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Hettie Burnett was very young when her parents moved to Knox county, Illinois, where she lived until her removal to Kansas. She was educated in Kansas, and grew to woman- hood there. She was united in marriage with James Harvey Reed, January 19, 1882. James Harvey Reed was born in Ohio, and was reared on a farm. In 1865 he located in Labette county, Kansas, where he died in 1895. He was one of the most prominent farmers of the county, and his death was sincerely mourned by all. He was a man of pleasing personality, was charitable and kind to all, and a loyal and upright citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Reed were blessed with three children, namely: Albert D., James W. and Harvey R., who live in Den- ver, Colorado.
Mrs. Reed has 760 acres of farming land in Labette county. She also owns 120 acres of mineral land in Colorado, which produces gold, silver, copper and lead. Mrs. Reed rents her farms, and makes her home in Parsons, where she is universally esteemed.
HEODORE J. HOEPPNER, one of the leading farmers in Neosho town- ship, Labette county, Kansas, living on the southeast quarter of section 18. is a man who is respected by all who know him. He takes an active interest in those
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movements which are for the good of the community in which he lives, and is a kind and charitable neighbor. Mr. Hoeppner was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1847, and is a son of August and Augusta (Wykoff) Hoeppner.
August Hoeppner was a weaver, and was born in Germany. In 1853 he came to Amer- ica, where he lived the remainder of his life. He married Augusta Wykoff, who was also a native of Germany, and they were blessed with the following children: Augusta ; Theo- dore J .; Betty, deceased; Fred: William ; Frank; Mary; and three who died in infancy.
Theodore J. Hoeppner was but six years old when his parents moved to this country. They landed at New Orleans, where they lived for some time, and then moved to Jefferson county, Indiana. In 1864 Mr. Hoeppner en- listed in Company F, 3Ist Reg., Ind. Vol. Inf., and served in the Army of the West. He fought in the battles of Nashville and Frank- lin, and was engaged in several skirmishes. In 1865 Mr. Hoeppner received an honorable dis- charge, and returned to Indiana. After stay- ing at his home for a short time, he went to Illinois, where he was engaged in farming for three years. In 1878 Mr. Hoeppner removed to Labette county, Kansas, and located in Montana township. In 1880 he moved to his present farm in Neosho township, which is in the southeast quarter of section 18. He is en- gaged in general farming, and, as· his early youth was spent in assisting on a farm, he has had much experience in that line, and is considered a very good farmer.
Mr. Hoeppner married Malinda Dyer, a daughter of Madison Dyer. Madison Dyer was born in Virginia, and settled in Kansas in 1872. His farm was located in sections 18 and 19, and he lived on it until his death. He married Evaline Welch, who was a native of
Ohio. Their children were: Louis, a farmer living in Neosho township; and Malinda, the wife of Mr. Hoeppner. The subject of this sketch and his wife had three children, all of whom are deceased. They were Augusta E., Emma L. and Theodore M. Mr. Hoeppner is a member of the Republican party. He and his wife belong to the Methodist church.
ILLIAM HENRY STARKS, a well known farmer of Labette county, Kansas, whose portrait is herewith shown, lives on sec- tion 28, Oswego township. He was born at Carterville, Vermont, in 1831. His father was Stephen A. Starks, a relative of General Starks, of Revolutionary fame.
Stephen A. Starks was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1788, and died in Sangamon county, Illinois, in 1836. In 1829, he moved to Carterville, Vermont, and in 1833 to Rutland, Ohio, where he lived for two years, and then moved to Sangamon county, Illinois, where he carried on farming and passed the remainder of his life. He was educated and taught school in Massachusetts where he met Abigail Rich, who afterward became his wife. She was born in Massachusetts, in 1788, and died in Sangamon county, Illinois, in 1864. This couple reared 10 children, all of whom are now dead, excepting the subject hereof; William Henry. The others were: Edwin; Fannie; Evaline; Emeline ; Julius A. ; John : Julia Ann; Sally ; and Homer.
When William Henry Starks was but two years old, his father moved to Rutland, Ohio, where they lived until 1836, when they moved to Sangamon county, Illinois. There Mr. Starks received his primary education,
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and in 1843 went to live with his brother in Kane county, Illinois. He remained with his brother for three years, and then was engaged in farming for himself until he reached the age of twenty-one years. In the spring of 1852, he joined a company going to California. After crossing the plains, they stopped at Downieville, Sierra county, California, and went to Eldorado county, California, in 1853. In 1864, Mr. Starks was a resident of Douglas county, Nevada, where he kept the hotel at Clark's station, for two years. In February, 1866, Mr. Starks left San Francisco by steamer for New York. He landed there in March, 1866, and went direct to Greene county, In- diana, where he bought a farm and lived until 1876, when he moved to Labette county, Kan- sas,-locating in Elm Grove township. In 1887, he moved to the Indian Territory, where he engaged in fancy stock raising and remained there twelve years. In 1899, he settled in Os- wego township, in section 28, and since that time has resided there. He is largely interested in farming and stock raising, and is a very successful farmer.
Mr. Starks has been married four times, By his second wife he was the father of three children, namely : Thomas; Rosa; and John. He is a Democrat in politics, and religiously is a member of the Methodist church. The sub- ject of this sketch is an honest, upright citizen, and enjoys the confidence and esteem of all the community.
EORGE W. FRAME, a highly suc- cessful farmer, lives in Neosho town- ship, Labette county, Kansas, in the east half of the southwest quarter of section 17. He is prominently identified with the progress and development of the county,
and has assisted in many public enterprises. Mr. Frame was born in Elkhart county, Indi- ana, in 1853, and is a son of John and Sarah (Richards) Frame.
John Frame was born in Pennsylvania in 1818, and was a carpenter by trade. He lo- cated in Labette county, Kansas, in 1866, where he bought the west half of the north- west quarter of section 20, Neosho township, and lived there until his death, which oc- curred in 1880. He married Sarah Richards, who was born in Pennsylvania, in 1820, and died in 1890. They reared the following chil- dren : Samuel, deceased ; George W., the sub- ject of this sketch: David, deceased; Frank and Mary (Gaddis).
George W. Frame was reared and schooled in his native state, and came to Labette county, Kansas, in 1867. He bought his present home in Neosho township, and there he carries on general farming; being a conscientious, thrifty man, he has been very successful. He has a thorough knowledge of agricultural matters, and his advice is often sought in such a con- nection.
Mr. Frame was united in marriage with Ida Stemple, who was born in Iowa, in 1858, and is a daughter of Jacob M. and Rebecca (Cochran) Stemple. Jacob M. Stemple was born in Virginia, and is a prominent farmer of Labette county. His wife was a native of In- diana. Mr. and Mrs. Frame had the follow- ing children, namely: Millard; Oliver ; John; Carl; Eva; Earl; Jacob; and Charles and Harry, deceased. Mr. Frame is a Democrat in politics, and is now serving his third term as treasurer of Neosho township. He belongs to the A. O. U. W. lodge, No. I, of Parsons. He is an honored and respected citizen, and has many friends in the county, who admire his honest, upright ways.
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IRAM COOK, an old settler of Labette county, and for many years a promi- nent farmer of this section, has at- tained the advanced age of eighty-two years. He is still hale and hearty, active and energetic, and manages the farm on which he has lived for the past twenty-three years. He resides in Neosho township, in section 28. Mr. Cook was born in Canada in 1820, within six miles of the United States boundary line. He is a son of Jacob and Anna (Wilson) Cook.
Jacob Cook and his wife were born in the United States and reared a family of 10 chil- dren, namely: Sallie; Crowell ; Mary ; Hiram ; Willis; Julia; Millie; Wilson; Margaret; and Lyman. Jacob Cook was a farmer by occupa- tion, and lived to an advanced age.
Hiram Cook located in Labette county, Kansas, in 1869. Prior to moving here, he had followed the occupation of a farmer, and has continued farming all his life. He bought his present home on first coming to Neosho township, and has been identified with the lead- ing movements of Labette county. He is a man of honest, upright principles, is worthy of the highest respect, and his friends are many.
Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Martha (Knox) McMillan, who was born in West Virginia, in 1828. She is a descendant of a good old Southern family, her father having been James Knox, a native of Virginia. James Knox married Margaret Robinson, and seven children blessed their union, namely : Isaac; John ; William ; Joseph ; Esther ; Martha ; and Bathsheba. Mr. Knox was a farmer by occupation. Mr. Cook had been previously married to Harriet Simons, of the state of New York, who died. Four of the children born of this union reached maturity, as follows: Ellis ; Herman, deceased ; Milton W .; and Asa.
Mr. Cook is a member of the Republican party. Religiously, he is a faithful member of the Christian church.
ILLIAM McDOWN, postmaster at Matthewson, Labette county. Kan- sas, and a merchant in that village, is one of the prominent men in the county. He has been a resident of La- bette county since 1866, and has taken an active interest in its growth. Mr. McDown was born in Stark county, Ohio, in 1832, and is a son of Andrew and Nancy (Stewick) McDown. Andrew McDown was born in Scotland, and his wife was a native of Pennsylvania.
William McDown, the subject of this sketch, lived in Ohio until 1852, when he moved to Mason county, Illinois. He resided there fifteen years, and followed the occupation of a farmer during that time. In 1866 he moved
to Labette county, where he bought a farm in Neosho township. He carried on farming on that land for twelve years, when he sold it and moved to the village of Matthewson, where he has since resided. There he is engaged in a large and lucrative business. He has won many customers by his honest, upright man- ner of dealing with all, and his genial, pleas- ant personality has gained for him quite as many friends.
Mr. McDown married Mary Schreck, who was born in Ohio in 1834. They have been blessed with seven children, as follows: J. W .; Josephine; Nancy Jane; Ira, deceased ; Oscar O .; Lily; and J. P. Mr. McDown is postmaster of Matthewson, and also agent for the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis Rail- road Company. In politics he is an ardent
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Democrat, and has served as clerk of Neosho township one term. He was also treasurer of the township for ten years, and justice of the peace; he filled these offices with honor and credit. He also served on the school board for a number of years. He was formerly a member of the Methodist church.
ENRY E. WILLIAMS, a well known and highly respected agriculturist of Neosho township, Labette county, Kansas, living in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 27, was born in Greene county, Ohio, in 1847. He is a son of Thomas and Mary E. (Starbuck) Williams.
Thomas Williams was born in New Jersey, and he and his wife were the parents of the following children, namely : Mary; Jane; Henry E .; Maggie; Elizabeth ; Anna; Charles ; and John.
Henry E. Williams was reared and schooled in his native state, and in 1856 went to the western part of Illinois, where he lived until 1867. He then went to Missouri, where he lived one year, and, in 1868, to Lyon county, Kansas. Mr. Williams enlisted in Company M, 19th Reg., Kans. Vol. Cav., in 1868. He served under Col. Samuel J. Crawford, who resigned his office of governor of Kansas in or- der to accept the colonelcy. Mr. Williams saw service in the western part of Kansas, and at one time was obliged to live for fourteen days on unsalted buffalo meat. In 1869 he returned to Lyon county, where he remained one year, and then moved to Coffey county, Kansas. In 1872 he located in Labette county, and settled on his present farm, where he has since lived. Although busily engaged in farming. he takes an active interest in the affairs of the township in which he resides.
Mr. Williams was united in marriage with Melvina Sturm, who was born in Hardy coun- ty, West Virginia, in 1854. Her father, Will- iam M. Sturm, was born in Virginia in 1822, and was a farmer and school teacher; his wife was also a native of Virginia, and was born in 1833. Mr. and Mrs. Sturm reared five chil- dren: Mary; Nathaniel; Melvina; Susan ; and Henry. The subject of this sketch and his wife are the parents of four children, namely : Thomas, a grain merchant in Winfield, Kan- sas; Rosetta: Walter, deceased; and Minnie May. deceased. Mr. Williams built his new frame house in 1897. He is very popular in the community, and is highly respected by all. Mr. Williams votes an independent ticket, and has served as clerk of the township for four years; he was treasurer for two terms, and was on the school board for fourteen years. He belongs to the Anti-Horsethief Associa- tion, and the A. O. U. W. Lodge, No. 70, of McCune. Religiously, he is a member of the Methodist church.
ILLIAM J. MARSHALL. Among the leading agriculturists of La- bette county, Kansas, is the gentle- man whose name appears at the head of these lines. He lives in Neosho town- ·ship, in the east half of section 26, and the southeast quarter of section 35. Mr. Marshall was born in Greene county, Missouri, in 1835, and is a son of John and Elizabeth (Potter) Marshall.
John Marshall and his wife were natives of Tennessee. They were the parents of seven children, namely: Elias: Sarah Ann; Will- iam J .; James N .; Ruth K .; Martha E .; and John. ·
William J. Marshall was reared and
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schooled in his native state, and lived there until 1861, when he moved to Kansas. He has followed the occupation of a farmer all his life. He bought his present farm in Neosho township in 1866. He also owns two other farms in Kansas. Mr. Marshall has a very thorough knowledge of farming matters, and has been unusually successful since locating in Kansas. He has always been a hard worker, and the neat and attractive appearance of his farms show careful management and great thrift.
Mr. Marshall was married to Elizabeth Stewart, who was born in Greene county, Mis- souri, in 1843. She is a daughter of J. Stew- art, who was born in Tennessee,-he married a Miss Long, who was also a native of that state. Mr. Marshall and his wife have been the parents of several children, namely : Alice ; Joshua C., a farmer ; Leonard T .; Rosetta C., the wife of Howard Welch; Melvin A., a resi- dent of Joplin, Missouri ; and John E. and Daisy M., who are at home.
Mr. Marshall is a Republican in politics, and has served as township treasurer. He has been a member of the school board for twenty years, and helped to build the first school house in Neosho township. He belongs to the Anti- Horsethief Association. Religiously, he is a member of the Christian church.
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AMES M. COOPER, one of the prom- inent and highly respected agricult- urists residing in Neosho township, Labette county, Kansas, is a man of firm principles and strong character. He has been identified with the leading events of La- bette county since his residence here, and is always ready to support any measures which
tend to promote the good of the community. Mr. Cooper was born in Greene county, Mis- souri, in 1856, and is a son of James F. and Martha J. (Dunn) Cooper.
James F. Cooper was born in Virginia in 1828, and his wife was born in Tennessee in 1826. They reared the following children, namely : George; William B .; Robert ; James; Mary; Jennie; Kellie; and Ella. Mr. Cooper moved to Neosho township in 1866,-locating in section 34. He died in 1875, and his wife lived until 1900. August II, 1862, he en- listed in Company D. 8th Reg., Mo. Cav., and was discharged July 20, 1865, at Little Rock, Arkansas.
James M. Cooper was reared and schooled in his native state, and moved with his parents to Labette county in 1866. He settled on his present farm, in sections 28 and 33, in 1895. His land is east of the Neosho River, in Neosho township. He has a thorough knowledge of agricultural matters, and has been highly suc- cessful. His success has been due entirely to his own efforts, as he has worked many years with untiring energy. He is a man of sound judgment, and has shown good management in the care of his farm.
Mr. Cooper married Vinia M. Nedarmire, who was born in Illinois, and is a daughter of G. and Mary (Fesler) Nedarmire. G. Nedarmire was born in Germany, and his wife was a native of Pennsylvania. Their children were : Vinia Anna: Gertrude; Dora, de- ceased: Ida; Grace; Viola; Ollie; Louisa ; William; and Elsie. Mr. Cooper and his wife have been blessed with six children, namely : Effa : Hattie, deceased; Roy: Ralph ; Alta; and Lloyd.
Mr. Cooper is a Populist in politics. He has served as road commissioner for seven years, and as constable for four years. Mr.
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Cooper belongs to the Anti-Horsethief Asso- ciation, and to the M. W. of A., McCune Lodge, No. 2870. Mrs. Cooper is a member of the Methodist church.
SAAC W. GALYEN, a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Labette county, Kansas, is one of the rising young farmers of this county. For many years his father was a leading citizen in Labette county, and the subject hereof is rapid- ly following in his father's footsteps. Mr. Gal- yen is a man of much intelligence, is thoroughly progressive, and keeps abreast of the times in all matters pertaining to farming, as well as to civic policies and measures. He was born in Benton county, Arkansas, in 1861, and is a son of J. W. Galyen.
J. W. Galyen was born in Vermilion coun- ty, Illinois, in 1837, and was a farmer by oc- cupation. He moved to Neosho township, La- bette county, Kansas, in 1865; and settled in the south half of section 8. He lived there until within one month of his death. Lucretia Lovelace, his wife, was born in Missouri, and they reared one son, Isaac W., the subject of this sketch. In August, 1862, Mr. Galyen enlisted in the Confederate army in Company C, IIth Reg., Mo. Vol, Inf., and was honor- ably discharged in 1863, after serving about eighteen months. He died February 15, 1899.
Isaac W. Galyen moved with his parents when he was two years old from Arkansas to Greene county, Illinois, and two years later came to Kansas. He lived on the old Galyen farm, in Labette county, with his father, until 1897. He spent two years at Pea Ridge Acad- emy. Mr. Galyen bought his present home in 1897, and since that time has built a fine, new,
nine-room house. His farm is in section 21, Neosho township. He is engaged in general farming, and has been highly successful. Mr. Galyen has won many friends in the county by his fair dealings with all men with whom he is associated, and he is highly respected by all in the community.
Mr. Galyen was united in marriage with Mary A. Lortz. This estimable lady's mother is a resident of Parsons, Kansas. The subject of this sketch and his wife have been the par- ents of five children, as follows: Alvis, de- ceased ; George; Aden; Maud; and James.
In politics Mr. Galyen is a stanch Demo- crat, and has served as trustee of Neosho town- ship one term, and as clerk of the township for two terms, filling both offices in an able man- ner. He is now a member of the school board. His father was also a member of that board for a number of years, and was trustee of Neosho township for three terms. Mr. Galyen is a . member of the Anti-Horsethief Association.
AMES O. WRIGHT, a highly success- ful farmer living in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 16, North township, Labette county. Kan- sas, is a native of Burlington, Iowa, and was born in 1856. He is a son of James and Eliza- beth (Garrett) Wright. James Wright was born in Indiana, and his wife was born in Iowa. They were the parents of the following children, namely: Anna; Robert; James, the subject of this sketch; and George.
James O. Wright, whose name appears at the opening of these lines, was reared and schooled in his native state. In 1866 he went with his father, and the rest of the family. to Missouri, from which place they later moved
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to Linn county, Kansas. After living there two years Mr. Wright moved to Neosho coun- ty, Kansas, and in the fall of 1881 he went to the Indian Territory, where he taught the Levering Baptist Mission school for ten years, in 'a town called Wetumka. In 1891 he re- turned to Kansas, and located in Labette coun- ty. He bought the north half of the northeast quarter of section 16, where he has success- fully farmed ever since. He built his present home; which is a modern, substantial house, and his farm is kept in excellent condition.
Mr. Wright married Betty Keefer, of Mis- souri, in 1888. They have three children, -- Carl, aged ten years; Florence, aged eight years ; and Alice, six years of age. Mr. Wright is a man of strong character, and of honest and upright principles. He is a member of the Populist party. He takes an active interest in the affairs of his township, and served as clerk of North township for three years. He has also served as township trustee for four years.
OHN P. HOFFMAN, a highly re- spected citizen and farmer living in section 3. North township, Labette county, Kansas, is a native of Ger- many. He was born in 1851, and is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Rosch) Hoffman. They reared two sons,-John P. ; and Crist, who now resides in Parsons, Kansas.
John P. Hoffman, the subject of this sketch, was reared and schooled in his native country, Germany, where he followed farming until he reached the age of twenty-one years. In 1872 he left Germany for this country; he landed in New York, and thence went to Fre- mont, Sandusky county, Ohio. He spent six years in that county, where he carried on farm-
ing. In March, 1872, Mr. Hoffman moved to Labette county, Kansas, and located in North township, in the east half of the northwest quarter of section 3; he has since bought the south half of the northwest quarter of section 2. He has a thorough knowledge of farming, and being a conscientious, untiring worker, he has made a home for himself and family, which, in its attractiveness, speaks well for its owner's thrift and energy.
Mr. Hoffman was united in marriage with Levina Schmidt, who was a native of Fre- mont, Sandusky county, Ohio. They have been the parents of seven children, namely : Anna M., who was a member of the class of 1897, in the Labette County High School, at Altamont, and is now a teacher ; Albert A., who has the best record ever made in the La- bette County High School, and is also teach- ing; Ida R .; Eloise ; Otto S .: Bernedette; and Ralph.
Mr. Hoffman is independent in politics. He belongs to the Anti-Horsethief Association. He is now clerk of North township, and has been a member of the school board. Mr. Hoff- man is surrounded by a large circle of friends, who place great confidence in him. In relig- ious belief the family are Catholics.
E DWARD D. CLARK, a prominent young business man of Laneville, Labette county, Kansas, is a native of the county, and his career has been watched with much interest by his nu- merous friends. He is a man of intelligence and good business ability, and, being an en- ergetic worker, he has bright prospects ahead. Mr. Clark was born in the village of Montana, April 29, 1870, and is a son of T. J. and Mary (Davidson) Clark.
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T. J. Clark was a native of Virginia, and was born in 1832. He was a carpenter by trade and an honest, upright citizen. He married Mary Davidson, who was also a native of Vir- ginia, and they reared the following children : Nicholas W .; Edward, the subject of this sketch; George; Howard W .; Nita; Catherine J .; Ada; Clyde; Lucy; Bessie; and Pearl. Howard W. assists his brother in the grocery and grain business.
Edward D. Clark attended the public schools of Labette county, after which he went to Baxter Springs College, at Baxter Springs, Kansas. He also attended the State Normal School at Fort Scott, Kansas. He then went to Labette City, where he kept books for a period, but, being dissatisfied with this work, concluded to locate in Laneville, where he has resided ever since. Mr. Clark and his brother Howard are engaged in the grocery and grain business, and they have a large patronage. They are gradually increasing their stock, and the prospects are that they will be unusually successful in the future.
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