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William G. Hoddle was educated in the public schools of Carroll County, and also took a correspondence course. He began farming on rented land, which he continued until 1900, then engaging in the con- tracting and building business in Braymer. After 13 years in the con- tracting business, Mr. Hoddle became connected with the Dascomb-Daniels Company of Braymer, of which he was appointed manager in 1917. The Dascomb-Daniels Lumber Company is one of the large business houses of Braymer, and well-known throughout the county as a reliable business firm.
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On Aug. 10, 1898, Mr. Hoddle married Mary Seitter, and to this union one child was born, Leo, born Aug. 26, 1902. Leo Hoddle was graduated from Braymer High School and from the business college in Chillicothe. He is now engaged in farming. Mr. Hoddle's first wife died Aug. 11, 1911, and is buried in Plymouth. He was married the second time March 30, 1913, to Hattie Leslie, a native of Plymouth.
William G. Hoddle is a Republican. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the Methodist Church, is a trustee and Sunday school superintendent. Mr. Hoddle is one of the progressive business men of Caldwell County, and he is recognized as a dependable citizen.
John Widmier, who is engaged in the produce business in Braymer, is a well-known and representative citizen of Caldwell County. He was born Oct. 4, 1859, in Wisconsin, the son of Andrew and Catherine Widmier.
Andrew Widmier and his wife were both natives of Germany. He came to the United States when he was 16 years of age, settling in Fort Wayne, Ind., later moving to Wisconsin, where he remained for 16 years. He was a stationary engineer. Later Mr. Widmier moved to Missouri, and settled in Caldwell County, one mile south of Braymer, on a farm. He was among the first settlers, coming in 1867. Mr. Widmier owned 160 acres of land, and was a successful stockman. Both Mr. and Mrs. Widmier are deceased, and are buried in Evergreen Cemetery. He died Oct. 3, 1922. They were the parents of the following children: Minnie, the widow of James Hawket, living in Richmond; George, twin brother of John, the subject of this sketch; Mary, deceased, was the wife of John Shultz; Gillie, farmer, living in Fairview Township, Caldwell County; William, retired farmer, living in Braymer.
John Widmier received his education in the district schools, and has always engaged in farming and stock raising, now owning a fine farm of 265 acres in Davis Township. Mr. Widmier is a widely known breeder of high-grade stock, and is also an extensive feeder of cattle. His farm is well improved, with an attractive residence, and good farm buildings. He is associated in business in Bryamer with his brother, George, in the produce business. They are dealers in feed, grain, flour, and stock. Mr. Widmier and his brother have been in business together for the past 15 years and have been successful.
On Dec. 22, 1882, John Widmier married Laura Shouse, a native of Platte County, and the daughter of G. P. and M. (Farrar) Shouse, natives
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of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Shouse were the parents of 11 children, as follows: John, retired farmer, Platte County ; Frank, deceased; William, deceased; Taylor, retired farmer, Braymer; Daniel, farmer, living in Platte County; Edward, farmer, living in Humansville, Polk County; Mollie, the wife of Charles Bunnell, both deceased; Sallie, deceased, was the wife of Joseph Hurdon; Laura; Emma, the wife of George Widmier; and James, farmer, living in Belton. To John and Laura (Shouse) Wid- mier two children have been born: Walter, farmer, living at home; and Frank, farmer, also living at home. John Widmier's brother, George, married Emma Shouse, a sister of Laura (Shouse) Widmier, and they are the parents of the following children: Charles, farmer, living in Texas ; Rena, deceased; Holbert, farmer, living in Hugo, Colo .; Fred, farmer, liv- ing in Polo; and Maggie, the wife of Charles Omors, in business in Braymer.
Mr. Widmier is a Republican and has served on the township board for four years. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Widmier is a substantial citizen and a progressive type of man. He is a good farmer and stockman and a successful manager.
Dr. Napoleon Bonaparte Woolsey, deceased, was a prominent and successful physician and surgeon of Braymer for 28 years. He was born June 27, 1849, in Breckenridge, the son of Cardinal and Elizabeth (Good- win) Woolsey.
Cardinal Woolsey was a native of Green County, Tennessee, born in 1818. He came to Missouri in 1833, settling on a farm one mile east of Breckenridge. Mr. Woolsey entered the land at 14 cents per acre, im- proved it with a fine residence, built from timber on the land. The house is now owned by Mr. Duval. Mr. Woolsey became a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, owning hundreds of acres of land. In those days there were no railroads, and he drove his stock to Chillicothe and Utica. Mr. Woolsey served as justice of the peace for many years, and was a deacon of the Christian Church. He was a Democrat. Mr. Woolsey died Jan. 4, 1903, and his wife died in February, 1901. They are buried in Grant Cemetery, east of Breckenridge. Mr. and Mrs. Woolsey were the parents of six children, 'as follows: Frank, deceased; Dr. Napoleon Bonaparte, the subject of this sketch; Emma, the wife of New- ton Woolsey, deceased; Martha, deceased; Marion, deceased; and Libby, veterinary surgeon, named after the first conductor that was in charge of the first train running through to Kingston.
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Dr. Napoleon B. Woolsey spent his boyhood in Breckenridge, and attended the public and high schools there. He then attended Chillicothe Normal School, after which he taught school for several years. Later Dr. Woolsey attended Elsworth Medical College, in St. Joseph, from which he was graduated with the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He then began practicing in Daviess County, 11 miles south of Gallatin, and later prac- ticed in Nettleton for three years. Dr. Woolsey then moved to Braymer, where he practiced for 28 years. He was appointed as a delegate from Jefferson City to attend the tuberculosis convention in New York City at one time. Dr. Woolsey was a skilled physician and surgeon, and thor- oughly competent. He enjoyed a large practice during his long years of service in Braymer. He died Feb. 25, 1905, and is buried in Braymer Cemetery.
Dr. Woolsey was married on Dec. 24, 1877, to Gertrude Isabel Minton, & native of Clark County, Iowa, born Oct. 26, 1860, and the daughter of Calvin and Rebecca (Thompson) Minton. Calvin Minton was born in 1821, in Harpers Ferry, Va., and moved to Indianapolis, Ind., when he was a young man, going from there to Iowa, where he became a prom- . inent farmer and land owner. He owned 1,400 acres of land, and was a breeder of purebred stock and high-grade horses. People came from all over the country to purchase saddle horses from Mr. Minton. He im- ported Devonshire cattle from England, and Durham cattle from England. Mr. Minton was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Company F, 6th Iowa Infantry. He was wounded five times. He died May 19, 1901, and is buried in Oklahoma. His wife died July 19, 1871, and is buried in Norborne. Mr. and Mrs. Minton were the parents of seven children, as follows: Mary Etta, the wife of Thomas Witcher, living in Kingman, Kan .; Victor, farmer, living in Missouri; Martha, deceased, was the wife of John Taylor; Mrs. Woolsey; Calvin, living in Oklahoma ; Rose, the wife of Henry Thomas, living in Oklahoma; and Lawrence, living in Oklahoma.
To Dr. Napoleon B. and Gertrude I. (Minton) Woolsey three children were born, as follows: Dr. Cardinal B., prominent physician and surgeon of Braymer; Calvin, born in 1884, now specialist in the Medical School of Harvard University, Boston, Mass .; and Birtella Leonora, born Feb. 3, 1880, engaged in the millinery business in Braymer. Mrs. Woolsey now lives in Braymer, and has been in the millinery business for 40 years. She taught school and music before her marriage. Her son, Calvin
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Woolsey, is widely known as a prominent specialist, and has attended con- ventions throughout the country, representing Harvard University.
Dr. Napoleon Woolsey was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics he was a Democrat, and he belonged to the Presbyterian Church. He was a progressive and public spirited man and one of the leading citizens of Caldwell County.
John Mount, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in 1840, in Tennessee, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Underwood) Mount.
Samuel Mount and his wife were both natives of Sevier County, Ten- nessee, where they spent their entire lives. Mr. Mount owned 300 acres of land, and was a successful farmer. He served as justice of the peace for a number of years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Mount are deceased. They were the parents of 12 children, as follows: Napoleon, deceased; Mar- garet, deceased; John, the subject of this sketch ; Ellen, the wife of Andrew McKnight, living in Braymer; Mary, the wife of Manning Petty, living in Tennessee; Humphry, farmer, living in Caldwell County; Kate, married Richard Case, both deceased; George, deceased; Martha, the widow of Squire Estes; Henderson, farmer, living in Tennessee; Pleasant, farmer, living in Tennessee; and Rebecca, deceased.
John Mount was reared on his father's farm in Tennessee, and lived there until after his marriage. He received his education in the district schools. Mr. Mount enlisted in Company K, Tennessee Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war. He was a prisoner of war for 15 months, which later affected his health. Later Mr. Mount and his wife came to Missouri, and settled on a farm of 120 acres in Caldwell County. He became a leading farmer and stockman, and was widely known. He died June 15, 1917. His widow now lives in Braymer, where she owns two residences and lots. She has seven grandchildren living.
In October, 1866, Mr. Mount married Ellen Thornburgh, a native of Jefferson County, Tennessee, born Sept. 29, 1842. She is the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Moody) Thornburgh, both natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Thornburgh were the parents of the following children: Emily, the wife of Robert Caldwell, deceased; Calaway, deceased; Lowry, killed during the Civil War; Rachael, the wife of George McCamball, both de- ceased; Mrs. Mount; Samuel, retired farmer, in Princeton. Mr. Thorn- burgh died April 22, 1881, and his wife died Jan. 22, 1889. To John and
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Ellen (Thornburgh) Mount nine children were born, as follows: Dr. Robert L., practicing in Polo; Almeda, born July 4, 1870, the wife of James Philips, farmer, living in Blue Mounds; Clara A., born April 17, 1873, deceased, was the wife of William Phillips; Minnie Florence, born Jan. 13, 1879, deceased, was the wife of Samuel Wright, living in Okla- homa; Samuel, deceased; Charles, deceased; Nellie, deceased; and three children died in infancy.
John Mount was a Republican. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and belonged to the Methodist Church. Mr. Mount was an enterprising and progressive man in his vocation, with high ideals of his civic duty, a man who was highly esteemed for his integrity.
Dr. D. Wayne Michael, well-known veterinary surgeon of Braymer, and veteran of the World War, is a native of Caldwell County. He was born in 1892, the son of William A. and Lucy (Proctor) Michael.
William A. Michael has been a leading farmer and stockman of Cald- well County for many years. He owned a farm of 180 acres, and was a successful breeder of cattle, hogs and sheep. Mr. Michael also handled fine driving horses. He was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting among the first volunteers from Missouri. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, and was superintendent of the Sunday school of the Methodist Church. Mr. Michael died in March, 1897, and is buried in the Evergreen Cemetery of Braymer. His widow still resides in Braymer. Mr. and Mrs. Michael were the parents of seven children, as follows: May; the wife of Frank V. Beach, living in Braymer; Roy A., superintendent of Manual Training in Ward Schools of Kansas City; Alpha B., connected with the Santa Fe Railroad; Harry E., deceased; Aleda, the wife of L. R. Ford, druggist, Braymer; E. P., undertaker and furniture dealer, living in Braymer; Dr. D. Wayne, the subject of this sketch; and Dr. William, con- nected with the Barnes Hospital of St. Louis.
Dr. D. Wayne Michael received his education in the public and high schools of Braymer, after which he studied at the Kansas City Veterinary College, from which he was graduated in 1916. Dr. Michael then began practicing in Macon County, where he remained until his enlistment dur- ing the World War. He enlisted Aug .24, 1917, and was sent to Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas, as a veterinary officer. He sailed for France April 30, 1918, and was discharged Sept. 8, 1919. Dr. Michael then re- turned to Braymer, where he has built up an excellent practice.
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On Sept. 25, 1919, Dr. Michael married Bertha R. Dean, a native of Macon County, and the daughter of Zedic and Lena E. (Baldwin) Dean. Mrs. Dean is deceased, and Mr. Dean now lives in Fort Pierre, S. D. To Dr. D. Wayne and Bertha R. (Dean) Michael two children have been born, Beverly Jane, born Oct. 19, 1920, and Shirley Jean, born Aug. 26, 1922.
Dr. Michael is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias, also a member of the American Legion. Dr. Michael has many friends throughout Caldwell County, and is one of the leading young business men of Braymer.
John Denison, a leading farmer, stockman, and extensive shipper of Caldwell County, is the owner of 440 acres of well improved land. He was born Feb. 3, 1863, in Carroll County, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Denison.
Samuel Denison was a native of Green County, Kentucky, born June 23, 1816, and his wife was born Dec. 21, 1822, in Hart County, Kentucky. They came to Missouri shortly after their marriage in 1843, and settled in Carroll County, being among the first settlers of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Denison were the parents of the following children: Henry C., A. P., Martha J., Julia A., James F., Emeline, Mary F., America, Maude, Samuel, William, John C., the subject of this sketch, and Edward S. Mr. Denison died in 1874, and his wife lived to be 92 years of age.
John Denison was reared in Carroll County, and attended the district schools. He began farming when he was 18 years of age. Mr. Denison has shipped more stock over the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad than any other stockman between Chicago and Kansas City. He has been unusually successful in his work and is widely known throughout Missouri.
On Sept. 23, 1886, Mr. Denison married Sylvia S. Eichler, born May 3, 1866, in Caldwell County, the daughter of Henry and Mary Jane (Oster) Eichler. Henry Eichler, now deceased, was born April 2, 1838, in Ger -. many. He came to the United tates when he was 17 years of age, and became a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County. Mr. and Mrs. Eichler were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Denison; Ella, deceased; 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 Caldwell County; Clyde V., farmer, living in Kansas; and Winter
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G., retired farmer. Mr. Eichler died March 15, 1905, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Mr. and Mrs. John Denison have no children.
In politics Mr. Denison is a Republican. He is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Denison lives in Braymer, where he owns a beau- tiful home on Main street. He is one of the reliable and substantial men of his community.
J. A. Snodgrass, deceased, was a pioneer settler of Missouri and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born April 28, 1839, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Thomas and Nancy (Anderson) Snodgrass.
Thomas Snodgrass was a native of Virginia. He came to Ohio during the early days, being one of the first settlers of that state. Mr. Snodgrass owned 80 acres of land and was a farmer and stockman. Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass were the parents of nine children, as follows: Alex, deceased, veteran of the Civil War; Thomas, deceased, veteran of the Civil War; Jane, deceased, was the wife of James Elliott; Rebecca, the wife of Samuel Drew, both deceased; J. A., the subject of this sketch; William, deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War; Nancy, deceased, was the wife of John Stailey ; Hattie, deceased; and Robert, killed during the Civil War.
J. A. Snodgrass was reared on his father's farm in Ohio and attended the district schools. He enlisted in the army during the Civil War, and served with the 121st Ohio Infantry throughout the war, being wounded. Mr. Snodgrass then engaged in farming, purchasing 40 acres of land. He later came to Missouri, in 1866, settling in Livingston County, where he purchased prairie land, later improving it. Mr. Snodgrass was a lead- ing stockman of Caldwell County for many years, and an extensive feeder and shipper of stock. He specialized in the breeding of registered Poland China hogs, Shorthorn cattle and fine horses. Mr. Snodgrass died May 22, 1900, and is buried in Plymouth Cemetery, one mile from the Snod- grass farm.
In 1862 Mr. Snodgrass married Mianda E. Ford, born Dec. 22, 1844, in Clark County, Ohio, the daughter of James B. and Elizabeth (Hannah) Ford.
In politics Mr. Snodgrass was a Republican. He served as justice of the peace for a number of years, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and a highly esteemed member of the community where he lived.
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James Phares, deceased, was a well-known farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Ohio in 1847, the son of Joel and Helen (Laird) Phares. Joel Phares was a native of Ohio and a pioneer settler of Caldwell County, coming here before the Civil War. He owned 80 acres of land, which he improved, and became a successful stockman and was well known throughout the county. Mrs. Phares was born in Scotland and came to this country with her parents when she was a young girl. Mr. and Mrs. Phares were the parents of the following children: Sarah, deceased; Mary, deceased; Eliza, deceased; Annie, deceased; James, the subject of this sketch; Amelia, deceased; Jane, deceased; Riley, deceased; and John, deceased.
James Phares was reared on a farm and attended the district schools. During the Civil War he enlisted in Company E, Missouri Volunteer In- fantry, and served for three years. He was discharged March 27, 1865, and returned to his farm in Caldwell County. Mr. Phares owned 160 acres of well improved land, and was a successful farmer and stockman. He was also an extensive feeder of cattle. He died Oct. 28, 1916, and is buried in Phares Cemetery.
In 1864 Mr. Phares married Margaret Frazier, a native of Virginia, born May 8, 1849, and the daughter of Ferdinand and Matilda (Berrick) Frazier, natives of Virginia and early settlers of Caldwell County. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier were the parents of nine children, as follows: Mary, deceased; George, farmer, Caldwell County; Mrs. Phares; Alice, the widow of John Henkins, Caldwell County; Joseph, deceased; John, St. Joseph; James, Kingston; Scott, Caldwell County; Harriet, the wife of Adam Henkins, Caldwell County. Mr. and Mrs. Frazier are deceased and are buried in Hopewell. To James and Margaret (Frazier) Phares nine children were born, as follows: Bursie B., deceased; Robert, farmer, Caldwell County; William, deceased; Reginald, with the Citizens National Bank, Boulder, Colo .; John, farmer, Caldwell County; Clarence Edwin, farmer, Caldwell County; Arlo G., a telegraph operator, New Mexico; Alta, the wife of Wilbur Coleman, farmer, Caldwell County; and Wilbur, farmer, Caldwell County.
Mrs. Phares now resides in Braymer, where she owns her home. Before her marriage she was a school teacher, teaching in the log cabin schools. Mrs. Phares is an intelligent and interesting pioneer of Caldwell County. In politics she is a Republican.
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Mr. Phares was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a man of integrity, a believer in progressive methods in his work, and was always ready to support the best interests of his community.
John D. VanOlinda, a prominent farmer and stockman of Rockford Township, Caldwell County, was born on the farm where he now lives, April 28, 1867, and is the son of Stephen D. and Ellen (Jones) VanOlinda.
Stephen D. VanOlinda was born in Albany, N. Y., and went to Ohio with his parents when he was four years old. His wife was a native of Wales and came to the United States when she was one year old, with her parents, settling in Ohio. During the Civil War, Mr. VanOlinda served for four years with the Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After the war he was mar- ried and moved to Missouri, settling in Caldwell County, on the farm now owned by his son. Mr. VanOlinda followed farming and was a breeder of high-grade stock for many years. He was a broom maker by trade. He became the owner of 245 acres of land and was a prosperous farmer at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. VanOlinda are both deceased, and are buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery. They were the parents of two children: John D., the subject of this sketch; and Marie, the wife of Seth Horstman, retired farmer, Cameron. Mr. VanOlinda was a Re- publican and belonged to the Grand Army of the Republic.
John D. VanOlinda has always lived in Rockford Township. He re- ceived his education in the district schools and then engaged in farming. Mr. VanOlinda owns 395 acres of well improved land and is among the leading and successful stockmen of the county. He is a breeder of Short- horn cattle, Spotted Poland-China hogs and other high-grade stock. He also is a feeder of stock.
On Jan. 1, 1896, Mr. VanOlinda married Miss Susan F. Arnote, a native of Caldwell County, and the daughter of William M. and Jane Arnote, both natives of Tennessee, and pioneer settlers of Caldwell County. Mr. and Mrs. Arnote were the parents of four children, as follows: Nan, deceased, was the wife of A. Earley Sloan; Washington, deceased; Cath- erine, deceased; and Mrs. VanOlinda. Mr. Arnote was a leading farmer of. Caldwell County and owned 600 acres of land. He died in 1911, and his wife died in 1899. They are buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. VanOlinda have one child, J. William, farmer and stockman, liv- ing with his parents.
John D. VanOlinda is a staunch Republican. He has served as town- ship clerk and assessor for four years, and has also been a member of
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the township board for four years. At the 1922 primaries, Mr. VanOlinda received the nomination for county judge, and was elected Nov. 7 for a four-year term. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and the Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the Christian Union Church. Mr. VanOlinda is very well known in his community and is one of the leading representative citizens of Caldwell County.
Edward H. Else, a well-known and highly respected citizen of Bray- mer, and the owner of the hotel there for the last 21 years, is a native of Illinois. He was born Dec. 23, 1868, in Henry County, Illinois, the son of Henry and Caroline (Pyne) Else.
Henry Else was born in England and came to the Untied States when he was 13 years of age. He made the trip in a sailboat, which required nine weeks. Mr. Else settled in Illinois, where he married and lived for several years. Later he moved to Missouri and settled on a farm in Cald- well County, near Cowgill. Mr. and Mrs. Else were the parents of eight children, as follows: Charles, deceased; Theodore, deceased; Sophia, the wife of John Burse; Edward H., the subject of this sketch; D. W., retired farmer, living in Braymer; Eva, the wife of O. W. Tucker, living in Cald- well County; William, deceased; and Jennie, deceased. Mr. Else was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in Cowgili.
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Edward H. Else attended the district schools and was reared on his father's farm. He has always engaged in farming and stock raising, at one time owning 320 acres of land. He specializes in the breeding of high- grade stock and has been successful. Mr. Else has owned the hotel prop- erty in Braymer, which he operates, for 21 years. He also owns other business property in Braymer.
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