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

F. M. Randolph

Farmer, section 19, post-office Westport, was born October 18, 1836. His father came to this State when it was a Territory, and in 1837 he came to this county, where the subject of our sketch was reared a farmer. He owns a fine farm of 240 acres, most of which is under cuhivation. Mr. Randolph has taken a prominent part in the building up of this county, and has been an actor here since it was a wilderness. He married Miss Katie May in 1867 ; she is a native of Johnson County, Kansas, and was born in 1836. They have a family of six children: Lester, John, Nellie, Otis, Lola, and an infant unnamed.

J. M. Scott

Farmer, section 34, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born July 29, 1826, in Albany, New York, and is of English origin. He was taken to Detroit, Michi- gan, when quite small, and from there to Ann Arbor, and there he was principally reared. He first learned the carpenter's trade, but meeting with an accident which disqualified him for this business he turned his attention to the photograph trade. He followed it there for sixteen years, then came West in the spring of 1866 and settled on the piece of land he now occupies, consisting of 100 acres, sixty of which are under cultivation. He has filled the office of school director for nine years. In 1863, he married Miss Louisa Collier, a native of Ann Arbor, born December 8, 1834. They have had six children : George A., Walter L., Charles, William, Adelia, and Henry A. Mr. Scott stands among the leading citizens of the county, and by his pleasant and agreeable ways has won the respect of a large circle of friends.

T. B. Sharp

Farmer, section 8, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Kentucky, November 9, 1806, and there was reared. After receiving his education he commenced farming, and in the fall of 1851 came to this county. Here he has since lived, owning eighty acres of fine land. He was married in Kentucky, May 22, 1834, to Miss D. Stewart. By this union they have had nine children, five of whom are living: Elizabeth C, Jane B., Lucy B., Moses T., and Wm. F. Four are deceased: Justine, Mary T., Sindarlia, and Sarah N. Mrs. Sharp died August 3, 1870.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 23 post-office Belton, is a native of Knox County, Tennessee, and was born April 15, 1823. When fifteen years of age he removed with his parents to Jackson County, Missouri, where he was reared. He received a fair education, and soon commenced in his present occupation, and now owns a fine farm of 726 acres. His marriage was in this county April 8, 1849, to Miss Annie T. Davidson. The result of this union was ten children, seven of whom are living: John E., Walter A., Alvis G., Norval R., Joseph A., Jane E., and James B. William S., Mary C, and Martha B., are deceased.

Thomas F. Simon

Of the firm of Moore and Simon, dealers in general merchandise, Hickman's Mills, was born December 20, 1840 in Kentucky, and was brought up there and attended school. August 17, 186 r, he became engaged in the dry goods business, and in the fall of 1863, he entered the Confederate service, and remained until the close of the War. He then resumed his former business, and February22, 1866, came to this county. He was engaged in farming until April to, 1873, when he took up his present occupation. In May, 1873, he was appointed postmaster and still holds the position. He was married in Shelby County, Kentucky, February 22, 1866, to Mary F. Pointdexter. They have three children: Eulah B., Maggie M. and Thomas F.

Physician and surgeon, section 5, post-office New Santa Fe, was born June 11, 1824, in Pickens County, Alabama, and was reared and educated there. He attended his first course of medical lectures at Augusta, Georgia, in 1843, and then preached two years. He then returned and completed the course, graduated and received his diploma, and then commenced the practice of medicme m his native State and in Tennessee. He came to this county in 1868, and located in Kansas City, and remained there two years. Then moved to a farm and resided thereuntil 1877, losing three of his children, one a very promising young lady. His farm consists of 324 acres of fine land known as the old Childs Farm. He contemplates returning to the city again. He has built up his own reputation as a physician by skill and energy, and to the most thorough qualifications as a physician he adds promptness in attention to calls. He married Miss Martha E. Bonner in 1851. She was born in South Carolina, October 8, 1828, but was principally reared in Alabama. They have had a family of ten children, six of whom are living : James B., Floyd D., George B., Mary B. and Sarah B. (twins), and Emmet A. B. Mr. Spruill is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

Farmer, section 17, post-office New Santa Fe, was born in Louisiana, February 5, 1842, and was broughtupand educated there. In the spring of 1857 he wentto Illinois, where he commenced farming and continued until 1861, when heenlisted in Company E, 117th Ilhnois Infantry, and served until the close of the War. Was then honorably discharged, returned home, and in 1866 removed to Kansas remaining until 1869, when he came to this county. He now owns a fine farm of 160 acres well improved. Has a residence surrounded by young timber. He was married in this county, October, 17, 1868, to Miss Fannie Vivion. They have three children: Ida M., George H. and James A.

Farmer, section 26, post-ofifice Hickman's Mills, was born February 27, 1816, in Shelby County, Kentucky, and was reared there on a farm. He came to Jackson County in the fall of 1846, and resided here until 1853, when he moved to Platte County, Missouri, and resided there until 1866; then returned to this county and settled on the place he now occupies, consisting of 200 acres, too of which are under cultivation. He has filled the office of school director four years. He married Miss Mary A. Holmes in 1846; she was a native of the same place as himself, and was born March 15, 1821. She died February 5, 1879, Jeaving a family of five children: William T., Margaret E., now Mrs. Nolan; John A., Emma R., now Mrs. Colgen, and Mary M. Mr. Truman is a member of the Baptist Church. John A. Truman resides with his father and manages the farm; he is an industrious and energetic young man, and one that bids fair to make a success in life. The youngest daughter keeps house for her father and brother.

Dr. John E. Watson

Physician and surgeon, section 18, post-office New Santa Fe, was born November 26, 1834, in Pennsylvania, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he commenced teaching, and followed it until May, 1866, when he came to Jackson County, locating at Kansas City. He there entered upon the study of medicine with Dr. Forest, and in 1869 attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Kansas City, graduating in March, 187 1. Then commenced practicing at New Santa Fe, where he is at present in business. He Tias built up a good practice by hard labor and energy. Dr. Watson was married in Pennsylvania, December i, 1859, to Miss Abigal Benscooter. They have one child, Nellie F. , living, and one deceased, Minnie F. His second marriage was November i, 1871, to Miss Lou S. Lipscomb. They have two children living: Frank L. and Lou A. One is deceased, Henrietta.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 22, post-office Belton, is a native of North Carolina, born October 12, 1836, and when about thirteen years of age he came to Jackson County. He was here principally reared, and after finishing his education commenced farming as a renter, and in i860 bought eighty acres of land. In 1861 he enlisted in the army and served three years, and then returned to his home. He is now in possession of a farm of 353 acres, and also deals extensive- ly in stock. Mr. Wyatt was married in Jackson County, December 24, i860, to Miss Sarah Maxwell. They have eight children: Mary S., William J., Lizzie, Robert E., Annie, Lorena, Ada and Lettie.

Solomon Young

Farmer and stock raiser, section 11, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born in Kentucky, April 24, 1815, and was brought up on a farm. After leaving school he followed farming and stock-dealing until the spring of 1841, when he came to this county. In the spring of 1854 he started to California with 1,500 head of cattle, arriving in June, 1855, having lost five hundred on the way. He was engaged in stock-raising there until 1857, when he returned to this county, and has since been in business. He owns 2,000 acres of unimproved land. He was married in Kentucky, January 11, 1838, to Miss Harriet L. Gregg. They have seven children: Susan M., William A., Sarah A., Harrison, Laura, Martha and Ada.

Captain Henry C. Brooking

Section 32, post-office Raytown, was born in Scott County, Kentucky, April 24, 1832, and was about six years of age when he came with his father to Missouri. In May 1849, he started to California, and was five years on the Pacific Coast. For three years was mining gold, principally in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Region, but traversing, at different times all the gold fields of California. During the last year of his stay, he was engaged in the mercantile business. He reached Jackson County, on his return, on the sth day of June, 1854, and here remained till the beginning of the War. Then he enlisted in the Confederate Army, and was first in Colonel Martin's Regiment of Cavalry, General Payne's Brigade, Missouri State Guards, and on going into the regular Confederate service, became a member of the i6th Missouri Infantry, General Parson's Brigade, Price's Army. He served during the entire War, in the trans-Mississippi department, and took part in nearly every battle of importance fought west of the Mississippi. He was elected first lieutenant of Company A, i6th Missouri Infantry, and at the time of the organization of the company, December, 1862, was promoted to captain; held that rank till the end of the War. He was severely wounded at Prairie Grove, Arkansas, in December, 1862, and for four months lay in the hospital. After the surrender, he remained in Texas and Louisiana till the fall of 1866, and then returned to Jackson County. He was married June 30, 1868, to Miss Vyra Laws. She is a daughter of Alfred Laws, and was born in Jackson County, Missouri, August 19, 1843. Her father was a blacksmith by trade, and in 1848, moved to Kansas, where he was employed by the Government as blacksmith for the Indian Agency, the Sacs and Foxes, being in this employ nine years ; then he returned to Jackson County. Mrs. Brooking was partly educated at the Indian Agency; after their return to Jackson County, she entered the Female Institute, at Independence, where she completed her education, after which time she taught school till married.

George W. Cassell

Farmer, section 4, post-office Raytown, was born May 24, 1838, in Jessamine County, Kentucky, and accompanied his parents to this county in 1848, and has made this his home since. The years 1856-7 he spent on the plains. During the late War he took part on the southern side, and served with General Price. In 1863, he again went to teaming on the plains, and remained in this business until 1866. His health failing, he was obliged to give it up, and then turned his attention to farming, and moved on his present farm which consists of sixty-five acres of fine land. He has filled the office of school director two years and constable four years. He married Miss Susan A. Rhodes, March 24, 1857. She was born August 12, 1838, in this county. They have had nine children : Katie, Theodore, Walter, Henry, Charlie, Dolly, Leshe, Oma and Dora. Himself and wife and eldest child are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

William H. Collings

Farmer, section 31, post-office Raytown, is a native of England, and was born near Bristol, May 11, 182 1. He spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, and was educated in the Academy at Bristol. While in his native country he was for six years employed in teaching school. In the spring of 1852 he came to America, landing at Boston, and located in Dyersville, Dubuque County, Iowa, where he taught school for a short time. After this he engaged in farming, and in 1856 he moved by the way of Sioux City, Iowa, to DeKalb County, Nebraska. There he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, and also had an interest in a freight train, which they used in filling Government contracts, running from Omaha to points west. In 1867 he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, where he now resides. His landed estate consists of 160 acres, on which is an orchard containing over twenty acres. Mr. Collings is considered one of the most successful fruit-growers in his township. Since he located in Jackson County has been employed as teacher of the district school for seven terms. Was married to Miss Ann Yeates September 30, 1845. She is a native of the same place as himself, and was born February 22, 1824. They have had eight children, six of whom are living: William H., Edward H,, Charley B., Albert Y., Frank and Alfred J.

John Cox

Farmer, section 5, post-office Raytown, was born March 21, 1825, in Scott County, Virginia, and was brought to this county by his parents in the fall of 1834. They settled on the place he now occupies in the spring of 1835, and he has grown up with the country and taken an active part in the up-building of it. He owns a fine farm of 244 acres, all of which is under fence. He met with a severe loss in the winter of 1879, by having his house and household goods burned. He married Miss Charlotte Price February 12, 1856. She is a native of Lawrence County, Kentucky, and was born January 18, 1836. They have seven children living: Moses, John E. E., Henry J., General Longstreet, Sarah J., Benjamin and Sidney C; they lost three. They are members of the Baptist Church.

Farmer, section 4, post-office Raytown, was born October 28, 1826, in Scott County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farm and worked some at the carpenter's trade. He came to this county in 1847, and settled in the same neighborhood in which he now resides, and engaged in farming. He moved to the place he now occupies in 1856, and owns 536 acres, most of which is under cultivation. He was elected county assessor November, 1874, and served two terms with credit to himself and friends; he has also filled the office of justice of the peace twelve years. He married Miss Sarah Chism in October, 1854. She is a native of Morgan County, Missouri, and was born February 16, 1835. They have had ten children, seven of whom are living : Howard C, Lina, Robert, Leander, Carrie, Cora and Buford. Himself, wife and three of the children are members of the Baptist Church, in which he has held the office of clerk for twenty years.

Farmer, section 17, post office Raytown, was born on the 4th of October, 1838, in Scott County, Illinois, and remained on the farm until sixteen years of age ; then commenced the mercantile business and continued it until the War broke out in 1 86 1. He enlisted in Company B, loth Illinois Infantry and served three months, and re-enlisted in Company D, loist Illinois Infantry, and served until the 29th of August, 1864, when he was discharged on account of disability. He took part in the battles of Missionary Ridge, Siege of Vicksburg and many others. He was made first lieutenant at the second enlistment, and was promoted to captain. At the close of the War he settled in Sangamon County, Illinois, and engaged in farming, and moved from there to Clinton County, Missouri, in 1869, and to this county in 1876. He owns 210 acres of land, 160 of which are under cultivation. November 15, 1864, he married Miss Jane Epler, a native of Sangamon County, Illinois, born December 12, 1837. They have had eight children, seven of whom are living: Charles H., Stella, Jacob E., Newton C, James L., Walter E. and Jennie. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Farmer, section 9, post-office Raytown. His parents were natives of Montgomery County, Kentucky, and moved to this county about 1839. Thaddeus was born May 13, 1842, near Kansas City, and has made this county his home all his life, being engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. In 1862 he took a trip across the plains to Mexico and remained there one season, and in 1865 went to Colorado. He moved to the place where he now resides in the spring of 1866. He owns 400 acres of land and gives his attention principally to stockraising. Being an early settler he has taken an active part in the building up of the county; he has filled the office of justice of the peace four years, and township clerk some six years. In 1863 he married Miss L. A. Campbell, a native of this county, born December 29, 1845. They have had nine children: Ida, Vyra, Luther, Fannie, Wallace, Mary, Nanny, Joseph and Mattie. Himself, wife and two eldest daughters are members of the Baptist Church

H. P. Hull

Ticket agent, telegraph operator, postmaster, merchant, justice of the peace, etc., at Little Blue, was born July 18, 1845, ^^ Oxford, New York, and was reared and educated there. When eighteen years of age he commenced to learn telegraphy in his native town, and in 1863 went to St. Louis, and entered the mihtary telegraphic department, remaining there until the close of the War. He then engaged with the New York & Erie Railroad for six months; then came to Warrensburgh, Missouri, and entered the employ of the Missouri Pacific. From there he went to Knobnoster and became agent, operator, mayor of the city and justice of the peace. He came to Little Blue in 1878, and has filled all the important offices in the town which are few. His store is neat and handily arranged, and contains a choice stock of goods, and he receives a large patronage from the city. He ma.rried Miss M. C. Rauch, a native of Dayton, Ohio, who was born in 1847. They have had four children, three of whom are living: Leva, Charlie and Maud. Mrs. Hull is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dealer in general merchandise, saddlery and findings, Raytown, was born June, 18, 1837, in Boone County, Kentucky, and was principally reared in Lafayette County. When thirteen years of age he commenced to learn the harness and saddlery trade at Lexington, Kentucky, and remained there fifteen years. Then traveled around over the South considerably, and came West in 1868, settling in Ray County, Missouri, and remained there six years. He moved to Oak Grove, Jackson County, in 1874, and from there to Aubrey, Kansas, in 1878, and came to Raytown in the fall of 1879. He has a good stock of goods, and is receivisg a fair patronage from the people. He held the position of postmaster here for seven months. He married Miss Jennie Marlin in 1866. She is a native of southern Kentucky, and was born in 1848. By this union they have three children living; Parker, John and Katie; lost one. They are members of the Christian Church.

Farmer, section 17, post-office Raytown, was born March 8, 1806, in Brooke County, Virginia, and spent his boyhood days on the farm, also learned the cabinet trade. He immigrated to Greene County, Kentucky in 1824, and resided there until 1827, when he immigrated to Cincinnati, Ohio, remaining there for eight months engaged at his trade. He returned to Kentucky and settled in

Mason County, and in the spring of 1838 came to Jackson County and settled in Independence, and engaged in the mercantile business. Followed it seventeen years, and then moved to the farm he now occupies which consists of 240 acres, eighty of which are timber. He has filled the office of school director one term, and has taken a deep interest in educational matters. He married Miss Mary Wilson August 19, 1832. She was anative of England, born 1809. She died February 6, 1870, and left a family of ten children: Anna, now Mrs. Thurston; George, Peter, Lydia, Morris, John, Henry, Laura, Kate and Millard. Being a pioneer in this county, he has taken an active part in the building up of the county, and stands among the leading citizens.

Farmer, section 8, post-office Raytown, was born May 26, 1823, in Greene County, Tennessee, and was reared there as a farmer. He immigrated west in the spring of 1848, and settled in Dallas County, Missouri, and engaged in farming, and remained there until 1874, when he moved to Kansas, and resided there four years. He came to Jackson County in the fall of 1878, and settled on the place he now occupies ; owns a fine farm of 400 acres, 240 of which are under cultivation. In 1842 he married Miss Caroline Brown, a native of North Carolina, who was born April 8, 1827. They have been blessed with a family of sixteen children, twelve of whom are living: James K. P., Nathaniel, Martha J. (now Mrs. A. S. Stanley), Rebecca A. (now Mrs. G. W, O. Bannon), Mary M., Sabra A. (now Mrs G. W. Sapp), William J, Lizzie (now Mrs. C. Darst), Emma C. (now Mrs. S Rice), Benton, Robert G., and Edward H. Himself and wife are mernbers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Mr. Maddox is an industrious farmer, and one of the best citizens of the county.

Farmer, section 36, post-office Independence, is a native of Kentucky, and was , born in Estill County, February i, 1807. He was reared on a farm, and received the advantages of a common school education. In the spring of 1825 he came to Missouri with his parents, arriving in Clay County in June of the same year, where they remained till the following October. They then located in Jackson County, where he has since resided, except eighteen months during the War, which he spent in Sheridan, acting as surgeon for ten months, his father haying been a botanic physician. He received the same instruction and has practiced this profession, in connection with farming, most of his life, except the past few years during which his failing health would not permit. He began in very limited circumstances and now owns 560 acres of land, comfortably improved, and has resided on his home farm since December, 1833. He was married within less than one mile of this place, to Miss Mary A. Bradin, of Madison County, Kentucky, who was born March 7, 1833. They have had seven children, three of whom are living : George W., Christopher C, and Elizabeth. Dr. Noland was one of the volunteers of 1837, who were called to subdue the Osage Indians.

E. C. Rice

Farmer, section 5, post-office Raytown, was born May 24, 1824, in Caswell County, North Carolina, and was taken to Monroe County, Missouri, by his parents in 1826. He came from there to this county in 1833, settling below Independence, where he resided for four years, and then moved to the place he now occupies, in 1837; He was reared as a farmer, and at twenty-five years of age commenced business for himself; he owns 480 acres of land, all of which is under fence. He has filled the office of school director several terms. He is one of the oldest pioneers in the county and one of its best citizens. He married Miss C. S. White in November, 1850; she is a native of Greene County, Kentucky, and was born August ii, 1832. They have been blessed with a family of five children, four of whom are living: S. W., Quinhter, W. C, and Annie E. They are members of the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church. The children are all married. S. W. and W. C. are farming parts of their father's farm. S. W. was born September 5, 1851, and married Emma C. Mattox, in 1879; she was born April 22, i860. They have one child, Eddie. W. C. was born February 13, 1855, and married Miss Lulu Hedges, September 7, 1876; they have one child, E. C.

Theophilus Sechrist

Farmer, section 13, post-office Raytown, was born July 19, 1830, in Grant County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He learned the blacksmith trade in his younger days, and came West in 1856, and settled in this county and has remained here since. He owns a fine farm of 200 acres, most of which is under cultivation. Has filled the office of road supervisor, and is one of the honest, energetic farmers of this township. He married Miss Nancy A. Forsythe, July 17, 1856; she is a native of Kentucky, and was born April 29, 1835. By this union they have seven children living: John J., Wayne T., Albert, Luther, Elizabeth, Isabel, and LesUe; lost three. They are members of the Christian Church.

E. F. Slaughter

Farmer, section 19, post-office Hickman's Mills, was born February 16, 1825, in east Tennessee, and was principally reared in Kentucky as a farmer. He has also taught several terms of school during life. He arrived in the county November 7, 1852, and spent the first winter in Independence. In the spring of 1853 he moved to this neighborhood, and has remained here since, except three years during the War, when he moved to Cass County. He owns a fine farm of 140 acres, comfortable buildings, etc. He has held the office of school director and clerk of the school board for several years, and by his honesty and integrity of principles he has won the respect of a large circle of friends. He married Miss Amanda M. Davenport, March 24, 1853 ; she is a native of Kentucky, and was born April 10, 183 1. They have six children living: Orlando V., William F. , Stephen D., George F., Ida F., and Ernest E. They are members of the Christian Church.

Farmer, section 15, post-office Independence, was born April 3, 1830, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and learned the cutler's trade in his youth. During the late War, he enlisted in Company A, 3rd Artillery, 152nd Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served nearly three years, mostly aboard the gun-boats, and was at the action before Petersburg, and also at Malvern Hill. At the close of the War, he engaged in farming in his native county, and came West in the spring of 1867, and settled on the place he now occupies; owns a fine farm of sixty acres, part of which is under cultivation. He married Mrs. Loviza Price, in 1872. She is a native of Kentucky, and was born in September, 1848. They have been blest with a family of four children : Lucy M., Cordelia J., David M., and Mattie E. They are members of the Baptist Church.

Jefferson W. Williams

Farmer, section 34, post-office Raytown, was born in Clay County, Missouri, January 13, 1850. When five years of age, he, with his parents, moved to Cass County, Missouri, where he remained till 1865, when he moved to Jackson County, Missouri. He now owns 135 acres of land. Was married January 10, 1877, to Miss Nettie Brown. She is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born

Farmer, section 4, post office Raytown, was born February 28, 1847 Clinton County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He immigrated to Lincoln County, the same State, in 1865, and came from there to this county in 1869. Owns a fine farm of forty nine acres, and has a comfortable house. He holds the office of justice of the peace, and in his manners he is much of a gentleman. He married Miss Lizzie M. Rhodes in 1872. She is a native of this county, and was born June 16, 1849. They have had four children, two of whom are living : Mary S. and Maggie M.

William Adams

Farmer, section 2, post-office Westport, was born May 27, i8oi, in Brooke County, Virginia, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He settled in this county in the fall of 1856, and has remained here since, except five years during the War, when he moved to Kansas. Being an early settler here he has taken an active part in the building up of the courity, and is one of its best citizens ; he owns a fine farm of 160 acres, most of which is under cultivation. He married Miss Rachel Creal in 182 8; she died in 1866, leaving a family of six chiU dren : James, Joseph, Isabel, Rebecca, William, and Franklin T. His daughter Isabel keeps house for her father and brother. Mr. Adams is now in his eightir eth year, but is still bright and intelligent ; he has seen exciting times in the early history of the county, and a full account of his life would fill a volume.

Farmer, section 7, post-office Westport, was born February 10, 1814, in Mason County, Kentucky, and learned the carpenter's trade in his youth. He accompanied his parents to Pike County, Missouri, in 1829. They remained there one season and immigrated to Boone County, and returned to Kentucky in 1832. In 1839 he immigrated to Platte County, Missouri, andresided there until 1866; then came to this county, and has lived here since. He owns a fine farm of eighty acres, most of which is under cultivation. Since he has been here he has taken an active part in the building up of the county, and has won the respect of a large circle of friends. He married Miss Susan R. Beam, an estimable lady, and a native of Bath County, Kentucky, born October i, 1813. The marriage occurred July i, 1846. They have had a family of four children, three of whom are living: William F. , Luther L., and George G. They are members of the Christian Church. Luther L. was born June 27, 1851, and resides on a farm near his father. He married Miss Katherine A. Landy January 13, 1880; she was born January 3, 1862, in Illinois. This young couple have just commenced to climb the road to fortune and fame, and we hope they will succeed.

A. J. Baker

Farmer, section 7, post-office Westport, was born October i, 1836, in Saratoga, New York, and remained until seventeen years of age, receiving his education there. He then immigrated to Indiana with his parents, and commenced railroading, which he continued until 1875 ; he commenced as a fireman and became an engineer, and remained at the throttle seven years ; then became conductor and held that position ten years. He moved to St. Louis in 1869, residing there until July, 1877, when he came here and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 207 acres, well improved, and has a handsome residence. November 20, i860, he married Miss Eliza Durham, a native of Jackson County, Indiana; she was born August it, 1840. They have had a family of five children : Jessie, Edwin B., Arthur D., Bertha, and A. J.

Section 20, post-office Kansas City, was born in Illinois, January 27, 1842, and there was reared and attended school. After this he commenced farming, which he continued until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company D, 97th Illinois

Infantry, and served until the close of the War ; was then honorably discharged. He participated in the campaign of the Mississippi, and was then with the department of tlie Gulf, under General Canby. After his discharge he returned to Illinois, remaining until 1869. when he came to this county. Now owns over fifteen acres of land, devoted to the raising of fruit. In 1867 Mr. Beedle united with the Baptist denomination, and is now clerk of the Westport church, and superintendent of the Sunday school. He was married in Illinois, January 31, 1866, to Miss Addle H. Leraen. They have four children ; Katie, Lena, Gordon and Claude.

Stock dealer, Westport, was born in Harrison County, Kentucky, April 3, 183 1, and there was reared. After receiving his education he commenced railroading, and thus continued until the spring of 1855, when he came to Cass County, Missouri. There he was engaged in farming until 186 1, when he enlisted in Company B, under Captain Lowe, and served until 1862. He afterward went to Illinois, resumed farming, but in the fall of 1866, returned to Cass County. In March, 1876, he came to this county, and has since lived in Westport, dealing largely in stock. Mr. Brannock was married in Cass County, February 3, 1863, to Miss Mary E. Burnes. They have three children : William R., Annie B., and Nettie D.

John Cecinger

Farmer and stock raiser, section 28, post-office Kansas City, is a native of Germany, and was born November i, 1816; was there reared and educated, after which he learned the cabinet-making trade, and in 1848 he came to America, landing in New Orleans, from there he went to St. Louis, where he worked at his trade, and ^oon after came to this county, locating at Westport. There was employed at his trade for two years, and then moved to Kansas City. Resumed his former occupation until 1852. From that time until 1879, he was engaged in the dairy business, and then commenced at his present vocation. He owns a farm of 225 acres, well improved. His marriage was in this county, in August, 185 1, to Miss Nancy Hendricks. They had by this union seven children, five of whom are living. His second marriage was in May, 1879, to Miss Josephine Reake.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 32, post-office Westport, was born in Washington County, Missouri, in August, 1837, and when aboutten years of age, removed with his parents to Lafayette County. In 185 i he took up his residence in this county, and is now the possessor of 200 acres of fine, improved land. His brick residence is situated two miles southeast of Westport, and his land is well adapted to the raising of stock. He is much esteemed in his neighborhood.

Griffith Dodson

Farmer, section 15, post-office Westport, was born May 15, 1839, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, and was reared there as a farmer. He immigrated to this county in 1865, and settled on the land he now occupies, and he has been identified with the interests of the county since. He owns a fine farm of eighty acres, most of which is under cultivation. He has been twice married ; first, to Harriet Bernett, on the 9th of January, 1867. She was a native of this county, and died on the 9th of June, 1877, and left a family of three children : Benjamin, Rufus and Rosa. He was married agiin, to Miss Isabella Rule, on the 23rd of July, 1879. She is a native of Colorado, and was born in i85i. By this union they have one child, David.

John Endres

Groceries and provisions, Westport, was born in New Orleans, June 13, 1843, and when two years of age, his parents came to Jackson County, Missouri, locating in Westport, where John was partly educated. In 1858 he went to Rhor's Commercial College of St. Louis, and graduated in i860; then returned to Westport, and at the commencement of the War became engaged in the sutler business, following the same until the spring of 1863. Thenenhsted in Company I, 6th Kansas Cavalry, and served until ihe close of the War, and was mustered out at Duval Bluff, Arkansas. September 16, 1865, he commenced the grocery and provision business, and has continued it since. He was married in Westport, April 15, 1867, to Miss Frances Booth.

Frederick Esslinger

Wine-grower, section 19, post-office Westport, is a native of Wurttemberg, Germany, born April 13, 1818, and there he was educated. After leaving school he learned the organ-manufacturing trade, and continued it until 1850, when he emigrated to America, landing in New York. From there he went to St. Louis, where he continued his trade until 1851, when he came 10 Jackson County, Missouri, locating in Kansas City. There he opened a watch-making and repairing shop, continuing until September 1851, when he moved to Westport. There he continued the same business until 1861, when he returned to Kansas City and stayed until 1866. He again moved where he now resides, owning one of the finest wine growing places in the township. He was married in Jackson County, Missouri, in February, 1853, to Miss C. Mettney, who died in May, 1855, leaving one child, MoUie. He was married the second time in Cincinnati, in August, 1856, to Louisa Huk. They had five children, four of whom are now living : Louise, William F. , Gustave A. and Ernest E. ; one died, Albert. This wife died in August, 1868. He married his present wife, MaryThers, in November, 1871.

Thomas Ferguson

Stock raiser and breeder, section 3, post-office Westport, was born May 31, 1843, in County Down, Ireland, and was reared and educated in his native county. He commenced the mercantile business in i860 and continued therein until he came to the United States in 1870. First settled in Pennsylvania and came from there to this county in 1873 ^"d has made this his home since. He has been engaged in raising short-horn thoroughbreds, and keeps on an average thirty head of as good stock as can be found in the county. He has made' the business a study and understands it thoroughly. In his manners he is much of a gentleman, and has won the respect of a large circle of friends, and stands among the leading citizens of the township. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Fruitgrower and stock dealer, section 22, post-office Kansas City. The subject of this sketch was born in Rush County, Indiana, March 4, 1840, and was there reared, receiving his early education from the Highland Academy. He entered Bacon's Mercantile College in the summer of i860, graduating the same year. Then returned to his place of birth and was employed at book keeping until 1861, when he became engaged in trading stock. February 25, 1863, he went to Boone County, Kentucky, and took charge of his father-in-law's plantation, remaining for two years when he returned to near Richland, Indiana. He superintended his father's place for two years, then sold his place and commenced the drug business at Rushville. This he disposed of to his partner in the spring of 1868 and came to this county where he is in possession of 100 acres of fine fruit-growing land; also a large number of thoroughbred Cotswold sheep. Mr. Gosnell was married in Kentucky, February 25, 1863, to Miss A. E. Corbin. They have five

B. F. Hamilton

Dealer in groceries and provisions, Westport, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, where he was reared and educated. Then commenced clerking, continuing for three years, when he went into the general merchandise business with D. Meriwether, the firm being Meriwether & Hamilton. He remained a member of this firm about eighteen months, and in 1878 went to Colorado, where he became extensively engaged in sheep-raising. Also followed the livery business until September, 1880, when he returned to Westport. He was married in Westport, September 16, 1880, to Miss Laura Elmore. They have one child, Jessie.

Christ Hellmann

Farmer, section 21, post-office Kansas City, was born in Germany, October 20, 1829, and was there reared and educated. After leaving school he enlisted in the German Army and served for eighteen months. He soon commenced farming and in the fall of 1851 he emigrated to the United States, landing in New York. From there he went to St. Louis and thence to Illinois, where he followed farming. In the spring of 1859 he came to this county and has since made this his home, owning a fine farm of fifty acres of well improved land; also has a fine brick residence. He was married in this county in March, 1862, to Miss Barbara Haman. They have four children, two sons and two daughters.

Dairyman, section 16, post-office Kansas City, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, January 22, 1841, and was here reared and educated. After leaving school, he commenced farming, and continued it until 1876, when he became engaged in his present business. He has a fine dairy, situated one and a half miles from the city, and is doing a good business. He was married in Cass County, August 10, 187 1, to Miss Emma Lee, a native of Kentucky. They have two children : Nellie May and Mary T. Mr. HoUoway owns twenty acres of land.

Physician and surgeon, Westport, is a native of Jackson County, Missouri, and was born October 22, 1832. Here he was educated, and in 1850 he went to Lebanon University, and graduated in his profession in 1853. Then returned to Jackson County, locating in Westport, where he followed his profession until the fall of 1854, when he went to Tecumseh, Kansas, on account of poor health. Remaining until 1858, he came to Kansas City, where he continued his practice* until 1 86 1, when he joined the 6th Missouri Infantry, as surgeon, serving in that capacity until the close of the War. Then returned to Kansas City, continuing his practice until 1873, when he returned to Westport, where he is doing a large and flourishing practice. The doctor is well known m every township, and the respect shown him is as wide as his acquaintance. He is kind to the poor, and has ridden hundreds of miles to administer to their necessities, without the expectation of pecuniary compensation. He was married in Montgomery, Alabama, December 3, 1863, to Miss Annie L. Elmore. They have two children : Warren and Mabel Ward.

Hiram Lee

HIRAM LEE, Farmer and stock raiser, section 21, post-office Westport, was born in Kentucky, December 4 1824, where he was reared and educated. Then commenced farming, and continued the same until March, 1857, and in the fall of 1859 went to Kansas where he remained until 1864. He soon came to Jackson County,

Missouri, where he has a fine farm. He was married in Kentucky, September 7, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth Logan. They had eight children, of whom there are six living : Amanda, Casander, Lucy, Elizabeth, Edgar, and General R. E. Two are deceased; William and an infant.

R. J. Lewis

Fruit-grower, section 19, post-office Westport, is a native of Raclenshire, Wales, born August 24, 1831, and when about two years of age his parents came to America, and located in Michigan, where he was educated. He then commenced reading law, and in 1857 was admitted to the bar, and practiced until 1858, when he went to southwest Missouri, and there followed his profession until May, i86i; thence to Fort Scott. August 24, 1861, he enhsted in Company C, 6th Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, as first lieutenant, and served until December, 1864, when he was honorably discharged. He then went to Fort Leavenworth, where he continued his practice. In June, 1863, he was appointed judge-advocate of the District of the Border, and held that office until the spring of 1864, when he was assigned to Major-General Curtis, at Fort Leavenworth, in same capacity. Remained there until he was mustered out, in December, 1864. In the spring of 1865, he came to Kansas City, where he continued the practice of law, his family living at Westport. He has on his place one of the finest sandstone quarries in the State. By going to the summit of what is now called Eagle's Bluff, one has a view of five counties. Mr. Lewis married in Ypsilanti, Michigan, December 24, i860, to Miss Mary E. Allison. They have five children : Jennie M., Ettie R., Rus. J., Albert A., and Mary B.

Dealer in general merchandise, Westport, is a native of Georgia. Was born February 24, 1842, and was there reared and educated. He enlisted in the Army and served three years when he returned to his place of birth. There he followed farming until February, 1868, when he came to Jackson County, Missouri, where he continued farming until the fall of 1877 when he located in Westport. Here he became engaged in the mercantile business and is doing a large and flourishing trade. He has a fine farm of 120 acres, situated six miles southeast of Westport, also some valuable property in the village. He was married in Georgia, December 5, 1865, to Miss M. J. Mastin. They had four children, three of whom are living : Ada M. , William W. , and Anna. Lizzie M. is deceased.

John J. Moore

Farmer, section 10, post-office Westport, was born February 4, 1837, in this county, and has been reared here as a farmer. He partially learned the blacksmith trade when a boy. In 1862, he went on the plains and spent three years trading. In 1869, he sold his farm and moved to Lee's Summit and started a blacksmith shop and a hvery stable. Remained there some four years then turned his attention to farming and now cultivates 400 acres and raises considerable stock, etc. He is one of the sturdy, energetic farmers of this vicinity, that gives his attention to his business. He married Miss Maggie Bryant, May 6, 1858; she is a native of this State, and was born December 9, 1838. They have been blessed with a family of nine children: A. E., W. T., E. M., G. S., Edith, Velnia, John, Minnie, and Daisy. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Peter Muehlebach

Westport, proprietor of Wine Garden, was born in Switzerland, October i, 1835, and there grew to manhood. In the fall of 1852 he emigrated to America, landing in New York, and from there went to Indiana where he learned the shoe- maker's trade, following it until 1856. He came to Jackson County, and located in Westport where he continued the shoe-making business until 1857, when he went to Kansas, residing there until i860. Then he went to Pike's Peak, Colorado, where he followed gold mining until 1863, and then was appointed postmaster at Breckenridge by Abraham Lincoln, and held the office until 1864. He then resigned and went to Montana, where he was engaged in the grocery business until 1867, and then returned to Jackson County. He was married in Kansas City, December 29, 1867, to Miss Mary Hackmann. They have had six children, four of whom are living: Mary M., Rosa, Henry and John P. Two are deceased : Elizabeth and Peter.

Christian Myer

Farnier, section 5, post-office Westport, was born January 28, 1828, in the Provmce of Brunswick, Germany, and learned the weaver's trade in his youth and followed it while he resided there. He came to the United States in the spring of 1858 and settled in this township where he has since remained. He owns 200 acres of fine farm land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Myer is one of the sturdy, energetic farmers of this vicinity. He has been twice married : first, to Wilhelraina Walters in 1854; she died in 1870 and left a family of eight children: Augusta, Annie, Matilda, Charlie, William, Christ, Paulina and Minnie. He was married again, in 1876, to Mrs. Hefkamire. He is a member of the Church of New Jerusalem and his wife is a member of the Gospel Church.

Samuel Poteet

Farmer, section 18, post-office Westport, was born February 22, 1820, in Lauderdale County, Alabama, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He came West in 1844 and settled in Greene County, Missouri, and remained there until 1848, when he came to this county and engaged in teaming across the plains. He finally became master of a train and afterward owned one of his own. He spent fifteen years at this business and then turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He owns 600 acres of fine land, well improved. Mr. Poteet is entirely a self-made man. He married Miss Rebecca Majors, on the 14th of April, 1852. She is a native of Missouri and was born in 1837. They have had nine children ; William A., John F., Charlie, Ambrose, Katie, Bessie, Gracie, Benny and Eva. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Dr. H. H. Russell

Westport, is a native of Grafton County, New Hampshire, and was born May 6, 1835. When an infant his parents went to Ohio where he grew to manhood, and in i860 entered the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio, graduating February 24, 1863. He then went to Benton County, Iowa, where he followed his profession until 1864 when he enlisted in the 138th Home National Guards, as surgeon; in September, 1864, he was taken to Rock Island Prison Hospital, remaining there until March, 1865. Then he was commissioned sergeant of the loist Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving until July, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. In September, 1865, he went to Illinois, where he continued his practice and in August, 1880, came to Jackson County, Missouri, locating in Westport. He was married in Harrisonville, Ohio, March 17, 1863, to Miss Lucretia A. Chase. By this marriage they have two children : Estella and Louis.

Farmer, section 4, post-office Westport, was born June 17, 1819, in Woodford County, Kentucky, and was reared there on a farm. In 1828 he accompanied his parents to New York City, where his father engaged in the boot and shoe business. They returned to Kentucky in 1831, and D. P. resided there until

1854. Then removed to Callaway County, Missouri, remaining one year and then came to this county. In 1856 he purchased a farm in Cass County and remained thereon until 1863, when he came back to this county and has remained here since; he owns a fine farm of 240 acres, well improved, and has a handsome residence. He married Miss Martha Coleman, at Versailles, Kentucky, in 1846. She was a native of Cincinnati and was born December 10, 1826. She died on the 17th of April, 1877, leaving two children: William and Mathis, now Mrs. J. W. Basy. Mr. Easy is in partnership with his father-in-law in the working of the farm ; he is an industrious young man. They are members of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Ryley has been an elder in the church for some twenty years.

L. C. SAALBORN, Physician and surgeon, Westport, was born in Germany, April 23, 1819, a;nd was there reared and educated. In 1841 he entered the Grifswald University in Germany, remaining until 1843, when he went to the Bonn University, staying there until 1844. He then went to Halle University, where he graduated in 1845. In the fall of 1846 he emigrated to America, landing in New Orleans and from there went to St. Louis, remaining but a short time when he went to Illinois, locating in Centerville. He followed his profession until 1849, when he moved to Cooper County, Missouri, stopping until the fall of 1850, then coming to Jackson County, Missouri. He located in Independence and Westport, teaching music, continuing it until 1855, then went to Cass County, Missouri, where he practiced medicine until 1862, and afterward returned to Jackson County, locating in Kansas City. Here he continued his profession untiri863, when he went to New Mexico, and in 1864 again returned to this county, locating in Westport, where he opened a fine drug store, and is still following the same business. He was married in St. Louis to Mrs. E. M. Dixon.

Henry Sager

HENRY SAGER, Furniture dealer and undertaker, Westport, was born "in Germany, November 26, 1815, and was there brought up. After completing his education he learned the cabinet-making trade and soon enlisted in the Prussian Army. In the spring of 1834 he came to America, landing at Baltimore, and from there went to Philadelphia, where he followed his trade. In 1835 he removed to St. Louis, and in 1836 located in Westport, Jackson County. He was married in this county November 21, 1840, to Miss Mary Mateney; they had six children. Mrs. Sager died May 28, 1854.

David S. Self

Farmer, section 8, post-office Westport, was born November i8, 1836, in this county, and was here reared and educated. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and when eighteen years of age he commenced to trade on his own account, and since that time has been engaged in business for himself He now owns 280 acres of fine farming land, well improved, and has lately built one of the finest residences in the township. He has held the offices of school director and president of the board. In his manners he is much of a gentleman. Having been reared in this county he has noted the various changes that have taken place since this was a wilderness. In March, 1861, he married Miss Louisa Brumfield, who was a native of Johnson County, and was born October 22, 1839; she was partly reared in this county. They have five children : Emma J., Mary B., Cora B., Finis C, and David V. ; lost one. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Self has made several trips across the plains.

John M. Self

JOHN M. SELF, Farmer, section 15, post-office Westport, was born May 13, 1848, in Morgan County, Missouri, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He came to this county in the spring of 1866 ; has resided here since, and has made agricultural pursuits his business. He moved to the farm on which he now resides in the spring of 1880, and owns eighty acres. He is one of the sturdy, energetic, farmers of this township, that gives his attention to his business, and bids fair to make a success m hfe. He has been twice married; first, to R. A. Fitzwater, in 1873. She died October 11, 1878, leaving one child, Warren R. He was married again, January 25, 1880, to Miss Mary E. Wolf, a native of Ohio, born March 29, 1859.

Richard L. Shanks

RICHARD L. SHANKS, Farmer, section 3, post-office Westport, was born January 14, 1842, in Stamford, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and came to this county with his parents when five years of age, and has been reared here as a farmer. During the late War he operated with General Rains, and carried the first Confederate dispatch that was carried in the State of Missouri. Since the War he has been engaged in farming. He is a correspondent for different papers, and takes a great interest in literary matters. He married Miss Mary H. McKinney, August 18, 1859; she is a native of Callaway County, Missouri, and was born November 24, 1841. They have four children living : Ada L., Mary B., Charlie L., and Dixie L. ; lost seven. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has the honor of being a grandson of the first white child born in the State ^of Kentucky.

Thomas Shea

Farmer, section 16, post-office Westport, was born in County Kerry, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1859 and settled in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Remained there four years and then removed to Springfield, Massachusetts, and resided there three years, learning the trade of stone-cutting. He went to Hartford, Connecticut, thence to Nashville, Tennessee, and from there to Lawrence, Kansas ; thence to St. Louis, and in 1867 he purchased the land he now owns. He came to Kansas City in 1869 and remained there until 1875, engaged at his trade ; then moved to Nevada, and remained there about two years ; returned to Kansas City, and removed from there to his farm in the spring of 1877. He owns eighty acres of land. He married Miss Ellen Moynihan in 1872 ; she is also a native of Ireland, and was born in 1848. They have two children : Ellen and Thomas P. ; lost one. They are members of the Catholic Church.

Groceries and notions, Westport, was born in Virginia, February t8, 1835, and was there reared. After finishing his education he learned the painter's trade, and followed it until 1856, when he went, to Council Bluffs, Iowa. In the fall of 1856 he went to Illinois, remaining until June, 1857; then returned to Council Bluffs, and in the fall went to Lafayette County, Missouri, where he remained until November, 1859. He returned to Virginia, the place of his birth, and in the spring of i860 came again to Lafayette County, Missouri. In the spring of 1868, he came to Westport, where he is doing a large business. He was married in Lafayette County, Missouri, April 25, i860, to Miss A. V. Cundiff. They have had six children, of whom there is one living, George N.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 32, post-office Westport, was born in Kentucky, and was reared and educated in his native State. After leaving school he engaged in farming, and followed this occupation until 1855, when he came to Jackson County and settled in Westport. In 1858 he was appointed postmaster, and held the office until 1861, and then accepted a situation in a large wagon manufactory. He owns a farm of 140 acres. He married Mrs. Kate McGee, of Westport, Missouri, March 7, 1864. Mrs. Simpson died October 7, 1867. They had one daughter, Katie.

William Stewart

WILLIAM STEWART, Farmer, section 21, post-office Westport, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and lived there until 1836, when he came to Jackson County, Missouri, where he still resides, and is numbered among the successful agriculturalists of the county, and owns 100 acres where he lives, and_^seventy-nine acres in Blue Township. In 1856 he was appointed deputy sheriff, and served two terms, and collected the first railroad tax in this township. He married Miss Edith Stewart, July II, 1843. She died in April, 1850. For his second wife, he married Narcissa Stewart, in 1852. By this union, they have one child living; lost one.

Jesse Thomas

JESSE THOMAS, Farmer and stock raiser, section 33, post-office Westport, is a native of Madison County, Kentucky, and was born November 7, 1803. He was reared and educated in his native State, and after leaving school, learned the mill-wright trade, and followed it until October, 1839, when he came to Jackson County, where he now owns 400 acres of improved land, and is one of the prominent farmers of Jackson County. He married Miss Maria Davenport, of Kentucky, January i, 1828. By this marriage they had seven children, four of whom are living. Mrs. Thomas died in 1844. He married for his second wife E. J. Baily, of Independence, November 30, 18,54. By this union they had one child. His second wife died January 8, 1881.

Annie B. Vogel

ANNIE B. VOGEL, Westport, widow of the late Lewis Vogel. Mrs. Vogel is a lady of rare intellect and honored by her many friends and neighbors. She has a beautiful residence, situated just west of Westport, also fifty acres of fine fruit-growing land ; in fact, has one of the finest places in Westport.

George W. Vogel

GEORGE W. VOGEL, Farmer, section 19, post-office Westport, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, May 18, 1846, where he was reared and educated. Mr. Vogel, since leaving school, has followed farming, and now owns thirty-three acres of well improved land, besides 160 acres in Kansas. He has a fine, new residence. He was married in Westport, January 16, 1868, to Miss Katie Wiedernmann. They have three children : MoUie, George W., and Freddie.

S. E. Ward

S. E. WARD, Farmer and stock raiser, section 31, post-office Westport, is a native of Virginia,' and was born March 4, 1820, and lived in his native State until fourteen years of age, and then removed to Indiana, where he Hved two years, and then returned to Virginia. In 1837 he went to St. Louis, Missouri, and occupied the position of clerk in a tobacco factory. In the summer of 1838, he went to Boonville, Missouri, and the same year came to Independence, and joined Captain L. P. Lupton's expedition to the Rocky Mountains, and returned for a short time, in 1845, and took back a stock of goods, to sell to the Indians. He continued this business until 1854, and then received the appointment of post-sutler, at Fort Laramie, and held the position until 1870. He returned to this county in 1873. He owns a fine stock farm of 450 acres. He married Mrs. M. F. McCarty, February 9, i860, in Westport Missouri. They have two children living: John E. and Hugh C. Lost one daughter, Mary F.

J. W. White

J. W. WHITE, Farmer and stock raiser, section 31, post-office Westport, is a native of Missouri, and was born in Clay County, October 21, 1836, and when eight years of age he removed with his parents to Platte County, where he was reared and educated. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits until i860, and then went to Pike's Peak, and remained until October, of that year, working in the mines. He then returned to Platte County, and in 1861 enlisted in the Confederate service, and received a wound in the hip which disabled him, and was mustered out of the service. In 1866 he came to Jackson County, and owns a farm of 100 acres of land. He was married in Westport, Missouri, September 19, 1865, to Miss Annie P. McGee. By this union they have four children: James G., AddieB., William A., and Lizzie Ward.

Hon. J. B. Wornall

Section 32, post-office Westport, was born in Clark County, Kentucky, October 12, 1822, and from that county was taken by his parents to Shelby County Kentucky. In the spring of 1844 he came to Jackson County, Missouri. His father, Richard Wornall, bequeathed to him a good name, unstained in any particular, and a place in the public esteem which could only be maintained by that gentleness and uprightness and real strength of character, always so much applauded by honest, hard-working pioneers. Mr. Wornall is honorably conspicuous among those who many years ago brought the intelligence, manlmess and intergrity, inherited through long lines of honorable ancestors, and laid them, in the vigor of manhood and confidence of youth, on the altar of civilization, so newly erected on the western border of Missouri. The Wornall Farm, now so well known by the people of Kansas City, and so frequently pointed out to travelers, as one of the most pleasant of suburban homes, has already won its name for hospitality, and become a center of social life. It is not surprising that Mr. Wornall should rise to influence and become a leader among the people. In every great enterprise he has stood with the foremost, at once bold and cautious; all who know him are inspired with zeal and confidence in every enterprise in which they have the endorsement of his judgment and the co-operation of his energies. Effort, with him, always stood for success, and success means the grandest possible results in given circumstances. He early became the patron of public schools, and numerous, beautiful and commodious buildings that have sprung up in every quarter, providing abundantly for the cozy accommodation of all children in the city and suburbs, attest his faithfulness to the common schools. But higher education has found in him also a noble patron. For many years he has been a trustee of the William Jewell College, and much of the time president of the board. He has been a very substantial friend to the institution, at one time giving $8,000 to the endowment fund, and has always been ready with such smaller sums as have seemed to be demanded by the merits involved. In his reUgious preference he is a Baptist, and has always been much interested in the progress of that denomination ; he has been quite as much appreciated in the various departments of Christian work as in educational matters. In the miniites of the General Association of Missouri Baptists, for 1872, his name appears as president of that body, an assembly representing upwards of 8o,coo people, with 900 ministers. For a number of years Mr. Wornall has been president of the Kansas City National Bank. In i86g he was nominated by acclamation for the State Senate from the Fourteenth District, and was elected by a large majority. Mr. Wornall's name was favorably mentioned by a number of Democratic papers of Missouri in 1874, as a candidate for Governor, but he made no canvass or effort for the nomination. He was married in 1850, to Matilda A. Polk, daughter of William Polk, of Kentucky; she died in 1851. He again married in 1854, his wife being Eliza S. Johnson, daughter of Rev. Thomas Johnson. By this union there are two children living, five deceased. His third marriage occurred in September, 1866, to Miss R. Johnson. Their family by this union consists of two children living; lost one.

J. C. Anderson

Farmer, section i, post-office Kansas City, is a native of St. Louis County, Missouri, and was born March 29, 1827 ; was reared on a farm and has since followed it as an occupation. He came to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1855, and owns a farm of eighty acres. He was married in Jackson County, August 5, 1856 to Miss Emily Shaw a native of New York, and an adopted daughter of James Hickman. They have seven children living : Jerome, Martha, George F., William, CharUe, Emily and Ellen.

L. W. Bradley

Farmer and stock raiser, section 36, post-office Kansas City, was born in Sumner County, Tennessee, March 27, 18 14. He was reared a farmer and gave considerable attention to tobacco culture. In November, 1833, he came to Jackson County, Missouri, and owns a farm of i6&j4 acres of land. He was married in Jackson County, Missouri, August 4, 1840, to Miss Margaret M. Parrish. Their family consists of four children living : William P., Eldridge M., Bettie P., and Maggie. They have lost five: James W., Militus E., Thomas E., Ralph P., and Edith G.

Dairyman, section 12, post-office Kansas City, was born in Ohio, August 29, 1838. He was reared a farmer and followed it until 1873, when he engaged in the Uvery business until 1875, when he removed to Pennsylvania, and resumed his former occupation. In 1878, he immigrated to Kansas, and in March, 1880, he came to Jackson County, Missouri, where he owns 116 acres of land, and is devoting his attention to his dairy interests, in which he is winning an enviable reputation for the quality of his product. He served in the late War in Company C, 126th Ohio Infantry, enlisting in August, 1861, and serving until the close of the War. He participated in the battles of Winchester, Gettysburgh, Wilderness, Locust Grove, Petersburgh, and many others ; at the last named battle he was wounded. At the battle of the Wilderness, in May, 1864, he was taken prisoner and held ten months when he effected his escape. He was married in Pennsylvania, January 12, 1871, to Miss Addie R. Maitland. By this union they had one son : Willie M., born November 13, 1871 ; he died October 22, 1873.

Peter Dufner

Was born in Baden, Germany, July 27, 1857, and when ten years of age he was brought, by his mother, to .America, landing in New York. From there he came to Kansas City and attended school, after which he was employed as clerk with H. T. Hovelman. He remained with him for three years and a half, and then engaged with H. C. Hucke. In the fall of 1874, he removed to Westport, and engaged in clerking until 1876, when he returned to Kansas City. He there obtained a position in a brewery, remaining until August 16, 1879, and in September, engaged in his present business. This he sold to his partner, and August 19, 1880, he opened his present place of business.

Beal Green

Farmer and stock raiser, section 14, post-office Kansas City, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, March 3, 1815, and was reared there on a farm. He came to Jackson County, Missouri, March 7, 1840 and owns a farm of 297 acres. He was married in Bath County, Kentucky, November 7, 1839, to Miss Corinna RatUff. By this union they have a family of ten children living. November 10, 1880, they had a family re-union of the ten children, and twenty-four grandchildren.

J. J. Howe

Farmer and stock raiser, section 11, post-office Kansas City, is a native of Mason County, Kentucky, and was born September 9, 1818. Was brought up there, and after leaving school he commenced farming This he followed there until the spring of 1855, when he came to Clay County, Missouri,' and has since made his home here. October 31, 1850, Miss Jane K. Larew became his wife. Their marriage occurred in Kentucky. They had by this union eleven children, eight of whom are living. Mrs. Howe died on the 28th of May, 1881.

J. E. Jackson

Superintendent of the Fair Grounds, Kansas City; and deputy county collector, was born in Clinton County, Missouri, October 23, 1836, and when ten years of age came with his parents to Jackson County, where he was reared and educated. He commenced his business experience as a clerk in a mercantile house, and continued in this business until i860, when he engaged in farming. He was elected superintendent of the Fair Grounds March 15, 1880. He was married in Jackson County, Missouri, November 22, 1859, to Miss Maria Steele. By this union they have had five children, of whom four are living: Edward L., born September 3, i860; Frank, September 17, 1868; Lloyd, May 14, 1872; Nellie M., October 17, 1874.

Secretary of the Kansas City Fair Association, is a native of Cooper County, Missouri, and was born January 24, 1839; after finishing his education he learned the jewelry business, and followed it as an occupation until 1861, and then went to St. Louis. In 1869 he came to Kansas City, and continued his business until 1872. In 1879 he was elected to his present position of secretary of the Kansas Ciiy Fair Association. He was married in St. Louis, January 21, 1869, to Miss Ellen Pitcher. Their family consists of four children : Nellie, Florence, Gertrude and Harry.

R. J. Long

Farmer and stock raiser, section i, post-office Kansas City, is a native of Kentucky, and was born March 20, 1834, and was brought, while an infant, by his parents to Jackson County, Missouri, where he has since lived, engaged in farming, and owns 146 acres of land, on which is one of the most promising orchards in the vicinity. He was married in Jackson County, Missouri, October 30, 1872, to Miss Mary E. Burge ; they have two children.

Levi Owings

Farmer and stock raiser, section 10, post-office Kansas City. The subject of this sketch is a native of Baltimore County, Maryland, and was born January 10, 1827. He was there reared, and having completed his education, he became engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued until the fall of 1854. He then came to this county, and has since made it his home, and is now the owner of 200 acres of fine land. Mr. O wings has a beautiful farm, and with his excellent wife presiding over the home duties, is pleasantly situated. His mar- riage was in Carter County, Kentucky, August 25, 1868, to Miss Sarah Lewis. Ttiey have four children: Mary M., Mattenia D., Levi M., and Charles N. L.

Physician and surgeon, section 12, post-office Kansas City, was born in Tazewell County, Illinois, June 10, 1832. He was educated at Illinois College, and in the spring of 1853, he went to California, and was engaged in prospecting and mining for gold, and returned to Illinois in 1858. He made choice of the practice of medicine as his life work, and after a thorough preparation, was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, March 13, 1862. He commenced the practice of his profession in Illinois. The doctor is a good writer, and is liberal in his religious preferences. He has published a work, called the "Pantheist," which indicates merit, as a writer and thinker. He came to this county in 1872. He married Miss Mollie Hunt, of Illinois, December 22, 1865. They have two children : Otis and Charles B.

Fruit-grower, section 10, post-office Kansas City, is a native of Massachusetts, and was born December 22, 1810. His early education was in the common schools, and in October, 1832, he went to Marietta, Ohio, and entered Marietta College. After leaving his studies, he was engaged as an architect and builder, and continued the business until August, 1866, when he came to Jackson County, and has since devoted his attention to fruit-growing. He was married in Ohio, to Miss J. White, April 5, 1837. They have seven children living: William P.,

I. J. Smith

Farmer and carpenter, section 16, post-office Kansas City, was born in Kentucky, July 8, 1829, and when four years of age was taken by his parents to Illinois, where they lived four years, and then removed to Missouri, where he was principally reared. He learned the carpenter's trade in his youth, and followed it as a vocation until 1859, when he commenced farming. His residence is one of the desirable locations of the vicinity. He was married in Jackson County, Missouri, April 21, 1859, to Miss N. J. Holloway, who was born in Kentucky, February r5, 1830. They have three children living - two sons and a daughter.

This firm has its principal place of business at Cincinnati. The Kansas City house is under the successful management of A. W. Horn. They deal in custom made gents furnishing goods, hats and caps, and are. having a successful patronage.

Physician and surgeon, was born in Wisconsin, May 21, 1852, and received his early education in the schools of Milwaukee. When eighteen years of age he entered an academy, remaining for three years and pursued a thorough academical course. He was also engaged in the study of medicine with Dr. Hopkins as preceptor, continuing for two years, and then removed to Chicago. He attended the Chicago Medical College from 1871 to 1875, and after graduating commenced to practice in the hospital. He came to West Kansas City in April, 1879, ^.nd has succeeded in securing a good and lucrative practice. He married Miss Anna Chappelle, of Ogle County, Illinois, who was born May 14, 1859. They have one daughter, Emma.