Madison Township (part 2 of 2)

John G. Cope

prominent among the business men of Holden, none are more worthy or have contributed more largely for the development of the Queen City, than the subject of this notice. Mr. Cope was born in Harrison county, Ohio, April 9th, 1838. His boyhood days were spent on his father's farm, receiving his primary education at the common school, after which he attended a select one. He then began his career as a teacheT, which he followed successfully for a period of eight years. In 1869 he came to Holden, Missouri, and soon after engaged in the grain trade, in which he dealt largely, and continued until 1872, when he dispossd of this and bought an interest in the Holden Bank, and shortly afterward became its cashier, which position he holds at present. - He has served one term as member of the city council, and also member of the school board. In 1859 Mr. Cope was married to Miss Lizzie H. Cary of Wyandotte, Ohio, daughter q£ (jj.go. Cary, Esc[. Mr. Oops has a large and substantial residence, beautiful grounds decorated with evergreens, and other shrubbery. His family consists of four children: Mary E., Frank C., Bertha E. and contractor and builder of the Holden College, is a native of Kentucky, born September 16, 1837, and principally raised in Ohio. He received a good English education; spending some time in pursuing his studies at the North University, Indianapolis, Indiana; quitting this school, he then went to the Delaware College, Ohio, where he continued several sessions; leaving this he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he learned the caipentei s trade and also acquired a good knowledge of architecture and building under the direction of Wm. Lilley. He then went south to New Orleans, where he carried on the carpenter and builder's business until the out¬ break of the civil war. In 1868 he came to Sedalia, Missouri, where he remained until the following year, when he moved to Holden, Missouri. Since which time he has been actively engaged in contracting and building. His fine work being the best evidence of his skill. In 1866 he was mar¬ ried to Miss Permelia Hockensmith of Indianapolis, Indiana, daughtei of Benjamin Hockensmith.

physician. Prominent among the citizens of Holden is Dr. Bolton, who is a native of North Carolina, born Nov. 15th, 1830. After studying medicine he entered the Eclectic Medical School of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated in 1861. He came to Missouri with his parents when but an infant in 1831. In 1860 he located at Holden, Mo., where he has been a resident since and where he has enjoyed a large practice. In 1865 he was married to Miss D. Bradley, daughter of R. D. Bradley, an old settler of this county. Socially the Dr. is a genial gentleman.

tradesman and speculator. Was born in Mahoning county, Ohio, June 23d, 1839. Received his first lessons at the common schools. When eighteen years of age he started to a graded school and then went to Iowa, where he attended the Collegiate Institute in Delaware county, at which place he pursued his studies for some years. In 1862 he entered the army, enlisting in Co. K, 21st Iowa Infantry, and served until 1865, participating in the following battles: Vicksburg, Spanish Fort, Fort B lakely, and many other important engagements. Being mustered out at Baton Rouge he returned to Ohio and soon after was appointed 2d lieu¬ tenant of the 85th Colored Infantry of New Orleans, where they did pro- vost duty. On Oct. 5th, 1866, was mustered out and returned to Ohio, and in the fall of the same year moved to Holden, Mo., where he has been a resident ever since. Mr. Metzler is secretary of the building committee of the Holden College. He was married August 31st, 1866, to Miss Minerva Williams, a native of Ohio, born in Licking county. They have five children: Charley, O., Dora A., Eddie E., Lena and Clide.