USA > Kentucky > Memorial record of western Kentucky, Volume I > Part 15
Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 | Part 17 | Part 18 | Part 19 | Part 20 | Part 21 | Part 22 | Part 23 | Part 24 | Part 25
ULRICK BEYER.
Ulrick Beyer, a successful farmer and stock-raiser of McCracken county, Kentucky, was born in this county in the year 1872, and comes of German ancestry. His parents, Fred and Susan (Smith) Beyer, were natives of Germany, the former born in 1839, the latter in 1843. Fred Beyer left his native land in, 1850 and embarked for America, thinking to find a broader opportunity for bettering his condition here than in the old home, and, on landing at New Orleans, came north to Kentucky and located at Paducah. Here he was engaged in farming the rest of his life. Hle arrived in this country with no capital whatever save his pluck and energy and determination to succeed, and at the time of his death, in 1894, his estate was valued at twenty thousand dollars. When he became a citizen of this country, Mr. Beyer chose the Republican
231
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
party, and cast his vote and influence with it the rest of his life. He was a member of the German Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Beyer, his wife, is still living in MeCracken county, where she is well known and highly respected. The brothers and sisters of Ulrick Beyer are Fred, a well known farmer of McCracken county ; Lizzie, wife of Henry Hliley, of Paducah, Kentucky ; Maggie, John, Henry and William, all of MeCracken county.
Ulrick Beyer received his schooling at Oak Grove, in his native county, and, following in his father's footsteps, took up farming as an occupation when he started out in life for himself, and in this he is meeting with that success which his earnest efforts merit. Mr. Beyer married, in 1901, Miss Lillian Hunt, daughter of John Hunt, a prominent farmer of MeCracken county.
JAMES T. REDDICK, M. D.
Dr. James T. Reddick, of Paducah, was born in Summer county, Tennessee, February 15, 1859. His father, Rev. James W. Reddick, was a native of Tennessee, and in early life was a farmer, but later a prominent and successful minister of the Primitive Baptist church. Dr. Reddick's paternal grandfather, John .A. Reddick, was also a native of Tennessee, a farmer and resident of Summer county and a member of the Primitive Baptist church. The maternal grandfather of our subject was John Parish, a Tennesseean and a farmer.
Dr. Reddick obtained a fair literary education. His youth was spent on the farm. At the age of nineteen he entered the medical department of the University of Tennessee, and was graduated from that institution when twenty-two years of age, receiving the honors of his class. Lo-
11
1
232
MEMORIAL RECORD OF
cating in Hopkins county, Kentucky, he practiced there till 1890, when he removed to Paducah, where he has gained. a large practice and risen to high rank among physicians and surgeons of the city.
He is a member of the Southwestern Kentucky Medical Society, the Kentucky State Medical Association and also the American Medical Association. He is also prominent in fraternal relations, being a mem- ber of the Masonic order, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and is a member of the Baptist church.
In 1881 he married Miss Willie Coleman, and the issue of the mar- riage are three children, namely, Beulah, Clifford and Willie.
WILLIAM CICERO EUBANKS, M. D.
William Cicero Eubanks, M. D., of Paducah, is a native Ken- tuckian. He was born in Pulaski county, January 30, 1868, a son of John W. and Lucinda (Floyd) Eubanks, natives of Virginia and Ken- tucky respectively. Dr. Eubanks is the youngest of a family of thirteen. At the age of twelve years he accompanied his parents and other mem- bers of the family to Lincoln county, Kentucky. The father being a farmer by occupation, his children were reared amid rural scenes. Having obtained a high school education, William took up the study of medicine in Danville, Kentucky, with Dr. E. B. Johns as his pre- ceptor. After taking the complete course of study prescribed by the Pulte Homeopathic Medical College of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated with the class of 1892, he practiced a short time in Stanford, Kentucky, but in the same year of his graduation he located in the city of Paducah. Here he soon gained the confidence of the people and
at Workil
./ Садвалка. л.б.
235
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
has risen to a rank among the successful and skillful physicians of west- ern Kentucky.
Dr. Eubanks is a close and constant student ; he has a large medical library and a well equipped office. Besides meeting with more than ordinary success in the general practice of medicine, he has given much attention to electro-therapeutics, and has secured the latest improved appliances for giving electric treatment.
He holds membership in the Southern Kentucky Homeopathic Medical Society, in the Kentucky State Homeopathic Association and in the American Institute of Homeopathy. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and of the Baptist church. In 1892 Dr. Eubanks married Miss Maud A. Wooley, of Rising Sun, Indiana, and they have one son, John Leslie.
M. K. SCOTT.
M. K. Scott, deceased, was for many years a prominent and emi- nently successful wholesale and retail hardware merchant of Paducah. ITe was born in the city of Louisville, August 17, 1832. He was a son of John and Martha ( Broaddus) Scott. His father was born in Chilli- cothe, Ohio, in 1794, and was reared and educated there, whence he re- moved to Louisville, Kentucky, when he was a young man. He learned the blacksmith's trade, and in Louisville did a flourishing business as a blacksmith. He was in business there for over fifty years. In 1865 he retired and left Louisville, and went to Paducah to live with his son, our subject. He died in the latter city in 1868. He was strictly a man of business, and cared nothing for politics, personally, but during the days of the Whig party he voted for the men and measures of that party.
236
MEMORLIL RECORD OF
Hle was a strong Union man during the period of the Civil war, but, being advanced in years and having served his country faithfully in his younger days as a soldier and Indian fighter and as a participant in the battle of Tippecanoe, in which he was wounded, Mr. Scott took no active part in the struggle between the states. He was of Irish lineage and was possessed of many excellent traits of character. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Martha Broaddus, was born in Culpeper county, Virginia, and was there educated. Coming to Louisville a young lady, she met and married John Scott. She came of an old and excellent Virginia family.
M. K. Scott, after attending the public schools of Louisville, learned the tinner's trade, at which he was employed at Louisville and New Orleans. In 1851 he took steamer from the latter city for Cuba, having tendered his services as a private soldier in the cause of Cuba against Spain. There were four hundred and fifty men in the party, and after ninety days they reached the island. His experience as a soldier in that cause of Cuba was one of hardships, narrow escapes and active fighting, and he would have met death at last but for the aid of the United States consul at Vigo, Spain, to which place they had been taken as prisoners of war. The United States consul secured release for him and others of his party and for them passage to the United States. Mr. Scott landed safely in New York, March 10, 1852, having left New Orleans August 1, 1851. He was thoroughly satisfied with his war experience, and de- termined to settle down to active civil duties of life. Returning to Louis- ville, he entered the employ of Bridgeford & Company, with whom he remained three years, at the close of which time he went to Paducah, where for seven years thereafter he was in the employ of Mr. E. R. Hart. In 1863 Mr. Scott embarked in the tinning and hardware business in
237
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
Paducah on his own account. He prospered, and as his business grew and his capital increased he finally began a wholesale business, and re- mained in the business till the time of his death, and the business has since been continued under the name of the Scott Hardware Company.
In July, 1857, Mr. Scott married Elizabeth Applegate. Their mar- riage was blessed by the birth of the following children : Frank, William, Elizabeth, Anna, Belle, Ruebie, Etta, Richard, and Irene. Harry and Walter are deceased.
As to politics, Mr. Scott was a Democrat, without political aspira- tions. He was a good business man, a worthy citizen, a faithful friend and a kind, loving and devoted husband and father.
J. N. RANDLE.
J. N. Randle, deceased, was for nearly a quarter of a century a prosperous and well known farmer of McCracken county, Kentucky, and was better known as "Curny" Randle. Mr. Randle was born in Ford county, Kentucky, in the year 1836; he went to Tennessee in early life, and in Montgomery county, that state, was united in marriage to Miss Mary Frances Johnson, a native of Montgomery county, the date of her birth also being 1836. In 1863 they removed to Kentucky and located on a farm in MeCracken county, and here Mr. Randle was engaged in agricultural pursuits the rest of his life, giving special attention to the raising of corn and tobacco. He soon ranked with the leading farm- ers of western Kentucky, and his honorable and upright life won him the confidence and respect of all who knew him. He was a Democrat, and always took a commendable interest in public affairs, but was never
238
MEMORIAL RECORD OF
what is called a public man. He died in 1887, and was laid to rest on his home place, in what is called the Randle burying ground.
Mrs. Randle, his widow, survives him. Their removal to Kentucky was three years after their marriage, which event took place in 1860, and here they reared their children, all of whom are respected citizens of MeCracken county, namely: Minnie, wife of James Walker, a farmer of McCracken county, Kentucky ; and Clint and Howard, both successful farmers, following in the footsteps of their honored father. Politically they are Democrats.
ALFRED C. MOORE.
Man's success in the world is not determined by the heights which he chances to occupy but by the distance between his starting point and the altitude he has gained, and he is deserving of most credit and honor who owes to his own courage, ambition and diligent effort all that he possesses and enjoys. Of this class Mr. Moore is a representative, for his advanced education-beyond what the public schools offer to all American youths-was obtained through his own efforts, his tuition being paid with money which he himself earned.
Mr. Moore, now successfully practicing law in Marion, was born on a farm in Crittenden county, May 6, 1864, a son of James A. and Martha A. (Bourland) Moore, who were likewise natives of Crittenden county, where they still reside. In early manhood the father followed farming. In 1882-3 he represented his district in the state legislature of Kentucky, and later became county judge, and since his retirement from that office has engaged in the practice of law.
Upon the home farm Alfred C. Moore was reared, and in the
1
239
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
schools of Marion obtained his preliminary education, which was sup- plemented by study in the Madisonville Normal. He engaged in teaching school for about six terms, beginning when he was eighteen years of age, and following the profession until he was twenty-four. In the meantime he took up the study of law in the office and under the direction of L. H. James, of Marion, and after being admitted to the bar in 1888, formed a partnership with his former preceptor, which continued for seven years. Mr. Moore has since been alone in business, and has a large clientage, his legal business being of an important nature. He is well versed in the various departments of jurisprudence, and presents his cause before judge or jury in a forcible manner, his deductions being logical, his reasoning sound. He served as county attorney in 1897 and was supervisor of the census for his congressional district in 1900.
In 1888 Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Sarah A. Stone, and their children are: Virgil Y., Alfred Orlin, James Homer and Neville. The parents hold membership in the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Moore belongs to the Knights of Pythias fraternity. He is an advocate of the men and measures of the Republican party, and frequently does active work in its behalf by delivering campaign addresses and in other ways. Keeping well informed on the issues of the day, he is able to support his position by intelligent argument, and is known as one of the leading advocates of the party. He has a wide acquaint- ance in the county of his nativity, and the circle of his friends is extensive.
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
William Henderson, who is filling the position of circuit clerk of Ballard county and resides in Wickliffe, was born on a farm in this county, March 18, 1869, and is a son of John E. and Celestia (Jenkins)
20
MEMORIAL RECORD OF
Henderson. The father was also born in Ballard county, and his parents were Thomas Francis and Mary Jane ( Dillon) Henderson, both of whom were born and reared in Virginia. Soon after their marriage they came to Kentucky, settling in Ballard county near Hinkleville, tak- ing up their abode upon a farm, about 1830. Thus casting in their lot with the pioneer settlers, they underwent many of the hardships incident to the frontier, and they also bore an active and helpful part in the early work of improvement and development. They continued to reside in this county mutil called to their final rest, and here they reared their family of five sons and six daughters, all of whom were born in Ballard county.
After reaching years of maturity John E. Henderson wedded Aliss Celestia Jenkins, who was also born in Ballard county, a daughter of Dr. T. J. Jenkins, while her mother was a Miss Terrell. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson began their domestic life upon a farm, and for several years he carried on agricultural pursuits. He then turned his attention to the grocery business in Cairo, Illinois, and also dealt extensively in tobacco. While residing there the mother died in 1879, being then thirty-seven years of age. The father afterward returned to Ballard county, where he spent his remaining days, dying here in 1803 at the age of fifty-six years. He voted with the Democracy, and at the time of the Civil war joined the southern army, aiding in defense of the Confederate cause. To him and his wife were born six sons, and two of the number are now living, the brother of our subject being John Henderson, who is now in the United States army, stationed at Key West, Florida.
Upon the home farm in the county of his nativity William Hender- son spent the days of his childhood and youth, and in the common schools acquired his education. During much of his life he has been in official
1
241
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
service, and has always been found most prompt and faithful in the discharge of the duties which have devolved upon him. When about twenty-one years of age he was elected constable of the Hinkleville dis- trict, and served as constable for a year and a half. He then resigned and went west, but soon afterward returned and engaged in clerking in a dry-goods store at Wickliffe. He was also similarly employed in Hazelwood for a time, after which he turned his attention to farming, which he followed for two years. He then again engaged in merchan- dising, this time in Barlow City, and in rooo he was elected circuit clerk for a short or half term, while in 1903 he was chosen to the position for a full term of six years, so that his incumbency will continue until January 1, 1910. He was elected on the Democratic ticket, having al- ways been an advocate of the party and its principles.
In 1894 was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Henderson and Miss Mollie T. Bishop, of Ballard county, and their home has been blessed with four children. Whatever success Mr. Henderson has achieved is due to his own strong purpose, untiring efforts, and in the county of his nativity, where he is widely known, he has gained the favor and friend- ship of a large circle of acquaintances.
FRANK M. FISHER.
Frank M. Fisher, who represents a family which has been among the most prominent in building up and promoting the industrial and business interests of Paducah, Kentucky, has passed all his life in this city and is now connected with some very important business and financial concerns of this part of the state.
He is the son of one of Paducah's pioneer citizens, J. G. Fisher,
١
242
MEMORIAL RECORD OF
who was born in Wurtemberg. Germany, in 1816. He remained there and received his education until he was eighteen years old, when, in 1834, he came to America, and in Philadelphia completed his apprenticeship at the baker's trade. He came to Paducah in 1836, which city remained his home till his death, and where he will always be remembered for his connection with the public welfare and the upbuilding of the city, espe- cially during the years of its growth to a city. He was a man of good judgment and enterprise, and in recognition of his worth was made a member of the first board of town trustees. He was later elected to the city council, and in 1863 was chosen mayor, which office he held for two consecutive terms, and in 1874 was again elected. He laid the foundation for many of the important improvements of the city, and most of the older portion of the city and the streets and sidewalks were constructed during his efficient administration. Following his last term as mayor he was elected city tax collector, and he discharged the duties of all these public offices in such a manner as to win the esteem of the citizens and reflect credit upon himself.
In 1842, Mr. Fisher was married to Miss Mary Greif, of Mc- Cracken county, and they had six children : George A., J. W., J. T., F. M., Mrs. W. F. Paxton and Miss Loutie. Mr. Fisher died November 17, 18go, and was buried in Oak Grove cemetery in the city of Paducah.
J. Will Fisher, the second son of Mayor Fisher, was born in Paducah, Kentucky, November 30, 1849. He was reared in Paducah, and grad- uated from Douglas University, in Chicago. He was at one time engaged in the wholesale grocery business in this city, and was afterward one of the leading brick manufacturers. Like his father he was prominent in public affairs, and took much interest in local politics. He affiliated with the Democratic party, and served several times in the city council
£
一
243
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
and school board, was county clerk for two terms, and circuit clerk for one term; was master commissioner of McCracken county for one term, and for one term was city council clerk.
Mr. Fisher was also prominent in the fraternal orders; was district deputy of the Kentucky order of Elks for one term, exalted ruler of Paducah Lodge No. 217 for one term; and was a Knight Templar Ma- son, an Odd Fellow and a Knight of Pythias. He was a very public- spirited man, and is regarded as one most prominent in the life of his native city.
He was married in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1875, to Miss Alice Hemmeller, of that place, and they had eight children: Harry. L., Charles W., J. G., Joe B., Frank, Mrs. James T. Leake, Irene aud Ger- trude. Mr. Fisher died October 5, 1900, and is interred in Oak Grove. cemetery.
Frank M. Fisher, the fourth son of J. G. and Mary F. Fisher, was born in Paducah, July 26, 1862, was educated in the public schools of the city and was graduated in 1877. Mr. Fisher has won pronounced success from a business standpoint, as well as in public life. In 1896 he established the Paducah Daily and Weekly Sun, which has the honor of being the only Republican newspaper that ever gained foothold in western Kentucky. He is now president of the Sun Publishing Company, of the Nortonville Coal Company, of the Kentucky Glass and Queens- ware Company, of the Brower-Fisher Company, and is interested in a number of other financial and commercial enterprises, besides being the owner of a large amount of real estate.
Mr. Fisher, who is a Republican in politics, thus departing from the traditions of the family, was appointed postmaster of Paducah on
244
MEMORIAL RECORD OF
February 16, 1898, and is now serving his second term, having been re- appointed May 15, 1902. December 8, 1887, Mr. Fisher married Mattie Venable, and has three sons, Harold P., Robert G. and William F.
ISAAC MOORE QUIGLEY.
Isaac Moore Quigley was born in Paducah, March 5, 1856, and for many years was a member of one of the leading law firms of the city, having been associated in the practice with his father, Q. Q. Quigley, under the firm name of Quigley & Quigley. His literary education was acquired in Racine College, of Racine, Wisconsin, after which he took up the study of law and was admitted to the bar. The practice of the firm was general and of a very important character. Not only in his profession did I. M. Quigley attain prominence, but in the halls of legis- lation he made for himself an honorable record. He served for two terms in the general assembly, and also occupied a place on the bench of the court of appeals, having been appointed to that position in 1894 to fill out the unexpired term caused by the death of Caswell Bennett, and was acting chief justice of the court for the term during which be occupied the bench. He died August 6, 1902.
WILLIAM DAVID GREER.
William, David Greer, senior member of the well known law firm of Greer & Marble, of Paducah, Kentucky, was born on a farm, near Fredonia, Caldwell county, Kentucky, September 22, 1834, a son of William B. and Evalina (Caldwell) Greer. His paternal grandfather was Moses Greer who was born in Pennsylvania and was of Irish ex-
N. A. Green
1
247
WESTERN KENTUCKY.
traction. He married Charlotte Peck, also of the Keystone state, and they settled, at an early day, near Salem, in Livingston county, Ken- tucky, and there their children were born, as follows: Moses, Aquilla P., William B., Lucinda, Anna, Thomas J. and Milton.
William B. Greer was reared in Livingston county and there at- tended school. llis occupations were diversified. He was a merchant and trader and also a scientific and successful farmer and stock-raiser. His life was mainly spent in his native locality, where he was favorably known, and he died in Texas at the age of seventy-six years. In political sentiment he was a Democrat. His religious faith was in the Presbyterian creed. His wife was born in Caldwell county, Ken- tucky, and was a daughter of David Caldwell, who belonged to the old and honored family of that name in Kentucky, which had been commemorated in the naming of the county. He was a successful and prominent farmer, and was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. The children born to William B. Greer and wife were the following: Dr. James A. Greer, of Milan, Kansas; William David; Jefferson G., a farmer of Livingston county, Kentucky; Robert, de- ceased; Callie, of Dexter, Missouri; Lou, of Mills county, Texas; and J. K., of Paducah. The mother of this family died at the age of seventy two years. Her mother was Catherine ( Davidson) Caldwell, a member of another old and prominent Kentucky family.
William David Greer was reared on a farm, and received his early education around the family hearth and in the little log cabin school- house in the vicinity of his home. At the age of nineteen he had the advantage of six months' schooling at a college in Paducah, and this closed his literary education. In early manhood he decided to enter the law, and while still following agricultural pursuits spent all his
248
MEMORIAL RECORD OF
spare time in the study of its complex problems. He subsequently went to Smithland, Kentucky, and there read law under the tutelage of Judge Samuel A. Kingman, who later served for fourteen years as chief justice of the supreme court of the state of Kansas. With this able and distinguished attorney, Mr. Greer formed a partnership at Smithland, which was dissolved a year later by Judge Kingman's removing to Kansas. Mr. Greer then entered into partnership with the late Wiley P. Fowler, and at a later period practiced alone. In 1874 Mr. Greer removed to Paducah, and here formed a congenial partner- ship with Judge James Campbell, which lasted until the latter was elected circuit judge. Another partnership was formed with Judge W. S. Bishop, which continued two years, or until he was elected circuit judge, but after a brief period of practice alone Mr. Greer became associated for eight years with William M. Reed, now Democratic nominee for circuit judge. After practicing alone for a time, Mr. Greer formed a partnership with William Marble, and thus came into being the legal firm of Greer & Marble, which has become well known through all the courts. Mr. Greer has been a life-long Democrat, but he has never aspired to public office. He is devoted to his profession and has made a success in its pursuit.
In 1858 Mr. Greer married Miss Alice Linley, who was born in Livingston county and was a daughter of Dr. Thomas Linley, a promi- nent citizen. Mrs. Greer died, leaving two children, Iola and Aldie. Mr. Greer's second marriage was to Miss Elmonia A. Epperson, of Frankfort, Kentucky, and they became the parents of these children : Grace, wife of Edward L. Atkins, cashier of the American-German National Bank of Paducah; Monia Virgie, wife of Charles S. Mocquot,
Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.