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In politics, Mr. Budlong is a Democrat. He and his wife are mem- bers of the Baptist Church, which Mr. Budlong is a deacon. They are highly respected citizens of Clinton County.
Benjamin Franklin Dougherty, deceased, was a leading citizen of Clin- ton County for many years. He was born in Nicholas County, Ky., in 1837, and died Dec. 13, 1919, in Lathrop.
In 1896, Mr. Dougherty married Alwilda Kate Shoot, a daughter of Milton and Frances Mary Shoot. Mrs. Dougherty was born in Hainesville, Clinton County, Jan. 11, 1853. Her father, Milton Shoot, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., in 1818, and came to Missouri with his parents when he was a small child, settling in Shelby County. Dr. Shoot was educated at the medical college in Cincinnati, Ohio, and practiced medicine near Hainesville, and later in Atchison, Kan., and Trenton, Mo., where he located in 1874. Mrs. Shoot was the daughter of William and Susan Miller, very early settlers of Clay County, where Mrs. Shoot was born. Dr. and Mrs. Shoot were the parents of nine children, as follows: Thomas M., deceased; Cornelia A., deceased, was the wife of J. P. Gee; Valeria, deceased; Mrs. Dougherty, subject of this sketch; Frederick W., who died in Washington in 1911; Eugene Osborn, deceased; Charles Scott, drowned at the age of 17 years; David M., deceased; and Minnie Maud, the wife of Charles Dobson. Dr. Shoot died in 1874, and his wife died in 1890. They were members of the Christian Church of Trenton, and highly respected citizens.
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Mrs. Dougherty was reared in Atchison, Kan., and attended the pub- lic schools there. She lived in Atchison until 1865, when she moved to Hainesville and later to Trenton, where she taught school for 20 years. Mrs. Dougherty taught both the grade and high schools, as well as seven years in the State Normal School of Missouri.
Mr. Dougherty engaged in farming and stock raising for many years, his farm being located near Lathrop. Since the time of his death in 1919, Mrs. Dougherty has resided in Lathrop, where she owns an attractive and comfortable cottage in the heart of town. Mr. Dougherty was a member of the Christian Church, as also is Mrs. Dougherty. Mr. Dougherty was an enterprising and progressive man in his vocation, with high ideals of his civic duty, a man who was highly esteemed for his integrity.
Dr. John Thomas Kimsey, a physician of Lathrop, was born Jan. 11, 1852, in Platte County, near the Lanter school, west of Hampton, son of Wade H. and Elizabeth (Baber) Kimsey. Wade Hampton Kimsey was born Sept. 4, 1824, in Howard County, the son of Thomas and Patsy (Morris) Kimsey, the former a native of Green County, Tennessee, and the latter a native of North Carolina. The Kimsey's originally came from England. Patsy Morris Kimsey was of German decent. Thomas Kimsey came, when a young man, to Howard County, Missouri, about 1822. Wade Hampton moved with his father to Henry and Johnson counties and from thence, in 1842, to Platte County. Later Wade Hampton moved to the Forks of Platte, about 1851, three miles south of Ridgely. Elizabeth Ann (Baber) Kimsey was born in Pulaski County, Kentucky, in 1823, a daugh- ter of John and Delila (Davis) Baber, the former born in Pulaski County and the later in Maryland, of Welch decent. They came to Missouri about 1842. The name Baber is of German extraction and thought to have come to America as one of the Hession soldiers.
Dr. John T. Kimsey was reared in Platte County and when a young man began the study of medicine in a drug store at Waldron, Mo., after -- ward attending lectures at the American Medical College of St. Louis. Later he was granted a certificate by the State Board of Health to prac- tice in Missouri. He later, in January, 1878, located at Holt to practice his profession, where he built up a good practice. In January, 1884, he entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which calling he pursued for 13 years, returning to Holt in 1897, and in the winter of 1898-9 attended the University Medical College of Kansas City, Mo., graduating in the spring of 1899. In 1900, removed to Macon County, where he prac-
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ticed until January, 1905, when he removed to Lathrop and has remained since in the practice of medicine and drug business.
On April 21, 1885, Dr. Kimsey was married to Jo Ella Blackwell of Macon County. To this union four sons were born, as follows: Howard Wade a vocalist in the City of New York; Rolla Warren, Lathrop, employed as field representative of the Kiwanis Club International; Edward Lewis in the employment of the Burlington Railroad; John T., Jr., pastor M. E. Church, South, Gorham, Ill. All of these served in the World War. The youngest, John T., enlisted in the Navy April 19, 1917, and served on the battleships Texas, Pennsylvania, Maine and Minnesota, the latter being torpedoed in the Atlantic Sept. 29, 1918. His life was greatly endangered as the explosion took placed on the opposite side of the ship from where he was sleeping, tearing a hole in the side 40 feet long, one foot below water line down to the keel. His life was only saved from the fact a large amount of potatoes were stored in the compartments between him and the explosion. Edward served one and one-half years at Camp Cody, N. M., and Astoria, Ore., and because of physical defects was not sent to France. Rolla Warren being employed by the government as song leader did not enlist until late so had not time for preparation for overseas serv- ice. Howard Wade because of defective vision could not get in, but was employed in the different camps training soldiers in vocal music. He was married to Miss Lora Jean Orth of Spencer, Ia., January, 1918, Rolla Warren was married to Miss Rebecca Harrison of Tennessee, June, 1920, and they have two children, Warren Harrison and Alden Franklin.
Four generations of the Doctor's family without a break have served in the wars of the country. Both grandfathers were with Jackson at the battle of New Orleans. His father enlisted in the Mexican War in 1846, but was never called out as the war closed soon afterward. He served nearly a year in the Union service during the Civil War. His youngest brother Clay served in the Spanish-American War. His paternal grandfather served in the Creek Indian War and participated in the battle of the Horseshoe Bend on the Coosa River in Alabama, 1817. The Doc- tor has been a Mason since 1881. His early maternal ancestors were related to the tenth president, Tyler, as his third grandmother was a Tyler. In the early settling of Virginia it is recorded in history that a Mrs. Davis in defending her home against Indians after her husband had been shot and wounded stood in the doorway and killed seven Indians
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with an ax as they came one by one at the door. Of the eight only one got away. This Mrs. Davis was related to his maternal grandmother.
The Doctor's mother died when he was nearing his sixth year, there were six children by the first marriage, the Doctor being the oldest, and the only one living. His father married the second time, Mrs. Eliza- beth Lutes, a native of Gordon County, Georgia. She made a splendid stepmother as the Doctor speaks of her in high terms. His father died in February, 1903. The stepmother is now nearing her nintieth year.
Fred Jackson Potter, deceased, was a well known and successful farmer of Lathrop Township. He was born in Clinton County, near Lath- rop, Nov. 11, 1879, the son of Jackson and Sarah (Rhodes) Potter.
Jackson Potter and his wife are both deceased. They were the parents of six children, of whom four are now living, as follows: Mary Alice, the wife of Thomas B. Seaton, Cameron; Ella, the widow of Edward Jeanne, residing in Colorado Springs, Colo .; Maud, deceased, was the wife of Fred Gale; and Fred Jackson, the subject of this sketch.
Fred Jackson Potter was reared on his father's farm near Lathrop, and received his education in the district schools. He then engaged in farming and stock raising, which he followed during his entire life. Mr. Potter was successful in the breeding of high grade stock, and was widely known throughout the county. He was also a director of the Lathrop Bank for several years.
On Feb. 5, 1907, Mr. Potter married M. Logie Perkins, a daughter of Christopher and Altha T. (Hickman) Perkins. Mrs. Perkins is the daugh- ter of Noah and Ruth (Campbell) Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins were the parents of seven children, as follows: Parlee, deceased, was the wife Fred Danfield; Josephine, the widow of Robert Willett, Lawson; Wyatt, residing in St. Joseph; Archie, farmer, residing near Gower; Mrs. Potter ; Mary, the wife of Adam Hausan, residing in St. Louis; Fannie, deceased, was the wife of Henry Strickland, residing near Lathrop. Mr. Perkins died in 1897, and his wife now lives in Cameron. Mrs. Perkins is a member of the Christian Church, as also was her husband. To Fred J. and M. Logie (Perkins) Potter three sons were born, as follows: Raymond Harold, born March 12, 1908; Logan Frederick, born July 6, 1909; and one died in infancy. Mr. Potter died March 9, 1913.
Mr. Potter was a member of the Methodist Church. His wife belongs to the Christian Church. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Potter has rented her farm, and she resides in Lathrop. She is interested in the
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Lathrop Bank, and has several pieces of property, which she manages. She is a capable business woman, and widely known throughout the county. Mr. Potter was a substantial citizen, a believer in progressive methods in his work, and always ready to support the best interests of his community.
George C. Schuster, a prominent farmer and stockman, and one of Clinton County's large land owners, is a native of Clinton County. He was born April 21, 1866, on the farm where he now resides, the son of Christian and Louisa C. (Metzger) Schuster.
Christian Schuster was born in Germany, and came to this country when he was a young man, settling first in Ohio, and later in Missouri. By trade he was a stone cutter in Germany, but after coming to the United States, he engaged in farming and stock raising, and was successful. By a former marriage, Christian Schuster had four children, and his second wife, Louisa C. Metzger, was the mother of three children by a former marriage. To Christian and Louisa C. (Metzger) Schuster four children were born, as follows: Martha A., the wife of William Greaves, residing in Edgerton; George C., the subject of this sketch; Laura B., the wife of R. S. Greaves, Atchison Township, Clinton County; and Clara M., the wife of William T. Gartin, residing near Trimble. Louisa C. (Metzger) Schu- ster was born in Clinton County. She died in 1915. At the time of her death, Mrs. Schuster owned 300 acres of land. Mr. Schuster died when his son, George C., was but seven years of age.
George C. Schuster was reared in Clinton County, and received his education in the district schools. He taught school for eight years, and also worked on the home farm. From the time he was 15 years old, Mr. Schuster operated the farm for his mother, and at the age of 21 years, he went into partnership with his mother. After his marriage Mr. Schuster moved to Buchanan County, where he remained for 14 years on the Judge Everett farm. In 1911 he moved to the John M. Whitson farm of 132 acres, which he occupied until 1920, when he returned to the home place in Clinton County. The residence was built in 1920. It is modern, with hot and cold running water. It consists of six large rooms, sleeping porch and bath, and was built at a cost of $16,000. The rooms throughout are all extra large, and are finished in mahogany downstairs, and white enamel upstairs. The doors are mahogany finish. The dimensions are 34x48 feet, with a basement under the entire building. The lighting sys- tem is on the Kansas City, Mo., circuit, and there is a sewerage system.
RESIDENCE OF GEORGE C. SCHUSTER
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Mr. Schuster built a fine residence, a two-story modern home, which is one of the attractive homes of Gower. It is located one-half mile south of Gower. Mr. Schuster now owns 960 acres of well improved land, and he is one of the most successful stockmen of the county.
Mr. Schuster married Miss Nellie Everett, a daughter of Alfred and Laura (Watson) Everett. She was born May 13, 1870, and died May 13, 1900. To George C. and Nellie (Everett) Schuster the following children were born: Floyd A., at home with his father; John C., deceased. John C. Schuster died at the age of 20 years, while attending Missouri Uni- versity. Floyd A. and John C. Schuster were twins, and were born 15 days before the death of their mother. On Feb. 28, 1904, Mr. Schuster married Miss Anna Gibson, a daugther of James A. and Louvica (Hol- land) Gibson, natives of Missouri. To this union two sons were born: Fred L., born March 23, 1905; and George G., born Jan. 28, 1908. Fred L. Schuster is now in his senior year at high school.
Mr. Schuster is president of the school board of Gower, and is super- intendent, director and secretary of the Allen Gower Cemetery. He is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Schuster is a deacon of the Baptist Church. He is a progressive and successful man of affairs, and the Schuster family ranks among the leading representative people of Clinton County.
David C. Adams, one of the well known and substantial citizens of Lathrop, is a native of Clinton County. He was born Oct. 13, 1884, the son of Benjamin and Belle (Blair) Adams. Benjamin Adams is a native of Kentucky. Before coming to Missouri, Mr. Adams' wife died, leaving a son, who is also deceased. In 1880, Mr. Adams came to Missouri, and later married Belle Blair, and to this union six children were born, as fol- lows: Maggie, the wife of Albert Lewis, Clay County ; David C., the sub- ject of this sketch; Anna, a trained nurse, residing in Arizona; William Everett, residing in California; Willard W., residing in California; and Homer L., also residing in California. Mrs. Adams died June 15, 1903, and is buried in Barnesville. Mr. Adams now lives in Parsons, Kan.
David C. Adams was reared on a farm, and received his education in this district schools. At the age of 18 years, Mr. Adams rented a farm near Barnesville, where he lived for several years. He is now in the garage business in Lathrop, and is successful.
On Jan. 1, 1908, Mr. Adams married Dollie Belle Perkins, a daughter of Greenberry and Carrie (Vantrusee) Perkins. Mr. Perkins was born (33)
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in Kentucky in 1834, and died in September, 1918. His wife is a native of Missouri, and was born Jan. 10, 1857. She now lives with her daughter, Mrs. Adams. To David C. and Dollie B. (Perkins) Adams one child has been born, Paul D., born Oct. 13, 1911, and died in January, 1912. Mrs. Adams was born April 28, 1882. She has a sister, Laura Florence, the wife of Sam VanWinkle, and also one brother, Arthur Eugene, who lives in Kansas City.
Mr. Adams is a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World, and he and his wife belong to the Christian Church of Lathrop. Mrs. Adams is president of the Sunday School. Mr. Adams is one of the progressive citizens of Clinton County, and is recognized as a dependable citizen.
William McKendree Lowe, now living retired in Lathrop, was a promi- nent farmer of Clinton County for many years, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born Nov. 15, 1833, in York County, Pa., 35 miles from Baltimore, and is the son of John and Jermiah Lowe.
John Lowe and his two brothers, Hugh and Leonard, are the three founders of the Lowe families in the United States. John and Jermiah Lowe were the parents of four children, as follows: Elizabeth, the wife of James M. Hunter, both deceased; Julia, the wife of Doctor Riley, both deceased; Mary, the wife of John Cross, both deceased; and William McKendree, the subject of this sketch.
William McKendree Lowe was reared in Pennsylvania and attended Allegheny College from 1854 to 1856. At the age of 21 years he came west, spending three years in Missouri, where he was one of a corps of Engineers, with headquarters in Chillicothe. In 1859, Mr. Lowe returned to Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farming until the time of the Civil War. He enlisted in the 12th Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, and was later transferred to the regular army in 1864. Mr. Lowe took part in many important battles during the war. He was discharged in September, 1865. He then returned to Pennsylvania, where he remained until 1869, when he went to California with one of his sisters. The following year, Mr. Lowe returned to Pennsylvania, sold his farm and moved to Lathrop, where he became a postal clerk on the C. B. & Q. Railroad, between Gales- burg and Kansas City. He was employed in this capacity for 20 years, after which he engaged in farming.
On Dec. 25, 1857, Mr. Lowe married Hattie E. Lowe, and to this union six children were born, as follows: Clyde, who died at Butte, Mont., in 1919; Guy B., residing in Spokane, Wash .; Frederick McKendree, a physi-
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cian in Kansas City; Roy E., residing in Chicago; Karl, who was drowned in 1870; and Blanch E., the wife of Professor Grove, president of the Howard Payne College for 25 years, now residing in Texas. Mrs. Lowe died Oct. 15, 1912.
Mr. Lowe was one of the organizers of the First National Bank and, since its organization in 1900, he has been vice-president. The bank was merged in August, 1921, into a State bank and is now known as the First State Bank of Lathrop, and Mr. Lowe still retains his office as vice-presi- dent and director. He is also interested in a cattle ranch in Texas.
William McKendree Lowe was one of the organizers of the Lathrop school, and was a member of the school board for 35 years. He has fre- quently held city offices. Mr. Lowe has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 40 years, of Mount Vernon. He is a substan- tial citizen of Clinton County. He has been an energetic and industrious man, and a highly esteemed citizen of his community.
Albert C. Fagin, a highly respected and enterprising farmer of Lath- rop, was born in Pike County, Illinois, April 12, 1872, the son of I. Delbert and Hannah J. (Ferguson) Fagin. I. Delbert Fagin was born May 15, 1843, in Hamilton County, Ohio, the son of Dominicus A. and Jane (Kyle) Fagin. The Fagins are descendants of Patrick Fagin, who came from Ireland to the United States in the 18th Century, settling in New Jersey. They came to Ohio in about 1790, settling near Cincinnati, where I. Del- bert Fagin was born. Dominicus A. and Jane (Kyle) Fagin were the parents of four children, as follows: Joseph Kyle, born Oct. 3, 1839; I. Delbert; Sarah Jane, born April 12, 1846; Dominicus A., Jr.
To I. Delbert and Hannah J. (Ferguson) Fagin four children were born, as follows: Grase K., Lathrop; Albert C., the subject of this sketch ; Mary Alice, the wife of R. R. Chenoweth; and Elizabeth Pearl, the wife of Charles H. Holland, Walla Walla, Wash. Mr. and Mrs. I. Delbert Fagin are now living in Lathrop and are prominent citizens of Clinton County.
Albert C. Fagin was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools. He has always been engaged in farming and stock raising, except four years, and has been successful. From 1894 to 1898 Mr. Fagin was employed in what was known as the Farmers and Traders Bank of Lathrop as bookeeper and assistant cashier.
On Jan. 4, 1900, Mr. Fagin married Dorsey Douglas, a daughter of John W. Douglas. To Albert C. and Dorsey (Douglas) Fagin three chil-
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dren have been born, as follows: Douglas A., born Jan. 21, 1905; Ellen Frances, born March 15, 1907; and Mary Kathleen, born July 4, 1910.
Mr. and Mrs. Fagin are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Fagin belongs to the Knights of Pythias, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a substantial citizen and a progressive type of man.
Dr. Fred J. Longfield, a prominent physician and surgeon of Lathrop, is a native of Missouri. He was born Sept. 25, 1876, the son of Jesse and Mary E. (Alloway) Longfield. Jesse Longfield was a native of Pennsyl- vania. He was educated in the Milton College, at Milton, Wis., from which he was garduated in civil engineering. He then studied medicine, and was graduated from the Chicago Medical College. Dr. Longfield then practiced medicine at Farmersville, Ill., for three years, after which he located in Turney, where he became a well known and successful physi- cian. He practiced medicine in Turney from 1869 until the time of his death Sept. 3, 1909. Dr. Longfield was married to Mary E. Alloway, a daughter of John Alloway, and a native of Hainesville, Missouri. She died Feb. 12, 1922. Jesse and Mary E. (Alloway) Longfield were the parents of the following children: Oscar, died in infancy ; James F., con- nected with the Associated Press in San Francisco, Calif .; Nannie, died in infancy; Mrs. Alice L. Dovenspike, of North Kansas City; Mrs. Jessie Walker, of Plattsburg, Mo .; Dr. Fred J., the subject of this sketch.
Dr. Fred J. Longfield was reared in Turney, the place of his birth. He was educated. in the public schools there, after which he attended school at Sedalia, and later the State Normal School, at Chillicothe. Dr. Longfield was graduated from the Cincinnati Medical College in April, 1901. He then located in Lathrop, where he commenced his practice of medicine. Dr. Longfield is now the surgeon for the Rock Island and Burlington railroads. During the World War, he served as captain in the medical corps at Camp Grant, Ill. He was discharged from service Dec. 12, 1918, after serving in the medical department of Houston, Texas. Mr. Longfield then returned to Lathrop, and resumed his practice. He has been successful in his professional work, and is widely known.
In 1910 Dr. Longfield married Ruby Pitts, a daughter of William O. and Lulu Pitts, pioneer settlers of Clay County. To this union one daugh- ter has been born, Fredda Elizabeth, born Sept. 3, 1911. She has become a well-known violinist, having studied the violin at the Conservatory of Music of Kansas City, Mo., under Prof. Francois Boucher, since she was
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six years old. Miss Longfield takes part in many recitals and has played at a number of chautauquas.
Dr. and Mrs. Longfield are members of the Christian Church. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and is a Knight Templar, having filled every office in that branch of Masonry. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. Dr. Longfield is a member of the State and County Medical Associations, and is a leading citizen of Clinton County.
John Bell Scott, farmer, Lathrop, Mo. Great-grandfather was Wil- liam Scott, who died in Bourbon County, Kentucky, of cholera, June 26, 1833, aged 67 years. Great-grandfather, John Duncan, died of cholera in Bourbon County, Kentucky, June 27, 1833. Grandfather, Washington Scott, born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, Dec. 18, 1812, died February, 1857, Clay County. Married Ruth Ann Duncan April 23, 1835. Mrs. Ruth Ann Duncan died September, 1864, Clay County, Missouri. Father, John William Scott, born July 26, 1838, Bourbon County, Kentucky, died May 3, 1822. Married Mary Elizabeth Cain March 10, 1868. She was a daughter of John B. and Martha Bevins Cain, of Platte County, and is still living in Smithville, Mo. John Bell Scott, born Nov. 1, 1869, Clay County.
John B. Scott's grandfather, Washington Scott, and his wife, Ruth Ann, came to Clay County in 1839. They had two little children and a Negro boy; they came in a covered wagon drawn by four horses, con- suming six weeks on the trip. They had $2,000 with them, which they invested in land, met reverses, lost money and land. A good friend, Israel Link, braced them against their loss by a loan of $600 in money without interest. In their discouragement they thought of returning to Ken- tucky, but stayed in Clay. Again they bought land-100 acres raw, and 20 broken up and fenced. They cut brush, hewed logs, neighbors came, and with the faithful Negro, they built a house and moved in before chinking the cracks. It was March, 1843, but the watchful, thrifty mother protected her family with quilts and blankets from her store of handi- work against the winds and snows of March. When Washington Scott died, at the age of 44, in February, 1857, but 14 years after building the log house, he owned 406 acres of the finest land in Clay County. This he left to his wife and nine children, as a stay for them in the loss of the energetic father.
John William Scott was one of the small children brought from Ken- tucky at about one year of age. He was brought up on this farm, taught
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