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Louis F. Blacketer was appointed postmaster under President Taft's administration, and served from 1912 to 1916 .. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Braymer, Mo., and the Scottish Rite at Santa Fe, N. M., and Commandery at Chillicothe, Mo. The entire Blacketer family are identified with the Republican party. Mr. Blacketer is a progressive and enterprising citizen and one of the leading business men of Caldwell County.
William S. Hewitt, owner of the electric light plant of Braymer, as well as the ice plant there, is a prominent and successful business man of Caldwell County. He was born Nov. 16, 1864, in Randolph County, Indi- ana, the son of Philip and Susan (Clevenger) Hewitt.
Philip Hewitt was a native of Ross County, Ohio. He was born in 1838, and came to Missouri in 1879, settling on a farm in Holt County. Mr. Hewitt owned 160 acres of well improved land and was a widely known breeder of high-grade stock. He died September, 1910, and is buried in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Mrs. Hewitt, a native of Ran- dolph County, Indiana, is also deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hewitt were the
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parents of seven children, as follows: Mary, deceased; Sarah, deceased ; William S., the subject of this sketch; Roland M., connected in business with the Edison Company, Detroit, Mich .; Ora P., was last heard of 15 years ago in Toronto, Canada; Guy, deceased; and Ollie, in Woodward County, Oklahoma.
William S. Hewitt was reared on his father's farm, and received his education in the district schools. After completing his education, Mr. Hewitt moved to Wallace County, Kan., where he owned a farm of 320 acres. In 1898 he moved to Braymer, where he engaged in the broom making business. Mr. Hewitt has been unusually successful in his busi- ness undertakings. He sold brooms throughout the country. In 1922 Mr. Hewitt sold his broom business, and now operates the electric light plant in Braymer, which he purchased in November, 1919. He also owns the ice plant in Braymer.
On July 16, 1891, Mr. Hewitt married Rosa Lambert, a daughter of Gustas and Felecia (Fouard) Lambert. Mr. Lambert was a native of France, and his wife was born in Belgium. They came to this country after their marriage, and settled in St. Louis, where Mr. Lambert was a cabinet maker. He later moved to Saline County, Kansas. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lambert are deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Gustave; Fred, living in Kansas; Mrs. Hewitt; Joseph; Ed- mond; Odelia Leogar; Sarah; Henry; and one child died in infancy. Mrs. Hewitt was born July 23, 1869, in St. Louis.
To William S. and Rosa (Lambert) Hewitt three children have been born, as follows: Guy J., born June 5, 1893, a graduate of Finley's Elec- trical Engineering College, Kansas City, Mo., and associated with his father in business; Lloyd W., born Aug. 5, 1895, died Dec. 30, 1918; and Monnie M., born June 21, 1900. She received her education in the public and high schools of Braymer, and attended Stevens College, in Columbia, Mo., also Spaulding Business College, at Kansas City, Mo. Miss Hewitt is in charge of her father's office. Guy J. Hewitt, an electrician by occu- pation, was drafted during the World War from Kansas City, and served with Company C, 314th Field Signal Corps. He was in service for 21 months in the World War and went to Germany with the army of occupa- tion.
Mr. Hewitt is a Democrat, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. Mrs. Hewitt is a member of the Knights and Ladies and Royal Neighbors. Mr. Hewitt is a public spirited and enterprising citizen, and the Hewitt family are among the representative people of Caldwell County.
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Miles S. Kirkpatrick, retired, was for many years a leading car- penter contractor of Braymer. He was born July 3, 1844, in Clarion County, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Sarah (Corbett) Kirkpat- rick.
William Kirkpatrick was born Feb. 28, 1800, in Pennsylvania, and followed farming and stock raising. during his entire life. On April 6, 1826, he married Sarah Corbett, a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1805. Mr. Kirkpatrick died Dec. 4, 1860, and his wife died in July, 1871. They were the parents of 15 children, as follows: Moses, deceased; Mary, de- ceased, was the wife of Mathew McNutt; John, deceased; James S., de- ceased; Alexander, when last heard from 20 years ago was a physician in VanWert, Ohio; Margaret C., the widow of Henry Sayers; William H., deceased ; John C., physician, Los Angeles, Calif .; Ross C., deceased ; Miles C., the subject of this sketch; and Windsor, deceased; all the others died in infancy.
Miles S. Kirkpatrick was reared on his father's farm in Pennsyl- vania, and attended the district schools. After completing his educa- tion, Mr. Kirkpatrick became a drug clerk. In 1866 he came to Missouri, settling in Braymer, where he became a prominent builder. He built the first building in Braymer, which was located where the Bank of Braymer now stands. Mr. Kirkpatrick's home was among the first buildings there, and also a boarding house and hotel. He has been instrumental in the building up of the city of Braymer, and has always helped to further any community development.
Mr. Kirkpatrick is a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in Company C, 105th Pennsylvania Infantry. He was in service for two years and six months, taking part in many important battles of the war. While in the army Mr. Kirkpatrick contracted measles, which later affected his health.
On Sept. 14, 1865, Mr. Kirkpatrick married Henrietta E. Pounds, a daughter of I. D. and Lottie (Tupper) Pounds, natives of Ohio, and the parents of three children, as follows: Sarah C., deceased; Rachel Jane; and Mrs. Kirkpatrick. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Pounds mar- ried Lucinda Rooney, and to this union the following children were born: Charles E., deceased; Mary, deceased; Dora Anne, deceased; Kate, the widow of Al Cravens; Banning and Frank, twins; Nellie, the widow of Mr. Morgan; and Elsworth, living in Saginaw, Mich. To Miles S. and Henrietta (Pounds) Kirkpatrick four children were born, as follows:
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Nellie, born Aug. 11, 1866, deceased, was the wife of C. L. Scotts; Royal E., born March 16, 1874, living in Colorado; Charles P., born July 23, 1876, carpenter, living in Braymer; and Noble Ray, born April 3, 1885, salesman, living in Kansas City.
In politics Mr. Kirkpatrick is a Republican. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, Jesse A. Moore Post, and he belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Kirkpatrick is a substantial and well-known citizen of Caldwell County, and the Kirkpatrick family stands high in the community.
Elwood Rogers, a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 500 acres of well improved land, was born Jan. 27, 1866, in Gallatin, the son of George F. and Lockey E. (McDonald) Rogers.
George F. Rogers was born April 2, 1837, in Kentucky, and was the son of George Rogers, a pioneer settler of Daviess County. The Rogers family came to Missouri when George F. was about 12 years of age, and settled on a farm near Gallatin. A few years after his marriage, Mr. Rogers located on a farm northeast of Hamilton. In 1875 he moved to Hamilton, where he engaged in the drug business for about a year, after which he returned to his farm. He died Oct. 2, 1917. Mr. Rogers was a leading citizen of Caldwell County for many years and was a thirty- second degree Mason. His wife, Lockey E. (McDonald) Rogers, is a native of Ray County, and the daughter of Randolph McDonald, a pioneer settler of Ray County. Mrs. Rogers has but one sister living, Mrs. Sarah E. Holman, Hamilton.
Elwood Rogers was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools, Hamilton High School, and the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Ill. After completing his education, Mr. Rogers lived on the home place until he was 21 years old, then going to Connersville, Ind., where he remained until 1896. He then moved to Indianapolis, and engaged in the mercantile business until 1913, when he returned to Caldwell County. Mr. Rogers now carries on general farming and is a breeder of high-grade stock. His farm is located two miles northeast of Hamilton and is among the finest stock farms of the town- ship. The place is well improved and contains a good residence and farm buildings.
On Feb. 19, 1891, Mr. Rogers married Miss Linnie J. Clark, a native of McArthur, Ohio, and the daughter of Henry Clark, farmer and stock-
ELWOOD ROGERS
MRS. ELWOOD ROGERS
NAOMI ROGERS SCHREIBER
MILDRED RUTH ROGERS
HARRY L. ROGERS
HERBERT F. ROGERS
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man of Ohio, now deceased. Mr. Clark died in April, 1919, and his wife died May 15, 1899. Mrs. Rogers had one brother, older, Robert, who died in 1872 at the age of eight years.
To Elwood and Linnie J. (Clark) Rogers six children have been born, as follows: Harry L., born March 28, 1892, salesman for the American Radiator Company of Minneapolis, Minn .; Herbert F., born Sept. 28, 1893, further mention of whom is made below; Naomi Lucile, born Oct. 8, 1895, the wife of A. W. Schrieve, Indianapolis, Ind .; Helen L., born Sept. 14, 1897, died in infancy ; Mildred Ruth, born Nov. 8, 1898, a graduate of Mis- souri State Normal School of Warrensburg, now living at home; and Esther L., born April 17, 1905, died at the age of five years.
Harry L. Rogers was a member of the 2nd Indiana Artillery, Indiana National Guard, which was organized early in the war, but owing to a disagreement between the officers and the government at Washington, the organization was never called into service. Mr. Rogers endeavored to get released from the National Guard in order to get into the army, but was unable to do so.
Herbert F. Rogers is a veteran of the World War, having enlisted with the 8th Division. He was a member of Company E, and trained at Camp Freemont, Calif. While on the way to France, at New York, the armistice was signed, and Mr. Rogers was then sent to Camp Lee, Va., and was discharged Feb. 18, 1919, at Camp Dodge, Ia. He is now a sales- man in Chicago.
Mr. Rogers is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hamilton, as are also both of his sons, and Harry L. is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. He is one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County. The family are members of the Christian Church, and Mrs. Rogers and daughters are members of the Eastern Star.
Joseph Morris, deceased, was a man whose name is connected with the pioneer days in Caldwell County. He was born April 28, 1838, in Martin County, Ohio, the son of William and Lydia (Smith) Morris.
William Morris was a native of England. He came to the United States when he was a small child, with his parents, making the trip on a sailboat. They settled in Illinois, being among the earliest settlers of that state. Mr. and Mrs. Morris were the parents of six children, as follows: David, deceased; Joseph, the subject of this sketch; Richard, deceased ; William, deceased; Edward, deceased, was a retired farmer, Braymer; Henry, deceased. Mr. Morris owned 200 acres of land in Illinois, and was
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a well-known farmer. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morris are deceased and buried in Illinois.
Joseph Morris attended the district schools. He spent his entire life on the farm, and was a successful stockman. Mr. Morris owned 120 acres of well improved land, and later added to his land holdings until he owned 320 acres. He was a breeder of high-grade stock, and also was an ex- tensive shipper.
On Oct. 26, 1866, Mr. Morris married Amy Cunningham, a native of Virginia, born May 6, 1844. She is the daughter of James and Sarah (Cole) Cunningham. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham were the parents of the following children: Samuel, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War; James, deceased, also a veteran of the Civil War; William Allen, de- ceased; Mrs. Morris; Sarah Elizabeth, the widow of Elicia Grambrel, liv- ing in Illinois; Ransom, deceased; Stephen, living in Florida. Mr. Cun- ningham was a prominent farmer of Caldwell County, and owned 320 acres of land. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. To Joseph and Amy (Cunningham) Morris three children were born, as follows: Lydia, the wife of Thomas Bancroft, living in Wyoming ; Jennie, deceased, was the wife of John Gier; Essie, the wife of Clyde Flemming, editor of a St. Joseph newspaper.
Mr. Morris died July 31, 1901. He was a Democrat. Mrs. Morris is a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Morris now owns 90 acres of land in Caldwell County, and lives in Braymer. She is an interesting pioneer of the county. Mr. Morris was an industrious, energetic man, who held the high esteem of his neighbors.
Henry Eichler, deceased, was a successful farmer, stockman, and business man of Caldwell County for many years. He was born April 2, 1838, in Sacks Meininger, Germany, the son of George and Elizabeth Eichler. George Eichler and his wife were both natives of Germany, where they spent their entire lives. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: George, last heard of in California; John, deceased ; Christina, deceased; Cratliss and Lizcrat, twins, living in Germany ; Yoma, living in Germany; and Henry, the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. Eichler are both deceased.
Henry Eichler came to the United States at the age of 17 years, mak- ing the trip in a sailboat. When he landed in New York he had but 15 cents in his pocket, but was able to borrow enough money to pay his fare to Wisconsin, where he worked on a farm for two years, at $7.00 per
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month. Mr. Eichler then went to St. Louis, and enlisted in the war against the Indians, serving for five years in Company H, St. Louis Cavalry. While in the army he was stricken with pneumonia and dis- charged from service. Mr. Eichler then came to Caldwell County, where he became the owner of 708 acres of land, which he improved. When he settled here there were no railroads, and he drove his stock to Utica. Mr. Eichler was a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and general stock raiser. He was one of the biggest stockmen of the county. Mr. Eichler died March 15, 1905, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer.
On April 28, 1863, Mr. Eichler married Mary Jane Oster, the daugh- ter of Conrad and Mary Ann (Hayes) Oster. Mr. Oster was born in. Pennsylvania, and was among the pioneer settlers of Caldwell County. His first purchase of land consisted of 30 acres, which was prairie land. He improved the land, and became a prominent farmer of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Oster were the parents of the following children: Leonard, deceased; Mrs. Eichler; Thomas, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War; William, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War; Tildia, the widow of Cyrus Welker; Allen, deceased; Henry, retired farmer, living in Wash- ington ; Daniel, deceased; Samuel, deceased; Warren, deceased; Susie, de- ceased, was the wife of Stephen Cox; Katherine, the wife of Riley Mill- stead, retired farmer, living in Braymer; James, living in Washington; and Grant, living in Mexico. Mr. Oster died in 1892, and his wife died in 1902. At the time of his death, Mr. Oster owned 423 acres of well im- proved land. To Henry and Mary Jane (Oster) Eichler the following children have been born: Sylvia, the wife of John Dennison, farmer, and extensive cattle shipper, living in Braymer; Ella, deceased, was the wife of Edward Gumby; Ollie, deceased; Lavina, the wife of Mac Tait, retired farmer, living in Braymer; Katie, the wife of Harvey Cooper, hardware merchant of Braymer; Bertha Edith, the wife of Watson Bunch, farmer, living in Davis Township, Caldwell County; Clyde V., farmer, living in Kansas; and Winter G., retired farmer. By a former marriage Mrs. Eichler was the mother of two children: Joseph Cox, farmer, living in Kansas; and Matilda Cox, the wife of Jerry Lukey, farmer, living in Kansas.
Henry Eichler was a merchant of Elk Grove for many years, and was the owner of the lumber business in Braymer, now known as the Skinner Lumber Company. He served as county judge for two terms, and was president of the First National Bank of Braymer at the time of his death.
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Mr. Eichler was a member of the Masonic Lodge and belonged to the Christian Church. His wife is now 82 years of age and enjoying splendid health. She owns her residence in Braymer, and five acres of land, as well as business property. Mr. Eichler was a man of energy, strong pur- pose and industry. In his business affairs he was ever upright and fair and in his work as a citizen he was the upholder of high standards.
Richard Morris, deceased, Civil War veteran, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years. He was born Dec. 15, 1842, in Dewitt County, Illinois, the son of William Morris. William Morris was a native of Ohio, and a pioneer settler of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Morris were the parents of five children, as follows: Joseph, de- ceased; Richard M., the subject of this sketch; William, deceased; Ed- ward, deceased; and Henry, deceased. Both Mr. and Mrs. Morris are buried in Illinois.
Richard Morris was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He always was engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful, owning 240 acres of well improved land at the time of his death. Mr. Morris was a widely known stockman. He was also an extensive feeder of stock. During the Civil War Mr. Morris enlisted in the 117th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war. He took part in many important battles of the war, and lost his hearing when a shell burst over his head. Mr. Morris died Oct. 29, 1908, and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery at Braymer.
On March 15, 1870, Mr. Morris married Almira Gallaher, born Jan. 13, 1850, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of John and Jane (Milligan) Gallaher, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher were the parents of the following children: Mary Jane, deceased; Newton, living in Missouri; Malinda, the wife of Hugh Logan, living in Pittsburgh; Mrs. Morris; Eva, the widow of E. Bryan; Mabel, deceased; David, deceased. Mr. Gallaher died June 24, 1892; and his wife died July 6, 1903. To Richard and Almira (Gallaher) Morris two children were born, as follows : Alice and Lillian, twins, born June 11, 1873. Alice taught school before her marriage, on Oct. 12, 1899. She is the wife of George V. Braymer, farmer and stockman of Davis Township, Caldwell County. The town of Braymer was named after Mr. Braymer's father. Lillian also taught school before her marriage, June 3, 1896, to Elmer Street, banker of Albany, where they reside.
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Mrs. Morris now resides in Braymer, and owns 80 acres of good land. She is an interesting lady. Mr. Morris was a Republican. The family are members of the M. E. Church. He was highly respected and one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County.
Dr. Cardinal Boone Woolsey, a leading physician and surgeon of Braymer, is a native of Caldwell County. He was born in January, 1882, the son of Dr. Napoleon P. and Belle Woolsey.
Dr. Napoleon P. Woolsey was born east of Breckenridge, on June 17, 1849, and lived in Caldwell County during his entire life. He began life teaching school in Breckenridge, later attending the University of Iowa. He was graduated from Elsworth Medical College, in St. Joseph, after which he began the practice of medicine in Tinneys Grove, Nettleton and Breckenridge. Dr. Woolsey came to Braymer a few years later, where he built up an excellent practice. At one time he was sent to New York City as a delegate to the tuberculosis convention. He served as township clerk for a number of years, and was a prominent citizen of the county during his life. Dr. Woolsey died Feb. 25, 1905, and is buried in Ever- green Cemetery. His widow now resides in Braymer. To Napoleon P. and Belle Woolsey three children were born, as follows: Dr. Cardinal Boone, the subject of this sketch; Dr. Lee Calvin, now a specialist in the research department of nervous diseases in Harvard University, Boston, Mass .; and Bertha, living with her mother in Braymer.
Dr. Cardinal Boone Woolsey was educated in the public and high schools of Caldwell County, after which he attended Elsworth Medical College, and took post-graduate work in Chicago, specializing in ab- dominal surgery. After receiving his degree in 1902, Dr. Woolsey prac- ticed in Shawnee, Okla., for 18 months, after which he established his practice in Braymer. He is an able physician and surgeon, and has an excellent practice in Braymer and the surrounding vicinity. He has always been a close student of the advances which are constantly being made in the science of medicine, and he has been uniformly successful throughout his professional career.
On Dec. 17, 1905, Dr. Woolsey married Lucianna Braymer, youngest daughter of Daniel and Nancy Ann (Woodard) Braymer. Daniel Braymer was born in Washington County, New York, near Grandville, March 17, 1844. He went to Pennsylvania when a young man, later going to Louisi- ana, and from there to St. Louis, settling in Caldwell County in 1867, being one of the first settlers of the county. In 1876 he moved to Bray-
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mer, where he owned 1,800 acres of land, which he improved. He was a successful farmer and stockman for many years, specializing in the breed- ing of Percheron horses, Poland-China hogs, Shropshire sheep. Mr. Braymer was instrumental in having the railroads brought through Braymer, and the city was named after him. He later went to New Mexico, where he became interested in mining and cattle ranches. He became the owner of 2,200 acres of land there, and remained in Mexico until 1909. Mr. Braymer died Aug. 15, 1921, and his wife died Oct. 4, 1920, and they are buried in Braymer Cemetery, land donated by Mr. Braymer. He organized the Bank of Braymer in 1887, and served as county judge for one term. Mr. Braymer was a prominent churchman, and was one of the leading business men of Braymer for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Braymer were the parents of the following children: George V., born Jan. 31, 1871, living on the first farm settled by his father in Davis Township, Caldwell County; Stella, born Dec. 8, 1872, resides with Dr. Woolsey; Frank, born June 4, 1875, deceased; and Mrs. Woolsey. To Dr. Cardinal Boone Woolsey and Lucianna (Braymer) Woolsey one child has been born, Randall B., born Oct. 4, 1914.
Dr. Woolsey is a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was elected master of the lodge in 1906 and re-elected in 1922. He is now serving. He is a thirty-second degree Mason and a member of the Shrine. Dr. Woolsey is a Democrat. He is one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County, and the Woolsey family has always been representative of the best citizenship of this county.
Andrew Field of Kingston, well-known member of the Caldwell County bar, was born Aug. 21, 1883, on a farm near Callao, Macon County, Missouri, and is the son of Jefferson and Emily A. Field.
Mr. Field was educated in the rural school and Callao High School, and taught school three years. He graduated from the Law School of Missouri University in 1910, and was admitted to the bar the same year ; and began the practice of law at Macon. He was city attorney of Macon from 1914 to 1916.
When the World War opened he enlisted in the first officers' training camp at Fort Riley, Kan., on May 10, 1917, and was commissioned a sec- ond lieutenant of infantry Aug. 15, 1917. He served in the 34th Division at Camp Cody, N. M .; the 35th Division at Camp Doniphan, Okla., and spent the last 13 months of his army life at Camp Custer, Mich., being discharged March 21, 1919.
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On June 2, 1914, he was married to Miss Mabel Zollman of Macon, Mo., and to this union three children have been born: Philip J., born April 10, 1916; Richard A., born June 13, 1919, and Clyde W., born Nov. 13, 1921. Mrs. Field taught school three years before her marriage.
Mr. Field came to Caldwell County, Aug. 17, 1920, and settled at Braymer, where he served a term as city attorney. He was elected prose- cuting attorney of Caldwell County Nov. 7, 1922, and now holds that office.
Mr. and Mrs. Field are members and active workers in the Methodist Church. In politics Mr. Field is a Republican. He takes a commendable interest in local affairs and is public spirited and progressive.
William G. Hoddle, manager of the Dascomb-Daniels Lumber Com- pany of Braymer, is a substantial and successful business man of Caldwell County. He was born in June, 1872, in St. Charles County, the son of William and Elizabeth (Croot) Hoddle.
William Hoddle was a native of Hampshire, England, and his wife was born in Bedfordshire, England. They came to the United States in 1865, settling in Carroll County, where Mr. Hoddle owned 160 acres of land. He was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hoddle died Feb. 18, 1912, and his wife died June 30, 1916. They are buried in Gilead Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Hoddle were the parents of 10 children, as follows: Sarah, deceased; Isaac, living in Carroll County ; Elizabeth, the wife of Louis Berkhart, now retired, living in Warren, Pa .; Cora, the wife of O. L. Darby, living in Springfield; William G., the sub- ject of this sketch; Nellie, the wife of Rev. Hampton, pastor of a Baptist Church in Tennessee; Myrtle, the wife of Arch Winkler, living in Spring- field; Daisy, the wife of Rev. B. F. Heaton, pastor of a Baptist Church in Salisbury; Margaret, the wife of Professor Lynch, living in Idaho; and Walter, farmer, living near Norborne.
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