Jackson Township

When Organized

When Daviess county took upon itself the robes of official life, and secured a local habitation and a name among her sister counties of the State, Jackson township was not given a name, but all this territory lying east and northeast of Grand River was known as Grand River township. When it was discovered that the three original townships which extended to the Iowa State line were somewhat too extensive in territory, Jackson township then became known to fame and the people of Daviess county. In 1859 Jackson township formed one of the seven which composed the municipal boundaries of Daviess county, and since that time it has grown and flourished, and the name of the " Hero of New Orleans" has become a honsehold word.

Jackson township is the second in size in the county, covering nearly a congressional township and a-half, and containing 31,174.14 acres of excellent land. The erystal waters of Clear Creek traverses its eastern border; Lake Creek in the southeast; Hurricane and Brushy Creeks, through the center of the township, gives a splendid supply of water. The Big Muddy trails its devious course through the southwestern part, while the murky waters of Grand River bounds the entire southern border. It is one of the best watered townships in the county. Some of the finest timber covers at least two-thirds of its area, and it ranks as one of the wealthiest townships in the county, both financially and in the richness and productiveness of its soil. Among the timber ean be found the white and burr oak, walnut, maple, hickory, elm, and hackberry, all very valuable and will be a source of great wealth to the citizens of the township. Lime and sandstone are found in abundance along the banks of Grand River, and its water supply and natural grasses make ita splendid stock-raising, as well as a cereal growing country. Tt is this adaptability of soil, climate, and production whieh has placed it in the front rank of material progress of the townships of which Daviess county is composed.

In transportation facilities Jackson township is well provided, the St. Louis & Omaha Railroad running diagonally through the sonthern section, while the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific touches the northwestern corner, having in all about eight and a-half miles of railroad within the township. With these advantages immigrants can tind few better portions of the county to settle in than Jackson township, and when all its natural resources are considered, it may well challenge the admiration of those who wish to find i home in the Garden State of the Union.

Boundary

Jackson township is bounded on the north by Jamesport township, east by Livingston county, South by Grand River, and west by Union township, and the southwest corner touches Monroe, In point of population Jackson is the fifth township in the county.

First Settlers

It was in 1833 that the first white settler made his home in Jackson township. Robert J. Peniston, who first settled Millport, built a eabin within its limits. Daniel Girdner, who, like Peniston, came from Kentucky, John Oxtord and Robert MeIlaney, all from the same State, were the oldest of these settlers who staked out claims in the township. Theodore Peniston, son of Robert, is at present the oldest settler now living. There was but little difference in the settlement of this township trom the others. They had their trials and hardships to contend with, and they had to tind a market for their peltry at the far-olf town of Brunswick, on the Missouri River. Game was abundant and the marksmanship of the old settlers was proverbial. They wasted very little powder and lead, and when the bead was drawn and the sharp crack of the rifle heard, it was pretty certain death had claimed a vietim. Wild meat was not only the provision of the family in that time, but it went along way towards providing other necessaries. Deer-skins, venison hams, wolf-skins and sealps, turkeys, ete. were cash articles, although pretty cheap, while wild honey was sold at ten cents per gallon. But this last was utilized in another way than "sweetening." It was capable of being made into a very highly prized drink, and " Metheglin" was the mint julep of those early times, and proved a must delicious beverage. So it will be seen that while the pioneer's life was at times one of hardship and peril, at others he could discount the present day in the solid and liquid luxuries of lite. All was not dark, but there shows forth many bright spots to cheer the way, and the silver lining to the clouds was often seen - a rainbow of promise that while in youth they struggled, their old age should be blessed with plenty and serenity.

Witat Usually Tiappens

Among the early settlers came Dr. R. B. Ellis, a native of Vermont. He was the first practising physician who settled in the township, and lived there several years. He tinally moved to Memphis, Tennessee.

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The Rev. Edgar French, of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was amoug the early preachers and held services at several of the settlers' cabins, and at the old log school-house, near where is now Lock Springs.

So far as could be learned the first school was taught by a Mr. Puffer, on Peniston's Ridge. He received the usual price of $1 per month, or $3 per term of three months, and "boarded 'ronnd." Tt was on this same ridge that the first school-house was built of round logs and at a cost of some S15 to $20. Tt was rudely constructed, but served its purpose for many years, aid there are quite a number now grown to manhood, and liying within the township. whose boyhood days were closely intertwined with the memory of that log school-house, whose edneation was all received within its, to them, hallowed precincts.

This church was organized August 17, 1857, with thirteen original members, as follows: Nathaniel Huston, Naney Minnick, Mary J. Minnick, Elizabeth A. Minnick, Fidelia Offield, Elizabeth Hicks, Margaret Welborn, Mary Brown, Mary Minniek, Rachel Huston, Elizabeth Raider, John Raider and Anna Raider. They built their church in March, 1870, at a cost of $700. It is a neat frame strueture, plainly furnished.

The ministers who have otticiated since its organization are as follows, in the order named: Rev. 8. Robert Speer, John W. French, D. Walker, J.W. French, A. F. Cooper, W. D. Doods, Robert Speer, J. W. French, E. 8. Ravan, W. N. Nickell, J. W. French, E. 8. Ragan, J. W. French, and the present incumbent, E. 8. Ragan. It is in a flourishing condition with amembership of sixty-seven. This was the first organized church in the township, and is situated one-half mile north of Lock Springs.

Presbyterian Church

This church was organized in 1860 and those connecting themselves with the church at the time were Isaac Minces, John Brooks, John Minces, James Brooks and others. They commenced, in 1861, the erection of a neat frame church edifice, which, when completed, cost them the sum of eight hundred dollars. The pastors of the church have served in the order named: Revs. John French, John Cooper, Albert Regan, James Regan, Revs. Thorpe and Nichols. The present membership numbers eighty, and they have in connection with the church a well attended Sunday-school of about fifty scholars. This school is under the superintendency of Isaac Minces, and ehurch and school are in a prosperous condition.

Christian Church

It was not till 1863 that there proved enough members of this church to warrant them in forming a church organization. At that tine a few earnest workers united together and suceeeded in establishing the first Christian Chnreh in the township. The names of these piencers in God's holy work could not be found, but memory gives the names of 6. L. Ballinger, William Eade, and Hiram Poe. The following year, 1S6-4. a =necesstn] effort was made to ereet'a place of worship, which cost $1,000. The bni lding is frame, plainly and substantially finished and furnished. It was dedicated in 1864, when completed, by the Rev. Mr. Jordan, and his successor in the pastorate was the Rev. Mr. Hetrick, and at the present time, Rev. Benjamin Matchett, Jr. The chureh has i progressed since its inception and at this time has a membership of 134

Mevhoiist Denomination

A church was organized in 1565 and its original inembers were J. P. Drammond and wife, John and James Brown, and others whose names were not given. It has continued in a flourishing condition, and now has about 225 members. It has a substantial place of worship, and is in number the largest religions organization iu the township. The future is one of promise, with every evidence of increasing growth aud usefulness.

Population And Wealtii

POPULATION AND WEALTII. The population of Jackson township in L860 was 971, fitty of whom were negroes. At that time all east of the Grand River, now in Union township. was a part of Jackson. With those who joined both the Federal and Confederate service and the portion attached to Union township, Jackson gained but little during the next decade. In 1870 the population reached 1,059, only six of whom were colored. The inerease in the last ten years las been satisfactory, and the ratio of gain in the farming population is greater than any other township in the county. Four others have made a higher per cent of gain, but this gain has been mostly in villages, with the exception perhaps, of Benton. Colfax made the largest per cent of gain but Winston received more than half of the inerease. The population of Jackson township in 1880, as returned by the census of that year, was 1,506. Tn 1870 the total assessed valuation of Jackson township was $146,414. In 1877 another assessment was taken and reported : -

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The educational facilities of the township have kept pace with it growth, and it has, at this writing, nine schools within its limits. There are alsonine frame school-houses, and the average school term is five months in the fall and winter seasons. The houses are comfortable trame buildings, with all the appliances for a thorough education in the courses tanght. The Minnick school, District Nu. 3, is probably the largest in the township, taught by E. W. Cauthorn, and is a fair sample. There are fifty enrolled pupils in this school, twenty-nine males and twenty-one females, with an average attendance of about thirty-seven. The studies pursued are, orthography, reading, writing, arithinetic, geography, modern history, grammar, algebra, civil government and physiology. A sufliciently extensive course to gratify and satist'y all. With a high school at Gallatin, education need not become a failure.

Jackson township can boast of two villages, notof very great proportions but like all rising towns they believe immensely in their future. They are both on the Jine of the St. Louis & Omaha Railroad, some five miles apart and of course a great convenience to the farmers and stock-raisers in that vieinity. Lock Springs, situated in the southwest corner of the township, and the county as well, claims a solid population, on a fair count, of fifty. Tt is a railroad station with a depot building and has the following business lrouses : -

Jackson is the second town or village in the township and boasts of a population of thirty, with limited prospeets of an inerease. It is also a railroad station with a depot and has, besides, three business houses. Frank Hines is proprietor of a drug store; Sebron Sneed deals in general merchandise, ties and lumber; while Robert C. Groves keeps a general store and officially signs his name as postmaster. There is nothing specially to prevent Jackson village from growing, as lands are cheap and the soil productive which surrounds it. The best backbone for a growing village is an energetic and enterprising farming community behind it. Secure that and prosperity will follow.

Organization And Officers

Under the organization of the new township law in 1872 the first township election was held and the following officers chosen to attend to township atfairs tur one year, and until their successors were elected and qualified:

William B. Smith, supervisor; George W. Martin, clerk; Tarvison A, Brown, assessor; A. L. Buzzard, collector; Jolin A. Rhea, constable; James Critten and Nathaniel Houston, justices of the peace. Nathaniel Houston declined to serve as justice and William G. Eads was appointed.

1874 - William LB. Smith, trustee; A. F. MeParland, clerk: William B. Johnson, assessor; John Oxtord, collector and constable; Robert May and Theodore Peniston, justices.

1875 - H. A. Brown, trustee; Jolnm A. Rhea, clerk; Isaae M. MeCue, assessor: Jolin Oxford, collector; William Egbert, constable; A. L. Martin and William T. Minnick, justices.

1876 - H. A. Brown, trustee; John A. Rhea, clerk; Isaue M. MeCue, assessor; Jolin Oxtord, collector; Wiiliam Egbert, constable; A. L. Martin and William T. Minnick, justices.

There was no election for township oflicers for the years 1878, 1879 and 1880, the township law having been repealed. Tlowever, the most essential features of the law was again passed in the General Assembly of 1850-81, and the eleetion held in April of the present year. The-election resulted as follows: Jolin Oxford, trustee; William 13. Sinith, clerk and assessor; Henry Clark, collector and constable; James Vandyke and William T. Minnick, justices.

There are five road districts in the township, numbering trom one to five, and the overseers of the same are as follows: For district number one, Isaac Handley; for district number two, A. D. Thompson; tur district number three, Samnel Snider; for district number four, E. M. George; for district number five, John Grimes.

Biographical Sketohes Thomas Bradsiiaw

Was born in Pocahontas county, Virginia, August 31, 1827. His father was Thomas Bradshaw, and his mother's maiden name was Nancy 8. Williams. Thomas Bradshaw, Jr., was reared principally in Pocahontas county. He left his birthplace for Daviess county in 1857, and settled here on a farm with his mother, of whom he had the entire care until her death.

May, 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate Army under General Sterling Price. During the war he took part iu the battles of Wilson's Creek and Lexington. Since the war he has lived the life of a quiet farmer.

On March 11th, 1879, Mr. Bradshaw was married to Miss Amanda J. Moore, daughter of Otry Moore, both residents of Randolph county, Missouri. Mr. Bradshaw and wife are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Francis M. Burris

Was born in Illinois, July 18, 1858, and was there reared and received a good common school education. In the spring of 1874 he went to Livingston county, Missouri, and there engaged in farming, continuing until the spring of 1877, when he went to Caldwell county and went into the drug business at Proctorville. Ie remained there until early in 1880, when he eame to this county and opened out in the drug line at Lock Springs. He was married, in Daviess county, September 22, 1881, to Miss Mary A. Grimes, a lady who was born in Texas, June 11, 1862. Mr. Burris, though still a young man, has already evinced such business talent as must insure him suceess; and his accommodating disposition and fair dealing have won him many friends and built him up a good trade.

John W. Burge

Was born in Patrick county, Virginia, September 21,1838. He is the son of Woody Burge, now living in Daviess county; his mother died in Virginia in 1836. Our subject was reared principally upon his father's farm in Virginia. September 10, 1836, he left Virginia for Platte county, Missouri, where he made his home until 1857, at which time he came to Daviess county, where he has been eversince. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate ariny wider General Sterling Price, and was in the battles of Carthage, Pea Ridge, Sugar Creek, Pleasant Hill, and finally surrendered at Shreveport. Soon after his surrender he returned home and resumed his labors on the farm.

of Robert Peniston, now living in Livingston county. The issue ot this anion is three children; viz., Robert W., William E. and Iva V. Mr. Barge and wife are both members of the church; he of the Cumberland Preshys

Was born uear Petershorough, in Canada, April 2, 1838. His parents, John and Susan Lee Carlow, were natives of Eithadils his tather died in Canada in 1879, and his mother still resides there. When twenty-tive years of age, Joseph H. Carlow left his uative place and went to Saginaw, Michigan,' where he remained two years engaged in building. From the Wolverine State he went to Franklin, Venango county, Pennsviveniix where he remained until the tall of 1865, when ie migrated to Caldwell county, Missouri, and there lived some ten years, when he removed to this county, where he has since made his home. Mr. Carlow owns the Jackson mills, also a saw-mill, and is largely interested in real estate in and around Jackson Station, besides in other portions of the county.

On the 28th of May, 1865, Mr. Carlow was joined in marriage to Miss Annie Murphy, in Franklin, Pennsylvania. By this union they have seven children, named as follows: Susie B., Mamie, Annie, William J., Hattie, Bessie and Eddie. Mr. and Mrs. Carlow are members of the Catholic Church, and highly esteemed by all who know them.

The subject of this sketeh was born in Jasper county, Missouri, July 11, 1843. His parents were Salathiel and Charity Cook Carter; the former died in 1871, but the latter still resides in this connty. James was but nine years of age when he accompanied his parents in their removal from Jasper county to this county, of which he has been a resident ever since, growing to manhood and receiving his education here. In 1861 he enlisted for six months in the Missouri State Militia, and at the expiration of that time reenlisted and served until the close of the war. He began to farm for himself at the age of twenty-two, and as the result of his industry owns a valaable farm of 180 acres, all under cultivation.

Mr. Carter was united in marriaye to Miss Amanda F. Rhinehart, daughter of E. R. Rhinehart, of Greene county, Iowa, on the 31st of August, 1865. The issue of this union was three ehildren; namely, Charles A., Florence E. and Franklin. Mrs, Carter died May 28, 1876. On the 28th of February, 1878, Mr. Carter married Miss Mary R. Youtsey, daughter of A. 8. Yontsey, of this county. By this marriage they have two children, Arthur, and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Carter are members of the church, he of the

James Critten

The subject of this sketch was born in Putnam county, Ohio, March 26,. 1840. His futher, Isaae Critten, is a pative of Olio, as was also his mother, Mary Nichols Critten; they are now residents of Daviess county, having left Ohio when our subject was but fifteen years of age, and settled in this county where the father is a well-to-do and respected farmer. James was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools of this county. He enlisted in the Missouri State Militia in 1861, for six months, which time he served and then reénlisted in the First Missouri State Militia under Col. J. IL. B. MeFerran and served three years. Returning home after his honorable discharge, he engaged in farming He now owns an excellent farm of 160: acres, eighty of which are under cultivation and yield a handsome harvest. His farm is all under fence, and he deals to some extent in stock,

Mr. Critten and Miss Samanthe Maey, danghter of Captain Seth Macy, of this county, were united in marriage, September 13, 1868. Thay have twochildren; namely, Mary M. and Otto EK. Mr. and Mrs. Critten are highly esteemed members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is, politieallv, a Republican, and held the office of justice of the peacein 1871, giving: perfect satisfaction to the citizens of the township,

Joseph Critten

Was born in Putnam county, Ohio, March 4, 1845. His parents, Isaac and' Mary Nichols Critten, are both natives of the Buckeye State, and are at this writing residents of Daviess county. Our subject was twelve years of agewhen he accompanied his parents in their removal from Ohio to this county, where he has been reared upon his father's farm and received an edueation in the district schools. In 1861 he gave his services to the cause of the Union, enlisting in the Missouri State Cavalry, under Colonel James H. B. MeFerran, for four months, and at the expiration of that time again enlisted and served faithfully and well until the close of hostilities, when he: returned home. He owns a fine farm of 165 acres, 125 of whieh are under cultivation. His farm is well watered and adapted to stock-raising, in which he is engaged to a considerable extent.

On the 7th of October, 1866, Mr. Critten was nnited in marriage to Miss Samanthe Story, a native of this county. By this union, whieh has proven a happy one, Mr. and Mrs. Critten have two ehildren; namely, Orphens E. and Olive E. Mr. and Mrs. Critten are consistent members of the Gumber-- land Presbyterian Church. Politically, Mr. Critten is a Republican.

The subject of this sketch was born in Greene county, Tennessee, Septem- 'ber 9, 1811. His parents, James und Mary Moore Dinsinore, were both natives of the same county; his mother died in 1553; his father survived her many years, dying some seven years ago. Our subject was reared upon a farm in his native county, and there reeeived his edueation, When twentyone years of age he left home and went to Laurel county, Kentueky, and at London, in that State, learned the blacksmith trade, whieh trade his father had learned before him. ITe continued to work at his trade until his marriage, and for six years after, that event taking place on the 25th of October, 1842, when Miss Martha A. Blakely became his wile. She was a daughter of Charles Blakely, and was « native ot Kentucky. September 28, 1848, accompanied by his wife and family, Mr. Dinsmore removed to Missouri and located in Daviess county, where he resided up to the time of his death, which occurred October 12, 1880, in the sixty-ninth year of his age. He was one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens of the county. His farm, consisting of 160 acres, of which 120 are ander cultivation, is one of the best in the county. Mrs. Martha A. Dinsmore lives upon the old homestead, loved and esteemed by all who know her. Mr. and Mrs. Dinsanore became the parents of the following named children: James, Julia A., Martha J. (now Mrs. Isaac Jordan), Sallie (now Mrs. W. H. Cruse), John B., William C.., Ifenry A., Charles B., Elizabeth, Samuel A. and Elwood.

James P. Drummond

Was born in Monroe county, West Virginia, September 25, 1813. His parents were George and Easter Boyd Drummond, both natives of Virginia. Our subject was reared and edneated in Virginia, his home being on his father's farm.

On June 14th, 1836, Mr. Drummond was married to Miss Sydney Nickell, daughter of George W. Nickell, both residents of Monroe county, Virginia. In the auturan of 1839 he left Virginia for Daviess county, Missouri, and entered in the same year 160 acres of land in what is now known as Auberry Grove. When he had entered his land in this eonnty he went to live fur three years in Monroe county, Missouri. In 1842 he moved on his farm in Daviess county and has been a resident of this county ever since.

Mr. and Mrs. Drummond are the parents of eleven children, whose names are as follows: Margaret N.. now Mrs. Mann; Elizabeth E., now Mrs, Baldwin; Amanda J., now Mrs. Musselman; Mary, now Mrs. Barnett; George W. and Andrew J., twins; William N.; John K.; Caroline, now Mrs. Jenkins; James M. and Charles W.) Mrs. Drummond died in Nowember, 1858. July 14, 1859, he married Miss Maria F. Mann, daughter of

Onur subject is a member of the Masonie order, Lodge No. 116, of Jamesport. He owns one of the finest farms in Daviess county, the home place occupying all of section two. Heis highly regarded by all who know him.

Robert C. Grove

Was born in Lewistown, Frederick county, Maryland, October 10, 1842. His parents moved to Bedford county, Pennsylvania, when Robert was seven years old, and there he was partly educated. In the spring of 1855, he went to the Harrisburg Orphans' Home, where he remained until the spring of 1861. The war then lowering like a storm-cloud over the land, Mr. Grove entered the Federal service as 2 private soldier, but was soon promoted tosecond lientenant. He served creditably until April, 1863, when he washonorably diseharged. He then entered a seminary of learning, and grad= uated theretrom in 1866. Soon afterwards he came to Johnson county, this- State, and began teaching at Holden. From Holden he went to Independence, where he again tanght school, and from there returned to Bedtord! county, Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1870, He then came back. to Missouri, locating in Breckinridge, Caldwell county, but only remained a short time, When he moved to Daviess county, and has resided here ever since,. mostly engaged in teaching. He was married, in Blair county, Pennsylvania,. January 1, 1870, to Miss Kate A. Dean, a native of Huntington county, that State, born July 25,1839. One child has been born of this union, named, Dudly E., born July 25, 1881.

T. B. Head, M. Dd

Thomas Benton Head is a native Missourian, and was born in Randolph county, May 2, 1832, and there grew to manhood and received his non-professional edue enon, In 1858, he went to Philadelphia, and entered the Jefferson Medical College and took a thorough course in medicine and surgery, graduating therefrom in 1859. He repaired at once to Grundy county, Missouri i, where he began the practice at Trenton. He continued there till the spring of 1861, when he moved to Howard county. The war was them darkening the land, and Dr. Head entered the Confederate service as assistant surgeon, and served three years. On quitting the army, he came to: Daviess county, Missouri, and located tor the practice in Jackson township, where he has ever since resided.

Dr. Head was married, in Howard county, this State, to Miss Bettie Patterson, on the Ist of September, 1859. They had three children; named respectively, Florence, James D. and Texas. Mrs. Head died in 1889.

When the doctor was a young man living at Huntsville, he worked three years for Garth & Smith, tobaicenntétiy for which service he received a compensation of $7.50 per month. At this writing he is in the midst ot a large and lnerative practice, from which it may be inferred that his success as a physician is eminent.

George. W. Hill, Tr

Was born in Pocahontas county, West Virginia, Mareh 11.1843. Ie ia the son of Willian P. Hill, who married Miss Elizabeth Poage, both natives of Virginia. George W. Hill came with his parents to this county from Virginia in 1855. Ie lived on his father's thray, voing to school and helping with the work, until he beeawe of age.

On the 26th of August, 1868, Mr. Hill was united in marriage to Miss Ada Leonard, daughter of Michael Leonard, both natives of Greenbrier county, West Virginia. The issue of this union was two children; viz., William L.and Fondie A. Since his marriage Mr. Hill has been farming on his own resources and as a result of his labors owns a fine and well improved farm about two miles southwest of Jamesport. He deals very extensively in sheep and other kinds of stock.

John A. Huston

The above named gentleman was born in Washington county, Virginia, November 8, 1832. His parents, John and Easter Maxville Tuston, were both natives of the Old Dominion. He was reared to the age of sixteen upon a farm in his native county, and then migrated to Missouri and settled in Livingston county, where he resided nine years. From Livingston county he moved to Daviess county, where lie las since made his home.

On the 12th of March, 1856, Mr. Huston was joined in marriage tu Miss Mary J. Minnick, daughter of Isaac Minnick. The issne of this marriage was five children, all of whom survive; namely, George W., Naney E., John W., Elizabeth C. and Isaac F. Mrs. Huston was ealled to her long home on the 23d of December, 1868. Her memory is revered by all who knew her. September 25, 1871, Mr. Huston married Miss Sarah McCrosky, daughter of Isaac MeCrosky, of Livingston county, They have one child, Andrew. Mr. and Mrs, Huston are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chureh. Mr. Iuston, in politics, is a straight Democrat; he served three years on the sehool board, as director, and is a prominent citizen of the township.

William P. Johnson was born in Mount. Pleasant, Henry county, Towa, April 25, 1855, in which State he was reared and educated. He lett college in 1873 and immediately began the study of medicine under Dr, II, B. Miller, and read with him as preceptor until the spring of 1851 when he went to Orlinda, Linn county, Missouri, and there began the practice. In October, 1881, he came to Daviess county and located at Jackson Station, where for a young gentleman, he is getting a good practice. Dr. Johnson isa man of high ambition, which he has the force of character to realize. Energetic sober, reliable and studions he is one stamped by nature with all the characteristics of success, which will doubtless follow him through life.

William B. Johnson

A native of Virginian, was born in Pendleton county, that State, September 28,1816. Tlis parents, James and Mary Ann Johnson, were both natives of "Ole Virginy," and both died there, the former in the year 1845, and the latter in the year 1856. William B., when twenty-one years of age, lett the old homestead and journeyed toward the setting sun, and reaching Missouri in 1838, settled in Boone county, where he lived one year. In the spring of 1839 he removed to Daviess county, which was almost a howling wilder. ness then, and has liere resided ever since. He now owns a fine farm of 180 acres, well improved and stocked, and 100 acres of it under excellent cultivation.

On the 4th of October, 1544, Mr. Jolinson was united in marriage to Miss Margaret M. Key, daughter of James B. Key, both residents of Virginia. Nine children were the result of their union, all of whom lived to reach manhood and womanhood. Their names are as here given: Martha A,, Susan E., Sarah C., James M., John B., Jacob F., William B., George S. and Mann C. Mrs. Johnson died October 4, 1877, in this county.

Mr. Jolinson was elected justice of the peace in 1850 and held that office for twelve years, was assessor of Jackson township two years, and is esteemed as one of the most valnable citizens in Jackson township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Chureh South.

Turner Langford

The subject of this sketeh was born in Harrison county, Indiana, January 20,1828. He is the second child of Anderson and Naney Boston Langford. His father isa native of Virginia, and is now living in lowa. Onur subject left Indiana when about six years of age and went to McDonald county, Illinois. Two years afterward he moved to Van Buren county, Iowa. He vrew to manhood in Lowa, working on his father's farm.

He remained in Lowa until] 1855, at which time he came to Daviess county, where he has made his home ever sinee. Mr, and Mrs. Langford are the parents of six children; viz., Clay C., Anderson, Alexander, Clarissa A., Tillman and Turner.

Samuel Leonard

Was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, October 30,1849, At the age of twelve years our subject was lett an orphan; his mother having died in 1850, and his father in 1861, Young Leonard grew to manhood on a farm and has been following the wecupation of farming ever since. In 1868 he left the place of his birth and eame to Daviess county. where he has made his home ever since. December 21, 1870, Mr. Leonard was married to Miss Mary Hill, daughter of William P. Hill, one of the most prominent farmers of Daviess county.

Asa resnit of his industry, Mr. Leonard owns one of the finest farms in the county. Tle deals largely in eattle and ranks among the substantial farmers.

This gentleman was born in Livingston county, this State, on the 16th day of May, 1842, and was reared and educated in the county of his birth. Ile commenced life as a farmer in his native county, and continued there until the fall of 1880, when he eame to Daviess county locating at Lock Springs, where he engaged in the dry goods and grocery business. In the following August he took in as partner, Mr, Minnick, the firm now being styled Litton & Minnick.

Mr. Litton was married, in Livingston county, May 21. 1865, to Miss Naney E. Minnick, a native of this State, who was born March 21, 1846. Six children have been born of this union, tive of whom still survive. Those living are: Susannah F., born November 13, 1866; Mary L., born January 91,1869; Alexander J., born August 11, 1870; Elizabeth C., born March 97,1875; and Naney E., born August 9, 1878. Aun infant child born June 17, 1873, died the same month. Mr. Littun is a gentleman of thorough business turn of mind, and-has already won the esteem and contidence of the people in his new place of abode, and has a large and growing trade in

Joun B. Marley, M, 0D

John B. Marley was born in Greene county, this State, March 23, 1834, and was reared and partly educated in the same county. In the spring of 1860 he went to St. Louis tor the purpose of attending school, and did attend one year; but the Civil War coming on in 1861, he quit school and gave his services to the cause of the sunny South, till the close ot that hopeless struggle. Returning to St. Louis after the war, he remained there till 1867, when he went to Keokuk, Towa, and there entered the medical college. He graduated from that institution in the spring of 1868, and went to Chariton county, Missouri, and there remained till the following year, when he went to Dallas county, Texas, where he practiced medicine until 1870. In the last named year. Dr. Marley came back to this State, and located forpractice in Caldwell county, where he continued for some time. He also. practiced in Mooresville till the spring of 1880, and then came to this county and located at Lock Springs, and has here remained ever since engaged in his profession.

Dr. Marley was married, in Chariton county, Missouri, July 10, 1869, to- Miss Naney 8. Hooper, a native of Illinois. Five children have been born to Dr. and Mrs. Marley; namely, Laura A., Rosa L., Nellie M., Freddie V.,. and the fifth, an unnamed infant.

A. L. Martin

Alphonso L. Martin was born in White county, Tennessee,October 19, 1827.. His father, George Martin, was a native of Kentucky, and a substantial farmer; he died in 1852. His mother was a Virginian by birth, and her maiden name was Margaret Bates; she died in 1879. In the fall of 1828 our subject accompanied his parents in their removal to Cooper county, Missouri, and there he lived until he was about ten years of age, when his parents changed their residence to Platte county, settling upon a farm near Weston, and of: which county bis father was one of the first settlers. He lived with his parents and grew up on the home farm, attending school in winter and workingupon the farm in summer.

On the Sth of November, 1849, Mr. Martin was joined in marriage to- Miss Mary Jane Burge, daughter of John Burge. The issue of this marriage was two children, both of whom are now dead. Mrs. Martin died in Platte county, Missouri, November 25,1855. In the fall of 1856 he removed with his family to this county, where he has since made his home. He owns: a large farm of 448 acres, all under fence, 150 acres under cultivation, and 224 acres of valuable timber Jand, the whole well watered and improved.

August 30, 1856, Mr. Martin married Miss Rachel A. McCue, daughter of David MeCue, one of the oldest settlers of Daviess county. By this union. they have seven children; namely, George, David, William, Paul S., Maggie,. Minnie and Annie. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are consistent members of the Christian Church.

When the dark cloud of civil war darkened the land he linked his fortunes. with those of the South, joining the Confederate army under General William Y. Slack, and afterward served in the cavalry under General Sterling Price. Tle participated in the tights at Carthage, Wilson Creek, Lexingtom and Dry Wood. After six months service under Price he was discharged on account of sickness, and returned home. In the summer of 1865 he crossed the plains with a wagon train, and on his return gave his attention to the qniet and peaceful pursuits of the farm. Mr. Martinis a highly respected citizen of Daviess county, and has served the county in varions honorable: positions, having been elected sheriff two terms, from 1876 to 1880), both of which he served with credit to the county and himeelf. He lias also officiated as justice of the peace of Jackson township two terns, in 1859 and in 1876.

The subject of this sketeh was born in Nicholas county, Virginia, April 6, 1830. Tle is the son of David and Martha A. (MeNull) McCue, both natives of Virginia. David MeCue is still living, in Chariton county, Missouri. In 1844 Isaac M. McCue came with his parents to this county. fe lived on his father's farm until he grew to manhood.

June 1, 1854, Mr. McCue was united in marriage to Miss Martha A. Livingston, daughter of Dr. Livingston, one of the first settlers of Grundy county, and a representative of the county for two terms. After his marriage Mr. McCue commenced farming on his own resources.

Although exempt from service on account of disability, our subject had seven brothers in the Confederate army, under General Sterling Price, in Shelby's brigade. Three of the seven were killed. In the spring of 1865 our subject moved on the farm he now owns, where he has lived the life of an upright farmer.

Mr. and Mrs. McCue are the parents of two children, whose names are James L. and Paul 8 Mr. McCue has filled the position of township assessor for two terms. He is well known throughout the county, and enjoys the reputation of an upright, honorable man.

David G. Miller

Was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1825. Tis parents were Michael and Sarah Gates Miller. Tis mother was a niece of General Gates of Revolutionary fame. His parents were both born in Pennsylvania. From his native State our subject removed to Ohio and lived there for a number of years, engaged in firming. ITe came to Missouri in the spring of 1855, and located the autumn following in this county, and has made his home here ever since.

Mr. Miller was married, in Monroe county, Ohio, June 5, 1861, te Miss Matilda, danghter of Samuel and Rachel Mouroe. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio, in the year 1834. They became the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living, named as follows: Martin M., Melvin A., Martha L., David B., Ulysses G. and Alice C. Mrs. Miller died May 9, 1871. ;

Isaac C, Minnick

Is a native of Washington county, Virginia, and was born July 24, 1815. His parents, Jolin aud Betsey McCauley Minnick, were both natives of the same State, where they both died. He was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, and received his education in the early schools of his native county. In 1837 he migrated to Schuyler county, Illinois, where he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Officld, daughter of Jesse Offield, on the 97th of September, 1838. He continued to reside in Illinois until 1841, when he removed to this county, where he has since made his home and engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Minnick became parents of four children, nained as follows: Mary J. (now Mrs. W. P. McClure), Thomas, Susan M. (now Mrs. Frank Smith), and John R. Mrs. Minnick died September 14, 1864, siueerely mourned by her relatives and many friends. On the 16th of February, 1867, Mr. Minnick married Miss Obedience Tie. They are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Minnick owns a fine farin of 275 acres, 180 of which are under cultivation, and 100 acres under fence. He is a Democrat in polities, and is known as a substantial farmer and valuable citizen.

Alfred C. Minnick

Was born in Washington county, Virginia, July 24,1819. His parents, John and Elizabeth McCauley Minnick, were also natives of Virginia, He was reared to manhood upon his father's farm in his native county, and there received his édneation. On the 28th of October, 1841, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Houston, daughter of John Houston, both natives of Virginia. Two children were the truits of this union; namely, John, and Elizabeth C., now Mrs. W. L. Dryden. Mrs. Minnick died in Washington county, Vi irginia, October 5, 1845. On the 23d of December, 1846, Mr. Minnick married Miss Mary Lowry, danghter of John Lowry, also natives of Washington county. By this marriage they have three children; namely, Martha J., Isaac M. and William C.

In the fall of 1849 My. Minnick and his family migrated to Missouri and settled in Daviess county. In 1876 he joined the Confederate service, enlisting in Company A, Missouri State Guards, under General William Y. Slack, served six months, and then returned home to this county, where he has since lived, engaged in the peaceful pursuits of the farm. He owns 4 fine farm of 325 acres, 170 under fence, and 140 under eultivation, all well watered and improved. Mr. and Mrs, Minnick are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is a stannch Democrat.

becisseenet omomimmacee on i on of Ty sand Susan Kerns Naylor, both natives of the same State. His father Was a carpenter by trade, and that in conjunction with farming was his business throngh life; he died in the month of Febrnary, 1875, in Platte county, Missvuri; aud bis mother died when our subject was five years old. Young Naylor grew to manhood in his native State and was reared upon his father's farm. In L849, in company with his futher he migrated to Platte county, Missouri, and settled upon a farm near Parksville.

On the 13th of November, 1854, Mr. Naylor married Miss Sarah A. West, daughter of J. C. West, residents of Platte county. After lis marriage he commenced farming for himsell, and with the exception of a short time, in which he served in the Missouri State Militia during the war, he continued that useful occupation in Platte connty, until 1864, when he removed with his famliy to this county and settled upon the farm where he now resides. This farmconsists of 160 acres of excellent land, well watered, improved and stocked; furty acres in timber, ninety-five under plow, sixtyfive in blue grass, and all under fence, making one of the best farms in the connty. -

Mr. and Mrs. Naylor are members of the Christian Church, They have three children; namely, Katie, Emma and Eddie. Mr. Naylor is a member of Jawesport Lodge No. 201, A. F. & A. M., and is a Democrat in polities.

Josepil Offield

Was born in Sullivan county, Tennessee, October 9, 1827. lis parents, Jesse and Polly Gallant Olfield were also natives of Tennessee. His father was a blacksmith by trade and carried on that business in connection with farming; was a soldier in the War of 1512, and died in this county in 1851. His mother died in this county, May 3, 1880, In 1836 the parents of our subject removed from Tennessee to Schuyler county, Hlinvis, where they lived four years, and then, in 1840, migrated to Missouri and settled in Dayiess county. Here Joseph was reared upon the home farm, and received his education in the common schools.

On the 12th of February, 1853, Mr. Offield was joined in the marriage bonds to Miss Adelia Ewing, daughter of William Ewing, of this county, By this union they Had seven children; namely, William F., James M., Adelia W., Leroy T., Virginia, Sarah N. and Edna F, On the 10th of June, 1871, Mrs. Officld died, sincerely mourned by relatives and friends. January 15, 1875, Mr. Oftield married Mrs. Polly Graves, ee Brown. The issue of this marriage was one child, Joseph E. Mrs. Offield died April 2, 1879, regretted by all who knew her.

Mr. Offield has lived in Daviess county for forty-one years, and during that time has been engaged in farming, and working at his trade of blacksmithing and gunsmithing. He owns a good farm of 120 acres, well improved and stocked. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Chureh, and of Lock Springs Lodge No. 488, A. F. & A. M., and is classed among the most substantial citizens of Jackson township.

John Oxford

The subject of this sketch was born in Clay county, Kentucky, April 9, 1833. His parents are Jonathan and Elizabeth Spurlock Oxford, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter of Kentucky. Tis father was one of the first settlers of Daviess county, and was taken out and shot during the war, April 4, 1863; his mother still resides upon the farm where they first settled upon their arrival in this connty. Young Oxford was about three years old when his father migrated from Kentucky to this county, and here he was reared upon the home farm, attended and received his education in the common schools.

On June 16th, 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha J, Lockridge, daughter of Andrew Lockridge, of this county. By this union they have eight children; namely, William L., Mary E., Flora B. (now Mrs, James H. Parberry), Charles T., Martha A., James C., Elmer B. and Howard L. Mr. Oxtord was called upon to mourn the loss of his beloved wife and companion, December 25, 1850, when her spirit took its flight to the other world, Both himself and wife were inembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a member of the A, O. U. W. Lodge No. 39.

Mr. Oxford owns a valuable farm of 265 aeres, all under fenee, 150 acres under cultivation, and 115 aeres in timber. The land is well watered and adapted to stock-raising, to which he devotes considerable attention. He has a fine orchard of two hundred each of peach and apple trees, and smaller numbers of cherry, plum, ete. Mr, Oxford is one of the most prominent citizens of the township, and has served in various honorable capacities, haying been township collector for three years and school trustee for nearly twelve years.

Theodore Peniston

Was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, May 6, 1812. His father, Robert P. Peniston, was one of the first settlers of Daviess county. His mother's maiden name was Miss Naney Nuttall. Our subject was prineipally reared on a farm, and educated in Kentucky. In 1831, he eame with his parents to Daviess county, Missouri, and settled where the old town of. Millport formerly stood. It was in this town that Robert P. Peniston operated one of the first mills in the county.

liams, daughter of George Williams, both natives of Vj irginia. The issue of this union was six children, Whose names are as tollaws: F rances Matilda. wife of Dr, A. F, MeFarland, of G: allatin ; George W., Anthony, Willi am P., Mary Ann and Robert. . Our subject is one of the oldest settlers now living in this section of' the county, and has done a great deal to promote the county's wellare In former days he practiced remy in addition to superintending the wor his ot his farm. He is regarded by all who know him as u qniet and valnable éftizes,

William 13, Smite

Was born in Howard county, Missouri, November 21, 1899. His father, Asa Smith, and his mother, Frankie Maupin Smith, are both natives of Kentucky. When about ten years of age our subject left Howard connty for Daviess county. From that time his life was spent in Platte county, Saline county and Ray county. In 1866 he returned to Daviess county, where he has since resided. January 28, 1866, le married Miss Marv A. Davis, daughter of James A. Davis, of Livingston county. The issue of this union is six children; viz., Francis P., James A.. Emma K., Mary V., William S. and Marion ©.

Mr. Smith has been township commissioner and clerk for some time, and in 1874-75 represented the county in the legislature. Te is a man highly respected by all who know him.

George M. Smith

Was born in Roan, now Davie county, North Carolina, Oetober 3, 1824. His father, John Smith, was a farmer and a native of North Carolina; his mother, whose maiden name was Prudence Smith, was a Virginian by birth, and was born at Norfolk, Both his parents are dead, his mother dying in 1867, and his father in 1870. When George was twelve years old his par: ents removed from lis native State to Rush county, Indiana, and there he was reared to manhood on a farm, and received such education as the early schools afforded. January 23, 1848, George M. Smith was anited in marriage to Miss Sarah A. Murnan, daughter of Jacob Murnan. She was born in Franklin county, Indiana, February 22, 1824. After this marriage Mr. Smith removed to Haneoek county, in the Hoosier State, where be lived and engaged in farming tor tive years. and then changed his place of residence to Richland county, Illinois. In the fall of 1858, attera five years sojourn in the State of Mlinois he migrated to Missouri, and settled upon a farm in this county, where he has since made his home, He owns a splendid farm of 340 acres of rich, prodective land, well watered and improved, and gives his attention to general farming and stock-raising. He has 270 acres fenced, 195 under cultivation and seventy in timber.

during the war, and was promoted to the second lientenantey of his company.. He has served his township as justice of the peace and school director, and. at present holds the latter office. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have become the parents of six children; named, respectively, Mary S., Sarah J., (now Mrs. Lafayette Stout, of Livingston county,) Harriet O. (now Mrs. George H. Brown, of Jamesport), Jacob A., Cordilla A. and Isaac S. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Christian Church.

Sebron Sneed

This gentleman was born in Ray county, this State, January 7, 1835. When about eight years old, his parents moved with him to Livingston county, and there he grew up and laid the fonndation of his education. In 1853 he went to college at Liberty, Missouri, and graduated in 1855. He then returned to Livingston county, and shortly afterward engaged in stock dealing. In 1863 he went to lowa, where he traded in live stock till 1866, when he returned to Livingston county. For a year or two he engaged in farming, and in 1868, purchased a saw-mill which he operated for two years, at the same time managing his farm. His next enterprise was the mercantile business, in which he embarked at Sampsell Station, in Livingston county. In August 1877, he went to Mooresville and there sold goods till November, 1877, when he came to Daviess county and located at Jackson Station, where he is still in the mercantile business.

Mr. Sneed was married, in Livingston county, May 3, 1860, to Miss Mary A. Goodman, also a native of Missouri. They are the parents of three: children.

Dr. R. J. Terry

R. J. Terry is an Indianian by birth, and first saw the light of day in Franklin county, that State, on April 10th, 1832. His father, Ansel Terry, is a resident of this county; and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Foster, died in 1844. Our subject accompanied his parents in their removal trom his native State to Daviess county, Missouri, in 1841, and was here reared to manhood upon his father's farm and received his nonprofessional education. On August 5th, 1852, he married Miss Mary C. Hammond, daughter of John Hammond, of this county. Two children, now living, was the issue of this union; namely, George C., and Ruth A., now Mrs. Louis Ford. Mrs. Terry died February 16, 1864.

R. J. Terry enlisted in the Missouri State Militia in 1861, and served two years as lieutenant under Colonel Hall. At the expiration of that time he enlisted in the Forty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry and served as lieutenant and afterward as sergeant, until the close of the war. He received his honorable discharge at Benton Barracks, St. Louis, and returned to his home in this county.

On the 21st of April, 1895, he was united in marriage to Miss Susan M. Hammond, sister of his first wife. By this union they have seven children; namely, John G., Martin S., Alva N., Mary F., Ella E., David N. and Ida May. Dr. and Mrs. Terry are members of the Christian Church. He has been practicing medicine in connection with his farming for the past eight years. In the fall of 1858 he went to Texas, where he 'Temained eighteen months. Dr. Terry is a staunch Republican,