Nodaway County, Missouri History of 1882 Biographicals
(transcibed by Pat O'Dell: genpat@netins.net)
[page 702] George H. Hotaling, is a member of the firm of George H. Hotaling & Co., of Burlington Junction, Jones & Hotaling, of Clearmont, Missouri, and Hotaling, Crain & Co., of Braddyville, Iowa. He was born April 23, 1840, and is a native of Albany County, New York. His father, George E. Hotaling, and his mother were born born in the same county--the former July 23, 1797, and the latter on the 3d of July, 1801. They also are now living in that county. There the subject of this sketch was reared and educated, his boyhood days being passed on the farm. When eighteen years of age he learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, which he followed in connection with farming for about seven years. In the spring of 1870 he [page 703] moved to Galesburg, Illinois, where he remained till the spring of 1871, when he located on a farm in Taylor County, Iowa, and in August, 1872, settled in Hopkins, Nodaway County, Missouri. There he began in the lumber business as general manager for Goodsill Brothers, continuing the same till June, 1879, when he moved to his present location. Here he has since been engaged in the lumber trade, under the present firm name. They furnished the greater part of the lumber used in building up the town of Burlington Junction. Mr Hotaling is a member of the I.O.G.T., and belongs to Nodaway County Lodge, No 477. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and were among the founders of that denomination in Hopkins. July 6, 1865, he was married to Mrs Mildred E. Boyd, her maiden name being Robbins. She was born in Lewis County, New York, May 20, 1842. Mr and Mrs H. have a family of five children: William E., Walter N., Nettie L., Charles S. and Nellie.
[page 703] Christian Huddle was born in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, July 3, 1793. His father died when Christian was but one year old. He was reared by his different uncles, though knocked about from one place to another, and had a poor chance to receive an education. When about fourteen years [page 704] of age he went to Shenandoah County, Virginia, where he remained till the age of seventeen. Until this time he had worked at various occupations. He then went to Richmond, Virginia, and enlisted as a State Guard at the penitentiary, and was at the great theatre fire on the night of December 26, 1811, having been stationed there, and was on the stage at the time that the fire began. Becoming disgusted with the dreadful sight he resigned his position, but was not released till the following June. He then returned to his native county and bound himself as an apprentice to learn the carpenter's trade, and on the 12th day of July, 1812, he enlisted in the war of that year, remaining in service till January 24, 1813, when he was discharged. Previous to this time, however, he had been taken sick, and was not able to return home. In a short time he returned to his native county and completed his trade. He now draws a pension for his services in the war of 1812. In 1815 Mr Huddle went to Ross County, Ohio, where he followed his trade. At this he has worked principally during life, till within the past few years. He has for some time made his home with his children, and now lives with his daughter, Mrs Eliza Walker, with whom he has remained since 1876. Mr H. made three trips to this county before settling here, one in the fall of 1867, one in the fall of 1870, and another in the year 1873. He was married March 6, 1817, to Miss Nancy Kelley, who was born on December 29, 1798, in Virginia. She went with her parents to Ross County, Ohio, when but two years of age. She died in that county July 3, 1867. They had a family of five children: Eliza, Martha, Mary A., (now dead), Quincy, (now dead), and Socrates. They also raised one orphan child, Warren L. Johnson, who now resides in Ross County, Ohio. Martha, his second child, is married to Stephen Walker, and resides in Ross County, Ohio. Socrates, his only son, now lives in Peabody, Kansas. Eliza, his oldest daughter, was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 9, 1817. She was there reared and educated, and there was married November 22, 1838, to Jesse H. Walker. He was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, June 29, 1812, and when two years of age his parents moved to Ross County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. He was a carpenter by trade, but followed various branches of business during life. He moved to Nodaway County in the spring of 1865, and located on a farm now joining the town of Burlington Junction, where he was engaged in farming till the date of his demise, Mary 30, 1879. The family of Mr and Mrs Walker consisted of ten children: John A., the oldest son, who was brought home from the service with fever, died shortly after his arrival; Nancy A., (now Mrs Jones); William H., Christian, Mary A., (now Mrs Drennan); Martha A., (now Mrs Edmisten); Pauline, (now Mrs Barnum); Alma J., who died in this county, and many years before her death had been engaged in teaching. The next child died while quite young. The last, and the [page 705] only one at home, is Littie F., who is employed as teacher in the schools of Burlington Junction. Out of the family now living six have been educators.
[page 710]Nodaway Township - L.D. Moore, carpenter, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, December, 1830. He was reared in his native county and was there educated. In February, 1853, he went to Mason County, Illinois, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuit till 1857, when he learned the painter's trade, which he followed for six or seven years. He then began to learn his present vocation, which he continued in Illinois till 1875, when he located in Jasper County, Iowa. There he remained till the spring of 1879, at which date he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and began work on bridges for the Wabash, St Louis & Pacific Railroad Company. In January, 1880, he located in Burlington Junction, and has since been successfully engaged at his trade. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and of the Masonic fraternities. Mr Moore was married November 18, 1851, to Miss Martha Winebourner. She was born March 17, 1831, and is a native of Ohio. They have four children: Celia L., Francis M., Lizzie and Durdany. The parents of the subject of this sketch were Israel and Elizabeth Moore. The former was a native of Pennsylvania, was born August 19, 1799, and died in August, 1873. The latter was a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1803, and died in 1877. Their family consisted of thirteen children, L.D. being the sixth in the family.
[page710] D.C. Myers, physician and druggist, is a native of Ohio, and was born in Fairfield (now Hocking) County, March 23, 1807. He was reared in his native [page 711]County, and was there principally educated. His occupation was farming till 1830, when he began in the dry goods business, which he continued two years, at this time being located in Perry County. There he commenced the study of medicine in 1837, and after preparing himself for the profession, he began practicing in Jackson County, where he continued two years. He then moved to Ross County, where he resided till 1844, when he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and has been a resident of Burlington Junction since it was incorporated as a town. He has been engaged in the drug business since February, 1881. Dr Meyers was married February 14, 1833, to Miss Sarah Moore. She was also born in the same county as himself, in the year 1811. They have had six children, of whom five are now living: Mary, Emma, Cynthia, Gertie, and William H.
[page 711] Nodaway Township - George W. Nicholas, farmer and stock dealer, section 23, post office Burlington Junction, was born in Vinton County, Ohio, July 29, 1821, and was reared in his mother state, being brought up on a farm and has followed agricultural pursuits during his life.  In the spring of 1851, Mr. N. emigrated to Stark County, Illinois, where he resided till 1868, when he moved to Page County, Iowa, and in the spring of 1870 he became a citizen of Nodaway County Missouri.  He is now one of its prominent men.  His landed interest consists of 160 acres, with modern improvements  His orchard of 300 trees is in good bearing condition.  In August, 1862 he enlisted in the late war in Company E, 112th Illinois Infantry, and was mustered out July 3, 1865.  In November, 1863, he was taken prisoner at Knoxville, Tennessee, and was held in a number of dens, in all about fifteen months.  Mr. N. is a member of the Quitman Lodge No. 196, A.F. and A.M.  March 6, 1851, he was united in marriage to Miss Winnie Humphrey.  She was born in Vinton County, Ohio, October 6, 1832.  Fifteen children were the fruit of their union; Eliza A., deceased; John S., William E., Thomas A., Pearley L., Electa J., Lydia C., Nellie E., Martha E., Nora A., Cora A., Zephie F., Emily M., deceased, and James G.  The father of the subject of this sketch, John Nicholas was a native of Greenbrier County, West Virginia where he was born in February, 1800.  When four years of age he went to Ohio, and there remained till 1851, when he moved to Stark County Illinois, and in 1876 came to Nodaway County, Missouri.  While in Ohio he married to Miss Eleanor Graves, who was born in January, 1801 and was a native of North Carolina.  When quite young she went with her parents to Ohio.  They had a family of fourteen children, of whom there are seven boys and two girls living: Lydia, Joseph, Jonathan, George W., Joab, Leonard, Thomas, Ellen and William H.H.  Mrs. Nicholas died January 10, 1879 and Mr. Nicholas died August 16, 1879.
[page 712] Nodaway Township - Joab Nicholas, farmer and stock dealer, section 28, was born in Vinton County, Ohio, March 2, 1836, and in 1850, with his parents, he moved to Stark County, Illinois.  In 1868, he located in Atchison County, Missouri, and in the spring of 1875, settled in Nodaway County, where he has since resided.  He has been engaged in various branches of business during life, but his main occupation has been that of a farmer.  His landed estate consists of 440 acres, all of which is well improved, his residence and out building presenting an inviting appearance.  He has one of the most convenient barns in the township.  Mr. Nicholas was married September 18, 1860 to Alcinda Colwell, of Stark County, Illinois.  They have eight children: Albert C., Miles A., Laura E., Frank W., Charley D., Cora E., Willie P. and Jimmie.
[page 712] Nodaway Township - Leonard Nicholas, farmer and stock raiser, section 23.  He was born in Vinton County Ohio, October 5, 1837, and when about twelve years of age, with his parents, he moved to Stark County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood.  In 1837 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, where he has since resided.  He has followed farming from boyhood, and now has land amounting 155 acres, all of which is well improved.  Mr. Nicholas was married June 19, 1881 to Miss Sarah Davis.  She was born in Pulaski County, Virginia, October 17, 1845.
[page 712] Nodaway Township - William H. Nicholas, farmer and stock dealer, section 24, was born in Vinton County, Ohio, December 23, 1844.  When he was six years of age his parents moved to Stark County, Illinois, and in the year 1876 he came to his present location.  He was reared on a farm and made agricultural pursuits his occupation during life, excepting the years 1877-8, when he was engaged in the hardware trade at Quitman.  February 18, 1865, he enlisted during the late war, in Company B, of the Seventh Illinois, and was mustered out July 9th of the same year.  His landed estate consists of 280 acres, with more than ordinary improvements.  Mr. Nicholas is a member of Burlington Junction Lodge, No. 442, A.F. and A.M.  He has been twice married—first December 29, 1866, to Miss Mary M. Colwell.  She was born in Peoria County, Illinois, in September, 1847, and died October 14, 1868.  They had one child: Della, now deceased.  Mr. N. was married the second time September 19, 1872, to Miss Sarah Darby.  She was born in Ross County, Ohio, September 24, 1854.  They have five children now living: Nettie B., Pearley D., Charley, Ann and Allie—and one son, Elmer L., is deceased.