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May 8-Judge Almond buys Jesse Morin's half of the Platte City Water Mills, and 300 acres of land, at $12,000.
May 11-Jas. B. Martin resigns as county court justice, and R. P. Clark is appointed to the place.
May 21-Abraham Miller having died, Nancy Miller qualifies as executrix.
JUNE.
June 9-Ridgely incorporated, with Ben Smither, R. W. Chinn, Jos. Edwards, Jas. Dodd, and O. Clark as trustees.
June 14-John L. Darst having died, Maria L. Darst is ap- pointed administratrix. Bond, $8,000.
June 17-A public meeting in Parkville to consider the Ne- braska bill in Congress. W. H. Summers is chairman.
June 18-H. B. Branch attacks E. S. Wilkinson on the street, in Weston. They are parted and no damage is done.
June 19-Mordecai Oliver, nominee of the Whigs for Congress, speaks at Weston.
June 20-The small coin has all left the country, and "shin- plasters" are issued by merchants, redeemable when $5 is pre- sented.
June 21-Gen. Winfield Scott nominated at Baltimore for President by the Whigs.
WEBSTER OWENS.
June 24-Webster Owens having died, David Fleming admin- esters. Bond, $2,500. He m'd Mrs. Delilah Denny. They lived in Pettis Township. Ch:
I. HARVEY, went to Kansas.
II. WILMOUTH OWENS, m'd Josiah Higgins (ii). (See.)
III. JOHN OWENS, m'd Roberta Hopkins, née Thatcher. Ch: 1. Hayden Ourens. 2. Henry. 3. Zana.
4. Joseph, m'd Edna Owens.
IV. MARY ANN OWENS (Pop), m'd Marion Andrews.
V. GRANVILLE L. OWENS, b. in 1818 in Rockcastle Co., Ky .; was killed June 28, 1885, by his house falling on him in a terrific storm. He m'd 1st, Eliz. Owens, née Denny, widow of David Owens; and she was the mother of his children. He was a farmer, and a worthy justice of the peace for eight years, Ch:
1. Louisa Orrens, m'd Jos. Tennison. She d. leaving : ["] Edward Tennison.
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2. William N. Ourens, b. Dec. 28, 1853; m'd May 15, 1879, Eliz. Martin, dr. of Thomas and Louisa, b. in 1856. Ch: [4] Arthur Owens; [b] Jesse; [{] Hubert; [d] Celia; [€] Dela.
VI. LANKFORD OWENS, m'd Lehaza Myers, dr. of Hiram.
VII. CYNTHIA ANN OWENS, m'd Jas. T. Riley; b. March 10, 1837; d. Dec. 6, 1881. She was his second wife.
1 John W. Riley, b. Jan. 18, 1860; m'd Dec. 24, 1882. Margaret E. Moore, dr. of James, and sister of Turner. Ch: [@] Ruby; [b] Myrtle; [r] Cynthia; [d] John; [€] babe.
2. Mary J. Riley, b. Nov. 11, 1862; m'd April 23, 1882. Dan'l L. Sample, b. March 29, 1856. Ch: [a] McClel- land, b. July 13, 1883; [b] Henry, b. April 7, 1885; [€] Homer, b. Aug. 3. 1886; [4] Noah, b. Nov. 30, 1890. James T. Riley m'd 1st, Jan. 14, 1866, Margaret Higgins, dr. of Josiah (ii), both dead. Ch:
3. Cora B. Riley, m'd Edward Butner. Ch: [{] Lilian Butner; [0] Flora; [] Charles.
4. Robt. H. Riley.
5. Jas. M. Riley, m'd Sept. 1, 1888, Alice Thorp.
6. Ada Riley. 7. Albert M.
VIII. EDNA OWENS, m'd Jos. Thatcher.
IX. MALINDA OWENS, b. in 1831; m'd Nov. 11, 1849, Luther Calvin Thatcher, b. Oct. 24, 1824, a son of Hayden Thatcher. I am well acquainted with Mr. Thatcher, and regard him as an upright and honorable citizen, and a sincere Christian. Children:
1. Mary F. Thatcher, b. Nov. 11, 1850; married and died childless.
2. W. H. Thatcher, b. Oct. 14, 1852.
3. Callie Thatcher. m'd Wm. Greening. Ch: [{] Malinda; [b] Jesse.
4. Wallace A., m'd Mamie Bowman. Ch: [{] a girl. Live in Kansas.
5. Latha M. m'd April 24, 1880, JJohn Roberts.
6. Tabitha, m'd John Branham.
7. Melissa Thatcher. 8. JJohn A. 9. Geo. A. 10. James. X. DAVID N. OWENS, m'd Elizabeth Denny. He died, and she m'd 2d. G. L. Owens (above).
THE "ARGUS."
June 25-I have before me a copy of the Weekly Platte Argus. published at Weston June 25, 1852, by Wilkinson & Adams, at $2 per year ; 7 columns, 22 inches.
CONTENTS.
T. H. Starnes, Parkville, June 8, declines the Democratic nomination for representative, made the 7th inst.
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OFFICERS.
The address of M. Oliver, nominated by the Whigs at Gal- latin, dated Richmond, Mo., June 9th.
Dr. J. H. Stringfellow locates at Platte City June 9th.
Emigrants to California who had passed Fort Kearney: 10,236, up to May 25th. Much sickness prevailed among them. Eleven steamboats advertised in the Argus.
Prof. H. B. Todd advertises his closing exhibition at Cam- den Point, for July 3d.
The exciting topic of the day is the division of the Democratic party between Birch and King, for Congress, and Oliver, Whig. (Oliver was elected.)
JULY.
July 8-Spalding & Rogers' circus at Platte City. At Wes- ton on the 9th.
AUGUST. THE ELECTION.
Governor, Sterling Price; Representatives, H. Brooks, J. W. Forbis, J. B. Martin; Senator, A. M. Robinson; Circuit Clerk, W. C. Remington; County Clerk, P. R. Waggoner; Sheriff, L. Shep- ard; Treasurer, W. Christison; County Justices, Duncan, Layton, and Clark; Assessor, Rush McComas; Coroner, Noah Beery.
The Congressional Vote of the District: M. Oliver, 7,598; J. H. Birch, 4,399; King, 4,107.
For President: W. Scott (Whig), 1,386,578; F. Pierce (Dem.). 1.601,474; John F. Hale, 156,149.
ORVILLA PACK.
Orvilla Pack having died, Chas. Turman administers. Bond, $6,000. He m'd Sarah McClain, née Price, of Harrison Co., Ky. They came to Missouri in 1837, and settled near Ridgely. He died in June, 1852, and his widow in 1883. Ch:
I. SUSAN MARY PACK, m'd Lawson Rogers, of Buchanan. She is now a widow.
II. WILLIAM PACK, of Gardner, Kansas, m'd Sennie Lasuer. III. HENRY M. PACK, a merchant of Edgerton, m'd 1st, April 8, 1875 Melissa Gustin ; b. Feb. 17, 1855, dr. of Alfred. She d. March 16, 1880, leaving :
1. William. 2. Nettie.
Henry M. m'd 2d, May 21. 1885, Mollie Kasine.
IV. RICHARD W. PACK, b. in Platte Sept. 24, 1842; m'd Jan. 8. 1870. Susan V. Dale, b. Oct. 31. 1852, dr. of Thomas. She is a lovely Christian lady. Mr. Pack has been sucessively farmer, merchant, hotel-keeper, miller, constable, and sheriff. He was a soldier in Capt. Chrisman's company. of Winston's regiment, and saw hard service. After the war.
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he drove a team on the plains; returning, he went to Bu- chanan County, thence to Clay, and finally settled in Platte. In 1875 we find him at Parkville. In November, 1884, he was chosen sheriff by a vote of 2,785, against 935 for Coch- ran; and he was re-elected in November, 1886, by a vote of 2,558, against 817 for Graden. He made an excellent offi- cer, and by his generous nature and unassuming disposi- tion has made many friends. He has been burned out three times, and has but little left, yet he enjoys unbounded credit. He is now a merchant at Tracy. Ch:
1. Orrilla Pack (ii), b. Nov. 20, 1870; m'd Feb. 10, 1893. Nettie Dziubon.
2. Byron Pack, b. Oct. 4. 1872. 3. Annie, b. Jan. 23, 1878.
4. Harry Pack. b. June 31, 1881. 5. Willie. b. Dec. 7. 1883.
JOHN SANFORD OWENS.
Aug. 7-John Sanford Owens died near Camden Point. Dan- iel & Montgomery administered, giving bond for $20,000. He was a son of John Owens and Nancy Sanford, and was born in Virginia in 1800. He removed to Henry Co., Ky., and there married Har- riet B. Moore, who died in December, 1860. They came to Platte in 1845, and settled near Camden Point, on a large farm. Mrs. Owens survived her husband, and died in December, 1860. Ch:
I. NANCY OWENS, m'd Rev. James J. Daniel. She died, and Mr. Daniel removed to Gentry Co., where he died.
II. POLLY ANN OWENS, m'd in 1844. Geo. Montgomery, in Kentucky. He was a son of Adam Montgomery, who came from Scotland. They came to Platte in 1845, and settled near Camden Point. Ch:
1. Harriet Montgomery, d. in Noy., 1865; m'd Boom France. No children.
2. Adam Montgomery, m'd Samantha France. sister of Harriet's husband. They live in Buchanan. Ch: [@] Adam Montgomery; [7] John S., m'd Sonora France. No children.
3. Geo. F. Montgomery, m'd Bettie Coyle. Live in Bu- chanan.
4. Florence, i'd Cy. Coyle, nephew of Bettie, Gentry Co. 5. Hall Montgomery, m'd Ollie Anderson. No ch.
III. JOHN THOS. OWENS, b. in Henry Co., Ky., Sept. 19. 1835: came with his parents in 1845; m'd Feb. 26. 1861. Minerva 1. Dean, dr. of John B. Dean, a well-educated and accom- plished lady. Mr. Owens is an intelligent and Christian gentleman, and active in sustaining the Orphan School at Camden Point. In 1882 he was elected collector of Platte. and was re-elected in 1884. No man possesses more the esteem and confidence of the people. He now owns the old homestead, and, with his son, is selling goods at Cam- den Point. Ch:
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1. Harriet Owens, b. Nov. 4, 1862; m'd Feb. 24, 1882, James G. Lewis, son of Isaac T. James, was b. May 14, 1859. Ch: [] Eula Belle Lewis; [1] Owens T. 2. Sidney M. Owens, m'd April 9, 1889, Dona Moore, dr. of Thomas. Ch: [@] Oclo Owens.
3. Andrew Bart. Owens, m'd December 14, 1892, Maggie Maupin, dr. of Thomas R.
4. Elis. Owens, m'd Sept. 17, 1890, Frank Bruce, son of John.
5. Lydia E. Owens (Lyda), m'd Oct. 28, 1896, Frank Hillix. 6. Frankie Owens.
IV. MAPLE P. OWENS, b. in Henry Co., Ky., Sept. 14, 1840; m'd June 28, 1866, Eliza Dean, dr. of J. B. Ch:
1. Nora Owens, b. Aug. 2. 1868; m'd Nov. 3, 1890, Jeff. Masoner, son of Geo. Ch: [@] Minta; [b] a babe. 2. James F. Owens. 3. Lela. 4. Susie. 5. Ella. 6. Maple P. (ii).
V. LEWIS F. OWENS, m'd Feb. 25, 1871, Mary E. Maupin, dr. of Thomas R. Ch:
1. Mabel. 2. Frank. Live in Nodaway County.
Dr. William Jewell, founder and promoter of the college that bears his name, died at Liberty, Mo.
JOSEPH MARTIN.
Aug. 9-Joseph Martin having died, Brightberry Martin. his son, administered. Bond, $10,000. He was a brother of Zadock Martin, but of kinder disposition and gentler manners. He was a native of Kentucky, and in 1800 married Nancy Brown, born in May, 1781. In 1837 they came to Platte, and settled near Park- ville. Children :
I. BRIGHTBERRY MARTIN. b. in Kentucky May 15, 1811; d. in Platte April 29, 1890; m'd Feb. 22, 1835, Eliz. Willis, b. in Estill Co., Ky., Feb. 23, 1818; d. July 15, 1889. They had three daughters, who married and died, leaving children. (See Jane Martin.)
II. BETTIE A. MARTIN. m'd Alvin Ross.
III. ISAAC MARTIN.
IV. STEPHEN MARTIN.
V. SARAH MARTIN. m'd Thos. Harrington.
VI. MALINDA MARTIN, m'd H. C. C. Gray.
VII. GREENBERRY (ii), i'd Eliz.
VIII. FRANKLIN MARTIN.
IX. RHODA. m'd F. Y. Flannery. (See.)
In the partition proceedings of Joseph Martin's estate (Cir- enit Court Record F .. p. 552) his widow is called Rhoda.
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GEORGE MARTIN.
Aug. 30-George Martin having died, Jas. H. Layton et al. qualified as executors, giving bond for $40,000. He married Mar- garet Lamar. Mr. Martin was a wealthy and influential citizen of Marshall Township. Ch:
I. ALPHONSO L. MARTIN.
II. EVALINA, i'd Win. MeKay. Live in Colorado.
IV. ELIZABETH, m'd Jones. She died, leaving:
1. Eraline Jones. 2. Susan A. 3. Minerra. 5. Kate.
IV. ELIZA A. MARTIN, i'd Hiram Lovelady; i'd 2d, Chas. W. Spencer.
V. GEORGE W. MARTIN, dead.
VI. JOHN W. MARTIN, b. in Missouri July 31, 1836; m'd May 29, 1856, Sarah Lamar. Ch:
1. Chas. A. 2. Robt. L. 3. Geo. D.
4. Nellie J., m'd Bela Oliver.
5. Myrtle L., i'd JJohn Layson.
6. Joseph L., b. May 12, 1873.
VII. MARSHALL L. MARTIN. VIII. MATILDA ANN.
John Swaney buys Lots 7 and 8, Block 30. Platte City, and erects a brick residence, now owned by J. Zarn.
SEPTEMBER.
Sept. 1-Finch & Smith are now issuing the Reporter. a Whig paper, at Weston.
HENRY BOYDSTON (ii).
Sept. 27-Henry Boydston (ii) having died, July 27. 1852, his widow, Mary, administered, giving bond for $6,000. Henry mar- ried Mary (Polly) Holland. She died March 6. 1866. He was a son of Henry Boydston (i), who died in Platte. Children of Henry (ii) and Polly:
I. BEN BOYDSTON, m'd in 1867, Mat. A. Borden, dr. of John. He lives in the northeast part of Platte, and is wealthy and influential. Ch:
1. Dr. Marrin C., graduated at Louisville Medical Col- lege in 1895.
2. Weighman M. 3. Vanderer. 4. Cora E. 5. June E.
6. Thos. H. 7. Ben F. 8. Martha E. 9. Sue Boydston. II. ELIZABETH BOYDSTON, m'd March 10. 1853. John S. Hol- land, son of Thos. Ch:
1. Mary Holland, i'd Lee Worthington. Ch: [{] Thos .; [b] Bessie.
2. Fannie Holland. m'd James Kitchen. Ch: [@] Fred. III. JAS. N. BOYDSTON, b. Nov. 28, 1833; living; m'd Eliz. J. Holland, dr. of Thos. Ch:
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1. Thos. H. Boydston, m'd March 3, 1880, Kate Lott. Ch: [@] Harry L. Boydston; [b] Jennie; [c] Georgia; [d] Holland; [€] Lon.
2. Mollie Boydston, m'd March 3, 1880, G. W. Shafer, of Clinton. Ch: [@] Bessie.
3. J. Frank Boydston, m'd Mollie Carrington, dr. of W. T. Ch: [@] Geo. Boydston; [b] Essie; [c] James.
4. Alice Boydston, m'd Feb. 18, 1883, John Shafer, son of Ben.
5. Ella Boydston, m'd John Ray, son of George. Ch: [@] Jennie; [1] Essie; [c] Aytch; [d] Estelle B. IV. THOS. S. BOYDSTON, living; m'd Sue Stone, dr. of Strode. Children:
1. Henry.
2. Rush Boydston, m'd Nov. 8, 1893, Robt. M. Dulin.
3. Thos. D. 4. Birdie.
5. William B., m'd Nov. 24, 1896. Lilly Johnson, dr. of Henry. 6. Strode.
V. LAURA BOYDSTON, m'd June 20, 1862, R. True Davis, b. in Buchanan in 1837; d. in St. Joseph Dec. 14, 1894. Ch:
1. Mattie, m'd W. H. Whimple.
Laura died, and Mr. Davis m'd 2d, her sister,
VI. MARY BODYSTON, who survives him. Ch:
2. Mrs. R. L. Beaumont, of Chicago. 3. R. M. Davis.
4. R. True Davis (ii). 5. Willie. 6. Nannie.
Mr. Davis resided, for years, at New Market; went to St. Joseph, engaged in the milling business, and, as a miller, possessed a world-wide reputation; twice elected county collector, and in 1878 was chosen State senator. He took an active part, as a Democratic politician, and was untiring in building up St. Joseph.
VII. CROW BOYDSTON, m'd Wm. Smith.
We have given above only the posterity of Henry Boydston (ii); but he had brothers:
II. WILLIAM BOYDSTON.
III. THOMAS BOYDSTON.
IV. WESLEY, killed in the Civil War.
V. SAMUEL BOYDSTON, m'd Mahala Potter, niece of Sam'l. 1. Annie, i'd Dec. 16, 1844. W. A. Mitchell, son of Robt. B.
2. John H., m'd Ellen Payne.
3. Wm. Boydston, b. Nov. 26, 1857 ; m'd Oct. 26, 1880, Mollie ('hinn, dr. of Elijah. Ch: [] Lee Boydston ; [7] Eli- jah: [{] Pearl; [d] Zula M .; [€] Juanita.
OCTOBER.
PHILIP BELLIS.
Oct. 2-Philip Bellis having died, Mary Bellis administered. Bond. $10,000. They lived above Iatan. Ch:
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I. JAMES BELLIS, m'd Margaret Bellis (cousin). Ch:
1. Mary, m'd Jas. Holman.
II. ELLEN BELLIS, m'd W. H. H. Brown. Ch:
1. Luther. 2. Agnes. 3. William.
III. BARTON BELLIS, m'd Jane Brown, sister of W. H. H., and dr. of Carlisle. Ch:
1. Henry. 2. Carlisle. 3. Christine. 4. Elley.
5. Samuel. 6. Benj. 7. Dillard. 8. Amanda. 9 Alrin. Oct. 4-New Market incorporated, with Eph. Hill, James Dod- son, Wm. Singleton, Thos. Allen, and Jac. Adamson trustees.
Oct. 19-Thos. J. Keller having died, G. W. and JJacob Kel- ler (ii), administered. Bond, $14,000.
JACOB KELLER (i).
Who lived and died in Lexington, Ky., was the progenitor of the family in Missouri. Eight of his children came west, and four settled in Clay, and four in Platte. Ch:
I. JAMES M. KELLER, i'd Bettie Dillingham. Ch:
1. Mary E. Keller, i'd Jas. Adkins, of Liberty. 4 ch.
2. Pauline Keller, m'd Jas. D. Harper. 3 ch.
3. Amanda Keller, m'd - Bogy.
II. THOMAS J. KELLER, i'd Eliz. Kay. Ch:
1. Jacob Keller (ii), m'd Mabel Fry, dr. of John M. Ch: [@] Tillie.
2. Mary Mag. Keller, i'd Feb. 3, 1852, David Farra. Went to Oregon.
3. Nannie Keller. m'd Elisha Cravens. Ch: [{] Alice.
4. Sarah Keller, m'd Joseph Johnson, of Kentucky.
5. John R. Keller (ii), b. Feb. 23. -; d. July 26, 1889: i'd 1st, Dec. 7, 1854, Nancy Swaney, d. Feb. 22, 1869. dr. of John. No ch. John R. m'd 2d. May 2, 1872. Sophia Ellington, dr. of Pleas. W. Ch: [{] Mollie Keller; [1] John R. (iii); [] Thos. Keller. John R.'s (ii) widow, Sophia, m'd 2d, Jan. 6. 1892. Jesse Brashear.
III. JOHN R. KELLER (i), b. in Jessamine Co., Ky., Dec. 18, 1812. He settled in Clay, and represented our senatorial district in 1874-78, as a Democrat. He was highly esteemed as a gentleman and statesman. He m'd June 6. 1833, Eliza Faulconer, dr. of Nelson and half-sister of W. K. Faulconer.
1. Elisabeth Keller, i'd Noel Brooks, of Clay. Ch: [@] John Brooks; [b] William; [] Mamie; [d] Thos .; [e] Buder; [f] Charles Brooks.
2. Sarah Keller, m'd JJohn D. Harper, brother of Jas. D. (above). Ch: [@] Eliza Harper: [b] John; [] Dixie; [d] Irene; [€] William.
3. Geo. N. Keller, m'd a dr. of Dan'l Bell. 4 ch.
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1. Thos. J. Keller (ii), m'd a dr. of John Story. 4 ch.
5. Jos. F. Keller, m'd Ella, dr. of Campbell Kay. Ch: [{] Campbell Keller; [b] Lizzie; [c] Sallie; [d] Chas.
6. Martha Keller, m'd Lon Adkins, brother of D. J., of Clay. Ch: [@] Lela Adkins; [b] Robert; [c] Polk; [d] Church Adkins.
IV. G. W. RICE KELLER, d. in Aug., 1864; m'd Mary Hampton. Their children :
1. Sarah F. Keller, b. Aug. 27, 1840; m'd Nov. 3, 1859, Asa L. Smith, b. June 13, 1836; d. July 9, 1893. He was an intelligent, enterprising, and wealthy farmer. After the war, he removed to Platte City, and joined his brother, Geo. W. Smith, in a drug store, which he continued until his death. He was president of the Bank of Platte City, and was zealous in promot- ing the interests of the Camden Point Orphan School. He was a man of thought, and all his enterprises were ordered with sound judgment. He built a spa- cious and costly mansion in Platte City, and died as the last nail was driven. The widow lives with her only surviving child, in Platte City. ["] Gustavus W. Smith, b. Dec. 25, 1861; lives with his mother. He was cashier of the Bank of Platte City, and sub- sequently of the Exchange Bank. He continued the Platte City drug store of his father until Jan. 1, 1895, when he sold out to Throckmorton,
2. Martha Keller. m'd Thomas R. Smith, bro. of Asa. They live in New Mexico. Ch: [@] Lula; [b] Eunice; [c] Sallie; [{]William.
3. Elisa Keller, m'd S. J. Kirtley. Ch: [@] Raymond; [b] E. B. Kirtley (ii); [€] Fannie; [d] Zadie; [€] Ora; [f] Charles Kirtley.
4. John D. Keller, m'd March 27, 1878, Annie M. Boydston. Ch: [@] Rice Keller; [1] a babe.
5. Ella Keller, m'd Robert Hughes, son of Wm. S. No ch.
6. Geo. Keller. d. March 23, 1889. aged 53; buried in Platte City.
7. Jeff. D. Keller, i'd Sept. 4. 1880, Mary F. Deetz. They live in Buchanan.
8. Mary L. Keller, m'd Philip Kirtley. Live in New Mexico.
V. NANCY KELLER. b. April 13, 1803; m'd Feb. 11. 1824, Major JJames Bradley, b. in Kentucky. Feb. 10. 1798; d. in Platte Sept. 16, 1869. He was a son of Thos. Bradley, and grandson of Robert Bradley, an emigrant from England in 1766. For many years he was a prominent figure in the civil and military affairs of Platte. He lived on the Cam- den Point road. three miles north of Platte City, and his house was the headquarters of Southern soldiers during the
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war. He was short, heavy, and full of life, spirit, and patriotism. Ch:
1. Martha Ann, dead. 2. Mary E., dead.
3. Thos. K. Bradley, m'd June 12, 1853, Lou Lincoln, of Clay.
4. John H., m'd Rose Perkins, dr. of William.
5. Joseph, now in California. 6. Zadie, dead.
7. Nallie, i'd Sept. 13. 1870, John Berry Hays: Ch: ["] Mabel.
8. Amanda, dead.
9. Era; m'd James Madding. Ch: ["] Maud; [b] Jas. Madding; [ ] Wilbert.
10. JJas. F. Bradley (ii), of South Dakota.
11. W'm. W. Bradley, of S. Dakota, i'd Nov. 8. 1883. Bes- sie B. Butchers.
12. Leland J.
13. J. Polk Bradley, now postmaster at Linneus, Mo., m'd Sept. 14, 1874, Mattie Sandusky. Ch: [{] Bessie.
VI. MARTHA J. KELLER. d. in Dec., 1858; m'd John M Haves. d. Aug. 12, 1857.
1. Sam'l K. Hayes, went to Texas.
2. Nancy, m'd Dr. Thos. L. Thomas (i). (See.)
3. Robt. B. Hayes, d. in July, 1863.
4. Mary JJane Hayes, m'd March 17, 1848, Wilford Middle- ton (his second wife), brother of John.
5. John M. Hayes (ii), d. Nov. 1, 1869; m'd Mary E. Kav. She lives in Camden Point.
6. Ann Elisa Hayes.
7. Frank B. Hayes, d. in May, 1869; single.
VII. SALLIE KELLER, b. Aug. 11, 1803, in Fayette Co., Ky .; m'd April 22, 1819, James Carson, b. in Ireland, Nov. 29, 1796: d. May 6, 1873. They came to Platte in 1840, and entered land near Camden Point; sold in 1852, and went to Clay, where Mrs. Carson d. JJuly 28, 1872, and her husband d. May 6, 1873.
1. Ann Carson, m'd Wilford Middleton (first wife). No children.
2. Magdalen Carson, m'd Wm. Thomason, of Clay. Ch: [{ ] Sallie Thomason, i'd Feb. 14, 1878, John I. Skill- man, b. in Platte Feb. 27, 1850. Mrs. Skillman is a lovely and accomplished lady. Mr. Skillman was educated at Wm. Jewell College. He is now a suc- cessful farmer, six miles north of Platte City. He is a son of the late Chris. A. Skillman and grandson of Senator Andrew Johnson. Ch: [1] Allie Skillman ; [2] Chris A. Skillman (in). Mr. Wm. Thomason has other children in Clay.
3. Thos. J. Carson, b. Feb. 19, 1832. in Kentucky ; came to Platte with his parents in 1840; m'd April 28. 1853.
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MARRIAGES.
Amanda Jeter, b. Aug. 27, 1832; d. Nov. 20, 1890. He m'd 2d, June 14, 1892, Mrs. Mattie Bywaters, widow of James H. Bywaters and dr. of Price Starks. She was b. in Scotland Co., Mo., Aug. 29, 1846. Ch: [{] Emma Belle Carson, b. Oct. 12, 1854; d. Aug. 30. 1873; she was the first wife of Charles H. Short- ridge, whom she married in Jan., 1871; [b] Jas. H. Carson, b. Jan. 20, 1858; [€] Chas. E. Carson, b. Dec. 15, 1860; [d] Luther L., b. Sept. 6, 1864; [€] Maggie, b. Jan 1, 1868; [f] Maud Carson, b. Feb. 26, 1871; m'd Dec. 27, 1888. D. D. Merchant, son of Sam'l; [9] Wil- lie, b. July 24, 1874; [h] Thos. J. (ii), b. June 2, 1877.
Mr. Carson is a gentleman of engaging manners, and is highly esteemed. He was elected assessor in 1852; was deputy sheriff for ten years, and the prin- cipal auctioneer in the county; he knows everybody. He owns the old Jeter farm, near Camden Point, and is deeply interested in the success of the Orphan School. He has served as deacon in the Christian Church for many years. Mrs. Carson is an educated. and charming woman.
VIII. ELIZABETH KELLER, m'd Wm. Wynn. Live in Clay.
1. Mary Jane Wynn, m'd Prof. Bradley.
2. Lottie, m'd Noll. 3. William. 4. Belle, m'd Dr. Miller.
5. Diddie, m'd Potter. 6. Fannie, m'd Reed.
7. Elizabeth Wynn.
NOVEMBER.
Presidential Vote: Pierce (Dem.), 1,585,574; Scott (Whig), 1,383,537; Hale (Free Soil), 157,296.
Nor. 3-David Maupin having died, Michie Maupin admin istered. (See.)
DECEMBER.
MARRIAGES IN 1852 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
August 19, Caleb Bailey married Jane Adkins.
August 29, B. S. Stanley married Hester Cox. October 19, A. G. Woodward married Reb. Woodward. December 9, John Houts married Elizabeth Osborn.
December 30. Wesley JJustus married Nancy J. Ralston.
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BUSINESS MEN.
1853.
OFFICERS.
Governor, S. Price; State Senator, A. M. Robinson ; Congress- man, M. Oliver; Representatives, Brooks, Forbis, and Martin; Circuit Judge, E. HI. Norton; Circuit Clerk. W. C. Remington; County JJustices, Layton, Duncan, and Clark; County Clerk, P. R. Waggoner; Sheriff. L. Shepard ; AAssessor, Jas. Carson ; Treasurer, W. Christison; Probate Judge, Jas. Kuykendall; Surveyor, H. N. Jenks; Coroner, A. L. Perrin ; Public Administrator, Jac. Swope; Circuit Attorney, Jas. Craig; Commissioner of Common Schools, .J. A. Headley.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-W. B. Almond, W. C. Baker, J. H. Baldwin, R. P. Clark, J. A. Headley, Thos. Herndon, H. Miles Moore. J. E. Pitt, E .O. Sayle. J. G. Spratt, John Wilson, Rees.
Physicians-Baldwin, Callahan, Marshall, Redman, String. fellow, Wallace.
Merchants, etc .- Ferrier. Fleshman, Fox & Brooks, R. D. Johnston & Keith, S. Johnston, Metcalfe (postmaster) & Bradley, Remington & Kuykendall, L. Rees, Paxton & Callahan. Richards, Townsend & Christison, Lutes, Elder A. P. Williams of the Baptist Church.
At Weston: Attorneys-Bird, Branch, Diefendorf, Doniphan, Lawson, Ramage. Tylee, Wolf, Wilkinson.
Physicians-Bonifant, Bowers, Fulton, Ridley.
Merchants-Basye, Brown. Belt & Murphy, Blanjour, Bran- ham & Norris. Briggs & Wilkinson, Deckelman, Cody, Devin, Doppler, Evans, Ferguys, Frank. Gillespie, Gist, Guenther, Knud- son. Lindley, McKown, Meyer, Mettier, Noble, Perrys & Young, Raileys, Strang. Tutt & Hood, Warner, Wilhite, Wood.
At Parkville: Aspling. Burnes, Burney, Davis & Arnold, Dale & Ringo, Kuykendall, Clardy, Crust, McDonald, Park, Patter. son. Richardson, Stoddard & MeComas, Summers, Woodsmall. Goodyear, Roberts, Silvey.
At New Market: Armstrong, Bishop. Cartwright, Drs. Wall- ing & Browning. Roberts & Ussary, Allen.
At Ridgely: Chinn, Clark, Black. Dodd. Sayle, Smither. Swope.
JANUARY.
Jan. 6-Dr. E. S. Clardy settles in Parkville.
Jacob Mettier buys property in Weston.
JAMES BURNES.
Jan. 16-James Burnes died at Buena Vista. Lewis Burnes qualifies the 15 inst. as his executor. Bond, $5,000.
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THE BURNES.
THE BURNES LINEAGE.
I. The first of the family of which there is reliable record was Campbell Burness (sic), sometimes written "Burnhies." He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, about 1718. His connection with the political troubles of 1745 brought about the confiscation of his property, and he fled to the mountains of Batlock, in Kincardine- shire, where he died, disappointed and disheartened. He was buried in the churchyard of Lochlea, near Alloway Mill, on the Doon. His children were left without means, a charge upon his younger brother, William Burness, whose wealth consisted chiefly of a noble and motherly wife, whose maiden name was Agnes Brown.
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