Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 11 of 16)

Drs. D. C. & M. H. Wilson

physicians, are sons of Charles and Susan (Howard) Wilson, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of New York. Dr. D. C. Wilson was born in Stephenson County, Illinois, March 19, 1839. He was reared in his native county and was educated in the schools of Mount Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois. He also attended the commercial college in Chicago, and graduated in St. Louis. In 1855 his parents moved to Chatfield, Minnesota, and when he was eighteen years of age he commenced his career as a civil engineer, which he continued till 1861. During this time he was elected county surveyor. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Second Minnesota Volunteer Infantry ? remained in the service for three years, and was mustered out as commissary sergeant, having participated in many important battles, among which were the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Chickamauga, Chattanooga and others. After being mustered out he returned to Minnesota, and from there went to California, where he entered the medical college of San Francisco, from which institution he was graduated three years later. Dr. W. was occupied at his practice in the city of San Francisco till 1873, when he moved to Terre H*iute, Indiana, having in the winter of 1872 attended the Bellevue College, of New York. He lectured two terms in the Physicians' Medical College of Indianapolis. Since his return from California he has been engaged in practice over different states, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and also in Salt Lake City, Utah, and other localities, making a specialty of the eye, in the treatment of which he has been very successful. He was in Memphis during the period of the yellow fever in 1878, and rendered valuable medical assistance. Coming to Missouri in June, 1879, he located 'n MaryviUe. Dr. M. H. Wilson was also born in Stephenson County in 1844, and in 1855 removed with his parents to Minnesota. He enlisted in 1862 in the Fifth Minnesota Infantry, and served two years. After being mustered out he returned to Minnesota and commenced the study of medicine with his brother as preceptor, and attended lectures at St. Louis and Cincinnati, graduating from the latter place. He has since been associated with his brother in the active practice of his profession.

Wiles & Avery

manufacturers of listing plows, corn drills and other agricultural implements. Among the manufacturing industries of Northwest Missouri, and one that is taking a front rank, is the establishment of these gentlemen. The famous Eureka Listing Plow and Corn Drill combined, which they manufacture extensively, is meeting with a wide and well merited success in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and other states. Their foundry and machine shops are equipped with the latest improved machinery to facilitate in the manufacture of these implements. Aaron Wiles is a native of Ohio, and was born in Adams County, October 19, 1828. When he was quite young his father, Thomas, immigrated to Missouri, locating in Bates County, being among the first settlers. The subject of this memoir here spent his earlier days, eventually returning to his native state, where he learned the blacksmith trade. In 1847, he again came to Missouri, taking up his abode in St. Joseph, where he worked at his trade until 1853, when he went to California, and resided in the land of gold until 1857. He returned to St. Joseph and embarked in the manufacture of wagons, in company with Ed. Dutton. At the breaking out of the rebellion, he enlisted in Company C, of the Fourteenth Kansas Cavalry, and as veterinary surgeon, was in twenty-eight engagements, and served through until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged, returning to St. Joseph, Missouri. In 1867, he came to Maryville, and engaged in the manufacturing business with Mr. Avery. This co-partnership existed two years, when Mr. Wiles withdrew, and did business alone until 1880, when the present partnership was formed. Mr. Wiles is a first-class mechanic, is noted for his many sterling qualities, and is, held in high esteem by his fellow citizens. He is a Master Mason, and a member of the I. O. O. F. He was married in 185 1, to Miss Ruth Thurman. By this marriage they have five children : Charles, Walter, Thomas, Maud, Lawson. Mr. Avery is a native of Summit County, Ohio, and was born January 25, 1840. When quite young he removed with his parents to Missouri, locating at Booneville, where his father, A. A., was engaged in the manufacture of carriages, and for a number of years was identified with the leading manufactures of that portion of the state. The subject of this sketch here learned his trade and resided until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in Company H, of the Thirty-fifth Missouri, and in the defense of the Union cause, served until the close, participating in many of the stirring engagements. Upon the close of the war, he came to St. Joseph, and after a temporary sojourn, engaged in the merchandise business at Fillmore, continuing until 1868, when he came to Maryville and embarked in manufacturing, in which branch he has been interested to the present time. Being a mechanic of superior merit, he has attained a well deserved reputation throughout the country. Mr. Avery has been twice married; first, in 1870, to Miss Lettie Andrews, now deceased. His present wife was formerly Miss Lottie Vanlcon. He has three children : Frankie, Charles, and Grace, the latter being by his first wife. He is a Master Mason, and a charter member of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470.

Elias Williams

proprietor of the City Mills, of Maryville, is a native of Wales, and was born June 26, 1849. He was reared and educated in his native country, becoming thoroughly conversant with the milling business, which he followed in Wales till 1868, when he came to America, landing at New York. Since that time he has followed this same trade. He was located in Utica, New York, for one year, then in Philadelphia for six months, and afterward for six months was in Cincinnati. At the expiration of this time he came to Missouri and resided in St. Joseph till 1875. From that period until now he has been in his present mill, he being the only one engaged in this enterprise in the town. Consequently he is doing a thriving business. Mr. Williams is a member of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, A. F. and A. M.; also of White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, I. O. O. F. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias.

George H. Wood

farmer and stock raiser, section 14, was born in Bracken County, Kentucky, December 20, 18 18. His father, William Wood, was a native of Pennsylvania. His mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Huston, was a native of Maryland, a full cousin of the noted Samuel Huston, of Texas fame. George accompanied his parents to Clermont County, Ohio, when ten years of age, and there he was principally raised on a farm, and received a common school education. In 1836 he moved to Edgar County, Illinois, with his parents, and remained there until 1853, engaged in agricultural pursuits. In the fall of that year he came westward, arriving in Nodaway County, Missouri, November 1st. He settled on Platte River and built the first cabin on the west side of the river for twelve miles up and down. He purchased his present farm in February, 1870, and now owns sixty-two acres. He has a handsome residence, with a five view of Maryville, some three miles distant, and a a good orchard, with all kinds of fruit. During the late war he was in the service all the time ; first, in the Home Guard, and then he enlisted in the regular service, Company K, Forty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He has filled the office of constable many terms. Politically he is a staunch Republican, formerly being a Whig. When he landed in Nodaway County he owned two yoke of oxen, an old wagon with his household goods, and had fifty cents in cash, with a wife and three children to support. It is such hard working men that build up a new country. In the fall of 1881 he took a trip west, through Nebraska, Colorado and Nevada, to San Francisco, thence to Oregon and Washington Territory. He returned to San Francisco and went through Lower California, Arizona, New Mexico and Kansas, and back to Nodaway county, having traveled 6,400 miles. Mr. Wood was married February 1, 1843, to Miss Abigail C. Holmes, a native of Brown Count}-, Ohio, born September 10, 1825. They have five children living : Torrisa, born December 20, 1849 (now Mrs. Jacob Riley) ; Charles C, born December 4, 1855 ; Mary J., born July 10, 1858; Julia J., born September 18, i860, and Francis E., born September 7, 1863. Mrs. Wood is a member of the Methodist Church.

George Worst

dealer in hardware, stoves, agricultural implements, etc., is a native of Saxe-Coburg, Germany, and was born April 7, 1837. He resided at his birthplace until 1855, when he immigrated to America, and settled in West Virginia, where he lived four years, working the most of the time on a farm. During the late war, he enlisted in Company G, Thirtysecond Ohio Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, and was parolled. He participated in some of the hardest fought battles of the war, among them being the siege of Vicksburg and battle of Atlanta, where he was wounded. He served until the close of the war, and was mustered out with his regiment, at Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Worst returned to Ohio, and remained in that state and Illinois until 1869, when he came to St. Joseph, Missouri, and entered the employ of Victor B. Buck, with whom he continued until 187 1. He then settled in Maryville, and engaged in the agricultural implement business, and, in 1879, interested himself in the general hardware trade, in which he has built up a large and constantly increasing trade. He is a good illustration of what an industrious man can accomplish, having come here without means. What he now has is the result of his own industry and good management. He married Miss Belle Hess, of Unionville, Putnam County, Missouri. They have three children : Alice, Trueman and pastor of the Presbyterian Church, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, August 29, 1842. His father, James Workman, was a native of Ohio, and by occupation a farmer. His mother, formerly Miss Catherine Barnett, was born in Pennsylvania. Abram was reared to manhood at his birthplace, receiving a preparatory education in the Powhattan High Schools. He entered the West Alexandria Academy of Pennsylvania, and from this he entered the senior class in the Franklin College, of Athens, Ohio, graduating with honors in June, 1869. He also completed a scientific course in Latin and Greek. In September, 1869, he entered the Western Theological Seminary at Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, and graduated in April, 1872. Before he had finished his course he received a call from the churches of Hamilton and Wythe, of Illinois, and after leaving college he filled these pulpits for eighteen months as a supply minister. In Octol er, 1873, he received a call from the Union Presbyterian Church of Maryville. He took charge of the church as pastor in February, 1874, and was ordained and regulary installed as pastor in April, of the same year. Since that time he has been an active worker here, and has not held a communion service during this time but what there have been several additions to the church. During the year 1 88 1 forty-one members were added. Mr. Workman was married December 16, 1876, to Miss Louise I. Howater, daughter of Henry and Eliza Howater, of Knoxville. She is a graduate of Wesleyan University of Athens, Tennessee.

Eli Wray

ingham County, West Virginia, and his mother, Rachel (Neal) Wray, was born in Bedford County, Virginia. Eli remained in his native count)' till twelve years of age, when, with his parents, he moved to Orange County, Ohio. He was reared on a farm and was educated in the old-fashioned subscription schools. In the fall of 1855, he emigrated to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided, at that time the county being but a wilderness and abounding with game. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Millitia. Mr. W. has taken quite an interest in educational matters, and has been a member of the school board for many terms. He now has a landed estate of 280 acres, from which he has an excellent view of the city of Maryville. Politically he is a Republican. He was married June, 1838, to Miss Mary Wiseman, who was born September 3, 18 [9, and is a native of Virginia. They have eleven children living : Alonzo, born April 15, 1839 > George W., born March 5, 1841 ; John J., born March 9, 1843 > Sarah S.,born January 19, 1847, (now Mrs. William Sheldon); Samuel M., born March 18, 1849; Alvin A., born July 5, 1851 ; Alfred N.,born February 8, 1854; Lorania, born February 12, 1856, (now Mrs. Frank'in Maxon); Mary F., born June 3, 1858 ; Lettie J., born April 25, 1861 ; William H., born December 27, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. W. are active members of the M. E. Church, he having been a class leader for forty years. His brother and uncle organized the first Sabbath School in the vicinity under a willow tree.

is of the firm of Wray & Moore, dealers in staple and fancy groceries and provisions. This firm, although comparatively a new one, is nevertheless doing a very extensive business. They have a large and complete stock in their line, and as business men, are well and favorably known. The senior member of the firm, I. N. Wray, is a native of Ohio, and was born December 8, 1839. At the age of fourteen years he accompanied the family to Missouri and settled in this county, where he was reared to manhood and received his education, spending his boyhood in agricultural pursuits. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted July 17, 1861, in Company I, First Nevada Regiment, and served till July 1, 1866. During that time he participated in many hard fought battles, among which were Shiloh, and from there through the Arkansas campaign. At the close of his term of service in 1866, he returned to this county and was elected sheriff, serving for two years. He then resumed farming, till, in 1870, he was again elected to the office of sheriff and held the position till 1872. It may truthfully be said of him that he discharged his duties, with credit to the county and honor to himself. He was engaged in tilling the soil till 1876, when he was appointed assessor of this township, and on June 6, 188 1, he became associated with

Mr. Kuenster in business under the firm name of Kuenster & Wray. This co-partnership existed till December of that year, when Mr. Moore became a partner. Mr. Wray was united in marriage December 31, 1866, to Miss Sarah Crane, a native of Indiana. They have seven children : Minnie, Harold, Ernest, Burton, Katie, Vern and Roland. He is a member of Nodaway Lodge of the A. F. and A. M., of this city, also a member of White Cloud Lodge No. 92, I. O. O. F. He was president of the Fair Association of this county for one year.

Henry T. Wray

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, April 13, 1844. His father, John Wray, was born in Monroe County, Virginia, and his mother, Sarah (Wiseman) Wray, was a native of Rockingham County, Virginia. Henry was taken to Gallia County, Ohio, in 1845, and remained there until 1853, when his parents moved west, and wintered in Hillsboro, Henry County, Iowa. In the spring of 1854 they came to Nodaway County, and settled in Polk Township, though the county was then wild and unsettled. On this frontier Henry was raised to manhood on the farm, receiving an education, such as the country schools afforded. Becoming proficient in the use of tools, he did all his own carpenter work, and he does so at present. During the war he was a strong Union man. He first served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and in July, 1864, he enlisted in Company K, Forty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Being ill, he was unfit for duty most of the time. He filled the office of sergeant, and was discharged on account of disability, June 30, 1865. He takes a great interest in educational matters, and has served some nine consecutive years as clerk of the district. He owns his old homestead of twenty-eight acres and an interest in 300 acres. Mr. Wray is a strong Republican. He was married February 25, 1863, to Miss Maria A. Partridge, a native of Clark County, Illinois, born June 23, 1845. They have nine children living : Theodore K., born November 21, 1864; Albert A., born April 30, 1866; William N., born April 10, 1868 ; J. Carroll, born October 22, 1869 ; Edith L., born January 3, 1872 ; Perris E., born September 20, 1874; George T., born July 18, 1876; Frank W., born October 23, 1878, and Charles H., born October 3, 1880. Mr. Wray has always been an active Christian worker in the M. E. Church. He was licensed to preach at the conference held at Mound City, Holt County, Missouri, in November, 1881, and now fills some appointments, often officiating as class leader.

proprietor of meat market, was born in Baden, Germany,' on the 6th of July, 1826. He was reared to manhood at his birthplace, receiving fair educational advantages, and in 1857 immigrated to America, landing at New York. He first settled in Morgan County, Illinois, where he was engaged in stock dealing and butchering. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted as a private in Company L, Sixth Illinois Cavalry, and served until the close of the war, being promoted to first lieutenant. He took part in the battles of Nashville, Franklin, Port Hudson and many others, serving under Ben Grearson. At the close of the war he again settled in Morgan County, and engaged in stock dealing and shipping stock to New York City for John D. Alexander. Coming to Nodaway County, he located at Maryville, January 30, 1868, and here embarked in stock dealing, shipping and butchering. He soon opened his meat market, one of the finest in the city. He owns twenty-seven acres of land inside the corporation of Maryville, and has his grounds well arranged. He also has a great many grapes and 600 apple trees, and is engaged in dealing quite largely in stock shipping to Chicago. Mr. Yehle was married in 1867 to Josephine Wisenburg, a native of Baden, Germany. They have three children : Conrad, born November 25, 1869; Lambert, born March 31, 1878; and Katie, born May 5, 1880. They are members of the Catholic Church of Maryville.

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, is a native of Charlotte County, Virginia, and was born April 13, 1825. In 1832, with his parents, he moved to Ross County, Ohio, and settled some eight miles east of Chillicothe on a farm. His father, who was in the war of 1812, was a native of North Carolina. His mother was a native of Virginia. Mr. Alday was married in Illinois to Miss Edith Dixon, who died in 1864, leaving three children : Susan, William and Martha E. He was married the second time in 1867, to Miss C. Morris, a native of Washington County, Ohio. She was born October I, 1842, and subsequently, with her parents, moved to Indiana. By this union they have two children, Harvey and Ada. Mr. A. is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, of Quitman. Mrs. A. is a member of the United Brethren Church. His farm comprises 80 acres of fine land under good cultivation, with abundance of fruit.

William P. Bacon

farmer, section 23, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, and was born April 1, 1823. He was a son of John W. and Elizabeth Bacon. The former was born in England in 1786, being a nephew of Lord Bacon, of that country. The mother was a native of Virginia, born in 1783. With her parents she moved to Kentucky. Here she was married, and with her husband settled in Hamilton County, Ohio. The elder Bacon died in i860, and his wife in i860, also. William spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state. He was married to Martha D. Home, who was born June 6, 1822. She died December 12, 1853, leaving one child living: Mary E. Emma R. was deceased. Mr. Bacon married the second time in March, 1875, Miss Leah Graves, a native of Vinton County, Ohio. She is the daughter of Nathan D. and Sarah Graves. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Bacon settled in Stark Illinois, improving a fine farm of eighty acres. Upon selling out they came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and here Mr. B. purchased his present farm of 160 acres of finely improved land. Their family consists of two children : Dora M. and Ira P. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the United Brethren Church.

John H. Baker

farmer and bridge builder, section 7, was born in Owen County, Indiana, January 25, 1830, and was a son of David and Aria (Johnson) Baker, who were natives of Henry County, Kentucky. The former was born in February, 1800, and died in June, 1880. His mother was born January 1, 1805. After being married they settled in Owen Count}-, Indiana, near Gosport, in 1840, and there Mrs. Baker now resides with a daughter. John spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native county. He started out in life for himself as a farmer when at the age of twenty-one years. He was married the 2d of March, 185 1, to Miss Rachel Pierson, a native of Owen County, Indiana, born May 8, 1830. She was the daughter of George W. and Sarah (Crafton) Pierson, the former of Bourbon County, Kentucky, and the latter a native of Virginia. They settled in Scott County, Indiana, and here the mother died and the father was married the second time. Mr. and Mrs. Baker settled in (Owen Count}-, Indiana, purchasing a farm, and in 1856 sold out and moved to Gosport, where he did a butchering business till [858. He then bought a farm and continued farming till 1868, when he sold out and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing his present farm in [869. To this he moved in 1870. Mr. and Mrs. 15. have a family of : John H. Jr., Florence F., Harriet C. and Schuyler C, living, and Charles, Vinson, Sarah A., Alice A., Mar}- E. and Harrison ()., deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are members of the Christian Church.

John S. Bilby

farmer and cattle feeder, section 19. This gentleman's farm consists of some 7,000 acres, situated on the west side of the Nodaway River. He is a native of Morris County, New Jersey, and was born January 19, 1833, being a son of John and Delilah (Slikes) Bilby, both natives of the same -county and state. The father is now deceased. The mother still resides in New Jersey. After being married, they settled within a mile of their birthplace. John S. spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and learned the carpenter trade. In 1856, he went to Fulton County, Illinois, and worked at his trade till 1859, when he purchased a farm, and devoted his time to farming and raising stock. This he continued till 1861, when he moved to McDonough County, Illinois, and soon became one of the largest live stock shippers of that part of Illinois, and also owned a large amount of land. In March, 1868, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and becoming pleased with the country, he soon purchased some 500 acres, near where he now resides, and began the life of a cattle feeder. He was married January 24, 1859, to Miss Margaret M. Applegate, a native of Morris County, New Jersey, born on the 25th of December, 1832. She was a daughter of Moses and Mary M. (Mesinger) Applegate, the former a native of Salem County, New Jersey. He was born in November, 1784, and died in December, 1864. The mother was born in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, December 25, 1794, and died March 16, 1846. They were married in 181 1. Mr. B.'s religious preferences are with the M. E. Church. Mrs. B. is a Presbyterian. Their family consists of four children : Francis E., J. E., R. I. and N. Y.

Reuben Brunson

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, is a native of New York, and was born March 20, 1825, the son of Seymour and Harriet (Gould) Brunson. His father was born in 1796, and died in 1836. His mother was born in 1801, and died in 1879. They were married and settled in New York, afterwards moved to Kirkland, Eake County, Ohio, and in a few years to Hancock County, Illinois. Here the father died. When at the age of twelve years, on July 4, 1837, by the explosion of a powder flask, Reuben lost his right hand and was crippled in the left one. He then worked on a farm in Adams County, Illinois, contriving to do most all kinds of farm work. He was married June 10, 1847, to Miss Adeline E. Sweat, a native of Vermont, born September 10, 1830. She was a daughter of James and Cynthia Sweat. Mr. and Mrs. Brunson settled on a farm in Adams County, Illinois, and in 1871 came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased their present farm. They are members of the Christian Church. Their family consists of Jerusha, Harriet, Henry, Eilybern, Charles, Albert, George and John. Emma J. is deceased.

farmer and cattle feeder, section 26, was born in Woodford County, 111., October 1, 1840, and is a son of William D. and Amanda J. (Wigington) Callaway, who were natives of Christian County, Kentucky. The father was born in 1803, and the mother in 1S13. She died April 4, 1876. They had settled in Caldwell County, Kentucky, he being a wheelwright by trade, and from there moved to Woodford County, Illinois, in 1836, being among the first pioneers in that county. In 1839, they located in Putnam County, Illinois, and, in 1846, returned to, Kentucky, and thence to Cass County, Illinois. In 1853, Menard County, Illinois, became their home, coming next to Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1872, and to Holt County, Missouri, in 1877. Alfred passed his youth in Cass and Menard Counties, Illinois, and May 6, 1861, he enlisted as a private, for three months, in the Fourteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out August 3, of the same year. He then re-enlisted in Company F, Twenty-eighth Volunteer Infantry? being mustered in the 23d of August, 1861. He was in the battles of Fort Henry, Pittsburg Landing, siege of Corinth, Hatchie River, Cold Water, Collinsville, Tennessee, siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jackson, Vidalia, Mississipi, Fort Spanish and Whistle Station. The regiment was sent to Brownville, Texas, in July, 1865, and remained there till 1866. He was mustered out at Springfield, Illinois, April 6, 1866, as first lieutenant. Mr. Callaway returned to Menard County, Illinois, and February 7, 1867, he was married to Mary E. Bracking, a native of Menard County, Illinois, born May 22, 1848. She is the daughter of James and Arminda (Blaine) Bracking. The former was born in Bath County, Kentucky, February 13, 1820, and the latter in Menard County, in 1828. They were married in 1847, and then settled in Menard County, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Callaway located in Menard County, Illinois, and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1871, settling some five miles northwest of Quitman. His farm consists of 200 acres of finely improved land. Their family consists of seven children living, and one dead : Herbert, Arthur, Paul, Lottie A., Harry D., Chauncy, and Alfred. Frankie J. is deceased.

physician, Quitman, a native of Butler County, Ohio, was born March 9, 1 83 1, and is a son of Vincent and Anna A. (Smalley) Davis. The former was a native of Elizabethtown, New Jersey, and was born February 16, 1782. With his parents he moved to Butler County, Ohio, in 1804, his father being the owner of the first grist mill in that locality. Vincent's parents returned to New Jersey in 1806. He married Miss Anna

Smalley in 1808, she having been born in New Jersey but raised in Pennsylvania. With her parents she moved to Butler County, Ohio, in 1805. Mr. and Mrs. D. settled in Butler County, Ohio, he dying March 30, 1872, and his wife March 16, 1877. Francis M. Davis spent his boyhood days and received an excellent education in his native county. He commenced the study of medicine when at the age of eighteen years, in the office of Dr. Warhor, remaining for two years, and during the winter of 1855-6 he attended lectures at the Miami Medical College at Cincinnati, Ohio. In the spring of 1856 he went to Lee County, Iowa, and speculated in stock and land till October 4, 1861, when he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Regiment Iowa Cavalry. He was promoted to second lieutenant September 4, 1862, and to captain February 25, 1863. He participated in the battle of Milligan's Bend, and was with General Curtis through Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. He resigned June 26, 1863, on account of disability then returned to Iowa and visited Salt Lake City in the summer of 1865. During that fall he went to Cincinnati and again attended lectures. He graduated March 3, 1876, with the highest honors of the college, and located at Wheeling, Indiana, where he practiced till the fall of 1881. He then went to Woodsdale, Ohio, and in November, 1881, came to Quitman, Nodaway County, Missouri. Dr. Davis was married February 19, 185 1, to Miss Elizabeth Taylor, a native of Butler County, Ohio. She was born August 1, 1830, and is a daughter of Francis and Matilda (Swearinger) Taylor. She died February 20, 1880, leaving three children: Edward W., Anna M., and Ben S. One son, John, is deceased. The Doctor's second marriage occurred July 12, [880, to Miss Mary E. Spencer, a native of Howard County, Indiana, who was born October 23, 1850. Her parents were Elijah and Mary (Gibson) Davis, both of Ohio. They were married in January, 1849, a»d then settled in Howard County, Indiana, and moved to Delaware County, Indiana, in 1865. Mrs. Davis is a member of the M. E. Church.

Marshall Ford

farmer and stock raiser, section 7, is a native of Pulaski County, Kentucky, and was born May 27, 18 19. His parents were Reuben and Elizabeth (Petty) Ford. The father was born in Culpeper County, Virginia, and was raised in Madison County, Virginia. He was born in 1786 and died in 1854. The mother was born and raised in Culpeper County, Virginia. She was born in 1790 and died in 1849. They were married in 1809 and settled in Virginia, and moved to Pulaski County, Kentucky, near Somerset, where they settled on a farm. Marshall spent his youth and received his education in his native county. He started out in life as a farmer. August 12, 1841, he was married to Miss Lucy A. Hutchison, a native of Wayne County, Kentucky, born August 7, 1826.

She is a daughter of Wm. Hutchison, a native of North Carolina, born in 1801, and Susan (Weaver) Hutchison, a native of Madison County, Virginia, born, in 1802. The former died in 1834. They were married in 1820, and settled in Wayne County, Kentucky, where the mother still resides. Mr. and Mrs. Ford located in Wayne County, Kentucky, on a farm, and in 1847 moved to Pulaski County, remaining there till 1850. They then sold their property, and with the family moved to Missouri and settled in Andrew County, near Savannah. In 1853 tney came to Nodaway County and purchased a farm six miles northeast of Maryville, and in 1857 returned to Andrew County. The year following Mr. F. purchased and settled on his present farm, consisting of 240 acres of finely improved land, with good buildings and fruit. Mr. Ford is a distant relative of Chief Justice Marshall, of Kentucky. Mrs. Ford is a member of the Christian Church. He is a Mason in good standing. They have seven children living : Susan H., Jennetta C, Belle T., Jefferson D., Albert S. J., Fannie K., Marshall J. They have lost five children : Allen W., Margaret, Cassius M., James P., and Catherine H. His grandfather, Petty, emigrated from England as tailor for a colony in Virginia.

John B. Garton

farmer and stock raiser, section 6. This pioneer was born in Switzerland County, Indiana, January 12, 1814, the son of Tockeria and Polly (Miller) Garton, who were natives of Kentucky. The father was born the 6th of March, 178 1, and died on the 19th of August, 1852. The mother was born in 1783, and died in 1856. They were married June 14, 1804, and then settled in Switzerland County, Indiana, moving from there to Decatur County, Indiana, and then to Buchanan Count)', Missouri, in 1839, locating near DeKalb. John's boyhood days were passed in his native state. May 2j, 1833, he married Miss Louisa Loyd, who died in June, 1839, leaving three children : William Zackary, Rebecca M. and A. J. Mr. G., with his children, then came to Missouri. He was married the second time August 6, 1840, to Miss Sarah Hedgepath, a native of Green County, Kentucky, born July 29, 1816. She was a daughter of James and Ruth H. (Jones) Hedgepath, natives of Virginia. The father was born in 1769, and died in 1843 ; the mother was born in 1770, and died in 1840. They were married in 1 7 S S . Mr. and Mrs. Garton settled in Nodaway Count)-, Missouri, near Graham, in 1841, and in 1849 moved to St. Joseph, but returned to "Nodaway County in [852 and located in Green township. Mrs. G. died April 17, 1874, leaving the following children : Rutha A., born April 29, 1841. (supposed to be the eldest person now living who was born in Nodaway Count)- ; James 1!., Bathana E., John C, Louis J. and George W. now living, ami Mary E., Sarah J. and Joel A. deceased. Mr. Garton was married the third time March 18, 1875, to Miss Adaline Burton, a native of Pulaski County, Kentucky, born October 14, 1826. Her parents were Samuel and Margaret Burton. Rutha A. Garton was married to Mr. E. H. Bentley, May 3, 1863. He was a native of Rush County, Kentucky, where he was born October 3, 1839. He came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1852, and died June 29, 1875, leaving a family of : Emma J., Bunyan L. and Sarah W. living, and Milton R. deceased.

John Groom

John Groom was born in Clark County, Kentucky, May 1, 1817. William Groom and Mary Groom, his father and mother, were Kentuckians by birth. In the beginning of the year 1820, William Groom removed with his family to what is now Boone County, Missouri, where he remained through the winter of r820-l. In the spring of 1821, he removed thence to Clay County, Missouri, where he continued to make his home until his death, March 14, 1822. William Groom left surviving him his widow and seven children, four boys and three girls. In 1826, his mother married John McGill. John Groom lived with his mother and stepfather until the year 1833. Shortly after his marriage with Mrs. Groom, John McGill was appointed Indian agent among the Kaws, under General William Clark, the companion of Captain Meriwether Lewis, in the expedition to explore the northwestern territory. After this appointment, young Groom removed with his stepfather to the agency, sixty-five miles west of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. After a stay of four or five years at the agency, John Groom came to Clinton County, Missouri, where he remained a few months, and thence removed with his stepfather to Old Agency Ford, in Buchanan County, Missouri, where he engaged in the business of blacksmithing. There he located a claim on 160 acres of land, and remained on it two years. On the 8th of August, 1842, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Headrich, daughter of Joseph Headrich, of Buchanan County. In 1834, a company of sixteen dragoons, commanded by Lieutenant Parks, from Fort Leavenworth, came to his cabin, which he had built on his claim. The company had orders to demolish all cabins found within the reservation, afterwards known as the Platte Purchase. They tore off his clapboard roof, but being hospitably entertained by Mr. Groom, they left without doing further injury to his humble dwelling. While an infant, in the year 1820, he was several times taken to the house of Colonel Daniel Boone. His sister, Sarah Groom, afterwards in 1837, married Lindsay Boone, grandson of that renowned hunter. In 1832, he visited Joseph Robidoux, who then lived in a little log hut, covered with clapboards, and located near the mouth of the Blacksnake. The place was called Robidoux' Landing. Joseph Robidoux occupied this tene- ment with his two squaws. Hearing that his wife was expected on a certain steamboat, he endeavored when the boat came in sight to rid himself of his housekeepers. One he persuaded to leave. The other was obstinate, and Robidoux was compelled to throw her out the window. The fall broke one of her legs. Robidoux had her carefully nursed until she recovered. In 1843 Mr. Groom removed from Buchanan to DeKalb County, when he purchased a farm near Maysville. From this place he removed in 1854 to Nodaway County. He located west of the Nodaway River, and there entered 200 acres of land. This land is now owned by George Malvern and John Woods. Here he lived until 1866, when he removed to the farm on which he now lives, which is the southwest quarter of section 19, township 65, of range 37, in Green Township. Mr. Groom has six children now living, namely: Joseph, John, Newton, Aaron Wesley, Jacob and Robert. The last two are minors and live with their father. Jo'seph married Sarah Jane Randalls, of Kentucky; John married Annie Osborn, of Nodaway County; and Newton married Dora Thueman, of Nodaway County. All the married sons are farmers and live near their father. Aaron Wesley is single and lives with his father. When John Grooms first settled in the valley of the Nodaway River the last bear had perished by the huntsman's rifle, a few deer still remained, prairie chickens and turkeys abounded, wolves were numerous and destroyed all the sheep of the farmer. Thieving bands of Pottawatomies, from their reservation in Kansas, frequently visited the lost hunting grounds, and were seen camping or hunting in the valley. At the celebration of the Fourth of July, 1880, Mr. Groom was the recipient of a silver-headed cane, as being one of the oldest settlers of the Platte Purchase. As is the case with most of our pioneers, Mr. Groom has always enjoyed the most perfect health. Although now in his sixty-fifth year, his vigorous frame and serenity of mind give promise that his life, like that of Daniel Boone, who dangled him when a baby on his knee, will be prolonged to four score and ten.

John Gwin

farmer, section 30, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, December 25, 1842. His parents, Daniel and Mary (James) Gwin, were natives of Pennsylvania. After their marriage they settled in Morrow Count)', Ohio, moving from there to Richland County, Wisconsin, in 1854, where they settled on a farm. The father was born in 1803, and died in 1876. The mother died in August, 1854. John spent his boyhood days and received a good education in Wisconsin. He enlisted, in the fall of 1861, in Company D, Eleventh Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and was in the battles of Vicksburg, Jackson, Champion's Hill, Big Black, Fort Blakely and Spanish Fort. IK- was mustered out September 4, 1865, at Madi- son, Wisconsin. Mr. Gwin was married October 20, 1867, to Miss Ada Dodge, a native of Richland Count)-, Wisconsin, born October 4, 1849. She died January 8, 1870, leaving- two children, Charles and Jessie. They settled in Wisconsin, and moved to Illinois, and then to Atchison County, Missouri, in 1875, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1878. Mr. G. was married the second time, to Mrs. Sarah A. Gill, whose maiden name was O'Neal. She was a native of Green Count}-, Wisconsin, born August 17, 1847. She first married Edwin Gill, April 15, 1866, who was born January 14, 1843. He died March 7, 1876, leaving four children : Erwin E., Gordon G., Fred and Frankie K.

Joseph Headrick

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, was born in Howard County, Missouri, December 10, 1829, and is a son of Joseph and Sarah (Wilds) Headrick, natives of Garrard County, Kentucky. His father was born in 1793. and died in September, 1858. His mother, who was born in 1783, died in November, 1866. After being married, they settled in Howard County, Missouri, in 1822, moved to Cooper County in 1834, and to Clay County in 1839. In 1840 Buchanan County became their home, they locating near Gower, Clinton Count}-, and remained till 1846, when they moved to Holt County, coming to Nodaway County in the spring of 1854. The}' settled where the subject of this sketch now resides. Joseph spent his boyhood days mostly in Buchanan County, and with his parents came to Nodaway County. During the year 1848 he freighted in Nebraska. He was married November 12, 1849, to Miss Elizabeth Alford, a native of Virginia. She was a daughter of James and Margaret Alford, who settled in Holt County. She died December 16, 1856, leaving three children: Miranda J., James T., and Maggie E. Mr. H. was married the second time, November 8, 1857, to Miss Mary McCarty, a native of Missouri, born October 10, 1837. Her parents were James and Nancy McCarty. By this union they have four children living : Mary B., Sarah C, John E., and Robert F.; an infant son, Martha A., and Joseph W., are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. H. and two children are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. His farm comprises some 394 acres of improved land.

Henry Hitchcock

farmer and stock raiser, section 5, a native of Madison Count}-, New- York, was born July 18, 1837, and is a son of J. and C. (Hamlin) Hitchcock. The former was born in Bristol, Connecticut, August 19, 1803. The mother, a native of Connecticut, was born Jul}- 12, 1805. They were married December 27, 1826, and then settled in Madison County,

New York. Mrs. H. died October 8, 1848, and Mr. H. was married the second time in 1852, to Maria Hamlin. In 1853 they moved to Waukesha County, Wisconsin. He died September 22, 1853. Henry Hitchcock spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and with his parents he moved to Wisconsin, remaining at the homestead until 1861. He then enlisted in Company C, Twenty-eighth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged for disability. He returned to Wisconsin and sold out his interest and came to Nodaway County, purchasing a farm near Maryville in 1865. This he sold and then bought his present farm in 1866. He was married October 22, 1868, to Miss Martha E. Shell, a native of Platte County, Missouri. She was born August 31, 1850, and was a daughter of Solomon and Sarah (Lemmons) Shell, the former of North Carolina, born February 11, 1815, and the mother a native of Clark County, Indiana, was born August 17, 1820. They were married September 27, 1837, and settled in Indiana, moving to Platte County, Missouri, in 1841, and to Nodaway Count}' in 1856. Mr. and Mrs. H. are both members of the Christian Church. Their family consists of John S., C. J., Era L., Henry, George Sidney, Alfred B., and Charles A., living; they lost one daughter* Mary.

J. M. Holt

farmer and stock raiser, section 10, was born in Bedford Count}', Tenn., May 24, 18 19, and is a son of John and Elizabeth Holt. His father was a native of Ireland, and his mother of North Carolina. They were married in 1815, and then became residents of Bedford Count}', Tennessee. There the senior Holt died. In 1850, the subject of this sketch, with his mother, moved to Clay County, Missouri, and in 1855 to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling where he now resides. He was married the 19th of November, 1840, to Miss Harriet J. Ayers, a native of Bedford County, Tennessee. She was born July 19, 1823, and was a daughter of Moses and Mary Ayers, natives of Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Holt have seven children living : Moses H., Alexander, John W., Elgivia, George M., L. R. and A. J. They have lost three : Mary, William J. and Phebe J. Both Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of Quitman Lodge, No. 196, of the Masonic fraternity, and one of the leading citizens of Green Township. In 1861 he enlisted in Capt. McOuittie's company under Gen. Price, and was in service till July.. (.852. He was once arrested for treason, but was afterwards discharged.

J. E. Huff

Huff. The former, a native of Virginia, was born in October, 1827, and died February 21, 1871. His mother was born in Indiana in 1833, and died in 1 87 1. They were married in 1852, and thm settled in McLean County, Illinois, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1859. They located one mile west of Quitman. J. E. passed his youth and received, his education in Nodaway County, Missouri. He was married September 10, 1875, to Miss Sarah McCormick, a native of Adair County, Illinois, born April 2, 1856. She was the daughter of John and Nancy McCormick. natives of Tennessee. After being married, they became located in McLean County, Illinois, and subsequently moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and from there went to Kansas. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Huff consists of two children : Martin C, born August 10, 1877, and James C, born August 21, 1879. Mr- Huff is a member of Comet Lodge, No. 284, I. O. O F., of Quitman. His farm consists of 280 acres of improved land.

Ephraim Johnston

farmer, section 24, was born in Ross County, Ohio, on the 7th of May,. 1823, and is the son of George and Nancy Johnston, the former of Rockingham County, Virginia, and his mother a native of Shippingsburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Johnston died in 1843, and his wife in 1855. They were married in 1800, and then settled in Ross County, Ohio, elevenmiles south of Chillicothe. Ephraim spent his boyhood days and received a common school education in his native county. He also, attended the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio, and in 1845,. returned to the homestead, where he devoted his time to farming. He' was married April 9, 1846, to Miss Rebecca Jones, a native of Ross- County, Ohio, born February 13, 1827. She is a daughter of Henry and Rachel (CorkenJ Jones, Her father was a native of New Jersey, born, February 22, 1791, and died March 16, 1871. He was in the war of 1812. Her mother was a native of Redstone, Pennsylvania,.born December 23,. 1796. She is now a resident of Ross County, Ohio. They were married, in 1816, after which they settled in Ross County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston settled in their native county,, and there remained till 1853,. when they moved to Jackson County, Ohio. In 1859, they became residents of Frankfort, Ross County, Ohio, and in 1862, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, locating where they now reside, some five miles southwest of Burlington Junction. They are both members of the M. E. Church. Mr. J. enlisted in 1864, in Company I, -- Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and did post duty at Columbus, Tennessee, and Camp Douglas, Chicago. He was mustered out at St. Louis, and discharged in. July, 1865. He then returned to his home, and devoted his time to farming. Mr. and Mrs. J. have eight children by this union : Augustus. Ade-

Augustus Johnston

Quitman. This gentleman is the senior member of the firm of Johnston & Radford, merchants. The general stock, with the building, is invoiced at $18,000. Mr. J. is a native of Ross County, Ohio, and was born on the 4th of February, 1847. He is the eldest son of Ephraim and Rebecca (Jones) Johnston, who were married April 9, 1846. They settled in Ross County, Ohio, and in 1853 moved to Jackson County, Ohio, and in 1859 returned to Ross County, there remaining till 1862. The)' then came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled northwest of Quitman, where he now resides. Augustus passed his boyhood days and received a good education in his native county. He accompanied his parents on their various moves, and when he came to Missouri had in his possession some $30. For two years he devoted his time during the summer months in assisting his father on the farm and in winters he taught school. In 1869 he leased 160 acres of uncultivated land and improved it. In 1870 he purchased 160 acres, made excellent improvements upon it, and on the 1st of January, 1878, with his partner, he bought the entire stock of merchandise of J. J. Daniels & Co. He has since continued in the mercantile business. Mr. Johnston married, on the 9th of April, 1874, Miss Henrietta Woods, a native of Licking County, Ohio, born Ma}- iS, 1854. She is a daughter of Jesse and Martha (Spencer) Woods, who were natives of Licking County, Ohio. Her father was born January 8, 1812, and her mother June 3, 1815. They were married September 3, 1835, and then settled in Licking Count}', Ohio. In 1855 the}' moved to LeRoy, McLean County, Illinois, and to Menard Count}' in 1859, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston are both members of the M. E. Church. Mr. J. is a member of Lodge No. 284 of the I. O. O. F. Their family consists of five children living: Ida M., born January 23, 1875 ; Flora E., born March 21, 1877; Ed. M., born September 6, 1878 ; Alma J., born February 26, 1880; and Rebecca, born December 12, 1881.

W. T. Long

farmer and stock raiser, section 11, a worth}' citizen of this township is a native of Madison County, Kentucky, and was born on the 16th of June, 1836. His parents were L. D. and Cynthia (Phelps) Long. The former, a native of Virginia, was born in 1809. He was shot at his residence by a party of bushwhackers on July 21, 1864. The mother of W. T. was a native of Madison County, Kentucky. After they were married they settled in Madison Count}-, Kentucky, and here the mother died in 1838. The father was married the second time, and then moved to Chariton Count}-, Missouri, in 1847. William spent his boyhood days and received his education in Chariton County, Missouri. In i860 he went to Clinton County, Missouri, and worked on a farm till February 2, 1862, when he enlisted in Company B, Sixth Regiment Missouri Militia, and did scouting duty in Missouri till March 1, 1865. He was mustered out at St. Louis, then returned to Clinton County, Missouri, and was married to Miss Eliza Allnutt, a native of Clinton County, born December 17, 1839. She was a daughter of N. H. and Esther (Parker) Allnutt, who were natives of Madison Count}-, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Long came to Nodaway Count}7 in 1868, and settled where the}- now- reside. Their family consists of seven children : W. D., born September 15, 1867 ; Hester Bell, born July 24, 1869; Thomas N., born April 12, 1871; C. A., born November 27, 1872; Maggie, born September 15, 1874; Frederick, born May 15, 1876. and Elgiva, born February 23, 1878.

H. B. Luce

farmer and stock raiser, section 19, is a native of Long Island, and was born December 10, 1835. His parents were John and Mary (Tuthill) Luce. The former, a native of Long Island, was born May 28, 1808, and died January 7, 1878. His mother was born on Long Island February 14, 18 1 2. John Luce was commander of a trading vessel. He and his wife finally settled on Long Island on a farm, remaining there till the spring of 1851, when they moved to Erie County, Ohio. They resided on a farm till 1857, then moved to Clark Count}', Missouri, but after selling out, located in Iriquois County, Illinois, in 1861. There Mrs. Luce now resides. Her husband was a son of John T. and Rachel (Terry) Luce, the former born in 1786 and died 1852, and the latter born in 1787 and died in 1842. John T. Luce's parents were Abraham and Jemima. The father was born in 1758 and died in 1843. The mother was born in 1766 and died in 1850. Abraham was a son of Eleazer and Prudence Luce. Eleazer was born in 1729 and died in 1792, and Prudence died in 1820. Eleazer's father, PLleazer Sr., who was born in 1700, died in 1759. The paternal name of Eleazer's father was also Eleazer, who was born in 1673. He was a son of Abner, who came from Martha's Vineyard in 1697 and settled on Long Island, possessing that tract of land north of Luce's Landing. Eleazer finally sold out and moved to the Black District, some fort}- miles northwest of New York City. The origin of the name comes from Louis VII., now Luce. Henry B. Luce, the one whose name heads this sketch, spent his boyhood days at Long Island and Erie Count}-, Ohio. He graduated from Bryant & Stratton's Business College at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1857. He was in the employ of the Cleveland & Toledo Railway for some four years, and with his parents then came to Clark County, Missouri, in 1858. He went to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1859, an^ January 19, 1866, he was married to Miss Ernestin A. Rogers, a native of Henry County, Indiana, born October 19, 1836. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Barnes) Rogers. Her father was a native of Virginia, born January 2, 1800. He died August 21, 1854. Her mother, a native of Virginia, was born August 26, 1797, and died July 6, 1868. After being married they settled in Virginia and moved to Henry County, Indiana, in 1841. They became located in Andrew County, Missouri, and in 1866 moved to Doniphan County, Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Luce are members of the M. E. Church. Their family consists of seven children: John W., Mary E., Permelia A., Alice S., Charles H., Alta B. and Albert L.

Quitman, was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, on November 12, 1839, being the son of James and Susan (Ziggler) Manning. The father, a native of Maryland, was born February 28, 1800. The mother of E. M. was born in Pennsylvania February 19, 1804. They were married on the 16th of March, 1826, and then settled in Steubenville, Ohio. James Manning was a minister of the Lutheran Church, and in 1839 moved to Zanesville, going from there in 1856 to Van Buren County, Iowa. He afterwards returned to Steubenville, Ohio, and then to Perry County in 1863, and to Champaign Count}-, Ohio, in 1867. Here he died, April 13, 1880. Young Manning's youth was passed in Ohio, and there he received his education. He first commenced the study of medicine with Dr. J. M. Norris, at Birmingham, Iowa, remaining with him for two years, and subsequently studied under Dr. P. Z. Cassel, of Savannah, Missouri. On the 17th of July, 1861, he enlisted in the Second Regiment, Iowa Volunteer Infantry, but was soon appointed hospital steward and received a commission as surgeon of State Militia of Missouri. He resigned in 1864 and began the practice of medicine at Rochester, Andrew County, Missouri. He graduated from the Medical College of Ohio, at Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1865. In 1868 Dr. Manning moved to Quitman, and is now enjoying an excellent practice. He was married the 15th of February, 1859, to Miss Emma J. Barker, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio. She was born in August, [838, and died the 16th of November, 1864, leaving four children : Ida S., Jennie M., Sarah E. and Delia C. His second marriage occurred May 25, 1865, to Miss Emma O. Hawkins, who was born June 15, 1848. Both the Dr. and Mrs. Manning are members of the M. E. Church.

Joseph E. O'Neal

(Ellis) O'Neal. The former was born in Ohio in 1 8 1 2 , and, with his parents, moved to La Fayette County, Indiana, in 1818. He died in 1859. Joseph's mother was born in 1824. After being married, in 1831, they settled in La Fayette County, Indiana, and then moved to Green County, Wisconsin, in 1837, locating on a farm. Here the father died, and the mother was married the second time in 1866, to Mr. L. D. Barnes, a merchant. She moved to St. Deroine, Nemaha County, Nebraska, and to New Point, Holt County, Missouri, in 1870, and there died in March, 1880. Joseph E. spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state, attending the academy at Stockwell, Wisconsin, during the years of 1867-8. November 4, 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Thirty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and was with General Sherman during his march to the sea. He served until the time of Johnston's surrender. He was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, in July, 1865. Mr. O'Neal was married October 9, 1870, to Miss Katie A. Peck, a native of Stephenson County, Illinois, born October 9, 185 1 She was a daughter of Sidney and Eliza (LewisJ Peck. Her father, a native of New York, was born in May, 18 17, and her mother was born in New York, in October, 1819. After their marriage they settled in New York, and moved to Stephenson County, Illinois, and thence t<> Hardin County, Iowa, in the fall of 1855. In the spring of 1874, Mitchell County, Kansas, became their home. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal settled in Nodaway County, Missouri, and, during the years of 1875-7, were at New Point, Holt County, Missouri. They now reside seven miles west of Maryville. His farm consists of 100 acres. They have had five children: Mary M., born May 19, 1872; F^ffic B., born November 19, 1873; Laura B., born May 24, 1877, and Edna, born February, 1, 1882, who are now living, and one deceased, Stella, born November 24, 1879, and died July 23, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal are members of the M. E. Church.

of the firm of Johnston & Radford, dealers in general merchandise, Quitman, is a native of Lawrence Count)-, Ohio, born March 11, 1849, and was a son of Henry and Philinda (Gillett) Radford. His father was a native of England, born October 4, 1808, and died in November, 1876. His mother, a native of Seneca County, New York, was born Ma)- 10, 1809. She died in 1859. The)- were married October 5, 1829, and then settled in Lawrence County,. Ohio, on a farm. Charles passed his early manhood in his native count)-. He entered the Ohio State University, at Athens, in 1866, remaining there till 1868, and in the winter of [868, he was engaged in teaching school in the State of West Virginia. In September, 1869, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He taught school the following winter and then entered the employ of J. L. Chambers, merchant at Quitman, in 1870. He continued with him till 1874, when the firm name became Evans & Hays, Mr. R. still remaining in their employ. In 1875 it was changed to Hays & Craynor, and with them he continued till the spring of 1876. In September, of the same year, he returned to Lawrence County, Ohio, and in March, 1877, again came to Quitman, here entering the employ of J. J. Daniels & Co. On the 1st of January, 1878, with his partner, he purchased the entire stock of goods, and they have since been doing a successful business. Mr. Radford was married April 24, 1873, to Miss Anna B. Reckard, a native of Lawrence County, Ohio, born November 13, 1850. She was a daughter of Salmon and Fanny (Proctor) Reckard. Mr. and Mrs. Radford are both members of the M. E. Church, and Mr. R is Sunday school superintendent. He is also a member of Comet Lodge, No. 284, I. O. 0. F., and has been postmaster at Quitman since 1872. He has been notary public since 1874. The family of Mr. and Mrs. R. consists of two children : Henry T., and Weldon. Mr. R. is the owner of a fine farm.

George Riley

farmer and stock raiser, section 30, a pioneer of this county, is a native of Washington County, Kentucky, and was born January 10, 1820. He was raised in Springfield, Kentucky. His parents, Bailey and Pollie (Bridwell) Riley, were natives of Culpeper County, Virginia, and with their parents moved to Nelson, and afterwards to Washington County. Here they were married in 18 10. They afterwards settled in Nelson County, Kentucky, and in 1832, moved to Washington County. George spent his boyhood days, received his education, and also learned the tanners' trade, at Springfield, Kentucky. For several years he managed a large plantation and tanyard in Marion County. He was married January 17, 1842, to Miss Sarah J. Graves, a native of Washington County, Kentucky, born April 15, 1823. Her father was born in Washington County, Kentucky, October 25, 1798, and died in 1866. Her mother, a native of Washington County, Kentucky, was born December 15, 1799, and died April 4, 1848. They were married February 7, 1822, and settled in McDonough County, Illinois, moving to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1855. Mrs. George Riley died September 5, 1881, leaving four children: Mary Ann, Sarah, Henrietta and Nellie P. Mr. R. owns 120 acres of improved land.

Enos B. Sheldon

farmer and stock raiser, section 29, was born in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on the 24th of November, 1857. His parents, John F. and Sarah A. (Angle) Sheldon, were natives of New York. Enos was taken to Clyde, of the same state, by his parents when he was young.

and there he was principally raised. For three or four years he also resided at Auburn. He received a common school education, and for some time worked at the harness trade, but ill health compelled him to. abandon that calling. In the fall of 1877 he came to Missouri, locating in Nodaway County, and here he now owns 85 acres of land, well stocked. Though young in years, he takes a deep interest in forwarding anything which would tend to promote the good of the county. Mr. Sheldon is Democratic in politics. He was married November 25, 1880, to Miss. Elizabeth Hefland, daughter of Robert Hefland, a native of Indiana. He belongs to the Home Guards.

retired farmer, section 5. The subject of this sketch is one of Green Township's prominent citizens. He was born in Lincoln County, North Carolina, February 11, 1815, and was a son of Charles F. and Elizabeth H. Shell. His father, who was a native of Pennsylvania, was born November 24, 1774, and with his parents moved to North Carolina. Solomon's mother, a native of North Carolina, was born June 2, 1787. After being married in 1800, they settled in Lincoln County, North Carolina, and in 1827 moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana, and thence to Platte County, Missouri, locating near Weston, in May, 1846. The elder Shell died October 9, 1851, and his wife February 13, 1867. Solomon spent his boyhood days and received his education in Bartholomew County, Indiana. He was married September 27, 1837, to Miss Sarah J. Lemmon, a native of Clarke County, Indiana, born on the 17th of August, 1820. She was a daughter of James and Mary (McConnell) Lemmon. The former was a native of Franklin County, Kentucky, born February 14, 1793, and died September 14, 1826. Her mother was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, February 12, 1797, and died July n, 1833. They were married June 15, 18 19, and then settled in Clarke County, Indiana. Here the father died, and the mother was married the second time to Samuel Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Shell soon settled at Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, and in the fall of 1841 moved to Platte County, Missouri, locating near Weston. There he purchased a claim of eighty acres, and farmed with one horse and an old shovel plow for five y^ars. In 1856 he sold out and moved eight miles northwest of Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri. Mr. Shell took an active part in the late war, being a staunch Union man. He was elected Judge of Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1866, and served till 1868, making an excellent official. Mr. and Mrs. Shell are both members of the Christian Church. Their family consists often children, all living: James F., William B., Charles F., Solomon Henry, Martha E., Thomas B., George B., Mary J., John M. L. and Sarah C.

Charles F. Shell

farmer and carpenter, section 17, is a native of Bartholomew County, Indiana, where he was born August 3, 1829. He was a son of Charles F. and Elizabeth H. Shell. The former was a native of Pennsylvania, born November 24, 1774, and died October 9, 185 1. His mother, a native of North Carolina, was born June 2, 1787, and died February 13, 1867. They were married in 1800, and then settled in North Carolina, and, in 1827, moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana. They came to Platte County, Missouri, in 1846. Charles F. passed his early days in his native county, and, with his parents, moved to Platte County, Missouri. He was married to Miss Sarah Moore, a native of Monroe County, Ohio. She was born July 27, 1830, and was a daughter of Elisha and Annie (Keene) Moore. Her father was a native of Redstone, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, born in December, 1787 ; he died January 30, 1849. The mother, a native of Culpeper County, Virginia, was born in 1779, and died in 1851. They were married in 1809, and then settled in Belmont County, Ohio, moving from there to Monroe County, Ohio, in 1842, and thence to Platte County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Shell settled in Atchison County, Kansas, in 1857, and returned to Platte County, Missouri, in 1858. Nodaway County, Missouri, became their home in the spring of i860, locating near where they now reside. Mr. and Mrs. S. have a family of five children : Odbert L., Edbert T., Annie E., Charles K. and Elisha F. During the war, Mr. Shell enlisted in Company K., Fifty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and did post duty in Missouri. He was mustered out at St. Louis August 28, 1865, and then returned to Nodaway County, where he devoted his time to working at his trade.

William B. Shell

farmer, section 17, was born in Platte County, Missouri, February 22, 1842, and was the son of Solomon and Sarah (Lemmon) Shell. The father was a native of Lincoln Count)-, North Carolina, born February 11, 1815. The mother was a native of Clarke County, Indiana, born August 17, 1820. They were married September 27, 1837, and then settled at Columbus, Indiana, moving from there to Platte County, Missouri, in the fall of 1841, and to Nodaway County in 1856. Williftm B. passed his boyhood days and received his education in Platte and Nodaway Counties, remaining with his parents till the fall of 1863. He then enlisted in Company I, Forty-eighth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and did post duty at Rolla, Missouri, till December 25, 1864, when he went to Nashville, Tennessee, thence to Columbia, Tennessee, and from there to Camp Douglas, Chicago. He made one trip with prisoners to Gaines1 Landing, Virginia, and then went hack to Chicago and was mustered out at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, June 27, 1865. He returned to Shell Grove, Nodaway County, Missouri, and was married February 4, 1869, to Miss Matilda Noffinger, a native of Monroe County, Ohio. She was born in February, 1847, and was a daughter of James and Ellen Noffinger, who were natives of North Carolina. Her father was born October 28, 1819, and died January 25, 1878. After his marriage he settled in Monroe County, Ohio, and moved to Platte County, Missouri, in 1850, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the fall of 185 1, and to Quitman in 1855. Here the mother died. The father was married the second time and moved to Atchison County, Kansas, in 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Shell settled four miles west of Maryville, near where they now reside. His farm consists of 95 acres of well improved land. They have four children : Lillia Birda, Charles B., Mary Ann and William A. Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. H. belongs to the P. of H., No. 32.

James W. Shelton

farmer, section 13, is a native of Jackson County, Indiana, and was born August 7, -1838, being a son of James and Mary (Stratford) Shelton. His father was a native of Virginia, and moved with his parents to Clark County, Kentucky. He was born Match 3, 18 12, and was educated at Lexington, Kentucky, and devoted many years to the stage and also to the railway business. He died March 10, 1876. The mother of James W. was born in Rhode Island, February 8, 1816, and died November 5, 1880. After their marriage they settled in Jackson County, Indiana, and in 1869 moved to Nodaway County, Missouri. James W. spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county. He was married May 25, 1865, to Miss Elizabeth Booth, a native of Jackson County, Indiana, born April 8, 1844. She was the daughter of James and Ann (Sheppard) Booth, the former a native of Kentucky, born in 1818, and the latter a native of Jackson County, Indiana, born March 24, 1822. They settled in Jackson County, Indiana, and in 1869 came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton settled in Jackson County, Indiana, after being married, and in 1869 came to Ncdaway County, Missouri. His farm consists of 200 acres of land, all improved. They have a family of five children: George P2., P^lmore ¥,., Mary F., Mauda May and Estella A. They have lost one, Josephine. Mr. and Mrs. S. are both members of the M. E. Church.

farmer, section 12, was born in Jackson County, Indiana, August 2, 1851, and was the son of James H. and Mary F. (Straford) Shelton. His father was born November 3, 1812, in Virginia, and subsequently moved to

Clark County, Kentucky, with his parents. He was educated at Lexington, Kentucky, and devoted many years to the stage and to the railway business. He died March io, 1876. Ed's mother was a native of Rhode Island, born February 8, 18 16. She died November 5, 1880. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. S. settled in Jackson County, Indiana, and moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1869. E. D. Shelton spent his boyhood days and was educated in his native county. . With his parents he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and in 1871, purchased a farm of eighty acres, improving the same. He now owns 160 acres of fine land. He was married May 9, 1880, to Miss F. Dean, a native of Owen County, Indiana, born April 21, i860. Her parents, George and Mary (Cradick) Dean, were natives of Indiana. They had settled in Owen County, Indiana, and in 1869, moved to Nodaway County, Missouri. After being married, Mr. and. Mrs. Shelton settled where they now reside, some nine miles west of Maryville. They have one child, Birdie Wilfley, born April 7, 1881. Both are .members of the M. E. Church.

James C. Smith

farmer and stock dealer, section 8, is a native of Hancock County, Ohio, and was born on the 10th of March, 1838. He was a son of Harvey and Nancy (Carpenter) Smith, the former a native of Connecticut, born December 1, 1803, and the latter of Delaware County, Ohio, born April 28, 18 17. They were married June I, 1838, and then settled in Hancock County, Ohio, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1866. James passed his youth and received an excellent education in his native state. He devoted many years of his early life to teaching school, and with his parents moved to Nodaway County, and settled at Quitman on a farm. He was married the 3d of July, 1863, to Miss Maggie Wilson, a native of Franklin County, Ohio. She was the daughter of John M. and Eliza (Puffield) Wilson. Her father was born in Brown County, Ohio, July 4, 1807, and when a young man went to Licking County, Ohio. Her mother, a native of Licking County, Ohio, was born October 12, 1809. They were married in 1830, after which they settled in Licking County, and in 1847 moved to Fairfield County. They next located in Franklin County, Ohio, and settled on a farm some two and one-half miles west of Westerville, and twelve miles north of Columbus. Mrs. Eliza Smith died April 16, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith have a family of two boys : Charles, born August 2, 1865, and Frank, born January 8, 1868. They have lost two children : Harvey, born July 2, 1870, died January 21, 1871, and Dollie, born May 8, 1880, died July 6, 1881. Mr. Smith is a charter member of Cornet Lodge, No. 284. He is the owner of a valuable farm.

William H. Smith

druggist and notary public, Quitman, is a native of Hancock County, Ohio, born on the 21st of January, 1841. His parents were Harvey and Nancy (Carpenter) Smith. His father was a native of Connecticut, born December 1, 1803, and the mother of Delaware County, Ohio, born on the 28th of April, 18 17. They were married June I, 1838, and then became residents of Hancock County, Ohio, moving to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1866. The elder Smith died March 24, 1874. William spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county. After teaching one term in a district school he enlisted, in 1862, in company I, i62d regiment O. V. I., and went into the field as orderly sergeant. He was promoted to second lieutenant on the 24th of March, 1863, and first lieuenant on the 27th of June, 1864, and to captain December 14, 1864. He was brevet majpr April 2, 1865. Mr. Smith participated in the following battles : Petersburg, Martinsburg, Battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Gaines Mills, Cold Harbor, Bermuda Hundred, Winchester, Cedar Creek and capture of Petersburg April 2, 1865. He was mustered out at Washington D. C, on the 25th of June, 1865, and was discharged at Columbus, Ohio. Returning home, with his parents, he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1866, and settled in Quitman. He embarked in the drug business in 1871, and has continued the business since that time. He has filled the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years. August 6, 1866, Mr. S. married Miss Cassia Noffmger, a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, born 'he 15th of June, 1848. She died October 5, 1881, leaving the following children living: Orlander M., born January 8, 1870, and Bert, born June 7, 1877. They had lost Orion E., born August 2, 1867, died February 20, 1870; Maud, born Augusts, 1878, died August 22, 1880; Elmer E., born October 19, 1871, died March 23, 1872. Mr. Smith married the second time on the 2 1st of July, 1881, Mrs. Helen E. Stockhouse (maiden name Carter), a native of Wood County, Ohio. She was born January 1, 1845, being the daughter of J. and Polly Carter. Mr. Smith is a Mason and a charter member of Comet Lodge at Quitman. He was appointed notary public on the 16th of February 1877. He is the owner of the northwest quarter of section 8, township 64, range 37.

James W. Smith

section 8. This prominent agriculturist is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and is supposed to have been among the first white children born in the county. He was born January 9, 1842. His parents were Samuel and Sarah (Groom) Smith,*the former a native of Tennessee, born January 17, 181 3, and the latter of Kentucky, born in 18 13. They settled near Savannah, Missouri, after their marriage. James W. passed his youth in Nodaway, Gentry and DeKalb Counties. September 2, 1861, he enlisted in the Third Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, C. S. A., Colonel Slayback commanding, and in February, 1862, enlisted in the First Regiment Confederate Cavalry, under General Gates. He was in the battles of Blue Mills and Lexington, Missouri, Corinth, Champion's Hill and Jackson, Mississippi, and joined General Johnston's army at Rome, Georgia, and confronted General Sherman's army to the sea. He was wounded at the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, was taken prisoner and sent to Camp Chase, Columbus, Ohio. After some six months he was released, and then returned to his home in Missouri, where he has since devoted his time to farming. Mr. S. was married on the 5th of May, 1870, to Miss Adaline Johnston, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born September 29, 1848. She is the daughter of Ephraim and Rachel (Corken) Johnston, who are natives of Ross County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are both members of the Christian Church. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity. His farm consists of some 440 acres of well improved land. They have a family of two children: Eva, born April 3, 1874; and Anna, born October 22, 1878.

John S. Thompson

farmer and stock raiser, section 6. The subject of this sketch is a native of Bartholomew Count)', Indiana, and was born December 6, 1840. His parents were John and Martha Thompson. He spent his boyhood days and received his education in Appanoose County, Indiana, and with his parents moved to Ray County, Missouri, in the spring of 1868. In the fall of 1869 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled, where he now resides. He was married September 18, 1865, to Miss Rebecca S. Silknetter, a native of Bartholomew County, Indiana, born January 25, 1847. She is a daughter of Solomon and Catherine Silknetter. They have a family of three children: L. G., born January 3, 1870; Mauda N., born January 31, 1875; Jennie S., born July 1, 188 1. Mr. and Mrs. T. are both members of the M. E. Church. His farm comprises some 140 acres of well improved land.

farmer and breeder of short horns, is the owner of a fine farm, which is situated in section 10. It is composed of 360 acres, under good cultivation. Mr. W. is a native of Highland County, Ohio, and was born July 31, 1839. His parents were J. H. and Eliza J. Ware, the former a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, born in 1808, and the latter of Clinton Count}-, Ohio, born in 1818. They were married in 1835, and then settled in Hardin County, and afterwards moved to Highland

County, and thence to Ross County, Ohio, in 1847. In 1856, Council Bluffs,' Iowa, became their home, remaining there a few months, when they came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Hanson passed his youthful days and received a good education in Ross County, Ohio, and with his parents came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He enlisted in Company I, Forty-fourth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, in 1864, was promoted to first lieutenant, and appointed adjutant of his regiment. He was in the battles of Spring Hill, Frankfort, Nashville, Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley. He was mustered out at St. Louis in August, 1865, then returned to Nodaway County, Missouri, and has since devoted his time to farming. He was married in April, 1863, to Miss Angeline, the daughter of Judge Alexander. She was born in 1844, and died in May, 1864. Mr. W. was married the second time in 1866, to Miss Pamelta, the daughter of Judge E. S. Needles. She died in 1870, leaving three children : John E., Eliza J. and Samuel A. He was subsequently married to his present wife, Miss Mary Elnor, daughter of Louis and Jane Elnor. She was a native of Pike County, Ohio, and was born February 3, 1839. Her father was born in Germany in 1804, and her mother, a native of Maryland, was born in 18 12. They were married in 1827, and then settled in Ross County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Ware have by this union three children : Harry A., Glen D. and Sarah A. They are both members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Ware is a master workman of Lodge, No. 216, A. O. U. W.

blacksmith, Quitman, is a native of Scott County, Virginia, and was born September 4, 1822, being the son of Rev. D. D. and Mary (Sullivan) Weddle. His father was a native of the same county and state, born in 1799. The mother was born in Hocking County, East Tennessee, in 1803. They were married August 6, 1820, and then settled in Scott County, Virginia, and in September, 1823, moved to Monroe County, Indiana, and to Harrison County, Missouri, in 1853. In April, 1870, they located in Lane County, Oregon. The elder Weddle has devoted the past forty years to the ministry of the Christian Church. James W. spent his boyhood days and received his education in Monroe County, Indiana. In 1835 he began working at the blacksmith trade, and in 1847 he went to Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, where he continued work till 1854. He then moved to Frankford, Pike County, Missouri, and remained till 1863, when he returned to Monroe County, Indiana. In 1865 he went to Harrison County, Missouri, and in the spring of 1870 came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled at Quitman. There he devoted his time to his trade, till July, 1881. Mr. W. was married the 2ist of March, 1841, to Miss Annie Cornett, a native of Letcher County, Kentucky, born the 6th of December, 1821. She, with her parents, moved to Monroe County, Indiana, in 1829. By this union they have eight children living : Nancy J., Sarah E., Isaac F., D. D., F. P., Mary M., J. W., and Albina. They have lost six : William, Margaret, Christopher, J. A., Ruth A., and Louisa. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Christian Church. He belongs to Quitman Lodge, No. 196, A. F. and A. M. He is the owner of a farm in section 34.

William Woods

farmer, section 24, is a native of Licking County, Ohio, and was born June 3, 1841. His parents were Jesse and Martha (Spencer) Wood, the former a native of Licking County, Ohio, born January 8, 1812, and the mother, a native of the same county and state, was born June 3, 1815. They were married September 3, 1835, and then located on a farm in Licking County. In 1 85 5 > they moved to Leroy, McLean County, Illinois, and, in 1859, to Menard County, where they settled on a farm. In 1873, they came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Mrs. Martha Woods died July 8, 1881. William's early days were spent in his native county. He accompanied his parents on their various moves, as before stated, until locating in Menard Count}', Illinois. He enlisted in July, 1862, in Company K, One Hundred and Sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was in the battles of Vicksburg and Little Rock, Arkansas. He was honorably discharged at Springfield, Illinois, August I, 1865. He returned to Menard County, Illinois, and spent the following winter, and farmed in Ohio till 1869. Mr. Woods was married January 26, 1870, to Miss Sallie Paine, a native of England, born April 15, 1846. She was a daughter ol John and Maria (Charles) Paine. Her parents were natives of England, and came to America in 1848, settling at Trenton, New Jersey, and moving to Menard Count}-, Illinois, in 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Woods came to Nodaway County, Missouri, February 23, 1870, and located where they now reside, some four miles south.west of Burlington Junction. Mr. Woods is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Both are members of the Christian Church. Their family consists of Mary E. C, born January 4, 1872 ; Rosa Bell, born February 3, 1876, and Jessie G., born August 28, 188 1.

Amos B. Bentley

The subject of this sketch was born December 26, 1822, in Trumbull County, Ohio. His parents, although quite old, are still living, and reside on the farm where they commenced their married life sixty years ago. Amos Bentley was educated in the common schools of his day. He commenced the study of law at the age of eighteen years, and during his study taught school in winter to sustain himself during the summers in applying himself. He was admitted to the bar of the supreme court at Columbus, Ohio, April 17, 1845, and in the year 1852 he went to California, from whence, after about one year, he returned to Ohio and shortly after immigrated to Worth County, Iowa. There he remained until the year 1858, when he left the cold climate of Northern Iowa and came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Mr. Bentley is not only well versed in the law but is a school teacher of considerable experience, and is also a splendid mechanic. He has resided most of the time on Platte River, in Jackson Township of this county, with the exception of five years, during which time he was engaged in the practice of law at Maryville, and for a part of that time Hon. Lafe Dawson was a partner with him in that profession. Mr. Bentley's life has been an active one since his settlement in Nodaway County, and there are probably few men in the county whose attainments are so varied, at the same time so perfect. He was county judge for one term, and served with credit to himself and to the county. During the war Mr. Bently cast his lot with the Union. He was formerly a Democrat, but of late years he has espoused the Greenback cause. He is a man of good judgment, possessed of a keen sense of justice, and is a firm advocate of law and order. In September, 1843, ne was united in marriage with Miss Adelia D. Black. She was born August 26, 1826, in Cattaraugus County, New York. Mrs. Bently accompanied her husband to Nodaway County, where she shared with him the hardships and privations of pioneer life, bearing her part with that fortitude and endurance so characteristic of her. Some years ago she had a narrow escape from wolves while hunting horses on the prairie, but being equal to the occasion she used the horse for a breastwork, while, by menacing the wolves with a stick, and by shaking her apron at the hungry, carnivorous pests, drove them away. Mrs. Bentley is an excellent neighbor, and is now enjoying a happy old age, surrounded by her children and her large circle of friends. Their family consists of six children : James, Helen (deceased), Frank, Mary H., Anson and Martin V. Mr. B. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He has 69 acres of good land, most of which is under cultivation, and his improvements are excellent. During the war he was captain in the state militia, and was never known to take or confiscate any property of individuals except when authorized so to do.

Frank B. Bentley

section 18, is a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, and was born in 1853. He is the son of Amos B. and Amelia (Black) Bentley, and at the age of four years, with his father's family, he immigrated to Worth County, Iowa, where they resided one year. From thence they came to this county. They are old pioneers here and were the first white family to settle in Worth County. The subject of this sketch was here raised to manhood and received his education, and has always followed his present occupation. He moved on the place where he now resides in the spring of 1882, and is the owner of eighty acres of choice land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. B. was married in 1876, to Miss Nevada Hawk, daughter of Peter Hawk, an old settler of this county.

Phineas Bird

section 32. The subject of this sketch is a native of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and was born in 1843. He was there raised to manhood in the occupation he now so successfully follows, receiving his education from the schools of that vicinity. In 1865 he removed to Louisa County, Iowa, where he remained till 1874, when he came to this state and settled on his present place. He has a fine farm of 200 acres that, as a farm, is second to none in the county. Mr. Bird was married in 1870 to Miss Mary Graham, a native of Ohio. They have four children: Alice, Stella, Izola and Flora. Mr. Bird is a member of the Masonic fraternity. During the late war he enlisted in 1861 in Company C, One Hundredth Pennsylvania Regiment, and served till 1864. He participated in the following battles, James Island, the second battle of Bull Run, South Mountain, Fredericksburg, Vicksburg, Jackson, Knoxville, Williards, Virginia, Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor and Petersburg. He was there taken prisoner and remained in confinement for six months, when he was released on parole. At both Knoxville and Petersburg he was wounded, each time in the head. Mr. Bird is the present treasurer of this township.

Elijah W. Bishop

physician and surgeon. The subject of this sketch is the second childi of Preston and Martha (Parson) Bishop, and is a native of Lee County, Virginia, where he was born December 26, 1847. He was reared tomanhood and received his education from the schools of that vicinity, and at the age of seventeen years, he began the study of his chosen profession, under the tutorship of Dr. William McNeal. After a thorough course of four years of study and practical instruction, he immigrated to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1868, where he resided eight months. Dr. Bishop then came to this county, and began the practice of medicine, and in 1875, he moved to Sweet Home. He has a large practice, and has been very successful in his profession. Besides being a professional man, he is one of our most prosperous farmers, having where he lives a fine farm well improved and watered. His estate consists of 480 acresof land that is second to none in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Dr. B. was united in marriage October 3, 1867, with Miss Mary E. Larmer, a native of Virginia. They have four children : William V., Charles E., Emmet F. and Dorsey M. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is the present clerk of Jackson Township,, and has been school director of this district for three terms.

Thomas K. David

section 30, is a native of Gentry County, Missouri, and was born June- 10, 1855. At the age of five years, with the family, he removed to- Decatur County, Iowa, where they resided one year. From there they went to Henderson County, Illinois, where they lived two years, after which time they emigrated to Montgomery County, Iowa. There Thomas was reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. In 1876, he came to this county, and settled where he now resides. He has 160 acres of choice land, 120 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. David was married November 11, 1877, to Miss Ida Jones, a native of Illinois. They have two children, Elizabeth J. and. William A. Mr. D. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Daniel Dimond

section 35. This gentleman is a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and was born August 13, 1830. He was there reared to manhood, as a farmer, receiving his education in the schools of that district. In. 1853 ne emigrated to Iowa, residing there ten years, after which time he started for Kansas ; but in passing through this county his good judgment told him to settle here. Nevertheless, Mr. D, went to his des.- tination.but not liking the appearance of the land there, he did not unload his goods, but returned and located in this county on the place Avhere he now resides. He has a fine farm of 240 acres, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Dimond was married April 3, 1853, to Miss Emma Thompson, a native of Delaware. They have six children living: Mary M., John T, Jessie F., Walter D., Abraham R., and Arthur H. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. D. was the first register of Jackson Township. He has been road overseer and also school director for several terms. To him is credited the first attempt at wheat raising in the township, if not in the county. The success of this is well known to all.

Joseph F. Douglass

section 29, was born in Adams Count}-, Illinois, October 10, 1835. He was there raised to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. In 1870 he immigrated to this state und settled where he now resides. He has a fine farm of 200 acres in a good location, and his improvements are far above the average. Mr. Douglass was married in 1865 to Miss Elizabeth Stoker, a native of Illinois. They have three children: Emma J., Nellie M. and Jessie E. During the late war, in 1861, Mr. D. enlisted in Company L, Second Illinois Regiment Cavalry, serving for three years. He was mustered out in August, 1864.

Henry Griffin

section 20, is a native of Cass Count}', Michigan, and was born July 15, 1847. He was reared to manhood at his birthplace, following the occupation of farming, and receiving his education from the schools of his native county. In 1871, he emigrated to Missouri, and settled in Andrew County, from whence, after remaining but two months, he moved to this county, and settles where he now resides. He has 125 acres of land, as good as any in this vicinity, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Griffin was united in marriage January 25, 1877, to Miss Frances Dinsmore, a native of Iowa. They have two children, John M. and Ada J. Mr. G. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.