Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 8 of 16)

J. F. Farmer

proprietor of the only exclusive boot and shoe house of Maryville. is a native of Virginia, and when four years of age, was brought by his parents to Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa, where J. F. was reared to manhood, receiving the benefits of a good English education. His father was a banker, and the son assisted his father in the bank for a time, and afterwards commenced his mercantile experience. In i88r, he came to Maryville, and embarked in his present business. His stock is large and well assorted, representing the leading standard manufag^ tures, and he already is doing a large and satisfactory business, a representative citizen of Nodaway County, is one of the prominent thoroughbred stock raisers of Northwest Missouri. He was born in Washington County, Kentucky, March ir, 1832. His father was Isaiah Farris, and his mother's maiden name was Elizabeth McDowell, both natives of Kentucky. His father's occupation was that of a stock dealer, and the son early formed a taste for the business, and has pursued it as an occupation. His experiment in his native state became an assured fact, and in selecting a wider field for his exertions in this direction he selected Nodaway County, Missouri, and in 1874 made this county his home, and there is no one industry that has done more to give a reputation to the county, and in making it so prominent, East and West, than the interest taken in its fine stock, and to those who have had the taste and enterprise in prosecuting this business is deserving the gratitude of all who are benefitted by the county's growth and prosperity. His herd embraces sixty head, representing strains of the best families, at the head of which are " Rose of Sharon," " Young Mary," "Louan," "Ruby's Arabellas," "Josephines," and others, all Rates stock, rich in Dutchess blood, and all eligible to the highest record in standard herd books. Mr. Farris was married June 16, 1864, to Miss Mary Williams, of Howard County, Kentucky. Their family consists of three children : James T. Ruford I. and John C.

Dr. R G. Ford

was born July 8, 1824, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, near a town named Somerset. His father at one time was wealthy, being one of the leading citizens of his neighborhood. Rourne spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, and received that vigor of physical life and purity of mind incident to country life. He obtained as good an education as could be acquired in the neighboring schools at that time, and afterward studied medicine with Dr. William Stone, a celebrated physician of Somerset, who subsequently went to California, and continued the practice of medicine there. After finishing his studies Dr. Ford began the practice of medicine in his own neighborhood, and continued it for several years. In the spring of 1850 he went across the plains to California, where he remained eight months. During all that time he suffered much from inflammatory rheumatism, and was disabled thereby from engaging in any active pursuits. He then returned to Kentucky, and resumed the practice of medicine in his old field. In 1853 he came to Nodaway County, and settled in Maryville, where he entered into the practice of medicine. In 1856 he moved to the present site of Barnard, and bought a mill, which he superintended for about two years. He then moved back to Maryville, and continued the practice of medicine until i860, when he was elected County Clerk of Nodaway County. He held this office about seven years, but voluntarily resigned it during the war, Mr, Joseph Jackson becoming his successor. By his own exertions and by judicious investments in real estate, Dr. Ford acquired considerable property. After resigning the office of county clerk he engaged in an active business life, manufacturing brick and erecting many buildings in Maryville, in connection with some practice of his profession. In 1875. he was elected justice of the peace, and re-elected in 1877, and held the office until the time of his death, which occurred September 1, 1878. At the time of the doctor's demise, all the Maryville papers contained fitting tributes to his personal worth and character. From many such notices we quote the following from the Maryville Democrat of that date : "It can truthfully be said that B. G. Ford was a man respected by all who knew him. Honest himself, he believed all others to be so, and hence could be easily imposed upon. He had large benevolence, and any object of charity, if in his opinion worthy, could command the last cent in his pocket. His was a tender, generous heart, always open and susceptible to appeals for sympathy. * * * * He possessed many noble traits which will be cherished in the hearts of those with whom he was most intimately related in this life. He was a good man, one respected and honored by all who knew him. Such was Bourne G. Ford." July 30, 1854, Dr. Ford married Miss Lucinda Lemmons, of Maryville, who still resides there. As the result of this union there have been born nine children, whose names according to their ages are as follows : Medora, Eliza, Katie, Elizabeth, Ionia, Charlie, Otta, Mattie and Helen.

James S. Frank

of the firm of J. S. & M. C. Frank, dealers in real estate and negotiators of loans, is a native of Owen County, Kentucky, and was born November 7, 1830. He was reared with a mercantile experience and followed it for many years. Removing from his birthplace to Carroll County when young, he continued to reside there until his removal to Nodaway County in 1881. He was married in 1852 to Miss Eva P. Craig. By this, union there are seven children : Milton C, associated with his father in business ; John E. and Joshua C, living in DeKalb County, Missouri ; Eva, James D., Inda C, and Laura. Milton C. Frank was born in Carroll County, Kentucky, December 8, 1852, and was educated at Washington and Lee University. He studied law and was graduated from the law department of the Kentucky University in January, 1874. In March, of the same year, he came to Nodaway County, and settled first at Graham. After a residence there of eighteen months he located in Maryville. He was married December 7, 1875, to Miss A. Kavanaugh, who was born and reared in Nodaway County. They have three children : Eva, Archer, and James S.

John P. Frazee

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, was born on a farm, in Richland County, Ohio, April 16, 1832, and was the son of Joshua and Anna (Pitman) Frazee, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio. When eight years of age, John accompanied his parents to Andrew County, Missouri, where he was reared, receiving a common school education. He there passed through many hardships, incident to pioneer life, and, in 1840, his father went to Liberty, Clay County, Missouri, for corn for bread, being obliged to pay one dollar per bushel for it. The family, in the meantime, were out of bread, and had to live on buttermilk for two days. In the spring of 1853, he came to Nodaway County, and, in 1855, he entered a portion of land where he now resides. On this he settled when the county was sparsely populated, and was among the pioneers here. He now owns 320 acres of land, and makes stock raising his principal business, having excellent facilities for that occupation - feed lot, running water, etc. He has an orchard of 400 apple trees, and small fruit, peach trees, grapes, etc. Mr. Frazee served in the Home Guards during the war. He was married December 22, 1870, to Miss Celia Shanks, daughter of William Shanks, of this county. She was born December 6, 1846. They have four children : Rosella M., born May 1, 1872 ; Lawrence H., born February 21, 1875 ; Chester J., born May 19, 1878, and Alpha W., born February 1, 1881. Mr. F. has held the position of road overseer. He is a Greenbacker in his political preferences, and a member of the Christian Church.

Rev. Alfred C. Gann

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, was born in Union County, Pennsylvania, on the 14th of April, 1837. His father, Christian Gann, was a native of Pennsylvania, and by occupation a shoemaker. His mother, whose maiden name was Annie E. Cummings, was born in Pennsylvania. Alfred was raised at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on the farm and receiving his education at Lewistown Academy and at Williamsport. He then turned his attention to teaching, and taught for some fifteen terms. About this time he traveled from one place to another as a Methodist preacher, and served for two years in the Baltimore Conference. In 1865 he went to Bellevue, Ohio, thence to Flat Rock, same state, where for two years he taught the high school at that place. On the 8th of March, 1866, he married Miss Hannah M. Close, a daughter of Daniel Close, of Bellevue, Ohio. They immigrated west in the fall of 1868 and settled in Andrew County, Missouri, about six miles north of Savannah, remaining until 1879. He was one of the most active workers while he resided there, and assisted in organizing a church and erecting a $2,000 building on a part of his farm. Mr. Gann located on his present farm in Nodaway County on the 14th of February, 1879. He owns 360 acres of improved land, has a fine residence situated a short distance south of the city of Maryville, and also a good wind-mill and creamery, fine orchard, etc. His farm is well stocked with graded stock. When nine years of age his mother died, and he went on the bench with his father to learn the shoemaker's trade at the age of ten. He followed that business until seventeen, working at odd times. He is a self-made man, and has worked his own way up through life. He is at present largely interested in buying and selling stock. Mr. G. still holds the position of local preacher in the M. E. Church, and preaches twice a month, gratuitously. Mr. and Mrs. Gann have had two children : Byron L. C, born June 6, 1867, and Christian Le Grand, born October 1, 1870. They are active christian workers, and hold their membership in the church at Maryville.

was born in Jackson County, Indiana, April 18, 1840. His father, David Garrett, was a native of Kentucky, while his mother, formerly Miss Elizabeth Sparks, was a native of Indiana. Mr. T. was reared to manhood at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on the farm and receiving the benefits of a common school education. When nineteen he commenced to learn the tinners' trade, and served a two-years apprenticeship. On the 20th of August, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Eighth Indiana Cavalry, and took part in twenty-nine battles, among which were Green Run, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Prairieville, Stone River, the Atlanta Campaign, and many others. He was discharged on the 30th of October, 1864. He afterward went as a volunteer under General Kilpatrick on his raid. He was wounded in the head at the battle of Stone River. At the close of the war Mr. G. turned his attention to farming and stock raising in his native county. He started west on the 28th of February, 1868, and landed at Maryville March 1st, of that year. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising, and since that time has improved six farms, purchasing uncultivated land, improving and selling it. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres adjacent to the city of Maryville, part of which lays inside the fair grounds. He also has fifteen acres inside the town limits. He has a good residence in the southeast part of town, and is quite largely interested in the raising of Poland China and Berkshire hogs. On the 7th of December, 1881, Mr. Garrett became associated with Messrs. Airy & Son in the grocery business. They have a large and complete stock and do a flourishing business. He is a member of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, A. F. & A. M. Politically he is a Republican. He has been twice married ; first, on the 18th of April, 1864, to Miss Sarah J. Stafford, a native of Jackson County, Indiana. She died in April, 1873, and left two children : Charles, born June 24, 1865, and Oliver, born July 8, 1867 ; two are deceased. He married again September 5, 1873, to Mrs. Josephine Forbes, a native of Jackson County, Indiana. She has one child by her former husband, Elizabeth E. Forbes, born in July, 1861, (now Mrs. C. H. Airy, of Maryville.) By his second wife Mr. G. has four children : Berdella, born in April, 1875 ; Lula, born in April, 1876 ; Jennie, born in March, 1878, and Frank L., born in April, 1880. Mrs. G. is a member of the M. E. Church of Maryville.

James B. Gates

farmer and stock raiser, section 13, was born near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on the 19th of May, 185 1, and is a son of S. G. and Eva (Fitzgerald) Gates, the former a farmer by occupation, and a native of New York, and the latter of Pennsylvania. When three years of age James was taken to Muscatine County, Iowa, by his parents, they locating about ten miles west of Muscatine. There he was principally reared as a farmer boy. At the age of twenty-one, he commenced on his own account, and moved on a rented farm. In 1874, he came to Missouri, and on the 26th of April of that year, he located in Nodaway County, where he now owns a farm of eighty acres, well watered and stocked, upon which is a young orchard of 225 trees, and an excellent barn. He has earned his own way through life, and is worthy of his success. March 31, 1874, Mr. Gates was married to Miss Minnie C. Moore, daughter of John Moore, a native of Jones County, Iowa. They have two children : Laura A., born September 23, 1876, and Lilly M., born November 18, 1880. Mr. G. is a Republican. He has taken great interest in educational matters, and is a well informed man.

Lemuel E. Gault

farmer and stock raiser, section 21, was born on a farm in Blount County, East Tennessee, on the 29th day of November, 1840, and is the son of John and Mary (Logan) Gault, both natives of that county. Lemuel was brought up on a farm at his birthplace, and received a common school education. When twenty-six years of age, he left his home and started west, locating in Andrew County, in the fall of 1866, from whence, after a short stay, he came to this county in the spring of 1868, and settled where he now resides. The land was wild prairie, and he was among the first to make his home on the prairie. He at present owns 160 acres of land, improved and stocked, upon which is an orchard of 140 trees, and a maple grove two and a-half acres in extent. Mr. Gault was married November 5, 1873, to Miss Mary J. Roberts, daughter of Andrew

Roberts, a native of Virginia. They have four children : Maudie, born August 4, 1874; Lawrence, born November 19, 1875 ; Monte Verdie, born December 12, 1877, and lea E., born January 15, 1879. Mr. Gault has held the office of school director. Politically, he is a Republican. He was brought up religiously in the Presbyterian faith.

T. W. Gaunt

nurseryman, was born in Staffordshire, England, on the 4th of April, 1830. His father, Thomas Gaunt, and his mother, whose maiden name was Catherine Wooley, were also both natives of England. The former kept a fruit and flower garden. T. W. was reared to manhood in his native country, and received the benefits of a good business education. He started for America on the 3d of August, 1853, and landed in New York City on the 1 2th of September of the same year, and remained with some friends in the city that winter. In the spring of 1845, he immigrated west to McDonough County, Illinois, where he was engaged with Smith & Franklin, nurserymen, remaining there some twelve months. They then desired to start a nursery in Andrew County, Missouri. Mr. G. came west to take charge of it, arriving in April, 1855. He came from there to Nodaway County in 1857, and started a nursery at Maryville. He now has one of the finest nurseries in Northwestern Missouri. He owns over seventy-two acres of land adjoining the town plat of Maryville ; has a handsome brick residence, and keeps a large and well selected assortment of the best varieties of trees, to which he is constantly adding. Since becoming a resident of this county he has taken a leading part in its building and improving. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and held the position of captain of Company G, Thirty-sixth Regiment Missouri Militia. He is a member of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, A. F. and A. M., of Maryville. In his political views he is a staunch Republican. He is a strong temperance advocate, and every good cause receives his support. His capital in commencing life was an excellent constitution and willing hands. He early determined to leave the mother country, and laid his plans to run away when eleven years old, but did not leave home for America until twenty-three years old. Mr. Gaunt was married January 20, 1861, to Miss Mary Ann Castillo, daughter of Michael Castillo, a native of Kentucky. They have four children : Josephine, born October 28, 1861 ; Martha J., born December 12, 1863 ; Carrie, born July 8, 1865 ; and Rubie, born May 26, 1867.

Geiger. He is a native of Rockville, Parke County, Indiana, and was born April 9, 1840. His father, Martin, was a native of Pennsylvania, and settled in Southern Indiana at an early day. He was a blacksmith by trade. The Geigers are of German extraction. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in his native state, there residing until 1862, when he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting in Company A, Eighty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He passed through the usual routine of warfare for a number of months, when he was honorably discharged, on account of sickness. In 1865, he came to Missouri, sojourning temporarily in Jackson County, and took up his abode in Maryville, in the spring of 1866, here engaging in the saw mill business. In 1870, he was elected county treasurer, serving in this important office two years, after which, for a year and a half, he was occupied in the stock trade. In 1873, he was appointed postmaster. Mr. Geiger was married, in 1871, to Miss M. S. Davis, of Nodaway County. By this union they have had two children, Bessie and an infant. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.

Joseph Gerhart

farmer and sheep raiser, section 21, was born on the river Main, Bavaria, Germany, on the 30th of May, 1830, and is the son of George and Margaret (Breckner) Gerhart, both natives of Germany. The former was a blacksmith and farmer by occupation. Joseph received a common school education, spending his youthful days in his birthplace. When fourteen years of age, he commenced to learn the cooper trade, which he followed for about sixteen years. In 1847, he crossed the ocean, was fifty-two days on the voyage, and at the end of that time he landed at Quebec, Canada. He soon went to Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, remained there two years, and then located in Fairfield County, where during the summer seasons he farmed, and worked at his trade in the winter months. There he remained until the spring of 1870, when he came to Missouri, and located in Nodaway County, on the place where he now resides, four miles west of Maryvilie. At that time there was but one farm between his place and the town. He now owns 170 acres of land, well improved and watered. He raises considerable stock, and is greatly interested in the raising of sheep. Upon the farm is a good, bearing orchard. Mr. Gerhart has filled the various township offices. During the war, with others, he was after John Morgan, on his raid through Ohio. He was married January 1, 1852, to Mary M. Coney, daughter of Frederick Coney, a native of Germany. They have eight children : John, born in November, 1854; George H., born February 8, 1856; William, born September 2, 1858; Mary E., born March 29, 1861 ; Sarah, born December 29, 1862, (now Mrs. William Hardesty); Margaret, born July 24, 1865, (now Mrs.

James Edgar); Lucy, born February 2, 1868, and Frederick, born September 6, 1877. One is deceased. Mr. G. is a Greenbacker in politics. He belongs to the Catholic Church of Maryville.

Dr. J. T. Glaze

physician and surgeon, Wilcox. This gentleman is a native of Washington County, Iowa, and born July 14, 1855, being a son of James and Melvina (Copeland) Glaze. The former is a native of Ripley County, Ind., born in 1828, and the mother is a native of the same county, born in 1830. After they were married they settled in Louisa County, Iowa, and moved to Washington County in 1854, locating on a farm, which they improved, being among the early settlers of that county. Here Mrs. Glaze died in 1857. J. T. spent his boyhood days and received his -common schooling in Washington County. In 1874, he entered Howe's Academy at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where he remained till 1876, when he entered Bryant & Stratton's Business College at Burlington, Iowa. In the fall of the same year he began the study of medicine under Dr. C. Brown, a graduate of Keokuk Medical College, and Dr. J. Hull, of Bellevue Hospital, New York. He attended lectures in the winters of 1879-80 at Iowa State Medical College at Iowa City, Iowa, and in the spring of 1880 attended a course of lectures at Rush Medical College, Chicago, and returning to Ely, Iowa, he practiced till the fall of the same year, when he again went to the Iowa State Medical College, from which he graduated March 4, 1881. He then located at Wilcox, on the Wabash Railway, in Nodaway County, Missouri. Dr. Glaze entered into partnership with G. H. Booth and opened a fine stock of drugs. He married November 27, 1877, Miss Mary J. Harding, a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born in 1853. Mrs. G. is the daughter of Thomas and Elvira (Seers) Harding. Dr. and Mrs. G. are both members of the M. E. Church. The Dr. was appointed postmaster of Wilcox January 5, 1882.

Colonel Amos Graham

No history of Nodaway County would be complete without a short sketch of the life of Colonel Amos Graham. He was born in Washington County, Kentucky, on the 14th of March, 1816. In his boyhood days he taught school and went to school, thus gaining a fair common school education in the English branches. In the year 1836 he went to Hancock County, Illinois, and resided there for some time, engaged in teaching school, after which he returned to his native state and county. At the age of twenty-three or twenty-four years he was a candidate for representative, and was only defeated by an old and experienced politician by some fifteen or twenty votes. After his defeat he came west, having in the meantime been united in marriage with Mary J. House, in January, 1842. Upon his arrival in the state of Missouri he located in Savannah, Andrew County, April 17, 1842. There he began again to teach, being wholly without means. He received the appointment of deputy clerk under Edwin Toole. In the year 1845, upon the organization of Nodaway County, he received the appointment of clerk of the circuit and county courts, and ex-offkio recorder. We also believe he was the first postmaster of Maryville. He continued to be elected to the office of clerk until the year 1858, when the office of county and circuit clerk were separated, and James B. Braton was elected circuit, and B. G. Ford county clerk. Mr. Graham was a man in every sense qualified for the positions he occupied, and discharged his duties to the satisfaction of the people, as is shown by his continual re-election. Mrs. Mary J. Graham, his wife, was the first white female that resided on the present site of Maryville. The Colonel was well fitted for western life, and had the power of adapting himself to all grades of society and making himself at home to all. In the year i860 he ran for representatives on the Breckenridge ticket, against Dr. P. H. Talbott, on the Douglas ticket, and was elected by a handsome majority, although the Douglas ticket carried the county. By his skillfulness as a politician he succeeded in securing the Lincoln vote of the county. He was a member of the Missouri Legislature of i860 61, and took a leading part in the proceedings of that stormy session, as the records and votes of that General Assembly will show. After his return home he ceased to take any active part in politics, his sympathies being with the South, and the county on the side of the Union. Colonel Graham had a kind heart, and was full of kind words for everyone, and from the organization of the county until his death was esteemed for his many good traits of character, and in Maryville no social party was considered complete without his presence. He was a leader, and the life of all such gatherings, and his home was open to all. Of the marriage of himself and wife but one child, Charles C. Graham, blessed them. Colonel Graham practiced law during the war. In the year 1865 he was stricken down with typhoid fever, and after lingering some two weeks he passed beyond the vail. His widow still lives in the town of Maryville. To write in detail the history of Colonel Graham's life, from the year 1845 to 1858, would be simply to write a history of Nodaway County for that period, so intimately was his public life connected with every act and movement of the people.

R. O. Graves

capitalist, is a son of James and Ruth (Sherrel) Graves, who were both natives of Kentucky. R. O. was born in Washington County, December 2, 1830. He was reared and educated in his native countv, and in the year 185 1, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, making this his home till 1865. From that date till 1871 he was in Holt and Saline Counties, and at the expiration of that time he located in Forest City, where he had also previously spent considerable of his time. In 1877, he came to Maryville, where he has since resided. He has not for many years been engaged in any active business, yet he has been interested financially in different enterprises and is at the present time. Mr. Graves was married June 1, 1871, to Miss Bettie Gilham, a daughter of Woodson and Susan (Burks) Gilham, who were both natives of Virgina. Mrs. G. was also born in Virginia, and came to Missouri when six or seven years of age. She was reared in Saline County. Mr. and Mrs. Graves have two children : Kate D., born July 18, 1873, and Charley C, born October 3, 1876.

W. B. Graves

of the firm of T. F. Hood & Co., manufacturers of and dealers in harness and saddles. Among the sterling business men of Maryville, and one who has been closely identified with its growth and prosperity, is W. B. Graves. He is a native of Delaware County, New York, and was born June 15. 1844. When eight years of age, his father, Lewis, emigrated to Indiana with his family, locating in Johnson County. There W. B. was raised, receiving a limited education in the common schools. When thirteen years of age, he went to Morgantown, and commenced to learn the harness and saddlery trade, and, after completing it, he worked at various points as journeyman. In 1862, he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting at Rushville, Indiana, in Company C, Sixteenth Indiana Infantry, under Captain P. J. Beachbard. He was in the Department of the Gulf, and participated in many prominent engagements ; was at Richmond, Kentucky, Arkansas Post, the attack on Vicksburg, and was taken prisoner while scouting near Greenville, Mississippi, but was not long retained, being exchanged with others. He was also with Banks, on the Red River expedition, and served through until the close, being honorably discharged at New Orleans and mustered out at Indianapolis. In November, 1865, Mr. Graves came to Maryville, and engaged in the present business, which has substantially increased, and is one of the largest in Northwest Missouri. He is a man of strict integrity, and decided character, has never been a political aspirant, neither is he a candidate for popularity or public fame. All enterprises ' to the upbuilding of Maryville have always received liis hearty support. He married, in 1866, Miss Nancy Ellen Kelly, of Indiana. They have seven children : Willie, George, Hattie, Fannie, Gertie, Luella and Kate. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church.

agent of the American Express Company, was born near Watertown, Jefferson County, New York, February 25, 1843. His father, Daniel, was born in Rome, New York, and by occupation was a farmer. His mother, formerly Miss Rachel Pool, was born in Johnstown, New York. J. G. accompanied his parents to La Fayette County, Wisconsin, in 1849. They remained there until 1856, when they moved to Dodge County, Minnesota, where they still reside. J. G. spent his boyhood days on the farm, and after receiving the benefits of a common school education he entered the Seminary at Mantorville, Minnesota. In August, 1862, he enlisted in company B, Tenth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. Previous to enlisting he served in the Home Guards, in which he held the position of captain. He filled the position of first duty sergeant in the regular army. The years 1862-3 he spent on the plains under General Shelby fighting the Sioux Indians. He took part in the battles of Big Stone Lake, Buffalo Lake and two on the Missouri River near where Fort Rice now stands. During the summer of 1863 they traveled some 1,600 miles on one continuous march, and during the winter of 1863-4 did provost duty in St. Louis. In the spring of 1864 they joined Gen. A. J. Smith's army corps, taking part in the battle of Tapelo, Mississippi, and in the campaign to Holly Springs and Tallahatchie ; thence to Independence, Missouri, from whence they marched back to Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. G. was taken sick and was left at McPherson General Hospital at Vicksburg. He remained there some three months, and after partially recovering he acted as clerk for Major White, surgeon in charge. In June, 1865, he was granted a furlough by a special letter from Secretary Stanton, and was afterwards mustered out at St. Paul, Minnesota. His health being in an impaired condition he engaged as clerk in a hotel at Owatonna, Minnesota. In 1867, he moved to Missouri and spent the winter at Savannah, coming to Maryville in the spring of 1868. He bought the National Hotel and kept it until the fall of 1871, when he subsequently acted as host at the Central Hotel. He was appointed American Express Agent in the spring of 1872, which position he has since filled. The first six years he kept the office in R. K. Townsend's store, and assisted as clerk. He then commenced the grocery business with Mr. Dooley and kept the office in the store. They carried on the business until January, 1882. During his residence here Mr. Grems has filled the positions of justice of the peace and chairman of the town council two terms, and is at present a member from the Fourth Ward. He is a member of Nodaway Lodge No. 470, A. F. and A. M., of which he has been Master. Politically he is a staunch Republican. He was married in July, 1867, to Miss Emma Sanborn, of Owatonna, Minnesota. She was born in New Hampshire.

Oliver Gretton

bricklayer and plasterer. The subject of this sketch is a native of Washtenaw County, Michigan, and was born December 1, 1842. He was there reared to manhood, and received a good common school education. At an early day he began working at the trade of which he is now master, with his father, who also followed that occupation. He continued the same in his native county till 1866, when he immigrated to Mexico, Missouri, and engaged in contracting and building. He there resided till 1868, when he removed to Sedalia, Missouri, and after a residence there of one year, he returned to Ypsilanti, Michigan, staying for one year. Mr. G. next came west and settled in Maryville, and since his arrival has been doing a very profitable business. He is a clever mechanic, a good financier, and a man well calculated to win success in any undertaking. Besides this business, he is interested in Harmon's brickyard, and uses all the brick made in that yard. Mr. Gretton was united in marriage February 2, 1869, to Miss Jennie Haynes, a native of Virginia. They have three children : Alta B., Ethel R. and Bessie M.

circuit clerk, is a native of Ireland, and was born in County Meath, May 1, 1847. In 1849, hi-s father, Patrick Growney, with his family, including L. J., came to America, locating in the state of New York, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits and resided until 1858. In that year Messrs. Felix & McLaughlin, of the east, purchased a large tract of land in the Platte Purchase, with a view of establishing an Irish Colony. Among others who came with their families and settled on this body of land, in 1858, was Mr. Patrick Growney, who took up his abode in the northwest part of Jefferson Township, in Nodaway County. He was one of the pioneers in that portion of the county, and was prominently identified with its growth and development up to the time of his demise, which occurred in June, 1879. His wife, now well advanced in years, is still a resident of the county. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood and educated in Nodaway County, his boyhood days being spent in tilling the soil. With the exception of about six months he has been a constant resident of the county since 1858. He had never mingled in public affairs, or come before the people in any official capacity until 1877, when he was appointed by the court county assessor. In 1879, he was the choice of the Democratic party for circuit clerk, and was elected by a handsome majority. Mr. Growney is a gentleman possessing fine social qualities and abilities of a superior order. He adheres closely to the Democratic doctrine, but being of a decided and independent spirit, does not allow party fealty to bias his judgment. In 1867, Miss Josephine Protzman, of Nodaway County, became his wife. By this union they have one daughter, Mar)-. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church.

Peter Gross

proprietor of the Maryvilie Bottling Works, is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was born January 6, 1839. He was reared and educated in his native county, and, in 1868, he immigrated to the United States, and settled in Wisconsin, living in different sections of that state. In 1872, he removed to Dakota Territory, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1874, he came to St. Joseph, Missouri, where he remained one year, and, in 1876, came to Maryvilie, and opened a saloon, and put up ice. In 1879, he began the bottling of beer, ale, porter, cider and mineral waters, and the demand for his goods is large and his trade constantly increasing. He is well and favorably known as an enterprising and successful business man.

Grundy & Terhune

dealers in agricultural implements. This firm was organized January 15, 1 88 1. They have a large and complete stock of agricultural implements ; handle the Hapgood Sulky Combined Lister and Drill, and have all Northwestern Missouri as territory. J. Israel Grundy was born in Ballard County, Kentucky, the 27th of August, 1845. His father, Samuel H. Grundy, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, formerly Miss Sarah Gettings, was born in Baltimore, Maryland. When Israel was about one year old his parents moved to Washington County, Iowa, and after remaining there four years went to Adair County, Missouri, where they stayed some two years ; thence to Osawatomie, Kansas, and were there at the time of the John Brown troubles. After a short time the)- moved to Marion Count)-, Iowa, and thence to Clinton County, Missouri, in 1855. Israel spent his boyhood days on a farm and received the benefits of an education in the neighborhood schools. Upon arriving at maturity he engaged in teaching, and followed it some ten years. In the fall of 1876 he went to the Indian Nation and remained some four years there and in Southern Kansas. He first visited Nodaway County in 1870, and three years after he returned to Clinton County. He settled here again in the spring of 1871) and engaged in the agricultural implement business, forming his present partnership in January, 1SS1. He is an excellent salesman and an enterprising citizen. Mr. G. was married November 29, 1869, to Miss Mary E. Weakley, daughter of Granville Weakley, of Clinton County, Missouri. She was born in

Shelby County, Kentucky, in 1844. They have two children: Anna S., born July n, 1876, and Ruth A., born November 23, 1878. Himself and wife are active members of the United Brethren Church. C. W. Terhune was born in Andrew County, Missouri, on the 9th of December, 1853. His father, Adam Terhune, and his mother, whose maiden name was Miss Betsy Cary, were pioneers of Northwestern Missouri. C W. was brought to Nodaway County, Missouri, by his parents when some two years of age. He was reared to manhood, spending his boyhood days partly on a farm and partly in Maryville. He received the benefits of a common school education, and after arriving at maturity he first engaged in farming for some two years, then went to Bridgewater and operated a flouring mill for his father about eighteen months. In the spring of 1880 he commenced the grocery business at Maryville, and in January, 1881, he became associated with Mr. Grundy in the implement business., in which he owns a two-third interest. He is a member of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, A. F.and A. M., of Maryville, in which he holds the position of Junior Deacon. He is also a member of White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, I. O. O. F., of Maryville. He belongs to the Baptist Church. Politically he is a Republican.

is a native of Ohio, and was born in Morrow County, in 1848. When young he removed to Crawford County. His father, Dr. N. E. Hackedorn, was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio when a young man, and for many years has been one of the able and well known practitioners of Crawford County. M. R. was raised in Crawford County, receiving the benefits of the common schools, after which he attended and graduated from the Ohio Wesleyan University, at Delaware, Ohio. He commenced the study of medicine under the tutorship of his father, and after a time entered the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, in New York, from which he graduated in 1870. For three years he was associated in practice with his father, after which he practiced in Cleveland, Ohio, and in 1874 he came to Maryville. The doctor possesses considerable professional pride and courtesy, and is highly esteemed by his brother practitioners for his ability as a physician. Since 1875 he has been United States Examining Surgeon for Nodaway County. He is at present a member of the city council from the Third Ward. He is a Royal Arch Mason and Master of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470. In 1874 Dr. Hackedorn married Miss Alenia Duck, of Ohio. They have two children, Marion and Bertha.

Peter Hamill

pation of farming, and received his education from the schools of that vicinity. At the age of eighteen years, he went to Scotland, and was engaged for three years in railroading. After that time he immigrated to America, and settled in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, where he was occupied in mining for about six months. He next moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and was in the employ of the Des Moines Valley Railroad till 1868, when he began peddling through Missouri. In 1869, he took a trip to Montana Territory, where he was a resident for fifteen months, after which time he returned to Missouri, and resided in St. Joseph for three months. He then went to Tennessee, and engaged in peddling, passing through most of the Southern States in his travels, and for three years made Texas his place of operation. He continued this business till 1875, when he came to this city and engaged in business. He has a billiard hall in connection wich his saloon. Mr. H. is a man who has had a varied and checkered life, and in everything he has undertaken, has been unusually successful. He has large real estate interests in this city, besides a good farm in the county, and is a wealthy citizen. Mr. H. was married January 23, 1877, to Miss Nancy Penny, a native of Illinois. They have two children : Lillie and Clara. They are members of the Catholic Church.

Henry Hanna

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, one of the early settlers of Nodaway County, was born in County Down, Ireland, January 13, 1818. He was brought to America by his parents in 1822, landing at Quebec. They settled in Glen Garey County, Canada, and there he was principally raised, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving the benefits of a common school education. When about seventeen years of age he accompanied his parents to Center County, Pennsylvania, where he commenced to learn the wagon-makers' trade. He married Miss Margaret Goldman on the 13th of February, 1844. They moved to Clarion County, Pennsylvania, where he commenced working at his trade. In 1848, Mrs. Hanna died, leaving three small children : Marietta, born December 6, 1844, (now Mrs. Leander Pistole); Margaret, born April 14, 1846, and Mary R., now deceased. Mr. H. moved to Lawrence County, Ohio, and on the 5th of June, 185 1, he married Miss Mary J. T. Neal, a native of Gallia County, Ohio, born April 22, 1832. They remained there until the spring of 1854, when he emigrated west and located in Nodaway County, Missouri, on his present farm. Since that time he has been an active citizen of Nodaway County. During the war he was a strong Union man. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and has been a member of the school board almost continuously since he came to the county. Politically he stands Independent. Mr. H. has made what he has by honesty and attention to business. His landed estate consists of 540 acres of fine bottom land, a good barn, orchard, etc., and has his farm well stocked. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna have nine children : Charles O., born April 16, 1852 ; William B., born October 12, 1858 ; Ella L., born November 21, i860, (now Mrs. George B. Branum); James F., born March 9, 1862 ; George N., born February 21, 1864; Alexander J., born March 9, 1866; Effie E., born December 8, 1867; Albert S., born June 15, 1870 ; lost one, Martha B. He is a member of the M. E. Church.

farmer and stock raiser, section n, was born in McDonough County, Illinois, January 21, 1 841, the son of John Hardisty, a physician and farmer by occupation, and a native of Maryland, and Elizabeth (Hungate) Hardisty, a Kentuckian by birth. Young Hardisty spent his youth on a farm, at his birthplace, receiving an education in the common schools. In 1863, he removed to Henderson County, Illinois, where he made his home for nine years, then coming to this county. He located where he now resides, in January, 1872, the land then being in an unimproved condition. He commenced its cultivation, and is now the owner of 360 acres, besides fifteen acres of timber. There are two maple groves, and two orchards, of ten acres in extent, on the place, which is well adapted for stock raising. Mr. H. is well thought of by all. He has filled the position of school director and road overseer several terms. His marriage occurred on the 6th of March, 1862, to Miss Virginia Penny, daughter of George W. Penny, of this county. They have six children : William H., born December 18, 1862 ; Elsie J., born November 26, 1864; Nancy E., born December 31, 1866; Lucy M., born September 14, 1871; Henry A., born October 21, 1873, and Mary E., born May 20, 1876. Besides owning some high graded cattle, Mr. Hardisty has some, full blooded Merino sheep, and is largely interested in the sheep business. He is a Greenbacker in politics. They were formerly members of the Christian Church.

H. G. Harmon

proprietor of the Maryville Planing Mill, is a native of Massachusetts, and was born in 1834. While an infant he was taken by his parents to Winnebago County, Illinois. His early life was spent on a farm, and he afterwards learned the carpenter's trade, and in 1852 came to Dubuque County, Iowa. In 1856 he located in Nebraska, remaining there until 1859, when he came to this county. He engaged in his present business in 1875. Mr. Harmon was married November 17, 1864, to Miss Eliza Allertson, a native of Indiana, born November 4, 1844. They have four children: Mary J., born August 26, 1865; Emma, born December 8, 1867; Laura, born February 23, 1876; and George W., born September 6, 1878.

Daniel Harrigan

grocer and dealer in wines and liquors, is a native of Ireland, and was born February 9. 1815. He was reared in his native land, and was there engaged in various branches of business till 1845, when he came to America, landing at Montreal He went to Michigan, where he resided one year, and next located in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, remaining for six years, then taking up his home in La Salle, Illinois. He was there occupied in the grocery business for one year, when he moved to Muscatine, Iowa, and continued the same business for fourteen years. In the year 1863, he went to California. After having taken a trip by water from San Francisco to New York and return, he went to Nevada, and from there to Omaha, Nebraska, where he was for a part of the time engaged in the grocery business. In 1869, he came to Maryville, where he has since been in his present business. Mr. Harrigan was married June 16, 1853, to Miss Mary McOuirk, of Ireland. They have three children : Jeremiah D., Cornelius B. and Mary A.

John Ham

who for over twenty-five years has been identified with the growth and development of Nodaway County, is a native of New Hampshire, and was born February 14, 1828. When six years of age, his parents removed to the State of New York, and, in 1836, to St. Joseph County, Michigan, near South Bend. His father was a farmer, and his early life was that of a farmer boy. He received the advantages of a good common school education, and had recourse to the occupation of all aspiring youth - school teaching. In 1851, he removed to Jackson County, Iowa, and, in, 1856, came to Nodaway County, where, for years, he followed the occupation of farming and teaching. Politically he has always been a Radical Republican. He voted for John C. Fremont, and was one of the few of the minority, at that time, whose banner hung on the outer wall. In 1868, he was elected sheriff and collector of Nodaway County, and held the office until 1873. Mr. H. was married May 9, 1853, to Miss Justina Pool, who was born in Summit County, Ohio, in 1836. The}- have a family of nine children : Joseph (now engaged in agricultural pursuits), Ellen, Emmett (who has recently graduated as an M. D. at Rush Medical College, Chicago), Amelia, Ida, Alice, John, Fred and Frank.

was born in Hinds Count}-, Mississippi, May 27, 1842. His father, J. M. Hawkins, was a native of Virginia, and his mother, whose maiden name was Miss E. J. Calbert, was born in Georgia, but was principally raised in Mississippi. Eugene was reared to manhood at his birthplace. He first attended school at the Nashville Western Military Institute, then entering Clinton College, of Clinton, Mississippi. When the war broke out the school became demoralized, and in June, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Twenty-second Mississippi Volunteer Infantry as a private. He was afterwards promoted to first lieutenant, and served until the close of the war, taking part in many of the hardest fought battles. He was under General Pope at Shiloh, and participated in both battles of Corinth, serving under General Van Doran, and also in the seige of Vicksburg. He acted as guide for General Pemberton in the Georgia campaign, taking part in all the engagements around Atlanta. He then engaged in the Tennessee campaign, and from there to North Carolina under General Joseph E. Johnston, and was with him at the surrender. At the close of the war Mr. H. returned to his old plantation home, near Raymond, Mississippi. During the year 1866 he assisted in the duties of the sheriff's office, and then turned his attention to agricultural pur- 'suits. Leaving the south in the spring of 1873, ne came to Maryville and engaged in the real estate business. In September, 188 1, he became deputy circuit clerk. He stills owns considerable real estate, and has a neat residence. Mr. Hawkins was married November 24, 1870, to Miss Fannie T. Jones, daughter of William S., and Mary Jones, of Hinds County, Mississippi. They have a family of four children : William L., born October 2, 1871 ; John M., born February 25, 1873 ; Eugene C.r born March 13, 1875; Richmond L., born May 24, 1878. Mrs. H. and the children are members of the Catholic Church of Maryville. Mr. H. is Democratic in his politics.

William H. Hawkins

of the firm of Hawkins & Craig, grocers, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Madison County, August 10, 1852. He is a son of Edward and Lucinda (Elder) Hawkins, who were both natives of Kentucky. When W. H. was but one year old they moved to Hancock County, Illinois, where he was principally educated. When he was seventeen they came to Nodaway County. William was reared on a farm, and followed farming till 1872, after which he was engaged in teaching and clerking till December 1, 1879. Since then he has been interested in the grocery business, the present firm having been formed in November, 1880. Mr. Hawkins was married September 12, 1877, to Miss Saphronia Jackson, a daughter of John and Harriet (Dunn) Jackson, both natives of Ohio. Mrs. H. was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, October 21, 1857. They have one child, Laura B. Mr. and Mrs. H, arc members of the Christian Church.

Melvil Heflin

farmer and stock raiser, section 30, was born in Rush County, Indiana, on the nth of April, 1842. His father, Lewis Heflin, was a native of Bourbon County, Kentucky, and by occupation was a farmer. The maiden name of his mother was Miss Nancy McDaniels, and she was also a native of Bourbon County. The parents of young Heflin moved to Missouri in 1850, stopped for six months in Buchanan County, then came to Nodaway County, and settled some nine miles southwest of Maryville. There the father entered a large tract of land, and here Melvil was raised, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and becoming familiar with frontier life. His education was obtained in the old log school houses. In August, 1863, he enlisted in Company M, 9th Missouri Cavalry, and served until the close of the war, taking part in many engagements. His company with several others, was captured at the battle of Glasgow, Missouri, and kept prisoners about two months. Since the war he has given his attention to agricultural pursuits. Mr. Heflin moved to Maryville in the spring of 1880, and resided there six months, then settling on his present farm of 120 acres, on which is situated a beautiful residence and other outbuildings inviting and pleasant. He has an orchard containing 1,000 apple trees and an abundance of small fruits. He is a member of Maryville Lodge No. 165, A. F. and A. M., also of Maryville Lodge No. - , I. O. O. F. Mr. H. was married August 31, 1865, to Miss Sallie Morrison, a daughter of George Morrison, of Andrew County, Missouri. They have two children, Tillie B., born October 5, 1866, Samuel K., October 27, 1870. Mr. H. and wife are members of the M. E. Church South.

James Henderson

farmer and stock raiser, section 5, a son of John and Elsie (Quick) Henderson, was born in Madison County, Kentucky, on the 3d of March, 1825. His father was a native of Tennessee, and his mother of North Carolina. In November, 1834, he accompanied his parents to Clay County, Missouri, where he was principally brought up, receiving a common school education. Being of an energetic and ambitious nature, he ever found work to do, assisting more especially about the home place. In 1847, he went to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the purpose of taking part in the Mexican War, but, on reaching that city, peace had been declared, and he returned. On June 7, 1857, Mr. H. came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and entered the land on which he now resides. This was then in its primitive state. He now has 121 acres of improved land, admirably adapted to stock raising, being sheltered by timber, and having a sufficient supply of water. He has contributed a full share toward developing the agricultural resources of the county, and is worthy of much credit for the interest manifested therein. During the. late war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. Mr. Henderson has been school director several terms, and at one time was urged to become a candidate for county judge, but refused. He is Democratic in politics, and a member of the White Cloud Baptist Church. On the 2d of March, 1856, he was married to Miss Eliza A. Clizer, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Clizer, of Andrew County, Missouri. They have nine children: John \V., born April 13, 1857; Julia A., born November 8, i860; Sarah W., born December 25, 1862 ; Alverda L., born December 2, 1864; E. S., born February 21, 1867; Bertha E., born November 3, 1869; Annie E., born August 23, 1873 ; Mary E., born November 9, 1876, and Louisa F., born June 13, 1880.

William H. Henebergh

general traveling agent for the Maryville Nurseries, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 12, 1842, and in 1848 he moved to Clay County, Missouri, with his father, settling on a farm. He received a good common school education, then entered the William Jewell Col'ege, where he took a partial course. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate army in Colonel John T. Hughes' regiment, and served for four years in the States of Missouri, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, participating in many hard fought battles. Returning to Clay County, he shortly after went to Nebraska City, and engaged as clerk in a large mercantile establishment. After a few months he returned to Missouri, and went to the western country and interested himself in mining and stock business. In 1872 he returned, and was engaged with the engineers in running out the Wyandotte, Kansas City & Northwestern Railroad. In 1873 he came to Kansas City and embarked in the contracting and building business, which was his trade. In 1880 he became the agent for T. W. Gaunt's extensive nurseries, at Maryville, and is still employed in selling trees in Southern Iowa and Northern Missouri. His orders are filled promptly, and his manner of doing business is very satisfactory. He also manufactures at Maryville a fine common sense harrow, which is said to be the best made. Mr. Henebergh married Miss Jennie C. Dyer, of Independence, Missouri, in 1865.

John P. Heren

farmer and stock raiser, section 2, was born in Highland County, Ohio, January 20, 1838. His father, Robert Heren, was also a native of Ohio, and by occupation a farmer. His mother, formerly Miss Henrietta Deny, was born in Pennsylvania. John accompanied his parents to Andrew

Count}-, Missouri, when about seven years of age, settling some five miles north of Savannah. It was then a wild place, and game was plenty. Roving bands of Indians passed frequently on hunting expeditions. On this frontier the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood, receiving an education in the subscription school, kept in an old log school house. In the spring of 1861, he enlisted in the state service, in what was known as the Craner expedition. He afterwards helped organize Company B, Forty-third Missouri Infantry, and entered the field as second lieutenant, serving until the close of the war. He took part in many of the engagements in Southern Missouri. At the close of the war he returned to Savannah and commenced the lumber business, starting the first pine lumber yard north of St. Joseph. His sales extended through Northwestern Missouri and Southwestern Iowa. Many of the first buildings in Maryville were erected from lumber from his yard. Mr. H. discontinued business in the summer of 1868, and moved to Nodaway County, locating in the neighborhood of his present residence. Hunting at that late day was good, and he killed some fifteen deer during the winter of 1869. He has been quite largely interested in the stock business, and at present owns ninety acres of improved land, well watered, with plenty of timber. It is one of the finest locations for stock raising in the county. A neat residence is situated on an elevation, giving a fine view of the city of Maryville, some four miles distant- He is a member of Nodaway Lodge, No. 370, A. F. and A. M., of Maryville. Politically, he is a Greenbacker ; was formerly an old line Democrat. Mr. Heren was married on the 5th of September, 1867, to Miss Anna Ramey, daughter of P. C. Ramey, of Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. She was born in that county on the 30th of October, 1846. They have five children : Nora, born June 12, 1868; Eddie, born October 18, 1873; Bertie, born February 3, 1875 ; Mauta, born September 14, 1877; Frankie, born December 18, 1879. Lost one: Johnny. Himself and lady are active members of the Christian Church.

John W. Herren

proprietor of livery and feed stable. In 1875 Mr. H. commenced his present business. He has a well equipped barn, keeps good stock, and is doing a satisfactorily successful business. He is a deserving gentleman and merits the patronage of the public. He is a native of Vinton County, Ohio, was born February 4, 1841, and was there reared in the occupation of farming, being educated in the common schools. In 1869 he emigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he was engaged in farming till 1875, when he became interested in his present business. He was united in marriage January 2$, 1869, to Miss Nellie Toel, a native of Germany. Mr. Herren is a member of the Odd Fel- lows' fraternity, belonging to White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, of this city. During the late war he enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Fourteenth Ohio Regiment, in I862, and served for three years, participating in the battles of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Blakely, Louisiana, and was on the Red River expedition.

W. H. Herbert

photographer, is a native of Harrison County, West Virginia, and was born January 3, 1828. While an infant he was taken by his parents to Ohio, where he was raised and educated. His early life was that of a farmer. In 1861 he removed to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and engaged in his present business, which he has since followed as an avocation. In 1867 he came to this city. In connection with his studio he also conducts a large insurance business, and represents standard and leading companies, among which are the Phcenix, of Hartford, Phenix, of Brooklyn,. Springfield Fire and Marine, Niagara, of New York, Liverpool and London and Globe, North British Mercantile and the Fireman's Fund, of California. He is a member of White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, I. O. O. F., and of the Maryville Encampment, and to no one individual member is the society more indebted than to Mr. H. for its promising future. He is also a member of the A.. O. U. W., No. 78. He married Miss Lydia J. Berrier, of Indiana, in 1871. They have one son, J. Willie.

proprietor of billiard hall, is a native of Belgium, and was born July 3, 1845. He was reared and educated in his native country, and in 1868 he emigrated to the United States, and traveled throughout sixteen states and territories. In the spring of 1869 he selected Nodaway County,. Missouri, as the most desirable place to settle for a home. He purchased a farm in Jackson Township, and engaged in farming, stock raising, stock feeding, and stock dealing, and continued this business until February, 1880, when he settled in Marville and embarked in his present business. He married Miss Josephine Schmiedeler. Their family consists of four children : Christina, John B., Mary, and Roseline.

stock dealer, is a native of Andrew County, Missouri, and was born September 17, 1848, and is the son of Benjamin R. Holt, born in Missouri, who lives near Savannah, and who is at the present time the oldest resident of the Platte Purchase. His mother's maiden name was Sallie E. King, born in Tennessee. John M. spent his youth until sixteen years of age at his birth place. The following two years he was on the plains.

He then returned home and entered Westminster College at Fulton, Missouri, remaining two years, and then commenced his career as a stock dealer, and in which he has since been engaged. His field of operations is now principally confined to Montana, in the Yellowstone Valley where he ha.s a large cattle ranch, and is doing a satisfactory business. He spends his summers in Montana and his winters in Nodaway County. He was married November 4, 1875, to Miss Rachel E. Stephenson, daughter of one of Nodaway County's most respected citizens. They have one son, Edward B. Mr. Holt is a member of Nodaway Lodge No. 165, A. F. and A. M.

T. F. Hood

of the firm of T. F. Hood & Co., manufacturers and dealers in saddlery and harness, is a native of Indiana, and was born in La Grange County, October 9, 1845. When nine years of age he immigrated to Minnesota with his parents, his father, George Hood, engaging in agricultural pursuits in Fillmore County. The subject of this sketch was there reared to manhood and educated, learning the trade he now pursues at Chatfield. In 1870 he came to Missouri, embarking in trade in Maryville. Mr. Hood is a citizen of sterling worth, and is at present representing the First Ward in the city council. He married in 1871 Miss Sophie Malone. By this union they have one daughter, Maggie.

Washington Hoshor

farmer and stock raiser, section 29, was born on the 22d of December, 18 19, in Fairfield County, Ohio. His father, George Hoshor, a farmer by occupation, was born in Shenandoah Count)', Virginia, and moved to Ohio in an early day. The maiden name of his mother was Miss Barbara Mathias, and she was a native of Germany. Washington spent his boyhood days on a farm at his birthplace, and received the benefits of a common school education. His father dying in 1835, he stayed with his mother until 1859, when he immigrated west and settled in Andrew County, Missouri. There he remained some fifteen years. He had previously made a trip to Northwestern Missouri, in 1856, and entered the land where he now resides. In 1876 he moved from Andrew County and settled permanently. His landed estate now consists of 840 acres. He has a handsome residence, situated on an elevation, also a large barn and an orchard of some 350 trees. His is an excellent stock farm, one of the largest in the county, and in his business dealings he is upright and reliable. Politically he is a Democrat. During the war he served some two years in the Enrolled. Missouri Militia. Mr. Hoshor was married on the 15th of July, 1866, to Miss Annie Lincoln, a daughter of John Lincoln, a native of Virginia. Mrs. H. was a second cousin of Abraham of the firm of Howell Brothers, dealers in lumber, Maryville, and of S. R. Howell & Co., wholesale lumber dealers, Chicago, and of the firm of Jewell & Co., Atchison, Kansas. Besides these places they also have other houses where they do a retail business. Mr. Howell is a native of Illinois, and was born in Aurora, June 20. 1845. He was reared in his native town and there educated. In 1863 he enlisted in Company A, 36th Illinois Infantry, and remained in service till May, 1865, when he returned to his native town and engaged in the lumber business with his father. In 1868 he moved to Marseilles, Illinois, where he followed the same business till 1870, when he went to Moline and was for one year employed in the office of the Moline Plow Works. After that he was engaged in the lumber and saw mill business till 1878, when he came to Maryville. Since then he has been doing a thriving trade, being thoroughly posted therein. Mr. H. was married October 27, 1868, to Miss Hattie E. Sayer, a daughter of Henry V. and Phcebe (Moffitt) Sayer, who were both natives of New York. Mrs. H. was born in DuPage County, Illinois, June 19, 1845. Mr. H. is a son of I. M. and Cornelia (Ruggles) Howell, the former a native of New York, and the latter of Ohio.

of the firm of Howendobler Brothers, druggists, is a native of Ohio, and was born in Champaign County, July 26, 1843. When he was about six years of age his parents moved to Darke County, of the same state, and when he was sixteen they came to Missouri, locating in Livingston County, this being in February, i860. During the following fall Clarinda, Iowa, became ther home till 1869, when A. M. came to Maryville. He was educated in Darke County, Ohio, and Clarinda, Iowa, and has been in the drug business since 1861. He was married December 26, 1877, to Miss Ella Moses, a daughter of Hezekiah and Mary (Boyd) Moses, both natives of Ohio. Mrs. H. was born in Miami County, Ohio, February, 1854. They have two children, Francis V., and Audry M. John M. Howendobler, a member of this firm, was born in Darke County, Ohio, May 28, 1857, and resided with his parents in all their various moves, being principally educated in Maryville. He has been engaged in the drug business from boyhood. In 1875 he went to Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas, where he was engaged in the drug business till August 15, 188 1, when he became a partner in the above mentioned firm. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., of the K. P., and of the Masonic fraternities. The father of A. M. and J. M. Howendobler, Jacob, was born in Lancaster County, Ohio, February 24, 18 1 5. Pie was reared in his native village, and there received a fair literary education. When, quite young he chose for a profession the practice of medicine, and began the study when about twenty-one years of age. He went to the Western Indian Reserve of Ohio, where he remained one year, and about 1839 ne located in Champaign County, where he was engaged in the clothing business, which he had previously followed for some twenty years. This he continued in Champaign County for twelve years, and then moved to Miami County, where he was also engaged in that business till 1852. At that time he located in Darke County, having one store located in Hill Grove and another in Union City. He also completed his studies in that county, and came to Missouri, making the other moves as before mentioned. He was actively engaged in the practice of medicine from the time he landed in Clarinda till the time of his death, and at the same time was interested in the drug business. His death occurred April 21, 188 1. He had been married four times. By his second wife he had four children, A. M. being the only one living, and by his third wife he had seven children, five of whom are living : Mary L., John M., Elmer E., Joseph W. and Edward.

of J. E. & W. H. Hudson, dealers in hardware and stoves, and manufacturers of tinware, is a native of England, and was born January 8, 1833. The same year he was brought by his parents to the United States, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where he spent his youth and learned the tinner's trade. In 1834 he moved to Blandinville, McDonough County, Illinois, where he remained nine years, and then came to Missouri and located at Savannah, there continuing to reside for three years. At that time he came to Maryville and established his present business. Mr. Hudson was married in 1858 to Miss Mary F. Hayes, of Illinois. They have a family of four children : George T., Alice, Lillie, and Ernest.

of J. E. & W. H. Hudson, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, January 17, 1842, and lived there until his removal to McDonough County, Illinois, in 1855. In 1861, he enlisted in the Second Illinois Cavalry, and served three years, and participated in many of the battles and skirmishes from Cairo to New Orleans. After being mustered out of the service, he returned to Illinois, and thence to Savannah, Missouri, and engaged in business with his brother, and came to Maryville in 1868. He married Miss Lizzie Elwood, September 7, 1870. She was born in Cattar- augus County, New York. They have two children living, Charlie and Harry; lost two, Freddie and Ralph. Mr. H. is member of the Masonic fraternity, and also of the I. O. O. F.

Hughes & Snapp

dealers in clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, and gents' furnishing goods. This business has been conducted by this firm since 1879, Mr. Hughes having become a partner at that time. They have a large and complete stock of goods in their line, and are doing a successful and increasing business, which they merit, being honest, enterprising, and giving close attention to the wants of the public. George W. Snapp is a native of Lewis County, Missouri, and was born March 21, 1840. He resided there till he attained his sixth year when he was taken by the family to Andrew County, being a resident in that vicinity for ten years. After this time he emigrated to this county, where he was reared and received his education. He is by trade a carpenter, at which he worked for some years, previous to embarking in mercantile pursuits. His first experience as a merchant was in 1870, when, in company with his brother, he established his present business, under the firm name of Snapp & Pro. This firm, after doing a year's successful business, changed, his brother going out and his father taking an interest. The firm then was known as Snapp & Co. After continuing but a short time, J. I. 'George became a member, Mr. S.'s father retiring, and the partnership existed under the title of Snapp & George. After seven years, Mr. Snapp withdrew from the firm. He then took a stock of goods to Graham and opened a splendid store, but not being suited at that point, after five months, he returned to this city and purchased Mr. George's interest in the old store. The firm then became Vaughn & Snapp. They continued the business till 1879, when Mr. Hughes became a member, forming the present firm. Few men are more widely or favorably known than Mr. S. As a merchant he stands prominent, and it is of such gentlemen that Maryville may well feel proud. He was united in marriage October 25, 1869, to Miss Georgia Hughes, a native of Missouri. They have two children : Cora L., and Arthur T. He is a member of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, A. F. and A. M., and is its present treasurer. He is the present township collector. At the breaking out of the war Mr. S. enlisted in 1861 in Company F, (Captain Cooper's company), serving for ten months. He participated in a number of battles, prominent among which were Plue Mills, Lexington, Missouri ; Pea Ridge, Arkansas. In 1863, he emigrated to Colorado, and was engaged in freighting on the plains till 1865. James T. Hughes is a native of Lafayette County, Missouri, and was born October 6, 1844. He was there reared to manhood and received his education from the common schools of that county. At the age of twenty-two years he began learning the machinist trade, at which he continued ten years. In 1872 he removed to this city, and in 1879 became associated with Mr. Snapp in their present business.

John M. Hughes

farmer and stock raiser, section 34, was born in Anderson County, Kentucky, February 12, 1840, and is the son of William Hughes, a farmer, and a native of Nicholas County, Kentucky, and Mary E. (Sweasey) Hughes, of Nelson County, Kentucky. John obtained an education at his birthplace, and there was brought up on a farm. When twenty-one years of age, he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for about four years, then turning his attention to farming. In i860, he took a trip to Texas, and, in 1861, came to Missouri, removing from this state in 1862, to settle in McDonough County, Illinois. There he resided until he came to this county, in 1875. He now owns 200 acres of well improved and stocked land, upon which is an orchard ot 135 apple trees. Mr. H. commenced in life without capital, and what he now possesses has been gained by his own efforts. He served for six months, in the year 1861, with the Home Guards, under General Price, participating in the battles of Springfield and Lexington. He is a Democrat in politics. Mr. Hughes was married May 28, 1863, to Miss Nancy E. Bond, daughter of Richard Bond, a native of Washington County, Kentucky. They have seven children : Kate, born May 10, 1864; Richard W., born November 25, 1866; Cora, born July 31, 1869; Alonzo, born February 12, 1872 ; Lulu, born February 24, 1876"; Elmer, born August 5, 1879, and Blanche, born February 6, 1881. Mr. H. is a member of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, A. F. and A. M., of Maryville. He is at present school director.

Samuel Hull

the subject of this sketch is a native of Virginia, and was born May 14, 1805. When he was but a child his parents, Ezekiel and Mary (Denton) Hull, moved to Ohio and located in Ross County, where he was brought up and educated, having the advantages only of the old fashioned subscription school. In 1824 he moved to Delaware County, Ohio, and in three years returned to Ross County. Three years later he again located in Delaware County, where he resided till the spring of 1871, at which time he became a citizen of Maryville. He was reared on a farm and followed the occupation of tilling the soil till he came to Maryville, and since then has been living a retired life. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., also belongs to the Baptist Church of which he has been a member for fifty-five years. Mr. Hull was married November 28, 1824, to Miss Cherissa Wilcox, who was born in Vermont, June 8, 1807. She died December 12, 1872. They had twelve children, eleven of whom grew up and ten are now living. Cornelius, born November 7, 1826; Clarissa, November 2, 1829. (now deceased); Herman W., December 17, 1831; Lydia A., November 21, 1833; Mary, December 15, 1835; Martha, August 24, 1837; Samuel E., February 4, 1842; George R, February 6, 1844; Joseph M., May 22, 1846; Harriet, July 20, 1848; Daniel D., November 9, 1850. Mr. H. was again married April 9, 1876, to Mrs. Mary J. Young, a daughter of Mr. Phineas Richardson and Mrs. Elizabeth (St. Clair) Richardson. Mrs. H. was born in Dayton, Ohio, December 26, 1823, and was reared in Hillsborough, Highland County, of the same state. There she was married to Milton Young, December 20, 1843. Mr. Young was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, June 10, 1816. He was reared on a farm and educated in his native county. He then learned the carpenters' trade which he followed during life. During the war he was in service for four years, being confined in prison for eight months in that time. In 1865 he moved to Missouri, and located in Holt County, and in the following spring came to Maryville, where he resided till the time of his death, which occurred November 26, 1868. They had a family often children, four of whom are living. Laura, born December 7, 1844; William, June 16, 1847; Kate B., November 5, 1856; Elvira S., February 25, 1859. Mrs. H. is also a member of the Baptist Church.

Martin Hunt

farmer and stock raiser, section 3, is the son of E. and Catharine (Joyce) Hunt, and was born on a farm in Carroll County, Ireland, November I, 1832. His parents were both natives of that country, and there he was principally reared, receiving a common school education. In 1847, ne crossed the ocean with the family, and was shipwrecked on Delaware Bay, near Lewiston. They were rescued and taken to Philadelphia. Mr. Hunt remained in that vicinity for about a year and a-half, and then moved west to Henry County, Illinois, where he made his home until April, 1874. He then moved to this county, and settled on his present farm, containing 250 acres. It was then unimproved, but by hard work, he now has it under good cultivation, and upon it is a good residence. His orchard is some two acres in extent. His farm is located about seven miles from Maryville, and is well stocked. He is at present holding the position of school director. He is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Hunt was married September 26, 1862, to Miss J. Shortell, daughter of Edward Shortell, a native of Ireland. They have eight children: Kate, born July 1, 1863; Edward, born September 12, 1865; Mary, born November 29, 1867 ; Lawrence, born January 5, 1870; Mar- dealer in dry goods, boots and shoes, is a son of Ralph H. and Susan (Jones) Hurlbut. The former was a native of Vermont, and the latter of New York. Edward K. was born in Mt. Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, November 1, 1839, and when he was two years of age his parents moved to New Albany, Indiana, where he lived until he attained his seventeenth year, when the family moved to Ouincy, Illinois. During 1850-51 he attended school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and in 1856 he entered the Illinois College at Jacksonville, attending two years. He then engaged in the pork packing business in Ouincy one year, after which he entered Yale College, where he attended one term, then returning to Ouincy on account of the breaking out of the war. He remained in that city until the surrender of Vicksburg. He then embarked in the mercantile trade in Vicksburg, in which he continued until peace was restored. From this place he went to Chicago and engaged in the pork packing business, continuing one year, when he returned to Quincy, remaining until March, 1 87 1 ; at that date he came to Mary ville and since then has been engaged in his present besiness. He is known and recognized as an honorable, straightforward business man, prompt and energetic ; upright in all his dealings, he has secured the esteem and commands the respect and confidence of his fellow-citizens in the community where he resides. Mr. H. was married November 15, 1864, to Miss Helen E. Holmes, a daughter of Samuel and Jane (Streeter) Holmes, who were both of Massachusetts. Mrs. H. was born in Ouincy, Illinois, December 31, 1845. They have two children, Richard W. and Henry H.

Charles Hyslop

of the firm of Hyslop & Rowley, real estate and insurance agents, is a native of Steuben County, New York, and was born July 21, 1843. His father was William Hyslop, and his mother's maiden name was Mary McAdam, both natives of Scotland. They emigrated to the United States in 1843. The family made their permanent home in Hancock County, Illinois, where the youth of the subject of this sketch was spent, he there being educated. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the Black Hawk Cavalry, and after serving a short time it was consolidated with the Seventh Missouri Cavalry, and he remained in the service two years and was then honorably discharged on account of disability. He returned to Illinois, and in 1874 came to Maryville and engaged in mercantile pursuits, but the greater portion of the time in his present busi- ness. He was commissioned by Governor Crittenden captain of the Maryville Guards. Mr. Hyslop was married in 1867 to Miss M. D. Mann, of Hancock County, Illinois.

John Jackson

one of the most worthy men who ever made his home in Nodaway County, was a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and was born October jo, 1 8 10. He was reared on a farm, and made agricultural pursuits his vocation. In 1843, he emigrated to Platte County, Missouri, and, in the fall of the same year, came to Nodaway County, and was elected the first county treasurer, holding the office for several years. He married Miss Harriet Dunn, a native of the same county as himself. Mr. Jackson died January 27, 1875, leaving a wife, and a family consisting of Sarah, Joseph, Louisa (now Mrs. Trueblood), Rachel (now Mrs. J. H. Bentley), Benton, Ada, Phronia (now Mrs. W. H. Hawkins), and Oliver. In the position of trust and honor to which he was called, Mr. Jackson discharged his official duties with scrupulous care and fidelity. As a man, he was temperate in habits, honest and upright in motive and action, kind and considerate of others, sincere and patriotic, quick and clear in his perception, discreet and thoughful, he justly earned and was more than entitled to the position he had in the community.

Joseph Jackson

banker. Among the pioneers of Nodaway County and one who took an active part in its early development was Mr. John Jackson. He was a native of Ohio, and came to Missouri in the spring of 1843, locating in Platte County. In the autumn of the same year, with his family, including the subject of this sketch, he came to Nodaway County, locating one and a-half miles north of Maryville, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, being looked upon as one of Nodaway's sterling citizens until the time of his demise, which occurred in January, 1875. His wife, Harriet Jackson, now well advanced in years, is still a resident on the old homestead. They reared a family of eight children, five daughters and three sons, Joseph being the oldest of the sons. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, September 20, 1842, and was there raised to manhood, attending school for a time in Ohio. His early days were spent in tilling the soil of Nodaway County. In 1861 Mr. Jackson was among the first to tender his services to the Union cause by enlisting in the state militia, and in 1863 he joined Company F of the Twelfth Missouri Cavalry. He participated in many of the stirring events of the war; was twice wounded, being deprived of one of his lower limbs from the effect of a musket ball, at the memorable battle of Nashville. Being unfitted for field duty, his time was occupied in attending to the wants of the hospital sufferers. He served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. Returning to Nodaway County in 1865, he was appointed county clerk, to fill an unexpired term. The same autumn he was elected to the office, and in 1866 re-elected, again in 1870 and also in 1874, serving until 1879, when he turned his entire attention to the banking business, having become interested in this branch in 1873. As an official Mr. J. discharged the duties of his trust with fidelity and to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. He is a close observer and a good financier. In the business as well as the domestic circle, he is to be found one of the most genial and companionable of men. Besides his banking business in Maryville, he is largely interested in the Valley Bank at Clarinda, Iowa. In his religious preferences he is a Presbyterian, and politically he has been a life long Republican. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. In 1866 Miss Amanda Broyls, of Nodaway County, became his wife. They have four daughters : Lola, Mary, Laura and Nellie.

W. W. Jackson

proprietor of feed and sale stables, was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, on the 23d of February, 1833. His father, Samuel Jackson, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and his mother, whose maiden name was Mary A. Moore, was a native of Ireland. She crossed the ocean when seven years of age. William was reared to manhood at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving an education in the neighborhood schools. His father kept a blacksmith shop in connection with his farm, and William learned the trade. Upon arriving at 'maturity, he engaged in merchandizing in Cochransville, Pennsylvania, and remained some two years in this business, then turning his attention to agricultural pursuits and butchering. This he followed while he remained there. In 1864, he emigrated west, and settled in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, where he started a livery and sale stable. Selling out, he moved to Maryville in the spring of 1867, and started a feed and sale stable at this point. He has a well arranged barn, and keeps a good stock of horses constantly on hand. He is the owner of a neat and comfortable residence in the same block. He takes an interest in educational matters, and has filled the position of chairman of the school board of Maryville. Mr. Jackson was married on the 28th of January, 1857, to Miss Rebecca Andrews, daughter of Arthur Andrews, of Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was there born April 6, 1832. They have lately celebrated their silver wedding, and received some beautiful gifts from their friends. There were present on that occasion fifty-four persons, all being relatives except four. Mr. and Mrs. J. have one son, Wilmer A., born on the 28th of January, 1862. He and his wife are active members of the Presbyterian Church of Maryville, in which he holds the position of deacon. His parents are both living in Linn County, Iowa.

Adolph D. Jensen

prescription druggist and dealer in druggists' sundries, is a native of Denmark, and was born in Copenhagen, May 19, 1849. His father, Peter Jensen, was a native of the same city, and his mother, Malfridur Svensdatter, a native of Iceland. It may not be out of place in this connection to state that the latter was a remarkably handsome woman, and her portrait now adorns the walls of a celebrated museum of art in Paris as the representative of the most beautiful lady of Denmark. Her taste in dress was unsurpassed, and a native costume prepared for herself was purchased by the queen for a select masquerade. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated at his birthplace, and early commenced the active duties of his chosen occupation. Deciding to avail himself of the opportunities offered in the New World for men with strong hands, hopeful hearts, when coupled with energy and integrity, he, in 1870, landed in America, and at once cor'menced the battle of life without means. He worked at various occupations in as many places, husbanding all his resources until he was enabled to engage in business on his own account. He opened a store in Maryville in 1876, and has not only secured the reputation of being a safe, cautious merchant, but, at the same time, by his skill and thorough knowledge of his business, commands the unlimited confidence of his patrons. Mr. Jensen married Miss Mary Arnold, a native of Canada, in 1876. They have one son, Charles.

William B. Jones

deceased, was a native of Campbell County, Virginia, and was born October 31, 1795. He was a son of James and Catherine (Stith) Jones, the former of Welsh descent, and a native of Virginia. The latter was also a native of the same state. William received a fair education in his native count}', and was there reared, being endowed with more than an ordinary memory, on which he relied much in his business transactions during life. His boyhood days were passed on a farm, and he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, in Campbell County, till 1817. During the war of 18 12, he served for twelve months, from which he drew a pension, as does his widow at the present time, in 18 17, he moved to Kentucky, and located in Howard County', where he resided for one year, then moving to Breckenridge Count)-, where he was engaged at farming and dealing in merchandise, till 1865. In that vicinity he was one of the most prominent and respected citizens, and was an active member in the fair association. He was no office seeker, but held many minor offices, and was often solicited to accept others. In 1865, he came to Missouri, and located in Nodaway County, and, one year later, he came to Maryville, where he resided till the time of his demise, which occurred November 22, 1880. In all his business undertakings he was remarkably successful, and was noted by all who knew him for his exactness and truthfulness. When he thought he had gained enough of this world's goods to make himself and family happy during the remainder of their lives, he had no anxiety to make more, and had for several years been leading a retired life. During life, he was an active member of the M. E. Church, to which he had belonged since he was fifteen years of age. Mr. Jones was married March 27, 18 18, to Miss Mary W. Stith, a daughter of Benjamin and Phebe Stith, who were both natives of Virginia, and of French descent. Mrs. Jones was born in Bedford County, Virginia, June 10, 1802, and, when four years of age, her parents moved to Kentucky, where she was married. Mr. and Mrs. J. had a family of twelve children : Catherine, is now Mrs. Thomas Moorman ; Phebe W. is unmarried and lives at home with her mother ; James W. is a practicing physician in Arkansas ; William R. is a lawyer, also in Arkansas, both learned men, and are doing a lucrative business ; Mary A. is now Mrs. Geltham, who resides in Saline County, Missouri, and Theodore. Those not living are Lucy C. (Goode), Elizabeth A. (Board), Benjamin S., Charles H., Laura F. and Ellen. Since the death of Mr. Jones, Miss Phebe and Theodore have had the care of matters for the family. Mrs. Jones has been a member of the M. E. Church for many years. Though now in her eightieth year, she enjoys good health, and is very active for a person of that age.

N. T. Jones

was born in Delaware County, Ohio, January 8, 1844. His father was a man of prominence in his native county, and had filled various county offices. In 1864 N. T. enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Fortyfifth Ohio, and served until the close of the war, when he returned to Camp Chase and was honorably mustered out. He continued to live in Ohio until 1868, when he decided to come to Missouri. He settled in Warren County, where he lived five years, following different^pursuits, and acting for a time as justice of the peace. In 1874 he made his home in Maryville. In 1875 he was appointed on the police force, serving three years, and was then elected marshal. He was afterwards appointed deputy sheriff, serving a few months, and with the exception of the time while acting as deputy sheriff, he has been on the police force seven years, and has proved himself an efficient and capable officer. Mr. J. was married in 1869, to Miss Mary M. Linn, of Warren County, Missouri.

They have a family of four children : Frank, Alice L., Florence M. and Paul. Two are deceased - Carl, who died in January, 1880, and Lois W., who died October 29, 1881. Mr. Jones is a member of the A. O. U. W. and a charter member of Industry Lodge, No. 78.