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Frederick Miller Thomson died May 8, 1897, and was the first to be buried in Cowgill Cemetery. For a number of years he had served as justice of the peace and township collector. Mr. Thomson also served as postmaster of Cowgill under President Cleveland's administration. Mrs. Thomson is a staunch Democrat. Her husband was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a charter member of the Christian Church, of which he was deacon. Mr. Thomson was industrious, earnest and sincere. He merited the high regard in which he was held by the community.
Charles W. Trumbo, the widely known superintendent of the county home for the poor, was born Nov. 2, 1888, in New York Township, Cald- well County, and is the son of Jacob and Capitola Trumbo.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Trumbo are now living in New York Township, Caldwell County, where they own a farm. They are the parents of the following children: Charles W., the subject of this sketch; Laura Brown, Kingston; Electa J., Cox; Floyd, married Florence Wigger, Kingston Township; Florence M., deceased; and Hildred, deceased.
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Charles W. Trumbo has spent his entire life in Caldwell County. He attended the public schools, after which he engaged in farming. Mr. Trumbo has been superintendent of the county home for the poor for the past two years. The farm contains 220 acres of well improved land, and Mr. Trumbo specializes in the breeding of Poland China hogs and high grade cattle. There are 14 inmates of the home, among them being Mrs. Hattie Clampit, who has been living in the home for 22 years. She is now 78 years of age.
On May 14, 1907, Mr. Trumbo married Georgia L. Bryson, the daugh- ter of L. A. Bryson, a native of Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Trumbo is one of the following children: Mattie B. Bruner; Georgia Trumbo; Luta A., living in Fort Worth, Texas; Arthur B .; and Maud, deceased. To Charles W. and Georgia L. (Bryson) Trumbo four children have been born, as follows: Louis H .; Arthur L .; Jewell F .; and one child died in infancy.
Mr. Trumbo is a Republican and Mrs. Trumbo is a member of the Christian Church. He is one of the highly esteemed and prominent men of the community.
J. T. Boyd, a well known farmer and stockman of Breckenridge Township, was born Jan. 15, 1854, in Newbern, Ind., and is the son of Thomas and Jane (Taggart) Boyd.
Both Thomas and Jane (Taggart) Boyd were natives of Ireland. They came to this country after their marriage and settled in New York City for one year, then west to Cincinnati, for seven years, they then went to Newbern, Ind., where they remained until 1868; then they moved to Missouri and settled in Breckenridge Township, Caldwell County. Mr. Boyd engaged in farming and stock raising. He died at the age of 70 years, and Mrs. Boyd is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd were the par- ents of the following children: Robert, deceased; Henry, deceased; Wil- liam, deceased; J. T., the subject of this sketch; and Maggie, the wife of Joseph Hershberger died in 1900.
J. T. Boyd received his education in Indiana in the district schools, and also attended Crab Apple School in Breckenridge Township. He came to Missouri with his parents in 1868, and has always been a farmer and carpenter. He owns 40 acres of land one-half mile west of Brecken- ridge and it is well improved. Mr. Boyd raises a good grade of cattle and does general farming.
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On May 1, 1888, Mr. Boyd married Christine King, a daughter of William and Frances (Barth) King, both natives of Germany, and the parents of the following children: Mrs. Boyd; John, living in Idaho; and Melvin, deceased. To J. T. and Christine (King) Boyd two children have been born, as follows: Mable Reynolds, living east of Breckenridge; and Hazel Fair, living three and one-half miles northwest of Breckenridge.
Mr. Boyd is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church, and is a highly respected citizen of Caldwell County.
J. L. Morgan, a substantial farmer and stockman of Mirabile Town- ship, was born in Washington County, Pa., Nov. 14, 1860, the son of John and Margaret (Thompson) Morgan.
John and Margaret (Thompson) Morgan were both natives of Wash- ington County, Pa., where they spent their entire lives. Mr. Morgan freighted over the Allegheny Mountains in the early days from Pough- keepsie, N. Y., to Baltimore, Md. Later, he followed the blacksmith trade. Mr. Morgan died in 1884 from typhoid fever and his wife died two weeks later from the same sickness. They are buried in Washington County, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were the parents of four children, of whom two are now living, as follows: J. L., the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Jennie Cummings, Washington County, Pa.
J. L. Morgan was reared and educated in Pennsylvania. He began life working with his father in the blacksmith shop, which he followed for ' 14 years there. Mr. Morgan came to Missouri in 1901, and engaged in farming and also operated a grocery store in Hamilton for two years, after which he came to Mirabile and engaged in the hardware business. He remained there for 11 years and then sold his business to M. D. Sloan in 1920. Mr. Morgan then purchased his present farm of 150 acres in Mirabile Township, which is located one-half mile north of Mirabile. He carries on general farming and is a breeder of high grade stock.
On April 19, 1888, Mr. Morgan married Ella M. Matchett, a daughter of John N. and Mary J. (McFarland) Matchett, both natives of Washing- ton County, Pa. The Matchett family came to Missouri in 1888 and settled near Kingston in Mirabile Township. Mr. Matchett died June 19, 1915, and his widow now resides in Kingston and is 86 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Matchett were the parents of the following children: Edgar N., farmer and stockman, Mirabile Township, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; William and Ida, twins, the former living in Kingston Town- ship, and the latter deceased; Mrs. Morgan; and Harper, living near
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Kingston. To J. L. and Ella M. (Matchett) Morgan five children have been born, as follows: Mary Elma, died at age of 4 years; Lee, the wife of Roy White, Rockford Township; John, further mention of whom is made below; Luella, clerk in the Farmers Bank of Mirabile; and Alice, student in the Mirabile Consolidated High School. John Morgan entered the Army during the World War on Aug. 25, 1918, and was sent to Camp Bowie, Texas, where he remained until the signing of the armistice. He was discharged Feb. 25, 1919.
Mr. Morgan is a Republican. He has served as director of the Farm- ers' Bank of Mirabile and is a charter stock holder. Mr. Morgan is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Kingston, and belongs to the Presby- terian Church. He is a reliable man and one of the progressive and highly esteemed citizens of Caldwell County.
J. T. Johnson, a prominent farmer and stockman of Breckenridge Township, and the owner of 200 acres of well improved land, was born on the farm where he now resides, and is the son of William and Mary M. (Baker) Johnson. He was born Dec. 20, 1870.
William Johnson and his wife were both natives of Fayette County, Pa. Mr. Johnson was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted from Pennsylvania when he was a young man. He served throughout the war and later, in 1868, he and his wife came west and settled in Caldwell County, near the town of Breckenridge, where their son J. T. Johnson now lives. Mr. Johnson purchased 40 acres of land first and later bought more. He became a well known farmer and stockman of Breckenridge Township, but lost his eyesight by accident, being struck in the eye by a nail he was driving. Mr. Johnson was blind during the remainder of his life, and died in 1885. His wife died several years later and they are buried in the Guffy Cemetery. Mr. Johnson learned the shoemaker's trade in Pennsylvania but did not work at it after coming to Caldwell County. His son still has some of his father's tools in his possession. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had seven children, as follows: Mrs. Robert Bogan, Breck- enridge Township; Mrs. Ava Arnold, Lathrop; Rebecca Arnold, Creigh- ton; J. T., the subject of this sketch; Minnie Sadler, Breckenridge Town- ship; William, Breckenridge Township; and Richard, living near Deigh- ton, Kan.
J. T. Johnson has spent his entire life in Breckenridge Township. He received his education in the Turkey Creek District School. After his father's health failed, Mr. Johnson was obliged to help with the farming
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and drove a team when he was too young to hold the plow. When he was 20 years of age, he began working for the Burlington Railroad in Nebraska, remaining there for one and one-half years. He then returned to the old home farm and purchased 40 acres from the heirs of the prop- erty, later buying the remainder of the homestead. Mr. Johnson now owns a fine farm, well improved, and he carries on general farming and stock raising. His farm is located four miles straight south of Brecken- ridge. Mr. Johnson is a breeder of high grade stock and has a good farm.
On July 24, 1886, Mr. Johnson married Amy Proffit, a native of Cald- well County, and the daughter of Andrew Proffit, a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and a pioneer settler of Caldwell County. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have three children, as follows: Esmond, a graduate of Breckenridge High School, now a student in the University of Kansas at Lawrence, Kan., where he is studying electrical engineering; Glenys, a graduate of Breckenridge High School and Chillicothe Business College, now employed by the Stark Nursery, Louisiana, Mo .; and Ernest, a student in Brecken- ridge High School. Esmond Johnson took his first year of engineering in the School of Engineering in Milwaukee, Wis.
Mr. Johnson has always been a Democrat. He has served as school director and road overseer. The Johnsons are members of the United Brethren Church of Grand View, and are highly respected citizens of Breckenridge Township.
R. W. McBeath, an enterprising young merchant of Kerr, Mirabile Township, is a veteran of the World War. He was born July 21, 1892, in Kidder Township, Caldwell County, two and one-half miles north of Kerr, and is the son of J. K. and Elvia (Hudson) McBeath.
J. K. McBeath is a native of Wayne County, Ky., and his wife was born in Ohio. Mr. McBeath came to Missouri with his parents in 1858, driving through with ox teams and wagons, and settling in Kingston Township, Caldwell County. His father, Robert McBeath, was killed by bushwhackers during the Civil War near Kingston. Mr. McBeath is en- gaged in farming and stock raising in Kidder Township, Caldwell County, and is a representative citizen of his community. Mr. and Mrs. McBeath had three children, as follows: Melvin, at home; Edna, died in 1918 at the age of 29 years; and R. W., the subject of this sketch.
R. W. McBeath was reared on his father's farm and received his edu- cation in the public and high schools. He was graduated from Kidder
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Institute in the class of 1914, and then taught school for two years, after which he attended Missouri Wesleyan College for two years. During the World War, Mr. McBeath enlisted on April 26, 1918, and trained at Camp Funston. He sailed from New York June 3, 1918, and landed in Liverpool, England, on June 16th. On Aug. 1, 1918, Mr. McBeath went into the front line during the Saint Mihiel drive and from there to the Meuse Argonne front. He served in Headquarters Company, 356th Infantry, Signal Platoon, 89th Division, and was wounded Nov. 10, 1918, by shrap- nel, having part of a shell pass through the muscle of his right arm. Mr. McBeath was in the hospital for 11 weeks and returned to the United States as a casual March 26, 1919, landing in New York on the Levithian April 2. He was discharged at Camp Taylor, April 24, 1919, and returned home. His arm is still disabled to some extent.
In 1919, Mr. McBeath engaged in the general merchandise business in Kerr, where he is now located. He carries a complete line of dry goods, shoes, groceries, hardware, etc., and is building up a splendid business.
On June 8, 1919, Mr. McBeath married Bessie L. Burges, of Cameron, and they have one child, Winifred E. McBeath.
Mr. McBeath is a member of the American Legion, Elmer Ellis Post, No. 33, Cameron. He is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. McBeath is a dependable citizen of his community and has many friends.
J. I. Elliott, a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 240 acres of well improved land, was born near Greencastle, Putnam County, Ind., May 14, 1872, and is the son of Benjamin Franklin and Anna (Storm) Elliott.
Benjamin Franklin Elliott was born in Kentucky and came to Indiana when he was a young man. His wife was born in Indiana. The Elliott family came to Missouri in 1879 and settled on a farm near Holden. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are now residing in Warrensburg. They are the par- ents of the following children: William, Johnson County; Mary, the wife of Harry Long, Warrensburg; J. I., the subject of this sketch; Joseph, Nevada; D. C., Independence; Ella, the wife of Andrew Arnold, living in California; May, the wife of Ed Adams, Johnson County; Lulu, the wife of Charles Wicker, living in Missouri; Arthur, teacher, Fredonia, Kans .; and seven children deceased.
J. I. Elliott received his education in the public schools and Holden High School, from which he was graduated in 1892. He then attended
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the State Normal School in Warrensburg, after which he taught school for 18 years: Mr. Elliott taught in Johnson County and in Cass County. At the time he resigned, he was receiving the largest salary ever paid any rural teacher in Johnson County. In 1913, Mr. Elliott gave up teach- ing and engaged in the mercantile business in Polo, where he remained until 1917. He traded his business for his present farm in Mirabile Town- ship, which is one of the finest stock farms of the county. Mr. Elliott makes a specialty of registered Aberdeen-Angus cattle and Hampshire hogs. He owns one of the finest bulls in the country, "Eglington," No. 163380. During the 1922 fair in Hamilton, Mr. Elliott took first premium on an Aberdeen-Angus calf.
In April, 1895, Mr. Elliott married Pearl Butler, a native of Cass County, and the daughter of Lewis and Margaret (Cate) Butler, the for- mer a native of old Georgetown, Pettis County, and the latter a native of Tennessee. Lewis Butler was the son of Fabius Milton Butler, native of North Carolina and pioneer settler of Missouri. Mrs. Elliott has the following brothers and sisters: Alberta, the wife of J. A. Nixon, Okla .; Estelle D., the wife of Joseph Pool, of Oklahoma; Jackson, living in Okla- homa; William, Easton, Pa .; E. Mose, Oklahoma City, Okla .; and Fabius Milton, Seattle, Wash. Lewis Butler was a veteran of the Civil War, having served with Company D, 45th Volunteer Missouri Infantry. To J. I. and Pearl (Butler) Elliott two children have been born, as follows: Frank, World War veteran, having served with the Navy, and now in a Government Hospital in Denver, Colo .; and Wesley, student in Mirabile Consolidated High School.
Mr. Elliott is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a public spirited man and one of the prominent citizens of Cald- well County.
Dan C. Stoffle, a substantial farmer and stockman of Rockford Township, and the owner of 100 acres of well improved land, was born on the farm where he now resides, Nov. 29, 1863, and is the son of Morgan and Barbra Stoffle.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Stoffle were natives of Virginia and are both now deceased. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: Jacob, deceased; Owen, living in Idaho; Mary Alice, deceased; P. S., living in Idaho; William, living in Idaho; Dan C., the subject of this sketch; Perry C., living in Idaho; and Jessie B., living in Idaho.
Dan C. Stoffle has always lived on the same farm in Rockford Town- ship. He received his education in the Mound school house near the Stoffle farm. Mr. Stoffle is engaged in general farming and is a breeder
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of high grade stock. His land is well improved with a good residence and other buildings.
In 1888, Mr. Stoffle married Emma Funk, a native of Clinton County. They have six children, as follows: Alma Ensign, living in Cameron; Ethel Parks, living in Seattle,, Wash .; Jewell; Opal Manley, Denver, Colo .; Valois, Denver, Colo .; and Bryan, living at home. Jewell Stoffle is a veteran of the World War. He served with the 110th Engineers Corps, 35th Division, and took part in several important battles of the war, and was wounded and gassed. He was in the service for almost two years, and is now at home.
Mr. Stoffle is a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World. Mr. Stoffle is among the progressive farmers and stockmen of Rockford Town- ship, where his name has always stood for enterprise, industry and integrity.
Henry C. Conrad, a retired farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, is a prominent pioneer of the county. He was born Oct. 21, 1859, in Ken- tucky, the son of J. M. and Nancy (Darrough) Conrad.
J. M. Conrad was a native of Kentucky, and the son of William Con- rad, who was born Dec. 6, 1797, and died March 13, 1882. William Con- rad's wife was born Jan. 27, 1799, and died Oct. 27, 1882. William Conrad started out in life as a tanner, but later became a minister and preached for 66 years. J. M. Conrad died May 25, 1873, and his wife, Nancy (Dar- rough) Conrad, died Oct. 31, 1873. They were the parents of the follow- ing children: Emma, deceased; Jefferson D., deceased; Mrs. Sidney Esk- ridge, deceased; Edgar, living in Covington, Ky .; A. W., living in Dry Ridge, Ky .; and H. C., the subject of this sketch.
Henry C. Conrad was reared in Kentucky and attended the district schools. He then engaged in the grocery business at Williamstown, Ky., remaining there until 1886, when he moved to Missouri and settled on the Bowman farm, located just north of Hamilton. Mr. Conrad has owned several farms throughout the county, and has been very successful in stock raising. In January, 1919, he sold his farm, and is now living re- tired in Hamilton. Mr. Conrad owned a farm of 360 acres of well improved land, and was a breeder of fine stock. He was also in the horse and mule business for years in connection with his farm work. When he sold his last farm, he sold the land for $155.00 per acre, which he had paid $48.50 for. His stock sale, at the time of his retirement, amounted to $15,000.00, being the largest sale held in this county. The farm was sold to W. T Hackett.
H. C. CONRAD, SR.
MRS. H. C. CONRAD, SR.
THE H. C. CONRAD FAMILY
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THE OLD H. C. CONRAD HOME PLACE
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On Oct. 11, 1882, Henry C. Conrad was married to Miss Mary Webb, a native of Williamstown, Ky. She is a daughter of William F. and Eliza- beth (Redd) Webb. William F. Webb was born Oct. 3, 1828, and died at Williamstown, Ky., March 10, 1906. His wife was born Jan. 3, 1838, and died at Williamstown, Ky., Oct. 26, 1893. William F. Webb was one of a family of eight children born to his parents, who were natives of North Carolina, and early settlers in Kentucky. He spent his life in Kentucky, where, during his active business career, he was an extensive stock buyer and also bought tobacco. William F. Webb and wife were the parents of the following children: John, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; James W., a banker at Williamstown, Ky .; Mrs. Conrad, of this sketch; Joseph F., died In Texas; George S., a tobacco dealer in Kentucky; Stephen, a merchant at Williamstown, Ky .; Charles W., a Pullman conductor in Texas; and Holly W., who for a number of years was clerk of the court in Grant County, Kentucky.
To Henry C. Conrad and wife were born the following children: Webb, a mail clerk, living in Hamilton, married Stella Oldfield; Floyd, engaged in the dry goods business in Williamstown, Ky., married Eula Renaker; Clyde, married Lila DeShon, of Kidder, living near St. Joseph, in a modern home; Dr. H. C., veterinary surgeon, of Polo, married Verna Kenne, a daughter of Marshall Kenna, whose history appears in this volume; J. D., connected with The First National Bank of Hamilton, married Ruth Rails- bach, June 8, 1921; and Coline, at home. J. D. Conrad is a veteran of the World War, having enlisted in the aviation service. While in camp he contracted influenza, and was later discharged and returned home.
Henry C. Conrad is among the highly respected and dependable citi- zens of Caldwell County, where he has many friends.
J. T. Earl is a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and a native of Breckenridge Township. He was born on the farm where he now lives Oct. 18, 1856, and is the son of James and Martha D. (An- derson) Earl.
James Earl was born Sept. 25, 1797, and died at the age of 85 years, in 1882. His wife was born in Indiana in 1822 and died in 1871, at the age of 51 years. Mr. and Mrs. Earl were the parents of two children, as follows: Mrs. Mary E. Sergent, who died in 1922; and J. T., the subject of this sketch.
J. T. Earl has spent his entire life in Breckenridge Township, with the exception of two years which he spent in Hutchinson, Kan. He re-
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ceived his education in the district schools and has always engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Earl owns a well improved farm in Breck- enridge Township, and is a well known breeder of high grade stock.
On March 23, 1880, Mr. Earl married Minerva Dye, a native of Mis- souri, and the daughter of Martin Dye. Mr. Dye was born in Ohio, June 2, 1818, and died in 1896. His wife was born in Virginia Feb. 27, 1845, and died in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Dye were the parents of the following children: Andrew, deceased; Lue, the wife of Austin J. Bryan; Eva, de- ceased ; Mrs. Earl; Sherman, living in Oklahoma; Emma, deceased; Grant, living in Lock Springs; Will, living in Richmond; John, deceased; and Jim, living in Oklahoma. To J. T. and Minerva (Dye) Earl, the following children have been born: Lottie, deceased; Lulu, deceased; Floyd W .; Zelma, deceased; Orville, living in Illinois; Virgil; Leta, the wife of Paul Moore, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cloren Arthur, at home.
Mr. Earl is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and they rank among the substantial citizens of Breckenridge Township.
J. H. Hall, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 2,500 acres of well improved land in the county, is a native of Tennessee. He was born Dec. 19, 1864, and is the son of J. H. and Minerva (Dawson) Hall.
Both J. H. Hall, Sr., and his wife were natives of eastern Tennessee, where they spent their entire lives. They are now deceased and are buried in Mt. Arie Cemetery, Hamlin County, Tenn. They were the par- ents of 15 children, as follows: Martha, the wife of Morris O'Neil, Ten- nessee; Siller, the wife of Dave Burnett, Tennessee; Sally, the wife of James Sikes, Tennessee; Alice, the wife of Daniel Evans, Texas; Elisha, living in Missouri; Elbert, living near Breckenridge; J. H., the subject of this sketch; Alexander, living in Tennessee; and Joseph, living in Ten- nessee. The other four children are deceased. Mr. Hall was a Civil War veteran, having served in the Union Army.
J. H. Hall spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Tennessee, and received his education in the district schools. He came to Missouri in 1889, and settled in Polk County, where he remained for 18 months, after which he moved to Breckenridge. Mr. Hall worked for Nick Trosper chopping wood for forty cents per day. He later rented land which he operated for 15 years. He then purchased a farm of 120 acres in Livings- ton County, and later added 120 acres in Daviess County, 326 in another
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part of Daviess County, until he is now the owner of 2,500 acres of land. Mr. Hall recently purchased a fine home in Breckenridge, which is the best and most attractive residence in Caldwell County. He is a prominent stockman and carries on general farming. Mr. Hall feeds about 500 head of cattle each year, and is a breeder of Poland-China and Duroc Jersey hogs. He ships 700 hogs per year and has shipped as many as 1,000 a year.
Mr. Hall was married Jan. 1, 1888, to Elizabeth McCoy, a native of Tennessee, where she was reared and educated. To J. H. and Elizabeth (McCoy) Hall eight children have been born: Benjamin, deceased; Ber- nie, married Alta Bogan, living on the home place; Jauneta, the wife of Spencer Bothwell, Breckenridge Township, Caldwell County; Nina, de- ceased; Gay, married Hildred Smith; Teddie, living at home; and two children died in infancy.
Mr. Hall has always been a Republican. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, No. 334, Breckenridge, and belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. Hall is one of the stockholders in the Exchange Bank of Breckenridge and is among the leading and representative citizens of Caldwell County.
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