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NOVEMBER.
Nor. 4-Lucy Silvey (widow) administers on the estate of James Silvey. Bond, $800.
THE SILVEY FAMILY.
James and Lucy Silvey came from St. Charles Co., Mo., about 1840, leaving some of their children there. They settled near Smithville. James d. in 1844, but Lucy survived him many years. Children :
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THE BENNERS.
I. DARIUS SILVEY, was a merchant in Parkville, and a man of integrity. He m'd Lucy Boone, a niece of Dan'l Boone, the great pioneer. He d. Dec. 1, 1852, and T. H. Starnes administered, giving bond for $2,400. His ch. were:
1. Ann Eliza Silvey, m'd Alfred Winter.
2. Malinda, m'd May 28, 1872, D. D. Buie.
3. Wm. B. Silvey. 4. Jane Silvey.
5. Lucy B. Silvey, m'd Jan. 6, 1857, Alf. Owens.
6. Thos. Silvey.
7. Martha C. Silvey, m'd January 5, 1857, John M. Martin. These seven children all died childless and Darius Silvey's family is extinct.
II. ELIJAH SILVEY, m'd Susa S. Brown and went to California.
III. CASSANDRA, i'd Mont. Trimble, of Denver.
IV. PHOBE E., m'd Mounce Byrd, Jr. 1 ch., Alfred.
V. JOHN, m'd Mel. Stewart, of St. Charles.
VI. MALINDA, m'd Boone Calloway, of St. Charles.
VII. MARTHA A., i'd John McFall and moved to Arizona.
VIII. JAMES MADISON SILVEY, b. April 10, 1828; m'd May 10, 1860. Harriet Warfield. She d. Nov. 28, 1891. Mr. Silvey is one of the solid men of the county. He is an intelligent and prosperous farmer. He lives seven miles east of Platte City. Ch:
1. Jeff. J. Silrey, m'd December 18, 1884. Nancy K. Wal- ler, dr. of Abs. Waller. Ch: [] Solon; [b] Jas. M. (ii) ; [c] a babe.
2. Elijah Silrey (ii), b. Nov. 10, 1863; m'd Feb. 26. 1885, Virginia Kindred, dr. of Joshua. Ch: ["] Mabel; [b] Byrd.
3. Luella Silrey, m'd Feb. 22. 1883. W. H. Barnard. Ch: [@] Silvey; [b] Carrie. .
4. Byrd Silrey.
5. Hattie Silrey, m'd Oct. 13, 1889, Henry H. Brooks.
6. Georgia. m'd Dec. 14, 1887. John R. Lott. Ch: [@] Byrd Lott.
DECEMBER.
Dec. !- Prices: At the sale of the personal property of Wil- liam Gordan. deceased, the following prices were obtained: Large hogs. $2.60; sheep. $1.10; mares, $20. $40; horses, $25; oxen. $9.10; cows. $8.55: heifers, $4; steers, $4.30; calves. $1; small hogs, 60 cents. At the appraisement of Jas. Silvey's personalty, property was rated as follows: Horses. $20; sheep. $1: cows. $5. These prices ruled until the Mexican War.
THE BENNERS.
In 1844. Nicholas Benner. a German, and his wife, Martha, settled at Weston, and still live there. Their children are highly connected, and are as follows:
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BUSINESS.
I. JJACOB BENNER. b. in Weston November 28, 1846; i'd March, 1870, Annie Bland, b. JJan. 8. 1850. Ch:
1. John. 2. Louise. 3. Allie. 4. Wm.
II. J. W. BENNER, i'd Jan. 27. 1892, Stella Allison.
III. DAN'L BENNER.
IV. ELIZ. BENNER. m'd JJona. Bonnell.
V. EMMA BENNER, i'd Oct. 11. 1877. Oscar B. Mitchell.
VI. CHAS. BENNER, i'd Jan. 27. 1885. Annie Rumpel. dr. of William.
VII. MARY BENNER, i'd Oct. 24. 1865. Sam'l Risk, son of Elkanah. He served a year in the Southern army. Ch:
1. Wm. E. Risk. 2. B. F. Risk. 3. Emma M. 4. Mary E. VIII. HENRY BENNER.
IX. LYDIA A. BENNER, m'd Jan. 27, 1880. J. W. Layton. Ch : 1. Estill. 2. Claude. 3. Elrira. 4. Chas. C. 5. Chris. C. Layton.
MARRIAGES IN 1844 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
April 7. Francis Brown m'd Nancy Bell.
November 25. G. B. Sanderson m'd Ellen Johnson.
1845. OFFICERS.
Governor. John C. Edwards; Representatives. A. Jasper and Th. Ward; Circuit Judge, S. L. Leonard; Sheriff, Jas. Kuyken- dall; County Justices, Lewis, Mayo, and Freeland; Surveyor, L. Shepard: Cirenit Attorney, Jas. Craig; Circuit Clerk, Jesse Morin: County Clerk, J. H. Johnston; Treasurer. F. Marshall; Public Administrator. R. Patton.
Judge Henderson Young had resigned, and S. L. Leonard had been appointed to his place. B. M. Hughes had resigned as representative, and Gen. T. Ward had been elected at a special election.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-Almond, Baldwin, Clark, Hardin, Jones. Pitt. Spratt. Thomas, Vories, Wilson.
Physicians-Baldwin, Clarke, Marshall, Benton, Lancaster, Callahan, Shrock.
Merchants, etc .- Branham & MeCausland, Brown. Dorriss & Johnston, Fleshman, S. Johnston, R. D. Johnston, Kutchenthall, Samuel. Murray, J. H. Johnston (postmaster). Green. Edgar. Gaines, Martin & Son. Morton, Black & Dixon, Tracy.
At Weston: Attorneys-Bird, Burnes. Hughes, Tylee, Wolf. Physicians-Bonifant. Bowers, Malin. Fulton.
Merchants, etc .- P. Blanjour. F. G. Cockrill. E. Cody. Ben Holladay (postmaster). W. S. Murphy. A. Gilbert. W. G. Noble, 5-
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THE HOYS.
G. P. Post, Perrys & Young, Raileys, Georgens, Osborn, Warner, Wallingford, Wentworth, Wood, Basye, Chadwick, Fellows, Middleton, Bell & Venable.
At Parkville: Geo. S. Park, Summers & Hord, Bar. Sisk, D. Silvey, Bueneman.
JANUARY. JONES HOY'S FAMILY.
He was born in Estill Co., Ky., May 1, 1773; and d. in Platte Jan. 8, 1845. He m'd in Ky., Eliz. Brown, dr. of Samuel. (See.) She was b. April 7, 1778. They came, as early as 1815, to Howard Co., Mo., where they incurred privations, and dangers from In- dians. In 1837 they came, with a large emigration of Browns. Woods, etc., and settled a few miles north of Parkville. The settlement was known as Brown Town. By will, he gave all he had to his wife. She d. in 1856, and I administered. The estate was large, and the heirs numerous. Their children were:
I. SAMUEL B. HOY, b. Sept. 13, 1806, in Kentucky ; removed to Howard Co., Mo., with his parents, in 1815; m'd Dec. 27, 1836, Mary Ann Burton, dr. of Jas. She was b. Dec. 16. 1815, in Henry Co., Ky. After her death, he m'd 2d, Mrs. M. L. Watts, July, 1865. Mr. Hoy came, in 1837, to Platte. with his parents, and settled in the same neighborhood. He was a jovial and companionable gentleman, and pos- sessed sound judgment and ability. His ch:
1. Bettie Hoy, b. June 29, 1848; m'd March 5, 1874, Thos. L. Moore.
2. May Hoy, b. Feb. 5, 1856; m'd Feb. 18, 1877, Mortimer M. Miller, b. Nov. 1, 1849. He is a son of the late Capt. Warner J. Miller, and is a successful farmer, residing near Settle. Mrs. Miller is a handsome and spirited lady. Ch: [@] Mabel L. Miller; [b] Mort. M. (ii); [c] Robt. T.
3. Lydia Hoy, b. Feb. 8, 1853; m'd Sept. 12, 1878, G. W. Rixey; 7 ch. (See.)
4. Nannie Hoy, b. March 3, 1840; m'd Sept. 18. 1878, Chas. Clarke, son of Edw. No ch.
5. Rowland Hoy, b. Aug. 10, 1838; m'd Sept. 18, 1866, Belle L. Anderson. They live in Colo.
6. Luther Hoy, b. July 24, 1843; m'd Feb. 14. 1875, Lou Brown, dr. of Frank. They live in California.
7. Robt. Hoy. b. Dec. 16. 1850; d., single, June 30. 1883.
IT. WILLIAM HOY, b. 1806; m'd Addie McQuiddie. Ch:
1. Benj. Hoy. m'd Laura Hackler. Ch: ["] William; [b] Myrtle.
2. Rufus, lives near Artesian Springs.
3. Mattic Hoy, m'd Sept. 1. 1881. Huntley Summers, of St. Louis. Ch: [] Charis; [b] Addie Summers.
4. John Hoy.
5. Leora, m'd March 23. 1880, David Strang. of Bates Co.
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THE HOYS.
6. William, i'd Abbie Higgins, dr. of Littlebury. Ch: [{] Edith; [b] Benj.
7. Katie, m'd Feb. 14, 1888, Lewis W. Morrow. No ch.
8. Strother Hoy (ii), b. Oct. 11, 1867; m'd Oct. 7, 1896, Mintie Turner.
III. FANNIE HOY, m'd Merryman Pemberton. She d. in 1852. Children :
1. Albro Pemberton, d. in Ark. 2. Stephen. 3. William T.
4. Sallie Pemberton, m'd June 21, 1866, Rev. Asa L. Bird. 2 ch.
5. Pryor Pemberton, m'd JJuly 10, 1870, Virg. Offutt.
6. Martha. 7. Fannie, m'd Thompson.
S. Mary F., i'd May Burton.
IV. DOSHA HOY, was the 1st wife of Patrick Cooper. She d. 1857. Ch:
1. Bettie Cooper, i'd Sam. B. Tolson. 2 ch: [@] Polly ;
. [b] Dosha. They live in California.
2. Hoy Cooper.
3. Stephen Cooper. b. 1839; m'd Nancy Hooper.
4. Joseph Cooper, married and died, leaving 8 ch.
5. Nancy Cooper, married and died, leaving 6 ch.
6. Susan Cooper, i'd a Carson, and left 2 ch.
After the death of the first Mrs. Cooper, Patrick Cooper married her sister,
V. ALGIVA HOY. No children. Mr. Cooper returned to Howard County. He was genial and jovial, and spent much of his time in town.
VI. NANCY HOY, m'd Hendley Cooper. They lived in Howard County.
VII. RUFUS HOY, went to California.
VII. STROTHER HOY, b. in Estill Co., Ky., June 18. 1824; d. in Platte Nov. 29, 1892. He went with Gen. Doniphan to Mexico, and after spending some years in the West, re- turned, and m'd April 3, 1856, Margaret Hazlerigg, sister of Mrs. W. C. White and of Mrs. W. J. Summers. During the war, he went to Montana, and returned after eighteen years. He was highly esteemed as a gentleman of integrity. His widow lives with her sister, Mrs. White, in Platte City. No ch.
IX. MARY E. HOY, m'd March 27, 1860. Milton P. Thompson. of Clay. They removed to Bates County.
X. MARTHA HOY, d. Oct. 24, 1896; m'd Dec. 22, 1859. Gran- ville L. Brightwell, son of Waller L. They live near Hampton. Ch:
1. Waller L. Brightirell (ii).
2. Ada, m'd Jas. B. Ferrel. Ch: [@] Benj .; [b] Nannie Ferrel.
3. Permelia Brightwell, m'd James W. Thomas. Ch: [@] Lurena Thomas.
E. H. NORTON.
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4. Henry Brightwell. 5. Nannie. 6. Samuel. XI. J. CALLOWAY HOY, d., single, 1864.
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XII. ROBERT HOY, d. after marriage, in California. No ch.
Jan. 8-Elijah H. Norton this day arrived in Platte City. The Democrats were holding their Sth of January meeting. Gen. Thompson Ward was in the chair. Jesse Morin was the chief speaker.
Many are preparing to go to Oregon. Prominent among the emigrants are Wm. J., F. B., and H. D. Martin.
Rev. Charles D. Herbert is preaching for the Presbyterian Church in Parkville.
Kansas City is laid off into lots and blocks this year.
The M. E. Church at Ridgely is organized by the Ellingtons, Graysons, Mayos, et al.
G. W. Goodlander is appointed public administrator.
The aprons of the Platte City bridge are complete, and the public are using the bridge.
Jan. 10-Wm. R. Bane takes out tavern license at Platte City.
Jan. 22-Nebraska Lodge, No. 12, I. O. O. F., is chartered at Platte City.
Jan. 24-Platte City is incorporated by the Legislature.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 4-Wm. Conway is appointed administrator of Miles Keeton. Bond, $1,200.
Feb. 8-Joshua Noland is appointed administrator of Obed Noland (i). Bond, $1,400.
Feb. 10-Bela M. Hughes having resigned as representative, a special election is held this day, and Thompson Ward is chosen over Elisha Green.
MARCH.
March 1-The winter has been delightful-almost summer. The new bridge over Bee Creek, on the lower road, is now complete.
The county court authorizes the upper room in the court- house to be used for preaching. It has long been so used, but without authority.
March 10-Sam'l MeAdow administers on the estate of H. B. Hornbuckle.
Zenar Collins buys the E. 3 of the N. W. + of Sec. 28. T. 53. R. 34.
March 29-John Ferrier buys Lot 11. Block 32. Platte City. for $34.
APRIL.
April 8-Circuit Court: Judge Leonard presiding, Morin clerk. Kuykendall sheriff, and Jas. Craig circuit attorney.
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THE MARTINS LEAVE.
William Gabbert buys the S. W. Į of Sec. 31, T. 54, R. 35. for $775.
Zadock Martin sells his half interest in the Platte City Water Mills, to his son, G. B. Martin, for $9,000, and the old man goes with several of his sons to Oregon. He could not stand civili zation.
April 9-Hail storm and heavy frost injure fruit. Spring backward.
A COPY OF THE "PLATTE ARGUS."
April 12-Through the courtesy of Mr. J. B. Mundy, I am permitted to examine the Argus of this date. It is Vol. I., No. 49; showing that the first number was issued in May, 1844. Prior to that time it was called the Eagle. It is published by Martin L. Hardin, with Allen MeLane as editor.
ITS CONTENTS.
The first two columns are from the Missourian and the Cou- rier, deploring the rejection, by the State Senate, of the appoint- ment of Allen McLane as register of the State land office at Savannah. Mr. McLane is extolled, and his qualifications com. mended ; but ah! he was a Benton man.
The 8th Senatorial District, composed of Clay, Ray, and Platte, has 14.421 free white males-more than any other district in the State, except St. Louis. The districting bill was passed by the last Legislature.
The controversy with England over the northwest boundary is the chief topic of discussion. The war-ery is "54° 40' or fight !" The message of President Tyler, declining to make public the correspondence with the British minister, is printed.
G. P. Post, of Weston, at the last election of officers of the Lexington Branch of the Bank of Missouri, was chosen a director. Many are starting to Oregon. H. D. Martin is president of the Emigration Company.
A Democratic meeting at the court-house is called for the 14th of April, signed by 150 names, to express condemnation for MeLane's rejection as register.
Among the Platte City signers are: W. B. Almond, W. C. Bates, J. H. Baldwin, J. C. Brady, John Bryant, Hamp. Brown. Mich'] Byrd. G. P. Dorriss, Henry and John Freeland, Abe and Wm. Hartman, R. P. Gaines, J. H. Johnston, W. R. Kelly. H. P. Kutchenthall, John Kuykendall, D. P. Lewis, Phil. Lutes, J. B. Martin, T. W. Mercer. Jesse Morin, J. D. Murray, Ira Norris. A. B. Sherwood, Chas. Wells. E. S. Wilkinson.
From Weston are: N. J. Alexander, J. C. Bell. Lewis Calvert. Smith Calvert. T. S. Dabney, Jas. Ferguys, Ben Holladay, B. M. Hughes, E. Cody, R. P. S. Elley, Jo. Holladay. G. W. Hood, Jo. Malin. W. J. Norris, John Owens. Thos. E. Jordan, G. P. Post. J. C. Ranson. R. G. Stevens, J. R. Tylee. J. B. Wells. C. R. Went-
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worth. Here we find the "Hard" or Benton branch of the Demo- cratic party.
The marriages of Dr. Wm. Baldwin and Miss Ann Johnson and of A. B. Sherwood and Miss Sidonia Gaines are announced as occurring April 6th. Elder Thos. Turner was the adminis- trator.
Robert Brown, executor of Sam'l Brown, gives notice that on the 19th instant he will sell, publicly, at the court-house, the slaves of the deceased.
A list of 140 letters is published, as remaining in the post- office at Platte City, by J. H. Johnston, postmaster. At that day every letter in the office at the end of the quarter was published. Among the names are: W. B. Almond, David Bruton, Z. Babcock, Jacob Boydston, Isaac Cotton, Bradley Cox, E. M. Dobson, Stev. English, Israel Heath, Rev. S. P. Heath, Free B. Jones, Daniel King, Phil. Lutes, S. L. Leonard, Elijah Morgan, Alex. Reed, Amos Riley, M. V. Snell, W. H. Speed, Barnet Sisk, J. P. Srite, Phin. Skinner, Jeff. Walls.
Legal advertisements from Clinton, Buchanan, and even from Clay, appear.
The editor announces that $3 will be charged subscribers not paying in advance.
Philip Lutes advertises a sale of furniture at auction.
Michael Byrd advertises a likely negro girl for sale, publicly. Stephen Johnston advertises dry goods, shoes, clothing, etc. McCurdy & Norton advertise as attorneys.
Dorriss & Johnston advertise as general merchants.
Nat Burrows advertises as an attorney at Weston, dated August 3, 1844.
The law authorizing a Constitutional Convention, approved February 26, 1843, is printed.
The Mary Tompkins and the Ione advertise regular trips be- tween St. Louis and St. Joseph.
April 15 -- E. H. Norton, S. P. S. McCurdy, and H. M. Vories are enrolled as attorneys.
The Presbyterian Church at Parkville is organized, by E. Wright. of Weston. The first members were: G. S. Park, R. A. Parsons. H. Penick and wife, and R. G. Stevens and wife.
MAY.
May 1-Judge Henderson Young, having resigned, S. L. Leonard is appointed in his place as circuit judge.
Allen MeLane and family visit the McLane homestead in Delaware. Their servant is stolen by Abolitionists.
May 8-John R. Hardin sells his Platte City property, and removes to Weston. S. J. Lowe settles in Weston and becomes a merchant and Baptist preacher.
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JUDGE S. L. LEONARD).
There is a post-office at Todd's Creek, kept by Robt. Cain.
T. H. Talbott buys the S. E. # of Sec. 36, T. 54, R. 36, for $2,250.
JUNE.
Emigration to Oregon continues.
June 13-S. L. Leonard is commissioned as circuit judge.
Sarah A. Fox is appointed administratrix of Richd. L. Fox. Bond, $1,000. Mr. Fox was a native of Mason Co., Ky., and an urbane gentleman. He m'd Sarah A. Williams and came to Mis- souri about 1842, and settled four miles west of Platte City. They had several children.
JULY.
July 5-F. Kaufman and Peter McDuff buy property in Weston.
July 26-A. V. Baldwin buys 40 acres in Sec. 9, T. 52, R. 35. for $250.
AUGUST.
Aug. 3-The result of the election of delegates to the Con- stitutional Convention was the choice of Col. John E. Pitt and Gen. Thompson Ward.
WILLIAM ASHER
Died this year. He was born in Culpeper County, Virginia. Oct. 17, 1771 ; m'd in 1813, Lucinda Clayton. They came to Clay in 1828, and in 1836 crossed into Platte before the Indian title was extinguished. Their ch:
I. W. D. Asher, b. Dec. 16, 1816; went to California.
II. ROBERT D. ASHER, b. in Clay Co., Sept. 14, 1831 ; m'd Jan. 18, 1857, Mary E. Russell, b. April 15, 1836; d. June 25. 1881. Ch:
1. William. b. Dec. 9, 1857; m'd Eleanor Breckinridge. of Clay. Ch: [{] Cleveland; [b] Lela; [c] Estill; [d] Melvin.
2. Jas. R. Asher, m'd Emma Eston.
3. John Asher, m'd Lou. Breckinridge.
4. Nannie P. Asher, m'd Nov. 7. 1886. Benton Rogers, of Clay.
5. Anna T. Asher, b. April 20. 1872; i'd Wm. Sherman, of Clay.
6. Thos. J. Asher. b. May 15, 1875.
Mr. R. D. Asher m'd 2d. Dec. 15. 1881. Lydia A. Hinton.
b. May 15. 1848. dr. of John. Ch:
7. Wylie Asher. b. Oct. 11. 1882.
THE COLLINS.
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S. Lewis Asher, b. April 2, 1884.
9. Ruth Asher, b. Sept. 9, 1887.
SEPTEMBER.
COLLINS.
The ancestor was James Collins, of Maryland. His son,
ZENAS COLLINS, was b. in Md. Feb. 27, 1797, d. in Platte Sept. 28, 1845. In 1803 he came with his father, James Collins, to Fairfield Co., Ohio. Here Zenas received an academic education, and m'd Katherine Sites, dr. of Henry. She was b. in 1797, in Vir- ginia, and d. in Platte in Nov., 1862. Zenas was a short but heavy man, full of spirit, of sound judgment, and social tempera- ment. Ch:
I. JOHN COLLINS, b. in Fairfield, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1819; d. in Platte City May 12, 1890; m'd Nov. 1841, Jemima Brown, dr. of Pitts Brown. She still lives with her children, who are much attached to her. John Collins was well educated, of sound judgment, firmness, independence of thought and action, zealous in the performance of Christian duty, delib- erate in his speech, and nearly always right in his religious. social, and political views. He was a Whig before the war. opposed secession, and in his latter years a moderate Demo- crat. He was an elder in the Christian Church, and a pro- moter of temperance and every order of benevolence. Ch:
1. Marion P. Collins, b. in Platte May 10, 1844. He lives at the ancestral farm, four miles east of Platte City, is a farmer, but possesses talents that would adorn a profession. He is an excellent manager, and is rapidly accumulating wealth. He m'd 1st, Mollie Waller, dr. of Hiram. She was b. in Platte Nov. 22, 1850; d. Dec. 3, 1884, leaving ch: [{] Lela Collins, b. Dec. 29, 1873; m'd John Throckmorton, b. Nov. 9, 1869. Ch: [1] Richard W., b. Aug. 7. 1895. [b] Dora Collins, b. July 28, 1875; m'd June 26, 1894. R. C. Elgin.
Mr. Collins m'd 2d. May 5, 1886, Miss Jane Colman. dr. of Henry, a tall, handsome, Christian lady, of superior education and admirable qualities. No ch. 2. Vannie Collins, b. Dec. 2, 1845; m'd Nov. 20. 1866, D. F. Masterson. a large and handsome gentleman. much regarded for social virtues. They live on a farm in Preston Township. Ch: ["] Anna Masterson; [b] Myra.
3. Elmira (Myra). b. Jan 12, 1850; m'd Nov. 24, 1874. And. Jackson Colman. b. Dec. 17. 1845. Mrs. Colman is an agreeable lady, and, like all her family. fond of
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THE COLLINS.
church music. Mr. Colman learned the tinner's trade with his father, carried on the business with him in Weston and in Texas. After the war, they came to Platte City. From a tinner's shop 1. J. Colman's establishment has become a large hard- ware store. His industry is remarkable, and his success surprising. He is wealthy, and by his politeness and urbanity has surrounded himself with friends. He is an enthusiastic Mason-has taken every degree, and attends the highest conventions of the order. Ch: [{] Guy C. Colman, b. May 1. 1876; [b] Ada, b. June 4, 1880; [c] Alma, b. July 18. 1883; [d] Mary, b. Jan. 25, 1886.
4. Mary E. Collins, b. Dec. 17, 1851; m'd Jan. 26, 1876. William M. Lewis, of Kansas City. Ch: [@] Grace Lewis; [b] Nellie; [c] Etta; [d] George.
5. Hattie B. Collins, b. Sept. 20. 1859; m'd Feb. 27. 1877, Sidney J. Park, son of Jeff. J. They live in Clay. Ch: [4] Garland Park; [0] Maud; [c] John.
6. Jesse Collins, b. Nov. 7, 1861; i'd Nov. 10, 1886, Sallie Miller, dr. of Jas. L. Mr. Collins possesses the char- acteristics of the family, both in person and mind. He is an elder in the Christian Church, and zealous in every good work. His wife possesses loveliness as well as intelligence. Ch: [{] Mary Lee Collins. 7. Henry Clay Collins, b. April 12, 1864; m'd Nov. 29. 1888. Jennette I. Young. No ch. They live in Chicago. . II. HARRIET COLLINS, m'd Jan. 23, 1849, James Swaney. They live in Kansas City. Ch:
1. Dr. Lorin Straney, m'd Georgia Robinson. Their ch: [@] James Swaney; [b] Ethel; [c] Georgia.
2. Rebecca. 3. Haley. 4. Lee. 5. Collins.
III. KATHERINE COLLINS, m'd W. T. Carrington. Ch:
1. Geo. Carrington.
IV. PERRY H. COLLINS, m'd 1st. Mary J. Swaney, dr. of Hugh. She d. Feb. 9. 1854, leaving :
1. Hugh Collins, m'd 1st. Jan. 13, 1874, Ella Heath, dr. of W. R. Ch: [{] Perry Collins.
Hugh m'd 2d, Jan. 3, 1877. Agnes Miller, dr. of Jona. Ch: [b] Lula: [c] Chas .; [d] Grover L .; [] Hattie: [f] David.
2. Harrison Collins, m'd Eliza Herndon, dr. of Simeon. Ch: [4] Clay; [b] Carrie; [c] Mary; [d] William; [e] Effie; [f] Lola; [9] Ella.
Mr. Perry H. Collins m'd 2d. Jose Miller, dr. of Sam'l.
3. Z. Samuel Collins, b. Sept. 13, 1857; represented the county in 1895-96. 4. Chas. Collins.
5. Kate. m'd H. H. Snail. No ch.
THE SISKS.
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Mr. Perry H. Collins m'd 3d, Jan. 24, 1867, Elizabeth Rice, dr. of Chas. She d. Oct. 27, 1896.
6. John Collins.
BARNET SISK
Died, and Jos. Still is appointed administrator. Bond, $1,200. Mr. Sisk was a hotel-keeper in Parkville. He married twice. By his first wife he had:
I. FANNIE SISK, m'd Nov. 15, 1878, A. B. Darnall.
II. JORDAN SISK.
Barnett Sisk m'd 2d, Feb. 7, 1843, Lois Brown. Ch:
III. LUCRETIA SISK, m'd March 6,1860, John Tribble, his second wife. Ch:
1. Mary, m'd I. M. Oliver. 2. Jennie, m'd W. H. Harley. 3. Susan, m'd W. J. Coates. 4. James Tribble.
Sept. 28-The Todd's Creek Old Baptists buy a site in Sec. 11. T. 52, R. 34, and proceed to build a log church in the prescribed form of a cross.
OCTOBER.
Oct. 1-Larkin Fleshman makes his first appearance in Platte City as a merchant.
Oct. 11-Jas. Kuykendall sells to W. H. Bell his 160-acre farm on the S. E. ¿ of Sec. 10, T. 54, R. 36, for $1,500.
NOVEMBER.
Nov. 3-Elizabeth Massie appointed administratrix of W. R. Massie. Bond, $4,500.
Nov. 14-Allen McLane buys Lot 9, Block 31, Platte City, for $575.
R. C. Ellifrit buys a lot in Ward's Addition to Weston, for $25.
Vor. 17-The Constitutional Convention meets at Jefferson City. Pitt and Ward are our delegates.
THE SEASON.
Fine crops are raised-prospects brighten. The crop of hemp is large, and brings readily $5 to $6 per 112 pounds. Pork-packing commences at Weston. Owen & Estill commence their pork op- orations, they build a large pork-house on the wharf at Weston. The Santa Fé trade has increased. People have learned to live upon their own resources. Banks are paying specie. Orchards are bearing fruit.
The Legislature repealed the barbarous "forthwith law," by which a poor debtor was apprehended and security for the debt demanded. If not given forthirith. the justice rendered judg-
BUSINESS MEN.
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ment. Nothing but one's clothing was exempt from execution. Constable sales were almost daily. The "forthwith law" was a disgrace to our civilization.
1846.
OFFICERS.
Governor, John C. Edwards; Circuit Judge, S. L. Leonard; County Justices, Lewis, Mayo, and Freeland; Sheriff, Jas. Kuy- kendall; Surveyor. L. Shepard; Representatives, A. Jasper. Thompson Ward; Circuit Clerk, Jesse Morin; County Clerk, J. H. Johnston; Treasurer, F. Marshall.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-W. B. Almond, J. H. Baldwin. H. M. Vories, R. P. Clark, I. N. Jones, W. C. Jones, S. P. S. McCurdy, E. H. Norton, J. E. Pitt, Amos Rees, J. G. Spratt, John Wilson.
Physicians-Wm. Baldwin, H. B. Callahan, W. E. Black, F. Marshall, N. M. Shrock.
Merchants, etc .- Black & Dickson, Wm. Brown, Branham & McCausland, Dorriss & Johnston, John Ferrier, S. Johnston, R. D. Johnston, H. P. Kutchenthall, E. Green, R. P. Gaines, J. B. Martin & Co.
At Weston: Attorneys-L. D. Bird. N. Burrows, J. R. Hardin, Bela M. Hughes, J. R. Tylee.
Physicians-Bonifant, Bowers, Malin.
Merchants, etc .- N. J. Alexander, H. Basye, W. H. Bell, Peter Blanjour, B. Holladay (postmaster), Bell & Venable, Middleton, Perry & Co., E. Cody, S. J. Lowe. Peter McDuff, Post & Railey, W. S. Murphy, W. G. Noble. F. Kaufman. R. P. Wentworth, Ben Wood, W. B. Barnett, D. P. Wallingford, Parrott & Bro., Jas. Osborn, J. P. Georgens. Jas. Ferguys, F. G. Cockrill, Owen & Estill.
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