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Mr. Golden is a substantial citizen and deservedly stands high in the estimation of his friends and acquaintances.
Professor George W. Shaw, M. A., D. Litt., the well known principal of Kidder Institute, is one of Kidder's excellent citizens. He was born Oct. 28, 1859, near Fostoria, Ohio. When he was but 12 years of age, Mr. Shaw's father died, leaving his mother with five children to raise and educate. He was the oldest of the children, and was therefore called upon to help his mother.
When Mr. Shaw was 20 years old, he had saved enough money, by working on a farm, to pay his way through Fostoria Academy, from which he graduated in 1884. Professor Jackson, Doctor of Philosophy at Yale,
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was a teacher and the principal of Fostoria Academy at the time Mr. Shaw attended. Professor Jackson was a man of strong character and an excellent disciplinarian, as well as an able instructor, and Mr. Shaw claims that his success in life is largely due to Mr. Jackson's early train- ing. After leaving Fostoria Academy, Mr. Shaw was eager to obtain a college education, and the following summer, he earned enough money to pay his expenses at college for the first year. In this manner, he was able to enter Ohio Wesleyan University, at Deleware, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1887, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Mr. Shaw took the classical course.
Mr. Shaw's first appointment was as principal of Gilson Academy, in Tennessee, which he accepted for only one year, resigning in order to become principal of Fostoria Academy, where he remained for one year. In the summer of 1889, Mr. Shaw was elected principal of Kidder Institute, which office he still holds.
Under his capable management, Kidder Institute has enjoyed a remarkable growth in the last few years. Many improvements have been made in the buildings and the grounds. Professor Shaw is a lover of trees, and the 40 acres of land, belonging to the college, have been landscaped and planted under his supervision. Kidder Institute is under the auspices of the Congregational Churches of Missouri.
In 1887, Mr. Shaw married Lillian Stahl, and she has shared in the honors that have come to Mr. Shaw. Mr. Shaw has had many tempting offers made him from other institutions, but his love for Kidder Insti- tute, and his years of loyal service here, which are now showing results in the growth of the school, have kept him here.
Mr. Shaw's work as principal of Kidder Institute has always received the highest praise. He well deserves the excellent reputation he has made throughout the county and state.
Thomas A. Henderson, deceased, was a leading farmer and stockman of Lafayette Township. He was born in Kenutcky in 1851, the son of Thomas W. and Eliza (McIntyre) Henderson. Thomas W. Henderson was a native of Kentucky. His first wife, Eliza (McIntyre) Henderson, died there when their son, Thomas A., was but two years old. Mr. Henderson then came to Missouri in 1860, bringing his son with him. Some time after settling in Clinton County, Mr. Henderson married Sarah Mother- stead, and to this union five children were born, of whom three are now living, as follows: Minnie, Sallie, and Albert, all residing in Clay County.
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Mr. Henderson died at Parkville, and his second wife died in 1920. They are both buried in Parkville.
Thomas A. Henderson was reared in Missouri, and attended the dis- trict schools. He was living with Robert Brown, in Platte Township, Clinton County, at the time of his marriage, in 1883. Mr. Henderson fol- lowed farming and stock raising during his entire life. He purchased the present Henderson farm of 80 acres just three years before his death. He died April 8, 1905. The farm is located three miles southwest of Osborn, and was formerly the David Shafer farm.
On Jan. 21, 1883, Mr. Henderson married Pauline J. Creamer, and to this union three children were born, as follows: Cleveland B., married Vina Totzke, Platte Township, Clinton County; George, at home with his mother; and Lucy, the wife of W. R. Campbell, Humbolt, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have a daughter, Wynee, 11 years of age.
Mrs. Henderson is the daughter of George A. and Lucy A. Creamer, natives of Virginia. Mr. Creamer died in 1878 at the age of 47 years, and his wife died Aug. 7, 1912, at the age of 83 years. They are both buried in Osborn. Mr. and Mrs. Creamer were among the pioneer settlers of Clin- ton County. They came from Virginia to Missouri by boat, and settled in Lexington Junction, later moving to a farm one mile north of Perrin. To George A. and Lucy A. Creamer the following children were born: Lucy A., the wife of J. F. Johnson, Platte Township; Samuel S., deceased ; G. M., Osborn; W. L., deceased; B. B., residing in Oklahoma; and Mrs. Henderson.
Mrs. Henderson is a member of the Christian Church.
Thomas J. Young, a substantial citizen of Lathrop, and for many years a leading farmer of Clinton County, is a member of one of the early pioneer families of the northern part of the state. He was born in Platte County, Nov. 20, 1848, the son of James E. and Louisa (Soper) Young.
James E. Young was a native of Clark County, Ky. He came to Clay County, Mo., with his father in 1835, where he settled on a farm. Mr. Young engaged in farming and stock raising during his life, and was widely known. For 16 years, he served as county judge of Clinton County. He died Feb. 11, 1909, he was one of Clinton County's most highly respected citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Young were the parents of the following children: Benjamin; James M. and Thomas J., the subject of this sketch, twins; Nancy Catherine, the wife of George Budlong, Lathrop; Grant Albert, deceased; Mary Frances, deceased; Edward Everett and Almeda
MR. AND MRS. THOMAS J. YOUNG
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Bell, twins, the latter now deceased; George P., residing with Judge Bud- long. Mrs. Young died Oct. 25, 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Young were members of the Baptist Church.
Thomas J. Young was reared on his father's farm in Clinton County, and received his education in the district schools. Mr. Young carried on general farming and stock raising in Clinton County until 1901, when ne retired and moved to Lathrop, where he now resides.
On Jan. 30, 1921, Mr. Young married Mary Hattie Anderson, a daugh- ter of Alexander and Edna (Kennedy) Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson came from Kenutcky to Ray County, and were among the pioneer settlers of Missouri. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Annie D., the wife of Hall P. Moberly, residing in Lathrop; Samuel H., deceased ; William F., farmer, Clinton County ; Harry, deceased; Mrs. Young; and Price M., farmer, Clinton County. Mr. Anderson died in June, 1902, and his wife died in July, 1903. They were members of the Baptist Church, and among Clinton County's finest citizens.
Mr. Young is a dependable citizen, and stands high in the community. H. H. McPherson, well known cashier of the Farmers Bank of Kidder, was born in Sherman County, Kan., the son of W. C. and Della I. (Wil- liams) McPherson. He was born March 18, 1887.
W. C. McPherson, now living retired in Fort Scott, Kan., was a pioneer settler of Sherman County, Kan., going there before the railroads were built. In 1893 he located in Fort Scott, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson are the parents of four children, as follows: R. B., assistant manager of the foreign exchange department of the Guaranty Trust Company of New York City; Otie, in the bond department of the Fidelity National Bank and Trust Company of Kansas City; Gertrude, at home; and H. H., the subject of this sketch.
H. H. McPherson was educated in the public schools of Kansas City, and after finishing school, became connected with the National Bank of Commerce, in Kansas City. He was in that banking house from 1907 until 1915, when he became assistant cashier of the Okemah National Bank of Okemah, Okla. Mr. McPherson then came to Kidder, where he organ- ized the Farmers Bank.
On May 11, 1910, Mr. McPherson married Mary B. Kennedy, a native of Osceola, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson have three children, as fol- lows: Dorothy Alene, Harry Howard, Jr., and Elizabeth Ruth.
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Mr. McPherson is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. McPherson is one of Kidder's leading citi- zens, and he is widely and favorably known throughout the county.
The Farmers Bank of Kidder was organized March 16, 1918, with a capital of $10,000.00. First officers of the bank were: A. J. DeShon, president; James McBride, vice-president; H. H. McPherson, cashier. The present officers of the bank are: C. T. McMurtrey, president; James McBride, vice-president; and H. H. McPherson, cashier. Directors in the bank are: B. H. Colburn, J. W. Hamlet, Ray Harpster, J. S. Jewell, J. A. Kresse, James McBride, C. T. McMurtrey, and H. H. McPherson. F. C. Tuttle is chairman of the board of directors.
The Farmers Bank of Kidder is located in a modern brick structure, with attractive offices, rest rooms, and other features. It is located on the main business street of Kidder, and is a credit to the city of Kidder.
Marion Snodgrass, prominent farmer and former county assessor of Clinton County, was born on the farm where he now resides, Jan. 30, 1859, the son of John and Lucinda (Henderson) Snodgrass. John Snod- grass was born May 6, 1812, in Virginia. He came to Missouri in 1855, and settled in Lafayette Township, Clinton County. He was married in Kentucky to Lucinda Henderson, a daughter of James Henderson, promi- nent attorney of Crab Orchard, Ky. Mr. Snodgrass lived in a log cabin until 1860, when he built a two-story frame dwelling of all hewed parts. All material in the house was grooved by hand with a rip saw. The shingles were dressed by hand with a drawing knife, and they were in use on the house for 41 years. An oak tree, which stands on the southeast corner of the land, is about 80 years old. The house is now used as a store room and belongs to James Swope. John Snodgrass died May 14, 1880, and his wife died in 1896. They are buried in Lebanon. During the Civil War, Mr. Snodgrass owned a few slaves. Mr. and Mrs. John Snod- grass were the parents of five children, as follows: Jane Wood, Platts- burg; Mary, deceased, wife of Wm. Wood; Ann, deceased, was the wife of W. J. Crain; Mrs. W. J. Delaney, Concord Township, Clinton County ; and Marion, the subject of this sketch.
Marion Snodgrass was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He has always lived on the same farm, and now owns 260 acres of land in Lafayette Township, three miles west of Braley, and six miles south of Stewartsville. Mr. Snodgrass does general farming and
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raises high grade stock. He has been successful and is well known throughout the county.
On Dec. 23, 1877, Mr. Snodgrass married Amanda Martin, a daugh- ter of J. S. and Harriet (Bivens) Martin. J. S. Martin was born in Ken- tucky and came to Missouri with his parents when he was nine years old, settling in Clay County. His father was Elijah Martin, who owned 140 acres of land in Clay County, and was one of the earliest settlers in that county. J. S. Martin was killed by lightning on July 23, 1883, and his wife died July 27, 1920. They were the parents of 11 children, as follows: Mary Emily, deceased; Mrs. Snodgrass; Thomas E., deceased; Jefferson Davis, deceased; David R., farmer, Platte Township; Mrs. Flora George, Plattsburg; Edward, Colorado; Huldah, deceased; Mattie, deceased ; John, deceased ; and Samuel, deceased. To Marion and Amanda (Martin) Snod- grass five children have been born, as follows: Hattie the wife of B. F. Smith, St. Joseph; D. L., at home, married Georgia Bradley, Plattsburg; John, deceased; and twins, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Smith have two sons, Major Marvin, in the radio service of the government, and Marion Truman. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Snodgrass have one son, D L., Jr.
Mr. Snodgrass is a staunch Democrat. In 1893, he was elected county assessor, and was re-elected in 1895. He was an excellent official. Mr. Snodgrass is a substantial and reliable citizen of his community.
John P. Golden, deceased, was for many years a leading farmer and stockman of Platte Township. He was born in 1866, in Clinton Township. the son of Jerry and Mary (Adams) Golden. Jerry Golden was a native of Ireland, and came to this country when he was 17 years of age. His wife was also born in Ireland, and came here when she was nine years old. Both families settled in Kentutcky, where Mr. and Mrs. Golden were married. Before the Civil War, the Goldens came to Missouri, and settled in Weston. They later moved to Edgerton, where Mr. Golden was em- ployed as overseer by Judge Willis, a large land holder of Missouri. Later, Mr. Golden moved to Grayson, where he remained for nine years, moving to Platte Township, Clinton County, in 1875. He died two years later, and his wife died in 1918. They are buried in Plattsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Golden were the parents of ten children, as follows: Charles, deceased; Kate, the wife of J. H. Cook, Platte Township; Dennis, Platte Township; John P., the subject of this sketch; Morris, Platte Township; Mary, the wife of Louis Lambing, Kansas City; Josie, the wife of Robert Tuttle, Junction City, Kan .; Agnes, deceased, was the wife of Charles Hales ; Ella,
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deceased, was the wife of William Wyatt; and Henorah, the wife of James Flood, Clinton County.
John P. Golden lived in Clinton County during his entire life. He was educated in the district schools, after which he engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Golden owned 210 acres of good farm land in Platte Township, and was a successful stockman.
On Oct. 14, 1897, Mr. Golden married Susie Mann, a daughter of George and Susan (Bevins) Mann. George Mann was born in Virginia and came to Clinton County with his parents when he was a young man. His wife was born in Clinton County, the daughter of Marion and Eliza- beth Bevins, pioneer settlers of Clay County. Mr. Mann died in Cam- eron, and his wife died in Platte Township, when Mr. Golden was a child. She was reared by her grandmother, Elizabeth Bevins, whose home was the place now owned by Mrs. Golden. It was purchased by Mr. Golden soon after his marriage. To John P. and Susie (Mann) Golden seven children were born, as follows: Jerry, married Fay Creed, and they have a son, Marion Eugene; Georgia at home; Geneva, at home; Mary, at home; John, at home; Mervin, at home; and Clifton, at home. Mr. Golden died Dec. 31, 1918, and is buried in the Calvary Cemetery, Plattsburg.
Mrs. Golden now lives on the home place, which is located two miles north of Braley. It is one of the well built, comfortable homes of the township.
Mr. Golden was a man of energy, strong purpose and industry. In his business affairs he was ever upright and fair, and in his work as a citizen he was the upholder of high standards. He was a member of the Catholic Church and was a staunch Democrat.
W. M. Keller, a successful farmer and stockman of Lafayette Town- ship, and the owner of 160 acres of well improved land, was born in Clin- ton County, April 8, 1861. He is the son of C. N. and Marilda (Holmes) Keller.
C. N. Keller was born in Gallia County, Ohio, in 1828, and died April 6, 1906. His wife was born Feb. 22, 1833, and died in 1903. They are both buried in Keller Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Keller moved from Ohio to Missouri in 1851, settling in Lafayette Township, Clinton County, where they remained until 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were the parents of 12 children, as follows: R. M., Hemple; W. M., the subject of this sketch ; Mrs. Lucy Coe, Independence; Mrs. Ada Wood, St. Joseph; Mrs. Ida Divelbiss, Lafayette Township, Clinton County; C. C., living on the
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home place; Mrs. Mary Bishop, deceased; Mrs. C. S. Sagerser, deceased ; Lizzie, deceased; Lulu, deceased; Adella, deceased; and one child died in infancy.
W. M. Keller was reared on his father's farm in Lafayette Township and received his education in Prairie Lawn district. His first teacher was Professor Blanchard. In 1889, Mr. Keller moved to his first farm, which was formerly the James Parr farm. It consisted of 160 acres of land. In 1910, Mr. Keller sold this farm for $100.00 per acre, the first land in this township to sell for that price. He then purchased 160 acres, where he now lives. It is located two miles south of Stewartsville, and is well improved. Mr. Keller does general farming, and is widely known as a breeder of good stock.
On March 27, 1887, Mr. Keller married Ola Simms, a daughter of Lysias and Paulina Simms, the latter deceased. Mr. Simms lives with his daughter, Mrs. Keller, and is 85 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Simms lived ยท near Bethany for 35 years, and were the parents of the following children : Mrs. Keller; John Simms, Lathrap; James C., Plattsburg; Alonzo, Lafay- ette Township; Mrs. Sallie A. Stanton, living on the home place; Permelia Elizabeth Pair, died in 1889; Mrs. Maude Dale, deceased; May, deceased ; William, deceased; and triplets, who all died in infancy. To W. M. and Ola (Simms) Keller one daughter has been born, Paulina May, the wife of Roland Smith, farmer and stockman of Osborn. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a son, Clarion Fay, three years of age.
In politics, Mr. Keller is a Democrat. He is public spirited and a representative citizen of Clinton County, and the Keller family stand high.
J. Hiram Brown, a well known and highly respected pioneer settler of Clinton County, is a veteran of the Civil War, and the owner of 200 acres of well improved land in Lafayette Township. He was born in western Canada, Oct. 4, 1841, th eson of Benajah B. and Elizabeth (Barkalow) Brown. Benajah B. and Elizabeth Brown came to Clinton County from Canada in 1855. They are both deceased, and are buried in Lebanon Church Cemetery.
J. Hiram Brown was educated in the public schools of Canada, and came to Carroll County with his parents in 1855. A few years later, they moved to Chariton, where Mr. Brown was married, May 27, 1862. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Brown enlisted in the Confederate Army, and served under General Sterling Price. He served throughout the war, taking part in many battles and skirmishes, but he was not
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wounded. He was in the second battle of Boonville, and also in the battle of Lexington, Mo. In November, 1864, Mr. Brown went to Adams County, Ill., and came from there to Clinton County in 1867, locating on his pres- ent farm in Lafayette Township. Mr. Brown has lived on the same farm since coming to Clinton County, and owns 200 acres of land. The land is well improved, and has a fine residence and good buildings. It is located five and one-half miles southeast of Hemple. Mr. Brown has been a suc- cessful farmer and stockman, and is widely known throughout the county.
J. Hiram Brown married Violet E. Teeter, a native of Saline County, and the daughter of L. G. and Mary E. Teeter. Mr. and Mrs. Teeter, are both deceased. To J. Hiram and Violet E. (Teeter) Brown 11 children were born, of whom seven are now living, as follows: Mary E. Miller, Rose- dale, Kan .; Mrs. Anna Wilkeson, Cameron; Mrs. Ada Moore, Plattsburg; Oscar Brown, Hemple; Mrs. Effie Church, Birch Tree; Charles, Fort Mor- gan, Colo .; Mrs. Carrie Johnson, Hemple. George W. Brown, the oldest son, died in 1920, at the age of 54 years. Mr. and Mrs. Brown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on May 27, 1922.
Mr. Brown is the inventor of the Flora washing machine, which he had patented on May 1, 1877. It is manufactured at Stewartsville, and sold extensively throughout the United States. The royalties from this machine have amounted to a great deal during these years, and have added considerably to Mr. Brown's income.
Mr. Brown is one of the men who, by dint of hard work, good man- agement, and unceasing perseverance, has achieved marked success in life. He and his wife are both active, and still attend to their home duties. They are well known throughout the county, and have a host of friends.
William M. Grimes, a well known and successful farmer and stock- man of Lafayette Township, and the owner of Plesaant Prairie Farm, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Clay County, April 10, 1841, the son of George and Jane (Lowry) Grimes.
George Grimes was born in Virginia and later went to Kentucky, where he was married. In 1840 he came to Missouri, bringing his wife, and several slaves. One slave, which Mr. Grimes owned, cost $900.00, when he was nine years old. Mr. Grimes located eight miles west of Liberty, on the old Menefee place. He later purchased a farm in Buch- anan County, where he lived the remainder of his life. Mr. Grimes died in 1846, and his wife died in 1862. They are buried south of Gower. Mr. and Mrs. Grimes were the parents of the following children: William M.,
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the subject of this sketch; John, living south of Stewartsville; Melvina, deceased, was the wife of John Elliott ; Phoebe Ann, deceased, was the wife of Melvin McKee; George, deceased; Charles, deceased; and Mary, de- ceased, was the wife of David Mckee.
William M. Grimes has always lived in Missouri. He received his education in the district schools, and was 20 years old when the Civil War broke out. He enlisted immediately in the Confederate service, with Colonel Gates' regiment, Company E, 1st Missouri Cavalry, and served throughout the war. Mr. Grimes was captured at Blackwater Bridge, Miss., and was held a prisoner during the remainder of the war at Camp Lookout, Md. He saw service in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisi- ana, Alabama and Mississippi, and was never wounded. While he was in the army, Mr. Grimes' mother died.
Mr. Grimes purchased his present home in 1870, which consisted of 80 acres at $12.25 per acre. It was then all prairie land, which Mr. Grimes has improved. He built a fine two-story residence in 1886, and has other good buildings. Mr. Grimes now owns 400 acres of good farm land, which he rents.
On Jan. 27, 1870, Mr. Grimes married Lucy Munkers, a daughter of Abraham and Martha (Gee) Munkers, natives of Tennessee and pioneer settlers of Buchanan County. Mr. and Mrs. Munkers were the parents of eight children, as follows: D. C., deceased; Thomas, deceased; Benja- min, deceased; Edmond, deceased; Albert, Warrensburg; Mrs. Susan Ken- nedy, deceased; Mrs. Grimes; and Amanda McKee, deceased. To William M. and Lucy (Munkers) Grimes six children were born, as follows: Ben- jamin St. Joseph; Mattie Grimes, at home; Melvin, died at the age of 25 years; Dallas, assistant chief clerk in the St. Joseph post office; Susan, the wife of George Tadlock, living on the home place; Frances, at home; and Waller, at home. Waller Grimes served during the World War. Mr and Mrs. Grimes celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Jan. 27, 1920.
Mr. Grimes crossed the plains in 1867 with Bill Rothrock and his wife. They used oxen and horses and arrived near Salem, Ore., in the fall of the same year. In 1868, Mr. Grimes, with his brother, John, returned with pack horses, riding horse back about all the way to Missouri.
Mr. Grimes is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hemple. Mr. Grimes is a staunch Democrat and member of the Christian Church, which he
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help build, three-fourths of a mile north of his home. He was one of the organizers of the Hemple Bank of which he is a director. He is one of the substantial and reliable citizens of Clinton County.
William M. Wilhoit, a retired farmer of Lathrop Township, and a veteran of the Civil War, is living now in Lathrop. He was born near Lilly, Clinton County, Jan. 1, 1843, the son of Samuel and Nancy (Ben- ton) Wilhoit.
Samuel Wilhoit was born in Tennessee, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1818, settling on a farm, which was located on the present site of Liberty, Mo. Mrs. Wilhoit was a native of Bourbon County, Ky.,' and she came to Missouri with her parents when she was four years old. Her father, Hiram Benton, settled near Kearney. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wilhoit were the parents of the following children: Hiram; Mary E .; Henry; G. B .; William M., the subject of this sketch; James, deceased ; Julia Ann; Nancy T .; John Q .; Samuel, Jr .; and Emma. Mrs. Wilhoit, the mother of these children, died in 1856, and Mr. Wilhoit later married Mrs. Smith. To this union three daughters were born. Mr. Wilhoit was a prominent farmer of Missouri for many years. He was a member of the Christian Church, and is now deceased. His second wife died in 1897.
William M. Wilhoit was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. At the age of 18 years, he went west and to Mexico, where he was employed by the government. During the Civil War, Mr. Wilhoit enlisted in 1863, and was sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kan., with the 7th Kansas Cavalry. He went from there to St. Louis, and later to Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Wilhoit engaged in many important battles and skirmishes during the war, and was wounded during the battle of Tupelo, Miss. He served for two and one-half years, and was dicharged at Leaven- worth, Kan., in 1865. Mr. Wilhoit then returned to Clinton County, where he engaged in farming and stock raising, after his marriage he moved to Caldwell County.
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