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WILLIAM A. OLIVER,
born May 14, 1852, in Schuyler county, Illinois, where he remained until nine years old, at which time he moved to Adair county, Missouri, and spent seven years of his life.' In 1868 he returned to Illinois, and two years after came back to Adair county, and was engaged in farming. In 1872 he moved to Carroll county, in company with his father, Josiah Oliver, and located at DeWitt. William attended school at Avalon Col- lege for three years, and read medicine for one year. His eyes failing him, he was obliged to discontinue his studies, so he engaged in the mer- cantile business at Avalon. In the spring of 1881 he moved to Plymouth, and engaged in the merchandising business with Charles E. Wells. They keep a complete stock of every variety of goods and are doing a thriving business. Mr. Oliver was married, October 9, 1879, to Miss Mollie Rod- gers, daughter of Dr. J. W. Rodgers, of Carroll county. They have one child, whose name is Daisy. .
ALPHONZO T. PARKS,
born December 22, 1849, in Payson, Adams county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood, on his father's, O. S. Parks', farm. In 1869 he came to Carroll county with his father, and settled on section thirteen, of Wash- ington township, which has since been the home of the Parks family. Alphonzo T. was married, December 25, 1875, to Miss Sarah C. Hom- sher, of Illinois. In 1877 he moved to Lucas county, Iowa, but remained only one year, and returned to Ray county, Missouri, where he made his- home until the spring of 1881, when he purchased and located on eighty acres in section fourteen of Washington township in Carroll county. His marriage has been blessed with one child, Eva E.
DAVID D. RAYNER,
horn August 11, 1854, in Miami county, Ohio. Is of English descent. When five years old he, in company with his father, moved to Cedar county, Iowa, and lived there on the farm for eight years. In 1867 he came to Carroll county, and located on section seven of Washington town- ship. Mr. Rayner has his farm well improved. The improvements con- sist of a good farm-house, a fine orchard, and hedge fences. He was married, November 22, 1876; to Miss Maud Johnson, daughter of Jacob Johnson, of Carroll county. They have two children, Minnie E. and Mary B.
JONATHAN REA,
was born December 3, 1842, in Logan county, Ohio, and was raised on his father's farm until ninteen years of age, when he enlisted in company
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B, 20th Ohio regiment, September 8, 1861. In the army of Tennessee under Gen. Grant, and engaged in the battles at Ft. Donaldson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Champion Hill and went on Sherman's raid into Mississippi. In February, 1864, returned home on furlough and remained thirty days, and then joined his regiment at Camp Dennison and engaged in the bat- tle of Kennesaw mountain, and was with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was wounded in the head at Raymond, Mississippi, and received his discharge July 15, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio. He returned to his home and was married on the 26th day of April, 1866, to Miss Christena Lof- fer, of Pickaway county, Ohio. In 1871 he removed to Carroll county, Missouri, and located in section 35, of Washington township. He at first bought 160 acres, but has increased his farm to 440 acres. His farm is well improved and he pays considerable attention to stock raising. Mr. Rea has seven children living: Nellie G., Lyman C., Henry T., Susan A., Reuben, Bessie P. and James E. Mr. and Mrs. Rea are members of. the United Brethren church.
JOHN O. ROBERTS,
was born in April, 1832, in Wales, where he remained until seventeen years old, attending school. In 1849 he embarked for America, and located in Waukesha county, Wisconsin, and worked on a farm for one year. The following eight years of his life were spent in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin on the farm. In 1858 he went to Cleveland, Ohio, and was married to Miss Elenor Williams. After their marriage they settled on a farm he had previously purchased in Wisconsin, and they lived there for eleven years. In 1869 he moved to Carroll county and settled on sec- tion 16, in Washington township. His first purchase of land in Carroll county was but eighty acres, but he since purchased 413 acres, and has his farm well improved, He has seven children living: Owen M., John W., C. P., Elizabeth M., Robert P., Jane M. and Wm. M. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are both members of the Welsh Calvenistic church.
ALBERT J. SNIDER,
was born September 22, 1853 in Marshall county, Illinois. He was raised on a farm and lived in the county of his birth until fifteen years old, when he moved to Livingston county, Missouri, and was engaged in farming there until 1877, when he commenced learning the blacksmith trade in Washington township, Carroll county. He has since that time worked at his trade and is at present in partnership with his brother in Plymouth. Mr. Snider was married February 21, 1876, to Miss Hattie V. Brown, a native. of Ohio. They have one child living: Oscar F. - Mr. Snider is a member of the Odd Fellows, Plymouth Lodge, No. 406, and is at pres- ent an officer in the lodge.
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. JAMES K. STONE,
was born March 2, 1846, in Livingston county, Missouri. Was raised on the farm until 1864, when he went into the grocery and hardware busi- ness, in partnership with John Parsons, in Utica. In 1872 he was engaged in the merchandising business in Richmond. Was there one year and then returned to Utica, and engaged in the drug business, with a Mr. Tracy. He finally located, in 1879, in Plymouth in the drug business. Mr. Stone was married October 20, 1875, to Miss Addie Austin, daughter of Andrew J. Austin, of Chillicothe, Missouri. They are the parents of two children: Lawrence G. and Andrew J. Mrs. Stone's father, Andrew J. Austin, was colonel in the confederate army. He was taken prisoner at Springfield and brutally murdered. Mr. and Mrs. Stone are members of the Baptist church.
TROTTER TOWNSHIP. LEWIS N. REES,
was born February 21, 1803, in Frederick county, Virginia. He is a son of Lewis and Sarah Rees, natives of Virginia. When 16 years old Lewis N. moved with his parents to the town known as Old Franklin, Missouri. They remained here but one year and then moved to Saline county, where they were engaged in farming for ten years. In 1831 Lewis was engaged in the grocery business with his brother in Richmond, Missouri. In 1832 he moved with a stock of dry goods to Carrollton, Missouri, and established the first store in the county, about five miles south of the present site of Carrollton. . He was also the first postmaster in Carroll county. In 1833 Mr. Rees moved his stock of goods to Carrollton, and. after two years associated himself with Messrs. Martin & Cockrill. This partnership lasted two years, when Mr. Rees moved his share of the stock to Living- ston county, where he remained one year and sold out his stock of goods and returned to Carroll county. On March 26, 1840, he married Miss Hannah Tull, daughter of John Tull, a Kentuckian. They have had eight children born to them, five of whom are living: Alonzo, Sarah Eliza, (now Mrs. H. Turpin,) Harriet, (now Mrs. Perry Ewing,) John Lewis, and Fannie (now Mrs. Edgar Fleming). In August, 1842, Mr. Rees was elected to fill the offices of circuit and county clerk, in which capacity he served for six years. After this he was engaged in the mercantile bus- iness in Carroll county, and in 1854 he moved to Kansas, and established the first store in Leavenworth. He was also their first postmaster. In 1858 he moved to Liberty, Missouri, for the purpose of educating his children in the William Jewell college; after remaining there four years
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he moved with his family to Carroll county, where he has since lived. In 1872 he was elected assessor. Mr. Rees and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church; with the exception of the oldest, their children are all members of churches.
JUDGE JAMES TROTTER,
born March 4, 1805, near Staunton, Augusta county, Virginia. . He is the son of James Trotter. He left Virginia when but one year old, and `moved with his parents to. Kentucky. His father died in 1813, and in 1829 he moved with his. mother to what is now called Carroll county, but was then a part of Ray. Up to the twenty-fourth year of his age his life was spent on the farm. When he first came to Carroll county he engaged in the mercantile business with Mr. Wilcoxson for two years. He then, with his mother, settled on the farm he now owns, in section 25, of Trotter township. In 1837 he married Miss Cynthia Carey, daughter of Nathaniel Carey, of Carroll county. Mr. Trotter was elected sheriff in 1838. He held this office for three terms, being elected twice and appointed once. In August, 1852, he was elected judge of the county court, which position he held until 1879, excepting one year, when he tendered his resignation, but was afterwards re-elected. He is one of the oldest members of the Carrollton Baptist church, having been united with it since 1842. His first wife, who was also a member of the same church, died in December, 1846, leaving Judge Trotter four chil- dren, all of whom are living in Carroll county. Their names are as fol- lows: Nancy J., Calvin W., Eliza Ann and Cary B. In September, 1847, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Beard, a widowed daughter of Major James Fletcher, of Lafayette county, Missouri. Three children have been born to them, two of whom are married and living in Carroll county. The youngest is at home with his parents. Their names are Mary A., Martha and Fletcher. Judge Trotter is now seventy-six years old, and is living a quiet life on his farm, three miles west of Carrollton.
EDWARD TEMPLEMAN,
born June 22, 1809, in Washington county, Kentucky. He is a son of Leroy Templeman, who was born in Fauquier county, Virginia. His father moved from Washington to Grayson county, Kentucky, when Edward was nine years old. In this county Edward arrived. at maturity. In April, 1833, he was married to Miss Nancy E. Stone, daughter of · Moses Stone, of Grayson county. He lived on a farm in Kentucky until 1837, when he emigrated to Pike county, Illinois. He lived there five years, and in 1842 moved to Davis county, Missouri. There he remained eight years, and in 1850 moved to Carroll county, where he has since lived. During the war Mr. Templeman served for eight months in the
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state militia, under Colonel King's command. He is the father of ten children, six of whom are still living, and all but one in Carroll county, and named as follows: Mary Jane (now Mrs. Beatty), William B., Emiline (now Mrs. Thomas McMinnis), Catherine (now Mrs. Shinn), Edward, Sarah B. (now Mrs. Farris). Mr. Templeman and wife are both mem- bers of the Missionary Baptist church.
REV. JAMES M. GOODSON,
born July 15, 1811. The late Rev. James M. Goodson came from Cum- berland county, Kentucky, to Missouri in 1833, and settled in Carroll county. He was married at the time and commenced the occupation of farming on the place where he died, December 2, 1879. His wife was a Miss Trotter, from Kentucky, and a sister of Judge James Trotter, of Carroll county. Mr. Goodson served his country in several capacities. In 1837 he was elected county assessor, which office he filled for two consecutive terms. In 1841 he was elected sheriff and collector, both offices being filled by the same man at that time. In 1847 Mr. Goodson, having professed religion some little time before, he was ordained to the gospel ministry at the Carrollton Baptist church, of which he was after- ward pastor for some time. In 1865 he was sent to the legislature. This about closed his political career. After becoming somewhat enfeebled by age his ministerial labors were confined to the pulpits of the McCroskey and McGill's Creek churches, both in the neighborhood of his farm, and both founded by him.
DAVID SWANK,.
born August 4, 1820, in Warren county, Ohio. He lived on a farm in that county until he was 35 years of age. He was engaged in the mer- cantile business in Hopkinsville from 1853 to 1860. September 21, 1844, he was married to Miss Emeline Morrill, a native of Ohio; her parents were relatives of Senator Morrill of Maine. By this marriage Mr Swank had five children, four of them still live; their names are: Harriet E., Pau- lina D., Newton M. and Mary E. His first wife died June 30, 1854; May 22, 1856, he married Miss Mary A. Hopkins, whose father was a Vir- ginian, and a subordinate under the command of Gen. Harrison. Two children are the result of Mr. Swank's second marriage: John W. and David. In the spring of 1860 he moved to lowa and remained 10 years. In 1870 he moved to Carroll county, Missouri, and has lived here ever since. Mr. Swank's father, Daniel Swank, was an Ohio pioneer settler, and served under Gen. Harrison at the seige of Fort Meigs, where he was wounded. Mr. Swank's grandfather was a native of Germany, served in the American revolution and lived to be 103 years old. David Swank is
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a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. His wife is a member of the United Presbyterian Church.
JOHN S. HARFORD,
born July 24, 1824, in Shelby county, Kentucky; a son of Henry Har- ford. When about three years old he moved with his parents to Henry county, Kentucky, where he lived until 1856, following the pursuit of farming and tobacco growing. He was united in marriage September 27, 1847, to Miss Caroline Fuller, daughter of Wm. S. Fuller, who was formerly from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Mr. Harford re- mained in Kentucky, after his marriage until the spring of 1856, when he moved with his wife and three children to Carroll county, Missouri. Here he has been following the life of a farmer ever since. He is the father of eight children, all living; the four oldest are married; their names are as follows: Wm. Henry, John Oliver, Jemimah F., Orin Thomas, Mary Ann, Almira Jane, James M. and Martha May. Jemimah F. is now the wife of Thomas Mossbarger; Mary Ann married Mitchell Black, a mer- chant in Mandeville. Mr. Harford's great-grandfather was a native of Hartford, England. Mr. Harford's mother is still living in Kentucky. Her father, Captain Gilbert Fuller, whose name is connected with Ameri- can history, was a sea captain for thirty years. Mr. Harford joined the militia in 1864 under Captain Hoover. He was taken prisoner when Price made his march to the Missouri river. In March 12, he was dis- charged from service and went to his farm on the northern line of Trotter township, where he has been ever since. He was justice of the peace of Carrollton district from 1862 until 1866. He was also township clerk and treasurer of the school fund from April 1870 until April 1873.
· WILLIAM CROCKETT,
born Sept 15, 1828, in Howard county. He moved to Carroll county with his parents in 1832 and settled two miles from Carrollton. In. 1850 Mr. Crockett emigrated to Colifornia and returned in 1854, and continued the pursuits of farming. . He lived with his brother John Crockett from 1859 until he was married, which was August 8. 1861, and then moved on a farm near his brother. He married Miss Virginia T. Poindexter, daughter of W. Poindexter. During the war Mr. Crockett was a mem- ber of the state militia under Col. Hall and Maj. Deigle. He has no chil- ren but has adopted one who is called Minnie B. Crockett. His father, Wm. Crockett, Sr., was a Tennesseean, and was engaged in the war of 1812, and was one of the first county judges of Carroll county.
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MRS. SUSAN A BRISTOW,
born April 25th, 1832, in Campbell county Va. She was one year old when she moved with her parents, to Montgomery, Mo., where she lived until nineteen years old. In 1852, she came with her uncle Mr. Bridge- water, to Carroll county, and taught school for a short time. May 30th, 1852, Susan A. Bristow, nee Mills, married Joel Trotter, who was County Surveyor at that time. They made their home upon the place that Mrs. Bristow now owns. She continued to teach after their marriage. In 1857, she accompanied her husband across the plains, with ox trains, to Califor- nia. This was about the time of the Mountain Meadow Massacre, and they experienced exciting times. In 1860, they returned overland to Texas, where they wintered. In 1861, they moved on their farm in Car- roll county. In the fall of 1864, Mr. Trotter was killed by Price's com- mand for being connected with the killing of Col. Peery and his men. Mr. Trotter and five other men were shot near Wavely, Lafayette county, Missouri. By Mr. Trotter, Mrs. Bristow is the mother of six children, all living, and named as follows: Miriam J., John R., Sarah T., Mary R., Martha A., and Frank. In October, 1866, the widow Trotter was mar- ried to S: G. Bristow, a farmer in Carroll county. He died in 1869. Mrs. Bristow had one child by her last marriage, named G. Beebe. Mrs. Bristow is living on her farm four miles north-east of Carrollton. Her aged mother who was born in Albemarle county, Va., December 19th, 1804, is living with her.
BENJAMIN F. WHEAT, M. D.,
born in the year 1836, in Columbia, Adair county. Kentucky. He is a son of Oathey Wheat, and lived with his parents until twelve years of age, when he went to Griffin Springs, Taylor county. He lived here with his father for three years, and in 1851, moved to Haskingsville, Green county, Ky. In 1854, he moved back to Columbia, and remained three years, engaged in writing in the Clerk's office. Iu 1857, he visited Kansas, and soon after moved to Carroll county, in the neighborhood of his present home. He taught school here for a short time, and then he returned to Columbia, and went from there to Lebanon, Ky., where he remained until 1860, clerking in a wholesale and retail Commission house. He was married October 12th, 1859, to Miss Mattie E. Gum, daughter of John C. Gum. After he was married he moved to Columbia, and sold drugs, and read medicine, until 1863. He next visited Greensburg, and moved to Campbellville, Ky., where he again engaged in the drug business, and reading medicine. In 1864, he attended the Louisville University. In 1865, he moved back to Greensburg, and traveled in the interest of the Boon tobacco warehouse. In July, 1865, he commenced practicing medi-
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cine at Cross roads, Green county, Ky., and in 1871, he moved to Carroll county, Mo., where he has been practicing medicine ever since. He is located in section 9, of Trotter Township. He has lately associated with himself, one, Dr. C. S. Williams, formerly of Pewee Valley, Ky. Doctor Wheat is a member of the Masonic Fraternity. He is the father of six children, named: Cora, Stella, John Oathey, Will J., Lizzie Lee, and Benny Dell.
WILLIAM J. RICHESON,
was born June 29th, 1837, in Monroe county, Va., now W. Va. He is the son John Richeson, who was married the second time. William J., was a child of his second wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Hill; he was raised on a farm in Virginia. In December, 1859, he moved to this county, where his father had been for one year. On July 10th 1860, he was married to Miss Adaline Shinn, daughter of Joel and Nancy Shinn, of Carroll county. In 1862 Mr. Richeson moved to the place which he now owns; he is the father of one child, Thomas V. Mr. Rich- eson and wife are both members of the Missionary Baptist Church; his father was in the war of 1812.
HENRY A. HART,
was born August 25th, 1838, in Callaway county, Mo. In 1849 he moved to Carroll county, and living here four' years, returned to Callaway county. In 1857 he again moved to Carroll county, and has since made this county his home. He has followed the occupation of farming all his life. In November, 1858, he married Miss Parlee Standley, daughter of Reuben Standley. During the war Mr. Hart was in the militia under Capts. Standley and Beatty; he is the father of eight children, seven of whom are still living, and named as follows: William F., Mary B., Andrew J., Rilla M., Emma J., Sophia L. and Henry A. Mr. Hart and wife are members of the Methodist church; he is also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Hart's father, Alfred Hart, was born in Virginia, in 1805; he was a farmer all his life, and died in Arkansas in 1879. Mr. Hart's mother died when he was quite small.
WILLIAM F. GOODSON,
was born December 15th, 1841, in Carroll county. He is a son of James M. Goodson, and lived with his father, following the pursuit of farming, until he grew up to manhood. During the war Mr. Goodson was orderly sergeant of a company of state militia, under Capt. Beatty's command. When Col. Price made his march to the Missouri river and seized Car- rollton, Sergt. Goodson, with the rest of the company, were taken prison- ers and marched to a place near Waverly, where his company were
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formed in a line and allowed to go home, with the exception of six men who confessed to being accomplices in the killing of Col. Peery and his men. . The six men were taken and it is supposed, shot. Mr. Goodson was assessor of Carroll county for five years, being elected two terms and serving one year to complete Mr. Dickerson's term, after his death. He was married May 10th, 1866, to Miss Louisa Snider, daughter of John Snider, of Carroll county; he is the father of six children, five of whom still live: Ira, Ola, Guy, Mat and Lucy. In 1870 Wm. F. Goodson was elected sheriff of the county and served for one term.
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JAMES GOODSON,
was born February 2d, 1844, in Carroll county. He lived with his parents on his father's farm until Feb. 26, 1863, at which time he was married to Susan A. Gregory, daughter of David Gregory. He then moved to the place where he now lives, and has been there ever since, engaged in farming. He is the father of six children-all living-named: James David, John Wakefield, Alice, Mary Jane, Clarissa and Finis. Mr. Goodson was a member of the state militia during the late civil war, under the command of Captain Beatty. He has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for about twelve years, and is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.
JOHN P. GOODSON,
born August 19, 1846, in Carroll county, Mo. He is a son of James M. and Clarrissa Goodson, natives of Kentucky. John P. was raised on his father's farm, 5 miles northwest of Carrollton, Mo. He completed his education at the Missouri State University. After leaving school he worked with his brother one year, in the sheriff's office. He then went to live with his sister on the place where he now resides. September 19, 1877, he was married to Miss Mary Catron, daughter of John Catron of Lafayette county, Mo. The issue of this union was one daughter, named Ella S. Mr. Goodson during the last three years, has dealt extensively in live stock. He is a member of the Baptist church, and Masonic fraternity His wife is a member of the Christian church, and is also a member of the Eastern Star Masons.
JEFFERSON M. COX,
born March 10, 1851, in Morgan county, Illinois. He is a son of Thad- deus and Martha Cox. Thaddeus Cox was a Virginian. He moved to Illinois, and from that state to Missouri in 1854. He was married to Miss Eaton, then of Ray county, and died June 20, 1874, in Carroll county. His wife is still living and was married the second time to Allen Harris. Jefferson M. Cox was raised in Carroll county. On February 1, 1876, he
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married Miss Nancy Goldbar, daughter of John Goldbar of Carroll county. They are the parents of two children, Wm. Thaddeus and Nathaniel. Mr. Cox is a member of the Old School Baptist church. His wife is a Methodist. .
THOMAS N. GOODSON,
born January 19, 1857, on his father's farm in Carroll county where he now lives. He was raised on the old home place and received his educa- tion in the district schools. After his father's death, which occurred De- cember 2, 1879, he took charge of the homestead and has been cultivat- ing it ever since. In October, 1880, he married Miss Sallie Drake, daugh- ter of James E. Drake. Mr. Drake was the first judge chosen after the establishment of the probate court in Carroll county. He was mayor of the town of Carrollton for some time and is at present recorder of the county. Thomas N. is the youngest son of the late Rev. James M. Good- son, one of the pioneers of Carroll county. His home is in section 14 of Trotter township.
INGRAM C. STANLEY,
born October 3, 1858, in Carroll county, Mo. He is a son of John M. and Margaret E. Stanley. His father died in 1861 and his widowed mother married W. H. Merrell, of Carroll county, in 1866. She died in 1877. Mr. Stanley lived in Carroll county until 1869 when he moved to Dallas county, Texas, but returned in 1871 and remained with his mother and step-father until 1876 when he left home towork for himself. For the last three years he has been attending Avalon college in Livingston county. He is now twenty-two years old and has recently married Miss Florence Carpenter, daughter of D. E. Carpenter of Livingston county, Missouri.
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