Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 12 of 16)

Joseph W. Hampton

section 23. Among the old settlers and prominent farmers of this district the subject of this sketch is worthy of special mention. He is a native of Scott County, Missouri, and was born January 10, 1839. He was there reared till he attained his fourteenth year, when with the family he emigrated to Nodaway County and settled in this township near the place where he now resides. He was here principally educa- ted, and was brought up in the occupation he now follows. He has 240 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the township, 200 acres of which are under cultivation, and his improvements are of the highest order. Mr. Hampton was married June 3, 1863, to Miss Lucy V. Farley, a native of Missouri. They have eight children : Etna L., Schuyler S., Charles L., Jennie O., Lulu L., Sadie N., Maud and Mabel. During the late war Mr. H. enlisted in 1862 in Company C, Fourth Missouri Regiment Missouri State Militia, and participated in the battles of Springfield, Missouri, Pea Ridge, Arkansas, and others of lesser note. He served till the close of the war.

Peter Hawk

section 13. Among the old settlers and successful farmers and stock raisers of this vicinity, who have been prominently identified with the interests of this county from an early date, is Mr. Peter Hawk. He is a native of Hardy County, Virginia, and was born November 8, 1828. At the age of eight years with the family he immigrated to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, where he was reared to manhood and received his education, spending his youthful days on a farm. In 1858 he came to this county, remained for six months, and after that time he returned to his native state, living there for one year. From there he moved to Champaign County, Illinois, and eight months later he came to this state and settled again in this county, near Guilford. He continued farming till 1866, when he embarked in mercantile pursuits in Guilford, operating a general store. After pursuing that business one year he disposed of the store and resumed farming for three years. Some time thereafter, in -company with Mr. John Miller, he again took the store formerly run by him. They conducted the business four years, when he purchased Mr. Miller's interest and removed his stock to Sweet Home After engaging in business there for one year he sold his stock and returned to the occupation of his youth. He moved on the farm where he now resides in 1866. It is one of the finest in this county, consisting of 581 acres, well improved, and upon it is one of the best residences in the t,ownship. Mr. Hawk was united in marriage January 20, 1853, with Miss Effie Stingley, a native of Indiana. They have seven children living: Anna M., Laura E., Nevada A., Effie C, (deceased), Mary A., Franklin, Oscar G. and Hester M. Mr. H. has been school director of his district for some years. During the late war he was a member of the state militia.

Edward Holmes

section 17. The subject of this sketch is a native of Edgar County, Illinois, and was born August 21, 1849. In 185 1, the family emigrated to Clarke County, Iowa, and there resided for one year and a-half, at the expiration of which time they came to this county. Here Edward was raised to manhood and educated. After spending his youthful days on a farm, he came to Maryville and worked for E. S. Stephenson, then a stock dealer, for seven years. He was subsequently engaged with Mr. Briggs in a like employment for some little time. Mr. Holmes then returned to farming till 1878, when he embarked in the livery business in Maryville, being associated with Mr. McCollins. He remained in that business only a short time, and again engaged in farming. In 1880, he settled where he now resides. He has forty acres of choice land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Holmes was married October 24, 1875, to Miss Nancy A. Lee, a native of Missouri. They have one child, Frank.

Lyman Hunt

section 2, is one among the old settlers and prominent farmers of this district. He is a native of Portage County, Ohio, and was born February 13, 1822. He was there reared to manhood, receiving his education from the schools of that day. He has followed his present occupation through life. In 185 1 he emigrated to this state and county, residing here for one year, when he returned to Ohio, remaining there till 1854. Mr. Hunt then moved to Iowa, and after a six months' sojourn there, he again came to this county, settling where. he now lives in i860. He has a well arranged farm of 275 acres constituting one of the finest stock farms in the county. Mr. Hunt was united in marriage September 28, 1854, to Miss Harriet Burroughs, a native of Ohio. They have six children ; Rowena P., Alfred H., Adalaide E., Marion W. and Milton W., twins, and Virgil O. During the late war he was a member of the state militia.

Alfred Henry Hunt

section 27. The subject of this sketch is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and was born October 24, 1858. He was here reared to manhood, receiving his education from the schools of this neighborhood. In [880, he settled on the place where he now resides. He has always followed farming, and at present is the owner of eighty acres of land, that will average with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Hunt was married December 25, 1879, to Miss Mary E. Laivning, a native of Missouri. They have one child, Clarence A. Mrs. Hunt is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Warren B. Irvin

section 2, is a native of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, in which locality he first saw the light June 24, 1839. He was reared to manhood and educated in his native county, and followed during his early life his pres- ent occupation. In 1874 he emigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has 100 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. I. was married in i860, to Miss Rachel E. Wilson, also a native of Pennsylvania. They have five children: Fannie A., Hattie B., Flora C, Edwin C. and Lay M.

Robert M. James

deceased. Among those who early settled in this county and have since passed to the better land, none were more favorably known or universally respected than Mr. James. He was a native of Howard County, Ohio, and was born December 6, 182 1. He was there reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming ; but being a natural mechanic, he became a thorough master of the trades of carpentering, shoemaking and tinning, which he followed during the winter season. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits in the summer months. In 1846 Mr. James emigrated to Van Buren County, Iowa, residing there till 1853, when he came to Missouri, and settled on section 29, where his family now resides. He was married March 15, 1848, to Miss Eliza A. Hill, a native of Indiana. They had two children, Sarah E. and Charles E. Mr. J.'s death occurred August 8, 1864. Since that time his son, Charles, has successfully conducted the home place. The family have a fine stock farm of 320 acres, most of which is under cultivation. Charles James was born May 30, 1857. He was reared to manhood and educated in this county, following the occupation of farming. He was married June 2, 1878, to Miss Sarah A. Denoon, a native of Ohio. They have two children, Mary E. and Frances O.

Isaac Lanning

proprietor of the Lanning's Mill. Few are the men in this county who are more widely known, or have been more closely identified with the pioneer history of Northwest Missouri, from an early date, than the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Ohio, and was born December 15, 18 19. He was reared to manhood and received his education at his birthplace, and is by trade a millwright. In 1839, he removed to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was engaged in working in a still house for about two years, during which time he was also studying for the medical profession. After this he practiced his profession for eighteen months in that city. In 1843, he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and worked in a machine shop for eighteen months, in order to perfect himself in his trade as millwright. At the close of that period, he was engaged by Moore & Cox to erect the first mill in this county. It was built on the One Hundred and Two River, ten miles south of Maryville, and is now known as the Bridgewater Mill. After completing this contract, Mr. L. selected a site and built, in 1847, a mill near where his present one stands. He continued to run this mill till 1870, when, finding its capacity too small for his increasing trade, he moved it off and erected his present large and splendid structure, at a cost of $12,500. It has a capacity of 325 bushels of grain per day, and it is run at its full capacity nearly the year round. He has besides his mill a fine farm of 425 acres which is one of the best improved places in the county. Upon it is a large brick house, commodious barn, and good, substantial buildings generally. Mr. Lanning is entirely a self made man, having started in life in a new country, without even the necessaries of life. He has worked his way, step by step, till he now stands among the most prominent and well to do men of the county. He has been twice married. First, January 2, 1845, to Miss Mary A. Meddles, a native of Ohio. They had five children, all of whom are now deceased : Nancy J., Eliza J., Isaac N., John W. and Hannah. Mrs. L.'s death occurred March \J> 1877. He was again married June 14, 1878, to Miss Hannah Roberts' They have one child, Isaac N. They are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. Mr. L. held the office of justice of the peace for twenty-four years, and has been school director and road overseer of the township. During the war he was a member of the state militia.

Edward & Martin Lavin

section 21, are among the well and favorably known stock raisers of this district. They are both natives of Ireland. Edward was born July 19, 1844, and Martin February 2, 1847. In 1847 the family immigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania, where they resided two years. From there they went to Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, and were there reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. In 1869 they removed to Missouri and engaged in managing a portable saw mill in Miller, Osage and Gasconade Counties, continuing in this business till 1876, when they came to this county. They then bought and settled on their present place, having 540 acres of land, which constitutes one of the finest and best improved stock farms in Northwest Missouri. They are large and successful stock dealers, and are foremost among the prominent farmers of Nodaway County. Edward was married in 1877, to Miss Rosa A. Fay, a native ot Wisconsin. They have from this union three children : Mary A., Edward M. and Katie. They are members of the Catholic Church.

Russell E. Lewis

ily to Trumbull County, Ohio, where he was raised to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. He resided there till 1850, when he moved to Jo Daviess County, Illinois, where he lived twenty-five years. After that time he came to this state and settled near Maryville, and, in 1876, he located where he now resides. He has an excellent farm of 160 acres, inferior to none in this neighborhood, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. L. was married, in 1843, to Miss Margaret A. Gilchrist, a native of Pennsylvania. They have seven children : Ann E., Calista A., Lodemia D., Leslie K., Julia S., Mary E., Edward L. Mr. Lewis is an ordained minister of the Methodist Protestant Church, and has been a faithful servant and professor of religion for the past forty years.

George S. Lowe

section 19. The subject of this sketch was born in Massachusetts, March 15, 1847, and at the age of two years the family emigrated to Mercer County, Illinois. When he was nine years old he was taken by them to Wisconsin, and, after a residence there of five years, they returned to Illinois and settled in Peoria County. George was reared in the occupation which he now follows. In 1876 he emigrated to this state and located near where he now resides. He has a farm of 160 acres of land that will average with any in the county, part of which is under cultivation. Mr. L. is a self-made man, and his success in life he attributes to energy, honesty, and industry.' He was married in 1872 to Miss Frances Glaze, a native of Illinois. They have two children living : Asa P. and Jennie L. He has been township clerk for several years. past.

section 31, is a very successful farmer and stock raiser of this county, and is a native of Louisa County, Iowa, where he was born December 12, 1843. He was there reared to manhood and received his education, following his present occupation. In 1872 he emigrated to Missouri, and settled in this county, where now resides. He has a fine farm of 200 acres, most of which is under cultivation ; his improvements are of the best, and he has a splendid house, in a good location. Mr. McKay was married August 4, 1867, to Miss Amanda Jones, a native of Iowa. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Nineteenth Iowa Infantry, and served for three years. He participated in the battles of Vicksburg, Blackwater, Sterling Farm, Spanish Fort and many others of lesser note. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Sterling Farm, and was in confinement at Tyler, Texas, for seven months.

is a native of Belmont County, Ohio, and was born March 17, 1833. He was there reared till he attained his seventeenth year, -when he removed to Washington County, Ohio, and in that locality principally received his education, following farming and school teaching as an occupation. In 1865 he immigrated to Owen County, Indiana, where he remained one and a half years, after which he came to Missouri and settled in this County, where he now resides. In 1866 he became engaged in mercantile business in Sweet Home, and associated with Mr. Clutter, continued in trade there for one year. Mr. McMulin then bought out his partner's interest and sold a half interest to S. P. Joy, they continuing the business six months. The subject -of this sketch withdrew from the firm, but after a short time he again purchased the stock and successfully managed the business till 1875, 1875, when Leroy Harry became his partner. They conducted the store till 1880, when Mr. McM. turned his share over to his son, who, with Mr. Harry, now follows this business. Mr. McMulin has a large tract of land consisting of 950 acres, besides the store building at Sweet Home, and a residence in that town. He was married September 22, 1855, to Miss Rebecca Sample, a native of Ohio. They have one child, James L. They are members of the Christian Church.

Ira Moore

section 4, is a native of Parke County, Indiana, and was born May 31, 1832. At the age of eleven years he moved with the family to Hancock County, Illinois, where he spent his youthful days in the occupation he now follows. He was educated in the schools of that county. In 1869 he emigrated west and settled in this state, where he has since resided. He has a large farm of 580 acres of land, making one of the best stock farms in this district. Mr. M. deals largely in stock, and is well and favorably known as a successful and enterprising man. He was married July 4, 1856, to Miss Mahala C. Rohrbaugh, a native of Virginia. They have by this union six children : Sarah E., George E., Ira F., Homer W., Cecelia M. and Allie. The}- are members of the Protestant Methodist Church. Mr. M. has been school director and also road overseer for several terms.

John S. Mow

section 23. The subject of this sketch is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, and was born June 23., 1808. While he was an infant the family emigrated to Montgomery County, where they resided till his eighth year, then removing to Union County. Two years later the)- went to

Shelby County, where he was raised to manhood and educated. He has always followed his present occupation. In 1841 Mr. Mow removed to Fulton County, and after a long residence there of twenty-four years, he came westward and settled in this county on the place where he now resides. He has eighty acres of good average land, all of which is under cultivation. He was married in 1837, to Miss Matilda McCall, a native of Pennsylvania. They have five children : Richard S., John O., Lyman B., Flora F. and Charles S. They are members of the M. F. Church.

Thomas B. Neal

section 35, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on the 1st of November, 1846, and at the age of three years, with the family, he emigrated to Clark County, Illinois. When he was eleven years old they came to Missouri and settled in this county, where the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood and educated. He has followed his present occupation since boyhood, and in connection with farming has been a school teacher, and is well and favorably known in that capacity. In 1873 ne settled where he now resides. He has a fine farm of 200 acres of well improved land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. N. was married December 25, 1870, to Miss Mary E. Wilcox, a native of Illinois. They have three children : Mary I., Ulysess A., and Olive L. They are members of the M. E. Church. In 1865 he enlisted in Company H, Fiftyfirst Missouri Infantry, and served till the close of the war.

Alexander B. Needels

section 4. The subject of this sketch is a native of Gentry County, Missouri, and was born April 27, 1848. He was then reared to manhood and educated, following farming as an occupation. In 1870 he removed to this county and settled where he now resides. He has a fine tract of land consisting of 220 acres, second to none in the county, 120 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. N. was married in 1870 to Miss Ruth A. Heim, a native of Stark County, Ohio. They have four children : Cora E., William A., Ada L. and Elizabeth. They are members of the M. E. Church.

Judge Morris D. Nobles

section 26, is prominent among the old setlers and successful farmers, and is one who has been closely identified with the interests of Nodaway County. He is a native of Adison County, Vermont, where he was born Ma>- 15, 1824. He was there raised till he attained his sixteenth year, when he emigrated to Edgar County, Illinois, following the trade after which time he engaged in mercantile pursuits in Logan, Illinois. After conducting this occupation for four years he embarked in farming. In 1855 he emigrated to Missouri and settled where he now resides, here having 280 acres of land in a body that makes one of the finest stock farms in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Judge Nobles was united in marriage December 8, 1853, to Miss Julia A. Jones, a native of Ohio. They have two children - Mary E. and Hattie A. He has been county judge for two terms and served with honor to himself and credit to the county. He served as deputy sheriff one term, and was the first township tiustee of Jackson Township. He has also been school director of his district several terms.

R. O'Neal

section 29, was born in Carroll County, Kentucky, on the 13th of November, 1847. He was there raised to manhood and enjoyed the advantages of a good education, spending his boyhood days in the occupation he now follows. At the age of twenty-four years he immigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he now resides. He has 240 acres of land that will average with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. O'Neal was married September 10, 1872, to Miss Eva P. Shouse, a native of Missouri. They have four children: Willie W., Mamie H., Lenora and Birdie. Mr. O'Neal is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities. During the war he cast his lot with the Confederate cause, in 1863 enlisting in Company F., Fourth Kentucky Cavalry, and served till the close of the war. He participated in the siege of Knoxville and many other battles.

Jesse Parrish

section 21, was one of the early settlers and prominent and progressive farmers of this vicinity, and has done much toward the prosperity of Nodaway County. He is a native of Putnam County, Indiana, and was born March 30, 1829. At the age of five years he removed with the family to Lee County, Iowa, and when thirteen he was brought to this state, locating in Holt County. He was there reared to manhood, following the occupation of farming. In 1845 he settled in this county, where he has since resided, and in 1867 he moved to his present farm. His estate consists of 160 acres of good land, 120 of which are under cultivation. Mr. P. was united in marriage, April 6, 1848, to Miss Susan Spoonamore, a native of Indiana. They have fifteen children : Mary E., Eliza A., Polly A., Nancy E., Matilda, Sarah, George L., Jesse P., Arthur M., Malinda, Cora B., Rozella, Edward M., Henry and Myrtie. They are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Parrish was constable of section 32, is a native of Columbiana County, Ohio, and was born July 19, 1 8 14. At the age of three years he was taken by the family to Adams County, residing there for nine years, after which he removed to Highland County. He was there principally raised, following the occupation he now follows. In 1836 he returned to Adams County, where he remained till 1837, when he immigrated to Edgar County, Illinois. There he lived till 1862. He then enlisted in Company F, Thirtieth Illinois Regiment, and was corporal of that company. He participated in a number of important battles, and after a service of two years he was discharged for disability. In 1865 he came to this state and settled where he now resides, having 360 acres of land as good as any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. P. has been twice married : First, in 1833, to Miss Delida Thatcher, a native of Ohio. They had four children : John F., Samuel S., Sarah E. and James. Mrs. Partridge's death occurred in 1876. He was again married to Mrs Elizabeth Smith. She has three children by her former marriage : Mary E., Mattie E. and Agnes G.

Thomas Pierpoint

section 16, is a native of West Virginia, and was born March 6, 1828. He was reared to manhood in his native state, and was educated in the schools of that vicinity. He has always followed the occupation of farming. In 1850 he removed to Taylor County, residing there till 1869, when he emigrated to Hancock County, Illinois, remaining there for only six months. From that place he came to this county and settled where he now lives. He has 160 acres of land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. P. was married September 2, 1852, to Leona Worthington, a native of Pennsylvania. They have from this union nine children : Ralph, Mary, Samantha, Zackwell, Elslay, John W., Henry R., Albert S., and Rosa B. Mr. Pierpoint has been school director of his district. During the war he was a member of the state militia.

Daniel C. Pierpoint

section 26. The subject of this sketch was born in Tyler County, West Virginia, November 4, 1843, and was there raised to manhood and educated, following farming and school teaching. In 1870 he immigrated to Nodaway County, and in 188 1 settled on the place where he now resides. He has eighty acres of land on the home place, besides other land in this county, all of it being above the average. Mr. Pierpoint was married March 31, 1868, to Miss E. E. McCay, a native of Ohio. They have five children: James E., Cora M., Mary A., Clara B. and Gracie V. They are members of the Protestant Methodist Church. Mr. P. is the present township collector. He has been school director of his district for several terms.

Robert Russell

section 11, is an old settler of this county. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, October 14, 1836, and was there reared till fifteen years of age, when he emigrated to Edgar County, Illinois. There he was engaged in the trade of shoemaking, and after residing there six years he removed to Vermillion County, Indiana. For one year he was engaged in farming, after which he came to Missouri, and settled in this county. In 1870 he located where he now resides. He has eighty-five acres of good land, all under cultivation. Mr. R. was married March 7, 1861, to Miss Mary J. Moss, a native of Illinois. They had seven children : Charlotte R., Edward, Charles, Sarah E., Marion, Arella K. and George. Mrs. Russell's death occurred February 29, 1877. During the war Mr. R. enlisted in the state militia.

George A. Rush

section 32. The subject of this sketch is a native of Canada, and was born May 28, 184 1. At the age of six years he was taken by the family to Racine County, Wisconsin, where he was reared to manhood as a farmer, and received his education. In 1870 he emigrated to Missouri and settled where he now resides. He has 1 12 acres of land, most of which is under cultiuation. Mr. Rush was united in marriage in 1864 to Miss Mary Banchop, a native of Scotland. They have four children : Arthur E., Alvin M., Mary A., and Charlotte J. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. R. is the present township constable.

Benton Smith

section 23, is a native of Indiana, and was born February 27, 1S41, At the age of six years, with the family, he emigrated to Andrew Count}', residing there but five months, and from thence they removed to this state and county, where he was reared to manhood in the occupation of fanning. He received his education in the schools of this vicinity, and in [873 he settled on the place where he now resides. He has 200 acres of land, 170 acres of which are under .cultivation. Mr. Smith was married February 23, 1868, to Mrs. Margaret Vaughn, whose maiden name was Bassford. They have five children by this marriage: Oliver, Harriet A., Laurinda M., Joseph E. and Charlotte A. Mrs. S. has one child by her former marriage, George K. Vaughn. At the breaking out ol the war, in 1861, Mr. Smith enlisted in the six months call, and after serving that time he enlisted, in 1863, in Company C, Fourth Regiment Missouri State Militia, serving till the close of the war.

Elon Smith

farmer, section 36, is a native of Missouri, and was born in Andrew County, September 11, 1846. When three years of age he came to Nodaway County, where he has since resided. He was reared on a farm, and has made farming his occupation during life, and now has 160 acres of land. He was married November 25, 1870, to Miss Bettie Holmes, who was born in Edgar County, Illinois, May 1, 1854. While a child she came to Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have five children : Bell, Adda, Delia, the fourth left to chose its own name, and the fifth an infant.

George A. Speck

section 9, was born in Warren County, Illinois, July 10, 1852. When he was fourteen years of age, the family emigrated to Fremont County, Iowa, and there resided till 1871, when he moved to Mitchell County, Kansas. After remaining four years, he returned to Iowa, and, one year later, went to Atchison County, Missouri, where he lived five years. Mr. S. then came "to this county and settled where he now lives. He has 160 acres of choice land, most of which is improved. He was married, in 1873, to Miss Emma Banks, a native of Iowa. They have four children: Alice A., William H., Louis M. and Rosetta M.

Andrew Spire

section 25. The subject of this sketch was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, May 1, 1845, and was there reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. He resided in that locality till 1870, when he emigrated westward and settled in this county, and in 1880 he located on the place where he now resides, having leased the place for a term of years. He, in company with Mr. Wnru Shew, is largely engaged in sheep raising. They now have on their place 1,650 head of sheep, and sell on an average 10,000 pounds of wool per year. The farm they occupy contains 330 acres, most excellently adapted to the industry in which they are engaged. Mr. Spire fwas married in 1868, to Miss Mary Shew, a native of Ohio. They have five children : John H., Mary S., George A., Ellen and Charles. They are members of the Catholic Church. In 1864 Mr. S. enlisted in Company H, Thirty-eighth Ohio Infantry, and served till the close of the war.

Moses Stingley

was born in Hardy County, Virginia,, on the fourth day of September, 1810. His father was a soldier in the revolutionary war. His parents raised sixteen children - nine sons and seven daughters. Thirteen of the sixteen played on the violin. He lived in his native state until twenty-two years of age. He was married on the 9th day of September, 1830, to a Miss- Terry, of the same county as himself. In August, 1832, he started for Tippacanoe County, Indiana, arriving there in October, of that year, and lived there twelve years, and on the 1st of October, 1844, he started for the Platte Purchase and settled in Andrew County, two miles north of Whitesville. In the spring of 1845 he rented a farm and raised a crop. In the fall all the family were taken sick, and on the 30th day of September, Mrs. Stingley died, leaving five children, and the family were so ill that but one child could attend the funeral. As soon as he recovered his health sufficiently, Mr. S. went to Plattsburg and entered 160 acres of land in Nodaway County, where he now lives, and during the winter camped in a pre-emption house until he was able to build a mansion, eighteen by twenty feet. He raised good crops that year on rented land, and bought a set of plow irons for eleven dollars and stocked it himself and broke seven acres of prairie fenced it, and put it in corn. He had to go to Savannah and St. Joseph for his smithing and milling. On the 3d of December, 1846, he married Miss Eliza Moon. To use his own language, he then had nothing to do but to work and kill deer and turkeys, and go to mill, and sometimes to St. Joseph for whisky, when the cows failed. On the 10th of December, 1848, the snow fell thirty-four inches deep on the level, and remained on the ground until March, and during this time had sport in catching turkeys, when they could get them to leave the timber.

In 185 1, owing to high water, they had to grate the corn for bread, and got along in that way until they heard of a horse mill at Rochester. He went there and had thirteen bushels of corn ground, and, after bringing it home, said it was the best time to loan meal he ever saw. On the 15th day of June, 185*6, he was again deprived of his companion by death, leaving five children by this union, and on the 18th day of the following November he married Miss Margaret L. Gray, and, for awhile, he says everything went on finely. Then came chinch bugs, destroying crops ; next, swarms of grasshoppers, and, by the by, Jeff. Davis broke loose, which checked matters for a while ; but he survived all that, and on the 1 8th of January, 1877, his third wife died, leaving four children. The following September, he sold part of his property and took a trip to California and Oregon, and returned the following year, and has remained here since, he says, except when professionally out fiddeling for the neighbors, having been their fiddler for fifty-five years. He has served as road overseer, constable and judge of the county court one term, and, in 1861, was captain of a company, known as Platte River Hellions, besides has been prominent at log rollings and house raisings. Although a farmer, he has made combs, brooms, stocked plows, axe handles, shoes for all his family, and many for others, ox-yokes, shod horses, made weaving looms and well wheels, weaving shuttles, cooperage, and has at this time a cedar churn, in good condition, made by himself in 1826, and manufactured many a grind stone, besides other articles too numerous to mention. His children's names are as follows : Nancy M., George R., William, Allen, Hiram M., Thursey Ann, Rosina, Perneacy, Jane, Stanford G., Lozilla, Norton C, Orleany and Noah E. It has been a habit of Mr. S., during life, never to go in debt, and his name has never been on the books of a merchant in the county. He never gave but one note, and that was for forty acres of land, that they could not receive the money for at the time, although he was anxious to pay it, and paid the note with the same money which he reserved for that purpose. His landed estate at the present time consists of 285 acres. In his religious preferences he inclines to the Universalist belief.

Isaac Wilcox

deceased, was prominent among the old settlers of this county, who have now passed away from this world. He was a native of Green County Kentucky, and was born September 27, 1817. When twelve years of age he went with the family to Menard County, Illinois, where he was reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming and stock raising. This he continued through life. In 1852, he immigrated to Missouri, and settled in this county, and after a short residence here of six months, he removed to Union County, Iowa, where he resided eighteen months. After that time he returned to this county and settled in section 26, where his family now resides. Mr. Wilcox was married in 1844, to Miss Mary J. Curry, a native of Kentucky. They had five children : Mary E., Willis, Rachel, George and Aridy. After a long and useful life Mr. W. died February 15, 1881. Since his death, Mrs. W. with the assistance of her sons, George and Andy, has successfully managed the home'farm. They have 340 acres of choice land, making one of the best stock farms in the county. It is well improved, and about 150 acres are under cultivation.

Willis Wilcox

section 23. The subject of this sketch.was born in Menard County, Illinois, January 29, 1853, and when one year old he accompanied the family on their move to Missouri. He resided in that state six months, and from there went to Iowa, remaining eighteen months. He afterwards returned to Missouri, and settled in this county. Here he was reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. In 1877 he settled on his present place, where he has 160 acres of land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. W. was married March 29, 1874, to Rowena Hunt, a native of Missouri. They have two' children, Elfie and Carrie.

Samuel Yarnall

section 11, is a native of Harrison County, Kentucky, and was born February 15, 1835. At the age of eighteen months he immigrated with the family to Vermillion County, Illinois, where he was reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of larming. In 1854 he came to this state and settled in Nodaway County, and in 1869 located on his present place. He has a neat farm of fifty acres of land as good as any in the vicinity, most of which is under cultivation. He was married July 17, 1867, to Letha Stingley, a native of Clinton County, Missouri, and daughter of Moses Stingley, an old settler of this county. They have four children: Anna M., Etta L., Leota M. and Franklin T. Mr. Yarnall has been township constable for one term, also clerk of the township three terms. He has served as school director of his district for the past ten years. During the war he enlisted in Company C, Fourth Missouri Regiment, enlisting in 1862. He served till the close of the war.

James A. Yarnall

section 22. The subject of this sketch was born in Vermillion County, Illinois, May 28, 1841. At the age of thirteen years he emigrated, with the family, to Missouri and settled in this county and township. He was here raised to manhood and received an education from the schools of the county. He was brought up in his present occupation, and now has 530 acres of land that will compare with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. As a successful and progressive farmer. Mr. Yarnall is well and favorably known. He was united in marriage, November 12, 1865, to Miss Rebecca S. Scott, a native of Missouri. They have seven children : Frisby A., Dorcas L., Mary A., James A., Florence R., Belva C. and Alfred. In 1861 Mr. Y. enlisted in the six months call for volunteers, and after serving that length of time, in April, 1862, he enlisted in Company C, Fourth Regiment Missouri State Militia, and served till the close of the war. He participated in the battle of Springfield, Missouri, Horse Creek, and many others of lesser note.

carpenter and notary public, also insurance agent,, is a native of Germany, and was born September 17, 1829. When about sixteen years oldi he came to America, landing at New York, and then located in Cincinnati, where he resided for about ten years. He was principally educated in his native country, although he attended school for some time in Cincinnati. While there he learned the carpenter trade, and in 1857, moved to Illinois, and located in Quincy, where he followed his trade till 1861. He then settled at Ottumwa, Iowa, and in 1864, he came to Conception, where he has since worked at his trade, in connection with other work and official business. He was made a notary public in 1873, and has also served seven years as justice of the peace. Mr. B. was married October 8, 1856, to Miss Barbara Krape, who was born in Germany in September, 1832. They have nine children : Mary, Andy J.,. Albert, John, Anna, Clara, Frank, Barbara and Francis. Mr. B. and family are Catholics.

Oliver P. Bogart

farmer and school teacher, section 16, is a son of Jacob and Margaret (Bishop) Bogart, the formerjof Pennsylvania and the latter of Ohio. He was born in Seneca County, Ohio, October 27, 1839, and was reared and educated in his native county. In 1861 he enlisted in Company B, Fortyninth Ohio, and remained in service for twenty-three months, being wounded in the battle of Pittsburg Landing, thus disabling him for duty. In 1868 he came to Missouri and shortly located where he now resides. When about sixteen years of age he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed about five years, and has also worked at it at various intervals. He began teaching when he was twenty-one years of age, and this he has since continued to a greater or less extent. He now has a farm of 160 acres on which he resides, also eighty acres in the vicinity. Mr. B. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married August 6, 1868 to Miss Ophelia Emery, a daughter of Judson and Lucinda (Mead) Emery, the former of Maine and the latter of Ohio. Mrs. B. was born in Henry County, Ohio, January 13, 1850. She was there reared and was married in Oberlin, Ohio, where she had resided for a short time.

Rev. Father Fro Win Conrad

Abbot of the Benedictine Monastery, Conception, is a native of Aargan, Switzerland, and was born November 2, 1833. He commenced his studies in October, 1844, and entered the Abbey Engelberg, Winterwal- -den. in 1853, being ordained as priest September 14, 1856. He arrived in New York May 20, 1873, and came to Conception September 18, 1873, and dedicated the first Monastery (a frame building) February 8, 1874. He commenced the life in community January I, 1874, with four students and three lay brothers as a Priory of Benedictine Order. The same year he enlarged the parish church of St. Columba, and on the 6th of April, 1880, laid the corner-stone of the new Monastery, and has finished the west wing and one-half of the south wing. They occupied this building on the 7th day of April, 1881. On the 5th day of April, 1881, the Benedictine Priory of Conception was erected into an Abbey called New Engelberg, by Pope Leo XIII., and on the 29th of June, 1881, Frowin Conrad was solemnly blessed as the first Abbot by Bishop J. J. Hogan.

Augustus J. Enis

farmer, was born in Richland County, Ohio, February 23, 1839, and is of French ancestry. He resided in his native county, engaged in farming, till 1869, when he came to his present location, where he was interested in the blacksmith trade and wagon-making till 1879. Since that time he has been engaged in farming and working at the carpenter's trade. He and his brother, F. A. Enis, have a farm of ninety acres. He has also been agent for the Phcenix Insurance Company, of Hartford, for several years, and has done considerable business in that line, being representative of one of the most reliable companies in the United States. He was also tax collector of Jefferson Township for two terms. Mr. E. was married October 21, 1861, to Miss Philomena Ritchlin, who was born in Richland County, Ohio, September 16, 1841. They have had seven children, six of whom are living : Laura F., John A., Francis E., Nelson I., Charles J. and Ernest E. Mr. E. and family are members of the Catholic Church.

Francis A. Enis

blacksmith, is a native of Ohio and was born in Richland County, January 17, 1842. His parents were natives of France. He was reared in his native county on a farm, and when eighteen years old he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for eighteen months. In 1862 he enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Second Ohio Infantry, and participated in a number of important battles, remaining in service for three years, when he returned to Ohio. He again began work at his trade, which he followed till 1868, when he came to Conception. Here he has since resided and also has continued his calling. Mr. E. was married April 21, 1867, to Miss Ragena Remlinger. She was born in France, April 1, 1844. They have five children: Catherine, Augustus W., James M., Victorene and Willie. Mr. E. and family are members of the Catholic Church.

Nicholas Haehnlein

farmer, section 19, was born September 27, 1837, in Germany, and was reared in that country on a farm, there being educated. He has followed farming as an occupation during life, except during the six years previous to coming to America, when he served as a soldier in the war. In 1869 he emigrated to this country landing at New York, and after staying a short time in different states, he came to his present location, and now has a farm of eighty-five acres. Mr. H. was married November 8, 1870, to Miss Athata Meyer. She was born in Germany, January 6, 1842. They have one child, Agnes. Mr. H. and family are Catholics.

H. D. Jones

of the firm of Jones & Keller, proprietors of the city meat market, Clyde, was born in Scotland County, Missouri, September 23, 185 1. He was reared on a farm in his native county, and followed farming as an occupation there till August, 1880, with the exception of a short time when he was engaged in the mercantile trade. He was a resident of Nebraska for a short time, and in August, 1880, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and located on his farm, which now contains forty acres. He has since been interested in the butchering business, in connection with farming. Mr. Jones was married October 17, 1871, to Miss Malissa Roberts, who was born in Guernsey County, Illinois, August 31, 1850. She came to Missouri when two years of age. Mr. and Mrs. J. have three children : Alonzo, Guily M. and Richard.

John Keller

of the firm of Jones and Keller, was born in Huron County, Ohio, Decem- 1 er 23, 1840. He was reared in his native county on a farm, and in i860 he went to Defiance County, Ohio, where he was engaged in farming and carpentering till 1870. At that time he moved to Rulo, Nebraska. While there he was engaged in carpentering and farming, and was also for a time in the grocery business. In the year 188 1 he came to his present location and engaged in the business which now occupies his attention. Mr. K. was married October 27, 1876, to Miss Malissa Fondrum. She was dealer in hardware and tinware, was born in Germany, and when about fourteen years of age, he learned the tinners' trade, at which he worked some time. In 1869, he came to America, landing at New York, and first located in Cedar County, Nebraska, where he resided for six years, working on a farm and at his trade. He then worked in Michigan and Southern Missouri, and in 1877, came to Conception, and thence to Clyde, as soon as the town was founded, he being the second person to engage in this business.

Gottfried Koenig

known in English as Godfrey King, is a farmer on section 20. He was born in Prussia, Germany, February 22, 1831, and was educated in his native land, there being brought up as a shepherd boy. When sixteen years of age, he came with his parents to America, landing at New Orleans, and afterwards located in Grant County, Wisconsin, where they resided till 1868. Mr. Koenig then came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he now owns a landed estate of 245 acres. He was married September 24, 1850. to Miss Dora D. Kirchberg. She was born in the same part of Germany as himself, January 4, 1832, and came to America when seventeen years old, landing at New York. She was married in Grant County, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. K. have had thirteen children, nine of whom are living: Mary, Margaret, John F., Edward, Mary D., Clara F., Joseph P., John E. and Rosa L.

Joseph Lager

farmer, section 1 1, was born in the kingdom of Hanover, Germany, October 29, 1838. When he was six years of age his parents came to America, and located in Clinton County, Illinois, where he was reared on a farm. When nineteen he began to learn the blacksmith trade, and this he followed for eleven years, since which time he has been engaged in farming. In 1869 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His farm contains 182 acres of land. Mr. L. was married June 13, 1865, to Miss Agnes Kwlhman, who was born in Franklin County, Indiana, August 2, 1845. Her parents were natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Lager have five children : John F., born June 20, 1869; Harman R., born August 28, 1872; Clara, born September 7, 1876 ; Joseph, born March 29, 1879, ant^ Harman, born November 5, [881.

John Lanning

farmer, section 5, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, September 22, 1828, and came to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1843, locating in Grant Township, Nodaway County, in 185 1. There he improved a good farm and lived upon it for thirty years, and in October, 1881, he sold out and bought some land which is better adapted for stock purposes than the old farm. This embraces 120 acres, and is situated on section 5 of this township. Mr. Lanning married Miss Susan Ann Lucas, in Andrew- County, Missouri, September 21, 1849. She was originally from Clay County, Indiana, but came to Missouri in 1844. They have eleven children living: Wilmina, Nancy Jane, Isaac J., Eliza Letta, Mary Emeline, Thomas A., Katie (died when four years old), Sarah Leona, George W., Elizabeth May, John Cooper and Susan Alice. Mr. Lanning is an industrious and honorable man, and after a residence of thirty years in Grant Township, carried the good wishes of his old neighbors to his new home. Mrs. Lanning is a self-reliant business woman, exhibiting excellent judgment in many transactions, and is respected by all. Though commencing life poor Mr. L. and his wife have reared a large family, and by their economy and good management have secured a good home.

farmer, section 31, is a native of Ireland, and was born in the year 1830. He was reared and educated in his native country, and while there was engaged in his present occupation. In 1850 he came to America, landing at New York, and was employed by the Brooklyn Gas Company, of Brooklyn, till 1858, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Here he has since resided and now owns a farm of 200 acres, all of which is well improved. Mr. McC. was married January 27, 1853, to Miss Bridget Herbert, who was also born in Ireland in 1829. She emigrated to America in 1849, landing in New York, where their marriage occurred. Mr. and Mrs. McCarty have five children: John H., James C, Thomas R., Francis J. and Mary E. Mr. McCarty and family are members of the Catholic Church.

L. J. Mann

farmer, section 11, was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, August 22, 1829. He was reared on a farm, and, upon becoming of age, he embarked in the mercantile trade, which he followed for six years. Since that time he has been principally engaged in farming. In [867, he came to Missouri, residing in St. Joseph till 1869, when he came to Nodaway County. He now has a landed estate of 200 acres. He has been township clerk and assessor one term each since he came to Noda- way County. Mr. Mann was married November 22, 1855, to Miss Nana Crews. She was also born in Monroe County, West Virginia, September 27, 1837. They have had six children, five of whom are living : Aurelia M., Oscar T., Archibald C, Mary M. and Charlie W. Mr. M. is a son of James and Nancy W. (Humphreys) Mann, both natives of Monroe County, West Virginia. He was of German descent, and his wife of Irish ancestry. Mrs. M. is a daughter of Thomas T. and Eveline (Anderson) Crews. Her father was of West Virginia, and her mother of Virginia.

Willis Metcalf

farmer, section 26, was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, April 5, 1826. He was reared and educated in his native county, and followed farming till seventeen years of age, when he learned the shoemaker's trade. This he followed till 1850, residing in Kentucky during that time. He then moved to Iowa and located in Dallas County, where he remained one year, after which he moved to Van Buren County. Two years later he moved to Wayne County, and in 1859 to Maryville. In 1861 St. Joseph became his home. There he was engaged in different occupations till the fall of 1861, when he returned to Wayne County, Iowa. In 1863 he went to Wapello County, where he farmed a short time and then resumed work at his trade and conducting a hotel till 1866. Mr. Metcalf afterwards came to his present location, where he has now a farm of eighty acres. He was married February 13, 1848, to Miss Susannah Lancaster, who was born in Franklin County, Kentucky, February 19, 1820. They have had ten chileren, eight of whom are now living : Mary C, Ann E., Apoline, Martha J., Belle, Josephine, William E. and John H. Mr. M. and family are members of the Catholic Church.

William D. Miller

farmer, section 21, was born May 4, 1835, in Darke County, Ohio, and is a son of James and Elizabeth (Davidson) Miller, the former of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virginia. In 1839 W. D., with his parents, moved to Huntington County, Indiana, and in 1866 he came to Nodaway County, where he has since resided. He has made farming his occupation during life, and now has a farm of 1 14 acres. He was married July 4, 1862, to Miss Martha Black, a daughter of William and Eliza (Branyan) Black, both natives of Ireland. Mrs. M. was born in Dayton, Ohio, July 10, 1840. When six years of age her parents moved to Huntington County, Indiana, where she was married. Mr. and Mrs. M. have had ten children, six of whom are now living : Charles R., Edmond H., Emma E., James A., Ida B., and Thomas N. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the M. E. Church.

Dr. Henry H. Ross

druggist, was born in Lee County, Iowa, November 2, 1843, an^ when six years of age his parents moved to Hancock County, Illinois, where he was reared and educated, spending his boyhood days on a farm. In 1861 he enlisted in Company I, Fifty-seventh Illinois Infantry, and remained in service for about five months, participating in the battle of Pittsburg Landing and several skirmishes. He then returned to Illinois,, and embarked in the drug trade, which he has since made his principal occupation. His parents, James R. and Belinda (Frater) Ross, were natives of Kentucky, his father being a practicing physician of many years experience. His son H. H. has also made it a study the most of his life. In 1873 ne came to Missouri, locating in Livingston Count}-, and in 1875 moved to Daviess County, where he lived till August, 188 1. Since that time he has been the leading druggist of Clyde. Dr. Ross was married April 9, 1867, to Miss Lucy Hill, who was born in Boone County, Missouri, April 29, 1847. They have three children, Anna L., James H. and Charles.

farmer and proprietor of saw mill, section 27, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, February 28, 1843. He is a son of Lemuel and Jane (Carter) Ryan, both natives of Ohio, the former of French descent and the latter of Irish ancestry. W. S. was reared and educated in his native county until seventeen years of age, and also in the town of Fairview. He then went to Mississippi, where he was engaged in driving a stage from Iuka to Aberdeen. This occupation he continued for two years. He then moved to Arkansas, where he remained ten months, and upon returning to Mississippi he resumed the business of stage driving for four months. He next located at Memphis, Tennessee, and for ten months was engaged in railroading, and alter this he was employed by the Southern Express Company for four months. In 1862, he went to Cincinnati, where he worked for the government for one year, and then took charge of General Burnside's stock at his headquarters till 1865. After this time he returned to his native home and engaged in operating a saw mill, which he continued till 1868, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri. With the exception of three years he has since been engaged in farming and conducting a saw mill. Mr. R. was married December 19, 1867, to Miss P. L. Ferguson, who was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, February 8, 1849. She is a daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Mills) Ferguson, both natives of Ohio. Her father was of Irish origin and her mother of German descent. The family of Mr. and Mrs. R. consists of four children : Lemon T., John M., Charles McC. and Otha S. F.

Joseph Scholze

merchant, and the postmaster of Conception, is a native of Austria, and was born in the town of Harrachsthal, May 3, 1845. He was there reared and educated, and during his boyhood days he worked at the trade. When seventeen years old he learned the trade of stone cutting, which he followed in his mother land till the spring of i868> when he came to America, landing in New York. He followed his trade in New York and different parts of Pennsylvania till 1876, when he came to Conception, where he has since been engaged in the mercantile business, and has held the office of postmaster since December, 1880. Mr. Scholze was married June 6, 1869, to Miss Mary Wanner. She was born in Brookville, Pennsylvania, February 2, 1853, and there resided till her marriage. They have six children: Susanah A., Clements H., Veronicka S., Elizabeth A., Barbara P. and Joseph F.

Caleb P. Smith

and liquor dealer, Clyde, Missouri, is a native of West Virginia, and was born in Monroe County, February 16, 1845. In the spring of 1857, he moved to Andrew County, Missouri, with his parents, Anderson and Elizabeth (Lively) Smith, who were also natives of West Virginia. They resided in Andrew County for one year, and then moved to Nodaway County. C. P. was reared on a farm, but during life has been engaged in various occupations. He commenced in his present business in July, 1 88 1, and has since met with favorable results. He also' has a well improved farm of 200 acres. During the late war, he was in the service of the home guards for about twelve months. He was married, April 19, 1868, to Miss L. Davis, who was born in Morgan County, Ohio, May 9, 1852. She resided in her native county until 1865, when she came to Nodaway County, Missouri. Her parents, Jacob and Rebecca (Rees) Davis, were both natives of Ohio. The family of Mr. and Mrs. S. consists of four children : John R., Mary A., Dora S. and Charles A.

Willis Summer

farmer, section 15, a respected citizen and one of the pioneers in the Platte Purchase, is a son of Nicholas and Susana (Bannister) Summer, who were both natives of South Carolina. Willis was born in Morgan County, l^ast Tennessee, March 17, 1820 He was reared and educated in his native county, and in 1840 he emigrated to Missouri, and in the following spring located in Andrew County. He there passed through man)' hardships which all pioneers had to endure, and in 1856 he moved to Nodaway County, locating in Washington Township. There he resided till the fall of 1870, when he returned to Andrew Count)'. The summer of 1876 found him for the second time a citizen of Nodaway County, he residing- in Jefferson Township. He was reared a farmer boy, which occupation he has followed the greater part of his life. He now owns a farm of 215 acres. During the late war Mr. S. was in the Missouri State Militia for three months, and also with Price three months. April 25, 1844, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Chandler. She is a daughter of John and Mary W. (Gibson) Chandler, the former of Kentucky, and the latter of Tennessee. * Mrs. S. was born in Christian County, Kentucky, March 16, 1826. When she was a child her parents moved to Morgan County, Illinois, where she was reared and educated. In 1841 they moved to Andrew County, Missouri, where she was married. Mr. and Mrs. S. have had ten children, six of whom are now living : May J., James M., William H., Nancy A., Samuel N., and Willis D.

B. Toller

blacksmith and dealer in agricultural implements, Clyde, is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born in the town of Harn, on the Ems, in January, 1845. He was reared in his native town and there received the advantage of a good education. His father and grand-father being blacksmiths by trade, he also learned that occupation and worked with his father for two years. He then traveled for four years over Europe, visiting many of the important cities, working at his trade wherever he stopped. He was for three months (during the year 1867) in the army, serving in the cavalry. At the expiration of that time he started for America, landing at New York, May, 1867. He went first to Cincinnati where he followed his trade for six months ; thence to Lafayette, Indiana, remaining four months, and then went to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he lived five years, working at his trade. Mr. T. then moved to Neola, Iowa, where in connection with his trade, he was also engaged in dealing in hardware and agricultural implements. He was one of the pioneers of that town, and helped to build the first church in the town, which was the Catholic faith. In 1879 he came to Clyde and opened a hardware store, and was the first to engage in this branch in the new town. He continued that business till May, 1881, since which time he has followed his present occupation. In May, 188 1, he bought twenty-two acres of land, which he sub-divided into lots, and it is now known as Toller's Addition. Mr. T. was married May 4, 1869, to Miss Josephine Volmer, who was born in the town of Meppen, Germany, August 25, 1845. She was there educated and came to America in 1868, landing at Baltimore, and from there wended her way to Council Bluffs, Iowa, where she was married. They have had six children, five of whom are living: Barnhard, born February 9, 1871, in Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mary M. C, born November 6, 1873, in Neola, Iowa; William H., born March 10, 1876, in

Neola, Iowa; John R., born September I, 1878, in Neola, Iowa; Joseph C, born February 4, 1881, in Conception, Missouri. Mr. T. and family are active members of the Catholic Church.

Joseph Akers

blacksmith, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, January 1, 1841, and received a good common education. When sixteen years of age, he learned the blacksmith trade, and has made it his life business. In 1861, he joined the Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and after three years veteranized, and served to the close of the war, being mustered out June 19, 1866. He participated in the battles of Cheat Mountain, Green Brier, Virginia, Camp Baldwin, on the Alleghany, and many other engagements. He received two severe wounds, besides other slight injuries, and acted as sergeant. Some time after receiving an honorable discharge, he married Miss Emma Ryan, of Belmont County, Ohio, in 1867, after which he located in Guilford. They have four children : Henry Mitchell, Maggie Nora, Fannie Nellie, and Edward Scott. Mr. Akers' father is William Akers, of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Akers is the daughter of Lemuel Ryan. Mr. A. belongs to the Masonic fraternity. He is an industrious man, a good mechanic, and is doing the leading business for a large scope of country.

Wiley J. Brittain

farmer, section 14, was born in North Carolina, March 28, 1812, and came to this state in 1845, locating in this county in 1848. He bought his farm and commenced improving it, and was among the first to clear a place, as he and Mr. Christopher Weathermon are the oldest settlers now living in the township. Mr. B. married Nancy Royal, in North Carolina, in 1833. They had eight children, six of whom are living : Elizabeth L., John W., Fletcher E., Thomas H., Lodawick C. and Mary N. Mrs. Brittain died in 1874, since which time Mr. B. has lived among his children, all of them being married and settled within two miles of the old homestead. Mr. B. came here without means and has made his home by hard work. He owns 109 acres of land. He reared and educated his family, and has secured a reputation which will be cherished by his family and friends as of priceless value. He is a Republican in politics, and in religious faith is a Methodist. John W. Brittain, his son, is engaged in farming, he owning 125 acres of land on section 13, well improved. He married Miss Martha J. Weathermon in April, 1870. They have two children : Henry Clay, born April 2, 1877, and Maggie A., born September 2, 1879.

James Carver

nurseryman, was born in Freeport, Harrison County, Ohio, May [7, 1826, and received a common school education, being brought up as a farmer, which has been his principal occupation. In 1865 he came to Iowa, and in 1868 located in this county and township. He bought ten acres of fine land in the village of Guilford, and at once started a nursery, and since that time has started another near Sweet Home. His nursery has supplied nearly all the trees for the large orchards in the eastern part of the county, and every one speaks in the highest terms of his trees and the fruit as represented. He is increasing his business year by year, wholesaling large quantities to other nurseries. He has a beautiful orchard, one of the very finest, of about 1,000 trees, with one of the neatest homes in the town. Mr. C. is reliable in all his promises, genial in his manners and a valuable acquaintance. He married Miss Maria Mummy, of Morgan County, Ohio, June 7, 1849. They have three children : Mary Jane, wife of Oscar A. Stewart, Elmer Ellsworth and Dimsdill. The sons are giving their attention to the nursery and stock business. Mr. C. is a Republican, and belongs to the M. E. Church.

Bartlett Livingston Cook

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, January 13, 1828, and was the son of Henry Cook, a farmer, who was born in Burke County, North Carolina, and Anna (Shearer) Cook, a native of Ashe County, North Carolina. Bartlett received his primary schooling in his native state, and in 1842 with his father, came to Buchanan County, Missouri, being among the pioneers there. He was reared and received a fair education there, and for some time was engaged in teaching, and at other times in making himself generally useful about the place. When at the age of eighteen years, or in 1846, he enlisted in the Mexican war under Colonel Doniphan and served until 1847, acquiring for himself an enviable record as a young soldier. In 1850 he located in Nodaway County, where he now owns 220 acres of land, making one of the finest farms in the county. As an agriculturist Mr. Clark is a success, and all things around the place denote taste, culture and enterprise. During the late war he was a member of the

Forty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry for one year. He has served as a justice of the peace for twelve years, was township assessor at the time of the state census, took the census of this township, and in 1880 was appointed United States census enumerator, discharging all duties of these offices with good judgment. He is a Democrat in political views, while his religious preferences are with the Baptists. Mr. Cook was married March 25, 1849, to Miss Mary Graves, daughter of Anthony Graves, late of this township and formerly of Buchanan County. Their family consists of Henry, (who married Miss Ellen Class, of Kansas), Anna, (wife of Captain George W. Stabler, of Kansas), Nannie, Sarah, (now Mrs. Jacob P. Hawk, of this county), William R., Joseph F. and Rosa B. Mr. Cook is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

William S. Dunlap

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, was born in Platte County, Missouri, in 1837,. and came to this county in the fall of 1852 with his father Alexander D., and bought the farm where he now lives. He married Mrs. Mary Richards, formerly Mary Sharp, of this county. June 11, 1876. They have four children living : Lottie May, William Lee, Isaac A., and Mary Rena. Mrs. D. has one son by her first marriage, Arthur C. Mr. Dunlap was engaged in the freighting business for many years, but he returned home in 1866 and settled down on his farm, made valuable improvements, and has a very desirable place. His landed estate consists of 306 acres. He is a genial, kind, and worthy man, knows much n{ the hardships and trials of pioneer life, and is deserving of honorable mention for his many acts of goodness as a neighbor and friend. He is Democratic in politics, and a Presbyterian in religious preferences.- Alexander Dunlap was born in Rockbridge County, Virginia, in 1808, and came to Platte County, Missouri, in 1837, and there bought his claim. He married Elizabeth Hepler in Virginia in 1833. They have four children living : James Franklin, William S., Virginia C, and Carrie. Samuel died at the age of seven years. Mr. D. was an early pioneer of the count}-, improved a good farm, and when he died October 18, 1877, he left a good name. Mrs. Dunlap finds a pleasant home in her decling days with her son William S.

retired merchant, was born in Kentucky, October 17, 1836, and received a good common school education, his early life being spent on a farm. In 1865, ne came to this county, and engaged in merchandizing in Guilford, where .he continued for eleven years, then moving his stock to Bolckow. Here he operated the business until 1878, when on account of poor health, he sold out and returned to Guilford, building a fine residence upon his beautiful twenty acre lot, and otherwise improving it. Ten years ago he set out an orchard of 1,000 trees on the lot, and since has added all kinds of small fruit, so that he now has one of the finest bearing orchards in this county, filled with choice varieties. He has also started an apiary of bees. Mr. Floyd has a natural talent for business, and has been successful in every undertaking. Genial in his manners, he has hosts of friends, and is one of the substantial men of the county. He was appointed postmaster in 1866, and held that position for eleven years. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity, and his family to the M. E. Church South. Mr. F. married Sarah Jane Skidmore, of this village, in February, 1865. They have four children : Millie Elizabeth, Florence P., Clarence Victor Buck, and Alexander T.

Anthony Graves

was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, on the 4th of February, 1800, and was the son of John and Sarah (Sharp) Graves, both natives of North Carolina. He passed his youth in East Tennessee, on his father's farm, and received a very limited education, but was a man of excellent mind and a great mental calculator. He was one of the pioneers of Buchanan County, Missouri, having settled near DeKalb in 1840. Jn the year 1850 he moved to Nodaway County and located on section 15, township 62, range 34, and there he followed the vocation of a farmer until the time of his death. Mr. Graves was twice married : First, in 182 1, to Judy W. Bledsoe, who was the mother of four of his children. She died in 1828. Soon after he married Martha Lower, and by this union there are eleven children. About the year 1846 he and his wife joined the Predestinarian Baptist Church, and were for a long period faithful members of that denomination. He died January 11, 1882, leaving a family consisting of : Nancy, wife of Capt. J. G. Allen, now of this county ; Elizabeth, wife of Levi Sharp, who died a few years ago ; Hugh H., married Elizabeth Reynolds - he died in the late war; Rebecca, wife of Isaac Sharp, of this county ; John, married Elizabeth Landrum, now of Atchison County, Kansas ; Sarah, wife of Quinton Wilson, now of this county ; Mary, wife of B. L. Cook, now of this county ; Rosannah, wife of James B. Wilson, now of this county ; Jacob, married Emaline Groves, now of Atchison County, Kansas ; Henry, married Eunice Donaldson, now of this county ; Martha, wife of William H. Pope, now of this county ; James K. P., married Catharine Mangan, now of this county ; Catharine, wife of John S. Miller, present county clerk ; William A., who died at the age of eight years, and Lutisha, wife of John R. Donaldson, now of this county. In honor and uprightness Mr. Graves was equaled by few and surpassed by none. Industrious himself, he raised an industrious family.

He never craved for wealth - only for a competency. Every one of his children, thirteen in number, were present at his bedside when he died. He has eighty-one living grand children and seventy-three living greatgrand children.

Jackson Grove

farmer, section 10, was born on the 7th of September, 1836, the place of his birth being Ross County, Ohio. He was the son of John and Susannah (Van Pelt) Grove, the former a native of Ohio, and a farmer by occupation, and the latter was also born in Ohio. Jackson resided with his parents in his native county until 1841, when he accompanied them to Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri, and, in the spring of 1842, came to this county. He was one of the earliest settlers, and has been raised to and experienced all the inconveniences, hardships and trials peculiar to pioneer life. This has tended to make him feel a great interest in his adopted county, and consequently no one has done a greater share in promoting every enterprise calculated to benefit the community or to elevate the morals of society. Mr. Grove owns a finely improved farm of 186 acres, well stocked with a graded herd, and upon the place is a good residence, barn, and all necessary out buildings. During the war, he served in the Fourth Missouri Cavalry for nearly three years, acquiring an eviable record. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Grove has been twice married. First, December 24, 1859, to Miss Talitha Gibson, daughter of William Gibson. Mrs. Grove died January 28, 1862, leaving one son, John William. Mr. G. was married a second time to Mrs. Louisa Nelson, April 5, 1868. She was a daughter of Godfrey D. Stout.

Jacob P. Hawk

merchant, Guilford, was born in Washington Township, Nodaway County, Missouri, on the 24th day of February, 1855, and is a son of Solomon and Sevila (Moler) Hawk. The former was a native of Virginia, and is one of the substantial men of this township. He is an excellent farmer, and has one of the finest home farms in the neighborhood. Mrs. "Hawk was born in Indiana. Jacob received his education in the common schools, and when not attending there his time was passed in a store. In the fall of 1877 he started a business in Guilford, with by no means a poor stock of goods, and though the town had her quota of merchants before, he went to work with a will to establish a good trade. That he has done this is evidenced by his popularity and the confidence which the community bestow upon him. In 1878 he was appointed postmaster and is at present conducting the duties of that office in a manner satisfactory to all. Mr. Hawk was married November 21, 1876, to Miss Sadie C.

Cook, daughter of B. L. Cook, of this place. They have three children : Ervin F., born July 24, 1877; Stella V., born January 5, 1879; an<^ an infant son, born January 12, 1882. Mr. H. is a Republican, and his religious preferences are with the United Brethren.

Charles D. Hocker

farmer, section 10, is a native of Lincoln County, Kentucky, where he was born October 27, 1840, and is the son of Philip S. and Amanda (Duncan) Hocker. The former was a native of Maryland, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits. His wife was born in Virginia. Charles spent his youth at school and on a farm until March, 1866, when he came to Missouri, locating in Holt County. At that time he owned nothing but a team, but possessed of a willing heart and stout hands, he commenced work by renting a farm in Holt County. After toiling for three years, he had secured enough to purchase forty acres of land, which now constitutes a portion of his present farm. In March, 1864, he cameN to this county. He has been adding to his original purchase from time to time, until at present he owns 240 acres. He erected a beautiful residence, and made other needed improvements, and now has a pleasant home, which is presided over by one of the best of housewives. Mr. Hocker is known among his neighbors as an upright and honest man, full of practical enterprise, and always ready with a word of cheer to those in whose company he may chance to be. He was married January 23, 1866, to Martha L. McKinney, a daughter of Jefferson McKinney. Their family consists of Jefferson, born December 12, 1866: Joseph L. born May 17, 1869; Amanda J., born February 20, 1871 ; Charles C, born September 1, 1873, and Ida, born October 1, 1876. Mr. Hocker is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is a Democrat in politics and a member of the Christian Church.

farmer, is the owner of 220 acres of land in section 23. He was born in Cooper County, Missouri, March 21, 1830, and in 1853 he settled in Gentry County, coming to this county in 1855, where he has since lived. He married Nancy E. Chandler, of this county, August 26, 1857. They have five children: John M., William D., Mary E., Jane Ann, and James H. Mr. McClanahan came here poor, and is entitled to much credit for making and improving his fine farm and home. He has been an honest, industrious, hard working man, and his good residence and improvements show taste and superior judgment. He has a bright, intelligent family of children, to whom he has given good school advantages. Two of the sons are at present engaged in teaching. Mr. McC. is one of the reliable citizens of the township. Politically he is a Democrat, and in his religious preferences a Methodist.

Benjamin F. Moler

was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, May 13, 1841, and in the spring of 1850 came to Missouri with his father, who bought a farm on section 27, and improved it, and in 1853 he died. Benjamin F. settled on section 11, adding to his original purchase from time to time until he now has a finely improved farm of 130 acres, with fruit in abundance and everything about him to make home desirable and happy. Mr. Moler married Miss Elizabeth Paul, of this township, November 22, 1863. They have two children : Emma Belle and Charles B. Mrs. Moler is the daughter of Thomas Paul. Mr. Moler has been raised and educated in this state, and is strictly a western man. He is Republican in politics. Mr. Moler was a strong union man, and enlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Volunteer Infantry during the war, and was taken prisoner at Lexington, Missouri, by Price. He was paroled, then returned home and joined the state troops, and served in this capacity faithfully.

Jacob Pugh

farmer, section 13, was born in Randolph County, North Carolina, on the 20th of November, 18 13, being a son of Jacob and Dorcas (Glascom) Pugh. The former, a farmer by occupation, was a native of North Carolina, in which state Mrs. Pugh was also born. The subject of this sketch spent his youth at home and in attending the schools of the vicinity. In the fall of 1856 he came to Missouri and located in Nodaway County, having in his possession just enough money to purchase a small home and commence farming. This land was on the Wild Cat, and to his original purchase he kept making additions until he owned a finely improved farm, on which he lived for over twenty-four years. He then sold out and bought his present large farm, in the spring of 1881. This embraces 360 acres, and upon it Mr. Pugh has built an excellent barn and residence, and when the contemplated improvements are completed upon the place it will be one of the best in Nodaway County. He keeps a large herd of good stock. During the late war he belonged to the Fifth Missouri, doing duty for over one year. He is Republican in politics. Mr. Pugh has been twice married - first in February, 1837, to Miss Mary Ann Miller, in Indiana, who died in Linn County, Iowa, in the fall of 1849. In June, 185 1, he was again marred to Mrs. Harriet Dollarhide. Mr. Pugh's family by his first wife consists of: Martha, now Mrs. Francis D. Hughes; Minerva, now Mrs. H. D. Hickok ; William, George, James and John. By the latter union there are six children : Winfield S., Mary C, (now Mrs. Geo. Cooper ;) Samuel M., Jacob T., Alexander and Joseph V. Mr. Pugh is an enterprising man, and believes it his duty to do things for the benefit of the community as well as for his individual profit.

Daniel Skidmore

was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, December 27, 1798, and came to this state and county in i860. Here he improved his farm, on section 16, consisting of 396 acres. He was a hard working man, reared an intelligent family, and still lives to enjoy the society of his children and grandchildren. He married Miss Elizabeth Carman, in Casey County, Kentucky, May 10, 1837. They had two children, Joseph and Sarah Jane. Mrs. S. died in 1846. Mr. Skidmore married for his second wife Milley M. Caldwell, September 14, 1847. They have one son, Hugh C.

Joseph Skidmore

farmer, section 20, was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, December 31, 1 841 . His father, Daniel Skidmore, who was an agriculturist, was also a native of that county, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Carman, was born in Casey County, Kentucky. Joseph passed his youth in working at home and attending school, receiving his education at the Highland Academy. In i860 he removed to Missouri, and in 1861 located in Nodaway County. At that time he was without means, but has been industrious and persevering, and is known among his fellow-citizens as having been the architect of his own fortune. He is the owner of 120 acres of land. Mr. Skidmore has recently purchased the old farm of Judge Shelton, to which he expects to remove in the spring. This is in Grant Township. That place is one of the best in this district, and after having needed improvements given it, will make a still more attractive farm. During the war Mr. S. was in the Fortythird Missouri Volunteers for one year, being an active Union man. He is quite prominent in political affairs, and during the years of 1879 an<^ 1880 served the people as county collector, making a valuable officiaL He is a Democrat and belongs to the Grange. January 17, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary A. Thompson, a daughter of Joseph P. Thompson, of this township. They have six children : Charles D., Daniel H., John, Laurens, James and Joseph.

Hugh Todd

farmer, section 8, was born on the 9th of July, 1822, in Ireland, his father, James, and his mother, Isabella (McMeekin) Todd, having been natives of that country. Hugh passed his youth in Dearborn County, Indiana, being engaged in larming and also in attending school. In [856 he came to Missouri, locating in Nodaway County, and though possessed of limited means, he purchased a farm, which he improved, living upon it until twelve years ago. At that time he disposed of it and bought his present place, consisting of 240 acres of improved land.

This he now rents, and is living in Guilford, enjoying the fruits of his earlier labor and hard toil. During the war he was in the Home Guards. He is Democratic in his political views. Mr. Todd was married in 1844 to Miss Margaret Beggs, daughter of John Beggs, Esq., formerly of Ireland. Their family consists of five children : James (who married Miss Anna Curfman), Jane (wife of Hugh C. Skidmore), Lewis, Mary (now Mrs. C. Floyd), and Sarah. Mr. Hugh Todd's son James, is one of the editors of the Nodaway Democrat. Few men who have lived in a community as long as the subject of this sketch, have as many true friends, or are more highly honored.

William Warnick

farmer, section 26, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, April 27, 1833, and in the fall of 1858 he came to Missouri, locating where he now resides. His land, then new and uncultivated, has had many improvements made upon it and is now under good cultivation. It contains 120 acres. Mr. W. has worked hard to make his home, and now enjoys the fruits of his labors. He is one of the reliable and substantial men of the township and enjoys the confidence of all. He married Nancy Marlow in Ohio, in 1857. They had four children: Ann Eliza (who married Andrew Whiteford), John Peter, Alvin and Addison. Mrs. W. died March 15, 1876. Mr. Warnick married for his second wife Mrs. Mary Jane Bashoe, widow of Benjamin Bashoe, August 17, 1876. They have by this marriage two children, Dallas I. and Charles. Mrs. B. has four children by her first husband: William L., Willard L., Cordelia A. and Louisa E. Mr. W. is a Republican and belongs to the Christian Church.

Christopher Weathermon

farmer, section 21, is the owner of 420 acres of land. He was born Jan> 5, 1805, in Surry County, North Carolina, and, in 1844, removed to this state, settling in Andrew County. In 1847, he came to this county. He married Miss Martha Vestel, March 10, 1825. She was born June 25, 1805, in Surry County, North Carolina. They have eight children: Lewis William, James W., John V., Thomas M. S., Miles F., Solomon, Nathan D. T. and Mrs. Harriet Clemens, who is a widow. Jerusha died in 1854; Isaac died October 3, 1869; Jesse was in Company G, Fourth Missouri Regiment, was wounded, and died of his wounds in 1864. Mr. Weathermon has been one of the solid and reliable men of the county. He came here at a very early day, and cleared a. large farm and raised a family of children, who are now among the leading farmers of this community. They belong to the M. E. Church. Mr. Weathermon states that Mr. Hiram Hall, an early settler of the county, was buried in the cemetery near his (Mr. W.'s) house, in Guilford.

James W. Weathermon

farmer, section 2, was born in Surry County, North Carolina, on the 23d of May, 1832, and is a son of Christopher Weathermon, a farmer, who was born in North Carolina, and Martha (Vestel) Weathermon, also a native of that state. James passed a greater portion of his youth in working on a farm, though he attended school to some extent. In 1847 he came here with his father, and was raised in Nodaway County. He was enabled, after some time, to purchase his farm, which now embraces 242 acres, and has been continually improving it until very few places in the community will equal it for richness and beauty. His orchard of 1,200 trees is one of the most desirable in the county, and to this industry he devotes much attention. He keeps a large herd of young cattle and a fine flock of sheep, and everything about the farm denotes the successful farmer. He has served the people as justice of the peace. In his political views he is independent, and his religious preferences are with the Universalists. Mr. Weathermon was married December 11, 1856, to Lucinda Brittain, a daughter of Wiley J. Brittain, of this county. Their family consists of John Q., Eliza Jane, Abraham Lincoln, Wiley F., William C, Mary Ann and James Asbury. This large family of industrious children are growing up to do honor to their respected ancestors. Mrs. Weathermon is a daughter of an early pioneer and well understands the part she must occupy, and is one of the best of housewives.

Thomas M. S. Weathermon

farmer and fruit grower, is the owner of 290 acres of land on section 7. He was born in North Carolina, June 29, 1838, and removed to this state in 1843, locating in Andrew County. In 1846, he came to this county, with his father, Christopher Weathermon. He has been twice married. First, to Miss Sarah Ann Reece, in December, 1864, They had five children : Laura A., born August 20, 1865 ; James W., born September 22, 1867; Ulysses S. Grant, born September 18, 1869; Nathan F., born May 30, 1871, and Minnie M., born July 12, 1874. Mrs. W. died April 30, 1875. He married for his second wife, Miss Caroline A. Bell, of Andrew County, January 12, 1876. By this happy union they had three children : Albert O., born October 27, 1876 ; Eva E., born December 22, 1877, and George C, born January n, 1880. Mr. W. is one of' the leading farmers and fruit growers in the county, and deserves great credit for his labors and extensive improvements in that direction. His beautiful orchard of 1,200 trees is one of the choicest in the county. He is a reliable and honest man. He has a large stock of young cattle, and sheep, hogs, etc.

Mathew Whiteford

section 21, is one of the largest farmers and stock raisers of Nodaway County, and a man well known in business circles. He is a native of County Antrim, Ireland, where he was born on the nth of November, 1832, being the son of John and Rachel (Wilson) Whiteford, who were both from Ireland. The former was an agriculturist. Mathew attended school at his birthplace until he was twelve years of age. Upon coming to America he settled in Indiana, where he completed his education. He commenced business for himself when a poor boy, struggling along and overcoming many obstacles as best he could. Having a natural inclination for stock raising he left Indiana, and in 1864 came to Missouri and located in Nodaway County, in order that he might have a larger scope of country for his business. Buying some land, he kept on working, and added from time to time to his original purchase, until he is now the owner of 1,280 acres of land, his farm and their surroundings not being excelled by any of equal size in this country. He keeps a very large herd of cattle - 300 in number, 125 of which he is feeding for market - a well selected flock of sheep, and something less than 1,000 hogs, and of these he is feeding 500 head. He has a bank barn, three stories in height, the main floor being in the third story, and nearly 100 feet in length. The sheep sheds are models of convenience, and his residence commodious and one of the best in the district. Everything that Mr. Whiteford does is executed on a large scale. His success in life he owes only to his own hard work, good judgment and excellent business calculations. Sociable, agreeable in his manners to all, he is respected by his many acquaintances, and is known not only throughout this county, but in Chicago, Kansas City and St. Joseph. January 1, 1861, Mr. Whiteford married Mary Beggs, a daughter of John Beggs, of this county. Their family consists of Isadore, Florence, Emma, Eunice and Rachel. They are raising one boy, Frank Stout. The young ladies have all been brought up to understand what hard work is, but in the meantime have had every opportunity for acquiring an education. Mr. W. is Democratic in politics. He is a Presbyterian.

Eli D. Adams

blacksmith, was born on the 19th day of August, 1838, in Putnam County, Indiana, and is a son of Isaac S. and Gilla (Hill) Adams. The former, who was a farmer, was a native of Kentucky, and the latter of England. Eli spent his younger days in attending school and in learning his trade. In the fall ot 1859 he came to Missouri, and the same year located in this county. During the late war he enlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Volunteers, was wounded at Lexington and captured by General Price, but afterwards paroled. In the winter following the regiment was re-organized, taking the name of the Twenty-fifth Missouri. They were then ordered to Tennessee, and were at the battles of Pittsburg Landing and Corinth. Through sickness and other misfortunes the regiment was badly cut up, only a few of the original members remaining. These returned to St. Joseph, filled the command with new recruits and moved to Cumberland, Kentucky, and New Madrid. Their next move was to Nashville and Waverly, from whence, on account of the number of mechanics in the company, they were ordered to build bridges, erecting some of the finest suspension bridges in the South. Upon returning to Nashville again they were consolidated with the First Missouri Engineers and went to Atlanta, Georgia, continuing to do efficient service until September, when, having served his term of three years and four months, Mr. Adams was mustered out. From his wounds received at Lexington he was compelled to remain in hospital for eighteen months, part of the time doing duty as nurse. He was one of the first to engage in business at Barnard, and has continued to do a large and successful business since that time. He has held the position of trustee of the town for four years. He is the owner of eighty-two acres of land on Section 18, of White Cloud Township. Mr. Adams was married in April, 1865, to Rachel Baker, daughter of Lawson Baker, of this county. They have six children : Lottie, Charles C, Gilla A., Percilla G., Lucinda E. and Martin E. Mr. A. has taken a great interest in educational matters, and is an honored citizen of the town. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. In his religious preferences he is a Methodist, and a Democrat in his political faith.