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S. and Dollie (Currell) Shrewsbury two children have been born, as fol- lows: Jessie, at home; and Herbert, at home.
The Shrewsbury family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Shrewsbury is one of the substantial citizens of Clinton County, and the Shrewsbury family is representative of the best citizenship of this county.
Dr. Clifton Marmaduke Brawner is a veterinary surgeon and leading farmer and stockman of Clinton County. He was born Aug. 12, 1853, in Clinton County, the son of Jacob Neet and Eliza Jane Brawner.
Jacob Neet Brawner was born Aug. 28, 1812, and died May 2, 1877. He was a native of Kentucky, and came to Missouri in 1835, settling first in Clay County, and later moving to Clinton County, where he engaged in farming. He later became county judge, which office he held about 12 years. Mr. and Mrs. Brawner were the parents of the following children: William M., born Aug. 14, 1844, died the same year; Frances C., born Oct. 22, 1845, died March 29, 1893; Clarissa, born Feb. 8, 1847, deceased; Thomas M., born Oct. 17, 1948, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; David O., born June 16, 1850, died Dec. 22, 1914; John H., born Dec. 22, 1851, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Dr. Clifton M., the subject of this sketch; Nancy M., born May 22, 1855, died Nov. 8, 1910; Bird, born Jan. 29, 1857, St. Joseph; George M., born April 8, 1858, address unknown; and Rosalie J., born Aug. 18, 1860, died Oct. 17, 1911.
Dr. Brawner was reared on his father's farm and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He has always lived on a farm, and has be- come a leading stockman of the township. He is a veterinary surgeon, and holds a license to practice. He and one of his sons, Luther, began to make hog serum a few years ago on the home farm, and they now operate a large plant, which is located in Converse.
On Dec. 18, 1883, Dr. Brawner married Miss Anna D. Collier, a daughter of Luther Collier. Mr. Collier was born June 19, 1842, the son of William and Susan Collier. He was a prominent lawyer and office holder of Howard County for many years, and now lives in Kansas City, Mo. To Clifton M. and Anna D. (Collier) Brawner five children have been born, as follows: Charles Leon, born May 3, 1885, Trenton; Luther N., born July 20, 1888, one of the owners of the Brawner Serum Company of Con- verse, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Audley D., born Jan. 25, 1890, living in Oklahoma; K. B., born April 17, 1898, deceased; and Hilda, born July 17, 1901, living at home.
C. M. BRAWNER
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Dr. Clifton M. Brawner is a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias. The Brawner family have always been progressive, public spirited, and citizens of real worth.
John O. Stonum, a leading farmer and stockman of Lathrop Town- ship, and the owner of 160 acres of well improved land, was born in Ray County, June 26, 1876, the son of John and Elizabeth (Porter) Stonum. John Stonum and his wife were both natives of Missouri. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: Clarence, living in Ray County ; Lillie, the wife of George Robinson, Canadian County, Texas; Charles O .. retired farmer, living in Kansas City, Mo .; Benjamin, living in Caldwell County ; Ida, living with Benjamin; John O., the subject of this sketch; Norval W., living on the old home place, near Lathrop; and Archibald, living in Mexico on a plantation. Both Mr. and Mrs. John Stonum are deceased, and are buried in Clinton County.
John O. Stonum was reared on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. When he was 24 years of age his father assisted him in the purchase of his first piece of land. Mr. Stonum now owns one of the most attractive farms in the township. He is a prosperous farmer, and is a breeder of registered Duroc Jersey hogs.
In 1902 Mr. Stonum married Harriett M, Scott, a daughter of John A. and Margaret Scott. Mr. Scott is deceased, and his wife now resides in Liberty. They were the parents of three children, as follows: Mrs. Stonum; Lynn, employed by the Standard Oil Company at Lees Summit; and Charles, superintendent of a sugar factory in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. John O. Stonum have no children.
Mr. Stonum is a man who is highly esteemed in his community. He is an enterprising farmer and a valued citizen.
Emanuel S. Riley, well-known farmer and stockman of Lathrop Town- ship, was born Feb. 14, 1854, in Fentress County, Tennessee, the son of William and Elizabeth Riley. William Riley and his wife were natives of Tennessee. About 1865 they moved to Kentucky, where they lived the remainder of their lives. They are now deceased. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are deceased, with the exception of Emanuel S., the subject of this sketch.
Emanuel S. Riley spent his boyhood days on his father's farm in Kentucky, and attended the public schools. When he was 33 years of age, Mr. Riley came to Missouri, and settled in Caldwell County, near Kingston. He worked on a farm for four years, after which he rented a
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farm. In 1910 Mr. Riley purchased his present farm in Clinton County, which consists of 80 acres of well improved land. He has been successful in his work as a stockman, and is prominent throughout the county.
In 1874 Mr. Riley married Mary E. Huffaker, a native of Kentucky. Both Mr. and Mrs. Huffaker are deceased. To Emanuel S. and Mary E. (Huffaker) Riley eight children have been born, as follows: Schuyler, living in St. Joseph; Victoria, the wife of C. F. Leasman, Lathrop; John W., widower, living on the home place; Delia, the wife of G. K. Siever, living near Plattsburg; William, living at Agency; Benjamin H., at home; Hobert, at home; and Laura, deceased.
Mr. Riley served as a road overseer in Wayne County, Kentucky, for a number of years. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Riley is a reliable member of the community, and has the esteem of his fellow citizens.
Luther Neet Brawner, a successful and prominent business man of Clinton County, is a native of Missouri, born July 20, 1888, the son of Clifton and Anna (Dick) Brawner. Clifton Brawner was born Aug. 10, 1853, and his wife was born July 30, 1863. Mrs. Brawner was the daugh- ter of Luther Collier of Trenton. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Brawner were the parents of five children, as follows: Charles Leon, born May 3, 1884, residing in Trenton; A. D., born Jan. 25, 1890, agent for the Rock Island Railroad; Kitty Burdell, deceased; Hilda, born July 17, 1901, living in Lathrop; and Luther Neet, the subject of this sketch.
Luther Neet Brawner lived in Converse until he was 17 years of age, and attended the public schools there. He worked for a short time in a store there, and was later employed by the Santa Fe Railroad as a fireman, being located at Fort Madison, Iowa. After two years Mr. Brawner worked for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad in Colorado, re- maining there 14 months. He then was employed by the Santa Fe Rail- road as a telegrapher, which work he continued until 1912. Mr. Brawner then returned to Clinton County and farmed the old home place for a short time. In 1917 he started the serum business in Converse, having purchased the store of Mrs. Brazelton for his business. He later built his large plant, at a cost of $20,000.00. Mr. Brawner has built up a splendid business, and is very successful in his work.
On April 15, 1914, Mr. Brawner married Ruby Ann Loy, a daughter of William and Mollie Loy, natives of Clinton County. To Luther N. and
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Ruby (Loy) Brawner one child has been born, Ruth Anna, born Feb. 5, 1916.
Mr. Brawner is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Elks of Excelsior Springs. He also belong to the Knights of Pythias of Lathrop. Mr. and Mrs. Brawner are members of the Converse Chris- tian Church. Mr. Brawner takes a commendable interest in local affairs. He is progressive and enterprising, and one of the highly esteemed citi- zens of Clinton County.
Thomas Milton Brawner, for many years an enterprising farmer and stock raiser of Clinton County, owns 240 acres of well improved land. He is a native of this county, being born one and one-half miles from his present home; was born Oct. 17, 1848, the son of Jacob Neet and Eliza Jane Brawner. Jacob Neet Brawner was born near Lexington, Ky., and came to Missouri in 1835, settling in Clay County. His wife was born in Missouri. Mr. Brawner was married twice, and by his first marriage he was the father of one daughter. His second wife was Eliza Jane Brawner, and to this union 12 children were born, of whom Thomas Milton, the subject of this sketch, was third oldest. Jacob Neet Brawner died in 1870, and his wife died in 1878.
Thomas Milton Brawner lived on his father's farm until he was 19 years of age. He attended the district schools, after which he engaged in farming. His first farm consisted of 70 acres of land, upon which stood a log cabin. Mr. Brawner now owns 240 acres of land, and has one of the finest residences in the county, consisting of 10 rooms, and is modern throughout. Mr. Brawner is now living on his farm retired.
On Feb. 14, 1867, Thomas Milton Brawner married Susan D. Beery, a daughter of John A. and Mary Ann Beery, natives of Ohio, and pioneer settlers of Platte County. To Thomas Milton and Susan D. (Beery) Brawner nine children have been born, as follows: Ernest, a merchant, living in Holt; Paul, a telegrapher, living in Colorado Springs; Pearl, the wife of Reuben Rogers, living near Lathrop; Opal D., the wife of A. E. Gow, living in Jackson Township; Birch, a merchant, living at Converse; Norma E., the wife of Charles Evans, living near Converse; T. M., Jr., at home; and Gordon, living in Denver, Colo.
In 1892 Mr. Brawner was elected county judge on the Democratic ticket, which office he filled for four years. He also served as justice of the peace for six years.
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Mr. and Mrs. Brawner are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Brawner has been a successful farmer and a good citizen. He was ambi- tious and determined, and these qualities, added to his integrity, made possible the carrying out of his enterprises.
William Summerville McKee, a prominent farmer and stockman of Lathrop Township, and the owner of 240 acres of well improved land, is a member of an old pioneer family of Clinton County. He was born July 5, 1849, near Winchester, Va., the son of Joseph Robinson and Mariah (Sum- merville) McKee.
Joseph Robinson McKee and his wife were both natives of Virginia. They came to Missouri in 1855, and settled in Lafayette County. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: George A., living in Oak- wood; Florence, deceased, was the wife of Dr. Augustus Taylor; William S., the subject of this sketch; Theodore A., living in Oregon; Charles, deceased ; Nannie E., deceased; Alberta, the wife of Henry Burke, living in Kansas; James R .. living in Macon. Both Joseph R. McKee and wife are deceased, and are buried in the old Lathrop Cemetery. Mr. McKee died in 1906, at the age of 86 years, and his wife died the same year, at the age of 88 years. They had been married for 62 years.
William Summerville McKee was reared on his father's farm, in a log cabin, and received his education in the district schools. For a short time he lived in Illinois. He has always been engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns 240 acres of land, and he has a good residence and other farm buildings. Mr. McKee is one of the successful farmers of the township.
On May 25, 1876, William S. McKee married Sallie Virginia Rogers, a daughter of Newton and Martha Jane (Todd) Rogers, natives of Clai- borne County, Tennesee, who came to Platte County, Missouri, in 1843, and in 1846 moved to Clinton County. Mrs. McKee was born in a log cabin in Jackson Township, Clinton County, Feb. 17, 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers were the parents of 11 children, as follows: James C., deceased ; William Harrison, living in Oklahoma; David Henderson, deceased; John F., deceased; Emily M., the wife of Cassius C. Evans, living at Parnell ; Manda Elizabeth, deceased; Mrs. McKee; Wilma Green, deceased; Lucy Belle, deceased, was the wife of James Poston; Henry Everett, deceased ; and Newton Murphy, living in Bates County. Mr. Rogers died June 24, 1873, and his wife died June 14, 1896. They are buried at Barnesville.
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To William S. and Sallie V. (Rogers) McKee five children have been born, as follows: Newton Summerville, whose sketch appears in this volume; Quincy Rogers, the wife of Frank Young, living near Lathrop; Everett Claude, died in 1910, leaving a wife and three children; Ernest Y., living on the home place; and Frank Todd, living at home.
Mr. and Mrs. McKee are members of the Methodist Church. Mrs. McKee is a member of the Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society. Mr. McKee has planted corn on his farm every year since 1869. He has always taken unusual interest in his crops, and has been successful. Mr. and Mrs. McKee are highly esteemed citizens of their community, where they have lived for many years.
Birch Brawner, a well-known and successful merchant of Converse, is a native of Clinton County. He was born near Lathrop, Nov. 3, 1879, the son of Thomas Milton and Susan D. (Beery) Brawner. Thomas Mil- ton Brawner is a native of Clinton County. He has been a prominent farmer and stockman for many years, and is widely known. Mr. Braw- ner's father, Jacob Neet Brawner, settled in Missouri in 1835, coming here from Lexington, Ky., where she was born.
Thomas Milton and Susan D. (Beery) Brawner are the parents of nine children, as follows: Ernest, a merchant, Holt; Paul, telegrapher, living in Colorado Springs; Pearl, the wife of Reuben Rogers, living near Lathrop; Opal D., the wife of A. E. Gow, living in Jackson Township; Birch, the subject of this sketch; Norma E., the wife of Charles Evans, living near Converse; T. M., Jr., at home; and Gordon, living in Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brawner live on their farm of 240 acres, near Converse.
Birch Brawner was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools of Jackson Township and the Spaulding College of Kansas City, Mo. He then was employed as a telegraph operator until 1916, when he purchased a farm. Two years later Mr. Brawner sold his farm and moved to Converse, where he became engaged in the general merchandise business.
In 1904 Birch Brawner married Stella K. Brazenton, a daughter of R. S. and Mariam Brazenton. Mrs. Brawner was born in 1881, and is a native of Clinton County, and is one of the following children born to her parents: Effie Parsons, living near Converse; William R., living in Con- verse; Floyd, living near Converse; Martha, living in St. Joseph; and Stella K., Mrs. Brawner. To Birch and Stella (Brazenton) Brawner the
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following children have been born: Forest, Milton, Maxine, Paul, Howard, Merle, Glen, and Katherine.
Mr. Brawner belongs to the Masonic Lodge and is a member of the Christian Church. He is a public spirited and enterprising citizen, and the Brawner family are among the representative people of Clinton County.
Lloyd Brawner, an enterprising and reliable citizen of Clinton County, is a veteran of the World War. He was born May 25, 1888, in Clinton County, the son of John H. and Harriett (Holman) Brawner. John H. Brawner is a native of Clinton County, born Dec. 22, 1851. He has always farmed in this county and is well known. John H. Brawner and wife are the parents of eight children, as follows: Emma, the wife of George M. Brooks; Ruby, the wife of Andrew J. Caldwell; Walter N., living in Okla- homa; Lyzzette, the wife of G. B. Chenoweth; Willa Jane, the wife of W. H. Fagans, living in Texas; Lloyd, the subject of this sketch; Helen I., the wife of G. O. Lewis, living in Ray County ; and Don J., living in Kansas City.
Lloyd Brawner was reared on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Clinton County, and Lathrop High School. He then engaged in farming until the United States entered the World War, when he became a member of Company F, 356th Infantry, 89th Division. Mr. Brawner was sent to Camp Funston on Sept. 18, 1917, where he remained until May, 1918, when he was sent overseas, sailing from New York June 4, 1918. He landed in England and went from there to France. Mr. Brawner engaged in many important battles and drives, including St. Mihiel and the Argonne drive. He remained in France until Feb. 12, 1919, and was returned to the United States and was discharged from service March 17, 1919, at Louisville, Ky. Mr. Brawner then returned to his home in Clinton County, and the following September he became con- nected with the Brawner Serum Company of Converse. He now owns an interest in this company, which is a $25,000.00 investment. The Brawner Serum Company has a large volume of business, and is widely known throughout the country.
In May, 1914, Lloyd Brawner married Josephine A. Davis, a native of Clinton County. They have no children.
Mr. Brawner is a member of the Christian Church of Converse. He is a substantial young man, industrious and capable, who is making a suc- cess of his work.
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John H. Brawner, a successful farmer of Clinton County, and the owner of 300 acres of land, was born in Clinton County, Dec. 22, 1851. He spent his boyhood days on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He has always engaged in farming, and now owns one of the fine farms of the county. Mr. Brawner raises grain and bluegrass ex- clusively.
On Dec. 31, 1874, John H. Brawner married Harriett Holman, a daughter of George Walter and Willa Jane (Riley) Holman. The Holmans were natives of Missouri. Mrs. Brawner's grandfather, Benjamin Riley, was born in Kentucky, and established the first Baptist Church in Liberty, Mo., and was the pastor of this church for a number of years. Mr. Riley was married in 1818, after which he came to Clay County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Riley were the parents of the following children: Catherine, Lizzie, Sarah, Martha, Willa Jane Holman, Lou Ann, Miranda, John T., Clifton, Benjamin. The entire Riley family is now deceased, with the exception of Lou Ann, who is now 86 years old, and living in Savannah. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Holman were the parents of seven children.
To John H. and Harriett (Holman) Brawner eight children have been born, as follows: Emma, the wife of George M. Brooks; Ruby, the wife of Andrew J. Caldwell; Walter N., living in Oklahoma; Lyzzette, the wife of G. B. Chenoweth; Willa Jane, the wife of W. H. Fagans, living in Texas; Lloyd, living near Converse; Helen E., the wife of G. O. Lewis, living in Ray County ; Don J., living in Kansas City.
Mr. and Mrs. Brawner are members of the Christian Church, Mrs. Brawner being a prominent church worker. Mr. Brawner is known as an upright and honorable citizen of Clinton County.
Allen M. Hufft, a retired farmer of Clinton County, and the owner of 180 acres of land, the son of George and Elizabeth (Horton) Hufft, was born in Jackson Township, Clinton County, Jan. 19, 1847. George Hufft was the son of Joseph Hufft, one of the first settlers of Bates County, Missouri. George Hufft was born in Knox County, Tenn., and when a child his parents moved to Kentucky, where they lived for a short time. They later moved to Bates County, Missouri. George and Elizabeth (Hor- ton) Hufft were the parents of the following children: Hugh H .; Rebecca; Lizzie; Ellen; James, and Allen M., the subject of this sketch; W. T .; Nancy; David H., the father of Dr. Hufft, Clinton County; Sarah F .; George M .; and one child died in infancy. James and Allen M. were
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twins. The entire Hufft family is now deceased, with the exception of Allen M. Hufft, the subject of this sketch.
Allen M. Hufft has always lived in Missouri and has been engaged in general farming for many years, He has attained marked success as a farmer and stock raiser. Mr. Huff is now living retired on his farm near Lawson.
On June 13, 1867, Allen M. Hufft married Frances N. Sloan, a daugh- ter of John and Celia (Stephenson) Sloan, early settlers of Clay County. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan were natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respectively. They were the parents of two children: Mrs. Hufft; and Eleanor, de- ceased. Mrs. Sloan died many years ago, and Mr. Sloan was married a second time. To this union one daughter was born, Genevieve Sloan, now living in Colfax, Wash. To Allen M. and Frances (Sloan) Hufft four children were born, as follows: George M., deceased; J. S., deceased ; Leona, deceased; and Geneva R., the wife of William F. Anderson, farmer, Clinton County. The grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Hufft are Jewell Farris and Clarence A. Anderson, and they have one great-grandchild, Raymond Keith Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Hufft are members of the Christian Union Church. Mr. Hufft is well and favorably known in Clinton County and the Hufft family is highly regarded.
Thomas J. Williams, a substantial farmer and stockman of Clinton County, is one of the pioneers of the county. He was born in England, May 26, 1841, the son of Thomas and Emma Williams.
Thomas and Emma Williams were both born in England, and came to this country in 1851, bringing their family of six children with them. They settled on a farm in Illinois, where they lived during the remainder of their lives. Mr. Williams died March 18, 1873, and Mrs. Williams died March 11, 1878. They are both buried in Illinois.
Thomas J. Williams grew up on his father's farm in Illinois, and attended the district schools. He remained in Illinois until he was 22 years of age, then going to California, where he remained for three years. Mr. Williams then returned to Illinois, and in 1870 moved to Missouri and settled on a farm near Lathrop, in Clinton County. His first farm was rented land, and during the winters of 1871, 1872, and 1873, Mr. Williams taught school In 1882 Mr. Williams moved to his present farm, where he now owns 320 acres of well improved land, and has been one of the suc- cessful farmers and stockmen of the county.
THOMAS J. WILLIAMS AND FAMILY
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In 1871 Mr. Williams married Miss Mary O. Starboard, a native of Illinois. Mrs. Williams' parents were natives of Maine, and early settlers of Illinois. To Thomas J. and Mary (Starboard) Williams seven children were born, as follows: Julia L., at home; James Ernest, living in Cald- well County; Emma Gertrude, at home; Franklin Marion, living in Cald- well County; Clarence Harry, living in DeKalb County; Mervin Dewitt, Lathrop Township, Clinton County ; and Ralph Waldo, on home place.
Thomas J. Williams has served as school director for a number of years. He is a member of the Deer Creek Church. Mr. Williams is a man of integrity and industry, and the family are reliable citizens of the community.
Charles H. and James Arthur Evans, well-known and successful farmers and stockmen of Clinton County, are sons of William J. and Carrie (Gow) Evans. Charles H. Evans was born Jan. 18, 1877, and James Arthur Evans was born Nov. 9, 1878.
William J. Evans was born in Clinton County, Aug. 29, 1848, the son of James W. and Eliza (Hoggard) Evans. James W. Evans was born in Dorchester County, Maryland, Sept. 7, 1814, the son of Aaron and Sarah (Woodards) Evans. James W. Evans' grandfather was of Scotch descent, and his grandmother came from Wales, her name being Phoebe Evans. James W. Evans had several brothers and sisters, but all died young. He learned the coach trimming trade and worked at it in Baltimore, Louis- ville, Richmond, and Lynchburg. On Feb. 8, 1844, James W. Evans mar- ried Eliza Hoggard, and to this union three children were born, as follows: William J .; John H., deceased; Mary Frances, the widow of Frank Collins, living in Lathrop. Mr. Evans died Feb. 26, 1883, and his wife, Eliza (Hoggard) Evans, died in 1911, at the age of 84 years. She was the daughter of Elisha and Winifred Hoggard.
William J. Evans was reared near Haynesville, on his father's farm, and attended the district schools. At the age of 13 years he learned the harness-making trade, which he worked at until he was 26 years of age. He then engaged in farming and stock raising in Clinton County. Mr. Evans married Carrie Gow, a native of Clay County and to this union six children were born, as follows: Charles H., subject of this sketch; James A., whose name also appears at the head of this sketch ; Stroeter, a farmer, Clinton County; Susie May, the wife of W. N. Brawner, living in Okla- homa; William W., agent for the Standard Oil Company, Lathrop; and Mary A., the wife of James M. Eames, farmer, living near Converse. Mr.
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