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After Colonel Switzler's address, Thomas Shakelford, of Glas- gow, was introduced to the crowd, which was eager to hear more of Missouri's carly history. Mr. Shackelford's address was short, but to the point, and was greatly enjoyed by every one who had an opportu- nity of hearing it. Quite an amount of valuable information was
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gathered from the speeches of these gifted gentlemen, by the younger people.
The writer has not in any way given one-half of the details of this most enjoyable assemblage. The noon hour came at last, and not- withstanding the immense crowd, there were lengthy tables,-fully two hundred feet in length had they been connected-that fairly groaned under the interminable weight of a most delicious repast that was prepared especially for the occasion, that served to appease their appetites. When dinner was announced, the tables were soon crowd- ed to their utmost capacity. As soon as one person had satisfied his or her hunger they would drop out of line and leave room for some one else. The dinner was a success in every particular and the man- agement of the edible portion of the program deserves great credit for the manner in which that part was carried out.
Shortly after dinner was over short talks were made by Rev. Willis Dockery, of Chillicothe ; Lucius Salisbury, formerly a resident of the county, but now of Kenton, Ohio ; Rev. G. W. Hyde, of St. Louis, who was raised in the county ; and JJ. A. Merchant, of Bruns- wick. Each of these gentlemen are well posted on the history of the early settlements of Chariton county, and their talks were greatly en- joyed by those interested in the affairs of the darkest days in the annals of the county.
Year by year the circle of these old veterans grows smaller and smaller, and in another quarter of a century they will have all passed to that haven of rest beyond. All that is most vivid and valuable in memory is fast disappearing. It is for this reason, however, that no personal sketch of pioneer settlers, no matter how vividly drawn, or immature in detail, can be classed as the work of mere vain glory. The future will treasure them all the more, and as time goes on they will become more and more objects of real interest and value. The bearing in mind of the pioneer is one that the people of our country will never let fade. Its transmission is a priecless gift to the future.
In this connection will be found below a list of all the old settlers in attendance upon the reunion held at Keytesville, August 8, 1896.
OLD SETTLERS PRESENT OVER SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
The oldest person present at the reunion Ang. 8, 1896, was "Aunt" Mary Givens, born in Mercer county, Kentucky, December 1, 1811. In 1833 "Aunt Mary" accompanied by her husband, Win. Givens, emigrated to this county, locating near Keytesville, where
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she has since resided. Mr. Givens died in 1866. Considering her age "Aunt Mary" yet enjoys good health and remarkable activity.
To "Uncle" James Guthridge belongs the cridit of being the second oldest person at the above reunion. His birth occurred in Fauquier county, Va., March 1, 1813. His residence in Chariton dates from March, 1831. Soon after his arrival at this place "Uncle Jim" was employed by James Keyte to carry the mail from Keytes- ville to Old Chariton, the latter at that time being the county seat. "Unele Jim" as he is best known to the citizens of Chariton county is an old time Jackson democrat, who has enjoyed remarkably good health, and to-day looks ten years younger than his comrades.
Wm. Stephenson, for 63 years a resident of Chariton county, was born in Mercer county, Ky., August 9, 1819. On coming to Missouri Mr. Stephenson settled about six miles north of Keytesville, where he yet resides. His marriage to Ann Smith, of this county in 1836 was a happy one until her death a few years since.
R. II. Grubbs, better known as "Uncle Dick," of near Snapp, was born in Virginia, July 18, 1818, and located in the northern part of the county in 1832. In '44 he was married to a Miss Betsy Clark, of this county, whose death occurred in '66. "Uncle Dick" has since been twice married, the third occurring in July, '82, Mrs. Elmie Tay- lor becoming his wife.
Mrs. Martha Patnott, seven miles north of Keytesville, while a resident of Missouri only 37 years and 32 years of Chariton county, was one among the oldest persons present. Her birth occurred in Hopkins county, Kentucky, in 1816.
David D. Callaham, of Brunswick, was born in Campbell county, Virginia, March 18, 1819, and imigrated to Missouri in 1844. Not- withstanding the fact that Mr. Callahan has spent 52 years in the county, he has successfully resisted all tempting opportunites and has always enjoyed single blessedness.
E. B. Smith, no doubt the oldest physician in the county, was born in Kentucky in 1816 and located in Chariton county in 1837. Mr. Smith enjoyed the reunion equally as well as any one present.
P. A. Agec, of Bowling Green township, was born in Virginia in 1819 and has resided in Chariton county since 1838.
James Gilliam, of near Keytesville, was born in Virginia in No- vember, 1818, and has resided in Chariton county for 43 years. Mr. Gilliam, for a gentleman of his years, has no complaint as to the health he enjoys. In speaking of the monetary question he says he
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strongly favors the free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1, re- gardless of the action of any other nation.
William W. Jones, one among the oldest of the early settlers in attendance at the reunion, was born in Virginia, May 10, 1815. He was twice married, first to a Miss Patterson, second, to Miss Clarkson, both of whom are long since deceased. Mr. Jones came to Missouri in 1839 and settled north of Keytesville, where he resided until a short time ago, when he removed to where he now resides, near Prairie Hill.
Thomas .L. Vandiver was born in Hampshire county, Virginia, Sept. 4, 1819. He was first married January 15, 1850, to Miss Eliz- abeth Heryford, deceased, and second, Nov. 29, 1879 to Miss Eliza Stark, who still lives to brighten his remaining days. Mr. Vandiver came to Marion county, Missouri, in 1828, and in '49 removed to Chariton county, and settled on a farm near Salisbury, where he has resided ever since.
Charles C. Clifton, born in Bellows Falls, Vermont, May 17, 1819, is another old settler worthy of mention in this sketch of Chariton county history. In '52 he came to Missouri and settled on a farm in Mucle Fork township, near where the post-office of Mike is now located. In '54 he was married to Miss Margaret Bradshear, of this county, now deceased. He has had many ups and downs since he emigrated to Chariton county, but still retains good health, and is as spry as many of his younger acquaintances.
Robt. P. Currin, one among the oldest of Chariton county's citi- zens was present at the reunion, shaking the hands of his old comrades of by gone days. He is a native Missourian, having been born in Howard county, August 8, 1819, and was twice married, the first time to Mrs. Mary Frey, of Randolph county, in '50, and the second time in '67 to Susan J. James, of Hempstead county, Ark., both of whom have passed away and left him in his dotage to mourn their loss. He now resides on a farm in Keytesville township, but in his earlier days was a hatter by trade.
OLD SETTLERS PRESENT OVER 70 YEARS OF AGE.
To Mrs. Margaret C. Watson, belongs the credit of being the oldest native born citizen of Chariton county present at the reunion at Keytesville in 1896. Mrs. Watson was born January 15, 1822, and has always resided in this county. In april of 1840, she was united in marriage to George W. Sinnet, whose death occurred in 1842. Twelve years later she was united in marriage to George W. Watson, with whom she now happily resides in the southern part of the county.
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Mrs. Frances E. Chrane, 6 miles north of Keytesville, was among the oldest native born citizens present on this occasion. Her birth oc- curred near Keytesville, October 6, 1823. On April 22, 1841, she was married to Samuel E. Stephenson, one of the early settlers of the county, whose death occurred in 1866. In March of 1884, she was married to Theo. F. Chrane, with whom she now resides at Chrane- ville. "Uncle Pete" Chrane, as best known in Chariton county, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, April 9, 1821, but 9 years later emi- grated to this county, his father, Benj. F. Chrane erecting the second house in Keytesville. In 1844 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah J. Hannah, of Randolph, with whom he happily lived for near- ly two score years, or until her death, December 25, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Chrane now reside upon the old homestead farm at Chraneville enjoying amid peace, plenty and comfort, the pleasures of well spent lives.
B. F. Taylor, of Muscle Fork township, was born in Chemung county, New York, July 29, 1823, and has resided in Chariton county for 29 years. In 1859 he was married to Frances A. Chadwick, of Illinois, whose death occurred November 9, 1889.
Wm. H. Brummall, for 46 years a Charitonite, was born in Cum- berland county, Kentucky, in May of 1822. "Uncle Billy " as nearly every one knows him, has always been a great admirer of the gentler sex, but so far has failed to find the ideal of his affections.
Robert V. Glenn, of Brunswick township, was born in Campbell county, Virginia, the 16th of November, 1821, and has resided in Char- iton county since 1853. October 12th, 1843, he was married to Miss Sarah Peerman, whose death occurred in 1866. On the 23rd of De- cember, 1873 he was married to Mrs. Tibitha P. Bell, her death oc- curring February 23, 1894.
Another old settler of Chariton county presentat the reunion of '96, well and favorably known was Wm. P. Allega, born in Kentucky September 13, 1822. Mr. Allega was married to Louisa Newton February 29, 1845, which union was blessed by the birth of S children, four now living. Mr. Allega moved to this county in 1837.
J. M. Akers, born in Virginia in '23, came to this county in '54, where he has since resided and occupied his time in farming.
Peter M. Heaton, was born in Rappahannock county, Virginia, September 15, 1824 .. Moved to Missouri in 1841, and to Chariton county in 1851. Was married April 1, 1850 to Matilda Green who was born June 15, 1832.
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SANDERS-CO ST LOUE
RESIDENCE OF S. M. WHITE, KEYTESVILLE, MO.
......... ............................
Mrs. Matilda Foster was born in Virginia in 1820 and has been a resident of this county a number of years. She is still in good health and will no doubt live to attend several more of the reunions of old settlers.
James L. Veal, of near Long's Mill, born March 18, 1822, in Fay- ette county, Kentucky, was an attendant upon the reunion, looking as hale and hearty as though his youth was still retained. He came to Missouri in 1827, and settled in Chariton county. In 1845, on the 13th day of November, he was married to Miss Simmira Woods, who was horn in Howard county April 5, 1852. He is a farmer by occupation.
William Hedrick, of Westville, one of the oldest native born citi- zens of Chariton county, first saw the light of day Dec. 27, 1824, and has been a constant resident of the county since his birth. On the 28th of Dec., 1843, he was married to Miss Nancy M. Duvall, who still lives to cheer him in his declining years. It is the wish of the friends of this aged couple that they may live to attend many more of the annual old settler's reunions.
Erastus Butler, who lacks but a few months of being the oldest native of Chariton county, was born near Salisbury, Oct. 18, 1822, and
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was married to Mary Jackson, a native of Howard county, in 1853. Mrs. Butler was born in 1826, and still lives to brighten a happy home. These old people can look back to the time Chariton county was termed the wild and wooly West, when the red man roamed the forests, and wolves and other ferocious beasts were numerous.
John Nickerson, born Jan. 13, 1822, in Madison county, Ken- tucky, came to Missouri in 1835, and removed to Chariton county in 1838, settling on the old homestead where he now resides, three miles south-west of Salisbury. He was twice married ; the first time in 1842 to Miss Eliza McDaniel, and in 1889 to Louisa J. Montgom- ery, who still lives. "Uncle John," as he is generally known, enjoys good health, and bids fair to attend many more old settler's reunions.
Howard H. Richardson was born in Taswell county, Virginia, Dec. 11, 1824, and came to Missouri and settled in Chariton county near Salisbury in 1830, where he has been a life long resident. Mr. Richardson has stood at the matrimonial altar the second time. The first time July 15, 1851, when he was married to Louisa C. Wright, who has since died, and the second time April 20, 1859, when he was married to Lizzie M. Minor, who still lives to make his home bright and happy. His last wife was born March 13, 1831.
Peter G. Agee was born in Buckingham county, Virginia, April 19, 1825, and removed to Missouri with his parents and settled in Keytesville township of this county in 1838, where he has resided all these years in single blessedness. He enjoys good health and is as spry as a boy, still hoping that the apple of his eye may some day "bob up serenely." Good wishes to him.
OLD SETTLERS OF RECENT DEMISE.
Among the early pioneer settlers of Chariton county whose mem- ory is kindly cherished by the members of the Old Settlers' Associa- tion and whose presence was sadly missed at the reunion Aug. 8th, 1896, due to their transition to the great unknown, we note the fol- lowing :
Hon. Wm. Heryford, Chariton county's oldest native born citizen, who was born in Salisbury township, April 14, 1818. Capt. Hery- ford was a very prominent personage in the settlement of this county and led a life of unusual activity. A gentleman of dignified bearing, strict integrity of character and strong benevolence. His death oc- curred at his home in Salisbury Dec. 23, 1895, of hiccoughs, after an illness of three weeks.
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Judge John M. Davis, for seventy years a resident of Chariton county, died at his home in Brunswick April 23, 1896. His birth occurred in Nelson county, Kentucky, Sept. 2, 1817, and at the time of his death was 78 years, 7 months and 21 days of age. Judge Davis taught the first school ever taught in Brunswick and in after life oc- cupied many positions of prominence and usefulness in public affairs. In '65 he was admitted to practice law and formed a partnership with Col. C. W. Bell, now of Salisbury. In many re- spects, Judge Davis was a remarkable gentleman; a christian man of untiring industry, vigorous intellect and wonderful memory, he com- manded the respect and admiration of all who knew him.
Another gentleman whose recent demise was vividly called to memory by the old settlers present, was Senator Andrew Mackay, a gentleman of Irish parentage, who was born in the city of Baltimore, Maryland, on the 7th of March, 1321. The memory of this distin- guished citizen of early days of Chariton county will long be cherished by a host of old friends and acquaintances of bygone days.
NOTES OF OTIIER SETTLERS PRESENT.
Hon. J. C. Crawley, of Keytesville, Chariton county, oldest lawyer now actively engaged in the practice of his profession, added to the pleasure of the day by his presence. Mr. Crawley was born in How- ard county, Mo., August 8, 1826 and celebrated his 70th birthday by shaking hands with his old comrades of days of the long ago. Mr. C. has been practicing law since 1846 and at Keytesville since 1851.
Due to the intense heat of the day, and his indisposition, Col. Cas- per W. Bell, of Salisbury, was unable to be present at the reunion. Col. Bell is a native of the "Old Dominion" and was born February 2, 1820, of Irish-English decent, and a decendant from two of the old- est families of the south. His residence in Chariton county dates from 1843, when he located at Brunswick and engaged in the practice of law. His absence was observed and very much regretted by his friends of pioneer days present. August 6, 1844 he was married to Miss Leontine Ewen, of Howard county, a lady of culture and refine- ment, who has traveled the rugged pathway of life as a faithful com- panion and wife for these fifty-two years.
Abbot H. Jackson, born in Chariton county April 22, 1834, was among the enthusiastic patriots who celebrated "Missouri Day" at the old settlers' reunion August 8, 1896. About 1850, while in the mountains of California, Mr. Jackson had his feet frozen, which afterwards necessitated amputation. Though his health was poor for
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some time, it is now good and he maintains a cheery humor. In early days, Mr. Jackson taught school in this county and his reminis- cence of pioneer school days are truly interesting.
Judge Lucius Salisbury, one of the pioneer settlers and until re- cently a resident of Chariton county, but now of Kenton, Ohio, ac- companied by his most estimable lady, was a very happy guest of the reunion. Judge Salisbury was born in Vermont, June 11, 1824 and in 1845 settled in Keytesville, engaging in the mercantile business. To his enterprise and unceasing industry, now stands the beautiful city of Salisbury, Mo.
Due to the extreme heat, old age and feebleness of body a good number of old settlers of the county were unable to attend the reun- ion, yet many were present and from all outward appearance enjoyed the pleasures of the day very much.
In addition to the old settlers mentioned above, the following persons were present and enrolled:
NAMES.
PLACE OF BIRTH.
WHEN BORN.
CAME TO CHARITON
Gribble, W. C.
Warren Co., Tenn.
1835.
1854.
Hayes, Robert
Missouri.
1826.
1844.
Green, James M.
Missouri.
1831.
1865.
Sanders, W. H.
Missouri.
1835.
1836.
Haynes, H. H.
Chariton Co.
1845.
1845.
Jenkins, Martha
Chariton Co.
1833.
1833.
Watkins, Geo. W.
Virginia.
1829.
1844.
Moorman, B. F.
Kentucky.
1841.
1854.
Parks, Peterson
Chariton Co
1840.
1840.
Jaco, Oliver
Tennessee.
1828.
1854.
Srickler, Mrs. S. C.
Illinois.
1842.
1867.
Walton, Maj. T. H.
Virginia.
1826.
1832.
Henry, John
W. Virginia.
1845.
1837.
Coleman, E. B.
Virginia.
1832.
1850.
Hershey, E- D.
Maryland.
1827.
1845.
Moore, Alphonso
Chariton Co.
1833.
1833.
Cloyd, Jackson
Missouri.
1830.
1846.
Dotson, Mrs. Abner
Chariton Co.
1841.
1841.
Wright, Wm. C.
Missouri.
1830.
1857.
Allega, J. R.
Kentucky.
1826.
1836.
Recob, Wm. C.
Ohio.
1826.
1841.
McCloud, T. B.
W. Virginia.
1846.
1857.
Rucker, Geo. W.
Ohio.
1841.
1844.
Wright, Andrew J.
Chariton Co.
1839.
1839.
Cuddy, James
Chariton Co.
1842.
1842.
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Vandiver, A. C.
Missouri.
1834.
1856.
Walter, Wm. P.
Missouri.
1839.
1866.
Hancock, David H.
Virginia.
1833.
1868.
Garnett, Dr. H. T.
Kentucky.
1840.
1865.
Cock, Wm. M.
Virginia.
1829.
1833.
Leonard, Wm. A.
Illinois.
1833.
1837.
Agee, Robt. W.
Virginia.
1843.
1846.
Knappenberger, Jno.
Pennsylvania.
1829.
1866.
Welch, F. M.
Chariton Co.
1839.
1836.
Bennett, Murray
Kentucky.
1842.
1856.
Shannon, Charles
Chariton Co.
1833.
1833.
Jackson, Abbot H.
Chariton Co.
1834.
1834.
Gaines, Jasper N.
Chariton Co.
1842.
18.42.
Powell, A. J.
Virginia.
1833.
1852.
Johnson, M. A.
Chariton Co.
18.42.
1842.
Coy, T. E.
Chariton Co.
1838.
1838.
Smith, Peter
Europe.
1835.
18.43.
Robertson, J. K.
Missouri.
18.42.
1842.
Perkins, A. J.
Missouri.
1845.
1859.
Ford, Peter F.
Missouri.
1832.
1832.
Grimsley, Wm. B.
Missouri.
18.42.
1869.
Patnott, Jno.
France.
1829.
1859.
Shackelford, J. T.
Missouri.
1843.
1858.
Sublett, Thos. C.
Kentucky.
1839.
1873
Walker, Phelix G.
Illinois.
1835.
1868.
Hammilton, J. M.
Virginia.
1826.
1865.
Winn, J. P.
Chariton Co.
1837.
1837.
Rucker, Dr. M. J.
Virginia.
1829.
1852.
Phelps, W. O.
Virginia.
1826.
1868.
Newson, W. J.
Missouri.
1847.
I 367.
Wheeler, H. A.
Tennessee.
1832.
1836.
Hyde, G. W.
Virginia.
1838.
1839.
Taylor, J. A.
Virginia.
1840.
1844.
Dotson, Abner
Tennessee.
1840.
Ward, Mrs. M. A.
Missouri.
1827.
1827.
Walton, Mrs. M. E.
Missouri.
1827.
1827.
Wilson, Jno. W.
Illinois.
1840.
1867.
Mayhew, Jno. T.
Kentucky.
I840.
1866.
Brown, Robert J.
Ireland.
18.42.
1848.
Gardner, Sam'l, B.
Chariton Co.
1832.
1832.
Sportsman, Hugh
Chariton Co.
1830.
1830.
Leonard, Mrs. L.
Chariton Co.
1827.
1827.
Finnell, E.
Chariton Co.
1843.
1843.
Finnell, Jasper N.
Chariton Co.
1838.
1838.
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Blankenship. Susan E. Chariton Co.
IS49.
1849.
McFarland, Mary E.
Chariton Co.
1845.
1845.
Carskadden, Mollie
Chariton Co.
1851.
1851.
Chapman, Geo.
Virginia.
1837.
1838.
Hurt, W. B.
Missouri.
1841.
1841.
Tippett, J. P.
Chariton Co.
1839
1839
Harvey, Mrs. L. H.
Maryland.
1827.
IS27.
Ford, Joel H.
Missouri.
1830.
1852.
Tillotson, W. J.
Missouri.
1838.
1838.
Jaggers, Levi
Kentucky.
IS29.
1854.
Rice, G. C.
Missouri.
IS40.
1858.
Lutscher, Ganding
Switzerland.
1825.
1850.
Conrad, G. W.
Pennsylvania.
1846.
IS57.
Martin, J. G.
Kentucky.
1840.
1857.
Johnson, M. A.
Chariton.
I342.
IS42.
Wright, F. M.
Missouri.
1840.
Ig52.
Tisdale, R. H.
Virginia.
1837.
1853
Tisdale, Ann M.
Missouri
IS43.
1843.
Phelps, J. A. C.
Missouri.
1843.
IS43.
Wrenn, James
New York.
1844.
1844.
Hemton, John
Germany.
1831.
1853.
Taylor, A. S.
Kentucky.
1845.
IS61.
Venable, F. K.
Chariton Co.
1850.
IS50.
Moredock, J. R.
Kentucky.
1835.
1875.
Prather, M. A.
Chariton Co.
1844.
I844.
Mc New, G. W.
Virginia.
1836.
1868.
Anderson, O. B.
Tennessee.
I845.
1869.
Laird, D. C.
Kentucky.
1845.
1865.
Hayes, Henry
Chariton Co.
IS40.
1840.
Virgin. H. S.
Missouri.
IS36.
IS42.
McCollum, S. F.
Missouri.
1830.
1830.
Merchant, J. A.
Virginia.
IS37.
I847.
NSELM C. JOHNSON. one of Chariton county's oldest and most highly respected citizens. was born in Lynchburg. Camp- bell county, Virginia. Dec. 15. 1811, the eldest of two children of Siburn and Mary (Clarkson) Johnson. also natives of the Old Do- minion. While our subjeet was quite young, the mother died and the father afterwards marrying, about 1825. he went to live with his grand- father, a large planter of Breckinridge county. Kentucky. Soon after taking up his residence in Kentucky, he began the saddle and harness maker's trade. afterwards engaging in business for himself. On Sept.
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SINGERS CO ST LOUIS
RESIDENCE OF J. F. JOHNSON, 7 MILES NORTHEAST OF KEYTESVILLE.
27, 1827 he was married to Miss Ann Elizabeth Clarkson, a daughter of Anselm Clarkson. In 1840 our subject and wife, who had been blessed by the birth of two children, Julius H. and Mary L., con- cluded to move west, which they did, first stopping at Glasgow, Mo., but soon after located at Keytesville. Here Mr. Johnson engaged in the harness and saddle business, continuing four years when he decid- ed, with his increasing family, to move to the country and engage in farming. At first our subject only secured eighty acres of land, but as he prospered, continued to add to his possessions until he had se- cured over 500 acres of land. In 1861, at the outbreaking of the civil war, Mr. Johnson was in affluent circumstances and though a Southerner by birth and through sympathy, like many other men of Missouri, he was opposed to secession, believing his people could best succeed under the old flag, and contend for their liberties. June 9, 1864, at midnight, marauder Freeman visited the home of Mr. Johnson and arousing the family, arrested the father and two oldest sons, Julius and Buck, upon the charge of harboring and feeding "bushwhackers." After much abuse, the sons were released but the aged father was taken a prisoner to Keytesville where after a consultation with some prominent Union men he was released, after obtaining, by intimidations of bodily harm, $300 in money and
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the promise of future protection. The depredations committed in this county that week were indeed horrible. On Saturday of that week this gang visited Mr. Johnson's home a second time with avow- ed intention of hanging him and his sons, but finding them gone they proceeded to plunder the house, afterwards burning the building to the ground. Freeman, who claimed to be a Union detective, but in reality a highway robber, was afterwards arrested at Bucklin by government officials and imprisoned.
Mr. Johnson and his faithful wife, assisted by their children, re- doubled their diligence and "Phoenix" like erected another dwelling over the ashes of the one so ruthlessly destroyed. To "Unele An- selm," as he is best known, and his life companion were given fifteen children, as follows: Julius H., horn Sept. 27, 1835; Mary L., Sept. 10, 1837; Calb L., March 8, 1840; Marcellius A., Feb. 3, 1842; Elvira A., Jan. 17, 1844; Tibathat, Dec. 29, 1845; James F., Nov. 11, 1847; infant son, July 26, 1849; Eldridge W., July 14, 1850; Eliza, Jan. 29, 1852; Cornelius, May 8, 1854; infant son, Sept. 26, 1856; Sterling P., May 2, 1857; Elizabeth E., Aug. 29, 1860; and Sydney E., Feb, 8, 1862. Of these, nine are now living, togeth- er with thirty grand children and sixteen great grandchildren.
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