Leslie Township

Leslie Township

The township of Leslie contains thirty-six full sections of six hundred and forty acres each. A large portion of the township is rough and broken, with plenty of good timber. It contains a part of what was at one lime called Morris township, after Jas. Morris, an old settler, and proprietor of what in an early day was known as the "Buckskin Farm." The proverbial hospitality of Jas. Morris was well known, and many a traveler left the better beaten paths to partake of the substantials always found at his table. Leslie derives its name from Gen. Leslie Combs, of Kentucky. It was adopted at the suggestion of his son. Col. H. J. Combs, who was county clerk at the time townships were named.

After Jas. Morris, in 1832 came Jas. Runion, a son-in-law of Morris. He was from Clay county, Kentucky, and located on section 7 with Morris, Henry Phillips, Tom and John Bigley.

The first marriage consummated in this part of Leslie township was by Samuel Snowdon, J. P., of Ray county, at the residence of James Morris, the parties being Frank Bryan and Sarah, daughter of Jas. Morris. ^

The first regular physician was Dr. Geo. W. Folger, from Howard county, Missouri, and who had located on or near where Carrollton now stands, where his history in detail will be found in the sketch of Carrollton.

The first religious service was held at the residence of John Smith, on section 17, the denominational service being Campbellite or Christian, and conducted by Eld. John Chircley.

The first school taught by James Mapham in an old house on section 8. It was a three months term at two dollars fer ca-pita^ and contained fifteen pupils. The old house was put up in 1835, and cost about $100, |as. Runion being the builder.

Obediah Cook came in 1835 and located on section 9, now the premises of A. J. Street. John A. Miller was from Indiana, and came prior to 1840, locating on section 10. Caleb Shirley came in 1839 and located on section 16; John W. Street from Ohio in 1837 and first located in Lafayette county, and in 1840 came to Carroll, and is settled on section 4.

bonds of wedlock. Rebecca, wife of Isaac Wooden, has the honor of having given birth to the first male child, in 1841, named James; and John M. and Mariah Street, on the 23d of April, added to their family a daughter named Julia.

Revs. Hancock and Woods, Cumberland Presbyterian, the former from Kentucky and the latter from Tennessee, held the first religious service in the neighborhood. The first school was taught on section 8, and numbered about fifteen scholars, taught by James Mopham, and the school house was located on the same section, being built by Jas. Runion, and cost $10.

Every good wife in those days was educated in the domestic labors of home. They did their own house-work, weaving, etc., and doubtless were as happy, if not happier, than are those of the present.

Later, and on up to the war, Leslie settled up slowly, but the class of people that located were hardy, honest settlers, capable of making a home in the wilderness and making it bloom like a garden.

The prominent object of interest is Bogart's Mound. Whether of natural or artificial build is not known, from the fact that no examination has ever been made. It is possible that could a sufficient examination be made, and researches put on foot, something might be unearthed from the bowels of Bogart's Mound, that would throw light on a settlement prior to the white, and possibly ante-dating the red races. This huge pile, covering an area of over 640 acres, and rising to a height of 460 feet above the surrounding prairie, is the highest point in Carroll county, and from its summit a magnificent panorama unrolls itself to the eye. Within the natural vision no less than seven counties expand their fertile fields and timbered waters. On the east, Chariton; Livingston to the north; to the west Ray, of which Carroll county was formerly a part, while to the south and across the '' Big Muddy", the rich and fertile acres. of Lafayette and Saline unfold their beauties.

The name of the mound, according to tradition, was derived from an incident said to have taken place in a very early day. One Bogart, supposed to have been a trapper, while out one day ascended to the summit of the mound to look over the country. Instead of descending by the path he went up, he took a different course, and for three days wandered about on the mound unable to find the direction to his camp. Tired and exhausted he fell asleep, and on awakening, the sun was high in the heavens. Remembering the point of compass from which the mound was

Another says that Bogart failing to find his way back to camp, discovered a fire on the prairie several miles away and on reaching it, found his comrades who had not accompanied him to the mound. This story is given by Palmer, who was with Bogart on his expedition.

Still another story is given, that related in the atlas map of Carroll county. This story is a matter of the most serious doubt, and in fact it can be said without contradiction, that it is wholly untrue. No circumstantial much less positive evidence exists for the theory contained in the atlas maps, and it, should, therefore be taken with every degree of allowance.

Some of the older settlers still living, relate some amusing incidents of early life. Mr. M. H. Glaze relates that judge Ryland and a Baptist preacher during 1835, had been attending court. One of the party, not the preacher of course, had in his possession a glass "pocket pistol," containing liquid refreshment. They were, of course, discussing law and theology, and their frequent quotations from the " pocket pistol," soon rendered them not only unfit for discussion, but unfit for anything but sleep. Dismounting their horses they sat down under a tree and were soon fast asleep. The judge being the first to awake, saw the condition of affairs, fell upon his knees and offered up an earnest prayer for the fall of the preacher. «

Another incident Mr. Glaze relates, that in these early days at the first series of meetings of the methodists in Leslie Township, one old lady became very happy and shouted lustily. A little girl of about twelve summers w'ho was present, appeared excited but evidentl}' did not understand the shouting lady's words. The child went home and reported to her parents that the old lady, at the meeting was crazy and had yelled out to the people " Ginger blue. Ginger blue." On sections 21, 22, 27 and 28, a peculiar rock is found, not at all indigenous to that locality. The character of the stone is much harder and of a darker color than the natural rock of that neighborhood, and is susceptible to the highest possible polish. Its formation is singular, being about two feet by four in size, and invariably found in pairs. From the fact that nine similar stones have been found outside of the locality named, it is evident that they have been transported to their places of deposit long years ago.

Mr. Jas. Runion says that in 1837 he killed 127 deer within a circuit of five miles, the hides of which brought him $104 in Ray county. This was the greatest number killed by one person in a single season.

Annanias Grow was an early settler, locating on section 31, where his Widow still resides. Grow built the first barn that was put up in what was then Morris Township. His first farming was done without fencing his land, he penning his stock at night. Wolves were so plenty that they often stole sheep from a pen three rods from the house.

In the spring of 1874 a hired man in the employ of Mr. Wm. Grow while plowing, discovered what he supposed were hotel or railroad checks, that had been thrown up by the plow. When he went to the house he informed his employer, who went to the field and found about $40 in silver. It had been put there by Mr. Grow's mother to prevent its being stolen during the war, and the old lady had forgotten the matter until by accident the money was recovered.

Oil Springs. - On sections eight and nine, and in other sections of Leslie, numerous oil springs are foundj discharging quantities of crude oil. In 1865 a company was formed for the purpose of boring, and machinery provided for that purpose. Work was commenced and pushed along vigorously for some time, and quite a large sum of money invested. Work went on until a depth of 600 to 800 feet was reached. Prospects were favorable, but the breakage of machinery, the difficulties of various kinds to surmount, &c., deadened the energies of those engaged, and the work was suspended and never resumed.

These springs furnished lubricating material for the neighbors for years, and at times gallons of crude oil could be gathered from the surface of the waters. The time will no doubt come in the history of the county, and at no distant day, when these springs will be made flowing wells of crude oil, and a source of enormous wealth to the capitalist who is fortunate enough to invest in them. That large quantities of oil are deposited in this locality no reasonable doubt exists, and when they are openened up they will prove as valuable as any in the east.

In section twenty, the premises of G. W. Burgess, and on the creek banks, veins of what appears to be hard, compact coal are found. One vein about fourteen inches thick crops out rather prominently and is supposed to be cannel coal from the fact of its hardness. There is little doubt but that heavy veins of good coal lie buried under the surface in this locality and if the proper efforts were made large quantities could be secured.

The following named persons have served Leslie township as magistrates since the organization of the county: 1842, Wm. Brown; 1844, John Shirley; 1846, John Smith, Leven Bristoe; 1850, A. B. Poindexter, John W. Smith; 1852, Leven Bristoe; 1856, John W. Smith; 1860, Leven Bristoe, John W. Smith.; 1870, John W. Smith; 1872, John W. Smith, John H. Meyers; 1873, John W. Smith; 1875, J. H. Cramer, Daniel Shirley; 1877, Daniel Shirley, John W. Smith; 1881, Daniel Shirley, W. ?- Smith.

The first building erected was an unpretentious frame, and was located on section 15, having been finished in 1851. This gave way in 1878 to a more commodious and tasty building erected on the site of the old house, and costing $666. For some inexplicable cause the present building was never dedicated. The church at the beginning of the war had about seventy members. Some left never to return, some sleep the sleep that knows no waking, three were excluded from the fold, so that its present membership is only about thirty-six.

The officiating pastors have been Elder Wm. Turnage, W. Skaggs, John E. Goodson, M. Turnage, Isaac Odell, James Duvall, J. W. Pollard* R. M. Ogle, R. B. Knox and the present elder, R. M. Knox.

Mandeville, Leslie township, is a little village nestling in the timbered regions of the bluffs on the line between sections eight and seventeen, and contains three stores, a blacksmith and wagon shop, two church buildings and a Masonic lodge. The country surrounding is rough and rocky and covered with good timber. It has as yet attained no town organization and lays no claim to a metropolis. It is a good trading point for the immediate country surrounding, and is the center of a thriving settlement. John W. Smith, Esq., and Robert Traughber petitioned the government about 1854 for a post office at this point, with Mr. Smith as post master. The petition proposed the name of Mandeville, which was accepted by the government and the office was established with Mr. Smith as post master. The name Mandeville was proposed in honor of Amanda Shirley, of Tennessee, who was the betrothed of Mr. Traughber. In 1857 Mr. Graham succeeded to the office, owing to the fact that Esq. Smith lived about onehalf mile from the point where the office was to be held. Another report says the name Mandeville originated from the following incident: An old German and his wife, with a good-looking daughter, lived but a short distance from where the village is located, the daughter's name being Amanda. Amanda had a sweetheart acceptable to the mother but not to the father. The old couple quarreled over the matter, the father declaring in his German pronunciation that 'Mandr. " vill not marry John, " and the mother declaring that 'Manda " vill." 'Manda did. Hence the name Mandeville.

The town was never platted or recorded, yet it is a pleasant little village in reality, while many that have had higher aspirations are yet but paper towns.

G. M. of Brunswick, Mo., on the issuance by the Grand Lodge of a dispensation dated August 9, 1870. On the 13th of October, 1871, their charter was issued embracing T. R. Brown, W. C. Baird, J. M. Stovall, B. F. Siler, W. P. Smith, of Trober, L. W. McCain, W..G. Hood, J. H. Beatty and W. O. P. Thomas, as charter members. The first officers were: I. R. Brown, W. M.; James M. Stovall, S. W.; B. F. Siler, J. W.; J. H. Beatty, S. D.; W. O. P. Thomas, J. D.; .of Trober, Treasurer, W. P. Smith, Secretary and W. G. Hood, Tyler. The lodge is in excellent working order, and the attendance large. The present officers are: J. M. Stovall, W. M.; W. C. Baird, S. W.; J. B. Givens, ]. W.; B. F. Elsas, S. D.; T. J. Mossbarger, J. D.; W. G. Hood, treasurer; W. Black, secretary and W. B. Hull, tyler. Their hall is a frame, large and comfortable, and was built in 1870 at a cost of $800. The present membership is fortyfive. In connection with Mandeville lodge is a lodge of the "Eastern Star, " for the benefit of the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of the fraternity, and numbering about thirty members.

Christian Churchy - organized in 1846, with John W. Shireley and wife, John W. Smith and wife, John Shireley and wife, Elizabeth Anderson, Nancy Virts and Jane Morris as original members. Their house is a frame, built in 1867 and cost about $750. Elders J. W. Shireley, Thos. P. Hale3% W. B. Fisk, Elder Carr Jr., J. H. Carter and P. Akers have officiated at its altar. Present membership one hundred and three.

born in Fulton county, Ills.,. March 8th, 1835. He is a son of Thomas and Mary A. Benson, natives of North Carolina and Tennessee. Albert remained at home until twenty-one years of age; his education was as good as could be obtained from common schools. In 1857 he went to California, and was employed as overseer of a ranche until 1860, when he returned to New York and finally located near Quincy, Ills., and commenced farming; he was married February 18th, 1861, to Miss Nancy J. Woollames, of Pike county. Ills. They moved to Carroll county. Mo., in 1869, and have since made their home in this county. They have nine children living: Mary E., Charles A., Julia A., James A., John P., Lettie G., William M., Minnie M. and Della R. Mr. Benson owns 70 acres of good land, on which is a fine orchard and other improvements; he takes delight in raising fine horses and all kinds of fine live stock.

Addison Botts

born Sept. 23d, 1822, in Boone county, Ky. He is a son of William and Catharine Botts, natives of Virginia, and early pioneer settlers of Kentucky. Addison received only a common school education. At the age of twenty years he was married to Miss Martha A, Warden, of Howard county. Mo. Mr. Botts remained in Howard county for two years after their marriage and then moved to Saline county. After living there for fifteen years he moved to Carroll county; this was in 1860, and he has since made his home in this county. Mr. and. Mrs. Botts are the parents of eleven children living: Mary E. (wife of G. W. Smith), Sarah E. (wife of Cyrus T. Louis), John W., Tabitha C. (wife of Wm. Busnell), Thomas M., Susan J. (wife of T. F. Hay), Robert H., Martha A. (wife of James Elder), Emma F., Luella B. and Adda L. Robert H., is the inventor of the Invincible washing machine. Mr. Botts and family are members of the Missionary. Baptist Church.

Jacob J. Block

born October 1st, 1852, in Russia. He is a son of Marcus and Basha Block, natives of Russia-Poland. At the age of fourteen years Jacob J., left his father's home and went to England, and followed the painter's and glazier's trade; he left England in 1869, on board the steamship Moravia, of the Cunard line, and landed in America, July 1st, 1869; he worked on a farm for a short while after landing* in this country, but soon managed to save enough to buy him enough notions to fill his "pack," and commenced peddling through the country. In June, 1871, he went to Den- ver and clerked for his brother, Simon Block, for three years. He was afterwards a partner of Charles Baldwin's, in the mercantile business in Denver, Col.; he came to Carroll county, Mo., and married Mrs. Mary F. Dodson, widow of Robert Dodson, in August, 1875. Mrs. Dodson had two children when he married her; three children have been born to Mr. Block's marriage, Samuel J., Ida and Eva. Mr. Block's step-children are named Elizabeth U. and John W. Dodson.

Moses M. Block

was born in Russia, October 3d, 1850; a son of Marcus and Basha C. Block, natives of Russia-Poland. Moses M., left his home when fifteen years old and went to Paris, France, where he obtained a clerkship. In 1866 he started on board a vessel from Havre for America, and landed in this country the 15th day of April. He came west to Illinois, stopped at La Harpe a short time, and then went to Quincy and fitted out a 'pack' of notions and peddled them through the state; he continued peddling in the states of Illinois and Missouri until 1867, when he visited Denver, and returned to Missouri in 1870, and located in Mandeville; here he and his brother. Wolf Block, were engaged in the dry goods business; in 1874 he opened a store five and one-half miles south-west of Mandeville, at a place called Cross Lanes. The year following he sold out his stock of goods to his brother, and went in his brother's store as clerk. In 1875 he went to Philadelphia and attended a course of lectures at the Jefferson Medical College. In 1876 he opened a drug store in Mandeville, and is still engaged in business there. He was married to Miss Mary A. Harford. May 4th, 1881; her parents are natives of Kentucky. Mr. Block was made a mason in 1874, and has filled various positions in the lodge; he is also a member of Independent Order of Good Templars.

Nathan E. Canaday

was born September 8, 1850, in Henry county, Indiana. He is the son of Charles C. and Jane Canaday, natives of Tennessee and Indiana. Nathan received a common school education, but made his principal study veterinary surgery. He studied in that branch under Prof. Dodd and Prof. Clark. In 1872 he was married to Miss Celia L. Glaze, daughter of Matthias and Elizabeth Glaze, natives of Tennessee. They are the parents of four children living: Henry E., Leora E., Martha J. and Matthias R. Mr. Canaday came to Carroll county in company with his parents in 1870. Mr. Canaday's home is on section 21, in Leslie township. He and wife are members of the Christian church.

George W. Collins

was born December 28, 1850, in Logan county, Illinois. He is the son of Joseph and Phebe Collins. His parents died when he was so young that he has no recollection of them. He lived with his sister when thirteen years old, and worked for Peter Buckles in McLean county, Illinois, until he was twenty-one years old. He was married to Miss Mary E. Wright, April 4, 1872. Mr. Collins worked on the farm in Illinois, until 1879, when he moved to Carroll county, Missouri. He at first rented, but soon bought him a home. He is a very hard working man. Since January, 1880, he has cleared off 15 acres of land that stood thick with brush and timber. He has four children: George W., Emma E., Phebe E. and Ella; was born February 21, 1816, in Hancock county, Georgia. He is a son of John and Sarah Cooper, natives of Virginia.' In 1836 he moved with his mother to Carroll county, Missouri. Alfred's chances for attending schools were few and he may be justly considered a self-educated man. He was married June 31, 1836, to Miss Micah Gentry, daughter of Robert and Guly Gentry, natives of Kentucky. Mr. Cooper's first marriage was blessed with ten children, nine of whom are living: John. W., Guly A., Francis M., Sarah J., deceased; Robert G., Alfred T., Reuben B., Abbott H., Micah E. and Parthenia S. Mrs. Cooper died in July, 1873, after an illness of phthisic, for many years. Mr. Cooper prepared himself for the ministry, by studying at the plow and by the light made by shellbark of hickory. He entered the ministry in 1846, and preached his first sermon at Stokes mound. He was married the second time, August 29, 1875, to. Mrs. Laura Braden, relict of Jeremiah Braden, and daughter of John and Hannah Harthcott, natives of Virginia. She was the mother of eight children when Mr. Cooper married 'her: Elizabeth F., George W., America, Malinda, Harriet E., Walter F., Charles H. and Emily A. Mr. Cooper owns seventy acres of land on which is a nice little home. It is located on section 2 of Leslie township. Mr. Cooper is a Cumberland Presbyterian, and is also a member of the masonic fraternity.

Francis N. Dodds

born October 8th, 1822 in Caldwell county, Kentucky. He is a son of Gilbert and Mary Dodds. When 3 years old his father emigrated to Sangamon county, Illinois. Here he grew to manhood and endured the hardships of pioneer life. In 1846 he was mustered into the U. S. service at Springfield to serve in the Mexican war, in company D. 4th Illinois volunteer infantr)^ under Col. fi. D. Baker. He was taken sick and only remained with his command 3 months, when he was discharged for dis- ability. In 1849 he went to California and worked in the mines for seven years, enduring many hardships. In 1856 he returned to his home in Illinois. Mi'. Dodds was married to Margaret E. Brady, December 9th, 1857. One child a daughter was born to this union. Mrs. Dodds died in 1866, when they were living in Kansas. Mr. Dodds was again married to Miss Mary C. Pedige, Nov. 6th, 1867. They have five children living, Chas. E., Mary A., Cora B., Sarah L. and Ira C. Mr. Dodds has a good home located on 150 acres of land in section 14 Leslie township. He and his wife are church members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.

John A. Givens

born June 23d; 1854 in McDonough county, Illinois. Son of John B. and Martha E. Givens natives of Indiana. He commenced life for himself at the age of 19 having acquired only a limited education. His parents emigrated to Carroll county, Missouri, in 1865. In 1873 John A. went to Nevada and remained two years. He returned to Carroll county and was married February 18th, 1875, to Miss Susan L. Sharp, daughter of Thomas and Nancy J. Sharp, natives of Missouri and Tennessee. They are the parents of two children, James B. and Frederick. Mr. Givens made his second visit to Nevada in 1877 and remained two years. He now resides in Leslie township section 26.

Matthias H. Glaze

born March 2d, 1810, in Rutherford county, Tennessee. Son of John and Nancy Glaze, natives of Pennsylvania. He was raised on the farm and received a common school education. He was married August 7th, 1835, to Miss Elizabeth Hoover, daughter of Martin and Sarah Hoover. Mr. Glaze moved to Carroll county, Missouri, in 1836, and located 6 miles north-west of Carrollton. In 1844 he started to Texas but did not complete his trip. He returned to Carroll county and purchased ^ farm of 240 acres 8 miles west of Carrollton. Is now located in Leslie township in section 22, where he now resides. His farm consists of 380 acres of nearly all improved land. Mrs. Glaze died Sept. 4th 1876, leaving a family of six children living: William E., Reuben M., Doctor H., Celia A., Huldah E., and Matthias R. Mr. Glaze has six children dead. Mr. Glaze came to Carroll county in its pioneer days, when there were but 80 voters in the county, and the grand jury transacted its business under an oak tree that stood on the corner of the present square of Carrollton. He and his brother helped to raise the first house and built the 2d one in the county.

Perragran C. Hartis

born July 24th, 1829, in Macklenburg county> North Carolina. Son of John and Sarah Hartis. His father was killed by a crazy man when Perragran was but a year old. His mother married again and he lived with his stepfather until 15 years of age, and after that with his brother until he went out to gain a livelihood for himself. In October, 1852, he married Martha Grow, daughter of Jacob and Mary Grow, natives of Virginia. Mr. Hartis moved to Carroll county, Missouri, in 1852, and located in section 27, where he now lives. Mr. Hartis has 2 children living, John W., and Izora L. John W. is living at home and takes care of his parents in their old age. John was made a mason in August 1880 at the Mandeville Lodge No, 373 and is a master mason. He also belongs to the Good Templars of Mandeville Lodge No. 54.

Dr. Edward Hesse

born November 24, 1820, in Muehlhausen, in Saxony, Prussia. Son of Ernest and Anna M. Hesse. He attended the high schools of his native town, and then entered Madgeburgh Medical College, and completed the course when 21 years of age. Dr. Hesse entered the army as surgeon in 1841, and served eight years and seven months. He also attended the Berlin Medical College, and passed the examination for accaticher and chtnergus. In 1849 he commenced practicing in Uramendorp in Prussia. He was married January 27, 1850, to Miss Maria Dorothea John, native of Saxony. In 1853 he immigrated to America, landing in Baltimore, and soon after his arrival there, moved to Washington county, Wisconsin, and practiced medicine there for twelve years. He lived a while in Newburgh, Wisconsin, and in 1868 removed to Carroll county to devote his time to farming. Mr. Hesse's marriage was blessed with eight children: Edmond R., William E., Clara H., A. Olivia, Emma D., M. Clemintina, E. Egathe, and E. Emil. Mr. Hesse is a member of tke A. F. and A. M. and the I. O. O. F. He owns 160 acres of land in section 35, and has his place well improved. He is a brother of Herman Hesse who was colonel of the 2d Missouri cavalry, known as "Benton Hussars" in the union army:

William Brown

It is not alone among military heroes, nor in the cabinet, nor among the luminaries of literature, of science, or of art, that we are to look for great and ^ood men. There is another and larger class of citizens, not so dazzling to be sure, whose fame is indeed circumscribed; who have never been renowned for achievements in war, nor for eloquence, learning or statesmanship, but who are nevertheless entitled to grateful recognition for the parts they have taken in sustaining and promoting good society.

morals, religion, and the economy of government, and v^ho are' really more useful to the world than many whose, fame has extended far and wide. Such men as quietly pursue the various necessary vocations of life; who live honorably, discharge the duties of citizenship, and by liberality, Christian deportment, and individual, effort, contribute to the happiness of all. To this class belonged the subject of our* sketch. William Brown, son of Thomas B. and Elizabeth Brown, nee Allison, born October 6, A. D. 1809, in the state of South Carolina, and came to Missouri with his parents in the year 1829, and settled in the county of Ray near Richmond, where he lived several years, and on the 2d day of December, 1832, was married to Miss Sarah Ralph, daughter of Roland Ralph, which marriage was blessed with five sons and two daughters, towit: James H., who died in Oregon, John C., formerly sheriff of Raycounty, Missouri, now in the mercantile business in Richmond, Missouri, Isaac R., late clerk of the circuit court of Carroll county, now of the dry goods firm of Ely & Brown, Carrollton, Missouri, Thomas Brown, who died in infancy, Mary F., who died September 21, 1864, Sarah J., who married S. V. Endsley, of Ray county, Charles W., of the dry goods firm of Brown & Bro., Morton, Ray county. Mr. Brown began life as a poor boy, by energy and rigid economy he acquired a good and pleasant home surrounded by the comforts of life, where he devoted his time to farminff and raising stock. Forever enjoying the confidence, love and respect of his brethren and of the people, his high moral character, devotion to duty, gentlemanly bearing, and sterling worth as a member of spciety, challenge the respect and admiration of all. He professed faith in Christ in the early part of his life and joined the regular Baptist church, and lived a consistent life as a Christian professor, until the day of his death, ..October 6, 1879. He was ready to meet the summons and sank to sleep firm in the belief of a future full of peace. His memory will linger with us, while we appreciate sterling worth and chivalric manhood. His wife survives him and is living with her daughter, S. V. Endsly, in Ray county.

Richard T. Holliday

bom in Shelby county. Mo., July 19th, 1840. He is the son of E. and E. A. Holliday, natives of West Virginia. Richard had fair advantages for obtaining an education. He attended the Shelby High School for several years. In 1877 he went to Chariton county, where he married to Miss Eliza A. Allega, on Sept. 28, 1871, who died February 21, 1872. While in Chariton county, Mr. Holliday was engaged in farming and teaching. In 1877, he went to Clinton, Henry county, and became engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Vandever. In 1879 he made a short -visit to Idaho, and upon his return located in Chariton county. Mr. .Holliday was married the second time on the 2.5th of April, 1880, to Miss

Minnie S. Powers, daughter of Dr. Chas. W. and Alice Powers. Mr. Holliday is at present engaged in selling drugs and general merchandise in Mandeville, Carroll county, Mo.

William G. Hood

born Nov. 7th, 1826, in Blount county, Tennessee, son of John and Sarah Hood, natives of Tennessee and Pennsylvania. At 22 years of age he commenced learning the trade of manufacturing edge tools. He was soori taken in as a partner and kept at the business for six years. He was married, Dec. 15, 1854, to Miss Eleanor Hill, daughter of Nodding and Ruth Hill. Her father served with distinction under Commodore Perry, of Lake Erie fame. In 1857, Mr. Hood emigrated to Carroll county. Mo., and located in Mandeville, where he followed blacksmithing for three 3'ears and then moved on the farm in section 29. He owns 178 acres of fine land and Is making farming a success. He has six children; John W., James M., Ruth E., (wife of G. M. Tape), Huston P., Mary T., and William H. Mr. Hood and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, Mastin Lodge, No. 373, at Mandeville, and has filled various offices in the township.

Thomas F. Hoy

born July 23d, 1849; in Livingston county;^ Mo.; son of Thomas -and Elizabeth Hoy, natives of Kentucky. Thomas F. had a poor chance for attending school, hence his education is limited. He was married, Dec. 29, 1879, to Miss Susan J. Botts, daughter of Addison and Martha A. Botts, a native of Saline county. They have two children, Mary A. and Florence. Mr. Hoy is now engaged in selling the Invincible washing machine of which Robert H. Botts is inventor. Mr. Hoy belongs to the I. O. O. F. lodge. No. 391, Coloma, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church.

Esther E. Lilly

bom April 23d, 1833, in Wilson county, Tennessee, daughter of Henry R. and Susannah Brotherton, natives of North Carolina. She moved with her parents to Carroll county, Missouri, in 1851. When 21 years old she married F. T. Hardwick, Oct. 12, 1854. 'Mr. Hardwick was a widower with three children when she married him. One of them, Eliza F., wife of J. W. Moore, still lives. Mrs. Lilly's union with Mr. Hardwick was blessed' with three' children^ one living, Martha E., wife of D. F. Edwards. Mr. Hardwick died Dec. 2, 1862, and the subject of this sketch subsequently married Henry T. Lilly, a native of Illinois. They are the parents of two children living, Charles L. and Mary L. Mrs. Lilly is living in section 24 of Leslie township.

born Dec. 2, 1840, in Carroll county, Mo.; son of David and Elizabeth McWilliams, natives of Virginia. His parents came to Carroll county in 1842, and located in what is now known as Van Horn township., James

L. was raised on the farm, and he acquired a common school education. After he was 14 years old he started out in life for himself, and was engaged in teaching and farming. He was married May 10, 1874, to Miss Hattie E. Biswell, daughter of J. H. and Mary Biswell. They are the parents of three children living: Silvester E., Leslie R. and Minnie

M. Mr. McWilliams is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and the I. O.- O. F. Holds membership in Tabor, Iowa, Lodge, No. 199. His wife is a member of the Missionary Baptist church. Their farm is located in section 18, and is being well improved. He enlisted in the federal army and mention is made of his services in the soldiers' record of this book.

born April 26, 1827, in Kenton, formerly Campbell county, Kentucky. He is a son of John and Hester A. Mcllvoy. His father is a native of Ireland. William was raised in Covington, Kentucky, until 21 years old. He received a common school education, and commenced learning the carpenter's trade when of age. He emigrated to Missouri in 1848, and located near DeWiti, Carroll county. Mo. Here he married Miss Eliza J. Stears. To this union was born one c^ild, Wm. Thomas. Mr. Mcllvoy moved to Saline county in 1851. On August 10th he married Miss Amarinda Patterson, daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Patterson. While in Saline county, Mr. Mcllvoy worked at the carpenters trade In 1856 he located near Mandeville, and commenced farming, but soon gave up that occupation and returned to his trade. Mr. Mcllvoy's son by his first wife was killed by a horse in 1868. By his second marriage he has eight children living:* George D., John F., Lemileatta, Robert A., Mattie M., Kate E., Willie M., Alconso P., and Charles and Edward {twins).

John W. Miller

born September 13, 1835, in Burksvillci Cumberland county, Ky. He is a son of Jacob and Martha L. Miller. At 14 years he began the study of medicine, but was attacked with a hemorrhage of the lungs, and was compelled to quit his studies and take a trip to Mexico for his health. He remained there about 2 years, and then went to Texas. In 1859, he came to Carroll counry, Mo. In 1861, March 15th, he was married to Miss Mary A. Miller. They were the parents of 3 children: Marshall C., Adelia H. and Mary E. In 1865 he moved to Oregon, there his wife died on the 18th of August, 1865. He returned to Missouri in 1869, and in 1870 was again married to Miss Lucy A. Sugg, October 27, 1870. They have one child living;'Mary T. Mr. Miller is located on section 15, in Leslie township, and owns 120 acres of land. In 1878 he moved with his family to Texas, but he found that Texas was not as suitable as Missouri for his health, and he returned with a view of remaining. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Christian church.

Judge Charles M. Minnis

born Jan. 28, 1818, in Blount county, Tennessee; son of Thomas andParmelia Minnis, natives of Tennessee. He was brought up on a farm, and his chances for obtaining an education were very poor. Mr. Minnis came with his parents to Howard county. Mo., in 1821, and in 1834 located ia Carroll county. On March 12, 1840 he was married to Miss Martha A. Caskey, daughter of John and Sarah Caskey. They were the parents of ten children living: Susan J., Sarah F., Thomas C., James D., John W., Mary B., Nancy E., Pamelia L., Eliza E. and Robert A. Mrs. Minnis died June 20, 1862, and Mr. Minnis was again married, January 17, 1864 to Miss Nancy M. Wooden, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Wooden. To this second union were born eleven children, seven are now -living: Isaac W., George, Warren B., Annie M., Samuel N.» Marvin M. and Hugh M. Mr. Minnis lives in section 25, and has a 200 acre farm well improved. He has been justice of the county court for four years, is a member of the A. F. and A. M., and an influential man in his section of country.

John M. Mossbarger

born January 25th; 1852, in Grason county, Kentucky. He is the son of Eli and Elizabeth Mossbarger. His opjoortunities for acquiring an education were very poor. When eighteen years of age he commenced the drug business with Dr. Baird, as a partner. He continued in that business, but a short while, and then engaged in the lumber business, for one year. The next three or four years of his life were spent in clerking, in the town of-Mandeville. On March 16th, 1879, he was married to Miss D va A. Powers, daughter of Dr. Charles W. and Alice Powers. They are now residing in Mandeville, and are the parents of one child, Bertie Lee.

Zacchariah Myers

bom August 5th, 1807, in Washington county Kentucky. He is a son of Michael and Margaret Myers. Zacchariah was raised on a farm, and received a fair education. At 22 years of age he went to Indiana, and was engaged for a short while, in boating on the Ohio and Mississippi

Rivers. He was married to Miss Nancy Shirley, September 12th, 1832. They have one child living, John H., who was born in Crawford county, Ind., September 12th, 1834:. Mr. Myers moved to Carroll county. Mo., in 1841. Mrs. Myers died in 1858. His son John H., was married to Miss. Nancy A. Smith, April 5th, 1855. They are the parents of four children, living: Eliza J., Alonzo A., John P., and Charles B. John H. Meyers' wife died, June 10th, 1875. He has been Justice of the Peace, for three terms. He, like his father, is a member of the M. E. Church.

James Runion

born June 14th, 1811, in Clay county, Kentucky. He is a son of Abraham and Susannah Runion. James moved to Carroll county. Mo., at an early day locating in section 7 of Leslie Township. He moved to Arkansas in 1854, and remained until 1863, when he returned to Carroll county.: He was married to Miss Mary Morris, of Virginia parentage. They have five children living, Abraham, George W., Mark A., Edward V., and A. C. Elliott. Mr. Runion enlisted in the Federal army with Co. A, 3d Ark. Cavalry. He was engaged in the battle of Pea Ridge. He served but four months, when he was released on account of his age, and returned to Carroll county. His wife died in March, 1880. Mr. Runion ralates a great many interesting stories about his hunting experience in this county, at an early day.

William H. Smith

born February' 8, 1818, in Adair county, Tennessee. He is a son of William and Margaret E. Smith, natives of North Carolina. His parents were early settlers in Kentucky. William H. was raised on the farm, and had little or no chance to attend school. When twenty-two years' old he married Miss Susannah Walker, by whom he had eight children. She died in 1868. In 1843 he moved to Carroll county and settled on section 2 of Leslie township. " In 1860 he married Miss. Mary A. Burton. To this union were born four children. His second wife died June 28, 1870, and he was again married January 8, 1871, to Miss Charity A. Van Horn. By his third marriage he has two children. The names of his children living are; Margaret E., Mary J., James A., Sarah F., Benjamin C., Phebe A., Mariah S., John W., Martha C., Charles H. and Lula. Mr. Smith owns 270 acres of land, all well watered, and having two good orchards on it. He is a member of the Christian church, while his' wife is a member, of ' the . M. E. church south.

Nathan O. Stephenson

and at fourteen years of age started out for himself, and was employed upon the farm. He emigrated to Carroll county, Missouri, in 1877, run a saw mill for a short time, and then followed the carpenter's trade for three years. He was married January 1, 1879, to Miss Emily Braden, daughter of Jeremiah and Louisa Braden, natives of Kentucky. They have one child - Charles E. Mr. Stephenson has forty acres of good land, which is well improved.

Andrew J. Street

born in Higland county, Ohio, February 25, 1835. He is a son of John M. and Maria Street. His parents were among the early settlers of this county, and there being no educational facilities, he received but little education. In 1853 he was married to Mrs. Lucinda Fox, who had been married twice before marrying Mr. Street. She married Elisha Thomas, her first husband, April 16,1842. He died April 25, 1849. On August 10, 1849, she married Wm. Franks, and he departed this life January 8, 1852. She had four children when Mr. Street married her. He is the father of five children living - Nancy A., Mariah J., Dorsey M., Julia E. and Cornelia C. Mr. Street enlisted in the army, in company A, 65th regiment, M. S. M. He ranked as 1st lieutenant, and served until October, 1864, when he was paroled. He owns 910 acres of land, 500 acres of which is under cultivation.

Mrs. Mary Sugg

relict of Thomas Sugg, born July 30, 1816, in Henry county. North Carolina. She is a daughter of John and Jane Wagster, natives of North Carolina. Mrs. Sugg's grandfather came from England with Lord Cornwallis, and after arriving in AVnerica, he deserted the British flag, and served for seven years with the Americans. Mrs. Sugg's parents moved to Bedford county, Tennessee when she was but one year old. Here her parents died, and she was married, at the age of fifteen, to Thomas Sugg. They emigrated to Missouri, and located in Carroll county, in 1844. The farm consists of 180 acres of well-improved land, having a brick residence (one of the oldest in the county), a fine orchard, and other improvements. It is located in section 23. Mr. Sugg died June 2, 1874, and was buried in Harris cemetery, near Mandeville. He was an active and industrious nian. He came to Carroll county with scarcely any means, and managed to acquire fine property, and leave his family comfortably provided for. Thomas and Mary Sugg are the parents of seven children, living: Jemima A., (wife of Peter Condron), Lucy A. (wife of John Miller), Andrew J., Sarah F. (wife of Jas. M. Shride), Thomas C., Mary S., and David C. They have six children deceased. Mrs. Sugg is a member of the Christian Church.

Wm. O. P. Thomas

born in 1821, in A^air county, Kentucky. Son of Turpin and SalUe Thomas. William was raised- on a farm, and received a common school education. He came to Carroll county with, his parents, in 1835, where he has since lived, with the exception of two years he spent in California. Mr. Thomas was married, when tw'enty-seven years old, to Miss Josephine Fawks, of Chariton county, Missouri. She died in 1853, and in 1854 Mr. Thomas was married to Miss Amanda Shirley. He has seven children living. One of his daughters, Josephine, married Mr. Carl Walters, and is a resident of Carroll county.

Elias A. Trout

was born August 12, 1839, in Huntington county. New Jersey. Son of John and Mary Trout, natives of New Jersey. At the age of two years Elias came very near dying with scarlet fever, in fact was laid out and burial clothes were secured. He completed his education at Flemington high school in 1856, and has been engaged in teaching school the most of his time since. In 1863 he enlisted in company C, of the New Jersey volunteer infantry, under Capt. James Withington and Col. Grubb. He was discharged in September, 1864. Before locating in Carroll county, Missouri, Mr. Trout had lived, since his departure from New Jersey, in Ohio, Iowa, and in other parts of Missouri. He was married November 9, 1871, to Miss Jane Wilson, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Wilson. They are the parents of four children living: Lillie B., Flora, Hayes C., and Jay B Mr. Trout cast his first vote for Lincoln in 1860. He is a republican, while his father was a democrat, a southern sympathizer, and a man of fine judgment. Mr. Trout and w'ife are members of the Methodist church.