Jackson County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 4 of 12)

Benjamin Haskell

Of the firm of Means & Haskell, live stock commission merchants, was born in Franklin county, Mass., October 30, 1827, and when nineteen years of age, went to Hartford, Conn., where he was engaged in various branches of business, principally produce, grain and real estate ; also mail contracting over different States. Beginning in the west in 1862 went first from Des Moines, la. to Council Bluffs and other points. During his travels through the west he created an anxiety to make it his future home. April 10, 1879, he moved to Atchison, Kansas, where he embarked in the live stock commission trade with F. P. Halsey, remaining till November 15, 1880, when he began business in his present location. Miss Martha A. Sears became his wife in November, 1852. She was born in Hartford, Conn., November 10, 1831. She was reared and educated in her native city and there lived till the time of her marriage, being the first graduate in the High school of that place. They have one child, Kate L., born in Hartford, Conn , and graduating in the same school as her mother.

Charles E. Hasbrook

Who is now thirty-four years of age, was born and reared in Galesburg, 111. He received excellent educational advantages in youth, and entered the Lombard University, from which he graduated in 1870. In 1871 he received the degree of LL. B. from the law department of the Chicago University, and in 1872 began his career as a journalist. He was connected with the Chicago press until June, 1874, when he became city editor of The Kansas City Times. Later he took editorial charge of the Boonville (Mo.) Advertiser, and continued there with marked success. He was elected secretary of the Missouri Press Association for two terms. Returning to Kansas City, Mr. Hasbrook was with the Kansas City Price Current until 1879, when he was tendered the position of business manager of Tke Times. He is now secretary and one of the directors of the company. In 1881 he received the appointment as aid to Governor Crittenden, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. Mr. Hasbrook was married in October, 1871, to Miss Delia Ekins, of Galesburg, Illinois. They have had three children : Adah May, Ethel and Lucile. The latter died in 1879, and was buried in the old cemetery at Galesburg.

John G. Hayden

Was born in Hopkinsville, Christian county, Ky., July 8, 1808, and at the age of eighteen years removed to Marion county, Mo., locating at Palmyra. There remained until the fall of 1834, then removing to Clay connty, where he resided until 1840, and thence to Platte county. During this time he was appointed general wagon master and continued two years. Leaving Platte county he came to Jackson county, and in September, 1857, to Kansas City. Was elected marshal of Kaw township in i860, and then was elected sheriff of this county, serving for two years. Was re-elected in the fall of 1862, serving for nine months, when he was displaced by the Governor, and superseded by Major Williams, of Kansas. Shortly after Mr. H. was appointed deputy U. S. marshal for the western district of Missouri, holding this office for two years. In 1864 received the appointment of government inspector of liquors and coal-oil, serving one year and then resigned, since which time he has lived a somewhat retired life. He has been married three times. First in 1831 to Miss M. S. Price, of Ky., who died in 1833, leaving one son, James P. His second marriage occurred in 1835, to Mrs. Eliz L. Bradshaw, a sister of his first wife. She died in 1862, leaving six children- Elizabeth, Martha A., Louisa, George, Samuel, and Robert, three of whom are deceased. In 1865 he was married to Susan Daniel, a native of Mississippi, and daughter of William Daniel, of St. Louis.

Ole Heg

Grocer, was born in Norway in r83r, and there remained until eight years of age, when he accompanied his parents to America. Settled in Racine county, Wisconsin, and here our subject was reared and educated. At an early age he began the printing business, which he follosved until about twenty-five years of age, and then engaged in the mercantile business at Waterford, same State. He remained in busmess there until 1876, when he came to Kansas City, and has since made it his home. By strict integrity and attention to business has been quite successful. Mr. Heg is a brother of Col. Heg, of the 15th Wisconsin, killed during the war, and who, at one time, was commissioner of the State's Prison of Wisconsin. Our subject has been twice married. First in 1853 to Miss Amelia Christenson, of Racine ; they had three children, only one of whom is now living, Mrs. George E. Newell, a practicing physician of Waterford. His second marriage was to Nanna Christerson, a sister of his first wife. Mr. Heg is a member of the Masonic fraternity and a Knight Templar.

Phillip J. Heun

Dealer is Groceries and Crockery. Was born in Bavaria, Germany, July 31st, 1835, and was there reared and educated. He came to America in 1854, and went to Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, and there engaged in the mercantile trade for about twelve years. In June, 1866, he moved to Kansas City, Missouri, and purchasing the real estate, at his present location, he built his large and commodious store that he now occupies, and where he is doing a very extensive business. Mr. Heun has been prominently identified in the city interests, having represented the second ward in the city council for two terms and during that time has served on several important committees, such as the Board of Public Works, Board of Fire Department and various others, and always filled these positions of trust with universal satisfaction. Like many others, beHeving in the rapid growth of Kansas City, he has invested largely in real estate and improved property, owning several buildings, one in particular being the fine block on the corner of Thirteenth and McGee streets. He was married in New York to Miss Margaret Bescher, October 5th, 1859. They had eight children, five of whom are now living: Henry J., born July isth, i860; Peter A., born June 6th, '62; Clara,

Physician and Surgeon. Was born in Ireland, County of Cork, on or about the 17th day of March, 1851. Owing to the bitter persecution waged against its Irish subjects by England his parents were obliged to leave and come to free America, he being but one year old. Arriving in America and landing at New Orleans, they at once proceeded to St. Louis, their future home. Here the doctor was raised, and at an early age was placed under the care of the Christian Brothers, and being an apt scholar rapidly learned. Arriving at the proper age he was sent to the College of the Christian Brothers and from thence went to study medicine at the St. Louis Medical College at the age of twenty-one. Havmg graduated he left for Iron Mountain to begin his professional career. Here he remained for six months, at which time his mother and brother contemplated a trip to Europe, not desiring to leave and being ambitious to make his mark during their absence he returned to his field of labor. About this time considerable attention was paid to this section of country by the Government, on account of very fine granite being found, and here the basement of the St. Louis custom house was quarried and worked. Graniteville, as the place was called, was a thriving town, and at the earnest solicitation of Orville Grant, the President's brother, he removed to Graniteville, six miles distant, and was physician and surgeon for the government employees, where he remained two years. Again returning to Iron Mountain he resumed local practice and remained there till the panic times of 1876, when the mines were completely stopped and workmen discharged. Then he resolved to return to his first home in St. Louis, and at once entered actively upon his professional duties. Here he remained till May nth, 1880, when a confrere of his died in Kansas City, and his dying request being "if Dr. Hennessy would take my place?" he came to Kansas City and has made for himself an enviable reputation, and to-day his practice is large and daily increasing. Being a man of the people he is with them in all things pertaining to their general welfare. In 1873 he was elected county delegate of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Iron county, Missouri. In the year 1874 he was elected coroner of Iron county on the Democratic ticket, b'y a large majority. In 1875 he was elected as one of the delegates to represent said county. In 1878 he was elected physician and surgeon of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, for the city of St. Louis, the largest society in the city, comprising ten divisions. In 1879 he was re-elected to the same responsible position and served with marked ability and to the entire satisfaction of the members. In 1880 he was unanimously elected president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of West Kansas City, and vice-president of the Land League. The doctor is unmarried, he is a genia,! gentleman and makes friends slowly but surely ; a man of few words, but deep thought, and one who attends strictly to his own business.

John C. Herold

Butcher. Was born in Saxony, February 7, 1833, and resided there until his twentieth year, his education being received in the common schools before he was fourteen. He then came to the United States in 1853, landing in New York city, there working at different trades. From there he went to New Orleans, remaining until 1855, when he removed to St. Louis, and thence to Kansas City in 1865, and has been engaged in the butchering business since. He occupies one of the best shops in the market alley, and has built up a good trade. In 1858 he married Louisa Howard, of St. Louis. Their family consists of six boys; Charles S., George, William, Augustus, Alfred and Otto.

James Hewson & Co

Of Hewson's Chemical Works. Began business in 1873 in small quarters on Delaware street, manufacturing the French Baking Powder on a small scale. The growth of the business speedily necessitated larger quarters, and they removed to Missouri avenue, where they occupied a three story building until it no longer afforded adequate facilities, when they erected their present splendid four story brick building, Nos. 10 and 12 East Third street, especially for their business. It is of handsome exterior, and is regarded as one of the most complete for its intended use in the United States. The chemical works occupy four floors, 40x75 each. The basement, which is lofty, with extensive areas, is used for the prepartion of Hewson's Liquid Blueing, one of the hundred articles manufactured by Hewson & Co. The main floor is occupied by the handsome show rooms, in which samples of the goods manufactured are displayed. The second floor contains the laboratory and storeroom for chemicals, etc. On this floor is prepared, with the utmost care and precision, the celebrated French Baking Powder, the standard article on which the success of the firm has been secured. On this floor are also prepared and bottled triple extracts, flavoring, toilet articles and perfumes which have now a great and popular a demand. Mr. James Hewson, the principal of the firm, was born near Toronto, Canada, February 26, 1841, where he lived with his parents on a farm until eighteen, and up to that time he had acquired a good education by attending the common schools. On leaving home in 1859 he went into the store of Lindsey & Co., of Tullamore, Canada, as a clerk, and was with them nearly three years, when he saw the necessity of a business education, and at once began a commercial course at the Toronto Commercial College, graduating from that institiition in the fall of 1862. In the summer of 1863 he was employed as head bookkeeper by Gooderham & Worts, millers and general mercantile men, and was with them three years. In 1868, after prospecting through Canada and finding no desirable location, he came to Kansas City. February 9, 1870, he married Miss Amelia Austin, of Canada. They have three children : Birdie, Sadie May and Myrtle Edna. Himself and wife are members of the Grand Avenue M. E. church.

Was born in the town of Mason, Hillsborough county. New Hampshire, June 30, 1819. He received a liberal education at the common school of his native town, and at the age of nineteen entered Dartmouth College, and graduated from-that institution in 1842. In the fall of the same year he entered Union Theological Seminary, of New York City, graduating in June, three years after. In October, 1846, he removed to Missouri, locating at St. Charles, where he took charge of the Presbyterian church for a period of five years. After this he went to St. Louis, where he resided for several years, taking charge of Fairmount church; under his direction and teaching the membership, was largely increased, the social status raised to a higher standard, and a general unanimity of feeling was felt throughout. Most of his time during the war was spent in Illinois. In July, 1865, he came to Kansas City and began the formation of the Second Presbyterian church, and organized the same with ten rnembers ; was also instrumental in raising funds and erecting a large and comfortable church in which to worship. He remained there as pastor until October, 1868, when he was appointed district secretary of the Presbyterian church, in which capacity he has proved himself a faithful worker. To his care has been committed the entire State of Kansas, in which may be seen, by a glance on the map, dots inscribed in a circle showing where he has established churches in all the settled counties in the State but two. Also has jurisdiction over the whole Indian Territory, and has had, at different times, the care of the Home Mission work in Missouri and Texas. On November '2, 1854, he married at St. Louis Miss Frances A. Hall. They

John B. Hill

Of Mason, New Hampshire, and formerly of Bangor, Maine, and a brother of the preceding, has attained considerable celebrity as a writer of local history, and is an extensive owner of real estate in Kansas City, also of many fine buildings which secure for him a large income. To these the care and oversight has been assigned to his brother. Rev. T. Hill.

Isaac Hire

Proprietor of meat market. Was born in Ross county, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1837, and when ten years of age immigrated with his parents to McDonough county, Illinois. There spent his youth on a farm, and when twenty-two years of age, commenced to learn the butchers' trade. Followed it there about ten years, then removed to St. Louis. After one year he came to Kansas City and opened his shop, which is neatly arranged and a good stock always on hand He married Miss Elizabeth J. Palmer, March 25, 1858. She was born in Hancock county, Illinois, September 19, 1837. They have six children living : Elizabeth M., William E., Jessie T. , Isaac C, Luther P. and Addie L. Lost two. Mrs. Hire is a member of the M. E. church.

Farmer. Was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, January 15, 1810, and was there reared, his early education being received at the common schools. November 26, 1833, he was married to Miss Mary A. Bradshaw, a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky. They have, one son and one daughter : James T. and May C. (now Mrs. Stewart). In 1846 he removed with his family to Jackson county, Missouri, stopping at Westport during the winter. Then purchased the farm on which he now lives, and has been actively engaged in agricultural pursuits and dealing in stock. His farm contains 275 acres,' well improved; it was mostly timber when he bought, and a large portion of it was cleared by himself, and his buildings are now large and commodious. Mr. H. has seen Kansas City grow from a small village to the metropolis of the west.

Howard M. Holden

Was born in Maiden, Mass., on the 28th day of August, 1837. His parents were Rev. Eli Holden and Phoebe Holden, of that place. He received a good English and business education in the local schools of Maiden, having graduated from the High school, but has not had the advantages of a collegiate course. In 185s he came west and located in Muscatine, Iowa, where he connected himself with the banking house of Messrs. Green & Stone. He continued in this connection until 1858, by which time he had given such evidences of that financial ability, for which he since became distinguished, that he was offered a connection with the American Exchange Bank of New York, which he accepted and remained for about a year, when he returned to Iowa, and in the winter of 1859- 60 he established a branch of the Iowa State Bank at Marshall in Washington county, of which he was at first cashier, and afterward president. He contined in the management of this bank until the spring of 1866, when he withdrew from it. In the fall of that year he came to Kansas City. Within the first six months of his residence in Kansas City, he invested $110,000 here, the largest sum of money that at that time had been brought to the city by any single new resident, and all of which was the product of his own effort since leaving Maiden in 1855. $8o,.ooo of this sum was invested in the stock of the First National Bank, the remaining $17,000 at that time in the bank being held by, Dr. St. Clair and his son, M. W. St. Clair. Mr. Holden became cashier of the bank, and under his management it immediately entered upon a career of prosperity and usefulness rarely equaled by any banking institution. It was a leading feature of his management to extend whatever aid he legitimately could to enterprises and new interests, and thus he made the bank a potent element in the development of the young city. It was to his hberal course toward the Texas cattle drovers more than to any other agency that that cattle business came to be concentrated at Kansas City, and without his liberal help that interest would likely not have been received. The establishment of a large beef packing business here in 1868, and the two or three following years was equally due to his efforts. In all other public enterprises and interests of a commercial character, from 1866 to 1878, he took an active and substantial interest, and during all these years his bank was a source of public spirit that made itself potently felt in the rapidly growing young city. In 1870 the demands upon the bank having become greater than its capital would warrant, its stock was increased to $250,000, the business men of Kansas City becoming the purchasers of the new stock. In September, 1873, the bank yielded to the financial storm at that time precipitated upon the country, and for a time was suspended. It soon rallied, however, and resumed business, but so many of its debtors- were nearly or quite bankrupt by the shrinkage of orders incident to the panic, that their obligations were never met. To overcome such losses and maintain the bank, Mr. Holden determined upon another increase of its stock, and such was the regard of the people for it, that they readily took $250,000 additional stock he desired to place, thus increasing its capital to $500,000.

However, in January, 1878, the bank again met with disaster, from which it could not be ralHed, and passed into the hands of a receiver. The circumstances leadmg to this event are peculiar. The bank had become the source of credit for live stock and grain merchants, and to some extent to producers of these classes of property. It had been its habit to aid them Uberally in the fall and early winter when they needed money to hold their property for better markets, and this had contributed alike to the prosperity of the bank, the Kansas City markets and the country. This winter however was exceptionally mild and damp, grain did not become sufficiently dry to be marketed, and pork packing had to be entirely suspended. The debtors of the bank could not, therefore, meet , their engagements with it, until the reduced trade in winter merchandise compelled merchants to withdraw their deposits to meet eastern bills. The bank suspended and went into liquidation the 29th of January, amid the universally expressed regrets of the people. Smce that time Mr. Holden has devoted himself to the settlement of its affairs, and to the fulfilling of a pledge made to the people at the time that it would be made to pay its debts in full.

In 1856 Mr. Holden represented his county in the Iowa Legislature, where he made many political friends who sought his consent to become a candidate for state treasurer at the next election. It seemed that a political career was thus opening upon him, but it was less attractive to him than banking and he declined it. He was married to Miss Mary F. Oburn, daughter of Rev. William Oburn, in Indiana, in 1867, and has three children. He is a member of the Second Presbyterian church of this city, and was once quite an active Mason, but has not given much attention to the order during his residence in Kansas City.

Book-keeper in the Great Western Laundry. Was born in Pensnett, England, December 27, 1846, where he lived with his parents until he was fifteen. Then immigrated to America, arriving at Point Levy, Canada, in the spring of 1862, and from there went to Ottawa. In 1864, he went to Oswego, N. Y. In 1866, he went to Chicago, where he was employed as clerk in the shirt manufacturing establishment of the Wilson Brothers. In 1870, the same firm established a shirt factory in Troy, N. Y., and sent him there. Leaving them in 1871, he went to New York City, where he was employed as manager in the same business by J. W. Henderson, and was with him until 1873. Then returned to Troy, remaining until 1877, when he came to Kansas City, and was employed by his present employer, J. R. Williamson, in the Great Western Laundry of Kansas City. May 31, 1870, he married Miss Mary Burt, of Troy, N. Y. They have one child: Hattie, born in Troy, N. Y., March 29, 187 1.

Geo. Holmes

Of the firm of White & Holmes, commission merchants, came to America in 1848, landing at New York, remaining about eight months, when he immigrated to the Rocky Mountains. There was engaged in mining for two years, when he came to Westport, Jackson county. Mo., remaining until 1857; then went to Texas. Previous to this, while in Westport, was engaged in a store as bookkeeper. Returning from Texas in a short time, and in the fall of 1857 located on a farm, where he was engaged in the stock business, having the name of feeding the first cattle in this locality. In 1875 he began in the commission trade, in the firm of which he is now a partner. He was married to Miss Susan Stone, November 29, 1856. She is a daughter of Daniel Stone, who was one of the pioneers of this county. She was born in Virginia, February 27, 1836. They have six children: Charles E., Luta (now Mrs. RatHff), Jennie, George, Guy, Daniel.

Alfred Hoover

Was born near Nicholasville, Jessamine county, Ky., April 4, 1820, where he lived with his parents, until he attaiaed his majority. He married, and settled there, remaining until 1853, when he came to Jackson county, Mo. August 10, 1843, he married Miss Elizabeth J. Hackett, of Jessamine county, Ky., by whom he has eleveri children: Anna (wife of F. S. Rice, of Jackson county), John W. (one of the proprietors of the Blue Springs Flouring Mills, near Independence), Jacob F. (of Blue Springs), Sarah, Charles S. (miller of the Lee's Summit Mills), and Elizabeth, Alfred, Fred, George H., James and Edward. Fred is clerking in a grocery store of R. M. Kimball, of Kansas City. When he first came to Jackson county, he established himself in the wagon making business, on the Santa Fe road, near Independence, which he followed until the breaking out of the war. Then went to Bloomington, 111., and lived until 1865, when he returned and located on a farm on Sugar Creek, in Blue township, where he has lived until recently, having sold his farm. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover are members of the Christian church, and have been since 1830.

Railroad engineer, was born in New York, April 11, 1838, where he resided until 1857, when he removed to St. Louis and accepted a position as engineer on the Missouri Pacific Railway. He remained with this company until 1868, when he came to Kansas City and accepted a similar position on the Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Gulf Railroad, which position he holds at the present time. His run is from Kansas City to Joplin, Jasper county, Missouri, on a passenger train. He is one of the first engineers on this branch, and one of the oldest on the road. Mr. Hopson has had a large experience in the railroad business, and understands it thoroughly, having been in it in different capacities for twenty-four years. He is a member of Kansas City Lodge, No. i. Knights of Pythias, and also Section 5?, Endowment Rank. He was married to Miss Mary Herman, July 26, 1861. Mrs. Hopson is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born on the 17th of February, 1841. Their family consists of four children ; Sarah V., George W.,

John C. Hope

Sheriff of Jackson county. Was born at Harrodsburgh, Mercer county, Kentucky, February 14, 1836, and when but one year old was taken by his parents to Boyle county. There he was reared until he was eighteen years of age, receiving a common school education, and in 1854 came to Jackson county arriving on the 14th of April. He engaged in clerking, and afterward commenced in the mercantile and commission business at Wayne City, continuing until 1859. January 3, i860, he married Miss Mittie T. Wallace, daughter of a noted Methodist divine of this county. She was born in Lexington, Missouri, May 18, 1842. Mr. Hope went to Pike's Peak after his marriage, remained about a year, then returned and was engaged in farming until the breaking out of the war. He enlisted in the Confederate service, Company A, Haye's regiment, 1st Missouri Cavalry, and was in the battle of Independence, Lone Jack, then south to Newtonia, and from there to Van Buren, Arkansas, Hartsville, and was in all the battles until his surrender at Shreevesport, Louisiana. He went to New Orleans, and then to Jessamine county, Kentucky, where his family was located. December 24, 1867, he returned to Jackson county, and in 1871 was elected constable of Blue township, filling the position four years. For two years was deputy marshal, under Patrick Conner, and deputy sheriff under O. P. W. Bailey during the last four years of his term. November 7, 1880, he was elected to his present office. Mr. and Mrs. Hope have had nine children, seven of whom are living ; Ida, Etta, Lena L., Mamie, Georgie, Hollis, and John H.

George S. Horton

Was born in Fishkill, Dutchess county, New York. Worked on a farm until he was twenty-two years of age, when he went into the dry goods business as salesman for the retail firm of S. G. & J. T. Smith, of Fishkill. Remained with them three years, after which he was in the employ of C. R. Owen for three years. He then went to Poughkeepsie, where he engaged with Donald, Converse & Maynard for three years, and after leaving their employ he came to Kansas City, in 1879, when he engaged as clerk for his brother, in retail dry goods and fancy notions. Here he is now located. Mr. Horton was married in 186S to Miss E. P. Hammond, of Poughkeepsie, New York, and by this union they have three children: Minnie H., Harry L., and George E.

Is a native of Genesee county, Mich., and was born July 29, 1838. He was brought up on a farm, receiving his early education in the common schools, and afterward graduated at Ann Arbor, in the literary and chemistry courses. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Hewitt, of the Michigan University, and graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of New York City, in the spring of 1862. Dr. Horton was then tendered the position of physician for a number of families who were on their way to the World's Fair, at London, which he accepted, and while on that side of the ocean he traveled extensively over the continent, and visited the hospitals of Paris. Upon his return he received the appointment in the army of assistant surgeon, and was soon promoted to be surgeon of the 47th United States Colored Infantry. He was soon placed on staff duty as medical director of General Hawkins' division. Previous to this, however, the Doctor was division surgeon of Steele's command, at the capture of Mobile. After the close of the war he came west and settled in Fort Scott, Kansas, where he continued to reside for eight years practicing his profession. Then removed to Kansas City, under appointment as surgeon of the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf, and the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Railroads, of which he had full charge ; also of tjie Western Division of the Missouri Pacific, and the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroads. One day in August Dr. Horton, while traveling on the cars, conceived the idea of inventing an easier mode of riding, and in September, 1876, received the patent for the chair, since so celebrated. The Horton chair cars are now in use on twenty five different railroads. His marriage was in Fort Scott, December 9, 1867, to Miss Ella S. Campbell, a native of Michigan. They have a family of three children : William C, Norris H., and Lizzie A.

Henry T. Hovelman

Was born in Bilnen, Prussia, in 1844, and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1854. They resided in St. Louis until 1866 and then our subject removed to Kansas City, where he has since lived. Soon after coming he opened a restaurant, following this business for two years, when he sold out, and bought the lot on which he built his present store house. Then engaged in the grocery business, and has built up a large business, his gross receipts amounting to fifty thousand dollars annually. In 187 1 was elected to the common council, and re-elected in 1872. In 1866 he married Miss Flora Timpe, of Warren county, Missouri. Their family consists of three children : William T. , Ella W. and Edward T.

James J. Huntington

United States revenue ganger. Our subject was born in Pike county, Missouri, in 1844, and there resided until sixteen years of age. Then entered the volunteer service, belonging to the Third Missouri Cavalry, in which he held a noncommissioned office. Served for four years, and was honorably discharged in the spring of 1865. Then returned to his former county, and was in the office of the clerk of the circuit court, after which he engaged in the mercantile business. This he followed until 1 8 70-' 71, and during this' time assisted the postmaster. In 1870 took the United States census of Clay county, Mo., and was appointed to the office which he now holds, in 1872.

James Hunter

The subject of this sketch was born in Russellville, Kentucky, July 2, 1826, and in 1829 removed with his parents to Independence, Mo., his father being a very early settler of this county. He built the first house in Westport,, and soon after embarked in the mercantile trade and sold goods in that place for twentyfive years. During this time James assisted his father, and thus received his early business training. After this our subject engaged in freighting across the plains, continuing for a period of ten years. During the war his expenses were very heavy in this business, yet, he was very successful. After quitting he commenced the mercantile trade in Santa Fe in 1862 and continued it until 1867, since which time he has been somewhat retired. He was married in 1851 to Miss Eleanor, daughter of Colonel Alvin Stephens, of Cass county, Missouri. She fell a victim to cholera in 1852.

D. Perry Hunter

Of the firm of Sayers & Hunter, dealers m stoves and tinware. Was born in Jackson county, Missouri, near Kansas City, January 13, 1850. When fourteen years old his father, David L. Hunter, died, and his mother dying one year after he came to Kansas City, and lived with his sister, Mrs. James P. Gaugh. Soon after was employed as clerk in the dry goods house of J. & P. Shannon, and from that time clerked and attended school until 1869, when he became mailing clerk in the Kansas City post-office, serving as such until 1880 under postmasters Foster, Harris and Case. June 15, 1880, he purchased a half interest in the stove and tinware business of H. Sayers. In May, 1875, he married Miss

Kansas City. T95 James Hurst

Was born near Mount Sterling, Kentucky, May lo, 1828, and there was reared a farmer and Hved until he was twenty-two years of age. He received his primary education in the common school and finished in the Mount Sterling Academy under the tutorship of Prof. Hugh B. Todds. He had been teaching in the common school of his county before completing his course in the academy, and after that he taught in the primary department of that institution, closing his connection with it in 1850, Followed teaching in the country until 1852, when he came to Missouri, and in Columbia was employed as clerk in the store of Alexander Douglas, being with him until 1855, when again employed as clerk by Jonathan Kirkbridge of the same place. In 1857 he quit clerking, disliking the close confinement, and engaged in dealing in horses and mules in Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas, which he followed until the breaking out of the war in i86r. Then he located in Mexico, where he engaged in buying horses and mules for the Government and dealing in stock generally. After the close of the war he renewed his southern trade and continued in it until 1868, when he came to Kansas City and invested in real estate and erected one of the first business blocks on Delaware street. In 187 1 he became one of the firm of Warriner & Co., in the wholesale grocery business, retiring from that in 1872. In 1876 he was for a short time one of the firm of Cooper, Hurst & Co., in the wholesale boot and shoe business, and on selling out his interest in that he became a cattle dealer, having a ranch in Southern Colorado. December 18, 1872, he married Miss Julia Howard, daughter of Col. John S. Howard, one of the pioneer lawyers of Clay county. Mo. They have two children : Howard H. and James Cecil. Himself and wife are active, working members of the Second Christian church of Kansas City.

H. P. Jacques

Purchasing agent for the Kansas City & Gulf, Lawrence & Southern, Fort Scott & Southeastern Railroads. Was born March 29, 1839, in Tewksbury, Middlesex county, Mass., and there was reared on a farm, receiving a fair education. At the age of about twenty he removed to Ohio, farmed there for two years and in i860 came to Hannibal, Missouri. There commenced his railroad experience with the Hannibal & St. Joe Railroad, remaining in their employ some eighteen years, then accepting the position of chief clerk in the mechanical department. Was then employed as secretary of the superintendent of the Atchison and Nebraska road, and after two and a half years came to Kansas City in July, 1880. Then commenced in his present situation which is one requiring considerable judgment on the part of the agent. But Mr. Jacques has proven himself worthy of the trust confided in him, and his long service in railroading is evidence of his ability. He was one of a family of thirteen children and has worked his own way through life. He owns a fine fruit farm of sixty-five acres adjoining Hannibal. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to the commandery of Hannibal, and also to the Odd Fellows lodge there. December 10, 1863, he married Miss Manda N. Westfall, born in Ohio in 1843. They have two children : Ruby P. and Harry W. Mr. and Mrs. Jacques are members of the Congregational church.

Alexander Jamison

Physician and Surgeon. Was born in Glengarry county, Ontario Province, Canada, November 5, 1839. He received his primary and preparatory education from his father and the Rev. Peter Mc Vicar, of Watertown, Glengarry, entering the Queen's University of Kingston, Canada, and graduating as A. B. in

1863. He then entered the theological department of the same institution, studying for two years, when he went to Princeton, N. J., where he graduated in theology in 1866. In, 1867 he took charge of the High school of Williamstown, of his native county, as principal, retaining that position until 1874, when he began the study of medicine at McGill College of Montreal, graduating as M. D. in 1877. He came to Kansas City in the fall of 1879, where he is building up a good practice. Soon after his arrival here he was tendered the chair of physics and chemistry in the Kansas City Medical College, which he accepted and still holds.

Of the firm of D. M. Jarboe & Co., Keystone Iron Works. Was born in Nelson county, Kentucky, near Bargetown, June 4, 1830, and came to Jackson county, Missouri, with his parents when he was four years old. When his father first came to the county he entered the land that is now Jarboe's Addition to Kansas City. The only families then residing in the vicinity were those of William Gillis, James H. McGee, William Evans and P. Chouteau. His father's first house was built of round logs, and stood where is now the corner of Eighteenth and Madison streets. His schooling was in a log school-house, located wh^re the St. James Hotel now stands. When he was nineteen he made a trip to California on foot, and there successfully mined until 1851, when he returned to Jackson county and went into a general mercantile business, his store room being a log building 18x20 on the levee, near the foot of Main. In 1856 or '57 he built the first brick store in the city, which is still standing on the levee. In 1861, the war breaking out and retarding business, he went into the State service, serving as captain and quartermaster for nearly three years, and after being mustered out in 1865 he again embarked in the mercantile business, opening a wholesale boot and shoe house with S. K. Green. The firm was known as Jarboe & Green, and their business extended throughout Missouri, Kansas, California and New Mexico. Selling out his interest in this business in 1874, he became associated with James Smith, under the firm name of Jarboe & Co., and established the Keystone Iron Works of Kansas City. June 6th, 1854 he married Emily Hoagland, of New York City, by whom he has two children: John, in the printing business in Kansas City, and Charles, attending school.'

William J. Jarboe

Is another of the oldest settlers of Kansas City. He was born in Addison county, Kentucky, July 24, 1823, and came to Jackson county, Missouri, with his parents in 1834. They settled on land that is now Jarboe's Addition to Kansas City. The settlements were sparse, and the most of the inhabitants were French and half-breeds. His schooling consisted of what he had before leaving Kentucky, and attending different private schools in the neighborhood after coming to Jackson county, thereby getting a fair education by the time he was eighteen. In 1845 he began clerking for A. Crossgrave, of Independence. His employer dying six months after, he was placed in charge of the store by the administrators until the goods were disposed of, and then he was employed by A. B. Canville, being with him until 1848. Then he began business for himself by opening a store for general merchandise on the levee, between Walnut and Main streets, Kansas City, where he did business until the spring of 1861, when he closed out on account of the war. Resuming business -again in the fall of 1863, on the corner of Main and Commercial streets, he continued it until 1868, when, on account of heavy losses caused by the unsettled condition of the country, he was forced to abandon the mercantile business, and since that time has followed various avocations. December 21, 1851, he married Miss Cecilia Barada, of St. Louis. They have seven children : Lydia, wife of George W. Cook ; Carrie, Cecilia,

Richard Jarrett

RICHARD JARRETT, Florist and proprietor of the Palace Garden Conservatory. Was born in the County of Kent, England, October 22, 1842, and when fourteen he began to serve a seven years apprenticeship at the Preston Hall Conservatory. There he learned everything pertaining to the floral business, and at the end of that period he became head gardener to William Mercer, Esq., of Gove House, County of Kent, and while with him exhibited many cut flowers and plants at the Crystal Palace in London, during the great exposition from 1861 to i«63. He also exhibited twice a year at the Royal Horticultural Gardens, of South Kensington, receiving first and second premiums. Being with this gentleman three years, he returned to Preston Hall Conservatory, where he served his apprenticeship, and was employed as foreman in the tropical department, serving in that position until 1870, when he came to the United States. Settled in Kansas City in September of that year, and established himself in the floral business, where he is meeting with merited success, his sales of cut flowers and plants amounting to about five thousand dollars annually. December 25, 1864, married Miss Susannah Bunyar, of Maid Stone, England, by whom he had six children: Susannah F., Edith, Nelson, Florence, Daisy and Pansy.

Dealer in groceries and provisions. Was born in South Carolina, June 29, 1835, and is of French-English extraction. His boyhood days were spent on his father's plantation, and also in the village of Robertsville, where Mr. Jandon, Sr., kept a grocery store. In April, 1865, our subject came to this city when it was a village, and engaged in farming, which he contmued until the war broke. Then enlisting in 1862 in the Confederate service Joe Lyles' company, and afterward was drafted to Company'F, i6th Missouri Infantry. He returned to Kansas City in 1865, and until 1867 was. engaged in various occupations; at that time took charge of the home for widows and orphans of Confederate soldiers, remaining in this position two years, and then took charge of the Franklin School, as principal, holding it four months. Then resigned in order to enter a painting establishment as manager, and remained five years. He had learned this art when seventeen years of age at Charleston. In 1875 received an appointment from Governor Hardin as coal oil inspector of this city. In 1877 he engaged in his present business. Mr. Jandon was married October 18, 1866, to Miss Eva Williams, a native of this State, born October 29, 1844. They have five children: Thomas P., Mildred A., George M., Benjamin and Richard F. They lost two. They are members of the First Baptist church at Westport.

Physician and Surgeon. The subject of this sketch is a native of Georgia, and born in Sandville, Washington county, August i, 1836, and was principally reared in Jones and Crawford counties. He received his primary education at the city schools of Knoxville, Crawford county, and from here removed with his parents to Talbot county, Georgia. From this place he was sent to the Medical University of New York City, and graduated from this institution in 1854. Then returned to his native State and stopped at Reynolds where he remained for a period of eight months. Thence to Jasper, Florida, where he resided for several years, and from there to Louisville, Kentucky. On account of the failure of health he quit the practice of medicine and then went to Olney, Illinois. He came to Kansas City and resumed his practice, and received the appointment of city physician, which position he now holds, and has built up for himself an envi- able reputation for honesty and fair dealing. He married Miss Sarah E. Thomas, of White Sulphur Springs, Florida, January i, 1857. She is a native of Georgia, and is a lady of culture and refinement. Their family consists of three children : Joseph F., Ida O., and Eugene C.

Samuel O. Jerome

Weigh Master, Kansas City Stock Yards. Was born in St. Joseph, Missouri; February sth, 1861, and was reared and educated in his native town. August 26, 1879, ^^ came to Kansas City and entered the stock yards as a feed deliverer. December 18, 1880, he accepted his present position.

Dealer in Real Estate. Came to Kansas City and engaged in the real estate business in January, 1880. He studied law under Scott Lord in New York City, and was at one time connected with him in the practice of law in that city. He is a genial Christian gentleman, surrounded with a family of lovely and affectionate children and his amiable wife is every where received as a lady of refinement and is esteemed for her modest unassuming and Christian bearing. Husband and wife are Presbyterians and are zealous, ardent workers in the church. The writer, who has been long and intimately acquainted with Mr. Johnson and his family, has taken the liberty to write the above, and regrets that his extreme modesty would not allow him to consent to have a sketch of his life written, on the grounds of his becoming a resident of Kansas City but recently.

Philip Johns

Of the firm of Johns & Stelp, dealers in hardware. Was born in Germany and lived there until seventeen years of age, when he immigrated to the United States, landing at New York City. From there he went to Louisville, Kentucky, thence to Memphis, Tennessee, where he enhsted in the Third. Regiment of Dragoons and went into the Mexican War, with Gen. Scott commanding, and served until the close of the war. After this he returned to the States and stopped awhile in Harrison county, Mo. From here he went to Iowa to locate his land warrant, after which he fitted out an ox team and crossed the plains in 1851, stopping for a time in Oregon. During his stay here he preempted 320 acres of land. In 1854 went to California, where he remained until the spring of 1868, when he returned to Missouri, stopping in St. Louis to visit his father and mother, who during his stay in California had immigrated to the United States and settled at St. Louis. Then went back to Iowa, and in the same year came to Kansas City, where he has made it his home ever since. Immediately after coming he was instrumental in starting the first brass band, of which he became teacher. During this time he built what is now known as the Mastin Bank, at the same time keeping up his teaching of music until 1876, when at the death of J. H. Adams he was appointed administrator of this estate, which consisted of a hardware stock, and vyhich he sold by an order of the court to Wm. Stelp. After this Mr. Johns purchased a half interest, forming a partnership under the style and name of Johns & Stelps, which still exists and is one among the live and enterprising firms of Kansas City. In 1876 Mr. J. married Mrs. Adams, of Kansas City. She is a native of Kentucky. They have two children living : WiUiam H. and Madie. He has one son, Lafayette, by his former wife.

B. F. Jones

Was born in Georgia, June 20, 1831, and was brought up there, and received his primary education. At the age of twenty, he commenced clerking, and then engaged as traveling salesman over the southern States. In April, 1861, he joined a company at Rome, Ga., and was through the service, being in many severe engagements. On account of meritorious conduct and gallant fighting, he received various promotions, until reaching the rank of major. At the close of the war, he returned to Rome, Ga., and in March, 1875, came to Kansas City, to take the management of the National Water-works Company, of which he is now superintendent. It is gready owing to his skill and oversight that the company occupies such a high place among public improvements. Has been twice married. First, to Miss Mary A. Nesbit, of Georgia, by whom he had three children : Hattie M. , Chas. A. and Mary O. His second wife was Mary C. Smith, whom he married in Alabama, November 10, 1864, also of Georgia. They have two children : Bayard F. and George A.

Martin Keck

Is a native of Germany, born in Wilrtenburg, in 1836. There resided until thQ._age of eighteen, when, in company with his mother and brothers, he immigrated to the United States, arriving in New York in the fall of 1855. Immediately came to Westport Landing, Jackson county, Mo., remaining a short time, and then located in what is now Kansas City. In 1862 he crossed the plains, and was engaged in freighting, being successful. In 1868 he returned to Kansas City, and since then has lived here. In i868 he was married to Miss Mary Halmrich, of this city. They have five children: Amalie, Georgie, Louise, Fred and Otto.

James Kelly

Grocer. Was born in Wilmington, Delaware, January 18, 1836, and was principally reared in Bardstown, receiving his education in the Bardstown College. Here he remained until 1853, when he removed to Louisville, and for one year was engaged in clerking in a grocery store. Thence to St. Louis, Mo., where he learned the trade of machinist, working at it until 1858, and then accepted a position as engineer on a steamboat, running from St. Louis to Omaha, Neb. When the railroad was introduced, the steamboat company suspended operation, and our subject went to Atchison, Kas., where, for a time, he ran a ferry-boat. In 1875 he came to Kansas City, and immediately embarked in his present business. In the fall of i88o, he built a new business house, and is now very successfully engaged in trade, having a large patronage.

David Kendall

Was born in Marion county, Virginia, November 4, 1830. At the age of twelve, he left his parents, and has cared for himself ever since. In 1848, while a mere boy, he went to Texas, and engaged in farming, returning to Virginia in 1850. In 1854 he came to Kansas City, and was employed by Yeager, Hays & Kinney to drive team, freighting to Las Vegas and San Miguel, New Mexico, being in their employ one year. At one time, when making a trip to the above named places, he and his fellow teamster, Samuel Bloomfield, who was recently murdered by Budd Thomas, in Oregon, narrowly escaped being captured by the Indians. After leaving the firm, he began breaking prairie in Kansas, which he followed until 1856, and from that time until 1857 he sold drugs in Lecompton. Soon after came to Kansas City, Mo., and opened a grocery, in company with John T. Reese and James A. Hutchinson, being with them one year. After quitting the grocery business, he was employed by Russell, Majors & Waddell, government freighters, as wagon master, being in their employ until i860, when he rented a farm near the city, and farmed until 1862. Then he started on_ a tour through Montana, New Mexico and Colorado, returning to Kansas City in the fall of 1866, when he established himself in the business he is still following, that of builder and contractor. He has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Florence C. Nelson, who died in the spring of 187 1, leaving one child, Mary. In July of 1873, he married Miss Jeannette Harris, of Kansas City, by whom he has two children : Marcellus and Ophelia.

Of the firm of Kendall & Emery, Wholesale Boot and Shoe Dealers, was born in Granby, Hartford county, Connecticut, in November, 1838, and there hved until attaining his majority. He was mostly educated in the Academy of his native town, attending a boarding school at Charlotteville, New York, only six months. In the spring of i860, he left the homestead and went to Blackberry, Kane county, Illinois, and established himself in the general mercantile business with C. Reed, under the firm name of Reed & Kendall There he continued until the spring of 1867 when he came to Kansas City, and with J. C. Gates, under the firm name of Gates & Kendall, opened a wholesale boot and shoe house, it being the first wholesale establishment in Kansas City. On Mr. Gates' retirement from the firm, in 1879, he retained the business, and soon after took in Mr. C. F. Emery, who had previously been a salesman for the firm, changing the firm name to Kendall and Emery. Mr Kendall is still senior member of the firm, and has done business in the same room for fourteen years and has met with fair success. February 19th, 1863, he married Miss Emily C. Brownell, of New Bedford, Massachusetts, by whom he has three children : Abbie Maud, William Roy and Harriet May.

Oculist and aurist, and proprietor and surgeon of the Kansas City Eye and Ear Infirmary, was born in Paradise, Ohio, July 12, 1843. When sixteen years of age he enlisted in the 6ist Ohio Veteran Infantry as a private, and was engaged in the battles of Raney, Slaughter Mountain, Second Bull Run, South Mountain and Antietam, where he was wounded and sent to Convent Hospital, at Frederick City, Md. After recovering, he was employed as nurse, and at the age of eighteen, was appointed hospital steward, which he held until the end of the war. During this service he assisted in over 200 surgical operations. His love for medicine and surgery determined his future course, and he at once entered Smithville Veterinary Academy, and, at the same time, became a student of the celebrated Dr. .Metz. Next he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at New York, attending the clinical course at Bellevue Hospital, and later at the New York Eye, Ear and Throat Infirmary, where he was soon tendered the position of recording surgeon. At the New York Eye and Ear Institute he attended two terms, receiving a license threfrom. Is next elected assistant surgeon of the N. W. Dispensary, which position he filled to the satisfaction of all, receiving a certificate to that effect. Upon resigning, he came west and located at St. Joe, where, in connection with Dr. A. S. Long, United States Pension Surgeon, he established an eye and ear infirmary, enjoying a large and lucrative practice there for ten years. He performed several surgical operations, one, requiring a higji degree of skill, upon a young lady twenty-one years of age, considered hopelessly blind, who had been educated in a blind asylum. Her sight was fully restored. About two years ago the doctor was called to Kansas City to perform a surgical operation, requiring several days' labor. While here, the life, activity and bustle, with the conviction of the future greatness of this city, determined his removal to Kansas City. Dr. KimberHn has purchased the site corner Eighth street and Grand avenue, where he has commenced the erection of an infirmary building.

Captain E. W. Kingsbury

General store keeper in Revenue Department. The subject of this sketch was born June 11, 1830, in Connecticut, and in 1859 removed to Colorado. While there during the war he joined the Second Colorado Cavalry, and started on border duty with headquarters at Kansas City, At the close of the war was honorably discharged, in 1865. In 1869, he received the appointment of revenue agent in St. Louis and Kansas City, and in 1870 was appointed as general store keeper in the Revenue Department. In 1873, he was discharged by Jones and McDonald of Whisky Ring fame, but was re-instated in 1875, and has since held the office.

Franklin Kirk

Of the firm of Kirk & Rosenberger, proprietors of a sash, door, blind and fixture factory, was born in Butler county. Pa., October 22, 1836, and there learned the trade of a millwright. In 1848 he took a trip south and visited Memphis, New Orleans and other cities, and in 1850 settled in Peoria, engaging in building, an 1851, he was married to Miss Sarah Platter, a native of Ohio, born in 1826. He moved to Davenport in 1856 and started a factory, and August 22, 1872, it was burned, he losing very heavily. Not discouraged, he went to work and has been quite successful. In 1878, he came to Kansas City and commenced the manufacturing business, which he ran alone until the fall of 1880. Then sold a half interest to Mr. Rosenberger. Their factory is fitted up with fine machinery, and they do good work. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk have a family of six children ; E. F., Ora D., Harry D., IdaG., Guy K. and Jessie E ; and have lost one, Charles J. They are members of the Jewish church. The eldest son, now twenty-seven years of age, is in his father's office.

Bernhart Knapp

Was born in Baden, Germany, in 1831, and in 1854 immigrated to the United States, arriving at New Orleans. Thence to St. Louis, where he spent the summer, and the next fall came to Kansas City, and has made his home here since. He engaged in the blacksmith trade, following it for three years, until 1857, being very successful. In that year he bought a house known as the Old Missouri House, which stood on Main street, between Fifth street and Missouri avenue. Continued to run this until the outbreak of the war, when he entered the government service in the quartermaster's department in 1862, and served until the fall of 1864. After the war he resumed the blacksmith trade, carrying on an extensive business until 1872, when, on account of failing health, he was obliged to discontinue it. Mr. Knapp has been twice married. First, in 1854, to Miss Frances Lamm, also of Germany. They had five children : Charlie, Emma, Mary, Lena and Otto. His second marriage was to Miss Eliza Hucke, of Kansas City, but born in Germany.

William B. Knight

Civil engineer. The subject of this sketch is a native of New York City, born in 1848, and was there reared. His father was an extensive manufacturer of linseed oil, and one of the heaviest dealers in the east. William received his primary education in the city schools, and in 1864 entered the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, of Troy, N. Y. He attended this institution for three years, and then commenced the practicing of civil engineering upon public work, etc., in New York City. He resided in the middle and eastern states until 1878, when he came to Kansas City and established his present business, being associated with many of the most prominent men of this place. His is connected with the Kansas City yards for the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad, stock yards and also engineer for the Union Transfer Company, besides other corporations, and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Theodore Krauss

Is a representative of the old Knickerbocker stock, and was born on the 31st of March, 1834, in was principally reared in the city of Vienna, Austria. He enjoyed excellent educational advantages in his youth, and received a thorough classical education. In 1853 he crossed the " briny waters" and settled in San Francissi

CO. Then engaged in the gold refining and bullion business, first with Duncan, Sherman, Alsop & Co. , and then became heavily interested in the mining business himself. He spent some twelve years on the coast, and then immigrated to Macon county, Mo. , and engaged in the banking and commercial business ; also held the position of judge of Macon county for four years, filling his office with credit to himself and friends. He came to Kansas City in 1878, and became president of the Missouri Valley Bank. This bank was founded in 1872, and was under the management of Mr. Kraus and Robert J. Alther, cashier.

John H. Krull

Merchant tailor and dealer in gents' furnishing goods, was born on the 19th of November, 1848, in Hanover, Germany, and when thirteen years of age commenced to learn the tailor's trade. In 1866 he moved to Paris, France, and worked there two years at his trade. He came to the United States in the fall of 1868, settled in New York City, and worked there seven years. He then immigrated to Ohio and worked four years and came to Kansas City in July, 1879, and engaged in his present business. He has a new store fitted up, and being a first-class workman, gives good satisfaction. He has worked his own way up through life by sterling principles of honesty and fair dealing. He is a member of three different lodges, Knights of Honor, Odd Fellows, and Ancient Order of United Workmen. He married Miss Emma Bittner in 1870. She was born in eastern Pennsylvia in 1851. Their family consists of two children: Harry and Clara. Lost one.

Homoeopathic physician, was born June 17, 1822, in Prussia, and was educated in his profession in the city of Berlin. He came to the United States in 1849, stopped one year in New York City, and then immigrated to Springfield, 111. At that time he was the only homoeopathic physician between Chicago and St. Louis. Practiced twenty-seven years in Springfield and came from there to Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1874. Resided there four years, then came to this city and located, and has worked his own way up by skill and energy. He is getting an extensive practice here, as he well deserves, his cheerful countenance and pleasant ways make him a welcome visitor in the sick room. He has been twice married. First to Miss Meta Fisher in 1848, at Springfield, 111. ; by this union they have two children living, Chas. F. and Emma L. (now Mrs. L. K. Beekman, of Petersburg, 111.) This wife died in 187 1. In 1879 he was again married, to Miss Fannie Wiley, of Springfield, III. They are members of the Presbyterian church. He had one son, John H. , (by his first wife) massacred by the Indians near Ft. Dodge. He was with a surveying party.

Henry C. Kumpf

Real estate, is a native of Germany, and was born at Beerfelden, Odinwald, July 12, 1830. His education was chiefly obtained at the High schools of Michaelstadt, where he attended some three or four years. In 1845 ^^ entered a commercial house in Frankfort-on-the-Main for the purpose of learning the mercantile business, remaining there until 1849, when he came to the United States, shipping on board the Miltiades, a sailing vessel, at Liverpool for New Orleans, arriving at the latter city in October of 1849. He immediately went to St. Louis and engaged in the grocery business, which he followed until the breaking out of the late war. Then became shipping clerk in the United States Arsenal at St. Louis holding that position all through the war. In 1865 he came to Kansas City, and opened a biUiard hall. From 1868 to 187 1 he was employed in the United States revenue department of Kansas City as store keeper. In 1872 he was elected city auditor, and held that office for four consecutive terms. In 1876 he engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Kansas City, his son

F. H. KUMP Was born in Koallen, on the Rhine, December 17th, 1834. Came to America with his parents in July, 1841, they locating in Buffalo, New York. There he had the benefit of the public schools until the age of eleven years, when he left home, working at various places and at any anything he could find'to do until the year 1850. Then found permanent employment at Chicago, Illinois, with W. H. Hutchinson & Co., the pop manufacturers, continuing in their employ for over seven years, and tiring of this he determined to move farther west. Taking his parents he started for Kansas City, where they arrived in November, 1859, and with the few hundred dollars he had saved up Mr. Kump purchased a small pop bottling establishment on Walnut street, near Fourteenth, which he carried on and during the winter months his tjade being dull, and brooms being in great demand he purchased the material and minufactured them. He continued along and by hard work made a success. For in 1867 he founded the celebrated Kump Brewery, one of the largest beer brewing establishments in Kansas City, of which he is the sole owner and proprietor. Mr. Kump is also largely interested in Kansas City real estate and improved property, owning stores, houses, etc. He was married in Kansas City to Miss Lucretia Argo, December ist, 1862. By this marriage six children have been born them. Four now living : Frank H. Jr. born February i, 1865; Maud, born June 26, 1867; LilHe, born December 3,' 1874; Jessie, born June 21, 1880. Mr. Kump's mother is still living at the age of seventy five years, his father having died in Kansas City in 1864 in the sixtyfourth year of his age.

Peter Kuntz

Of the firm of Emerson & Co. , was born in Prussia, Germany, and was merchant tailor while living there. Left Germany in the year 1851 and came to New Orleans. After a short stay there he went to St. Louis, and was in St. Louis twice, embracing in both times eight years, where he was engaged as merchant tailor. After leaving he went to Warrensburg, Johnson county, Missouri, where he worked at his trade, and was also city marshal, which position he filled with honor. He afterward came to Kansas City and entered into the grocery business with his son-in-law. Mr. Kuntz was married to Miss Augusta Wischman. They have four children living : Charley, Lena, Loui, and Otto.

Was born April 22, 1823, in Rosetown, Pennsylvania, where he was reared. In 1862 he enlisted in Company E, i3Sth Pennsylvania Infantry. He was promoted to be corporal, and at the expiration of nine months was honorably discharged, with the rank of sergeant. He then re-enlisted in Company H, 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry, and received a commission as first-lieutenant. Having served one year he was transferred to the 197th Infantry as captain of Company C and served until the close of the war. After the war he returned to Pennsylvania and settled in Lancaster, and engaged in shipping stock from that place to Philadelphia. Then removed to Fairfield, Ohio, where he carried on the same business for two years. Mr. Landis next went to Atlantic' City, New Jersey, where he engaged in the livery business, running 'buses to and from the ocean point, and also shipping stock. His next move was to Hartford, Indiana, where he engaged in the livery and stock business, and was also engaged m shipping stock to Florida and Georgia. In the fall of 1876 he moved to Kansas City, and opened a large livery, sale and exchange stable. In the fall of 1880 he took in a partner (I. B. Slack). Their stables are one of the finest in Kansas City, and are well stocked. In 1864 Mr. Landis married Miss Florence A. Homish. Mrs.

Wallace Laws

Clerk of the circuit court, is a native of this county, having been born near Kansas City, April 6, 1846. His education was such as could be obtained in the district schools at that time, and his youth was spent on a farm. In 1863, having an attack of the "gold fever," he went through Colorado, Montana, Utah, Nevada, and in other States and Territories, and remained until the winter of 1866. In the fall of 1870 he was elected clerk of the circuit court, and commenced his duties on the ist of January, 1871, and has occupied the office for ten and one-half years. His long experience has well fitted him for the position, and his popularity may be seen from the length of time which he has filled the place. February 8, 1866, he married Miss Mattie Campbell, born in this county, July 6, 1849. They have three children : Stella, Welter, and Samuel H.

Joseph Leffler

Was born in Germany in 1836, and in 1846 was brought to the United States, locating in St. Louis in the fall of the same year. There he made his home until 1865, when he came to Kansas City, Missouri, and has since been a citizen here. Soon after his arrival he engaged in brick-making, and continued until 1872, when, on account of failing health, he was obliged to. abandon it. The firm of which Mr. Leffler is a member, known as Leffler & Co. , are erecting two stores, with a hall above, and fitted up in the latest style of architecture. He was married in 1867 to Miss Rosy Hamann, of Kansas City. They have two children : John and Lizzie.

Thomas B. Lester

Prominent among our leading physicians and surgeons, is the one whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Charlotte county, Virginia, June 24, 1824, and was the son of Bryan W. and Elizabeth (Friend) Lester. The family immigrated to Illinois in 1835, and in September 1837 his father and mother died, leaving him an orphan at the age of thirteen. He attended a common school and afterward Mount Vernon College and Shurtliff College in Upper Alton, Ills. He commenced the study of medicine in the autumn of 1841 with Dr. M. W. Hall, now of Saline county, Mo., and attended his first course of lectures in the medical department of what is now known as the Missouri Medical College, at St. Louis, during the sessions of 1845-6. He took a second course in the same institution in 1849 and '50, graduating in March of the latter year. After attending the first course of lei tures he commenced the practice of his profession, at Salem. Upon the second call for volunteers to the Mexican War, he enlisted in the spring of 1847 and was mustered into service at Alton in Co. C, ist Regiment, Illinois Volunteers Infantry. Was immediately detached and assigned duty in the medical department as acting assistant surgeon, and ordered to accompany the battalion, to Fort Leavenworth, and thence to Santa Fe, New Mexico. This position he held until the close of the war. Upon the arrival of Price at Santa Fe to assume command of the ninth military department, A^sistant Surgeon B. T. Simpson, U. S. A., was made medical director on General Price's staff, and Dr. Lester was ordered in charge of the general hospital, remaining until February 1848, when he accompanied Lieutenant-Colonel Boyakin to Albuquerque. There he contmued until his muster out of the service. Returned to Illinois and resumed his practice in Salem. In 1854 he came to Kansas City, at that time containing only 400 inhabitants, and here, he has since practiced his profession, being with one exception the oldest practitioner in the city. Dr. Lester was elected to the chair of "The Principles and Practice of

Medicine,'' at the organization of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1870. Was made president of the Faculty in 1877; was president of the Medical Association of Missouri in 1870, and appointed delegate to the American Medical Association in 1872-73 and '77. He was a member.of the common council here during 1857-58, and was president the latter year. Was also a member of the Board of Education, at the beginning of the war, and filled a second term, from 1867 to 1870, declining re-election. In 1848 was initiated into the A. F. and A. M. Lodge in Santa Fe, and was Worthy Master of Heroine Lodge No. 104, Kansas City, from 1855 to '56. On the 4th of June 1850 he was married to Miss Julia E. Horner, of Lebanon, Ills. They have had three children: Chas. H., and two daughters, one of whom is married and resides in this city. C. H., who graduated from the Kansas City Medical College in 1879, and also from the Bellevue Hospital Medical College in 1880, is now connected with his father, and is also assistant demonstrator of anatomy in the Kansas City Medical College.

Salesman and prescription clerk in Taylor's drug store, was born in Syracuse, New York, Nov. 20, 1850. Was there brought up and educated, and at the age of fifteen years began working in the drug store of a Mr. Bossenger, remaining with him about one and a half years. Then became engaged in a wholesale drug house in that city, and afterward went to Cleveland, Ohio, where for one year he followed the same business. Then returned to his home in New York, and was employed as a book-keeper for eighteen months. The next year he worked with his father who was a contractor, and in 1877 came west, stopping at Hannibal, Mo. There engaged in railroading, but being taken sick went south for his health, there continuing the railroad business during the winter. In April, 1878, he came to Kansas City, Kas., and engaged in the drug business^ and has been in it longer than any person in the city. He was married on the 7th of Nov. 1880, to Miss M. L. Lasker, also born and educated in New York. Besides his drug business, Mr. L. owns a photograph gallery and is well and favorably known.

John A. Lobe

Of the firm of Piatt & Lobb, Hve stock commission merchants, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Boyle county, July 3, 1832. Was reared on a farm, and remained in his native State till the spring of 1852, when he moved to Jackson county, Missouri, and immediately began freighting to Santa Fe and other points west. Followed this enterprise till the fall of 1864, when he engaged in the hve stock trade. In 1877 he embarked in the commission business, as one of the firm of Lobb & Hamilton. August i, 1879, Mr. Hamilton withdrew, and the present firm was formed. The subject of this sketch was married to Miss Mary White, May 10, 1865. By this union, they have five children: PauUne M., Mary G., NeUie. William and Birdie V.

George Long

Retired, was born in Bavaria, in 1803, and resided there until 1848, when he came to the United States, landing at New Orleans. Then removed to St. Louis, where he made his home for three years, after which, in May, 1851, he took up his residence in Kansas City. Immediately after coming, he engaged in the wagon making business, following it until i860, when he retired, and is now enjoying the fruits of his labor. He is quite a hunter and fisher. Has been a prudent and industrious citizen, and is widely and favorably known. His marriage was in 1827, to Miss Catherine Nough, of the same country as her husband. She died October 28, 1870, leaving seven children: Charlie, Fretireka, William, .A.dam and Rachel (twins), Mary, and John.

Long Brothers

Wholesale Grocers. This firm is composed of Adam and John Long. The former was born in Germany, in 1838, and in 1848 immigrated to the United States, landing at New Orleans. From there he removed to St. Louis, and resided for five years, after which he came to Kansas City. In the spring of 1853, he embarked in the confectionery business, following the same until 1861, and then formed a copartnership with Thomas Green. This existed until 1871, when Mr. Long and brother bought out the interest of Mr. Green, and the style of the firm was changed to Long Bros. The firm was established in 1861, and is the oldest in its line in the city. Both of these men thoroughly understand business principles. They carry a very select stock, and are quite successful.

J. H. Looney

Dealer in coal and wood, is a native of the Isle of Man, Great Britain, born January 31, 1848, and was there reared to manhood. In 1855 he came to the United States, landing at New York, and immediately removed to Galva, 111., remaining until 1863. In the spring of 1866, he became a resident of Kansas City, and has been actively engaged in the wood business since. He at first had to transport the wood on barges on the Missouri River, and this industry has been much appreciated by citizens of this place. His marriage occurred in August, 1872, to Miss Mary Kane. She died in 1876, leaving two children: John and Charlie. Mr. Looney commenced hfe in very moderate circumstances, and by hard work, good judgment, and economy, he has secured a comfortable competency.

Valentine E. Love

Proprietor of the Theatre Comique, is a native of England, born in Norwich, February 14th, 1838. His brother was a captain in the English Navy, and he himself had a commission as second-lieutenant. He first became a member of the dramatic profession under Edward Glover, of Theatre Royal, of Glasgow. He made his debut in the winter of 1859, and afterward acted in all the principal places in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. October 6th, 1863, he married Miss Ellen Maskell, of Brighton, Sussex, by whom he has one child, Charlotte Ellen. She was also an actress, making her first appearance at the Theatre Royal, at Brighton, in the winter of 1861, playing the role oi "Little Rebel" with William Farren, the celebrated English comedian. In the winter of 1868 he was engaged by Henry Jarrett, one of the proprietors of Niblo's Garden of New York City, he having previously commenced his theatrical career in America at Tammany Hall, under the above management. Since that time he has been engaged in managing theaters in Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore, and previous to his coming to Kansas City was the business manager for J. H. Haverly, of the Adelphia, of Chicago. His first management in Kansas City was the management of the old Frank Hall, which he named the Adelphia of Kansas City, the roof of which fell in during the winter of '78, entirely destroying it. He then leased the theater on the corner of Fourth and Walnut, now known as the Comique. He is the pioneer variety theater manager of Kansas City.

Charles D. Lucas

Recorder of Deeds of Jackson county, Missouri, was "born in Independence, Jackson county, Missouri, on the 5th day of May, 1834. After having received a liberal education he embarked in the dry goods business, and continued in the same until the year 1867, at which time, on account of the illness of his father. Gen. Samuel D. Lucas, who was the recorder of deeds of Jackson county, Missouri, he was called upon to discharge the duties of that office. Upon the death of his father he was. appointed to fill the unexpired term, and was himself elected for the first time, to the ofBce in the year 1870; he was again elected in the fall of 1874, and was again re-elected to the same office in 1878, which office he still holds. Grand Chancellor Lucas, of the Knights of Pythias, was the first Vice-Grand Chancellor of the State of Missouri, being elected at the organization of the Grand Lodge at the city of St, Louis, Missouri, for the term of six months, at the expiration of which term he was, without opposition, elected to the office of Grand Chancellor, for the term of one year. Having served in that office to the satisfaction of all, his jurisdiction appreciating and approving his past services elevated him to the position of Supreme Representative, which position he has held continously ever since. At the last session of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, in November, 1875, W. Lucas was again called to accept the office of Grand Chancellor, much against his own wishes, but ever ready and willing to advance the cause of friendship, charity and benevolence, he yielded to the earnest solicitations and requests of his numerous friends and brethren throughout his jurisdiction, and was the second time elected to the high and honorable position of Grand Chancellor. Much of the prosperity of the order in his own State is attributed to his untiring energy and zeal in the cause, and it can be truthfully stated that he was the originator and started the first two lodges in the jurisdiction of Kansas, and thus materially aided in adding another star to our galaxy. He was elected Supreme Prelate at the last session, 1876, of the Supreme Lodge of the world, held at Independence Hall, Philadelphia. Mr. Lucas has been twice married, first to Miss Keturath Hickman, in 1857, a native of Kentucky, in 18 - she died, leaving two children : Mary A., and Charles H. His second marriage occured in 1868, to Miss Laura Fisher, of Liberty, Clay county, Missouri, where she was born and reared. By this union they have had five children: Alice Maud, Nellie M., Frank Druval, Louie M., and Marritt W. ; two of whom have since died: Alice Maud and Louie M.

Of the firm of Mansfield & McAnany, was born in County Armaugh, Ireland, February 15, 1838, and there resided until about ten years of age. Then in company with his parents came to America, landing at New York about April ^5) 1849. Remained there but a short time and moved west, settling in Lee county, Illinois. Soon afterward Patrick started out in life for himself, and though young, traveled through nearly every State in the Union. Being econom- ical, by the time he was sixteen he had accumulated quite a sura of money, which he was so unfortunate as to lose. Then went tb Louisiana, remained one year, and in 1857 came to Kansas City. He lived with the Shawnee Indians about three years, and in 1861 enlisted in Company F, ist Kansas, remaining with this regiment one year, participating in some hotly contested battles. At the battle of Wilson's Creek he received three gun shot wounds, and now carries a ball in his cheek. Was near at hand and saw Gen. Lyons when he fell, and after this engagement was discharged for disability. Then entered the telegraph department of United States service, and served till the close of the war, having witnessed the battles of Mission Ridge, Chickamauga and others. Was discharged at Chattanooga in the spring of 1865. Then returned to Illinois, remained about one year and again came to Kansas City, being engaged as foreman on the bridge then being built across the Missouri. For seven years was occupied in the lime, sand and hair business, and follows it to some extent now. Five years was engaged in the grocery business. In the fall of 1880 commenced his present business. Has been twice elected to the council of the city. He was married October 16, 1876, to Miss Helen W. Mansfield. They have five children: Edwin, Philip F., James P., Mary and Rose.

Contractor and builder, was born in Boyle county, Ky., in 1831, and there resided until fourteen years of age. In 1846 he came to Missouri, and then to Westport Landing. Here he stopped a short time and then returned home, remaining until 1849-50. Then came again to Jackson county, locating at Independence, where he remained until 1850, and then removed to California. There lived a number of years, during which time he bought one-third interest in a mine, in which he was successful. Although not yet twenty-one years of age, he had now made a fortune, and then went to Mapa Valley, where his riches increased rapidly. Afterward spent some time in traveling over the western wilds. In the fall of 1 86 1 he started back for the States, and on his way was attacked by the Indians at the City of Rocks, where, in company with fourteen men, they had a desperate fight for their lives. Out of the fifteen men only four lived to get through, nine being burned or hung right in sight. He arrived in Salt Lake City in March, 1862, and immediately returned to Independence, coming to Kansas City in 1866. Since then he has been engaged contracting, his work being found in many of the principal houses here.

Carpenter for Kansas City Stock Yards Company. The subject of this sketch is a native of Boston, Mass., and was born August 12, 1831. When but ten years of age he with parents moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where they remained till 1849, and he then went to Walworth county, remaining two years. Then took a trip down the Mississippi to New Orleans, where he was in service as a sailor of light boat department on board the Samuel L. Pleasanton, which was stationed about twenty-five miles from Lost Island. Remained one year and returned to Walworth county, Wis. In 1856 moved to Lama county, Iowa, and in May, 1859, went to California. January, 1864, he returned to Walworth county. Wis., and there engaged at the carpenter trade for the Chicago & Northwesterh Railroad, working under their employ till the spring of 1869, when in May began work for the Ft. Scott & Gulf Railroad, retaining this position till November. Returned to Walworth county. Wis., and moved his family to Breckenridge, Mo., in the spring of 1870. After using well drill over different parts of Missouri for two seasons, was in 1873 appointed as foreman for the Brunswick, Chillicothe & Council Bluffs Railroad Company for six months, when he was employed by the Detroit Iron Bridge Company. While building the bridge at St. Joe, Mo. , was part of the time foreman, being shortly after the completion of this, employed by the American Bridge Company. While building the bridge at Atchison, Kan., October, 1875, moved to Kansas City, where he began under the employ of the Kansas City Stock Yards Company. In April, 1879, returned to Walworth county, Wis., where he was in the mercantile trade till April, 1880, when he again returned to Kansas City and accepted his present position.

Of the firm of McClelland, Stumpf & Co. , proprietors of brick yard, was born July 4th, 1832, in Green county, Pa., and received such educational advantages as could be obtained there. In 1849, he learned the' trade of bricklaying in Brownville, same State, and in 1854 removed to Rock Island, Illinois, there following his trade until 1857 ; then removed to St. Joseph, Mo., remaining until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Federal service, and served about twenty months. After being mustered out in June 1863, he returned to St. Joe and from there went to Leavenworth, Kansas, remaining until 1866. Then spent some tune in traveling, and in 1868 he came to Kansas City, since making his home here. He has been actively engaged in contracting and manufacturing brick and is the senior member of the firm of McClelland & Stumpf. In 1880, the firm was changed to McClelland, Stumpf & Co., on account of the rapid in-: crease of business. In 1879, he was elected a member of the city council from the first ward, and holds that position. December 30, 1875, he married Mrs. May A. Mott, a native of Genesee county. New York. She has one son by a former marriage, W. L. Mott.

Of the firm of McCollum & Edwards, attorneys and abstract men, was born in Greene county, Tennessee, July 13, 1844, and when nine years old, his parents came to Missouri and settled in Harrison county, where they still reside. He obtained his education by private instruction and attending select schools, and when he was fifteen he began teaching school, and taught until he was twentyfour. He had also studied surveying so that at twenty-one years he was a practical surveyor. In 1866, he began the study of law under Judge William G. Lewis, at Bethany, Mo., and was admitted to the bar at Albany, Mo., in 1868. He at once became a partner with his tutor for the practice of law. Mr. Lewis dying three months after, he became connected with J. C. Howell, now circuit judge of the twenty- ighth judicial circuit of Misssouri, with whom he practiced until 1871, when he went lo Augusta, Butler county, Kansas. From thereto Joplin, Mo., in 1874, being engaged in the law, real estate and abstract business in those places, and coming to Kansas City in 1878, where he engaged in the practice of law until 1880. Then he entered the abstract business and the practice of law with T. H. Edwards. In 1872 he married Miss Emma Frisbie, of Bethany, a niece of Col. Jeff. Fatten, by whom he has two children : Myrtle and Maud.

Provision Inspector, was born near Belfast, Ireland, November 10, 1836. Was reared there and educated, and served an apprenticeship to the butter business, from his fifteenth to his twentieth year, in Belfast, and in 1857, he established himself in the same business in Belfast, and followed it until i860. Then came to the United States and settled in New York City, where he engaged in exporting butter, cheese, and provision. This he followed until 1872, when he came to Kansas City and again followed the same business, and where he has held the position of provision inspector for eight years. July 20, 1859 he married Miss Caroline McBlain, of Belfast, Ireland. They have seven children living : Ernest, Charles, John McBlain, James A., Alfred Robert, Eliza R. and Frank S.

General ticket agent for the Wabash & Pacific Railroad, was born in St. Louis county, Mo., February 6, 1836. His parents were natives of Virginia, they emigrating to Missouri in 1829. His father was a very prominent man in the state. He was elected State Auditor, and died in 1848, while holding that position. Young McDearmon was educated mostly at St. Charles College, near St. Louis. By the death of his father he was thrown upon the world to care for himself at an early age. When seventeen he quit school, and wentinto the office of his brother, who was clerk of St. Charles county. Mo., as deputy clerk, being with him seven or eight years. In 1861 he began his career as a railroad man by taking charge of the ticket and freight depot at St. Charles, Mo., for what is now the Wabash road, and afterward became the pioneer ticket agent in Kansas City, being established in the employ of the Wabash railroad in 1869, and still holds the same position. In 1864 he was appointed Police Commissioner by Gov. Woodson, and was re-appointed by Govs. Hardin and Phelps. May 29, i860, he married Miss Laura C, daughter of William Segerson, of St. Louis, by whom he has six children - two boys and four girls.

Was born in Madison county, Alabama, December 25, 18 16, and when nine years old, his parents emigrated to Tennessee, and from there to Jackson county, Mo., in 1833. Here he lived with them until his majority, when he married and settled on a farm, and lived there until 1847, when he came to Kansas City and settled on land that was newly laid out in town lots, and located on Walnut street and Grand avenue. The city then consisted of a blacksmith and wagon maker's shop, two stores, in one of which was the post office, and probably fifty houses scattered over the hills. He was the first man who manufactured brick in the city. He has recently platted his farm, near Rosedale, making the third addition to that town.

Was born in York county, Pennsylvania, January 23, 1835, ^''^^ is the son of John and Catherine (Weinand) ; the former was of Scotch-Irish ancestry, and the latter of Pennsylvania Dutch descent. Her father was a soldier in the revolution. Young Calvin's educational advantages were exceedingly limited ; an old reader, handed down from the oldest to the youngest of a family, was in many instances the only school book had in the wilds of Pennsylvania. His first tuition at public school was paid with money earned by peddling bee hives, and afterwards taught school to furnish means for further advancements- On reaching his majority, he went to Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, and again taught. Opportunity occurring, he put himself under the care of Dr. Park Loring, and, under his efficient supervision, rapidly acquired proficiency in his profession. In 1859 he was married to Miss Mary Shields, of Findley, Ohio. For the perfecting of his education, the doctor attended the University of Michigan; also Starling Medical College, of Ohio, where he passed honorable examination in the annual systematic course. On the next day after the firing upon Fort Sumpter, he enUsted in the Federal army, and was granted a lieutenantcy, which he finally gave up to return to his profession. In 1 87 1, Dr. McDonald came to Kansas City with his family, poor in pocket, but rich in a determination to succeed, and no comment is necessary to tell how well he has fulfilled that will. He is a member of the Medical Association of Kansas City. Their family consists of two boys and one girl : Park, Chett and Letha.