Rose Hill Township

Rose Hill Township

" Now at this day a petitioner is present with thirty-nine signers, house holders of the municipal township of Chilhowee, in Johnson county, asking for a division of said township. Therefore, it is ordered by the court that the prayer of said petitioner be granted, and that said township be divided upon the following lines : Beginning at the line between the counties of J ohnson and Henry, on the range line between range 27 and 28, running thence north seven miles to the line between the townships of Madison and Chil¬ howee. It is further ordered by the court that all that portion of said township lying east of said new dividing line be called and known by the name of Chilhowee township, and all the territory lying west of said line be known and called Rose Hill township, from and after this date, with voting place at Chilhowee, and Rose Hill, respectively. Ordered August 17, 1869."

F. H. Anderson

Among the representative young men of this township, there are none more worthy of mention than the subject of this sketch. He is the son of R. M. Anderson, and was born in Johnson county, Missouri, April 28, 1856. He passed his boyhood days on his father's farm, engaged in farming and stock raising. January 1, 1880, Mr. Anderson married Miss Nannie C. Horn, a refined and accomplished lady, the daughter of the Rev. Horn. They have one child: Mabel F. Mr. A. owns a fine farm of 240 acres, which, for productiveness of soil, is not to be surpassed in Johnson county. He feeds quite a number of cattle each year. These he generally ships to the eastern markets. Mr. A., though a young man, yet possesses business ability, and in the course of time will make one of Johnson county's substantial, influential citizens.

R. M. Anderson

postoffice Holden, is the son of Thomas Anderson, and the fifth child in a family of seven children. He was born in Ray County, Tennessee. With his father's family he moved to Lafayette county, Missouri, when but nine years old. His advantages for an education were only those common to the early settlers of that day. In the spring of 1836 Mr. A. moved to the southwestern part of Johnson county, and settled in what is now called Rose Hill township. Mr. Anderson was married in March, 1852, to Miss Sarah F. Hodges. Seven children, six of whom are living, were born to this pair. His wife died March 2, 1873. He was again married October 26, 1874, to Miss Iro Smith. In the civil war his sym¬ pathies were with the south, and he enlisted under Colonel King. He participated in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge and other engage¬ ments. He was taken prisoner in August, 1863, and banished to New Mexico. Here he remained until the close of the war, when he returned to his home in Johnson county, and engaged in agriculture and stock raising. He owns a farm of 830 acres, well improved, handsome resi¬ dence and other conveniences. This season he has 210 acres of corn, and other grain in proportion. Mr. A. is well fixed financially, and can pass the remainder of his days in comfort.

is the son of E. R. Ashby, who was a native of Kentucky. J. L. was born in Union county, Kentucky, on the 27th day of March, 1856. In the spring of '66 young Ashby was brought to Missouri, settling in Pettis county. Here the family remained one year, and then moved to St.

Clair county, remaining there about one year; then the father moved to Johnson county, near Rose Hill, where the family still reside. Mr. Ashby received his education from the common schools of this county, complet¬ ing his business education at Kansas City. October 25, 1876, he was married to Miss Alice F. Hess, who is a daughter of Wm. F. Hess, and a native of Ohio. From this Union there are two children: Enoch R. and Martha E. 7 Mr. A., before his father's death, was engaged in merchan¬ dizing with his father. He owns a beautiful farm of 372 acres, which he has well stocked. This farm is one of the finest improved in this section of the county. E. R. Ashby, the father of J. L., was a merchant, doing business at Rose Hill, and at the time of his death was considered one of the wealthiest men in his township. He had about 1,500 acres of land in real estate.

is a native of Johnson county, Mo., and was born in June, 1840. He is the second child in a family of eleven. His father, Geo. H. Barnett, was a native of Kentucky, who moved to this county in the year 1855, and died in the fall of 1859. O. S. Barnett's advantages for an education were very limited. During the civil war his sympathies were with the South, and he enlisted August, 1862, under Warner Lewis. He was in the battles of Prairie Grove, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, and Willow-Swamp. After the close of the war he returned to his home and engaged in farm¬ ing. In the fall of 1867 he married Miss Martha A. Key, and from this union there are eight children: Hiram C., Harrison L., Rufus E., Bettie F., Mary E., Myrtle M., Lula P. and Linnie L.; seven of whom are now living. Mr. Barnett has always made Johnson county his home, living in the same neighborhood in which his father settled. He owns a very pretty farm of 146 acres.

A. G. Beard

One of the oldest and most extensively known citizens of the county is the subject of this sketch. He is the son of Robert Beard, who was a native of Virginia. The .grandfather of A. G. Beard, upon the maternal and paternal sides, were both soldiers under General Washington. G.

Beard was born in Washington county, Tenn., June 22d, 1819. His advantages for an education were very limited. Schools at that early day were not common, and what opportunities the child had in those days were received from the limited subscription schools. In October, 1840, Mr. B. moved to Missouri, settling in Cass county, then called Van Buren, thence he moved to Lafayette county, where he remained one year, then in the spring of 1842 he moved to Johnson county, settling on what is called Lost Creek, three miles north of Rose Hill. He remained here until the spring of 1850, when he moved his family to California. In that State he remained for about two years; returning again to Johnson county and settling in the south-western part of the county, where he now lives. When the war came on Mr. B.'s sympathies were with the South, and he enlisted in her army, first under Colonel King, but afterwards he was transferred to Rains' division. He was in the battle of Pea Ridge and participated in a number of smaller engagements. At the close of the war he returned to his home in Johnson county, where he has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. Mr. B. was married Feb. 15, 1842, to Miss Sallie M. Ferguson, and from this union there are three children: Sarah C., William P. and Lucy A. Mrs. Beard dying, he was again married, Oct. 8th, 1848, to Miss Susan Anderson, and from this union there were four children: Harriet J., Malissa A., Mary F. and Aria A., all of whom are living. At the November election, 1878, Mr. Beard was elected to the responsible position of county judge, and he faithfully and impartially performed the duties of this office for two years. In politics he is a Democrat of the old school, but in public matters he always was temperate and acted for the greatest good. Mr. Beard has a farm of 325 acres, well improved. He can pass the evening of his life happy and pleasantly, surrounded as he is by a most interesting family.

John Bell

the subject of this sketch, is the son of Mordicai Bell, a native of Pennsyl¬ vania, who was married at St. Louis in 1802. John Bell is a native of Missouri and was born in Callaway county, Aug. 23d, 1822. In the spring of 1835, with his father's family, he moved to Morgan county, Mo., where he remained until the fall of 1849, when he moved to Cooper county and remained there until the fall of 1865, when he moved to Johnson county, settling in the south-western part near Big Creek, where he has since resided. Nov. 12th, 1840, Mr. Bell was married to Miss Martha Stoneman, of Cooper county, and from this marriage there were nine children, eight of whom are living: William. L., Sallie V., Mary J., Lucy A., Mordicai C., Rebecca E., Millard F. and John R. Nearly all the children reside in Johnson county, excepting Lucy A., who is living in Colorado. During the rebellion Mr. Bds sympathies were with the Union and he was enlisted in a provincial regiment in the spring of 1864. His regiment was engaged against Price at Jefferson City, and was at the battle of Marshall and participated in other engagements. Mr. B. has been an active busi¬ ness man for a long time. He owns a beautiful little farm of 182 acres,

D. L. W. Boston

Perhaps there is no citizen of the western part of Johnson county, Mo., so thoroughly known as the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Jef¬ ferson county, Ky., and was born on the 29th day of April, 1817. His advantages for a school education were somewhat limited, though from his early boyhood he has always evinced a desire for good books. In 1837 Mr. Boston moved to Missouri, settling in St. Louis county, where he remained until the year 1854; then he moved to Johnson county, settling on a farm about five miles south-west of Holden, where he remained until the following spring, when he moved on the farm where he now lives. At that time this part of the county was very sparsely settled, there being a few settlements along the streams. Mr. Boston was married October, 1840, to Miss Elizabeth Scutland, of St. Louis county, Mo. From this union there were six children, five of whom are living: James W., David B., Isaac, Mary E. and Henry. Mrs. Boston died Aug. 21st, 1859. He was again married July 17th, 1861, to Miss Mariah Wooton, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of H. Wooton, Esq., who was one of the first settlers of Lafayette county, Mo., and at present living in Kansas. From this union there are six children: George D., Elizabeth, Martha A., Charles L., Hattie B. and Richard H. Mr. Boston has for many years been a member of the church, and at present is a consistent and leading member in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, near his place. His estimable lady has been a member of the Mission Baptist church since her seventeenth year. Mr. Boston during his whole life has been publicspirited, engaging in whatever he thought good for his community. In school-matters he has been progressive, ever laboring to advance the interests of education. In politics Mr. Boston is a Democrat, believing in those grand old principles that public office is the piopeity of the people, and that places of official trust can only be rightfully distiibuted to men of noble purposes, of pure lives and proper qualifications for the work to be performed. Mr. Boston, by industry and economy, has sufficient to enable him to pass the remainder of his days in ease and retiiement, should he wish to do so. He owns a good farm ot 400 acres, well improved.

particular mention of whom is also given on page 241 in this volume, is the son of J. T. Bothwell, who was a native of Ohio. The grandfather, James Bothwell, was a lieutenant in the war of 1812. The subject of this sketch was the second child in a family of fifteen, of Scotch descent. Mi. Bothwell received a good education from the common schools of his native county. August 26, 1868, he moved to Johnson county. Mo., and entered 120 acres of prairie land, g.bout five miles south of Holden. During the war Mr. B. served as a union soldier in Company A, 98th Illinois. He participated in the following battles: Hover's Gap, Tenn., at the capture of Chattanooga, in which battle he was wounded and made prisoner. He was immediately paroled and was exchanged in May, 1864. In the fall of 1864 his regiment was transferred to Wilson's corps of Sherman's army, and participated in the following battles: Selma, Montgomery, Columbus and Macon. The Fourth Michigan of his corps was the regiment that captured Jefferson Davis. On the 27th day of June, 1865, after marching five hundred miles on their return, his regiment was mustered out of service at Nashville, and was discharged at Springfield, Ill., July 6, 1865. His company, when they left their Illinois home for the service, numbered 101 men, but they returned with only forty-four. After the close of the war Mr. Bothwell was engaged in agricultural pursuits until he moved to this State. September the 11th, 1867, he was married to Miss Ellen, G. Crackle, and from this union there are seveff children, viz: Priscilla E.,. Charles F., Edward K., Connard H., Mariette, Harvey H. and Barney B. Although a young man, Mr. Bothwell is popular in his county, and at the November election, 1880, he was elected to the responsible position of county judge, and to his credit it can be can be said he is making a com¬ petent, faithful officer.

H. M. Cass

P. O. Holden. The subject of the following sketch is comparatively a young man, the son of W. R. Cass, and the second child in a family of ten children, only four of whom are now living. He was born in McCoupin county, Ill., April 7th, 1843, and was taken with his father's family to Sangamon county, Ill., when but eight years old, where he remained until a man. At the age of 19 he entered the Union army in Company A, 73d Illinois, and remained in the army until the close of the war. He was with the army of the Cumberland and participated in eighteen battles. He was slightly wounded at the battle of Stone River, and also at the battle of Franklin. After the battle of Stone River he was promoted to corporal, and was a member of the brigade staff for about nine months. He was mustered out of service at Camp Butler, at the close of the war. He then returned to his Illinois home and engaged in farming. In the fall of 1867 he moved to Missouri, locating in Rose Hill township, John¬ son county, and engaged in grain and stock raising. April 8th, 1875, Mr. C. was married to Miss Mary F. Bagby. They have two children. Mr. Cass owns a beautiful farm of 250 acres of the richest soil, well improved, situated south of Holden about four miles, on the beautiful rolling prairie..

is the son of Edmund Coleman, who was a native of Ireland. The sub¬ ject of this sketch was born in Ireland in the year 1830. In the spring of 1847 he immigrated to the United States, landing at New York. From New York he went to Lewis county, Ky., where he remained until the spring of 1857, when he moved to Johnson county, Mo., settling where he has since resided. Mr. C. was partly educated in Ireland and partly in the United States. December 31st, 1860, Mr. Coleman was married to Miss F. Phebe Thistle, a very estimable and worthy lady, a daughter of Samuel Thistle, and a native of Johnson county. From this union there were eight children, six of whom are yet living, viz: Samuel T.,John E. Thomas M., Eleanor E,, Mary and Julia E. Mr. Coleman owns a farm of six hundred acres, well improved. When Mr. Coleman came he was a poor boy, with only enough money to bear his expenses to Kentucky, but he possessed those qualties - industry and integrity - which are of more benefit to a young man than gold, and to his credit it can be said that this large farm is the fruits of his own industry and economy. He is held in the highest esteem by his neighbors, and is looked upon as one of the influential farmers of this section. In politics Mr. C. is a Democrat, and believes in that grand old 'Jeffersonian doctrine, that honesty and right should rule.

postoffice Holden, is the son of Thomas Colvin, who was a native of Ken¬ tucky. The grandfather, James Colvin, was a soldier in the revolution¬ ary, and also in the war of 1812. The subject of this sketch was born in Highland county, Ohio, on the 4th day of March, 1830. He received a liberal education from the common subscription schools of that day. In March, 1853, Mr. Colvin moved to Pike county, Illinois. Here he remained fourteen years, engaged in agricultural pursuits ^ then he moved to John¬ son county, Missouri, settling in Rose Hill township, in the southwestern part of the county, where he has since resided. Mr. Colvin was manied on the 7th day of March, 1850, to Miss Diana Good, and from this union there were nine children, six of whom are now living, viz.. Maiy J., Benjamin F., Mahala S., William J., Sarah E. and Louisa E. Mrs. Col¬ vin dying, he was again married, September 20th, 1877, to Mrs. Annie E. Guyon, and from this union there is one child, Aldora M. Mr. Colvin is a man unassuming in appearance, thoroughly practical in his opinions, and enjoys a reputation among his neighbors as a man of strict integnty. Mr. Colvin|has considerable business ability, and is one of the best farmers in this section of the country. He owns a fine farm of 225 acres, well improved and under a high state of cultivation.

Lafayette Cruce

is a native of Kentucky, being born in Crittenden county, October 13, 1830. His father, Richard Cruce, was a native of South Carolina, and served under Gen. Jackson in the war of 1812. His childhood and his earlier manhood days passed on his father's farm. In the spring of 1841 his father moved to Missouri, settling in Hickory count}". Here he remained until the break¬ ing out of the war, when his family moved to Paris, Texas. In the fall of 1865, Mr. Cruce moved to Johnson county, settling at Warrensburg, remaining there about seven years; then in the fall of 1878 he moved with his family to the south-western part of Johnson county, settling near Big Creek. When the war came on, Mr. C.'s sympathies were with the south, and he advocated her cause. In February, 1851, Mr. Cruce was married to Miss Mary Cock, daughter of Archibald Cock, who is at present living in Clinton, Missouri. From this union there are eleven children: Annie B., Richard A., Eulalia, Walter L., Columbus, John L., Stella, William H., Archibald, Clara and Jessie. During Mr. Cruce's residence in Missouri, he has been engaged in the mercantile business and farming. He owns a fine farm of 257-J- acres, extending to the rich bottom lands of Big Creek. The farm is under a good state of cultivation. Mr. C. enjoys the reputation of being one of Johnson county's most upright citizens; in disposition, he is generous and kind, ever ready to give assist¬ ance, where needed. Though his earlier advantages for an education were not good; yet through his whole life he has studied men, as well as books; and to his credit it can be said, he is a man of large and libera views. In politics he is strictly democratic, desiring to inculcate and enforce the doctrines with which the party came into existence, declaring that the only qualification for office rests upon the wise, safe and. patriotic platform of personal capability, personal honesty and personal fidelity. Mr. Cruce and his estimable lady have been members of the Christian church for about thirty years, and he has been an elder in the church for a number of years.

John A. Doak

son of A. A. Doak, wrho was a native of Tennessee. The subiect of this sketch was born, January 26, 1834, in Lafayette county, Missouri, which then also comprised Johnson. In the spring of 1842, with his father's family, he moved to what is now Johnson county, settling upon what is known as Bear Creek. Mr. D.'s sympathies were with the south during the war, and he enlisted in the 16th Missouri infantry, under Col. Lewis. He was engaged in the following battles: Prairie Grove, and Helena, Ark. In the early part of the war Mr. D.'s health failing, he was trans¬ ferred to the hospital department. When the war closed he returned to his home in Johnson county, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Mr.

Doak was married February 1, 1854, to Miss Susan J. Potts, and from this union there were seven children, only three of whom are now living, viz: Toba S., Dora A. and Charles R. Mrs. Doak dying in the fall of 1872, he was again married in the spring of 1874, to Miss Martha Tuttle. From this union there are two children, both of whom are now living; viz: Ettie M. and Mary E. Mr. Doak is public spirited, and a man of intelligence; he has held for many years the public position of justice of the peace, and has frequently been school director in his district, and is looked upon by his neighbors as a man of principle and integrity. He has a tine little farm of 110 acres in this county, besides 320 acres in Henry.

is the son of Thomas Farnsworth, who was a native of Green county Tenn. Henry Farnsworth, an uncle of J. B., was a soldier in the war of 1812. The subject of this sketch was born in Green county, Tennessee, on the 29th day of May, 1829. He is a twin brother of C. L. Farnsworth, in a family of seven children. Mr. Farnsworth's advantages for an edu¬ cation were somewhat limited. In the fall of 1854, Mr. F. moved to Mis¬ souri, stopping in Henry county; he remained here until the spring of 1855 when he moved with his family to Johnson county, settling near the fork of 'Big and Bear creeks. When the war came on Mr. F.'s sympathies were with the Union, though he took no active part in the conflict. On the 31st day of March, 1852, Mr. Farnsworth was married to Miss Eliza Girdner, and from this union there are seven children, five of whom are living: Isaac G., John C., Emma E., Helen L., William R., Eliza J. and Benjamin B. Mrs. F. dying in the fall of 1871, he was again married October 10, 1872, to Miss Rebecca E. Bell, and from this union there are two children: Jimmie D. and Georgia F. Mr. Farnsworth since his resi¬ dence in Johnson county, has been extensively engaged in stock raising and farming; he is a man of energy and activity, following closely the business he has chosen. In his stock business he has been very success¬ ful, he has had at one time on his farm eighty head of mules, 130 head of cattle, 700 head of sheep, and as many as 250 head of hogs. He has a fine farrn_of 983 acres, under a good state of cultivation. There is on this farm over eight miles of hedge fence.

is the son of Thomas Farnsworth, and was born in Green county, Ten¬ nessee, the 29th day of May, 1829; he being the twin brother of B. J. Farnsworth, and the fourth child in a family of seven . He had but the advantages of a common subscription school education. In the fall of 1854 Mr. Farnsworth moved to Missouri, stopping in Henry county, but remaining there but a few months; then he came to Johnson county, set- tling in what is now called Rose Hill township. He remained here about two years, and then moved to Cass county; here he remained about seven years, then returning again to Johnson county, where he has since resided. When the rebellion broke out, Mr. F.'s sympathies were on the Union side, though he took no particular part in the conflict. On May 2, 1854, Mr. F. was married to Miss Caroline George, and from this union there were ten children, nine of whom are yet living: Robert A., Louisa J., Helen E., Mary L., Lucy A., Albert A., Ida F., Edna E., Cyrus L. Since Mr. Farnworth's residence in this county, he has been extensively engaged in the raising and handling of live stock. He has at the present time about 150 head of cattle on his farm, among these are some very fine short horn and high grade cattle. He has also a very fine lot of sheep, said to be as good a grade as there is in the county. Mr. F. owns a fine farm of 780 acres, well adapted for the purpose of grain-raising, or graz¬ ing. At present he has the greater part of this large tract of land in grass. He is a thorough practical farmer, investing his time and capital where he is sure to reap a good reward. In business he is just and hon¬ orable, enjoying the confidence of his fellow men.

Prominent among' the pioneer settlers of Johnson county, is Mr. Manuel P. Fisher, who was born in Kentucky on the 23d of April, 1814, married to Miss Sarah B. Scott, of Saline county, December 24, 1835, and in February, 1836, came to Johnson county and settled on the farm, from which he has never moved. He erected a rude log hut, which was first heated by a fire in the middle of the earth floor, and ventilated by the openings between the logs; a little later he built an addition of sticks and mud, which was dignified with the name of chimney, by which, also, with a skillet and kettle, all the family cooking was done. Such things as planks were unknown, and so Mr. Fisher hewedlout rude puncheons for a floor, and with his untrained talent in cabinet work, manufactured his own furniture from the native forest trees, by the aid of axe, auger and saw. By close attention to business, by untiring industry, working all day on his farm and at night, when others slept, devoting his time to shoe¬ making for his neighbors, (being by nature a " handy man" and capable of serving them in various ways,) and last, but not least, by the economy and good management of his worthy helpmeet, Mr. Fisher succeeded in making for himself a comfortable home, raising and educating his chil¬ dren, providing for them generously, and to-day owns one of the finest and best improved farms in Johnson county, and although sixty-seven years old, shows more activity and accomplishes more than many men of onehalf his years. He has made the "pay as you go" system a rule of his life, and says when he could't pay he didn't go. He is a kind neighbor,

Chesley Gates

P. O. Index. One of the oldest and most respected citizens of this town¬ ship is the subject of this sketch. Chesley Gates, who is the son of James Gates, a native of Virginia, was born in Mercer county, Ken¬ tucky, January 22, 1803, and is the eighth child in a family of ten. In the spring of 1839, Mr. Gates moved to Missouri, settling in the east¬ ern part of Johnson county, remaining there one year, when he moved to Cass county, Missouri. Here he remained eight years, returning again to Johnson county in March, 1849, where he has since resided. In the fall o f 1849, Mr. Gates was married to Miss Mar¬ garet A. Moore; from this union there were five children; these children were born at three births, the two first births being twins. Of these children, there are but two living: Nancy E. and Martha V. These ladies are both married, and living near their father. Mrs. Gates dying in the fall of 1855, he was again married in the fall of 1856, to Rebecca McDonald. Since Mr. Gates' residence in Missouri, he has been engaged in farming; at the beginning of the rebellion, Mr. G. owned a farm of 1,200 acres; of this land, he has given 'to his two daughters, 400 acres. Mr. Gates' sympathies were with the Union, though he took no active part in the conflict, remaining at his home until Geneial Ewing issued his famous order, No. 11, when he went to the military post. When Mr. Gates first settled in Johnson county, there were but very few set¬ tlers. Many are the rich anecdotes Mr. Gates tells of those eailiei day s in Missouri. Since living at his present place of residence, there have been as many as twenty Indians visited him atone time; they weie always peaceable, and came to him to trade. He is a man of intelligence and genius, and has received patents on several useful inventions. He has been a member of the Christian church for more than thirty years, and has held the office of deacon in that church for many'' years.

John S. Graves

the son of Liven Graves, who is a native of Kentucky, and li\ing at the present time in Mercer county. The subject of this sketch was born the 30th day of September, 1830, in Mercer county, Kentucky. When he was about twelve years old, . he was taken with his mother's family to Hendrick countyy Indiana, where he remained until the fall of 1855. Mr. Graves' advantages for an educa¬ tion were limited, he attending the common subscription schools only a few months in the year. April 30, 1854, he was married to Miss Jane A. Bailey; with his wife he moved to Missouri, in the fall of 1S55, settling in the south-western part of Johnson county, upon what is known as Bear Creek. From this union there were eight children; ^only one, Miss Ettie M., is now living. At the breaking out of the late rebellion, Mr. G.'s sympathies were with the South, and he enlisted in her cause, joining the 16th Missouri infantry. He was at the battle of Prairie Grove and Helena; at Helena, which was fought July 5, 1863, he was wounded and made prisoner, but was paroled upon the field, and was exchanged in the fall of that year. Afterwards, in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Louisana, and Saline. At the close of the war he returned to his home in Johnson, and engaged in his occupation, of carpenter and builder; he fol¬ lowed his trade for about three years. Since that time he has been engaged in agriculture and stock raising. Mr. Graves has a very fine farm of 350 acres, well improved. He is a quiet, unostentatious man, held in high esteem by his neigbors, as an industrious, upright citizen. He has been a member of the Christian denomination for many years, and is a deacon in that church.

William Hill

is the son of Thomas Hill, a native of Herefordshire, England. The sub¬ ject of this sketch, is the youngest child in a family of ten, and was born at Ross, in the county of Hereford, England, March 4, 1819. He was educated in Walter Scott Charity School, England. February 19, 1852, Mr. Hill sailed for the United States, landing in New York about the 1st day of April, 18.52, being about forty days in making the voyage. From New York, he went to Fleming county, Kentucky, where he remained for more than two years. Then in October, 1855, he moved with his family to Missouri, settling in Johnson county, where he has since resided. When the war of the rebellion came on, Mr. Hill's sympathies were with the Union, and he espoused her cause by enlisting, April, 1862, in the 7th M. S. M., serving for about eighteen months. Mr. Hill was married November 15, 1840, to Miss Ellen Clark, and from this union there were ten children, only five of whom are now living: Emma M., Fannie, Alice J., Mary M. and Henry H. During Mr. Hill's residence in Missouri, he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is a man of intelligence, unostentatious in his appearance, seeking the happiness of those around him, rather than his own personal aggrandizement. He has always been held by Iiis neighbors as an honorable, Christian gentleman. Mr. Hill has for many years been a member, and deacon in the Brethren, or as it is called, Dunkard church. Mr. Hill has a fine farm of 180 acres, under a good state of cultivation, and well improved. He also has a stock farm of 180 acres, in Cedar county, Missouri.

P. O. Holden, is the son of James Holder, who is a native of Harrison county, West Virginia. The subject of this sketch was born in Scott county, Illinois, October 27, 1847, and is the fifth child in a family of eleven. He received a good practical education from the common schools of his native state, and when about twenty years of age he was taken with his father's family to Scotland county, Missouri, where he remained about one year; he then returned to Illinois, where he remained until the fall of 1875, when he again, with his father's family, returned to Missouri, set¬ tling in the southwestern part of Johnson county, where he has since remained. Dave, as he is familiarly called by his friends, is a young man of more than ordinary energy and perseverance, strictly honorable in his dealings, having acquired for himself a business reputation scarcely attained by others of his age. Kind to his family and those with whom he is associated, courteous and pleasant with those he comes in contact, he finds friends among all classes. Mr. Holder, with his brother, Martin V., owns one of the best farms in Johnson county, consisting of 480 acres. To the credit of these young men, it can be truthfully said that this beau¬ tiful farm is the product of their own industry and economy. The farm is situated upon the beautiful, rolling prairie, about five miles south of Holden, and is under a high state of cultivation.

R. L. Jackson

Among the prominent citizens of Rose Hill township, we find none more worthy of mention than R. L. Jackson, the subject of this sketch. He is the son of F. R. Jackson, a native of Virginia, who, when quite young was* taken with his father's family to settle in Kentucky ; thence, he moved to Ray county, Missouri, where he settled in the year 1832. R. L. Jackson was born December 5, 1833, in Ray county, Missouri. He, with his father's family, moved to Johnson county, Missouri, in the spring of 1835, settling in the southwestern part of the county, upon what is now called Bear creek. February 11, 1869, he married Miss Susan Hughs, and from this union there are five children: jSallie E., Walter S., Annie M., Pearl, and Dick. All of whom are living. Mr. Jackson has been engaged extensively for many years in agriculture and stock-raising^ excepting the years from 1859 to 1864, when he was in California, engaged exclusively in the stock business. Mr. Jackson has a farm of 520 acres, well improved. This farm is one of the most beautiful in this section of the country, situated upon the rolling prairie, about six miles south of the city of Holden. Mr. J. has built a handsome residence, and has spared no pains in beautifying his grounds, with shade and other adornments. He has lately built a large commodious barn and othei out-buildings.

Among the representative young men of Rose Hill township, we find none more worthy of mention than John Linch. His father was Micheal Linch, -a native ot Ireland. The subject of this sketch was born in Ireland, November 17, 1850, and is the oldest child in a family of six. The father of young Linch emigrated with his family to the United States when the boy was but three years old; they settled in Fayette county, Ohio* Mr. Linch received an English education at the district schools of Fayette county. In the spring of 1868 he moved to Missouri, settling in the south¬ western part of Johnson county. They had lived here but a short time when the father died, leaving young Linch to take charge of the business, and provide for the family. In business matters he has shown himself to be honorable and competent, worthy the confidence of his family, and the esteem of all who know him. By industry and economy the heirs have provided for themselves a beautiful home of 240 acres, of as productive and fine land as there is in Johnson county.

P. O. Rose Hill. The subject of the following sketch wras born in Albe¬ marle county, Virginia, December 2, 1819. Moved to Missouri, with his father's family, in the fall of the year 1832, and settled near Marshall, Saline county. With his father's family, he moved to Johnson county in the spring of 1840, and settled near the present site of Rose Hill. Mr. Pemberton was married in the fall of 1849, to Mrs. R. M. Davis. From this union there were two children. Mrs. P. died in the spring of 1864* He was again married, August, 1868, to Miss Revina Lankford, of Saline county, Missouri. By this union there was one child. His sympathies were with the south, and he went into the army as quartermaster, under Warner Lewis. He was in the battle of Little Rock, Arkansas, and his brigade, numbering not more than 700 men, fought Smith's army corps, for one whole day. He was with his regiment when Steele was led into Camden; participating in a number of other engagements. After peace was declared, Mr. Pemberton returned to this county, and in agricutural pursuits and stock-raising. He owns a beautiful farm of 855 acres, well improved, and under a high state of cultivation. Mr. P. has been very successful in business matters, and is esteemed by his neighbors, as being an honorable, upright gentleman.

Cyrus Plowman

P. O. Holden, is the son of David Plowman, who was a native of Penn¬ sylvania. John P. Plowman, an uncle, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The subject of this sketch is of German and French descent, and was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1814. His edu¬ cation was received from the common subscription schools of that day. In the fall of 1837 he moved to Vermillion county, Illinois, where he remained a few months. In the spring of 1838 he moved to Johnson county, Mis¬ souri; here he remained until the fall of 1840; then he returned to Illinois, where he remained until the fall of 1857 ; then moved [again to Miss¬ ouri, and settled in the southwestern part of this county, in the township of Rose Hill. July, 1845, he was married to Miss Mary Chance, and from this union there were ten children, five of whom are now living: George W., John E., Mary A., Amanda E. and Dora B. When the war came on, Mr. P. was a strong advocate in favor of the Union. Mrs. Plowman dying he was again married in November, 1872, to Miss Julia Ferry. From this union they have one child, Amia J. Mr. Plowman is a man of great energy and industry, and in public affairs he has taken an active part. He is a warm advocate of the present school system, and would advance the grade to a more perfect standard. Mr. Plowman owns a good farm of 320 acres, under a good state of cultivation.

D. C. Quick

P. O. Holden, was born in Holmes county, Ohio, June 24, 1819. His father, Benjamin Quick, was among the first settlers of that county, being a native of Pennsylvania. The subject of this short sketch was educated in the common schools of that day, and remained on his father's farm till he became of age. When he attained his majority he went to Kentucky, and hired out to his uncle to work in a mill. He lost his earnings of $900 by the bankrupt law of that state. He soon returned to Ohio, from whence, in 1844, he removed to Johnson county, Missouri, where he entered 160 acres of government land, built a log cabin and commenced farming. He was married in the year 1843. During the war he entered the United States service, but lost nearly everything except the bare land. He now owns about 2,000 acres of land, nearly all of which is enclosed, including a large deer park, and excellent, arable and highly productive soil. He has raised, in a single year, as high as 3,000 bushels of wheat. Mr. Quick is a wealthy, respected and influential man.

Maurice Quick

the son af Cornelius Quick, a native of Ohio. The subject of this sketch was born in Cass county, Missouri, February 7, 1857, and is the thiid in a family of eight children. He received an education from the district schools of his county. In the spring of 1881, he moved to Johnson county, Mis¬ souri, settling on what is known as Big Creek. Mr. Quick is a young man of more than ordinary business ability, being strictly honorable in his deal¬ ings, and courteous to all, he has made many friends whei ever he is known .

He owns a beautiful farm of eight hundred acres, rich in soil and well improved. Mr. Quick farms extensively, having on his farm this season about 250 acres of wheat, 200 acres of corn, and other small grain in pro¬ portion. Is also engaged, to some extent, in the live stock business. Although a young man he enjoys the reputation of being one of Johnson county's substantial business men.

John L. Shoup

farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Holden, was born in the state of Indiana, Noble county, September 18, 1834. He remained in his native county till his majority, during a portion of which time he attended the common school. His father was a native of Ohio. The subject of our sketch came to Missouri in 1868, settling in Rose Hill township, nearHolden. Here he has a farm of over 600 acres, all of which is under good cultivation. He was married in Noble county, Indiana, in the fall of 1864. The names of the children are: Benjamin F., Richard R., Mary F. and the youngest. Mr. Shoup is a man of ability and integrity of character.

is a native of Ohio, and was born August 28, 1839, in Fayette county. His father, James Stitt., also a native of Ohio, still lives in Fayette county. Young Stitt was educated in the high school at Bloomingburg, Ohio. In the summer of 1861, when but twenty years of age, he enlisted in the twenti¬ eth Ohio volunteer infantry, serving for a time as private, then as quarter¬ master-sergeant. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson and Pittsburg Landing. He was engaged in the service for about five years. After his term of service he settled at Nashville, where he lived about two years. In the spring of 186- he moved to Missouri, settling at Warrensburg, where he was engaged in the dry goods business for about six years. Then he moved to his farm in Rose Hill township, where he has ever since resided. Mr. Stitt was married July, 1866, to Miss Emma Evans, a native of Ohio. From this union there were four children, three of whom are yet living: Alice M., Edwin J. and Bessie. Since moving to Rose Hill town¬ ship, Mr. Stitt has. been engaged in farming during the summer, and teach¬ ing in the winter. Mr. S. enjoys the reputation of being one of the best teachers in western Missouri. He has a beautiful little farm of 100 acres, under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Stitt is a member of the Cumber¬ land Presbyterian church, and has frequently held positions of honor in his church.

J. M. Walker

county, Ohio, and is the seventh child in a family of ten children. He received an education from the district schools of his county, finishing his course of education in the high school at Fredricktown, the county seat of his county. At the beginning of the war, Mr. Walker enlisted in the United States service. In April, 1867, Mr. W. moved to Johnson county, Missouri, settling in the southwestern part, where he has since resided. He was married, Dec. 3, 1869, to Miss Josephine Dunseth, and from this union there are five children, viz: Charles A., Lola B., Edna M., Robert D., and Willie. Mr. Walker is an enterprising citizen, a thorough and practical farmer. He owns a beautiful farm of 270 acres, situated in Rose Hill township, about seven miles south of Holden; this farm is beau¬ tifully located, and well improved.

A. M. Wall

the son of Dr. R. Z. R. Wall, born in Rockingham county, N. C., July 30, 1839. He was brought to Missouri with his father's family when but an infant, and settled on Bear Creek, in Johnson county, where he has always resided, excepting the years between '56 and '61, when he was engaged as clerk with his father in the mercantile business, in Cass county. Mr. Wall received a good English education from the common subscription schools of this county. When the war came on, Mr. W .'s sympathies were with the south, and he entered her service. After his term of service had expired he returned to his home, and enlisted in the home guards company, and remained with them until the close of the war. Mr. Wall was married, December 20, 1864, to Miss Matilda Hunt, of Cass county. From this union there were eight children, seven of whom are yet living; Charles O., John R., Oliver W., Edgar H., MaudJ., Robert A., and Addison M. Mr. W. has been engaged in agriculture, excepting the time above named. He owns a fine farm of 442 acres of excellent soil, and well improved.

P. O. Index; son of J. C. WAllis, who was a native of Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch was born in Lycoming county, Penn., November 26, 1855, and is the seventh child in a family of eight children. When quite young, Mr. Wallis' father moved with his family to the state of Michigan, remaining there until the fall of 1S66, when they moved to Missouri; here young Wallis has since resided. Mr. Wallis is a young man of intelligence, affable in his disposition, making fiiends with all whom he meets. In business, he is energetic and persevering; having the confidence of those with whom he has been associated. He makes his home with his mother. For some years he has been engaged in the feeding and raising of live stock; in this business he has been very sue- cessful. Mr. Wallis has an interest with the other heirs of his father's family in a beautiful farm of 300 acres, highly improved. The heirs also have a large farm in the eastern part of the state.

Peter Wert

P. O. Rose Hill. Is of German lineage, and was born in Cumberland county, Penn., Feb. 5, 1815, and is the ninth child of a family of eleven,, all of whom lived to maturity. Mr. Wert, when but a youth, was taken with his father's family to settle in the beach forest of Crawford county, Ohio. His advantages for an education were limited; there being but few schools at that early day. When 23 years of age he was married to Miss Cecelia Littler, and from this union there was one child, Margaret A., who died while yet an infant. He was again married to Miss Lydia McClasky, who died, May 17, 1813; from this union there were four children: Robert F., Joshua C., James A. A. and Charles H. His third wife was Mary Ann Kalar, whom he married Nov. 2, 1854; from this union there was one child, Samuel K. His fourth wife was Miss Belle McGee, whom he married January 29, 1857; from this union there was one child, William Lincoln. During Mr. Wert's early life he followed wagon making for 25 years; disposing of this business, he embarked in the milling business, which he followed for seven years. In the spring of 1868, he disposed of his mill and other property in Ohio, and moved with his family to Johnson county, Mo., settling in the southwestern part of the county, where he has since been engaged in farming and raising stock. Mr. Wert owns a fine farm of 1257 acres, upon which he has grown in different seasons, from 200 to 250 acres of small grain, and in corn 150 to 250 acres. He has on his farm at the present time, 25 head of horses and mules, and about 125 head of cattle. In business, Mr. Wert has always been persevering and energetic, and he justly points with pride to his large landed estate, as the fruits of his own labors and economy. He began life without one dollar. But industry and integrity has made him one of Johnson county's independent and honored citizens.

Charles H. Wert

was born in Ohio, October 2, 1851, and when about fifteen years of age he came to Missouri with his father, where he remained about one year, and then spent about one year traveling over the western wilds, and was part of the time with General Custer in pursuit of the Indians. He returned to Missouri and engaged in farming, after which he went to Kansas, and located in Butler county, where he was married to Miss Elizabeth Edwards, in 1873, daughter of Charles S. Edwards, Esq. In 1881 he returned to Missouri and settled on his present farm, containing 190 acres, 170 of which are in cultivation and twenty in timber. He also owns 160 acres in Kansas, sixty of which is in cultivation. He is at pres¬ ent engaged in farming and dealing in stock. He devotes considerable attention to wheat growing. He has two children, Peter S. and Lidie L. Mr. Wert is a native of Ohio.

W. L. Wood

The subject of this sketch was the fourteenth child of Mr. John Wood, of Albemarle county, Virginia, and was born the 4th day of May, 1819. (The great-grandfather, Wm. Wood, emigrated at a very early day from England, and served in the colonial war at the age of sixty. The father and the grandfather also served in the revolutionary war. The father was but sixteen years of age when he entered the army, and was on the way to Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered.) When twenty-two years of age he moved to Logan county, Kentucky, remaining there only about one year. He then turned his face toward Missouri, locating near the present site of Rose Hill. He was married to Miss Laura H. Smith in February, 1871. From this union there are three children, all of whom are living. Mr. Wood was engaged during the years 1857 to 1859 in the mercantile business at Rose Hill. His sympathies were with the south, and he conscientiously drew his sword in her defence. He partici¬ pated in the following battles: Pilot Knob, Ditch Bayoi> and a number of smaller engagements. After peace was restored he returned to his home, and engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns a farm of