Grundy County, Missouri - Biographical sketches (3 of 8 so headed), 1881

Biographical sketches

Was born in Indiana, March 18, 1830. His father was a native of Kentucky and his mother of Indiana. While but a child, with his parents, hemoved to Morgan county, Illinois, where he lived until 1844, when he came to this county. Being an early settler in this country, he received only a limited education, frequently carrying his gun with him and killing game enough, while going to school, to keep his family in meat. He still has, in good preservation, the first and only copy-book he ever used at school, and has a box that he keeps his papers and books in that he made when a boy-

In early manhood he worked as a coinraon laborer, but finally got an o.c team, and for several years broke prairie, and in that way made money enough to buy a part of the farm on which he now lives, one of the largest and best located farms in the county, containing seven hundred and fiftyeight acres, all under fence. Farming and the growing of stock is his business, and he buys and ships as much stock, perhaps, as any other man in the county. He is also giving considerable attention to the growing of sheep, and has about five hundred head now on his farm, among them a stock of full blooded Spanish Merino.

On the 22d of November, 1855, Mr. Anderson married Miss Lydia, daughter of David and Sarah Wilson. She was born May 9, 1838. By this union they have had the following children: Mary A., born May 12, 1857; William H., born November 12, 1858; Francis M., born August 15, 1862; Lincoln L., born June 2, 1864; Lucy A., born January 15, 1867; iind Ida M., born September 23, 1 868.

Andrew Beckner, deceased, was a farmer in Marion township, and was born March 11, 1819, in Fleming county, Kentucky. His parents moved, when he was young, to Randolph county, Indiana, and in 1841 he moved to Missouri, and in 1845 settled on the farm on which he lived and died. He united in marriage, August 22, 1839, to Miss Nancy Stucker. She was born June 13, 1820. By their union they had five children: Newton, born July 23, 1840; Araminta, born June 9, 1847; Melita, born June 27, 1851; Wayne, born October 22, 1853; and Arnette, born September 26,

Nancy Beckner, first wife of Andrew Beckner, died March 15, 1863. He was again married, June 26, 1864, to Miss Gincy E. Couch. By this marriage they had six children: Marion, born June 15, 1867; Alta, born N'ovember 20, 1868; Iva, born February 17, 1870; Merritt, born November 20, 1871; Lucy, born January 20, 1873; Minerva, born August 31, 1875; and Leroy, born March 25, 1877. Mr. Beckner was one of the early settlers -of this county, and endured many of the hardships and privations of a frontier life. Beginning in life by working as a laborer, he learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at that a part of his time. He was a class-leader in the M. E. Church for many years, and also moderator. After living a life commendable to Christians and as a citizen, he departed this life June 26, 1878, leaving a widow and six small children.

Thomas B. Berry

Is a native of Coshocton county, Ohio; was born September 29, 1840. His parents, Daniel and Annie Berry, were natives of Ohio. He received an education in the common schools of his native State, and in 1857. with his parents, moved to this county. lie was united in niutriniony January 10, 1869, to Miss Rebecca Eldridti^e, a native of Pike county, Illinois, born November 3, 1849. By their marriage they have six children, names and births as follows: Josie A., born July 22, 1870; Mary A., l)orn October 20, 1871; Annie C, born June 3, 1874-; Albert B., born February 17,1876; Lulie N., born January 24, 1878; and the baby, born August 11, 1879. Mr. IJerry has made farming his business so far in life, and has a farm of two hundred and forty acres. He is also giving attention to growing fine Berkshire hogs and full-blooded Cotswold sheep.

Was born in Tazewell county, Virginia, December 17, 1837. His parents, Richard and* Nancy Belshe, both natives of Virginia, moved to this county when the subject of this sketch was but two years old, and he grew up and received a common school education in this countv. During the war he was on the plains, and in Colorado for two years. Farming is his business, and he gives special attention to handling stock. He has eight hundred and fifty acres of land. May 20, 1858, Mr. Belshe married Miss Susan May. This lady was born August 2, 1843, in this county. They have seven children: Mary P., born April 20, 1860; Jeiferson C, born September 10, 1862; Nancy A., born September 15, 1863, died September 24, 1865; Susan A., born January 4, 1866; Peggy T., born February 9, 1869; Julia M., born July 14, 1872, died February 13, 1873; and James O., born March 31, 1873.

Is a native of Belmont county, Ohio, and was born April 23, 1833. His father and mother were natives of Virginia. The subject of our sketch was married August 16, 1856, to Miss Sarah A. Hill, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Hill, natives of Pennsj'lvania. They have, by this marriage, six children: Martha E., born May 11, 1857, died in infancy; Ellen P., born August 26, 1858; Lewis S., born September 9, 1861; Sarah A., born February 2, 1864; Charles W.. born May 1, 1868; Martha J., born January 15, 1871.

Mr. B. enlisted in 1862, in Captain Haycraft's company of State militia, and in the spring of 1864 enlisted in compan}" K, Forty-fourth regiment Missouri volunteer infantry, serving until the close of the war, in 1865. He was with the Seventeenth army corps and participated in the battles of Franklin and Nashville. Mr. Bevans owns a good farm in Marion township, near Rural Dale, and his two brothers, William H. and J. F., live on adjoining farms. William H. Bevans wedded Miss Jane Sprout. They have one adopted child, Mary E.

K0I5Ekt Barnett

Was born Jaiuiary 1-1, 1838, in Peny county, Ohio. His parents, Solomon and Nancy Barnett, were natives of Maryland. He grew to manhood in his native State, and there received an education in the common schools. Robert Barnett and Miss Charlotte Hoffman were united in marriao-e on the 13th of May, 1860. She was a native of Fairfield, Ohio. They have seven children; namely, Parry B., born March 11, 1861; William H., born September 28, 1863; Edgar L., burn January 13, 1866; Solomon S., born January 29, 1871; Francis S., born November 23, 1873; and Nina P., born May 23, 1880. Mr. B. came to this county in 1865, and has made farminghis business since. He enlisted May 2, 1861, in company I, One Hundred and Fiftj-ninth regiment, Ohio National Guards, for live years, which time he served ont.

Robert H. Cabell was born in Chariton connty, Missouri, December 13, 1833. His father, Col. E. B. Cabell, was a native of Virginia, and his mother, whose maiden name was Harriet F. Monroe, was a native of the same State, and a niece of President James Monroe. Robert received an education in the Howard high school, in Fayette, Howard county, Missouri, and after his school days entered the store of N, & A. Johnson, at Brunswick, as a salesman, where he remained a number of years. In April, 1857, he formed a partnership with James Winters, and opened a mercantile business at Lindley, and carried it on for three years, when he returned to Brunswick, Missouri, and again entered the employ of N. & A. Johnson. Here he remained four years, or until 186-1, and then went to St. Louis, where he secured employment as clerk in the boot and shoe house of Wm. E. Storer, retaining the position until 1866. In this latter year he returned to Chariton county, Missouri, and began the study of medicine, under Dr. James White, then attended the Philadelphia University of Medicine and Surgery, from which institution he graduated in 1870, and in June of the same year commenced practice at Lindley, Missouri. Remaining there only one year, he removed to Trenton and l)ecame an active practitioner for three years, when he returned to Lindley, and has successfully practiced his profession in that village and vicinity since.

Dr. Cabell has been married three times. His first wife was Miss Ellen Ballentine, of Zanesville, Ohio; they were married December 6, 1854, and she died in May, 1855. Dr. Cabell and Miss Alice Oliver were united in marriage on the 22d of August, 1857. She was a native of Median icsburg^ Pennsylvania, and died August 15, 1869. The issue of this union was three children ; named, respectively, James O., born July 21:, 1858; Pocahontas, born October 29, 1865; and Robert H., born December 1, 1868. In 1871 Dr. Cabell married Miss Sallie E. Wright, a native of Linn county,

Missouri. By tliis uTiioii tliey have four children, whose names are: Ila, born July 21, 1872; Mary R., born October 20, 1875; Edward C, born Septeinber 27, 1879; and Emma A., born July 11, 1881.

G. W. Clark

Was born December 27, 1844, in Montgomery county, Kentucky. His parents, James M. and Elizabeth Clark, were boih natives of Kentucky. Mr. C. had live sisters and two brothers, and in the burial-ground known as the Ilolloway Cemetery we find, by the tombstones that mark their respective resti ug places, six of this once robust and healthy family. The father of this family, James Clark, born April 15, 1804, died September 22, 1870; and the mother, Elizabeth Clark, born May 9, 1816, died October 2fi, 1872. The remainder of this family were: James, born October 20, 1857, died October 16, 1872; Harriet, wife of L, D. Bowman, born December 2, 1842, died December 26, 1872; Mary E., wife of S. G. Crossen, born September 22, 1847, died April 14, 1877; Susan, wife of Joseph Crossen, born December 11, 1853, died June 14, 1880; John, born October 22, 1849; and Anna A., wife of Joseph N. Crossen. This family came to this county in the tall of 1866. Mr. C. was married October 8, 1874, to Miss Helen "White, born October 11, 1854, in Morris county, Ohio. They have two children: Eoscoe, born September 27, 1877, and Nettie B., born October 16, 1880. Mr. C. makes farming his business.

Joseph Coble

A native of Perry county, Ohio, was born April 1, 1818. His parents, Henry and Martalanna Coble, were both natives of Somerset county, Pennsylvania. He was educated in the common schools of his native State. Joseph Coble was united in matrimony, January 28, 1841, to Miss Amelia Barnett, a native of Perry county, Ohio, born April 2, 1822. They have six children: Martha A., born December 1, 1842; George L., born November 1, 1844 - enlisted in the United States army in September, 1861, for the term of six months; at the expiration of that time, again enlisted in company H, Sixth regiment Missouri State militia for three years; after serving two years, the company veteranized in company B, Thirteenth battalion, Missouri volunteer cavalry, and after serving his country for nearly four years, was just ready to return home when he was killed by the Indians on the Little Arkansas River, in western Kansas, June 30, 1865; - Sarah E., born May 14, 1847; William B., born August 27, 1849; Robert J., born October 24, 1856, died January 28, 1863; and Annie M., born June 16, 1859. In 1843, Mr. Coble left his native State, Ohio, and settled in White county, Indiana, and in 1856, came to this county and located where he now lives. He has made farming his business throuo-h life.

Thomas Dobbins

Thomas, son of Thomas and Sarali Dobbins, was born in Wayne county, Illinois, March 20, 1815. His parents died when he was about six years old, and he went to live with Mr. John Kirkpatrick, in Sangamon county, Illinois, and there remained until he readied the age of sixteen, having up to that time received just twenty days' schooling, and, as he laughingly remarked, " had to ride a blind horse six miles daily to obtain that." At sixteen he began work as a farm hand at $10 per month, and continued that employment three years, when, in Jul}', 1835, at the age of nineteen, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Kirkpatrick, daughter of his foster father. She was born in Bond county, Illinois, January 20, 1820. The same vear of his marriacfe he removed to Livino;ston county, Missouri, and at that time there wasn't a white settler between Chill ico the and the Iowa line. He resided in Livingston county for five years and then removed to Grundy county (at that time still a portion of Livingston), participated in the Mormon war in 1838, which agitated all this section of the State, and was one of the early and vigorous pioneers who pushed forward into the wilderness to make a home. He entered the land where the town of Lindley now stands, and gave to John Austin an acre of ground, upon the present town site, for the purpose of erecting a store, which he built in 1842, and thus began the town of Lindley. In 1850 Mr. Dobbins crossed the plains to California, and remained there and in Oregon about fifteen months, and returned home irla steamship to New York, where he arrived in the summer of 1852. Mr. Dobbins built the M. E. church at Lindley, and donated $1,400 of its cost out of $2,400, on condition that its doors should remain open to all denominations, and it was so expressed in the deed and has proven entirely satisfactory. He also erected the first school-house in this part of the country, near where Lindley now is. He owns about sixteen hundred acres of land; cultivates a fine farm, and has a large, comfortable residence, a half a mile i'rom Lindley. He is one of the generous and public spirited men of the county.

William H. Dillon

Was born May 25, 1816, in Adams county, Oliio. His parents, Isaac and Mattina Dillon, were both of Ohio birth. They moved to Indiana, wliere he lived until 1854, when he came to this county. He was educated in the early common schools of Indiana, and becjan business for himself working on the farm as a laborer. He was united in marriage February 25, 1836, to Miss Eleanor, daughter of Joseph and Mary Ketchem - her lather of South Carolina birth, and her mother of Virginia. She was born April 25, 1814. They have had nine children, six sons and three daughters; viz., Joseph A. K., born January 25, 1837, died August 22, 1862, at Macon, Georgia - was a member of company B, Twenty-third regiment Missouri volunteer infantry, taken prisoner at the battle of Shiloh, and held by the Confederate army until death - left a widow and two children; Isaac, born January 11, 1840, died October 8, 1843; Solomon K., born July 24, 1842, died September 27, 1843; Jacob F., born May 21, 1844, died October 8, 1867, from the effects of disease contracted while in the army; William J., born February 11, 1846, died February 12, 1880, leaving a widow and four children; Mattina J., born January 7, 1848, wife of R. D. Barker, of Sullivan county; Mary, born October 30, 1850, wife of N. Borders, of this county; John M., born September 8, 1853, married and living at home; Elizabeth E., born November 14, 1855, wife of S. H. Love, of this county; and Samuel H., born June 27, 1860, died June 11, 1878. Mr. Dillon is an old settler, a successful farmer, and widely known throughout this county. Was, for several years, assessor of this county, and judge of the County Court for three years, which office he filled with credit to himself and to his county. Being a strong advocate of the cause of temperance he refused to grant dramshop license during his term of office. Was a Union man during the late war, and ever ready to give a helping hand in time of need; belonged to the Missouri State militia and served altogether one j'ear.

William Dunlai'

Son of William and Margaret Dunlap (both of Pennsylvania birth), was born October 19, 1813, in Harrison county, Ohio. His parents moved, when he was six years old, to Pennsylvania, where he lived until 1849, then moved to Morgan countj^ Ohio. While living in Pennsylvania he was married to Miss Nancy Wells, on the 7th of January, 1836, in Fayette county. She died September 19, 1837. They had one child, Margaret M., born March 3, 1837, and died August 11, 1837. September 12, 1839, he married Miss Nancy liamage. This lady was born December 30, 1821. By this union they had six children born to them; viz., Letitia, born January 6, 1841, died April 2, 1879, the wife of Edwin Itider, of this county; William, born November 13, 1843, died when eleven months old; Mary

E., born June 13, 1846, died November 7,* 1878, at Elko, Nevada, the wife of Corwin Borders, of this county; Cyrus W., l:)orn December 14, 1848, now in mercantile business in Lindley; Maria, born July 11, 1851, wife of Winfield Bonta, of Trenton. Mrs. Dunlap died July 26, 1851. Mr. Dunlap was again united in marriage March 6, 1852, to Miss Elizabeth Fonts. She was born in Morgan county, Ohio, March 6, 1832. They had seven children; viz., James T., born December 1, 1854, now living in California; Joseph, born December 3, 1855, died in infancy; William "W., born October 19, 1857; Frank E., born November 2, 1860; Bettie, born January 23, 1862; Edward, born March 1, 1865; Alice, born April 6,. 1869. Mrs. Dunlap died May 20, 1879. Mr. Dunlap again married July 24, 1880, to Mrs. Mary E. Sherman, widow of William P. Sherman. She married Mr. Alfred Brown, her first husband, December 27, 1857, and by him had three children, Joseph H., born January 7, 1859; Medora E., born November 11, 1860; Araminta J., born May 12, 1862. Mr. Brown died November 15, 1862, and she married William P. Sherman, September 18, 1864. They had two children, Melissa A., born March 15, 1866, and Augustus A., born April 26, 1868. Mr. Sherman died August 1, 1873. She then married as above mentioned, Mr. Dunlap, and, notwithstanding both of their misfortunes, they are enjoying health and all the blessings allotted to this life. Mr. Dunlap came to this county in 1858, and settled near where he now lives. He has made farmino' his business throuo-h life, but has given more attention to sheep husbandry tlian any other branch, and has a stock of full blooded Spanish Merinos now on his farm.

The subject of this sketch was born August 18, 1809, in Albemarle county, Virginia, and his ]>arents were both natives of the same State. He was educated in the best schools of Virginia of that time, and entered thewholesale and retail house of Kiles, of Richmond, Virginia, when quite young, as a clerk, and when seventeen years old changed to the wholesale and retail house of Iviles & Edgar, at St. Louis, Missouri, and remained with them until 1835. He was then engaged until 1841 as clerk on different steamboats on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. In that year he started on a trip of two years through the Indian country of western Iowa. Returnina: to St. Louis he eno^ao^ed in the auction and real estate business until 1869, when he came to Grundy county, having purchased land in thiscounty in 1847, also in 1851 and 1860, and now has eight hundred and forty acres of fine land. He has made farming his business since he came to this county, and has his farm well improved, with good house and orchard. He was united in marriage July 3, 1837, to Miss Hilda G. AValton. She was born February 1, 1819. By this union they have five sons and one daughter: John J., was born Januaiy 10, 1839, died when two years old. George

A., was born February 18, 1842, and killed at the battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, December 13, 1862, while commanding battery E, of the fourth ar'illery, Ninth army corps, under Gen. Sumner, Army of the Potomac; he enlisted as a private in Capt. Burk's company, First regiment Missouri volunteer infantry, commanded by Gen. Frank P. Blair, and was with his company at the battle of Wilson's Creek, near Springfield, Missouri, where he distinguished iiimself. From that began his promotion, and he was rapidly ascending the ladder of tame, when cut down, while lighting one of his guns and killed instantly. His commission as captain of the battery was dated the day before his death. He participated in seventeen engagements, and was considered by his commanding officers as one of the best artillery-men in the service, showing great skill as an officer at the battles of Antietaui, Malvern Hill and others.

Orlivious L., born June 3, 1844, and died when two years old; Annie, born June 29, 1849; Samuel, born February 24, 1854, died when two years of age; and William W., born iSTovember 21, 1856, died when twenty-two months old.

Lewis S. Fleshman

The subject of this sketch was born February 2, 1834, in Greenbrier -county. West Yirginia. His father, Michael Fleshman, was a native of Germany, and his mother, Elizabeth, was born in West Virginia. When a young man, he learned the blacksmith trade and worked at it for a number of years. While living in West Virginia he married Miss Ada L., daughter of John 0. and Margaret Ewing, both natives of Virginia. She belonged to one of the first families of Virginia. By her union with Mr. F. they had four sons and six daughters; named, respectively, P. E., born August 15, 1856; Mary M., born April 30, 1858, died September 13, 1858; Henry M., born March 19, 1860; John W., born April 12, 1862; Samuel L., born June 12, 1864; Ada G., born February 12, 1867; Annie M., born August 15, 1870; Nora G., born October 3, 1873; and Andrew E., born September 21, 1876. Mr. F. came to this county in 1856, and settled on the farm where he now lives, and made farming his business until eight years ago, since which time he has been engaged in blacksmithing. He is a, member of the Separate Baptist Church.

John Doty

carpenter trade and worked at it, together with farming. When a yourg man lie moved to Indiana, in 1845, and resided there eight years. During that time he owned and worked a small farm, and ran a saw-mill a parL of the time. He came to this county October 14, 1865, and settled near Lindley, lived on his farm for eight years, then owing to bad health removed to Lindley and began selling farming implements, and now carries a full line of hardware also. He was united in matrimony April 24, 1845, in Darke county, Ohio, to Miss Mary Snider. She was born August 5, 1825, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania. The}' have seven children: Elizabeth J., bom March 19, 1846, died September 20, 1849; Martha H., born August 30, 1848; Mary M., born September, 18, 1850; George V., born May 11, 1853; Lj'dia M., born June 20, 1855; Hiram F., born April 11, 1858, and Daniel M., born August 25, 1861.

W. C Fenner was born February 10, 1836, in Highland county, Ohio. His father was of Pennsylvania birth and his mother was a native of North Carolina. Mr. Fenner was educated in the common schools of his native State. He enlisted July 2, 1863, in company A, Second regiment of heavy artillery, and served until September, 1865. He came to this county shortly after the war and has made farmino- his business since. He was united in marriage January 27, 1857, to Miss Annie E. Martin. She was born July 2, 1836, in Highland county, Ohio. The issue of this union was six children, named, respectively, Florence, born January 23, 1858; F. E., born July 13, 1862; Mary C, born December 21, ]S66; Alice, born August 31, 1878. His son, F. E., was educated at the high schools of Trenton and the Gem City College, located at Quincy, Illinois.

Judge Marshall Humphrys

The subject of our sketch was born in Gibson county, Indiana, August 31, 1825, and was the son of Uriah and Rachel Humphrys, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of South Carolina. The family removed to Sullivan county, near the Grundy county line, in 1839, and there Marshall grew up, receiving an education in the common schools, which he afterwards supplemented by two terms at the Grand River College, Edinburg, and one at the McGee College, in Randolph county, Missouri. He chose the profession of teaching and taught the iirst school in the neighborhood of the present site of Lindley, which was built upon the county line between Grundy and Sullivan. After teaching school some ten years, he began the study of medicine, but after eighteen months application, gave it up and entered the mercantile business at Lindley, in 1863, and has been engaged in business there ever since. In 1863 he was elected justice of the peace and served ten years, and also officiated as notary public for the period of thirteen years. On the 6th of May, 1873, lie was elected jutli^e of the County Court from the Fourth district, and in April, 1876, became his own successor, and served the second term, as he did the lirst, with i^reatest credit to the people who honored him with their trust. Judge Huni])hrys has been uniformly successful through life, and is now well-to-do in the world's goods, owning one thousand acres of fine farming lands, beside his flourishing business in Lindley.

Marshall Humphrys and Miss Eliza A. Haley were united in marriage on the 21st of April, 1864. She was a native of north Carolina, born April 12, 1828, and the daughter of Charles Haley of Sullivan county, Missouri. They have had four children; named, respectively, Charles H., born May 12, 1865, died August 14, 1865; Uriah G., born August 30, 1866; Wade H., born December 2, 1868; and Eachel E., born February 6, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Humphrys have been members of the Christian Church for twentyyears.

Selah Hart

"Was born August 15, 1830, in Morgan county, Ohio. His parents, Selah and Mary Hart, were both natives of Ohio. He was educated in the common schools of Ohio, and began teaching school at the age of nineteen, which he followed during the winter, for six years, and gave his attention ta the milling business when out of school. He was assessor of his township in Ohio for three successive terms. In 1874 he came to this county and settled where he now lives, made farming his business, and is now the owner of a fine farm of three hundred and seventy-five acres. Mr. Hart was united in marriage June 24, 1869, to Mrs. Rebecca Murphy. She was born March 13, 1841. Her maiden name was Elliott, and she was married to Washington Murphy, October 21, 1861. Thej' had one child, Julietta, born July 2, 1861. Mr. Murphy died in March, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Hart had three children; viz., Mary D., born June 2, 1870; Frank E., born November 29, 1871; and Annie, born February 7, 1873. Mrs. Rebecca Hart died March 31, 1878. Mr. Hart married, a second time, September 4, 1879, Mrs. Rachel Dewees, widow of Caleb Dewees. Mr. and Mrs. Dewees were married December 25, 1858, and had two children: Charles H., born September 5, 1859, and John A., born August 16, 1861, died December 12, 1862. Mr. Dewees was killed at the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863.

Philip Hill

Was born December 23, 1823, in Washington county, Pennsylvania. When fourteen years old his parents removed to Morgan count}', Ohio, where he was educated in the common schools, and learned and worked at the trade of cabinet-making for about fifteen years; then engaged in the mercantile business for five years with his brother, S. R. Hill, in LFniouville, Morgan county, Ohio. He was united in marriage June 12, 1850, to Miss Mary

A. Eeed, She was born Februaiy 10, 1828. Their family consists of seven children; named, respectively, Ann E., born Angust 10, 1853, died July 13, 1881; Stephen B., born September 24, 1854; William M., born March 4, 1857; John S., born November 14, 1860; Marietta, born July 8, 1863; Emma J., born September 4, 1867; and Nettie S., born July 5, 1871. Mr. Hill served nearly two years in company H, Sixth regiment Missouri State militia; was discharged on account of disability. He came to this county in 1858, and has since been engaged in farming, raising and feeding cattle.

Is a native of this county, and was born May 13, 1844; educated in the common schools of this county. He enlisted at the early age of seventeen years in company B, Second regiment Missouri volunteers, where he served for three years; was discharged May 5, 1865, His service was mostly rendered in Missouri, hunting bushwhackers; was in most of the heavy raids, but the hardest service he had was while after General Price. It would seem that he was not born to be shot, as he fought guerillas, not by skirmish but by the month, fighting the bands of Quantrell, Cole Younger, Anderson, Hayes, Hill, Dave Pool, and others. While on the Price raid he went four days at one time without anything to eat. After his discharge he returned home and has been engaged in the pursuit of farming since, excepting one year when he was in the circuit clerk's office at Trenton. March 9, 1875, Mr. Iloskins married Miss Mary M. Dunlap. She was born September 2, 1851, in Belmont county, Ohio. They have two children: Emma, born February 5, 1876, and Yade, born May 25, 1878. His parents were among the pioneers of this county. His father is a native of Delaware and his mother of Ohio. She died August 6, 1877, at the age of sixty-live years. She was a member of the M. E. Church for about forty-five years.

S. R. Hill

Was born July 30, 1826, in Washington county, Pennsylvania. His parents m.oved to Morgan county, Ohio, when he was twelve years old, where he lived until 1874, when he came to Grundy count3\ He was educated in the common schools of Morgan count}', supplemented by a few terms at the select school and two terms at Sharon College. He began teaching at the age of seventeen and taught eight terms. Entering upon mercantile pursuits in 1853 he continued until 1861. October 1, 1862, he enlisted in company D, Ninth regiment, Ohio cavalry; was elected first lieutenant, then captain; was with the Army of the Cumberland in 1863 and '64, and was discharged on account of disability. After his return home he was elected treasurer of Morgan count}-, Ohio, which office he filled for four years. In 1866 he engaged in mercantile business in McConnelsville with

W. F. Pears, and after his term of office expired went into the business alone. He remained in McConnelsville until 1873; was on a farm one year; in 1874 came to this county, and has o^iven his attention exclusively to fanning since. Mr. Hill was united in marriage March 4, 1856, to Miss Rebecca J. Filkill. She was born in Morgan county, Ohio, July 9, 1839. They have five childi-en, Avhose names are Rufus P., born January 19, 1857; William H., born November 21, 1858; Samuel, born July 14, 1865; Jessie G., born September 12, 1868, and Stephen M., born August 30, 1872.

Daniel Kinsley

Was born August 2,1829, in Summit county, Ohio. His parents, George and Elizabeth Kinsley, were both natives of Pennsylvania. His mother died when he was small, and, with his father, when ten years old, he moved to DeKalb county, Indiana, where he lived until 1872, then came to Grundy county. His education was received in the common schools of Indiana of that day. He worked at farming until the beginning of the late war, and then engaged in the mercantile business for a few years. Was next engaged in the milling and lumber business about five years, then came to this county and helped to build the mill known as the Richardson Mill, and has been enffa^ed in runnina: the same most of the time since. He has a nice farm upon which he lives, and works in connection with his milling business. Mr. Kinsley was united in marriage, March 30, 1854, to Miss Hannah C. Livingood, who died April 15, 1857. By this union they had one child, Catharine E., born April 12, 1857, and died when two and one half years old. He again married March 27, 1859, to Miss Rliuama Richards. She was born March 30, 1839, and was a daughter of Abraham and Mary Richards of this county. They have had three children : Emma and Mary, twins, born March 15, 1860; Mary died September 15, 1860, and Emma September 18, 1860; and George C, born December 27, 1865.

W. C. King

Was born June 16, 1830, in Preble county, Ohio; his parents, John and Elizabeth King, being natives of Pennsylvania. When he was four years old his parents moved to Darke county, Ohio, where he was reared and educated in the common schools. He was engaged in railroading about five jears, and the remainder of his life has been given to farming. He was united in matrimony September 25, 1863, to Miss Martha Doty, a native of Darke count}', Ohio, born March 18, 1837. They have five children, whose names are, Edwin B., born February 28, 1865; Lizzie E., born February 11, 1867; James, born May 30, 1869; John R., born April 5, 1873; and Joseph W., born June 19, 1880.

Elling Lee

Was born October 10, 1818. His fatlier, Hiram Lee, was born January 18, 1794, and his mother, Julia Lee, was born January 21, 1798. "With his parents he moved to Connecticut, where his father died wlien he was thirteen years old, and three years later, with his mother, he moved to Portage county, Ohio, and in 1864 moved to this county. March 22, 1848, Mr. Lee married Miss Marinda, daughter of Jacob and Fannie Ilider, both of Vermont. She was born August 26, 1826. By their union they had three children born to them: Edward A., August 20, 1849; Jacob IL, May 19, 1851; and Frank W., September 17, 1853. They were all educated in the common schools of the county, and have made farming their business. Edward has been enffaofed in the lumber and milliupr business for a few vears. After living a successful life, Mr. Lee died March 4, 1880, leaving to his family a farm of three hundred and seventy acres. Farming was his occupation through life, althougli he served as postmaster for eight years previous to his death, at Rural Dale. The mother of Mr. Lee was poor, and he, the eldest of five children, had to meet the burthen of caring for the younger members of the familv, and when married he and his wife began life with only willing hearts and hands.

Moses R. Metcalf

Was born in Belmont county, Ohio, March 12, 1836. His parents, Abram and Nancy Metcalf, were also natives of Ohio. When he was seventeen years old he moved to Coshocton county, and while there learned the carpenter's trade. In 1854 he moved to Indiana and worked at his trade until the beginning of the war. He was united in matrimony September. 20, 1857, to Miss Adelia Chultz. She died February 6, 1866. They had two children: Mary R., born October 25, 1858; and James F., born October 1, 1861. Mr. Metcalf married Miss Racliel Mitchell, January 3, 1867. She was born September 9, 1830, in Delaware. They have one child, John R.., born March 10, 1868. Mr. Metcalf enlisted August 8, 1862, in company I, Eighty-eighth regiment Indiana volunteer infantry, and took part in the battle of Perryville just two months after his enlistment; was next at Stone River; was with the army of the Cumberland until Sherman took command, then was with him until the fall of Atlanta; came back to Nashville with General Thomas, and after the battle of Nashville was discharged on account of expiration of service. While in the army he participated in twelve heavy engagements, besides a number of skirmishes.

Mr. Metcalf came to this county in 1870, and has been engaged in farming most of the time since, only working at his trade at intervals. He was elected justice of the peace in 1877, and has held the office since, with credit to himself and the county.

Geo Roe F. Moore

A native of Macoupin county, Illinois, was born April 21, 1854. His father, George Moore, is a native of Indiana, and his mother, Nancy 0., of Tennessee. They moved to this county when George, of whom we write, was one vear old. He was educated in the public schools of this county. George F. Moore was united in marriage March 31, 1878, to Miss Nancy A. Crossen, a native of Ohio, born March 5, 1858. They have one child, Daisy A., born May 22, 1880. Mr. Moore began business for himself by workino; as a farm hand, and as a result of his labors now has a farm of one liundred acres.

Wm. Mock

Was born January 12, 1799, in North Carolina. In 1839 he moved to Putnam county, Indiana, where he lived until 1856, when he moved to this county. In December, 1825, Mr. Mock was united in marriage to Miss Annie M. Slater, a native of North Carolina. She died April 15, 1851. Six children was the result of this union; viz., Caleb, born March 29, 1827; Jane C, born May 9,1829, died September 11,1836; Thomas M., born October 4, 1831; Fiza A., born April 5, 1840; William R,, born November 20, 1845; and Sarah J., born January 6, 1851, died April 2, 1855. Mr. Moore was married a second time, February 20, 1852, to Miss Rebecca Barlow. She was born February 25, 1827. They have one child, John H., born March 26, 1855.

William R. Mock, son of William Mock, was educated in the common schools of this county. On the 28th of February, 1868, he married Miss Sarah A. Osborn. The date of her birth was July 4, 1847. They have three children: Minnie A., born May 19, 1869; Julia B., born April 18, 1871; and Claude, born January 6, 1879. William R. Mock enlisted in company H, Sixth regiment Missouri volunteer cavalry, in April, 1862, and served two years; then reeidisted as a veteran in company B, Thirteenth regiment Missouri volunteer cavalry, and served until the close of the war. After his discharge he returned home and began farming which has been his business since, together with shipping stock.

George Osborn

Was a native of Lee county, Virginia, and born October 24, 1817. When he was a child his parents moved to Martin county, Indiana, and twelve years later to Daviess county, in the same State, where he lived until 1852,. when he came to this county and settled near Lindley. In 1838, while living in Indiana, he married Miss Rhoda Skaggs. She was born November 12, 1818. By this union they had six children: Jacob, born October 21,^ 1840; Rebecca, born January 8, 1843; Sarah A., born July 4, 1848; John.

W., born in October, 1850; Hannah and James, twins, died in infancy. Mrs. Rhoda Osborn, wife of George Osborn, died December 4, 1880; Mr. Osborn was an early settler and well known through this county. He was aftlicted for about twelve years, and died July 4, 1881.

James Overman

The subject of this sketch is a native of Clarke county, Indiana, and was born October 15, 1813, his father being a native of North Carolina, and his grandfather on his mother's side (Ramsey) was a soldier in the War of, 1812. He was educated in the common schools of Indiana. October 5, 1837, he married Miss Jane Robertson. She was born in Clarke county, Indiana, March 12, 1818, They have nine children: John M., born July 25, 1838; Eli R., born July 14, 1840; Elizabeth A., born August 7, 1842; Isaac W., born June 30, 1844; William J., born October 25, 1846; Mary born April 15, 1850; Margaret F., born October 5, 1852, died January 15,1854; Maria J., born June 22, 1855; and Charles W., born August 6, 1857. James Overman and two of his sons, John and Isaac, enlisted September 21, 1861, in Capt. Haycraft's company of State enrolled militia, for six months; at the expiration of that time they again enlisted in company H, Sixth regiment Missouri State militia. James Overman was elected first lieutenant, and after six months' service resigned, and again enlisted in August, 1864, in company K, Forty-fourtli regiment Missouri volunteer infantry; was again chosen first lieutenant, and served in that company until the close of the war. During his last enlistment he was in the Army of the Tennessee, and was in many of the battles fought by that army. Isaac Overman, after serving nearly two years, reenlisted as a veteran in company B, Thirteenth regiment Missouri volunteer cavalry, where lie served until May 15, 1866, when he was discharged. John reenlisted March 18, 1862, in company H, Sixth regiment Missouri State militia, and served until July 23, 1865.

Joseph Russell

Son of John and Elizabeth Russell (both natives of Pennsylvania), was born June 25, 1822, in Harrison county, Ohio, where he was reared, educated in the common schools, and worked at farming. He w^as united in marriage. May 14, 1846, to Miss Susanna, daughter of Lewis and Phamy Bevans, both natives of Virginia. They have six sons and four daughters: Truman B., born February 23, 1847, died at Rolla, Missouri, October 18, 1864; Lewis J., born May 17, 1848; Phamy, born January 20, 1850, died October 26, 1850; Martha M., born September 19, 1851, wife of Isaac Sheppard, of this county; James F., born February 12, 1854; Joseph A., born November 12, 1855; Anna E., born January 17, 1858; John W., born January 28, 1861;, Mary E., born July 11, 1864; and Elma E., born December 17, 1867.

Mr. Russell came to this county in 1860, settled on and improved the farm where he now lives, which comprises three hundred and twenty acres, M'ell improved. He has made a s})ecialty of ruisiiif:^ cattle and hogs, and buying and selling of the same, and by close attention made a success of his business. He has a pleasant family, well educated and highly res])ected by all who know them.

"Was born in Shelby county, Indiaiui, February 23, 1835. He was reared in Putnam county, where his parents moved when he was snudl, and was there educated in the common schools. He came to Grundy county in 1855, learned the carpenter's trade, and worked at it for a few years. Mi". Rusk, married October 4, 1863, Miss Sarah E. Moore. She was born May 28, 18tl:6. They have seven 'ihildren; viz., Lydia W., born July 26, 1864; Idris O., born September 21, 1866; Edwin G., born April 24, 186S, died October 17, 186'J; Minnie F. and Emma, twins, born June 2, 1871, Minnie died January 26, 1874; Myrtle M., born April 30, 1878 ; and one not named, born June 17, 1880. Mr. Rusk was the orderly-sergeant of company D, Thirtieth regiment enrolled State militia of Missouri,

George W. Siieppard

Son of James and Hannah Sheppard, was born October 19, 1829, in Belmont county, Ohio, where he lived until he was twenty-two years old, receiving an education in the common schools, and working on the farm. While living there he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham and Nancy Metcalf. This union was blessed with ten children, as follows: Isaac H., born May 14, 1852; Mary J., born September 7, 1854, now wife of L. J. Russell, of this county; Nancy E., born January 17, 1857, wife of J. F. Russell, of this county; Wilber A., born August 30, 1859; Tanner E., born March 10, 1862, died June 22, 1864; May, born April 4, 1864; Carrie E., born July 7, 1866; George V^., born April 14, 1869; and Etta B., born June 26, 1873. Mr. S. moved to Rock Island county, Illinois, in 1853, where he lived as a farmer until 1870, when he came to this county, bought and settled on the farm of one hundred and ninety-two acres, where he now resides.

An old settler of Marion township, was born in Garrard county, Kentucky, on the 19th of January, 1811. His father, Reuben Sherrow, was a native of Virginia, while his mother claimed the famed "Blue-grass State," Kentucky, as the place of her birth. When eight years of age, his parents moved to Orange county, Indiana. From Orange county Mr. Sherrow moved to Daviess county, in the same State, where he remained until 1852,. when he made his home in Grundy county, Missouri.

On the 6th of August, 1833, Mr. L. D. Sherrow and Miss Mary Hammerslj were united in holy wedlock. The bride was a native of Campbell count}^ Kentucky, and was born March 28, 1813. Her parents removed to Indiana when she was a child. By this nnion, Mr. and Mrs. Sherrow have ten children, all of whom with but one exception, reached the years of maturity. The dates of their births are as follows: Sarah, July 17, 1834; widow of Jacob Weaver, of this county. Samuel, October 6, 183G; died May 8, 1874. Lousia, November 6, 1838 ; wife of William Hoffman, of this county. Andrew, September 23, 1841; a resident of Illinois. Mary E,, July 15, 1843; wife of Newton Beckner, of this county. Nancy, March 26, 1846; died August 12, 1873. Orrena, January 15, 1848; wife of John Kelly, of this county. Daniel A., April 12, 1851; Hiram T., June 10, 1851; James, June 15, 1858; farmers in Grundy county. Mr. and Mrs. Sherrow are members of the Separate Baptist Church, and genial, hospitable people.

Solomon Skaggs

Was born October 2, 1839, in Daviess county, Indiana. His father, John W. Skaggs, was of Tennessee birth, his mother, Elizabeth, from Virginia. He was educated in the common schools, and in 1853, came to this county with his father. Their family, like a great many others who came west, were poor, but as land was cheap they managed to secure a home, and it may be said grew up with the country. The subject of our sketch enlisted August 26, 1861, in company B, Twenty-third, Missouri volunteer infantry; was in Missouri during 1861, but in the spring of 1862 went to Tennessee and participated in the battle of Shiloh, their first engagement; there Mr. S. was taken prisoner, and taken to Corinth, then, for safety, to Memphis, Jackson, Mississippi, Mobile and Montgomery, then to Macon, Georgia, where he remained in prison five months; was then, with many others, sent to Richmond, Yirginia, and was two days in Libby Prison, then paroled, after being a prisoner six months and thirteen days; after two months in a United States hospital, he again joined his company, and was with Sherman until the fall of Atlanta. After his discharge he returned home, and to the pursuits of the farm.

He was united in marriage January 8, 1874, to Miss Maria E. Baker, born Febuary 16, 1841. By this union they have two children, Willie, born June 21, 1876, died August 24, 1877; and Alice L., born September 13, 1880.

John W., father of Mr. Skaggs, was born November 29, 1813, and died November 2, 1876. Elizabeth, his wife, now in the seventy-third year of her age, lives with Mr. Skaggs.

Was born November 1, 1827, in Howard countj^ Missouri, and his j)arents, Alexander and Mary Searcy, were natives of Kentucky. His father died when he was a child, and liis mother then moved to Kentucky, and after a seven years' residence came back to Howard county, wliere our subject was reared. In 1850 he went to California, drivinu^ an ox team across the plains; starting from this county April 1, lie reached California in September, and eno^aoed in miuin<ij most of the time while there. He returned by water, but spent two years en route. He settled in this county in 1852, and has improved one of the finest farms in the county, of three hundred sixty acres. He was united in matrimony to Miss Parmelia I. Yates, on the Gtli of December, 1855. She was a native of Howard county, Missouri, born January 15, 1833. By this marriage they have five childven: James W., born October 1, 1856; Mary E., born March 3, 1861; Christopher I., born August 8, 1863; Nora W., born April 4, 1866; and John F., born April 10, 1872.

Is a native of Oxford county, Canada West. He was born November 14, 1847. His father was a native of New Jersey and his mother of Kentucky. With his parents he moved to this county in 1857. His parents died in this county. Here he grew up, and was educated in the common schools. On the 6th of April, 1876, he was united in matrimony to Miss S. F, Tliomj)- son, a native of Fairfield county, Ohio, born September 16, 1851. Tliey have two children, Julia May, born June 7, 1877; and Delbert C, born September 9, 1878. Mr. S. is a farmer, and gives his attention chiefly to growing cattle and hogs.

D. C. Smith

David C. Smith, one of the pioneers of this county, was born October 17, 1831, in Tazewell county, Virginia. His parents were natives of the same State, and when he was eight years old they moved to Missouri and settled first in Linn county for one year, then came to this county in the spring of 1841. His home has been here ever since, and his time has been given to farming, witii the exception of a few years he was engaged in the milling business. Mr. Smith was united in matrimony to Miss Delia Shipley, July 24, 1853. The date of her birth is June 10, 1834. By this marriage they have had eleven cliildren, six sons and five daughters, whose names are as follows: George W., born August IS, 1854; Marion C, born September 21, 1856, died November 28, 1880; Eliza J., born December 15 1858, died July 11, 1878; Margaret A., born April 15, 1862, died in infancy; Tecumseh S., born April 3, 1864; James T., born October 14, 1866; Nancy A., born February 15, 1870; Alonzo S., born June 27, 1872; Elma E., born July 28, 1875; and Bessie J., born September, 14,1879. Two incidents are narrated inthe township history, the first of whicli Mr. S. participated in, the other he related from his knowledge.

Isaac F. Shipley

Was born in Sullivan county, Missouri, February 24, 1841. His parents, Thomas and Louisa Shipley, were natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively, and came to Missouri in 1840. Like most of those who grew up on the frontier, Mr. Shipley received but a meager education. He was born and reared here, and has witnessed the march of civilization from tho pioneer days to the present. When he was young his chief delight was with his gun; to-day it is with young Shipley's. At the beginning of the rebellion he espoused the cause of liberty and in July, 1861, enlisted in company C, Eighteenth regiment Missouri volunteer infantry. The battle of Shiloh was his first engagement, there he was wounded in the leg - his regiment being in the heaviest of the light was badly cut up. Only about one hundred and fifty came out of the fight, and quite a number of them were wounded, the rest being killed, wounded and taken prisoners. Owing to the condition of their regiment after this battle thev were sent home to recruit, and after a year they again went south and joined Sherman's army,, and were with him on his famous march to the sea. While in the advaiice of the army he met an advance of the rebel army, and in a skirmish was wounded in the right foot, which atfects him to the present day. He wa& with Sherman until after the surrender of Lee and Johnson's army, and divided scanty rations of hard-tack and bacon with the hungiw "Johnnies'^ after they surrendered. Mr. Shipley was married February 18, 1860, to Miss Susan McClarron. She was born August 26, 1848, in Holmes county, Ohio. They have eight children, five of whom are living; namelj', Mary E., born January 7, 1867, died May 11, 1872; Alvin, born September 11, 1869, died next day; Laura J., born April 13, 1874; Mary E., born May 13, 1876; Delia, born May 4, 1877; Florence R., born April 19, 1879; and Amanda E., born March 15, 1881.

William B. Scott

Was born in Morgan county, Ohio, August 5, 1835. His father, William Scott, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother, Catharine Scott, of Virginia. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and learned the carpenter's trade, which has been his occupation most of his life. He was united in matrimony April 1, 1858, to Miss Rebecca Connelly. She was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, Marcli 1, 1840, and died March 2, 1871. The issue of this marriage was three children: Ella, born February 22, 1859; Martha J., born July 10, 1865; and Augusta, ISTovember 11, 1867. October 31, 1872, Miss Emma Shirley became his second wife. She was born in Morgan county, Ohio, January 5, 1844. This marriage was blessed with three children; namely, Carlos, born January 13, 1874; Layton, born July 27, 1875; and Cordia, born December 1^ 1877; Mr. S. came to Grundy county in 1860, and has worked at his trade.

except during tlic war. He enlisted August 20, 1861, in coni]>any B, Twenty-third regiment Missouri volunteer infantrj, for three years, and served liis time out; was taken prisoner at the battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. and taken first to Corinth, then to Memphis, Tennessee, thence to Jackson, Mississippi, Mobile, Alabama, and shipped from there to Montgomery, and thence to Macon, Georgia, where he was held for five months; then he was taken to llichmond, Virginia, and was two days in Libby Prison, and paroled after being a prisoner six months and thirteen days; was in the hospital two months; then joined his company again, and was with Sherman until that ever memorable period in the history of our country, the fall of Atlanta. Mr. S. still has some beautiful bone jewelry that he made while in prison.

William C. Smith

Was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, March 3, 1823, and was reared and educated in the same county. He was united in matrimony, March 2, 1842, to Miss Laura Gillett, who was born December 10, 1823, in Jefferson county, Ohio. Their family consists of six children; viz., James H., born January 19, 1845, died September 4, 1847; George W., born August 8, 1847; Mary C, born January 8, 1852; Charles E., born July 12, 1860; was educated in the common schools of this county and at the State Normal school at Kirksville, Missouri, and has been teaching three years; Horace G. and Emma, twins, born June 9, 1864, Mr. S. came to this county in 1865, and has given his attention to farm pursuits. He is a descendant of a Scottish family; his grandparents came from Scotland.

Joseph Weight

Mrs. Martha Wright, the widow of Joseph Wright, deceased, lives at Rural Dale, in Marion township. He was born November 11, ISIO, in Highland county, Ohio. His father was a nativ^e of New Jersey. He learned the blacksmith trade when young, which he followed for a short time, then learned the wheelwright business, which was his calling most of his life. Mr. Wright came to this county in 1856, and settled where his widow now^ lives. Was married April 10, 1851. He married Miss Martha Gilmore. She was a native of Highland county, Ohio, born November 6, 1813. They had five children, three of whom are living: Boston and McCazy, twins, born May 11, 1852; and William H., January 23, 1856. He was killed - being shot by some unknown party November, 1863. The shot was fired from the top of his shop, only a few rods distant from where he was standing, near the fence in front of his house. His wnfe was milking near by. One of his little boys was holding to his hand when the fatal shot was fired, and the other two boys were standing on the doorstep a few paces to one side. Being a strong Union man is supposed to be the only reason for the deed.