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which Mr. Mills is held by those among whom he has made his home. He is a man of family, having married July 4, 1867, Miss Jennie Spivey. Three children have been born to them : Kittie, Albert L. and Willie A. Mr. M. is prominently connected with the Masonic and G. A. R. orders. He has served as worshipful master of Kings- ton Lodge No. 118, A. F. and A. M. and as high priest in Hamilton Chapter No. 45, R. A. M., and has been commander of Ben Loan Post No. 33, of the G. A. R., Department of Missouri.
HENRY MOHLER
(Wagon-maker, Blacksmith and Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Kingston).
Mr. Mohler has been engaged in his present business for about four years, and has become established as one of the permanent and enter- prising residents of Kingston. His war record is one which he may well feel proud of ; for a long time he followed the stars and stripes through their many conflicts and struggles on to victory, and at last returned to his home with the full satisfaction of having served his country well. He was a member of the 130th Indiana volunteer in- fantry, and with his command took part in the battles of Resaca, Atlanta, Franklin, and others of prominence. He continned to make his home in Indiana after the war until removing to Caldwell county, Mo., in 1870, at which time he commenced farming. To this calling he gave his attention until starting in his present business. He is having a good trade, and in addition to doing wagon-making and blacksmithing on a general scale, he handles carriages and wagons, together with farm implements. The Studebaker wagons are sold by him. Mr. Mohler is honest and upright in all his dealings, and has acquired a fine reputation for the thoroughness with which he turns out goods of his manufacture. He is well respected by all who know him, and his promise of a successful future is very bright. Born in Cumberland county, Pa., May 5, 1832, he was the son of Henry and Susan Mohler, the former a native of Lancaster, Pa., and a brushmaker by trade. Henry worked on a farm until 18 years of age and then learned the blacksmith's trade, at which he worked four years, then removing to Preble county, O. Some three years later he went to Montgomery county, that State, and subsequently to Wabash county, Ind., from there entering the army. His life since has been noted above. Mr. M. was married July 26, 1855, to Miss Susan Early, who came originally from Rockingham, Va. They have six children : Francis M., in Oregon ; John Monroe, Rosa Bell, the wife of Reuben Altman, of Indiana ; Mary S., now Mrs. D. D. Temple ; Henry A. and Nevada. He is a member of the German Baptist Church.
DR. DANIEL NEFF
(Physician and Surgeon, Kingston).
The parents of Dr. Neff, John and Elizabeth ( Schener ) Neff, were both natives of Pennsylvania, the former having been born April 13,
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1784. They left that State in 1834 and went to Ohio, where they continued to make their home for many years. Their deaths occurred the same year, and within a short period of each other, the father dying March 12, 1873, and the mother February 6, 1873, both highly respected and worthy citizens of the community in which they made their home. Their son, the subject of the present sketch, and a physician of more than ordinary ability, was born in Lancaster county, Pa., July 14, 1826, and from an early age displayed an eagerness for study and a desire for a professional life. Eight years of age when taken to Ohio, he was reared there, mostly upon a farm, and improved the most of the excellent educational advantages offered him. He at- tended school at Dayton, of his adopted State, and supplemented this course with an attendance at the Delaware Wesleyan University. Now prepared to follow out a long cherished desire young Neff entered upon a course of medical study, reading under the preceptorship of J. J. McIlhenney, M. D., and later attended medical college at Columbus. Subsequently he was graduated from the medical depart- ment of the Western Reserve College, of Cleveland. While prepar- ing for his college course Mr. Neff had taught school in order to obtain means with which to prosecute his studies. His first location in the practice of medicine was at Enon, Clarke county, O., from which place he removed to Litchfield, Ill., in 1859. This continued to be his permanent place of residence until 1868, when he was pre- vailed upon to settle in Caldwell county. Since then he has made his home here and has acquired no inferior reputation for his ability as a physician and surgeon. He has several times occupied places of dis- tinction of a local nature, and since 1873 has acted as county physi- cian. He is an interested member of the County Medical Society, and in the affairs pertaining to medicine is numbered among the most prominent. He has also held the position of pensioner examiner. In February, 1873, Dr. Neff was called upon to pass through the most trying ordeal which can befall a man on this earth, the loss of a true and loving and beloved wife. Her maiden name was Miss Jane A. Cannon, originally from Ohio. Mrs. Neff was a lady in every sense of the term, one whose refined presence and noble qualities of mind and heart had endeared her to a large circle of friends. Her loss to her own immediate family was a severe one. The Doctor is a Presbyterian in his religious preferences. Politically he is a Repub- lican.
MRS. MARY E. (WEAVER) NEVEL
(Post-office, Hamilton).
Mrs. Nevel (whose maiden name was Weaver), the relict of Jacob Nevel, Esq., was born in Pennsylvania, her ancestors of the Weaver family having come from Germany at a very early day and settled in Pennsylvania. There she received her education and was reared to womanhood, and subsequently, on the 18th of November, 1866, she was united in marriage with Mr. Nevel, who was also a Pennsylvanian by birth. He had been taught the occupation of farming on growing
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up, and this he immediately resumed after marriage. In 1868 he re- moved with his family to this county and settled on the land now oc- cupied by his widow. This he continued to improve and cultivate until his death, on the 18th of November, 1884. He left besides his worthy companion two children to mourn his loss, George Alvin and Mattie May. The former is a young man of considerable promise and has intrusted to him the full management of the home farm. This he conducts in a careful, painstaking manner, managing it in a prac- tical as well as theoretical way. The homestead place on section 4 embraces 40 acres, but in addition to this they own another tract of 90 acres on section 3. This is all good land, and improved in a sub- stantial manner. Mr. Nevel was a brave and gallant soldier during the late Civil War, having enlisted March 10, 1862, in Co. H, 84th regiment Pennsylvania volunteer infantry. He was engaged in the battles of Rappahannock, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville,' Kelley's Ford, Locust Hill, and several others of minor importance, being honorably mustered out June 29, 1865.
MUMFORD D. NORTHRUP (DECEASED) (Late of the Vicinity of Kingston).
In many respects the life of Mumford D. Northrup was an eventful one, and it was a life that demonstrated how much may be accom- plished and acquired even under most unfavorable circumstances. His birthplace was in the State of Rhode Island, and his parents were substantial people, but not blessed with too great an allowance of this world's goods. Early in youth he learned the carpenter's trade and afterwards lectured on phrenology and physiology in various parts of his native State, achieving for himself quite a reputation in this direc- tion. Upon leaving Rhode Island, where he was reared, he went to Albany, N. Y., and subsequently to Wisconsin, through which he traveled extensively. Moving westward, he located at Atchison, Kas., and in 1863 came to Caldwell county, Mo., where he at once engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was doing a good business and enjoying a successful patronage until, during Thrailkill's noted raid through this portion of the country, his store was completely stripped of all its contents. This was sufficient to discourage a person of the most sanguine temperament, but Mr. N. again established himself on a sound footing. After a time he disposed of his interests in this line and set out a vineyard, and to this he continued to give his atten- tion until his death, on the 24th day of July, 1883. He was a man whose character and ability and whose services in the private walks of life entitle him to lasting remembrance. His wife was formerly Miss H. C. Wiley, a native of Massachusetts, and to them were born four children, one of whom, Sarah, is the wife of Elwood Lewis, of Gallatin, Daviess county, Mo. One son, William A. Northrup, and at whose instance this biography is inserted in this work, was born at Newport City, R. I., November 9, 1839. He was educated in that State and also at Albany, N. Y., and in 1861 he enlisted in Co. D,
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15th Illinois infantry, in which he served until the close of the war. He took part in many severe engagements, among them being the battles of Fort Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, all the skirmishes on the way to Corinth, first and second battles of Corinth, Hatchie river, Resaca, Rome, Altoona Pass, and many others of minor import ince. He also accompanied Sherman on his march to the sea. After being mustered out he returned to Caldwell county, which he had made his home some years before, and here he has continued to reside, one of the intelligent and substantial citizens of the county. December 25, 1884, he was married to Miss Lillie Rhea, who came originally from Iowa.
JOSEPH ORR
(Farmer, Section 20, Post-office, Kingston).
Among the representative families of this county none are more favorably known or more highly respected than that to which the sub- ject of this sketch belongs. As noticed elsewhere in this work, Mr. Orr's father, John Orr, came to Caldwell county in 1865, and since that time has been prominently identified with its material growth and development. His wife was formerly Miss Sarah Haley, a native of Ohio, and on the 18th of November, 1840, she became the mother of Joseph, his birth occuring in Holmes county, Ohio. Like most of the youths of that vicinity, as he grew up he devoted his time and attention to farming, receiving in the meantime a good common school education. Upon the breaking out of the war, laying aside his agri- cultural implements he volunteered as a member of Co. A, 102d Ohio volunteer infantry, with which command he remained until the close of the war. During his term of service he was never absent from duty, but fortunately escaped unharmed. He took part in the engagements of Decatur, Ala., Pulaski, Nashville, and others of minor importance, receiving his discharge at Nashville in June, 1865. After this he resumed his operations of tilling the soil, and in September, 1865, he settled permanently in this county, where he has continued to be occupied with agricultural pursuits. His farm embraces 120 acres, in addition to which he has another tract of 30 acres. The improve- ments upon the homestead are excellent and the neatness and system displayed in and about the place indicate to a certainty the progressive and intelligent citizen that he is. Some good graded stock is upon the place. An event which occured in 1880 proves to what a position he had risen in the estimation of the people of the county when he was chosen to fill the office of county collector, the duties of which were discharged in a very satisfactory manner. Mr. Orr has been twice married; first, October 1, 1868, to Miss Rachel E. Houghton, who died July 20, 1878, leaving two bright and interesting children, Fannie I. and John H. His second wife was formerly Miss Barbara E. Spivey, whom he married May 24, 1881. She was born in Ohio and accompanied her parents to this State in 1858. She is a lady of many estimable qualities, and one who makes home attractive and happy.
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JONATHAN PALMER
(Manufacturer of and Dealer in Boots and Shoes, Kingston).
For several generations back the ancestors of Mr. Palmer have been natives of Maryland, and there, he, himself, was born January 22, 1842, Frederick county being the place of his birth. When only an infant one year old he was taken by his parents, Michael and Elizabeth (Leedy ) Palmer, to Franklin county, Pa., where he was brought up and educated, learning the trade of shoemaker. This was the occupa- tion to which he gave his undivided attention until coming to Caldwell county, Mo., in 1868, with perhaps one exception, which we cannot fail to mention. That was during the time he served in the war. In 1862 he enlisted in the 126th Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, in which he continued some nine months; then he re-enlisted in the 21st Pennsylvania cavalry, and with that command remained until it was mustered out. Still desiring to fulfill his whole duty as a soldier, and eager and anxious to do his full part in suppressing the Rebellion, he became a member of the 209th Pennsylvania infantry (at which time he was promoted to sergeant for his faithful performance of his duty ), and with them served until the close of the war. He participated in a number of closely contested engagements, among them being the second battle of Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellors- ville, Fort Stedman, Petersburg, and many others. Surely such a career in the defense of one's country is not to be overlooked, and the descendants of Mr. Palmer may be proud to look back upon this record as that of one of the bravest of soldiers. In 1866 Mr. P. was married to Miss Almira Appenzellar, who was born in Franklin county, Pa. The complement of their family circle numbers seven children : William H., Edgar, Gracie, Charlie, Jonathan, Lola and Robert. Mr. Palmer is a member of the G. A. R., being connected with Ben Loan Post. Since his settlement here he has been engaged in working at his trade of boot and shoe making, and his business thus far has been one of gratifying success. He has built up a custom which insures him a prosperous future in the boot and shoe trade, and being a man of superior skill in this calling, is able to meet the wants of customers in every instance. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer are members of the Christian Church.
JAMES A. RATHBUN
(Deputy Collector and Treasurer of Caldwell County).
Among the men who early cast their fortunes in the then new county of Caldwell was one whose memory is still treasured by the few re- maining pioneers of a rapidly passing age as a man of honest integrity and true sterling worth. We refer to Enoch Rathbun, the father of the subject of this sketch. He was the son of Allen Rathbun, and in 1837 accompanied him to Caldwell county, Mo., settling in New York township. Enoch was then about seven years old, having been born in Wayne county, O., in 1830. After his location in this community
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he was daily instructed as he grew up into the mysteries of farm life, following that avocation, as had his father before him, until he was called away from this earth by death in 1870. His wife's maiden name was Elizabeth Thompson, also originally from Indiana, who re- moved to the State of Missouri when five years of age. She is still living, and is the worthy companion of Mr. J. B. Taylor. To Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun were born six children: Mary L., now Mrs. P. S. Proc- tor ; James A., John S., Elizabeth, wife of R. C. Friziell ; Laura, now Mrs. William A. Bay, and Enoch E. James A. Rathbun, though com- paratively young in years, has already risen to a position in life which many of greater age and experience might well covet. He is a na- tive born citizen of the county, his birth having occurred May 26, 1857, and he is now the youngest man in the State who was ever elected to the position of county treasurer. While growing up he attended the common schools, where he obtained a good practical education ; but this course he supplemented by attending the State University. Until 18 years of age the greater part of his attention was given to the duties of the farm ; but after leaving school he com- menced teaching, continuing to wield the ferule until 1880. In this year one of the greatest compliments which could have been given was conferred upon him when the suffrages of the people placed him in the office of county treasurer. In 1882 he was re-elected to the same position, and since that time he has been deputy collector and treas- urer. Two of the strongest characteristics in Mr. Rathbun's nature are strict honesty and remarkable business capacity, both of which he is exercising to advantage. October 27, 1881, he was united in marriage with Mary S. Spivey, a daughter of William Spivey, and who was born in Kingston. They have one child, Ethelyn L. Mr. R. is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is secretary of his lodge.
STEPHEN C. ROGERS
(Attorney at Law and Prosecuting Attorney, Kingston).
The greater part of the life of the subject of this sketch has been passed within the Northwestern portion of Missouri and his acquaint- ance, therefore, is an extensive one. His career has been one of much benefit to the people of Caldwell county, and especially so when we consider what he has done for the promotion of education in this com- munity. Mr. Rogers is and has always been a warm friend of schools and all institutions of learning, and it was the knowledge of this fact, together with his eminent fitness for the position, that caused him to be selected for the office of school commissioner. After one term's service he was re-elected and discharged the duties which were imposed upon him with great satisfaction. His career in this position ex- tended over a period of five years. Besides this his charge of the schools of Kingston existed from September, 1874, until 1883, and doubtless would have continued until the present had it not been for his determination to commence the practice of law. He had been brought up in Clinton county upon a farm, there also receiving a pri-
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mary education which he completed at the State University at Col- umbia, where he was graduated in the class of 1873. Having chosen the legal profession as his calling in life, he returned to the law school at Columbia in September, 1873, and after a thorough preparation was admitted to the bar in 1875. In 1884 he was elected prosecuting attorney of the county, and thus far has unquestionably made an able, successful and just, but not illiberal, public prosecutor, one who has shown good judgment and heart enough not to make his office an en- gine of inhumanity and injustice. Stephen C. Rogers was born in Claiborne county, Tenn., March 20, 1848, his father, Hu L. W. Rogers, and also his mother, whose maiden name was Barbara Cawood, being natives of that State. The father was a farmer by occupation, and in 1856 removed to Clinton county, Mo., where, as has been said, Stephen grew up. The latter was married December 24, 1874, to Miss Mattie Edwards, of Boone county, this State. This union has been blessed with one child, Lalla Rookh. Mr. Rogers is a member of the A. F. and A. M.
GEORGE ROYER
(Farmer, Section 22, Post-office, Kingston).
One of the neatest farms in Kingston township is that owned by Mr. Royer, containing 146 acres and situated just out of the town of Kingston. It is all in cultivation, and upon it are besides the resi- dence other necessary outbuildings. It is admirably adapted to the raising of either grain or stock. Having come from Ohio he has ad- vanced ideas as to how a farm should be conducted, and endeavors to combine the practical with the theoretical in its management. Born in Montgomery county, of the Buckeye State, June 10, 1818, Mr. Royer traces his ancestry back to good old German stock, the first settlement of the family in this country having been made in Virginia. His parents went to Ohio in a primitive day and there reared their family, George being the youngest of six children. His whole life has been spent in the pursuit of agriculture, and in this calling he has met with the results due a lifetime of active and determined energy. After leaving the State of his birth he moved to Indiana in 1838, and from there came to this county in 1863. This has since been his home and he has come to be regarded as one of the reliable, substantial citi- zens in this community. In 1869, though a comparatively new man in the county, such was his popularity among those who knew him that he was nominated for county judge; his own township he carried by an overwhelming majority, but owing to his unacquaintance in other parts of the county, he was defeated by only eight votes, the successful candidate being Judge Dodge. Mr. Royer was married in September, 1839, to Miss Sarah Landes, a native of Ohio. By this union were born four children : Lavina, wife of Benjamin Arnet, of Ohio; Louisa, now Mrs. Will Pemberton, of this county ; Mary Ann, wife of R. Spivey, of Hamilton and Jacob. This wife died in July, 1853, and in October, 1854, Mr. R. was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Young, originally from Ohio. They have six children liv-
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ing : William C., George W., Ida J., Grant W., Frank L. and Emma T. One daughter, Amanda, is deccased. George W .. Royer, the second son, is a young man of excellent ability and fine business capa- city, and besides is quite an inventive genius. He had patented a fence of his own invention which is something of much merit and in other articles he is displaying considerable thought and ingenuity. He has been a lifelong resident of this county and is well known.
RICHARD D. SACKMAN
(Dealer in Groceries, Kingston, Mo )
Mr. Sackman's father, Jonathan Sackman, a native of Franklin county, Pa., left the place of his birth when young and removed to Richland county, O., where he made his home until about 25 years of age. During life his time and attention were occupied in agricultural pursuits, in which he was not unsuccessful. He was sheriff of Cald- well county for eight years, from 1861 to 1868, filling the office with honor and credit to the county. It was in 1840 that he located in Caldwell county, and here he continued to live until his death in 1874 ; two children survive him, Rufus and Richard D. His wife was for- merly Miss Barbara Shanabarger, originally from Maryland, though she was reared and educated in Ohio. She is still living, a lady well preserved in years and highly respected. Richard D. Sackman, one of the oldest native born residents of the county now living within its limits, has made his home during his entire life in this immediate vicinity, and it is but the truth to say that no man in Caldwell county is better or more favorably known than he. His birth occurred July 12, 1841, consequently he is in his forty-fifth year. Brought up to a knowledge of farm life, he very naturally chose that occupation as his calling in life when it became necessary for him to select some permanent industry; but with keen business foresight, and realizing the advantages to be gained in conducting an exclusive grocery store, he embarked in his present business some four years ago. The ex- perience which he has had since that time has only proved the wisdom of his judgment. Since his identification with Kingston as a business man he has been active and enterprising, and has done much in his line to increase and extend the trade and influence of the place. He is thoroughly honest and reliable in all his transactions and naturally draws to his house a large custom. Mr. Sackman was married in 1865 (May 7) to Miss Kate Dunn, the daughter of Dr. Dunn. She was born in Ray county, Mo. They have no children living, but one daughter, Sallie, died at the age of 7 years. During the war Mr. S. served for some time in the M. S. M.
N. M. SMITH, M. D. (Kingston).
Dr. Smith is descended from a family of Smythes, well and favora- bly known at Rahway, N. J. His paternal grandfather, Prof. Samuel
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Smythe, emigrated from Glasgow, Scotland, about the close of the Revolutionary War, and was President of Rahway Academy for many years, a position he occupied at the time of his death in 1798. Prof. Smythe married Mary Baker, of New York City, a niece of Cornelius Baker, a well known and celebrated shipper and importer of New York in his day. Samuel B. Smythe, father of the subject of this sketch, was born January 25, 1792, at Rahway, N. J. After his father's death, he was taken, reared, and educated by an uncle at Camden, in that State, to the age of manhood. At the breaking out of the War of 1812, he volunteered in the service of his country, serv- ing during the war in the Philadelphia Guards, under Gen. Patterson. In 1815 he married Martha Siegfried, near Philadelphia, and in 1816 they emigrated West, settling in the vicinity of Wheeling, Va., where Nathan M. Smith was born April 17, 1825, the fifth child of a family of nine children. When about seven years old they removed to Bel- mont county, O., where he was brought up and educated, taking a thorough academic course of study. Choosing the profession of med- icine, he entered the office of Drs. Kirkpatrick and Smith in 1842, and remained with them until 1845, completing his medical course at Col- umbus, O. February 22, 1849, the Doctor was married at Mt. Gilead, O., to Mary French, daughter of Samson French, Esq., who had re- cently removed from Cherry Valley, Otsego county, N. Y. In March, 1852, he came to Missouri, locating at Sibley, Jackson county, where he resided and practiced his profession extensively and successfully for 11 years. The desolations of war, however, drove him from his home in March, 1863. Receiving a timely warning from a friend, Dr. J. P. Henry, of Independence, that Gen. Ewing's order No. 11 would be issued in a short time, he concluded to make his hegira to a more congenial locality. He crossed the Mississippi river and settled at Richmond, Ray county, where his family rejoined him, removing thence to Kingston, Caldwell county, where he has since resided. At the siege of Lexington in September, 1861, he was a conscript surgeon, and served in Gen. Rains' division under Surgeon-General McMurry, in the hospital of Dr. Cravens, of Gallatin, at the Aull residence, dur- ing the siege and capitulation, and for some time after the Federals recaptured the city of Lexington. About May 1, 1863, he was ap- pointed post-surgeon for the posts at Kingston and Hamilton, where he officiated until May 1, 1864, when he was commissioned surgeon of the 33d E. M. M., serving as field surgeon till August, 1865, and up to the time the hospital at Kingston was abandoned ; but he never received a discharge, and, as he expressed it, is " still on duty ! " Since the war the Doctor has closely and assiduously adhered to his profession, which has been a success professionally and financially. It goes without saying that he is a careful and thorough physician and surgeon, especially as a gynecologist and bone-setter. He has been the osteological surgeon of Caldwell county for over 20 years. He is highly respected for his noble qualities of mind and heart. He is a person of excellent conversational powers, and well posted in the topics of the day, keeping up with the advancement and progress of
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