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F. D. PECK.
F RANCIS DAVID PECK, of Lincoln township, is a native of Atchison county. He was born on Sept. 16, 1865, on the farm where he now lives. His parents, Edgerton E. and Hannah Peck, natives of Canada, located in Atchison county in 1858, on the land which the subject of this sketch now owns and occupies. His father, at the time of his death, however, owned 525 acres of land and had acquired considerable other property. He was President of the Farmers' Bank of Westboro and was one of the organizers of the First National Bank at Shenandoah, Ia. He died on March 15th, 1903. His wife pre- ceded him to the beyond in 1885.
The subject of this sketch began farming for himself at the age of nineteen years. He now owns 160 acres in section 5, township 64, range 39, three and one-half miles north- west of Westboro. The house on his farm, in size, is 28x32 feet, 112 stories, and 12x14 feet, one story, with a porch on three sides of the house. The barn, in size, is 30x42 feet, with 10-foot posts, and a 30-foot shed on one side. There is also a granary, cribs, sheds, scales, arch cellar and a good orchard.
Mr. Peck and Miss Carrie Bailey were united in marriage at Westboro, Mo., on Nov. 24th, 1887. Mrs. Peck is a daughter of Samuel P. and Lavina Bailey, and was born at Washington, Ia., March 21st, 1868. Her parents, deceased, resided in Atchison county several years. Her father was a native of Ohio-her mother of Pennsylvania.
Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peck, four of whom are living, as follows: Renric, born Feb. 25, 1894; Kyle, born Feb. 8, 1898; Crete, born Jan. 25, 1900; Eldon, born April 5, 1903. Four of the children died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Peck are members of the M. E. church. Mr. Peck was educated in the home schools and in the college at Shenandoah, Ia. Politically Mr. Peck is a Republican.
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THE OLD PECK HOMESTEAD,
A. W. ROLF.
A' UGUST WILLIAM ROLF is another of the prosperous German farmers of Polk town-
ship who has acquired a splendid farm and home with every comfort. He was born in Orsnabruck, Hanover, Germany, June 20th, 1856, the son of Christian Rudolph and Agnes Rolf, and the second of seven children.
He came from Germany to Atchison county in 1880, working on a farm the first year and renting a farm the second year. In 1882 he bought 80 acres of his present farm, for $31 per acre. He now owns 225 acres, in sections 5 and 8, township 66, range 40, nine miles west of Westboro. The size of the house on this farm is 18x32 ft. and 14x30. ft., two stories. The dimensions of the barn are 16x32 feet, with 16-foot posts, and an addition 20x32 feet; hay-barn, 24x40 feet, with 20-foot posts; scales, tenant house, two orchards of 350 trees and a vineyard of 600 vines.
On Nov. 13, 1886, Mr. Rolf was united in marriage with Miss Lizzie Kemper, in Atchi- son county. She is a daughter of Carl and Anna Kemper, and was born in Hanover. Ger- many, June 29th. 1869. She died March 30th, 1904. To Mr. and Mrs. Rolf were born seven children, six of whom are living, namely: Anna, born Aug. 8, 1887; Dora, born July 12, 1889; Mabel, born Sept. 27, 1893; Verna, born Dec. 15, 1895; Hilda, born April 15, 1898; Carl, born Aug. 12, 1900; Fritz, born Aug. 9, 1891, died Jan. 17, 1893.
Mr. and Mrs. Rolf are members of St. John's German Lutheran church, of which organ- ization Mr. Rolf was formerly Treasurer. Mr."Rolf is Republican in politics. He has been clerk of the school district in which he lives several years: !
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T. B. RANKIN.
T THOMAS B. RANKIN, farmer and stock-raiser, of Colfax township, was born in Warren county, Illinois, August 24, 1860, the son of Alexander and Jane Rankin, and the fourth child in a family of five. He was with his parents until in his twentieth year, on the farm. However, he taught one term of school. In February, 1881, he came to Atchison county, locating in what is now Colfax township. He bought 160 acres of the splendid farm which he lives upon at present, paying $13 per acre for same. His farm now consists of 560 acres, in sections 15, 16 and 22, township 65, range 39, four and one-half miles east of Tarkio. This is one of the best improved farms in the county, with beautiful lawns and meadows, commodious and modern buildings, and also sheds, scales, wind-mills and all necessary improvements for a model farm. The house in which Mr. Rankin resides is of 1% stories, 28x40 feet in size; is heated by a furnace and supplied with water. Sur- rounding it is a spacious and beautiful lawn. The main barn, in size, is 54x78 feet and 20 feet to the eaves. There is also a neat barn near the house, in which are kept driving and saddle horses. The erection of another large barn is contemplated. There are also three tenant houses on the farm. The accompanying view shows well the attractive and well- arranged premises.
At Monmouth, Ill., on Feb. 15th, 1883, Mr. Rankin and Miss Edith Owens were united in marriage. Mrs. Rankin is a daughter of James and Mary T. Owens and was born in Warren county, Illinois, on Sept. 16th, 1862. Her father was a native of Ohio-her mother of Kentucky. She was educated in the high school at Lyons, Ia., and Mr. Rankin at Monmouth, Ill. They have four children, namely: John Owen, born April 17, 1884; Mary, born Feb. 22, 1887; William Nelson, born March 8, 1889; Lois, born Feb. 13, 1894.
Mr. Rankin is a member of the United Presbyterian church, while Mrs. Rankin belongs to the Christian church. Politically, Mr. Rankin is a Prohibitionist, and he was a delegate to the state Prohibition convention in 1902. He has held the office of director of the home school district several terms.
Mr. Rankin is an up-to-date farmer and stock-raiser. He makes a specialty of Short- horn cattle and his public sales of same at Omaha, Neb., and Kansas City, Mo., are pat- ronized by leading stockmen all over the country.
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B. A. RICHARDS.
B' RET ALLEN RICHARDS, of Polk township, was born in Atchison county, Missouri, March 18, 1873. He is a son of John and Elizabeth Richards and is fifth in a family of eleven children. His whole life has been passed in Atchison county. He was with his parents on the farm until in his 22nd year, when he began farming for himself. He owns a well-improved and well-kept farm of 80 acres, in section 31, township 66, range 40, eight miles northeast of Rock Port.
His house, in size, is 14x28 feet, 11% stories; barn, 32x40 feet in size, with 16-foot posts; also archi cellar, cribs, sheds, smoke house, etc., and an orchard and vineyard. Mr. Rich- ards expects to feed cattle in the future. During the past year he marketed 120 head of hogs.
Mr. Richards and Miss Lucretia Stickerod were joined in wedlock Nov. 4th, 1894. Mrs. Richards is a daughter of Conrad and Elizabeth Stickerod and was born in Atchison county on Jan. 13th, 1876. To Mr. and Mrs. Richards three children have been born, one one of whom is living-Loren Cecil, born Nov. 24, 1895. Two children died in infancy.
Mrs. Richards is a member of the Christian church at Linden. Mr. Richards is a mem- - ber of the Knights of Pythias lodge at Watson. In politics he is a Democrat. At present he is a director of his school district. Besides attending the district school Mr. Richards also attended the Western Normal College at Lincoln, Neb. Mrs. Richards' education was finished at St. Scholastic Convent, Atchison, Kans.
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C. R. ROLF.
C HRISTIAN R. ROLF was born in Germany on Feb. 26th, 1854, the son of Rudolph and Bensman Rolf, and the oldest in a family of seven children. He emigrated from his native land in his nineteenth year, locating in Boscabel county, Wisconsin. After a residence there of four years he came to Atchison county, Missouri, and worked as a farm hand. In 1878 he bought eighty acres of the farm he owns and lives upon at present, pay- ing $10 per acre for same. He now owns one of the best farms in the county, comprising 290 acres, in sections 8, 9 and 17, township 66, range 40, seven miles west of Westboro. This is an especially well improved farm. The residence is of the following dimensions: 18x36 feet, two stories, and 16x28 feet, one story. The barn, in size, is .40x44 feet, with 16-foot posts, and with a basement underneath. The barn will hold 60 tons of hay. There is also a hay barn, in size 24x40 feet and 20 feet high. Also cribs, sheds, scales and other improvements necessary for conducting such a farm, as well as an orchard and vineyard. Mr. Rolf feeds 50 to 75 lead of cattle and about 100 head of hogs annually.
Mr. Rolf takes an active part in local politics and is considered one of the Republican leaders in the county. He was elected to serve as County Judge from the North District in 1895-97, which position he filled with honor to himself and the county. He has also served his school district in the capacity of director. He is President of the Farmers' Bank of Westboro, as well as a director and stockholder of the same.
Mr. Rolf and Miss Katie Kahle were united in marriage on Feb. 26, 1878. She was born in Germany on March 1st, 1856. Mr. and Mrs. Rolf have seven children, namely: Ru- dolph L., born July 16, 1880; Mary A., born Nov. 8, 1881; Ella M., born Sept. 16, 1883; August H., born Jan. 19, 1886; Henry F., born May 13, 1888; Clara E., born May 20, 1892; Grant Washington, born Oct. 13, 1894.
Mr. and Mrs. Rolf are members of St. John's German Lutheran church.
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E. E. ROSENBOHM.
E KKE EKKEN ROSENBOHM, farmer, of Benton township, was born in Hanover, Ger- many, March 4th, 1854, the son of Ekke and Anna Rosenbohm. He emigrated from the fatherland in 1869, locating on the Missouri bottom, and there he has since lived, with the exception of about eighteen monthis in the state of Illinois.
He was united in marriage with Maria Rossmiller, daughter of Eilert and Gracie Ross- miller, on Dec. 4th, 1880. She was born in Maynard county, Illinois, on Oct. 28th, 1864. Of this union nine children were born, eight of whom are living, namely: Anna Mary, born May 30, 1883; Eilert Ekke, born March 18, 1885; Gracie, born March 12, 1888; Trinka, born Sept. 23, 1890; John Ekken, born April 7, 1893; Edith May, born July 19, 1895; Albert Jacob, born Nov. 14, 1897; Angeline, born Dec. 14, 1903; Gracie, born March 18, 1881, died July 9, 1881.
Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbohm are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church, in Benton township, Mr. Rosenbohm being President of the church board. Ile is Democratic in politics and has represented his township in several county conventions. He was once elected Constable of Benton township, but did not qualify, and was also elected school director several times.
Mr. Rosenbohm owns and lives upon a farm of 200 acres, in sections 24 and 25, town- ship 64, range 42, one mile south of Langdon. His residence, in size, is 18x28 feet, 11% stories, and 12x14 feet, one story; also a granary and shop, 21x30 feet in size; barn, 19x40 feet; one of the best arch cellars in the county, in size 17x30 feet, and other needed im- provements. Mr. Rosenbohm feeds his grain to stock of his own raising and markets about thirty head of hogs annually.
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EILERT ROSSMILLER.
E ILERT ROSSMILLER was born in Hanover, Germany, Aug. 6, 1831, the oldest of a family of nine children. His parents were Albert and Gracie Rossmiller. The subject of this sketch came from Germany to the United States in 1854, locating at Lebanon, St. Clair county, Illinois. He farmed there two years and then went to Petersburg, Bernard county, Illinois. Remained there until in the year 1865, when he came to Atchison county, Missouri, locating in the Missouri valley, where he bought 120 acres of land at $18 per acre. His home farm, in section 28, township 64, range 42, three miles southwest of Langdon, comprises 240 acres of fineland. There is a neat one-story cottage on the farm, the dimensions being 16x43 feet, 14x14 feet and 16x16 feet, with porch. The barn is 36x60 feet in size, with 14-foot posts. There is also a smoke-house, granary, sheds, cribs, wind-mill, and all necessary improvements for a first-class farm, and an orchard large enough to supply the family with fruit. Mr. Rossmiller also owned forty acres of land which went into the Missouri river several years ago, and which is now coming back to him. He has ten acres of timber land in section 33, township 64, range 42, and a fine 150- acre farm, 212 miles east of Rock Port.
On March 12, 1858, Mr. Rossmiller and Miss Gracie Remers were united in marriage in Bernard county, Illinois. She was born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 9th, 1833, the third child in a family of six. Her parents were Jacob E. and Maggie Remers. Her father died in the United States.
To Mr. and Mrs. Rossmiller were born eight children, six of whom are living, namely: Albert, born Jan. 7, 1860; Jacob, born April 7, 1862; Mary, wife of Ekke Rosenbohm, born Oct. 28, 1864; Gracie, wife of Wm. LaHue, born March 12, 1867; Trinka, wife of Otto Luhrs, born June 14, 1869; Harmon, born Aug. 2, 1871. Annie, born Jan. 7, 1875, died in 1879. Another child died in infancy. Albert farms in Hitchcock county, Nebraska, where he owns about 1,000 acres of land. Jacob las 480 acres of land in Nebraska and 320 acres in Oklahoma. Harmon makes his home with his parents and helps his father conduct the farm. They market about fifty head of fat cattle annually and about seventy - · five fat hogs, and always have a surplus of grain and stock on hand.
Mr. and Mrs. Rossmiller are members of St. Peter's German Lutheran church, and Mr. Rossmiller has been Secretary of that organization. In politics he is a Republican. He was director of his school district about sixteen years.
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JOHN A. RANKIN.
OHN A. RANKIN, farmer, of Colfax township, was born in Warren county, Illinois, on J March 11th, 1868. He is a son of Alexander and Jane G. Rankin and is the youngest of five children. He came from Illinois to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1889, and bought eiglity acres of the land which he now owns, paying $16 per acre for same. He now owns 380 acres in section 21, township 65, range 39, and in section 19, township 65, range 38. His home is four miles east of Tarkio, and a beautiful place it is, with its neat and well- kept buildings, lawns and fences. The house is of 11% stories, in size 20x30 feet, and one story 10x24 feet; barn, 60x64 feet, with 20-foot posts. There is also a carriage house, granary, cribs, tenant house, small barn and scales. and an orchard large enough to supply a family. Mr. Rankin makes a specialty of raising thoroughbred Shorthorn cattle, Shrop- shire sheep, and jacks and jennets. He is a successful and up-to-date farmer and stock- raiser.
On March 19, 1889, Mr. Rankin and Miss Myrtle Sigafoos were united in marriage. Mrs Rankin is a daughter of Henry and Flora Sigafoos, natives of New York, and was born in Warren county, Illinois, March 12, 1870. Mrs. Rankin was educated in the col. lege at Monmouth, Ill. Mr. Rankin attended Tarkio College. They are members of the United Presbyterian church at Tarkio, in which organization Mr. Rankin is an Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Rankin have three children-Irene, Henry and Louise.
Politically Mr. Rankin is a Prohibitionist, and in 1902 he was the nominee of his party for the office of Representative of Atchison county.
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C. H, ROLF.
C CHRISTOPHER HENRY ROLF, son of Henry and Eliza Rolf, was born in Hanover, Germany, May 31, 1865, and is second in a family of five children. In his eighteenth year he emigrated from the fatherland, locating at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked in a dairy a while. He then spent one summer in Atchison county, Missouri, and one sum- mer in Nebraska and Wyoming, after which he returned to Atchison county and worked as a farm hand one year. In 1888 he bought eighty acres of land. He now owns and lives upon a fine farm of 240 acres. Like most farmers in the German settlement of Polk town- ship, he has prospered. His farm is situated in section 17, township 66, range 40, eight miles west of Westboro. His house is of the following dimensions: 16x32 feet, two stor- ies, and 16x28 feet, 11% stories; barn, 40x40 feet, with 16-foot posts; hay-slied, 24x40 feet and 18 feet high; tenant house; crib, 24x40 feet in size, with 16-foot shed on the side; other outbuildings, scales, etc., and an orchard and vineyard of sufficient size to supply the family with fruit. He markets annually about two car-loads of cattle and about eighty head of hogs.
Mr. Rolf was married to Miss Mary Broermann, daughter of Gerhard and Catherine Broermann, on Oct. 24th, 1889. She was born in Hanover, Germany, June 21st, 1870. To Mr. and Mrs. Rolf were born nine children, five of whom are living, namely: Harry, born Sept. 6, 1891; Arthur, born March 30, 1894; Martin, born March 7, 1897; Leta, born Nov. 24, 1901; Lee, born April 18, 1904. Those dead are Willie, Edward, Alice and Leta. Mrs. Rolf died July 12th, 1904.
Mr. Rolf is a member of St. John's German Lutheran church, as was also Mrs. Rolf. In politics Mr. Rolf favors the Republican party.
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H. O, ROBERSON.
H EZEKIAH O. ROBERSON, of Polk township, was born in Henderson county, Tennes- see, on Oct. 22nd, 1851, the son of Jesse and Elizabeth Roberson. In his sixth year he emigrated to Missouri with his parents, and in 1865 made his home permanently in Atchison county. His excellent judgment was early in evidence, and, by economy and good management, he was not long in getting a start, and for years has been known as one of the leading farmers and stock-feeders of the county and Northwest Missouri. Alto- gether he owns 1,250 acres of land in the county. His home farm is exceptionally well improved. The residence is of the following dimensions: 14x36 feet and 20x34 feet, two stories, and comprises ten rooms. The barn, in size, is 33x40 feet. There are also cribs, stock-sheds, scales and all necessary improvements for operating a large farm and feeding cattle and hogs extensively. He markets annually, on an average, about 500 head of fat cattle and a like number of fat hogs.
On March 20, 1874, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Lucinda Benedict, widow of Aaron Benedict. She is a daughter of A. S. and Nancy Noblitt, pioneers of Polk township, and was born in that township on Oct. 21st, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Roberson have five children, namely: Rosa Belle, born Dec. 12, 1875; Charles O., born March 2, 1877; Berl L., born Sept. 27, 1879; Leora, born July 9, 1886. One child, Lulu, born Sept. 29, 1881, died Oct. 10, 1883. Mrs. Roberson has one child by her first marriage-Elmina A. Bene- dict, now Mrs. Henry Boettner, born March 3, 1867. She attended school at Peru, Neb.
The young men are also successful farmers and stock-feeders and shrewd business men. Charles O. is Vice-President of the Farmers' Bank of Rock Port. After attending the dis- trict school Mr. and Mrs. Roberson's children attended educational institutions as follows: The young men attended Tarkio College, both graduating from the commercial depart- ment of that institution; the eldest daughter, Belle, attended high school at Hamburg, Ia .; the youngest daughter, Leora, attended high school at Rock Port.
In politics Mr. Roberson is a Democrat.
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R. B. ROBERTSON.
R ICHARD B. ROBERTSON, of Tarkio township, was born at Union City, Atchison county, Missouri. on Jan. 4th, 1857, the son of Samuel O. and Elizabeth Robertson. His parents came from Ray county. Missouri, in 1844, and located on the Missouri bottom. The whole life of the subject of this sketch has been passed in Atchison county. In Richard's ejobth voor his father died, and he lived on the farm until in his twenty-first year. " Is mother died and he commenced farming on his own account. In the year 1882 he located four miles east of Tarkio, where he farmed until in 1894, when he began work for Dr. Baker, selling his medicines, in which business he has made a decided success. He has a nice home, one mile northeast of Tarkio, the residence being of modern design and of the following dimensions: 14x27 feet, 11, stories, and 14x16 feet, one story. Also a barn, brick cellar, necessary outbuildings and an orchard and vineyard. The resi- dence is beautifully located and nicely kept. Mr. Robertson and wife make a specialty of raising poultry and have some of the finest chickens we ever saw.
On Feb. 5th, 1881, Mr. Robertson was married to Miss Emma Francis Bale, daughter of Samuel A. and Mary J. (Richardson) Bale. She was born in Petersburg, Ill., Feb. 14, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson's son, R. Richard, was born Feb. 10, 1885. The young man graduated from Tarkio High School in his sixteenth year, with first honors among the boys of the class. He also attended Tarkio College.
Mr. and Mrs. Robertson are members of the Christian church at Tarkio and are active workers in same. Mr. Robertson is a member of the Masonic lodge at Tarkio and the Modern Woodmen camp at Tarkio. Mrs. Robertson is a member of the Order of Royal Neighbors and the Ladies' Aid Society. Politically, Mr. Robertson is a Democrat.
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M. E. ROSENBOHM.
M ENE E. ROSENBOHM, born in Hanover. Germany, Jan. 28th, 1865, is a son of Ekke and Antie Rosenbohm, and the youngest of a family of six children. He came from Germany to Atchison county, Missouri, in 1885. On March 30, 1890, he was united in marriage with Lilly Everet May, daughter of William and Mary A. May. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Nov. 14th, 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenbohm have seven children, namely: Johnnie, born Sept. 15, 1890; Ettie Belle, born Oct. 13, 1891; Daisy Myrtle, born Feb. 26, 1893; Charlie, born Aug. 29, 1895; Guy, born Jan. 30, 1897: Arthur, born Sept. 23, 1899; Thomas, born July 29, 1901.
Mr. Rosenbohm owns 100 acres of land, four miles southeast of Rock Port, adjoining Mrs. Mary A. May's farm, where he resides.
Mr. Rosenbohum is a member of the German Lutheran church and Mrs. Rosenbohm is a member of the Christian church. In politics Mr. Rosenbohm favors the Republican party
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"'THE ATCHISON COUNTY MAIL. "' COMPOSING ROOM.
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EUGENE RHOADES.
HUGENE RHOADES, farmer, of Clark township, was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on Dec. 2nd, 1856, the son of Littleton and Mary C. Rhoades. His father died in 1857 and was buried at Rock Port. In April, 1858, his mother moved to Saline county, Missouri, where the subject of this sketch remained until in 1875, when he located in Atchison county, working out by the month for three years. lle then began farming for himself, on 80 acres of land, three miles southeast of Rock Port, and locating on the farm which he at present owns and lives upon in 1883. The farm comprises 160 acres and is situated in section 32, township 64, range 40, four miles southwest of Fairfax. The fact that it is one of the best kept farms in the county speaks louder than words for Mr. Rhoades' knowledge of farming. In fact, his reputation as a model farmer was responsible for his appointment as a member of the State Board of Agri- culture, which position he filled with honor to himself and the state, and at the expiration of the term he was re-appointed for a term of three years.
Mr. Rhoades' farm is well improved, the modern residence being, in size, 10x32 feet and 16x16 feet, two stories, and the building finely finished. The barn, in size, is 42x50 feet, with 22-foot posts. There are also other necessary outbuildings, an orchard of 150 trees and a nice vineyard. Mr. Rhoades sells the grain he does not feed to stock of his own raising. He markets about 150 head of fat hogs annually. He also makes a specialty of breeding and feeding sheep.
On Dec. 4th, 1878, Mr. Rhoades was united in marriage with Miss Mary L. Seymour, daughter of John and Jane Seymour. She was born in Atchison county, Missouri, on July 22nd, 1859. Her father located here in 1843, and is yet living in the neighborhood where lie located. Her mother died in 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades have four children, namely: Littleton R., born Nov. 14, 1879; Herman, born Dec. 24, 1880; Orven, born Aug. 22, 1882; Otis O., born Sept. 9, 1888.
Mr. and Mrs. Rhoades are members of the Baptist church at Fairfax. Mr. Rhoades fraternizes with the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. lodges at Fairfax. In the former he has held the offices of Vice Grand and Noble Grand; in the latter he has held the offices of Vice Chan- cellor and Chancellor.
He is an active Democrat and one of the leaders of the party in the county. He has represented his party in various conventions. In 1900 he was elected County Judge from the South District, and at the expiration of the term was elected to succeed himself. He has also served in the capacity of school director several terms. In every public trust he has deported himself to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
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