Pike County, Missouri - The whole text, 1883 (part 10 of 13)

FenDpylvanin, wlicro lie got a position as u lock-tender on tln^ Dflawiin- vV Hudson Caiialj located six miles from the town of Ilawly, remaininf^ thero about seven months, when he Mavigalcd thron(,'h the snow knee deep till h»', struck a place on a railroad, located about ten miles east of Dunmore, rcnnsylvania, v. liere he M'orked eicrlit doyi=, when he ^A'as disehar^'cd on account of an overpluB of hands. He tiicn went to Dunmore. where he worked at his trade eight days, when he left Lis employer, without biddinrr him farewell, on account of poor usage. He then went to Scranton, wiiere he engaged to work for a man by the name of Sam llellei-, in the carpenter business, working for said party two years, when he went to Frceport, Illinois, landing there July 5, 1S55, with a cap>ital of ninety-fwe cents. He then engaged himself to a n^an by the name of Androws, lo ])ut up flouring mills, at. a salary of thirty dollars per uionth and board, working at said business eighleviu months. He then invested his earnings in land and commenced fanning, following the same until October ol, ISGI, when he enlisted in Company C, Forty-sixth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, as private, and served tiii .lanuary 2u, l.'^GG, when he was mustered out as first lieutenant. He then returned to Illinois and continued farming until ISoS, when he came to Pike county, Missouri, locating in Hartford township. December 17, 1S6S, his house was burned by which he lost about seven hundred dollars: He then built tlio house he now lives In. Through strict attention to his farming pursuits he has one of the finest places in the township. He was married in Illinois, March 29, ISGO, to Miss Catharine Heigh, a native of Berks county, Pennsylvania, born July 3, lSo4, and raised in Illinois. They have had live children, of whom only two are now living: Ellen, born November S, 1S(37, died May 10, 1S72; Solon, born February 4, ls70, died Oololier 10, 1S70; Poxanna, born jS'ovember ;>0, 1S72, died Kovember 12, 1875; Franklin Y., born October 10, 1S74, and Frederick A., born March :!2, 1S78.

TlioiiKl:^ J. Odeil, fanner i.nd stock-raiser, post-otHce Ashley. He v/as born in Ashley, Pike county, ]\Ii-.fiouri, December 28, 1S37, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he became engaoed in farininff and still follows the same, owning a tine farm of 1<.'0 acres of well improved land, being well watered and fenced. He has a fine residence. beautltVdly located, comnianding a fin.e view of tlie surrounding country. Mr. 0<ien is a man of thorough business qualitications. His well deserved repulativui for fair and honorable dealing has won him many iViends. He was married in Pike county, Mi.-souri, May '24, 18.59, to Miss 8arah M. Keith, a native of Pike County. Py this Utilon they had two chiMi'en: James A., iuid

Eli W, Pilttcrsoil. farmer and stock-raiser, post-ofhcc Ashley. He was born in Yirginia, November 30, 1839, where he was fairly educated, and at about fifteen years of age he came with his parents to Pike county, jMissouri, where he finislied his education. After leaving school he became engaged in farming, and still follows the same, o^'uing a fine fann of 1 GO acres of well improved land, mostly fenced and well watered. He has a fine location for h.is residence, being nicely shaded by fine timber, Mr. Patterson is a man of tliorougli business qualifications. His well deserved reputation for fair and lionoriible dealing has won him n:iany friends. He makes a specialty of sheep raising, averaging fifty head per year; also about fifteen head of cattle, and four to five head of horses.

H. C. Price farmer and stock-raiser, post-otfice Xew Hartford. He was born in Shelby count}', Xeutucky, January 19, 1829, where he was reared and educated. After le'aving sclsool he learned the mason's ti'ade, following the same until A-Ugust, 1S5G, when he came to Lincoln count}-, Missouri, where he continued his trade and farming, continuing the same until the spring of 1S7S. \vhen he came to Pike county, Missouri, locating near Bowling Green, wh.ere he remained until lSSi\ when he came to Hartford township, where lie has since resided, following farming and v^-orking at his trade, owning a fins farm of 130 acres of well improved land, being well fenced and watered. He lias a fi.ne two-story brick residence. He v.as married in Lincoln county. ?dis-ouri, December 9, 1S5S, to ^larlha Ellis, a native of said county. By iliis union they had five children: Edward E.. Yeweli E., Sarah E., Benjamim E., and Martha A. His wife died February 20, ISGS. He was married tlie second time, in the same county, January 2.5, 18TG, to Miss Mary E. Ilunaka, a native of Lincoln county. By tiiis union they have tiiree cliiidren: Kosa E., Emma M., and Henry C. Jr. Mr.

Harvey }?. PiMlcIiotl. farmer and stoclr-raiser, of Tlartfuid townsbij>, post-oliice Middbi'towii, 3[ontgo?aory county. lie was born in jNIerct-r county, Kpiituc]:y. October ?.<>, j,sJ5. At seven years of ago he camo with liis parents ta Pike comity, ]NIissouri, \vb<M-e lie was rearrd and educated. After leaving school be commenced farming and continued the «amc until the spring of 1S8-1. when be went to Wisconsin, wlieie be followed Ic^d mining until l*--3"^. when be returned to Pibo county, ?\Ib-souri, where be became engaged in cattle dealing and 'farming, and .still ftdlows the same, owning a fine stock farm of iiSO acres of well impi'oved land, well watered, and mostly fenced with fine bodge. Ue lia? a line residence. He has been a leading member of the Christian Cburcli about twcnty-four years. ITe was married in Pike county. Missoui'i, September 8, 1S40, to Miss Sarah llolladny, a uarivc of Kentucky, born March 23, IS'21. ]]y this union tbey j be was reared to manhood; bis mother was also born in Kentucky. Tbcy \ came to Pike county, Missouri, in 1S17, but returned to Kentucky for tv.-o

JoltH SaddP^r, fanner, post-office MiddletoM-n, Montgomery county. He was born in ~\'irginia, in jMay, 1S22, where he was roared and educated. In 1843 he came to ^lissouri. locating in Montgomery county, where he followed the tailor's trade.- following the same until 1847, when he enlisteil in the United States army, aiid entered the Mexican AVar, remaining in the service until the close of the war, when lie was honorably discharged. Li ISiO lie went to California, M'here he became engaged in gold-mining, continuing the same until 1851, when he returned to Montgomery county, remaining there until the fall of 1854, v;hvn he came to Pike county, Alis .-jouri, wh( re he follo\ved farming until 1SG5, then he went to ^Montana, following mining and teaming until 1SG8, when lie returned to Pike county, where he still resides, following farniing, owning a line farm of 240 acres of well im])roved land, being \\ell watered and fenced, lie was mai-ricd in Pike county, Missouri, August 21, 1851, to Aliss Caroline Martin. Eis v.-ife died in the fall of 1SG2, after a short illness of about one week. He was married the second time in Lincoln county, Missouri, September, 16G9, to Airs. Sarah E. Fluner. Py tliis union they had three child'-en. of whom thert.' are two living, Alaggie and Josejiliine, and an infant deceased. His present wi'e has two cliildrcn by her first husband, William S. and Simeon A.

cantile busine:>s with Mr. M. K. ALutlcj as clcik for about two years; then lio went to Lincoln county, where lie accepted a position with 'i'nliy it Son in tlic same bur-ine.-s, remainiiiL;; about six months, and then went to Middletown, where he remained about t'Miir months. In January, ISTO, ho came to Pike county and located in >\ew Hartford, v/here he has since resided, following the liiercaitile and Cu^.io; business, lie was ntarried in Pike county. October 2S, 1ST9, to Miss Allio Lewellcu, dan-hter of J. W. and Annie :\r. Lewcllen. 'My. Savage was a|)pointed postmaster at Nesv Uartford, Julv J, 18S2.

Frederick Shadwell, fanner and stock dealer, flartford townshijt, postoflice Middletown, Monti^omery county. He was born in England, .Fune 14, 1S12. At ab'jut seven years of age lie came wiili hi>< jiarcnts to Ainerica, landing in Baltimore, and from there they moved to Frederick county, ilaryland, where his lather died; he tlien moved to Frederick City with his mother, ren)aiiiing there about seven year.-, when lie went to Ilarjier's F'errv, Virginia, rem;;iiung there about six years; he then went to eastern Ohioj where he follov.ed the plasterer's trade and farming until the spring of 1S50, v/hen he c; ine to Pike county, Missouri, where he has since resided. foUovring farming and stock dealing, owning a very tine farm of 1 'J'* acres in F*ike county and SO acres in Montgomery county. He was married in Oln'o, August 12, 1S41, to Miss Xaiicy J. Hall, a native of Ohio, born December 20, 1S22; by this union they have six children, of whoi.M there ara live living: Sarah K.,Phebe J.,AVilliam H., John V\'., George VV'., and Luci-ida C, deceased. His wife died July 22, 1S79. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for fifty-two years.

William H. Sliudwcll, farmer and stock-raiser, Hartford township, posNollkc Aliddletcwn, Montgomery county. He was born in Montgomery county, Missouri, July 2S, 1S50. At about eight months of iige his j>arents came to I*ike county, Missouri, where the subject of our sketch was reared and educated. Afrei leiiving school lie became engaged in firming, and still follows the same, owning a fine farni of eighty acres of well imprnvod land, being well watered and fenced. He has a line residence, and a good location. Mr. Shadwell has the reputation of being an honoral)le gentleman and is noted for his tact in business transi'^tions, and has many friends. He has been a member of the AL E. Church for about seventeen years. He was married in Monrgomery county, Xovcmber ^\ IS.U, to ^[is3 Sarah E. Stocttle, a native of Ohio, born October 13, ISIS, iiy this union they had six children, of which there are four living: Ehner, Charley, Stella, and Freddie: Jessie and Luther, deceased.

Jo]»ll I). Siinth, farmer and stock-raiser. Hartford township, post-ofKco jSev.- Hartford, was born in Ponrbon county, Kentucky, No'-ember 25, 1820, Mdiere he was reared and educated. After leaving school he engaged in farn)- ing, crintinuing the same until 1840, when he went with J.b P. Stickney'.'; circus, remaining in the business about live years. He then returned to his birthplace, where he remained until 1855, then came to ^Missouri, locating" in Clay county, where he commenced farming, continuing the same until 1801, when he went to Lewis county, ]\[issouri, remaining there until 1806. He then came to Pike county, where he has since resided, following farming and stock-raising, ov.-niiig a line farm of 240 acres. He has a good residence, finely located, surrouiided by timbei-. He has one of the linc&t otock larms i:i the county, selling about tliirty head of cattle per year. Mr, Siiiitli h?..- a good knowledge of business, and is much esteemed for his fair and honorable dealitigs. He was married in Kentucky, December 10, 1852, to Mis? Melvina Hinkson, daughter of Humphrey and Xancy Hiukson. By this union they liad live children: Xaucy, John T., Margaret M., En.ima 11., anc Nicholas. His wife died ^November 20, 180-1. He was married the second time to Miss May M. Davis, of Pike county, January 1-4, 1872. By thi.^ union they have two children: Charley T. and Mary E,

Jollll Spai'J'OW, farmer, ]K->st-office Louisville. Mr. Sparrow was born in Halitax county, Virginia, March IS, ISO'.), where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he learned the blacksmitli's trade, and continual the same with fanning until the fttll of 1832, when he came to Lincoln county^ jMisfOtiii, where be followed his trade. In the winter of 1S33 lie went to Shelby county, where he renirnned two years; then lie c:u)ie to Pike county, where he has .since lesidcd f!.dlowing farniiuu', owniui;- a One farm of 100 acres of well iuiproved land, .lie was married in Lincoln county, Missouri, iXovember IJ, lbTl,to j\Irs. iLli/abeth ]\L Heeds, a native of Lincoln county, Missouri, bora June 3, lS3o. She had five children by her first husband. David C, and fuiir by her second; Gabriel A. Y., ilackh^y G. P., Mary E., aud Benjamin C. i^deceased). Li the fall of IS-IG lie went to Texas, v/here he reniairicd until February, 1S3T, and in ISVJ he crossed the plains, with an ox team, to Califuruia, wliere he became enic^'ged in gold mining, continuing the same until IS.jO, when he returned b^- water; and in 1S59 he started to Pike's Peak, Vnit wliile in ISebiMska he and his OLunpanions became discouraged with the [)rospect and wisely returned home. He was in the fight at Mount Zion, in Poone county, and was taken lU'isoner near California ^lountuin, ^Missouri, and held in caj-tivily a sluirt time at St. Louis.

William 31. Stoller. farmer and stock-raiser, post-office ?>riiIdletown , was born in Ohio. October 17, LSld : he was there raised and educated. After leaving school ho engaged in farming until IbO-i, when he enlisted in Company I, Fifty-lifth Ohio Pegiment, and served until the close of the war, and was mustered out at Camp Dennison, Ohio. In the fail of 1S65 he came to Pike county and located iji Hartford township, where he has since resided, lie owns a Mne I'arm of 220 acres of well improved land. He was married to Miss Julia I^erry in October, 1S53, in >.'oble county, Ohio. By this union thoy have seven children living: Charles E., A'ictovia A., Minnie A. (deceased), Matthias JN'., AVilliam L., MoUie E., Maggie D., and Clarence J. Mr. Stoller and wife are members of the Methodist Church.

A. X. Strador. faruicr and stock-raiser, post-office ..NTcw Hartford. Ho was born in Smith county, Tennessee, April 13, ls33, and at about nine years of age he moved with his parents to I'ike county, ]^>[issuuri. locating in Hartford township, where he grew to manhood, following farming for an occupation until ISoO; then he became engaged in the mill business, continuing the same until 1S5S, when he again commenced farming, and still continues the same, owning a line farm of 120 acres of v.'eli improved land. He was married in Montgomery county, Mis.souri, .November 22, 1S57, to Miss Malinda J. Aloss, a native of Lincoln county, Missouri, reared in Montgomery county, and born February 8, ISo!;. By this union they h.-'d nine children, of whom there are seven living: May S., born December 5, 1S5S; Susie E., Augusr 27, 1S61; Thomas J., May 7, 1^04; Xancy A.. September IS, ISoo; E^iima T., February IS, ISG'^; Williua: J., July 30,

(t. N. TillPley (of I'rewitt S: Tinsicy), ])hysic)an and surgeon, post-ofiice Louisville, Lincoln county. He was born in Pike couutj', Missouri, April 16, 1858, where the subject of our iketch was reared and educated. After leaving school he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. 11. C. Prewitt in Louisville, Missouri, reading with him until 1877, when he went to the Missouri Medical College, St. Louis, graduating in 1879 with honors. He- then came to Lincoln county, ^Missouri, where ho commenced the practice of medicine with Dr. R. C, Prewitt, and is still following his profession. The doctor is a man of the broadest experience, and his high reputation for skill in his profession, and lils uniform honorable dealings, have secured hira a large practice, and the esteem and confidence of the large circle of his acquaintances. *

James IL Tiiisley, post-olnce Ashley, farmer and stock-raiser. He was born in Bedford county, Virginia, August 29, 1S27, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he became engaged in farming, continuing the same until I>eceniber 15, 1S19, when he came to Pike county, Missouri, by tiie overland route, taking eight weeks to make the trip of 1,300 miles. After locating in Pike county he became engaged in tobaccoraising and farming, continuing the same up to the present time, owning a fine farm of 198 acres of improved land. He was married in Pike county, Missouri, Xovember 7, 1851, to Miss May Taylor. By this union they had one child, L)avid A. S.; his wife died December 22, 1S5G. He was married the second time July 30, 1857, to Miss Agnes J. Orr, and by this union they have four sons and one daughter: G. W. Tinsicy, }.la.y A., Perry, Elisba "W., and Edward B. Mr. Tinsley has been a member of the Presbyterian Church thirty-one years, a Mason twenty years, a Eoyal Arch Mason lifteen years, and a Ivnight Templar one year.

Aljlier S. Tin.sley, post-oflice Ashley, farmer and stock-dealer. He was born in Amherst county, A'ii'ginia, April 2?, 1842, where lie was reared. After leaving school he engaged in farming until July, 1861. wlien he enlisted in the Pifty-eighth Virginia Pogiment, and served until the close of the war, wlien he was honorably discharged. He was in the seven days' battle in front of Picimiond, battles of Cedar Pun, Antietam, Harper's Ferry, Winchester, Cross Keys. Port Pepublic, Harrisonburg, Fredericksburg.

Chanceliorsvillo, and many other hard Ibuglit battles. He was married in Pike county, Missouri Xovember 30, 18GS, to Miss Martha J. Iliitler. They lir-ive one son, Ija^-id xV.

Benj. F. Tower, farmer and stock- raiser, of Ilartfon.l township, postoffice ^[iddletown, Montgomery connly. He was b-n-u iii Fike county, Missouri, March 81, 1S30, wii ^e lie v.'as reared and educated. iVfter leaving school he became engaged in farming, and still follows the same, owning a fine fariri of ICO acres of well improved land. lie has been a member of the Cumberland Presbvterian Church for twenty-two years. Ue was married in Pike couTity. Missouri, January IS, 1863, to Miss Lydia E. Lafferty, a native of Pike county^ ^Missouri, born September S, lSl-5. By this union they* had six children, of v/hom there art live living: Cleme!itine P., Abraham, Loietta, Deeoda 11. B., James II., and Jacob W. (deceased).

HeiU'V Trower, farmer and atock-raiser, Hartford township, post-office 1 Middletown. He was born in Kentucky, May 22, 1S25, and at five years - | to Miss Margaretta Butler. By this union they had twelve children, of i whom there are eight living: Sarah E., Jeannetle F., r)aniel B., Emma, " j gomcry county, was born in Pike county, Missouri, Spetember 3, 1532, { where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he became engaged

Jessie S. Trower, farmer and stock-raiser, popt-oflice Middlcto'.vn, 'Mo]\{. gomcry county, Hartford tov/nship, was born in Pike comity, Misjjoiiri, October 10, l?i3, v/liere be v.iiS reared uiid educ:Ued. .After ]oavin<,' Pchooi lie became engaged in farming, wbicb lie still follows. lie enlisted in Company H, rMissonri State Alilitiii, and served two years, wben he was honorably discharged. ]\Ir. 'j'rov.er \vas united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1S5S, and is still a member in that church. He was married in Montgomery county^ Missouri, October ]2, lSr.4, to iLiss Eli/.a Croncli, a native of iliddletown, Montgomery county. They liad seven children, of whom there are three living: William F., Julia P., and Henry C, and Mary D., Ada A., Elizabeth A., and Elnora, deceased.

James S. Van Victor, farmer and stuck-raiser, Hartford township, postoffice Middlelown, Montgomery county, v.;.5 born in Guernsey county, Ohio, April 7, 1843, where be was reared and educated. In November, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Seventv-eighih Oliio Kegimtnt, and served until the close of the war, when be was honoraldy discharged; he was in the following battles: Shiloh, Siege of Yicksburg, Atlanta, and in Sherman's march to the sea. }le returned to Ohio, after the war, where he remained until 1S66, when he went to Nebraska, then came to Pike county, Missouri, locating in Hartford tov.-nship, where lie lias since resided, following farming, owning a fine farm of 16i acres of well improved land. He was married in Montgomery county, Missouri, December 6, 1866, to ^[iss Puth P. Stottler, a native of Ohio, born Deceniber 24, 1S34-. They have six children: Willard G., Cora 1., Lena M., Chalmers P., Homer M., and Mertic. He has been a member of the M. E. Church about twenty-two years; his wife is also a niember of the same church; also three of his children.

Geor^'C B, Waii'lier, farmer and stock-raiser, Hartford township, postoffice Middletown, Montgomery county, was born in A'irginia, April 21, 1827, where be was reared and educated. After leaving school lie engaged in farming, continuin£r the same until the spring of 1653, when he came to Pike county, Missouri, where he has since resided following farming, owning a fine farm of 310 acres of vv-ell improved l?nd. He was married in Virginia, October 7, 1S32, to Miss Henrietta C. Temple, a native oi Virginia. They have had eleven children, seven of whom are still living: John W, Phebe D., Franklin S., George C, David, Charles £., and Ella M. : Josepbi D., Mai-yetta, Ulysses G., and Susan M., deceased, Mr. Wagner is a member of tlie order of Good Templars.

Elias W.'U'i'cli. lannur ami stock tlealcv, post-ofl'ice Mi*Mlotowii, was born ill reimsvlvania, January Jo, Ls35. and \v;ts there raiseil and (3di^ cated. After leaving school, in IS^S, he came to Pike county, Mi.-souri, where he luis since resided, eugau'ed in t'arininjj; ajid stock dealing, lie owns 9: fine farm of 2i">o acres of iinely improved laud, fie was married in ViKQ ci.'i'.a' V. iTissouri, October 01, iSdl, to Miss Susan },L Long, a native of Pike coniirv, Ijorn April 23, 18-f2. They have nine chihlren, of wlioin there are six living: Sallie M., Melissa, Einier, Frank, Irene, and Lillie M.; Kate, Samuel A., and Emrna, deceased. Mrs. WarroU's father, Levi Long, was born ]\[ay 29, 1709, and her mother was born August 7, 1790; they were married July 29, 1S22. The mother's maiden name was Sarah Weaver.

Emanuel J. Witniyre, blacksmith, Xew Hartford, was born in Ohio, on June 30, 1S50. When he was about four years of age his parents moved to Illinois, where the suijject of our sketch was reared and educated. After leaving school he iea'rned the blacksmitliing business, at which he worked until the spring of 1S77, when he came to Piko county, Missouri, and located in Hartford, and in December, ISSl, resumed the business of blacksmithing, which lie is still following. M' . Witmyre is a man of energy, who thoroughly understands his business; and his proinjitness and honorable dealing with his customers and everyone else has won him the confidence and esteem of all, and he has many friends. He was married in Illinois, on May 8, 187S, to Miss Barbara J. Ebright. Tliey have two children: Arthur M. and William T. ,

Nat Williams, farmer and stock-raiser, post-ofuce Louisville, Lincoln county. He was born in Pike county, Missouri, September 20, 1S32, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he became engaged in farming, and still follows the same, ow})ing a fine farm of 15G acres of well improved land. He makes a business of raising tobacco. He was married in Pike county, Missouri, February 23, iS5S, to Miss Mildred J. Young, a native of Pike county, Missouri, born February S, 1843. P.y this union they had eleven children, of whom there are eight living: Josiah. William L., Ella F., Maltie B., Kittie A., Grade E., Gco.'-gia L., and Nat; Mildred J., Elijidi, and Aliie J., deceased. ^Ir. Williams is a member of tixe Masonic fraternity^ His father, Elijah, was bora in Kentucky. When he grew to manhood, and was about twenty-one years of age, he came to Pike County in 1S2'3, where he followed farirjing for an occupation up to the time of bis death. May 9, 1860, aged sixty-one years. His mother, Mary Pr.nchoa, was born in Kentucky. She died May 17, 1870, aged fifty-six years.

Wm. W, Woodson, farmer, Hartford township, post-office Middletowr.. Montgomery coui^ty. He was born in Virginia, September 20, 1S25. At about nine years of age he came with his parents to Pike county, where he was reared and educated. After leaving seliool he became engaged in fannijig, and still follows the same, owning a tine farm of one hundred acres of well improved land. He has been a leading member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Cliurch for twenty-two years. He was married in Pike county. December S, JS-i4-, to Miss M"ary Branstetter. By this union they had tlirce children: Henry, Marion J., and Mary. His wife died September S, 1S51. He was married the second time in Pike county, ^.'o%'ember 18, 1S52, to Kancy Alilis. By this union tliey had thirteen children of whom there are eleven living: Emily J., Francis A., John A., Perlina. Permelia, Abraham. Jessie, George, Charley, Jasjicr, and James M.; William and Drusilla. doceased.

This township was not cstablislied untily May 4, JS-i-2, before wliich time il was a part of Cuivre. Its boundaries have undergone but little change since the fornuitiou of the towu&]ii]\ and this has been confined to its eastern border.

"It is ordered that that part of the township of Cuivre lying within the following described boundaries, vi/: Comineneing at the Hartford township line bet'.vecti ranges' three arid foiu- v/est, and rnning norlh to the Martin's Mill road, and with said road untii it intersects the line dividing Cuivre and Spencer townsliijxSj tlience along said line svest to th.e county lino between Pike and Audi'aiii connties, tlience along tlie Pike countvline until it iritersects the Hartfoi'd tov,-n?hip line, thence to the place of beginning."

The house of Isathan Yannoy, whose name a]'})ears among tliose of the old settlers, vras designated by tlie court as the place at which elections were to be held.

J3nt more than twenty years before the township was severed from Cuivre this portion of the count}- was beginning to be settled, on account, doubtless, of the fact that it was traversed by numerous streams whose banks were covered with a rich grovvth of timltLU-, such as oak, hickory, walnut, ai:d many otlicr varieties of wood. "Wh.at the pioneers from Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee wan.ted was a conntiy well watered and abounding in timber. For prairies they had no use whatever, and hence those beautiful tracts of level laud about the present towu of Curry ville were passed hy for lands enjo}ing superior advantages in harmony with their preconceived notions. Doubtless these wooded tracts did then have a richer soil, and were more productive, for it is claimed that where tlieir fields embraced small strips of prairie, that jutted out frum the larger ]>rairie, that the corn grew small and yellow, in token of the I'overty of the s.<i!, and indicating to tht;m at that time tlie worthless character of the lands that had no trees to farni^li the necessary mould to enrich thorn. But to-day, under the hand of cultiration, these seemingly desert places have been made to '- blossom as the rose'' and yield a handsome rt'turn for the labors of the husbandman.

There i.- but little diflercuce in the altitude ut' the (iiflercnt eoclio^l^ - portions of tlic tov/nsliip. There are no kriobs, aud the hills are of s;.,;' character ns scarcely to be recop;nized as elevations. The general surfar-i^ . ; the township is gently undulating, especially in the eastern and sotitli parts, where the principal piairie lands of the township are situated. Ti:- higher portions of Indian arc found in the moi'e northern portion, whilo t!;. southern is gently undulatinj^,-, and in other localities the land is level witiiout being regarded as flat. The whole township is tillable land, with miiicient elevation aud depression of the surface to form the most j)ert\i-* drainage, and yet be free from that abrujitness characteristic of some otii'sportions of the county. The timber, which abounds in the central portju;! of the township, and also along the streams, consists of the difl'erent familiov. of oak, hickory, a little black-jack, and occasionally ash and elm.

The principal water-course is Indian Creel:, from which the township derives its name. It traver-es the entij-e town.ship, from northwest to southeast, dividing it diagonally into almost equal parts, the northern being the larger portion. This creek has numeruus tributaries. Of these three arc in the south and flow mainly westward until they mingle their waters with those of Indian Creek. In the north central portions of the townshii* are numerous nameless branches that flow suuth and southeast, all Anally discharging their waters into the creek already described. Tiie. northeastern part of the township is drained by several small streams that are tributary to the Cuivre, the more important of v^-hich is one called Lick Creek, flowing south and finally bearing to the east before its junction with the larger stream. These streams, taken together, furnish excellent diainage and alh-nt an abundant supply of water. Timber is still plentiful along these watercourses, both for fuel and for building purposes.

Eakly Settled Places

Among the earliest settled places in Indian township may be mention'-'l the James Love place, wliich is now owned by James II. Fry, and the Tombs place, also in the central part of the township, and owned at this time or John F. Chamberlain. On the south fork of Indian Creek is a very old place, probrd)ly settled by Compton Kilby. James L. Kilby now rcsid'-'f upon the farm settled by himself at a very early day. Jonathan Oyler and "William Irving both came into the township with the first settlers, ar-d located in the western part of the township. Another very old place is i»

The first town in Indian township was known as upper St. Louis. It v>^a5 . situated on the farm no>v owned by Marshall Iloyalty. It consisted of a shanty used as a store, a blacksmith shop, and a trcad-un'll for grinding corn. A. and M. S. Branstetter were the proprietors of upper St. Louis. At this time there is little dan^-er cf coidVuindin.:-- it '.viti- (lower) St. Louis, since every vestige of the -upper" city has entirely disappeared. At this time New Harmony is the only town in Indian township. Once there were two | now owned by A. J. Butler, was most likely the second practitioner in the township. Dr. Henry subscqu'.mily reinoved to Nov.- Harmony, and was the first physician who ever located there. Drs. C. II. Bankhead, now of Paynesville; F. C. YV'icks, of Spencersburg; G. A. Lee, of Bowling Green; and E. H, T. Gate^vood, of Audrain county, have all practiced their profession at New Harmony, and in its imn)edia^e vicirdty. Dr. Alatthews is the present phyeieian of the town of New Harmony. He is also druggist, postmaster, and preacher. ' .

Among the first teachers of Indian township were old Father Barbee and Garland T. Henderson. Following the.-^e were Lewis and R. T. Jones and 'Siephen Hayden.

All of the early houses were bnilt of logs; first, the cabin of round lo^rs, then those built of hewn logs, usually a story and a lialf hii^h, with a jja'..-;- age and an L, At tliis time the houses are generally frame structures, nc:,i arid comfortable, and as large as is necessary for tlie use and comfort of tl:*.- family. There are good barns in many plnces. and the improveu^eTits arc generally of a very substantial character.

The township has neither grave! nor railroad, but the noitheru and nortliwe^^tcrii poriious are at no great remove I'rom the ChicLago 6z Alton K:iil- Wiiy. which passes through Spencer township in Pike, and also through Audrain county. The dirt roads of the township are usually straight, run ii; direct I'iies from north to south, or east to west, and are kept in good ami sale condition.

Apart from wheat, corn, and other staple products, the people in Indian township raise considerable quantities of stock, which is annually ship])eii to market, or sold at home, to those who are engaged in this line of trade.

Ot.D Settler

Indian township was mainly settled up by immigrants from Kentucky, and Virginia. These pioneers of course brought with them the religion, the ciistonis, and marntrs of their ai^cestors. If they brought with them tlie prejudices and even iaidts that l)elongcd to the ])eople of the older states, and even of the "Old Dominion," there is abundant evidence even today that they did not leave behind them the sterling virtues of their fathers or the kindly hospitality that is so deplorably lacking in some of the moie northern states.

Among these early pioneers, who cleared away the forests and erected their rude log cabins in this wild country, were the Branstetters, '-who.-'? name is legion." Frederick Eranstctter had entered a piece of land as early a^ 1S21, but finding it rather lonesonie returned to Kentucky where he au'l his brother Peter buth married sisters, and thus reinforced for the contlict ol life set out for Pike county. This was perhaps as early as lS2'-j. James L. Kilby, who was here in loL'G, remembers also an Adam Branstetter who was ft hatter by trade riud manufactured silk and i'ur liats of lirbt- class workmangbip that were in great demand in tlje St, J.ouis market. It geems thut tome of the Irvins came in 1S21, or soon iiftcr. It is rel;itfd tliat WWliam lr\ri)i was rather prospero\is and succeeded in m.akinf:; something of a fortune but has had trouble in keeping his money, which he wa> in the habit of concealing in the earth. About tliroe years ago four or five men blacked themselves and btung this old innn until nearly dead, witli tlio ]\o])e of forcing him to reveal the places in uhicb he had concealed Jiis earthly treasures. They were not after all successful, and it is even suspected tluit the old gentleman himself has forgotten the places in which he hid his money.

About the year 1S28 a largo nu!nber of settlers came in and made for themselves permanent homes in what is now Indian townslii]^ but which then belonged to Cuivre. Among the more enterprising of this class were J. ^M. B. Chamberlain, who-is still an active member of the community and to whom the writer is indebted for many facts relative to tlic early settlers. Coming here in 1S2S his liome was made within six miles of his present residence. He remembers distinctly the names of many- who wx-re liere when he came. Some of the dates of their arrival were furnished by James L. Kilby, who came in 1820. *

Mr. Chamberlain makes mention of Melcher Duncan, the father of J. W. Duncan, who now resides near the northern boundary of the township but in Spencer. ISIelcher came to the county in 1S2S, but did not make his permanent home in Indian township until 1^-14. lie came originally from Logan county, Kentucky. Atention is al*o made of ]lol)ert Irwin who was here in 182S but ]nay have come as early as 1S21: of jN'athan Yannoy, who was here in 1S2S, coming from Tennessee; Andrew Barnett, M'ho came in 1826; and John Daniel, who came the same year. Both of the latter were enaao-ed as farmers, but Barnett in addition to farnsing was employed as a wheelwright. SamuenViliis came in 1831, and also James Davis, tather of x\. G. Davis. K. P. Fox did not come until Ten years later, or 1S4-1. from Madison county, Kentucky. He mentions a> early settlers such men as George Sniith, Johathan Oiler, George AVilliams, John, James, and Findley Bransteiter, William and Andrew Yannoy, and Samuel "Willis.

Among those who volunteered for the Black Hawk "War were James L. Kilbv, Colonel John Tnrpin, John Hughlett, James McPike, John and William Shaw, Bobert Barnett, as remembered by Mr. Kiiby, though some did not belonr: to what is now Indian township. Adam and John Muse were officers in this war, the f >rme;- being the captain of a cmpany.

According to Mr. ICilby's account the- nearest market in those days wa; Louisiana, then a very small viHagc and there was not a little trouble in get'iing grinding done. The only mill;, were hc^rjc-rnills, of v/hich Xathau Yaimoy had one on Indian Creek, and William McPike, another on ^'orrh Ciiivrc, and Merri n^oa Aloure ftiil another on Lick Creek.

Eakly Days. ' '

After all, these were ha]->py days foi more reasons than one. ZSTci'^-hburs were neighbors, and friends were friends. AVhen help was needed it was ;-.t hand, assistance of every kind being cheerfully granted. Mntual wants called not in vain f..>r mntual assisiHnce. and mutual assistance did not fail to strengthen the bonds of mutual friendship, and thus the members of this . happy connnuniry lived together in peace and harmony, always readv to lend a helping hand at a house-raising or corn-husking, when- the old and young v>-ou!d excliange kindly greetings. It is also claimed on good authority that some excellent " sparking " was indulged in on these occasions. The style in which this was done was peculiar to the times and places, and might not stand the test of the rigid rules of modern etiquette, vet it was xery satisfactory at the time and yielded better results than are now achieved by our more modern inetliods. as indicated by the number of divorce suits tlien and nuw.

Cetristian Ohurou

This church is located at Xew Harmony, and is a very commodions building, seating at least 500 persons ijuite comfortably. It was erected about the year 18^.2, at a co.-t of sl,oiG, and. by September, 1S63, there was owing on the edifice only ^i 1^.05.

Ti'.e first names that ap].>ear upon the recurd as the constituent members are the f'llowing: Richard V. Fox. Findley Jlranstetter, Rirhard T. Jones, Lucretia Branstetter, Simon Lranstetter, Jane Branstetter, Joseph Duncan. i^[elcher Duncan, Eliiiabcth Yaniioy, Polly ^Voodson, M. A. D. Hames. and Elizabeth Hughes.

During the years I'^-iS and lS4i there were the following additions: Susan Fox, Kitty Irvine, Wesley Hamline, Jar e Vannoy, and A. J. Dennis

From 1S44 to LS63 the records are not very explicit as to the progress of the church from year to year. Doubtless, like moot other churches, thero v;cre some irrgiilnrities and intornj])tioi)s during the first two or tlirec years of tlie civil war. In IS^i-S Elder T. Ford, wLo had been one of tlie leadin*^ S]'»irits in organ iziiiij; the olnwcli just twenty yt-jirs befoi-e, ei^.tered into contract with tlie cliurcli as evani^'eli>t for one year at a small salary, showing that he was still wi]]in<>: to ujal^c i>'reat sacrifices for tlie salce of rronjotin'' the can?G he h;-d espon?od. His services extended through tlie year ISQi, at-cording to the records.

In 1863 David Chuter and R. P. Fox were called to the office of dciicon and installed, being ordained as elders the following February. At this time Wilson C. Williams was serving as clerk and took pains to keep a good record of the proceedings of the church, £on:icthing that had been for some time sadly neglected.

Besides the services of Elder Ford there was preaching by Elders Livy Ilatchett, W. J. Mason, and J. L. Brooks. More recently W. W. Hook, W. T. Salee, E. \l. Childert-. and 11. Eranstettcr f.fliciated as ministers. The latter is ihe present incumbent, and divides his time between teaching and preaching, liaving taken the pastorate care of the church in A])ri], 1S82.

The principal society that v.'ovships in the edifice kno\\ n as Bible Chapel is a concrreiration that stvles itself Christians, but is better known by the ap])eliation of ^ew Lights, or fitoncites. This body of believers holds substantiallv the same theoloo-ical views a^ the Unitarians touchini-- the trinitv, but is rather liberalas far as tlie test of membership is concercd.

The congregation of this sect at this place is due to the labors of Josiah G. Bishop, a young minister from the slate of lov.-a. It seems that as long ao-o as ISoo or lSo6, before he was ordained as a minister, this vouno: man visited the county of Pike and married the daughter of James L. Kilby. one of the pioneers of Missouri, and returiicd to Iowa, but rej^eatediy visited Missouri. Filially, about the year 1559, he returned as a minister of the faith of tlie Xeu IJghts, renuuning until 1S6:2, when he again returned to. Iowa. Finally, abuut ISGO, he rc-visited I'ike county and preached at different points, his labors resulting in the establishment of a chiirch at Trower's school-house, September 30, 16G9.

"We agree to receive the inspired scriptures as our only authoritative rule of faith and practice, allov.ing tlie privilege of individual interpretation, also to accept the name Christian as our name, and- to make Christian character our oiily leet of Christian and church fellowship."

Eider Bishop resigned in December, 1S7"2, and Elder S. T. Xoel beoamo the pastor in charge, January 1, IS 73. He remained about .-even years and was succeeded by Elder C J. Thomas, who preached witl) more or less rcL'- ularity for the next three years, when Elder EL. M. Brooks, the present pastor, came.

The clmroh building was erected about the vear 1S72, at a cost of about $1,600, including its furniture, and was dedicated free of debt. Several denominations worship in this building at specified times. Among these is wliich was organized about the year 1830. Frederick Leach and James Alvis were the first preachers, the services being held at p.rivato houses of such friends as ^[atliew Smith and James L. Kilby, the latter joining the church about IbSO. Much interest was taken in this religious movement and steps were taken to provide a house of \^'orship. James L. Kilby gave the frround and furnished the timber frratuitously. It was a lo^^ structure and still stands, though long since abandoned. Xear by it is the cemetery, in which about 350 are interred. Hero this society worshiped until 1544:. when the M. E. Church divided on the subject of slavery, at vriiich lime a majority went with the Church South. The proi>erty was deeded to them tiiially, and the organization perpetuated for a number of years louijer, the hou'ie having been at last alian.doned.

In the fall of 1S64: Hew W. DeMotte organized a small society under the auspices of the A[. E. Ch.urch, proj^er, and in the following spring AV. W. Witten became their circuit ]ireacher. The years 1S65 and ISotJ witnesse-i quite a revi\al of religion and resulted in a hundred or more additions t" the church. Though there were some seas()ns of discouragement afterwards experienced in the history uf this church its organization was heroically perpetuated in the face of difEculties until the ])resent time, and the society now number about seveiity' members who worship in the Bible Chapel a:- rea-ly described. At this time the Rev. IL P>. Bnnios series llieni as circuit preaclier. Among' tiie more energetic nu'mber> of the church ie Daniel Croo<linan, who has for nuitiy years been a steward and cL'iPs-lca'ler, and of great service to tlie church in promoting its interests generally.

The ]v.iblie schools of this township have abcuit the same general characteristics as the schools of other townships, aixl need no minute description. j They, too, began as subscription schooU and were conducted at first with- '< out any general plan or definite system. Those who taught them as a rule ; did not make teaching their exclusive occupation, nor did they remain long in the p.rofession. Each teacher was a law unto himself a.iH-l adopted such ! methods of governing and imparting instruction as to him seemed best | ada{ited to the purpose, taking into consideration the peculiar circumstances i that surrounded li'm. Such a thing as rigid Classification was not dreamed '; of on account of th^ woful lack of uniformity in text-books, and hence each student pursued his wi^rk and recited his lessons alone. In the course of ] time here as everywliere else an equitable amount of the public school fund ! Wits received, and tiiis v>'as increased by means of general taxation. Thus the j schools became gradually u)ore efficient as improved methods were adopted. i At this time there are six schools in the township, familiarly known as Xew . ! Harmony, Staley, Vannoy.- Ixilby, Cross Koads, and Liberty, All these 1 have pretty good frame buildings and most of them are comparatively new, i showing that popular education is rapidly gaining o-round. . j

Liberty school-house was built in 1S73 on a tract of land belono-inir to ' G. Windom, but for some reasons not without considerable opposition. The - "i ajuoiif;- tliey-'Uiit: nod cnt.Tpri.-iiig cilizcDS of Tridian township is the fruh. jfct of this xsketch, who is a native of Faurpiier county, Viro-inia. lie was born Jannaj-y 4, 1850, and was tlie son of Franklin and Harriet (Glasscock^ Ball. His father was a native of I>oiidoun connty, Virginia. His parent--, canic to jNLissouri in 1S5S, settling.'; in j\[arion county until 1805, wlion thc\- went to Italls county, where our subject was reared. He received liis education in the connnon schools and at Xew London. He commenced to teach at the age of eighteen, teaching rsome five ycar.s, witli laarked success as a teaclier. He was married Scj.'teniber 11, 1SS1, to Miss Victoria E. Wright, daughter of J. F. "Wright, one of the prominent pioneers of Indian township. Mr. and Mrs. Ball are the parents of one son, Claud. Mr. Ball is located on a fine tarm of 260 acres of as good land as the township afford?, which is nnder ? gc-od state of cultivation, well improved and fenced; al.-o has a; o'ood liouse and out-buiIdir.o:s. He is en^-aged in stock-raisino- and dealing in stock. Though but a young man he has acquired a good standing in the community, both socially and financially. He is a man of genial, social qualities, and the writer of this can vouch for his hos[iituiity. i

William 31, Big'g,'S, farmer and stock-raiser, poss-office Vannoy's Mil!. Among those born and reared in Pike county is the subject of this sketch, born Xovember 22, ISil, and is the son of William Davis and jlSTancy (Bedding) Biggs, daughter of William Bedding, deceased, a prominent pioneer of Pike county. Oui' subject was the eldest child of the family. When lie was a babe liis fatlicr was killed in a well. 'JSevcn years after tlie death of his father his mother married B. F. Downing. This union brought to them five children. Our sul.ject lived at home until he arrived at mature age, receiving but a limited educatiuu at the common schools ol' the count}'. After leaving home he followed farming in Bufialo township for some tlwce years. In 1S60 he bought 100 acres of wild land, which he improved, and afterwards sold. He then bought bis present farm wliere he has since lived. He is the owner of 157 acies of as good land as the townshij> ailords, which is under a high state of cultivation. He has a line two-story residence, on a fine building site, built in ISSO, where he has the comforts ol a good home. He was married in tlie fall of 1S6G to Miss Nancy .Tano Wriirlit. daughter of Thomas "Wright, of Pike county. This union In-;

Frederick Bi'ailstetttT (Vleceased). He was bom March IG, ITl'f*, iu Sullivan cuunty, Tennessee, atid was the son of l/eter Hranstetter, who was of German descent. He served one year in the War of 1S12 under Geneial Jackson. He was at the battle of Mobile. When quite young he Dioved to Illinois, and in 1820 he came to Piko county and bought a claim of James Thair, in Cuivre township. He resided there two years, then went to Barren county, Kentucky, where he mari-ied Susan Pranstetter, a cousin of his. They were united in the winter of ISL'o. He then returned to his farm in this county where he lived until his death. There was a family of ten children: Alary, Elizabeth, Peter L., Adam G., Simon M., Fred S., deceased, Thomas Penton, I'enjaTuin F., J. Cyntha, and Louisa. Mrs. Susan P. died in ISl-t, and in Marcli 184.5 lie married Sally Young of this county. They bad tlirec children, Xathan I)., Cordelia Ann, and Sar;di F. He died April 10, 1873, and his widow in September, 1S73. He was a member of the Regular Baptist faith.

James Bi'aiistetter (deceased), son of Frederick Pranstetter. He was married in IS-'M, to Elizabeth Pranstetter. a cousin of his, a daughter of Adam Pranstetter. They were the parents of fifteen children, twelve of whom they raised: William J., Pachel J., Penry A., Alary M., Julia A., Tobitha 1)., Sarah C, Alartha ]\r., Susan T., James P., Dr. E. S., and Carrie A. James Pranstetter and wife came to Pike county in 1S3I, settling in Indian townsliip near Xe^v Harmony. He died in ALarch, ISi-l. He was a member of the Christian Chui-ch..

Rev. Henry A. Bi'nnstetter is a son of James and Elizabeth Pranstetter. He v,-as born January (>, 163!.^. His early life was spent in assistitig on the farm and attending school at the common schools and Watson Seminary at Ashley. He resided at home in the care of the farm until he arrived at mature age. He was married April 0, lSt»3, to Aliss Alary S. Duncan, of Indian tov,-nship. Tiiis union has been blessed with eight cLiildren: Jenny J., Xeilie, Saliy, Susan C, AVillona, Thomas F., William IL, and James I. He is owner of sixty-six acres oi good laud, which is well improved, with a o<on!forta!)le house and good orchai'd. He lirst embraced religion, at the age of tvventy-one, uiiiting with the Christian Oiiurcb. He was ordained in 1S~3 !»y the authority of the church. He is tlie pastor of the I"Sew ILirniuuy church. He has done much work for his Alaster. He has held revival mcetin;^!^ in Jeffertou county for tlie last nine year^ wifli good success. He has done mach for the morals of the coinniunily in which ho resides.

Rev. Peter L, I'raiistetter, post-ofiice CurrjviUe. Among the pioneers oi' tlie Indian tov;nship, our subject is ]")robablj better known than unv other man in the to'a'nship. He is a native of Pike county, born Fcbniarv llj 1S25, and ^vas a son of Frederick Branstctter. Bis youtli was pa^^,cd in working on hi? latliCr's farm. November 22, iS43, he was married to Missouri Ann Henderson, daugliter of Cornelius D. Henderson. He then came to his present farm, whicli was at that tinie \\lh\ land. In the spring of 1850 he started for California by ox team, leaving a wife and three children at home. He M'as vii the road four uiontlis and fuar days. He rtinained tliere until Jidy, 1S51. engaged in )jiining with go^id success. He started to return on July 4, 1S51, v/ith mules, riding one and the others carrying the packs. He arrived at home SepteniLcr Itt, 1S51, to the great joy of his wife and children. Mr. Jh has been tvv-iec married. By his first v.-ife, Mary, ten children were born to them: Susan Parthena, Frederick Davis, Sarah Elizabeth, oVlandy Ann. Chnrity l.ouisa, Wm. P., Martha J., Cyntha, Sterling Price, and Mollie Lee. Mrs. jMissouri B. died August 17, 1S6T. He was married again April 22, 18GS, to Sarah F. Elmore, of Lincoln county. Thio union brought nine children: Ida Alice, Jenny, Frank Turner, Leona Frances, Enoch Hall, Ann Eliza, Peoria Laura, Lewis, and Peter. Mr. B. first embraced religion in ISttl-, and was licensed to preach in 1860, by the Pcgular Baptist Churcln since which time he traveled through different states preaching the gospel. He has been a zealous worker in the Master's cause. He has taken an active part in the organization of several cliurches. He takes a hiidi stand in the cause of Christianity and morality, and is ever ready to assist in whatever tends to elevate the morals of the people. No man in the township has done more for religion and education than he. Mr. B. is the owner of one of tlie best farms in the township, consisting of 42'"' acres of land, which is under a high state of cultivation. He has a good residence, largo barn, and tlie conveniences necessary on a farm. He received but a very limited educati-)n in his youth, but by study at home, he has gained a good education, showing what energy and perseverance can accomplish.

F. A. BratCiier, post-office Curry ville. Promiiicnt anions the settlors of Indian townsh.ij> is the subject of this sketch, who was born in Grayson county, Kentucky, September 24, bS25, the son of Asa and Marth;. i San<is) Bratcher, th? =eccnd chi'd (;f a family of ten children. His early life was spent in attending school and working on the farm In 1S44, in company witli his brother, he caaio to ?»L:sd ouri. Oa his arrival in tliis county he worked the first season for-^^S per month and lor I''inhjy IJraTi^Letterj for some two and a half years. lie came on his farm in IS-IG; his farm containslTO acres of fine hind. In ISo-i he went to California by team, remained tliere one year, cniraored in minino: and the o-roeerv business, and returned hoine. In lSG4r he again started for Cc.Hfornia by mule team and camped some three montlis in the mountains, lie remained one year cn^^nged in selling mules, and returned home, where he has since i-esiiled. lie was married Nove'uber 2, ISIG, to Miss Jane Braustetter, daugh.ter of Frederick Branstetter, one 1 of the pioneers of this county. They were tiic parents of three children: 1 Armentle, jiarrha, and Asa. lie is a member of Bike Lodge jSTu 309. His reputation for Ij.ir and honorable dealing has won for him the rcsp-x't ' of those who know iiini. 1

Amon'-; the enterprising and pucccssful farmers and stock-raisers who have I long beeti identified with tiie growth of Indian towns}ii]« is the subject of | our sketch, who is a native of Bike county, born June 12, 1S37, the son of | James Chamberlain, v.iio came to this cnintv during its early settlement. 'i Our subject was the second cliild of a family of eight children. He vras i farm where he lives. He has one of the finest residences in tlie neighborhood, a large two-story building with an L. It is finished in modern style and furnislicd with taste. It is situated in the center of a fine lawn, which ig ornamented witli sh-^de and ornamental trees and shrubs. He is a v/orthy Tuember of the Christian Church. He always takes an active part in whatever tends to elevate the morals of the peo[tle. He is a man of broad experience and good business capacity, By good management he has acquired a good fortune. He is nuinberud amongst the best citizens of Bike county.

J. 31. R. Chailiberlahi. farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Curryviile. Among those who have long been identified with the advancement of Indian townsliip, atid deserving of notice in the history of the county, is the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky, bom >.oin"vi.{- ,1, vember 1 i. IS 1 0, the son of William ;Lud Alary A. (Br.instclfer) Cliamberliiin. He was tlie fourtii cIuUl of a family of live children. -When our siil)i«2;'t wa? five yfnrs old hi? fullier died. In Xovembor, J.S2S, liis mother c:iuio to Pike county, first settling m Ashley township. Our r-.nbjcct resided at home until lf<H. His yonth was 3}H3nt in assit^ting in the M'ork of the fnrm. lie broke the tir>t furrow on the old homestead in 1S31. He received a limited educatioii in tlie old lo;.;--cabin school-houses of those pioneer day^,, He was inarried February 1, ISii, to Eachel A. Bransteticr, dangliter of Peter BraTiStetter, Sr., wlio came to Pike connty in 1S23. This union lias brought to thorn thirteen children: "William P., Alary C, Susan E., James IL, Alatilda J., Arminta P., dohu R, Thomas W., Flavins J. C, George J., Ulvssus Grant, Ida E., and Charley C. He moved on his present farm in 1S14-, which was then wild land, and which he lias since improved in good manufir. He lirst built a log-house, about eiglity rods from vrhere he iiow lives, wldch burrj. d down in iSoo, when he built his present residence. His farm contains 340 acres of good land, 24-0 under fence and well improA-ed, a good residence, barn, and out-buildings. In politics he was a Democrat until that party failed to elect Stephen A. Douglas. Since that time he has supported tlie liepublican ticket. He was elected to the ofiicc of constable in 184-S, and sei'ved four years, and has served tvrelve years as justice of the peace with credit to himself. In ISSu he v,-as a candidate for county judge on the Pepublican ticket, but that part}'- being in the minority he was not elected. He is a self-made man. Startiiig without a dollar he has, by industry and c-conomy, acquired a good home. He is ever v;illing to encourage whatever tends to advance education or religion.

Aloses A. Farinor, stock-dealer and merchant, post-ofhce Farniersville. Prominent among the enterprising business men of Indian township iione are more worthy ot'ni.>tice th.an the subject of this sketch. He was born in Pittsylvania county,Virginia, June 27, 1S20, being the fourth child and eldest son of John and Jane P>. Farmer. AVlien he was but a small child h;s parents came to Pike county, Alissonri, settling in Indian township, where our subject grew to manhood. His youth was spent in wi:-rking on t!ic farm and attending school. At tJie age of twenty-two he v.-ent to live with Moses Henderson, of Cuivre township, where he resided si.\ years in the work and management of the farm, after which he took a trij» to the south" west. Pfturning to this Cuunty, he took a trip to Virginia to see his kinsfolk. Remaining in A'irginia four mouths he returned to Pike county buying a farm of eighty acres in Asliley township, where he engaged in farming in company with his brother John, where he lived four years.

During the beginning of the war lie received orders to r(;]VM-t r»t headquarters with horse and outiit: h.e reporte-! and was ordend to march. Tie was appointc 1 quartcMnnsior. vvliie'i position he iickl until he was honorably discharged. In tlio winter and «>pring of 1S03 he bought sixty head ot' mules in Aliv-sonii and lilijjois, and started for California; was on the road ninety da_vs; arrived with all his stock, and &<>ld them at a ofood profit, lieturning iionie he bought another drove of fiiic mules and returned to California; he found tliO cMunLiy suifering iVoui drouth, and times hard; v/intered liis stock and sold the next season at a good ])riee. He returned hoiue in 1S66, bringing his brother AVilliam's family with him. hi^ brother ha\'ing died v.-hilc lie was ii] Caliiuniia, lie then turned his attention to tarming and dealing in stock. He is the owner of GOO acres of as good land as Pike county contains, under a high state of cultivation and iniproved in a manner that sliows the thrift of its owner. lie has one of the best residences in the tov,n:dii{>, a two-storv frame, forty foot fronl, thirty foot L, hall, nine rooms and portico, linished in modern style and well furnished, which gives him all the comforts of a good home. He was married October 10, 1ST2, to Miss S. }Z. Farthing, daughter of S. Ih and Julia A., pioneers of Pike county. Tiiis uniori has brought to them four children: Marline, Elmer, Beulah. and Moses. He is the proprietor of a farmers' store. He built the building in 1SS2, a frame, 20x10, two stories high, where he carries a fine stock of dry goods, groceries, boots, sliocs, etc., that would be a credit to any town. He receives a iarge-trade from the surrounding country. Mr. Farmer has lontr been identified with the interests of Pike county, and is one uf its solid business men.

Jollil Fanner (deceased), farmer, was born in Pittsylvania county, Yiro-ini;i, in 1>0U, and v.-as the con of William and Elizabeth (Eckells) Farmer. He was married in February, 1S21, to Miss Jane "Woodson, daughter of Allen and Jenny Taylo!- Woodson. They came to Pike county in 1S30, first settliu'^- in Indian .township, near Xew Harmony, where Mr. Farmer resided until his death in 1881, leaving six children: Mary Ann, Elizabeth T., Ella Louisa, Moses A., W. M. (deceased), and John. After the death of her husbaud Mrs. Farmer married .Stephen Burts, who died in 1^'52.

R. P. Fox, post-oftice Cnryville. Among the intelligent pioneers of Indian towiiship who have long been identitied with Pike county is the subject of this sketch, v/ho is a native of Madison county, lventucky,born June 20, ISIO, the son of Charles L. and Nancy < Embry) F>.\-, v:ho were natives of Kentucky. Our subject was the second child of a family of six children. His early life was spent in working on the Ihrm, and he received a limited edu- cation in the subscription schools of those early days. He resided heneath tho paicntal roof until Xovember, ISJrl, when he came to Pike c umty, .Mis. sonii, Mrst sctliiiig in ludism fownship, where ho now resides, and settled on wild land, which he iinj^roved in a great manner, and v,liere he hved until 1877, when he came on his present tarn), where he has since inadt- h'u hoine. His farm consists of 120 acres of good land, well located and well ada]->tcd for both grain and stock, in the raising of v.hich he is engaged. His farm is well im])rv)ved and cultivated in a good manner, and be has :i comfortable house, ont-bniklings, orchard, etc. lie was united in marriage J^Iay 6, 184-2, to ^liss Susan Jl. Jones. <langhter of Hon. ^lajor Jones, a ]>rorainent ]iioneer of the county. This union has been Ijlessed v,-ith ter children: An-tmida L., James, Alary E., Joel E., ru"L']KU'd S., Xancy S.. Edwin Jj., William IL, John Curtis, and one deceased, Charles I;., the second child of the family. Mr. Fox lias been a worthy member of the Christian Clnu'ch since August 22, 1S37. Ho was elected to the oilice of justice <)*' the peace in 1S70, arid served four yeai's with great credit. lie has always been read}' to give his iniluence to what tended to ad\'ancetlie cause of education 01 religion. Tliey have reared and educated their clriidreu so they are well fitted to take positions in life that will be a satisfaction and credit to the parents. Mr, Vox. during his residence in the township, ha- won many warm and true friends, and he is numbered among the best citizeri.^ of the township.

Frederick Goodman (deceased). Among the early pioneers of Pike county, who v.as identified with the pioneer settlers, is the subject of this sketch. He was one of the first settlers of Indian township. He was born in Pennsylvania, and when quite young his parents emigrated to Smith county, Virginia. He was married to Miss Christina Callt;]), and in ISCG canae to Pike county, Missouri, first settling in Indian township. He bought a claim of a Mormon, who had a log cabin and five acres improved, and which lie aftei wards imju'oved iu a good manner. They were the parents of nine children: Elizabeth, Lucretia, Mary, Mana, Margaret. William. Daniel, Joseph E., and V. J. Mr. Goodman died in 1S42. Mrs. Goodman died iu 1S62.

Daniel Goodman, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Xew Harmony. Among those who have lorig been identiiied with the growth of Indian township is the subject of this sketch, who is a native of Smith county, Virginia, born December 16, 1S23, the son of Frederick Goodman. At tlie nge of thirteen his parents came to Indian township. Pike county, Missouri. He resided at home until he arrived at the aire of manhood. He married Saruii

Eiizabetli Killhy, duugbtcr of James T. KiUbv. This union brought them six children: Permelia L . James Lncinda Catharine, Daniel DonMas. John xV., and JMari? Eiizaheth. ISh: (loodman is the owner of a fine farm of 200 acre? of excellent land, >vhich he has in a tine state of onUivation, divided in six fields, arid a cumtbrtable house and out-bnildings. He has held the otliee of justice of tlie peace for twelve years, and lias been school director for thirty years, serviiig both oflices with great credit to himself and to the satisfaction uf his constituents, Jle united with the "Methodist Church in 1S43, and has been a steward in the church. lie has been very active in all measures that tended to advance the interests of schools or churches, and has done much to improve Indian township,

. Hari'iSi'Ui W. (lorirlf^y, post-of.ice New iiarniony. Among the intelligent and enterprising pioneers who have long been identified with Indian ! township, who is well known and worthy of notice in the history of Pike '] county, is the subject of this okctch. lie was born November IS, ISoT, the j son of Adam G. and Miranda Tsorton Gourley. His iather was from ]\Iis- \ sissippi and liis mother from Virginia. Our subject was the eldest son of , ] the family. He was barn in Bulfalo township. When thirteen years of 'i age he came to Indian township, where lie was reared and received his edu- j cation. Pie lived at Jion.io uiitil iio arrived at the age of manhood. He was .! married November 25, 1SC5, to Julia Ann Halbert, of Greene county, Illi- j Dois, daughter of Xancy Ilalbert, a w-idow lady. This union has brought 1 to them four children: Williatn Mason, Yirgil Lee, Carrie Guthrie, and - \ Harrie Childcrs. Mr. Gourlev is the owner of ISO acres of f^od land. S which is improved and culti\ated in a manner that shows the thrift and in- ] dustry of its owner. He has a comfortable house, and buildings for stock, | and is engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., and a member of the Christian Church. He moved on his present farm in 1801, where he has since resided. His fair and honorable dealings Inu'e made friends of all vrho know him.

villa, Charles Koscoe. Herbert, Montgomery, Elizabeth Adelia. Mary Belle, I and one deceased, George Vv''ail:er. Mr. Gourley is pleasantly located in two, when he bought a farm in Butfalo tov/nship, where he lived until ISG-I, when he came on his present farm in Indian township, where he now lives. At the ac'-e of thirtv-three he was married to Mrs. Ebbie Mills Macklewee. 1 1 been identified v.'ith the growth and prosperity of Pike county, coming here at an early day, and has seen the advance of civilization in this county I] fifty-seven years. J. S. Hum[>hreys, son of John, was born November 6, 185G, in E'uffido tov/nship, where he was reared and educated. He was married April 17, 1870, to Miss Levina E. Smith of this county. They are the parents of three children : Xancy E., H.^I. E., and J. W. A. Mr. Humpl.reys is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Humphreys is a member of the Christian Church.

the fotlipr, Ilobert Irvine, hired an old luintcr naiiU'd ('harles AVeUn to £^nido him to a good location. JIc took hini ncr.r Ashley, two miles Dorthea.ot where he located, leaving some throe or to\ir shive.^ whicfi lie broui^ht with him. The county was then but sparsely ecttlcd, and they wont to mill at St. Charles on hor.seback. There v.-erc tl^en Home Indians iii the county, bat thoj were iViendiy. Bears were iVcquently ni'.'t willi. ( )ur ^u^jt:-et killc! four bears before he was L^rown to manho'd. ile '>va^ marrii-d to Catharine House, daughter of Ximrod House, one of the jiioneers of i'ike county, who came to Pike county on a keebboat in 1S2?>, with !ils slaves. Our subject settled in Indian ti.'v.-nship in 1>2;j; he was am';';jg t!ie lir^t ccttlcrs in the wesiern part of the C'/unty; they did tlieir Trading at l.ouisiana. When our subject left home hi? father gave him a negro boy, which was ail the pt".rt he bad. He entered wild land from the government. lie was at one time extensively engaged in raising svv-ine, that he fattened on mast; ho :it one time, in 1820, sohl 115 hogs to a Galena, lilinni:^, man, that More driven through 10 that place on foot. Wolves destroyed i'or him several young l>igs. The old hogs would generally tiglit for the priitiction <>f tlieir young. He has been very successful financially, ac(|r.iring a largo amount (if land and monej ; he has had several thousand dollars stulen iVoui him. lb; never attended school, but learned by study, jtractice. aiid observation at *liomc. Mr. and Mrs. Irvine are the parents (d' a largo fmiily of children: Melvina, Sarah, Will, James 11, D^ra, Jane, Elizabetii, J. W ,.iiid Jes.sie.

J. YV. Irvine, farmer and stock-raider, jio^t-ofiice \ :indalia, son of William Irvine, is worthy of special noiiee in thirj wurl^. He was bom iu Indiau township. Pike county, February 14, I'^io. His early life was spent in workino; on the farm and attending scIdoI. lb.; wa^ married December 25, 1S74, to Miss Alay Eranstettcr. They are iho p:itent^ of two childron: Ernest, and girl babe not named. Ho is the owner of a goi^d farin of 150 acres under a high state of cultivutiuu, a g->"fl !iuu-.e. uut-buildings, and orchard; he is engaged in farming and .-tucl-.-rai.^nij. lie is a inomber of the Masonic fraternity, Lodge 3:)1, and in ]><;\\tW, ,i J >.ni..crat. He is a man of good business qualities, and is upright and Uoiui'. '\'\ id^ dealings, ati'l is numbered among the best citizens of Indian t.-wn-lop.

and Tvlr?. Irvine are the parents of one son, Xorval Wslter. lie v»-as born July 14:, ISSO. Mr. Irvine is the osvnci' of a good farm of ninety acres, all of M'bicji 1.^ under a }ui;li state of cultivation and well improved, with a iK-ut residence and outdDuildin^'S. lie is a meinbor of the Masonic order, I^odgt' 491. In politics he is a. Deinocnit,

J. S. JoJies. ff^rnicr uni] stock-raiser, p>ost-OLi:ice Curryville. Among the intelligent and enterprising citizen;^ of Indian towhship who are wortliy uf notice in this work is the subject of tlus sketcii. He was born in Caivre township, Pike county, ^larcli 11, 1845, and is the son of ^lajor Jones, a fripnd of ever}'' settler of Pike county. Our subject's early life was spent, in duties of farm labor and attending scliool, receiving part of his education at liowlincr Green. 11 f reside>i at the home iarm in work and management of tlie same until he arrived at the age of twenty-seven.. He was m^arried January 30, 1873, to Miss Sally £. Miller, daughter of Judge A. P. Miller, a man wlio has h.mg been ]}3'ouiinently identiiied v.'ith the interests of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are the parents of one C!)ild: Fanny L., born August 8, 1875. Mr. Jones is the owner of as good a farm as the township affords, consisting of ISO acres, which is improved in a good measure. He has a large two-story residence, and furnished with taste, tlins showing the refinement of the family. He is a genial, pleasant man, and has ma^^.y friends. Indian township has no better citizen. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Jones are worthy members of the .Baptist Church.

Jaines L. Kilby . Among the oldest pioneers of Indian to'wnship is the subject of this sketch. He was born January 9, 1S04. and is the son of Abraham and Elizabeth (Rosh> Ivilby, and a native of North Carolina. When nineteen years old lie married Frant.-es Vannoy, and removed to the west. He came to Pike county, Missouri, in 182G.and. built one of the first houses on Indian Creek. There were at that time many Indians in the western part of the county. Game was very plentiful, such as deer, turkey, etc., and the settlers did the most of their trading at Louisiana, and the mills were horse-mills. Mr. Kill)y has been a member of the Methodist Church fur over fifty years. Mr. and Mrs. Kilby were the parents of eight children: John, Elizabeth, Permeiia, Ruby L., "William X., Abraham, Lucinda, aud James X. Mrs. Ivilby died in 1S62. He married for bis second wife M'.ss Leviua Wright of this county. Mr. Kilby is one of the oldest pioneers i:i Indian township. The arm that v.-as once so strong in the vigor of youth is now palsied with age.

Elisha 3ro.i»lon ('deceased). Among the pioneers of Pike county who endured the hurdshij-.s and privations of prairie life, and who have passed away, is tlie subject of tliis sketch, ih- \vas born in ^'ir^'ioia, June 'J, 1.79.5. lie livfvl ill Viri/iuia unti] orown, wlien he went to Kentucky, where he was married to Miss ]Sellie Ilendrick. ][(' crime to Pike comity, ]\IicSonri, in ISIS, first settling near Concord Cliurch on Avild land. There was lio loill witliin fiiieen miles. Flies were so bad that tliey were obli;^ed to "o to 7nill in tlic night, lie improved several farms in Tike counfj. There were ten clnldrcn in the family: Samuel, ^\'osley, Benjamin, Elisha, Patsy, 'Ma.- hala, XancVj Mandy, Jackson, and Emoline. Mrs. Elisha ]Mai<len died in 1.S63.

well known and worthy of notice, is the subject of this sketch. He was born - ] in Tazewell county, Virginia, Eebruary 8, 1821, and is the son of John and | homestead, where he has all the comforts of a good home, and which shows the thrift and industry of the owner. He was married to Mi.-.s ."^'nsan !

A. AVilliams of this county, the daughter of Elias and Eva Williams of Wythe county, Virginia. !Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell are the parents of three children: Edley W., William C, and Elias B. Mr. and ]*krrs. Ma.xwell are worthy members of tlie M. E. Church, as also are the three children. His reputation for fair and honorable dealing has won for him tnany friends. He has done much for the interests of the neighborhood in v.'hich he has lived, and is iinmbeied amoiip^ tlio best citizens of Tiidian to-^;isliip. It i? to such snen as 1)0 aiKl others of like stamp that Indian township is indebted 'for her inijn'ovcnicnts. - - ' -

Dr. J. W. Matthews, post-office Xcw Harmony. Among those who are \\'ortiiy of notice i-- the subject of this sketch, who is a native of Baltimore. Maryland, bwrn ILay 29, 1821, the son of John and Henrietta Matthews, of English descent. Our subject was reared and educated in Maryland. He received liis medical education at the Baltimore Institute, Maryland. In 184:7 he came to Lafayette county, Missouri, where he practiced some eighteen months, then returned and was married to Miss Straughn, who died in 1S52. lie wa? married the second time to Miss Emma A. Cause in ISoo. They had one c]ii]<], Kcnry Earl. Mr?. Emma C. Matthews died in 185S. He was married the third time to Miss E. F. Flanders, of Illinois. They have three children: Frances II., .Jessie L., and Tilattie. During the war he was fiSsis';a:!t purgc-n in (Colonel Hays's regiment. For several years the Doctor located at several ditferent ]>laces, v.-here he built up a e^ood practice, both as a physician and as a druggist. In 1871 he located in Xew Ilarniouv. where he still resides. He has in stock an assortment of drucs, and has a good practice. He is a member of the Masonic order, and also of the Odd Fellows, of wliich at one titne there v\"as only one in the state higher in the order than he. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for fortythree years, and has been ordained elder of the church. Daring the war he was taken prisoner fourteen times, and passed through many hairbreadth escajjes. His fair and honorable dealings have won for him many friends. He takes high ground in religion and education, and is a genial, socialinan.

J)v. W. 3IcDouji,"al, Y. S., Clarksville. He was born in South Carolina April 3, 1S53, and v.as the sou of John W. and Amy (Morris) McDougal, natives of Edinburgh, Scotland, who came to South Carolina in 1S52. Our subject was tlie second and youngest of the family. His father was a merchant at Columbia, South Carolina. x\t the age of seven our subject was left an orphan. He resided with an aunt for some years, and in 1865 came to Pike countv, Missouri. He made his home with Hugh Love, of Salt River to\\'nslrLp, one of the early pioneers, where he resided until 1>7'>. He received his literary education at Butler's Institute, and at Wesleyau Universitv, of Bloomitii>ton, Illinois. He commenced the study of liis profession with Drs. John A. and J. S. Thomas, of Pleasant Hill, Illinois, Afterward attending the Veteriiiary College at Alonrrt'al, Canada, recei\dug his diploma in 1S77. He tirst practiced at Pleasant Hill, Illinois. After a successful practice of som« two years at that place he came to Pike county and

'in a nuniber 0:10 marine;. He has a good residence, out-buildings, orchard, ! etc. His fiirm consists of 200 acres of line land, which is improved and cul- i years, vrith credit to. himself and tlie satisfaction of his friends. He has .1 several times served as representative at tJie countv convention, and once at *}

James A. McPike, post-ofrice ('urryvillc, farmer and stock-raiser. He was born in Henry county. Kentucky, April 23, 1S3S, the son of B. H. and Rachel J-. (Bowen) McPike, the eldest of the sons. Wlien lie was quite youn^-; his father came to Missouri by team, first. settling in ?»[arion county, where he lived seven years; then, on account of sickness, returned to Kentucky where liC lived one 3'ear. then returned and sold his farm and went back to Kentucky where he resided some seven years. He then returned to Missouri, settling in Pike county, Spencer township, some two years, then came ou the farm where our subject resides. Our subject's early life was spent in working in a carding mill and in a grocery and attending >chool. He was married October 1'2, 1S»13, to Aliss Mary J. Davis, daughter of James H. Davis, one of the|old pioneers of this county. This union brought to them fire children.

Thom«l? A. Rus.sell, farmer aud attorney at law, post-office ^'andali;i. He is among tiic intelligent men of Indian township v/ho deserves notice. Tlie subject of this sketch is a native of Ohio. He was b')rn in Trumbull county, September 20. 1S33, the son of JoVin and Emeline (Adams) Kusseil, who weivUhe parents of seven cniklren: luichol,Jolin,Tnonias, Cylincla, Cly. loe, Mary, and Alnieda. When yonti'^ his parents moved to Defiance (v.iiniy. whero most of his youlh was spent in attending soliool. He reccivc.i hieducation at Oxford University, Miami, Ohio, ^.M-aduating at the law collo^ro. receiving' his diploma in ISOl. In IS-iO he went to California overh;nd,an.l wa? there porne eighteen months. In 1S03 he again w^mt to CaHfoi-niii ari.i letnrnod in ISGi. lie came to Pike county in 1S6S, where he has sine.; resided. lie was married in .March, ISGi, to Miss M. C. William?, oC Ohio. They are the parents bf six eliildren: Frank, Thomas, Phoebe, Lincoln and Grant (twins), and Leslie. Mr. P. i^ the owner of a o;ood fa?-m, well - improved, and under a good state of cultivation with a comfortable house, lie practices law in all the courts of the county and has a fair practice, lie ]< a charter jnember of Lodge No. 309, at Curryville. In politics is a Pepublican. RiclKird Y. Shrtrp, Indian townsliip, post-office Vannoy's Mill, farmer and fctock- raiser: He v.as born in Munroe county, Missouri, Xovendxu- IT. 1S38, v.herc the subject of our sketcli v.-as reared and educated. After leaving school he moved v.-ith his father to Callaway county, Missouri, whci-e lie became engaged in farming, continuing the sanje until iSovembcr 5, v.-hen ho came to Pike county, where he has since resided, following farming ani stock-raisin »-, owning a fine farm of 320 acres of well improved laud, bein:: well watered and fenced. He lias u fine residence, beautifully located, commandin'>- a tine view of the surrounding country; in fact he has one of the finest natural locations in the county. Mr. Sharp is a man of tliorough business cuialifications. His well-dcccrved reputation for fiiir and honorable dealin«^s has v/on him many warm and true friends. He united with the M. E. Church in March, 1S5S, and is still a leading member in said church. Re was married in Callaway county, Missouri, February 23, 1S»)5. to Miss Emma Dillard. and they have had three eliildren, two of whoni are living, Price L., and Pichard M., William E,, deceased. Ilis wife died Januarv 25, iST3. Mrs. Sharp was an estimable lady - one honored and respected bv all who knew her. Being a leading member of tlie M. E. Church she aaiued many warm and true friends who, with her sorrowing family, mourneu one of Pike county's noblest women. He was married the second time m Callaway county, Missouri, to Miss Matilda Dillard, September 3, 1S74. Dy this union they had one child, Mattie M. His wife died September 5, 1>7'- Warri'll C. Sliattuek, farmer an.d stock-raiser, post-office Yanda'ia. Pronninent among the enterprising and successful men of Indian township is the subject of this sketch, who was born in New York City, Octolicr ISlS3i, the son of Artemus L. and Catharine Hickey Shattnck. Our subject was the second cliild of a family of nine cliiKh'cn. When lie was (jiiitc yourig his pru'cnte moved to Piiiladelphia. His fatiicr was a native of CiiHrlestown, ^lass. Our snhjcct's early life, nntil he was fifteen, v/as sjicni mostly at school. At the ace of tifteen lie cnlorod his father's store, where he assisted in the business uiitil he was twenty-one. lie then went to Chicago, Illinois, where lie engai;od in the milk business for some two years. In the spring of 1S5S he came to Pike coanty, where 'he lived one year; then he moved to Audrain county, which he called home nntil 1SG7. He was married in January, l.SOT,to Miss Matilda 0. Houston, daii>;hter of Millias Vr. and Eelvecea Arjn IIousLon, pioneers of Ashley. ^Ir. and Mrs. S. are tlie parents of- five children: Charles H., born November 21, 1S6S; Anna E., born October la. ISTd; E'litli E.,. born December S. 1S72; "Warren L., born Mav h, ISTV. 2^Ir. S. is owner of a fine farm of 3:^0 aeres of as i good land as can be found in In«lian tovv'nshi]), wiiich is under a high state j of cultivation and well improved, with a fine residence, out-buiidiugs and ''j orchard, where he has all the comforts of a i^'ood home. He enlisted Auf'ust .i 12, L-^Gl, iri the state militia. On AEarch 27, 1802, lie enlisted in the ^ Third Missouri Cavalry, and wa- mustered out duly 10, ]SG5, taking part 1 in several battles; was wounded three times, but was confined to the hospital - :j only ten days; was at the battles of Pilot Knob, JefTei-son City, and Little | Pock. He was promoted to first lieutenant, and was honorably mustered out. He is a man of goo'.i bu-iness ability, genial and social in his way, ! upright and honorable in his dealings, in favor of religion and educationj and is one of the solid farmers of Indian township.

A. L. Sliattack, fanner and stock-raiser, post-ofiice Yandalia. Among the ifitelligent citizens of Indian tou-nship is the subject of this sketch, who is a native of Philfidelphia, Pennsylvania. He v.-as born May 22, 1813, and is the son of A. L. and C. M. Shattuck. His y<mth was spent in attending school. In 1S5S he came to Pike county, which lie has since called h.omc. During the war he enlisted in the militia, and in A})ril, 1SG2, took an active part in those battles that tiie regiment was engaged in. Py the fall of a horse that was shot under him, he was injured and coniincd to the hospital for seven days. He was honorably dischargeil in July, ISGo, and returned to tlie peaceful pursuits of life, lie came to his present farm in ISGO. He married May E. Mitchell, daughter of Harry and Hari-iet Mitchell, of Pike county. This union brought to them one child, Hattie C, born in January, 1SG7. Mrs. S. died in January, 1867. For three years Mr. S. was engaged in running a saw-mill, sawing railroad lumber. In July, 1S70, he returned to Pi;iia..leljjhia, vvhere he resided some three years, engaged in

John M. Steele, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Curyville, is a native of Pike comity. He was born March 0, 1S3T, and was the son of G. D. Ste.-ie. who was a native of Bonrbon county, Ken.tucky, and came to Pike c-juuty in 1S26, seltlino- in Spencer township. Our subject's early life M'as spent in working on his liither's larm, and he received a limited educatiori in the log cabin schor)l-hou.-e of those pioneer days. At tlie age of twenty he commenced fur himself. In lSo7 he removed to Montgomery county, bought- some wild land, and improved a farm of eiu-hry acres, and in l^(36 he sold his farm in Montgomery county and bought his present farm, v.-hich was then j)art!y improved. Since that time he has improved it in a good manner. The' farm contains IGO acres of good land, well adapted for grain or stock, and is improved in a n^anner that shows the thrift and industry of its ov/ner. He lias a good residence, out-buildings,, etc. His farm is divided into several fields so as to be convenient fmstock-raising. He was nnirried April 17, 1S55, to Miss Margaret J. Staley, of Indian towjiship, daughter of David and Jane Staley, earlv pioneers of Indian township. Tins union lias brought to them seven children - four boys and three girls: James D., Charles E., "William W., John V., Carrie S., I\[ary?Jane, and Fanny J. Mr. St;eele is strictly a self-made man- Starting in the world without a dollar, he has by industry and o-ood mariagement acquired a good home. Hi:: fair dealing and accommodating wavs have won for him many friends. Jle is a genial, hospitable man, and a number one citizen. , .

James D. Steele, Among the intelligent and enterprising young men of Indian township, who deserves notice, is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Cuivre township, Fei)ruary 20,1857, the eldest son of Jolin M. Steele, and grandson of G, D. Steele. His early life was spent in working on his fathers farm and attending school at the Woudlawu school-lionse. He resided at home until he arrived at the age of twentv, -v/heu he went to Te-xas where he resided one year engaged on a ranch, wlieu he returned home to this county. He was marrie*! October 17, 1SV9, to Yiola A. Branstetter, daughter of John P)i-Riistetter, deceased. Tiiis union lias been blesse'l with throe ciiiMreii: Ariiiui- E., Katie Eva, and a bal>e not named, ^[r, Steel is a wortliv inemher oftlie Presbytei'ian Church, aiid is a voutio; lann oi' go*jd bufincss qualiliearions; he is locate<l on a good fana of eighty acres, which he tends in good manner. His genial ways and friendly manners have wo]i for him many friends.

nished with taste and C'^mtort. His farm contains ?«'"-<) acres of as good land as can be found in tlie county, which he has under a high state of cultivation, ami well st.:>cked with cattle and swine. Heranks amori^'- the best farmers in the township. He was married Xoveraber 11, 1S60, to Fanny Shaw, daughter of John K. S'aaw, of this county. By this union they ha'>'e two children: JAzzlc and Fanny. Mrs. Sweet died October '22, L^65, Mr. S. was again married to Mrs. Mandy ^taxwell, daugliter of John F. Xigh, October 10, loCrt, and this union has brought to them three children : Thomas, Rowence lona, and Jetferson. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet are worthy mem.bers of the ^letiiodist churcli. - -,

Dr. Xiilhaii Yaniioy (deceased). Atnong those who came to Pike County in an early day. and was prominently identified with the county, is the subject of this sketch. Pie was born in December, 1798, in South Carolina, where he lived una! he arrived at the age of manhood, when lie moved to Bedford county. Tennessee, where he lived until 1S27, and there married ^liss Mary McUutchell, of Bedford county, wIk) was formerly of South Carolina. He arrived in Pike county, ^Missouri, in the fall of 1S30, settling in Indian township, llv was Ijy trade a cabinet-maker, and also agoo'l gunsmith. H.'.ving an inclination for the medical professi')n, after coming tv this counry he commenced its stud.y, and a^ the solicitation of his friends find neiglibors engaf.^ed in its practice with good sncees.i. [{o bviilt the first mill in the locality of Jndian township, a horse-mill, in 1834, and in 1S45 a water-mill, wliich was a great help to the pe^tplr; of liulian t'.iwnsbip and locality. He was a major in the militia, hihI was well-known throngliout the connty. lie was appointed postmaster in 1840, and held the oflice up to near the time of his dofith, when he resigned, in 1S75, after a tei'in of thirty-five years. He was .i Douglas Democrat nntil the war, wiien he went over to the Tvepnblican party. Mr. and Mrs. "V annoy were the parents of nine children, seven uf whom they reared: Ivobert, Margaret, James, Elizabeth, Martha, Mary, and iST. D.; John and "William, deceased,

11. M. VftJilloy. postmaster, Yan7ioy's ^Mill. He was born in Iledfoid county, Tennessee, May 10, 1S2S, the son of Dr. Xathan Yanuoy. "When tv.'o years old his parents came to I'ike county. He was reared a farmer and assisted about the saw and grist-mill of his father. He received Ids education in the common schools. In 1851 lie ]:nirc]iased a farm of 120 acres of government land, wliicli lie improved. He came on his presetit farm^ in 1874. where he has since resided. He was married October IS, 1S4P, to Miss Ellen Farmer, daughter of John Farmer, whose sketch is on anotlier page. Mr. and ^Irs. Y. ai'e tlie parents of four cliildren: "William A,, Mrs. Mary Jane Eustace, Margaret A. Goodman, and Ida P. Willis. Mr. Y, is located on a good farm of si:sty acres, well imy-roved, M'here he has a comfortable home. During the war he was in the militia some twelve rnonths. lie has been postmaster since 187o, filling tlie ^office with great credit to hin;- self. He is a worth}' member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, fie lias held the office of school director, and was instructed to build a schoolhouse in his district. He is a man*of social and liospitable disposition, and has manv frien-ls in the neighborhood where he lives.

Nathan D. Yuiinov, post-otlice Yannoy's Mill. He was born !March 13, 1S4S, and his early life was passed in working on his father's farm and atten«ling school. He resided at liome until he arrived at the age of manhood. Mr. Y. was married February 10, 1870, to Miss Julia Hinton. daughter of David Hinton, of Indian township. They are the ])arents of five c'liidren: Oda L., John, David, Henry, and Etti*-; Alvey, deceased. He is located on a good farm of eighty acres, which is well located and improved, with a comfortable house. In {politics he is a Greenbacker; he is also a member of the Christain Cliuroh. He is a son of Dr. Yannoy, deceased,

Una August 1, 1S07, tlie cou of .lolin und Klizubctli Jvilby Vaunoj. When be was seventeen his parent? immigrated to Pilce c."nnty, Missouri, settling in Cuivre tuwnsiiii), whore they lived some three years, then came to Indian township, where our subject resided until In; grew to manhood. At the age of twenty-one he commenced to work at blacksnjithing with Iiis brother. He also worked for several years at the carpi'iiter's ti'ade. He was mairied in ^fay, 1S3S, to Miss EIiz;i.beth Hughes, of .Montgomery county. By this union they have had seven children: Jerry ('., Xathanicl, William, John, James, Orval, and Parnielia E., who died June 9, 1S52. In 1S30 he went to Iowa, on the Des Moines Iliver, wliei-e ho resided soirie eigliteen* montlis among the Indians, engaged in gunsmithing. In Xo'.'embor, 1ST6, be went to Colorado, v/here he resided some four years. He had a good improved farni which he lias divided among his childi'en. He lias done much to iiuprove Indian township from a wilderness until it is v»-hat it is today. DuriTig tlie many years lie' ha- spent in lu'lian township he lias made many friends.

Xaliiaiiiel Yainioy, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Yannoy's Mill. Prominent among the enterprising farmers is the £ni:>ject of this sketch. He was born and reared in Itidiau township. His early life was spent in working on his lather's farm and attending school. He was married September 21, 1S69, to Miss Emma Williams of this county, daughter of Jacob Williams. They are the parents of five children: Mary E., Lena M., Edna, Emma, and John Clark. !Mr. Varmoy is the (>wner of a line farm of 160 acres, v/ell in; proved, with a line two-story residence, one of tlic best houses in the neighborhood. He is nunibered among the best farmers of the township. In politics he is a Greeubackei-.

J- T- Wootlsou. po^t-oitice Curryville, Missouri. Among the pioneers of Pike county Avho deserve notice in this lustury iii the subject of this sketch. He was born October 11, ls27. in Virginia, the sou of StephoTi I), and Selina (Posey). He was the third child of the family. Wlien he was seven years old his parents came to Pike county, ^Missouri, by team, settling in Indian township on wild land near the forks of Indian Creek, wliere our subject was reared. His early life was spent in assisting on tlie farm and attending school. He was married to Miss Xancy Ann Wells, of this county, formerly of Kentucky, March 9, 1S49. They are the parents of nine children : Mary Jane. Wm. ll, Xarsisulus Ann, James O., Elizabeth Araminta,. Thomas J., Xancy S., Selina C, and Parmeiia H. >[r. Woodson is the owner of a good farm of IOl acres of improved land, with a comfortable house and