Nodaway County, Missouri - Chapter 35: Official Record, 1882 (part 9 of 16)

S. P. Joy

was among the early settlers of Nodaway County, and was born in Morgan County, Ohio, in 1837. His father, Absalom Joy, and his mother whose maiden name was Jane Farris, were both natives of Ohio. S. P. was reared to manhood at his birth place, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving a preparatory education in the neighborhood schools. He afterwards attended a select school under John Wright. When the war broke out he was among the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for troops. He enlisted in April 1861, in Company H, Seventeenth Ohio Infantry, and after serving some four months, re-enlisted in Company D, Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. They served with the Seventeenth Army Corps, taking part in the battle of Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg, where they witnessed the surrender of General Pemberton. After taking part in many raids, they joined General Sherman at Big Shanty, and with him went through to Atlanta. On the 22nd of July, 1864, the subject of this sketch with several others, was taken prisoner and then sent to the noted Andersonville prison. He remained there two months, then escaped bare headed and bare footed, and with two companions reached the Union lines near Atlanta after a hard night's tramp, having had nothing to eat for two days. He was almost a skeleton and was then sent home to recruit. After remaining at home a short time he went to New York, then by a vessel around Cape Hatteras, where they encountered a terrible storm. Mr. J. joined General Sherman at Buford, South Carolina, and took up the line of march through swamps etc., participating in the battle of Bentonville. He witnessed the surrender of Johnston's army, and then took part in the grand review at Washington. The regiment was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, and disbanded at Columbus, Ohio, on the 11th of July, 1865. He had been promoted to second lieutenant at Janesboro, North Carolina. Coming west in October, 1865, Mr. J. settled at Savannah, where he engaged in teaching. He also assisted in the postoffice and express office at Savannah while recruiting. He came to Nodaway County in October, 1869, and settled at Sweet Home, where he kept a grocery and the postoffice for some time. In the spring of 1878 he took a trip to Colorado for the benefit of his health, and on returning, settled at Maryville in the fall of that year, where he has since remained. He owns a fine farm of 220 acres east of town, and has a residence in Maryville. He was formerly a member of the G. A. R. Politically he is a staunch Republican. He was married in August, 1868, to Miss Melinda Mingus. She was born in Athens, Ohio, March 6, 1845. They have four children: Lewis A., born July 16, 1871; William D., born May 6, 1873; Ellis M., born May 7, 1877; Jessie Y., born December 18, 1880. Himself and wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church lof Maryville.

Thomas Kelly

farmer and stock raiser, section 2, was born on the Isle of Man, December 26, 181 5. His father, Thomas Kelly, and his mother, formerly Miss Catharine Kirk, were also natives of the Isle of Man. Thomas there resided until fifteen years of age, when he crossed the ocean, starting from Liverpool, England, and landing at New York City, after being six weeks and three days on the voyage. He settled at Easton, Pennsylvania, where he remained some three years, then moving to Williamsburg, on the Susquehanna River. His next location was at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and after leaving there he went to Lawrence County, Ohio, where he resided some four years, then going to Gallia County. Fifteen years afterwards he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the spring of 185 1, and settled in Polk Township, of which he has since been a resident, with the exception of a trip made to California in the spring of 1875, when he visited two sons.' Mr. K. has been an active citizen and a public spirited man, and being an old settler, he is well known. During the war, seven of his family were sick at one time with smallpox, and all recovered except his father-in-law, who became ill with lockjaw and died. The neighbors were afraid to render any assistance, with the exception of Mr. Frazee and son and a man by the name of Snoddy. These three assisted in burying his father-in-law. He at present owns a fine farm of 172 acres, upon which is a good orchard, etc. He was married in 1835, to Mrs. Helen Wiseman, a native of Virginia. They have seven children living : Margaret (now Mrs. Cass Harmon, of Nebraska City); John W., Lewis, Williams, Henry and Thomas, twins, and Pascall B. Mrs. Kelly died in 1865. Mr. K. was married again to Mrs. Man- Jennings. Their family consists of Hugh, Betty, George, Charlie, Allen, Jessie and Florence B. He is a member of the M. E. Church.

Judge S. T. Kennedy

farmer and stock raiser, section 9, was born on a farm in Fayette Count}-, Indiana, on the 29th of September, 1830. His father, John Kennedy, a farmer by occupation, was a native of North Carolina, and his mother, whose maiden name was Miss Charity McMichael, was also born in the same state. Young Kennedy remained at his birthplace until fourteen years of age, and attended the common schools. In 1 S44 he accompa- nied his parents to Missouri, and settled in Platte County when Indians were the inhabitants. There he remained six years, coming to Nodaway County in the spring of 1850. In the fall of that year he entered the land on which he now resides and commenced improving it. At that time there were no settlers between his place and Maryville, and only four families and one store in that town. His parents and a nephew located on the property now composing the poor farm, and he has but one neighbor who lived near him in those early days, Mr. Cain, who located there in 186 1. The nearest supply point was St. Joseph, and to make the trip occupied four days. Mr. Kennedy endured many trials in cultivating his land and developing a new country, but finally succeeded in procuring 240 acres, making a valuable stock farm He has some wellbred horses, graded cattle and other stock, and his land is well watered. In 1873 he was elected chairman of the count)' court, filling the position for five years and six months in a most satisfactory manner. The length of time he has served in public offices is ample evidence of the esteem in which he is held by all. He is Democratic in politics. Mr. K. was married July 14, 1850, to Miss Lucretia Smith, daughter of John P. Smith, formerly a prominent citizen of Clinton Count}7, Missouri. They have seven children : Mary J., born June 8, 185 1, (now Mrs. B. Willhart) ; John W., born April 20, 1853 ; Henry N., born November 25, 1855 ; Alice, born January 11, 1861 ; Dora, born February 7, 1864, (now Mrs. W. Taylor) ; Henriette, born January 24, 1870, and Belle, born November 14, 1875. Three are deceased. Mr. K. is a member of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, A. F. and A. M., and for eight years he held the position of Master of the lodge. In 1873-4 he was District Deputy Grand Master.

Enoch P. Knabb

farmer and stock raiser, section 9, was born ten miles north of Cincinnati, in Hamilton County, Ohio, August 12, 1827. His father, Jacob, was a farmer and blacksmith, and a native of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. His mother, formerly Elizabeth Parvin, was born in New Jersey. Enoch accompanied his parents to Jackson County, Indiana, when eight years of age, and there he was principally brought up. He attended the common schools, and assisted his father in cultivating the farm, though he also worked and became quite proficient at the blacksmith trade. He remained on the homestead until he was twenty-eight years of age, and then purchased a farm of his own, on which he remained until he came west, in the spring of 1868. On the 14th of March he settled in Green Township, this county, and from there moved upon his present place in 1870. This embraces 200 acres, well stocked, an orchard of 200 trees, excellent buildings, and everything about the place indicates the successful agriculturist. He also owns forty acres of timber in Green Township. Mr. Knabb was formerly a member of the Grange. Though often solicited to become a candidate for the various township offices, he has always refused. He was married December 16, 1855, to Miss Mary A. Kelly, daughter of David Kelly, a native of Jackson County, Indiana. They have six children : Samuel F., born June 12, 1855 ; Elizabeth J., born February 4, 1857, (now Mrs. D. Taylor); Sarah L., born June 4, 1858 ; Mary C, born March 28, 1859 ; John J. and Willie B. (twins), born June 19, 1868. Two are deceased. Mr. K. politically is a Republican.

was born in Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, on the 14th day of April, 1849, an<3 is the son of Gerard and Josephine Koch, natives of Germany. He was reared until seventeen years of age in his native town, receiving the benefits of an academical education. In 1867 he came to St. Joseph and secured a situation in a drug store, and at the same time commenced reading medicine, with Dr. Berghoffas tutor. He attended medical lectures at the St. Louis Medical College, and was graduated March 11, 1873. He then returned to St. Joseph, and for over one year was connected with his preceptor in the practice of his profession. In September, 1874, he settled in Maryville, where he has been engaged in the practice of medicine. To his most thorough qualities as a physician, he adds promptness and energy in professional duty, and he enjoys a good reputation in the discharge of his duties to the sick and afflicted. Dr. Koch has a good practice, which is constantly increasing. He is a member of White Cloud Lodge of I. O. O. F. He married Miss Sophia Jensen, December 25, 1876. She was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. They have one son, Charles Adolph.

George Kraus

shoemaker, is a native of Switzerland, and' was born October 5, 1835. He received the advantages of a fair education in his native town, and worked at the cooper's trade till eighteen years old, when he learned the shoemaker's trade, which he followed for three years. He then traveled in different parts of that country till 1866, when he came to America, landing at New York, and locating where he now resides. He has since lived here, excepting one year, when he worked in St. Joseph. He now owns one business house and a residence in this place. Mr. Kraus was married June 21, 1861, to Miss Katie Graul. She was born in Saton, now a part of Prussia, March 22, 1842, and came to America in 1867. They have one child, Lena, born January 2, 1862.

wholesale dealer in coal oil, is among the prominent business men of Maryville. He is a native of Germany, and was born in County Coblenz, December 25, 1837. He was there reared to manhood, spending his youthful days"' in agricultural pursuits, and obtaining his education from the schools in that vicinity. At the age of nineteen years he immigrated to America and settled in Monroe County, Illinois, where he resided three months, and then went to Ouincy, Illinois. A short season afterwards he removed to Grant County, Wisconsin, and engaged in farming. He subsequently returned to Illinois and engaged in clerking at Liberty, where he remained one year. We next find him situated at New Orleans, Louisiana, where he resided six months, and from there he settled in Kansas City, Missouri, and embarked in mercantile pursuits until the breaking out of the war. In 1861 Mr. K. returned to Illinois and enlisted in Company B, Twenty-second Illinois Regiment, serving three months, and upon obtaining his discharge he re-enlisted in Company E, Twenty-fourth Illinois Volunteers, serving three years and one month. He took an active part in the battles of Fredericksburg, Chickamauga, Tennessee, and others of lesser note. He was for three months steward of the hospital at Bowling Green, Kentucky, and had under his command a small body of troops for the defense of that institution. After obtaining his discharge in 1864 he returned to Grant County, Wisconsin, and engaged in farming, and at the expiration of a four years' residence there he removed to this county, engaging in the grocery business in Maryville in 1868. Five months later he went to the county of his nativity on a visit, which lasted seven months. At the end of that time he again came to Maryville, and in 1870 established the business now conducted by Wray & Moore. Mr. K. was united in marriage, April, 10, 1865, with Miss Elizabeth B. Hollauer, a native of Germany. They have six children : Joseph F., Mary E., Ferdinand T., Melie, Nettie and Chloe. They are members of the Catholic Church. He has been city tax collector one term, and was also for a like period county supervisor under the old system.

was born in Anderson County, Tennesse, March 13, 1829. His father, John M. Lamar, was also a native of Tennessee, while his mother, whose maiden name was Miss Hannah Smith, was from Virginia. When ten years of age N. B. accompanied his parents to Hendricks County, Indiana, and after remaining there two years, they moved to Platte County, Missouri, arriving in 1841. One year later they came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled on the Nodaway River, in the north- western part of the count}-, there taking up a claim. A log cabin was erected, there being not a nail nor a pane of glass in the house. It contained a puncheon floor, the cracks between the logs were daubed with mud, and the chimney was made of sod. N. B. was a good shot with his old flint-lock rifle, and spent many pleasant hours in hunting. Roving bands of Indians infested the country on hunting expeditions. It was on this frontier that the subject of this sketch was reared. He received a common school education, and has taken a deep interest in the improvement of this county, having cultivated several fine farms. He now owns two, one in Nodaway and one in Atchison County. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. He has at present retired from active business life. Mr. Lamar is the owner of a handsome residence in Maryville, besides other town property. He was married in June, 1857, to Miss Martha A. Seevers, a native of Tennessee, born November 18, 1835. They have two children : Sarah K., born March 27, 1858, (now Mrs. Virgil W. Teeme, of Mexico, Missouri), and John J., born November 13, i860.

L. M. Lane

of the firm of Lane & Newman, attorneys, is a native of Missouri, and was born in Andrew County, November 4, 1854. His father, Lemuel B. Lane, was one of the pioneers of that county. Wlun the subject of this sketch was in his second year the family emigrated to Peoria County, Illinois, residing there until 1866, when they returned to Missouri, and located temporarily at Lexington and Kansas City, eventually taking up their abode in Bates County. There they remained until the autumn of 1869, when they removed to Gentry Count}', and in the spring of 1872 came to Nodaway. L. M. spent his youthful days in tilling the soil, his early educational advantages being very limited. After coming to Maryville, he attended school for a time, after which he turned his attention to teaching, and for two terms taught in the public school building in town. In the spring of 1875 ne commenced the study of law in the office of Messrs. Johnson & Jackson. Previous to this he had not given the law any consideration, and in the unprecedented time of two months and twenty-seven days, he was prepared, passed a creditable examination, and was duly admitted to the bar. He did not engage actively in the practice of his profession until the spring of 1877, when he became the junior member of the firm of Beech & Lane. During his short career Mr. Lane has attained more than local celebrity, especially as a criminal lawyer. He was appointed by the court on the defense in the celebrated Otto Sharp murder trial, a history of which is given in this work. In 1878 the people of Maryville found in Mr. Lane an efficient mayor. In the spring of 1881 he was elected city attorney, the duties of which office he is now discharging. He is favorably spoken of as being the next Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney, and being eminently qualified for the position, will undoubtedly receive the hearty support of the masses. He is a member of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to the M. E. Church. On the 25th of December, 1877, Miss Clara E. Howden became his wife. She is the daughter of Captain Howden, one of Nodaway's substantial citizens. They have by this union two children, Zella May and Milton Vern.

is a native of Mississippi, and was born May 30, 1824. His father, Judge Aaron Larrabee, was a large planter and prominently known in that state, to which he had moved from France when a young man. The subject of this sketch received the benefits of a select school education in New Orleans, after which he took up the study of medicine under the tutorship of Dr. Stone. In due course of time he entered the Louisiana Medical University, in New Orleans, and graduated from that institution in the spring of 1846. In the autumn of the same year, he accompanied General Scott's army to Mexico as physician and surgeon, was at the battle of Vera Cruz, and served all through until the close, when he returned to the states. At the breaking out of the late rebellion, his sympathies being with the south, he entered the Confederate service as first regimental surgeon in the Army of the Tennessee. He was afterwards made division surgeon, serving through until the close. After the war, he located in Adams County, Illinois, and practiced his profession for over seven years, when he came to Missouri. After a temporary sojourn in different places, in January, 1879, ne became a resident of Maryville. The doctor for twenty-five years adhered to the allopathic practice, but after mature deliberation, became convinced of the truth of the principle involved in the motto, sin/ilia, similibus, curantur, and adopted the homoeopathic practice. He has been eminently successful during his professional career in Nodaway County, and has a large and increasing practice. He is conceded to be one of the best scholars and physicians in the place, pleasing in his address, ki'nd in his manners, and an entertaining gentleman. He is a member of the Western Academic University of Homoeopathy, and the Missouri Institute of Homoeopath)-. He i.s a Master Mason. In 1856, Miss Jane Dougherty, of Ohio, became his wife. By this union they have five children : Gomeo, Willie, Jennie, Woodrow and Cassius.

John Lieber

ber. Commencing with the town when it was in its infancy, he has kept pace with its upbuilding and has become prosperous as civilization advanced into the city. Mr. L. is a native of Switzerland and was born August 29, 1833. He was educated and resided in his native country until 1851, when he came to America with his parents. They sojourned for a time at Jefferson City, Missouri, after which they removed to Booneville, where the father still resides. John engaged in clerking in mercantile houses, pursuing that vocation for a considerable length of time at Lexington. In 1858 he came to Maryville, and after clerking one month, made his departure in trade, occupying a building about four doors south of his present stand. His capital was in conformity with his store, rather small, but his sterling business qualifications had been observed by wholesale dealers who came forward with their assistance, knowing that he was destined to occupy a prominent position. He soon after took in a partner, and until the breaking out of the war was known as the firm of Lieber & Jester. When the rebellion began Mr. Lieber and V. Stephens engaged in the liquor trade, and after one year Mr. Bigget became interested, and they engaged in general merchandising, continuing for a time, when Mr. Lieber withdrew and bought a third interest in the establishment of Michau Brothers. The firm was styled J. Lieber & Co. This co-partnership existed until 1876, when Mr. Alfred Michau withdrew. The business career of Mr. L. in Maryville has been characterized for square dealing. His success, his present and increasing patronage, is evidence sufficient to confirm the fact. He is unostentatious, and is among the first in endorsing enterprises that would advance the interests of Nodaway County. He married in 1859 Miss L. C. Thompson. They have by this union three children, Chloe, Mary and Georgie. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church.

Charles Lippman

furniture dealer and undertaker, is a native of Germany, and was born July 6, 1847. He lived in his native country, where he was educated, until 1866, and then immigrated to the United States, and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he learned the cabinet maker's trade. After living there six years, he came to Maryville, Missouri, in 1872, and entered the employ of Stephens & Brother, the oldest house in the furniture line in Maryville. In 1876, he purchased one of the brother's interest, and became a partner, and, on the 1st of January, 1879, ne purchased the other brother's interest, and became sold proprietor. Mr. L. is a good illustration of what industry and fair and honorable dealing can accomplish. He was married in October, 1878, to Miss L. Nagel, a resident of Nodaway County, but born in Germany. They have two children, farmer and stock raiser, section 11, was born April 21, 1837, in Fairfield County, Ohio. His father, James W. Looker, was a native of Virginia. His mother, whose maiden name was Miss Sophia Sprinkler, was also born in Virginia. Thomas was brought up in Fairfield County, Ohio, on a farm, and received a common school education. In the fall of 1854 he accompanied his parents to Andrew County, Missouri, and lived there until 1863, when he came to Nodaway County and rented a farm on White Cloud Creek. He purchused his present farm in the fall of 1864, it then having some little improvement upon it. Since that time he has been an active worker in forwarding the interests of Nodaway County. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and at the close of that struggle he again turned his attention to farming. His present landed estate comprises 120 acres of well improved land, upon which is a good residence, and one of the finest orchards, of some 200 bearing trees, in the county. His farm is well watered and well adapted to stock raising. Politically he is an Independent Democrat. Mr. Looker was married November 20, 1859, to Miss Catherine Taylor, a native of Illinois. There are two children living : James K., born December 13, i860, and Sarah E., born January 28, 1868, a bright young lady, who acts the part of housekeeper for her father.

stock dealer, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, November 21, 1848. His parents, Samuel and Elizabeth McCommon, were both natives of Pennsylvania. Howard was brought up at his birthplace on a farm, and received a common school education. In February, 1868, he came west and settled in the southern part of Nodaway County, on the old Sixteen Mile or Half-way House, between Maryville and Savannah. There he remained a short time, when he came to Maryville in the spring of 1869 and has made this his home since. He has improved several farms in the neighborhood. He was also in the lumber business one year with Mr. Williams, under the firm name of Williams, McCommon & Co. Mr. McC. has been in the stock business more or less since he resided here, and at present gives his attention principally to that occupation. He is the owner of a residence in this city. He is a member of White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, I. O. O. F., of Maryville. He was married October 16, 1876, to Miss Laura Jester, daughter of S.- M. Jester, of Saline

County, Missouri. She was born in Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, March 14, 1850. They have one child, Frank H., born May 22, 1S7S. Mrs. McCommon is a member of the Christian Church, of Maryville.

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, September 5, 1823. His father, George McGinnis, was a boatsman, and was also a native of that county. His mother was born in New Jersey. Young McGinnis attended the common schools, and was brought up in his native count}-, principally following the occupation of his father. He commenced work for himself in 1843, and, on becoming of age, turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He removed to Muskingum County, Ohio, and then to Green County, Indiana, in 1845, and, in May, 1858, through Iowa to Missouri, locating in this count) in the spring of 1859. He purchased a farm, and at once commenced its improvement, and is now the owner of 318 acres, well improved. Mr. McG. is much interested in the raising of stock, and upon his farm are some good grades. There is also an orchard, containing the usual amount of small fruit. During the war he served in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. He has served as school director for eight years. He has been, twice married. First, in Ohio, February 8, 1844 ; this wife died November 19, 1864, leaving nine children, five of whom are living : James M., born December 16, 1847; Mary E. (now Mrs. Jacob Ashford), born September 19, 1849; Abinah W., born April 19, 1854; William C, born December 14, 1858, and Daniel D., born April 25, 1861. His second marriage occurred March 27, 1866, when Miss Nancy A. Graham became his wife. There are five children by this union : Myra, born April 16, 1868 ; Dennis H., born September 5, 1870 ; Maria, born February 1, 1872 ; Milda C, born April 17, 1S74, and Jonathan D., born December 15, 1879. Politically Mr. McG. is a Greenbacker. He was brought up religiously in the Methodist Episcopal faith.

proprietor of billiard room, was born in County Donegal, Ireland, on tlu- 25th da)- of September, 1845. His youth was spent in his native country. In 1866, he emigrated to the United States and settled in the coal regions of Pennsylvania, and for two years was engaged in mining. In 1872,11c came to Maryville and engaged in his present business. He was married in 1874 to Miss Mary Doogan. The)' have four children : James, Mar)- Ellen, Sarah and Annie. One son, Barney, is deceased.

Augustus F. Malott

blacksmith. He is a native of Miami County, Ohio, and was born January 29, 1844. At the age of five years he emigrated with the family to Marion County, Indiana, where he was reared to manhood and was educated. He attended college at Merom, Sullivan County, Indiana, for two years. In 1S61, at the breaking out of the war, he enlisted in Company I, Twelfth Indiana Regiment, serving seven and a-half months. After obtaining his discharge from that regiment he re-enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and First Indiana Volunteers, and served till the close of the war, having participated in the well known battles of Crab Orchard, Chickamauga, siege of Atlanta, Georgia, Jonesboro, and was with Sherman in his famous march to the sea. At the close of the war Mr. M. returned home, where he remained till 1866, then moving to Pontiac, Illinois, resided there, following blacksmithing for six years. After which, he removed to Rloomington, Illinois, and was engaged in his trade in that city and vicinity till [878. At that period he emigrated to Hopkins, Missouri, and after one and a-half years, located in this city, where he has since resided. He was married January 24, 1878, to Miss Ida Jenaway, a native of Illinois. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., No. 164, of Hopkins, Missouri. That Mr. Malott is unquestionably a thorough master of his tralle" is conceded by all, and his large patronage onlv sfives further evidence of his mechanical skill.

George W. Martin

editor in chief, and one of the publishers and proprietors of the Nodaway Democrat, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1843. His father, Wanick Martin, who was a native of Ohio, was by profession a teacher and minister of the gospel. He was also for a considerable period successfully engaged in the banking business. His mother's maiden name was Rachel Harbaugh. She was also a native of Ohio. Young George spent the first six years of his life in his native state, about the end of which period, he moved with his parents to New- Orleans, Louisiana, where he received the rudiments of his literary education. In 1859, he left his southern home, and returning northward, entered Henry and Eureka College, Illinois, where he completed his literary and scientific education, which latter included a competent knowledge of civil engineering. He subsequently spent five years on the western plains, a portion of which time he employed in the avocation of his profession of civil engineer. In 187 1, he settled in the city of Maryville, in Nodaway County, where, during the ensuing period of three years he was successfully engaged in the insurance business. In 1874, he became connected with the Nodaway Democrat, of which he is now (1882), and has been for some years past, in partnership with James Todd, Esq., a proprietor and publisher, as well as its managing editor. His bold and uncompromising avowal of the principles of which the Democrat has long been the exponent in this county, no less than his independence of thought and expression in all matters pertaining to questions of public interest, combined with the general excellence of the Democrat as a newspaper, has won for George W. Martin, no less than for his able associate, James Todd, a reputation for ability in journalism which few similar enterprises in a corresponding period of time in this state have achieved for their originators. Mr. Martin was married in 1873, to Miss Mary Turner, a native of South Bend, Indiana. They have three children : Clarence, Flora, and Henry.

A. K. Martin

was born in Connelsburg, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, on the 26th of December, 1817. His father, Alexander Martin, was a native of Ireland, and a contractor by occupation. The maiden name of his mother was Mary A. McCorcan, and she was born in Donegal, Ireland. Alexander accompanied his parents to Knox County, Ohio, where he was reared and received a common school education. When nineteen years of age he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, working for the small compensation of $4.00 per month for some two years. In the spring of 1839 he emigrated to Logan County, Illinois, where he was engaged in contracting, building, etc., and remained there until 1865, when he moved west and settled in Andrew County, Missouri. There he improved one of the finest farms in the county, but sold out in the fall of 1875, coming to Nodaway County in the spring ot 1876. He then settled in Maryville, and has now retired from active business life. He takes a deep interest in educational matters, and has been a member of the school board ever since he resided here, and has also been a member of the town council. Politically he is a Republican. He took a trip across the plains to California in 1850, spent one year on the coast and returned by the Isthmus. Mr. Martin was married in Logan County, Illinois, on the 28th of January, 1841 to Miss M. Hablit, a native of Greene County, Ohio, born January 10, 1826. They have had ten children, five of whom are now living : Mary P., born April 8, 1842, (now Mrs. Henry Ogle, of Andrew County); Catherine A., born November 15, 1848, (now Mrs. M. K. Hocker, of Colorado); Lodema T., born September 28, 1850, (now Mrs. Elias McAllister, of Nodaway County); Flora E., born January 15, 1855, (now Mrs. J. J. Beam, of Nodaway County); and Nellie, born December 10, 1869. William, James L., Angeline, John H. and Sarah B. are deceased. Mrs. B. is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Abraham Merrill

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, was born in Wolcott, Wayne County, New York, April 3, 1842, and was the son of Ripley and Maria (Valanstine) Merrill, both natives of New York. When six years of age he accompanied his parents to Wisconsin, where he was reared and educated, there remaining until the breaking out of the war. In August 1862 he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-second Wisconsin Infantry, and served about three years, holding the position of corporal. He participated in the battle of Brinkwood, Tennessee, where the regiment was captured and taken to Libby prison, there being confined for sixty days. At the end of this time they were paroled and then joined the main army at St. Louis, next going to Tennessee. Mr. M. was under General Sherman at the battles of Resaca, Burnt Hickory, New Hope Church, Rocky Force Ridge, and siege of Atlanta, then through to the sea, participating in the battles of Averysboro and Goldsboro, North Carolina. After Johnston's surrender he went through to Washington and participated in the grand review. Upon being mustered out of the United States service he returned to Milwaukee and was mustered out of the state service. In the fall of 1867 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he now owns 120 acres of well improved and stocked land. He has been school director and road overseer of his district. Mr. Merrill was married February 11, 1869, to Sarah E. Semans, a daughter of C. N. Semans, of New York. They have five children: Alice, born November 1, 1870; Carrie, born December 1, 1871; Cora, born June 23, 1875; Charles N., born December 24, 1877; Edward L., born September 5, 1881. Politically he is a Republican.

John S. Miller

county clerk. This efficient official and popular citizen is a native of Rockbridge County, Virginia, and was born March 8, 1845. When twelve years of age he removed with his parents to Edwards County, Illinois, where his lather, Robert M., engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1862 the family emigrated to Missouri, locating in Gentry (now Worth) County, and here John S. resided until 1862, when he tendered his services to the Union cause, enlisting in Company G, Fourth Missouri State Militia, Cavalry. He participated in many of the stirring engagements in Missouri, and was severely wounded at the battle of the Big Blue, in Jackson County. He was honorably discharged at the expiration of three years. Returning home, he soon after came to Nodaway County and embarked in mercantile pursuits at Guilford, continuing eight years, when he removed to Barnard, and for five years was identified with the business interests of that town. In 1878 he was the

Republican candidate for and elected to the important office which he now holds. Mr. Miller is of emphatic and decided character, untarnished principle, and of strict fidelity to the public interests, his constituents and his party. He was married in 1869 to Miss Catherine Graves, of Nodaway County. They have five children : Martha E., Henry C, Arthur, Mary and Catherine. He is a Master Mason.

John W. Miller

farmer and stock raiser, section 20, was born in Granby, Oswego Countyr Illinois, on the 21st of September, 1826. His father, Henry C. Miller, a farmer by occupation, was a native of Onondaga County, New York, and his mother, formerly Hannah A. Scott, of Connecticut. John passed his early days on the home farm and attended the common schools. While young he commenced to learn the cooper's trade of his father, which he followed in all for about seventeen years. In 1849 he left home and started out in life for himself, first purchasing a farm, on which he settled and lived for some time. He then moved to the city of Oswego, from there to Morristown and finally returned to his birth place, where he remained about two years. Mr. M. was next located in Piano, Kendall County, Illinois, for twelve years engaged in working at his trade most of the time, and while in that place served as an alderman. The last four years of his residence there he carried on a lumber trade. Upon leaving, he moved to Tampico, Whiteside County, and for eight years was occupied in tilling the soil, after which, in March, 1878, he came to Missouri and settled where he now resides, purchasing 16a acres of land. This he has improved, and upon it is a small orchard and a residence situated one half mile south of the town corporation. Politically he is a Republican. He belongs to the M. E. Church of Maryville. Mr. Miller was married November 15, 1849, to Miss Harriet L. Stephens, daughter of David Stephens, a native of New York. They have three children : Ellen, born November 8, 1852, (now Mrs. Edwin Meghell); Rhoda, born April 20, 1836; Frank, born July 31, 1868. Mr. Miller's brother, T. J. Miller, was born in Oswego County, New York, February 7, 1831. He was brought up on a farm, and in August, 1850, was married to Miss Betsey A. Rice. In the fall of 1868 they moved to Illinois, and in September, 1877, came to Missouri, where Mr. M. resided until November 19, 1881, when he died, leaving two children : Fred., born March, 1857, and Mattie, born in July, 1869. He was an honored settler of this vicinity, and by his death Nodaway County lost a most respected citizen.

Bernard Moran

farmer and stock raiser, section 24, was born in the State of Connecticut, on the 26th of December, 1847, and is of Irish descent, his parents.

Bryan and Bridget (Hughes) Moran, having been born in Ireland. When he was seven years of age, young Moran accompanied the family to Greenlake County, Wisconsin, and there he was brought up on a farm and attended the common schools. He gave considerable attention to copper mining and the lumber business, and continued to reside in that vicinity until 1865, when he took up his residence in Missouri. In July, 1865, he located in this county, where, in company with his father, he owns 160 acres of land, upon which is some graded stock, and an orchard of about 300 apple trees. Mr. Bryan Moran was also an early settler here. After leaving Ireland he immigrated to the United States, and landed at New York. Since becoming a citizen of Nodaway County, the subject of this sketch has made some three trips to his old location in Wisconsin. Mr. M. was married October 16, 1877, to Miss Laura E. Bigot, daughter of Edward G. Bigot, a native of Kentucky. They have one child, Martin Edward, born June 11, 1879. He has held the office of road overseer. He is Democratic in politics, and belongs to the Catholic Church.

Judge Stephen Morehouse

public administrator, is one who has figured prominently in the early development of Nodaway County, and has been closely identified with its progress for nearly a quarter of a century. He is a native of New Jersey, and was born February 11, 1813. His father, Stephen, was also a .native of New Jersey. When the subject of this sketch was in his eighth year, the family removed to Ohio, locating in Delaware County, where he was educated and reared to manhood. The lather being a farmer, Stephen Jr. spent his youthful days in tilling the soil. In 1834, Miss Hariet Wood became his wife. He resided in the Buckeye State until the spring of 1856, when, with his family, he came to Missouri, and settled in Nodaway County, ten miles north of Maryville. Here he entered half a section of land, and was among the first farm openers in that portion of the county, there being but two residents between his place and Maryville, which, at that time, was a diminutive cross road town. He was recognized among the most substantial and progressive agriculturists, until about seven years ago, when he removed to Maryville. Mr. Morehouse, during his long residence in the county, has held many positions of trust and responsibility. He was one of the early county judges, being elected in 1858. For a number of years he served as justice of the peace. In 1874, he was elected probate judge, the duties of which office he discharged one term, and at present he holds the office of public administrator. In every office which he has held, Judge Morehouse has been found to be equal to all emergencies, discharging his obligations with the utmost fidelity. He is characterized for his numerous sterling qualities, and no man in the county has more friends than he. His family consists of eight children living : A. P., Francis, Wellington, Stephen, Alvina, Ann, Polly and Rose. Belle.

Albert P. Morehouse

Among the active business men of Maryville, no one is deserving of more honorable mention than A. P. Morehouse. He was born July II, 1835, in Delaware County, Ohio, and is the son of Stephen Morehouse, a native of Newark County, New Jersey. His mother's maiden name was Harriet Wood, a native of New York and a daughter of Russell Wood, who settled in Delaware County Ohio, at an early day. Albert's early life was that of a farmer boy. His educational advantages were good and well improved, and at the age of eighteen he began to teach school in his native county, and in [856 accompanied his father to Missouri. Here he continued teaching and employed his spare time in studying law. In i860 he was admitted to the bar and the same year entered upon the practice of his profession in Montgomery County, Iowa. In 1861 he was commissioned first lieutenant of Colonel Kimball's regiment of enrolled militia, and held the office six months. In 1862 he commenced the practice of law in Maryville in company with Colonel Amos Graham, this relation continuing until the death of Mr. Graham in 1865. In 1871 Mr. Morehouse relinquished active practice and gave his entire attention to real estate, and at the present time is the senior member of the firm of Morehouse & Sisson. The firm have as complete abstract books as are to be found in Northwest Missouri. In 1872 Mr. M. was a delegate to the Baltimore convention, and in 1876 to the St. Louis convention. In the fall of 1876 he was elected to represent his district in the state legislature, and made a dilligent and faithful representative. He was married in 1865 to Miss Mattie McFadden, of Lexington, Missouri. Mr. M. is a good financier, a man of progressive ideas, and liberal in devising for the interest of the community in which he lives. He has the confidence and respect of those with whom he comes into business relations, is wide awake to all matters of public concern, and has done much to develop the trade of his town and county. He is in the prime of manhood, full of life and business energy.

is a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and was born January 18, 1835. His father, Alexander W. Morrison, was a native of Pennsylvania, and a prominent farmer of the county. *His mother's maiden name was Margaret M. Calmant, both being of Scotch ancestry. The subject of this memoir was educated at private schools - Unionville Academy, Chester Count)-, Pennsylvania, Newark Academy, Delaware, and Coates- ville Academy, Chester County, Pennsylvania. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. James P. Andrews, of Oak Hill, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and attended lectures at the Jefferson Medical College, from which institution he was graduated March 9, 1861. He began practicing medicine in his native county, and in June, 1862, after a thorough examination, he was appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon in the United States army, and was stationed at Columbian College Hospital at Washington. He was afterwards commissioned Assistant Surgeon of United States Volunteers, and in June, of 1863, was promoted by President Lincoln, and was sent by the medical director to Folly Island, near Charleston, and was made Surgeon-in-Chief of Vogdes' division. The following April he came up to Virginia with the division, and was in the Army of the James until the close of the war. He was at Cold Harbor with the Eighteenth Corps, and was in front of Petersburg and at the battle of Fort Harrison, September 29, 1864, and was again at Petersburg at the time of its capture. He was Medical Director of the Twenty-fourth Corps, and continued in this position until the corps was disbanded, in July, 1865. Dr. Morrison was then appointed Surgeon-in-Chief of the District of Southwest Virginia, where he remained until February 2, 1866, when he was honorably discharged. After the war he located in New York City, and in 1873 he settled in Maryville, where he has followed his chosen avocation, with a good degree of success. He is a close student, and keeps thoroughly posted in matters pertaining to his profession, as well as the current topics of the day, and as a medical practitioner ranks with the foremost in Northwestern Missouri. Politically he is a Republican, and in his religious preferences he is a Presbyterian, the faith of his father. He is a member of the Loyal Legion of the United States, also a Royal Arch Mason, and is a member of St. Joseph Commandery, Nodaway Chapter and Nodaway Lodge. Dr. Morrison was married July 25, 1876, to Miss Belle Panky, a native of Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, a daughter of Thomas A. Pankey. They have one daughter, Grace L., and a son, Paul.

of the Marwille Creamery, is a native of Branch County, Michigan, and was born August 31, 1854. He was raised on a farm and lived at his birthplace until ten years of age, and for eight years resided in different parts of the state. In 1872 he came to Missouri, and was engaged in various avocations. In June, 1881, he engaged in his present business, and it is an industry of great importance to the farmers throughout the county, netting them a larger profit in selling their cream than could possibly be realized in making butter themselves. J. J. Smith and R. N. Atmore are associated with him in the business.

M. Moss

proprietor of confectionery and 'restaurant, is a native of Ripley County, Indiana, and was born February 10, 185 r. At the age of two and onehalf years he was taken by the family to Muscatine County, Iowa, where he was reared to manhood as a farmer, receiving his education in the common schools of that county. In 1879 he removed to this county and engaged in the milling business, taking charge of the Bridgewater Mill, which he successfully managed for ten months. He then conducted the Barnard Mills, at Barnard, this county, and after doing business there a short time, he came to this city. September 4, 188 1, he commenced in the occupation which he is now so successfully following, purchasing the stock of Mr. Hobson. Since that time he has been doing a profitable business, and being well fitted for the position, is liberally patronized by the citizens of Maryville. Mr. Moss was married in 1871 to Miss Jennie Hendershot, a native of Pennsylvania. They have three children : Lucy H., EsteUa P., and Osmar E. He is a member of White Cloud Lodge, No. 92, I. O. O. F. of this city, and also a member of the A. O. U. W.

John Munn

farmer and stock raiser, section 23, was born on a farm in Wayne County, Ohio, March 7, 1825. His parents, James and Eliza (Bates) Munn, were both natives of Pennsylvania. John was brought up on a farm at his birthplace, and there attended school. In the fall of 1839, he accompanied the family to the Platte Purchase, settling in what is now Platte County, and there remained until 1846, when he went to St. Louis. He began work at ship carpentering, and after a lapse of four years removed to Illinois, and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1852, becoming excited with the stories of gold seekers, he determined to go to the California coast. In February, he started by way of the Isthmus, and was six months on the voyage. The vessel first visited the Sandwich Islands, and upon arriving in the New Eldorado, Mr. Munn began gold mining. For six years he continued this occupation, and in i860, returned to Illinois, bought some stock, and drove it across the plains. An interesting fact in connection with his residence in California, was the killing of a grizzly bear by himself, in 1853. This animal weighed 700 pounds when dressed. In the fall of 1868, he came to Nodaway Count)', and settled where he now resides. He owns 280 acres of well watered and stocked land, upon which is a young orchard of 125 trees. Mr. M. at present holds the position of school director. He was inarried March 22, 1870, to Miss Margaret Swank, daughter of Michael and Nancy Swank. They have four children: Eliza, born March 8, 1871 ; Mary, born June 14, 1872 ; David, born March 14, 1876, and Sarah, born July 14, 1878. He is politically a Democrat.

John D. Mustain

farmer and stock raiser, section 33, was born in McDonough Count}-, Illinois, January 21, 1843. His father, a farmer by occupation, was born in Virginia, while his mother, formerly Jane Woodside, was a Tenn- -esseean by birth. John passed his youth on a farm in McDonough County, attending for some time the common schools. When twentyone years of age he commenced in business life for himself, with but $15 in money. In 18/8 he came to Missouri, and on the 17th of September located in Nodaway County. The land which he purchased was unimproved prairie, and there was not a residence in sight. By energy and toil he has accumulated 126 acres, well improved and stocked, he being largely interested in stock raising. The town of Wilcox is situated three-quarters of a mile from his place. He has held the office of school director and clerk of the Wilcox district. Mr. Mustain was married December 8, 1864, to Miss Mary A. Arnolt, daughter of John Arnolt, a native of Scotland. They have four children : Lawrence E., born September 3, 1865; Luther A., born August 28, 1871 ; William A., born April 22, 1873, and Mary E., born April 26, 1878. Mr. M. is independent in his political views. He is a member of the Christian Church.

Dr. George Nash

Among the leading physicians and surgeons of Northwestern Missouri is Dr. George Nash, who was born in Hancock County, Indiana, February 1, 1849. His father, George B. Nash, was a native of Jefferson County, Kentucky. The maiden name of his mother was Miss Elizabeth McDaniel, and she was born in Randolph County, North Carolina. George accompanied his parents to Prairie City, McDonough County, Illinois, in 1856, and there he received a primary education. In 1867, he -emigrated west and settled in St. Joseph, Missouri, where he was engaged in the drug business for some three years, there also studying medicine. In the winter of 1877 he entered the Hospital Medical College of St. Joseph, and attended his first course of lectures. He graduated from this institution on the 28th of February, 1879. .During the last two years he filled the position of resident physician. He came to Maryville in the spring of 1879, and has obtained a large and lucrative practice. Besides having excellent qualities as a physician he is prompt in attention to calls, and his polished manners and cheerful countenance make him a welcome visitor to the afflicted. He makes a specialty of surgery, and in this line is very successful. To prosecute his studies with greater facility he anticipates attending the eastern colleges and thereby becoming even more thoroughly versed in his profession. Dr. Nash is a member of Nodaway Lodge No. 470, A. F. and A. M., also of the District Medical Society of Northwestern Missouri. He was married on the 13th of November, 1870, to Miss Mary Houston, daughter of Silas E. Houston, of Gentry County, Missouri. She was born in Andrew County, Missouri, October 7, 1855. She frequently assists her husband in difficult surgical operations, displaying great courage. They are active members of the Baptist Church.

James B. Newman

of the firm of Lane & Newman, attorneys, is foremost among the attorneys who stand prominent in Northwest Missouri. He is a native of Virginia, and was born in Orange County, May 30, 1852. His father, J. F. Newman, and his mother, formerly A. M. Blakey, were natives of Virginia, and still reside on the old homestead, near Gordonsville, Orange County. J. B. was educated in Locust Dale School, in Madison County, Virginia, after which he turned his attention to teaching, pursuing that profession in Madison County, Va., Jefferson County, Ky., and Izard and Jackson Counties, Arkansas. He was engaged in the study of law during his leisure hours, while teaching. In 1876-7, he studied under Dr. John B. Minor, of the University of Virginia. While teaching in Jacksonport, Ark., he read law, alternately in the offices of Messrs. Jones & Donnell and L. C. Gause, M. C, and a prominent member of the bar in that district. He was licensed to practice in March, 1877, and, after his admission to the bar, he associated himself with Hon. W. F. Henderson, then Attorney General of Arkansas, and was prominently known as a practitioner in Jackson and adjoining counties until 1879,. when he came to Missouri, locating in Maryville. Mr. Newman is a man of great ability, and has proved himself a safe counselor and an able advocate. He is possessed of an affable, companionable disposition, and commands, in a large degree, the respect of his fellow citizens. He married, at Jacksonport, Arkansas, Miss Hattie Jones, a native of that state. They have one daughter, Lucile. He is a Royal Arch Mason, having joined the Masonic order in 1873, at Gordonsville, Virginia. In 1876, he became a member of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Jacksonport, Arkansas.

Henry Nienhuser

merchant, Wilcox, is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and was born April 13, 1851, being a son of Henry and Mary (Branthorst) Nienhuser, who were natives of Hanover (now Prussia), Germany. They were married and came to America, going to St. Louis in 185 1, but soon moved to Washington County, Illinois, and settled on a farm. Here the father died in 1854. The mother subsequently was married the second time.

Henry spent his boyhood days and learned the blacksmith trade in Washington County, Illinois. He was married March 19, 1874, to Miss W. Hidenrighe, a native of Suthamman, Prussia, born February 18, 1856, She is a daughter of Frederick and Caroline (Bradmear) Hidenrighe, who were born in Germany. After their marriage they came to America in 1 87 1. Losing his health, Mr. N. was obliged to give up the business of blacksmithing. In 1881 he came to Wilcox and purchased the entire stock of goods from Mr. Hamphill, and is now doing a successful business. Mr. and Mrs. Nienhuser have a family of four children : Annie M., John H., Mary L., and Wilhelmenia B. He and his wife are members of the church.

proprietor of Mount Joe Brewery, is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and was born March 11, 1854. His father died while he was young, and his mother married a second time, George Brehn, a noted brewer of Baltimore, and with whom the subject of this sketch learned his business. In 1870 he went to Europe and spent four years, and then returned home, and the following eighteen months he superintended the brewery. After residing in and traveling over different sections of the country, he came to Maryville in 1877 and purchased the brewery built by William; Sutter in 1867. This building was burned in 1878, involving a. serious loss, but with the energy characteristic of the man he rebuilt in 1879 with a capacity of twenty-five barrels per day and was doing a prosperous business until December 1881 when his building was again destroyed by fire, involving a greater loss than in 1878. Mr. N. is not a man to be discouraged by troubles, however serious, and we predict for him a prosperous future. He was married in February, 1877, to Miss Josephine Albenesius, of St. Louis.

proprietor of restaurant and billiard room, was born in Bourbon Count}-, Kentucky, April 7, 1842. His father, Benjamin Northcutt, was a native of Kentucky. In 1844, he came to Missouri and settled in St. Joseph. J. M. was reared in Buchanan County, and learned the drug business. In 1870, he came to Maryville and established his present business, in which he has been very successful. His father was a miller, and built the first mill of any importance in St. Joseph. He is at the present time a resident of Blue Rapids, Kansas. Mr. Northcutt was married in April,. 1872, to Miss Annie Jackson, of Macon, Missouri. They have five children : Willie, Mary, Napoleon, Leona, and Joseph, Jr.

George W. Null

farmer and stock raiser, section 2, was born in Gallia County, Ohio, September i/, 1842. His father, George Null, was a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother, whose maiden name was Helen Wiseman, was a Virginian by birth. The father died when George was a mere child, and he accompanied his mother to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the fall of 1852. The)r came overland and settled in Polk Township. The county was almost a wilderness and abounded in game. It was on this frontier that George was reared to manhood on a farm, receiving the benefits of a common school education. He was thrown upon his own resources at the age of fourteen, his capital consisting only of his willing hands and brave heart. Being industrious and energetic, he soon found something to do. When the war broke out he was among the first to respond to the call of his country. On the 9th of July, 1S61, he left for Omaha, Nebraska, where he enlisted in Company I, First Nebraska Infantry. Their first campaign was under John C. Fremont, guarding the Iron Mountain Railroad. He remained with this regiment till January, 1864, taking part in the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Siege of Corinth, and Cape Girardeau. In October, 1863, the regiment was mounted. His time of enlistment having expired, January 1, 1864, he re-enlisted in the First Nebraska Veteran Cavalry, and took an active part in the engagements of Arkansas. In July of the same year the regiment was called to the plains to suppress the Indians, in which they had many difficulties. In January, 1866, Mr. N. was discharged on account of disability, since which time he has given his attention to agricultural pursuits in Nodaway County, having a landed estate of 282 acres within six miles of Maryville, on which is situated a good residence and other improvements. Politically he is a staunch Republican. He was married July 27, 1864, while home on a furlough, to Miss Lydia J. Ware, who was born August 10, 1845, in Andrew County, Missouri. She is a daughter of Jehu Ware, and was principally reared in Nodaway County. They have eight children living : Mary H., born November 7, 1866 ; Orlin G., born May 23, 1868 ; Laura, born April 24, 1870 ; Wilber F., born October 3, 1871 ; Charles W., born August 11, 1873 ! Sarah L., born January 17, 1876; Anna A., born December 16, 1877, and George H., born May. 5, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. N. are active members of the M. E. Church.

John O'Connor

in agricultural implements, wagons and farm machinery, one of Maryville's leading business men, is a native of Count}' Kerry, Ireland, and is the son of Michael O'Connor and Mary nee Shay. He was born on the 4th day of May, 1845, and emigrated to America with his mother in 1848, his father having preceded them the year previous. The family first settled in Massachusetts, and after remaining two years removed to Virginia, where they lived five years, and in 1856 changed their residence to Wisconsin. There the subject ot this sketch remained until the breaking out of the war. In response to the calls for troops to assist in putting down the rebellion in the south, he enlisted in August, 1861, in the Twelfth Wisconsin Infantry, and for meritorious services was promoted and commissioned second lieutenant. He remained in the service four years and participated in some of the most severe engagements of the campaign, among them the siege of Vicksburg and battle of Atlanta. He was with Sherman in his march to the sea, and participated in the grand review at Washington. After he was mustered out he returned to his home and engaged in the agricultural implement business. In 187 1 he came to Missouri, and to Nodaway County in 1875, and established his present business. He is recognized as an upright, straightforward business man, and by his fair and honorable dealing has secured a large patronage and richly merits the esteem in which he is held in the community. He has shown a commendable public spiritedness, and everything calculated to permanently benefit the city receives his support. He has served the city efficiently as a member of its council for two years. He was married to Miss Margaret Hyland, November 19, 1869. She was born in New York City. Their family consists of five children: Anna E., born October 2, 1870; James Charles, October 6, 1872; Margaret N., November 1, 1874; John, May 10, 1877; Patricia L., October 4, 1879. Mr. O'Connor is one of the organizers of the I. A. C. B. Society of Maryville, and holds the office of president.

James S. Onstot

farmer and stock raiser, section 35, was born in Garrett County, Kentucky, December 24, 1837, and is the son of Levi and Judith (Ball) Onstot, both Kentuckians by birth. The former was born in the year 1808. In 1844 James accompanied his parents to Buchanan County, Missouri, where his youth was passed in helping to clear a farm. His limited education was obtained in the common schools. He followed agricultural pursuits until August, 1862, when he enlisted as a private in Company H, Thirty-fifth Missouri Infantry, and was mustered out in June, 1865. He filled various positions until he was promoted first lieutenant, and participated in the battles of Arkansas Post, Helena, Duvall's Bluff, and many minor engagements. At the close of the war he returned to Buchanan Count)', Missouri, where he remained engaged in tilling the soil till he came to this count)' in 1876. The land which he then purchased was unimproved, but he now owns ninety acres, mostly under cultivation, well stocked and watered. He has held the office of school director. Mr. Onstot was married October 15, 1873, to Lucretia J. Williams, daughter of Evan and Louisa Williams. They have five children : Floyd, born December 2, 1874 ; Levi, born July 2, 1876 ; Robert H., born January 18, 1878 ; Edward, born August 1 1880, and Charles, born May 14, 1881. Politically he is a Republican, and worships with the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination.

for twenty-seven years a resident of Nodaway County, was born September 20, 1816, in Henry County, Virginia. His father, John Orear, was a native of Frederick County, Virginia. W. C. was reared until seventeen years of age in his native state, and then accompanied his parents to Ralls County, Missouri, settling on a farm. From there he went to Iowa, and for twelve years was engaged in farming and mining. He returned to Missouri, and lived in Carroll County for seven years, and in 1855, came to Nodaway County, locating three miles east of Maryville, on a farm. The following year he moved in town, and embarked in general merchandise, and continued in business Until 1870, when he sold out, and has since devoted himself to his real estate and other interests. He was married in 1844, to Miss Mary A. Wilcox, a native of New York. They have two children : Laura A. (now Mrs. Beale), and Elias D.

Joseph T. Paouin

county surveyor, is a native of Virginia, and was born in Loudoun Count)', December 25, 1837. His father, Joseph, was a native of Old Virginia. His grand-father was a Frenchman, and came to America with General LaFayette, participating in the Revolutionary war. In 1854 the subject of this memoir came to Missouri with his parents, locating temporarily in Jackson County, and from there went to Platte County. He received the benefits of a common school education, and took a four year's course at St. Mary's School, near Montreal, Canada,' where he became proficient in civil engineering. In 1861 he went to Nebraska, following railroad surveying for a time, and was also associated with Captain Bryant on the topography of Western Nebraska. In 1868 he was elected county surveyor of Saline County, Nebraska. In 1874 he came to Nodaway County, locating at Graham, and in 1876 was elected county surveyor, and again in 1880. Mr. Paquin is a thoroughly experienced civil engineer, and is very conversant with the topography of Nodaway County. To him we are indebted for much information pertaining to the physical features of the county. He was married in Platte County, Missouri, in i860, to Miss Barbara Staley. By this union they have three children : Joseph, William and Annie. He is a Master Mason and a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Captain Lyman Parcher

farmer, section 19. This popular citizen is a native of Ohio, and was born in Crawford County, January 18, 1835. His father, Samuel, was among the early settlers of Northeastern Ohio. Lyman was educated and reared in the Buckeye State. In 1856, he came to Iowa, remained a short time, returned to Ohio, and came to Iowa again in 1857. At the breaking out of the rebellion, he was among the first to tender his services to the Union cause, enlisting, in 1861, in the Fourth Iowa Infantry, as second lieutenant of Company H. He was severely wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge, and, after recuperating in the hospital, secured a recruiting officer's commission, and organized Company E, of the One Hundred and First Ohio, and, as captain of this company, yet undrilled, participated at the engagements of Knob's Gap, Stone River, and other battles. In 1863, he was obliged to leave the service, on account of his wound, and, after convalescing, in 1864, he recruited Company B, of the One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Ohio, and with them participated at the last battle of Nashville. He served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. In 1866, in company with others, Captain Parcher engaged in the manufacturing of wagon material at Bucyrus, Ohio. In this industry he continued until 1868, when he sold out. In January, 1869, he was appointed mail agent on the Pittsburgh & Fort Wayne Railroad, between Crestline and Chicago, which position he held until the spring of 187 1, when he resigned, and came to Iowa, locating in Adams County. There he resided until the spring of 1872, when he took up his abode where he now resides. His estate consists of ninety acres, adjoining the corporate limits of Maryville, on which is situated a residence, indicating comfort and prosperity. He is also owner of valuable town property, besides land in Adams County, Iowa. The captain manifests a live interest in the progress of Nodaway County, and takes an active part in all enterprises that will further its developments. In 1878, he was elected to the office of justice of the peace. He is numbered among Nodaway's most substantial men. In 1867, Miss Mary F. Tunison, a native of Springfield, Illinois, became his wife. They have five children by this union : Fred, Josephine, Charles L., Edmond K. and Jessie M. He is a Master Mason- agent of the Wabash Railroad, Maryville, is a native of New York City, and was born August 17, 1834. He lived there until eighteen years of age, receiving the advantages of a good education. In 1853 he came to Illinois and was employed as a civil engineer, and was for some time on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, and afterwards accepted the position of bookkeeper for the banking firm of J. H. Lucas & Co., in St. Louis.. In 1857 he was engaged in the pork packing business. In 1880 he came to Maryville in connection with the company with which he is now employed. He was married in 1869 to Miss Lizzie Hunt, of St. Louis. They have five children : Charles L., Bessie, Katie, Phebe and Mary.

James A. Pedigo

section 34. The subject of this sketch is a native of Barren County, Kentucky, and was born February 24, 1842. At the age often years he emigrated with the family to Hendricks County, Indiana, where he was raised to manhood as a farmer, and received his education. In 1864, he removed to Missouri, and settled in this county. He has forty acres of land, above the average, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Pedigo has been twice married. First, to Miss Sarah Foster, a native of Indiana. They had two children : Olinda and Minerva J. Mrs. P.'s death occurred April 18, 1871. He was again married December 18, 1872, to Miss Jemima Jamieson, a native of Missouri. They have four children : James W., Oscar O., Alexander and John B. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. They are members of the Adventist Church. In 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Seventy-ninth Missouri Regiment, and served one year, when he was discharged on account of disability.

George W. Penny

farmer and stock raiser, section 33, was born twelve miles west of Baltimore, Maryland, on the 12th of July, 18 14. His parents, Alexander and Susan (Ford) Penny, who were both natives of Maryland, died while George was quite young, and he was thrown to some extent upon his own resources. He was reared at his birthplace, attending the common schools, and about the year 1830 removed to Louisville, Kentucky. While in that city he learned the carpenter and joiners' trade with his brother, and after remaining for five years, he went to St. Louis, where he made his home for eighteen months. After living in Schuyler County, Illinois, for one year, he located in what is now Henderson County. There he was engaged in farming for thirty-five years. On the 24th of January, 1871, he settled in Nodaway County, Missouri, and here he has since resided. There was not a particle of land improved in section 33, and for a man of his age to commence clearing and cultivating a farm, was not an easy task. However, he did succeed in doing it, and now owns 160 acres, upon which is a residence built from material which was shipped by Mr. P. from Burlington, Iowa. An abundance of water and other facilities make it an excellent stock farm. His location is right at the head of Elkhorn Creek. While in Illinois he filled the position of associate judge for four years, and justice of the peace for sixteen years. He served in the Black Hawk war, being a member of the First Battalion, Fourth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, and took part in many battles, serving under General Whiteside. Mr. Penny is a member of the Masonic fraternity. On the 22d of December, 1837, Miss P. Huston became his wife. She was the daughter of Walter Huston, a native of Rockingham County, Virginia. Their family consists of Walter H., born May 29, 1841 ; Virginia, born July 3, 1843, (now Mrs. Hardisty); Archibald W., born November 12, 1848 ; William A., born March 12, 1853, and Nancy (now Mrs. Peter Hamill), born May 30, 1857. Mr. P. is an old Jeffersonian Democrat. He was raised in the Church of England.

editor of the Maryville Times, is a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was born October 6, 1852, and is the son of John Peoples and Mary nee Bersford. His parents moved to Henderson County, Illinois, while he was young, and there he spent his boyhood days, attending school and working on his father's farm. He received the benefit of a good English education. In 1878 he moved to Iowa, and in 1879 came to Missouri. In 1880 he edited and published the Barnard Times, which he continued until 1881, and then located in Maryville, where he has since been engaged in publishing the Maryville Times, satisfactorily. At first it was an independent paper, but it has since become an avowed advocate of Democratic principles, and it has recently been declared by the central committee of the party its official organ, and Mr. Peoples has reason to feel that his lot has been cast in a pleasant place, and that the result of his labors have been so successful.

Dr. S. N. Pike

is one who has become prominent in many states for the treatment of chronic diseases, cancers, etc. A number of cases which have been successfully treated by him might be mentioned in this connection if that should be necessary to prove his prominence as a specialist. He is a son of Samuel and Sarah (Nichols) Pike, who were both natives of New York. The Doctor is also a native of the same state, and was born March 12, 1817. He resided in Schuyler County till eleven years of age. His father being afflicted with a chronic disease, was at that time being treated by one Dr. Wodroth, an Indian physician of the Digger tribe, the medicine chief of the United States. When S. N. was eleven years of age he was chosen by the Indian chief to help hunt herbs, roots, etc., for medicine, after which he traveled for sixteen years in the wil- derness with that chief, thereby becoming acquainted with his mode of practice. During these long sixteen years he traveled over the southern states, also a number of the western states and territories, being for a while in California. He then located in Chemung County, New York, near the town of Elmira, where he now owns a fine farm, and has since considered that locality his home, yet he has been engaged in his profession in different states and territories, also in Canada. He came to Missouri and in 1878 located in Maryville, where he has since resided. Here he has gained the friendship and confidence of many, and has relieved many suffering ones who are now enjoying life. He was married March, 1846, to Miss Catherine Debit, a lady of Holland ancestry. She was born in Pennsylvania, February 14, 1828, and died in September, 1866, leaving a family of five children, Lorenzo, Hiram, Alonzo, Devilla .and James. The Doctor was again married March 18, 1877, to Miss Mollie Breeden who was born in Daviess County, Missouri, December 22, 185.L She was reared in Clinton County. The Doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F. During the war he was surgeon in Chemung County for the government.

Thomas Phillips

Coroner of Nodaway County. The subject of this sketch is a native of Monroe County, Indiana, where he was born December 22, 1822. He was there reared to manhood, and received his education, following farming as an occupation. In 1852, he removed to Henderson County, Illinois, and there remained twenty-two years, being an old settler of that county. He then came west, and settled in this city, and was engaged in the grocery business for three years, when he retired from active business life. In 1878, he was elected to the office of coroner, which position he has since continued to hold. While an incumbent of this office, he has held inquests in over twenty cases, besides attending to other duties of that office. His parents, Solomon and Rebecca (Booth) Phillips, were old pioneers of Indiana, his father being closely identified with the interests of Monroe Count}' from an early date. His death occurred July 9, 1849. Mr. Thomas Phillips and wife have had three children : Thomas M., Martha J. (deceased), and James D. They are members of the Christian Church.

David Phillips

farmer and stock raiser, section 35, was born in Trumbull Count)', Ohio, in December, 1835, and was the son of David and Mary A (Bates) Phillips, both natives of Ohio. David was brought up principally on a farm in Sandusky County, attending for a time the common schools. He learned the painter's trade, then the trade of carpentering, and fin- ally the stone mason's trade. When nineteen years of age, he left home with fifty cents in his pocket and a suit of homespun clothes, first commencing work at thirteen dollars per month. He soon bought a piece of land, in partnership with his brother, and began its improvement, but afterwards was engaged in teaching, for two terms, in Ohio. During the John Brown raid, he started for Kansas, and took up a claim, but, after remaining a short time, left and came to Missouri, having ten dollars in money. He settled near Cameron, and made that locality his "home for two years, working at teaching and various occupations, until he bad accumulated $250 in gold. Mr. Phillips next took a trip to Texas, over which state he traveled 300 miles on foot. Not being suited with the country or habits and customs of the people, he returned to Ohio, where he improved a farm. After his marriage he remained in that state for some time, and, in 1865, located in Michigan, from whence he returned to Ohio, and thence to Missouri, in the spring of 1867. He then became a citizen of Nodaway County, and now owns 200 acres of land, well improved, and making an excellent farm for stock purposes, having an abundance of running water. He also owns 280 acres of well cultivated Sand in Johnston County, Nebraska. He was formerly a member of the Bellgrove Grange ; has held the office of road overseer, and helped to locate all the roads in the vicinity of where he now resides. Mr. Phillips was married February 21, 1861, to Miss Sarah M. Battenfield, daughter of Solomon Battenfield, a native of Pennsylvania. They have five children : Ella (now Mrs. David Angell) born March 17, 1862 ; Wilburn, born December 5, 1865 ; Mattie, born February 14, 1871; Ada B., born September 27, 1875, and Rutherford B., born October 4, 1879. One, Ulysses, is deceased. Mr. P. is Republican in politics, and a member of the United Brethren Church.

John H. Phipps

farmer and stock raiser, section 22, was born near Salem, Washington County, Indiana, December 14, 1838. His father, Jesse Phipps, a farmer by occupation, was born in Floyd County, Indiana, November n, 1810 while his mother was aTennesseean bybirth. In 1840 John was taken by his parents to Adams County., Illinois, where he grew to manhood on a farm. May 24, 1861 , he enlisted in Company D, Sixteenth Illinois. Infantry, and served for three years with the Army of the Cumberland. He was mustered out in June, 1864. His father was married April 15, 1830, to Miss Rhoda Crotts, and they have five children : Cornelius, born February 19, 183 1 ; William S., born October 30, 1832 ; Elijah J., born October 22, 1834 ; John H., born December 14, 1838, and Logan S., born July 8, 1854. Mr. John Phipps and his brother, Logan S., are conducting the farm in partnership. It embraces 100 acres of improved land, with an average amount of stock upon it. Logan was married June 10, 1877, to Miss A. Roberts, a native of Ohio. They have two children : -Clarence, born May 21, 1878, and Ezra, born November 7, 1879. The parents of these brothers are living with them, and though well advanced in years, are in the enjoyment of good health.

freight agent of the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railway Company, at Wilcox, is a native of Lewis County, New York, and was born January 28,

1842, being the son of Adam and Betsy (Sherman) Phillips. The former was a native of Orange County, New York, born in 1793, and the mother was born in Chatauqua County, New York, in 1804. Some time after their marriage they moved to Lewis County, New York, being pioneers of that county. Here the mother died, in December, 1866. Lyman S. spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native county, and when at the age of nineteen years, he enlisted August 5, 1862, as a private in Company I, Fifth New York Heavy Artillery, and was stationed at Fort Carroll, near Washington, District of Columbia, and Arlington Heights. In 1863 he was placed at Maryland Heights, near Harper's Ferry, Virginia, and remained in service till July, 1865, when he was mustered out as second lieutenant of Company I. He was discharged at New York City, July 31, 1865. Returning to the old homestead he entered the employ of J. H. Sheldon, general merchant, at Martinsburg, New York, where he remained till the fall of 1865. He was then in the employ of Boyce & Co., at Lowville, of the same county, working at the harness trade. Mr. Phillips married May 15, 1867, Miss Lydia O. Peebles, the daughter of Charles and Lydia (Allen) Peebles. She is a native of Lewis County, New York, and was born August 14,

1843. Mr. P. opened a harness shop at Martinsburg in 1868, but was burned out in 1869, losing the entire stock. He again began business, and continued till September, 1879, when he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and entered the employ of the Wabash Railway as freight agent at Wilcox. He is also agent for N. J. Stratton, grain merchant, at Maryville, Missouri. He was postmaster at Wilcox from April, 1880, till January 25, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the M. E. Church. They have one child: Henrietta, born January 1, 1870.

James B. Prather

is the son of Colonel Isaac N. Prather, one of the earliest and most respected .citizens of Nodaway County. He was a native of Kentucky, and was born in Mercer County, July 2, 1802. He married Miss Maria C. Prather, also a native of Kentucky. In 1841 they came to Nodaway

County and settled in White Cloud Township, where he owned a large tract of land. He was prominently identified with the interests df the county from the time he came until his death, which occurred in September, 1859. James B., his son, was born in Mercer County, Kentucky, on the 6th day of April, 1834, and accompanied his parents to this county, where for over forty years he has made his home and been closely identified with the county's interest. In 1856, although only twenty-two years of age, he was elected sheriff of the county, and in 1859 he was honored by promotion to the office of circuit clerk. In 1866 he commenced his mercantile experience, and he and his partner were the first to engage exclusively in the drug trade in the city, and they have richly earned and merit the reputation they enjoy, of being the leading druggists in Northwestern Missouri. November 16, 1873, he led to the marriage altar Miss Emma Holt, a native of Nodaway County. By this union they have had three children, of whom twoare living,Benjamin V., aged six years ; Mary E., aged two years ; Basil Holt, deceased. Mr. Prather was one of the organizers of the Nodaway Valley Bank, and holds the position of president. He is greatly interested in fine stock, and his efforts and enterprise in this direction have done much to stimulate the rapid strides the county has made in this direction, and entitles him to the gratitude of all interested in the county's advancement, reputation, and substantial benefit. In a business point his life has been a grand success, and by his unflinching rectitude and upright dealings, he has secured the confidence, respect, and esteem of all with whom he has had to do. He has been inflexible and unswerving in the discharge of his duty. As a citizen he has always shown a worthy public spiritedness and symphatized with every local improvement and enterprise calculated to benefit the city. He is a . member of the Masonic fraternity, and is connected with Maryville Lodge, No. 165, and Nodaway Chapter.

Richard P. Robinson

capitalist, is a son of Cuthbert and Mary (Pullen) Robinson, who were both natives of England, and there Richard was also born on the 2d of October, 1816. In 18 18 the family emigrated to America, landed at Philadelphia and traveled over the mountains by team to Pittsburgh, and down the Ohio River to Washington County, Ohio, where he was reared. He also resided in that locality till 1872, having the greater part of the time lived in the town of Marietta. When fifteen years of' age he learned the carpenter's trade, and followed it till 1850, after which time until 1853 he was engaged in a planing mill, sash and door factory, being a member of the firm and having the supervision of the entire establishment. He then located on a farm and was occupied in agri- cultural pursuits till 1865, when he moved to the village of Belpre, where he was engaged in speculating till 1872, when he came to Missouri. May 23, of the same year he located in Maryville, and since that time has been giving his attention to speculations and dealing in real estate. He is a member of White Cloud Lodge No. 92, I. O. O. F. Mr. Robinson was married December 10, 1840, to Miss Sarah A. White, a daughter of William and Anna (Ellis) White, both natives of New York. Mrs. R. was born in Steuben County, New York, November 4, 18 13. When she was about four years of age her parents moved to Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and three years later to Washington County, Ohio, where she was married. They have had seven children, two of whom are living : William C, born January 22, 1844; Mary A., born March 1, 1850. The latter was married March 9, 1871, to Rev. Thomas I lift, a minister of the M. E. Church. He is a native of Ohio. He has traveled over the different territories, and also made a tour with his wife in Europe for fifteen months.

Theodore L. Robinson

cashier of the Nodaway County Bank, and one of the leading business men of Nodaway County, is a native of Callaway County, Missouri, where he was born on the 8th of February, 1833. His father was a merchant, and the son may be said to have been bred to this business. In 1844 the family removed to Buchanan County, and the subject of this sketch was for a time employed in the old Mansion House, a leading hotel in St. Joseph at that period, and then accepted a position with John Curd, a pioneer and prominent merchant. In 1849, m common with many others, he crossed the plains to California, with an ox team, and remained there until 1855, engaged in mining, then returned to St. Joseph and once more became associated with his old employer. In 1857, in company with Mr. Curd, he engaged in business in Maryville, since which time he has been a permanent resident and continuously in active business, and in which he can well claim to have been engaged for more consecutive years than any other man in the county. In 1873 he became connected with the bank, and in the capacity of cashier and general manager, he has proved himself a safe, conservative and successful financier, and has secured the confidence of the community in which he resides. He is a plain, candid, wide-awake man, assumes nothing, and attends to his duties assiduously. He commenced life without means, and may well be termed the architect of his own fortune, and thoroughly merits the esteem in which he is held. As a citizen, he has always manifested an active interest in all that has had a tendency to promote the interest of the county and prominent in all educational matters. Mr. Robinson was married October 9, 1859, to Miss Rebecca J. Ray, a daughter of Jumes Ray, a. prominent citizen of this count)', who farmer and stock raiser, section 5, was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, December 7, 1835. His parents, Jacob and Matilda, nee Kimmons, were both natives of Washington County, Pennsylvania, and the former was an agriculturist by calling. When he was four years of age, John was taken to Washington County, Pennsylvania, and then to Marshall County, West Virginia, where he resided until he was fourteen. At that time he moved to Adams County, Illinois, in the fall of 1850, and after three years located in Hancock County. He spent the most of his time on a farm, and also attended the common schools. In 1878, he came to Missouri, and in March of that year settled in this county, where he now owns 247 acres of land, stocked with graded cattle, and upon it is an orchard and an abundance of small fruit. His dwelling is so situated as to give an attractive view of the country round about. He is a member of Nodaway Lodge, No. 470, A. F. and A. M., of Maryville, and has been school director of his district, etc. Mr. Ruth was married December 27, 1861, to Elizabeth R. Kimmons, daughter of Ira Kimmons, a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, but now a resident of Adams County, Illinois. They have five children : M. C, born November 4, 1861 ; Minnie L., born July 21, 1864; Edgar L., born May 26, 1866; Thomas B., born March 28, 1874, and Blanche, born December 23> 1 §75- Mr. R. is independent in his political preferences, and belongs to the Christian Church of Maryville.

J. H. Saunders

merchant, one of Maryville's most valuable and respected citizens, is a native of Madison County, Kentucky, and was born May 6, 1824. He was there partially educated and resided until 1843, when he immigrated to Missouri with his parents, his father, John, being one of the pioneers of Buchanan County. For two years he lived twelve miles south of St. Joseph. In 1845, with his family, he moved to Nodaway County, and engaged in mercantile pursuits in Maryville, being among the first interested in this branch. Previous to the war he went to St. Joseph, and for many years was well known as proprietor of the Saunders. House. Few men in Northwest Missouri were more highly esteemed or had a more enviable reputation than John Saunders. His death occurred in 1869. James H. Saunders has been a resident of Nodaway County the greater portion of the time since 1845. He spent a few years in the western country and four years in St. Joseph. For a long time he has been one of the leading merchants of Maryville. Although before the people of Nodaway County from the time it was in a comparatively crude state, Mr. S. has never been known officially. He is no political aspirant, preferring the commercial arena of life. He has been closely associated with the progress of Maryville, and is ever ready to endorse all commendable enterprises beneficial both to town and county. Possessing as he does, a genial and kindly disposition, in both the public and private walks of life, he is one of the most companionable of gentlemen. In 185 1 he married Miss Emma Ray, of Kentucky. They have four children: Lawrence A., now a practicing physician in Kansas; Ida, wife of Prof. B. A. Dunn, editor of the Republican ; Ernest R. and Jennie. Ernest R. is the junior member of the firm of Saunders & Son, and is one of the rising young merchants of Nodaway County.

Richard Saunders

was born in Madison County, Kentucky, on the 21st of March, 1835, and is the son of John and Nancy Saunders. The family moved from Kentucky to Missouri in the fall of 1843, and settled on a farm twelve miles south of St. Joseph, on the main road to Weston. Travelers going north would inquire the distance to the Blacksnake Hills, afterwards known as Robidoux, now the city of St. Joseph. Mr. Saunders remained on the farm for two years, working during the summer and attending school in winter. His first teacher was a Mr. Collins; the second a Mr. Prescott, both good, practical, common sense men, who taught reading, writing, arithmetic and grammar; could make a good quill pen, and did not hesitate to use the birch when necessary. During the fall of 1845 Mr. Saunders' father located in Maryville, Missouri, and built a double log house on Main Street, where the Methodist parsonage now stands. In 1850 he moved to St. Joseph, where he embarked in the mercantile business, taking Richard, then a boy fifteen years of age, in as a clerk, where he continued to assist his father when not attending school. In 1856 he entered the store of Walker, Jenkins & Holly, as clerk, in the town of Maryville. Here he remained until the spring of 1857, when he went to Nebraska City, Nebraska, and took charge of the store of Holly & Brown. In the summer of 1858 he went to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and there attended Duff's Commercial College. Returning to Maryville in the following year he and his brother James H. Saunders formed a partnership in the mercantile business, continuing to sell goods until 1861, when Mr. Saunders again became a resident of St. Joseph and took charge of the Saunders House, which was at the time-conducted by his father. He, with his brother John, operated the Saunders House until the spring of 1877, when the}' sold to other parties. Soon after Mr. Saunders went to Europe where he remained until

January, 1878, visiting England, Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Prussia, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, France and Italy. In February, 1878 he returned to MaryVille and assisted in the banking house of Baker, Saunders & Co. until 188 1, when he sold his interest. He was married to Miss Lida C. West, in September 1878, and by this union they had one Child, Ed., who died. Mr. Saunders possesses excellent business qualifications, and being a man of good judgment, his efforts in business enterprises have always been crowned with success. Having traveled extensively he has seen much of the world and remembers with great tenacity what he has seen. He is kind and obliging, a good citizen, a gi-nial and companionable gentleman.