Trotter Township

Trotter Township

Trotter Township, named in honor of Judge James Trotter, one of the early settlers in the county, embraces thirty six full sections, of 640 acres each.

The first settlers came to this township in 1829, among whom were John Trotter, Wm. Trotter, Judge Thos. Minnis, Jas. Standley, A. Garman and one Huflfstutler. In 1830, Wm. Beaty located about six miles direct west of where Carrollton now stands, and in the south west portion of Trotter Township. In 1832 Judge James Trotter located on section 25. Later came Goodson and Brocks. John Trotter became a resident in this Tow'nship in 1834, and Wm. Trotter also. John Hall and Wm. Irons came still later. Phillip Stamm, a german, who had followed Napoleon in several of his campaigns, was one of the early settlers. Following rapidly came others, many of them Germans, locating in timber or prairie as they saw fit, felling trees, hewing logs, erecting houses and fencing land, preparatory to making the wilderness a garden. There were no roads marked out at the time Judge Trotter came, in 1832. Provisions had to be carried a long distance, and from 1831 to 1840 the only means of grinding flour was with the hand. Later however an improvement made in the shape of a small hand mill run by horse power.

The first school taught was by James M. Goodson, on section twentyfive, and numbered about fifteen pupils. The first school house was built on section twenty-five, out of logs, and built by the settlers In the neighborhood of section thirty-two, George Cloudis taught a school in what was called a pole school house; he had few pupils, and the salary was small. The first death we have any note of was Mrs. Bennett Brock, about 1835, her husband following her about three years later.

Many of the descendants of the Standleys' and Trothers' in after years settled in this township, and they and their generations are at this time among the best and most influential citizens. Robert Standley, one of the grandsons of old John Standley, is located on the northwest of section thirty-six. He has a fine farm of 136 acres, and a feature on his farm,.

which is attractive to all who pass that way, is the fine herd of deer, numbering about twenty-five head, that is kept close to the' residence of Mr. Standley. John Stamm, one of the old settlers of the township relates that there was across McCreskey's creek for a foot bridge at an early day what was supposed to be a log. He had crossed it many times and it was a common pathway to all who desired to use iti On being examined closely, it proved to be an enormous bone about twenty feet in length, and in diameter large enough to be used for the purpose of a bridge. Some parties appreciating its value to science, removed it to New Yoik.

Trotter township comes in for her share of dark deeds committed during the war. In October, 1864, the 28th day of the month, and the day after Bill Anderson was killed, a company of his men were passing Mr. Beaty's home, one of the number deliberately shot Wm. Beaty, in his own field, while at work. The same parties also shot Caleb Shirley, who was at Mr. Beaty's house at the time. Both Beaty and Shirly belonged to the militia. After killing these men they ransacked the house and took all the money and valuables they could find. After taking a horse and saddle in addition to the money, they left.

Pleasant H(ype M. E. Church. - Pleasant Hope church was organized in 1865, with eleven members, consisting of J. L. Austin, Jackson Standley, W./ R. Sheehan, B. J. Hart, T. J. Hart, Granville Austin, J. W. Crank, C. J. Tomlin, Jas. B. Rose, W. C. Austin and John Glaze. Their first and present church building was erected in 1874. It is a neat and roomy frame, and is located on section 3, costing about $1,000. It was dedicated in 1875 by Rev. Jacob Ditzler, in the presence of a great crowd. For nine years before the erection of their church building their service was held in Forest Grove school house. From the few original members who buckled on the armor of faith and entered the vineyard to labor for the cause, a congregation of seventy-five has been the result. The pastors who have labored with the flock are Revs. Meffert, H. L. Leeper, R. A. G. Kuran, A. T. Lewis and M. G. Gregory. J. L. Austin and Philip Best hold local service. 'I'he most noted revival was held in 1874, when twenty-five additions were made to the church.

cost $1,500. It is a large frame, nicely located, and its present membership is over sixty. The friends of the church are indebted to the liberality of Mrs. Bristow for the ground on which the church stands. The building was put up in 1874, and in November of the same year it was dedicated by Rev. J. M. Goodson. The original organizers were Jas. Trotter and wife, Ed. Templeman and wife, Frank Miller and wife, Rebecca Shinn, Martin A. Trotter and wife, W. T. Goodson and wife, N. and Joel Trotter, Jane Standley, Robert Standley and wife, David Serank, Pres. Goodson and Mrs. S. A. Bristow. The pastors were Revs. J. M. Goodson and J. D. Murphy.

McCroskie Creek Baptist. - This church was organized February, 1855, with Jesse Anderson, John P. Keltner, Jas. Rafferty, Haney Beatty, Richard Woodward, Daniel Hoover, Edward Miller, Amos Silkey and Mrs. Beatty as original members. Their first building is of brick, plainly finished and well located, and was dedicated by Rev. James M. Goodson. They are now erecting a fine frame church house on the same location. The names of the pastors who have officiated at the altar are Revs. James M. Goodson, G. T. Kinneard, G. W. Hatcher and R. H. Moody. The old house was partially blown down during a severe storm in 1862. In 1867 and in 1876 revivals of great interest were held, and many added to the church. Present membership, about eighty.

M. E. Church. - ^This organization was consummated in 1870, with A. R. Derry, wife and daughter, F. B. Catron and wife, James Martin and wife, and John Hamilton and wife as original members. Their house of worship is a fine, tastily built and commodious frame, nicely located on section 17, and cost $1,500. The church has not yet been dedicated. Revs. Brockman, Tibbetts, Edmonds, Bratton, Hooper, Allen and C. Johns, present pastor, ha\^ labored with the flock. A Sabbath school of fifty enrolled members is connected with the church. Present membership, thirty-seven.

Lewis N. Rees

was bom February 21, 1803, in Frederick county, Virginia. He is . a son of Lewis and Sarah Rees, natives of Virginia. When 16 years old Lewis N. moved with his parents to the town known as Old Franklin, Missouri. They remained here but one year and then moved to Saline county, where they were engaged in farming for ten years. In 1831 Lewis was engaged in the grocery business with his brother in Richmond, Missouri. In 1832 he moved with a stock of dry goods to Carrollton, Missouri, and established the first store in the county, about five miles south of the present site of Carrollton. He was also the first postmaster in Carroll county. In 1833 Mr. Rees moved his stock of goods to Carrollton, and. after two years associated himself with Messrs. Martin & Cockrill. This partnership lasted two years, when Mr. Rees moved his share of the stock to Livingston county, where he remained one year and sold out his stock of goods and returned to Carroll county. On March 26, 1840, he married Miss Hannah Tull, daughter of John Tull, a Kentuckian, They have had eight children born to them, five of whom are living: Alonzo, Sarah Eliza, (now Mrs. H. Turpin,) Harriet, (now Mrs. Perry Ewing,) John Lewis, and Fannie (now Mrs. Edgar Fleming). In August, 1842, Mr. Rees was elected to fill the offices of circuit and county clerk, in which capacity he served for six years. After this he was engaged in the mercantile business in Carroll county, and in 1854 he moved to Kansas, and established the first store in Leavenworth. He was also their first postmaster. In 1858 he moved to Liberty, Missouri, for the purpose of educating his children in the William Jewell college; after remaining there four years he moved with his family to Carroll county, where he has since lived. In 1872 he was elected assessor. Mr. Rees and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church ; with the exception of the oldest, their children are all members of churches.

Judge James Trotter

bom March 4, 1805, near Staunton, Augusta county, Virginia. He is the son of JameS Trotter. He left Virginia when but one year old, and moved with his parents to Kentucky. His father died in 1813, and in 1829 he moved with his. mother to what is now called Carroll county, but was then a part of Ray. Up to the twenty-fourth year of his age his life was spent on the farm. When he first came to Carroll county he engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Wilcoxson for two years. He then, with his mother, settled on the farm he now owns, in section 25, of Trotter township. In 1837 he married Miss Cynthia Carey, daughter of Nathaniel Carey, of Carroll county. Mr. Trotter was elected sheriff in 1838. He held this office for three terms, being elected twice and appointed once. In August, 1852, he was elected judge of the county court, which position he held until 1879, excepting one year, when he tendered his resignation, but was afterwards re-elected. He is one of the oldest members of the Carrollton Baptist church, having been united with it since 1842. His first wife, who was also a member of the same church, died in December, 1846, leaving Judge Trotter four children, all of whom are living in Carroll county. Their names are as follows: Nancy J., Calvin W., Eliza Ann and Cary B. In September, 1847, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Beard, a widowed daughter of Major James Fletcher, of Lafayette county, Missouri. Three children have been born to them, two of whom are married and living in Carroll county. The youngest is at home with his parents. Their names are Mary A., Martha and Fletcher. Judge Trotter is now seventy-six years old, and is living a quiet life on his farm, three miles west of Carrollton.

Edward Templeman

bom June 22, 1809, in Washington county, Kentucky. He is a son of Leroy Templeman, who was born in Fauquier county, Virginia. . His father moved from Washington to Grayson county, Kentucky, when Edward was nine years old. In this county Edward arrived, at maturity. In April, 1833, he was married to Miss Nancy E. Stone, daughter of Moses Stone, of Grayson county. He lived on a farm in Kentucky until 1837, when he emigrated to Pike county, Illinois. He lived there five years, and in 1842 moved to Davis county, Missouri. There he remained eight years, and in 1850 moved to Carroll county, where he has since lived. During the war Mr. Templeman served for eight months in the

State militia, under Colonel King's command. He is the father of ten children, six of whom are still living, and all but one in Carroll county, and named as follows: Mar^* Jane (now Mrs. Beatty), William B., Emiline (now Mrs. Thomas McMinnis), Catherine (now Mrs. Shinn), Edward, Sarah B. (now Mrs. Farris). Mr. Templeman and wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist church.

Rev. James M. Goodson

born July 15, 1811. The late Rev. James M. Goodson came from Cumberland county, Kentucky, to Missouri in 1833, and settled in Carroll county. He was married at the time and commenced the occupation of farming on the place where he died, December 2, 1879. His wife was a Miss Trotter, from Kentucky, and a sister of Judge James Trotter, of Carroll county. Mr. Goodson served his country in several capacities. In 1837 he was elected county assessor, which office he filled for two consecutive terms. In 1841 he was elected sheriff and collector, both offices being filled by the same man at that time. In 1847 Mr. Goodson, having professed religion some little time before, he was ordained to the gospel ministr}' at the Carrollton Baptist church, of which he was afterward pastor for some time. In 1865 he was sent to the legislature. This about closed his political career. After becoming somewhat enfeebled by age his ministerial labors w'ere confined to the pulpits of the McCroskey and McGill's Creek churches, both in the neighborhood of his farm, and both founded by him.

David Swank

born August 4, 1820, in Warren county, Ohio. He lived on a farm in that county until he was 35 years of age. He was engaged in the mercantile business in Hopkinsville from 1853 to 1860. September 21, 1844, he was married to Miss Emeline Morrill, a native of Ohio; her parents were relatives of Senator Morrill of Maine. By this marriage Mr Swai^k had five children, four of them still live; their names are: Harriet E,, Paulina D., Newton M. and Mary E. His first wife died June 30, 1854; May 22, 1856, he married Miss Mary A. Hopkins, whose father was a Virginian, and a subordinate under the command of Gen. Harrison. Two children are the result of Mr. Swank's second marriage: John W. and David. In the spring of 1860 he moved to Iowa and remained 10 years. In 1870 he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and has lived here ever since. Mr. Swank's father, Daniel Sw'ank, was an Ohio pioneer settler, and served under Gen. Harrison at the seige of Fort Meigs, where he was wounded. Mr. Swank's grandfather was a native of Germany, served in the American'revolution and lived to be 103 years old. David Swank is born July 24, 1824, in Shelby county, Kentucky; a son of Henry Harford. When about three years old he moved with his parents to Henry county, Kentucky, where the lived until 1856, following the pursuit of farming and tobacco growing. He was united in marriage September 27, 1847, to Miss Caroline Fuller, daughter of Wm. S. Fuller, who was formerly from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Mr. Harford remained in Kentucky, after his marriage until the spring of 1856, when he moved wdth his wife and three children to Carroll county, Missouri. Here he has been following the life of a farmer ever since. He is the father of eight children, all living; the four oldest are married; their names are as follows: Wm. Henry, John Oliver, Jemimah F., Orin Thomas, Mary Ann, Almira Jane, James M. and Martha May. Jemimah F. is now the wife of Thomas Mossbarger; Mary Ann married Mitchell Black, a merchant in Mandeville. Mr. Harford's great-grandfather was a native of Hartford, England. Mr. Harford's mother is still living in Kentucky. Her father, Captain Gilbert Fuller, whose name is connected with American history, was a sea captain for thirty years. Mr. Harford joined the militia in 1864 under Captain Hoover. He was taken prisoner when Price made his march to the Missouri river. In March 12, he was discharged from service and went to his farm on the northern line of Trotter township, where he has been ever since. He was justice of the peace of Carrollton district from 1862 until 1866. He was also township clerk and treasurer of the school fund from April 1870 until April 1873.

William Crockett

b^rn Sept 15, 1828, in Howard county. He moved to Carroll county with his parents in 1832 and settled two miles from Carrollton. In. 1850 Mr. Crockett emigrated to Colifornia and returned in 1854, and continued the pursuits of farming. - He lived with his brother John Crockett from 1859 until he was married, which was August 8. 1861, and then moved on a farm near his brother. He married Miss Virginia T. Poindexter, daughter of W. Poindexter. During the war Mr. Crockett was a member of the state militia under Col. Hall and Maj. Deigle. He has no chilren but has adopted one who is called Minnie B. Crockett. His father, Wm. Crockett, Sr., was a Tennesseean, and was engaged in the war of 1812, and was one of the first county judges of Carroll county.

Mrs. Susan A Bristow

born April 25th, 1832, in Campbell county Va. She was one year old when she moved with her parents, to Montgomery, Mo., where she lived until nineteen years old. In 1852, she came with her uncle Mr. Bridgewater, to Carroll county, and taught school for a short time. May 30th, 1852, Susan A. Bristow, nee Mills, married Joel Trotter, who was County Surveyor at that time. They made their home upon the place that Mrs. Bristow now owns. She continued to teach after their marriage. In 1857, she accompanied her husband across the plains, with ox trains, to California. This was about the time of the Mountain Meadow Massacre, and they experienced exciting times. In 1860, they returned overland to Texas, where they wintered. In 1861, they moved on their farm in Carroll county. In the fall of 1864, Mr. Trotter was killed by Price's command for being connected with the killing of Col. Peery and his men. Mr. Trotter and five other men were shotnearWavely, Lafayette county, Missouri. By Mr. Trotter, Mrs. Bristow is the mother of six children, all living, and named as follows: Miriam J., John R., Sarah T., Mary R., Martha A., and Frank. In October, 1866, the widow Trotter was married to Si G. Bristow, a farmer in Carroll county. He died in 1869. Mrs. Bristow had one child by her last marriage, named G. Beebe. Mrs. Bristow is living on her farm four miles north-east of Carrollton. Her aged mother who was born in Albemarle county, Va., December 19th, 1804, is living with her.

born in the year 1836, in Columbia, Adair county. Kentucky. He is a son of Oathey Wheat, and lived with his parents until twelve years of age, when he went to Griffin Springs, Taylor county. He lived here with his father for three years, and in 1851, moved to Haskingsville, Green county, Ky. In 1854, he moved back to Columbia, and remained three years, engaged in writing in the Clerk's office. lu 1857, he visited Kansas, and soon after moved to Carroll county, in the neighborhood of his present home. He taught school here for a short time, and then he returned to Columbia, and went from there to Lebanon, Ky., where he remained until 1860, clerking in a wholesale and retail Commission house. He was married October 12th, 1859, to Miss Mattie E. Gum, daughter of John C. Gum. After he was married he moved to Columbia, and sold drugs, and read medicine, until 1863. He next visited Greensburg, and moved to Campbellville, Ky., where he again engaged in the drug business, and reading medicine. In 1864, he attended the Louisville University. In 1865, he moved back to Greensburg, and traveled in the interest of the Boon tobacco warehouse. In July, 1865, he commenced practicing medi- cine at Cross roads, Green county, Ky., and in 1871, he moved to Carroll county, Mo., where he has been practicing medicine ever since. He is located in section 9, of Trotter Township. He has lately associated with himself, one, Drl C. S. Williams, formerly of Pewee Valley, Ky. Doctor Wheat is a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He is the father of six children, named: Cora, Stella, John Oathey, Will}., Lizzie Lee, and Benny Dell.

William J. Richeson

was born June 20th, 1837, in Monroe county, Va., now W. Va. He is the son John Richeson, who was married the second time. William J., was a child of his second wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hill; he was raised on a farm in Virginia. In December, 1859, he moved to this county, where his father had been for one year. On July^lOth 1860, he was married to Miss Adaline Shinn, daughter of Joel and Nancy Shinn, of Carroll county. In 1862 Mr. Richeson moved to the place which he now owns; he is the father of one child, Thomas V. Mr. Richeson and wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist Church; his father was in the war of 1812.

Henry A. Hart

was born August 25th, 1838, in Callaway county. Mo. In 1849 he moved to Carroll county, and living here four years, returned to Callaway county. In 1857 he again moved to Carroll county, and 'has since made this county his home. He has followed the occupation of farming all his life. In November, 1858, he married Miss Parlee Standley, daughter of Reuben Standley. During the war Mr. Hart was in the militia under Capts. Standley and Beatty; he is the father of eight children, seven of whom are still living, and named as follows: William F., Mary B., Andrew J., Rilla M., Emma J., Sophia L. and Henry A. Mr. Hart and wife are members of the Methodist church ; he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Hart's father, Alfred Hart, was born in Virginia, in 1805; he was a farmer all his life, and died in Arkansas in 1879. Mr. Hart's mother died when he was quite small.

William F. Goodson

was born December 15th, 1841, in Carroll county. He is a son of James M. Goodson, and lived with his father, following the pursuit of farming, until he grew up to manhood. During the war Mr. Goodson was orderly sergeant of a company of state militia, under Capt. Beatty's command. When Col. Price made his march to the Missouri river and seized Carrollton, Sergt. Goodson, with the rest of the company, were taken prisoners and marched to a place near Waverly, where his company were formed in a line and allowed to go home, with the exception of six men who confessed to being accomplices in the killing of Col. Peery and his men. . The six men were taken and it is supposed, shot. Mr. Goodson was assessor of Carroll county for five years, being elected two terms and serving one year to complete Mr. Dickerson's term, after his death. He was married May 10th, 1866, to Miss Louisa Snider, daughter of John ' Snider, of Carroll county; he is the father of six children, five of whom still live: Ira, Ola, Guy, Mat and Lucy. In 1870 Wm. F. Goodson was elected sheriff of the county and served for one term.

James Goodson

was born February 2d, 1844, in Carroll county. He lived with his parents on his father's farm until Feb. 26, 1863, at which time he was married to Susan A. Gregory, daughter of David Gregory. He then moved to the place where he now lives, and has been there ever since, engaged in farming. He is the father of six children - all living - named: James David, John Wakefield, Alice, Mary Jane, Clarissa and Finis. Mr. Goodson was a member of the state militia during the late civil war, under the command of Captain Beatty. He has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for about twelve years, and is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

John P. Goodson

born August 19, 1846, in Carroll county, Mo. He is a son of James M. and Clarrissa Goodson, natives of Kentucky. John P. was raised on his father's farm, 5 miles northwest of Carrollton, Mo. He completed his education at the Missouri State University. After leaving school he worked with his brother one year, in the sheriff's office. He then went to live with his sister on the place where he now resides. September 19, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary Catron, daughter of John Catron of Lafayette county. Mo. The issue of this union was one daughter, named Ella S. Mr. Goodson during the last three years, has dealt extensively in live stock. He is a member of the Baptist church, and Masonic fraternity His wife is a member of the Christian church, and is also a member of the Eastern Star Masons.

Jefferson M. Cox

born March 10, 1851, in Morgan county, Illinois. He is a son of Thaddeus and Martha Cox. Thaddeus Cox was a Virginian. He moved to Illinois, and from that state to Missouri in 1854. He was married to Miss Eaton, then of Ray county, and died June 20, 1874, in Carroll county. His wife is still living and was married the second time to Allen Harris. Jefferson M. Cox was raised in Carroll county. On February 1, 1876, he married Miss Nancy Goldbar, daughter of John Goldbar of Carroll county. They are the parents of two children, Wm. Thaddeus and Nathaniel. Mr. Cox is a member of the Old School Baptist church. His wife is a Methodist.

Thomas N. Goodson

born January 19, 1857, on his father's farm in Carroll county where he now lives. He was raised on the old home place and received his education in the district schools. After his father's death, which occurred December 2, 1879, he took charge of the homestead and has been cultivating it ever since. In October, 1880, he married Miss Sallie Drake, daughter of James E. Drake. Mr. Drake was the first judge chosen after the establishment of the probate court in Carroll county. He was mayor of the town of Carrollton for some time and is at present recorder of the county. Thomas N. is the youngest son of the late Rev. James M. Goodson, one of the pioneers of Carroll county. His home is in section 14 of Trotter township.

Ingram C. Stanley

bom October 3, 1858, in Carroll county. Mo. He is a son of John M. and Margaret E. Stanley. His father died in 1861 and his widowed mother married W. H. Merrell, of Carroll county, in 1866. She died in 1877. Mr. Stanley lived in Carroll county until 1869 when he moved to Dallas county, Texas, but returned in 1871 and remained with his mother and step-father until 1876 when he left home to work for himself. For the last three years he has been attending Avalon college in Livingston county. He is now twenty-tw'o years old and has recently married Miss Florence Carpenter, daughter of D. E. Carpenter of Livingston county, Missouri.

Kig-De Townshid William Adams

Mr. Adams came from Indiana to Carroll county in 1869. He has a farm of four hundred and six acres all well improved. On his place he has the largest orchard in the township. He has an orchard of 700. apple trees, 1600 peach 100 cherry -and other kinds of trees. Mr. Adams was married in 1855 to Miss Lucinda Huntsmeyer. They have seven children, James S., John F., Noah A., Alvilda, Hester Viola, Loutitia and Minnie Gertrude. Mr. Adams and wife are members of the Christian church. He is one of the leading men his neighborhood.

John A. Burbage

born in 1855 in Brown county, Ohio, son of Thomas S. and Nancy Burbage, natives of Ohio. He moved in company with his parents to Iowa; he removed to Livingston county. Mo*, in 187L and to Carroll county in 1878. He was married in 1879 to Miss Mollie Norton, daughter of George and Eliza Norton. They are the parents of one child - Ollie May. Mr. Burbage owns a farm of eighty acres of superior land. He votes the greenback ticket.

Dr. T. J. Brown

born in 1828in Washington county, Tennessee. Son of Gabriel and Sarah (Bayless) Brown. He was raised on a farm and had a poor chance, for obtaining an education. He studied medicine 3 years and then took a course of lectures in Cincinnati, Ohio. He came to Carroll county, Missouri in 1852, and began the practice of his profession. In 1855 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Collet. They have nine children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. Dr. Brown and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, and he is a member of the I. O. O. F. In addition to his practice he has a farm of 620 acres of land, which with one exception is the largest farm in Ridge Township. Dr. Brown is one of the oldest physicians in his section of the county, and perhaps no man has taken greater interest in the progress and welfare of the county.

Jabez Calvert

was born in 1829 in Cooper county, Missouri. Son of Noding and jane (Bayles) Calvert. Jabez came to Carroll county in 1844. In 1852 he was married to Miss Nancy Mitchell, who died in 1861. Mr. Calvert was again married in 1862 to Miss P. Shinn. Six children have been born to this union, LoveJ., Stephen E., Hugh J., L. A., Ruth V. and Amy V. Mr. Calvert is pleasantly located on a nice little farm, on which are fine stone quarries of both sand and limestone, the two different kinds of stone being on the same 20 acres of land. He is a democrat and has been a member of the Baptist church since 1847.

Jasper N. Caulk

was born in 1844, in Henry county, Iowa. He entered the federal armyin 1862 and served 3 years. At the close of the war he returned to Iowa and remained until 1866 when he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, where he has since made his home. In 1866 he married Miss Margaret Plunket, daughter of Julius S. and Mary Plunket. Jasper N. Caulk is the sixth son of Henry and Lillie A. Caulk. Mr. Caulk is located on a farm of 100 acres in Ridge township, and is a very successful farmer. His wife is a member of the Christian church, and he is a staunch democrat.

James B. Lanck

was born in 1847 in Meigs county, Ohio. He came to Carroll county, Missouri in 1849, in company with his parents, Ezra and Rachel Lanck. He was raised on the farm. In 1871 he was married to Miss Martha Conner, daughter of Frank and Martha Conner. They are the parents of four children, Agnes J., Elizabeth, Maggie and Harriet V. Mr. Lanck and wife are members of the Baptist church. He owns a small well improved farm.

Wiley Roy

was born in 1803, in King William county, Va. Son of Richard D. and Jane W. Roy. He moved to Harrison county, W. Va., in 1832, and was there engaged in teaching school for two years in Clarksburg. Mr. Roy was educated at Rumford College, Va., graduating there in 1821. In 1834 he moved to Georgetown, Ky., and began clerking for a dry goods firm. He remained in different parts of the state fourteen years, and then removed to Mississippi, and clerked for two years in Natchez. After traveling for three years he moved to Missouri, stopping at Hill's Landing, Carroll county, in November, 1853, and has spent the most of his time, while in this county, as teacher in schools, or as school commissioner. In June, 1871, he was married to Mrs. Mildred L. Gillispie, widow of Abram Gillispie, and daughter of James and Margaret Bowling. Mr. and Mrs. Roy have raised a family of six children, and are members of the Christian church. In the fall of 1870 Mr. Roy was elected commissioner of public schools, and after filling this office for four years located on a beautiful farm on Big Creek in Ridge township, where he at present resides, known by his neighbors to be an honest and upright man. Politically, he is a staunch democrat; his great-grandfather and two great uncles served in the revolutionary war.

William B. Sinclair

was born in 1847, in Ohio county, Ky. Son of Isaac and Nancy Sinclair. William B., learned harness making when sixteen years old, and worked in Danville, Ills., for four years. He afterwards learned the blacksmith trade and has followed that trade ever since. He was married in 1876, to Miss Hannah E. Cowger, daughter of Noah and Elizabeth Cowger. They have three children': Elmer J., Effie N. and Emma J. Mr. Sinclair and wife are members of the Methodist church; he is located at Bridge Creek, where be owns property and commands an extensive trade. Although a hard working man, he is crippled in one leg by a necrosis of the bone.

was born in 1826, in Hardeman county, Tennessee; son of Sarshel and Elizabeth Woods. Sarshel Woods, Abbott Hancock, Bill Kavanaugh and Billy White, while living in Howard county. Mo., heard much talk about bears in Tennessee, and having built a flat-boat, "set sail" for the afore mentioned hunting grounds, going the whole trip by water, and taking their families with them. After arriving at their destination the families remained on the flatTboat, and it was at this tinie and on this boat that the subject of this sketch was born. Sarshel Woods moved with his family to Carroll county. Mo., in 1833, locating in what is now known as Combs township. The old log house in which they lived immediately after coming to the county, is still standing to-day, and is said to be the oldest house in Carroll county. The place is now owned by W. O. Squires. In 1846 B. C. Woods went to Mexico as a soldier, and served fourteen months; on his return he followed farming two years, and then went to California and roved over the far west for eighteen months; he returned in 1860, and after spending a short while in Texas, he entered the late civil war but did not go south until 1864. After the war he returned to Carroll county. Mo., where he has since remained, following the pursuit of farming. He was married May 18th, 1848, to Miss Nancy P. Callaway, daughter of Ambrose and Susan Callaway. They are the parents of nine children living: Susan E., Margaret P., James H., Josephine B., Sarshel C., H. Paddy, Martha J., Nancy A. and Charles B. Mrs. Woods had one uncle stolen by the Indians, and he lived and died with them.

was reared and educated in Callaway, county. Mo. Has always followed the pursuit of farming. He came to Carroll county in 1873. Owns, in partnership with his brother, J. R. Yates, a well-improved farm of 220 acres. He takes great delight in .raised blooded cattle and hogs. .He brought the first pure-blooded cows to Carroll county. Mr. Y ates was married in 1876 to Miss Lou E. Creel, daughter of W. R. and Margaret Creel. They have one child, Mary Dell. All are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Yates and his brother. Dr. Yates, are solid democrats.

born in Woodford county, Kentucky, son of John T. and Elizabeth Yates. He was raised on a farm, and received his education at Richland Academy, in Callaway county, Mo. James R. began the study of medicine when 17 years old and completed his course of lectures at the St. Louis medical College in 1863. He has been practicing for about 18 years in Missouri, in the counties of Callaway, Ray, Morgan and Carroll. He is a successful physician and has a full practice. He was married in 1861 to Miss Ellen Threlkeld, daughter of Hiram and Nancy Threlkeld. They have three children, W. Q., Mary and Joel.