Nishnabotna Township (part 5 of 5)

Mr. Porter's parents were Henry and Lydia (Majors) Porter, natives of the state of Maryland, a nd he was born in Alleghany county of that state, Feb. 2, 1839, and is the tenth of a family of eleven children. Until he was eight years old he was with his parents on a farm in Ohio, where they had moved from their native state when he (Ambrose) was five years old. After residing on the farm in Ohio about three years his father died and his mother moved to town. At the age of seventeen he began working at the carpenter's trade, which occupation he followed until he entered the army. However, in 1858 he came to Atchison county, Missouri, and engaged in farming in connection with carpentering. On Oct. 14. 1861, he enlisted in the six-months service of the Union army, and was mustered out in February, 1862: re-enlisted March 5, 1862, in the 5th Missouri, and was mustered out June 22, 1863. Veteranized in the 12th Missouri cavalry; commissioned First Lieutenant in the 88th IT. S. C. I., and was later transferred to the 3rd U. S. C. H.; was finally mustered oiit April 30,1866. He is a member of James Karnes Post, G. A. R., Rock Port, Mo., and his government recognizes his services in the civil conflict by ha ving his name enrolled on the pension list. That he diil his duty as a soldier and was exceptionally brave in the performance thereof is a matter of remark by his old comrades when they recount the incidents of war times. On one occasion did he especially distin¬ guish himself. The command in which he was serving had driven a regiment under General Forest across the Talahatchie river, in Mississippi, when the Colonel rode in front of the firing line and called for volunteers to swim across the river and get a flat-boat, so that the river could be crossed and the enemy pursued. This was an exceedingly dangerous undertaking, considering that there was con¬ tinuous and heavy firing by the enemy on the opposite side of the stream. The horse which the colonel rode was shot while he called for volunteers. Mr. Porter and three others responded to the call and plunging into the river, swam across and got the boat. On the day following, the brave volunteers were called in front of the army and publicly complimented. Regarding tins incident the

Spfc'I \i ORDER No- It is hereby ordered by the commanding officer that Lieutenant Clias T .-p-h < >f Co P, Sergeant Ambrose Porter of Co. D, Sergeant Clias. Montgomery of Co. B, and Pm ate George Mann of CoTd, are hereby recommended for bravery for crossingthe Talahatchie river unc ei heavy fire of enemy posted on opposite bank.

' Attest -Lieut and Adj. Keregan; Geo. Steck, Second Lieut, Co. D, 12th Reg. Mo. 1 ol. Cav. On this occasion the following gentlemen from Atchison county were present: James Gaffney, Geo. Steck, Jos. O'Neal, Jacob Fox, John Fox, B. F. Plasters, Ansel Steck-and Geo. Redinger; also

Mr Porter was appointed agent of the K. C., St, Joe & C. B. It. R. Co., at Phelps ( it;s , m i , which ppsition he held twenty years, to the satisfaction of the company and its patrons. For years this was the only railroad line in the county and Phelps City was the main shipping point, and m the capacity above mentioned Mr. Porter became favorably known all over the county. He was Justice of the Peace of Templeton township ten years and a member of the Phelps City town board eleven years Where his residence is located in Phelps City he owns a block of ground. His residence, m size, is 18xJ2 feet, and 14x18 feet, 1% stories; also a barn and all necessary outbuildings. He also owns the Dewey Hotel in Phelps City, the dimensions of same being 36x36 feet, two stories, and 34x16 feet, one story, with four lots; also owns two tenant houses and seven lots in the same town.

In October, 1867, Mr. Porter and Miss Mary A. Worthington were united in marriage at Memphis. Tenn. Mrs. Porter died July 26, 1901. She was a very estimable lady and was beloved by her neigh¬ bors and friends. Mr. Porter is an active member of the Catholic church, as was also his wife. Mr.

John S. Plumb

JOHN S. PLUMB was born in Warren county, Iowa, on Feb. 14th, 1856, the son of Jacob and Matilda Plumb, and the third in afamily of five children. He was raised on a farm in Iowa and located on a farm in Kansas in 1878. In 1883 he came to Atchison county, Missouri, locating near Nishnabotna. After living there six years he bought and moved to his present farm, consisting of 149 acres, in sections 29 and 32, township 64, range 40, three miles west of Fairfax.

Mrs. Plumb is a member of the Christian church. Mr. Plumb belongs to the Fairfax camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. Politically he is a Democrat. In the office of school director he has served several terms.

Besides attending the district schools their sons, Lewis and Frank, attended the Fair¬ fax high school and Frank graduated therefrom. He has taught several terms of school in the county.

Mr. Plumb's farm is very nicely improved, the house being of the following dimensions: 14x28 feet, two stories, and 16x16 feet, one story; the barn, in size, is 24x24 feet, with 12-foot posts; buggy shed and implement house, 11x20 feet; also other necessary out¬ buildings and an orchard, vineyard and small fruit.

Residence Of John F. D. Peck

FRANCIS DAVID PECK, of Lincoln township, is a native of Atchison county. He was born on Sept. 16, 1865, on the farm where he now lives. His parents, Edgerton E. and Hannah Peck, natives of Canada, located in Atchison county in 1858, on the land which the subject of this sketch now owns and occupies. His father, at the time of his death, however, owned 525 acres of land and had acquired considerable other property. He was President of the Farmers' Bank of Westboro and was one of the organizers of the First National Bank at Shenandoah, la. He died on March 15th, 1903. His wife pre¬ ceded him to the beyond in 1885.

The subject of this sketch began farming for himself at the age of nineteen years. He now owns 160 acres in section 5, township 64, range 39, three and one-half miles north¬ west of Westboro. The house on his farm, in size, is 28x32 feet, 1% stories, and 12x14 feet, one story, with a porch on three sides of the house. The barn, in size, is 30x42 feet, with 10-foot posts, and a 30-foot shed on one side. There is also a granary, cribs, sheds, scales, arch cellar and a good orchard.

Mr. Peck and Miss Carrie Bailey were united in marriage at Westboro, Mo., on Nov. 24th, 1887. Mrs'. Peck is a daughter of Samuel P. and Lavina Bailey, and was born at Washington, la., March 21st, 1868. Her parents, deceased, resided in Atchison county several years. Her father was a native of Ohio - her mother of Pennsylvania.

Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peck, four of whom are living, as follows: Renric, born Feb. 25, 1894; Kyle, born Feb. 8, 1898; Crete, born Jan. 25, 1900; Eldon, born April 5, 1903. Four of the children died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Peck are members of the M. E. church. Mr. Peck was educated in the home schools and in the college at Shenandoah, la. Politically Mr. Peck is a Republican.

AUGUST WILLIAM ROLF is another of the. prosperous German farmers of Polk town¬ ship who lias acquired a splendid farm and home with every comfort. He was born in Orsnabruck, Hanover, Germany, .June 20th, 1856, the son of Christian Rudolph and Agnes Rolf, and the second of seven children.

He came from Germany to Atchison county in 1 880, working on a farm the first year and renting a farm the second year. In 1 882 he bought 80 acres of his present farm, for 1 31 per acre. He now owns 225 acres, in sections 5 .and 8, township 66, range 40, nine miles west of Westboro. The size of the house on this farm is 18x32 ft, and 14x30 ft., two stories. The dimensions of the barn are 16x32 Jgg$f with 16-foot posts, and an addition 20x32 feet; hay-barn, 24x40 feet, with 20-foot post s'; scales, tenant house, two orchards of

Mr. and Mrs. Rolf are members of St.John's German Lutheran church, of which organ - izntion Mr. Rolf was formerly Treasurer. Mr. Rolf is Republican in politics, lie has been clerk of the school district in which he lives several years.

THOMAS B. RANKIN, farmer and stock-raiser, of Colfax township, was born in Warren county, Illinois, August 24, 1860, the son of Alexander and Jane Rankin, and the fourth child in a family of five. He was with his parents until in his twentieth year, on the farm. However, he taught one term of school. In February, 1881, he came to Atchison county, locating in what is now Colfax township. He bought 160 acres of the splendid farm which he lives upon at present, paying #13 per acre for same. His farm now consists of 560 acres, in sections 15, 16 and 22, township 65, range 39, four and one-half miles east of Tarkio. This is one of the best improved farms in the county, with beautiful lawns and meadows, commodious and modern buildings, and also sheds, scales, wind-mills and all necessary improvements for a model farm. The house in which Mr. Rankin resides is of 1 % stories, 28x40 feet in size; is heated bjr a furnace and supplied with water. Sur¬ rounding it is a spacious and beautiful lawn. The main barn, in size, is 54x78 feet and 20 feet to the eaves. There is also a neat barn near the house, in which are kept driving and saddle horses. The erection of another large barn is contemplated. There are also three tenant houses on the farm. The accompanying view shows well the attractive and wellarranged premises.

At Monmouth, Ill., on Feb. 15th, 1883, Mr. Rankin and Miss Edith Owens were united in marriage. Mrs. Rankin is a daughter of James and Mary T. Owens and was born in Warren county, Illinois, on Sept. 16th, 1862. Herfather was anative of Ohio - her mother of Kentucky. She was educated in the high school at Lyons, la., and Mr. Rankin at Monmouth, Ill. They have four children, namely: John Owen, born April 17, 1884; Mary, born Feb. 22, 1887; William Nelson, born March 8, 1889; Lois, born Feb. 13, 1894.

Mr. Rankin is a member of the United Presbyterian church, while Mrs. Rankin belongs to the Christian church. Politically, Mr. Rankin is a Prohibitionist, and he was a delegate to the state Prohibition convention in 1902. He has held the office of director of the home school district several terms.

Mr. Rankin is an up-to-date farmer and stock-raiser. He makes a specialty of Short¬ horn cattle and his public sales of same at Omaha, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo., are pat¬ ronized by leading stockmen all over the country.

BRET ALLEN RICHARDS, of Polk township, was born in Atchison county, Missouri, March 18, 1873. He is a son of John and Elizabeth Richards and is fifth in a family of eleven children. His whole life has been passed in Atchison county. He was with his parents on the farm until in his 22nd year, when he began farming for himself. He owns a well-improved and well-kept farm of 80 acres, in section 31, township 06, range -10, eight miles northeast of Rock Port.

His house, in size, is 11x28 feet, 1% stories; barn, 32x10 feet in size, with 16-foot posts, also arch cellar, cribs, sheds, smokehouse, etc., and an orchard and vineyard. Mr. Rich¬ ards expects to feed cattle in the future. During the past year he marketed 120 head of

Richards is a daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth Stickerod and was born in Atchison county on Jan. 13th, 1876. To Mr. and Mrs. Richards three children have been born, one one of whom is living - Eoren Cecil, born Nov. 21, 1895. Two children died in infancy .

Mrs. Richards is a member of the Christian church at Linden. Mr. Richards is a mem¬ ber of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Watson. In politics he is a Democrat, At present he is a director of his school district. Besides attending the district school Mr. Richards also attended the Western Normal College at Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Richards' education was finished at St. Scholastic Convent, Atchison, Ivans.

C. R. Rolf

CHRISTIAN R. ROLF was born in Germany on Feb. 26th, 1854, the son of Rudolph and Bensman Rolf, and the oldest in a family of seven children. He emigrated from his native land in his nineteenth year, locating in Boscabel county, Wisconsin. After a residence there of four years he came to Atchison county, Missouri, and worked as a farm hand. In 1878 he bought eighty acres of the farm he owns and lives upon at present, pay¬ ing #10 per acre for same. He now owns one of the best farms in the county, comprising 290 acres, in sections 8, 9 and 17, township 66, range 40, seven miles west of Westboro. This is an especially well improved farm. The residence is of the following dimensions: 1 8x36 feet, two stories, and 16x28 feet, one story. The barn, in size, is 40x44 feet, with 16-foot posts, and with a basement underneath. The barn will hold 60 tons of hay. There is also a hay barn, in size 24x40 feet and 20 feet high. Also cribs, sheds, scales and other improvements necessary for conducting such a farm, as well as an orchard and vineyard. Mr. Rolf feeds 50 to 75 head of cattle and about 100 head of hogs annually.

Mr. Rolf takes an active part in local politics and is considered one of the Republican leaders in the county. He was elected to serve as County Judge from the North District in 1895-97, which position he filled Avith honor to himself and the county. He has also served his school district in the capacity of director. He is President of the Farmers' Bank of Westboro, as Avell as a director and stockholder of the same.

EKIvE EIvKEN ROSENBOHM, farmer, of Benton township, was born in Hanover, Ger¬ many, March 4th, 1854, the son of Ekke and Anna Rosenbohm. He emigrated from the fatherland in 1869, locating on the Missouri bottom, and there he has since lived, with the exception of about eighteen months in the state of Illinois.

He was united in marriage with Maria Rossmiller, daughter of Eilert and Gracie Rossmiller, on Dec. 4th, 1880. She was born in Maynard county, Illinois, on Oct. 28th, 1864. Of this union nine children were born, eight of whom are living, namely: Anna Mary, born May 30, 1883; Eilert Ekke, born March 18, 1885; Gracie, born March 12. 1888rTrink'a, born Sept. 23, 1890; John Ekken, born April 7, 1893; Edith May, born July 19, 18955 Albert Jacob, born Nov. 14, 1897; Angeline, born Dec. 14, 1903; Gracie, born March 18, 1881, died July 9, 1881.

Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbohm are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church, in Benton township, Mr. Rosenbohm being President of the church board, lie is Democratic in politics and has represented his township in several county conventions. He was once elected Constable of Benton township, but did not qualify, and was also elected school

Mr. Rosenbohm owns and lives upon a farm of 200 acres, in sections 24 and 2.), town¬ ship 64, range 42, one mile south of Langdon. His residence, in size, is 18x28 feet, l1/ stories, and 12x14 feet, one story; also a granary and shop, 21x30 feet in size; barn, 19x40 feet; one of the best arch cellars in the county, in size 17x30 feet, and other needed im¬ provements. Mr. Rosenbohm feeds his grain to stock of his own raising and markets about thirty head of hogs annually.

Residence And Family Of E . E . Rosenbohm Eilert Rossmiller

ROSSMILLER was born in Hanover, Germany, Aug. 6, 1831, the oldest of a - - family of nine children. His parents were Albert and Gracie Rossmiller. The subject of this sketch came from Germany to the United States in 1854, locating at Lebanon, St. Clair county, Illinois. He farmed there two years and then went to Petersburg, Bernard county, Illinois. Remained there until in the year 1865, when he came to Atchison county, Missouri, locating in the Missouri valley, where he bought 120 acres of land at $18 per acre. His home farm, in section 28, township 64, range 42, three miles southwest of Langdon, comprises 240 acres of fine land. There is a neat one-story cottage on the farm, the dimensions being 16x43 feet, 14x14 feet and 16x16 feet, with porch. The barn is 36x60 feet in size, with 14-foot posts. There is also a smoke-house, granary, sheds, cribs, wind-mill, and all necessary improvements for a first-class farm, and an orchard large enough to supply the familv with fruit. Mr. Rossmiller also owned forty acres of land which went into the Missouri river several years ago, and which is now coming back to him. He has ten acres of timber land in section 33, township 64, range 42, and a fine 150- acre farm, 2% miles east of Rock Port.

On March 12, 1858, Mr. Rossmiller and Miss Gracie Remers were united in marriage in Bernard county, Illinois. She was born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 9th, 1833, the third child in a family of six. Her parents were Jacob E. and Maggie Remers. Her father died in the United States.

To Mr. and Mrs. Rossmiller were born eight children, six of whom are living, namely: Albert, born Jan. 7, 1860; Jacob, born April 7, 1862; Mary, wife of EkkeRosenbohm, born Oct. 28, 1864; Gracie, wife of Win. LaHue, born March 12, 1867; Trinka, wife of Otto Luhrs, born June 14, 1869; Harmon, born Aug. 2, 1871. Annie, born Jan. 7, 1875, died in 1879. Another child died in infancy. Albert farms in Hitchcock county, Nebraska, where he owns about 1,000 acres of land. Jacob has 480 acres of land in Nebraska and 320 acres in Oklahoma. Harmon makes his home with his parents and helps his father conduct the farm. They market about fifty head of fat cattle annually and about seventy - five fat hogs, and always have a surplus of grain and stock on hand.

Mr. and Mrs. Rossmiller are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church, and Mr. Rossmiller has been Secretary of that organization. In politics he is a Republican. He was director of his school district about sixteen years.

Home Of File R T Ross M Iler John A. Rankin

TQHN A. RANKIN, farmer, of Colfax township, was born in Warren county, Illinois, on J March 11th, 1868. He is a son of Alexander and Jane G. Rankin and is the youngest of five children. He came from Illinois to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1889, and bought eighty acres of the land which he now owns, paying #16 per acre for same. He now owns 380 acres in section 21, township 65, range 39, and in section 19, township 65, range 38. His home is four miles east of Tarkio, and a beautiful place it is, with its neat and wellkept buildings, lawns and fences. The house is of I Y> stories, in size 20x30 feet, and one story 10x24 feet; barn, 60x64 feet, with 20-foot posts. There is also a carriage house, granary, cribs, tenant house, small barn and scales, and an orchard large enough to supply a family. Mr. Rankin makes a specialty of raising thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle, Shrop¬ shire sheep, and jacks and jennets. He is a successful and up-to-date farmer and stockraiser.

On March 19, 1889, Mr. Rankin and Miss Myrtle Sigafoos were united in marriage. Mrs Rankin is a daughter of Henry and Flora Sigafoos, natives of New York, and was born in Warren county, Illinois, March 12, 1870. Mrs. Rankin was educated in the col¬ lege at Monmouth, Ill. Mr. Rankin attended Tarkio College. They are members of the United Presbyterian church at Tarkio, in which organization Mr. Rankin is an Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Rankin have three children - Irene, Henry and Louise.

Politically Mr. Rankin is a Prohibitionist, and in 1902 he was the nominee of his party for the office of Representative of Atchison county.

Homio Of John A. Rankin C. H, Rolf

CHRISTOPHER HENRY ROLE, son of Henry and Eliza Rolf, was born in Hanover, Germany, May 31, 1865, and is second in a family of five children. In his eighteenth year he emigrated from the fatherland, locating at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked in a dairy a while. He then spent one summer in Atchison county, Missouri, and one sum¬ mer in Nebraska and Wyoming, after which he returned to Atchison county and worked as a farm hand one year, 'in 1888 he bought eighty acres of land. He now owns and lives upon a fine farm of 240 acres. Like most farmers in the German settlement of Polk town¬ ship, he has prospered. His farm is situated in section 1 t . township 66, lange 40, eight miles west of Westboro. His house is of the following dimensions: 16x32 feet, two stor¬ ies, and 16x28 feet, 1% stories; barn, 40x40 feet, with 16-foot posts; hay-shed, 24x40 feet and 18 feet high; tenant house; crib, 24x40 feet in size, with 16-foot shed on the side; other outbuildings, scales, etc., and an orchard and vineyard of sufficient size to supply the family with fruit. He markets annually about two car-loads of cattle and about eighty head of hogs.

Mr. Rolf was married to Miss Mary Broermann, daughter of Gerhard and Catherine Broermann, on Oct. 24th, 1889. She was born in Hanover, Germany, June 21st, 1870. To Mr. and Mrs. Rolf were born nine children, five of whom are living, namely: Harry, born Sept. 6, 1891; Arthur, born March 30, 1894; Martin, born March 7, 1897; Leta, born Nov. 24, 1901; Lee, born April 18, 1904. Those dead are Willie, Edward, Alice and Leta. Mrs. Rolf died July 12th, 1904.

Mr. And Mrs. Chris. Rolf The Rolf Home

T TFZEKIAH 0 ROBERSON, of Polk township, was born in Henderson county, Tennes- H see on Oct 22nd, 1851, the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Roberson. In his sixth year he emigrated to Missouri with his parents, and in 1865 made his home permanently in AtcMson county. His excellent judgment was early in evidence, and, by economy and mLd management, he was not long in getting a start, and for years has been known as one of the leading farmers and stock-feeders of the county and Northwest Missouri Altoo-ether he owns 1,250 acres of land in the county. His home farm is exceptionally well improved The residence is of the following dimensions: 14x36 feet and 20x34 feet, two stories and comprises ten rooms. The barn, in size, is 33x40 feet. There are also cribs, stock-sheds scales and all necessary improvements for operating a large farm and feeding cattle and hogs extensively. He markets annually, on an average, about oOO head of fat yaron Benedict. She is a daughter of A. S. and Nancy Noblitt, pioneers of Polk township, tnd was born in that township on Oct. 21st, 1849. Mr. and Mrs Roberson have five children namely: Rosa Belle, born Dec. 12, 1875; Charles 0., born March 2, 18 < ' > Ber* born Sept 27, 1879; Leora, born July 9,1886. One child, Lulu born Sept. 29 1881, d^ed Oct 10, 1883. Mrs. Roberson has one child by her first marriage-Elmma A. Bene¬ dict now Mrs. Henry Boettner, born March 3, 1867. She attended school at Peru, Neb.

The voung men are also successful farmers and stock-feeders and shrewd business men. Charles 6 is Vice-President of the Farmers' Bank of Rock Port. After attending the dis¬ trict school Mr and Mrs. Roberson's children attended educational institutions as follows- The youno- men attended Tarldo College, both graduating from the commercial depart¬ ment of that institution; the eldest daughter, Belle, attended high school at Hamburg, la., the youngest daughter, Leora, attended high school at Rock Port,

IX county, Missouri, on Jan. 4th. 1857, the son of Samuel 0. and Elizabeth Robertson- His parents came from Hay county. Missouri, in 1844, and located on the Missouri bottom. The whole life of the subject of this sketch has been passed in Atchison county. In Richard's eighth --per 1 L hither died, and he lived on the farm until in his twenty-first year. , - either died and he commenced farming on his own account.

In the year 1 8*4 he located four miles east of Tarkio, where he farmed until in 1 894, when lie be°un work for Dr. Baker, selling his medicines, in which business he has made a decided success. He has a nice home, one mile northeast of Tarkio, the residence being of modern design and of the following dimensions: 14x27 feet, 1% stories, and 14x16 feet, one story. Also a barn, brick cellar, necessary outbuildings and an orchard and vineyard. The resi¬ dence is beautifully located and nicely kept. Mr. Robertson and wife make a specialty of raising poultry and have some of the finest chickens we ever saw.

On Feb. 5th, 1881, Mr. Robertson was married to Miss Emma Francis Bale, daughter of Samuel A. and Mary J. (Richardson) Bale. She was born in Petersburg, Ill., Feb. 14, 1859. Mr.and Mrs. Robertson's son, R. Richard, was born Feb. 10, 1885. The young man graduated from Tarkio High School in his sixteenth year, with first honors among the boys of the class. He also attended Tarkio College.

Mr. and Mrs. Robertson are members of the Christian church at Tarkio and are active workers in same. Mr. Robertson is a member of the Masonic lodge at Tarkio and the Modern Woodmen camp at Tarkio. Mrs. Robertson is a member of the Order of Royal Neighbors and the Ladies' Aid Society. Politically, Mr. Robertson is a Democrat.

Residence Of R. B. Robertson

MENE E. ROSENBOHM, born in Hanover. Germany, Jan. 28th, 1865, is a son of Ekke and Antje Rosenbohm, and the youngest of a family of six children. He came from Germany to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1885. On March 30, 1890, he was united in marriage with Lilly Everet May, daughter of William and Mary A. May. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Nov. 14th, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbohm have seven children, namely: Johnnie, born Sept. 15, 1890; Ettie Belle, born Oct. 13, 1891; Daisy Myrtle, born Feb. 26, 1893; Charlie, born Aug. 29, 1895; Guy, born Jan. 30, 1897: Arthur, born Sept. 23, 1899; Thomas, born July 29, 1901.

Mr. Rosenbohm is a member of the German Lutheran church and Mrs. Rosenbohm is a member of the Christian church. In politics Mr. Rosenbohm favors the Republican part}'

Eugene Rhoades

ML GENE RHOADES, farmer, of Clark township, was born in Atchison county, Missouri, ^ on Dec. 2nd, 1856, the son of Littleton and Mary C. Rhoades. His father died in 1857 and was buried at Rock Port. In April, 1858, his mother moved to Saline county, Missouri, where the subject of this sketch remained until in 1875, when lie located in Atchison county, working out by the month for three years, lie then began farming for himself, on 80 acres of land, three miles southeast of Rock Port, and locating on the farm which he at present owns and lives upon in 1883. The farm comprises 160 acres and is situated in section 32, township 64, range 40, four miles southwest of Fairfax. The fact that it is one of the best kept farms in the county speaks louder than words for Mr. Rhoades' knowledge of farming. In fact, his reputation as a model farmer was responsible for his appointment as a member of the State Hoard of Agri¬ culture, which position he filled with honor to himself and the state, and at the expiration of the term he was re-appointed for a term of three years.

Mr. Rhoades' farm is well improved, the modern residence being, in size, 10x32 feet and 16x16 feet, two stories, and the building finely finished. The barn, in size, is 42x50 feet, wif li 22-foot posts. There are also other necessary outbuildings, an orchard of 150 trees and a nice vineyard. Mr. Rhoades sells the grain he does not feed to stock of his own raising. He markets about 150 head of fat hogs annually. He also makes a specialty of breeding and feeding sheep.

On Dec. 4th, 1878, Mr. Rhoades was united in marriage with Miss Mary L. Seymour, daughter of John and Jane Seymour. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on July 22nd, 1859. Her father located here in 1 843, and is yet living in the neighborhood where he located. Her mother died in 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades have four children, namely: Littleton R., born Nov. 14, 1879; Herman, born Dec. 24, 1880; Orven,born Aug. 22, 1882; Otis O., born Sept. 9, 1 888.

Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades are members of the Baptist church at Fairfax. Mr. Rhoades fraternizes with the I. 0. O. F. and K. of P. lodges at Fairfax. In the former he has held the offices of Vice Grand and Noble Grand; in the latter he has held the offices of Vice Chan¬ cellor and Chancellor.

He is an active Democrat and one of the leaders of the party in the county. He has represented his party in various conventions. In 1900 he was elected County Judge from the South District, and at the expiration of the term was elected to succeed himself. He has also served in the capacity of school director several terms. In every public trust he has deported himself to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

Old And New Residences Of Eugene Rhoades

Grant county, Wisconsin, Jan. '5, 1840. When he was quite young1 his father died, and he lived at home with his mother until he enlisted in the Union army, on June 11th. 1862. He was assign¬ ed to Co. C, 2nd Wisconsin Infantry; was in the first battle of Bull Run; was wounded in the battle of Gainesville, Aug. 2*. 1S62, and discharged on Dec. 31, 1862, on account of the wound. In 1863 he was appointed clerk in the Provo Marshal's office at Prairie Du Chene, Wis.. which position he held until in the spring of 186.1. After leaving that office he was at home until in July, 1866, when he went to the state of Alabama and clerked in the Freedman's Bureau at Huntsville. He was also in the internal revenue service there twelve and a half years as office deputy. From that position he went into the United States Marshal's office as deputy, which position he held from 1882 to 1885, when he located at Rock Port, Mo., and engaged in the abstract business, and he has been conducting that business ever since.

Mr. Raines is not only a leading business man of the city of Rock Port but he is prominent in all movements for the good of the public and is an active leader in fraternal societies. He is a member of the A. O. U. W. and has held the office of Financier of the Rock Port lodge. In the lodge of the I. O. O. H . at Rock Port he has been Treasurer several years and lias held other offices in that lodge. He has been Adjutant of James Karnes Post, G. A. R., of Rock Port, ever since the organization of the post.

He is a leading Republican of Atchison county, and is a Clay township committeeman. Was elected Treasurer of Atchison county in November, 1894; is Treasurer and Director of the Rock Port Fair Association's a Notary Public and has the agency of several insurance companies. The abstract business is conducted by John W. Raines & Co., the firm being composed of John W Raines and Wil¬ liam R. Erwin. Although Mr. Raines had but a common school education he is well read and well informed and is a fine penman and book-keeper. Penmanship -came to him naturally and his peculiar style of vertical writing is beautiful.

On Jan. 16, 1870, Mr. Raines and Miss Mary Lakin were united in holy matrimony at Huntsville, Ala. Mrs. Raines is the only child of A. S. and Axsie Lakin, and was born June 2'st. 1839. Her father was a noted Methodist minister, having held several important charges in different parts of the United States, and in the army he was known as "the fighting parson," as he fought as well as prayed, although he was chaplain and not supposed to take a stand on the firing line. The last church pas¬ torate held by him was the Methodist Episcopal at Rock Port. He died in Rock Port in 1890. Rev. Lakin and his wife were natives of the state of New York.

Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Raines, four of whom are living, namely: Mary Edith, born July 17, 1872; Herbert Lakin, born March 23, 1874; Earl N., born June 8, 1875; Laura Theodosia Evaline, born Feb. 24, 1877. Wilfern, born Feb. 6, 1880, died Nov. 3, 1880.

Miss Edith graduated from Rock Fort High School, and from the Tarkio High School with the honors of the class; also graduated from Wellsley College, Wellsley, Mass.; is at present teaching English in the High School at St. Joseph, Mo. Herbert attended Rock Port High School and Tarkio College; is at present a member of the firm of Raines Bros., jewelers, at Maryville, Mo. Earl grad¬ uated from Rock Port High School and Tarkio College, and is at present Cashier of the First National Bank of Tarkio, Mo., and a member of the firm of Raines Bros., jewelers, Varyville, Mo. Miss Theo¬ dosia is a graduate from Tarkio College and Wellsley College, at Wellsley, Mass. She has been prin¬ cipal of the public school at Westboro and teacher of English at the Warrensburg ( Mo. ) State Normal.

Mr. Raines owns an eight-room residence in Tarkio and what is known as the John IV. Smith residence in Rock Port, the latter one of the beautiful homes of the town.