Lafayette Township

John F. Atchison

farmer, section 35, post office Easton, was born in Bath Count\-, Kentucky, January 23, 1S23, and in the fall of 1843 he came to Missouri, and located at Lexington, where he was engaged in various business till 1845. In September of the same \-ear he was married to Miss Ephemia A. Clark. They then located on a farm in La Fayette Count>-, where the}- remained till 1847, then moving to Buchanan County. There Mr. A. resided till 1872, when he moved to his present location. His farm contains 160 acres. Mrs. Atchison was born in La Favctte Count\-.

fcirnicr and stu^.k raiser, section 22, post office Plattsburg. The subject of this sketch was born in Washington County, Tennessee, but was raised in Sullivan Comity. He received a common school education. His father, being quite an extensive farmer, James" time was devoted principally in looking after that business. He was married, March 4, 1849, to Miss Xancy Chase, a native of Tennessee. In 1856, Mr. and Mrs. A. came to Clinton Count}', and settled near their present location. The farm now consists of sixty-two acres of well improved land. Mr. A. has a pleasant residence, with all necessary out buildings, and an orchard about three acres in extent. He is a man of decided character, with strong and enduring convictions of right. He served in the Mexican war, but did not take any active part in the late rebellion, although his sympathies were with the South. Mr. and r^Irs. A. have three child- ...; ll\[v:'^: J:....: }.L, Mar}- M. and Sarah M. They are members of the Christian Church.

B. A. Ball

farmer and stock raiser, section 31, post office Stewartsville, is a nati\'e of Abbeyville District, South Carolina, and was born on the 6th da\- of September, 1S42. He received a common school education, and at the age of fifteen \-ears, with his parents, he moved to Greene County, Arkansas, and assisted his father on a farm until the spring of 1S61. He then enlisted in Company E., Fifth Regiment. Arkansas Volunteer Infantry, and did guard duty until the following fall, when he was mustered into the Confederate service. He participated in the battles of Nashville, Tennessee, and Shiloh, and was wounded at the last named place. He was also at the battles of Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, and Kenesaw Mountain, and afterward returned to his home, in 1865. Mr. B. remained at home with his parents until he was married, on the 26th day of December 1S66, to Miss Nancy F. Elwood, a native of Grayson County, Virginia. She was born on the r6th day of December, 1855, and, with her parents, moved to Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Ball came to this county in the fall of 186S, and for one year resided near Stewartsville. They then moved to DeKalb County, in 1869, and lived there until 1S75, at that time returning to Clinton County. The subject ot this sketch rented land, and, in 1877, made his first purchase of land, and is now the owner of 200 acres of well improved land, surrounded and subdivided by fine osage hedges. They have been blessed with a

(deceased) was a native of Tennessee, and was born in the month of Ma\', 1820. He was reared to manhood in his native state, and about 1842 he came to Daviess Count)-, i\Iissouri, where he reniained till the fall of 1858, and then moved to Texas, with the intention of making that his home. He and his famil)' not beini,^ satisfied with the countr)', the spring followini^ found him a citizen of Clinton County, Missouri. He located on the farm in section 32 now occupied by his widow. While in his nati\-e state he learned the cabinet trade, which he followed for a number of )'ears after settling in Daviess County, Missouri. In April, 1845, Mr. B. was married to ]Miss Elizabeth J. McCulley. After his marriage he followed farming till the time of his demise, which occurred Ma)' 18, 1866. He left a farm of 100 acres to his famil)-, which consisted of nine children, eight of whom are now living : John T., Mary J., Alexander L., Mattie A., Charles P.. Louis C, Emily E. and Lizzie B. ]\Irs. Breeden is a native of Missouri, and was born April 5, 1830. Charles P. Breeden, who has taken charge of the farm since the death of his father, was born in Clinton Count)-, Missouri, April 6, 1859, and has adhered closel)' to agricultural pursuits from bo)-hood.

Hiram Brown

farmer, patentee and manufacturer of the Flora Washer, section 8, post office Stewartsville, was born in Canada West. Elgin Count)", October 4, 1841, and was reared and educated in his native state until si.xteen years of age. In 1833, ^^^ accompanied his parents to Carroll County, Missouri, where he followed the painting business. In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service, and was detailed as pilot. He participated in the engagements at Boonville and Lexington, and in 1S62, returned to Carroll Count)-, and was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Teeter, a native of Missouri, born July 2S, 1S45. In the autumn of 1863, ^^^ removed to Illinois, near Ouinc)% and engaged in farming for two years, and in 1S65, came to this county and settled near Stewartsville, and in 1867, purchased his present propert)-, comprising fort)- acres of well impro\-ed land. In iSjJ, Mr. Brown in\-ented the F'loral Washer, a machine of superior merit, and the trade he has built up is a sufficient guarantee of it.- usefulness and labor saving qualities. Their famil)- consist of se\-en children living: George W., Mar)' E., Anna E., Adda D., P^ffie M., James O. and Charles H. Lost one son - Willard P. Mr. and Mrs. Brown arc members of the Bapti^t Church.

Georgk X. Rurch

farmer, section ^o, post office Stewartsville, is a native of New York. and was born in Columbia Count)', November -8, 1841. He received a fair education, and was for some time cnL^aged in teachini^. He was also emi)loyed at \arious occupations durini^ his younj^^er days. In the fall of 1862, he enlisted in Company D, 150th New York, and remained in service fourteen months. In 1S65, he went to Texas, where he was occupied in a mercantile establishment as book-keeper, for two years, then returned to New York, and, in a short time, came to Missouri, and located in Kansas City, where he. remained during the winter of 1868-69. He then located where he has since resided, except from 1871 to 1S73, during which time he made his home in New York. His farm contains eighty acres. Mr. B. was married, October 28, 186S, to Miss Ann Elizabeth Dexter. She was born at Long Island in January, 1843. They have six children : Bernice L., N. Dexter, Carrie H., Charles E., George B. and H. Berkley.

O. B. Burgess

farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Mason County, Kentucky, and was born on the 15th day of August, 1820. His father was a prominent and wealthy farmer of that county, and young Burgess turned his attention to the breeding of fine stock. He was united in marriage on the 2d da)- of February, 1842, with Miss Phebe D. Killgore, a native of Kentuck)-. She was born on the Sth day of February, 1824. Mr. B., after his marriage, continued farming and the breeding of fine stock until 1S60, \vhen he moved to Minerva, for the purpose of educating his children. There he remained until 1S64, when he closed out his entire business and mo\-ed to Platte County, Missouri. He was engaged in farming until 1867. when, with his famil\-, he came to this county and lived at Plattsburg for one >'ear. Mr. B. soon purchased his present farm, which now contains 120 acres of well improved land, situated in section 22, about eight mi^es northwest of Plattsburg. Mr. Burgess, in common with man)- others, lost heavily during the late war. He took no active part in that engagement, although his sympathies were with the South. He has been a life long Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. B. have eight children living: Ann D. S., Martha M., R. O., Cora, Harrison G., Abbie, Ella, Mary F.. and one deceased - W'm. S.

Cornelius H. Cla Water

farmer, section 21, post office Stewartsville. The subject of this sketch is an aged man. whose head has been frosted by many winters. For several months he has been disablerl from performing any ph)'sical labor.

on account of paral\-sis. He is a native of Ulster County, Xew \'ork, and was born January 2, 18 10. When an infant, he, with his parents, moveci to Lycomin;^, (now Trenton}, County, Pennsj-lvania, where he was reared to manhood. While a youn;_^ man he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed as his occupation for seven years. He was then empIo\'ed b\' the PennsyKania Canal tor a })eriod of time, liis duty beiniT the sharpening of tools, and blasting. He was afterwards con- !iected with a railroad company as supciintendent of bridge work, for four years. In the year 1842, Mr. C. emigrated to Missouri, and located in Clinton Count}', near Plattsburg, where he resided for ten )-ears, when he moved to his present location. Since coming to Missouri, he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now has a farm of 150 acres. He was married February 10, 1846, to Mrs. Mary K. Smith, (her maiden name was Peck), and she was born in North Carolina in January, 1S17, and died in 1S75. Their family consists of four children living: William J., Jane E., Sarah S. and Fannie ¥.. Mr. C. is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Thos. J. Cook

section 7, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Shelby County, Kentucky, and was born on the 17th day of October, 1846, on a farm. At the age of fifteen years, he came to Missouri, accompanied b\- his elder, brother, and settled in Buchanan County, where he remained five years, and then came to Clinton County, in 1865. In 1867, he sold his propert\-, consisting of only a saddle horse, and entered college, where he pursued his studies for one year. He then returned to his home, and devoted his time in herding stock to enable him to procure funds to complete his education. In 1868-9, ^^'^ taught school, and, in the latter year, entered the William Jewell College, and continued his studies for two years. He was united in marriag, on the lOth da}' of February, 1870, to Miss Marceline Jones, a native of Georgia, born on the 13th of January, 1856. She moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, in 1S67, and to Clinton County in 187 1. Mrs. Cook was educated at St. Joseph. Their family consists of Grace, M. Hope, . James B., W^alter S., and Eugene, deceased.

S. H. Daniel

section 6, post ofifice Stewartsville. The subject of this sketch, familiarly known as "Sam," was born at Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, on the 24th o( August, 1835, on a farm. His educational advantages were excellent, and in the fall of 1843, he, with his parents, moved to the southeastern part of Buchanan Count}-, Missouri, there locating on a farm. His father died v.hen Sam. was but sixteen }'ears of age, and loft his motlur with the care of quite a faniil)-. S. H. assumed the responsibiliivof carinij for the family, and carried on farming;. When eighteen \-ears of age, he made a trip to New Mexico, as a freighter, and returned and continued farming. In 1859, he again crossed the plains to Salt Lake Cit\-, being interested in a merchant's train, and, subsequently, returned by a pack train. He then devoted his time to tilling the soil, and speculating in live stock, and at various times would make shipments east. In the summer of 1865, in connection with J. D. Clasbe}-, he fitted out a wagon train, loaded it with government corn, and delivered it at Fort Halleck, Dakota Territory , a distance of S50 miles, receiving a competency of $15.00 per hundred, as freightage. After returning, he resumed his business as a live stock merchant, and, for many \-ears, was one of the heaviest shippers in Northwest Missouri. In June, 1878, he accepted the position of live stock agent for the Wabash Railway Company, his headquarters being at St. Joseph, Missouri. ^Ir. Daniel is a member in good standing, of the Masonic fraternity, both lilue Lodge and Chapter, at Stewartsx'ille. His home consists of 200 acres of land, well improved in every respect. He was married on the loth day of September. 1861, to Miss Elizabeth F. McWilliams, a native of Missouri. The family of Mr. and Mrs. D. consists of: Willie, born Ma}- 20, 1862, James, born ?^Iarch 19, 1864, Dollie M.. born October 8, 1866, Oria A., born February iS, 1869, and died August 31, 1871, Pinkie, born February 10, 1^71, Joel, born February 10, 1S73. Maude, born November 13, 1S76.

George Delaney

blacksmith, farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Crab Orchard, Lincoln County, Kentuck}-, and was born on the loth day of December, 1840. He received a common school education, and at the age of sixteen j^ears, commenced learning the trade of blacksmith with James Hendricks. He continued in this gentleman's employ for three years, when, having mastered his trade, he went to Lexington and worked two years. Thence to Terre Haute, Indiana, where he worked for two )-ears, and then mo\ed to Elbridge, Illinois, remaining one summer. His next move was to Cainesville. Harrison County, Missouri, where he carried on business for seven years, then selling out. He went to Stewartsville, DeKalb County, Missouri, remained ten months, and then came to this county in 1873. Here he has since resided, and is now the owner of 175 acres of well improved land, situated in section 4. Mr. D. is a charter member 01 Stewartsville Lodge, I. O. O. F. He was united in marriage to Miss S. M. Dyerle. a native of this state, and b\- this union the\- have a family of seven children : Katie, Oda D., Ollie C, Nora W., Ada M., B. B. and Emma W.

La Favhite Town'Ship John Ducoixg

farmer and stock raiser, section 8, post oftlce Stewartsx-jllo, was bori^ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the Sth day of June. 1833. and lived thereuntil 1845, and then came with his parents to lUichanan County, Missouri. The followini^r year his father enlisted in the Mexican war, and the care of the famiU- de\-olved on yomii^^ John. He enj^aged in agricultural pursuits, and continued the same until eighteen years of age, and then commenced working for a Jacob Bohart, as a farm hand. In 1S52 and 1853. he was engaged in breaking prairie. On the 14th of September, 1854, he married Miss Martha \'aughn, of Clincon Count)-, who was born on the 2Sth da}' of March, 1835, she being the first white child born in Plattsburg. He settled on a farm near his present residence. In 1S63, he accepted a position as purchasing agent for Tilden, Curtis & McHath, of the American Packing Companx', Chicago, and at the same time carried on his farming operations. His farni now consists of 220 acres of good land. Mr. Ducoing is a member of the Masonic fraternit\', and both himself and wife are consistent church members, the former of the Christian, and the latter of the Baptist Church. Their famil\- conbisLs ui nine caiiuien: Katie P., \\ illiam A., Luc}' J.,Templeton J., John W'., I'^rank B., Anna L., George D. and Martha M. , . . ..

Hiram Elrod

farmer, section }6, post office Stewarts\'ille, was born in Ashe Count}-, North Carolina. November 18, 1820. and was reared in his nati\-e count\-, and while there acted as deputy sheriff for four years. He was engaged in farming over many different parts of that state, and afterwards resided in Lee County, Virginia, for four }'ears, there being occupied in teaching. In 1858, he mo\"ed to Arkansas, where he was engaged in farming and teaching till the breaking out of the war, and iii 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate service, remaing till the close of the war. He then came to Clinton County, Missouri, where he has since resided. excei)t during three }ears, when he li\ed in DeKalb Count}-. Mr. E. has held the office of justice of the peace since 1876. His farm contains eight}- acres of choice land. February 11, 18^.5, he was married to Miss Caroline Wells. She was born in Grayson Count}-, \'irginia, August 25, 1823. The}- have three children, Nancy P., John W'., George A., and ha\'e lost seven.

farmer and stock raiser, section 20. post offiee Stewartsville, was born in Monroe Count}-. (3hio, September 6, 1823, and when one }-ear old was taken by his parents to Indiana, where they resided for six years, then moving to Illinois. In the year 1837, they moved to Buchanan County, Missouri. Franklin was educated in the common schools of his diffL-rcnt locations, and, in i<S|6, he enlisted in the Mexican war, remainiuL,^ m service for fourteen months, being mustered out as second lieutenant. In 1855, he moved to Jefferson County, Kansas, where he remained till 1861, and then came to Clinton County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He was engaged in the mercantile trade four \-ears, and in the year 1S57, while in Jcfterson County, Kansas, was elected to the legislature for one term and was a member of the county board for two terms. Mr. Finch's landed estate consists of 580 acres of land. He makes his principal occupation the raising of stock. He is a Mason and a member of Stewartsville Lodge No. 1S2. He was married March 25, 1S49, to Miss Margaret Moore. She was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, October 20, 1829. They have had nine children, eight of whom are now living: Emma, Martin L., Edmond L., Florence A., Margaret E., Maud, David R., and Franklin.

Gaines Greene. '

section 23, post ofnce Uower, among the most prominent stock men and farmers in Clinton County, is a native of Mason County, Illinois, and was born March 8, 1S53. His father, Hon. \V. G. Greene, is a well known citizen of that state, and has figured conspicuously in the commercial and political circles there for the past quarter of a century. He was an intimate friend of Abraham Lincoln and War Governor Yates, and partlythrough his influence the former came before the people for President. For a number of years he has been engaged in the banking business at Tallula. He was instrumental in having a number of the now popular railroads fn Illinois, and has been prominently identified with a number of commendable enterprises for the state's advancement. Gaines was raised and educated in his native state, attending for a time the Commercial College at Poughkeepsie, New York. He early manifested an interest in farmmg and stock raising, and to the latter he has given his attention for a number of years. In the spring of 1880, he came to Missouri, locating on his present farm, which consists of 641 acres of land, unsurpassed in t.he state. A commodious residence is upon the farm, which indicates comfort and prosperity. Mr. Greene is well informed upon the current events of the day and is an interesting member of society. On the 2d of October, 1878, he was married to Miss Julia Blankenship, an estimable young lady of Menard County, Illinois. They have one daughter : Dasie.

John N. Grimes

farmer and stock raiser, section 5. post office Stewartsville, is a native of Clintonville, Kentucky, and was born in 1S56. At the age of three years he. with his parents, moved to Clay County, Missouri, lucatin- near Liberty, where he continued to reside until 1.S30. I le then api)rcntieed himself to the hrm of Smithey & McCuUou-h, carpenters and house joiners, and remained in their employ till 1854, when he came to Piattsbur^r, t^iis county. There he was connected with Love ^S; Leeper until 1859, and assisted in buildin- the first Methodist church in that city. During the followin;.; sprin.^^ Mr. G. crossed the plains to Salt Lake City in the employ of Llias Barber, freic^diter. Associated with eif,dit others he procured an outfit, consistini,^ of a wagon and five yoke of o.xen, and with provisions, they started for California, but unfortunately, having lost the most of their oxen, he was obliged to walk the last 150 miles to Honey Lake Valley. After spending some seven years in California and Oregon he returned to this county by the Pony Express in 1866. He 'was^'united in marriage on the 24th day of December, 1867, with Mrs. Sarah Best, the widow of Joseph Best. Mrs. Grimes is a native of North Carolina, born on the iith day of >Larch, 1843. Mr. Grimes' farm consists of 260 acres. He is a member of the ^Lasonic order, and both he and his wife are members of the Lebanon Baptist Church. Their family circ'e 'cor^'-^ts ^f children: Fannie and John E.; lost one son, Charles T. Mrs. Grimes has three children by a former marriage : Laura J., Albert and Joseph H. The mother of Mrs. Grimes, who is eighty-four years of age, finds a pleasant home with her children.

farmer and stock raiser, section 32, post oftke Stewartsville, was born in Clearfield County. Pennsylvania. February 16, 1834, and was reared on a farm in his native county, where he received his primary education. After attaining to the age of twenty-one years, he entered the Pine Grove Academy of Center County, Pennsylvania, which institution he attended for tive years, teaching during the vacations. He then taught in Pennsylvania for about five years, when he became engaged in the lumber business, and in 1865 he went to the oil regions of Pennsylvania, where he embarked in oil speculation. In a short time he found himself in Denver City, Colorado, with but five dollars in his possession. Shortly afterward he came to Clinton County, :\Iissouri, and in connection with farming was engaged in teaching for ten years. He now has a farm of 180 acr'es, all ofwhich is well improved. Mr. Holt was married ^Lirch 5, 187 1, to Miss Nancy J. McCrosky. She was born in Greenup County, Kentucky. They have five children, \Vm. B., David \V., Hugh, Edward and Charles.

reared in Lee Count)-, \'irginia, ren"iainin;4 on the fyrni with his parentuntil the age of twenty >-ears, haxini; received a common school education. In 1841. he moved to I'latte Cit\', Platte County, Missouri, and for four years devoted his time to farming;. In 1845, he mo\-ed to Richardson County, Xcbraska, and ^ave his entire attention to the ferr)- business, at St. Stephens, on the Missouri Ri\'er, in iS^y returning to Piaite County, Missouri. P'or four and one-half }'ears he was in the emplu\- of Stephen Johnson, a merchant at Platte City, and attended to all outsicje business such as the selling of real estate, stock, etc. After leaving the above named firm, Mr. H. devoted his attention to farming, and in i8'';2. he came to Clinton County, Missouri. He was united in marriage, on the 9th day of October, 1862, to Miss Sarah Delane}-, a native of Linc'ln County, Kentuck}'. She was born on the 30th day of January. 1842. Mr. Hudson is now general agent for tlie Williams Washer. He and liis wife are both members of the Christian Church.

John W. Jones

farmer and raiser of thoroughbred stock, section 5, post office Stewartsvilla. Among the many substantial agriculturists and successful ^tock raisers, A\"ho have contributed much to the reputation of Clinton Countw and one deserving of special notice, is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Fauquier County, \''irginia, November 23, 1832, and v>hen seven j-ears of age, came with his parents to Platte Count}-, Missouri. Fie was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. After the death ofhis parents, he lived with his grand parents until 1852. and then took the management of a plantation belonging to an aunt, and in 1856, he rented a large farm, and de\-oted his entire attention to rai>- ing hemp, grain and stock, and in 1S58, he removed to Clinton Count}-, and settled on his present farm, which he had purchased the fall pre\ious. Plis farm is one of the best stock farms in the county, containing 240 acres, divided by a living hedge into seventeen fields, well watered. His buildings are far abo\e the average. Beside a good dwelling .^nd tu-o barns, he has shelter for 1,000 head o( sheep. During the late war his sympathies were with the South, but he took no active part in the contest. He was married Januar}- 31, 1S60. to Miss INIar}- E. W}lie. a native of Licking County, Kentuck}-. She was boin in the }-ear 1839. They have five children li\ing: Anna E.. born October 3, i86f ; Mary Virginia, born P^ebruar}- 13, 1865; Leila A., born June 16. 1S69; Arthur T., born Februar}- 12, 1874; Allen W., born August 6, 1878. Lost three: Scott W.. born October 18, 1863, died in November, 1863 ; Lewis L., born March 18, 1867, died June 20. 1871 ; Mattie A. , born January 8, 1872, died March 8, 1877.

section 28, post oftice Stewartsvillc, was born in Oranj^c Count)', North Carolina, XoveiT\bcr 5, 1809, her maiden name bcini; Wilkinson. She was raised to womanhood in her nati\'e cuunty, and was there rnariied September 28, 1831, to John R. McUaniel. He was also born in the same count}', and tliere Ljrew up. In 1841, they moved to Missouri and located in C1a\' Count\", where they resided for two y».-ars, and then settled in Clinton County, where Mr. McD. resided till the time of his demise. Ma)' 10, i860. They had a famih' of ten children, five of whom are now living: Jane (now Mrs. Saunders. ; born March 8, 1840; Xancy E^ (now Mrs. Laffoon), born December 28, 1841 ; P^elle fnow Mrs. Picketc), born August 31, 1849 ; William X., born October 8, 184"; and John J. ^ born March 6, 1832. Since the death of Mr. McDaniel his son. William N., has taken charge of the'farm, he being the onl\- child now at home. The estate embraces 115 acres of choice land.

farmer and stock raiser, section 21. post ofhce Plattsburg, is a native of Madison County, Kentuck}', and was born on the i6th day of March, 1S31, on a farm. He received a common school education, and in i83<> with his parents, he moved to Clay Count}', Missouri, locating near Libert}'. He subsequent!}' moved to this count}" and soon commenced giving his whole attention to farming and the raising of stock. In 1S35, he crossed the plains to Denver, occupying the position of bull-whacker, and returned the following fall. He was united in marriage in 1865 to Miss Etha Hickman, a native of Kentuck}-, born May 18, 1844. They have five children, Pearle, Josephine, J. J., Archibald, and ]Mar}'. Mr. and Mrs, Perkins are both members of the Christian Church.

W.H.Price

farmer and stock raiser, section 22, post office Gower, is a natix'e of Xorth Carolina, having been born in Caswell Count}' on the 4th of October, 1830. With his parents, he moved to Woodville, Platte Count}', Missouri, in May, 1844, and assisted his parents in opening up the farm. In March, 1846, he moved to Clinton County, and settled near the place where he now resides. He was united in marriage, September 2. 1832, v/ith Miss Francis Simes, a native of Clay County, Missouri, born April 14, 1S29. She died on the 13th da}' of Jul}'. 1870. Se\'en children were the result of this Union : Elizabeth. Florence, Minnie, Richard S., Benjamin, Emmet and Ernest. Mr. Price was again married January 3, 1872, to Miss E. Saunders, a nati\-e of Clinton Count\', Missouri, born on the farmer and stock raiser, section 22, j)ost office Gower. This popular fellow citizen, who. for over a quarter of a centurv, has labored for the best interests of Clinton Count)-, is a n<iti\ e of Randolijh Count)', Xr/rth Carolina, and was born January 13, 1S30. Mis father, Mark, was also a native of North Carolina, and emigrated, with his family, to Missouri, in 1S42, locating on Rock House Prairie, Buchanan Count}-. The subject of this sketch \\"as here raised and educated. In 1850. he went to California, engaged in mining, and returned in 1S34. The same year, he bought a farm in Clinton County, and located on the same, which he has since occupied. Mis landed estate consists of 346 acres in Clinton Count)', and about lOO acres in Buchanan Count)-. In stock raising and feeding, which he makes a specialty, his business will conipare fa\-orabl\- V. illi cii.y in Liic luwiibiup. In 1S34, I^Iiss P. J. Deer, of Buchanaii County, became his wife. The)- ha\'e six children : Albert. Joshua, PLdward. Mollie, Claude and Lulu. Himself and family are members of the M. P:. Church South.

Joshua Ray

farmer and stock raiser, post office Gower. This enterprising young gentleman is a son of Mr. C. S. Ra)-, and was born in Clinton Count)-, in 1S58. He was raised and educated in this count)-. His estate consists of 104 acres, sevent)--five in Clinton and the balance in Buchanan County. His residence is in Buchanan Count)-, close to the Clintcni County line. In 1879, ^'^'^ married Miss Mar)- E. Cook, of DeKalb Count)-.

Emsley Rose

former and stock raiser, section 14, post office Gower, the subject of this sketch, one of the oldest settlers of Clinton County, is a nati\-e of Harrison Count)', Indiana, and was born on the 14th of Xo\ember, 1815, ; and with his parents came to Missouri in 1820. He settled in Cla)-

North Carolina, and was born on the 19th of Januar)', 1819, and with her parents came to Mis-iouri in 1843. aiKl settled in Platte Count)-. Mr.

Rose came to Clinton Count}-, and settled at his j:)resent residence in 184^. His landed interest now embraces 340 acres of well iniprcnx-d land, which wa> [)urcliased from the L(o\ernment at $1.25 jter acre. Mr. and Mrs. llosc have nine children : Mar\- K., Sarah A., \''ictoria, William P.. Mar\- Cameron, J. C. (deceased;, I'^lvira, X'ercena C. I^msle)- L., luiwin Lee.

section ,33, po.^t office Stewartsxille, is one wiio has been close!}' associated with the medical fraternit)' of Clintcm and tiie adjoinin^^ counties. He is a native of Monticello, Wajne Count}-. Kentuck}-, where he was born September 22, 18 10. He was raised and educated in that state, and in 1835, commenced the study of medicine in the office of Dr. Jesse Sweeny, of Monticello, a proniinent practitioner of that section. With him he continued for three }-ears, and afterwards read medicine with Drs. Fleece and Neisinger, of Dan\'ille, Kentuck}', commencing to practice at Libert} , Casey Count}-, Kentuck}'. In 1840, he removed to Crab Orchard. Kentucky, there remaining until 1S59, when he emigrated to Iw'!^.-<ouri, iocaiing in Clinton County, where he has since been a resident. Dr. Sanders has attained more than a loC-al reputation in the medical world. His career in Clinton Count}- has been a successful. one, and his judgment is frequently called into requisition in critical cases. He has an excellent library, is a close student, and is a pleasant gentleman and a fluent conversationalist. In 1880, he was the choice of the people of Clinton Count}- for the office of coroner and was elected b}- a large majority. The Dr. has a fine farm under a high state of cultivation. He was married at Crab Orchard. Kentucky, to Miss Mary E. Burch. She was born September i, 182 1. They have had six children, Sarah E., Julia M., James F.. William B., Maggie C, and Charles J. Mrs. Sanders died August 22. 1870. William B. is one of Gower's prominent business men, having been in the drug trade at that place for several y.ears. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and belongs to Gower lodge. Himself and family are members of the Baptist Church.

Rev. D. G. Sauxders

pastor of the Baptist Church, was born in Clinton County, Missouri, March 4, 1843. He received his education in his native county, and at Stewartsville. Being brought up on a farm, he followed that occupation till 1865, when he embarked in the mercantile trade at Starfield. which bus- -iness he pursued for. four }-ears. He returned to his farm, and, in 1S72. entered the ministr}-, in w-hich he has since been activel}- engaged. He united with the church in the }-ear 1862, and was baptized b}-the late Rev.

"- James D. Black, of" Kentucky. He was married by the same gentleman, July 30, 1861, to Miss Sarah J. McDaniel, of North Carolina. She was born March 4, 1S40. They have had ten children, seven of whi>m arc n(v,v livin-^: Robert P.. Joseph N.. Ida, Cora, Berry \V., Anna and Dora. Mr. S.'s father, Robert H. Saunders, now deceased, was a natix'c of Virginia, and was born in Bedford County, March 3, 1814. In 1838, he came to Missouri, and soon after located in Clinton County. September 26, 1839, he was married to Miss Sallie E. McGill. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and deacon of the same at the time of his demise, July 22, 1 866. He had a family of seven children, six of whom are living : Elvira, Daniel G.. Robert P., Martha J., Sultana and Henry W. Mrs. Saunders, who now resides on the farm, was born in Howard County. Missouri, October 6, 18 18. When three years of age, she went to Clay Count)-, Missouri, and subsequently to this county.

John E. Swope

farmer, stock raiser and feeder, section 16, post office Plattsburg". Among tlie piomiiicnL and Miccesstul farmers of Clinton County, is the subject of th's sketch. He is a native of Boone County. Missouri, and was born on the Sth day of February, 1832. At the age of five years he, with his parents, moved to Platte County, Missouri, remaining there until 1S49, when he went to California. In 1853, he returned to his former home in Platte County, and resumed the life of a farmer. On the third day of February, 1853, he was united in marriage to Miss L. A. Mun, a native of Buckingham County, Virginia. She came to Missouri with her parents in 1844. Mr. and Mrs. S. came to this county in 1855, and settled near their present residence, which now consists of 440 acres of {mpro\-ed land, surrounded and subdivided by osage hedge fences. Tliey have a family of seven children : J. L., C. T., William PL, Alice G., James A., Annie E., Francis H. They are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

Barnard Ward

farmer, section 19, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Northampton County, April 21, 1S20. He has followed farming from boyhood. In 1839, he moved to Adams Count)-, Illinois, v.here he remained till 1S70, when he came to his present location. He now has a good farm of over 316 acres, w-ell improved, and he is considered to be one ol the most successful farmers in the county, flis wife, also, has a farm of seventy-seven acres. Pie was married April 15, 1845. to Miss Ann Limb, a native of England. They have three children: Joseph H., George, and Mary A.

James W. Watsox

farmer, section 30, post office Stewartsville, was born in Bond County, Illinois, January 12, 1848, and when two years of a<^c his parents' mo\eci to Mi-i>()uri and located in Clinton County, wht.re lie has since resided, except two seasons, during which time he was enga^jjed in freighting on the plains. He has followed farming from bo)'hood, and now has a farm of 210 acres of improved land. Mr. \\". was married November 13, 1873, to Miss Kansas Iloggatt. who was born in Knox County, Illinois, September 9, 1855. The)- have two children : Charley E., and Jessie L.

farmer and stock dealer, section 28, post office Stewarts\-ille, is a native of North Carolina, and was born in Orange County, December 25, 1S29. \\'hen ten years of age his parents moved to Clay County, Missouri, and in one \-ear located in Clinton Count}'. He has followed farming from bo>-hood, and now has a farm containing twenty-two acres, all of which is well improved, he having between five and six miles of hedge fence. He also has 400 acres of land in IJeKalb Count}-, which he uses as a stock farm. Mr. \V. was married August ij , 1857, to Miss Sophia Clause. She was born in Mason County, Kentucky, in the year 1839. The}- have four children : Netta, William P., Katie B. and Luella.

James A. Wilkinson

farmer and stocl: dealer, section 29, post office Stewartsville. The subject of this sketch was born, reared and has, with the exception of a short time, always lived in Clinton Coimt}', Missouri. The date of his birth was April 15, 1S42. He has followed farming the principal part of his life. In 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service, in Company I. of Hughes' regiment, and remained in the service for two }-ears. sixmonths of the time being held as prisoner. In 1865, he went to Montana, where he was engaged in freighting for nearl}- three years. During 1873-6, Mr. W. was engaged in the mercantile trade at Stewartsville. His landed estate consists of 360 acres. He was married Februar}- 9. 1868, to Miss Sue E. Pickett, of DeKalb County, Missouri. She died in the year 1876, lea\-ing three children, one of whom is Ii\-ing - Annie. He was again married March 15, 1877, to Mrs. Mar}- Eulreken, of Missouri. Her maiden name was Krews. The}- have one child - Josie.

Nelson Williams

farmer, and patentee and manufacturer of the Williams" Eureka Washing Machine, section 17, post office Stewartsville, is a native of Fleming

County. Kcnluck}-, aiul was born March 21,1829, am! was reared and educated in liis native state. His earl)- life was that of a fartner hoy. In 1851, he emii^rated lo Missouri and settled in Liberty, Clay Count)-, and \vorked at the trade of carpenter and cabinet maker. He was married June 19, IN5I, to Klizabeth DeMoss. In 1857, he removed to Clinton Count)- and settlefl in Plattsbur;^^ where he lived three \-ears. Mrs. Williams died J:'nuar)- 29, 1839, leavinij one son, Thomas. In lS6u, inrenioved to Platte Count)-, lie was ai^ain married April 3, 1S61, to Malinda Bade)-, a nati\e of X'ir^inia. The same )-ear he chan^^^ed his residence to Lea\-enworth, and, after residing.; there fourteen months, returned to Platte Count)', where he li\'ed two )-ears. and tlien, once more, made his home in Clinton Couiit)-. and settled where lie no'vv li\es. His farm contains forty acres of j;;"ood land, well imjM-o\-ed. He has, b)- his second marriac,^e, four children : Anna F.. Andrew J., Sarah J., and Charles J. ]\Ir. and Mrs. Williams are members of the Christian Church. Durincj the present year Mr. Williams has inxented a washingmachine, which, for simplicit)', durability, utilit)' and econom)'. is unequaled b)- an)- machine in use, coming as it does within the means of all.

J. T. Wood

The subject of this sketch is a man of high moral standing, of an industrious disposition, and one constantly devoting his time to the interest of his business. He is a native of Reynolds County, Missouri, and was born on a farm on the iith da)- of r\Ia)-, 1855. He there resided, assisting his parents in tilling the soil, his education being completed under the tutorship of Professor N. G. Jacks. At the age of twent)' years he went to Grayson Count)-. Texas, and spent about thirteen months traxeling through Texas, the Indian Territory and Kansas, returning to his home in 1S75. The follow-ing fall he moved to Platte County, locating near Platte Cit)-, where he remained some three years pursuing the occupation of a farmer. In 1879 he visited his parents in Re)-nolds Count)', and spent the winter in fox and deer hunting. The following spring he returned to his place of business in Platte Count)-, there continuing until September to, 1880, when he closed out and returned to the old homestead and took charge of his father's farm and stock. He is now doing a thriving business, and bids fair to become one of Reynolds County's most prominent and w-ealthy citizens.

City Of Stewartsville Gaines Adams

constable and revenue collector of Washington Township, DcKaib. Count)- is a native o^ Kentucky, and was born in Pulaski County. January ?S. 1836. He was reared in his native count)', and cainc to Mis>ouri in 1836, remaining- a citizen of I'latte Count)- till 1857, when he came to DeKalb Count)-. In 1852, he enlisted ia the Federal .ser\ice, in the h'ourth ^Missouri Ca\-alr)-, with which he remained till the close of the war, serving as 'sergeant and sergeant major. iJuring the last six months he was dispatch carrier for Governor Fletcher. After tlie close of the war. Mr. A. returned home, and, in the )-ear 1868, was appointed as depvit)- sheriff of DeKalb Count)-, holding the position two years. He was then elected constable of Washington Township, which office he has since continued to hold. In the spring of 18S1, he was elected re\-enue collector of the same township. He now has a farm of eight)- acres, in DeKalb Couiit)', and is to some extent engaged in the stock business. He was married, Januar)- i, 1866. to Miss Rachel McWilliams. She was born in Platte Count)-, ^Missouri. October 24, 1844, and died October 4, 1877. The)- had a family of seven children, five bo)-s and two girls : C)nthia, John C, William C, George H.. James, W. T. and Rachel.

J. W. Anderson'

'>t the frm of Anderson & Deppen, grocers and proprietors ot meat market, was born in Hardin Count)-, Kentuck)-, August 19, 184O, and in 1850, with his parents, he moved to DeKalb County, Missouri, where he was raised and educated. In February, 1S73, he moved to Stewartsville. and since that time he has been engaged in the grocer)- busin'.'s>. November 19, 1864. he erdisted in the P'ederal service, Compan) I, Twenty-first Missouri Infantr)-, and remained in service until the clo>e of the war. Mr. A. was married October i, 1861, to Miss Mary A. Suethen. She was born in Kenton Count)-, Kentuck)-, March 7. 1842. The)- have eight children : Malcom P., P^n-.erv L., Wm. D., Emma M.. Lcona A., Charles O., James B., and one infant.

one of the firm of McCro-iky -S: l-Jrowii, stock dealers, and also of the firiii of Browti 6\: Ardery, feeders and dealers, i?. a native uf Kentuck}-, and was born in Mason County. December f2, 1846. In i^^n, his parents moved t(^ Clinton C'lunty, Missouri, \vhere he was reared and educated. He supplemented his early schcjoling by a course at the Platte Cit)- Academ\'. October 14. 1865, Mr. Hrown was married to Mi.->s Delia Arder\-. She was born in Bourbon Count)', Kentuck v', September 23. 1832. After his marriage he moved to DeKalb Count)-, Missouri. He has followed the stock business during life, and is now one of the leadin;^ stock dealers and feeders of this \icinit\\ His landed estate consists of 300 acres, all of which he uses for stock purposes.

Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Smith Buck

Amonf^ the representative citizens of Clijiton County is Colonel, or. as he is fainiliarh' styled. "Captain" Harvey Smith Buck, widely known as a popidar banker of the town of Stewarts\'ille. in DeKalb Count)', ju.-^t across the line from Clinton County, where most of his landed possessions lie. He was born in Gouverneur, Saint Lawrence County. New York, in 183S. His parents, Roller and Patty Maria Buck, moved from Ncw "York to Brown Count)', Illinois, where, in 185 i, his father died, leavinga widow, three sons and four daughters, Harvey, then thirteen years of age, being the oldest son. After his father's death he was sent to Augusta, Illinois, to live with John B. Compton. a merchant, and husband of his oldest sister, Elizabeth, where he remained several years, acquiring a knowledge of mercantile business. He was then sent to t Gaiesburg. Illinois, and matriculated in Knox College, remaining there willing spirit, he, at the age of eighteen, began the battle which he haso successfully lought. He first sought a subordinate position in a store. I but finding no situation that suited him, he determined to embark in business for himself, though absolutely without means. Securing the endorsements of the leading merchants of Augusta as to his integrity and business habits, he borrowed $1.50 to pa)' railroad fare. I proceed to Ouinc)'. Illinois, and bought, on credit, a small stock of drugs. I books and notions. Assisted b)' Dr. Ellis, a ph)'sician of Augusta, he soon became a competent druggist, and by the correctness of his business habits succeeded in securing a large patronage. At the breaking out of the war, his business in the line of general merchandise was l86i, obcvin^- tlic call of his countr\-, he turned his business over to his head clerk, to whom he gave an interest in the })rofits, and with fifteen associates proceeded to Ouinc>-, where he enlisted underCaptain Sterling ?. Delano, a prominent lawyer of that cit\-, who was organizing a cornpan}- of dragoons, afterward assigned to the Second Illinois Cavalr>-. This company was detailed as an escort to General B. M. Prentiss, who was soon relie\ed b\' General U. S. Grant, and the command proceeded to Cairo, Illinois. Shortly after this he was promoted to the position of clerk at General Grant's headquarters, where he remained until the battle of Shiloh. and, for gallant services rendered to General Grant as bearer of dispatches, etc., at the battles of l-^ort Donaldson and Shiloh, he was recommended for promotion to Governor Richard Vates. Although personally a stranger to Colonel Thomas J. Kinney, who had just organized the 119th Illinois Infantry Regiment, that officer, on the strength of his reputation for courage and ability, requested Governor Vates to commission Mr. Buck adjutant of his regiment, which was accordingly done. He was thus the first clerk at General Grant's headquarters who received a commission. He was with this regiment through all its campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi under General A. J. Smith, who commanded the Sixteenth Army Corps, and with General Banks in his Red River expedition. He served in fourteen engagement>. in most of which he commanded the left wing of the regiment, the colonel being frequently in command of the brigade. In two hot engagements he commanded the regiment, the superior officers being absent or wounded. During the last battle at Nashville, December 15th and i6th, 1S64, he performed some of the most daring feats of the war. In one instance, at a critical point, when his regiment was wavering before a storm of shot and shell from two si.x-gun batteries, he voluntarily headed the charge, and by his consummate skill and determined bravery, succeeded in inspiring his men to renewed eftort, which resulted, after a desperate hand to hand conflict, in the capture of the o-uns. For this achievement he was unanimously elected by both officers and men to be major of the regiment, and strongly recommenced to Generals A. J. Smith and George H. Thomas for gallant and meritorious conduct on the battlefield. Shortly after this, his regiment being transferred to Xew Orleans, he was detailed on General Canby's staff. In the spring of 1865, he was commissioned b)' the war department captain in the subsistence department, and assigned as above stated. He discharged the onerous duties of his position with marked ability until the fall of 1865, when he went to Washington and was mustered out of the service. He then spent considerable time in traveling o\-er the United States, visiting all points of special interest, and observing the habits and customs o( the people. In the spring of 1S66, he moved to Clinton Count\-, Missouri, where he improved what i: known as the Maple A\ei...!:;rt nue farm, a highly adorned tract of 640 acres. Complcttnf^ his work, he moved to Stewartsvillc, DcKalb County, and again engaged in mercantile pursuits. In iS;'5, in connection with Franklin I-'inch and William D. Tottcn, he established a bank in Stewartsvillc, which enterprise ha-: added largely to the business facilities of the county, and ranks high as a safe and reliable institution. Of this bank he is now scjle proprietor. His landed interests are extensive, including three large farms which he owns in Clinton County. One of these includes 640 acres, another 240 acres, and a third of 170 acres. He owns, besides, a fine farm of 3_'0 acres in DeKalb Count)-. These are stocked with about 380 head of cattle, 300 head of hogs, besiiles sheep, horses and other stock. The chief product of his farms is hay ; live stock being the chief yield for market. He is an active worker and has, by his own efforts, accomplished much in promoting the general interests of Northwest Missouri, where he is held in universal esteem. Much of the proverbial prosperity of Stewartsvillc is due to the active and energetic efforts of "Captain" Buck, as he is still called, while in reality he ranks as lieutenant colonel. Through his management, old fabrics have been torn down, streets widened and new ones located. His residence is among the finest in the place, and through liis untiring energy the town has grown from a small village to the proportions of a city of the fourth class, of which he is (1881) the mayor. Called upon to take the lead in all public and private enterprises, he is now at work with a determination of securing to Ste\varts\-ille, a point in the Saint Joseph & Eastern Railroad, about to be constructed from Saint Joseph to a point on the Wabash, Saint Louis & Pacific Railway. On the organization of the militia of the state, in 1S67, he was appointed lieutenant colonel of the Thirty-eighth Regiment of Missouri State Militia. He united with the Masonic order, in Augusta, Illinois, and is an active member of the Chapter, Council and Commander}-. He has serx'ed three successive terms as High Priest of Russell Ro\-al Arch Chapter No. "jj, of Stewartsvillc. In politics, he has always been a staunch Republican. He was married Januar\' 18, 1S66, to Miss Louisa Lewis, daughter of Judge William Lewis, of Brooklyn, Schuyler County, Illinois. They have (1S81) four children : PVank, aged ten years, Dell, aged eight years, George, aged five years, and Pearl, aged three years. Colonel Buck's habits have ever been stricth- temperate, the only stimulant in which he indulges being tobacco, and that in a moderate degree.

a prominent and successful physician and surgeon of Stewarts\-ille. is a native of Alabama, ha\ing been born in DeKalb County, on the 6th of December, 1S47. In 1S50, he was brought by his parents to Missouri, they locating near St. Joseph, in Buchanan County, where he remained until the following (October. He then moved to Ri[)lcy, Mis.->is>ippi, made his home there for one year, and soon after returned to St. Joseph. He \va> educated in the common schools of this district, afterwards supplementini,^ it by a course in the college of Springfield, Missouri. For some time he lived in the country, six miles east <>( St. Joseph, and in the spring of 1856, went to Te.xas. Upon his return, he located at Springfic'd, Missouri, in the s[)ring of 1857, and in 1858, again moved to Buchanan County. In 1866, Dr. lU'num took a trip, the second time, to Texas, returning to Clinton Count)' in 1867. IIa\-ing made choice of the practice of metlicine as his profession, he commenced its stud-)- in 1867, under the tutorship of Dr. P. II. Hereford, of Kaston. He was an attendant of lectures at the St. Louis Medical ColK.gc, for one full course and a part of another. In October, 1868, he commenced the practice of his chosen profession in I'uchanan county, there continuing until January, 1876, when he moved to Clinton Coimty. Dr. Bynum further fitted himself for his calling, by attending the St. Joseph College of Physicians and Surgeons, during the session of 1879-80, graduating at its close. In the fall of 18S0, he located at Stewartsville, where he has since continued to practice, and with no small degree of success. He makes a specialty of the diseases of women. Dr. Bynum found a wife in the person of Miss Bettie Whitson, whom he married June 5, 1873. Mrs. B. is a native of Buchanan Count)", Missouri, and was born September 14, 1853. They have two children: Ella, born at Matne)' Mills, June 20, 1875, and John C, born at Starfield, August 17, 1877. In the spring of 1873, Dr. B. joined Agency Lodge No. 10. He was exalted to tlie Ro\-a! Arch degree, in Russell Royal Arch Chapter Xo. J/, in the fall of 1881.

Benjamin F. And William T. Clark

(twins), are natives of Indiana, and were born in Hancock Count)-, May 7, i860. March 10. 1865, they moved with their parents to DeKalb County, Missouri, where the latter now resides. Their father's family consists of ten boys and five girls - five of each are now living. Tlie resemblance of the two used as the subject of this sketch was so close that when they were quite young it was necessary to place a different colored string of beads around their necks. Their appearance and actions were very much the same, and rendered it most difficult to tell them apart. They were educated in the schools of. DeKalb Count)-, and have never been parted for any great j^eriod of time worth mentioning. From May, 1878, till July, 1879. B. F. acted as Deputy County Clerk of DeKalb Count)-, Missouri, and August 27, 1879, he took charge of the store as one of the firm of Clark ^v: Son, druggists, in which he has met with great success. Being an accommodating and a pleasant business man, he finds numerous patrons. March 26, 1878, \V. T. came to btew- artsvillc and accepted a position in tl\c drui^ store of W. A. Clark, his uncle, and wiiich i^ now the store known as Clark & Son. He continued as clerk in the same till March 26, 1879. when he was t,dvcn the position of bookkeeper in the Stcwartsville Bank, in which institution he has since been empIo\'e(i, and in which he is now cashier.

dealer in general merchandise, is a native of North Carolina, and was born in Wake County, July 4, 1 840. While an infant, hi-, parents mo\ed to Clay County, Missouri, where, in a short time, the\- died. A. J. was then taken to Gentry Count}', where he was reared. He was partly educated in that county, and. in 1859, ^^^ came to Stewartsville, where he attended Stewartsville College for one year. He followed teaching in Clinton. DeKalb and Gentry Counties for some length of time. In 1862. he enlisted in the enrolled militia, and for one }'ear was hospital steward at St. Joseph. He was then made lieutenant, and in the summer of 1S64, he re-enlisted in Compan\- C, Fort\'-third United States Infantry, and served as lieutenant till the close of the war, when he returned to Stewartsville. .Having previously prepared himself for the niedical profession, he began in the practice of his profession, and in the drug business. He continued the latter till 1876, when he commenced in his present business. He also continiied the practice of medicine till 1879. Being the fortunate possessor of a host of acquaintances, he commands a large and lucrative patronage. Dr. C. was married in the year 1862, to Miss Mary Barnes, of' Indiana, who was born i!i October, 1837. She died May 8, 1868. They had two children, both of whom are now deceased. He was again married October 4, 1S69. to Miss N. \'aldenear. of Missouri. She was born in the year 1852. Dr. C. is a Mason and a member of Stewartsville Lodge No. 1S2. and Russell Royal Arch Chapter. Xo. JJ. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a member of Stewarts\-ille Lodge, Xo. 137.

of the firm of Anderson & Deppen. grocers and proprietors of a meat market, was born in Stark County. Ohio. Februar\- 16. 1838. He was reared on a farm, in his native count}-, and, in 1862, enlisted in Compan}- B, 104th Ohio Infantr}-. remaining in service for eight months. He v.as then discharged on account of disabilit}', and afterwards returned home, and joined the national guards, acting as second lieutenant for one \-ear. In 1864. he mo\ed to Buchanan Count} . Missouri, and located on a farm. and. in 1870. he moved to Stewartsville, w-here he has since principall}' been engaged in the mercantile trade. He was married, in Sep- tember, 1863, to Miss CatlicriiiL' Bair. She u'a.^ bom in Lancaster County. ]^enns)'lvania, in September, 1843. Thc>' ha\e four chilelrci): Alice A., Otto E.. Campbell and Bertha.

merchant tailor. Tlu: subject of this sketch is a native of Ent^hmd. and w.is born June 3, 1844, in the town of Leominster, in County Hereford. He recei\ed his literar)- knowled^^e in the British scliools of his riati\e town, whicli aftbrded him the advantage of a classical education. Ilis father established a hat manufactory in the town of Leominster, in the year 1S48, which he continues to operate. Samuel, until thirteen )'ears of age, assisted his father in that business. He then was employed as clerk in a drug store for one \ear, when, ha\ing an anxiety to learn a trade, he at once began as an ap})rentice to the tailor's trade, serving as such for five years. In the year 1863, he went to the town of Burtonon-Trcnt-, where he followed his trade one year, and from that time till 1S66 was engaged at the same in Birmingham. Li 1866, he established himself in the merchant tailoring business in the town of Rugby, in County Stafford, with his uncle, Thomas DeVall, as a partner, and continued the same till 1869. In 1866, he enlited in the British \'olunteers, and, in 1868, was elected section officer, or special constable, acting in this important position during the Fenian excitement. Resigning in the spring of 1869, he then emigrated to America. Before leaving England, he was married to Miss Sue Harvey, a native of that land, and who was born in County Stafford, December 7. 185 1. At the time above mentioned tlie\' crossed the ocean, landing at Castle Garden, New York, and at once came to St. Joseph, Missouri, where they remained a short time, there becoming further familiarized with the wa}-s and customs of the American people. After this, they located in Stewartsville, the point chosen as their home before leaving England. At the time of his arri\al at Stewartsville. Mr. D. possessed a small amount of means, and has since adhered strictl}- to his occupation, and is now considered one of the leading citizens of the town. He has recentl)- erected on North Main Street a business house, and dwelling in connection, which adds much to the appearance of that locality. At any time he may be found at his place of business, ready to supply the wants of the people in his line of trade. The family of Mr. and Mrs. DeVall consists of five children: Leila, Samuel, Edward C. James A. and Owen L.

Charles L. Fowler

was born in L'niontown, Fa)-ette Count}-, Penns)l\ania, September 30, 1840, and after an education, finished in Madison College, of that j^iace,

Icarneil the printinc^ tra<.lo in tlic office of the Gcniii> of Liberty, a paper still published in tliat town, in its seventy-seventh year, without missing a number. He came west directly aft'-r servini^ his a[)prenticeship. and rambled o\'er the country, drinkin;^ in it^. beauties and storintj uj) a fund of knowledL,fe of men and thini^s, oidy obtained by closest observation. He crossed the plains in " bull-whackinf.^" times, stoi;)pinj^ for brief seasons in Colorado, Nevada, Montana, Idaho and Utah, and crossin;^ the mountains to California, traversed the wilds of Oe^on and Washington, when "Injun meal" was about the only sign of civilization in that region. When "Su.mpter was fired upon" Muscatine, Iowa, claimed him as a citizen, and he left one of its daily newspaper offices for the field as acting drum major 'jf the First fowa Regiment of Infantry. He served with that regiment during its campaign with General Lyon and elsewhere, and during that time wrote several " soldier songs" that were sung by every camp fire in the West and South. In the month of May, 1877, he brought out the first number of the Stewartsville Independent, of which he is still sole owner and editor. This was a somewhat hazardous venture, as Stewartsville had been the scene of a half dozen newspaper failures, in all of which the citizens had been sufferers, as they had advanced the capital for the purchase of the material, etc. Mr. Fowler asked no donations, brought his entire printing outfit w ith him, and started his paper upon the prin'ciples which govern all legitimate business. By its merit alone it has succeeded, and that it has succeeded is evidenced by its exceedingly healthy advertising patronage and substantial subscription list. A writer of unusu.il force, terse, sharp, pointed, brilliant, and at the same time cultured and refined, Mr. Fowler's editorials are the household treasures of a large number of weekly readers in the best families in Northwest Missouri. In June. 1879, ^^e became a member of Stewartsville Lodge, No. 182, A. F. vs: A. M., and in December following, was elected its Secretary, which position he still holds. As actor, author, soldier, poet and journalist, his has been an e\-entful life, and one upon which no spot of dishonor or dishonesty has ever found a resting place. His earnestness of purpose has served him in all countries and among all people, and he hopes to lay down the armor in the end with the knowledge that he did what his conscience admonished was the best in all things.

was born in Greenup, now Boyd County, Kentuck}-, October 18, 1849. Fle is the youngest of a family of three children. The two elder, who were daughters, died before the birth of their brother. The father of the subject of this sketch was James D. McCrosky, and his grandfather, John McCrosky. They both moved from Rockbridge County. Virginia, and settled in ("ireenup County, Kentucky, in i;Si3. Tlie nKiiden name of his mother was I'lora Canterbury. She was a native of Kentucky. The McCrosky family are of Scotch-Irish extraction, -And are numbered with the L'arliest settlers of Vir^ini.i. TlKjina-. ( f. .McCrosk-y was raised on a farm and educated in the j)u}:)lic schools of his nei:^diborhood till tlie sprini; of 1857, when he left Kentiick)- with his parents, and moved to Daviess Cuur.ty, Missouri, where he remained eni^^ii^ed in farmiuLj three years. In the s'princj of 1S60. he moved with his parents to Stewartsville, v.hcre he attended the collec,^e presided over by Professor Summers, and now (18S1) conducted b>- Prof. \V. O. II. Perry. In 1864, he moved to a farm on which he lived till iS^S.' He then en-^MLfed as a clerk for the mercantile firm of Sanders &: Snow, composed of Daniel Sanders and J. II. Snow. Some time after he embarked in business on his own account in the family c^rocery trade. At the end of eighteen months of successful business, he turned the concern over to his father. He then took an interest in the house of Sanders, Snow & Co. in Stewartsville, dealers in £:^eneral merchandise. He remained in this connection till 1875. having- achieved success in his enterprise. He then purchased 220 acres of land- near Stewartsvillc, and engaged in farming, stock dealing, etc.. shipjnng extcnsiveK'. He subsequently added 160 acres to this tract. His farm of 3S0 acres includes some of the most productive soil in this section of country. Ivlghty acres of this farm lies in Clinton Count)'. In December, 1870, he \\as made a Mason in Stewartsvillc lodge, \o. 182, A., F. & A. M.. In this body of the order he has filled successive!)- e\-ery (official position up to the raiik o( worshipful master, to which latter he was elected in 1875. I" the same year he was exalted in Russell Ro)-al Arch Chapter in Stewartsvillc and subsequently fillefl the office of principal sojourner in the same. In politics Mr. McCrosky has always been a Democrat. He married, October 6, 1874. Miss Belle W'yhe, youngest daughter of Rev. C. A. Wylie, a minister of the Presb)-terian Church. His family consists of Bertha, born June 16, 1876; Grace, born April 15, 1878, and Flora, born October 10, 1880. Mr. McCrosky is a liberal minded and public-spirited as well as an enterprising citizen, and stands high in the opinion of all who know him.

lumber dealer, also real estate agent for the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Compan)-. is a nati\e of Pennsvlvania, and was born in Center County, October 23, 1824. When about seven years of age, his parents moved to Philadelphia, where his mother died when he was about eleven years of age. Being almost an orphan b(n-, he was compelled to work for his own support, and was engaged in various occupations over different parts of Penns)lvania, till 1841, when he went to Guernsey County, i Ohio, where he le.irned the carpenter trade. he folloucd, in that localit}-, till the sjM'in;:; of 1S43. when he went to Tazewell County, Illinois, reniainini^ in Peoria, and \ieinit\-. till the fall of 1S47, when he went to l'lattshur!^^ Clinton County. Mi>soiiri. He was there ei\Ljac,'cd i in various branch.es of business. ha\'ing held nearly all of the offices of j the county, in that early da\', and bein^ the first public administrator of } the coinU)-. In 1859, Mr. McD. moved to Stewartsvillc, and bey;an in the I mercantile trade, wl^ich he continued for some time. He was then [ chosen as captain of a company of state militia, and was mustered out I as lieutenant colonel. From the }-ear 1863 till 1866, he was station a^ent I for the Hannibal &: St. Joseph Railroad, since which time he has held the land agency for the same company. His time has also been occupied in other minor enterprises, and he has, for some time, been in the lumber trade. In 1S72, he was elected to the legislature, of which body he was a member for one term. In 1870. he was superintendent of the state registration, and has also held other offices since locating in Stewartsx.-ille. Mr. McDonald has been three times married : First, May i, 1833. to Miss Minerva J. Osborn, of Ohio. She was born Jul)- 21, 1S37, and died May 8, 1854. June 25, 1857, he married Miss Mar}- J. Holman, of Missouri. She was born August 2^, 1839, '^'^'J died January- 24, 1861. February 25, 1862. Miss Mary P. McGinness, oi Missouri, became his photographers. This firm is composed of J. H. Meriam and Moses Holmes. The tormer was born in Canada, August 21, 1S38. His parents were residents of Brandon, Vermont. When he was a boy the\- moved to Saginaw City. Michigan, and when fifteen )'ears of age J. H. went to Canada, where he learned his present business, and which he has since continued to follow. Remaining in Canada till 1S69, he then located in Southeastern Kansas, and in the fall of 1S78 settled in Stev.-arts\ille. Mr. M. was married March 4, 1861, to Miss Sarah A. Allen, of Woodstock, Canada. She was born in 1842 and died in 1865. They had one child, Salem. He was again married September 19, 1867, to Mrs. Quilesta Donalson. her maiden name being Wilson. She is a natix^e of Maine. He and wife are members of the church of the Latter Day Saints. The junior partner of the firm, Moses Holmes, was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, December 1, 1846. When two years of age his mother and her family moved to Pontotoc County, Mississippi, where Moses remained till 1870, when he went to California, and there remained till December 26. 1877. At that time he came to Stewartsvillc and since then has been engaged in his present business.

The subject of this sketch is a native of Ohio, and was bf»rii in Lake County, February II, 1S38. When but a child, his parents, William C. IVrry and hJiza (Hrounj, moved to Adams County. Illinois, remainin;^^ in that and Hancock Counties till he attained tlie a;^e of eiL,dit years, when they moved to Nodaway County, Missouri. Ihere he ^^rew tft manhood. His primary education was received at home, with his mother as preceptress. When fifteen years of aije, he attended school at Sa\annah. Andrew County, for only two nnjnths. He then taui^ht for a period of six months, and. when ei^diteen, tauc^ht anotiier term of three months, and then encred the McGee College, where he was a student for a four \ears' course, graduating in June, i860. In the year 1S66. he received a diplr)ma from the same institution as Master of Arts. In the fall of 1S59, he was licensed to preach in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and was ordained in the fall of 1864, and has, since this time, been actively engaged in the ministry. In 1863, he came to Stewartsville. and has since conducted his present school, which was known as the Stewartsville Seminary till April 19, 1879, ^vhen a charter was given as a college. He has made additional improvements in the building, ami has now an institution which is a credit to the town and vicinity. March 2, 1862, Professor Perry was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Ozenberger, who was born in Holmes County. Ohio, October ii. 1S39. Her parents came to Missouri whcii she was nine \-ears of age. The\- have had seven children, only two of whom are living, William F. and Arthur E. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and belongs to Stewartsville Lodge No. 137. . -' is one of the most successful and prominent merchants and representative men. not only of Stewartsville, or DeKalb County, but of the great and growing west. He is a native of New York, and was born in Willsborough, Essex County, on the ninth of April, 1848. He spent his youthful days in the district around and about that countr\-, receiving his education in the common schools. In the year 1S65, he came to Stewartsville, and has since been engaged in business. A large portion of his landed estate is located in Clinton Count)-, just across the line, his residence also being situated there. Immediately after coming to this place. ^Fr. Sheldon was engaged in clerking for three years. At the end of that time, he accepted a position as salesman with the well-known drv croods firm of Chambers, Marney & Co., of St. Joseph, and with them remained until 1S75. when he again became a resident of Stewartsville. Having become thoroughly familiarized with this branch of business, while in the empio}" of others, it was natural that he should continue it when commencing; for himself, on his own accDunt. Here he lias built up a reinitation for honest)" and fair dealing;, that an\' one niic^ht en\y. In connection with his general stock of goods, he keeps a full line of agricultural in">plements, buggies, wind-puinps, etc. ; and his trade, which is an immense one in this \icinit)', e.\tend> iiito Cla\' and ]\.a\' counties (>n the south, and on the nortli to Gentr\' and Andrew counties. His business is so large that he is obliged to ha\e in his emi)lo\- about twenty men. Mis signs and u ind-mills are to be x'ieued by all, w ithin a radius of sevent}'-fivc miles, in an)- ilirection from Ste\varts\ille. Mr. Sheldon was married on the 30th of Jul)-. 1878. to Miss Maggie Saunders, a daughter of the late Daniel Saunders. She was born on the 6th of Jul)-, 1853. and is a natixe of Gentry Count)-, Missouri. ]\Ir. and Mrs. S. ha\e one child, a daughter, Clara, born Februar)-4. 1880. He is a member of the Masonic fraternit)-. belonging to Stewarts\ille Lodge Xo. 1S2, and alsoof Ro)-al Arch Chapter Xo. //. He is an Odd Fellow-, and has taken great interest in Stewartsville Lodge Xo. 2i7< in which he is a prominent member. Mr. Sheldon's success in life is largely due to the care with which he has watched over the minutest details of business, and the constant and close attention he has gi\en to e\-er)-thing connected with his enterprises. His connection with an)- business transaction is a sure guarantee of its success.

James Shearer

harness maker and speculator, is a natixe of Missouri, and was born in Clay County, December iS, 1S37. When se\en )-ears of age, he went to Clinton Count)-, near Plattsburg, where he was reared and educated. \\'hen_ fifteen )-ears of age. he learned the harness maker's trade, in Plattsburg. which he has followed principally during life, working in man)- towns in the State of Missouri. In 1869. he came to his present location, and, since 1873. has been operating a shop. He also deals extensively in stock, real estate, etc. Mr. Shearer was married, Xo\-ember 23, 1869, to Miss Sarah H. Perry, who was born in Hancock County. Illinois, April 16. 1845. Their family consists of three children : James P., George W. and Charles E. Mr. S. is a Mason, and member of Stewartsville Lodge Xo. 182.

R. H. Smith

ph)-sician and surgeon. The subject of thi> sketch was born in Siielb)- Count)-, Kentuck)-. Xovember 21, 1812. He was reared and educated at Shelb)-ville. in that count)-, and. in the )ear 1832. he began the study of medicine. In the spring of 1836. he was graduated from the medical department of Transv'lvania L'niversit)'. of Lexington. Keiituck\-. He

cngac;ctl in ihc [practice of his profcbsion, in his iiati\'e count}', til! 1855, when he moved to DcKalb Count)-, Missouri, and, since that time, has resided near or in Stewartsville. Here he has made the practice of medicine a success. Doctor Smith was married. February, 1842, to Miss Lucinda l\. Tliurstun, who was born in Ilcnr)' Count)', Kentuck)', in th.c year 1825. She died in 1853. The)' had six children, two of whom are now livin<j,'. Annie M. and Lucinda E. ; both reside in Kentucky.

L. Dupuv Smith

dru^-j^ist, was born in l>oon\ille, Cooper County, Missouri, Ma)' 22, 1S46. When ten years of age he, with his [parents, moved to St. Joseph, where he was reared and educated. The senior Smith being a prominent druggist of that city for man\' years, L. D., after he attained the age of sixteen, clerked in his father's store till 1867, when he moved to Stewartsville and began in the drug business for himself. Here he has since continued in the same occupation, except in the year 1876. During thistime he has biult up an en\"iable and successful reputation. He was married October 14, 1869, to Miss M. A. Craig, of Missouri. Tiie\' have two children, Frank C, and Guy H. Mr. S. is a Mason and meniber of Stewartsville Lodge Xo. 182. He also belongs to the I. O. O. ¥., and is a member of Stewartsville Lodge Xo. 137. His grandmother on his mother's side is now living in Brookl)'n, Xew York, and is over ninety years of age.

grain and stock dealer. Among the highh' respected and most prominent citizens of Stewarts\"iHe is the subject of this brief biograph)-. He was born in Campbell Count)-, \"irginia. June 6. 1836. While he was )-et an infant his parents moved to Boyd County, Kentucky, where he was reared on a farm. He was there educated and taught school for a short time, and in 1837 he came to Missouri, making Daviess Count)- his destination. He was there emplo\'ed in teaching for three years, meeting with a considerable degree of success. The spring of 1861 found him a citizen of Clinton Count)-, Missouri, he having located in La Fayette Township, on section 28. where he now has a farm of 200 acres, which will compare favorabh' with any in the county, both in qualit)- and improvements. He also has another farm of lOO acres in Clinton Count)-, and considerable propert)' in Stewartsville. Mr. S. began in life for himself a poor boy, and what he now possesses is the reward of his own judicious management and labor. In 1S67, he moved to Stewartsville and embarked in the mercantile trade, wiiich lie continued for se\en \'ears. and on acciunit of his failing health was com-

{celled to suspend the business for a period. He subsequently resumed the s:imc for three \-ears. Since locating' in Stewartsville, Mr. S. has more or less of the time been dealing in stock and grain, in which business he is at present engaged. He al.so devotes considerable attention to his farms. He is an active member of the M. K. Church. He was !i:arried January 12, iS'6o, while in Daviess County, Missouri, to Miss America J. Williams, a daughter of the late John D. Williams, a well known and representative man of that county. She was born in Greenui> County, Kentucky, Ju!v m, 1S36. While a child of about seven jears of age her parents moved to Daviess County, Missouri, where she was reared and educated. Their family consists of two children, Laura K., born April 9, 1S62, and William D., born May 16, 1S64.

The subject of this sketch has attained the age which but few reach in the present century, and is now more active than an ordinary man at sixty-five. He was born in Mercer Count}-, Kentucky, September 13. iSoi. He was reared on a farm in his native county, and received his education in the days when the saw mills were scarce in the land, and when the mallet and wedge took the place of the saw : consequently, hewed logs, split slabs for seats, and greased paper for windows, constituted the school buildings. When seventeen years of age, Mr. S. 'vent to Harrisburg, o( his native county, where he le;irned the cabinet-making trade, serving an apprenticeship of three years. After completing his trade, he worked as a journeyman in different parts of Kentucky for several years ; afterwards he was engaged in the cabinet business in Harrisburg, Kentucky. In 1S34, he moved to Putnam County, Indiana, and located on a farm, and was there occupied in farming till June, 1840. when he drifted westward, and located near Weston, Platte County. Missouri, in what was at that time known as the Platte Purchase. There he improved a farm, and resided upon it till 1855, when he moved to Jefferson County, Kansas, where his time was spent in tillin>-^ the soil till 1865. He then returned to Clinton Count)-. Missouri. During his stay in Kansas, he met with great loss on account of the Kansas trouble in 1836. In 1867, he located in Stewartsville, and for the first year was engaged in the grocery business, since which time he has been retired from active business life. In October, 1876. he went to Texas, where he remained three years. Mr. S. was- married in the year 1826, to Miss Sarah Keller, a native of Kentucky. She was born in iSoj, and died in 1846. Their family consisted of eight children, six of whom are living: Squire, Kate, William, Mary, Ann and Frank H. He was again married in August, 1850. to Mrs. Margaret Finch, who died in January, 1880.

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while Oil a \i>^it in Texas. Mr. Stai^^cf has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for over fifty years, and has aiway.s donated libercdU- to his church.

proprietor of the Palace Drug Store, uas born in Randolph Count\', Missouri. January iS. 1S50. He was reared in his native county, and was educated in the M</uiit Pleasant schools, ile then bes^an teaching, and, in the \-ear 1872, moved to DeKalb County, where he was considered one of that county's most successful educators, being, for some time, professor of the Osborn and Stewartsville public schools. May 6, 1879. he began in the drug business, and. in iSSi. he erected a new business building, as a result of which he now has a fine store. He is an Odd Fellow, and member of Stewartsville Lodge Xo. 137. He was married. April 24, 1873, to ^li'^s Nannie Riggs, the only daughter of A. H. and Caroline Riggs. She was born in Boone County, Missouri, April 17, 1854, and died November 15, 1876. They had one child, born in DeKalb County. January 25, 1874. Mr. Stigall was again married September 6, 1 88 1, to Miss Amanda C. Litzenberg, a daughter of William and Nancy Litzenberg, who now reside in Chillicothe. She was born in Adams County, Illinois, Jul}- 6. 1855.

J. H. Wheat

postmaster and express agent was born in Morgan County, West \'irginia, February 19. 1S46, and was there reared and educated. January. 1S64, he enlisted in Company E, Fifteenth West X'irginia Infantry, and remained in service till the close of the war, receiving some severe wounds and losing the sight of one eye. After the close of the war he learned telegraphing, which he followed for eleven years, being three years on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and eight years uith the Hannibal and St. Joseph Company. In 1875 he was stationed at Stewartsville, and in 1878, by the wish of the people of Stewartsville, was appointed to his present position. He was married September 24, 1869. to Miss Anna Stafford. She was born in E^ngland September 21. 18^2. They have had three children, only one now living, Minnie, born in Cla)' Count)-, Missouri, August 24. 1S73.

H. M. White

w-as born in Cattaraugus County, New York. August 12. 183^. When seven or eight years of age his parents moved to Berrien Count}-, Michigan, where he was reared and educated. In the spring of 1871, he moved to Stewartsville, and shortly locucd on his farm, on section 24,

La Fa\cttc Township. Clinton Coualy. and was there cngaf^^cd in a^^ricultural pursuits till 1S77. At that time he removed to Stewart.-, viile. but is still en;,^a-ed m lookini,' after tlie interests of his farm and stock. Durins.^ the year 1S80 he was cni^a-ed in the grocery business. He 1ki> also worked some at the carpenters trade. Mr. W. was married, in December, 1861. to Miss Lydia M. Spauldin-. She was born March 17, 1S39, and is a native of Bini,diam, Somerset County, Maine. They have five children : Geor-e !-:., Lavina V., Mollis C. Mertic B. and Owen M.

of the firm of I^ V. White & Son. dealers in hardware, stoves, tinware, groceries, etc.. is a native of Illinois, and was born in Fulton County. December 10. 1838. He was reared in the town of Canton, of that county, and was there educated, learnin;.^" the tinner's trade in Abin'^t-.n, Knox' County, where he worked until February, i860, when he came to Stewartsville. He is now one of the oldest citizens of the tov.-n. Financially, he was belov/ par on his arrival in Stewartsville. but nov.- has the most extensive hardware and grocery store in DeKalb County. He has figured conspicuously in the official positions of the town. He was married. January 24. 1861. to Miss A. M. Laffoon. She was born in Clay County, Missouri, July 18, 1839. She was reared in her native county, and came to Stewartsville in the year iSOo. They have one child. R. M.. born March 3. 1S63. Mr. and Mrs. White are members of the M. K. Church. He was the first male member of the church in the town.