm in St. Loui« County, and at the age of 1-1- years moved with them to a farm in Lafay3tte County, Missouri, where he grew to maturity. Tie received his education in the common schools, the graded school at Wellington, Mo., and afterward attended the State Normal School at Warrensburg, Mo. He taught school three years in Lafayette County, arid was for one year principal of the schools at Wellington. Desiring to become a lawyer, he moved to Lexington, Mo., where he entered the law office of John S. Blackwell, a leading lawyer of that place, as well as of Central

Missouri, during which time he did clerical work in the various county offices to pay his way while pursuing his law studies. He was admitted to the bar before Hon. John P. Strothev, Circuit Judge, at Lexington, Mo., December 21st, 1881, after three years of study, during all of which time he was permitted to, and did, practice in the Probate Court and tried cases in the justices' courts all over Lafayette County, and was required by his preceptor to draw all his pleadings and instructions in civil cases, and the indictments found by the Grand Jury, as well as all legal papers drawn in the office, without using any forms to go by, it being his preceptor's theory that such practice was important in obtaining a legal education. The result was that when Mr. Mann was admitted to the bar he was able to draw, without the aid of any kind of form, any legal conveyance then in use and any form of pleading used in court procedure. After his admission to the bar he remained for a while in the office of Mr. Bl^.ckwell, then agreed to become one of a party of young men to emigrate to Tacoma, Wash., but after severing his relations with Mr. Blackwell he was persuaded by his mother to remain in Missouri. In looking over Southwest Missouri for a location to practice, on recommendation of Judge D. P. Stratton he came to Greenfield August 28th, 1883, and the next day moved into an office on the east side of the square with Captain Alfred Kennedy, and began his legal career. In October, 1S84, he formed a partnership with Judge Mason Talbutt, a pioneer attorney of Greenfield, which continued till .January 1st, 1901. At that time Mr. Mann received the appointment of District Attorney for the K. C., Ft. S. & M. Railroad Company, and moved to Springfield to fill that position and also to engage in the general practice of law. That company sold to the Frisco September 1st following, and Mr. Mann was offered the position of General Attorney for the Frisco, with offices in St. Louis, which offer he refused, remaining in Springfield and engaging in the general practice until February, 1904, when he was again appointed District Attorney by the Frisco company, which

Mr. Mann has also been active in civic affairs since going to Springfield. He is now president of the Springfield Club, chairman of the board of trustees of the Young Woman's Christian Association, an elder in the Calvary Presbyterian church, director in and general attorney for the United Iron Works Company, and a director in the Springfield Grocery Company. Fraternally Mr. Mann has attained the Knights Templar degree in Masonry, and is also an Odd Fellow.

Edgar P. Mann was married in Greenfield, Mo., on the 2nd day of June, 1887, to Mary Elizabeth Clark, daughter of Captain S. R. and Margaret A. Clark. To this union were born two children:

(1) Frank Clark Mann, born in Greenfield, Mo., September 2nd, 1888. educated at Rolla and at the State University at Columbia law department, and is now a partner in his father's office at Springfield. He was married to Marjorie Potts of Boone County, Missouri and they have two children : Edgar P., born October 28th, 1914, and Mary Marjorie, born November 4th, 1916.

(2) Mildred, born at Greenfield, Mo., March 31st, 1891, married to John F. McGregor, secretary of the McGregor-Noe Hardware Company of Springfield.

In politics Mr. Mann is a Democrat, and the only office he ever held was that of mayor of the city of Greenfield, elected on a Citizens' ticket for two successive terms, and was also a member of the school board. Was never a voluntary candidate for any office, but always took an active part in every political campaign, either as a platform speaker or member of the executive committee. He served as a member of the Democratic State Committee from 1895 to 1898, and was presidential elector for the Sixth Congressional District in 1900.

Notwithstanding his many successes, Mr. Mann is still a plain man, whose heart and sympathy is with the common people. He takes great delight in recalling the many pleasant experiences connected with his early life in Greenfield. In convrsation recently with the writer of this sketch, when his personal career was being discussed and his many legal victories recounted, Mr. Mann, in his very modest way, used language something like this:

"If I were writing my own history, trying to characterize my professional record accurately, I would lay no emphasis upon the amount of big litigation that I have been engaged in or upon any notable victories I have won in the courts, nor upon the fact that I have attained some reputation as a corporate lawyer. The legal work that I would point to, if asked to designate the thing I am proudest of, is my record as attorney for the little old Greenfield & Northern Railroad Company when I was a young, inexperienced lawyer. Relying entirely upon my own resources and without consulting with anyone else, I became attorney for the proposed Greenfield & Northern Railroad and drew its original charter and all of the amendments thereto, and condemned its right-of-way and depot grounds, wrote its bonds and wrote the deed of trust securing the same. I wrote its construction contracts. I attended to all of its title deeds and decrees in court vesting the title in the corporation to that and other property. I wrote the record of its corporate meetings, its board of directors, and all of the resolutions and everything; and, in fact, did all of the legal work in connection with it during its entire existence as an independent corporation, and during that period attended to all of its litigation in court. When that road was bought by the old Kansas City Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad Company, Mr. Miller, its owner, was informed by General Nettleton, president of the purchasing road, and Wallace Pratt, its general counsel, that the deal could not be consummated for several months by reason of the fact that he had had a young, inexperienced country lawyer do his it'gal work, which involved the very right of the corpora lion to exist, and the title to all of its property and the validity of its bonds: that they were sure, in consequence, that the work h:id been done wrong, and that it would have to be done over again. I sent them the complete records in my possession belonging to the legal department of the Greenfield & Northern, and Mr. Miller sent them the rest. In one week's time they called us to Kansas City ready to take the property over and pay for it without the dotting of an 'i' or the crossing of a "t." Mr. Pratt and Mr. Nettleton stated that this was the only absolutely perfect railroad record they had ever seen, and stated that if the records of the old Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad had been kept with the same accuracy and the same painstaking degree of care devoted to all of its organization work, the company would have been saved many thousands of dollars. And Mr. Pratt, the general solicitor, then and there stated to me that if I would take it he would give me the first vacancy on his staff of attorneys for the railroad, and that was the beginning of my career as a railroad attorney. I speak of this as an illustration of the fact that in my judgment whatever degree of success I have made as a lawyer has been the result of hard work and painstaking care, rather than of the possession of any degree of ability above the ordinary."

James S Marshall

Who, among our citizenship, is due more honor and praise than the man or woman who devotes years to the teaching of our young? To successfully take this great work upon one's shoulders means more than being merely educated; it met-.ns a great devotion to the cause, and requires a tact that when it is in evidence is almost uncanny. All honor to our teachers, who receive all too little for their precious services and devotion. Such a one was James S. Marshall during his teaching career among us of over twenty years. Twenty years he spent in starting our future citizens on the road to usefulness, who can estimate the value of his work, and the good he has done for the \oung of this county? James S. Marshall is a native of Cedar County, Missouri, born December 23, 1868, a son of John Marshall and Mary M. McCon- nell, his wife, natives of West Virginia and Virginia, respectively. Mary McConnell was brought to Dade County when a very small child by her parents, more extended mention of whom will be found elsewhere in this work. John Marshall was in the prime of life when he came to Dade County, just prior to the Civil war. He enlisted in the Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry and served his country with valor for about four years. After the war he engaged in farming, in which he was successful, and at the time of his death, October 23rd, 1913, he owned 156 acres of good land in Sac Township, Dade County, where his widow now resides. They had seven children, of whom James S. was the oldest. The others are: Rob't A., a business man of Greenfield; J. W. and W. H., both farmers of Dade County; one sister, Ella, married George Jones, and died leaving one child, Mabel, who is married to Troy Johnson, a farmer of Sac Township. Another sister died in early life, unmarried. John Marshall was a highly respected citizen. He was a Republican in politics, a member of the G. A. R. and a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. James S. Marshall received his education in the public schools of Dade County and studied for two years in the Dadeville Academy, and started teaching at the age of -'2 years. In all, he has devoted 20 years of his life to this commendable work. He taught at Greenfield one year, Carlock district one year, Sand Mountain two years, Flint Hill and Jones districts one year each, then for seven years at the Speight School, following this with five years in the Cave district, one year at Shady Grove, and his last two years in the Stockton District. That he was proficient in his work goes without saying. During this time he was saving of his money, and was able to buy him a farm of 80 acres in Sac Township. He never made his home on this, however, but he kept it for eight years and in HlOfJ he sold this tract and bought GO acres of improved land in South Morgan Township, where he now lives. This farm is on the main Greenfield and Dadeville road, and is well improved and all in cultivation and equipped with good buildings In 1912 he built a new residence, cutting the limber and building the building with his own hands, lie carries on a deal of stock raising, raising good horses and the Poland-China hogs. Mr. Marshall was married March 18th, 1896, to Miss Alice Rainey, who was born in Howell County, Missouri, October 29th, 1875, a daughter of Enos and Amanda (Northington) Rainey, both natives of Tennessee, where they were married, and came to Missouri at an early day, settling in Howell County, near West Plains, where he died about 1878. The mother came to Dade County, bringing her three daughters, in 1878, and nettled in South Morgan Township. She raised her three girls, who are all living and married, besides Mrs. Marshall. Minnie married Elisha Dodson and lives in Oregon County, Missouri, and Matilda is the wife of R. W. Smith of Monett, Mo.

To Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have been born five children, all of whom are at home and receiving the advantages of good educations. They are, in order of birth: Cleo, born December 21st, 1897; Kyle, born February 21st, 1901; Rainey, born March 21st, 1904; Ralph, born March 26, 1909; Blanche, born September 21st, 1913. Mr. Marshall has always been a staunch Democrat, has served as township assessor for two years, and was appointed postmaster at Dadeville on July 4th, 1914, which position he now holds and fills with entire satisfaction to the citizens of Dadeville. Mr. Marshall is a member of Twilight lodge No. 103, I. 0. 0. F., and the W. 0. W. at Dadeville. Of the progressive thinkers of the county Air. Marshall is in the first rank. Finely educated, popular and of pleasing personality, he numbers his friends by the hundreds in all parts of the county. He is a broadminded gentleman, a booster for good roads and free public schools, liberal with his time and money for all worthy undertakings for the good of the county and state. A man living a clean life and setting an example it is well for our young people to follow. So say we, all of us.

Thomas J. Massey

Born iii Lacledc- County, Missouri, July 19th, 1864, son of Henry and Amanda (Robertson) Massey. His father was born in Tennessee and died in 1904 at the age of 83 years. The Masseys were early settlers in Tennessee, and followed farming. Henry was a veterinary surgeon and came with his family to Missouri in 1837 and squatted on a piece of government land. A short time before the Civil war he settled in Laclede County, where lie homesteadcd a tract of land and built a log cabin, in which he lived while he improved the land. For some two years previous to the war lie was a resident of Dade County, where his first two children were born. At the breaking out of the Civil war he enlisted in a cavalry regiment in the Union army and served three and one-half years. He received a sabre wound at the battle of Chattanooga. At the close of the war he returned to his Missouri farm, where he lived and prospered, lie handled considerable live stock and enjoyed a large clientele as a veterinary surgeon. He was a member of the G. A. K. and voted the Democratic ticket all his life.

Amanda (Robertson) Massey was a native of Indiana, and died in 191 L'. at the age of 76 years. She was of German ancestry, a member of the M. E. church and the mother of 12 children.

Thomas J. Massey was raised on a farm, and attended country schools and high school at Ilartville, Wright County, Missouri. He read medicine at home and entered Old Northwestern Medical College at St. Joseph. Mo., in l-sv^, and graduated in 1891. Previous to his graduation, however, in 1889. he hung out his shingle at Duncan, Webster County, and remained there eight years. From there he went to Hart vi lie, and after practicing one year came to Lock wood. This last move was made in 1899. Dr. Massey is now considered one of the leading physicians in Southwest Missouri, having a large and ever-increasing practice. It: 19()."i hr- took a post-graduate course al Polyclinic Institute of Chicago.

Dr. Massey has prospered financially as well as professionally, lie now owns a IGO-acre farm in Grant Township, and SO acres in Smith Township, a half interest in the Massey & Smith drug business in Lockwood, and is a stockholder in the Allen-Pheiffer Chemical Company of St. Louis. In addition to this, he has one of the finest homes in Lockwood.

He was married in 1889 to Miss Mabelle Savior, who was born in Douglass County, Illinois, in 1867, a daughter of Allen and Lydia (Daniels) Savior. Mr. Savior was a farmer. Both are now deceased. Dr. Massey and wife were the parents of two children, only one of whom is now living:

Dr. Massey and. wife are members of the Baptist church, lie is a member of the local lodges of Masons and Odd Fellows, a member of the Dade County Medical Association and a Democrat.

No field of activity in life offers greater opportunity than the medical profession to develop the best there is in a man. It tries a man's courage, his patience and his conscience. Dr. Massey has demonstrated the fact that he possesses all thr'.-e of the above medical graces. He has given the best of his life and his service to the poor, as well as the rich, and charity patients have received the same conscientious treatment as the millionaire.

Ernest L. Maxwell

Among the highly successful and enterprising farmers of Dade county we must mention Ernest L. Maxwell of South Morgan township. Mr. Maxwell is a native of Dade County having been born here March 23, 1869 a son of Henry C Maxwell and Catherine (Woody) Maxwell is e native of Illinois and was brought here by his parents at an early day. His father Bluford Maxwell settled in eastern Dade Countv where they took up land and prospered and spent their lives here, both are deceased and are buried in Polk county, Mo. Ernest Maxwell's mother Catherine Woody was a daughter of James Calvin and Elizabeth (Alexander) Woody, a pioneer family of Dade county; a more complete history of the Woody family may be found in the sketch of John Woody, a brother of Mrs. Maxwell.

Ernest Maxwell was the only child of his parents, at an early age he went to live with his grandfather Woody and stayed with him until he was twenty-one years of age, the last year he received a share of the crops and it was then that he married and started out for himself. He first rented 80 acres of land making a good crop the fir^t year, he continued to rent land for some seven years at different places in Dade county but in 1897 bought 210 acres in Sac township, known as the old Grisham farm which he improved greatly and stayed there about nine years, then rented the old Woody place, all the time getting ahead in better shape so in 1910,, having sold his Sac township farm, bought 330 acres in South Morgan township, where he now lives. This place had been rented for years and was i:i a rundown condition but Mr. Maxwell was just the mar to put this fine place back in shape. He went to work with his usual energy and skill, fenced and cross fenced it, built a fine large barn and improved the house and generally put things in first class shape. He now has one of the very best farms in Dade County, 280 acres in a fine state of cultivation and 50 acres of fine timber. There is no doubt but that a large body of ore will- be found on this place as it lays close to Corey where the best zinc mines in the country are located. Mr. Maxwell does general farming and stock raising, is progressive in every way, he has found that alfalfa is a good crop on ins land and he also believes in sheep as money makers. He now has a fine flock of 45 head which have a great deal more than paid their way and Mr. Maxwell is proud of the fact that he has raised this flock from a pair of sheep given him by his father-in-law lit the time of his marriage. Mr. Maxwell is a large breeder of Whiteface cattle. He now has four registered heffers and one male "Weldon Success," No. 548418.

Mr. Maxwell is also a large feeder of hogs, getting ready for market two to three carload a year. He has an ideal stock farm, has plenty of good water furnished by springs and wells as well as a good spring branch.

Mr. Maxwell was married November 11, 1890 to Miss Eva A. Clabough, who was born in Dade county, August 6th, 1874, a daughter of James M. and Barbara (Grisham) Clabough, both of whom were natives of Dade county and came of pioneer families. Both are now deceased and a more complete record may be found elsewhere in this volume.

To Mr. and .Mrs, Ernest Maxwell have been born four children, the record of this family is as follows: Gilbert L., born January 6th, 1892 and married Lucy McPeak and they live in South Morgan township and have one child, James Lowell, born October 25th, 1916 > Flora, born January 27th, 1894 and married Elmer T. McConnell, a farmer of Sac township and they have two children, Christine, born March 25th, 1914 and Jona Gale, born November 13, 1916, Josephine, born July 8th, 1916, and Eunice, born August 21st, 1907, both at home and attending school.

Mr. Maxwell is a republican and active in his party, he has served on the school board for many years and has never shirked his duty to his county or state in any way, he is one of our leading citizens, always ready to lend a hand to any enterprise for the good of all the county, he is active in the interests of good roads and free public schools, in short, he is the type of citizen that we need more of, he has been very successful in a financial way but it can be said of him that his success has been won by strictly fair dealing and his untiring energy and attention to business.

May many of our young men, just starting out to win their way in the world, take notice of what may be accomplished by close application and honesty in all things and by following these principles, as Mr. Maxwell has done, that success is surely theirs.

Fred C. Meyers

Was born on the 21st day of April, 1851, near Bremen, Germany, son of Henry Meyers and Minnie (Erdsieckj Meyers, both natives of Germany and were married i here. They were farmers. His father came to Illinois about 1^54 and the mother with Fred, a boy of about four years came a year later. They located in Quincy where the father followed the milling business for ten years after which lie purchased a farm in Adams county of 120 acres and moved there where he farmed for 12 years and retired, turning the farm over to his youngest son. His first wife died about the year 1863 after which he married Minnie Niecamp, who died about 1870. Henry Meyers died in 1904.

Fred C. Meyers is the oldest of a family of four children, being the only one born in Germany. All are dead except himself and brother Henry Meyers who lives near Greenfield. There were four children of the second marriage, two of whom are living: Carrie, now Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald, of Quincy, 111., and Kate, now Mrs. Kdward Bleibtreu of St. Louis.

Mr. Meyers was raised on a farm in Illinois and remained there until 22 years of age when he came to St. Louis and engaged in the nursery business. He followed ihis occupation three years when he was employed by the famous General William Harney to take charge of his ranch in Franklin county, Mo. He worked on this ranch for three years. On the 4th day of July, 1876, during the Centenial year, .he was married to Miss Kate Huffman, born May 24th, 1857 in Beaver county, Penn., daughter of Presley and Sarah (Moore) Huffman. Her parents were married in Ohio, her father being a native of Pennsylvania while her mother was a native of Ohio. They were farmers and earn* to Missouri in 1866 and settled on a farm in Franklin County, Mo. Her father died in 1875. He was a I'nion soldier and died from effects of injuries received in the service Her mother still lives on the old homestead in Franklin countv.

After the death of her father, Mrs. Meyers' mother re-married again to Louis Schade of Franklin county. He is now deceased. Mrs. Meyers was 5th in point of birth of a family of nine children that grew to maturity. George. Ernest and Jesse Huffman are residents of Kansas, Adaline, now Mrs. John Davis, resides at Palestine, Ohio. Lottie, now Mrs. Wm. P. Patterson also lives at Palestine. Harvey resides in Illinois while Lou, now Mrs. Thomas Manion lives in Franklin County, Mo., on the old homestead.

Shortly after hi,-; marriage, Mr. Meyers bought an 80 acre improved farm in Franklin county and went to farming. He remained on this farm four years, sold out and moved to Dade county in 1881. He settled on a tract of 240 acres, two -md one-half miles north of Greenfield. They were renters on this land for seven years but by industry and frugality they became able to buy the entire tract, which was known as the Bell farm.

At this time the farm was in a run-down condition but Mr. and Mrs. Meyers set about to beautify and improve it. The residence was a hewed log house in which Ihey lived for 23 years and in which all but two of their children were born. While the house was rough and unseemly on the exterior, all within was neat and clean and the lawn was a perfect bower of beauty, being filled with ornamental trees and in summer with fragrant flowers. Both Mr. and Mrs. Meyers were fond of plants and shrubs and the Meyers home took on the appearance of a floral garden or city park by reason of its arborial adornment, In 1904 Mr. Meyers erected a splendid 8-room, frame dwelling house with modern conveniences.

Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are the parents of seven children, the first two being born in Franklin county, Mo., and the remaining five in Dade county:

(M) Edwin E., born December 18th, 1894, married Gertrude Shaw a native of Dade county, and they are now living on the Meyers homestead and engaged in farming.

Having two sons capable of managing the farming operations, Mr. Meyers is living in partial retirement. However he maintains a superintending control over the fanning and stock-raising enterprises on the place.

Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are members of the Presbyterian church. 1 1*' is ii Republican in politics but has never desired or sought an office. He is a progressive, publicspirited, industrious man with home building and home beautifying tendencies. The Meyers farm has long been one of the show places in Dade County, noted for the beauty of its evergreens and roses. Many social fetes and entertainments have been held on the spacious lawn and many clubs and societies are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Meyers for their unstinted hospitality. Their farm is one of the best in the county and the home is an ideal one from every point of view.

Charles B. Meyers

Charles I>. Meyers was born in Richland County, 0., January 22, IS'50. He was taken by his father to Vermillion County, 111., when a lad where he grew to manhood and later moved to Washington County, Iowa. He was first married to Miss Susan Pierce who died in 1862. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Co. B., 2nd Kansas and was discharged at Fort Smith, Ark., June 22nd and came to Dade county in 1866 where he was a successful farmer and married here, Miss Sarah A. Cox of South Greenfield who was born February 19th, 1843, the marriage took place February 24th, 1867 and to this union five children were born as follows: Susie, born January 29th, 1868, is now Mrs. Thomas Gilispie of Dade county; Lillie died in infancy; Beatrice Joie, born October 8th, 1876 married Arthur Cotter and died leaving three children, John ai,d Batie and Elma; Charles B. a farmer of Dade county and who was born June 27th, 1883 and married Minnie Wilhite who was born November 6th, 1885, a daughter of Charles and Luella (Hurst) Wilhite. The Wilhites were very early settlers of Polk County, Mo. Mr. Meyers has a nice farm of 111 acres and on which he has built a fine new house. He raises considerable stock and is fasr building up a good dairy herd. Mr. Meyers and wife have two bright children named as follows: Myron Leon, born September 5th, 1907 and Joie Ruhame, born October 17th, 1912. Mr. Meyers is an up-todate farmer, he is a booster for good roads and free public schools. His wifn is a member of the Baptist church while he is a member of the W. 0. WT.

Mrs. Sarah Meyers, the widow of Uncle Charlie Meyers is living in her fine little home in Everton and a more pleasant and kindly Christian lady cannot be found anywhere. It is a pleasure to meet and talk with her and one goes away from a visit to her home impressed with the goodness of life in general and with a desire to follow more closely, the straight and narrow path. Mrs. Meyers is a sister of our late departed beloved fellow citizen Uncle Sam Cox and to whose complete sketch we would refer the reader for the record of the Cox family of whom Aunt Sarah Meyers is an honored member.

Thomas Alexander Miller

The family to which the gentlemen whose name appears above may be said to be, literally, one of the very first in Southwest Missouri, for it was his grandfather, Bird Miller who came to Greene County in the early thirties, and entered one hundred and sixty acres in the northwest part of that territory which afterwards became the City of Springfield, Missouri. A part of this old Miller farm is now one of the beautiful parks of Springfield, and the lake upon that park is fed from the neverfailing Miller Spring. Here too for many years stood the Springfield woolen mills, now removed to make way for the park and public play grounds.

Eldrige Boyd Miller and Mary Smith (Ellison) Miller the parents of Thomas A. Miller were born in the state of Tennessee, and came to Southwest Missouri with their parents. Eldridge B. Miller was a farmer and spent much of his life at that business in Dade County Missouri. He was a man of exceptional firmness and integrity of character. Mary S. Miller was a patient Christian woman and loved by all who knew her.

To Eldrige Miller and wife there was born a family of twelve children of whom eight are still living, viz: Mary F. Daughtrey at Springfield; Virginia E. Gilmore at Carthago; William L. Miller at South Greenfield; Thomas A. Miller our subject; Louanza P. Bowman, near Carthage; Mrs. Bird Swift of Golden City, Barton County; Mrs. Ida F. Scon of Colorado and E. Boyd Miller long connected with the Frisco Railroad as a passenger conductor.

The first wife of Eldridge Miller died in Dade County in 1870 and Mr. Miller married as his second wife Mrs. Xarcissus McConnoll To this marriage were born two children, Charles I. Miller and Clarence Miller of Dade County.

Thomas A. Milk-r, the seventh child of a large family, was born in a log cabin on his father's farm near Greenfield, Missouri on the 25th of July, 1858. His mother died

The early influences of a good father and mother, together witli the teaching and example of a good school teacher laid the foundation of character which developed in after years into sterling manhood. To these early influences Mr. Miller attributes whatever success he has attained in after vears. Mr. Miller attended, first, a subscription school taught by Mrs. Mary McFarland near Greenfield. This was the only school taught during the Civil war in Southwest Missouri. Many would have gone through life without any sort of education had it not been for this sainted woman who has long since gone to her reward. When the public schools reopened after the Civil war he attended them and for a while was a student at Mrs. Garretts Female seminary and ended his school days at Ozark College, but has been a zealous student all his life.

Before leaving school he began his business career in 1879. His capital amounted to $425.00 received from his father's estate. He started in the lumber business with his brother-in-law Captain George W. Gilmore, under the firm name of Gilmore and Miller. At that time they had to haul their pine lumber from Nevada, Mo., a distance of fifty miles. Before the end of a year, Mr. Miller bought out his partner and continued the business in his own name until 1885 when the business was incorporated as the T. A. Miller Lumber Company and one half the1 capital stock was sold to Mr. S. K. Martin of Chicago, a friend and benefactor.

During this same year Mr. Miller incorporated the Greenfield Railroad Company and built the line from South Greenfield to Greenfield. Greenfield was and is the County seat of Dade County and General Geo. H. Nettleton in building the Kansas City Ft. Scott and Memphis Railroad, for some unaccountable reason cruelly left the town about three miles away. To save his town from desertion and decay, Mr. Miller with the help of a donation of $8,000.00 made by the good people of the town built the road that has ever since served the town and community. In the year 1888 the charter of the Greenfield Railroad Company was amended and the name changed to the Greenfield and Northern Railroad Company and an effort was made to extend the line to Stockton, the county seat of Cedar county. But owing to the powerful opposition of large financial interests the work was abandoned and in the year 1899 Mr. Miller began building the road to Mt. Vernon, the county seat of Lawrence county. With the aid of a donation of $23,000.00 by the good people of Mt. Vernon and Lawrence County he completed the line to Mt. Vernon in the spring of 1890. In the year 1892 Mr. Miller sold a five sixth interest in the property to a syndicate of St. Louis capitalists who immediately extended the line to Aurora with the aid of a donation of $30,000.00 made by the good citizens of Aurora and its friends. It is a monument to the perseverence and energy of Mr. Miller that the road was built, and he was the promoter and builder and equipped and operated it for several years during which time the country was afflicted with financial panics and political agitation. It was a truly hazardous venture, and proved to be very costly both on his time and money but he performed a real service to the community. The road was sold to the Kansas City Ft. Scott and Memphis Railroad Company in 1895 and Mr. Miller accepted service with that company as commercial agent, but resigned in 1897 and bought out his associates and again entered actively into the lumber business in which he has been engaged for nearly thirty-eight years. He now owns ten branches and manufactures his own stock of lumber at his mill in the state of Arkansas. He is the president of the Aurora Lumber and Manufacturing Co., a director in the Majestic Milling Company and the principal stockholder of the Bank of Bower Mills.

town. While he lived in Greenfield he helped to build and was part owner of the best brick block over erected in that town. He built the first brick building in the town of Miller and which town bears his name. He built the fine stone court house at Mt. Vernon and as a monument to his honesty he did not make one cent of profit. He helped to build the best ward school building in the City of Aurora while a member of the school board in 1907. He helped to organize and build the Peoples Sewer System for the sole benefit of the health of the community. In fact he has had business interests in more than twenty towns of Southwest Missouri in which there are evidences of his civic spirit.

Mr. Miller has never sought public office although he to Miss Clara Belle Jopes of Greenfield, Mo., a daughter of William H. Jopes. Mrs. Miller was one of five children of whom two besides herself are living. Miss Harriet F. and Samuel W. Jopes, both of Greenfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of two daughters; Mary Kate, now Mrs. Louis S. Coleman, has two children; Miller Louis, aged seven, and Louis Shaw, Jr., aged five. The second daughter, Lois Laura, is the wife of Eugene J. McXatt, the present prosecuting attorney of Lawrence county. They have one daughter, Rosemary, aged four years. All live at Aurora.

Mr. Miler has never sought public office although he has always taken an active interest in political affairs and gives his allegiance to the democratic party. He was a delegate to the state conventions that nominated Governors Frances and Folk. He was elected an alderman while he li\ ed at Greenfield in 1881 and the very first thing he did was to have the city take over the care of the cemetery and started improvements which resulted in the best kept cemetery of any town in the state for its size. Soon after lie moved to Aurora, Mo., in 1892 he was elected for two terms chairman of the Democratic County Committee and soon after a member of the school board and in 1915 was elected mayor under commission form of government and is giving his city a modern progressive business administration. His ambition in life has been to succeed rather than make money. He gives liberally of his means to all worthy causes and has helped many young men to get a start in life. He is a Mason and an Elk and belongs with his good wife and children to the Presbyterian church.

William L. Miller

Born in Greenfield, Mo., January 19th, 1852, a son of Eldridge B. Miller, a native of Bedford County, Tenn., born February 16, 1819 and died September 5, 1873. He was of Irish descent, a farmer by occupation and came to Missouri with his parents when a lad. They settled near "Miller Springs" in Greene county, near Springfield and are buried there. Eldridge came to Dade County when a small boy, being apprenticed to a blacksmith of whom Eldridge learned his trade. He followed this occupation in Greenfield and afterwards opened a shop on a farm he bought in Center Township. Eventually he became a successful farmer and stock raiser and at the time of his death owned a farm of about 400 acres. During the civil war he was a sympathizer with the South, though a noncombatant, and was frequently taken prisoner by the Federal soldiers. In some way he always managed to escape and make his way back home. lie died upon his farm in Dade County.

The mother of William L. Miller was Mary S. (Ellison) Miller who was born in Bedford County, Tenn., February 8, 1826 and died September 20, 1870. Her parents were very early settlers of Missouri who came from Bedford County, Tenn., and located near Springfield, Greene comity on a farm. After the death of her father, her mother married Alexander Patterson.

(3) Virginia, married Captain G. W. Gilmore, a veteran of the civil war on the Union side. He now resides in Carthage, a retired capitalist.

(8) Eldridge B. (commonly called Boyd) lives at Aurora. Ts conductor on the Aurora branch of the St. Louis & San Francisco railroad, built by his brother, Thomas A. He has been in this position since the road was constructed.

After the death of his first wife, Eldridge B. Miller married Narcissa McConnell, a half-sister to his first wife. Her parents were early settlers in Morgan township. By this union there were two boys: common schools of the county, and two years in high school in Greenfield. He farmed up to 1901 when he went into a dry goods store as clerk in South Greenfield. In 1909 his brother, Thomas A. Miller, opened up a lumber yard in South Greenfield and placed the same in charge of William L., which position he still holds.

William L. Miller was married to Sarah E. Gates in 1875. She was a native of Dade county, having been born in Greenfield in 1850, and died in 1899. She was a daughter of Newell and Marv Gates. Her father was a saddler,

Bryant, who was born in Illinois, a daughter of Paul and Rebecca Bryant, who came to Dade County and settled in Grant township. No children were born of this marriage. She is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Miller is a Democrat in politics, active in every branch of business which he undertakes, is public spirited and progressive, and is regarded as one of the substantial business men of his community. Fraternally, he is an Odd Fellow with membership at South Greenfield.

John Martin Miller

A man of culture and learning, well versed in the ways of the world, rich in the remembrance of many pleasant experiences but in whose garden the "Golden Apples of Hesperides" never ripened. John Martin Miller was born in Warren county, N. J., August 26th, 1839, son of Joseph and Sarah (Glassner) Miller, the former being a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1793 and the latter a native of N. J. in which state they were married. Andrew Miller, the grand father of John M. Miller was born about the year 1763 and his grandmother Eve (Walter) Miller were of Holland parentage, though both were born in this country. Their ancestry came to this country from Holland about 1710 and there were many descendents, some of whom were soldiers in the Revolutionary war.

John Martin Miller was raised on a farm and remained at home until 25 years of age. Ho received a good education and recalls the fact that as early as 1856 Latin, Algebra, surveying and even philosophy and astronomy wore taught in the common schools. In 1864 he emigrated westward, landing in the state of Illinois where he worked out on various farms. He had but little money and was in search of cheap land for a home. After a short time ho went from Whiteside County, Ills., to Iowa where he worked out, taught school but finding land beyond his means went still further west into Nebraska where he took up a homestead. This was in 1865 when Nebraska was still a territory and thousands of acres were still unoccupied. He proved up on 80 acres in eastern Nebraska, built a log house and remained on it for a few years but was compelled to abandon it by reason of flood waters from the Platte River, hi 1867 he took passage by boat and came to St. Joseph, Mo., with nothing in the way of worldly goods. He finally worked his way to Hamilton, Caldwell county, where he worked out for a time. During these years of financial stress he had never asked assistance from home, although his father was wTell to do. After a strenuous career at Hamilton he finally secured money for his use and bought different small tracts of land adjoining the city of Hamilton, upon one of which he laid out an addition and sold it out at considerable profit. During these years he farmed and dealt in real estate in a small way and prospered.

In February 1870 he was married to Mollie Burnside who died about the year 1876 leaving one child, Mae, who is now Mrs. William Mann, living in Lockwood township.

His second marriage took place November 2nd, 1878 to Miss Virginia Miles, who was born in West Virginia, March 5th, 1845, daughter of James and Catherine (Mace) Miles, who came to Missouri in 1858. Her father died in West Virginia and her mother re-married, to Samuel Smith and they came to Caldwell county, Mo., in 1858. He

Mr. Miller remained at Hamilton about 10 years when in 1877 he emigrated to Harper county, Kansas, and took up a homestead of 160 acres. Here for a period of three years he enjoyed real frontier life. Times were hard and crops poor, so that in order to earn a livlihood it became necessary for him to haul buffalo bones and wood seventy miles. Three years of this kind of life satisfied his longing for the frontier, so that in 1880 he made final proof on his homestead and came to Golden City, Barton county, Mo., and bought a 10-acre fruit and truck farm in the edge of the city. He remained here until 1897 when he exchanged this 10-acre tract for about 100 acres of partly improved land one mile south of South Greenfield. During his 20 years residence in Bade county he has made numerous improvements on his original purchase.

(2) George W., born April 18th, 1883, married Carrie Merrick, who was a native of Dade county. There is one child, Ernest Dale. George W. Miller is a prominent business man of South Greenfield, an active member of the Odd Fellow and Woodmen lodges.

John M. Miller is a member of the Presbyterian church while his wife holds membership in the Baptist denomination. He is a Republican in politics and in an early day was prominent in the business circles of Hamilton, Missouri. lie has made a special study of astronomy and takes great delight in literary and scientific subjects.

Morris Miller

Was born in Madison County, Indiana, January 24th, 18fj7, son of David and Mary Ann (Gilbert) Miller. His father was born December llth, 1S1G, in Clermont County. Ohio, while his mother was born December 16th of the

David Miller was of English-German ancestry, while his wife was of Scotch extraction. David was a millwright by trade and came to Missouri with his family in the spring of 1868, stopping first at Springfield for a short time, also at Greenfield for two months, after which he purchased a 40-acre tract of land three miles west of Dadevillc, where he remained eight or ten years. Finally he purchased a home in Dadeville, where he followed his trade as carpenter during the remainder of his days. He died at Dadeville March 30th, 11)15, his wife having departed this life, also at Dadeville, December 26th, 1896. Two children were born of this marriage, both boys, Morris Miller, the subject of this sketch, and his younger brother, Anderson, who died in Dade County, single.

Morris Miller remained at home with his father till he was 21 years of age, attended only the common schools of the county during the winter months, and during the summer either farmed or worked at the carpenter's trade with his father. He was married on the 27th day of August, 1877, to Sarah E. Glenn, daughter of George TV. and Mary (Lock) Glenn, born in October, 1862, being seventh in point of birth in a family of eight children. Her father was a native of Tennessee, while the Locks came from Illinois. Her brothers were Sig, W. C., Sheridan and Joel, all now deceased but Sig.

After his marriage they moved to a small hill farm on Son's creek, where they raised one crop, then moved to Corry, where Mr. Miller followed the mining business for 17 or 18 years. About the year 1890 he moved to Dadeville, where he engaged in the carpenter business in company with his father.

In November, 1894, he was elected sheriff of Dade County on the Republican ticket, and moved to Greenfield. Prior to this time, however, Mr. Miller had served as constable of Morgan Township for six years.

under U. S. Keran, and also under W. R. Farmer. He served one term as city collector while in Greenfield. Tn 1901 he moved back to Dadcvilie, and in November, 1902, he was elected justice of the peace, and has served continuously in that office ever since. At present he is local register for the vital statistics of the state of Missouri. Mrs. Miller is still living, but a hopeless invalid.

(1) Berta, born August 26th, 1878, graduated from the Greenfield High School, taught school in Dade County for a few years, married Charley Lyons, a Dade County farmer, and now lives three miles northeast of Golden City, in Marion Township. They have two children, Bernice and Gradon Gilbert.

(2) Wade, born April llth, 1880, and died April 7th, 1901, lacking just four days of being 21 years of age. He was single at the time of his death, having been killed in a railroad accident at Neal, Kas.

(3) Henrietta, born in 1882, attended Greenfield High School, taught in Dade County for three years, married Henry Clark, a Dade County farmer. They now live in Golden City, where he is engaged in the elevator business. They have three children, Cleo, Gilbert and Eloise.

(5) Maude, born in 1886, attended the schools in Greenfield, married David Penrod. They now live in Golden City, where he is engaged in the lumber business. They have two children, Ernestine, and a boy baby, yet unnamed.

(6) Floy, born in 1888, attended school in Greenfield and Dadeville, married William McCandlass, a farmer. They now reside in Lawrence County, Missouri, and hav<? two children, Gilbert and Gradon.

(7) Greta, born in 1890, attended school in Dadeville, married Herbert Smith, a fanner. They now live in Barton County, near Golden City. They have one child, a girl, Denvil.

Of this splendid family the two boys each met a violent death while yet in early manhood. The girls are all happily married and ten grandchildren have come to bring sunshine into their homes and gladness to the hearts of their grandparents, who have toiled, sacrificed and struggled through many long years with little hope of reward save and except the welfare and happiness of their children.

In politics Mr. Miller has always been a Republican and active in the affairs of his party. His nomination and election to the ofiice of sheriff marked a new era in the politics of Morgan Township, which for years had been dominated by a few influential citizens of Dadeville. Mr. Miller was the candidate of the "Boys From the Sticks," and the delegates in the convention which nominated him represented the laboring classes of the county rather than the professional politicians. Mr. Miller is still active in the affairs of life and is prominent in the civic and business circles of his home city.