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ROBERT J. CLARK
(Retired Merchant, Polo).
In the brief sketch of this useful and well respected citizen may be seen how it is possible for a young man to rise in the world through individual efforts, when not in the possession of means other than natural ones. His career as a merchant extends over a period of nearly 20 years. He was the son of John B. Clark, and was born in Giles county, Tenn., August 17, 1841. At the age of 13 he came to Ray county, Mo., where he worked on a farm for five years. Going to California and Oregon, he was occupied in mining for five years and then served three years in the Oregon volunteer infantry. In 1867 he returned to Missouri and embarked in the mercantile trade at Prospect Hill, but in 1870 removed his business from there to Lawson, where he remained until 1880. This place then became the site of his business and here he successfully conducted it until retiring from mercantile life in the fall of 1885, disposing of his interests to
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Mr. J. F. Kinman. From 1870 to 1880 he was postmaster at Law- son and has also filled the position from 1880 to the present time at Polo. Mr. Clark was married October 2, 1870, Miss Sallie Moore, a worthy young lady and daughter of David and Mary Moore, becoming his wife. Her father was a Kentuckian by birth and a pioneer of Clay county. He died in the spring of 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have had six children : Mattie, born July 24, 1871, died in February, 1876 ; Orson, born May 31, 1873; Frank, born March 8, 1875 ; Robert J., born March 5, 1877; Albert M., born March 4, 1879, and James K., born August 26, 1881. Mr. Clark's grandfather, originally from North Carolina, was a soldier under Jackson in the War of 1812. His father was a native of Tennessee, and a farmer by calling ; he died at the age of 34 years in October, 1842. His mother, formerly Rachel Reynolds, was a daughter of Aaron Reynolds, also a Revolutionary soldier. Robert's maternal uncles were intimate friends of James K. Polk, and one held a Government position as Indian agent. His only brother, Jerome B., died June 26, 1867; one of his two sisters is living, Jane Estes, wife of W. I. Estes, and now living at Jackson, Tenn. Mr. C. has been a member of the M. E. Church for the past 16 years and holds a position of influence there as well as in other walks of life.
OLIVER FARABEE
(Polo).
The life of this well known man affords an example which might well be imitated by young men of the present day. On starting out in life for himself he obtained a small sum of money from his father, but subsequently was unfortunate, and upon coming to this county he had less than $800. Starting at once upon a career which has since proven him possessed of unlimited industry, he opened a store, the first mercantile establishment at Polo, and from that time Jabored to build up and develop trade at this point. His endeavors have been resultful of good, and he now owns four mercantile houses in the county, three of which are at Polo and the other in Mirabile. He also owns and conducts the excellent hostelry here, and near the town has a well cultivated farm. Mr. Farabee was born in Washington county, Pa., October 16, 1843. His father, Samuel Farabee, was of German extraction, and by occupation a farmer. He settled in Washington county in an early day, and there ended a useful life in May, 1873, at the age of 59 years, having been born in 1812. His wife, Penina Farabee, died in the autumn of 1872 from injuries received by falling from a horse; she was 57 years old. Her father, Thomas Creft, was in the War of 1812, and he and also Oliver's paternal grandparents lived to advanced ages. Oliver Farabee remained at home until reaching his majority, when, in response to his country's call, he enlisted March 9, 1865, in the 6th Pennsylva- nia cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, receiving an honorable discharge July 20, 1865. Returning to Pennsylvania after
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this, he left there in April, 1870, and came to Missouri, locating at Polo. His capital was composed largely of a well trained business mind and willing hands, and his present position has been reached only by the exercise of these faculties. Plain and unassuming in his demeanor, broad and liberal in his views, and of unquestioned integ- rity, few men are more widely or favorably known in business and social circles. Mr. Farabee was married July 19, 1872, to Miss Clara A. Clarkson, an estimable lady, daughter of T. D. Clarkson, formerly of Indiana, and now of this county. She is a niece of C. F. Clarkson, and a cousin of " Dick " and " Ret " Clarkson, editors and proprie- tors of the Des Moines State Register. Her mother, Mrs. Hannah W. Clarkson, died in this county February 3, 1871, aged over fifty-one years. Mr. and Mrs. Farabee have two interesting daughters : Nellie, born September 9, 1874, and Flora, born July 16, 1876. Of Mr. Farabee's four sisters only two are now living; he is their only brother.
HENRY THOMAS FLINT
(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Polo).
There are a number of men prominently identified with the agri- cultural affairs of this county, but none among them are more deserv- ing of mention than Henry T. Flint, who was born on the 14th day of August, 1845, in Caldwell county, Mo. With the exception of three years passed in California and Oregon his entire life has been spent in the vicinity of his present home, though he has lived on the place which he now occupies about sixteen years. His farm embraces 240 acres, situated in sections 21, 16 and 17, 160 acres of which are in the first named section, all under fence. He has plenty of timber and his place is recognized as one of the best watered farms in the county. There are in addition to wells, etc., six never failing springs, and this renders the raising of stock a convenient occupation as far as water is concerned. The herd of thoroughbred and graded Short-horns which Mr. Flint owns is one which can not fail to attract attention, at the head being a celebrated male animal, Peri Phyllis Duke. He also has a large number of full and part blooded hogs of different breeds. In the business of stock breeding and feeding he has achieved a well merited reputation. Mr. F. was married Feb- ruary 24, 1867, Miss Mary E. Hastings becoming his wife. Her father was Benjamin Hastings, who died in Adams county, Ill., in 1854. Three children have blessed this union : Susan S., born De- cember 27, 1867, wife of Daniel W. Coffman, of this township ; Jesse B., born November 5, 1877, and Myrtle Maud, born July 28, 1880. Daniel Webster Coffman, just referred to, is the son of Daniel Coff- man, a Virginian by birth, who moved to Adams county, Ill., where both he and his wife subsequently died. Daniel commenced in life for himself when 14 years of age, and has continued to make rapid strides in matters pertaining to farming, in which he is now engaged. His marriage to Miss Flint occurred December 18, 1884.
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GEORGE ALLEN FLINT
(Proprietor of Walnut Grove Farm, Sections 11 and 12, Post-office, Polo).
Still a young man, Mr. Flint has risen to a position in agricultural affairs in this county which many older in years and opportunities might envy. He is a citizen whom Caldwell county is proud to claim 'as one of her sons, having been born here June 26, 1851. He is of good old Kentucky stock, the son of Jesse K. Flint, whose birth occurred in the Blue Grass State, though he died in this township August 22, 1885, at the age of 66. He had six sons, four of whom are living, and of these George is the youngest. The senior Flint was assessor here for eight years, serving in a most acceptable man- ner, discharging also for several years the duties of justice of the peace. The mother of George, whose maiden name was Samanda Owens, was a daughter of Payton and Rachel Owens ; the former, originally from Virginia, died in this county in 1848, aged 81 years ; his widow still survives and makes her home with her daughter. She is one of the oldest residents of the county and has reached 87 years. Mrs. Samanda Flint was born July 8, 1824, and is also living. Of her children John Lewis is a farmer and lives in Oregon ; William Reed is a farmer in this township ; so also is Henry Thomas ; James Hamilton died in May, 1855; Jesse K. died June 11, 1865; Alice Jane is now Mrs. Wyatt Kincaid, of this county ; Elizabeth M. is engaged in the millinery business at Black Oak ; Rachel A. married William Stone, of this county. Mrs. Samanda Owens' grandfather, Thomas Owens, was a native of England, but participated in the Rev- olutionary War. Samuel Thomas, a wealthy and influential citizen and one of the first settlers in Greene county, Ill., was a half-brother to Jesse K. Flint. The subject of this sketch remained at home until 22 years of age, and on January 17, 1874, married Miss Sultana Hunter, daughter of J. D. Hunter, of this county. They have a family as follows : Mollie Belle, born October 2, 1875 ; Jessie Kirby, born February 15, 1877 ; Harvey W., born March 23, 1878 ; Hunter, born March 24, 1880; Washington Tiffin, born November 8, 1882. Mr. Flint's farm, one of the best in this township, numbers 280 acres, most of which is under cultivation and pasture, with stock of all kinds upon it. Three good springs afford abundance of water, and a commodious house and other buildings indicate a progressive owner.
WILLIAM R. FLINT
(Farmer, Post-office, Polo).
In the sketches which have preceded this we have given brief biographies of two of Mr. Flint's brothers, representative citizens of this township. In the statements there made we have given an outline of the lives of the parents, Jesse K. and Samanda ( Owens) Flint, and therefore it will be unnecessary to enter into a repetition here of what has already been said concerning these good people.
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William R., one of seven children, four of whom were boys, was born September 15, 1843, and owes his nativity to the county. Ever since of sufficient age he has devoted himself to the pursuit of farming and in this calling has met with the success which only comes of industry, perseverance and close attention to the chosen channels of business life. He now owns a farm of 80 acres, which he is improv- ing to good advantage. Mr. Flint married April 19, 1863, Miss Elizabeth Kincaide, daughter of William Kincaide, now deceased. Her mother is also dead. Mr. and Mrs. Flint have four children : Henry T., born July 8, 1864; Jesse K., born March 21, 1866; Victoria H., born June 15, 1868, and Robert Lee, born November 16, 1870. Jesse died in January, 1869, and Robert L., on August 9, 1871.
REZIN A. HEMRY
(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 26, Post-office, Polo).
The entire life of Mr. Hemry has been one without any material change from the ordinary pursuits of farm toil, and yet not devoid of substantial results as an agriculturist. He is a native born resident of this county, his birth having occurred here March 22, 1863; consequently he is about 23 years of age. His father was Rezin Hemry, now deceased, and it is on the old estate that young Hemry now resides. This includes the northeast quarter section, all of which is in cultivation except six acres of timber. It has sufficient water for the stock which he raises, including not only cattle and hogs, but Clydesdale horses, part pure blood. In his farming oper- ations he has been very successful, and is deserving of much credit. October 23, 1884, Mr. H. was married to Miss Kate B. France, a worthy young lady, daughter of T. B. France, now a carpenter and carriage-maker at Avalon, Livingston county, Mo. When a child he came from England to this country and in 1867 located in New York State. He has served as justice of the peace for eight years. During the war he served as a soldier.
JUDGE JOHN F. HINES (Merchant, Polo, Mo.)
Judge Hines is a man who needs no introduction to the readers of this volume. Born in Howard county, Mo., December 25, 1831, he was the son of Wesley Hines. a Kentuckian by birth, who became a pioneer settler of this State, He followed farming and during 1830-31 was engaged in the Santa Fe trade. Of wide influence, he was held in high esteem wherever known. He died in this county in 1868 at the age of 62 years. After living at home until 1849 young John crossed the plains to California via the southern route, a journey that occupied some seven months, and continued to remain occupied in mining and other branches of business in the Golden State until 1851. Upon returning to Missouri Mr. Hines embarked in the dry goods trade at Alta Vista, Daviess county, but
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in 1856 he purchased a farm on Big creek some six miles from Galla- tin and devoted himself to farming and handling mules and horses for Chicago markets. In 1858, disposing of his Daviess county property, he bought land in Caldwell county, upon which he lived until April, 1885, then again entering into mercantile business at Polo, where he is now numbered among the prominent and successful merchants of the place. In June, 1855, Judge Hines was married to Miss Jen- nita Guthrie, danghter of Fillman Guthrie, of Clinton county, a lady of rare qualities of person. Their children are as follows : Imogene, born August 15, 1857, wife of W. H. Sloan, of this town- ship ; Flora, born August 23, 1860, married October 26, 1880, John H. Hickman, and died December 20, 1884; Florence, born March 22, 1867, married James Childs March 22, 1883; Horatio S., born August 12, 1863, married August 14, 1884 ; Frank was born August 31, 1869, and Alma, on February 27, 1874. Of broad and liberal views in all matters of interest, we find that among other incidents in the life of Mr. Hines he served the people of Caldwell county as one of her county judges in a most acceptable manner for three years. In all things tending to its development he has been among the fore- most. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, with which he joined a few years ago ; his wife has been a member for over 29 years.
JOHN F. HULETT
(Farmer, Section 36, Township 55, Range 28, Post-office, Polo).
John F. Hulett was born in Orange county, N. C., October 29, 1838. John Hulett, his father, born January 18, 1803, was also a native of North Carolina. His wife was formerly Miss Elenore Smith, and they had five sons and five daughters : Goldman E., Quincy A., Stephen C., Bedford B., Martha J. (Wilson), died August 31, 1863 ; Mary C., Sarah F. (Potter), died in California, May 28, 1870 ; Susan P., Margaret E. ( Allen ), died in Ray county, May 8, 1884; Goldman
E. Hulett died in Illinois in 1863. Mr. Hulett's paternal grandfather, John Hulett, was in the Revolutionary War under Cornwallis. John Hulett died November 1, 1876, in Ray county, Mo. His wife's death occurred May 15, 1874, in the same county ; she was born July 6, 1805. Mr. Hulett continued to make his home in the vicinity of his birthplace for a number of years, moving thence to Ohio in 1850, where he lived until 1853. Then he came to Clay county, Mo., but in 1855 settled in Ray county, moving subsequently to Caldwell county in 1861. In 1864 he took up his residence in Morris county, Kan., and two years later became a resident of Chase county, living there up to the fall of 1868. Returning to Clay county, Mo., at that time, he. farmed there until 1876 when he moved to his present farm. This contains 80 acres, all under improvement, and it is being cultivated in a manner characteristic of a well informed and superior agriculturist. Necessary buildings, water, an orchard, etc., are upon the place. Before coming to this township Mr. H. was for three years justice of the peace in Lincoln township. He was married September 27, 1863,
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to Miss Mary F. Stephenson, of this county, and daughter of Levi Stephenson, who was born January 19, 1808, in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. H. have six children living : James B., born September 1, 1865 ; Ella, born March 31, 1867; Oliver P., born September 25, 1869 ; Joseph W., born September 19, 1871; Claracy, born October 17, 1872 ; Lillie, born March 25, 1875 ; Horace B., born August 30, 1877 ; Mary Ethel, born November 20, 1883. Oliver and Joseph are deceased.
WILLIAM M. HUNT
(Druggist, Polo).
Also numbered among the substantial business men of Polo Mr. Hunt is a representative of one of the oldest and most highly respected Kentucky families. His father, Rev. John W. D. Hunt, a minister in the Baptist Church, emigrated to Missouri from the Blue Grass State when 13 years of age. J. W. D. Hunt's father was one of a family of ten brothers and six sisters. All of the brothers lived to raise large families and quite a number of them moved to Indiana at an early day, settling at a place named Huntsville in their honor. William M. Hunt is a native-born citizen of this county, his birth having occurred October 30, 1849. After passing his boy- hood days on his father's farm, at the age of 20 years he commenced teaching school, continuing that profession for ten years in Ray county. On November 11, 1880, he was married to Miss Hattie A. Clarkson, whose father, T. D. Clarkson, Esq., is an influential resi- dent of Caldwell county. The fruits of this union were two children, one of whom died in infancy. The other, George Clyde, was born November 13, 1884. In 1881 Mr. Hunt moved to Excelsior Springs and opened out a drug store, but in 1883 he came to Polo, embarking in his present establishment, one of much credit to the place. He is a gentleman possessed of liberal education and of sterling integrity.
J. D. HUNTER
(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Section 26, Post-office, Polo).
The name that heads this sketch is that of one of the oldest settlers of this vicinity, and whose entire life in this county has been such as to win him the respect and esteem of all who are favored with his acquaintance. His ancestry may be traced to Germany, his grand- father, formerly from that country, having served in the War of 1812. His maternal grandparents were also of German origin. Abraham Hunter, his father, married after reaching manhood Miss Mary Marks, a native of New Jersey, who had removed to Winchester, Va., when four years old. They subsequently emigrated to Tennessee and reared a large family of children, finally coming to Missouri in 1836. They both died in Cole county within a year of each other, aged about seventy years. They had 10 sons, two of whom died in childhood ; the others were : David, who is now deceased ; Jacob, formerly a lead miner at Galena, Ill., but who went to New Orleans and was never
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heard of; Isaac, killed in the Mexican War; Henry, who was shot by a friend accidentally while in Texas; Abraham, died in Laclede county ; Ally, lives in Southwestern Iowa; Andrew J., the youngest, now in Parker county, Texas, and for many years county judge, and J. D. Hunter. The latter was born in Campbell county, Tenn., in 1814, and was there reared and received such an education as could be obtained. He accompanied his parents on their move to Missouri, settling 18 miles from Jefferson City, where he lived about four years, coming thence to this county in 1840. At that time there were but 300 voters in the county, and the seat of justice was at Far West. The privations and discouragements necessary to a new settlement of a country were undergone by Mr. Hunter without flinching, and many were the inconveniences hard to overcome. Indians were still here, and wild animals still remained undisturbed. In other portions of this work we have given graphic descriptions of these incidents in pioneer life, and in all such Mr. Hunter was a sharer. At the present time he owns a fine farm of 160 acres, well improved, and with an excellent orchard two acres in extent, besides other necessary improve- ments, not the least of which is a comfortable dwelling. September 11, 1836, he was married to Miss Jane Hayter, daughter of Mr. Abraham Hayter, of Campbell county, Tenn. They have 10 children, seven of whom are living: Abraham P., Archibald, Isaac J., James K. P., John Tiffin, Mary, Sarah J., Sultana E., Amanda C. and Simyann. All are married.
SAMUEL G. KEARNEY (Veterinarian Surgeon, Post-office, Mirabile).
In looking back over the careers of the ancestors of Mr. Kearney one prominent fact is very noticeable - the military experience which they at different times chose to undergo. The father, John Kearney, was a native of Loudoun county, Va., and entered as a soldier into the War of 1812, where he afterwards received the position of colonel. His father was also a colonel and did gallant service in the Rev- olutionary War. John Kearney was an influential man in his day and served as a member of the Legislature of Virginia. He died in 1855, his wife's death occurring in 1831. They had four children, two of whom were sons : Henry H. went to California in 1850 and located at San Francisco, but nothing has been heard of him since the war ; Catherine A. died at the age of 10 and Helen E. was about 8 years old at the time of her death. Samuel G. Kearney was born near Waterford, Loudoun county, Va., September 23, 1821. When about 21 years old he went to'Pittsburg, where he married in October, 1845, Miss Laura A. Phelps. She survived only a little over a year. Mr. K.'s second marriage occurred September 28, 1862, to Miss Emily J. Owen, of Barren county, Ky. To them six children have been born, four boys and two girls : Lee M., born August 12, 1863 ; Laura M., born April 26, 1865; Lew M., born October 28, 1867; Lela M., born August 26, 1869 ; Alkia V., born March 10, 1872, and Logan G.,
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born January 17, 1877. Laura is the wife of Wm. W. Seeley, a farmer in this township. During the war and at the first call for troops Mr. Kearney enlisted in the three months' service and afterwards in Co. E, 36th Indiana infantry, of which he was elected captain. He served until April, 1862, when he had contracted rheumatism to such a degree as to render him unable for further duty in the field, and this has followed him to the present time. For 20 years he has made his home in Missouri, living in the counties of Platte, Clinton, Buchanan and Caldwell. At the time of the John Brown raid on Harper's Ferry he was at Staunton, Va., but immediately went to the seat of insurrection and was present at the execution of Brown, Stephens and others at Charlestown. He was an eye-witness to all the Kansas troubles in 1856. The father of Mrs. K., West Owen, was a native of North Carolina, but emigrated to Kentucky at an early day ; he filled the office of justice of the peace for nine years.
JOHN F. KINMAN
(Dealer in General Merchandise, Polo).
There is many an incident of peculiar interest presented in the career of Mr. Kinman which can not be given in the brief space allotted to this sketch. Known over a large region of country tributary to Polo, his reputation is that of a man honorable and reliable in every walk of life, and it may be said without the least arrogance that he is a self-made man. He was born in Pike county, Ill., September 11, 1839. When he was ten years of age his father, Hiram K. Kinman, died, and from that early period the son has battled through life with- out help. At the first outbreak of the war he joined the 28th Illinois infantry and served as private and later on as sergeant for four years and six months. . Taken prisoner at the battle of Jackson, Miss., he shared in all the horrors and sufferings of prison life at Belle Isle for three months. Among the engagements in which he participated were Shiloh, Hatchie River, siege of Corinth, siege and charge of Vicksburg and also of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakeley, besides others of less importance. April 5, 1865, he was discharged and then returned to Pike county, where, unaided by outside influences, he commenced to carve out for himself a name and fortune, first purchas- ing 40 acres of land on eredit; which he began to improve. Decem- ber 24, 1866, Mr. Kinman married Miss Susan J. Smith, daughter of Wm. K. Smith, who is now living in his eighty-third year. Eight child- ren were given them, the names and dates of their births being Lucy S., married December 17, 1884, J. M. Andrews, at present in business with his father-in-law ; she was born September 29, 1867; Susan E., February 28, 1869, died August 3, 1875 ; William H., December 23, 1870 ; Sarah J., April 4, 1873 ; John H., March 29, 1875 ; Ernest, July 30, 1879; Nellie E., September 9, 1881, and Charles, born Octo- ber 10, 1883. Mrs. Kinman died October 10, 1883. Mr. K. followed farming in Illinois until February 20, 1880, when he moved to John- son county, Mo., buying a farm of 170 acres and remaining upon it
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until 1883 when he purchased 190 acres in Ray county. August 20, 1885, he sold out there and purchased the well known mercantile house of Robert J. Clark, at Polo, and here he is now numbered among the leading business men. For some 20 years he has been a worthy and zealous member of the M. E. Church.
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