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I. ROBERT, lives single.
II. JAMES TATE, m'd Miranda B. Lewis, dr. of Judge D. P. Lewis. She d. Nov. 13. 1894. He is a prosperous farmer, four miles southeast of Platte City. Ch:
1. Wm. O. Tate (ii).
2. Dan'l Boone Tate, m'd Aug. 9, 1896, Ida B. Armstrong.
3. John W. Tate, m'd Etta Cole.
4. Tallman Tate.
5. Benj. F. Tate, m'd Aug. 29, 1872, Cyrena Sloan.
6. Darid Tate.
7. Jennie Tate, m'd March 14, 1875, Marcus A. Cox. d. S. Belle Tate.
III. NANCY J. TATE, m'd JJohn Boyd, who left her.
IV. ALEX. TATE, killed in a well.
V. MINERVA ANN TATE, i'd W'm. Allison, and lives in Kan- sas City. 5 ch:
VI. JOHN A. TATE.
June 16-Senator Benton spoke in Liberty against the resolu- tions passed by the Legislature.
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THE COCKRILL FAMILY.
June 19-Felix G. Cockrill, a merchant of Weston, died, and his widow, Elizabeth, administered, with Fielding Cockrill, giving bond for $30,000.
The father of the Cockrill brothers was Joseph Cockrill, of Maryland. He m'd Nancy Lucas, and removed to Fayette Co., Ky., and here the sons were born. The family removed to Howard Co., Mo., and thence to Randolph Co. Here Joseph, the father. died in 1826. His widow came to Platte, and died in 1853. In 1842 the three brothers came to Platte. Felix G. went into the mercantile business in Weston, and Fielding and Clinton settled three miles west of Platte City, on a splendid body of land. Ch:
I. FIELDING COCKRILL,
Born in Fayette Co., Ky., April 10, 1804; d. in Platte Jan. 28, 1852; m'd Sept. 3, 1834, Martha A. Chapman, b. April 6, 1806; d. Sept. 4, 1859. She was a dr. of Edmund Chapman, b. Jan. 3, 1764. Mr. Cockrill was tall and imposing in person, formal in address, deliberate in speech, and sound in judgment. After engaging successfully in various enterprises in Randolph County, Mr. Cock- rill came to Platte, and selected, three miles west of Platte, a fer. tile and beautiful farm, and was accumulating wealth, when death called him away. Ch:
I. EDMUND CHAPMAN COCKRILL, b. in Randolph Co. Feb. 4. 1840; d. at Kansas City Nov. 11, 1892, and buried at Platte City; m'd Feb. 3, 1863, Lucretia McCluer, b. Nov. 24, 1840; living in Platte City. She was a dr. of Maj. John H. McCluer and Ann MeGrew; and a most lovely woman. Mr. Cockrill was a gentleman of education, business quali- fications, and urbane address. He held the offices, suc- cessively, of treasurer and collector of Platte County. He was a zealous member of the Christian Church in Platte City, an elder of the church, and a superintendent of the Sabbath-school. He removed to Kansas City a few years before his death. His generous heart and liberal hand caused him to live beyond his income, and he left little more than a good name to his widow and children.
1. Emma. b. Feb. 25, 1864; m'd May 13, 1886, Archie R. Jack. b. May 20, 1855. Mr. Jack is a son of the late Alfred Jack, is cashier of the Platte City Exchange Bank, and is regarded as one of the best accountants in the State. He enjoys universal confidence and esteem. Ch: [@] Lucian M. Jack, b. March 23, 1887; [b] Archie C., b. Oct. 28, 1888; [c] Gordon L., b. Oct. 27. 1890.
2. Joseph Cockrill, b. Feb. 6. 1866.
3. Frank M. b. Dec. 24. 1869.
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4. Mattic L. Cockrill, b. March 7, 1872; m'd Jan. 1, 1895, Jas. T. Clark.
Mr. Cockrill served a term in Winston's regiment of Con- federates. He was a Knight Templar, and was buried with the honors of the order.
II. F. GRUNDY COCKRILL, b. March 23, 1847; d. Oct. 28, 1879; m'd Oct. 18, 1866, Cynthia Tribble, b. Nov. 23, 1849; living at Tracy. He was a man of engaging address, gentle man- ners, and much beloved for his amiable disposition. He received a finished education at Bethany College, Va., and, from 1872 until his death, he was the senior member of the banking firm of Cockrill & Co., at Platte City. We were friends, and met daily in our respective duties; and when cut off by death, I paid him a poetic tribute, from which I copy a stanza :
We grieve not if the fruit-tree die,
Before it blooms, or after bearing;
But o'er its lovely flowers we sigh,
If rudely crushed by hand unsparing. Farewell! the flower so harshly crushed In heaven is now in beauty blooming:
Farewell! the lamp that feebly flushed Is now the throne of God illuming.
His children :
1. Lizsie M. Cockrill, b. July 24, 1876; m'd Nov. 23. 1887. John A. Bryant. They live in Kansas City.
2 Clarence L., b. Oct. 8, 1869.
3. Nellie M., b. March 17, 1873; m'd Oct. 1, 1891, Arthur Meads.
4. Grundy, b. Oct. 10, 1878.
5. Cynthia (Genie), b. Oct. 6, 1876; m'd Oct. 29, 1895, Andrew B. Fish.
III. WILLIAM F. COCKRILL, b. March 5, 1851 ; m'd Oct. 3, 1872, Helen Cockrill (cousin). b. July 11, 1854. dr. of Clinton Cock- rill. Their ch:
1. Walter Cockrill, b. Oct. 25, 1880.
2. Coates, b. Oct. 27, 1884.
Mr. Cockrill became intemperate, was divorced, and now lives in Chicago.
II. CLINTON COCKRILL,
Born in Fayette Co., Ky., April 10, 1810; m'd Sept. 29, 1836, Mary E. Coates, b. April 25, 1822, dr. of Judge Thomas P. Coates, of Randolph Co., Mo. Both are living at Platte City. Mr. Cockrill learned the hatter's business, but never engaged in it. He also tried merchandising with success, in Randolph Co., Mo. In 1842 he came to Platte, with his brothers, and settled three miles west of Platte City. He purchased a large tract of land, which he dis-
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tributed among his children. He is the largest capitalist in the county, and is still wealthy, though he has advanced his children largely. He loans money on real estate, makes his office in the Exchange Bank, and, though hard of hearing and of defective sight, manages his large estate with judgment and success. His insight into character is remarkable, and his judgment is so pro- found that he is seldom deceived. The aged couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1886, and on every birthday of the father the whole family gather around their parents. Mrs. Cockrill yet seems a young woman. Mr. Cockrill depends upon his own judg- ment in all his dealings. He never formed a partnership, and has but seldom had a lawsuit. Ch:
I. EMMA COCKRILL, b. Oct. 1, 1845; m'd Nov. 25, 1862, John W. Spratley. They live in Leavenworth. Emma is now a fresh, hale, and hearty woman, and though moving in the highest sphere of society, is zealous in every good work. She graduated at Prof. H. B. Todd's Academy, and by read- ing and by literary association keeps up with the learning of the day. She has traveled extensively, and has seen much of the world. Mr. Spratley has a turn for financial schemes, and has profited by his superior judgment and acumen. Ch:
1. John Spratley, Jr.
II. THOMAS G. COCKRILL, b. Oct. 3, 1849; m'd Nov. 22, 1870, Bettie Chesnut, b. May 25, 1852, dr. of Judge Wm. Chesnut. After receiving a good education, Mr. Cockrill became a member of the banking firm of Merryman, Paxton & Cockrill. in Platte City, and was cashier for the house. But he're- moved to a fine farm, five miles east of Platte City, and is engaged in raising stock. He is generous and honorable, and enjoys universal esteem. Mrs. Cockrill is a lovely woman, beautiful in person and fascinating in her man- ners. Ch:
1. Dr. Chesnut Cockrill, b. Sept. 14, 1871; m'd Sept. 23. 1896, Nellie Oaks.
2. Ida. 3. June Cockrill, b. April 10, 1878. 4. David. 5. Grundy. 6. Lucetta. 7. Narbonne.
III. FIELDING (FEDE) N. COCKRILL, b. Dec. 4. 1851; m'd March 18, 1880. Dora B. Moore, dr. of John.
IV. HELEN C. COCKRILL, noticed above, m'd April 16, 1891. Byron Woodson, a young lawyer of finished education and superior acquirements. He practiced in Platte City and St. Joseph, but is now on the ancestral farm of the Cock- rills. Ch:
1. Jarris Woodson.
V. CLINTON BARTLETT COCKRILL, b. Sept. 11, 1862; m'd Nov. 3, 1887. Mary McFarland. (See.)
TI. ELLA MAY COCKRILL. b. Dec. 24, 1865; m'd Feb. 11, 1885, John T. Mason, b. Nov. 4, 1860. He is a man of native mind
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and solid acquirements. He is an amateur in photography, and keeps an office in Platte City. He has erected a spa- cious and costly residence near Platte City, and the old people, parents of Mrs. Mason, live with their daughter. Ella May is a small, sweet, pure, and lovely woman. Ch:
1. M. M. Mason, b. March 9, 1887.
2. Emlie Mason, b. Jan. 22, 1889.
III. FELIX G. COCKRILL,
Born in Fayette Co., Ky., Dec. 27, 1811; m'd in 1842, in Randolph Co., Mo., Eliz. Oxley; came on to Weston, and engaged in the dry goods trade. He d. June 19, 1849, leaving an estate of $20,000, which was divided between his widow and his brothers. The widow m'd Aug. 10, 1852, Perry Keith, and died, leaving no child by either husband. Mr. Keith m'd 2d. March 19, 1856, Mrs. Emma Mulhurn, née Boyd.
SENATOR BENTON.
June 18-Senator Benton spoke at Platte City, in support of his appeal to the people from the Jackson resolutions, passed March 10, 1849, intended to instruct Benton out of the Senate. In his circuit of the State, Benton appeared at Platte City. A stand had been erected, where Koster's Addition was subsequently laid off. The town was full of people opposed to Benton. At the stand there were only two or three hundred. Representative Wilkerson, who had voted for the resolutions, took a prominent place, immediately in front of the speaker. I was reclining on the grass, in the rear, conversing with Col. J. W. Reid, who had just returned from the Mexican War. Suddenly, Benton's voice rose to its highest pitch, and Col. Reid instantly sprang to his feet, and dashed to the stand. I followed, and found him standing at Ben- ton's side, with two revolvers in hand, and two more at his sides. Wilkerson having pronounced some statement of Benton's "a lie." the latter was pouring bitter denunciation on the treasonable Legislature, and pointing the finger of scorn and the voice of im- precation upon the pale and crouching form of Wilkerson. Ben- ton was severe in his denunciation of Judge Birch, and brought charges for which a suit of slander was instituted, but which never came to trial.
June 21-William Brown, a merchant of Platte City, having died, James W. Denver was appointed administrator. Mr. Brown left a widow, who still lives in Kansas City, and a dr .. Laura V. Brown, who m'd Feb. 2, 1860. A. Milton Johnston, son of Capt. R. D. Johnston. Ch: 1, Milton : 2, Robt. D .: 3. Albert L.
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ALEX. ROSS.
June 22-Alex. Ross having died, Andrew Tribble adminis- tered. Bond, $4,000. He m'd Jane Stewart, dr. of Arch. Stewart and Elizabeth Tribble, a sister of Andrew. Mrs. Ross had two ch: 1, Wm. A. Ross; 2, Sue Ross. The latter was a lovely and accomplished lady. She m'd A. L. Reneau, who d., leaving two children. Jane, the widow of Alex. Ross, m'd John Smith, who died, leaving a widow and one child. The child died, leaving the real estate to its mother, Jane Smith, who m'd Z. A. Washburn, and died, leaving the Smith land to descend to Wm. A. and Sue Ross, who sold it.
BRIDGE OVER BEE CREEK.
A new State road having been opened on a straight course from Platte City to Weston, H. L. Wilkerson is appointed commis- sioner to construct a bridge over Bee Creek.
A hail-storm injures hemp. The Missouri River is high, but not out of its banks.
JULY.
July 1-The State road from Weston to St. Joseph, by way of De Kalb, is opened.
July 17-James H. Stockton having died, Martha Stockton is appointed administratrix. Bond, $1,000.
PRICES.
At the sale of personal property by the administrator of Alex. Ross, stock brought the following prices: Cows, $6 and $9; horses, $10, $18, $30, $50; oxen, per yoke, $13, $35, $36, $40; steers, $6,$8,$9.
AUGUST. THE ELECTION.
Aug. 6-A special election: The Legislature has established a probate court for Platte County, and has made the office of assessor elective. Jas. Kuykendall is chosen probate judge, and E. M. Dobson assessor.
Phoenix Lodge, No. 30, I. O. O. F., buys property in Weston.
II. L. Wilkerson agrees to build the bridge across Bee Creek. on the direct road from Platte City to Weston, for $2,200.
Aug. 15-Tim Dowling and John Lafferty contract to build the pier under the Platte City bridge, for $2,100.
Aug. 23-Under the act of March 10, 1849, the county court lays off the county into 63 road districts, and appoints an overseer for each.
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SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 3-The county clerk is ordered to hand over to the pro- bate judge all probate papers, and to make certified copies for him of all probate records. This was done in a slovenly manner. The records are without an index and of little value.
Sept. 5-The Odd Fellows are ordered to vacate the upper and east office of the court-house, that it may be used as a probate office. Amos Rees is also ordered to vacate the upper and west office.
The Methodist Church on Lot 3, Block 33, of Platte City, is now complete, and is used for worship by all denominations. A bar of steel is suspended at the door, and is struck with a hammer, as a bell.
Thos. Herndon is enrolled as an attorney.
Sept. 21-Shubal Allen is enrolled.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 6-Hinkle, Holladay, Goff & Warner buy of Estill & Woods the Union Mills and a large body of land.
ALLEN McLANE.
Oct. 9-Allen MeLane d. on his way to California, at the age of 31. He was one of the rising young men of Missouri. He was a son of Dr. Allen McLane, of Wilmington, Delaware, and Cath- erine, dr. of John W. Reed, a signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. He was a nephew of Hon. Lewis McLane, minister to England. He was b. in 1818, and came to Platte in 1842, after extensive travel in Europe. With E. S. Wilkinson, he started the Eagle, the first paper published in Platte. He m'd March 25, 1844. Jane Kay, dr. of George. She was born April 3, 1827; d. in 1895. He became a warm supporter of Senator Benton. He was ap- pointed register of the State land office at Savannah; but his appointment, for political reasons, was rejected by the State Senate. But President Polk subsequently appointed him register of the United States land office at Plattsburg. This position he resigned to emigrate to California. Thos. Birch succeeded him as register. Only one child survives:
I. GERTRUDE McLANE, b. Dec. 13, 1844; m'd Jan. 3. 1872. Levi Allen Hurst, son of Rev. Thos. Hurst. He was b. Oct. 8. 1840, in Ross Co., Ohio; came with his parents to Platte. and settled near Ridgely. He is honored for his intellectual acquirements and religious walk. His wife is beloved for her Christian graces and exemplary deportment. Ch:
1. Jennie Hurst, b. in Oct., 1873.
2. Thos. A. Hurst, b. Sept. 22. 1879.
3. Lissie Hurst, b. Ang. 10, 1882.
Mrs. Allen MeLane m'd 2d. N. E. Wilkinson. (See.)
Oct. 13-Rev. W. H. Thomas buys the Rupe farm of 320 acres. in T. 53. R. 34.
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Oct. 16-Col. John E. Pitt buys the N. W. { of Sec. 1, T. 52, R. 35.
NOVEMBER.
Vor. 1-Judge Chinn, of the county court, having resigned, James B. Martin is appointed. And Judge Wood having resigned May 4, Judge Rogers is appointed. And Judge Barnett having re- signed June 3, Gen. Thompson Ward is appointed to his place. The court is now: Martin, presiding, with Rogers and Ward. associates.
Nov. 28-Owen & Estill sell their business property in Weston to Wm. H. Bell and Shelton J. Lowe, for $10,000.
DECEMBER.
Dec. 31-The California emigration is the distinguishing fea-' ture of the year 1849. From three to four hundred of our most - enterprising citizens fell victims to the gold fever. One-half never returned, and that half did well or died from home. The other half returned, broken in fortune, but satisfied with adventure.
MARRIAGES NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED, 1849.
January 25, J. H. Surratt m'd M. J. Spratt.
February 1, Perry A. Duncan m'd Hannah Butler.
February 12, H. J. Moody m'd Malinda Hawn.
March 20, Jesse Cox m'd Margaret I. Bonnell.
March 23, Jas. Drais m'd China Richardson.
April 29, John Menton m'd Mary W. Barbee.
May 20, Charles Tompkins m'd Polly Lovelady.
A LIST OF PREACHERS.
Who Ministered in Platte, from 1837 to 1850, with Dates of Arrival and of Church Connection.
Allen, Jesse, 1840. Cumberland Presbyterian.
Allen, Moses, 1840; R. H., 1846
Allen Thos., 1842. .
Archer, Singleton, 1843.
. Baptist.
Alkins, John, 1842.
Barker, Abner. 1849
Barker, Jas., 1842. . Methodist Episcopal.
Baxter, W. R., 1848. .
Bowers, Henry, 1849 . Baptist.
Brooks, D. G .. 1847. . Baptist.
Burnett, Glen O., 1842 Christian.
Burruss, Phil. J., 1842 . Baptist.
Callerman, John. 1847 Christian. Caples W. G .. 1848.
Methodist Episcopal.
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Chandler, G. W., 1844 . Methodist Episcopal. Cline, Mat., 1844
Cox, Jas., 1838. Christian.
Davis, Claib, 1847 Cumberland Presbyterian.
Devlin, Jos., 1846. . Methodist Episcopal.
Dryden, C. F., 1843.
Evans, J. M., 1843.
Fanning, Jos., 1841.
Farmer, Samuel, 1846.
Gregory, J. D., 1843
Grooms, Joel, 1842.
Methodist Episcopal.
Guthrie, Wm. A., 1847
Heath, John, 1842.
Methodist Episcopal.
Heath, Stephen P., 1842
Methodist Episcopal.
Herbert, Chas. D., 1847
. Presbyterian.
Holland, R. W., 1846
Holt, D. R., 1839.
Presbyterian.
Jordan, R. H., 1843.
Kavenaugh, Wm .. 1839
Lanear, W. P., 1844
Lewis, Byran, 1839
Linville, John, 1839.
Methodist Episcopal.
Lovelady, Jas., 1839
Lowe, S. J., 1846. .
Baptist.
McCreery, Ben, 1848. Cumberland Presbyterian.
McQueen, J. B., 1843.
Methodist Episcopal.
Marvin. E. M., 1848.
. Methodist Episcopal.
Miller, Richard, 1844.
Oliphant, Sam'l, 1847 Christian.
Payne, A. H. F., 1843. . Christian.
Perry, John T., 1842.
.Methodist Episcopal.
Redman, W. W., 1840
Methodist Episcopal.
Renick, Henry, 1840. .
Richardson, Manoah, 1844. .
Rush, Wm. M., 1848 Methodist Episcopal.
Scott. Robt .. 1845. . . Presbyterian.
Simpson, Wm .. 1839
Smith, R. H., 1844. . Cumberland Presbyterian.
Snelling. Vincent, 1841.
Steele. O. C., 1839 Christian.
Talbott. A. M .. 1843
Turner, Thos .. 1839.
. Baptist.
Tutt, John A., 1846
Christian.
Vaughn. L., 1840. .
Methodist Episcopal.
White, Luther. 1845. .
Williams. A. P., 1848
. Baptist.
Williams, Isaiah, 1848.
. Baptist.
Love, G. W., 1847
Markham, T. B., 1841
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Wilson, J. D., 1846.
Wilson, Joshua, 1847. . Methodist Episcopal. Woodward, G. S., 1849. . Presbyterian.
Wright, Edward, 1846. Presbyterian.
1850. OFFICERS.
Governor, A. A. King; Congressman, W. P. Hall; Repre- sentatives, H. L. Wilkerson and A. M. Robinson; Circuit Judge, S. L. Leonard; Circuit Clerk, Ira Norris; County Justices, Martin, Rogers, and Ward; County Clerk, D. P. Lewis; Sheriff, M. N. Owen; Assessor, E. M. Dobson; Treasurer, Jas. S. Thomas; Pro- bate Judge, Jas. Kuykendall; Surveyor, Israel May; Public Ad- ministrator, Jacob Swope.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-Almond, Baldwin, Clark, Denver, Gardenhire, Herndon, Norton, Pitt, Lawson, Spratt, Thomas, Wilson, Rees.
Physicians-Baldwin, Callahan, Marshall, Shrock, Wallace.
Merchants, etc .- Black & Dickson, Fleshman, Fox & Brooks, Johnston Keith, Johnston, McCausland & Branham, Murray & Freeland, Thos. Metcalfe (postmaster), Shrock & Jack, Green. Gaines, L. Ramey, Townsend, Paxton & Callahan, Remington & Kuykendall, Ferrier, Martin & Ritner.
At Weston: Bird, Burnes, Doniphan, Tylee, Bonifant, Bowers. Ridley.
Merchants, etc .- Basye, Bell & Venable, Bell & Lowe, Belt & Murphy. Bowman, Briggs, Burnes & Bros., Holladay, Perrys & Young, Noble. Parrott, Raileys, Warner, Wood, Dye, McHolland.
At Parkrille: Aspling & Stephens, Burney, Arnold, Davis, Barnes, Crust. Ringo, Summers, Park.
At New Market: Armstrong. Bishop, Cartwright.
At Ridgely: Ellington, Phillips, Black.
At Farley: Stiles, Burnes & Co.
CENSUS.
Comparatire Population.
THE UNITED STATES.
1810. . 7,239,881
9,633,822 1820. .
1830.
.12,866,020
1840 ..
17.069,453
23,191,876 1850
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THE STATE OF MISSOURI.
1810.
20,845
1820.
66,557
1830
140,455
1840
.383,702
1850. .
.682,044
PLATTE COUNTY.
1840.
8,913
1850.
16,845
PLATTE COUNTY BY TOWNSHIPS, 1850.
Carroll
392
1,824
Green.
471
2,12:
Lee. .
340
1,454
Marshall
420
1,823
Pettis. .
459
2.494
Preston .
142
1,128
Weston.
625
3.150
White ..
13,996
Colored . .
2,849
Total. 16,845
Towns: Parkville, 309; Platte City, 411; Weston, 1,915. Produce of Platte County, 1850: Hemp, 4,355 tons; wheat. 129,067 bushels; corn, 1,814,287 bushels.
JANUARY.
Jan. 1-William M. Paxton and H. B. Callahan form a part- nership, buy the store of Jas. H. Johnston, and continue his busi- ness of general merchant.
The Bethel M. E. Church organized. The original members: 1. Richard Babcock; 2. Serelda Babcock; 3. Lucinda Babcock; 4. Jose Elkin; 5. John Flannery; 6, Winifred Flannery; 7, John Hatfield: 8. his wife; 9. John Keys; 10, his wife; 11, W. H. Kim- sey; 12. Susanna Kimsey.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 1-Frederick Starr, a Presbyterian minister from Rochester, N. Y., settles in Weston, as pastor of the Presbyterian Church. He was an outspoken Abolitionist; and during the border strife he fearlessly promulgated his principles, and built up, at Weston, a strong anti-slavery party. His life was often in danger from mob-violence. In the midst of the excitement, he thought it prudent to remove to St. Louis. He traveled east, and was lionized by his party. He visited Weston during the war and was kindly received. He died in St. Louis Jan. 8, 1867.
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Feb. 6-L. D. Bird buys for $5,905 a large bottom farm of Lewis Burnes, in T. 52, R. 35. Burnes goes west.
Feb. 16-Dr. G. W. Bayless, of the Louisville Medical School, removes to Missouri, and buys of G. B. Sanderson a large farm (Hazlewood) on the road between Weston and Platte City, for $8,000.
MARCH.
March 9-Pleasant Ellington gives a site for a church to the Methodists of Ridgely.
March 18-W. J. Norris buys a farm, including the site of Tracy, and builds the brick house now owned by Judge Talbott.
March 22-Capt. Andrew Johnson buys a farm three miles east of Platte City, and builds the Carmack brick house.
AARON OSBORN.
Aaron Osborn, of New Market, d. in Holt Co .; hewas a cabinet- maker ; m'd Sarah Harker. Ch:
I. MALINDA, m'd John Chambers.
II. ELIZABETH, m'd Wm. Gan.
III. CAPT. AARON F., m'd Winnie A. Merchant, widow of Thos. 6 children.
IV. JOHN W., m'd Julia A. Armstrong.
V. SARAH, m'd Wm. Lewis, son of Jesse.
APRIL.
April 5-Dr. E. C. Redman settles at Platte City.
The last of the Martin family, except his son James, goes to Oregon.
Holladay & Warner send out to Salt Lake a consignment of $150,000 of goods.
WILLIAM T. WILLIAMS.
April 12-William T. Williams d. near Barry. He was b. in Pittsylvania Co., Va., June 5, 1806; m'd in Ky. Olive M. Shelton, b. Dec. 24, 1805. They came in 1843. Ch:
I. SARAH F. WILLIAMS, m'd W. F. Hobbs, and went to Kansas.
TI. JAS. W. WILLIAMS, b. April 19, 1833; m'd Jan. 28, 1862, Sarah F. Drennon, b. Sept. 14. 1841. Ch:
1. Robert Williams, m'd Ola Hughes, dr. of Robert, a son of William S. 2. Alice. i'd Win. Moseby. 3. Wm. A. Williams.
III. EMILY A. WILLIAMS, m'd J. L. Hamlet, and removed to Kansas.
IV. HENRIETTA. m'd Nathan Edans.
V. JOHN W. WILLIAMS. i'd Sarah E. Williams. 9 ch.
TT. CHAS. A. b. Feb. 3. 1844; m'd Nov. 14. 1881, Ella Henry. Live near Barry.
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COUNTY FINANCES.
1. Jessie O. Williams. 2. Cora E. 3. Asle C. 4. Sarah . VII. VICTORIA, m'd Willis Redman.
Geo. S. Park this year erects the stone hotel in Parkville. which, in 1875, he gave to Park College, and was known as No. 1. until 1893. It was then remodelled and rebuilt, and a stone tablet says it shall be known as "Woodward Hall" in honor of Rev. Geo. S. Woodward, the founder of the Parkville Presbyterian Church.
CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTS.
April 15-1. Jas. Adkins and brothers: 2. N. C. Boydston ; 3. T. J. Carson; 4, R. P. Clark: 5. Clint. Cockrill; 6. T. J. Keller: 7. Abe Hartman: 8. W. C. Hatton; 9, Dr. F. Marshall; 10, Pres. McDon- ald; 11, M. N. Owen; 12, Thomas Ramey; 13, Lewis Ramey; 14. Daniel Stagg: 15, Jeff. Thompson; 16. Robert Thompson, and others, visit California. Did any of them bring back more than they took away?
MAY.
COUNTY FINANCES.
Receipts.
$4,838.35
Poor-house Fund. .
285.71
Internal Improvement Fund.
626.95
Warrants drawn. .
9,928.12
Overdrafts.
.$4,177.11
Purpose of Expenditures.
Bridge at Latan. .
479.00
Bridge at Platte City. .
300.00
Bridge at Skinner's Mill.
700.00
Bridge at Sugar Creek .
827.00
Bridge at Bee Creek.
1,250.00
$3.556.00
Other roads and bridges
1,016.00
County Justices
213.00
County Clerk.
856.00
Assessor.
219.00
Circuit Clerk .
8.00
Jail. .
266.00
Poor and poor-house.
825.00
Probate office.
208.00
Sheriff .
475.00
Sundry purposes
2.286.12
Total. $9.928.12 Principal of Township School Funds. $23.880.39.
Revenue Fund. .
$5.751.01
1850, MAY.
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CHOLERA.
Assessment.
Slaves, 2,045, assessed at. 714,195.00
Money and notes. 287,639.00
Real estate.
1,684,710.00
Total. $2,686,544.00
County levy on $100, 40 cents.
May 9-Upper Bee Creek bridge reported finished.
May 10-Compass Lodge, No. 120, A. F. & A. M., chartered at Parkville.
JUNE.
June 3-Judge W. B. Barnett, having resigned as county jus- tice, disappears, much to the mortification of his friends and creditors.
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