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 81

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Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman Brothers
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After James Hayes and wife were married they lived in Boston for some years, Mr. Hayes being engaged in contracting, etc. They then returned to Maine, where he followed farming and house carpentering. In 1843 they removed to Boone County, Ill., settling on a claim that had been but partially broken. Some time later they sold and with their family removed to Missouri. They settled in Adair County, and there remained about five years. They then, in 1870, came to Kansas, and located in Cloud County. There, in Shirley Township, the father, two sons and a daughter. each took a homestead. In 1874 the father sold out and purchased 160 acres on section 18, Clifton Township, Washington County. Here he improved a new place and has since made this his home. He is now retired from business life. He has reached the unusual age of ninety-one years and is still quite vigorous. His mental powers are especially bright, and he has an excellent memory. He is a ripe scholar and a most entertaining companion. Dur_ ing his long life he has served in local offices of his township. He is as staneh a Republican as he was an Abolitionist while there was need of that party. He belongs to the First-day Advent Church. His wife, Mrs. Phoebe Nutting, died at her home in Clifton Township, Nov. 5, 1874. She was then seventy-six years of age. She was a member of the Free-will Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and a devoted mother to the twelve children whom she had borne.

the widow of Peter McGraw and lives in Norton County, William M. is now operating his father's homestead in Clifton Township.

The last named gentleman is the subject of this biography. He was one of the sons, who, on com- ing to Kansas, took a homestead in Cloud County. Ile has been twice married. His first wife in her maidenhood was Miss Martha E. Robinson; she died in Boone County, III. She left one son, Will- iam H. The second wife of our subject bore the maiden name of Eliza Hainline. She was born and reared in Missouri. Her union with our subject has been blessed by the birth of the following sons and daughters, viz .: James L., Joseph, Syl- vester E. (deceased), lda M., George (deceased). Estella and Emma.

Mr. Hayes is a believer in and a supporter of the principles of the Republican party. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. Both are highly respected members of the community in which they have made their home.

AMES'W. MOODY, M. D. The profession of medicine is one of the most noble of the walks of life, those who minister to a mind diseased and to a sin-sick soul, only doing better work for humanity than that which is aceom- plished by him whose energies are devoted to pre- serving life and easing suffering. Indeed the place held by an honored medical praetioner frequently somewhat encroaches upon that of a minister of the Gospel, in the realms of consolation and comfort. The subject of this sketch is a man who has made a life study of his profession, understanding his du- ties thoroughly and endeavoring to keep abreast of the later discoveries in Therapeutics and Surgery.

Seven of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Moody is, on his father's side, of German and French lineage, the Moodys being from the former nation. The grandfather of our subject was Peter Moody, who with his father came to America, set- tling in Virginia, where the elder Moody operated a farm until his death. During the Revolutionary War he participated in the confliet as a member of the Colonial Army. Peter Moody learned the trade James Hayes have been taken from them by death. They were, Samuel, Elizabeth, Aaron, Arvilla, James H., Charles F. and an infant. Samuel and Elizabeth were married. Of the living children we note the following: Alonzo is engaged in mer- cantile pursuits in Belvidere, Ill .; he married Miss Mina Bisby. Malissa is the wife of Elam Pease. Postmaster in Clayton, Norton County; Alvira is . of a shoemaker in the old Dominion, whence he

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subsequently removed to Washington County, Pa .. where he engaged in both farming and shoemaking. He owned a large farm on which he lived till his deathwhich took place when he was one hundred and five years old, and which was caused by dropsy. His wife was a native of France. To them was born a son who also bore the name of Peter and whose birth took place in Washington County, Pa.

Peter Moody, Jr., remained in his native State till twenty-six years old, at which time he removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, and there resumed his oecupa- tion of farming. In 1840. he went to DeKalb County, Ind., and purchased eighty acres of raw land, paying $1.25 per acre for the same. He im- proved the estate and farmed it for twenty-four years, then selling, he removed to Noble County, where he died Feb. 28, 1887, at the age of eighty- six years, three months and nine days.

The mother of our subject was in her maiden- hood Miss Nancy White aud a daughter of James White, a Protestant Irishman and a teacher by pro- fession. Prof. White, emigrating from the Emer- ald Isle to America, first engaged in the duties of his profession in Covington, Ky., and later removed to Cineinnati, where he resided till his deathi. Ilis daughter, Nancy, was named after the wife of William II. Ilarrison, and being left an orphan when a child, was reared in the home of Gen. Harrison at Cincinnati, and educated by him, being a member of his family until her marriage. She is now living in Butler County, Ind., having reached the advaneed age of ninety-two years. She is a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

To Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moody, nine children were born: Peter, Mary T., Mrs. Smith. and Samuel are now living in Indiana; Margaret, now Mrs. Costelo, lives in Michigan; Daniel in Butler County, Ind .; Anna, now Mrs. Hinkly, and Eva, in the Hoosier State, Noble County ; William lives in Butler County, the same State.

cabin raised in DeKalb County, Ind., and was within two miles of the Indian reservation, it being seven miles to the nearest neighbor's. The chief of the neighboring Indian tribe was Chocapee. He was a magnificent specimen of physical manhood, being seven feet four inches in height, straight and vigorous. He used to visit the home of our sub- ject, who has sat in the chief's lap many a time.

Mr. Moody grew up on the frontier and early made himself useful on the farm, also hunting deer and wolves. His early education was principally obtained by the home fireside, his first attendance at school being when, ten years old, he followed a trail through the woods three miles to the old-fash- ioned log school house. He remained at home until sixteen years old, and then began working out at different pursuits, among them, carpentering, run- ning a gang of railroad men, and finally in loading and stripping lumber. He was engaged at the lat- ter employment when taken ill in July, 1883 ; his illness lasted till the following year. He then en- tered Auburn University, continuing in attendance there until his graduation in the spring of 1859. Ile then engaged in teaching for a few months, when he began the study of medicine with Dr. Mercer, under whom he read for three years. He entered the medical department of the Ann Arbor, (Mich.) University for the seasons of 1863 and 1864.

In the spring of 1864, Dr. Moody enlisted in the 182d Ohio Infantry as surgeon, and being mustered in at Toledo, was at once sent South. He was present at the battles of Franklin and Nashville, and dressed the wounds of the first three men of his regiment who were injured. Being taken sick after the battle ,of Nashville, he was sent to the hospital at Washington, where he remained from March until May, when he went to Philadelphia, at which place he was mustered ont and honorably discharged in July 1865. Dr. Moody was in Wash- ington at the time of the second inauguration and the assassination of the martyred Lincoln, also at the time of the Grand Review.

James W. Moody is the sixth in the family above named, and was born near Mt. Gilead, Morrow Co., After the war Dr. Moody engaged in the practice of his profession in Locke, Elkhart County, Ind., remaining there till 1869, when he attended the In- diana Medical College at Indianapolis. Being Ohio, Sept. 18, 1837. Ile was a child three years of age when taken by his parents to Indiana, the | journey being made by team, and the family camp- ing out en route. Ilis father's was the first log | graduated from this institution in the spring of

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1870, he resumed his practice in Locke, remaining till 1872, when he went to Bremen, Marshall County, giving the citizens of that place the benefit of his professional services till the fall of 1878.

Feeling that there was still much to learn in the realms of medical science, and that his practical ex- perience had fitted him for a more thorough under- standing of that which is taught in schools, he took a course of lectures at Butler University, in Indian- apolis, and was graduated there in the spring of 1879, having the honors of his class in that institu- tion, as he previously had at the Indiana Medical College. He continued his professional work in Indiana until September 1884, when he removed to Antigo, Wis., and opened an office there. During his first year his practice amounted to $2,500, his arduous labors necessitating a rest on his part.

In the spring of 1886, Dr. Moody came to Marys- ville, Kan , and thence to Fairbury, where he prac- ticed until the fall of 1887, opening an office in Randolph, Riley County, on Sept. 20. Since tak- ing up his abode here he has been very snecessful in building up a large practice in and about the city. His office is situated on Main street, and he owns a residence and lots, with a barn, in a pleasant part of the town.

The marriage of Dr. Moody was celebrated in the Hoosier State in January, 1867. The bride, Miss Lovina N. Julian, who was born in Michigan, was at the time of their marriage engaged in teach- ing, and is a lady of high mental attainments and womanly virtues. Their union has been blessed by the birth of three children: Mildred I .. Chester L., and Gladys M. The parents were called upon to part with their first-born, who passed from eartlı in this place, her father's professional skill and the loving care of both parents, not being able to keep her from death's embrace. Her failing health had been the prime motive in the removal of the family to this State, but the change of climate proved un- availing. The surviving children of Dr. and Mrs. Moody are still at home.

Dr. Moody is not only thoroughly versed in medical and surgical science, but is also possessed of legal knowledge fitting him for practice as attorney- at-law, which he followed in Bremen, Ind .. for three years. He is a member of Farmer's Lodge No. 166,

A. F. & A. M., of Randolph, has been Worshipful Master, and has also taken one degree in the Chap- ter. Ile belongs to the G. A. R., and is a surgeon for the post at this place. Ile is a member of the Indiana State Medical Society. In politics he is a staneh Republican, and in the Hoosier State served as delegate to the State Convention four times. He belongs to the Presbyterian Church at Fairbury. Dr. Moody is a jovial gentleman, an easy and en- tertaining conversationalist, and his social manners combined with his education, professional ability and fine character, make him a very popular mem- ber of the community.

ETER J. STAFFORD. Upon the opposite page of this volume appears a portrait of this gentleman, who is one of the prominent business men of Leonard ville, Riley County, being engaged in the hardware business. Although he has been a resident of this town only a few years, he has established himself in the esteem of his fellow-citizens as a man of strict business integ- rity and upright dealings in all the paths of life.

Our subject is now in the prime of life, having been born in Warwickshire, England, Sept. 6, 1847, to Robert S. and Elizabeth (Smith) Stafford, both of whom were likewise natives of that kingdom on whose dominions the sun never sets. The family em- igrated to America in 1856, and settled in Washing- ton Co., N. Y., whence they removed in 1881 to Dakota Co., Minn. In 1863 another removal was made. this time to Johnson Co., Mo., and from there in 1871 to DeKalb County. the same State. Since 1878 they have resided in Jefferson, Neb.

In early youth the father of our subject became connected with the Congregational Church and commenced his noble work as a minister of that communion when only twenty-two years of age. His resolution to devote himself to the preaching of God's Word being once taken, nothing could induce him to swerve from his course, and he has contin- ued in his sacred calling from that time to the pres- ent, and only the future life can reveal the good accomplished. He is a highly educated man, and keeps fully up to the times in every respect, al-

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though six years past the allotted span of threescore and ten. Mr. Stafford traces his family back to the Stafford family of historic fame of England. The mother of Mr. Stafford, Elizabeth Smith, was born in 1815, and is still in the enjoyment of a fair degree of health and vigor. This excellent couple have had six children born to them, named respec- tively, William, John, Edward, Peter J., Emma and Anna.

The subject of this notice was reared in Minne- sota and Missouri, and received a common school education, which was not much to boast of, as the schools, especially in the latter State, were not very good, but young Peter had the benefit of his father's knowledge and profited by it in more ways than one. Books were scarce and expensive in those days, and a minister's library was not apt to contain any light reading, but the works that were to be found in such a collection could be depended upon for solid instruction. Since leaving the parental roof Mr. Stafford has continued the habit of reading as many works of value as he can con- sistently with his other duties. Indeed, it is neces- sary in this enlightened period to keep " booked up," and our subject is in nowise behind the age in this respect.

The early years of Mr. Stafford were passed where the same period of time in the lives of so many of our greatest and most successful men has been spent - on a farm-and he there learned much of the " various language which Dame Nat- ure is said to speak to him who, loving her, holds communion with her visible forms." His fine con- stitution, which has enabled him to successfully withstand the strain inseparable from a business career in this aggressive age of "rapid transit," is, no doubt, owing to the wholesome life of the farm which he led during the early period of his youth. Upon leaving the farm he engaged as a clerk at Stewartsville, Missouri, but after remaining there several years went in 1885 to Leonardville, Kansas, where he embarked in the hardware and implement business. This venture has proved very successful, and the firm is now Stafford & Lee. In addition to their place of business at Leonardville, they also carry on a similar store at Riley, in Riley County, and in both places are doing a lucrative

trade. Mr. Stafford is a self-made man, as he had no capital but his brain and good constitution to start with, but he is a well-made man and not offensively proud of his "maker" as are some who enjoy the distinction of being " self-made." He is an excellent business man, a thorough gentleman and a first-class citizen in this country where first- class citizens are not rare. He belongs to the A. F. and A. M. Lodge No. 235, at Leonardville, and in his political affinities is with the Republican party.

March 16, 1871, witnessed the nuptials of Mr.Staf- ford and Miss Julia A. Lee of Marysville, Missouri. Mrs. Stafford is a sweet, gentle Christian woman and a worthy companion for her husband. Their married life has been an ideal one and a brilliant example of the Divine wisdom of setting the "peo- ple of the earth in families." They have been mu- tually helpful in all respects and have shared their joys and sorrows and found consolation for grief at the same footstool of Infinite Love. Mrs. Staf- ford was born in Steubenville, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1853. and is a daughter of Rev. William D. and Nancy (Beatty) Lee, both natives of Ohio. Peter J. Staf- ford and his wife are the parents of seven children, whose names are, May, Robert L., Edith, Mary E., Rosco, Jolin and Dora. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford are active and efficient members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church at Leonardville, and stand high in the esteem of all with whom they come in contact. The poor have reason to remember their benevo- lence, and the penitent wrong-doer finds in their Christian charity a mantle to cover his former mis- conduct, and their faith and trust in his sincerity encourage him to press forward in the oftimes rugged path of righteousness.

OHN T. FOX, Postmaster at Linn, Washing- ton County, and member of the firm of Jones & Fox, coal dealers, has experienced a large share of the hardships of life. By dint of hard work he has at length succeeded in reaching comfortable circumstances, and his sterling qualities of character have won him respect and a position of some prominence in the community. He was

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born in Stark County, Ohio, Dec. 27, 1839, and was left motherless at an early age. He was thrown npon his own resources when quite young, and worked at from $6 to $8 per month. Being desir- ous of obtaining a thorough education he husbanded his means for that purpose, and had just started in High School with a brighter future opening before him, when the war broke out. He was of a patri- otic mind, believing in the free and equal rights of all mankind, and the early teaching of his mother had led him to indorse the principles of the Re- publican party and the rights of even the colored man, to liberty and freedom. When Ft. Sumter was fired upon, his blood boiled with indignation and patriotism, and in May he engaged from Ohio for special service in defense of the Umon.

On the 1st day of June, 1861, he was mustered into service as a member of Company G., 25th Regiment Illinois Infantry. He participated in many of the most bloody conflicts of the war, as well as in minor skirmishes and hard marches. The siege of Corinth, the battles of Perrysville, Stone River and Chickamanga, the Siege of Atlanta, and battle at Nashville were among the more notable of the contests in which he was engaged. At the battle of Stone River he received three wounds. A ball passed through his left side, a shell struck him in the right side, fracturing two ribs, and a ball bruised the fleshy part of his right leg below the knee. He was disabled for five or six months, and for gallant conduct was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He was also wounded at Chickamauga, being shot through the right arm. Mr. Fox not only suffered from wounds, but from illness, as a result of his devotion to his country. While in the service he was attacked by measles. from the effects of which his system has never re- covered. For this and the wounds, he is now draw- ing a pension. After a faithful and efficient service of three years and three months, Mr. Fox was hon- orably discharged and returned to civil life.

The years of life in camp and field had led the mind of our subject too far from his books for him to think of returning to school. He spent some time in rambling around, being led to this life not only as a financial measure, but because of the un- settled condition of his mind. In the spring of

1866 he settled down in Steuben County, Ind., where he bought a piece of timber land, which he attempted to clear and improve. The work was too hard for him, however, and he was obliged to abandon it. Inf the fall of 1870 he came to Wash- ington County and filed a claim on a homestead in Kimeo Township. The place consisted of 160 acres, being the northwest quater of seetion 7, and the patent for the same was signed by Rutherford B. Hayes. Mr. Fox removed to Linn in the spring of 1884, and engaged as a clerk in a dry goods store, still retaining ownership of his homestead. In Angnst. 1888, he was appointed Assistant Post- master and on the 11th of the following April re- ceived the commission of Postmaster. Mr. Fox served as Township Treasurer for three years, and in 1880, took the census of Sherman Township, (that township has since been divided).

The parents of our subject were Michael and Margaret (Grim) Fox, both natives of Columbiana County, Ohio. The father was a son of John Fox, of Pennsylvania, and on his mother's side traced his descent from Mr. Boston, a Revolutionary soldier. The mother was a daughter of George Grim, of Virginia, and member of one of the first families of that State. George Grim, although a Virginian, was opposed to the institution of slavery, and transmitted his opinions to his daughter Mar- garet. She in her turn transmitted them to her young son, although her husband was of pro-slavery belief. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fox were the parents of seven children, three of whom are now liv- ing. . They are our subject, William II .. and Mrs. Elizabeth C. McAllister, who resides in Stark County, Ohio. One son, George W., lost his life in the l'nion service during the battle of the Wil- derness. He was last seen by a comrade sitting by a stump, fatally wounded, as the Union army was on the retreat. When an offer of assistance was made him, he replied, " No, I cannot live long; save yourself." His body was never found or iden- tified, and his name belongs to that terrible roll " Lost in the Wilderness." Another son. Andrew .1., died in this county, Oct. 13, 1887. Ile was the owner of a farm one mile east of that of our subject.

The gentleman of whom we write is a member of

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the G. A. R. Post and was Commander here for three years. He is not identified with any elinrch organization here, but holds a letter from the Methodist Church where his membership has been. He is a stanch Republican, and although he takes no active part in politics is a firm believer in the doctrines of the party.

The wife of our subject bore the maiden name of Sarah J. Headley. She is a native of Mahoning County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Reuben Headley, deceased. The rites of marriage between herself and our subject were celebrated Sept. 20. 1866, and she has proven herself an admirable companion and helpmate. The maiden name of the mother was Louisa Harper. Her parents moved from Mahoning County, Ohio, when she was one year old and set- tled in Steuben County, Ind., where they were pioneers and in common endured the hardships of pioneer life.

M ARQUIS L. QUINN. The farming and stock-raising interests of Riley County have a stirring representative in the sub- ject of this sketch who may be usually found at his premises on sections 3 and 4, Sherman Township, his residence being on the latter. He came to this county in 1887 and purchased 400 acres of land, which is largely devoted to the raising of graded stock, Mr. Quinn usually keeping from seventy-five to 100 head of cattle. He is quite prominent in the affairs of his community, serving as Township Clerk, and has occupied other posi- tions of trust and responsibility. He is likewise prominently identified with the Christian Church.

Mr. Quinn is essentially a Western man, having been born in McLean County, Ill., April 17, 1860. His father, Sidney Quinn, was a native of Madison County, Ky., whence he removed. in 1851 to Illi- nois, where he spent the remainder of his life, dying when about sixty-six years old. lle was a farmer and stock-raiser and a member in good standing of the Christian Church. Politically, he was first a Whig and then a Republican. Ile married Miss Sally Boulware, a native of Madison County, Ky., and the daughter of John Boulware, who was also born in that State. The latter served as a Captain

in the War of 1812, and died in McLean County, Ill., when seventy-five years old. Mrs. Quinn is still living, making her home in Bloomington, Ill., and has about attained to her threescore years and ten.

To the parents of our subject were born the fol- lowing children : Narcissa, who died at the age of twenty-eight years; Mary; Lizzie, living in Concor- dia, Kan .; Benjamin, who died at the age of thirty- four; Thana, who died when twenty-five years old; Harriet, who died when thirty-four years old; Fanny, Marquis, George and Lilly, the latter of whom died when twenty-one years old. Marquis L. was the eighth child and was reared on a farm near Bloomington, Ill., receiving a practical educa- tion in the common-school. When twenty-four years old he was married, in 1884, to Miss Addie Jackson. Mrs. Quinn was born in McLean County, Ill., in 1863, and is the daughter of Lee and Mar- garet (Thomas) Jackson, natives of Kentucky and Maryland respectively. The Jackson family in 1863 removed to Illinois, settling in McLean County, where they now live, Mr. Jackson being engaged as a farmer and cattle raiser. The two sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Quinn, were Lee, who died when nine months old, and one who died un- named in infancy. Their only surviving child is Georgia, an interesting little girl just three years old, having been born Dec. 6, 1886.

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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 81

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

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