Jackson County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1881 (part 1 of 12)

Biographical sketches

Manager Wyandott Street Railway. Was born November 26, 1855, in Limerick, Ireland, and remained in his native city attending school until the summer of 1871, when he came to the United States. On arriving in this country he emigrated west and settled in Carroll county, Missouri, where he engaged in farming. In 1872 he went to Kansas City and found employment with the Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad ; rernained with this company some two years, when he returned to Carroll county and went to farming again. He remained on his farm for five years, when, in May, 1879, he came to Kansas City and engaged with the Jackson County Street Railroad Company. On the ist of February, 1881, he was transferred to take charge of the company's office and barns at Wyandott, a position of trust as well as responsibility. Mr. Ahern has worked himself up to where he is to-day, and is thought a good deal of by the public as well as by the company.

William Albright

Treasurer of Wyandott county. Was born in Germany on the loth of December, 1847, and came to the United States with his parents when but seven years of age They settled in St. Joseph, Missouri, and Mr. Albright spent his childhood days in that city, receiving a fair school education. In 1862 he enlisted in the army and served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. After the war he returned and was engaged at clerking in different city offices. In 1867 he removed to Wyandott and took up the trade of a painter, which he followed until the spring of 1872, when he was appointed city clerk. In 1876 he was appointed deputy county treasurer, which office he held until November, 1879, when he was elected county treasurer, and there is no man in Wyandott county more fitted for the office of treasurer than Mr. Albright, as his record shows. He discharges his official duties with great care and fidelity, and with credit to himself and friends. He has, since he became fourteen years of age, taken care of himself; is an active member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mr. Albright married Miss Elizabeth Schniarle in Wyandott in 1867. Mrs. A. is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1848. Their family consists of six children: Minnie O., Charles A., Frank B., Willie E., May M. and Calvin F. They are members of the Methodist church.

Francis B. Anderson

Justice of the Peace. Was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in October, 1820, and removed to Randolph county, Illinois, and came to Wyandott in 1866. Here he established himself as an attorney, having studied law in Pennsylvania previous to removing to Illinois. He was admitted to the bar in Illinois and practiced through that State for some twenty-five years before removing here.

Mr. Anderson enlisted in the 142nd Illinois Infantry as a private, and at the expiration of his term of service was mustered out as orderly sergeant. He was elected city attorney in 1867, which office he hela for five successive terms. In 1879 he was elected Justice of the Peace, which office he now holds. He was married to Miss Matilda T. Shields at Logansport, Indiana, in i860. They had eight children, six of whom are living.

Mac Armstrong

No person of whom mention is made in this work is more deserving of notice than our subject. Though young he has had much experience, and has worked his way unaided, until now he ranks one of the foremost among our business men. Mr. Armstrong is a son of Silas and Zelinda, the former chief of the Wyandott nation in England, and who came with them to this place in 1844. He necessarily was well acquainted with other tribes and prominently known in Washington, his name often being mentioned there. Mac, the third in a family of five children, was born in Wyandott. When eleven years old his father died, and at this early age he was thrown upon his own resources. His education was obtained entirely by self application, his only schooling being received in the httle brick school-house, now in this city, and that only during the winter, while he worked summers. At the age of sixteen he went to Colorado and was employed in the largest wholesale and retail dry goods house in Denver, and probably in the State. After remaining there for eight years, part of the time being engaged as traveling salesman, he returned to Wyandott and engaged in the drug business, January ist, 1877. Has since followed this ahhough extensively engaged in the real estate business. He is the owner of several houses in Kansas City, Kansas, and in this place, and derives his principal income from these. Mr A. is a selfmade man ; commencing life without means, through his own efforts, unaided by friends or fortune, he has paved his own pathway to success and is a worthy example for the young men of the county. Let them study it ! His marriage was in October, 1880, to Miss Helen, daughter of Mr. Volk, the superintendent of the motive power at the Union Pacific shops. He formerly held that position in Hannibal.

John Arthur

Physician and Surgeon. Was born in Clay county, Missouri, October 14th, 1826, and was principally reared there. His education was obtained at the State University, at Columbia, graduating from that institution in 1847, after which he attended the St. Louis Medical College. From there he graduated in 1853 and studied medicine with Dr. J. M. Wood, of Kansas City. In 1854, commenced practicing in Clay county, but did not devote himself entirely to it, and in 1864 moved to Nebraska City, and to Iowa in 1866. From there he returned to Clay county, in 1867, and thence to Wyandott in 1868. He first engaged in the banking business, and after three years gave his attention to farming, also practicing his profession to a small extent. In 1853. he took 1,200 head of cattle across the plains to California, and after a while sold them. Dr. Arthur now owns 470 acres of land adjoining Wyandott and 100 acres in Clay county, Missouri; also possesses a handsome residence. He has been twice married. First, in 1848 to Miss Ann F. Young, a native of Kentucky. She died in 1849, and in November of that year he married Miss Amanda D. Stephens, of Liberty, Missouri, born April ist, 1832. They have six children : Michael, Elizabeth, Ettie, John M , Rinna and Joseph A. Himself and wife belong to the Christian church, of which he has been a member for two years.

M. O. Baldwin

Physician and Surgeon. Was born on the i6th of October, 1840, and remained with his parents until eighteen years of age, receiving a thorough education at the public schools. In 1858, he removed to Iowa and settled in Anamosa, Jones county, where he remained until the breaking out of the war. He then enUsted in Company B, 9th Iowa Infantry, and served three years, when he was honorably discharged. He participated in the battles of Pea Ridge, siege of Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and through the Atlanta campaign, until the fall of Atlanta. During his time of service be served some eighteen months as hospital steward. After being mustered out at Atlanta, he went to Vicksburg and entered the hospital for the purpose of studying medicine, where he remained one year. Then returned to Iowa and shortly after went to Chicago and entered the Rush Medical College, where he remained studying medicine and surgery for two years. Here he received his diploma, and went to Dundee, lUinois, and opened an office for the practice of medicine, remaining there two years. Thence to Kansas and settled in Wamego, continuing the practice of his profession and remaining until 1879, when he removed to Kansas City and opened an office. In 1880, he came to Wyandott and engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery. Doctor B. is an active member of the Masonic fraternity and also of the Foresters. He married Miss May J. Dunton in 1866. She was born in 1839 and is a native of New York. They have a family of three children :. Josephine, Gertrude and Max. They are members of the Presbyterian church.

Capt. O. S. Bartlett

Undertaker. Was born September 26, 1822, inParmelia, NewYork^ and was principally reared in Watertown. While young he learned the carpenter's trade, and in 1855 removed to Wisconsin, where he remained until 1857, then came to Wyandott and engaged in contracting and building, and in 1862 he enlisted in Co. A, 1 2th Kansas Infantry, and served for ten months, as a private. Was then commissioned second lieutenant. He recruited Co. H of the Second Kansas (colored) Infantry, it afterward becoming the 83d U. S., and was made firstlieutenant. At the battle of Jenkin's Ferry, the captain being killed, Mr. B. was promoted to that position, holding it until the regiment was mustered out of service, at Leavenworth, in the fall of 1865. He returned to Wyandott, engaged in the grocery business and then in the car shops. In 1872 he commenced his present business. He has two hearses, two carriages for funeral use, and carries a large stock in his line. He has been twice married. First, to Miss Nancy Trotle, of N. Y., in 1846. She died in the spring of 1868, leaving two children: Ella and Frank. His second marriage was in the fall of 1869 to Miss Julia E. Foster. They are active members of the Congregational church.

Chris. Bernhard

City Treasurer. Was born in Switzerland in February, 1855, and came to the United States with his parents in 1865, and settled in Quincy, 111. Having a fair education Mr. B. entered the High school in Quincy, where he received a thorough education, also at the same time taking two courses of German. In 1867 his parents removed west and settled in Wyandott. Mr. Bernhard on coming to this city at once established himself in business, opening a tobacco and cigar store, also a cigar factory. He continued to run this branch of business for a (ew years, when, finding he was gradually losing health, sold out, and went with his father in the book bindery business. While with him, he took up the art of telegraphy, and purchasing an instrument, and forming a sort of a club of the younger class of people of Wyandott. he learned telegraphy perfectly, and finally became engaged as operator for the Western Union company, and during the time he was in their employ, opened out a small stationery store on Minnesota avenue. He continued in the stationery business, added periodicals of all classes, German and English, until to-day he has the largest stationery and news depot in Wyandott county. His stock comprises the latest literature, besides all kinds of notions and goods pertaining to a first-class stationery store. In 1879 Mr. B. was elected city treasurer and also treasurer of the Board of Education. During his term of office, which expires in 1881, he has made a host of friends. He married Miss Elmie Wolfe, a native of Galesburg, III., in Denver, Col., in 1879.

Clerk of the District Court of Wyandott county. Was born on the 8th of April, 1840, in Chillicothe, Ross Co., Ohio. He received excellent educational advantages in youth, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, making that and stockraising his business while he remained there. He came to this county in 1867, and settled in Edwardsville, and engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. In 1871 he entered the law office of Cook & Sharp, at Kansas City, and commenced the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in 1873. Iii April of that year, was appointed to fill vacancy as clerk of court of Wyandott county, and has been elected five consecutive terms since. He carried the petition for signers to organize the township of Delaware, in this county, and also suggested the name to the board of county commissioners, which they adopted. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, also Knights of Pythias. He married Miss R. J. Timmins in 1861. She is a native of the same place as her husband, and was born in 1842. She is a graduate of the Springfield University, Ohio. Their family consists of two children living: C. E. and S. B. Lost one. Mrs. Betts is a member of the M. E. Church.

Of the firm of Blum & Priestley. Was born in Pekin, 111., in 1852, and in 1857 his parents removed west and settled in Wyandott, his father following the cooper trade. Mr. Blum, Sr., was one of the old pioneers of Illinois, as also one of the old settlers of Wyandott. At the age of fourteen, E. F. had the misfortune to lose his father, and he went to clerking in a confectionery and stationery store, remaining in this busmess for five years. In 1872 he was bookkeeper for the Kansas Pacific Railway. In October, 1880, Mr. Blum, in connection with Mr. Wm. Priestley, opened out a large grocery store on Minnesota avenue, where they are located at the present time. He is an active worker in the Samunda Lodge, No. 3, I. O. O. F., having been secretary for the past three years, and is also Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias.

Of the firm of Boylan & Garnett. Was born Nov. 2, 1849, in New York, and was educated and fitted for college in the town of Nunda, N. Y. He entered the Cornell University, located at Ithaca, in 1872, and graduated with honors in 1876. Then moved west, and settled in Danville, 111. Here he was engaged as principal of the High school. In the summer of 1879 he removed to Wyandott, and continued to follow teaching, being engaged in the public schools. Remained for one year, and in the summer of 1880, he, in connection with R. B. Garnett, opened an abstract office. Their office is the largest one of the kind in the county, and their business of taking abstract of titles, deeds and other records is such, that they have in their employ now, several clerks. They are possessed of a complete set of abstract books of Wyandott county. Mr. Boylan married Miss Nellie S. Dennison, on the i8th of November, 1880. She is a native of New Hampshire, born in 1852, and is an active member and worker of the Congregational church. Mr. Boylan is entirely a self-made man, and has worked his own way through life, having borne his Qwn expenses while attending college.

J. R. Chapman

Dentist. Was born on the 25th of March, 1849, i"^ Warren County, Pa., and was reared and educated there. He came to Kansas City in 1871, and commenced the study of dentistry under Dr. S. B. Prevost. Later he bought a half interest with Dr. Prevost, and in 1874 came to Wyandott, and commenced business for himself, opening rooms on Minnesota avenue. His rooms are neat and cozy, and are well fitted for the dentistry business. He is an active member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Mr. C. was married to Miss H. K. Parr, in 1877. She was born in April, 1855, and is a native of Pennsylvania. They have one child : Edna Grace.

J. S. Clark

Register of Deeds of Wyandott County. Was born January 13th, 1837, in Pittsburg, Pa., where he received a good school education. On the 6th of May, 1861, he enlisted in Co. L, io2d Pennsylvania Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being mustered out as first sergeant of the company. Mr. Clark was all through the Peninsula Campaign, and was captured at Fredericksburg. He was also with Grant on his march to Richmond. At the close of the war he rereturned to Pittsburg, and followed his trade, which was that of roller in the Pittsburg Rolling Mills. In 1866 he removed to Mansfield, Ohio, went to railroading, and in April, 1869, he moved to Wyandott, and continued to follow the same, being engaged on the Kansas Pacific railway. In 1874 he was elected a member of the school board, and served two terms. In 1876 he was elected register of deeds of Wyandott County, to fill an unexpired term, caused by the death of Allison Crockett, and was reelected in 1877 for the full term. In 1879 he again had the honor of being elected by an overwhelming majority, showing his _ popularity among his Wyandott friends. Mr. Clark is ably assisted in his office by his daughter, Sarah E., as assistant register. Miss Clark was appointed notary public by the Governor, in May, 1880, being the only lady ever having had that honor in Wyandott County. She has had remarkable success as a conveyancer. Mr. Clark has had to support and take care of himself since he was eight years of age. He is a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Ancient Order of United Workmen. He was married to Miss Josephine Taylor, a native of Pittsburg, in 1856. Their family consists of two children : Sarah E. and Sheridan T. They are active workers and members of the Episcopal church.

John S. Cox

Was born Dec. 4, 1825, in West Virginia, and in 1852 moved to Illinois, engaging in the mercantile business. In 1862 he enlisted in Co. B, 119th Illinois Infantry, serving three years; was captured at Alexandria, La., and in 1864 held the position of steward of the hospital there ; was taken to Camp Ford, Texas, remaining nearly nine months ; escaped twice, was chased by hounds and was recaptured, but the second time succeeded in reaching the Union lines. At the close of the war he settled in Zanesville, Ohio, and in 1870 came to Wyandott. Has been engaged in the real estate business here and has filled the office of Justice of the Peace. He is well and favorably known throughout this vicinity Mr. Cox was married March i, 1849, to Miss Mary A. Hamrick, a native of West Virginia, born July 4, 1823. They have three children; William W., Ella L. and Rosa B.

Proprietor of Cruthers' Plow Works. Was born in Illinois on the 3d of March, 1839. He was raised and educated in his native State, and at the age of thirteen commenced to learn the blacksmith and plow maker's trade. In 1865 he came to Wyandott and established himself in business, building a shop and opening up a plow factory and blacksmith shop. In July, 1878, he had the misfortune to lose everything he possessed by fire. Not being a man easily discouraged, he went to work again, and, with the aid of the citizens of Wyandott, he erected a large brick building and soon was doing business on even a larger scale than before the fire. He makes a specialty of the manufacture of plows, and they are known all over the State of Kansas. His manufactory was the first factory of any kind established in Wyandott. He married Miss Adeline Shields in i860. They have had six children, four of whom are living : Cora, Frank, Laura and Effie. They are members of the M. E. Church.

L. M. Culver

Was born in 1832 in Ohio and was partly reared in Illinois. He learned the soap makers trade in his youth, and followed it while there. He came West in 1864, and located in Atchison county, Kansas, and engaged in the son p business; remained some fifteen years, and then spent one year in California and on the coast. He came to Wyandott in the summer of 1880, and contemplates starting a soap factory here. He married Miss Bridget M. Carroll in December, 1855. She is a native of Connecticut, and was born in 1837. They have two children living: A. L. and Nellie. A. L. has a first-class grocery on Minnesota avenue and is one of the rising young merchants of Wyandott that bids fair to make a success in life.

J. T. Darby

' Restauranteur. Was born in Jefferson county, Virginia, in 1842, where he was reared. In 1864 he went to Oregon and Montana and remained several years, finally settling in Chautauqua county, Kansas, where he resided for some nine - years. In July, 1880, he removed to Wyandott and opened a large and fashionable restaurant on Minnesota avenue, at which place he continues to carry on business. His tables are furnished with the best the market affords, and this is being appreciated by the citizens of Wyandott, for his customers are daily on the increase. He was married to Miss Carrie Shepler in West Virginia in 1873. Mr. D. enlisted in the United States navy in i860 and served until expiration of term of service (1863), when he was honorably discharged. They have one child: John Henry.

E. S. W. Drought

Contractor and builder. Was born November 19, 1843, Montreal, Canada, and was taken to Wisconsin by his parents when about four years of age. He was mostly reared there, and spent his boyhood days on a farm He accompanied his parents to Kansas in the spring of f858. They settled at Leavenworth, and in 1861 Mr. D. enlisted in Captain Williams' company, 5th Kansas cavalry. This was the first organized cavalry from Kansas. He served until the close of the war, the last year being in General Hancock's veteran corps ; took part in twentytwo noted engagements, besides any number of skirmishes, and at the close of the war was appointed post-trader at Fort Larned, Kansas, by order of General Grant. He sold out and came to Kansas in 1870 and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was elected sheriff of Wyandott county in tiie fall of 1871, and held the position four years ; was then elected county treasurer, and filled that position four years. In the fall of 1880 he was elected to the Legislature, and has filled that position with credit to himself and friends. The various positions of trust and honor he has been called to fill is ample evidence of the esteem in which he is held by the people. He is at present engaged in contracting and building. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He married March 16, 1854, Miss Emma E. Colby, an estimable lady and a native of Andover, Massachusetts. She was born on the i6th of March, 1854. They have a family of four children: Jessie, Philip E., Charlotta and Maggie. They attend the Episcopal church.

G. W. Durrin

Proprietor of meat market. Was born in Lewis county, N. Y., in 1838, where he remained until 1854, when he removed to Little Falls, N. Y. In 1861 Mr. D.

Wyandoit, Kansas

enlisted in the 34th New York Infantry, and served until the expiration of terni of service (1863) when he was mustered out. He then re-enlisted in the i6th Heavy Artillery, and served with them until the close of the war, when he was mustered out as second-lieutenant. On returning he moved to Michigan, and settled in East Saginaw, working at the carpenter trade, where he remained some four years. In 1869 he went to Mankato, Minn., and followed his trade until 1873. He then went further west and settled at Leavenworth, Kan., still continuing to work at his trade, until 1876, when he went to Amboy, Kan. and opened out a large store for the sale of pumps, engines and machinery of all kinds. He continued to carry on the business until 1879, when he came to Wyandott and opened a large restaurant, which he continued until 1880, when he went into the butchering business, opening up a large new market on Third street. Mr. D. married Miss Mary Hill in Western Missouri in 1867.

John M. Funk

Was born January 28, 1817, in Franklin county, Penn., and was reared and educated in his native State. He engaged in the mercantile business when about twenty years of age, and followed it some four years. In 1845 he commenced the iron business in York Co., Penn., continued therein until 1850, and then immigrated to Georgia and started iron works for the manufacturing of pig iron. Remained ^ there some four years and returned to Pennsylvania. Came from there to Kansas in 1856, and to Wyandott in 1857. He has filled the office of mayor, county commissioner, city treasurer, and has always stood with the free-state party. He is now interested in the real estate business, and is one of the pioneers here, and has the respect of a large circle of friends.

Russell Garrett

Was born in Ohio in 1829, where he received a good school education, and where he remained with his parents on a farm until the spring of 1843, when they went west and settled on a farm in Kansas, which is to-day known as Wyandott. In 1849 Ml"' Garrett went to California, and, though young, went into the mines, where he remained for two years, and then returned to Wyandott. In 1851 he attended school at Chapel Hill, Mo., for a period of three years. In 1854 he removed to Pottawatomie county, Kan., and bought a large farm, where he remained for some three years. He then sold out and returned to Wyandott and remained a short time. In 1858 he went back to his parents' old homestead at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and remained two years, when he returned and settled in Westport, Mo., in i860. Then he bought a farm and continued to improve it until the spring of 1862, when he enlisted under General Price and served four years. At the close of the war he returned to Wyandott and went on his farm. Mr. Garrett spends most of his time on his land, having two large farms in Wyandott county. He also spends some of his time at San Van Teura, California, where he is engaged in carrying on a cattle ranch. He left for California in February and expects to be gone a year. In 1855-56 he was elected a member of the Kansas Legislature.

W. D. Gentry

Physician and surgeon. Was born in Richland, Madison county, Kentucky, Sept. 8, 1836, and was educated at the Southern Kentucky Seminary, of Hopkinsville. In 1853 he entered the employ of the Missouri River Telegraph Company, came to Kansas City and put the first wire across the Missouri River at this point. He resided at St. Joseph until 1856, returned to his native town and purchased the Hopkinsvilk Press. This he edited until August, 1861. The politics of his paper (Douglas Democrat) being distasteful to Gen. Alcom and his men, he cleaned out the establishment and ran the type into bullets. Mr. G. then went into the employ of the U. S. Military Telegraph Corps, and served with Gens.

McClellan, Burnside and Dix, until 1864. Was then appointed superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Division, holding the position until the close of the war. Then went to New York City, where he engaged in telegraphy and also attended a course of medical lectures. Was then employed as Superintendent of the Southern, Nashville & Tennessee Telegraph Company. In 1870 he commenced the practice of medicine in Alabama, and in 1873 went to Memphis when that city was infected with yellow fever. On account of his career, he received flattering testimonials from the mayor and the Howard Association. In 1878 he came to Wyandott; has taken an active part in all public enterprises, and is now president of the Reading Association. He married Miss Pet Furnish, May 12, 1856. She was born in 1837, in Howard county. Mo. They have two children : George V. (telegraph manager at the stock-yards) and Gus. They are members of the Christian church. Mr. G. is actively engaged in helping to procure water works and also the electric light for the city.

John Gibson

Dealer in cigars and tobacco. Was born in England on the 6th of June, 1844, and in 1850 his parents came to the United States, where they remained but one year and then returned to England. Mr. Gibson, on his return to England, attended school and received a thorough school education. Later, he learned the carpenter trade, which he followed until 1868 when he came to the United States and settled in LaPlatte, Mo., following his trade for two years. In 1870 he came to Wyandott and was engaged at the Kansas Pacific shops as car repairer, remaining in their employ for three years. In 1873 ^^ started in business for himself, opening a cigar and tobacco store on Minnesota avenue. His place, though not large, is neat and cozy, and is a place that has been wanted in Wyandott for some time. He is also engaged in the manufacture of cigars. He is an active member of the Odd Fellows as well as Knights of Pythias.

G. M. Gray

Physician and surgeon. Was born in Waukegan, 111., in 1856, and removed to Kansas in 1858 with his parents, settling in Quindaro, three miles from Wyandott, which was at that time one of the principal townships, being a boat landing. Mr. Gray began studying medicine in 1875 with Dr. Schauffler, of Kansas City, and graduated at the Kansas City Medical College and also at the Bellevue Hospital College, New York. In the summer of 1880 he opened an office for the practice of medicine on Minnesota avenue. His practice extends far and wide through the township and for a young practitioner has made a good beginning. Mr. Gray's father (Mr. R. M. Gray) is one of the old pioneers of IlUnois, and was born in Rhode Island in 1821.

Henry Hafner

Proprietor of meat market. Was born in Germany on the 12 th of September, 1841. There remained with his parents until twenty-eight years of age, attending school and learning the butcher trade with his father. During the time he lived in Germany he served four years in the Prussian Army, and came to the United States in 1869, landing at Castle Garden on the 19th of June. Then went to Erie county, N. Y., and married Miss Amelia Ismert. They remained there some two months and then came west and settled at Wyandott. In September, 1869, Mr. Hafner opened a large meat market on Minnesota avenue. The building is well adapted for his business, and his market is handily arranged in every respect, as well as being stocked with the best of meat. On the i8th of December, 1874, Mrs. H. died, leaving four children, two of whom are living : Julia and Eugene. June 10, 1875, he married Miss Kate Stewart, who was born in September, 1853, and is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have had four children, two of whom are living : George and Albertus. They are members of the Catholic church. Mr. Hafner is a member of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association.

Dealer in boots and shoes. Is a native of Germany, and was born August i6, 1830. Here he was reared and educated. When quite young he learned the milling trade, and later the shoe-making trade. Mr. Hains served two years in the German Army, and took an active part in the Revolution of 1849, and carries today an ugly mark that he received at that time. He came to the United States in 1853 and settled in Altoona, Pa., where he remained some four years, following the shoe-making business. In 1857 he came west and settled in Wyandott, and still continued to follow his trade. Little by little his business grew larger as the town began to grow, but he was equal to the emergency. He continued to increase his stock, and finally opened out a large store on Minnesota avenue. His store to-day is the largest in Wyandott, and is stocked with all classes of boots and shoes, both of ladies' and gents' wear. He started here a poor man, and, working himself up to what he is to-day, he is respegted by all who have any dealings with him. He is assisted in his store by his daughter Minnie and his niece, Millie Lugibihl, who are his clerks. Both of these young ladies are well educated, and are experts as saleswomen. Mr. Hains married Theresa Lugibihl in 1855. She was born in 1830, and is a native of Germany. The family consists of seven children: Mary (now Mrs. Phoeler), Rosa, A. T., Charlie, Minnie, John, and Henry. Mrs. Hains and her daughters are members of the Catholic church of Wyandott.

John A. Hale

City Attorney. Was born on the 8th of August, 1851, at Foxcroft, Maine, and was reared and educated there. In 1869 he came to Wyandott, stayed two years, when he returned to his native State and began to read law at Bangor, under A. W. Payne; was admitted to the bar in 1874 in Penobscot county, and, in the fall of 1874, he again removed to Wyandott and opened an office for the practice of law. He has a large circle of friends in Wyandott county, and his practice extends well over the State. In 1880 he was elected city attorney, and through his management the city to-day has a clean record. Mr. Hale is Chancellor Commander of the Knights of Pythias, and also an active member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He married Miss Millian Walker in November, 1875. She was born in 1855, and is a native of Wyandott. They have one child : Lydia S. E.

Walter Hale

County Surveyor. Was born on thf 8th of May, 1852, in Worcester county, Massachusetts, and remained there attending school and studying for a civil engineer until 1870. Then he entered the city civil engineer's office and remained two years, when he became employed by the W. & N. R. R. as civil engineer, -and remained there two years. In 1874 he went to St. Louis, still following his profession, and remained until 1877. In the fall of 1877, he came to Wyandott, engaged in teaching, and taught two terms, when he was elected city civil engineer, and later was elected county surveyor by a handsome majority. The man is well fitted for the office, and Mr. Hale has given the county the best of satisfaction. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and also, of the United Workmen. He married Miss Margaret Young, in 1879. She was born in 1856, and is a native of Canada. They have one child.

S. B. Harris

Dentist. Was born in Alabama, in 1852, and lived with his parents until 1870, attending school and receiving a thorough education. In 1870 he removed with his parents to Missouri, and engaged in the dry goods business with his father, remaining until 1872, when he commenced the study of dentistry. After finishing his studies he commenced to practice and opened an office at St. Louis, where he remained some time, and then visited several places, including Brownsville and Carrollton, and in 1879 came to Wyandott and fitted up an ofifice. His practice extends for miles around Wyandott. Mr. Harris is a graduate of the Missouri Dental College, of St. Louis.

Capt. J. H. Harris

Contractor. Was born in Zanesville, Ohio, in 1822, and came to Wyandott in the spring of 1857. Here he estabUshed himself as a contractor of brick and stone masonry. In 1861 he entered the army as captain of Company A, Fourth Kansas Infantry, and served until March, 1862, when the regiment was mustered out of service. He Tyas then mustered in as first-lieutenant of Company G, Tenth Kansas Infantry, and served until the 19th of August, 1864, when he was honorably discharged. At the breaking out of the war, Mr. H. organized a company for the First Kansas, but owing to being non-commissioned, was not mustered in. Not being a man who would take a defeat hke this he went to work and organized a company for the Second Kansas. He had the company all organized and was quartered in a large brick warehouse at Wyandott, when he received orders from headquarters to report to be mustered in. As preparations were being made to move, the building, an old structure fell in, burying some twenty-eight of the men. Many of them were injured, but none killed. When the men were in line, they marched to headquarters, but arrived too late to be mustered into the second, the regiment being full. The company was then mustered into the Fourth Kansas. In 1858 Capt. Harris was elected city treasurer of Wyandott. He was also a member of the city council in 1867-68. He is at present engaged in the contracting business, taking and superintending in large contracts of brick and stone masonry. He married Miss Virginia Brown in Zanesville, in 1849. They have had ten children, of whom five are living : Blanch A., Sebee G., James M., Otto F. and Fannie. His family are members of the Congregational church, of Wyandott.

Superintendent of Public Instruction. Was born in Knightstown, Henry county, Indiana, on the 9th of December, 1832, and was there reared and received a thorough school education. In 1854 he immigrated to Kansas and settled in Wabaunsee county, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He also taught three terms of school there. On the 15th of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, 1 ith Kansas Infantry. Shortly after his company was transferred to a cavalry regiment. He was mustered out of service on the 5th of July, 1865; was engaged in the battles of Cane Hill and Prairie Grove. Soon after the close of the war he moved to Wyandott and engaged in the lumber and contracting business. In 1871 he commenced reading law, and in 1874 was admitted to the bar. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits since he came to Wyandott county. In the fall of 1880 he was elected Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mr. Hiatt has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Caroline Foss; she died February 16, 1875. By this union they had one child, Prentiss. His present wife. Miss Maggie Humphry, he married on the 8th of March, 1875. They have one child, Henry H. Mrs. Hiatt is a member of the Disciple church, Mr. Hiatt is a member of the Congregational church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

Wyandott, Kansas Frederick Hcerseman

Wagon and carriage builder. Was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1836, and came to the United States in 1854, and going west, settled in St. Louis, Mo., where he remained, following the blacksmith trade until June, 1851. In the summer of 185 1 Mr. Hoerseman removed to Wyandott, and worked for Weber & Co., wagon builders and blacksmiths, continuing with this firm until 1865, when he bought out those gentlemen and continued in business for himself: As the city increased in population, so his business increased, and he added to his already large wagon works, a shop for the manufacture of carriages, where he is to-day turning out all classes of wagons and carriages. The " Hoerseman Bros.' Wagon" is known all though Wyandott county, and is finding its way through Jackson county, Mo. He has in connection a large blacksmith and horseshoeing shop. His works are situated on Minnesota avenue, above Fifth street. Mr. Hoerseman married Miss Caroline Nolter, in Wyandott in 1863, she being a native of Quincy, 111. They have four children, all of whom are living, and art members of the German Methodist church of Wyandott.

George H. Hcerseman

Union Pacific Carriage Works. Was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1855 and came to the United States with his parents in 1863, settling in Wyandott. Mr. Hoerseman remained in Wyandott some seven years receiving a thorough school education at the public schools. In 1870 he went to Qumcy, 111., and worked at his trade, that of carriage maker, at the same time attending college. He then returned to Wyandott and shortly after went to California, where he accepted an offer as foreman in some carriage works. Returning to Wyandott, he established himself in business with his brother and opened out a large carriage and wagon works on Minnesota avenue. The "Hoerseman Bros'. Wagon" became known all through the county, and is to-day finding its way all through the State. In 1877 the firm of Hoerseman Bros., disolved, and he opened up the Pacific Carriage Works. He continued to carry on this place until 1880, when he sold out and purchased five lots on the corner of Nebraska avenue and Fifth street, where he erected a large two-story building, and opened up the Union Pacific Carriage Works. He has the largest building for the manufacture of wagons and -carriages in Wyandott county, and has the facilities for turning out the best work in the line of fine carriages. He has in connection a large paint shop, and makes a speciality of fine carriage and decorative painting. He has also a large blacksmith shop.

F. House

Civil Engineer. Was born in Derby, Orleans county, Vermont, March 15th, 1830, and was there reared and educated, also studying for the profession which he now pursues. In the spring of 1858, he came to Wyandott, and has since identified himself with the interests of that vicinity. In i860, he assisted O. B. Gunn in surveying the Kansas City & Cameron Railroad, and next became interested with the Kansas Pacific and also the Ft. Scott & Gulf roads. In 1871, he became civil engineer of this city, holding the position until 1879, 1° the satisfaction of all. He has been twice married. First, to Miss Mary Bartlett, a native of Vermont. His second marriage occurred in July, 1861 to Miss Susan C. Collier, of New York, born in June 1829. They have had six children, only two - of whom are living': Mary and Walter P. Mr. H. is a member of the M. E. church, and his wife of the Congregational church.

August Jost

Was born January 17, 1842, in Germany, and was brought to the United States hy his parents when five years of age. Then settled in Missouri on a farm, and

August there spent his boyhood days. In 1865, he commenced the mercantile business at Boonville, this State, and in 1866 came to Wyandott, opening the Augusta House. In this he has since been interested. He has served several terms as a member of the city council. Mr. J. was married in 1863 to Miss Catherine Momberg, born in Missouri, in 1842. They have three children: Augusta, Laura and Ida. Have lost two. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias.

J. W. Joyce

Of the firm of Mackin & Joyce, undertakers. Was born in March, 1854, is England, and was reared and educated in London, and brought up to learn the dry goods business. He followed that industry there until 1872, when he came to the United States and settled in Chicago, where he remained some three years. He then returned to England and remained but a short time when he came back and settled in New York for a year. Then went to Albany and remained a year, and in 1878 made another trip to England and stayed a short time, and on returning went back to Albany, and followed the undertaking business for a year. Then came to Kansas City, and finally landed in Wyandott. In January, 1881, he formed a partnership with Henry Mackin in the undertaking business, opening out a large and handsome place on Minnesota avenue. Mr. Joyce is a member of the Episcopal church.

Byron Judd

Real Estate Agent. Was born in Otis, Massachusetts, August 13th, 1824, and was there reared and received his education, spending his boyhood days on a farm. Upon coming west in 1855 he settled at Des Moines, Iowa, and from there came to Wyandott in 1857, then almost a wilderness. Mr. J. has been influential in making it what it is to-day. He engaged in the banking and real estate business, and operated a private bank for some fifteen years, and in 1870 it was made a National bank. In 1878 he retired from the banking business. He has filled the offices of mayor, councilman, justice of the peace and county treasurer. In 1872, he was elected to the State Senate, and was re-elected in 1874; and in the various positions of trust and honor he has been called on to fill, he has discharged his official duties with scrupulous care and fidelity. March 12th, 1865, he married Mrs. Mary L Bartlett, a native of Vermont, born October 12th, 1835, and a most estimable lady. They have two children: Emily J. and Sarah L. Mrs. Judd is a member of the Congregational church.

Fred. Kramer

Proprietor of bakery. Was born in Germany in 1839, and came to the United States in 1850. Coming west settled in St. Louis, Missouri, where he remained some three months. He then took a trip through the Middle States looking for a place to locate, and in 1857 settled in Leavenworth, Kansas; not being satisfied, he made a tour of the State, and finally settled in Wyandott in April, 1857. He then opened out a small place and followed his trade, which was that of a baker. This was the first bakery opened in Wyandott, and Mr. Kramer did considerable business, having the furnishing of the Indians with bread. He has followed the bakery business since, and has to-day a large store on Minnesota avenue, having a restaurant attached. In 1875 he was elected street commissioner of Wyandott, holding office one term. He is also an active member of the I. 0. 0. F. He was married to Miss Margaret Hartmann, in Wyandott, in 1861, she being a native of Chicago, Illinois. The family consist of two children. They are members of the Roman Catholic church of Wyandott.

Speculator. Is a native of the " Emerald Isle," and was born near Belfast, April 5, 183S, and received his early education in this city. When quite a youth his parents immigrated to the United States and settled at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, where the subject of this sketch was employed as a messenger in the Savings Bank & Trust Company, and afterward served seven years in the Exchange & First National Bank, and received a through training in the routine of banking. Desiring a more active business he emigrated westward, at the opening of Kansas Territory joining his uncle, John Mc Alpine, (one of the founders of Wyandott), in April, 1857. He and B. Washington built the first saw mill and flour mill in Wyandott city. In 1866 he was elected city treasurer of Wyandott, and in 1867 county treasurer, and re-elected in 1871 and 1873, and was appointed by the county commissioners to fill a vacancy, serving as treasurer of Wyandott county , seven years, and has held other city offices. He was one of a party who dis- |;||, covered the natural gas well and mineral waters since so celebrated for its curative qualities. He has manifested commendable public spirit in the growth and prosperity of the town, and taken an active part in every public improvement. He is a man of excellent character, and his official record is without a stain. He married Miss Maria Walker, daughter of Joel Walker, in May, 1866. Their family consist of two children : Robert and Jessie.

John Mackenzie

Superintendent of Machinery in the Union Pacific shops. Was born in Scotland on the 2 2d of September, 1844, and came to the United States with his parents in 1846. They settled in New York City, where they resided until 1857. John received an excellent education at the public schools of New York. In the fall of 1857 he removed with his parents to Memphis, Tennessee, and went to work, learning the trade of a machinist. Here his parents resided until 1861, when they removed to Nashville, and remained until the close of the war. At its close they removed back to Memphis, and remained until 187 1. In 187 1 Mr. Mackenzie went to Patterson, New Jersey, and became engaged with the Roger Locomotive Works, where he stayed for four years. Then went to Hannibal, Missouri, and remained one year. In August, 1876, he came to Wyandott and took entire charge of the Kansas Pacific Railroad shops, (now Union Pacific,) as superintendent of machinery, a position he holds at the present time. He is a : member of the Masonic fraternity, is a Knight Templar, and also a member of the Knights of Pythias. He married Miss Sarah Weber in 1867 ; she was born in 1850, and is a native of Tennessee. They have a family of six children : Annie, Ellen, John, Robert, Mabel and Edward.

Henry Mackin

Of the firm of Mackin & Joyce, undertakers. Was born in the State of New York, in August, 1854. When six years of age he removed with his parents to Chicago, he remained six years attending school, receiving a good school education. In 1868, he removed to Kansas City and attended school for a short time, when he came to Wyandott, and continued his studies for three years. After leaving school he went to teamhag, which business he carried on for nearly four years, when he went to Denver, Colorado, and resumed it there. He remained in Denver for some five years. Mr. ' Mackin has made five trips from Kansas City to Denver, Colorado. He returned to Wyandott in the winter of 1880, and in January, 1 881, he established, (in connection with J. W. Joyce), the undertaking\business, opening at a large store on Minnesota avenue. He married Miss Bridget Carmady, in May, 1879. She was born in 1855, and is a native of Wisconsin. They are members of the Catholic Church.

Jacob Maegly

Was born in Germany, in 182 1, and came to the United States in 1835, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. He started out in life there, working as a finisher in the Novelty Works, remaining for fifteen years, and in 1850, went west and settled in St. Joe, Mo. There he bought a farm and commenced improving it, remaining four years, when he removed to Westport, Mo., andstayed one year, as pastor of the German Methodist Church. The term allowed at this time by the Missouri Conference was one year. He was then transferred to Brunswick, Mo., where he remained two terms (two years), and was then sent to Morgan county for two years. Thence to Leavenworth, Kansas, and under the Kansas Conference, stayed two and a half years as minister of the German Methodist Association. In the fall of 1861, Mr. M. came to Wyandott and bought a large farm, and in 1872, removed to Morrison, Gassinett county, where he purchased a large saw mill, and carried on the lumber business, shipping timber and lumber to St. Louis, and also furnishing the Kansas Pacific Railroad with considerable of its timber. He remained at this business until 1877, when he returned to Wyandott, leased his farm and built a fine residence in the city and is at present living a retired life. His farm consists of 200 acres, and is well cultivated. He married Miss Margaret Klipper, in Cincinnati, in 1844. She is a native of. Germany and came to the United States in 1838. They have had ten children, seven of whom are living, and are also members and active workers of the German Methodist Church.

Druggist. Was born Sept. 4th, 18 11, and is a native of the " Green Mountain State." When thirteen years of age he commenced clerking in a general merchandise and drug store, and while there studied medicine under the proprietor, who was a physician, and at the age of twenty became a partner in the store. He afterward immigrated to Troy, New York, and engaged in the dry goods business, remaining for twelve years, after which he removed to Michigan, and embarked in the merchandise and drug trade. Eight years later he went to Louisiana and commenced the practice of his profession; in 1858, came here and engaged in the drug business which he has since followed, with the exception of about two and a half years, when he partially retired. He is very prominent with the people, and being a thorough student, commands a good business. He married Miss Mary A. Reed, in 1837. She is a native of Chester, Massachusetts, and was born in August, 181 7. They are members of the Congregational church and he is a member of the Masonic frternity.

Grocer. Was born in July, 1851, in Boonville, Mo., and was reared and educated there. In 1868, he came to Wyandott, learned the trade of brewer, and worked at it for about four years. Thence to Cincinnati, where he spent eight years at the same business and then retured to Wyandott, January ist, 1880. He purchased the establishment which he now conducts and is doing well, and has gained all by industry and integrity. He is a member of Humboldt Lodge, of Cincinnati, the I. O. O. F. and was one of tl>e charter members of the Grand Lodge of Brewers. He married Miss Mary Knapp, August 7th, 1878. She is a native of Boonville, Mo., and was born in 1852. They have one child Tilly. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Catholic Church.

Was born in Westchester county. New York, in September, 1849, and when an infant, was taken by his parents to New York City. There he resided for five years and then accompanied his father and mother to Leavenworth, Kansas, in

1856. In 1858, he came to Wyandott, and opened a tinware shop in 1869, remaining until 1 87 1, when he removed to Palestine, Texas. There engaged at his trade with a railroad company, returned to Wyandott in the spring of 1879, and opened the store he now operates, and is doing a good business. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He married Mrs. Josephine Endel, in November, 1877. She is a native of Bloomington, Illinois, and was borp in August, i860.

Hiram M. Northrup

Few men in the present metropolis of the west have done as much for its building and prosperity as the subject of this sketch. Coming here when it was nothing but a hamlet, he has seen nearly its entire growth ; has been a part of it in its hardships and prosperity, and is now numbered among the honored men of the city. He was born at Olean, Cattaraugus county. New York, June 4, 1818. His mother dying when he was two years of age, he was brought up by, and lived with an auntuntil fourteen, when she died. He had received a good common school education, and engaged in clerking in his native place until fifteen. At this early age, he went to Pennsylvania, and taught a district school in McKean county, and gave good satisfaction, having an attendance of sixty pupils. In 1835 he rafted down the Ohio River to Cincinnati, where he was employed in a ship-yard, remaining until the fall, when he joined his father in Alabama, who was in the mercantile business. He was soon given the management of the store, and afterward a share, the firm being Northrup & Son. Soon after, becoming involved, Hiram lost all he had accumulated. In 1844 he came to what was then Westport Landing, nojv Kansas City, and formed a partnership for the purpose of trading with the Indians in Texas and Mexico. While in that country, the Indians robbed them of nearly all'their goods, and Mr. N. had a narrow escape for his life. He returned to Westport, formed a partnership with E. P. Hart in the Indian trade, went to St. Louis an entire stranger, and purchased $3,500 worth of goods on credit, which were shipped here.

Mr. Hart seUing out, Mr. P. M. Chouteau purchased an interest, which he held twelve months, and then disposed of it to Mr. N., he continuing it alone. After a few seasons, a partnership was formed with two members of the Wyandott Nation, and afterward with J. S. Chick, which soon controlled a large share of the Santa Fe trade. - The first bill of goods sold wholesale in Kansas City was sold by H. M. Northrup. His firm sold the first goods that went to Lawrence, Topeka, Manhattan, and other western cities. Their trading posts were established all over the Indian Territory, their sales amounting to over $300,000 annually. . Mr. N. for many years was a member of the Wyandott tribe by adoption, and always took a deep personal interest in their affairs, and a few years before the war, went to Washington as their agent, collecting $53,000 due them from the Government.

In 1857, the firm of Northrup & Chick established the first bank west of Lexington and south of the Missouri River, their house being the headquarters for trade for the western country.

In order 10 establish a post office in Kansas City, Mr. N. and Mr. Wm. Chick paid the carrier, and became responsible for the mails carried by him. The receipts for the first year, however, were sufficient to cover that expense. At one time, when that place was worth nothing, they loaned the corporation $60,000. Mr. N. built the first house on Main street, erected after the town was laid out, and in 1847 built a log house on the corner of Main and Fourth. Purchased other property at almost nothing, where now it is impossible to obtain. He was made a president of the branch bank of the Union Bank of Missouri, of St. Louis, which he resigned in i860. About this time Messrs. N. & Co. determined to move to New York City. Arrangements being made, the bank was established on Nassau street, and afterward on Wall street. They met with pros- perity, and their business increased rapidly until the panic of 1873, when they met with heavy losses, but in four months' time liquidated every claim against them. While in New York, he was a director of the Hanover National Bank, member of the Stock Exchange and Gold Exchange. Soon after, he came to Wyandott, establishing the banking house of Northrup & Son, which still continues, one of the most reliable houses of the west. November 27, 1845, he was married to Margaret Clark, born on Wyandott Reserve, near Lower Sandusky, Ohio, August 28, 1828. She was a most beautiful girl, and in any society in which she has moved has always been a favorite. Their family consists of two children now living : Milton C. and Andruss B. Two are deceased : Thomas C. and McHenry.

Northrup Bros

Proprietors of the City Flouring Mills. The elder brother, John P., was born May I, 1844, in Sussex county. New Jersey. Received a collegiate education, and was almost brought up in the milling business. In May, 1861, he enlisted in Co. B., 2d N. J. Vol. Infantry, and served for about three years, taking part in the battles of Gaines Mills, Malvern Hill, Gettysburg and many others. At the close of the war he resumed milling, and in 1878 came to Wyandott. His marriage occurred January 9, 1870, to Miss Anna H. Bale, born in Sussex county, N. J., in July, 1844. They have three children; Benjamin E., John F. and Lottie F.

B. J. Northrup was born in Sussex county, N. J. , in July, 1849, ^^'^ there was reared and attended school. He first engaged in the milling business and then in a manufacturing establishment. In the fall of 1877 became to this, city and embarked in his present business. In April, 1874, he married Miss Bessie Bale, born in New Jersey in July, 1854. They have a family of two children : Freddie and Maggie. Mrs. N. is a member of the Christian church.

Northrup Bros, took possession of this mill in April, 1878. Their machinery is on the new process plan, and their manufacture meets with a ready sale.

Was born in Pittsburg, Penn., October 14, 1817, andinhis youth learned the saddlers trade. In 1853 he was elected sheriff of Wyandott county, Ohio, holding the position until 1857, when he came west and settled at this place. He built the first steamboat in the Territory, called the Kansas Valley, and ran her on the Missouri and Kaw Rivers. She was the last boat to visit Topeka, Kansas. In 1863 this was sold and in 1864 he bought the Emma, which sank the same season near Wayne City. Then he chartered boats and operated them on the Missouri until 1870, when he was elected to the State Senate, being the only Democrat in that body. Was elected a member of the City Council in 1867, and a member of the School Board in 1875, and has been appointed city assessor some six different times. In 1870 he retired from active business life. Mr. Nelson belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity. His marriage was March 17, 1840, to Miss Rebecca Rogers, a native of Penn., born in April. 1814. They have a family of three children : James, Isabella (now Mrs. J. B. Crews) and Emma (now Mrs. R. C. Maply). Have lost two.

Coal Operator. Was born September 22, 1826, in Jackson county. Mo., and spent his boyhood days on a farm. In 1844 he took a trip to Texas, returned the same year, and became a member of Co. A, First Missouri Mounted Volunteers, and served with Gen. Wool in the Mexican War. At the close he engaged in the overland trade to Mexico and California until 1855. Then came to Wyandott and engaged in the saw mill business, afterward in the grocery business with D. Stone, and commenced the coal business in the fall of 1880. He was one of the first trustees in the county, has been a member of the city council, also of the county boatd of commissioners. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, also of the Knights of Pythias. He has been twice married. First, to Miss Mary J. Wales, at St. Joe, in 1847. She died in 1852, leaving one child, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Hetrick of Kansas City). He married again. Miss Sarah Barnett, in 1858. She is a native of Mo., and was born in 1842. By this union they have seven children: Maud, Jesse, Estella R., William R., Letitia D., George and Margaret.

Agent of the Missouri Pacific and Kansas Pacific Railroads. Was born at Lebanon, Ohio, in August, 1848, and remained hving with his parents until 1861, attending the Hillsboro Normal school. He then went to Olney, 111., and commenced to learn the art of telegraphy, remaining there two years. Removed to Fort Hearth and remained a short time, and from there to Lexington, Kentucky, where he was in the employ of the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. Still continuing in their employ he went to East St. Louis, and accepted the position of cashier of the road at that point. He came to Wyandott in July, 1879, and on the 28th of the same month accepted a position as ticket, freight, and express agent for the Missouri Pacific, and also the Kansas Pacific Railroads, at Wyandott. He has made railroad telegraphing a specialty through life, and being well educated, is capable of taking charge, not only of the telegraph offices of the roads, but also of the ticket, freight and express offices. The companies are aware of the kind of gentleman they have secured, therefore place their responsible positions in the hands of a reliable man. Mr. Pierson married Miss Kate E. Voris, on the i6th of December, 1875, she having been born in May, 1856, and a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. They have two children: Robert K. and Florence V. He is a member of the Knight Templars, of Olney, Illinois, and also of Myrtle Lodge No, I Knights of Pythias, of Wyandott. The family are members of the Universalist church.

Of the firm of Drought & Ryus. Was born in July, 1841, in Monterey, New York, and spent his boyhood days on a farm. H^came west in i860, and became conductor of the Overland Mail service between Kansas City and Santa Fe, New Mexico, remaining some three years in this capacity. Then became interested in the milling business in 1867, and continued it five or six years. Held the position of deputy sheriff four years, and was then elected sheriff and served four years. In February, 1880, he formed a partnership with E. S. W. Drought in the contracting and real estate business. The aggregate of their business transactions for the last year amounts to about $90,000. In December, 1880, Mr. Ryus formed a partnership with Judd & Co., and started a planing manufactory for sash, doors, bUnds, etc. He married Miss Sarah J. Loward in November, 1865. She is a native of Ohio, born in 1839. They have two children living : Charles and Ida M. Lost one. He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

Theodore Schultz

Dealer in groceries and provisions. Was born in Germany in 1834, and came to the United States in 1856 and settled in Chicago, Illinois, where he remained until 1858. Then removed to Areola, Douglas county, and remained until 1861, when he enlisted in the 5Sth Illinois Infantry and served until 1865 ; he was then honorably discharged. Mr. Schultz settled in Wyandott in 1 866, where he established himself in the liquor business which he carried on for four years. In 1870 he made a trip to Germany, and on returning engaged with Mr. Ferdinand Drees in the liquor business, which they carried on until 1874. In the fall of 1874 they sold out and established themselves in the grocery and provision busi- ngss, opening a large store on Minnesota avenue, which they carried on until 1879, when Mr. Drees retired from the firm and Mr. Schultz continued to carry on the business at the old stand. His country products are brought to his store every morning by his many country dealers, and to see the number of teams and people about his place on mornings one can imagine the amount of business done by him. He is an active member of Teutonia Lodge, No. 68, I. O. O. F. He was married to Miss Nancy Corghill at Wyandott, in 1873. They have had five children, two of whom are living.

Isaac B. Sharp

Lawyer. Was born in Ohio in January, 1836, and spent his boyhood days in his native State, attending college at the Oberlin University, Oberlin, O. He remained at college for four years and graduated in 1856, when he went to Fremont and commenced reading law. Remaining for one year, he went to Cleveland and attended the Ohio State Union Law College, and in 1858 graduated at that institution and was admitted to the bar. In January he went west and settled in Wyandott, opening up an office for the practice of law, and it was not long before his name was known far and near and his practice began to extend throughout the State of Kansas. In i860, Mr. Sharp, although but young in the county, was appointed by District Attorney Thomas P. Fellow, to be assistant district attorney with office at Wyandott. He held this office until 1862, when he was elected probate judge of Wyandott county, and in 1864 was re-elected. In the fall of 1865 he was elected mayor, and re-elected in 1866. In the same fall he was elected, by a handsome majority, state senator for a term of two years. At the expiration of this term, he was again elected probate judge for two years - and again in 1870, thus making eight years he has been probate judge. In 1868 he was also president of the Board of Education. At the close of his official term as judge, he commenced the practice of law, opening an office on Minnesota avenue. Mr. Sharp is an active member of Commandery No. i, Knights Templar, of Leavenworth, and a. member of Wyandott Lodge No. 3, of Masons. In 1875 he was Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Kansas. He married MissMaria'A. Bennett, a native of Baltimore, Md., in i860. They have three children: Anna I«, Emma B. and Clarence E.

Was born November 15, 1822, in St. Charles county, Missouri, and during his youth resided on a farm. In 1839 he came to western Missouri and engaged in the saw milling business in 1846, at Weston. In 1855 he followed the saw industry at Delaware, and in 1856 moved to Leavenworth, Kansas. There he resumed his former occupation and afterward erected a large flouring mill, known as the Leavenworth Mills. He started his first mill in, Wyandott in June, 1877, and it has the capacity of sawing from six to ten thousand feet per day. He married Miss Sarah J. Dean in 1874. She is a native of Kentucky, and was born in June, 1828. They have one child, Medora (born July 5, 1877). They lost one. Mr. and Mrs. Skelton are members of the Baptist church, and he has belonged to the Masonic fraternity for some thirty years.

Civil engineer. Was born in Green Bay, Brown county. Wis.,, in 1834, and spent his boyhood days in that village and received excellent educational advantages. He then entered the Lawrence University and commenced to study for a civil engineer. In 1856 he came to Kansas and became engaged in the real estate business, and in 1859 went to Colorado. At the breaking out of the war he returned to Kansas and became a member of what was, at that time, known as the "Red Leg Scouts," and afterward assisted in organizing the first colored regi- ment of Kansas, which was the first colored regiment mustered in the United States Army. He was elected captain of a company and accompanied the regiment to the front and remained until the close of the war. After the war he became engaged with a survey party then surveying the line of the Leavenworth, Lawrence & Gulf Railroad, as civil engineer. Since that time he has been engaged on various railroad surveys in this vicinity. Mr. Sholes is at present engaged in the mining business in Colorado. He is an active member of the Odd Fellows and Ancient Order of United Workmen, and also a member of the Association of Railroad Conductors. Was married to Miss L. F. Kirkbride in November, 1873. She was born in April, 1852, and is a native of Pekin, lUinois. They have one child, Georgia.

Frederick Speck

Physician and surgeon. Was born November 24, 1818, at Carlisle, Cumberland county, Penn., and at the age of twenty-five commenced the study of medicine. He first attended the Maryland University, of Baltimore, and then the Franklin Medical College, of Philadelphia, graduating therefrom, and receiving his diploma. Then he commenced the practice of his profession at Fremont, Schuylkill county, Penn., continuing for about four years and then removed to Union county. Six years later, in 1857, he came to Wyandott, and there is now but one physician in practice here, who then resided at this place. He was elected mayor of the city and served one term, and also held the position of physician for the Blind Asylum. His marriage was in 1848, to Miss A. M. Dennis, born in Philadelphia in 1824. She died in 1881, leaving four children: Annie M., Mary C, Joseph B. and Richard D., all are members of the Episcopal church. Dr. F. Speck is a member of the A. F. and A. M., I. O. O. F. and K. of P. fraternities; has held the positions in the I. O. O. F., of G. M. of the State in 1865, Grand Chief Patriarch of the Grand Encampment, and Grand Representative.

B. L. Stine

Was born on the 24th of April, 1846, in Juniata county, Penn., and spent his boyhood days on a farm- with his parents, and received a good school education. In 1863 he enlisted in Company D, 36th Pennsylvania Infantry, and served with his company until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged ; was with his regiment at the battle of the Wilderness, Mine Run, Beaver Dam, Chancellor sviUe, Appomattox, and also at the surrender of Lee. The first year he served as a private, and during the second was promoted to orderly sergeant, and thence to first-lieutenant. At the close of the war he located in Ohio, and engaged in the butchering business, where he remained for a period of five years: then removed to Kansas, and stayed but a short time, when he went into Missouri, and after about eighteen months, returned to Pennsylvania, and remained for four years. In 1876 he again came to Kansas and located at Rosedale, where he was offered and accepted a position as shipping clerk f6r the Kansas Rolling Mill Coijipany. He at present resides at Rosedale, where he has a fine residence. He has held the position of police judge and that of justice of the peace of his township. In November, 1880, he was elected a member of the Kansas Legislature from his district, and during the session just closed he has given the best of satisfaction. He married Miss Edith R. Baird in December, 1871. She was born on the loth of October, 1848, and is a native of Crawford county, Ohio. He is an active member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the Ancient Order of Forresters.

Derrick Stone

Is a native of Hocking county, Ohio, and was born in December, 1826. He spent his boyhood days on a farm arid attending school, and on becoming of age he removed to Perrysburgh, Wood county, and engaged in the mercantile busi- ness. There he remained until the breaking out of the war, when he enhsted in Co. A, looth Ohio Infantry, and-served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. During most of the time he served in the commissary department, and was in the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tennessee, and several others, also with Sherman at Atlanta. He was at Washington, D. C, when Lee surrendered, and also the night that Lincoln was assassinated, thus witnessing two of Washington's most stirring times. At the close of the war he came west and settled inWyandott and remained for a short time, when he went to Pomeroy and engaged in the mercantile business. He built the first house built at Pomeroy, and had his store there. At this time (1868) he held all the offices of the town, such as postmaster, school director, ticket agent and railroad agent. He remained there two years, when he returned to Wyandott and engaged in the grocery business, which he continued to carry on until the fall of 1879, then he took Mr. W. C. Overton in as a partner, and in 1880 retired from active life. Mr. Stone is an active member of Myrtle Lodge, Knights of Pythias. He married Miss E. Jennie Ay res, a native of Ohio, in 1869.

J. C. Stout

Master Painter of the Union Pacific Shops. Was born on the nth day of April, 1 83 1, at Adrian, Mich. He was reared and educated there, and after finishing his schooling he took up painting, at which he worked for some time. In 1857 he left Adrian and engaged at his trade in various places, including Litchfield, Illinois, and New Albany, Indiana. He then spent a short time in Kentucky, but, not liking the South, he returned and settled at Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a few months. ' In 1862 he returned to his native city and became engaged as master painter of the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad, where he remained for eight years. In the winter of 1869 he came to Wyandott and took charge of the Kansas Pacific Railroad shops (now the Union Pacific) as master painter. He is a thorough artist in his line, and is held in high esteem by the company. Mr. Stout has assisted in building up Wyandott, and a few years ago made a large addition to the city known as "Stout's Addition." He has held several prominent positions of trust under the city government. He was a member of the school board, and was elected city treasurer, and also treasurer of the Board of Education. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has been master of Wyandott Lodge No. 3 for the past two years. He married Miss Martha Montgomery in 1862. She was born on the 13th of December, 1841, and is a native of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. They have had two children, one of whom is li.ving : Ralph. Mrs. S. is a member of the Congregational church.

J. S. Stockton

Mayor of the city of Wyandott. Was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, May 31, 1828. He removed with his parents in a few years to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where he resided until 1850, receiving a thorough academic education in his early days. At the age of 21 he commenced studying law with his father, J. C. Stoajcton, in Mt. Vernon, and in 1850 emigrated to Ottawa, 111., where he contmued to read law, and was admitted to the bar in 1857. In 1858 Mr. Stockton removed west and settled in Wyandott, which was at that time a part of Leavenworth county, and continued to practice law. In i860 he was elected to the office of city attorney, which he held until 1867. In 1870 he was elected mayor of the city, and served three successive terms. In the spring of 1879 he was elected to serve a two years term as mayor, which office he holds at the present date, making five years that he has been mayor of Wyandott. His law practice has extended throughout eastern Kansas and western Missouri. He has been prominently identified with the interests of the county and State for several years, and has taken a large interest in all its public affairs. He married Miss Mary E. Batchelor in 1852, in Ottawa. She is a native of Cardiff, N. Y., born in 1829, and was educated at Cazenovia, N. Y. They have had four children, three of whom are living : Minnie (wife of J. H. Huddleson, who is a prominent railroad man, connected with the Oregon River and Navigation Company of Oregon), Richard and Manley. In 1872, death removed one of their family, John. The family have been active members and workers of the Congregational church since their settlement in Wyandott. ,

George Stumpf

Hardware dealer. Was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1850, and when but six years of age came to this country with his parents, they settling at St. Louis. Here George spent his boyhood days, and through his own exertion and self-application, received a fair school education. In 1870 he came west, looking for a place to settle, and in passing through the State of Kansas, settled at Wyandott. He then engaged in the manufacture of tinware, which he carried on until 1872, when he commenced in business for himself, opening out a large store on Minnesota avenue, and by close attention to business, made a good start in the world. His store to-day has increased to double the size of his former one, and is stocked with all things pertaining to the hardware business. He came to Wyandott without the first cent in his pocket, and has to-day the largest store and the best stock of goods in the county, as also a surplus of $15,000 in the bank. He married Miss Rowena E. Galbraith, in October, 1873. She is a native of Illinois, and was born in July, 1858. They have had two children, one of whom is living : Ada May. The family are members of the Congregational church.

Joseph Townsend

Was born in Warwickshire, England, November isth, 1825, and when about eight years of age, was brought by his parents to America, they settling at Utica, New York. He was there reared and educated, and on the 18th of December, 1847, was married in that city to Miss Amy Wratten, a native of England, born in county Kent, November j6th, 1825. They settled at Oneida, New York, remaining about five or six years, and then removed to Adrian, Michigan. From there they went to Chicago, and thence to Racine, Wisconsin, where he lived until he came to Wyandott, in 1863. He has been engaged in the railroad business all his life, and is now master car builder on the Chicago & Alton Railroad. Mr. and Mrs. Townsend have had six children, four of whom are living : James A., Libbie J., (now Mrs. L. W. Barnard), Frankie F., and Julia M., (now Mrs. H. McGrew). He is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and his son James belongs to that fraternity.

August Wolter

Proprietor of Welter's meat market. Was born in Germany, in March, 1825. He spent his boyhood days in Germany and learned the carpenter trade, which he followed until 1849, when he came to the United States. Then went west and settled at St. Louis, where he followed his trade and remained one year. In 1850 he removed to Arrow Rock, Saline county. Mo., and engaged in the furniture business, and in 1856 returned to St. Louis and established himself in the mercantile trade. In 1857 he came to Wyandott, the city at that time containing but two houses, and became engaged in various pursuits. In 1868 he started a meat market, and has since that time continued in the same business. His shop is large and his stock is what the Wyandott citizens term Ai. During the late war Mr. Wolter raised a company of volunteers, but was taken sick soon after and was unable to take command. He married Miss Elizabeth Colhaf in 1852. She is a native of Germany and was born in 1834. They have had seven children, six of whom are living : Ellis, William, Hermann, Matilda, Minnieand Ada. Mr. W. is one of the oldest Odd Fellows in Kansas, having become a member in 1851. Mrs. W. is a member of the Catholic church while her husband is a Presbyterian.

Kansas City Washington Adams

Attorney at law. The subject of this sketch was born in Boonville, Cooper county, Missouri, April i6, 1849, and attended the preparatory school of F. T. Kemper, brother of ex-Governor of Virginia. He entered the University of Charlottsville, Virginia, and commenced the study of law at that place, in 1867, continuing the same with Judge Adams his uncle, and one of the supreme judges of the State. Mr. W. Adams came to Kansas City in the summer of 1870, and has been a resident ever since. In 1875 ^^.s elected City Attorney, and in 1876 was re-elected to the same ofifice. During the spring of 1880, he was appointed by the Mayor, City Counselor, which ofifice he holds at the present time. He married Miss Ella B. Lincoln, on the sthday of June, 1877. She is a daughter of John K. Lincoln of Plattsburg, Clinton county. Mo., and is a native of Kentucky, but principally reared in this State. Mr. Adams, although quite young is an active and successful attorney. .,_i:i,

Of the firm of Addison & Dennis. Was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, on the Little Miami River, thirteen miles from Cincinnati, May 7, 1829. There resided with his parents until about seven years of age, then accompanying them to Illinois. The grandfather of our subject was one of the first settlers in Cincinnati, where he worked at the shoemaker's tride. The father of Mr. Addison was also a very early settler of Illinois, moving there even before the city of Chicago had a single house. Jacob was reared on a farm and received his education in such schools as the State at that time supported, far inferior to the ones of the present day. In 1850 he became engaged in the mercantile business at St. Francisville, Illinois, where he continued for three years and then resumed farming. This he followed until he sold out and went to Kansas in 1870, settling in Montgomery county, and for six years was employed in tilling the soil. Thence to Independence, same State, commenced in the book and stationery business. Thirteen months later he took up fruit growing and gardening, and after about two yean his health failed. In the summer of 1880, he went to the mountains, travehng a short time in the Gunnison country and upon his return engaged in his present business in Kansas City, Kansas. On the 17th of November, the partnership was formed with Mr. Dennis. His first marriage was in 1850; his wife died in 1863 leaving three children : Dora, George and Annis. Was married a second time to Mrs. L. Ramsey, in 1864. Their family consists of Margaret and Mary A. Mr. and Mrs. A. are members of the M. E. church.

Dentist. Was born November 7, 1849, and is a native of this county, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he commenced to learn the dental profession with Drs. Tindall and Stark, and in 1871 removed to Independence. He was there engaged in practicing until 1879, when he returned to Kansas City and is here located, in business, his residence being at Westport. Being a skillful workman, he has built up a successful patronage. His marriage was in Colorado October 6, 1874, to Miss Celestia Houck. They have three children - Samuel W., Thomas H. and Lottie C.

Kansas City, Missouri

Of the firm of Alderson & Young, attorneys at law. Was born in St. Charles, Missouri, October i, 1856. His father is B. A. Alderson, a native of Hartford county, Maryland, and his mother, Mary L. Baker, a native of Rappahannock county, Virginia. His father is by profession a civil engineer, and was one of the engineers-in-chief in the construction of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, and engaged for many years on the Mississippi levees, and construction of railroads in the south and west. His mother was of the family of Gambles, of Virginia, being a niece of Judge Hamilton B. Gamble, of Missouri. Both are still living in St. Charles (where they were married in 1850), at the ages of seventy and sixty years respectively, W. A. Alderson received his primary education at St. Charles, Missouri. He graduated at West Nottingham Academy, Cecil- county, Maryland, in 1874, and the same year entered Lafayette College, where he remained two years. In 1876 he accepted a position in the government lake survey party; returned to St. Charles the same year, commenced teaching and studying law under T. F. McDearmon, and was admitted to the bar in 1878, on his 22d birthday. He came immediately to Kansas City, entered into copartnership with Ed. L. Scarritt for one year, and in March, 1880, formed a copartnership with Albert Young, which still exists.

L. C. Alexander

Proprietor of the St. James Hotel. Is a native of Missouri, and was born near St. Louis, May 28, 1841. He is the son of B. W. Alexander and Octavia Orrae. His mother died in 1880, but his father is still living in St. Louis. He is a descendant of two very old families. His ancestors on his mother's side came to America with Lord Baltimore, and his great grandfather on his father's side went ^to Kentucky with Daniel Boone, and was one of the pioneer settlers of that State. Linden attended the public schools of St. Louis until he was sixteen, and when seventeen he went into the store of W. L. Ewing & Co., wholesale grocers, and was with them for three years, acquiring a knowledge of mercantile business. Leaving tliera in 1861, he went to Denver, Colorado, and was employed in the wholesale grocery house of Bast, Alexander & Co., being the representative of his father in the concern. Returning to St. Louis in 1863, he embarked in business for himself, and became one of the firm of W. S. Gregory & Co. , which afterward, in 1864, changed to Threlkeld & Co., he still remaining as one of the firm until 1865. In 1866 he became connected with his father in the mercantile business, under the firm name of B. W. Alexander & Son, they dissolving in 1872, when he came to Kansas City with his father-in-law. They beca.me the proprietors of the Pacific Hotel, which they kept until 1873, when they purchased the St. James Hotel, which they kept until 1877, when Colonel Bruce retired, leaving Mr. Alexander sole proprietor. The St. James is the leading ^commercial hotel in the city, being supplied with all the modern hotel improvements. December 7, 1869, he married Miss Nannie Bruce, daughter of Colonel H. Bruce, at that time of New York City, but now proprietor of the Brevoort House of Kansas City. They have two children living : Linden C. (born in St. Louis, May 8, 1872,) and Pauline (born in Kansas City, October 23, 1878).

F. R. Allen

Supervisor of Work House. Was born in Ohio, April 10, 1825, and resided there until nineteen years of age, when he removed to Kentucky. There remained until 185 1, when he came to this county, and after a time moved to Pleasant Hill, making it his home for twelve years. From that place he came to Kansas City, in April, 1879, ^i^d was appointed to the office which he is now filling. His marriage was on the 13th of January, 1849, to Miss May Williams, of Danville,

James Anderson

Was born in the city of Columbia, Adair county, Kentucky, July 6th, 1817. Immigrated to Illinois 1831, locating in Macomb, where he resided until 1844, and then removed to Dubuque, Iowa, living here until 1851. He returned to Macomb, Illinois, his former home, and engaged in the lumber trade, which he followed until 1865. Then sold out his business and moved to Andrew county, Missouri, where he engaged in the lumber business and continued to follow this until the fall of 1872, when he came to Kansas City. Shortly after arriving in this city he embarked in the lumber trade, and has established a large and lucrative business, and has the confidence and esteem of the trading public generally. He married Miss Julia Rutherford, of Greenville, Bond county, Illinois, in October, 1836, a lady of refined tastes and fine domestic habits. The union has been blessed by eight children : William H., Mary E., John E., Martha M., James R. , Emma M., Jennie H., and Sarah H.

S. H. Anderson

Dentist. Was born in Syracuse, N. Y. , February 17, 1823, and received the rudiments of his education in the common school of Syracuse, completing it in the Academic Institute of Onondaga, N. Y. In 1845 he began the study of medicine under Dr. Brewster, of Onondaga, studying with him some time, when he took up the study of dentistry under Dr. C. C. Chandler, of Syracuse'. He opened his first dental rooms in Hannibal, Mo., in 1847, where he practiced until 1879, when he came to Kansas City ; here he has an extensive practice. Mr. Anderson is one of the first, if not the first dentist, who introduced whole sets of teeth inserted on suction plate in the State of Missouri. He was also a member and once vice-president of the first dental association formed in the Mississippi Valley. He was at one time proprietor of a flouring mill at Hannibal, and extensively engaged in manufacturing flour for foreign markets. Has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Maria J., daughter of Aaron G. Gano, of Hannibal, Mo., whom he married in 1851 and who died in 1852. He married his second wife, Miss Anna M., daughter of Thomas H. Tatlow, of Palmyra, Mo., in 1856. By her he has two children : Harry F. and Russell V.

Real estate dealer and insurance agent. Was born in Windham county. Conn., August 31, 1828, and there resided until 1850, when he moved to Western New York. One year later went to Pennsylvania and there engaged in the drug trade for four years. While young he had been employed in a cotton mill and worked in it until 1850. In 1858 he moved from Pennsylvania to Kansas, and settled in Topeka, and afterward spent his time in farming in Shawnee county. This was continued for about seven years, when he removed to St. Joseph, Mo., and engaged in the practice of medicine, having previously followed it in Kansas. For two years he followed the drug trade, returned to Pennsylvania and continued it until 1878. Again came to Kansas and engaged in the real estate business, which he has continued ever since, in Kansas City, Kansas. He has by industry and fair dealing succeeded in building up a fine business. He was married in 1846 to Miss C. S. Clark, by whom he has had one child, now deceased. He is a Royal Arch Mason.

George W. Anthony

Is another of the very oldest settlers of Kansas City. Upon his first coming here the city site was a wilderness, and he has killed wild turkeys and deer where now is one busy scene of trafiic and the hurly-burly of business greets the ear. He was born in Colunibia, Mo., in 1828. His parents came to Jackson county in 1847 and settled five miles east of Kansas City, on what is now the Independence road, where he lived with them and worked at brick laying with his father until the spring of 1850, when he went to California and mined until 1859. Returning that year to Jackson county he has here resided ever since, and has been and now is a contractor in brick laying. During the late war he served three years in the Confederate service under General Price. In 1863 he married Miss Ann Hume, who was born and reared in Boone county, Missouri. They have six children : Florence, Bettie, George Lee, Robert G. , Oliver and Lilly May.

D. Austin

Of the firm of D. Austin & Co., jobbers of pumps, pipe, belting, etc. Is a native of Skancateles, Onondaga county. New York, born the 14th of.September, 1826. He was reared on a farm and received an academic education. On the 23d of March, 1849, he was united in marriage with Miss Mariette Hatch, of Owasco, Cayuga county. New York. Mr. Austin was engaged in farming in his native place until the spring of 1872, when on account of poor health he was compelled to change climate. Then commenced a mercantile business in Kansas City, whither he moved his family in the spring of 1875. Here they now reside and expect to remain. Mr. and Mrs. Austin have seven children : Frank H. (of Colorado Springs), Fred. C. (of Chicago), James B., C. W., D., Jr., M. Estelle and Anna, at home.

Frank J. Baird

Attorney and dealer in real estate. Was born in Brown county, Ohio, May 14, 1838, remaining their until nine years of age, when with his parents he removed to Putnam county, Illinois, settling on a farm with his father in 1847. The latter was a non-commissioned officer in the war of 1812, and served through the campaign. Our subject was educated at the University of Michigan, graduating in the law class of 1865. Then came to Kansas City, Mo., engaged in the practice of his profession, but on account of failing health, and feeling confident of the future of this city, he became engaged in the real estate business. This he has since followed with marked success. During the late war Mr. Baird was a lieutenant in the 138th Illinois Infantry.