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Stephen P. Hicks was reared on his father's farm, in Caldwell County, and attended the district schools. He has always followed farming and stock raising and has been successful. Mr. Hicks' farm, in Gomar Town- ship, is well improved, and he carries a good grade of stock.
On Jan. 21, 1886, Mr. Hicks married Laura Cormana, the daughter of John and Mary Ann (McFall) Cormana, both natives of Kentucky. The Cormana family came to Missouri in 1855 and settled on a farm
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south of Hamilton, on what was originally the Bradley farm. They were the parents of the following children: Carrie, the widow of Andrew Kelly, Kansas City; John J., living in Washington; Mary Belle, the widow of Charles W. Bethel, living in Washington; Mrs. Hicks ; William T., living in Harrington, Wash. Mr. Cormana died June 26, 1901, and his wife died April 19, 1884. To Stephen P. and Laura (Cormana) Hicks six children have been born, as follows: Lucy Fay, born Jan. 15, 1887, the wife of Ollie Kinne, farmer, in Gomar Township; Virgil B., born Oct. 14, 1890, living in Kansas; Hazel Carrie, died at the age of two and one-half years; Orville B., born March 12, 1895, died July 22, 1902; Harold Stephen, born Feb. 10, 1897, farmer ; and Dale Emerson, born Nov. 22, 1901, at home.
Mr. Hicks is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Hamilton and has passed through all the chairs of both the subordinate and encampment. His wife is a member of the Rebecca Lodge. Mr. Hicks is a dependable citizen and a worthy representative of Caldwell County's pioneer families.
H. B. McIntyre, retired, has been a leading citizen of Plattsburg for many years. He was born July 29, 1853, in Ashland, Ky., the son of Alex- ander and Mary J. (Jones) McIntyre. Alexander McIntyre was born in Scotland, and came to the United States when a young man, settling in Ohio. He became a hardware merchant there, and was successful. Mr. McIntyre retired a short time before his death in 1881. His wife died in 1911. To Alexander and Mary J. (Jones) McIntyre eight children were born, as follows: Julia, deceased; John W., deceased; Alexander, Jr., de- ceased; H. B., the subject of this sketch; Kate S., living in Plattsburg; George B., deceased; Mollie, deceased; and Robert, deceased.
H. B. McIntyre was reared in Ohio and received his education there. He then engaged in the hardware business with his father until 1874, when he came to Missouri, settling in Plattsburg. Mr. McIntyre went into the hotel business in 1890, operating the Laclede Hotel, which was located on the corner now occupied by the present Laclede Hotel. The first hotel was a frame structure, which burned Nov. 4, 1906. Mr. Mc- Intyre then bought the present hotel, which is of brick structure, and modern throughout. He operated the hotel until 1920, when he retired. Mr. McIntyre now resides in Plattsburg.
On Dec. 1, 1879, H. B. McIntyre married Frances Young, a daughter of John H. and Eliza (Tilley) Young, early settlers of Missouri. To this union three children were born, as follows: Katie B., the wife of Newton
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M. Tabb, residing in Kansas City; Georgia B., deceased; and Oscar Odd, a well-known writer, married Mabel Small, and resides in New York City.
Mr. H. B. McIntyre's first wife died several years ago, and he later married Tena Duncan, a daughter of Joe and M. Duncan, natives of Missouri.
Mr. McIntyre is a Democrat. He is one of the successful men of affairs of Plattsburg and Clinton County.
Enos E. Boutwell, deceased, was a prominent farmer of Caldwell County for many years, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born July 29, 1842, in New York, the son of Martin and Betsy Boutwell.
Enos E. Boutwell was reared in New York state and attended the district schools. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the artillery, where he served for one year before being wounded. After his discharge, Mr. Boutwell enlisted in the 13th New York Cavalry, and served with that outfit until the close of the war. He was in the army of the Potomac and was engaged in many important battles of the war.
On Aug. 29, 1866, Mr. Boutwell married Nettie Smith, a native of Pittsburg, Vt. Mrs. Boutwell moved to New York with her parents when she was five years of age. The Boutwells remained in New York state until 1867, then coming to Missouri and settling on land now known as the New York settlement. They remained there for about 30 years, after which they moved to their farm near Hamilton, in Gomer Township, where Mrs. Boutwell now resides. Mr. Boutwell was a carpenter by trade, but always followed farming and stock raising. The farm con- sists of 220 acres of well improved land, and Mr. Boutwell was successful with his farm work. He died Jan. 5, 1921, and is buried in the New York Cemetery.
To Enos E. and Nettie (Smith) Boutwell seven children were born, as follows: Chauncey; Clara, deceased, the wife of M. Barrett; Orson; Zelma, died in infancy; Forrest; Ettie; and Glenn. Chauncey married Nora Spangler, and they have one daughter, Tacile. They also reared two adopted children: Frances, the wife of Will Ceisler, Kansas City; and Lester, also living in Kansas City. Orsin Boutwell was married Dec. 25, 1896, to Ada Brant, and they have three children: Clarence, Beulah, and Dorothy. Orsin Boutwell is a merchant at Columbia. Forrest Bout- well married Lulu Snyder, the daughter of Neal Snyder of Kidder, and they have two children, George and Harrison. Ettie Boutwell married Walter Bryant, of Hamilton, and they have two children, Irwin and Walter
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E. Bryant. Glenn Boutwell married Winnie Connor, the daughter of Levi Connor, and they live on the Boutwell farm.
Mr. Boutwell was a man who stood well in the esteem of his neigh- bors and fellow citizens.
Levi B. Connor, a proseperous farmer and stockman of Gomer Town- ship, was born Aug. 28, 1859, in New Hampshire, the son of Cornelius D. and Lodenia M. (Barrett) Dole Connor.
Cornelius D. Connor was a native of Ireland, born in County Kerry, near the Lakes of Killarney, Oct. 31, 1824, and before coming to the United States his name was O'Connor. He came to America when he was 25 years old, in 1849, and settled in New Hampshire, where he remained until 1868. Shortly after coming to America, Mr. Connor married Lodenia M. (Barrett) Dole, the widow of Nathan Dole and the mother of Freeman Dole, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Cornelius D. and Lodenia M. (Barrett) Dole Connor the following children were born: Dennis M .; Mary, deceased; Lura A., deceased; John H., living east of Hamilton; Levi, the subject of this sketch; and C. A., living south of Pleasant Ridge. To the mother's first marriage were born the following children: Freeman Dole, Gomar Township; Hiram Dole, deceased; and Jane, deceased. After coming to Missouri in 1868, the Connor family lived on a farm of 160 acres, which is now part of the Levi Connor farm. Cornelius D. Connor was a successful farmer and stockman during his entire life and was one of the pioneer builders of Caldwell County. He was always interested in the betterment of his community, and was an excellent citizen. He died March 1, 1904, at the age of 77 years, and his wife died Dec. 1, 1901, being about 75 years of age.
Levi B. Connor has always lived on the same farm in Gomer Town- ship, Caldwell County, and has followed farming and stock raising all his life. He carries high-grade stock and has a modern farm and equipment. Mr. Connor is known throughout the county as a breeder of good cattle.
On Oct. 28, 1886, Mr. Connor married Sarah Granville, at Topeka, Kan. She is the daughter of John and Katherine (Gilmartin) Granville, the former a native of England, and the latter of Ireland. Mr. Gran- ville came to America when he was 14 years of age, and his wife came when she was eight years old. Mr. and Mrs. Granville were the parents of the following children: Sarah E. Connor; Mrs. Mary Clark, Kansas City; Margaret, Kansas City; John H., California; Charles, deceased; Andrew, deceased; Loretta, deceased; Edward, California; Walter, de-
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ceased ; Madeline, the wife of M. Citerly, California; and Adeline Gordon, California.
In 1870 the Granville family moved from New York to Topeka, Kan., where they remained until 1887. They then moved to California. Both parents are now deceased. To Levi B. and Sarah (Granville) Connor two children have been born, as follows: Winifred L., the wife of Glen W. Boutwell, Hamilton; and Mary Adeline, now a teacher of English in the Hamilton High School. Miss Connor is a graduate of Warrensburg Normal School, Chicago University, and the University of Missouri.
Mr. Connor is one of the progressive and enterprising citizens of Caldwell County and has many friends.
Hugh Smylie, a retired farmer and stockman of Caldwell County and a veteran of the Civil War, is a prominent citizen of the township in which he lives. He was born July 12, 1834, in Harrison County, Ohio, the son of William and Rachael (Borland) Smylie. Mr. and Mrs. Smylie were the parents of 12 children, all of whom are now deceased except Hugh, the subject of this sketch.
Hugh Smylie was reared on his father's farm, in Harrison County, Ohio, and attended the district schools. After completing his education he engaged in farming on land near Cadiz, Ohio, where he remained until the outbreak of the Civil War. Mr. Smylie enlisted in August, 1862, and served throughout the war with the 98th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He took part in many important battles of the war and was with Sherman in the march to the sea. He was among those who passed in review before the President at the close of the war in Washington, D. C. Mr. Smylie was discharged in Cleveland, Ohio, in June, 1865, and then returned to his farm, where he remained until 1883, when he moved to Caldwell County, Missouri, and purchased 80 acres of land one-fourth mile east of Hamilton. Mr. Smylie became a successful farmer and was a breeder of high-grade stock. His son, J. V., is now operating his place, but Mr. Smylie is still active and takes great interest in his farm.
In March, 1866, Mr. Smylie married Abigal Hines, and to this union three children were born, as follows: J. V., living on the home place; Lloyd W., deceased ; and Willa, at home. J. V. Smylie married Ida Keeney. Mrs. Hugh Smylie died in March, 1910, and is buried in the Hamilton Cemetery.
Mr. Smylie is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic Post of Hamilton. The regiment in which Mr. Smylie served had a reunion 50
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years after the time they left camp. The reunion was held in Ohio on the same spot which they camped 50 years ago, and of 1,000 men in the original outfit only 100 were present at the reunion. Mr. Smylie attended the reunion. He is a reliable citizen, and was able to build up a successful farming business by his integrity and progressive methods.
Mr. Smylie and the family are members of the Presbyterian Church.
M. M. Glick, a well-known retired farmer of Caldwell County, was born April 23, 1852, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, the son of Aaron and Lusinda (Brentlinger) Glick.
Aaron Glick was born in Ohio, June 4, 1821, and his wife was also a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born Nov. 21, 1821. They were mar- ried Nov. 15, 1840, and later moved to Bartholomew County, Indiana, where Mr. Glick engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1869 the Glick family moved to Georgetown, Ill., where Mr. and Mrs. Glick spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Glick died Sept. 24, 1900, and his wife died Oct. 16, 1897. They were the parents of the following children: Nathaniel, born Dec. 8, 1841, died March 1, 1846; Noah, born Sept. 14, 1843, died in Breckenridge, Sept. 17, 1911; Catherine, born Oct. 9, 1845, the wife of J. P. Goodner, Indiana; Aaron, born Feb. 27, 1848; Jonathan, born Feb. 23, 1850, died August, 1921; M. M., the subject of this sketch ; Erasmus, born Nov. 18, 1854; Luther, born March 9, 1857; and Malissa, born Feb. 4, 1860, the wife of Silas Gillespie, Georgetown, Ill.
Noah Glick was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, and moved to Bar- tholomew County, Indiana, with his parents, and from there to Illinois in 1868. He was a prominent teacher of Indiana and Illinois for many years, and in the fall of 1874 moved to Breckenridge, where he owned a farm until the time of his death in 1911.
Rev. Jonathan Glick was born at Columbus, Ind., Feb. 23, 1850, and died Aug. 29, 1921, at Georgetown, Ill., where he had resided since 1917. He was a prominent Methodist Episcopal minister and was educated at DePauw University, Illinois Wesleyan College and the Garrett Biblical Institute. He was recognized as a profound scholar and an able minister and held several important pastorates.
M. M. Glick spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Indiana and moved to Illinois in 1869. He received his education in the public schools of Illinois and Indiana, after which he engaged in farming. Mr. Glick lived on the home place until 1890, when he moved to Missouri and settled on a farm in Caldwell County, where he now lives. His original purchase
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of land consisted of 89 acres, but he owned 240 acres at the time of his retirement. Mr. Glick now rents his land and is residing in a beautiful home on the outskirts of Hamilton.
On Sept. 8, 1891, Mr. Glick married Eva Alice Morgan, a native of Chandlersville, Ohio, born Oct. 20, 1861. Mrs. Glick was a school teacher for a number of years before her marriage and taught in five different states. She died Sept. 4, 1919, and is buried in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Glick had three children, as follows: Rev. Curtin Morgan, born Dec. 10, 1892, a graduate of Princeton University, and now pastor of the church at Lock Springs ; Perry Aaron, born Dec. 21, 1895, was graduated in 1922 from Illinois University with the M. A. degree, and now teaching in Ari- zona University; and Anna Lucile, born Sept. 28, 1905, will be graduated from Hamilton High School in 1923.
Mr. Glick is a member of the Presbyterian Church, as also was Mrs. Glick. The entire Glick family has always been interested in church work and are active church workers. Mr. Glick is one of the substantial and highly respected citizens of Caldwell County.
Marshall B. Kinne, a leading farmer and stockman of Gomer Town- ship, and the owner of 280 acres of well improved land, was born March 26, 1867, in Niagara County, New York, the son of Jason and Mary Kinne, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.
Marshall B. Kinne was reared on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Hamilton. He then attended the Spaulding Commercial School of Kansas City. Mr. Kinne has always followed farming and stock raising and has met with marked success in the breeding of regis- tered Percheron horses. He is now improving his land with a modern bungalow, which will cost about $7,000. Mr. Kinne owns a fine stock farm and is among the efficient farmers of the township.
Mr. Kinne was married Oct. 21, 1890, to Stella Edwards, the daughter of Soloman and Zerilda (Hale) Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were the parents of the following children: Granville Dennis, dean of the Uni- versity of Missouri, now in England with his son, who won a scholarship at Oxford University ; Stella, now Mrs. Kinne, the subject of this sketch; Mitchell, a high school teacher in Cody, Neb .; Benjamin, a minister, also has charge of one of the Penny stores in Nevada; Laura, the wife of Jesse Diddle, living on the old home place in New York Township; and Lena, the wife of Henry Streeter, living near Hamilton. To Marshall B. and Stella (Edwards) Kinne three children have been born, as follows: Efton
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S., born July 23, 1891; Verna, born March 13, 1893, the wife of Henry C. Conrad, Polo; and Fina J., born Jan. 15, 1895, married Lewis Royer. Dr. and Mrs. Conrad have one child, Verna Jean, born Dec. 5, 1921, and Mr. and Mrs. Fina Kinne have one son, Don LeRoy, born Feb. 26, 1921.
Marshall B. Kinne is a stockholder in the First National Bank of Hamilton. He is a man of industry and ability who has made a success of his work.
Jason Kinne, pioneer settler of Caldwell County, and a prominent farmer and stockman for many years of Gomer Township, was born May 18, 1838, in Oneida County, New York. He is the son of Robert B. and Angeline (Humiston) Kinne.
Robert B. Kinne was born in Oneida County, New York, in 1908, and his wife was born Sept. 8, 1814, in the same county. They came to Cald- well County in 1868, and settled on a farm there. Mr. Kinne died Sept. 9, 1885, and his wife died June 12, 1883. They were the parents of the following children: Jay, died in infancy ; Jason, the subject of this sketch ; Ira; Sarah Ann, and Esther J.
Jason Kinne spent his boyhood in New York State and received his education in the district schools there. He lived in Niagara County, New York, until 1868, when he moved to Caldwell County, where he has since lived on a farm in Gomer Township. Mr. Kinne has been a leading farmer for many years, and is well known throughout the county. His son, Burton Kinne, now operates his farm.
On July 31, 1864, Mr. Kinne married Miss Mary C. Kinne, daughter of Rufus W. Kinne, a native of Allegheny County, New York. To Jason and Mary C. (Kinne) Kinne seven children were born, as follows: Theresa, born June 24, 1865; Marshall B., born March 26, 1867, Caldwell County, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Maynard Jason, born March 15, 1870; Ira R., born March 12, 1873, a sketch of whom appears with that of his father-in-law, Mr. Gibson; Bertha and Burton, twins, born Aug. 4, 1878; Bertha died April 4, 1879, and Burton lives on the home place with his father; and Ollie E., born April 23, 1884. Mrs. Jason Kinne died Feb. 6, 1898, and is buried in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton.
Burton Kinne was married May 15, 1904, to Miss Sylvia S. Gibson, and to this union five children have been born, as follows: Luella Grace, born March 7, 1910; Robert G., born April 13, 1912; Metta E., and Retta V., twins, born Jan. 30, 1914; and Edna M., born April 2, 1919.
JASON KINNE
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Jason Kinne's farm is one of the finest and best improved stock farms in Caldwell County. Mr. Kinne has served as clerk and school director for a number of years, and as justice of the peace in his township. He is one of the interesting pioneers of Caldwell County, where he is a highly respected citizen. Mr. Kinne is a member of the M. E. Church.
Ira R. Kinne, known throughout Caldwell County as a prosperous farmer and stockman, is a member of one of Caldwell County's prominent pioneer families. He was born March 12, 1873, in Caldwell County, the son of Jason and Mary C (Kinne) Kinne, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.
Ira R. Kinne spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools of Hamilton. He has always engaged in farming and stock raising and is successful. The Kinne farm contains 200 acres of well improved land and is among the finest stock farms in the county. Mr. Kinne's farm is just across the road from that of his father.
On Feb. 22, 1899, Mr. Kinne married Bertha E. Gibson, a native of Caldwell County, and the daughter of Fred C. and Eunice C. (Dodge) Gibson, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Ira R. and Bertha E. (Gibson) Kinne three children have been born, as follows: Owen, born March 21, 1900, a graduate of Hamilton High School, now at home; Nina E., born Sept. 30, 1906; and Lena, born Aug. 31, 1908.
Mr. Kinne is a progressive and enterprising citizen, and the entire Kinne family are representative people of Caldwell County.
Walter Edwards, a prominent farmer and stockman of Gomer Town- ship, was born Nov. 27, 1850, in Needingworth, Huntingdon County, Eng- land, the son of Jabez and Rebecca (Harvey) Edwards.
Jabez Edwards was born July 1, 1835, in England, and his wife was also a native of England, born March 10, 1837. The Edwards family came to the United States in 1858 and remained in New York until 1866, after which they settled in Caldwell County on a farm of 40 acres. Mr. Edwards became a well-known farmer and stockman of New York Town- ship, where he owned 130 acres of land. Mr. Edwards died Aug. 23, 1910, and his wife died Nov. 4, 1915. They are buried in New York Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were the parents of the following children: Walter, the subject of this sketch ; Herbert, born Sept. 13, 1859, deceased ; Jeanette, born Aug. 25, 1861, the wife of George W. Filson, living in Kansas; John K., born June 26, 1863, living in Colorado Springs, Colo .; William, born
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Oct. 31, 1865, living in Washington; Mary Elizabeth, born April 8, 1867, the wife of Archie Dustin, Cameron; Frank, born Nov. 2, 1870, living in Colorado ; Jerusha, born Oct. 31, 1873, the wife of Charles Jones, Nebraska ; Harvey, born June 13, 1876, living in Washington; George, born May 21, 1879, living in New York Township; and Alfred, born July 26, 1882, living in New York Township.
Walter Edwards was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He has always followed farming and stock raising and has been successful. He has carried a good grade of cattle and is known throughout the county as a reliable farmer. Mr. Edwards' farm is well improved and contains a comfortable home. It is located in Gomer Township, near Hamilton.
Mr. Edwards married Miss Annie L. Kinne, and they have one child, Olive L., born March 19, 1888, now the wife of Albert E. Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have one son, Clarse A., born Oct. 31, 1918.
Mr. Edwards is a reliable man and one of the progressive and highly esteemed citizens of his community.
Freeman Dole and his son, Frank H. Dole, are well-known farmers and stockmen of Caldwell County. Freeman Dole was born June 10, 1843, in New Hampshire, the son of Nathan Dole.
Nathan Dole died in 1845, when his son, Freeman, was but two years old. His wife, Lodemia (Barrett) Dole, later married C. D. Connor, and they came to Missouri in 1868, when Freeman, the subject of this sketch, was 25 years of age.
Freeman Dole received his education in the district schools of New Hampshire. After coming to Missouri, he followed farming and stock raising. He has lived on his present farm, in Gomer Township, since 1869. Mr. Dole raises Holstein cattle and Spotted Poland-China hogs. He uses modern methods in his farming, and is widely known as an ener- getic and progressive farmer.
On Nov. 15, 1871, Freeman Dole married Sarah M. Till, the daughter of John T. Till, a native of Massachusetts, and a pioneer of Caldwell County. To this union three children were born, as follows: Frank H., living on the home place; Edith L., the wife of M. A. Reynolds, Denver, Colo .; and Freeman, deceased.
Frank H. Dole and his father are in partnership. The Dole farm contains about 200 acres of land and is located about five and one-half miles from Hamilton. Frank H. Dole married Maude M. Till, the daughter
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of John Till, of Braymer. To Frank H. and Maude M. (Till) Dole five children were born, as follows: Clarence R., born Dec. 5, 1906; Eva R., born Oct. 17, 1910; Gertrude Eleanor, born April 2, 1913; John Freeman, born March 30, 1915; and Frances Edith, born May 27, 1919. Mrs. Frank H. Dole died June 12, 1920.
Freeman and Frank H. Dole are good farmers and excellent citizens of Caldwell County.
John Samuel Shaney, prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and well-known business man of Nettleton, was born Aug. 29, 1870, in Missouri, and is the son of John and Margaret (Aucker) Shaney.
John Shaney was a native of Pennsylvania and a pioneer settler of Grundy County, where he settled many years ago. He was married in Grundy County about 68. years ago to Margaret Aucker, and to this union the following children were born: Sarah, born Nov. 4, 1860, deceased; Mary, born July 4, 1867, the wife of Robert Barnett; Alice, born April 7, 1864, the wife of Rev. Charles Webster; Maria Jane, born March 7, 1866, the wife of Benton Barnett; William H., born July 24, 1868, living near Laredo; John S., the subject of this sketch; and Perry, born July 8, 1873, deceased. Mr. Shaney was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted from Chillicothe. He died in September, 1873, and Mrs. Shaney died Jan. 14, 1915, at the age of 79 years. She is buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Shaney were members of the Christian Church, and were highly respected members of their community.
John Samuel Shaney went to live with an uncle, John Thomas Martin, when he was 14 years of age. He received his education in the district schools, and then worked out on a farm for $13 per month for Charles Schultz. Mr. Shaney remained with Mr. Schultz for about three years, and then engaged in farming for himself. He now owns a good farm of 80 acres, which is located in Gomer Township, near Nettleton. Mr. Shaney carries on general farming and is also a breeder of high-grade stock.
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