Sarcoxie Township (part 2 of 2)

July 20, 1870; Minice N., born July 2, 1874; and Thomas E., born April 4, 1882. William M. died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. J. is a member of the I. O. O. F. They have a ^ood farm and very pleasant home about three miles southeast of Sarcoxie. Mr. Jones is a practical farmer and takes great pride in improvements. Educational, political, church, and other interests have an earnest exponent in the person of our subject.

WILLIAM HALL JONES, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Spencer county, Ind., Sept. 11, 1834. His father, W. K. Jones, was a native of North Carolina, born in Iredell county, Aug. 5, 1800, and died March 10, 1865. Mother a native of the Blue-grass State, born Feb. 1, 1803, died Jan. 1, 1864. Subject grew to manhood in Spencer county, engaged in agricultural pursuits and attending school. When eighteen years of age he came with parents to Missouri, locating in Lawrence county. In 1856 he came to Jasper county, bought a tract of land, and made this his home until the breaking out of the war. In the spring of 1861 he moved his family to Lyon county, Kan. In the fall of 1865 he returned to this county and purchased the farm on M'hich he now resides. Mr. Jones was married in Jasper county, Mo., July 17, 1855, to Miss Fannie, daughter of John and Melissa Henry, who were among the first settlers of Sarcoxie township. Mrs. J. was born near the Cave Springs, this county, April 12, 1839. From this union there are five children: Charles E., born June 15, 1857; Franklin S., born Nov. 19, 1861; Frederick W., born March 31, 1870; Lucius M., born Dec. 6, 1875; and Marcellus Q., born Sept. 28, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are, and have been for years, consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. They are very pleasantly located about two miles east of Sarcoxie, on a fine farm of 160 acres, well improved, fine residence, barn, and other out-buildings, orchard, etc. Mr. Jones is considered one of the most substantial farmers in Sarcoxie township.

MOSES A. McKNIGHT, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Kutherford county, Tenn., April 10, 1826. His parents, Moses and Erexine (Roseboiough) McKnight, were natives of the Old North State. Father was born Aug. 5, 1791, and died Nov. 20, 1843. Mother born in July, 1797, died March 20, 1847. Subject was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. Came to Missouri in the fall of 1849 and stopped for a time in Franklin county. Four years later he came to Jasper county and located at Sarcoxie. Mr. McKnight was married in Franklin county. Mo., Feb. 20, 1850, to Miss Rachael L., daughter of Lazarus and Elizabeth Holman, of that county, but natives of North Carolina-

From this union there were seven children: Henry M., born March 15, 1851; Erexine E., born Aug. 2, 1852, now wife of Charles Pettit, of Sarcoxie; Louisa A., born Dec. 28, 1854, now wife of James W. Has^gard, of Sarcoxie township; Laura K., born Dec. 21, 1856, now wife of Henry N. Wilde, of Sarcoxie; Mary E., born Dec. 26, 1858, died Dec. 30, 1870; Charlotte J., born April 16, 1863. One died in infancy. Mrs. M. died in February, 1872. She was a member of the M. E. Church (South). Mr. M. was again married June 21, 1877, to Mrs. Nancy L. Bass, 7iee Powell, of this county. Mrs. McKnight was born March 2, 1848. They have one child, Minnie, born May 10, 1878. Mr, and Mrs. M. are both members of the M. E. Church. Subject has held different po"sitions of importance. Has been commissioned a notary public and has been justice of the peace for Sarcoxie township for six years.

DR. R. H. D. LONG, physician and surgeon, post-office Bower's Mills, is a native of the Buckeye State. He was born in Pickaway county, Oct. 14, 1853. His father, Kendall Long, was a native of Maryland; his mother, nee Macura Clarkson, was a native of Ohio. When two years of age subject moved with his parents to Iowa, locating near Burlington, where he was reared on a farm, and attended common schools; he also attended a private school in Burlington under the tutorship of Dr. Graff. In the fall of 1869 he went to Ashland, Neb., and engaged as clerk in a general store, where he remained two years. He commenced the study of medicine in the fall of 1870, and one year thereafter returned to Burlington, Iowa, where he continued his studies under Dr. John ScarflP. In the fall of 1873 he entered the medical department of Michigan State University, took one course, and then entered the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating from that institution in the spring of 1874. He returned to Burlington, Iowa, and engaged in the practice of his profession with Dr. Scarff, his former preceptor. He came to his present location in 1875, and has since built up a large and increasing practice. Dr. Long was married in Lawrence county, Mo., Dec. 16, 1877, to Miss Susie, daughter of R. P. and Millie Colley, of Lawrence county. The doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic orders. He now has a store at Bower's Mills, carrying a full line of dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, groceries, drugs, etc. Dr. and Mrs. Long have a pleasant home and enjoy the respect and esteem of all with whom they are associated, socially and otherwise.

DENNIS McNALLIE, of McNallie & Swindle, hardware and furniture dealers, Sarcoxie, was born in Compton county. Province of Quebec, Oct. 17, 1847. His parents, John and Rose McNallie, were natives of the Emerald Isle. When thirteen years of age subject went to Sherbrook, and for several years attended the city schools. He catne to the States in 1863 and engaged for a time in farming at White River Junction, Vt. He then went to Ilion, Herkimer county, N. Y., and commenced work in the Remington Gun Shops; he continued thus employed eighteen months, and then entered the Whitestown Seminary, where he pursued his studies one year. After quitting school he returned to Canada, and two years thereafter to Ilion, N. Y., where he re-engaged in the Remington Grun Shops. He came west to Butler county, Ohio, in the spring of 1868, and in the fall following, to Jasper county, locating near Avilla, McDonald township, where he farmed for about four years. In the winter of 1873 he went to Joplin and engaged in prospecting, and as clerk for W. J. Swindle in the grocery business. One year later he moved upon a farm five miles east of Sarcoxie, where he engaged in farming four years. He then moved his family to Sarcoxie, and leaving them there comfortably situated made a trip to Colorado. He returned in August following, and soon after he engaged in the furniture business in Sarcoxie with Mr. L. A. Dew, under the firm name of Dew & McNallie; continued a few months, and then he jjurchased the entire interest and conducted the business alone. In August, 1882, present partnership was formed, and the new firm at once added a large stock of hardware, and increased the furniture until they now have an establishment which is not only a credit to the enterprising town of Sarcoxie, but would be to one of far greater pretensions. Mr. McNallie was married in this county, in 1874, to Miss Nancy, daughter of W. J. and Rachel Swindle, of Sarcoxie. From this union there have been four children. Mrs. McNallie is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and Mr. M. belongs to the A. O. U. W. The place of business is on the northwest corner of the square, Sarcoxie, where can be found everything in the furniture and hardware line.

LEWIS M. MARTIN, farmer and stock-raiser, post-oflSce Sarcoxie, was born in St. Louis county. Mo,, March 10, 1821. His parents, Sarah and David Martin, were natives respectively of Yirginia and Kentucky. Our subject grew to maturity in St. Louis county and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and attended the common schools. When seventeen years of age he moved with his parents to what was then Crawford county, Mo., and located on a farm, where they remained about seven years. The family then went to Moniteau county, this state, and purchased a farm and continued farming, and came to Jasper county in the fall of 1872, locating where he now resides. Mr. Martin was married in Moniteau county, Aug. 7, 1845, to Miss Sarah A. Williams of that county. From this union there have been twelve children: George W., born June 27, 1846, died in May, 1872; Desdemonia

R. P. MARTIN, station agent, Frisco Road, Sarcoxie, was born in Casey county, Ky., Feb. 27, 1853. His parents, Jesse and Eliza Martin, were also natives of the Blue-grass State. "When five years of age our subject moved with his parents to Missouri, locating in Camden county, where he grew to manhood and engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended the common schools. He finished his education in the Lebanon High School, graduating in the spring of 1874. After quitting school he engaged to learn the art of photograph}^, but three years later commenced to learn telegraphy at Lebanon. In Nov., 1879, he took charge of the telegraph office at Neosho, Newton county, and six months after he went to Stoutland, Camden county, and took charge as station agent and operator for a time; he then engaged as night operator at St. Clair, Franklin county. He then went to Fredonia, Kan., and shortly after came to Sarcoxie, taking charge of the station as agent and operator, Aug. 14, 1881. Mr. Martin was married in Neosho, Newton county, this state, Feb. 6, 1879, to Miss Fannie Jordan. They have one child: Virgil Edward, born April 11, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have a very pleasant home in Sarcoxie, and are surrounded by a wide circle of friends. Mr. M. is a member of the I. O. O. F.

CAPT. GOLDMAN G. MEADOR, of Cooper & Meador, farmers and stock-raisers, post-ofiice Bower's Mills, was born in Macon county, Tenn., July 25, 1826. His parents, Lewis and Sarah F. Meador, were natives of the Old Dominion. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. In 1861 he enlisted in the Eighth Kentucky Infantry Yolunteers, Col. Ben. Grider commanding, and served twelve months; he was then discharged because of disability, and re-enlisted in the First Tennessee Mounted Infantry, and was elected first lieutenant in Company E, and was mustered out at the end of one year; enlisted again in the Eighth Tennessee Mounted Infantry Volunteers, Colonel Cleveland commanding, and was elected captain of Company A, and served until the close of the war, when he was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., in August, 1865, and returned home. He came to Missouri in the fall of 1865, and located in Jasper county near where he now resides. He was married Nov. 23, 1851, to Miss Yelira Cooper. JFrom this union there are seven children: Arzila F., Sarah L., Lewis P., Jas. M., Bennet H., Y. G., and Geo. Riley. Mrs. M. died March 24, 1881. Messrs. Cooper & Meador are now very pleasantly situated on a fine farm, well improved, a beautiful residence, large barn, and other out-buildings, and are counted among the most succesful farmers of southwestern Missouri.

TIMOTHY MEADOE, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Macon county, Tenn., Aug. 2, 1823. His parents, Jehu and Frances Meador, were natives of Yirginia. Our subject grew to manhood engaged on a farm, acquiring a liberal education in the common schools. He came to Missouri in 1849, locating in this county, near the mouth of "White Oak Creek. Three years later he moved on Spring River, six miles east of Carthage, and in 1852 came to his present location. In November, 1862, he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia and served four months. He moved to Lawrence in the summer of 1863, but returned in 1866. Mr. Meador was married in Macon county, Tenn., Oct. 2, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Celia Long, of Robertson county, same state. Mrs. Meador was born Nov. 5,1827. This union has been blessed with ten children: Susan F., born July 21, 1846, and died in July, 1851; Minerva A., born Jan. 23, 1848, and died in June, 1859; A. E., born April 8, 1851, and died in June, 1859; Mary J., born Sept. 11, 1853, now wife of Joseph Lundy, of this township; Julina E., born Feb. 7, 1857, now wife of John B. Osborn, of Avilla; James W., born Oct. 1, 1858, and died July 2, 1859; Laura, born Sept. 20, 1860, now wife of D.jM. Roper, of Sarcoxie township; Ira T., born Jan. 6, 1862; Nancy E., born Oct. 16, 1864; and William P., born Aug. 7, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Meador are consistent members of the Baptist Church. Their farm consists of 224 acres of choice land, well improved, good dwelling, barn, an orchard containing a general variety of fruits, and other requisites of a comfortable home. Mr. Meador takes great interest in public matters - educational, political, and religious - and has been frequently honored with positions'of importance.

J. W. MELUGIN. Prominent'^among the pioneer settlers of Jasper county is the subject of this sketch. Mr. Melugin was born in Dixon county, Tenn., Nov. 22, 1818. His father, Joseph Melugin, was a native of

North Carolina, born near Gnilford Conrt-House, in 1773, and died March 11, 1845. His mother was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphia in 1775, and died in December, 1838. His grandfather on both sides participated in the Revolutionary War. His grandfather Meliigin was a native of Scotland. When twelve years of age our subject moved with his parents to Sangamon county, 111., and there engaged in farming for a half decade. In 1835 they came to Missouri, locating in what was then Barry county, near where he now resides. Our subject was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. His experience during the war was somewhat varied. He proposed to be neutral, but neutrality on the field of revolting sections was difficult to maintain. He was taken prisoner and held as a hostage by Col. John M. Richardson, but subsequently released. Mr. Melugin was married in Jasper county, Mo., Oct. 23, 1843, to Miss Eliza A. C, daughter of Hugh and Sarah Allison, natives of North Carolina. From this union there have been five children: William Benton, born Oct. 15, 1844; John Thomas, born Feb. 11, 1846, and died Dec. 28, 1870; James Albert, born Jan. 30, 1850; Franklin, born Oct. 28, 1855; and Samuel Joseph, born July 22, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Melugin are members of the Christian Church. They have a very pleasant home, situated about seven miles east of Carthage. Their farm consists of about 300 acres of improved land, well fenced and watered ; also about the same number of acres unimproved adjoining. They have a splendid residence, situated in a natural grove; also a large barn and other out-buildings, orchard, etc. The farm is largely situated on the celebrated Spring River bottom, the most fertile land in tire Southwest. Our subject is a man of good business qualifications, energetic, enterprising, and is always ready to aid pecuniarily and otherwise in every effort to promote the interest of state, county, and particularly the community in which he lives. He is considered one of the most practical and substantial farmers, not only of Jasper county, but of southwest Missouri.

WILLIAM MORRIS, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was -born in Butler county, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1809; his parents, John and Elizabeth Morris, were natives of the Old Dominion. When nine years of age our subject came west with his parents to Knox county, lud.; there the father purchased land and commenced to improve it. Shortly after, however, he started on a trip and was supposed to have been drowned; subject being the eldest of the family of children necessarily had to take charge of the affairs, although, of course, directed by his mother in many things. Remained there engaged in farming until twenty-three years of age, during which time he received a limited education. In 1834 he moved to Davis county, same state, but soon after returned to the old homestead; came to Missouri in the spring of 1869, locating^ in Jasper county about nine miles southeast of Carthage. He then purchased land and engaged in farming until February, 1880, when he came to his present location. Mr. Morris was married in Knox county, Ind., April 16, 1829, to Miss Lavina, daughter of Noah and Mary Roberts, formerly of the Empire State. From this union there were three children, John, Mary, and William C; Mrs. M. died in the summer of 1831:; subject whs again married in the following November to Miss Rebecca, daughter of Ephraim and Margaret Thompson of Davis county. They have been blessed with five children; Mary, Lavina, Margaret, Elizabeth, and William T.; Mrs. M. died in October, 1858; again married in Knox county, Ind., July 21, 1859, to Mrs. Mary E. Robbins, daugiiter of Wm. and Elizabeth McGovern. Form this union there have been nine children: Marcellus, born June 19, 1860; Elmer E., born Oct. 24, 1861; Louis, born June 21, 1864; Oliver P., born April 9, 1867, died Jan, 26, 1875; Benjamin F., born Dec. 31, 1868, died Feb. 7, 1869; H. A., born May 23, 1870; Etta May, born April 3, 1872; James M., born Feb. 14, 1874; and Hugh H., born March 3, 1877, died Sept. 14, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the M. E. Church; they have a good farm and pleasant home, situated about two mile east of Sarcoxie.

JOHN PALMER, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Almanance county, N. C, Nov. 22, 1844. His parents, Thomas and Agnes Palmer, were also natives of North Carolina. When about fourteen years of age our subject moved with his parents to Missouri locating on a farm in Webster county; four years later the family moved to Batesville, Ark.; subject was raised entirely on a farm and received a fair education. In the fail of 1862 he enlisted in Company B, Second Missouri Cavalry, and served until the close of the war; participated in the battles of Augusta, Ark., Pilot Knob and Independence, Mo., Blue Mills, Kan., and others of considerable importance; came to Jasper county in 1874, locating on a farm near Reeds, and five years later purchased and moved upon his present farm, to which he has added many improvements, and has engaged in farming and stock-raising on a extensive scale. Mr. Palmer was married in Osage county, this state, July 11, 1868, to Miss Sarah F., daughter of Ryland W. and S. A. Giles, natives of Tennessee. Mrs. P. was born Sept. 5, 1851. From this union there have been two children: Thomas Ryland, born Aug. 13, 1870, and Mary Frances, born April 29, 1872, died March 29, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer are members of the M. E. Church (South); they have a splendid farm of 140 acres, mostly well improved; neat dwelling, good barn, young orchard, etc. Mr. P. is a practical farmer.

Sargoxie Townsuip

THOMAS PALMER, farmer and stock-raiser, post-oflSce Sarcoxie, was born" in North Carolina, March 8, 1812. His parents, Thomas and Sarah Palmer, were natives of North Carolina. Subject was reared on a farm, receivinof a limited common school education. Came to Missouri in fall of 1858, located in Webster county, near Marshfield, and engaged in farming until breaking o^.t of war. In summer of 1861 subject enlisted in Colonel Snavel's Regiment Missouri Yolunteers, and served six months. Discharged at Springfield, Mo., in spring of 1862; he returned home, but soon after moved to Arkansas. Remained several years, then returned to Missouri, locating in Osage county, and engaged in farming. While in Arkansas subject was captured, with several others, after being shot three times by Federal scouts. The latter, after having captured their man, attempted to place him on horseback. The animal, seeing the blood flowing from his wounds, turned quickly and kicked him, breaking his leg. Was exchanged, and returned home. Came to Jasper county in fall of 1874, locating on Center Creek, near Sarcoxie. Came to present location in spring of 1879. Was married Oct. 28, 1837, to Miss Agnes, daughter of Michael and Peggie Struther. From this union there have been twelve children: Adam, born Nov. 20, 1841; Edward, born Oct. 11, 1843; John, born Oct. 18, 1845; George, born July 31, 1847; Thomas, born July 23, 1850; Mary Ann, born April 23, 1852; Michael, born Feb. 23, 1854; David, born Dec. 4, 1855; Margaret J., born in September, 1857; Daniel, born March 7, 1859; Agnes, born July 20, 1861; Martha E., born Dec. 12, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the M. E. Church (South). They are comfortably located on a fine farm of nearly 200 acres, besides timber lands; have a good home, and are well situated to enjoy their remaining years.

CHARLES H. PEIRCE, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Stafford county. New Hampshire, Oct. 25, 1837. His parents, Andrew and Rebecca Peirce, were natives respectively of the Granite and Bay states. His father was born July 13, 1814, and is now living at Clifton Springs, N. Y. Mother was born June 25, 1811, died Nov. 6, 1860. When thirteen years old our subject moved with parents to Boston, where his father engaged in shipping and the commission business. Subject was liberally educated in the common and higher schools. In 1855 he went to Chicago and engaged in the wholesale mercantile business. A decade later he went to central Illinois and engaged in farming, near Christia. Continued there two years, then came to Missouri, locating in May, 1869, where he now resides. Since he has engaged quite extensively in farming and stock-raising. Mr. Peirce was married in Carthage, May 7, 1870, to Miss Lydia A., daughter of Loren and Sarah W. Hurlbut, of Sarcoxie township.

Mrs. Peirce was born in Green county, Wis., July 12, 1850. This union has been blessed with five children: Grace, born Oct. 13, 1871, died March 4,1872; Frank H., born March 24, 1873, died Feb.' 17, 1875; Andrew and Mary Frances, born April 22, 1878; and Lulu R, born Feb. 16, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Peirce are very pleasantly located five miles northeast of Sarcoxie, on a fine farm of 520 acres, three hundred of which are in good cnltivation, well watered, under good fence, etc. The buildings are commodious and nicely situated, having a really beautiful view of the surroundiag country. Mr. P. is a man of excellent business qualifications. Energetic and enterprising, he is one of the most practical and substantial farmers in Jasper county.

CHARLES T. PETTIT, merchant, Sarcoxie, was born in St. Joseph county, Mich., Nov. 4, 1840. His parents, John and Permelia Pettit, were natives respectively of the Empire State and New Jersey. Subject grew to manhood in the county of his nativity, engaged in agricultural pursuits and attending the common schools; completed his education in the Hillsdale College, at Hillsdale, Mich. After quitting school he engaged in teaching and farming for a time. Came to Jasper county in the fall of 1866, stopping about four months in Carthage; he then came to Sarcoxie and embarked in the mercantile business with Harry Hubbard, present county collector, under the firm name of Hubbard & Pettit. Eighteen months thereafter he purchased the entire interest and continued alone. In 1872 he built the present Sarcoxie mills; in the summer of 1874 he disposed of them to Mr. W. H. Perry for $9,000, and one year later he and Gilbert Schooling became their proprietors. Soon after they were again sold to J. P. Boyd, the present owner, and our subject has since given his attention principally to the mercantile business. At this writing he is engaged in constructing a large brick block on the northeast corner of the public square, which when completed will be the finest building in Sarcoxie. Mr. Pettit was married Dec. 14, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Moses and Louisa McKnight, of this county, but natives of Tennessee. From this union there are three children living: Ruth, born July 15, 1874; William, born July 2, 1876: and Charles, born Dec. 15, 1879. Three are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Pettit have a very pleasant home in Sarcoxie. She is a consistent member of the M. E. Church (South). Mr. P. is a man of excellent business qnalifications. Energetic and enterprising, he is ever awake to the interests of state, county, and especially of the community in which he lives. He is a member of the Masonic order.

^gnes Prigmore, were natives of Tennessee. Father was born Dec. 13, 1779, and died in the spring of 1859; mother, born Sept. 28, 1785, and died in the spring of 1859. Daring infancy, subject moved with his parents to what is now Cooper county; one year later the family moved to southern Illinois, and three years thereafter returned to Missouri, stopping on White Kiver, where the father traded for a time with the Indians. In the spring of 18P>6 they came to what was then Barry, but now Jasper, county, Mo., locating five miles northeast of Sarcoxie. Here young Prigmore grew to maturity, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and attended the schools. Since he has largely engaged in farming and growing stock. During the late war subject took a neutral position, notwithstanding he lost heavily from depredations and theft on the part of the armies. Mr. Prigmore was married in Jasper county, Mo., Dec. 29, 1848, to Miss Amanda M., daughtm- of Ephraim and Rebecca Peasley, of this county, but natives of Tennessee. From this union there have been thirteen children: Mary G., born Dec. 13, 1849, died in Oct., 1873; James W., born March 14, 1851, died in June, 1881; C. E., born May 24, 1853; Frances W., born Sept. 27,1854; Lee H., born Jan. 12, 1858, died June 24, 1871; Aduella B., born Sept. 27, 1859, died in July, 1881; Fannie C, born March 21, 1862; John T., born Nov. 21, 1864; triplets, born in March, 1866, all died in infancy; Dick, born April 24, 1868; and Joseph D., born May 6, 1871. Mrs. P. died in June, 1876. Subject was again married in this county, Dec. 12, 1878, to Mrs. Margaret Dodson, daughter of Neil and Elizabeth Russell of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. P. have a splendid home, situated about five miles northeast of Sarcoxie. Fine farm of 311 acres, nearly all improved, well fenced and watered; two bearing orchards, in fact all the requisites of a comfortable home. Mr. Prigmore is a practical farmer and is considered one of the most substantial.

PELSUE BROS., druggists, southwest corner of the square, Sarcoxie. George W. Pelsue, of the above firm, was born in Rutland county, Vt,, Dec. 26, 1847. His parents, Parker D. and Emeline Pelsue, were also natives of the Green Mountain State. When four years of age subject moved with his parents to Iowa, locating on a farm in Lee county. Seven years later the family came to Monroe county, this state. Subject was raised on a farm and educated in the common schools. In 1864 he enlisted in Company F, Forty-second Missouri Infantry Volunteers, and^served until the close of the war. He participated iu the battles of Nashville, Franklin, and many others of minor importance. He was mustered out June 27, 1865, at Nashville, Tenn., and returning home, farmed untiljl867. He then went to Topeka, Kan., and engaged as clerk in a grocery store for a time; then to Monroe county, Mo., and in the fall of 1870 he went to Farmington, Grayson county, Texas, and engaged in the drug business; he continued there about fourteen months and subsequently he engaged in the drug business in Monroe county, this state; then at Moberly; thence to Cherry Vale, Kan.; and in May, 1881, came to Sarcoxie and has since continued in the same business with his present partner. Mr. Pelsue was married at Whitehall, Green county. III., April 21, 1873, to Miss Mary, daughter of John and Lucy Record, natives of Tennessee. From this union there are three children: Walter E,, born March 19, 1874; George A., born Jan. 26, 1877; and Wilsie W., born Sept. 19, 1878. Mrs. P. was born Feb. 27, 1850. She is a member of the Methodist Church.

Cyrus F. Pelsue, oT the above firm, was born July 7, 1856, in Lee county, Iowa. He was also raised on a farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits and attending school. In 1859 he came with his parents to Monroe county, Mo., and remained thereuntil 1879, when he went to Sandwich, 111., and engaged as salesman in a mercantile establishment. One year later he returned to Monroe county, and in 1878 went to Kansas, engaging in the drug business with a brother, J. W. Pelsue, Walnut, Crawford county. He afterward went to Cherry Yale, same state, and continued in the drug business with his present partner. He came to Lawrence in the spring of 1881 and has since made this his home. Mr. Pelsue was married in Barton county. Mo., Oct. 18, 1882,^ to Miss Callie, daughter of John Sims, of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Pelsue have a very pleasant home in Sarcoxie. His business is on the southwest corner of the square; he carries a complete line of drugs, medicines, paints, oils, brushes, etc., in fact everything usually found in a first-class establishment.

WILLIAM REED. Prominent among the old and respected citizens of Jasper county, is the subject of this sketch. Mr. Reed was born in Berkshire county, Mass., April 15, 1815. His parents, Elkanah and Laura (Crocker) Reed, were also natives of the Bay State. Subject remained in his native county until abont twenty-two years of age. His early years were spent in agricultural pursuits and attending school. At sixteen he commenced to learn the trade of carriage-maker, served a full apprenticeship, and continued there for some time. He then went to New Orleans and worked at his trade until the summer of 1860, when he traded for lands in this county and soon after moved his family here, locating where he now resides. Since coming here he has engaged extensively in stock-raising. During the war our subject took no active part, but like most others in this and neighboring counties, he lost most every movable thing. He retained however, "his land and his scalp," and with his energy and enterprise he soon amassed sufficient of this world's goods to place him again in a comfortable position. Mr. Reed was married in ISTew Orleans, La., Oct. 12, 1853, to Mrs. Angelica Bond, daughter of John B. Waltz, of Virginia. From this union there were four children: Spencer, born Sept. 24, 1854-; Anna, born Feb. 11, 1858, now widow of Solomon Woodmanse; Flora, born April 22, 1860, died Jan. 10, 1865; and Fred, born July 31, 1867. Mrs. R. died Jan. 21, 1874, in this county. Mr. Reed was again married in Lawrence county, Mo., Oct. 26, 1876, to Mrs. Emeline A. Spencer, daughter of Samuel and Esther Cross, of Vermont, Mrs. R. is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Reed owns nearly one thousand acres of choice lands, situated near Reed's Station, mostly in a fine state of cultivation. His home, a view of which is given in this volume, is beautifully located on an eminence one-fourth mile north of the station which bears his name. He is a man of extraordinary business qualifications, active, energetic, enterprising and philanthropic; few men have risen more rapidly or given more for benevolent purposes. His many deeds of kindness and generosity will ever be held in grateful memory by a large circle of friends.

JAMES C. REYNOLDS, of Hagar, Reynolds & Hottel, merchants and grain dealers, Sarcoxie, was born at Kanawha Falls, West Va., Feb. 20, 1844. His parents were also natives of West Ya. When seven years of age our subject moved with his parents to Arkansas, locating in Independence county. There he grew to manhood, and engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended school. In the year 1853 his father, George W. Reynolds, died in that county. In the fall of 1863 our subject enlisted in Company A, Fourth Arkansas Yolunteer Infantry, and served about eight months. He was discharged at Devall's Bluft', near Little Rock, because of physical disabilities. He then went to St. Clair county. 111., and for a half decade engaged in farming near Mascoutah. He came to Missouri in 1868, locating in Lawrence county, three miles east of Sarcoxie. He remained there farming until the autumn of !1879, then came to Sarcoxie and engaged in his present business. Mr. Reynolds was married in Lawrence county. Mo., to Miss Emma K., daughter of R. Church, of Ohio. Mrs. R. was born in Lawrence county, Ohio, and died in this county Oct. 29, 1875, leaving one child, Harry S., born Aug. 5, 1873. Our subject was again married March 2, 1879, to Miss Maggie S., daughter of T. J. Hammar, of Sarcoxie. Mr. and Mrs, Reynolds have a very pleasant home in Day's addition, Sarcoxie. They also have an excellent farm of seventy acres, situated about three miles east of Sarcoxie, all in cultivation, good residence and other buildings, orchard, and yard set in shade and ornamental trees.

G. M. ROPER, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Reeds, was born in Tri^g county, Ky., May 20, 1830. His parents, H. C. and Nancy W. Roper, were natives of Virginia. His father was born Aug. 26, 1796, and died May 13, 1882; his mother was born March 8, 1793. Our subject was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. "When twenty years of age his parents moved to Montgomery county, 111., and there engaged in farming. In the spring of 1867 he came to Missouri, locating in Jasper county, near Sarcoxie. He moved to Spring River in March, 1876, and three years thereafter to his present location. Our subject was married Aug. 12, 1§52, to Miss Mary M., daughter of Wm. and Margaret Jones, of Illinois, but natives of Kentucky. From this union there are nine children: Wm. H., born Jan. 27, 1853; David M., born Nov. 28, 1855; Alvin C, born July 9, 1858; George Griffin, born April 29, 1861; Lewis F., born Oct. 7, 1863; Lowry B., born March 13, 1866; Mary E., born Jan. 7, 1869; Leroy C, born May 20, 1871; and Stella B., born September 11, 1874. Mrs. R. was born April 1, 1832, in Montgomery county, 111. Mr. and Mrs. R. are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which our subject was elected an elder in 1867; he is also superintendent of Sundayschool, and takes an active interest in all church and educational matters. He is a member of the Masonic order.

W. H. ROPER, M. D., physician and surgeon, Sarcoxie, was born in Montgomery county. 111., June 27, 1853. His parents, George M. and Mary M. (Jones) Roper, were natives respectively of Kentucky and Illinois. Our subject came with his parents to this county when fourteen years of age. He was raised principally on a farm, and educated in the common schools, Pierce City High School, and the Drury College, Springfield, Mo. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. J. W. Blosser, now of Macon City, Mo. In the spring of 1878 he took a course of lectures at the American Medical College, St. Louis, graduating in the spring of 1881. Dr. Roper was married at Avilla, this county, Dec. 25, 1877, to Miss Lauretta C, adoj)ted daughter of Judge William H. Rusk, of Sarcoxie. From this union there are two children: Pearl Rusk, born April 28, 1880; and Lyttleton H., born Aug. 24, 1882. Mrs. Roper is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The doctor has been a close student, and consequently has armed himself with a fund of knowledge in the diflferent branches of his profession which cannot fail to win him a reasonable degree of success as a practitioner. He is a man of energy, and by his strict attention to his chosen work has acquired a good practice.

"WILLIAM R. RUSK, farmer and stock-raiser (retired), post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Frederick county, Va., May 27, 1815. His parents, Benjamin D, and Mary Husk, were also natives of the Old Dominion. When tliirteen years of age our subject came west with his parents to Sangamon county, 111., locating on a farm near Springfield. There he engaged in the healthful pursuits of agriculture, and attending school; completed his education in an academy near Springfield, under the tutorship of W. D. E. Trotter, a son-in-law of the Rev. Peter Cartwright. Came to Missouri in 1840, locating in what is now Schuyler county, where for nearly a quarter of a century he engaged in farming and milling. In 1845 Mr. Rusk crossed the plains to California on an exploring expedition with Col. John C. Fremont. Returned during the following winter, and soon after enlisted «under Capt. Moss in the First Missouri Cavalry, Col. A. "W. Doniphan commanding, and served in the war against Mexico. At the breaking out of the late war subject enlisted under Col. Haywood, and served until its close; was mustered out in Schuyler county, Mo., in the winter of 1865, and shortly after moved to Lafayette county, Mo., stopping ten miles southwest of Lexington. Came to Jasper county in 1870, locating near Avilla, McDonald township. There he engaged in farming and stock-raising until January, 1882, when he disposed of his interests and came to Sarcoxie. Judge Rusk was married May 7, 1839, to Miss Martha J., daughter of David and Jane Conkling, of Miami county, 111. Mrs. Rusk is a relative of ex Senator Roscoe Conkling, of the Empire State. Judge and Mrs. Rusk have a very pleasant home in Sarcoxie, with a well cultivated farm in connection. In 1873 subject was elected associate judge of the county court, in which capacity he served acceptably for three years. Although retired from active life. Judge Rusk yet takes great interest in public aifairs. He is a man of exceptionally good business qualifications, and during his eventful life has not only attained individual success, but has lent his influence and means for the upbuilding of beneficent institutions.

JAMES W. SAGAR, farmer, post-office Sarcoxie, is a native of the Old Dominion, born in Loudoun county, April 26, 1827. His parents, George W. and Delia (Carter) Sagar, were also natives of Virginia. His father's family consisted of two children: George W. and our subject. About the year 1837 his parents moved to Ohio, locating on a farm near Fredericktown, Knox county. There young Sagar grew to manhood, engaged in agricultural pursuits and attending school. In the spring of 1853 he went to California via the Isthmus of Panama; engaged in mining for a time, and then went upon a ranch and commenced farming and dealing in stock, giving his attention principally to the raising of sheep. In Decern- ber, 1872, he disposed of his interests there and came to the states, and to this county, for the purpose of locating. He then made a short visit to his old home in Ohio, and returning, purchased and improved the farm on vs^hich he now resides. His is one of the best farms in Sarcoxie township, being well fenced, watered, etc., having good orchard, residence, and outbuildings. In fact, all that is neccessary to make Mr. Sagar one of the happiest homes is - that which he has not and never had - namely, a wife. He is a man of good business qualifications, industrious and enterprising; he is ever ready to aid, pecuniarily and otherwise, all measures calculated to promote the interests of state, county, and particularly the community in which he reisdes.

GILBERT SCHOOLING, merchant, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Edger county, Ind., Aug. 26, 1831. His father, William F. Schooling, was a native of the Blue-grass State. His mother, Elizabeth Schooling, was from North Carolina. When six years of age our subject came with his parents to what was then Barry county, locating on a farm. He was raised and engaged in agricultural pursuits, attending the common schools, and receiving a liberal education. In August, 1863, he enlisted in Company C, Fifteenth Missouri Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. He participated at Jefferson City, Independence, Mine Creek, and Newtonia, besides others of minor importance, and was mustered out at Springfield, Mo., July 3, 1865, and returned home near Sarcoxie. In the fall of 1866 he came to Sarcoxie and engaged in the mercantile business, and continued until Feb. 20, 1867, when his store, stock, and fixtures were entirely destroyed by fire. In April following he moved to Pierce City, and there engaged in the shipment of grain. In December, 1871, he returned to Sarcoxie, and with other gentlemen embarked in the mercantile business, under the firm name of Schooling, Boyd & Co. Shortly after Mr. Haggard retired, and Messrs. Schooling & Boyd continued until Feb. 3, 1877, when our subject purchased the entire interest. Mr. Schooling was married in 1850 to Miss Nancy H. Biddlecorae, a native of Vermillion county. 111. She is a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Business on south side of the public square, Sarcoxie. He carries a full line of goods usually found in a first-class general store, including dry goods, clothing, hats, caps, groceries, queens and wooden wares, agricultural implements, etc. During the past year his business has amounted to over $31,000. He also has a fine farm of 239 acres, situated six miles east of Sarcoxie. He is engaged, too, in the shipment of grain and in a general packing business. Mr. Schooling is a man of excellent business qualifications; takes great interest in public matters, educational and otherwise. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

JAS. F. SCOTT, M. D., physician and surgeon, Sarcoxie, was born in Knox county, Ky., July 9, 1841. His parents were Dr. Abraham C. and Hannah (Denney) Scott. Abraham C. Scott was a son of the Rev. James Scott, a prominent educator of the Middle states, who was a son of Josiah Scott, one of the two sons of Hugh Scott, who came from south Scotland early in the seventeenth century, and settled in Pennsylvania east of the Alleghanies. Subject was the eldest of a family of seven children, James F. (date above given), William B., born July 23, 1843; Sarah V., born March 28, 18i6; A. C, born Nov. 12, 1848; John W., born Nov. 13, 1850;. Elizabeth, born Jan. 13, 1853, now wife of F. M. Ramsey, of Ohio; and Belle, born July 15, 1855, died July 16, 1857. Subject was educated at Bladensburgh and Mount Yernon, Ohio. After quitting school he learned the trade of printer, but shortly after engaged in teaching and commenced the study of medicine. In Sept., 1862, he enlisted in Company B, Eighty-seventh Ohio Infantry Volunteers, and went to Cleveland, where by a consolidation he became a member of Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Ohio Infantry, Colonel Opdyke commanding, and served until the close of the war; participated at Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Rocky Faced Ridge, Daltou, Resaca, Kingston, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, Pine Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Nashville, and numerous others of importance; mustered out at Camp Chase, Ohio, Oct. 3, 1865. Returned home and resumed the study of medicine; completed ]iis medical studies at the Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio. Commenced the practice of his profession with his father. Came to southwest Missouri in the fall of 1868, locating in Jasper county; two years later became to Sarcoxie and has since resided here. Dr. Scott was married Sept. 20, 1866, to Miss Frank A., daughter of Andrew and Margaret Elliott, of Coshocton county, Ohio. From this union there were three children, Lilly Belle, born July 19, 1867; Andrew C, born May 29, 1869 ; and one died in infancy. Mrs. Scott died March 26, 1877; she was a member of the Episcopal Church. Dr. S. was again married at Pierce City, Mo., April 15, 1880, to Miss Nora, daughter of Thomas and Josephine Newlett of Lawrence county; they have one child, Hattie Foster, born June 18, 1881. Dr. and Mrs. Scott have a very pleasant home in Sarcoxie. The Doctor is a man of energy, enterprise, ^nd undoubted ability, both as a professional gentleman and as a citizen, having a common interest in the political, educational, and other matters of state, county, and particularly of Sarcoxie and vicinity; he is acknowledged one of the leading physicians of southwest Missouri, and enjoys quite a large and remunerative practice. A member of the Masonic fraternity.

RICHARD R. SMITH, M. D., physician and surgeon, Sarcoxie, was born in Kalamazoo county, Mich., Aug. 20, 1854. His parents, Sanford M. and Catharine Smith, are natives respectively of New York and the Emerald Isle. During infancy subject was taken with parents to lona county, same state, where they located on a farm. In 1864 the family came to Missouri, locating in this county near Carthage. Subject was raised principally on a farm and educated liberally in the common schools. In December, 1880, he entered the American Medical College, St. Louis, and graduated from that institution in June, 1882. Returned immediately to this county and engaged in the practice of his profession at Sarcoxie. Dr. Smith was married Dec. 26, 1873, to Miss Mollie A., daughter of Ferdinand and Rebecca Hollingsworth, of Jasper county. Mrs. Smith was born near Vincennes, Knox county, Ind., July 7, 1853. They have one child, Garrett Rowley, born Dec. 31, 1878. The Doctor, although a young man, has by his energy and assiduous study acquired a fund of knowledge pertaining to his profession which, coupled with his practical tendencies, can not fail to eventually gain him prominence as a practitioner. He is truly what may be termed a self-made man.

JOSEPH J. SPRAGUE, miller, Sarcoxie, was born in Duquoin, Perry county, 111., Sept. 17, 1859. His parents, Alva J. and Mary E. Sprague, natives of the Empire State. When about ten years of age subject moved with parents to Springfield, Mo., and one year thereafter to Marionville, Lawrence county. There he engaged in agricultural pursuits and attended the common schools for a time. In 1871 he entered the Marionville Collegiate Institute and pursued his studies for a half decade, completing his education in June, 1876. After quitting college he commenced to learn the trade of printer, serving an apprenticeship in the ofiice of the South Missowian. He subsequently became foreman of that paper. Continued in that business two years, then went to (Colorado, but one year thereafter returned and engaged in agricultural pursuits near Marionville. Came to Sarcoxie in 1881 and engaged at milling, in which employment he has since remained. Mr. Sprague was married in Sarcoxie Oct. 17, 1881, to Miss Lora M., daughter of J. P. and Elizabeth (Haggard) Boyd, of this county. They have one child, Nellie May, born Sept. 8, 1882. Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. Church. Subject is considerable of an artist having several excellent speciments of sculpture work. He is at present leader of the Sarcoxie brass band.

ROBERT A. STEYENS, carpenter, Reeds, was born in Maury county, Tenn. Feb. 15, 1837. His parents, Ishmael and Mary Stevens, were natives of North Carolina. Subject grew to manhood in his native state, and at- tended school receiving a considerable education; when thirteen years of age he commenced to learn the trade of carpenter and has since followed that occupation most of the time. In the fall of 1857 he came to Jasper county, locating near the present site of Reeds. He was married in this county May 2, 1858, to Miss Margaret L., daughter of Robert and Lavina Whittaker, formerly of North Carolina. From this union there have been eight children: Mary A. L. E., born Feb. 3, 1859; Benjamin M., born July 9, 1861; Martha A., born Dec. 11, 1862; William A., born Jan 19, 1865; Sarah J., born Sept. 23, 1867; Robert T., born Nov. 24, 1870, died March 11, 1873; Margaret E., born Feb. 9, 1874; Minnie, born July 25, 1878, died Aug. 11, 1878. Mrs. S. died July 26, 1878; she was a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Subject was again married near Reeds, Feb. 19, 1879, to Miss Martha A., daughter of Thomas and Mary Whitaker, of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In November, 1882, subject was elected justice of the peace for Sarcoxie township; he is also a member of the I. O. O. F.

W. J. SWINDLE, merchant, Sarcoxie, was born in Wilson county, Tenn., Feb. 22, 1829. His parents Pelage and Nancy (Hickman) Swindle were also natives of Tennessee. When sixteen years of age our subject moved with his parents to Macon county, same state, where for a decade he remained, engaged in agricultural pursuits; was educated in the schools of counties above named. In the fall of 1855 he moved with family to Jasper county, locating about five miles east of north of Sarcoxie; there he engaged for sixteen years in farming and stock-raising. During the great excitement over the rich lead ore discovered at Joplin in 1871, Mr. Swindle proceeded to that place and engaged in mining, on what is yet known as Swindle Hill, with abundant success; continued thus employed four years, engaging at the same time in the mercantile business at that place; returned to his farm in Sarcoxie township in 1875, where he remained until February, 1882. He then came to Sarcoxie where he established himself in the mercantile business. Mr. Swindle was married in Macon county, Tenn., Oct. 18, 1849, to Miss Rachel, daughter of John and Nancy Dodson, of that county. From this union there are seven children: Timothy, born Aug. 24, 1850; John T., born Feb. 4, 1852, died Feb. 1, 1874; Nancy, born Aug. 11, 1853; William B., born June 26, 1855, died April 10, 1881; Henry F., born Dec. 9, 1856; Mary E., born Feb. 6, 1861; and one, name and date of birth not given. Mrs. Swindle was born July 24, 1820, and died Nov, 19, 1876. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, having become a member of that denomination when but fourteen years of age. Mr. Swindle has been a man of untiring energy and ceaseless activity; has taken the greatest interest in all matters of enterprise, being liberal almost to a fault. Although now somewhat enfeebled with age and the applications which his industry has brought upon him, we most earnestly hope that there may yet be many years of happiness alloted him, and that the universal esteem in which he is held may comfort his declining years.

A. S. TILLEY, farmer and stock-raiser, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Henry county, Ky., Sept. 7, 1837. His parents, William and Mary Tilley, were natives of the Old Dominion. Subject was raised on a farm, engaged in agricultural pursuits and attending the common schools. He went to Illinois in 1860, and locating in Christian county engaged in farming. Eight years thereafter he came to this county, and in the spring of 1871, to his present location; since he has engaged extensively in farming and stockraising. Mr. Tilley was married in Henry count}', Ky., Jan. 2, 1859, to Miss Lucinda, daughter of Aaron and Casander Sagasser, also natives of the Blue-grass State. Mrs. T. was born May 25, 1846. From this union there have been six children; two are now living: Alice C, born April 2, 1860, now wife of Robert W. Deputy, of Illinois; Clara Bell; Ada Lee; Charles Luther; Bertha M., born April 11, 1869, and Nora Dill, born June 9, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Tilley have a beautiful home about two miles east of Sarcoxie. Their farm consists of two hundred and twenty acres of choice land well fenced and mostly improved; fine residence, good barn and other buildings, orchard, etc. Mr. Tilley is a practical farmer. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

STEPHEN T. YITITOW, farmer (retired), post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Davis county, Ky., Dec. 29, 1816. His parents, Daniel and Sarah V. (Jones) Yititow, were also of Kentucky. Subject was raised on a farm and educated in the subscription schools of his native state; came to Missouri in 1837, locating in this county near the present town of Reeds. Took a claim, but because the land was yet unsurveyed could not enter it until the year 1840. He engaged in farming for a time, then opened a general store, and for three years sold goods at Sarcoxie; he then returned to his farm, but two years later commenced clerking for Messrs. Tilton & Sanders of Sarcoxie. In 1852 he sold his farm near Reeds, moved to Round Prairie and farmed for a half decade. Came to his present location in the summer of 1861. Mr. Yititow was married in Jasper county. Mo., March 12, 1847, to Miss Sarah T., daughter of James and Elizabeth Scott of this county, but formerly of Yirgin la. Mrs. Y. was born Eeb. 7, 1827. From this union there have been thirteen children: Sarah E., born Dec. 23, 1847, now the wife of John Forsyth of Lawrence county; James P., born June 19, 1849; Ellen A., born Nov. 15, 1850, now wife of Newton Forsyth of Lawrence county; Kate, born March 1, 1852, now wife of Joshua Vineyard of this county; one died in infancy; William T., born Dec, 28, 1854; Fannie J., born Nov. 25, 1856, died Sept. 5, 1861; Stephen K, born July 21, 1858; Samuel W., born Sept. 11, 1860, died Nov. 14, 1861; Fanuie, born April 21, 1862, now wife of Chas. Duncan of Sarcoxie; U. S., born Aug. 29, 1864; Frank, born July 18, 1866, died Oct. 13, 1873; and Addie, born Feb. 8, 1869. Mr. y. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He has a good farm on the road leading from Sarcoxie to Bower's Mills, and although retired from active work has it under his personal supervision.

WM. W. WHITAKER, farmer, merchant, and grain dealer, post-office Reeds, was born in Maury county, Tenn., Sept. 26, 1845. His father, Thomas Whitaker, was a native of North Carolina, born in 1812, and died May 19, 1856; mother, Mary "Whitaker, nee Perry, a native of Tennessee, born in 1815, died March H, 1882. When about ten years of age, subject came with his parents to Missouri, locating in Jasper county, where he now resides. His boyhood was spent in the quiet pursuits of the farm and attending school. At the age of twenty-one he commenced to learn the trade of wagon-maker with Mr. Wm. Reed, a mechanic of experience, and for twelve years thereafter continued in that occupation; he then re-engaged in farming. In the fall of 1880 he commenced shipping grain in connection with his duties on the farm, and in January embarked in the mercantile business; since he , has engaged in the three-fold capacity above named. Mr. Whitaker was married in Jasper county, Mo., March 30, 1867, to Miss Martha J., daughter of Randall and Mary Bagby of this county, but natives of Illinois. Mrs. W. was born Sept. 13, 1847. They have six children: Mary A., born March 5, 1868; Waldo, born March 13, 1870; Warren, born March 16, 1872; AdaE., born May 8, 1874; Laura F., born April 13, 1877; and Florence R., born June 8, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. They have a pleasant home near Reeds. Mr. Whitaker has a splendid farm of 260 acres, well improved, under good fence, commodious dwelling, and out-buildings, orchard, etc. Business in Reeds, where he with a partner, Mr. Davis, carries a full line of dry goods, hats, caps, staple, and fancy groceries, boots, shoes, etc.; he is a member of the Masonic order.

HERMANN N. WILD, farmer, fruit-grower, and florist, Sarcoxie, was born in Saxony, Germany, Dec. 24, 1824. His parents, William and Henrietta Wild, were also natives of Saxony. Subject grew to manhood in the old country, receiving a liberal education in the German schools. Immi- grated to America in 1846, sailing in the Miles of Hamburg, and after a voyage of fifty-eight days arrived at New York City. Remained there for a time, then came west to Milwaukee, Wis., where he engaged about two years. He then went to Sheboygan and established the first tobacco and cigar manufactory in northern Wisconsin. Eighteen months thereafter he disposed of interests there and moved to Fond du Lac, same state, continuing the same business for a time. After this he went to what was called the Indian Lands, and for eight years engaged in agricultural pursuits. Subsequently he commenced steamboating, and in 1859 moved his family to St. Louis and again went into the manufacture of cigars. Came to Jasper county in 1868, and located where he now resides. Mr. Wild was married Nov. 22, 1848, to Miss Maria, daughter of Gottlieb and Christina Hase, natives of Prussia. From this union there have been eight children: James B., born Sept. 26, 1850; Henry N., born Sept. 4, 1852; Linna M., born Feb. 18, 1854, now wife of A. Y. Wiese, of Sarcoxie; Frank H., born March 20, 1856; Emma T., born May 22, 1858, now wife of John Cannahan, of this township; Louis W., born May 13, 1861, died May 23, 1863; Albina, born Aug. 28, 1863, died Sept. 29, 1863; and MoUie Henrietta, born Nov. 24, 1866. Mr. and Mrs, Wild have a beautiful home opposite the Sarcoxie nursery, adorned with flowers, shade and ornamental trees, etc., and are well situated to ejnoy the comforts of life. For description of vineyard, floral gardens, etc., see history of Sarcoxie Nurseries, page 667.

HENRY N. WILD, of James B. Wild & Co., proprietors Sarcoxie Nurseries, was born in Marquette county, Wis., Sept. 4^ 1851. His parents, Herman and Maria Wild, natives of Saxony, Germany, immigrated to America in the spring of 1846. When he was nine years of age he moved with parents to St. Louis, Mo. There he was raised, receiving a liberal education in the city schools. He also acquired a good business education in the Bryant & Stratton Business College, St. Louis. Came to Jasper county in the spring of 1868, locating where he now resides, Mr. Wild was married June 21, 1876, to Miss Laura K., daughter of M. A. and R. L. McKnight, of Sarcoxie, both natives of Tennessee. From this union there have been two children: Charles, born Oct. 22, 1879, and Myrtle, born Oct. 11, 1882. Mrs. W. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Wild is one of the proprietors of the Sarcoxie Nurseries, a description and history of which will be found on page 667 of this volume. He is a member of the L O. O. F.

JAMES B. WILD, of James B. Wild & Co., proprietors of the Sarcoxie Nurseries, Sarcoxie, was born in Fond du Lac, Wis., Sept. 26, 1849. His parents, Herman and Maria Wild, were natives of Germany. Our subject remained at the place of his birth until about tenjears old; he then came with his parents to St. Louis, Mo., where he attended the city schools and the Bryant & Stratton Business College, receiving a very good education. He came to this county in the spring of 1868, locating near where he now resides. For a time he engaged with an uncle as foreman in the saw-mill and lumber business; afterwards in the manufacture of cigars and dealing in tobacco; tlaen in agricultural pursuits until 1875, when he, with his brothers, Henry N. and Frank H., embarked in the present business under the firm name above indicated. Mr. Wild was ^married Aug. 22, 1875, to Miss Rosa Belle, daughter of Isaac Monholen, of JN^ewton county, Mo. This union has been blessed with two children, Guilbert H., born June 20, 1876, and Edward A., born Sept. 1, 1878. Mrs. Wilde is an acceptable member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. They have a pleasant home, near the nurseries, over which Mrs. W. presides with true womanly grace and dignity. Mr. Wild is a man of superior business qualifications, energetic and enterprising, and thoroughly devoted to his chosen work, and with the aid of his associates in the firm he cannot fail to make it win. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., also of the P. of H. For fur. ther personal mention see page 667.

GEORGE M. WOOD, blacksmith, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Montgomery county, Ky., Oct. 13, 1845. His parents, William and Lucretia Wood, were also natives of the Blue-grass State. When nine years of age our subject moved with his parents to Sangamon county, HI., and three years later came to Missouri, locating in Jasper county on Spring River. He was raised on a farm, receiving a common school education. In April, 1863, he crossed the plains to California, and engaged in farming near Chico until Oct., 1870 ; he then returned to Missouri and stopped two years in Lafayette county, after which he came to Sarcoxie and engaged in his present business. Mr. Wood was married in Jasper county, Mo., Feb. 9, 1863, to Miss Alice, daughter of Richard and Mary Burgess, of this county. This union has been blessed with four children: William A., born Nov. 29, 1873; Charles E., born Aug. 24, 1876, died April 7, 1877; John L., born March 27, 1878, died Nov. 7, 1878; and George Leo, born July 12, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Wood are consistent members of the M. E. Church (South). Our subject is an excellent workman and is receiving a liberal patronage. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.

E. H. WORMINGTON, blacksmith, post-office Sarcoxie, was born in Newton county. Mo., Nov. 10, 1852. His parents, Wm. and Julia Wormington, were natives of Tennessee. Our subject was reared in Jasper county and received a liberal education in the common schools. When fifteen years of age he commenced learning the trade of the blacksmith, and has since engaged in that business. He was married in this county in January, 1876, to Miss Julia B., daughter of Elias Bass, of Illinois. From this union there are three children: Bertie, Susie, and Lee. Mrs. Wormington is a member of the M. E. Church (South). Our subject is an excellent workman,

Source changes here: from The Biographical Record of Jasper County, Missouri, by McGregor, Malcolm G, published 1901; 625 words in this source stream.

Sarcoxie Township

The oldest of the cities and towns of Jasper county is the city of Sarcoxie. At the site of this place was the first settlement within the borders of Jasper rountv - that of Thacker Vivian in 183 1. as heretofore related. This occurred when there wa.s no town west of Springfield; when there was no Jasper county, but when all hcuthwestern Missouri was Greene county and long before any land of the county had been surveyed.

In 1834 the enterprising Mr. Vivian built a log water mill on Center creek, where is at present located the Boyd mills, adjoining the present site of the city. The mill brought customers in those days from (|uite a long distance, and the result was that stores, shops and dwelling houses soon followed its erection. Dr. Jewett started the first store, and in 1836 William Tingle and Benjamin F. Massey started a more pretentious one.

The town. ;.t the first, was called Centreville, but when a postoffice was established it was called Sarcoxie. being named after a Shawnee Indian chief who frequently visited the locality and who made friendship with the whites, gaining their respect and confidence as a veritable good Indian.

In 1834 Thacker Vivian made entry of the land, at the local government land office, that was afterward platted as the town of Sarcoxie - the southeast quarter of section 8, township 27, of range 29. but the plat of the town was made and. filed in the recorder's office much, later. August 6, 1840, by William Tingle and Benjamin F. Massey. and a United States patent for the land was not issued until as late as November 4, 1859, to Tingle and Massey as assignees of Mr. Vivian.

Until after the close of the Civil war Sarcoxie was the most thriving and populf)us town in ttie county. The stage line from Rolla. the end of the railroad, to the southwest passed through the town. The city is located in Sarcoxie township near the southeast corner of the county on the line of the

St. Louis & San Francisco Railway, and is a very enterprising business place, having a population in 1900 of 1,126. It was organized, November 6, 1883, a city of the fourth class. The burning and shipment of lime is among its chief industries. It has a large flouring mill, and wheat and flour are among iis chief siiipments. The Wild Brothers' extensive wholesale nurseries are a great feature in the business of the city, and much nursery^ stock is shipped by this enterprising firm. It is probably the centre of and shipping point for the greatest strawberry raising locality in the United States ; hundreds of acres of land are devoted to this industry near the city, and in strawberry picking season the population of the city and its suburbs is increased temporarily to several thousand persons, and shipments of strawberries made not only by the car load but by train loads of refrigerator cars.

Carl Junction

At the crossing of the St. Louis «S: San Francisco Railway and the Joplin & Girard branch of that railroad, and near to the crossing of the St. Louis & San Francisco and Kansas City Southern Railroads is this important little city of the fourth class, which is growing rapidly, being in the midst of an excellent farming and fruit-growing region, and also' a region in which good mines are being developed. In 1900 its population was 1,177. The town of Carl Junction was laid out and platted by Charles L. Skinner on the 14th day of April, 1877. It is located in Twin Grove township, on section 6 in township 28, of range t,Ti. about fifteen miles west of Carthage and eight miles north of Joplin.