Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 2 of 16)

Daniel F. Severs

farmer and stock dealer, section 25, post office Elmo, was born in Anderson County, East Tennessee, April 26, 1828, and was reared and educated in his native county. His father being a blacksmith, Daniel also learned that trade, at which he worked till the year 1849, when, with his parents, he moved to Missouri. He was located in Ray County till the following spring, since which time he has resided in Nodaway County, except about four years, when he made his home in the southern part of Page County, Iowa. (That county joins Nodaway on the north.) Since coming to Missouri, Mr. Severs has made farming his main occupation. His landed estate consists of 275 acres, which, in the way of improvements, will compare favorably with any of the surrounding farms. January 25, 1849, Mr. S. was married to Miss Jane Lothery, a native of the same locality as himself. She was born March 7, 1827. They have seven children, Mary E., Sarah E., William P., Charles W., John S., Martha A. and Theodoscia E. Mr. S. can say for one that he was never sued and never had to pay a cent of cost on a debt. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.

Hugh M. Severs

farmer, section 29, post office Elmo, is a native of East Tennessee, and was born in Anderson County, September 15, 1837. When twelve years of age his parents moved to Missouri, and in the following spring located in Nodaway County. He was reared on a farm, and has followed agricultural pursuits during life. He has resided in Nodaway County since first locating here, except for two or three years, when he was engaged in freighting across the plains. His landed estate consists of 200 acres, all of which is well improved. Mr. Severs was married August 2, 1868, to Miss Julian I. Lamar. She was born in Anderson County, East Tennessee, in September, 1849, and died March 26, 1876. They had two children : Hattie E. and Charles W.

William P. Severs

of the firm of Lamar & Severs, merchants, Elmo, is a son of Daniel F. Severs, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere. He was born in the southern part of Page County, Iowa, September 28, 1854, and has been reared and educated in Nodaway County, Missouri. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits till the spring of 1880, when he became associated with Mr. Lamar in their present business. Mr. Severs is a member of Canada Lodge, No. 329, A. F. and A. M. He was married January 27, 1876, to Miss Samantha Lamar. She was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, June 18, 1858, and died November 7, 1879. They had one child : Ada.

Mrs. Jane Shepherd

is the widow of the late Franklin Shepherd, who was born in Brown County, Ohio, April 18, 18 1 2. He was reared on a farm in his native county, and made farming his occupation during life, except for six or seven years, when he was engaged at the cooper's trade. October 9, [834, he was married to Miss Jane McKee. They resided in Brown County, Ohio, till the spring of 1853, when they immigrated to Livingston County, Illinois, living there for one year, and then moving to Marshall County. In the fall of i860 they moved to Des Moines County, Iowa, and in 1865 came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where Mr. Shepherd died June 4, 1876. They had a family of seven children, three of whom are now living: Thomas F., Robert A. and Sarah J. Mrs. S. was born in Brown County, Ohio, March 31, 1809, and resided in her native county until her marriage. At the time of Mr. S.'s death he left a farm of 136 acres, which has since been cared for by Mrs. S. and her sons. Mr. S. was a member of the U. P. Church, and Mrs. S. also belongs to that denomination.

Captain Joshua W. Short

farmer and wool-grower, section 6, post office Dawson. The subject of this sketch is among' the well known citizens of Lincoln Township, who have for several years been engaged extensively in the raising of sheep. He has a landed estate of over 400 acres, well improved, and a fine orchard of over 600 trees. The captain was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, March 25, 1825, and was reared in his native county. He has made farming his occupation during life. In 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, and in that fall was mustered in as private. He was promoted to captain in 1862, but in a short time resigned the position, after which he was discharged on account of sickness. Captain Short then returned home, and in 1863, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Burlinda Robinson, January 8, 1846. She was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, April 10, 1829, and died August 29, i860. They had eight children, only one of who is living : Charles E. His second marriage was to Miss Rachael C. Carson, which occurred November 9, 1863, She was also born in the same county as himself, December 22, 1832, They have one child : William C.

Charles E. Short

farmer, section 5, post office Dawson. The subject of this biography is a son of Captain J. W. Short, a sketch of whom appears in this work. Charles E. was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, June 30, 1853, and when eleven years of age, he came with his parents to their present location, where he was principally educated. He has made farming his occupation during life, and now has a farm of ninety-two acres, on which he moved in December, 1880. His residence and surroundings are pleasant and inviting. Mr. Short was married to Miss Lola A. Scripter, February 1, 1874. She was born in Sangamon County, Illinois, July 19, 1858. They have four children : Minnie, Walter, Dora and Laura. Mrs. Short's father, Isaac H. Scripter, now residing with them, was born in Massachusetts, August 20, 1813. He was reared and educated in the State of New York, and was there married to Miss Jane M. Day, the date of their marriage being January 22, 1839. They then moved to Sangamon County, Illinois, and in 1870, they moved to Missouri, and located in Atchison County. Mrs. Scripter was born in Jefferson County, Xew York, September 24, 18 16, and died June 10, 1881. They had a family of six children, three of whom are now living : Morrison R., John and Lola A. (now Mrs. Short).

John H. Snodderley

farmer, section 31, post office College Spring, Iowa. The subject of this sketch is one of the pioneers of Lincoln Township. He was born in Fayette County, Kentucky, April 8, 18 19, and when but a boy his parents moved to Decatur Count}", Indiana, where they resided two years, and then located in Dearborn Count)- of the same state. From there the)- went to Hancock Count}-, Illinois, and in a short time moved to Lee County, Iowa, where John grew to manhood. He resided in Lee County, Iow-a, till 1856, when he moved to Page Count)-, and in the following spring came to his present location. He has followed farming from boyhood and now owns a farm of 260 acres. Mr. S. was married August 4, 1843, to Miss Rebecca Walker. She was born in Crittenden County, Kentucky, in the year 1825, and died May 1, 185 1. They had three children, two of whom are living - Sarah M., born March 6, 1845; Mary A., born May 8, 1848. Mr. S. was again married January 19, 1852,. to Miss Catherine May. She was born in Washington Count}-, Indiana, December 3, 1827. They have had seven children: Minerva J., born February 24, 1854; Jacob J., born January 25, 1856; George W., born October 22, 1857 ; Elizabeth C, born February 4, i860 ; Abbie A., born June 29, 1862 ; Samuel W., born March 5, 1865 ; Minnie I., born June 20, 1870.

William B. Spoor

tanner, section 21, post office Elmo, is a native of Canada, and was born August 10, 1836. When twelve years of age his parents came to the Lmited States and located in Vermont, where they resided four years, and then moved to Cleveland, Ohio. In 1855, William went to Richland -County, Wisconsin, and located on a farm, having previous to this been in the tanning business, which trade he began to learn when in his thirteenth year. After locating in Wisconsin, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1857, he came to Missouri, ami in i860, he located in Nodaway County, where he has since resided. His farm consists of 120 acres. In 1861, he enlisted in Prices army, remaining with him till [862. He was then transferred east of the Mississippi River, in Company E, Second Missouri Infantry, and remained in service till the close of the war. Mr. Spoor was married March 1, 1866, to Miss Serena Graves, who was born in Washington County, Kentucky, September 3, 1844. She died April 24, 1875. They had five children, two of whom are living : Warren and Julia. Mr. S. was again married August 15, 1875, to Miss Lydia A. Graves, a sister of his first wife. Sin- was born in the same county, March 23, 1846. They have three children : George "\\ '., < >range M., and Thomas M. Mr. S. is a member of the M. E. -Church, South.

Tibbetts & Bradly

druggists, Elmo. This firm is composed of E. C. Tibbetts and J. S. Brad!}-. The former was born in Lee County, Iowa, March [8, [838. He was educated in his native count}', being engaged in farming in that locality till 1856, when with his parents he came to Nodaway Count}-, Missouri, where he was abo occupied in farming till 1865. At that time he began in the drug business at Bradly's Mill, Iowa, where he continued till the spring of 1880, when he came to his present location. In 1873, he acted as township collector. He is a member of Canada Lodge, No. 329, A. F. and A. M. Mr. Tibbetts was married January 26, 1863, to Miss Julia A. Smith, of Boone County, Missouri. They have had five children, four of whom are now living : Nannie E., Flora F., Cora E., and Minnie B. The junior partner of the firm, J. S. Bradly, is a native of Missouri, and was born in Pettis County, April 29, 1852. When about one year old he was taken by his parents to Holt County, Missouri, where they resided a short time, then locating in Doniphan County, Kansas. There they remained till the spring of 1861, when they moved to Nodaway Count}-, Missouri. J. S. received the principal part of his education in this county, and after having completed it in the graded school of Graham, he began teaching, which he successfully followed till 1876. He then began farming and dealing in sheep, which he continued till he became associated with E. C. Tibbetts in his present business. Mr. Bradly was married January 24, 1875, to Miss Elizabeth Severs. She was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, September 18, 1851. The}' have two children: Leonard E., and Allie R.

Joseph H. Tibbetts

farmer, section 15, post office Elmo, was born in Lee County, Iowa. May 5, 1836, and in 1856, he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri. In 1865, he located in Atchison County, but in 1870, returned to Nodaway Count}-, and settled on the farm where he now resides. He has made farming his occupation during life, and at present has a farm of eighty acres. Mr. Tibbetts was married April 19, 1858, to Miss Ruth J. Crawdus. She was born in Marion County, Kentucky, Jul}- 29, 1838. They have had eleven children. Of these, ten are now living : Ann Eliza F., born July 7, 1859 ! William M., born October 23, i860 ; Martha E., born May 31, 1862; Charles A., born October 12, 1864; George A., born October 31, 1867; Emily B., born February 27, 1870; Esrom C, born Ma}- 25, 1872 ; Rueller O., born March 13, 1874 ; Freddy, born July 25, 1876, and Adah Birdie, born May 6, 1880.

John C. Tibbetts

farmer, section 36, post office Blanchard, Iowa, was born in Lee County, Jowa, May 17, 1841, and when fifteen years of age, with his parents, moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He now has a farm of 160 acres moderately improved, upon which is an orchard consisting of four acres. Mr. T. was married May 3, 1868, to Miss Malissa E. Guthrie. She was born in Vermillion County, Illinois.

Thomas Tudder

farmer, section 32, post office Elmo, was born in Howard County, Missouri, June 2, 1838, and when about two years of age his parents moved to Platte County, Missouri, where they remained till he attained his sixteenth year. They then moved to Nodaway County, Missouri. Thomas was educated in the schools of Platte County, and was reared in the occupation which he now follows. During the year 1876, he was engaged in freighting, and also followed that business in 1878-9. In 1865, he moved to Burt County, Nebraska, where he resided one season, when he returned to Nodaway County, and in the spring of 1867, he moved to Pettis County, Missouri. After remaining there for one season, he again returned to Nodaway County. He now has 200 acres of land, most of which is under cultivation. He is a member of Canada Lodge, No. 329, A. F. and A. M. Mr. Tudder was married November 5, 1867, to Miss Sarah Snodderly. She was born in Lee County, Iowa, March 26, 1842. They have six children : James T., Oliver S., Joseph M., Daniel M., Josephine E., and Abbieline.

James D. Tudder

farmer, section 27, post office Elmo, is also a native of Missouri, who was born in Platte County, September 24, 1851. When two years of age he came to Nodaway County, where he has since resided. He has followed farming during life, and now has a farm of 120 acres. He was married October 29, 1 87 1, to Miss Sarah A. Wade, an estimable lady. She was born in Page County, Iowa, September 22, 1852. They have had four children, three of whom are now living : William I., born February 2, 1873 ; Katie, born February 12, 1878, and one infant son, born August 14, 1 88 1. Mr. T. is a successful young farmer, and is respected by his man}- acquaintances.

James D. Wade

Missouri, and located in Clay County. Ten months afterward, Mr. Wade came to Nodaway County, where he has since resided, except during eight years, when he was in Page County, Iowa. He now has a farm of seventy acres. July i, 1871, Mr. Wade was married to Miss Amanda E. Cox. She was born in Andrew County, Missouri, May 19, 1853. They have one child : Florence O.

James F. Wallace

merchant and postmaster, Dawson. The subject of this sketch is a son of Joseph F. Wallace, who was born in Anderson County, East. Tennessee, August 3, 1822. He was there reared on a farm. January 27, 1843, he was married to Miss Amanda C. Lamar, and in the fall of 1843 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri Since then he has moved back to Tennessee several times and to Texas twice, remaining but a short time in either state. With this excption he has resided in Nodaway County, and now lives in Dawson. He has during life been engaged in the mercantile trade at different periods, but has principally been interested in farming. Mrs. Wallace was also a native of Anderson County, East Tennessee, and was born December 11, 1824. They had a family of nine children, six of whom are living: James F., Joseph, Charley R., Eliza F., Mary E. and Amanda. James F., the subject of this sketch, was born in Anderson County, East Tennessee, in March, 1845. He resided with his parents during their various moves, and was educated in the different localities where they resided. In September, 1863, he enlisted in the United States service in Company F., Twelfth Missouri Cavalry, and remained on duty till the close of the war, when he returned to Nodaway County, Missouri. He has for several years been engaged in the mercantile trade, and October 6, 1880, he accepted the duties of postmaster. Mr. Wallace was married April 8, 1866, to Miss Miriam A. Walker. She was born in Buchanan County, MissouriTApril 4, 1850. Their family consists of six children : Lillie M.. James A., Joseph D., Ollie L., Mirjnie L. and William T.

John A. Williams

farmer, section 4, post office Elmo, is a native of New York, and was born in the town of Granby, Oswego County, July 2, 1825. He was reared in his native count}-, and educated in the Seminary, in the City of Fulton. When fourteen years of age, he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed in this locality till 1844, when he went to Jo Daviess County, Illinois. There he entered a tract of land and remained tor one year, when he returned to his native home and worked at his trade two years, making enough money to pay for his land. Dur- ing the fall of 1847, he located on his farm, where he resided engaged in farming till 1872, when he came to his present location. Here he has since made farming his occupation, and has eighty-five acres of land which, in the way of improvements, will compare favorably with any in the township- Mr. Williams was married August II, 1848, to Miss Mary E. Eggleston. She was born in Onondaga County, New York, August 22, 1830. They have had six children, four of whom are living: Ann Eliza (now Mrs. Dow^), Olive (now Mrs. Appleby), Job, and Anthony H.

Thomas Wilson

proprietor of the Mill Creek Mill. Among the experienced and familiarly known millers in the State of Missouri, is the subject of the following sketch. He is a native of Vermillion County, Illinois, and was born December 6, 1837. While a child he moved with his parents to Warren Count\% Indiana, and when fourteen years old he began in his present occupation, which he followed till 1862. By this time he had returned to Illinois, having grown to manhood. During the beginning of the war he was in the independent service for three months, or till after the draft was over, when by the influence of his most intimate comrades he joined the Ku Klux. While in an old house in a field one evening taking their oaths there seemed to be more masters than Ku Klux; therefore, he and others were taken prisoners, but by having to pass through a desolate slough, he and his partner by their shrewdness freed themselves. Mr. W. then started for Missouri in the year 1862. He located on a farm in Gentry Count}', whe-re for three years he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, but not being suited to that business, he returned to his chosen calling, which he has since continued. In 1879, lle came to his present location, and since then has been doing a thriving business, as the Mill Creek Mill is well known in this section of the country. In the year 188 1, he replaced the old mill with a new one, which now compares favorably with any in Northwest Missouri. It is situated within threequarters of a mile of the thriving town of Elmo, which is destined to become a city of some note, being surrounded by a wealthy country. Mr. Wilson has been twice married. His first marriage occurred in the year [865, to Miss Rachel Martin, who died in November, 1873. He took for his second wife Melvina Cramer, the date of this marriage being 1S75. By this union the}- have two children : Martha and one infant son. Mr. \V. is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mrs. W. of the Catholic Church.

Island. I. B. was born in Hocking County, Ohio, December [6, [831, and was there reared on a farm. In 1854, he moved to Decatur County, Iowa, where he entered a tract of land from the government. Having learned the shoemaking trade while in Ohio, he began work in a harness shop at Leon, which he continued till the beginning of the war. In July of 1861, he enlisted in Company D, Fourth Iowa Infantry, and was for the first twelve months in active service, being in Price's raid. He participated in the battle of Pea Ridge, after which he was detailed as nurse in the field hospital till the latter part of June, 1862, when he was furloughed for thirty days, on account of sickness. By this time he was ordered to the nearest hospital fit being at Keokuk), where he remained till August 31, 1S64, when he returned home in much impaired health, not being able to work during the next three years. August 20, 1877, Mr. Woodard moved to Essex, Page County, Iowa, where he remained till August, 1879, and then located in Burlington Junction, Nodaway County, Missouri. Since the war he has been engaged in various blanches of business, and, in August, 188 1, he opened up his shop in Elmo, where he has since been doing well, with a good prospect of continued success. Mr. W. was married to Miss Sarah Lindsey, March 29, 1866. They have three children: Wade, Jennie and Nellie. Mrs. W. was born in Fayette County, Ohio, March 18, 1847, and is a daughter of Samuel and Eliza (Tomlinson) Lindsey, the former of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio.

Dawson. The subject of this sketch ranks among the foremost with the brethren of the medical profession of Nodaway County. He is a native of Lee County, Virginia, and was born June 30, 1848. When he was a small boy his parents moved to Daviess County, Missouri, and in a short time located in Harrison County, this state, where he was reared. He there began the study of medicine in the fall of 1870, under the tutorship of F. M. Winningham, M. D. In the spring of 1875, he graduated from the Cincinnati Medical Institute, and immediately began his practice in Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he continued in his profession till the fall of 1879, when he returned to Missouri. Dr. W. was then engaged in practicing in Harrison County and other localities of Missouri, till July, 1881, when he located in Dawson, where he is meeting with a considerable degree of success. He was married to his present wife, March 15, 1881, her maiden name being Miss Sallie A. Brink. She is a native of Kentucky, and was born in October, 1 85 5 -

John S. Wood

Missouri, and located in a part of the Platte Purchase which is now known as Andrew County. He was reared and educated in different parts of Northwestern Missouri, and in 1864 he came to Nodaway County. In 1865 he went to Maryville, where he was engaged in various branches of business till he came to his present location, clerking in stores, bookkeeping, etc. In the fall of 1869 he acted as deputy assessor, and in 1870 he was appointed county assessor, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Spencer Stark. This position he held till the office was abolished, in 187 1. In 1 872 Mr. Wood was elected public administrator of the count}-,, which office he filled near four years in a most satisfactory manner February 23, 1880, he came to Dawson, and began buying grain with his present partner, William B. Dougherty, which he still continues. In connection with their store, they also carry a large stock of agricultural implements. Mr. Wood was married November 8, 1868, to Miss Cassie Cleland. She was born in the year, 1848, and was a native of Nodaway County, Missouri. She died July 16, 1875. They had two children: Maurice and Walter. Mr. W. was married the second time March 21, 1S77, to Miss Zanie Custer. She was born in Delaware County, Iowa, in February, 1849. By this union they have one child : Frederick.

Captain Jacob Yaple

farmer, section 16, post office Elmo. The subject of this sketch is a native of Illinois, and was born in Cass County. December 30, 1841. He was reared in his native county, and there received the advantage of a common school education. July 19, 1862. he enlisted in the Federal service in Company C, One Hundred and First Illinois Volunteer Infantry, being mustered in as fourth sergeant and mustered out at Washington City, June 7, 1865, as captain. This commission he received at Atlanta. Georgia. September 18. 1864. He was with Sherman on his celebrated march to the sea, and during his time in service participated in a number of noted battles. December 24, [862, he was captured at Holly Springs and parolled till the July following. After he received his discharge at Springfield, Illinois, he returned to Cass Count}-, where he was engaged in tilling the soil till the spring of [868, at which time he became a citizen of Nodaway Count}-, Missouri. Here Captain Y. is considered one of the most prominent and successful of men. His landed estate consists of 140 acres, and is conveniently located within one and a-half miles "of the thriving City of Elmo. In [880, he acted as one of the census enumerators of Lincoln Township, and in April, 1880. he was elected to a two years term as assessor of this township, which duty he has filled to the satisfaction of the people. January 11, [866, Captain Yaple took for a partner Miss Mai}- Pratt, who was born in Cass Count}', Illinois, December 25. [842. She was there reared, educated and mar- section 3, post office Braddyville. The subject of this sketch is a native Ohio, and was born in Lake County, November 14, 1848. At the age of nine years he, with the family, emigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he was raised to manhood and received his education. In 1867, he settled on the place where he now resides. His farm of 320 acres will compare with any in the county, 170 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. A. was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Johnson in 1867. She is a daughter of E. W. Johnson, mention of whom is made elsewhere. They have five children : Ephraim A., John E., Joseph J., Ida F., and Everett. Mr. A. is a member of the I. O. O. F. During the war he was a member ot Company H, Fifty-first Missouri Infantry.

Jesse Bever

section 3, post office Burlington Junction. The subject of this sketch is a native of Fountain County, Indiana, and was born October 6th, 1852. When one year old, he was taken to Ringgold County, Iowa, where he was raised in the occupation he now follows. In 1869, he moved to this -state and county, and settled on his present location. He has 160 acres of land, as good as any in the township, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Bever was married October nth, 1869, to Miss Emma McMillan, a native of Indiana. They have two children, Estella and Fred. Mr. Bever is school director of this district.

William P. Barger

section 19, post office Clearmont. Among the successful farmers of this district, the subject of this sketch will bear more than a passing notice.

He is a native of Jackson County, Iowa, and was born September 23, 1843. He was there reared until sixteen years of age, when he emigrated to Missouri, and settled in this county. In 1870, he located where he now resides. He is a carpenter by trade, and has worked on some of the best buildings in and about Clearmont. He has, where he now resides, a fine farm of eighty-five acres, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. B. has been twice married ; first, to Miss Sarah Chamness. They had three children : William S., Henry P., and Richard T. Mrs. B.'s death occurred December 28, 1868. Mr. Barger was again married January I, 1872, to Miss Miranda Wallace, an estimable lad)-. They have five children : Lenora E., Laura E., Alex, Martha A., and an infant. During our late war Mr. B. enlisted in Company D, Thirteenth Missouri Regiment, serving two months, when he was taken prisoner at the battle of Lexington, Missouri. After an imprisonment of two months, he again joined the same company, it then being changed to Company - , Twenty-fifth, and was consolidated with and became a part of the First Western Engineer Regiment, and assigned to Sherman's command - the Army of the Tennessee. He participated in the battles of Lexington (Missouri), Shiloh, Jonesborough, Atlanta (Georgia), and others. This company was mustered out September 14, 1864.

section 1, post office Hopkins, is one of the successful farmers of this vicinity. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Washington County, March 4, 1829. He was there raised to manhood, following the occupation of farming. In 1866, he immigrated to Taylor County, Iowa, where he resided eight years, after which he removed to this count)-, and settled where he now resides. He has 120 acres of land, that will compare favorably with any in the county, sixty-five acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Booze was married, in 1852, to Miss Lucinda Lytle. They have by this union seven children : Florence, Albinus, Josephine, Phoebe C, Emma, Charles and Christian D. They are members of the M. E. Church.

Dennis N. Burch

section 6, post office Braddyville. This gentleman is a native of Indiana, and was born in Monroe County, August 10, 185 1. He was there reared to manhood and educated, following the occupation of farming. Si ptember 20, 1872, he immigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, and in 1881, he moved on the place where he now resides. He has fiftyseven acres of good average land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Burch was married September 20, 1873, to Miss Susan Miller. They have by this happy union one child : Bertha M.

George Carpenter

retired farmer, post office Clearmont. As an old settler of this district the subject of this sketch is worthy of more than a passing notice. He came to this county at an early day with but little of this world's goods, and by hard and incessant labor and strict adherence to principles of honesty, has gathered together a large competency. Mr. C. is a native of Kentucky, and was born November 30, 181 3. He was there raised to manhood, following the occupation of farming. In 1834, he left his home, and after stopping a short time in different places in the state, in 1837, he emigrated to Indiana, and after a long residence there of nineteen years, he removed to this county and settled, where his son now resides. His estate at present consists of 120 acres of land. Mr. Carpenter was married April 17, 1839, to Miss Nancy Guilliams. They have four children : Ann, Mildred, Richard T., and George P. Mr. C. was school director of the Clearmont District for several years.

George P. Carpenter

section 30, postoffice Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native ot Indiana, and was born in 1847. When he was nine years of age the family emigrated to Missouri, and settled on the place where he now resides. He has 513 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, 360 of which are under cultivation. Mr. C. was married September 12, 1867, to Miss Jennette Ringgold, an estimable lady. They have five children : Willard G., Ollie N., Alma E., Mollie M. and Addie S. During the war, Mr. C. enlisted in Company C, Fourth Missouri State Militia Cavalry. He has been school director of his district, and also road overseer. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church of Clearmont.

Robert Carr

section 7, post office Braddyville, is one of the successful agriculturists of this county, and was born in New York, November 29, 1827. He was there raised to manhood as a farmer, and received his education in the schools of that clay. In 1871, he immigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has 177 acres of fine land, 120 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Carr was married in May, i85i,to Miss Anna A. Hall, an estimable lady, also a native of New York. They have two children : Emma R., and Homer W.

John W. Cissna

at the unusual success achieved by so young a man in so short a time. He carries a large, complete and varied stock, and has many friends and patrons, and is one of the solid men of the town. Mr. C. is a native of Ohio, and was born June 20, 1849. He was raised to manhood and educated in his native state, spending his younger days on a farm. At the age of twenty-one years he immigrated to Missouri, and settled in old Clearmont. He purchased the stock of Rogers & Smith, and continued the business there till 1881, when he concluded to move to the new town. Consequently he built the commodious store which he now occupies. Mr. Cissna was united in marriage to Miss Lucretia B. Bennett, an estimable lady, in 1873. They have from this union four children : Edward M., John C, Frank B. and Mary. He is a member of the Odd Fellow and Masonic fraternities, and has been township assessor, and also township trustee.

William B. Combs

section 25, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Monroe County, Indiana, and was born November 22, 1838. At the age of fourteen he removed to Shelby County, Illinois, where he resided for fifteen years, and from Shelby County he came west, and settled in this county in 1872. He has fifty acres of beautiful farm land, forty acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Combs was married in 1863, to Miss Freelove Sexton, a native of Indiana. Six children have been born to them, as follows : Eliza J., James A., Thomas D., Laura A., Viola B., and William L.

David Cook

section 9, post office Clearmont, is a native of Indiana, and was born October 23, 1828. He was raised to manhood and received a common school education at his birthplace, and has always followed his present occupation. In 1874, he emigrated to Page County, Iowa, residing in that county one year, after which time he came to this state and county, where he has since resided. He has eighty acres of land that will average with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Cook was united in marriage in 1851, to Indiana Rairie, an estimable lady. They have from this union three children ; Margaret, Mark and Rufus.

Craig & Smith

dealers in hardware, tinware and sporting goods, and also agricultural implements. In 1879 this firm embarked in the lumber business at Clearmont, and continued the same for thirteen months, doing a business in that line of $35,000. After this they sold the lumber business to Jones & Hotaling, and after erecting their large and roomv building which they now occupy, they started in their present occupation. Craig & Smith have one of the largest stocks of goods in the county, and do a business that would be an honor to an older established house. The senior member of this firm, Wm. G. Craig, is a native of Indiana, and first saw the light December 8, 1843. When at the age of two years, he, with the family, emigrated to Andrew County, Missouri, where he was principally raised, spending his youthful days in agricultural pursuits. In 1863 he enlisted in the Third Provisional troops, and after their disbandment he enlisted in Company B, Forty-third Missouri Regiment, and was corporal of that company, serving till the close of the war. After that time he returned home, and in 1867 removed to DeKalb County, this state, and engaged in the milling business. In 1870 he disposed of that and purchased the general store of John Barton, of Maysville, that county, which business he continued till 1872, when he came to Clearmont, and bought the stock of the two drug stores then in existence. He consolidated them and continued the business with good success till November 22, 1879, when he sold out to James & Wilkin, and became associated with Mr. Smith, forming the present firm. Mr. Craig was married October 26, 1865, to Miss Julia A. Kelly, an estimable lady. They have four children living: Cynthia A., Charles W., Ernst L. and an infant. Mr. C. is a member of the A. F. and A. M., and is their present junior deacon. He was a notary public and served four years. He is at present justice of the peace of this township, and was postmaster of Clearmont, having commenced the duties of that position November 8, 1875. He served four and a-half years. W. F. Smith, the junior partner of this firm, is a native of Missouri, and was born in this county, Ma)' 22, 1858. In his youthful days he followed the occupation of farming. He received the advantages of a good education, attending for some time the college at College Springs, Iowa. He is one of our representative business men, and one of the leaders of all movements that tends to the welfare of the business or morality of Clearmont. He is clerk of this township, and was in 1876 assistant collector of the same.

Joseph Dawes

section 27, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch, one of the early settlers of Nodaway County, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Madison County, June 23, 1834. He was there educated and raised to manhood. In 1858, he started west, stopping for some six months in Nebraska. From there he immigrated to Andrew County, Missouri, remaining there till i860, when he removed and settled in this count}-. In 1872, he settled on his present place, a farm containing 200 acres, 120 acres being under cultivation. Mr. Dawes was married August 13, i860, £0 Miss Katie A. Hudgeons, a native of Missouri. They have had nine children : John B., Tabitha I., Mary A., Margaret E., James T., George R., Arlington L., (now deceased), Eliza A., and Luticia. Mr. Dawes has been road master and school director of his district.

Benjamin C. Downey

section 31, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Michigan, and was born March 31, 1854. He was raised in his native state till he attained his fifteenth year, when he emigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has 160 acres of land, all of wh ch is under cultivation. M. Downey was married, in 1875, to Miss Martha Hicks, an estimable lady. They have three children : Rosa L. ; Hugh B. and Arthur T. Mrs. Downey is a member of the M. E. Church.

John M. Evans, dealer in general merchandise, established business in Clearmont in 1880. Since opening, he has had a large and constantly increasing trade. The gentlemanly manager of this firm, L. C. Evans, to whom their success is largely due, is a native of Wales, and was born October 4, 1840. At the age of nine years he was brought by his father's family to this country. They settled in New York, and after a residence there of ten years, emigrated to McLean Count)', 111., where L. C. resided ten years. From there he came to Missouri and settled in this county. In 1877, he went to Colorado, remaining for two years in the mountains, and in 1879, he returned to Missouri and accepted the agency of the Wabash Railroad at this point, a position which he still holds. Previous to his trip to Colorado, he was engaged in the grocery business at Maryville. Mr. Evans was married January 1, 1870, to Miss Rachel J. Jones, an estimable lady. They have three children : Mary, Ella, and Elizabeth. During the war, in 1862, Mr. E. enlisted in Company K, Ninety-fourth Illinois Infantry, and served three years, participating in the following battles : Siege of Vicksburg, Ft. Morgan (Lousiana), Spanish Fort, and the defense of Mobile, and others. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also belongs to the Presbyterian Church.

Perry A. Farrens

sections 21 and 22, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Page County, Iowa, where he was born February 13, 1857. He was there raised to manhood and educated, following the occupation of fanning. In 1X80 he removed to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has 160 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, 100 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Farrens was section 14, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of England, and was born in 1851. He there remained till his sixth year, when he emigrated to America and settled in Massachusetts, where he resided six months. After that time he, with the family, located in Iowa, and after living there ten years, he accompanied the family to this county and settled where they now reside. He is extensively engaged with his father, Thomas, in the cultivation of the farm, which occupation he has followed through life.

section 13, post office Clearmont, is one among the many successful and progressive farmers of this county, and deserves more than a passing notice. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born October 4, 1828. At the age of eight years, with the family, he emigrated to Warren County, Illinois, where he spent his youthful days on a farm. In 1854 he embarked in mercantile pursuits in Monmouth, Illinois, and was during the ten . years following the most prominent business man of that place, conducting at that time no less than five separate lines of business - dry goods, grocery and wholesale liquor store, a tannery and was engaged in buying grain. After this he returned to the occupation of farming, at which he worked till 1878, when he emigrated to Missouri and settled in this county. In 1881 he located where he now resides. He has 160 acres of good average land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. F. was married June 21, 1849, t° Miss Mary L. Griffee. They have eight children : William T., Ellen, Eva, John, Emmel, Barney, Sarah and EfBe. Mr. F. at one time was city treasurer of Monmouth, Illinois. He is road commissioner of the township. Mr. F. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

physician and surgeon, Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and was born June 30, 1850. When he was six years of age, the family immigrated to Iowa, and settled in Sioux City, where he was raised to manhood. At the age of eighteen years, he began the study of his chosen profession, under the guidance of Doctor Long, of St. Joseph, with whom he remained nine years. He graduated from the Hospital Medical College, of that City, and subsequently began the practice of his profession in St. Joseph, continuing the same for four years. Alter this time Doctor Gaugh removed to Clearmont. He has a large and lucrative practice, and is an affable and perfect gentleman, as well as a thorough physician. Dr. G. was united in marriage October 15, 1874, to Miss Lizzie Toole, daughter of Judge Toole, of St. Joseph. They have had two children to bless their union, Eva A. and Charles R. The doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F., Enterprise Lodge, No. 232, of St. Joseph.

section 10, post office Hopkins. The subject of the following narrative, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born May 15, 1846. He was raised in his native state till he attained the age of fifteen years, when, with the family, he migrated to Iowa County, Iowa, where he resided two years. From there he removed to Illinois, where he made his home ten years, after which time he located in Page County, Iowa. After a residence there of one year he returned to Illinois, remaining one year, and then came to this county, where he has since resided. He has 165 acres of good average land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Gillespie was married March 17, 1869, to Miss Mary Grace, an estimable lady. They have from this union two children : Effie and Robert. Mr. G. is a member of the I. O. O. F. He is a thorough and progressive farmer, and is favorably known as such throughout the county.

physician and surgeon, Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Clinton County, Ohio, and was born September 20, 1846. He was reared to manhood and educated at his birth-place, and began the study of. his chosen profession with Dr. Gillum, of Tolona, Missouri, remaining under his tutorship one year. After that time he studied under the guidance of J. C. Hubbard, and one year later he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Keokuk, Iowa, of which instition he is a graduate. In 1875, Dr. Goodson came to Clearmont and commenced the practice of his profession. He has a large and increasing practice, and ranks high among the men of his profession. He was united in marriage March 8, 1870, to Miss Mary J. Anderson, a native of Missouri. They have from this union three children : V. E., Bertha J., and Florence. The doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F., belonging to Burlington Lodge, No. 440. He is also a member of Burlington Lodge, No. 442, A., F. and A. M. During the late war he belonged to Company F, 188th Ohio Infantry, and was discharged with that regiment after nine months' service. He has a fine farm of 160 acres, in section 21, of Atchison Township; also some town property in Clearmont.

Alexander Gray

section 29, post office Clearmont. Prominent among the men who have been closely identified with the agricultural and mercantile interests of this district stands the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Indiana, and was born September 27, 1835. He was there reared to manhood, following farming as an occupation. In 1857, he immigrated to Missouri, and settled where Clearmont now stands. In 1867, he engaged in mercantile pursuits in that place, and after a lapse of six months, he sold a half interest to W. M. Gray, the firm then being Gray & Gray. With this firm he was engaged in business for fourteen months, then selling out. Mr. G. was next occupied in operating a saw mill, which he continued for one year, at the same time managing his farm. Then with his old partner, W. M. Gray, he purchased their old business, which they continued one year, W. M. Gray then selling to the subject of this sketch. Under the name of the latter it was conducted one year. Mr. Gray then disposed of his stock to Smith & Rogers, and devoted his time to farming on the place where he now resided He has two hundred acres of fine land, 150 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. G. has been twice married. First, April fi, 1858, to Miss Mahala Shanklin. They had four children : James A., Asa A., Effie F., and Ada M. Mrs. Gray's death occurred April 27, 1879. He was again united in marriage September 2, 1880, to Mrs. Mary J. Miller. At the breaking out of the war, Mr. G. enlisted in the State Militia, serving six months, and in 1862, he enlisted in Company F, Eleventh Missouri Cavalry, and was sergeant of that company for about two years, when he was commissioned second lieutenant. This position he held till the close of the war. He is one of the township trustees, and was justice of the peace for two years. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has held the offices of secretary and senior and junior wardens.

James Gray

section 21, post office Clearmont. Mr. Gray is a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania. When at an early age he removed to Marshall County, West Virginia, where he resided until fifteen years of age. He then went to Noble County, Ohio, where he made his home for twentyone years, following the occupation of farming. In the year 1856 he emigrated westward, and settled in Missouri. He has 180 acres of land that compares favorably with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. He was married in 1845, to Rachel Haines, a native of Ohio. They have raised a large family of children, as follows : James D. C.,. Charles M., Sarah J., Isabella, Elizabeth A., Louisa, Rachel L., Dora E. and Ida E. Mr. Gray has been constable of this township for three years. During the war he was a member of the state militia.

Eli Hicks

section 19, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Tennessee, and was born May 16, 1808. When one year old he was taken by his parents to Highland County, Ohio, where he was raised to manhood, following the occupation of farming. At the age of twentythree he immigrated to Mongomery County, Indiana, and, after a residence there of six years, he returned to Bond County, Illinois, where he remained seven years. From there he went to Jefferson County, in 1844, and resided there two years. At the end of that period Mr. H. returned to Illinois, and settled in Schuyler County, where he lived for eighteen years, next going to Minnesota. Seven years later, he migrated to Montgomery County, Iowa, and made his home in that vicinity two years. He then came to Missouri, settling in Maryville, Nodaway County, where he resided eighteen months, after which time he came to Clearmont. After a short residence there, in 1873, he settled where he now resides. He has over eighty-two acres of good land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Hicks has been twice married. First, in 1834, to Miss Mary A. McMillen. They had one child, Hester A. Mrs. Hick's death occurred in 1841. Mr. H. was again united in marriage November 23, 1841, to Jalah Stollard. They have nine children : Mary E., Annie J., John K., Martha E., Nancy M., George S., Anna M., Benjamin L. and Joseph J. Mr. Hicks is a member of the M. E. Church.

James S. Hover

section 26, post office Clearmont. James S. Hover is a native of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, and was born in 1808. At the tender age of three years, he removed to Logan County, Ohio, where he resided for twenty-six years. When twenty-nine years old he moved to Allen County, and at the age of thirty-two years he located in Jackson County, Missouri ; residing there some six years, he again changed his home, this time coming to Nodaway Count)'. He finally settled upon his present farm of eighty acres, of which he has most all under cultivation. Mr. Hover was joined in wedlock to Miss Melville Collins in 1835. She is a native of Ohio. Four children have been born to them, as follows : David N., Louisa K., Mary A., James F.

William Houston

section 32, pos^ office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Jackson County, Indiana, and was born November 3, 1839. At the age of two years, he, with the family, emigrated to Andrew Count)', Missouri, and after a residence there of five years he moved to this county, where he was educated and reared to manhood, following the occupation of farming. In 1879 he moved to the place where he now resides. He has 150 acres of land that will average with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. H. was married March 15, 1866, to Miss Margaret Orme, a native of Indiana. By this union five children were born to them : James N., Louisa E., Henry L., Charles E. and Albert L. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. H. was also a participant in the late war, he having enlisted in 1863 to the call for six months volunteers. He was with the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry, Com-* pany D. After a number of engagements he was discharged from service July 27, 1865.

Alexander M. Huls

section 33, post office Clearmbnt. Among the old settlers and present successful farmers of Nodaway County, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Kentucky - was born June 30, 1814^ in Fleming Count}-. He was there educated and raised to manhood. Mr. H., like many others, found it difficult to procure an education ; but with others, and by hard perseverence, he did succeed in procuring such schooling as could be obtained in those days, from the old log-cabin school house of that date. In the month of September, 1853, he emigrated to Marion County, Indiana, and after a residence there of three years, he moved, in 1856, to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has 190 acres of fine land, eighty acres under cultivation. Mr. H. was married January 16, 1845, to Matilda Hart, a native of Kentucky. Two children were born to them : Sarah E. and Mary A. Mrs. Huls' death occurred June 16, 1853. Mr. Huls was again married April 20th, 1856, to Miss Eliza J. Shanklin, a native of Indiana. By his second marriage there are eight children : John, born January 24, 1857 ; Corrilla, born January 25, 1859 ! Matilda A., Born May 26, 1861 ; James A., born April 30, 1864 ; Charles H., born October 14, 1866; Eliza E., born January 13, 1869; William S., born January 29, 1872, and an infant. Mr. H. is a member of the Second Adventist Church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity of Clearmont. He has been justice of the peace of this township for two years, was township trustee one term, and judge of the county court one term, filling that position very acceptably.

James & Wilkin

dealers in drugs and stationery ; also, postmaster, Clearmont. In 1879, this firm purchased the drugs and stationery stock of W. G. Craig. Since then they have been doing a large and profitable business. They carry a complete and well assorted stock of goods, and are one of the live business firms of this place. The senior member of this firm, Mr.

James, is a native of New York, and was born June 30, 1853. At the age of three years, he was taken by his family to Aurora, Illinois, where they resided one year. They then removed to Champaign, Illinois, and after remaining one year, located in Quincy, Illinois. In August, 1877, Mr. James emigrated to Missouri, and settled in Clearmont, where he was engaged in teaching the school of that place. In 1879, ne was offered the position of agent of the C. B. & Q. R. R., which he accepted and has since held, he being the first and only agent which the company has had at this point. He is by profession a dentist, and does some work in that line. Mr. James was married October 28, 1877, to Miss Nora M. Wilkin, an estimable lady, a native of Ohio. The junior member of the firm, William P. Wilkin, is a native of Ohio, and was born March 21, 1860. At the age of seven years, he removed to Hannibal, Missouri, residing there ten years. From that point he returned to his native state, remaining two years, after which time he emigrated to this state, and settled in Clearmont, engaging in his present business. He is a young man of good address, and a favorite with all who know section 35, post office Hopkins. Among the foremost of the oldest pioneers of this county, and men who have been identified with the agricultural interests of the same from its infancy, may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Indiana, and was born near Connorsville, March 28, 1808. At an early age he removed to Lawrence County. David Johson, his father, was an old settler in that count}-, and was closely linked with its interests for a great many years, he being the first blacksmith in that district. In 1841, Ephraim immigrated to Missouri, and in March, 1842, he settled where he now resides. On landing at his destination his finances consisted of seventy-five cents, and his provisions of five pounds of pork and half a bushel of corn meal. Thus, with a large family to support, he commenced his first winter in Missouri. ( )f the privations endured by them for the first few years we mention in another part of this work. He now has a good farm of 160 acres, 120 of which are under cultivation. Mr. J. was united in marriage in 1830, to Miss Margaret Allen, a native of Lincoln County, North Carolina. Her father, Jehu Allen, was an early settler of that county. They have had a family of eleven children, nine of whom are now living : Levi R., Joseph A., Mary E., Jehu A., Nancy C. (deceased), Sarah E., John R., Eli B., Rebecca (deceased), Margaret E., Malinda E. (deceased). They are, and have been members of the M. E. Church for forty-nine years.

Levi R. Johnson

He was there reared till ten years of age, when, with the family, he migrated to Missouri, and settled. He has since resided here, following the occupation of his father, that of farming. In 1855, he located where he now resides. He has 134. acres of land, that will average with any in the county, ninety-four acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. J. was married February 19, 1852, to Miss Mar)- J. Minard, a native of Park County, Indiana. They have nine children living: Margaret E., Elizabeth A., Lorinda C, Mary E., Martha C, Schuyler C, Cora A., Ephraim M. and George W. Mr. J. is a member of the M. E Church, and has been justice of the peace of his township for the past twenty years. He is also a notary public.

Joseph A. Johnson

section 35. The second son of this illustrious family is a native of Lawrence County, Indiana, and was born March 27, 1833. At the age of eight years the family came to this county, where he was raised to manhood and educated. He has always followed his present occupation. In 1855 he- settled where he now resides. He has a fine farm of 480 acres, which is well improved, 400 acres being under cultivation. He has a nice residence on his place, and is one of our most successful and progressive farmers. Mr. J. was united in marriage, May 20, 1855, to Miss Jane O. Knox, a native of Pettis County, Missouri. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., of Hopkins. He has been school director of his district and also road commissioner of his township.

Jehu A. Johnson

section 13, post office Clearmont. The fourth child of E. W. and M. A. Johnson, is, like the older children, a native of Lawrence County, Indiana, where he was born June 24, 1835. At the age of six years the family came to Missouri, where he was educated, being raised in the occupation of farmer. In 1857 he settled on the place where he now resides. He at that time owned only forty acres, that not being all paid for, and to start housekeeping he went in debt. He now has 320 acres of good land, making one of the finest farms in the county, and has on his place one of the best residences in the county. All of his improvements are of the first order. Mr. J. was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth H. Smith November 13, 1856. She is a native of Tennessee. They have from this union six children : James L., Felix G., Margaret E., Samuel W., Arda J. B., Susan G. Mr. Johnson has been school director of his district. In 1862 he enlisted in the State Militia. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. He is a member o( Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M., of Hopkins.

John R. Johnson

section 35, post office Hopkins, is a native of Lawrence County, Indiana, and was born June 2, 1841. While an infant, lie was brought by the family to Missouri, and has since resided in this county on the section where he now resides. He is at present engaged in working a part of his father's place. Mr. J. was married April 16, 1865, to Miss Mary J. Bird, a native of North Carolina They have from this union five children : Charles E., Eva A., Sarah, Ephraim H., and Donlin W. They are members of the M. E. Church.

Eli B. Johnson

section 35, post office Hopkins, is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri,, and was among the first white children born in the county. The date of his birth was April 27, [843. He has here been raised to manhood, and has always followed his present occupation. He is now cultivating a part of the home place. He was united in marriage August 6, 1866, to Miss Harriet A. Tabor, a native of New York. They have had three children, two of whom are now living : Laura A., Joseph R. (deceased), and Margaret M. O. During our late war Mr. J. enlisted in July, 1862, in Company M, Eleventh Missouri Cavalry, and served two years and eight months. He has, in sections 1 and 2, fifty acres of good, average land, which is under cultivation. Few and far between are the families of old settlers who can boast of so many sons and daughters who have grown up and settled so close to the parental homestead as E. W. and M. A. Johnson. The experience of this family goes a great way toward favoring that old proverb, that " In unity there is strength."

Jones & Hotaling

dealers in lumber, lime and all kinds of building material ; also agents for the Studebaker wagon and mineral paints. The business now under charge of the above named firm was organized by Craig & Smith in 1879, and m i88i,they were succeeded by Messrs. Jones & Hotaling. They have a large and complete stock in their line, and do a business second to none in the county. The manager of the business, James Jones, is a native of Ohio, and was born in Ross County, in 1836. He was there reared to manhood and educated, spending his youthful days in agricultural pursuits. In i8622 he enlisted in Company D, Eightyninth Ohio Regiment of Infantry, of Sherman's command, and was with him in his march to the sea. He served till the close of the war, in 1865, when he immigrated to Missouri. He settled in this county, giving his attention to farming, and from here he removed to Jackson Count}', Mis- souri, where, after a residence there of ten years, he again returned to this county. In 1881, he became associated with Mr. Hotaling in the present business. He has a splendid farm in Jackson County of 180 acres of land, that will compare favorably with any in that county, most of which is under cultivation. He also owns a nice residence in Burlington Junction, besides other property. Mr. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Nanna A. Walker, an estimable lady, November 19, 1865. They had one child. He is a Good Templar, and a member of Burlington Lodge.

John M. Lamar

section 26, post office Clearmont. Prominent among the successful and progressive farmers and stock raisers of this district stands the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Tennessee, and was born in Anderson County February 22, 1832. At the age of nineteen he emigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, and in 1876 he located his home where he now resides. His farm contains 325 acres of choice land that compares with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. He and his son are leading merchants of Elmo, doing a large and prosperous business. Mr. L. was married March 2, 1853, to Miss Mary P. Russell, a most estimable lady and a native of Virginia. Three children have been born to them - Charles R., Henrietta and William A. Mr. Lamar is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also belongs to the M. E. Church South. He is school director during this year. During the war he enlisted in the state militia.

Jacob Linebaugh

section 18, post office Clearmont, is one of the representative farmers and stock raisers of this district, and has been closely identified with the raising of stock. He is a native of Greene County, Tennessee, and was born in 1828. At the age of five years he with the family emigrated to Fountain County, Indiana, where he was reared to manhood, following his present occupation. At the age of twenty-one he removed to Page County, Iowa, where he resided till 1869, when he came to this county and settled where he now resides. He has 1,200 acres of land in a body, 500 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. L. was married January 6, 1852, to Miss Mary A. Gray. They have from this union six children : Sarah J., Francis M., William J., Julia A., Martha E. and Mary E. Mr. L. is a member of the M. E. Church. John, the father of the subject of this sketch, was an old pioneer of Fountain Count}-, Indiana, and was closely identified with the agricultural interests of the same until his death, which occurred in i860.

Francis M. Linebaugh

section 17, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Page County, Iowa, and was born in 1857. He was there raised, till fourteen years of age, when he came, with his father's family, to this state, and settled near where he now resides. He has 120 acres of land, that will compare with any in this vicinity, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Linebaugh was married, September 15, 1878, to Miss Elizabeth J. McGenty, an estimable lady. They have one child., Annie R.

John W. Lytle

section 36, post office Hopkins, a successful and prominent farmer and stock raiser of this vicinity, is a native of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania, and was born October 20, 1817. He was there reared in the occupation of farming, and received his education in the schools of that vicinity, and, in 1846, he immigrated to Delaware County, Ohio, where he resided four and a half years. After that time, he returned to Pennsylvania, where he remained till 1864, when, thinking that his children would have a better chance to make for themselves homes in a new country, he came westward, and settled in this county. He now has a fine farm of 240 acres, well improved, 175 acres of which are highly cultivated. Mr. Lytle was married August 12, 1842, to Miss Hannah Hippie, a native of Pennsylvania. They have six children : George H., Lydia E., Louisa A., Hiram W., Ella and Frank. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. L. has been class leader in that denomination for a number of years. He is the present superintendent of the Plum Grove Sunday School. He also holds a life membership in the Methodist Missionary Society.

Nathan A. J. Martin

section 33, post office Braddyville. The subject of this biography was born in Ohio, May 20, 1847. He remained there till ten years of age, when with the family he emigrated to Warren County, Illinois, and after a long residence there he removed to this state and settled on his present place. In 1878 he removed to Kansas, where he remained six months, after which time he returned to this county. He has ninety-five acres of land that will bear comparison with any in the county, eighty of which are under cultivation. Mr. Martin was married in 1877 to Miss Clara B. Williamson. They have two children: Catharine M. and Clara M.

Joseph Miller

section 16, post office Clearmont, is an old resident and a leading agriculturist of this county, and is a native of Monroe County, Virginia, where he was born June 21, 1822. At the age of three years the familyemigrated to Decatur County, Indiana, where he was raised to manhood as a farmer, and received his education. When twenty-one years of age he emigrated to Van Buren County, Iowa, where he resided six months, and from there he came to Missouri and settled in this county, where he has since resided. He has 320 acres of choice land, 180 of which are under cultivation. He has upon his place a splendid residence, and his improvements generally are of the best. Mr. Miller has been twice married. First, April 29, 1847, to Miss Sarah Brownfield. They had from this union three children : Charles W., Ephraim P., and Sarah E. Mrs. Miller's death occurred March 16, 1855. Mr. M. was again married February 22, 1857, to Miss Sarah E. Ricketts, an estimable lady. Their family consists of James O., Albert J., Marion, George W., Laura E., Clara A., Celia A., and Eva L., and an adopted daughter, Sarah E. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. M. is supervisor of this township and also school director of the district.

A. C. Miller

section 12, post office Hopkins, is a successful and cultured farmer of this county, and was born in Hancock County, Indiana, February 3, 1824. He was there reared to manhood, and received the advantages of a good education. He has always been engaged in the occupation he now so -successfully follows, and, in 1845, he immigrated west, and settled in Andrew County, Missouri, where he resided till 1868, when he removed to this county, locating where he now resides. He has a fine farm of 250 acres, which is second to none in the county, 150 acres of which are under cultivation. He has one of the finest residences in the county, situated on a splendid site, and shows good judgment in its arrangements throughout. His improvements on his place are very much above the average. Mr. Miller was married February 8, 1847, to Miss Charlotte Tyna, an estimable lady, a native of Indiana. They have had a" family consisting of: Mary A., Joseph A., Susanna, Karnes, Isabelle, Henry M., Floda, Tyna and Elbert. Mr. M. is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M. of Hopkins. He is school director of his district. They are members of the M. E. Church.

E. T. Miller

dealer in harness and saddles, Clearmont. This business was started by Mr. Miller in August, 1880, and since that time he has had a large share of patronage. He is a native of Davis County, Iowa, and was born March 28, 185 1. He was there raised till he attained his fourteenth year, when he came with his family to this state and county, following the occupation of farming till he embarked in his present business. He has a good farm of eighty acres of choice land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Miller was married April 22, 1876, to Miss Mary K. Ingles, an estimable lady. They have one child : Artie J. Mr. M. was road overseer of his township one term. Mrs. Miller, in connection with Mrs. Phillips, is in the millinery and dress making business in Clearmont. They are doing a satisfactory trade.

Joseph A. Miller

section n, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Andrew County, Missouri, and was there born December 25, 1852. He was raised in that county till sixteen years of age, when, with the family, he came to this county and settled near where he now resides. He was brought up in the occupation he now follows, and is the owner of 105 acres of land in section 13, besides renting and working 100 acres where he now resides. Mr. Miller was married November 10, 1880, to Miss Ella Lytle, a native of Ohio.

James E. Orme

section 4, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and was born March 3, 1858. He received an education from the schools in this district, and was raised in the occupation he now follows. He has, where he now resides, eighty acres of land that will compare with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Orme was united in marriage March 14, 1878, to Miss Adaline Burch, an estimable lady. They have one child : Elmer EMr. Orme is school director of his district.

druggist and agent of the Wilson sewing machines. This gentleman founded his present business in Clearmont in 1881, and has a large stock of drugs and does a good business in that line, as well as in the sale of the Wilson sewing machines. He is a native of Iowa, and was born in 1846. He was there raised to manhood and educated, spending his youthful days in agricultural pursuits. At the age of nineteen, he commenced in the business he now follows, and in 1871, he commenced for himself in Buchanan County, Iowa, remaining there three years. From that locality he removed to Braddyville, Iowa, and continued the same business for one year, when he removed to Elmo, Missouri. One year later he came to Clearmont. Mr. P. was united in marriage in 1874 to Miss Sarah Bebout, an estimable lady. They have two children : Carl W., and Dale. During the war, Mr. Phillips enlisted in Company G,

Third Iowa Cavalry in 1863, and served till the close of the war in 1865. He participated in the battles of Atlanta (Georgia), Ocelona (Mississippi), and others. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M. Mrs. Phillips, with Mrs. Miller, is in the millinery and dress making business, who are having a large and successful trade, which they well merit.

Nathan S. Prickett

section 33, post office Braddyville. The subject of this sketch is a native of Indiana, and was born August 25, 1849. At the age of six years he, with the family, removed to Missouri and settled in this county, where they resided four years. They then took up their location in Holmes County, Iowa, remaining for three years, after which time Nathan took a trip to Colorado. After staying for five months, he returned to Iowa and settled in Page County, and two years later he emigrated to Texas. The climate not agreeing with him, he returned to Page County, Iowa, after a period of five months. There he continued to live two years, and from there he came to this county, and settled where he now resides. He has forty acres of good, average land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. P. was married March 30, 1872, to Miss Madora Davidson. They have three children : Charles E., Nora PI, and John J. Mr. Prickett is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has held the office of road overseer for one term.

William H. Richards

is one who has done much toward promoting the agricultural interests of this county. He is a native of Miami County, Indiana, and was born August 17, 1842. There he resided till twelve years of age, when he immigrated to Mills County, Iowa, where he made his home till 1865, removing to Holt County, Iowa. After remaining there till 1868, he removed to this state and county and settled where he now resides. He has 120 acress of land that is above the average in this district, 100 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Richards was married January 31, 1863, to Miss Mary J. Hiles, an estimable lady, a native of Ohio. They have three children : PMward G.( Eva and Henry. Mr. R. has been school director of his district for several terms.

Christopher C. Riffe

section 7, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch was born in Carroll County, Missouri, October 10, 1845. He was there raised until the age of eight years, when he accompanied his parents to Harrison County, remaining in that locality twelve years. From there he removed to this county, and settled where he now resides. He has 160 acres of land that will average with an}' in the count}', all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Riffe was united in marriage in 1872, to Mrs. Rosa A. McGinty. They have one child : Jane. Mrs. Riffe has previously been twice married. By her first marriage she has two children : Francis Davis and Samuel Davis. By her second marriage there are three children : Isaac N., Mary E., and Jane McGinty. During the late war Mr. Riffe enlisted in Company E, Forty-third Missouri Infantry, and served one year. He was taken prisoner at Glasgow, Missouri, and was given his liberty after a confinement of one month.

Thomas J. Rogers

dealer in general merchandise, Clearmont. The business now conducted by Mr. Rogers was established in 1880. He has a complete and well assorted stock of goods, and is doing a large business. He is a native of Tennessee, and was born in Campbell County, January 28, 1838. He was there raised to manhood and educated^ spending his boyhood days on a farm. He there remained till the breaking out of the war in 1861, when he enlisted in Company B, First Tennessee Infantry. After serving for five and a-half years, he returned home, where he remained till 1868, when he emigrated to Missouri, and settled near the old town. He was engaged in farming till 1873, when he began mercantile pursuits, forming a partnership with J. Smith, under the firm name of Smith & Rogers. After a prosperous business connection of two years, Mr. Smith disposed of his share, the firm becoming Rogers & Cissna. The}- continued the business for eight months, when Mr. Rogers retired in 1875. He returned to agricultural pursuits, and in 1880 he again embarked in trade, under the firm name of Rogers, Gray & Co.; and after doing business one year, Gray & Co. sold out to Mr. Rogers, he continuing the business. Mr. R. has been twice married - first to Miss Fannie Wise, in 1870. They had two children : Thomas J. and Hannah L., living. Mrs. R.'s death occurred July 10, 1879. Mr. R. was again united in marriage, December 13, 1880, to Miss Louisa J. Wallace. He has been justice of the peace of this township four years, and is school director of his district.

Scott & Smith

dealers in furniture and coffins. Among the later additions to Clearmont, in the way of firms, may be mentioned these gentlemen. The}' commenced business in the year [881, and now have a large and complete stock of goods in their line. They are doing a successful and increasing business, and make ,1 specialty of scroll sawing. The senior member of this firm, Mr. A. M. Scott, is a native of Richmond, Ross County, Ohio, and was born December 23, [838. He was there princi- pally raised, following from an early day the trade of carpenter. October 1, 1865, he emigrated to this county and engaged in contracting and building, and was the architect as well as builder of most of the buildings of this place. In 1875 he engaged in farming, and after one year he again resumec1 his former business of carpentering. In 1880 he became a partner in the general store then known as Rogers, Gray & Co., but subsequently disposed of his interest. After a short time he engaged in the present business. He is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity. During the war he enlisted and participated in the following battles : Fayetteville, Berryville, Fisher's Hill, Lynchburg, and others. Jerome T. Smith, of this firm, is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and was born June 7, i860. He was raised in this county, where he has always resided. He followed the occupation of farming from boyhood till he became associated with Mr. Scott in the present business.

John W. Shearer

section 14, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Iowa, and was born September 15, 1850. He there rece'ived a good common school education, and was raised to manhood in the occupation he now follows. In 1876, he emigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has eighty acres of land that will average with any in the county, sixty-five acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. S. was united in marriage in 1867 to Miss Mary C. Phipps. They have from this union three children : Emma E., Nettie A., and Gecu'ge F. Mr. S. was justice of the peace of his township for one term.

John Sherbon

secton 7, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, in 1836, and, when at the age of two years, with the family, he immigrated to Wisconsin, where he was raised to manhood, following the occupation of farming. In 1871, he removed to this state, and settled where he now resides. He has 360 acres of land, among the most choice of any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. S. has been twice married. First, in 1856, to Miss Maria Hatfield. There are two children by this union, John W. and George W. Mrs. Sherbon's death occurred October 21, 1866. Mr. S. was again married, in 1868, to Miss Sarah Graves. They have four children : Lillie M., Frank H., Dennis A. and Jesse.

Jeremiah C. Smith

farmer, section 25, post office Clearmont. Prominent among the old settlers and leading and successful men of this township is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born in 18 13. He was reared to manhood in that state, following the occupation of farming. When at the age of twenty-three years, he emigrated to Boone County, Missouri, and settled in Nashville, where he was engaged in the mercantile business till 1848. In 1849, ne was occupied in steamboating on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and in 185 1 he again commenced mercantile pursuits, this time in Claysville. After a successful business career of five years he removed to this county, and in 1866 settled where he now resides. He has in this county 1,270 acres of land, 400 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. S. was united in marriage January 22, 1856, to Miss Nancy S. Jones. They have from this union three children : Jeremiah M., William F., and Jerome T. Mr. Smith is one of the oldest and best known Masons of this county. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and has held the office of collector of the township.

Jeremiah M. Smith

section 12, post office Clearmont. This gentlemairwas born in Nodaway County, Missouri, November 21, 1856, and was raised in the occupation which he now follows. He received the advantages of the schools of this district, and in 1880, he moved on the place where he now resides. He has a splendid farm of a 160 acres, much of which is under cultivation. Mr. Smith was united in marriage February 1, 1880, to Miss Mary E. Nevels, a most agreeable lady. She is a native of Sangamon County, Illinois. They have had one child, now deceased. Mrs. Smith is a member.of the M. E. Church of Clearmont.

section 19, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and was born in 1851. When one year old his family emigrated to Page County, Iowa, where he was raised tomanhood. In 1873, he visited Utah Territory, where he remained one year, and from thence he returned to Iowa, where he resided till 1877. At that time he came to this county,, where he has since resided. He has eighty acres of land in this county. Mr. Snodgrass was married in 1874, to Miss Sarah J. Miller, a daughter of A. C. Miller. They have two children : Zella and Katie.

Lemuel S. Strickland

section 3, post office Clearmont. L. S. Strickland is a native of Ohio, and was born in Lake County, June 30, 1832. At the age of fifteen y ars he with his family emigrated to Cass County, Michigan. There he resided till in 1855, when he came westward and settled in this county. In [867 he located on the farm where he now resides. He has eighty- five acres of land that will compare with any in the county, sixty acres of which are under fine cultivation. Mr. Strickland was married December 19, 1857 to Martha N. Gray, a native of Tennessee. From this marriage three children are living : Althia L., Ira E. and James M. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. S. has been school director of this district for a number of years. During the late war he was a brave and gallant soldier. Alfred and Martha Gray, father and mother of Mrs. Strickland, are among the oldest settlers in this district. They settled in 1.840 in- what is now called Gray's Grove.

Francis D. Sturtevant

proprietor of the Wabash House. The genial host of the Wabash House, Mr. Sturtevant, is a native of New York, and was born in 1837. He was there reared to manhood, and received his education from the schools of that district, learning while young the trade of painting, which he still follows. At thirty years of age he came west and settled in Maysville, DeKalb County, Missouri, where he resided three years, and from there he removed to Maryville, Nodaway County. Here he made his home for seven years, and after that time settled in Clearmont, where he has since resided. Mr. S. was married in 1863, to Miss Jennie Lee, a native of New York city. They have two children : Glenna M. and Maria N. During the late war Mr. Sturtevant enlisted in Company B, Second New York Infantry, remaining with that company for eight months. He was then changed to Company K, Thirty-ninth New York Volunteers, and served one year, having participated in many serious engagements - first the battle of Bull Run, Chickarnauga, seven days fight, South Side Railroad, near Richmond, Petersburg and others of lesser note. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church and are liberal contributors thereto.

E. Taylor

farmer, section 31, post office Hopkins, is a native of Baltimore Count)', Maryland, and was born April 19, 1821. He was reared on a farm in this and Frederick Counties, until eighteen years of age, and, in 1838, he removed to Ohio, settling in Clark County. He Avas married in 1849, to Miss Margaret O'Brien, a native of New Jersey. In 1855, he immigrated to Grant County, Wisconsin, and remained there until 1876, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri. His farm contains 136 acres of land. Mr. Taylor has made farming and teaching his life work. His family consists of five children : John W., Benjamin F., Lewis E., Joseph G. and S. Douglas. Two are deceased, Mary and Emma F.

William W. Taylor

blacksmith and wagonmaker. In 1876, this gentleman engaged in his present business in Clearmont. Having the principal shop in town, he does a thriving business. He is a native of Ohio, and was born November 17, 1836. He was raised to manhood in his native state, and at an early age learned the trade of blacksmithing. In 185 1, he removed to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked at his trade till 1853, then going to Waterford, Pennsylvania. After one year he was in the employ of the Ohio Stage Company, working along their line. Upon leaving, he emigrated to Brooks County, Iowa, where he resided nine years, and from there went to Bedford, of the same state, being located there for two years. His next move was to St. Joseph, Missouri, and there he was engaged as a government blacksmith for four years, working between there and Clearmont, till he settled in his present location. Mr. Taylor was married in 1862, to Miss Josephine Peltier, the first white child born in St. Joseph. They have three children : Adelia M., Walter, and Alma. During the war, Mr. T. enlisted in Company H, Thirty-fifth Missouri Regiment. In the engagement at Lexington, Missouri, he was taken prisoner and held in confinement for eight months. He is a member of the Good Templars.

John B. Wallace

section 25, post office Clearmont. Among the old settlers and prominent farmers of Nodaway County, may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He was born in Anderson County, Tennessee, June 22, 182 1, and was there raised to manhood, following the occupation of farming. In i860, he immigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has 300 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, 170 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Wallace was married in 1844, to Miss Louisa Weaver, also a native of Tennessee. They have six children : Elizabeth J., Cynthia A., Mitty PI, William S., Louisa and Thomas J. Mr. W. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Rev. Aaron M. Wallace

Clearmont, another old settler and prominent minister of this district is a native of Tennessee, and was born in Anderson Count}- February 12, [828. He was there raised, and received his education in the schools of that vicinity. In 1849 he emigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he resided till 185 1, when he returned to his native state, remaining till 1S56. At that time he again came to Missouri and settled in Morgan Count}-, where he resided one year. From there he returned to this count}-, where he has since resided. He has a very large circuit under his charge, and is pastor of the following churches : Clearmont Baptist, Bethel Church of Dawsonville, Baptist Church of Hopkins, and also the Missionary Church. He has been a faithful expounder of the Baptist faith in this district for twenty-five years. Mr. Wallace was married January 20, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Curnutt. They have four children living: Cynthia, William A., Lulelia E., and Kisiar. Mr. W. has a farm of 146 acres in Lincoln Township, situated in sections 23 and 14, and has a splendid residence where he resides in Clearmont.

George W. Williamson

section 16, post office Clearmont. The subject of the following sketch is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1846. At the age of nine years, he was taken by the family to Warren County, Illinois, where he was reared to manhood and received his education, following the occupation of farming. After a residence there of sixteen years, he immigrated to Page County, Iowa, there remaining four years, after which time he removed to this state and county, and, in 1881, he located on his present place. He has 240 acres of splendid land, 180 acres of which are under cultivation. He has on his place a nice residence,*and his improvements stamp him a progressive and successful farmer. Mr. Williams was married, in 1872, to Miss Sarah Miller, daughter of Joseph Miller, an old and prominent citizen of this county.

Thomas P. Wilson

section 30, post office Clearmont. The subject of this sketch is a native of Champaign County, Ohio, where he was born January 27, 1836. He was there educated, and in 1865, he emigrated west and settled in this county. In 1869, he located where he now resides, having 125 acres of as fine land as there is in the county, part of which is under cultivation. Mr. Wilson was married to Miss Mary C. Goslee, a native of Ohio, September 13, 1857. By this happy union there is one child : Florence. They are. members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Wilson has been clerk of this township, road master and school director for many years. During the war he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Sixty-fourth Ohio Volunteers, and was honorably discharged in 1867. He was in many of the hardest battles of the war, among the most prominent of which was the battle of Pittsburg Landing.

H. M. Austin

confectioner, restauranteur and proprietor of bakery and boarding house, was born in Orleans County, New York, August 2, 1839. His boyhood days were spent on a farm and attending school. When twelve years of age he accompanied his parents to Effingham County, Illinois, where he remained for one year, then going to Vandalia, Illinois. His next move was to Fulton, Illinois, where he commenced railroading, and five months later located at Rock Island. After being employed a few months in a bakery, he took up his residence in Davenport, and soon after engaged in railroading with the C, R. I. & P. R. R., running for one year between Davenport and Chicago. Upon returning home, he attended school for some time. In 1859 he returned to Davenport and resumed his former position with the C, R. I. & P. R. R. Co., with whom he remained until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted as a private in April, 1861, in Company C, Second Iowa Infantry, on the first three years call. He served until February 25, 1866, passing through the various grades of promotion until he became captain. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing and siege of Corinth, in which vicinity he remained until the battle of Corinth. He was with General Sturgis on his expedition to Guntown, his command consisting of colored troops. A company of Indians covered the retreat, and saved the center column from being annihilated. At the close of the war Mr. A. went to St. Louis, thence to Mound City, Illinois, and from there to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he engaged in a street car enterprise. Remained there four years. He then came to St. Joseph, Missouri, and entered the employ of a street car company, with whom he remained for two years, when he accepted a position with the K. C, St. J. & C. B. R. R. Co. He also worked for some time on the North Missouri Railroad. Mr. Austin came to Hopkins in February, 1872, and soon was holding the position of steward of the Hopkins House. In March, 1873, he became engaged with the railroad company as check clerk, which position he is still filling. On the 29th of September, 1881, he purchased the stock and fixtures of his present restaurant and boarding house, and is now doing a flourishing business. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., in which lodge he holds the position of secretary.

He also belongs to Lodge No. 333, I. O. O. F., of Hopkins, and in this order has held all the offices within the gift of the lodge. He is a member of the Good Templars Lodge of Hopkins, and holds the position of lodge deputy. Captain Austin was married March 25, 1864, to Miss Lytha Brickell, who was born in Michigan, January 9, 1844. She was principally raised in Milwaukee. They have two children: Annie and Abbie. Mr. A. is an active worker in the Presbyterian Church.