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Mr. McCully was born near Belfast, Ire- land, November 18, 1851, and there received his education. He took up the trade of a stone-mason and followed that and contract- ing in St. Louis, where he located in 1868. He moved to Oswego, Kansas, in 1871, and there also followed the trade of a stone-mason and did contracting until 1873. In the latter year he moved back to St. Louis where he contracted for the following ten years, and in 1883 returned to Oswego, Kansas. He turned his attention to farming and stock raising, in which he was fairly successful for a period of three years. In 1886 he moved into the city of Oswego and engaged in the livery and transfer business, in addition to which he has bought and sold horses and mules.
Mr. McCully is a stock breeder of wide reputation, and owns the following well- known animals: ROUNDS' SPRAGUE, 4194. Record 2:241/2. At sixteen years of age sire of: Jennie Sprague, 2:1514 ; Victor Sprague, 2:151/2; Elsie Sprague, 2:181/2; Raven Sprague, 2:1914 ; Afro, 2:20; Eldridge, 2:20; Tempest (p), 2:17; Grant, 2:171/2 ; El Reno, 2:18: J. F. R. (p), 2:181/2 ; The Judge ; Yula, 2:271/2 : J. C. L., 2:2914 ; Gypsy Goldust (p), 2:2434: Miss Grant, 2:2714; Hat Sprague, 2:2434 ; Bill Cody, 2:29; Mathewson, 2:291/4;
Frank Logan, 2:25; Sprague Junior, 2:30; Nora Marks (p), 2:23: Fred P., 2:281/2; Blanche (p), 2:241/2 ; El Reno (p) 3, 2:30; and Durango (1), 2:48. He is a grandsire of Searcher (2), 2:1714; Topsy S. (p), 2:0914; John Kenney (p), 2:16; Lady Clarissa, 2:201/2. He is by Governor Sprague, 444, record 2:201/2, sire of: Charlie P., 2:1114; Sprague Goldust, 2:1534; Kate Sprague, 2:18; Calvina Sprague, 2:1934 ; and 35 others better than 2:30. He is also sire of the dams of Mc- Kinney, 2:121/2 : Sprague Wilkes, four-year- old, 2:18; Atlanta, 2:241/2: Canary Bird, three-year-old, 2:1914 : and Blameless, 2:30. The dam of Round's Sprague is Davis Maid, by Mambrino Prince, son of Mambrino Chief, II. Governor Sprague is a son of Rhode Island, 267, 2:231/2, sire of Jim Scribler, 2:2114 (sire of Lettie Waterman, 2:2274). Governor Sprague's dam was dam of Bell Bran- don, dam of Amy, 2:2014 ; Governor Sprague, 2:201/2 ; and Wilmer, 2:2914. Bell Brandon was by Hambletonian, 10, sire of Dexter, 2 :1714, and 40 others in the 2:30 list. Rounds' Sprague is the leading sire of Kansas, has more 2 :30 performers and more 2:20 perform- ers than any other horse in the state. He is seal brown, 16 hands high, and weighs 1,200 pounds. MAMBRINO MORGAN, by Wonder Morgan, dam, Holly, by Mambrino Mohawk, son of Mambrino Patchen, full brother to Lady Thorn, 2:1814, and sire of London, 2:201/2 Jewess. 2:26, and 17 others in the 2:30 list ; and sire of the dams of 68 with records from 2:151/2 to 2:30, eight being in 2:30 or better. Wonder Morgan, by Excelsior, son of Green Mountain Blackhawk, he by the world re- nowned Old Blackhawk, of Burlington, Ver- mont. Mambrino Morgan is a beauti- ful chestnut sorrel, 16 hands high, and weighs 1,300 pounds, being an ideal coach
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horse. ALEXANDER Mc., by Aladdin, 2235, dam, Betsey King ( standard ), dam of Raven Sprague, 2:1914 ; brown mare, 1534 hands high, sired by Menelaus, Jr., he by Mene- laus, by Hambletonian ( 10) ; first dam, Mol- lie King, by Yorkshire Lexington; sec- ond dam, Brunette, by Mambrino Chief (II); third dam, Nancy King, by Gifford Morgan; fourth dam, Pope Mare, by Sherman Morgan (2626). Alexander Mc. is a beauti- ful seal brown, 15.21/2 hands high and will surely make a race horse. It is the intention to put him in training and he promises to be one of the best young horses in the state. AMANITO, 13501 (full blood Percheron), by Extrador, he by Favera, 1542, son of Monarch, 205. Extrador was a famous show horse, weighing 2,200 pounds, and won more first moneys in the show ring than any other horse. Imported by Dillon Brothers. Amanito is a beautiful black, possessing extra bone, with good feet, making him a superior draft horse; he weighs 1,800 pounds. BLACK DUKE. A black jack with light points; 15 hands high ; foaled May 7, 1890. He is a grand jack, up- headed, with great Roman nose, broad forę- head, fine tapering ear, broad breasted, heavy bodied, deep through the heart, large flat bone and good feet, good disposition and well enough bred for a jennet jack. BUMPER. A black jack, with light points, five years old and 14.2 hands high. A wonderfully smooth, fine- ly finished and proportioned fellow. Lengthy with large 'bone and good feet.
In 1872, Mr. McCully was united in mar- riage with Paline Ashley, of Oswego, and they are parents of four children: William J., who married Miss Bickle; Maggie M. (Stice ) ; Alice: Jessie ( Kirshaw). Fraternal- ly, he is a member of the Independent Order
of Odd Fellows, and Knights of Pythias. He is a Republican in politics. A portrait of Mr. McCully accompanies this sketch.
RANK SHRADER, who lives on a well improved farm in the northwest quarter of section 13, township 35. range 17, in Howard township, La- bette county, Kansas, has been one of the prom- inent farmers in the southwestern part of the county since 1888. He was born near Pitts- burg, Pennsylvania, in 1863, and is a son of William and Eliza (Byers) Shrader.
William Shrader was a native of Pennsyl- vania, and was a farmer and coal dealer by occupation. He married Eliza Byers, who was also a native of that state. They reared six children : John; Frank; Alice; Fred, de- ceased; Bertha ; and Samuel.
Frank Shrader was reared and schooled in the county in which he was born. He en- gaged in the coal business in Pennsylvania, and in 1883 decided to go West. He accord- ingly set out for Kansas, and on his arrival located in Labette county. He bought his present farm, and there he has since carried on general farming. He has always been a hard working man, has taken great pride in the care of his farm, and has made several good improvements on the place.
Mr. Shrader was united in marriage with Maggie Hendricks, who was born in Missouri, in 1873, and they have one child, Frank. Mr. Shrader is a Republican, in politics. Relig- iously, he is a member of the Presbyterian church. The subject of this sketch is well known in Howard township, and is an active worker in all enterprises which tend to de- velop the township and county.
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SAAC MCCARTY, one of the most hon- ored and respected citizens of Howard township, Labette county, Kansas, has been located in the town of Valeda since 1890, and at one time was engaged in the grain and stock business. He is now virtually living in retirement. Although he has seen seventy-seven years of life, his capacity for business is unimpaired, and he uses the same keen judgment and foresight which has al- ways characterized his transactions.
Mr. McCarty was born in the mountains of Tennessee, in 1824, and is a son of Thomas McCarty, a native of Tennessee, who followed the calling of a farmer. Isaac McCarty was but one year old when his parents moved to Putnam county, Indiana, and there he resided until he reached the age of twenty-three years. In the fall of 1847 lie located in Henry county, Iowa, where he lived six years, and thence went to Des Moines county, Iowa, where one of his sons now resides on the old home farm. He continued to live there until he came to Kansas in 1885; he spent the winter of that year in Oswego. He then went to Texas, but returned to Oswego in the fall of 1886. In the spring of the following year he located in the Indian Territory, five miles south of Va- leda, and was engaged in ranching there for a period of four years. He located in Valeda in 1890, and was successfully engaged in grain and stock dealing until 1895. He is a man of pleasing personality, and a clever conversa -. tionalist, and has made many friends wherever he has lived. He now owns three farms in Howard township, all of which he rents.
Mr. McCarty was united in marriage with Miss M. A. Sharp, who was born in Owen county, Indiana, in 1833, and they have reared the following offspring: G. J., a farmer, of Howard township; W. D., a farmer, of Iowa;
John L., who is also located in Iowa; Alex- ander H., of Oswego, Kansas; Mary; S. M .; Frank O .: Charles B .; and Anna B. (Fitch). Politically, Mr. McCarty is a stanch Democrat, and while a resident of Iowa served as clerk of the township and county, and as a member of the school board. Religiously, he is a de- vout member of the Baptist church, and is also a minister of that denomination.
W. CLARK. Among the pioneer settlers of Labette county, Kansas, is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He is living in Elm Grove township, in section 35, township 34, range 19. Mr. Clark was born in Jackson county, Iowa, in 1863, and is a son of Robison and Levenia ( Baber ) Clark.
Robison Clark was born in Dayton, Ohio, where he followed the occupation of a farmer. Later in life he removed to Labette county, where he died January 1, 1899. He married Levenia Baber, who was born in Virginia, and they reared the following children : Samuel; Charles; Martha; John; Ella; H. W .; Sadie; George; Cora; and Jesse.
In the fall of 1879, when Mr. Clark was fifteen years old, he removed with his parents to Kansas. His father located one mile south- east of H. W. Clark's present farm. His par- ents resided there during all of their active period. Mr. Clark, after his marriage, rented a farm a half mile south of his present farm, and made this place his home for nine years. He bought his farm in section 35, in 1895, but did not settle on it until two years later. He built a one and a half story, six-room house, of frame, and has made various improvements. He carries on general farming and has had a successful career.
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Mr. Clark was wedded to Sarah J. Trip- lett, who was born i: Illinois, in 1864. Their children are: Mildred; Ethel; and Vesta. Mr. Clark has served as clerk of the school board in his township, and is a stanch Re- publican, in politics. He belongs to the Anti- Horsethief Association. Religiously, he and the members of his family attend the Christian church.
Mr. Clark is a progressive citizen, and is highly respected by his acquaintances.
E DGAR ROSBORO, deceased, was for many years a prominent farmer, re- siding in Elm Grove township, La- bette county, Kansas, in section 20, township 34, range 19. He was born in New York, May 6, 1838, and his death occurred December 6, 1900. He was reared and edu- cated in his native state where he lived for a number of years. He followed the occupa- tion of a farmer, and in addition conducted a hotel the greater part of the time. He located in Labette county, Kansas, in 1870, and set- tled on the farm on which his wife still resides. There he carried on farming until his death, and was considered one of the best farmers in the county. He was a man who won the con- fidence of all who came in contact with him, and his friends were legion. Mr. Rosboro's death was greatly mourned in the community, as he was a liberal supporter of all worthy en- terprises, and was held in high esteem by all.
Mr. Rosboro was united in marriage with Eda Goodwin. She was born in New York in 1857, and lived there until 1879. In that year her father, Daniel Goodwin, moved to Labette county. He was born in Canada, and was a sawyer and farmer by occupation. He
married Elizabeth Wilson, a native of Canada, and they reared two children, namely: Eda. wife of the subject of this sketch ; and Ella, who married a Mr. Murphy, and lives in Edna, Kan- sas. Mr. and Mrs. Rosboro were blessed with five children, two of whom, Mabel and Shir- ley, are living. Mabel is the wife of Pearl Johnson, who has conducted the farm since Mr. Roshoro's death; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson live on the homestead with Mrs. Rosboro. Shirley is attending the public schools at Edna. Mr. Rosboro was a Populist, in politics. He was a member of the Methodist church, and died a Christian.
Mrs. Rosboro is a member of the Metho- dist church, in which she takes an active in- terest. She is a woman of many estimable qualities, and is a kind and generous neighbor.
HOLTEN, a prominent resident of Edna, Kansas, is proprietor of the City Mill, which he built in 1889, and has since operated. He is a good manager and has a thriving business. He was born in Ripley county, Indiana, in 1855, and is a son of W. H. Holten.
W. H. Holten was born in Ripley county, Indiana, and applied himself to agricultural pursuits. He married Miss B. Waggoner, and they reared four children, as follows : W. A., a shoemaker by trade, residing in Rip- ley county, Indiana; V., the subject of this biography ; H. L .; and Sarah J. For his sec- ond wife he married Eliza J. Hayden, by whom he had five children : J. F., of Edna, Kansas ; Margaret ; Anna Martha; Robertha; and Em- ma, deceased.
V. Holten lived in his native county until 1878, learning the carpenter's trade there, and
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in that year came to Labette county, Kansas, and located three miles west of Edna, in How- ard township. He located in Edna in 1889 and built his present mill, known as the City Mill, which he has since operated with much suc- Icess. He is a man of high principles, honesty and integrity and enjoys the friendship of his fellow citizens to a marked degree. He also operated a threshing machine for more than twenty years.
Mr. Holten was united in marriage with Catharine Burns, who was born in Kentucky, and they have two children: Lee H .; and Emma. In politics, he is a strong supporter of the Republican party and is now serving as mayor of Edna. He belongs to Edna Lodge, No. 1636, M. W. of A.
RANCIS O. POTTER, a native of Lawrence county, Indiana, was born in 1856. He came to Labette county in 1883, and has lived here ever since. He is at present residing in the southeast quar- ter of section 7, township 34, range 19, in Elm Grove township, where he carries on general farming.
B. H. Potter, his father, was born in Law- rence county, Indiana, in 1832, and came to Labette county in 1890. He is now a resi- dent of Elma Grove township and lives just south of his son's place. He married Nancy Owens, who was born in Tennessee, in 1831. They were the parents of two children,- Francis O. and Lawrence. Francis O. Pot- ter's mother died in June, 1901.
Francis O. Potter lived in Indiana until he removed to Kansas. He attended the public schools in his native county, and at an early age began to learn the occupation which has
been his life pur_uit,-that of farming. He has had a thorough training in agricultural matters, and is one of the most enterprising farmers in Labette county. In 1883 he lo- cated in Ehn Grove township, where he bought a farm in section 19, township 34, range 19, one mile north of Edna. He lived there for eight years and then bought his present farm. Mr. Potter now owns 320 acres of land, which is in- a fine state of cultivation. He carries on general farming, and also raises some stock and fruit. He has one of the most attractive farms in the county, and is well known as a man of honest and upright business principles.
Mr. Potter was united in marriage with Elmira C. Sears, who was born in Lawrence county, Indiana, in 1858. They have reared five children : Earl; Mabel; Charles; Bennie ; and Clyde. In politics, Mr. Potter is a firm Republican, and has served on the school board of his township for a number of years. He is a member of the Christian church.
A. VANCE, a well known farmer, living in section 19, township 34, range 19, in Elm Grove township, Labette county, Kansas, has been a resident of the county since 1870. He was born in Adams county, Ohio, in 1849, and is a son of McGovney and Elizabeth ( Sanders) Vance.
His father was also a native of Ohio, where he carried on farming all his life. He married Elizabeth Sanders, and they reared six children : Amanda; Anna, deceased; Belle ; Emma; C. A; and Artemisia.
C. A. Vance, whose name heads this sketch, attended the schools of his native coun- ty, and, in the fall of 1870, located in Labette
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county, Kansas. He took up a claim consist- ing of the north half of the southeast quarter of section 19, township 34, range 19, which he entered at Independence, Kansas, in 1871. He made improvements on this place, and it is now a well improved farm. Mr. Vance also owns 25 acres of land in the southwest quarter of section 19, and there he has lived since first coming to Kansas. He carries on general farming, and also runs a dairy. He has a thorough knowledge of agricultural matters, and is a thrifty, conscientious workman.
Mr. Vance was wedded to Belle Marks, who was born in Vermilion county, Illinois, in 1861. She is a daughter of J. O. Marks, who for many years followed the trade of a car- penter and cabinetmaker, but is now a mer- chant in Edna, Kansas. Mr. Marks married Mary Ames, who was a native of Ohio. Their children were: Lincoln; Belle; Lydia; and Jessie and Frank, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Vance's union has resulted in the birth of four children, as follows: Bert Allen, who is now attending the County High School at Alta- mont, and is a member of the class of 1903; Ida Belle, who completed a course in the pub- lic schools of Edna, in the class of 1901; Esther ; and Maurice.
Mr. Vance is a member of the Republican party, and takes an active interest in local poli- tics. He is a member of the Sons and Daugh- ters of Justice, Edna Lodge, No. 75. He and his family belong to the Methodist church.
AMUEL TILTON. His name is among those of the prominent farm- ers who are residents of Elm Grove township. Labette county. Kansas. He was born in Clark county, Ohio, in 1834.
and is a son of David and Mary (Garver) Tilton.
David Tilton was a native of New Jersey, and a shoemaker by trade. He married Mary Garver, and they reared: Nancy J .; Jacob; Elizabeth ; Samuel; Mary J .; David and Hes- ter, deceased; and Sarah A. Mrs. Tilton was a native of Virginia. By a previous marriage with Thomas Forest, she had one son, Will- iam Forest, a sketch of whom appears on a .?- other page of this volume.
Samuel Tilton was reared and schooled in his native county. At the age of thirteen years, he removed with his parents to Black- ford county, Indiana, where he remained until he was sixteen years of age. He then lived in Cass county, Indiana, until 1870, when he removed to Labette county, Kansas, and lo- cated in section 1, in the northeast quarter of township 34. range 19, Elm Grove township, where he has a well improved farm. Mr. Tilton bought the cabin which was on the claim, and in this he lived six years. It was but 12 by 14 feet, in dimensions. He en- tered his claim in 1877, in Independence, Kan- sas. This he at once began to improve, and up to 1901 he owned one of the best farms in Elm Grove township, where he carried on general farming and stock raising. He then retired and is living in Edna, Kansas, where he moved in June, 1901, after selling his farm. He is an honest and loyal citizen, and is highly respected in the community in which he re- sides.
Mr. Tilton was united in marriage with Elizabeth Smith. She was born in Cass coun- ty. Indiana, in 1835, and is a daughter of George M. Smith. Mr. Smith was a native of Ohio, and a farmer by occupation. He mar- ried Mary Fuller. Mr. and Mrs. Tilton have four children, namely: George, who is a
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farmer in Elm Grove township; Clara A .; Theodore C .; and Marion J.
Politically, Mr. Tilton belongs to the Re- publican party. He was on the school board for a number of years. The family are mem- bers of the Methodist church.
EORGE E. STONE. This gentle- man is among the foremost farmers of Labette county, Kansas, and re- sides in Elm Grove township. He was born in Spencer county, Kentucky, in 1835, and is a son of Robert Stone.
Robert Stone was also a native of Ken- tucky, where he followed farming all his life. He married Susan Maguire, who was a native of that state, and they were the parents of five children, namely : George E .; Martha, de- · ceased; Thomas, who is also a farmer in La- bette county ; Elizabeth E., and Robert L., de- ceased.
George E. Stone's early life was spent in his native county, where he attended school and learned to till the soil. In 1862 he en- listed in the Union army, and was attached to the 9th Reg., Ky. Vol. Cav. At the time of his enlistment he was a member of the militia, which was, organized to drive General Bragg out of Kentucky. Mr. Stone removed to Howard township, Labette county, in 1874, and took up a claim, which he entered at Inde- pendence, Kansas. He bought a cabin from Mr. Park, which he moved to his claim. He resided on this farm until 1899, meanwhile im- proving the property and following diversified farming. In 1900 Mr. Stone bought the north half of the northwest quarter of section 19. township 34, range 19, in Elm Grove town- ship, and has made this place his home since
that time. "He is well up in agricultural mat- ters, and takes great pride in making his home an attractive one.
Mr. Stone was united in marriage with Mildred Crutcher, who was born in Kentucky, in 1836. The subject of this sketch is a Dem- ocrat, in politics, and has always taken much interest in local political affairs. The people have shown their confidence in him by electing him to the office of trustee of Howard town- ship for two terms, and also to the office of justice of the peace. He has been a member of the school board for about twenty years. Fraternally, Mr. Stone is a member of the Ma- sonic order. He attends the Methodist church. He is an honest and upright citizen, and has many friends in the county.
5 IRAM H. HOGGE, a native of Harri- son county, Ohio, was born in 1854. He came to Labette county, Kansas, in 1874, and since that time has been one of the county's most prominent farmers. He is living in Elm Grove township, in the south half of the northwest quarter of section 3, township 34, range 19.
Robert Hogge, his father, was born in Pennsylvania, where he married Catherine DeWitt, who was a native of New Jersey. They reared four children : Phoebe A. ; Hiram H .; John; and Hattie.
Hiramı H. Hogge was reared in his native county, where he remained until the outbreak of the Civil War. He enlisted in Company E, 60th Reg., Ohio Vol. Inf., in February, 1864, and served until February, 1865. He then returned to Ohio, and shortly afterward removed to Illinois, where he engaged in the harness business. He remained in Illinois
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four years, and then returned to Ohio, and lived in Knox county for one year. He then removed to Bates county, Missouri, where he farmed for six years. Subsequently, he lo- cated in Labette county, Kansas, south of Al- tamont, where he lived until 1892. He then bought his present farm in Elm Grove town- ship, which is the south half of the northwest quarter of section 3, township 34, range 19. He has made all the improvements on the farm, and it now presents a very good appearance. Mr. Hogge maintains all the modern methods of tilling the soil, and is an energetic and thrifty farmer.
The subject of this sketch married Adie Davis, who was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, in 1851. They have reared the fol- lowing children : Nellie; Hattie; Lula; Hur- ley; Hubert; Mollie; and Marshall. Mr. Hogge is a member of the Republican party.
ILLIAM FOUST, a well known resident of Elm Grove township, Labette county, Kansas, was born in Butler county, Ohio, October 18. 1824. He is a son of Thomas Foust, who was a farmer in Pennsylvania.
William Foust lived in his native state un- til 1861, when he enlisted in Company G, 73d Reg .. Ind. Vol. Inf. He served three years, took part in the battle of Stone River, and was captured May 3. 1863, near Rome, Georgia. He was held as a prisoner for fifteen days, and was exchanged at East Point, Georgia. After the war Mr. Foust located in Cass county, In- diana, where he remained until he removed to Kansas. In 1883 he located on his present farm,-the east half of the northwest quarter of section 1. township 34. range 19. in Elm
Grove township, where he has since resided. He rents part of his farm. Mr. Foust raises some fruit, and is engaged in general farming.
Mr. Foust was united in marriage, August 7, 1845. in Clark county, Ohio, with Elizabeth Carmin, who died in 1883. They reared the following children, namely: Louis C .; B. J .; B. D .; Samuel A .; Sarah R .; William A .; Charles D .; Mattie L .; and John O. In 1889 Mr. Foust was married to Mrs: S. E. Brown, of Sparta, Illinois.
The subject of this sketch is a Republican. in politics. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Religiously, he is a member of the Free Methodist church. Mr. Foust is well known in Labette county, where he is respected as an upright citizen.
J OHN W. HOWELL is a very pros- perous merchant of Montana, Labette county, Kansas, where he conducts a flourishing grocery business. He has been a resident of this county since 1880, and is well known throughout this section. Mr. Howell was born in Mason county, Illinois, in 1850, and is a son of B. F. Howell.
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