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Nodaway
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(transcibed
by Pat O'Dell: genpat@netins.net) |
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[page 941] Ephraim Rhoads, farmer, section 7, was born in Andrew
County, Missouri, November 27, 1847, and came to this county with his mother
and stepfather, Samuel Snider, in 1867. He married Miss Nancy Jane Kellogg,
in Andrew County, Missouri, in the spring of 1868, and remained there after
his marriage for three years. He then came to this township, bought a farm,
and worked hard to improve it, and after living upon it for nine years, he
disposed of it to Samuel Snider, afterwards buying eighty acres of prairie,
upon which land he has just erected a fine residence, and is making a
beautiful as well as a valuable farm. He commenced life poor, and what he
owns he has made by energy and good business calculation. The family of Mr
and Mrs Rhoads consists of three children: William, Leon and Edgar. They are
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[page 942] Samuel Snider, farmer, section 18, was born in
Indiana, March 25, 1825, and came to Andrew County, Missouri, in 1849. In
March, 1867 he bought his present farm, which he has improved until it
contains 160 acres of cultivated land. Upon it is a fine orchard with choice
fruit. Mr Snider married Mrs Margaret Rhoads, mother of Ephriam Rhoads, in
Andrew County, Missouri, in October, 1850. They have six children: William
Henry, Rebecca Ann, Mary Ellen, John Thomas, James Samuel and Daniel
Columbus. Mrs Snider was born in Clarke County, Indiana, April 24, 1823, and
came to Andrew County in 1845. Her first husband was Calvin Goforth, brother
of William Goforth, the first settler in the township. [page 943] He died
October 7, 1842. She then returned to Indiana, and in 1843 she married her
second husband, Epraim Rhoads, and came to Andrew County in 1845. They had
one child, Ephraim R. Mr R. died in 1847, in Andrew County. Mrs Snider is a
woman of mature judgment, and has seen much of the hardships of pioneer life.
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[page 943] James Columbus Stockton, proprietor of the Western
Hotel, was born in Platte County, Missouri, August 20, 1844, and in 1857,
with the family, he moved to Henry County, Iowa, where he received a limited
education at Howe's Seminary in Mt Pleasant. After a few years his father
moved to Lucas County, where the son grew up to manhood. The elder Stockton
was unable to provide for his family as he could wish to do, so that James
when he was fourteen years old was compelled to look out for himself. In
Octboer, 1858, he left home, going about thirty miles, where he hired out to
husk and gather corn. By winter he had earned a good winter suit and eight
calves. The latter he drove home and exchanged for a team, which transaction
proved to be the foundation and starting point of his successful career in
life. August 2, 1862, Mr S. enlisted in the Thirty-fourth Regiment Iowa
Infantry, Company K, under Captain William Boyles. After a general drill at
Camp Lawman, in Burlington, the regiment was ordered to Vicksburg in time to
participate in Sherman's great battle. They were then sent to Arkansas Post,
where they participated in that hard-fought battle. The Union army took 7,000
prisoners, and the Thirty-fourth Iowa was detailed to guard them to the
Chicago prison. Upon reaching St Louis the small pox had broke out on the
boat, and Mr Stockton fell a victim to that disease. He was taken to the
hospital in St Louis, where he remained until he was discharged for disability
and returned home. Some months afterwards he enlisted under Captain
Stockton--his grand-father--in a cavalry regiment, for the service of the
State of Missouri, being appointed sergeant. The regiment did much hard work
in following Price and Quantrell's commands. After the close of the war Mr S.
returned to Gentry County, where he settled in business. He married Miss Mary
Ann Hussey, in Gentry County, January 20, 1965. They have four children:
Loretta Jane, Albert F., Ida O. and Lee J. Mrs Stockton is the daughter of
John Hussey, formerly of North Carolina, and is of one the oldest and most
distinguished families of Quakers in the state. Mr Hussey gave his daughter
forty acres of unimproved land, and with this and the small tract which Mr
Stockton had, they commenced the struggle of life. He built a small house,
broke up his lot and in a short time had it fenced, and since that time has
never met with a discouragement that he could not control. He added 100 acres
of adjoining land to his farm, all situated and adjoining the village [page 944] of Mt
Pleasant, and now worth $50 per acre. He also bought a fine house in Mt
Pleasant. In 1873 he commenced the hotel business and continued it until
1878, when he sold out his hotel property and bought the Western Hotel in
Barnard, where he is doing a fine business. Mr S.'s daughter Loretta has just
entered on a four year's course of study at Dr Martin's Seminary in St
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[page 944] J.B. Thompson, postmaster at Barnard, was born in
Hamden Junction, Vinton County, Ohio, in March, 1849, and in 1859 he came
with his father to Mills County, Iowa. He there received a common education,
completing his schooling at Otoe College, Nebraska City. He learned the
saddle and harness trade, at which he worked for several years in Nebraska
City and St Joseph, and in 1871 he came to Barnard and opened a shop,
continuing to conduct it for two years. In 1873 he sold out and commenced to
run a grocery, drug and confectionery store, which he kept until October
1881, when he sold out. In May, 1876 Mr T. was appointed postmaster at
Barnard, and has been the incumbent of the office snce that time. In the
spring of 1878 he entered the office of Dr Heath, and was engaged in the
study of medicinie until he entered the Hospital Medical College at St
Joseph, where he attended during the course of 1880-81. Mr. Thompson
commenced life poor in pocket, but has been fortunate in everything that he
has undertaken. Honorable in his dealings, consistent in his course,
politically and otherwise, he has gained a good reputation. He was appointed
census enumerator in 1880 for Hughes Township. He is a Mason and Odd Fellow.
Mr T. has ever been active in all improvements of the village, and is a real
friend of schools. |
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[page 948] Hughes Township - Henry F. Baublits, farmer and stock raiser, section
18, was born on the 18th of June, 1820, on a farm in Baltimore County,
Maryland, spending his boyhood days in the same county. At the age of
seventeen years, he learned the shoemaker's trade, working at that business
for some years, when he learned and worked at the manufactory of grain
cradles. In 1854, he moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and setttled some two
and a-half miles south of Graham, and in 1856, he came to his present
location, about two and a-half miles southeast of Graham, purchasing 120
acres. From this time on he entered, and made additional purchases of land,
till he now owns about 700 acres finely improved. On coming to Missouri, he found
this a wild prairie, but being a man of great energy, by his own industry and
good management, he has made this property himself. He is cautious,
straightforward, and strictly honest in all transactions. Mr B. was married
in September, 1842, to Miss Mary Hair, a native of Baltimore county,
Maryland, born in 1821. By this union they have had eight children: Mollie,
Melvin, John H. and Alice, living, and Sarah, William, Alfred and Charlotte,
deceased. Mr and Mrs B. are both members of the Lutheran Church.
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| [page 948] Hughes Township - Joseph Harlan Bohart, retired merchant and speculator, is the second son of Richard C. and Eliza Bohart. The former was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on the 7th of September, 1828, and when at the age of four years, with his parents, he moved to Clarke County, Indiana. He was a cooper by trade, but, in 1853, he embarked in the mercantile business, continuing till 1879. He was very ambitious, firm in purpose, honorable and strictly methodical in all his transactions. To his excellent business qualifications is largely due his remarkable success. Through his energy and enterprise the Presbyterian Church was built. He went where duty called him at all times, and during any season. His presence was always greeted with gladness. He was the able defender of the faith, and a wise counselor. Sunday schools were an especial object of interest with him. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to Hesperian Lodge, No 189, I.O.O.F. Mr Bohart was united in marriage September 21, 1848, to Miss Eliza Dunlavy, a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, born on the 6th of June, 1826. She was the second daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dunlavy, and with her parents moved to Clarke County, Indiana, in 1844. On the 25th of June, 1876, on a beautiful day near sundown, this noble man, Rirchard C. Bohart, closed his eyes in death. His wife still survives, and enjoyes the blessing of his children. She is an active member of [page 949] the Presbyterian Church. Harlan is a native of Clark County, Indiana, and was born on the 18th of February, 1854, and, with his parents, in 1864, came to Nodaway County, Missouri, settling at Graham. He spent his boyhood days here, and received a good education. In 1875, he became the junior member of his father's establishment, a stock consisting of general merchandise. In 1878, the father sold his interest to his two younger sons, and the firm was known as Bohart & Brother. In 1881, the firm was dissolved, Harlan devoting his entire attention to the stock business. He is connected with Mr Peter Maurer, and the firm is among the strongest in the country. Mr Bohart was married on the 13th day of May, 1875, to Miss Martha E. Brink, the daughter of John Q., and Mary Brink. She was born on the 15th day of June, 1854. They have two children, Stella, born September 2, 1878, and Mabel, born March 21, 1881. |
| [page 949] Hughes Township - William B. Bohart, liveryman, an enterprising young business man, is a son of Richard C. and Eliza Bohart, and is a native of Henryville, Clarke County, Indiana, born on the 14th day of August, 1861. When near three years of age he was brought to Graham by his parents, in 1864, spending his youth here and receiving his education at the High School of Graham. In 1878, he with a brother, purchased his father's one-half interest in the store and continued in the mercantile business till 1881. At that time the entire stock was disposed of. Mr B. then purchased one-half interest in the stock and stable of E.R. Pratt, and they are doing an excellent business. Mr Bohart is a firm friend of his adopted city, and loses no opportunity to advance her interest and prosperity. His marriage occurred on the 25th day of December, 1879, to Miss Maria Impey, a native of Andrew County, Missouri, born on the 3rd of April, 1860. With her parents she came to Graham in 1873. Mr and Mrs B. have one child, Oron Floyd, born November 5, 1880. Mr B. is a member of Lodge No 202, of the A.O.U.W. |
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[page 953] Hughes Township - William H. Cramer, an extensive farmer and
stock raiser, section 24, is a native of St Lawrence County, New York, and
was born on a farm September 19, 1839. He passed his boyhood days and
received his education in his native county, and July 11, 1862, enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Sixth New York Volunteer
Infantry. He participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor,
Petersburg, and was with General Sheridan. He was discharged in May, 1865,
and returned to his home in New York; then went to Michigan, where he stayed
two years, and, upon selling out, he moved to Illinois, remaining one year,
when he located in Atchison County, Missouri. This was his home for some
time. In 1872 Mr C. moved to Holt County, Missouri, and, in 1874, to the farm
near which he now resides. In 1877, he returned to Atchison County, and
farmed till 1880, when he sold out, and again came to Nodaway County. His
farm consists of 273 acres of improved land, well watered. He is a self made
man, and has accumulated what he has by close attention to business, and
strict integrity therein. Mr C. was married in Will County, Illinois,
September 24, 1867, to Miss Dollie Goodwin, a native of Will County,
Illinois, born February 22, 1849. By this union they have had four children:
Charlotte R., born December 12, 1868, in Atchison County, Missouri; Altie M.,
born February 8, 1871, in Forest City, Holt County, Missouri; Jesse H., born
January 8, 1878, in Atchison County, Missouri, died September 29, 1878, and
Lois H., born August 11, 1879, in Atchison County, Missouri. Mr Cramer is a
Mason, belonging to Lodge No 208, of Will County, Ill.
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| [page 954] Jonathan Cryder, farmer and stock raiser, section 16, was born in Ross County, Ohio, on the 23d of April, 1828, and spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native county. In the fall of 1850 he moved to Pike County, Illinois and settled on a farm, but sold out in 1865 and came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He located about three miles north of Graham, where he remained two years, then disposed of his place and purchased the farm on which he now resides, consisting of 120 acres of well improved land. Mr Cryder was married on the 20th day of October, 1850, to Miss Harriet Downs, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born on the 8th of April, 1831. They have had a family consisting of: John M., George T., Clara, Mary C. and Atta, living, and Frank, Flora E., Curtis G., Emma E. and Albert M. deceased. Mr and Mrs C. are members of the M.E. Church. |
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[page 954] Austin Dicken, dealer in dry goods, is a native of
Lexington, Perry County, Ohio. He was born on the 27th day of November, 1847,
and in 1852 he moved with his parents to Logan, Hocking County, of the same
state. At this place he received a good common school education, and with his
parents, in 1863, he moved near Blandinsville, McDonough County, Illinois,
remaining till 1870, when he came to Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri. He
worked at the carpenter's trade until September, 1880, when he became the
junior member of the firm of A.C. Snyder & Co. Mr Dicken read-[page 955]ily reads
character, fully appreciates true friendship, and as cordially hates
hypocrisy in all forms. He is a good type of a successful merchant. He was
united in marriage on the 2d day of March, 1875, to Miss Louisa Swank, a
native of Crawfordville, Putnam County, Indiana, born on the 3rd day of
March, 1858. Their family consists of three children: Grace B., Effie, and
Clarence M. Mr D. is a member of the I.O.O.F., belonging to Lodge No 189. |
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[page 956] Joseph P. Emms, of the firm of S.S. Dougherty &
Co., merchants, is a native of Kent County, England, born April 7, 1833, and
was one of twins, sons of James Emms, an English revenue officer, who held
that important office some fifty years. J.P. Emms was of an ambitious and
energetic nature, and after receiving a good common school education, in 1853
he embarked on the ship Golden Rule as steward, doing service during the
Crimean war. In 1854 he returned to his native place, and in 1855 embarked on
the steamship Hermann and made some twenty trips between the English coast
and New York City, and one on the Baltic Sea. In 1858 he immigrated to
America and settled in Woodstock, Illinois, where he was engaged in the
grocery business. He afterwards purchased a farm on which he resided until
1864. This he disposed of and moved to Graham, Nodaway County, where he
entered the mercantile business. He is kind, generous and courteous, but
inclined to be reserved in his manner. His heart and hand are in all good
works. Mr E. was united in marriage on the 5th day of December, 1858, to Miss
Caroline Dunning, a native of Dutchess County, New York, born the 7th of
September, 1822. She departed this life the 5th day of March, 1881, in her
fifty-ninth year, leaving four children: James C., Georgiana H., John F. and Mary.
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[page 962] W.E. Johnston, farmer and cattle feeder, section 9, is
a native of Roanoake County, Virginia and was born the 18th day of August,
1846. When at the age of three years, with his parents he moved to Cass
County, Illinois, where they remained one winter, then going to Shelby
County, Illinois. There they made their home till fall, when W.E. returned to
his native county, and in 1861 moved with his parents to Cass County,
Illinois, settling on [page 963] a farm. Here the subject of this sketch received his
education. He began life on his own account in 1863, in the occupation of a
farmer, in that year moving to Nodaway County, Missouri, locating where he
now resides. By his own industry and good management he is now the owner of
280 acres of improved land, mostly in grass, with excellent water for stock
privileges. Mr Johnston displays the best judgment in making selections of
stock. As a business man he is prompt and energetic, and has secured the
esteem of all with whom he has had to do. He was united in marriage on the
12th of February, 1873, to Miss Mary C. Robertson, a native of Cass County,
Illinois, born the 26th of April, 1837. They have three children: Charles W.,
born July 16, 1874, John I., born March 1, 1876; Margaret E., born June 3,
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[page 965] T.G. McNeal, farmer and stock raiser, section 36, was
born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on the 12th of June, 1831, spending
his boyhood days and receiving his education in his native state. His father
died when Thomas was about twenty years of age, and with an older brother and
mother and family of smaller children, he moved to Lamar County, Texas, and
settled on a farm. In 1862 he entered the secret service under General J.M.
Thayer, U.S.A. and served till 1865, having had some very narrow escapes. In
February, 1865, he purchased the farm on which he now resides, and there
started for Texas after his mother, but found that she had moved to Jackson
County, Missouri. T.G. went to her location and moved the family to Nodaway
County, Missouri, being robbed while on the road of some $450--his entire
cash capital. His farm now consists of 168 acres of well improved land. Mr
McNeal was married on the 28th of December, 1865, to Miss Susan Baublits, who
was born on the 28th of May, 1846, in Baltimore County, Maryland. Mr and Mrs
McNeal are members of the Baptist church. Their family consists of seven
children: Samuel N., Nettie, Isaac A., Florence, George A. and Mary, living,
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[page 966] Hughes Township - Miles McNeal, farmer and wine manufacturer section 23,
was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, January 30, 1850, being the son
of J.G. and Margaret (Shore) Miles. His father was a native of that county
and state, born February 15, 1817, and his mother was also from that county.
She was born on the 6th of May, 1817. They were married January 9, 1840, and
then moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1869. Miles spent his boyhood days
and received his common school education in his native state, coming with his
parents to Nodaway County, Missouri. He remained with them and devoted his
time to agriculature pursuits, and in 1870 graduated from Bryant's Commercial
College, at St Joseph, Missouri. Then he returned to his old home and was
engaged in teaching school during the winter and in farming in the summer
months. He purchased a tract of land and planted a vineyard, and by his
industry and good management is now known as one of the most successful wine
makers in Northwestern Missouri. He has a wine cellar having a capacity of
150 barrels. His crop of 1881 produced 100 barrels of wine, and he sold in
the market over 2,500 pounds of grapes. In September, 1881, Mr McNeal entered
the employ of Henry Huffman, proprietor of the Skidmore Elevator, as cashier
and bookkeeper. He is of a genial nature, courteous to all, popular with his
employers as well as the public. He has unfortunately been a cripple from
childhood. By his excellent primary educational advantages and by the further
prosecution of his studies in later life, he was very successful as a
teacher, and never wanted for a school when he would take one.
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| [page 966] Hughes Township - Thomas L. Marlin, hardware merchant and farmer, section 26, was born in Platte County, Missouri, on the 16th day of November, 1837, being the only child of Daniel and Matilda Marlin, natives of Smith County, Tennessee. They had settled in Platte County, Missouri, and in 1839, moved to Nodaway County, near where Thomas now resides. Here he spent his boyhood days, and received a good common school education. His father went to California in 1850, and soon after died. When but a mere boy, Thomas took charge of the farm, and by his industry and good management, proved himself a successful provider. In 1864, he enlisted in the Sixth Missouri State Cavalry, doing service till May, 1865, when he returned to his farm, and devoted his entire attention to agriculture and stock raising. He served as justice of the peace in 1876-7. In 1880, he entered into the hardware business at Skidmore, and is now doing a successful trade. His farm consists of 120 acres of well improved land, upon which is a good residence and all necessary out buildings. Mr M. is a mem-[page 967]ber of the M.E. Church South. He is positive in character, and independent in action. Courteous, social and highly esteemed in business and social circles, he is among the respected citizens, as well as one of the oldest setttlers of the county. Mr M. was married on the 10th day of April, 1859, to Miss Mary J. Lawson, a native of Illinois, born February 8, 1839. Mr M.'s mother resides with him, she now being in her sixty-seventh year, and is enjoying good health. |
| [page 968]Hughes Township - William H. Maurer, live stock dealer, was born in the town of Otisco, Clarke County, Indiana, on the 18th day of January, 1851, his boyhood being spent at that place until at the age of thirteen, when with his parents he moved to Missouri. They settled some five miles west of Graham, in Holt County, and there William assisted his father on a farm till at the age of twenty, receiving a good education. His natural inclinations were for the handling of livestock, but he started out as a farmer, handling stock at times, and in 1875 associated himself with Mr George H. Peterson. They soon became known as one of the leading firms of Northwest Missouri, handling live stock of all descriptions, at times by the train loads. The firm now owns a fine stock farm of some 900 acres, excellently improved in every particular. Mr Maurer is cautious, firm in purpose, and honorable. To his excellent business qualifications is the firm largely due for its remarkable financial management. He is reserved in manner, of few words, yet possesses those qualities which make him popular with all. He is a member in good standing of the A.O.U.W., Lodge no 202. Mr M. was united in marriage on the 10th day of March, 1871, to Miss Plasila Brown, who was born on the 20th of July, 1853, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth Brown. They settled in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1842. Mr Maurer's family consists of four children: Arthur J., born July 10, 1872; John E., born July 21, 1874; Mamie, born in 1877, and Sarah Ethel, born March 15, 1879. |
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[page 968] Hughes Township - Peter Maurer, farmer and cattle feeder, section 10, is
a native of Clarke County, Indiana, where he was born on the 26th day of
December, 1852. When at the age of eleven years, in 1864, with his parents he
moved to Holt County, Missouri, settling on a farm some five miles west of
Graham. In 1865, he moved to Nodaway County, locating near Graham. In 1875,
Peter went to Denver, Colorado, and followed the freighting business for some
six months, when he returned to Graham and farmed and fed cattle for one
year. In 1874, he did a livery and transfer business, carrying the mail from
Graham to Bigelow, Missouri. He sold out, and farmed in 1875-6, and for the
next three years was engaged in butchering and shipping live stock. In 1879,
he became associated with J. Harlan Bohart, purchasing some 360 acres of
improved land. They now devote their entire time to the live stock business,
being one of the largest firms in this section of the county. Mr Maurer was
united in marriage on the [page 969] 18th day of March, 1875, to Miss A. Milligan, a native
of Perry County, Ohio, born in 1853. Both Mr and Mrs M. are members of the
Presbyterian Church. Mr M. is popular, cautious and firm in purpose. Though
modest in appearance, he is nevertheless liberal, and stands high for his
unswerving integrity and stability.
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| [page 977] George H. Peterson, farmer and live stock dealer, was born on the 18th day of September, 1845, on a farm, near Williamsburg, Clermont County, Ohio. He spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native county; and, when at the age of nineteen years (in the spring of 1865), he went to Colorado, remaining about nine years in hunting, fishing and mining. During the last year he devoted his time to live stock interests. In 1875 he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, with a drove of Colorado cattle, being on the road some nine weeks. He settled one mile west of Graham, gave his attention to butchering and speculating, and in March, 1876, entered into partnership with William H. Maurer, the firm being styled Maurer & Peterson. They are now doing an immense business in live stock, often making shipments by the train loads. Their farm consists of some 900 acres of improved land, bordering along the Nodaway River. Mr Peterson was united in marriage on the 11th day of April, 1873, to Miss Christy A. Maurer, a native of Clark County, Indiana, born on the 30th day of August, 1849. By this union they have five children: Harvey E., born March 27, 1874; Mary P. and Manorah (twins), born February 19, 1876; Frances O., born October 9, 1878; and Leroy, born March 10, 1881. |
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[page 983] B.F. Whipp, farmer and stock feeder, section 22, is a
native of Menard County, Illinois, and was born on the 20th of
March, 1840. He spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his
native state, and began his mercantile life at Sweetwater, Illinois, when at
the age of fourteen years. He clerked for an uncle till he was seventeen
years old, then carried on business for himself, and thus continued till
1871, when he sold out and moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing 320
acres of land, and devoting his time to the live stock interest. During nine
months of the year 1875 he was engaged in the mercantile business at Graham,
although his chief interests were at the farm. His reputation as a successful
agriculturalist, stock raiser and feeder may be inferred from the success
which has attended his career. Mr W. has manifested a commendable public
spiritedness, and has proved himself a man of good, sound judgment, and of
large practical experience. His neighbors and those who have dealings with
him find a man honest in business, fair in transactions, social in his
relations and benevolent in his disposition. He is now owner of some 900
acres of finely improved land under a high state of cultivation, with an
excellent residence and out buildings. Mr Whipp was married on the 3rd
day of January, 1861, to Miss Lucy Calaway, a native of Menard County,
Illinois, born on the 30th of March, 1843. Their family consists
of nine children: Ella M., Flora D., John F., Sallie C., Ida M., Carrie R.,
Lizzie J., Bertha and Ernest living, and William deceased. Mr and Mrs Whipp
and the three elder children are church members. |
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[page 985] David A. Alkire, farmer and wool grower, section 29,
owns 806 acres of land. He was born in Menard County, Illinois, August 5,
1825, and was raised a farmer, receiving a good education. He taught school
and has been engaged in merchandising, dealing in stock, and in later years
he has been engaged in farming and making a specialty of wool growing and
raising fine wool sheep. In 1876 he came to this county, bought his large
farm, and has added many very valuable improvements. His flock of sheep has
numbered as high as 1,500. He has reduced his flock now to 600, by starting
his sons in the wool business. He is one of the progressive farmers of the
county. He has a large, intelligent and industrious family of children
following in the footsteps of their father. He married Miss Ann Eldridge in
1852. They have seven children: Charles C., Benjamin, Chauncey, Lydia,
William, Timothy, and Katie. Mrs A. died April 11, 1867. He married for his
second wife Miss Mary C. West, in Illinois, October 13, 1867. They have six
children by this union: Callie, Nannie, John, Milern, Lillie and Lizzie. He
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[page 988] Samson Cole, farmer, sections 28 and 29, was born in
Rock Island, Illinois, in 1833, and when seven years old he went to Arkansas,
with his father, Benjamin Cole, and embarked in the stock business. In 1853
he returned to Illinois, and after three years, he came to this county in
1856, and bought the farm where he now lives, containing 145 acres. He has a
fine residence, excellent fruit, and a lot of five acres set to peach trees,
3,000 in number. He intends to cultivate all kinds of fruit, and to raise
fine stock. He is a thorough going farmer. Mr Cole married Miss Nancy Cling, of
Harrison County, Missouri, August 10, 1858. She was born in Huntingdon
County, Pennsylvania, and reared in Bureau County, Illinois. They have five
children: Ida C., Bettie, Ollie J., Marietta, and [page 989] George
Washington. Mr Cole was a strong Union man during the war, and enlisted twice
in the United State service, but was rejected on account of a defect on one
of his limbs. He was connected with the state militia, and did what little he
could do. He and his family belong to the M.E. Church. |
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[page 992] Henry M. Harmon, farmer, stock feeder, etc., is the
owner of 800 acres of land, some of which is situated in Andrew County, 240
acres in Grant Township, and his residence and farm in White Cloud Township,
on section 28. Mr H. was born in Virginia, October 19, 1829, and came to St
Louis in 1837, removing from there to Platte County in 1840, and to this
county in 1853. He soon settled on the farm where he now resides. When Henry
was a boy his father had a small farm, which was mortgaged. He went to
California for the purpose of raising money to pay it off, but soon died, and
left the son to either pay the debts and support the family, or lose the
farm. The country was new, and business and money for a boy hard to find, but
his ambition knew no failure, so he bought leather and commenced making
ox-whips for the California overland trade, and, with other small
speculations, he saved money enough (some $300) to save the forty acres. He
then bought land and commenced to work with a will, raising stock, etc.,
adding to his orginial purchase from time to time until now he finds himself
one of the heaviest land owners in the county. He has a fine farm, and
everything about him to make the remainder of his days happy ones. It may be
truly said that he has been the architect of his own fortune. He married Miss
Susan Baker, of Andrew County, in 1854. They have eight children living: John
W., Alonzo M., Luemma Jane, George A., Joseph D., Mary F., William E. and
James Henry. One is deceased. Mr H. is a member of the Odd Fellow's
fraternity, and loves to follow its rules and regulations. |
| [page 992] Eli Hartley, farmer, section 18, was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, April 7, 1835, and was a son of George and Nancy (West) Hartley, both natives of Ohio. The former was a blacksmith and miller, and Eli, though a natural mechanic, learned those trades, and also that of gunsmith, carpenter, etc.; he has also built many bridges. He received a limited education, and was brought up mostly on a farm. In 1866, he came to Missouri, locating in Andrew county, and, in 1870, removed to this county, where he now owns 126 acres of land, well improved, though when he first came here it had not been at all cultivated. He erected his own house, which is a very good one, and has lately completed a large barn. There is upon the place an excellent orchard. In 1863, he was married to Louisa C. McClelland, daughter of William A. McClelland. She is an experienced school teacher, and is possessed of a highly cultured mind. They have a family of five children: George, born in 1866; William M., born in 1868; Daniel, born in 1872; Charles A., born in 1875, and Minnie Cora, born in 1877. |
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[page 999] William B. Shinabargar, farmer and stock raiser,
section 30, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1823, and remained there for
twenty-two years. In 1857 he came to this county, and few men have made a
better selection and improved their time to a better advantage. His is one of
the richest farms in this township, and he has not been unmindful of setting
out orchards, small fruits and vineyards, having all kinds of fruit in
abundance. He owns a valuable farm of 240 acres. He commenced here with no
means, and what he has is due to his hard work and good management. He
married Miss Sarah Ann Butler, of Marshall County, Indiana, formerly of Ohio,
in 1848. They have seven children: John B., Sarah M., William Allen, Martha
Paulina, Mary A., Ida Bell and James Sherman. John married Lucy Wilkinson;
Sarah M. married P. Bowlin, Esq.; and Martha P. married J.D. Montgomery, of
Maryville. Mr S. is a respectable citizen, and is known by all as a true
friend. They are members of the Baptist church, and are liberal supporters of
every benevolent enterprise. Mr S. was a member of the state militia and a
strong Union man during the war. |
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[page 1017] H.H. Joy grocer and postmaster at Skidmore, is a
native of Morgan County, Ohio, born April 25, 1844, and is the youngest son
of A. and (Jane) Faires Joy. His father was a native of Guernsey County,
Ohio, born in 1802, and died in 1874. His mother was born in 1803, and died
in 1879. They were married in 1823, and moved to Andrew County, Missouri, in
1864, settling in Savannah. H.H. spent his boyhood days and received his
education in his native county. In the spring of 1863 he enlisted in Company
I, -- Ohio Heavy Artillery, and participated in the battles of Watauga, and
Loudon, Tennessee, and Ashville, North Carolina. He did duty at Fort Clay,
Kentucky, and Knoxville, Tennessee, and was mustered out at Cincinnati,
August 2, 1865, having served two years, two months and two days. Mr Joy came
west to Savannah, Missouri, in the fall of 1865, and was engaged in teaching
school till 1867. He then went to Doniphan County, Kansas, but returned to
Andrew County, Missouri, the same fall. August 24, 1873, he married Miss Mary
H. Bentley, a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, born October 16, 1855. She was
the daughter of Judge Amos and Adaline (Black) Bentley. Her father is a
native of Pennsylvania, born December 26, 1823, and her mother of New York,
born August 29, 1827. They were married September 10, 1854, and in 1856 moved
to Iowa, and then to Nodaway County. Mr and Mrs Joy have two children living:
Frances E., born June 20, 1874; and Mabel M., born March 9, 1876; Paul B. was
born December 6, 1879, and died October 17, 1880. Mr Joy has spent some ten
years in teaching school in Missouri and Kansas. He moved to Skidmore in
September, 1880, built the first business house, and received the appointment
of postmaster the same year. |
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[page 978] John Roberts, farmer and stock raiser, section 17, is
a native of Pike county, Ohio, where he was born on the 24th day of February,
1837. He spent his boyhood days and received a good common education in his
native county, and, in 1862, enlisted in the Eighteenth Ohio Light Artillery,
under Charles C. Ailshien. He participated in the battles of Horse's Gap,
Mission Ridge, Nashville and Chamberlain Gap, being mustered out at Camp
Dennison, Ohio, July 3, 1865. He then returned to his home, in Pike County,
Ohio, and continued farming till 1877, when he rented his farm and went to
Andrew County, Missouri. There he was engaged in tilling the soil one year,
after which he purchased his present place, in Nodaway County. It is now one
of the best and as near a model farm as there is in that section of the
country. Mr R. was married in April, 1861, to Miss Malissa N. Joy, a native
of Morgan County, Ohio. WIth her parents she moved to Andrew County,
Missouri, in 1863. Mr and Mrs Roberts have one adopted child. They are both
church members. |
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[page 999] William B. Shinabargar, farmer and stock raiser, section 30, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1823, and remained there for twenty-two years. In 1857 he came to this county, and few men have made a better selection and improved their time to a better advantage. His is one of the richest farms in this township, and he has not been unmindful of setting out orchards, small fruits and vineyards, having all kinds of fruit in abundance. He owns a valuable farm of 240 acres. He commenced here with no means, and what he has is due to his hard work and good management. He married Miss Sarah Ann Butler, of Marshall County, Indiana, formerly of Ohio, in 1848. They have seven children: John B., Sarah M., William Allen, Martha Paulina, Mary A., Ida Bell and James Sherman. John married Lucy Wilkinson; Sarah M. married P. Bowlin, Esq.; and Martha P. married J.D. Montgomery, of Maryville. Mr S. is a respectable citizen, and is known by all as a true friend. They are members of the Baptist Church, and are liberal supporters of every benevolent enterprise. Mr S. was a member of the state militia and a strong Union man during the war. |
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