Jackson County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 8 of 12)

Farmer, section 35, post-office Blue Mills, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, March 13, 1836, and was reared in his native county, and educated in the common schools. He attended the Chapel Hill College, in Lafayette County, Missouri, eight months, also for a short period attended the William Jewell College, of Liberty, Missouri, and engaged in teaching school for a few years. In the summer of 1861 he enlisted in a company of militia raised in response to Governor Jackson's call, and his company was known as the Independence Blues, and was attached to Colonel Rosser's regiment. Mr. Adams was made first lieutenant, and he took part in the battle of Lexington, and afterwards lay sick on the Osage River, and subsequently returned home. In December, 1861, he joined Price's army in Southwest Missouri, and was first lieutenant in the ist Missouri Brigade. The captain of the company was killed at Corinth, and Mr. Adams was promoted to that position. He was also wounded by a spent grape shot in this battle. He took part in the battles of Port Gibson and Champion Hill, and the day after the last battle was captured by Federal forces, and for nine months was held a prisoner on Johnson's Island, in Lake Erie. He left this place of imprisonment February 12, 1864, and about a month afterward was exchanged at Point Lookout, Maryland. He was forwarded to Richmond, thence proceeded to join his old command, which was then under General Joseph Johnson, north of Atlanta. He served until that general was succeeded by Hood, and then until the close of the War. He was present at the battle of the Kenesaw Mountains, and in the rapidly succeeding engagements which formed almost one continuous battle, by which the Confederate forces strove hard to arrest the march of Sherman from Atlanta to the sea. His command was captured at Mobile, Alabama, and in April, 1865, after Lee had laid down his arms in Virginia, he surrendered at Memphis, Tennessee, and on the ist of May he set out for Missouri, arriving May 10, 1865. Again began farming, and in 1878 he was elected to the Legislature by his district. Was married April 9, 1868, to Miss Sarah J. Herd. They have five children : Francis S., Edward L., Susan B., Dora May and Charles F.

Amos Allen

Farmer, section 29, post-office Independence, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Bourbon County, May 8, 1806. Was reared on a farm and has followed farming from boyhood. He remained in his native County till the fall of 1828, when he moved to Tippecanoe County, Ind., where he remained till 1838. Then emigrated to Jackson County, Mo. , poor in pocket. He now owns a farm of 243 acres of fine land. He has also raised considerable stock. Was married October it, 1831, to Miss Ann Canada, a native of Bourbon County, Ky. She died in 1868, leaving five children: Mahala, Eveline, David, William C. and Amos F.

James Beets

Farmer, section 9, post-office Blue Mills, was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., March 11, 1816, and there remained on a farm till about twenty-three years of age, when he came to Missouri, and located in Boone County for one year. Thence to the Platte Purchase, where he remained but a short time; then went with an old Methodist minister, for the purpose of establishing a Mission with the Pottawattamies. Remained one year, then went to Cass County, Mo. , and stayed till 1855. During this time, in 1848, he spent six months in New Mexico. In April, 1855, he went to Kansas and located at Paola, where he was engaged in farming and keeping hotel till 1861, and, owing to his political proclivities, being a southern man in principle, was robbed and driven from his home, and came to Jackson County, Mo., where he remained till February i, 1862. He then went to Springfield and joined the Southern Army, in Company G, 3d Missouri Infanty, and was in all its engagements and travels till April, 1863, when he was discharged on account of failing health, also for being paralyzed while in the battle of Corinth. After many hardships and narrow escapes he finally arrived in Jackson County, July 4, 1863. By order No. 11, he moved to Lexington, his family crossing at the ferry and he swimming the river about four miles above. They shortly afterward moved to Fremont County, Iowa, where he remained about eighteen months, and then went to Nebraska and remained about six months. Afterward returned to Jackson County, where he has since resided. His farm contains 240 acres. Was married June 7, 1840, to Miss Ehzabeth J. Tuggle, of Patrick County, Va. She came to Jackson County, Mo., with her parents at an early day and soon after located in Cass County. They have had thirteen children, six of whom are living: Joseph B., Henry R., George W., James D., William J. and Cordelia A.

Uriah P. Bennett

Farmer and fruit grower, section 26, post-office Independence, was born in Jefferson County, Va., May 19, 1814, and when quite small his parents moved to Muskingum County, Ohio. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and when seventeen years 'of age he learned the printing trade, which he followed till i860, publishing the Zanesville Gazette, and for about one year, in connection with this, he published the Courier. August 17, i860, he moved to St. Louis, and was for one year employed in the post-office department, and for the same period dealt in ffovernment claims. In 1865; he came to Jackson County, Mo., and began in the fruit business, since which time he has made fruit-growing a speciality. He and his son, Lewis Bennett, are also engaged in the breeding of fine blooded cattle and sheep. Mr. Bennett was married January i, 1840, in Albermarle,

Farmer, section 22, post-office Independence, was born in Woodford County, Ky., March 23, 1823, and was reared in his native County, and educated in Center College of Danville. Has followed farming and stock raising from boyhood. In the spring of 1880 he moved to Jackson County, Mo., where he now resides. September 28, 1838, he was married to Miss Mary Todd, of Frankfort, Ky. They have seven children : William Todd, Fannie M. (now Mrs. Griffiith) Richard B., Henry B., Jr., Lacy R., Lizzie T.

Alexander Calhoun

Section 7, post-office Independence, was born in Sussex County, Delaware, in 1850, and was reared on a farm, receiving a good education. At the age of twenty-one he moved West and setUed in Blue Springs, Jackson County, where he remained for six months. He then went to Wilson County, Kansas, and after a short time removed to Sumner County. In 1873 he removed to Blue Springs, and in 1876 took a trip to the Centennial, extending his visit to his old home in Delaware. In the same fall he returned and was employed by May & Son, of Independence, and in January, 1877, he came to this township and settled on his present well improved farm. Mr. Calhoun was married in 1877 to Miss Susie M. Sanders, a native of the county, born in 1852. They have had three children,two of whom are living : Job J. and Guy Hartwell.

Farmer, section 26, post-office Missouri City, Clay County, was born in Madison County, Alabama, March 12, 1825, and when about four years of age his parents immigrated to Montgomery County, Missouri, where they remained five years. His father there died, and his mother and family returned to his native State, where they remained about six years, and again moved to Montgomery County, Missouri. Here Mr. Cannady remained till the spring of 1856, when he moved to Pettis County and remained till the fall of i860; thence to Dekalb County, staying till the fall of 1865, when he located in Jackson County. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now owns a farm of 149 acres. He was married August s, 1847, to Miss Sarah Brown. She died in 1872, leaving thirteen children, nine of whom are living: William, Cindrella, Elizabeth M., Tantha, Monima W. and Louisa. Miss Jane Alkise became his second wife July 27, 1873. She died August 12, 1874. His third marriage was to Miss Sarah Kendrick May 20, 1875. All of his wives were natives of Kentucky.

Chrisman & Lee

Importers and breeders of fine stock, section 15, post-office Independence. This firm is one of the most prominent in this line of business in the County, although not of long standing. They have spared no pains in the selection of their stock. George Lee Chrisman, thesenior partner of the firm, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, August 8, 185 1, and is a son of William Chrisman. He was reared in his native County-, and graduated at the Forrest Home Military College of Achorage, Kentucky. He was rriarried November 26, 1872, to Miss Lottie S. Duke, daughter of Colonel William Duke, of Danville, Kentucky. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, January 23, 1854, and when quite young her parents moved to Boyle County, Kentucky, where she was reared and educated, completing her education in the Caldwell Institute of Danville, Kentucky. J. A. Lee, the junior partner of the firm, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Bojle County, December 25, 1856. He was reared in his native County, and after receiving his primary education, he took a thorough course in the Danville Classical Military Academy, graduating in June, 1875. After this he was employed as teacher in the same institution for three years, also teaching a classical school at Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky. In August, 1S79, he came to Jackson County, Missouri, and shortly afterward engaged in his present occupation. Hisspecial attention is given to the raising of fine blooded horses. In this business his father, Josiah E. Lee, has been extensively engaged during Hfe, also his grandfather, George Lee.

Farmer, section 33, post-ofifice Independence, was born in Logan County, Kentucky, October 27, 1832, and remained there until eight years of age, when his parents moved to Jackson County, Misssouri, and settled in the neighborhood of Sibley. There the subject of this sketch was reared, and since 1847 has been engaged in mining interests in different localities, and for several years spent most of his time traveling over the different western States and Territories. He occasionally went to the eastern and middle States. Has also been in different parts of the West, engaged in dealing in stock, and for some time was employed in freighting and running pack trains. His mining interest now is principally in Arizona. His farm contains 322 acres, being well improved, and being the farm on which the famous Cusenbary Springs are situated, which are mentioned elsewhere. He was married June 2, 1870, to Miss Bettie M. Davis, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, born July 29, 1851. She 'is a daughter of Major Davis, of Kentucky, and was reared in Lexington, and educated in the schools there, graduating from the Female Institute, a Presbyterian College. They have had three children, two now living : James L. and Anna May,

H. T. Downing

Farmer, section 28, post-office Independence, was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, March 15, 1832. His parents were natives of Kentucky, only living in Illinois two years, when they returned to Fayette county, Kentucky. There our subject was reared on a farm. The fall of 1856 he came to Jackson County, where he has since resided, except a short time during the War. His landed estate consists of 120 acres. He was married November 16, 1858, to Miss Sarah Fields, born in Boyle county, Kentucky, March 21, 1835. They have had six children, four of whom are living : Amanda, Nannie, Mattie and Sarah.

L W. Duncan

Farmer and stock raiser, section 33, post-office Independence, was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, November 2, 1835, and was theie reared on a farm, and partly educated in the common schools. He afterward attended the Central College of Danville, Kentucky, graduating from that institution in September, 1857, when he returned to his father's farm. There remained till July, 187^, when he immigrated to Jackson County, and immediately located on a farm, where he now resides. It contains 430 acres, improved, being well supplied with water, which comes from the districts of the Cusenbary Springs. He was married February i, 1859, to Miss Susie Lee. She is a native of Boyle county, Kentucky, and was born December 27, 1841. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living: Ellis, Lee, Garnett, Robert W., Thomas G., Cameron, Mary E. and Annie C.

Farmer, section 28, post-office Independence, is a native of New York, and was born in Oneida County, January i, 1852. When but four years of age, he with his parents, Elias and Elizabeth Reese, who were natives of Wales, moved to Logan County, 111. In the fall of 1865, they moved to Missouri, and located in

Jackson County where he finished his education, after which he engaged in teaching school for a short time. In March, 1877, he moved to his present location. His farm contains 172 acres and is well adapted for the raising of stock, containing a surplus of running water. The old Santa Fe trail passed through the the northern part of his farm. Near where his house is now located, the first wedding in the township occurred. Mr. E. was married September i, 1880, to Miss Manerva Allen, of Jackson County., daughter of David Allen.

Daniel Flanagan

Farmer, section 6, post-office Independence, is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1826. When about four years of age his parents went to Quebec, Canada. They soon after located in Lawrence County, N. Y., where he was reared and educated. When sixteen years of age, he apprenticed himself to the carriage and wagon maker's trade. Followed his trade in Ogden, N. Y., in which place he worked till December, 1847, when he came to Independence, Jackson County, Mo., working in the manufacture of freight wagons during the winter, then returned to Ogdensburg, N. Y. In the spring of 1850, he went to G=ihfornia by way of the Isthmus of Panama, remaining about three months engaged in mining. He then returned by the same route to New Orleans and St. Lous, making his second trip to Independence, where he was engaged in the manufacture of carriages till June, 1853, and again returned to Ogdensburg, N. Y., and erected a carriage and wagon manufactory; this business he pursued till January, 1856, after which he spent some time in traveling over the New England States. In July, '1856, he again came to Independence, Mo., where he followed his trade till the year j86i, when he located on a farm which he had purchased some time previous, and since that time has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. His landed estate now consists of 140 acres, which is considered a part of the best in the county. Was married January 19, 1861, to' Miss Emily Pendleton of Kentucky. Eleven children are the fruit of their union, all of which are at home : James A., Stephen O., Nannie, Fannie, Mary, Jessy, Carrie, Jennie, George, Ida and Cora.

D. Gregg

Farmer, section 16, post-office Independence, is a native of Jessamine County, Ky., and was born July 7, 1831. He was reared on a farm, until 1847, when he came to Missouri, first locating in Clarke County, where he resided two years. He was there attending school a large portion of the time until 1849, when he went to Randolph County. After taking a two years' course in the High School of Huntsville, he came to Jackson County, where he was engaged on a farm till 1855. Then moved to Cass County, remaining two years, when he returned to Jackson County. In November, 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate service, and was taken prisoner in June, 1863, and kept at Butler, Bates County, Mo., about six weeks. Was then released, and returned home, and by order No. II he moved his family to Calloway County, where they remained till the close of the war. In 1874 he was appointed as overseer of the County Farm, having charge of this institution till the spring of 1881, when he located on his farm, which contains sixty acres. He was married July 17, 1856, to Miss May Harper. She was born in Bath County, Ky., July 4, 1827, and came to Jackson County in the spring of 1850. They have five children. Geo. H., Laura E., Lera H., Robert L., and Larius M.

N. S. Griffith

Farmer, section 27, post-office Independence, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., June 5, 1858, and when seven years of age his parents moved to Harrison County, Ky., where he remained till about thirteen. Then moved to Woodford County. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, was educated at Chester ville,

Va., in the State University. He graduated from the Commercial College of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in March, 1878, and also in penmanship in same place in August of that year. In July, 1880, he came to Jackson County, Mo., and located on a farm, where he now resides, having purchased the same in April previous. He contemplates making the raising of fine stock and growing of fruit a specialty. He was married January 15, 1879, to Mi'ss Fannie M. Bohannon, of Woodford County, Ky., born December 25, 1862, They have two children : Mary Bell and H Burrell.

John S. Hedges

Farmer, section 16, post-office Independence, is a native of Bourbon County, Ky., born May 28, 1819. Was raised on his father's farm, it being on the line between Clark and Bourbon Counties. When about twenty-five years of age he went to Montgomery County, Ky., where he was for several years dealing in stock. From 1851 to 1856 was engaged in the mercantile trade. The fall of 1857 he came to Jackson County, Mo., and immediately engaged in agricultural pursuits, residing on a rented farm one year, when he purchased the farm on which he now resides, and which now contains sixty-two acres. Was married in Aberdine, Ohio, February 9, 1851, to Miss Sallie Whittington. She is a native of Woodford County, Ky., and was born December 28, 1834. She was the only daughter of Edward H. Whittington, ex-sheriff of Woodford County, Ky. They have eleven children : Wm. Edward, Charles C. , Lulu Maude (now Mrs. Rice), Ida M. (now Mrs. McCluse), Cora C., Julia J., John O., James Y., Edmonia L., Richard T., and Ada T.

Geo. H. Hiffner

Farmer, section 34, post-office Blue Mills, was born in Jessamine County, Ky., February 11, 1833. Was reared in his native county till about seventeen years of age; he then went to Fayette County, where he learned the wagon-making trade, which he followed till twenty-two years of age. He then married Miss Eliza J. Hosine, February 15, 1855. March i, 1857, he left Lexington and landed at Baxter's Landing, Clay County, Mo., March 14, and there remained till March 10, 1870, when he moved to Jackson County. December 14, 1861, he enlisted in the State Guards of Missouri, and remamed in this service six months. His landed estate consists of 348 acres. Mrs. Hiffner was also born in the same county, and there reared. They have seven children: John C, Lizzie, Luella, Maggie, Wm. L., James L., and Basworth.

Section 27, post-office Independence, was born in Henry County, Mo., October 2, 1847. When about four years of age his parents moved to Jackson County. His father, Dr. Samuel Hobbs, was a native of Kentucky. The subject of this sketch was educted in the High School of Independence; has followed farming from his boyhood; has resided in Jackson County since his first arrival, except from the fall of 186 1 till the spring of 1865, during which time he was in his native county. His landed estate consists of 225 acres. Miss Mary Hinde became his wife October 12, 1880; she is a native of Harrison County, Ky.

M. R. Hughes

Farmer and stock raiser, s^tion 36, post office Independence, is a native of Kentucky and was born in Jassamine County, April 20, 1827. When but an infant his parents immigrated to Missouri and located in Howard County; he spent his boyhood days on a farm and was educated m the evening schools. When the subject of this sketch attained the age of fifteen, he began driving stock south to New Orleans, which he followed for a number of years. In 1850 he went to

California where he spent five years on the coast of California and Oregon. Part of the time he was engaged in running a brig from Portland to San Francisco and was for about four years dealing in miners' implements and provisions, both wholesale and retail, wholesale house at Sacramento and retail house at Diamond Springs ; at the same time keeping a hotel called the Howard House and named in honor of Howard County, Mo. During the great fire in Sacramento, his wholesale house was burned, the loss to him and partner being about$i8,ooo, but soon purchased other property where he erected another buildmg and again began business. February, 1854, he again met with greater loss than before, which was caused by a flood which overflowed the entire country surrounding. The summer of 1854 he returned to Howard County, Mo., where he remained about two months when he returned to Cahfornia and was for one year engaged in the mercantile trade at Indian Diggins. April,. 1855, he returned to his native home in Kentucky, and April 26, 1855, was married to Miss Martha E. Mosley; shortly after went to Howard County, Mo., where his father resided. June, 1855, he located in Jackson County, where he remained till 1863, part of the time engaged in the saw mill business, but most of the time in the stock trade. He again moved to Howard County, Mo., where he was engaged in the mercantile trade. In 1865 went to Mason County, Ky., where he was engaged in the mercantile trade one year, when he returned to Jackson County, Mo. , and was for a number of years engaged in the mercantile trade. For several years has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock raising. His landed estate consists of 168 acres finely located, well' watered and improved, containing thirty-eight acres of fine orchard. He also has two fine fish ponds on his farm, well stocked with Government fish. Mrs. Hughes is a daughter of Col. John Mosley, of Jessamine County, Ky. They have had three children, one of whom is living, M. Roland, who is in partnership in the stock trade with his father.

John P. Jackson

Farmer, section 36, post-office Independence, was born in Harvard County, Mo., July 4, in 1825. He was engaged in farming from boyhood, excepting twelve or fifteen years, during which time he was engaged in the manufacture of salt in Harvard County, Mo. His mother, Sarah Ross, was a native of Nashville, Tenn. Our subject was reared and educated in his native county receiving his education in the common schools. While in school he took great interest in surveying, taking practical lessons by use of instrument. When twenty years of age he located in Audrain County, Mo., and wag there appointed surveyor by the Government for two years, and at the end of that time was again appointed for four years. During the War he spent his time in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas, after which he returned to Audrain County, where he remained till February, 187 1, being engaged in the real estate trade; also acted part of the time as road commissioner and surveyor. In February, 1871, he moved to Kansas City, where he remained one year. In the spring of 1872 he moved to his present location, and since then has been engaged in farming ; has also acted as traveling agent for Ur. John Saffington's great ague cure. His home farm consists of thirty five acres, well improved; he also has six acres near Kansas City, and a half interest in 1115 acres; also eighty acres in Arkansas. He was married in March, 1858, to Miss Carrie Whaley. She died in September, 1861. He was again married in June, 1870, to Miss Jemima Dodd, a native of South Carolina. They have one child, Nathaniel D. (born November 3, 1873).

John M. Johnson

Farmer, section 32, post-oflfice Independence, was born in Howard County, Mo., August II, 1836, and when about seventeen years of age went to California, where he remained four years. While there he was mostly engaged in mining.

Then he returned to Howard .County, Mo., and in 1856 he went to Lykins County, Kansas, and remained one year. He traveled over different counties in Missouri till the spring of 1858, when he located in Jackson County. For a short time during the War he was in the service, and afterward in Howard County. His farm contains 175 acres. His father, John Johnson, was born in Franklin County, Va., February 11, 1796, and in the spring of 1830 moved to Howard County, Mo., and has been with his son during all his moves. His mother, Sarah B. Thomas, was born in Patrick County, Va., March 5, 1796. She died June 22, 1879. They had a family of seven children, four now living : Richard C, Julia E., John M., and Michael C.

W. K. Jones

Farmer, section 9, post-ofifice Blue Mills, was born in Hawkins County, Tenn., February 2, 1832, and in the spring of 1843 his parents moved to St. Charles County, Mo., where they remained one year. Then came to Jackson County, where his father, Jonathan, died October 14, 1865. His mother, Ann Beets, died April 2, r88i. Since first locating in Jackson County he has here remained, excepting in i860, when he was in Colorado. Mr. Jones has followed farming from a boy, and his farm now contains 290 acres. Was married May i, 1864, to Miss Marinda Writsman, born in Clay County, Mo., April 28, 1838. They have five children : Wm. A., Jonathan R., Charley F., Claudie M., and Maudie E.

John P. Jones

Farmer and stock dealer, section 33, post-ofifice Independence, was borh in Shelby County, Kentucky, July 25, 1833, and in August, 1843, he came to Jackson'County, Missouri, where he was reared and 'educated. In May, 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service, in Company G, 3rd Missouri, ist Brigade, remaining in service till the close of the War. He was mustered in as sergent and promoted to second lieutenant; in November, 1863, was captured by the navy at Grand Gulf, Mississippi, and taken to Vicksburg, and from there was transferred to St. Louis, where he remained five months. Then taken to Johnson's island. Lake Erie, where he remained till the close of the War, when he returned to Jackson County, since which time he has been engaged in farming and dealing in stock. He now has a well improved farm of 193 acres, which is adapted for the raising of stock, being well supplied with running water. Was married February 14, 1867, to Miss Laura Parker, a native of Jackson County, Missouri, who died January 19, 1881. They had four children: William T;, George H., Horace B., and Nellie.

Farmer, section 11, post-office Independence, was born in St. Charles County, Missouri, December 21, 1838. His parents were natives of Germany, and emigrated to America in 1836 and located in St. Charles County, Missouri, where they resided the remainder of their lives. Our subject was reared on a farm in his native county. In 1865 he removed to Hopewell, Warren County, Missouri, where he embarked in mercantile pursuits, which he pursued till 1876; during this time also filled the office of post-master, and owing to the faiHng health of his family he was compelled to seek a more congenial climate, and chose his present location in Jackson County. His farm consists of 160 acres, being well improved. He also owns a business block on the north side of the Public Square in Independence. Was married June 18, 1863, to Miss Scowenardt, whose parents were natives of Germany, and emigrated to America about 1836; She was born in Warren County, Missouri, February 22, 1841. They had seven children, four of whom are living: Annie M. E., Fredrick H. H., Julia M. C, and George William.

John Kronhae

Farmer, section 33, post-ofifice Independence, was born in Germany, July i, 1834. When eleven years of age he came to America, landing at Baltimore, where he remained one year, then went to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and remained six months, then went to Monroe County, Ohio, where he learned the shoemakers' trade, serving three years as an apprentice. In 1865 he moved to Iowa City, Iowa, where he remained six months, engaged as a clerk in a grocery. He then moved to Independence, Missouri, where he worked at his trade six years, and purchased the farm where he now resides, and which contains 1443^ acres. Was married November, 1854, to Miss Barbara Baker, who is a native of Ohio, but her parents of Germany. They have four children, three of whom are living : Jacob, George, and Lusetta.

James Lewis

Retired farmer, section 17, post-ofifice Independence. Among the pioneers of Jackson County, none are more worthy of mention than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky, Nov, 16, 1798. Was reared in his native county, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, his educational advantages being limited. The fall of 1825 he immigrated to Jackson County, Mo., and located on a farm, where he now resides. When about twenty years of age, he learned the cooper trade which he has followed about fifteen years, and the remainder of his life he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits and dealing in stock. His farm consists of 140 acres. His father, Nathaniel Lewis, was a native of North Carolina, and was a distant relative of Lewis XVI. He served a time in the Revolutionary War, and followed farming from boyhood. He came to Missouri with his son, James, and died July 14, and 1826. November'6, 1827, the subject of this sketeh was married to Miss Polly GTegg. She was born in Howard County, Missouri, January 19, 1813. She is a daughter of Harmon Gregg of Tennessee. They have had fifteen children, eight of whom are living: Samisa, William B., Susan E., Josiah G., John F., David W, Harmon N., and Lucy A. Mr. Lewis was elected lieutenant-colonel of the militia in the spring of 1827 and served six years.

Farmer, section 30, post-office Independence, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Madison County, September 21, 1829. His parents, Patrick and Malinda (Austin) were natives of Virginia, and immigrated to Missouri, when the subject of this sketch was but four years of age, and located in Pike County, and r.emained ten years; then to Brown County, and remained ten years; then to Marion County and remained till the spring of 1 85 z ; then to Buchanan County and remained three years; then to Atchison County, Kansas, being one of the first settlers of the county; remaining aboutthree years he went to Platte County, Missouri, and remained four years. He then went to Texas and remained a short time, and came to Jackson County, Missouri, this time during the fall of 1867, since which time he has resided in Jackson County, except a short time when he went to Texas, remaining a brief period, then returned to Jackson County. He has followed farming from boyhood. Was married December i, 1859, in Platte County, to Miss Josaphine Oldham. She is a native of Platte County, Missouri. They have three children: Maud A,, Challis L. and Clifton.

James Mallinson

Farmer, section 28, post-office Independence, was born in England, December 15, 1811. Was reared in his native county on a farm. In 1842 he came to America and landed at Chicago, and was for several years engaged in farming in different parts of lUinois, when he moved to Franklin County. Kansas, but only remained a short time, and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in the fall of 1859. His farm contains eighty acres. He was married December 25, 1844, to Miss Carohne Hagan. She is a native of Germany. She was born August, 1824. They have ten children, six of whom are living: Abraham, James, Jr., Julia, John, George and William A.

Mrs. Mary W. Mason

Section 30, post-office Independence. Her maiden name was Staples, a sister of W. C. Staples, of whom mention is made elsewhere. She was born in Morgan County, Tennessee, August 5, 1826. The following fall her parents immigrated to Jackson County, Missouri, where she was reared, and in the same house where she now lives. She was married November 12, 1845, to James C. Mason, who was a native of Kentucky, and was born near Lexington, July 6, 181 1. When about twenty-eight years of age he came to Missouri and first located in Lexington ; after a few years he came to Independence, where he remained till about 1852, when he moved to Platte County, Missouri, where he remained about ten years, then returned to Jackson County, Missouri, where he remained till the time of his demise, February 15, 1881. He was a wagon maker by trade, which he followed most of his life, when, on account of paralysis, was not able even to walk, and had to abandon his work. Mrs. Mason's landed estate consists of iSViinr acres. They have had twelve children, six of whom are living: George A., Felix G., William T., Elizabeth P., Francis M. and Emma.

William H. Moore

Farmer and stock raiser, section 29, post-office Independence, was born in Montgomery County, Kentucky, September 27, 1834, and was there reared on a farm. In the fall of 1852 he came to Jackson County, Missouri, where he has since been engaged in farming and raising stock, excepting six months of 1861, which time he spent in Texas. By order No. 1 1 he was obliged to leave Missouri and went to Illinois and remained till the following fall. His farm contains 106 acres. He was married February 21, 1856, to Mattie A. Sale, a native of Jessamine County, Kentucky. They have four children living: Mary A., Eugene L., Charles H. and Mattie F.

George W. Moore

Farmer, section 32, post-office Independence, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, August 14, 1842, and is a son of John Moore, who immigrated to Jackson County from Kentucky in 1840; he died in the fall of 1865. George was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools of the county and Independence. He has followed farming closely, and now owns a farm of 152 acres. He was married January 16, 1871, to Miss Katie Powell, a native of Platte County, Missouri. They have four children: Willie L., M'ary B., Robert and Grie.

Farmer, section 17, post-office Indepencence, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, October 30, 1839, and was here reared on a farm until about fifteen years of age, when he began freighting to New Mexico, Salt Lake City and other western points. In 1858 he went to California with a drove of cattle, remaining till the wmter of i860, when he went to South America and there stayed during the winter of i860. In the spring he went to Central America and New York City, aiid returned to Jackson County, Missouri, during the summer of 1861 and immediaiely enlisted in the Confederate Army, and remained in service till the close ot the War. He then returnrd home, and in the fall of 1865 he went to Colorado and remained during the winter engaged in freighting in the mountains. In the spring of 1874 he made another trip to Colorado and returned in three months.

He has been married three times, first, January 19, 1866, to Miss Henrietta Glascock, who died in 1867, leaving one child, now deceased. Was married a second time February 20, 1868, to Miss Susan E. Richards, who died in 1880, leaving three children, two of whom are living : Robert A. and Samuel M. His third marriage occurred September 26, 1880, to Miss Ruth A. Fry.

William Parker

Farmer, section 24, post-office Independence, was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, July 18, 1805, and when but a boy his parents moved to Nicholas County, where he was reared, his educational advantages being rather limited. In the fall of 1838, he came to Jackson County, where he has since resided, except ten months during the War. He dealt quite extensively in stock until the last two years, his son, George H. , having charge of the farm, which contains 240 acres. He was married October 4, 1832, to Miss Sarah H. Wilson, born in Virginia, July 26, 1812. They have had eleven children, six of whom are living: James S., born July 30, 1834; Elizabeth A., October 16, 1842; Charles, March 20, 1845; George H., April 30, 1847; William, Jr., August 27, 1849; Eliza J., February 6, 1853.

P. P. Parker

Farmer, section 29, post-office Independence, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, September 4, 1840, and was here reared, and has followed farming from boyhood, except about four years, when he was engaged in freighting to Mexico, from 1862 to 1866. He was married, February 25, 1868, to Miss Lizzie F. Anderson, also a native of Jackson County, Missouri. They have two children : Lucy and Sallie J. His parents were natives of Kentucky, and came to Jackson County about 1837.

John H. Parker

Farmer and stock dealer, section 20, post-office Independence, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, July 20, 1842, and was here reared and educated. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate service, and by re-enlistment served two years. Then went to Kentucky and remained two months, when he went to Nebraska, and resided there till the fall of 1865, when he returned to Jackson County. Since that time he has been principally engaged in the stock trade. His landed estate consists of 347 acres. He was married December 11, 1866 to Miss Annette McGuire. They have three children : Thomas, Albert and Oliver.

Jacob Powell

Farmer, section 4, post-office Independence, was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, in 1813, and when a mere child his parents removed to Franklin County, Ohio, settling on a farm. He followed farming, receiving a common school education He came to this county and settled on the same section as his present location, in 1865. Mr. Powell's parents, upon settling in Ohio, in 1815, found that county all brush, and have witnessed its growth into cities and towns. Our subject was married in Franklin County, Ohio, in 1834, to Miss Elizabeth H. Brown. They have had eleven children, eight of whom are living.

C. Pugs Ley

Breeder of fine stock, section 3T, post-office Independence, was born in Columbia County, New York, September 10, 1830, and when six years of age, his parents moved to Highland County, Ohio. His father, PeterN^. Pugsley, at the time of his immigration to Ohio, brought 1,000 head of Merino sheep with him, where he was engaged ia the raising of sheep until the time of his demise, in January, 1842. Our subject is the youngest of ten children, six of whom are hving. He has followed the stock business during life, but principally the raising of sheep, till his immigration to Jackson County, Missouri, in October, 1865. His landed estate consists of 500 acres in Jackson County and 420 acres in Massac County, Illinois, his home farm being adapted to the raising of stock. He has a fine orchard containing nearly all the varieties of both large and small fruit. He is now considered one of the leading stock raisers of the county, keeping many imported sheep and Short-horn cattle. He was married September 18, 1855, to Miss Sarah E. Jones, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born in February, 1832. They have eight children : ^ellie, Annie Emmi, William, Birdie, Cornelius, Carrie and Merrick Vaile. ^ uj<i I g H ^^aa/vJJ-- X^ JUJj^Mm--^^ '

Major Z. S. Ragan

Fruit grower, section 27, post-office Independence, was born in Mercer County, Kentucky, April 17, 1817, and when fifteen years of age his parents moved to Hendricks County, Indiana. Robert Ragan, his father, was born in Virginia, July 12, 1788, and died in Indiana, October 11, 1870. His wife, Nancy (Smith), was born in Kentucky, February 24, 1794, and died in Indiana, September 12, 1853. In July, 1862, our subject enlisted in the Federal service, in Company C, 70th Regiment, and was mustered in as captain. In the spring of 1 864, he was promoted to major, which position he filled till the close of the War, participating in the battles of Resacca, Georgia, Marrietta, and Lost Mountain. Here he was wounded, and carried from the field. He was next engaged in the battle of Peach Tree Creek, all the fights in the capture of Atlanta, and the battle of Aversborough; and the last and the most desperate was that of Benton ville. Was also in several other small engagements. He was discharged at Washington City, in June, 1865, and returned to Indiana. In the spring of 1869, he moved to Jackson County, Missouri, and located in Independence, where he remained about six years. Then he moved to his present farm, where he makes a specialty of the growing of fruit, in which he has been engaged most of his life. Is also interested in the stock business, with his son, who takes principal charge of that department. His fruit farm contains thirty-two acres, which is covered with the finest varieties of both large and small fruit, and this location presents the finest appearance of any in Jackson County. His stock farm is in Cass County, and contains one section. He also has property in both Kansas City and Independence. Was married March 7, 1848, to Miss Mariah Hannah. She was a native of Virginia, and died May 5, 1865. They had four children: Gilbert L., Nannie J., Laura E., and Mary E. Was married the second time to Miss Lena Richardson, February 22, 1866. She is a native of Kentucky, but reared in Illinois, and afterward moved to Indiana. I?^

Abram Renick

Farmer, section 19, post-office Independence, was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, June 6, 1814, and was there reared and educated on a farm. Having all the elements of a natural mechanic, he began the gunsmith trade when he attained the age of manhood, following it in Kentucky till 1843, when he immigrated to Missouri, and located in Jackson County. Since the beginning of the War, in 1861, he has been engaged in farming, and also in working at his trade. His landed estate consists of 190 acres, on which is situated a fine orchard, containing 300 apple trees, 150 to 200 peach trees, and other small fruit. He was married to Miss Melvina Reed, December 24, 1840. She died in 1856, leaving four children: Samuel, Mary E., William H., and Louisa. Mrs. Howell, whose maiden name was Reed, and a sister to his first wife, became his second wife, June 24, 1858. They had one child, now deceased.

Stock dealer, section 33, post-office Independence, was born in Fayette County, Ohio, January 7, 1833, and was there reared on a farm. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Federal service, as private in Company C, 90th Ohio Infantry, and in the summer of 1864 was promoted to first lieutenant of Company B, same regiment, having previously been promoted to second Heutenant. This regiment was in active service continuously, having the name of being in thirty-three active battles. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Chicamaugua, and was mustered out in June, 1865. Then returned to Clinton County, Ohio, and was there engaged in the stock business till the spring of 1871, when he came to Jackson County. Since then he has been engaged in farming and dealing in stock, quite extensively in short-horned cattle. His landed estate consists of 115 acres. His son, John W. , is in partnership in the stock business, supplying the demand of the western country with breeding cattle. Mr. Rogers was married December 26, 185s, to Miss Mary C. Webb, a native of Virginia. They have had four children, three now living: John W. , Clara B. and Lucy C.

James T. Rogers

Section 35, post-office Independence, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, March 22, 1844, and was here reared and educated. In the fall of 1864 he enlisted in the Confederate service Company H, Shanks' Regiment, and served till the close of the War when he returned to Jackson County. He was married November 16, 1872, to Miss Susan R. Portwood, a native of Jessamine County, Ky. They, have three children : Lottie L. , Sidney P. and Willard F.

John E. Scruggs

Farmer, section 15, post-office Independence, was born in Wilson County, Tenn., March 18, 1833, and when about six months of age his parents, Nathaniel H. and Martha (Bradley), emigrated to Missouri and located in Jackson County, where he grew to manhood. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, his father having been one of the most successful farmers in Jackson County. He was educated in the common schools and the Academy of Jackson County, and graduated in Jones' Commercial College, of St. Louis, in the spring of 1854. In 1855 he embarked in the mercantile business in Papinsville, Bates County, Mo., where he remained till the beginning of the War in 1861. Then moved on a farm near Kansas City, and there remained during the war, after which he moved to Independence. Since then he has been engaged in the mercantile business and farming, excepting in 1867-8. Part of this time he was at Warsaw in the hotel business, and at Sedalia in the mercantile business. In 1869 he moved to his present location. His farm consists of 105 acres, improved, having a fine orchard. He was married December 2, 1856, to Miss Mary Evans, a native of Kentucky, born in Garred County, June 5, 1838. They have six children: Nathaniel, Jennie, John E., Jr., Walter S., Arthur L. and Nellie M.

Farmer and Physician, section 22, post office Independence, was born January 24, 1827, in Fairfield County, Virginia, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. While receiving his education he was compelled to work to pay his expenses. When eighteen \ ears of age he chose the profession of medicine, and began its study under the tutorship of Dr. William B. Day, of Drainesville, Virginia. After studying for three years he attended two full courses of lectures at the State Institution of Maryland, graduaiing from this institution at the close of the session of 1850-1. He then went to Henry County, Kentucky, and in that fall began the practice of his profession. I'he following season being noted for the typhoid fever, and its nature not being understood by many of the practitioners, the doctor had flattering prospects, having just returned from the hospital where he had become acquainted with this disease. He remained in this location till 1862 when he moved to Christiansburgh, where he was engaged in the practice of his profession till the spring of 1868. Then moved to his present location, having purchased a farm, on a previous visit, in the spring of 1867. Since coming here he has made farming his principal occupation; his farm consists of 180 acres.

Farmer, section 31, post-office Independence, was born in Jackson County Missouri, July 15, 1830. His father, A. G. Staples, was a native of Augusta Georgia, and when about thirty-eight years of age immigrated to Tennessee' where he remained till 1826, then coming to Jackson County, Missouri. Here he remained till the time of his demise in 1870. The subject of this sketch is one of a family of eight children, five boys and three girls, all of whom grew up but only two are now living. In 1856 he went to Saline County, Missouri, where he was married to Miss Virginia Staples. In September, 1864, he enlis'ted in the Confederate service, Company H, Wood's Battalion, and shortly after his enlistment was taken prisoner and held in St. Louis five months, then transferred to Ahon, Illinois, where he was detained four months, and was released on the evening of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, being the last man ever released by him. After being released he returned to his farm in Saline County, Missouri where he remained but a short time when he returned to his native county His farm consists of 112 acres. Mrs. Staples is a native of Henry County Virginia and was born May 30, 1835, and came to Missouri when about five years of aee' she is a daughter of Colonel James Staples. '

Farmer, section 16, post-office Independence, was born in Jackson County Missouri, February 24, 1841, and was there reared on a farm. In 1861 he enlisted in the Missouri State Guards, and at the end of six months re-enlisted in the Confederate service, in Company A, i6th Missouri. Served until the close of the War, and was paroled at Shreevesport, after which he returned to Jackson County. During the winter of 1876-7 he was in Colorado, and was there engaged in teaming. His farm consists of eighty acres, improved. He was married in September, 1869, to Mrs. Lucinda J. Noland, whose maiden name was Moon, and a daughter of William Moon. She has two children by her first husband.

Calvin Thompson

Farmer, section 36. post-office Independence, was born in Canon County Virginia, August 20, 1818, and was there reared and educated, attending the' New London Academy of that county. He was in the mercantile business for a number of years, five years as clerk. In 1848 he moved to Carroll County, Missouri where he engaged in the stock trade till the beginning of the War, during which time he was mostly engaged on a farm. In 1866 he moved to Independence Jackson County, Missouri, where he engaged in the grocery trade for several years, and in 1877 moved to his farm, containing 150 acres, where he now resides He was married in 1846 to Miss Catherine Gwatkiu, of same county as himself! They have had four children, two now living: Charles A. and David L.

Robert Turner

Farmer and stock raiser, section 5, post-office Independence, was born in Yorkshire, England, where he remained till he attained his twenty-second year. Then came to America, landing at New York City, and after a short stay went to Canada West, where he lived about nine years. He went to Edgar County, Illinois where he remained four years engaged in farming, and then moved to Douglas County, same State, where he lived two years. In i856 came to Independence. Mr. Turner had miny obstacles to contend with, as the change in the current of the Missouri River at one time took his entire crop. He then went to his present place, and in 1877 the river again rose and swept away his old home, crop and all, to the amount of $8,000. He is how working 500 acres, and is also engaged in the ice business, having one ice house in Independence and two houses on the farm. He was married, in Canada, to Miss Maria Richardson, of Sommerville, Canada West. They have had twelve children ten now living : William J., Mary J., Frances A.., Hannah M., Robert J., Esther E , George R., Joseph H., David L., and Oliver A. Henry and Daniel are deceased.

Judge James B. Yager

Section 16, post-office Independence. Among the pioneers of Jackson County, none have figured more conspicuously than our subject, who is of German extraction, but a native of Kentucky. His parents, Ananias and Rachel (Brumfield) immigrated from Virginia to Kentucky at an early day. James was born July 19, 1809 in Washington, where he received the advantage of a limited common school education While living there he acted as deputy sheriff during the years 1833-4-5. In the spring of 1837 he moved to Missouri stopping in Callaway County till December, when he located in Jackson County. His first election as member of the county court occurred in August, 1842, and he served till 1844 when he resigned the position. In 1854 he was elected a second time as a member of the county court and served till the expiration of his term in 1858. At the election in 1858, he was chosen as representative in the Legislature, and served during the sessions of 1858-9 and 1859-60. In 1868 he was elected a third time as judge of the county court, and has held the same position by reelection and appointment up to the present timej now serving a term of two years. From 1854 to 1861, Judge Yager, in connection with his official duties, was engaged in freighting to Santa Fe, and other western points. During the War of the Rebellion his time was spent transiently over different parts of the State not being physically able for service. He was married in Washington County, Kentucky, September 29, 1835, to Miss Mary J. Berry. She is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Washington County, September 14, 1812, and is a daughter of Richard and Mary {'^ew), who immigrated to Missouri in 1820. They have had five children, two of whom are living: Rachel M., (now Mrs. Harper) and Louisa M., (now Mrs. Hamilton).

James M. Adams

Farmer and stock raiser, section 35, post-office Buckner, was born in Little Blue Bottom, Jackson County, Missouri, on the 13th of November, 1833, - anight made memorable by the falling of the stars. His father, Lynchburg Adams, was one of the earliest settlers in this county. James spent his youth on a farm, aad received his primiry education in the common schools, then entered Chapel Hill College, in Lafayette County. He afterward attended the State University at Columbia, and also Jones' Commercial College, at St. Louis, from which he graduated in the spring of 1859. Returning to this county, he was engaged in teaching and farming until the outbreak of the War, when he enlisted under General Price, in December, i86r, and served until after the battle of Pea Rid^e, Arkansas. Was taken sick, and remained for two weeks in the hospital at Little Rock. He returned to this county in 1862, and then went to Clay County, and engaged in teaching. At the close of the War, he again came home and eti<ra."ed in farming. In 1866 he became interested in the mercantile business at Pink Hill, and continued therein, in connection with his farming, until 1876, when he sold out his store, and now gives his attention to farming. He owns a fine farm of 150 acres, well improved and also well stocked. He held the position of constable in Kansas City, from November, 1878, to November, 1880; has also held the position of justice of the peace and notary public. He married Miss Anna C. Nottingham, April 5, 1859, also a native of this county, born April i, 1837 They have a family of ten children: Lynchburg, John W., Cozettie, Bessie, Fannie, James M., Arthur, Aronia, Emmit, and Otis. He, his eldest son and daughter Bessie, are members of the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church. His wife and daughter Cozettie are members of the Misonary Baptist Church. Mr. Adams is also a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows Orders, and has filled the position of master in the Masonic Order some

Farmer section 31, post-office Levasy, was born December 6, 1832, in Floyd County' Kentucky, and came West with his parents when five years of age. They settled in Cass County, ten miles south of Harrisonvilie, and here Sylvester spent his boyhood days on the farm. He received an education in the schools of that county, and also learned the blacksmith trade. When seventeen years of age he commenced teaming across the plains, and followed it three years, and then engaged in farming, and followed it until the War broke out. In 1862 he unlisted under General Shelby, and took part in the battles of Wilson's Creek, Prairie Grove, and was with Price in his raid through this county. At the close of the War, he turned his attention to farming, and in the spring of 1879, he and his family 'moved to Leadville, Colorado, where he engaged in the freighting business. In the sprin of 1880, he returned to his farm, and now owns 160 acres of well cultivated land, and keeps a moderate amount of stock. He married Miss Malvina Parsons, in 1852. She is a native of Cass County, born July 30, iS^ri They have three children living: Mary B. (now Mrs. Hollmgsworth), Joseph and William ; lost three. Himself and wife are members of the Chris tian Church, and also of the Patrons of Husbandry.

John B. Anderson

Farmer, Clay Township, Lafayette County, post-office Napoleon, was born in West Virginia, January 13, 1802, and was reared there as a farmer, also following river life for a time. In the fall of 1848, he came to Missouri, and resided two years near Wellington, and then moved on the place where he now owns 160 acres of improved land. In 1833 he was married to Miss Mary Best, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, born May 4, 1814. She died January 22, 1879, leaving two children : John J. and Martha (now Mrs. Nealey).

Moses Beaver

Farmer, section 20, post-office Levasy, was born in Montgomery County, Virginia, February 17, 1825, and was brought up on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. He came to Jackson County in the fall of 1865, and ' settled in this township, engaging in farming. In 1872 he moved to the farm where he owns seventy acres, on which he resides; also has sixty acres in the bottoms. Has been school director for several terms. In the fall of 1859, he was married to Miss Margaret A. Beavers, a native of Indiana, born December 10, 1840. They have six children living: James M., John C, Robert L., Pelatiah, G. A., and Stonewall J.; lost two. Himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 23, post-office Buckner. His parents were natives of Clark County, Kentucky, and there S. J. was born June 27, 1832. He was brought to this county by his parents during the fall, and was here reared on a farm and received his primary education in the schools of this county. Then entered Chapel Hill College, where he completed his education. In 1850 he started across the plains to California and spent about five years in the mines, then returned to this county and engaged in farming. He had his first insight into the mercantile business when a boy about fifteen years of age, with his father at Sibley. In 1878 he commenced the mercantile business at Buckner and followed it some two years and then turned his attention to farming again. He owns 120 acres of land, forty of which are well improved. Mr. Chiles has filled the office of justice of the peace some eight years and of school director several terms ; also taught three terms of school. He was in Kansas City when the first house was erected within the present city limits. In 1852 he married Miss Mary E. Hamilton, a native of Kentucky, born in 1834. They have had three children, two of whom are living : Artie S. and Itaska B. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church. He is also a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias Lodges. The eldest daughter, Artie S. , holds the position of ticket agent and operator at Buckner for the Wyandotte, Kansas City & Lexington Railroad. She received her education at Lexington, and is an estimable young lady and a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post-office Buckner, was born on the 22nd of June, 1836, in this county, and has here been reared and educated. He gives his attention to agricultural pursuits and owns a well improved farm which contains some 280 acres. He has just erected a handsome residence which is an ornament to the township. He has a good orchard, and the farm is well stocked. Mr. Chiles has never been an office-seeker, but has always given his attention to his legitimate business. He took a trip to Texas and was captured by the Federals in the Indian Territory in 1862 and held a prisoner at Ft. Leavenworth about one year. Was then banished to Canada by General Schofield. From there he went to Kentucky and received a pass to go on a visit to the coast in 1864, and there spent some two years; he returned to this county by Mackinaw flat boats in the fall of 1866. In 1867 he again went to Texas and engaged in farming; returned to this county in 1869. He married Miss May E Marfee in 1870. She is a native of this State, born April 23, 1849. They have two

H. C. CHILES, Farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post-office Buckner, was born May 28, 1838, in this county, and here was reared and partly educated. He attended the Masonic College at Lexington, Mo., and took a trip West in 1858 in charge of some Government cattle, and went on to the Black Hills. Returned to this county again and commenced freighting for himself and made several trips across the plains in or about the year 1865. He moved to the place where he now resides in 1869, and owns 780 acres of well improved land. He gives his attention mosdy to stock-raising, and, being one of the pioneers here, has won the respect of a large circle of friends. He has filled the office of school director some fourteen years. He married Miss Julia Perrin, December 27, 1866. She is a native of Platte County, Mo., born July 25, 1847. They have six children : Jane, Frankhn, Azubah, Maggie, Susan and Jessie. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church.

Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post-office Buckner, was born February 16, 1808, in Culpepper County, Virginia, and was taken to Wood County, Kentucky, by his parents in 1816. There he was reared and educated, and, after becoming old enough to do business,' he engaged rather extensively in stock dealing. At one time he held the position of tax collector, also constable, and has hefd other positions of trust. He came West in 1854 and stopped at Sibley, and moved to the place on which he now resides in 1861, but was not suffered to remain on it. Then removed to Texas and remained until the close of the War, when he returned to his farm, which consists of over 281 acres; it is one of the finest stock farms in the county and has a Jiandsome building site on it. His sister-in-law, Mrs. Nancy H. Chiles, and Miss Belle McMerty keep house for him.

Washington Dixon

Merchant, Blue Mills, was born in Cass County, Indiana, November 8, 1836. His father, William Dixon, was one of the pioneers of Cass County, and for several years acted as county commissioner. When Washington was about sixteen years of age they moved to Jackson County. When about twenty years of age he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed in connection with farming till he began in his present business in February, 1881. In the fall of 1861 he went to Jackson County, Kansas, where he remained one year, and then to Coffey County, Kansas, where he remained till the close of the War. He was married October 6, 1863, to Miss Georgie A. Roberts, a native of Monroe County, Missouri, born October 26, 1841. They have six children: Mary E., Ida M., Mattie Estella, Bessie and Claude.

William L Douglass

Farmer and stock raiser, section 7, post-office Lake City, was born in April, 1825, in Madison County, Kentucky, and accompanied his parents to this county in October, 1835, ^^^ ^^^ ''^''^ made his home since. He took a trip to Mexico in 1846, and also went to California in 1849 ^"d spent about four years on the coast. When order No. i r was issued he removed to Ray County, and resided in the same eighteen months. He owns 200 acres of land, part of which is improved. He married Miss Milda J. Sanders in 1855. She is a native of Kentucky, born December 5, 1833. They have one child, Thaddeus T. They are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Douglass is among the oldest pioneers in the county, and has the respect of a large circle of acquaintances.

James H. Douglass

Farmer and stock raiser, section 8, post-office Buckner, was born June 5, 1829, in Madison County, Kentucky, and was brought to this county by his parents when six years of age. Here he has been reared as a farmer, and stands high among the pioneers of this county. He took a trip to Mexico in 1848, returned the same year, and in 1850 went to California and spent three years on the coast. During the late War he enlisted in the Confederate Army and served some three years under Shelby and Johnson, and suffered the loss of his right eye by a bullet at the battle of Kennesaw Mountains, Georgia, on the 24th of June, 1864. At the close of the War he settled on the place where he now resides, and owns 145 acres of fine farm land, and fifty two acres of timber. His farm is well improved and well stocked. He has filled the office of school director several terms. He married Miss Henrietta Dixon September 4, 1854. She was a native of Virginia and was born in 1835. She died on the 13th of September, 1879, leaving a family of eight children : Walter, May, Thomas, HattieJ., Annie M., Ebenezer, Mertie E. and James. Mr. Douglass is a member of the Christian Church, also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

James Duffield

Harness maker, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1853, and there spent his youthful days on a farm, and received good educational advantages. In 1869 he came West and settled in this township on a farm, engaging in agricultural pursuits for six years. He then established himself in the harness business with A: D. McPherson, the firm thus continuing until 1879, when Mr. Duffield bought out his partner's interest and has since continued the business alone. He has a good business throughout the township, and is popular with all.- He is a member of Buckner Lodge No. 364, 1. O. O. F. , and Knights of Pythias.

Alexander Eckles

Farmer and stock raiser, section 5, post-office Sibley. "Aleck," as he is familiarly called, is the son of R. C. Eckles, one of the pioneers of this county, and was born November 15, 1853, on the place where he now resides. His early youth was spent upon a farm, and here he received his preparatory education, afterward completing it by attending the William Jewell College. In April, 1875, his father died, and our subject came into possession of the farm, consisting of 170 acres of well improved and stocked land, and eighty acres of timber. Mr. Eckles has filled the position of sub-director and clerk of this district for about six years. He married February 11, 1879, Miss Susan Hamilton, also a native of this county, born February 19, 1854. They have one child, Robert. Mr. Eckles is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

J. L. H. Franklin

Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post-office Lake City, was born March 30, 1842, in this township, and has here been reaired on a farm. He received a common school education, and commenced life on his own account when twentyone years of' age, and has given his attention to farming and stock raising since. He ownes 634 acres of improved land, and ninety acres of timber; his farm is well stocked; he has a fine orchard and a comfortable house. He moved to Lexington, Mo., and resided there some six months, when Order No. 11 was in force. He has never been an office-seeker, but has always given his attention to his legitimate business, and he has the respect of a large circle of friends. He has been twice married ; First to Miss Marietta Tar in i87r. She died in 1873. He married again, September 16, 1874, Miss Laura C. Turner, a native of South Carolina, born November 27, 1846. They are members of the Baptist Church.

William H. Funk

WILLIAM H. FUNK, Farmer and stock raiser, section 7, post-office Buckner, was born September 15, 1852, in Kentucky, and was brought to this county by his parents when about seven years of age. He was principally reared here as a farmer, and received his education in the schools of this county. He commenced business on his own account when about twenty years of age, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now farms 130 acres of land, and raises considerable stock, principally graded. He holds the office of school director at present, and in his manner is much of a gentleman. He married Miss Mary Kimsey in the fall of 1872, an estimable lady and a native of this county, born in 1856. They have two children: Johnny and Elizabeth. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

William N. Gray

WILLIAM N. GRAY, Merchant at Levasy, was born December 26, 1836, in this county, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. During the late War he served three years with General Shelby, and took part in the battles of Helena, Springfield, Lone Jack, Lexington (under General Price), Saline River ( under Kirby Smith), and in many other minor engagements. At the close of the War he engaged in farming again, continuing therein until 1878, when he engaged in the drug business at Levasy, and continued this until the spring of 1881, when he sold out. By his agreeable manners he has won the respect of a large circle of friends. In March, 1867, he married Miss M. R. Hightower, a native of Kentucky, born March 21, 1846. They have two children. Charlie H. and Lena L. Himself and wife are members ot the Baptist Church : Mr. Gray's father, James Gray, was one of the early pioneers in the county, and came here in 1835. During the Mormon War, and also the Osage Indian War, he held the 'position of brigadier-general of the State troops, from the Sixth District. Also held the position of county judge a number of years. He died in 1865 and left a large circle of friends.

S. T. Harris

S. T. HARRIS, Merchant, postmaster, and agent for the Wyandott, Kansas City & Lexington Railroad at Lake City. His parents were natives of Kentucky, and came to. this county in T29, and S. T. Harris was born in 1828, in Sni-a-bar Township. Was here reared as a farmer, and received his education in the district schools. During the late War he enlisted under General Shelby, and served over two years. He commenced the mercantile business in the spring of 1872, at Fire Prairie, and removed to Lake City in 1876, and built the first store in that place. Was also influential in having the depot placed there, and has held the position of agent since the office was first established. He holds the position of post-master and trustee, and also carries on a general merchandise store. He formed at partnership with H. W. Webb, the 1st of April, 1881, and they have opened a complete stock of staple and fancy groceries, queensware, etc. Mr. Harris is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He married Miss Barbara N. Bridges in 1862. She is a native of Lake City, and was born in 1843. They have seven children: Lucy. Rhoda E., Martha A., Mertie, Ernest and Atox, twins, and Anna. H. W. Webb, of this firm, was born August 15, 181 9, in this county, and was reared as a farmer. He became a partner April 8, 1881. He is one of the rising young business men of the place.

John Hightower

JOHN HIGHTOWER, Merchant at Levasy, was born March 16, 1816, in Jespamine County, Ky., but was principally reared in Mason County, that State. He came to this county in October, 1855, and settled in this township and engaged in farming, where he resided until Order No. 1 1 compelled him to retire, and he then to moved Lafayette County. Returned to his farm at the close of the War, and continued farming until the spring of 1881. He owns 240 acres of fine land. He commenced the mercantile business here about the first of March, 1881, and carries a general stock of dry goods and groceries, and is building up a good business. In November, 1858, he married Miss Sarah A. Van ArdoU, a native of Kentucky, born in March, 1822. They have had eleven children, eight of whom are living: W. H., C. C, J. T., Geo. P., Margie, Janie, Alice, and Pearly. Mr. Hightower and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

S. W. HUDSON, Farmer and stock raiser, section 3, post-office Buckner, was born March 2, 1842, on the place where he now resides, and has been reared here as a farmer. He received his education partly at the Masonic College of Lexington, and also at William Jewell College of Liberty. When Elijah Chiles Organized his company here, Mr. Hudson became one of its members, and held the position of orderly until the company disbanded. He went to Texas in the fall of 1861, and returned in January, 1862, and took part in the battle of Lone Jack. Mr. Hudson has never been an office-seeker, preferring the peace and quiet of his own business. He took a trip across the plains in April, 1865, in the interest of Butterfield's Overland Dispatch Company. He owns 420 acres of well-improved land, where he lives and has a good residence, and two good barns ; also owns ninety acres in Kansas. He is an active member of the Christian Church, in which he holds the office of deacon. January 18, 1871, he married Miss MoUie Gilbert, a native of Kentucky, born April 28, 1852. She died July 14, 1873.

Robert N. Hudspeth

ROBERT N. HUDSPETH, Farmer and stock raiser, section 12, post-office Lake City, was born in Simpson County, Kentucky, February 22, 1822, and came with his parents to this county in 1828. Here he has since made his home, and has seen the county grow from a vast wilderness to one of the richest in the State, and Mr. Hudspeth has not been backward in doing his share toward making this change. He is now one of the most highly respected citizens in the county, and is the owner of 1200 acres of fine land, and raises considerable stock. In 1849 he went to California, remaining two years, and afterward took another trip to the same place at the close of the War, stopping one year in Utah. During the late War he served for some time with Quantrell. Recently he made a visit to his native county in Kentucky. Being an old settler here, and widely known, he numbers his friends by the score.

J. R HUDSPETH, Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post-office Lake City, was born November 21, 1839, in this township, and has here been reared as a farmer. He owns a fine farm of 440 acres, well improved with a good orchard, and has 100 head of cattle, mostly graded. His residence is situated on an elevation which gives him a view of a vast scope of country and a sight of the towns of Independence, Lake City and Buckner Hills. He has filled the position of school director six years. During the late War he joined General Shelby's command and served four years, taking part in the battles of Prairie Grove, Helena, Little Rock, Lone Jack, and was with General Price on his raid through Missouri in 1863; and also in many minor engagements. August 15, 1866, he married Miss S. A. Franklin, a native of Jackson County ; she was born December 24, 1847. They have four children : Joseph, Mary A. , Elvira B. , and Charlie R. Mrs. Hudspeth is a member of the Baptist Church.

George W. Hudspeth

GEORGE W. HUDSPETH, Farmer, section 24, post-office Lake City, was born January 27, 1820, in Simpson County, Kentucky, and was brought to this country by his father, when eight years of age, and has been partly reared in Jackson County. He owns 487 acres of land. He has filled his present office of school director for some twenty years. During the time of order No. ii he moved across the river, and remained about one year and six months. He took two trips to Mexico ; also several journeys to California, and spent five years on the coast. He married Miss Elizabeth Jessie, in March, 1857. She is a native of Russel County, Virginia, born May 6, 1830. They have a family of six children : Tybithia P., Anna E., Lola G., Ida M., Joel E., and Silas B. ; lost two. He is a member of the Baptist Church, also of the Masonic faternity.

Jacob W. James

JACOB W. JAMES, Farmer, section 9, post-office Buckner, was born August 18, 1834 in Switzerland County, Indiana, and at fifteen years of age commenced boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. In 1854 he went to California and spent four years on the coast engaged in mining. He then returned to Kentucky and followed farming. During the War he joined General Buford's Division in 1862 and served six months ; then joined Gen. John Morgan and remained with him until he was captured ; was taken to Camp Morton, Indiana, and held there five months ; was then removed to Camp Douglas, Illinois, but dug out of this prison and made his way to Kentucky. He came to this county in 1868 and settled on his present farm. It contains 120 acres, all under cultivation, and he has one of the handsomest building sites in the county. He married Miss Emily C. Gibson in February 1868. She was born in 1846. They have seven children; Lulu, Emma, Ada, George, Nancy, Ida and Ernest.

J. J. KASTER, Farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post-office Lake City, was born January 10, 1839, in Rush County, Indiana, and was taken to Burlington, Iowa, when eight years of age. He was there reared and received his education, and early engaged in shipping cattle to Chicago and New York. He moved to Fremont County, Missouri in 1863, and engaged in stock raising, farming and lumbering. He came from there to this county in 1878 and purchased the farm on which he now resides. It contains 490 acres of well improved land, and he is quite extensively engaged in stock raising, especially sheep. He holds the office of school director. February 13, 1862, he married Miss Sarah E. McAlister, a native of Burlington, Iowa, born May 21, 1842. Her parents were among the pioneers in that vicinity. They have had six children, five of whom are living : Eugene L., EarlT., Birdie, Thomas T. and James J. They are members of the church of Latter Day Saints.

A. Kittle

A. KITTLE, Blacksmith, carpenter, wagonmaKer and farmer, section 7, post-office Blue Mills, was born September 15, 1823, in Randolph County, Virginia, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He commenced to learn the blacksmith trade at eighteen years of age, and after working some three and a half years at home, he took what might be called a journeyman's tramp through Ohio and Indiana, and finally setded at Lafayette County, Indiana. There he resided two years, and learned to do general wood work on wagons, and also carpenter work, and then returned to Virginia. He came to this county in 1865, and has made this his home since. He started the shop he now operates in in 1867 ; he also farms about sixty acres. He has filled his present office of school director for seven years. He married Miss Martha E. Triplett on the 26th of August, 1847. She is also a native of the same place as her husband, and was born March 4, 1830. They have four children living : Alonzo, Bruce, John L. and William G. ; lost three. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he holds the office of moderator.

James W. Kinsey

Farmer, section 8, post-office Buckner, was born October 4, 1837, on the same act of land where he now resides, and has been reared here as a farmer. He received his education in the schools of this county. He took a trip to Fort Laramie in i860, and one to Texas in the fall of 1861, returning the same fall. He then joined the Confederate Army and served four years with Joseph Shelby, and was at the battles of Jenkin's Ferry, Helena, Prairie Grove, Lone Jack, and many other smaller engagements. Was also with Price and Shelby in their raids through this county. He took a trip to New Mexico in 1866, and returned the same fall to his farm. He owns eighty acres of improved land, upon which are three springs that have never been known to go dry. He has never sought after office, but gives his attention to his business. He married Miss Missouri A. Hudspeth in 1868. She is a native of Buckner, and was born December 25, 1837. They have two children: Robert S. and Sally V. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

William Kirby

WILLIAM KIRBY, Farmer, section 34, post-office Buckner, was born May 6, 1831, in Warren County, Kentucky, and was there reared as a farmer and received his education in the schools of that county. He immigrated to Texas in 1854 and remained three years; then came to this county and resided here a few years, then taking a trip to California, he spent three years on the coast and returned to this county in 1868, and has been engaged in farming since. He owns 120 acres of land, part of which is under cultivation. He has filled the office of school director several years. He married,' October 7, 1868, Miss Susan Capell, born in this county April 29, 1841. They have had four children, three of whom are living : Eddie E., Sally A. and Derwood B. Himself and wife are members of the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church at Pink Hill. Mr. Kirby is one of Jackson County's best citizens.

Martin Larey

MARTIN LAREY, Farmer and stock raiser, section 34, post-office Buckner, was born June 7, 1829, in Pickaway County, Ohio, and was there reared as a farmer, and received his education in the schools of that county. He commenced the mercantile business in Palestine, Ohio, in 1861, and continued there until coming West in 1867. He first settled in Siii-a-bar Township, this county, and moved to his present farm in the winter of 1870. He owns 260 acres, 160 of which are well improved and stocked. He has filled the office of school director several terms. In 185 1 he married Miss Annie Dick, a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, born in November, 1829. They have a family of three children living: Mary F.' (now Mrs. Becket), Viola E. and WilHe M. ; lost four. Mrs. L. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

William Livesay

WILLIAM LIVESAY Farmer and stock raiser, was born in Virginia October r, 1824, and when ten years old accompanied his parents to Lafayette County, Missouri, settling in Lexington in 1834. There William was educated, and in 1846 went to Mexico, but returned in the spring of 1847. ^^ 1849, he took a trip to California, spending about two years in the mines, when he returned home and during 1852 and 1853 he was in Mexico. Mr, L. came to this county in 1855, and is now in possession of 247 acres of fine land, well improved and stocked. The town of Levasy is situated on a part of his land, and was intended to be named after him, although a mistake was made in the name. He has been school director, and is one of Jackson County's best citizens. In 1855, ^^ married Miss Nancy Ward, a native of Lafayette County, born in 1833; they have had nine children ; John W., Annie, Sallie, Libbie Rebecca, Maggie, David F. and Lydia; have lost two. Mrs. L. died in July, 1878.

NATHANIEL McCUNE, Farmer and stock raiser, section 26, post-office Buckner, was born January 30, 1842, in Coshocton County, Ohio, and was there reared as a farmer, and received his education in the common schools. He enlisted in Company A, 194th Ohio Infantry in 1864, and served until the close of the War. He made a visit to this county in the fall of 1868, and returned to Ohio and moved herein the spring of 1869, and now owns a fine farm of 160 acres, mostly improved and well stocked. He was married to Miss Maggie Hall, in August, 1868. She is also a native of Ohio, born in 1853. They have three children living: Nora B., Mary B. and Sarah ; lost one. Mrs. McCune is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

G. W. C. McPHERSON, Farmer, section 18, post-office Lake City, was born December 13, 1806, in Roan County, East Tennessee, and was there reared as a farmer. He immigrated to DeKalb County, Missouri, in the spring of 1844, and during the spring that the county was organized he received the appointment of conimissioner to locate the county seat ; laid off the town of Maysville, and made the sale of the lots. In 1863 he moved to Daviess County, remaining about three years, and then came to this county and settled on the Bank farm, three miles south of Independence. He moved to his present place in the spring of 1870, and owns 120 acres of fine land, 100 acres of which are improved. He has filled the offices of school director and overseer. He has been twice married; first, to Amelia Oliver, in 1827, a native of Tennessee, born in 1813 and died in 1857, leaving a family of five children, living: Sophia J., Elizabeth, Samuel H., John W. and Francis A.; lost seven. He was married again in September, i860, to Mrs. Julia A. Rollins, a native of Kentucky, born December i, 1823. She has five children by her former husband living : Susan E., John C, George W., Thomas J. and K. Miller. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which Mr. McPherson holds the position of steward and trustee.

J. J. Mann

J. J. MANN, Merchant, Buckner, was born in Cass County, Missouri, in 1850, and when a child his parents removed to Cedar County, and engaged in farming. There J. J. received his education, and next moved to Morgan County, and from there to Johnson County, Kansas, in 1866. In 1872 he went to California, and engaged in trading stock. In 1877 he came to Buckner and opened a drug store. On the 15th of April, 1881, he opened a general store, and now runs both establishments; his stock is as good as can be found in town, and he merits the esteem in which he is held by the people. Mr. Mann is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married in 1878, at Olathe, Kansas to Miss Bessie Clark, an estimable lady, a native of this State, and born in 1859.

B. H. Morrow

Farmer, section 24, post-office Lake City, is the eldest child living of Jessie Morrow, and was born December 16, 1840, in this county, and was reared here as a farmer. During the late War he enlisted in Shelby's Division, and served about five months, being lieutenant most of the time. He returned home and joined Quantrell, and remained with him three years, being with him at Lawrence, Kansas, Centralia, Missouri, Baxter Springs and other noted places. He owns fifty-six acres of land, and a third interest in his father's farm. He has held the position of road overseer. He was married to Miss Ellen A. Marsh, in 1875, a native of Kentucky, who was born on the 29th of September, 1848. Tiiey have had three children, two of whom are living : Kate E. and Robert A. Mrs. Morrow is a member of the Christian Church.

Jesse Morrow

JESSE MORROW, Farmer, section 19, post-office Lake City, was born March 4, 1810, in Simpson County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. He commenced to learn the blacksmith trade at sixteen years of age, and worked at it while remaining there. He came to this county in the fall of 1829, and has made his home here since. He opened a blacksmith shop in this township, and also carried on his farm. During the time of Order No. ii, he moved to Carroll County, Missouri, and resided there one winter. In 1845 he took a trip to California, and remained but a short time, and about 1855 went to Texas. He owns 300 acres of fine land, part of which is under cultivation. He has deeded most of it to his children. He was married to Miss Sylvia Hudspeth, in the spring of 1829. She was also a native of Simpson County, Kentucky, born in 1807 and died in 1873, leaving a family of three children: Benjamin, Nathan and Rufus F. B. ; lost six. He is a member of the Baptist Church. His daughter, Rufus, keeps house for her father. She is an estimable young lady, and one that is deserving of a happy future.

S. S. NEELY, Justice of the peace, Sibley, was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1836, and there remained, receiving a good education, until twelve years of age, when he moved to Madison County, same State. Lived there until 1855, when he came to Fort Osage Township, this county, and commenced teaching school, at which he continued until the breaking out of the War. He took up farming but soon resumed teaching, and in September, 1865, was appointed magistrate of this township, holding the position until 1868. Was then elected to represent this district and served until 1870, when he returned to Sibley, and was again justice of the peace. He was the only justice from 1865 to '68, but in 1872 two were elected, Mr. Neely being one of them, making sixteen years service in all. Has held the office of postmaster, and is also a dealer in real estate, and has, in connection with his other business, a law office. He is one of the main supports of Sibley.

Richard Powell

RICHARD POWELL, Merchant and postmaster at Blue Mills, was born in Henry County, Kentucky, August 14, 1855, and when but a boy his parents moved to Missouri, and first located in Buchanan County, since which time they have lived in several different counties of the State. Richard was educated in the common schools and the State High School of Independence, and also attended the WiUiam Jewell College for one year. Has made two trips to Colorado and one to Mexico. He began in his present business December 16, 1880.

John S. Pryor

JOHN S. PRYOR, Merchant, Buckner, was born May 5, 1832, in Crawford County, Missouri, and was taken to Franklin County by his parents when about four years of age. Was there reared and received his education at the Virginia University in Franklin County. He came to this county in 1853, and settled at Sibley, and engaged as clerk and commenced the mercantile business at Sibley, in 1866. Continued therein until March, 1878, when he moved to Buckner, having built the brick block he now occupies, in 1876. It is 20x50 feet, with a large hall overhead. He carries the largest and most complete stock of general merchandise in town and does a good business. He is a member of the Masonic, Odd Fellows, and Ancient Order of United Workmen Lodges, and joined the two first in 1855. He was appointed justice of the peace in 1859, and has held his present office of school-director several terms. He was married December 6, 1856, to Miss Matilda McMillen, a native of this State, born May 29, 1839. They have had - ten children, seven of whom are living: John, James, Abbie, Lucy, Mabel, Wallace, and Charlie. Mrs. Pryor died on the 4th of January, 1877. Mr. Pryor is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

J. T. Sale

J. T. SALE, Farmer, section 14, post-office Blue Mills, was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, May 17, 1833, and when five years of age his. parents moved to almyra, Missouri. There his father died soon after, and his mother and P family returned to his native home where they remained about five years. In the fall of 1845 they immigrated to Jackson County, and in 1850 he went to California by ox-team. Remamed there till the summer of 1853, and during this time was engaged in mining. Returned to Jackson County the following spring; took a second trip to California, but only remained a short time, and since then he has resided in Jackson County ; his farm contains 125 acres. Mr. Sale was married April 26, 1846, to Miss Caroline Botts, a native of Montgomery County, Kentucky, born June 2, 1837. She came to Jackson County in 1842. They have had eight children, only one living : Lulu.

JOSEPH St. CLAIR, Farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post-office Buckner, was born in Virginia, March 5, 1806, and was brought up on a farm, receiving a common school education. In the fall of 1835 he immigrated to Lafayette County, Missouri, and came to this county in 1836, being the first settler in Sni-a-bar Township, "in 1850 he bought the place on which he now resides, containing 207 acres, mostly improved and well stocked. During the War he removed to Texas, and staid about four years. He has filled the offices of justice of the peace, school director, road overseer, etc., for several terms. February 26, 1835, he married Miss Mary Gose, a native of Virginia, born July 24, 1831. They have one child, Henry C. Their youngest son died at Vicksburg during the War. Mrs. St. Clair is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

W. H. TEEGARDIN, Farmer and trader, Sibley, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, September 4, 1849, and was reared there, on a farm. He attended Tiabouan College, of Warren County, and graduated from (hat institution in 1870. Was then employed in teaching for one year, then commenced traveling for an eastern hardware firm. In April, 1872, he came to this county, and with the exception of one year spent in Carroll County, has made it his home since. February 18, 1875, he was married to EUie Embree, a native of Indian, born August 23, 1849. They have had four children, two of whom are living : Alice and Edwin. Mrs. Teegardin is a member of the Christian Church, and he belongs to the A. F. & A. M., and also K. of P. fraternities.