Rush Township

Rush Township

Rushville J-odge, No. 238, A. F. and A. M., chartered in 1865, and Odd Fellow's Lodge, No. 227, chartered in 1871, are both said to be in a flourishing condition.

John H. Allison

farmer, section 23, postoffice Rushville, was bom- in Warren County,. Kentucky, October 25, 181 5, and when eleven years of age his father moved to Lafayette County, Missouri, where he was raised and educated. He there remained till 1838, when he moved to Buchanan County, and has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. His farm contains eighty acres comfortably improved. He acted as justice of the peace for twelve years. Mr. A. was married August 8, 1840, to Miss Dicy A. Trapp, who was born in Jackson County, Missouri, May 29, 1828. She died September 15, 1870, leaving twelve children, six of whom are living : Jasper C, Houston, Polly A., William, George W., and James. Mr. A. is a member of the Christian Church.

James Henry Allison

farmer, Rushville, was born in Fayette County, Missouri, in February,, 1833. In 1838 his parents moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he was raised and educated. He spent his boyhood days on a farm,, with the exception of four years, which time he was-- engaged in clerking in a store. Mr. A. is considered one of the most successful farmers of Buchanan County. During the late war he served six months in the State Militia. His farm contains 200 acres, eighty acres being situatedl in the bottom, and his home farm in sections 13 and 14. He was married December 16, 1855, to Miss Martha Eastburn. She was born and raised in Buchanan County. They have four children^,. Lloyd W., Elizabeth F., William F., and Anna E.

J. A. Bailey

until the 26th of January, 1872. Then formed a partnership with E. C. Wells in the mercantile business, which they carried on until the 21st of January, 1880, when they were burned out. Mr. Bailey then bought Mr. Well's interest and started on his own account. He is a Knight in the Masonic order, also a member of the Knights of Honor and A. O. U. W. Mr. B. was married, December, 15, 1872, to Miss Lpuisa Robb, a native of Louisiana. She was born April 16, 1854. They have had four child/en, Musadora, John S., William E. and Joseph L.

Daniel Brisbois

agent of the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad Company, East Atchison, was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, March II, 1842, and was there brought up, and attended school principally at the Racine College. His father, Gen. Brisbois, one of the leading and influential citizens of Prairie du Chien, held the position of postmaster, and Daniel assisted him with the business of that office. In 1865 he took a trip to the mountains and after about one year returned to his native city, there became engaged in railroading, steamboating and express business. In 1871 Mr. B. came to St. Joseph, Missouri, and accepted a position with the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad Company, continuing for two years, when he went to Atchison, Kansas. He worked for the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company for a time, then went to Marshalltown, Iowa, and was employed as chief clerk of the Central Railroad of Iowa. Coming to St. Joseph again, in the interest of the Kansas City road, he remained for three years, holding the position of cashier in the local office, a part of the time. He then took charge of the station at East Atchison (formerly Winthrop), with the Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railway, which he is still filling. Mr. B. was married in the fall of 1861 to Miss Victoria H. Perret-Gentin, a native of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. They have had three children : Edgar G., Theressa J. and Sumner W. Mr. B. is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order, and Mrs. B. is a member of the Episcopal Church.

Ward Brown

deceased, was born in Tennessee, in 1821, and was raised in his native state till seventeen years of age, when he came to Platte County Missouri. There he remained until the fall of 1845, then moving to Buchanan County, where he remained till the time of his demise, December 26, 1865. On the 3d of May, 1842, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Ankrum, who was born in Pennsylvania April 3, 1818. When but a child her parents moved to Ohio, where she was raised and edu- -cated, her educational advantages being rather limited. In 1837, they

to Missouri, and located in Randolph County, where they remained four years, and afterwards moved to Platte County, where she was married. They had a family of sine children, six of whom are living : Alva G., Luke M., David A., George A., Tilford and John H. Mr. Brown was raised an orphan boy, and followed farming from boyhood. Since his death, Mrs. B., with the assistance of her sons, has taken charge of the farm, which contains 155 acres, and is located in section 23, her postoffice being Winthrop.

farmer, section 26, postoffice Rushville, was born in White County, Tennessee, November 28, 1828, and when ten years of age his parents moved to Buchanan County, where he was raised and educated. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now owns 185 acres. He was married in March, 1855, to Miss Eveline Linville, of Missouri. She was born in 1835 and died 1863. They had four children, but one now living, Andrew J. Mr. Cash was again married February 14, 1866, to Miss Mary Gore. She is a native of Buchanan County, Missouri. They have had seven children, three of whom are living : Minnie, Charles, and Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Cash are members of the Christian Church.

physician and surgeon, Rushville, was born in Schenectady County, New York, October i, 183 1, and was raised there and in the adjoining county on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. In the spring of 1852 he emigrated to Linn County, Iowa, where he remained two years, engaged in clerking and studying medicine. He then went to Benton County, Iowa, and remained two years, engaged at the same occupation, and until 1868 he resided in Wright and Hancock Counties, being there engaged in the practice of his profession. He attended the American Medical College of Cincinnati, graduating in the spring of 1856. He was elected sheriff of Wright County, Iowa, and served two years, he also served four years as county supervisor of Hancock County. In 1868 Dr. C. went to America City, Kansas, and remained till 1873, when he moved to his present location. He was married March 25, 1855, to Miss Harriet E. Dolph, who was born in the State of New York, March 21, 1833. She died October 2, 1871. They had five children, four now living : Emma R., born February 26, 1856 ; Charles H., born December i, 1858, and died September i, 1859; Frank L., born June 19, 1861 ; Dora A., born February i, 1863, and Orval V., born May 28, 1865. He was again married December 27, 1872, to Miss Nancy Reede, Tjorn in Ohio, February 28, 1838. She died January 19,

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1881. They had one child, Harriet E., wKo was borm October 20, i875« She died October 19, 1877. The doctor also has one adopted child,. Georgie M. Culver. Her real name is Cox. She was born April iii,. 1878.

Rev. I. D. Davis

farmer and fruit grower, section 14, postoffice. Rushville, was born im Lewis County, Kentucky, February 22, 1826,. and when two years of age his parents moved to Missouri, and located in Clay County, where they remained one year. Then went to Clinton County, and after two' years located in Buchanan County, where he was raised and educated^ When he was about twenty-three years of age he went to Davis and DeKalb Counties, remaining in each about twa years, when he agaiin located in Buchanan County, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood. His farm contains 40 acres, which he uses principally for fruit, having about twenty acres of the finest varieties of both large and small fruits. Was married, June 13, 1862, to Miss Mary Dykes. She was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, December 25, 1844. They have had six children, five of whom are living: George F., Hattie A., Charley V., and infant twins, both boys. Mr. D. has been a minister of the M. E. Church South since i860. Mrs. D. is also a member of that denomination.

Alfred Fenton

grain and stock dealer, is a representative citizen of Buchanan County. He was born in Mason County, Kentucky, May 28, 1829. His father, John Fenton, a native of Loudoun County, Virginia, moved to Kentucky in the early settling of that state. In 1808 he moved to Adams County, Ohio, where his son, the subject of this sketch, lived on a farm till he was twenty-one years of age, and where he received a common school education. In 1850 he moved to Missouri, and, three years after,, located permanently at Rushville, where, in partnership with his brother,, he sold goods till 1869. He also dealt largely in live-stock, hemp, and other commodities doing a general trading business. In the meantime in 1859, M""- Fenton visited Colorado and embarked ia the wholesale grocery trade and stock business in which he continued three years, when he freighted for government till 1867, at which time he returned to Buchanan County, and has continued to make Rushville his home. Duriryg all this period Mr. Fenton, in his mercantile business, was associated with his brother, E. M. Fenton. He is recognized as the leading business man of that section of the county. Mr. A. Fenton's landed estate includes 1,800 acres in Missouri, and about 400 acres in Kansas. In October, 1865, he married Miss Alice Long, of Buchanan

H. C. Golden

.agent for the C^ R. I. & P. R. R., East Atchison, was born February 7, 1844, in Chatham, New York, and was there reared and educated. He -early became engaged as book-keeper with a wholesale hardware house in New York City, and remained in their employ until the breaking out the war, when he enlisted as a private in Company E, One Hundred and Eleventh New York Volunteer Infantry, on the 24th of July, 1862. Served for three years with the army of the Potomac, and was taken prisoner at Harper's Ferry and paroled. Participated in the three day's fight at Gettysburg, and was with the campaign to Atlanta. Mr. Golden was mustered out as captain. Since the war he has given his attention to railroading. Was first engaged with the Boston and Albany, next the Kansas Pacific, and then with the Missouri Pacific. In 1877, he was by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific, taking charge of the station at Winthrop (East Atchison), which position he still fills. Captain G. was married in 1876, to Miss Mary Kelly, a native of Atchison. They have had one child - Harry. Mr. G. is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order and also a member of the Knights of Pythias.

Henry Gore

-farmer and stock raiser, section 26, postoffice Sugar Lake, Platte County Missouri, was born in Mercer County, Virginia, July 3, 1826, and was in his native county till eighteen years of age, when he came to Missouri. Remained in Andrew County one year, and since that time "he has been a citizen of Buchanan County. Spent his boyhood days on a farm, and has followed that occupation during life. Came to Missouri -with but a small amount of means, and by his own labor and good man- -agement, he accumulated some 800 acres of land. In the spring of 1880 he divided his land among his children, only retaining for himself 160 acres. Was married June 17, 1847, to Miss Elizabeth Stultz, who was barn in North Carolina, April 27, 1828. They have had ten children, seven of viiiom are* living - William H., Mary L., Eliza A., Sarilda C, Joseph M., John L. and Thomas I.

T. W. Harl

attorney, East Atchison, was born February 26, 1844, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and was raised and educated in his native city. During the late war he enlisted in Company A, Fourth Ohio Infantry, in 1861, and iserved until the xlose of the war, ha.ving taken part in many hard fought battles, among which were Cheek Mountain, the seven days' battle, second Bull Run, Antietam, and Gettysburg. After this he entered the commissary department at Washington, remaining there until the close of the war, with the exception of one month spent with General Grant's command. Emigrated West in the fall of 1865, and setttled at Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he resided until 1868, engaged in the study of law. Then moved to Jackson County, Kansas, engaging in the practice of his profession, until 1877, when he came to this place and opened an office. He has built up a good practice, owns considerable town property and stands among the leading citizens of the county. Was married, in 1867, to Miss Lizzie J. Birt, a daughter of F. A. Birt, of Council Bluffs. She was born May 15, 1846, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania. They have had a family of two children, Frank F. and Charles. Mrs. H. is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Wm. K. Jones

farmer and stock dealer, section 24, postoffice Rushville, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, October 3, 1834, and was there raised on a farm. In 1856 he went to Rush County, Indiana, where he worked on a farm one year and returned to his native home and shortly after went to Jefferson County, Kansas. In December, 1857, he came to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since been engaged in farming and dealing in stock. His farm contains 280 acres. Was married December 13, 1859, to Miss Marilda Jones. She was born in Rush County, Indiana, August 17, 1^41. They have three children : Thomas D., Albert H. Bettie J. Mr. Jones is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

was born October 16, 1848, in Jackson County, Ohio, and came to Missouri with his parents when about seven years of age. They settled in Caldwell County, and remained there until 1854, when they came to this county, and George has made this his home since, having been engaged in various occupations. Assisted in organizing and is one of the energetic men of the place.

East Atchison, was born Jan. 12, 1844, in Boone County, Missouri, and was brought to this place when about three years of age, and has since made his home in this vicinity. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, here received his education, and followed boating on the river up to 1871, when he commenced the grocery and liquor business in East Atchison. He owns a residence and four lots in the town. He was married in 1875 to Miss Elizabeth Anderson, a native of this township, born November 9, 1856. They have one child living, Medora A.; two are deceased. Mr. McQueen formerly belonged to the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Honor.

John Meyer

baker and confectioner. East Atchison,' was born April 4, 1847, in- Bavaria, Germany, and was there raised, learning the baker's business^ He received his education in the school^ of that country, and came to the United States in 1869, landing at New York. Coming west, he stopped one year in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. His next move was to St.. Louis, Missouri, where he remained three years, and then went to Atchison, Kansas; working for seven years at his trade. He subsequently came to East Atchison, and started the business in which he is now engaged. He has a neat and tastily arranged establishment, and his; long experience in the business gives him an advantage over many.. Mt. M. was married August, 1874, to Miss Lizzie Gartfedler, a native of Switzerland. They have had three children, two of whom are living, William and Bertie. Mr. M. is a member of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Honor.

Harison Morrow

deputy postmaster of East Atchison, occupies a position among the leading young men of Buchanan County. Was born September 23, 1853, in Wayne County, Kentucky, and spent his boyhood days on a farmj receiving his education in the schools of that vicinity. Came west in the fall of 1873 and settled at Winthrop (East Atchison), and engaged in farming with his uncle. In the spring of 1877 he entered his uncle's store at this place and now attends to most of the business, besides having the care of the postofifice. Is well thought of by this community and is a member of the Knights of Honor.

East Atchison, was bornjAugust 24, 1851, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was reared and received'his education. Emigrated to Chicago in 1869, and engaged in the liquor business, and came from there to this place in 1879, where he has made his home, and taken an active part in the building up of the place. Assisted in organizing the town, and held the position of Mayor in 1880. Is an active member of the Knights of Honor. Was married May 24, 1873, to Miss Ellen Foot, a native of Chicago, and they have had two children - George and Gracie.

farmer and stock raiser, section 27, postoffice Rushviile, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, December 9, 1819, and in the fall of 1850 he -moved to Platte County, Missouri. There he remained till February, 1862, when he moved to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has since resided. He has followed farming from boyhood, and now his landed estate consists of over 500 acres. He is at present living with his fourth wife.

was born April 15, 1840, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he was raised and received his education. He came West in the spring of 1865, and located in St. Joseph, where he accepted a position with the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company. In January, 1866, he started with a wagon and team across the plains, to Denver, and arrived at his destination in March of the same year, and there turned his attention to mining, and followed it one year, after which he visited Montana and Idaho, returning to St. Joseph in 1868. In 1873, he came to Winthrop (East Atchison), and engaged in the liquor trade, and, since his arrival here, has been among the foremost in advancing the interests of the town. He assisted in its organization, and was its first Mayor. Mr. P. holds the position of justice of the peace. He was married, in 1869, to Miss Maggie E. Knapp, a native of St. Joseph. They have one child, Clara B. He is a member of the Knights of Honor, and holds the position of Dictator in the lodge.

miller, Rushviile, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, May 13, 1841, and was there raised and educated. In 1864, he went to California, and after traveling over the different states and territories until 1867, he returned to his native county. In May, 1875, he moved to Rushviile, where he now resides. Has followed milling from boyhood, having been brought up to the business. Was married, May 20, 1873, to Miss Ella P. Johnson. She was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, May 27, 1850. Her parents died about 1865, after which she made her home with her uncle in Cooper County. She was educated in the tommon schools and in Cully's College, in Cooper County, Missouri, graduating from this institution in 1872, after which she attended the normal school at Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri. She then engaged in teaching until her marriage. They have two children: William E., born April 14, 1875, and Mary, born April 10, 1881. Mr. Rankin is a member of the Masonic lodge.

Ferdinand Reuthinger

Mayor of East Atchison, was born March 29, 1830, in Switzerland, and was there raised until eighteen years of age and received his education in schools of that land. In 1850 he crossed the ocean and landed at New Orleans, immediately coming up the Mississippi River to St. Louis and thence to St. Joseph. He remained here until 1861, engaged in the hotel business, and kept what is known as the St. Louis House, but met with a misfortune by being burned out. He then moved on a farm, and in 1863 commenced teaming across the plains to Denver and continued therein until the fall of 1864, when he moved to Winthrop (East Atchison.) Since that time he has been engaged in various occupations- He owns 350 acres of fine land in Platte County which is well improved, containing g<}pd buil^jngs, &c. Also owns a fine residence and other town property ; and holds the position of Mayor of East Atchison, which he fills with credit to himself and friends. He has been twice married, first, in 1855, to Miss Elizabeth Steineffer, a native of Switzerland. She died December 4, 1876, leaving five children living : Paulina, Elizabeth, Ferdinand, Rosena and LMlie. Lost four. Was again married July 7, 1878, to Mrs. Regina Vasse, a native of Germany. They have one child, Charlie. Mrs. R. has five children by her former husband : Henry, Carolina, Rosa, George and Elizabeth.

physician and surgeon, East Atchison, was born November 14, 1846, in Adams County, Ohio, and was raised there until fifteen years of age. During the late war he espoused the Union cause and enlisted in the Second Ohio Artillery, Company B, in June, 1863, serving until the close of the war. He was attached to the fourteenth army corps, and took part in the battles of Nashville, Chickamauga, Knoxville, Straw- . berry Plains, and many other engagements. He drove an ambulance and served some time in the hospital. At the close of the war Mr. R. settled at Cincinnati and commenced the study of medicine, and in 1867 took his first course of lectures. He»emigrated West in 1867 and located at Winthrop (East Atchison), where he continued the practice of medicine until 1872. Then returned to Cincinnati and took a full course of lectures, and received his diploma. Upon moving to Olney, Illinois, he married Miss H. E. Philips, a native of that State. They came to Winthrop and have since made this their home. Dr. R, owns two lots and a residence. He has a widespread reputation, has achieved a thorough knowledge of the practice, and is an active member of the Knights of Honor.

Greenup Sutton

farmer and breeder of fine stock, section 20, postoffice KushvilTe, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, November 6, 1843., and when twelve years of age, his parents moved to Buchanan County,. Missauri,, where he has been reared on a farm. Was for two years engaged in the mercantile trade at Rushville, and was also employed in the harness trade one year in the same place. Outside of the various occupations mentioned^ Mr. S. has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He has for a few years been dealing in fine blooded stock of all classes, and was, one. of the first to begin the handling of thoroughbreds in his locality. His farm contains 140 acres, all of which is well improved, having one of the best barns in the county. Was married in January, 1869, to Miss Phebe Elliott, who was born in Kentucky, in January, 1842, and came to this county in 1845. They have had three children, two of whom are living - Selden and Emma.

Elijah Watson

postmaster, Rushville, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, April 25, 1 8 16, and was raised on a farm and educated in 'the pioneer school houses. In 184S, he came to Buchanan County, and located in section 12, at that time but a wilderness. Remained in this location about eight years and then moved to Rushville, where he began in the mercantile business. In this he continued till 1855, after which he did business for other parties till about 1877. Since 1876 he has used most of his time in prospecting for the lost boat Pontiac, which sank April 16, 1852, and of which mention is made elsewhere in our history. Mr. W. has been postmaster since June 10, 1854, ^nd was justice of the peace for fourteen years. He was again re-elected but would not accept the position. Was married, September 11, 1838, to Miss Gracie Seever. She was born in Illinois and raised in Kentucky. They have had twelve children, six of whom are living: John H., James B., Elisha M., Hezekiah C, George W., and Nancy C, now Mrs. Abbett.

of Rushville, was born in Lee County, Virginia, September 13, 1812. His great-grandfather was a native of Wales, and was among the early settlers of Maryland. His grandfather, Zachariah Wells, during the Revolutionary war was a resident of North Carolina, whence he afterwards moved to Lee County, Virginia. His father, Robert Wells, was born in North Carolina. He married Elizabeth Shepherd in Virginia, and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1826, being thus one of the early settlers of that part of the State, where he died in 1853, at the advanced age of ninety years. The subject of this sketch received a thorough English education in his native county, where he afterwards taught school, and where on May 8, 1833, he married Miss La'vina Jones, a native of Grayson County, Virginia, born February 20, 1817. . They have had ten children, of these James M., Emmett C, Samuel B., Martha J., Minerva, Celia E., Robert B., and G. W., survive ; May and Albert G. died. W. S. Wells moved to Missouri in 1829, settling in Jackson County, and at the end of the year returned to Virginia. In 1837 he moved from Virginia to Platte County, Misspuri, where, in the spring of 1838, he taught one of the first schools ever opened in that section of country. About the close of the same year, he returned to Virginia. In 1843 he again visited Missouri, locating at Wright City, in the southwest part of the State. In 1844 he moved to Marshall County, Alabama, and thence in 1850 to Western Tennessee. In 1856 he moved to Douglas County, Kansas Territory, from which he was subsequently elected a member of the celebrated Lecompton Convention which framed a constitution for the State. In this election he received the unanimous vote of both parties. In November, i860, he moved to Atchison, Kansas, and, in the following January, returning to Missouri, settled in his present (1881) home - Rushville. ' In the fall of 1861 he joined General Price's army under Jackson's first call for troops. He was in the battle of Pea Ridge, and served till May, 1862, when he returned home. In May 1866 he embatked in the mercantile business in Rushville, in which he has since been principally engaged. In 1874 he was elected by the Democrats a member of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly. He was re-elected to the same position. in 1876, receiving, besides the full Democratic vote of his district, a large Republican support. In politics he has all his life been a Democrat. He has been a member of the old Baptist Church, thirty-nine years. Of this he is also an ordained minister, and has been preaching since 1853. He served as justice of the peace six years, and has been a notary public, since 1873.

was born in Lee County, Virginia, April 7, 1843, and when about one year old, was taken by his parents to Alabama, where he remained about four or five years. Then they moved to Dyer County, Tennessee, and in 1856 to Douglas County, Kansas, there residing till i860, the time of their emigration to Buchanan County. When twenty-two years of age, our subject learned the carpenter's trade, and has worked at it eight years. In 1866, he embarked in the mercantile trade in Rushville, and has been engaged in the same business more or less since. He has a farm of 112 acres, also good property in Rushville. Was married November 2, 1866, to Miss Martha J. White, who was born in Buchanan dealer in groceries and provisions, East Atchison, was born May 16, 1849, in Prussia, Germany, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving his education in the schools of that vicinity. At the age of fourteen years, he commenced to learn the milling business, and followed ist for nine years. In the spring of 1872, he emigrated to America, and knded at New York City, coming to Atchison, Kansas, where he engag^ as clerk in a grocery $tore, and he remained t|iree years, in that capacity, and then opened at his present location, in East Atchison, in 1876. His store is filled with a complete stock of general groceries and provisions, and he has a fair patronage. . He was married December 5, ,1:875, to Miss Pauline Reuthinger, daughter of F. Reuthinger, present Mayor of East Atchison. She is a native of this state, and was born February 11, 1856. They have had three children, two of whom are living, Carl T. and Rosa. Himself and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and he is a member of the Knights of Honor. Mr. W. belongs to the city council.

Source changes here: from History of Buchanan County and the City of St. Joseph and Representative Citizens : 1826 to 1904, by Rutt, Christian Ludwig, published 1904; 739 words in this source stream.

Rush Township

This is the extreme southwestern township in the county, and its western boundary is the Missouri River. William Allison, John Allison and James Canter located in 1837; John Seips, Eli Seips, Mitchell Owen, John Utt, Colonel Wells, Henry Flayes, Sylvester Hayes, Morris Baker, James Carpenter, Anthony Graves, John Flannery, 1839.

There are two postofifices and votingprecincts in the township - Rushville and Winthrop - and the population of the township is given in the last census at 1,653.

Rushville was platted in 1847 '^y Perman Hudson and James Leachman upon a quarter section that had been entered in 1839 by John Flannery. Five railroads pass through the town - the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific,

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, Hannibal & St. Joseph, Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs and Missouri Pacitic. There is a population of about 500 and the town is incorporated. There are three general stores, an implement house, drug store, hotel, blacksmith, etc. ; also schools and churches.

\\^inthrop was once a prosperous place, but the ravages of the river and the departure of the industries that once flourished have reduced it to a comparatively insignificant point. The quarter section upon which Winthrop is located was entered by George Million in 1839. Million operated a ferry across the river to the point where Atchison is now located. The town company was formed in 1857, and Senator Pomeroy of Kansas was one of the incorporators. The place was named in honor of Governor Winthrop of the Massachusetts Bay colony. There were at one time two extensive pork packing plants in operation. The larger one 'was erected by Fowler Brothers in 1879, at a cost of $150,000, and the smaller one by Smith, Farlow & Company of Ouincy. The Fowlers moved their plant to Kansas City after operating for something over a year. There were several causes for this : one that the bridge rates were exorbitant, another the flings of an Atchison newspaper at tlie peculiarities of the resident Fowder, whose manners were European, and a third that Kansas City offered high inducements. Perhaps all three reasons are entitled to weight, but the last was doubtless the prime cause of the removal. Kansas City was making a special offer for packing houses. The Fowlers were offered ground and buildings, and the offer was accepted. The Winthrop house was dismantled and afterward destroyed by the elements. As the Fowders killed about 3,000 hogs daily, the loss by their departure was great, not only to Winthrop, but to Atchison as well.

The packing house of Smith, Farlow & Company was buih in 1880 at a cost of "$60,000, and had a capacity of about 1,000 hogs daily. It Avas operated for about four years by the builders, and at different times subsequently by other parties. The plant is idle now.

There were stock yards, freight depots, lumber yards, saloons and numerous business houses in those days, and there was quite a speculation in Winthrop town lots in 1879 and 1880.

Prior to the construction of the Atchison bridge, which was opened in September of 1874, there was a steam ferry, the "Ida," owned by Dr. Challis of Atchison, and also a railroad transport boat, the "William M. Osborn."

In 1884, the northern portion of Winthrop went into the river, and the ravages of the flood were so great as to necessitate the abandonment of a railroad station between Winthrop and Rushville, called "Paw-Paw." For over three years trains were run to Sugar Lake, where Armour station was erected, and thence to Atchison. Last year, however, the Rock Island and Santa Fe companies built tracks along the old route and their trains no longer go to Armour.

The census" of 1890 shows a population of 490 for W^inthrop, but there are not that number now by half. The postoffice is called East Atchison. There are two general stores, blacksmiths, saloon and drug store.

This is the smallest township in the county. It lies north of Rush and .west of Wayne, and has the Missouri RiA-er for its Avestern lx)undary. The earliest settlers were from Bartholomew County, Indiana, and the following came in 1841 : William McHammer, Henry Siebert, Nathaniel Wilson, James McKinney, John, James and Thomas Mc- Galliard, James Wilson and Eli Gabbert.

The population of Lake township is about 300. The voting- precinct is at Wilson's school house, and the postoffice at Halls, in Wayne township.