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USA > Missouri > Andrew County > History of Andrew and De Kalb counties, Missouri : from earliest time to the present; together with sundry personal, business and professional sketches and family records. besides a condensed history of the state of Missouri, etc > Part 62
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ary, which position he has filled with credit. He is a member of the Christian Church, and in politics is a Republican.
William H. Bulla, a farmer and stock raiser of Platte Township, Andrew Co., Mo., was born in Richmond, Wayne Co., Ind., October 29, 1837. He is the son of David H. and Sarah (Cox) Bulla. The father was born in North Carolina in 1814, and was the son of William Bulla, of French-German lineage. He was a wholesale dealer in tobacco on the corner of Seventh and Main Streets, Louisville, Ky. He followed farm- ing in early life, and amassed considerable wealth in speculating in tobacco, but he failed in 1857, and died the next year. The mother was born in Richmond, Ind., in 1816. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Julian) Cox, who were of French descent. She died when William H. was but two years old. William, the second child of a family of two sons and one daughter, was reared on his grandfather's farm, and given a common-school education at Richmond, Ind. When eighteen years old, he with an uncle, immigrated to Iowa, where he remained one year engaged in agricultural pursuits. In the spring of 1857 he removed to Kansas, and entered 160 acres of land on the Neosho River, near Emporia, where he followed farming for a very short time, after which he was in the employ of the Santa Fe Mail about one year. In the spring of 1859 he, with a great train of emigrants, went to Pike's Peak, where he followed mining and prospecting with various results till July, 1861, when he left for Omaha, Neb., to enter the United States army. On November 9, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, of the Second Iowa Cav- alry, as a private, and was mustered out of service May 15, 1865, as second lieutenant. Among many other engagements he participated in the following: Shiloh; Corinth, where he was wounded on May 9, 1862; Iuka; the second battle of Corinth; siege of Vicksburg; battles of Ray- mond, Champion's Hill, Jackson, Stone River, Tupelo and Franklin, at the last of which he was wounded and captured November 30, 1864. He was sent to Andersonville prison, where he remained until April 14, 1865. He was then sent to St. Louis by the way of Vicksburg, and was mustered out of service. After the war he returned to his native home, but in 1866 went to Omaha, Neb., and fitted out a wagon-train with gen- eral merchandise, and made a trip to Virginia City. He, with a number of others, constructed a fleet of seventeen flatboats at the foot of Yellow- stone Falls, which they freighted with passengers and took to Sioux City. In the spring of 1867 he came to Missouri and purchased the land on which he now lives. On January 11, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Irene Thompson, daughter of Michael Thompson, a native of Pennsylvania, who immigrated to Missouri in 1856. Irene was born in Pennsylvania on December 30, 1847. Two sons have blessed their mar- riage, viz .: Julian, born December 11, 1870, and William H., born May 6, 1872.
D. E. Carpenter, an extensive farmer and stock raiser of Rochester Township, Andrew County, Mo., was born in Page County, Va., July
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10, 1843. He is the son of Lewis F. and Elizabeth A. (Varner) Carpenter. The father was born in Loudoun County, Va., in 1818, of English parentage. He was an early immigrant to Missouri, and a farmer by occupation. He is now a resident of Buchanan County, where he has held the position of county judge for two years. In politics he is a Democrat. The mother is of German descent, and was born in Bedford County, Va., in 1822. Our subject was reared on the farm, and received a common-school education. He came with his father to Buchanan County, Mo., when he was about eleven years of age. He has followed farming and stock raising as his only occupation. In 1874 he wedded Mary Utz, daughter of Henry Utz. Three sons and one daughter have blessed the marriage. Mr. Carpenter has never had advantages of wealth and education and is truly a self-made man. In politics he is an ardent Democrat.
A. J. Carter, a farmer of Platte Township, Andrew County, Mo., was born near Greencastle, Putnam County, Ind., July 14, 1827. He is the son of Willis and Sarah Jane (Wood) Carter, who were both of English descent, and born near Richmond, Va. The father was a farmer, and a short time after his marriage removed to Kentucky, locating near Frankfort, where he remained for about three years, after which he removed to Putnam County, Ind., where he remained until his death in 1856. He was a private soldier in the War of 1812, under the command of Gen. Brown. He was reserved in manner, yet courageous and enter- prising, and was respected by all who knew him. The parents had four sons and one daughter, of whom one son and the daughter are dead. The sons living are William, George and A. J. The first two are citizens of Rochester, Ind. A. J. was reared on the farm, and received a practi- cal education in the country schools. When about sixteen years of age he went to Madison, Ind., and worked for two years in the machine shops, and while there learned engineering. When about nineteen years old, he began railroading as an engineer, and for twelve years held that posi- tion on various roads. On June 6, 1860, he removed to Savannah, Mo., where he entered into the real estate business, which he followed for a number of years, meanwhile dealing in live stock. He has also engaged in farming, which is his present vocation. Although when he commenced business life he had no capital, by his untiring energy, enterprise and practical business qualities he has been successful in accumulating prop- erty. He owns a well-improved farm of eighty acres in Platte Township. In 1856 he married Elizabeth Johnson, daughter of William and Cath- erine (Mackey) Johnson. She was born in Marion County, Ind., in 1836.
S. C. Case, a leading farmer of Platte Township, Andrew Co., Mo., was born in Licking County, Ohio, November 3, 1838. He is the fourth of six children born to Raphael and Rosetta (Hayes) Case. The father was born in New England in 1802, and was a farmer by vocation. He immigrated to Ohio, where he married. He died in 1860. The mother
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was born in New York in 1809, and died in 1858. Our subject was reared on the farm, and received a common-school education in the Lick- ing County schools. On December 10, 1861, he was joined in marriage with Susa Saunders, daughter of Dr. James Saunders. Three sons and one daughter have blessed their marriage. Mr. Case has followed farming as a vocation, and although commencing with very limited capital has become a prosperous farmer. He owns and cultivates a good farm of 250 acres in Platte Township. He is a friend to schools, churches and public improvements, and in politics is a Republican.
Peter Christianson, proprietor of the St. Charles Hotel, Savannah, Andrew Co., Mo., was born in Glucksburg, North Germany, on July 24, 1847. He is the son of Christian C. and Anna M. (Burgdorf) Christianson, both natives of Glucksburg, Germany. The father was the son of Amos and Ida (Puck) Christianson. Amos was born in Denmark, and was a farmer by vocation. Ida was also of Danish birth, and was the daughter of a distinguished member of the Danish navy. The father was born in 1819, and was a merchant tailor by trade. He died in 1861. His wife was born in 1825, and is now a resident of her native town. She is the mother of four sons and two daughters, the former all being in America. Peter was reared in the town of his birth, where he learned the carriage-maker's trade. The portion of the country, in which he lived then belonged to Denmark, which, however, was ceded to Germany in 1864; hence he was educated in the Danish schools. Upon attaining his majority he immigrated to America, landing in New York, July 1, 1867. He soon went to Cincinnati, thence to Indiana, and from there to Missouri, following various pursuits until 1879, when he took charge of the St. Charles Hotel at Savannah, one of the leading hotels in Northwest Missouri. He purchased a farm near Savannah in 1872, and carries on farming in connection with his hotel. On Febru- ary 21, 1875, he married Jennie Cobb, daughter of Jonathan Cobb, of Andrew County, Mo. They have two sons: Carl and Harry. Mr. Chris- tianson is a member of the Lutheran Church.
J. S. Clarke, a farmer and stock raiser of Platte Township, Andrew Co., Mo., was born in Washington County, Ky., May 8, 1813. He is the son of Benjamin and Polly (Head) Clarke. The father was born in Amherst County, Va.,in 1777, and is the son of James Clarke, of English descent. He followed farming as a vocation, and was a highly respected citizen. He was in the War of 1812, and was on the frontier, and engaged in one or more battles with the Indians. The mother was born in Maryland in 1777, and was the daughter of Bigger Head, of Welsh descent. They had four sons and two daughters, of whom only two sons are living. J. S. is the eldest of these two brothers. He was reared on a farm, and received a limited education in the country schools of his native State. He has engaged in farming, and is a self-made man. He removed from Kentucky to Illinois in 1835, and engaged in farming there till 1866, when he removed to Andrew County, Mo., and purchased
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the farm he now owns, which consists of 168 acres of improved land. On December 25, 1856, he was united in marriage with Maria Poter, daughter of Samuel Poter, of Indiana nativity. She was born in Indiana on September 4, 1834. They have had five sons and three daughters. One daughter, Ida, is dead. Those living are Ione, Solon, Benjamin, John, Lenora, James and Jesse. They are amiable and worthy children, and the parents have endeavored to give them good educations. Mr. Clarke began the battle of life with no capital, but with willing hands, energy and ambition he has surrounded himself and family with the comforts of life, and by enterprise and honesty has established an envi- able reputation. He and wife and the six eldest children are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Harvey Cline, a farmer of Platte Township, Andrew Co., Mo., was born in Monroe County, Ohio, November 25, 1840. He is the son of Lewis and Sarah (Beaver) Cline. The former was born in Virginia, June 29, 1796, and was of German lineage. He received a common- school education, and was reared on the farm. He learned the carpen- ter's trade, but chose farming as a vocation. He was married in Ohio, and lived there till the spring of 1854, when he removed to Wisconsin, where he followed agricultural pursuits until the fall of 1858. He began a removal to North Texas by traveling with horses and wagons, but while passing through Iowa he met with relatives, with whom he remained over winter. In the spring of 1859 he removed to Worth County, Mo., where he purchased land, and remained until his death in 1879. He never aspired to public life, but preferred the life of a pros- perous and independent farmer. Harvey was reared on the farm, and received a limited education in the country schools of Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri. He remained on the farm with his father till August 16, 1862, at which time he enlisted in Company D, Thirty-fifth Missouri Infantry, of the United States army, and served until the close of the war. He was mustered out of service as a non-commissioned officer at Little Rock, and was discharged at St. Louis, July 15, 1865. Soon after this he visited his father, then went to Whitesville, Andrew County, and became a clerk in his brother-in-law's store. He clerked for various parties in Whitesville till 1873, when he went into business for himself. In 1870, on April 3, he was united in marriage to Miss Lucinda Kesterson, daughter of Merda Kesterson. She was born in Indiana, December 11, 1849. Four sons and two daughters have blessed this union: Ada, Harry Edgar, Arnon Ogden, Norman Garfield, Paul Curtis and Lullie Maud. Mr. Cline is an energetic and enterprising man, and a well respected citizen. For fifteen years he was postmaster at Whitesville. He is a member of the G. A. R., and in politics is a Republican.
George T. Coffer, a citizen of Empire Township, Andrew County, Mo., was born in Fairfax County, Va., February 18, 1836. He is the son of Thomas W. and Jane V. (Selecman) Coffer, both natives of Fairfax County, Va. The father was born in July, 1807, and was the son of 32A
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Thomas Coffer. He was a farmer, and in the fall of 1853 he removed from his native State to Andrew County, Mo., where he purchased land, and resided until his death on December 6, 1886. He was a quiet, unas- suming man, who never aspired to public life, and was beloved by all who knew him. The mother was born in 1812, and is the daughter of George Selecman. She now resides in Nodaway Township, Andrew County, Mo. She is the mother of three sons: George, William and Redmon; and five daughters, Jane, Ann, Mollie, Maggie and Mildred. George is the eld- est, but two sisters, and was reared on a farm. He was seventeen years old when his father removed to Missouri, and he completed a common- school education in the schools of Andrew County. He has devoted his life to farming, and has been very successful. He began with a very lim- ited capital, and has had many obstacles to surmount, but, by means of energy and ambition, is now prosperous. He owns a large and well- improved farm of 340 acres in Empire Township. On February 18, 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Kate S. Thompson, daughter of Isaac and Jane (McIlvoy) Thompson. She was born'in Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Ky., October 15, 1840. They have seven children living, as follows: Isaac Thompson, Maggie C., Jean E., Mary A., George A., Mattie B. and Joseph B. Those dead are William R., who had just reached his majority when he was called away from a home in which he was sunshine and happiness; Alice V., who had reached the age of seven- teen years, a bright and amiable girl just in the bloom of womanhood; Charles T., who lived but two summers to bless the household. The family is congenial and intelligent, and remarkable for its musical ability.
L. W. Craig, a farmer of Platte Township, Andrew Co., Mo., was born in Carroll County, Ky., January 26, 1850. He is the youngest of a family of five sons and two daughters born to Walton and Laurinda (Peak) Craig. The former was born in Carroll County, Ky., on April 29, 1803, and is the son of Benjamin Craig, of English descent. He has followed farming and merchandising, and now resides in his native county. The latter was born in Scott County, Ky., in 1809, and died in Ghent, Carroll Co., Ky., in 1871. Our subject was reared at his father's, and received a collegiate education at Ghent College, Ghent, Ky. Soon after- wards he removed to Andrew County, where he settled in 1874, and has since been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns a well-improved farm of 573 acres, situated in the northwest part of Platte Township. On December 21, 1876, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Talbot, daughter of R. H. and Elizabeth (Evans) Tal- bot. She was born near Rochester, Minn., November 2, 1860. Two sons and two daughters have been born unto them, viz .: Walton, Frank, Mamie and Annie. The last died in infancy. Mr. Craig is a friend to churches, schools, and all public improvements. In politics he is a zeal- ous and ardent Democrat.
Nelson Crockett, the subject of the following sketch, is one of the oldest citizens of Andrew County, Mo. He was born near Tiffin, Ohio,
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January 11, 1825, and is the son of Asa and Miriam (Keating) Crock- ett. The father was born in Thomaston, Lincoln Co., Me., in 1790, and was of Scotch-English descent. He was a sailor in early life, but when twenty-six years old he settled in Ohio, and engaged in farming. The mother was born in Ashpoint, Lincoln Co., Me., in 1800. They had eight sons and four daughters, of whom four sons and two daughters are living. Nelson's youth was spent on the farm, and he acquired a practi- cal education in the common schools of his native State. He chose farm- ing as a vocation, and when twenty-three years of age went to Henry County, Ohio, and entered land, which he cultivated for eight years. In 1857, in company with his twin brother, Milton, he came to Andrew County, Mo., where he has since resided. He served twenty-two months in the army, enlisting on September 28, 1861, in Company A, Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was commissioned second lieutenant, but was wounded at the second battle of Bull Run, when he resigned his commission and returned home. On April 25, 1850, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. Huffman. They had two children-a son and daughter. The son died when nine years old. The daughter is now the wife of John D. Hobson, of Andrew County. Mr. Crockett's wife died on January 13, 1870, and on October 20, 1870, he chose for his second wife Anna E. Hileman. He is a member of the Universalist Church, and has held positions of honor and trust in his county. He served one term as county assessor. In politics he is a Republican.
Milton Crockett, a farmer and dairyman of Platte Township, Andrew Co., Mo., was born near Tiffin, Seneca, Co., Ohio, January 11, 1825. He is the son of Asa and Miriam (Keating) Crockett (see sketch of Nelson Crockett). He was reared on the farm, and received a practical common- school education in his native State. In early life he taught school in the winter seasons, and engaged in farming in the summer for twelve years. In 1857 he removed to Missouri, and settled on the farm he now owns and cultivates. He has been a successful farmer, and has devoted his entire attention to farming and dairying since early manhood, with the exception of a short time which he spent in the defense of his coun- try during the late Civil War. He enlisted, August 2, 1862, in Com- pany A, Fifty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered out of the service on June 3, 1865. He was in the battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge and Nashville. On March 22, 1849, he was united in marriage with Sarah E. West, daugh- ter of Ezra and Prudence (Culver) West. She was born near Arling- ton, Vt., April 27, 1830. Five sons and one daughter have been born unto them, viz .: Wallace A., Ezra (deceased), Homer, Emily M., Nathan N. and LeRoy. Mr. and Mrs. Crockett are members of the Universal-
ist Church. In 1870 he was elected as the Liberal candidate for county representative of his county, which office he held for one term.
Thomas M. Crowley, of Jefferson Township, was born in Clay County, Mo., on October 21, 1832. His father, Samuel Crowley, was a native of
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Georgia, born on June 20, 1791. About 1810 he married Miss Susan McNinch, a native of Kentucky, then living in Knox County, Tenn. They continued to reside there until about 1815, when they immigrated to Missouri. They lived successively in the counties of Howard, Char- iton and Clay, and in 1837 they came to Andrew County, where Mr. Crowley assisted in organizing the county. At an early date he was appointed county judge by the Governor, and after serving four years was elected to the same office by the people. He was a soldier under Jackson, and fought at the battle of the Horse Shoe. He was a large farmer, and died after a long and useful life while on a visit to Oregon, on March 7, 1873. His wife died in August, 1850. Thomas M. grew to manhood on his father's farm. In the spring of 1852, in company with two elder brothers, he went to Oregon, where he was engaged in stock raising and farming for about eleven years. He then removed to Cali- fornia, where he resided until the summer of 1873, engaged in stock rais- ing and merchandising. In 1873 he came to Andrew County, and located on a farm in Clay Township, which four years ago he exchanged for the old homestead, upon which he now resides. He is the owner of 475 acres of land. On November 15, 1860, he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Suisun, Solano County, Cal., a daughter of Samp- son Smith, who settled in California about 1849. They have a family of three sons and six daughters. One daughter died in infancy.
William K. Debord, a substantial farmer of Clay Township, Andrew County, Mo., is a native of Kentucky, born in Pulaski County, February 14, 1826. He is the second of six children born unto Jonathan and Patience (McKinney) Debord, and is the only one living. The father was of Welsh-Irish descent, and a native of Virginia. He was a farmer by vocation, a Democrat in politics, and died a member of the Methodist Church. His death occurred in Rockcastle County, Ky., in 1840, being about forty-seven years of age. The mother, of Irish descent, and also a native of Virginia, was born in 1800, and died in Missouri, at the home of our subject, January 29, 1886. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. William K. received a good education in the country schools of his native State, and began business life as a farmer. On August 14, 1846, he wedded Miss Nancy J. Pew, a native of Rockcastle County, Ky., born November 3, 1829. Her parents were Benjamin F. and Elizabeth (Clare) Pew, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter of Virginia. Both died in Andrew County, Mo. In 1852 Mr. Debord immigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He began business on a small capital, but now owns 280 acres of fertile land, upon which is a neat residence. He deals largely in Shorthorn Dur- ham cattle. In politics he is a Democrat, and is now a member of the board of managers of the State Insane Asylum, No. 2, at St. Joseph, Mo. He and wife are worthy members of the Christian Church. They have had eleven children, of whom five sons and two daughters are dead.
Judge Aaron S. Dodge, a citizen of Fillmore, was born in Waldo
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County, Me., March 22, 1839. He is one of a large family of children born to Nathan P. and Charlotte (Simons) Dodge, who were influential citizens of Maine, of which State they were natives. They were both members of the Free-Will Baptist Church. The father was a successful farmer, and in politics was a Republican. He died when about eighty- four years of age, and his wife when about sixty-five years old. Aaron S. received a liberal education in his youth, which has been improved by much desultory reading and study. He began business life in the spring of 1859 by going to Illinois, where he engaged as a farm laborer nearly two years, at the close of which he made a visit home. In the Spring of 1861 he took the gold fever, and spent five years in the West digging that "precious metal." He visited Washington Territory, Idaho and California, but 'spent most of his time (about four years) in Idaho. Returning to Maine he remained there two months, then came to Fill- more, Andrew Co., Mo., and in partnership with his brother, Allen L., who had accompanied him through the West, established a mercantile business, which they pursued eight years. About 1874 he bought his brother's interest, and conducted the business alone until February, 1887, when he closed out. Since then he has been managing some farms, which he owns. In June, 1873, he wedded Miss Melissa Berry, a native of Andrew County, and a prominent member of the Methodist Episco- pal Church South. Judge Dodge is a decided Republican, and was elected to his present office in November, 1886.
John B. Dysart, a prominent farmer of Clay Township, was born in Rockcastle County, Ky., May 29, 1840. He is one of a large family of children born to William L. and Permelia (Evans) Dysart, who were married in Kentucky, September 19, 1832. The father was born in Rockcastle County, Ky., on September 9, 1809. The mother was born in Pulaski County, Ky., on January 1, 1812. Mr. Dysart, the elder, engaged in merchandising until 1847, in Kentucky, and then followed farming there until the fall of 1849, when he immigrated to Missouri, and settled in Andrew County, two miles west of Savannah, where he lived until the next spring. He then came to what is now Clay Town- ship, where he lived the rest of his life engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was among the early settlers of the section in which he lived, and he and wife were prominent among the respected and esteemed citizens. His death occurred on February 6, 1886; the wife's on January 29, 1884. John B. received a liberal education in the common schools of Andrew County, and was reared to manhood on his father's farm. In 1872 he wedded Miss Mary Crowson, of Callaway County, Mo. They have had six children as follows: Edward, Mary E., William, Samuel, Lulia and Bula. Upon marrying, Mr. Dysart removed-to Platte County, but after ten years came back to Andrew County, and purchased the farm of 275 acres, where he now lives. He is a life-long Democrat.
Henderson Edwards, the subject of this sketch, is a merchant of Savannah, Andrew County, Mo. He was born in Randolph County, Ind.,
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