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I. ELIZABETH, m'd Dec. 5, 1839, Jonathan Owens. They live in Texas.
II. MINERVA MURPHY. III. JOSEPH, lives in Texas. IV. NANCY F. V. GEO. W. MURPHY. (See.)
VI. JOHN C. MURPHY, m'd Feb. 11, 1862, Lucy F. Jackson.
Dec. 20-Eugene Stochr having died, Frank Stochr admin- isters. Bond, $3,000.
JACOB PITTS.
Jacob Pitts having died, his widow, Hannah Pitts, admin- isters. Bond. $5,000. He married March 22, 1846, Hannah Burt, daughter of John (i) and sister of Capt. J. H. Burt. Mrs. Hannah Pitts married, second, Jack Doyle; and married, third, C. S. Bruce. She is now a widow, living opposite Leavenworth. Her children by her first husband:
I. JOSEPH R. PITTS, b. June 2, 1855; d. Oct. 8, 1892; m'd Mattie Pew. Ch:
1. Mattie Pitts. 2. Joseph.
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OFFICERS.
II. CHARLES H. PITTS, b. June 1, 1858; m'd Aug. 2, 1882, Sunie Oliver, dr. of Lem. T. Ch:
1. Claire. 2. Della. 3. Edna. 4. Minnie.
III. FRANKLIN PITTS, b. July 16, 1862; m'd Feb.24, 1897, Jen- nie Olvis. (For the Pitts family, see William Pitts.)
1863.
OFFICERS.
Governor, Ham. R. Gamble; Congressman, A. A. King; Senator, John Doniphan; Circuit Judge, Silas Woodson; Cir- cuit Attorney, J. P. Grubb; Assessor, Jas. A. Stone, Surveyor, vacant; Treasurer, R. Mat. Johnston; Examiner of Teachers, F. G. Gaylord; Representatives, John Wilson and H. J. Wolf; Circuit Clerk, Geo. W. Belt; Sheriff, W. T. Woods; Probate Judge, S. A. Gilbert; County Judge, Jas. H. Layton; County Clerk, D. P. Lewis; County Attorney, W. B. Smith; Public Ad- ministrator, W. M. Paxton ; Coroner, J. M. Mulkey.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-Baker, Clark, Boyd, Harrington, Herndon, Hollingsworth, Merryman & Paxton, Norton, Smith, Wilson.
Physicians-Baldwin, Guthrie, Redman, Wallace.
Merchants, etc .- Burge, Cochran (postmaster), Jenkins, Johnston & Son; S. Johnston, Richard M. Johnson, Jones, Likins, Murray & Freeland, Lutes, Young.
Lodges-No. 56, R. P. Clark, W. M .; Neb. 12, G. L. Moad, N. G. Newspaper, Conservator, Clark & Bourne, editors.
At Weston: Attorneys-Burnes, Carroll, Doniphan, Fulton, King. Lawson, McCurdy, Wolf.
Physicians-Beaumont, Bonifant, Boyd (dentist), Shortridge.
Merchants, etc .- Bell, Belt, Briggs, Conwell & Spencer, Dop- pler, Dye, Ellifrit, Goldstein, Kaufman, Matheny, Mettier, Mitch- ell, Noble, Perrys, Raileys, Rohring, Ringo (postmaster), Roney, Walker, Warner, Wood.
Newspaper-Platte County Sentinel, A. F. Cox, editor. Mayor-W. F. Yocom.
Court of Common Pleas-McCurdy, judge; Hood, marshal; Heriot, clerk.
At Camden Point: Hale (postmaster), Gaylord (president).
At Farley: Johnson, Mason, Meads, Smith, Swain.
At Parkrille: Bueneman (postmaster), Campbell, McDonald, Ringo, Summers, Wilson.
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THE SITUATION.
At New Market: Armstrong, Bishop, Cartwright, Tufts, Wells.
At Ridgely: Gustin, Sayle.
JANUARY.
THE SITUATION.
Jan. 1-The year 1863 was shadowed by clouds without a shaft of sunshine. The bloody banner of internecine strife waved angrily over the land. Every available soldier had gone to the front, or was skulking in Northern States. At home we were disarmed, and left a prey to marauding outlaws. Prowling murderers, by day, dressed in Federal uniform and bearing forged military orders, searched houses, barns, and stables for arms; and at night returned as "Red-legs" to rob and hang the people. The militia were active in suppressing "bushwhackers," but gave themselves no concern about thieves and murderers. I administered on three persons who were murdered by "Red-legs." In September the "Pawpaws" were organized by Col. James H. Moss. No "Red-legs" thenceforth troubled us. For a time we had peace and security. But Calhoun Thornton commenced re- cruiting for the South, corrupted the militia, and "bushwhackers" became as dangerous as the "Red-legs" had been. The sequel will show the disastrous end of Thornton's work. Courts did little or nothing. Hog cholera prevailed, but the season was propitious.
EMANCIPATION.
President Lincoln issued his second proclamation liberating slaves in all parts of the United States in open rebellion. The State of Missouri was not included, but in a short time the four- teenth amendment to the Federal Constitution was ratified, and it put an end to slavery throughout the Union.
The first snow of the winter fell to-day.
Prof. F. G. Gaylord takes the Camden Point Academy.
Ebenezer N. O. Clough and Wm. McN. Clough remove from Parkville to Leavenworth.
THOMAS J. WILSON.
Jan. 2-Thomas J. Wilson having died at Parkville, Chas. S. Wilson administers. Bond, $6,000. Thomas J. was a business man, and a partner of C. P. Summers in the mercantile line. His widow was Eliza. Ch:
I. ADELINE WILSON, m'd Thomas E. Mills.
II. THOMAS J. WILSON (ii), m'd March 19, 1863, Elizabeth Faubion. After she died, he m'd Tillie J. Wysong.
III. W. W. WILSON, was a business man of high standing in Parkville. His urbane manners and cordial address were the outgoings of a kind heart. After marriage, he went to
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Kansas City, and engaged in the real estate and loan busi- ness with success. I had much correspondence with him, and can testify to his strict integrity. He d. Nov. 25, 1888. IV. L. BRUCE WILSON.
V. CHARLES P. WILSON, m'd Fannie Campbell, dr. of Rev. W. C. Campbell, who had charge of this circuit in 1878-80. Mr. Wilson is traveling for several mercantile houses. Ch:
1. Fred Wilson. 2. Logan.
THE VINEYARDS.
Jan. 7-Jesse Vineyard having died, Mary S. Vineyard, his widow, administered. Bond, $20.000. Three of the Vineyards came to Platte, and settled on Pleasant Ridge. Their intelli- gence, wealth, and enterprise gave them a high position in civil and religious life.
I. JESSE VINEYARD, m'd Mary S. Owens, dr. of Nathaniel Owens, and a half-sister of the celebrated Sam Owens, of Independence. Her sister Nancy married John W. Vine- vard, and her sister Ella M. Owens married A. G. Williams. (See.) Mrs. Jesse Vineyard spent her later years in Wes- ton. where she died July 4, 1877. Ch:
1. John N. Vineyard, m'd Dec. 13. 1866. Emma Pence, dr. of Lewis. Sept. 30, 1872, he killed himself, taking poison.
2. Benj. R. Vineyard, m'd Emma Hogan. He is a success- ful attorney at Kansas City.
3. Mary Catherine (Kate) Vineyard, m'd Sept. 28. 1877. H. Clay Cunningham. b. in Kentucky Jan. 20, 1848. a son of Judge William E. Cunningham and Sarah Owens. They live on the old Vineyard estate, be- tween Platte City and Weston, and are engaged in rearing blooded stock. They have no children, but have adopted Miss Bettie Thorp, a lovely girl.
II. JOHN W. VINEYARD, m'd Nancy Owens, sister of the wife of his brother Jesse. They had children, but all are gone. III. BRICE W. VINEYARD, was a man of finished education. and built up Pleasant Ridge College, which afterwards continued under the presidency of Aller, Himrod. Bruner, and others, and was finally burned down.
Jan. 10-Col. James A. Price, now at Weston. requires Clark & Bourne, editors of the Conserrator. to give bond in the sum of $3.000. for their loyalty. The paper changes its tone. and compli- ments Col. Price in equivocal terms.
Jan. 31-Col. Jas. A. Price passed from Weston to Parkville. arresting 25 disloyal men, requiring bonds of them, and seized guns and ammunition secreted in the houses of George Roberts and others.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 1-The Missouri River is frozen over, and many slaves
22-
SHELBY DANIEL.
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secure freedom by crossing on the ice and enlisting in the Federal army.
SHELBY DANIEL.
Feb. 9-Shelby Daniel having died, Cynthia, his widow, ad- ministers. Bond, $6,000. He came from Kentucky in 1854, and settled four miles west of Platte City. He married in Kentucky, Cynthia A. Gordon, died in September, 1886. She was an aunt of Si. Gordon, and suffered severely during the war. Mr. Daniel was a social gentleman, and highly respected. Ch:
I. WILLIAM E. DANIEL, b. in April, 1834; m'd in Kentucky July 23, 1853, Allie J. Wright, dr. of Meredith, b. June 22, 1837. Ch:
1. Cynthia Daniel, b. March 14, 1857; m'd March 22, 1876, Chas. Marshall. Ch: [@] Edward H .; [b] Jesse B .; [c] Lewis; [d] Connie Marshall.
2. Mamie B. Daniel, b. Feb. 27, 1859; m'd Dec. 18, 1877. Hiram McComas. Ch: [@] Claude McComas, b. Nov. 29, 1880.
3. Armilda Daniel, b. Sept. 7, 1862; m'd March 1, 1882, Luther M. Rinehart. Ch: [@] Myrtle.
4. Fannie Daniel, b. Oct. 8, 1864; m'd Nov. 26, 1884, John W. Moore (see); 4 children.
5. Willie Daniel, b. Feb. 22, 1864.
William E. married second, January 1, 1889, Senie Fox. (See.)
II. JAMES H. DANIEL, b. in Kentucky Dec. 7, 1835; m'd May 10, 1866, Missouri Ann Flannery. (See.)
III. RANDALL G. (BOSS) DANIEL, m'd March 22, 1866, Sue E. Coons (see), dr. of Joseph.
IV. ARMILDA J. DANIEL, m'd Almanza Hon, a worthy Chris- tian and highly honored citizen. Ch:
1. Shelby.
2. Quincy Hon, m'd Nov. 13, 1878, Elizabeth Kimsey, dr. of W. H.
3. Ines Hon. 4. Lee Hon.
V. MARY L. DANIEL, m'd Edwin O. Wren. He d. in Feb., 1872. Ch:
1. Lillie Wren. m'd Oct. 13. 1890, Davis Ramey, of Ken- tucky. Ch: [@] Edwin O. Ramey (ii).
2. Mary E., m'd Oct. 13, 1890, Richard Oldham. Ch: [@] Olive M. Oldham.
WILLIAM T. DARNALL.
Feb. 10-William T. Darnall died at his home, three miles southeast of Platte City. He was a son of Daniel Darnell and Nancy Turpin, and was born November 25, 1800. He married, in Kentucky. Phobe Tatman, born in 1813 and died July 13. 1858,
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a sister of William Tatman. In the fall of 1853 W. T. Darnall, with his brother, Milton, and his brother-in-law, William Tatman, the Elgins, and others, came to Platte. He purchased a splendid farm, and was rapidly rising in wealth and influence, when his wife died. After a few years, he followed. He was a large and handsome man, of commanding presence and sound judgment. Children:
I. THOMAS RYLAND DARNALL, m'd July 14, 1863, Jane H. Miller, b. Feb. 25, 1842, dr. or Capt. W. J. Miller. (See.) He is in Colorado , and she in Platte City. He is a constant reader, and well informed in philosophy and science, in- teresting in conversation, and social in his habits. Ch:
1. Morse Darnall, b. April 23, 1864.
2. Floy Darnall, was lovely, and even fascinating, in her prime of womanhood; b. Jan. 19, 1867; m'd June 10, 1890, Rev. Claude Kelly, who was b. in Ohio in 1867, graduated at William Jewell College, entered the Baptist ministry, was remarkably successful in building up the Baptist Church at Leavenworth, and has established an honored name among his people. II. JAMES T. DARNALL, b. in Kentucky Jan. 16, 1830; m'd, about 1857, Anna Simmons, sister to the wife of Dr. J. H. Stringfellow. They live in Independence, Mo .; no children. III. LEE M. DARNALL, m'd March 18, 1875, Nannie Hon, dr. of Isaac. Ch:
1. Frank. 2. William I. 3. Herminia Darnall.
IV. AB. B. DARNALL, b. Jan. 23, 1846; m'd Nov. 15. 1868, Fannie Sisk, dr. of Robert. Ch:
1. William. b. Feb. 19, 1872.
THOMAS SMITH.
Feb. 14-Thomas Smith having died near Farley, Capt. Pres. Simpson administered. Bond, $20,000. He was born about 1798; married in 1820, Mary Manning, born February 28, 1803; died January 15, 1892, leaving 3 living children, 59 grandchildren, and 122 great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a merchant in Farley, and left a large landed estate, which was partitioned among his descendants. He was an urbane and well-educated gentleman. Children:
I. JOSEPH SMITH, d. in central Missouri, leaving children : 1. Mary E. Hunt. 2. Henrietta Stephens.
II. WILLIAM SMITH, m'd Elizabeth Tucker (both dead): children all dead.
III. THOMAS N. SMITH, b. Jan. 15. 1834 : d. Oct. 8. 1895: m'd 1st. in 1858, Mary Pitts, dr. of Sam. Ch:
1. James Smith. 2. Serilda .J., m'd Watson Winn.
Thomas N. m'd 2d. Jane Narramore. Ch:
3. Lawrence L. Smith. 4. Jane. 5. Thomas T.
6. William M. 7. Bertie R.
THE SMITHS.
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IV. EMALINE SMITH, m'd Capt. Pres. Simpson, d. in Sept., 1870. Children :
1. Letitia L. Simpson, m'd Capt. Thorning, of Weston.
2. Berry K. Simpson, m'd a Kinneman.
3. Elsie A. Simpson, m'd April 20, 1872, Dr. Alonzo T. Holt. (See.)
4. Jane Simpson, m'd Jan. 19, 1876, David A. Sloan, b. April 6, 1853. Ch: [@] William; [b] Annie; [c] Berry; [d] Stella.
5. Serilda Simpson, m'd Wm. Winn.
6. Victoria Simpson, m'd April 13, 1887, Ed. T. Stephens. Capt. Simpson possessed superior intelligence and good business qualifications. He was a merchant in Farley, and was a partner of Swain & Mason, in their Platte City store. He raised Company B, 81st Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia, and did much home service. He was genial in his disposition, and was beloved and trusted. He was a faithful elder in the Baptist Church, and sometimes preached.
V. SARAH SMITH, b. in 1828; m'd Enoch Porter. (See.)
VI. MARY (POLLY) SMITH, m'd Feb. 26, 1857. David R. Denton. Children:
1. Laura Denton, m'd Feb. 10, 1886, John R. Deal.
2. Sarah E. Denton, m'd May 8, 1881, Homer Cresap, b. Aug. 15, 1851. He was a successful teacher, but now has retired to a farm. Ch: [@] Edgar P. Cresap; [b] Joseph O. Cresap; [c] Mabel; [d] Robt. D. [e] Nina.
4. Kate Denton, m'd Sept. 8, 1888, Frank D. Downing; 3 children.
5. Lizzie Denton, m'd July 3, 1881, Francis Luther Har- rington. Ch: [@] Mattie; [b] Gaylord; [c] Walter; [d] Lizzie.
VII. ALSYE SMITH, b. Nov. 30, 1831; d. Oct. 27, 1879; m'd March 7, 1855, Zachariah Mills, b. Nov. 2, 1832. in Tennessee. His father, Henry Mills, was b. Feb. 14, 1805; d. Feb. 4, 1875. His mother was Martha Smith, b. Jan. 30, 1808. Ch:
1. William D. Mills, b. May 16, 1855; m'd Susan Babcock. (See.)
2. Frank N. Mills, b. April 17, 1858; m'd in Oct., 1891, in California.
3. David M. Mills, b. Aug. 18, 1860; m'd in 1878, Julia Babcock.
4. Henry T. Mills, b. in 1868; m'd in 1890, a Beard.
5. John C. Mills, b. in 1871. 6. Marcella, b. Dec. 19, 1873.
Mr. Z. Mills m'd 2d. April 9, 1882. Olivia Waller, dr. of William and sister of Elder Byram Waller. She is a lady of superior intelligence and accomplishments. Mr. Mills is a solid farmer, residing eight miles southeast of Platte City, and is highly esteemed for his truth and virtue. He
W. G. BERRY.
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was in the Missouri State Guard five months, under. Gen. Price, and served in southern Missouri and in Arkansas. He is a Knight Templar and delights in Masonry.
VIII. MARY ELLEN SMITH, i'd March 11, 1860, Howard Mills, the only brother of Zachariah Mills, just noticed. He was b. Jan. 5, 1835; d. Feb. 25, 1871. Ch:
1. Charles B. Mills, i'd Martha Cole, dr. of John R.
2. David J. Mills, m'd a Cannon.
3. Ida A. Mills, m'd March 4, 1885, Wm. T. Minnear, son of Garret.
IX. NANCY SMITH, i'd Jasper Kimsey, son of Berry. He died, and she m'd 2d, Elijah Powell. He died and she m'd 3d, - Gibson, and went to Texas.
X. SERILDA SMITH, m'd Oct. 20, 1867, Elijah Whitton, b. Oct. 22, 1836; she was his second wife. Ch:
1. Edward, i'd a dr. of Jos. Mulkey. 2. Robert Whitton. Mr. E. Whitton i'd 1st, Mary Fanker, who died, leaving: 3. Ursula Whitton.
WILLIAM G. BERRY.
Feb. 16-William G. Berry having died, D. B. McMillan ad- ministered. Bond, $16,000. Mr. Berry was a social and intelli- gent farmer. He was a brother of Capt. James H. Berry. The two came from Madison County, Ky., and settled on the head- waters of Second Creek. I cannot learn the maiden name of Wil- liam's wife. He had no son. His daughters were remarkably lovely. Ch:
I. SARAH W. BERRY, dead.
II. SUSANNA BERRY, b. in 1833; m'd in 1853, John T. Arnold. a farmer near Barry. Ch:
1. Elisabeth, m'd Ben Spicer.
2. Charles, m'd Minnie Higby.
3. Waller W., m'd Annie Jackson.
4. Maggie, m'd William Frazier. 5. Dora.
III. MARY E. BERRY, m'd Hon. Erastus Smith, son of Yankee Smith, of Smithville, and now a distinguished lawyer and politician of Kansas City.
IV. JULIA ANN BERRY. m'd Wilson Everett, and died, leaving : 1. Margaret L. Ererett. 2. William H.
3. James C. Ererett.
V. MARGARET A. BERRY. m'd Wm. M. Couch. (See.)
PETER KLAMM.
Feb. 24-Peter Klamm having died, his widow, Margaret, administers. Bond, $5,000. Ch:
I. MARY CATH. KLAMM, b. in 1850. II. SUSAN. b. in 1852. III. PHILIP, b. in 1854. IV. JOHN KLAMM. b. in 1856.
A. G. SMITH.
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1863, MARCH.
MARCH.
March 1-Judge Birch is gathering evidence to contest the election of Judge King to Congress.
J. M. Basset, of St. Joseph, provost marshal of this district, writes to Col. Jas. A. Price, of Weston, to give protection to the people of Platte against thieves and murderers.
March 10-William Morin, son of Jesse Morin, is dangerously, but not fatally, shot while assisting his father, a deputy sheriff under W. T. Woods, to arrest a man named Basom.
March 11-Col. James H. Moss, of Liberty, in reply to the request of J. E. Merryman for protection while a justice is holding court at Barry, writes: "I will send some of my men to Barry to act as a guard during the trial, and I will furnish arms to citizens to aid in enforcing the laws. There will be no rescue at Barry."
March 16-Ben. Bowlin having died, his widow, Nancy, ad- ministers. Bond, $700.
March 17-A military draft, threatened, causes much alarm. Robbers loot the store of Tufts & Miller, at New Market. Col. E. N. O. Clough, from Leavenworth, with a military guard, passes through Platte City on his way to Liberty, to procure the dis- charge of certain prisoners. On his return, Deputy Sheriff Morin tries to arrest him for crime.
March 21-An extant Conservator contains Judge Norton's speech on the Conscription Bill in Congress.
March 22-Capt. W. T. Carrington and his company of militia are stationed at Platte City. They occupy the Presby- terian church as quarters.
March 28-Guerrillas, at Sibley Landing, capture the steamer Sam Gaty, confiscate the goods aboard, and shoot two of Col. Penick's men. Dan Carpenter, of Barry, was a loser of goods.
APRIL.
April 1-W. F. Yocom is elected'mayor of Weston, and D. R. Anthony of Leavenworth.
April 4-Col. James A. Price, having been tried by a military commission on charges preferred, is honorably acquitted.
April 14-John McDaniel having died, Wm. Boydston ad- ministers. Bond, $1,400. His widow was Elizabeth, and his child: 1, Nancy Jane McDonald, m'd Dan'l G. Lutes. (See.)
A. G. SMITH.
April 16-Sarah, first wife of A. G. Smith, died. Mr. Smith was born June 17, 1820, and died December 30, 1894. He was a son of James Smith and Mary E. Burke, of Nelson County, Va.
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COUNTY REVENUE.
Mr. A. G. Smith settled at latan, in 1854, and was engaged in farming, milling, and merchandising, at that place and vicinity, to the day of his death, and was postmaster at latan from 1861. He was possessed of superior mind, and justice, virtue, and honor were his characteristics. He was extensively known, revered, and trusted. He married first, in Virginia. March 10, 184], Sarah Hill. She died, as stated, April 16, 1863, leaving children : I. CAROLINE SMITH, m'd D. F. Risk. (See.)
II. JAMES A. SMITH, was for many years the partner of his father in his various enterprises, and since his death is postmaster, and is carrying on the work at latan. He m'd 1st. a Brown, who died childless. He m'd 2d, a Calvert, who bore him:
1. A. G. Smith (ii).
He m'd 3d. Margaret Hord, dr. of Anderson Hord.
Mr. A. G. Smith married second, October 22. 1863, Mrs. Melissa Dixon, who had:
III. SARAH L. SMITH, m'd Crittenden Winburn.
MAY. COUNTY REVENUE.
Collected. .
$5,376.54
Warrants drawn.
2,911.79
Surplus.
.$2,464.75
County levy, 32 cents; poll, $1.00.
Expenditures in Detail.
Roads ..
2.00
Poor.
420.00
Rent of Baptist church. 109.00
Jail. .
19.00
Stationery
473.00
Wood.
31.00
Criminal costs. .
74.00
County Justice (Layton) .
578.00
Sheriff (Hood).
521.00
Circuit Clerk. 130.00
County Attorney (Smith) . 100.00
Treasurer (Johnston) . 200.00
Printing (Clark & Bourne) 21.00
Sundry purposes. .
130.00
County Clerk (Lewis) .
103.79
Total. $2.911.79
May 1-Nothing paid assessor. Courts were idle. No busi- ness of a civil nature transacted. A military tax of $30 on each disloyal person, and 1 per cent on his assessment, was levied, and,
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in many cases, paid; but little of it ever accounted for. The re- sult of the war is still uncertain. Gold is worth $1.60.
May 3-The battle of Chancellorsville.
JOHN M. CANNON.
May 7-John M. Cannon died. He was born about 1830; m'd August 2, 1848, Susan Tomlin, born January 31, 1831, and died April 13, 1892. She was a daughter of James and Lucy C. Tom. lin. Ch:
I. JAMES W. CANNON.
II. LUCY CANNON, m'd in 1875, Alonzo Estes, b. Oct. 15, 1854; d. Sept. 27, 1893.
ITEMS FROM THE "CONSERVATOR" OF THE 16TH.
May 16-The Conservator defends Judge Layton against the charge of disloyalty brought by A. F. Cox, of the Weston Sentinel. It announces the pardon of Jas. N. Burnes, convicted of treason. It describes Judge Birch's efforts at Fort Leavenworth to reclaim certain runaway slaves, and the neglect and contempt shown him by the military officers. It contains the notice of Capt. Chas. G. Peacock, commander of exemptions at Weston, commanding all to report for duty, under the penalty of $30 poll tax, and 1 per cent on assessment. It states that pretended Federal soldiers ransacked the house of the widow Permelia Morgan, and then went to the house of the widow Daniel, shot Miss Lucinda Wymer and Mr. G. McCaffrey, leaving them, as they supposed, dead; and. after burning the house, went to the house of Mrs. Gordon, and robbed it of all they fancied. The Conservator records the story that Lycurgus Shepard had been taken up in Leavenworth as a vagrant, and ordered to be sold, but he was permitted to redeem himself, by paying $26.40. W. H. Ewing was treated in like manner.
JAMES GARVIN.
May 21-James Garvin having died, his widow, Susanna. qualifies as executrix. Bond, $3,600. They lived in Fancy Bot- tom. Ch:
I. JOHN W. GARVIN.
The will of James refers to other children, but does not name them. The widow, Susanna, married December 31. 1865, Ed. C. Ohlhausen; she was his second wife; no children.
JOSEPH MINOR.
May 23-Joseph Minor having died, A. M. Sharp administers. Bond. $2.400. Ch:
I. FRANK MINOR. II. GEORGE. III. SYLVESTER. TV. CATHERINE, wife of William Caldwell. V. T. C. MINOR. VI. LUCINDA JANE, wife of A. M. Sharp.
WILLIAM WALKER.
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JUNE. WILLIAM WALKER.
June 1-William Walker having died, his widow, Luvicy, administered. Bond, $4,000. They lived south of Platte City. Children :
I. MARTHA WALKER, m'd Wm. Rector; both dead.
II. WILEY WALKER, m'd 1st, Ellen Kern. Ch:
1. Lissie. 2. Susan.
He m'd 2d. Aug. 12, 1875, Emma L. Crosby; 5 children.
III. LUCINDA WALKER, m'd James Alexander, son of Samuel. Children :
1. Samuel Alexander (i). 2. Walker. 3. Monroc.
4. John. 5. Wiley. 6. Tal. 7. Leslie.
IV. LOUISA WALKER, m'd Geo. Oliver; no children.
V. MARY ANN WALKER, m'd Allen Button.
VI. WILLIAM WALKER (ii), b. July 30, 1850; m'd Aug. 13. 1876. M. J. Bowman. Ch:
1. Oscar Walker. 2. Gussie.
ELDER AUG. H. F. PAYNE.
June 14-Elder Aug. H. F. Payne died by the hand of an assassin. He often peached in Platte City to the Christian Church, and was greatly beloved. We will give his lineage:
I. EDWARD PAYNE, of Virginia. His son,
II. WILLIAM PAYNE, born near Lexington, Ky., March 21, 1775; married Millie Harrison. He was a minister of the Baptist Church, and was known as "Parson Payne." He removed to Mason County, Ky., where, in my childhood, I often visited his family. His son,
III. AUGUSTUS H. F. PAYNE, was born in Mason Co., Ky., April 4, 1807. He married May 20, 1825, Mary Morris, born De- cember 25, 1805, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Morris. He was ordained an elder at Mayslick, and after preaching in Kentucky, came, in 1836, to Clay, and thence to Clinton, where he was killed. His Southern blood was the excuse for his murder. Children of A. H. F. Payne :
I. JOS. H. PAYNE, b. March 13, 1835.
II. ANNIE PAYNE. b. Dec. 11, 1834. She is now the wife of Hon. William Bland, of Clinton County.
III. M. LUELLA PAYNE, b. March 26, 1839; d. in Kansas City, Mo .. Nov. 27. 1892. She was a laborious deaconess among the Christian churches of western Missouri. For fourteen years she was secretary of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions, and her earnestness in the Master's cause called forth the commendations of God's people. With pen, as well as tongue, she led in every Christian enterprise. When her father was murdered, she published an exposure of the crime.
CHARLES HAMILTON.
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IV. MARY E. PAYNE, b. May 30, 1841.
V. JOHN W. PAYNE, b. Oct. 17, 1844.
VI. VIRGINIA W. PAYNE, b. Oct. 5, 1846; m'd Lendas Duval, of Richmond, Mo. I have lately been in correspondence with Mrs. Duval. Her letters show a noble Christian woman. She and her sisters were educated at Prof. H. B. Todd's Academy, in Platte City.
JULY.
July 3-The final battle of Gettysburg and the surrender of Vicksburg.
CHARLES HAMILTON.
Charles Hamilton, of New Market, having died, I. P. Cart- wright administered. Bond, $8,000. His widow was Sarah, born in May, 1820, living. Ch:
I. JOHN HAMILTON. II. MARY C. III. GLENN.
IV. JAMES W. V. MARGARET E. HAMILTON, m'd a Wilson. VI. RICHARD.
VII. ANN E. HAMILTON, b. in Scott County, Ky .; m'd Nov. 25, 1862, Isaac Pinkston Cartwright. (See.)
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