Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 6 of 16)

Abraham Boomer

farmer and stock raiser, section 35, is a native of Switzerland, and was born November 12, 1834. He was reared in the town of Burney,, where he received a fair education, and in 1852 he came to America, landing in New Orleans on the 1st of January, 1853. He soon located in Greene County, Indiana, where he was engaged in working by the month on a farm till 1857. In April of the same year he was married to Miss Lydia Overman. They then located on a farm where Mr. B. was engaged in tilling the soil till 1861, when he moved to Macon County, Illinois, and in 1865 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He resided in or near Maryville till 1872, when he located on the farm which he now occupies. His farm now contains 250 acres, all of which is the saving of his own labor and judicious management. Mrs. Booher was born in August, 1835, in Greene County, Indiana. The family of Mr. and Mrs. B. consists of five children living : Isaac, Benjamin, Abraham, Maggie and Ellen, all at home. Two are deceased.

of the firm of Bramblet & Castlaw, hardware merchants, was born in Ross County, Ohio, September 7, 1843. He was reared in his native county, and received an excellent education. When but eighteen years of age, on the 4th of August, 1862, he enlisted in Company B, First Ohio Heavy Artillery, entering as private. He was mustered out as second lieutenant July 20, 1865. Returning to Ross County, Ohio, he was engaged in working at the carpenter's trade till the fall of 1867, when he emigrated to Nebraska, and in the following spring came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and continued his chosen calling for some length of time. He subsequently purchased a farm, and was engaged in farming and dealing in stock till the summer of 1879, but remained in the stock business till recently. At the time Burlington Junction was established, he formed a partnership with J. T. Anderson, and was engaged in the livery business till October, 1880. He was also connected with the firm of Hotaling & Co., in the lumber business. In July, 1881, Mr. B. began in his present business. He was elected to the office of township collector, and at present is a member of the A. O. U. W. His father, William, and his mother, Mary (Barbara) Bramblet, were natives of Ohio.

J. B. Brown

farmer and stock dealer, section 2, post office Burlington Junction, was born December 29, 1844, his mother's home being in Anderson County, Tennessee. There he was reared and educated. In [862 he espoused the Federal cause and enlisted in Battery D, of the First Heavy Artillery of Tennessee, remaining in service for twenty-three months, when he was mustered out at Nashville. In 1869 he moved to his present location, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now owns forty acres of land that will compare with any in the county. He is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, U. D., of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Brown was married April 15, 1866, to Miss M. E. Moore. She was born in the same county as himself, November 23, 1847, and was there reared and educated. They have three children : Flora B., Myrtie and French L. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Brown's father, William, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, Malinda (Overton) Brown, came from Tennessee.

Joel D. Brogan

farmer, section 20, post office Wilcox, was born in Claiborne County, Tenn., March 20, 1828, and was reared in his native state, and has followed farming from boyhood. In 1854, he came to Nodaway County, Mo., where he has since resided, and has improved his present farm which contains 180 acres. He was married April 12, 1855, to Miss Docia Whitton, who was born in Anderson County, Tennessee, November, 13, 1829. They have seven children: Sarah Margaret, born June 6, 1856: Malinda Clementine, born April 20, 1858; Mary Elizabeth, born March 5, i860; John Wesley, born June 9, 1862 ; Redman Birdwell, born June 12, 1866 ; Ada May, born May 30, 1869, and Jennie, born April 21, 1877. In 1862, Mr. Brogan enlisted in Company C, of the Fourth Missouri State Militia Cavalry and remained in service till the spring of 1865, doing efficient duty as a soldier.

James Bryant

is a native of the State of Indiana, and was born at the Narrows of Sugar Creek, in Parke County, January 25, 1827. He is a son of Gabriel and Phcebe (Marsh) Bryant, the former a native of Bryant's Station, Kentucky, and the latter of New Jersey. James was reared in his native county till fourteen years of age, when he went to. Montgomery County, of the same state, where he served an apprenticeship at the tanner's trade, which he followed in Pleasant Hill a short time. He was there married by Rev. William Campbell to Miss Sarah Mcjimsey, on the 31st -day of December, 1848. In 1849 Mr. B. moved to Colfax, Indiana, the town at that time being named Midway. He was one of its pioneers, and re-named the town in the honor of ex-Vice President Colfax. Mr. B. carried on the tannery business in that locality until 1854, when, on account of his failing health, he was compelled to seek another employment and location.; consequently he moved to Fountain Count)-, Indi- ana, and settled on a farm, where he was engaged in tilling the soil til? 1868, at which time he returned to Montgomery County. There he resumed the same calling till 1880, and from that tirue to the present he has been a citizen of Burlington Junction, Missouri, and has been engaged in improving property, building houses, etc. All have become a credit to the city of Burlington Junction. Mrs. Bryant is a native of Ohio, and was born April 19, 1831. She resided in her native state till nine years of age, when, with her parents, she moved to Indiana. She is a daughter of John and Mary A. Heizer. The former of Virginia, and the latter of Pennsylvania. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant consisted of eleven children, five of whom are living : John H., Alice B. (now Mrs. J. G. Kerr, who resides in Pleasant Hill, Indiana), James H., Josiah J., and Willie M. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the M. E. Church.

Bryant & Charles

printers, and editors of the Burlington Junction Post. This firm is composed of J. H. Bryant and Will. C. Charles. The senior member of the firm, Mr. Bryant, is a son of James Bryant (mention of whom is made elsewhere). He was born in Pleasant Hill, Montgomery County, Indiana, September 31, 1849, and was educated in the county schools. He improved his youthful days on a farm, after which he was engaged for three years in teaching school. In 1878 he moved to Maryville, where he began work in the interest of the Maryville Republican, his assistance adding much in the building up of that paper's circulation, he having canvassed the entire county of Nodaway. Mr. Bryant continued as an employee of the office of the Republican for over one year, when he purchased an interest in his present office and became a partner of Prof. B. A. Dunn, the firm name being J. H. Bryant & Co. Prof. Dunn was succeeded by Will. C. Charles in December, 1880, and since then it has gone under the present firm name. Mr. Bryant is a member of the following societies : Burlington Lodge No. 442, A. F. and A. M., Burlington Lodge No. 404, I. O. O. F., Burlington Lodge No. 215, A. O. U. W., and Nodaway Valley Lodge No. 478, I. O. G. T. He was married January 1, 1874, to Miss Mary A. Bever, a daughter of Mathias C. and Mary A. (Elmore) Bever. The former was a native of Ohio, and was born February 14, 1826. Mrs. Mary Bever was a native of Indiana, born March 15, 1829. Mrs. Bryant was born in the same vicinity as her husband, February 4, 1855. She was reared,- educated and married in her native county. They have three children: Fred. E., James II. and Mark C. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the M. E. Church. Will. C. Charles, of the above firm, was born in San Francisco, California, February 15, 1856. His father, Capt. Thomas C. Charles, was a native of Kentucky, and was for a number of years a captain on the Mississippi Packet

Line. Will's mother, (whose maiden name was Margaret E. McPaven), was a native of Mississippi. She died when he was but a child, and when he was about 14 years of age he went to Litchfield, Illinois, where he resided some two years. His father's death then occurred, after which he was a resident of various localities. Mr. Charles' education was obtained principally in San Francisco, California, and Booneville, Missouri. Since attaining his sixteenth year he has been engaged in different occupations, among which was that of a peanut boy on the Illinois Central Railroad, his route being from Centralia, Illinois, to Dubuque, Iowa. In 1873 he began work in the Republican office in Maryville, Missouri, and in that office he learned the trade at which he is now employed. There he remained till the spring of 1879, when he went to St. Joseph and worked in C. P. Kingsbury's job office till the spring of 1880, at which date he went 'to Burlington Junction and worked for J. H. Bryant & Co. till he became associated with that gentleman, forming the present firm. Mr. Charles is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge No. 442, A. F. and A. M., Burlington Lodge No. 404, I. O. O. F., and Nodaway Valley Lodge No. 478, I. O. G. T.

William Bush

farmer, section 2, post office Burlington Junction The subject of this sketch is a native of Germany, and was born March 16, 1838. When about fifteen years of age he came to America, landing at New York City, in the year 1853, and soon located in Stephenson County, Illinois. He was educated in the German schools principally, while in Germany. His father being a miller, William was also reared in that business till the time of his immigration to America, and since then he has followed farming. In 1865, he moved to Hardin County, Iowa, where he remained till the spring of 1872, when he moved to his present location. His landed estate consists of 205 acres, all of which he has earned himself. In 1 861, he enlisted during the war in Company G, Forty-sixth Illinois, and remained in service for twenty-six months, participating in many of the most important battles fought during that time. January 1, 1868, Mr. Bush was married to Miss Matilda Neidel. She was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 1848, and came to Illinois when five years of age. In 1866, she moved to Iowa where her marriage occurred. Mr. and Mrs. B., have a family of five children : Willie H. L., born October 2o, 1868 ; Charley F., born July 23, 1870; Geo. R., born March 21, 1872 ; Albert P., born June 6, 1874, and Harvey E., born November 9, 1876.

Joseph Carter

farmer and stock dealer, section 25, post office Burlington Junction, was born in Union County, Ohio, October 23, 1818. He was reared in his native county and there resided till 1856, when he emigrated to Bremer County, Iowa, remaining as a citizen of that county till 1865. He then came to Nodaway County. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now is the owner of a farm consisting of 372 acres, conveniently located and improved. In February, 1840, he was married to Miss Ann Wilson, who was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, in the year 1822. She died August 24, 1878. They had nine children, seven of whom are living, William, James, Marcus, French, Fay, Joseph, and Mary.

William J. Carter

stock dealer and agriculturist, section 27, post office Burlington Junction. The subject of this sketch is the possessor of 240 acres of land, and resides within three and a half miles of Burlington Junction. He was born in Union County, Ohio, March 10, 1842, and when twelve years of age his parents, Lemuel and Jemima Carter, immigrated to Butler County, Iowa, where the former now resides, his mother having died. Mr. C. was married October 18, 1870, to Miss Eliza J. Brown, a native of Coles County, Illinois. She was born July 19, 1843. In 1875 they moved to their present location. They have had five children : Mabel, born May 26, 1872, and died July 31, 1877; Lemuel D., born December 15, 1874 ; Frank P., born April 14, 1876 ; James A., born January 3, 1878 ; Isabel, born October 24, 1879. Mr. C. is a member of Burlington Lodge No. 442, A. F. and A. M.

William Carter

farmer, section 34, post office Burlington Junction, was born in Union County, Ohio, October 10, 1844, and, when twelve years of age, his parents moved to Bremer County, Iowa. In 1865, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He has followed tilling the soil from boyhood, and owns 400 acres of land in the banner county of the state. He is a member of Quitman Lodge, No. 196, A. F. and A. M. Mr. C. was married January 16, 1873, to Miss Margeret Shelton, who was born in Jackson County, Indiana, July 26, 1853. Her father, James H. Shelton, was a native of Kentucky, and her mother of Rhode Island. The family of Mr. and Mrs. C. consists of four children : Ella H., born November 4, 1873 ; William, born February 18, 1876; Joseph, born November 18, 1877, and Mary, born October 19, 1880.

Nathan Jackson Charter

farmer, section 34, post office Burlington Junction, was born in Washington Count\, Kentucky, November 7, 1826. In 1832, his parents moved to McDonough County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood, receiving a fair education. His occupation during life has been that of a farmer. In 1869, he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His farm contains 105 acres, on which he located in 1872. October, 31, 185 1, Mr. C. was married to Miss Sarah R. Hardesty. She was born in McDonough County, Illinois, February 22, 1836, and died March 24, 1875. They had a family of ten children, of whom eight are living : Nancy E., Lourena I., Mary E., John L., Ida M., Charles W., Olive J. and Perry H. Jonathan Charter and Nancy (Ward) were the parents of N. J. Charter. The former was a native of Tennessee, and the latter of Kentucky.

postmaster and notary public, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Fayette County, October 11, 1846. He was reared in Fayette, Washington and Allegheny Counties, of his native state, and there received his education. When sixteen years of age he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed as an occupation till 1871. In the year 1856, he, with his parents, moved to Burlington, Iowa, where they remained till i860, then returning to Pennsylvania. About the year 1870 they made a second move to Burlington, and in the following year I. B. learned the art of telegraphing, after which he was given a position on the C, B. & Q. R. R., operating for a time at Weaver and at Burlington. In October, 1873, he was transferred to Essex, Page County, Iowa, where he was given charge of all railroad business, acting as their real estate agent and also express agent. While there he was interested in incorporating the town, and acted as councilman for the first year and as chairman during the second. In October, 1876, he resigned the position as station agent, and embarked in the mercantile trade, dealing in groceries and agricultural implements, at the same time running the livery business. In October, 1878, he again accepted his former position with the railroad company, and was transferred to Burlington Junction in June, 1879, where he was given charge of all railroad business at this point. In January, 1880, he again resigned. August 27, 1879, a special post office was established here, since which time he has had the responsibility of being postmaster. In June, 1879, he was appointed a notary public. Mr. C. is also engaged in both the life and fire insurance business, and represents the German Insurance Company, of Freeport, Illinois, and the Farmers' and Mechanics' Mutual Relief Association of Maryland. During the year 1880 he was chairman of the town board. He is a Mason and a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, U. D. He also belongs to Burlington Junction I. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 404, and to the A. O. U. W., Burlington Lodge, No. 215, and is a member of the Good Templars, Nodaway County Lodge, No. 477. Mr. Chrissinger was married March 19, 1873, to Miss Mary Roberts. She was born in Des Moines County, farmer, section 20, post office Burlington Junction, is a native of Piqua County, Ohio, where he was born, December 14, 1853. In 1863, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, with his father, Shadrach Cole, who died in the year 1 868. His mother died in the year i860. George D. now resides on the farm where his father first located, and has adhered closely to agricultural pursuits during life. His farm embraces 160 acres of land, and is very well improved. He was married June 19, 1879, to Miss Jennie M. Mailing, a daughter of Dr. Edward Maning, now of Quitman. She was born in Andrew County, Missouri, August 1, i860. They have had one child, which is now deceased.

Thomas Corken

The subject of this sketch now resides with his son, Samuel Corken, and is supposed to be the oldest man living in Nodaway County, having been born February 29, 1792, in Chester County, Pennsylvania. When but six years of age his parents started for the territory of Ohio, their mode of transportation being principally down the Ohio River on flat boats as far as the mouth of the Scioto River. They then made their way up that stream by a keel boat and landed at Chillicothe, Ross County, though having been compelled to walk a portion of the way while making their journey. At the time of landing there the household furniture was rather limited, and the town consisted of but a few inhabitants, the buildings all being of logs and split and hewed floors. A noted hotel in the place was called the "Red Lion House." The elder Mr. C. and his family shortly located on what was known as the High Bank Prairie and began farming, not on a very large scale, however, as they had to manufacture their own plows, which were mostly of wood and no iron. Flouring mills had not been erected, and in those parts not even a mill for grinding corn. Hominy and dried pumpkin were substituted for bread. Their meat was principally of wild game. Wolves, bears, &c, were numerous. Thomas' schooling was very much limited, having walked four miles while attending school, reading, writing and arithmetic being his only studies. He can remember when all merchandise used in Ross County was teamed from Philadelphia and New York City. October 1, 18 12, he was called as one of a company for service in the war of that year, in which he served forty days, and for which he now draws a pension. For fifty years he has been a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. C. was married June 10, 1819, to Miss Rebecca Jones, who died in this county in October, 1866, she having come here with her husband in 1862. Their family consisted of eleven children, six of whom are now living : Henry, Rachel, Sarah, Samuel and Rebecca. Mr. C, until within the past six years, has been quite strong, and has been a hard working and an honest man.

Henry Corken

farmer and raiser of hedge plants and small fruits, section 15, post office Burlington Junction, is the eldest son of Thomas Corken, of whom mention is made elsewhere. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, July 24, 1820. He was reared in his native county, receiving but a limited education, and was there engaged as an agriculturist till April, 1857, when he moved to Knox County, Illinois. In April, 1862, he located in Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. At the time that he became a citizen here, he was in poor circumstances, being in debt some $3,000, and possessing nothing but his household goods. The debt he has since paid in full, and now owns a farm near the town of Burlington Junction of eighty acres, which is improved equal to any in the county. To make a start in this county, he was compelled to work as a common laborer for some two years, and in the year 1865, he began the raising of hedge plants, which he has since continued. He has also taken a great interest in the cultivation of small fruits, having a fine vineyard. October 3, 1841, Mr. Corken was married to Miss Catharine Kilbourn, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, June 6, 1826. They have six children living: Minerva C. (now Mrs. Herriman); Adassa J. (now Mrs, Dougherty); John D., Rachel V. (now Mrs. Meacham); Thomas M., Henrietta (now Mrs. Sunderland). Two children are deceased: William E. and Charles E. Mr. and Mrs. Corken are members of the M. E. Church. Mrs. C.'s parents, Hiram and Anna (White) were natives of New York.

Samuel Corken

proprietor of the Burlington Mineral Springs, section 20, post office Burlington Junction, is a native of Ross County, Ohio, and was born October 3, 1837. He is a son of Thomas Corken, a pioneer of Ohio, and was reared and educated in his native county, there being engaged in farming till i860, the time of his emigration to Nodaway County, Missouri. He has since adhered closely to farming and the raising of stock. He began life in this county with a small amount of means, but is now in a thriving condition, having a farm of 190 acres and well improved. His residence is a fine structure, and presents a pleasing view. It is situated quite close to the springs, and also to the lake. Mr. Corken was united in marriage to Miss Ellen G. Westfall, October 12, 1862, who was born in Ross County, Oh'o, February 14, 1841. They section 36, post office Burlington Junction. The subject of this sketch is an aged man, whose head has been frosted by the storms of many winters. He was born October 8, [795, and is a native of Wilkes County, North Carolina. In 1804 his parents moved to West Virginia, and in 1805 to East Tennessee. November 30, 181 5, Isom was married to Miss Sally Brown, who was born in Hancock County, Georgia, January 4r 1799. He afterwards went to the Cherokee Nation, and there farmed with the Indians till 1821, when he returned to Tennessee, and in 1830 he moved to Indiana. In 1855 he went to Minnesota, leaving his wife in Indiana while he prepared a home in that new state. While he was there she died, in September, 1864. They had a family of ten children. October 8, 1865, Mr. C. was married to Alida Kent, who was born in New York in the year 1818. In 1870 they moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, where they have since resided. Mr. C. has made farming his occupation during life, and is now able to do most any kind of work in the same line, as he was found shucking corn when the writer called on hint for his eventful history. He served six months in the war of 181 2, for which he now draws a pension.

farmer and stock dealer, is among the most prominent of the early settlers of this vicinity. He is a native of Ross County, Ohio, and was born May 6, 1841. He was educated in the common schools of that county, and in the Ohio Wesleyan University, of Delaware County. His occupation during life has been that of an agriculturist and stock dealer. He resided in Ross County till the year i860, when, with his father, he moved to his present location, where he has since resided. The town of Burlington Junction was laid out on the farm then owned by himself and C. D. Caldwell, they, at that time, being partners. Mr. Davis' landed estate in this vicinity, at the present time, consists of 720 acres, besides town property. He has disposed of considerable real estate since the founding of this place. He is a Mason, and a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, U. D. September 14, 1862, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Jones, of Ross County, Ohio, who was born February 14, 1842. By this union there have been five childred, only two of whom are now living, Effie J. and Elizabeth. Colonel John H. Davis, the father of W. H. Davis, was born in Pike County. Ohio, in the year 1817. He was raised in Ross County, that state,, and there remained till i860, being engaged in farming. He was a member of the Ohio Legislature for two years, having been elected about 1854. Upon coming to this county, he located land now in the corporation of Burlington Junction, and was the founder of the Ohio Settlement, which figures conspicuously in this vicinity, a settlement consisting in all of over sixty families. Mr. D. now resides in Butler County, Kansas, to^ which locality he moved two years ago. He is there engaged in the stock business. For forty years he has been a local minister in the M. E. Church. During the late war he acted as colonel in the state militia,, and was also a member of the great convention on the constitution. He has been twice married. First, in 1836, to Miss Elizabeth Strong, who was born in Jackson County, Ohio, in 1818, and died in 1848. They had four children : Martha J., W. H., J. J. and James. His second marriage occurred in the year 1848, to Miss Rachel Corken, of Ross County, Ohio. By this union they have had five children : Thomas B., Rebecca, Samuel, Sarah and Charles ; they lost one.

Jared J. Davis

stock dealer, section 10, post office Burlington Junction. The subject of this sketch was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 28, 1843, and was there reared and educated. During the fall of i860 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, with his father, Col. J. H. Davis. He has made farming and dealing in stock his occupation during life, and now owns a farm containing 140 acres, well improved and conveniently located,, adjoining the town of Burlington Junction. Besides this he also hastwenty acres of timber land. Mr. Davis is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, No. 442, A. F. and A. M. He was married December 5, 1869, to Miss Mary A. Jones, a daughter of Caleb and Eliza (Wakeman) Jones. Mrs. Davis was born in Ross County, Ohio, July 9, 1844. Her father was a native of Ohio, and her mother of New York. The latter now resjdes with the subject of this sketch.

Henry Deets

farmer, section 29, post office Wilcox, was born on the sea, while his parents were immigrating from Germany to America, on the 13th of September, 1846. They landed at Baltimore, and located in Jackson County, Indiana. Henry's father died in Indiana in a few months alter their arrival, and when but twelve years of age, his mother died. The maintainance of life depending on his own exertions, his educational advantages were very limited. In 1855, he went to Louisa County,. Iowa, where he remained till 1857, when he returned to Indiana. Previous to this time he had been on a farm. He then began railroading,.

which business he followed for a period, when, in the year 1855, he went to California, where he was engaged in mining till the spring of 1867, then returning to Indiana. In 1867, Mr. Deets came to his present location. He now has a well improved farm, which he has by his own efforts made from the wild and unbroken land. In April, 1867, he was married to Miss Sarah E. Kelley, of Indiana.

William Duncan

farmer, section 26, post office Burlington Junction, is a son of John and Margaret (Wright) Duncan, the former of North Carolina, and the latter a native of Tennessee. The subject of this narrative was born in McDonough County, Illinois, December 27, 1833. His avocation during life has been the same as at the present time. In 1869 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His landed interest consists of 160 acres. Miss Ella Birton became the wife of William Duncan Febiuary 17, 1856. Mrs. D. was born in Kentucky, September 5, 1834. They have had eight children : Jane, Margaret, Noah S., Thomas, Allen, Nora E., Clarence J. and Edna A.

Will R. Gay

attorney at law, was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, June 10, 1859. He was educated in his native county, taking a thorough course at Edinboro, where he completed his studies in the year 1878. He was then engaged in teaching for some time, and in March, 1879, he came to Missouri, and began the study of law with Beech & Lane, of Maryville, Nodaway County. He continued his studies with them till April, 1880, when he came to Burlington Junction and formed a partnership with W. A. Burdick, forming the firm known as Burdick & Gay, in November, 1880, being admitted to the bar. The firm dissolved partnership in June, 1881. Mr. Gay is also engaged in the real estate and insurance business. His success has been of remarkable note, having began with nothing in the way of finances, but possessed of an indomitable will and purpose to achieve victory, he has risen high in the estimation of all, and ha*s been prosperous. He is at present holding the office of city attorney. His father, Sanford Gay, was a native of Canada, and his mother, Amada (Burdick) Gay, of Pennsylvania. Mr. Gay is a Mason and a member of Burlington Junction Lodge U. D. He is also an Odd Fellow and a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, No. 404, and of the Nodaway County Lodge, No. 477, I. O. G. T. Of this he is state deputy. He was married August 29, 1880, to Miss Julia Albaugh. She was born in Rice County, Minnesota, September 18, 1858. When she was but ten years of age her parents moved to Maryville, Missouri, where she was educated, and afterwards was for some time engaged as teacher in the Maryville schools. Her parents, Moses and Sarah (Williard) Albaugh, were both natives of Ohio.

of the firm of Gittings & Neighbors, lumber dealers of Burlington Junction and Fairfax, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Union Count)', July 27, 1830. When three years of age his parents moved to Indiana, where they remained one year, and then located in Illinois. After residing in different counties for a few years, they settled in Henderson County. E. E. was reared as a farmer boy, and followed the same in Henderson County, Illinois, till 1872, when he emigrated to Neosho County, Kansas, where he was engaged in the mercantile trade for two years. In the year 1874 he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and located on a farm, where he remained till 1876, then coming to Maryville, where he was engaged in the lumber trade till 1879. At that time he came to his present location, making his first sale of lumber on the 9th of July, of that year. He is now one of the leading citizens of the town. Mr. G. is a member of the town board, and is greatly interested in the welfare of the city. He was married January 29, 1859, to Miss Mary R. Mudd. She was born in Hart County, Kentucky, November 9, 1840. They have six children : Laura, William W., Thattius, Electus, Anna M., and Joseph.

James Griffey

farmer and stock dealer, section 6, was born in Andrew County, Missouri, on the 28th of September, 1848. When about two years of age his parents moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood, except during the years 1863-4, when he engaged in freighting to the mountains. His farm contains 280 acres, and Mr. G. has recently erected a convenient residence. He was married February 22, 1866, to Miss Martha Davison, of Missouri. They have seven children : Edward, Mary J., Goodman, Charley, Ida, Ella and Adah. John Griffey, the father of the subject of this sketch, is a native of Kentucky, and was one of the first settlers of Nodaway County. He now resides in Daviess County, Missouri.

Washington H. Griffith

farmer, section 30, was among the earlier settlers of Nodaway Township. He is a native of Bourbon County, Kentucky, where he was born May 21, 1 82 1. When two years of age, his parents moved to Lewis Count)-, of the same state, where he was reared and educated, his educational advantages being rather limited. In 1839, ne immigrated to Missouri, and located in Andrew County, the inhabitants at that time being Indians and wild animals. In 1845, Mr. Griffith came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and has since resided on the same farm, having entered a part of what he now owns. Consequently, all improvements have been made by his own labor, or under his supervision. His landed estate consists of 623 acres. Mr. G. is a member of Quitman Lodge, No. 196, A. F. and A. M. October 2, 1850, he was married to Miss Bethlehem Cain, who was born in Platte County, Missouri. She died in August, 1866. Their family consisted of seven children : Amanda (now Mrs. Workman); Austrella, Baxter, Henry B., George W., Thomas J. and Milton.

Judge Samuel F. Guthrie

farmer, section 17, is the fifth of a family of ten children, sons and daughters of James and Margeret (Phelps) Guthrie. The former was a native of Kentucky, and was born August 1, 1793, and died in Nodaway County, Missouri, March 30, 1873. Mrs. Margeret Guthrie was a native of Ohio, and was born September 2, 1793. She also died in Nodaway County, Missouri, January 15, 1876. The subject of this sketch was born in Boone County, Missouri, March 12, 1822. In October, 1832, his parents moved to Moniteau County, Missouri, and February 26, 1840, Samuel went to Platte County, Missouri. In 1.842, he settled in Buchanan County, Missouri, from which location he came to Nodaway County, in the spring of 1854. Judge G. has since resided on the same farm. His occupation during life has been that of a farmer. His landed estate embraces 359 acres of land, all of which is well improved, his house and barn buildings being of great credit to the township. In 1880, he was elected for four years as one of the County Judges, and has continued to fill that position with great credit, always deciding cases in a most impartial manner. He is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, No. 442, A. F. and A. M. May 26,. 185 1, Judge Guthrie was married to Miss Allie A. McCoy. She was born in Moniteau County, Missouri, January 4, 1832. They have had nine children, of whom six: are living : Cordelia C, Virgil A., Laura C, Madora A., Amanda M. and Charley V. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the old school Baptist Church.

D. Heald

Among the various branches of business which are to be found in Burlington Junction, the jewelry business is not in the rear, but is shown to be represented in a manner which is a credit to any town, regardless. of size or population. D. Heald, who is engaged in this trade, is a native of New Hampshire, and was born in Hillsborough County, February 28, 1834. He was reared and educated, in his native county, and.

being a natural mechanic, has learned many trades during life, of all of which it is unnecessary to speak. When seventeen years of age he began at the cabinet business, which he followed till the fall of 1862, when he enlisted in Company C, Eleventh New Hampshire Infantry and remained in service till the close of the war, when he returned to his native county and resumed the trade of cabinet making for one year. In 1867 he emigrated to the west and located in Exira, Audubon County, Iowa, and was engaged in farming for two years, when he commenced at the jewelry business in Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa. There he continued for about one year, and after this he was engaged in working for a short time at the same calling in Anita, Cass County, Iowa. He then located in Casey, Guthrie County, Iowa, where he remained till November 5, 1879, when he came to Burlington Junction, Missouri, and has since taken much interest in the town, now being a member of the town board. He belongs to the A. O. U. W. Mr. Heald has been twice married; first, in November, 1857, to Miss Sarah A. Wood, who was born in New Hampshire, April 7, 1835. She died in December, 1867. They had two children : Willis E., and Mary S. Mr. H. was married the second time December 25, 1868, to Miss Mary J. Wood, a sister of his first wife. She was a native of the same state.

brick manufacturer, contractor, etc., was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 2, 1844. He was reared and educated in his native town, and was religiously instructed by the lamented James A. Garfield. Till the breaking out of the war, Mr. H. was engaged in the milling business. In 1862, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Twenty-fourch Ohio Infantry, and was mustered out at Nashville, July, 1865, having been in service for two years and nine months. He participated in many important battles. After being released from service, he returned to Cleveland, where he was occupied in chair manufacturing till 1867, and in January of the same year, he was married to Miss Silistria Lebby. After this he moved to White County, Illinois, where he located on a farm, and in 1869, he moved to his present location. Mr. Herriff was engaged in farming till the spring of 1880, when he engaged in his present vocation with his father, the firm name being Herriff & Son. He has since been doing a thriving business. He was elected justice of the peace in the spring of 1879, ar*d was the first justice to do any official business in Burlington Junction. Mrs. Herriff was born in the town of Bedford, Ohio, May 15, 1841. Their family consists of two children.: Rufus W. and Edwin F.

carpenter and contractor. Among those who have been identified with the growth of Burlington Junction may be named the above mentioned person, who was born September 5, 1852, in St. Louis, Missouri. When five years of age he accompanied his parents, Ernest and Elizabeth Hinze, to Fort Madison, Iowa, where he remained till sixteen years of age, then returned to St. Louis. There he learned his trade, which he has since followed as an occupation. In the fall of 1876, he went to Illinois, and was there employed on bridge work by the C, B. & Q. Railroad Company for two years, when he went to Creston, Iowa, and in a short time came to his present location June 3, 1879. He helped to build the first house in the town. Mr. H. is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge No. 404, I. O. O. F. August 30, 1880, he was married to Miss Annie C. Frederick. She was born in Ft. Madison, Iowa, October 17, 1854. Mr. Hinze's parents now reside in Ft. Madison. His father came to America from Germany in the year 1841, and located at Wheeling, West Virginia, and in St. Louis in 1844.

William Hobbs

farmer, section 25, is a native of England, and was born January 25, 1837. In 1850 he went to sea, working on vessels till the beginning of the war, and in December, 1861, while in New York City, he enlisted in the navy, and remained in service with the gulf squadron till the close of the war, when he was discharged as a petty officer. After being released from duty he went, to the town of Duncan, Stark County, Illinois, where he was engaged in the mercantile trade until 1873, the time of his location in this county. Since then he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now has a farm of 1 20 acres. July 4, 1868, Mr. Hobbs was married to Miss Nancy Ginrich. She was born in Stark County, Illinois, May 20, 1848. They have two children : Watt M. and Mary J.

George H. Hotaling

is a member of the firm of George H. Hotaling & Co., of Burlington Junction, Joins & Hotaling, of Clearmont, Missouri, and Hotaling, Cram & Co., of Braddyville, Iowa. He was born April 23, 1840, and is a native of Albany County, New York. His father, George E. Hotaling, and his mother were both born in the same county - the former July 23, i79f, and the latter on the 3d of July, 1801. They also are now living in that county. There the subject of this sketch was reared and educated, his boyhood days being passed on the farm. When eighteen years of age he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he followed in connection with farming for about seven years. In the spring of 1870 he moved to Galesburg, Illinois, where he remained till the spring of 1871, when he located on a farm in Taylor County, Iowa, and in August, 1872, settled in Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri. There he began in the lumber business as general manager for Goodsill Brothers, continuing the same till June, 1879, when he moved to his present location. Here he has since been engaged in the lumber trade, under the present firm name. They furnished the greater part of the lumber used in building up the town of Burlington Junction. Mr. Hotaling is a member of the I. O. G. T., and belongs to Nodaway County Lodge, No. 477. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and were among the founders of that denomination in Hopkins. July 6, 1865, he was married to Mrs. Mildred E. Boyd, her maiden name being Robbins. She was born in Lewis County, New York, May 20, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. H. have a family of five children : William E., Walter N., Nettie L., Charles S. and Nellie.

John Houston

farmer, section 10, .was born in Jackson County, Indiana, December 15, 1 83 1. When nine years of age he, with his parents, moved to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1 84 1 , and, in 1847, came to Nodaway County, Missouri. The subject of this sketch accompanied his parents during various moves, and soon became a citizen of Nodaway County. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now his landed estate consists of 430 acres, all of which is the savings of his own labor and judicious management. Mr. H. is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, No. 442, A. F. and A. M. He was married April 21, 1859, to Miss Sarah Orm, who was born in Rush County, Indiana, October 12, 1844. She died August 20, 1871. They had a family of four children': Lou E., born August 24, 1862; William N., born October 15, 1864; Mary E., born Februarv 27, 1867, and Leonard, born March 7, 1869. The parents of Mr. H. were William and Martha (Flinn) Houston, the former of Delaware and the latter of Virginia. They were pioneers of Indiana, and also of this county. Their family consisted of five boys and five girls, John being the sixth in the family. He was in the Home Militia of Missouri, during the war. At the time of Lincoln's first election there were fifteen votes cast in the three townships - Lincoln, Atchison and Nodaway - John being the only. one to vote for Lincoln.

Christian Huddle

was born in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, July 3, 1793. His father died when Christian was but one year old. He was reared by his different uncles, though knocked about from one place to another, and had a poor chance to receive an education. When about fourteen years

-of age he went to Shenandoah County, Virginia, where he remained till the age of seventeen. Until this time he had worked at various occupations. He then went to Richmond, Virginia, and enlisted as a State Guard at the penitentiary, and was at the great theatre fire on the night of December 26, 1811, having been stationed there, and was on the stage at the time that the fire began. Becoming disgusted with the dreadful sight he resigned his position, but was not released till the following June. He then returned to his native county and bound himself as an .apprentice to learn the carpenter's trade, and on the 12th day of July, 1812, he enlisted in the war of .that year, remaining in service till January 24, 1813, when he was discharged. Previous to this time, however, he had been taken sick, and was not able to return home. In a short time he returned to his native county and completed his trade. He now draws a pension for his servicesin the <war of 18 12. In 18 15 Mr. Huddle went to Ross County, Ohio, where he followed his trade. At this he has worked principally during life, till within the past few years. He has for some time made his home with his children, and now lives with his daughter, Mrs. Eliza Walker, with whom he has remained since 1876. Mr. H. made three trips to. this county before settling here, one in the fall of 1867, one in the fall of 1870, and another in the year 1873. He was married March 6, 18 17, to Miss Nancy Kelley, who was born on December 29, 11798, in Virginia. She went with her parents to Ross -County, Ohio, when but two years of age. She died in that county July 3, [867. They had a family of five children : Eliza, Martha, Mary A., (now dead), Quincy, (now deadj, and Socrates. They also raised one child, Warren L. Johnson, who now resides in Ross County, Ohio. Martha, his second child, is married to Stephen Walker, and resides in "Ross County, Ohio. Socrates, his only son, now lives in Peabody, Kansas. Eliza, his oldest daughter, was born in Ross Count)', Ohio, December 9, 1817. She was there reared and educated, and there was married November 22, 1838, to Jesse H. Walker. He was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, June 29, 18 12, and when two years age his parents moved to Ross County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was a carpenter by trade, but followed various branches of business during life. He moved to Nodaway County in the spring of 1865, and located on a farm now joining the town of Burlington Junction, where he was engaged in farming till the date of his demise, May 30, 1879 The family of Mr. and Mrs. Walker consisted of ten children : John A., the oldest son, who was brought home from the service with fever, died shortly alter his arrival ; Nancy A., (now Mrs. Jones); William H., Christian, Mary A., (now Mrs. Drennan); Martha A., (now Mrs Edmisten); Pauline, \ now Mrs. Barnum); Alma J., who died in this county, and many years before her death had been engaged in teaching. The next child died while quite young. The last, and the only one at home, is Littie F., who is employed as teacher in the schools of Burlington Junction. Out of the family now living six have been educators.

dealer in groceries, is a native of New York, and was born in Orange County, March 14, 1823. He was principally educated in his native county, receiving fair educational advantages, having been kept in school most of the time until grown to manhood. In 1843, Mr. H.'s parents moved to Ulster County, of the same state, and when seventeen years of age, he chose the practice of medicine for a profession. He immediately began his studies, and after continuing them for a number of years, attended the Medical Institute of New Jersey. In 1847, he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he remained one year, and then located in Madison, Wisconsin, where he began his practice, he being of the homoeopathic school, which has become so noted in the larger cities. In the locality mentioned he continued his practice till 1861, when he moved to Northwood, Worth County, Iowa. There Dr. Hunt introduced his system of practice, which was met with great success. He continued to labor there till May, 1877, when he moved to Maryville, where he was engaged in practicing for one year, when, on account of failing health, he retired from his profession. In 1880, he moved to Burlington Junction, where he has since been engaged in the grocery business. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and while in Northwood, Iowa, organized the first Sabbath School in the town. He was also a member of the school board, taking much interest in educational matters. Dr. H. is an active member of the school board of this town, having been elected for three years. He is a Mason and a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, U. D., he being their master. He is also a member of the I. O. G. T. He was married July 3, 1847, to Miss Eliza Wakeman, who was born in Ulster County, New York, December 18, 1828. They have three children : Amanda M. (now Mrs. Perkins), born May 23, 185 1 ; George H., born May 18, 1853 I Ida F., born June 4, i860. She has been teaching in the schools of Burlington Junction for some time, and is employed at present, being an instructor of both the English and Latin languages. Dr. Hunt's father, Joseph, and his mother, Maria (Wood), were both natives of New York. The former was born in Pullman County, and died in Dane Count)-, Wisconsin, in the year 1872. The latter was born in Dutchess County, and died in Ulster County, in the year 1840. Their family consisted of eight boys and four girls, the subject of this sketch being the ninth in the family.

Charles H. Hungate

born in McDonough County, Illinois, July 14, 1842. He was reared and educated in his native county, completing his education in the high school of Macomb. After leaving school he was employed as an educator for about five years. In 1867, he went to Hamilton County, Iowa, where he followed the occupation of farming, and has since continued the same. In 1868, he returned to his native county, and in 1870 he moved to Louisa County, Iowa. In the spring of 1875 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he now resides, his farm containing eighty-five acres. Mr. Hungate acted as justice of the peace one year, and is now the assessor of Nodaway Township. February 18, 1862, he was married to Miss Polly A. Short. She was born December 15, 1839, in Marion County, Kentucky. When sixteen years old, she moved with her parents, James and Sallie (Harding) Short, to Illinois. The family of Mr. and Mrs. H. consists of John T., born January 15, 1870; James R., born November 28, 1872, and Quinton W., born March 12, 1877.

James Johnston

farmer, section 2. The subject of this sketch is a native of Ross County, Ohio, where he was born November 15, 1816. The hair of his head is white, and has been frosted by many long winters, but he is a man still possessed with a great amount of energy. His landed interest includes 277 acres of tillable land and fifty acres of timber. His orchard is one of more than ordinary merit, he having been greatly interested in the raising of fruit, and which he has made a study for some time. Mr. J. has resided at his present location since 1867. He made his home in his native county till 1852, when he located in Piqua, Ohio, and in the year 1863 he moved to Piatt County, Illinois, where he remained till the t'ime of his immigration to Nodaway County, Missouri. February, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Jane Maxwell, who was born in West Virginia, January 9, 1826. Three children are the fruit of their union : Collin, Ellen and Norris.

William A. Jones

farmer, section 10, P. O. Burlington Junction. As one of the more distinguished citizens of Nodaway Township we mention the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Ross County, Ohio, and was born December 28, [818. He was reared in his native county and was there educated, and has made farming his chief occupation from boyhood. In 1842, he went to Pike County, Ohio, where he was engaged for some time in buying grain and feeding stock. February 2/y [845, he was married to Miss Kaehael Teaster. They remained in Tike County till the fall of [863, when Mr. Jones came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and, in the follow- ing spring, moved his family here also. While in Pike County, Ohio, he was for about three years occupied in the mercantile trade. Since his immigration to this county he has adhered closely to agricultural pursuits. His landed estate now consists of 470 acres. Mr. Jones represented the county of Nodaway for four years in the State Legislature, being elected in the fall of 1866, and re-elected in the fall of 1868, serving with great credit to himself. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of the Ohio M. E. Church, of Burlington Junction, and contributed liberally in the building of the church edifice, he being one of the trustees at that time. Mrs. Jones was born in Pike Cqunty, Ohio, April 10, 1825, and remained in her native county till married. Their family consists of seven children, now living, whose names are : Emma (now Mrs. Rittenoure) ; Rachael J. (now Mrs. Evans) ; Sarah (now Mrs. Mitchell) ; Mary (now Mrs. Montgomery) ; Laura S., Carrie and John W. They have lost one.

Fletcher Jones

farmer, section 29. The subject of this 'narrative was born in Ross County, Ohio, May 16, 1827. He grew to manhood in his native county, and there received the benefits of a common school education. His occupation during life has been that of an agriculturist, and in which he has been very successful. He sojourned in his mother county till the spring of 187 1, since which time he has been a citizen of Nodaway County, Missouri, and has finely improved the farm where he now resides. His landed estate amounts to 320 acres. Mr. Jones was married December 5, 1852, to Miss Mary A. Ring. She was a daughter of Ira and Sarah (Moore) Ring - the former of Vermont, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Jones was born in Ross County, Ohio, July 10, 1830. Their family consists of nine children: Rachel A. (now Mrs. Dixon, who resides in Ross County, Ohio), Love S. (now Mrs. Dalbey, residing near Burlington Junction), Mary A., Ida J., George M., William, Samuel A. and Wesley W. Their oldest daughter, Sarah J., who was married to Solomon E. Dubois, recently died at her home in Nebraska, leaving a family of two children : Florence E. and Solomon F., who are now cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Jones.

Collins Jones

farmer, section 22, is a son of William and Jane (Corken) Jones, and was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 24, 1828. He was reared in his native county, and was there engaged in his present occupation till 1857, where he emigrated to Stark County, Illinois, being one of the pioneers of that county. In 1867 he came to his present location, where he has succeeded in making him a farm of eighty-four acres. He was married March 26, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth Blake. She was born December 6, 1835, and is a native of New York. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Jones consists of eight children : Rebecca J., Francis W., Sanford W., Margaret A., Mary, Oak, Adda, and Florence. Two children are deceased.

D. W. Jones

farmer and stock raiser, section 17, was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 2, 1836. He received the advantages of a good common school education while in his native county, and was there engaged in farming, which he has followed as an occupation during life. In 1864, Mr. Jones came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and located on his present farm, where he has since resided. He has gradually risen among the more successful agriculturists, and now has a farm of 220 acres, unsurpassed by any in the Nodaway Valley, both in natural qualities and improvements. His house, which is deserving of more than ordinary notice, was erected in the year 1880. Mr. Jones was married March 2, 1858, to Miss Emma Radford, who was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, April 3, 1837. Their family consists of five children : Weldon R., Chloe, Nellie, Willie and Preston.

J. H. Lemon

farmer and stock raiser, section 6, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Luzerne County, August 16, 1842. When but a child his parents moved to McDonough County, Illinois, where he was raised to manhood. The principal part of his education was taught him in the Prairie City Academy, of McDonough County. After retiring from the school room as a student he was engaged in teaching for several years, and as an educator was spoken of in high terms. In 1862 he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Nineteenth Illinois Infantry, and was mustered out at the close of the war as sergeant, having participated in many important battles. He received a slight wound during the campaign. After being mustered out of service Mr. L. returned to McDonough County, and in 1872 moved to Hancock County, of the same state, and in the year 1875 he came to his present location, where he has since been occupied in tilling the soil and dealing in stock. He now has a well improved farm of 360 acres. He has acted as justice of the peace since the spring of 1881. June 23, 1870, he was united by marriage to Miss Emily Kautz. They have five children : William P., Charles W., Sadie, Lillie A. and Nellie J. Mrs. L. is also a native of Ohio.

parents moved to Ringgold County, Iowa, where he was reared on a farm, and followed farming till the breaking out of the late war. In 1862, he enlisted in the Eighteeenth Iowa Infantry and remained in service till the close of the war, when he was mustered out at Davenport, Iowa, having served in the frontier service and participated in a number of important battles. Mr. McReynold's father, during the war, had moved to Worth County, Missouri, to which county J. E. returned after receiving his discharge. Shortly after this time he went to Marion County, Iowa, where he was engaged at his present occupation till the year 1874, when he moved to Worth County, Missouri. In this vicinity he was engaged in working at his trade till April of 1879, when he moved to his present location, and was the first to engaged in that occupation in Burlington Junction. He has since been liberally patronized by this community, and is considered by his customers to be one of the finest mechanics in Northwest Missouri, having made it his close study for a number of years. He makes carriage and buggy work a specialty. Mr. McReynolds was married August 5, 1866, to Miss F. E. Guncan. She was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, July 8, 1849. They have four children : Orval, Bernal B., Clyde C, and Darling D.

dairyman, section 21, was born in Ross County, Ohio, on the 1st of September, 1846. He was educated in the common schools of his native county, and then took a commercial course at Chillicothe, Ohio. In October, 1865, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and in the spring of 1874 located on the farm where he now resides. He has followed farming during life, and on the 8th of October, 1879, he opened up a dairy, in which he has met with great success. His farm is within two miles of Burlington Junction, and contains 240 acres. Mr. Mendenhall was married March 19, 1866, to Miss Mary Wakefield, who was born March 23, 1845. She is a native of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. She went to Ohio when eleven years of age, and was educated at Ewington, Ohio. She immigrated to Atchison County, Missouri, in the year 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Mendenhall have a family of five children : Nina E., Thomas W., George W., Annie M. and Charles W. Mr. M.'s parents, John and Sarah (Jones) Mendenhall, were both natives of Ross County, Ohio. The former died in this county, November 4, 1876. The latter now resides with her son, the subject of this sketch, he being the only one of the family living.

James Mitchell

reared and educated there, and has followed farming from boyhood. In 1865, he accompanied his parents to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. His landed estate embraces 410 acres, most of which is well improved. His residence being one among the best in the township. It was erected in 1875. Mr. Mitchell was married April 15, 1875, to Miss Sarah Jones, a daughter of W. A. Jones, a prominent citizen of this township, and whose sketch appears elsewhere. Mrs. M. is a native of Pike County, Ohio, and was born December 3, 1852. They have three children : Ella, born November 6, 1876; Eunice T., August 29, 1878, and Eva K., October n, 1880. James Mitchell, the father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Ross County, Ohio, November 21, 18 12, and followed the tailor's trade principally during life. He was married July 23, 1839, to Miss Ellenor Dougherty, who was also born in Ross County, Ohio, August 18, 1815. They moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1865, where Mr. M. died June 5, 1870. His wife survived him till November 27, 1879. They had a family of eight children, James being the only one living.

L. D. Moore

carpenter, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, December, 1830. He was reared in his native county and was there educated. In February, 1853, he went to Mason County, Illinois, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuit till 1857, when he learned the painter's tuade, which he followed for six or seven years. He then began t© learn his present vocation, which he continued in Illinois till 1875, when he located in Jasper County, Iowa. There he remained till the spring of 1879, at which date he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and began work on bridges for the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad Company. In January, 1880, he located in Burlington Junction, and has since been successfully engaged at his trade. He is a member of the I. O. O. I7., and of the Masonic fraternities. Mr. Moore was married November i8» 1851, to Miss Martha Winebourner. She was born March 17, 1831, and is a native of Ohio. They have four children : Celia L., Francis M.» Lizzie and Durdany. The parents of the subject of this sketch were Israel and Elizabeth Moore. The former was a native of Pennsylvania, was born August 19, 1799, and died in August, 1873. The latter was a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1803, and died in 1877. Their family consisted of thirteen children, L. D. being the sixth in the family.

county, and was there principally educated. His occupation was farming till 1830, when he began in the dry goods business, which he continued two years, at this time being located in Perry County. There he commenced the study of medicine in 1837, and after preparing himselt for the profession, he began practicing in Jackson County, where he continued two years. He then moved to Ross County, where he resided till 1844, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and has been a resident of Burlington Junction since it was incorporated as a town. He has been engaged in the drug business since February, 1881. Dr. Meyers was married February 14, 1833, to Miss Sarah Moore. She was also born in the same county as himself, in the year 181 1. They have had six children, of whom five are now living : Mary, Emma, Cynthia, Gertie, and William H.

George W. Nicholas

farmer and stock dealer, section 23, post office Burlington Junction, was born in Vinton County, Ohio, July 29, 1821, and was reared in his mother state, being brought up on a farm and has followed agricultural pursuits during life. In the spring of 185 1, Mr. N. emigrated to Stark County, Illinois, where he resided till 1868, when he moved to Page County, Iowa, and in the spring of 1870 he became a citizen cf Nodaway County, Missouri. He is now one of its prominent men. His landed interest consists of 160 acres, with modern improvements. His orchard of 300 trees is in good bearing condition. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the late war in company E, 112th Illinois Infantry, and was mustered out July 3, 1865. In November, 1863, he was taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tennessee, and was held in a number of dens, in all about fifteen months. Mr. N. is a member of Quitman Lodge No. 196, A. F. and A. M. March 6, 185 1, he was united by marriage to Miss Winnie Humphrey. She was born in Vinton County, Ohio, October 6, 1832. Fifteen children were the fruit of their union : Eliza A., deceased ; John S., William E., Henry E., Thomas A., Pearley L., Electa J., Lydia C, Nellie E., Martha E., Nora A., Cora A., Zephie F., Emily M., deeased; and James G. The father of the subject of this sketch, John Nicholas, was a native of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, where he was born in February, 1800. When four years of age he went to Ohio, and there remained till 185 1, when he moved to Stark County, Illinois, and in 1876 came to Nodaway County, Missouri. While in Ohio he was married to Miss Eleanor Graves, who was born in January, 1801, and was a native of North Carolina. When quite young she went with her parents to Ohio. They had a family of. fourteen children, of whom there are seven boys and two girls living : Lydia, Joseph, Jonathan, George W., Joab, Leonard, Thomas, Ellen and William H. H. Mrs. Nicholas died January 10, 1879, and Mr. Nicholas died August 16, 1879.

Joab Nicholas

farmer and stock dealer, section 28, was bom in Vinton County, Ohio. March 2, [836, and in 1850, with his parents, he moved to Stark County, Illinois. In [868, he located in Atchison County, Missouri, and in the spring of 1S75, settled in Nodaway Count)-, where he has since resided. He has been engaged in various branches of business during life, but his main occupation has been that of a farmer. His landed estate consists of 440 acres, all of which is well improved, his residence ami outbuildings presenting an inviting appearance. He has one of the most convenient bams in the township. Mr. Nicholas was married September 15, i860, to Miss Alcinda Colwell, of Stark County, Illinois. They have eight children: Albert C, Miles A., Laura E., Frank W., Charley IX Cora E., Willie P. and Jimmie.

Leonard Nicholas

farmer and stock raiser, section 23. He was born in Vinton County Ohio, October 5, 1837, and when about twelve years of age, with his parents, he moved to Stark Count}-, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. In 1873 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now has land amounting to 155 acres, all of which is well improved. Mr. Nicholas was married June 10. [88l, to Miss Sarah Davis. She was born in Pulaski County, Virginia* October 17, 1845.

William H. Nicholas

farmer and stock dealer, section 24, was born in Vinton County, Ohio, December 23, 1844. When he was six years of age his parents moved to Stark County, Illinois, and in the year 1876 he came to his present location. He was reared on a farm and made agricultural pursuits his occupation during life, excepting the years 1877 8-, when he was engaged in the hardware trade at Quitman. February 18, l86<>, he enlisted during the late war, in Company B, of the Seventh Illinois, ami was mustered out July 9th of the same year. His landed estate consists of 2^0 acres, with more than ordinary improvements. Mr. Nicholas is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, No. 442, A. F. and A. M. He has been twice married - first December 20, 1800, to Miss Mary M. Colwell. She was born in Peoria Count)', Illinois, in September, 1847, and died October 14, [868. They had one child: Delia, now deceased. Mr. X. was married the second time September 10, 1872, to Miss Sarah Darby. She was bom in Ross County, Ohio, September 24, 1854. They have five children now living : Nettie P., Pearley D., Charley, Ann ami Allie - and one son. Elmer 1 .., is deceased.

J. P. Ring

is <if the firm of Dyche & Ring, dealers in general merchandise-. March [3, [846, the population of Andrew County, Missouri, was increased by one who grew to manhood in that county and whose name is now u ed as the subject of this sketch. In 1 86 1 Mr. Ring went to the mountains, where he remained till [869, having during this time made one trip to the states. While in that country he traversed through most of the territories, being engaged in freighting the principal part of the time. lie was for quite a period occupied in supplying the Union Pacific R. R. with ties. In the fall of [869 he left Salt Lake City for Taylor County, Iowa, where he was engaged in the mercan.tile trade for eighteen months, then locating on a farm in the same county, where: he remained till the fall of 1879. At that time he settled in Burlington Junction, where he has since been doing the leading business in the mercantile trade, being liberal and accommodating to his patrons. Mr. Ring was married April 7, 1871, to Miss Sedora Fleming. She was born in Leavenworth County, Kansas, in April, 1855. They have three children : Lethie, Walter O. and Charles W. The parents of Mr. Ring, Jesse and Catherine (Peck) Ring, were both natives of Ohio.

farmer and stock dealer, section 1 1, was born in Ross County, Ohio, July 12, 1844. He was reared on a farm, and has since made farming and dealing in stock his occupation. When about thirteen years of age, his parents moved to Fayette County, Ohio, and, in 1867, he came to hispresent location. He has recently disposed of his farm, which contained 285 acres. Mr. Rittenoure was married April 3, 1872, to Miss Mary A. Miller, a native of Clinton County, Ohio. Two children constitute the family circle, Thornton M. and Ella.

A15Raham South

farmer, section 33, was born in Washington County, Maryland, De< ember 4, 1823. He was reared and educated in his native county, and was there engaged in tilling the soil till 1850, when he emigrated t<> I County, Illinois, where his time was also spent in the same manner. In 1870, he located in Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has sinceresided. His landed estate contains 172 acres. In November, 1868, Mr. South was united in marriage to Miss Sarah McCoy, also a native of Washington County, Maryland. They have four children : Walter A., Lillie, May, and Maudie. Mr. South's parents were both born in Maryland. His father was reared and died on the same farm on which he was born.

C. W. Spear

grain dealer, was born in Lenawee County, Michigan, July 6, 1834. When fourteen years of age, his parents moved to LaPorte County, Indiana, where he grew to manhood, receiving his education principally in the subscription schools of pioneer fame. In 1853, the family moved to Bureau County, Illinois, and while there C. W. attended the seminary at Princeton for some time. He was reared on the farm, and has followed farming more or less during life. While in Bureau County, he was engaged in the grain business for nearly two years, and, in the spring of 1874, moved on a farm near Maryville, Missouri. In January, 1875, he moved to Page County, Iowa, where he remained till October, 1879, when he moved to his present location, and began in his present shipping the first car load of grain from Burlington Junction about the 1st of October, 1879. Mr. Spear has since done a large part of the grain business of this place. He is a member of the Masonic, I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W. fraternities. His marriage occurred April 12, 1857, to Miss Louisa E. Foot. She was born February 24, 1841, in Fitchville, Huron County, Ohio. The)' have seven children, all natives -of Bureau County, Illinois : Julia A., born February 3, 1858 (she was married August 18, 1875, to Millard Owen, and now resides in Andrew County, Missouri,); Charles L., born September 12, 1859; Francis I., born May 20, 1861; P^ddie E., born April 16, 1863; Luellen, born November 9, 1866 ; Rosa M., born March 3, 1870, and Lola I., born August 8, 1872. Mr. Spear is also engaged in the grain business at two other points, Quitman and Skidmore. He is recognized as one of the live business men of this section of Missouri.

Rev. W. B. Sunderland

was born in Piqua County, Ohio, October 6, 18 12. When ten years of age, his parents moved to Fairfield County, of the same state, where he was reared and educated, completing his education in a six months subscription school. When sixteen years of age he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed as an occupation till 1854, having located in Ross County, Ohio, in 1850. From 1854, till 1858, his time was occupied in the milling business, when about 1858, he was burned out of saw mill, flouring mill, store ami dwelling, losing property to the amount of ten thousand dollars. He was for sometime out of employment, and at the beginning of the war assisted in recruiting companies for service. In the year 1863, he immigrated to this township, since which time he has been actively engaged in preaching the gospel, he having united with the M. E. Church in 1840. He received license to preach in the year of 1852. At the time of his locating in Nodaway County, the circuit in which the minister preached extended all over the county, yet but one regular M. E. Church building had been erected within the count)-. Mr. S. was married August 21, 1834, to Miss Margaret Williams. She was born January 1, 1814, and is a native of Pennsylvania, but was reared in Ohio, residing in Fairfield County when married. They have six children : Rebecca (now Mrs. Fields), Samuel, George W., Hester (now Mrs. Rodgers, a widow at home), Caroline (now Mrs. Wood), and James B.

of the firm of L. Tessier & Co., dealers in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, trunks, valises, boots, shoes, etc., Burlington Junction and Tarkio City, Missouri, was born January 1, 1846, and is a native of Hyacinthe, Canada. He was thoroughly educated in the French, Latin, Greek, and English languages, having graduated from the Hyacinthe College in the year 1861. After this he went to Montreal, Canada, where he was engaged in the clothing business till he was seventeen years of age, when he located at Lowell, Massachusetts. He was there employed for sixteen months by Dr. James C. Ayers as his French correspondent, after which he accepted a position as salesman in a clothing store at Worcester, Massachusetts, which he continued to occupy till 1866. From that time he was employed by Field, Leiter & Co., of Chicago, lor thirteen years, being inspector during eleven years of that time. In 1878, Mr. T. settled in Corning, Iowa, where he was engaged in general merchandising till the spring of 1880, when he moved to his present location. He commenced in the business which now occupies his attention and accepted W. M. Crowley as a partner in June of the same year, opening the second store at Tarkio City, Missouri, in November. Mr. Tessier was married to Miss Laura M. Champlin, June 12, 1878, at the St. Mary's Church, of Chicago, by Rev. A. G. Lambert, of the Jesuit College. Mrs. Tessier was born in Randolph, New York, February 11, 1845, and had resided in Chicago some time before the date of their marriage.

William H. Walker

farmer and stock dealer, section 16, was born in Ross County, Ohio January 15, 1844. He was reared and educated in his mother county, and was there principally engaged in farming. In May, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-Sixth Ohio Infantry, and participated in many of the most important battles during the war, and was mustered out of service at Chattanooga, Tennessee, July 25, 1864, having during the latter eighteen months served on the engineers' corps. After being mustered out Mr. W. returned to Ross County, Ohio, and in 1865 he emigrated to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided, his residence now being in the same section as Burlington Junction. His landed estate consists of 472 acres. Mr. Walker was married December 25, 1868, to Miss Mary A. Maines, who was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, January 30, 1848. She located with her parents in Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1865. The family of Mr. and Mrs. W. consists of five children : Charles E., born October 10, 1869 ; Annie L., born May 18, 1871 ; Everett, born March 15, 1873 ; Maggie, born February 27, 1875, and Alma E.r born January 23, 1880.

C. L. Walker

farmer and stock dealer, section 12, was born in Ross County, Ohio, November 21, 1846. He was reared in his native county and was there educated. He has adhered closely to agricultural pursuits and dealing in stock during life, at which he has been quite successful, having a farm of 160 acres. Mr. Walker was married December 29, 1869, to Miss E. Myers. She was also born in Ross County, Ohio They have four children : Frank D., Frederick S., John H. and Jesse E.

Wheeler Brothers

merchants, are sons of Joseph H. and Susannah (Caples), both natives of Maryland. Andrew Wheeler, of the above firm, was born in Carroll County, Maryland, September 22, 1852. He was reared and educated in his birth place, and when but a boy he began to learn the shoemaker's trade, which he followed in his native county till 1879. He then went to Creston, Iowa, where he remained but a short time, and in April of 1879 he came to his present location, and was the first merchant in the town, making his first sale of goods July 26. Business was carried on under the firm name of Wheeler Brothers till October 15, 1880, when the firm was changed to A. Wheeler on account of the death of his brother, Abraham A. Wheeler, and November 23, 1881, he accepted as a partner his brother, Washington T. This is now the leading firm in the town. Andrew Wheeler is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge No. 404, I. O. O. F. He was married December 21, 1876, to Miss Eliza Buckingham, who was born in the same county as himself, April 5, 1858. She died January 5, 1878. Mr. W. was again married Dec. 28, 1880, to Miss Belle, a daughter of Dr. and Margaret Gillette. She'was born in Hancock County, Illinois, February 1, 1856. They have one child, Maggie May, born November 9, 1881. Washington Wheeler, of this firm, was born in Carroll County, Maryland, November 15, 1838. He was reared and educated in his native county, and began working at the shoemaking trade when quite young. This he followed in his native county till 1864, when he traveled over Ohio, Indiana, and other states for one year. He then returned to Carroll County, Maryland, and in 1870 moved to

Woodberry, Baltimore County, Maryland, where he was principally engaged in the mercantile trade till June, 1881, when he came to Burlington Junction, and November 23d, became a partner in the firm as before stated. He was married May 15, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth A. Saeffer, a daughter of Andrew and Sarah (Selmon) Saeffer.

J. E. Wilson

farmer and stock dealer, section 30, is a native of Guernsey County, Ohio, where he was born August 30, 1828. When about eight years of age, he, with his parents, moved to Union County of the same state. There J. E. was reared to manhood. He has followed farming as an occupation during life. In 1852 he moved to Whiteside County, Illinois, where he sojourned one year, and then emigrated to Bremer County, Iowa. In 1865 he located where he now makes his home. His landed estate consists of nearly 600 acres, all of which is improved. During life he has been justice of the peace several years, holding that position while in Iowa for eight years. Mr. Wilson is a member of Quitman Lodge, No. 196, A. F. and A. M. He was married August 20, 185 1, to Miss Elizabeth Mcllroy. She was born March 17, 1832. They have had six children, four of whom are now living: Josephine L., born August 12, 1852 ; James P., born February II, 1855; Orvis F., born September 10, i860; and Lillie M., born September 21, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the M. E. Church.

Moses Albaugh

of the firm of Shortell & Albaugh, proprietors of billiard hall and saloon, is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, and was born November 18, 1827. He was there reared to manhood and received his education, and, at an early age, learned the trade of painting. That he is thoroughly conversant with that art may be inferred from the many fine jobs done by him in this city. In 1852, he emigrated to Iowa, and settled in Linn County, where he resided, working at his trade for three years, when he removed to Minnesota, then a territory. He resided in that state ten years, and from there he removed to this city, in 1868. Since his arrival here he has been recognized as the leading painter of the county, which reputation he deserves. He continued the business till December,

1 88 1, when he became associated with Mr. Shortell in the present business. Mr. A. was united in marriage May 12, 1853, to Miss Sarah Wilgerd, a native of Pennsylvania. They have four children living : Charles \\\, Julia S., Mary E. and William D. He has been an alderman of this city one term. Thus far, in his present bnsiness, Mr. A. has been successful, and their billiard room is a very fine one.

Judge Ira K. Alderman

of the firm of White & Alderman, attorneys and counselors at law, was born in Morgan County, Ohio, May 23, 1841. His father, Asahel A. Alderman, was a native of Ohio, and his mother, whose maiden name was Eliza A. Biddison, was principally raised in the same state. Ira was reared to manhood at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on the farm and receiving an education in the neighborhood schools. When seventeen years of age he commenced teaching, and after having taught some three years, (making preparations to attend college), the war broke out. He then hastened to the front, and enlisted on the 12th of August, 1861, in Company B, Thirty-Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, which was under General George Crook. He served for over three years, taking part in some of the hardest fought battles of the war, among which were the Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Chickamagua, and many others. The constant exposure of Mr. A. proved disastrous to his health, but he remained in active service until the term of his enlistment had expired. He was discharged at Columbus, Ohio, on the 14th of September, 1864. After remaining some three years at home, recruiting his health, he moved westward and landed at Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri, on the 22d, of April, 1866. In the latter part of December of the same year he came to Maryville, Nodaway County, where he engaged in teaching, and was one of the first teachers in the present school building. By this time his health had become improved, and in the summer of 1867 he returned to Ohio. On the 31st of July of that year he married Miss Hallie S. Lallance, a worthy lady, of French-American origin, daughter - if [ohn Lallance, a resident of Ohio. She was born in Meigs County, Ohio, May 12, 1843. In October, 1868, Mr. Alderman returned with his wife to Maryville. He gave his attention to mercantile pursuits until the fall of 1870, when he was elected judge of the probate court of Nodaway Count)', and filled this position for four years with great credit to himself and constituents. He commenced the study of law while in Ohio, but completed his studies here, and was admitted to the bar in [871. In 1874 he actively engaged in the practice of law, his profession. In August, [879,he formed a partnership with L. [sham White, his present partner. They enjoy a large and lucrative practice, and have taken a front rank among the members of the Nodaway County bar. As careful, shrewd and pains-taking- lawyers, they have the entire confidence of those with whom they have business relations. Politically, Mr. A. is a staunch Republican, and the party finds in him an able advocate of its principles. He has been an active member of the M. E. Church for the past twentyone years, and is at present superintendent of the Sabbath School. In May, 1880, he was a lay delegate to the General Conference at Cincinnati. His family consists of three children : Dale V., born July 14, 1869; Ada A., born May 8, 1871, and Ira Verne, born January 16, 1877. One son, Glen L., is deceased.

John G. Allen

the son of James and Delilah (Wright) Allen, was born near Salem, Washington County, Indiana, September 10, 181 1. His father, a carpenter by occupation, and his mother were both natives of North Carolina. John attended the old subscription schools of pioneer fame, to some extent, but obtained his education chiefly by self application. He remained at his birthplace until the age of fourteen, when he accompanied his parents to Putnam County, Indiana, and there resided until he came to Missouri, in the fall of 1838. He settled in Buchanan County, which was inhabited by roving bands of Indians, bought a claim, erected a log cabin, and cleared a farm, and there remained for twelve years. The country becoming settled, he was induced to locate in Nodaway County, which he did in 185 1. He purchased a claim having a cabin upon it, and commenced the improvement of his farm. Since then he has been an industrious citizen, and now owns 270 acres of land. A handsome residence adorns the site of his first dwelling, and from it a good view of Maryville, seven miles distant, is obtained. His orchard contains some 600 trees. Kelley Station, on the line of the Wabash Railroad, is situated on a part of his land, and the place is well stocked. During the war, Mr. A. endeavored to remain at home, but was unable to do so, and consequently he drilled many of the first companies, subsequently being elected captain of a company of the Enrolled Missouri Militia. He finally enlisted in the regular service, and was commissioned first lieutenant, serving as long as his health permitted Upon resigning he returned home. Mr. Allen has been twice married. First, in 1832, to Sally Cole, a native of Kentucky. They had three children : Jehu C, born December 5, 1833 ; James H., born January 24, 1838, and John G., born August 24, 1840. Mr. A. was again married in 1844, to Miss Nancy Graves, a native of Tennessee. Their family consists of Rebecca E. (now Mrs. Richard A. Bennett), born April 26, 1846; Jacob M., born October 8, 1852 ; George W.,born July 22, 1854; Marcus D. L., born December 8, 1855 ; Benjamin F., born February 21, 1857; Delilah

A. (now Mrs. George McConnell), born April 24, 1863, and Martha G., born October 3, 1865. The youngest son, Benjamin F., and the youngest daughter, Martha G., now remain at home. The son is at present -conducting the farm and managing the business. Mr. A. is a member -of the I. O. O. F., belonging to White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, of Maryville. He helped to organize that lodge, and was one of its charter members. He has filled the position of school director for several terms. He is Republican in politics, and a member of the Christian Church. Now in "his seventy-second year, Mr. Allen is still energetic and sociable, and possesses many friends to cheer him in his declining years.

Joseph E. Alexander

There is no man in Nodaway County more favorably known than Judge Alexander. He is the third of eight children of Alexander T. and Mary (McCormick) Alexander, and was born in Missouri, September 1, 1 8 1 5. His parents were natives of Lincoln County, North Carolina. They came to Missouri in 1809, and settled on a farm in Washington County, where they lived until the death of the father, in 1848. Mr. Alexander spent the early part of his life on a farm. His opportunity for acquiring an education was very limited, being simply what the common schools of a frontier settlement afforded, they being few in number and inferior in quality, but he made the best use of his advantages, and by reading and personal observation, he has acquired such general information as has given him a prominent place in society. He removed to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1842, and in the spring of 1843 -came to Nodaway County, locating five miles southwest of Maryville. Here he entered and opened a farm, and for a number of years had all the difficulties of a pioneer with which to contend, characteristic upon the first settlement of a new country. He was one of Nodaway's substantial agriculturists until 1869, when he took up his abode in Maryville. In 1849 ne was deputy sheriff, and filled the unfinished term of sheriff, the regular incumbent of that office having resigned and gone to California. In 1862 he was appointed by the governor as one of the county judges. In 1864 he was elected sheriff, serving for two years ; as an official, Judge Alexander was found to be one of the most staunch and trustworthy. His views were clear and logical, indicating excellent judgment and a live interest for his adopted county. During his residence he has been interested to some extent in mercantile pursuits, and was a member of the first banking house in Maryville. The judge has a fine library of well selected publications, is a great reader and an interesting conversationalist. He was married October 30, 1837, to Miss Mary Ann Currier, of Orleans County, Vermont. They have seven farmer and stock raiser, section 5, was born in Washington County, Illinois, February 13, 1834, and was the son of William Alexander, a school teacher, and a native of Louisiana, and Parthena B. (Jones) Alexander, of West Virginia. James resided at his birthplace until 1844, when he accompanied his parents to Illinois, and in 1849 to Appanoose County, Iowa. His youth was principally spent in the States of Illinois and Iowa. April 11, 1856, he came to Missouri, and located in the northeast corner -of the county, on section 4, township 65, range 33. In the fall of i860 Mr. A. returned to Appanoose County, Iowa, but came again to Nodaway County in the fall of 186 1. In May, 1877, he went to Kansas, but in two month's time returned. He now has 185 acres of land, an orchard of about 200 trees, and some graded stock, with necessary buildings. He was married April 1, 1855, to Miss Maria L. Hendery, daughter of John Hendery, a native of Virginia. This gentleman also came to Nodaway County at the same time of his son-in-law's arrival. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander have one child: Mary Ann, born July 19, 1863. He has held the offices of school director and road ovefseer. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. He is Democratic in politics, and belongs to the Christian Church. Mr. A. is also the owner of two residences in Maryville, and one lot east of the square and one lot near the Advent Church. His first bill for taxes in this county was seventy-five cents, and now it is about on an average of $100.

Clark Andrews

was born in Richland County, Ohio, August 11, 1834. His father was William Andrews, and his mother's maiden name was Fannie Clark. Both were natives of Connecticut, and were among the pioneers of Richland County. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, in his native state, until fifteen years of age, and, in 1849, ne removed to Wisconsin, where he remained until 185 s. He then went to Minnesota. He enlisted, during the war, in Company F, First Minnesota, and was in the Army of the Cumberland. He served until the close of the war and participated in the grand review at Washington. In 1870, Mr. A. came to Missouri, and, since that period has been identified with the interests of the county. He was married in i860, to Miss Louisa Pitch, a native of New York. Their family consists of five children : Edward L., Ernest W. J., Eva L., Arthur C. and Harley H.