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John M. Dewalt has always been a Republican. He and the family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Cameron and he is a substan- tial citizen of Caldwell County.
C. F. Kerr, retired farmer of Mirabile Township, is a member of one of Caldwell County's pioneer families. He was born in Wayne County, Ky., Oct. 28, 1838, and is the son of James and Catherine (Simpson) Kerr.
James Kerr was a native of Kentucky and his wife was born in South Carolina. The Kerr family moved to Missouri in 1858 and settled in Mirabile Township, Caldwell County, on a farm two miles south of C. F. Kerr's present location. James Kerr was a prominent farmer and stock- man for many years and owned one of the finest stock farms in the town- ship. He died in 1860 and his wife died in 1882. They are buried four miles west of Kingston in the family burying ground. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr had four children, all of whom are now deceased, except C. F., the young- est and the subject of this sketch.
C. F. Kerr has always been a farmer and stockman. He lived in Kentucky until 1858 when his family moved to Caldwell County. Mr. Kerr has always handled a good grade of cattle and is known through- out the county as a progressive and reliable farmer. His farm is located just east of the old town of Far West, and was originally the Whitmer farm. The residence was built in 1857 by John Whitmer, Mr. Kerr's father-in-law, who was one of the earliest settlers of this section. Mr. Whitmer was born in Pennsylvania and moved to New York when he was
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a young man and from there to Missouri. The Kerr farm is an unusually attractive old farm house and is surrounded by locust trees set out many years ago by Mr. Whitmer. Lumber for the house was hauled from Lexington.
On Sept. 6, 1882, Mr. Kerr married Sarah E. Whitmer, a widow and the mother of two children: Ella, living with Mr. Kerr; and John E., who died Aug. 5, 1921. John E. married Stella Smith, also deceased, and they were the parents of three children, as follows: Nathan E., Ethel E .; and Constance married Guy Burdick and lives near Polo, and the other two children, Nathan and Ethel, reside with Mr. Kerr. Mrs. Kerr died June 14, 1922.
Mr. Kerr is a Democrat. He is the only living charter member of the Kingston Lodge No. 118, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Kerr has been a Mason since 1860, and is a member of the Royal Arch Mason Chapter of Hamil- ton. He is esteemed as an able citizen of Caldwell County with high ideals.
Herbert William Connor, a successful farmer and stockman of Gomer Township, is a native of the township in which he lives. He was born Aug. 30, 1882, the son of John and Luzetta (Hill) Connor.
John Connor was born Aug. 31, 1852, in New Hampshire, the son of Cornelius Connor, a native of Ireland. At the age of 12 years, John Con- nor came to Missouri with his parents. He had three brothers, as fol- lows: Dennis, Levi, and Cornelius. On Sept. 15, 1882, John Connor mar- ried Luzetta Hill, the daughter of Greenberry Hill, pioneer settler of Cald- well County. Mr. Hill came from Tennessee to Missouri, and became a leading farmer of New York Township, Caldwell County, where he lived until the time of his death, being 84 years of age. Mrs. Hill died in May, 1901, and her husband died in 1911. They are buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. John Connor were the parents of the following children: Herbert W., the subject of this sketch; Effie, deceased ; Emma Maude; Pearl, the wife of Harley Keeney, Hamilton; Ernest; and Harold, at home. Mr. Connor owns 480 acres of well-improved land, and is among the prominent stockmen of Caldwell County. His farm is modern and contains a fine residence. Mr. Connor has always been known as a breeder of high-grade stock.
Herbert William Connor spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools. He then located in Hamilton, and later went to Cameron, where he remained for a short time. Mr. Connor now operates a farm of 200 acres in Gomer Township, which is
JOHN CONNOR
MRS. JOHN CONNOR
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located across the road from the farm of his father. He has been un- usually successful in the breeding of good cattle, and is well known throughout the county.
Mr. Connor was married Nov. 18, 1909, to Miss Nora B. Railsback, the daughter of Daniel and Mary E. (Black) Railsback. Daniel Railsback is a native of Kentucky, and an early settler of Daviess County, where he has lived since he was a small boy. Mr. and Mrs. Railsback have three children, as follows: Mrs. Connor; Nitha, the wife of Ott Pearse, Cald- well County; and John, at home. To Herbert W. and Nora (Railsback) Connor two children have been born, as follows: Lloyd Dean, born April 30, 1911; and Pauline, born July 13, 1913.
Mr. and Mrs. Connor are members of the Christian Church, of Hamil- ton. Mr. Connor is a reliable citizen, and has built up a successful farming business by his integrity and progressive methods.
Ellis Burns, who is successfully operating a general merchandise store in Mirabile, is a native of Illinois. He was born Jan. 2, 1886, in Menard County, Illinois, the son of Robert N. and Mary (Brewer) Burns.
Robert N. Burns was born in Kentucky, and his wife was a native of Illinois. He died Oct. 27, 1892, and his wife died March 12, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Burns were the parents of three children, as follows: Harry, living in Ray County ; Ellis, the subject of this sketch; and Carrie, the wife of Ellis Linville, living south of Polo, in Ray County.
Ellis Burns was reared in Illinois, where his father owned a farm. He received his education in the public and high schools of Illinois, after which he engaged in farming. In 1904 Mr. Burns came to Missouri and located in Caldwell County, near Polo, where he operated a farm. He remained there until April, 1922, when he moved to Mirabile, where he now operates a general merchandise store. Mr. Burns carries a complete line of dry goods, groceries, shoes, etc. He has a fine store, and is doing a nice business.
On May 17, 1911, Mr. Burns married Ethel Henderson, a native of Clinton County, and the daughter of George H. Henderson, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Burns have one child, Robert Burns.
Mr. Burns is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 232, of Polo, and also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Mirabile. He is a member of the Baptist Church of Polo, and is well and favorably known throughout Caldwell County.
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Sidney D. Frost, one of the well known breeders of pure bred Ohio Improved Chester hogs (O. I. C.), was born on the place where he now resides April 5, 1871, and is the son of L. L. and Mary J. (Allen) Frost, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.
Sidney D. Frost has always lived on the same farm, which is located one mile north of Mirabile. It is among the finest stock farms of Cald- well County. Mr. Frost received his education in the public schools and Kidder Institute. He was graduated from the University of Missouri, where he took the agricultural course. Mr. Frost then taught school for ten years, but at the same time was interested in the breeding of pure bred stock with his father. In 1905 he engaged in the breeding of Ohio Improved Chester hogs. His herd is known as the Spring Grove Herd, and his boar, O. K. Mikado the Second, No. 41345 O. I. C., was Grand Champion boar at the Kansas State Fair at Hutchinson in 1913, and Trump, No. 38713, was Grand Champion boar at the Inter-State Fair at St. Joseph in 1914. He won the Grand Champion prize at St. Joseph for six years. Frost Harriett, No. 72909, was Grand Champion of O. I. C. Show at Atlanta, Ga., in 1918. Mr. Frost has exhibited his stock at Atlanta, Ga., for two years and in Topeka, Kan., for three years, one year at Hutchinson, Kan., nine years in St. Joseph, three years in Hamilton, and has never come home without prizes. He ships his hogs to Canada and Mexico and throughout 33 states. Mr. Frost has about 300 hogs on hand all the time. He has been president of the O. I. C. Swine Breeders Association for one year and a member of the board of trustees of the association for 12 years. Mr. Frost is one of the well known experts on hog breeding of the county, and is frequently called upon concerning tech- nical points in hog breeding. He was a witness before the Federal Trade Commission at Cleveland, Ohio, on a case involving the distinction between breed of hogs, and this case is now pending in the United States Court. Mr. Frost also carries on general farming in connection with his hog breeding.
On May 23, 1905, Mr. Frost married Susie B. Knoch, a native of Cald- well County, born near Kidder, and the daughter of John and Eliza Jane (Parker) Knoch. Mr. Knoch was a native of Pennsylvania, born near Johnstown, and his wife was born in Caldwell County, the daughter of Captain Harry Parker. Mr. Knoch came to Caldwell County in 1843 and spent the remainder of his life in Kidder and Cameron. Both Mr. and Mrs. Knoch are deceased.
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Sidney D. Frost has been identified with the Republican party, and has been a member of the Republican County Committee for 26 years. He has served in the Legislature during the 42nd and 46th sessions of the General Assembly during the sessions of 1903 and 1911. He served on the Committee of Education during the 42nd and 46th sessions, and held second place on the Life Insurance Committee and second place on the Roads and Highway Committees. Mr. Frost was a Taft delegate to the Republican Convention in Chicago, Ill., in 1912, and has been a delegate to a number of State Conventions, since he was 21 years of age. He was one of the organizers of the North Missouri Fair Association at Hamilton and has served as vice-president since its organization in 1918. Mr. Frost is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 118, Kingston and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 174, Mirabile. He is a substantial citizen and an excellent farmer.
The Frost family came to the new world when Charles the Second became king. They settled in Massachusetts near Ludlow, and are one of the old American families. The Frosts came to Missouri in 1868, mak- ing the trip by horse and wagon. One of the old horses used on the trip was stolen by members of the James boys, but was returned. The Frost family have always been valuable citizens of Caldwell County and are upholders of high standards.
W. K. Strope, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Mirabile Town- ship, was born Dec. 13, 1855, on the farm where he now resides in a log house which stood between his residence and barns. He is the son of Daniel and Nancy (Parker) Strope.
Daniel Strope was a native of New York, born in 1830, and the son of George Strope. George Strope, also a native of New York, served dur- ing the War of 1812. He moved his family to Missouri in about 1838 and settled first in Clinton County, but later moved to Mirabile Township, Caldwell County. The Strope family settled on the farm now owned by W. K., the subject of this sketch. George Strope died in 1880 and is buried in Plumb Creek Cemetery, and his wife died the same year. Mr. Strope was 90 years old and his wife was 86 years of age. Their son, Daniel Strope, was a soldier in the Northern Army during the Civil War. He was in Captain Johnson's Company of home guards and was killed Sept. 16, 1861, in the battle of Blue Mills. His wife later married and moved to Cameron. She is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Strope had four
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children, of whom two are now living, as follows: W. K., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Elizabeth Battle, Lathrop.
W. K. Strope has spent practically his entire life on the same farm in Mirabile Township, and has always followed farming and stock raising. He owns 160 acres of well improved land and his farm is modern and well equipped. Mr. Strope raises high grade stock and is known through- out the county as a reliable farmer. He does his trading at Cameron.
On Nov. 28, 1878, Mr. Strope married Virginia Brenneman, a native of Virginia, and the daughter of Martin and Susanna (Berry) Brenneman, both natives of Virginia. The Brenneman family came to Missouri after the Civil War. Both Mr. and Mrs. Brenneman are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Strope have four children, as follows: George, Topeka, Kan .; Luther, at home; Minnie, the wife of J. B. Gordon, living near Tirney ; and Jessie E., the wife of W. S. Henderson, Johnson County.
Mr. Strope is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has an extensive acquaintance in Caldwell County and is a highly respected citizen.
Edgar G. Matchett, a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 160 acres of well improved land in Mirabile Township, was born June 12, 1869, near Burgettstown, Washington County, Pa. He is the son of John N. and Mary J. (McFarland) Matchett.
John N. Matchett was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and is also a native of the same county. They were both reared near Can- dor, Pa., and were of Scotch Irish descent. The Matchett family came to Missouri in 1888 and settled in Mirabile Township, where Mr, Mat- chett became a successful farmer. He died June 19, 1915, and his widow now resides in Kingston Township, Caldwell County, and is 86 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Matchett were the parents of the following children: William and Ida, twins, the former living in Kingston Township, and the latter is deceased; Ella, the wife of James Lawrence Morgan, Mirabile; Edgar G., the subject of this sketch; and Harper, who lives in Kingston Township.
Edgar G. Matchett was reared in Pennsylvania and received his edu- cation in the public schools there. He has followed farming and stock raising all his life, and has been successful. Mr. Matchett lived in Hamil- ton Township for a number of years, and traded his farm there for his present one in the spring of 1915. His farm is five miles from Kingston on the Kingston and Pattonsburg road. Mr. Matchett raises Shorthorn cattle and Spotted Poland China hogs.
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Mr. Matchett was married Oct. 9, 1895, to Hettie Morris, a native of Wayne County, Ky., and the daughter of David and Belle (Rogers) Morris, both natives of Kentucky and now deceased. They spent their lives in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Morris had five children, as follows: Mrs. Eliza White, widow, living in Shawnee, Okla .; Nora, married Riley Correll, of Kentucky, and she is deceased; Dr. Buchanan, Stanford, Ky .; Mrs. Mat- chett; and Mrs. Elizabeth Christman, a widow, living near Danville, Ky. To Edgar G. and Hettie (Morris) Matchett two children have been born, as follows: Opal Katherine, the wife of James White, Rockford Town- ship, Caldwell County; and John Clarence Fulton, at home.
Mr. Matchett is a democrat and at present is the Democratic commit- teeman from Mirabile Township and has served as collector of Mirabile Township for two terms. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and belongs to the Presbyterian Church, as does Mrs. Mat- chett also. Mr. Matchett is a good farmer and an excellent citizen of Caldwell County.
Frank M. Williams, a progressive farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, was born Jan. 24, 1881, near Lathrop, and is the son of T. J. and Mary Orcelia (Starboard) Williams.
T. J. and Mary Orcelia (Starboard) Williams were early settlers of Missouri, coming here in 1870. Mr. Williams was born in England and his wife is a native of Illinois. They are both living in Clinton County, where Mr. Williams is engaged in farming. They are the parents of the following children: Vernie, at home; Ernest, a farmer and stockman, Rockford Township, Caldwell County; Emma, at home; Frank M., the sub- ject of this sketch; Clarence, living near Cameron; and Mervin, living near Lathrop; and Ralph, at home.
Frank M. Williams was reared on his father's farm in Clinton County and attended the public schools. He also attended Kidder Institute, from which he was graduated in the class of 1903. Mr. Williams then taught school for four years, after which he engaged in farming and stock rais- ing in Clinton County. In 1914 he moved to Caldwell County and settled on his farm of 280 acres in Mirabile Township. The Williams farm is two and one-half miles from Mirabile and four and one-half miles from Kingston. It is among the finest and most modern stock farms in the county and contains a nice eight-room residence and good farm buildings. Mr. Williams built a stock barn in 1920, which is 60x64 feet and a tile silo with a capacity of 155 tons. There is also an old log cabin on the
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place, which was built before the Civil War. Mr. Williams is an extensive feeder of cattle and is a breeder of Poland China pure bred hogs, all eli- gible to registration. A great deal of Mr. Williams' stock is registered. He raises about 250 head of hogs each year and now has 260 head on hand. Mr. Williams is a successful farmer and stockman. Mrs. Williams raises pure bred Buff-Orphington chickens and now has about 300 on hand.
On March 4, 1909, Mr. Williams married Helen Garvin a native of Clinton County, and the daughter of I. J. Garvin, of Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have five children, as follows: Mary Catherine; Francis; Eleanor; Ruth; and Ernestine.
Mr. Williams is a Republican but is an independent voter. He is a member of the Christian Church, and is among Caldwell County's repre- sentative citizens.
Thomas S. Virtue, a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 280 acres of well improved land, was born Jan. 17, 1873, near Burgettstown, Pa., the son of Thomas and Rachael (Vance) Virtue.
Thomas Virtue was a native of Pennsylvania, as also was his wife. He moved to Kentucky when he was a boy with his parents and settled on a farm near the Lincoln home near Louisville. After his marriage, Mr. Virtue lived in Pennsylvania until 1889, when he came to Missouri, mak- ing the trip by rail. He settled on a farm in Caldwell County, which was located in Mirabile Township, and engaged in farming and stock raising until the time of his death in 1912. He was 79 years of age and his wife died in 1921 at the age of 80 years. She is buried in Los Angeles, Calif., and Mr. Virtue is buried in Mirabile. Mr. and Mrs. Virtue were the par- ents of the following children: James, died in 1920, Mirabile Township; Ella, the wife of William Orr, Kingston Township, Caldwell County; ; Thomas S., the subject of this sketch; Daisy, the wife of John Sims, Los Angeles, Calif .; Maud, lives in Hamilton; and Wiley, living near Hamilton.
Thomas S. Virtue was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He began farming on rented land in Caldwell County, and in 1896 purchased a farm of 60 acres in Mirabile Township. Mr. Virtue later traded that for 220 acres, which he sold in 1919. He owns the old Paxton farm, which is known all over the county as one of the old slave plantations, used before the Civil War. There is an old burying ground on the place, probably used as a cemetery for slaves during the early days. Mr. Virtue has improved the land with modern farm build-
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ings and there is a good residence on the place. Mr. Virtue is a success- ful breeder of Shorthorn cattle and raises Duroc Jersey and Spotted Poland China hogs. The Virtue residence is a mile and three-quarters from Mirabile and is built on an elevation, enabling one to view the towns of Mirabile, Hamilton, Kingston, Polo, Cameron and Kidder from the roof of the dwelling.
On Feb. 26, 1896, Mr. Virtue married Lulu Brazelton, a native of Mirabile, and the daughter of W. A. and Sarah Jane (Cheshier) Brazel- ton, natives of Tennessee. The Brazeltons came to Caldwell County before the Civil War, driving with oxen. Mr. Brazelton was a miller and helped build the mill at Mirabile. He died in Trenton and his wife died in Mira- bile. Mrs. Virtue was one of 13 children, nine of whom are living. To Thomas S. and Lulu (Brazelton) Virtue five children have been born, as follows: W. D., a graduate of Missouri University, now an electrical engineer with the Denver Gas and Electric Company, Denver, Colo .; Hugh Lee, farmer, Kingston; John, student in Missouri State University, liv- ing at home; Neil, at home; and Bennie, attending the local school. W. D. Virtue served in the Students Army Training School during the World War, and Hugh Lee was with the Naval Aviation Corps.
Mr. Virtue is a Republican, and is a member of the Woodmen of the World. He is an enterprising man and one of the dependable citizens of . Caldwell County.
R. J. Adams, known throughout Breckenridge Township as a success- ful farmer, and stockman, is the owner of 395 acres of well improved land. He was born in New York Township, Caldwell County, Nov. 4, 1871, and is the son of S. A. and Agnes L. (Coles) Adams.
S. A. Adams was a native of New York and his wife was born in Indiana. Mr. Adams came from New York to Illinois when he was a young man, and later came to Missouri in 1866, settling in New York Township, Caldwell County. He purchased land there and became a prosperous farmer. Mr. Adams died in 1880, and his wife died several years later. They are both buried in Hopewell Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Adams were the parents of four sons, two of whom are now living: Charles W., Baker, Ore .; and R. J., the subject of this sketch.
When R. J. Adams was nine years old his father died. He received his education in the district schools of New York Township and has always been a farmer. Mr. Adams came to Breckenridge Township in 1904 and purchased 220 acres of land. He now owns 395 acres, and is among the
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leading farmers and stockmen of the county. Mr. Adams carries on gen- eral farming, stock raising, and is also an extensive feeder.
On April 3, 1901, Mr. Adams married Nary Ramsey, a native of Gomer Township, Caldwell County, and the daughter of M. W. Ramsey, a resident of Breckenridge. Mr. Ramsey is a native of Greenbrier County, W. Va., and his wife was born in Missouri. Her maiden name was Sarah Kessinger. To R. J. and Nary (Ramsey) Adams three children have been born, as follows: Wilbur W., attending school; Evelyn Mae; and Hazel Roberta.
Mr. Adams is a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, No. 334, Breckenridge and the Modern Woodmen of America. Both Mr. and Mrs. Adams are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Adams is one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County, and is well known for his integrity.
Frederick Miller Thomson, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born Jan. 10, 1844, on the farm where he spent his entire life, in Lincoln Township, the son of Allen H. and Susan (Miller) Thomson.
Allen H. Thomson was a native of Kentucky, born April 12, 1812. He came to Missouri when he was a young man, in 1833, and became a leading farmer of Caldwell County. He settled on the farm in Lincoln Township, now owned by R. A. Thomson, son of the subject of this sketch. Allen H. Thompson owned 480 acres of land, all of which he improved. He was a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. He died May 2, 1853, and his wife died in 1888. They are buried in Thomson Cemetery, Ray County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Thomson were the parents of the following children: Hattie, deceased, was the wife of William Carroll; Elizabeth H., deceased; Joseph, deceased; Frederick Miller, the subject of this sketch; Agnes, deceased; Mary C., deceased; Belitha, deceased; and William S., deceased.
Frederick Miller Thomson grew up on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. During the Civil War he enlisted in the 3rd Missouri Infantry, 1st Brigade, and took part in many important battles. Mr. Thomson was taken prisoner and confined at Camp Chase. He was liberated at the close of the war. At the time of his death, Mr. Thomson was a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County. He was a well-known breeder of Gallaway cattle, hogs, horses and mules. He owned 360 acres of good farm land, a fine residence and other buildings.
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The Thomson farm is now operated by one of Mr. Thomson's sons, R. Allen Thomson.
On May 8, 1872, Mr. Thomson married Miss Mary A. Thomson, a native of Lincoln Township, Caldwell County, born Jan. 5, 1844, and the daughter of Richard S. and Mary (Wild) Thomson, both natives of Ken- tucky. Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Thomson were the parents of 10 children, as follows : Mrs. Thomson; William H., retired, Ray County; Joseph, farmer, Oklahoma; Betty Elizabeth, deceased; Allen, farmer, Idaho; C. W., farmer, Cowgill; Simpson, farmer, Millville; Susan, living in Mill- ville; Laura, the widow of Tilford Jones, living in Georgia; and Harry K., Braymer. Mr. Richard S. Thomson was a successsful farmer of Mis- souri, owning 500 acres of land. He was also an extensive stockman. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a Democrat. The Thomsons were members of the Christian Church. Mr. Thomson died Sept. 19, 1903, and his wife died in August, 1898. They are buried in Wild Cemetery, Ray County. To Frederick Miller and Mary A. (Thomson) Thomson five children were born, as follows: Sidney F., born Aug. 14, 1873, cashier of The First National Bank of Cowgill; Samuel M., born Dec. 3, 1875, living in Cowgill; Ella, born Nov. 1, 1877, the wife of E. M. McCray, farmer, Cowgill; Crosby, born March 21, 1880, living in Cowgill; and R. Allen, born Sept. 7, 1882, farming the home place.
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