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George Evans grew to manhood on his father's farm in Wales, and received his education in the district schools. After his marriage he came to this country, where he worked on a farm in Caldwell County for two years at $13 per month. He then rented land for 18 years, and is now the owner of 104 acres of land in New York Township, Caldwell County. Mr. Evans is a breeder of purebred Duroc hogs and cattle. His farm is well improved and has a fine residence and good watering system.
On March 14, 1880, Mr. Evans married Mary Ann Harris, a native of Montgomeryshire, Wales, and the daughter of Richard and Mary (Rob- erts) Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Harris were the parents of the following children: Catherine, deceased; Sarah, deceased; Mrs. Evans; John, de-
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ceased; Richard, Liverpool, England; John Thomas, miner, Wales; Sarah, deceased; Catherine, the wife of Walter Jones, Wales. Mr. and Mrs. Harris are deceased, and are buried in Wales. To George and Mary Ann (Harris) Evans 14 children have been born, as follows: John Thomas, deceased, died in 1906; George Richard, farmer, New York Township, Caldwell County; Willaim Herbert, farmer, New York Township, Caldwell County ; Walter James, farmer, Gomer Township, Caldwell County; Mary L., the wife of Irvin Primm, farmer, Idaho; Albert E., farmer, Gomer Township, Caldwell County; Frank Raymond, farmer, New York Town- ship; Frederick Harris, living in Colorado, veteran of the World War; Benjamin Franklin, farmer, New York Township; Charles, farmer, New York Township; Wallace Lester, World War veteran, having served with the 3rd Division in France for 18 months, and with the army of occupa- tion in Germany; Herman, farmer, living at home, also a World War veteran, serving for six months; Flora Anna, the wife of Andy Butcher, living in Lebanon; and Harry, died in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Evans have 16 grandchildren.
Mr. Evans is a Democrat and a member of the Woodmen of the World. He is one of the progressive and enterprising citizens of Caldwell County.
John Bowers, deceased, was a leading farmer and stockman of Cald- well County for many years. He was born in October, 1838, in Henry County, the son of Green and Elizabeth (Holley) Bowers.
Green Bowers was a native of Tennessee, and his wife was born in Alabama. Mr. Bowers came to Missouri when he was a young man, set- tling first in Green County, and then moved to Daviess County, where he and his wife died.
John Bowers became the owner of 160 acres of land, which he had purchased from the railroad, and the first family home was a small one- room house 18x18. Mr. Bowers was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Green Bowers are deceased and are buried in Daviess County. They were the parents of the following chil- dren: Hugh, deceased; Nancy, deceased; Please, deceased; John, the subject of this sketch; Mary, deceased; Green, deceased; and James, de- ceased.
John Bowers was reared on his father's farm and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He was a farmer and stockman all his life, and one of the well-known stockmen of Caldwell County. He owned a
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farm of 160 acres. Mr. Bowers died May 9, 1914, and is buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
On Jan. 12, 1865, Mr. Bowers married Rosamond Edwards, a native of Carroll County, Virginia, and the daughter of Isaac B. and Nancy (Moore) Edwards, both natives of Virginia. Mr. Edwards came to Mis- souri in 1848 and settled on a farm in New York Township, Caldwell County. He became the owner of 600 acres of land and was a successful stockman. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were the parents of seven children, as follows: Solomon, deceased; Amos, deceased; Heywood, deceased; Matilda, the wife of Montgomery Hawks, deceased; Ollie, the wife of Stephen Peabody, Hamilton; Mrs. Bowers; Ruth, the wife of Samuel Wonsettler, Caldwell County. To John and Rosamond (Edwards) Bowers 11 children were born, eight of whom grew up, as follows: Nancy Eliza- beth, the wife of James Brumley, farmer, South Dakota; Newton, retired farmer, Hamilton; Ella, Kansas City; Ollie Matilda, deceased, was the wife of Groomer Jones; Norman Bruce, farmer, Kansas; Alida J., the wife of F. E. Williams, auctioneer and farmer, Hamilton; Merritt L., liv- ing with his mother on the home place; Mildred Pearl, the wife of Albert Gray, farmer. Mrs. Bowers has 22 grandchildren and four great-grand- children. She is now living on the home place and operates the farm, with the help of her son.
In politics Mr. Bowers was a Democrat. He was a member of the Church of Christ, of which Mrs. Bowers is. Mr. Bowers was one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County.
C. P. Roberts, a successful and prominent business man of Braymer, is a native of Wisconsin. He was born Aug. 24, 1863, in Columbia County, the son of John O. and Eleanor (Williams) Roberts.
John O. Roberts was born in Wales and came to the United States when he was 17 years of age. He settled in Wisconsin, later moving to Missouri, where he lived on a farm near Braymer. Mr. Roberts became the owner of 800 acres of land, which he improved, and was among the leading stockmen of Carroll County for many years. He was a Demo- crat and a member of the Methodist Church. He died in 1913, and Mrs. Roberts, also a native of Wales, died in 1918. They are buried in Ever- green Cemetery, Braymer. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts were the parents of the following children: O. M., farmer and stockman, Braymer; John W., farmer and stockman, Braymer; Elizabeth, the wife of David T. Jones, farmer, Carroll County ; Robert. P., farmer and stockman, Carroll County ;
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Maggie, the wife of John McPherson, harnessmaker, Kansas City, Mo .; W. M., deceased; and C. P., the subject of this sketch.
C. P. Roberts was reared on his father's farm and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He has been engaged in business in Braymer for many years, and now operates the Franklin Hotel with his wife. The Franklin Hotel is among the finest and most up-to-date hotels in Caldwell County. It is a four-story brick structure, well furnished and modern throughout. Mrs. Roberts has had considerable experience in the manage- ment of hotels and is a very capable and efficient manager.
On May 7, 1905, Mr. Roberts married May Shields, a native of Car- roll County, and the daughter of J. H. and Sarah (Markwell) Shields, both natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Shields were the parents of the fol- lowing children: Lou, the wife of J. H. Sperry, farmer, Carroll County ; Lydia, the wife of W. F. Sperry, farmer in southern Missouri; Thomas, deceased; Mrs. Roberts; Minnie, the wife of R. H. Rea, broker, Kansas City, Mo .; Lilly, the wife of Ira Godsey; Grace, who assists her sister in the management of the Franklin Hotel; and Nellie, the wife of Sidney Shingelton, Kansas City. Mr. Shields was a prominent farmer and stock- man of Missouri for many years. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Shields is now living retired in Tina. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts have no children.
Mr. Roberts is a Democrat. He is one of the enterprising citizens of Caldwell County and is widely known.
George Washington Shively, well-known farmer and stockman of New York Township, was born Nov. 26, 1861, in Benton County, Ohio, the son of David and Amy (Bell) Shively.
David Shively was a native of Marion County, Ohio, and moved to Benton County, Ohio, when he was a young man, where he bcame a suc- cessful farmer and stockman. Mr. Shively improved his farm of 1231/2 acres of land and became a well-known breeder of high-grade stock. Dur- ing the Civil War he enlisted in the Union army as a corporal under Capt. Oliver Bell, and served for 100 days. Mr. Shively was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He died in January, 1883, and his wife also died during the same year. They are buried in Locust Grove Cemetery, Benton County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Shively were the parents of seven children, as follows: John, deceased; Lois, married Hayman Henry, now deceased, and she lives at Hamilton, Mo .; James M., farmer, Idaho; Catherine, married W. J. Kline, a farmer, now deceased; Eunice,
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the wife of E. E. Oldfield, farmer, Hamilton; George W., the subject of this sketch; and Anna, the wife of Sheridan Oldfield, farmer, Oklahoma.
George Washington Shively was reared on his father's farm, in Ohio, and received his education in the district schools. When he was a young man he moved to Missouri and settled in Caldwell County, engaging in the building and contracting business, which he followed for 20 years. Mr. Shively then purchased a farm in New York Township, which he now operates successfully. The Shively farm contains 421/4 acres of well im- proved land, and Mr. Shively specializes in the breeding of registered Shorthorn cattle, Poland-China hogs and mules. He also operates 80 acres which he rents. His farm is modern and contains good buildings.
In December, 1884, Mr. Shively married Hattie J. Finley, a native of Knox County, Illinois, and to this union one child was born, Grace Lois, now the wife of Grover Cleveland Appleman, farmer and stockman, Gomer Township. Mr. Shively's first wife died April 7, 1888, and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Breckenridge. Mr. Shively later married Dora De- liliah Guffey, also deceased. On Nov. 17, 1905, he was married to Myrtle Florence Appleman, a native of Benton County, Ohio, and the daughter of J. H. and Lydia (Kline) Appleman, both natives of Ohio, and the parents of the following children: Mrs. Shively; Ica and Iva, twins; Ica is the wife of John Cramer, and Iva the wife of William Rassmussem; Grover Cleveland, farmer and stockman, Caldwell County. Mr. Appleman was a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years. He died Aug. 29, 1921, and his wife died Nov. 16, 1921. To George W. and Myrtle Florence (Appleman) Shively two children have been born, as follows: T. B., born Aug. 9, 1907, died July 23, 1910; and Eldon Glen- wood, born Dec. 17, 1911, at home.
Mr. Shively is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodmen of the World. He is a capable and energetic farmer, widely known throughout Caldwell County.
Judge William J. Waggoner, a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and presiding county judge, was born Sept. 8, 1860, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the son of Jonathan M. and Edith (Peirsol) Waggoner.
Jonathan M. Waggoner was born April 10, 1837, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, the son of Jonathan M. and Rebecca (Norcross) Waggoner. The Waggoners were of German descent on the father's side, and of Eng- lish descent on the mother's side. They came to America many years
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ago, and settled in Pennsylvania, where they engaged in farming. To Jonathan and Edith (Peirsol) Waggoner the following children were born: Mary E., the wife of Norton Sivitzer, Ray County; William J., the subject of this sketch; Laura B., the wife of M. Mills, railroad engineer, Kansas City; and Rebecca, died in infancy. Mrs. Edith Waggoner died in 1865, and later, in 1867, Mr. Waggoner married Clarinda Montgomery, a native of Pennsylvania. To this union five children were born, as follows: Theodore F., living on the home place; Eliza Ann, the wife of Leo Bridge- water, cashier Trust Company of Kingston; Nancy May, the wife of C. R. Hankins, Gould Farm, Mo .; George, Kingston Township; Dr. Jonathan E., Chicago, Ill. Mr. Waggoner's second wife died Aug. 27, 1882, and is buried in Kingston. At the time of his death, Mr. Waggoner was a prom- inent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 160 acres of well improved land. He was a life long Republican and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He took a prominent part in local politics and served two terms as county treasurer of Caldwell County.
William J. Waggoner was reared in Pennsylvania and received his education in the district schools in that state until he was nine years old, when his parents came to Caldwell County, Missouri, and here he also attended school. He then engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Waggoner now owns and operates a 200-acre farm in New York Town- ship, Caldwell County. He has been successful in the breeding of Short- horn cattle and Spotted Poland-China hogs. The Waggoner stock farm is among the finest in the county and is improved with a nice residence.
On March 14, 1889, Mr. Waggoner married Malinda Tospon, a native of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and the daughter of Henry and Eliza (Otto) Tospon, both natives of Germany, and the parents of the following children : Mrs. Waggoner; Florenda, the widow of Frank Parker, Hamilton; Harmon, deceased; Carrie, the wife of Orville Parker, Hamilton; Otto, farmer, Kingston; John, farmer, living north of King- ston; and Edith, with brother John. Mr. Tospon was a Civil War veteran and a well-known farmer of Caldwell County. He died Sept. 1, 1884, and his wife died Nov. 4, 1914. They are buried in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Waggoner are rearing an adopted daughter, Mary Tomlinson.
In 1918 Mr. Waggoner was elected county judge, which office he has filled since that time. He is a Republican, a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and one of Caldwell County's dependable and pro- gressive citizens.
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James J. Todd, a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 124 acres of well improved land, was born April 5, 1858, in Wright County, the son of George Washington and Delilah Jane (Prock) Todd.
George Washington Todd is a native of Indiana, and came to Mis- souri with his parents when he was a small boy, settling in Webster County. He later moved to Wright County, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising on a farm of 120 acres. For many years Mr. Todd was a breeder of high-grade stock. During the Civil War he served with the Missouri Volunteer Infantry for some time. He is now living retired on his farm of 80 acres in Wright County. Mr. Todd is 86 years of age and enjoys good health. He has never used coffee or tobacco. Mrs. Todd died several years ago and is buried in Lafayette County. Mr. and Mrs. Todd were the parents of three children: James J., the subject of this sketch; Noah Washington, deceased; and Floyd James, contractor and builder, Ada, Okla.
James J. Todd was reared on his father's farm, in Wright County, and attended the district schools. He then engaged in the brick-making business, which he followed for 13 years. Mr. Todd now carries on gen- eral farming and stock raising on his farm of 124 acres in Lincoln Town- ship, and has been successful in the breeding of high-grade stock. The farm is well improved with an attractive residence and modern farm buildings.
On Oct. 2, 1886, Mr. Todd married Dora F. Snyder, a native of Breck- enridge, and the daughter of George Washington and Mary Elizabeth (Shockley) Snyder, both natives of Indiana. Mr. Snyder was a pioneer of Caldwell County, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was a Republican, a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and belonged to the Methodist Church. Mr. Snyder died Sept. 25, 1908, and his wife died July 2, 1906. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Mrs. Todd; Nora, deceased; Cora Ann, the wife of J. D. Gibson, farmer, Hamilton; Maggie May, the wife of Walker Buxton, living in Johnson County, Kan- sas; and Jessie D., the wife of Nelson McGlumphy. To James J. and Dora (Snyder) Todd nine children have been born, as follows: Jennie May, the wife of Vilas Cowgill, farmer, New York Township; George W., veteran of the World War, automobile mechanic, Richmond; Maurine M., the wife of Harry W. Cowley, Kansas City; James Floyd, farmer, veteran of the World War, also serving with the army of occupation in Germany ;
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Leota Belle, teacher in Kingston High School, the wife of Claude Cleven- ger, barber, Kingston; Cecilia, the wife of James Shunn, Kansas City ; William, barber, Fairfax; Clarence N., was graduated from Polo High School in May, 1922, living at home; and Dorothy D., at home. Mr. and Mrs. Todd have five grandchildren.
Mr. Todd is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and be- longs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Todd is a Republican and the family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Todd is a capable and reliable member of his community.
Harry Lee Gregg, a well-known farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 360 acres of good farm land, was born Sept. 17, 1880, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of Mark Kelshaw and Linzia Jane (Burns) Gregg.
Mark Gregg was a native of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. His ancestors fought with George Washington. In the fall of 1880 Mr. Gregg came to Missouri, where he purchased land for $12.50 per acre. He became a prominent farmer and at one time was the owner of 640 acres of land. He was also an extensive stock feeder and shipper. Mr. Gregg specialized in the breeding of purebred Jersey cattle. He was a Repub- lican and a member of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder for a number of years. Mr. Gregg died Feb. 2, 1913, and his wife died Jan. 20, 1908. They are buried in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg were the parents of seven children, as follows: Alex- ander, deceased; Charles, living on the old home place in Pennsylvania ; Harry Lee, the subject of this sketch; Edward, deceased, was a graduate of Washington College, and a civil engineer; John, deceased; Samuel, de- ceased; and Esther, deceased.
Harry Lee Gregg spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and received his education in the schools of Wash- ington, Pa., and Jefferson Academy. In 1899 he started in the general merechandise business, and later went to Kentucky with his father, where they purchased horses and mules. Mr. Gregg lived with an uncle for several years. He now operates his farm in New York Township, Caldwell County, which contains 360 acres of land. Mr. Gregg is an extensive shipper of stock, shipping from 600 to 1,000 head per year. During normal times he ships about 25 cars per year.
On Oct. 20, 1909, Mr. Gregg married Mamie Marie Buster, a native of Hamilton, and the daughter of Jacob and Mollie (Austile) Buster, the
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former a native of Missouri, and the latter a native of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Buster were the parents of three children, as follows: Homer, mail clerk, Cowgill; William, grocery clerk, Hamilton; and Mrs. Gregg. Mr. Buster was a well-known farmer and a veteran of the Civil War. He is now deceased, and his wife lives in Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. Gregg have one child, Edward, born Nov. 20, 1918.
Mr. Gregg is a Republican. He has served as township trustee and is director in the consolidated school district. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and belongs to the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Gregg is an enterprising and progressive citizen of Caldwell County.
John S. Shumate, retired, is a veteran of the Civil War, and a pioneer settler of Caldwell County. He was born May 29, 1841, in Ten- nessee, the son of Samuel and Polly (Barby) Shumate.
Samuel Shumate was a native of Kentucky. When he was a young man he moved to Tennessee, remaining there for 13 years, after which he started for Missouri in a covered wagon. He settled on land southeast of Knoxville, which he purchased for $4 and $5 per acre. Mr. Shumate became a leading farmer of the county, and was also a millwright. He made several trips across the plains in search of gold. He was a Re- publican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Shumate were the parents of the following children: John S., the subject of this sketch ; Willis, deceased, officer during the Civil War; Barbara, deceased, was the wife of William Richardson; Granville, deceased; Esther Ann, the wife of Thomas Kincaid, both deceased; and Martha, the widow of John Davenport.
John S. Shumate was reared in Tennessee and came to Missouri with his parents when he was a young man. He received his education in the district schools, after which he worked in a flour mill, receiving 10 cents per day. At the end of the first year Mr. Shumate invested the $52.00 he had earned in the shoe business. After three years he came to Polo and was engaged in the harness business for 26 years. At the end of that time Mr. Shumate purchased a farm of 90 acres, which he operated for many years. He is now living retired in Polo. During the Civil War Mr. Shumate enlisted in Company C, 4th Division, Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and served for three months.
On March 3, 1864, Mr. Shumate married Catherine Cook, the daugh- ter of John and Sarah (Renfrow) Cook, natives of Kentucky, and the parents of the following children: William, Civil War veteran, deceased;
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Samuel, deceased; Jane, the wife of James Thomas, both deceased; Sarah, the wife of P. McCubbin, both deceased; John, deceased, Civil War vet- eran; Mrs. Shumate; Frank, Civil War veteran, deceased; and one child died in infancy. To John S. and Catherine (Cook) Shumate the follow- ing children were born; Sally, the wife of Elmer Burnett, Polo; Samuel, Polo; Mary, the wife of P. Bowers, farmer, Kansas City; Grant, farmer, Oklahoma; Etta, deceased, was the wife of William Ramsey. Several years after the death of Mr. Shumate's first wife, he married Julia Cook, and to this union six children were born, as follows: Ada, the wife of Edward Murray, farmer, Arkansas; Joseph, World War veteran; Myrtle, the wife of Charles Sanderson, Caldwell County; Grant, living in Kansas; and Pearl, the wife of Daniel Wright, Caldwell County. Mr. Shumate's second wife died in 1898, and is buried in Zimmerman Cemetery.
Mr. Shumate has served as mayor of Polo for three years, and on the township board for 12 years. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, having been treasurer of the Polo lodge for three years. He is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church.
Ben H. Green, a well-known and successful young business man of Polo, is a native of Missouri. He was born Feb. 12, 1891, in Knoxville, the son of Van and Sarah (Thomas) Green.
Van Green was a native of Mercer County, and during his life was engaged in the carpenter, wagon making, bridge building and blacksmith trades. He worked at these various occupations for 40 years and was widely known throughout Missouri. At the time of his death he was the owner of 120 acres of well improved land. He was a Civil War veteran, having served throughout the war in the cavalry. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Union Church. Mr. Green is deceased, and his widow now resides southwest of Knoxville. They were the par- ents of the following children: Lilly, the widow of William Gorham; Seth, deceased; Thomas, farmer, Caldwell County; Samuel, Kansas City; Noah, Kansas City; Mollie, the wife of William Cowgill; Albert, black- smith, Lamson; Ada, the wife of Ernest Mallory, Hamilton; John, Polo; Bertha, the wife of Moses Rainivater, Knoxville; Ben H., the subject of this sketch; and Bessie, the wife of James Sullinger, farmer; there are now living 31 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Ben H. Green was reared on his father's farm and later went to Kansas City, where he attended night school. After completing his edu- cation, Mr. Green was employed in the Montgomery Ward Jewelry Com-
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pany of Kansas City for one year. From there he went with the Jones Store Company, where he remained until 1916. He then came to Polo, where he now operates a jewelry store. Mr. Green carries a very com- plete line of watches and jewelry, and has an extensive trade throughout the county. He is an excellent mechanic.
Mr. Green volunteered for service during the World War, but was not accepted. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is a Re- publican. He is a progressive and enterprising young man, whose suc- cess in business is almost certain.
Frank Buchanan, a successful business man of Polo, where he is agent for the Standard Oil Company, was born Feb. 28, 1874, in Cass County, Indiana, the son of Thomas J. and Sarah (Kistler) Buchanan. Thomas J. Buchanan was born in Ohio and came to Missouri in 1880, settling in Clinton County. He was engaged in the windmill and pump business in Polo for many years, and was also a poultryman. Mr. Bu- chanan was a Civil War veteran, enlisting from Ohio. He was a Democrat and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Buchanan was a member of the Methodist Church. He died- May 5, 1918, and is buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery, near Polo. Mrs. Buchanan lives in Polo. They were the parents of the following children: George, deceased; Frank, the subject of this sketch; Nettie, the wife of Frank Higgins, Kansas City; Bessie, the wife of Howard Swafford, deceased; Thomas A., Carrollton; Lulu, the wife of Elmer Hocklander, Caldwell County; Bertha, the wife of David Hocklander, Caldwell County; and Otto, deceased.
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