Saline County, Missouri - Biographical sketches, 1910 (part 16 of 17)

Thomas Jefferson Taylor

In scanning- the list of Saline county's leading agriculturists, stock men and, representative citizens, one finds the name of Thomas Jefferson Tavlor well up toward the top of the list. However, he has not long honored this locality with his presence, having come to Grand Pass township, where his fine landed estate is located, about ten years ago. In Lafayette county, Missouri, his birth occurred, February 17, 1864. He is the son of Uriah and Eliza (Kirk) Taylor, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Greene county, Missouri. The father came to Lafayette county. ^Missouri, in an early day and there married, by which union three children were born, namely: Columbus, who lives in Odessa, Missouri; Virginia is deceased; Hildra resides in Kansas City, Missouri. The parents of Thomas Jefferson Taylor married in Greene county, Missouri, and some time thereafter moved to Lafayette county, this state, and in 1866 moved to Johnson countv, Missouri, where they spent the remainder of their lives on a farm, the father dving in 1888, and the mother passing away when he was quite young. They were highly respected and had hosts of friends wherever they were known. To them ten children were born, namely: Almeda is the wife of Edward Chrisman; William J. lives near Blackburn in Saline county; Joshua, who married Lizzie Quails, is deceased; Lydia is the wife of Lewis Wilson: Lucy, now deceased, was the wife of Addison Smoot; Thomas Jefferson, of this review ; Emma is the wife of Amos Webb ; Charles lives in Blackburn, Missouri, and he married Dora Quails ; John died in infancy, as did also James.

LTriah Taylor, father of these children, married a third time, his last wife being Juda M. Taylor, who died without issue. The parents of the above named children were members of the Baptist church, and the father was a Democrat and at one time a member of the Grange lodge.

Thomas J. Taylor, of this review, was only two years of age when his parents moved from Lafayette county, Missouri, to Johnson countv, this state. He remained at home working on the farm until he reached maturitv, and received a meager education in the common schools; however, he has since become well informed by general reading. In about 1886 he began workiii.i;- out l)v the month, later married and rented a farm and thereby got a uood start. l)ut he lost everything- in a cyclone in 1898. Nothing daunted, he hegan all over again and was soon on his feet. In 1899 l^e came with his faniilv to Saline county, Missouri. When he unloaded his effects at the station at Grand Pass, he had about seventeen dollars' worth of household goods and nine dollars in money. The future was dark, but he is not made of the material that bends easily and gives up under ill-starred circumstances, and he began working by the month on a farm, and the following summer he rented a small farm near Grand Pass, where he engaged in gardening for a period of two years, then moved to his present tine farm of three hundred and seventy acres, which is the old Palmer farm, which is a splendid, picturesque old estate, on which stands a commodious and attractive old brick and frame house, which was built before the Civil war, and w^as one of the tirst brick and frame houses built in this section of Missouri, the bricks used in its construction being burned on the farm and the timber in its frame work was seasoned thirty years before it w^as used. This is one of the finest farms in the county. Although it was first cultivated many years ago, it has been so well managed that the soil has retained its original fertility, and it is under a high state of cultivation and improvement. Mr. Taylor is an extensive cattle feeder, fattening several hundred head for the market annually, also raising large numbers of hogs which he prepares for market; he also buys large numbers of young mules and colts, which he raises for the market, being an excellent judge of live stock and understanding all the "ins and outs" of feeding, and the proper care of them. He is deserving of a great deal of credit for the large success that has attended his efforts during the past ten years, for he has done it all himself, having received help from no one; he has made money fast and is now farming several hundred acres of land besides his own and he keeps at all times a large number of hands employed. He is a man of keen foresight and rarely makes a inistake in forecasting markets and ascertaining the outcome of present transactions.

Mr. Taylor was married in 1885 to Sallie Markham, who was born in Johnson county. Missouri, the daughter of Columbus and Elizabeth Markham, natives of Kentucky, but who caine in an early day to Missouri, making the trip overland in wagons ; they are now both deceased, but are remembered as excellent people.

Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, namely : George, Frank. Hugh, Belle, Herbert, and one died unnamed. These children have received careful attention as to their education and general culture.

Pass, Mr. Taylor being the collector in the local congregation, and he is a liberal supporter of the church. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being chaplain and first conductor of the local lodge. Politically he is a Democrat. His oldest son, George, is also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

In a large family Bible I found it recorded, in the handwriting- of my mother, that I was born January 5, 1839, and it is undoubtedly the best evidence of the fact. I have no reason to doubt its correctness for she would annually remind me of my birthday until her death, when I was twentv-two years old. My mother was a native of Knoxville. Tennessee, her father, Thomas L. Williams, being chancellor of east Tennessee, and also judge of the supreme court of that state. She was a woman of rare intelligence and unusual accomplishments. My father often said that she was better informed on historical subjects than any man he knew, himself included.

I have a right to entertain a good opinion of my ancestors, particularly on my mother's side, who were the \Miites, McClungs and Williamses, of Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia and Pennsylvania. Gen. James AMiite was the founder of Knoxville, Tennessee. His title to the land on which the city is built was obtained under a grant to him by the state of North Carolina, for services in the Revolution. Here he located his Revolutionary service land grant in 1787. Here he built a fort, and must have had an eye for the beautiful and picturesque in its selection on the banks of the transparent Holston, amidst the beautiful and graceful forest-covered mountains.

Here in this state of Tennessee and in North Carolina, Whites, Williamses and McClungs were leaders in the latter part of the eighteenth and beginning of the nineteenth century, prominent men in both military and civil life. They were worth}' people and, although not rich, were comfortably well off, enough to properly educate their children, and a number of them became distinguished members of the communities where they lived.

In 1790 Robert Williams led the bar at Raleigh and represented the people in Congress. A younger brother, Lewis \\'illiams (my grandfather's twin brother), went to Congress from North Carolina, when he was the yonng-est man in the House, and remained there coiitimiously until he became the oldest member there. His brother. John Williams, was senator from I'enncssee. preceding Andrew Jackson, and his brother-in-law, Hugh L. While, succeeded fackson as senator and was offered any place he would accept in his cabinet. The ancestor of these men, Williams, fought the British at King's Mountain and other battles of the Revolution.

Mv limited schooling was obtair.ed mainly from private tutors at home, with one session (1855-56) at the University of Missouri, being forced to discontinue school afterward, by poor health, at the age of seventeen years. I made a trip out to New Mexico with a freight train of ox wagons in 1857. and up the Missouri river on a steamboat to Fort Benton, Montana, the following year. After that I began studying law at home in a desultory way, the greater part of my time being devoted to deer hunting and kindred sports. The Civil war coming on. I joined the Confederate forces, serving until the fall of 1 86 1, when I was rendered unfit for duty by a severe spell of fever, and before recovering was captured by Federal troops and given the alternative of going to prison or taking the oath of allegiance. I accepted the latter and quit for good.

T was licensed to practice law in the fall of 1862 and located at Boon- \il1c. I married my cousin, Mary P. Shelby, about the same time without the consent of anybody - but she and T. The Civil war progressed, making Boonville a very lively place. In this condition of things a returned miner from Montana persuaded me to join him in a mining venture in that distant region (in 1865), by Avhich I became involved in a debt, a burden which required over twenty years to discharge, but was ultimately accomplished. We bought a quartz mill in St. Louis and I spent a year in quartz mining and milling in Montana Territory, without either great loss or success.

Returning home in 1866. I located in Kansas City in November. 1867, opening a law office there in the spring of 1868. in connection with Gen. John W. Reid, a lawyer of experience. Afterwards I foiTned a partnership with B. J. Franklin, who was elected to Congress in 1875. In the course of ten years I had built up a very good practice, which I was compelled to abandon by ill health, again taking up my residence in this county, devoting myself to agriculture for about twenty years, during which time I paid off all of my old debts, without contracting any new ones and now own a farm of one thousand acres, which I have cultivated on shares, residing- myself in Marshall.

George X. Jacksox

Prominently identified with the lousiness and fanning- and stock interests of Sahne connty, and occupying the position of vice-president of the ?^'Iiami Savings Bank, the subject of this sketch has k^ng occupied a high standing in the community where he resides. He is a native of Henry county, Kentucky. A\here he was born on X'^ovember 13. 1856, and is a son of Thomas H. and Emma B. (Drane) Jackson, both of whom also were natives of the Blue Grass state, where they w^ere reared and married. The subject's paternal grandfather was James J. Jackson, a native of Virginia, and a distant relative of President Andrew Jackson. He was an early settler in Kentucky, where he became a prominent farmer and a large slave owner. He was an influential politician in the Democratic party and was a consistent member of the Baptist church. His children were Richard, Thomas H., James J., B. F. and Jesse. Thomas H. Jackson, who died in his native state, on April 4, 1862, was also a successful farmer and was a deacon in the Baptist church, while in politics he was a Democrat. His widow, who survived him until 1886, was a daughter of Theodore Drane, a prominent and well known citizen of Kentucky, wdiere he follow^ed farming, owning- a number of slaves. He was a Baptist in religious belief. His children were Stephen, Dulcena (Mrs. Neal), B. F., and Emma B., the subject's mother. To Thomas H. and Emma B. Jackson were born the following children: Sallie B., Mrs. Ladd. of Washington, D. C.; Stephen T., who died in infancy; Corker F., a farmer; Williefred B., who died at the age of fourteen years; James T., a farmer, and George X'^., the immediate subject of this review.

George X"^. Jackson was reared under the parental roof and received his elementary education in the common schools, later attending the public schools of the city of Louisville, and also attending a commercial school there. He remained with his parents until 1880. when he married and moved to Missouri. In 1 88 1 he came to Miami and purchased the mercantile interests of McDaniel Brothers, which he successfully conducted until 1900. During the intervening years he had bought some excellent land and was engaged in farming and in the feeding of cattle. When he closed out his mercantile business he at once invested in more land, being now able to give more attention to this line of investment. He has met with gratifying success in every business in w^hich he has engaged and is now the owner of four hundred acres of land, as well as other valuable property, being also a heavy stockholder in the Miami Savings Bank. For several years he assisted in the bank and is now the vice-president of the institution, which is now numbered among the best banks in this part of the state. For many years he has had an active part in the u])bnilding and development of the county and today he enjoys the unbounded confidence and respect of the entire community.

Pobtically Mr. Jackson has always supported the Democratic party, thoug^h never ambitious for public office. He was reared in the Baptist faith, but after cominj:^ to Miami he decided to worship with his wife and joined the Methodist church, of which he is now a trustee and steward. His fraternal relations arc with the Masonic order, in which he has taken the degrees up to and including- those of the Royal Arch.

Mr. Jackson married Harrietta Parkhurst, who was born in Henry countv. Kentucky, January 13. 1859. a daughter of Charles L. and Elizabeth (Smith) Parkhurst, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Kentucky, in which latter state they spent their married life and died. They were the parents of the following children: John W.\ Susan, Mrs. Smith; Isaac R., a farmer of this county; Sallie, Mrs. Gilbert; Bettie, Mrs. Browning; George A.; Marrietta, wife of the subject; Louisa, Mrs. Smith; ]\Iary, who died at the age of fifteen years, and Anna, who died at the age of eighteen years. To Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have been born three children, briefly mentioned as follows: Charles T., who graduated in the course of civil engineering at the State University in 1903, started active work with the Montana railroad, now the Chicago & Milwaukee, and has remained with that road since, with the exception of about one year, when he did some work on his own account; George N., Jr., after completing the common school course, attended the State University two and one-half years, later spent two years in Alaska, and is now assisting his father in farming and the stock business; Emma E. died in infancy.

James J. Bristow

'I he gentleman whose name a|)])ears as the caption of this sketch is descended from an early settled family in Missouri and one which has been prominently identified with the agricultural interests of the state. Jle was born in Tennessee, March 26, 1842, and is a son of John B. and Sarah (Mathews) Bristow, both of whom were born and reared in Virginia. The former was the son of John B. Bristow, Sr., a native of England, who came to America in young manhood and settled in Virginia, where he married and followed the occupation of farming. He became a slave owner and was prominent and well known. He reared his family in Virginia and eventually . o-ave his slaves their freedom and moved to Tennessee with his son, the lather of the subject of this sketch. Subsequently his wife died, after which event he made his home with his children. He was an exhorter m the Methodist Episcopal church South and was a fluent speaker. He died at Warsaw. Benton county, Missouri, in 1889. He was a Democrat in politics, though he never aspired to public office. He was the father of two children, Benjamin, who came to Missouri, and John B., father of the subject.

John B. Bristow, Jr., was born in Virginia, in which state he was reared to manhood and there married. Later he moved to Tennessee, where for three years he successfully engaged in farming. About 1843 he moved to Missouri, settling in Hickory county, where he entered land and developed a good farm. After a few years he sold out and moved to Benton county, where he bought land, which, after improving, he also sold, and then took up the improvement of a second farm in that county. About 1863, when the Northern and Southern armies were passing back and forth over his land, taking from him practically everything worth taking, he sold out and came to Saline county. He rented land here a few years and then bought a farm four miles north of Marshall, which he improved. Subsequently he sold this and moved to Bates county, where he met with a bereavement in the death of his wife after which event he sold out and moved to Harrisonville, where he was 'engaged in the running of a hotel, his death occurring there m about 1885 A man of strong social instincts, he enjoyed the companionship of a large circle of friends. He was a worthy and consistent member of the Methodi'^st Episcopal church South, as had been his wife. He was a strong Democrat in his political views and was an appreciative and worthy member of the Mc-sonic fraternity. He was widely known and highly respected in each community in which he lived, his life being characterized by the highest ideals and the strictest integrity of word and deed. His children were as tollows : Benjamin, of Marshall; James J., the immediate subject of this sketch: ^laro-aret A the wife of A. L. Jones ; William T., a farmer of Lafayette county, diis state, who sensed under Gen. Sterling Price during the Civil war; F. G., who also served in Price's command, was wounded and died in a hospital at Fort Scott, Kansas; John O., a farmer; Sarah, Mrs. J. Wright; Mary V, Mrs. B. O'Connor; Martha, who has been married twice; Mmnie A., who first married H. Johns and, second, John Thomson.

The subject of this sketch was about a year old when the family moved from Tennessee to Missouri, and he was thus reared in this state. He received his education in the common schools and remained under the parental i<>. .|' miiil May. 1862. when he married and then located on a rented farm, where he bes^-an life on his own account. In April, 1863, ^t Warsaw\ Missouri, ho enlisted in Company K, Eighth Regiment Missouri Mounted Infantr\-. joining the Federal army under the immediate command of Colonel Gravel, afterwards governor of the state of Missouri. The command was assigned to Southern territoiy, with headquarters at Springfield, Missouri, whore they did much skirmishing and had many fights with bushwhackers. They marched [icross southern Missouri and into Arkansas, being largely employed in guard duty, accompanying- stage coaches, freight trains and paymasters. With sixty comrades he was detailed to guard a stage stand at Tomahawk, Arkansas, and while performing this duty they were surrounded b}- four hundred Confederate troops, from whom, however, they escaped bv a narrow margin. The subject was never wounded nor made prisoner, though he experienced some very hard service and many deprivations. His valuable services have been recognized by the government, from wdiom he now receives a liberal pension. He was promoted to the rank of corporal of his company and received an honorable discharge at Springfield, this state. He then returned to his home in Benton county and resumed farming. In August, of the same year (1865), Mr. Bristow came to Saline county and rented a farm located three miles south of Miami, which he operated until 1868, when he bought a small farm. To this place he has devoted his unremitting attention and has added to it from time to time until now he is the owner of one hundred and one acres of as fine land as can be found in the locality. In Mrn-ch. 1909, Mr. Bristow bought a residence property in Miami, mto which he has moved, having a number of substantial improvements on the house, besides building a good barn. The grounds are spacious and the fine two-story house commands a fine ^-iew of the river and surrounding country. He is also the owner of a number of vacant lots in Miami. He has always given his attention to agricultural pursuits and in this line he has been successful to a very gratifying degree.

In political matters Mr. Bristow has always given his support to the Dem.Krratic ticket, though he has never aspired to public ofi^ce. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church South. t(^ which thev give an earnest and liberal support.

Mr. I'.ristow married Sarah A. Hanes. a lady of intelligence and culture, born m 1843, in Posey county, Indiana, the daughter of A\^illiam G. and Keziah (Gaultiiey) Hanes, the former being a native of Kentucky and the latter of Indiana, though of Kentucky parentage. William G. Hanes was a farmer an.l blacksmith and lie remained in Indiana until all <,f his children but llie young-est were born. In 1859 he moved to Benton county, Missouri, where he bought a farm and estabHshed a blacksmith shop. Subsequently. he sold out and moved to Lincoln, Benton county, where he bought residence property and erected a shop, which he conducted until his death, which occurred on August 24, 1899. at the age of seventy-six vears. His first wife died in the fall of 1861. To this union had been born nine children, of which number the second in order of birth was Sarah Anna, who became Mrs. Bristow. Subsequently Mr. Hanes married Sarah F. Chastain, of a prominent Kentucky family, in which state she was born. Eleven children were born to this luiion. To Mr. and Mrs. Bristow have been born two daughters, namely: Emma J., the wife of Eloyd Dawdy, who is operating the subject's farm; Ada E., the wife of W. E. Henton, also a farmer. Both daughters are members of the church and Mr. Henton is a Mason.

Among the interesting reminiscences related by Mr. Bristow is that while he resided in Bates county, Missouri, the grasshoppers completely destroyed all the crops, leaving the people in the greatest distress. In the emergency, the people of Saline county loaded a car with supplies and forwarded it to Mr. Bristow for distribution among the needy. He did not abuse -the trust thus reposed in him and treated the other needy ones in his community better than he did himself. He is a man of sterling qualities of character and enjoys the unbounded respect and confidence of all who know him.

Marion Peterman

Marion Peterman, of Miami, Saline county. Missouri, who for many years was prominently identified with the development of the farming- interests of this community, was born in Berkeley county, Virginia, January 26, 1829, and is a son of John and Susan (Hamilton) Petennan. Both of these parents were natives of Virginia, where they were reared, married and both died. The father was the son of John Peterman. Sr., a native of Pennsylvania and of German descent. He settled in Virginia in an early day and there spent the remainder of his life. He reared a good family, though the names of all but John are forgotten. The subject's father, who was born in 1797, was reared to the life of a farmer, which occupation engaged his main attention. During his active years he was a member of a company organized for the manufacture of brick. He sensed his country through the war of 1812 and was ever afterwards a strong Jackson Democrat. He never as- l)ire(l to public office or notoriety, being but a simple, honest farmer, though of strong social instincts and enjoying fully the companionships of many friends. He died in August. 1852. his wife having died in 1833. She was a rresl)yterian in her religious belief. She bore her husband seven children, namely: William, who became a resident of Ohio; John, w^ho married and died in \'irginia; George, after marrying and rearing a family, died in Maryland : Emily. Mrs. Simpson ; Joseph came west and died near Warrensburg. Missouri, leaving a number of children; Marion is the immediate subject of this sketch; Susan, Mrs. Watson.

Marion Petennap was reared on the home farm and secured a good practical education in the common schools. He remained with his parents until old enough to earn his own living, working at such employment as he could find and helping his father financially as he was able. At the age of eighteen years he was employed as an overseer in Virginia, and remained in this employment five years. In 1852 he contracted the "western fever" and, with two other families, he came to Saline county, Missouri, arriving here on October 12th. Soon after coming here he was engaged as overseer by John Eustis, with whom he remained two years, during which time he married. In 1854 he engaged in farming on his own account, renting land for several years, and in about 1859 he bought a tract of poorly improved land in Carroll county, to which he moved and which he began cultivating. Subsequently he traded this tract for a farm in Saline county, near Miami, where he made his permanent home. His farm at first comprised one hundred and sixty acres, but he later added by purchase two tracts of one hundred and sixty acres and twenty acres, respectively, making his total holding three hundred and forty acres. Here he devoted himself to the raising of general crops and also gave considerable attention to the handling of live stock, buying, feeding and selling, in all of which he was able to realize satisfactory profits. He was but fairly settled in his new home when he hearkened to the call of duty and in the winter of 1862 he enlisted under the command of General Shelby and saw much hard service in the Southland, remaining- in the army until the close of the conflict. He participated in a number of hotly contested battles and many skirmishes, but was not wounded nor taken prisoner. His command served in southern Missouri, Kansas. Indian Territoiy. Arkansas and Texas. At Shreveport, Louisiana, the command surrendered and were furnished transportation home by steamboat, the subject arriving at his home in the latter part of June. 1865. During his absence from home, his home had been robbed and ransacked and practically eveiwthing of value was taken by raiding parties. However, Mr. Peterman at once went to work and was soon busy g'etting the farm into shape again for operation. He was thereafter successful and eventually was enabled to buy another farm, so that today he is considered one of the solid and substantial farmers of the county. About 1885 Mr. Peterman moved to Miami, where he bought a good residence property. This he has improved in many respects and made of it a very desirable and attractive home. He continued to operate the fanns until about 1901, when he retired from active labor and now rents the farms. Mr. Peterman has been a witness to the wonderful transformation which has taken place in Saline county, and has himself had a large part in this wonderful development. AMien he came here the countiy was new and sparsely settled, but the early settlers were a steady and sturdy class of people, who considered the correct moral development of the community as important as its material growth, and thus laid the foundation for the splendid civilization which now characterizes this section of the country, in the lead of which stands Miami township, which stands second to none in regard to morals, churches, schools and the high class of its citizenship. When Mr. Peterman came here Miami was but a small village, though it enjoyed some prestige because of its steamboat traffic, which stimulated its growth until it became one of the commercial centers of the county, a position it enjoyed until the railroads superseded the steamboats, when in some respects it lost importance, though today it is one of the good towns in the county. Mr. Peterman has long enjoyed a wide-spread reputation because of the old Virginia spirit of hospitality which has always characterized him. Friends and acquaintances have always found a cordial and hearty welcome in his home and wayfarers have never been turned from his door.

Politically Mr. Peterman is a strong Democrat, though in no sense is he an office seeker. Religiously he has for many years been a devoted and worthy member of the Methodist church, to which he has given an earnest and liberal support.

In December, 1853. ^^^- Peterman was married to Sophia Williamson, a native of Virginia and a daughter of Leonard and Margaret (Crosse) Williamson, both natives also of that state, the father having been a prominent farmer and slave owner. In 1852 Mr. Williamson came to Missouri and located in Miami township, Saline county, where he bought a farm and continued to reside until his death, which occurred in 1872. He was a member of the ]\Iethodist church and a Democrat in politics. He was the father of the following children : Elizabeth was twice married, first to Thomas Davis, and second to Isaac Kile; Sophia, wife of the subject; Jackson, deceased; Mary, who became the wife of Benjamin Davis. To Mr. and Mrs. Peter- man were born four children, namely: Margaret, Mrs. A. J. Casebolt ; Jasper ().. a farmer; Emily M., the wife of Rufus Hill, a farmer in Cooper county, this state; Price, a farmer in Miami township. The mother of these children died in 1871 and on April 28, 1881, Mr. Peterman married Virginia Rogers, who was born in Fauquier county, Virginia. July 21, 1833, the daughter of Xotley and Nellie (Walker) Rogers, the former of Avhom was a merchant and slave owner in that state. He hired a substitute for the war of 18 1 2. and his death occurred in April, 1864. He was a member of the ]\Iethodist church and stood high in his community. Notley and Nellie Rogers were the parents of the following children: Sarah C, Mrs. Short, of Marshall, this county; H. C, of California, this state; Robert R., deceased; Mary J., ]\Irs. Bradford, deceased; Warren, deceased; Rachael A., deceased; ^riiomas N., deceased; Betty, deceased; Virginia, wife of the subject of this sketch : Henn-, of California.

Mr. Peterman is a man of splendid personal qualities and enjoys an enviable standing in the community where he lives. He gives a generous support to all worthy objects and is numbered among the sturdy and substantial citizens of the township.

The subject of this sketch, wdio is a successful and popular physician at Miami. Saline county, Missouri, is a native of the township in which he resides and was born on the 29th of May, 1841. He received his education in the common schools, supplementing this by attendance at the University of Towa. where he graduated in 1871. Having determined to adopt the medical l^rofession as his life work, he matriculated in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at St. Louis, where he was graduated in 1883. Li 1861, at the inception of the Civil war, he enlisted in the Federal army, joining the Ninth Missouri Cavalry Regiment. Prior to eidisting. the subject had been pursuing the study of medicine with Doctor Dunlap, of Miami, as preceptor, and after serving in the army a short time he was made hospital stew^ard, which position he held until the close of the w-ar. The regiment of Avhich he was a member performed most of its service in Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas and also served as body guard for Governor Gamble. They performed much arduous service, participating in several battles and a number of skirmishes. The subject was mustere<l out at St. Louis in 1865 and received an honorable discharoe.

Retnniino- home. Doctor Sullivan resumed his studies, which had been interrupted bv his military service. Before the war he had ridden much with his preceptor and had thus gained much valuable knowledge as to the diagnosing and treatment of diseases, and his service in the army hospitals had also been of much value to him, so that now he was in fact prepared to meet almost any emergency. He entered upon the practice of his profession in his home town, Miami, in which he was successful to a marked degree. Desiring to further perfect himself in technical knowledge, he attended, as before stated, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, at St. Louis, and during his two years there he was a special student under the professor of surgery. Later he took a three-years course in the Marion Sims College of Medicine at St. Louis, during which term he was also a special student under A. C. Bemays and A. H. Meisenbauch, both of whom were eminent physicians and surgeons. He graduated from the latter institution in 1897. In the first years of his pro fessional work his practice extended all over Saline county and over the river into Carroll county, most of his trips being made on horseback. A country practice in that early day implied many privations and sacrifices, as there were no roads nor bridges and all streams had to be forded or swam. However, Doctor Sullivan never refused to make a call, however unfavorable the conditions, and poor and rich alike were given his best service at all times. For many years he has stood at the head of his profession in this community and is held in the highest personal esteem by his professional brethren. For many > ears he conducted a drug store at Miami, but of late years he has turned over to his two sons, both physicians, the greater part of the practice and the active management of the store. He has been prospered financially to a gratifying degree and has invested his surplus money in real estate, being now the owner of two thousand five hundred acres of fine land, all of which is under fence and devoted to pasture and cultivation. The greater part of this land is rented, but he has a fine home place adjoining the corporation of Miami, comprising four hundred acres, on which is a commodious and attractive residence, surrounded by well-kept grounds. For a number of years Doctor Sullivan has been interested in the warehouse business for the storage and handling of grain, and he handles most of the grain brought to this point. The Doctor has been successful in everything in which he has taken a personal interest and is numbered among the enterprising and successful men of the community- Doctor Sullivan has been married three times. In 1866 he married Mary A. Cooper, a native of this county and descended from honored pioneer ancestry, her grandfather having erected Cooper's Fort, in Howard county, to which the earlv settlers frequently went for protection from the hostile Indians. Her parents were Tobias and Mary Cooper, the former a native of Howard county, this state. He was a farmer and trader and was one of the early Santa Fe traders, having made a number of trips across the plains with ox-trains. He became a prominent farmer in Saline county and was highly respected because of his sterling integrity and high personal honor. He was a Presljvterian and his death occurred in this county in 1856. He reared a familv of eight children, of which number Mrs. Sullivan was the youngest. But a few weeks after her marriage to Doctor Sullivan she died, and in the fall of 1866 he married Mary Audsley, a native of Saline county and a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Whitehead) Audsley. These parents were both natives of England, where the father was interested in the manufacture of silk. He came to Saline comity. Missouri, in 1844 and bought land, on which he conducted farming operations and stock raising, eventually becoming a large land owner. He died in 1884. Religiously he was a Methodist, and politically he was an active Republican and served as constable of Miami township for twelve years. He was married three times and had the following children : By his first wife, Frank and Edward ; by his second wife, Ellen, William. Joseph. Mary (wife of the subject), and Missouri ; by his third wife. Alice and Isabelle. To Doctor and Mary Sullix'an were born nine children, namely: One that died in infancy; Tempest J., a physician, who died in 1908, leaving a widow and two children; Amos W. W., a farmer; Frank F. H., a physician at Miami; Mary E.. Mrs. E. E. Jennings; Bertha I., Mrs. J. F. Elder: Algernon B. FT., a physician at Miami; Lewis A. B., a farmer; Ira L. W.. who remains at home and is a farmer and stockman. For his third wife Doctor Sullivan chose Frances C. Royer. who was born and reared at Miami, the daughter of August and Kresinda (Hurt) Royer, who were of French and German parentage. Both were born in Germany, where the father was employed as a shoemaker. He married at Glasgow. Missouri, and later engaged in the mercantile business at Miami, continuing in business until 1905, when lie retired. In religious belief he is a Presbyterian and in politics a Republican, having sensed twelve years as postmaster at Miami. He is now the oldest member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Miami, and is held in high regard by all who know him. He reared an interesting family of eight children.

Politically Doctor Sullivan was reared a Democrat, but since the Civil war he has supported the Republican ticket in national elections. In local affairs he exerts his influence to get the best men into office. From 1888 to 1896 he was president of the board of medical pensi(^n examiners. He has also been the g-overnment local weather prognosticator for the past forty years. In his religious belief the subject is a Presbyterian, while fraternally he is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and in the last-named organization he has filled all the chairs in the subordinate lodge and been a member of the grand lodge. The subject's parents were Samuel W. and Mary (Mayfield) Sullivan, both of whom were natives of Virginia. The latter died in 1896, at the age of sixty-six years. The father, who is yet living-, was born April 8, 1820. in Rocking-ham county, Virginia, and has spent his entire life on a farm. In his youth he received a good education and eventually became an iron master. It w^as he who demonstrated the high quality of the iron ore extracted from Iron Mountain. Missouri, having been at that time in the employ of the government. In early life he was a Democrat, but later allied himself with the Republican party. For many years he filled the office of justice of the peace and stood high in the communities where he lived. In religion he and his wnfe were Presbyterians and he was an elder in the first Presbyterian society in Saline county, he having come here with his parents in 1826. In an early day he and W. S. Brown owned a small store at Doylestown, six miles east of Miami. This town has been extinct for many years, its site being now owned by Samuel W. Sullivan and his son, the subject of this sketch. In 1836 Samuel \Y. Sullivan assisted in platting the town of Miami, after which ^^^ S. Brown became one of the first merchants there.

Among the strong and rugged characters who impressed their individuality on Saline county and whose memory is held sacred by all who knew him was Dr. A. R. Edmonds, whose death occurred at his home in Miami, on July 7. 1908. after a lingering illness of more than a year. His funeral, which was very largely attended, was conducted at the Methodist church and was under Masonic 'auspices. Doctor Edmonds was of Welsh descent, and was the son of Elias B. and Malana J. Edmonds, the father having been a practicing phvsician of widelv recognized ability. He also occupied a prominent place" in politics, having represented the counties of Lancaster and Northumberland. Virginia, in the General Assembly. The subject of this sketch was reared in the village of Kilmarnock, on the Chesapeake bay. Virginia, and at the ao-e of sixteen he entered college, having no higher ambition than to till llic jxisilion so ably occupied by his father. He prosecuted his medical studies until the tocsin of war was sounded, when he promptly offered his services and. though exempt from military duty because of his youth, he enlisted in Company D. Ninth Virginia Cavalry, with which command he served under Gens. J. K. B. Stuart and Hampton until the close of the war. Returning to the scene of his boyhood he found that ruthless war had obliterated his old home and a few years later, at the age of twenty-one. he sought a new home in the West, coming in 1867 to Missouri on horseback, arriving at ATiami in the fall of that year. Liking the appearance of the country, he decided to make it his future home, and for some time he lived with Col. John Ih-i'Wii si.\ miles south of Miami, where he divided his time l)etween work on the farm and hunting, game being at that time very plentiful here. Tn 1869 he came to ]Miami and obtained employment as a clerk in the drug" store owned by Dr. M. A. Brown and Dr. J. N. Dunlap. Subsequently he became a business partner with Doctor Dunlap. this association continuing- several years, when the subject bought his partner's interest, later becoming associated with Dr. H. D. Grady in the drug- business and in the practice of medicine for about twenty-five years. On February 2, 1871, Doctor Edmonds married Ann Jane Saufley who, with two of their five children, survives him. lie is also survived by a brother. L. B. Edmonds, of this county, and a sister, Mrs. Maria P. \\'illiams, and a brother, Tazewell Edmonds, of Virginia. Doctor Edmonds took a prominent and acti\e part in everything- which engaged his attention. He was one of the organizers of the Missouri State Pharmaceutical Association, and was the second president of the organization. He was a member of the state board of pharmacy during the administrations of Governors Francis, Stephens and Stone, and was a member of the committee which drafted the present state pharmacy laws. He instructed many young men in his profession, notwithstanding the fact that he was a very busy man in his own practice. In the public affairs of his city he took a deep interest and in politics, education, journalism, the city government, lodges and charity, his influence was of a definite and beneficent character. He was prominent in the councils of the Democratic party and a zealous advocate of the political principles which he espoused. For twelve years he was a memljer of the Democratic county central committee, and at the time of his death was a valued member of the state committee of his party. He was a delegate from the seventh Missouri district to the Democratic national convention at Chicago which nominated Grover Cleveland for the Presidency. He never sought nor held any remunerative public position, but was generous in giving his time to worthy movements and objects, particularly the pub- lie schools, of which he was an earnest champion, having rendered invaluable ser\ice as a member of the Miami school board for more than thirty years. Doctor Edmonds had read much and was a writer of fluent and pleasing style. From I goo to 1905 he owned and edited the Miami Nczvs, and many of his editorial utterances were widely quoted. He was a member of the city council a number of terms and he did much to advance the best interests of the city. He built a number of attractive residences and, in association wnth others, he built the first telephone line from Miami to Marshall, and also to Miami Station, in Carroll county. Although a man of moderate means, he contributed liberally as he was able to all public enterprises. He was an enthusiastic member of the Masonic order and was twice worshipful master of Miami Lodge, No. 85. He was also a member of the chapter of Royal Arch Masons up to the time the local charter was surrendered. He tried to exemplify in his life the immortal principles on which that beneficent order is founded, and was an honor to the fraternity. Doctor Edmonds made no public profession of religion until late in life, wdien he became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church South and his heart responded warmly to the teachings of Christianity and he passed into the unseen life with the serene confidence of one who, though w'ell aware of his infirmities, was conscious of a well-spent life.

Mrs. Edmonds was born in Miami township, this county, and is a daughter of Jonas A. and Martha J. (Brown) Saufley, the former born in Rockingham county, Virginia, December 20, 18 18, and the latter born in Cumberland county, Virginia, August 13, 1823. Mr. Saufley and James Lynn came to this county in the fall of that year and at once determined to make this county his permanent home. For some years he lived with Col. John Brown, six miles south of Miami. In 1847 he married Martha J. Brown, a daughter of William Brown, a pioneer settler of this county. He embarked in the mercantile business at Miami, but three years later he sold out and settled on a farm six miles southwest of Miami, having bought one hundred and sixty acres of raw prairie land. He added to this land from time to time and at length Avas the owner of six hundred acres of well improved land. In 1862 he returned to Miami and in 1865 engaged in the commission business, to which he soon added general merchandise, in which lines he continued to be successfully engaged several years. During the Civil war he was robbed several times and suffered the loss of a large number of slaves. He reared a family of seven children, namely: Anna J., the wife of Doctor Edmonds ; Eva L., Mrs. George Hahn; Charles W., a fancier; Mattie B., the wife of Newton Myers, a merchant at Marshall; Darwin, who died in July, 1889, leaving a widow and two children: LiUitia. .Mrs. T. J. Hooper; Edna, Mrs. D. N. Burruss. Doctor and Mrs. Edmonds became the parents of five children, of whicli numl^er three died in infancy: those surviving- are Gussie P., the wife of W. T. Utley, a gDcer at Miami, and Raymond S.

Ravmond S. Echnonds, the popular mayor of Miami, and successfully eng-aoed in the drug- l)usiness there, received his education in the Miami pubhe schools, graduating- from the high school in 1894. In the fall of the same vear he entered the State University at Columbia, where he graduated in the classical course in 1899. and the law course in 1900. During the Spanish- American war he enlisted in C'ompan}- I, the State University company, of which he was commissioned first lieutenant. 1diey started for the front, but when thev reached Chickamauga. Georgia, the)- were ordered home, the war having- ended. Erom 1900 to 1905 he had the management of the Miami Ncics, owned by his father, "fhe plant was sold in 1905 and in September of the same year he engaged in the drug business in partnership with J. L. Burr, and they have remained in the business, meeting with very gratifying success. Mr. Edmonds has taken an active part in local public affairs and has sen-ed as city attorney. He is an ardent Democrat and in April, 1909, was elected mayor of the city, being the present incumbent of that office, his administration being to the entire satisfactioii of the citizens of the city. He is a worthy member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a man of splendid personal qualifications and is deservedly popular in the communitv where he resides.

I )r. Amos .\. Wheeler, who for many years has been numbered among the i)ri.minent and successful medical practitioners of Saline county, was born in Miami township, this county, .\ugust 4. 1842. He was reared on a farm and received his elementary education in the common schools, supplementing this l)y attendance at the Miami Male Institute. Practically all schools were clo.-ed at the opening of the Civil war in t86t and the subject then enlisted in Cfilonel Robertson's command, which went into camp on the Blackwater, in this county. WhWe in camp they were surrounded by a large body of Federal troops under Gen. Jeff Davis, and were com])elled to surrender. The prisoners were taken to St. Louis and confined in McDowell's College, being later taken to the iM-dcnil i)ri«>n at Alton. Illinois. In the following March the subject was paroled and immediately returned to his home. For a while he was employed in a drug store, during which time he also gave considerable attention to the study of medicine, his preceptor being Doctor Rucker. He also engaged in teaching a couple of terms of school and continued his medical studies about a year, but the soldiers of both sides made things so unpleasant for him that in 1864 he went to Colorado, where he remained until the close of the war the following year. In 1863 he had gone to Brunswick, in order to get away from trouble, and while there was taken sick. While in this condition and unable to care for himself, he was arrested and forced to work and othenvise abused. While in Colorado he prospected some for gold, raised hay and traveled much over the state. Subsequently he came to Nebraska City and thence home at the close of the war. He then resumed his medical studies and in 1866 he attended the medical course in the University of Michigan, and the following year matriculated in the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, of New York City, where he graduated in 1868 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Returning at once to his home town, he entered upon the active practice of his profession, with which he was actively identified for forty-one years. He met with marked success in the practice and during this entire period he was one of the busiest doctors in the county. He not only commanded a large practice of his own, but he was frequentlv called into consultation by his professional brethren, who recognized and acknowledged his high learning and ability as a physician. Of recent years, because of failing eyesight, the Doctor has relinquished much of his practice, though many of his old patrons insist on his services when required. The Doctor has taken a keen interest in the various affairs affecting the city of his residence, and in 1873 he assisted in organizing the Miami Savings Bank, being a heavy stockholder and a member of the board of directors. Besides the drug business, in which he was interested for a number of years, he owned a fine farm, which he operated with considerable success, but he has disposed of this property. In 1902 his son, G. P. Wheeler, went to Kingston, Oklahoma, and organized a national bank, which, however, did not gain the confidence of the public, and it was subsequently changed into a state bank, which, under the state guarantee law^ makes it absolutely safe for depositors. Dr. A. A. Wheeler gave his son material assistance in this enterprise and himself took thirty shares of stock, the bank now doing a large and constantly increasing business. Besides his fine residence and other properties in Miami, the Doctor is interested in two banks and is otherwise interested in the business interests of the community.

a native of Kentucky and a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Hardesty) Vau^-hn. both also natives of the Blue Grass state. They were early settlers in Miami township. Saline county, Mr. Vaughn subsequently going into the o-rain and implement business at Miami. Both were members of the Christian church, of which he was an elder. To Doctor and Mrs. \Mieeler were horn the following children: One died in infancy; Elizabeth, who is married and living at Kansas City; Jessie W., of Miami; Ruth, Mrs. Hornbeck, of Lincoln. Nebraska; Emma J.. Mrs. W. S. Myers, of Whittier, California; Sidnev T-. of Kingston. Oklahoma; George P., also of Kingston; Sarena, Mr.'--. W. S. Duer; Kate A., Mrs. W. Edmonds, deceased. Mrs. Alice Wheeler died in 1890. and on February 16, 1894. the Doctor married Mary Louisa Huyett. who was b(M-n in Jefferson county. West Virginia, the daughter of Charles Huyett, a native of Virginia, a prominent farmer and slave owner. To the subject's second marriage has been born a daughter, Angelica M., born in 1896. Mrs. Louisa Wheeler is a member of the old-school Presbyterian clnu'ch.

Doctor Wheeler takes an important part in the activities of the Christian church, of which he is an elder and superintendent of the Sunday school, as well as teacher of the Bible class. Fraternally he is a member of the Masonic <)r(ier. having filled all the chairs in the blue lodge and being a member of the grand lodge. He has attained to the Royal Arch degree. In the Independent Order of Odd Fellows he has filled all the chairs in the subordinate lodge and served as presiding officer of the grand lodge of the state.

The parents of Doctor Amos \\' heeler were Alfred and Ruth (Perry) Wheeler, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter born in Cooper's Fort, Howard county, Missouri, in 1812, she being the first white child born of American parents west of St. Charles. Alfred Wheeler was born in Garrard county, Kentucky, August 30, 1807, and came with his mother to Saline county, Missouri, in 18 19, his marriage taking place here on July 9, 1830. His father, Thomas Wheeler, a native of Virginia, was killed at Dudley's defeat in the war of 1812, and the latter's father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The first members of the \\^heeler family in America were four brothers who came from England in a ver}- early day, two of the brothers settling in the New England states and two in Virginia, and from the latter branch the subject is descended. In politics the descendants of the Virginia branch are all Democrats, while the New England Wheelers were first Whigs and later Republicans. After Alfred Wheeler married he devoted himself to farming, having entered land, which he developed into a good farm. He also assisted materially in the moral and social development of the new ronntr\ liclnino' io lav here the foundations of good government.

In an early clay he was inclined to support the Whig party, but later became an ardent Democrat. He was a deacon in the Baptist church at Miami, and was a Constitutional Union man prior to the Civil war, being opposed to secession. Though he was a Southern man and his sympathies naturally with the South, he took no part in the struggle, though he had sons in the army. The militia made things very unpleasant for him in many ways, robbing him of practically everything worth taking and even threatening him with bodily harm. After the war he again went to work to get his farm in shape for cultivation and was again soon on the road to success. He was a broad-minded, intelligent business man, a good neighbor and stanch friend, and was kind and generous to the needy. His death occurred December 24, 1882, being survived two years by his wife, whose death occurred on December 16, 1884. She also was a faithful member of the Baptist church. They were the parents of the following children : Humphrey, who was a teacher and was preparing to enter the ministry of the Baptist church when his death occurred on October 25, 1855; Syrena, Mrs. Caseholt; Bettie, Mrs. Dick; W. H., a prominent business man of Miami; Amos A., the immediate subject of this sketch; Alfred L. All of these children were born in Saline county, and all have been prominently identified with the history of the county, being highly respected for their genuine worth.

The record of Mr. Wheeler is that of a man who has worked his way from a modest beginning to a position of affluence and influence in the business world. His life has been of unceasing industry and perseverance, and the systematic and honorable methods which he has followed have won him the unbounded confidence of his fellow citizens of Miami and Saline county. Mr. Wheeler is descended from an honored pioneer family of Saline county, and was prominently identified with the early agricultural interests and, later, widi the banking and business interests of Miami. He was born in Miami township. Saline county, December 23, 1839, and was reared on the homestead farm. He received his elementary education in the subscription schools of the period, supplementing this by attendance at the Miami Male Institute. He is the son of Alfred and Ruth (Perry) Wheeler, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter bom in Cooper's Fort, Howard county, Missouri, in 1812, she being the first white child born of American parents west of St.

Charles. Alfred W heeler was born in Garrard county, Kentucky, August 30, 1807. and came with his mother to Saline county, Missouri, in 1819. his marriage taking^ place here on July 9. 1*830. His father. Thomas Wheeler, a native of Virginia, was killed at Dudley's defeat, in the war of 1812, and the latter'.^ father was a soldier in the war of the Revolution. The first members of the Wheeler famii}- in America were four brothers from England, of mixed Scotch. Irish and English blood, who came to this country in a very early (lav. two of the brothers settling in the New England states and two in Virginia, and from the latter branch the subject is descended. In politics the descendants of the Virginia branch are generally Democrats, wlnie the New England Wheelers were first Whigs and later Republicans. .\fter Alfred U'heelcr married he devoted his attention to farming, having entered land, which he developed into a good farm. He also assisted materially in the moral and social development of the new country, helping to lav here the foundations of good government. In an early day he was inclined to support the \\^hig party, but later became an ardent Democrat. He was a deacon in the Baptist church at Miami, and prior to the Civil war he was a Constitutional Union man. being opposed to secession. Though he was a Southern man and his sympathies naturally with the South, he took nO' part in the struggle, though he had sons in the army. The militia made things very unpleasant for him in many ways, robbing- him of practically everything worth taking and even threatening him w-ith bodily harm. After the war he again went to work to get his farm in shape for cultivation and was soon on the road to success. He was a broad-minded, intelligent business man. a good neighbor and stanch friend, and was kind and generous to the needy. His death occurred on December 24, 1882, being sur\nved two years by his wife, whose death occurred on December 16, 1884. She also was a faithful member of the Baptist church. They were the parents of the following children : Humphrey, who was a teacher and was preparing to enter the ministrv of the Baptist church, wdien his death occurred on October 25. 1855; Syrena, Mrs. Casebolt; Bettie. Mrs. Dick; W. H., a prominent business man of Miami; Amos A., of Miami; Alfred L.

\\'illiam H. Wheeler remained with his parents until shortlv after attaining his majority, when he responded to Governor Jackson's call for troops and enlisted at Miami in the six-months sennce in Company A. of the State Troops. This company was assigned to General Price's command, and at once started for the South with the Third Regiment, under the immediate command of Colonel Dill and Lieut.-Col. James Mitchell, the latter a Methodist minister. Hie subject participated in two battles, Dry Wood and Lex- ingion, and the command got as far SDiith as the Osage ri\'er. when their period of enhstment expired. Returning home too late to join Robertson's recruits, Mr. Wheeler remained at home a short time, during which period he engaged in teaching school. Later he joined Shelby's brigade and took part in Price's raid, during which time skirmishes and fighting was the regular daily program. The company was in southern Missouri. Kansas, Indian Territory, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana, and in June, 1865, they surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana. They were at once paroled and were furnished transportation home by steamboat.

On his return home Mr. Wheeler assisted his father on the home farm, where he remained until January, 1867. when he accepted the position of superintendent of the Miami schools, this being immediately after the reorganization of the public schools under the new laws enacted soon after the close of the war. Mr. Wheeler remained at the head of the Miami schools six years, during which time he also conducted farming operations, and altogether was engaged in teaching sixteen years. In 1879 he moved intrj the town of Miami and in February, 1880, he entered the Miami Bank as bookkeeper, remaining there until January, 1903, during the latter part of which time he served as cashier and secretary of the board of directors. At the date mentioned the bank was reorganized and Mr. Wheeler was made president of the institution, v/hich position he still holds. This bank was started as a private bank in 1870 by J. H. Akin, who sold his interests in 1873, at which time the Miami Savings Bank was organized under the state law, with the following officiary : President, John G. Guthrie ; cashier, L. J. Hammer ; directors, John G. Guthrie, I. C. Withers. Martin Baker, F. H. Gilliam, John

C. Scott, John L. Black, John Burruss, B. F. McDaniel and L. J. Hammer. The capital stock, which was unpaid, was fifty thousand dollars, it being- secured by real estate in Saline county. It was a bank of deposit and discount, bought and sold exchange and conducted a general banking business. In tlie reorganization in 1903 the capital stock was reduced to twenty-five thousand dollars. The bank is now considered one of the solid and influential financial institutions of Saline county, being also one of the oldest. Much of its success is due to the indefatigable energy, sound judgment and conservative methods of its president, who devotes the greater part of his time to its interests. He commands the unbounded confidence of the community, his integrity and ability being recognized wherever he is known.

,i;n.na. Mr. Fishback came to Missouri in 1837, and located at Georgetown, where he followed his trade, that of a tailor, until his death. He was a man of splendid parts and was a worthy member of the Methodist church. After his death his widow married F. M. Minoe, of Virginia, and located near Miami. He was a veteran of the Confederate army and was held in high esteem. John D. and Elizabeth Fishback had two children, Margaret (Mrs, Gilbreath) and Jane E.. wife of tlic subject. 1^) Mr. and Mrs. Minoe were born five children, namely : John, deceased ; Alfred T., of California ; Mary C. Mrs. W. M. Coleman: Thomas, a carpenter at Miami; Flora A., Mrs, Gilbert.

Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler are members of the Baptist church, to which they give an earnest and liberal support. Mr, Wheeler has always taken a keen interest in educational matters and for many years has been a member of the school board, being the present treasurer of the board. Though thev have no children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler have made their home a haven and blessing for several orphans, they having cared for and educated four girls, three of whom were married at their home. The last one. whom they took as an orphan at the age of four years, was Maud Hawkins, a daughter of William and Adeline (Guinn) Hawkins. The Rev. Abner Guinn was a pioneer Baptist minister who labored for the salvation of souls through the pioneer settlements. This child Mr. and Mrs. Wlieeler adopted, bestowing upon her all the affection and care that they could have given an own child. She was well educated and became a cultured and accomplished young woman, later becoming the wife of Lex McDaniel. a son of Giles R. McDaniel and grandson of Judge R. E. McDaniel, prominent and well known throughout the state. Lex McDaniel is now a successful business man in Kansas City, and his marriage has been blessed with two interesting children. Kirk and Elizabetli. Both these parents are worthy members of the Baptist chu'-ch at Kansas City, Mr. McDaniel being- a deacon in his church.

James C. Haynie

Descended from one of the ])rominent and lionored pioneer families of Saline county, and maintaining during the subsequent vears an active connection with its agricultural interests, the subject of this sketch is entitled to specific mention in a work of this character, Mr, Haynie is a native son of Missouri, having been born in Miami township, Saline county, on April 2,

1861, and he is a son of Frederick and Eliza J. (Garrett) Haynie. These parents were born in Virginia, the former being the son of Max Haynie, also a native of Virginia, and one of four brothers who came to Missouri in 1836, all locating near Miami. Frederick Haynie was married in Saline coimty, and at once settled on a farm near Miami, where he continued operations until the outbreak of the Civil war, when he enlisted in the cavalry service under Gen. Sterling- Price. He remained in the service until the close of the war, and was once wounded. He saw much hard service and took part in a number of hard-fought engagements and many skirmishes. After the close of the war he remained in Arkansas, where he died in 1885. His first wife remained on the Saline county farm and kept her family together, rearing' them to honorable and respectable lives. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, and her death occurred in 1875. She was a daughter of Col. Laborn Garrett, of Virginia, who, as a pioneer settler, located north of Slater, where he developed a fine farm. In early years, when the militia met in general musters, he held coinmission as colonel of a regiment and was in other ways prominent in the early life of the county. He was also an early teacher and was a member of the Baptist church. His children were as follows: James. Doc, Georg-e, Laborn, Eliza J- (the subject's mother), Nancy (Mrs. Grandstaff), Mary (Mrs. Walker), Ann (Mrs. Storts), Xarcissa (Mrs. Orear). Frederick and Eliza Haynie became the parents of the following children: Rachael died unmarried in 1908, at the age of sixty-six years; Clements, deceased ; Laborn G. ; Charles, who lives in Oregon ; Max ; Narcissa J., Mrs. T. Prophet, deceased: Frederick, deceased; James C. the subject.

James C. Haynie was reared by his mother and received his education in the common schools, also attending one term at Malta Bend. He gave his mother valuable assistance in the operation of the home farm, and after his mother's death the family remained on the place. The subject has continued his farming operations to the present time, having in 1891 located on his own farm in Miami township. He has been very successful and is numbered among the leading farmers of the township. He raises all the crops common to this section of the country and also g'ives considerable attention to the raising and handling of live stock, in both of which lines he is meeting with excellent success. His business dealings are characterized by a spirit of fairness and justice, and among his employes is a colored man who has been with him for fifteen years, Mr. Haynie eventually buying his faithful helper a small farm, where the latter is now making a comfortable living.

seeker, lie lias ire(|iKiiu} »-i\ed on the petit jury and as a member of the scliool board, he being a warm friend of education. His religious membership is with the Christian church, he being treasurer of the local organization. Mr. llaynie married Laura C. Martin, who was born and reared in Miami township, this county, a daughter of John and Amanda ( Crouder) ]\[artin. Her father, who was a native of New York state, was a carpenter and ci'nlractor. being an exjjert mechanic. The Crouder family is from Illinois, fohn Martin was doubly entitled to the term "veteran," having served in both the Mexican and Civil wars, being never wounded nor taken prisoner. He was a member of the Baptist church. He died in 1895, his wife having died in 1867. They were the parents of three children, namely: George, who was accidentally killed at Tacoma, Washington ; Mary, Mrs. L. G. Havnie; Laura, wife of the subject. To Mr. and Mrs. Haynie were bom three children, namely: Ola May, born in 1892; Maxy, born in 1897, died in 1899; Aubrey, born in 1899.

On the 27th day of August, 1905, there passed away another one of those sturdy old pioneers of Saline county who did so much for the development and upbuilding of this section of the state and the influence of whose character is still felt in the community. Dr. John N. Dunlap, who, duringhis active years, was a prominent and successful physician and surgeon at Miami, was born in Staunton, Augusta county, Virginia, July 29, 1822, and was a son of John Dunlap, who was a native of Virginia. The latter became a prominent merchant in his native county, where he continued until 1853, when he closed ont his business and came to Missouri, locating in Atchison county, where he engaged in farming, continuing in this line until his death. which occurred in 1861. He was a worthy member of the Persbyterian church and in politics was a Democrat. He was the father of four children, namely: Robert, a lawyer; James M.. farmer and merchant; Seabrook. a farmer, and John N., the immediate subject of this sketch.

The subject was reared in his native town and secured a good education in the public schools, supplementing this by attendance at the Staunton Academy. At the early age of sixteen years he took up the reading of medicine under the preceptorship of a prominent physician there, which he continued until he was twenty years of age, when he entered the medical depart- ment of the University of Virg^inia, where he took a full course and graduated in 1843. He at once commenced the active practice of his profession in Green Brier county, Virginia, where he remained until October, 1844, when he removed to Miami, Saline county, Missouri, and resumed the practice. At the opening of the war with Mexico, in 1846, Doctor Dunlaj) enlisted in Company K, Second Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry, \\ith which command he participated in a number of engagements and skirmishes in New Mexico. In March, 1847, ^''^ ^'^'^s promoted to assistant surgeon of the regiment, which position he filled until receiving his honorable discharge at Fort Leavenworth, in October, 1847. He then returned to Miami and resumed his professional work, in which he was successfully eng'ag'ed there until 1857, when he moved to Rockport, Atchison county, Missouri. There he went into the mercantile business, but fifteen months' experience in that line satisfied him, and he returned to Miami a poorer but wiser man. Again taking up the practice of medicine, he remained there until i860, when he changed his field of effort to Arrow Rock, this county, where he remained until 1864, when, tiring of being constantly between the two fires. Federal and Confederate, he went to Canada, where he remained until March, 1865, when he resumed his practice at Arrow Rock. Subsequently he returned to the scene of his first success in this state, Miami, and remained there during the remainder of his life. The Civil war left him practically bankrupt, like many others about him, but by hard work and good management he was eventually able to amass a fair competency for his declining years. During- his many years of professional work he always commanded the unbounded confidence of the people and he enjoyed a large and extensive practice. He was an able physician and many extremely difficult cases were successfully handled by him, he being frequently called into consultation by his professional brethren. In May, 1850, Doctor Dunlap married Sarah M. Brown, a native of Virginia and the daughter of Edmond Brown, a prominent farmer and slave owner of that state, who came to Miami township. Saline county, Missouri, in 1830. He was a worthy member of the Episcopal church. To Dr. John N. and Sarah Dunlap were born the following children: Sarah J., ^Irs. Charles Pavne ; Edmond J., a successful druggist at Gilliam, this county; John A., a lawyer at Miami. Mrs. Sarah Dunlap died in June, 1857, and subsequently the subject married Maria Alitchell, a daughter of ^^'illiam ^Mitchell, of Miami. To this union were born six children, namely : Two that died in infancy; Mar\^ M., unmarried; William E., a physician at Dallas, Texas; Arthur H., a civil engineer at Grand Falls, Texas: Robert R., a merchant at Chickasa, Oklahoma.

))iici(ir 1 )unlap was an oniiiiN-uroiis reader and constant student, ever kecpinti" in close touch with the latest advances in the healino^ art, and he was als(^ well informed on all questions of a general nature relating to the public affairs of the state and nation. He was alive to the development and advancement of the best interests of the community in which he lived and had business interests aside from his profession, having conducted a drug store at Miami, as well as being interested in a lumber and implement business. Politically he was a stanch Democrat, though he never aspired to public office of any nature. He was a broad minded, large hearted, intelligent business man, able physician, generous giver, kind neighbor, faithful friend and genial companion, and numbered a host of warm personal friends throughout the community. He acted as preceptor for many young medical students, some of whom afterwards attained to eminent standing in their profession, and by these he is remembered with feelings of reverence and affection.

Among the enterprising and progressive business men of Saline county is numbered the gentleman \vhose name appears at the head of these paragr.nphs. and who is occupying the responsible position of assistant cashier of the ]\Iiami Savings Bank. Mr. Fristoe was born in Lafayette county, Missouri, June II. 1852, and is a son of William and Susanna (Estes) Fristoe, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. The Fristoe family was originally from Virginia, but members of the family were early settlers in Kentucky, where they became prominent and successful farmers, slave owarers and professional men. The subject's maternal grandfather, Littleberry Estes, was also from Kentucky and was a descendant of a prominent family of Virginia or North Carolina. He remained in Kentucky until about 181 5, when he came to Saline county, Missouri, but not being able to make permanent settlement on account of the hostile attitude of the Indians, he took his family to a fort. In 1816 he returned to this county and secured a farm, wdiich he unproved and cultivated for a few years, wdien he sold out and removed to Laiayette county, where he devoted his energies to the improvement of a second fami. He was said to be the first wdiite settler west of Arrow Rock, and, becoming friendly with the Indians, he did much trading with them. He \vas said to have been a man of generous disposition, the latchstring of his door bemg ever on the outside, and his honor and integrity were unquestioned.

He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and Hved a useful and respected hfe. He spent his remaining years at the old homestead in Lafayette county.

William Fristoe, the subject's father, was born and reared in Kentucky, and subsequently became one of the early pioneers of Missouri. He first located in Howard county, this state, spending much time in the vicinity of Old Franklin, and eventually in his prospecting trips drifted into Lafayette county, where he later formed the acquaintance of her who afterwards became his wife. After his marriage he returned to the vicinity of Old Franklin, where he did some farming, and later returned to Lafayette county, where he made permanent settlement and improved a farm, on which he lived until his death, which occurred on December 25, 1879. He was a strong Democrat in his political views, but never aspired to public office. He and his wife were consistent members of the Baptist church, he being a deacon in the same. His widow survived him until 1881. Their marriage was blessed with ten children.

John D. Fristoe was reared under the parental roof and secured a good practical education in the public schools. He then began teaching school, in which line of effort he was employed for several terms. He then devoted himself to the operation of the old home farm, where he remained until June, 1 88 1, when, his parents both being dead, he rented the farm and moved to Denver, Colorado, and engaged in the livery business. Later disposing of this business, he accepted employment with the Denver & Rio Grand Express Company, changing soon afterwards to the Denver Fire Clay Company. Six vears later he came to Marshall, Missouri, and eventually to Miami, where during the following five years he was engaged with G. N. Jackson in the mercantile business. During President Cleveland's administration he was appointed postmaster of Miami, but three years and a half later he resigned this position in order to accept that of depuy sheriff of Saline county. He then moved to Marshall and filled this position satisfactorily for four years, and at the end of his term he became bookkeeper for Rhae & Page Milling Companv, with whom he remained for two years, after which he served two years as deputv tax collector of SaHne county. Li 1901 he was elected assistant cashier of the Miami Savings Bank, which position he continues to fill. In all positions to which he has been called he has performed his duties to the entire satisfaction of all concerned and has acquitted himself with marked credit. He is a splendid accountant and possesses sound judgment, so that he is well qualified for the position which he now holds. He has disposed of the old homestead and has made wise investments, being a stockholder in the Miami

Politically Mr. Fristoe is a stanch Democrat, and has been an active worker in the ranks of his party. He has never been an aspirant for public ofhce. bavins^- been called to each office which he has filled. He is a consistent and active member of the Baptist church, while, fraternally, he is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having filled all the chairs in the lodg-es of both orders.

Mr. Fristoe married Lucy Burruss. who was born in Texas in 1859, the daughter of John H. and Martha (Ballinger) Burruss. Both of these parents were natives of Kentucky, but in an early day moved to Texas, where the father became a successful farmer and stock raiser. Eventually he moved to Saline county, Missouri, making his permanent home at Miami. Because of failing health, he turned over his business affairs to his -sons. He w^as a stanch Democrat in politics and for a number of years he filled the office of justice of the peace. He possessed a classical education and was in close touch with the trend of modern thought on all the great questions of the day. He and his sons took a leading part in the development of the county, among their enterprises being the establishment of a transfer line between Miami and Marshall and the operation of a ferry boat at Miami. He and his wife died at ^liami. respected by all who knew them. They were the parents of seven children, namely: John. Henry, Frank, George, David M., Lucy (wife of the subject of this sketch), and Mary. To Mr. and Mrs. Fristoe has been born one child. John D., Jr.. who will soon graduate from the State Universitv. at Columbia.

Thomas A. Smith. M. D.

'' Dr. Thomas A. Smith, the son of Dr. Crawford E. and Virginia (Penn) Smith, was torn at Experiment, his father's farm, September 10, 1858. His first schooling was from a private teacher at home. When he was about ten years of age, his father, with his entire family, moved down to St. Louis county on a farm belonging to his mother, given her by her father. Dr. George l>nn. the early Saline county physician frequently mentioned in this history. .\ fter a thorough elementary education by private tutors at home, he was sent to Kemper Academy, at Boonville. where he was graduated in June, 1876, afterwards taking a course in medicine at St. Louis. On October 12. 1880, he married Kate Hr)\v;ii-d. daughter of Col. William P. Howard, a prominent

St. Louis merchant. He thereafter moved to the state of Arkansas, where he began the practice of his profession, deer hunting and studying the flora and fauna of that region, resting from the labors of the abbatoir, sometimes called a doctor's office. Remaining in Arkansas about one year, he returned to St. Louis county, where he located and practiced his profession successfully for twelve years. His father having died, leaving him lands in this county, he moved back here with his wife and four children in 1894,- built a house on his lands immediately adjoining the town of Napton, where he has since resided, owning two hundred acres of the best land in the county. Since moving to Saline county he has declined professional business, but has become a successful farmer and extensive cattle feeder, bank director and all-around man of affairs, having abandoned all his sporting habits and proclivities of his early manhood.

Doctor Smith 'has a good library and is a great reader and in fact one of the best infomied and most intelligent men in the countn,^, to all of which his friends and acquaintances must bear testimony. His family consists of his wife and three daughters, the elder daughter being the wife of S. S. Abney. who resides on a farm near the village of Napton.

John Blair

The paternal ancestors of the family of this name in Missouri came originallv from Asheville, North Carolina, but the descendants were long settled and numerous in Kentucky. The subject's maternal great-grandfather, Joseph Perrin. came with his brothers from France, and all settled at Charlotte court house. V'irginia. All were soldiers in the war of 1812 and Gen. Josephus Perrin was in the battle of the Thames. The paternal grandfather. James Blair, who lived near Cynthiana, Harrison county, Kentucky, married, in 1820. Cvnthia Perrin, a daughter of Gen. Josephus Perrin. They moved to southern Indiana and four children were born to them, namely: James, Josephus Perrin. Leander and Amanda. James Blair died at his Indiana home, and sul)sequently his widow returned to her old Kentucky home, where she died. James Blair was a cousin to Gov. Francis P. Blair, of ^Missouri, and his sister, Amanda, became the wife of Maj. Hugh Newell, of Revolutionan- war fame. The families whose blood flows in the subject's veins - the Perrin s, Blairs and Berrys - were of those fine old Virginia families of whom we hear and read so much. Josephus Perrin Blair, who was born in ll.-irrison C(»unt\-. Kentucky hccaiiie prnmincnt in several lines ;in(l rose to ])i)siti()ns (.f intliienco in his coniniunity. I'nr }ears he was a merchant at I5errv and L'oleniansxille. in 1 larrison connty. was elected and re-elected justice of the peace for many terms, and held other ])laces of trust. Throughout his hfe he was an enthusiastic temperance man and lost no opportunity to advocate the cause of sobriety. As Harriscju county was the scene of his life's activities, so it witnessed his departure when his eyes closed on this world in i<)07, after he had completed his eighty-seventh year. In early manhood he married Alvira Berry, whose parents were born in Harrison county, where the \illage of Berry was named in their honor. Col. George W. Berry, brother of Mrs. Blair, commanded a regiment in the Federal army during the Civil war. and was killed in an engagement at Cynthiana, Kentucky. His son, Cant. Robert Berry, was in the Confederate army; he died at Lexington, Kentucky, in 1909. The first Mrs. Blair died in 1859, after becoming the mother of seven children, namely : James Calvin, the eldest, resides at Okmulgee, Indian Territory; Martin Luther, deceased; Amanda, widow of B. C. Day, lives at Colemansville, Kentucky ; Emma, wddow of James H. Swdnford, is a resident of Covington, Kentucky; John; Joel, deceased, and Clay, who also is a resident of Covington. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Blair married A. M. Limerick, of Colemansville, Kentucky, and there were five children by this union, namely: Roger P., the eldest, who was a member of the Kentucky Legislature from Harrison county wdien only twenty-four years old, is now an undertaker at Berry; Robert Lee. the third child, is a resident of Cincinnati ; Mrs. Mamie Allen resides in the state of Washington ; Charles and the younger child are both deceased, the latter dying at birth.

John Blair, the fifth child by his father's first marriage, was born in Harri.son county, Kentucky, Januaiy 15, 1849, ^"^ spent the first thirty-five years ni his live in his native place. As the schools w^ere poor at best and entirely broken up during the Civil war, his opportunities for education were limited. For ten years he w^as engaged in the general mercantile business at Boyd and Bern-. He sei-ved an apprenticeship in telegraphy and bookkeeping under G. B. Durrant, w^orked for him six months and then purchased his interest in the general merchandise business. In 1884 a cyclone destroyed the town in which he lived and in the same year he removed to Missouri. Settling at Marshall in Scjitember, he engaged in the retail grocery business and continued in that line for twelve years. In 1900 he was elected mayor of Marshall, re-elected two years later and made a fine ofificial record during his two terms. He was instrumental in building ten miles of paved streets and had all the old boarrl walks replaced by fine concrete and brick pavements. He also acted as police judge during- his incumbency as mayor, and tried over eight hunch'ed cases in his judicial capacity. He had two hundred forty ordinances passed, affecting the welfare of the city, and altogether set an excellent example of an ofificial intent only on the public good. When he took office the city was burdened with an old water-works debt of one hundred twenty thousand dollars, which he succeeded in compromising for forty thousand dollars. A new warer plant was installed, a new location selected and paid for and deep wells put down, aft'ording an abundance of pure water for fire and commercial purposes. The city became the owner of the plant and has one of the best water works in the state, operated at a low cost to the tax payers and obtaining a lower rate of insurance, x^fter leaving the mayor's office Mr. Blair was eng"aged four years in the real estate and fire insurance business. In 1908 h.e was elected county treasurer on the Democratic ticket and began serving his term on January i, 1909.

October 27,, 1873, ^^^"- Blair was married in Pendleton county. Kentucky, to Nannie, daughter of James C. Garrard, a farmer of prominent family connections in that section, who died in 1889. Mrs. Blair died February 4, 1889. after becoming the mother of five children, namely: Wilder G., the eldest, is a resident of Kansas City ; Edwin B. is a conductor on the Santa Fe railroad, and lives in Raton, New Mexico; Kate, wife of G. F. Durrant, has one child, Nancy B., and resides with her father; James G. is an employe of the Santa Fe Railroad Compan3\ in New ^Mexico, and Frank P. remains under the parental roof. Mr. Blair is a Mason, Knight of Pythias, and has belonged to the Christian church since he was seventeen years old.

Churchill J. Blackburn

The gentleman to a brief review of whose life the following lines are devoted is prominently connected with the journalism of Saline county, being the proprietor and editor of the Blackburn Record, one of the most popular papers of the county, comparing favorably with the best local sheets in this section of the state in news, editorial ability and mechanical execution. The county recognizes in Mr. Blackburn not only a keen newspaper man, but also a representative citizen, whose interest in all that affects the general welfare has been of such a character as to w^in for him a high place in the confidence and esteem of the people.

Churchill J. Blackburn was born in Covington, Kentucky, on the loth day of July, 1862, and is a son of Frank A. and Lydia A. Blackburn. When the subject was six years old the family came to Saline county, Missouri, and located on a farm, a part of which is the present home of Mr. Blackburn. The latter received his education in the common schools, supplementing this bv four years' attendance at the Missouri State University, taking- the medical course and graduating in June. 1883, with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He then took a course in the Bellevue Hospital Medical College, New \'ork City, where, in March, 1884, he also received the degree of Doctor of Medicine. Immediately upon the completion of his professional education. Doctor Blackburn entered upon the active practice in (ireene county, this state, where he remained three years, at the end of which time he located on his fatlier's farm, where he gave his attention tO' its operation during the following four years. In 1891 Doctor Blackburn and his brother, Marshall P., went into the drug business at Blackburn, in which they were successfully engaged until 1903, when the Doctor changed his line of effort, buying the Blacklmni Record, which he still owns and publishes. The Record is a live and hustling sheet, a faithful chronicle of the current happenings and a positive force in the community. The paper enjoys a splendid circulation, and is a welcome visitor in the homes where it goes. Doctor Blackburn is a man of splendid personal qualities and enjoys a large circle of warm personal friends, who esteem him for his genuine worth.

Politically Mr. Blackburn gives an active support to the Democratic ])arty and is a member of the county central committee. His religious membership is with the Presbyterian church at Blackburn, of which he is a deacon. Fraternally he belongs to the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, in which he has been honored officially, having served as worshipful master of the blue lodge, high priest of the Royal Arch chapter and eminent commander of the commandery of Knights Templar.

John Jacob Smith

It is not an easy task to describe adequately a man who has led an eminently active and useful life and who has a position of relative distinction in the community with which his interests are allied. But biography finds its most perfect justification, nevertheless, in the tracing and recording of such a life history. It is, then, with a full appreciation of all that is demanded, and with a feeling of satisfaction that the writer essays the task of touching briefl)- upon the details of such a record as has been that of the honored subject whose life now comes under this review. John J. Smith, of Sweet Springs, Saline county, Missouri.