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Penn, one year ; Dr. Johnson, two years ; G. W. Miller, three years ; are the pastors that served up to the war. During the civil troubles, James Smith and Dr. De Moss, served one year each. Revs. Taylor, Gooch and Chapman came next in order, the first and last one year each, and the second for two years. The succeeding pastors served, each three years, as follows : Jno. D. Vincil, W. H. Lewis, G. W. Horn, and H. B. Watson, the latter being in charge at this writing.
In the great division of 1844, the Columbia congregation went with the Southern wing of the church, and have so continued ever since. Among the most noted local preachers of early times, were Moses U. Payne and David Fisher, the former being, perhaps, the greatest bene- factor the church ever had, building the "Methodists' half" of the first church almost entirely out of his own private means.
Did space permit, the names of the presiding elders and other church officials would be given, but they must be omitted in a work of this nature.
The Church at Columbia is in a flourishing condition and now numbers about 170 communicants with an interesting and well attended Sabbath school.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Calvary Episcopal church was organized May 25, 1855, with the following members : - Rev. John W. Dunn (missionary), E. N. O. Clough, Rebecca N. Clough, Thos. C. Phillips, Margaret Phillips, Robert Willis and Margaret Willis. The church building was erected in 1872, and dedicated December 8 of that year by Rt. Rev. C. F. Robertson, D. D., Bishop of Missouri. The building is a frame, and cost about $3,000. It stands on lot 209. The pastors of Calvary church have been : Revs. J. W. Dunn, W. R. Pickman, C. F. Loupe, F. R. Holman, J. C. Jackson, R. C. Wall, Dr. C. P. Jennings, W. H. Hopkins, Wm. C. Dawson, A. T. Sharpe and Joseph R. Gray. The present membership is forty-eight. For fifteen years after its organization the church struggled along with only from three to five members. In 1870, however, it took new life, and its condition grad- ually improved until now (although without a rector) it is out of debt, flourishing and prosperous.
COLORED CHURCHES - SECOND BAPTIST.
This church was organized in the year 1866. Some of the original members were : Henry Payne, Albert Delno, Thos Johnson, Jack
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Smith, Henry Oldham, Jane Myers, Polly Hickam, Mary Dorum and Vina Johnson. The church building was erected in 1873. It is a frame, and cost $2,500. It was dedicated in 1879 by Revs. Edward Stewart and O. H. Webb. The pastors of this church have been E. Wildman, Barton Hillman, Jacob Dulin, D. S. Sawyers, J. H. Homesley, E. Stewart, and the present pastor, Rev. A. Johnson. In 1874 the church experienced a severe trial. Unfortunate dissen- sions arose, which resulted in a division, a portion of the members going over to the A. M. E. church, and some of these are still out. For the last two years, however, a vigorous spirit of prosperity has marked the church's career, both spiritually and financially. The heavy church debt, so long a grievous burden, has been thrown off by payment, and the outlook for the future is cheering indeed. Present membership, 194.
For the first five or six years of its existence the members of the church met for worship in the colored public school building. It was mainly due to the untiring efforts of Elder Henry Williams that the present church was built.
AFRICAN M. E. CHURCH.
St. Paul's A. M. E. church was organized in the old Sidney Max- field blacksmith shop, in the month of February, 1867, by Rev. E. M. Doan, then presiding at Jefferson City. Some of the original members were: Caleb and Mary Bledsoe, C. H. and Ann Boyle, Dennis and Mary Lawrence, Lavinia Moss, Thornton and Ann Webb, Rebecca Rollins and about twenty others. June 10, 1868, the pres- ent church building was erected, H. N. McIntyre, pastor. It was dedicated in 1871 by Rev. I. N. Triplett. The building stands on the corner of Fourth and Ash Streets, and cost about $2,500. Since its organization the church has had the following pastors : 1867, H. N. McIntyre, pastor ; 1868, T. A. Smith, one year ; 1869, Schuyler Washington, one year; 1870, I. N. Triplett, one year ; 1872, W. B. Ousler, three years ; 1875, R. Ricketts, two years; 1877, G. W. Gaines, three years ; 1878, J. M. Wilkerson, two years ; 1880, W. H. Sexton, present pastor. The present membership of the church is two hundred and eight.
SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
The Second Christian church of Columbia was organized in 1872, by Rev. Burrel Baskett. Some of the original members were : H.
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Williams and wife, Elias Norris and wife, Louisa, Delphina and Mintie Lange, and Rosa Kimbrough. There were about forty members in all. The church building stands on Ash Street, lot 371. It was built in 1879, and is a comfortable frame building. The house and grounds cost about $1,200. The church was dedicated in May, 1879, by Elder O. A. Carr- A. B. Miller, pastor-in presence of Elders J. D. Orr, E. F. Henderson and Burrel Baskett. Rev. Burrel Baskett was the first pastor, serving from 1872 to 1878. A. B. Miller served from October, 1878, to September, 1879, during which period the church was built. The next year, owing to its indebtedness, the church was without a pastor. In October, 1880, Elder E. F. Hen- derson, the present pastor was elected. The present membership of the church is about seventy-five.
SECRET ORDERS 1-A. F. AND A. M.
Twilight Lodge (Masonic) was organized June 28th, 1866, and the following officers duly installed : James C. Orr, W. M. ; F. D. Evans, S. W. ; John W. Carlisle, J. W .; W. H. Gilman, S. D .; Jesse A. Hollis, J. D. ; Alex. Robinson, Sec. ; John P. Horner, treasurer ; R. J. Booth, tyler. Brothers present on this occasion : W. T. Le- noir, J. M. Samuel, R. Maddox, Robt. Beasley. At this meeting committees were appointed to provide the necessary furniture for lodge and to make contract with lodge of Good Templars then meet- ing here for the use of their hall.
June 7, 1867, furniture and fixtures for hall were purchased, at an expense of about $500. This organization continued with marked and rapid success until November 5th, 1867, when R. W. John D. Vincil (P. G. M.) was deputized to dedicate the hall and install the officers of Twilight Lodge 114, which was done in public, at the Baptist church, in the morning, dinner being had at the Virginia Hotel, the day being observed as a holiday and devoted to Masonic work. The following list of officers were the first duly elected in the lodge : F. D. Evans, W. M. ; Well. T. Maupin, S. W .; E. W. Herndon, J. W .; John C. Conley, S. D. ; R. J. Booth, J. D. ; J. Theo. Fifer, Sec. ; I. O. Hocka- day, Treas., since which time the following have served the lodge as W. M., some more than one term : J. C. Orr, Oren Root, Jr., J. M. Samuel, W. T. Lenoir, James A. Adams, D. D. Berry, W. W. Garth, W. T. Anderson and A. T. Duncan.
1 Derived from the Columbia Statesman of January 14, 1881.
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R. A. CHAPTER NO. 17.
Columbia Royal Arch Chapter was organized June 19th, 1867, by W. W. Robinson, P. H. P., with the following as officers : O. Root, Jr., H. P. ; James C. Orr, E. K .; B. McAlester, E. S .; J. Theo. Fyfer, P. S .; F. D. Evans, C. H .; J. C. Conley, R. A. C ; H. W. Myer, M., 3d Veil ; C. J. Austin, M., 2d Veil ; E. W. Herndon, M., 1st Veil ; W. H. Gilman, Sec .; J. M. Samuel, Treas The Chapter was duly chartered as No. 17, October 10th, 1867, and the officers duly elected and installed November 4th, 1867, by Martin Collins, Grand High Priest. The Chapter increased rapidly in numbers, and had on its rolls many of the leading and most influential citizens of this and adjoining towns, including the names of McBride, Hollis, Biggs and others, who are now among the dead. The following have officiated as High Priest of the Chapter : O. Root, Jr., E. W. Hern- don, Well. T. Maupin, Jas. A. Adams, W. W. Garth, O. Davis, D. L. Batterton.
ST. GRAAL COMMANDERY NO. 12.
Organized under dispensation, June 1st, 1869, with the following charter members : O. Root, Jr., E. H. Peck, R. W. Johnson, J. Theo. Fyfer, E. C. More, F. B. Young, E. C. Shortridge, R. J. Booth, J. G. Norwood, Dep. Gr. Com. J. D. Vincil. Chartered Oc- tober 5th, 1869. October 28th, 1869, first officers elected after char- ter was granted : O. Root, E. C .; J. M. Samuel, Gen .; J. C. Orr, Capt. Gen. ; E. C. More, prelate ; F. B. Young, Sr. Warden ; R. J. Booth, Jr. Warden ; I. O. Hockaday, Treas .; J. Theo. Fyfer Rec. ; M. Bateman, sword bearer; W. T. Shock, standard bearer ; W. W. Garth, warden.
ODD FELLOWS.
Columbia Lodge (I. O. O. F.), No. 207, was instituted at Colum- bia, Missouri, on the 22d day of April, 1869, by D. D. G. M. William Crump, of Boone Lodge No. 121, by authority of the R. W. Grand Lodge of Missouri, with the following charter members : S. Frankford, F. Mayfield, Wm. Livingston, P. Hubbard, J. W. Kneisley and Thomas McCormack. The lodge started with the following officers for first term : P. Hubbard, N. G .; J. W. Kneisley, V. G .; Robert C. Dyson, secretary ; George M. Baumgartner, treasurer. Five ini- tiations first night. Receipts of evening, $113. There have been one hundred and twenty initiations since the lodge was organized ..
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Present membership, sixty-five. There have been eighteen deaths out of the number initiated. Cash on hand, $2,300.
LEE ENCAMPMENT NO. 74, I. O. O. F.,
Was duly instituted by P. C. P. J. W. Peach, D. D. G. P., by author- ity of the M. W. Grand Patriarch of Missouri, at Columbia, Missouri, on the 26th day of February, 1874, with the following duly qualified patriarchs as charter members : J. W. Kneisley, J. E. Larkin, J. W. Ficklin, J. P. Mullen, W. P. Boothe, Fred. Mayfield and Frank Thomas. The following are the first officers : J. E. Larkin, C. P. ; J. W. Kneisley, H. P .; W. P. Boothe, S. W .; J. W. Ficklin, J. W .; Frank Thomas, scribe ; F. Mayfield, treasurer. Seven additions the first night.
I. O. G. T.
Banner Lodge, I. O. G. T., No. 180, was organized Sunday night, February 9, 1879, in Presbyterian church, by J. J. Hickman, P. R. W. G. T. of the world, by the election of the following officers : T. B. Gentry, W. C. T .; Mrs. Mattie Bates, W. V. T .; Rev. H. W. Dodge, worthy chaplain ; F. R. Dimmitt, recording secretary ; Mrs. C. B. Wells, W. A. S .; Mrs. J. L. Matthews, treasurer ; Gordon Garnett, financial secretary ; Scott Hayes, marshal ; Miss Kate Rider, A. M. ; Miss Fannie C. Rogers, I. G .; Samuel H. Baker, O. G .; W. T. Waters, P. W. C. T. The number of charter members was between two and three hundred.
A. O. U. W.
Boone Lodge, No. 77, Ancient Order of United Workmen, was or- ganized September 24, 1873, by John A. Brooks, Mexico district dep- uty, with the following as charter members : A. T. Garth, James M. Boswell, James F. Stewart, D. P. Richards, Frank Thomas, J. Sam. Moss, W. W. Batterton, W. F. Hodge, George M. Dearing, Dr. W. T. Maupin, Eli Hodge, G. M. McConaughey, W. I. Roberts, O. Davis, J. R. Campbell, J. C. Hall, E. L. Dimmitt, W. W. Garth, Dr. G. S. Morse, J. H. Potts, Dr. A. W. McAlester, Dr. W. E. Stone-22. The first officers were : D. P. Richards, P. M. W. ; W. W. Garth, M. W .; J. C. Hall, G. F .; Frank Thomas, O .; A. T. Garth, guide ; E. L. Dimmitt, recorder ; W. F. Hodge, financier ; J. S. Moss, receiver ; G. F. McConaughey, F. W. ; J. R. Campbell, O. W .; Dr. W. T. Mau- pin, M. E. ; Eli Hodge, W. W. Batterton and Dr. W. E. Stone, trustees.
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KNIGHTS OF HONOR.
" Prudentia " Lodge, No. 1919, K. of H., was organized on Wednes- day night, December 10, 1879, by Deputy Grand Dictator W. A. Hal- stead, of St. Louis, who had been in Columbia several days canvassing the interest of the Knights of Honor, and by the courtesy of the Knights of Pythias, several meetings were held in their hall, resulting in the organization of " Prudentia " Lodge, K. of H., on Wednesday night, December 10, 1879, with the following as charter members : Dr. W. E. Stone, Fred. Bihr, A. I. Fentem, Dr. G. W. Riggins, L. E. Eshart, Irvin Switzler, Dr. W. T. Maupin, W. H. Thomson, G. W. McConaughey, Dr. E. W. Herndon, Rev. J. R. Gray, P. J. Barron, Elder N. Hockensmith, Josiah W. Stone, Eli Hodge, R. E. Kirtley, Prof. Paul Schweitzer. The following were chosen and duly installed as officers for the term ending in June following: Dictator, E. W. Herndon; vice-dictator, P. Schweitzer; assistant dictator, G. W. Riggins ; reporter, Irvin Switzler ; financial reporter, W. E. Stone ; treasurer, Eli Hodge ; chaplain, Rev. Joseph R. Gray ; guide, G. M. McConaughey ; guardian, R. E. Kirtley ; sentinel, Fred. Bihr ; past dictator Elder N. Hockensmith ; trustees, J. W. Stone, G. M. McCon- aughey, P. J. Barron ; medical examiner, Dr. W. T. Maupin.
DIRIGIMUS LODGE, NO. 37, K. OF P.,
Was instituted May 12, 1875, by B. P. Swygard, of Kansas City, as- sisted by members of Moberly and Kansas City lodges, with the fol- lowing charter members : A. O. Runyan, J. R. Holmes, J. R. Phillips, E. B. Hays, G. M. McConaughey, T. L. Donovan, Wm. Alexander, D. O. Mahoney, E. H. Peck, A. R. Martin, J. A. Thom, F. M. Peck, Victor Barth, A. J. Harbinson, J. L. Graham, R. C. Rogers, W. B Kelliher, J. D. Bowser, O. P. Peck, C. E. Seplart, G. T. Mason ; only seven of whom are now members, namely ; A. O. Runyan, J. R. Phil- lips, G. M. McConaughey, F. M. Peck, Victor Barth, Wm. Alexander and J. D. Bowser. After the lodge was instituted, the following offi- cers were installed : A. O. Runyan, P. C .; J. R. Holmes, C. C. ; J. R. Phillips, V. C .; E. B. Hays, P .; J. L. Donovan, M. of E .; G. M. McConaughey, M. of F .; W. B. Kelliher, K. of R. S .; F. H. Peck, M. of A .; R. C. Rogers, I. G .; J. A. Thom, O. G.
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[For further historical matter pertaining to the history of the town
of Columbia, the reader is referred to the general history. ]
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BIOGRAPHIES.
CAPT. JAMES A. ADAMS.
The subject of this sketch is the son of Robert and Margaret ( Bowie) Adams, of Scotland, in which country he was born November 23, 1833 ; he came to the United States in 1848, and settled at Canton, Massa- chusetts, where he was educated, attending the public schools of that city. He afterwards learned the carpenter's trade, at a town called Maynard, in that State. He came to Boone county, Missouri, in 1858, and formed a partnership with M. M. Bixby for contracting and build- ing. They built the mansion now owned and occupied by Gen. Guitar. At the breaking out of the war they dissolved partnership. Mr. Adams enlisted as a private in Company B, Ninth Missouri cavalry, com- manded by Gen. Odon Guitar. When the company was finally organized he was elected first lieutenant, and was afterwards promoted to the position of captain. He had his leg and collar bone broken in a surprise while in pursuit of bushwhackers; his horse became un- manageable and dashed against a tree, injuring him as above stated. After convalescing he was made provost marshal, with headquarters in the president's mansion, University campus. His company was ordered to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1864, and he was appointed a mem- ber of Gen. Fisk's staff, with duties pertaining to the ordnance of that department. He was mustered out of service at the close of the war, and remained in St. Joseph until 1867, when he returned to Boone county, where he has lived ever since. He is a member of the firm of Broughton & Adams, manufacturers and dealers in wagons, plows and agricultural implements. They have a large and constantly growing business - the largest of the kind perhaps in the State outside of St. Louis. They make repairing of machinery a specialty. They have a forty-horse engine and a sixty-horse boiler. They average one hun- dred wagons a year. Besides the making of wagons, they prepare material for a vast deal more than they manufacture outright. This material is shipped to Kansas, Colorado, and Iowa. . This timber is all procured in Boone county. They employ twenty hands the year round in their shops, besides a number of people in the country who are en- gaged in getting out and hauling timber to be worked into wagon stuff at their shop. This shop is the largest industry in Boone county. Capt. Adams lives on a nice little fruit farm of twenty acres near town, with a beautiful hedge in front, presenting to the passer-by a neat and .cosy prospect. He is president of the school board of Columbia,
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which position he has held for several years; he is a member of the Masonic order, and has been master of the lodge for three terms. He was married January 8, 1864, to Miss Kate, daughter of Andrew and Mary Luken. By this union they have four sons and two daughters.
JOHN WILLIAM AMMONS.
The subject of this sketch is the son of John L. and Mary Pace (Irvin ) Ammons, and was born near Richmond, Madison county, Kentucky, February 5th, 1818. His father emigrated to Missouri in October, 1822. They lived about four years in Montgomery county, where his wife, the mother of John W., died. John W. and the next oldest boy lived with a gentleman named Baker for about three years, and then went to Old Franklin, Howard county, where their father had preceded them. In September, 1835, John W. went to Fulton, Callaway county, and commenced to learn the cabinet maker's trade. In February, 1836, he returned to New Franklin and worked at the trade he had commenced to learn. His sight becoming im- paired, he abandoned the idea of learning a trade, and went to work upon the farm of Simeon Switzler. He next went to Rocheport and worked for a short time at the carpenter's trade; then removed to Fayette and assisted in rebuilding Central College which had burned. By an accident, upon the 21st day of April, 1842, he broke his leg, caused by a falling scaffold, and was unfitted for regular work for six years. He then taught and went to school alternately until April 1st, 1848, when he went to the Indian manual labor school, about seven miles from where Kansas City was afterwards built. He started to California, but stopped at Kansas City, and assisted in building the first grist mill ever put up in that city. He next opened an extensive lumber yard in the city, and prospered finely for a few years, when failing to make collections to meet his large obligations, he lost every- thing under the sheriff's hammer. He was elected a member of the city council in 1855, and was elected its president upon its organiza- tion. The mayor resigning, Mr. Ammons became ex-officio mayor until he ordered a new election to fill the vacancy. He was mayor of Kansas City during the turbulent times of the border troubles, and did much to prevent open rupture between the factions. He opposed secession as a matter of policy, but never doubted the right of a State to withdraw from the Union. He went to Chicago during the war, as he was lame and not fit for military duty, and worked at his trade several years, then returned to Missouri. His handiwork is seen
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upon many of the large buildings of Kansas City, Fulton and Colum- bia, and of late years he has done only light work at his trade. He has invented several useful articles, among which is a revolving book- rack. He has been married three times. The first time to Miss- Julia Franklin, of Howard county, June 30th, 1846. The second time to Miss Isabel Kelsoe, of Decatur county, Iowa, on the 23d of March, 1864. She died September 28th, 1865. The last time he was married to Miss Mary E. Herndon, of Boone county. Mr. Am- mons has had an eventful life, few men having had the experiences and seen the changes he has. He is still in possession of his faculties and enjoys the confidence and respect of all.
WILLIAM THOMAS ANDERSON.
The parents of William T. Anderson, Benjamin and Sarah ( West- lake) Anderson, are natives of Virginia, but for many years citizens of Boone county, Missouri. The subject of this sketch was born in Howard county, November 24, 1842. He was educated at the pub- lic schools, completing his studies at the Missouri State University. December 8, 1868, he was married to Miss Bettie, daughter of John F. and Sarah (Gordon) Baker. By this union they have three chil- dren, Dorsey, Clifford and James P. Mr. Anderson followed the grocery business from 1862 to 1869, under the firm name of Ander- son, Garth & Co. After quitting the mercantile business in 1869, he followed the milling business, as one of the firm, owning and operat- ing the Columbia mills. At present, however, he is principally en- gaged in buying and selling grain. He has been very prominently identified with the business interests of Columbia, and has held vari- ous municipal positions. He has been actively engaged in business since early manhood, and has prospered in all his undertakings. He owns a nice farm of 143 acres, and residence, one mile north of town, on the Mexico road. He has been a member of the Boone county Democratic central committee for the last two years ; he is a Mason, also a member of the Methodist church. Mrs. Anderson is a member of the same church. The reader will find additional mention of Mr. Anderson's business relations elsewhere in this volume.
BENJAMIN M. ANDERSON
Is the son of Benjamin and Sarah (Westlake) Anderson, and was born in Columbia, December 4, 1854. He went to school in Colum- bia until he was fourteen years old, when his father moved to Callaway
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county and engaged in farming. Young Anderson worked on the farm until he was eighteen, when he came back to this city in 1872 and took a clerkship in the drug store of Gilman & Dorsey, for whom he worked four months, giving entire satisfaction. He then took another and more profitable clerkship in the dry goods house of A. S. Campbell, which position he held three years ; then in same capacity for Fyfer, Trimble & Laforce for some years. Feeling that he was competent to carry on business for himself, he, in partnership with James A. Kin- brough, embarked in the stock business and in selling general mer- chandise at Stephens' store, in Callaway county. In 1880 he and his partner came to Columbia and engaged in the livery business, which they continue to the present time. Mr. Anderson is regarded as one of the staunch business men of the city, and is courteous and gentle- manly to all, plainly showing his Virginia ancestry. He is a member of the lodge of Knights of Pythias. The firm deal in horses, mules, and cattle, and are reaping the reward of attention to business andhonesty in dealings that such gentlemen deserve. They do a leading business, and their stables are a part of Boone's boasted and necessary institutions.
CALVIN J. AUSTIN.
Calvin J. Austin, son of Ransom S. and Agnes (Gregory ) Austin, was born in Halifax county, Virginia, October 1st, 1823. When six years old, his parents removed to Pearson county, North Carolina. For the next sixteen years they lived in this and the adjoining county (Caswell), during which time Mr. Austin learned the tailor's trade at a town called Milton, in Caswell county, serving an apprenticeship of four years. In 1845 he came to Prairieville, Pike county, Missouri, where he opened a tailor's shop under the firm name of Warmic & Austin. Remained there until 1847, when he enlisted in the Mexican war, joining Company E, Third regiment, Missouri cavalry. Was mustered into service at Independence, Missouri, June 7th, 1846. Was in the battle of Vera Cruz, March 16th, 1847, and was mustered out of service at Independence in December, 1847. Returning to. Prairieville, he resumed his former occupation, remaining in that place one year. In the spring of 1850 he came to Columbia, Missouri, and established himself in business under the firm name of Nutt & Austin. In the autumn of 1853 his partner died, and the spring following he took W. H. Tellery as a partner. In 1856 he: sold his interest in the business, and, with John W. Watson, went.
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into the saw and grist mill business, four miles south of Ashland. Followed this business for one year, when they sold out and removed to St. Louis, where they rented a small farm of seventy-five acres, and engaged in raising vegetables for the city market. Ran this business one year. Returned to Columbia and, in partnership with Watson, opened a store of fancy groceries. They conducted this business until 1863, when Mr. Austin sold his interest to his partner, and entered the mill of R. H. Smith, where he learned practical milling. He commenced as a work-hand, receiving twenty-five dollars per month, and worked up until he now holds the position of head-miller of the Columbia Milling Company, which has a capacity of one hundred and fifty barrels of flour per day. Mr. Austin was married, May 3d, 1861, to Miss Parmelia, daughter of James and Martha (Hulen) Duncan. They have two sons, Frank D. and William A. Mr. 'Austin is a member of the Masonic and Good Templar orders. He and his wife are both members of the Christian church.
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