Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 14 of 16)

farmer and stock raiser, section 21. The subject of this sketch is a native of Bath County, Kentucky, and was born on the 1st of April, 1847, on a farm. He spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and in 1873 came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He was united in marriage the 25th of March, 1873, to Miss Susan Baublits, a native of Baltimore County, Maryland born in 1848. She came to Missouri with her parents in 1854, and settled in Hughes Township. By this union they have three children : Callie, Harley T. and Leslie. Mr. H. owns a farm consisting of 160 acres of improved land, well watered. He is a Mason in good standing, farmer and stock raiser, section 5, is a native of France, where he was born February 17, 1842, being a son of Valentine Hamm. The subject of this sketch came to America in 1857, landed at New York, and went from there to West Troy, Wisconsin. Here he learned the boot and shoe business, and in 186 1 enlisted in the Ninth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered out after nine month's service, and then returned to Wisconsin. Mr. Hamm was united in marriage on the 9th of September, 1869, to Miss Maria Kludas, a native of Germany, born the 19th of April, 1848. She was a daughter of Frederic and Sophia (Kesh) Kludas, and when at the age of nineteen years, came to America, and in 1868 landed at New York. She then went to Burlington, Wisconsin. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. H. settled at Graham, where they lived one year, and then moved to their present home, which consists of eighty acres of land. They have one adopted child : Mamie, born April 20, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. H. are both members of the German M. E. Church.

James Hammond

farmer, section 23, was born in St. Clair County, Illinois, July 6, 1848, being a son of William and Margaret (Gillmore) Hammond. The father was a native of the West Indies, born on the 24th of August, 1822, and died February 29, 1856. The mother was a native of St. Clair County, Illinois, born January 21, 1827. They were married January 17, 1847, James spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and subsequently, with his mother and grand parents, came to Missouri. He was married November ir, 1875, to Mrs. (Krackt) Gillmore, born June 28, 1842. Mr. H.'s family consists of two children, William G. and Edward L., and Mrs. H. has two children by a former marriage, Q. A. and John W. J. Gillmore. Mr. and Mrs. Hammond are both members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hammond's farm consists of 160 acres of improved land, well watered.

Samuel B. Hayzlett

farmer and breeder of short horn and Hereford cattle, section 25, was born on a farm in Hancock County, Indiana, August 6, 1842, and was the second son of James and Angeline (Taylor) Hayzlett. Samuel spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and began life for himself when at the age of twenty-one years, by working on a farm by the month. In 1865 he purchased a farm, but soon after disposed of it and associated himself with one Thomas Fletcher, of Indiana. They purchased about 120 government wagons and 720 mules, which they shipped to St. Joseph, Missouri, witli the expectation of doing a Freighting business across the plains. This was abandoned on account of railroads. They traded the wagons for some 800 acres of land in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri. Mr. H. then sold out his interest in the mules and harness, and settled on this land, commencing its improvement. His farm now consists of 1,500 acres. In 1873 he was obliged to make an assignment, but through some friends safely stood the financial storm, and now stands among the strongest farmers, financially, in Hughes Township. Mr. H. was married on the nth day of August, 1875, to Miss Samantha Cole, born on the 14th of September, 185 1. By this union they have three children: Stoden F., born March 15, 1876; Logan, born December 16, 1878; Elmer, born November 16, 1880. Mrs. H. is a member of the M. E. Church.

George W. Hutchison

speculator. This energetic business man is a native of Pulaski County, Kentucky, where he was born on the 25th of December, 1846, being the son of D. and Nancy (Corbet) Hutchison. George, with his parents, moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled northwest of Maryville in 1852. His father died in the fall of the same year, and then George, with his mother, moved, going two and a half miles south of Savannah, in Andrew County, Missouri. In the fall of 1866, he entered the employ of J. O. Brink, a merchant at Graham, with whom he remained till 1868, when he purchased an interest in the firm of J. L. Gomel & Co., general merchants. He sold out in 1869, and, for the next ten years, was engaged in speculating in live stock and real estate. In 1879, he purchased an interest with S. S. Dougherty, at Graham, and followed merchandising till 1880, when he entered the employ of E. F. Weller, at Maitland, having sold the first goods in that place. He soon entered the employ of William A. Graham, and afterwards purchased an interest with M. M. Dougherty, general merchant, but sold out in July, 1 88 1. Mr. Hutchison was married to Miss Lizzie Ashford, a daughter of John Ashford. She died, leaving two children, but they also soon died. He was again married, to Miss Lizzie Eckels, on the 19th of February, 188 1, she being a native of Perry County, Ohio, born December 3, 1861. She is a daughter of M. and Sarah B. Eckels.

F. W. Imply

of the firm of Impey & Lyle, druggists, was born in Andrew County, Mo., on the 23d day of December, 1849, on a farm, being a son of Dr. Impey. The subject of this sketch enjoyed excellent educational advantages, having graduated from the St. Joseph Commercial College in 1871. The same year he spent some three months on a pleasure tour through Kan- sas and Colorada. Upon returning he entered the employ of Morgan & Thornton, druggists, of Graham, and continued in their employ until October, 1871, when he purchased the interest of J. J. Bender in the diug house of Bender & Impey, now known as Impey & Lyle. They carry a large stock of goods, and their sales will compare very favorably with that of any like house in the county. Mr. Impey was married on the 15th day of September, 1875, to Miss Lizzie Black, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She subsequently moved with her parents to Linn County, Iowa. They have by this union three children : Effie E., Mabel B. and Edna Leona.

Corwin Johnston

photographer and justice of the peace, was born on a farm in Brown County, Ohio, on the 3d day of August, 1845, and when at the age of fourteen years, with his parents, h^ moved to Appanoose County, Iowa, there locating on a farm. He received good educational advantages, and in 1861 moved to Dakota County, Minnesota, where he was engaged in tilling the soil till 1863. He then enlisted in the Fourth Minnesota Infantry, but was discharged on account of poor health, after which he re-enlisted in the First Minnesota Heavy Artillery and served his entire term. After being discharged, in 1865, he returned to his home and was occupied in the grocery business for four years. In 1870 he closed out and came to Graham, Nodaway County. He was appointed postmaster, which position he continued to fill for some three years, when he resigned in favor of the present incumbent, Mr. J. Morton. At one time Mr. Johnston was registering officer, serving until it was discontinued. In 1878 he was elected justice of the peace. His genial nature, courteous manner, wise, sagacious management have made him one of the best, as he is one of the most popular officials of this district. He was united in marriage on the 7th day of May, 1866, to Miss P. A. Canfield, a native of Rochester, New York, born the 21st day of May, 1848. By this union they have six children : Orsamus G., Lucy M., Josie M., M. Rozetta, P. A. and Florence, all living. Mr. and Mrs. J. are both members of the M. E. Church, Mr. J. being Sunday School superintendent. He is also N. G. of Lodge No. 189, of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

farmer and cattle feeder, section 9, is a native of Roanoake County, Virginia and was born the 18th day of August, 1846. When at the age of three years, with his parents he moved to Cass Count)', Illinois, where they remained one winter, then going to Shelby County, Illinois. There they made their home till fall, when W. E. returned to his native county, and in 1861 moved with his parents to Cass County, Illinois, settling on a farm. Here the subject of this sketch received his education. He began life on his own account in 1863, in the occupation of a farmer, in that year moving to Nodaway County, Missouri, locating where he now resides. By his own industry and good management he is now the owner of 280 acres of improved land, mostly in grass, with excellent water for stock privileges. Mr. Johnston displays the best judgment in making selections of stock. As a business man he is prompt and energetic, and has secured the esteem of all with whom he has had to do. He was united in marriage on the 12th of February, 1873, to Miss Mary C. Robertson, a native of Cass County, Illinois, born the 26th of April, 1837. They have three children: Charles W., born July 16, 1874, John I., born March 1, 1876; Margaret E., born June 3, 1878.

John J. Jones

tonsorial artist, is a native of Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, and was born January 6, 1852. When at the age of eight years, he, with his uncle, moved to Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin, in i860, and there he received a good common school education. In 1870, he commenced railroading on the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad as brakeman, and was in the employ of that company two and one-half years. In 1873, he went to Peoria County, Illinois, and remained for a few months, when he located in Osage City. In 1874, he came to Graham Nodaway, County, Missouri, and soon afterwards opened a shop. Here he is now doing a fine business in his line, and receives a liberal patronage.

Charles Keene

farmer and stock raiser, was born in Oxfordshire, England, January 1842, and with his parents came to America in 1849, settling in New York. There they remained one year, and in 1850 moved to Licking County, Ohio, where they farmed. In 1855 they located some five miles west of Mt. Vernon, Knox County, Ohio, remained till 1859, and then moved to Menard County, Illinois. Here the subject of this sketch began life for himself by working on farms for different persons, and in 1869 he entered 320 acres of land in Gage County, Nebraska. In 1871 he purchased his present place, consisting of f6o acres ot well improved land. In 1877 he settled in Nodaway County, Missouri, and began the improvement of his land, now having it under excellent cultivation. He is a man of few words, but strictly honest and upright in all his business transactions. Mr. Keene was married on the 26th of October, 1878, to Miss L. M. Albin, of Baltimore County, Maryland, born in December, i860. She settled in Nodaway County, Missouri, with her parents in 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Keene have one child: Bert Edward, born July 20, 1879.

John W. Kennedy

of the firm of Ogle & Kennedy, patentees of the self acting farm gate. The subject of this sketch is a native of Putnam County, Missouri, and was born on. the 19th of June, 1856, being the son of Alex, and America (Smith) Kennedy. The former was a native of Ohio, and died November 2, 1868. The mother is a native of Kentucky, and, after her marriag, with her husband, she settled in Putnam County, Missouri. John passed his boyhood clays in his native county, and was educated at Trenton, Grundy Count}-, Missouri. He spent the time from 1872 till 1875 in clerking, and then farmed till January 1, 1882, when he entered into the patent right business.

Hugh Lyle

farmer and stock raiser, section 3, was born on the nth day of November, 1827, and was raised in Londonderry County, Ireland. After working for some years he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Hutchinson, the 3d day of August, 1849. She was born in 1826, and was raised in the same county as himself. Shortly after their marriage they embarked for America, and landed at New York city, after a voyage of seven weeks, soon settling at Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. Mr. Lyle worked some three years as a furnaceman, and in 1849, w'tn 'his family, he emigrated to Adams County, Illinois, where he located on a farm. This he continued to cultivate until 1869, when he sold out, and with his family came to Northwest Missouri, settling in Nodaway County about five miles east of Graham, where he had purchased a tract of land two years previous. He found a wide, wild prairie, but being a man of great energy and possessed of an indomitable will, he began the improvement and cultivation of his land. In this his hopes have been realized. Here he can pass the remainder of his days in company with his wife, who has all along shared his lot. In business circles he stands prominent for his unswerving integrity and stability. He is cautious, firm in purpose, honorable and strictly methodical in all his transactions. He selected a choice location for his home, and from the wilds of the prairie succeeded in making a 'fine farm of 400 acres, surrounded by Osage hedges and wire fence. Situated near the center is a large frame house. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle are both members of the Presbyterian Church. Their family consists of James, William J., Robert, Humphrey, Rankin, Sarah, Hugh H. and Alexander living, and Margaret J. and Anna M. deceased.

of the firm of Impey & Lyle, druggists, is a native of Pennsylvania, in which state he was born on the 1 ith day of November, 1850. being a son of Hugh Lyle, now a resident of this township. At the age of two years the subject of this sketch moved to Quincy, Adams County, Illinois, where he remained until 1869, when, with his parents, he moved to this county and township, his father having previously purchased a large tract of land. W. J. Lyle's educational advantages were excellent. In 1869, he entered upon the business career which has thus far proven to be an exceptionally successful one. For two years he was employed as a farm hand, and now is a partner in the drug store of Impey & Lyle, besides owning fine town property, and also a farm of 160 acres of well improved land in Hughes Township. Mr. Lyle was united in marriage on the 1 8th day of February, 1875, to Miss Sarah F. Keller, and by this union they have two children, Minnie Belle and Clarence H.

hardware merchant, was born on a farm in Andrew County, Missouri, February 22, 1857, ar>d received a good common school education, residing with his parents, and moving with them in 1869, to Nodaway County, Missouri. They settled on a farm near Quitman, and from 1874 to 1876, J. S. attended the Fillmore graded school. He returned to the home farm, and assisted his parents till 1878, when he entered the mercantile business at Graham. He is a man of great precision of character, a.nd endowed with strong and enduring convictions of right. Mr. McClaskey was married on the first day of September, 1878, to Miss Mary J.

farmer and stock raiser, section 36, was born in Huntingdon County Pennsylvania, on the 12th of June, 1831, spending his boyhood days and receiving his education in his native state. His father died when Thomas was about twenty years oi age, and with an older brother and mother and family of smaller children, he moved to Lamar County, Texas, and settled on a farm. In 1862 he entered the secret service under General J. M. Thayer, U. S. A., and served till 1865, having had some very narrow escapes. In February, 1865, he purchased the farm on which he now resides, and then started for Texas after his mother, but found that she had moved to Jackson County, Missouri. T. G. went to her location and moved the family to Nodaway County, Missouri, being robbed while on the road of some $450 - his entire cash capital. His farm now consists of 168 acres of well improved land. Mr. McNeal was married on the 28th of December, 1865, to Miss Susan Baublits, who was born on the 28th of May, 1846, in Baltimore County, Maryland. Mr. and xMrs. McNeal are members of the Baptist Church. Their family consists of seven children : Samuel N., Nettie, Isaac A., Florence, George A. and Mary, living, and Hattie, deceased.

farmer and wine manufacturer, section 23, was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1850, being the son of J. G. and Margaret (Shore) Miles. His father was a native of that county and state, born February 15, 1817, and his mother was also from that county. She was born on the 6th of May, 18 17. They were married January 9, 1840, and then moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1869. Miles spent his boyhood days and received his common school education in in his native state, coming with his parents to Nodaway County, Missouri. He remained with them and devoted his time to agricultural pursuits, and in 1870 graduated from Bryant's Commercial College, at St. Joseph, Missouri. Then he returned to his old home and was engaged in teaching school during the winter and in farming in the summer months. He purchased a tract of land and planted a vineyard, and by his industry and good management is now known as one of the most successful wine makers in Northwestern Missouri. He has a wine cellar having a capacity of 150 barrels. His crop of 1881 produced 100 barrels of wine, and he sold in the market over 2,500 pounds of grapes. In September, 188 1, Mr. McNeal entered the employ of Henry Huffman, proprietor of the Skidmore Elevator, as cashier and bookkeeper. He is of a genial nature, courteous to all, popular with his employers as well as the public. He has unfortunately been a cripple from childhood. By his excellent primary educational advantages and by the further prosecution of his studies in later life, he was very successful as a. teacher, and never wanted for a school when he would take one.

Thomas L. Marlin

hardware merchant and farmer, section ,26, was born in Platte County, Missouri, on the 16th day of November, 1837, being the only child of Daniel and Matilda Marlin, natives of Smith County, Tennessee. They had settled in Platte Count}-, Missouri, and in 1839, moved to Nodaway County, near where Thomas now resides. Here he spent his boyhood days, and received a good common school education. His father went to California in 1S50, and soon after died. When but a mere boy, Thomas took charge of the farm, and by his industry and good management, proved himself a successful provider. In 1864, he enlisted in the Sixth Missouri State Cavalry, doing service till May, 1865, when he returned 10 his farm, and devoted his entire attention to agriculture and stock raising. He served as justice of the peace in 1876 7. In 1880, he entered into the hardware business at Skidmore, and is now doing a successful trade. His farm consists of 120 acres of well improved land, upon which is a good residence and all necessary out buildings. Mr. M. is a mem- ber of the M. E. Church South. He is positive in character, and independent in action. Courteous, social and highly esteemed in business and social circles, he is among the respected citizens, as well as one of the oldest settlers of the county. Mr. M. was married on the 10th day of April, 1859, to Miss Mary J. Lawson, a native of Illinois, born February 8, 1839. Mr. M.'s mother resides with him, she now being in her sixty-seventh year, and is enjoying good health.

Noah Mast

farmer and stock raiser, section 22, is a native of Watauga County, North Carolina, born on the 20th of February, 18 12, being the son of John and Sarah (Harmon) Mast, natives of North Carolina. Noah remained in that state till 1839, when he moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, and settled on a farm. He passed through all the privations of pioneer life in that county, and on August 14, 1842, took a wife in the person of Miss Catharine Rollen. She was born January 27, 18 18, being a native of North Carolina. Mr. Mast, with his wife, gathered together their worldly goods and emigrated to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1843, and settled where he now resides, about five miles north of Graham, on the banks of the Nodaway River. His farm consists of 156 acres of well improved land. Mrs. Mast departed this life on the 8th of September, 1865, leaving five children : John, Susan R., W. G., Martha E. and Mary P., living, and James F., deceased. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, was born in Mercer County Kentucky, on the 19th of November, 1826, and when at the age of nine years, with his mother, he went to Decatur County, Indiana, making his home with his grandparents. In 1839, in company with his mother and grandparents, he moved to Missouri, and settled near DeKalb, Buchanan County. In 1841, he began life for himself by working on a farm and in brick yards, and, in 1845, he commenced farming for himself. In 185 1, he moved to Taylor County, Iowa, and, in the spring of 1852, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling near Graham. He made many changes, and finally located where he now resides, his farm consisting of eighty acres of fine land, well improved. Mr. M. was married on the 20th of December, 1846, to Miss Lydia Allumbaugh, born in 1830. She died on the 22d of September, 1878, leaving the following children : Sallie A., Andrew J., Irena, William, George, Martin, Mary A., Lydia, James and Peter (twins), living, and Nancy, John, Jasper and Martha, deceased. Mr. M.'s second marriage occurred on the 13th of March, 1876, to Mrs. C. E. Jones, born the 15th of April, 1836. Her maiden name was Goon, and she was born in Clearfield Count}-, Pennsylvania, and moved to Missouri in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. M. are both church members. Mr. M. is a Mason in good standing, belonging to Maryville Lodge, No. 301.

William H. Maurer

live stock dealer, was born in the town of Otisco, Clarke County, Indiana, on the 1 8th day of January, 1851, his boyhood being spent at that place until at the age of thirteen, when with his parents he moved to Missouri. They settled some five miles west of Graham, in Holt County, and there William assisted his father on a farm till at the age of twenty, receiving a good education. His natural inclinations were for the handling of live stock, but he started out as a farmer, handling stock at times, and in 1875 associated himself with Mr. George H. Peterson. They soon became known as one of the leading firms of Northwest Missouri, handling live stock of all descriptions, at times by the train loads. The firm now owns a fine stock farm of some 900 acres, excellently improved in every particular. Mr. Maurer is cautious, firm in purpose, and honorable. To his excellent business qualifications is the firm largely due for its remarkable financial management. He is reserved in manner, of few words, yet possesses those qualities which make him popular with all. He is a member in good standing of the A. O. U. W., Lodge No. 202. Mr. M. was united in marriage on the 10th day of March, 1871, to Miss Plasila Brown, who was born on the 20th of July, 1853, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Brown. They settled in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1842. Mr. Maurer's family consists of four children: Arthur J., born July 10, 1872; John E., born July 21, 1874; Mamie, born in 1877, and Sarah Ethel, born March 15, 1879.

Peter Maurer

farmer and cattle feeder, section 10, is a native of Clarke County, Indiana, where he was born on the 26th day of December, 1852. When at the age of eleven years, in 1864, with his parents he moved to Holt County, Missouri, settling on a farm some five miles west of Graham. In 1865, he moved to Nodaway County, locating near Graham. In 1875, Peter went to Denver, Colorado, and followed the freighting business for some six months, when he returned to Graham and farmed and fed cattle for one year. In 1874, he did a livery and transfer business, carrying the mail from Graham to Bigelow, Missouri. He sold out, and farmed in 1875-6, and for the next three years was engaged in butchering and shipping live stock. In 1879, he became associated with J. Harlan Bohart, purchasing some 360 acres of improved land. They now devote their entire time to the live stock business, being one of the largest firms in this section of the county. Mr. Maurer was united in marriage on the

18th day of March, 1875, to Miss A. Milligan, a native of Perry County, Ohio, born in 1853. Both Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. M. is popular, cautious and firm in purpose. Though modest in appearance, he is nevertheless liberal, and stands high for his unswerving integrity and stability.

farmer and stock raiser, section 8, is a native of Morgan County, Ohio, and was born on a farm on the 10th day of March, 1839. He spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native state, and in the year i86r taught school till the 14th day of November, when he responded to his country's call by enlisting in Company E, Seventy-fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in some thirty battles, among which were the second battle of Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Culpeper Court House, Kelley's Ford and Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He was taken prisoner and confined for about twenty-two months in different prison pens in the South, finally being released on the nth day of March, 1865. He returned to his old home in Morgan County, Ohio, and June 3, 1865, came to Andrew County, Missouri, his parents having moved there some months previous. That summer Mr. M. took a trip across the plains. In 1866 he went to Holton, Kansas, where he opened a drug store remained till 1867, when he moved to Nodavyay County, Missouri. He selected a choice location, and from the wilds of the prairie he has obtained 240 acres of well improved land. Mr. M. has taught school almost every winter since living in Nodaway County, and for six winters was in one district. In business affairs he possesses rare judgment and extensive practical knowledge, and his wise counsel is often sought for by those more actively engaged. On the 19th day of May, 1867, he was married to Miss Temperance Green, a native of Morgan County, Ohio, born on the 3d day of May, 1841. She came on a visit to Andrew County, Missouri, where she formed Mr. M.'s acquaintance. Their family consists of: James L., born April 19, 1868, died October 30, 1869 ; Etta J., born May 14, 1869, died February 14, 1870; Cora C, born September 22, 1870, died in November, 1872 ; B. F., born September 2, 1872; Bessie B., born May 27, 1875 ; Ruth E., born November 7, 1876, and Clyde, born August 2, 1881.

Isaac Miller

farmer and stock raiser, section 29, was born on a farm in Monroe County, Indiana, on the 2d of January, 1820, being the second son of Mary M. (Myers) Miller, natives of Wythe County, Virginia. The former was born September 17, 1795, and the latter on the 2d of May, 1802. Isaac spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state. When at the age of fifteen years he began working at the carpenter trade, farming at times, till 1848, when he moved to Adams County, Illinois, and in 1853, to McDonough Count}-, of the same state. In 1868 lie sold out and came to Andrew County, Missouri, and in 1869 purchased a farm consisting of 160 acres of wild land. By his own industry and good management he now has one of the best improved farms in this part of the country. Mr. M. was married on the 19th of February, 1846, to Miss M. J. Berry, a native of Monroe County, Indiana, born July 20, 1827. She was the eldest daughter of William and Patsy A. (Girens) Berry. Her father was born in 1803, in Kentucky, and her mother was born November 14, 1808, in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are both members of the Christian Church. They have the following children : William M., Addison H., Mary M., J. M. Alvin G., L. C, Effie A. and Jennie D., living and Samuel H., T. M., John M., and Robert W., -deceased.

Rev. A. K. Miller

minister, farmer and stock raiser, section 27, is a native of Bath Count}-, Kentucky, and was born January 15, 1822, being a son of William and Cassanda (Ross) Miller. With his parents, he moved to Montgomery County, Indiana, in 1836, and settled on a farm, receiving his education in that state. Mr. M. was married on the 28th of August, 1846, to Miss Jane C. Mitchell, who was born October 1, 1827. Mr. and Mrs. M. settled on a farm, and there remained until selling out, when they moved to Linn County, Iowa, in 1865, there being located on a farm of 120 acres of fine land. In 1873, he disposed of his interests there, and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, stopping for a short time in Maryville. He subsequently purchased his present farm, consisting of eighty acres of well improved land. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Miller consists of eight children : Sarah A., William N., Mary E., Jane C, Tibey G., Harriet C, John S. and Carrie L. Mr. Miller has pursued his chosen calling with untiring zeal, and with a success which has earned- for him no inferior rank among the preachers of the state.

Dr. James Woods Morgan

Graham, the seventh child and fifth son of John B. and Elizabeth QIcDonaldj Morgan, was born in Shelby County, Indiana, March 12, 1834. In the fall of 1841 he came with his parents to Missouri, settling on a farm four miles southwest of Maryville. He received a common English education, mostly obtained at a school house three and a-half miles distant, "hoofing" it night and morning. His youth was spent on a farm al common labor incident to farm life, doing as little manual labor as circumstances would permit. In the fall of 1854 he commenced the study of medicine with Drs. J. V. A. Woods and B. G. Ford. He married to Laura F., daughter of Ebenezer and Hulda Scott, on the 3d day of August, 1856, at Maryville, Missouri, Rev. S. T. Ren fro, of the Missionary Baptist Church, officiating. There were born of this union Arthur McDonald, May 14, 1857, died October 2d following; Roberta Austin, born July 9, 1858, died September 19, 1867 ; Matilda Alice, born February 12, 1862, died February 25, 1862; Laura F., born February 10, 1864, died July 31, 1864. Mrs. Morgan was born in the State of Vermont, September 30, 1835. Her father was a cousin of General Winfield Scott. She was a member of the M. E. Church South, and was what a woman ought to be - faithful, devoted and kind. Dr. Morgan commenced the practice of his profession in Graham, Missouri, July 3, 1859, and continued there until July 3, 1861, then being driven off by Confederate soldiers. He went to "Dodely's" and bushwhacked in the home guards until the provisional government of Missouri was formed, and in September he was mustered into six months service under the call of Governor Gamble. He was elected and commissioned first lieutenant of Company H, of what is known at adjutant general's office as Kemble's Regiment of State Troops. In the November following he was detached from this company, and put in charge of the Hax House Hospital, where he remained until discharged. He enlisted on the 24th day of March, 1862, in what is known as the Fourth Cavalry Regiment of the Missouri State Volunteer Militia, United States Army, commanded by Colonel George H. Hall. At that time there'was no volunteers being called for, but through the solicitation of Governor Gamble, permission was given him to raise ten regiments of cavalry for scouting purposes. He was on duty in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and the Indian Territory. He was elected and commissioned first lieutenant of Company K of said regiment May 14, 1862, and was on duty in St. Joseph. He was again put on detached service, and placed in command of provost guard, where he remained until the latter part of June, when he was sent home on sick leave for an indefinite period. He rejoined the company at Marshfield, Webster County, Missouri, and on the 1st of July, 1862, was again placed on detached service as Assistant Provost Marshal, District of Southwest Missouri, by Brigadier General E. B. Brown. By this, under' existing orders, it meant a permanent divorce from the company, as such officers became staff officers of the commanding general. It became his duty to enroll and organize the state militia into companies, try and dispose of the Confederate sympathizers. All were required to take the oath -of loyalty and give bond for the faithful discharge of the duties enjoined - that is, if thought necessary. Dr. Morgan deemed it necessary in every case where other punishment was not indicated, and bonds were put at from $1,500 to $10,000, and even higher if they had kinsman and friends able to make the bond good. This work was done in a manner that led the Confederates to believe that he was the second edition of Old John Brown, whose soul is supposed to be still marching on. While there the doctor's wife and little girl joined him, and remained with him until sickness compelled his resignation. December 15, 1862, he was ordered to report for duty to Colonel J. K. Mills, at Springfield, Missouri, Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Frontier, on the staff of Major General John M. Schofield. He was placed in charge of the exchange department, the duties of the same being - first, preparing rolls for prisoners subject to exchange as prisoners of war ; second, the trial and disposition of the citizen prisoners for minor offences ; the preparation of charges against all prisoners to be tried by military commission ; charges and specifications, together with names of witnesses - a state ment of the kind and character of the evidence of each and every witness. At that date an enormous amount of property had been seized by the Army of the Frontier, such as horses, mules, cattle, corn, wheat, oats, baric}', hay, houses, and in fact any and everything the army wanted, and vouchers given for the same, made "payable on proof of active loyalty."' An order was issued by General Schofield forbidding the payment of any such voucher, until the conditions were established before a certain officer, and Dr. Morgan was chosen as that one. The district included all of Southwest Missouri, the southeast part of Kansas, the northwest part of Arkansas and the Indian Territory. It was an enormous duty to perform. When active loyalty was proven he so certified ; when neutrality was admitted or Confederate sympathy proven, he so certified on the face of the voucher. The object of the order was to prevent Confederate claimants from appearing before a neighboring civil officer or a dough-faced military one and making proof. By this transaction he saved the government hundreds of thousands of dollars and ruined forever the hopes of many a poor Confederate farmer. The duty of giving freedmen free passes, promising protection, and in protecting freedmen's interests, was also enjoined. He participated in the last battle of Springfield, on January 8, 1863, as aid to General Brown, and upon arriving at Springfield found one thousand men in prison, many without charges preferred, further than " Confederate " sympathizer, bushwhacker, and of Cockrell's men, Jackman's stable men, Hawthorn's men. All this had to be sifted and disposed of, along together with persons coming in almost daily, many of them being brought in by the Enrolled Militia. Nothing more definite about them than the ones he first found. By the 3Lst day of July, 1863, he had nearly cleared the prison, when he was relieved from duty, and ordered to report to General Schofield, at St. Louis, for orders. He had been relieved by request of General Ben. Loan, commanding the Central District of Missouri, to be placed on duty in provost marshal's office, at Jefferson City. On reporting at St.

Louis, he was informed that Major Marsh had made briefs of the request for his relief, he then being absent in person at Vicksburg, which had fallen into our possession. He was ordered to report every morning. In this situation he remained for about two weeks. It is said an idler's brain is the devil's work shop. Dr. M. consequently set about to secure the appointment as Superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau for the Department of the West. He had everything arranged, recommendations all in, and one by Captain James F. Dvvight, First Assistant Provost Marshal General of the Department. Everything was lovely, but unfortunately there was a bitter warfare going on politically between the Charcoals and Claybanks, regarding the treatment of Confederates and their negroes, Colonel Broadhead, the provost marshal general, belonging to the Claybank wing. He was somewhat blue one bright morning, when he read an article in the Missouri Republican, copied from the Missouri Statesman, in which Lieutenant Morgan, " the head of the free negro bureau of the tribe of Abraham," caught jessy for being too rigid in discipline, and in " giving other men's niggers free papers," &c. That article cooked the doctor's goose too brown. W. A. Pile received the appointment, and in one month wore the star of a brigadier general of colored troops. Being foiled, he appeared August 12, 1863, before the Medical Board of Examiners for the Department of the Mississippi, Professor J. T. Hodgen, president, and was examined and received a recommendation for assistant surgeon of colored troops, it being what he asked for. The next morning when he went to report, he met his colonel, George H. Hall, as brave and as good a man as God ever made. He insisted on the doctor's joining his company, at Trading Post, Kansas. The latter informed him of his desire, and was tendered by him the same place in his regiment. He did not feel it his privilege to refuse, and was ordered to his command. He held to his recommendation, had almost got the brigadier general fever, and wished to get with his colored brethren. As soon as he arrived at St. Joseph he was sick with his spirit desire, and came in on sick leave. Towards the last of August, 1S63, he reported to General Thomas Ewing, at Kansas City, and was again placed on detached duty, as judge advocate of a military commission. He was again taken sick, and being reduced to almost a skeleton, on the 1 2th of September, he offered his resignation on the surgeons' certificate, which was accepted. On arriving home his health improved, and the last of December, he moved back to Graham, in the house from which he had been driven two and a-half years before. During this time he forwarded his certificate, and was on the 14th of April, 1864, commissioned Assistant Surgeon of the Forty-third Regiment of colored troops, and ordered to leport for duty at Camp William Penn, near the city of Philadelphia. His wife had been taken with quick consumption, and on the 12th of May, 1864, died, leaving to Mr. M.'s care two little girls, one aged six years, and the baby, aged three months. This caused him to decline the commission, and ended his military record. Doctor Morgan then commenced the practice of medicine, and has continued it to the present time. On the 19th of January, 1865, he was married, near Burlington Junction, to Sophia Francis, elder daughter of James R. and Cavilla F. Bradford. They have the following children: James B., born February 8, 1866, died October 24, 1866; Everett Leonidas, born October 4, 1867 ; Charles Augustus, born June 7, 1S70; Edwin Adonijah, born February ro, 1873, and Elsie Francis, born May 17, 1876. The doctor's wife was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 22, 1845. He is and has, for many years, been a member of the M. E. Church. He belongs to the Masons and Odd Fellows, and has filled all the stations in the subordinate lodge and encampment of Odd Fellows, and a member of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment of Missouri, and has frequently been a representative to the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment ; has also frequently been District Deputy Grand Master and District Deputy Grand Patriarch ; has held three different commissions as Special Deputy Grand Master, to illustrate secret work; was Grand Guardian of Grand Lodge in 1874. Doctor M. was engaged in the drug business, in Graham, from the fall of 1873 until the close of 1876. He was associate editor of the Nodaway Valley Spy and Graham Head Light. In 1868, the Democrats talked of resisting the disfranchising clause of the constitution, and he was commissioned by Governor T. C. Fletcher as captain of Morgan's Nodaway County Guards.

J. Morton

postmaster, Graham, and proprietor of book store, one of the most worthy citizens who ever made his home in Graham, was born in Oxford County, Maine, on the 21st day of May, 1831, and when at the age of six years, with his parents he moved to Ripley, Brown County, Ohio, remaining for about one year. His father then died, and with his mother he returned to his native place, remaining until at the age of fifteen years. Having decided to learn the painter's trade, he bade adieu to relatives and friends and went to Lowell, Massachusetts, where he apprenticed himself for his chosen occupation. He continued to work for about three years, and for many years carried on the business for himself, having in his employ a number of hands. In the course of time he found that the business did not agree with him, and consequently he turned his attention to carpenter work. He resolved to move west and recuperate his health, and so came to Graham in 1867, devoting his time for several years to the carpenter business. In 1873 he was appointed postmaster of Graham, and has continued in the same position to the present time. Since residing in Graham Mr. Morton has always taken an active and lively interest in its welfare, and has been identified with its leading business enterprises. Many offices of trust have been given him, the duties of which he has endeavored to fulfil with great care and to the satisfaction of all. He was married to Clementine Osgood, February 20, 1853. She was a native of Virginia, and a lady whose graces of mind and person, and whose active benevolence and kindly sympathies have endeared her to all who enjoy her acquaintance. Mr. Morton is a member of both the Masonic and I. O. O. F. Lodges and Encampment.

dealer in fancy groceries, is a native of Washington County, Maryland,, where he was born on a farm on the 23d day of April, 1845. When at the age of ten years, with his parents, he moved to Mercer County, Illinois, and settled on a farm, assisting about home in the summers and attending the district schools during winters. When at the age of twenty-one he started out for himself as a farmer, and thus continued till 1870, when, disposing of his property, he moved to Nodaway County, and located some six miles northeast of Graham. There he devoted his time to improving his land and raising stock. In 1875, he discontinued the life of a farmer, and entered into the mercantile business at Graham, where he is now doing a flourishing trade, and is closely identified with the interests of that town. He is a member of both the Masonic and the A. O. U. W. Lodges. Mr. Mowry was united in marriage on the 23d day of December, 1865, to Miss Rachel A. Long, a native of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. She was born on the 17th day of January, 1849, and, in 1854, moved with her parents to Mercer County, Illinois. They have had eight children : Eva M., Lena E.r Maud P., Daniel N., Fred, Otto and Francis, living, and Otho, deceased.

farmer and stock raiser, section 3. The subject of this sketch is a native of Washington, Maryland, and was born on the 15th day of January, 1847- With his parents he moved to Mercer County, Illinois, in 1855, settling on a farm, and there he spent his boyhood days and received a good common school education. Starting out in life for himself, in 1870 he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing his present farm. By making improvements on the place he now has it in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Mowry was married October 6, 1874, to Miss Belle Trego, a native of Rock Island County, Illinois, born March 1, 1854. They have two children: Mary Belle, born November 2, 1875, and Charles A., born September 23, 1878. They are members of the German Church.

A. W. Muth

farmer and carpenter, section 11, was born in Shelby County, Pennsylvania, on the 2d of May, 1838. He was a. son of George and Mary Muth, and with them moved to Hancock County, Indiana, in 1839. He spent his boyhood days and received his education in Indiana. In 1855 he attended Hartsville University at Hartsville, Indiana. He then worked at the carpenters' trade in connection with farming till 1862, when he enlisted in company B, 79th regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles of Perryville, Stone River and .many others. He was discharged for disability in 1863, after which he returned to his home in Indiana, and in 1869 moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling near Graham. In 1870, he went to Republic County, Kansas, and in 1 87 t returned to Nodaway County, Missouri, and located one mile south of Graham. His farm consists of over "JJ acres of well improved land. He is one of the largest contractors in the southern part of Nodaway County. Mr. Muth was married on the 27th of October, 1859, to Miss Elizabeth Conner, a native of Butler County, Ohio. She was born December 5, 1843, and with her parents moved to Hancock County, Indiana, 1845. Mr. and Mrs. Muth are members of the M. E. Church. They have one adopted child, Lulu Belle, born in 1876.

John L. Ogle

wagon manufacturer and inventor of the " Ogle & Kenned)' Self-Acting Gate," is a native of Grundy County, Missouri, and was born on the 22d of August, 1857, being the son of Brantly and Fannie (Smith) Ogle. The former was a native of Tennessee, born in 1819, while his mother was a native of Kentucky. John spent his boyhood and received his education in his native county. He began the trade of wagonmaker with William Williamson, at Graham, in 1879, and opened a shop of his own during the same year. In January, 1882, he moved to Maitland. His patent gate is one of the most desirable gates that could be placed on a farm. Simple, cheap and durable, it can be operated by a small child. The firm is worthy of their success.

John C. Palmer

farmer and butcher, was born in Clinton Count)', Missouri, on the 3d day of January, 1846, and with his parents moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1856. His father, Martin Palmer, was a son of James and Elizabeth (Hardrick) Palmer, and was a native of Clinton Count}7, Ohio, born March, 17, 1816. He moved with his parents to Clinton County, Missouri, in 1839, settling near Haynesville. February 6, 1842, he was marhughes township. 977 ried to Miss E. Crouch, of Cumberland County, Ky., born Jan. 1, 1824. She was a daughter of Jesse and Mahala (Hays) Crouch, who were both natives of Cumberland County, Kentucky. After being married, Mr. and Mrs. Crouch settled in that county, and in 1830 Mr. C. died. The mother was married the second time to Alvin T. Howell, and in 1839 came to Clinton County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1856, and settled near Graham. Mrs. Palmer died December 8, 1876. John C. commenced business life for himself when at the age of twenty-one years, as a farmer. In 1862 he enlisted in Company M, Ninth Missouri Cavalry, and devoted his time of service in fighting bushwhackers. He was captured by General Price in 1863, paroled and was sent to St. Louis, where he was exchanged in 1864. He was mustered out on the 15th of July, 1865, and received his discharge at St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. P. then returned to his home in Nodaway County, Missouri, and continued the occupation of farmer. He was married on the 13th of January, 1867, to Miss Dora Shelton, a native of Jasper County, Missouri, born on the 17th of February, 1850, she being the daughter of James M. and C. H. (Murphy) Shelton, and niece of Ex- Governor Murphy, of Arkansas. The family of Mr. and Mrs. P. consists of: Martin S., born January 9, 1870; C. H., born November 12, 1872; Cecil C, born December 17, 1873; Alta M., born December 25, 1875, and John C, born December 12, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. P. are both church members.

George H Peterson

farmer and live stock dealer, was born on the 18th day of September, 1845, on a farm, near Williamsburg Clermont County, Ohio. He spent his boyhood clays and received a good education in his native county ; and, when at the age of nineteen years (in the spring of 1865), he went to Colorado, remaining about nine years in hunting, fishing and mining. During the last year he devoted his time to live stock interests. In 1875 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, with a drove of Colorado cattle, being on the road some nine weeks. He settled one mile west of Graham, gave his attention to butchering and speculating, and in March, 1876, entered into partnership with William H. Maurer, the firm being styled Maurer & Peterson. They are now doing an immense business in live stock, often making shipments by the train loads. Their farm consists of some 900 acres of improved land, bordering along the Nodaway River. Mr. Peterson was united in marriage on the iithday of April, 1873, to Miss Christy A. Maurer, a native of Clarke County, Indiana, born on the 30th day of August, 1849. By this union they have five children: Harvey E., born March 27, 1874; Mary P. and Manorah (twins), born February 19, 1876; Frances O., born October 9, 1878 ; and Leroy, born March io, 1881.

John Roberts

farmer and stock raiser, section 17, is a native of Pike County, Ohio,, where he was born on the 24th day of February, 1837. He spent his boyhood days and received a good common school education in his native county, and, in 1862, enlisted in the Eighteenth Ohio Light Artillery,, under Charles C. Ailshien. He participated in the battles of Horse's Gap, Mission Ridge, Nashville and Chamberlain Gap, being mustered out at Camp Dennison, Ohio, July 3, 1865. He then returned to his home, in Pike County, Ohio, and continued farming till 1877, when he rented his farm and went to Andrew County, Missouri. There he was engaged in tilling the soil one year, after which he purchased his present place, in Nodaway County. It is now one of the best and as near a model farm as there is in that section of the country. Mr. R. was married in April, 1861, to Miss Malissa N. Joy, a native of Morgan County, Ohio. With her parents she moved to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts have one adopted child. They are both church members.

a leading physician and surgeon of Graham, was born in Cambridge*' Saline County, Missouri, on January II, 1849, being the eldest son by a second marriage of George Rhoades, who was a pioneer of Saline County, having settled there on a farm in 1826. He was a native of Virginia, and is stili living. The Doctor's youth was spent on a farm, and he received the advantages of a good school education. In 1858 he entered college ^t Mount Pleasant, completing his junior course in 1861. He then enlisted in the Confederate army, and did service under General Price ; was taken prisoner and confined at Alton, Illinois, for nine months, and after being exchanged he re-enlisted in the Ninth Missouri Infantry under General Frost. He participated in the battles of Little Rock, Jenkins' Ferry, Pleasant Hill and at Shreveport. In 1865 he guarded the quartermaster's stores until the government could take charge, then went to St. Louis and was discharged, after which he returned to Cambridge, Missouri. Having a desire to follow the practice of medicine, he began its study with Dr. A. M. Powell, of that place, and devoted three years to study and attending lectures, graduating in 1868 at the St. Louis (now the Polk) Medical College. Upon returning to Cambridge he began the practice of his profession, and continued there until 1870, when he moved to Bigelow, Holt County,. Missouri, and practiced until 1871. Dr. Rhoades then settled in Graham; and engaged in general practice, but makes a specialty of surgery, for which his experience has well qualified him. Dr. R. is a man of acknowledged ability as a physician, and his services as such are recognized by a host of appreciating friends. He was married September 12, 1872, to Miss Mary T. Bond, a native of Graham, born July 1, 1854. Dr. R. is a Baptist, and his wife a member of the Methodist Church. They have three children : Ralph, Pierre and an infant. They have lost two children : Guy, who died January 12, 1877, and Carl, who died July 26, 1877.

B. W. Ross

physician and surgeon, though young in years, deserves to be classed with the old practitioners of Nodaway County. He is a native of Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio, and was born September 22, 1852. He enjoyed the best advantages for an education that Ohio could afford, and having always had a taste for the medical profession, in 1871, he commenced reading with Dr. Hughey, of Bainbridge, and continued under his tutorship for one year, when, on account of poor health, he was obliged to abandon his studies. Believing that the western climate would be beneficial, he came to Holt County, Missouri, in 1874, his parents having moved to that county some two years previous. While residing with his parents, and assisting on the farm, he regained his health, and resumed the study of medicine. He attended lectures in 1879-80, and graduated from the Keokuk Medical College, of Keokuk, Iowa. In 1880, he began the practice of his profession at Mound City, Holt County, Missouri, and remained there until the spring of 1881, when he came to Graham, and immediately engaged in following his chosen profession. This has now become large and lucrative. His studious habits and close attention to his calling, combined with excellent work, have placed him in the front rank among members of his profession. The doctor is a member of Lodge No. 189, of the I. O. O. F., of Graham. He was united in marriage on the 6th of January, 1881, to Miss Mary E. Harmon, the daughter of Jacob Harmon, a native of Brown County, Kansas, born on the 4th day of March, 1858.

William A. Sewell

a large farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Athens County, Ohio, having been born on the 27th of February, 1833. He was the second son of Samuel H. and Elizabeth (Blackwood) Sewell, who were natives of Ohio. He received his education in his native state, and was reared as a farmer, and when he became of age started out as such. By his practical experience he has been very successful. In 1864 he moved to Andrew County, Missouri, remaining till November, of the same year, when he purchased his present farm, consisting of 212 acres of finely improved land situated some three miles north of Graham. He has a fine dwelling and barn and all necessary out-buildings. Mr. Sewell was united in marriage on the 26th day of October, 1855, to Miss Lydia Taylor, a native of Morgan County, Ohio, born March 10, 1834. She died December n, 1872, leaving eight children: Phebe E., John H., Abner W., Isaac N., Frank L., Milton, Mary S., and Martha R. Mrs. S. was a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. S. was married the second time on the 3d day of April, 1873, to Miss Amanda A. Warren, a native of Grundy County, Missouri, born June 17, 1854, and by this union they have three children, Guy, Orin, and Claude, living, and Albertha, who died April 12, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. S. are both members of the Baptist Church. They also belong to the Patrons of Husbandry Lodge, No. 131. Mr. S. is a member of the I. O. O. F.

of the firm of A. C. Snyder & Co., dealers in general merchandise, is among the prominent business men of Graham. He was born at Manchester, Baltimore County, Maryland, on the 5th day of April, 1850, and passed his boyhood days and was thoroughly educated at his native place. After leaving school he spent the next three years of his life as a painter. In 187 1, being obliged to wend his way westward in hopes of restoring his health, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled in Graham. The change had the desired effect, and he continued his former occupation for some two years, when he entered the firm of John Shmidt, merchant, with whom he remained about three years, the firm having changed hands. Mr. S. took up his former business, and worked diligently till July 1, 1880, when he became associated with G. E. Baublits, and again began the mercantile life under the firm name of A. C. Snyder & Co. He has, that disposition and temperament which renders him amiable, social, honorable and humane, qualities which insure the respect and good will of all friends and neighbors. Mr. S. is sympathetic, benevolent and conscientious in his intercourse with men. As a citizen and business man he is respected by all who know him. He is a member of Hesperian Lodge, No. 189, I. O. O. F., and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. S. was married on the 16th day of December, 1875, to Miss Ellen M. Black, a native of Linn County, Iowa. They have one child : Lois Frae, born on the 12th day of May, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder are both church members.

J. S. Spencer

dealer in hardware and agricultural implements, was born on a farm in Morrow County, Ohio, on the 13th day of October, 1850, being the eldest son of Henry and Mary Spencer. With them he moved to Noble County, Indiana, in 1861, and settled on a farm, where he remained till

1867, then coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he located two miles north of Graham, on what is known as the Russell farm. In his youth he received a good common school education, and when at the age of twenty, began business for himself as an agriculturist, thus continuing till 1879, when he became the junior member of the firm now known as Paschal'& Spencer. Upright in all his dealings, Mr. S. has secured the esteem of those with whom he has had to do. He is cordial in manners, and his social qualities give him pre-eminent fitness to preside over his business in a successful manner. He was united in marriage on the 1st day of March, 1871, to Miss Sophia Paschal, a native of Pulaski County, Kentucky, born in 1844. By this union they have four children: Emma E., Gilbert G., Maude E., and Blanche. Mr. S. is a member of the A. O. U. W. Mrs. S. is a member of the Christian Church.

farmer and cattle feeder, section 7. The subject of this sketch is a native of Germany, where he was born on the 15th day of June, 1850. When at the age of five years, he came to America with his parents, and settled in Waukesha, Wisconsin, his mother dying in 1856. H. F. spent his boyhood days and received his education in Wisconsin, and, in 1869, with his father, he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling in Hughes Township. Time has proved his remarkable success ; through all the recent years of panic and financial revolutions, his com- t mercial ship neither tacked to the right nor left, nor went backward, but straight on, and to-day he stands among the best business men of Hughes Township. Mr. Starks was united in marriage on the 4th day of April, 1875, to Miss Marian D. Moffitt, a native of Indiana, born February 7, 1852. With her parents she moved to Nebraska City, in [858, and in 1872, settled in Nodaway County, Missouri. By this union they have a family consisting of two children, Leslie, born May 7, 1876, and Maude, born July 16, 1878. Mr. Starks' farm consists of 320 acres of finely improved land, under fence and well watered.

J. C. Swank

farmer and stock raiser, section 34, is the second son of Cornelius and Swank, and was born on the 15th day of February, 1850, in Putnam County, Indiana. When at the age of seventeen years, with his parents, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled where he now resides. In the spring of 1865 he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Fiftyfourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged May 24, 1865. Mr. Swank was united in marriage on the 26th of November, 1873, to Miss Mira M. McRoberts, an estimable lady, a native of Polk County,

Iowa She was born on the 28th day of April, 1849. By this union they have three children : Robert Harlan, Gertrude B. and Nellie C. Mr. Swank's farm- consists of eighty acres of improved land.

Frank H. Turnure

wagon maker and carpenter, was born in Boone County, Illinois, in 1854, and was a son of C. W. and Emily (Compton) Turnure. The former, a native of New York, was born in 1827, and died July 12, 1880. His mother was born in Elmira, New York, in 1832, and is still living at Graham. They were married in 1853, and then settled in Boone County, Illinois, where they remained till 1863, when they moved to Mitchell County, Iowa. They came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1865, and settled near Bridgewater. In 1871, they located in Maryville, and there Mr. T. did a mechandising business. He was afterwards in the hotel business, and in 1877, moved to Graham. Here he died, leaving a wife and seven children living : Frank, Bell, Emma, Jennie, Fred, Florence, Dallas. One was deceased, Amelia. After the death of his father, Frank, as the eldest child, assumed the care of the family. Being a good mechanic, and surrounded by friends, his efforts have been crowned with success. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. Lodge, No. 202. His mother belongs to the Baptist Church.

Solon Twaddell

farmer and stock raiser, section 22, is a native of Jefferson County, Indiana, and was born on the 1st of April, 1849, being the son of Eben and Mary Twaddell. His parents died when he was but four years old, and he was raised by William Sanford. In 1861 he went to live with one Mr. Washburn. He started out in life for himself when at the age of eighteen years, and in 1865 took a trip to California, spending some four years in that state and devoting his time to farming and the lumber business. In 1879 Mr. T. returned to the states, and in 188 1 came to Nodaway County, Missouri. On the 24th day of August, 1 881, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary P. Mast, a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, born on the 7th of March, i860. She and her husband live with her father, Noah Mast, making his home pleasant and comfortable. Mr. Mast is a pioneer of Nodaway County, having settled here in 1843.

of the firm of Taylor Bros. & Co., dealers in general merchandise, is a native of Marion County, Indiana, where he was born on the 15th of December, 185 1. In 1859 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, with his father, Dr. J. C. Taylor, and located in Forest City, Holt County, in i860, coming to Graham in 1878. Mr. V. received a good common school education and was admitted as a junior member of the above mentioned firm in 1881. He was married on the 15th day of April, 1876, to Miss Louisa Williams, a native of Pike County, Ohio, born on the 26th day of August, 1853. She came with her parents to Missouri in 1869. They have two children: Lettie M., and Mary E. Mr. V. is an excellent business man, and although but a short time in his present position, is bound to be successful.

farmer and stock feeder, section 22, is a native of Menard County, Illinois, and was born on the 20th of March, 1840. He spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native state, and began his mercantile life at Sweetwater, Illinois, when at the age of fourteen years. He clerked for an uncle till he was seventeen years old, then carried on business for himself, and thus continued till 1871, when he sold out and moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing 320 acres of land, and devoting his time to the live stock interest. During nine months of the year 1875 he was engaged in the mercantile business at Graham, although his chief interests were at the farm. His reputation as a successful agriculturalist, stock raiser and feeder may be inferred irom the success which has attended his career. " Mr. W. has manifested a commendable public spiritedness, and has proved himself a man ot good, sound judgment, and of large practical experience. His neighbors and those who have dealings with him find a man honest in business, fair in transactions, social in his relations and benevolent in his disposition. He is now owner of some 900 acres of finely improved land under a high state of cultivation, with an excellent residence and out buildings. Mr. Whipp was married on the 3d day of January, 1861, to Miss Lucy Calaway, a native of Menard County, Illinois, born on the 30th of March, 1843. Their family consits of nine children : Ella M., Flora D., John F., Sallie C, Ida M., Carrie R., Lizzie J., Bertha and Ernest living, and William deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Whipp and the three elder children are church members.

William G. Wilson

farmer and cattle feeder, section 32, is a native of Bath County, Kentucky, and was born on a farm the 9th day of March, 1847, being the third son of M. and Mary (Whalen) Wilson, natives of the same county. William spent his youth and received his education in his native county, and in 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Ninth Kentucky Regiment, and participated in the battles of Mission Ridge and Chickasaw Mountains. He was under John H. Morgan's command, and also under General

Johnston while resisting General Sherman's march to the sea. His division was an escort to Jefferson Davis in his attempt to escape the United States forces. His regiment surrendered at Petersburg, Georgia, and took the oath at Nashville, Tennessee. Returning to the old homestead, he farmed some three years, then sold out in 1868, and moved to Cass County, Missouri, where he remained some two years. In 1871 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled in Hughes Township, about five miles south of Graham. His farm consists of 560 acres of well improved land and well watered. He also has a ranche in Coffee County, Kansas, with a large herd of cattle. Mr. Wilson was married on the 17th of January, 1872, to Miss Lorretta Mcllvane, a native of Mason County, Kentucky, born on the 21st of May, 1848. Mr. W. is a Mason, of Newton Lodge, No. 286. Their family consists of four children : James A., John M., Mary and Lula. Mrs. Wilson is a church member.

Samuel Zaucker

The subject of this sketch is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, born on the 21st day of April, 1841. He spent his boyhood days and received a good common school education in his native state. In 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Maryland Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the battle of the Wilderness, receiving a wound in the right shoulder on the 5th day of February, 1865. He was mustered out at Baltimore City in May, 1865, returned to his home, and, in the spring of 1866, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling in Graham. In 1868, Mr. Z. took a trip through Arkansas, Texas, and the Indian Territory, then returned to Graham, and remained a few months, after which he went to Denver, Colorado. There he prospected for some months, then took up his abode in the Black Hills, and from there, by pony express, moved to Yankton, Dakota Territory, and thence to Onawa, Monona County, Iowa. After remaining one year, in 1869, he went east to his native place in Maryland, his father having died, and spent one year in settling the estate. Mr. Zaucker was married in November, 1870, to Miss Lydia A. Snyder, a native of Maryland. They returned to Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri, where Mr. Z. devoted his time as a contractor. In 1872, he procured machinery for the purpose of boring wells of any size. In this undertaking he has been successful. His family consists of Ada L., Harvey M. and Effa, living, and Daniel H., deceased. Mr. Z. is a member of Hesperian Lodge, No. 189, of the I. O. O. F.

David A. Alkire

farmer and wool grower, section 29, owns 806 acres of land. He was born in Menard County, Illinois, August 5, 1825, and was raised a farmer, receiving a good education. He taught school, and has been engaged in merchandising, dealing in stock, and in later years he has been engaged in farming and making a specialty of wool growing and raising fine wool sheep. In 1876 he came to this county, bought his large farm, and has added many very valuable improvements. His flock of sheep has numbered as high as 1,500. He has reduced his flock now to 600, by starting his sons in the wool business. He is one of the progressive farmers of the county. He has a large, intelligent and industrious family of children following in the footsteps of their father. He married Miss Ann Eldridge in 1852. They have seven children : Charles C, Benjamin, Chauncey, Lydia, William, Timothy, and Katie. Mrs. A. died April 11, 1867. He married for his second wife Miss Mary C. West, in Illinois, October 13, 1867. They have six children by this union : Callie, Nannie, John, Milern, Lillie and Lizzie. He is an active member and liberal supporter of the Christian Church.

Arthur Andrews

farmer and surveyor, owns 160 acres of land on section 32. He was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1835, and came to this state in 1867, settling on the farm he now occupies. He received a liberal education in the best schools in his native count}', and made the study of surveying a specialty, thereby becoming a practical surveyor since when he was twenty years old. He has devoted much time to this occupation, and for five years was the deputy county surveyor. He has a good farm, well improved, with good orchard. He moved to Maryville when he was appointed deputy surveyor, in 1869, and while there he was elected justice of the peace, which office he held for three years. He lived there eight years, and then returned to his farm. Mr. A. is a Presbyterian and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He married Miss Mary E.Jackson, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1857. She died in 1875. February 15, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary Whirch, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.

They have one child, Arthur C, born November 21, 1877. The greatgrandfather, grandfather, father, himself and son, five generations, have had the name of Arthur. His father was one of the leading men of his county. He was a member of the legislature for several terms, county surveyor for sixteen years, and justice of the peace for forty years. When he declined it longer on account of old age, his son, Arthur, the subject of this sketch, was appointed in his place, receiving all the votes polled for the office. Benjamin Whirch, father of Mrs. Andrews, was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 4, 1816, and remained there until 1866, when he came to Iowa, where he remained ten years. He has spent his life in the milling business, and in the building of mills. In 1874, he located in Missouri, and made Maryville his home for two years. He then came to live with Mr. Andrews. His wife was Miss Diana Salter, of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, whom he married in 1845. Their only child is Mrs. Andrews. Mr. W. is a man of remarkable -energy, will and endurance. On one occasion he had a contract in flour to fill. The millers being sick, the whole work came upon him. He run the mill nine days without sleep, grinding and packing 200 barrels of flour, filling the contract. Mr. Andrews has been to Colorado, engaged in mining, and has now an interest in several good mines.

Henry Bridgford

farmer and stock raiser, section 24, «is the owner of 160 acres of land. He was born in Butler County, Ohio, May 22, 1840, and was raised on a farm, receiving a good common school education. His father, John Bridgford, moved to Indiana in 1844, and to Rock Island County, Illinois, in 1849. There he bought a fine farm and made a good home for his children. In August, 1872, Henry enlisted in the One Hundred and Second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company C, and was ordered to Louisville, Kentucky. In the battle of Resaca, May 15, 1864, he received a painful wound on his head. He passed through the Atlanta Campaign, was at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, and was with General Sherman in his march to the sea. He held the position of sergeant, and was a favorite with the men, respected by his superior officers, and was a faithful soldier. After the surrender of Johnson at Raleigh, North Carolina, he marched with his corps to Washington, District of Columbia, where they participated in the grand review. He was mustered out in Chicago, June 6, 1865. Mr. B. now receives a pension for his suffering from his wounds. He came to this county in 1874, bought his beautiful farm and is making some very fine improvements. He has a good residence and orchard and a beautiful grove. Mr. B. it one of the advanced farmers of the county, and raises and feeds the best of stock. He married Miss Josephine S. Jones of Rock Island Count}7, Illinois, September 24, 1874.

They have one child, William Henry, born March 12, 1877. Mrs B.'s father was John W. Jones, who died in the army. Mr. Bridgford is a Republican and Universalist.

Lorenzo Dow Briggs

farmer, has 160 acres of land on section 31. He was born in Orange County, Vermont, in September, 1808. He received a good education at the Military Academy at Norwich, Vermont, and spent several years in teaching, making it a business until 1839. ^n J 836-7 he taught at the Mt. Pleasant Seminary. He then embarked in the dry goods business in Jefferson Count)', New York. In 1859 ne s°ld out, and after living in Illinois for one year, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and bought a farm near Bridgewater, and in 1864 ne disposed of this, purchasing the farm he now occupies. He married Miss Ellen Steele in Windsor, Vermont, in September, 1838. They have four children : Oscar Solon, merchant in Maryville ; Silas Wright, a stock dealer in Omaha ; Julian A., a farmer in this township, and Ella A., who married Mr. James T. Denning, of this township. Mr. Briggs is an Episcopalian, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

Jacob C. Clayton

farmer, section 36, was born in Newton, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on the 19th of November, 1841, and was the son of Amos K. and Deborah C. Clayton, both natives of Pennsylvania. The former was a farmer, and Jacob passed his youth on the farm and attending school. In the year 1869 he came to this county, and though finding nothing but prairie to cultivate, commenced the improvement of a farm. This now contains 120 acres, and when contemplated improvements are completed, will be a valuable place. He is Republican in politics, and his religious preferences are with the Society of Friends. On the 21st of March, 1865, Jacob C. Clayton was married to Phebe A. Brown, of Philadelphia, daughter of Thomas Brown, of that city. They have six children: Frank L., born April 22, 1866; Lizzie B., now nine years of age ; Harry T., seven years old ; Luella, five years old ; Anna, three years old, and Wilmer, two years old. Jacob's father, Amos Clayton, came here in 1869 and improved a good farm of 160 acres. After remaining five years he returned to Pennsylvania to educate his children, expecting to again come to this county, but in March, 1881, he died, leaving five children : Samuel C, Jacob C, Joseph C, Anna and Phebe E. . His first wife had died in 1853. He was married the second time to Elizabeth Briggs, of Pennsylvania. They had three children : William B., Elwood and Harper.

James M. Cliser

farmer, section 4, was born in Page County, Virginia, May 16, 1829, and came to Filmore, Andrew County, in 1847, with his father, who died October 19, 1847. The father bought a farm, made one payment, and the balance was left for James, the oldest son, to pay. He remained with his mother until he was twenty-six years old, paying for the farm and supporting the large family. After the father died he was obliged to work by the day. He bought eighty acres of the large farm he now owns in 1852, and moved on to it in 1855, and located 200 acres of it from the Government. Since then he has made additions until he now has 500 acres. When he left his mother and started for himself he had nothing, and has earned his large and fine improvements by his own industry. He lost $1,200 by the burning of a large barn and its contents. But not being of the material to be discouraged, he soon replaced his building. He has a good orchard, and everything about him denotes comfort. He belongs to the Christian Church, of which he is a very consistent member. He has been justice of the peace for many years, and is now township trustee. He served in the Missouri State militia for two years in Company M, Ninth Regiment, and received an honorable discharge from the government at the close of the war, and now has the satisfaction that he has left a record to his children that the stars and stripes were not defended by him in vain. He married Miss Louisa Best, of Andrew County, December 28, 1854. They had eleven children, seven of whom are now living: David M., Mary C, Frances Leanna, Susan Dora, Cora Bell, Mattie Nora and Thomas Edgar ; Charles Price died May 13, 1 88 1, aged 18; John Howard, died August 27, 1865, aged four years ; Margaret died when eight months old, and an infant is also deceased. Mrs. C. died November 30, 1874. His second wife was Miss Mary Jane Hall, of Andrew County, whom he married May 24, 1877.

Samson Cole

farmer, sections 28 and 29, was born in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1833, and when seven years old he went to Arkansas, with his father, Benjamin Cole, and embarked in the stock business. In 1853 he returned to Illinois, and after three years, he came to this county in 1856, and bought the farm where he now lives, containing 145 acres. He has a fine residence, excellent fruit, and a lot of five acres set to peach trees, 3,000 in number. He intends to cultivate all kinds of fruit, and to raise fine stock. He is a thorough going farmer. Mr. Cole married Miss Nancy Cling, of Harrison Count}', Missouri, August 10, 1858. She was born in Huntingdon Count}-, Pennsylvania, and reared in Bureau County, Illinois. They have five children: Ida C, Bettie, Ollie J., Marietta, and

George Washington. Mr. Cole was a strong Union man during the war, and enlisted twice in the United States service, but was rejected on account of a defect of one of his limbs. He was connected with the state militia, and did what little he could do. He and his family belong to the M. E. Church.

George D. Davis

farmer, section 17, was born in Platte County, Missouri, August 6, 1 841 , and moved with his father, William Davis, to this township in 1841, settling on the farm now owned by Alfred Jones. He was among the earliest settlers of the county. Mr. Davis moved to Iowa in 185 1, and George D. grew up and received his schooling in that state. He went to Nebraska, and, after remaining for a while, he enlisted, in 1862, in the Second Nebraska Cavalry, for the defense against the Indians. He remained one year, and then received his discharge. In December, 1864, he came to Mary vi lie, and engaged in the United States mail service, and also bought a livery stable, and continued in the mail service until the railroad was built, and in the livery business until 1873, when he moved down to his farm, consisting of 180 acres. He has a beautiful place, and everything around shows hard work, good taste and prosperity. This has all been accomplished in eight years from raw prairie. Mr. D. married, in 1869, Miss Henrietta Prather, daughter of Isaac M. Prather, one of the pioneers of this township. They have three children living : Ruth, Lucy and George Paul. A twin brother of Ruth died when five years old.

farmer, is owner of 660 acres of land on sections 16, 17 and 5. He was born in Kentucky December 19, 1821, and in 1843 came to Buchanan County, Missouri. He received his education at the best schools in Kentucky and studied medicine in Buchanan County, practicing his profession for some time in St. Joseph very successfully. He attended the Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati, and graduated with honor in the winter of 1853. He was a practicing physician of Amazonia, Andrew County, for five years and in Savannah one year. In March, 1855, he came to White Cloud Township and bought the farm on which he now resides, and for thirty years has had a very large and successful practice. During this time he has improved a very valuable farm and erected good buildings. In his profession few have a better local reputation. In 1872 he received the nomination to the state legislature from this county and was defeated by only a (ew votes. In 1878 he was nominated by acclamation for the same position, and was elected by a large majority. He served the county faithfully and with acknowledged ability. The Dr. is a self made man", commencing life poor with much to contend with, obtaining his profession by himself with years of hard study and toil. He has now retired from active practice, living in comfort surrounded by a large circle of friends who know him for his worth as a man and Christian, and for the many acts of kindness shown during so many years of professional duty. He married Miss Louisa Pigg, of Buchannan County, Missouri, in 1847. She lived for two and a half years and then died. His second wife was Mrs. J. H. Forbes, to whom he was married in 1854. Her maiden name was Jennie H. Gentry, a niece of Col. Dick Gentry, of Boone County, and a daughter of Overton Gentry, of Kentucky. They have two sons : Leander E., a very successful farmer, living near his father, and Overton Gentry, who is now for the third year attending the State University. The Dr. was a Union man, and deserves great credit for his firm and consistent course during the war. Leander T. Ellis, the father of the Dr., was born in North Carolina in 1798, and moved to Kentucky in 1800, and came to this state in 1843. He lived in Buchanan County ten years, where he was sheriff. He came to this county in 1855, after living in Andrew County for two years. He settled near where the Dr. now lives, and at once became a leading man in the county. He was elected county judge for many years, and held that office during the war. He was a justice of the peace in Kentucky for twenty years. In his personal appearance he was tall and commanding, and a leader of his party. He married Miss Harriet Humber in Kentucky. Their children are: Dr. Thomas C; Mrs. Mary Key, wife of Thomas Key; Mrs. Amanda Dittemore, Washington Territory ; Elizabeth is married and lives in Oregon ; Mrs. H. L. Grant died in Lexington, Missouri, in 1879; Mrs. Patience S. Blackmail,, of this township ; twins, Leander and William ; Albert T. is a druggist in Maryville, and Sarah Jane Ferguson is in California. Mrs. Ellis died in 1856. Mr. E. then married Mrs. Elizabeth S. Cross, of New York. They had three children : Alexander C, died at sixteen ; Charles A. and Alva C. Mr. Ellis died when seventy years of age.

Cyrus L. Glasgow

farmer and dealer in stock, section 20, was born in this county, October 21, 1854, and received his education at the district schools, and worked on the farm during his younger days. December 29, 1874, he married Miss Florella Lucas, of this township, (formerly of Ohio). They have three children: William Franklin, Mamie C , and Todd L. F. P. Glasgow, the father of Cyrus died when the subject of this sketch was eighteen years old, leaving him to manage a large estate. Thus at that early age he continued the stock business, dealing extensively in horses and mules, and overseeing' the large farm. lie has one of the choice and most valuable places in the county, containing 480 acres. Everything betokens thrift and prosperity. He commenced when he was fifteen years old to buy horses and stock, and has become an expert, making the business profitable. In company with Mr. M. F. Cooper he has just completed the Luona Hotel in Maryville, one of the most complete hotel buildings in Northwest Missouri. Franklin Glasgow was an early pioneer of this county, and settled on the farm where his son now lives. He was born in Madison County, Kentucky, May 2, 1814, and came to this, county in 1845, with very limited means, but soon became a leading citizen. His chief business was dealing in stock - hogs, horses and mules,, and also in feeding the same. He married Miss Sarah Stevenson, in Kentucky, November 4, 1841. She was born July 14, 1820, in Kentucky.. There is only one son living, Cyrus L. They have lost three, one died in infancy, John died when six years old, Jesse died when five years old. Mr. Glasgow died March 10, 1873. He was a member of the first jury inthe county. Mrs. Cyrus L. Glasgow was born in Highland County,. Ohio, and came to this state in 1865, with her father William Lucas.

Harvey D. Hall

farmer, stock raiser and feeder, section 31, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, June 16, 1837, and received a limited education, learning the blacksmith trade of his father. He worked at that business for several years,, and subsequently came to Indiana with his father at an early age. In 1865, he came to Fillmore, Andrew County, Missouri, with his brother John, and conducted a blacksmith shop for one year. They then came to this township, and bought a farm on the state road from Maryville to Savannah, built a house and shop, and commenced improving the farm, doing a very large blacksmithing business. In 1872, Harvey moved on to his present farm of 171 acres. He has built a fine residence, and set out a good orchard and grove, and his place is well stocked. Mr. H. married Miss Mary Jane Current, December 25, 1866. She was born and educated in Jay County, Indiana, and came to Andrew County in 1865. She is a lady of taste and culture, and knows how to care for a home. They belong to the M. E. Church, and Mr. H. belongs to the Odd Fellows. He enlisted in the Fifty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in 1862, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was detailed as division blacksmith, and used to shoe Grant's and Sherman's horses. He was at the battles of Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Corinth, Atlanta, and many others. He was a faithful soldier, and at the close of the war received an honorable discharge. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have taken Ethel Silvers (a neice) to rear and educate. She was born April 9, 1870.

Henry M. Harmon

farmer, stock feeder, etc., is the owner of 800 acres of land, some of which is situated in Andrew County, 240 acres in Grant Township, and his residence and farm in White Cloud Township, on section 28. Mr. H. was born in Virginia, October 19, 1829, and came to St. Louis in 1837, removing from there to Platte County in 1840, and to this county in 1853. He soon settled on the farm where he now resides. When Henry was a boy his father had a small farm, which was mortgaged. He went to California for the purpose of raising money to pay it off, but soon died, and left the son to either pay the debts and support the family, or lose the farm. The country was new, and business and money for a boy hard to find, but his ambition knew no failure, so he bought leather and commenced making ox-whips for the California overland trade, and, with other small speculations, he saved money enough (some $300) to save the fort\r acres. He then bought land and commenced to work with a will, raising stock, etc., adding to his original purchase from time to time until now he finds himself one of the heaviest land owners in the county. He has a fine farm, and everything about him to make the remainder of his days happy ones. It may be truly said that he has been the architect of his own fortune. He married Miss Susan Baker, of Andrew County, in 1854. They have eight children living: John W., Alonzo M., Luemma Jane, George A., Joseph D., Mary F., William E. and James Henry. One is deceased. Mr. H. is a member of the Odd Fellow's fraternity, and loves to follow its rules and regulations.

Eli Hartley

farmer, section 18, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, April 7, 1835, and was a son of George and Nancy (West) Hartley, both natives of Ohio. The former was a blacksmith and miller, and Eli, though a natural mechanic, learned those trades, and also that of gunsmith, carpenter, etc. ; he has also built many bridges. He received a limited education, and was brought up mostly on a farm. In 1866, he came to Missouri, locating in Andrew County, and, in 1870, removed to this county, where he now owns 126 acres of land, well improved, though when he first came here it had not been at all cultivated. He erected his own house, which is a very good one, and has lately completed a large barn. There is upon the place an excellent orchard. In 1865, he was married to Louisa C. McClelland, daughter of William A. McClelland. She is an experienced school teacher, and is possessed of a highly cultured mind. They have a family of five children : George, born in 1866; William M., born in 1868 ; Daniel, born in 1872 ; Charles A., born in 1875, and Minnie Cora, born in 1877.