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Samuel Rathburn attended the rural schools of Caldwell County, and was a farmer and stockman during his entire life. He owned 2221/2 acres of well improved land, and was a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle, Poland China hogs, Shropshire sheep, and pure bred Norman horses. In the early days, Mr. Rathburn drove his stock to Breckenridge, there being no railroads. He sold hogs for three cents a pound and corn at 15 cents a bushel. During the Civil War, Mr. Rathburn enlisted in the Missouri Volunteer Infantry and served for six months. He died Feb. 2, 1920, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer.
On May 7, 1871, Mr. Rathburn married Martha F. Thompson, a native of Chillicothe, born Aug. 29, 1850, and the daughter of Samuel and Leah (Crickerham), Thompson, the latter a native of Indiana. Samuel Thomp- son was among the earliest settlers of Chillicothe, and was a well known blacksmith of that community for many years. He served during the Mexican War. Mr. Thompson died in 1879, and is buried near Chillicothe. To Samuel and Miss (Anderson) Thompson, his first wife, six children were born, as follows: Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of Enoch Rath- burn; David, deceased; James, deceased; Samuel, deceased; Isaac, de-
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ceased ; and John, deceased. To Samuel and Lea (Crickerham) Thompson, his second wife, seven children were born, as follows: Nancy Jane, the wife of Wiley Miller, deceased; William, died during the Civil War; M. Margaret, died in infancy; Mrs. Rathburn; Ebenizer W., living in Chilli- cothe; and two children died in infancy. Mr. Thompson was married the third time to Mary Waddel.
Mr. and Mrs. Rathburn had two children, as follows: William Albert, born Sept. 1, 1873, died Nov. 20, 1878; and Lulu, born Feb. 14, 1881, and married Oct. 29, 1914, to Ernest Hudson, farmer, living on the Rathburn farm. Mrs. Rathburn lives on the old home place with her daughter, and they operate the farm of 2221/2 acres. She has lived on his farm for 51 years, and is the only woman left in the township who has lived through the pioneer stages of Caldwell County. She is a fine woman and an inter- esting pioneer.
In politics Mr. Rathburn was a Republican. He was a charter mem- ber of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and served as justice of the peace for a number of years. Mr. Rathburn was a member of the Methodist Church, and was esteemed throughout the county as a man of integrity and uprightness of character.
George W. Braymer, Jr., a leading farmer and stockman of Cald- well County, is a member of a prominent family. He was born March 12, 1896, in Granville, N. Y., the son of George W. and Jennie (Smith) Braymer.
George W. Braymer, Sr., now living retired, has been a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years. He is the brother of Daniel Braymer, one of Caldwell County's most promi- nent citizens, after whom the city of Braymer was named. George W. Braymer started farming at the age of 17 years and retired at the age of 44 years. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and is a Republican. Mr. Braymer belongs to the Baptist Church; and has always been known as a substantial and progressive citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Braymer have four children, as follows: Daniel H., electrical engineer, and editor in chief of the Electrical World, with offices in New York and Chicago; Clara V., a teacher, living with her parents in Granville, N. Y .; Lucina W., the wife of Rev. H. C. Broughton, pastor of the Baptist Church, Schenec- tady, N. Y .; and George W., the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. Braymer are now living in Granville, N. Y.
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George W. Braymer, Jr., is engaged in farming and stock raising. He now operates the farm in Davis Township, which is among the oldest established farms in the county. Mr. Braymer owns 400 acres of well improved land, and specializes in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle, Poland China hogs, horses and mules. The Braymer farm is well improved with a fine residence and good farm buildings.
On Jan. 4, 1921, Mr. Braymer married Hazel Martin, a native of Webster City, Iowa, and the daughter of A. J. and Emma Leona (Van- Winkle) Martin. Mr. Martin is a native of Hamilton County, Iowa. He is now the mayor of Braymer, and the owner and editor of Braymer's newspaper, which is known as the "Braymer Bee." Mr. Martin is a lead- ing and influential citizen of the county, and favorably known. Mrs. Bray- mer has one sister, Helen Martin, who is employed in the revenue col- lector's office in Kansas City. Mrs. Martin is now deceased.
Mr. Braymer is a graduate of Cornell Law School. He is a Repub- lican and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Braymer is one of the pro- gressive and reliable young men of the community, where the Braymer name has always stood for community development and improvement.
Eliza C. Myers, for 53 years a resident of Lincoln Township, is among Caldwell County's most interesting pioneers. She was born Nov. 8, 1845, in Hardy County, West Virginia, the daughter of Daniel S. and Susan (Ward) Tucker.
Daniel S. Tucker was a native of Hardy County, West Virginia, and his wife was born in Hampshire County, West Virginia. She and her sons came to Missouri in 1870 and settled on a farm in Lincoln Township, Cald- well County, where she spent the remainder of her life. Mrs. Tucker car- ried on general farming and stock raising and was well known. Mr. Tucker disappeared mysteriously, and it is believed he was murdered, as he carried a considerable amount of money with him. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker were the parents of six children, as follows: James, deceased; Eliza C., the subject of this sketch; H. N., retired farmer, Cowgill; Clinton, deceased; Mary, deceased; and O. W., farmer and stockman, living near Cowgill.
Eliza C. Myers was reared in West Virginia and received her educa- tion in the district schools. During the Civil War she lived in West Vir- ginia and endured many hardships. She, with her husband, came to Caldwell County in 1869. She was appointed postmistress of Cowgill dur-
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ing President Cleveland's administration. She moved the postoffice from Glassville to Cowgill and occupied the store of James Cowgill for some time. The town of Cowgill was named after Mr. Cowgill. Mrs. Myers was assisted in her work by her daughter, Rose M. (High) Ransdell.
Mrs. Myers, whose maiden name was Eliza C. Tucker, was married the first time to John C. High, a native of Hampshire County, West Vir- ginia, born Oct. 9, 1845. To this union two children were born, as fol- lows: John C. High, connected with the Santa Fe Railroad, living in Gallup, N. M .; and Rose M., the wife of Dr. D. F. Ransdell, dentist, of Franklin, Ind. Mrs. Myers has six grandchildren and one great-grand- child.
After the death of her first husband, John C. High, Mrs. Myers later married Samuel G. Myers, a native of Chambersburg, Pa., born Feb. 23, 1840. Samuel G. Myers is now living retired in Cowgill. 'He was a prom- inent farmer and stockman for many years, owning 200 acres of land. Mr. Myers is a veteran of the Civil War, having served with Company D, 1st Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.
Mrs. Myers is a staunch Democrat and a member of the Eastern Star Lodge. She is a substantial member of the community and a highly esteemed citizen.
John M. James, a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, is a native of Missouri. He was born May 11, 1853, four miles west of Kingston, the son of Moses Levy and Mary Eleanor (Butts) James.
Moses Levy James was born in Anderson County, Kentucky, Dec. 13, 1825, and came to Missouri before the time of the Mormon war in 1838. He was one of the first settlers of Caldwell County, purchasing land from 25 cents to $2 per acre. At one time Mr. James owned 2,700 acres of land, and at the time of his death owned 200 acres. He was a leading stockman of the county, shipping his stock throughout the coun- try. Mr. James was a breeder of high-grade stock, race horses and mules. His finest horse was "Talley," which was known as the fastest horse in the state. During the Civil War Mr. James organized a company of home guards from Caldwell County, of which he was captain. The following October, in 1862, he organized the 5th Battalion, and was later commis- sioned major. His company was stationed in Cameron until May, 1862, when it was combined with the 6th Regiment of Missouri State Militia, Major James still holding his rank in the new regiment. At the end of
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that year Major James was mustered out of service and returned home. Mr. James served as circuit clerk and county surveyor of Caldwell County for a number of years, and was also elected sheriff, which office he did not accept. He died Oct. 17, 1886, and his wife died Feb. 5, 1888. They are buried in Kingston Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. James were the parents of four children, as follows: Thomas William, deceased; John M., the subject of this sketch; one child died in infancy; and Hattie Elizabeth, deceased.
John M. James was reared on his father's farm, near Kingston, and received his education in the district schools. He has always engaged in farming and stock raising. He specializes in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China hogs. Mr. James has followed in the footsteps of his father and was a well-known breeder of race horses.
On April 14, 1881, Mr. James married Lucy Jane Reynolds, a native of Johnson County, born March 20, 1860, and the daughter of Thomas J. and Mary Jane (Smith) Reynolds, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter a native of Missouri. Mr. Reynolds came to Missouri when he was a boy, with his parents. He enlisted during the Civil War. Mr. Reynolds was a Republican, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and a member of the Methodist Church. He died in February, 1892, and is buried in Kingston. His widow now resides in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were the parents of the following children: Mrs. James; Mollie, the widow of Jack Butts, living in Kingston; Lilly, the wife of Jasper Sthanacker, living in Colorado; Lizzie, the widow of Lee Sthan- acker, living in Colorado; Bessie, the wife of Dan Gudshell, postmaster, Kingston; Bertha, the wife of Dan Buster, Kansas; Nora, the wife of Edward Shoemaker, St. Joseph; William, Colorado; and James, farmer, Kingston. To John M. and Lucy Jane (Reynolds) James 12 children have been born, as follows: Ella, the wife of Gilpin Moore, deceased; Lola Lee, the wife of Robert Barber, farmer; Thomas Major, farmer, Lincoln Township, Caldwell County; Hattie, the wife of Urbie Heinz, carpenter, Cameron; John H., farmer; William Ervin, farmer, living west of Hamil- ton; Pearl, the wife of Amos Baker, farmer, Lincoln Township, Caldwell County; Edward Jesse, World War veteran, farming; Earl, at home; Maud, a nurse in Cameron ; Russell, at home; and Leland, at home. Wil- liam Ervin James is a veteran of the World War, having served in France for 18 months. He was with the 88th Division.
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Mr. James is a Democrat, and is a member of the Baptist Church. He served as constable for one term. Mr. James is a public spirited citi- zen who takes an active interest in local affairs, and the James family has always been very prominent in Caldwell County.
Wilson S. Deam, deceased, was a Civil War veteran and a well-known farmer and stockman of Caldwell County. He was born March 26, 1840, in Wells County, Indiana, the son of Abraham and Martha A. (Haymer) Deam.
Abraham Deam and his wife were natives of Indiana. They were the parents of the following children: Harry L., 84 years of age, lives in Washington, D. C .; Wilson S., the subject of this sketch; Adam, deceased ; Sarah Elizabeth, deceased; and Robert, living in Iowa. Both Mr. and Mrs. Deam are deceased and are buried in Indiana. Mr. Deam was a Re- publican and a member of the Methodist Church.
Wilson S. Deam was reared in Indiana and attended the district schools there. After completing his education, Mr. Deam taught school in Indiana for several years. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in the 22nd Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served throughout the war as a sergeant, taking part in many battles. Later Mr. Deam came to Missouri and settled on a farm in Caldwell County. He taught school for 25 years and was widely known throughout the county. Mr. Deam owned 120 acres of well improved land and was successful in farming and stock raising. He died Sept. 17, 1903, and is buried in Evergreen Ceme- tery, Braymer.
Mr. Deam was married Nov. 12, 1874, to Martha W. Cox, a native of Caldwell County, born May 10, 1857, and the daughter of Nathan and Lucy (Brown) Cox, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter a native of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were the parents of the following children: Elizabeth, the wife of John Curtis, Braymer; Solomon, de- ceased; Samuel, farmer, Caldwell County; Francis, deceased; Lou, de- ceased. Mr. Cox was a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and also served during the Civil War. He was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cox are deceased, and buried in Brown Cemetery. To Wilson S. and Martha W. (Cox) Deam nine children were born, as follows: Robert W., agent for Chevro- let cars, born Dec. 18, 1875, living in Kansas City; Lucy, born Aug. 13, 1877, the wife of John Dunn, living in Kingston; Edna, born April 26, 1879, the wife of John A. Widmier, living in Daviess County ; Harry L.,
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born Feb. 19, 1881, farmer, Caldwell County; Maude, born Nov. 28, 1882, the wife of Donald Brison, living in Tacoma, Wash .; Claude, born April 1, 1885, living in Ottumwa, Iowa, a railroad conductor; Fred, born Sept. 21, 1887, living in Lyons, Kans., foreman in a flour mill; Ernest, born April 6, 1889, living in Canton, Ill., works in steel factory ; and Lutie, born Sept. 20, 1892, the wife of Gail B. Hornknocker, living in South Dakota. Mrs. Deam has 14 grandchildren. She is now living in Breckenridge, Mo.
Mr. Deam served as county recorder for eight years, and as county tax collector for three years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Knights of Pythias. He also was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics he was a Republican, and he was a member of the Methodist Church. As a public official Mr. Deam was efficient and popular, and as a private citizen he was a man of integrity and industry ..
George Wells, deceased, was a native of Caldwell County. He was born Nov. 19, 1848, in Fairview Township, the son of David and Ellen (Welker) Wells.
David Wells and his wife were both natives of Ohio, and early settlers of Caldwell County. Mr. Wells owned 140 acres of land in Fairview Township, which he improved, the first residence being a log cabin. He drove his stock to Breckenridge, and was a breeder of sheep. Mr. Wells was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. He died in 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Wells were the parents of the following children: John, retired farmer, Braymer; Mildred, the widow of Elliott Wolford, Bray- mer; George, the subject of this sketch; Alonzo, farmer, Ludlow; Nich- olas, farmer, Lexington County; Isaac, farmer, Livingston County ; Elisha, farmer, Ludlow; and Lucy, the wife of David Anderson, Montana.
George Wells was reared on his father's farm and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He then engaged in farming and stock rais- . ing, and met with marked success. He owned 140 acres of well improved land, and was well known as a breeder of sheep. At one time Mr. Wells owned 300 sheep. He also was a breeder of hogs and cattle. Mr. Wells died May 1, 1914.
On Jan. 7, 1874, Mr. Wells married Nancy Anderson, a native of White County, Tennessee, and the daughter of William H. and Caroline (Goodwin) Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson were the parents of the following children: Robert, deceased; Anna Eliza, deceased; John, died during the Civil War; Monroe, deceased; Mary, the widow of Norman Welker, Braymer; Josephine, deceased; Mrs. Wells; Thomas, farmer,
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Braymer; David, farmer, Montana; Mira, living near Ludlow; Jeanette, the widow of William T. Robinson, Livingston County; and Dollie Mandy, the wife of John Proctor, farmer, Proctorsville. Mr. Anderson was a substantial citizen of Caldwell County, and served as justice of the peace for a number of years. He was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Anderson died in 1892, and his wife died in 1898. They are buried in Livingston County. Mr. and Mrs. Wells had one child, Pearl, born Dec. 30, 1899, and the wife of Mason Lee, who now operates the Wells farm.
Mrs. Wells owns the farm of 140 acres, and her son-in-law specializes in the breeding of sheep, as did Mr. Wells, raising Marino sheep. Mrs. Wells is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. She is well known throughout the county and has many friends.
Mr. Wells was a Democrat. He was highly respected and was one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County.
A. J. McKenzie, known in Caldwell County as an excellent citizen and a successful farmer, is now living retired in Fairview Township, on the farm he has owned for 44 years. He was born May 18, 1847, in Henry County, Kentucky, the son of John and Bettsy (Hendron) Mckenzie.
John McKenzie was a native of Virginia, and his wife was born in Henry County, Kentucky. Mr. Mckenzie came to Missouri during the early days, remaining here but one year, after which he returned to Ken- tucky. He was a well-known farmer, owning 100 acres of land. Mr. Mckenzie was a Democrat. He died in Kentucky, and his wife died in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie were the parents of the following chil- dren: William, deceased; Lucy Jane, deceased; Benjamin, deceased ; Tay- lor, deceased; Pearl, the widow of Thomas Cornelius, Knox City; Lydia Ann, deceased; A. J., the subject of this sketch; James, deceased; Paul, deceased; Maud, the widow of George Bishop; John, deceased.
A. J. Mckenzie was reared on a farm and attended the district schools. He started life working at the carpenter trade, and has built many of the residences and buildings throughout this section of the county. Mr. Mckenzie also engaged in farming for many years, and owns 70 acres of land, which he has improved with a fine residence and other good buildings. He is now living retired on his farm in Fairview Town- ship. During the Civil War Mr. Mckenzie served in many battles.
On Feb. 17, 1874, Mr. Mckenzie married Eliza J. Mckenzie, a native of Henry County, Kentucky, and the daughter of William and Levina
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(Pennington) Mckenzie, the former a native of Louisville, Ky., and the latter a native of Garrett County, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Mckenzie were the parents of four children, as follows: Mary Frances, the widow of James Kelley, Oklahoma ; Mrs. Mckenzie; Rachael, the widow of Robert L. Kepley; and William R., deceased. To A. J. and Eliza J. (Mckenzie) Mckenzie three children have been born, as follows: Maude Jane, de- ceased; Mary Ann, deceased; and William J., deceased.
Mr. Mckenzie is a Democrat and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He and his wife have been members of the Baptist Church for 75 years. Mr. and Mrs. Mckenzie are interesting pioneers of Caldwell County, where they have been well and favorably known for many years.
Squire Jackson, a well-known retired farmer and stockman of Cald- well County, and the owner of 1851/2 acres of good farm land, was born in Campbell County, Tennessee, March 8, 1850, the son of Jacob and Mary Jane (Ford) Jackson.
Jacob Jackson was born May 3, 1828, in Tennessee, and his wife was also a native of Tennessee, born May 9, 1831. They came to Missouri during the early days and were among the first settlers of Caldwell County. They made the trip in wagons from Tennessee, and were on the way for six weeks. They lived on a farm in Gentry County for two years, later going to Ray County, where Mr. Jackson owned a farm of 160 acres. Mr. Jackson became a prosperous stockman of the county, specializing in the breeding of cattle, hogs and horses. He drove his stock to Richmond and Hamilton. Mr. Jackson served for two years during the Civil War, and took part in many battles and skirmishes. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Jackson died Oct. 25, 1905, and his wife died Dec. 4, 1912. They are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson were the parents of 16 children, as follows: Squire, the subject of this sketch; Isaac, retired, Hamilton; David, deceased ; Sarah, the wife of William Petree, retired, Richmond; Mary, the wife of Oscar Hyter, farmer, Caldwell County; Malinda, the widow of Samuel Lebo, Hamilton; Lulu, the wife of Nelson Flint; Thomas and William, twins, the former deceased, the latter a farmer, Richmond; Kelley, re- tired, Richmond; Jacob, farmer, Braymer; Minnie, the wife of James Crawford, Caldwell County; Dora Lillian, the wife of John Emery, re- tired, Polo; Howard, of Richmond; American, of Watkins; James, de- ceased ; and Nancy Alice, deceased.
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Squire Jackson was reared on his father's farm and attended school in a log schoolhouse. He started life farming rented land, and before his marriage purchased 40 acres of land, which he improved. Mr. Jackson now owns 1851/2 acres, and for many years has been a leading farmer and stockman of the county. He was a breeder of Shorthorn cattle, Poland- China hogs, Shropshire sheep, and horses. Mr. Jackson was also an ex- tensive feeder of stock. He now lives in an attractive two-story resi- dence in Cowgill, which is modern throughout.
On Oct. 17, 1875, Mr. Jackson married Mary C. Holder, a native of Ray County, born March 22, 1854. She is the daughter of Alexander and Lucinda (Carr) Holder, both natives of Tennessee and early settlers of Ray County. Mr. Holder was a prominent farmer, and owned 335 acres of land. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Holder were the parents of the following children: John, invalid, living on the home place; Mrs. Jackson; Sultanna, the wife of Joel Albertson, Kansas City ; Nancy, the widow of John Elliott, Kansas City; Effie; and William P., Excelsior Springs. Mr. Holder died Jan. 5, 1919, and his wife died April 27, 1901. To Squire and Mary C. (Holder) Jackson six children were born, as follows: Ollie, the wife of T. H. Jackson, farmer, Russellville ; Lucinda, the wife of John L. Shoemaker, farmer, Ray County ; Ira, farmer, owns 220 acres of land near Taitsville; Sally, the wife of Henry Barnett, farmer, living on the home farm; Sylvia, the wife of John Barnett, also living on the home farm; and Rosa, the wife of Charles Barnett, farmer, Polo. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have 38 grandchildren, and 10 great-grand- children.
Mr. Jackson is a staunch Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Jackson is well known throughout the county for his pro- gressive ideas, and he and his family are highly respected citizens.
Thurston Cox, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, was born Feb. 17, 1863, in Caldwell County, the son of John and Nancy (Peabody) Cox.
John Cox and his wife were both natives of Virginia, and among the early settlers of New York Township, Caldwell County. Mr. Cox became the owner of 115 acres of land and was a prominent stockman of Caldwell County for many years. The first Cox home was a log cabin built by Mr. Cox, and sycamore trees were used for the construction of the granaries. Mr. Cox served during the Civil War for three and one-half years, with Company C, 6th Missouri Cavalry, and during the war he lost his health.
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He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He died in April, 1914, and his wife died Feb. 22, 1863. To John and Nancy (Pea- body) Cox eight children were born, as follows: Vina Ellen, the wife of Martin Welker, retired farmer, Moorsville; Stephen, deceased; John Henry, deceased ; Burges, deceased; Peter, farmer, Montana; J. P., farmer, New York Township; one child died in infancy; and Thurston, the sub- ject of this sketch. Some time after the death of his first wife, Mr. Cox remarried, and had one child, Sarah Hannah, the wife of James Puckett, retired farmer, Hamilton.
Thurston Cox has always lived in Caldwell County. He attended the district schools, and then farmed with his father. In 1884 he rented land, and engaged in general farming and stock raising until 1893, when he purchased his present farm in New York Township, which consists of 210 acres of well improved land. There is two fine residences on the place and good farm buildings. Mr. Cox is a breeder of Poland-China hogs and Shorthorn cattle. He has met with marked success and is well known throughout the county.
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