Harrison County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1921 (part 10 of 15)

Lewis C. Assel, is a son of Jacob J. Assel, a native of Prussia, who landed in New York, the night that President Lincoln wa sassassinated, April 14, 1865. He first settled in Michigan, and later removed to Missouri and settled in DeKalb County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was an expert blacksmith, having learned that trade in his native land and worked at it during a period of service in the German Army. He also worked at his trade after settling in DeKalb County, Missouri. He died at Maysville, Missouri, March 1, 1916, at the age of sixty-nine years. His wife preceded him in death a number of years. She died in 1899. They were the parents of eight children all of whom grew to maturity.

Lewis C. Assel learened the blacksmith trade with his father in early life, but has devoted himself to farming and the stock business in which he has been very successful. He is one of the extensive and wellto-do farmers and stockmen of DeKalb County and is the owner of one of the best farms in that section. He specializes in raising pure bred Shorthorn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs.

T. Lewis C. Assel and wife have been born the following childern: Carl, who served in the United States Army during the World War, resides at home with his parents; Hazel, a teacher in the High School at Everest, Kansas; Ollie V., the subject of this sketch; Herbert, a student in the Kidder Institute; Gail, a student at Parkville, Missouri.

souri. He engaged in farming for himself in Trail Creek Township, Harrison County, since 1918. His father purchased this place in 1917. It consists of 226 acres of valuable land upon which Mr. Assel has made numerous improvements since coming here. He carries on general farming and stock raising and is meeting with well merited success. His place is well stocked with from twenty to forty head of cattle, forty hogs and he keeps seven head of horses.

On March 19, 1919, Ollie V. Assel was married to Miss Ethel Smith, a native of Caldwell County, Missouri. She is a daughter of Joseph Smith a Civil War veteran who now lives in Caldwell County. Shortly after the Ciivl War, he homesteaded government land ixi Kansas, and lived in that state for a number of years and returned to Missouri. To Ollie V. Assel and wife have been born two children: Josh and Phillip Homer.

Mr. Assel is perhaps the youngest man in Harrison County, who is carrying on farming and stock raising on such an extensive scale. Since coming here he has made many improvements on his place, including a corrugated all steel barn which is the first of the kind to be built in the county. Mr. Assel is a Democrat and is public spirited and one of the leading representative young men of Harrison County.

U. G. Eaton, of Eagleville, Missouri is a prominent farmer and stockman and operates 400 acres of land and maintains his residence in Eagleville. Mr. Eaton was born in Marion County, Indiana, about eleven miles east of Indianapolis, May 7, 1869. He is a son of Wesley E. Eaton, and his mother bore the maiden name of Rice. They were the parents of three children, as follows: Sadie, married Fred Redinger, and they live at St. Joseph, Missouri; U. G., the subject of this sketch, and Emma who married Charles Rupkuy, Palistine, Indiana. The parents were both natives of Indiana. The mother died in 1874, when U. G. Eaton was about five years old and her remains are buried in a cemetery which is located between Palistine, and Indianapolis, Indiana. After her death the father married Sarah Pittman a native of Indiana and five children were born to that union, as follows: Joseph, lives in Idaho; Buford, Ridgeway, Missouri; John, Lakin, Kansas; Samuel, Kansas City, Missouri, and Mary, lives in Idaho.

The Eaton family moved from Marion to Shelby County, Indiana, when U. G. Eaton was five or six years old and in 1881 they came to Missouri and settled on a farm in Marion Township, Harrison County, about three miles south of Eagleville. The father remained here until about 1910, when his second wife died and he returned to Indiana, where he died in 1914. His remains are buried at Palestine, Indiana.

U. G. Eaton was educated in the public schools of Indiana and Missouri. He began life for himself as a farm hand when he was fifteen years old. He began farming rented land in the vicinity of Eagleville. Shortly afterward he rented 560 acres in Hamilton Township and now operates 400 acres. He carries on general farming and stock raising on an extensive scale and has been on the same place for the past thirteen years. He raises hogs, cattle and mules and keeps a good grade of whiteface cattle. He resides in Eagleville.

Mr. Eaton was married in 1887 to Miss Eva Long, a native of Iowa and a resident of Union Towmship, Harrison County, at the time of her marriage. To Mr. and Mrs. Eaton have been born six children, as follow: Blanche, married Noah Hoyt and they live in Kansas; Vaughn, who operates a 320 acre farm in Hamilton Township; Artis. married John Underwood, Union Township; Bee, married John Bogue, Hamilton Township; Wesley, who operates the place with his father, married Carrie Derr ; and Wade, who also assists his father, is unmarried.

Mr. Eaton is a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and is a Republican. He is an enterprising and public-spirited citizen and well known in Harrison County.

A. L. Hendren, one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Jefferson Township, is a native of this township, and was bom near the place where he now resides September 14. 1875. He is a son of Thomas C. and Elizabeth (Kelly) Hendren.

Thomas C. Hendren, who is now deceased was born in Henry County, Kentucky, and came to Missouri in 1856, first settling in Gentry County. After remaining there about one year he came to Harrison County and settled in Jefferson Township. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising and was one of the successful men of affairs of this county. He spent the remainder of his life on his home place in Jefferson Township. He died August 9, 1918. Elizabeth (Kelly) Hendren was born in Lafayette County, Indiana, in 1854, and when she was three years old, her parents came West, and the family settled in Jefferson Tovraship, Harrison County. She resides with her son A. L. Hendren.

sketch; Walter E., born in 1878, lives in Union Township; James C, born in 1881, lives in Grant Township; George W., born in 1883, lives in Jefferson Township; Mabel, born in 1886, deceased, and her remains are buried at Morris Chapel; Lena, born in 1889, deceased, and is also buried at Morris Chapel; Mark Z., Ames, Iowa, was born in 1894.

A. L. Hendren was reared and educated in Jefferson Township. He was brought up on the farm and since boyhood has been familiar with farm life, and has made it his life occupation. He is now one of the owners of the old Hendren place, which is known as the Elm Stock Farm, and is located in the northeastern part of Jefferson Township. This place consists of 200 acres and is well improved and a very productive fami. He carries on general farming and stock raising. He is of the progressive kind of farmer, and keeps in mind the betterment and improvement in farming methods and conditions. He takes a keen interest in local affairs and has held the office of township trustee.

0. C. Hendren, the owner and proprietor of Clear View Farm, which is located in Jefferson Township, north of Bethany, on the Jefferson Highway, is one of the prosperous and enterprising citizens of Harrison County. He was born in Jefferson Township about a mile from the place where he now lives, December 10, 1877, and is a son of George W.. and Angelina (Kelly) Hendren. ,

George W. Hendren was born in Kentucky and came to Harrison County in 1857, and Angeline Kelly is a native of Tennessee, and came to Harrison County with her parents at a very early day. George W. Hendren removed to Kingman County, Kansas with his family in 1883, and remained there until 1889, when he returned to Jefferson Township, Harrison County, where he has since made his home.

About 1897, when O. C. Hendren was twenty years old, he went to Kansas again and remained in that state about six years. He then returned to Harrison County and operated rented land for some years. In 1911 he bought a part of his present place and later bought more land from time to time until he is now the owner of 237 acres of valuable and well improved land which is excelled by few of any farms in Harrison County. He built a splendid modern residence in 1919 and the other buildings and improvements about the place are of a high type and in good condition. A part of this farm was owned by Mr. Hendren's grandfather, and he settled here in 1857. Mr. Hendren carries on general farming and stock raising. He raises large quantities of wheat and com and is also extensively engaged in stock raising. He raises Jersey cattle and other breeds and although he keeps a good grade of stock, he makes no pretense of being a fancy stock breeder. He is a practical farmer and stockman and has had a very successful career. Mr. Hendren was married March 15, 1906, to Miss Elizabeth Hefner, a native of Jefferson Township, a daughter of S. H. Hefner, and to this union have been bora five children as follows: Zelma, Garvin, Mary, Woodrow and Grace.

Mr. and Mrs. Hendren are members of the Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the Modern Woodman of America. He has always supported the policies and principles of the Democratic party and is one of the substantial citizens of Jefferson Township and Harrison County.

B. N. Bell, a prosperous farmer of Jefferson Township who owns and operates a farm of 400 acres is a native of West Virginia. He was born in Greenbrier County, a son of Joseph and Eliza Jane (Wiley) Bell. Joseph Bell, the father, was a soldier in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and was killed in battle, in Virginia.

Eliza Jane (Wiley) Bell removed from Virginia to Indiana, with her family about 1869, and in 1881, came to Harrison County, Missouri, and settled in Jefferson Township. She died in 1909, and her remains are buried in Harold Cemetery.

B. N. Bell is the youngest of three children born to his parents. The others are: Mary, who married Michael Hillyard, and is now deceased a sketch of whom appears in this volume, and Lydia, died in Virginia.

B. N. Bell received his education in the public schools and has made farming and stock raising the occupation of his life and has met with success. He is now the owner of the old homestead in Jefferson Township and additional land which aggregate 400 acres. This is one of the valuable farms of Harrison County and Mr. Bell has operated it profitably for a number of years.

On December 25, 1888, B. N. Bell was married to Mary Buzzard a native of Harrison County, born in 1870. She is a daughter of Isiah and Melissa (Fields) Buzzard, the former a native of Greenbriar County, West Virginia and the latter of Harrision County, Missouri. Isiah Buzzard was born in 1845 and came to Harrison County, with his parents when he was seven years old. He grew to manhood here and was engaged in farming and stock raising here. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and well and favorably known in Harrison County. To Isiah Buzzard and wife were born the following childi'en: Mary, Robert W., Charles, Bessie, Harvey, Ernest, Bertha, Onas. Henry lives in Canada and Bertha, Harvey Colorado and Charles, California, and the others are residents of Harrison County.

To Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Bell have been born two children : Clella, married Homer Sheppard, of Harrison County and to them were bom two children, one died in infancy, and Dorothy Belle Sheppard; and Roy Bell, who is on the home farm with his parents.

Mr. Bell is a public spirited citizen and takes an active interest in local affairs. He has served on the school board for twenty-one years and has been a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge for fifteen years. The Bell family is very prominent in the community.

John H. Walker, proprietor of the Interstate Tire Shop, of Bethany, Missouri, is one of the progressive and enterprising business men of Bethany. He is a native of Tazewell County, Virginia, and is a son of Hai-ve and Nannie J. (Empschiller) Walker. Harve Walker was a native of Vinginia and died in 1886. His widow afterwards married R. K. Nickerson, who was the superintendant of the Harrison County poor farm, for six years, and died while holding that position. Nannie ( Walker) Nickerson died February 2, 1921, aged seventy-one years.

John H. Walker is the only living child born to his parents. One other, Fenton, is deceased. Mr. Walker was reared and educated in Harrison County and has practically spent his life here. In 1918, he went to Kansas City, Kansas where he learned all the details of the automobile tire business and engaged in that business there, which he later sold. On February 2, 1921, he established himself in business in Bethany, where he purchased the Interstate Tire Shop, which is located just south of the Knights of Pythias Hall. Here he carries a complete line of tires, and accessories and also does vulcanizing and general tire repair work, and has an extensive and profitable business.

On June 22, 1910, Mr. Walker was married to Miss Carrie I. Wilkison, a native of Bethany, and a member of a well known Harrison County family, Mrs. Walker is a daughter of J. B. and Jane (Kinkade) Wilkinson.

Mr. Walker has an extensive acquaintance in Bethany and vicinity, where he is regarded as a representative and dependable business man of tried integrity.

Lewis Hendren, a well l^nown fanner and stockman of Jefferson Township, was born in this county December 19, 1869, and is a son of George W. and Angeline (Kelly) Hendren. Geoi'ge W. Hendren is a native of Kentucky, and came to Harrison County in 1856, and now resided in Jefferson Township. Angeline Kelly is a native of Tennessee and came to Harrison County with her parents in 1857 when she was a child.

To George W. and Angeline (Kelly) Hendren were born the following children: Lewis, the subject of this sketch; George E., a veterinary surgeon of Bethany, Missouri; Delia M., married L. C. Wyatt, and they live in Topeka, Kansas; Oliver C, of Jeft'erson Township; Rosa J., married Jacob Jennings, and lives in Bethany; Charles W., resides at home with his parents; and Sarah, deceased.

The paternal grandfather of Lewis Hendren, William Hendren, Sr., came to Harrison County in 1857, locating in Jefferson Township, where he farmed until his death, in 1896, at the age of eighty-three years. His first wife was Miss Pauline Starks, a native of Kentucky, and she was Lewis Hendren's grandmother.

The maternal grandparents of Lewis Hendren was G. W. and Elizabeth (Alexandria) Kelly, natives of Tennessee, and settled in Harrison County, Missouri, in 1857. They are buried in MoitIs Chapel.

Lewis Hendren was reared on a farm and attended the public schools. He began farming for himself early in life and for a number of years has been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. He first bought sixty-seven acres, and afterwards bought more land and is now the owner of 125 acres of well improved and valuable land and carries on general farming and stock raising and has met with success, and is today one of the substantial members of the community.

Mr. Hendren was married April 28, 1907, to Miss Mary C. McCollum, a native of Jefferson Township and a member of one of the pioneer families of Harrison County Her parents are John and Elmer Etta (Jeffries) McCollum, natives of Tennessee, and Kentucky, both now reside at Bethany, Missouri. They have eight living children and one dead. To Mr. and Mrs. Hendren have been born two children: Clarance, died in infancy, and Lewis V., resides at home with his parents.

Mr. Hendren is a Democrat and for a number of years has taken an active part in local politics. He has served as constable, collector, township clerk, and assessor. He was the Democratic candidate for county treasurer at one time, but on account of the normal Republican majority of the county, he was defeated. He has been a member of the Modern Woodmen of America for twenty-three years and of the Knights of Pythias for fifteen years. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and an Elder, and was for seventeen years clerk of the Mount Olive Congregation. This church was organized in 1862, and Mr. Hendren has the session record since its organization.

William H. Broiigh, who is one of the well known and prosperous stockmen of Jefferson Township, is a native of Indiana, although he has spent his life, since early childhood in Harrison County and for many years has been identified with the development of this section of the state. He was born in Laporte County, Indiana, June 6, 1861, and is a son of William and Sarah (Brooks) Brough, both natives of Indiana.

William Brough, Sr., remained in his native state until 1867, when he came to Missouri with his family and settled in Harrison County. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising and spent the remainder of his life. He was an industrious and hard working man and his life was typical of that of the early pioneers, who by their industry and dauntless perseverance laid the foundation of Harrison County.

To William and Sarah (Brooks) Brough were born the following children: William H., the subject of this sketch; one who died in infancy; and Mrs. Amanda Dodge, who lives in Kearney County, Kansas. William Brough, Sr., was married three times. By a former marriage, he has one daughter, who is now the wife of H. M. Hogan, of .Jefferson Township. After the death of his second wife, the mother of William H. Brough, the father was again married and to that union were born the following children: Peter F., deceased; Emma, who lives in Kansas; Fred, lives in Iowa; Hannah, also lives in Iowa; Anna, and Bertha, both deceased.

his education in the district school. He was reared on a farm and since his childhood days has been familiar with farming and stock raising, and began farming for himself at an early age. He is now the owner of 290 acres of land, 170 of which constitutes his home place, and 120 acres in another farm. He carries on general farming and stock raising and is meeting with well merited success. He is an extensive hog raiser.

Mr. Brough was married January 8, 1884 to Sarah F. Plank, a native of Buchanan County, Missouri, daughter of Thompson and Matilda (England) Plank, former a native of Tennessee and the latter of Jefferson Township. Her father, Aaron England, was a pioneer settler of Jefferson Township and entered forty acres just south of where Mr. Brough lives, and the land has never been out of the family, it being a part of the Brough farm. To Mr. and Mrs. Brough there have been born six children as follows: Mrs. Nora Kibbe, Centerville, Kansas; Charles H., Gillett, Wyoming; Earl W., Union Township, Harrison County; Royal, died in infancy; Leslie M., an employe of the government, at Washington, D. C, and James K., on the home place in Jefferson Township.

Mr. Brough is enterprising and public spirited and takes a keen interest in his community and county. He has served on the school board and for the past twenty-five years has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Has always been a Republican.

Charles H. Stanton, owner and proprietor of Long View Stock Farm, in Jefferson Township, is one of the enterprising and substantial farmers and stockmen of Han-ison County. He is a son of Morris H. and Serena J. (Blakeman) Stanton, both natives of New York. They were married in Illinois and came to Harrison County, Missouri, in February, 1858, making the trip across the country in a covered wagon. This type of wagon was known to the early day pioneers as a "prairie schooner". After coming here, Morris H. Stanton engaged in farming. During the Civil War he was a member of the state militia, although he saw very little, if any, service.

To Morris H. and Serena J. (Blakeman) Stanton were born the following children: Hardy C, lives in Oklahoma; Alice A., married I. A. Edson, of Bethany, Missouri; Charles H., the subject of this sketch; Joel L., died in 1911 ; Lucy C, married J. H. Smith and died about twenty years ago; Edwin M., died in childhood; and one child died in infancy.

Charles H. Stanton was reared on a farm and received his education in the public schools. In early life he engaged in farming and stock raising for himself and is now the owner of a valuable farm of 300 acres, which is known as Long View Stock Farm. His place is well improved and he carries on general farming and stock raising. He is the owner of one of the valuable jacks, eligible to registration, of Harrison County. He also is extensively engaged in raising sheep.

Mr. Stanton was married August 4, 1887 to Rachel Wiatt, a native of Harrison County, Missouri, and to that union were bom the following children: Guy A., who lives in Colorado; Robert W., Union Township; Willa J., married L. R. Barnes. Dallas Township; Morris J., died in infancy; and Joel C, Union Township, Harrison County. By a second marriage, Mr. Stanton has one son, Donald K., who resides at home with his parents. Mr. Stanton has a stepdaughter, Ruth Montgomery, whom he raised and she is now the wife of Donald S. Martin and they live in Sherman Township, Harrison County.

Mr. Stanton has been a member of the school board for a number of years. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having held membership in that order for the past twelve years. He is a substantial citizen and one of the representative men of Harrison County.

Elden Landes, of .Jefferson Township, is a well known and progressive farmer and stockman. He is a native of Harrison County, and was bom in Trail Creek Township, November 9, 1889. He is a son of Daniel and Nancy (Stauffer) Landes, both natives of Indiana.

Daniel Landes was married in Indiana and in 1876, came west and settled in Daviess County, Missouri. He remained there until 1881, when he came to Harrison County.

To Daniel and Nancy (Stauffer) Landes were born the following children: HaiTy, lives in Billings, Oklahoma; Charles, Ridgeway, Missouri; Riley, died in 1918, and is buried in Ridgeway Cemetery; Alice, married Charles Price, Ridgeway, Missouri; Clara, married Clarence Francis and is now deceased; George, died in 1907; Eva. married Calvin Longfellow, Madison Township; Maud, married John Edward, Harrison County; and Etta, married George Howell, Kansas City, Missouri; and Eldon, the subject of this sketch.

Eldon Landes was reared in Harrison County and obtained his education in the pubhc schools. He has always followed farming and stock raising and is now the owner of a well improved farm of 120 aci-es, where he is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. He keeps a good grade of stock.

Mr. Landes second marriage was with Edna McCorkle, a native of Iowa, and a resident of Harrison County at time of her marriage, and two children were born to this union, Gerald H., and Wilbur Lee. Mr. Landes also has two children by his first marriage, Loren D. and Lila.

Mr, Landes is serving his second term as collector and constable of Jeffersoi: Township and is the present clerk of the school board. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge and is one of the substantial citizens of this county. He is a Republican.

Robert S. Frame, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Jefferson Township, who is well known as a successful breeder of pure bred Poland China hogs, is a native of Harrison County. He was born July 8, 1885, and is the son of J. W. and Mary E. (Stolls) Frame, natives of Guernsey County, Ohio, a more detailed history of whom is given in the biographical sketch of John W. Frame in this volume.

Robert S. Frame was reared in Jefferson Township and received his education in the public schools. Smce early life he has been engaged in farming and stock raising and in recent years he has given special attention to the breeding of big bone Poland China hogs. He has on his place some of the finest registered Poland China hogs to be found any place. He recently sold one which weighed 800 pounds and he has a valuable registered male hog which is a little over a year old and weighs over 500 pounds. Mr. Frame has a well improved fann of 240 acres and cames on general farming and stock raising, his place being well adapted to both grain fanning and raising stock. His barn, which is 40x60 feet, is a unique structure and is built entirely of poles. It is a substantial building and is unusual in its plan as well as the material of which it is constructed.

J. C. Thompson, the capable cashier of the Citizens Bank of Eagleville, is a native of Harrison County. He was born in Colfax Township, June 13, 1890, and is a son of W. C. and Dane (Brower) Thompson.

W. C. Thompson was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts and came to Missouri when he was about twenty years old. He located in Colfax township, Harrison County where he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising until recent years. He is now living retired at Blythedale, Missouri.

Dane (Brower) Thompson was born in Dubuque, Iowa and is a daughter of Judge J. D. Brower, who during his life time was one of the most prominent citizens of Harrison County. He was a native of Indiana, and came to Harrison County before the Civil War and settled in Hamilton Township. He was a successful farmer and stockman and was also engaged in the mercantile business in Eagleville for a time. He was a prominent Republican and was a member of the county court of Harrison County for three terms and represented Harrison County in the State Legislature one term. He vi-as a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War and made a good military record but never would accept a pension. He took the position that there were others who needed pensions worse than he did, and that they ere the ones who should have it. He died at Hamburg, Iowa, and his remains are buried at Eagleville.

J. C. Thompson is one of a family of three born to his parents, the eldest of whom is Ray, a farmer and stockman, living north of Blythedale, and the youngest is Agnes, who is now the wife of Ed. M. Bridges, of St. Joseph, Missouri.

Mr. Thompson was reared in Harrison County and educated in the district school and the school at Lamoni, Iowa and the Eagleville High School. He remained on the home farm until 1914 when he entered the employ of the Citizens Bank of Eagleville, as assistant cashier. He remained in that capacity for two years when he became cashier of the Bank of Blythedale. After remaining there three years he was elected cashier of the Citizens Bank of Eagleville, in 1919, and has filled that position until the present time.

The Citizens Bank of Eagleville was orgnaized with a capital stock of $10,000 in 1900. The first cashier was John Barber who served in that capacity until 1908, when he was succeeded by J. C. Barber, who served until November, 1919, when he was succeeded by J. C. Thompson, th present cashier. George A. Powell was the first president and has held that position from the organization of the bank until the present time. G. D. Cramer has been vice-president since the organization of the bank. The present directors are George A. Powell, George D. Cramer, J. S. Vanzant, J. C. Barber, C. B. Hunsicker, B. B. Sharp. The deposits of the bank on June 16, 1921, were $100,000; loans. $290,000 and capital and surplus, $75,000. The bank owns its own building and is one of the substantial institutions of Harrison County.

J. C. Thompson was married in 1915, to Miss Ethel Hart, a daughter of Judge John Hail, a prominent farmer and stockman, who lives north of Eagleville. To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were born three children Neva, Elane, and Mary.

Mr. Thompson is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a Republicon. He has an extensive acquaintance in Harrison County and is held in the highest regard by all who know him.

Albert T. Hogan, a well-to-do farmer and stockmen of Jefferson Tovraship, and a veteran of the Spanish-American War, is a native of Harrison County, and a member of one of the pioneer families of this section. He was born November 22, 1879, a son of Henry M. and Mary A. (Brough) Hogan.

Henry M. Hogan came from Iowa in an early day and settled in Jefferson Township, Han-ison County. He came here before the Civil War, but was too young for military service during the war. He was a successful farmer and stock raiser and spent his life in Jefferson Township after coming here. He died at the age of sixty-two years.

To Henry M. and Mary A. (Brough) Hogan, were born the following children: Candacy, deceased; Albert T., the subject of this sketch; Wiliam R., who resides on the old home place; Nora A., Washington Township; John S., Dallas Township; Jessie C, Jefferson Tovraship; Beatrice,

Albert T. Hogan, was reared to manhood on the home place and received his education in the public schools. April 16, 1898, he enlisted for the Spanish-American War and was discharged, February 3, 1899. He then re-enlisted in the United States Army, October 3, 1899, and saw much service in the Philippine Islands during the insurrection there, which followed the Spanish-American War. He was in the following engagements: Magdalan, January 19, 1900; Nasagbu, February 21, 1900;. near Pasacao, April 15, 1900 ; Lupi, August 15, 1900 ; Leubanan, August 20, 1900. He was with General Wheaton's Expedition into the Province of Cavite, from January 5, to January 14, 1900, and with Colonel Dorst's Expedition to Nasagbu, January 15, to 19, 1900, and with General Bates' Expedition into the Province of Southern Camarines, February 15, to February 22, 1900, and with Colonel Parkers' Expedition, to Pasaco, February 26, 1900, and with Major Nolan's Expedition, to Ragay, August 12, to 21, 1900. During the early part of his service, Mr. Hogan was made corporal and was promoted to sergeant April 13, 1901. and held that rank when he received his honorable discharge, at the Presidio, at San Francisco, California, June 3, 1901.

After his discharge from the army, Mr. Hogan returned to Harrison County and engaged in farming in Jefferson Township. He first purchased sixty acres of land and bought more land from time to time and is now the owner of 280 acres of land in Jefferson Township. His place is well improved and Mr. Hogan has placed most of the improvements on the farm himself. He carries on general farming and stock raising and is one of the successful men of Harrison County.

On April 23, 1905, Albert T. Hogan was married to Miss Eva Dillard, a native of Albany, Missouri. To this union were born three children as follows: Gladys 0., Mary M., and Eva, all of whom reside at home; and Gladys is a student in the high school. Mrs. Hogan departed this life in 1918 and her remains are buried in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery at Bethany, Missouri.

Mr. Hogan has been a member of the school board for the past fifteen years and has also served as constable and collector of Jefferson Township. He has been a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge for seventeen years and belongs to the Christian Church.

E. C. Ross, a prominent farmer and stockman of Dallas Township, was a successful teacher in Harrison County for thirty-two years. He was born in Harrison County, February 2, 1856, son of Hugh and Catharine (Carter) Ross, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Indiana.

Hugh Ross came from Ohio to Missouri in 1842 ard was one of the very early settlers of Gentry County. He remained in that county until about 1845, when he moved to Harrison County. He was an early day school teacher and taught school in Harrison and Gentry counties for about twenty years. Later in life he devoted himself to farming and stock raising. He was married to Catharine Carter in 1843. She was a member of one of the very earliest pioneer families of Gentry County. She came from Indiana with her parents in 1839 and the family settled in Gentry County.

To Hugh and Catharine (Carter) Ross were born the following children : James, died in Iowa in 1861 ; Susan, man-ied Harve Long, of Iowa and they are both deceased; Mary, married John Demott, both deceased; Martha, married C C. Noble and they live in New Hampton, Missouri; Jane A., married Jasper A. Crane and after his death she married Leonard Hines; Nancy, married J. L. Solomon, New Hampton, Missouri; E. C, the subject of this sketch; Arch F., farmer, Dallas Township; Sai'ah, married I. M. Edson, Dallas Township; Marguerite, married James Edson, Dallas Township.

E. C. Ross was reared to manhood in Dallas ToAvnship r.nd was educated in the public schools of Dallas Township and at Bethany ; he then attended the State Teachers College at Kirksville. Missouri. He began teaching school in early life and for thirty-two years he was recognized as one of the able teachers of Harrison County. Six out of eight of his children have also been teachers and the youngest is now engaged in that profession.

Ml*. Ross was also interested in fanning while he was engaged in teaching and is now the owner of a valuable farm of 280 acre;? of well improved land where he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising for many years and which is now being operated by his son Lewis. Mr. Ross is extensively engaged in farming and stock raising.

Mr. Ross was married February 4, 1879, to Emma J. Apperson, a native of Cole County, Illinois and to Mr. and Mrs. Ross have been born eight children as follow: John H., Bethany, Missouri; Arch W., de- ceased; W. E., married Marie Baldwin and they live in Dallas Township; Mrs. Mary P. Ebersole, Albany, Missouri; Mrs. Catharine Nickerson, Bethany Township; Leslie L., White Oak Township; Lewis C, who is operating the home place with his parents and Jean N., a teacher at High Point.

Jesse F. Frank, a progressive and well-to-do farmer and stockman of Dallas Township, who is the owner and proprietor of Hill View Farm, is a native of Iowa. He was born in Warren County, July 7, 1881, and is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Opie) Frank, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the mother was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Henry Frank came West and located in Iowa about 1870 and was engaged in farming and stock raising in Warren County until the time of his death. He served in the Union army during the Civil War, having enhsted in 1862. He participated in a number of important engagements and numerous skirmishes and was with Sherman on the famous march through Georgia and to the sea. He died in Warren County, Iowa, in 1887 and is buried there. He was married to EHzabeth Opie, December 25, 1866.

To Henry and Elizabeth (Opie) Frank were bom five children as follows: Alice, married James Frank and they live in Illinois; Cora, married L. C. Wright and they live in South Dakota; Nancy, married A. N. Smith, Centerville, Kansas; Grace, married Joe Tremble, and they live in Iowa; and Jesse F., the subject of this review.

Jesse F. Frank was reared on a farm and received a good common school education in the district schools. He began life as a farmer and stockman and is now the owner of a splendid farm of 320 acres which is known as Hill View Farm and is located in Dallas Township, about one and one-half miles south of Martinsville. The place is well improved and all of the improvements have been made by Mr. Frank. He carries on general farming and stock raising and is one of the successful farmers of Harrison County. He raises registered big boned Poland China hogs and at this writing has about eighty head on hand. Mrs. Frank is one of the successful poultry raisers of this section. She raises standard bred White Leghorn chickens of the Hill View strain. She also raises

Mr. Frank was married August 6, 1901 to Miss Bffie England, a native of Harrison County and to this union two children have been born as follow: Archie H., a graduate of the Bethany High School, of the class of 1921 and now a student in the University of Missouri, at Columbia; and George D., who is attending school in Betliany.

Archibald F. Ross is a prominent farmer of Dallas Township and a member of one of the pioneer families of this section of Missouri. He was born in Harrison County, February 17, 1858, a son of Hugh and Catharine (Cai'ter) Ross, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Indiana.

Hugh Ross came to Missouri and first located in Gentiy County, in 1841 and his wife came here the following year. Hugh Ross remained in Gentry County a few years, when he came to Harrison County, and settled in Dallas Township. This was about 1845. He was a pioneer school teacher in this section but devoted his life chiefly to farming and stock raising.

Hugh Ross and his wife were the parents of the following children: James R., died in Iowa, in 1861 ; Susan, married Harvey Long and they are deceased; Mary, married John Demott and they are deceased; Martha, married C. C. Noble, New Hampton, Missouri; Jane, married Leonard Himes, Dallas Township; Nancy, married J. L. Solomon, New- Hampton; E. C, Dallas Township: A. F., the subject of this sketch; Sarah, married I. M. Edson, Dallas Township, and Marguerite, married James Edson, Dallas Tovniship.

A. F. Ross was reared in Dallas Township and educated in the public schools and the State Teachers College at Kirkville, Missouri. He has made farming and stock raising his chief occupation and has met with success. He now owns 240 acres which is one of the best farms in Harrison County. His place is well improved with a good residence and other farm buildings and it is under a high state of cultivation.

To Mrs. and Mr. Ross have been born seven children as follow: Mrs. Ella Stewart, lives in Gentry County; Mrs. Bessie Van Hoozer, Dallas Township; Charles I., Dallas Township; Mrs. Addie Kelsey, Cameron, Missouri; Mary, died in 1892, and is buried in Kidwell Cemetery; Mrs. Willa Nickerson, Jefferson Township, and Wilbur Carter lives at home with his parents.

Mr. Ross is public spirited and takes a commendable interest in local affairs. He has served as township trustee and on the local school board. He is a member of the Methodist Church and ranks as one of the leading citizens of Harrison County.

Elmer C. Baldwin, one of the well known and substantial citizens of Dallas Township, is a native of Harrison County and a member of one of the honored pioneer families of northern Missouri. He was bom in Dallas Township, March 24, 1868, a son of E. T. and Margaret (Clark) Baldwin, the former a native of Michigan, born March 24, 1837, and the latter a native of Ohio.

The Clark family went to Iowa at an early day and Margaret Clark accompanied her parents to that state. Later they came to Missouri and settled in Dallas Township, Harrison County. After coming to Harrison County, E. T. Baldwin entered 160 acres of government land on section 21, in Dallas Township and followed farming and stock raising for a number of years. He served in the Union army in the Civil War and held the rank of lieutenant. He was prominent in the affairs of Harrison County and one of its most widely known citizens. He died in 1912 and his wife died in 1878, and they are buried in Kidwell Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Judge W. C, Dallas Township; Edward, died in infancy; James died in infancy; Elmer C, the subject of this sketch; Lucille, who was a teacher in the Bethany Schools for a number of years, and Hattie, both of whom live on the old home place in Dallas Township.

Elmer C. Baldwin was educated in the district schools of Dallas Township and the Stanberry Normal School at Stanberry, Missouri, and in early life taught school for four or five years. However, he has made fanning and stock raising his chief occupation and is one of the sue- cessful farmers and stockmen of Harrison County. He owns a splendid farm of 340 acres which is under a high state of cultivation and well improved. He carries on general farming and stock raising and has met with success.

Mr. Baldwin was married December 27, 1900, to Miss Jennie Scott, a native of Harrison County and they have three children: Margarite, who graduated at the Martinsville Consolidated High School in the class of 1921, now a student at Park College, Parkville, Missouri; Trumen, age thirteen; and Eleanor, age nine.

Mr. Baldwin is a member of the board of directors and secretary of the Bank of Martinsville, and is a member of the local school board. He has held membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge for twenty-five years and the Baldwin family belong to the Presbyterian Church at Martinsville, Missouri. Mr. Baldwin is an enterprising citizen and has an extensive acquaintance and stands high in the community.

Joe L. Rader, the capable and popular postmaster of Martinsville, Missouri, is a native of Han-ison County and has been identified with this section of the state all his life. He was bom December 10, 1881, a son of John M. and Martha J. (Funk) Rader, natives of Indiana. They were married in Indiana and in 1872 came to Missouri and settled in Harrison County, where the father engaged in farming and stock raising.

To John M. Rader and wife were born the following children: James M., who lives in Woods County, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ova Clipp, of New Hampton, Missouri; Mrs. C. L. Crafts, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Etta, deceased ; and Joe L., the subject of this sketch.

Joe L. Rader was reared in Harrison County and educated in the public schools of New Hampton and has always been engaged in clerical work. In 1918, he was appointed postmaster of Martinsville, and since that time he has faithfully and eflSciently discharged the duties of that office. He has a nice home and ten acres of land at Martinsville, where he is successfully engaged in raising chickens.

Mr. Rader was married in October, 1907, to Miss Edna M. Van Hooser, a native of Harrison County and a member of one of the pioneer families of Dallas Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Rader has been born one child, Wanola. who is now a student in the Martinsville High School.

Lewis R. Marrs, a prosperous farmer and stockman, of Dallas Township, is a native of Denver, Worth County, Missouri. He was born March 1, 1871 and is a son of Willis and Elizabeth (McGee) Marrs.

Willis Marrs was born in Iowa in 1839, while his parents were enroute from Illinois to Missouri. Dr. Willis Marrs was a son of James Madison and Elizabeth (Canierer) Marrs. The former, a native of Clarke County, Indiana, born June 10, 1816. He was a son of Major James Marrs, born in Tazewell County, Virginia, in 1798 and died August 24, 1859. He married Nancy Carr, a native of Pennsylvania and she died February 12, 1871. He came in April, 1840, to Missouri and he and his wife are buried in Henton Cemetery, Gentry County. The grandfather and grandmother are both buried in Carter Cemetery, Gentry County. James Madison Marrs was the first settler of Howard Township, Gentry County, and his wife was the only white woman this far north in the then unbroken wilderness of this section.

Dr. Willis Marrs spent his early life in Gentry County, and later located at Denver, Worth County, where he was engaged in the practice of medicine during the remainder of his life. He died in 1892 and his remains are buried in the McGee Cemetery in Gentry County. Willis Marrs and Elizabeth McGee were married about 1866. She was a native of Kentucky and came to Missouri -.vith her parents in 1856. He was a prominent military man and was a great drill master and drilled soldiers for different wars.

To Willis and Elizabeth (McGee) Marrs were born the following children: James T., bora September 13, 1867, and died in 1920; Ollie Morris, bom April 17, 1869 and died in 1894; Lewis R., the subject of this sketch; Amanda, born October 16, 1872, married G. J. McGee, of St. Joseph, Missouri; Jane, born October 15, 1874, married Sam Jones, Pritcher, Oklahoma ; Beulah, born March 17, 1876, married Hugh F. McKee, Weiser, Idaho; George, born May 7, 1879, and died in infancy; John, born November 16, 1880, died in 1883 and Lena, born December 1, 1882, died November 27, 1898. The mother was bora December 31, 1842, and died April 7, 1884.

L. R. Marrs received his education in the public schools at Denver, Missouri and early in life engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns a valuable farm of 240 acres in Dallas Township, where he carries on general farming and stock raising and is recognized as one of the successful men of affairs of Harrison County.

Mr. Marrs was married September 21, 1897 to Barbara Sevenson, a native of Gentry County, born in 1866, a daughter of William and Achrah Jane (Dennson) Stevenson, the former a native of Scotland and the mother of Massachusetts.

The Stevenson family settled in Gentry County in 1865, coming from Wisconsin. They drove with oxen. When Mrs. Stevenson was a girl about fifteen years old she rode on the first railroad that was built in the United States from Albany to Schnectady and would never I'ide on a railroad train again. Thoy spent their lives in Gentry County after coming here. They first lived in a log house which later was replaced by a more modern residence. The father died December 17, 1900, aged eighty-six years, and the mother was born in 1826, within forty miles of Boston and died in October 29, 1895 and are both buried in Carter Cemetery, Gentry County.

To Mr. and Mrs. Marrs have been born two childi'en: Thankful, born July 11, 1898, married Elvis Rice, Dallas Township, and Lorraine, born April 2, 1901, at home with her parents.

The Marrs residence is one of the fine modern homes of Harrison County. It is a ten room structure and beautifully finished throughout. Mrs. Marrs is a very successful poultry raiser and at this writing has over a thousand chickens on hand. Mr. Marrs has been a director in the Bank of Martinsville ever since that bank was organized and has served as township trustee. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for the past twenty years and is one of the well known representative citizens of Harrison County.

Roy C. Travis, the owner and proprietor of Hill View Poultry Farm, which is located on sections 35 and 36, Dallas Township, is a native son of Harrison County. He was born August 15, 1882, a son of Charles and Eliza (Music) Travis, both natives of Harrison County.

Charles Travis was born in this county in 1858 and was engaged in farming and stock raising here until 1888, when he went to California and after remaining about a year returned to Harrison County, which has since been his home.

Roy Travis was reared in Dallas Township and attended the district school. Later he attended the Stanberry Normal School at Stanberry, Missouri. He has made farming and stock raising his life occupation and has met with success. Mrs. Travis is one of the successful poultry raisers of Dallas Township and specializes in raising White Leghorn chickens. She raises a standard bred strain of chickens and keeps about 350 on hand and each season raises about a thousand chicks. She also sells large quantities of eggs for hatching purposes. Hill View Poultry Farm is well improved and is productive land. It is located about seven miles from Bethany.

Roy Travis was married in September, 1907, to Miss Vernie Oyler, a native of Harrison County and a member of one of the prominent pioneer families of this section. To Mr. and Mrs. Travis have been born one child, Doris, who was born in 1909 and resides at home with her parents.

J. A. Gutridge, a well known farmer and stockman of Union Township is a native of Harrison County and his parents were among the early settlers here. He was born November 13, 1862, the son J. N. and Rachel (Dorrel) Gutridge.

J. N. Gutridge was born in Ohio and his wife was a native of Indiana. He was an early settler in Missouri, coming to this state about 1853. In 1861, when the Civil War broke out, he enlisted in the Union army and served until the close of the war. He then returned to Harrison County and spent several years here and went to Indiana where he died. His wife died in Harrison County.

To J. N. and Rachel (Dorrel) Gutridge were born the following children: Cordelia, married G. W. Buntin, of Ridgeway, Missouri; H. S., is deceased and his remains are buried in the Allen Cemetery; E. M., died in the west; S. T., died at the age of thirty years and is buried in the Allen Cemetery; James H., lives in Marion Township, Harrison County, and J. A., the subject of this sketch.

J. A. Gutridge was reared in Union Township and received his education in the district school. He began farming and stock raising in early life and has been successful in that field of endeavor. He is the owner of 136 acres of well improved land which is under a high state of cultivation. He carries on general framing and stock raising.

Mr. Gutridge was married in 1883 to Miss Columbia J. Triplett, who is a member of one of the pioneer families of Harrison County, who settled here at an early date. To Mr. and Mrs. Gutridge have been born the following children: H. E., who lives in St. Joseph, Missouri; H. C, Coffey County, Kansas; Alva N., Union Township; Clella M., married Alva Wolcut; Stella 0., who died in 1919, and is buried in Allen Cemetery; one died in infancy; and Velma L., married H. R. Shaw, of Marion Township, Harrison County.

Mr. Gutridge has always taken an active interest in local affairs and has served as township collector, school director and as a member of the board of trustees of the township. He is progressive, enterprising and one of the dependable citizens of Harrison County.

Peter McCaul, a Civil War veteran, now deceased, was a pioneer settler and a prominent farmer and stockman of Union Township, Harrison County. He was a native of Ireland, bom April 5, 1837. He came to America when he was fourteen years old and first located in Brooklyn, New York, where he remained about six years. Later he came to St. Louis, Missouri, and from there to Harrison County. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in August, 1861 and served in the commissary department. He was discharged on account of disability before the close of the war. After the war he returned to Harrison County where he was engaged in the general mercantile business and later in farming and stock raising until the time of his death, February 13, 1889.

Peter McCaul was chief clerk for The Markey Mercantile Company at New Orleans, Louisiana, and left there during the yellow fever epidemic. He settled in St. Louis jfor a time. In 1860 he came to Harrison County. After the Civil War in 1868, he conducted a general store at Eagleville, Missouri. He with his sister, Ma)-gurate, conducted a grocery store at Brooklyn, New York before going south.

Peter McCaul was married in 1870 to Mary McKone. She is a native of Maine and came west to Illinois with her parents when a girl. In 1869, they came to Missouri. She now lives on the old home place in Union Township. This is one of the valuable farms of Harrison County and consists of 380 acres of valuable land. Peter McCaul was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge for twenty-five years and was a substantial and highly respected citizen.

To Peter and Mary McCaul were born the following children: Edward F., who lives on the home place in Union Township; Isabelle, married J. H. Ward, of Springfield, Missouri; Peter B., Horton, Kansas; J.

C, who lives on a part of the old home place in Union Township and owns 160 acres of land, which he homesteaded near Roosevelt, Oklahoma; Michael, who lives in Kansas City, Missouri ; and Marguerite, who is a teacher at Centralia, Missouri.

Michael McCaul enlisted in the World War in 1917 and after a period of training in Camp Funston he was commissioned a first lieutenant. He went overseas June 7, 1918, and served in the quartermaster department. He remained in France until after the armistice was signed and later returned to the United States and received his discharge at Camp Taylor, Kentucky.

The McCaul family is one of the prominent families of Harrison County. Mrs. McCaul is a member of the Catholic Church of Andover neighborhood. She is one of the estimable women of Harrison County.

E. L. Mitchell, owner and proprietor of Brookdale Stock Farm, in Union Township, is a leading farmer and stockman of Harrison County. He was born September 26, 1866, and is a son of David S. and Eliza J. (Mathes) Mitchell, natives of Indiana. They were married in Indiana, and in 1868, the family came to Missouri and settled in Harrison County.

To David S. and Eliza J. (Mathes) Mitchell, were born the following children: William, died at the age of twenty years; Elmer, died at the age of two years; E. L., the subject of this sketch; John P., lives in Harrison County; Sarah H., married Sherman Dale, and died January 17, 1921, and her remains are buried at Eagleville; Emery M., lives in St. Joseph, Missouri; Clara M., married Tom Beeks, Union Tovraship.

E. L. Mitchell was reared in Harrison County and educated in the public schools. He engaged in fanning and stock raising when a young man and has successfully followed that field of endeavor to the present time. He is now the owner of 345 acres of well improved and valuable land which is one of the best farms in Harrison County. The place has an ample supply of water and is well adapted to either stock raising or general farming.

On September 9, 1888, E. L. Mitchell was united in marriage with Sarah J. Tripp and the following children were born to this union: Ocie 0., lives at Lingle, Wyoming; Orren, lives in Wyoming; Opal A., resides at home; Thelma 0., is a graduate of the Torrington High School, Torrington, Wyoming; one child died in infancy; and Manley B., resides at home.

Mr. Mitchell is a public spirited citizen and has contributed his share to the upbuilding and development of Union Township and Harrison County and the Mitchell family is represented of the leading people of Harrison County. Mr. Mitchell has been a member of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge for the past thirty years.

W. A. Wethered, a substantial citizen of Bethany, is a native of Missouri and a member of one of the early pioneer families, of the northern part of the state. He was born in Grundy County, Missouri, September 2, 1866, and is a son of Charles W. and Elizabeth (Handy) Wethered.

Charles W. Wethered was born in Canada, November 17, 1836. He was a son of George Wethered, who came to Iowa with his family at an early day and settled near Ottumwa and there Charles W. Wethered grew to manhood. When he first came to Harrison County he lived near New Hampton for a time and later he removed to Trail Creek Township, where he bought a farm and was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising during the remainder of his life and became very well-todo. He died in 1905 and is buried at Mount Moriah. Elizabeth (Handy) Wethered was born in Indiana in 1844 and in 1850 her parents came West and located in Iowa. She now resides at Bethany.

To Charles W. and Elizabeth (Handy) Wethered were born the following children: George, died in childhood; W. A., the subject of this sketch; R. D., a successful farmer of Trail Creek Township; Frank E., who lives on the old home place in Trail Creek Township; Lewis lives in Bethany; E. H., Grant Township; and Mary J., married T. C. Miles, of Grant Township ; and twins, Clarence and Clara, who died in infancy.

W. A. Wethered was reared to manhood in Harrison County and has always been interested in farming. He is now the owner of a valuable farm of 300 acres which is located in Sherman Township. Mr. Wethered was married in 1902 to Miss Mabel Selby and they have one child, Illene.

Mr. Wethered has always taken an active part in the public affairs of his township and county and has held the office of township trustee and justice of the peace. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a progressive, enterprising, and dependable citizen. The Wethered family is one of the representative families of Harrison County. Mr. Wethered moved to Bethany in 1918 where he still resides.

L. Underwood, a leading farmer and stockman of Union Township, was born in January 4, 1864, in Hamilton Township, a son of James and Sarah (McCarty) Underwood, the former a native of South Carolina, who died when L. Underwood of this sketch was eleven months old. The mother died in 1896.

L. Underwood received his education in the public schools and has been engaged in farming and stock raising since early manhood. He is the owner of 280 acres of highly improved and productive land. Much of his place is devoted to grass and vdth an ample supply of water makes it an ideal stock farm. Mr. Underwood is one of the successful men of affairs of Harrison County.

L. Underwood was united in marriage in 1886 with Miss M^l'y Thompson, a native of Harrison County. She was a daughter of John and Comfort Thompson, early settlers in this section. To Mr. and Mrs. Underwood were born three children: John T., farmer and stockman, Union Township; Maude M., married B. H. Burckett, Union Township; and Olin K., farmer, Hamilton Township. Mrs. Underwood departed this life July 20, 1920, and her remains are buried at Eagleville, Missouri. She was a highly esteemed woman and had many friends in Union Township.

W. J. Allen, a well known and successful blacksmith of Bethany, Missouri, is a member of one of the very early pioneer families of Harrison County. He was born November 5, 186-3, and is a son of Stephen C. and Mary A. (Gore) Allen.

Stephen C. Allen was a native of Tennessee, born in January, 1818, in Overton County, and came to Harrison County in 1840 and entered government land near what is now Gardner Station. He remained on that place about ten years when he engaged in the dry goods business in Bethany. After remaining here in business for some years, he removed the dry goods business to Ringgold, Iowa, where he was also engaged in the dry goods business for a few years, when he was burned out. He then engaged in the drug business at Bethany and spent the remainder of his life here. He was prominent in the early day affairs of Harrison County and represented this county in the state legislature.

during the years of 1850, 1856 and 1860. He was speaker of the house during the last term. After the Civil War he served as captain of the local militia company for a number of years. He died March 28, 1896. Mary A. (Gore) Allen was also a native of Tennessee, born in 1822; she died June 6, 1897. To Stephen C. and Mary A. (Gore) Allen were born eleven children, the following of whom are now living: Mrs. C. P. Hillman, Albany, Missouri; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, Bethany, Missouri; Mrs. Anna Johnson, who lives at Turlock, California; Mrs. Carrie Goodwin, lives in Claranda, Iowa; I. N., a tinner who lives in Bethany; and W. J., the subject of this sketch.

W. J. Allen was reared in Bethany and received his education in the public schools and when a young man learned the blacksmith trade which has been the chief occupation of his life. He now conducts a shop in Bethany and does an extensive business in that line of work and is recognized as a skilled workman.

Mr. Allen was married July 22, 1916, to Mrs. Campbell, a widow of John Campbell. No children have been born to this union. By a former man-iage Mr. Allen has one child, Mary, who is now the wife of Louis J. Moore, now living in Kansas City, Missouri.

Carl F. Morris, a well known and successful farmer of Jefferson Township, who owns and operates the Ridgeland Stock Farm, is a native son of Harrison County. He was born in Jefferson Township in 1879 and is a son of Andrew and Martha (Alexander) Morris.

Andrew J. Morris was bom in Greenbriar County, Virginia, which is now West Virginia, in 1847, and came to Harrison County, Missouri, with his parents when he was eight years old. Here he grew to manhood and spent his life engaged in farming and stock raising. During the Civil War he was a member of the state militia, although he never saw active service.

To Andrew J. and Martha (Alexander) Morris were born the following children: Robert, a professional musician; Anna, died in 1900; Charles, died in 1913, and he and Anna are buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery; Mary; Carl F., the subject of this sketch; Homer; Earnest; and Lee, who died April 21, 1921, and is also buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery.

Carl F. Morris grew to manhood on the old Morris homestead which is near his present place. He was educated in the public schools and has always followed farming and stock raising. His farm consists of 1921/^ acres and he carries on general farming and stock raising. He is also extensively interested in poultry raising of which he is making a marked success. He specializes in Brown Leghorn chickens and at the present time he keeps from 500 to 1,000.

Mr. Morris and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and attend worship at Morris Chapel and Mr. Morris is a deacon and elder. Richard Morris, grandfather of Carl F. Morris, was the principal founder of Morris Chapel.

Walter Murray, a progressive and well-known farmer and stockman living in Jefferson Township, where he operates a farm of 140 acres, is a native of Scotland. He was born in Glasgow, February 24, 1873. He is a son of W. G. and Jeanette (Griffin) Murray, both natives of Scotland.

In 1875, the Murray family came to the United States, when Walter Murray of this sketch was about two years old. They settled in Harrison County on a fami near Martinsville. To W. G. and Jeanette Murray, were born the following children: Walter, the subject of this sketch; Lizzie, married William Ackerd, and they live at Hatfield, Missouri; Jessie, who is a school teacher in Kansas City, Missouri ; Alexander, lives at Albany, Missouri ; William, Jefferson Township ; Christiana, married Carl F. Morris, and they live in Jefferson Township ; Agnes, at home ; John, Jefferson Township; Andrew, Bethany, Missouri; Elexana, deceased, and is buried at Morris Chapel ; and Jeannie, married Berry Miles, and they live in White Oak Township.

Walter Murray was educated in the schools of Harrison County and grew to manhood here. He engaged in farming for himself at an early age, and is now the owner of 140 acres of land in Jefferson Township, where he is engaged in farming and stock raising and has met with success.

Mr. Murray was married February 26, 1896, to Miss Zella DeMire. Her father was bom in Canada, and her mother is a native of Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Murray have been bom the following children: Eilene, married Charles Graybill, of Hamilton Township; Ernest, resides at home with his parents; Lorn, Lela, and Dorothy, all of whom are at home with their parents.

Mr. Murray and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church. The Murray family stand high in the community and Mr. Murray is one of the substantial citizens of Harrison County.

James R. King, owner and proprietor of Cottage Hill Stock Farm, which is one of the fine places in Jefferson Township, is a native of Harrison County. He was born here November G, 1862, and is a son of William and Marguerite (Taylor) King.

William King was a native of Virginia. In 1850 he came West and first settled in Iowa. The following year, he came to Harrison County, Missouri and here spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1892, and his remains are buried in Oakland Cemetery. Marguerite Taylor came to Missouri, with her parents at an early day when she was a young girl. The Taylor family were among the very early settlers of Harrison County.

To William and Marguerite (Taylor) King were born the following childi'en: Matilda, married James Bainter, and they live in Washington; Charlotte, married Andrew Dunkle, and they live in Washingtton; Christina, died in childhood; James R., the subject of this sketch; Zana, lives in Washington, and John, lives in Alaska.

James R. King was reared in this county and received his education in the rural schools. He has been familiar with farming and stock raising since early life and began farming for himself when a young man. His place. Cottage Hill Stock Farm, contains 240 acres and is well improved, and he is successfully carrying on farming and stock raising.

Mr. King was married March 8, 1885, to Miss Margaret Bird, a native of Harrison County, and they are the parents of four children as follows : Sheridan, lives in Jefferson Township ; Zetta, married Jesse Birt, of St. Joseph, Missouri; Zelma, married John Kemp, of Jefferson Township; and William resides at home with his parents.

Mr. King is a public spirited citizen and takes a commendable interest in local affairs and public institutions. He has served as school director for a number of years. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Brotherhood of American Yeomen. He and his family are members of the Christian Church and are recognized as leading representative people of Harrison County.

John D. Linch, a well known and highly respected citizen, of Harrison County, is a native of this county and a member of one of the very early pioneer families of this section of the state. He was born January 12, 1866, and reared and educated in this county, and has been identified with Harrison County all his life.

On November 15, 1888, John D. Linch was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Updegraph, of Pella, Iowa, and to them were born the following children : Ralph H., born November 12, 1889 ; Cora Esther, bom November 15, 1891, married Joe E. Wheeler and lives in Bethany, Missouri; and Dick, born April 21, 1894, and lives in Bethany, Missouri.

Dick Linch was reared and educated in Harrison County. He and his brother, Ralph Linch, now conduct one of the leading garages of Harrison County. They have a repair department and a storage capacity for about thirty cars and have an extensive patronage.

Dick Linch was married May 4, 1916, to Miss Hazel M. Tilley, a native of Harrison County. She is a daughter of Frank Tilley, of this county. To Mr. and Mrs. Dick Linch has been born one child, Margery Linn, who was born August 2, 1919.

G. E. Smith, a veteran of the World War, who is engaged in blacksmithing at Martinsville, Missouri, is a native of this state. He was bom at Albany, Missouri, August 1, 1892, and is a son of G. W. G. and Zora (Edwards) Smith, both natives of Mispouri, born in Gentry County.

To G. W. G. and Zora (Edwards) Smith, were born the following children: Bertha M., lives in Martinsville; G. E., the subject of this sketch; Ethel M., married John Van Meter, Frankfort, Indiana; Georgia, married Belden Wilson, Gentry, Missouri.

When the United States entered the World War, Mr. Smith entered the army October 3, 1917, and was first sent to Camp Funston, Kansas, for training. Later he was transferred to Camp Hancock, Georgia, and thirty days later was sent to Camp Merritt, New Jersey. He sailed from New York with his command for France, February 10, 1918, having embarked on a transport two days previously. He landed in France on February 26, 1918. He sei-ved in the Somme sector. After the amiistice was signed, he remained in France until June 9, 1919, when he sailed for America and landed at Hoboken, New Jersey, on June 19. After (39) landing in this country he was sent to Camp Mills, Long Island, and from there to Camp Dodge, Iowa, where he received his honorable discharge, June 30, 1919. After a short visit in Indiana, he returned to Martinsville, Missouri, where he established himself in the blacksmithing business in which he has since been engaged.

John H. Shai'p, a highly respected and prosperous citizen of Jefferson Township, is a native of Harrison County, and was born October 4, 1874. He is the son of Eli and Miranda E. (Smith) Sharp, the former a native of Illinois and the latter of Iowa, and early settlers in Harrison County.

John H. Sharp was reared in this county and in early manhood engaged in farming and stock raising for himself, and is now the owner of 520 acres of land. This is one of the well improved and valuable farms of Jefferson Township. Mr. Sharp carries on general farming and stock raising and has met with well merited success, and is recognized as one of the capable farmers of the county.

In December, 1895, John H. Sharp was mamed to Miss Ada J. Hefner, who is also a native of Harrison County. To Mr. and Mrs. (Hefner) Sharp have been born four children as follows: Roy, married Earl Brough, of Union Township; Virgil, who resides at home; further mention of whom is made in the following paragraph; Clayton, lives in Jefferson Township ; Charles, who resides at home.

Virgil Sharp entered the United States Army in August, 1918. He was sent to Camp Funston, Kansas, for training and after the Armistice was signed, he received his honorable discharge and returned to his home in Jefferson Tovimship, where he has since resided.

Mr. Sharp takes an active interest in all movements, the object of which is for the betterment and upbuilding of his township and county. He has served as a member of the township board of trustees and has held the offices of school director and justice of the peace. He is a member of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, and is a charter member of the Ridgeway Lodge of that order.

Jesse Van Hoozer, well known and successful farmer and stockman of Dallas Township, is a native of Harrison County. He was barn October 4, 1876 and is a son of Thomas J. and Nancy J. (Mount) Van Hoozer.

The Van Hoozer family is one of the old pioneer families of this county. Thomas Van Hoozer was born in Dallas Township and spent his life here engaged in farming and stock raising. He died in 1888, at the age of forty-three years and his remains are buried in Grace Cemetery. Nancy J. (Mount) Van Hoozer is also a member of one of the prominent old pioneer families of Harrison County. They came from Virginia to Missouri at an early date and settled in this county.

To Thomas J. and Nancy J. (Mount) Van Hoozer, were born seven children as follows: Jesse, the subjest of this sketch; Henton, ,who was born in 1878, and died November 11, 1920, and is buried in the Kidwell Cemetery; Lizzie, married John Storm, of Jefferson Township; Chris, lives on the old homestead in Dallas Township; Newton, lives in Dallas Township; Cecil, died in 1918, and his remains are buried in Merriam Cemetery; Mae, married John Ross, of Bethany. Township.

Jesse Van Hoozer was reared to manhood in Dallas Township and educated in the public schools, and Palmer College, Albany, Missouri, where he was an honor student, winning the gold medal, in the oratorical contest in 1897. He is the owner of one of the valuable farms in Dallas Township and is successfully carying ion general fanning and stock raising and has owned and operated this place for the past eleven years. He has made many improvements since coming here and has one of the fine residences of Dallas Township and the other buildings and improvements about the place are substantial and arranged for convenience.

Mr. Van Hoozer was married in 1903 to Miss Lora Stewart, a native of Gentry County, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Van Hoozer have been bom three children as follows: Herman, who is seventeen years old and is a student in the Martinsville High School; Helen, age fifteen, is also a student in the Martinsville High School, and Eathylene, age thirteen years, is a student in the local schools.

Mr. Van Hoozer takes a commendable interest in local affairs and for six years served as constable and collector of Dallas Township and has been a member of the school board for eleven years. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and one of the dependable citizens of Harrison County.

Judge W. C. Baldwin, who has been presiding judge of the county court of Harrison County for the part four years is one of the widely known and successful men of affairs of this county. He is a member of one of the prominent pioneer families of Dallas Township. He was born in this township, October 4, 1859 and is a son of E. T. and Margaret (Clark) Baldwin.

E. T. Baldwin, was a native of Michigan, bom in that state, March 24, 1837. He came to Missouri and settled in Harrison County in 1856. In 1858 he was married to Marguerite Clark, a native of Ohio, who went to Marion, Iowa with her parents at an early day and they later removed to Harrison County. After coming to Harrison County, E. T. Baldwin entered 160 acres of government land in section 21, just south of Martinsville in Dallas Township, and was here successfully engaged in farming and stock raising for many years. He served with the Union Army during the Civil War with the rank of lieutenant. He was very successful in his business undertakings and was one of the organizers of the Bank of Martinsville which was effected in 1897. He died in 1912, and his wife proceeded him in death a number of years, she having departed this life in 1878. Their remains are buried in Kidwell Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Judge W. C, the subject of this sketch; Edward, died in infancy; James died in infancy; Elmer, lives in Dallas Township; Lucille, who was a teacher in the Bethany schools for a number of years, and Hattie, who resides on the old home place in Dallas Township.

Judge W. C. Baldwin was reared to manhood in Dallas Township and educated in the public schools of Martinsville and the Stanberry Normal School, at Stanberry, Missouri. He is the owner of a valuable and well improved farm of 320 acres, where he carries on general farming and stock raising. His farin is being operated by his son-in-law, Will Ross.

Judge Baldwin, was married May 20, 1886, to Miss Hattie Robins and two children have been bom to them: Marie and Maggie, the latter of whom died in infancy and is buried in Kidwell Cemetery.

Judge Baldwin is engaged in the general insurance business, representing a number of the leading companies and is one of the successful insurance men of Harrison County. He has been presiding judge of the county court of Harrison County for two terms and has given to the public business the same careful and conscientious attention which he has alweys given to his own private affairs. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of which he is Past Grand and has held membership in that lodge for twenty years. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church of which he is an elder. Judge Baldwin has a wide acquaintance in Harrison County and is recognized as one of the representative and substantial citizens of this county and the Baldwin family are highly respected citizens of the community.

John W. Frame, a well known farmer of Jefferson Township, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, December 12, 1860. He is a son of James S. and Sarah (Sullivan) Frame, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Virginia. They were married about 1850, and to them were born the following children: the first and second child born, died in infancy; Nellie, died at Big Spring, Texas and is buried there; John W., the subject of this sketch; Alice married Charley Larmore, and lives at Moline, Kansas.

John W. Frame was reared to manhood and educated in his native state and in 1888, he came to Missouri and settled in Harrison County, and has devoted himself successfully to farming and stock raising since early manhood. He is the owner of a good farm, which is located in Section 10, Jefferson Township. His place is well improved and he has placed all the improvements here himself. He carries on general farming and stock I'aising.

Mr. Frame was married in November, 1884, to Mary E. Statler, a native of Guernsey County, Ohio, and to them have been born the following children: Lilhe, married Henry Kemp, lives in Jefferson Town-, ship; Robert, Jefferson Township; Ralph, New Philadelphia, Ohio; Mary, married Frank Hendren, Jefferson Township; J. M., lives in Harrison County, east of Bethany; William R., Jefferson Township; and James Floyd, resides at home with his parents.

James Floyd Frame, served in the United States Army during the World War. He entered the service in 1917, and was sent to Camp Dodge, Iowa, for training. Later he was transferred to Fort Whipple Barracks, in Arizona, and was at that place when the Armistice was signed. At the close of hostilities he was honorably discharged and returned to his home in Harrison County. He was a member of Company C, 351 Infantry, 88 Division.

Elvis Rice, a veteran of the World War, who is a progressive young farmer and stockman of Dallas Township is a native son of Harrison County. He was born April 24, 1898, and is a son of J. M. and Mary E. (Hendren) Rice, natives of Harrison County. They were the parents of the following children: Gladys, married Christ Van Hoozer, Dallas Township; Elvis, the subject of this sketch; and Ruth M.

Elvis W. Rice received his education in the public schools of Harrison County, and when the United States entered the World War, he enlisted in the United States Signal Corps, April 16, 1917. He was first sent to Jefferson Barracks, near St. Louis, Missoui'i, and from there to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas From there he was transfered to California, then to North Carolina, and from there to Fort Niagara. From there he was sent to New York, and served on the military police until the Armistice was signed. He was then sent to Camp Dix, New Jersey, and later to Camp Grant, Illinois, where he was honorably discharged January 15, 1919.

After his discharge from the army, Mr. Rice returned to Harrison County where he has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. He makes a speciality of raising pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs, which are eligable to resgistration.

John A. Cruzan, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Jefferson Township, is a native of Iowa. He was born at Brush Creek, Fayette County, Iowa, October 29, 1870, and is a son of W. H. and Ellen Mary Etta (Liggett) Cruzan. When John A. Cruzan was about two years of age his parents removed from Iowa to Missouri and located on a farm in Harrison County. The father was extensively engaged in stock raising until 1900, when he removed to Bethany, where he and his wife now reside. A more extensive history of the Cruzan family will be found in connection with the biographical sketch of W. H. Cruzan in this volume.

John A. Cruzan was reared on the home farm in Harrison County and obtained a good public school education and in early life engaged in teaching and taught seven years in Harrison County and one year in

Kansas. He was recognized as a successful teacher and his services were always in demand. Reared on a farm, he has been familiar with the pursuit of farming and stock raising since early life. In 1905 he bought 123 acres of land in the eastern part of Jefferson Township. He has added to this from time to time as opportunities presented until he is now the owner of 400 acres of valuable land, where he carries on farming and stock raising on an extensive and profitable scale. He raises Whitefaced and Shorthorn cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs and is recognized as one of the successful stockmen of this section of the state. The Cruzan farm home is a nine room modern house.

Mr. Cruzan was married July 8, 1895, to Clara May Webb, of Harrison County. She is a daughter of Edward B. and Libbie Webb, both natives of Missouri. Two children were born to Mr .and Mrs. Cruzan, and both died in infancy.

C. J. Ziinmerlee, a progressive and enterprising citizen, who conducts a leading resturant and modern european hotel at Bethany Missouri, is a native of Harrison County and a descendant of early settlers here. Mr. Zimmerlee was born September 2, 1874, and is a son of William J. and Evelyn (Higgins) Zimmerlee.

William Zimmerlee, the father of C. J. Zimmerlee, was a native of Indiana and an early settler in Harrison County. Evelyn (Higgins) Zimmerlee, was bom in Daviess County, Missouri.

To William and Evelyn (Higgins) Zimmerlee were born the following childern: John), who lives in Harrison County, Missouri; Jessie, married Ed. Nowland, of Harrison County, Missouri; C. J., the subject of this sketch ; Fred, who lives in Harrison County, and Bettie, who married Frank Roberts.

C. J. Zimmerlee has been engaged in the restaurant business in Bethany, for the past ten years and has always conducted a fil-st class place. His resturant is now located on the east side of the square and is as well conducted and well regulated as any similiar business enterprise to be found anywhere in the country. The excellence of the food served and the manner in which it is served at the Zimmerlee Cafe, is well known and greatly appreciated to the many patrons of this popular and well patronized place. Mr. Zimmerlee also has in connection with his cafe on the second floor of the building and an adjacent one a number of modern and splendidly furnished rooms. Each room is supplied with hot and cold running water and everything is kept in first class condition.

Mr. Zimmerlee was united in marriage in 1899 with Miss Jennie Hogan, of Harrison County and to them has been bom one son, Claude J. who operates The Elite Theatre which is the only picture show in Bethany. He was married September 26, 1921 to Miss Lee Smith, of Bethany, daughter of Lew Smith, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.

W. R. Thompson, a leading citizen of Dallas Township, where he is the owner of a 330 acre farm, was born in Virginia, July 1, 1868, a son of John D. and Cecelia (McLaughlin) Thompson, both natives of Virginia.

John D. Thompson went West a number of years ago and located in Oregon, where he now resides at the age of seventy-five years. His wife died in that state in 1917 at the age of seventy years.

To John D. Thompson and wife were born the following children : Martha and Dema, twins, live in Virginia; W. R., the subject of this sketch; George, lives in Washington; Mrs. John Wesley, deceased; Mrs. Susie Knighton, lives in Washington; Frank, died in 1918; Ida, married Alfred Green, Keystone, Wegt Virginia; Joe, Holley, Oregon; Mary.', married Harry Knighton, and they live in Washington; William, Washington.

Mr. Thompson is the owner of one of the fine farms in Dallas Township. His place is well improved and he has placed all the improvements on the fami himself except the residence. He is quite extensively engaged in stock raising and give special attention to raising pure bred Hereford cattle and has some of the finest registered cattle of this breed to be found in the country.

Mr. Thompson was married September 6, 1898, to Miss Flora Baldwin, a native of Harrison County and a member of one of the old and honored pioneer families of this section of the state.

holder in the Bank of Martinsville, and is a member of the board of directors. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and belongs to the Presbyterian Church. He is one of the substantial citizens of Harrison County and he and Mrs. Thompson are widely and favorably known.

L. A. York, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Dallas Township, is a member of one of the very early pioneer families of Harrison County. He was born on the place where he now lives January 31, 1881, and is a son of John W. and Jane (Williams) York.

John W. York, was a native of Harrison County, and was married to Jane William in 1878, and to them were born the following children: Annetta, married H. B. Wells, of St. Joseph, Missouri; L. A., the subject of this sketch; Emmett H., New Hampton, Missouri; one died in infancy; Edna G., married Leonard Zerbe, and is now deceased; Hattie E., married Claude Brady, of Reading, Iowa; James, New Hampton, and two other who died in infancy.

L. A. York, was reared on the home farm in Dallas Township and educated in the district school. He attended the same school of which he has since served as clerk and director. Mr. York engaged in farming and stock raising, in early life and has met with marked success in this field of endeavor. He owns a fine farm of 340 acres in Dallas Township, which is known as the Highland Alfhafa Stock Farm. The place is well improved and the farm residence has been remodled in recent years. It is one of the historic old residences of Harrison County, the lumber of which it is built having been hauled from Princeton, Missouri, by teams. A part of what is now Mr. Yorks farm was entered from the government by J. H. Brown, in 1856, who sold the place to Asbury York, granfather of L. A. York. Asbury York was born October 1, 1832, and his wife Rachel A. York, was bom May 31, 1836, and died March 23, 1912. He died February 14, 1902.

L. A. York was married to Miss Jessie Stevenson of Gentry County, Missouri, and to their union has been born the following children: William T., who resides at home with his parents; Opal G., a student in the State Teachers College, at Maryville, Missouri; Francis A., a student in the New Hampton High School; John A., a student in High School; James H., Harold A., and Agnes A., William T. York, enlisted

Mr. York has been a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge since 1902. He was one of the original stock holder of the Bank of Martinsville and is one of the progressive and enterprising citizens of this county.

W. R. Clelland, part owner and proprietor of Idle Wild Stock Farm, is a native of Harrison County and belongs to one of the prominent pioneer families of northern Missouri. Mr. Clelland was born in February, 1879, and is a son of William and Martha (Carter) Clelland. The mother was a native of Gentry County, and her parents were very early settlers in this section.

William Clelland was bom in Lanarkshire, Soctland, in 1838, and died in Harrison County, in 1890. His brother James Clelland was also born in Lanarkshire Scotland in 1836, and now lives in Dallas Township. He came to Harrison County in 1868, and was instrumental in organizing Willow Row Church, which is located just over the line in Gentry County. James Clelland, has contributed generously to the support and maintainance of Missouri Wesleyan College. His subscription being equal to the endowment subscription of W. A. Rankin. He is a Methodist and takes an active part in church work.

William Clelland and Martha Carter, were married December 30, 1873 and the following children were born to them: Peter, died at an early age, Mary also died young; W. R., the subject of this sketch; Miss Mattie A., is at home on Idle Wild Farm ; Frank W., who is now in Boston, taking a post graduate course in Bible philosophy.

W. R. Clelland attended the public schools of Harrison County, and also attended school at the Northwest Missouri College, at Albany, which is now known as Palmer College, for one and one-half years, and then took a three year course at the Missouri Wesleyan College, Cameron, Missouri. He has been engaged in farming and stock raising since early manhood and is one of the successful men of affairs of Harrison County He is the owner of a well improved farm of 300 acres, where he carries on general farming and stock raising. For the past two years he has been a director for the Farmers Grain Produce and Mercantile Company of New Hampton. He is a director in the New Hampton Lumber Company; and since 1915 he has been president of the Bank of Martins-

Mr. Clelland is a member of the Methodist Church and is a member of the board of trustees of Missouri Wesleyan College of Cameron, Missouri, and takes an active part in the work of his church and holds membership in the Willow Row Church. He takes a commendable interest in local affairs. He is progressive and enterprising and one of the highly esteemed citizens of Harrison County.

John L. Linvili, a leading farmer and stockman of Jefferson Township, is a native of Missouri. He was born March 21, 1869, and is a son of John and Elizabeth J. (England) Linvili.

John Linvili was born in Indiana and came to Missouri in an early day, and first settled in Butler Township, Harrison County. A few years later, he went to Buchanann County, but returned to Harrison County, in 1872, and spent the remainder of his life here. He was bom February 21, 1829, and died May 20, 1906. His wife, who is a native of Tennessee, came to Harrison County with her parents when she was nine years old.

John Linvili, and Elizebeth J. (England) were married June 1, 1854, and to them were born eighteen children as follows: Cecelia, married George Powers, of Harrison County; Polly, married W. P. Nance, Oklahoma; Eliza, married L. D. Thompson, of Harrison County, and they later moved to North Dakota; L. J., a farmer; G. D., and James P., twins, G. D., died in Oklahoma, in 1900, and James P., now lives in that state; Ellen, married West Coleman, New Hampton, Missouri; Nancy Jane, died in 1895, and is buried at Bethany; John L., the subject of this sketch; W. B., Jefferson Township; Cordelia, died in 1893, and is buried at Bethany; Mary C, married Elmer Mitchell, and died February 15, 1904, and is buried in Bethany Cemetery; W. C, Atchison, Kansas, and Myrtle, married Sam King, Bethany, Missouri.

John L. Linvili was reared and educated in Harrison County, and in early life he engaged in farming and stock raising and has met with success. He owns a well improved farm of 240 acres, which is located near the Globe School, in Jefferson Township. Mr. Linvili carries on general farming and stock raising. Mrs. Linvili is one of the most successful gardners in Harrison County and takes an especial pride in

Mr. Linvill was married April 8, 1906, to Miss Betha Williams and to them have been born three children: Leo, George H., and Allen W., all of who reside on the home place with their parents.

Mr. Linvill has served as township collector and has been school director of his district. The family belong to the Christian Church, and rank among the representative families of Harrison County.

Marlin W. Mock, a substantial farmer and stockman is a veteran of the World War. He was born in Harrison County, November 10, 1895, a son of J. R. and Leonta (Matthews) Mock, both natives of Harrison County.