Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 3 of 16)

David Bender

of the firm of Sutherland & Co., proprietors of the Hopkins House, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, October 17, 18 16. He was reared at his birthplace, receiving a common school education, and when fifteen years of age he commenced to learn the cabinetmaking trade, serving a six years' apprenticeship, after which he followed the trade for ten years. He then moved to McLean County, Illinois, and settled on a farm. This he afterwards traded for town property in Bloomington, where he resided nine years, most of the time being engaged in the hotel business. In February, i860, his hotel burned, and he lost all he possessed, after which he moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, and then to Parkville, Missouri, coming to Hopkins in February, 1871. He soon built the Hopkins House, one of the first in town, and opened it to the public on the 1st of March, although the first meal was given in a barn. Since that time Mr. B. has been prominent in this place and stand among the pioneers. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. He was raised in the German Reformed Church. Mr. B. was married January 7, 1840, to Miss Sarah Slanker, a worthy lady. She was born January 24, 18 17, in Hagerstown, Maryland. They have two children living : A. S., and Allula (now Mrs. W. H. Sutherland). Mrs. B. is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

stock dealer and shipper, is one of the most prominent of the enterprising pioneer business men of Hopkins. He was born in Monroe County, Indiana, September 17, 1845, and was there reared, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving the benefits of an education in the schools of the neighborhood. He immigrated westward in 1866, arriving in Nodaway County, Missouri, on the 20th of June ot that year, and soon turned his attention to farming and teaching. In the spring of 1868 he purchased a stock of general merchandise at Braddyville, Page County, Iowa, and for two years followed the mercantile business, after which he engaged in the stock business at that place. Mr. B. came from there to Hopkins in 1870, the town then being in its infancy, and commenced the stock business on a largfe scale. During the first few years he shipped nearly all of the stock from this point, and during the winter of 1874 he shipped over eight thousand hogs, besides about seven hundred head of cattle. In 1873 he purchased a farm and commenced the feeding of cattle in connection with the shipping. This proving a profitable investment he afterwards purchased two more farms and carried on a more extensive business. Since 1877 he has not been as actively engaged in this business, on account of failing health, but has given his attention more to dealing in stock. Mr. B. has always devoted his attention closely to his business, and by strict honesty in his dealings has won the respect and esteem of a large circle of acquaintances. He has taken an active part and done much towards furthering the interests of the community. During the panic of 1876, when most of the stock men of the west were financially depressed, Mr. Burch also lost heavily. He has been a member of the Masonic fraternity since 1867, and now holds his membership in Plum Lodge No. 285 A. F. and A. M. He is also an active temperance worker, and has been a charter member of the Good Templars lodge of Hopkins since 1872.

of the firm of House & Blair, proprietors of livery and feed stables, was born March 22, 1844, in Logan County, Ohio, and, while young, was taken by his parents to Wapello County, Iowa, where he was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the schools of the neighborhood. Upon arriving at maturity, he engaged in farming and stock raising, his farm being partly in Mahaska and partly in Wapello Counties. This he continued until the fall of 1877, when he came to Hopkins, and on H:he 16th of October, of that year, in partnership with D. S. House, purchased the livery stables of Culton and Mayham. Having an excellent livery and a commodious feed stable, they are well prepared to accomdate the traveling public. Mr. House has charge of the livery department, and Mr. Blair superintends the feed stables. Since 1878, the latter has been actively engaged in buying and shipping stock, and, during the last year shipped the larger portion of the stock which went from this point. During the late war, Mr. B. served as a member of the home guards. He has filled the position of town councilman. Commencing life a poor boy, he owes his success to his industry and integrity. He has been twice married. First, in January, 1864, to Miss Christina Jones, a native of Ohio. She died during the winter of 1869, leaving two children, one of whom is now living, Frank. In 1874, he married for his second wife Miss Sally House. She was a native of Kentucky, although principally raised in Iowa.

farmer and stock raiser, post office Hopkins. Prominent among the progressive and successful farmers of this district the subject of this sketch deserves more than a passing notice. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born on the 6th of November, 1832. He was there raised and received his education, and at the age of twenty-four years he emigrated to Warren County, Illinois, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising till 1875, when he removed to this state. He then settled where he now resides, and is the owner of 202 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county. All of it is devoted to farming and stock raising. Mr. B. was married in i860, to Miss Emeline J. Hofiens. They have from this marriage four children : Rosa M., Carrie M., Charlie C, Minnie O. Mr. Bollinger was road supervisor for a term of one year. He is an importer of blooded stock, and has done much toward raising the grade of stock generally in this county. He and his wife are members of the M. E. Church and liberal contributors to the same.

F. A. Buck

photographer, was born in Ashtabula County, Ohio, August 28, 1843, and is a descendant of the old Puritan stock. His parents moved to Lake County, Indiana, while he was quite young, remaining there for five years, when they located in LaSalle County, Illinois. There they made their home for ten years. F. A. Buck received good educational advantages in his youth. His father being a carpenter he was brought up to learn that trade. He also familiarized himself with the photographer's business. Emigrating to Kansas in i860, in 1861, he enlisted with the three months troops, at Fort Leavenworth. After serving out his time, he emigrated to Iowa in the fall of 1861, and settled at Winterset. In 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-ninth Iowa Infantry, and remained three years and ten days, taking part in the following battles : Helena, Little Rock, Terrenoir, Elkin's Ford, Prairie de Ann and Jenkins Ferry, and serving as a musician. At the close of the war, Mr. 1!. settled in Chicago, where he remained one year, and then moved to Kansas City, at which place he resided for six months. Moving to Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri, he accepted a position as principal of the Harrisonville schools, continuing for about four years, when he moved to Spring Hill, Johnson County, Kansas, and was engaged for two years in the furniture business. He came to Hopkins in December, 1873, here opening a photograph gallery, which he has since continued to carry on. He has one of the finest galleries in Maryville, and as an artist has few equals. Mr. B. is a member of the school board of Hopkins, and has been a member of the town council. .He was married in 1867, to Miss

Annie E. Barber, a native of La Salle County, Illinois. She was born May 28, 1844. They have had four children, only one of whom is living : A. Inez.

John R. Bucher

proprietor of the Star meat market, an enterprising citizen of this place,. was born in Ashland County, Ohio, June 8, 1852. His parents moved to Columbus, in the same state, during that same year, where they remained for about eleven years, and then located in Iowa in 1861, which was their home for ten years. John was raised as a farmer, and received the benefits of a common school education. Upon arriving at maturity, he commenced business for himself by working out by the month. He moved to Mitchell County, Kansas, in 1871, and improved a claim, which he sold in 1873, and then came to St. Joseph, Missouri ; afterwards moving to Carroll County, he improved a farm, but soon sold out and went to Livingston County. After improving and selling a farm there, he moved to Maryville, Nodaway County, in the spring of 1877. He has given his attention principally to agricultural pursuits through life, although he has worked for about ten years at the butchering business. He opened a shop at Clearmont, Nodaway County, in the fall of 1881, and on the 8th of November, 1881, he came to Hopkins and also opened a shop here. His long experience in this line has given him a thorough knowledge of the business, and has gained for him an excellent reputation. Mr. Bucher was married May 13, 1875, to Miss Jennie Wrenfrey, a native of Kentucky. They have one child : Leroy.

T. D. Bush

farmer, stock raiser and butcher, was born in Scott County, Iowa, February 22, 1843, and was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on alarm, receiving his education in the schools of the neighborhood. He commenced to learn the butchers' trade 111 1858, and has followed it most of the time through life. In 1862, he emigrated to California, going by way of New York City and the Isthmus of Panama, and settled in Butte County, where he engaged in stock raising, and principally in the butchering business. Remaining on the coast until 1874, he came across the plains to Missouri, and settled in Hopkins, where he has since resided, his time having been spent in his present occupation.. Mr. B. owns an improved farm of 120 acres, in section 2 of this township, which is well adapted to stock raising. His stock is of a high grade. He also has a handsome residence, and a good barn, in Hopkins, and is one of the most enterprising citizens of the place. Mr. B. was married January 25, 1877, to Miss Adella House. She was born in Michigan, October 8, 1853, but was principally raised in Clayton and farmer, section 6, post office Hopkins, is prominent among the old settlers of this district. He is a native of Ohio, and was born in Fremont County, January 31, 1808. He was there raised to manhood and educated in the district schools of that day and at the age of thirty years he emigrated to Indiana, and after a residence there of six years he removed to McLean County, Illinois, where he resided two years, and from there he removed to Jones County, Iowa, remaining three years. After this time he moved to Clayton County, and after a residence there of seven years he emigrated to this state, settling where he now resides. He has eighty acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, most of whieh is under cultivation. Mr. Caudle was married in 1830 to Miss Olive Morrison. They have had eight children : Gavin, John, Alfred, Lotta, Margaret, Hiram, Olive and Susanah.

Prof. D. L. Chaney

county school commissioner, and principal of Hopkins Public Schools. Among the* many worthy representatives of this county may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, May 31, 1849, and was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm. After receiving a preparatory education in the district schools, he completed his course at the Dennison University of Granville, Ohio. He commenced teaching in 1859, and has followed it as an occupation since. Emigrating to Iowa in the fall of 1864, he settled at Osceola, Clarke County, and afterwards moved to Bedford, Taylor County, Iowa, in the spring of 1865. There he took charge of the schools of that place, with one assistant, and in 1875 resigned his position as principal, at that time having eight assistants. He held the position of assistant county superintendent four years, and in 1871 was elected county superintendent, and during the year* 1872 he traveled among the schools, this being the only time he was absent from the Bedford schools. In 1875 Prof. Chaney moved to Pattawatomie County, Iowa, where he resided one year and then returned to Taylor County, settling at Lenox in 1876. He had control of the schools of that place until his removal to Hopkins in the fall of 1877, when he accepted the position of principal of the schools of Hopkins. This office he has since continued to fill with great credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the citizens. In April, 1881, he was elected county school commissioner of Nodaway County. Prof. C. has given his attention entirely to teaching and educational purposes for the past twenty-one years. This has given him a long experience and has made him an able and efficient instructor. He commenced life a poor boy, obtained his education by his own exertions, and has gained the respect and esteem of all those who are favored with his acquaintance. He is a member of Taylor Lodge, No. 156. A. F. and A. M.; also, of Lodge No. 333; I. O. O. F., of Hopkins. In this order he holds the office of Right Support. Prof. Chancy was married in May, 1863, to Miss Susan Palmer, a native of Guernsey County, Ohio. She was born December 28, 1845. They have been blessed with a family of seven children : Win. H., Dolly, Frank A., Samuel, George A., Ells, Blanchie L.

Thomas B. Coomer

farmer and stock raiser, section 17, post office Hopkins, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, September 23, 1842. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving the benefits of a common education. During the late war, in the spring of 1862 he enlisted in Company C, Eighty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and went into camp at Camp Chase. There the regiment was held as a reserve. Since the war Mr. C. has given his attention to agricultural pursuits. He immigrated west in the spring of 1869, settling in Nodaway County, in the neighborhood in which he now resides, and has been identified with the growth and prosperity of this county since. He owns a fine farm of forty acres, which is well improved, and upon which is a comfortable residence and a good orchard. His farm is well watered, giving good facilities for stock raising. Mr. C. has filled the office of road overseer and school director of his district several times. He was married in October, 1867, to Miss Nancy Morehouse, a native of Morrow County, Ohio, born August 22, 1846. They have five children : Mary A., Carrie A., Eve B., Elmer E. and Vivian.

Samuel D. Cox

farmer, section 33, p*ost office Hopkins. Among the sons of the old settlers who have been identified with the agricultural interests of this county from boyhood to the present time ma)- be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Clinton County, Missouri, and was born in 1835. At the age of four years he was taken by his parents to Andrew County, where he resided till 1854, then removing to this count}'. He settled near the place where he now resides, and in 1871 moved to his present farm. He has followed his present occupation through life, and now has 135 acres of good land, eighty acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Cox "lias been twice married ; first, in 1S57, to Miss Mary E. Elsey, who died in [861, leaving three children, none of of whom are now living. His second wife was Miss Mary A. Chaness. They have had five children, only one of whom is now living, Laura I. During the war Mr. Cox enlisted in 1863 in Company C, Eleventh Missouri Regiment, Cavalry, and served till August, 1865. He has been school director of his district, and is at present one of the trustees of Hopkins Township. He also belongs to the Odd Fellows fraternity of this place.

David Crinklaw

dealer in agricultural implements, is one of the live business men of Hopkins. He was born in Roxburyshire, Scotland, October 15, 1828, and in 1835, came to this continent with his parents. They settled near London, Canada, on a farm in the heavy timber, and there David was principally raised, receiving a preparatory education in the common schools, and afterwards graduating from the London University. Arriving at maturity, he commenced teaching, and in the fall of 1855, he immigrated to McHenry County, Illinois, where he engaged in farming and fine stock breeding, and he was long known as one of the largest stock raisers in that vicinity. Coming to Missouri in the spring of 1875, he settled at Hopkins and commenced the agricultural implement business. He now has a commodious building well filled with a complete stock in his line, and makes a specialty of C. Aultman & Co.'s steam threshers, and is general agent for Northwest Missouri and Southwestern Iowa. Mr. C. gives his entire attention to his business, and has a large patronage. He is a member of the Good Templars' Lodge of Hopkins. His marriage occurred in June, 1850, to Miss Louisa Murry, a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was principally raised in Canada. They have had a family of eleven children, ten of whom are living : James, Thomas, Margaret, Jennette, Nellie (now Mrs. S. D Frayne, of Hopkins), Agnes, David, Georgian, Cora and Belle. Himself and wife are members of the Congregational Church.

Judge Philip Dale

of the firm of Dale & Jeffers, dealers in lumber and all kinds of building material, is one of the most enterprising citizens of Hopkins. He was born in Crawford County, Ohio, near the county seat, Bucyrus, on the 3d of August, 1832, and at the age of eight years he accompanied his parents to Iowa, where he remained for thirty-one years, engaged in farming. In 1870 he removed to California, and after spending about three months in the mountains he came to Missouri, settling in Nodaway County, where he continued to follow agricultural pursuits for four years. Mr. Dale then settled in Hopkins, and in 1875 established his present business. In J877 Mr. Jeffers became associated with Mr. Dale, forming the firm of

Dale & Jeffers. This firm is well known, and by principles of strict honesty in business transactions has gained an enviable reputation. The business of Dale & Jeffers at the present time is very large, amounting to $30,000 per year. In November, 1880, Mr. D. was the choice of the people for the office of county judge, to which position he was elected and which he has since continued to fill with credit to all concerned. He has ever taken a deep interest in educational matters, and at present fills the position of school director of the independent school district of Hopkins. He is a member of Lodge No. 333, 1*0. O. F., of Hopkins, and has held all the offices within the gift of the order, and at present fills the position of treasurer. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, of Hopkins, in which lodge he has held the office of master workman for the past two years. Judge Dale is a very active worker in the cause of temperance, and is a member of Hopkins Lodge. He has always been opposed to the license law, against which he has ever voted. During the war he was elected captain of a company of Iowa State militia, and was commissioned by Governor Stone. Captain Dale was married July 8, 1857, to Miss Margaret A. Church. By this union they have four children : Freddie E., Martha E., Sarah J. and Frances M.

Henry Demott

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, post office Hopkins, was born in Preble County, Ohio, December 4, 1836, and remained at his birthplace until thirteen years of age, spending his boyhood days^ on a farm, and receiving the benefits of a common school education. He accompanied his parents to Morgan County, Indiana, in 1849, and made that his home until he came west. On the 6th day of June, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-first Indiana, and served for three years, filling the position of corporal most of the time. He took part in the battles of Baton Rouge, Teche, Siege of Port Hudson, and many minor engagements, being mustered out of service at New Orleans. He then returned to his old home in Indiana, arriving there July 24, 1864, and in the fall of that year took a trip west, visiting Nodaway County, where he purchased the farm on which he now resides. He returned again to Indiana, and afterwards came to reside permanently in the fall of 1865. He soon commenced to improve his farm, and has given his attention to agricultural pursuits since, now owning 212 acres of fine land, about 125 acres of which is under cultivation, the remainder being pasture and timber lands. His farm is on the edge of the One Hundred and Two River, sheltered by timber, and is well adapted for stock purposes, in the raising of which he is largely interested. Mr. D. also has a neat and comfortable residence. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. I'", and A. M. of Hopkins. On the 30th of November, 1868, he was married to Miss Catherine Johnston. She was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, April 10, 1850. They have a family of five children: John W., George W., Frederick B., Mageline, and Edna.

Donlin Bros

dealers in general merchandise. This firm was established in 1870, and was the first to erect a business house and to open the first stock of goods in Hopkins. They carry one of the largest stocks of goods in in the city, and are crowded for room, although _ occupying a double store. Being well known in this vicinity for honesty and fair dealing, they merit the success that has attended their career. They are also interested in the Bank of Hopkins, and are owners of their store property, besides some residence lots. The firm is composed of John and Edward Donlin. John Donlin, the elder member of the firm, was born in December, 1834, in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. His father was a merchant, and John was raised in that business, receiving excellent educational advantages. He fitted himself for the profession of a civil engineer, and when nineteen years of age he commenced as such for the Peoria and Oquaka Railroad. This business he followed for about five years, and then settled in Mason County, Illinois, where he engaged in the mercantile business with his brother. Moving from there to Iowa, he afterward came to Xenia, Nodaway County, Missouri, in i858, and to Hopkins in 1870. He is a member of Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and has been Master of the lodge for some five years. Mr. D. is also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

Edward Donlin

the younger member of the firm, was born March 15, 1838, in New Orleans, and was reared there, receiving excellent educational advantages, and being raised to the mercantile business. When fifteen years of age, he entered the general land office of Riggs & Merriman, of Peoria, Illinois, as book keeper, and there made the first set of abstract books of the city. After remaining for two years, he returned to New Orleans, and assisted his father in his civil engineering, moving to Rock Island, Illinois, in 1857. He there resided two years, during this time being engaged as book keeper with Birl & Walker. Upon locating in Union County, Iowa, he engaged in farming for eight years, meeting with marked success. In 1868, Mr. D. settled at Xenia, Nodaway County, Missouri, and in partnership with his brother John, engaged in the general merchandise business, then coming to Hopkins in 1870. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M. Mr. Donlin was married in 1858, to Miss Mary Harsh, a native of Ohio. They have had farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post office Hopkins, was born near the city of St. Johns, New Brunswick, March 19, 1831. He spent his boyhood days on a farm on the banks of the St. Johns River, receiving the benefits of an education in the schools of the neighborhood. In 1850 he accompanied his parents to Marshall County, Illinois, where he resided until he came to Missouri, and since then he has given his attention principally to agricultural pursuits. He has also worked some at the carpenters' trade. When twenty-four years of age he embarked in business for himself, and made a nice farm in Illinois, which he sold in the spring of 188 1, and immigrated west to Missouri, arriving in Nodaway County in March following. He then purchased his present farm of 120 acres, which is being improved, and upon it is a comfortable residence and good buildings for the accommodation of his stock. He has a fair orchard, and his place is well watered and well adapted to stock raising. Mr. P. was married December 25, 1855, to Miss Sarah A. White. She was born in Marshall County, Illinois, November 11, 1838. They have seven children living : Lucy E., (now Mrs. J. M. Gillfillen), William H., Phebe A., Elsie N. R., James C, Sarah A. and Beatrice C.

Michael Dougherty

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins, was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, May 8, 1834, and afterwards accompanied his parents to Knox County, Illinois, where he was principally raised as a farmer, receiving the benefits of a common school education. Upon arriving at maturity he started out in life on his own account, by first .working by the day. On the nth of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Second Illinois Infantry, and served until the close of the war, holding the position of sergeant. He took part in the battle of Resaca, Georgia, and was with General Sherman on his famous march to the sea and around to Washington, where he took part in the grand review. Mr. D. then returned to his old home in Knox Count}', Illinois, and from there came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he purchased a farm. Most of the land was then in its primitive state. He moved to the place he now occupies in 1881 ; it contains 150 acres of fine land, well watered and well adapted to stock raising. Mr. Dougherty has filled most of the township'offices. He was married May 24, 1855, to Miss Nancy Muck, who was born in Harrison County, Indiana, September 6, [838. They have raised an adopted child, Emma Dougherty,

Brethren Church. J. P. St. Clair has found a home with Mr. D. since he was fourteen years of age. He was born in Benton County, Arkansas, August 31, 1855. In 1859, his parents moved to Mercer County, Illinois, and there he remained on a farm until the winter of 1869, when he came to Nodaway County and settled with Mr. Dougherty. During the winter of 1872, he attended school at Aulond Academy, in Livingston County, Missouri. He was married September 21, 1880, to Miss Emma Dougherty. She was born in Worth County, Missouri, October 14, 1863. They have one child : Ethelbert M. Mrs. St. Clair is a member of the United Brethren Church.

W. Downing

president of the Bank of Hopkins, was born February [8, 1825, in Washington County, Indiana. His father was a native of New York State, and his mother was from Germany. The latter died while the son was about three years of age. At the age of ten years young Downing accompanied his father to Fulton County, Illinois, where he remained until about eighteen years of age. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and by self-application obtained a fair education, although never having the privileges of attending school a day in his life. He immigrated west with a brother in 1843, and they settled in Andrew County, Missouri, being among the pioneers of that section. Savannah had only been laid off, during the year previous. Mr. Downing soon commenced working out by the month, and subsequently came to Nodaway County, settling permanently about the year 1850 Here he commenced improving a farm, and has made agricultural pursuits and stock dealing his principal business since that time. During the war he served for about three months in the enrolled Missouri militia. He was engaged in the mercantile business one year at Xenia, and then came to Hopkins, when the place was in its infancy, commencing to deal in grain and stock. This he continued until he became interested in the banking business in July, 1877. In 1878 he became president of the bank, which position he still continues to occupy. His landed estate consists of some 920 acres, 240 of which lay in Kansas. Having left home at fourteen years of age bareheaded and barefooted, he has worked his own way through life, and is now numbered among the most successful and enterprising citizens of the county. Mr. D. has suffered much from the effects of a serious illness at the age of eighteen, and at present is in poor health. He was married in June, 1849, to Miss Martha A. Broyles, a native of East Tennessee. She was born about the year 1819. They have reared several adopted children. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. D. also belongs to Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M.

William H. Drumm

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, post office Hopkins, was born in Licking County, Ohio, January 6, 1834. His parents emigrated to Fulton County, Illinois, when he was about four years of age, remaining there for about eight years, when they moved to Knox County of the same state. William spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received the benefits of a common school education. Upon reaching his majority he commenced farming, and has followed that occupation since. During later years he owned a fine farm adjoining that of his father, and was interested in stock raising. Coming west in 1875, he purchased his farm and to it moved his family in the spring of 1877. This farm consists of 160 acres of well improved land, well watered, upon which is a good orchard. He has fair accommodations for stock raising, in which industry he is interested, two head of his stock being full bloods, brought from Indiana. Mr. D. has a good situation for his residence, which gives him an excellent view of the surrounding country. He was married November ir, 1858, to Miss Mary A. Spurlock, a native of Wayne County, Virginia. She was born October 31, 1835. They have four children living : Clara (now Mrs. David White, of Hopkins), Frank, Henry and Eddie. Mr. and Mrs. D. are active and substantial members of the M. E. Church of Hopkins.

proprietor of the Ridge Farm, on section 8, and breeder of fine sheep. Among the most enterprising farmers of this township may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He was born in Sullivan County, New- Hampshire, June 29, 1829, and was reared at his birth-place, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving the benefits of a common education. He immigrated to Kane County, Illinois, in April, 1853, where he opened a farm and engaged in stock raising, remaining until 1869. During the war he served with the Home Guards at Camp Douglas, although not subject to military duty. In 1869 he removed to Taylor County, Iowa, where he made his home for two years, and then came to Hopkins, Nodaway county, Missouri. Here he was engaged in the lumber business for one year, principally for the purpose of giving his eldest son an experience in the business, and is now doing a thriving business in the same line at Conway, Iowa. Mr. Eaton moved to the Ridge Farm in the fall of 1871. It consists of 250 acres of choice land, well watered, with excellent pasture lands- - making it one of the finest stock farms in the county. He is largely interested in sheep raising, and at present has about six hundred head, some of them being high grade Cots wold, imported from England. Mr. E. always carries away his share of the premiums at the county fairs. He is also largely interested in poultry raising, and spares no pains in keeping his farm fitted up in good condition. He is an energetic, self-made man, and his moral standing is without reproach. Mr. Eaton has been three times married. First, March 4, 1853, to Miss Rhoda T. Fifield, a native of the same county and state as himself. She died in 1863, leaving one child, William B. His second marriage occurred September 12, 1863, .to Miss Jane Olmstead, a native of York state. She died in July, 1870, and left four children: Bessie J., Mary T., Rhoda T. and EmelineT. His present wife was M. V. Campbell, whom he married in 1871. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa, March 22, 1846. By this union they have one child, Byron P. Mr. and Mrs. E. are active members of the M. E. Church, of Hopkins. Mr. E. formerly held the position of superintendent of the Sabbath School.

H. C Fleming

stock dealer, was born in Preble County, Ohio, November 6, 1843, and remained at his birthplace until about eleven years of age, attending the school of the neighborhood. He accompanied his parents to Missouri in 1854, and first settled in Savannah, Andrew County, when it was in its infancy. After remaining there about four years, they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, also being among the pioneers of that vicinity. H. C. returned to Missouri in 1863, and engaged in teaching, first in Gentry County, and afterwards in Daviess, Nodaway, and Andrew Counties. In 1864 he took a trip through Jackson County, Missouri, and witnessed many of the battles fought during General Price's raid through the state. He was married April 8, 1866, to Miss Nancy Jones, a native of Buchanan County, Missouri. After his marriage he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and purchased a farm one mile south of Hopkins, in section 14. He now owns 240 acres of improved land, well watered, and one of the finest stock farms in the county. Mr. F. is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M. of Hopkins, in which he formerly held the position of secretary. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and has filled the position of school director most of the time since a resident of the county. His wife died on the 22d of June, 1876, leaving three children living: Anna B., Mary, and Rosa M. Soon after the death of his companion, Mr. F. rented his farm and moved to Hopkins for the purpose of educating his children. There he was engaged in mercantile pursuits a short time, but latterly has partially retired from active business life.

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post office Hopkins, is one among the many prominent men of this district. He is a native of Ohio and was born June 30, 1848. There he resided till he obtained his majority, receiving the advantages of an excellent education. He is a graduate of North Liberty, Ohio, Acadamy, having completed his studies there in 1870. In 1872 he emigrated to this state and settled in Hopkins, where he remained four years, during the most of which time he was principal of the Hopkins schools. While a resident there he was one of that city's prominent and active men, and was looked upon as among the leaders of all movements pertaining to the advancement of the city and the elevation of society generally. He moved on his present place in 1876, and there he has since resided. He owns 200 acres of good land, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Florea was married August 10, 1871, to Miss Anna Reid, an estimable lady. They have three children : Oscar V., Clarence R. and Roy. Mr. F. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He and his wife belong to the. M. E. Church.

Frayne & Jeffers

This firm is composed of William S. Frayne and D. Jeffers. The former is a native of Palmyra, Wisconsin, and was born November 6, 1853. He was reared at his birth-place, and after receiving a preparatory education in the common schools he attended Milton College, of Milton, Wisconsin. In 1870 he commenced to learn the tinner's trade, at Whitewater, Wisconsin, working for about three years in that locality, and then immigrated west and settled in Steamboat Rock, Hardin County, Iowa, where he was engaged in the hardware business". After remaining there one year he moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, where he was interested in the wholesale hardware business, and one year later he came to Missouri, and located in Hopkins in November, 1877. Here he formed a partnership with C. S. Martin, and opened a hardware and furniture store. They carried on a thriving business until the fall of 1880, when they dissolved partnership, and Mr. Frayne associated with him Mr. D. Jeffers, and erected the two story brick which they now occupy. They carry a $10,000 stock of hardware, furniture, glassware, etc., one of the largest and most complete in town, and have a good tin shop in connection with the business, also a stock of undertakers' goods. Mr. Frayne has worked his own way through life, and has won the respect of a large circle of friends. He is a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, A. F. and A. M. He was married December 24, 1878, to Miss Nellie Crinklaw, a native of Marengo, Illinois, born in 1861.

R. A. George

farmer and stock raiser, section 33, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Ohio, and was born December II, 1831. He there resided till in his eighteenth year, when, with his father's family, he emigrated to Missouri, and settled in Andrew County, where he remained till 1868, then came to this county and located where he now resides, he being" the owner of seventy-seven acres of average land, all of which he cultivates. Mr. G. was married October 20, 1853, to Miss Mary J. Hobson. They have to bless this union seven children : Louisa L., Charles T., William H., James N., Margaret E., Walter R., and Nancy P. Mrs. G. is a member of the Baptist Church. The subject of this sketch was one of the first settlers in his district, and is a man who has the esteem and confidence of all who know him.

S. W. Gerard

druggist and physician, was born January 22, 1832, in the village of London, Madison County, Ohio. He was reared at his birthplace, and received his education in the schools of that place. Having made choice of the study of medicine as a profession, he commenced its study in 1855, beginning to practice in 1858. About this time he removed west, and settled in Dallas County, Iowa, where he remained for one year, then going to Mt. Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa. After making his home there for six months, he came to Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, and remained there one year, afterwards locating at Xenia, where he remained until 1870. The country was then new and the settlements so scattered that he often rode thirty or forty miles to see half a dozen patients. He met with many thrilling adventures in his pioneer life. At the founding of Hopkins, in 1870, he was among the first to commence the drug business, and has since continued to carry it on, at the same time practicing his profession, in which he has met with marked success. Dr. G. carries a complete stock in his line, and has the patronage of a large circle of acquaintances. He owns his store property, and also one at Burlington Junction, besides his residence property at Hopkins. He is a member of Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M., in which he formerly held the positions of Senior Warden and Secretary. Dr. Gerard was married in i860 to Miss Melvina Hatfield, a native of Illinois. They have had three children : Cora, Jennie and Lilly.

Goodsill Brothers

dealers in lumber, hardware, wagons, coal, etc., at Hopkins, Missouri, and also at Bedford, Conway, Gravity and Redding, Iowa, and at Grant City, Missouri. This firm name is familiar to almost every family in Southern Iowa and Northwest Missouri. Many are the persons they have helped, as they have stood in the front rank of liberal public spirited men, and are known as earnest, live, energetic business men, and are an honor to any town or good society. They do a very large busi- ness. Their aggregate sales for 1 88 1 will amount to over $350,000, and is constantly increasing. They have sold over $45,000 worth of barb wire during the season of 1881. They erected one of the first business houses in Hopkins, about the time the rails were laid on the K. C, St. J. C. B. R. R., and shipped their first bill of lumber from Iowa around by St. Joseph, and paid for it at Maryville, for thirty days before any agent was stationed here, and as soon as the rails were laid to Hopkins they had their lumber here. They may truly be termed the pioneer business firm of Hopkins. They assisted in organizing the Bank of Hopkins, and are the owners of a large share of the stock. They are also interested in the Citizens' Bank of Bedford, Iowa. The men composing this firm, who have done so much toward forwarding all interests of the country round and about, is composed of Alexander and N. Goodsill. The former was born November 1, 1833, in Lower Canada, near Montreal, his parents being residents there for a time. They were natives of the Green Mountain State, and Alexander was taken there when quite young. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received the benefits of an academic education, making choice of agricultural pursuits as an occupation in life. In 1845 he immigrated to McHenry County, Illinois, and engaged in farming, and from there he moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where he made his home until 1875, when he came to Hopkins, and in partnership with his brother, N. Goodsill, engaged in the lumber business. As a business man, Mr. G. is thoroughly honest and reliable, and well merits the esteem in which he is held by a host of friends. He has been a selfmade man, and owes his success in life only to his sterling principles of honesty, toil and fair dealing. He is a member of Taylor Lodge, of Bedford, Iowa, in which he is a Master Mason. He has been twice married - first in 1864, to Miss Mary J. Hill, a native of Charlotte, Vermont. She died in 1874, and left four children: Sarah U., Helen M., John R. and Mary. Mr. Goodsill was married again in 1876, to Miss Elizabeth Williamson, a native of Meadville, Pennsylvania. By this union they have one child : Albert H.

Among the successful practitioners of Nodaway Count}-, the subject of this sketch occupies a prominent position. He was born in Clinton County, Ohio, September 27, 1851, and remained at his birthplace until about sixteen years of age, when he accompanied his parents to Lewis County, Missouri, and resided there until 1877. He spent his youth on a farm, and received his literary education partly at Monticello and partly at the State Normal, at Kirksville, Missouri. Commencing the study of medicine in 1873, under a preceptor, he subsequently attended courses of lectures in 1876 7, at the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons, of Keokuk, Iowa, from which institution he was graduated in

1877. He came to Nodaway County in the fall of 1877, and after stopping for a short time at Pickering, he settled at Gaynor City and commenced the practice of his profession, remaining there until July, 1881. Dr. Goodson then came to Hopkins and purchased the residence property formerly occupied by Dr. Dawes, and established his headquarters at Hopkins. He has a large and lucrative practice, as he well deserves, for to the most thorough qualifications as a physician he adds promptness in attention to his calls, and his pleasant and agreeable manners make him a welcome visitor to the sick room. He is an active member of Lodge No. 333, I. O. O. F. of Hopkins. Dr. G. was married July 14, 1875, to Miss Elvina Vernon, a native of Morgan County, Ohio. By this union they have two children : Ethelbert and Lulu B.

Alexander Grant

attorney and dealer in real estate, was born January 22, 1844, in Stratford, County of Perth, Province of Ontario, Canada, and is of Scottish parentage. He was reared and educated at his birthplace. Having made choice of the practice of the law as a vocation, he passed through the regular five years' course requisite in Canada, and was duly admitted to the bar in 1871, immediately thereafter commencing the practice of his profession in Stratford, his native city, a place of some nine thousand inhabitants. He also filled the position of mayor of the cky for two years. Upon removing to Missouri in January, 1881, he located at Hopkins, and purchased a two-thirds interest in the stock of the town company, and has since been interested in the sale of this property. He also purchased a tract of land adjoining the town, on which he is developing a stone quarry, the only one in this vicinity. Mr. Grant has taken a deep interest in advancing the interests of the town and county, and has the energy and will to carry out whatever he undertakes. He was married December 26, 1870, to Miss Mary McCulloch, a native of the same place as her husband, born in August, 1844. They have been blessed with a family of three children : William F., Mary McKay, and John H. Mr. and Mrs. Grant attend the Presbyterian Church. As a business man, Mr. G. is honorable and upright, and has already won the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends.

Thomas Hepburn

dealer in harness, saddles, saddlery hardware, etc., was born in Scotland, on the 18th of March, 1838, and remained in that country until twelve years of age, crossing the ocean with his parents in the spring of 1850. He landed at Quebec and settled in Argintile County, Canada, five years later moving to Hastings County, Canada, where they settled permanently. Thomas spent his boyhood days on a farm and received a common school education. On the 3d of January, 1862, he met with a severe accident by losing his right leg while engaged in teaming. In 1864, ne commenced to learn the harness and saddler's trade in Bellville, Hastings County, Canada, and has followed it since, working in Hartford, Plainville and Waterbury, Connecticut, and in Morristown, New York. He visited New York City in 1865 and returned to Hastings County, Canada, and followed his trade there until the spring of 1874, when he emigrated to Missouri and settled at Hopkins. For some time he was in the employ of John Stewart. He then opened a shop of his own in the fall of 1874, which he has continued to conduct, and now carries a complete stock and makes a specialty of the collar business, work of his manufacture being of a superior quality. He has a large trade in this line, his goods being often shipped to Chicago, and to Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa. Mr. H. is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Hopkins, in which he holds the office of Foreman. He was married May 7, 1866, tc Miss Catherine Sample, a native of Canada. She died January 17, 1881, and left five children - John J., William H., Norman D., Barbara E. and Annie B. Three are deceased.

Harrison Hicks

grain dealer and a leadifig business man of Nodaway County, Missouri, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, March 4, 183 1, of Quaker descent. He was named after General, afterwards President Harrison. The following is a genealogical record of the Hicks family: James Hicks, Sr., was born in Sussex County, Virginia, September 3, 1834, and died in 1784, in the same county. His wife, Elizabeth Clemmons, was born in Sussex County, Virginia, April 12, 1734. She died in the same county. Clemmons Hicks, their son, was born April 19, 1757, in Sussex County, Virginia, and died in 1804, in the same county. Mary Bailey, his wife, was born in Sussex County, Virginia, September 19, 1764, and died March 6, 1839, in Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio. Asa Hicks, Sr., their son, was born in Sussex County, Virginia, January 9, 1793, and died November 4, 1837, near the Wabash River, in Indiana. Anna Cox, his wife, was born in Warren County, Georgia, May 29, 1796, and died March 18, 1853, near Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. These latter were the parents of Harrison Hicks. When six years of age his parents decided to remove to Illinois, and while on the journey his father, Asa Hicks, was accidentally killed. His mother, Anna (Cox) 1 licks, was left with a family of nine children. She settled on a farm in Tazewell County, Illinois, where young Harrison was principally raised, receiving his education in the public schools of the neighborhood. When nineteen years of age he commenced learning the carpenter's trade, and followed it as an occupation for six years, most of the time in Peoria.

In 1856 he moved to Atlanta, Logan County, Illinois, and engaged in mercantile pursuits in partnership with his brother Milton, until 1861. The firm then devoted their attention to stock dealing for five years, when Milton engaged in the lumber business in Streator, and is now one of the most prominent business men of the place, and the brother continuing the stock trade until 1873. He then immigrated to Iowa and settled in Creston, and thence to Hopkins in 1876, and has since been one of the leading grain dealers of the city, and handling a large part of the shipments from this point. His facilities for handling are excellent, and his corn dump has a capacity of ten cars per day. To his most thorough qualifications for capacity as a business man, he adds those sterling qualities of integrity, honor and fair dealing, and those cardinal virtues that are the essence of a consistent life, for which the Society of Friends are noted, are fairly combined in the every day life of the subject of this sketch. His capital when he commenced life was his willing hands and hopeful heart, and his successful business career is ample evidence of the position he holds in the community. His standard of morality is high, and neither himself nor brothers are addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks or profane language, which he attributes to the wise counsel and teaching of a loving mother. He has been twice married. First, April 21, 1859, to Frances Graham, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, who died October 21, 1870, leaving two children : Arthur S and Rilla A. He married for his second wife Miss Martha Mills, October 11, 1877. She is a native of Belmont County, Ohio, born March 18, 1836. Mrs. Hicks is a member of the M. E. Church, while her husband's preferences are with the society of his birth, although not connected with any stated organization. He cast his first presidential vote for John C. Fremont, the first Republican candidate for the presidency, and has always voted with this party until the last election. In the temperance movement he is an active worker, and every good cause receives his support.

Robert Hook

farmer and stock raiser, section 34, post office Hopkins. Prominent among the enterprising and progressive farmers and stock raisers in this district stands the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Ohio, and was born January 9, 1836. He received his education from the district schools of that day, being brought up in the occupation which he now follows. March 29, 1871, he emigrated west, and settled in the state and county where he has since resided. His farm consists of 240 acres of good land, most of which is under cultivation. He has an excellent residence on his place, and his improvements thereon are fully in keeping with the characteristics of the owner. Mr. Hook was married January 1, i860, to Miss Mary McCoy. They have from this union five children: of the firm of House & Blair, proprietors of livery and feed stables, was born September 2, 185 1, in Bourbon County, Kentucky. In 1854 his parents moved to Indiana, and thence in 1855 to Mahaska County, Iowa, and later to Wapello County, same state, in 186 1. D. S. spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received a common school education. He gave his attention to agricultural pursuits until the spring of 1875, when he commenced the mercantile business at Braddyville, Page County, Iowa. After pursuing that business for a year and a half, he became engaged in stock dealing, continuing therein until the fall of 1877, when he came to Missouri and settled in Hopkins. On the 16th of October, of the same year, in partnership with J. A. Blair, he purchased the livery stables of Cotton & Mayham, and they have carried on the business successfully since that time. The livery stables are under the charge of Mr. House, and are well stocked and kept in good condition. The feed stables are superintended by Mr. Blair, and are well arranged for the accommodation of patrons. Mr. House was married August 19, 1873, to Miss Lottie Hart, a native of Iowa. They have had two children : Byron and Jessie. Mr. House's parents were among the pioneers of Kentucky. His father, who is still living at the advanced age of seventy years, was born in Kentucky.

Jackson Brothers

proprietors of Hopkins steam grist mills. This firm is composed of W. H. and James A. Jackson, whose father was a millwright. The boys were naturally brought up to the milling business, and in 1868 they formed a partnership, erecting a mill in Gentry County, Missouri. In 1874 they moved to Grant City, Missouri, and erected a mill at that place. After operating it for two years they moved to Hopkins in the fall of 1876. Their main building is thirty by forty feet, three stories high, and , is equipped with tour run of burrs and a complete set of machinery. They also have a corn dump in connection with the mill, and excellent facilities for shipping grain, their manufacture meeting with a ready sale. The Jackson Brothers are also interested in the raising of hogs for stock and market purposes, great pains having been taken in selecting their animals, among which are some fine Berkshire stock. They are energetic and public spirited men, and well deserve the success which has attended their business career. Their father, W. B. Jackson, was one of the leading and best known millwrights of Virginia, and is also well known through Missouri, especially at St. Joseph. W. H. Jackson, the eldest son, was born in Brunswick County, Virginia, March 30, 1839. He was reared at his birth place until fourteen years of age. About this time his parents decided to move to Missouri ; but while on the way his mother died. His father then settled on a farm in Gentry County, Missouri. When fifteen years of age W. H. commenced to learn the millwright's trade with his father, and has followed it as an occupation since, now being widely known as one of the most efficient millwrights in the western states. He arranges plans and specification, and often buys machinery for parties so desiring, though principally giving his attention to buying grain and the financial affairs of the Hopkins mills. During the late war he served for about two years in the enrolled Missouri militia. Mr. J. was married in Gentry County, March 29, 1863, to Miss. Sarah J. Canaday, a native of Gentry County, Missouri, daughter of W. G. Canaday, a prominent citizen of that county. They have been blessed with five children, three of whom are living; Martha S., and Nettie D. and Rosa B., twins. Mr. and Mrs. J. are active members of the Christian Church.

James A. Jackson

was born in Brunswick County, Virginia, February 25, 1843. In 1853, with his parents, he came west, his mother dying while en route. His. father settled on a farm in Gentry County, Missouri, and there James was principally raised, the senior Jackson giving his attention principally to his trade, the boys meantime carrying on the farm. During the late war he enlisted in the southern avmy under General Shelby in August, 1862, and served until April, 1865, taking part in the battles of Helena, Arkansas, and Cape Girardeau. He accompanied General Price on his raid through Missouri in 1864, and took part in most of the important engagements south of the Missouri River. At the close of the war he returned to Gentry County, Missouri, and commenced the milling business, which he has since followed. He has principal charge of the business at the mill. Mr. Jackson was married in 1866 to Miss Minerva Shockley, a native of Missouri. They have one child, Olive.

Robert P. Johnson

dealer in general merchandise, was born July 5, 1835, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving his education in the schools of the neighborhood. Upon reaching his majority, he commenced to work at the carpenter trade, which he followed for twelve years in Pennsylvania. Coming west in 1863, he settled near Rockford, Illinois, where he engaged in farming, and in 1868 moved to Kirkville, Wapello

County, Iowa. There he farmed one year, when, on account of ill health, he turned his attention to mercantile pursuits, and has since continued therein with marked success. He came to Hopkins in May, 1879, and brought a stock of goods from Iowa, also purchasing a stock here, and has done a thriving business since. He is now erecting a substantial brick building twenty-two by fifty-five feet, two stories high, with a wareroom back. Mr. J. is the owner of the residence property formerly occupied by W. K. Adams. It is one of the best locations in the town. He is a member of Lodge No. 333 of the I. O. O. F. of Hopkins, and has< filled with honor all the offices within the gift of the lodge. He is also a member of the Good Templar Lodge of Hopkins. He has been twice married. First, in 1858, to Miss Margaret E. Brown, a native of Perry County, Pennsylvania. She died in the fall of 1868, leaving one child : Ella (now Mrs. E. Eichelberger). He was married again in the fall of 1869, to Miss Maggie A. Griffith, a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania. Mr. J. has two children : John R. (born April 18, 1875), and Ettie M. (born in January, 1877). He is a member of the Old School Presbyterian Church, in which he has held his present office of elder for several years.

agent for the K. C, St. Jo. & C. B. R. R. Co., and also of the C. B. & Q. Railroad, is a native of Perthshire, Scotland, and was born October 10, 1842. He was reared at his birthplace, and received his education in the schools of his native country, spending his youth in tilling the soil. When fifteen years of age he commenced to learn the grocery business in Dundee, and after working for two years he resumed his school studies. After completing his education he learned the art of telegraphing, and followed it for two years in his native country, working at various places. Crossing the ocean in the winter of 186 1, he landed at Castle Garden, New York, and soon came westward, settling in Detroit, Michigan, where he engaged in the grocery business. In 1863 he commenced railroading, and has continued the business since. Remaining some six years in the vicinity of Detroit, he then moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, and entered the employ of the K. C, St. Jo. & C. B. R. R. Co., and from there came to Hopkins in April, 1872. Here he accepted the position of chief clerk, and on the first of September, 1880, was given entire control of the business at this point, this being the junction of the two roads'. The position he occupies is a responsible one, but the employee has the confidence of the railroad officials. He is a thorough business man, and in the discharge of his duties exercises scrupulous care and fidelity. Mr. K. is a member of Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. & A. M., in which he fills the position of Past Master. He is also a member of Lodge \'<>. 333 of the I. O. O. of Hopkins, and has been a member of the Good Templars' Lodge. Mr. Kennedy was married in November, 1874, to Miss Dora Johnson, a native of Gosport, Indiana. They have had one child, Effie P. Himself and wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church of Hopkins, in which he holds the position of treasurer.

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins. Although not among the oldest settlers of the county, he is, nevertheless, one of the representative farmers and stock raisers of the same. He is a native of Virginia, and was born November 5, 1810. At an early day the family emigrated to Ohio, where he was raised and educated. In 1826, he removed to Elkhart County, Indiana, and after a long residence there removed to Illinois, where he remained for some time and then emigrated to Iowa. There he made his home for five years, and then in 1865, moved to Missouri, settling in DeKalb County, where he resided eighteen months. From there he went to Andrew County, and four years later he came to this county, where he has since resided. Previous to moving on his present place, he was engaged in the hotel business in Hopkins, and has at different times, conducted hotels in Nora, Illinois ; Afton, Iowa, and Savannah, Missouri. Mr. K. has 157 acres of land, eighty of which are under cultivation. He was married in 1834, to Miss Fannie DeHaven. They have five children : Cyrus J., Mary E., Abram C, Joan J., and Harvey B.

Samuel H. Leathers

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Indiana and was born in 1836. He was brought up in his native county till in his sixteenth year, spending his youthful days in the occupation he now follows. At that time he emigrated to Edgar County, Illinois, where he resided six years, and from there he returned to Indiana, remaining for a like period. He then went to Page County, Iowa, in 1864, where he remained till 1881, when he settled in this state and county, which has since been his home. Mr. L. has 131 acres of good average land, 70 acres of which are under cultivation. He has been twice married, first in 1857, to Miss Eliza E. Grover. They had by this union five children : Caroline C, Mary E., Julia A., James E. and Henry P. Mrs. Leathers' death occurred in 1873. Mr. L. was again married September 20, 1875, to Mrs. Mary J. Stine. They are members of the Baptist Church.

Abraham Lindsay

taken to Bureau County, Illinois, by his parents when quite small. There he was principally raised on a farm, receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood. He took a trip westward in 1858, and visited Nodaway County, Missouri, where he purchased 240 acres of land, which embraces part of his present farm. He returned to Illinois, and in the spring of 1859 emigrated to California, and .thence to Washington Territory, going from there to Idaho and thence to Oregon. Mr. L. spent fourteen years in the west engaged in lumbering and mining, and has gained a pretty thorough knowledge of frontier life, having had some thrilling adventures, and also narrow escapes from being massacred by Indians. He spent some time in traveling through the southern states, but as a home prefers Nodaway County, Missouri. He settled on his farm in this county in the fall of 1872, which he has been improving and making additions and is now the owner of 320 acres, half of which is under cultivation, the remainder being pasture lands. His farm is well adapted to stock raising, in which he is largely interested. He is at present filling the office of school director. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. of Hopkins, and is an industrious and energetic citizen. Mr. L. was married December 31, 1874, to Miss Mary A.Wilson. She was born in Sheridan, Missouri, May 25, 1849. They have three children : Edward, Francis, and Clarence.

Jacob Louden

and grocery, his cash capital being $70. In September, 1881, he sold out, and after taking a trip through Iowa, here turned to Hopkins and fitted up his present place of business. His rooms are neat and tastefully arranged, his bakery is first-class in every particular, and his stock of fancy groceries is complete. He is a member of Lodge No. 333 of the I. O. O. F., of Hopkins, and of the A. O. U. W. He also belongs to the Hopkins cornet band, of which he was one of the organizers. He is said to be one of the best tuba players in the west. Mr. L. was married July 4, 1870, to Miss Amanda C. Renn. She was born in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, September 5, 185 1 . They have one child: William M.

Henry J. Low

farmer and carpenter, section 1, post office Hopkins, occupies a front rank among old settlers and progressive and enterprising men of this county. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1828. He was there raised to manhood, following the occupation of contracting and building, having learned that trade some time previous. At the age of twenty-two years he emigrated to Lee County, Illinois, where he resided till 1868, when he removed to Missouri and located in this county. Here he now owns eighty acres of good average land, most of which is under cultivation. Since his residence here he has, besides following farming, worked at his trade in and about Hopkins, and has built some of the most substantial buildings in that place. In 1848 Mr. Low was united in marriage to Miss Abigail Holdren. They have from this union five children living : Mary E., Philip M., Sarah J., Charles M. and Theodosia. They are members of the M. E. Church, to which they are liberal contributors.

druggist and stationer, was born August 13, 1841, in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and was taken to Wayne County, Ohio, by his parents when about three years of age. There he passed his youth on the home farm, and received an education in the schools of that vicinity. During the late war he enlisted in Company I, Sixteenth Ohio Infantry, and served until April, 1863, when he was discharged on the surgeon's certificate of disability and returned home. In the fall of the same year he enlisted in the Ninth Ohio Cavalry, Company D, serving until the close of the war. He held the position of sergeant in the last named company, and took part in the battles of Chickasaw Bluffs and Tazewell, Tennessee, and was on Sherman's retreat from the rear of Vicksburg in August, 1862, and also took part in many skirmishes. During the Atlanta campaign his regiment made a raid and cut the communication on the West Point and Montgomery Railroad, and joined Sherman in the rear of Atlanta, then going through to the sea. Mr. L. was mustered out of service in May, 1865, when he returned to his old home in Ohio. In 1866, he came west and settled at Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, and in 1869, he took a trip west to Atchison, Kansas, remaining there four months, when he returned to Fort Madison. In the fall of 1870, he moved to Franklin County, Kansas, made that vicinity his home for one year, and then went again to Fort Madison. In the spring of 1873, he moved to Harvey County, Kansas, and remained there until the fall of 1874, when he came to Hopkins, first entering a general merchandise store. He afterwards became connected with a drug store, and in the spring of 1877, commenced the business on his own account, now carrying a large and complete stock, which he has built up by adhering to sterling principles of honesty and fair dealing, thereby winning the patronage of a large circle of friends. He is a member of Lodge No. 333, of the I. O. O. F. of Hopkins, of which he is one of the charter members, and in which he has filled all the offices. Mr. Lowrey was married in December, 1869, to Miss Mary E. Redman, a native of Jeffersonville, Indiana. She died August 11, 1872. They had two children, both of whom are deceased.

of the firm of Pierce & Lucas, editors and proprietors of the Hopkins Journal, and Taylor County Republican, of Bedford, Iowa. Mr. Lucas was born April 15, 1844, in Kittanning, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, and was taken to Brookville, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, by his parents when quite young, there remaining until thirteen years of age. At that time he accompanied his parents to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which city he made his home until 1874. Mr. L. received a part of his education in the schools, though most of it was obtained by selfapplication. His thirst for knowledge led him to study the modern languages, of which he can speak three and write five. In 1858 he commenced to learn the printing business, and at the same time studied law to some extent. He left the case at the breaking out of the war, and enlisted in Company I, Twelfth Pennsylvania Infantry, in April, 1 86 1, as a three months volunteer. He afterwards enlisted in Company M, Twenty-third Pennsylvania Infantry, and served through the Peninsula campaign, and at the battle of Malvern Hills he was wounded and sent home. He was subsequently discharged, but upon recovering, he re-enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry, and served until July, 1865, taking part in the Atlanta Campaign and with Sherman on his march to the sea. During his first campaign, Mr. L. took part in the siege of Yorktown, Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, and the seven day's fight before Richmond. Entering as a pri- vate, he was soon promoted to sergeant, and after passing the various grades of advancement, came out as adjutant of his regiment. At the close of the war he returned to Pittsburgh and continued the study of law until he was admitted to the bar in 1866. He at once commenced practicing in Pittsburg, continuing until 1874. During the years 1867-8 he held the position of assistant district attorney, under Robert B. Cranahan, United States District Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Upon removing west in 1874, Mr. Lucas remained a short time at Maryville, and then went to Grant City, Missouri, where he engaged in the practice of law and in the real estate business. In 1877 he purchased the Grant City Star, which he continued to published for one year, when he came to Hopkins and purchased an interest in the Hopkins Journal with James M. Pierce. On the 1st of January, 1878, they started the Taylor County Republican at Bedford, Iowa. As a journalist Mr. L. is a grand success, and his ability as a short-hand writer enables him to do much more labor than generally falls to the lot of an editor. He is a member of Washington Lodge, No. 253, A. F. and A. M.; Du Quesne Chapter, No. 193, R. A. M.; Mt. Moriah Council, No. 2, R., S. E. and S. M., and Pittsburgh Commandery, No. 1, K. T., all of Pittsburgh. He was married in February, 1867, to Miss Anna M. Byers, a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. They have five children living : Lulu, Bessie, Ray, Frank, and Annie. One is deceased. Mr. Lucas and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, farmer and stock dealer, was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, November 5, 1842. In 1844 his parents moved to Delaware County, Ohio, but returned to Washington County, Pennsylvania, in 1848, where they resided until 1854. They again moved to Delaware County, Ohio, and there George received a common school education. He remained on the home farm until 1862, when he married and commenced farming on his own account. Removing west in the fall of 1864, he settled in Nodaway County, Missouri, some five miles west of Hopkins. The country was sparsely settled, and to attempt to clear a farm was enough to discourage the heart of the most courageous, but by hard work and close attention to business he has been able to accumulate 446 acres of fine land, divided into two farms, both of which are improved and well watered. His home farm has an excellent bank barn, a wind-pump, a good orchard, etc., and is one of the best adapted for stock purposes in this locality. He is largely interested in stock raising, most of his stock being high grade. His capital stock, when he commenced in life, consisted of two horses and a set of harness. Mr. Lytle takes a deep interest in educational matters, and has filled the position of school director several terms. In October, 1881, he purchased an acre lot and a neat residence in Hopkins, and moved his family to town for the purpose of educating his children. He was married October 22, 1865, to Miss Annetta Thurston, who was born in Delaware County, Ohio, May 22, 1844. They have an interesting family of three children : Charlie, Lena and Delia.

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins, was born in Union County, Indiana, December 1, 1827. He was reared on a farm, at his birthplace, receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood, and, in 1844, accompanied his parents to VanBuren County, Iowa, where he remained some thirteen years. Upon arriving at maturity he commenced farming on his own account, and has made that his occupation through life. In the fall of 1856, he moved to Mercer Count}-, Missouri, and resided there for sixteen years. During the war, he volunteered to serve several times, but was rejected on accout of ill health ; nevertheless, he was a member of the Enrolled Missouri Militia. In the spring of 1873, he moved to Jefferson Count}-, Kansas, remaining there one year, when he moved to Jackson County, same state, afterwards coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the fall of 1874. He first settled near Pickering, but, six months later, moved to his present place, which consists of 100 acres of rich land, well adapted to stock raising, in which industry he is largely interested. He has a good orchard of apple and peach trees, and a large assortment of small fruit. Mr. McA. has filled the office of justice of the peace for about five and a half years. While in Mercer County, he helped to organize a township, and held the office of township clerk. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., of Hopkins. Mr. McA. has been twice married. First, in 1849, to Miss Catherine Williamson. She died in August, 1854, leaving one child, Alice (now Mrs. J. C. Brown). He was married again in September, 1858, to Miss Sarah E. Puett, a native of Wayne County, Indiana. By this union they have four children : Eva E. (now Mrs. George W. Sturgeon), Isadore, Ann L. and Sarah W. ; lost, three. Himself and wife are active members of the M. E. Church of Hopkins.

farmer and stock raiser, section 20, post office Hopkins, was born in Union Count}-, Indiana, April 14, 1840. In 1844 his parents moved to V,m Buren Count}-, Iowa, and there Samuel was principally raised, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving a common school education. lie accompanied his parents to Mercer Count}-, Missouri, in the fall of [856, and resided there some seventeen years, engaged in agricultural pursuits. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. Immigrating to Jackson County, Kansas, in 1873, he resided there five months, and then came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the fall of 1874, locating where he now resides. He owns a fine farm of 130 acres, seventy of which are under cultivation and well adapted to stock raising. He has a young orchard and other improvements upon his place. Mr. McA. has filled the position of school director several years, and now holds the office of road overseer. He was married August 24, 1862, to Miss Mary A. Puett, a native of Indiana. She was born April 3, 1836. They have three children living: Sarah A., (now Mrs. William Watters), Theora J. and Eli A. Himself and wife are active members of the M. E, Church, and hold their membership at Happy Hollow. Mr. McAtee's parents reside with him. His father, John McAtee, was born July 3, 1803, in Rowan County, North Carolina, and moved to Union County, Indiana, when twenty-one years of age. He was married September 28, 1825, to Miss Sarah Star, a native of the same place as her husband. They have seven children living : William, Eli, Nancy, Oliver, Almira, (now Mrs. Thomas Keywood), Samuel, Diana, (now Mrs. Joseph E. Puett.)

stock dealer and farmer, was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, September 4, 1848. He was reared at his birthplace, spending hrs boyhood days on a farm, and receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood. He has given his entire attention to agricultural pursuits and stock raising through life, and at one time owned a fine farm in his native county in Ohio, and was largely interested in stock raising. In 1872, having heard glowing accounts of the western country, in August of that year, he came to Missouri and settled in Hopkins, Nodaway County, which was at that time a new place. Here he engaged in the stock business, and has given his attention to that and farming since, at present being largely interested in feeding and shipping. He owns two fine farms of eighty acres each, one joining the town of Hopkins on the south, and the other half a mile south. He has a comfortable residence just outside of the town limits, and excellent accommodations for stock. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., in which he formerly held the position of master. Mr. McCoy was married November 26, 1870, to Miss Isabella Markley, a native ot Coshocton County, Ohio. She was born April 13, 1849. They have two children : Irma and Logan.

attended the schools of the neighborhood. He crossed the ocean in 1859, and landed at Castle Garden, New York City, he at that time being but sixteen years of age. In a country amongst strangers, without a relative or friend, he first located in Miami County, Ohio, and then removed to Taylor County, Iowa, going from there to Page County, Iowa, in i860. He made his home in that locality until 1869; During the war he enlisted in an Iowa company for nine months service, but the company was not called out. Coming to Nodaway County in 1879 ne settled where he now resides, and began the improvement of a farm. He now owns 240 acres, all of which is under fence and partially improved. He is largely interested in the raising of stock. Having commenced life a poor boy, he has worked his way up to his present position by honesty and industry.

Prominent among the old settlers and enterprising business men of Nodaway County, stands the subject of this sketch. He was born June 18, 1822, in Center County, Pennsylvania, and was taken to Beaver County, Pennsylvania, by his parents in 1827, where he was principally raised, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving his education in the schools of the neighborhood. He accompanied the family to Coshocton County, Ohio, in 1840, where he devoted his attention to farming, and in 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Holmes, a native of that county. In 1855 Mr McFarland moved to Johnson County, Iowa, with his family, consisting of his wife and four children, and from there went to Texas in the fall of 1856, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. In the spring of 1859 he lost his wife and eldest child by death, and consequently returned to Ohio in the fall of that year. In July, i860, he was married again, to Miss Nancy Elliott, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio. September 5, i860, he started for Texas, 1,400 miles distant, overland with a team, and made the trip in forty-eight days.. There he remained until the 12th of August, 1861, when the rebellion broke out. Being an Ohio man, his sentiments were not in keeping with that of the majority of the population. So he concluded to emigrate to Nodaway County, Missouri. He started on the 12th of August, 1 86 1, with his family, in company with George Downing and family, totravel a distance of 700 miles, through a country overrun with troops - Federal, Confederate, Bushwhackers, and Kansas Jaykawkers - and met with many thrilling adventures, arriving in Xenia, September 11, 1861. This completed a distance of 2,100 miles traversed within a year by one team. He subsequently settled on his present farm. The country was unsettled, his nearest post office was Xenia, six miles distant, and the supply point was St. Joseph. It took five days to make the latter trip. The country then abounded in deer and wild turkeys. Mr. McFarland remembers of having seen deer feeding with his cattle, and a wild turkey gobler, who found his home in the trees near by, woke him regularly at five o'clock in the morning for a period of five years, when it fell a prey to some lazy hunter. When the railroad came here in 1870, and a town was to be established, Mr. McFarland, who owned part of the town-site, assisted in founding Hopkins, mention of which is made in another part of this work. He now owns a third interest in the town and has some 400 acres of farm land in the vicinity. The home farm has one of the finest locations in the county, being situated between the upper forks of the One Hundred Two River, and only one-half mile distant from the business portion of Hopkins. It is well improved, containing good residence and other buildings ; also, an excellent orchard. Mr. McFarland is widely and favorably known, and it is to such enterprising men as he that Nodaway County is indebted for the position she holds as one of the leading counties of the state. In 1845 he joined the Methodist Church, and has since adhered strictly to its principles. He is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M.; is also an active temperance' worker, and belongs to Hopkins lodge. By his first wife Mr. McFarland has four children living: John C, Scott, Joseph, and Sarah, now Mrs. J. Caldwell, of Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. Four are deceased. He and his present wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Hopkins, and assisted in organizing the church at this place. He holds the office of church trustee.

D. Malott & Son

blacksmiths and repairers, are among the old settlers of this place. D. Malott was born in Grant County, Indiana, February 10, 1820. He spent his boyhood days on a farm at his birthplace, and received an education in the schools of the vicinity. When sixteen years old lie commenced to learn the blacksmith trade at Marion, Grant County, Indiana and has made that his occupation through life, moving to Miami County, Ohio, in 1 841. He remained there four years, and then returned to his native county, going from there to Livingston County, Illinois, in 1863. Six years later he came to Missouri, and settled in Nodaway County in the fall of 1869. Here he purchased a farm near Hopkins, settling his family thereon, while he came to Hopkins and started the first blacksmith shop in the place in 1871. This business he carried on until 1877,. when he sold out and turned his attention to farming. His farm is located on section 8, of this township, and comprises nineteen acres of well improved land. In the fall of 1880, he moved to town and in partnership with his son, James A., erected a new shop., the neatest of the kind in the place, and being excellent workmen are receiving a very liberal patronage. Mr. M. was married in May, 1841, to. Miss Rachel Patti, a native of Ohio. The}- have had eleven children, six of whom are living: A. F., D. P., N. W., James A., Olive E. (now Mrs. Scott McFarland), and Ettie. Himself and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. James A. Malott was born Jul)- 5, 1854, in Marion, Grant County, Indiana, and has remained with his parents in their various moves through life, coming to Missouri with them in the fall of 1869. He received a good business education, and when twenty years of age he commenced to learn the blacksmith trade with his father. In 1878, he moved to Atchison County, Missouri, and opened a shop, which he conducted for one year. He was married May 21, 1876, to Miss Mary E. Byerly, a native of Iowa. She died in the fall of 1878. They had two children, only one of whom is now living : Edna A. Mr. Malott is a member of Lodge No. 333, I. O. O. F., of Hopkins, in which he holds the office of secretary. . He is greatly interested in machinery, and is of quite an inventive turn of mind, possessing the necessary amount of energy to succeed in whatever he undertakes.

C. S. Martin

was born September 5, 1846, in Walworth Count)-, Wisconsin, where he was raised on a farm. After receiving a preparatory course in the schools of the neighborhood he completed his education at Milwaukee. At eighteen years of age he commmenced to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for five years. In the fall of 1869 he came west, settling in Hopkins in 1870, and soon opened a grocery store, to which he afterwards added a stock of furniture. Finally discontinuing the grocery business, he added hardware to his furniture business. He now occupies two floors of a building 20x50 feet, filled with a complete stock, and also has a first-class tin shop in the rear of the building. Being one of the oldest business men in this place, he is widely and favorably known, and by his system of honesty and fair dealing has won the patronage of many citizens. He is a member of Lodge No. 333 of the I. O. O. F., of Hopkins. Mr. Martin was married in October, 1872, to Miss Mary Stewart, a native of Wisconsin. He and his wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church, of Hopkins, in which he holds the position of Deacon.

John Mendenhall

section 31, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 18 16. At an earl)- age, with his father's family, he emigrated to Ohio, where he remained till he was seventeen years of age, then moving to Illinois. He settled in Galena, where he followed the occupation of blacksmith, and after making that city his home for one year, he moved to Wisconsin, where he began the occupa- tion of mining. After remaining there three years he removed to Minnesota, and a short time after returned to Illinois, where he settled. After residing there till 1876 he emigrated to this state, and settled in Harrison County, where he lived two years, after which he moved to this county and settled where he now resides. Mr. M. has fifty acres of crood average land, all of which he cultivates. He has been twice married - first to Miss Catharine Low, May 28, 1840. She died January 5, 1872, leaving five children : Elizabeth, William A., Thomas J., Philip W. and Isaac B. Mr. M. was.again married June 2, 1876, to Miss Joan Montgomery. She is a member of the Baptist Church.