Lincoln County, Missouri - Chapter 16: Miscellaneous, 1888 (part 2 of 4)

Isaac Ellis (deceased) was born in Shelby County, Ky., March 19, 1823, and when about twelve years of age he went with his parents to Indiana, but returned about six years later. After reaching manhood (1845), he married Miss Sarah A. N. Sullen - ger, who was also a native of Kentucky, born February 23, 1825. After their marriage they moved to central Indiana, and in 1850 came to Lincoln County, Mo., and here the father died, February 5, 1888. He was a hard-working farmer all hie life, and when he first came to Lincoln County he had nothing. He set to work, cleared a fine farm in the woods, and gave all his children a good start. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a good citizen. His wife, a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, is still living, and is in full possession of her accustomed vigor of body and mind. Their family consisted of seven children, three sons and four daughters, of whom all are married with the exception of Jefferson S., who lives with his mother and runs the farm. The old homestead consists of 230 acres, of which about 200 acres are tillable; this all falls to Jefferson S. Another son, Clark S. Ellis, was born in Lincoln County, Mo., September 16, 1853. He was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. After working for his father until twenty-one years of age he began for himself. In 1875 he married Miss Virginia Mc- Dowell, a native of St. Charles, Mo., who bore him three children, two sons and a daughter. In 1882 his wife died, and two years later he married Miss Virginia Wilson, a native of Montgomery County. One daughter was born to this last union. Mr. Ellis has met with success as a farmer. He purchased the farm where he now lives, which consists of 223 acres, in 1877. He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as was also his first wife.

John A. Elmore was born in the "Old North State1' on the 18th of September, 1809. His parents, John and Mary (Lee) Elmore, were born in North Carolina and Virginia, respectively. The latter moved to North Carolina when she was quite young, and there she afterward married Mr. Elmore. He was a tiller of the soil, and both were members of the Presbyterian Church and lived to a ripe old age. Of their three sons and five daughters, our subject is the only one now living. He received the education and rearing of the average farmer's boy, having to walk three and one-half miles to his first school. At his dying father's request he cared for the family until the youngest was of age. In 1834 he and Ann Eliza Roper united their fortunes, and four years later came to Lincoln County, Mo., where they entered land in 1840, and by industry and economy became the owners of 323 acres of land. In 1862 the wife died, having borne twelve children. His second marriage, with Permelia Thomas, was consummated in 1871, and their union has been blessed by the birth of five children. Mr. Elmore has been a Whig and Democrat in his political views.

Robert T. Elsberry is one of ten children - seven living - born to William N. and Lydia P. (Owen) Elsberry, who were born in Maryland and Kentucky, in 1792 and 1800, and died in Missouri in 1871 and 1882, respectively. The father was an early resident of Kentucky, and there married and lived, until 1837, when he became a resident of Lincoln County, Mo. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was an honest and upright citizen of the county. His eldest child, Robert T. Elsberry, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., in 1818, and was educated in the pioneer schools of that State. In 1839 he was married to Julia Ann, daughter of Thomas Buchanan, of Lincoln County, and after a happy married life of thirty-seven years, the mother died. In 1882 Mr. Elsberry married Mrs. Ella (Martin) Frazier. He is a prosperous farmer, and has accumulated a fair property by his industry and frugality. Since 1859 he has lived in the town of Elsberry, which was built on his land and was named in his honor. He owns about 300 acres of land, and is a strong advocate of prohibition. Town lots which he has disposed of have all been sold with the understanding that no liquor of any kind should be sold on them. Previous to the war he was a Whig, but since that time has been a supporter of Democratic principles. In 1880 he was one of the company who built a large flouring-mill at Elsberry, and since 1883 he has been a one-third owner of the same. Mr. Elsberry is very public spirited and may justly be considered one of the prominent and honored citizens of the county.

John A. Eversmeyer is a son of John A. and Anna M. (Schaper) Eversmeyer, who were born in Prussia September 25, 1829, and May 2, 1832, respectively. They were both brought to America when children, and were reared in Lincoln County, Mo., where they afterward married and lived. The father was an extensive agriculturist, and in politics endorsed and supported the principles of the Republican party, and he and wife worshipped in the Methodist Episcopal Church. He died February 8, 1888. Seven of his nine children are living, and John A. is the eldest son. He was born in Lincoln County on the 22d of October, 1856, and received the education and rearing of the average farmer's boy. After remaining with his parents until February 23, 1887, he, at that date, married Minnie P. Gillmore, a daughter of Judge J. T. Gillmore. She was born in the county August 17, 1865. John A. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and supports the Republican party. He owns 160 acres of fertile land and is a successful and wide-awake young farmer.

Sebastian Fares was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1818, and is a son of Michael and Savannah Fares, who came to the United States in 1835 and settled near Dayton, Ohio, where they lived until their respective deaths, in 1846 and 1847. The father was a wealthy farmer, and had an uncle who was Chief Justice of Bavaria. Sebastian Fares is the fifth of eight children, and attended the common schools of his native country and also attended the night school of Cincinnati, Ohio, after locating in this country. For six years after coming to the United States he was employed on the Miami Canal, buying provisions, etc., for the employes. In 1843 he went to Cincinnati, where he clerked in a stove factory for eighteen years and then became one of the firm of Fares & Miller, and until 1876 was one of the prominent foundry men of that city. At that date he moved to Lincoln County, Mo., where he has since lived on his farm of 1,500 acres. He is a successful business man, and during his short residence in Lincoln County has made himself many friends, and is prominent among the leading men of the county. September 24, 1859, he was married to Alma, a daughter of Isaiah and Diana Bacon, who were born in Vermont, where the mother died when Mrs. Fares was a child. Mrs. Fares was born in Vermont, and when about twenty-three years of age went to Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Fares has been a life-long Democrat, and was formerly a member of the A. O. U. W. He and wife are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Fares takes considerable interest in breeding short horned cattle and fine horses, and has one of the finest farms and one of the most beautiful residences in the county.

Andrew Finley, a well known farmer and stock raiser of Lincoln County, comes of a family whose name is a familiar one in connection with the early pioneers and representative citizens of this locality. His father, Cyrus Finley, was born in Virginia in 1799, but when a child, owing to the death of his parents, he was taken to Kentucky, where he continued to make his home for many years. While living in that State he met and subsequently married, in Shelby County, Miss Jane Shannon, a Kentuckian by birth, and some ten years younger than her husband. This happy union was blessed by the birth of ten children, eight of whom, six sons and two daughters, still survive. In 1829 Mr. Finley and wife left Kentucky and sought a home in the then thinly populated district of Lincoln County, Mo., where they continued to make their home until death, esteemed, respected members of society. The father died in 1861, his companion surviving him until 18^7. Among their children is the subject of this sketch, a native-born resident of the county, whose birth occurred in Hurricane Township, January 20, 1833. While growing up he applied himself to the duties about the home farm, receiving a common school education, and about 1859 he and a brother purchased the farm of 220 acres which he still owns and cultivates. In 1869 he was married to Miss M. Jennie Finley, a daughter of Andrew Finley. She was born in Shelby County, Ky., April 8, 1835, and accompanied her brothers to this county in I860. Their family consists of two children, Jane E. and George S. Mrs. Finley is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Mr. Finley is school director and road overseer, and politically is a Democrat. For fifty-five years he has made this county his home, gaining a reputation and success which account him a deserving citizen.

Cyrus Finley, a leading merchant of Briscoe, was born in Lincoln County, December 4, 1841, and is one of ten children, eight living, born to Cyrus and Jane (Shannon) Finley, whose births occurred in Virginia and Kentucky, in 1799 and 1800, and who died in Missouri in 1861 and 1887, respectively. The father's parents died when he was a child, and he was taken to Kentucky by an uncle. There he afterward met and married Miss Shannon, and in 1829 came to Lincoln County, Mo. Young Cyrus Finley attended the old subscription schools of Missouri, and assisted his parents in tilling the farm. After attaining his majority he began doing for himself, and farmed and followed mercantile pursuits in Illinois for some time; then returned to Missouri, where tilling the soil occupied his attention until 1883. At that date he erected his large store room at Briscoe, where he has since been in partnership with Mr. Broyles, the firm name being Finley & Broyles for some time, but is now Finley, Eversmeyer & Co. In 1884 he was married to Sarah M. Finley, who was born in the county, December 20, 1850. They have one daughter. Mr. Finley is a Democrat, and is post master of Briscoe. Mrs. Finley is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbvterian Church.

Walker Finley, farmer, of Lincoln County, Mo., and native of the same, was born in 1848, his parents being Cyrus and Jane (Shannon) Finley, who were born in Virginia and Kentucky in 1801 and 1809, and died in Missouri in 1862 and 1887 respectively. The father went to Kentucky when a young man, and was married in Shelby County in 1828, and the next year came to Lincoln County, Mo., where they cleared a large farm, and were among the prominent citizens of the county. Two of their ten children are dead. Walker Finley is the youngest of their children. He received such education as could be obtained in the schools of his day, and was married in 1876 to Mary Ann, a daughter of Gil more Finley, of Kentucky. She was born in Lincoln County, and Cyrus Gilmore, Cynthia N., Justina May, Charles Walker and an infant are the children born to her union with Mr. Finley. The latter has always resided on the old home farm, and is the owner of 253 acres of good land. He supports the principles of the Democratic party, and his first presidential vote was cast for Horace Greeley. His wife is a member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Thomas M. Fisher, contractor, builder and lumber dealer, was born in Shelby ville, Ky., March 28, 1841, and is one of seven children born to Horace H. and Hannah M. (Eads, cousin of Capt. J. B. Eads, of world wide reputation) Fisher. The parents were natives of Baltimore, Md., and Simpsonville, Ky., respectively. They were married in Kentucky, and became the parents of two children, remaining in that State until 1842, when they moved to Troy. He was a watch-maker, a gold and silversmith, having served seven years as an apprentice. He died in 1857. The mother afterward married I. T. Nelson, a Virginian by birth, who had settled in Lincoln County, Mo., at an early date. Both are living, she seventy-eight years of age and he ninety-one. Grandfather Fisher was a soldier in the War of 1812. The mother was a member of the Christian Church, and the father was a life- long Democrat. When about a year old, our subject was brought to Troy, Mo., and educated in the town schools. At the age of sixteen he returned to Shelby County, Ky., and served three years as an apprentice. In 1861 he volunteered in Company A, Fifteenth Kentucky Infantry, United States Army, and served three and a half years. He participated in the following battles: Stone River, Chickamauga, the Atlanta Campaign, Resaca, and was discharged at Louisville, Ky., without a scratch, or having been taken prisoner. He worked in Sbelbyville until 1865, when he moved to Lincoln County, Mo., and there has worked at his trade since. He has built some of the best business blocks and residences in Troy, also barns and residences in this county. In 1869 he married Miss Laura V. Nicklin, a native of Pennsylvania. Six children were born to this union, five now living, three sons and two daughters. He is a Democrat in politics, is a member of the I. O. O. F., and he and wife are members of the Christian Church. He has followed his trade all his life, and has by honest work gained the confidence of the people.

John Fleener, farmer, is the son of Nicholas and Nancy (Johnson) Fleener, who were born in Virginia and Indiana respectively. At an early day the father went to Indiana, was married there, and followed agricultural pursuits in that State until 1851, when they moved to Lincoln County, Mo., where the father died in 1872 at the age of eighty-one. He was a Democrat in politics, and an officer under Gen. Harrison. He was wounded at the battle of Tippecanoe, and drew a pension. His wife was a member of the Baptist Church, and died in 1884, at the age of eighty-three. In their family were fifteen children, twelve sons and three daughters. Their son, John Fleener, was born September 25, 1840, in Monroe County, Ind., was reared a farmer boy, and received a very limited education, being obliged to go fi\e miles to secure any schooling. At the age of fifteen he began learning the bricklayer's trade, but soon turned his attention to carpentering. From that he went to giving entertainments in sleight of hand and ventriloquism, and was quite successful at this. In 1871 he married Miss Drucilla J. Murphy, who bore him seven children, two sons and five daughters, two of the daughters being twins. Mrs. Fleener died in 1883, and in 1885 he married Mrs. Margaret J. Cartwright, nee Skinner, daughter of Rev. William J. Skinner, of Jonesburg, and the widow of Rev. T. L. Cartwright, by whom she had no issue. Mr. and Mrs. Fleener are members of the Christian Church, and he is a Democrat in his political views. After marriage he settled upon his present property, which consists of 212 acres of good land; beside this he has eight lots in Louisville. He has a nice home just at the edge of town. He has been a resident of this county for thirty-seven years.

of Gideon and Charlotte (Lippmann) Frank, who have spent their entire lives in their native country. Lee Frank is the youngest but one of eight children, and until thirteen years of age attended the common schools, and the following two years was a student at Furth Commercial College. He then learned the tailor's trade, and when eighteen years of age, to avoid military service, came to the United States, and located at Alexandria, Mo., where an elder brother was living. He remained here about two years, and after spending a short time in Warsaw, 111., went to St. Louis, where he clerked for about two years. From that time until 1872 he clerked and peddled goods in different parts of the country, and then established his present business at Burr Oak Valley. He has also a store at Foley, Mo., and both his establishments are doing a large and profitable business. He also owns real estate at both of these places, and has a good farm of 225 acres near Burr Oak Valley. He is an energetic and persevering business man, and fully deserves the success that has attended his efforts. He affiliates with the Democratic party in his political views, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. His marriage to Emma Tiller took place in 1871. She was born in Lincoln County, and is the daughter of John Tiller, and the mother of three children: Anna, Sophia and Viennah. She is a member of the Christian Church.

Francis M. Gear is a member of the mercantile firm of Anderson & Gear, of Moscow Mills, Mo., and is the only living member of a family of fifteen children born to the marriage of John Gear and Rhoda Meardy, who were born, reared and married in Virginia, and there resided until 1836, when they came to Missouri, and after living a short time in St. Charles County, moved to Warren County, where they spent the remainder of their days. They were members of the Primitive Baptist Church, and both died about 1843. Francis M. Gear was born in Henry County, Va., September 20, 1833, and owing to the early death of his parents received but a limited education. Since ten years of age he has been the architect of his own fortune, and has proved himself to be an honest, industrious, and worthy citizen. In 1853 he drove an ox team through to California, and from that date until 1867 mined successfully in California, Idaho and

Montana. He then returned home, and turned his attention to farming, and by industry and economy became the possessor of 100 acres of good land, and is an equal partner in the firm of Anderson & Gear. In 1871 he was married to Mrs. Mary V. Gear, daughter of Thompson Shults, and widow of Joseph S. Gear. She was born in Rappahannock County, Va., January 12, 1831, and she and Mr. Gear became the parents of three children. By her first husband she was the mother of four children. Mr. Gear is a Democrat in his political views.

Rufus W. Gibson, farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Lincoln County, Mo., where he was born March 3, 1825. He was one of a family of four sons and four daughters born to the marriage of Joseph W. Gibson and Matilda Wright, both of whom had previously been married. The father was of Irish descent, and was born in the "Palmetto State." He was taken to Kentucky when quite young, and there married a Miss Houston, by whom he had six sons and seven daughters. Eighteen hundred and eighteen is the date of his arrival in Missouri. After his wife's death he married Rufus W.'s mother. She was born in Kentucky, and there had previously married a Mr. Cofher, by whom she had fgur children. She was of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. Gibson was a soldier in War of 1812, and was justice of the peace for several years. Both were members of the Primitive Baptist Church. Rufus W., their oldest child, received the rearing and education incident to pioneer times. He remained with his father until 1845, when Sarah F. Sheets became his wife and he began doing for himself. They were in very limited circumstances for a number of years, but he is now doing well financially, and has a pleasant and comfortable home. They are quite extensive travelers, and have seen both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They are members of the Primitive Baptist Church, and he has always been a stanch Democrat. Mrs. Gibson is a daughter of Charles and Sarah Sheets.

John M. Gibson. The firm of Gibson & Eastman, dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc., at Elsberry, Mo., was established in February, 1885. Their stock amounts to about $10,000, and their sales are nearly $40,000 annually. Mr. Gibson was born in Lincoln County in 1855, and ia the youngest of six children. He received the education and rearing of the average farmer's boy, and remained at home until about fourteen years of age, when he went to New Hope, and began earning his own living. In 1875 he engaged in the saloon business, continuing the same three years, and the two following years sold drugs at New Hope. He came to Elsberry in 1880, and after selling drugs for some time engaged in the grocery business, the firm being known as Gibson <fc Shipp until the present firm was established. He is a successful merchant, and is one of the honest and industrious citizens of the county. He is a Democrat, and a member of the I. O. O. F. He was married in 1878 to Ada B., daughter of John M. Hunter, and by her is the father of three children. Mr. Gibson's parents were Rufus E. and Nancy (Stallard) Gibson. They were born in Tennessee and Kentucky in 1820 and 1824, respectively. They came to Missouri when children, and were married about 1843. Mr. Gibson was a farmer, and was killed at a house raising about 1859. His father was John Gibson, one of the pioneer settlers of Lincoln County, where he was a prominent man in his day. Mrs. Nancy Gibson is still living. Her father, James Stallard, was also one of the early pioneers of Lincoln County, and, although a Democrat in politics, was a strong Union man during the war.

Benjamin A. Gililland is the son of Robert and Annie (Moore) Gililland, both natives of Kentucky, born in 1810 and 1809, respectively. The great-grandfather Gililland came from the boggy part of Ireland at an early day, and found a home in Kentucky. The mother's people were from Virginia, though of English descent. Robert Gililland and Miss Moore were married in Kentucky, where they lived until 1830, when they moved to Lincoln County, Mo. He was a blacksmith and gunsmith by trade, though he also carried on farming. During the Black Hawk War he enlisted, but peace was declared before he reached the scene of action. He was at one time a Whig, but after the dissolution of that party became a Democrat. He was a fine shot with a rifle, although he spent but little time in hunting. He lived to be sixty-six years of age. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, as is also his wife, who is still living, and is in her eightieth year. The father was a stirring, ener- getic man, and, although landing in St. Louis with but one dollar, he soon became the owner of 250 acres of land. Of the ten children born to their marriage (seven now living), Benjamin A. was the eldest. He was born in Simpson County, Ky., May 27, 1830, and the same year was brought to Lincoln County. At the age of seventeen he learned to make fanning mills, which occupation he followed for about fourteen years. For a year he was boss of an extensive shop in Cooper County. He then returned home and he and his father put up a shop on Lead Creek. He then turned his attention to farming. In 1884 he opened a store on his farm, which he operated for four years. In 1853 he married Miss Margaret Grimmett, who was born in Pike County, Mo., and who died without issue. In 1882 Mr. Gililland married Miss Phemia Snethen, a native of Montgomery County, Mo., and the daughter of Dr. A. Snethen, who preached the first Baptist sermon in Troy. Four children were born to this union, two now living: Maggie E. and Benjamin Alie. In 1872 Mr. Gililland was elected justice of the peace, and held that position about fourteen years. He owns about 306 acres of good land, is a Mason, a Democrat in politics, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

John T. Gilmore is the son of James and Elizabeth (Hammonds) Gilmore, the former of whom came from his native State of Kentucky to Missouri after reaching man's estate. They were married in the latter State, and soon after located on the farm where their son, John T., now resides. The father was a Whig in politics, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. He lived to be about thirty-one years of age. His widow afterward married Richard Wommack, and died at the age of sixty-six years. She had one child by her first husband and eight children by her second. John T. was born on the 1st of August, 1830, on the farm where he is at present residing. At the age of nineteen he began working for himself, at $8 per month, and some time after was spent in chopping and rafting logs down the Mississippi River to St. Louis. By industry and economy he has eventually become the owner of 460 acres of land, and is comfortably fixed financially. In 1851 he married Elizabeth Gililland, who died in 1870, leaving eight children. In 1871 he chose for his second wife Elizabeth Gililland, a niece of his first wife. This wife's death occurred in 1873. She left one child. The year of his marriage to his present wife, whose maiden name was Mattie Moore, was 1874. They have five children. Mr. Gilmore has always been a Democrat in politics, and from 1884 to 1886 held the office of county judge.

Taylor B. Green, farmer and fruit dealer, of Lincoln County, was born in Rappahannock County, Ya., in 1828, and is a son of Moses and Harriet (Basye) Green, who were born in Virginia, and spent their entire lives in their native State. Moses Green's father was also a Virginian, and his father was born in England. Taylor B. Green is the seventh of sixteen children, and in his youth received a good common school education. He taught two terms in Virginia, and in 1854 came to Lincoln County, where he wielded the birch for some time. He followed merchandising and handling tobacco at Smith's Mill for some time, but the most of his life has been spent on his farm of 200 acres. Besides his farm work he has been quite extensively engaged in buying and shipping apples, handling, in the fall of 1886, 2,600 barrels. Soon after coming to Missouri he was licensed by the Methodist Episcopal Church to preach, but after following that calling for a number of years, was compelled to give it up owing to ill health, but has always taken a great interest in church work, and also the cause of temperance. During the winter of 1887 and 1888 he delivered some able and instructive lectures on the bible. His marriage to Elizabeth J. Smith took place in 1855. She is a daughter of James and Elizabeth Smith, natives respectively of Kentucky and Tennessee, and by Mr. Green is the mother of three children: Anna E. (wife of Elder Jeptha B. Jeans), Hattie (wife of E. Gibson), and James M. Mr. Green is a Democrat.

William W. Haines, farmer, and son of Dr. Mathias and Elizabeth (Brower) Haines, was born in Rising Sun, Ind., May 9, 1837. His parents were natives of New Hampshire and New York City, respectively. The Haines family was among the first permanent English settlers of New Hampshire. The Brower stock came from Holland. Mathias Haines came to Indiana about 1815, and the mother of our subject a few years later. They were married in Lawrenceburg, Ind., but afterward settled in Rising Sun of the same State. He was a graduate of medicine, and was in active service for about forty years. He served as assistant during the War of 1812. He was a Whig until the late war, after which he affiliated with the Republican party. He and wife were members of the New School Presbyterian Church. The father was born in 1785, and died in 1863; the mother was born in 1805 and died in 1873. Their family consisted of eleven children, eight of whom lived to be grown. Their eldest son, A. B., followed in the footsteps of his father, and practiced medicine successfully. The youngest but one, William W., received his education in the schools of his native town, and afterward spent a year at Wabash College. For two or three years he clerked in a store, and then with two companions, started for Kansas. Arriving there in 1857 he took an invoice of his means and found that he had the modest sum of 75 cents. Having secured a quarter section of land by pre-emption, he returned to his home in 1859. In June, 1861, he enlisted in the Second Indiana Battery Volunteers, United States Army, and served over three years. He participated in twenty-six battles during the war, and was never wounded or taken prisoner. He enlisted as a private, and arose step by step until he was firstlieutenant, which position he held about two years. He received his discharge at Indianapolis, in August, 1864. In 1866 he married Miss Jane S. Frank, a native of Henry County, Ky.> born June 9, 1844. Their family consisted of eight children, six now living, three sons and three daughters. He was postmaster of his native town for about three years, and in 1870 he moved to Kentucky, and the same year to Lincoln County, Mo., settling where he now lives. For about four years he held the office of justice of the peace, but refused to serve longer. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also a member of the A. O. U. W. He owns 469 acres of land as the reward of his own industry and good management. He is doing a great deal in the way of raising fine stock of all kinds. He has the first and only imported Percheron horse brought to Lincoln County. Mrs. Haines is a member of the Christian Church.

born in Lincoln County, Mo., January 30, 1853, and is the son of Nathan and Mildred (Parsons) Hall, both natives of Virginia. The father came to Lincoln County when about twenty-one, and the mother when a child. After marriage they settled near Troy, and there spent the balance of their lives. He lived to be about sixty-one, and she about forty-one. He was a Democrat in politics, and both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Six children were born to their union, three now living, one son and two daughters. Jasper Hall attained his growth on the farm, and received a fair education in the common schools. At the age of nineteen he engaged in agricultural pursuits for himself, and thus continued until 1886, when he engaged in his present business at Silex, keeping twelve horses. In 1878 he married Miss Almadia Walker, a native of Lincoln County, and the daughter of James Walker. To this marriage were born four children, three sons and a daughter. He has lived in this county all his life, and is a well-respected citizen, and a stirring young business man. He owns a fine farm of 120 acres near Troy. He is Democratic in his political views, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

G. A. Hamilton, farmer, stockman, and a native of Lincoln County, Mo., was born in 1841, and is a son of Wilson and Catherine (Kring) Hamilton, who were born in Virginia, and were there reared and married. They came to Lincoln County, Mo., in 1831, and settled in the woods near Troy. They improved a good farm, and there the father died in 1843, and th» mother in 1864. They were Presbyterians, and the parents of ten children. G. A. Hamilton is the ninth child, and was educated in the county schools. At the age of twenty-one years he began farming for himself and in 1867 was married to Virginia Hicks, a daughter of Milton L. and Paulina V. Lovell. She was born in Lincoln County, and is the mother of four children: Alia, Effie, Dona and Milton. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton own a good farm of 420 acres about four miles from Troy, and are honest, upright citizens. He supports the principles of the Democratic party, and cast his first presidential vote for Seymour in 1868. His wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and his eldest daughter is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Elder Benjamin F. Hardesty, minister of the Old School Baptist Church, was born in Burr Oak Township, Lincoln Co., Mo., April 9, 1842, and is a son of George W. and Sarah (Taylor) Hardesty, who were born in Kentucky and Virginia in 1811 and 1806, respectively. They were married in Shelby County, Ky., in 1833, and came to Lincoln County three years later, settling in what is now Snow Hill Township, where they improved a good farm. Both are members of the church, and are still living. They reared seven of their eight children, and Benjamin F. is the fifth. He received but little schooling until after attaining his majority, and then spent a short time at Auburn, and afterward taught school for several years. Eveline Overall became his wife in 1865, and their union resulted in the birth of twelve children, eleven of whom lived to majority: Sarah Lizzie, Annie M., Tully O., Nora E., Lucy E., Riley R, Susie F., George M., Willis B., Joseph W. and John F. Mr. Hardesty owns 400 acres of land, on which he has resided since 1866. At the age of fourteen years he was converted to Christianity, and in 1867 was ordained by the Missionary Baptist Church to preach the Gospel, which calling he followed for several years. In 1876 he united with the Old School Baptists, and was ordained a minister by that order, and since his early conversion has been an active and earnest worker for the noble cause of Christianity. In his political views he is a Democrat. Grandfather Capt. William Hardesty was born in Maryland, and was a captain in the early Indian wars. He died in Shelby County, Ky., and his wife died in Lincoln County, Mo., in 1863. The maternal grandparents, John and Nancy Taylor, were born in Ireland, and both died in Shelby County, Ky., of the cholera, in 1832.

Francis M. Harlan, farmer, was born in Scott County, Ind., April 2, 1831, and is the second of ten children, three now living, born to Joseph and Sarah (Kempton) Harlan. The father was a native of Kentucky, and moved to Indiana in 1818. The mother was born in South Carolina, and her parents moved to Indiana when she was but a cnild. Here Mr. and Mrs. Harlan were married, and afterward settled in Scott County, where they spent the remainder of their days. He was a painter and chair maker by trade, and both lived to be about seventy-three years old. Their son, Francis M., was educated in the common schools, and at the age of sixteen began for himself by writing in the circuit clerk's office, of Scott County, and there remained three years. He then began clerking in a store, and in 1854 he engaged in the mercantile business for himself. After running the store for about six years he engaged in the mill business. In 1856 he married Miss Mary Oldfield, a native of Indiana. Eight children were born to this union, three sons and five daughters. In 1867 they moved to Lincoln County, Mo., and here Mr. Harlan engaged in the mercantile business in Troy, where he continued until 1881. He is at present interested in farming and stock raising, owning 222 acres of land. He was deputy collector for four years, and is a stanch Democrat, politically. Mrs. Harlan is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

George L. Harness, a successful farmer and stock raiser of Lincoln County, Mo., is a son of John L. and Elizabeth (Beswick) Harness, both of whom were born in the "Buckeye" State, There they married and lived until 1850, when they came to Missouri and settled in Pike County, where the father still resides. The mother's death occurred there in 1881. Their family consisted of seven children - five sons and two daughters - only four of whom are living. The eldest child, George L., was born June 9, 1850, and was reared and educated in Pike County. He made his home with his father until 1879, when he was married to Lucinda Strother, who was born in the " Old Dominion" and came to Pike County, Mo., in 1854. Three children blessed their union and are named in the order of their births: Nellie, Harry and Beuben. Since his marriage Mr. Harness has resided on his present farm of 280 acres, which is well improved. He is neutral in politics and his father is a Republican. His wife belongs to the Methodist Church South.

Nicholas A. Harvey was born in Nelson County, Va., in 1823, and is a son of Francis and Malinda (Damron) Harvey, who were natives of Orange and Albemarle Counties, Va., respectively. The father came to Missouri in 1829, and in 1831 brought his family here. He became a wealthy land owner and had 400 acres under cultivation at the time of his death. He died in 1860, aged about seventy years, and his wife in 1878, aged sev- enty-seven years. They were members of the Baptist Church, and were the parents of fifteen children, ten of whom are living. Nicholas A. was educated in the common schools and by his own effort secured a good practical education. In 1845 he went to Wisconsin for his health, and after clerking for two years engaged in the mercantile business, which he continued until 1850, when he returned to Lincoln County and followed the same occupation at New Hope for eight years. From that time until 1863 he was a merchant at Cape au Gris, and the following five years was traveling salesman for a Philadelphia clothing house. Since 1870 he has been residing on a fine farm of over 400 acres, and is one of the successful farmers of the county. He was married in 1854 to Amy J. Reid, and by her is the father of four living children: James, George R., Lucy M. (deceased), Caroline (deceased), Alex. R. (deceased), Lucy R. (wife of William P. Starks), Andrew, and Fannie F. (deceased). Mr. Harvey is a Democrat, and a member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. fraternities. Mrs. Harvey's parents were James and Lucy Reid. They were formerly of Shelby County, Ky., and located on the farm where Mr. Harvey now lives in 1830. They were born in 1799 and 1808, and died in 1871 and 1886, respectively. They were among the early and prominent settlers of the county, and were members of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Mr. James Reid was surveyor of Lincoln County for a number of years, and also did a great deal of surveying for the government. Henry Haverkamp, jeweler, of Troy, was born in Prussia, January 5, 1848, and his education was confined to the common schools. At the age of fourteen he began learning the watchmaker's trade under an uncle, worked for him four years without pay and boarded himself. In 1866 he immigrated to America to escape military duty, and for seven years after reaching this country he worked for one man in St. Louis. He then went to Quincy, 111., and here remained for two years. In 1876 he came to Troy, Mo., and after working for some time for different parties, in 1879 bought out his employer and has since conducted the business and is doing well. He carries as good a stock of jewelry as will be found in any town of the size of Troy. In 1881 he married Miss Aida Wright, a native of Lincoln County, and the daughter of L. C. Wright. This union resulted in the birth of three children, two sons and a daughter. Mr. Haverkamp began business a poor boy, but by persistent effort has risen to a place among the first business men of Troy. Politically he is a supporter of Democratic principles. His father, Frederick Haverkamp, was a native of Prussia, and in boyhood learned the shoemaker's trade, at which he worked until he was sixty-seven years of age. His mother, Lina Koch, was also a native of Prussia. Their marriage was solemnized in the old countrv, where all the children were born, two sons and a daughter. The other son came to America in 1867 and the rest of the family in 1871. The father died in 1886 and the mother is still living and is seventy-six years of age.

J. Bent. Henry, dealer in groceries, queensware, etc., was born in Millwood Township, September 7, 1841, and is the son of Simeon B. and Mildred (Roberts) Henry, born respectively in Virginia and Kentucky. After marriage they moved to Lincoln County, Mo., at an early day, and here the father followed farming. He was a Democrat in politics and lived a quiet, irreproachable life. They were both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Their family consisted of eight children, six sons and two daughters. The fourth child, J. Bent. Henry, was reared on a farm and received a good common school education. Having left home he began clerking at Millwood, and this continued until 1886, when he moved to Silex and opened his present stock of goods, having the only exclusive grocery and queensware house in town. In 1871 he married Miss Martha R. Mudd, of Monroe County, Mo., who died at the end of eighteen months. Mr. Henry then married Mrs. Mary A. Brown, a daughter of Dr. Hayden, of Pike County. She only lived about two years. Mr. Henry is a Democrat in his political views and is a man well respected.

Don E. Hewitt, M. D. and druggist at Winfield, Mo., was born in Audrian County in 1857, and is a son of Elkana and Mary J. (Hawes) Hewitt, who were born in Oneida County, N. Y., and West Plains, Tenn., in 1812 and 1817, respectively. The father received a good common school education, and at the age of nineteen went to Monroe County, where he taught school for several years, and was married in that county in 1840. At the end of ten years he went to California, where he followed mining for about six years, and also sold goods. After his return to Missouri he located in Audrain County, where he purchased a farm and began tilling the soil. He was the father of six children, five of whom are living, and Dr. Don E. Hewitt is the youngest of the family. The latter attended the common schools until nearly grown, and then spent three years in the State University at Columbia, Mo. In 1881 he graduated from the Missouri Medical College of St. Louis, and then came to Winfield, which was then just laid out, and here has since resided. He was in partnership with Dr. J. A. Mudd until 1833, but since that time has practiced alone. In connection with his practice he has been in the drug business since 1882, first in partnership with his father, and now with his brother, the firm name being F. L. Hewitt & Bro. He was married on the 2d of April, 1884, to Lucy C, a daughter of Harvey and Hannah M. Bassett, natives, respectively, of Connecticut and New York. They were married in Ohio, and the father yet resides in Cuyahoga County. The mother is dead. Mrs. Hewitt was educated in Youngstown and Oberlin, Ohio, and was married in her native State. She is a member of the Methodist Church, and the Doctor is a Democrat, and belongs to the I. O. O. F.

Henry H. Higginbotham, merchant of Louisville, is the son of Bufus A. and Sarah E. (Hargrove) Higginbotham, both of whom were natives of Virginia. The Higginbotham family came from Scotland in an early day, and settled on the James Biver, where they owned great possessions. The mother's people were connected with the Bandolph family of Virginia. The father was an extensive planter, was a Whig in politics, and a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. He died in Virginia, where the mother is now living. In their family were eleven children, eight of whom still survive, five sons and three daughters. Three of the sons were in the Confederate service, and one of them, Pitt A., was killed in the skirmishing around Bichmond, Va. Henry H. was the second child born to his parents, his birth occurring in Amherst County, Va., February 25, 1841. He was reared on a farm and received an academic education.

At the age of seventeen he began merchandising as salesman, and in 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate army, Stewart's Cavalry, where he served until the close of the war, participating in many of the leading battles. After the war he returned home, where he remained a year, and in 1866 he came to Clarksville, Mo. Here he clerked until the following year, when he moved to Louisville, Lincoln Co., Mo., opened a store, and, with the exception of three years, has been engaged in the mercantile business in that town. Several times the firm has changed hands, but he has always been the senior member, except the three years from October, 1882, to October, 1885. In 1885 he and his brother, Thomas J., bought out their brother J. W. They have one of the largest stocks in the county, and are now occupying three rooms with a fifty-two foot front, besides rear rooms and upstairs. In connection with this he owns about 800 acres of laud. As a business man he has been quite successful, having landed in Missouri with $1.50 in his pocket. He is now one of the heavy tax payers of Waverly Township. In 1875 he married Miss Mary F. Bilbro, a native of Lincoln County, Mo., though she was reared in Pike County, and is a daughter of James C. Bilbro, a Virginian by birth. Mr. Higginbotham is a Democrat in politics, and is a K. T. in the Masonic Lodge. He has been a resident of this county for twenty-one years. Mrs. Higginbotham is a member of the Christian Church.

Israel R. Hinds was born in Wayne County, W. Va., in 1847. and is a son of William L. and Catherine Ann (Brumfield) Hinds, who were born in the same county and State. The former's birth occurred in 1821 and the latter's in 1824. They were married in 1841, and about 1857 removed to Platte County, Mo. After the close of the war they resided in their native State for about eighteen months, but then returned to Missouri, where they afterward made their home. Here the father still lives. In his younger days he was for some years a pilot and engineer of a steamer, plying on the Ohio River, but the most of his life has been spent in farming. His father, Elias Hinds, was born in New Jersey and died in Wayne County, W. Va. He was a farmer and millwright. Mrs. Hinds died soon after her return to Missouri. Her father, William Brumfield, was a captain in one of the early wars. Israel R. Hinds is the third of eight children. His earl j education was limited to a few months, and what education he has has been acquired by his own efforts. He came to Missouri with his parents, and was married in Lincoln County to Elizabeth, a daughter of Ephraim and Nancy Cannon, and by her became the father of seven children: William Ezra, Helen A., Walter E., Edgar F., Gracie, Alva and Cleveland. Since 1883 Mr. Hinds has lived on his farm of 238 acres of land one mile and a half from Auburn. When young he spent about eighteen months rafting on the Ohio River, but of late years has given his attention to farming. He is a Democrat in politics, and is a member of the Triple Alliance, and his wife belongs to the Baptist Church.

Louis H. Hisey is one of twelve children born to Philip and Nancy (Pine) Hisey, who were born in Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively. The father was a steamboat captain, and in 1838 he and family moved to St. Louis, where he operated a mill, and ten years later came to Lincoln County and farmed the rest of his days. Both lived to a ripe old age, and both were church members. Louis H., their son and the subject of this sketch, was born September 14, 1844, and was reared on a farm in Lincoln County. His father died when he was eleven years old, and he was obliged to assist in maintaining the family, consequently his educational advantages were few and far between. He cared for his mother until her death, and in 1873 was married to Elizabeth Reed, a daughter of James A. Reed. She was born on the farm of 180 acres where she and Mr. Hisey reside, May 8, 1853. Their family consists of two sons and two daughters. Mr. Hisey is a Democrat, a member of the A. O. U. W., and he and wife belong to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

George W. Huff, farmer and stock raiser, of Lincoln County, is the fourth of eleven children in the family of Calvin and Lavina (Raines) Huff, and was born in Arkansas, February 14, 1844. The father and mother were born in Kentucky and Indiana, respectively, and were married in the latter State. About 1844 they moved to Arkansas and five years later to Missouri, and are still residents of Lincoln County, he being seventy-eight years of age and she sixty -eight. The former is a blacksmith and farmer, and both are members of the Presbyterian Church. George W. Huff received but little early education, but has since acquired a good practical education through his own earnest endeavors. He has followed the occupation of farming through life, and although $120 in debt at the time of his marriage (1863) he has now a well located and fertile farm of 329 acres and is out of debt. His wife's maiden name was Nancy E. Morris. She is a native of the county, and became the mother of eleven children, six of whom are living, all daughters. Mrs. Huff is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and Mr. Huff's political ideas coincide with the Democratic party.

William H. Hutchison, senior member of the firm of Hutchison & Perkins, dealers in drugs and medicines, was born in Warren County, Mo., October 29, 1862, and is the son of John and Lydia J. (Yeater) Hutchison, both natives of this State. The father was a farmer by occupation, a Democrat in politics, and his wife was a member of the Christian Church. He died in 1866, but the mother is still living and is sixty-four years of age. Their only child, William H., received his education in Watson Seminary, Pike County, Mo., and afterward clerked for four years in a drug store. He then went to Troy and engaged in the drug business with Dr. A. H. Chenoweth, and later with B. S. Shelton, and in 1888 H. W. Perkins bought Mr. Shelton's interest. They have a good stock and an excellent trade. In 1882 Mr. Hutchison married Miss Carrie E. Logan, a native of Virginia, who bore him two children, William H., Jr., and Lulu S. Mr. Hutchison began business on a small capital, and is now ranked among the wide-awake business men of Troy. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and is a Democrat in politics. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Jarot Ingram, of the firm of J. Ingram & Son, dealers in general merchandise at Truxton, Mo., was born in Warren County, Mo., in 1833, and is a son of John and Huldah (Oden) Ingram. The former was born in Logan County, Ky., in 1811, and in 1818 came with his father, Jarot Ingram, to Pike County, Mo., he being one of the first white settlers of Northeast Missouri, where he was one of the first teachers of that district. John married and settled in Warren County, where he lived until 1853, with the exception of a short time spent in Lincoln County. He then removed to Montgomery County, where he died in 1888. He was a soldier in the Black Hawk War, and from 1864 to 1868 was assessor of Montgomery County, and was a well-to-do farmer. His wife was born in St. Charles County, and died in 1855. Mr. Ingram was married twice. Jarot Ingram is the eldest of nine children, and was educated in the common schools of Lincoln and Warren counties. He was married in 1859 to Sarah A., a daughter of H. R. and Mary Sitton, who were formerly of Tennessee, but were early settlers of Lincoln County. Four children were born to their union, three of whom are living. Mr. Ingram farmed in Montgomery County until 1880, when he removed to Truxton and engaged in the merchandise business in connection with William T. Aydelott and William Owings, but at the end of three years Mr. Owings retired, and in March, 1888, Mr. Ingram became the sole proprietor, and the firm became known as Ingram & Son. Since the war Mr. Ingram has been a Republican in his political views, and while in Montgomery County served for some time as justice of the peace. During the war he served in Capt. William Colbert's Company of Enrolled Missouri Militia. Mrs. Ingram has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since her youth.

Theron Ives, druggist at Olney, Mo., was born in Westfield, Mass., January 13, 1834, and when some eight years of age was taken to Rochester, N. Y., where he received a fair education. At the age of sixteen years he engaged as salesman in a wholesale house at Rochester, but at the end of three years took charge of his father's business. The latter was a manufacturer of gloves, mittens and whips, and Theron remained in the store until 1854, when he came to Pike County, Mo., and began running the engine of a saw-mill, and after a short time bought an interest in the same, which he continued until 1860. When the war broke out he took a strong stand for the Union, and after doing some service in his home neighborhood he enlisted in Company K, Col. Fagg's Regiment, Missouri State Guards, serving until 1862, when he took a trip to Idaho, where he remained (mining) until 1868. He then returned to Missouri and opened a drug store at

New Harmony two years later. Since 1874 he has resided in 01- ney. In 1871 he was married to Julia A. Branstetter, who died in 1880, having borne three children, two living. In 1882 Mr. Ives married Theresa Stephenson. She was reared by a Methodist minister, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr. Ives is a Unitarian in faith, and in his political views is independent. He is a Mason and has been secretary of his lodge for ten years. He also belongs to the K. of H., A. O. U. W. and Triple Alliance, and has been postmaster of Olney for thirteen years. His father, Theron Ives, was born in Massachusetts, and was of English and Scotch descent. His father was a prominent lawyer of Massachusetts and served several times in the State Legislature. Mary A. (King) Ives, the mother of our subject, was also born in Massachusetts, and was of English descent. She and the father made their home principally in the East, although they spent a few years in Missouri. The father died at the age of sixty years in Springfield, Mass., but the mother is still residing there, aged seventy-four.

James A. Jackson, dealer in general merchandise at Troy, Lincoln Co., Mo., was born in that county September 10, 1844v and is the son of Early and Isabella A. (Irven) Jackson. The father was born in Kentucky in 1814, and the mother in North Carolina in 1814 also. When a boy Early Jackson moved to Missouri with his father, and, after living in Cape Girardeau County for some time, moved to Lincoln County. The mother came to Lincoln County, Mo., when a child, and after her marriage to Mr. Jackson they settled near Troy. He was a stirring farmer and a highly respected citizen. He died in 1876, but she is still living and is seventy-four years of age. Their family consisted of seven children, five now living. James A. was reared a farmer boy, receiving a limited education, not attending school after he was sixteen years of age. Upon reaching years of maturity he engaged in agricultural pursuits, but abandoned this to engage in merchandising, under the firm title of Hand & Jackson. Three years later he purchased his partner's interest and is now engaged in business by himself. He does business in a large, two-story brick, 100x25, with both stories filled to the ceiling. In connection with this Mr. Jackson handles a great deal of grain. In 1878 he married Miss Fredonia Dyer, a native of Warren County, and to them was born one child - Floy. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Jackson is a Mason, a Democrat in politics, and as a business man has been quite successful.

John'W. Jameson, a representative farmer and stock raiser, is the son of William and Mahal a (Bruce) Jameson. The father was born in a fort where Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co., Ky.,. is now situated, in 1789. About 1620 the Jameson family emigrated from Scotland to America, and settled in Culpeper County, Va. From there they found their way to Kentucky, and built the above mentioned fort. The mother was born in 1804, in Garrard County, Ky. The Bruce family were descendants of Bobert Bruce, and emigrated from Scotland about 1820. They settled in Albemarle County, Va., and from there a branch of the family became the pioneers of Kentucky. The father of our subject was a soldier in the War of 1812; after that struggle he followed contracting and building, largely building up Mount Sterling. For two years he was engaged in dredging the Ohio, taking out sawyers, planters and snags. For ten years he assisted Grandfather Bruce, who was very wealthy, in running Kinnicanick Salt Works, in Lewis County, Ky., and while there nearly all his negroes ran away into Ohio. He here failed in business, but being proud in spirit, he refused to stay and see his property sold. So, with his family, he boarded an emigrant boat and moved to Clarksville, Pike Co., Mo., in 1831, with $65 in his pocket. The same year they settled near the Northern line of this county. For about ten years he was justice of the peace in Lincoln County, and was assessor for four years. Having gone back to Kentucky, to serve as a witness, he took cold, and died in 1846, leaving a wife and ten children, of whom John W. was the eldest, and twenty-three years of age. The mother died in 1876. The father was an Old School Baptist in early life, but upon hearing Alexander Campbell, he planted his faith in the Christian Church, and assisted in organizing the first Christian Church in Northeast Missouri (1832) at the house of Cumberland Kilbey, in Pike County. He was a Jacksonian Democrat in politics. His son, John W., was born November 19, 1823, at the old Kinnicanick Salt Works. Owing to the scarcity of schools when his parents first moved to Missouri, he received a very limited education, and at the age of twenty-one he could not write his name. He afterward attended school a sufficient length of time to be enabled to transact all common business. In 1847 he married Miss Levicy Stephens, and two years later went to> California, leaving his wife, who cfied in June of the same year, though he heard nothing of this until February, 1850. He returned in 1852, came by water, and while in the harbor at Acapulco, Mexico, the ship went down with 900 passengers, none being lost, however. After returning he attended school, and there met and married Miss Susan Clare, to whom he was married in 1853. She died in 1859, leaving two children, as did his first wife. At the same school was a little girl of about twelve, who afterward became the wife of Mr. Jameson. She was Miss Mary E. Fentem, and her father, Richard Fentem, came from England. By her he became the father of five children, four daughters and a son. Mr. and Mrs. Jameson are members of the Christian Church, as was also his second wife, but not his first wife, who was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He has been justice of the peace of Millwood Township for about twenty-four years, and has often been solicited; to run for important offices, but does not seek public notice. Since 1852 he has lived on his present farm, which consists of 230 acres. He has practiced law to a limited degree, having been admitted to the bar about fourteen years ago.

William Wesley Jamison, farmer, stock raiser and a native of Lincoln County, was born in 1838, and is a son of Joseph and Catherine Jamison, who were natives of Cabarrus County, N. C. The father came with his parents to Pike County, Mo., in 1820,. and was married about 1833. After living for a short time in Wisconsin, they came to Lincoln County, and located on the farm now owned by F. L. Dawson, where the father farmed and. operated a saw-mill until 1843, after which he returned to the lead mines of Wisconsin, where he was engaged in mining until his death, which occurred in December, 1845. His wife died in 1859. William W. Jamison is the third of five children, and received a good common school education. As a means of earning a livelihood he taught school for several years in Pike and Lincoln Counties, and was a successful pedagogue. He also worked at the carpenter's trade to some extent. At the breaking out of the war he was enrolled in Company C, Forty-ninth Enrolled Missouri Militia, and served as scout. He was married in 1862 to Harriet E., daughter of William and Susannah (Steele) Jamison, and by her is the father of the following children: Joseph Lee, a graduate of Paynesville Institute; Luetta, a teacher in Texas and a graduate of Paynesville Institute ; Maud and Delphine. Mr. Jamison has a good farm of 180 acres, and is an energetic and successful farmer. He was a Union man during the war, and is a Democrat in politics. He is a member of a temperance organization and is a member of the Triple Alliance, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mrs. Jamison's parents were born in North Carolina, and the father died in Lincoln County in 1881.

Joseph Jones, farmer, of Lincoln County, Mo., was born in Halifax County, Va., in 1816, and is a son of Absalom and Polly (Adams) Jones, who were also born in Halifax County, Va., where the mother died when Joseph was quite small. The father was married a second time and spent his entire life in his native county. Joseph Jones is the fourth of six children, and never received any schooling. He remained with his father until 1836, when he came with an old gentlemen, Tommy Sydnor, to Lincoln County, Mo., and worked as a farm hand, or at such work as could be obtained, until 1842, when he married Lucinda J. Highsmith, a daughter of William High smith, who was a Georgian. Mrs. Jones came with her parents to Missouri and located in Lincoln County, being among the first white settlers. Out of a family of nine children born to Mr. Jones, only three are living: John William, Joseph Absalom and George W. By industry and good management Mr. Jones has become the owner of a fine farm of 205 acres, and is an honest and industrious citizen. Feeling the need of an education himself, he has spared no pains to give his children good educations. He has been a life-long Democrat, and has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for over twenty years.

in St. Charles County, and is the son of William A. and Jane (Pendleton) Kabler, both natives of Virginia. They both moved to Missouri when young, were married in Warren County of this State, and both were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The father was agent for the Wabash Railroad for about ten or twelve years, and previous to this he was engaged in merchandising for some time. The mother died in 1880 at the age of fifty-three, but the father is still living and is sixty-five years of age; he is a Democrat in politics. The oldest child now living of the six born to their union, James R., received a limited education, and when about fourteen years of age hired out to assist in supporting the family. On reaching manhood he engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1870 he married Miss Louisa Igo, who was born June 24, 1847, in Pike County, Mo., and who bore him one child, a daughter named Oro. In 1877 Mr. Kabler started a freighting line from Wright City to Troy, and continued until the railroad was built to Troy. In 1881 he came to that city and began the feed and transfer business. The firm had changed hands several times, when, in 1886, Mr. Shumate joined him; they run from four to six teams, doing a good business. Mr. Kabler is a member of the I. O. O. F., being the Noble Grand of his lodge. He is a Democrat in politics. Besides the above business this firm also handles considerable timber.

Henry W. Kemper, the only furniture dealer in Troy, was born in Prussia, Germany, May 25, 1835, and while growing up learned the cabinet-maker's trade, at which he worked until 1854, when he came to America. He then worked at different places until 1869, when he came to Troy, and opened a furniture store in a little wooden building that is still standing on Main Street. In 1876 he built a large two-story brick building, 62x22, where he now does business. In 1886 he added another brick, three stories high, 75x24. His stock fills the first building and the second and third stories of the second, being the largest store of the kind in the countv. In 1857 he married Miss Louisa Wintker, also a native of Germany. To this marriage were born thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters. Mr. Kemper is a Republican in politics, and during the late war served a short time in the militia. He and wife are members of the Methodist

Episcopal Church. His father, Henry Kemper, was also a cabinet-maker, and his mother was Mary (Brinkhof ) Kemper. Both were born in Prussia, and came to America about five or 6ix years after our subject. They brought seven children with them ; two of the boys were cabinet-makers, as are also two of his sons. Mr. Kemper is one of the board of directors of the Farmers' and Mechanics' Savings Bank.

Alexander Kennedy, merchant at Hawk Point, Mo., is one of five sons and five daughters born to the marriage of Armstrong Kennedy and Mary Richey, who were of Iri«h and Scotch lineage. The former was born in Sumner County, Tenn., in 1786, and after his marriage made his home in Tennessee, in 1816, when they moved to St. Charles County, Mo., and four years later to Lincoln County, where the father followed farming and gunsmithing. He was gunsmith for the army during the Florida War, and in his political views affiliated with the Democratic party. He died in 1856, and his wife in 1853. Their son Alexander, who is the third child, was born September 13, 1824, in Lincoln County. He received such education as the district schools afforded and, like a dutiful son, assisted his mother on the farm until twenty-four years of age. In 1848 he married Sarah Howell, a native of Lincoln County, and by her became the father of seven children, who lived to be grown, only one of whom is now living. His wife died in 1866, at the age of thirty-eight years. The following year he married Mary Howell, a sister of his first wife, who died in 1882, having borne one son and two daughters. After living two years a widower he wedded Mrs. Rhoda (Devis) Williams. The family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Kennedy gave his exclusive attention to farming until 1860, when he began merchandising at Hawk Point, and has followed both occupations up to the present time. He has been postmaster at the latter place for twenty-eight years. He is a Democrat and held the office of justice of the peace for three years, He ran on the Independent ticket for representative, but was defeated, though he made a strong race.

Armstrong L. Kennedy, retired farmer, a native of the county, was born March 11, 1827, and was reared on a farm and educated in the old subscription schools. He remained with his mother until her death, and in 1853 went to Oregon, where he mined gold successfully for two years. After his return home he betook himself to farming, and after his marriage, which occurred in 1861, he located on the old homestead near Hawk Point, where he lived until September, 1887, when he moved to Olney to educate his children and secure rest after a life of toil. He owns 786 acres of land which he has earned by his industry and good management. Farming and stock raising have been his chief occupations through life, although he also followed merchandising for about four years. He has always been a Democrat in politics, and during the war was a strong Union man. He served for some time in the militia, and after another call for troops was made he sent a substitute and moved to Illinois, where he spent the remaining years of the war. His wife's maiden name was Mildred Garret. She was born in Virginia in 1833, and was brought to Missouri when two years old by her parents, Jesse and Z. (Jones) Garret. Three of her four children are living, one son and two daughters. Mr. Kennedy's parents were Armstrong and Mary (Richey) Kennedy.

Charles W. Kimler is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Brewer) Kimler, who were born in Loudoun and Prince William Counties, Ya., in 1789 and 1787, respectively. They were married in their native state and there lived until 1837, when they came to Lincoln County, Mo., and settled in Waverly Township. Daniel Kimler was a blacksmith and farmer, and was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was a Democrat, and lived to be over eighty-seven years of age. His wife lived to be about eighty years old. There were ten children in their family, four sons and six daughters. The sixth child and subject of this sketch, was born February 13, 1824, in Loudoun County, Va., and spent his boyhood days on a farm. In 1848 he married Mildred A. Duncan, a native of Lincoln County, born April 5, 1830. Seven children have blessed their union, one son and six daughters. Mr. Kimler and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Chnrch, and since the dissolution of the Whig party he has been a believer in the principles of the Democratic party. During the late war he and family resided in Central America for some time, but subsequently returned to Missouri. He owns 120 acres of land, the greater part of which he has earned by his own industry.

Claudius F. Kimler may be mentioned as one of the successful and worthy farmers of Lincoln County. He was born in the county July 2, 1847, and his boyhood days were spent in assisting his parents on the farm, and in attending the common schools of his district. He spent two years at Blackburn College, Carlinville, 111., and after returning home taught one term of school, but not liking this occupation turned his attention to farming, and is now the possessor of 260 acres of tillable and fertile land. His marriage with Katie E. Corley was celebrated in 1873. She was born in the " Empire State," March 20, 1850, and became the mother of four children. Her death occurred in 1885, and the following year Mr. Kimler married Alice C, a daughter of Zachariah Callaway; she was born in Lincoln County, November 12, 1861, and is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Kimler's parents, John T. and Sophronia (Hammonds) Kimler, were born in Virginia and Kentucky in 1813 and 1827, respectively. Both parents were early residents of Lincoln County, and the father was a tiller of the soil all his life. He affiliated with the Democratic party, and died in 1880. His widow still survives.

Joseph A. Knox, M. D., was born near New Hope, Lincoln County, Mo., August 21, 1839, and is one of nine children born to Henry and Lucinda (Hunter) Knox, who were born in Tennessee and Missouri in 1806 and 1811, respectively. They were married in 1830. The father was a farmer and Democrat, and died in 1885. The mother is still living, and is the oldest native citizen of Lincoln County. The Knox family trace their origin to John Knox, the Presbyterian reformer of Scotland. James Knox, the father of Henry Knox, was a nephew of General Knox of the Revolution, and came to America about the close of the Revolution, first locating in South Carolina, and later near Knoxville, Tenn., where his son Henry was born. At a later period he moved to Christian County, Ky., and in 1818 to Lincoln County, Mo. His wife was Jane McElroy, whom he married in Ireland. Joseph A. Knox, whose name heads this sketch, remained on the farm and attended the old subscription schools until he was seventeen years of age, when he entered the Missouri State University and attended two sessions. In 1860 he began the study of medicine under his brother, and in 1863 entered the St. Louis Medical College, and was graduated from the same in 1865. Almost immediately he located at Auburn, and has enjoyed a liberal patronage ever since. He is interested in farming, and in connection with his practice oversees his farm of 330 acres. He was married in 1872 to Sarah A. Cochran, a daughter of Andrew Cochran, one of the early settlers of Auburn. She was born in this town August 21, 1852, and is the mother of three daughters. The Doctor supports the principles of the Democratic party, and is a Master Mason. His mother's people, the Hunters, came from Virginia to Kentucky, thence to Lincoln County, Mo., about 1804.

Edward H. Lawrence is a son of Richard D. and Rebecca (Williams) Lawrence, who were born in Maryland and Kentucky in 1820 and 1824, respectively. The father came to Lincoln County, Mo., at the age of sixteen years, and followed the occupation of farming through life, and was married in 1841. He became the father of two sons by this marriage. After his wife died he was married a second time, and to this marriage eight children were born. The father died at the age of forty-six years. Edward H. Lawr ence was born in Lincoln County November 3, 1844, and was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, Second Missouri Infantry, C. S. A., and served over four years, being a participant in the following battles: Pea Ridge, Boonville, Lexington, Springfield, Carthage, Yicksburg, Corinth, Iuka, Holly Springs, Boston Mountain and Guntown. He was severely wounded at Pea Ridge. After the war he returned home and in 1867 was married to Mrs. Martha (Bilbro) Gillum, who was born in Lincoln County, Mo., March 14, 1842. She had one daughter by her first marriage and three sons and one daughter by her second marriage. Both Mr. Lawrence and wife are members of the Christian Church, and he is a successful farmer of the county and the present owner of 160 acres. He is a Democrat in his political views and served four years as Justice of the Peace. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

in North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively. John Lindsey started for Kentucky with his parents when quite small, but the father was killed by the Indians while en route and only he, his mother and brothers and sisters, ever reached the " Blue Grass State." John clerked in a store in Dover, Tenn., for a number of years, and was married in Kentucky about 1809. In 1818 he and family came to Pike County, Mo., of which he became a prominent and influential citizen. He was the second sheriff of Pike County, served twelve years, and was at one time coroner of the county. In 1840 he was elected to represent the county in the State Legislature, and proved to be an able and efficient representative. He was a descendant of one of five brothers who came from England to America before the Revolution, and many of his descendants reside in Pike County. He died in 1856. His wife died in 1855, and both she and the father were for many years members of the Baptist Church. William Lindsey, the subject of this sketch, is the second of eleven children, and was educated in the common country schools. He attended school three months after he was twenty-three years of age, which schooling did him more good than all his previous attendance. He served as deputy collector and sheriff of Pike County, Mo., during the last term, and in 1838 was married to Harriet Humphrey, who died in 1840, leaving one child, James D. His second marriage was consummated in 1855, his wife being Lucinda Humphrey. She died in 1862, also leaving one child, Elizabeth, wife of George Long. Annarah Day became his wife in 1863, and their union was blessed by the birth of six children, four of whom are living: Andrew Johnson, Jennie Lee, Albert J. and Liberty Day. Mr. Lindsey is a Democrat in politics, and served in the Mexican War under Gen. Sterling Price. In 1850 he crossed the plains to California, and after spending about three years in mining and stock trading he returned home, and m 1854 came to Lincoln County, but since 1865 has resided on his present farm of 310 acres.

William C. Logan, dealer in hardware, stoves, tinware and agricultural implements at Olney, Mo., was born in Yadkin County, N. C, July 2, 1838, and is a son of George and Mary (Uptegrove) Logan, who were born in the same county and State, and were there married and became the parents of five sons and two daughters. The father was a farmer and Democrat, and died in 1866 at the age of sixty-six years. The following year William C. and his mother came to Lincoln County, Mo., where the latter died in 1873, being seventy-six years of age at the time of her death. William C. Logan was reared a farmer's boy and received a limited education. Soon after coming to Missouri he located in Montgomery County, where he was engaged in tilling the soil. Sarah M. Henton, a native of Lincoln County, became his wife in 1873, and by her he became the father of eight children, seven of whom are living. In 1878 Mr. Logan returned to Lincoln County, and in partnership with a brother ran the Olney grist and saw-mill for one year. He then -ngaged in his present business. For about two years he hired a tinner and learned the trade of him. Now he makes all kinds of tinware with the skill of an old tradesman. He is a Democrat, and for six years has held the office of justice of the peace and for about seven years has been school director. He is a member of the Masonic order and A. O. U. W., and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Logan also belongs to the Temperance Benevolent Association of Troy.

Llewellyn Z. Long, farmer, is a son of William H. and Sarah (Williams^ Long, who were born in Maryland and Kentucky in 1815 and 1822, respectively. They were married in the latter State, and in 1836 came to Lincoln County, Mo. The father was a finely educated man and was a school teacher by profession. At the time of his death, which occurred when he was about thirty-six years of age, he was preparing to publish an arithmetic and grammar. He was a Henry Clay Whig, and after his death the mother married L. D. Liles. She was the mother of five children by Mr. Long and six children by Mr. Liles. Her eldest child, Llewellyn Z. Long, was born in Lincoln County, March 12, 1837. He was reared on a farm and received but very meager educational advantages. At the age of twenty years he began learning the carpenter's trade, but becoming disgusted with his insufficient education, he gave up this work and attended school. After teaching school two years he commenced tilling the soil, and in 1861 was married to Virdilla Ferry, who was born in Lincoln County, October 17, 1839, and died in 1864, hav- ing borne one son. Mr. Long then married Eulala Kobertson, and by her became the father of six children. She was born in Lincoln County, August 14, 1848. Mr. Long is a Democrat, and is the owner of 187 acres of land. He is a Mason.

Dr. James Long was born in Pike County, Mo., in 1838, and is a son of John and Eliza (Grimes) Long, who were born in Montgomery and Bourbon Counties, Ky., in 1804 and 1808, respectively, and were married in Missouri in 1830. In 1827 the father went to St. Louis, where he built the old Missouri Hotel, but soon after went to Pike County, where he afterward spent the major part of his days. He was a farmer and millwright by trade, but gave the most of his attention to farming. His death occurred in 1881. His widow is still living, and is an earnest member of the Christian Church. Dr. James Long was educated in the common schools, and was reared on his father's farm. After attaining his majority he began the study of medicine with Drs. Hawkins and Bankhead at Paynesville, and graduated from the St. Louis Medical College in 1861. He practiced in New Hope and then in Troy, remaining in the latter place until 1867. He then spent five years in St. Charles County, and, after taking another course of lectures, returned to New Hope, but soon after located in Elsberry, and after residing there until 1879, located on his present farm of 1,100 acres of fine land. The Doctor is a Democrat, and was married March 1, 1862, to Mary A. Jenkins, who died in 1872, leaving one child. His second marriage took place in 1875. His wife, Isiaetta Carter, is a daughter of John C. and Margaret (Coleman) Carter, who were born in Virginia, and became residents of Pike County, Mo., in 1852. At the time of their respective deaths they owned the tract of land on which the Doctor now lives. Dr. and Mts. Long have two daughters and two sons, and are members of the Christian and Episcopal Churches, respectively. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.

William H. Long is a son of William H. and Sarah (Williams) Long [see sketch of Llewellyn Z. Long] and was born in Pike County, Mo., October 12, 1840, but was reared on a farm in Lincoln Countv. He attended the district schools and the school near Paynesville, Pike County, Mo., but at the death of his stepfather was obliged to leave school and assist his mother in obtaining a livelihood. Virginia F. Mitchell became his wife in 1864. She was born in Lincoln County, June 9, 1846, and to her marriage with Mr. Long were born ten children, five sons and five daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Long are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he is a supporter of Democratic principles. He has lived on his present farm of 290 acres since 1870. He has been prosperous in his business enterprises, and his property has been acquired through his good management and industry. He has been a Mason for twenty-four years.

Richard O. Long, farmer and stock raiser, of Lincoln County, was born in Hurricane Township of that county, November 30, 1842. At the early age of six years he was put to work on the farm and his education was limited to the district schools. When nineteen years of age he began fighting the battle of life for himself by splitting rails at sixty-five cents per 100, and at a later period began tilling the soil. This occupation he has continued up to the present time, and is now the owner of over 102 acres of land, though he annually tills over 400 acres. His wife, who was formerly Martha Mitchell, is a daughter of Rev. A. G. Mitchell, and was born in Lincoln County. They were married in 1867, and are the parents of five sons. Mr. Long is a Democrat and belongs to the Masonic and K. of H. fraternities, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. He has given his children good educational advantages, and is one of the representative citizens and farmers of the county.

Henry L. Luck is a son of Joel T. and Nicy L. (Terrell) Luck, who were born in Virginia and followed the occupation of farming. They were members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and he was a Democrat and died in 1876. The mother is still living and is hale and hearty. Henry L. is the eldest of their six children, and was born in Caroline County, Va., May 11, 1836. His early days were spent in tilling the home farm and in attending the district school. When seventeen years of age he began clerking in a store, but owing to ill health was obliged to abandon this occupation and began tilling the soil as a more healthful occupation. He came to Missouri in 1857, and in 1858 Odessa A. Robertson became his wife. She was born in Shelby County,

Ky., October 12, 1839, but came while young to this county with her parents. She has borne nine children, seven of whom are living. After trying different parts of the county, Mr. Luck, in 1866, located on his present farm of about 200 acres, which he has earned by his own industry and economy. Mr. Luck is a Democrat, and is a worthy and upright citizen of the county.

James Lyons, farmer, and son of Philip and Elizabeth (Whalen) Lyons, was born in Ireland in 1837, his parents both being natives of Ireland, and there the mother died when the subject of this sketch was but a child. After her death the father was twice married. By his first marriage were born five children, four sons and one daughter, of whom three sons are now living. By his second marriage there are no children living. By the third marriage were born two sons and a daughter ; one son and daughter are now living. In 1851 all came to America, and settled in New Jersey, where the father died in 1860. He was a farmer by occupation. The third son born to the first marriage was James Lyons. He received only three years' schooling, though, by self -study, he has become a well-informed man. He cared for his father and aided in rearing the other children. In 1860 he came to Lincoln County, Mo., where he has farmed ever since. During the late war he served in the militia. In 1864 he married Mrs. Mary A. Corcoran, a native of Ireland, who came to St. Louis, Mo., when a baby. By this union were born ten children, five now living, a son and four daughters. Mrs. Lyons has a daughter by a previous marriage. Mr. Lyons owns 320 acres of good land, and has lived in this county twenty-eight years, being accounted a successful farmer and a highly respected citizen. He is a Democrat in politics, is a member of the C. K. of A., and he and wife are members of the Catholic Church.

Solomon E. McKay, M. D., is the eldest of four children - three of whom are living - born to the marriage of Dr. S. H. McKay and Lucy A. Moxley, who were born, respectively, in Kentucky and Virginia. Both came to Missouri when young, and married in Lincoln County, and were earnest and devoted members of the Missionary Baptist Church. The father was a graduate of the St. Louis Medical College, and during the war

Ifedioal ( lollege, and was graduated from thai institution in 1 ^7o. and soon after located it Ifackville, wrhere be ha- met with good i'- b m the practice of In- profession. II'- 1- a Republican in politics, and has 1 - * - 1 1 a delegate t<> the State convention the last two tiiii- He belongs t<> the A. ( ). I \V.. and in 1^77

- i tmes Martin EdcLellan, an extensive farmer and stock raiser of Lincoln County, M <. was born in ('lav County, M December 22, and i- tb< m of Dr. William 1 md Bmaline (Millei GdoLellan, natives of Smith County, Tenn., and W'indom. \t, respectively. In earlv life the father orraduated from a medical collide m Cincinnati, Ohio, and while in that State he married Mi-- Miller, wh me with her parents to that locality m 1815, Por man) years Dr. BCoLellan practiced successfully in Ohio. Pennsylvani Illinois, Michigan, Iowa and Mi--oiiri. whciv ln« passed his last days, dying at

[ndependence, where the mother -till lives at the age of seventi eight; though so far advanced in years she does her own work. Their family consisted ^( sii children, onli two now living -one son and a daughter. James Martin BfcLellan learned the printer's trade while growing up, Berving an apprenticeship of about two and one -half peai Sis higher education was received at Greauga Seminary, Chester, Ohio, and at Western Reserve Teachers* Seminary, Kirkland. Ohio. He then went to Michigan, taught sohool a short time, and while there read law under William Newton, of Flint, Mich., heing admitted to the bar in L860. In the year 1862 he came to Troy, Lincoln Co., Mo., and accepted the position of deputy county clerk, which ot)ico he held continuously until ls75.

During the war he served a time as captain of Company A, Sixty-seventh Missouri State Militia. While acting as deputy clerk he also practiced his chosen profession, and after leaving that position gave his entire attention to law. He was county school commissioner for thirteen years, and organized and put into working order the public schools of the county. In 1880 failing health drove him from the practice of law, and he then engaged in farming and the raising of short-horned cattle and Percheron horses. He owns a fine farm of 500 acres adjoining the town of Troy, besides other lands. In 1865 he married Miss Martha W. Cummings, a native of Indiana. Nine children were born to this union, six now living. Mrs. McLellan is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. McLellan is a Democrat in politics, and is a Knight Templar in Masonry. During the sale of railroad bonds of Lincoln County, Mr. McLellan was appointed agent for the county, and $150,000 worth of bonds were given him to dispose of, the court not requiring him to give bond. While this was contrary to all business principles, it showed unbounded confidence in him, which was not betrayed.

David M. Magruder was born in Henry County, Ky., October 9, 1831, and is of Scotch ancestry. His parents, Alpheus and Sarah (Martinie) Magruder, were born in Maryland and Kentucky in 1803 and 1812, and died in Lincoln County, Mo., in 1858 and 1886, respectively. When the family first came to America they spelled their name McGregor, but to escape the prosecutions of the English they changed the name to Magruder. The parents were married in Kentucky, and in 1852 came to Lincoln County, where they spent the remainder of their days. David M. is the eldest of their nine children. He was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. After remaining with his parents until twenty-three years of age, he engaged in farming on his own responsibility, and by industry and economy has secured a farm of 610 acres. Previous to the war he was a member of the old Whig party, but since that time has voted the Democratic ticket. He was married in 1855 to Letitia A. Magruder, of Kentucky. She bore him five sons and died in 1872. Five years later he married Mrs. Phoebe (Estes) Day, and by her is the father of two daughters. Both husband and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.