Columbia Township (part 4 of 7)

Wallace Jackson Davis

tinel, is a native of this county, having been born in Perche township, April 14, 1850. He is the younger son of Linnseus and Nancy T. (Weaver) Davis. His father was a native of New York, but emigrated in early youth to Missouri, where he was principally raised and educated. Mrs. Davis is a native of Alabama. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in Boone county. At the age of twenty he entered the office of the Democratic Banner, published at Fayette, Missouri, by James H. Robinson. He remained with Mr. Robinson over a year. His next engagement was with the Columbia Herald. He afterwards worked on the Columbia Statesman, Cedar City Clarion, and all the papers published at Fulton, Missouri, having served as foreman of the Fairplay and the Mail of that city. In 1874 he worked on the Jefferson City Tribune. The year followino* he was engaged on the Daily Times, and the Dispatch, then under the management of Stilson Hutchins. In June, 1876, he established the Centralia Sentinel, a Democratic paper, which he soon afterwards removed to Columbia, changing the name to Boone County Sentinel. The first number of the new edition was dated February 4, 1877. The Sentinel has been a fearless,- outspoken paper, and has carried the Democratic banner to thefront in every political campaign since the day it was started. When it had a preference it did not hesitate to say so. If it believed an aspirant for office unworthy of the support of the party, it proclaimed the fact regardless of consequences. F. F. Davis, brother of Wallace J. Davis, is associated with him in the management of the Sentinels The subject of this sketch was married May 24, 1880, to Miss Alice, daughter of Charles Ustick, of Dover, Lafayette county, Missouri.. They have one son, Kenneth Forrest, born December 5, 1881. Mr. Davis and wife are members of the Methodist Church South. His brother, F. F. Davis, was born July 31, 1842. He is also a member of the Methodist church. The oldest brother, Leander B. Davis, was killed in the Confederate service.

Prof. Conrad Diehl

Prof. Conrad Diehl was born near Landau, Germany, July 16,. 1842. His father, Conrad L., was a notary and a leader in the revolution of 1848, for which he forfeited his estate and was sentenced todeath. He fled to America and settled in St. Clair county, Illinois.. Young Conrad was educated principally at Oakfield, Franklin county,, Missouri. At the age of seventeen his father sent him to Munich,,

Germany, to complete his artistic education. He studied for five jears under the most celebrated artists of that city, among whom Kaulbach and Foltz. It was while attending the art school at Munich that Prof. Diehl produced his celebrated picture, " Hamlet," representing the Prince of Denmark in one of his most dramatic attitudes. This picture at once established his reputation as an artist of very high order. He brought this picture with him to America, and presented it to the Chicago Art Association. It was consumed in the great fire of 1871. Prof. Diehl attended the Paris Exposition in 1867, and while there painted another fine picture, " Macbeth,", which is now in an art collection in St. Louis. In 1871 he went to St. Louis and taught art in the public schools until 1877. While a teacher in that city he introduced a new mode of instruction which became very popular, but was finally driven out by ignorant prejudice. He has since reduced this system to writing, and it is now ready for the press. He thinks his book will revolutionize the study of art in this country. He was at one time president of the Chicago Academy of Desion. In 1879 he succeeded Gen. Bingham in the art department -of the State University, and has been connected with that institution 'ever since. He uses no text books. His mode of teaching is wholly practical, and his pupils advance very rapidly. In addition to art. Prof. Diehl possesses a thorough literary education ; speaks English, German and French. He was married in Paris, France, to Miss Isabella Dupont, the marriage ceremony being performed by Gen. John A. Dix, then United States minister to France. Mrs. Diehl is also an artist of considerable ability. Specimens of her work may be seen in the art rooms of the University. She is devoted to her husband and her children, and has been of great help to him in his chosen profession. They have had seven children, five of Avhom are living. Their names are Pose, Alice, Felix Conrad, Conrad Lewis and Mio-non. Prof. Diehl is not a church member. Mrs. Diehl is a

Jere. Spires Dorsey is a native of Nicholas county, Kentucky, where he was born November 11th, 1834. He lived in his native county and at Mt. Sterling until he was nineteen years old. He was educated at Mt. Sterling under the instructions of Hugh B. Todd, an eminent teacher, afterwards principal of Camden Point Academy, Platte county, Missouri. In 1854 Mr. Dorsey came to Columbia, where he started the iirst hardware store in the place. In 1857 he took in Dick Carter as partner. Continued the business until 1862, when he was banished by order of Gen. Merrill. Went to Cincinnati, where he was engaged to sell hardware as a commercial traveller. Returned to Columbia in 1863 and engaged in the dry goods business with Samuel, Conley & Strawn. In 1864 went to St. Louis and engaged in selling hardware as a commercial traveller. In the fall of 1865 returned to Columbia and bought the druo; store of Swallow & Gilman, in which business he has continued ever since, adding a Jewelry department in 1867. Was the first railroad agent in Columbia, receiving his appointment in 1867, holding the position for one year. He established the first insurance agency in the county in 1854, representing the Home, of New York. He also sold the first reaper and mower. The purchasers were Messrs. Beatty & Simmons, and the reaper one of the Atkins patent. He was first express agent for Richardson's Express Company at Columbia, appointed in 1857. Afterwards was agent for the United States Company, and the Merchants' Union, filling the office of express agent continuously for fifteen years. He has been president of the Boone County Insurance Company since its organization in 1875. He is curator, trustee and treasurer of Christian College. September 10th, 1857, Mr. Dorsey was married to Miss Margaret^ daughter of Samuel W. Williams, of Kentucky. They have six children living and one dead. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey are both members of the Christian church.

Gen. J. B. Douglass

Gen. Joseph Beeler Douglass was born in Mercer (now Boyle) county, Kentucky November 12th, 1819. His father, William Douglass,, was a native of Maryland, born in 1775, died in Boone county, Missouri, June 3d, 1843. He came to this county in 1827, and settled near Harrisburg, where he lived out the remainder of his days. Gen. Douglass remained on his father's farm until 1848, when he came ta Columbia as deputy sheriff under Wm. P. Hickman. In 1850 he was elected sheriff and in 1852 was re-elected. In 1856 he was elected to the Legislature with Col. William F. Switzler. In 1859 was elected clerk of the county court, which office he was holding when the war commenced. In 1862 was commissioned colonel of the Sixty-first E. M. M. The year following he was commissioned a brigadier-general by Gov. Hall, and assigned to the Eighth military district, embracing several counties in this part of Missouri. Left the service in 1865. He was of much service to the citizens of this county, protecting their lives and property. Was severe on men in arms, especially bushwhackers, but guarded the rights of non-combatants. After the war (in 1866) he was appointed United States assessor of the Fourth district, which position he held for two years. Afterwards followed the nursery business, at the same time acting as general agent of the horticultural department of the State University. He is now living in Columbia. Gen. Douglass was married in 1849 to Miss Nannie Wirt, of Boone county. She died in 1875. They had six children, of whom only two are now living, Joseph L. and Fannie D. Two children died in infancy. One son, William Wirt, a graduate of medicine, died in 1877, aged twenty-three years. Mary A. died in 1882, aged twenty- «ight. She was a graduate of Christian College, and possessed a bright intellect and fine culture. She excelled in music and mathematics, and was quite proficient in all the accomplishments that constitute a refined and cultivated lady. She was universally loved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance, and her death cast a gloom over the entire community. Gen. Douglass is a member of the Methodist Church South.

Hon. Shannon Clay Douglass

The subject of this biographical sketch is the son of Alexander Douglass, a prominent citizen of Columbia and for many years identified with the business interest of the people among whom he lived and died. He was a native of Harrison county, Kentucky, where he was born and reared to the age of twelve years, when he came to Columbia, Missouri, where he spent the remainder of his life in active business, dying in February, 1866. In October, 1851, he was married to Ann M. Shannon, eldest daughter of Eev. James Shannon, LL. D., then president of the State Uuiversity. Five children were born of this marriage : Shannon C, William H,, Alex. E., Fannie B,, and Mary Evalina Douglass, all of whom are now living. The subject of this sketch was born December 29, 1852. He entered the State University in early youth and graduated in June, 1870. Although but eighteen years of age, he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and was chosen valedictorian of his class. Two months later he commenced reading law with Gen. Odon Guitar, and remained in his office for about five years. In the spring of 1871 he was appointed town attorney, at which time he was licensed a member of the bar. Was city attorney for four years in succession. In June, 1873, he graduated in the law department of the State University, taking the degree of Bachelor of Laws ; also the degree of Master of Arts. He was elected prosecuting attorney for Boone county, November, 1874, and was reelected three times in succession, holding the office from January 1, 1875, to January 1, 1881. At the State Democratic convention, July, 1878, Mr. Douglass was made a member of the Democratic State central committee, for the eleventh congressional district. In 1880 he was reelected and chosen chairman. Declined a reelection at the State convention in July, 1882. Previous to resigning this position he addressed the convention, making an able, logical and eloquent appeal in behalf of unity and harmony within the party and excoriating the malcontents and traitors, who had twice betrayed the party in the hour of its greatest peril. Mr. Douglass was married, September 8, 1880, to Miss Hattie H., daughter of Col. William E. Burr, of St. Louis. One child, William Burr, was born to them, May 28, 1882. Mr. Douglass has been a member of the Christian church since he was eleven years old. He united nvith the Masonic order, December, 1878. Mr. Douglass is thorough in his profession, and as an advocate he has, perhaps, no superior of his age in the country. His profound knowledge of the law, his earnest, candid, logical mode of speaking, coupled with an excellent knowledge of human nature, gives him remarkable prestige at the bar and generally insures a victory for his client, even under the most unfavorable circumstances. He has already accomplished more than the average professional man achieves in a lifetime, yet in the order of nature and according to the rules that govern human life and effort his career of usefulness has just commenced.

Joseph Hudson Drummond was born October 29, 1853, near Zanesville, Ohio. He is a son of Samuel Baxter and Mary Jane (Tingle) Drummond. The Drummond family is of Scottish origin. Mrs. D.'s family was from the Isle of Guernsey. S. B. Drummond was a native of Pennsylvania, from which State he removed to Ohio in an early day, and from thence to Johnson county, Missouri, in 1869. He'was a merchant in Ohio, and a farmer in Missouri. He died July 4, 1876, on Independence day of the centennial year. Mrs. Drummond is still living in Johnson county.

The subject hereof had received a good education for a young man prior to his coming to Missouri, but he attended the University at Columbia and graduated therefrom in the class of 1880, He ob- tallied the means to defray the expenses of his education by engagingin well-boring. In April, 1880, he was appointed librarian and proctor of the University, which position he still worthily fills. He was tendered a position on the U. S. coast survey, but preferred to accept his present position, whose multifarious duties he fulfils to universal and complete satisfaction.

Alonzo T. Duncan

Alonzo T. Duncan was born in Boone county, Missouri, December 18, 1845. Was educated at the common schools of Columbia and at the State University. Served an apprenticeship of three years at the cabinet maker's trade under T. E. Powers and followed the business for four years, then went to Litchfield, Illinois, in 1864, and remained there one year. Came back to Columbia and went to work for Euckel & McAlister, builders and contractors, as foreman in their establishment. Was with this firm for three years. He was next employed as foreman by Kneisley & Lukens, contractors and builders, and remained with them three years. He then formed a partnership with J. D. Stewart in the same line of business. In 1874 he went to St. Louis and acted as foreman for Dryden & Reid, builders. Remaining with this firm one year. Came back to Columbia in 1875 and built the R. B. Price residence. In 1876 went into the furniture business with Lukens, under the firm name of Duncan & Lukens. Remained in this business for two years, when he sold out and went back to the old business of contracting and building, under the firm name of Duncan & McDaniel. In 1880 they dissolved partnership and Mr. Duncan followed the lousiness alone for a short time. In July, 1881, he formed a partnership with B. F. Stewart, for building and contracting in Columbia and Boone county. They built the public school building, for which the}^ received twelve thousand dollars ; also the elevator and the Whittle building, besides many other business houses and private residences in Columbia and vicinity. The firm has built up a reputation second to none in the country, and their work shows for itself both in style, quality and durability. Mr. Duncan was married, June 30, 1875, to Miss Annie, daughter of Frederick Scragg. They have one son and one daughter, Permelia and Frederick.

Samuel H. Elkins

educated at Westford High School, Jackson county, Missouri, completing his studies in the State University. From 1850 to 1861 his father resided at Westford, Missouri. In the latter year he crossed the plains to Fort Lyons, where he stayed one winter, returning to Missouri in the spring. In the fall of 1862 they removed to Santa Fe, New Mexico. The subject of this sketch then went to Mesilla, where he clerked in a dry goods and grocery store. Remained there about eighteen months. He went from there to Fort Union, where he was engaged in the quartermaster's department. In the spring of 1864 he came to Kansas City, where he attended Spaulding's Commercial Colleo;e for about twelve months, then returned to New Mexico, and was engaged as government store-keeper at Mora, Mora county. Was there a year and a half. In 1868-9 he and his brother, John T. Elkins, ran a cattle ranche on the Pecos river. Was afterwards with Commissioner John Hiltson, who was employed by the United States government and Mexico to hunt up cattle that had been stolen by the Mexicans during the war. They succeeded in restoringeight thousand six hundred head of cattle. In 1874 Mr. Elkins came to Columbia, and attended the University for two years. In 1880 he entered the grocery trade in Columbia, and followed the business for about eighteen months. Was married, October 17th, 1878, to Miss Isa Smith, formerly of Harrison county, Kentucky. They have two children, a son, Philip D., and a daughter, Hattie M. Mr. Elkins' father is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His mother died in Nebraska City. There were six children, five sons and one daughter. The three oldest are living. Stephen B. is a large capitalist of New York City. He graduated at the Missouri State University in 1860, at the age of eighteen. He formerly represented New Mexico in Congress. He has been twice married. His last wife is the daughter of Senator Davis, of West Virginia. John T. Elkins is living in Kansas City. He is also a capitalist, and largely interested in Western mines. He married a daughter of Dr. Hereford, of Kansas City. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of the family. His wife is a member of the Christian church.

Ma J. Frank D. Evans

Major Evans is the son of Green and Mary (Westlake) Evans, and was born April 7th, 1834, in Boone county, Missouri, nine miles west of Columbia and three and one-half miles east of Rocheport. His father was born in Madison county, Kentucky, and came to Howard county, Missouri, in 1816, and died in 1844, three miles east of

Eocheport, on the homestead where Frank was born, in the thh'tyseventh year of his age, and is buried at the Brick Chapel. His mother is from Point Pleasant, West Virginia. She is still living in Callaway county, Missouri, at the age of sixty-nine. They were married in Boone, and their union was blessed with seven children - all boys. Thomas (deceased); James H., a farmer in Eandolph county, Missouri; F. D., our subject; Henry C. (died' in 1845); Wm. M., died in 1864, at Hastings, Minnesota; John F., farming in Callaway county, Missouri; and Melville G., who died in 1845. Frank D., the subject of this sketch, was educated in this, his native county, at the country schools. He lived upon the farm with his father until the age of nineteen, when he married Miss Elizabeth M., daughter of Thomas and Nancy (Mitchell) Cropper. He bought a farm in 1853, and lived upon it until 1855. In the spring of 1856 he removed to Johnson county, Missouri, and followed farming there for twu seasons. In the fall of 1857 he came to Rocheport and entered the dry goods house of T. D, Jackman as book-keeper. He remained with the firm until July, 1860, when he, in partnership with Henry W. Crow, embarked in business for himself, under the firm name of Crow & Evans. In September, 1862, he enlisted in the Missouri militia, Company E., Captain Tyre G. Harris. At the end of fortyfive days he received an adjutant's commission to rank as captain, and upon the organization of the first provisional regiment, he was retained as adjutant. In 1863 he was made Gen. J. B. Douglass' adjutantgeneral, with the rank of major, and so remained until January, 1865, when he was relieved from active duty. He then took charge of the enrolling clerk's office of the Ninth district, with headquarters at St. Charles. In July of the same year he removed to St. Louis, taking charge of the books of the district until 1866. He was in no engagements, his work being entirely office work. In 1866 he came to Columbia and accepted a position as book-keeper for Barth, Victor & Meyer, and continued with them until the failure of the firm in October, 1869. In February, 1870, he formed a partnership with Maupin and Allen, the style of the firm being Allen, Maupin & Co., in the grocery business. In November of the same year he sold out to his partners, and took the position of book-keeper in the Boone County National Bank, which position he has held until the present time, and until July 22d had not lost a day from business in twelve years. He was married September 14th, 1852, and is the father of eight children, five boys and three girls. Silas D. ; Tyson D., a physician at Cedar City, Missouri; Hugh R. (deceased) ; Lanius D. ; Paul H. (deceased) ; Ida G. and Jessie Gertrude. He is a Mason, and both himself and wife are members of the Methodist church. Major Evans is one of Columbia's staunch, reliable business men, and is regarded by all as a conscientious Christian gentleman.

James D. Fay

James D. Fay, bricklayer, Columbia, Missouri, was born in Orange county. New York, April 20, 1852 : he came to Sedalia, Missouri, in 1865, and in 1867 went to Covington, Kentucky, where he was educated ; he attended school in the winter and worked at his trade in the summer. He learned bricklaying at this place, serving an apprenticeship of three years. He came to Columbia in 1870, where he has re- -sided ever since ; he has devoted most of his time since coming to to his trade and to the making of brick, for which work he is well prepared. The brick furnished by him is of the very best quality. He has the largest brickmaking establishment in the county, and is now working twelve hands. The kiln will average about 300,- 000 brick annually. It is located northeast of Christian college, within the city limits. He has all the modern appliances for making pressed brick, such as our people were formerly compelled to ship from a distance ; he is prepared to make all the brick needed in Columbia and the surrounding country ; he makes estimates and takes contracts for building brick houses. Mr. Fay was married October 16, 1873, to Miss Henrietta, daughter of William Wingo. They have two sons and two daughters living. Mr. Fay is a member of the K. P. lodge, Columbia. Mrs. Fay is a member of the Baptist church.

Edward Farley

Edward Farley, son of Edward and Mary (Smith) Farley, was born in county Cavan, Ireland, September 23, 1832 ; he came to the United States in the spring of 1852, and settled in St. Louis, Missouri; he was educated in Ireland, but learned the marble trade in St. Louis, serving an apprenticeship of three and a half years ; he remained in St. Louis for seven years, when he went to Fulton, Callaway county, Missouri, where he stayed for one year, removing from there to Mexico, where he was married June 6, 1860, to Miss Mary, daughter of William Montgomery. By this union they had six children, one of whom (John S.) is dead. The names of the living are Henry A., Frank L., William E., Lewis R. and Robert E. In the spring of 1861,

Mr. Farley went to Iowa, where lie remained during the war. In ISGShe came to Macon City, Missouri, where he opened a marble shop in partnership with D. E. Wilson. He remained there one year, when he returned to Mexico and engaged in the marble business, removing to Columbia the yeiir following, where he remained in business for five years. From Columbia he went to Marshall, Missouri, where he remained for nine years in the marble business. In the year 1880 he came back to Columbia and erected a large brick marble shop near the court-house, where he is now actively engaged in his line of business, employing two hands besides himself; he has three agents on the road. He does work in the most artistic manner, using the finest Italian, Vermont and Pennsylvania marble ; he makes monuments and headstones at prices ranging from ten to one thousand dollars each ; his work is widely known, being represented in nearly all the cemeteries of Boone and adjoining counties. He is doing a prosperous business, which is well merited and generously bestowed. In addition to his marble works, he owns considerable real estate in Columbia.. Mr. Farley is a member of the Catholic church.

James M. Fekguson

This gentleman is the son of James and Martha (Vaughn) Ferguson, and was born on his father's farm, five miles southwest of Columbia, on the old Providence road, February 25, 1846. He received his education in the public schools of the county and at the State University. In 1861 he began clerking for Dr. S. A. Victor, and served in that capacity for about one year. In 1861-2 he was in the employ of T. B. Gentry, Esq., as deputy postmaster (and clerk in his business house). In 1863 he went to Jacksonville, Illinois, where he remained until the following year, when he returned to Columbia and engaged as clerk and salesman in the house of Moss & Prewitt. With this firm he engaged five years.

In 1869 Mr. Ferguson began business for himself, forming a partnership in the grocery trade with James S. Hickman, the firm name being Hickman & Ferguson. Two years later he disposed of his interest in the business to Hickman & McKim, and clerked for Strawn, Hedden & Co for about a year. Returning from a visit to Kentuck}^ in the fall of 1872, he served as a salesman for the dry goods house of Wells & Marks in the years 1873-4. In the fall of 1875 he became a member of the firm of Scott, Kennan & Ferguson in the grocery trade, which partnership was continued for four years, or until 1879,

This firm occupy new and spacious quarters in Whittle's block, corner of Ninth and Broadway. They have two departments, one devoted exclusively to the grocery trade, and the other to dry goods, notions, clothing, etc. They carry full lines and a large stock in every department and branch of the business. Six clerks and salesmen are employed in the grocery department ; eight are at work in the dry goods room. The area of both rooms is 92 by 4OV2 feet. The firm is composed of James M. Ferguson, J. W. Strawn and K. J. Bouchelle, and, as at present constituted, was organized August 1, 1882.

January 28, 1880, Mr. Ferguson was married to Miss Mattie Hughes, the accomplished daughter of Joseph S. Hughes, the well-known banker of Kichmond, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are the parents of one child, named Joseph H. Mr. Ferguson is a member of the Masonic order ; he is also a member of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Ferguson belongs to the Christian church.

The father of Mr. Ferguson died and was buried in Mexico in the year 1846. His mother died in St. Louis in 1872, but was buried in the Columbia cemetery. The subject hereof was the youngest child of a family of children composed of three sons and two daughters, all of whom are still living.

Prof. Joseph Ficklin, A. M., Ph. D.

Joseph Ficklin was born in Winchester, Clark county, Kentucky, September 9, 1833 ; his father, Joseph Ficklin, Sr., was also a native of Kentucky, born in Mercer county in 1811. When Joseph, Jr., was an infant, his father removed to a farm near the little town of Salvisa, Mercer county, Kentucky, and here the subject of this sketch learned to read and to write. At Salvisa also he obtained his first mathematical knowledge, learning the multiplication table from the back part of an old copy book. This was before he was eight years of age. In 1841 Mr. Ficklin, Sr., removed to another farm between Pleasant Hill and Harrodsburg, the former a village inhabited by the Shakers. On this farm Joseph lived until he was eighteen years of age, employing his time at farm work and at labor in his father's wagon shop. He became a good wagon maker, for one of his years. Meanwhile all of his leisure time had been devoted to the acquirement of an education, a cherished object with him, and one to be pursued under difficulties. His father was poor and had a large family to support, and the path of a ]30or man was not a pleasant one in Kentucky at that day. But by the time " Joe " Ficklin was seventeen years of age he had, almost unaided, completed common arithmetic, made some progress in Latin, and had begun the study of Davies' Elementary Algebra.

In the autumn of 1851 the senior Ficklin removed from Kentucky to Grundy county, Missouri. Joseph accompanied the family to St. Louis, and then went down the river to New Madrid, and there taught his first school. Li February, 1852, he returned to Kentucky and lived with his grandfather, where he had the opportunity of attending a good school until in September, 1853. Up to this period he had studied, if not mastered, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, surveying, Csesar, Virgil, Horace, and had made some progress in Greek. He bought his books with money paid him by his grandfather for work done ; the generous old gentleman charged him nothing for his board. September 18, 1853, he came to Trenton, Grundy county, where his father then lived. Here he borrowed money and went to the old Masonic college at Lexington, entering the sophomore class in all the departments. At the close of the sophomore year his funds became exhausted, and, unable to procure more, he was reluctantly compelled to leave the college, which he never after attended as a student. Subsequently, however, it conferred on him the degree of A. B.

In the fall of 1854 he began teaching in the high school at Trenton, Grundy county, as principal. One of the trustees of the school, Mr. James Terrill, did not look with much favor on the selection of Mr. Ficklin. " I prefer a married man," said Mr. T. "I have two daughters who will attend the school, and I prefer that they be taught by one of mature years, settled in life. This Mr. Ficklin is a single man, and will be falling in love with one of his young lady pupils one of these days." Mr. Terrill' s worst fears were afterwards realized. Mr. Ficklin did conceive the tender passion for one of his "young lady pupils," who was Miss Penelope Terrill, the daughter of the prophetic trustee himself! Who says there are no such sensations as premonitions of danger? Mr. and Mrs. Ficklin were married March 3, 1856. They are the parents of six children - Octavia, Nellie, John Bowman, Thomas Allen, Walter H. and Mary. Mrs. F. is a native of Randolph county, Missouri, born October 10, 1837.

In 1859 Prof. Ficklin accepted the chair of mathematics in Bloomington Female College, Illinois. He did not remain here long, however, and in the early spring of the following year returned to Missouri. In the autumn of 1860 he took charge of the public school at

Liiineus, Linn connty. At the close of the term he opened a select school, but the civil war breaking out and continuing while he taught, his school and his income were comparatively small.

In September, 1864, he left Linneus to accept the chair of mathematics in the Christian Female College, at Columbia. About this time a similar position was tendered him in Eminence College, Kentucky. Prof. Ficklin had been in Columbia about one year when the professorship of mathematics in the State University became vacant. Meantime he had been a contributor to the mathematical departments of certain scientific journals, and had published solutions of certain intricate and difficult problems, which indicated superior and profound knowledge of mathematics on his part. One of these solutions fell under the observation of President Lathrop, of the University. At a. meeting of the officers of that institution to fill the vacancy in the mathematical chair. Dr. Lathrop said: "Gentlemen, are yon aware that we have the very man for the place right here in Columbia? That little fellow over at Christian college is the very man we want." Thi& led to investigation, and resulted in the election of Prof. Ficklin to the professorship of mathematics and astronomy in Missouri's greatest, noblest school, which position he now holds.

In 1874 the " little fellow from Christian college " received the degree of Ph. D. from the University of Wisconsin. The University of Missouri had previously made him an artium magistei-, or Master of Arts. He is also a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, whose sessions he attends when practicable, and before which organization he has read valuable papers. In 1869 he assisted Prof. Snell, of Amherst college, in a revision of the college edition of Olmsted's Natural Philosophy, himself revising the entire mathematical portions of the work. In 1874 he published, through Ivison, Blakeman, Taylor & Co., New York, his Complete Algebra and his Algebraic Problems ; also, keys to both works. In 1881 appeared from the house of A. S. Barnes & Co., New York, Ficklin's Primary Arithmetic, Ficklin's Practical Arithmetic, Ficklin's National Arithmetic, and Ficklin's Elements of Algebra, with keys to the last three named. Prof. Ficklin's mathematical works have been well received throughout the country, and his fame as a scientist is already well established in the United States and in Europe. No man ought to be more proud of reputation honestly gained and fairly maintained than this " little fellow," and yet no man is less so. The La Place of Missouri, he is "as common as an old shoe, and accessible as if he were still a country wagon-maker instead of a learned professor and philosopher, and as genial and agreeable a companion as you shall meet anywhere, " on any summer's day."

Prof. Ficklin has been a member of the Christian church for twentysix years. He is a member of the Masonic order. In politics he takes no very active part, but votes the Democratic ticket when he goes to the polls. He was a non-combatant during the civil war, the only skirmishes in which he was engaged being with the " rebellious " and refractory boys of his school at Linneus, infrequent in number and not serious in character. His father served under Gen. Sterling Price a portion of the time during the war.

The fine telescope now in the University observatory was adjusted by Prof. Ficklin, who is its chief master and most frequent visitor. He is a thoroughly practical astronomer ; is at home in every department of mathematical science, whether it relates to the solution of arithmetical problems or a discussion on the precession of the equinoxes. It is too early yet to write an appropriate sketch of the life, character, and career of Joseph Ficklin.

Prof. M. M. Fisher

Professor Michael Montgomery Fisher was born in Parke county, Indiana, October 8th, 1834. He was educated atWaveland academy, Montgomery county, completing his studies at Hanover College, Indiana, from which institution he received the degree of A. B., in 1855 ; and from the same college, in 1858, the degree of A. M. In 1868 he received the degree of D. D., from Westminster College, Fulton, Missouri. At the age of sixteen taught in Pleasant Hill academy, Cape Girardeau county, Missouri, to get money to attend college. After graduating in 1856, was chosen professor of Latin and Greek in Westminster College, Fulton, In 1857 was assigned to the Latin chair, which he held until 1861, when, with W. W. Hill, D. D., he established Bell wood Female academy, near Louisville, Kentucky. In 1862 was recalled to Westminster and made chairman of the faculty of that institution, at the same time filling the chairs of Latin and Metaphysics. In 1870 he resigned, to accept the presidency of a female college, at Independence, Missouri, and at the same time assuming the duties of pastor of the Presbyterian church of that city. His labors in this field proved most successful, but he did not remain long at Independence. He was recalled to Westminster on the resignation of the Eev. Dr. Eice in 1874, and took charge of his professorship.

111 1877 he was elected professor of Latin in tlie Missouri State University, which position he has filled with great ability ever since. Few men are more closely identified with the educational interests of this State, and not one, perhaps, of his age, has taught so long, he having been a teacher in Missouri for twenty-six years. Prof. Fisher is not only justly distiugnished as a teacher, but equally so, perhaps, as an author. In 1878 he published a pamphlet entitled " The Three Pronunciations of Latin," which excited much controversy. In 1879, in response to numerous requests from American teachers of Latin, he published a more comprehensive work on the same subject, entitled " Fisher on the Three Pronunciations of Latin." This work has alread passed through two editions, and the demand for it, both in this country and Europe, is very great. We have numerous testimonials before us, from which we can make but a few brief extracts. The St. Louis Republican says of it : -

We shall not attempt a synopsis of a book that sti'ikes us as handling most ably and thoroughly this question, in which scholars everywhere are so deeply interested. Of equal interest to all scholars, to all professional and scientific men, and may be regarded as indispensable to teachers of Latin.

In addition to the above there are a number of other press notices, taken from the most influential papers of the country, published in almost every State of the Union ; also many flattering testimonials from i:.eachers, of which we select the following from Prof. T. W. Coit, of Middletown, Connecticut :

I am a total stranger to you, but take the liberty of a brother professor to offer you my best thanks for your capital book on the pronunciation of Latin. But one thing I am fully persuaded of, and that is that our would-be classical reformers will not only murder Latin, but slaughter English in the bargain.

Hamilton is now engaged in the mercantile business at Terre Haute^ Indiana. Ernest is studying medicine at Sedalia, Missouri. The other children are with their parents. Dr. Fisher and his wife are both members of the Presbj^terian church. He is also a Royal Arch Mason.

George E. Flood

The subject of this sketch is the only surviving son of Rev. Noah and Jane L. (Ayers) Flood. He was born three miles north of Fulton, Callaway county, Missouri, November 2, 1848. Rev. Noah Flood, the father of the subject of this sketch, was one of the ablest and most useful preachers of his church, and the history of his eventful life would fill a volume if written in detail. He was born in 1809, and landed in Missouri at the age of twenty with only his trade and fifty cents in money. He had learned the tailor's trade in Kentucky, and from time to time worked at the business in defraying his expenses while struggling for an education such as might well fit him for the high calling to which he aspired and finally attained, but not by the easy paths usually pursued by modern divinity students. He obtained his education mostly at Alton, Illinois. Entering the ministry at an early age, he travelled extensively for several years, mostly in Missouri, preaching and organizing churches. He was pastor of Walnut Grove Church, near Rocheport, for twenty years. He was also pastor of Bethlehem, Bonne Femme and New Salem churches, all in Boone county. He organized the church at Grand View, also in Boone. He was an earnest friend and promoter of educational enterprises, and did more in his humble way towards building up Baptist institutions of learning than most any other man of his denomination. Stephens College, William Jewell, and Mt. Pleasant all owe him a debt of gratitude as one of their principal benefactors. He died August 11, 1873, and is buried at Richland, Callaway county, Missouri. Mrs. Flood is still living at the age of sixty -two. She resides in Columbia with her children. There were eleven children in all born to Noah Flood, five sons and six daughters, of whom only one son and five daughters are now living. George, the only surviving son, was educated at the Missouri State University, graduating with first honors in the agricultural department in 1873. He was awarded the prize medal on the day he graduated. He afterwards took the degree of B. S., and in 1875 took his degree in the engineer department. After completing his studies, he received the appointment of deputy surveyor under M. G. Quinn. In the fiill of 1875-76 he taught school in Boone county, and the summer folio whig was a candidate for county surveyor, but was defeated. In 1877 taught school in Boone, and in 1878 taught in Callaway county. He alsa acted as deputy surveyor under Thomas H. Haley, of that county. Eeturned to Boone county and taught school in 1879-80. In the summer of 1880 acted as street commissioner of Columbia. In 1881 he again attended the University and took another degree in higher mathematics. Was appointed deputy surveyor under W. E. Wright, which position he still holds. He is a member of the Baptist church and a Master Mason. He is a fine civil engineer and a practical surveyor, having devoted the best years of his life to the studies necessary to fit him for such duties.

John T. Fyfer

John Thylo 'Fyfer was born in Quebec, Canada, February 3, 1835. Was educated at the French and English college of that city, learned German and French, and was early initiated in the wholesale trade, it being intended that he should represent his firm in the European trade. At the age of nineteen he went to Orange county, Virginia, where he remained for three years. Afterwards came to Columbia and engaged in business with Jonathan Kirkbride. In 1860 formed a partnership with Mr. Trimble. He was married in 1868 to Miss Laura Berry, of Springfield, Missouri, Three daughters were born to them : Lizzie Kirkbride, Laura and Lou. They have developed considerable skill in music, having a family predilection that way. Mrs. Fyfer died July 12, 1882, aged forty-seven. She was a graduate of Visitation convent, St. Louis, Missouri, and a lady of rare culture. She was a member of the Episcopalian church. Mr. Fyfer is also a member of the Episcopal church. He is also a Knight Templar.

W. W. Garth

Walter Warren Garth was born in Columbia, January 27, 1848. His father is Jefierson Garth, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Boone county, who came from Scott county, Kentucky, and settled here in 1836. Walter Garth was educated at the common, schools and at all three of the Columbia colleges - the University, the Baptist and the Christian. At the age of eighteen, or in the year 1866, he was appointed deputy circuit clerk by John M. Samuel, the then incumbent of the office. He held this position until 1874, when he was elected to the office, and became, at the age of twenty-six, circuit clerk and recorder of Boone county. In 1878, after a close and exciting contest, he was reelected over Mr. Woodson, one of the most popular men in the county. Mr. Garth has filled the office to the general satisfaction of all the people, and has made for himself hosts of friends by his courteous, accommodating conduct as a public officer and as a man.

Mr. Garth is a prominent member of the Masonic order. He has taken all the degrees up to and including that of Knight Templar. He has been master of the blue lodge ; T. I. G. M. of the council ; H. P. of the chapter, and E. C. of the commandery. He and Mrs. Garth are members of the Presbyterian church.

October 7, 1867, when but nineteen years of age, Mr. Garth married Miss Eva Samuel, a daughter of Hon. John M. Samuel, and a most accomplished young lady, and a graduate of Bell wood seminary, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Garth have had born to them six children, four of whom are yet living, viz. : Mary, Jefferson, Lucy and William. Their oldest son, John, a bright, promising lad of thirteen, the pride and fond hope of his parents, and a favorite with all who knew him, was one of the victims of the Samuel's pond disaster, November 29, 1881, mention of which heart-rending circumstance is to be- found -elsewhere in this history.

The Garth family were Unionists, but not Kadical, during the civil war. Samuel A. Garth, a brother of the subject of this sketch, commanded a company in the Federal service. Walter Garth is in politics a Democrat, fully in accord with and strong in the faith of the party founded by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Possessed of a genial, kindly nature, an active, intelligent spirit, troops of friends, a splendid record as to past conduct, "Wat." Garth's future is promising, and his life can hardly fail of being a success.

Jefferson Garth

Jefferson Garth was born in Scott county, Kentucky, May 22, 1803. He is the son of John and Sally (Griffith) Garth. He came to Boone county, Missouri, in the fall of 1836. Nine years previous to emigrating to Missouri, he married Mary Ann, daughter of Gen. Robert S. Eussell. By this marriage they have had eight children, seven sons and one daughter, of whom two sons, Robert and Thomas Allen, are dead. Walter W. Garth, clerk of the circuit court, is the youngest of the family. William is a farmer in Clay county. Samuel has :a, cattle ranche in the Indian Nation, where he is now living. Henry H.

is living in Eocheport, where he has a grocery store. James M. is living on a farm four miles north of Rocheport. Lizzie, the only daughter, is the wife of Col. C. T. Worley . Mrs. Worley is living with her parents. Mr. Garth has followed farming all his life. He has a fine farm of 600 acres, lying partially within the suburbs of Columbia. It is well watered and timbered. Mrs. Garth is the only child of the Russell family now living. She is seventy-seven years old . Mr. Garth' s father died in 1836, and his mother a few years later. John Garth was one of the largest farmers and slaveholders in Scott county.

Major General Richard Gentry, Deceased

One of the most prominent characters of Boone county and of Missouri in early days, was the distinguished citizen and soldier whose name heads this sketch. Gen. Gentry was born in Madison county, Ky., August 21st, 1788. He was a son of Richard Gentry, Sr., Esq.,. of Virginia, and one of a family of nineteen children, sixteen sons and three daughters. This family has numerous members and representatives throughout Missouri, the majority of whom are or have been prominently connected with the political history and the financial,, commercial, and other vital interests of the State.

Early in life Richard Gentry, Jr., evinced a fondness and talent for military service. When but nineteen years of age he received a commission from Gov. Christopher Greenup, of Kentucky, appointing him a lieutenant in the 19th Regiment of Kentucky militia. This commission bears date March 27th, 1808. Subsequently, June 18th, 1811,. hewas commissioned captain by Gov. Chas. Scott. September 1st,. 1813, he was appointed by Gov. Isaac Shelby ensign of volunteers, and in this capacity served ni the war of 1812. He was under the command of Gen. Harrison and his service was rendered on thenorthern border. He took part in different engagements with the British and Indians, including the battle of the Thames, in Canada, October, 1813. After his removal to Missouri, Gen. Gentry received the following commissions in the military service of the State : -

From Gov. Alex. McNair, April 20th, 1821, as captain of the 4th company, 2d battalion, 14th regiment, 1st brigade, 1st division of Missouri militia.

In 1816, Gen. Gentry came to Missouri, and located first in St. Louis county. In 1818 he came to Old Franklin, Howard county, and in 1820 to Boone county, settling near Columbia. He was a member of the Smithton town company. Upon the removal of the county seat, he settled permanently in Columbia, which was his home while he lived. From 1826 to 1830 he was the State Senator from this district. In 1832 he commanded the Missouri troops on the expedition to northeast Missouri during the Black Hawk war. (See general history.) Five years later he was authorized by the Secretary of War, Joel R. Poinsett, to raise a regiment of Missouri volunteers for service in the Florida war against the Seminoles, which he did. (See general history for full and interesting particulars.) It is generally known that Gen. Gentry fell at the battle of Okeechobee, Florida, Christmas day, 1837. The Missouri troops were dismounted, and with their colonel at the head, were crossing a swamp to attack the Seminoles. Col. G. waved his sword and cried out to his men: "Come on, boys!" Immediately he was struck by a bullet from an Indian rifle and mortally wounded. His wound was through the bowels ; a silk handkerchief was drawn through it, which circumstance will indicate its character. He died at about the ensuing midnight. Before his death he sent for Gen. Zachary Taylor, the commanding officer, and requested him to do the Missouri regiment full justice and give it proper credit for its services. Col. Gentry's son, Harrison Gentry, who was sergeant-major of the regiment, was wounded in the arm in the same engagement.

The history of the services of Gen. Gentry is so interwoven Avith the history of Boone county, and set out so fully on other pages of this volume, that it would be a work of superogation to write it here. What is here written is partly a repetition of matter to be found elsewhere. His remains lie in Jefierson Barracks, St. Louis, and he

In person, Gen. Gentry was about six feet in height, and weighed 200 pounds. He was of a robust physique and of an active temperament. His eyes and hair were dark, if not black, and he was a fine specimen of noble manhood both in appearance and reality. His portrait, by Geo. C. Bingham, now in the possession of his son, T. B. Gentry, Esq., is said to be a good likeness. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and belonged to the order of Free Masons. In politics, he was a Jackson Democrat, and a warm personal and political friend of Col. Thos. H. Benton, who, from his seat in the TJ. S. Senate, sent numerous letters of condolence to Mrs. Ann Gentry, the colonel's widow, upon her husband's death, and secured for her the position o± postmistress at Columbia, which position she held for more than thirty consecutive years, being first commissioned, February 20th, 1838, by Amos Kendall, postmaster-general. Gen. Gentry, himself, had previously held the ofllce, being first appointed January 12th, 1830, by P. M. Gen. Wm. T. Barry.

Gen. Gentry had a family of interesting children, all of whom attained greater or less distinction, that arrived at maturity. Harrison Gentry, who was wounded at Okeechobee, died in Columbia in 1871. Nicholas H. Gentry took service under Gen. Price, upon the outbreak of the civil war, and died from wounds received at the battle of Wilson's Creek. O. P. Gentry, a prominent citizen of Monroe county, died at Paris, Mo., in 1881. Thos. B. Gentry, the only surviving son of the family, resides at Columbia ; his biographical sketch will be found elsewhere. Miss Ann Eliza Gentry was a lady of rare talents and attainments ; a woman renowned as well for her accomplishments as for her general qualities. She was celebrated as a teacher, and was at first assistant to Miss Lucy Wales, of Columbia, and afterwards connected with other educational institutions in different parts of the State, notably with Grand Kiver College, Grundy county. She first married a Mr. Bryan and afterward became the wife of a gentleman named Elliott. She died in Vernon county, in 1879.

Gen. G. was married February 13th, 1810, to Miss Ann Hawkins, of Kentucky, a daughter of Nicholas Hawkins, an old soldier of the Revolution. They became the parents of thirteen children, only two of whom are now living, Thos. B. and Mary, now the wife, of Boyle Gordon, Esq.

Thos. B. Gentry

Thomas Benton Gentry, Esq., son of Gen. Richard Gentry, was born in Columbia, October 13th, 1830, and was educated in the schools of his native county. Upon the death of his distinguished father his mother was given the post-office at Columbia, and in 1855, he entered the office as head clerk, which position he held for several years, including the period of the civil war. Previous to this he had engaged in merchandising for a period of about twelve years. From 1868 to 1878 he was justice of the peace. He served as one of the trustees of the town of Columbia for many years, and has twice been chairman of the board. For five years he was the treasurer of the State University.

October 30th, 1860, Mr. Gentry married Miss Mary Todd, a daughter of Roger North Todd, the pioneer clerk of Boone county, a sketch of whose life appears elsewhere. Mr. and Mrs. Gentry have two sons, promising youths, who are in attendance at school in Columbia. The family lives in a pleasant and comfortable home in the suburbs of Columbia, with all the elements necessary to constitute happiness - health and strength, a fair competence, and hosts of warm friends. In this home, Mr. Gentry has certain articles of historic interest and value pertaining to his renowned father. He has Gen. Gentry's sword, epaulets (those of a major general), coat, chapeau, numerous commissions etc., together with the flag of the regiment commanded by Col. G. at the time of his death. A sketch of this banner will be found in another part of this history.

Mr. and Mrs. Gentry are members of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. G. has been an elder for nearly twenty years. He is also a member of the order of Good Templars. In politics Mr. Gentry is conservative and not the slave of any party. Prior to the civil was, he was a Democrat. During the war he was an unconditional, uncompromising Union man with no sympathy at all for secession. He voted for Gen. Grant in 1868 and 1872, but since the latter named period has generally acted with the Democratic party, voting for Tilden in 1876 and Hancock in 1880. In 1874 Mr. Gentry was graduated from the law department of the State University, but is not now an active practitioner. He lives in semi-retirement, in his beautiful little home in the bosom of his excellent family, and is well known as an estimable, honorable gentleman, generous and hospitable, meriting and receiving universal esteem.

John Boyle Gordon, Deceased

John Boyle Gordon was born in Milford, Madison county, Kentucky. His ftither, David Gordon, was a native of North Carolina who emigrated to Kentucky in an early day, and by shrewd management and energy, laid the foundation of a considerable fortune. After establishing himself in business, in Madison county, he married Miss Jane Boyle, sister of John Boyle, chief justice of Kentucky. Mrs. Adams, mother of Judge Washington Adams, of Missouri, is also another sister. The subject of this sketch was brought up on the farm and was early inured to all the hardships of farm life, but had little appreciation of agricultural pursuits. He attended the country schools of winters and studied hard between sessions until he was prepared to teach school. He taught until he had procured means to place himself at Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, some twenty miles from his father's home. There, under the instructions of Horace Holby, he made rapid progress in his chosen profession. He spent two years at this institution, being limited to- that period for the Avant of means. He returned home sorely puzzled as to what course to pursue, as his father seemed not at all disposed to further his designs in procuring a legal education. In this dilemma, he approached W. H. Caperton, an eminent lawyer of the Richmond bar, who generously responded to his appeal, giving him all the instruction in his power, and advancing him the means he stood so much in need of. Returning to Transylvania, be completed his course and was admitted to the bar. He commenced his professional career at the Richmond bar by forming a partnership with Col. John Speed Smith, brother-in-law to Cassius M. Clay. When thoroughly established in business, he married Miss Sophia, daughter of Nicholas Hawkins, a well-to-do farmer of Madison county. In 1826, David Gordon, the father of John B., resolved to emigrate to Columbia, Missouri, and his son came with him. At the time of their advent, Columbia contained but two or three houses, rude cabins hardly worthy the name of houses. They found the people of Boone county, even at this early date, \eiy much absorbed in politics, being about equally divided between the Whig and Democratic parties. The subject of this sketch, being an ardent Whig, at once entered the arena of politics. He was directly chosen candidate for the legislature and elected. At the subsequent election he was returned, and so on for five or six times in succession. This was between 1830 and 1840. He was never beaten for office.

During; this time he was associated in the law business with Austin A. King, afterwards governor oftiie State. King was a Democrat and was once beaten by his partner. In 1839-40, when the location of the State University was to be settled between Cole, Cooper, Callaway, Boone and Howard - the county subscribing the most to get the institution - John B. Gordon took the stump, assisted by Hon. James S. Rollins. By their united efforts, and the unprecedented liberality of the people, Boone secured the University. About this time Mr. Gordon took his younger brother, James M. Gordon, into his office and prepared him for the bar and for a life of future usefulness and honor. In 1840 Mr. Gordon returned to Kentucky, and resumed the practice of his profession. His great success as a lawyer drew about him a number of young men eager to learn of him and to profit by his profound knowledge of law, among whom was Judge Samuel Miller, now one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Gordon remained in Kentucky for about three years when he returned to Columbia and gradually retired from the active duties of his profession. He had six children, four sons and two daughters. Martha, the eldest of the daughters, married Judge Robert H. Clinkscales, formerly a prominent business man of Columbia, and for a brief period judge of the county court. Ida, the second daughter, married Prof. Oren Root, Jr., formerly connected with the State University. Boyle, the eldest son, has been an able practitioner at the Columbia bar for many years, and a professor of law in the State University. Wellington and Carey are also well-known attorneys of Columbia, Missouri. John B. Gordon, or " Jack," as he was familiarly called, died on his farm, near Columbia, February 13th, 1855, ( ?) at the age of fifty-five years.

Carey H. Gordon

Carey H. Gordon is the son of John B. and Sophia (Hawkins) Gordon. He was born in Columbia, Missouri, June 10th, 1844, and was educated at the State University, attending the literary department of that institution for three years, and afterwards the law department for two years. Commenced the practice of law in 1872 with his brother, Wellington Gordon, at Columbia. In 1864 he enlisted as a private in company B, 9th Missouri State Militia, and served three years, leaving the army in March, 1865. In August, 1863, he was transferred to a newly organized company of which he was made second lieutenant. Was at the battle of Kirksville, in Adair county, August, 1862. Was afterwards on a scout with ten men, some ten miles from Liberty, in Clay county, Missouri, when they came in conflict with Jesse James and his band. Two of Gordon's men were wounded and two horses shot. Three of the James band were wounded, the noted outlaw being of the number, losing one of his fingers. He sent Gordon word the next day, offering him a horse and a suit of clothes if he would come to Kearney, Clay county, by himself. Gordon returned auswer that he was not in need of a horse nor of clothing. Mr. Gordon resigned and left the service in March, 1865, to prosecute his studies at the State University. He was married in 1876 to Miss Julia Long, of Bridgeton, St. Louis county, Missouri. They have four children, two sons and two daughters: Boyle Jr., Edwin, Clara and Sophia. Mr. Gordon is a member of the Christian church. Mrs. Gordon is a member of the Baptist church. He is also a member of the order of K. of P. He has followed farming in connection with his law practice since entering upon the active duties of life. He has a good farm of 332 acres situated two miles east of Columbia, on the Fulton gravel road. Mr. Gordon has a liberal share of practice at the Columbia bar. His father, John B. Gordon, was in his day one of the ablest lawyers in central Missouri. He represented his county in the legislature for sixteen years.

Wellington Gordon

Wellington Gordon is the son of Hon. John B. and Sophia (Hawkins) Gordon, and was born in Columbia, Mo., January 31st, 1838. His father, John B., was born in Milford, Madison county, Kentucky, and was educated principally at Transylvania University, of Lexington, Kentucky. He studied law in the office of W. H. Caperton, of the Richmond bar, and was admitted to practice, forming a most happy partnership with Col. John Speed Smith, one of Kentucky's ablest lawyers. After a few years of successful practice he married Miss Sophia Hawkins, daughter of Nicholas Hawkins, who had emigrated to Kentucky from Virginia some years before - 1826. The whole family of Gordons came to Columbia, Boone county, Missouri. Missouri, about this time, was receiving the best class of immigrants, and Boone county a very large proportion. Politics, being the legitimate, honored business of the most enlightened, soon called forth all the energies and talents of John, who carried the county for the Whigs, and was elected to represent Boone county in the Legislature for five successive terms, from 1830 to 1840, It is to the eloquence and energy of John B. Gordon that Columbia is indebted more than to any other man for the location of the State University at Columbia. In 1840 he returned to Kentucky, practicing his profession and lecturing on law to the young men of the State, who came to sit at his feet, " learning the law their fathers loved." Returning to Missouri, he retired from active practice, and devoted his time to the instruction of his children, who have since shown themselves worthy such a sire. He died February 13th, 1853, ( ?) at the age of fifty-five years. He left a family of six children, four sons and two daughters. Martha, the eldest daughter, married Judge Robert H. Clinkscales. Ida married Prof. Oren Root, Jr. Boyle, the oldest son, is now professor of law in the University. Emmett, Wellington, our subject, and Carey. Wellington was educated at the University, taking the full classical course of four years. When a boy he was deputy circuit clerk in the office of R. L. Todd for about fifteen months. Then he studied law in the office ot his brother Boyle, completing the course in 1859, and opened an office in Kansas City, where he remained until the spring of 1860. He then went to Carrollton and practiced his profession for about a year, when he returned to Columbia, and practiced in the office of Guitar & Gordon until 1865. In 1866 he was elected county attorney, and served until 1872, when he was endorsed by an election to the office of prosecuting attorney, which office he filled acceptably for two years. Since that time Mr. Gordon has devoted his time and talents to his lucrative practice in conjunction with his brother, C. H. Gordon. He was married December 13th, 1866, to Miss Laura Amonett, daughter of Judge James Amonett, formerly of Virginia. Mrs. Gordon, nee Amonett, was born in Louisiana, and at the age of thirteen removed to the city of Memphis, Tenn., where she was living at the time of her marriage. Their union has been blessed with five children - Kate, Reverdy, Fleetwood, Ida and Mattie. Mr. Gordon has a fine residence in the northeastern part of Columbia. He is regarded as an able lawyer and a thorough gentleman .

W. A. Goodding is the son of J. C. and Elizabeth (Dameron) Gooddiug, the former of Kentucky, the latter of North Carolina. W. A. was born in Randolph county, Missouri, October 26th, 1846. His father removed to Macon in 1847. Youno- Goodding: was educated at the Mount Pleasant College, Huntsville, and at the Kirksville Normal College. He returned to Randolph in 1865, and in 1872 came to Boone county. He engaged in coal mining on a large scale at Brown's-

Station. He was married December 25th, 1873, to Martha E., daughter of Lewis G. Berry, of Boone. They have four children : Nettie E., Lena, Charlie E. and Bessie. Mr. and Mrs. Goodding are members of tlie Baptist church. He is a Mason, K. T., H. P. of chapter, also K. of P. He is also a member of A. O. U. W. He was a notary public for six years. His home is in Columbia. He has always voted the Democratic ticket, and at the primaries in August, 1882, after an animated canvass, received the nomination of his party for sheriff by a decided majority.

Gen. Odon Guitar

Gen. Guitar is of French-English extraction, his father, John Guitar, 1)6 ing a native of Bordeaux, France, and his mother being of English blood. She was a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of David Gordon, deceased, one of Boone county's pioneers. Her given name was Emily, and she was a niece of Chief Justice Boyle. Gen. Guitar was born in Kichmond, Madison county, ~ Kentucky, August 31st, 1827. His parents moved to Boone county, Missouri, in 1829, bringing the two-year-old Odon with them to Columbia, where they located, and the elder Guitar did business as a merchant till his death in 1848. Gen. Guitar was educated wholly in Boone county, attending the common schools till his fifteenth year, when he entered the University of Missouri at its first opening session in 1842, and graduated in 1846 with the degree of A. B. His degree was conferred while he was on his way to Santa Fe. He had volunteered for the Mexican war in Col. (afterwards Gen.) Doniphan's regiment, and did not remain at college for commencement, but left his graduating speech to be read by a classmate. Gen. Guitar served through the entire Mexican war, and on his return began the study of law in the office of his uncle, Hon. John B. Gordon, then one of the leading members of the Missouri bar, and recognized as the first orator of the State at that time. He was admitted to the bar in 1848 before Judge William Hall, of the circuit court, and at once began the practice, which he prosecuted as his chief vocation till April, 1882. When the great civil war came on. Gen. Guitar was Union in sentiment, and was commissioned in May, 1862, by Gov. Gamble to recruit a regiment of volunteers for the Federal service. This regiment was from several diflTerent counties, and was mustered in as the Ninth Cavalry, M. S. M. He commanded the regiment till his promotion in June, 1863, when he was commissioned brigadier-general of the M. S. M., and also of the

E. M. M. Both these promotions were for galhmt and meritoriousservice in the field. For a complete record of the campaigns in which Gen. G. participated, the reader is referred to the war history department of this volume. He was the first commandant of the central Sub-district of Missouri, with headquarters at Jefferson City. After the war, he resumed his practice in the law, and continued it at Columbia till the date above mentioned. In 1853-4, and again in 1857-8, he represented his county in the General Assembly, having been elected on the Whig ticket. Since the dissolution of that party, he has been a Liberal Republican, though he has taken no active part in politics, and has not sought either the honors or emoluments of public trusts. Gen. Guitar was married in December, 1865, to Kate L., youngest daughter of Judge Abiel Leonard, deceased, formerly of Howard county. They are the parents of five children, four daughters and one son, all of whom survive at this writing. Gen. G. is not a member of any lodge or society of any kind. He owns several farms in Boone county, but the principal part of his estate is in town property in Columbia. He is one of those citizens of prominence who take an active interest in all public afiairs and in everything pertaining to the country's welfare. While in the practice of the law Gen. G. paid most attention to criminal cases, and defended in a large number of homicide cases. Only one of his clients was ever hanged, and but five sent to the penitentiary. The others were all acquitted, four of whom were saved by the adroit management of their counsel after conviction and sentence to execution.

Hugh M. Hall

The subject of this notice is the son of Mortimer and Mary (French) Hall, and was born in Boone county, Missouri, October 5th, 1847. When quite a child he went to live with an uncle, S. Jli. French, and lived with him until he was sixteen years of age, when he commenced teaching school and taught from 1863 until 1872. Two years of hi& teaching was in Morgan county, Missouri. He then followed farming,,, for four years, until March, 1882, when he was appointed deputy county clerk of Boone county, which position he still retains. He had the misfortune to lose an arm on the 12th day of October, 1861, by getting it crushed between the rollers of a cane-mill on the farm of J. D. French. He was elected a justice of the peace in November, 1872, of Kockyfork township and served as justice for ten years. He was married September 7th, 1871, to Miss Sue T., daughter of Jackson Herndon. By this union they have had five children, one boy and four girls - Mary L., born September 17th, 1872 ; Carrie E., born March 26th, 1874; Sallie A., born April 18th, 1875; Hugh E., born January 12th, 1877, and Wilmuth, born July 8th, 1879. Mr. Hall and his wife are members of the Christian church and he is a member of the Knights of Pythias. His father is a native of Virginia and is still living near Hallsville, Boone county. His mother is dead. Hugh wa&

Dr. Eugene Wallace Herndon was born February 4th, 1836. He was educated at Franklin College, Tennessee, graduating as A. B. in class of 1852. In 1855 he received the degree of A. M. from the same institution. Graduated at the Nashville Medical College in 1855, being at the time but nineteen years old. After completing his medical education he came to Clarksville, Missouri, and began the practice of his profession. In 1859 he commenced the study of law. Took the degree of LL. D. at Harvard University in 1861. In 1859 he began the publication of the County Union, at Clarksville, which he continued until 1860. He supported Bell and Everett for president and vice-president. Dr. Herndon was a Union man at the beginning of the war, but the violent expression of Northern sentiment caused him to take sides with the South. He was not a " secessionist, " but entered the army as a rebel. Assisted Col. Caleb Dorsey, of Pike county, in raising a regiment for service in the Missouri State Guard. Was appointed surgeon of this regiment. Left Pike county in December, under Col. Dorsey, to join Price's army, and was in the battle with Gen. Prentiss at Mt. Zion church, in this county, an account of which may be found elsewhere in this volume. Reached the Confederate army at Cove Creek, where he was regularly commissioned a surgeon by Governor Jackson and assigned to duty under Gen. Martin Green. He was afterwards division surgeon under Gen. Parsons. Afterthe battle of Pleasant Hill, was made chief surgeon of all the forces in West Louisiana and a member of Gen. Bagley's staff. Was at Elkhorn, Farmington, Prairie Grove, Helena, Mansfield and Pleasant Hill. Surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana, in the spring of 1865 and returned to Missouri. For the next year or two he followed farming in Pettis county, after which he came to Columbia, where he has remained ever since. From 1869 to 1870 was editor of the Boone County Journal. Dr. Herndon was married in 1865 to Miss Laura E. Uuby, of Randolph county. She died in 1881, leaving no children. Dr. Herndon is a Mason. He is a member of the Council, of which he was first high priest, and also first high priest of the Chapter. He is a member of the Christian church and is now editor of the Christian Quarterly Revieio, a publication of 144 pages, and the only periodical of the kind published in the interest of that denomination.

George W. Henderson

George W. Henderson, son of E. F. and Catherine (Brinkman) Hendierson, was born in St. Louis, March 10, 1847. Was educated at the public schools of St. Louis. Commenced his business career in 1857, clerking in a candy store in St. Louis. In 1859, he clerked for John Barnhurst, of St. Louis, in a dry goods store, continuing thus until 1869, when Barnhurst moved his store to Columbia, Missouri, and Mr. Henderson came with him and remained in his employment until the latter part of 1870, when he went into the grocery business under the firm name of Gentry & Henderson. Continued the business thus for about seventeen months when he took William T. Shock into partnership, under the firm name of Shock & Henderson. The business was conducted thus for about two years, then changed to Henderson, Shock & Co., and so remained until 1876, when Mr. Henderson sold out his interest to Lafayette Hume. In June, 1876, he became one of the proprietors of the Columbia Mills, his partners being Messrs. Anderson and Smith. In 1878 the firm changed to Anderson, Henderson & Co., and so remained until February 6, 1882. As a business man Mr. Henderson has few equals, and perhaps no superior in this section of the country. He commenced life without anything, and has by energy, and good management accumulated a handsome estate, and this too in a brief period of time. His father is living in Columbia at the age of sixty-five years. His mother died in 1875. He is one of six children, five sons and one dauo'hter, all of whom are livino- but one son, who died in childhood. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of the family. Mr. Henderson was married September 10, 1874, to Miss Mary, daughter of Judge Henry and Mary (Depew) Dusenberry. They have one son, Benjamin E. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are members of the Methodist Church South. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Col. John J. Hickman

Col. Hickman is known to the entire West as one of the greatest temperance advocates living. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, May 26, 1839, his parents - Hon. James L. Hickman and wife - being also natives of Kentucky. The family was originally from Virginia, and the colonel's father was a gallant soldier of the war of 1812. Thomas Metcalfe, uncle of John J.'s mother, was governor of Kentucky from 1828 to 1832. Col. H. received his earlier education in the city of his birth, and after the death of his father (which occured while John was still quite young), he went with his mother (a refined lady of the true American type) to southern. Kentucky, where at the early age of nineteen, he was married to Miss Lizzie Hollingsworth, a lady one year younger than himself, and every way worthy of so distinguished a husband. In early married life he engaged in agricultural pursuits, afterwards studying law and medicine, but abandoned his professional studies at the commencement of the war. After the war he engaged in the life and fire insurance business of which he made an eminent success, always commanding the highest salaries. In May, 1867, he joined the South CarroUton Lodge No. 20, and- at once became an active worker in the temperance cause. Soon afterwards he was commissioned State deputy with headquarters at Louisville and did valiant service. In October, 1868, he was himself elected G. W. C. T., and quit a lucrative employment to devote his entire time to the work of the order. He held the office three successive years, and retired Avith the gratification of knowing that under his administration the order had increased from 3,000 members with sixty working lodges, to 25,000 members with more than 500 working lodges. In one of these years, he organized 100 lodges with a chartered membership of more than 4,000, besides adding thousands to the lodges already established. He first entered the Right Worthy Grand Lodge at its Oswego, N. Y., session in May, 1869, and immediately took rank as a representative Good Templar, and was appointed R. W. Grand Marshal. At Baltimore he was elected R. W. G. Counsellor, and unanimously reelected at the Madison session in May, 1872. He did not attend the London session in 1873, but was elected R. W. G. T. the next year at the Boston session. He was reelected in 1875, and yet again in 1876, and in the latter year was sent as a "missionary" to Great Britain, where he spent several months reorganizing the Grand Lodges of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. On his return, he declined a renomination at the Portland session, in 1877, and was succeeded by Theo. D. Kanouse, of Wisconsin, who retired after two years, and Col. Hickman was again elected R. W. G. T. He is the second man who has been recalled to that high office, after having gone out of it for any reason.

Col. Hickman is beyond question, the best known citizen, personsally, of Boone county, his reputation as a temperance worker being world-wide, and his personal acquaintance being enjoyed by many eminent temperance people of Europe. His presence is commanding, and is of that easy dignity that invariably bespeaks a born gentleman. He is recognized by all as one of the greatest temperance orators living, and he certainly merits the full measure* of the distinction to which he has attained. His family consists of his wife and two sons - James K. and Newton H. James K. married Miss Anna Woods, daughter of Adam Woods, of Howard county. Col. Hickman is now a citizen of Columbia, and is as zealous and untirino: in the temperance cause as in the days of his earlier manhood.

Great in heart, deed, and morals, Columbia should be proud that he is numbered with the other distinguished citizens of the "Athens of Missouri."

Col. Eli Hodge

Col. Eli Hodge was born in Montgomery county, Kentucky, October 28th, 1839, and came with his father to Boone county in 1857. He followed farming until 1861, when he cast his fortunes with the South, joining Peacher's company of what was then known as the Missouri State Guard. He enlisted as a private and participated in the battles of Drywood and Lexington. In the spring of 1862 became adjutant of Col. Gid. Thompson's regiment. Was in the Lone Jack fight and at Elkhorn, where he was wounded in the thigh. Took part in the battle of Prairie Grove, where his horse was shot. Was at Springfield, Cape Girardeau and Hartville, and in fact all the battles in which Gen. Joe Shelby took part. In the fall of 1864 came into Boone, Audrain and Howard recruiting for Confederate service. At Waverly was placed in command of 485 men and started for Price's army, but failed to join it on the retreat from Independence. He went in a southwest direction. En route was attacked by Feder- -als at Cassville, where he lost 150 men, killed, captured and missing. Finally reached the Confederate army at Clarksville, Texas. On the reorganization of Col. D. Williams' regiment he was made a lieutenantcolonel. When the army disbanded he was at Corsicana, Texas. He went into Old Mexico, where he stayed for three years. Returned to Boone county in 1868. In 1874 was elected collector. On assuming the duties of this office, removed to Columbia where he still resides. Served two years as collector. Was a member of the board of trustees for two years and a school director when the new schoolhouse was contracted for. Col. Hodge was married September 1, 1868, to Mary L. Craig, a native of Virginia, but at the time of her .marriage a resident of Boone county. They have had five children.

four of whom are now living. Col. Hoclge is a member of the Masonic order, a K. P., A. O. U. W. and K. of H. He is also a member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Hodge is a Presbyterian.

C. C. Hopper

This gentleman, the senior member of the firm of C. C. Hopper & Co., dealers in groceries, provisions, etc., Columbia, is a son of James E. and Mary (Herrington) Hopper, and was born in Boone county^ November 13, 1842. His parents were natives of Madison county ^ Kentucky, born in 1818 ; his father, .Tames Hopper, Jr., is still living^ on his farm, five miles south of Columbia; his mother died in 1877. On his father's side Mr. Hopper is of Irish descent, and his immediate ancestors were among the pioneers of this county. His grandfather, James Hopper, Jr., was a native of Kentucky, and came to Boone about the year 1824.

C. C. Hopper was raised on his father's farm and received a good common school education. At the age of twenty-one he started in life for himself, first working for James McConathy, the noted Boone county miller and distiller. Two years later he bought a farm, six miles south of Columbia, on which he lived some ten years, when he came to Columbia and engaged in the grocery and drug trade. After following this business some three years, he abandoned it on account of failing health and returned to his farm. In 1879 he again came to Columbia and, after running a meat market for about a year, he engaged in his present business. He still owns his farm, however.

October 22, 1863, Mr. Hopper married Miss Annie Groom, a native of Boone county, and a daughter of James and Maria (Payne) Groom, of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Hopper are the parents of six livings children, viz. : Robert, William, Virginia, Ida Lenoir, James Henderson and John Bingham. Mr. and Mrs. H. are both members of the Methodist church, and Mr. H. belongs to the Knights of Honor.

Col. Major Horner, Deceased

Was born in Chesterfield county, Virginia, December 29, 1787. His parents were agricultural people, and he was reared on the farm. In 1812 he was married to Miss Keturah Morgan, near Richmond, and soon afterwards moved to that city, where he engaged in the manufacture of barrels for the large flouring mills there. While living in Virginia he served in the war of 1812, in the commissary department. In 1819 he moved to Howard county, Missouri, and bought a farm eight miles east of Fayette, and remained there 20 years, next removing to Randolph county and locating three miles east of Huntsville, on which farm he remained till 1864, when he moved to St. Louis. Remaining there two years, he next moved to Columbia, Boone county, where he remained until his death. He died March 8, 1867, while on a visit to his son, James S. Horner, Huntsville, being in his seventy-ninth year. After coming to Missouri he enlisted in the militia for the purpose of repelling some Indian attacks in Missouri. He was colonel of the militia in Howard county for eight years, and on leaving was succeeded by Col. Joe Davis. In 1838, during the Mormon war, he was appointed paymaster by Gov. Boggs, with the rank of colonel. In paying off the troops, after payment was made, his clerk informed him that a considerable amount remained to his credit on account of the odd cents not being paid to the soldiers on settlement. Col. Horner instantly directed the clerk to return it to the State treasury, which was done, being the only instance of the kind on record, and fully exemplifying the character and integrity of the man. He was also appointed to pay off the Missouri troops after the Black Hawk war. He served one term in the State legislature, and was a member of the State senate when the civil War came up, and was among the number who repaired to Neosho pursuant to the call of Gov. Jackson. Though a pronounced Southern man in his feelings, he was too old to take any active part in the w^ar. On account of his sympathies he was compelled to leave his farm and move to St. Louis.

Col. Horner became the father of ten children, five sons and five daughters, eight of whom lived to be grown: Sarah A. E., Edward B., John P., Lucy J., Fannie H., Laura R., James S., and Rebecca J. Only Sarah, John P. and Lucy J. are living at this writing, and all reside in Columbia. John P. Horner is one of the most substantial business men of the county, and has held several important official and political trusts since his residence here. He is a leading Democrat, and one of the most efficient members of the M. E. Church South. Col. Major H. was also an active member of the same church, having united therewith when about twenty years of age. He was likewise a Democrat, prominent in politics, and so rigid a temperance man that from the age of twenty-five years, he never so much as tasted liquor even for medical purposes. He was one of the earliest curators of the University, and assisted in selecting the site on which the lunatic asylum is located at Fulton, and participated in laying the corner stone of that institution. At one time he was one of the county court judges of Eandolph county, which, like all other trusts, he discharged faithfully. He lies buried at the family burying ground at Sugar Creek church, in Randolph county, having passed a life of honor of which his children and friends may ever speak with pride and gratitude.

Dr. Newton Hockensmith

Dr. Hockensmith is a son of Newton and Jane (Palmer) Hockensmith, and was born June 18, 1846, in Independence, Jackson county, Missouri. His father was a native of Jessamine county, Kentucky. He first settled at Richmond, Ray county, Missouri, and from there he moved to Independence, Missouri. His mother, Jane Palmer, was a daughter of Elder Frank Palmer, a noted divine, and a member of the board of curators of the State University. She was also a neice of ex-Gov. Robinson, of Kentucky. When the cholera scourged Independence so terribly in 1852, Dr. Hockensmith' s family were sorely stricken, himself, wife and one daughter dying of that dread disease within forty-eight hours. He was a leading physician of Independence. By their marriage they had four children, three boys and one girl, none of whom are living save our subject, who was the second child. Dr. Hockensmith has a thorough education - going first to the Dover High School, Liberty High School, Missouri; Westminster College at Fulton, Missouri, and at the Kentucky University, Lexington, Kentucky. While at Lexington he studied for the ministry, and was ordained to preach in the Christian Church at Independence, Missouri. He preached occasionally at Kansas City, but his first regular charge was at Plattsburg, Missouri, where he remained two years. He then came to Columbia, and did evangelical work in Boone, Callaway and Howard counties, practicing dentistry when not actively engaged in his nobler work. While living at Independence he studied medicine under Dr. Bryant, father of President George S. Bryant, of Chrisitian College, Columbia, Missouri. He attended one session of the medical department of the State University in 1873 and 1874, and has been practicing dentistry for three years in Columbia. He enjoys a large and remunerative practice, and is a gentleman in the fullest sense. He was married November 1, 1866, to Miss Jennie, daughter of Samuel and Martha (Jefi'ries) Watson, of Callaway county, Missouri. By this union they have had four children, two boys and two girls. Frank (deceased),

Eowena, Fannie and Watson. He is one of the leaders of the Christian Church at Columbia, and is also president of the board of county commissioners of Boone county.

Prof. William P. Hurt

Prof. William P. Hurt is a native of Montgomery county, Kentucky, where he was born November 22, 1824. His parents, John P. and Elizabeth (Pebworth) Hurt, moved to Sangamon county,. Illinois, in 1839, but did not remain there but one year, when they returned to Montgomery county, Kentucky, where the subject of this sketch received such education as the common school could impart. At the age of eighteen he taught school in Clark county, Kentucky. In 1844-45, attended school at the Highland Institute, Mount Sterling, Kentucky. In 1846 he resumed teaching in his native county. In the summer of that year he enlisted in the Mexican Avar, in Company I, Second regiment, Kentucky volunteers. He volunteered as a private, but was elected a sergeant. Was in the battle of Buena Vista, and was mustered out of service, June 9th, 1847, at New Orleans. He returned to his native county and resumed teaching, continuing in this business until 1849. He was married June 9th, 1849, to Miss Kitty Ann, daughter of David and Rebecca (Jackson) Bruton. They have had seven children, two sons and five daughters. He taught school in his native county until 1850, when he moved to Greencastle, Indiana, where he taught one year. Returning to Montgomery county, he continued to teach until 1852, when he moved to Boone county, Missouri, and settled near Hallsville. His father-in-law, David Bruton, accompanied him. He taught in the country until the year following, when he was engaged as professor of mathematics in Christian College, Columbia, Missouri. He held this position for two years. This was during the presidency of John A. Williams. In 1855 he was engaged as principal of Prairie Institute, Audrain county, Missouri, which position he held for two years. In 1857 returned to Christian College, and taught mathematics for one year, under President Wilkes. From 1858 to 1877, taught under President Rogers. He was also a partner with the president from 1871 to 1876. In 1878, w^as associated with President Bryant in conducting the institution. At the close of the collegiate year he retired, and has not taught any since. He recently traded his town property to F. Wilcox, for a farm five miles east of Columbia.

Dr. Paul Hubbard

Dr. Paul Hubbard, the subject of this sketch, is the son of Moses and Abigail (Titus) Hubbard, of Schoharie county. New York, where he was born, August 14th, 1818. He was educated in his native county,attending Schoharie Academy, after wards graduating at the medical college of Castleton, Vermont. He practiced his profession in Windham Center, New York, for ten years, afterwards at Albany, New York, for a short period. November 24th, 1841, he was married to Miss Elizabeth M., daughter of Peter Dominick. By this marriage they had three children, two sons and one daughter: Lorenzo Dominick, who died at the age of nine years, and Socrates, now an officer in the United States navy, with commission of lieutenant-commander. His vessel is connected with the South American' fleet. He entered the navy in 1861 and is esteemed one of the best educated and most competent officers in the service. He was born March 18th, 1844. Minnie E., their only daughter, was born November 24th, 1849. She was married, November 29th, 1871, to Paul Waples, and is now living in Sherman, Texas. The first wife having died June 8th, 1879, Dr. Hubbard was again married August 25th, 1880, to Mrs. Lucy B. Shields (nee Field), widow of William C. Shields, formerly professor of ancient languages in the Missouri State University. Dr. Hubbard came to Columbia in the fall of 1854, having previously spent several years in California, where he was assistant surgeon of the marine hospital, his brother, Lorenzo, being resident surgeon. On arriving in Columbia he commenced the practice of his profession - dentistry - which he has followed most of the time since. He acquired the theoretical part of his profession at Philadelphia Dental College, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but long practice and careful study has added greatly to his skill as a practitioner, and he has now perhaps no superior in the country. He was military surgeon for three years during the war, with headquarters at Columbia ; was also surgeon of Gen. J. B. Douglass' command. He was State Senator in 1867 and 1868. While a member of the legislature he introduced the bill providing for the establishment of a normal department in connection with the State University ; also a bill providing for the repairing of the president's mansion and the University building, and, with Mr. Spaunhorst, representative from St. Louis, drafted and put through a bill requiring that one and three-fourths of seventy-five per cent of the State revenue be appropriated to the Uni-

Tersity. The bill passed and the University received from $10,000 to $12,000 a year. Dr. Hubbard was a curator of the University from 1867 to 1877, and was business agent of the institution from 1871 to 1877. Has held the position of United States pension surgeon since the war, but resigned because it interfered with his professional duties. He was city recorder in 1857, or 1858. Before coming to Missouri, was coroner of Green county. New York, for four years ; also school commissioner for the town of Wright, Schoharie county, New York. In 1880 he bought a farm of fifty acres in the suburbs of Columbia, which he has improved until it is now one of the handsomest homesteads in Boone county. He has an office for the practice of dentistry at his home, where he is prepared to do all kinds of work in his line.