Washington Township

Thomas M. Small

Mr. Small was born in Mason county, Kentucky, in 1814. At the age of fifteen he went with his parents to St. Louis county, and settled on a farm. In 1845 he came to Lafayette county, and first settled in Lexington, where he was engaged for two or three years in operating a saw-mill.

He subsequently moved to a farm in Washington township, where he has since resided, engaged in its cultivation. January 7, 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Barnes, of Mason county, Kentucky; they have four children: Mrs. Mattie McKinney, Henry F., Nelson R. and Waller M. Mr. Small is a member of the Christian church. Post-office, Lexington.

William L. Smith

The subject of the following sketch is a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky, and at the age of six years came with his parents to Lafayette county, where he has resided ever since, engaged in farming since arriving at his majority. April 18th, 1867, he married Miss Mary, daughter of John Young, and grand-daughter of Col. James Young, of Lafayette county. They have five children living: James Y., George R., Stoddard F., Upton B. and William. Mr. Smith is a member of the Christian church, and Mrs. Smith of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. In 1862 Mr. S. enlisted in the confederate service, Capt. Wither's company, Col. Elliott's regiment. He served four months and was in the battle of Lexington. He has a good record as a soldier, and stands high in the esteem of his fellows. Post-office, Mayview.

Peter Tiefel

Mr. Tiefel was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1828, where he lived until 1847, when he came with his parents to the United States, and settled in Ohio. He remained there until November, 1865, when he removed to Lafayette county, where he now lives, engaged in farming. Mr. Tiefel was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Smith, of Ohio, by whom he has eight children. Is a member of the Lutheran church. He is a fit representative of that class of Germans who are noted for industry and economy, and by continuous application of these two qualities he has been eminently successful in business, securing for himself a fine farm of 320 acres and a comfortable home for his family. Postoffice, Mayview.

J. M. Withers

farmer and stockraiser; postoffice Mayview. Born in Jessamine county, Ky., March 3, 1827. His parents, Peter and Evaline Withers, were from Virginia. At the age of 12 he left Kentucky and went to Bloomington, Ills., where he remained for a few years. At the age of 18 he enlisted for service in the Mexican war, entering Co. B, 4th Ills, regulars. Shortly after enlisting he was elected first lieutenant of the company, In this latter capacity he served one year, participating in the battles of Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo. In 1849 he was married to Miss Mary Drysdale, of his native county, Kentucky. They have six children - Wm. P., Mrs. Eva

City Of Saint Louis, 1881 Bird'S Eye View Of Kansas City, Mo., 1881

Worthington, Matilda, Sallie, Washington J. and Jessamine L. Mr. Withers came to Missouri and settled in this county, Washington township, in 1851. Was engaged in freighting across the plains for several years. At the breaking out of the civil war he was in command of an independent company, which entered the state service, C. S. A., Gen. Raines' division. They were engaged in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek, Drywood and Lexington. Capt. Withers was captured at Springfield and taken to St. Louis, thence to Alton, where he was detained for eight months and then paroled. His company was disbanded in 1862. Mr. W. is an active and consistent member of the Baptist church, and a man honored and respected by all.

Eli Adams

Mr. Adams, son of Jacob and Nancy Adams, is a native of Claiborn county, Tenn.; born June 12, 1817. Was reared and educated there. In 1836 he moved, with his parents, to Missouri, and settled in Lafayette county, where has since resided, engaged in farming. Oct. 28, 1841, he married Miss Jane Powell, of Lafayette county, Mo. Thirteen children were born to them, ten now living. In 1840 he was elected constable of Sniabar township. Served two years. Postorfice, Lexington.

Col. J. S. White

farmer and stockraiser; postoffice May view. Is a native of Mason Co., Ky., born Jan. 27, 1838. Came to Missouri in 1857, and settled in Ray county. In 1861, Sept. 23, he enlisted in the federal service, 16th Ky. Inf. Engaged in the battle of Joy Mountain and Sherman's campaign against Atlanta. He enlisted as a private, but as his reward for gallant and meritorious conduct he gradually rose, step by step, until he was finally mustered out, May 15, 1865, as lieutenant-colonel. During the war he was wounded three times. In 1872, Feb. 22, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary F. Johnson, of Ray county, by whom he has one child, his wife having three by her first husband. In same year, 1872, Mr. White moved to this county and located in Washington township, where he still resides, engaged in the cultivation of a fine farm.

Arthur Brown

of the firm of Arthur Brown & Co., drugs and groceries, Mayview. Was born in Breckenridge Co., Ky., July 20, 1836. He is the son of Wm. B. C. and Matilda J. Brown, who came to this county in 1844 and settled in Washington township. During the early and greater part of his life he was engaged in farming. From 1873 to 1875 he was located at Independence, engaged in the drug business. In the latter year he came to May- view and engaged in the same business, entering the firm of which he is now a member. The firm have a large and good class of customers, to whom they are courteous and attentive. The business and social qualities of Mr. B. are first class in every respect. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted in the confederate army, Capt. Bledsoe's company, Martin's battalion of artillery. He fought in the following battles: Chickamauga, Vicksburg, Corinth, Port Hudson, Pea Ridge and Lexington. Was seriously wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge. Was paroled at Nashville in June, 1865. August 10, 1867, he was married to Miss Henrietta Lee Fulkerson, of this county. They have five children - Henrietta, John F., Mary Lee, Lettie and Chas. R. Mr. Brown has been a resident of this county for over a quarter of acentury, contributing largely towards its improvement.

Isaac W. Whitsett

of the firm of Whitsett & Taylor, general merchandise; P. O. Mayview. Was born in Independence, Jackson county, Missouri, July 13, 1838. Came to this county, with his parents, at an early age. The family settled in Washington township, on a farm, where the subject of this sketch passed his youth, cultivating the soil in summer, and his intellect in winter, attending the public school. In 1858, August 19, he was married to Miss Mary J. Talbott, of Lafayette county. They have one child, Gracie. In the summer of 1862 Mr. Whitsett went south for his health. Returning shortly after, he was captured, near Bower's Mill, on Spring river, and held prisoner for a short time, at Independence. He then joined the U. S. army, and was in service thirteen months. He took part in several skirmishes, but fortunately escaped injury. In 1876 he went to Tabo, where he was engaged in business for three years; after which he wentto Mayview, and again went into business, entering the firm of which he is now a member. The firm has a good trade, which is gradually and steadily increasing. Mr. Whitsett also devotes a portion of his time to the practice of law. He is a member of the I. O. G. T., and also of the Christian Church.

T. C. Wilson

of the firm of Wilson & Benning, lumber and hardware; P. O. Mayview. Is a native of Ohio; born in 1843. He is the son of Robert H. and Mary Wilson, who came to this county in 1857, and settled on a farm. Being born and bred a farmer, Mr. Wilson has followed that business during the greater part of his life. In 1879 he came to Mayview, and engaged in the mercantile trade, which he still follows, having, by his enterprise and close attention to business, secured his full share of the public patronage. December 10, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Smarr, of this county, by whom he has four children : Florence, Effie, Pinkie, and one not yet named. Mr. Wilson is a staunch member of the M. E.

R. M. Taylor

of the firm of Whitsett & Taylor, Mayview, was born in Todd county, Kentucky, in 1838. Here he was raised and educated. Has followed farming during the greater part of his life. December 19, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary Bourne, of Logan county, Kentucky. In 1878 he came to Missouri, and settled on a farm, where he remained until the spring of 1881, when he came to Mayview, and became a partner in the above firm. He has three children, two girls and one boy, named as follows: Gertrude, Fannie, and Samuel F. Mr. Taylor is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of the Christian Church. While living in Todd county, Kentucky, his fellow citizens gave evidence of their confidence in his ability and integrity, by electing him to offices of trust for several terms.

Thomas P. Paxton

grain and flour-dealer, P. O. Mayview. The subject of this sketch was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, in 1850. He is the son of William and Sarah Paxton. Was educated at Washington, Lee University. Since his graduation he has been engaged in the drug business, until within the last few years. In 1873 he came to Missouri, and settled in Warrensburg, where he resided until the year 1880, when he moved to Mayview, and engaged in the grain business. He handles large quantities of flour and grain, and is a man of business tact and integrity, possessing the confidence of all who deal with him. He was married November 15, 1877, to Miss Lulu Kerdolph, of Lexington Missouri, by whom he has one child, Daisy. Mr. Paxton is a member of the A. F. & A. M.

John P. Herr

carpenter, postoffice, Mayview. Is a native of Washington county, Maryland; born April 6, 1818. At the age of 16 years he learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed for over 30 years. He came to Missouri in 1836, locating in Franklin county, where he remained for one year, and then moved to Lexington, where he resided for 26 years, working at his trade. He then moved to the present site of Mayview, and in company with George Houx, laid out the town. Its growth and present prosperity is due to the energy and enterprise of John P. Herr and others like him. Mr. Herr is a member of the I. O. G. T., and also of the Christian church. His grandfather was a soldier of the revolution and his father of the war of 1812.

merchant; postoffice, May view. Was born in Boone county, Mo., where he was raised and educated. Has been engaged in farming principally, during the greater part of his life. In 1861, he enlisted in the confederate army, in Col. Cordle's regiment, Moulton's brigade. Was mustered out in June, 1865, near Hempstead, Texas. In same year, he came to this county, and engaged in farming, until the spring of 1879, when he moved to Mayview, and engaged in the mercantile trade. In 1868, he was married to Miss Eliza Proctor, of Lafayette county. They have one child living: James. His wife dying in July, 1873, he again married Miss Mary E. Wheatly, of this county. The nuptials were celebrated Dec. 19, 1876. Mr. Wheatly is a member of the Christian church, in good standing. His parents, Abner and Amanda Hayden, came to Missouri in an early day. His father is now the proprietor of a livery and feed stable in Mayview. Mr. Hayden has a good trade and is a genial, wholesouled gentleman.

Henry C. Ewing

farmer and stockraiser; postoffice, Mayview. Was born June 22, 1838, in Lafayette county. Is the son Chatham S. and Mary B. Ewing. Educated at Chapel Hill College, in this county. Was married Dec. 8, 1874, to Miss Belle J. Harrelson, of this county. They have one child: Chatham M. Mr. Ewing, during the greater part of his life, has given his attention almost entirely to the occupation of farming. That he has made a success of it is fully evidenced by the appearance of his fine farm, situated one and a half miles southwest of Mayview. He is a member of the Grange, and also a ruling elder of the Mt. Hebron church.

Thomas T. Puckett

firm of R. Puckett & Son, merchants; postoffice, Mayview. Is the son of R. and Barbara Puckett, and was born in Shelby county, Ky., Sept. 21, 1846. His family came to Missouri and settled in Lexington, in 1850. He was educated at the Masonic College of said city. In 1867, Oct. 22d, he was united in marriage to Miss S. B. Wilson, of Frankfort, Ky., by whom he has seven children: Wilford, Oscar, Hugh, Forrest, Virgil, Lena and Abbie. In 1869, he and his father went to Mayview and established the firm of R. Puckett & Son, general merchandising. They have a good run of custom and their business is gradually and steadily growing. Mr. Puckett was with Gen. Price in his last raid through the state. He was engaged in the battles of Westport, Mine Creek and Newtonia. Was captured at Gilflap's Ferry, taken to Rock Island, Ills., where he was imprisoned for seven months. He is a leading member of the Christian church and stands high in the community, as an honorable Christian man.

Hon. C. L. Ewing

farmer, Mayview post office., son of Thompson M. and Mary Ewing, was born in Todd county, Ky., May 10, 1827; was educated at Princeton, Ky., and Lebanon, Tenn. In 1844 he came to this state and county, where he continued to reside till date engaged in farming. In June of 1846 he enlisted to serve in the Mexican war, in Col. John J. Hardin's regiment, Capt. James D. Morgan's company, raised in Quincy, 111. He was engaged in the battle of Buena Vista and honorably discharged in June of the following year. In 1851, Dec. 16th, he was married to Miss Nellie A. Ewing, of Lafayette county, They have had four children, two of whom are living; Mary S. and Charles L., Jr. In 1861 he enlisted in the M. S. G., Neightmans brigade. Entered the service as first lieutenant. Participated in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek and Lexington. Was mustered out in December of same year at Osceola, Mo. In 1876 the democrats of the western district of Lafayette county, honored him by nominating and electing him to a seat in the house of representatives. He served as chairman of the committee on roads and highways and also as a member of the committee on internal improvements. As a member he carried weight and influence, and acquitted himself in a manner which gave evidence that his constituency had made no mistake when they placed their confidence in him. Mr. Ewing is an active and consistent member of the Presbyterian church.

Rev. John Albert Prather

pastor of C. P. church, P. O. Odessa. Son of John and Mary Prather, was born in North Carolina, Jan. 24, 1822. In 1840, he came with his mother, three sisters and one brother, to Mo., Clay county. His father died while the family still lived in N. Carolina. He joined the Barnett Presbytery in 1843, as a candidate for the ministry. Was licensed April 12, 1845, and ordained April 5, 1846, by the Platte Presbytery. Mr. Prather spent several years in the northwestern counties of Mo., preaching to different congregations. He conducted the first religious service ever held in Mary ville, Nodaway county. In the spring of 1860, he came to Lafayette county and located in Washington township, where he now resides, having in charge several of the churches in the neighborhood. He was actively engaged in the ministry during the war. Feb. 14, 18 - , he was united in marriage to Miss Tennessee Johnson, of Tenn. Their union is blessed with eight children: Mrs. Cyrus Pettus, Wm. T., Joseph A., Chatham Ewing, Edwin Lee, Nora Johnson, Clarence Alvin, Mary Kavanaugh. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M. Was appointed judge of county court, by Gov. Hardin ; then elected for two years, and upon the expiration of the term, was re-elected for a term of four years; conclusive evidence of the confidence of his fellow citizens in his ability and integrity as judge. During his residence of twenty years in the county, as pastor and judge, he has endeared himself in the hearts of his fellows, and rendered himself a most invaluable citizen.

Rev. L. F. Clemens

REV. L. F. CLEMENS, minister of the C. P. church, Mayview post office. The subject of this brief sketch is a native Missourian, born in Saline county, April 19, 1844. His mother died when he was quite young. His father went to California in 1850 and there he, too, died, thus leaving him an orphan at the tender age of six years. Was raised and partially educated in Johnson county. In 1869 he entered the McGee college in Macon county and there completed his education. He then became a candidate for the ministry before the Lexington Presbytery by which he was licensed and ordained in 1874. He immediatelv took charge of Mt Hebron church where he still preaches every Sabbath. February 8, 1865, he was married to Mary J. Turner, of Johnson county, by whom he has had six children: Mary Rebecca, Ionia F., Susan L., Hugh M., Lizzie Ewing and Cordelia C. Mr. Clemens is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and a man eminently fitted to inspire the confidence and esteem of the little flock over whom he presides as pastor.

Samuel K. Beall

SAMUEL K. BEALL. Mr. Beall was born in Montgomery count}-, Md., where he was raised. He was educated at Rockville Academy, of his native county. Came to Mo., with his parents in the fall of 1850, and settled in Lafayette county, where he has since engaged in farming and stock raising. He is a member in good standing of the C. P. church. He is the son of Samuel Magruder and Mary Ann Beall, who were both natives of Montgomery Co. Md., and who died in this county at the advanced age, respectively 69 and 77 years. Mr. Beall's postoffice address is Greenton..

Thomas J. Powell

The subject of this sketch was born in Lafa}-ette county, in 1840. Has been a continuous resident of this county since his birth, obtaining as liberal an education in the meantime, as the limited school facilties of the county in that dav would permit. At the present time he is actively engaged in farming and stockraising. He was married in 1859, to Miss Dorinda Hatton, of Johnson county. Thirteen children have been born to them, ten of whom are now living. Mr. Powell enlisted in 1862, in the enrolled Mo. milita, under Capt. Summers. He served eighteen months. He is the son of Richard Powell, who was the first settler of Washington township. Is an active member of the Christian church. His P. O. is Lexington.

Capt. Geo. W. Sumner

Capt. Sumner is an Englishman by Birth; born March 22, 1819. He emigrated in 1831, locating in New York City, where he remained until 1851, when he removed to Lafayette county, Mo., and settled on a farm where he has since resided, engaged in its cultivation and improvement. In 1S48, he married Miss Martha Bradley, of Kentucky; by which marriage they have five children. Mrs. Sumner died in May 1859. He was again married to Laura Hatton, of Lafayette county, the nuptials being celebrated May 1, 1861. They have four children. In Aug., 1862, Mr. Sumner enlisted in the federal service, company I., E. M. M. Was elected Capt. of the company. After six months service this company was disbanded and reorganized in the 5th Provisional regiment, Capt. Sumner still retaining the command. He was in the service 18 months The captain's record as a soldier and a gentleman is one of which he may well be proud. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. Post office is Lexington

George Wesley Fox

The subject of the following is a native of Greenborough county, W. Va:, where he was reared and educated. In 1866 he came to Missouri and settled in Lafayette county, where he has since resided, engaged in farming and trading, in which occupations he has been unusually successful. In 1877 he lea1 to the marriage altar Miss Martha E. Hill, of Lafayette county. By this marriage they have two children. Mrs. Fox has three children by her former husband. Mr. Fox is a member of the A. F. and A. M. His postoffice is Odessa.

Wm. T. Gammon

The subject of the following sketch is a native of Pocahontas county, W. Va.; born August 6, 1826. Was raised and educated there. In 1861 he enlisted in the confederate army, joining the 25th Virginia Regiment. Was elected captain of his company. At the battle of Cross Keys, June 8, 1862, he was severely wounded, and failing to improve where he was, he went to Georgia for the purpose of recruiting his health. He remained there until March, 1869, when he removed to Lafayette county, where he has since resided engaged in farming and stock raising. In August, 1874, he was elected probate judge of Lafayette county on the Democratic ticket, in which capacity he served with credit to himself and honor to the county, until May, 1880. Was married in March, 1850, to Miss Elizabeth A. Slaven, of Pocahontas county, Va. Five children are the fruit of this marriage, all living, viz.: Massie A., Ella F., Thus. E., Wm. L., and Minnie. Mr. Gammon is a member of the Grange of which he is lecr. He is also a member of the O. S. Presbyterian church. His maternal grandfather served in the revolutionary war, was engaged in the battle of Cowpens. The judge is one of the successful farmers of the county, and gives considerable attention to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. Postoffice address, Odessa.

Wm. P. Keith

Mr. Keith, the owner and proprietor of Mayview Mills, is a native of Scotland; born in Aberdeen, March, 1838, where he was reared and educated until he arrived at the age of 18, when he came to Canada, where he spent thirteen years engaged in milling. Came to Lafayette county in March, 1870, and was engaged in the same occupation for a year or so in Lexington. Was married November 7, 1865, to Miss Annie Cumming, of Canada, formerly of Scotland. They have four children living, viz.. "William, John, Isabella, and Charles. In 1871 he went to Mayview and purchased the " Mayview Mills," of which he has since been proprietor. Mr. Keith is a member of the C. P. church. His ancestry on his father's side were connected with some of the Scottish lords who sided with Charles, the Pretender, upon whose downfall their property was confiscated, and they fled to Germany. Mr. Keith has been quite successful in his business operations, and is one of the influential citizens of the county. Postoffice address is Mayview.

Hon. H.C. Chiles

The subject of this brief sketch, a man closely identified with the interests of this county, was born in Montgomery county, Ky., July 6, 1818. Was reared and educated in his native county. In 1859 he came to Missouri and settled in Lafayette county, where he has since resided, engaged principally in farming and trading. In 1840 he was united in marriage to Miss Maria Wilson, of Bourbon county, Ky., who died in 1845, leaving two children. In 1848 he was married again to Mrs. Ruth Fearing, of Helena, Ark. By this marriage they have one child. Mrs. Chiles died in 1865. In 1868 he married Mrs. Lavina C. Graves, of Lexington. This union is blessed with one child. In 1862 Mr. Chiles was elected to represent this county in the state legislature, in which he served for one term. He is a member of the Grange, of which he is master. Postoffice address is Mayview.

James W. Miller

Mr. Miller is a native of Augusta county, Va., born February 7, 1836 where he was raised and educated. Came with his parents to Missouri in 1854, and settled in Saline county, where he remained until the fall oi 1861, when he moved to Lafayette county. In December, 1861, he was married to Miss Ella Ryland, daughter of Judge John F. Ryland, of

Lafayette county. They have six children living, viz. : Mrs. Mary E. Littleston, John O., James W., Tacitus, Carrie, and Xenophon. Mr. Miller's postoffice address is Odessa.

J. W. Bailey

Mr. Bailey was born in Fauquier county, Va., March 13, 1830. He is the son of Carr and Elizabeth Bailey, who came to Lafayette county in 1838. Here J. W. grew to manhood, and has since been engaged in farming, principally, with the exception of six years spent in California, and two years passed in New Mexico, engaged in freighting. In 1863 he led to the marriage altar Miss Eliza Francis Maddox, of Ray county. Mr. Bailey served six months in the Missouri State Guards under Capt. Withers. Participated in the battle of Lexington. Is an active and consistent member of the C. P. church, and enjoys the respect and esteem of his fellow-citizens in a high degree. Postoffice, Mayview.

John M. Ewing

Mr. Ewing is a native of this county; born April 8, 1827. He is the son of Chatham S. Ewing who came to this county from Logan county, Ky., in 1821. The subject of this sketch now lives in Washington township, where he has resided since 1853, engaged in farming. Was married Jan. 30th, 1853, to Miss Elizabeth Jane Butler, of Lafayette county, formerly of Kentucky. They have four children by this marriage, viz.: Thomas B., Chatham H., John R. and Walker E. Mrs. Ewing is a daughter of Thomas Butler and a grand-daughter of Moses Walker, of Jessamine county, Ky. Her sister, Miss Susan J. Butler, is living with her. Mr. Ewing and wife are members of the C. P. church.

Chatham S. Ewing

deceased. Mr. Ewing, one of the pioneer settlers of this county, was born in Logan county, Ky., Nov. 30th, 1800, and died Sept. 6th, 1872. He came to Lafayette county, Nov. 30th, 1821. He was married in October 1823, to Miss Mary Barnett Young, of Lafayette county, originally from Tennessee. They raised three children, all of whom are living in this county. Mrs. Ewing died May 1, 1840.

Frederick W. Ridings

Mr. Ridings was born in Frederick county, Va., in 1841, where he grew to manhood and received his education. He came to Missouri in 1869, and settled in Lafayette county, where he has since resided, engaged in cultivating a fine farm. He served four years in the Confederate army, enlisting in Capt. Cutchaw's Battery, which served under " Stonewall " Jackson until his death and afterwards under Gen. Early. Participated in raised and educated in this uuunly. After becoming of age he engaged in the drug business at Wellington for a period of two years, since which he has been engaged in farming. In May. 1S61, he enlisted in Capt. Wither's Company, engaged in state ser\ hich regiment. In September of 186S is transferred to Gen. J. Shebrigade. He participated in about fifty engagements in which generals commanded, besides numerous other skirmishes. Was wounded and taken prisoner twice - the first time was held at Alton for six months and then exchanged, and the second time was taken at Vicksburg and shortly afterwards paroled at Shreveport, June 1 . 1863. was married Sept.

they remained until 1S24, when they moved to this county and settled near Lexington, Although quite advanced in years, Mrs. ML a BtiD in the full possession of all her faculties and trequendy regales her fir ith interesting episodes, incident to pioneer -::

Samuel Smith

Mr. Smith is a native of Lafayerte county, Mo. ; born April 6th, 1831 He has been a continuous resident of this con: e his birth, and in the common schools. Is engaged in farming. He is the son of Charles and Smith. His father is a native of Virginia, and came to this county in 1S20. His mother was born in Tennessee and is the daughter of Samuel Fergurson, who settled here in 1831. Mr. Smith was married Feb. 14, 1^ i N. McLaughlin, of this county, who died Oct.

The subject of this sketch is a native of Antrim county, Ireland, born in 1815. In 1840 he immigrated to the U. S. and settled in Ohio, where he remained until 1861, when he came to Lafayette county where he has since resided, engaged in farming. In February, 1843, he was married to Miss Margaret Orr, of Ohio, who is a native of the Emerald Isle, and came to the U. S. in 1839. They have seven children living, viz: Robert, Joseph W. M., Lorrimer A., Amabel, John A., Tazedith P., Emmett L. V. Mr. Fulton is a member of the A. F. and A. M. and also of the I. O. O. F. Postoffice is Greenton.

Lycurgus Wilson

P. O. Tabo, Missouri; son of John and Mary Wilson, was born December 13, 1821, in Morgantown, Butler county, Kentucky, and is of English and Scotch descent. In 1828 he came with his parents to St. Louis, where his father died in 1837, and his mother in St. Louis county, in 1867. In 1844 he visited Kentucky, remained there four years, following his father's trade, that of builder and contractor. July 1, 1847, he married Miss Mary D. James, of Butler county, Kentucky. He then moved to Waterloo, Clark county, Missouri, where he continued his trade for ten years. In 1861 he moved to Dallas county, Texas, and lived there seven years. In 1868 he moved to this county and settled in Washington township, where he now lives upon a farm of 100 acres of good and well improved land. He has kept the postoffice on the Warrensburg & Lexington mail line for seven years. He has four children living: John H., Lucy J., Mattie E., and Jeft Davis. He is a member of the Christian church, his wife a Baptist. He is a Free Mason. His two oldest children are married and settled close to him.

Daniel Alumbaugh

postoffice Tabo, Mo. Son of James and Eliza Alumbaugh. Was born April 10, 1849, in this county. His parents are of German and French descent, his father a Kentuckian and his mother from Tennessee, they being married in Sullivan county, Ind. Dan has followed the honorable avocation of farmer all his life, and was educated in the schools of the county. He has taken great interest in literary societies. He was married on the 23d of July, 1867, to Miss Eliza Wooton, of this county. She died a few months after marriage. In 1864 he enlisted under Gen. Shelby, in the confederate army and remained in service till the war closed, surrendering at Shreveport, and was in the battles and fights of Price's retreat to Arkansas. He is a member of the Missionary Baptist church, membership at Long Branch, and superintendent of the Sunday school.

George W. Barton

postoffice Mayview, son of Bently and Martha Barton, was born in this country June 3, 1843, where he was raised on a farm and educated. He is a self-made man, and has made himself conspicuous as an active worker in most public matters. In 1879 he tried his fortune in the silver mines of Colorado, was not very successful, and in eight months returned to his farm. He is a consistent member of the Baptist church, and has two brothers preachers in the same church. He is kind, intelligent, and a good citizen.

Robert Buchanan

postoffice Tabo, son of Robert and Jane Buchanan, was born Oct. 26, 1828, in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1842 he came with his parents to this country and landed at New Orleans. They took boat for Lexington, in this county, where they landed in June, 1842, and settled in Washington township, where he now lives. He has been twice married, first to Miss Elizabeth Saunders, of Johnson county, April 27, 1850, and has by that union six children living - Robt. C, John P., James D., Wm. F., Sallie M. and Emma F. His first wife died Sept. 23, 1878. He was married again Sept. 26, 1881, to Mrs. Jane Myers, also of Johnson county. His second wife had three children. Mr. Buchanan's mother is still living, and lives with him. She is 82 years old. He is a member and deacon of the Baptist church.

Harrison Anderson

post office Tabo, Missouri, son of William H. and Didama Anderson, was born Dec. 9, 1840, in this county, where he was raised on a farm and has been a farmer all his life. His father died when he was but eleven years old leaving him at that tender age in charge of his mother and sister. During the late war, in 1861 he was taken prisoner by Federal troops of McFeran's regiment, and held nine months in Lexington. In 1865 he took the oath of allegiance, paid his thirty dollars and went to Kansas for safety. In three months he returned and made a crop entirely without horses or mules. On the 24th of April, 1878, he married Miss Lucy Wilson, of this county, and has two children: Mary and Richard. He now owns a good farm of one hundred acres, black loam and hemp land. He and his wife are both members of the Christian church.

Charles R. Anderson

CHARLES R. ANDERSON, post office Tabo, Mo., eldest son of William H. and Didama Anderson. His mother, Didama Anderson, was a daughter of Abner and Mary Dyer, was born May 2, 1807, in Warren county, Ky., and August 30, 1827, was married to Mr. Wm. H. Anderson. The next year, 1828, they came to this county and have lived here ever since. They had nine children: Eliza J., Charles R., Elizabeth H., Nancy E., James A., Harrison H., Julia C, Tirza M. and Esther A. These were all married and Tirza is now the only one of the girls living. They were all respectable members of the Christian church. Mr. Wm. H. Anderson went to California in 1S50 and returned May 1, 1851 very ill and died the next day, May 2, 1851. Mrs. Anderson is now keeping house for her youngest son. She has forty-six living grand-children, and has nine great grand-children married. She has been a member of the Christian church for fifty years. Her health is excellent. Her oldest son, Charles R. Anderson, was born Nov. 1, 1830, in this county. He was born and raised on a farm and has been a farmer all his life. At the age of twenty he went to California during the gold fever and remained there four years. Had good luck at mining. He returned by the isthmus, and bought a farm in Freedom township. In 1861 he enlisted in the M. S. G., and in the confederate service. May, 1863 he was taken prisoner at Big Black, Miss., and was in different prisons - Camp Morton, Ft Delaware, Point Lookout, Mo., Palmyra, N. Y., was nearly starved to death and often guarded by negroes. In 1865 he was exchanged, and came home from Alabama in October, 1865. Sept. 4, 1872, he was married to Miss Mary E. Mathews, of this county, and has three children - Lee Price, Didama T. and Nancy E. He is now living on a farm of 180 acres of first-rate land in Washington township.

Levi M. Fox

P. O. Odessa. Son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Fox. Was born in Cook county, Tennessee, August 20, 1808. When he was nineteen years old, about the year 1827, he came to this county and settled one mile south of Dover. He was married October 31, 1833, to Miss Mary Nelson, of Lexington. He joined the state militia as a private to help drive the Mormons out of the state, and helped to guard Jo Smith before he went to Nauvoo, Illinois. Mr. Fox owned a fine farm of 320 acres, south of Dover, splendidly improved, upon which he raised annually from forty to fifty tons of hemp. He has reared a family of nine children, four boys and five girls, all living and married, except one girl, Margaret, who died at the age of nine years: Francis M., Calvin R., Wm. C, L. M., are the names of his sons. His wife died in the old home, February 11, 1874, at the age of sixty-three years. Since that event Mr. Fox has been living with his children. At present he is at Eureka Springs, Arkansas, with his youngest son and namesake, Levi Monroe, who was born June 25th, 1852, and was married December 23, 1875, to Miss Corintha A. Tracy, by whom he has two children: Willie L. and Lettie May. He is a good citizen, teaching and farming. His health was much shattered, and he went into the drug business in Odessa. Recently he has gone to the Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for the benefit of his health.

James A. Anderson

post office Tabo, son of William H. and Didama Anderson, was born in this county June 20, 1838, two miles south of where Higginsville now stands, where he was raised and educated. During the years 1858 and 1859 he was in the employ of Russell & Majors, government freighters to the west and in the spring of 1860 was employed by Jones & Cartwright in the same business, when he crossed the plains, returning late the following fall. Then had a hard spell of the typhoid fever it being twelve months before he recovered, which kept him out of the army. February 16, 1864, he was married to Miss Mary E. Roach, of Johnson county, Mo. They have seven children now living: Charles R., Carrie E., Flora M., James H., Sue Ella, Arthur and Willie A. With two ponies and $160 he began married life, renting a farm for two years. In 1866 he purchased 100 acres of land of his uncle, Ira Anderson, at $1,250 on twelve months time, which he paid for and on which he now lives; and has now a farm of 240 acres.

James Milan

P. O. Mayview. Son of John and Ellen Milan, who came from Ireland in 1840, settling in Maysville, Kentucky, where they lived thirty years. About 1870 they moved to this county, and improved 100 acres in section 6, township 48, range 26, which farm James now manages. He has managed well, and they are prospering. James was born in Kentucky, Maysville, June 17, 1857, and nature marked him for a good farmer. Coal abounds in the neighborhood, near the surface, and his whole farm is underlaid with coal.

Addison Hook

was born May 20, 1828, in Hampshire county, Virginia. In 1857 he moved to Lafayette county, and in 1865 purchased a farm of 192 acres, 120 acres of which is in a high state of cultivation, well fenced and plenty of water, with good, rich pastures. Mr. Hook was married January 25, 1853, to Miss Mary Carlyle. By this union they have seven children living: Walter, Edgar S., Laura E., William N., Charley A., Lucy M. and Arthur Duvall. Mr. Hook died on the 14th of February, 1881. He was a good citizen, esteemed and respected by neighbors. Edgar L. Sency Hook was born August 23, 1856, in Hampshire county, Virginia. He came to Lafayette county with his father and has remained here ever since, excepting one year spent in Colorado prospecting. At present he

Edmond J. Chambers

The subject of this sketch was born in Lexington, Missouri, December 25, 1847. His father died while going to California in 1849. Up to 1864 Mr. Chambers worked hard, supporting himself and mother. At that time he enlisted in the confederate cause, under Gen. Shelby, in Gordon's regiment, and served until the close of the war. He surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana, and on the 27th of June, 1865 returned home; he was married November, 1876, to Miss Cerelda Bates. Mr. Chambers was licensed to preach in March, 1874, in the M. E. church, south. He has a family of two children living: James L. and Annie May. Mr. C. is a quiet and peaceful citizen, honored and respected by his neighbors.

William Carter

was born February 19, 1827, in Jessamine county, Kentucky. In 1869 he moved to Missouri and located in this county, in Freedom township. In 1881 he moved to Washington township, where he now resides. Mr. Carter was married on April 15, 1849, to Miss Mary J. Sharp. He has a family of five children : Vina C, James, Almeda J., Thomas A., and George R. Himself, and wife and two daughters are members of the Missionary Baptist. Mr. Carter is highly esteemed by his neighbors, enjoying their entire confidence, as a Christian gentleman and a good citizen.

James Buchanan

P. O.Tabo, Missouri, son of Robert and James Buchanan; was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 1, 1833. His father was a weaver by trade. In 1841 he came with his parents to this country, landing in New Orleans. They then came direct by river to this county, settling in Washington township on a farm. James was married January 15, 1857, to Miss Rebecca Donaldson of Johnson county, Missouri. They have five children: Lydia, James H., Charles, Rollie, and Eva. He has a fine farm of 160 acres, and in fine condition. There is plenty of fine coal on his farm. Both he and wife are members of the Christian church. He is an excellent farmer, a quiet, peaceable, and highly respected citizen.

Rev. W. Y. Russell

was born February 25, 1856, in Buchanan county, Missouri. In 1860 his parents moved to Kansas, and returned in 1861. In 1863 they moved to Iowa, and remained there two years, the next three years were spent in Missouri, Texas, Indian Territory. His parents are now living in Kansas, where the subject of this sketch left them, and returned on a visit to his old home, Buchanan county. While attending a protracted meeting there he was converted. In 1874 he entered college, remaining there two years at his own expense, acting as janitor, and on Saturdays sawing wood. He was licensed to preach February 16, 1877, by the Beaver Creek church, in Miami county, Kansas. In 1880 he left college, and has since been preaching, during which time he has converted not less than one hundred souls. His work has been in protracted meetings up to May last, since which time he has had charge of two congregations, one at Odessa, the other at Mound Prairie, this county.

Additional Biographies George Kenton

Davis township, P. O. Aullville. Son of John and Judith Kenton, was born in Missouri, Jan. 29, 1840. His father was married three times, and had twenty children. George was born in Carroll county, where he was raised and educated. At the age of twenty-five he engaged in the mercantile business at Milespoint three years. In the fall of 1869, he moved to the country. In 1874, he went to Independence Mo., and kept the old Independence hotel for six years. In 1880, he returned to Carroll county , and in 1881, came to a farm of 170 acres in Davis township, in this county where he now is. Nov. 23, 1865, he married Miss Sarah C. Hudson, of Jackson county Mo., and has five children: Eugene, Mary E., Wm. C.,. .Lou H. and Clara F. He is a grand-nephew of the famous pioneer, Simon Kenton.

George B. Kneedler

Davis township, P. O. Aullville. Son of Jacob and Martha W. Kneedler, was born July 12, 1840, in St. Louis, Mo. His father was a brick-layer in St. Louis. When he was seven years old, he moved with his parents to Madison county, 111., twelve miles from St. Louis. He lived mostly in Illinois, until 1881, when he and his brother Wm. C. bought a tract of 689 acres in this county where they now live. It is a fine farm, 400 acres in cultivation, underlaid with coal. They deal largely in stock, especially in sheep of fine class. He was married Feb. 9, 1865, to Miss Aurelia Winship of Collinsville, 111., and has two boys, Frank and Charley. He and his wife are members of the M. E. church south. His brother William married Jan. 2, 1866, to Miss Sarah E. Stoutzenberry of Illinois, and has five children.

William Walter

Davis township, P. O. Aullville. Eldest son of John and Elizabeth Walter, was born June 1, 1825, in Adams county Pennsylvania. His parents were of German descent, and died in Virginia, in 1845, where they lived twelve years. In 1849, he married Miss Sarah A. Mills, on the 10th of August, and in 1856, he moved to this county and settled in Davis township, one mile southeast of Higginsville. In 1880, he bought a farm of 160 acres, one mile north west of Aullville, where he now lives. He has a fine quarry of limestone rock upon his farm. He has five children, Mary E., John H.> Newton S., Lilly and Sindy. Mr. Walter took no part in the war.

Source changes here: from Young's History of Lafayette County, Missouri, by Young, William, published 1910; 1,854 words in this source stream.

Washington Township

Washington is the central township, or civil subdivision, in the southern part of Lafayette county. It was taken from Lexington township August 2, 1836, with the following boundaries :

"Beginning at the east line of the municipal township of Clay, on the township line between congressional townships 49 and 50; thence south, with said Clay township line to Jackson county ; thence east with the county line between Jackson and Lafayette counties to the Freedom township line; thence north with the west line of Freedom township to Davis township; then with the west line of Davis township to the line between the congressional townships 49 and 50; thence west with said line to the beginning."

The place of holding the first election in the newly created township was at the house of William Robinett, the date being fixed as October 29, 1836, the object being to elect two justices of the peace.

Washington is the largest township in Lafayette county, containing the same number of sections that it was first organized with, one hundred and two. Its boundary lines remain as above specified by the county court in 1836.

The headwaters of the Tabo and Davis creeks find their source in this section of the county. The farming section is scarcely excelled in any part of Missouri. The many well-tilled fields that have brought forth their annual harvests still give up their wealth at the touch of the plowmen of today, as well as in the long-ago days "before the war."

Early Settlement

From the best record obtainable, Richard Powell was the first man to locate in this township, he coming as early as 1820. His sons, David and Thomas J., and a son-in-law, Eli Adams, occupied the farm after his death. Others who came very early and claimed some of these very superior lands may be named : John Jennings, Bentley Barton, Rev. John R. Whittsett, a Cumberland Presbyterian minister, Judge Julius Emmons, Charles Smith, John Ingram, Nimrod Scott, Norman Pool, James S. Whitsett, Henry James, Thomas Hutchinson, Ephraim Pool, John McNeal, Morgan Cockrell, James

Baker and others whose names have passed from memory. These pioneers nearly all settled in the eastern, southern and northern portions of the township.

John Whitsett settled in Dover township in 1819 and in 1834 moved to the Slaughter farm in this township. His father, William Whitsett, furnished the following concerning this township more than thirty years ago and may be relied upon as accurate :

"The first settlers in the vicinity of Mt. Hebron church were John Ingram, of Tennessee, Charles Smith, from the same state, William Whitsett, of Kentucky, Richard Powell and John Whitsett, of Kentucky. The children of John R. Whitsett were the first born, both male and female. The first death was Mary, daughter of Chatham Ewing, and she was buried at the old brick church south of Lexington. Dr. M. W. Flournoy, of Kentucky, and Dr. J. M. Keith were the first physicians. Rev. Robert Renick was the first Christian minister, and he preached at the old school house. He was a Cumberland Presbyterian. The first school house was built in section 29, township 49, range 27, of logs, by the neighbors. The first cloth was woven by Mrs. Charles Smith. In February, 1835, a negro woman belonging to Nimrod Scott, lost her way and was frozen to death, and was buried on the roadside by the neighbors."

Eli Adams claimed many years ago that "the first death was that of Mrs. Julius Emmons, in the spring of 1837, and that the earliest ministers were Revs. Finis Ewing, Robert and John Morrow, Robert Sloan, Rev. Kavenaugh, of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and Rev. John Warder, of the Regular Baptist church."

Mound Prairie Baptist church was organized in 1842 and is mentioned in the chapter on churches in this volume. Also Mt. Hebron Presbyterian church, organized in 1852, by George Houx and other families.

Mayview Village

Mayview is the only village within Washington township and around it is woven considerable history, many good points of which have been preserved in the annals of the county, as having come from the tongue and pen of "Uncle George Houx," a pioneer so well known in Lafayette county. Among others is this concerning the "Mounds" :

"In 1 81 2 the British brought to bear every influence they could to have the Indians engage in hostilities against the Americans, and bands of the Osage and Kaw took the warpath. Captain Heth, an old settler of Cooper county, was out with his scouting party from Boonville, or Old Franklin, and encountered a band of these hostile Indians a few miles west from this mound, but then fell back to it and there made a determined stand. A sharp and bloody battle then took place, 'and the Injuns got licked.' This place was thereafter known as Heth's Mound. General Graham also verifies the statement that Houx made of this incident.

May view is in a beautiful, commanding section of the county, on a high ridge, and was formerly known as a part of the "Blue Hills" running from toward the Missouri at Lexington, and at an early day the entire ridge, or chain of hills, presented one grand panorama. The village is situated on section 18, township 49, range 26, and section 13, same township and range 27. It was laid out in 1866 by John P. Herr, George Houx, Stephen G. Wentworth and William Morrison. "Mayview" was suggested by Mr. Herr, who thought it a beautiful site for observation in the month of May, with each returning springtime.

A postoffice was secured for Mayview in 1868, with John P. Herr as the first postmaster. He also erected the first house, and owned and operated the pioneer store of the place. About the same date George Houx built a dwelling house. A frame school house was built in 1866, the cost being six hundred dollars. Rev. William Gordon taught the first school in this house and had fifty pupils, each of whom paid a tuition of two dollars per month. The marriage of John McAllister and Jennie West was the first in the place, they being united in 1868 by Rev. Roth. The first male child born in the village was Oscar, son of Thomas T. and S. Belle Puckett, born July 6, 1870. The first female child born in the place was Agnes Lee, daughter of Dr. David H. and Katie Bradley. The first death was that of Young Ewing, in 1869, who was buried at Mount Hebron cemetery. The first physician to practice was (it is quite certain) Doctor Bouton, a Kentuckian, who later, about 1880, removed to Colorado. The first religious services in the village were held at the school house, by the Christian denomination, with Elder G. R. Hand as pastor.

The Christian church of Mayview (a history of which appears in the regular Church chapter of this volume) was formed in 1852, and known as Union : it was located three miles to the south of present Mayview.

In 1879 an Independent Order of Good Templars lodge was instituted at Mayview. The Pucketts, Herrs, Waterhouses, Moores and many others took a prominent part in sustaining the temperance society, which bore well its part in those days when people had come to realize the greatness of the evil that is still being battled against by all who profess high morals and true Christianity.

An addition was made to the original town plat in 1878 by Messrs. Waterhouse and Ridings. In 1880 the village had a population of about two hundred and fifty; today it has about three hundred and fifty. It is well located on the line of the Chicago, Alton & St. Louis railroad, which was put through the county early in the seventies.

The postmasters who have served at this point are as follows : John P. Herr, Ruben Puckett (but conducted by his son, Thomas), M. A. Hayden, James W. Graham, Ed. F. Parker, T. W. Wheatley, Otto Nolte. It has two rural free delivery routes running out through the surrounding country.

The place was incorporated in 1882; its mayors (chairmen) have been among the best men of the place, but no regular record tells who they have been. In 1910 the village officers were: Otto Nolte, chairman; G. H. Rabius, treasurer; Mr. Tapmeyer, and C. W. Kincheole, marshal.

The religious organizations of Mayview are at this date the Christian, Baptist, German Evangelical Lutheran, Methodist Episcopal (South) Colored, and the colored Baptist, all of which have buildings. See Church History chapter for details.

Mayview is and has long been the greatest shipping point for fruit in Lafayette county, being situated in the heart of the fruit growing belt of the county. Washington township is situated in an exceptionally fine section for fruits, especially apples, which grow in almost astonishing quantities. It was about 1888 when large orchards were planted out and these are now annually bearing immense crops of luscious apples which are purchased by regular fruit dealers' associations, some taking the entire crop, while others buy only the select pickings which find their way to the large city markets, bringing good prices.

A large fruit evaporating establishment is situated here and runs with a large force of persons during the fruit season. This is the property of G. W. Henner, of Webster, New York. There is also a large vinegar plant and two large cider factories located here.

Concerning the orchards of this township let it be stated that the largest now are A. B. Matthew's, with about seven thousand trees; W. P. Keith's, covering forty acres ; T. M. Chinn's, with eighty acres ; E. S. Butt, with forty acres, besides scores of orchards, on farms nearby, running from five to twenty acres each. It is now estimated that not far from a half million apple trees are bearing fruit today in this one township, in Lafayette county.

"In the spring of 1841 Mrs. Mary Scott and her son. King B. Scott, were murdered in this township. Mrs. Scott's body was found in the fire in the house. Two years later the body of the son was found in a branch of the Sni creek. Suspicion rested on John C. Lester, a son-in-law of Mrs. Scott, and John Horton. Horton was arrested on a charge of passing counterfeit money and was sent to the penitentiary for a term of two years. While there he declared that Lester had committed the murder of the Scotts. The governor was petitioned for a reprieve. Horton returned and Lester was arrested and indicted for the murders, but, owing to a technicality, the indictment was dismissed. He was again indicted, took a change of venue to Henry county, was there tried, found guilty, and hung at Clinton, in 1844."

on the Early farm. Two negroes had carefully secreted themselves behind the gate post, and as Mr. Nance, overseer for Early, was passing through the gate the negroes struck him with a club, killing him instantly. This happened about daybreak. 'The murderers were taken to Lexington, tried regularly, and hung.