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On Feb. 24, 1887, Mr. Farrar married Miss May Woodard, born May 10, 1863, in Washington County, New York, the daughter of Daniel and Miriam (McNitt) Woodard, both natives of Washington County, New York. Mr. Woodard was connected with the banking business during his life, and was president of the National Bank of Granville, N. Y. He was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Woodard were the parents of the following children: J. M., resides in Albany, N. Y .; Emma W., the widow of Capt. J. H. Hayes, Civil War veteran, living in Salem, N. Y .; Daniel D., banker of Granville, N. Y .; Martin, deceased ; Frankie, deceased; Ely M., living in Albany, N. Y .; Mrs. Farrar; Lucinda, the wife of S. E. Everets, attorney, Granville, N. Y .; Lydia, deceased ; and Archibald, deceased. Mr. Woodard died June 4, 1887, and his wife died Oct. 19, 1902. To S. F. and May (Woodard) Farrar four children have been born, as follows: D. Irving; Lynn W .; Miriam E., at home;
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and S. F., Jr. D. Irving Farrar was born in Braymer and attended Wil- liam Jewell College. On June 7, 1917, he enlisted in the World War, with Base Hospital No. 28, at Kansas City, Mo., and was sent to Camp Mc- Pherson, Ga., and later to France, where he remained for one year, having charge of the mess department. He is now the assistant cashier of the Bank of Braymer. Lynn W. Farrar is also a graduate of William Jewell College. He enlisted during the World War, and received the commission of first lieutenant at Camp Sheridan, Ill. He was stationed with the 38th Infantry, 3rd Division, and served in France for over one year, taking part in many important battles, including the second battle of the Marne, the battle of St. Mihiel, during which he was wounded; Chateau Thierry, and the Argonne, where he was again wounded in action. Mr. Farrar was also in the army of occupation in Germany. He was discharged April 29, 1919, after which he went to New Mexico. Mr. Farrar is now living in Braymer. S. F. Farrar, Jr., is employed in Kansas City.
The Bank of Braymer was organized in December, 1887, with the following officers: Daniel Braymer, president; Archibald Woodard, vice president; and S. F. Farrar, cashier. Present officers of the bank are: J. R. Dalbey, president; Edward Toomay, vice president; S. F. Farrar, cashier ; and D. Irving Farrar, assistant cashier. Directors are: J. R. Dalbey, Edward Toomay, G. H. Toomay, John G. Goll, and S. F. Farrar. The Bank of Braymer is a thriving institution, and well merits the suc- cess that has been its achievement.
S. F. Farrar is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Independent Order. of Odd Fellows and he belongs to the Baptist Church. He is an independent voter. Mr. Farrar is one of the industrious, ambitious and progressive citizens of the town and community.
Rev. Francis Marion Wadley, a prominent citizen of Braymer, was born in Henderson County, Tenn., on March 4, 1833. He is a son of John B. and Matilda (Allen) Wadley.
John B. Wadley was born in Tennessee. His wife was also a native of that state. The former was the owner of 700 acres of land, was a presid- ing elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He died in May, 1866, and his wife died several years later. They are both buried in Tennessee. They were the parents of 11 children, as follows: William H., deceased ; Joseph Allen, deceased; Francis Marion, the subject of this sketch ; David, deceased; W. M., deceased; Ellen Lillie; Mary, married Robert Cox, both deceased; John R., farmer, resides in Tennessee; Thomas, deceased; Mar-
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tha, deceased, married Mr. Griswell, and Amanda, who resides in Ten- nessee.
Francis Marion Wadley was educated in west Tennessee Spring Creek College of Monastery, Theological Department, and shortly after his grad- uation became engaged in missionary work, traveling through 11 differ- ent states. Has been pastor of every church in Livingston County. He was one of the founders of Wadley Masonic Lodge, No. 616, which he organized in 1869. He has preached and done missionary work from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast.
On Feb. 9, 1854, Mr. Wadley married Mary Dunn, a daughter of William and Celia (Stutts) Dunn, natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn were the parents of the following children: Margaret mar- ried Thomas Fessonire, farmer, both deceased; John, deceased; William, deceased; Celia, wife of the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth, married Elvin Cravens, deceased; Martha, married John Lollard, deceased; Ada- line, married William Webb, both deceased; Isaac, deceased, and Amanda, deceased. Mr. Dunn was a well known farmer and the owner of 400 acres of land. He died in 1855 and Mrs. Dunn is also deceased.
To Rev. Francis Marion and Mary (Dunn) Wadley 10 children have been born, as follows: Martha Ann, married T. B. Stone, deceased ; Joseph, deceased; Fanny, married H. R. Wright, Eureka Springs, Ark .; Ada, married R. W. Flood; Minnie, married D. W. Storms, resides in west- ern Nebraska ; Emma, deceased, married J. D. Craig; Susie, married Frank Kelley, resides in Kansas; Benjamin, farmer, Nebraska; and William Thomas, deceased. Mrs. Wadley is deceased.
Rev. Wadley is now living retired at Braymer. He has a wide acquain- tance and is one of the most influential and highly respected citizens of Caldwell County.
George V. Braymer, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and one of the large land owners in Missouri, is a native of Cald- well County. He was born Jan. 27, 1871, the son of Daniel and Nancy Ann (Woodard) Braymer.
Daniel Braymer was a native of New York, born March 17, 1844. He came to Missouri in 1868, settling on the farm in Davis Township, Caldwell County, now owned by his son, George V. Braymer. Mr. Bray- mer became a prominent farmer and stockman of the county, and was a leading citizen of the county during his entire life. He owned 2,000 acres of land. The town of Braymer was named after Mr. Braymer by the
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. He served as county judge for two terms, and organized the Bank of Braymer, of which he was presi- dent for a number of years. Mr. Braymer died Aug. 18, 1921, and is buried in the Braymer Cemetery, which he had donated to the city. He was an exceptional man; a man of energy, ambition and progressive ideals. Mr. and Mrs. Braymer were the parents of the following children: George V., the subject of this sketch; Stella, born Dec. 8, 1872, lives with her sister, Mrs. Woolsey, Braymer; Frank W., born June 4, 1875, deceased ; and Anna L., the wife of Dr. C. B. Woolsey, leading physician of Braymer.
George V. Braymer attended the district schools of Caldwell County and Braymer High School. He also attended college in Cameron. Mr. Braymer has followed farming and stock raising during his entire life, and has been unusually successful. He was in partnership with his father for many years, and they owned 4,250 acres of land throughout the coun- try. Mr. Braymer now operates the old home place in Davis Township, where he has always lived. It contains 815 acres of well improved land. There is a splendid two-story residence on the land, and other good farm buildings. Mr. Braymer is a widely known breeder of Shorthorn Cattle, Poland China hogs, Shropshire sheep, Percheron horses, and mules. He is also an extensive feeder of cattle and ships his stock all over the country. The Braymer stock farm is among the finest in the state. Mrs. Braymer also owns 120 acres of land.
On Dec. 21, 1893, Mr. Braymer married Stella Feese, a native of Cald- well County, born Jan. 31, 1872. To this union one child was born: Paul- ine, born Nov. 4, 1895, now the wife of Ora S. Wells, living near Bray- mer. Mr. Braymer's first wife died Feb. 7, 1898, and is buried in Bray- mer Cemetery. Later, Mr. Braymer married Alice G. Morris, a native of Braymer, born June 11, 1873, the daughter of Richard B. and Almira (Gal- lagher) Morris. To Mr. and Mrs. Morris two children were born: Alice and Lillian, twins-Alice is the wife of Mr. Braymer, and Lillian is the wife of E. M. Street, banker of Albany. To George V. and Alice (Morris) Braymer three children were born, as follows: Daniel R., born July 6, 1899, engaged in farming with his father; George V., Jr., born Dec. 15, 1906, at home; and Mildred, born Dec. 20, 1907, at home. Mrs. Braymer's father was a veteran of the Civil War. He died in 1910, and his widow now lives in Braymer.
Mr. Braymer is a director in the First National Bank of Braymer, and a stockholder in the Braymer Telephone Company. He is a York Rite
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Mason and member of the Mystic Shrine and belongs to the Methodist Church. In politics, he is a Republican. Mr. Braymer is one of the highly esteemed and prominent men of the community.
Samuel Scott Shrum, a member of an early pioneer family of Cald- well County, who is now living retired in Braymer, is a native of Cald- well County. He was born Feb. 12, 1861, in Davis Township, the son of John L. and Elizabeth Ann (Davis) Shrum.
John L. Shrum was born in Lincoln County, N. C., April 24, 1818. He came to Missouri in 1844, being among the very first settlers of Cald- well County. Mr. Shrum purchased 160 acres of land, at $1.25 per acre. He improved the land, and became a leading farmer and stockman of the county, breeding high grade stock. Mr. Shrum owned 600 acres of land at the time of his death, Feb. 5, 1867, and his wife died Nov. 1, 1893. They are buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Shrum were the parents of seven children, as follows: Mary Ellen, deceased; Dennis D., deceased; John Calvin, deceased; Joe Anna, the widow of G. W. Eitherton; Harrit Solestia, the wife of Albert Kyser, both deceased; Elizabeth Jane, the widow of J. W. McBee, living in Caldwell County ; and Samuel Scott, the subject of this sketch.
Samuel Scott Shrum has always lived in Caldwell County. He re- ceived his education in the district schools, after which he engaged in farming. Mr. Shrum started life with $55.00, which his mother gave him. He purchased some stock and 80 acres of land, which he improved. Mr. Shrum became a successful stockman, and was widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle, Poland China hogs, and other high grade stock. At one time he owned 240 acres of land. Mr. Shrum is now liv- ing retired in Braymer, where he owns a fine home.
On Oct. 4, 1885, Mr. Shrum married Clara Smith, who died Oct. 7, 1902. She is buried in Black Oak Cemetery. On Nov. 15, 1904, Mr. Shrum married Hattie J. Owen, a native of Caldwell County, born Dec. 24, 1870. She is the daughter of George and Mildred (Coffman) Owen, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter a native of Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Owen were the parents of six children, as follows: John, deceased ; Willis J., living in Kansas City; Mary, the wife of Jone Lane, druggist, Braymer; Laura J., the widow of U. J. Grant; Mrs. Shrum and Dora, the wife of Robert Hayes, living in Braymer. Mr. Owen died May 27, 1897, and his wife died Nov. 13, 1876. They were members of the Methodist Church. To Samuel Scott and Hattie J. (Owen) Shrum four children have
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been born, as follows: John and James, twins, deceased; Charles Owen, born April 19, 1908, living at home; and Anna Mildred, born Dec. 25, 1913, at home.
In politics, Mr. Shrum is a Republican. He is a member of the school board. Mr. Shrum is a substantial citizen, and stands high in the com- munity and county.
Benjamin B. Street, retired, who has been prominently identified with Caldwell County for many years, is a native of Carroll County, and one of the oldest natives of Missouri now living in Caldwell County. He was born April 26, 1848, the son of John Murry and Marie (Brady) Street.
John Murry Street was born April 14, 1808, in Virginia. He came to Missouri in 1837, settling on a farm in Carroll County. In making the trip to Missouri, Mr. Street came in covered wagons, drawn by horses. Mrs. Street was born in Ohio, Feb. 19, 1814. They were the parents of 13 children, as follows: Sarah Jane, married John W. Isom, both de- ceased; Andrew Jackson, deceased; George, deceased; Elvira, the wife of Raley R. Williams, both deceased; Julia Ann, deceased; James W., killed during the Civil War; John A., killed during the Civil War; Benjamin B., the subject of this sketch; W. H., retired farmer, living in Bogard; Mary Ellen, the wife of Samuel Goodson, both deceased; Jesse B., retired farmer, living in Linn County, Kan .; Charles M., retired farmer, living in Bogard; and Melkager, deceased. John Murry Street owned 1,000 acres of land at one time, which was all prairie, and the first home of the Street family was a log cabin. Mr. Street was a successful stockman of Carroll County, and was an extensive breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Street died June 27, 1887, and his wife died March 7, 1902. They are buried in the family cemetery on the home place.
Benjamin B. Street was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He has always been a farmer, and a successful stock- man of Caldwell County. Mr. Street rented land for four years, then purchasing his first farm of 40 acres. He now owns 180 acres of well improved land, and good buildings. Mr. Street specialized in the breed- ing of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs for many years, and was also an extensive feeder of stock. He is now living retired.
On Nov. 27, 1870, Mr. Street married Mary M. Williams, a native of Allen County, Ohio, and the daughter of Reuben B. and Margaret (Hayes) Williams, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter a native of
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Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Williams were the parents of nine children, as fol- lows: Perry, deceased; Fannie, deceased; Mrs. Street; James; Eliza J .; Rozilla ; Alanson; Nelson; David H., deceased. Mr. Williams was a veteran of the Civil War, and a prominent farmer of Carroll County. Both he and his wife are deceased. To Benjamin B. and May (Williams) Street two children have been born, as follows: E. M., born Sept. 11, 1871, president of the Albany Bank; and Leona D., born Aug. 30, 1873, the wife of W. S. Huff, farmer, living in Caldwell County.
In politics, Mr. Street is a Republican. He is a member of the Chris- tian Church, and one of Caldwell County's most highly respected citizens.
John Rathbun, a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 145 acres of well improved land in Davis Township, is a native of Caldwell County. He was born Aug. 16, 1858, the son of Enoch and Elizabeth (Thompson) Rathbun.
Enoch Rathbun was a native of Ohio and among the first settlers of Missouri. His grandfather, Mr. Allen, purchased land for 25 cents per acre and built a log cabin. Enoch Rathbun became a successful farmer of Caldwell County, and owned 200 acres of land, which he improved. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and identified with the Republican party and a member of the Methodist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun are deceased. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Mary, the wife of Thomas Proctor, retired farmer of Braymer; James, mayor of Cameron, and president of the First National Bank of Cameron; John, the subject of this sketch; Lizzie, deceased ; Laura, the wife of William Bay, living in Colorado; and Ellsworth, deceased.
John Rathbun was educated in the district schools and attended Avelin College. He began life by working on a farm for $14 per month. Later, Mr. Rathbun rented land, and after several years purchased his present farm of 145 acres. He does general farming and is interested in the breeding of Poland China hogs and cattle, in which he has achieved success. The Rathbun farm is well improved with an attractive two-story residence and other farm buildings.
Mr. Rathbun was married March 18, 1886, to Louisa Wolford, a native of Ohio, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Wolford. Mr. Wol- ford, now living retired in Braymer, was a leading farmer and stock- man of Caldwell County for many years. He is a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting from Ohio, and serving throughout the war. Mr. and Mrs. Rathbun have two children, as follows: Nellie, a graduate of Warrens-
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burg Normal School, and the wife of F. J. Markett, living in McGill, Nev .; and Charles, engaged in farming with his father.
Mr. Rathbun is a director of the Farmers Trust Company of Bray- mer. He is a republican and a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Rathbun belongs to the Baptist Church. He is an efficient farmer, and a reliable citizen.
James W. Toomay, a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 770 acres of well improved land was born Feb. 11, 1874, in Ray County, the son of Michael and Martha Jane (Moad) Toomay.
Michael Toomay was a native of County Cork, Ireland. He came to this country when he was a young boy with his brother. The trip re- quired nine weeks in a sail boat. After arriving in New York, Mr. Toomay worked there for two years, after which he moved to Bloomington, Ill. In 1856 he came to Missouri, and spent one year in Caldwell County, then moving to Ray County, where he purchased a farm at $1,25 per acre. Mr. Toomay was a successful farmer for many years and owned 2,300 acres of land. He died May 1, 1914, and his wife died Aug. 15, 1884. They are buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Toomay were the par- ents of 13 children, as follows: Mary, wife of John Davis, living at Cow- gill; John, deceased; Daniel, deceased; David, deceased; Lizzie, the wife of Ray Taylor, now deceased ; Michael, deceased; Henry J., living in Braymer; Fanny, living in Ray County ; Bertha J., living in Ray County; Dora, the wife of Samuel Welker, living in Braymer; one died in infancy ; James W., the subject of this sketch; Eliza, living on the old home place in Ray County.
James W. Toomay was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the public schools and also attended Chillicothe Normal School. He then taught school for six years in Ray and Caldwell coun- ties, after which he engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Toomay's farm of 770 acres, in Ray and Caldwell counties is among the finest stock farms in the county. He does general farming and stock raising. Mr. Toomay also has two chicken farms and raises Plymouth Rock and Leg- horn chickens. The Toomay residence is modern as well as the other buildings on the place. In 1906 Mr. Toomay was married to Anna Plummer, a native of Caldwell County and the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Stewart) Plummer. Mr. Plummer was born in Mercer County, Ohio, May 29, 1836, and came to Missouri when he was a young man.
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Mr. Plummer has been a leading farmer and stockman of the county for many years. He is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in Company D, Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Mrs. Plummer died Nov. 12, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. Plummer were the parents of the following children: May, the wife of William Smith, Carroll County; Benjamin, deceased; John, living in Caldwell County; Clara, the wife of James Wilson, living in Caldwell County ; Edward, living on the home place; Anna, the wife of James W. Toomay; Albert, deceased; and one child died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Toomay have two children: Zetta, born May 9, 1907, at home; and Wil- lard, born July 27, 1910, at home.
Mr. Toomay is a director of the Farmers Trust Company of Bray- mer. He is a Republican. Mr. Toomay inherited the stability and genius of his father, and is one of the progressive and successful men of the county.
Thomas R. Williams, a prominent farmer and stockman of Davis Township, is a native of Wisconsin. He was born Jan. 22, 1861, the son of Richard W. and Mary (Davis) Williams.
Richard W. Williams was born in Montgomeryshire, Wales, and came to the United States when he was a young man. The trip in a sailboat required seven weeks. Mr. Williams settled in Wisconsin and was em- ployed by the Milwaukee Railroad for many years. He owned 40 acres of land, and later carried on general farming and stock raising, being a breeder of cattle, hogs, and sheep. Mr. Williams was a Republican and a member of the Congregational Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Williams are deceased. They were the parents of seven children, as follows: Thomas R., the subject of this sketch; David, farmer, Minnesota; Elizabeth, the widow of Alexander Armstead; John, farmer, Daviess County; Anna, de- ceased; Richard, farmer, living near Kingston; and Joshua, deceased.
Thomas R. Williams attended the rural schools of Wisconsin. After finishing his school work he came to Missouri, settling on a farm in Daviess County and bought a 148-acre farm, trading this for the 160 he now owns. The bar and other farm buildings are in excellent condition and the place presents a well kept appearance, and shows the care which Mr. Williams gives it. He raises Shorthorn cattle, Chester White hogs, and Percheron horses. Mr. Williams was engaged in the livery business in Breckenridge for four years.
On Nov. 11, 1888, Mr. Williams married Julia Fenner, a native of Ohio, and the daughter of William and Florence (Bowker) Fenner, both natives
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of Ohio. Mr. Fenner came to Missouri, and settled on a farm near Breck- enridge in Daviess County. He is now deceased, and his wife resides with her daughter, Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Fenner had but one child, Mrs. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. William have two children, as follows: Mary, the wife of S. H. Lewis, farmer and stockman, Braymer; and Rolland, at home with his parents.
Mr. Williams has served as justice of the peace for two years and also as a member of the township board for two terms. He has been road overseer and school director. Mr. Williams is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a Republican and has been deacon of the Baptist Church since 1898. Mr. Williams is a farmer of practical experience and marked ability in his work.
J. D. Wheeler, now living retired, one of the well known farmers of Caldwell County, was born Jan. 25, 1849 in Indiana, the son of Charles Y. and M. (Hosa) Wheeler.
Charles Y. Wheeler was a native of Kentucky. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Indiana and from there to Missouri, settling near Hamilton. Mr. Wheeler died in August, 1859, and his wife died in 1851. They were the parents of two children: Mary Ellen, deceased; and J. D., the subject of this sketch. J. D. Wheeler had two half brothers: C. Y., living at the Ridge, near Cameron, and W. F., deceased.
J. D. Wheeler was educated in the district schools of Indiana, and came to Missouri in the spring of 1856. He has lived on the same farm in Caldwell County for the last 20 years. He owns 35 acres of good farm land. Besides his farm work, Mr. Wheeler has been a plaster contractor for 40 years, and is widely and favorably known throughout the county.
Mr. Wheeler was married first to Hulda Ann Owen, and to this union one child was born, Charles, an extensive farmer of Kansas. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Wheeler married Almira Davis, and they were the parents of three children, as follows: Grace, the wife of Albert Mc- Clellan, Kansas City; Rev. Lawrence, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Cameron; and Stella May, at home.
In 1908, Mr. Wheeler was married to Mrs. G. E. Trothman, of Revanna, Mercer County, Mo.
In politics, Mr. Wheeler is a Republican. He is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Wheeler has been a successful farmer of Cald- well County, and is held in high regard for his practical, farsighted busi- ness methods.
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Samuel Rathburn, deceased, was a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born Oct. 20, 1847, in Davis Township, Caldwell County, the son of Allen and Elizabeth (Anderson) Rathburn.
Allen Rathburn was a native of Ohio and one of the earliest settlers of Missouri. He entered his land in Caldwell County and paid 121/2 cents per acre, which was all timber land. Mr. Rathburn became a prominent farmer and stockman of the county, owning a good stock farm of 160 acres. During the early days of Mr. Rathburn's life in Caldwell County, the Mormons and Indians caused a great deal of trouble, and he helped drive them out. Mr. Rathburn was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He died in May, 1858, and his wife died in 1853. They were the parents of four children, as follows: Samuel, the subject of this sketch; John, deceased; Martha, deceased, was the wife of Jacob Philips ; and Robert, deceased. By a former marriage to a Miss Edmunds, Mr. Rathburn had three children, as follows: Anna, deceased, was the wife of S. S. Parker; Enoch, deceased; and Mary, the wife of William Hatfield, both deceased. Mr. Rathburn was married the third time to Miss Mann, and to this union three children were born, as follows: twins, died in infancy ; and Sarah L., the widow of Rile Phares, living in Kansas.
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