Cedar Township (part 2 of 3)

Is a son of John and Jane (Wilson) Feely, and was born January 2, 1827, in the State of Ohio. He left his native State when about eight years old, living in Indiana two years, when he came to Missouri. He lived in St. Louis two years, and then went to his father's, in Cole county, Missouri, and from there the family moved to Cass county. He was selling goods in Harrisonville when the war broke out. Casting his lot with the Confederacy, he enlisted in the State Guards in 1861, and afterwards in Price's army, Sixteentli 'Resiment, Company K (of which he was captain), Trans-Mississippi Department. He served four years in the army, and only when Lee surrendered, and the cause so dear to his heart was hopeless, he laid down his arms and accepted the situation, as all good soldiers do. At the battle of Lone Jack he received a gunshot wound in the arm, which literally tore away the muscles. He was in the battles of Pea Eidge, Prairie Grove, Jenkins' Ferry, and Helena. He was married December 27, 1866, to Miss A. J. Watkins, of Cole county, and has been blessed with four children, all of whom are now living - Laura, John Alexander, D. Postlewait and Beulah. He is now selling general merchandise in Wilton, Boone county, Missouri, and is also postmaster. He has been engaged in the mercantile business aboutthirtytwo years, fifteen of them at his present home. In connection with his store he has a steamboat landing, and does a general commission business for the farmers in the country. He also ships about twentyfive thousand railroad ties every year, making that business a specialty.

Dr. William Winston Findley

The subject of this sketch was boru in Rodgersville, Hawkins county, Tennessee, December 15, 1829. He is the son of John B. and Margaret (Winston) Findley. The elder Findley was born in Orange county, Virginia. Mrs. Findley was a native of Halifax county, Virginia. They removed to Alabama in 1844, settling in DeKalb county, removing from there to Madison county. The subject of this sketch first learned the printer's trade, afterwards the duties of a druggist, and for several years clerked in a drug store. He then read medicine under Dr. Carter, at Lebanon, Alabama, for four years, at the same time occupying a position in a drug store ; attended first course of lectures in 1854-55 at Nashville Medical Institute, and a second course at Marion (Alabama) Medical College, where he received the degree of M. D. After that he was in the drug business up to the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted under Capt. Thomasson, in Company E, Fourth Alabama ; was afterwards transferred to Capt. Higgius' company, Twelfth Alabama; was at Seven Pines, both battles of Manassas, and at Sharpsburg. He then went to Richmond and took charge of one of the hospitals of that city. He bore away with him numerous testimonials both in reference to his skill and of gratitude from those he had faithfully served. Rejoining the army as a soldier,.

he was captured by the enemy and taken to Rock Island. While a prisoner at that place he was appointed medical steward in the hospital, and was of much service to his fellow-prisoners. When released he came directly to Boone county, Missouri, where he has lived ever since. He first stopped in Perche township, in what is known as Blackfoot, where he taught school for several years. He has been practicing medicine for about ten years. He was both a soldier and a physician during his service in the army ; was severely wounded at Manassas, and was sent to Richmond, where he remained in the hospital for three months. He was never married.

Michael Fisher

Mr. Fisher is the son of George and Mary Ann (Harness) Fisher, both of whom were natives of Virginia. The mother lived to the advanced age of ninety-two, dying in 1881, having spent her entire life within less than a mile of where she was born. On the paternal side, Mr. Fisher is of Irish descent, and on the maternal side, of Dutch origin. Jacob Fisher, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, died in Virmnia in 1835. Michael was born on his father's farm in Viro-inia, on the 17th da}^ of August, 1811, and was the second son and child of a family of eight sons and three daughters. He was reared and educated in his native State, and has been a farmer all his life. In 1837 he came to Boone county, Missouri, and settled on the Missouri river, near Nashville (now defunct). He moved to the farm where he now resides in 1846, his place being now a large, finely-improved farm, six miles southeast of Columbia, on which he built his present dwellinghouse in 1855. Mr. Fisher was married in Virginia, August 19, 1834, to Miss Rebecca Cunningham, who died November 18, 1839. His present wife was Phoebe Ann, daughter of W. L. Woolfolk, of Boone county, to whom he was married January 4, 1853. Mr. Fisher takes great interest in educational afiairs, and has served as school director for thirty-four years, being a member of the district board at this writing. He has been a member of the Bonne Femme Baptist Church for thirty-eight years, and has always labored zealously for the cause of advancement, morality, and religion. Besides the homestead farm, Mr. Fisher is owner of other lands in the fine old county of Boone.

State. The subject of this sketch was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, June 16, 1811. He was the youngest of a family of twelve sons and three daughters, of whom four sons are now livino:, all in Boone. Mr. Forbis spent most of his youth in Oldham county, about thirty miles from Louisville. He came to Boone county in 1837 and settled on the farm where he now lives, two and one-fourth miles northwest of Ashland. The farm had been entered before, but Mr. Forbis improved it. He built the house he now occupies in 1838. He was married May 28, 1845, to Miss Ann Eliza Blanton, of Boone county, daughter of Burdette Blanton. She died, September?, 1865, leaving two sons and four daughters. Mr. Forbis was again married, September 3, 1868, to Mrs. Eliza Self, who died February 9, 1879. He has two sons and two daughters living in this county. Mr. Forbis is an official member of the New Liberty Baptist church.

Alexander Eobert Gibbs was born in Bedford county, Virginia, June 4, 1815. He was the fifth son and seventh child of a family of nine sons and six daughters. In his tenth year he removed with his parents to Kentucky where he grew to manhood. Was brought up on the farm and in early life commenced trading in stock, buying in Kentucky and driving to Virginia, North Carolina and Alabama. Was married in Lee county, Virginia, March 9, 1847, to Maiy J. Gibson, daughter of Zachariah Gibson. By this marriage they had four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom are living except the oldest son, who was drowned in early boyhood. Mr. Gibbs came to Missouri in 1851 and settled on the farm where he now resides, six miles northeast of Ashland, and fifteen miles southeast of Columbia. There are 260 acres in this tract. He owns a large body of land on the Missouri river. Mr. Gibbs deals largely in thorough-bred stock, principally cattle.

Nathan G. Hagans

Is the son of Levi and Charlotte (Graham) Hagans and was born in Kentucky. His father moved to Missouri in 1842 and settled in Lafayette county where he lived a year, when he moved to Boone county, where he died in 1854. Nathan, the subject of our sketch went to California in 185- and was g-one about thirteen months. He lived in California seven months, having made the trip in a wagon drawn by oxen. He came back by sea via New Orleans. He has been married twice. The first time to Miss Eebecca Wilcoxen by wtiom he had six children, four of whom are alive. His second wife was the widow of Samuel Wilcoxen, and the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Peak. Mr. Hagans is of Irish origin upon his father's side and inherits their good qualities of head and heart. He keeps the landing upon the river known as Hagans' landing and handles and ships about 12,000 ties per year. He is one of the very best citizens in a county noted for her number of men of sterling worth.

Thomas G. Hagans

Is the son of Levi and Charlotte (Graham) Hagans ; was born August 27, 1846. His father came to this county from Allen county, Kentucky, in 1843, and settled in Boone county, near Bnrlington. His father died in 1854, after farming in this county for eleven years. Thomas is a bachelor living alone on his farm. He devotes his time to farming and gardening, making the cultivation of watermelons a specialty. He lived four years in Buchanan county, four in Callaway and one year in Miller county, thence back to his present home where he has since lived. He is one of the yeomen of the country, such men as are relied upon by all governments to make them strong at home and respected abroad.

James S. Hick Am

The subject of this sketch is the son of John and Lucinda (Collier) Hickam and was born in Boone county, September 18, 1835. His father was a native of Virginia and emigrated to Cole county, Missouri. In 1834 he came to Boone where James was born. At theae^e of nine, his father moved to Henry county, and then to Barry county. From Barry he moved back to Henry and from thence he moved to Cass county. From Cass he moved to Bates county and finally back to Cole county again where he died in 1856. At his father's death James went to Maries county, where the three counties of Maries, Osage and Miller corner upon each other. He lived there 12 or 13 years engaged in farming. From there he moved to Cooper county and lived there about four years, when he moved back to Boone, the county of his birth. He has been engaged in farming all his life until the spring of 1882, when he rented out his farm and engaged in the grocery business. He married, March 13, 1856, Miss Elizabeth Barnhart, daughter of Hoover and Elizabeth Barnhart. Seven children are living, viz., Salina Frances, Minerva C, John W., Radford,

Eliza Evelyn, Eleanor and Conley. Mr. Hickain was a Confederate soldier under General Parsons, 9th Missouri, company C. He was captured at RoUa and taken to St. Louis and incarcerated in McDowell's college. He was afterward sent to Alton until the war was nearly over, when he was exchano;ed at Vicksburo-.

Thaddeus Hickman

The subject of this sketch is the son of William Hickman, of Bourbon county, Kentucky. His mother was Mary Tureman, a native of Mason county, Kentucky, Thaddeus Hickman was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, February 14th, 1828, and was educated in the district schools of his neighborhood, He was one of two sons of a family of eleven children, six of whom are now living. After becoming of 'age he managed an estate belonging to his fiither and brother. Afterwards he commenced farming on his own responsibility in Pettis county, Missouri. The war having commenced, he left his farm and returned to Boone county, but did not actively engage in business until the close of the war. In 1867 he opened a store at Burlington, where he remained until the spring ot 1875, when he moved to the old Tyre Martin farm, south of New Salem Church, where he now resides. He now turned his attention largely to breeding thoroughbred cattle. His stock was selected with great care from the best herds in Kentucky. By close and careful attentiou to business, he has attained much celebrity as a breeder of short horn cattle. His herd is one of the best in the country. One of his cows, Jenny Lind 7th, is winner of many prizes, among others a prize in Scotland ; first prize as two-year old at Michigan ( 1872 ) State fair, and fine prizes subsequently. He has always purchased of the leading importers and keeps none but the best. He has cattle from the best herds of Kentucky, also from the herds of John P. Sanborn, Michigan ; Ben Sumner, Connecticut, and D. S. Pratt, of Brattleboro, Vermont. Mr. Hickman is a member of the Ashland grange.

Thaddeus Bryan Hickman is the son of David M. Hickman, one of the old pioneer settlers of Boone county. He visited this section of the county as early as 1817. Mr. Hickman did not return until 1822, when he came to stay. He was married in Kentucky to Miss Cornelia Bryan. He purchased a large body of land in this county, his real estate consisting of 3,000 acres. Thaddeus was born November 22d, 1829. He was the fourth son and fourth child of a family of six sons and one daughter, all of whom, except one son, are now livmg - four in Boone county. He was educated at Bonne Femme Academy, completing his studies in 1849. Since 1860, Mr. Hickman has followed farming. He lives about midway between Columbia and Ashland. He has traded largely in stock. ' He is now engaged in raising thoroughbred stock. He was married in Louisiana, May 1st, 1860, to Miss Louisa Hickman, of Eapides parish. He is a member of the Bonne Femme Baptist church.

George Hubbard

George Hubbard is the son of John and Mary (Ballou) Hubbard, natives of Kentucky, where their son George was born November 17th, 1805. They emigrated to Callaway county, Missouri, in 1831, and to Boone the year following, settling the place where Mr. Hubbard now resides. The subject of this sketch is the fourth son and fourth child of a family of four boys and two girls, two sons and one daughter of whom are now livino-. Mr. Hubbard has been a farmer all his life. He was married in Kentucky, August 12th, 1829, to Miss Patsy H. Gibbs, daughter of Alexander Gibbs. They have three sons and six daughters, of whom two sons and four daughters are living, all in Boone. Has been a member of New Salem Baptist church since 1840. His farm consists of 400 acres, situated six miles northeast of Ashland and fifteen miles southeast of Columbia.

Rev. E. D. Isbell, a prominent Baptist minister, and, at this writing, pastor of New Salem church, Cedar township, is a native of Paris, Bourbon county, Kentuck}^, where he was born October 17th, 1825. His parents, James and Fanny Isbell, were natives of Virginia, having emigrated to Kentucky about the year 1820. Mr. Isbell was educated at Georgetown, Kentucky, where he graduated in 1846. He then attended the Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating in 1851, The year following he commenced the regular pastorate with the Beal Street Baptist church, Memphis, Tennessee. His health having failed, he returned to Kentucky in the summer of 1854. Was afterwards pastor of several churches in Kentucky, and president of Augusta College, Bracken county, for several years, and professor in Georgetown College. He came to Missouri in the winter of 1873, and stopped at Macon City until called to the pastorate of the Baptist church at Columbia, where he labored quite successfully for four years. During this time there were about three hundred additions to the church. He next served the church at Fayette, Missouri, for two years, during which time the membership was doubled. In 1879 he took charge of the New Salem church, and has preached for that congregation ever since. He has here met with about the same success that attended his labors elsewhere. Mr. Isbell was married March 5th, 1846, to Miss Sarah E., daughter of Joab and Jane Wheat, of Paris, Kentucky. They have one son, Harvey W., who was educated at Georgetown College, Kentucky, and at West Point military academy, New York. He afterwards studied law, but never practiced his profession. He is also a journalist and a writer of ability. He has been connected with a number of papers in Missouri, but is, at this writing, engaged in teaching. He is married, and now makes his home at Nevada, Missouri.

born May 10th, 1826. He is a posthumous child, his father havins: died before he was born. His father settled in what is known as the Boone's Lick country, in Howard county, Missouri. After his fiither's death his mother came to Columbia, and, being poor, the older boys were "bound out," and an aunt took the only daughter. The subject of our notice was adopted by L. L. Pace, and reared upon the farm which Mr. Johnson now owns. He went to the country schools and what was then called Rockbridge Academy, and, later, he attended the University for three years. He has been a farmer all his life, and is one of Boone's well-to-do, staunch citizens. In 1849 he went with a party to New Mexico, when the Far West was the Eldorado of all the young, and many of the old men of the country. Shortly after leaving Missouri he took the cholera, and died, as his comrades thought. All preparations were made for his burial, when they discovered that their cattle had strayed off. So they postponed the obsequies until the wandering oxen had been found. Upon their return, great was their joy when they saw signs of life in the friend they were about to bury alive. By careful nursing he was restored to health, and continued his journey to New Mexico. He only stayed in the West a short time, when he set his face toward the rising sun, and came back to Missouri, the garden of America. He was married to Miss Dorothy Ann Payne, daughter of James and Lois Payne, of this county. His wife died July 27th,

1865. He has three children, 'all living : Laura Alice, Spurgeon G. and John E. Miss Laura went several years to the University, and is a regular graduate, taking the full classical course. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Baptist church at Nashville, this county.

Joseph Waters Johnston

John T. M. Johnston, father of Joseph, came from Kentucky to Boone county when a boy, and settled, with his parents, near Columbia, being among the pioneers of this county. His wife was Minerva Waters, and of this pair the subject of this sketch was born, August 29th, 1848. He first saw the light on his father's farm, and was the second son and third child of a family of four sons and four daughters, all but two of whom still reside in Boone county. He acquired his education in the neighborhood schools in the vicinity of his old home, in the Ashland school and in Jones' Commercial College of St. Louis. In the fall of 1866, he first engaged in business for himself, opening a general store in Ashland, which he conducted for three years. In 1869 he formed a partnership with A. G. Paine, and they did business till the fall of 1871. He then formed a partnership with J. G. Wiseman, which lasted till 1880. Mr. Johnston then became a member of the firm of Bass, Johnston, Brooks & Harris, with whom he is still in business at this writing, their business depot being known as the " Trade Centre." He is also a member of the Ashland Mill Company, and a director of the Farmers' Bank. In 1870, he built the Johnston Hotel, and in '77 erected the livery stable at Ashland. He was one of the originators of two important enterprises of his town, viz., ths mill project and the bank. He is also secretary of the " Ashlaud Stock Sales." rSee history of Ashland]. Mr. Johnston was married at Bonne Femme church, November 5th, 1880, to Miss Julia Harris, daughter of Judge James Harris, deceased. They have one child, a daughter. He is a member of the Baptist church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity and A. O. U. W.

J. G. Jones

Joseph Glenn Jones is the son of Mosias Jones, a native of Kentucky, who emigrated to Missouri in 1805, settling first in St. Louis county. In 1818 he came to Boone county, then almost a wilderness. He was a member of the first grand jury ever empanelled in the county. He settled on the south end of the Two-mile prairie. On this farm the subject of this sketch was born, June 7th, 1825. He is the fourth son and seventh child of a family of six sons and six daughters, all of whom lived to maturity and became members of the New Salem Baptist church. Of this family four brothers are alive at this writing. Three brothers and one sister are living in Boone county. Mr. Jones lived on the home place until 1848, when he purchased and removed to a farm near where Claysville now stands. He resided on this place until the spring of 1878, when he removed to Ashland, intending at the time to give up business. He bought a fine farm adjoining the town, which he still cultivates. During the war he was arrested by the Federal authorities and taken to Jefferson City. From there he was sent to Gratiot street prison, St. Louis, where he remained for several months, being finally transferred to Alton. When released from prison he returned home and was allowed to remain with his family until the troubles were over. Mr. Jones has handled a great deal of stock, and devotes much attention to diseases of horses and cattle. He is now a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist church, also a member of the Masonic order, meeting with the Ashland lodo-e. He also belongs to the Ashland Grange. Mr. Jones's wife is a native of Tennessee. They were married in Cedar township. May 11, 1847. They have three children, two sons and one daughter, the latter by adoption.

W. E. Jones

William Elijah Jones, is the son of Christopher H. Jones, a native of Madison county, Kentucky. He came to Boone county with his brothers, Mosias and Lyne Jones in 1818, being among the very earliest settlers of this county. Christopher Jones was married in Kentucky to Miss Martha Yates. Emigrating to Boone county, soon afterwards he settled on the farm now occupied by Elijah, at which place all his children were born. The subject of this sketch was born October 23d, 1841. He was the sixth son and twelfth child of a family of six sons and seven daughters, of whom three sons and three -daughters are now living - four of them in Boone county. Mr. Jones was reared on the farm and educated at the common schools of the neighborhood. In 1861 he enlisted in Gen. Clark's Division of Missouri State Guard, being a member of the Sixth regiment. He served in this regiment for six months, when he was transferred to the Ninth Missouri Infantry with which command he remained until the dose of the war. He participated in the battles of Lexington, Pea Eidge, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, Jenkins' Ferry, and numerous skir- mishes of less note. Surrendered in June, 1865, and returned to his home in Boone county, where he has remained ever since. His farm is situated two miles west of Ashland. Makes the breeding of fine hogs a specialty. He was married, February 26th, 1867, to Miss Mary S. Forbis, daughter of E. W. Forbis, of Boone county. They have one son and two daughters.

Dr. James Albert Kerr is the son of Wm. Kerr, a farmer and a native of Frederick county, Va., and Isabella Castlemane Kerr, born in Clark county, Va, The doctor was born on his father's farm March 6th, 1838. He was the youngest child of a family of fifteen children, nine boys and six girls. Three of the boys still survive. The doctor was educated chiefly at the Winchester (Va. ) University. In the spring of 1854 he entered the drug store of David Ricketts, of Baltimore, and remained one year. The next year he served with J. B. Moore, in the same business, in Washington, D. C. The next year lie "was with John Keeshan, Cincinnati, and the next two years with Alex. Leitch & Co., St. Louis. In the spring of 1859 he became book-keeper for Rufus Fitch & Co., stationers. He then made a trip to Texas and was absent six months. On his return, in 1861, under Dr. J. N. Edwards, of Jefierson City, he continued the study of medicine, which he had already begun while serving as a druggist. He received his diploma from the St. Louis Medical College, in 1862. In March, 1863, he began the practice of his profession at Cedar City, Callaway county. He remained there two years, or until the spring of 1865, when, having been drafted into the Federal service as a common soldier, and not wishing to fight against the South, his sympathies being with that section, he excused himself ( !) and went to Salt Lake Citv. Here he practiced for thirteen months. From the spring of 1866 till the ensuing fall he was in Helena, Montana. He then came to Boone county, and settled in Ashland, and here and in the surrounding country he has ever since been actively engaged in the practice of his profession.

May 17, 1870, Dr. Kerr married Miss Sophia A. Nichols, a daughter of Robert Nichols, a farmer, and an old resident of Boone county. They have had born to them six children, three boys and three girls. Of these one boy and two girls are still living. The doctor is a member of the Ashland Baptist church and belongs to the Ancient Order United Workmen.

Walter Thomas Lemon

Was the ninth born of a family of ten children, five sons and five daughters. His parents were Eobert and Amanda (Mars) Lemon, and Walter T. was born on his father's farm, one-half mile west of Columbia, December 27, 1853. Two of his brothers and four of his sisters attended the first school under Prof. Tandy Orear, in the old brick house, repaired for the " model school " department of the University. The subject of this sketch, took his course through the University, graduating from the medical department in 1876. He began the practice at Vandalia, in Audrain county, Missouri, remaining there nine months, and then coming to Boone county, where he has since been engaged in the practice of his profession. At Ashland, where he resides at this writing, he has been associated with Dr. J. T. Rotiiwell. In the winter of 1879-80, Dr. Lemon attended lectures at Bellevue Medical College, New York, and received his degree from that institution in the spring of 1880. He was married, March 15, 1881, at Mexico, Missouri, to Miss Nannie, daughter of Rufus Pearson, a prominent merchant. They have one child, a daughter. Dr. Lemon belongs to the A. O. U. W., and is an earnest and consistent man in whatever he believes to be right. His father is, at this writing, still living, and resides on the old farm. His mother, however, is dead, having departed this life in January, 1857.

Leasel Littlebury Lindsay

This gentleman was born October 24, 1814 in Spartanburg district,. South Carolina. He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Warford) Lindsay. His parents being poor hired him out to the neighbors to help carry on their forms. He grew to manhood in the neighborhood of his birth, and is without text-book education. When he was twenty years of age he left home and learned the tanner's trade. Then he came to Boone county, Missouri, in 1834 and has resided here ever since. He located in the vicinity of Union settlement, near Union church on the Perche. He lived there a year and then moved to where he now lives or in close proximity to his farm. He is a farmer, but has carried on the business of milling for about seventeen of the twenty-three years since he moved to the old homestead. He was married June 4, 1837, to Miss Adeline A. V. Edwards, in this county. She was the daughter of Presley and Mary J. Edwards, who had moved to Missouri from Tennessee some years before. He is the father of twelve children, five of whom are dead. Mary E. (deceased), born April 18, 1839 ; Eliza J., born March 1, 1841 ; Sarah Margaret, born December 18, 1842; Zerelda A., born January 1, 1845; Jezreel, born September 28, 1847 ; Jasper, born April 22, 1849 ; Cassy C. P. (deceased), born February 23, 1853; Newton, born February 15, 1856; Frances Ellen (deceased), born August 2, 1858 ; Adeline Lenora, born January 23, 1861 ; Leasel and James, twins (deceased), born April 1, 1864. He is aMason - member of the lodge at Ashland. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. He is a good citizen, enjoying the esteem and confidence of his neighbors, as an evidence of which, he has been a justice of the peace for six years.

Dr. Martin was born February 7, 1835. He received a good common school education in the schools of his neighborhood. In 1854 he began the study of medicine, with his uncle. Dr. Meredith Martin, of St. Louis, and graduated from the St. Louis Medical College four years later, or in 1858. After his graduation, he practiced in Boone county for about five years. He spent the winter of 1863-4 in Bellevue Medical College, New York, from which noted institution he received a diploma in the spring of 1864. He then returned to Ashland, where, and in the county generally, he practiced his profession extensively until 1881, when he became president and superintendent of the Ashland Mill Company, and this position he still holds. May 11, 1859, Dr. Martin was married at Providence, Boone county, to Miss Annie Tuttle, a daughter of Judge Gilpin S. Tuttle. Of this union two children, a son and a daughter, have been born. The doctor has been a member of North Salem Baptist church for about thirty years .

R. H. Martin

Eobert Hudson Martin is the son of Nathan and Mary (Hill) Martin, natives of Kentucky, who emigrated to Boone county, Missouri,^ in 1838. Eobert was born in Todd county, Kentucky, December 27th, 1820, and was educated at home, his father being his only teacher. As the elder Martin was a good scholar, the son's education was not neo;lected, as it mio-ht otherwise have been, for in Robert's boyhood there were no public schools in that section of country. He was the fourth son and seventh child of a family of eleven children, six sons and five daughters, of whom only five are now living. Mr.

Martin crossed the plains to California in 1850, returning home in 1851. In 1852 he bought and moved to the farm where he now resides, one and one-half miles north of Ashland. He was married, December 14th, 1848, to Miss Nancy E. Harris, a native of Boone county. They have had ten children, eight daughters and two sons, of whom six daughters and one son are now living. Mr. Martin has given special attention to stock raising and has made the business quite profitable. He is a member of the New Salem Baptist church, also of the Ashland lodge, A. F. and A. M. Mrs. Martin died September 9, 1881.

The professional gentleman whose name heads this sketch is the son of Lincoln K. and Isabella Martin, and grandson of Wayne Martin, who came from Madison county, Kentucky, to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1816, and to Boone county in 1818. His grandfather was, therefore, one of the earliest settlers of the county and was one of the founders of the Bonne Femme Baptist church, who left it to found the New Salem church. Dr. Martin's mother was a daughter of Abner Nichols, who came to Boone county in 1825, and he (Robert Sidney) was born on a farm one-half mile from Ashland, this county, July 18, 1833. He was the second of a family of eight boys and two girls, five of the former and one of the latter still surviving, and all residing in this county. Dr. Martin attended the district schools in his boyhood, and thus acquired the elementary part of his education. In 1856, he began the study of medicine with his uncle, Meredith Martin, of St. Louis, and also attended the St. Louis Medical College, from which he gratuated in 1858. In the winter of 1859-60, he took a course of lectures at the Jefierson Medical College in Philadelphia, from which he received his diploma in the spring of 1860. He had begun the practice of medicine in Ashland, in 1858, and returning there, after finishing his course, he resumed the practice, which he has built up to be both extensive and lucrative. He had not practiced to any extent, however, when the war came on and he entered the Confederate service as surgeon of the 6th Missouri regiment of infantry, Clark's division of Gen. Price's army. He was in the battles of Boonville and Pea Ridge, and after the latter, was assigned to the hospital service until May following, when he returned home. Dr. Martin was marled, October 3d, 1860, to Mary L. Blanton, of Kentucky. Three sons and four daughters have been born to bless this union, all of whom survive at this writing. The doctor is a member -of the New Salem Baptist church, and also of the Ashland lodge of A. F. and A. M.

Wellington Tilman Maupin is a son of W. C. and Elizabeth Scott Maupin, both natives of Albemarle county, Virginia. They came to St. Charles county, Missouri, in 1835, and to Warren county in 1837, where Mr. M. engaged in merchandising in addition to farming. Here Wellington T. Maupin was born January 16, 1838, being the third child and second son of a family of four sons and two daughters. In the spring of 1845 his parents removed to St. Louis, and in the fall of the same year to Boone, settling on a farm and also keeping a store at Nashville, ten miles southwest of Columbia. Here young Maupin improved the educational advantages afforded by the common schools of his neighborhood, and attended them whenever possible, his education being mainly the result of his own efforts. In 1857 he entered the dry goods house of Stephens, Conley & Smith, at Columbia, and here remained one year, the next year becoming deputy postmaster. Afterwards he was for five years salesman for Hume & Park, dealers in general merchandise, and then became a member of the firm, which then took the name of Hume, Park & Co. In 1867 he engaged as salesman with Barth, Victor & Myer, general merchants. In 1870 he engaged in the grocery trade in partnership with Mr. Allen, the firm being Allen & Maupin. In 1875 he disposed of his interest in this business and for the next two years was a salesman, first for Riggins & Orear, and afterwards for Moss & Prewitt. In 1877 he came to Ashland, where he has since been engaged in merchandising, at first *' on his own hook," and subsequently, in September, 1881, becoming a member of the firm of Wiseman, Maupin & Co.'

November 5, 1863, at Kansas City, Mr. Maupin married Miss Rebecca E. Wilson, of Lexington, Kentucky, daughter of an American officer who fell in the war with Mexico. To them have been born four children, two only of whom are now living. Mr. Maupin has been a member of the M. E. church. South, since 1854. He belongs to Twilight Lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Columbia, and also to the Good Templars. He has been several times a delegate, and is now delegate elect, to the annual Methodist conference of Missoqri. In 1871 he was licensed by his church as an exhorter. He was at one time superintendent of the Columbia Sabbath school, and is now superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school at Ashland.

Mrs. Mary M. Murry

The maiden name of Mrs. Murry was Glasgow. Her father, Nathan Glasgow, was one of the early pioneers of Missouri. Her mother's maiden name was Graham. Mrs. Murry was first married to Erastus King, of Callaway county, in 1848. Mr. King died in 1856, leaving three small children, all boys. In the spring of 1865 Mrs. Murry moved to the farm upon which she now resides, ten miles southeast of Columbia, containing 480 acres. Two of her sons, Nathan and John G. King, live with her. In 1874 she was married to Andrew Murry, who died in 1876. Mrs. Murry's sons were all educated at Westminster college, Fulton, Missouri. One son died in infancy.

P. Henry McKenna was born in Jefferson county. New York, March 19, 1839. He is the son of James and Margaret (Bruton) McKenna. His father was a farmer, and the son was brought up in that avocation. He joined the Union army at the breaking out ot the war, becoming a member of Company C, First New York light artillery, with which he served through all the most prominent battles of the Army of the Potomac. He took part in sixteen of the hardest-fought engagements of the war; participated in the battles of Bull Eun, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Falling Waters, Antietam,the battles of the Wilderness and around Richmond. He was married September 15, 1870, to Miss Julia, daughter of Otis and Rosette Legate. They have four children living - Charles Edwin, Laurena Henry, Fred, and Bertha. The subject of this sketch was left an orphan at an early age, and commenced work for himself at three dollars a month. He not only had to care for himself, but for several younger members of the family. He owns about 400 acres of land near Claysville, and one of the finest views in the State. His house stands on a high bluff, back from the river about one and a half miles. He is the postmaster at Claysville. He is a genial, whole-souled man, a kind neighbor, and worthy citizen. He has by his own labor accumulated a competency, and enjoys it as a reasonable man should.

Thomas Garland Old

Thomas Garland Old, blacksmith, is the son of S. M. and Elizabeth (Nichols) Old. His parents were Kentuckians, who emigrated to Boone county, Missouri, where the subject of this sketch was born,.

February 6th, 1844. The elder Old was a farmer, and the son was reared on a farm and worked at that business himself. Commenced working at the blacksmith's trade six or seven years ago. Settled at in November, 1881. Was married May 18th, 1876, to Virginia, daughter of George Mack Hickam, of Boone county. They have two children, Hezekiah and Luvestie. Mrs. Old's father was born and raised in Boone county. Her mother came from North Carolina.

Rev. David Ott

David Ott, Sr., father of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Virginia. He emigrated first to Kentucky and then to Missouri, landing in Boone county in 1826. He first settled about six miles southwest of Columbia, where he remained two years. He then moved to Perche bottom, where he remained until 1844, when he removed to a place northeast of Columbia, remaining there two years, thence to a farm below Burlington, where he lived until his death, March 17th, 1857, aged sixty-three. He was a wheelright by trade. The subject of this sketch was born May 13th, 1830. His mother's maiden name was Susannah Perkins. She was a native of Virginia, moving first to Kentucky and then to Missouri. She was married to David Ott in Rock Castle county, Kentucky. David Ott, Jr., lived in Boone county until 1859, when he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, where he resided until 1862, when he moved to Linn county, where, in 1870, he was ordained a minister of the Baptist church, and was engaged in the ministry until he came to Burlington. Went to Texas in 1877, where his first wife died in 1878. Was in Texas about a year and a half. Eeturned to Carroll county and engaged in the ministry for a while as a missionary, then returned to Boone. While in Carroll county was pastor of Coloma and Bethlehem churches and supiDlied the church at DeWitt. After returning to Boone he preached for the Burlington church for one year. Was first married September 21st, 1853, to Miss Matilda A., daughter of William and Mary Risk, natives of Kentucky. Have five living children by the first wife: Nathan B., A. L., J. B., M. F. and John P. The first four named are living in Carroll, the last mentioned is with his father. Mr. Ott was married the second time January 8th, 1878, to Mrs. Sarah (Nichols) Chase. Mr. Ott was in the Union army about twelve months, being a member of Company C, Forty-third regiment, Missouri Volunteers. He was for a while a lieutenant in the "Bobtail Militia" of Carroll county. He is a Mason and a Granger. Was

The subject of this sketch was a native of Maryland, but was reared in Virginia. After he grew to manhood, he emigrated to Mason county, Kentucky, where he was elected sheriff for two terms, discharging the duties of that office satisfactorily. He then moved to Lexington, Missouri, and was living there when the gold fever of " '49 " took so many of Missouri's best citizens to California. While he was absent in California his family moved to St. Francois county, where they remained about a year, and then moved to Ste. Genevieve, where, after about a year, they were joined by Mr. Peck, who had come back from California. They then moved to Boone county in the fall of 1852, and settled in Columbia. He died in Johnson county, Missouri. He made considerable money in California, but was taken sick among strangers and his money melted away. He was married the first time to Miss Ann DeBell, of Kentucky, who died after being married five or six years. By this marriage they had one son, who died in California. He married the second time Miss Frances C, daughter of Edward Wood, Esq., of Fleming county, Kentucky, by whom he had eight children, only three of whom are living, E. H., born in Washington, Mason county, Ky., July 26th, 1841; F. W., born in Lexington, Ky., February 8th, 1850, and O. P., born January 1st, 1853. They were reared mostly in Boone county. E. H. and F. W. are in the drug business at Ashland under the firm name of Peck Bros., where they have been since March 19th, 1879. E. H. Peck learned the drug business in Columbia, and is considered a first-class pharmacist. He took quite a trip through Texas, Indian Territory and Kansas. After coming back to Columbia he was postmaster there, and then went into business for himself and succeeded admirably. He was educated at subscription schools and at the University. He was one of the charter members of the Knights of Pythias Lodge at Columbia, and has been city treasurer of Ashland for two years. His father and mother were strict members of the Old School Presbyterian church. The Pecks were all descendants from three brothers, who came over from Ireland, and upon the mother's side were of French and German extraction. Thomas Stone, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, was one of their mother's ancestors. .

Eli Penter

Is the son of Martin and Nancy A. (nee Tate) Penter, and was born on his father's farm in Independence county, Arkansas, February 7, 1836. When but thirteen years old he went to Oregon, where he attended the common schools, the Salem Institute and the Winchester Academy. From the spring of '62 till the fall of '65, he was engaged in trading in the mines of Oregon and Idaho, transferring supplies from the head of navigation to the interior mines, doing a wholesale and also a jobbing business. In the fall of ^65 he sold out at Idaho City^ and came via Salt Lake City and Denver to Omaha, and thence on to Quincy, Illinois, where he spent part of the succeeding winter, winding up with a visit to his old home in Arkansas. His coming ta Boone county was in April, 1866. The three years succeeding he spent in farming and in teaching in this county. In the fall of 1867 he entered the University of Columbia, in the Sophomore class, graduating with honors in the class of 1870. During his last year at the Uijiversity he was an instructor in that institution. After leaving the college he became the teacher of the public school at Ashland, which position he filled for three years, engaging in the study of law at the same time. June 6th, 1873, he was admitted to the bar at the session of the circuit court at Columbia. He has since been eno;ao;ed in the practice of his profession, and in attending to his duties as a notary and in the business of conveyancer and real estate agent. April 1st, 1875, in connection with J. W. Johnson, he began the publication of the Ashland Bugle, and continued the same for two years. During the troubles with the Indians in Oregon, Mr. Penter served six months in the Oregon volunteers ao;ainst the savao-es, and was in two reoular engagements and a number of skirmishes with them.

November 9th, 1881, Mr. Penter was married to Miss Maggie B. Johnston, daughter of Rev. J. T. M. Johnston, of Boone county. Mr. P. is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Knights of Pythias. In politics he is a Democrat ; for a number of years he was a member of the county central committee, and has fi'equently been sent as a delegate to his party's county, senatorial and State conventions.

Micajah Gibson Proctor

Is the son of Micajah and Nancy (Sullins) Proctor, and was born November 14th, 1819, in this county. His father and mother were both natives of Kentucky. His father died in 1819 and his mother in 1824, here in Boone. His father settled on the Big Bonne Femme, about four miles and a half south of where Mr. Proctor is now living. Upon the family's breaking up at the death of his parents he lived with a brother of his mother until he was sixteen years of age, when he went out to fight life's battles for himself. He was without means or education, the facilities for schooling being very poor in those early days. The first year he worked for wages, and received pay for every day with the exception of one half day which he worked upon the road. At the close of the year he had saved $120. He went to school nine months and again resumed work. He then taught two terms of three months each. He married on November 1st, 1844, Miss Julia Ann Ballinger, daughter of Elijah and Mary Ballinger. His wife is a native of South Carolina. They have had ten children, five of whom are now living - James E., Mary E., Micajah Gibson, Jasper Emmett and Charles Everett. Himself and wife are members of the Old School Baptist church. He was a volunteer in the Mormon war, but never saw service, as the trouble ceased before he arrived at the rendezvous. His father forted and farmed near Boonville when he first came here because of the hostile Indians near there. Mr. Proctor has been a school director for forty years, with the exception of a year or two. He has a splendid farm, nearly all acquired by his own industry and good management. He is one of Boone's substantial citizens and a clever gentleman.

David Rice

David Rice was born in Hardin county, Kentucky, September 4th, 1800. He is the son of John and Patsy (Johnson) Eice. When nineteen years of age, he came to Boone county. His father came a year later. They settled at Boone's Lick. In 1821 moved to the Bonne Femme, four miles southeast of McConathy's mill. He was a farmer, and his son, David, was brought up in the same occupation. Was married, March 22d, 1829, to Miss Sallie, daughter of Higgason and Nancy Harris. They have had nine children, five of whom are now livino- : Higgason H., Julina, John J., David Barton and Sarah E. Mr. and Mrs. Rice are both members of the Baptist church. Mr. Rice has been a communicant for sixty years. Mr. Rice had a contract for furnishing lumber for the capitol building at Jefferson City, and rafted to that city three hundred pieces of timber. Mrs. Rice has a counterpane which she spun and wove with h^r own hands sixty years ago.

Htggason H. Rice

Is the son of David uiid Sarah (Harris) Eice, and was born in Boone county, Missouri, June 6th, 1831, and has lived in the county ever since. He entei-ed the hind from the United States Government upon which he lives. He married Miss Mary S. Cropper, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Anne (Mitchell) Cropper, of Cooper county. By this marriage he had seven children, all living : David G., John R., Franklin D., Penelope W., Lelia B., Wm. F. and Mary S. His first wife died in June, 1874. His second wife was Miss Sarah E. Sappington, daughter of Wm. Sappington, by whom he had three children: Sarah E., Tyre H. and Palmer. His second wife died January 2d, 1882. Mr. Rice is a member of the Missionary Baptist church, and has been a deacon about 27 years. He is one of the oldest Masons of the county, having been at the institution of Twilight Lodge, at Columbia.

John J. Rice is the son of David and Sarah Rice, natives of Kentucky, but among the first settlers of Boone county. Mr. Rice came to Missouri in 1818, and settled on the Bonne Femme creek. His wife, Sarah Harris, came with her parents, in 1819, settling in the same neighborhood. David Rice moved, in 1835, to a farm neai' Claysville, where he now resides. On this farm his son John was born March 17th, 1836. He grew to manhood on this farm, atteuding the schools of the ueighborhood. During the war he was in Illinois, where he engaged in various occupations. In the spring of 1865 he was married to Miss Isabelle Nichols, of near Ashland, daughter of John F. Nichols. After his marriage Mr. Rice removed to a farm he had previously purchased, three miles from Claysville. Here he remained until the spring of 1872, when he moved to his present home, one mile north of Ashland, on the gravel road. His wife having died iu 1879, he married Sallie Douglass, a native of Boone county and a descendant of the first pioneers. Mr. Rice has four children, three sons and one daughter. He has been a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church since he was twenty-three years old. He is also a member of the Ashland Lodge A. F. and A. M., and a member of the Grange.

Mrs. Cornelia Ann Robinson H74 History Of Boone County

(afterwards McClelland), in 1827, and was partially educated at Bonne Femme Academy. In 1829 she was married to David M. Hickman, after whose decease in 1856, she remained a widow for fourteen years. She was then, in 1870, married to Elder J. M. Robinson. At an early age she had professed religion, and was baptized by Elder R. S. Thomas, and was ever afterwards an energetic member of the Baptist church. She united in an eminent degree the various qualities necessary to the supervision of any amoimt of work, regardless alike of former methods or extent. Each fall she had from six to eight of the better kinds of York carpets woven, and made with her own hands some eighty or more garments, besides entertaining a great number of visitors annually. On many occasions she has been known to entertain over night from thirty-five to forty persons !

For many years, later in life, she was in feeble health, and spent much of her time in visiting friends throughout the country, travelling over the greater part of the continent. She gave liberally of her means to the poor and needy, never stinting her purse where she thought she could do an act of real charity. This remarkable woman wrote her own last will and testament. A correspondent says of her in an obituary: "Mrs. Robinson was a lady universally beloved for her gentle, womanly nature and true. Christian character. Amiable, unusually kind, charitable and affectionate in her feelings, she was beloved by hosts of friends." Another writer says: "Well do I remember her in my early boyhood when I played with her children as school-fellows and oftentimes visited her attractive, beautiful home, which was the seat of refinement and unsparing hospitality. Everything about her reflected jieatness, order and gentility, and her devotion to her friends, her neighbors and her church was indeed remarkable. She was always first at the house of God and the last to leave the altar of prayer. She permitted nothing to interfere with what she conceived to be her duty, and was fearless in its performance. Her presence was iiever a restraint to the young, but, by her gentle manners, unselfish charracter and kind words, she imparted joy and freedom to all."

R. A. Roddy, Deceased

R. A. Roddy, late a prominent business man of Providence and vicinity, was born in Tennessee, December 6th, 1831. Came to Boone countv with his widowed mother in 1836. He was married

Mrs. Cornelia A. Robinson

October 26th, 1852 to Miss Sallie G. Tuttle, daughter of Gilpin Tuttle, of Boone county, Missouri. His father and mother were natives of Soutli Carolina. Mrs. Roddy's maiden name was Lewis. They were married in South Carolina in 1824 and removed to Tennessee the year following. The elder Roddy died in 1835. Mrs. Roddy came to Boone county, Missouri, the year following, and lived here until her her death in 1860, having previously married James Dunn. She brought four children with her to Missouri, Francis T., Robert A. and James H. Robert A. was born December 6th, 1831. Was reared on the farm five miles south of Providence and was educated in the common schools of the county. When about twenty-one years of age he commenced farming and continued in this business until 1868. He was also largely engaged in the tobacco, hemp, and stock trade. In the spring of 1869 he bought the interest of Mr. George Haydon in a store at Providence, thereby becoming the partner of W. P. Tuttle, the firm's name being Roddy & Tuttle. Mr. Roddy was drowned, October the 5th, 1877, while on his way to St. Louis, on board a steamer, with hogs for that market. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist church, also of the Masonic lodge at Columbia. Seven children were born to him. James G. , Robert A. , Margaret A. , Albert and Arthur are living. Two, Willie and Lucy, are dead, the former having been killed by a wagon, at the age of five years, the latter dying in February, 1881. The family still live at Providence. Robert is in the mercantile business with Turner S. Riggs and T. R. Courts, under the firm name of R. A. Roddy &. Co. Mr. Conrts left the firm in September, 1881.

Dr. John T. Roth Well

Dr. Rothwellwas born in Garrard county, Kentucky, July 11, 1840. His father, Fountain Roth well, a native of Virginia, now resides in the above named county, where he has spent the greater part of his life, being a large farmer and stock-raiser. His mother, Jennie Rothwell, was a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of Naaman Robberts, an officer in the war of 1812. John was the fifth child and fourth son of a family of seven children. Of his brothers. Rev. W. A. Rothwell, M. D., now resides in Moberly : James M. Rothwell was captain in the Federal army, and is now an extensive coal miner in Kentucky ; Samuel D. Rothwell was a lieutenant in the Federal army ; Gideon B. Rothwell is now living on the old homestead in Kentucky, His sister is the wife of Rev. W. A. Cravens, of Carthage, Missouri. The doc-

He commenced the study of medicine in March, 1858, with Dr. W. A. Rothwell, who then lived in Callaway county, Missouri, and continned with this gentleman until May, 1860, entering the St. Louis Medical College in the fall of the latter year. He was married in St. Louis to Miss Anna M. Cuthbert, daughter of Mrs. Cuthbert, principal of Cuthbert Academy, St. Louis, Missouri. Li March, 1861, he commenced the practice of his chosen profession in Boone county, Missouri. During a part of the years 1861 and 1862 he was surgeon in the Confederate army ; he then resumed the practice in this county, and continued it until the year 1874, when he went to Colorado with his invalid wife. Returning from that State two years later, he again commenced the practice in Ashland, this county, where he still lives. He was again married May 2, 1860, to Miss Savilhi J. RufFner, who was a daughter of Peter J. RufFner, a large farmer and one of the early settlers of Boone county. Of this marriage one son and one dau2:hter were born, of whom the son is still livino^. Dr. Rothwell is now practicing with Dr. W. T. Lemon : is a member of the Methodist church and of the town council of Ashland ; an excellent physician, and an estimable citizen.

Lewis Shelnutt

John G. and Rachel Shelnutt, the parents of Lewis, were natives of Georgia. They came to Boone county, Missouri, in 1847. Lewis was born in Georgia, December 12, 1844. He is the second son and sixth child of a family of four boys and thi-ee girls, of whom two sons and three daughters are now living. He was reared in Cedar township, and educated at the district schools of the neighborhood and at Columbia. In 1863 he enlisted under Capt. Cook, in Company F, Ninth M. S. M. In February, 1865, he was transferred to Capt. James B. Decker's company, of same regiment, in which he served until the 13th of July foUov^^ing ; took part in several eno-ao-ements, in one of which he had a horse shot under him. After his discharge he engaged in business at Columbia ; in 1868 went to farming, and in 1874 moved to the farm which he now occupies, three miles northwest of Ashland. Mr. Shelnutt was married April 2, 1869, to Miss Susan F., daughter of William Blackburn, of Boonq^ county. They have four sons and three daughters.

Dr. Sittou is the son of J. T. and Priscilla (May) Sitton, and was born on a farm two miles from Fulton, Callaway county, Missouri, March 8, 1822. His father was a native of Tennessee, and his mother of Kentucky, though they came to Missouri in an early day, where they became acquainted and were married. Di*. Felix Gr. was the ehlest of a family of four sons and one daughter, the latter being deceased. One of the brothers resides at Ashland, in this county, and the other, Albert G. Sitton, is in the medical practice at Claysville. The subject of this sketch attended the common schools of his native county, and acquired a knowledge of algebra, natural philosophy, etc., at the school of Mr. Woodsworth, near Williamsburg. At that time he was eighteen years old. For the next two years he engaged in teaching, also continuing his studies in private. In the spring of 1845 he commenced the stud}' of medicine under Dr. E. Rackliffe, of Portland, Callaway county, at the same time earning the means to prosecute his studies by his own industr3^ Two years later he went to St. Louis, where he finished his medical course and received his diploma from the St. Louis Medical College. He began the practice four miles north of Ashland in 1849, boarding first in the family of Mr. Strode, and iH-acticing in that part of the county. In 1855 he moved to Ashland, where he has since resided and practiced his profession. June 14, 1846, he enlisted in Capt. Rogers' company of Col. Doniphan's regiment, and served in the Mexican war in. the "Army of the West," under Gen. Kearney. On account of failing health, however, he was discharged from service, and returned home in August. In the following May, his health being recovered, he went to St. Louis to continue his studies in the hospitals. Dr Sitton was first married January 4, 1853, to Miss Susaii Strode, daughter of Jacob S. and Frances Strode. She died September 14, 1871, having borne four sons and two daughters, all living but one son. The doctor was again married February 4, 1877, to Miss Clara J. Roberts, daughter of John S. and Sallie Roberts, and granddaughter of the Roberts who owned the land on which part of Ashland now stands. By the last marriage he had two girls. Dr. Sitton has been a member of the New Salem Baptist church since 1852, and twenty-two years of that time he has served as moderator. He is an active temperance man and a strong prohibitionist. The historians of this work are much indebted to Dr. Sitton for a <1e-

Alfred Slack

John Slack, the father of Alfred, was a native of Pennsylvania. He emigratedto Kentucky in 1810 and to Boone county, Missouri, in 1819. His mother, Mary (Caldwell) Slack, was a native of Kentucky. Alfred was born February 21, 1821. He was the fourth son and fifth child of a family of six sons and two daughters, two sons and one daughter of whom are now living. Gen. William Y. Slack, of the Confederate army, killed at the battle of Pea Ridge, was an elder brother. Alfred was a student of the State University from the opening session of that institution until he completed his studies. After leaving the University, he spent two years in Columbia, clerking in a store. In 1843, the elder Slack having been appointed tobacco inspector by Governor Reynolds, which necessitated his removal to St. Louis, Alfred took charge of his farm and managed it for him during his absence. In the spring of 1850 he crossed the plains to California Avhere he remained for two j'ears devoting his attention to mining. Returning in 1852, he located at Boonville, where he engaged in the mercantile business until 1881, when he came to Boone county, where he now resides. He is living nine miles southeast of Columbia upon a farm of 350 acres. He was first married in Cooper county to Miss Nannie O'Brien, who died in 1865. Afterwards he married Miss Marv A. Stark, a native of Boone county, and sister to Newman B. Stark. Has had three children, two daughters and one son, of whom one son and one daughter are living.

Francis M. Smith

Francis Marion Smith is the son of William Smith, a native of Mercer county, Kentucky. He came to St. Louis at an early day and to Boone county in 1818 with Peter Ellis, whose daughter he married. He settled on a farm in the vicinity of Ashland, which he finally improved. Upon this farm the subject of this sketch was born. February 18, 1840. Was raised on the farm and educated in the common schools of the neighborhood. Has had charge of the farm upon which he now lives since 1864. Has always followed the occupation of a farmer and a dealer in stock, principally cattle and mules. Mr. Smith was married in Audrain county, September 14, 1864, to Miss Hattie J. Pearson, daughter of Richmond Pearson. They have two sons. SmirtM.h has been a justice of the peace since 1880. He is a

William Smith, Deceased

William Smith was the son of George W. Smith, of Kentucky. He was born on his father's farm, in Mercer county, Kentucky, April 24, 1797. He was the oldest of three sons and four daughters. Of these one son and three daughters are now living : Washington in Arkansas, Mrs. Shoults in Boone county, Mrs. Piatt in St. Louis county, Mrs. Graves in Texas. William came with his father to St. Louis county, Missouri, in 1816, where the elder Smith lived until his death. Li 1818 William came to Boone county in company with Peter Ellis, Sr., whose eldest daughter he married October 29, 1818. This was the first marriao-e ever celebrated within the bounds of what now constitutes Boone county, then part of Howard county. Ten children were born of this marriage, seven sons and three daughters. They lived to see all their children grown, married and settled, most of them within a few miles of the old home. After his marriage Mr. Smith moved to Callaway county, where he remained seven years. In 1827 he returned to Boone county and settled on the land now owned and occupied by his son, F. W- Smith. In 1842 he built a large brick dwelling in which he lived and died, his death occurring May 24, 1872. Mrs. Smith died May 1, 1876. Mr. Smith was a zealous member of the Methodist church. For twenty-five years his large mansion was used as a place for holding religious services. He was an enterprising, thrifty, public-spirited citizen, doing all in his power to promote every enterprise that was calculated to benefit his people. He was an active, zealous worker in the cause of education and gave liberal support to every scheme looking to a higher and better system of public education. He subscribed largely to the State University and lived to see and realize the fruits of his generosity. Although his life was spent in retirement, he left a name and reputation that will ever survive him. He was a good man and a useful citizen. '>

Hiram Smith

The subject of this sketch is the son of William and Nancy (Ellis) Smith. He is entitled to the distinction of beino; the first white child born in Boone county of parents who were married in this county. He was born on the old Peter Ellis farm, August 18th, 1819. He is the eldest of a family of seven boys and three girls. Remained with his parents until 1845, when he removed to the farm upon which he now resides, consisting of 300 acres, adjoinhig the old homestead. Was married December 19th, 1844, to Miss Mary A Hubbard, a native of Boone county, and daughter of Daniel Hubbard, one of the early pioneers. By this marriage they have had four sons and two daughters, of whom three sons are now livino-. Mr. Smith is a memberoftheNew Salem Baptist church. He is largely interested in stock raising and has some choice high-grade cattle. His farm is finely improved. His three sons are all married. David H. is a merchant at Mexico, Missouri ; Dr. William E.. is located at Carrington station, Callaway county, and Thomas B. is a farmer and resides in this county.

Peter E. Smith, Deceased

Peter Ellis Smith was one among the oldest native born citizens of Boone county. His father, William Smith, came to Boone county in 1818. He married Nancy, eldest daughter of Peter Ellis, Sr., the progenitor of the Ellis family of Boone county. The subject of this sketch was born March 28th, 1821. He was the second son and second child of a family of seven sons and three daughters, five of whom are now living, all but one in Boone county. When five or six years old, his father moved to the farm now occupied by F. M. Smith. He remained on this farm until his marriage, February 26th, 1846. His first wife was Miss Nancy Moseley, daughter of William Moseley, of Boone county. Mr. Smith had a fine farm of 500 acres, situated seven miles northeast of Ashland and twelve miles southeast of Columbia. He was a successful breeder of thoroughbred cattle. Was a member of the Methodist church. Had four children, two sons and two daughters, of Avhom only one daughter is now living. The first wife having died in 1872, he was again mariaed, July 26th, 1874, to Mrs. Lorinda J. Wheeler, daughter of John Crobarger, of St. Louis.

John E. Smith

John Ellis Smith is the son of William and Nancy (Ellis) Smith, who were among the first settlers of Boone county. The subject of this sketch was born on the old Smith farm, in Boone county, October 15th, 1830. He was the fifth son and sixth child of a family of seven sons and three daughters. He was reared on the farm and educated at the common schools of the neighborhood. He lived on the home place until 1859, when he bought the farm, where he now lives, which contains 320 acres and is situated six miles northeast of

Ashland. He is largely interested in agriciilture and is an extensive dealer in stock. He was married in Callaway connty, October 9th, 1856, to Miss Mary J. Boyd, daughter of Thomas Boyd, now a citizen of Benton county, Missouri. They had four sons, three of whom are living. Mr. Smith is a member of the Methodist church.

Gilpin Spencer

Is the son of Perry and Eliza Jane (Wiseman) Spencer; was born on the farm where he now lives on the 5th day of February, 1835. His father was born in Talbot county, Maryland, and was engaged in business in Baltimore for several years. Financial reverses overtook him and he came West and engaged in farming, which he continued until his death in 1862. His son Gilpin is living upon the old home place, attending strictly to business, handling stock and raising grain, of which wheat is his specialty. He was married, December 10th, 1862, to Miss Sarah C. Hubbard, daughter of George and Patsy Hill (Gibbs) Hubbard. They have three children living and one dead, All)ert B., Sallie Carrie (deceased), George Perry and Susannah. Himself, wife and oldest son are members of the Methodist church at Burlington, which church he was instrumental in building and is now one of the leading members. His is a fine farm containing ovei" six hundred acres of choice land.

Joseph 1. Sterne

The son of Thomas and Nancy (Ingles) Sterne, was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, May 2d, 1828. His ftither was a native of Virginia, and his mother of Kentucky. His mother's parents were Joseph and Mary (Bryant) Ingles. His grandmother on his mother's side was a niece of Daniel Boone. He was married October 28th, 1852, to Miss Emma Coleman, daughter of Whitehead and Elizabeth (Powell) Coleman. By this union they have had seven children, six of whom are living, Thomas W., James G., Frank, Mary B., Dixie, Kate and Lizzie, deceased. He is a member .of the Masonic fraternity and his wife is a member of the Missionary Baptist church. He has been engaged in farming prett}'^ much all his life, and is a good citizen and clever gentleman.

Thomas W. Sterne

Mr. Sterne is the son of Joseph and Emma (Coleman) Sterne, and was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, January 20th, 1854. His father moved from Kentucky to Boone county, Missouri, when Thomas was about three years old, where the young man was reared. He was married, October 9th, 1881, to Miss Annie L. Wright, a daughter of Hale T. Wright. Mr. Sterne has a good common school education and is regarded as one of the most worthy young men of his section, He is a member of the Masonic lodge at Ashland and his wife is a member of the Baptist church.

Judge William Porter Tuttle

Judge William Porter Tuttle is the son of John Tuttle, a native of Virginia, who, when a young man, went to Kentucky on horseback, and while there married Susan Elliott, a native of that State. They emigrated to Boone county, Missouri, about the year 1826, and settled five miles southwest of Columbia. They were members of the Presbyterian church, in which faith they lived and died. The subject of this sketch was born January 20th, 1834. He was the youngest of a family of three boys and three girls, all of whom are now living except one sister, Mary Jane, who died in 1841, at the age of eighteen. All of the family, except one, are living in Boone county. Porter was reared on his father's farm. At the age of sixteen he entered the Missouri State University, taking the full course as prescribed by that institution. After completing his studies he entered the store of Gilpin S. Tuttle, at Nashville, Boone county. Two years later he was married to his cousin, Nannie P. Tuttle, daughter of his employer. He then went into partnership with his uncle at Providence, under the firm name of G. S. & W. P. Tuttle. They did business until they were obliged to close the store on account of their political opinions. This was in 1861. In the summer of that year he enlisted in Capt. Samuel Tuttle's company, of Col. McKinney's regiment. Confederate army. He took part in the battles of Drywood and Lexington. While recruiting on this side of the river, was captured, December 15th, 1861. Was sent a prisoner to McDowell's College, St. Louis, where he was soon afterwards prostrated with a severe attack of small-pox, remaining from the 25th of December, 1861, until March, 1862, in the hospital. Recovering at last, he was released from prison on taking the oath of allegiance to the Federal Government. On his return he resumed business at Providence under the firm name of Thomas P. & William M. Tuttle. In 1864 they were robbed three times by guerillas, and once by the Federal soldiers. He now gave up the mercantile business and went to freighting across the plains to New Mexico, and finally to Montana, the work being in the interest ot the Federal Government. In 1867 he returned to Providence and resumed the merciintile business with George Haydon & Co. Two years later Mr. Haydoii sold to R. A. Roddy and the business went on in the name of Roddy & Tuttle. Mr. Roddy was drowned, October 5th, 1877, and Mr. Tuttle associated in business S. J. Conley, with whom he is still doing business under the firm name of Tuttle & Conley. They do a large mercantile, grain and stock business, and are largely interested in farming. Judge Tuttle has had three sons and five daughters born to him, four of whom - Charles T , Annie R., Marion L., and Victoria R., are dead. The living are Sallie, William M., Porter H., and Clara E. Mr. Tuttle was elected judge of the Boone county court in 1880, and is, at this writing (summer of 1882), a candidate for re-election, with a fair prospect of being his own successor. He was commissioned postmaster at Providence in 1879, which position he resigned on being elected a judge of the county court. He has been a member of the Baptist church for twenty-seven years. Mrs. Tuttle has been a member of the same church for twenty-eight years. They united with the church at Old Nashville and were immersed in the Missouri river. Has been a member of the Ashland lodge of A. F. & A. M. since 1862.

J. Lucas Turner

James Lucas Turner is the son of Major Henry Smith Turner, who ] ^. was born in King George county, Virginia, April 1st, 1811. He entered West Point Military Academy in 1830, graduating in 1834. In his class were Gen. Halleck and Major John H. Lee, now living On SCraduatino;. was commissioned brevet second-lieutenant of First Dragoons. Became adjutant at regimental headquarters in July, 1836, which position he held for two years. Was commissioned firstlieutenant March 3d, 1837, and aid-de-camp to Geii. Adkinson in July, 1839. After which he was sent by the War Department, with two of his fellow-graduates, to the cavalry school of France, for the purpose of studying the system of tactics taught at that institution with a view of preparing a manual for the United States army. Spent two years in this work. Returning home in 1841, he was made adjutant of his regiment and stationed at Fort Leavenworth, where he remained until 1846. Was breveted major for gallant service on the frontier, and resigned in 1848. In 1850 was appointed assistant treasurer for the government at St. Louis, which position he held for three years. In 1853 engaged in the banking business with James H. Lucas and Gen. W. T. Sherman, remaining with the St. Louis firm until 1857, when lie went to San Francisco, where Lucas, Turner & Co. had a branch house. Major Turner was married to Julia Hunt, daughter of Capt. Theodore Hunt, of the U. S. A., a first cousin of Gen. Robert E. Lee. Mrs. Turner is the granddaughter of John B. C, Lucas and Ann L. Hunt, who was the daughter of John Baptiste

Charles Lucas, of Normandy, France. He was educated for the bar, and emigrated to America, settling at Philadelphia. He was a member of the legislature and ju(5ge of the common pleas court of that city. In 1803-4 was a member of Congress, resigned his seat to accept the office of commissioner of titles for the province of Upper

Louisiana. J. Lucas Turner was born in St. Louis, September 25th, 1854, where he remained until his family removed to Philadelphia, in 1863. In 1866 the family returned to St. Louis, and J. Lucas went to Orleans, France, where he studied for three years. Returning to the United States, he completed his education in 1869 at Georgetown College, District of Columbia. In 1874 he went into business in St. Louis as stockholder and director of the Harrison Wire (company. He remained in this business for two years. For two years following was connected with the Lucas bank, St. Louis. His health failing, he retired from the bank and moved a short distance into the country. In 1880 he removed to Boone county, settling on the farm where he lives at this writing. He has a fine place of six hundred acres located twelve miles south of Columbia. Mr. Turner was married, November 15th, 1876, to Miss Bertha G. Chouteau, of St. Louis, daughter of Henry Chouteau, Jr., and granddaughter of Henry Chouteau, Sr., who was killed in the Gasconade bridge accident, while a passenger on the first train over the Missouri Pacific railroad. He has one son and one daughter. Mr. Turner is the tenth child and eighth son of a family of ten sons and seven daughters, of whom ten - five of each sex - are now living His eldest brother, Capt. Thomas T. Turner, was a member of Gen. Ewell's staff. Wilson P. H. Turner was firstlieutenant in Col. Pelham's light artillery, and was killed at the second battle of Manassas. His uncle, Thomas Turner, was admiral in the United States Navy, and had command of the navy yard at Philadelphia. Mr. Turner devotes his entire attention to breeding thoroughbred horses and Jersey cattle. His stock is not excelled on the continent for purity of blood and lineage. With a determination to excel in this business, he has spared neither time, pains nor money in stocking his excellent farm with the finest grade of horses and cattie that could be purchased. It is too soon for him to realize the bright hopes which he reasonably cherishes, but the day is not far distant when the attention of all lovers of fast and beautiful horses will be turned to this splendid collection, the nucleus of which cannot be excelled in this country.

Thomas Gilpin Tuttle

Mr. Tuttle is the son of John Tuttle, a farmer, who was a native of Virginia, and born near Bull Run creek, where so much hard fighting was done during the civil war. John's wife, and Thomas' mother, was Susan Hall Elliott, a native of Kentucky. The subject of this sketch was born on his father' s farm , in Boone county, July 20, 1831, where he continued to reside till 1864. His education was obtained in the schools of his neio-hborhood, which he attended durinof boyhood. The winter of 1858-59 was spent in Texas. In January, 1862, he, being a Southern sympathizer, was arrested by order of Gen. J. B. Douglass, of the M. S. M., and confined in Gratiot street (St. Louis) prison, and was also held at Alton. He was released in the latter part of June following, but had to swear allegiance and give a bond of $4,000. Returning home he cultivated his farm till he sold it in the spring of 1864. He then engaged in the mercantile business in Providence, this county, with his brother. He was twice robbed by Anderson's men, and was also effectually cleaned out by the Federals, under Gen. Fisk.

In the spring of 1865, he, with two brothers, went to freighting across from Fort Leavenworth to Colorado and Montana. In December, 1865, he moved his family to Saline county, where he farmed and fed stock for two years. He bought a farm in the spring of '68, eight miles west of Columbia, where he lived ten years, until his removal to Ashland in '78. There he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, where he still resides. He also cultivates a farm adjoining the town on the south. Mr. Tuttle was married June 19, 1855, to Gillie C, daughter of James S. Lowery, of Boone county. She died in 1872, and he was again married in '74, to Miss Georgie E. Tuttle, daughter of Judge Gilpin S. Tuttle, of Boone county. Mr. Tuttle is the father of two sons, oldest born in 1875, and younger in 1882.

William Cornelius Vanausdal

The subject of this sketch was born in Bridgeton, St. Louis county, Missouri, December 4, 1841. He is the son of Wm. M. and Mary Ann (Robertson) Vanausdal. His father was from Greenbrier county, Virginia ; and his mother was a native of South Carolina. His father was drowned oflJ" the steamer Belle St. Louis while on his way to St. Louis in the fall of 1876. He and his family came to Boone county in April, 1852. He was both a blacksmith and house-carpenter, but the last years of his life he worked at carpentering exclusively. He built many of the best houses in and around Ashland. Mrs. Vanausdal's brother. Jack Robertson, and her brother-in-law, Wm. Fallon, were the first to carry the United States mail across the plains from St.

Louis to California upon horseback. Wm. C. Vauausdal, our subject, was educated at Florissant, St. Louis count}^ and at Ashland College, under the principalship of J. T. M. Johnston and Dr. H. M. Chevins as assistant. When the war broke out he enlisted in Capt. Martin's company, C. S. A., and was at the battle of Boonville. After Martin's company was disbanded he joined Strode's, and was captured and imprisoned at the University. After his release he started to Salt Lake City, but abandoned the idea and went down to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he remained about two years, and returned to Missouri. He went to St. Louis and went into business with Harris & Pe, mule brokers, government contractors, etc., for whom he worked a year. He then came back to Boone and engaged in farming and stock trading. He made several trips to the Indian Territory for cattle, and continued in the business for two years. He next sol^ goods in Ashland for Godlove, Payne, Haden & Co., and Wiseman & Johnston. From there he went to Jefferson City and clerked for Crow, Roach & Stokes in 1872. After two years he came to Claysville, and, in conjunction with Thomas McKenna, he did a general merchandising business. He sold out in March, 1881, and went to farming and handling stock for about a year. He now gives his entire attention to the tie business. He purchased a steamboat and piloted her successfully for about sixt}^ trips, buying and freighting his immense number of ties to the different points upon the river. Mr. Vanausdal was married the 8th of October, 1872, to Miss Martha Jane, daughter of E. W. and Elizabeth Forbis, of Boone county. By this union they have been blest with two children, aged eight and two years. His wife is a member of the Baptist church.

Edwin Ruthvan Westbrook is the son of Cornelius Westbrook, a descendant of the early German settlers of Delaware, and his mother was Betsey Goodrich, a descendant of the early English settlers of the Connecticut valley, her family living near Hartford. Both families emigrated to New York and settled on the Genesee River, where Mr. and Mrs. W. became acquainted and married. They removed to Ohio in 1833, locating at Cleveland. Here Edwin Westbrook was born, March 27, 1835. Two years later his parents removed to Morgan county and settled on a farm. In 1852 he came to Clay county, Mo., about four miles north of Kansas City. Prior to coming to Missouri, Mr. Westbrook had attended the common schools of his native State,.

but after settling in this State his education was mainly acquired at Union School, Clay county, under the direction of George D. Hughes, completing his course in 1855, at the age of 20. After leaving school he engaged as a teacher, which profession he pursued for 24 years, or until 1879. During this period he served for two years as principal of the Ashland Public Schortl. In the fall of 1879 he engaged as salesman in the store of Wiseman, Johnston & Bass, with whom he remained until January 1st, 1881. March 1st, following, he engaged in the business of general merchandising with John G. Wiseman, under the firm name of Wiseman, Westbrook & Co., which partnership continued until the ensuing October, when W. T. Maupin became a partner and the name was changed to Wiseman, Maupin &Co.

Mr. Westbrook was married in Bates county. Mo., October 15th, ^860, to Miss M. T. Caruth, of that county. They have had born to them nine children, of whom two boys and three girls are now living.

Earlv in the civil war, Mr. Westbrook espoused the cause of the South, and enlisted in Capt. Jackman's company of Gen, Rains' division of Gen. Price's army. Not long after he had enlisted, he was captured by the Federals and held a prisoner for about two weeks, when he was released upon taking the oath. He returned to Boone county and remained until in October, 1864, when he again engaged to serve the Confederate cause, and on the 5th of November, at a point 16 miles southeast of Osceola, St. Clair county, Mo., while on his way to Gen. Price, he was again made a prisoner. He was taken to St. Louis and confined two weeks in Gratiot street prison, and then sent to Alton, III., where he was confined until March 19th, 1865. He was then released on condition of his enlistment in the U. S. arm}'^ to serve against the Indians on the plains. He was a member of Company D 5th U. S. infantry. A few weeks after his enlistment, he accompanied Companies C and D of his regiment as an escort to Col. Sawyer's road expedition from Niobrara City to Virginia City, Montana Territory. August 13th, he was engaged in a battle with the Indians near Fort Reno, which lasted nearly all day. The Indians numbered over 200 and were commanded by Red Cloud. There were about 250 soldiers. He assisted in the building of Ft. Reno. He also took part in Col. Carrington's fight with the savages, July 1st, 1866. He returned to the States via Forts Laramie and Kearney, and was mustered out October 1st, 1866. He then returned to Boone county, where he has ever since resided.

months in Mexico, and that in 185G he made an overhmd trip to California, where he was engaged in farming and teaching until in December, 1859.

Mr. Westbrook has served as a justice of the peace in his township. He is a Democrat in politics and has been a member of the Democratic county committee since 1876. He is a member of the Ashland Baptist church, and belongs to the Ancient Order United Workmen and the Good Templars.

Dr. Henry W. Whipple

Dr. Henry W. Whipple is a native of Illinois, having been born in Alton, April 12th, 1842. He is the son of P. B. and Elizabeth (Williams) Whipple. Was edncated at Sedgwick Institute, Great Barrington, Berkshire county, Massachusetts. Graduated in the scientific department of that institution in 1862. Came back to Alton, and, in August following, joined company G Ninety-seventh Illinois volunteers. Was at Chickasaw Bluffs, Fort Hindman, Port Gibson, Kaymond, Champion Hills, Black Kiver Bridge, Vicksbnrg and Jackson. Afterwards was in the hospital department, where he remained most of the time until the close of the war. Returning to Illinois, he settled on a farm which his father had given him at Montgomery. Went to forming and practicing in that vicinity, but having been wounded during the war by a piece of shell, which struck his knee, he was compelled to give up farming, as the labors incident to farm life aggravated the wound and gave him much pain. During his stay at Montgomery, he was elected a justice of the peace. He; .ittended a course of lectures at St. Louis Medical College, hut did not graduate. Moved from Illinois to Bates county, Missouri, where he went into the druo; business His brother was with him in the business and practiced medicine during the four years spent in that county. The subject of this sketch also practiced, but not steadily. Dr. Whipple next went to Madison county, Arkansas, where he practiced his profession for a few months, and from there he came to Boone, settling at Burlington, where he has remained ever since. Was married, April 12th, 1866, to Margaret L., daughter of C. F. and Catharine Powers, of Michigan. Have one son, Henry F. The doctor is a member of the Methodist church, also of the United Workmen. The Whipples trace their origin back into the remote past. One of the family signed the Declaration of Independence. The doctor has a good practice and is doing well.

Isaac Milton Wilcox

The grandfather of Isaac M. Wilcox was born in Kentucky, but was one among the earliest settlers of Boone county, Missouri. His son David, father of the subject of this sketch, was born and raised in Boone. He moved to Holt county, Missouri, in 1852, but returned in 1861, and remained a citizen of this county until his death, which occurred at his home, near Claysville. Isaac M. Wilcox was born in Boone county, December 7th, 1849. His mother, Martha (Blythe) Wilcox, was born in Kentucky. The subject of this sketch was raised on the farm. In early life he learned the trade of tobacco-rolling, but did not follow it long. Married March 29th, 1870, Elizabeth, daughter of Shelton A. and Martha Carter. They have three children : Arthur Tarleton, Mittie Dewel and Verdia Alice. Mr. Wilcox's early education was limited, and his patrimony was even more so. All his possessions have been earned by his own exertions since commencing life on his own account. In 1873 he was engaged as a guard in the penitentiary, at Jefferson City, but had to give up the position on account of sickness. For about two years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Claysville, with P. H. McKenna. They sold out in the spring of 1882, to Wooley & Loux, who are, at this writing, conducting the business at the old stand. Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox are members of the Baptist church.

James L. Avilcox

James Libern Wilcox is the son of Isaac N. and S. A. Wilcox. His father was a prominent Kentucky farmer, and his mother was the daughter of John Clinkenbeard, of Bourbon county, in that State. J. L. Wilcox was born in Holt county, Missouri, December 15, 1855. He was the fourth child of a family of three boys and two girls, all of whom are now living. When he was three years of age his father died, and six years later he removed with his mother to Nebraska City, then a live trading and outfitting town of 3,000 inhabitants. Here he lived until 1875, having attended school three months in the meanwhile and served an apprenticeship in the printing office of the Nebraska City Bailt/ and WeeUy Chronicle, working from 1868 to 1871. He then worked about a year on the Daily Press. In 1873, in company with five other printers, he reestablished the old Daily and Weekly Chronicle, which had an existence of about six months. In the fall of '73 he went to Omaha, and soon afterwards to Lincoln, where he and four others organized a company and published a daily paper, in the interest of the temperance crusade, called the Capital News, which ran a short but brilliant career of three weeks, the "fighting editor" (subject of this sketch) being three times called into requisition during that brief period. He then worked for the State Joxirnal Company for six months, after which he visited his old home, Nebraska City, and did job work for the different offices of that city till April, 1875. Going thence to Hamburg, Iowa, he assisted W. A. Fulmerin thei^ublication of the Hamburg Democrat, and during the campaign of 1876, was able to do some good work for the Democracy. His next editorial venture was in Boone county, Missouri, in January, 1877, he, on the invitation of the business men of Ashhmd, accepting editorial control of a Democratic paper called the Ashland Bugle, publishing it as a wieekly paper. He succeeded in securing it a good subscription list, ?ind started the paper on a substantial basis, issuing the first number on April 13, 1877. The paper is still published by him, and enjoys an increasing patronage and influence.

He became a member of the Baptist church at Nebraska City, and of the I. O. O. F. in Hamburg, and is a charter member of Ashland Lodge, K. of P.

Judge Hail T. Whught

Hail Talbot Wright is the son of P'letclier Wright, a native of Tennessee, but a resident of Boone county from 1818 up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1851. His mother, Sophia Talbot, was a native of Kentucky. Hail was born in the northeast part of Boone county, September 19th, 1831, and came with his parents to this place, where he now lives, in 1836. He is the oldest of a family of two sons and two daughtej-s, of whom the Judge alone survives. He was educated at the common schools of the county, and commenced business for himself as a farmer in 1851, his father having died when he was but thirteen years old, and his mother about four years later. Mr. Wright was married June 13th, 1855, to Miss Mary Elizabeth, daughter of L L. Lindsey, of Boone county. They have one son and three daughters, all of whom are alive at this writino-.

Judge Wright was elected to the office of county justice, and served the people in that capacity for four years. He is now actively engaged in agricultural pursuits and in stock raisino-. He is a member