Jackson County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 11 of 12)

Farmer, section 30, is a native of Ashtabula County, Ohio, and was born January 22, 1819, and was a son of Amasa Castle Jr. and Rosaline Watrous. The former was born in Plymouth, Connecticut, April 5, 1786, from which place his parents removed to Burlington, Vermont, where they remained several years, and then went to Ashtabula, Ohio, while it was yet a dense forest and teeming with Indians and wild animals. The marriage between Amasa Castle, Jr. and Rosaline Watrous was celebrated in Jannary 18 13. She was a daughter of Captain John Watrous. For fifty-eight years this father and mother waited hand in hand through the pathway of life, and when he died in 1870, at the age of 84, his devoted wife received his last word and look of recognition. The grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a brave and intrepid soldier in the Revolutionary War, and the grandmother, Mary Stanley Castle, was a direct descendant of the English Stanleys. She was a woman of rare abilities and strength of character, a worthy mother of children who helped to make the history of this country. A. B. Castle received his early education in Ohio, and was an honored graduate of Transylvania University, Kentucky. At the age of nineteen he enlisted as a member of the 2nd Kentucky Infantry, and was commissioned assistant surgeon, and served faithfully through the Mexican War. He was married April 20, 1848, to Miss Anna A. Windfield. She was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, March 24, 1831. In 1849 he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and located in Prairie Township, and engaged in the practice of medicine till the beginning of the War. Then went into the United States service as assistant surgeon in the Missouri State Militia, and served with his regiment till the expiration of its term of service. He remained in charge of the hospital at Macon till the close of the War. Then returned to his Missouri home to find it in desolation, everything being burned off and destroyed. He has, since his return, been exclusively engaged in rebuilding and beautifying his old home. He is a self-made man, both as to his mental acquisitions and financial accumulations. He has had no help but his own well directed industry, and that of a worthy wife and family. The family consists of Homer K., born February 5, 1849; Carlos W., born July 23, 1851; Emma H., born May 26, 1853; Edward S., born January 10, 1856; David W., born April i, 1858; Hubert A., born March 5, i860; who on his twenty-first birth-day graduated with honor at the St. Louis Medical College ; Horace S., born May II, 1862, who died at the age of two years, and Milo W., born November 25, 1866. Mr. Castle owns 240 acres of fine land, all well improved and stocked; one of the finest orchards in the county.

Lucas Corlew

Farmer and stock raiser, was born in Boone County, Missouri, October 25, 1825, and lived there and in Monroe County till ten years of age; then moved with his parents to and located near the south line of Jackson County. Was married to Nancy White, of Cass County, in 1848 ; one child was born, Joseph H. Corlew, now principal of the schools at Oak Grove, he being a graduate of Lincoln College, Greenwood. Mrs. Corlew died in the fall of 1852, and he was again united in marriage October 25, 1855, to Nancy A. Moore, of Douglas County, Kansas, but formerly of Erie County, Pennsylvania. By this marriage there was one child, Georgia A. Corlew, born October 4, 1857, now married to E. M. Hanlon. Mr. Corlew was in northern Missouri during the Civil War, but took no active part, although his sympathies were with the South. He has a choice farm of forty-eight acres under cultivation and well stocked. The family circle at present is composed of Mr. Corlew and wife and Quintilla Ritter, a young lady of about nineteen years of age who has been reared and educated by Mr. Corlew. She is now engaged in teaching. He is a M. M. of fine standing. Has served as trustee and member of school board, and takes an active interest in educational matters. Mrs. Corlew is a member of the Baptist Church.

Ira F. Davenport

Farmer and stock dealer, section 23, was born in Morgan County, Illinois, November 22, 1839, and lived there until February, 1867, when he moved to Prairie Township, Jackson County, Missouri, near where he now lives. His occupation through life has been farming and feeding and shipping stock.' He was married April 15, i860, to Eliza A. Cox, who was born in Illinois October 13, 1836. Two children were born: Corydon, born February 14, 1861, and Albert, born August 25, 1864. Mrs. Davenport died May i, 1865. He was again married March 22, 1866, to Susan J. Cobb, of Morgan County, Illinois, she having been born in McMinn County, Tennessee, July 29, 1845. ^Y 'his marriage three children were born': Frank R., born April 15, 1871 ; Herbert, born February 7, 1874, and Katy May, born November 6, 1879. Mr. Davenport was a son of Henry Davenport, who was a commissioned officer in the Black Hawk War, and a native of North Carolina, he being the son of William Davenport, who was a renowned soldier at the battle of New Orleans. Mr. Davenport owns 252 acres of choice land stocked and improved with good buildings and orchard. He has had no financial assistance, but what he owns has been accumulated by his own industry. He has been a heavy loser by having to pay security debts. Mr. Davenport and wife and two eldest sons are active members of the Baptist Church at Greenwood.

J. H. Davenport

Farmer and stock dealer, section 24, was born in Morgan County, IlHnois, February 3,, 1844, and was a son of M. C. Davenport, who was a native of Kentucky. Was educated in Illinois in the common schools, afterward at the High School in Jacksonville, and was a graduate of the Jacksonville Business College, in the cla^s of 1872. He was engaged in dealing in stock from 1870 to 1875, when he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and settled on the farm which he now occupies. He was married September 10, 1877, to Ella Shepherd, a'daughterof Rev. S. Shepherd, of Jackson County, Missouri, but formerly of Wort County, West Virginia. She was born May 5, 1859. One child was born to them, Grace M., August 5, 1878. Mr. Davenport now has 240 acres of fine land, well improved and stocked. He is a man of good education and fine business ability. He and wife are both members of the Baptist Church.

James Dripps

Farmer, section i6, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, June 19, 1830, and when about five years of age he came to America with his parents and located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, and lived there until 1859. Then moved to Missouri and located in Jefferson City, where he remained seven years, and then went to Johnson County and lived for thirteen years near Kingsville. From that place came to Jackson County, and purchased a farm in Prairie Township in 1880. He has always followed the occupation of farmer. Was married to Elizabeth Johnson January 2, 1853. She was born in Canada in 1832. Four chldren were born, two of whom are living: Elizabeth Jane, born November 29, 1858 and James A., born October 10, 1859. Mrs. Dripps died March 8, 1863. He was again united in marriage, March 29, 1870, to Martha J. Skiles, who was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, August 20, 1842. By this marriage two children were born : John W., born January 25, 1871, and Mary A., born December 14, 1873. Mr. Dripps when he came to the State was penniless, losing all that he had accumulated by being security for others, but by hard, earnest labor and industry has again made a good start, owning a farm of eightyacres, all well tilled and stocked, and one of the finest orchards for its size in the county.

James W. Dunn

Farmer and stock raiser, section 5, was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, July 17, 181 1, and lived there for one year; then moved with parents to Winchester where he lived till about eighteen years of age, then moved to Zanesville Ohio' and lived there until 1858. Thence to St. Louis one year, and lived in Gasconade County during the War, and in 1865 moved to Jackson County, locating about five miles northeast of Independence. In 1869 he located on his present farm, about three-fourths of a mile northeast of Lee's Summit. Was married August 15, 1837, to Maria Bennett of Muskingum County, Ohio, who was born June 12, 1818. Mr. Dunn now has 560 acres of choice land, all well improved and stocked, also eight choice business and residence lots in Kansas City. The home farm is beautifully located and highly improved with fine buildings and orchard, etc. Few men have risen from so small a beginning to such a competency but Mr. Dunn and wife richly deserve the fruits of their united labors. During the War Mr. Dunn lost about $7,000, and also had his home burned.

William Dupuy

Farmer, section 25, was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, July 25, 1808 and lived there until the fall of 1853. Then moved to Jackson County, Missouri and located upon the farm on which he now lives. Was married in 1855 to Miss Ann Littlejohn ; by this marriage two children were born : Richard, who died in the Confederate service, and Mary Ann who now lives in Lee's Summit. Mrs. Dupuy died in Kentucky in the fall of 1865. He was again married in the fall of 1877 to Miss Ann Hart, of Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Dupuy has served his township as justice of the peace for twelve years. He was instrumental in forming the first public school in this section of the country, and also in having Prairie Township cut off from Van Buren. He sustained the loss of all his stock and grain during the War, while he was in Kentucky, and when he returned had to begin anew. But he now owns a beautiful and well cultivated farm of 122 acres stocked with orchard, etc.

Robert P. Fann

Farmer, section 34, post-office Raymore, Cass County, Missouri, was born on the 31st of January, 1837, in Clay County, this State, and was brought to this county by his parents when quite young, and has been reared as a farmer, and has taken 61 - an active part in the up-building of the county ; he owns a fine farm of eightyacres most of which is under cultivation. He is one of the honest energetic farmers of this vicinity who gives his attention to his business. April 13, 1862, he married Miss Elizabeth Yeary, a native of this county, born March 16, 1842. They have had seven children, six of whom are living: Charhe, Elbert, Lonzo, Juha, Sadie, and Effie.

E. P. Fountain

Traveling agent for G. M. Nichol & Brother, Independence, is a native of Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, and was born August 28, 1846. He lived there until about thirteen years of age. Then shipped from New York City on a merchant vessel to San Francisco, visiting China, South America, Sandwich Islands, Arctic Ocean, and various foreign ports. Sailed from San Francisco as master of a coasting vessel. Has been pilot on the Sacramento River. In 1865 he had charge of a gang of Cninamen in the construction of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads ; taking the first train run over the road from Ogden to San Francisco, and followed the business a number of years. Leaving there he helped to construct twenty-two miles of road from Virginia City to Carson City, Nevada. Leaving there he went to Zanesville, Ohio, in the employ of the Baltimore & Ohio Riilroad; from there to Springfield, Ohio, and was there engaged by the Champion Manufacturing Company, manufacturers of reapers and mowers, and traveled four years. He then went to Indianapolis, Indiana, and was there in the employ of Dickson & Co., in the implement business; thence to Kansas City, Missouri, then to Independence and engaged with G. M. Nichol & Brother. February 22, i88r, he was introduced into the business by being sent over the worst roads that were ever seen in the country, and during the great storm, that prevailed at that time. Mr. Fountain and the historian are under lasting obligations to J. W. Campbell, who lives two miles south of Greenwood, for his great kindness in assisting the wearied travelers out of some tremendous snow-drifts. Mr. Fountain was married at Newark, to Miss Mary C. McClearg, June 19, 1875. There have been born to thep two children : Pearl L., born February i, 1876, and Eddie C, born December 29, 1877. Mr. Fountain never had the advantages of a good education and no financial assistance, but he has become, by his own exertions, a fine business man. His family at present live in Indianapolis, Indiana.

T. F. Freeman

Farmer and stock dealer, section 28, was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, November 5, 1808. At the age of three years he moved with his parents to Bath County, Kentucky, and lived there until the fall of 1843; then came to Jackson County, Missouri. He was mirried in the fall of 1844 to Elizabeth Coward. Three children were born: Sarah H., William H and Richard Y., the last named being the only one now living. Mrs. Freeman died in 1850, and he was again married in 185 1, to Elizabeth Thomas. By this marriage they had one child, Elizabeth T., now living in California. His second wife died in 1852, and he was again married in 1855 to Ann Eliza Houston, of Lafayette County, Missouri, formerly of Bourbon County, Kentucky, and born January 21, 1832. Just prior to the breaking out of the War, Mr. Freeman owned 600 acres of' land, under cultivation, and well stocked. He was very generous-hearted, and became surety for a great many persons, and has been obliged to pay large sums for other's debts. He has a good home of three and a half acres within the town limits of Greenwood, where he and his excellent wife live quiet and Christian lives. They are both active members of the Christian Church, and enjoy the respect of all their neighbors. Old Uncle Kemp, one of their old servants still remains with them, and says he "never wants to leave Massa and Missus Freeman,"

Farmer, section 32, is a native of Fayette County, Ohio, born April 4, 1827. There he Hved until eighteen years of age, then moved to Logan County, Ohio, and rem lined until March, 1880, when he came to Jackson County, Missouri, and located in Prairie Townshjp. Has been engaged in farming and the produce trade in Bellefontaine, Onio. He was married, March 15, 1849, to Minerva J. Collins, of Logan County, Ohio. One child, Emma, was born, December 16, 1849, who is now married and living in Ohio.\ Mrs. Ghormley died March 3, 1862, and he was again married December 31, 1863 to Amanda C. Irwin, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who was born May 28, 1833. There are four children by this marriage : Ida B., born June 5, 1865; Owen L., January 31, 1869; Wilbur H., September 9, 1871, and Ira H., April 4, 1873. Mr. Ghormley owns 160 acres of fine land, the home eighty being well improved and stocked; also a fine orchard. He is a son of David and Margaret Ghormley, who were born in Pennsylvania, David having been a son of Thomas, who was reared in Pennslvania, and he being a son of Hugh Ghormley, who emigrated from Scotland about a century ago. Mr. Ghormley, although but a new-comer, is highly spoken of in his neighborhood. He and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church of Greenwood.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 13, was born in Polk County, Missouri, November 13, 1842, and is a son of David Greenlee, who was a native of Virginia, and who, from the time he was ijine years of age, was running on the Ohio River. He was a pilot from the time steamboats first ran on the river until his death, which occurred in 185 1. Mr. N. Greenlee moved with his parents to Lawrence - County, Ohio, when about four years of age. He received his education there, ' and when eighteen years old he enlisted in Battery B, ist Virginia Light Artillery, and served three years and two months, and was with them in all the various engagements in which they participated. After his discharge he re-enlisted as veteran in Company F, 5th United States Veteran Regiment, Hancock's Corps, and served a little over one year. He was married to Malinda Payton, February 26 1865, a native of Lawrence County, Ohio, and born July 30, 1847. She was a daughter of John Payton, a native of Virginia. The family circle is composed of five children: Ella, b irn March 9, 1867; JohnB., January 9, 1871; Julia, November 25, 1873 ; Byron, April 9, 1876; Fannie, March 17, 1879. '^fter the close of the War he lived in Lawrence County, Ohio, for a year and a half, then moved to Brown Co inty, Kansas, and located on a farm, and lived there three years. Then he moved to Jewell County, Kansas, lived there for four years, andini87S, beino- driven out by grasshoppers and drouth, concluded to make Jackson County, Missouri his h )me. He owns 200 acres of land near Lone Jack. For the Ust five years he has been superintendent of the John W. Reed Stock Farm, in Prairie Township. He is a member of the school board, and takes an active interest in the advancement of education, and politically is a stanch Democrat, and liberal in his religious views. Once, while in Ohio, on account of sickness, and once, while in Kansas, on account of failure in crops, he was entirely broken up and when he located in Jackson County, was $200 in debt. He was in thirty different skirmishes and engagements during the War, and was eleven days under fire at one time. He served under Hancock, Shields, Crook, Mulligan, Burnside, Sheridan and McClellan.

Joseph Haynes

Farmer and stock raiser, section 19, was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, October 11 1816, and when but an infant his parents went to Rockford, Surry County and lived there till he was sixteen years of age. Then entered the mer- cantile business, first as clerk and then as partner, and was also engaged in trading in tobacco, horses, and wagons for about sixteen years. Afterward moved to Laurel Spring and Gap Civil, in Ashe County, and for nine years engaged in the mercantile business; then back to Surry County and farmed for nine years; then to Champagne County for eleven months, and was in Polk County, Missouri, fore five years. In 1872 he came to Jackson County; Missouri, where he has since lived, engaged in farming. He was married May 12, 1850, to S. L. Johnson, a native of Wilkes County, North Carolina, born August 15, 1819. She was a daughter of William and Letitia! Johnson, both natives of North Carolina. Mr. Haynes was a son of Wm. G. Haynes and Martha Hill, both natives of North Carolina. His grandfather on his mother's side, by name Robert Hill, was a valiant soldier and major in the Revolutionary War, and connected with the renowned family of Hills, of Georgia and North Carolina. Six children have been born to this family: Wm. J., Stephen G. , John H., Martha L. (wife of Henry F. Longenberg), Mary M. (now in Warrensburg at Normal School), and Fannie E. At the age of about twenty-five years he had accumulated quite a fortune, having a half interest in 555 acres of choice land, and a large amount of stock; but being a liberal-hearted man he became security for $8,000, and he was obliged to dispose of all his property to meet the obligation. He has now a home of eighty-nine acres of choice land, under good cultivation, and well stocked. Mr. Haynes, wife, and son are members of the Methodist Church. Mr. Haynes is, and always has been, a stanch Democrat.

Jesse Hendrickson

Was a native of Maryland, born December 13, 1818.' He was married April 16, 1843, to Mary A. Tetter, who was a native of Ross County, Ohio, and born January 20, 1824. They lived in Ross County, Ohio, and Somerset County, Pennsylvania, until moving to Jackson County, Kansas, in 1859. Here they lived about ten years, when they moved to Jackson County, Missouri, where they have since resided. While living in Ohio and Pennsylvania Mr. Hendrickson was engaged in the woolen manufacturing business, and when in Kansas, in farming and stock raising. At the beginning of the War he was preparing to engage extensively in freighting across the plains, and had sixty yoke of work cattle, besides a large number of young stock. This stock was all taken from him by Federals. He enlisted as a member of Company A, nth Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, but was discharged from active field service on account of ill health. Afterward served as wagon-master in freighting from Leavenworth to Fort Scott, Gibson and Smith. Ten children were born to this family, eight of whom are living: Mary Jane (married Benj. McPherson, and died September 3, 1878), Thomas J., George W., Rachel, Josephine (married and living in Jackson County), Hortense (died in 1873), J^^sse, Edwin R., Mary B., and John P. Mr. Hendrickson died February 6, 1875. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and had also been a member of the Sons of Temperance, and of the I. O. O. F. He had served as justice of the peace for a number of terms, and was a man well respected by all, and bi his death society lost a useful and honored citizen, and the family a kind and lovmg husband and father. He left a fine estate of 150 acres, all under improvement and well stocked. Mrs. Hendrickson and daughter Rachel are members of the Methodist Church.

Ingram Hicklin

Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, was born September 27, 1836, on the farm on which he now resides, and h;ts alivays lived there except about eighteen months spent in Colorado during the >e.irsof 1857 and 1858. He was a son of John and Mary F. Hicklin, his father being a native of Tennessee and his mother of Kentucky, they having settled on the farm, now owned by him, in 1834. His father died in 1847 and his mother now lives in Texas with her daughter Eliza, and is in the seventy-fifth year of her age. Mr. HickHn was married August 11,

1861, to Miss Sally Hayes, who was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, September 20, 1842. She was a daughter of Sterling and Cecelia Hayes, both natives of Tennessee. To this family two children have been born: Ella, born May 25,

1862, and Helen, born March 26, 1872. Mr. Hicklin owns 194 acres of finely improved land. He takes an active interest in educational matters ; is a member of the A. O. U. W. Politically, he is a Democrat, but during the War he remained neutral He and wife and daughter Ella are all active members of the Baptist Church at Greenwood. They are a well-known and respected family and form a pleasant home circle.

As an incident of war times the following has been learned as occurring in the Hicklin neighborhood. On the night of June 4, 1865, a Federal soldier by the name of Harper, from Colorado, who had been wounded and discharged, was resting for a few weeks at Hicklin's house. About midnight a party of eight or ten men came to the house and two of them, Cyrus Porter and William Reynolds, forcibly took the wounded soldier from his bed and carried him about one mile from the house, where he was found next mornmg, dead. Mr. Hicklin and wife did their utmost to prevent this outrage, but were powerless. One of the men, William Reynolds, soon afterward met his death at Pleasant Hill in the following manner : A warrant for the arrest of Reynolds was in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Holmes and James Copeland, his assistant. Reynolds resisted the officers and was wounded; he then shot and killed both Holmes and Copeland and mounted his horse and fled, but was pursued and captured at the house of Mrs. Thomas, near Mr. Hickhn's where his (Reynold's) mother had conveyed him. Mr. Hicklin was here pressed into the service and ordered to take his wagon and convey the prisoner to Pleasant Hill. This he did, the wounded man lyini< in the bottom of the wagon upon his mother's lap. When they arrived at Pleasant Hill, Mr. Hicklin was ordered to drive near a certain house, and just as he did so a brother of James Copeland, named Allen Copeland, rode up to the wagon and shot Reynolds twice through the head.

Julius B. Higley

Farmer and stock raiser, section 14, was born in Rutland, Meigs County, Otiio, November 9, 1822, and is a son of Cyrus Higley, a native of Vermont, and born July 26, 1787; he died July 30, 1854. His grandfather, Brewster Higley, a soldier of the Revolution, died at the advanced age of over eighty-eight years, he having been a native of Connecticut, and the first white settler in the township. He was also the first judge of Gallia County, Ohio, having moved into that State in 1797. Mr. Higley lived in Meigs Co inty until i866, when he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and located in Prairie Township. He received his education in the common schools and at Chester Academy, and has always followed the occupation of a farmer Was married March 14, 1844, to Maria Louisa Fuqua, of Greenup County, Kentucky. She was born October 16, 1824, and is a daughter of Moses Fuqua, he having been a native of Virginia and of French origin. The family consists of seven children living and one, the eldest daughter, dead: Silas F., born January 25, 1845; Frances E., born September 24, 1846, died March 8, 1869; Cynthia, born February 17, 1848; Dennis B., born September 28, 1849; Artemus J., born October i, 1851; Addie L., born March 13, 1855; Stephen W., born May 3, 1857; Hnbert T., born August 19, 1864. Mr. Higley and family were reared Presbyterians, but since living in Missouri have been connected with the Congregational Church. They are all thorough advocates of temperance, and poUtically, Republicans. Mr. Higley has the management of the John McCoy farm in Prairie Township.

John T. Hogard

Farmer and stock raiser, section 34, was born in the Province of Quebec, November 25, 1838, and when but an infant his parents moved to Plattsburi^h, Clinton County, New York. Lived there four years, then went back to Canada, and from there to Wabashaw County, Minnesota. He was the son of Henry and Ann Haynes, natives of England. He remained in Minnesota until 1867, when he located in Prairie Township, Jackson County, Missouri. Was married January 2, 1863, to Rebecca Laren, of Wabashaw County, Mmnesota, formerly of the Province of Quebec, Canada, who was born April 12, 1846. The family consists of four children living, and one dead: Jennie, born April 6, 1865; Katie, born October 4, 1868; Nora, born November 30, 1870; Eddie, born March 15, 1873, and died December i, 1877, ^i^d Charlie, born August i, 1878. Mr. Hogard owns 140 acres of fine land, well cultivated and stocked. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Hogard is a strong advocate of the temperance cause. His mother made her home with him till she died in 1872. They are well respected people and with all their comfortable surroundings form a pleasant family circle.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post-office Lee's Summit, was born June 1, 1833, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and spent his youth on a farm When nineteen years of age he immigrated to Butler County, Ohio, and engaged in farming, and came from there to this county in December, 1868. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres, well improved. He married Miss Frances E. Hall, a native of Butler County, Ohio, born April 2, 1833. Their marriage occurred December 7, 1854. They have had seven children, five of whom are living: Lizzie A., now Mrs. Caldwell; Annie G., Bertha J., now Mrs. Leslie; Charles H., and Amanda G.

Frank Inlow

Farmer and stock dealer, was born in Clark County, Ohio, February 28, 1835, where he resided until twenty-two years of age. Thence to Whitley County, Indiana, for ten years and to Johnson County, Kansas, for two years, and from there came to Jackson County, Missouri, where he has since lived. Was married April 29, 1858, to Orella Cone, of Whitley County, Indiana, who was born January 30, 1837. Her father, Edwin Cone, was a native of Connecticut, and her mother a native of Ohio. By this union five children have been born : William C, born February 18, 1859; Edwin M., born February 10, 1861, and died May 5, 1865; Charles W., born August 5, 1863; Isadora, born February 15, 1866, and Arabella, born October 22, 1868. Mr. Inlow and wife had but very little means when they started in life, but now they own a fine farm of 500 acres, well cultivated and stocked. He is an earnest advocate of good schools and, although a heavy tax-payer, says it always does him good to pay his school tax, be it ever so large.

Marion M. Johnstone

Farmer, section 30, is a native of Woodford County, Kentucky, born February 28, 1838, and was the son of Joseph B. and Sally Johnstone, who were both natives of Kentucky. He lived in Woodford, Henry and Jefferson Counties for thirty-six years, when he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and located on his present farm in Prairie Township. He was married October 24, 1874, to Annie E. Goff, of Jefferson County, Kentucky, who was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, October 16, 1837; she is the daughter of James VV. and Mary Goff. James W. was a native of Virginia and the son of Ambrose Goff, who was a valiant soldier under Washington in the Revolutionary War. There has been one child born to them, Olie, born November 16, 1877. Mr. Johnstone owns a choice eighty-acre farm, well improved. As another member of the family, J. B. Johnstone, the father of our subject, lives with him; the old gentleman is now in the seventy-fifth year ot his age, but retains all his physical and mental faculties. Mr. Johnstone is an artist of no small merit; one of his pieces is an oil painting of Castle Carde, England, and would vie with many of the works of those called masters of the art. His genius also displays itself in being able to make almost any kind of mechanical work that has ever been invented.

William S. Jones

Farmer and stock raiser, section 24, is a native of Boyle County, Kentucky, and was born October 3, 1820, and is a son of Joshua Jones, a native of Virginia. He lived in Boyle County till the Spring of 1854 and then moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and located in Prairie Township, where he has since lived, except a short time during the Civil War. He was married September 12, 1842, to Jemima Best a native of Garrard County, Kentucky, born in 1823. They had a family of thirteen children, five of whom are still living: Mary E., John W., George A., Nancy E. , and Minnie L. Mr. Jones enlisted about August i, 1861, as a member of Colonel Rosser's Regiment under General Price. October 3, 1 86 1, he was sent home under a sick furlough and on his return to his regiment at Osceola, he fell in with Colonel Hays at Big Blue, where he had a recruiting camp. About November 11, 1861, they were attacked by Federals under Lieutenant-Colonel Anthony, at White Oak. During the engagement John P. Williams, a neighbor, was fatally wounded, and while Mr. Jones was trying to raise him up, he, himself, was shot through the right lung. Was then placed with Mr. Williams and another neighbor in a wagon and conveyed to their respective homes. He lay from November 11, 1861, till May 1862, and when just able to to rise from his bed was taken prisoner by the Federals and conveyed to Kansas City, where he was kept for about three months and then released. He then went to Fort Union, New Mexico, and in December, 1862, returned and found his family in Chnton County, where they were obliged to move after Order No. II. He remained with them till the close of the War, and then returned to his farm to find it despoiled of everything. He was also a heavy loser in personal property. When his family moved to Clinton County, they drove a pair of twoyear old steers to an old wagon, and what was hauled on that was all that was saved of their large amount of property. They now have a fine farm of 360 acres, all well improved and stocked. He is now in the sixty-first year of his age, and although he has suffered greatly from his wound, still he enjoys good bodily health. He and his family are members of the Baptist Church, and he is also an active member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the Knights of Phythias.

Druggist, Greenwood, was born in Ashland County, Ohio, August 23, 1836, and remained there until 1865; then went to C;difornia, and lived there two years and returned to Ohio; after remaining a short time, he came to Missouri, and located in Prairie Township, Jackson County, where he has ever since lived, except in 1873, when he made an extended visit over Scotland and Ireland. He finished his education at the High Schools of Ashland and Savannah, Ohio. Was first married to Matilda Houston, of Guernsey County, Ohio, in April, 1869. She died eight months thereafter. Was again married November 20, 1873, to Flora V. Van Meter, of Ohio; they have two children : Alda Engle, born August 5, 1876, and Glenn Irvin, born August 9, 1878 Mr. Kirkton carries a well selected stock of drugs, oils, paints and stationery. By his genial disposition he wins many friends, and he and his estimable wife are highly respected. They are both active members of the United Presbyterian Church. When he first located in

Greenwood, widow of the late L. M. Maddox, was born in Russell County, "Virginia, January 16, 1832, and left there when but a child, and came to Jackson County, Missouri. Her parents settled near Independence, and hved there three years, then moved to Cass County, Missouri, and there she remained until she was married, December 28, 1857, ^to L. M. Maddox. They moved to Jackson County, and located in Prairie Township, and lived there till 1862. Thence to Clay County for one year, and resided in Kentucky eighteen months. They returned to Cass County, Missouri, and lived there until 1879. Mr. Maddox died August 31, 1865, in Cass County. The family consisted of three children: Jane Ann, born September 25, 1857; Thomas L., born July 24, i860, and Sarah E., born January 25, 1862. Thomas L. died in November, 1861. Mr. Maddox was quite an extensive land owner, having control of 4,000 acres, mostly in Jackson and Cass Counties. During the War he lost about $16,000 worth of property, consisting of stock improvements, and household goods. Mrs. Maddox has spent nearly her entire life in Missouri, and has seen and endured all the trials of a pioneer Hfe, and all the losses and hardships of the War; yet she is a lady of remarkable vigor, of both body and mind. She now owns about 600 acres of choice land, almost all improved, and all supplied with good buildings and orchards. She also owns eighty acres of very valuable land near Westport. Mr. Maddox, during his life-time, was engaged in farming and stock raising. During the War, Mrs. Maddox, while she remained on the farm, was obliged to pull down her kitchen for fuel. She was also compelled to bury, in the ground, what necessaries she had for food. She now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Jane Ann Smith, in Greenwood. Mrs. Maddox and her daughter are both active members of the Baptist Church.

Luther Mason

Farmer and stock raiser, section 19, was born October i, 1808, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and was educated at the Transylvania University, ot Lexington. He moved to Estes County in 1831, and became interested in the Red River Iron Works. In 1836 he sold his interest in this, and in 1837 took a trip' through Missouri and this county. In the spring of 1838 he to moved and settled at Independence, remaining for two years, and then to the farm on which he now resides. He now owns about 965 acres of land, 700 of which are under fence. He gives his attention principally to stock-raising. He has filled the position of countv judge for two years, and has also been school director. In 1841 he married Miss Martha M. Price, a native of Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, born August 12, 1820. Mrs. Mason died March 7, 1X76, leaving a family of five children: Annie B. , now Mrs. Yantis, of Marshall; Mattie, now Mrs. Dermont, of Independence; Florida, Daniel P., and Carrie W. , now Mrs. Wilson; they have lost four. Mr. Mason is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Matthew B. Miller

Farmer and stock raiser, section 22, is a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, born July 4, 1827. He lived there until 1868, and then moved to Prairie Township, Jackson County, Missouri, and located on the farm which he now occupies. He was educated in the common schools in Pennsylvania, and also took a regular course for two years at Jefferson College. Has followed farming ever since he was married, and before that followed the occupation of bricklaying. He was married March 9, 1852, to Agnes Fergus, of Washington County, Pennsylvania. She was born March 12, 1834. There have been born to them: Thomas B., born May 19, 1853; Hugh F., born April 25, 1855; Mary J., born July i, 1857; Matthew W., born June 17, 1859; David S., born December 19, 1861; John G., born March 27, 1864; Martha A., born May 21, 1867, and Aggie, born September 2, 1874. Martha A. died October, 10, 1869. Mr. Miller has served as school director almost continuously, and takes an active interest in the advancement of education. He is also a strong temperance man, and he and wife and daughter are active members of the United Presbyterian Church at Greenwood. He owns 135 acres of fine land, well cultivated, on what is known as the Younger farm, two and one-half miles southwest of Greenwood. It was one of the first places settled in this part of the country, consequently one of the best. He never received any assistance in starting in life, and what he has accumulated has been by the united industry of himself and family.

Of the firm of J. R. & R. S. Nicholson, grain and lumber dealers, Greenwood, was born in Addison County, Vermont, June 28, 1814, and lived there about nine years Then moved with his parents to Pike County, Illinois ; resided there until October, 1868, when he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and engaged in farming for nine years, but of late has been in his present business. Married Mary M. Bagby in 1833 by whom he had eight children : Cornelius, John R., James, William, Henry J., Daniel, Benjamin and Hattie. Mrs. Nicholson died in April 1875. He was again married June 20, 1877, to Mrs. Jane Conner, of Jackson County, Missouri, the widow of W. J. Conner late, of New Mexico. Mr. Nicholson and wife are both members and earnest laborers in the Christian Church in Greenwood. Mr. Nicholson is one of the elders, and to his labors the church is much indebted for its prosperity. Mr. Nicholson has town property of five acres where he raises a large amount of choice fruit. He also has a fine large brick residence. He also owns an interest in the grain and lumber business, and is having a fine trade.

Superintendent of Poor Farm, section 13, post-office Lee's Summit, was born June 9, 1847 ill Bath County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. In 1859 he accompanied his parents to Hendricks County, Indiana, and remained there several years. He came to Jackson County in 1866, and has made this his home since. He received his collegiate education at McGee College, in Macon County Missouri, and in 1872 commenced teaching and continued therein until he took charge of the Poor Farm on the first of March 1851. He was the Democratic nominee for representative from the Kansas City district in the fall of 1875, but was beaten by Mr. Twiss. He was married August, 5, 1875, to Miss S. E. Steel, a native of this county, born February, 14, i860.

Farmer, section 36, post-office Lee's Summit, was born October 23, 1841 in Essex County, New Jersey, and was taken to St. Louis when quite young and reared there. He immigrated to Jacksonville, Illinois, in 1852, and remained there some five years engaged in the printing business. Then he returned to St. Louis in 1857, and remained there until the spring of 1875, when he came to Jackson County and settled on his present farm. He owns 240 acres, 205 of which are under cultivation. In his manners he is every inch a gentleman, and has won the respect of a large circle of friends. He has filled the office of school director, and has always taken a deep interest in educational matters. In 1866 he married Miss Sarah Barrett, a native of Illinois, born in 1845. She was principally reared and educated in St. Louis. They have had six children, five of whom are living : William H., Francis B., Ella M., Oliver P. and Arthur T. Mrs. Schureman is a member of the Christian Church.

Farmer, section 2, post-office Lee's Summit, was borri February 22, 1837 in St. Lawrence County, New York, and at nineteen years of age went to Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Massachusetts, and remained there two years. He finished his academic course at Philips Exeter Academy, at Exeter, New Hampshire, and in i860 entered Yale College, at New Haven, Connecticut; remained there two years, then commenced the Junior year at Harvard College, and graduated with the class of 1864. Then entered the law department and graduated from that in 1866, and came West in the fall of that year, opening a law office in Kansas City. He practiced for ten years, when his health and voice failed, and he was obliged to give up the profession. He then moved to the farm he now occupies and commenced farming. He owns 160 acres of land, on which he has an orchard of forty-three acres. He has never been an office-seeker, but has always given his attention to his business. In his manners he is much of a gentleman. April 14, 1870, he married Mrs. Susan E. Goss, widow of Ernest Goss, a Federal officer, killed in the late War. She is a native of this county, born June 18, 1845. They have one child, Jessie M. Mrs. Scoville also has one child by her former husband, Emmet G. They are members' of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Scoville is a member of the A. F. and A. M.

W. W. Smith

Was born in Ross County, Ohio, March 24,1840, and is a son of Michael Smith, a native of Pennsylvania. He lived in Ross County for thirty years, and in 1870 moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and located near Lee's Summit; his occupation has always been that of a farmer. He was married December 18, 1862, to Elizabeth Drummond, of Ross County, Ohio, born December 28, 1841. The family consists of five children: Charles R., born October 19, 1863; Weldon, born October 2, 1865 ; Edgar L., born December 12, 1867 ; Harry, born August 27, 1870 ; and Willie D., born January 10, 1876. Mr. Smith enlisted as a member of Company D, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served with them four months. Was in the battles of South Mountain and Frederick City, Maryland, and was honorably discharged in September, 1864. He had three brothers in the Union Army, and they all made fine records during the War. He is now superintending the large stock and grain farm of Wm. McCoy, in Prairie Township. Has a fine lot of stock and is considered an excellent farmer. He and his family form a pleasant home circle, and are well regarded in the community as excellent citizens. Politically he is a Republican.

Bruce Stoner

Farmer, section t, post-office Lee's Summit, was born on the 20th of May, 1850, in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He immigrated to Illinois when seventeen years of age, and remained there one year, then came to Vernon County, this State, and resided there about two years. Soon came to this county and settled on the land which he now owns, consisting of eighty acres, and has it all under cultivation. In 1872 he married Miss Jennie M. Winship, a native of Ohio, born on the 7th of August, 1848. They have had two children : James B. and Edwin ; lost one child.

Mrs. Elizabeth J. Thomas

Section 25, widow of James E. Thomas. She was born in Cass County Missouri, January 19, 1838, and is the daughter of Andrew Wilson, late of Jackson County. She lived in Cass County about sixteen years, then moved close to Lee's Summit, Jarkson County, and remained there eight years, and then on the farm on which she now resides. Was married September i, 1851, to John P. WilUams, a native of Kentucky, born February 21, 1833. Three children were born:

Warner, born June 15, 1856; Lucy, born January 30, 1859, married and living in Cass County; and Andrew, born February 12, 1861. Mr. Williams started November 8 1861, to join the Confederate forces at White Oak, and on the nth was wounded, brought home, and died November 12, 1861. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and before the War was a farmer and stock dealer, and a highly respected citizen. The widow was again married January 19, 1863, to Wm. C. Conners. He was a member of the State Militia, but never in any engagement On the night of June 4, 1865, he was at his home near Greenwood, with his family, and about ten o'clock at night was called out of his house and asked the way to Pleasant Hill. Just as he stepped outside of the door he was shot through the head by a party of six or eight Confederates. Several other Union men were killed that same night in the neighborhood. At the time of his death he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a respected citizen. Our subject was again married June i, 1867, to James E. Thomas. By this marriage one child was born, Henry, July 10, 1869. Mr. Thomas was in the Confederate Army three years, and continued to live on the farm until he died, June 19, 1874. He controlled, at the time of his death, 114 acres of land about two miles east of Greenwood, well cultivated and stocked, where Mrs. Thomas now resides, and with the aid of her sons, Andrew and Henry, farms the place. She was, during the time of her trials, and still is, a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and only the confidence she has had in a Heavenly Protector has enabled her to survive her unusually severe hardships. She is a lady of strong physical and mental powers, and a highly respected member of society.

R. S. Thomas

Telegraph operator and station agent at Greenwood. The subject of this sketch, although a very young man, is one who, on account of his diligence in study and by his upright and moral character, has won for himself not only a fine reputation, but also an honorable and lucrative position. He is one of the youngest, if not altogether the youngest, employe on the road that holds such a position as he does, and is well known all along the line as one of the most trustworthy. He is a native of Missouri, and his father and grandfather have figured largely in building up the best interests of Jackson County. His grandfather, especially, is well known as one of the most earnest laborers in the Baptist Church in this part of Missouri.

Was born in Madison County, Illinois, December 2, 1846. At the age of ten years, he went with his parents to Wabashaw County, Minnesota, and lived there ten years, and then moved to Prairie Township, Jackson County, Missouri. He was educated, in the common schools of Illinois and Minnesota, and was afterward a graduate of Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College, in Chicago. He was married, May 11, 1869, to Mollie Wilson, of Lee's Summit. She was the daughter of D. C. Wilson, and was born December 9, 1849, in Danville, Boyle County, Kentucky. Their family circle consists of five children : Wyman, born November 2, 1870; Mabel, February 16, 1872; Gertie, June i, 1874; Frankie, November 6, 1876, and Wilson, March 31, 1879. Mr. Thompson owns beautiful town property, with a fine residence. He is making great efforts to give his children a good education.

Clara M. Van Hoy

Section 25, widow of the late Dr. W. W. Van Hoy, who died in Greenwood, September 13, 1877. He was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, August 27, 1838, and came to Pleasant Hill, Missouri, when about three years of age. On May 12, 1868, he located in Prairie Township, Jackson County, on the farm on which his family now live. He was educated at St. Louis, and was an active practicing physician from 1859 until his death. He was married, November 17, 1858, to Clara M. Bricker, who was born in FrankHn County, Pennsylvania, on the twelfth day of August, 1843. The family consists of eight children: Libbie, born September 4, 1859; Edwin, February 22, 1862; Nannie, March 13, 1864; Charlie, October 6, 1866; Ruth, November 9, 1868; Maud, March 6, 1871; Cheltie and Willie (twins), December 2, 1872. Mr. Van Hoy, during his lifetime, was a successful practitioner, and a man who stood very high in the community in which he lived, and by his death society lost a useful and honored citizen, and the family a kind and loving husband and father. He left a fine estate of 147 acres of choice land, all well improved and stocked.

J. L. Van Meter

Farmer and stock raiser, section 16, was born in Clarke County, Ohio, October 30, 1820, and remained there till the spring of 1867 ; then moved to Wabashaw County, Minnesota, and remained one year. In the spring of 1868 he located on his present farm, in Prairie Township, Jackson County, Missouri. He was a son of Joel Van Meter, a native of New Jersey, but of Hollandish deScent. He was married to Martha N. Engle, of Clarke County, Ohio, August 16, 1842. By this marriage there are three children living : Alvin C, born July 13, 1843, and now in Nova Scotia, in the agricultural implement business ; Flora V., September 9, 1851, now the wife of J. A. Kirkton, at Greenwood, Missouri; Charles E., November 2, 1854, a student at Lincoln College, Greenwood, preparing himself for professsional labors. Mrs. Van Meter died February 24, 1861. He married for his second wife, Amanda E. Cline, November 23, 1861. She was born in Chnton County, Ohio, March 9, 1837. Four sons have been born by this marriage : Clarence L., born January 2, 1863 ; Chauncy W., October 12, 1854; Burt C, March 20, 1869, and William H., January 20, 1871. Alvin C. wasamember of the 1 6th Ohio Battery for four years during the Civil War. He served faithfully and well, and received an honorable discharge at the close of the War. Charles E. has been a member of the Regular Army for five years. He was located in Louisiana, at Mount Vernon, AJabama, at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, and at Fort Missoula, Montana, where he was promoted to sergeant, and served as post-sergeant-major for one year, and was then discharged at the expiration of his term of service. Mr. Van Meter controls one of the best 160-acre farms in Prairie Township, well improved and stocked. Mr. Van Meter and wife and three of their children at home are active church members.

Robert Watson

Proprietor of Lee's Summit and Belton Nurseries, was born in County Durham, England, January 7, 1819, and remai;ied there till 1850, and then emigrated to America, and located in Chatham, Illinois, and remained there about seventeen years, and then moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1868. He was brought up on a farm until he was eighteen years of age ; was then engaged in railroading until he emigrated, and was then engaged as railroad contractor and road master in Illinois, until he settled in Missouri, and has ever since been engaged in the nursery and hedge-plant business "He now has 130 acres, within two miles of Lee's Summit, in nursery stock; also fifty acres more joining Lee's Summit on the east. The nursery at present contains 60,000 two-year-old apple ti'ees, 100,000 one-year-old, and 225,000 grafts, ready to set ; 5,000 two-year-old peach trees, and 50,000 one-year-old; also an immense amount of the different varieties of small fruits. He also owns 178 acres of land in Cass County, one mile east of Belton, where most of his hedge plants are raised, and where he has fifty acres of them ready for spring setting. His sales for the year 1880 were over $15,000, and he employs from six to fifty hands. He started in life without financial help, and all his property has been accumulated by his thrift and industry. He is a member of the Church of England, a fine business man, and one universally respected and esteemed for his hberality, high moral character and strict business integrity.

Daniel Whiting

DANIEL WHITING, Proprietor of Lee's Summit Grain Elevator, is a native of Alleghany County, New York, and was born January 22,, 1855. He went with his parents when but a child to Wayne County, New York, and remained there till twenty-two years of age. He never had the opportunity of attending school, but l.y his own efforts and perseverence has acquired a good education, and is acknowledged a good business man. He went to Walworth County, Wisconsin, and thence to Marathon County, Wisconsin, and remained about ten years; thence to Whiteside County, Illinois, and remained about eleven years, and in 1869 came to Jackson County, Missouri, and located at Lee's Summit and engaged in the gram business. He was married in 1853 to EHzabeth M. Miller, a native of New York. The following children were born to this family, viz: Belle M., now the wife of Erastus F. Jones, of Lee's Summit; George A., who died at the age of seventeen years; Charles D., now a student at Kansas City College; Emma C, who died at the age of sixteen years; and William S., who died when one year old. Mr. Whiting had no financial assistance when he started in life, but worked by the month in the Wisconsin pineries, also at milling and then in buying and running lumber down the Mississippi from Dubuque to St. Louis. He again went into the milling business in Warsaw, Missouri, but through unforeseen ( ircumstances, he lost all that he had accumulated, and in 1858 he went to Illinois and worked as a farm hand, but was soon able to purchase forty acres of land, and soon after another forty ; after improving his eighty acres, he sold it for fifty dollars per acre, and with the proceeds began the grain shipping business at Lee's Summit, in which business he was successful, and in 1870 he formed a partnership with Josiah Collins, and together they erected the first and only grain elevator in Lee's Summit. The building cost $5,000, and had a capacity of 10,000 bushels. He remained in partnership fifteen months, then bought out his partner's interest, and in four years remodeled the elevator and put in a steam engine of twenty-five horse- power. In the year ending February i, i8-^i, he had shipped 50,000 bushels of wheat, 120,000 bushels of corn, 12,000 bushels of flax seed, and 2,000 bushels of oats. He is also in partnership with Latham & Boggs in the live stock trade, and doing an extensive business. He owns 320 acres of very choice farm land, well improved and stocked. All this has been accumulated since 1858 by Mr. Whiting's uutiring industry and good management. He is a pleasant and social man, and one universally respected tor his moral character and strict business integrity. He and wife are members of the Episcopal Church, and he takes an active interest in all matters pertaining to the public welfare, and is a living example of what man can accomplish by honesty and industry.

John Wigginton

Was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, April 22, 1794; lived there till he attained his majority, then moved to Howard County, Missouri, where he lived till 1840, and then located in Jackson County, near Independence, and lived there, and in Independence, until 1853, when he located in Prairie Township. He was married to Mrs. Mary Ann Gillett, of Howard County, Missouri, in 1831. She was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky, January 5, 1X09. There were five children born to this family: James, born January 6, 1833; William, born May 26, 1834; Amanda, May 9, 1836; Mollie C, February 2, 1842, and George W., September 4, 1843. ^^r. Wigginton was a carpenter by trade, but spent most of his time in farming. He was a southern man by birth, and his symp 1 thies were with the southern cause, but he took no very active part; yi t while in Lafayette County attending to the wants of his family he was killed by the FederdI troops. He was at that time in the sixty-eighth year of his age. His personal property was all taken and his house burned, leaving- only the land. His sons were all in the Confederate service, and served faithfully during the War, and all three of them were severely wounded. George Wigginton, the youngest son and the one giving this sketch, was a member of Company B, Colonel Jones' Regiment, under General Price for a part of the time, and afterward during the remainder of the time, with Quantrell. At the close of the War, George Wigginton settled on the farm just one mile east of Lee's Summit, and began improving his farm of eighty acres. His aged mother and sister find a pleasant home with the son and brother.

M. J. Wilkin

Farmer and stock raiser, section 30, is a native of Harrison County, Ohio, and was born May i, 1835, and is a son of John Wilkin, who was born and reared on the same farm in Ohio on which our subject was born and reared, till he was fifteen years of age. He then went into the milling business with his father and brother, and continued in that business for fifteen years; then in 1865 sold his mill and in the spring of 1866 located in Platte County, Missouri, and remained there two years ; then moved to Jackson County and settled in Prairie Township, where he has since remained, engaged in farming and stock-raising, but makes a specialty of sheep husbandry. He was married November 9, 1854, to Martha J. McKittrick, who was born August 18 1832, in Harrison County, Ohio. By this union they have had five children: Mary E. , burn September 8, 1855, now the wife of A. B. Chambers; Robert J., born August 14, 1857; Annetta J , born February 21, i860; Ella B., born July 8, 1862 ; and Orissa A., born November 26, 1864. The entire family are active and consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wilkin is known as a strong advocate of the temperance cause and an earnest advocate of good schools. He owns 160 acres of choice land, well improved and stocked. Another member of the family is the aged mother of Mrs. Wilkin, Mrs. Mary F. McKittrick, now in the seventy-first year of her age, and whose declining days are made pleasant by the attentions and thoughtfulness of children and grandchildren.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 36, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, June I, 1819; lived there until six years of age, then moved with his parents to Jackson County, and settled three miles east of Independence. Mr. Wilson's father built the first mill erected in Jackson County ; it was run by horsepower and would grind from fifteen to eighteen bushels of corn per day. His father made the first brick in the county at Independence, and the first brick house was built from these brick by a man by the name of Roberts. It was built on the corner east of the Chrisman-Sawyer bank, in the year 1828. In the year 1833 Mr. Wilson's father moved into Cass County and our subject lived there until he was marrried ; then, in 1841, moved on the farm on which he now resides. Mr. Wilson attended school in the first school taught in Jackson County, which was located a .little southwest of Independence. The school house was built of notched poles with dirt floor; the school was taught by William Ferrill, a Methodist minister, and, as Mr. Wilson says, one of the best men that ever lived. He was married June 28, 1840, to Elizabeth A. Farmer, who was born in Meigs County, Tennessee, March 5, 182 1. There have been ten children born to them, eight of whom are living: Nancy J , born June 22, 1842; Lucinda, October i, 1844; Ruth, November 3, 1846; Sarah E., September 26, 1848; John H. September 26, 1850; William A., August 22, 1852; Ann, October i, 1858; Fannie E. , February 15, 1861; Miry L., July 5, 1864, and James F., November 14, 1866. Nancy J., and Ruth are both dead. When Mr. Wilson located upon his present farm his means were very limited, having just enough to purchase a little land and build a small log cabin ; he now owns 540 acres, a fertile and well cultivated farm, which is well stocked and has all the necessarv improvements. During the War he was a heavy loser in all his stock and improvements, and at the close of the War had to begin almost anew. He endured all the various vicissitudes of a pioneer's life but by his untiring industry and strict moral conduct he has outlived all these hardships and is now very comfortably situated. He and his excellent family are highly respected by their large circle of acquaintances. Having been deprived in youth of the privileges of an education, he fully appreciates its worth and spares no pains in educating his children ; two of his sons are graduates, and are at present among our foremost teachers.

Eli J. Worthington

ELI J. WORTHINGTON, Farmer and stock raiser, section 13, was born in Johnson County, Missouri, February 18, 1841 ; when quite young he moved with his parents to Jackson County, Missouri, and located in Prairie Township, near where he now lives. Received his education in Jackson County. He was a son of James Worthington, who was a native of Kentucky, and settled in Missouri at an early day. He was married October 18, 1876, to Mary J. Williamson, who was born in Lafayette County, Missouri, Decemberi6, 1852, and was a daughter of Turner Williamson, of the same county. One child was born: Daisy Louisa, born August 26, 1877. He owns a farm of 130 acres of fine land, well improved. He has spent considerable time in traveling to the mountains. New Mexico, and Dakota Territory; yet in all his travels has found no more attractive place than Jackson County. July 8, 1880, he was deeply afflicted by the death of his estimable wife.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 13, is a native of Johnson County, Missouri, and was born November 17, 1843. His parents came to Jackson County when he was quite young and located near the farm now owned by him. He received his education in the common schools of Jackson County and setded on his farm in the year 1872 March 12, 1874, he was married to Miss Nancy Reider, who was born in Park County, Indiana, July 17, 1853; she is the daughter of Daniel Reider, of this county. One child has been born to them: Madison R., born April 26, 1879. He never had any financial assistance but has been a hardworking and careful man, and has a beautiful home; his farm consists of 130 acres under a fine state of .cultivation. He has always lived on a farm, excepting two years when he was engaged in freighting on the plains.

Retired clergyman and physician, Greenwood, was born in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia, February 24, 1804, and lived there till twelve years of age, then moved with his parents to Blount County, Tennessee, and remained there fifteen years; then removed to Johnson County Indiana, in 1831, and on the loth day of December, 1832, was married to Lucinda Fain. She was born in Pulaski County Kentucky, January 16, 1816, who was the daughter of Colonel Fain who was a well-known soldier in the War of 1812. Their family consisted of nine children, all of whom are hving except Joseph A., and was killed at Lawrence, Kansas, in the Quantrell raid in 1863. Mr. Joseph A. Woods was at that time first-lieutenant in the i6th Regiment, Kansas Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Woods had five sons in the Federal Army, the youngest of them being only a Uttle past fourteen years of age when he enlisted; all of whom served faithfully and well. After being married in 1832, in Indiana, Mr. Woods remained there till 1850, then moved to Oskaloosa, Iowa, and remained there seven years, thence to Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, where he remained till i860, and thence to Shawnee County, Kansas, where he lived until 1866; then returned to Nodaway County and lived until 1868, when he located in Prairie Township, Jackson County, where he has since lived. He was educated in Blount County, Tennessee, first, in a common school, then three years in the literary department of the Southwestern Theological College, then three years in the theological department, under the tuition of Rev. Isaac Anderson, D. D. He commenced the practice of medicine in Indiana, and practiced in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. He was ordained a minister of the New School Presbyterian Church in 1829, and labored as pastor of said church at Oskaloosa and Pella, Iowa, and also at Auburn, Kansas. During the War, Mr. Woods was a heavy loser by the destruction of personal property, and some fine blooded stock ; his farms in Nodaway County, Missouri, and in Shawnee County, Kansas, were stripped of everything. Mr. Woods has been an honored and useful citizen, and still, in his old age, retains all his faculties, both physical and mental, to an extraordinary degree. He has a beautiful home in the village of Greenwood, and he and his excellent companion seem to be spending their days in comfort and peace, and beloved by all. ^

John S. Anderson

Farmer and stock raiser, section 22, post-office Belton, was born in Belmpnt County, Ohio, August 27, 1819, and after obtaining his education, he commenced farming. This he continue'ti until the spring of 1847, when he engaged in the mercantile business. In the fall of 1856, he was elected sheriff of the county, and held the office until 1859, when he became connected with the papermanufacturing business. In 1863 he sold his interests in the paper mill, bought the old homestead, and was engaged in farming until the fall of 1866, when he came to Jackson County. He resided at Independence, engaged in business until 1868, when he moved on his present farm of 230 acres of well improved land. His marriage was in in Belmont, Anderson County, Ohio, December 7, 1847, to Miss Susan Magee. They have had ten children, seven of whom are living r Sarah E., Alvin M., John W., Ada R., Rush M., Lucy E., and Homer C. Three are deceased: Wilber L., Willie J., and Mary N. Mrs. Anderson died May 29, 1880 leaving many friends to mourn her loss.

William Bales

Farmer, section 19, post-office Westport, was born December 28, 1834, near Kansas City, and has been reared and educated in this county. When sixteen years of age he went to Kansas City and engaged as clerk in a general merchandise store ; the post-office was kept in the store, and he assisted in that department. In 1854, he went to Weston with J. C. Ranson, and remained but a short time, when the store was burned. Then, returned to Kansas City where Mr. Ranson started a general merchandise store, and was appointed postmaster; Mr. Bales attended to the duties of the office and assisted in the store. He was afterward connected with a wholesale grocery for two years, and in 1859 he opened a grocery store on his own account. This he operated till the fall of 1862, and also sold a stock of drugs. During the War he was employed to take care of property for parties who were afraid to remain ; he was also a member of the Home Guards. He moved to his present farm in the fall of 1864 ; it contains 280 acres of fine land, all well improved. November 7, 1862, he was married to Miss Hattie Evans born February 19, 1843, who was the first child born in Kansas City after it was incorporated. She is the daughter of W. B. Evans, one of the original owners of the town site. They have had one child : Walter J., born January

P. H. Baxter

Of the firm of King & Co., dealers in general merchandise, drugs, etc., was born in Clay County, Missouri, June 21, 1840, and when about two years of age was taken by his parents to Caldwell County. From there he went to Buchanan County, and received his education at St. Joseph. Then obtained a position at the Missouri State Prison as guard, and served as such until 1861, when he enlisted in Company D, Saunder's Regiment as orderly sergeant. He served for one year, and on account of disability, was discharged; Returned to St. Joe, and in 1863 went to Nebraska City, where he was employed as assistant wagonmaster on the plains, and in 1866 came to Jackson County. He located at New Santa Fe, and is now doing a good business in his line. He was married in this county April 3, 1869, to Martha Rice. They had four children : Ruth, Harry, Joe P. and OUie.

Morgan Boone

Farmer, section 20, post-office Westport, was born November i, 1851, in the same house in which he now resides. He was principally reared in this county. He moved to Lawrence, Kansas, in 1861, and remained there eight years, and then returned to this county. He spent three years traveling through Colorado and Texas, also took a trip to Arkansas. He settled on the old homestead in the spring of 1873. He owns 174 acres of land, 100 of which are under cultivation. He married Miss L. E. David in August, 1874. She is a native of Illinois, and was born June 17, 1857. They have a family of three children: Ernest M., Amy and Lawrence N.

Hickman's Mills, is a native of Kentucky, born October 18, 1828, and received his education at Bacon College, Harrodsburgh, graduating in 1846. He then commenced the study of medicine with his brother. Dr. John Bryant, and in 1848 he attended the Transylvania University, of Lexington. He graduated in the same school at Louisville, Kentucky, in the spring of 1850, and then came to this county, locating at Independence. He then followed his profession until the fall of 1850, when he went to Brunswick. There he continued practicing ; returned to Independence in the spring of 185 1, and in 1852 removed to Lee's Summit. He afterward came to this township, settling near Hickman's Mills, and in 1864 went to Carson City, Nevada. In 1866 he returned to Jackson County, and is now doing a lucrative business. His marriage was in Independence.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Clay County, Illinois, April i, 1836, and was there reared and educated. In June, i860, he came to this county, commenced farming, and was so employed until his removal to Illinois, where, in connection with farming, he took up the butchering business. In the spring of 1 86 7 he returned to Jackson County, locating at Lee's Summit, and until the spring of 1878, was engaged in the mercantile and newspaper business. Then moved on the farm where he now resides; he owns 424 acres of land. Mr. Connely was married in this county September 6, i860, to Miss Caroline C. Wyatt. They have five children living: Mary E., Rosie M., Lillie v., Daisy D. and Willie B. C. Two are deceased, Annie and Charlie.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Bath County, Kentucky, March 18, 1827, and when seven years of age came with his parents to this county, where he was reared. After receiving his education, he commenced freighting across the plains, and continued it until 1854, when he engaged in his present business. Now owns a farm of 236 acres, well improved, \yith three springs upon it. September 7, 1854, Mr. Davis was married in this county, to Miss Marian F. Wells. They had eleven children, six of whom are living: Moses M., James E., John W. , Arzelia M., Nancy A., and Mattie F. Five are deceased: William O., Nathaniel K., Mary A., Oliver P. and an infant.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post-office Belton, Cass County, was born in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1845, ^'^'i ""^^ there reared and educated. He early commenced farming, and in the spring of 1867 came to this county, and has since lived here, owning a fine farm of 320 acres, well improved. He is engaged in raising stock to some extent, and has a desirable residence.

William Dodson

Farmer, section 22, post-office Westport, was born September 15, 1825, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and was reared there as a farmer. He learned the carpenter's trade in his youth, and has followed it considerably through life. Came West in 1857, and settled at Leavenworth, Kansas; remained there four years, engaged, first, in the cattle business, then in the farm and dairy business. In June, 1862, he made a visit to his old home in Pennsylvania, and was held there on account of the draft until November, 1864. Then returned to Leavenworth, Kansas. He came to Jackson County in the spring of 1865, and settled on the old Yager farm. The bushwhackers run him off, and took all his personal property, but on the 3d of August, the same year, he returned to the farm, and remained oh it some three years. Then moved to Leavenworth, and resided there six years. Returned to. this county, and settled on the farm he now occupies, consisting of 160 acres of fine land, part of which is under cultivation. He married Miss Sarah J. O'Connor, February i8, 1848. She is a native of Summit County, Pennsylvania, and was born in May, 1826. By this union they had ten children, nine of whom are living: Ellen, Maria, Samuel, Nannie, Charles, George B. McC, Mary B., William and Johnnie. They are members of the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church.

Farmer, section 32, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born September 13, 1841, in this county, and has made this his home all his life, except during the War. He enlisted on the Confederate side, and served under Generals Price, Beauregard, J. E. Johnstone and Bragg, and took part in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge, Corinth, siege of Vicksburg, Black River, Look Out Mountain, and others. At the close of the War, he returned to this county, and engaged in farming. He owns 150 acres of land, ninety of which are under cultivation. He has filled the offices of school director eight years, and road supervisor one year. He married Miss Susan E. Noland, August 2, 1866. She was bom in Kentucky, on the 4th of April, 1846, but was principally reared in this county. By this union they have three children living : Joseph A. , Miles W. , and James A.; lost two. They are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Farmer, section 19, post-office Westport, was born September 13, 1833, in Greenup County, Kentucky, and was brought to this State by his parents when three years of age. They settled in Morgan County, and resided there until 1850, when they moved to this county. He lived with his parents until 1855, and then moved to Kansas, where he lived nine years, and then spent four years in Idaho, one year in Oregon, and one year in Texas. He settled on his f^rm in the spring of 1870, and now owns 355 acres of well improved land. He married Miss Mary J. Boone, November 18, 1859. She was born in this county in June, 1838. They have had one child, J. B. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Marcus Gill

Farmer and stock raiser, section 7, post-office New Santa Fe, is a native of Bath County, Kentucky, and was born April 9, 18 14. Was there reared and educated, and after finishing his education, he engaged in farming, also in running a mill which had been built by his father. This he continued until the spring of 1854, when he came to Jackson County, Missouri. He is the owner of 600 acres of improved land, with a nice residence, finely located. Mr. Gill was married in Kentucky, January 23, 1839, to Miss SallieA. Bruton. By this union there were four child'ren, three of whom are living : Enoch B. , Turner A. and Leah C. ; arah is deceased. His second marriage was in Kentucky, January 5, 1847, to Mary J. Foster. They have five children : Susan, Sallie G., William K., Mary E. and Louella.

James Goodwin

Farmer, section 16, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, January 8, 18 19, and was there reared and educated. In the spring of 1837, he removed to Washington County, Virginia, and there learned the bricklaying trade, helping to build the Emery and Henry College of that county. In the fall of 1838 he came to Boonville, Missouri, and in the spring of 1840, went to Warsaw, Benton County, where he built the court-house. In 1850 he located at Kansas City; followed his trade there until 1861, and then moved to Westport. In the spring of 1875 he commenced farming, and has since continued it Mr. Goodwin was married in Warsaw, Benton County, January 19, 1843, to Miss Mary D. Porter, of Kentucky. She died January 19, 1871, leaving seven children, five of whom are now living : Martha J., James F., Joseph, Charlie and Tavia A. Two are deceased : Mary E. and an infant.

James R. Hicks

Farmer and stock raiser, also manufacturer of agricultural implements, section 27, was born June i, 1829, in Rockingham County, Virginia, and was reared a farmer. He immigrated to Ohio in 1849, and engaged in stock-raising, and in 1854 he moved to Marion County, Illinois, and remained there until 1861, engaged in farming and stock-dealing. He then received a Government contract for furnishmg horses and mules, and located at Detroit Michigan, where he lived two years. His health failing, he came south and located at St. Louis, and engaged in stock-dealing and the commission business, and resided there until 1870, when he came to Kansas City, and engaged in the manufacture of agricultural implements. He owns an interest in manufacturing companies at Kansas City ; also in the Rotary Harrow Manufacturing Company at Jefferson City, Missouri, Little Rock, Arkansas, Atchison, Parsons, Wichita, Independence, Junction City, Salina andChanute, Kansas. He is a member of Rural Lodge, No. 3 16, of Kansas City. He married Miss Martha M. Anderson, in 1861. She was born in Illinois, March 1842. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Richard Holmes

Blacksmith, New Santa Fe. The subject of this sketch is a native of Hawkins County, Tennessee, born March 24, 1841. He was reared there, and after finishing his education, he removed to Texas, where he learned his trade. Followed it there until 1865, and then came to this county, where he has since remained. He is a good mechanic, and his work is of the best.

W. H. Irwin

Farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post-office New Santa Fe, is a native of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, born March 15, 1834, and when about twelve years of age came to Jackson County, where he waseducated. He soon commenced teaming between Kansas City, Colorado and California, and has crossed the plains seventeen times, passing through many hardships. In 1862 he commenced dealing largely in stock and in 1875 turned his attention to farming and stock-raising. He owns 200 acres of land, improved and under cultivation. December 11, 1866, he was married in Cass County, Missouri, to Miss Katie S. Yost. They have six children: Charles W., Ida E., George H., William H., Sophie M. and Ella K.

Mrs. Elizabeth Jessup

Section 14, post-office Belton, Cass County, was born in North Carolina, and when but one year old she removed with her parents to Indiana, there being reared and educated. June 4, 1853, she was married in that State to James Jessup and in the spring of i860 they came to Jackson County. Here he followed farming and. stock-raising until his last sickness. He died August 25, 1876, mourned by many friends and his loving family. He was honored and respected by all. Mrs. Jessup has under her management a beautiful home.

James H. Kemper

Farmer, section 30, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born March 27, 1804, in Kentucky and spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving a common school education. He came to this county in the spring of 1851 and settled on the farm on which he now resides, containing 160 acres, half of which is under cultivation. He has taken an active part in promoting the interests of the county, and although no office-seeker, he has aided, by his personal efforts and speeches, to secure the election of the most desirable candidates. February 8, 1825, he was married to Miss Berrilla Bryant, a native of Kentucky, born October 15, 1808. They have had a family of six children, three of whom are living: George W., born March 28, 1831, in Kentucky, who came here with his parents in 1851 and is engaged at the carpenter's trade ; JohnH., born December 29, 1849, in Kentucky, who came here when nine years of age, and is at present managing his father's farm; and Mariah V. He was married September 20, 1868, to Miss Emma Hedges, a native of this county, born October 20, 1848. They have two children : Charlie T. and Emmet R. They are members of the Christian Church.

Richard Kerby

Farmer, section 5, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Greene County, Kentucky, June 16, 1820, and in the fall of 1837 came to this county, where he has since resided, and is now the owner of a farm of eighty acres. This is well improved and nicely located, and, under the skillful management of its owner, is in excellent condition. He was married in Jackson County, January 25, 1853, to Miss Mary J. Johnstone, a native of this county. She died September 29, [870.

J. L. King

Of the firm of King & Co., dealers in general merchandise, drugs, etc., New Santa Fe, is a native of Washington County, Missouri, and was born October 18, 1846. When about three years of age he came with his parents to this county, and has here been brought up and educated. After leaving school he commenced farming, and continued it until the fall of 1880, when he engaged in his present business. During the War he was employed in freighting across the plains, and followed it until the close of the War. King & Co. are doing a good business, and are bound to succeed.

James Klapmeyer

Farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post-office New Santa Fe, is a native of this county, and was born October 8, 1851. Here received his education, and after leaving school he commenced farming and stock-raising ; now owns a fine farm of 1 29 acres, being one of the best stock farms in the country. He has many friends.

Henry Knoche

Farmer and stock raiser, section 29, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Prussia, February 24, 1839, and was there reared and attended school, after which, in the fall of 1857, he came to America, landing in New York. He im- mediately came to this county and engaged in his present business, and now owns 385 acres of improved land, being an excellent stock farm. He was married in this county August 20, 1872, to Miss Amelia Kunz. They have three children : Ehzabeth, William H. , and John C.

John Knoche

Farmer and slock raiser, section 28, post-oflfice New Santa Fe, was born in Prussia September 7, 1828, and was there reared and educated. In the fall of 1858 he carae to America, landing in New Orleans, and from there came to Jackson County, and is now the owner of 200 acres of improved land, with a fine residence. He was married in this county January 17, 1866, to Annie E. Homrechhouse. They have six children : Emily, John F., John R., Annie, Albert, and Nellie.

George Knoche

Farmer, section 28, post-office Belton, is a native of Prussia, born May 19, 1850, and when seven years of age came with his parents to America, landing in New Orleans. From there he came to Jackson County, and after being reared and educated, commenced farming. He now owns 163 acres of well improved land, and his residence is nearly surrounded by shade trees. He was married September 22, 187s, to Miss Elsine Sturginn, of North Carolina. They have four children : Rose D. , Dora E. , Edward E. , and Lee G.

Louis Knoche

Farmer, section 29, post-office Belton, is a native of Prussia, and was born December 9, 1834, and was there reared and educated. In the spring of 1854 he came to America, landing in New Orleans, and from there came to Jackson County, where he now owns a farm of ninety acres, with a good residence. He was married in this county, March 27, 1863, to Katie Knoche. They have six children : Katie, Henry, Louis, George, James and Omolaci.

Nathan Lipscomb

Farmer, section 19, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in this county, July 3, 1843, aiid was here reared and educated. In June, i86i,he enlisted in Company A, 6th Missouri Infantry, and served until June, 1865, when he went to Texas. There remained until 1866, and upon returning to Jackson County, was employed by S. E. Ward. In 1868 he commenced his present occupation, and now owns a farm of 107 acres. He was married April 25, 1877, to Miss Letitia Cantrell, a native of Jackson County.

Joel Lipscomb

Farmer and stock raiser, section 6, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Madison County, Kentucky, October 2r, 1813, and was brought up and attended, school there. In the fall of 1839, he came to this county, commenced farming, and has since followed it, owning 419 acres of well improved land. He was married in this county, September i, 1840, to Miss Henrietta S. Harris. They had ten children, six of whom are living: Nathan, Louisa S., Frances M., John H., Rodger B. and James H. Four are deceased: Joel, Charles, Henrietta and William S. Mrs. Lipscomb died March 24, 1859. She was an estimable lady, a kind and loving wife and mother, and her loss was deeply felt.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 17, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Kentucky, December 20, T809, and was reared and educated there. After leaving school, he learned the blacksmith trade, following it and teaming until the fall of 1835, when he came to Jackson County. Here he resumed teaming, and in

1836 commenced farming, and is now the owner of 250 acres of fine land. Mr. McPherson was married in Kentucky, August 30, 1835, to Miss Angeline Collins. They have seven children Hving: Nicholas, Albert, Alexander, Ann, Sarah, Edward and Allie. One, Josiah, is deceased.

James Macdonald

Farmer, section 21, post-office Westport was born November 22, 1840, in Dublin, Ireland and was brought to the United States by his parents, when about five years of age. They first settled in the State of New York and moved from there to Tennessee, where James was principally reared. He came to this county in the fall of 1876, and owns a fine farm of 167 acres, part of which is under cultivation. He married Miss Sarah B. Cunningham, in June, 1873. She is a native of Tennessee, and was born in December, 1854. They have a family of four children: George W., Frederic B., Mary J., and Oscar S.

Stock broker, section 36, post-office Belton, Cass County, was born in Tennessee, December 28, 1837, and received his education at the Emery and Henry Colleges in Virginia. In 1855 he became largely engaged in the stock business; followed it until 1 86 1, when he enhsted in Company B, i6th Tennessee Battalion, as captain, and served until the close of the War. Then came to this county, where he is now in possession of 1030 acres of land, making it one of the finest stock farms in the county; he has a fine residence. He was married in Georgia, May 20, 1869, to Miss Fredonia Field. They have one son, Herschel F., born November

Eli C. Maxwell

Farmer and stock raiser, section 28, post-office Belton, was born in North Carolina, April 17, 1827, and after having attended the common schools, he commenced farming and stock-dealing. In the fall of 1851, he came to this county, and has resided here since, owning an excellent stock farm of 530 acres. He has cattle to about the number of forty. During the War, he suffered much from his property being destroyed; but, by hard, honest toil, he has accumulated a comfortable competency. He was married in North Carolina, December 13, 1846, to Miss Mary Wyatt. She died in June, 1865, leaving four children, three of whom are living. He was married again, January 7, 1868, in this county, to Miss Martha Hackler. They have five children by this union.

Charles Miller

Farmer and stock raiser, section 12, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, February 25, 1809, and there was reared and educated. In the fall of 1829, he went to Lawrence County, Indiana, and there became engaged in the mercantile business, continuing for sixteen years. Then commenced farming and stock-raising and in the fall of 1870 came to Jackson County. He owns a farm of 450 acres, well improved and nicely located. He was married in Lawrence County, Indiana, July 7, 1836, to Miss Elizabeth Simpson. They have two children living : Mary L. and Simpson ; one, Emily, is deceased.

William Morris

Farmer, section 29, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born June 29, 1856, in Buchanan County, Missouri, and was principally reared in the city of St. Joe. He came to this county in 1874 andhas made this hishome ever since; hefarms 160 acres of land. He married Miss Nancy L. Noland in 1873. She was born June 29, 1859, and is a daughter of Amos Noland, one of the oldest settlers in the county. They have two children : Cora M. and Amos. Mrs. Morris is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Farmer, section 31, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born November 27, 1848, in Kentucky, and was brought to this county by his parents when quite young. They settled below Independence, and Joseph spent his boyhood days on the farm. During the late War he enhsted in the Confederate Army and served with General Price ; at the close of the War he turned his attention to farming ; he purchased the farm on which he now resides when eighteen years of age, but did not occupy it until the spring of 1870; it consists of 120 acres of good land. He married Miss M. E. Trueman, of this county, December 18, 1870. She was born May, 1849. They have had three children, only one of whom is living, Ruth T. They are active members of the Baptist Church.

William A. Poteet

Farmer, section 19, post-office Westport, was born August 2, 1853, in Jackson County, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. During the War he moved with his parents to Nebraska City and remained there four years. When twenty-one years of age he commenced to farm on his own account and is now residing on one of his father's farms and works 160 acres. He married Miss Mary Marty, November 2, 1879. She is a native of Johnson County, Kansas, and was born in August, 1859. They have one child, Ralph. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Farmer, section 30, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born March 27, 1823, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and accompanied his parents to this county in 1837, and made this his home until 1859. Then immigrated to Texas and engaged in farming and stock-raising and returned to this county in 1866; he owns 228 acres of land, 165 acres of which are under cultivation. He was elected county assessor in 1854, and has always taken a deep interest in educational matters, and made teaching his business until 1859; he filled the office of school director nine years. In the fall of 1878 he was elected to the Thirtieth General Assembly from the Second Representative District of Jackson County, and heldthe position of chairman of the Committee on Local Bills and of the Special Committee on Emigration, and was the originator of the emigrant bill. He enlisted in the Confederate Army during the late War and was commissioned captain ; afterward promoted to major and served under Generals Bragg, Beauregard, J. E. Johnstone and Hood, and operated with the Army of the Cumberland. He married Miss Josephine Childs in 1852. She is a native of this county and was born May 19, 1837. They have had a family of eleven children, eight of whom are living: Alexander, Greenberry, Stephen H., Romulus C, Annie F., Horace W., Caffee R. and Ezra R. Himself, wife and two eldest sons are members of the Christian Church.