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A. C. Barber

farmer and stock raiser, section 35, was born in Adams County, Illinois, May 5, 1848, and is a son of William and Eliza (Hammond) Barber, who were natives of England. A. C. spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state, and, in 1872, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling near where he now resides. He was married December 23- l%77> to Miss Ann M. Cortin, a native of McDonough Couhty, Illinois. She is a daughter of Alonzo and Ann Maria (Hays) Cortin. The latter was born in McDonough County, Illinois, February 23, 1829, and died April 15, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Barber have three children : John F., born September 24, 1878; Lillian, born January 11, 1879, and an infant, born in December, [881. They are members of the M. E. Church.

William H. Barber

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, is a native of Adams County, Illinois, and was born the 3d day of January, 1855, being the son of William and Eliza (Hammond) Barber. William spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1872. He was married on the 4th of April, 1881, to Miss Annie E. Wing, a native of Gentry County, born on the 2d of May, i860. She was the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Button) Wing, the former a native of Albany, New York, born April 1, [818. and her mother of Warren County, New York, born February 2, 1825. They were married April 5, 1.848, and afterwards settled in Glenn Falls, New York, moving to Wisconsin in 1854, and 1855 to Illinois, thence to Gentry County, Missouri, in 1857, and to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1865, they locating near Maryville. Mr. Barber spent his boyhood days in this county, and received the advantages of a good education. He and his wife are both members of the M. E. Church. His farm consists of 255 acres of good land.

Samuel Bender

farmer and stock raiser, section 13, is a native of Boone Count)-, Indiana, and was born November 12, 1843, being the son of David and Mai}-

(Lucas) Bender. His father was born in 1804, and died in April, 1878. His mother was born in 1812. They were married in 1828, and settled in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and moved to Holt County, Missouri, in 1852. Samuel spent his boyhood days and received his education in Holt County, Missouri. He enlisted in November, 1861, in Company H, of the Missouri State Militia, and in April, 1862, in the cavalry service, and was mustered out in August, 1865. He was married December 27, 1868, to Miss J. E. Roberts, a native of Highland County, Ohio. She was born in 1848, and subsequently came to Missouri with her parents and settled in Holt County. They had a family of three : Edmond and Ephraim R., living, and one is deceased, Ebbia. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the M. E. Church.

farmer and stock raiser, section 12, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, June 4, 1826, and is a son of Elisha and Clarrissa (VVilber) Bosley, natives of New York, who settled in Trumbull County, Ohio, and thence moved to Whitesides County, Illinois, in 1834. They lived there until their death. Their son, the subject of this memoir, spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and was married July 1, 1846, to Miss Laura Johnson, a native of Onondaga County, New York, born the 2d of April, 1825. She is a daughter of Charles M. and Mary (Bennett) Johnson, natives of New York. Her father was born in 1796, and died May 25, 1880. Her mother was born in 1799, and died in July, i88r. They were married in 1820, and then located in Onondaga County, New York, and moved to Geauga County, Ohio, in 1827, and to Joliet, Illinois, in 1847. Mr. and Mrs. Bosley moved to Geauga County, Ohio, in 1847, and thence to Will County, Illinois, settling near Joliet. There he purchased and improved a farm, but sold out in 1870, and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and made his home about four miles of east of Skidmore, now owning 160 acres of improved land. They have nine children living : William R., Claridon, Edward, Jackson, Alonzo, Melissa, L., Lodema, and Sylvester. They have lost one daughter, Julia, born October 2, 1862, and died in April, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Bosley are members of the Lutheran Church.

John Brown

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, is a native of Jackson County, Tennessee, was born on the 23d of August, 1824, and is a son of Andrew and Mary (Yount) Brown. His father was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee, and his mother of North Carolina. They moved to Platte County, Missouri, and settled on a farm in 1837, and in 1840 came to Nodaway

County, locating in Hughes Township, where the elder Brown purchased a claim, and it was the first land broken in Nodaway County. Mr. Brown's father laid out Graham in 1855. He started out in life as a blacksmith, when at the age of eighteen years, working with James Black one year, and then with Isaac Clark for a like period. In 1849 he moved some five miles north of Graham and purchased a farm of 160 acres, and farmed in connection with blacksmithing. In 1850 he went to California by the way of Salt Lake, being on the road four months. He was engaged in mining, and in 1852 returned to Missouri by the way of San Francisco to New Orleans. He followed agricultural pursuits until the breaking out of the war in 1861, when he enlisted in Company A, in Col. Slayback's Regiment, and participated in the battles of Blue Mills and Lexington, Missouri ; Elkhorn, Arkansas ; Corinth, Atlanta and Vicksburg. At the close of the war he returned to his home in Nodaway County, Missouri, remaining a short time, and then started for Nebraska. After an absence of eighteen months he came again to Nodaway County and rented a farm for two years, when he purchased hispresent place of 254 acres of finely improved land. Mr. Brown was married February 28, 1846, to Miss P. Bohannan, who was born October 20r 1828. She died November 4, 1877, leaving seven children living : Sarah A., A. J., Elizabeth A., Zella E., Hester C, George W. and Tilmon T. Mary E, died February 20, 1874 ; Amanda J. died in October, 1852. In religious preferences he is a Cumberland Presbyterian. He is also a Mason in good standing.

proprietor of hotel, is a native of Harrison County, Ohio, and was born on the 9th day of October, 1829, being the son of M. F. and Sarah (Barnett) Burkhead. His father was a native of Fairfield, Maryland, born in 1803, and died in September, 1873. His mother was a native of Culpeper, Virginia, and born in 1800. She died in 1881. They were married in 1824, and then settled in Harrison County, Ohio. N. H. Burkhead passed his youthful days and received his schooling in his native state, commencing farming for himself in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1849. He subsequently sold out and settled in Adams County, Illinois, in 1870, and then moved to Springfield, of the same state. In the year 1872 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased 160 acres of unimproved land. Here he spent his time in improving his farm. In 1880 he sold out and moved to Skidmore, and erected a hotel. He was united in marriage on the 8th day of June, 1848, to Miss Rebecca Andrews, who was born December 11, 1828, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. She was the daughter of J. and Libbie (Archibald) Andrews. Mrs. B. died on the 4th of February, 1875, leaving the following children: S. A.,

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Sabitha J., Harriet, M. F., Mary, Milton, S. M., Elizabeth, Lourina, Rachel, and Joseph H. Mr. B. was married the second time on the i/th of March, 1878, to Mrs. William Rodman, whose maiden name was Margaret Roberts. She was born 1835, and is a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. B. enlisted in Company H, Eighty-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, during the war and did service in all the southern states, participating in most every battle. He was discharged at the close of the war.

Enoch Day

lumberman, is a native of Jackson County, Indiana, and was born on the 2d day of March, 1841, being the son of Elijah and Isabel (James) Day. His father was a native of Clermont County, Ohio, born in 1801, and died in 1872. His mother was of the same county, born in 1805. She died in 1846. They were married in 1827. E. P. spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state. When he was at the age six years, his mother died, and, in 1852, his father moved to Van Buren County, Iowa, and there the son remained till i860, when he went to Ohio, and remained till 1862. He next removed to Henderson County, Illinois, and, in September of that year, enlisted in Company B, Ninety-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and did service in Texas and New Mexico. He was mustered out in 1865, and returned to Illinois. Mr. Day married, on the 25th of December, 1867, Miss Cordelia Haseltine, daughter of E. G. and Sarah (Hume) Haseltine, of Warren County, Illinois. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Day settled in Clarke County, Iowa, on a farm, and lived there till 1875, when they moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and located four miles southwest of Maryville, purchasing eighty acres of unimproved land. He sold this in September, 1880, and took charge of Howell Brothers' lumber yard, at Skidmore. Mr. and Mrs. Day's family consists of four children: Isabel, Cora, Elmer C. and Delia M. The firm with whom Mr. Day is connected was the first to handle lumber in this city.

James P. Dike, Jr

merchant, is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and was born on the 22d day of May, 1859, being the third son of James P. and Harriett (Allen) Dike. His father was a native of Providence, Rhode Island, born on the 18th of March, 1831. His mother was a native of Heath, Massachusetts, born October 23, 1832. The)- were married February 18, 1853, and afterwards settled in Brooklyn, James P. Dike, Sr., being a member of the firm of Dike «S: Bros., dealers in foreign and domestic wool, of New York City. Their family consisted of four sons. The eldest, A. P., was a civil engineer, with headquarters at St. Joseph, Missouri ; the second son, E. A., was a prominent attorney of New York City ; the fourth one is now attending Harvard College. The subject of this sketch spent his boyhood days and received his common school education at Brooklyn, New York. In 1874, he entered a college which had been established in 1842, Henry Cochian being president. He graduated in 1878, with the highest honors of the college, and then entered the employ of Noyes, Smith & Co., of New York City, with whom he remained till April, 1880, when he came west, and was engaged in working with Florence, Janssen & Co., Atchison, Kansas, as traveling salesman. After about four months, he became associated with Isaac Motter, of St. Joseph, and opened a general stock at Skidmore. In business circles Mr. D. is honored by all for his unswerving integrity. He is reserved in manners, yet possesses qualities which enable him to express views on all topics of the day.

Edward T. Duvae

of the firm of Markland, Earl & Company, merchants, is a native of Augusta County, Virginia, and was born September 10, 185 1, the only son of John B. and Eliza Duval. The former was born in Ohio, and the latter in Augusta County, Virginia, September 29, 1825, and died in 1854. They were married June 20, 1848, and then settled at Waynesboro Virginia, and moved to Fisherville, Virginia, in 1851. Edward passed his earlier days in his native county, and with his father moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1869, and in December of the same year to Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. He was in the employ of Conover & Stiles, clothiers, at that place, for about two years, and in 1879 entered the house of A. S. Keeves, general merchant, with whom he remained some seven years. During the year 1879 ne was a partner of T. H. Beekman, but dissolved in 1880. The October following he entered into partnership with Messrs. Markland & Earl. They opened a general stock at Skidmore, where they are doing a successful business. Mr. Duval was married January 11, 1875, to Miss Emma Shaw, a native of Savannah, Missouri. She was the daughter of Robert Shaw, a prominent citi/x-n of that place.

Esquire D. Finney

proprietor of Finney Hotel, is a native of Troy, Rensellaer County, New York, was born on the 28th of August, 1842, and is the son of Charles D. and Nancy (Jones) Finney. His father was a native of Vermont, born in .1818, and his mother was from Rensellaer Count)-, New York, born in 1820. They were married in 1841, and then settled in the above count)'. Esquire spent his boyhood days and received part of his education in his native county. At the age of fourteen years, with his parents, he moved to Whiteside County, Illinois, and settled on a farm. His mother died in 1858, and the father was married the second time in 1858. E. D. then made his home with his grandparents and sister, working on a farm. His first purchase of real estate was forty acres of wild land, and he devoted his time in improving this, and continued to live with his grandparents till their death. He married on the 2d of October, 1867, Miss Julia Bosley, who was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, near Farmington, September 7, 1842. Mr. Finney, later, rented his farm and moved to Clinton, Iowa, and devoted his time to speculating. In 1868 he went to Manchester, Scott County, Illinois, and did a livery business till 1869, when he located in Fulton, Whitesides County, and there remained until the spring of 1870. At that time Marshall County, Kansas, became his home, and in the following September he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased over ninety-two acres of wild land in Monroe Township, four miles east of Skidmore- He continued to farm and make improvements, and in October, 1880, built a hotel and stable in Skidmore. Mr. F. is a popular hotel man, and has a good patronage. Mr. and Mrs. F. have one daughter, Ella born on the 5th of August, 1871.

J. D. Freeman,'

physician and surgeon, was born in Cayuga County, New York, May 25, 1840, and was a son of Reuben and Lydia (Denton) Freeman. The former, a native of New York, was born June 15, 18 18, and the latter was born in 1820, in' the same state. They were married in 1839, and then settled in Cayuga County, New York, moving, then, to Medina County, Ohio, and afterwards to Iowa, and, in 1859, to Goodhue County, Minnesota. Hastings, Minnesota, became their next location. Mr. Reuben Freeman is a practitioner of many years experience. J. D. passed his early manhood in Medina County, and received a good education. Having resolved to practice medicine for a profession, he commenced reading with Dr. Holmes, continuing under his tutorship for three years. In February, 1878, he graduated from the Keokuk Medical College, after having attended two course of lectures at Ann Arbor, Michigan, some years previous. He began practicing at Pine Island,, and then located at White Rock, Kansas, and, in 1881, he went to Denver, Colorado. Upon returning, he located at Hastings, Nebraska. About January 10, 1882, Dr. F. came to Skidmore, Nodaway County,. Missouri, and is now enjoying an excellent practice. He was married September 1, 1864, to Miss Lydia A. Bromley, a native of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, born July 25, 1847. She was a daughter of O. B. and Alzina (Turner) Bromley, the former a native of New York, born in 1 8 1 7 , and the latter is also of that state, born in 1827. During the late war, she, with drawn revolver, protected her husband's stock from being taken by Ouantrell. In 1854, they settled in Kansas, and moved to Colorado in 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman's family consists of four children: Eva A., Velma A., O. R. and M.

John J. Grigsby

fanner and stock dealer, section 2, is a native of Hardin County, Kentucky, was born December 18, 1826, and is the son of Redman and Nancy (Keeling) Grigsby. His father was a native of Virginia, born in 1800, and died June 7, 1876. His mother was a native of Kentucky. She died in 1828. They were married in 1820, and then settled in Hardin County, Kentucky, moving to McDonough County, Illinois, in 1830. They settled on a farm, being pioneers of that county. Here John spent his boyhood and received his education. He was married on the 7th of September, 1847, to Miss Clarissa P. Hays, a native of Washington County, Kentucky. She was a daughter of Thomas R. and Mary (McDonald) Hays. The former, a native of Washington County, Kentucky, born February 14, 1800, and the latter of the same county. She was born on the 20th of November, 1804. They were married December 28, 1822, and then settled in McDonough County, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. G. became residents of that county, and in 1853 he entered the mercantile business at Blandinsville, Illinois, remaining till 1859, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled where he now resides. In 1862 he received a captain's commission in the Missouri Enrolled Militia, and in 1864 enlisted in Company F, Forty-eighth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned a captain of the same. In 1865 he was sent to Camp Douglas, at Chicago, Illinois, doing guard duty, and was afterwards ordered to St. Louis. He was mustered out July 3, 1865. He then returned to his family, and has since devoted his time to farming. Their family consists of one child and an adopted son : Laura B., born on the 28th of August, 1863 ; and William, born November 6, 1863. They have lost two - Elizabeth M., born January 1, 1849, died September 1, 1849; and Lillie C, born November 21, 1863, died September 4, 1864. Both Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. G. is a Mason.

Leroy F. Hammond

farmer and stock dealer, owns and resides on section 7. He is a native of Perry County, Ohio, and was born on the 22d of June, 1834, being the son of W. G. and Mary E. (Hatcher) Hammond. His father was a native of Maryland, born in 1809, and died in October, 1872. His mother was a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born in 18 13. She is now living in Iowa. They were married in 1834, and then settled in Perry County, Ohio, moving to Nodaway County Missouri, in 1871. Leroy spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state. In 1854, he clerked in his uncle's store, afterwards moved to Marshall County, Illinois, and was engaged in farming till 1857, when he located in McDonough County, Illinois. He was married April 15, 1865, to Miss Margaret A. James, a native of Perry County, Ohio, born on the 25th of December, 1837. She is the daughter of Rev. G. D. and Margaret (Hamilton) James, both natives of Baltimore County, Maryland. Mr. Hammond, with his family, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 187 1, and settled on his present farm, consisting of 640 acres of fine land. What he possesses is the result of his own industry and good management. Both Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the M. E. Church. Their family consists of Charles E., William E., Harry W. and Lillian V.

William R. Hays

farmer, section 32, was born in McDonough County, Illinois, on the 27th day of September, 1834. He is the son of Thomas R. and Mary (McDonald) Hays. His father a native of Washington County, Kentucky, born February 14, 1800, and his mother of the same county, born on the 20th of November, 1804. They were married December 28, 1822, and then settled in that count}-. William spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, attending college in Fulton County in 1855-6. He clerked for his father in 1857, an^ in 1858, in company with John Grigsby and A. M. Colton, James T. Hays came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased some 1,800 acres of land, and with his parents moved here in the spring of 1859. The fall of i860 William returned to McDonough County, 111., and in September, 1861, enlisted in Company F, Eleventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry, and participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing. He was on detached duty from June, 1862, till January, 1863, and was taken prisoner January 5, 1863, and confined in Libby prison till May 5, 1863. He was exchanged and returned to his command. He was mustered out Jul}' 1865, as major of that regiment. Mr. H. moved to Nodaway County. Missouri, the same year. His farm is composed of 299 acres of good land. He was married December 30, 1863, to Miss Lucy E. Kirk, a native of McDonough County, Illinois, born May 9, 1840. She is the daughter of John and Nancy 1 Coe) Kirk. Her father was a native of Marion Count}', Kentucky, born November 24, 1791, and died November 11, 1856. Her mother, a native of Virginia, was born June 19, 1797, and died August 1, 1863. They were married on the 9th of March, 1 <S 1 5 , and then settled in Marion Count}', Kentucky, moving from there to McDonough County, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. II. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. II. is a

Mason in good standing. Their family consists of five children: Arthur G., born October 25, 1864; Juliet M., born July 2, 1867; Mary Ada, born September 30, 1869; Harriet M., born July 7, 1872; Richard R., born September 27, 1875.

John G. Hays

farmer and stock raiser, section 3, is a native of McDonough County, Illinois, and was born on the 28th day of August, 1844, and is a twin brother of Joseph W. Hays, and a son of Thomas R. and Mary (McDonald) Hays, who were married December 28, 1822. His father was a native of Washington County, Kentucky, and was born February 14, 1800. He was the son of William H. and Susanah (Ray) Hays, the former a native of Virginia, born in 1770, and died in 1845. His mother was a native of Maryland, born 1773, and died in 1854. They were married in 1799 and settled in Kentucky. Thomas R. spent his boyhood days in his native state, and with his parents moved to McDonough County, Illinois, in 1831, and commenced farming for himself. In 1859 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling at Burr Oak, west of Skidmore. He was married on the 28th of December, 1822, to Miss Mary McDonald, a native of Washington County, Kentucky, born on the 20th of November, 1804. She is the daughter of Richard and Mary (Long) McDonald. Her father was a native of Virginia, boni in 1773. He died in 1809. Her mother was a native of Virginia, born in 1774 and died in 185 1. They were married in 1790. Thomas R. Hays and wife were pioneers of McDonough County, Illinois, and afterwards came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled where they now reside. The country at that time was but a vast wide wild prairie. They now have a pleasant home with their children, the complement of their family circle numbering eight : Clarrissa P., Isabella O., Mary F., Richard W., James T., Martha J., Joseph W., and John G. They have lost Elizabeth S., Maria, and Lafayette M. All are members of the M. E. Church.

M. P. Horn

proprietor of meat market, is a native of Logan County, Kentucky, and was born September 13, 1853. His parents were N. D. and Sarah F. (Dawson) Horn. The former was a native of Kentucky, born on the 2 1st of June, 1 8 14, and his mother was from Warren County, Kentucky, born November 5, 1820. They were married in 1837, and subsequently located on a farm in Logan County. Mrs. Horn died in 1857. In January, 1864, M. P., with his father, moved to Marion County, Illinois, and in 1866, went to Bates County, and settled on a farm. The subject of this sketch began business for himself when at the age of seventeen years, by working on a farm. After four years, he commenced farming for himself. In 1S71, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, making his homo with II. II. Nash, and farmed rented land, lie was married on the roth of March, 1SS1, to Miss Lucinda Freeze, a native of Center County, Pennsylvania, born February _J, [863. She with her parents came to Missouri in 1870, and settled in Nodaway County.

Thomas 1.. Howden

notary public, dealer in real estate and insurance, loan and collection agent, resides in section 6. He is a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and was born May 51, [828, being a son of Thomas and Matilda [Long) Howden. His father was a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, born in [809, and died in [832. His mother was from the same count)-, born in [8lO. She died in 1864. The)- were married in 1820, and then settled in their native county. After his father's death, Thomas and his mother lived with his grand parents, moving with them to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1831, and in 1833 to Clermont County, Ohio. In 1838, Adams Count)-, Illinois became their home. There he spent his boyhood days and received his education, and, in [846, purchased eight)- acres of land, and devoted his time to farming and brick making, lie was married on the 11th day of February, 1847, to Miss Lydia L. Stewart, a native of Athens Count)-, Ohio. She was the daughter of Martin and Sarah ^Thompson) Stewart, the former a native ^A~ Athens Count)-, Ohio, born in 1803, and died November, 25, Her mother was of the same county, bom February 6, 1806. She died on the 30th of April, 18S0. In 1831, the)- settled in Adams Count)-, Illinois. In 1850, Mr. Howden went to California, and remained till 185 1, when he returned to Illinois, and continued his former business. He enlisted on the 23d of Jul)-, 1862, in Company C, Eighteenth Illinois Infantry, and held the position of first lieutenant. He was mustered out as captain in June, [862, having been wounded several times. He then returned to his home, and, in [867, built a flouring mill, but sold out in 1872, and moved to Nodaway Count)-, Missouri, and settled where he now resides. His farm consists of 160 acres of well improved land. Mr. II. was elected justice of the peace in the spring of 1881. Mr. and Mrs. II. are members of the M. E. Church. Their family consists of five children : Andrew F., William M., Clara E., Anna M. and Thomas L. ddie_\- have lost four: Leander, Emily A., Lydia L. and Lucy M.

Henry Huffman

grain buyer ami proprietor of elevator, Skidmore, is a native of Kent County, Canada, born March 10, 1842, ami is the third son of David and Martha Toll Huffman. His father was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in i Hon. His mother was a native of Detroit, Michigan, bom in i She, with Ikt parents, moved to Kent County, Canada, in [812. They wer<- married in [826, and then settled in Kent County. Henrys;, his boyhood days and received his education in his native country. At tin- age of sixteen years he went to Bureau County, Illinois, and worked on a farm for one year, and in [859 was employed in a flouring mill, and was a stoker on the steamboat Ben Campbell, running on the Mississippi River. In tin- spring of i860 Ik- returned to his native- home-, and remained with his parents, working on a farm. In 1862 3 4 he sailed on the lakes, and on Ma)- [6, 1X65, he sailed from Detroit, Michigan, to Hudson Bay on a vessel commanded by Captain Gale, which was loaded with rgo of ( opper, and sailed for Liverpool. Henry and his mate-, Herbert McCormick, went to London, and after visiting various points of interest.soon found their finances in a low condition. They then 1 themselves to sail a round trip on the ocean by the way of Boston, and on their voyage to America succeeded in gaining the- good grac< captain. After landing at Boston, the captain locked up all excepting Henry and Herbert, they having the vessel in char < In the course of days they found out that the vessel would soon return to England. On the same evening they lowered their baggage- to a yawl, and upon landing, took the cars for Cleveland, Ohio. He worked in a ship yard that winter, and in 1866 went to Ogle County, Illinois, where he farmed for some four years at $25 per month. In 1870 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and tilled the soil till 1871, when he returned to Ogle County, Illinois. In 1872 he again came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and devoted his entire time to agricultural pursuits, in connection with dealing in and feeding cattle. In the spring of 1881 he erected an vator at Skidmore, costing $5,000, with a capacity of 12,000 bushels, 32X 44 and 66 feet in height. Mr. Huffman was married on the 8th of Jan Liar)-, 1873, to Miss Samantha A. James, a native of I ton, Richland County, Ohio, born on January 1, 1849. She is the daughter of Joseph D. and Margaret (Hamilton; James. Mr. and Mrs. II. had by this union two children: James R., born June 2, 1875; and Joseph, born Octob< r 29, 1873, died August 6, 1874. Mrs. H. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. H. is a self-made man. He is correct and energetic in business, and his neighbors and those who have dealings with him find him perfectly reliable.

Dr. Charles Lmpey

physician and druggist, i- a native of Andrew Count)-, Missouri, born January 6, 1853, being the second son of Dr. P"rancis and Nancy J ' Impey. His father is a native of Ireland, and was born in [821, and came to America in 1840. He graduated from the St. Louis Medical College in 1844 and settled in Ray Count)-, Missouri, in the same year, and came to Andrew County, in 1846. His mother, a native of Wythe County, Virginia, was the daughter of Robert and Hannah Davis. Charles, with his parents, moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1862, and attended school some two years, and with them went to Ray County, Missouri, in 1864, remaining one year. His mother died in 1865. He was sent to St. Louis, where he remained till 1867, when he returned to his father's home at New Market, Platte County, Missouri. Here he attended the Monroe High School one year. He went back to his native county in 1868, attending school two terms, and in 1872 he graduated at Bryant's Commercial College, in St. Joseph. In the meantime his father had moved to Fillmore, Andrew County. Charles read medicine, with his father as preceptor, till the fall of 1872, when he entered the St. Louis Medical College. He was graduated from the Louisville Medical College, of Kentucky, in the spring of 1874, and then commenced the practice of his profession in Graham, and in the fall of 1880 moved to Skidmore and opened a drug store in connection with the practice of medicine. Dr. Impey was married May 18, 1876, to Miss Jennie E. Freytag, a daughter of Francis and Annie (Williaman) Freytag. She was born in Wisconsin, February 6, 1859. By this union they had three children: Charles F., born, February 26, 1878 ; John E. born January 19, 1879, and an infant, born November 8, 1880.

J. A. James

farmer and stock dealer, section 2, is a native of Perry County, Ohio, was born September 15, 1840. He was a son of Joseph D. and Margaret (Hamilton) James. His father was a native of Maryland, born in 1807, and his mother was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1805. They had moved from Pennsylvania to Perry County, Ohio, and in 1861 to McDonough County, Illinois, coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1870, and settling on a farm. J. A. passed his youth in his native county, and in 1862 enlisted in Company C, Seventy-ninth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, participating in the battles of Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, Dalton, Altoona, Kingston, Big Shanty, and Atlanta, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea ; at Bentonville, thence to Alexandria and Washington, D. C. He was discharged at Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 1865. Mr. James returned to McDonough County, Illinois, and farmed till the fall of 1869, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He was married December 20, 1866, to Miss Clara H. Kions, a native of Fayette County, Ohio. She was a daughter of Solomon and Margaret (Hughes) Kions, both natives of Ohio. The family of Mr. and Mrs. James consists of Fred. S., Jacob E., Maggie G. and Ada M., living, and Solomon and Katie, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. J. are both members of the M. E. Church.

H. H. Joy

grocer and postmaster at Skidmore, is a native of Morgan County, Ohio, born April 25, 1844, and is the youngest son of A. and (Jane) Faires Joy. His father was a native of Guernsey County, Ohio, born in 1802, and died in 1874. His mother was born in 1803, and died in 1879. They were married in 1823, and moved to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1864, settling in Savannah. H. H. spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county. In the spring of 1863 he enlisted in Company I, and Loudon, Tennessee, and Ashville, North Carolina. He did duty at Fort Clay, Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and was mustered out at Cincinnati, August 2, 1865, having served two years, two months and two days. Mr. Joy came west to Savannah, Missouri, in the fall of 1865, and was engaged in teaching school till 1867. He then went to Doniphan County, Kansas, but returned to Andrew County, Missouri, the same fall. August 24, 1873, he married Miss Mary H. Bentley, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, born October 16, 1855. She was the daughter of Judge Amos and Adaline (Black) Bentley. Her father is a native of Pennsylvania, born December 26, 1823, and her mother of New York, born August 29, 1827. They were married September 10, 1854, and in 1856 moved to Iowa, and then to Nodaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Joy have two children living: Frances E., born June 20, 1874; and Mabel M., born March 9, 1876: Paul B. was born December 6, 1879, ar>d died October 17, 1880. Mr. Joy has spent some ten years in teaching school in Missouri and Kansas. He moved to Skidmore in September, 1880, built the first business house, and received the appointment of postmaster the same year.

William S. Kennedy

farmer and stock raiser, section 4, is a native of Guilford County, North Carolina, and was born February 18, 18 13, being a son of John and Charity (McMichael) Kennedy. The former was born in 1785, and died in 1863. His mother was born in 1786, and died in 1872. After being married, they settled in Guilford County, North Carolina. William, with his parents, moved to Fayette County, Indiana, in 1828, there spending his boyhood days and receiving his education. He was married October 8, 1835, to Miss Mary Birt, a native cf Greene County, Ohio, born on the 26th of March, 1813. She was the daughter of Henry and Ann Birt. They came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1856, and Mrs. Kennedy died May 5, 1858. She was the mother of seven children, all of whom are now dead : John H., Henry B., James M., Alfred R., Levin A., and Archie Mc. Mr. Kennedy was married the second time on the 16th of February, i860, to Miss Martha Noffsinger, daughter of Peter and Frances (Keen) Noffsinger. She was born February 16, 1826. By this union they had two children, Mary F., living, and one, George W., deceased. Mr. K. enlisted in the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, Company C, in 1862, and was mustered out the 19th of February, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. K. are members of the M. E. Church.

Isaac V. La Tourette

proprietor of the Monroe Stock Farm, section n, is an extensive breeder of Short Horn cattle and Poland China hogs. He is a native of Butler County, Ohio, was born October 8, 1833, and is the son of James and Lettie (Van Doren) La Tourette. His father was a native of Hunterdon County New Jersey, born in 1793, and died in January, 1856. His mother was a native of Somerset County, New Jersey, born January 7, 1791 , and died in May, 1868. They were married in 1831, and settled in their native state, moving to Butler County, Ohio, in 182 1. Isaac, with his parents, moved to Fulton County, Illinois, in 1841, and located on a farm. Here he spent his boyhood days and received his education. He began clerking for Candee & La Tourette, dry goods merchants at Oneida, Knox County, Illinois, in 1856, remaining with them till i860, when he to6k a trip to Kansas and located land. Returning the same fall he clerked till the spring of 1861, then traveled four years for the above firm, selling agricultural implements. He was married November 6, 1861, to Miss C. A. Camp, a native of Knox County, Illinois, born January 7, 1838. She is a daughter of Charles T. and Wealtha A. (Wilson) Camp. Her father was a native of New York, born in 1807 and died in 1859. Her mother is a native of the same state, and is now a resident of Monroe Township. Mr. and Mrs. L.'s family consists of: Harry C, Grace E., George W., and Mable F., having lost Lois. In 1871 Mi. L. purchased an elevator at Oneida, Illinois, and was in the grain business till 1874. Then he sold out and moved to his present residence, having purchased his farm the year previous. This consists of 540 acres of well improved land. His herd of short horns ranks among the first in Northwest Missouri. Among the noted animals are Norman's Duke, color, red and white, recorded in volume 8, page 9,021, bred by W. E. Simms, of Paris, Kentucky; also Royal Duchess cow, color, red, recorded volume 15, bred by W. S. Simms, Paris, Kentucky.

A. N. Lincoln

blacksmith, is a native of Chemung Count)', New York, and was born March 11, 1850. He is the son of Newel and Matilda (Burdick) Lincoln. His father was a native of Elmira, New York, and was born March 25, 1827. He was a miller by trade. He worked for one firm thirteen years.

After being married, he settled in Chemung County, New York, and moved to Winnebago County, Illinois, in 1862, and in 1864, to Hardin County, Iowa. In 1868, he went to Fremont County, and settled on a farm, where he now resides. The mother of A. N. was a native of Windsor, Connecticut, born March 27, 1830. Albert N. spent his boyhood days in attending school and in learning his trade. He moved to Illinois with his parents, and in 1863, returned to New York, and entered the employ of the New York & Erie Railroad, remaining two years. In 1866, he went to Sidney, Iowa, and lived there till 1869, when he opened a shop in St. Joseph, Missouri. This, with the contents, was destroyed by fire, entailing a loss of $3,500. He rebuilt, and remained in that locality till 1871. Then he moved to Fremont, Iowa; thence to Burlington Junction, Missouri, and in December, 1880, came to Skidmore. Mr L. was married July 10, 1865, to Miss Marietta Glasby, a native of New York, born in 1853. She died January 26, 1870. Of this union two children are deceased: Fred, and David. August 19, 1873, ne married Miss Martha E. Higley, a native of Knox County, Ohio, born August 4, 1856. She is a daughter' of Edwin and Catherine (Lown) Higley. By this union they have two children : Bertie and Walter. Mr. and Mrs. L. are both members of the M. E. Church.

harness and saddle manufactory, was born in La Prairie, Adams County, Illinois, February 5, 1858, and is the son of W. T. and P. A. (Thayer) McGinnis. His father was a native of Kentucky, born February 12, 1825, and died December 9, 1865. His mother was a native of Buffalo, New York. They were married March 17, 1853, and by this union they had the following family : Almenia, Virgo, Harry, William T., Mary, Stanton, Calvin, John and Smith. William T. moved to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1865. In 1867 he came to Nodaway County with his mother and her family, and settled south of Graham. Here he spent his boyhood days and received his education. In 1879 he associated himself with Mr. J. R. Stone and carried on the manufactory of harness at Graham till 1880, when he sold his interest and moved to Skidmore and opened a shop, and is now doing a successful business.

Edward C. Markland

merchant, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, was born May 13, 1839, and is the eldest son of R. D. and Mary (Calvin) Markland. His father was a native of the same county and state, and was born in 18 16. His mother was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 18 16. They were married in 1836, and afterwards settled in Hamilton County, Ohio, and in 1851 he moved to Kokomo, Indiana, and practiced law. Edward spent the remainder of his boyhood days and received his education at that place, and in 1859, with his parents, he moved to Holt County, Missouri. During the late war he enlisted in Company F., Thirteenth Regiment, Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battle of Lexington, Missouri. He was captured by General Price in October, 1861, and paroled. After being exchanged he enlisted as first lieutenant in Company I, under Colonel Kimball. He was mustered out in 1865, and returned to his parents' home in Holt County, Missouri. He entered the employ of W. and J. W. Zook, merchants at Kansas City, Missouri, in the following spring. The stock was divided, part taken to Savannah, Mr. M. receiving a position there. H^ was appointed deputy sheriff of Andrew County, Missouri, serving in 1870 and 1871. In 1872 he was in the mercantile business at Savannah, Missouri, and in 1873 moved to Lamar Station. He and Mr. W. S. Earl opened a stock of goods and did a thriving trade till 1876. He then sold out and came to Skidmore, Nodaway County, Missouri, and associated himself with Messrs. Earl and Duval for the purpose of conducting a dry goods, grocery, and hardware trade, under the firm name of Markland, Earl & Co. Their store is fifty by one hundred and twenty feet, divided into two rooms, one devoted to hardware, the other to dry goods and groceries. They carry a stock of $15,000. Mr. Markland was married to Miss Mary McCandliss, on the 2d of September, 1869. She is the daughter of W. A. and Maria (Gray) McCandliss, and was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1848, and with her parents moved to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and thence to Kansas City, and in 1866 to Savannah. They are both members of the M. E. Church, South. Their family consists of six children : Kate, born April 4, 1873 ; Fred, born May 23, 1876; Bob, born February 23, 1879, and Nellie May, born September 22, 1881, living, and two deceased, Olie, born June 23, 1870, and died September 26, 1870, and Lulu, born March 20, 1875, and died April 2, 1875. Early in business, he manifested those qualities of executive ability and integrity of character which commends him to the notice and confidence of the people. He has proven eminently worthy of the trust imposed. His genial nature, courteous manners, wise, sagacious management have made him one of the best as he is one of the most popular merchants of the county, being one of the few who have the rare faculty of managing the affairs of a company with great fidelity, and is exceedingly popular with the public.

John Mast

section 15, is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and was born May 18, 1843, and is the son of Noah and Catherine (Rollins) Mast. His father is native of Ashe County, North Carolina, born February 20,

1812. His mother is a native of North Carolina, born January 27, 1818. They were married August 14, 1842, and, in 1843, settled in Nodaway County, Missouri. John spent his boyhood days and received his education in this count)-. He was married October 25, 1864, to Miss Sarah A. Brown, a native of Nodaway County, Missouri. She was a daughter of John and P. (Bohannan) Brown. The former is a native of Jackson County, Tennessee, born August 23, 1824 ; the latter of Platte County, Missouri, born October 20, 1828. She died November 4, 1877. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Mast consists of five children : C. P., W. J., Mary E., Charles E. and Martha E., living ; lost two, James T. and Susan G. Mr. and Mrs. M. are church members, and Mr. M. is a Mason, belonging to Graham Lodge. Their daughter, Catherine, September n, 1881, Married Mr. George W. Herrell, a native of Bates County, Missouri, born March 31, 1859. He is the son of Athel and Sarah Herrell.

William H. Mayhugh

farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Fleming County, Kentucky, born July 20, 1840, and in 1858, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, with his parents. He resides with his parents, and farms with his brother, James P. Mayhugh, who was born in the same county, December 5, 1844. He also came with his parents to Missouri. William H. enlisted on the 10th of December, 1863, in Company F, Twelfth Regiment of Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, doing service in Tennessee and Alabama, and in 1865, with his regiment he went to Montana Territory, returning to Leavenworth, Kansas, in April, 1866, when he was mustered out. Their father, Thomas Mayhugh, is a native of Fleming County, Kentucky, born January 31, 18 17, he being the son of Perry and Elizabeth (Hughes) Mayhugh. The former was a native of Maryland, born August 7, 1794, and died in 1823. Elizabeth H. Mayhugh was a native of Virginia. They were married in 1 8 14. Their son, Thomas, spent his boyhood days in his native state, and learned the trade of blacksmith, working at the business twenty-five years. He married, January 31, 1839, Miss Rebecca Smith, a native of the same county. She was born March 8, 1822, and died October 26/1863, leaving William H., James P., Sarah E., Margaret E., Mary J. and Cyrus S. He was again married March 3, 1869, to Mrs. Nancy Goodwin, born December 13, 1834. They have four children : Viola, SamanthaL., Cora A. Olive H. Mrs. Mayhugh is a member of the Christian Church.

H. H. Nash

proprietor of Nash's flouring mill, situated on the Nodaway River, near Skidmore, was born in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, March 26, 1827, being the son of H. and Phylinda (Farr) Nash. His father, a native of Whately, Massachusetts, was born November 5, 1794, and died July 16, 1858. The mother was a native of the same place, born in 1796, and died October 16, 1835. They were married December 28, 18 16, and settled at Earlville, New York. The mother of H. H. having died, his father was married the second time on December 27, 1838, to Miss Mary A. Beecher, a cousin of Henry Ward Beecher, of Brooklyn, New York. She died in 1873. Hawley passed his boyhood days and received his schooling in his native town, spending some four years at a select school. He farmed till 1853 and was then in the tanning business, and in 1854 entered the mercantile business. In 1857 his employers failed, and Mr. N. then came west and settled in Page County, Iowa, devoting his time to farming. In 1859, *n company with three others, he started for Pike's Peak, but after arriving at the Platte River he concluded to return. He went back to his home in Iowa and farmed till 1863, when he went to Montana, devoting his time to mining. He returned to Iowa in February, 1865, and farmed till September, 1865, and soon came to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling at Quitman. He purchased a flouring mill and continued the business till 1875, when he bought and moved to his present home. He now owns some 400 acres of land and a fine flouring mill. Mr. N. was married on the 7th of January, 185 1, to Miss C. E. Torrey, a native of Poolville, Hamilton .County, New York, born April 7, 1831. She was the daughter of D. and Sallie (Nichols) Torrey. Their family consists of two children: Linda F., born October 30, 1851, and Celia L., born January 31, 1862. They lost one, Jay D., born August 7, 1858, and died October 30, 1865. Miss Celia married Dr. Jackson M. Nutt, October 20, 1880. He is a native of Boone County, Missouri, born on the 2d of January, 1 856.

John Owens

farmer and stock raiser, a native of Bourbon County, Kentucky, was born in October, 1823. He is the son of Elijah and Mary Owens, both natives of Bourbon County, Kentucky. They were married in 1825. John, with his parents, moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana, and settled on a farm, spending his boyhood days and received his education in his native county. At the age of nineteen years, he commenced farming for himself. He came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1852, and worked on a farm. He was married to Miss Nancy Linville in 1858. She is a daughter of James Linville, and was born in Missouri. They have the following children : Martin C, born February II, 1856; Isaac N., born January 17, 1857; Eliza W., born February II, i860, and Stonewall J., born March 18, [862. Mrs. Owens died in 1863. Mr. Owens was again married, in 1865, to Miss Margaret Gillmore, a native of Buchanan County, Missouri, born October 27, 1838. She died August 23, 1879, leaving a family, comprising Alice, born in 1866 ; John C, born June 5, 1867; George R., born September 17, 1871; Henry Elmor, born January 26, 1876; Kattie A., born December 13, 1877; Fred. E., born August \Jy 1879. He has lost the following children : Missouri I., born March 20, 1859, died in infancy; Robert E., born February 7, 1875, died August 28, 1 875 ; Joseph E., born February 7, 1875, died September 3, 1875, and Carrie T. was burned to death by her clothes catching on fire from a candle, on March 28, 188 1. Mr. Owen is a Mason in good standing. He came to Nodaway County, Mo., when Monroe Township was but a wild prairie. Being a man of great energy, he began the improvement and cultivation of his land, and in this his hopes have been more than realized. His farm consists of some 400 acres, with superior buildings and fenced with fine Osage Hedge. He has been closely identified with the growth and prosperity of the county, and has manifested a commendable public spirit.

blacksmith, is a native of Kirklin, Boone County, Indiana, and was born June 10, 1839. His father, Louis Parrish, was a native of Nicholas County, Kentucky, born in 18 18, and died September 29, 1856. His mother, Ann Ary (Vogan) Parrish, was from Fleming County, Kentucky, born in 1819. They were married in Kentucky, in September, 1838, and then settled in Boone County, Indiana, remaining till 1841, when Mr. P. moved to Knox County, Illinois, and in 1844 to Fulton County, Illinois; thence to Marshall County in 1847, to Stark County in 1850, to Montgomery County in 185 I, and in 1854 returned to Brown County, Indiana. From there he went to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in 1855, and here his father died. With an older brother he worked at the blacksmith's trade, and supported his mother and younger children. In 1857 his mother was again married, to John Hobbs, born in 18 17. J. V. subsequently moved to Harrison County, Missouri, and settled on a farm, and returned to Stark County, Illinois, in 1859, remaining a short time, and then once more came to Harrison County, Missouri. In i860 he went to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, and worked at his trade. In May, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Twenty -sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the battles at Prairie Grove, Vicksburg, Port Hudson, New Orleans, etc. In 1863 he was discharged. In 1867 he commenced working at his chosen calling, in Mt. Moriah, Harrison County, Missouri, continuing till 1870, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled on a farm south of Maryville. In 1872 he moved to Union Valley, and in September, 1880, built a shop at Skidmore, working till September, 1881, when he entered the employ of J. P. Dike, Jr., general merchant. Mr. Parrish was married July 27, 1864, to Miss A. E. Hobbs, a native of Indiana. They have nine children : Jennie hardware merchant, was born in Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, the 3d day of February, 1827, being the eldest son of Alvah and Sarah (McQuary) Paschal. His father was a native of Russell County, Virginia, born in 1801, and with his parents moved to Kentucky in 1804. 1'. M.'s mother was a native of Wilkes County, North Carolina, born in 1802. She moved to Kentucky in 1812. They were married in March, 1826. The father died in April, 1854, his wife in 1877. " Pleas," as he is familially called, spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state. Early in life he was engaged in the ship timber business, but in the course of a few years, by his energetic business qualities and industry and good management, he secured a competency to embark in the horse and mule trade, purchasing animals in Kentucky and taking them to Mississippi and Louisiana. These he disposed of to planters. Being an active worker and square dealer, he soon ranked among the foremost in the business. In 1864 he purchased a tract of land in Holt County, Missouri, consisting of 200 acres, and in 1865 closed out his entire interest in Kentucky and settled on his farm in Missouri, devoting his time to improving land and stock raising. November 1, 1875, he disposed of all personal property and spent the year 1876 in settling up outstanding business. January 1, 1877, ne associated himself with John W. McQuary, of Graham, Nodaway Count}-, Missouri, as a hardware merchant. The following year, in October, 1878, his partner died. Mr. Paschal settled up the estate and purchased the interest of his late partner, and continued the business as sole proprietor till April, 1880, when he took in John S. Spencer as junior partner. His landed estate consists of some 918 acres of finely improved property, situated in Holt, Nodaway, Andrew and DeKalb Counties. At the outbreak of the rebellion Mr. P. was in the capital of North Carolina, and was at Raleigh the night of its capture, but soon finding things rather warm, he returned to his native state. He is cautious, firm in purpose, and strictly honest in all business transactions. To his excellent business qualifications is the estabment largely due for its remarkable financial success. In business circles he stands high for his unswerving integrity and 'stability.

Rollin C. M. Pond

tanner, section 31, was born in Addison County, Vermont, January 17, [832, and is the son of Munson and Lucy (Pangborn) Pond. His father was a native of Woodberry, Connecticut, born May 27, 17X7, and with his parents he moved to Vermont in 1792, and died March 21, [873.

Rollin's mother was from New York, born December 31, 1792. She died July 31, 1852. They were married in December, 1812, and then settled in Addison County, Vermont. Rollin spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state, and at the age of twenty-one years he went to Dane County, Wisconsin, and afterwards to Rock County, devoting his time to farming till 1862. He then enlisted in Company F, Thirty-third Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, as a private, and participated in the battles of Cold Water, Tennessee, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, Mississippi, and was in the General Banks expedition up the Red River, and afterwards at Guntown, Mississippi ; Nashville, Tennessee, and Mobile, Alabama. He was mustered out at Vicksburg, and was discharged at Madison, Wisconsin, September 15, 1S65, holding at the time the position of sergeant major. He came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased his present farm in the fall of [869, and he has made valuable improvements.

Isaac Reaksecker

farmer, section 5, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, October 9, 1849, and is the son of Frederick and Cristena (King) Reaksecker. The former was born in January, 18 12, and came to America with his parents in 181 5, settling in Monroe County, Ohio, on a farm. Isaac's mother, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1822. They were married in 1839, and afterwards located at Wheeling, West Virginia. In 1842 they moved to Monroe County, Ohio, and in 1858, to Harrison County, Missouri, some six miles northeast of Bethany. Isaac spent his boyhood days in Harrison County, Missouri, and received a good education. He devoted his time to farming, and in 1869 returned to his native place. In the fall of 1871 he took a trip through Kansas, Idaho Territory, and Nebraska, and during the fall of 1876, visited the Centennial at Philadelphia. After coming to Nodaway County, Missouri, he purchased his present farm, consisting of 200 acres of well improved land. He is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

James Reese

farmer, section II, was born in Montgomery County, New York, December 1, 1837, and is a son of John and Emaline (Beakman) Reese, who were natives of the same county. The former was born in 1799, and died in 1843. The mother died in 1862. After having been married, they settled in Montgomery County, New York, on a farm, and in 1840 moved to St. Eawrence County. James spent his boyhood days and received his education in St. Lawrence County, New York. He was married October 26, 1858, to Miss Charlotte Goden, a native of St. Law- rence County, New York, born June 16, 1838. Her parents were Charles and Emily (Simons) Goden. Her father was a native of Lewis County, New York, born in 181 1, and died in 1866. Her mother was born in St. Lawrence County, New York, in 18 12, and died in 1877. They were married in 1829, and afterwards located in St. Lawrence County, New York, on a farm. Mr. and Mrs. Reese settled in St. Lawrence County on a farm, and in 1870 sold out and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased some 245 acres of land. He now owns 617 acres of well improved land, all gained from his own industry. They have six children living: Lansing J., Charles, Rhugene, Wilbert, Willis and Leona, They have lost two, Alice and Eveline.

freight agent and telegraph operator of the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railway, at Skidmore, is a native of Andrew County, Missouri, and was born March I, 1856. He is a son of O. and Elizabeth Roberts, who were natives of Frankfort, Kentucky. They spent their youthful days and received excellent educations there. The father was born January 26, 18 15. The mother was a daughter of Reverend R. S. Edwards, a Baptist minister. Alter their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts settled in Andrew County, Missouri, in 1843, about eight miles west of Savannah, and later located in Amazonia. Here the father died in January, 1873. The subject of this sketch spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and began learning railway and telegraphy when at the age of twenty, at Amazonia. After being in the office about one year, he entered the office at Craig, Holt County, in the fall of 1879, as assistant. In November, 1881, he was sent to Waldron Station, thence to Fairfax, and in January, 1882, he took charge of the office at Skidmore. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., belonging to Lodge No. 286.

Stratford Saunders

farmer and stock raiser, section 34, is native of New Kent County, Virginia, and was born October 17, 1842. His parents were James and Elizabeth Saunders. The father was also born in that county, on the 23d of January, 1795, and died in 1879. The mother was a native of Louisa County, Virginia, born March 26, 1800. She now resides with her children. They were married January 29, 1818, and settled in New Kent County, Kentucky, moving to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1846, and settled in White Cloud Township. Stratford came here with his parents, and spent his boyhood days and received his education in this vicinity. On the 10th clay of August, 1864, he enlisted in the Fortythird Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at St. Louis

July 2, 1865. Returning to Nodaway County, he devoted his time to farming. Mr. S. married, August 10, 1865, Miss Araminta Lawson, a daughter of James and Julia A. (Spaulding) Lawson. Her father is a native of Sciota County, Ohio, born July 28, 1809. Her mother was born in Virginia, in June, 181 1. They were married August 1, 1830. Mr. and Mrs. Stratford Saunders have a family consisting of five children living: William H., born May 21, 1869; James C, born January II, 1875 ; Gertrude, born January 22, 1877; Mary, born December 25, 1879; Cecil, born December 15, 188 1. They lost one, John S., born April 8, 1872, and died November 8, 1876. They are both members of the M. E. Church.

farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Randolph County, and was born on the 25th of May, 1825. His father was born in Randolph County, Virginia, in 1787, and died in 1863. His mother was a native of the same county, born in 1795, and died in 1849. They were married in 18 16. The subject of this sketch passed his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and in 1846 he started out in the world for himself, following boating on the Ohio. In 1848 he entered the employ of William Jessup, in Hamilton County, Ohio. This gentleman took a great interest in Mr. S., and encouraged him in all his- undertakings. He was married in June, 1849, to Miss Mary J. Jessup, who was born in 1834. She died in March, 1857. By this union there were three children: George, born in 1850, died in 1872; Samuel, born in 1864. and W. J. born in 1857. In 1852 Mr. Skidmore associated himself with one P. D. Clark, and fitted out a train starting from Leavenworth, Kansas. They left the old trail at Carson City and made a new one to Walker's River. Disposing of the wagons and teams, he devoted his time to freighting, and in the winter of 1852 returned to Ohio by the way of San Francisco and New York. He resumed farming till 1864, when he sold out and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing some 700 acres of land for cash. He here began the life of a western farmer, and by additional purchases, now owns about 1,000 acres of fine land, all improved. His home is a comfortable one. He also has a fine bank barn, 40x50 feet, with necessary outbuildings. Mr. S. was married the second time in June, 1858, to Miss Rebecca Adams, a native of New Jersey, born November 16, 1836. She was the second child and eldest daughter of Nathan and Mary (Lippencott) Adams. Her father was born March 10, 1809, and died in May, 1852. Her mother was born in 183 1. Mrs. S. moved to Ohio with her parents, and settled in Cincinnati in 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Skidmore have had six children: James, born April 3, 1866; Ella, born June 2, 1870; Jennie, born January 4, 1872. They have lost three: Angeline, born November 14, 1858, died October farmer and stock raiser, section 3, is a native of Bedford County, Tennessee, and was born August 25, 1819. His father was a native of Virginia, and his mother of North Carolina. They were married in 1817, and then settled in Bedford County, Kentucky. William, with his parents, moved to Clinton County, Missouri, in 1828, and settled on a farm two miles west of Hainesville. His father was one of the first county judges, and represented the county in the ^gislature in 1833-4. The family moved to the Kickapoo Reservation in 1835, and in the spring of 1837 settled in the Platte Purchase on Sugar Creek. Here his parents died. William Smith was married on the 7th of February, 1839, to Miss Jane L. Holt, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Rainey) Holt She was a native of Orange County, North Carolina, and was born January 16, 1820. When she was two years old her mother died. In 1837 she went with a brother to Clay County, Missouri. Her father died in 1867. Mr. and Mrs. Smith settled on the old homestead in Clinton County, Missouri, and lived there till 1842, when they moved to Andrew County, Missouri, locating seven miles west of Savannah. In 1847 he settled in Nodaway County. His farm contains 412 acres of good land. Their family consists of : Michael H., Louis B., John W., Sarah C, Willard P. and Sterling P., living, and the following deceased : William R., ari infant, James C, Shelby C. and Elizabeth. In October, 1854, Mr. Smith was elected county judge, and in i860 was re-elected for four years. He is a Mason in good standing. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the M. E. Church, South.

Charles L. Spear

grain dealer, was born in Bureau County, Illinois, on the 12th day of September, 1852, and is the son of Charles W. and Louisa (Foot) Spear. His father was a native of La Porte County, Indiana. Charles spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native state, and for two years attended the high school at Princeton, Illinois. He removed with his parents to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1873, and settled at Hopkins, and thence to Burlington Junction in 1879, where he was engaged in the grain trade. He came to Skidmore in the fall of 1880, ami during the p.ist year has handled some fifty thousand dollars' worth of grain. He is a man of strong, sharp intellect, an untiring ambition, and is very successful in business transactions.

Joseph T. Van Ansdall

carpenter, is a native of Dearborn County, Indiana, born June 2, 1849, and is the son of Isaac and Rachael (Bunnell) Van Ansdall. Joseph, with his parents, moved to Wapello County, Iowa, in 1855, an-d to Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1857. In 1859 he commenced working at his trade, and in 1870 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled east of Skidmore. He received the appointment of postmaster in 1875, and resigned in favor of H. H. Joy, the present postmaster of Skidmore, in 1880. He was married November 10, 1870, to Miss Louisa K. Williams. She was born August 30, 1848. They have four children : Harry A., Rupert, Gertrude, and Ruthilla. Both Mr. and Mrs. V. are members of the M. E. Church.

farmer and cattle feeder, section 8, is a native of Huron County, Canada, was born June 4, 1841, and is the son of Thomas and Ann J. (Thompson) Wells. His father was a native of County Down, Ireland, and was born in 1808, and died in 1878. His mother, a native of County Armaugh, Ireland, was born in 1808. They were married in 1830, and immigrated to Canada in 1832, settling on a farm in Huron County. They were pioneers of that county. VV. R.'s mother is still a resident of Huron County. Young Wells spent his boyhood days and received his education in that county, and remained with his parents till 1868, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and purchased some 430 acres of wild land. He made many improvements, and now owns 600 acres of land, about nine miles southwest of Maryville. He was married August 30, 1881, to Miss Maria Johnson, a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, born April 10, 1857. She was the daughter of Alexander and Lavinia (Shull) Johnson. The former was a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, born in 1826, and died in 1874. Her mother was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, in February, 1824. She is still living. They were married in 1849, and afterwards settled in Jefferson County. Mr. and Mrs. Wells settled in Nodaway County, Missouri, after their marriage. Mr. Wells is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and Mrs. W. of the M. E. Church.

Thomas Wells

farmer and breeder of Clydesdale horses, section 31, is a native of Huron County, Canada, was born July 31., 185 1, and is a son of Thomas and A. J. (Thompson) Wells. The former, a native of County Down, Ireland, was born in 1808, and died October 23, 1878. His mother was born in County Armaugh, Ireland, in 1808. They married in 1830, and emigrated to Huron County, Canada, in 1832, and settled on a farm. The senior Wells died, but his wife still lives at the old homestead. The subject of this sketch passed his youthful days and received his education in his native county. He was married October n, 1875, to Miss Maggie E. Scott, a native of Huron County, Canada, born January 31, 185 1. She is a daughter of Robert and Agnes (Dixon) Wells. Her father was a native of Roxboro, Scotland, born in October, 18 12. Her mother was born in the same place, May 24, 18 15. With their parents they emigrated to Huron County, Canada, in 1833. They were married December 3, 1836, and settled in Nickillop, Huron County, Canada. The father still resides at the old homestead. The mother died October 26, 1880. Mrs. Wells spent' her younger days in her native county, and graduated at the normal school at Toronto, Canada, in July, 1871. Mr. and Mrs. Wells came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled near where they now reside, about nine miles southwest of Maryville. The farm consists of 186 acres of improved land. They are both members of the Presbyterian Church. They have three children : William, born December 25, 1876; Agnes, born December 31, 1879, and Jennie M., born December 1, 1881.

was born in Oxford County, Canada, in 1842. He completed his education at the University at Toronto, from which institution he was graduated in 1859. He studied medicine in Woodstock, Canada, with Dr. Fred. Scott, who, -since that time, has been a surgeon in the United States Army. After two thorough courses of lectures at the Michigan University, Ann Arbor, Dr. Burtch graduated, in 1866. He settled in Fillmore, Andrew County, Missouri, in 1866, and lived there six years. He has had a large practice in Andrew, Holt and Nodaway Counties,, and, in October, 1881, he located at Maitland, Holt County, where he has settled permanently.

publisher and proprietor of the Maitland Independent, is a native of Tazwell County, Illinois, and was born on a farm four miles east of Fort Clark, now Peoria, on the 15th day of August, 1833. He spent his younger days in assisting his father on the farm, devoting his evenings to study. When eighteen years of age he purchased an outfit and followed prairie breaking with an ox-team until he was twenty-two years old. In 1855 he entered a college in his native county, prosecuting his studies for some four years. In 1861 he responded to his country's call, and enlisted in Company K, Eleventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was on guard duty at Bird's Point. He was discharged the following August. On the 2d of the same month Mr. Moulton re-enlisted in the Sixteenth United States Infantry, receiving his discharge on the 2d of October, 1864. He then returned to Illinois and engaged in teaching school till the fall of 1867, when he moved to Atchison County, Missouri, settling on a farm. In 1878 he purchased the Riverton Enterprise. After a few months he moved to .Clarinda, Iowa, and established the Nodaway Chief. In February,' 1881, he sold out and moved to Maitland, Holt County, Missouri, where he has since continued to publish an interesting, spicy and instructive paper. Mr-. Moulton was married April 20, 1865, to Miss Roxie A. Mette, a native of Wood County, Illinois. She was born in 1844. They have one child : Ernest, born October 12, 1866.

E. R. Pratt

liveryman, is a native of Ontario County, New York, and was born on the 9th day of April, 1844. He spent his boyhood days and received a good common school education in his native county. He enlisted on the 28th day of July, 1862, in Company E, One Hundred and Twentysixth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry. He was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, was paroled and sent to Camp Douglas, at Chicago, Illinois, where he was exchanged after some two months. He then joined his regiment at Culpeper Court House, Virginia, and was discharged in February, 1863, at Convalescent Camp, Virginia. He re-enlisted on the 31st day of January, 1864, in Company E, Fourth New York Volunteer Artillery, and was with General Grant through the Wilderness and at the surrender of General Lee on the 9th day of April, 1865. Mr. Pratt was discharged June 22, 1865, after which he returned to his native place, and in the following November went to Denver, Colorado, and engaged in farming and freighting. In September, 1874, he arrived in Nodaway County, Missouri, with a drove of Colorado cattle, and settled in Graham, purchasing some stock and a stable. Thus he began the livery business, and in September, 188 r, he purchased a stable in Maitland, and associated with him William B. Bohart. They are now known under the firm name of Pratt & Bohart. He was married in 1875 to Miss Ellen McRoberts, a native of Marion County, Indiana. They have two children, Clifton B. and Edward B.

Io32 Biographical R. I. Rea

attorney, is a native of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and was born on the jd of September, 1843, near Newcastle. In later years, with his parents, he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled on a farm in section 2j, that is now owned by Lewis Andrews. The journey here was long and tedious, coming by steamboat to St. Louis, then shipping on the boat " Kansas" for what is now St. Joseph, it being late in the fall. When they arrived at Weston, by the pure meanness on the part of the captain, they were made to land, and were obliged to go by wagon to St. Joseph. There Mr. Rea remained some three months, and then moved to Nodaway County, locating three miles south of Graham. Here the subject of this sketch received a good education, attending the Highland University of Kansas in 1859-60. He responded to his country's call for troops during the war, by enlisting in the Sixth Missouri, on the 16th day of October, 1861. He was discharged in May, 1862, and re-enlisted in the same year in the Thirteenth Kansas Volunteer Infantry, being mustered out on July 28, 1865, at Leavenworth, Kansas. Having prepared himself for the legal profession, he was admitted to the bar in August, 1879, and began the practice of law at Maitland, in 1880. His honest}- as a man and his ability as an attorney, are of the highest order. Mr. Rea was married on the 16th day of October, 1867, to Miss Belle McRoberts, a native of Marion County, Indiana. Their family consists of two children, Eddie and Maud.

James C. Smock

of the firm of Smock, Owens & Co., dealers in groceries, queensware, etc., is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, born July 13, 1861, and is the son of Henry and Sarah (Linville) Smock. His father was a native of Bartholomew Count)-, Indiana, and his mother of Missouri. His father died in 1863, and his mother in 1868. From this date he made his home with relatives in Nodaway Count}-, receiving a good common school education. In 1876 he commenced his mercantile experience in the employ of G. D. Mowry, at Graham, and soon after with M. M. Dougherty, and the next year with Baublits, Snyder & Co., for two years. In September, 1880, he was with S. S. Dougherty for one year, next in the employ of the Home Insurance Company, and in October, i88l, associated himself with Isaac Owens in the grocery business at Maitland. Being deprived of a father's and mother's care in youth, he has profited by the advice and counsel of those older than himself, and in whatever position he has been placed, lie has proven himself a straightforward and reliable business man.

Joseph R. Stone

dealer in harness, saddles, trunks, valises, is a native of Atchison County, Missouri, was born January 30, 1859, an<^ is a son of J. R. and M. S. (White) Stone, who settled in Atchison County, Missouri, in 1857. Joseph, with his parents, moved to Worth County, Missouri, in i860, and remained till 1864, when he went to St. Joseph, and lived there till 1865. Thence to Plattsville, Iowa, and, in 1866, he located at Graham. Here his father carried on the harness and saddle business till 1879, when he moved to Burlington Junction. Joseph received a good education at Graham, and, when but a boy, began working at the harness business, and, after his father's removal, he opened a shop in Graham, and did a good business. November 10, 1880, he came to Maitland, and now commands a large trade. Miss Lydia Eberlin became his wife. She is a native of Wisconsin, born the 7th of August, 1861, and is the daughter of Thiebant and Mary E. (Hamm) Eberlin. Her father is a native of Germany, born October 14, 1826. Her mother was born in France, October 15, 1825. They were married April 25, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Stone settled at Maitland after their marriage. Mr. Stone is a member of Hesperian Lodge No. 189, I. O. O. F., also of Lodge No. 202, A. O. U. W.

Addendum-City Of Maryville Mrs. E. P. Powell

An attempted historical review of the public schools of Maryville, would be incomplete without at least a brief review of the services of perhaps one of the most accomplished and thorough female instructors, that ever participated in imparting knowledge to Maryville young people. In the year 1876, the educational interests of Maryville had reached a crisis. Competent teachers were in demand. The question was, shall teacher and pupil be fettered by the old systems ? Shall the systems of antiquity continue to be instilled into the juvenile mind, as the exclusive models of excellency ? Professor Charles, then in charge, favored a new departure. Who should be his assistants in the new enterprise ? Among others, he wisely selected Mrs. E. I'. Powell, who was his most trusted advisor. They condemned the old theory as cold and narrow, and opposed alike to the true interests of literature and progress. Together they pointed out and held to .view the vast changes in thought, habits and manners, in morality and religion, which separated the present age from former ages. In other words, that to follow exclusively and blindly in the footsteps of ancient authors and aged systems, was to repress all originality and creative power ; that the mind should enjoy freedom, which was necessary to its development. The new departure was determined upon, and Mrs. Powell took charge of the third department, where she continued for two years, giving universal satisfaction. On account of her superior literary entertainments and proficiency she was then promoted to the position of assistant principal, which position she held and enriched with her mature learning and fidelity until, as a matter of her own choice, she declined to longer occupy. Mrs. Powell's maiden name was Scylla Cartright. She was born in the State of New Jersey, in the year 1849. Her early education began at Matamoras, Pennsylvania. She was afterwards a close student at Fremont, Indiana, and in 1864, graduated at the head of her class at the college of Calva, Illinois, under the supervision of that distinguished educator and scholar, S. M. Etter. Not satisfied with her acquirements then so ample, she, in 1865, studied and mastered the Pestilozzian system of imparting knowledge to her pupils, the utility of which had been demonstrated by the most distinguished educators of Switzerland. This method she adopted and pursued with marked success for nearly three years in the states of Indiana and Illinois. In 1868, she was united in marriage with Mr. E. P. Powell, one of Nodaway's most prominent stock shippers. In 1869, she, with her husband, came to Nodaway County, where they have since resided. As a teacher Mrs. Powell was a rigid disciplinarian, yet there was a vein of kindness in her nature, a personal magnetism that fascinated and attached her pupils to her and inspired them with confidence and energy in the pursuit of their studies. Her literary attainments are of the highest order, her honor for mental enslavement is marked, her love of intellectual freedom is one of her leading characteristics, and many regrets there are that she conchided to abandon a profession for which she is so eminently qualified.

Source changes here: from Past and Present of Nodaway County, Missouri, by B.F. Bowen & Company. 4n, published 1910; 1,134 words in this source stream.

Monroe Township

Monroe township is in the extreme southwestern corner of the county, and comprises forty-four square miles, being bounded on the north by Green township, on the east by Polk and Hughes townships, on the south by Holt county, Missouri, and Hughes township, Nodaway county, and on the west by Atchison county.

The chief reason assigned in the petition asking for the organization of this township, which was effected in 1881, was that inhabitants had so far to go to cast their vote on election days. February 12, 1881, the county court ordered :

"That a municipal township be established out of parts of Green and Hughes townships, to be known and designated as Monroe township, in said county, to be composed of the following territory, to-wit : Commencing at the southwest corner of section 15, township 63, range 38, thence east with section line eleven miles to the southeast corner of section 17, in township 63, range 36. thence north with section line four miles, to the northeast corner of section 32, township 64, range 36, thence west eleven miles, to the south¬ west corner of section 34, township 64, range 38, thence south four miles south of line dividing Atchison and Nodaway counties, to place of beginning. It is further ordered by the court, that Skidmore be designated as the voting place for said township."

Thus it will be seen that the township is in the form of a parallelogram. The general features are similar to those of Green township. The eastern part of this township rises gradually from the river, while the western part rises gently toward the west. Nodaway river courses through this township from north to south, dividing it nearly in the middle. Florida creek empties into the river from the northeast, and Hickory creek and Hutchinson's branch from the west. There has been one mill site improved within the township, that near Skidmore.

Early Settlers

Among the first settlers to invade this part of the county was William Bunton, who came in 1840 and opened up a farm one and a fourth mile north¬ east of where Skidmore was later platted. Two miles to the northwest of

Past And Present

Skidmore settled William Dotson. James Curl. Richard Miller and James Fulkerson next made settlements. In 1847 William V. Smith bought Fulker¬ son's claim. Monroe Cotrel settled on his claim, two miles southeast of pres¬ ent Skidmore, but later sold to William Broyles, and he sold to Robert Bagley.

In 1845 Joseph Huntsucker claimed land three miles northeast of present Skidmore, but subsequently sold to Thomas Davis, now long deceased. About 1850 Hugh D. McDonald entered forty acres of what \fas known as a part of Burr Oak Grove. He sold to Thomas Hayes in 1853, whose two sons and two sons-in-law settled in and near the grove.

The settlers with dates of their coming to this township are as follows : William Bunten, 1840; William Dotson. 1840; James Curl, 1844; Richard Miller, 1844; James Fulkerson, 1844; Monroe Cotrel, 1844; Peter Noffsinger, 1845; Joseph Huntsucker, 1845; William V. Smith, 1847; William Broyles, 1847; Thomas Davis, 1847; Irving Hall. 1850; John Owens, 1850; Adam Turhune, 1850; Hugh D. McDonald, 1850; James T. Haynes, John S. Grigs¬ by, John G. Hayes, Alonzo Coston, Noah Mast, Wesley Clark, 1850; Thomas Hayes, 1853; I. D. Wheeler, 1856; Robert Bagby, 1857; Patterson Hughes, 1857; Thomas Mayhew, 1858; Martin Skidmore, 1861.

The village of Skidmore, in this township, is situated eleven miles south of Burlington Junction, at the exact center of its territory and a half mile east of the Nodaway river. The land on which the place is situated was origi¬ nally the property of M. Skidmore, who gave the Nodaway Valley Railroad Company twenty acres to locate a station near the same. The railroad was built in 1880. completed August 15th of that year. No townsite company was formed, but Mr. Skidmore laid off a townsite early in June or July, 1880.

The first building was a grocery store erected by H. H. Joy, who moved a stock of goods from Union Valley, commencing business at Skidmore Sep¬ tember 1, 1880. Other business interests were at once added to the new ham¬ let and a Methodist Episcopal church edifice was completed in July, 1881. The Methodist church South completed one in October of the same year. The schools and churches are mentioned in the Educational and Church chap¬ ters of this volume.

The earliest birth in Skidmore was a son to Mr. and Mrs. George Man¬ chester, born November 11, 1880. The first death was that of a son of H. H. Joy, November 11, 1880. The earliest marriage was that uniting Hamil¬ ton Diffinbaugh and Ary Bell Parrish, by Squire Thomas L. Howden.

As a trading point, Skidmore has always been excellent. As early as 1881 the firm of Markland, Earls & Company sold twenty-seven thousand dollars worth of merchandise, while others did as well in proportion.

As to early milling interests, it should be stated that in 1851 Messrs. Downing & Terhune erected a grist mill on the waters of the Nodaway river, near the present site of Skidmore. It was styled the Downing Mills. Mr. Skidmore purchased the same in 1864, and sold in a short time to G. M. Nash and Hulett Burnett, who continued to operate the mill until 1872, when Nash Brothers built a more modern flouring mill. This at once be¬ came of great value to the farmers of the southwestern portion of Nodaway county.

According to the census returns in 1880, Skidmore had a population of about four hundred people. Its population in 1900 was reported as five hundred and sixty, which has materially increased since that date.

Among the early business and professional factors of Skidmore may be remembered the names of : The depot agent. John Cox, Julia Drumm, mil¬ linery; Squire Finney, hotel and livery; T. L. Howden, justice of the peace; H. M. Hutt, physician and druggist; Charles Impey, physician and druggist; T. L. Marlin, hardware dealer; Charles Spear, grain dealer and James Wood, blacksmith.

Dodges - Masonic, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (and the Rebekah degree), Modern Woodmen, (Neighbors and Hustlers' Auxiliaries), the so¬ cial orders of Neighbors Club, Commercial Club and the Northwestern Farm¬ ers' Corn Growers Association.

The postoffice was established about 1879-80 and the postmasters have been in the following order: Harvey Joy, Benjamin Campbell, James Roach, Carrie Roach, H. A. C. Hasty, T. L. Howden. George Stoolfer. Under Mr. Howden's administration the office advanced from a cost to the government of about four hundred dollars in eleven years, to a cost of six thousand one hundred and fifty dollars. During that period five rural routes were estab¬ lished, three of twenty-four miles run, one of twenty-seven miles and one of twenty-six miles.