Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 4 of 16)

Charlie Monier

farmer and stock raiser, section 14. Prominent among the enterprising citizens of Nodaway County may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He was born on the Isle of Man, April 14, 1848, and was brought to the United States, by his parents, when three years of age. They landed at New York City, and soon came west, to Peoria County, Illinois, where they remained for seven years, then moving to Marshall County, of the same state. Here Charlie was principally raised, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and, after receiving a preparatory education in the neighborhood schools, he completed it at Galesburg, Illinois. When twenty-one years of age he commenced business for himself, and while in Illinois he owned a fine farm, and was largely interested in stock raising. Selling out, in the fall of 1879, he came west, and purchased his present farm, to which he moved his family, and settled in the spring of 1880. His landed estate now consists of 613 acres of rich land, all except eighty acres being under cultivation, and fifty acres of this is timber land. He has one of the finest residences in the county, situated on an elevation, from which Hopkins, on the north, and Pickering, on the south, are to be seen. Mr. M. is largely interested in the stock business, and in purse, as well as in character, is one of the solid men of the county. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and, at present, fills the position of school director of his district. He was married, January 30, 1879, to Miss Charlotte Doran, a lady of refinement and culture. She was born in Marshall County, Illinois, December 23, 185 1. They have one child, Ray Hughes. Mr. Monier's parents are both living. His father was eighty-one years old December 25, 1881, and his mother'was seventynine on the 2d of February, 1881. They were both natives of the Isle pastor of the M. E. Church, of Hopkins, was born in County Down, Ireland, December 20, 1834, and in the spring of 1837, with his parents, he emigrated to the United States They settled in Monroe County, Ohio, where John spent his time on the farm until eighteen years of age, when he moved to Tazewell County, Illinois. After spending the summer there he returned to Ohio and attended school during the winter. The next summer he also spent in Illinois, returning in the fall and attending school in the winter season. In the spring of 1854 Mr. Moorhead went to Albany, Athens County, Ohio, attending a Normal Labor School there for eighteen months, paying his tuition by his work. His parents having moved to Tazewell County, Illinois, in the spring of 1854, John followed them in 1855. He worked for two months at the carpenter's trade, teaching school during the winter, and during the spring and summer of 1856 he attended the Wesleyan University, of Bloomington, 111. In the winter and spring of 1857 he engaged in teaching in Tazewell County, Illinois, and the latter part of the year he spent at the Wesleyan University. In the summer of 1858 he again worked at his trade. In September, 1858, he immigrated to Caldwell County, Missouri, in company with Rev. Daniel Proctor, and the following winter taught school at Pleasant Grove, Livingston County, Missouri. In the fall of 1858 he was licensed to preach, and in the spring of 1859 was recommended to the Annual Methodist Episcopal Conference of Missouri and Arkansas, being favorably received on trial. He was appointed under Rev. J. W. Caughlan to the Oregon and Rock Port Circuit embracing the counties of Holt and Atchison, and for his years' services received one hundred dollars. In the spring of i860 he was appointed to take charge of Ridgely Circuit, in Platte County. November 4, i860, Mr. M. was married to Miss Elizabeth S. Heywood, of Livingston County, Missouri. She was born in Rush County, Indiana, July 26, 1836. For the next years' work he received $75. In 1861 he again had charge of the Maryville Circuit, or Nodaway County, and during the winter he taught school to aid in supporting his family. He received the same charge in 1862, but was re-appointed after the first quarterly meeting to the Chillicothe Circuit. This was done at the earnest request of several citizens of Chillicothe to Elder Burton. The territory over which he travels now embraces eight stations and circuits. Besides having this large circuit to attend to he was compelled to cut and haul wood to pay his house rent. Mr. M. organized a flourishing society and a good Sunday School at Chillicothe. In 1863 he was appointed to the Oregon Circuit, embracing Holt County, and during the winter was appointed by Col. Clough to organize Union Leagues in Northwestern Missouri. He afterwards organized leagues in Holt, Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Clinton, DeKalb and Harrison Counties, and also appointed delegates to other counties. He was sent as a delegate to the Grand Union League of Kansas, which met at Topeka in the spring of 1864, and induced them to grant him a dispensation to organize a State League in Missouri. This he did on his return, at St. Joseph, having delegates from the different leagues. At this meeting he was appointed Grand Lecturer for the state, and besides filling his appointment organized leagues in the counties above named. In 1864 he was appointed to the Bethany and Edinburg Circuit, including all of Harrison and parts of Daviess and Grundy Counties. In 1865 he received the Bethany Circuit, or Harrison County, and worked in the county that fall in the interest of the new state constitution. In 1866 he was appointed Presiding Elder of the Le Grand District, embracing .Lewis, Clark, Knox, Schuyler, Adair, Scotland. Shelby, and a part of Marion Counties. He served the regular term of four years. In 1870 and 1871 he was stationed at Kirksville, Adair County. In 1872 he received Olvester and Glenwood, and in 1872 Bethany, Harrison County, and the years 1874-5-6 he passed on the Albany Circuit, of Gentry County ; 1877-8 on the Barnard Circuit, in Nodaway County: 1879-8081011 the Hopkins Circuit. Mr. Moorhead, during his roamings, has met with many thrilling and miraculous escapes. He is an active member of the Good Templars' Lodge, of Hopkins. His family consists of three children living : William Lincoln, born May 16, 1866; John L., born March 16, 1870; Mary L., born June 19, 1875. One is deceased.

William Morehouse

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins, was born in Essex County, New Jersey, near the city of Newark, September 20, 1806. He spent his boyhood days on a farm at his birthplace, receiving a common school education, and when sixteen years of age he accompanied his parents to Morrow (then Delaware) County, Ohio. They settled in the timber, and there William assisted his father and brothers in clearing a farm, and then improved one for himself. He was also engaged in the saw milling business twenty years, and being skilled in the use of tools, also worked some at the carpenter's trade. He came west in 1856 on a pleasure tour, and returned home and sold his farm, moving with his family in 1858 to Nodaway County, settling here in July of the same year. He purchased the land where he now resides in 1859. Mr. M. has since given his, attention to agricultural pursuits. The county was very thinly settled at that time, and he entered upon his second pioneer experience. His farm now contains eighty acres of improved land and sixtyeight acres of timber. He is a sturdy, honest and industrious citizen, and has seen many a hard day's work, but is still well preserved and well posted on the topics of the day. Mr. M. was married about the year 1830, to Miss Elizabeth Aldridge, a native of York State. By this union they have five children living: Susan, (now Mrs. John Goodman), Caroline, (widow of Luther Riley), Smith, Cynthia, (now Mrs. Samuel Wood) and Percilla. Three are deceased.

Harvey Morehouse

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins, was born in Morrow (then Deleware) County, Ohio, July 28, 183 1, and was there reared, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving An education in the schools of the neighborhood. His father worked at the carpenter trade, and Harvey also learned to use the tools when quite young, and being of an ingenious turn of mind, took quite a liking to the business, and has followed it more or less through life. He emigrated west and settled in this county in 1858, when it was almost a wilderness, and has been identified with its growth and prosperity since. He has filled the offices of road overseer and school director several terms. He owns a nice farm of 120 acres, all of which is in cultivation and pasture lands. He has a small orchard and keeps a fair amount of stock. The tornado which passed through this region in June, 1881, swept the fence clear from forty acres of his land and damaged his crops to a considerable extent. Mr. M. was an eye witness to the scene and assisted in caring for those injured. He was married in the fall of 1854, to Miss Adeline Wood, a native of Cataraugus County, New York. They have a family of eight children : Charles, Lillian (now Mrs. Cyrus White), Lucina (now Mrs. H. C. Butts), Albert, Timothy, Alice A., Lemars and Ethie M. Mrs. M. is a member of the M. E. denomination.

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, December 12, 1833. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood. He also worked some at the carpenter's trade. Coming west in 1858, he settled in Nodaway County, and has since been identified with the growth and prosperity of this county. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. Mr. M. has devoted his attention chiefly to agricultural pursuits, and now owns a fine farm of 100 acres, well improved. He has filled most all of the township offices. He is a member of Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M. of Hopkins, and stands among the leading citizens of the county. Mr. M. was married December 31, 1853, to Miss Alice Wood, an estimable lady. She was born in Erie County, New York, January 17, 1834. They have had six children, five of whom are now living - Edward, Madora, (now Mrs. Wesley Gray,) Nelson, Frank and Mario.

Francis M. Morehouse

row County, Ohio, May 19, 1843. He was reared at his birthplace until thirteen years of age, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving the benefits of an education in the schools of the neighborhood. In the spring of 1856, he accompanied his parents westward, they settling in Union Township, Nodaway County, where they commenced the improvement of a farm in the then wild and thinly settled county. Since that time they have been identified with the advancement and interests of Nodaway County. During the war, Francis served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. He has given his attention to agricultural pursuits through life, and now owns a fine farm of eighty acres, well improved, besides twenty acres of timber. He has good buildings for the accommodation of his stock. His farm is watered by three good wells, and he also has a good young orchard. Mr. M. has filled the office of road supervisor five years and school director two years. He was married, in 1870, to Miss Sarah E. Huls, a native of Kentucky. They have been blessed with three children, two of whom are living : Mattie M. and Luna V.

farmer and fine stock raiser, section 17, post office Hopkins, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, March 26, 1845, and was there reared, spending his youth on a farm and receiving a common school education. Arriving at maturity he commenced farming on his own account, and in the spring of 1869 came west, settling in Nodaway County, Missouri. He has given his attention to agricultural pursuits through life, and now owns 40 acres of improved land and 10 acres of timber. He is largely interested in raising fine horses, roadsters of the famous Black Hawk and Hamiltonian stock, some of the best in the west. One of these animals took two premiums in Morrow County, Ohio. Mr. M. also keeps three varieties of hogs - Berkshire, Poland-China and Jersey Reds, the last named being imported direct from New Jersey. He is also largely engaged in sheep raising, and in partnership with his brother owns about 300 head. Mr. M. was married in 1868 to Miss Mattie Strawn, who was born in Perry County, Ohio, in October, 1842. They have three children Minnie M., John H. and Florence M.

John Nixon

grain and stock dealer, was born in Butler County, Ohio, November 13, 1836, and at the age of five years was taken to Fountain County, Indiana, by his parents, where he was principally raised as a farmer, receiving his education in the schools of the vicinity. In 1854, he removed to Page County, Iowa, and resided there for about twenty-three years,.

being engaged in agricultural pursuits and stock dealing, his attention having been more particularly devoted to the latter business during the last twelve years. In 1877, he sold out and went to the Walla-Walla Valley, Washington Territory, where he remained eighteen months, engaged in farming. From there he came to Hopkins, Missouri, and engaged in the grain and stock business. He now ships a large portion of the grain which goes from this point, and being a live, energetic business man, is deserving of his success. Mr. Nixon at present holds the position of township collector of this township. He has been twice married. First, on the 19th of March, 1854, to Miss Mary Dennison, a native of Perry County, Ohio. She died February 26, 1855, leaving one child : William M. He married for his second wife Miss Elizabeth A. Davison, a native of Page County, Iowa, on the 30th of December, 1855. By this union they have seven children : Mary (now Mrs. O. McFarland), S. W., Emily J. (now Mrs. G. W. Shearer), Victoria E., John S., Martha B., and Alma A. Mr. Nixon is a" member of the Masonic fraternity.

section 13, post office Hopkins, was born on the Island of Jersey, (one of the channel islands), on the coast of England, December 6, 1843, a»d was reared at his birthplace, receiving a common school education. In 1867 he crossed the ocean and landed at Quebec, first settling in the Province of Ontario, Canada, where he remained until May, 1870, when he came to St. Joseph, Missouri. From there he went to Barnard, Nodaway County, where he made his home for nine months, working on the railroad. In December, 1870, he came to Hopkins, and has continued the railroad business since. In 1874 he purchased his farm and moved his family thereon. It is situated one mile south of town, and contains 160 acres of fine land, being well watered and having a large quantity of timber upon it. Mr. N. has about sixty-five acres of land under cultivation, a handsome residence and an excellent barn. He now holds the position of section foreman on the section south of Hopkins, and attends very closely to the duties of his position. Mr. N. is a member of the A. O. U. W., of Hopkins. He was married to Miss Anna McCrea. She was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, in 1839. They have three children : Alice, Edward and Charles. The}- worship with the Presbyterian denomination.

John Warren Olmstead

stock dealer, was born in Branch Count)-, Michigan, November 26, 1835. When nine years of age he accompanied his parents to Wisconsin, where the)- resided for nine months, and then moved to Putnam County, Indiana, remaining three years. Emigrating west, they settled in Decatur

County, Iowa, where John made his home until September, 1856, when he moved to Mills County, Iowa. Nine years afterwards he located in Dallas County, Iowa, and remained there for seven years, thence coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the spring of 1872. He purchased a farm in- section 35, Atchison Township, upon which he settled, containing 160 acres, of fine land, moderately improved, well watered, and adapted to stock raising. He also owns two blocks in Hopkins, one lot lying on Third Street, the rest is residence property, on which he has three residences. Mr. O. has filled the office of town collector for some time with credit to himself and his constituents. He was married June 22, 1856, to Miss Angeline Runkles. She was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, June 18, 1836, but was principally raised in Mercer County of that state. In September, 1877, Mrs. Olmstead commenced the millinery and dress making business at her residence in Hopkins. In September, 1880, she rented a building on Third Street and moved her stock there, and in the fall of 1 88 1 erected a neat building on the same street. She keeps a full assortment in this line, and has the patronage of a large circle of acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Olmstead moved to Hopkins in November, 1875, and Mr. O. engaged in the mercantile business, following it for some three years. His health being poor he partially retired from active business life, although he deals in stock to some extent.

Merrill Otis

Among the oldest and most respected citizens of Nodaway County may be mentioned the subject of this sketch, who was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, April 1, 1825. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving his education in the schools of the neighborhood. Upon arriving at maturity he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, and has devoted himself to this branch of business through life. Moving westward to Missouri in 1858, he settled in Nodaway County, near Xehia. The county was then almost a wilderness, and the task of making a home and improving a farm was not an easy one. Mr. Otis purchased a tract of 800 acres of land, and commenced its cultivation. From that time until the present he has been identified with the growth and prosperity of Nodaway County, and it is to such energetic citizens as he that this county is indebted for the position she occupies as one of the foremost in the state. Mr. O. has divided his land among his children, and has but forty acres at present. This land is well improved, and upon it is a good orchard. He takes quite an interest in educational matters, and has several times filled the position of school director. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was married in 185 1 to Miss Tamer Myers, who was born and raised in the same place as himself. She died on the farmer and stock raiser, section 23, post office Hopkins, was born in DeKalb County, Tennessee, April 24, 1837, and accompanied his parents to Missouri in the fall of 1842, first settling below St. Joseph. There they remained that winter, and in April, 1843, came to Nodaway County, which was then called Andrew County. The country, a vast wilderness, was inhabited by roving bands of Indians and wild animals, and many were the trials and hardships experienced by these hardy sons of toil. George remembers of accompanying his father to St. Joseph for supplies and on milling expeditions, and of having to pay ten cents per bushel for grinding, besides the toll, and of being seven days on the trip. Savannah was their nearest post office. He also relates a story of immigrants taking their wagons to pieces and ferrying them across the river in a dug-out. George received a primary education in the subscription schools of pioneer days. During the war he enlisted in Company K, Ninth Missouri Cavalry, in the fall of 1862, and served two years, when he was discharged on account of disability. He returned to this county and remained here until the fall of 1875, when he moved to Olathe, Johnson County, Kansas, for the purpose of educating his children. He returned to this county in March, 188 1, and now owns a fine farm of 200 acres, well improved. Mr. Pistole held the position of tax collector in 1872, being the first one for the township. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and formerly belonged to Xenia Lodge, but now holds his membership at Olathe, Kansas. He was married in 1858 to Miss Cynthia Wyatt, a native of Tennessee. By this union they have four children : Sarah L., Tilatha A., George E. and Nellie J. The three eldest are at present in Olathe, Kansas. Mr. P. and his wife are members of the' Christian Church.

T. W. Porter

postmaster, was born June 22, 1843, in Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, and spent his boyhood days on a farm in that vicinity. After receiving a preparatory education in the common schools, he attended the State Normal. After arriving at maturity, he first engaged his attention to farming, for some five years. In 1865, he immigrated west, and spent two years in freighting in the Rocky Mountains. He then located in Bates County, Missouri, where he again engaged in farming, and, in 1868, he returned to his old home, in Michigan, residing there until April, 1870. He then came west, and settled near Xenia, Noda- way County, Missouri, and resumed his agricultural pursuits. Mr. P. came to Hopkins with the first settlement of the place, and assisted in building Donlin Brothers' store, the first business house erected in the place, and, during the process of erection he had to go to Xenia, six miles distant, to obtain board and lodging. In April, 1871, he opened a drug store, which was the second store of any consequence here. This store he continued to conduct until 1878. Mr. Porter received the appointment of postmaster of Hopkins, April 2, 1873, and has since continued to fill this position. The length of time during which he has held the office is ample evidence of the satisfaction he has given to all parties interested. In 1877, he moved into his present quarters. He owns two store buildings and property, also half a block of residence property, with two residences. The one in which he resided is one of the finest in town, and an ornament to the place. Mr. P. is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., in^vhich he holds the office of treasurer. He held the position of secretary for several years. He was married on New Years day, 1872, to Miss Dallas S. Johnston, a native of Maryland.

Joseph F. Randolph & Co

undertakers, and dealers in furniture and hardware, and manufacturers of tinware. Joseph F. Randolph was born July 22, 1843, in Delaware County, Ohio. His parents died while he was young, and he was adopted by a merchant, and literally raised to the mercantile business. He received an education in the schools of that place. His foster father died when Joseph was thirteen years old, and he was thrown upon his own resources. He first gave his attention to agricultural pursuits until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in the Eigthy-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry in September, 1862, and on the 12th of November, of the same year, was transferred to the One Hundred and Twentyfifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served for three years, being mustered out November 21, 1865, after having taken part in the battles of Spring Hill, first battle of Franklin, Chickamagua, and many others. He was wounded at the last named battle, September 20, 1863, and remained in the hospital until March 24, 1864, when he recovered and was transferred to the Forty-third Regiment, Second Battalion, V. R. C, and was then attached to the Camp Denison Band. In April, 1865, the company was disbanded, and he accepted the position of descriptive roll clerk at the hospital headquarters at Camp Denison. He was discharged from service November 21, 1865, as above stated. Returning to his former home in Ohio, he started a general merchandise store at West Liberty, and six months later sold out and moved to Wyandot County, Ohio. After he had attained the age of twenty-four years he attended school one year at Audubon University. He was engaged in teaching during the winter of 1868, and then came west and settled in Maryville in the fall of 1869. Here he was employed in teaching- during the winter, and in the following spring purchased forty acres of land in the Holt district. On this he settled in July, 1870, and remained there until April, 1872, when he rented his farm and entered the employ of J. E. Hudson & Co., of Maryville. Some eight months later he purchased the hardware store of Lindell & Dobbs, of Hopkins, and commenced business on his own account. On the 25th of September, 1876, he became associated with Goodsill Bros., and they erected a substantial brick building during the summer of 1876, twenty-two by eighty feet, two stories high, which they have filled with a complete stock in their line. Mr. R. is genial and kind in manners, and has the respect 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. He is also a member of the Good Templars' Lodge, of this place, in which he has lately been elected Worthy Chief Templar. He was married September 2, 1869, to Miss Mary E. Little, a native of Wyandot County, Ohio. She was born March 5, 1845. They have adopted a boy, now seven years of age, Harry Lewis. They attend the Presbyterian Church of Hopkins, and are liberal contributors thereto.

A. J. Reed

farmer and stock raiser, section 17, post office Hopkins, was born in Sharpsburg, Bath County, Kentucky, April 18, 1833, and with his parents moved to Menard County, Illinois, in the fall of 1833. There he was raised to manhood, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving his education in the old log school houses of pioneer days. When sixteen years of age he commenced life on his own account, first engaging to work with a farmer for $10 per month during the summer seasons. He attended school during the winter. In 185 1 he formed a partnership with his brother, they purchasing a piece of unbroken prairie land, which they commenced to improve. In 1863 A. J. sold out his interest in the farm and purchased one of his own in the same neighborhood in which he resided until he decided to move west in 1879. He again disposed of his property, and on the 16th of September, 1879, packed his household goods and started for Nodaway County, Missouri, by the overland route, arriving at Maryville October 1 6th of that year. There he remained for four months, and then settled on the farm which he now occupies, it containing 240 acres of well improved land, with a neat and comfortable residence', etc. Mr. R. is largely interested in the raising of both hogs and cattle, and is an industrious citizen lie is a member of Myrtle Lodge, No. 470, I. O. (). F., of Middletown, Logan County, Illinois, of which he was one of tin- charter members. Mr. Reed was marrie

November 12, 1857, to Miss Sarah J. Shenneman. She was born in Wayne County, Ohio, October 7, 1838. They have had five children : Charlie L., Laura J., William I., Frank C. and Lulu A. Mr. Reed, his wife and two eldest children are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Dana A. Sargent

physician and surgeon, Hopkins, is prominent among the successful practitioners of Nodaway County. He was born in Ontario, La Grange County, Indiana, May 18, 1854, and in 1859, accompanied his parents to Montgomery County, Illinois. There he resided three years, when he moved to Morgan, Ashtabula County, Ohio, remaining there one winter. Thence to Warren County, Illlinois, and after one year he went to Boonesboro, Boone County, Iowa, remaining there some three years. Mr. S. then came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the fall of 1866, and settled at Xenia. His father was a doctor, and Dana after receiving a preparatory education in the common schools and studying under his father, took his first course of lectures at the Keokuk College of Physicians and Surgeons, of Keokuk, Iowa, entering in October, 1877, and graduating from that institution June 18, 1878. Dr. S. then returned to Nodaway County, and commenced the practice of his profession, coming to Hopkins June 2, 1880. Here he continued his practice, and at present has a large and lucrative business. To the most thorough qualifications as a physician, he adds promptness and politeness in attention to calls. He makes a specialty of surgery, and has met with excellent success. He is a member of Xenia Lodge,. No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and also of the I. O. O. F. of Hopkins. During the summer of 1880, he was appointed city physician of Hopkins, which position he still holds. Dr. Sargent was married October 23, 1 881, to Miss Carrie E. Wallace. She was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, October 24, i860.

Rev. R. M. Simmons

section 7, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Madsion County, Illinois, where he was born, November 7, 1819. At an early age the family removed to Warren County, where R. M. passed the greater part of his life. When starting in life, he chose as his calling the ministry, and, after a due course of study, was ordained in 1 861, in the Baptist faith. He has preached the word of God for the past twenty years. In 1875, he emigrated to this state, and settled in this county, where he has since resided. In 1876, he moved to his present place, where he owns 200 acres of land, that will compare favorably with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Simmons was married October 5, 1845, to Miss Diana W. Stice. They have from this marriage twelve children: Azelia C, Julius C, Mary E., Sarah M., Jane C, Clara E. (deceased), Roland M., Francis T., Phebe E., Andrew W. (deceased), George F. and Grace. Doctor S. is president of the Board of Education of Hopkins Independent School District, and has always taken an active part in everything pertaining to the advancement and progress of the moral and educational interests of this county.

Benjamin Slaughter

farmer and stock raiser, section 24, post office Hopkins, was born in Parke County, Indiana, November 15, 1834, and was taken to Peoria County, Illinois, by his parents in 1836. There he was principally raised, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving the benefits of a common school education. In the spring of 1856 he accompanied the family to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled where he now resides. The country abounded in game, and Ben. being a good shot and fond of hunting, had his full share of that sport. Maryville was his nearest post office, and Russell's Mills, on the Nodaway River (now Quitman), was his milling point. Mr. S. made a trip to Pike's Peak in r859, and spent eighteen months in the mountains prospecting, etc., and then returned to this county. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. In 1876 he went to Deadwood, MontanaTerritory, and remained there some four months ; he also took a trip to Denver City in the fall of 1880. He has filled the position of school director several terms, and constable of Union Township (before Hopkins Township was cut off) for two years. Mr. S. owns a fine farm of 240 acres, which is one of the finest for stock purposes in the cuunty, being well watered and sheltered by timber.

Hiram Slanker

proprietor of meat market, was born July 31, 1833, in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, and in 1836, with his parents moved to Montgomery County, Ohio, and there Hiram was brought up on the farm, receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood. After arriving at maturity he followed farming, making turnpikes and threshing. In 1868, he had the misfortune to lose his left leg, while following the latter named business, and in 1869, he came west, settling in Bates County, Missouri. There he was engaged as a cook for about one year, when he commenced selling fruit trees. Three months later he went to Parkville, Platte County, Missouri, and was employed by a Mr. Bender in an eating house, and afterwards accompanied him to Hopkins when the town was in its infancy. Here he assisted him in the hotel business, and after three years,, became a partner in the hotel and also in the liv- ery business. This they continued for one year, when Mr. S. engaged in the butcher business with Mr. Bush. In February, 1880, he purchased his partner's interest, and now keeps the only shop in town, receiving a liberal patronage. Though having met with many reverses in life, Mr. Slanker has steadily worked his own way, and has built up a good business.

Jacob Speidel

farmer and stock raiser, section 36, post office' Hopkins. Prominent among the oldest settlers and successful men, who have been closely identified with the farming and stock raising interests of this county, from an early date, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Germany, and was born in Bolingan, December 10, 1827. He was there raised, and learned the trade of tanning. In 1848, he was banished to Switzerland, owing to having taken a prominent part in the revolution of that date. There he remained till 1852, when he immigrated to America, settling in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in working at his trade at Shafer & Anderson's tannery, in August, 1853. He then removed to Ohio, following his chosen occupation there, till 1855, when he removed to Iowa, and, after a short residence there of three months, he came to this state and county, locating where he now resides. He has 307 acres of land, 180 of which are under cultivation. Mr. Speidel was married, in 1852, to Miss Annie Lamport, a lady in every way worthy of him. They had from that union four children, two of whom are now living : Annie M. and Sophia O. Mrs. S.'s death occurred October n, 1872. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. S. enlisted in Company G, Fourth Missouri State Militia, and served three years and two months, participating in the battles of Neosia, Turkey Creek, Jefferson City, and others. He and his family are members of the M. E. Church, and are among its staunch supporters.

John A. Stewart

dealer in harness, saddles, carriage trimmings and saddlery hardware, was born February 13, 1836, in Genessee County, New York, and when six years of age his parents moved to Walworth County, Wisconsin, where he was principally raised. His boyhood days were spent on a farm, and after attending the common schools, he entered Milton College and completed his education. On the first of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-eighth Wisconsin Infantry, and served until October, 1865, taking part in the battles of Fort Pemberton on the Yazoo River ; Helena and Little Rock, Arkansas ; capture of Mobile, Alabama, and several minor engagements. His brigade was never known to retreat a step, but always swept things before them. They marched to the relief of General Steel on his retreat from Little Rock, and after the capture of Mobile went up the Alabama River a few hundred miles and captured twenty-four transports and gunboats. They were then sent to Matamoras to watch the Maximilian interest. Mr. S. started out as a corporal and was promoted to sergeant. During the latter part of 1863, and the first of 1864, he had charge of the military prison at Pine Bluffs for twelve months. At the close of the»war he returned to Wisconsin and remained there until 187 1 , when he came to Missouri and settled in Hopkins, in June of the same year. Mr. S. first engaged in the grocery and furniture business, and one year later discontinued this and purchased his present harness shop and stock of goods, and has continued the business since with marked success. He now carries a large assortment, one of the heaviest in this line in town. His trade extends to other states, and he has shipped several sets of harness to Kansas, Colorado, Iowa and Wisconsin. He has filled the position of mayor of Hopkins one year, justice of the peace for three years, and notary public four years. He was one of the charter members of the A. O. U. W. of Hopkins, and fills the office of past master workman in the lodge. Mr. Stewart was married November 8, 1866, to Miss Clara F. Jones, a native of Waukesha County, Wisconsin. She was born in October, 1839. They have lost three children. Mr. S. and his wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church of Hopkins.

A. V. Stewart

wagon andcarriage-maker, was born in Scott County, Indiana, May 11, 1844. He was taken to Warren County, Illinois, by his parents when quite young, and remained there some five years, when he emigrated to Story County, Iowa, in 1855, and from there to Harrison County, Missouri, in the spring of 1857. I'1 i860 he went to Clarke County, Iowa. His youth was passed on a farm, and he received the benefits of a common school education. In October, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-ninth Iowa Infantry, and served three years, taking part in the battles of Parker's Cross Roads and Snake Creek, in North Carolina ; Town Creek, Alabama ; Kingston, North Carolina, and several minor engagements. When peace was declared he returned to Clarke County, Iowa, and worked one year at the carpenter's trade. He then commenced to learn the wagon and carriage-makers' trade. Coming to Hopkins in April, 1875, he started a wagon-shop, and his is the only one in town. Being an excellent workman, he has all the work that he can execute, and he devotes his attention strictly to his business. Mr. S. is an active Christian worker and a member of the Christian Church. He was married in September, 1872, to Miss Mar)- J. Hickman, a native of Darke County, Ohio. She was born in September, 1842. On the nth of June, 188 1 , she died, leaving five children, four of whom are living: Alice, Perry, Fred, and Stella. Mr. Stewart's father, P. V. Stewart, resides with him. He was born in Highland County, Ohio, July 30, 1 8 1 1 , and when seventeen years of age accompanied his parents to Henry County, Indiana, where they resided some five years. Thence to Edgar County, Illinois, and thence to Warren County, of the same state. From there he went to Story County, Iowa, and then to Harrison County, Missourri, where he remained until his removal to Clarke County, Iowa. In April, 1875, he came to Hopkins. He has given his attention to agricultural pursuits through life, though at present he has retired from active life. He was married in 1838 to Lucinda Vanmetcr, who died in September, 1875. He has three children living, lost one: Luther, Charlotte, (now Mrs. Charles C. Black), and Absalom V. He and all his family are active members of the Christian Church.

Josiah Strain

mayor of Hcpkins, was born May 5, 18 14, in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, and when fourteen years of age he immigrated to Parke County, Indiana, where he remained until 1865. He was raised on a farm, receiving a common school edecation, and at the age of eighteen years he commenced to learn the tanners' trade, devoting some three or four years to it, though he has made agricultural pursuits his principal occupation through life. He moved to Peoria County, 111., in 1865, then came to Hopkins, Missouri, in March, 1875. Here he engaged in the grocery business, and continued therein one year, when he disposed of it. He was elected mayor of Hopkins in August, 1880, for a two years term, and has since continued to acceptably fill this position. Mr. S. owns some town property in Hopkins, and also some in Lenox, Iowa. He was married in April, 1846, to Miss Ann Marter, a native of Rockbridge County, Virginia. She was born December 13, 1821, and died July 1, 1876, leaving five children living : Minerva (now Mrs. W. R. Harlan, of Lenox, Iowa), James, Robert, Maggie (now Mrs. R. H. Wilfley, of Hopkins), and Susy. One is deceased. Mr. S. is a member of the Presbyterian Church, of Hopkins, of which he holds the position of elder.

Samuel Stringer

farmer and stock raiser, section 13, post office Hopkins, was born in Marshall County, Illinois, April 7, 1853. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood. In the spring of 1869 he accompanied his parents to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. During the year 1878 he attended school at College Springs, Page County, Iowa. He owns a fine farm of 120 acres, which is watered by never-failing springs, making it one of the best stock farms in the county. He has a handsome residence, one of the best in the township, and is rapidly improving his land. Mr. S. was married to Miss Lucinda Jones, a native of Nodaway County, Missouri. She was born August 16, 1862.

farmer and stock raiser, section 18, post office Hopkins, was born in Barren County, Kentucky, within fourteen miles of the famous Mammoth Cave, on the 30th of June, 18 18. He was taken to Owen County, Indiana, by his parents when five years of age, and was reared in that and Morgan County, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving an education in the subscription schools. In September, 1834, when tfifteen years of age, he commenced to learn the blacksmith trade at Gosport, Owen County, Indiana, and followed it for twenty-one years, working one year in Indianapolis, during 1835. In 1841, he moved to Hendricks County, Indiana, and remained there one year. Mr. S. emigrated west in September, 1855, and spent that winter in Iowa, coming to Nodaway County in the spring of 1856. He settled where he now resides, the country then being sparsely settled, and endured many privations. He built a cabin and broke a piece of land, which he commenced to improve. Savannah, Andrew County, was their nearest supply point for some three years. There were no roads, and the settlers drove over the country where they pleased, always carrying an ax along to make a pathway if necessary. Mr. S. entered 640 acres of fine land, which he has since divided with his children, now owning 220 acres. This is well improved, with an excellent orchard and a young vineyard. It is an excellent stock farm. He cast his first vote in the county at Xenia. He has filled the office of justice of the peace some twelve years. During the war he received the first appointment as registering officer for Union Township, and filled the position two years. He also served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia during the war although he was over age ; his son also served three years. Being an old settler, Mr. S. is widely and favorably known. He was married May 17, 1838, to Miss Margaret Evans. She was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, April 26, 18 17. They have had eight children, six of whom are living: Mary J. (widow of J. N. Balsby ; she is living with her father) ; Lucina (now Mrs. John Bates, of Harrison County, Missouri); Martha E. (now Mrs. Richard Christal, at Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri); Marion, John M. .and George \Y. Mr. Sturgeon and wife have been active members of the regular Baptist Church for about forty years. He holds the position deacon of the Hopkins Church.

Jeptha Sturgeon

farmer and stock raiser, section 14, post office Hopkins, was born in Morgan County, Indiana, July 28, 1835. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received the benefits of a common school education. Upon arriving at maturity he commenced farming, and has followed that occupation through life. During the late war, he enlisted in Company A, Thirty-third Indiana Infantry, August 10, 1861, and was mustered out of service July 21, 1865. He took part in the battle of Chickamauga, and participated in the Atlanta campaign ; also accompanied General Sherman on his famous march to the sea, and around to Washington, where he took part in the grand review. At the close of the war he returned to his old home, in Indiana, and, in the fall of 1865, took a trip west, and purchased the land on which he now resides. In March, 1869, he settled permanently thereon. He owns 160 acres of land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. S. is largely interested in stock raising, although his capital, when commencing in life, were his willing hands and brave heart, and, by being honest and industrious, he has succeeded far beyond his most sanguine expectations. He was married in August, 1858, to Miss Jane Summit, a native of Monroe County, Indiana. She was born April 10th, 1838, and died on the 2d of January, 1875, leaving five children : Jeremiah D., Jeptha D., Mary F., James O. and Lucy J. Mr. S. is an active member of the Missionary Baptist Church, of Hopkins.

John Sturgeon

farmer and stock raiser, section 13, post office Hopkins, was born in Morgan County, Indiana, August 17, 185 1, and in the spring of 1856 accompanied his parents to Nodaway County, Missouri. Here John was raised to the scenes and incidents of pioneer life, assisting his father in the cultivation of the farm. He received his education partly in the neighborhood schools, to which he had to walk four miles and a-half, but mostly by self-application. He has given his attention to agricultural pursuits through life, and now owns 120 acres of fine land, eighty of which are under cultivation, the remainder being timber and pasture lands. His farm is well stocked. Mr. S. is the fortunate possessor of numerous acquaintances and is favorably known by all. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and at present fills the office of school director. He was married August 26, 1873, to Miss Susan Pool, who was born in Jennings County, Indiana, in 1853. They have had three children : Ervin, born November 7, 1874; Minnie, born July 29, 1877; and Eddie, born February 27, 1881. Mr. S. and his wife are among the original members of the First Baptist Church of Hopkins, in which Mr. S. holds the position of church clerk. He has been a member of this denomina- tii »ii since he was thirteen years of age. He is also an active temperance worker, and is not addicted to the use of profane language. Every good cause receives his hearty support.

is of the firm of Sutherland & Co., proprietors of the Hopkins House. Hank, as he is familiarly called, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, May 20, 1848. He was reared at his birthplace and received his education in the schools of that city. Upon arriving at maturity he immigrated to California in the spring of 1871, spending three years on the coast, and traveling from Los Angeles, California, to Washington Territory, he obtained a thorough knowledge of the country and customs of the people. He then returned to Iowa, and afterwards took a trip through Kansas and Southern Missouri, thence to St. Joseph, and from there to Hopkins, where he located in the fall of 1874. Mr. S. first engaged in the drug business, but subsequently sold out and commenced the hardware business, which he disposed of for the purpose of engaging in the agricultural implement trade. He then resumed the hardware business, and on the 20th of March, 1878, became associated with Mr. Bender in the hotel business. He owns two fine farms, one near Albany, Gentry County, Missouri, containing 160 acres of well improved land, and the other situated near Hopkins, Nodaway County. This embraces 120 acres, also well improved. Mr. S. has filled the position- of town councilman in Hopkins for one year. He is a member of Lodge No. 333 I. O. O. F., of Hopkins, and has filled the most important offices in the lodge. He was married January 1, 1878, to Miss Alluia Bender. She was born in Bloomington, Illinois, July 22, 1852, but was taken to St. Joseph, Missouri, when six years of age. There she was principally raised and educated. They have had two children, one of whom is living, Cliff.

C. W. Taylor

cashier of the Bank of Hopkins, was born August 14, 1858, in Pike County, Illinois. The family moved to Hartford, Connecticut, when Charles was quite young, and when eight years of age he accompanied his parents west to Wataga, Illinois. Two years later they moved to Taylor County, Iowa, where they resided some nine years. During two years of this time Mr. Taylor made his home in Bedford. Being somewhat frail in his younger days he could not attend school, and his education was derived principally by self application, though he did attend the high school and normal, at Bedford. When nineteen years of age he commenced teaching, and afterwards accepted the position of deputy county clerk of Taylor County, Iowa. This office he held before becom- ing of age. He continued to occupy it two years satisfactorily to all parties interested. In April, 1879, he made his first visit to Hopkins, and upon returning to Bedford accepted the position of assistant cashier in the Citizens Bank of that place. In January, 1880, he entered upon the duties of his present position as cashier of the Bank of Hopkins, which he fills- with credit to himself and to his employers. In the discharge of his duties he uses scrupulous care and fidelity, and well merits the esteem in which he is held by a host of friends. Mr. Taylor was married December 24, 1880, to Miss Susy E. Seaman, a native of Evansville, Wisconsin. She was born November 8, 1859, hut was principally reared in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, receiving her education in the schools of that city. Mr. and Mrs. T. attend the Presbyterian Church.

Richard Terrell

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, post office Hopkins, was born in Orange County, Virginia, April 15, 1831. When he was two years of age his parents moved to Marshall County, Alabama, where he passed his boyhood days on a farm, receiving the benefits of a common school education. He accompanied his parents to Peoria County, Illinois, in the spring of 1848, arriving there on his birthday, April 15. In the spring of 1852 he emigrated to California and spent some two years on the coast, engaged in mining. He then returned home by way of the Isthmus and New York City, and soon went to Marshall County, Illinois, where he occupied his time in farming. In 1856 he took atrip through Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri, and entered a piece of land in Taylor County, Iowa. Then returned again to Illinois. He purchased his present farm in 1878, and in December, 1880, he moved west and settled in Hopkins. In the fall of 1881 he moved to his farm, which contains 240 acres of well improved land, and well watered by never-failing springs. He has one of the best orchards in the state, containing large varieties of all kinds of fruit. Mr. T. is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and also of Lodge No. 333, of the I. O. O. F., of Hopkins. He was married June 7, 1855, to Miss Phcebe A. Hatfield, a native of Parke County, Indiana. She was born February 20, 1839. They have had eight children six of whom are living : Charles, Melissa (now Mrs. William Grady), Leona (now Mrs. Edward Tory), Nettie, Nora M., and Francis M.

John Thompson

farmer and stock raiser, section 36, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Indiana, and was born November 7. 1829. He was there raised to manhood, following agricultural pursuits till 1873, when he emigrated to Missouri and settled in Andrew County. After one year he removed to this county and located where he now resides. He has 95 acres of good average land, 80 of which are under cultivation. He has a nice residence on his place, and his improvements generally are among the best. Mr. Thompson was married November 6, 1852, to Miss Rebecca Hazzlett, a native of Indiana. They have five children : Charles C, George Y. A., James C, Jennie C. and William L. Mr. T. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He also belongs to the M. E. Church.

William H. Thompson

farmer and stock raiser, section 16, post office Hopkins, was born »in Fulton County, Illinois, December 13, 1834, and accompanied his parents to Andrew County, Missouri, when twelve years of. age. He remained there two years, then came to Nodaway County, and has here resided since, except during the year 1849, which he spent in Taylor County, Iowa. He received a good business education, mostly by studying evenings, and at the age of nineteen he commenced to learn the milling business, becoming thoroughly conversant with grinding, sawing and engineering. After working for about three years at the business, he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He purchased his present farm in 1859, on which he settled in the spring of 1861. He owns 240 acres of well improved land, and has excellent facilities for raising stock, in which he is largely interested, part of his stock being graded. During the late war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia at different times for about four years, and was frequently called away from home, taking part in many skirmishes and minor battles. During the last enlistment he held the position of lieutenant. Mr. T. has filled the position of school director for some eight years, and was appointed census enumerator in the summer of 1880. In his manners he is genial and hospitable and every good cause receives his support. He was married November 18, i860, to Miss Sally DeWitt, who was born in Mercer County, Illinois, in 1 841. They have a family of five children : John W., George W., Sarah E. A., Mary A. and Charles A. Mr. Thompson is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M.

George M. Ulmer

fanner and stock raiser, section 15, post office Hopkins, was born in Scott County, Indiana, January 7, 1841, and accompanied his parents to Clark County, Illinois, when twelve years of age, where he was raised on a farm, attending the schools of the neighborhood. His father purchased a saw-mill when George was about fifteen years of age, in which the latter worked for about three years, obtaining a fair insight in the milling business. In 1859 he came to Missouri, settling in Union Township^ Nodaway County, and commenced improving a farm, here first experiencing pioneer life. In 1861 he went to Clarinda, Iowa, and entered school. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia,, holding the position of .orderly at first and afterwards receiving a lieutenant's commission. In 1862 he made a trip to Illinois, was there married, and then returned to this county in 1863. Here he has since remained. He was first engaged in teaching, and also in the book business for about two years, after which he turned his attention to farming. He now owns 450 acres of finely improved land, well watered, and is largely interested in stock raising, though he had but thirty dollars in his pocket when he landed in this county on his return from Illinois, He has filled most of the township offices. Mr. U. has been twice married : first, on the 12th of March, 1863, to Miss Judith A. Murphey, who died October 25, 1875, leaving six children : Otho, Thomas, Joseph, James, Charlie and Sadie. He was married again, May 25, 1876. to Mrs. L. J. McGinnis, a native of Knox County, Ohio, born March 24, 1846. By this union they have one child, Frank. Mrs. McG. has two children by her first husband, Mary and Susy.

is of the firm of Watson & Wray, dealers in agricultural implements* wagons and farm machinery, who are among the many enterprising business firms of this place. They carry a full and complete stock in their line, and being live business men, have secured a large and increasing patronage. A. Watson is a native of Bureau County, Illinois, and was born near Princeton April 6, 1841. He was reared on a farm, receiving an education in the schools of the neighborhood. When about eighteen years of age he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for seven years. During the war he enlisted at the first call for three months' volunteers, in company C, Twelfth Illinois Infantry, in April, 1861, under Captain Swain. After serving his time he reinlisted in company E, Thirteenth Illinois Infantry, with which he remained one year when he was taken sick. He was discharged and sent home, and after about two years he entirely recovered. He came westward and settled in Maryville, Missouri, in the spring of 1865, where he engaged in working at his trade and dealing in the stock business. In 1870, he came to Hopkins, and has the honor of being the person to build the first dwelling house in the town. It was then known as Gladman's boarding house. Since that time Mr. W. has been interested in the growth and prosperity of Hopkins. He commenced in the agricultural implements and hardware business in 1872, and carried it on three years. In 1875 he sold out the latter branch and gave his attention entirely to the sale of agricultural implements. In March, 1880, he took as a partner S. K. Wray. Mr. Watson has filled most of the town offices to the satisfaction of all parties interested. He is a member of Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and also of the A. O. U. W. He has been three times married : first in the fall of 1864 to Miss Mary Tompkins, a native of Illinois, who died -in the winter of 1870, leaving a family - Charles A. and Lucy E. He was married again in 1874 to Miss Ureta Rice, a daughter of Judge Rice, of Worth County, Missouri. Her death occurred in 1875. In 1877 Mr. W. married for his third wife Mrs. Deborah Weaver, a native of Ohio. She has three children by her former husband - Sarah J., Mary E. and Deborah. Mr. and Mrs. Watson are active members of the M. E. Church of Hopkins, of which Mr. W. was one of the original members. He has a dwelling and other property in Hopkins, also a dwelling and property in Maryville.

city attorney, was born June 18, 1853, in Buchanan County, Missouri, where he remained until 1861, when he accompanied his parents to Page County, Iowa. There he resided some thirteen years, spending his time on a farm. He received a preparatory education in the common schools of the vicinity, and then attended Tabor College, of Fairmount, Iowa. In 1873, he emigrated to California, for the benefit of his health, and was engaged in teaching, one summer, at the famons Geyser Springs, Sonoma County, that state. The summers of 1873 and 1874 he spent on the coast, and then returned to Iowa. In the fall of 1875, he located at Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, there commencing the study of law with C. A. Anthony. After reading for six months he was admitted to the bar. In July, 1876, he located at Hopkins, and commenced the practice of his profession. He was appointed city attorney in 1878, a position which he has since continued to fill. Mr. W. was married June 2, 1879. to Miss Maggie Strain, a daughter of the present mayor of Hopkins. She was born January 29, 1859, in Parke Count}', Indiana. Mrs. W. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr Wilfley takes a deep interest in the building up and improving of the town, and has lately revised and published the city ordinances.

dealer in general merchandise, was born November 25, [848, near Dunkirk, Chautauqua County, New York. He was reared at his birthplace, receiving his education in the schools of that vicinity. In [863 he commenced railroading, and followed the business in his native state until [869, when In- removed west and continued the business here in the

-employ of the R. C, St. Jo. & C. B. R. R. In 1875 he abandoned the railroad calling and opened a general merchandise store at Hopkins. Commmencing with a small stock of goods, by honesty and fair dealing and good business management, he secured a patronage sufficient to enable him to increase his assortment from time to time. He now carries one of the heaviest stocks in town. He has a substantial brickbuilding twenty-two by eighty feet, two stories high, to which he is building an addition of the same size. This will give him a double Mr. W. is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and of Lodge No. 333, of the I. O. O. F. of Hopkins ; also, of the Good Templars of Hopkins, in which he holds the position of Worthy Chief. He is also a member of the town council. Mr. Wolfers was married in 187 1 to Miss Sarah Peck, a native of Virginia. They have a family of four children: Alice G., Jessie M., Grace, and Nellie.

dealer in clothing, boots and shoes, is among the most substantial business men of Hopkins. He was born in Jamestown, Kentucky, October 26, 1839, and accompanied his parents to Bloomfield, Iowa, when seven years of age. There he was principally brought up, spending his youth a farm, and receiving the benefits of a good education. In 1856 he -commenced teaching, and devoted about ten years to that occupation. In 1865 he settled at Unionville, Iowa, where he engaged in the mercantile business, and in 1869 he moved to Moulton, Iowa, and continued the business there until 1877. At that time he removed to Missouri, and -settled at Hopkins, embarking in his present business. He carries one of the largest stocks of clothing in this part of the county, and has a very large patronage. He is also much interested in buying and shipping -stock. Besides his business house here, he has a store in Grant City and -one in Lenox, Iowa. Commencing life with a limited amount of capital, by industry and integrity, Mr. Wooldridge has risen to his present enviable position. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and holds his membership at Moulton, Iowa. He was married in 1869 to Miss M. E. Bailey, who was born near Knoxville, Tennessee. They have two children : Horace E. and Frederick E. Mrs. W. is a member of the Presbyterian Church of Hopkins.

of the firm of Watson & Wray, is one of the old and well known pioneers of Nodaway County. He is a native of Gallia County, Ohio, and was born January 27, 1834. He was reared at his birthplace, spending ftiis boyhood days on a farm, and receiving a good business education. In the winter of 1853, he accompanied his parents to Iowa, and from there came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the spring of 1854. The county was then new, and, after passing through many hardships, Mr. W. commenced farming in the summer season, and teaching in the winter. During the late war he first enlisted, in the fall of 1861, in what was known as Kimball's six months' volunteers, and held the position of first lieutentant. He also served some eight months in the home guards, and held the position of captain of a company. In the fall of 1863, he was appointed recruiting officer, and, with the aid of Captain Martin, organized Company F, of the Twelfth Missouri Cavalry. He afterwards became adjutant of the regiment, and took part in many minor battles, and skirmishes. He was captured at the battle of Campbellsville, Tennessee and remained a prisoner for but thirtysix hours, when he escaped, and, a month later, joined his regiment again, and served with them until the close of the war. He then returned to this county, and has since given his attention chiefly to agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres, in Polk Township, which is well watered and improved In March, 1880, he came to Hopkins, purchased a half interest with Mr. Watson in his agricultural implement establishment ; also a half block of residence property. He has held the position of justice of the peace, and was at one time a member of the county court. He belongs tO' Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., also to the Good Templars. Mr. Wray was married April 30, 1859, to Miss Mar)- Carmean, a native of Macon County, Illinois, "although she was principally raised in Iowa. They have had seven children, six of whom are living : Rosa, Alice, Curtis, Bertha, Howard and Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Wray are active members of the M. E. Church, of Hopkins. He fills the position of superintendent of the Sabbath School.

James Allison

farmer and stock raiser, section u, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Canada, and was born March 25, 1836. He was there raised to manhood and educated, being brought up in the occupation which he now follows. In 1878, he emigrated to Michigan, where he resided about two years, and from there he went to Dakota Territory. After remaining seven years he moved to Crawford County, Iowa, where he remained one year, coming from there to this state. He settled in this county, and now has 374 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, 160 acres of which are under cultivation. He has a splendid residence upon his home place, and his improvements generally denote a successful and progressive farmer. Mr. Allison was married in 1855, to Miss Ann Cleave, a native of England. They have from this union eight children : George E., James M., John A., William O., Emma E., Viola J., Annie M., and Milo T. They are members of the Baptist Church.

John W. Awalt

section 9, post office Pickering, is a native of Indiana, and was born in 1844, and at the age of three years he emigrated with the family to Iowa, where they resided till John attained his sixteenth year. From there he came to Missouri and settled in this county, and in 1875 he located where he now resides. He has eighty acres of good average land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Await has been married three times; first, to Miss Caroline Coleman, in 1866. They had two children : Laura and James C. Mrs. Awalt's death occurred in 1871, and in 1877 Mr. A. was married to Miss Belle Harbison, who died during the same year. In 1879 ne was united in marriage to Miss Thursia Merrimaid. They have one child : Nellie. Mr. Await is a member of the Odd Fellow fraternity. During the late war he enlisted in Company E, Third Iowa Cavalry Regiment, and served nineteen months, discharging his duty faithfully.

John P. Benedict

farmer and stock raiser, section 2, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Canada, where he was born August 6, 183 1. He there spent his youthful days, and in 1849 emigrated to Iowa, settling in Lee County. After a residence there of twenty years, he removed to Montgomery County, where he remained five years, after which time he emigrated to California. His health, however, would not permit him to remain but a short time, when he returned to the state of his adoption and settled in Jasper County. There he resided two years, and from there removed to this state, locating where he now resides. He has 120 acres of land that will average with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Benedict was married February 4, 1854, to Miss Ann V. Hammer. They have two children : Alma B. and Zattie L. Mr. B. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Charles Boyd

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, post office Gaynor City. Among the successful young farmers of this county the subject of this sketch will bear more than a passing notice. He is a native of Knox County, Illinois, and was born July 21, 1856. He was there raised to manhood and educated, and when at the age of nineteen years he immigrated to Iowa, settling in Red Oak. There he remained one year, and in 1876 he removed to this state, locating in this county, where he now has 160 acres of land that will average with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Boyd was married February 13, 1881, to Miss America Rosacrants, a native of Indiana. She is a member of the Christian Church.

Nathan E. Bradbury

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post office Gaynor City, is a native of Illinois, and was born in 1856. When at the age of ten years he immigrated with his father's family to Kansas, where they remained nine months. From there they moved to Iowa, and after a residence of four years in that state they came to Missouri and settled in Gentry County, where they made their home one year. Their next move was to DeKalb County, and after remaining for eight years they removed to this county. Here Nathan has since resided. He has eighty acres of good average land, seventy acres of which are under cultivation. Since their settlement here the family has made a specialty of raising broom corn, and the manufacture of molasses, manufacturing from 3,000 to 5,000 gallons each year.

farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office Hopkins, was born in New York, on February 1 1, 1825, and when at the age of seven years, he, with with his father's family, emigrated to Ohio, residing there till i860. He then removed to Warren County, Illinois, remaining for about fifteen years, after which time he immigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has eighty acres of land that will average with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. B. is one of our most successful farmers, and a man whose judgment is sought for and adhered to on all subjects, especially pertaining to agriculture. Mr. Bugbee was married February 4, 1847, to Miss Sabra Brooks, a lady of genial habits and in every way worthy to be his helpmate. They have eight children : Angeline P., Estella P., Evander O., Caroline, Nellie E., Fred. L., Carl F. and Earl. They are members of the United Brethren Church.

Simeon Butts

section 36, post office Bedford, Iowa. Prominent among the successful and progressive farmers and stock raisers of this district may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He is a. native of Ohio, and was born September 30, 1843. When at the age of seven years, his father emigrated to Illinois, where young Butts was raised to manhood, receiving the rudiments of the occupation in which he is now so proficient and successful. In 1870, he removed to Iowa, and settled in Taylor County, his residence being just across the Missouri line. Though a resident of Iowa, the larger portion of his farm lies within the border of Missouri, and hence he has been since his residence in that state closely identified with the agricultural interests of Nodaway County. He has in this state 210 acres of as good land as there is in the county, all of which is improved. Mr. Butts was married February 1, 1865, to Miss Lucinda Andrews. They have five children : Charles, John E., Martha, Jessie M., and James A.

Dr. J. M. Cadwallader

physician and surgeon, Gaynor City. The subject of this sketch is a native of Virginia, and was born June I, 1851. While an infant he was removed by his parents to Pennsylvania, and when he was at the age of eight years the family removed to Ohio, where J. M. was raised. At the age of nineteen he began the study of his chosen profession, under the guidance of Drs. Ferguson and Hough, at Mogadore, Ohio, where he remained two years and a half, after which time he attended a course of lectures at the Cleveland Medical College, and after practicing his profession for some time, he graduated at the St. Joseph College of Physicians and Surgeons. When twenty-three old Dr. C. emigrated to Iowa, and began the practice of his profession in Doniphan, of that state, remaining there one year and a half. From there he removed to Buchanan, Taylor County, Iowa, where he practiced three years, and in 1 88 1 came to Gaynor City, where he now resides. Although a new settler of that district, he has by his successful treatment of cases left in his charge, secured a large and increasing practice. He also owns a nice stock of drugs and medicines, and does a good business in that line, having the only drug store in that town. Dr. Cadwallader's reputation as a true gentleman and scholar is of the best, and he is fast gaining a name as a physician to be envied by others of his profession. He was married January 22, 1874, to Miss Mary Pratt. They have two children living: Nellie A., and John Conda.

farmer and stock raiser, section 17, post office Defiance, is an old settler of this county, and a man who has been closely identified with its agricultural interests from an early day. He is a native of Jackson County. Ohio, and was born October 8, 1845. When at the age of eleven years, with his father's family, he immigrated to Davis County, Iowa, where they resided eighteen months, and from there removed to this county, settling in this township. Here the subject of this sketch has since resided- He has 120 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Carrall was married January 17, 1872, to Miss Laura A. Davidson. They have from this union five children : Josie T., Jessie S., Horace S., Bertram and Myrtle. During the war Mr. Carrall enlisted in the State Militia. He is a member of the Odd Fellows' fraternity.

H. Caudle

farmer and stock raiser, section 3, post office Hopkins, is among the prominent and successful farmers and stock raisers of this county, who deserve more than a passing notice. He is a native of Jones County, Iowa, and was born April 23, 1846. When at the age of eleven years, he, with his father's family, immigrated to this state, settling in this county, where he has since resided. He moved on the place which he now occupies in 1876, and has 240 acres of choice land, all of it being under cultivation. Mr. Caudle was married December 20, 1866, to Miss Albinia Keplinger. They have five children : Franklin, Jessie F., Estella? Edward H. and Harry J. At the breaking out of the war Mr. C. enlisted in the Union cause in the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, under Colonel Hull, and served three years. He was but sixteen years of age when he enlisted. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and belongs to the M. E. Church. He has held the office of school director of his district.

farmer, section 10, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Nova Scotia, and was born in 1853. He was there raised to manhood, and in 1875, immigrated to Illinois, settling in Henry County, where he resided three years. From there he moved to Rock Island, and after remaining but a short time, he went to Taylor County, Iowa, where he lived two years, coming from there to this state and county. In March, 1 88 1, he moved on his present farm, where he has eighty acres of good land, all of which he successfully cultivates. Mr. Chisholm was married April 26, 1867, to Miss Ester McCollum. They have from this marriage four children .: Mary M., Elton W., Lucinda B., and Weaver.

E. D. Clark

farmer and stock raiser, section 18, post office Hopkins. Among the old settlers of this district, the subject of this sketch will bear more than a passing notice. He is a native of Sangamon County, Illinois, and was born February 9, 1828. He was there raised to manhood, and at the age of twenty-six years he emigrated to Iowa, settling in Marion County, where he resided about two years. From there he moved to Daviess County, Missouri, and after remaining there five years, located in Harrison County. Three years later he came to this county and settled where he now resides. He has 112 acres of good average land, acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Clark was married in 1826 to Miss Abbie J. Austin. They have from this union seven children : William T., Mary E., Alexander, Sarah B., John P., James E., and Alice J.

W. H. Clark

farmer and stock raiser, section 29, post office Gaynor City. Prominent among the farmers and stock raisers of this district stands the one whose name heads this sketch. He is a native of New Haven County, Connecticut, and was born February 17, 1831. He was there raised to manhood and secured the advantages of an education such as the schools of that vicinity afforded. He is by occupation a locomotive engineer, but of late years has followed the pursuits of farming. At the age of twentyfive years he immigrated to Iowa, remaining one year, when he went to Kansas, and after a residence there of six years removed to Nebraska. Four years afterwards he came to this state and settled in Nodaway County. In 1.870 he moved on the place where he now resides. He owns 230 acres of good land that will average with any in the county, 150 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Clark was married August 9, 1857, to Miss Judith M. North. They have six children: Amanda A., Carolina N., Sylvanus H., Mary M., Bertie O. and Nora N. Mr. Clark has been school director of his district for the past ten years. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, and are liberal contributors thereto.

William Cowen

farmer and stock raiser, section 35, post office Bedford, Iowa, a prominent agriculturist of this district, is a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born October 27, 1836. He was there raised to manhood! and educated, and when at the age of twenty years he emigrated to Cedar County, Iowa, were he remained two years. After this time he returned to his native state, where he followed the occupation of farming. In 1873, ne removed to Missouri, and settled in this county, where he owns 160 acres of land above che average, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Cowen was married June 6, 1 861, to Miss Sarah A. Smith. They have from this marriage nine children: Manford, Laura J,r Sherman, Flora B., Melville, Newton, Charlie, Frank and Elsie M.

William T. Crenshaw

section 1 1, post office Gaynor City. The subject of this sketch was boYrt in Kentucky, March 7, 1829, and while yet an infant, the family emigrated to Tennessee, where he remained until about nine years old, when the family removed to this state. After remaining only six months, they took up their location in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, where they made their home for eighteen months. After that time William removed to Henderson County, and was engaged in farming till 1871., when he immigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he has- since continued to reside. He has 160 acres of good average land, 100 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Crenshaw was married' in Marchr 1859, to Miss Sarah Jones. They have from this union eight children: Laura E.. Zephnia, Herschel L., Althia, Samuel J., Marinda F., Walter and Delphenia. Mr. C. is a member of the Masonic aad Odd Fellows fraternities, and is also a member of the Grange. He is school director of his district, and has held the office of road commissioner.

farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post office- Gaynor City. Although not an old settler of this county, is nevertheless one of our representative farmers. He is a native of Pike County, Ohio, and was born in 181 1. He was there raised to manhood audi remained in that vicinity till 1856, when he emigrated to Iowa, and settled in Decatur County. After a long residence there he removed to- this state and county, locating where he now resides. He has 160 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Davis lias been twice married ; first, to- Miss Elizabeth Holton. They had by this union eight children : Jacob,. Joshua, John, Mary A., Rachel, Isaac, Julia, and Jane. Mrs. Davis' death occurred in 1867. After a

(deceased). The subject of this sketch was a native of New York, and was born in 18 18. He was there reared and educated, and when at the age of thirty-seven years, he emigrated to Ogle County, Illinois. After a long residence there of twenty-five years, in 1879, ne removed to this state, and settled on section 34, where his sons now reside. Mr. Deets was married in 1839, to Miss Hannah Wood. They had from this union three children : Lorenzo, S. W., and Louis P. Mr. Deets' death occurred November 29, 1880. Since that time the children have managed the home place, and have proven themselves progressive and successful farmers. They are men who are highly appreciated in the community in which they reside. They have 310 acres of land, all of which is improved. During the war of the rebellion the two oldest brothers enlisted in the Union army, Lorenzo serving in Company F, Thirty-fourth Illinois Regiment. While with that company he was wounded at Liberty Gap, Tennessee, and was in Hospital No. 1, at Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was with the company for three years, and also for one year with Hancock's Veteran Corps. S. W. was a volunteer in Company M, Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry, and served for two years. He was married in 1867, to Miss Catharine Wilson. They have four children : Minnie, Maude, Samuel M., and William P.

Rev. Francis Braddock Dinsmore

section 26, post office Gaynor City. Prominent among the farmers and stock raisers, as well as among the clergy of this district, stands the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born April 22, 1 8 1 7. He was there raised to manhood. Mr. Dinsmore traces his ancestry to the old Revolutionary stock, being a descendent, on his mother's side, of the great Gen. Braddock, she bearing that name before marriage. Moses S. Dinsmore, the father of Francis, was a native of Ireland, but was of Scotch-Irish parentage. He was raised in America from his tenth year, was by occupation a farmer and teacher. After a long and useful life he passed away in 1836. Mr. F. B. Dinsmore, at the age of twenty years, commenced his studies for his chosen profession in the academy of West Alexander, Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Washington College, Washington County, Pennsylvania. He completed his ten years' course of study at the Theological Seminary, of Princeton, New Jersey. Finishing his studies at the age of thirty, he immigrated to Iowa and settled in Henry County, from which locality, afcer a residence of twenty-five years, in 1872 he removed to this state and settled where he now resides. Mr. Dinsmore was married June 3, 1847, to Miss Jane Patterson, a native of Pennsylvania. They have four -children living : Frances C, John M., William H. and Thomas C. Mr. D. was elected judge of the county court in 1878, and served two years. He has been school director of his district three years. He is by faith a Presbyterian, and is the Pastor of Long Branch Church, having held that charge since its organization. It is due largely to his efforts that the church was organized, and is now in a prosperous condition. He has 415 acres of land that will average with any in the county, part of -which is under cultivation.

William Dixon

section 13, post office Maryville, is among the old settlers and farmers this vicinity. He is a native of Fulton County, Illinois, and was born December 6, 1837. At the age of one year he was taken by his father's family to Andrew County, Missouri, where he was raised to manhood and educated, following his present occupation. In 1848 he, -with the family, emigrated to this county, where he has since resided. R. Dixon, the father of the subject of this sketch, was an old pioneer of this county, and a man who was closely identified with its interests from an early date. Mr. William Dixon has 320 acres of land that will average with any in the county, 200 acres of which are under cultivation. He was married in 1858 to Miss Sarah J. Burns. They have from this union the following children : James C, Cyrildia J., Levander B., Celia E., and Owen W.

William J. Dowts

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Iowa, where he was born, April 24, 1846. He was there raised till 1862, in which year he removed to this state, and settled where he now resides. Isaac Dowis, his father, was one of the first settlers of Taylor County, Iowa, and a man who was closely identified with th^ interests of that count)- from an early day. His death -occurred November 11, 1877. Mr. W. J. Dowis has 240 acres of land, that will compare favorably with any in the county, all of which he has under cultivation. He was married June 7, 1866, to Miss Mary J. Davidson. They have four children : Ora D., Leo, Oscar and Alva.

Mathias Erickson

he was born March 23, 1839. He was there raised to manhood, learning the trade of blacksmith. At the age of seventeen, he immigrated to America, settling near Galesburg, Illinois, where he followed the occupation of farming. After a residence there of sixteen years, he removed to this state and settled where he now resides. He has 320 acres of average land, most of which he cultivates. Mr. Erickson was married in 1866, to Miss Mary S. Holmberg. They have four children : Charles T., Minnie E., Nellie A., and Gracie B. During the late war Mr. E. enlisted in the Union cause, and served in Company D, Seventh Illinois Cavalry Regiment, being chief bugler of that regiment. He was discharged from service November 9, 1865. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also belongs to the M. E. Church, to which he is liberal in contributing toward its support.

William A. Fisher

farmer and stock raiser, section 13, post office Hopkins, an influential farmer and stock raiser of this county, was born in Indiana on the 12th of November, 1834, and was there raised to manhood and educated. He was engaged while in his native state in the occupation of contracting and carpentering. April 16, 1867, he emigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he now resides. He has 160 acres of land that will average with any in the county, ninety acres of which are under cultivation, and he has upon his place a nice residence, and his improvements generally are of the best. Mr. Fisher was married March 30, 1859, to Miss Melinda A. Boyer, a native of Indiana. They have seven -children : Theora A., Ulysses S. G., Lydia E., Indiana E., Lulu F., Hiram, and John E. Mr. Fisher is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was township trustee one term, and has been school director of his district for the past ten years. When first settling in this county he taught the district school now known as the Lone Star school house. This was formerly called by the old settlers, the " Green Horn school house."

Edward T. Gaynor

-section 30, post office Gaynor City, is one of the old settlers and well known men of Nodaway County. He is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1838. When, at the age of eleven years, he emigrated, with his father's family, to America, and settled in Virginia, where he was raised to manhood, there learning the trade of blacksmith. In 1865, he removed to Ohio, where he resided till 1874, when he came to Missouri, and engaged in blacksmithing, where Gaynor City now stands. That village was named in his honor. He continued his chosen occupation till 1881, when he sold his shop to Mr. McLain, and removed to where he now resides. He has 120 acres of land, sixty acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. G. is a member of the A. O. U. W. ; also of the Grange. He was married, in 1868, to Miss Margaret Scowden, an estimable lady.

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, post office Gaynor City. The subject of this sketch is a native of Illinois, and was born on March 22, 1837. He was raised to manhood and educated in his native state, following the occupation of farming and stock raising. In January, 188 r, he immigrated to this state and settled in this county, where he now resides. He has 250 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. G., with pride, traces his ancestry to revolutionary stock, his grandfather being a soldier in that war. R. Gilmore, his father, was a colonel in the war of 1812,. and was also one of the oldest settlers of Warren County, Illinois, and a man who was closely indentified with the agricultural interests of that county from the time of his settling there in 1833. The subject of this sketch was married to Miss Charlotte Yarder, November 15, i860. Mr. Gilmore is a prominent member of the Grange.

Charles F. Gray

section 33, post office Gaynor City. The subject of this sketch was born in Lee County, Illinois, March Sr 1849, ar>d was raised to manhood in his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm. At the age of twenty years he emigrated to Missouri,, locating in this county, where he has since resided. He has eighty acres of land that will average with any in the county, sixty acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Gray was married February 23, 1 87 1, to Miss Mary A. McLaughlin. They have two children : Nellie and Gracie. Mr. G., for the first two years and a-half of his residence here worked at the trade of bridge building, and in 1869 settled where he now resides..

William J. Harris

section 9, post office Oxford, a man who deserves favorable mention,, was born in Platte County, Missouri, August 23, 1842, and was there raised until the age of fourteen years, when he emigrated to Worth County, remaining there till 1877, following his present occupation. At that time he removed to this county and settled where he now resides. He has 140 acres of as good land as there is in the county, 115 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Harris was married October 22, 1866,. to Miss Henrietta Sawyer. They have from this union five children : farmer, section 1, post office Hopkins, was born in the State of Illinois on December 18, 1853, and was there raised to manhood, and educated. He has always followed the occupation of farming. In 1876, he emigrated to this state, and settled in Nodaway County, where he has since resided. He moved on his present place in 1878, and is the owner of sixty acres of good average land, all of which is improved. Mr. Hull was married October 3, 1878, to Miss Sarah Benedict. They have from this union one child, Roy.

C. C. Horn

section 24, probably the oldest settler in this portion of the county now living where he settled, is the subject of this sketch. He was born July 29, 1819, in Kentucky, and was there raised and educated. October 4, 1849, he emigrated to Randolph County, Missouri, where he remained three years, and from there removed to Davis County, Iowa, where he lived till 1853. At that time he went to Taylor County, and after a space of one year came to this state and settled where he now resides. He has 100 acres of as good land as there is in the county, sixty acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Horn has been twice married. First, July 17, 1844, to Miss Eliza A. Jones. They had one child : William F. Mrs. Horn's death occurred in. 1846. Mr. H. was married the second time to Miss Matilda Lockker. They have from this union nine children : George W., Mary E., Martha M., Louisa, Cornelius, Lafayette, Dilly, Lucy and Florence. During the war Mr. Horn was a member of the Union League. He was constable of his township for one term, and also school director for a term of six years.

physician and surgeon, Gaynor City, is among the professional men of this district, and is worthy of special mention. He is a native of Ohio, in which state he was born November 5, 1826. His father, David, was a physician, and also a D. D., and was presiding elder of the M. E. Church of his district. The subject of this sketch at the early age of fourteen, began the study of his chosen profession under the direction of his father, with whom he continued till he attained his twenty-first year. He then attended a course of studies at Race Medical College, of Columbus, Ohio, three years, and after finishing this course, he emigrated to Iowa, and settled in Decatur County. There he commenced the practice of his profession. After a successful career of ten years, he removed to Clarke