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as a Republican to the office he now holds, which was quite an honor and compliment to one so young. The duties of the office, however, are discharged in a creditable manner. He is a member of Integrity Lodge, No. 204, I. O. O. F., and of Hesperion Encampment, St. Joseph, Mo. On December 29, 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss Josie Heffle- finger, who was born in Cumberland County, Penn., in 1864. She is the daughter of Philip and Margaret Hefflefinger. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are members of the Christian Church.
Rose Brothers are two prominent and progressive young merchants, and proprietors of one of the largest general merchandise establishments in Maysville. Ollie S., the senior, was born in Buchanan County, Mo., on August 19, 1859. William D. was born in De Kalb County, Mo., July 26, 1865. They are the sons of George Washington Rose, deceased, who was born in Flemingsburg, Ky., April 22, 1834. He was the son of Capt. James Ellis Rose, a native of Prince William County, Va., who was an officer in the War of 1812. Capt. Rose removed to Kentucky in 1820, subsequent, however, to his marriage with Kitty Robinson, a daugh- ter of one of the leading families of Fauquier County, Va. By trade Capt. Rose was a blacksmith, but he turned his attention principally to agricultural pursuits, being the owner of a large plantation. George W. was given a good education in the schools of his neighborhood, and soon after began teaching school, and while following that vocation in Flemings- burg, Ky., devoted his spare time to reading law. He later entered the office of Cox & Cavin as a student. Applying himself to his studies with zeal and industry, he was soon admitted to the bar, being examined and licensed by Judge Reed of the Thirteenth Judicial District of Kentucky. In 1856 he immigrated to Missouri, and locating at Weston, Platte County, engaged in teaching school until 1862. He next removed to Stewartsville, and entered upon the practice of his profession. One year later he was elected prosecuting attorney of De Kalb County, and then removed to Maysville. He was re-elected for five successive terms, and discharged his duties in an impartial and commendable manner. In 1865 he was elected county superintendent of public instruction, and for two years discharged faithfully the duties of that position. During his official life he continued to practice his profession. Politically he was a Democrat, and was many times a delegate to the conventions of his party. He was a delegate from his congressional district to the National Dem- ocratic convention in St. Louis in 1864, which nominated Gen. George P. McClellan for President. He was a member in high standing of both the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. lodges. He united himself in 1857 with the Christian Church. While a resident of Weston he was united in marriage in 1857 with Mary Celeste Hudson, who was born in Kentucky in 1841. She was the daughter of Lemuel and America P. (Settle) Hudson, now residents of Platte County, Mo. Mrs. Rose is a pious, Christian woman, and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Rose died in February, 1880, leaving the widow and four children, all of whom
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are living and reside in Maysville. Ollie S. and William D. were edu- cated in the public schools; the former also took a course at Bryant's Commercial College, at St. Joseph, Mo. They began business as clerks, filling different positions in various establishments in Mays- ville and St. Joseph. Ollie S. engaged in business at Stewartsville in October, 1883, in partnership with Edwin Mitchell, but in Feb- ruary, 1885, the two brothers purchased Mr. Mitchell's interest, and conducted the business until 1886. They then removed to Maysville, and, with a joint capital of $4,000, opened their present establishment. During their first year they did a business of $18,000, and the present year the sales will probably reach $25,000. They carry a stock of over $7,000 outside of their real estate interests. By strict attention to business, fair and honest dealing, they have built up a splendid trade, and are meeting with deserved success. Both make their home with their mother. In 1881 Ollie S. was united in marriage with Enna Mitchell, who was born in Clay County, Mo., in 1861. She was the daughter of O. P. Mitchell. She died in January, 1886, leaving three children, two boys and one girl.
James B. Shambaugh, an enterprising farmer of Adams Township, is a native of Frederick County, Va., born on August 26, 1831. He is the son of Daniel and Rebecca J. (Funkhouser ) Shambaugh. The father was born in Philadelphia on August 5, 1787, and was of French descent. The mother was of German descent, born in Shenandoah County, Va., in 1793. They were married in the mother's native county, and afterward engaged in agricultural pursuits in Frederick County, about eight years, when they removed back to Shenandoah County. Subsequently they immigrated to Missouri, and after living in Ray County a short time they came to what is now known as De Kalb County, where they died, the father on September 1, 1870, and the mother on April 17, 1855. In politics the father was a life-long Democrat. The Shambaughs are descendants of a rather distinguished French family, and James B. now possesses the sword of Lieut .- Col. Shambaugh of the French army, who was killed at the storming of Quebec by General Wolfe. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of four children. He received a common- school education in his youth, and grew to manhood on his father's farm. On December 8, 1859 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth V. Harper, who was born in Daviess County, Mo., on January 19. 1840. She is the daughter of Jacob and Mary Harper, deceased. Upon mar- rying, Mr. Shambaugh settled on a farm near where he now resides, and in 1875 removed to his present location. He has met with deserved success, and now owns a farm of 350 acres of fertile land. Politically, he is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. They have two daughters, viz: Mary E., born on Feb- ruary 2, 1861-on December 25, 1879, she was married to A. L. Zim- merman, and is now living in De Kalb County-and Cordelia A., born November 5, 1862.
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Jacob Shepherd, a citizen of Maysville, is a native of Missouri, born on June 9, 1829. He is the son of Enoch and Lovina Shepherd, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Tennessee. They came to Missouri about 1822, and located in Clay County, but they lived in Andrew County at the time of their death. Jacob located in De Kalb County in 1869. He owns a farm of 300 acres of well-improved land. In 1859 he was united in marriage with Harriet Combest, of Andrew County. She is the daughter of William and Gilla Combest, Ken- tuckians by birth, who moved to Andrew County, Mo., in 1840, the for- mer dying in 1855. Twelve children have been born to Mr. Shepherd and wife: Wiatt, born May 2, 1852, married, February 20, 1872, Miss Caroline Carroll; J. V., born January 29, 1854; James M., born Febru- ary 4, 1856, married, May 21, 1882, Miss Elizabeth Vanbibber; Archie, born August 15, 1859, died September 5, 1859; Emma D., born October 25, 1861; Eloch, born August 31, 1863, died in July, 1865; Mary J., born January 31, 1866; Jacob A., Jr., born April 20, 1868; John R., born May 23, 1870; Hattie A., born January 4, 1873; Willie H., born Decem- ber 6, 1875, and Ira B,, born March 17, 1878. Mr. Shepherd and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. In 1887 he rented his farm, and purchased property in Maysville, where he resides at present, engaged in the hotel and livery business. In politics he is a Democrat.
Robert Smith is the son of Thomas and Laura I. (Silvers) Smith. The father was born in Pulaski County, Ky., on September 21, 1807, and is the son of Robert Smith, who is a native of Rowan County, N. C. He first moved to Kentucky, and then to Howard County, Mo., of which he was one of the pioneers. The father removed to the Platte Purchase in 1838, settling in Buchanan County, but removed to De Kalb County in 1845, locating on a farm in Grant Township, where he now resides. He is now in his eightieth year, and is one of the oldest citizens in the town- ship. He has seen the Platte Purchase grow from a barren waste of prairie into one of the most productive of countries. The mother was born in Kentucky in 1811. She is the daughter of Hugh Silvers, a native of North Carolina, who removed to Kentucky and thence to Missouri. The parents live a quiet and retired life, universally beloved and respected. They are both members of the Baptist Church. Robert is the second of six children, and was born in Cass County, Mo., on July 21, 1835. He was reared on the farm, and acquired a limited education in the common schools of Buchanan County. He resided in De Kalb County ten years before there was a school in Grant Township. He left his parents at the age of twenty-one, and engaged in farming for himself. At the breaking out of the war he and his father took sides with the Union, and enlisted in the army, the father in Company C, of the Forty-third Missouri Reg- iment of Infantry, but previous to this he had been a captain in the Home Guards. Robert enlisted in 1863 in Company K of the State Militia, in which he held a commission as first lieutenant. He purchased his pres-
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ent homestead, three and one-half miles northwest from Fairport, in 1856. He has added to his land until he now has a fine farm of 300 acres. From 1870 to 1873 he served as justice of the peace, and from 1873 till 1876 as collector of Grant Township. He served as judge of the north district from 1880 until 1882. In 1857 he was wedded to Mary A. Haskins, who was born in Ohio in 1838, and was the daughter of Henry L. Haskins. She died in May, 1866, leaving two sons. In 1876 Mr. Smith chose for his second wife Eva J. Pittman, who was born in Illinois, and is the daughter of William Pittman. They have six children.
S. E. Stephen, a citizen of Amity, De Kalb County, and manager of the general merchandise establishment of G. Y. Crenshaw, of that place, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, on April 9, 1854. He is the son of Abednego and Harriet (Higgins ) Stephen. The father was also born in Morrow County, Ohio, about 1817, and removed to Missouri in the spring of 1877, locating at Fairport, De Kalb County, where he now resides. He is a highly respected citizen, and has been a very successful farmer. The mother was born in Ohio about 1820. Both parents are devout Christians, and members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Twelve children were born to them, of whom S. E. was the sixth. He was reared on the farm and received his education in the public schools of Pulaskiville, Ohio. He left the farm about 1873, and entered the store of J. B. Robin- son at Fairport, Mo., as clerk, where he remained over two years. He next took a position in the store of A. A. McIninch, in St. Joseph, Mo., where he remained six months, and returned to Fairport, and engaged in merchandising under the firm name of Stephen, Hull & Co., but he sold his interest after fourteen months and again resumed clerking in A. A. McIninch's store. Four months later he engaged in business at Fair- port, the firm being Stephen, Drain & Co., but later Stephen & McIninch, and still later S. E. Stephen. In a short time he went to King City, and took charge of a store for A. A. McIninch, but after six months returned to Fairport, and remained for fourteen months in the employ of Hull & Sons. April 26, 1886, he took his present position. October 21, 1880, he was united in marriage with Allie J. Ross, who was born in Morrow County, Ohio, in 1859. She is the daughter of George E. and Jane Ross. They have one child, Glenn Ross, born May 29, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
J. T. Stewart, a citizen of Fairport, and senior member of the firm of J. T. Stewart & Co., general merchants, was born in Hardin County, Ky., on February 18, 1856. He is the second of seven children born to A. H. and Adner (Lewis) Stewart, both natives of Hardin County, Ky. They reside at present in Daviess County, Mo., to which point they removed in 1872. The father has been a very successful farmer and stock raiser. J. T. was reared on the farm, and received his education in the district schools of Kentucky, and in the high school at Gallatin, Mo. He remained on the farm until February 1, 1880, when he removed to Fair-
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port and engaged in his present business. The firm now carries a stock valued at between $5,000 and $6,000, including dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, notions, groceries etc. They do an annual busi- ness of from $25,000 to $30,000. On August 3, 1887, Mr. Stewart was united in marriage with Hattie Brant, who was born in Ohio. She is the daughter of William Brant, who lives near Stewartsville, De Kalb County.
Robert Stockton is a native of Kentucky, born in 1818. In 1825 he moved to Indiana with his parents, where he resided until 1850. In 1844 his father removed to Platte County, Mo., thence to Iowa, and afterward to Gentry County, Mo., locating at his present home. Rob- ert's mother died in 1832, and his father married Margaret Wilson. She died, and he was united in marriage with Martha Wilson. When our subject left Indiana, he went to Henry County, Iowa, where he lived until 1868, then came to De Kalb County, Mo., locating on his present farm, which contains about 200 acres of good land; besides tilling the soil he is engaged in stock raising. While living in Indiana and Iowa he followed blacksmithing in connection with farming and stock dealing. In 1840 he was united in marriage with Lucinda Varner, daughter of Jacob Varner. She was born in 1822, and died on April 19, 1868. On October 11, 1868, he chose for his second wife, Mrs. Mary J. (Stone) Brooks, widow of Elijah T. Brooks. Three children were born to her first union, one of whom is dead. One son and one daughter are living; the daughter, Elzemer is now Mrs. C. D. Bellis. Mr. and Mrs. Stockton are members of the Christian Church. He was once a member of the Grange. In politics he was a Democrat until 1868, since which time he has been a Greenbacker.
R. M. Taylor, a merchant of Fairport, was born in Carroll County, Ohio, on May 9, 1848. He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Reynolds) Taylor, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former born January 27, 1801, and the latter, in 1811. The parents of the father were natives of Ire- land, and removed to America after their marriage, locating in Pennsyl- vania. They removed to Ohio when John was a boy, and were among the first settlers of that State. At that time the country was full of Indians and wild game. They died in Ohio. John engaged in farming in Ohio until September, 1864, when he removed to Camden Township, De Kalb Co., Mo., where he resided until his death on March 9, 1865. He was a zealous and ardent Christian, and was one of the founders of the Methodist Church of De Kalb County. The mother resides on the old homestead near Maysville. To the parents seven children were born, of whom R. M. was the third. He was reared on the farm, and acquired a good education in the district schools of Ohio, and the graded schools of Maysville. He remained with his parents until his thirty-fifth year, and then engaged in farming for himself until January 26, 1887, when he purchased his present stock of hardware. He carries a stock of some $3,500, and does an annual business of about $20,000. On January 22,
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1884, he was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Bray, who was born in De Kalb County on November 18, 1858. She is the daughter of Samuel Bray, of De Kalb County; they have two children.
William and Adam Thompson, the subjects of this sketch, are lead- ing stock dealers of Missouri, and residents of Camden Township, De Kalb County. They are proprietors of Rosedale stock farm, situated two miles southeast from Amity, and importers and breeders of English Shire and Cleveland Bay horses, Shetland ponies and Shorthorn cattle. They were born in Lancashire, England, the father on May 30, 1840, and the son on March 24, 1861. They immigrated to the United States in April, 1869, locating upon the farm where they now reside. In 1877 they began their present business by the importation of English stock: Their business has been increasing each year, both by importation and breeding, until they now have the largest stable of blooded stock in Mis- souri. Their stock at present consist of eleven head of imported brood mares, seven Shetland brood mares, two imported Cleveland Bay stall- ions, seventeen imported Shire stallions, two registered Hambletonian trotting stallions, eleven sucking foals (ten full and one three-fourths blood ), seventeen grade brood mares, and a lierd of Shorthorn cattle, headed by "Chief Justice" 73256, an imported Cruikshank bull, and two cows of the same blood, and young "Marys," "Josephines," "Lady Elizabeths," "Goodnesses," "Rubys" and "Mistress Motts," embracing 100 head. Al- together, there is invested in the above stock over $100,000. Only private sales are made. Rosedale is a model farm, consisting of 700 acres of fine land, all of which except 160 acres is in pasturage, only sufficient ground being cultivated to raise grain for feeding purposes. The farm is supplied with the necessary buildings and conveniences, and water is conducted over the premises by a well constructed system of water works, the pumping of which is performed by windmills. Since engaging in the stock business, Mr. Thompson has made annual and semi-annual trips to Europe, for the purpose of purchasing blooded stock, having returned in August, 1887, from his twenty-third visit. The notable features of the present stable are " Oscar" 5250 and " Plutarch" 5261, Shire stallions, both winners of prizes at the royal show held at Newcastle, England, in July, 1887, the former for the best two year old, and the latter for the best three year old.
Jerry T. Thornton, a farmer of De Kalb County, is a native of Mis- souri, born in 1834. He is the son of William and Sallie (Todd) Thornton, natives of Kentucky and South Carolina respectively. The mother came to Kentucky with her parents when quite young, and is living, being ninety-five years of age. Jerry T. has always followed farming and stock dealing. He came to this county when seven years of age, and located on the farm where he now resides, in 1861. In that year he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia, under Gen. Price. He was wounded at the battle of Blue Mills Landing, and was compelled to
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return home. In 1861 he was united in marriage with Martha E. McConnell, daughter of Alexander and Sarah A. McConnell. They have had fifteen children, two of whom are dead. Those living are William A., John B. (united in marriage with Ella Courtney in 1885), Mary F., Elvira J. (who became the wife of George W. Swails in 1886), James C., Oliver A., Laura A., Albert E., Artie B., Lillie M., Lula M., De Ethel- bert, and an infant not named. Mr. Thornton owns 500 acres of good land. He is a member of the Old School Baptist Church. Politically he is a Democrat.
G. W. Tunks, treasurer of Grant Township, was born in Clark County, Ohio, on August 10, 1823. He is the eighth of ten children born to Philip and Phebe (Wallingsford) Tunks. The father was born in Virginia, on March 1, 1783, He was a soldier in the War of 1812, vol- unteering from Clark County, Ohio. He was a farmer and also a tan- ner. He died in Shelby County, Ohio, on April 15, 1845, to which county he had removed in 1827. The mother was born in Kentucky on September 3, 1788. She died in Shelby County, Ohio, on November 5, 1862. G. W. was reared on the farm, and received his education in the public schools. He remained on the farm with his parents until their deaths. On January 10, 1850, he was united in marriage with Silence B. Beazley, who was also born in Shelby County, Ohio, on June 15, 1826. Mr. Tunks removed to Missouri in the fall of 1869, and located in Grant Township, where he has since resided engaged in farming. While a citizen of Ohio, he served for several terms as trustee of his township, and also as assessor. Since residing in Missouri, he has served as assessor of Grant Township, and in March, 1883, was elected as a Republican to the office he now fills. He has since been twice re-elected-in 1885 and in 1887. He and wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist Church. They have had seven children born to them as follows: Caroline, December 5, 1850, died August 8, 1851; Mary E., December 20, 1851; John, August 14, 1854; Phebe, July 4, 1857, deceased; David, September 10, 1859; Maggie, October 30, 1865, and Mark, October 30, 1865. Mr. Tunks is an enterprising and progressive citizen, and is respected and esteemed by all who know him.
John D. Ward, a thriving farmer of Dallas Township, was born in Adams Township, De Kalb County, on June 4, 1847. He is the second of ten children born to William H. and Ellen ( Chrisham) Ward. They are both natives of Scott County, Ky., and in early life came with their respective parents to Indiana. They were married in Fountain County, of that State, in 1844, and soon after immigrated to Missouri, settling in De Kalb County, where they now live. The father has given his exclusive attention to farming, and has met with deserved success. He and wife are worthy members of the Missionary Baptist Church. In politics he is a Democrat. John D. was reared on his father's farm, and in his youth received a good academic education. In 1868 he purchased, and the next year settled, the farm where he now resides. He owns 420
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acres of land. In 1882 he built a neat residence upon his farm, at a cost of $1,800. On April 1, 1869, he was united in marriage with Miss Amanda J. Reed, of Texas, who is the daughter of George and Mary Reed. They have had seven children as follows: Mary E., deceased; Emma N., deceased; Luther T., William E., Franklin A., Orva H. and Iva A. (twins). Mr. Ward is a decided Democrat. Mrs. Ward is a mem- ber of the Christian Church.
Lewis H. Weatherby was born in Tompkins County, N. J., in 1830, and is the second of six children born to Samuel and Dorcas (Hinkley) Weatherby, both natives of New York. The father was born about 1808, and was the son of Edmund Weatherby, a native of New Jersey, who removed to New York, and thence to Ohio, where he died. Samuel was a farmer by vocation, and died in Ohio in 1853. The mother was born about 1810, and was the daughter of Joshua Hinkley. She died in Missouri in 1868. Lewis H. was reared on the farm, and attended the schools of Delaware, Ohio. He began the study of medicine in 1847 with Dr. Kelley, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and later studied with Dr. Russell. He then attended Sterling Medical College at Columbus, Ohio, for two years, graduating in 1850. Although he was not yet twenty-one years of age, he at once entered upon the practice of his profession at Johnsville, Ohio, where he remained until 1856. He then took a course of lectures at the Eclectic Medical College, at Cincinnati, from which he graduated the same year. He resumed his practice, but in 1859 immigrated to Laclede, Mo., where he remained until 1861. He then enlisted in the Federal army, and became first lieutenant of Company A, of the Seventh Missouri Cavalry. He resigned the next year on account of disability. He returned to Lynn County, and became a candidate for the Legislature on the Emancipation Ticket, but was defeated by seventeen votes. In 1863 he removed to Maysville, and the next year represented his Senatorial dis- trict in the constitutional convention. In 1866 he was elected probate judge, and ex officio presiding judge of the county court, which office he filled four years. During his official life he also practiced his profession, from which he retired about a year ago. During the past six years, he has been extensively engaged in stock raising and farming. Dr. Weath- erby was married in 1848 to Miss Elvina Levering, a native of Ohio, born in 1829, and a daughter of John and Charlotte Levering. She died in the spring of 1864, having borne two children, one of whom is still living. The Doctor chose for his second wife Miss Helen Gilbert, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, in 1843. They have two children. Mrs. Weatherby is a member of the Christian Church, and Dr. Weath- erby of the I. O. O. F.
C. L. Welden, a prominent citizen of Maysville, and junior member of the firm of Orr & Welden, general merchants, was born in Hart County, Ky., on September 29, 1851. He is the son of Washington B. and Mary M. (Highbaugh) Welden, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. The former, when seven years of age, removed to Ken-
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tucky, where he resided until 1855. In that year, with his wife, he immigrated to Harrison County, Mo., making the journey in a wagon. They are now living upon the farm which they pre-empted. Our subject remained at home until 1877, when he began clerking in a store at Edinburg, Mo. After a few months he went to Maysville, Mo., and thence to Bridgeport, Harrison County, where he was engaged in merchan- dising for about fourteen months. He then returned to Maysville, and clerked for Orr & Son for six months, after which he became a member of the firm, and engaged in business at McFall, Mo. At the end of thirteen months he sold his interest, and returned to Maysville. From that time until August, 1883, he was disabled on account of an acci- dental gun shot. He then went to Caldwell County, where he conducted a store for nineteen months. At the end of that time he returned to Mays- ville, and on November 10, 1885, formed his present partnership.
He also owns a one-half interest in a store at Weatherby, Mo., conducted under the firm name of McClure & Welden. On January 14, 1875, he was united in marriage with Lieulla Williams, who died on November 16. 1875, leaving one son. Mr. Welden chose for his second wife, Fanny, the daughter of William Orr, Sr., to whom he was married on September 11, 1879. They have two children in life, and one dead.
Judge Thomas Williams, of Sherman Township, was born in Yadkin County, N. C., February 11, 1823. He is the son of Isaac and Dicy (Ridings) Williams, who were born and spent their lives in Yadkin County, N. C. The father died about 1876, nearly eighty-four years of age, the mother about 1868. The father was a Whig. The Judge is the seventh of ten children. He grew to manhood on his father's farm, and received a good, country-school education. In the spring of 1847 he came to Missouri, and taught school six months in Gentry County, then removing to Buchanan County, where he remained till October, 1850, when he returned to his native State and county. He there taught a private school in the winter of 1850-51. On February 25, 1851, he was united in marriage with Miss Cuolistia Reece. Returning to Missouri, he located on a farm of eighty acres in De Kalb County, near his present location, where he settled in November, 1851. His wife died November 20, 1855, having borne three children-one son and two daughters-of whom the son is living. On November 6, 1856, he wedded Miss Marga- ret J. Ellingsworth. She died August 18, 1877, having borne five sons, of whom two are dead. On May 1, 1879, Mr. Williams was married to his present wife. In 1853 he was appointed county judge by the Gov- ernor to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of John T. Baker. In
1855 he was elected to the office, and in 1857 was re-elected for six years. He served until August, 1861, when he resigned on account of the war. He has always been a Democrat. The first and second wives were mem- bers of the Missionary Baptist Church. His present wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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