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On October 2, 1888, he was united in marriage to Miss Susie E. Redd, a most worthy and excellent lady and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Redd of this city. Mr. and Mrs. McCurry have a very beautiful home on LaFevre street, which is an attractive spot for a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Socially, our subject is modest and unassuming in manner and disposition and though comparatively young in years he has had con- siderable experience in business and gives promise of a bright future in the battle of life. He is an honored member of the I. O. O. F., in which order he has filled all the offices; also, a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias. Religiously, Mr. MeCurry and his wife are active members of the C. P. church. The political views of our sub- ject are positive and are the result of honest convictions, his affiliations being with the republican party. He has always taken great interest in public matters and has strong faith in the party with which he is allied.
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HOMAS P. SCHOOLER, Representative of Chariton county, Mo., and a successful business man and prominent citizen of Salisbury, was born in Ray county, Mo., Feb. 2, 1862. The parents of Mr. Schooler, of English descent, were Kentuckians by birth and early settlers of this state. The boyhood days of our sub- ject were spent at home in Ray Co., upon the farm, at- tending the public schools in the win- ter. Having at- tained his majority in '83, Mr. School- er determined upon securing for him- self an education and accordingly en- tered the Salisbury High Schools, then Imder the Superin- tendency of Prof. Wm. Cullen. At the close of this school, our subject began teaching, in order to provide himself with the necessary funds for
pursuing his studies, which he has since continued. For two years he was a student at Roanoke Academy, and for the same length of time of the Kirksville State Normal. In 1891 he attended the Warrens- burg State Normal, from which he graduated with becoming honors. At this school Mr. Schooler captured first award in a contest for the best declamation. In 1892 in an oratorical contest held by the Teach- ers' Institute of Chariton county, Mr. Schooler again won considerable distinction by capturing first prize, $25.00 in gold. In 1894 after a hotly contested election, Mr. Schooler secured the nomination and subsequent election to the office of Representative of Chariton county. Among other bills introduced by him, which afterwards became a law, was the "Central High School Bill."
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Having chosen the practice of law as his future occupation, Mr. Schooler, at the April term (1896) of the Chariton county circuit court, made application for admission to the bar, and standing a satis- factory examination, was formally admitted by Judge W. W. Rucker.
On July 4, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Fuller, a worthy and intellectual lady of Randolph county. This union has been blessed with "one democrat (W. H.) who should he live will cast his first ballot in 1914." Socially, our subject is a gentleman of large sympathies, of gentle character, thoughtful and considerate for others, honored and respected by many friends and acquaintances.
HOMAS J. MOORE, D. D. S. In presenting, in this volume, sketches of some of the most prominent and successful business men and citizens of Chariton county, very properly the gentle- man whose name heads this article, presents itself for at least a brief biographical review, he having led a career and accomplished results, which render his life not only person- ally interesting, but, of value and importance to the community in which he resides. He was born near Fayette, Howard county, November 29, 1844. Geo. W. Moore, the father of our subject, was born near Salis- bury, North Carolina, Feb. 2, 1795, and, with his parents, in 1810, emi- grated to Kentucky. .Two years later, having enjoyed fair educational advantages, he located in Dearborn county, Indiana, where he taught school until 1825, when he emigrated to Howard county, Mo. It was during his residence in Kentucky that he met and became enamored with one Miss Burlinda Brockman, who became his wife, June 25, 1825, in Howard county Mo., she having emigrated to this state with her parents, a few months previous, from Kentucky. This union was blessed by the birth of ten children, of whom our subject was the tenth. The death of the mother occurred in 1873. The father lied May 10, 1888, at the age of ninety-three, he having lived at the home of our subject the last six years of his life. In 1857,
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the father of our subject, who entertained liberal views regarding the importance of an education, urged his son to select some profession and strive to reach a high standard of excellence. Selecting the prac- tice of dentistry as his life's occupation, our subject, practically with- out means, by his own exertions and personal worth, soon mastered his study, advancing to the highest standard of his profession; a position he has since maintained. He commenced his practice in Saline county, in 1865. There he enjoyed a commendable patronage until '71, when he located in Salisbury, where he has since resided, enjoying a large clientage, as well as the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens and neighbors.
The second marriage of our subject occurred May 19, 1886, when he was united with Miss Hannah M. Rutherford, a worthy, christian lady of Randolph county. To them one child has been born, a bright and cheerful little daughter, Mary Larue, now 15 months old.
Socially, Dr. Moore is an honored member of all the branches of Odd Fellowship and takes an active interest in secret work. Relig- iously, he is a consistent member of the Christian church: while polit- ically, he is an uncompromising democrat.
RESIDENCE DR. J. F. WELCH, COR. SEVENTH & LAFEVRE, SALISBURY. MO.
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OSEPH C. HALL, the subject of this sketch, and a gentleman of exceptional ability and sterling integrity of character, was born at Laomi, near Springfield, Ill., November 27, 1864. James A. Hall, the father, was born in Virginia, but moved to Sangamon conn- ty, Ill., in 1831, where he has since resided. It was there he met and married Miss Margaret Darneille, mother of our subject. The father, being engaged in agricultural pursuits, the boyhood days of Joseph C. were spent upon the farm. Having completed the course of the pub- lic schools, Mr. Hall went to Springfield, where he enjoyed the advan- tages of a high school, after which he finished his education at the Lin- coln University, Lincoln Ill., from which institution he graduated June 16, '87, taking second honors in his class. (It was while attending this school that our subject met Miss Florence Slaughter, one of Chariton county Missouri's most worthy, in- telligent young ladies, with whom he was united in marriage, June 12, 1889.)
On JJuly 1st, following his grad- nation, Mr. Hall was tendered a clerkship in the County Clerk's office of Sangamon county, which position he held until September 1, '91, when he resigned it to accept a BANDERSECO ST.LO. similar position in the People's Bank, of Salisbury, Mo. This position, Mr. Hall relinquished one year later, to accept a position with the Bank of Salisbury, which he acceptably filled until its failure, July '95, since when he has been retained by the assignee, to assist in winding up the affairs of that institution. Socially, Mr. Hall is one of Salisbury's most courteous and agreeable gentlemen. Possessed of a happy home, made bright by the cheerful prattle and laughter of three bright children, namely, George D., aged 6; James A., aged 4; and Josephine, the baby, he has just canse for the pleasures and happiness of life he experiences. He is an honored member of the I. O. O. F. and takes an active interest in secret work. Politically, he is an un- compromising democrat.
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OHN M. DUNN, a worthy rep- resentative of an old - and respected family of Chariton county, and a gentleman of exempla- ry character and strict integrity, was born in Salisbury township, November 18, 1864. Robert Dunn, the grandfather, was born in Halifax county, Va., April 6, 1803. In 1828 he settled in Kentucky and there met and married Miss Jane Hart, also of Virginia. In '31 they emi- grated to Howard county, Mo., and seven years later to Chariton county, where they resided until their death. To them were born 8 children, John D., Father of our subject, being the eldest. He was born in Lincoln Co. SENDERS-CO ST LOUIS Kentucky, in '31. September 13, '53 he was united in marriage to Miss Martha J., daughter of Alton and Mary A. (Wasson) Freeman, of this county, but formerly of Kentucky. They were the parents of three children, namely, James E .; Mary E., now Mrs. F. P. Twyman, and John M., our subject. The death of the father occurred August 2, 1885. Mrs. Dunn now resides in Salisbury, and is a lady of culture and refinement, with a large circle of acquaintances. Reared upon the farm, the boyhood days of our subject were not unlike those of the farmer lad. Com- pleting the course of the common schools, in 1883-4 he attended the State Normal at Kirksville, Mo. Returning home he taught four terms of school, giving excellent satisfaction. In 1888, he located in Salisbury and for two years engaged in in the grocery business, meeting with a reasonable degree of success. At present he is engag- ed in the insurance business and holds the position of city collector. On March 28, 1895, he was united in marriage with Miss Eva G. Morehead, one of Salisbury's most intellectual and accomplished ladies and a daughter of Mrs. Amanda Morehead, well and favorably known in this city. Socially, Mr. Dunn is an enthusiastic member of the Knights of Pythias order. Politically, he affiliates with the demo- cratie party. Religiouly, he and his wife are consisted members and active workers of the Methodist church.
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OHN H. WAYLAND. Among the citizens of Salisbury whose experience and success in life have been such as to fairly entitle them to favorable recognition in this Record of Chariton county, is the subject of this sketch. Enterprising and progressive in his ideas, of strict integrity and possessed of a genial good humor, Mr. Way- land justly occupies a very high place in the community in which he resides. His birth occurred at Roanoke, Howard county, Mo., Feb. 6, 1849, being the second of twelve children, the offspring of William and Elizabeth (Woodson) Wayland. The father was a Virginian by birth, but located at Roanoke, Mo., in 1830, where he engaged in the
mercantile business. His death occur- red in '75. The mother lived to a ripe old age, her death occurred in 1891.
At the age of 14 years, our sub- ject entered his father's store as clerk and there remained until of age. Soon after attaining his majority, our sub- ject engaged in the boot and shoe business at Glasgow and later in the dry goods business in Clay county. In 1876 he returned to Glasgow and engaged in the grain business, where he continued until 1887, when he re- moved to Salisbury Mo., and took charge of the Salisbury Mill & Eleva- tor Co., with which he has since been connected and financially interested. On March 31, '75 our subject was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Iglehart, an intellectual and cultured lady of Glasgow, Mo., and the daughter of Denton Iglehart, a native of Maryland, who located in Glasgow in 1871. Prior to coming to Missouri, Miss Iglehart finished her education in Germany, spending three years at Stuttgart. To them have been born three children, namely, Virlea, now 18; Eliza- beth, aged 16, and William, 14 years.
Politically, our subject has always affiliated with the democratic party. Socially, he is an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and a polite, courteous gentleman. Religiously, himself and family are consistent members of the Methodist church, and take an active interest in Sunday school work.
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SANDERS CO ST. LOUIS
COUNTRY RESIDENCE OF T. M. BENTLEY, NEAR SALISBURY, MO.
Among the best improved and most valuable farms of Chariton county, is that of T. M. Bentley, assistant cashier of the Peoples' Bank, of Salisbury, Mo. This farm, located four miles southwest of Salisbury, embraces 220 acres in Sec. 20-53-17, and is indeed a valua- ble possession, justly appreciated by its owner.
HARLES F. RICHARDSON. Among the young men of Salis- bury, Mo., who by their diligence, integrity and sociability, have won the confidence and respect of a large circle of acquain- tances, is the gentleman whose name heads this article. His birth occurred at Nebraska City, Neh., March 2, 1873. His father, Rev. Edwin R. Richardson, an able minister of the Episcopal church, now located at Bonham, was born, November 12, 1840, near Rochester, N. Y. Miss Elizabeth Malby, the mother, was a native of Vermont, but for some years prior to her marriage was a resident of Missouri.
In 1887, Charles F., our subject, at the age of 14 years, came to Salisbury, Mo., for the purpose of making his home with his sister, Mrs. C. W. Aldridge, and receive the advantages of a high school education. Two years later, he accepted a position as salesman in the grocery establishment of his brother-in-law, Mr. C. W. Aldridge, with which he has since been identified.
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On September 26, 1894, it was the privilege of our subject to lead to the hymenial altar a worthy, ex- emplary and intelligent young lady, in the person of Miss Ida M. Christ- ian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Christian, well and favorably known citizens of this city.
Politically, our subject was reared a democrat and the indica- tions are that he will adhere to the principles so highly valued by his ancestry.
Socially, our subject is a young man of pleasing address and affable manners, and is counted among the worthy members of the Knights of Pythias order, which society he sup- ports with true secret order patriot- ism. He is also a worthy member of the Salisbury Council No. 1. Knights of Equity of the World. Religiously he affiliates with the Episcopal church.
ENJAMIN F. MOORE, the subject of this sketch and a gentle- man of industry and clear-headed business intelligence, was born near Fayette, Howard county, Mo., March 7, 1832, and was the fourth of a family of ten children, the offspring of the late George W. and Burlinda (Brockman) Moore-an outline of whose life is given in the sketch of Thos. J. Moore, D. D. S .- early settlers of Howard county. The father was a farmer by occupation and in this calling our subject, as well as the other sons, were brought up. Indeed, after attaining his majority, our subject continued to reside upon the farm for seven years. In 1862 he accepted a position with a commission firm of St. Louis, with which he was connected for three years. In 1876 he located in Salisbury township, this county, where he has since resided engaging in various speculations. In May, 1892, he was ap- pointed by Governor Francis to fill the vacancy in the office of Public Administrator, of this county, created by the the resignation of G. N. Burrus. So well and faithfully did he perform the duties of that
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that at the November election of the same year, he was elected to the same positon for the ensuing term, to the duties of which office he now devotes his undivided attention. With all due respect to former officials, it is but fair to state that Chariton county has never had a more painstaking official than B. F. Moore.
On December 20, 1882, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie A. White, a very worthy and industrious lady of Lexington, Mo., but formerly of Hampshire county, West Virginia. Politically, Mr. Moore is a dyed-in- the-wool democrat and loyally sup- ports the principles of his party. Socially, our subject is a thoroughly industrious and worthy citizen, respected by the community in which he resides.
ENRY JACOBS. Of the many German-American citizens of Chariton county, noted for their superior business ability, enter- prise and indefatigable industry, none stand higher in the esti- mation of the community in which they reside than Henry Jacobs, the subject of this sketch. He was born Dec. 2, 1853, at Toenning, Germany, the son of P. F. and Magdalene Jacobs. The father whose birth occurred in 1820, was 50 years a pilot upon large vessels of the North Sea. The mother was born in 1821. These venerable old people are yet living and should life and good health be accorded them they will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary in August, '96.
Having selected and mastered the art of manufacturing cigars as a life's occupation, our subject at the age of 17 years, assumed the re- sponsibility of life for himself. In '79 he came to the United States following his occupation in a number of the larger cities of the east. In 1885 he located in Salisbury, Mo., engaging in business upon his own responsibility, since when he has met with remarkable success.
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The first marriage of our sub- jeet occurred at Brunswick, Mo., September 3, 1883, when he was united with Miss Dorothea Blue- cher, of New York. This union was blessed by the birth of two boys, namely, Harry, aged 9, and Willie, now seven. The death of the mother occurred August 27, 1890. On January 24, '94, our subject was again united if mar- riage, this time to Miss Irene A., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Reagan, well known citizens of Chariton county. To them have been born one child, a daughter, now an infant.
Socially, our subject is an honored member of the A. O. U. W., and an enterprising, progressive citizen, worthy of the high esteem and respect in which he is held by his friends and neighbors.
OBERT B. CROWDER, the subject of this sketch, and a photog- rapher by occupation, is a gentleman in the prime of life, who has not only won for himself distinction in a chosen profession, but the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens. Thoroughly versed in the knowledge and duties of his calling, since locating in this city he has succeeded in building up a large and extended patron- age. He was born near Marshall, Saline county, Mo., April 25, 1861, being the fifth of a family of eight children of J. C. and Margaret (Martin) Crowder. The father of our subject who was born at Springfield, Ill., in 1829, located in Saline county, Mo., in 1850, en- gaging in agriculture as an occupation. The mother was born in 1832, near Rochester, N. Y., but with her parents located in Missouri in 1846. It was seven years later that her marriage occurred with the father of our subject. In 1861 they located upon a farm in Linn, county, Mo., and it was there that our subject was reared and educated. Upon finishing his education, our subject taught school for two years and afterwards filled various clerical positions in the mercantile estab-
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lishment of Linn county. In July, 1884, having chosen the photographer's business as his future occupation, Mr. Crowder entered a studio at Brookfield, where he remained until he had mastered his profession. In Feb- ruary, 1886, he located in this city when his ability as an artist in his profession was justly re- cognized, since which time he has enjoyed a patronage far greater than his most sanguine de- sires permitted him to expect.
On November 1, 1887, occur- red the marriage of our subject to Miss Gertie Winn, of this city, SANDERS-CO.STLAN a lady of rare attainments and social graces, eldest daughter of J. P. and Julia (Brown) Winn. This union resulted in the birth of two bright and pretty little daughters, namely, Berneice, now 5 years of age and Gertrude, aged 3-a portrait of whom appears on page 63 of this work.
Socially, our subject is a gentleman highly respected for his ener- gy, industry and intelligence, and is an honored member of the Salis- bury Lodge, A. F. & A. M., No 208 .; Cloudine Lodge, K. of P., No. 179 and of Salisbury, Lodge, K. of E., No. 1. Politically he supports the democratic party.
H ENRY NAGEL is another worthy example of what agriculture does for the industrious and energetic when honestly and intelli- gently directed. His birth occurred JJune 20, 1850, at Highland, Madison county, Ill. Adam Nagel, the father, was born in Germany and located in Illinois sometime in the 40's. On February 20, 1873, our subject was united in marriage to Miss Mary Widmer, of Madison county, IH. Miss Widmer was born in Switzerland, but in her infan- cy came to the United States with her parents, they settling in Illinois. This union has resulted in the birth of 6 children, five of whom are now living, as follows : Bertha S., 22; Frank C., 21: Alice
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RESIDENCE OF HENRY NAGEL, ONE MILE WEST OF SALISBURY, MO.
B., 17; George J., 15 and Mark J., 13. In 1882, our subject located in this county, purchasing 178 acres of land, one mile west of Salis- bury, Mo., in section 4-53-17. This farm, Mr. Nagel has improved, until now it is one of the most valuable tracts of land in Chariton county. In addition he owns 80 acres of fine land in the Chariton river bottom. Our subject is certainly nothing, if not enterprising. Recently, he erected upon his place, at a cost of $1,400 a large steam cider mill plant, the output from which during the season of '95 amounted to over 60,000 gallons. Politically, he was born and reared a democrat, the principles of which party he now loyally supports. Religionly, himself and family affiliate with the St. Joseph Catholic church of this city.
JOHN F. CRAWFORD, a successful agriculturist and a highly re- spectable citizen of Chariton county, was born in Shelby county, Kentucky, August 1, 1856. William and Julia (Williams) Crawford, father and mother of our subject, were also born in Ken- tucky, but moved to Missouri in 1858, settling in Monroe county, but in 1861 permanently located in Audrain county, purchasing and oper- ating a fine farm of 500 acres. In 1882, our subjeet located in Chari- ton county, purchasing 76 acres of land in Sec. 18-53-18, which he has materially improved and where he has since resided. Prior to locating
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NEPAS CO, ST. LOUIS
RESIDENCE JOHN F. CRAWFORD, FIVE MILES SOUTHEAST OF SALISBURY, MO. in this county, Mr. Crawford was for a number of years a resident of Howard county. On January 1, 1883, our subject was united in mar- riage to Miss JJennie N. Blakey, a worthy and intelligent lady, and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Y. C. Blakey, prominent citizens of this county. This union has been blessed by the birth of five children, the eldest being 12 years of age, and the youngest 2 years. Socially, Mr. Crawford is one of Salisbury township's most prominent and influen- tial farmers and citizens, who is both enterprising and progressive. Politically he affiliates with the peoples' party, in which organization he has been honored with the position of township chairman. Relig- iously he is a consistent member of the Christian church.
ARRY G. MARQUIS, the subject of this sketch, is a young man of unusual intelligence and information on all subjects of general thought and investigation, who by a life of strict integrity of character and unremitting industry, has succeeded in winning for him- self the confidence and esteem of a very large circle of acquaintances not only in Chariton county, but throughout the state. His birth occurred near Roanoke, Howard county, Mo., July 10, 1867, the son of Henry W. and Mattic (Watson) Marquis. The father was a native of Kentucky, who located at Roanoke, Mo., about '39 or '40,
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engaging in the mercantile busi- ness. It was some years after coming to this state that he met and married Miss Watson, then a resident of Chariton county, but formerly of New York. To Mr. and Mrs. Marquis were born but one child, the death of the mother occurring three months after the birth of our subject. Harry G. was reared and received the prin- cipal part of his education at St. Louis, Mo., residing at the home of an uncle. For 10 or 12 years past, he has fought the battles of life for himself, meeting with marked success. His first position of any promience was shipping clerk in a large wholesale estab- lishment of St. Louis, Mo. During the sessions of the 35th and 36th Missouri General Assembly, he was honored with the position of Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms. Since then he has found remunerative employment as a commercial tourist, making his home at Salisbury, Mo. Socially, he affiliates with the Masonic fraternity; and is a con- sistent member of the C. P. church. Politically, he is a democrat.
NN G. WOOD, widow of the late Benjamin F. Wood, of this county and a lady well and most favorably known during a life- time residence in Chariton county, was born near Old Chariton, November 8, 1827. Mrs. Wood was a danghter of Alexander and Mary (Hicks) Trent, the former a native of Virginia, whose birth occurred in Buckingham county, in 1797. Following his marriage in 1819, he removed to this county, settling in Missouri township, where he resided until '27, being forced to leave on account of overflows of the river, when he settled at Old Chariton. The death of the mother occurred September 9, 1843, while the father lived until January 12, 1851. On August 7, 1845 occurred the marriage of our subject to Benjamin F. Wood, a gentleman for many years well known and re- spected in this county. He was born near Roanoke Mo., December
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