Daviess County, Missouri - Biographical sketches (1 of 3 so headed), 1882

Biographical sketches

Is a native of Portage county, Ohio. and was born January 19, 1843. His father was a native of Connecticut, and his mother, of Olio. His parents came to Daviess county in 1548, when he was five years of age, and settled on a farm, where he remained until 1861, when le enlisted in Company G, Thirty-third Regiment Enrolled Missouri State Militia, and was on duty at intervals during the war and participated in several noted engagements. At the close of the war he returned to his home and engaged in farming until 1870, and has been a resident of Daviess county since that time, his attention being given chiefly to farming.

Mr. Bacon was married, in L870, to Miss Pheebe Norton, a native of Ohio, born Angust %, 1850, She died three years after her marriage, leaving one child, Luellen E., since deceased. Mr. Bacon was married, December 30, 1875, to Miss Fauny Crall, a native of Ohio, and daughter of David Crall, now a resident of Colfax township, but formerly of Pennsylvania. Two children have been born to them: George E., deceased, and Clarence.

Miles Bristow

Was born in Jackson county, Indiana, June 2, 1836. Tis father was a native of Kentucky. His parents moved to Gallatin, Daviess county, Missouri, when he was about three years of age, where he remained until the death of his father in 1851, During the next three years he spent the greater part of his time with his brother on a farm and in a tannery at Gallatin; then purchased land in Sheridan township, and for over four years was engaged in farming and teaching. Tn 1862 he was enrolled in Company E, Fifty- first Regiment Missouri Intantry, and served as second lieutenant until Angust, 1864, when he enlisted in Company B, Forty-fourth Regiment iissans! Infantry, where he was soon promoted to his former position and served one vear, when he returned home, In 1873 he was elected clerk of Sheridan township, but resigned the office at the end of three vears, and has since been engaged in teaching and farming.

Mr. Bristow was married, February 27, 1859, to Miss Mary E. Loyd. She was born in Ray county, Missouri, October 8, 1536. Twelve children have been born to them, ten of whom are now living: John A. and Ida B., twins; William M., Mary E., Sarah E.. Samuel 1B , James A., Thomas B,, Edgar

John J. Caster

Was born in Homer county, Ohio, July 9, 1822, near the city of Fredericksburgh, He is the son of McDonnell and Sarah Haley Caster, natives of Beaver county, Pennsylvania. His boyhood was spent on his father's farm and at school, and after reaching manhood he turned his attention to stock-raising in connection with farming, and also pursued the trade of a carpenter. In 1856 he went to Gentry county, Missouri, and entered 200 acres of land, which he soon sold, and then gave his whole time to his trade fora tew years. In 1861 he enlisted in the militia and served during the war. Since that time lhe has been principally engaged in farming and stockraising, in Sheridan township.

Mr. Caster was married, November 11, 1848, to Miss Eliza W. Allen, daughter of Jesse Allen and Sabrina Splawn Allen, both natives of Tennessee, Mr. and Mrs. Caster have three children by adoption: John Donahue, Samuel Carter and Grant Carter.

David H. Coulson

David H. Coulson, son of John D. Coulson, was born in Chariton county, Missouri, near the town of Keytesville, November 16, 1830. He remained in the place of his birth until he was about seven years of age when his father moved to Howard county, Missouri, where the family remained about two years. In 1839 the family came to Daviess county and settled in Union township. David remained at home until he was about twenty-one years of age,

Mr. Coulson was engaged in farming in Union township, Daviess county, Missouri, for three years. He then moved to Liberty township, where he remained one year. Removing a short distance from this place, he gave his attention for about eleven years to farming and stock-raising. Moving then to Sheridan township he purchased land in section thirty-five where he is now living.

In 1860 Mr. Coulson went to Nevada City where he was engaged in mining about eighteen months. He returned home in 1862 when he was enrolled in the Home Guard Militia, and served at intervals during the war.

Mr. Coulson was married, in 1852, to Miss Elizabeth J. McBrayer. They have had six children: Samuel D., Sarah M., Thomas R., May C., William B. and Charles H.

Andrew J, Creason

Isa native of Ray county, Missouri. His father, William Creason, was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, June 6, 1796, and died in Ray county in 1871. His mother was a native of Tennessee. Andrew J. was born January 15, 1848, near the town of Orrick, and his childhood and early youth were passed in his father's home. He received sueh advantages tor education as were afforded in those days, attending school and Working on the go farm. When he reached the age of twenty-four he married, February 22, 1872, Miss Mary E. Proctor, dangliter of Eldridge and Naney Bailey Proetor, both of Bourbon county, Kentueky. After his marriage he was engaged in farming in Ray county for five years, and in 1877 came to Da. viess county, purchased a farm in Sheridan township, and since that time has been principally engaged in farming and stock-raising. Mr. and Mrs. Creason have five children: Mary A., Nancy A., William E., James L., and an infant.

Enoch 8. M. Donaldson

Enoch 8. M. Donaldson, son of John H. Donaldson, was born January 19, 1840, in Muskingum county, Ohio. When Enoch was two years of age his father moved to Morgan county, Ohio. He remained with his father until he was twenty-two years of age, during which time he worked on the farm and attended school, Te was engaged in farming until L864, when he went to Venango connty, Pennsylvania, where he worked for three years, During part of this time he was employed by an oil company, and a part. of the time worked at the shoemaker's trade. He also learned to be a praetical engineer, and followed that profession for a while. In 1887 he went to Morgan county, Ohio, where he remained a few montlis, when he went to Caldwell county, Missouri, where he was enguged in farming for several years. After this he moved to Daviess county, Missouri, where he purchased a farm and engaged in farming.

William Elgin

Is a native of Ohio, born in Wayne eounty, May 28, 1827. When he was four years of age his parents moved to Montgomery county, Obio, and until he reached his twentieth year he attended school in that county, and also learned the eabinet-maker's trade and spent some timein farming. In 1849 he went to Dayton, Ohio, and from thence to Logansport, Indiana, working at his trade in both cities. At the end of two years he returned to Montgomery county and turned his attention to farming. After this he removed to Warren county, and enlisted, in 1861, in Company E., Piftieth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, but remained only a short time on duty when he was appointed to act as captain of a company for home protection, In 1865 he came to Daviess county, parehased a farm in Sheridan township, which he improved and cultivated for a few years, when he sold it and purchased the farm on which he now resides.

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Mr, Elgin was married, December 16, 1847, to Miss Rhoda M. Crosley, a native of Warren county, Ohio. They have four children: Josephine, born July 15, 1850; William Harry, born July 22,1859; Anna D., born October 31, 1863; and Clara. born March 16, 1867.

Isaac Givens

Is the son of Merritt Givens, one of the early settlers of Daviess county, born in 1817, and a resident of the county up to the time of his tragic death by accidental shooting, while attempting to arrest a prisoner, in 1862. Isaac Givens was born in Daviess county, Missouri, November 7, 1847, where he remained, working on a farm and attending school until he was eighteen vears vld. In 1862 he was enrolled in the home guards and while not in aetive service, was ready for duty during the war. In 1872 Mr. Givens purchased a farm in Sheridan township, where he is now living, giving his attention principally to agricultural pursuits. In 1876 he visited Georgetown, Colorado, and was engaged in mining during the year.

He was married, February 2, 1865, to Miss Elizabeth J. Johnson, daughter of James and Sarah Carter Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Givens have had four children, only one of whom is living, Charles N.

Robert I. Grantham

Robert H. Grantham has been a resident of Daviess county since 1849, at which time he came with his parents from Montgomery county, Indiana, where they resided for sixteen years. Ie was born in Washington county, Indiana, near the town of Salem, November 17,1831. His father was a farmer and stock-raiser, and a native of North Carolina. The early life of Mr. Grantham was spent on his father's farm and in acquiring an education. From 1859 until 1862 he was engaged in farming and teaching, but during 1862 he enlisted in Company A, First Regiment Missouri State Militia, and served until he was mustered out. Returning to Marion township, Daviess county, he turned his attention to farming for a number of years, and eventually purchased the farm in Sheridan township, where he now resides. Mr. Grantham has always been prominently identified with the interest of the county; has served as circuit clerk of the county for a period of nearly six years, being elected for a term of four years at the expiration of his first appointment. He spent the winter of 1876 and 1877 in Texas for the benetit of his health.

He was married, October 20, 1859, to Miss Emma I. Canterbury, a native of TIannibal, Missouri, and daughter of Jeremiah L. and Catherine Waugh Canterbury, both of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Grantham have had four children: Marilla C., Garry L., Jennie M., and Samuel R., deceased.

The subject of this sketeh was born April 10, 1845, near Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Asa H. Gurney, was a native of Ohio, and his mother, Catherine Sortor Garney, a native Allegany eounty, New York. When he was ten years of age his parents moved to Lake county, Ohio, where they were Joeated on a farm, and where Mr, Gurney received his edueation, attending school during the winter for several years, and afterward entered collece at Berea, Ohio. hed

In August, 1865, he went to Venango county, Pennsylvania, where he became foreman in the office of the MeClintoek Oi] Company, where he remained until 1866 when he moved to Caldwell county, Missouri, and liad charge of a drag and grocery Imsiness for a year and then came to Daviess county and settled in Colfax township. In the tall of 1871 he was appointed United States mail agent on the North Missouri Railroad, and held the position three years when he again went into the drng business at New Castle, Gentry county, finally returning to Daviess county where he has since resided, engaged in teaching and farming. ~ Mr. Gurney has been twice married; first in 1866, ty Miss Carrie M. Cole, a native of Ohio, and by whom he had one son; Asa G., born Jannary 25, 1868. He was again married, May 17, 1879, to Mise Marilla Mullins, of Daviess county.

Charles L. Mckary

The subject of this sketch was born in Daviess county, Missouri, Jannary 23,1844. He is the son of Ephraim MeCrary, who was born in North Carolina, March 1, 1820, and came to Daviess county in youth, where he died October 30,1861. Charles's mother, whose maiden name was Rebecea Lirville, was born in Ray county, Missouri, in May, 1825, and is now living with our subject. Charles remained in his birthplace in Monroe township until twelve years of age when his parents removed to Sheridan township where the family settled. After being here about four years our subject's father died. Charles remained on the farm until August, 1862, when he was enrolled in the militia, and was on duty at intervals for eight months. He next enlisted in Company A, First Cavalry, Missouri State Militia, in command of James McPherson, and remained on duty until the close of the war. During his term of service he was in several noted skirmishes. After the war he returned home.

On April 29th, 1866, he was married, by Rev. T, Swisher, to Miss Elizabeth Neal, whose father, William Neal, was born in Darke county, Ohio, December 5, 1817. Her mother, whose maiden name was Margaret Irving was born in Darke county, Ohio, October 25,1818. Since Mr. McCrary was, married he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising.

The union of Mr. and Mrs. MeCrary has been blessed with seven children, all of whom are now living. Their names are Grant, Sherman, Walter E.,

William Neal

Is a native of Darke connty, Ohio, born December 5, 1817. He is the son of Caleb and Anna Miller Neal; his father being a native of Tennessee and his mother of Indiana. The early life of Mr. Neal was spent on the farm and in acquiring such education as was afforded in those times. He remained in his native town until he attained his twenty-first year when he commenced farming in Darke county, but after a few years labor removed to Adams county, Indiana, and engaged in stock-dealing and speculation for several years, when he returned to Darke county, where he was engaged in farming, and spent a few months in traveling through different parts of Illinois. THe eventually moved to Henderson county, Illinois, and was for three years engaged in stock-raising in that county. In 1857 he came to Daviess county and located in Sheridan township, where he has since resided, giving his attention chiefly to farming and raising stock. In 1861, Mr. Neal enlisted in Company I, Twenty-fitth Missouri Volunteers, but remained on duty only afew months when he was disabled by sickness and returned home. After his reeovery he returned to his regiment and was on duty until April, 1862, when he was again permanently disabled and received an honorable discharge. .

Mr. Neal was married, in Darke county, Ohio, October 1, 1846, to Miss Margaret Irwin, a uative of that county, and daughter of David Irwin, of the same county. Six children have been born to them: Elizabeth, Thomas J., deceased, Snyder M., James H., deceased, Anna and Sarah.

Horatio Ee. Neediam

The subject of this sketch is a native of Addison county, Vermont, born September 10, 1827, near the village of Shalott. While in his infaney his parents miyrated to St. Lawrence county, New York, remained six years, and then went to Cuyahoga county, Ohio, where they remained until 1852. During this time Horatio was employed on the farm and also at stone-cutting. In 1859 he went to Fremont county, lowa, and in 1862 enlisted in Company E, Tweuty-ninth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and was on duty three years, being in many important engagements, among which were the battles of Little Rock, Helena, Mobile and Saline River, and his soldier life was exiended through the States of Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Lowa, until he was honorably discharged in 1865, After his return to Fremont county he was engaged in teaming for two years before his removal to Nebraska, where he took up a section of land

Mr. Needham was married, November 25, 1852, to Miss Lueina Bagley, a native of Ohio. Eight children have been born to them, five of whom fe living: Whitfield H., Mary L, Ada A., Minnie E. and Willie A.

George N. Noatil

The subject of this sketeh was born in Portage county, Ohio, October 25, 1826. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother of New York. Tis parents came to Daviess county in 183 6, and located on a tarm in Sheridan township, where George remained anti] he was twenty years of age. In 1861 he was enrolled in the home guards and served during the war. Since that time he has been a resident of Daviess county. °

Mr. Noah was married, January 16, 1848, to Miss Marilla Bacon, a native of Portage county, Ohio, and danghter ot Lawton Bacon, formerly of Connecticut. Six children have been the fruits of this union: Harriet, George M., Levina J., John W., Lucey M. and Pheebe M.

Herman Ke, Retzlaf

Was born in Germany, Angust 28, 1857. Tle is the son of Michael Tetzlaff, who came to this country in 1861. His father was in business in Akron. Ohio, eleven years; came to Daviess county in 1874, and died here in 1878. Terman received his edueatiun at Akron, and after his parents eame to Daviess county remained with them until he attained his majority, when he turned his attention to farming, THe now resides on a farm in Sheridan township, engaged in agricultural pursuits,

John Rorabaugh

Was born in Stark county, Ohio, August 19,1835. He isthe son of Henry and Elizabeth Shaffer Rorabaugh, both natives of Pennsylvania. His father's oceupation was that of a farmer, during a long and useful life, and both parents attained the full time allotted to man - the father reaching the age of four score years, and the mother four score and one.

The subject of this sketch remained with his parents until he was twentyone years of age, and then engaged in farming in his native county until he came to Daviess county and purchased the farm in Sheridan township where he now resides.

January 8, 1860, Mr. Rorabaugh was married to Miss Sue M. Brown. She is the daughter of Daniel Brown, a native of Stark county, Ohio, where he still resides. Six children have been the result of this union: Anson O., born May 11, 1863; Delia S. and Delos H., twins, born July 14, 1866; Maggie L., born March 5, 1869; George D., born July 1, 1873; Alexine B., born January 1, 1879.

Daniel White

Daniel White, son of Samuel White, was born near the city of Richmond, in Madison county, Kentucky, February 26, 1837. He remained in his birthplace until he was about twenty-one years of age, during which time he was engaged in farming and working tor his father. After becoming of age he was engayed in farming for two years, and then worked in a mill three years.

August 9, 1862, he was enrolled in Company F, Seventh Kentucky Cavalry, and was in the service during the war, being in several battles and skirmishes. After the war Mr. White moved to Tazewell county, Illinois, where for seven years he was engaged in farming. He then moved to Piatt county, Illinois, where he was farming for six years. In 1876 he moved to Caldwell county, Missouri, where he farmed two years. In 1880 he came to Daviess county, Missouri, where he purchased a farm and has since been living.

Aaron B. Whiteaker

Was born in Bremer county, Iowa, near the town of Independence, February 24, 1849. Ilis father, Joseph T. Whiteaker, was born in Virginia in 1815, and came to Daviess county in 1876, where he died July 14, 1881. His mother, Eliza Harris Whiteaker, was a native of Ashland county, Ohio. The subject of this sketch spent his early life with his parents in Putnam county, Hlinois, working on his father's farm and attending school, After the removal of the family to Daviess county, he made a permanent home in this county, and gives his time to the cultivation and improvement of the home farm, on which he still resides,

Chapter Nxniii Organization And Extent Of Territory

Monroe township is one of the ollest settled portions of the county, although it was first a portion of Honey Creek then of Gallatin and Harrison townships. It was organized in 1869 and at that time its territory was taken from the two hee named townships, and is in area a congressional township. It is bounded on the north by Union, east by Harrison and a corner of Jackson townships, south by the Caldwell county line and west by Sheridan township, and covers an area of twenty-three thousand and thirtyeight and eighty-eight one-hundredths acres of land of which fully threefifths is prairie and the balance woodland. The prairies are high and rolling and the natural drainage excellent. Grand River touches it on its northeast corner, Honey Creek und its branches water the northern part, and Lick Fork and branches, the southern. Some broken and rough ground will be found on Grand River and at places along the streams that water it, but not enough to prevent its being one of the best townships of land in the county, being equally well adapted to cereal and fruits or to stock-raising. Besides this theres is good building stone in alindance and considerable lime stone. All through the central portion of the township from east to west will be found innumerable springs of fine water, which, with the creeks, gives an abundance of water for man and beast. Some splendid farms are to be found in this township and it boasts of the finest barn in Daviess county, the property of John A. Tuggle, built by him on his farm and finished on the 28th of September, 1871. The building is 40x60 feet, built of the best material and in the most substantial manner, costing $4,000 and is surrounded by a handsome, well improved farm of 1,320 acres.

Growth

Monroe township is no exception to the most of those south of the river, in being slow of growth. The first few years the country south of the river improved faster than the north, and with Lick Fork and Grindstone settlements was a little too much for the north side of the river, and thus secured the county seat. But this has all passed away and the north is now rapidly improving and at no distant day Gallatin may find a rival in Jameson for the honor of being the county seat. Another railroad might effect wonders.

Monroe township must wake up. The population in 1870 was 729 and im 1880 it had only risen to 869. This is a gain of 140 in ten years, which even the natural increase of population ought to have exceeded,

The township has no railroad within its borders, but the St. Louis & Omaha road runs within a half a mile of the northeast corner for a distance of two miles and the Hannibal & St. Joseph passes withio a mile of the full extent of the southern border. So far as transportation is concerned it is fairly supplied within reasonable distance, and by competing trunk lines of railroads, The wagon roads are in a fair condition, but a few thousand dollars expended in macadamizing would pay a large per cent. Limestone is found within its limits, and such solid improvements would draw settlers.

Monroe township's principal trading point is Gallatin, althongh some few on the southern border go to Breckinridge and Ilamilton, It is exclusively devoted to agriculture and stock-raising and has a fair assessed valuation im proportion with other townships of like population. The assessment of 1877 was taken by townships throughout the county, and that year Monroe township was assessed as follows: -

There has been little of a sensational character to disturb the routine life of the farmers in the township. They have, perhaps, increased the area of their cultivated lands or added to their flocks and herds, but there has been no extraordinary increase. The farmers are out of debt and with full granaries, are not inclined to become excited over ordinary events.

Early Settlers

As has been before stated Monroe township ean boast of being among the earliest settled sections of the county. In fact, what is now Monroe, Union and Harrison, then Honey Creek, was the first settled, unless the, Grindstone settlement was started about the same time, but the earliest record of the latter is 1833. Those who located in what is now Monroe township was Hardin Stone, now an honored resident of Gallatin, who came in 1831, and following closely in the same year, were Samuel MeDow, John Stokes, William Stone. The next year Andrew McHaney, M. Wilson, T. B. Blakely, George Hemry, and soon after came B, Osborn, Elijah Foley William Splawn and others. The Stones came from the Carvlinas, McHaney from Virginia, and Stokes from Kentucky. There was but little to do in those days but to clear up their farms, and with their trusty rifles see that the supply of meat was up to the wants of the family. They took ina very large quantity of the scare arising from the Black Hawk War in 1831 and 1832. Some of them took their families to a place of satety while others acted as scouts. That and what was called the Heatherly War was all that disturbed the serenity of their early lives. Of course, these early settlers had to tramp from fifty to seventy-five miles to get supplies, by trading deerskins and honey for the necessaries of life. Venison hams and coonskins also came in us an article of cash in a trade. Corn-imills were searce but logs with holes burned in them were articles of household necessity, and about every cabin in the township could boast of at least one. Now and then a hand-mill would put in an appearance and this was a decided improvement on the pestle and mortar machine. Dye and bye, as the settlers inereased a horse-mill was ereeted. The young folks were made happy for somehow the home milling operations were the especial work of that portion of the family, and it was hated by them most gloriously. Sometimes an ambitious youth, who aspired to become a hunter would often want to step out and hunt such noble game as the deer and wild turkey, with now then a bear or wolf for a variety, but Joim, Thomas, Robert, or Jacob, was told to "put that gun right down in the corner and go and grind that corn for breakfast" and then all the aspirations of life were taken right out of him and he came down to the cold realities of a pioneer's life. Sach was the unfortunate position of the youths of those early days, but as they had ragged constitutions, and the old man with a hickory withe was also in good health, they grew and lived and even prospered, notwithstanding their hard lot.

This township also enjoyed its part in the Mormon War, but did not suffer as much as Union and some others. The township gradually advanced in settlement and was probably ahead of a good many of its sister townships up to 1860,

Self-Defense

One of those sad and unfortunate affairs wherein death ¢laims a vietim, took place in this township, at the house of Jolin W. Sawyer, on the night of the general election in 1878. There was a social dance at the residence of Mr. Sawyer and among those who attended were F. M. Wilson (known as " Bud"), and Charles L. Downing. The trouble commenced by Dire claiming the young woman that Wilson bad on the floor as Pui ghee - taking her away to a seat. Wilson followed and resented the aaeene 2 some hard words which were returned by Downing, when Wilson athe his pistol and hit Downing over the head, making a sealp ie aan re jumped to his feet, drew his pistol, and the tiring nage " . ne ve first was not clearly shown in the evidence, but Wilson ie + iy hae ass missed both times. Downing fired four times and two ot on eo effect. One wounded Wilson in his arm, the second he - ee : ae ae passing throngh him. Wilson started out doors on receiving S

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Those in the louse gave the combatants a wide berth, except the young lady; she never flinched, but stood by the side of Downing until it was settled. Downing went and got his horse, and taking the young lady up behind him, took her home. He was arrested on the way, gave bail the next day, stood his trial, and was acquitted on the ground of self-defense. It was an untortunate affair, for neither of the young men were of a quarrelsome disposition, It was a sad ease of too much "hip pocket " at a social gathering. SEVERAL ITEMS.

The tirst wedding that there is any account of in this township was that of Ephraim MeCrary and Miss Rebecea Linville. This was in September, 1842, at the residence of the bride's father, Lewis Linville.

The first preachers were Rev. J. Barker and Rev. Thomas Ellington, both Methodists. The latter preached the tirst sermon and held the first service at the cabin of Hardin Stone. The former also held services at the houses of the early settlers, as early as 1837. The Rev. Mr. Carnes was known among the first settlers, and preached among them. Services were often held at tobacco barns as well as at private houses.

The first selivol is supposed to have been taught by James Hemly. The date is not given. He tanght at the price of $1.50. per scholar, and received his pay in corn. beef and pork. R. Owens taught school in what is known as the Nickory Grove district in 18387, and this may antedate the Hemly school. John A. Tuggle and others followed, the two first leading in the edueational work in this township. The first school-house was built in the Hickory Grove neighborhood. It was built of logs by H. Curtis and cost $40. This temple of learning was erected on Clear Branch in 1840. Edueational facilities since that time have tlourished, and at this writing five good school-houses and well attended schools are located in this township. Hardin Stone, Elijah Whitt and George Hemry were trustees of the first school above referred to.

The first weaving was done by Mrs. Prater and Mrs. Ward and they made soine very tine homespun for dresses, but in the earlier days dirt doors were the fashion, and carpet did not come into use until puncheon floors became fashionable. When extravagance commences, there is never no telling where it will end, and it was just so in those pioneer days. No sooner did the puncheon floors come in vogue, when lo! and behold carpets began to be talked of as the latest things in household furniture, Sometimes the men fur- nished carpets in shape of deerskins. and then the women would take their turn and weave beautiful rag carpets. The smaller members of the louse. hold were required, every Saturday, the day that school did not keep, to sew a one-pound ball of rags together hefore they could go and play. This was another of those terrible trials that afilieted the young, when the era of fashion and refinement broke out in the femule de spartnient of the household; and the old man hadn't a word to say. The insile of the house was in charge of the women, their word was law, and so the rising generation had to submit. But how they did hate that rag earpet !

The horse-mill of "Unele" Jerry Lenhart was the one most patronized, and persons who went there with their corn sometimes had to wait days before their turn came to have it ground. In the meantime they worked for their board. In the winter of 1842-43, nearly all of the farmers were compelled to use the hand-mill for all the corn they ground.

First Officers

The first board of trustees was composed of the following named persons: William G,. Steward, E. W. Payne, and John G. Wilson. MeClain Wilson was the first clerk; and John G. Wilson, the first assessor. The first meeting of the board was held at the honse of MeClain Wilson. In 1872 there was organized the * Ilesperian Literary Society."

There are several industries within the township such as blacksmith shops, wagon-repair shops, saw-mills, and the township is well represented by preachers, doctors, carpenters, etc.

Official Record

The tirst list of officers elected under the township law for 1872, being the first year of the supervisors for the county, instead of county - were as follows: John A. Tuggle, supervisor; McClain Wilson, clerk; J. G. Wilson, assessor; J. W. Wood, collector; David Ciltner, ecoustable: e W. Payne and W. G. Stewart, justices of the peace.

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Tn the election of 1877, William G. Stewart and John G. Wilson were elected justices of the peace; and James T. Green, constable. Trustee, colleetor and clerk were the same as in 1876. The law was changed and remained until 1880, when the present law took effect, and the first election under it was held April 5, 1881, and resulted in the election of the following gentlemen: P. H. Downing, Sr., trustee; John W. Wood,'clerk and assessor; James T, Green, constable and collector; E. 8. Langford and John G. Wilson, justices.

This closes the record of Monroe township; there is good land, abundance of water, timber, building stone, ete; there is everything, including cheap lands, to make it a desirable place for settlement, and the immigrant will find no better opportunity.

James T. Green

Was born in Knox county, Kentucky, October 13, 1833. His futher is a native of Goochland county, Virginia, and his mother a native of Kentucky. His parents came to Daviess county when he was four years of age, and purchased a tarm near (rallatin, where they lived nineteen years. James T. was there reared and educated, and remained until he removed to Monroe township His attention was given to farming previous to making his home in Hamilton, Caldwell county, where he was engaged in the stage and livery business for nine years, when he returned to Daviess county and resumed farming. Tlis tather and himself have been leading citizens of the county, the former having been elected jodge of the county in 1844, and again elected in 1849; and was also sheriff of the county at one time.

Mr. Green was married, March 16, 1856, to Miss Mary J. Foley, a resident of Daviess county, aud daughter of Elijah and Mary Blachley Foley, both natives of Virginia. They have seven children: Oscar, William H., Charles O., Pleasant T., Mary .A., Merriwether and James H.

Oliver P. Green

The subject of this sketch was born in Daviess county, Missouri, December 22, 1846. His father, M. F. Green, was a native of Virginia. When Oliver was ten years of age his father purchased a farm in Monroe township, Daviess county, and was a resident of the county at the time of his death. From 1861 until the close of the war Oliver was engaged in driving the

United States mail coach on the Hamilton and Gallatin route, and afterward worked on the farm a number of years. He left the farm and went to Texas and the Indian Territory, herding cattle in the latter place, eventually going to Kansas and then returning to Daviess county, where he condueted a mill owned by his father. During a visit to Buchanan county, he was recalled by the illness of his father which terminated fatally. By his father's death he became heir to the home property and now resides at the homestead.

Jordan L, Itarlow

Jordan L. Harlow is the son of William H. and Parmelia J. Tilberry Harlow, natives of Shelby county, Kentucky. Tis father's occupation was that of a farmer. Jordan DL. was born near the city of Franktort, Shelby county, Kentucky, January 19, 1850. His parents migrated to Livingston county, Missouri, when he was nearly four years of age, and there they resided for thirteen years. During this time he was engaged partly in farming and partly in working in a saw-mill. After this he returned to Kentucky, and farmed fora year, and then in 1867 came back to Daviess county, and since that time has been a resident of the county, spending his time in farming.

Mr. Harlow was married, March 24, 1872, to Miss Martha J. Wilson, a daughter of McClain Wilson, of Tennessee. They have had three children: Eva J., born Jannary 8, 1873; William T., born March 6. 1875, died June 18, 1880; and Amanda B., born April 20, 1851.

Stephen Hemry

Was born near the town of Carleton, Carroll connty, Missouri, February 1,1824. His father, George Hemry, was a native of Virginia, and a farmer by occupation. His mother was a native of Ohio. Mr. Hemry received his early edueation and training in lis mative State, amd at the age of eighteen went with his father to Platte county, Missouri, where he was engaged in farming for one season, then came to Daviess county and loeated in Monroe township where he now resides. During the war Mr. Hemry was enrolled in the home guards, and was in action at intervals until peace was restored.

His marriage occurred April 20, 1859, at which time he was united to Miss Harriet Houston, of Daviess county, daughter of George B. and Lemenda ©. Munday Houston. Nine children have been born to them: Cora, George, deceased, Nellie, deceased, Mary L.. Louretta E., Edith B., deceased, Egbert IL., Grace and Homer B.

John H. Jones

Is a native of Halifax county, Virginia, born near the city of Danville. April 15, 1548. His father was born in Campbell county, Virginia, and his mother in Pittsylvania county, the same State. Until he reached the age of nineteen he was with his parents in his native county, farming and attending school, and also in learning the trade which he tollowed after his removal to Kentucky in 1867. From this State he went to New Orleans, where he was engaged as signal master on a boat, going from thence to St. Louis, and then to Saline county, Missouri, where he was for a short time engaged in farming, eventually going to Lafayette county, where he remained over eight years.

In 1871, Mr. Jones was married to Miss Sue M. Flournoy, a resident of Lafayette county. She died soon after, and in 1876, September 6th, he married Miss Anna Slusher, daughter of A. J. Slusher, one of the pioneer settlers of Lafayette county. Mr. Jones came to Daviess county in 1879, settled in Monroe township where he purchased a farm, which he rents, and is now traveling through the different States, engaged in the sale of patents. He has three children: James F., Forest and Ora L.

Elias S. Langford

Resides in Monree township, ona finely cultivated farm, where le has made his home for the past ten years, lis time and attention have been principally given to farming and raising stock. He is a native of Daviess eounty, born July 5, 1851. His parents came, at an early date, to the county and consequently endured the hardships and privations of pioneer life. His tather was a native of Kentucky, born in 1812. He died in Daviess county, April 7, 1875. Mr. Langford was married, April 16, 1871, to Miss Cynthia J. Cox, daughter of Edward J. and Miranda Osborn Cox, of Kentucky. Five children have been born to them: Luey B., Willard H., Carrie L.. Edward T. and Marion F.

The subject of this sketch was born near Manchester, in Clay county, Kentucky, May 18, 1820. His father, Samuel Lewis, was a native of that State, also his motber, and both passed their lives in their native State. Mr. Lewis lived thirty-seven years in Kentneky and in 1857 came to Daviess county, and first located in Union township near Gallatin, where he remained a few years, engaged in farming. He then sold this farm and purchased land in Monroe township which he improved and cultivated until recently, when he purchased the tarm on which he now resides. December 28,1848, Mr. Lewis was married to Miss Cynthia C. Cook, of Tennessee, but a native of Kentucky. They have had eight children, all but one now living: Eliza A., Thomas, Ellen, John, Elvira E.. Lydia L. and Mary M.

James M Kim

Was born in Cambria county, Pennsylvania, June 14%, 1815, being the son of William McKim, a native of Cumberland county. Ilis mother's birth place was Ireland. His parents moved tu Pittsburgh when he was six years of age, remaining five years in that city, where James was for atime employed in a tobacco manufacturing establishment, and afterward in working on the railroad and canal, also in boating. In 1843 he began work in the coal mines which he continued until 1859, then entered the mereantile business, dealing in dry goods and groceries fora period of seventeen years. During this time he made a journey to California spending two years in the gold mines of that State. Closing up his business in Pennsylvania he migrated to Caldwell county, Missouri, remained two years and then came to Daviess county, purchased a farm in Monrve township where he now lives, giving his time and attention almost exclusively tu farming. Mr. MeKim was married, December 30, 1845, tu Miss Elizabeth Piper, dangliter of William and Sarah Piper, both natives of England. Mr. and Mrs. McKim have nine children: William, Sarah, Rosalie, Jolin, Elizabeth, Mary, Martha, Laura and Matilda.

Campbell Milsteal

Is the gon of a West Virginia farmer who immigrated to Missouri at an early date, and died in Ray county in 1872. The mother of our subject was born in North Carolina in 1802. Campbell Milstead is a native of Tennessee, born in the town of Jacksborough, Campbell county, June 22, 119, where he remained with his parents, farming and attending school, until he reached his eighteenth year; then went to Ray county, Missouri, and engaged in farming for a number of years. In 1863 he came to Daviess county, first purehasing land two miles north of the place he now owns. At the end of two years he moved to the furm ou which he at present resides. April 8, 1838, Mr. Milstead was married to Miss Narcissa Mann, a native of Richmond, Ray county, Eight children have been born to them: Sarah A., James T., Naney J., John H., Riley M.. Amanda, Elias 8, and Charles A.

Abraham Kebd

Is a native of Montgomery county, Ohio, born in the city of Dayton. August 29,1819, Me remained in the place ot his birth, farming and attending school, until 1847. He was subsequently engaged in tarming in the States of Indiana and MMlinois during a period of six years, then cue to Daviess county and worked at the earpenter's trade one year. Ile enlisted in the Thirty-third Missouri Infantry Volunteers in 1862, was in active service and in many noted battles, among which were those of Helena, Sabin Cross Roads. Nashville; was also at' Mobile Bay and Selma, He was mustered out at St. Louis, August 10, 1865, and returned to Daviess county. Mr. Reed was a brave soldier, serving his country faithfully, and enduring the hardships of war without complaint.

January 16, 1842, he was married to Miss Catherine Reach, of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Reed have seven children: Martin, Cynthia A., Matilda, Abraham, Stephen, David and Susan M.

John W. Sawyer

Is a native of Daviess county. His parents migrated from Tennessee to this county in 1847. Jolin W. was born December 9, 1851, near Gallatin, and passed his early years with his parents on the farm. At the age of twenty-two he commenced farming for himself, but still made his home with his parents. In 1876 he purchased land in the northern part of Monroe township, where he remained three years, and then moved to the farm he now oceupies, which is finely cultivated and well situated for farming.

Mr. Sawyer was married, March 12, 1876, to Miss Mary A. Foley, daughter of James W. and Mary Green Foley. Her futher was a native of New York, and her mother of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Sawyer have one child: Minnie B., born in Daviess county, January 13, 1877.

William G. Stewart

Is a native of Alleghany county, Pennsylvania, born September 14, 1820, near the city of Pittsburgh. His parents were both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Stewart was engaged in farming in his native State until 1850, at which time he purchased land in Muskingum county, Ohio, where he remained fifteen years, raising stock and farming. He came to Daviess county in 1866, and settled in Monroe township. Since that time he has been a resident of the county, and has been largely interested in raising stock and in improving and developing his land. He now owns a fine farm seven miles south of Gallatin, where he resides,

Mr. Stewart's last marriage oecurred October 21, 1875, when he was united to Miss Mary M. Pierce, at that time a resident of Muskingum county, Obio. Mr. Stewart is the father of eight children: Albert, George, David T., James, Sarah A.. Elmer C., Lewellyn and: Bertha May.

George G, Stewart

Was born June 6, 1856, in Muskingum county, Ohio. His father, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Daviess county in 1866, and engaged in farming near Hamilton, Monroe township, for a period of six years, then purchased the farm on which he now resides. George G. remained with his parents, attending school and farming, until 1880, at which time he was married and settled on a farm eight miles south of Gallatin, where he is largely interested in agricultural pursuits.

His marriage occurred October 24,1880. His wifeisa daughter ot John Peachy, who was born in Cambridge, England, October 2, 1824, and was married to Miss Mary Moran, of Dublin, Ireland, and emigrated to Daviess county in 1865, where he he now resides, engaged in farming,

Jubge John A. Tuggle

John A. Tuggle is a native of Goochland county, Virginia, born J uly 5, 1807. His father was an extensive farmer and stock-raiser of that State, where he was born and where he lived until he migrated to Knox county, Kentucky. His mother was also a native of the same State. Joln A. was reared and educated in Kentucky, remaining with his parents until he attained his twenty-fourth year, making farming his principal oceupation. He was afterward largely engaged in stock-raising in Pulaski county, Kentucky, for a period of six years, In 1839, he eame to Daviess county, where he has since resided, accumulating great wealth hy industry and good management. He is a prominent citizen of the county, has been twice elected judge of Daviess county and has long been known as a man of ability and influence. Coming to the county at so early a date he has become identified with its interests and holds a prominent place in its history.

Mr. Tuggle was married, in September, 1847, to Miss Mary Hemry. They have six children; named, respectively, George, Sarah, James G., Virginia, Thomas B. and Puss B.

John A. Tuggle may be justly numbered among the most prominent and highly esteemed citizens of Daviess county, and at present holds the responsible position of presiding justice of the County Court, of which he has been an honored member for a number of years.

Is a native of Knox county, Kentucky; was, born June 22, 1845, near the town of Barberville. He is a son of Spencer H. Tuggle, a uative of Virginia, born March 30, 1804. His mother is a native of Knox county, and was born February 11, 1512. At the age of seven years he moved with his parents to Clinton county, Missouri, where he remained at home about eleven years and then settled in Daviess county where he now resides.

Mr. Tuggle was marricd, April 3, 1873, to Miss Anna C. Railsback, who then lived in Daviess county. Her parents, James T. and Mary A. Reed Railsback are natives of Kentucky. -

Mr. Tugele is an experienced farmer and owns a well improved farm in Monroe township. Te is the father of five children: George 8., Dora B., Beulah, Dennis and Jennie W.

Henry A. Whitt

Was born in the city of Lexington, Fayette county, Kentucky, September 3, 1841. His parents eame to Daviess county in 1847, purchased land in Monroe township and commenced farming. When he was thirteen years old his mother died, and he then worked on a farm for about eight years, when he engaged with Conner & Co, for a time as cattle feeder, and took eattle to Leavenworth, Kansas, and from thence to the Indian reserve for herding. From that place he drove an ox-team to Fort Union, New Mexico. At the end of seven months he went to Denver, Colorado, returning to Daviess county in 1861. He then enlisted in the army and during the war was in many important battles. After the close of the war lhe was at different times engayed in stage-driving between Hamilton and Lexington, and in the livery business at Trenton, Missouri, Tle was also in business for a short time at Chillicothe. After his return to Daviess county, he purehased Jand and turned his attention chiefly to farming and now resides on a well improved farm in Monrve township.

In 1863, Mr. Whitt was married to Miss Sarah E. Place, a resident of Daviess county. They have had nine ebildren: Ida M., Eva L., Jolin IL, Joseph R., Sarah A., George A., Henry, Linna and Arvel B.

Is the son of John B. Wood, a native of Kentucky, and one of the early pioneer ministers, of the Methodist denomination, who came to Daviess county and endured the hardships incident to western life during the Mormon War. The subject of this sketch was born in Ray county, Missouri, February 10, 1833. He was brought, in his infaney, to Daviess county, by his parents, where his father died when he was but three years old. Until he reached the age of eighteen he attended school and worked on a farm, then left school, farmed for three years and then completed his education and engaged in teaching for a period of six years. He was married, August 25, 1857, to Miss Sarah J. Henry, a native of Virginia. They have five children: Joseph A., William A., Mary E., Virginia L. and Jefferson D.

Mr. Wood is now living on a finely cultivated farm near Gallatin, and at present holds the office of township assessor. He has been successful as a teacher, winning the friendship of his pupils and gaining the esteem of all