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MARRIAGES.
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1884, DEC.
vive his beloved wife, and we will soon have the duty of giving him a favorable notice.
Dec. 25-Christmas tree in the Christian church and one at the opera house, where Baptists, Methodists, and Presbyterians united.
Dec. 27-Rawley Masonic Lodge, No. 204, at Dearborn, dedi- cated their hall.
Dec. 31-Elder John H. Duncan reports to the Christian Church at Platte City the results of his year's work: Baptized and restored, 16; lost by letter and by death, 8; visits made, 225; church collections, $430.71.
Edgerton shipped, in 1884, 62,700 bushels of wheat.
Copley Hall, Park College, finished. Accommodates 100 students.
MARRIAGES IN 1884 NOT ELSEWHERE NOTICED.
March 2-George Jones married Matilda Denney.
March 6-John W. Brink married Octavia Griffith. April 10-Charles Meyer married Elizabeth Weihe. April 17-Jonas R. Winburn married Cora N. Barbee. August 28-Geo. B. McAdow married Mary Boton. November 19-Noah Miller married Luella B. Fulton.
November 17-Rev. Wm. Voss married Alice H. Haines.
December 10-Richard W. Calvert married Elizabeth M. Brashear.
1885.
OFFICERS.
Governor, John S. Marmaduke; Congressman, Jas. N. Burnes; State Senator, H. F. Simrall; Representative, James Adkins; Circuit Judge, G. W. Dunn; Prosecuting Attorney, J. W. Coburn; Circuit Clerk, W. H. Roney; Treasurer, A. R. Jack; Surveyor, D. T. Polk; Public Administrator, W. C. Wells; Probate Judge, W. P. Chiles; County Justices, Shouse, Sum- mers, and Waller; Sheriff, R. W. Pack; Collector, John T. Owens; County Clerk, T. F. Warner; Assessor, J. Synnamon; Superintendent of Schools, W. A. Bower; Coroner, N. Lutes.
BUSINESS MEN.
At Platte City: Attorneys-Anderson, Burnes, Carmack, Coots, Forman, Harrington, Norton, Paxton, B. Woodson.
Physicians-Baldwin, Coffey, McDonald, Overbeck, Records, Redman.
1885, JAN.
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BUSINESS MEN.
Merchants, etc .- Ed. Anderson, Banister, Beaumont, Breen, Bros., Bryant, Burruss, Clemings, Colman, Flannery, Hulett, Jenkins, Johnston, Krause, Kurtz (postmaster), Lutes, Mason, Meads, Recht, Rohring, Termier, Young, Zarn.
Lodges-Lodge No. 504, J. S. Brasfield, W. M .; Chapter No. 21, A. J. Colman, H. P .; Commandery No. 9, N. B. Anderson, E. C .; Nebraska, No. 12, J. J. Esmond, N. G.
Mayor-J. L. Carmack.
Fair-James Adkins president.
Schools-Daughters' College, F. G. Gaylord president; Public School, W. A. Banister principal.
Preachers-Blake (Pres.), Jermane (Chris.), Jones (Bap.), Valliant (Epis.).
Banks-Exchange Bank of Wells & Co., Jack cashier; W. F. Norton & Co.
At Weston: Coburn, Bonifant, Martin, Shortridge, Price, Simpson, Allen, Baker, Bell, Bowman, Breen, Briggs, Brill, But- ler, Cox, Carson, Deitz, Doppler, Evans, Haberman, Hartman, Ilkenhans, Jacquemin, Keller, Kenney, Kurtz, Magers, Mason, Newhouse, Noble, Noll, O'Dowd, Ohlhausen, Parr, Price (post- master), Raileys, Rich, Rolle, Schmidt, Shenkner.
Preachers-Rucker (M. E.), Howell (Chris.), Burnett (Bap.).
At Parkville: Brightwell, Bueneman (postmaster), Coffey, Childs, Fulton, Haines, Holt, Kahm, Linn, Luthy, Mitchell, Noonan, Standard Mills, Ringo, Summers, Threlkeld, Wood.
Schools-Park College, J. A. McAfee president.
Preacher-E. P. Foster (Pres.).
Lodges-Compass Lodge, No. 120, W. T. Noland, W. M. At Camden Point: Buckner, Ewing, Farris, Herndon, Moore, Parrish (postmaster), Perrin, Reynolds, Owens, Stallard.
Lodges-Lodge No. 169, R. M. Parrish, W. M.
Schools-Orphans' School, W. Montjoy principal.
Preachers-Everett (Bap.), Montjoy (Chris.).
At Dearborn: Armstrong, Arnold, Bruce, Cropp, Ferrel (post- master), Johnston, Miller, Sampson.
At Edgerton: J. M. Moore (mayor), Beery, Bell, Bigger- staff. Breckenridge, Campion (postmaster), Clark, Clare, Cum- berford. Davis, Doke, De Armond, Handley, Jennings, John- ston, Jones, Justus, Kerr, Lampton, Lewis, Mays, Mills, Missemer, Ohlhansen, Owens, Pack, Scott, Shafer, Stiff, Wallingford, West, Wilkerson.
Preachers-Tanquary (M. E. S.).
At Farley: Brasfield, Meyer (postmaster), Weisse. Lodges-Fidelity Lodge, No. 339, L. Harrington, W. M.
At Hampton: Bledsoe (postmaster).
At latan: Abbott, Gittinger, Smith (postmaster).
At Linkrille: Nunnelly (postmaster), Dr. Barr, Slaughter. Thornhill. Elder B. C. Stephens.
At New Market: Brown, Bryant (postmaster), Gregg, Law- rance. Leavel, Lowe, Martin, Simpson, Thompson.
EXPENDITURES.
At Ridgely: Chrisman (postmaster), Gustin, Dr. Robinson, Dr. Rupe.
At Nettle: HI. C. Skillman (postmaster).
At Tracy: Baker, Chinn, Davis, Day, Esmond, Hamm, Mc- Bride. Perry, Phoenix Mills.
At Waldron: Ginter, Heath, McCormick, Pettillo, Simpson (postmaster), Waldron.
PRICES.
Beeves, $4.50; corn, 40 cents; hogs, 4 cents; potatoes, 50 cents; wheat, 75 cents.
JANUARY.
Jan. 1-Hog cholera on Bee Creek.
Shipments of Apples-From Weston, 12,270 barrels; Iatan, 7,000; Tracy, 9,140; Edgerton, 10,280; Dearborn, 7,500; total from the west half of the county, 46,250.
EXPENDITURES OF PLATTE COUNTY, 1884.
Assessor.
444.80
Bridges.
1,727.34
Bonds retired.
5,100.00
Bonds registered .
58.65
Bonds, commission on.
1,768.67
County Clerk (Warner).
1,866.39
County Judges.
332.25
County Treasurer (Thomas)
567.00
Court-house.
258.17
Criminal costs.
1,311.79
County printing
43.60
Elections.
359.15
Insane.
1,932.35
Inquests.
45.34
Interest. 39,800.00
727.75
Paupers.
2,631.38
Roads.
4,940.06
Road damages.
85.65
Road Commissioner ..
165.15
Prosecuting Attorney.
600.00
Stationery. .
295.73
School Commissioner 35.00
Sheriff and jailer.
731.92
Total. . $65.941.34
Jan. 10-T. W. Park is appointed secretary of the Bureau of Statistics of Missouri.
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Jurors and witnesses.
Miscellaneous. 113.20
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MRS. E. BURNES.
Jan. 16-The Waldron Mills burned. They were the prop erty of Havens & Co.
Of Platte City when without saloons, the Weston Chron- icle, an anti-prohibition paper, says: "It is one of the most order- ly towns in the State."
Jan. 20-Weather intensely cold. Good ice. Good sleighing.
MRS. ELIZABETH BURNES died at Platte City. She was the wife of Colonel F. Burnes (see), and daughter of Jesse Sum- mers. She possessed not only grace and beauty, but brilliance and amiability. She was a zealous Methodist, and a leader in every good work. After her death I dedicated four stanzas to her honor, and here reproduce one of them:
How well I remember thy warm salutation,
Thy pleasing address and encouraging smile!
Kind Nature had formed thee to fill any station
That called for intelligence, fancy, or style. How often I've met thee in charity's labors,
And witnessed thy diligence, judgment, and skill!
Admired by strangers-beloved by thy neighbors,
The world gave thee praise for thy hearty good-will.
S. C. Woodson sells his bank shares and other estate in Platte City, and with his brother, A. M. Woodson, settles permanently at St. Joseph.
Jan. 26-The fall of Khartoum in Upper Egypt, and the death of Gordon.
Laura and Kate Denton are writing some beautiful poems for the Landmark.
FEBRUARY.
Feb. 1-Park College has 225 students.
A semi-weekly mail is established between Platte City and Parkville, by way of Hampton.
Feb. 5-JAMES ADKINS died at Jefferson City. Our rep- resentative, he was at his post. A committee of the Legislature attended the funeral at the Platte City cemetery. The governor appointed February 21st for the election of a successor.
The Methodist Episcopal Church and the Christian Church each build a house of worship at Ridgely.
Mrs. Laura Hurlbut, née Swaney, commences a continued story in the Landmark, entitled "The Stolen Heiress." She is a chaste and interesting writer. The family now reside in Kansas.
Valliant and Paxton are discussing prohibition in the Landmark.
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EXPOSITION.
Cow Island, if any of it is left, is now attached to the Mis- souri shore, and Iatan is in the interior. Weston has again lost the main channel of the Missouri.
The World's Exposition at New Orleans is attracting our people. Among the visitors are A. J. Colman and wife, Marion Collins, Jane Colman, James Flannery, E. J. Miller, Mrs. Thos. Quinn, Anna and Phobe Paxton, Tillie and Laura Tebbs, E. O. Waller and wife, R. L. Waller, Mrs. W. C. Wells, Cam. Wells, Ben, Harry, and William Lott, Benton Elliott, George Kitchen, Browning Mitchell.
Feb. 12-John S. Duncan is called on to run for the Legis- lature, to fill the place of James Adkins, deceased, but declines. The race is left to MeRuer and Boydston.
Feb. 16-Temperature 16 degrees below zero.
Feb. 19-"Ingomar" performed at Platte City by the home club. By invitation the club afterwards perform at Weston and at Liberty.
Feb. 21-Election of representative to fill Adkins' place: J. T. McRuer received 1,224 votes, and James N. Boydston 682 votes.
Feb. 25-Rev. T. R. Valliant went to Maryland to visit rel- atives, and to Washington to witness Cleveland's inauguration.
MARCH.
CRIME IN CLAY COUNTY.
March 1-There is not a single criminal case on docket, ex- cept such as came by change of venue from other counties. In August, 1884, the grand jury brought in no bill of indictment, though their investigation was exhaustive. At the February term, 1885, there was no one in jail, and none bound over. There are no saloons in the county.
Postage, heretofore 2 cents per half-ounce, is now 2 cents per ounce.
James W. Babcock's house burned.
Progressive euchre is the rage.
Saloons are licensed only in Platte City, Weston, and Tracy. At the latter place they refuse to pay town taxes.
Dr. Records (Uncle Ben) is editing a column in the Landmark in support of temperance, but is very tender towards saloons.
AMANDA ABBOTT.
Amanda Abbott, wife of Joseph Osborn Abbott, died near Iatan. Her maiden name was Brady. She was born at Rock- port, Ind., January 9, 1822; married March 21, 1840, J. O. Ab- bott, born in Montgomery County, Ky., December 11, 1810; died January 3, 1894; son of Joseph Abbott (i), b. June 20, 1784; mar-
THE ABBOTTS.
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ried June 13, 1805, Rhoda Masterson, born September 4, 1786. Joseph O. Abbott came to Platte in April, 1842, after sojourning a few years in Ohio, and subsequently in Indiana. He was a successful farmer, and commanded the esteem and confidence of his neighbors. Ch:
I. ALLEN H. ABBOTT, b. Feb. 14, 1841; d. Nov. 29, 1889; m'd Feb. 20, 1868, Lucy Parsons, dr. of James.
II. ANNIE E. ABBOTT, b. Oct. 9, 1844; m'd Nov. 26, 1868, Jas. A. Gittinger, a merchant of enterprise and integrity, who sold goods at latan, and in Sept., 1887, opened a store at Dye, and became its first postmaster. His son, J. N. Git- tinger, m'd Nov. 7, 1893, Lucy V. Blakley, dr. of Jesse J. (See.)
III. HIRAM B. ABBOTT, b. Sept. 18, 1851; m'd Margaret Mc- Adow, dr. of James A. and gd. dr. of John McAdow (i). (See.)
IV. GRACE ABBOTT, m'd an Alexander. They live in Kansas. V. CHAS. EDWIN ABBOTT, b. Oct. 28, 1858; m'd Dec. 3, 1879, Emma White, dr. of John A. He graduated at Lombard University, Ill. Ch:
1. Inez V. 2. Gertrude L.
V. WILLIAM P. ABBOTT, b. Jan. 23, 1861; m'd Jan. 9, 1884, Azuba Constance Graves. (See.) Mr. Abbott has removed to Kansas. He is a chaste speaker, and possesses much sprightliness.
March 10-GEORGE R. WOOD died at Camden Point. He was born in Owen County, Ky., October 30, 1832; married October 4, 1860, Lizzie, daughter of Nimrod Arnold, and foster dr. of John J. Arnold. She was born October 12, 1884; died July 10, 1890. He came to Platte in 1855, and was a merchant at Cam- den Point in 1874-77, and a trader in stock and produce to his death. His children: 1, Emmett A. Wood, b. April 23, 1870, a merchant at New Market; 2, Virgie A. Wood, b. July 30, 1882.
Bank Deposits-W. F. Norton's Bank, $50,507.28; Railey & Bro., $84,955.23; Exchange Bank of Wells & Co., $75,716.00.
Weston is raising funds to bore for coal.
March 16-Judge Dunn, of the circuit court, did not arrive until Tuesday, and sheriff sales advertised for Monday had to be continued until next term.
March 21-WILLIAM MOORE died at his home on Second Creek. He was born in Anderson County, Ky., August 13, 1812; married October 7, 1834, Elizabeth A. Carrote, of Woodford County, Ky., and came to Platte in 1843. Ch: 1, Mary E .; 2, Lewis P .; 3, Nancy A.
March 23-J. L. Carmack, mayor of Platte City, by proclama- tion, calls upon the people of the city to clean out their alleys, and to vaccinate their children.
S. COLLIER.
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Indictments for selling liquor without license. The grand jury finds 43 indictments against Harvey Baker, and he is fined $40 on 31 of the indictments; but execution is stayed in 21 cases. That means that the circuit court exercises the pardoning power.
March 25-Allen McDowell, Masonic lecturer, is instructing the county lodges.
William Ohlhausen puts the Holladay Mills at Weston in complete order with rollers.
Elder Joseph Lowe gives a course of temperance lectures at Platte City.
SIMEON COLLIER.
Simeon Collier died in Marshall Township. He was born in Kentucky August 20, 1804, educated in Maysville, Ky .; mar- ried September 11, 1827, Elizabeth Burkshire, who died March 2, 1871. Mr. Collier was an enterprising and successful farmer near New Market. Ch:
I. ROBERT S. COLLIER, m'd Margaret Fulton, dr. of Hugh. Children:
1. Mary Collier. 2. Elizabeth. 3. Thomas. 4. James.
5. Wade. 6. Annie. 7. Cleo.
II. NANCY JANE COLLIER, m'd A. A. Downing, who was deputy collector under Sheriff Ogden, and a man of busi- ness. The family removed to Kansas.
III. THORNTON S. COLLIER, m'd July 6, 1892, Mary B. Bigham.
IV. ASENATH COLLIER, m'd Jas. A. Gault, b. March 27. 1835. in Maysville, Ky .; studied law, entered the Confederate army, and fell in battle in 1864. His dr., Mary Elizabeth Gault, m'd Archie Fulton.
V. HANNIBAL COLLIER. VI. AMELIA COLLIER.
March 28-The first number of the Parkville Independent issued by Gharky & Tucker.
APRIL. ELECTIONS.
April 1-J. L. Carmack is reelected mayor of Platte City, and Edwards, Hunt, and Mason were chosen aldermen. A vote was taken, and resulted favorably to dividing the school dis- trict, and making Tracy separate from Platte City. Zarn and Blakley were chosen school directors. An additional tax was voted down; and it was decided not to build a colored school- house.
James Dye was chosen president of the fair, and E. C. Cock- rill secretary.
T. C. Munson was elected school commissioner.
J. C. BERRY.
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Weston elected C. D. Noble mayor.
Platte City has no saloons, no marshal, and no preacher. State school moneys appropriated to Platte, $9,428.79.
Baker & Colman are building an opera house and two large store-rooms on Block 30, Platte City; and F. Krause is building a block of stores and offices on Block 29, Platte City.
April 10-JOHN C. BERRY died near Grayson. He was born in Fayette County, Ky., April 17, 1817. He settled, in 1838, eight miles east of Platte City ; married April 14, 1844, Susan Rog- ers, daughter of General William Rogers. He was a brother of James H. and William G. Berry. None of his posterity remain in Platte. Though a farmer, his education was superior, his reading general, and his literary taste cultivated.
Breen retires, and Mrs. Annie Gabbert takes the Exchange Hotel at Weston.
April 15-FERD. LAMAR commits suicide near Pleasant Ridge, by shooting himself in the brain. He married October 15, 1877, Louisa Beck, and left a child, Sophia Lamar.
DR. GEO. W. FIELD.
Dr. George W. Field died at Platte City. He was born in Bourbon County, Ky., March 30, 1818. His parents were John Field and Elizabeth Early. The father died when the son was an infant. He graduated at the Ohio Medical School June 24, 1840. With his mother he came to Clay County in 1837, and thence removed to New Market. February 14, 1854 he married Lucy E. Duncan, daughter of Judge Edward P. In 1878 he re- moved to the Tebbs farm, two miles east of Platte City. He was an excellent physician, and did a large business. His estate amounted to $50,000. He was a man of sound judgment, and in his profession there were few superiors. Quiet and thought- ful, his words were few, but always pointed. He owned the Tracy Mills for a time, was interested in the Bank of Platte County, and was ready to embrace and engage in any enterprise that promised a good return. I thus wrote of him:
Few men have exercised more thought, Or used so well their reasoning powers; His plans were laid, and measures wrought By mental toil in weary hours.
His intellect, with culture's grace, Gave form and force to what he said;
Complaisance sat upon his face, And dignity adorned his head.
Mrs. Field lives in Platte City. She is yet a handsome and dignified matron. Ch:
I. DESDEMONA J. FIELD, b. Aug. 25, 1856; d. March 15, 1893; m'd Ang. 3, 1876, John L. Carmack, son of Geo. W. Carmack and Martha D. Washington, of Campbell County,
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THE FIELDS
Ky., Nov. 11, 1846. When a youth he entered the Con- federate army, and served with distinction. After the war he came West, and settled at New Market. The handsome, intelligent, and chivalrous young man gained the affections of the people. He studied law, and was scarcely admitted to the bar before he was brought forward as a candidate for prosecuting attorney. In November, 1876, he was elected over Forman and Reynolds, the vote standing: Carmack, 1,325; Forman, 953; and Reynolds, 761. Thereupon he removed to Platte City, where he has since resided. In April, 1882, Mr. Carmack was elected the first mayor of Platte City, after the town had become a city of the fourth class. In 1884 he was reelected, but resigned before the end of his term. In 1890 he was elected probate judge, and reëlected in 1894. Prior to his be- coming probate judge, he practiced law, in partnership with Senator N. B. Anderson. This firm was regarded as one of the most eminent in the State. Judge Carmack lives within a stone-throw of my house, and our families have been intimate. Mrs. Carmack was tall and beauti- ful. She suffered long, and died in St. Louis, whither she had gone to have the care of the most eminent physicians. When I saw her fair and familiar face lying to one side, as if listening, and the legend "At Rest" upon her casket, I retired and wrote three stanzas in her honor, entitled "Loveliness in Death," and had them printed for her fu- neral. I copy the first stanza:
Is this fair form before us dead? Or do we on the living gaze? See how she gently turns her head, To listen to our words of praise. No mark of pain afflicts her brow- A smile has settled on her face- How sweetly she is sleeping now!
In heaven she 's found a resting-place.
Judge Carmack m'd 2d, April 25, 1895, Mrs. Mollie Gab- bert. née King, the widow of the late George Gabbert. She is a lady of grace, beauty, and amiability. Judge Car- mack's children by his first wife are:
1. Geo. Ward Carmack, b. Dec. 11, 1877. He is writing in his father's office, preparatory for a professional life.
2. John Leon Carmack, b. Oct. 7, 1879.
II. EDWIN A. FIELD, b. July 14, 1858; m'd Dec. 23, 1888, Annie L. Royston.
III. PASCHAL E. FIELD, b. July 7, 1860; m'd Nov. 7, 1884, A. E. Carrington. Ch:
1. Warder. 2. James. 3. Lucy. 4. Tennie.
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IV. WILLIAM S. FIELD, b. Feb. 2, 1862.
V. LIZZIE B. FIELD, b. Feb. 22, 1864; m'd April 20, 1886, Ed. L. Anderson, b. June 1, 1853.
VI. DR. GEORGE J. FIELD, b. May 7, 1868.
VII. DR. JOHN T. FIELD, b. Nov. 11, 1876.
VIII. LULA FIELD, m'd Feb. 14, 1897, O. G. Ballard.
April 23-J. L. Carmack, mayor of Platte City, resigns, and N. E. Wilkinson is appointed in his place.
We will now take up the whole
DUNCAN FAMILY.
Frederick Duncan was born in Culpeper County, Va., in 1770; married Susan Stallard, born in 1780, daughter of Randolph Stallard (i), a captain in the Continental army. They were the ancestors of the Duncan family of Platte. We notice four of their children :
I. EDWARD PENDLETON DUNCAN.
He married Fannie Luttrell, and came to Platte in 1838. They settled near New Market, and in 1858 he was elected a rep- resentative from this county. In 1856 he was elected a member of the county court. . He was a courtly and intelligent gentleman, of wealth, integrity, and influence. Ch:
I. RICHARD F. DUNCAN, m'd Dec. 21, 1859, Sarah Ann St. John, dr. of Noah. Ch:
1. Frank. 2. Albert. 3. William.
4. Etta, m'd Oct. 27, 1890, Chas. A. Carson.
5. Remus E. 6. Boss. 7. Coleman Duncan.
8. Randall (ii). 9. Dovie.
II. LUCY DUNCAN, m'd Feb. 14, 1854, Dr. G. W. Field (i). (See.)
III. VIRGIE A. DUNCAN, b. in 1834; m'd March 15, 1857, E. R. George. He is a prosperous farmer, residing near Dear- born, and is much esteemed for sound judgment and busi- ness qualifications. His parents were Peyton George, b. in 1800, in Fauquier County, Va., and Aletha Carson, b. Dec. 20, 1801, in Spottsylvania County, Va. Ch:
1. Dulcie George, m'd Feb. 4, 1885, W. E. Miller, b. May 19, 1852, son of Capt. Warner J.
2. Wardie George, m'd John Moseley.
IV. MARY DELIA DUNCAN, m'd 1st, Wm. E. Minor. (See.) She was divorced, and m'd 2d, Sept. 14, 1872, David R. Stal- lard, b. Jan. 17, 1836, son of Albert G. (see) Stallard, b. in Rappahannock County, Va, July 13, 1813, and of Sallie Luttrell, b. Dec. 23, 1807, and m'd Dec. 31, 1833. Mr. D. R. Stallard is president of the Bank of Camden Point, and is highly regarded in financial circles.
V. JAMES BURRELL DUNCAN, m'd Nannie Guthrie; dead. Children:
DUNCAN FAMILY.
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1. Mona Duncan, m'd Arch. Roy. 2. David. 3. James.
4. Lucy E., m'd Jan. 29, 1890, Alonzo Drais. Children: [@] James Drais.
James B. Duncan has married again, and lives in Denver.
VI. FANNIE DUNCAN, m'd W. P. George. (See.) They live near Camden Point. Ch:
1. Ida George, m'd April 5, 1881, Thos. Bywaters.
2. Wm. B. George, lives in Montana.
3. Lizzie A. George, m'd March 7, 1886, Perry A. Bal- lard, b. Dec. 21, 1863. (See.)
4. Clifton George, m'd Mattie D. Jones, dr. of Elder A. B. 5. Oswell George.
VII. EDWARD WILLIS DUNCAN, m'd Lavinia Duncan, dr. of Harrison. Ch:
1. Sallie Duncan. 2. Myrtle. 3. Agnes. 4. Lucy.
5. Hattie Duncan. 6. Edward. 7. Ben. 8. Maggie.
After the death of his first wife, Judge Ed P. Duncan m'd 2d, Melvina Connet, and after her death he m'd 3d, Agnes McCormick; no children.
II. JOHN RANDALL DUNCAN,
Was born in Culpeper County, Va., in 1821; married in 1843, Mildred J. Duncan, born March 2, 1821, dr. of Marshall and Polly Duncan. John R. and his wife, Mildred J., live at Camden Point, honored and revered by neighbors and a widely dif- fused posterity. They came to Platte in 1844. They possess wealth, intelligence, integrity, and Christian faith. They have distributed their lands to their children, and are enjoying com- fort and seclusion. Ch:
I. JAMES L. DUNCAN, m'd Sallie Williams, in Texas. Ch: 1. Ed. R. Duncan. 2. Lilian. 3. Lula.
4. Randall. 5. Duff.
II. CAMILLA DUNCAN, m'd 1st, Jas. Dulin. Ch:
1. Robt. M. Dulin, m'd Nov. 8, 1890, Mary Rush Boyd. ston, dr. of Thomas.
2. Beulah. 3. Mary Dulin. 4. Jimmie Dulin.
Camilla m'd 2d, Henry Thorp, and had:
5. Blanche Thorp. 6. Jane. 7. Bertha.
8. Russell Thorp.
III. MILDRED DUNCAN, dead; m'd 1st, Feb. 23, 1873, Lieut. L. C. Ransdall. Ch:
1. Lena Ransdall. 2. Duncan. 3. Randall.
Mildred m'd 2d, Hugo Wilkinson. Ch:
4. Luella Wilkinson.
IV. ISABEL DUNCAN, dead; m'd Dec. 27, 1876, Marcellus Stallard.
V. HELEN A. DUNCAN, m'd John Buchanan. Ch:
1. Maggie. 2. Annie.
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DUNCAN FAMILY.
VI. WILLIAM MARSHALL DUNCAN, b. March 8, 1859; m'd Jan. 4, 1880, Annie T. Smart, dr. of Thos. A., of Kansas City, b. Dec. 28, 1861. He is a farmer, residing near Dear- born. Ch:
1. Thomas Duncan, b. Dec. 1, 1880.
2. Lillie Lee Duncan, m'd Sept. 2, 1896, Oscar M. Hal. fried, b. Jan. 15, 1882.
3. Bessie B., b. Sept. 19, 1884.
4. John R. Duncan, b. June 7, 1888.
5. Alta, b. Dec. 3, 1890.
VII. JOHN STERLING DUNCAN, m'd Emma Maupin, dr. of Richard. Ch:
1. Mary Duncan. 2. Grace. 3. Marshall.
4. John Samuel Duncan.
VIII. ED. LEE DUNCAN, b. Nov. 8, 1864; m'd Dec. 23, 1891, Lottie Trumbo, dr. of John. Ch:
1. Chas. M. Duncan, b. Oct. 28, 1892.
III. ELDRIDGE DUNCAN,
Lived in Virginia. He was the father of
I. ROBERT DUNCAN, father of
1. Robert L. Duncan, m'd Nov. 10, 1890, Grace M. Meads, dr. of Henry (See.)
IV. MADISON DUNCAN,
Lived and died in Virginia.
R. M. STAFFORD.
April 25-R. M. Stafford died at his home near Dearborn. He was born November 20, 1808, in Virginia, and was a son of John Stafford and Nancy Muncy; married June 18, 1837, Cynthia Burgess, daughter of John, born December 23, 1819, in Lawrence County, Ky. Ch:
I. ISABEL JANE STAFFORD, b. April 10, 1838; m'd H. C. Clay, son of William.
II. JAMES B., b. Dec. 7, 1839 ; m'd May 17, 1866, Malissa Grable. They live in Buchanan; 8 children.
III. NANCY M. STAFFORD, b. July 21, 1841; m'd Jas. Harris. IV. COR. G. W., b. July 12, 1843; m'd Calwell Vaughn.
V. ELIZABETH ANN STAFFORD, b. Jan. 5, 1847; m'd Geo. Miller.
VI. BEN W., b. July 29, 1849; m'd Agatha Bryant.
VII. JOHN R. STAFFORD, b. April 30, 1850; m'd Mary Kirkman.
VIII. EMMA S., b. Feb. 12, 1853; m'd Doc Brinton.
IX. ANNA C. STAFFORD, b. April 5, 1858; m'd William McInterf.
April 28-John T. McRuer moves from Parkville to Platte City.
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