Randolph County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1920 (part 6 of 18)

Covington, Ky., who has been meat and milk inspector in Covington, Ky., and Cincinnati, Ohio, for the past 12 years, and Charles E., the subject of this sketch.

Charles E. Chrisler was educated in the public schools of Kentucky and for 12 years lived in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1905 he came to Moberly, Mo., and for 12 years he was employed in the Thackston Owne Grocery Store on East Coates street. In March, 1919, he engaged in the grocery business for himself at the corner of Barrow and Porter streets. He has built up a large trade which is not only due to the fact that he is established in a desirable location, but that he gives the public a square deal and courteous treatment.

Mr. Chrisler was married Aug. 5, 1898", to Miss Ora German, of Bellevue, Ky. She is a daughter of George and Melissa (Armstrong) German, who now reside in Moberly, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Chrisler have been born one son, Oran Edgar, who was born April 9, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Chrisler have an extensive acquaintance in Moberly and stand high in the community.

John Albert Sternitzke, of the Louis Hunt Grocery Company, is a - native son of Moberly, and one of the progressive men of the younger generation of this city. He was born in Moberly, July 19, 1888, and is the son of August and Maggie (Sutter) Sternitzke, now residents of Moberly, who have their home at 336 Woodland avenue. The father conducted a cafe on Sturgeon street in Moberly for a number of years, but recently has been in the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company in the shops at Moberly. He is engaged in making springs for cars and engines.

To August and Maggie (Sutter) Sternitzke have been bom the following children: Amelia, married Louis Hunt, Moberly, Mo.; August, a telegraph operator, employed at the Union Station, Moberly; John Albert, the subject of this sketch; Frank , auditor for the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company, Muskogee; Okla. ; Martha, resides at home^ with her parents ; Leo, employed by the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Company as engine time-keeper, Sedalia, Mo., and Marguerite, resides at home with her parents.

John Albert Sternitzke was reared in Moberly and attended the public schools, in early life he worked for a time at the Brown Shoe Factory and later was employed in the Wabash railroad shops. In 1909 he began in the grocery business and since that time has been with the Hunt Gro-

Mr. Sternitzke is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The Sternitzke family ranks among the best representative citizens of Randolph County.

Thomas Irons, now deceased, was for many years one of the substan tial citizens and prominent farmers and stockmen of Randolph County and the owner of 200 acres of valuable land in Prairie township. He was born here in September, 1848 and died June 20, 1917. He w.as the son of Thomas and Nancy (Given) Irons. The father was born in Scotland in 1808, where he was reared and educated and emigrated from his native land when a young man to America and located in Virginia where he lived until 1844, when he came west and took up land in Monroe County, Mo. Here he engaged in stock raising and farming. During the gold rush in 1849 he went to California, but three years later he returned and settled in Randolph County on a farm which has since descended to his son. He remained here the rest of his days and died in 1876. The mother, Nancy Given Irons, was born in Monroe County, Va., in 1810 but spent the most of her life in Missouri. She died in the early 80s, lea-\^ng the following family of children : Robert, deceased ; Bettie, the wife of John McKinsey, now deceased, and she lives in Moberly; William A., a farmer of Prairie township; Mary, the wife of M. H. Neal, of Prairie township; Susan, deceased, was the wife of James Genola; John, of California; Thomas, of this review; Dazerine, the wife of Sanford Anderson, of Prairie township ; Wesley, deceased and his twin brother, Presley, lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

Thomas Irons was reared on his father's farm, received his educational advantages in the district school and when old enough began to farm, a vocation he followed all his days. He prospered and was rated as a successful man not afraid of hard work and with marked ability. He invested his capital in land and was well-to-do at the time of his death.

Thomas Irons was maried to Miss Mary E. Dent, of Randolph County, who now lives on the home farm in Prairie township. There were 10 children bom to Mr. and Mrs.' Irons: Lloyd, the seventh child is now managing the old home place and his mother makes her home with him. He was married April 2, 1919, to Miss Anna Phelan, of Moberly, the daughter of Frederick Phelan, the freight agent for the Wabash Railroad. The other children are Datz, deceased; Daisy, the wife of Estell

Thomas Irons

Sweeney, deceased; Mamie, the wife of W. Cottingham, of Moberly; William, of Prairie township; Roxie, the wife of E. Ragsdale, of Moberly; Victor, deceased ; Dersie, deceased ; Marie, at home with the mother ; ana Ethel, the wife of Leo Wilcox, of Moberly.

Thomas Irons was a Democrat from the time he cast his first vote. He took an active interest in the civic affairs of his community and gave liberally for every movement that tended to the development of the county and the community. He was a worthy citizen and an example of the prosperous American farmer.

Val Riegel, of the Riegel Agency, Moberly, Mo., is one of the pioneer business men of Moberly and Randolph County and has been an important factor in the affairs of this section for many years. Mr. Riegel is a native of Alsace-Lorraine, France. He was born Oct. 21, 1855, and his parents, Anthony and Anna (Hirtzlin) Riegel, who were natives of Alsace-Lorraine, are both now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Xavier, was a professor of mathematics at Lyons, France, and a deputy of that city, is now deceased ; Francis Joseph, served in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 and was interned in Germany during the World War, and whose wife died within 18 miles of her home when being returned after the war, resides in Alsace, France; Rosine, married Francis Joseph Fisher, and is now deceased.

Val Riegel was educated in the public schools of his native land and came to America in 1870 when he was 15 years of age. He first located at St. Louis and in 1872 he came to Moberly, where he engaged in the confectionery and fruit business. About seven years later he opened a dry goods and notion store. He remained in that business until 18^5. He then began the real estate and insurance business and for 35 years he has been successfully engaged in this business. And the Riegel Agency is one of the extensive real estate and insurance agencies in central Missouri. It is the oldest real estate firm in Moberly and the oldest general insurance agency. They buy, sell and exchange real estate and also make loans. They represent some of the largest financial interests in Moberly, including business, manufacturing and residence properties, and they are one of the largest taxpayers in Randolph County. Their insurance department represents the leading insurance companies of the country and includes such companies as the Aetna Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., Atlas of London, Fire Association of Philadelphia, New York Underwriters, Commercial Union of London, Phoenix of London, Orient of Hartford, Conn., Springfield F. and M. of Massachusetts, Hanover Fire Insurance Company of New York and the Sun Insurance Company of London.

Mr. Riegel was married in January, 1879, to Miss Laura Cassatt, of Moberly. She is a daughter of William Cassatt and was born at Dayton, Ohio. William Cassatt and his family settled in Carroll County, Mo., just after the close of the Civil War and spent the remainder of their lives there. Mrs. Cassatt had one brother, David, who served in the Union army during the Civil War, enlisting in an Ohio regiment. He died in Barton County, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Riegel have been born four children as follows: Jerome A., who is associated with his father in business; Ethel Cecil, who resides at home with her parents, and Leo and Leona, twins, the former of whom died in infancy and the latter departed this life July 9, 1913.

Jerome A. Riegel, who is associated with the Riegel Agency, was born and reared in Moberly. He attended the public schools here and was graduated from the Moberly High School in the class of 1900. He then attended Washington University and the Moberly Business College. He was admitted to the bar in 1902, when Judge Hockaday was on the bench. He does the legal business in connection with the Riegel Agency. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Val Riegel has had an extensive business experience and a remarkably successful career. He has not only been successful in a financial way, but by his square dealing has won a reputation for honesty and integrity, "which is a man's best asset.

J. W. Balzer, a successful grocer, located at 111 West Carpenter street, Moberly, Mo., was born in Pike County, 111., Nov. 13, 1885. He is a son of John and Charity (Piper) Balber. John Balzer was a native of Quincy, 111., and spent his life in that state. He died near Barry, 111., in 1898, at the age of 44 years. His widow now resides with her son, J. W. Balzer, of this review. They were the parents of the following children: Lydia, married Harry Tooley, Valley City, 111.; J. W., the subject of this sketch; David, employed in the grocery business with J. W.,; Robert, also with his brother, J. W. ; Cecil, an automobile mechanic, Flint, Mich.

Robert Balzer served in the United States army during the World War. He enlisted Sept. 20, 1917, and was first sent to Camp Taylor, Ky., and from there to Camp Pike, Ark., and then to Camp Dix, N. J., and on Aug. 26, 1918, was sent overseas, landing at Winchester, Eng. From there he was sent to LeMoines, France, with the 348th Ambulance Train. He remained in France ten months, when he was returned to the United States and honorably discharged at Camp Grant, 111., July. 17, 1919. He was married April 9, 1920, to Miss Ruby Young of Davis, Okla., and they reside in Moberly.

David Balzer, another brother, was also a soldier in |the World War. He enlisted June 26, 1918, at Pittsfield, 111., and was immediately sent to Camp Taylor, Ky., where he was attached to the 36th Company, 159th Depot Brigade, for six months. On July 26, he was transferred to field artillery, F. A. C. 0. T. S. He was mustered out of service and honorably discharged Dec. 19, 1918.

J. W. Balzer was reared to manhood at Kinderhook, 111. and attended the public schools there, obtaining" a good common school ec\ucation. He entered the em_ploy of the Wabash Railroad Company as a switchman in 1907 and served in that capacity until 1914, when on April 14, 1914, he met with an injury which resulted in the loss of his right arm. After recovering he purchased the grocery business from Gus Miller, which he has since conducted. He carries a complete line of groceries and has built up an extensive trade and has met with success. By his policy of square dealing, high-class goods and honest representations he has won the confidence of the buying public and he has a large trade.

Mr. Balzer was married Dec. 11, 1906, to Miss Ethel Noble, of Hannibal, Mo. She is a daughter of John and Emma (Traeger) Noble, both of whom are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Balzer have been born one son, Harvey, born Jan. 20, 1908.

Mr. Balzer is a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and is treasurer of that order in Moberly, v^hich has a membership tViere of 299. He is a progressive and public spirited business man and one of Moberly's well-known and substantial citizens.

William Eugene Duffy, a well-known conductor of the Wabash Railroad, who resides at 617 South Clark street, Moberly, is a native of North Carolina. He was born March 12, 1872, in Raleigh, N. C, and is a son of James and Mary (Pope) Duffy. James Duflfy was bom in County Donegal, Ireland, and came to America with his three brothers, Daniel, Cornelius and Patrick. The other brothers located at St. Joseph, Mo., and James Duffy eventually settled at Raleigh, N. C, where he died in 1890, aged 60 years. His wife preceded him in death a number of years, she having died at Raleigh, N. C, in 1876, and their remains are buried there. They were the parents of three sons: James Patrick, .who Hves at Henderson, N. C; Silas Cornelius, Washington, D. C; and William Eugene.

William Eugene Duffy was reared in North Carolina and educated in the public schools. He learned the stone cutter's trade in early life and worked at it for five years. He then entered the employ of the Seaboard Aiiline Railroad Company in the train service and after a time went to Indianapolis, Ind., where he was employed by the Chicago, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company for one year. He then returned to North Carolina, where he remained until 1903, when he came to Moberly, and since that time has been in the employ of the Wabash Railroad and he is now employed as freight conductor between Moberly and Kansas CityrMo.

Mr. Duffy was married July 22, 1909, to Miss Martha Catherine Spellman. She is a daughter of P. E. and Mary Elizabeth (Barnes) Spellman. P. E. Spellman was prominent in the affairs of this section of Missouri. He was the founder of the Clark Exchange Bank of Clark, Mo., and was the president of that institution for 30 years. He was a prominent breeder of Hereford cattle for over 40 years, importing his first registered cow from England. He retired from active business in 1919. Mary Elizabeth Barnes, mother of Mrs. Duffy, was a granddaughter of Rev. James Barnes, who was a prominent pioneer minister in the early days of Boone County, Mo. His brother, Philip Barnes, was the founder of the Barnes Medical College of St. Louis. He gave a $1,000,000 lo this medical college and hospital and lived to see it become one of the great medical institutions of the country. Rev. James Barnes married Mary Elizabeth Burkhart, who was also a member of a prominent pioneer family of Boone County, who came from Kentucky to this state .\t an early day. Mrs. Duffy is one of the following children born to her -oarents: Edward Spellman, of Clark, Mo. ; M. A., also of Clark ; Mrs. William Eugene Duffy, of this review; and Mrs. E. Mayer, of Chicago. To Mr. ai)4 Mrs. Duffy have been born one daughter, Julia Elizabeth Duffy.

Mr. Duffy is a member of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Knights of Columbus. He and Mrs. Duffy have an extensive acquaintance and many friends in Moberly and vicinity.

Thomas Kellock, a prominent contractor and builder of Moberly, who has been successfully engaged in that line of work here for the past 15 years, is a native of Scotland. He was bom in Lanarkshire, Scotland, in December, 1863, and is a son of Thomas and Anna Belle, both natives of Scotland, where they spent their entire lives; the mother died at the age of 55 years and the father died when he was 75 years old. Thomas Kellock was the youngest of the children born to his parents and is the only member of the family now living.

Mr. Kellock was reared tl) manhood in his native land and attended the public schools and Gertshire Academy. In 1883 he came to America and selftled in Minnesota, where he bought land. Later he went to St. Paul, Minn., where he was employed in the construction of the court house there and laid the first stone of that building. After remaining in St. Paul for six years he sold his land in Minnesota and went to Denver, Colo., where he worked at his trade for six years. He then went to Great Falls, Mont., where he was employed for a time and went frcm there to Chicago. In 1894, he came to Moberly and was employed as foreman for James Sandison in the construction of the Wabash railroad and later succeeded Mr. Sandison as foreman for the Wabash Company. About 1905 he began his independent career as a general contractor in brick, stone -and concrete construction and he has been successfully engaged in this line of work in Moberly and vicinity since that time. He has built some important structures in this vicinity, including the Moberly Trust Company building, the North Park School Building and the John C. O'Keefe residence, as well as many other structures. He understands the building business from beginning to end, and has had an extensive experience in bridge building as well as general structural work and ranks as one of the leading building contractors in this section of the state.

Mr. Kellock was married April 17, 1912, in New York City, to Miss Jane Walker, a native of Ayershire, Scotland, where she was reared and educated. Mrs. Kellock is a daughter of James and Mary Cuthbert) Walker, both of whom are now deceased. Her father died in 1875, and her mother departed this life in 1896. Mrs. Kellock was born within six miles of the ^home of Robert Burns, the celebrated Scotch poet. . She has three brothers, one brother, John Walker, of the firm John Walker Company, Limited, furniture manufacturers, Glasgow, Scotland. This is one of the largest firms in Scotland.

Mr. Kellock has a fine modern residence at 216 South Clark street, which he built in 1919. He has traveled extensively in the course of his career and since coming to this country has been in 28 states, and he also visited Cuba. He stands in the front rank in his chosen line of work and is a leading citizen of Moberly and Randolph County.

James Alfred Peebles, a well-known locomotive engineer on the Wabash Railroad, who resides at 203 North Hagood street, Moberly, Mo., is a railroad man of an extensive experience and has been an employee of the Wabash Railroad for the past 11 yelrs. Mr. Peebles was born in Litchfield, 111., Feb. 7, 1871, and is a son of James J. and Susan H. (James) Peebles.

James J. Peebles was a native of Grayson County, Ky., and came to Missouri in 1880. He first located at Moberly, where he was a coach builder in the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company for six 7/ears. He then went to St. Joseph, Mo., where he was employed as master car builder for the St. Joseph Terminal Company until the time of his death in 1909. He was a Union veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in California and was transferred to Boston, Mass, and became a member of the 22nd Regiment, Massachusetts Cavalry. He served with the Army of the Potomac and took part in a number of important battles and skirmishes and during the latter year of the war he was severely wounded by a minie ball passing entirely through his body. His widow now resides in Moberly with her son, James Alfred, of this review. She is a native of Point Pleasant, Mason County, W. Va., and was born in 1847. She is a daughter of Aaron E. and Mary (Amos) James, both also natives of Virginia. James Alfred Peebles is one of three children born to his parents, the others being: Alma, now deceased, and Benjamin, who is in the employ of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and resides at Trenton, Mo.

James A. Peebles was educated in the public schools of Litchfield and Mattoon, 111., and Moberly, Mo., and in 1891 began firing on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad and six years later v/as promoted to engineer and continued in that position until 1902, when he came to Moberly and was engineer on the Wabash Railroad about one year. when he entered the employ of the Rock Island as engineer, making his home in Trenton, Mo. From there he went with the Mexican National Railroad as engineer, with headquarters at San Louis Potozi, Old Mexico, and remained with that company one year when he entered the employ of the Mexican Central Railroad as engineer with iieadquarters at the same place, and remained with them about two years when he went with the Southern Pacific Railroad Company and ran fi?om\ Delero, Tex., to New Orleans, La. He afterwards returned to Old Mex- 'ico and was engineer on the Mexican Central again for a time. He then was engaged in operating a ranch in Southern Missouri and after a time returned to railroading and was employed by the Burlington until 1909, when he entered the employ of the Wabash Company as engineer and has held that position to the present time with his residence in Moberly.

Mr. Peebles was married with Miss Lena L. Thoroughgood of Des Moines, la. She is a daughter of J. E. Thoroughgood, who now resides in Los Angeles, Calif., and/ the mother is deceased and her remains are buried in Des Moines, la.

Mr. Peebles is a Knights Templar Mason and a member of the Mystic Shrine and holds membership in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He is an enterprising citizen of high character and reliability.

Frank J. Epping, who is successfully engaged in the grocery business at 407 Taylor street, Moberly, Mo., is a native of Illinois. He was born in Adams County in 1864. His parents were Gerard . and Anna (Heddinghouse) Epping. Gerard Epping was the son of Henry Epping and was brought to America by his. parents when an infant. They settled in Madison County, 111., where Gerard Epping was reared to manhood. Later he went to St. Louis, and after a time from there to Quincy, 111., where he was married to Anna Heddinghouse. In 1876, he came to Randolph County and was engaged in farming and stock raising in Union township. He died in 1882 and his wife died in Moberly in 1914. They were the parents of the following children : Barney, Moberly, Mo. ; Frank J., the subject of this sketch; -John resides in Moberly, Mo.; Josephine, married W. R. Klein, of Moberly, Mo.; and Cecelia, who is now the widow of Charles E. Reynolds and resides in Moberly, Mo.

Frank J. Epping remained at home with his parents on the farm and attended the public schools until he was 17 years of age. He then entered the employ of J. H. Miller, a grocer, in Moberly and about a year later went to work for the Wabash Railroad Company and was with that company about ten years when he bought a half interest in the Thackston Grocery Store on East Coates street and was identified with that business for three years. Mr. Epping then sold his interest to Mr. Thackston and on account of poor health did not engage actively in any business for six months. He then opened a grocery store on Rollins street. Later he sold out and entered the employ of the Milbank-Scampton Milling Company and for two years was in the ejnploy of that concern. He then built his present store building and engaged in business again and three years later sold the stock, but retained ownership of the building. In 1916, he bought the business back again and since that time has successfully conducted a grocery business there and has a good trade.

In May, 1900, Mr. Epping was united in marriage with Miss Letitia Scott. Her parents were George E. and Elizabeth Scott of St. Joseph, Mo. They are both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Epping have been born six children as follow: Stella, a high school student; Gerard F., also a high school student; William G. ; Emmett B.; Anna Marie and Letitia.

Patrick J; Murphy, one of the large contractors and a well-to-do citizen of Moberly, residing at 827 South Williams street, Moberly, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Brown County, 111., March 14, 1860, the son of Michael and Mary (McQueen) Murphy, the former bom in County Galway and the mother in County Cavin, Ireland, where they were reared and educated. They came to the United States as young people and were married in Dayton, Ohio, and lived there a few years and then moved to Brown County, 111., where Mr. Murphy was engaged in farming and at the same time did a contracting business. The family came to Missouri, locating in Randolph County on a farm in Sugar Creek township in 1882. Subsequently, Mr. Murphy moved to Moberly where he died in 1901 at the age of 68 years. His wife died in 1899, aged 66 years and both are buried in St. Mary's cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: John was drowned at the age of 19 years; Anna, the wife of Edward O'Hara, of Kankakee, 111. ; Patrick, the subject of this sketch; Mary E., the widow of James Boland, of Moberly; Nancy, deceased; Margaret, a trained nurse in Los Angeles, Calif, and Miphael, for years a railroad conductor and now a farmer of Carroll County, Mo. '

Patrick J. Murphy was reared on h\s father's farm in Illinois and received his education in the public schools of that state. Early in life he began as brakeman on the railroad but after a few years became associated with his father in the contracting and building business, a vocation which he followed for 10 years when he accepted a position as superintendent for P. A. Butler, a contractor with headquarters at Lyons, Kans., when that firm was building a roadbed for one of a railroad in that section. Mr. Murphy thoroughly knew the business and in 1890 took his first independent contract for an irrigation ditch near Rocky Ford, Colo. He was thus engaged for three years and made good on the project and then returned to Illinois to take more contracts for railroad grading and for building river levees. In 1902, he came to Moberly and since that time has been engaged in contracting for the Wabash railroad and other railroads in this vicinity. He is recognized as one of the reliable and experienced men in his busness and has all the work he can handle and at the present time has several grading contracts for work on the Wabash system. Mr. Murphy is the owner of a valuable farm of 102 acres in Prairie township.

In 1885, Mr. Murphy married Miss Harriet Barrett, of Brookfleld, Mo., who died in 1911, leaving a daughter, Margaret, who lives with her father. June' 21, 1916, Mr. Murphy married Miss Julia E. Holland a native of St. Louis, the daughter of Jeremiah J. and Ellen (O'Connell) Holland, both deceased. Mr. Holland was one of the first master mechanics to locate in Moberly with the Wabash Railroad and was with that company for 40 years. He died in 1908, his wife having died in 1901. There were five childen in the Holland family besides Mrs. Murphy, all prominent residents of their home cities, though one is located in the Island of Haiti, at St. Marc.

F. M. Holtsinger. The final culmination of a career of broad and varied experiences into a successful specialty is the acme of individual success. This is true in the story of the life of F. M. Holtsinger, of Moberly, prominent auctioneer, who specializes in conducting Duroc Jersey hog sales throughout the United States, and who is also one of ihe leading breeders of Duroc Jersey hogs in this country. Mr. Holtsinger was born in Moberly, March 17, 1884, and is a son of William and Sallie (Hollis) Holtsinger. The mother was a daughter of Judge W. J. HoUis, a prominent lawyer of Kansas City, Mo. She died in 1887 and her I'emains are interred in Oakland Cemetery at Moberly. William Holtsinger now resides in Moberly, making his home with his son, F. M. Holtsinger. F. M. Holtsinger was the only son born to his parents: Pearl, a daughter, died at the age of three years.

F. M. Holtsinger was educated in the public schools at Moberly and attended the high school. He then entered Spaulding's Commercial College at Kansas City, Mo., where he was graduated in the class of 1902. He then entered the employ of Michaels & Hoff Commission Company, at Kansas City, Mo., as bookkeeper and six months later he entered the employ of the Wells Fargo Express Company. He remained with that company nine months, when acting under the advice of his srandfather. Judge Hollis, he entered the Kansas City Law School and three days later, as Mr. Holtsinger says, the judge decided that he was a failure as a lawyer, and sent him to a ranch in north central Kansas and as he had a natural antipathy to exercising behind a plow or trying to keep cattle out or in by insufficient fencing or no fencing at all, he abandoned his agricultural career on the wind-swept plains of Kansas and returned to Moberly. Here he engaged in horse-trading in partnership with Hamp Parish and they followed that business for about a year. Mr. Holtsinger then engaged in the livery business' and for four years conducted a livery barn on North Clark street, Moberly. James A. Rockey was in partnership with him for two years in this venture. While in the livery business Mr. Holtsinger made the circuit of a number of county fairs with two running horses and later owned .3ome trotting horses. On account of failing health he disposed of his livery business by auction and for six months was not engaged in any business. He then engaged in the fuel business and conducted the largest fuel business in the city for a year, having as many as nine delivery wagons in operation. The following year he organized a grading outfit and worked 20 teams. He built the Moberly race tracks and did grading for the Wabash Railroad Company under P. J. Murphy, the original contractor for one year. He also continued the coal and v/ood business in Moberly while doing grading. He then decided to be an auctioneer, which had been his boyhood ambition. He sold his coal business and began buying and selling horses and mules and also took up auctioneering and began conducting country sales. Six months later he made application for a position to Walcott, Beers and Grant of Kansas City for a permanent position as auctioneer, and for one year was employed by them in their Kansas City Horse Market. The World War broke out about that time and the firm with which he was employed was consolidated with Guiton & Herrington and Mr. Holtsinger began buying horses for this firm for the British government. His work took him to Iowa and Nebraska and here he continued to purchase horses until the firm was dissolved. Mr. Holtsinger then began conducting pure bred stock tales and later confined his work to conducting pure bred Duroc Jersey hog sales and he has met with phenomenal success in this line and today is the foremost auctioneer in the United States who specializes in pure bred Duroc Jersey hog sales exclusively. He conducts sales in every part of the United States and the demands for his time in this line are much greater than he can meet.

While Mr. Holtsinger has been conducting Duroc Jersey sales for others throughout the country he has also been breeding pure bred Jersey hogs himself and has developed the largest breeding ranch in the United States, devoted to the breeding of pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs. His breeding ranch consists of 240 acres and is located six miles northeast of Moberly and one-half mile from old Milton, of whichh Mr. Holtsinger also owns about one-half the town site. The Holtsinger ranch is one of the best improved breeding ranches in the country. All the hog buildings are steam heated and electric lighted and watered by a complete water system and every modern fixture and convenience will be found here, even to a sale pavilion. Mr. Holtsinger has about 50O brood animals and the herd is headed by the celebrated Duroc Jersey male, "Greater Orion's Sensation," which is one of the highest jjriced' hogs in the world. Mr. Holtsinger purchased this animal for -$3,500 in September, 1919, and on Feb. 17, 1920, he sold 60 brood sows bred tO' Kim for $60,000 and on the same day refused $30,000 for "Greater Orion's. Sensation."

F. M. Holtsinger was united in marriage in 1902 with Miss Cora Bartee, of Moberly. She is a daughter of John and Mary (Owens) Sartee,, the former of whom now resides in Moberly and the mother is deceased.. To Mr. and Mrs. Holtsinger have been born two children: Loraine and Lawrence.

Mr. Holtsinger is well-knov^^l throughout the entire country and his great success in the pure bred department of animal husbandry has not only placed himself in the front rank in this field of endeavor, but has resulted in placing Randolph County in an important position In the production of pure bred stock.

John W. Thackston, for many years one of the well known and popular merchants of Moberly, was born in Howard County, Mo., June 16, 1866, the son of William and Nancy (Lowery) Thackston. The father was a native of Virginia, where he spent his youth and was educated. He came west at an early day and located in Missouri passing the rest of his life here and died in 186.6, when his son was an infant. Nancy Lowery Thackston survived her husband and lived to be 78 years old, passing away in Audrain County. By a former marriage to a Mr. Jackson she had two children, Ella, the wife of Jack Lafahm, and Grace, who married Christian Parrish, is deceased.

John W. lliackston was reared by his aunt, Mrs. Mary B. Neilson, a sister of his mother, whose husband was a merchant of College Mound, Mo. Mrs. Neilson came to Moberly about 1887 where she reared four of her grandchildren, who have become well known and prominent citizens of their localities. Mr. Thackston spent his boyhood with his aunt and her husband in College Mound, received' his education in the public schools of Kirksville and Columbia and came to Moberly with his aunt when she settled here in 1887. He soon secured a position as tirtekeeper in the foundry of the Wabash shops where he was employed three years then began firing on a switch engine but resigned to accept a position as engineer of the electric light plant of Moberly which he held nine years. During this time Mr. Thackston purchased from L. S. Gaines his grocery business, located at 121 East Coates street. In 1906 H. W. Owen bought an interest in the store and it was then ran under the name of Thackston & Owens until 1919 when Mr. Thackston and his partner sold out to 0. H. Fort who continues the business at the same location though Mr. Thackston still owns the building.

Sept. 6, 1893, Mr. Thackston married Miss Lotie Grimes, the daughter of Washington and Virginia (Terrill) Grimes. Mrs. Thackston was born on the present site of Moberly in 1871; her father died in 1909 and her ton was the fifth of, the six children in the Grimes family. She and her husband have a modern residence at 311 N. Moberly street. Mr. Thackston owns the buildings at 119-121 E. Coates street and with his partner holds the title to the store at 117 E. Coates street as well as realty at 617 and 619 Burkholder street. Mr. Thackston has taken an active part in municipal affairs' and served on the city council two years. He is a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge No. 344, Moberly, Shrine, Commandery, Consistory and the Eastern Star. Mr. and Mrs. Thackston are members of the Christian church.

Wade H. Dunivent, a descendant of a pioneer family of Randolph County who is a prosperous farmer and stockman of Salt Spring township, was born on the place which was entered from the government by his grandfather in that township. He is a son of Edward J. and Pidy (Wisdom) Dunivent and was born Dec. 6, 1877.

Edward J. Dunivent was a native of North Carolina, and came to Randolph County with his parents and here his father entered 40 acres of land which now forms a part of the farm of Wade H. Dunivent. Edward J. Dunivent was a farmer and stock raiser all of his life and was successful in his undertakings and became the owner of 480 acres of land. He served in the Confederate army during the Civil War and while in the service lost his left hand through an accident. He died in 1899. His wife died in 1882 and their remains are buried in the Burk cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: E. B., who lives on the home farm in Salt Spring township; H. P., died at the age of 52 years; Mattie, married Sebestin Molone and is now deceased; F. E., Huntsville and Wade H., the subject of this sketch.

Wade H. Dunivent was educated in the public schools at District No. 46. He bought his first land which consisted of an 80 acre tract from Thomas Todd. This place was entered from the government by Toulman R. B. C. Gorham, June 2, 1836. Later he bought 65 acres of E. B. Burton, 40 acres of the old Dtinivent place and 80 acres from Samuel Gorham. He is now the owner of 285 acres where he is successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising and specializes in Poled Angnas cattle. Mrs. Dunivent raises standard bred Barred Plymouth Rock chickens in which she is very successful.

Mr. Dunivent was married Dec. 30, 1896 to Edna May Minor, a daughter of Josephus and Minerva Frances (Bradley) Minor. Her father died in 1911 at the age of 62 years and is buried in Oliver cemetery, and her mother resides near Huntsville. John Minor, grandfather of Mrs. Dunivent, was a Kentuckian and he is buried in Mt. Salem cemetery. ' Her maternal grandfather, Newton Bradley was also a Kentuckian and an early settler of Randolph County, entering government land here. He lived to the age of 90 years. His wife bore the maiden name of Elizabeth Ann Oliver and they are both buried in the Oliver cemetery. Mrs. Dunivent was one of the following children born to her parents : Anna, married Henry Carrol, of Huntsville ; Thomas N., lives in Oklahoma ; Mrs. Dunivent; Joe Billie, deceased; Lillie, married Marvin Lawrence; Lloyd, lives on the home place and Grace E., married Frank Edwards of Huntsville. To Mr. and Mrs. Dunivent have been born three sons: Herman Hampton; Thurber Newton and Raymond Edward.

Mr. Dunivent is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America at Clifton Hill and the Baptist church. He is a progressive citizen and has made good in his undertakings.

Oscar W. Payton, the capable superintendent of the Randolph County Sanitorium at Huntsville, Mo., is a native of Missouri and a member of one of the pioneer families of this state. He was born in Howard County in 1875 and is a son of W. G. and Sarah P. (Landres) Payton. W. G. Payton was born in Macon County, Mo., May 6, 1845 and he and his wife now make their home with their children. W. G. Payton is a son of Durett Payton who was a native of Madison County, Ky., and came to Howard County, Mo., in the very early pioneer days and spent the remainder of his life in. this state. W. G. and Sarah (Landres) Payton were the parents of the following children: Rosa Lee, married J. N. Foglesong of Keytesville, Mo.; M. P., resides at Morris, Grundy County, 111.; H. D., Clifton Hill, Mo.; Oscar W., the subject of this sketch; Mattie, married Henry Rhodus, now living at Elkhart, Kan. ; and W. G., now living at Bruins, Ark.

Oscar W. Payton was educated in the public schools of Howard County, attending school at the Liberty school house. He began life as a farmer and was engaged in that vocation until he came to Huntsville in 1916. He has lived in the vicinity of Huntsville since 1909 at which time he bought a farm here from J. K. Colvin which contained 53 acres and was formerly owned by William Hadley. It is a well improved place with good buildings and is a productive and valuable farm. In 1916, Mr. Payton moved to Huntsville and engaged in the restaurant business for 15 months. In 1920 he was appointed superintendent of the Randolph County Sanitorium and is conducting this institution in a manner which reflects great credit upon himself as well as the county officials in the way that the unfortunates of the county are cared for. There are now 29 patients in the home and they are well cared for. The sanitorium farm consists of 160 acres, all of which is cultivated under the direction of Superintendent Payton. Mrs. Payton oversees the work about the institution and is capable and efficient in her management. Neatness and cleanliness are conspicuous about the institution and sanitary conditions are kept up to the highest standard under her watchful vigilance.

Mr. Payton was married July 3, 1900 to Miss Anna May Sanders, a native of Brooklyn, N. Y. She is a daughter of Henry and Lena Sanders. The father died in New York in 1880 and the mother afterwards married Harry Hanson and they reside in New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Payton has been born one daughter, Olga Lee, a senior in the Huntsville High School.

Mr. Pa;yton is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a substantial and trustworthy man and well qualified for his position of responsibility.

S. M. Dameron, a well known and successful farmer and stockman of Salt Spring township is a native of Randolph County. He was born near Randolph Springs, May 12, 1868 and is a son of L. G. and Bettie (Bradley) Dameron. Bettie (Bradley) Dameron was a daughter of Samuel Bradley whose wife bore the maiden name of Holman. Samuel Bradley was a pioneer blacksmith of Huntsville and also followed farming; he died in Oklahoma a few years ago at the age of 96 years.

L. G. Dameron was born in Randolph County; his parents were natives of North Carolina and came to Missouri at a very early day and settled near Huntsville where they entered government land and spent the remainder of their lives. L. G. Dameron died in 1914 at the age of 80 years, his wife having preceded him in death. She died in 1876 and their remains are buried in Mt. Airy cemetery. They were the parents of the following children : Mrs. Martha Harland, deceased ; Nolle E., married C. C. Brown of Clifton Hill, Mo. ; R. T., who now lives five miles south of Huntsville; S. M., the subject of this sketch; Esther, died at the age of 21 years; and Annie who married Thomas Minor of Moberly and died in 1910 at the age of 28 years.

S. M. Dg,meron was reared in Randolph County and educated in the district school at the Gill school house. He has practically spent his life in Randolph County with the exception of eight months that he was in Oklahoma. Mr. Dameron was reared on a farm and has made farming and stock raising his principal occupation and has met with success. He purchased his present farm of 40 acres in 1918 from F. C. Adams. It is a part of the old Christian farm and is a well improved place. The residence is a modern four room cottage with electric lights and other modern improvements and the other buildings about the place are of a substantial character. Mr. Dameron carries on general farming and raises Chester White hogs, pure bred Jersey cattle and Buff Orpington chickens.

Mr. Dameron was married Dec. 26, 1894 to Miss Ona L. Newby, a daughter of Nelson and Zynda (Manion) Newby. Mr. Newby died Aug. 28, 1913 and his widow now resides near Clifton Hill. To Mr. and Mrs. Dameron has been born one daughter, Ruth L., who is now a student in the HuntSville High School and one son, Lewis Nelson, who died at the age of 20 years, April 27, 1918 and his remains are buried in the Roanoke cemetery.

Mr. Dameron is a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge at Huntsville. He is a likable gentleman who has an extensive acquaintance and many friends.

Winfield Scott Jones, a retired painter and decorator of Moberly, Mo., who has lived here more than 42 years and has seen the town grow into a city, was born in Delaware County, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1845, the son of Nicholas and Elizabeth (Warner) Jones.

Nicholas Jones was born in Virginia in 1807 and was reared and educated in that state and became a slave owner on a plantation. Later he ' went to Ohio and took up government land in 1834 and was prominent in that locality and served as sheriff of the county four years. He was elected auditor and filled that office four years and then represented his district as senator in the state legislature. He continued to add to his original tract of 80 acres until he became the owner of 300 acres of land which he sold for a large figure in 1863 and 1868 came to Missouri. At that time he bought a 500 acre tract of new land 50 miles west of St. Louis and returned to Ohio to get his family and died there Aug. 3, 1868, before taking possession of his new property. Mrs. Jones was a native of Maryland, born in 1813, was married in 1830 and died at Lockport, 111., Dec. 9, 1883, and was buried beside her husband in the Cole burying ground in Delaware County. There were 14 children in the family of whom the following survive: Nicholas T., of Trenton, Neb.; Winfield Scott, of this review ; and Charles E.', of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.

Winfield Scott Jones was reared in Delaware County, Ohio, received his education in the public schools there and then entered Ohio V/esleyan University but left college to enlist in the Union army in 1864, and served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of the service at Camp Chase, Ohio, Sept. 24, 1865, after having served under General Grant. Soon after this he returned to college and remained a year, studying law, before he engaged in the decorating and painting business. In 1870, Mr. Jones came to Moberly and was actively engaged in business here up to 1918. He was one of the early settlers of the town, his business expanded with the growth of the city and he became one of the well known and prosperous business men due to his ability and care in executing orders.

April 11, 1872, Mr. Jones was married to Miss Helen Frances Livesay, the daughter of James and Sarah Livesay, both deceased. Mrs. Jones died in 1881, leaving three children: Ina G., Daisy P., and Colmer E., all deceased. March 10, 1885, Mr. Jones married Miss Ella Thompson of Moberly, the daughter of Isaac A. and Sarah E. (Haynes) Thompson. Sarah E. was the daughter of Rev. Levi Haynes.

Mr. Jones belongs to the Presbyterian church and is a Republican. He is a man who has taken an active part in the development of Moberly and entered into the civic life of the community. He has served as a member of the city council and was one of the first mail carriers of Moberly when free delivery was first established. Mr. Jones is proud of his five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The following are the grandchildren : Daisy married Ray Ford, San Francisco, Calif. ; Mable F. married Leo Duncan, who is in the medical corps of the United States navy, located at San Francisco, Calif., and who saw service in the World War and was on one of the destroyers which sank a German submarine ; Thomas Winfield Shootman, a sailor on the U. S. S. Santa Cruz ; Sue-Ella Shootman, San Francisco, Calif. ; Ina G. Shootman, San Francisco, Calif. The two great grandchildren are Lois Louise Ford, San Francisco, Calif, and Jean Audrey Duncan, San Francisco, Calif.

Ed L. Milam, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Chariton township, is a native of this county and a descendant of one of the honored pioneer families of this section of the state. He was born on the old Milam homestead in Chariton township, June 8, 1878 and is a son of Joseph and FYances Elizabeth (Summers) Milam.

Joseph Milam was also bom in Chariton township in 1839. He spent his life in this county and was succesfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Chariton township. He was a son of Daniel Milam, a Virginian, who settled in Randolph County at a very early date and entered government land in Chariton township, a part of which is owned by Ed L. Milam, the subject of this sketch.

Joseph Milam served in the Confederate army for four years during the Civil War and his brother, Solomon Milam, was also a soldier in the Confederate service and died from a wound received in battle. Joseph

Milam served two terms as county judge from the western district of Randolph County. He was a capable public official as well as a successful man in his private affairs. At the time of his death he was the owner of 376 acres of land. He died in January, 1918. Frances Ehzabeth (Summers) Milam, wife of Joseph Milam, was born in Salt Spring township in 1848 and was a descendant of very early pioneer settlers of Randolph County. She died in 1915. Joseph Milam and his wife were the parents of the following children : D. H., who resides on the old home place in Chariton township; Allie, married W. H. McLain, Clifton Hill; Ed L., the subject of this sketch and Eva, his twin sister, who is now the wife of R. L. Patton, of Clifton Hill.

Ed L. Milam was reared on a farm and attended school in the Milam school district which received the name from Daniel Milam, his grandfather. He has been engaged in farming and stock raising since early life and has met with success. He carries on general farming and raises stock quite extensively and has a number of registered Jersey cows. He purchased his present place in 1902, which is a well improved and productive farm.

Mr. Milam was married Dec. 31, 1900 to Miss Leetoa Wadsworth, a daughter of J. A. and Jennie (Lamb) Wadsworth who now reside at Huntsville, Mo. They are both natives of St. Clair County, 111., and upon coming to Missouri they first located in Saline County where Mi's. Milam was born June 7, 1882. From Saline County, the Wadsworth family removed to Texas and in 1896 settled in Randolph County. There are four children in the Wadsworth family. The others besides Mrs. Milam are: Elmer, who lives at Darksville; Everett and Allene, at home with their parents. Everett Wadsworth is a veteran of the World War. He entered the service in September, 1917, at Moberly, Mo. and was sent to Camp Funston for training and from there to Camp Kearny, Calif, and then to Camp Merritt. From there he was sent to France with the third division and was a member of a m.achine gun company with the 38th Infantry. He took part in some severe fighting, including the battles of St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forrest. He was discharged Aug. 30, 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Milam have been bom three children : Joe Elmer, James H. and Oleta. Joe and James are students in the Thomas Hill Consolidated High School. They are both members of the Randolph County Pig Club.

John C. Milam, of Chariton township, a veteran of the World War, is one of the progressive and enterprising young farmers and stockmen of Randolph County and is a descendant of a pioneer family of this county. He was born in Chariton township, Aug. 8, 1896 and is a son of Daniel H. and Josephine (Cooper) Milam.

Daniel H. Milam is also a native of Randolph County and was born on the place where he now resides in Chariton township, Aug. 8, 1867. He is a son of Judge Joseph Milam who was a prominent farmer of Randolph County and a Confederate veteran of the Civil War and served two terms as county judge. He was a son of Daniel Milam, a pioneer. Further mention of whom is made in connection with the sketch of Ed L. Milam elsewhere in this volume.

Daniel H. Milam was reared and educated in Chariton township and has made farming and stock raising his life's occupation. He has been the owner of the old Milam homestead which was entered from the government by his grandfather for the past 16 years. He is now the owner of 300 acres of valuable land and is one of the successful farmers and stockmen of Randolph County. He was married in October, 1890, to Miss Josephine Cooper, a daughter of John and Mary Cooper, early settlers of Randolph County. John Cooper is now 83 years old and resides with his daughter, Mrs. Milam. His wife died in 1918. To Daniel H. and Josephine (Cooper) Milam have been born the following children: Joseph H., George L., Ruby May, John C, the subject of this sketch, Frank, Lewis and Benjamin, all now at home.

John C. Milam was reared on the home farm in Chariton township and was educated in the district schools and the high school at Clifton Hill where he was graduated in the class of 1915. He then entered the University of Missouri at Columbia and was a student in that institution during the school year of 1916-17. When the United States entered the World War, he was at Casper, Wy., where he was working with the expectation of returning to the University, after he had acquired sufficient capital, but instead he enlisted on April 25, 1917 in the United States army at Fort Logan, Colo. From there he was sent to El Paso, Texas for training. On Aug. 22, 1917 he was sent to Washington, D. C. and from there overseas, landing at Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 2, 1917 and four days later, arrived in France. He went across as a member of the Second Engineers and on March 9, 1918, he was transferred to the second division and with his command entered the Verdun Sector, March' 12, 1918 to May

14, 1918 and in the engagement at Chateau Thierry from June 31 to July 9. And as Soissons from July 18 to July 20 and was in the Marne offensive from July 20 to Aug. 9 and then in the Marloche Sector and from there to the St. Mihiel drive from Sept. 9th to the 16th and in the Blanc Mont from Sept. 30th to Oct. 9th and in the Argonne-Meuse from Oct. 30th to Nov. 11th, when the armistice was signed. He was then with the Army of Occupation in Germany from Nov. 17, 1918 until July 22, 1919 and Oct. 6, 1919 returned to the United States and was honorably discharged Aug. 18, 1919 after nearly two years and four months of service.

John C. Milam was united in marriage Jan. 8, 1920 with Miss Minnie Garrison, a daughter of Clarence and Mary J. (Swink) Garrison, of Chanute, Kan. Mrs. Milam was bom in Crawford County, Kan. Mr. Milam is a Democrat and as this article is written is a candidate at the primaries for sheriff of Randolph County and whatever may be the outcome, it is certain that he is a worthy aspirant to that office.

Thomas W. Miller, owner and proprietor of "Chula Vista Farm" in Salt Spring township, is a native of Dekalb County, Ind. and was bom July 17, 1852. He is a son of Joseph and Rebecca (Moody) Miller, both natives of Pennsylvania. The Miller family came to Missouri and settled in Nodaway County, near the town of Guilford, shortly after the Civil War in 1865. Here the parents spent the remainder of their lives and are both buried in Nodaway County.

The following children were born to Joseph and Rebecca (Moody) Miller: Benjamin F., died at Guilford, Mo.; William Harvey, who was accidentally killed by falling on a knife; Mary L., widow of John Culver, of Warden, Neb.; John H., lives in Iowa; Mrs. Clara Day, deceased; Josie, deceased; Hannah, married John Whorton and is deceased; Thomas W., the subject of this sketch; Isaac, deceased; George, Maryville, Mo., had three boys in the service during the World War, two of whom were in the army and one in the navy.

Thomas W. Miller was 13 years old when he came to Nodaway County, Mo., with his parents. He was educated in the public schools and in early life learned the carpenter's trade and for 12 years was engaged in contracting and building in Nodaway County. He owned an 80 acre farm in that county which he sold in 1895 and moved to Worth County, Mo., where he bought 85 acres of land and remained there awhile and then moved to Cedar County, where he farmed six years. He also farmed in

Harrison County, Mo. one year before going to Cedar County. He came ' to Kandolph County and bought 160 acres of land on the east fork of the Chariton creek. He sold that place in 1919 and bought his present place of 15 acres which is known as the "Chula Vista Farm." This place is favorably located on the state highway between Moberly and Huntsville. It is well improved with a comfortable residence and good substantial farm buildings.

Thomas W. Miller was married in 1886 to Miss Carrie E. Wilson, a daughter of Quinton and Sarah (Graves) Wilson of Nodaway County, Mo. The father was a native of Indiana and the mother of Tennesset!. They are both now deceased. Lewis Wilson, a brother of Mrs. Miller had three sons in the World War, two of whom served in France. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been born four children : Florence, at home : Dale L., Nodaway County, Mo.; Trueman W. served in the 88th division during the World War and was in the army over a year. He is now in Minnesota and Ivan V., who is engaged in fai-ming in South Dakota.

Mr. Miller is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Huntsville Lodge No. 30. He has been a member of the Masonic lodge for 46 years, having been made a Mason in the Guilford Missouri Lodge No. 474 in 1874. He is a progressive citizen and stands high in Randolph County.

James R. Eubank, a well known farmer and stock man of Silver Creek township is a native of Kentucky, although he has spent most of his life in Missouri, coming here with his parents when he was about ten years old. Mr. Eubank was born in Clark County, Ky., Oct. 2, 1857 and is a son of Stephen B. and Lucy (Wright) Eubank, both natives of Kentucky. The Eubank family came to Missouri in 1867 and settled in Boone County and later removed to Howard County where the father died in 1887. He was born June 24, 1813. His wife was about 10 years his junior. She died in 1872, aged 52 years.

James R. Eubank was reared on a farm in Howard County and attended the district school. In early life he began working for farmers in his home locality by the day and his first work away from home was splitting rails, for which he received 50 cents per hundred and he worked many a day for 50 cents. Out of the first money which he earned he paid 50 cents to join the Good Templars. After working as a farm laborer for a time, in Howard County, he rented land there until 1882. He then came to Randolph County and rented land south of Clifton Hill and operated rented land for some time in that vicinity and later bought 80 acres which he operated for eight years. He then sold out and rented his present place for two years when he bought it. He owns a valuable farm of 240 acres and in addition to general farming, he raises cattle quite extensively, specializing in Herefords. He also raises Poland China hogs.

Dec. 21, 1880, James R. Eubank was married to Miss Lucy M. Whit* She is a native of Howard County and a daughter of David W. and Bethann (Bush) White, natives of Kentucky and early settlers in Howard County. David White was a soldier in the Confederate army.

To Mr. and Mrs. Eubank have been bom the following children: Elma C, deceased; Porter B., a sketch of whom appears in this volum£; Thomas B., Silver Creek township; David S., Huntsville, Mo.; Alva M., Kansas City, Mo.; Terose, married W. Batterton of Howard County; Ruth, at home ; Otto, deceased and Ambro R. at home.

Alva M. Eubank enlisted in the United States army Sept. 7, 1917 and became a member of Company A, Machine Gun Battalion, 135th Division. He was on the front line of the trenches and experienced considerable hard fighting. Sept. 15, 1918, he began a course in a replacement school in France and was commissioned second lieutenant and was discharged with that rank in March, 1919 and arrived home April 10, 1919.

P. B. Eubank, proprietor of Sweet Springs Stock Farm in Silver Creek township, is one of the successful breeders of Randolph County. "Sweet Springs Stock Farm" is the home of Hereford Cattle and Poland China hogs. For the past four years, Mr. Eubank has specialized in breeding Hereford cattle and his herd averages about 50 head. His herd leader is "Senator, the Second," No. 831941, which is one of the best bulls in Randolph County and is from the H. S. Ferguson herd of Kansas City, Mo. and is of the "Anxiety, the Fourth" strain. Mr. Eubank has been a breeder of Poland China hogs since 1908 and usually keeps on hand from 50 to 100 head of hogs, all of which are eligible to registration. He finds ready market at private sales for both his Hereford cattle and hogs.

P. B. Eubank is a native of Randolph County. He was born four miles north of Clifton, Aug. 19, 1883 and is a son of J. R. and Lucy M. (White) Eubank. The Eubank family came from Howard County to

On June 20, 1906, P. B. Eubank was united in marriage with Miss Kathryn C. Bagby. She was born on the farm where she now resides and is a daughter of J. H. and Hennrietta (Ferguson) Bagby. Hennrietta (Ferguson) Bagby, mother of Mrs. Eubank, was also born on what is now "Sweet Springs Stock Farm", Aug. 2, 1839. She is a daughter of William I. and Mary (Davis) Ferguson. William I. Ferguson was born in Albemarle County, Va., in 1808 and came to Missouri in 1838. He was married here to Mary Davis, and spent the remainder of his life here. He died in 1890 and is buried on the home farm near Roanoke, Mo. His wife died in 1906 and is buried in the same place. She was a native of Randolph County, bom here in 1821 and was a member of one of the first pioneer families of this section. William I. and Mary (Davis) Ferguson were the parents of the following children: Henrietta, widow of James H. Bagby and lives on the "Sweet Spring Stock Fa|rm", now owned by P. B. Eubank; Mrs. Mary Callahan, deceased; James H., deceased and Mrs. William H. Fray, lives near Yates, Mo.

James H. Bagby and Hennrietta Ferguson were married in 1857. Mr. Bagby was born in Randolph County, Sept. 10, 1834 and died Dec. 25, 1905 and is buried in the Huntsville cemetery. He was a son of William and Virginia (Harrison) Bagby, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Virginia. They both came to Randolph County and spent their lives here. James H. Bagby settled on what is now "Sweet Springs Stock Farm" Jan. 14, 1858 and made considerable improvements in the place which now consists of 298 acres of valuable land much of which lies in Sweet Spring bottom. Mrs. Henrietta (Ferguson) Bagby was born on this place and has spent her life here and recently celebrated her 80th birthday which was made an occasion by her many friends and relatives to be, long remembered and which shows the esteem in which this venerable pioneer woman of Randolph County is held. She has five great grandchildren and nine great, great grandchildren and all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were present at the surprise party given her except Howard Lensley, who is a member of the 7th Cavalry, United States army and was with his regiment at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Peter Stautermann, now deceased, was for many years prominently identified with the development of Randolph County. He was born at Quincy, Adams County, 111., Feb. 22, 1851 and died in Randolph County, March 19, 1918 and his remains are buried in New Hope cemetery.

Peter Stauterman was reared to manhood in Illinois and in 1876 came to Missouri with his brother, Jacob Stautermann. They first settled in Audrain County where they engaged in farming and where Jacob, still resides. He is the owner of two hundred acres of land in that county. The Stautermann brothers, Jacob and Peter, cleared 40 acres of timber land near New Hope, Prairie township, Randolph County. In 1886 Peter Stautermann came to Randolph County and settled in Sugar Creek township on the place where the family now resides. Here he bought 2G0 acres of the Miller brothers, where he was successfully engaged in farming until the time of his death. He prospered and added to his original purchase until he owned 340 acres.

On Jan. 28, 1886, Peter Stautermann was united in marriage with Miss Rosa Stautermann who was also a native of Adams County, 111. She was a daughter of Peter and Caroline (Veihl) Stautermann. After their marriage they settled on the Stautermann place in Suear Creek township. Their first home was a log cabin of four rooms, one and onehalf stories high. The house was finished with walnut lumber and one of the rooms had a floor of walnut. The old building is still standing and is now used as a tool house and granary. In 1893 Mr. Stautermann built a new seven room residence which has been remodeled.

To Peter and Rosa Stautermann were born the following children: Eda Beukh, who has been a teacher for thirteen years and is now superintendent of the Consolidated School at Renick, Mo.; Frona married Elmer Wirt Standard, Alberta, Canada; Georgia, a teacher in the Roberts Consolidated School District and has been a teacher for nine years; Pauline was a teacher for two years and is now the wife of Benjamin Berry of Hallville, Mo.; Carl, who for the past nine years has operated the home place; Esther was a teacher for three years near Rochport, Mo. and March 18, 1920 was married to Dwight Michaels of Moberly, Mo.; and Ethel married Ray Clark and lives in Washington, D. C. Mr. Clark is in the medical department of the United States army and his wife holds a position in the vocational {raining of former service men. The Stautermann children are all well educated and have all attended the State Teachers College at Kirksville, Mo.

Carl Stautermann, who operates the home place, after completing the high school course and attending the State Teachers College at Kirksville took a course in the Gem City Business College at Quincy, 111. He is one of the successful farmers and stockmen of Randolph County. The Stauterman place is well adapted to general farming and stock raising and is well equipped with good bams and other farm buildings. The place is well supplied with good pure water and is an ideal farm. Mrs. Stauterman is one of the successful poultry raisers of this section, being a breeder of standard bred Barred Plymouth Rock chickens and usually keeps between 200 and 30O.

The Stautermann family is one of the representative families of Randolph County and Carl Stautermann is a young man of the progressive type who is ably succeeding his capable father.

S. L. Haley, a successful farmer and dairyman of Salt Spring township, is a native of Missouri and is a descendant of pioneer families of this state. He was bom in Macon County, Sept. 25, 1854 and is a son of H. C. and Sarah B. (Rutherford) Haley. The father now lives in Salt Spring township on the farm where he has resided for over 40 years. The mother died in November, 1918 and is buried at Huntsville. James Haley, grandfather of S. L. Haley, was a Kentuckian and came to Missouri at a very early day with his father and they settled in what is now Macon County.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Frances Rutherford, grandmother of S. L. Haley, who now resides with, him, was bom in Boone County, Mo., in 1838. She was a daughter of Hardin and Lucinda B. (Reynolds) Dooley. He was a saddler and came to Huntsville in 1838. Later he moved to Adair County. His wife died in the Salen neighborhood at the age of 92 years and is buried in the Oliver cemetery. When the family came to Huntsville in 1838, it was a mere settlement and William Gogins, great grandfather of S. L. Haley on his father's side operated a grist mill here with horse power. He gave ten of the original 40 acres of the town site of Huntsville. The other 30 acres were donated by Nathan Hunt, Daniel Hunt and another man who gave ten acres. The town took its name from the Hunts. Mrs. Rutherford who is mentioned above, is the grandmother

S. L. Haley owns a valuable farm of 110 acres in Salt Spring township where he carries on general farming and dairying. He has a splendid herd of pure bred Jersey cows and is a successful dairyman. He also raises Chester White hogs.

S. L. Haley was married Dec. 14, 1890 to Miss Annie Oliver. She is a daughter of W. S. and Martha (Christian) Oliver, both of whom are now deceased. They were both bom and reared in Silver Creek township and were descendants of pioneer settlers of that section. W. S. Oliver died at the age of 68 years in 1908 and his wife died at the age of 64 years in April, 1916 and their -remains are buried in the Oliver cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Haley has been born one daughter, Odonna, who married Ernest Shepherd of Moberly, Mo. and they have two children, S. L., Jr., aged eight years and Oliver Clay, four years old.

Mr. Haley is an enterprising citizen and is representative of the successful type of men. He is a member of the Gill Farm Club of Randolph County.

Calvin T. Morrissy, the well known and capable postmaster of Clifton Hill, Mo., is a native son of Randolph County. He was bom one-half mile west of Clifton Hill, June 6, 1896 and is a son of James T. and Anna E. (Rucker) Morrissy who now reside in Chariton County, three and onehalf miles southwest of Clifton Hill.

James T. Morrissy is a son of James Morrissy who was born in County Clare. Ireland, Aug. 13, 1829. He came to America in 1846 and settled in Randolph County, Mo., in 1850. He bought 160 acres of land one and one-half miles west of Cliffton Hill, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising during the remainder of his Hfe. He died Jan. 20, 1870 and his remains are buried on the old home place where he lived. His wife was a native of Caswell County, N. C. and they were married in Chariton County.

James T. Morrissy has been engaged in farming and stock raising since early manhood. He married Anna E. Rucker, a daughter of Joseph E. and Eliza (Robertson) Rucker, early pioneers in this section of Missouri. They first settled in Howard County and later moved to Chariton County where they spent the remainder of their lives and are now buried at Salisbury. To James T. Morrissy and wife were born the following children: Calvin T., the subject of this sketch; James F., on the home place; Uredice S., a teacher in the Clifton Hill public schools; Helen G., also a teacher in the pubhc schools in Randolph County; and Thomas C. resides at home with his parents.

James T. Morrissy was one of the following children bom to his parents: Mrs. Mary S. O'Conner, of Clifton Hill; Uredice E., deceased and James T. James T. Morrissy was educated in the public schools of Chariton County and with the exception of six years in Kansas City, has spent his life in Randolph and Chariton Counties.

Calvin T. Morrissy was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools of Clifton Hill. During the World War, he enlisted in the United States navy at St. Louis, Mo., Aug. 30, 1918. From St. Louis, he v/as sent to San Francisco, Calif, and assigned to the Quarter Master Department of the United States navy at Goat Island, where he remained until June 25, 1919, when he was mustered out of service and honorably discharged.

March 24, 1915, Calvin T. Morrissy was united in marriage with Miss Edna Lee Tullison, a daughter of Allen 0. and Bell (Henderson) Tullison of Salisbury, Mo., both natives of Chariton County, where Mrs. Morrissy was also born. To Mr. and Mrs. Morrissy have been born two children: Anna Bell and Willard Eugene. Mr. Morrissy is a Democrat and a progressive and public spirited young man.

A. G. Lea, a well known and extensive stock buyer of Clifton Hill who is also the owner of a well improved and valuable farm of 280 acres was born in cliffton township, about one and one-half miles northeast of his present home. May 8, 1870. He is a son of J. M. and Sarah F. Lea, both of whom are now deceased. J. M. Lea was born in North Carolina, in 1883 and in 1837 was brought to Missouri by his parents who settled in Randolph County and spent the remainder of their lives here. J. M. Lea was a farmer and stockman all of his life. He bought a farm near Clifton which he improved and spent his life there. He died in 1907. His wife was bom in Randolph County in 1840 and was a daughter of pioneer parents of this county. She died in 1914 and she and her husband's remains are buried in the Clifton Hill cemetery. They were the parents, of the following children: E. D., cashier of the Clifton Hill Bank; Carrie, married C. V. Lambeth, Clifton Hill; Eva, married E. T. Stark, Kansas City, Mo.; Mamie, married Noble Gunn, Tyrone, Okla. ; Jennie M., died at the age of two years ; Fannie, married W. L. Baker and she is now deceased and A. G., the subject of this sketch.

A. G. Lea was reared on a farm and received his education in the district schools and. the public schools of Clifton Hill. He began life as a farmer and stock man and has had a successful career. He is the owner of a splendid farm of 280 acres which is well improved with a good farm residence and two good substantial barns. During recent years, he has rented his farm out and practically devoted his entire attention to buying and shipping stock and does an extensive business in that line. During the year of 1919, he shipped about 100 carloads of cattle, hogs and sheep to the market. Considering the price of live stock, that volume of business involved the handling of an enormous amount of capital.

Mr. Lea was married in 1902 to Miss Lillian A. Pollard, a daughter of J. W. and Eliza (Winn) Pollard, of Chariton County. Eliza Winn was a daughter of Hampton Winn, a pioneer of Salisbury, Mo. He and his wife are both deceased and their remains are buried in the Roanoke cemetery. Mrs. Lea is one of the following children bom to her parents: E. J. Pollard, Isabelle, S. D. ; M. H. Pollard, of the same place; Lillian, wife of A. G. Lea of this review ; Katy, married Duke Monyhan, Sturgeon, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Lea have been born two daughters: Maurine A., and Mary Frances, both students in the Clifton High School.

Mr. Lea is a progressive business man and through his activities in the live stock business, has made Clifton Hill the banner live stock shipping point of Randolph County.

W. T. Reed, of Clifton Hill, is a native of Randolph County and a descendant of early pioneers of this section. Mr. Reed was born near Huntsville, Mo., May 3, 1850. He is a son of Henry and Elizabeth (Owen) Reed, both members of pioneer families of Randolph County.

Henry Reed was also born near Huntsville about 1830 when this section of the country was properly considered on the frontier border and Indians were still numerous in this vicinity. His father was a native of Ireland and one of the fir^t settlers in Randolph County. He died just south of Huntsville and his remains were buried on the old homestead. Henry Reed went to Colorado some years before his death and after spending eight years there returned to Missouri on a visit and died at Sedalia, Mo., while on his way back to Colorado and his remains were buried at Sedalia. His wife died in 1850 and her remains are buried on the old home place near Huntsville. They were the parents of the following children : John, died at the age of 45 years ; Mary married Samuel Alderson and died in Grundy County, Mo.; Martha married Levi Beckley

W. T. Reed was reared near Huntsville and attended the Ohver district school which was held in one of the pioneer log "school houses of the early days. The building was of the primitive type, and Mr. Reed recalls among his early teachers Henry Jackson and Becky Jones, who were among the pioneer teachers of Randolph County. Mr. Reed began farming in early life and was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising until 1919 when he sold his place in September of that year, and for three months lived in Huntsville. On March 3, 1920, he removed to Clifton Hill where he bought the George Morris property where he now resides.

W. T. Reed was married Nov. 10, 1871 to Mary J. Tillerson, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Kitchen) Tillerson. Mrs. Reed was bom four miles southwest of Clifton Hill, May 1, 1850. Her parents were pioneer settlers in this section of Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Reed has been born one son, Michael Reed, who is now a motor mechanic at Columbia, Mo. He married Leora Buchanan of Clifton township and they have six children as follows: Otis, married Willy Martin and they live at New Franklin, Mo., where he is a motor mechanic ; Russell, further mention of whom is made below; Louie, Bertha, Clarence and Beulah.

Russell Reed, above mentioned, is a veteran of the World War. He enlisted at Columbia and was first sent to Nevada with the Missouri troops and after a period of training there and elsewhere was sent to France with his command and took part in some of the most severe fighting in France, including the battle of Argonne Forest and others. He spent about two years in the service and now resides at Columbia, Mo.

Roman H. Malone, a well known farmer and stockman of Salt Spring township, is a native of this township and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Randolph County. He is a son of Judge A. M. and Betsey (Bradley) Malone, and was born in Salt Spring township April 8, 1870. Judge A. M. Malone was a native of North Carolina, born Nov. 17, 1822 and was a son of Thomas Malone. Thomas Malone was a native of North Carolina and came to Randolph County with his family in 1827. He entered 160 acres of land in Silver Creek township and spent the remainder of his life there. His remains are buried in Smith cemetery.

Judge A. M. Malone was about five years old when he came to Randolph County with his parents. He was reared and educated in this county and during his active career was engaged in farming and stock raising in Salt Spring township. He took a prominent part in local afTairs and was elected judge of the county court. He died during his term of office, Aug. 24, 1892. Betsey (Bradley) Malone was a daughter of Squire Bradley, a native of Kentucky and an early settler in Salt Spring township She was born June 5, 1827 and died June 18, 1901 and her remains are buried in Smith cemetery.

To Judge A. M. and Betsey (Bradley) Malone were born the following children: Louis G., died at the age of 60 years; Mrs. Cordelia Jane Bradley, died at the age of 30 years; Martha Susan, married B. L. Cockrell, Huntsville, Mo.; George' Mitchell, Kirksville, Mo.; Katy May, widow of William Thomas, Stansbury, Mo. ; Liensetta, deceased ; Alexander, deceased; Sebastin Cabot, deceased; Squire Boone, deceased; Alonzo, Muskogee, Okla. ; Homan H., the subject of this sketch and Yewel Ford, lives in Howard County, Mo.

Homan H. Malone was reared in Randolph County and attended the Gill district school and with the exception of two years spent in Howard County and two years in Montana, he has lived in Randolph County all his life. He bought his present place which is located two and one-half miles southwest of Huntsville in 1894. The place contains 96 acres and G. T. Burton was the former owner. This land was entered from the government by William Richardson, July 30, 1828. Mr. Malone has improved the place and has a good comfortable farm residence and suitable barns and other buildings. 26 acres of his farm is under blue grass. He raises stock and carries on general farming and is meeting with success.

Mr. Malone was married Dec. 25, 1892 to Zettie Ellis, who died in 1897, leaving one child who is now Mrs. Clara Williams, of Salisbury, Mo. Mr. Malone was married the second time March 30', 1904 to Miss Myrtle Cubbage, of Yates, Mo. She is a daughter of Henry and Clara (Higdon) Cubbage, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Malone have been born two sons, Ellis B., deceased, and Waldo Emerson, bom July 7, 1907.

Mrs. Malone is one of the successful poultry breeders of Randolph County and is making a distinct success in that field of endeavor. She raises pure bred Brown Leghorns, pure bred White Leghorns and Barred Plymouth Rock chickens and also Bronze turkeys and has met with remarkable success. Her champion gobbler weighed 33 pounds.

Sippel Brothers. - This enterprising and progressive firm which conducts a garage and blacksmith shop at Thomas Hill, Mo., is composed of Emil F. and Charles W. Sippel. The Sippel Brothers began business here with their father, Adolph Sippel in 1894 and he is now living retired at Thomas Hill and his sons continue the business.

Adolph Sippel is a native of Germany and came to America when he was 17 years old and first located at Harrisburg, Pa. In 1881 he came to Macon, Mo. and remained there until 1894. He then came to Thomas Hill, Randolph County, where he engaged in blacksmithing, a trade which he had learned when a young man and followed all his life. He remained in business at Thomas Hill until 1915 when he retired and has since lived at Thomas Hill.

Adolph Sippel was married to Emily Shultess, a native of Switzerland who came to America when she was 18 years old and settled at Macon, Mo., where she was married to Mr. Sippel. She is now 73 years old and Mr. Sippel is one year her senior. To Adolph Sippel and wife have been bom the following children : John, who was accidentally killed on the railroad at Bevier, Mo., where he was foreman of a mine shop; Lizzie, married Charles R. Fowler, of Atchison, Kan. ; Adolph, died at the age of 16 years; Emil F. and Charles W., the last two names composing the firm of Sippel Brothers.

Emil F. Sippel was bom in Pennsylvania, Oct. 27, 1880. He received his education in the public schools and on June 25, 1900 he was married to Agnes Scott, a daughter of J. N. and Ella Scott. J. M. Scott died at Portland, Oregon and his remains were sent back to Belleville, 111., for interment. His widow now resides at Moberly, Mo. To Emil F. Sippel and wife have been born three children as follows: Edward, Hazel and Howard, all attending school at Thomas Hill.

Charles W. Sippel was bom at Macon, Mo., Sept. 14, 1883. He was married July 30, 1905 to Miss Minnie Bunnell, a daughter of Thomas Bunnell and to this union have been bom three children: Gladys, Russell and Ralph, all students in the Thomas Hill school.

Emil P. and Charles B. Sippel have operated in partnership since 1894. In 1919 they built a new shop which is constructed of tile blocks and is 40x40 feet in dimensions. Here they, have all kinds of modem machinery and devices for automobile repair work as well as general

The Sippel Brothers are both expert mechanics, having learned the trade under their father and have worked at blacksmithing and machine work all their lives. They are reliable business men and have won the confidence of the public, both for their honesty and integrity and their skill and ingenuity as mechanics. They are both members of the Masonic Lodge at Clifton Hill and belong to the Modern Woodmen of America at Thomas Hill.

Julius Dunn, an honored pioneer settler of Randolph County Mo., bears the unusual distinction of having served in both the Mexican and Civil Wars and he is one of the few surviving veterans of that early day conflict with the Mexican government. He was born in Boone County, Mo., Aug. 5, 1829 and is a son of William H. and Phoebe Dunn, both natives of Kentucky.

William H. Dunn came to this unsettled region in 1800 and was one of the very first white settlers in what is now the state of Missouri. When the Mexican War broke out, he was commissioned captain and was engaged in mustering soldiers into the service.

Julius Dunn was reared amidst the pioneer surroundings of frontier life and his early life was spent not unlike that of the average frontiersman and farmer of his time. ^Vhen the Mexican War broke out and he enlisted in Boone County, Mo. and was detailed as a teamster, serving about one year. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Union army at Huntsville and after a period of service of over two and one-half years, he was mustered out and honorably discharged.

In 1852, Julius Dunn located on Government land six miles east of where the city of Moberly now stands and was required to' go to Palmyra, Mo., where the nearest government land office was located, to enter his claim. There were very few settlers in this section at that time and he was the first man to settle on the prairies in the vicinity of where Moberly now stands. The first log cabin which he erected on his place is still standing and is used as the kitchen of the present Dunn farm residence and many memories of pioneer days cluster about this historic old building which has been this veteran pioneer's residence for 68 years. Mr. Dunn has added to his original holdings from time to time until he has acquired 360 acres of valuable land which he improved and brought under a high state of cultivation. He has disposed of 120 acres but still owns

240 acres of rich productive farm land where, for these many years he has been successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising. He has heen engaged in mixed farming which he has found to be the safest and most profitable plan. His place is well slocked with horses, cattle, hogs and sheep and he also keeps a large number of chickens with profit.

Mr. Dunn was united in marriage in January, 1853 with Miss Sarah Turner who died in 1913 at. the advanced age of 80 years. They were the parents of four children as follows: John, Cairo, Mo.; Bessie, married Robert Fountain, of Centralia, Mo. ; and Ebley and Mary, deceased.

Mr. Dunn, although in his 91st year, is still active in body and mind and is one of the remarkably well preserved men of his age and experience to be found. He recalls with some merriment, that his mother punished him for using tobacco when he was a small boy and at the same time severely reprimanded him and impressed upon him that the use of tobacco was very injurious. He was not a bad boy, as boys go generally, however he has continued the use of tobacco all these years and still enjoys it as much as ever; and in these latter years he is rather inclined to think that his mother, although honest in her conviction, might have been slightly mistaken as to the immediate fatal effect of the mild, although persisfent use of tobacco. It is too early to render final judgment as to the fatal effect of the "weed". However, time will tell. Mr. Dunn is still active in the management of his farming operations and is one of the prosperous and substantial farmers of Randolph County.

Thomas McGinnis, now deceased, was for many years successfully identified with the interests of Randolph County and was one of its leading farmers and stockmen and a man who contributed his part to the upbuilding and development of Randolph County. He was a native of Ireland and came to America with his father, Thomas McGinnis, Sr., in 1846. They settled on a farm near Yates which is now known as the Pitts Farm. Thomas McGinnis settled on the farm where the family now reside, in 1876 and here spent his life successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. During the Civil War, he was a member of the state militia. He was an upright and honorable citizen and successful in his undertakings.

Thomas McGinnis was married Nov. 19, 1876 to Miss Mary M. Tompkins and to this union were born two sons, T. T., born March 26, 1879 and J. J., born March 3, 1881. The McGinnis brothers now operate the home farm which is known as "The McGinnis Stock Farm", and is located in Salt Spring township five miles south of Huntsville. It is one of the valuable farms of Randolph County and consists of 432 acres, much of which is under blue grass and here the McGinnis brothers are successfully engaged in raising cattle, horses, mules, sheep and hogs in addition to general farming. They are extensive producers of hay. The father, Thomas McGinnis, died Jan. 5, 1909 and since that time the mother and the sons have continued on the home place and she now resides with her son, T. T., being his housekeeper.

Both T. T. and J. J. McGinnis are members of the Masonic Lodge at Huntsville and T. T. is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at Moberly. They are" progressive citizens and are meeting with success in their undertakings.

Dawkins Brothers. - The Dawkins brothers are among the- progressive and successful farmers of Randolph County and descendants of one of the early pioneer families of this section of Missouri. William J., Levi H. and Levin Showard Dawkins are all native sons of Randolph County and were bom in Salt Spring township on the place where they now reside and which they operate in partnership. This place was entered from the government by Levi Dawkins, grandfather of the Dawkins Brothers in 1838. He was born near New Castle, Henry County, Ky. and came to Missouri in 1838. After entering land in Salt Spring township he spent his life here engaged in farming and stock raising and became one of the successful and prosperous pioneer citizens of this county and at the time of his death in 1874 he was the owner of 640 acres of land. His remains are buried in the cemetery at Higbee, Mo. Levi Dawkins, upon settling in Salt Spring township, built a log cabin and the present Dawkins residence now stands on the foundation which was built at that time. He was promient in the early day affairs of Randolph County and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

The Dawkins Brothers are sons of Levin S. Dawkins and Isabella (Pogue) Dawkins, the former a native of Henry County, Ky., and the latter of Jessamine County, Ky., both now deceased. The father died in 1905 and the mother in 1915 and they are buried in the Higbee cemetery. Levin Dawkins was a farmer and stockman and also worked at building some. He and his brother, George Dawkins built the first brick building in Moberly, Mo. and the Dawkins Brothers now have in their possession, a trowel which was used in the work. To Levin S. and Isabella (Pogue) Dawkins were born the following children: William J., of this sketch; Mary Ella, W. B. Jackson and Levi H. and Levin, twins, whose names also introduce this sketch.