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THORNTON AT CAMDEN POINT.
July 12-After remaining two days at Platte City, Thornton and his "Four Hundred" went to Camden Point, and encamped on the road leading north.
THE CAMDEN POINT FIGHT.
July 13-On the morning of the 13th of July Colonels Ford and Jennison, being in Weston, started to Camden Point, in pursuit of Thornton. The force consisted of one company of the 16th Kansas, 30 men ; one company of the 15th Kansas, 40 men; two companies of the 2d Colorado, 150 men; three companies of the Missouri State Militia, 150 men; and 2d Colorado Battery, 30 men; making 400 in all. An advance guard of 40 men captured three pickets at Bee Creek, and, after giving notice to the rear, dashed into Cam- den. A flag with the legend "Protect Missouri" had just been pre- sented to Col. Thornton by the ladies-and his men were enjoying a picnic in the blue-grass pasture north of Camden, and were taken by surprise. After an effort to organize. they fled north and east. But ere they started they fired a volley upon their pur- suers. The Federal loss was: Private C. A. Flannagan, killed; Sergeant L. K. Crane, severely wounded; and several others slightly wounded. The Confederates lost: killed, Richard Al- vis. Peter Clements, Alemanne Hardin. Robert McCormick, An- drew Smith, and Jesse Myles. Maj. John McCluer was killed at his home, several miles away, by a party in pursuit of fleeing Con- federates; and Alfred Jack was shot at, without effect. Years later a handsome monument was erected at Camden Point in honor of the Confederate dead. The flag presented to Colonel Thornton was captured, and is still preserved as a trophy.
FORD AND JENNISON.
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FORD AND JENNISON AT PLATTE CITY.
July 14-After burning several houses in Camden, Ford and Jennison come on to Platte City. They made headquarters at the Fleshman House. Howell Jenkins' grocery store was looted. His cellar was well stored with wine, and armfuls of bottles were taken by the soldiers to the officers. I saw Jennison displaying his skill in uncorking bottles. He held the bottle over his head, and with an upward stroke with the back of his sword along the neck. he broke off the head of the bottle. The officers and men were scattered over town, and gave no trouble.
THE SWANEY-SHEPARD BLOCK BURNED.
This block was one of particular detestation. For months, in 1861, a rebel flag had floated on its roof; the owners had been noted as Secessionists, and in its third story was the printing office of the Sentinel. The Argus, the Tenth Legion, and the Con- serrator had been printed there. My office was in the second story. I first observed Capt. Fitzgerald and others bring out the files of the Sentinel. They examined it for a half-hour, and dis- persed, going in different ways, as if on duty. An armed squad of soldiers took seats on the east side of the building. A few minutes later, a black smoke poured from the third-story windows. 1 went to the foot of the stairs, and asked a soldier, who was coming down, if the house was on fire. He told me it was; and I went up to my office, and commenced throwing the law-books out of the windows into the street. Some officers, with whom I had formed acquaintance, saw me, and called soldiers to my aid. The books were saved, but the furniture was burned. No one else tried to save anything.
JESSE MORIN.
On the morning of the 14th Maj. Morin had been arrested near his home by the troops coming from Camden. He was allowed to walk on the street, before the Fleshman House, on parole. Seeing me. he called me, and stated that there were a half-dozen of Jennison's men who intended to kill him, and would do so the first chance. He said I could save him-to see the officers, tell them he was a Mason, and had bitterly opposed secession. These were truths. In pursuance of these sugges- tions. I made myself known as a Mason, and urgently interceded for our brother. While I was pleading, we heard four shots at the stairway, and Morin rushed into our presence, greatly af- frighted. His personal foes, who knew him at Fort Scott, when land office receiver, had attempted to assassinate him. This sat- isfied the officers that my apprehensions for his safety were well founded. I obtained a promise that Morin should be saved. Ac- cordingly, that night Col. Ford sent him half-way home, under es- cort. He lay that night beside a log, near the road. His ene- mies followed, but failed to find him. The next morning. Mrs.
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PLATTE CITY BURNED.
Morin was almost distracted, for no one could tell what had be- fallen her husband. The troops left at daylight, going east. But they left a band of incendiaries to carry out their counsels.
PLATTE CITY BURNED.
July 15-As the last soldier departed, a gang of men went from house to house, according to a written programme, and burned designated houses. The Methodist church on Lot 3, Block 33, was the first that was set on fire. Seeing smoke, I went out to reconnoiter. In front of the Presbyterian church and Masonic hall an officer on horseback was keeping watch. I had met him the previous day, and knew him to be a Mason. On in- quiry, I learned that a greater part of the town was to be burned, and especially public buildings, on account of the disloyalty of the citizens. Hearing a noise in the church, I asked if that house was to be burned. He replied that it was on the list. I told him that every member of the church was loyal. He replied that the orders were to burn it. "But," I said, "the upper story is a Masonic hall, and certainly, you, a Mason, will not destroy it." His reply was, "Its destruction will hurt the community at large." He invited me to go in and take anything I desired. I replied, as I left, "No; if you burn the house, you may burn the Bible with it."
I then took my seat at my front door, and a party of horse- men passed, and inquired who I was. On learning my name, they said it was not on their list.
THE HOUSES BURNED.
Besides the Methodist church, Presbyterian church, and Masonic hall, they burned the houses of Levi Likins, W. C. Rem- ington, Howard Conley, Mary A. Marsh, Philip Lutes, R. P. Gaines, the Male Academy, the house of Maj. H. C. Cockrill, and all the houses on the south side of the present public square.
A. F. Cox was unwell, and remained at home. They burned his property, but protected his person, by stationing a guard at his door. He had always been a warm Union man, and his heart was broken by the treatment of his friends. He went to St. Louis, and there died November 5, 1869.
AT WESTON
The utmost alarm prevailed. The military had left them without protection. Captains Gilbert, Shelsky, Quinn, and Miles are raising companies for home protection. The Border Times an- nounces that it is Thornton's purpose to burn Weston. The wounded Federal soldiers from Camden received the kindest attention. A rumor was circulated that bushwhackers were coming ; the market-house bell was rung, and every man called to arms. Some twenty of the 16th Kansas mounted their horses and scoured the county, but no enemy was found.
PROCLAMATION.
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A PROCLAMATION.
July 20-Gen. Fisk appeals to the loyal men of northwestern Missouri for 5,000 volunteers. He says: "Your neighbors are being murdered, and their property given to the torch. Houseless women are fleeing to military posts. Hundreds of Unionists are pleading at my headquarters for protection, that I am unable to afford, from the limited force at my command. The abundant harvests are rapidly going to waste. In the name of loyalty, humanity, and Christian civilization, I implore you to delay not a hearty response to this appeal."
MEETING AT PLATTE CITY.
July 23-From the Border Times of the 29th: At a mass- meeting at Platte City, H. M. Aller was chosen chairman, and G. W. Belt secretary. Resolutions were passed denouncing bush- whackers, and another meeting appointed for Weston on the 25th. Judge Norton denounced bushwhackers, confessed that he had been deceived by the "Pawpaws," acknowledged that he had something to do with arming them, and that the opposers of the "Pawpaws" were right and he wrong. He concluded that the organization of the militia must pass into other hands. He en- dorsed Gen. Fisk. Among those participating in the meeting were: A. G. Brown, Wm. Gabbert, Henry Lamar, M. Miles, L. W. McSchooler, Thomas Quinn, Ben. Smither, and J. B. Wright.
July 28-The deceived "Pawpaws" are now hiding. One by one they come in and surrender to some loyal friend, who takes them to St. Joseph, and recommends their banishment to Iowa, or elsewhere. This is preferred to imprisonment, or even to hang- ing. The jails of St. Joseph are crowded with the disloyal. Busi- ness is suspended, and the county offices are closed.
AUGUST.
Aug. 1-By accurate count, there are only 19 men in Platte City.
Maj. Hilliard is in command at Weston. He makes the Wallingford house his headquarters.
Col. Jas. A. Price is at Fort Leavenworth, recruiting the 16th Kansas. In a circular, he announces himself a candidate for sheriff of Platte, but withdraws before the election.
THE DISLOYAL LIST.
Under General Order No. 24, the disloyal citizens are required to give bond, and are disfranchised. A list is furnished each precinct. The following is a partial list: O. Q. Alcott, Henry Basye, Newton Bailey, Henderson Brown, A. J. Burnett, S. Buck- heart, W. Cunningham, Clinton Cockrill, Chas. Carpenter, A. H. Cox, Robert Douglas, E. M. Dobson, A. Dean, Israel Dougherty. P. W. Ellington, Jas. Graves, Elijah Justus, G. W. Long. Eli Link.
RECRUITS.
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John Lester, M. W. Mitchell, Jesse Miller, J. L. Merchant, L. Malott, Madison Owens, C. C. Redman, N. T. Rogers, W. M. Rule, Samuel Rixey, E. C. Redman, Nath'l Searcy, Dan Stewart, Dan Stevens H. J. Talbott, Wm. Talbott, Ed. Tanner, Andrew Tribble.
BOUNTY FOR RECRUITS.
The county court (Layton) offers $75 for each recruit credited to Platte County.
Aug. 3-Mobile taken by Farragut.
Aug. 15-Maj. Hilliard sent a squad of soldiers to the house of Levi Brashears, and captured 30 stand of arms.
Aug. 16-Capt. J. H. Burt, with his company, had a brush with bushwhackers near Henry Venemmen's, and it was thought one was wounded.
Aug. 18-Harvey Talbott's house burned; loss, $1,000.
N. P. Ogden leaves New Market and setles at Weston.
Wm Carpenter buys the Burnes store-house and opens a stock of dry goods.
Aug. 19-The Border Times charges that two-thirds of the people of Platte are disloyal.
Union leagues are organized in the county.
Aug. 27-A detachment of the 17th Illinois Cavalry fall in with Si. Gordon and five of his men. They pursue them closely, but fail to capture any of them.
The Border Times announces: "There is peace in Platte."
DR. JOSEPH WALKER SHOT.
Aug. 28-I have already stated that Dr. Walker was impli- rated in the threat to kill any Northern Methodist that continued to preach in Platte; and I have recorded the execution of that threat upon Rev. Chas. Morris. A son of Mr. Morris, living in New Orleans, to avenge his father's death, came to Leavenworth and organized and armed a band of desperate men, who went through the neighborhood where his father had been forbidden to preach, in search of the leaders of the outrage. None were found, until Dr. Walker was met in the road. He was taken to an adjacent wood and shot. His family were notified, and reached him in time to hear his statement that he was shot by a party of men, all of whom were strangers to him except one John Morris, who lived in the neighborhood. John Morris was no relative of Rev. Charles Morris, but was pressed into the service of the band, as a guide. The facts were drawn out on the trial of John Morris, who was indicted for the murder, and he was found not guilty. The tragedy produced consternation in the county.
THE GABBERTS.
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SEPTEMBER. THE GABBERT FAMILY.
Sept. 2-James Gabbert (i) died. His sons, William and James, administered. Bond, $80,000. He was born in Rock- bridge County, Va., September 29, 1791, and died in Platte Sep- tember 2, 1864. He removed to Lincoln County, Ky., where he married Polly Sullivan. Mr. JJas. Gabbert (i) was a son of George Gabbert (i), who came from Germany, and married Ann Reed, of Pennsylvania. James had three brothers, George (ii), Michael (i), and Jacob Gabbert, who settled in Buchanan. James and his family removed, in 1820, to Bartholomew County, Ind., and thence came to Platte in March, 1839, purchasing land on Pleasant Ridge. He brought money with him, and his posterity are generally wealthy, influential farmers, Masons, and Baptists. Ch:
I. GEORGE GABBERT (iii), b. in Lincoln Co., Ky., Dec. 26, 1814; d. in Platte May 6, 1892; m'd 1st, in Indiana, Jan. 8, 1835, Sallie Cox, b. Oct. 2, 1818; d. April 13, 1876. She was the mother of all his children. He m'd 2d, Jan. 8, 1881, Miss Mollie King, who survives, and has married Hon. J. L. Carmack. Mr. Gabbert was well educated, social, gen- erous, polished, agreeable, and enterprising. He held, at one time, the office of public administrator, and his name was often suggested for places of honor. His sons are men of distinction, and his daughters intelligent and lovely, Children :
1. James B. Gabbert, went to Texas; m'd Julia Hate, and d. April 19, 1888, leaving a widow and 8 children.
2. George MI. Gabbert, b. March 7. 1839; m'd Nancy Bu- chanan; 6 children. Live in Arkansas.
3. Thomas L. Gabbert, b. June 4, 1841, in Platte; m'd Jan. 7, 1863, Martha V. Crabb, dr. of Jerry. She was b. Aug. 27, 1845. Mr. Gabbert received a class- ical education, and in Masonry is a Knight Templar. Ch: [@] Ardey Gabbert, b. Dec. 22, 1863; [1] Essie. b. Aug. 20, 1867; [c] Veta, b. July 26, 1874; [d] Owza, b. Nov. 7, 1878; [€] Irma Gabbert.
4. Jane Gabbert. b. Nov. 15, 1844; m'd Dec. 31, 1863, Leon Wilkerson. (See.)
5. Priscilla Gabbert, b. April 14, 1846; m'd S. A. Hull. son of Harvey. Ch: [{] Gabbert B. Hull; [b] Charles; [^] Bertie: [d] Noble; [€] Tweety.
6. Mary A. Gabbert, b. Dec. 9, 1849; m'd Dec. 6, 1866. J. M. Treadway, son of Richard. Ch: [@] .George Treadway; [b] Leonidas; [c] Katie: [d] Nancy J .: [e] Cina Treadway; [f] Sallie; [g] John; [h] Rich- ard Treadway.
7. Ella Gabbert, b. Nov. 18. 1852; m'd Oct. 10. 1873. James Crtuchfield, son of Elijah. Ch: [@] Della Crutch- field: [b] Ballard.
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8. William T. Gabbert, b. Aug. 18, 1858; m'd Sept. 2, 1880, Laura Lamar, dr. of Henry. Ch: ["] Mabel; [b] Beulah. They live in Dennison.
9. Paul B. Gabbert, b. March 8, 1862; m'd Jan. 2, 1889, Lucy Hornback, dr. of Jesse. Ch: [@] Aubrey. II. WILLIAM GABBERT, b. Oct. 8, 1817, in Lincoln Co., Ky. He lives on Pleasant Ridge, and is a man of wealth and in- fluence. He married, in Indiana, Dec. 27, 1838, Fannie Hamner, b. Sept. 3, 1819, in Kentucky. They celebrated their golden wedding. Ch:
1. James J. Gabbert, b. Oct. 23, 1840; d. March 1, 1897; m'd Feb. 22, 1865, Mary E. Treadway, dr. of Richard. She d. in Dec., 1869. Ch: [@] Fannie C. Gabbert, m'd Nov. 3, 1886, W. H. Miller, son of Marion; [b] Wm. S. Gabbert. Mr. Gabbert m'd 2d, Feb. 18, 1873, Nannie O. Barbee. (See.)
2. George Benton Gabbert, b. Dec. 3, 1842; m'd March 24, 1864, Alice Layton, b. Nov. 11, 1843. She is a daugh- ter of the late Judge James H. Layton, and is edu- cated and accomplished. They live at Dearborn, where Mr. Gabbert has established a bank, of which he is president. He is a student of political econ- omy, and keeps well informed on the topics of the day. He conducts a large farm, and is interested in rearing fine stock. He often publishes in our county papers his views on political, agricultural, scientific, and moral questions. His judgment is sound, and he is always found on the side of progress and im- provement. Ch: [] Eva Gabbert. b. April 30. 1865; m'd Dec. 27, 1887. Edwin E. Pumphrey, cashier of the Bank of Dearborn. Ch: [1] Maxa M. Pum- phrey, b. Oct. 17, 1888; [2] Alice Pumphrey, b. in June, 1890; [3] Edwin G., b. in Jan., 1892. [b] Wil- liam H. Gabbert, b. July 1, 1866; [c] Smith Gabbert, b. Jan. 19, 1868; m'd Sept. 9, 1896, Georgia Walling- ford; [d] Lewis C. Gabbert, b. Jan. 17, 1883.
3. Michael H. Gabbert, b. April 30, 1846; m'd March 21. 1868, Henrietta Cox. b. April 21, 1848, dr. of Jacob. Ch: [@] Nannie. b. Jan. 11. 1871 ; m'd Jas. Risk (see) ; [b] Jessie B .. m'd Dec. 4. 1895. A. E. McGlashen; [@] Bessie; [{] Jakie; [€] Elenora.
4. Nora Gabbert, b. Dec. 25. 1861 : i'd Oct. 24. 1883. Wm. B. Calvert. b. Jan. S. 1858. Ch: [@] Lewis Calvert ; [7] Fannie (Tot) ; [@] William.
5. Dr. Ira T. Gabbert. b. Dec. 3. 1852; m'd Elizabeth Slaymaker. They live in Kansas.
6. Laura C. Gabbert. b. Nov. 12. 1869.
TIT. MARIA GABBERT. m'd Moses Lambert, in Indiana, and died.
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DAVID HUNT.
IV. PRISCILLA GABBERT, m'd D. Pence, and died in Indiana.
V. MICHAEL H. GABBERT (i), b. in Nov., 1824; m'd June 2, 1853, Samantha Cox, dr. of Jacob.
1. Alice Gabbert, m'd 1st, Leach Dale; no children. She m'd 2d, L. W. Overbeck; no children.
2. Mahlon Gabbert, m'd Dec. 30, 1890. Lillie White. Ch: [@] Peter Gabbert; [b] Howard.
3. Emma Gabbert, m'd Dec. 19, 1881, JJonathan H. Miller, son of Marion; no children.
4. Pearl Gabbert, m'd Aug. 19, 1890, Homer V. Hickman. They live in Iowa.
5. Toie Gabbert, m'd March 9, 1887, Cicero Fleming, and died.
VI. LUCELLA GABBERT, m'd Wm. Cox, and died.
VII. GERELDA GABBERT, i'd George Kreigh, and died in Indiana.
VIII. JOSEPHINE GABBERT, m'd April 29, 1862, James B. Kitchen, who kept a hotel in Omaha ; no children.
IX. JAMES IRA GABBERT, b. in Indiana Jan. 30, 1833 ; came to Platte in the fall of 1850; was educated at Pleasant Ridge; was deputy sheriff under Bryant; m'd June 27, 1854, Susan A. Kitchen, dr. of Henry; engaged in farming. During the war he was employed in teaming between Leavenworth and Santa Fé. He is a well-known Mason. Ch:
1. Laura Gabbert, m'd Sept. 30, 1878, Walter K. Stone, of Kansas. Ch: [@] Sue Stone; [1] Walter.
X. MOLLIE GABBERT, graduated at Prof. Todd's Academy in 1859. She was beautiful in youth, and is lovely in age. She m'd March 24, 1863, Hon. Wm. H. Ballard, son of John P. He was born in Madison County, Ky., Jan. 25, 1835; came to Platte in 1858; represented the county in the State Legislature in 1870-1, and now resides in Weston, while his sons cultivate his farm near Camden Point. He is an urbane and generous Kentucky gentleman. Ch:
1. Perry A. Ballard, b. Dec. 4, 1863; m'd March 7. 1886. Lizzie George, dr. of William. Ch: [@] Oscar K .; [b] William A .; [c] Bryan W .; [d] W. G.
2. Oakley G. Ballard, m'd Feb. 14, 1897, Lula Field. Both are well educated and highly esteemed.
Sept. 5-This is the day appointed to make the draft. Our quota is not full. vet no draft is made.
DAVID HUNT (i).
Sept. 6-David Hunt (i) having died, B. R. Morton admin- isters. Bond, $40,000. He was born in Hardin County, Ky., May 20, 1798; married, first, Rebecca Boggs, born August 5, 1796, and died April 16, 1837. Mr. Hunt was a man of large and command- ing frame, and by sound judgment and enterprise accumulated a handsome estate. His sons and daughters are intelligent, hand- some, and accomplished. Ch:
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THE HUNTS.
I. SARAH JANE HUNT, b. in Howard Co., Mo., Sept. 25, 1822, yet living four miles south of Platte City; m'd June 13, 1839, Benj. R. Morton, b. in Montgomery Co., Ky., June 29, 1812; d. Dec. 7, 1881. His grandfather, John Morton, b. in 1760, was wealthy. His father, James Morton, b. Dec. 17, 1782, m'd Ruth Riggs, and died, leaving nothing to his chil- dren. Ben. R. Morton came to Independence, Mo., in 1832, and worked as a cabinet-maker; spent 1836 in St. Louis, working at his trade; came to Platte in 1837, and settled at Platte City, where, with Mr. Bishop, he built and con- ducted a carding machine, on Lot 11, Block 28, from 1840 to 1844; purchased land three miles south of Platte City, where he built a large brick house, now the homestead of the family; was elected county judge in November, 1868, with Talbott and Hamm as his associates; went to Cali- fornia for his health; in 1877 he had a long and severe spell of sickness, and partially recovered, with the loss of an eye. From this time until his death, he was seldom seen from his home. His judgment was sound, his industry in- defatigable, and his reputation as an upright, honest, and honorable citizen was well established. Ch:
1. John Morton, b. Dec. 18, 1849; single.
2. Sallie A. Morton, b. March 27, 1847; m'd Sept. 12, 1867, Hon. G. G. White, who was a distinguished lawyer of Colorado, where he died. Ch: [a] Lora White, d. Aug. 10, 1896; m'd H. H. Norton, of Leadville, Colo .; [b] Georgia White; [c] Benjamin; [d] Hume. 3. James Morton, b Sept. 5, 1854; m'd June 17, 1886, Ann White, b. Dec. 31, 1859. She is not related to G. G. White, but a half-sister of Wm. C. White. In November, 1894, Mr. Morton was elected a judge of the county court, and reëlected in 1896; he is a man of sense and a successful farmer. Ch: [@] Ben Morton; [b] Elizabeth.
4. Z. Alice Morton, b. Sept. 11, 1863; m'd Dec. 8, 1886, Chas. M. Johnston, son of Stephen (i), and a mer- chant in Platte City. Ch: [@] Georgia Johnston; [b] Morton Johnston; [c] Janett.
Ben R. Morton had a brother, John, whose son, James R. Morton, came to Platte in 1891.
II. JOSEPH HUNT. b. Feb. 3. 1824: d. in the Mexican War.
III. ZILPAK HUNT (twin), b. Feb. 3, 1824; d. Aug. 13, 1856.
IV. AUREY HUNT. b. Nov. 9, 1826; m'd J. G. Sulton. (See.)
V. ELIZA ANN HUNT, b. Aug. 13, 1828; m'd Levi Likins. Mr. Likins was in charge of the Platte City Water Mills with me, from 1862 to 1866, was burned out by Federal soldiers in July, 1864, and went to California, where he now lives ; no children.
VI. REBECCA SUSAN HUNT. b. June 19. 1836; m'd Charles Hunt (cousin), son of Daniel.
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VII. JONATHAN B. HUNT, b. March 10, 1832; d. in Jan. 1858; i'd Fannie Thompson, dr. or Jas. L. They had:
1. Joseph T. Hunt.
Mrs. Hunt afterwards married a Golden, of Ohio.
After the death of Mrs. Rebecca Hunt, Mr. D. Hunt (i) mar- ried, second, August 1, 1839, Ann Todd (see), daughter of Joseph. Under her name will be found a second set of children. (See.)
Sept. 12-Prof. W. C. McKinnis takes charge of the Platte City Academy, with Dr. J. M. Holt and wife to supervise the board- ing department.
Sept. 16-Si. Gordon has gone; bushwhackers still hiding. WILLIAM W. WILLIAMS.
William W. Williams died August 3, 1864. J. S. Brasfield administered. Bond, $20,000. Mr. W. W. Williams was a son of John Williams andElizabeth Collins, and was born in Madison County, Ky., Dec. 15, 1795. His father, John Williams, born in 1770, was a son of William. His mother, Elizabeth, was a daugh- ter of John Collins, and born May 8, 1772. Mr. W. W. Williams was a large and portly gentleman, and an intelligent and success- ful farmer. He married, in Kentucky, Sallie Walker, born February 11, 1800. From Madison County the family removed to Montgomery County in 1835, and thence to Platte in 1844. Ch:
I. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, b. July 27, 1820; d. in March, 1860; m'd W. Frank Hoffman; dead. Ch:
1. Sallie B. 2. Susan E. 3. Richard L. Hoffman.
4. Franklin M.
II. OSCAR F. WILLIAMS, b. May 24, 1823; dead; m'd Sallie Peacock, of Independence, Mo. Ch:
1. Mary F. 2. William. 3. Rosa Lee Williams.
III. JOHN W. WILLIAMS, b. Nov. 6, 1824; d. June 8, 1892.
IV. EDWIN R. WILLIAMS, b. Nov. 15. 1826; i'd May 27, 1858. Mary C. May. (See.)
V. SARAH F. WILLIAMS, b. Jan. 10, 1834; m'd Nov. 29, 1854. Peyton Newman; live in Kansas.
VI. LUCY A. WILLIAMS, b. May 3, 1835; dead; i'd Nov. 25. 1858, John T. Swaney, b. Feb. 28, 1835; d. March 23, 1865. VII. STEPHEN D. WILLIAMS, b. Dec. 14, 1837 ; d. Sept. 6, 1893; m'd Henrietta Cox, dr. of J. B. ; 4 children.
VIII. LEE M. WILLIAMS. b. May 15, 1842; m'd Elizabeth May. (See.)
IX. MARTHA B. WILLIAMS, b. April 20, 1845; m'd Feb. 15. 1866. Dr. Ben F. Records, b. Jan. 6. 1834, in Bracken Co .. Ky .: died in Kansas City Oct. 28, 1896. He was a son of Laban S. Records, b. May 11, 1807, and grandson of Laban Records, b. in 1765, in Sussex Co., Del. His mother was Martha Stites. b. Dec. 31. 1810, dr. of Sammuel Stites. h. in 1760. in New Jersey. Dr. Records graduated at St. Louis Medical College in 1871, and practiced in Platte.
MAJ. JOHN McCLUER.
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Clay, and Jackson counties. He possessed literary taste, as well as professional acquirements. He was a zealous Baptist, and was a diligent reader of history, philosophy, and science, as well as of politics and the advance of im- provement. He often wrote for the press. Dr. Records m'd 1st, Mattie A. Kenny, who died childless. Children by second wife:
1. John W. Records, b. Nov. 9, 1866; m'd Aug. 5, 1890, Lora L. Lampton.
2. Lucy M. Records, b. Sept. 1, 1870.
3. James L. Records, b. Aug. 5, 1872; m'd Dec. 5, 1894, Anna Stone, dr. of A. R. Stone.
4. William C. Records, b. April 20, 1878.
MAJ. JOHN McCLUER.
On the 13th of July, 1864, after the fight at Camden, a party of Federals, in pursuit of bushwhackers, passing the home of Maj. McCluer, called him to his door, and shot him in cold blood. He was born in Versailles, Ky., in 1815. He was a son of John McCluer, who came from Virginia, where he had married Ann McGrew, daughter of John. John M. McCluer was a man of good education, a major of militia, and was, prior to the war, sheriff of Atchison County, Kansas. On account of his sympathy with the South, he changed his residence to Platte City in 1861. At the time of his death he was residing near Camden Point. At Hop- kinsville, Ky., Maj. McCluer married Myra Wilkinson. She sur- vives, and lives with her daughter in Kansas City. Ch:
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