Portrait and biographical album of Washington, Clay and Riley counties, Kansas, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent citizens together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of the state, Part 17

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In Mahaska County, Iowa, Jan. 23, 1870, the subject of this notice was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Ann, daughter of Melatiah and Lucy P. P. (Sanderson ) Kinsman. The parents of Mrs. Stolzer were natives of New England, and after their marriage removed to Pennsylvania, and a few years later removed to Mahaska County, Iowa, where they now reside. Mr. Kinsman is a farmer by occupation, and the parental household con- sisted of seven children, of whom Mrs. Stolzer is the fifth in order of birth. She was born June 16, 1850, in Mahaska County, Iowa, and lived there with her parents on a farm until her marriage. Of

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her union with our subject there have been born the following children : Walter M., Dee. 9, 1873; Mary S., Nov. 20, 1875; Loa, Dec. 29, 1883; Fred M., May 23, 1886; Anna, Oct. 30, 1888; these being all living. Rolla F., who was born May 1. 1872, died Feb. 25, 1888; Andrew N. was born June 20, 1878, and died Feb. 3, 1879; Stephen W. was born June 15, 1880, and died July 2, 1881.

Mr. Stolzer has been a member of the School Board of his township almost from the time of his removal hither, and has introduced some good measures in connection therewith. Coming from a country enforcing the law of compulsory educa- tion, he naturally believes in this, and has lent his influence to bring about, as far as possible, the sys- tem of reform in connection therewith which is now being agitated in this country.

ENRY MARQUARD, of Hanover, Kan., and one of its best known citizens, traces his ancestry to the noted French family called in France " Marquette," one of whom figured as one of the most noted explorers upon the newly-discovered Continent of America. Henry Marquard was born in the Grand Duchy of Meck- lenburg, Germany, April 2, 1836 and is the son of John de Marquard, an old Adjutant and prominent landholder in Mecklenburg.

The father of our subject was a wealthy man and very intelligent and gave to his children excellent advantages, employing a private tutor for them. The family had given a large amount of money to Heidleburg University and there Henry completed his education. Although of French origin the de Marquards embraced the doctrines of the Protestant Church and fled to Prussia when the Huguenots were driven out of France. They were fortunate in preserving their property and lived amid elegant surroundings until the father's death.

In 1860 Henry Marquard of this sketch, emi- grated to America and proceeding directly to Wis- consin, located in Milwaukee with his young wife. Johanna, formerly Miss Schrader, to whom he had been married but a short time before leaving his na-

tive land. In the Cream City he engaged as a miller and also operated a mill in Madison and Green counties. He remained a resident of the Badger State until 1870, then coming to Washington County, Kan., put up the first hotel in the town of Hanover, naming it the " Hanover House." ()f this he still officiates as " mine host " and still keeps the first hotel in the city, having enlarged and added to it.

In the erection of this building Mr. Marquard hauled all his lumber from Waterville; he has been prospered, being a favorite with the traveling public, and invested a portion of his capital in a traet of land which has now become, through his careful management, one of the finest farms in this region. It is well stocked with horses, cattle and swine, and is embellished with fruit and shade trees, including an apple orchard with peach trees and grape vines, all in good bearing condition. Mr. Marquard was in Hanover Township at the time the town of this name was laid out and materially assisted in its growth and development, serving as President of the City Council and as Alderman several terms. He was the first President of the German Society (Deutchermannerverein), which was organized to look after those men living by themselves during the pioneer settlement of the township who might become ill or otherwise disabled, and also for the promotion of social intercourse and general im- provement of mind and morals. Mr. Marquard was likewise Treasurer of this society and deeply interested in everything pertaining to its prosperity.

Upon becoming a voting citizen Mr. Marquard identified himself with the Republican party. He served as Deputy Sheriff from 1870 until 1876 and might have held various other offices of trust and responsibility had he consented so to do. No man has taken a more genuine interest in the building up and prosperity of the town of Hanover. He was a member at one time of the Agricultural So- ciety of Washington County and assisted in building up the different churches of the township, giving two lots to the Catholic Society, although not a member. He was reared in the doctrines of the Lutheran Church, to which he still loyally adheres.

Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Mar- quard only three of whom are living: Amelia,

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Henry and Hilda. They have all been well edu- cated both in English and German and the two daughters are employing themselves as teachers. The son for three years was interested with his father in the sale of agricultural implements. Mrs. Marquard is of German birth and parentage.

OHN BARKYOUMB. One of the finest farms in Grant Township is owned and operated hy the subject of this notice, who is recog- nized among his fellow citizens as a man of more than ordinary intelligence and one who has been uniformly successful. He owns and operates 160 acres of well-developed land on section 21, which under a process of the most careful cultiva- tion and good management, yields to the proprietor a handsome income. He has erected thereon a neat and substantial residence, with good barns and outhouses, operates with improved machinery and keeps a goodly assortment of live stock. He is thus contributing his full quota toward the agri- cultural interests of this section.

The subject of this sketch was born near Moscow, Canada West, Oct. 17, 1843, and is the son of Louis and Olive Barkyoumb, the former of whom was a native of France and emigrated to Canada soon after the Revolution of 1812. He settled first in the Province of Moscow, but subsequently coming over into the States located in Franklin County, Vt .. where John received his early education and where the father spent his last days. Jolm commenced life for himself at an early age and for eight years was in the employ of Lawrence B. Brainard, a well- known railroad contractor and merchant.

Mr. Barkyoumb, leaving New England in 1868 crossed the Mississippi and coming to Clay County, Kan., homesteaded 160 acres of land in Clay Township from which he has built up his present homestead. It was then little removed from its prim- itive condition, having been very lately the tramp- ing ground of wild Indians and animals. He made fences, erected buildings, broke the prairie and after a few hours found himself upon solid ground,

financially, with the prospect of a competence in his declining years. He was married Feb. 6, 1871 to Miss Melissa Chaffee and there have been born to them six children: Lulu, May, Louis, John, Jacob and Edith, all of whom are at home with their parents. Mr. Barkyoumb politically, is in sympathy with the Union Labor party. He has never sought office, although serving several years as Constable. He is a member in good standing of the Catholic Church and his wife belongs to the Evangelical Association. Mrs. Barkyoumb was born Feb. 18. 1848 in New York, and is the daughter of Ezra and Sarah Chaffee. The father died in the Union Army and the mother is living in Riley . County.

W ILLIAM S. BEATTY, of Clay Center, is the City Ticket and Passenger Agent for the Rock Island Railroad, having charge of the only city office between Topeka and Denver. He was appointed to his present position on the opening of the railroad in December, 1887, having previously been well known to the citizens of this city and vicinity, as he had been engaged in busi- ness here since he became of age.

The father of our subject is John J. Beatty, an early settler in Clay County, and is now living in this city retired from active life. He was born in Indiana County, Pa., and there grew to manhood, marrying Miss Lettie H. Smith, who is also still living. He was a farmer in his native State until after the birth of three children, and he then with his family came to Kansas. locating in Blaine Town- ship, on Five Creeks. He there took up land and made a home, drawing the lumber for building purposes from Junction City, and going there for all his trading. He was one of the very earliest settlers on Five Creeks, where he improved land and made himself an excellent home. In 1886, lie re- tired from active life and moved into the city, still retaining ownership of the farm. Our subject can well remember the game and red men by which their frontier home was surrounded.

William S. Beattie was born Oct. 14, 1851, in Indiana County, Pa., and coming to this county

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with his parents, remained upon the home farm until twenty-one years old. He then came to Clay Center, and was employed in different stores here for a few years, after which he engaged in the real estate business, which he continued for ten years, doing a heavy business. He became favorably known to the people of the county, and the integ- rity of character and genial manners, combined with business tact, which won their respeet, make him a popular and trustworthy railroad agent.

Mr. Beatty was united in marriage June 15, 1883, with Miss Hattie L. Revell, of this place. The bride was born in Wisconsin, Oct. 15, 1859, and came to Clay Center in 1879. She is a lady of in- telligence and charming manners, and has many friends. To Mr. and Mrs. Beatty one son has been born, who is called Miller J.

Mr. Beatty votes with the Republican party. He is not an aspirant for political honors, though he has been willing to serve his fellow-citizens as a member of the City Council, a position which he has held for the past two years. He holds high rank in the Masonic fraternity, having taken the thirty- two degrees of the Scottish Rites, and all of York and the Mystic Shrine. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias.

C HARLES C. HOUSTON has been a resident of Clay County for almost a score of years, his well improved farm being located on section 4, Exeter Township. He is a native of Monroe County, Ind., where his eyes opened to the light April 21, 1849, he being a son of James and Nancy ( MeCanghan ) Houston, both of whom were born in the North of Ireland. To them came nine child- ren, of whom the following are still living: William J., whose home is in Missouri ; James A., in this township; Maggie the wife of Ald. Coulter in Bloom Township ; Samuel R., in Topeka, Kan .; Mary A., the wife of II. M. Reed in Roseville, Kan .; Eva, the wife of Alexander Smith of Pawnee County ; and our subject. The parents with four children, of whom our subject was one, came to

Kansas in 1868, locating in Johnson County, where the mother still resides, the father having died in Indiana about eighteen years ago.

He of whom we write was reared to the age of eighteen in his native county, coming at that time to this State with his parents. llis education was obtained in the common schools of his native Hoosier State, and he there gained a practical know- ledge of farm life and the management of an estate. On coming of age he took up a homestead of 160 acres where he now resides, and began its im- provement and cultivation. enduring some of the hardships which are incidental to a beginning in life when one has little or no capital. The industry and perseverance that he showed have been crowned with success and he now rejoices in the ownership of a well-cultivated and improved estate.

Realizing that it is not good for man to live alone. Mr. Houston wooed and won a worthy lady to share his lot in life, and their marriage was cele- brated on Dec. 28, 1876, at the bride's home. The lady who was a chief actor in this scene being Miss Maggie, daughter of Wilson and Mary ( Edgar ) Rogers. The union has been blessed by the birth of two children ; Samnel W., born Nov. 2, 1878. and Mizpah M., Dec. 7, 1881.

Mr. Houston is now serving as Clerk of School District 95, an otlice in which he has previously had experience. In politics, he is a Prohibitionist. He and his wife are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Both are well.respected by those among whom their lot in life is cast, being energetic in the discharge of their duties, kindly toward their neighbors, and possessing excellent characters.

ILLIAM J. JACKSON. The true char- acter of a man is usually best illustrated by his surroundings. In noting the well- regulated homesteads of Ogden Township, Riley County, that of Mr. Jackson cannot he properly omitted from the list of " honorable mention." He is one of those men who began in life without re- sourees other than their own industry and perse- verance and is now well-to-do, retired from active

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labor and rents his farm to his brother, George S., who is carrying it on in the same systematic manner which has made of it what it is. It is conceded that with one exception, that of having never married, Mr. Jackson has performed all the obligations of an houest man and a good citizen.

The subject of this sketch was born at Ft. Ticon- deroga, N. Y., Dec. 11. 1835, and lived there until a man of twenty-six years remaining a member of the parental household and assisting his father in the operations of the farm. He acquired a practical education in the schools of his native township and became widely and favorably known in that region as a worthy, steady-going young man who could at all times be trusted. Finally he resolved to seek the Western country and in 1861, leaving his native State, removed to DeKalb County, Ill., where he sojourned, however, only one season. We next find him in Rock Island County, that State, of which he was a resident four years. In 1869 Mr. Jackson, crossing the Father of Waters, went into the Terri- tory of Montana where he spent one year. Then returning to the bounds of civilization he spent the following winter near Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.

In 1870 Mr. Jackson, after having resided one year in Lawrence settled upon his present farm, being land which he homesteaded when it was a raw prairie. It embraces 160 acres, naturally fer- tile, and now in a good state of cultivation. It is nearly all enclosed with a heavy stone wall and the dwelling is built of the same material. There is an orchard of 150 trees, eighty grape vines and trees of the smaller fruits. During his working days Mr. Jackson raised considerable live stock, mostly graded animals. He makes his home with his brother's family who occupy his house. Mr. Jack- son has been quite prominent in local affairs, serv- ing for many years as Road Overseer which office he still holds, and has been a member of the School Board of his district. His honesty, industry and prudence long ago established him in the esteem and confidence of his neighbors.

The parents of our subject were William and Agnes ( Shuttleworth ) Jackson, natives of Eng- land, where they were reared and where their wed- ding took place in 1834. They immediately set sail for America and settled in New York, and later

removed to Galway, Saratoga County. The mother (lied there fifty years ago. William Jackson was married a second time and his second wife died about seventeen years ago, leaving four children, viz: Paul, Kate, George and Maggie. Of the first marriage there were born four children of whom William J., our subject, was the eldest and is the only survivor of that marriage.

OIIN McKEE, one of the early homesteaders of Mulberry Township. Clay County, set- tled here in 1876, securing 160 acres of land on section 21. Ile labored in true pioneer style for a number of years, enduring the usual hardships and difficulties of life in an unsettled country in the absence of markets and railroads. By the exercise of great perseverance and industry, however, he prospered, bringing his first purchase to a good state of cultivation and adding ninety aeres, on section 15, to his landed possessions. He also has 160 acres on section 22. All his land is in a productive condition and the homestead is en- bellished with neat and substantial buildings.

Mr. McKee states that when he came to Kansas he " was poor as a church mouse." He had emi- grated hither from Warren County, Pa., where he had been engaged in the lumber business as a manu- facturer for eight years. He had been successfully operating thus when he took a large contract with the Erie City Furnace Company and after a great amount of work had been done, the company failed ruining Mr. McKee also, financially. He then determined to seek his fortune in the West. Coming to Kansas he began again at the foot of the ladder.

A New Englander by birth and parentage, the native place of Mr. MeKee was in Grand Isle County, Vt., and the date of his birth Dee. 25, 1850. He traces his ancestry to Scotland and Eng. land. His father, William McKee, was born in the Scotch Highlands where he lived until reaching man's estate and then emigrated to America, set- tling in New York State. He was there married to Miss Mary Woods, who was born near the city of

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Manchester, England, and when a young woman came to the United States and found a home near the city of Schenectady. N. Y. After marriage William McKee and his wife settled down in New York State, but later removed to Vermont, where Mr. MeKee engaged as a cattle drover until within fifteen years of his death. He became well-to-do. acumulating a good property and spent his last years retired from active labor. Ile died in Grand Isle County, Vt., in March. 1862, at the age of sixty-eight years. He served in the War of 1812 and was a member of the Episcopal Church.

The mother of our subject survived her husband until March, 1873, dying in Grand Isle County, Vt., when past seventy years old. She likewise was a member of the Episcopal Church with which she became connected early in life and in which she was an active worker.

The subject of this sketch was next to the young- est child of his parents whose family consisted of three sons and four danghters. Two of the sons and all of the daughters lived to mature years and were married. The survivors are John, our sub- ject, Elizabeth (Mrs. Thompson ), and Mary (Mrs. Keet). The latter are residents of Canada and C'ali- fornia, respectively. John was reared in his native State and before reaching his majority went, first to Canada and then to Warren County, Pa. Ile was first married in the latter State to Miss Emma Miller, who was born in New York State, but later removed to Pennsylvania with her father. Her father was a successful farmer and both parents spent their last days in the Empire State, dying when ripe in years. Mrs. Emma McKee departed this life at her home in Mulberry Township, in January, 1880, at the early age of twenty-five years, leaving one child, Alice M., who makes her home with her father and is attending the public schools.

Mr. McKee was married a second time in Mul- berry Township to Miss Naomi Rushton, a native of Brantford. Brant County, Province of Ontario, Canada, and born July 24, 1862. The parents of Mrs. McKee were William and Susan ( Barnes ) Rushton, who were born near Manchester, England and were of pure English ancestry. William Rush- ton upon crossing the Atlantic when a young man with his parents, settled in Canada. Ile was the

son of George and Ann Rushton who are yet living on the old farm in Brant County and are now well advanced in years. William was married there to the mother of Mrs. McKee, who was like- wise a native of England and who was quite young when she came to America with her parents. They located in the city of Rochester where they lived for some years, then removed to Woodstock, Canada, where John and Mary Barnes spent their last days and where their daughter, Susan was reared to womanhood.

Mr. Rushton after his marriage followed the trade of a blacksmith in Canada for some years and until 1887, when coming to the States they journeyed southwestward across the Mississippi to St. Joseph, Mo .. where they are still living, Mr. Rushton being fifty-five years old and his wife a few years younger ; both are members in good stand- ing of the Baptist Church. Mrs. McKee spent her early years in Canada and Pennsylvania, and was a child of seven years when her parents came to Kansas. Of her union with our subject there have been born four children. namely, Maggie A., Lena, Gertrude and William J. Mrs. McKee belongs to the Baptist Church, and Mr. McKee, politically, affiliates with the Democratic party. He has never sought office and beyond serving as Township Trastee has given his entire attention to his legiti- mate calling.

6 HOMAS SPARK is owner and occupant of a fine farm of 320 acres in Exeter Township, Clay County, where he is engaged in farnt- ing and stock raising. The land which lies on see- tion 11, is under thorough tillage and bears such improvements as are usually made by an enterpris- ing agriculturist. Mr. Spark and wife enjoy an ex- tended acquaintance and are active and highly respected members of society. The children whom they have trained to useful manhood and woman- hood are likewise highly estcemed wherever they are known.

Mr. Spark is a native of Old England, having been born in Cumberland, May 1, 1825, and being

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a son of John and Ann Spark, who emigrated to to the Western continent when he was about ten years old. The family settled in the Province of Quebec, but two years later came to the United States and after residing a short time in Chicago, Ill., removed to Jo Daviess County. The parental family comprised seven children of whom the five now living are Sarah, wife of William Armstrong of Grant County, Wis .; Thomas; Joseph ; Mary, wife of Benjamin Straw of Grant County, Wis .; and George.

He of whom we write remained a resident of Jo Daviess County, Ill., until 1851, in which year he removed to Grant County, Wis. During the gold fever he had spent a part of the years 1849-50 in C'alifornia, leaving his family behind him in the States. From Wisconsin, Mr. Spark moved to this county in the spring of 1879, and after a short time spent in Clay Center. located on the farm where he has since resided, and where, by his own efforts, ably assisted by Mrs. Spark, who has been his help- mate and counselor for years, he has accumulated a fine property and made for himself and family a pleasant home.

Mr. Spark has been twice married, his first wife being Maria Riek, who bore him four children, three of whom, John E., George W. and Joseph P., are now living. The lady who now bears his name is a sister of his former wife, and the ceremony which united them took place Aug. 17, 1859. Three of the children born of this union now sur- vive. They are: Isola, wife of Frank Smith of Clay Center ; Martha A., and Frances E.

A heavy blow befell the parents in the death of their daughter Maria, which took place Sept. 27, 1889, and regarding whom we insert the following obituary notice copied from the Clay Center papers. " Sad indeed was the news that reached this neigh- borhood from Kingston, N. M., one week ago, that Maria, wife of Jesse Reed, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spark, has been cut down by the reaper-death. For only a few short months since she was visiting among us, with bright prospects of the future before her, not thinking that before the roses would bloom on her little boy's grave she would be laid by his side. But thus it is, for on Tuesday the remains were brought here for in-

terment, and were followed to the grave on Wed- nesday afternoon by a large crowd of neighbors and friends, thereby showing that she was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Funeral ser- vices were held in the Bethel M. E. Church by Rev. Collins of Clay Center."

Mrs. Louisa Spark is the daughter of Edward and Martha Rick, natives of England, and she was born in Leicestershire, Ang. 17, 1843. When nearly seven years old, she was brought by her pa- rents to America, the family locating in Jo Daviess County, Ill., where she grew to matnrity and was married. Her mother died in that county Aug. 9. 1865, the father surviving until Dec. 5, 1886, when he too breathed his last.

Mr. Spark is identified with the Labor Union party. llis early education was not so extensive as may be obtained by the youth of the present time, but he possesses a large fund of general infor- mation and thoroughly understands the practical use of the knowledge he possesses. He and his wife are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, to the support of which they are liberal contributors. Surrounded by children and friends, and enjoying the esteem of their many acquaintances, they are peacefully passing down the hill of life, conscious of well spent lives whose retrospect holds no cause for regret. Mrs. Spark has one brother in Iowa and four sisters, Mrs. Collingworth, Mrs. Wells, Mrs. U'reng, and Mrs. Lyons, all in Illinois and Wisconsin.

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Portrait and biographical album of Washington, Clay and Riley counties, Kansas, containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent citizens together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of the state, Part 17

Author: Publication date: 1890 Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Brothers Number of Pages: 1258

Author:
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Brothers
Number of Pages: 1258