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John W. Tippit was reared on his father's farm, which was located two and one-half miles south of Braymer. He received his education in the public schools, and followed farming during his entire life. Mr. Tip- pit became a leading stockman of the county, and was known as a breeder of high grade stock. He died Jan. 27, 1906, in Hamilton, where he had moved several years before.
On March 9, 1887, Mr. Tippit married Eva Scott, a daughter of James H. and Rachael (Lane) Scott. Mr. Scott was a native of Ohio, and was born Oct. 6, 1842, in Fairfield County. He served throughout the Civil War in the 11th Ohio Cavalry. After the close of the war, Mr. Scott returned to Lancaster, Ohio, and worked at the carpenter trade until 1870, when he came to Missouri, and settled in Caldwell County. He lived on a farm there for 29 years in Lincoln Township, later moving to Hamil- ton, where he lived for 16 years before his death. He died May 11, 1915, and his wife died Aug. 18, 1920. Mr. Scott was justice of the peace of Hamilton for 16 years, and was among the substantial citizens of Cald- well County. To James H. and Rachael (Lane) Scott four children were born, as follows: Mrs. Tippit; Mrs. James R. Hemry, living in Hamil- ton ; and two children died in infancy.
John W. Tippit was a man of integrity and strong business acumen, a believer in progressive methods in his work, and always ready to support the best interests of his community.
Charles Otto, a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 270 acres of well improved land, was born on a farm in Caldwell County, Aug. 30, 1878, the son of A. D. and Mary S. (Bowman) Otto.
A. D. Otto, now living retired on his farm in Kingston Township, is a native of Germany. He was born Oct. 4, 1845, and came to this country in 1867, settling on his present farm in Caldwell County, which is located two miles west of Hamilton. He now owns 340 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Otto were the parents of nine children, as follows: Mrs. William Duston; Frank M .; Charles, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Ira Scott; Albert, Hamilton; Mrs. Rena Smith; Henry; Ernest; and Mrs. Alice Reighan.
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Charles Otto was reared on his father's farm and attended the dis- trict schools. He has always followed general farming and stock rais- ing and has met with marked success. Mr. Otto lived on the home place until 1919, when he moved to his present farm of 270 acres. It is located east of Kingston, and is among the finest stock farms in the community. Mr. Otto is a breeder of high grade stock, and also has a good grain farm.
On March 4, 1903, Mr. Otto married Lola Palmer, a daughter of Jona- than Palmer, pioneer settler of Caldwell County. To Charles and Lola (Palmer) Otto four children have been born, as follows: A. D .; Faye; Emerson, and Margaret. A nephew of Mrs. Otto, John Palmer, Jr., makes his home with Mr. and Mrs. Otto.
In politics, Mr. Otto is a Republican. He is one of the dependable citi- zens of Caldwell County and is widely and favorably known.
Philip Barnard, a substantial farmer and stockman of Mirabile Town- ship, and the owner of 200 acres of good farm land, was born July 28, 1863, in Sangamon County, Ill., the son of Philip and Nancy A. (Doug- lass) Barnard.
Philip Barnard, Sr., was a native of Kentucky and his wife was born in Virginia. They lived in Illinois until 1865, then moving to Iowa on March 20, settling in Fremont County, where they remained until the fall of 1875, when they came to Missouri and lived in Atchison County. Mr. Barnard died Dec. 8,, 1883, at the age of 60 years, and his wife died March 13, 1904, in Nodaway County. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard were the parents of the following children: Granison, Fairfax, Mo., Crit, living in Caldwell County; Jane, the widow of John Davis; Sarah, the widow of James Mc- Caskey, Mound City; Lloyd, died March 21, 1921; and Philip, the sub- ject of this sketch.
Philip Barnard was educated in the public schools of Iowa and Mis- souri, and has always followed farming and stock raising. He raises pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs and high grade cattle. Mr. Barnard has a well improved farm in Mirabile Township, which contains a beautiful residence, and the other farm buildings and improvements are of a high standard.
Mr. Barnard was married on Sept. 1, 1892, to Lucy Potter, a native of Turney, Clinton County, and the daughter of James Potter. To Philip and Lucy (Potter) Barnard five children have been born, as follows: Minnie, the widow of Theodore McCabe, who died April 30, 1922; Joseph,
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farmer and township assessor, Mirabile Township; Charles, farmer, living at home; Ruth, student in Kidder Institute; and Alva, attending school. Mrs. Theodore McCabe now lives at home with her parents, and has two children: Glenn Irvin and Lorene McCabe.
Joseph Barnard is a veteran of the World War. He enlisted in the 5th Field Hospital, 3rd Division, on Feb. 24, 1918, and trained for three months in Buffalo, N. Y., before going to France. He sailed with the 3rd Division on July 2, 1918, and was stationed in St. Aiganan, France, and later in Paris with the 246 M. P., where he remained for six months before going to Brest. After remaining in Brest, France, for three months, Mr. Barnard was sent home and landed in Hoboken, N. J., on Sept. 15, 1919, being discharged the day of his arrival. While in service in Brest, he had his throat cut by an Algerian nigger. Mr. Barnard was engaged in the St. Milhiel and the Argonne Drive, and was gassed. While in Paris he married Marcelle Yvonne Isaac, a native of Paris. Philip Barnard is a Democrat and is a member of the Independent Order of, Odd Fellows. He is one of the highly esteemed and prominent men of his community.
L. W. Mccullough, a well known and successful farmer of Mirabile Township, is a native of Missouri. He was born Sept. 28, 1855, one mile south of Excelsior Springs, in Clay County, and is the son of Robert and Martha (Turner) Mccullough.
Robert Mccullough was a native of Clay County, and was the son of L. W. Mccullough, a native of Ireland who came to Missouri during the early days. Robert McCullough spent his entire life in Clay County and died in 1856. His wife was born in Ray County, four miles southeast of Excelsior Springs, and she was the daughter of John Turner, a native of Scotland, and pioneer settler of Kentucky. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and later moved to Missouri, where he homesteaded a farm in Ray County. Martha (Turner) Mccullough later married Ebenezer Titus, and to that union five children were born, as follows: Arthur, Stroud, Okla .; Jane, the wife of Moses Odell, Ray County; Georgia Ann, the wife of Caleb Odell, Ray County ; Isaac, living near Excellsior Springs ; and Sarah Ellen, the wife of Mace Frakes, Cass County. To Robert and Martha (Turner) Mccullough three children were born, as follows: James Mack, died about 30 years ago; John, deceased, Nebraska; and L. W., the subject of this sketch. Martha (Turner) Mccullough Titus died in 1907 in Ray County, at the age of 77 years.
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L. W. Mccullough came to Caldwell County when he was 13 years of age and spent nine years with an uncle, Robert Grant. He received his education in the public schools of Caldwell County. Mr. Mccullough en- gaged in farming for about eight years in Clinton and Caldwell counties after his marriage, and then went to Mirabile, where he hauled freight from there to Polo, Cameron, and other points for 14 years. Mr. McCul- lough later farmed in Rockford Township for seven years, after which he came to Mirabile Township, and located on his present farm of 60 acres. He follows general farming and stock raising. Mr. Mccullough raises chickens extensively, specializing in pure bred Plymouth Rocks. He now has between four and five hundred on hand.
Mr. Mccullough was married March 1, 1881, to Georgia Isabell Grant, a native of Mirabile, and the daughter of George W. and Elizabeth (Foughty) Grant. Mr. and Mrs. Grant, now deceased, came from Virginia to Caldwell County in 1855. To L. W. and Georgia Isabell (Grant) Mc- Cullough six children have been born, as follows: Lester, Caldridge, Neb .; Truman T., Watonga, Okla .; Clement R., Mirabile Township, Caldwell County ; Elizabeth Dale, the wife of Robert Carr, Mirabile; George Dean, Mirabile Township; and Verne Forrest, serving with the United States Army Coast Artillery, now in Hawaiian Islands.
In politics Mr. Mccullough is a Republican. He has been a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at Mirabile for 30 years and is a member of Imperial Encampment No. 62, Cameron. Both Mr. and Mrs. McCullough are members of the Christian Church. They are highly esteemed citizens of their community.
C. E. Ogan, a leading farmer and stockman of Breckenridge Town- ship, has lived on his present farm for 39 years. He was born April 9, 1879, in Vinton County, Ohio, the son of Lafe and Mary Ogan.
Lafe Ogan was born May 7, 1854, in Vinton County, Ohio, and his wife was born May 11, 1856. They moved to Caldwell County in 1880 and settled in Breckenridge Township. In October of 1883, they moved onto the farm now owned by C. E. Ogan, the subject of this sketch. Lafe Ogan died when he was 32 years of age, and his wife later married O. D. Wescot, and is living in Harris, Mo. To Mr. and Mrs. Ogan four children were born, as follows: Charles E., the subject of this sketch; Elizabeth and Ella deceased; and William L.
C. E. Ogan has lived on the same farm ever since October, 1883. He lived in a log cabin for 18 years before his home was built. Mr. Ogan has
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become a successful farmer and stockman. He specializes in the breed- ing of Shropshire sheep, Spotted Poland China hogs, and Shorthorn cattle. His wife raises standard bred Buff Orphington chickens.
On Feb. 7, 1901, Mr. Ogan married Mabel Voorhes, and to this union two children have been born, as follows: Earl, now in his junior year in Breckenridge High School; and one child died in infancy.
Mr. Ogan is an independent voter, and has served as school director for 12 years. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 334 of Brecken- ridge, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows No. 291 Breckenridge, and the Woodmen of the World, No. 117, Breckenridge. Mr. Ogan is a pro- gressive farmer, and is well liked in his community.
Homer B. Sackman, leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, was born June 15, 1867, in Mirabile Township, the son of William B. and Elizabeth (Bozarth) Sackman.
William B. Sackman was born Sept. 28, 1828, in Ohio, and was the son of Daniel and Elizabeth Sackman. Daniel Sackman was a native of Pennsylvania, and among the first settlers of Caldwell County. He was a farmer and blacksmith, operating a backsmith shop in connection with his farm. Mr. Sackman died April 27, 1865, in Mirabile Township, at the age of 77 years and is buried in a cemetery south of Mirabile. His wife, Elizabeth, died Jan. 9, 1865, at the age of 73 years. Mr. and Mrs. Sack- man had ten children, only one of whom is now living, George Francis Sackman, who is living in Cowgill. He was born Nov. 18, 1835. William B. Sackman came to Caldwell County with his parents when he was 13 years of age. He was a farmer and stockman during his entire life. Mr. Sack- man died April 26, 1918, and his wife, born Aug. 29, 1832, died April 30, 1911. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Sackman were the parents of the following children: J. F., living on the home place; M. D., Kingston Township, Caldwell County ; Parmelia Clevenger; William O., deceased; W. I., Mira- bile Township; Cora V. Henderson, Cameron, Mo .; Homer B., the subject of this sketch; and Ella Johnson, Ottowa, Kan.
Homer B. Sackman was reared on his father's farm in Mirabile Town- ship, and received his education in the Plumb Creek District School. He has always followed farming, stock raising and dealing. Mr. Sackman pur- chased his present farm in 1910, and moved there in 1919. He improved the place with a new residence, which is one of the finest residences in the county. Mr. Sackman's farm contains 160 acres of well improved land, and he raises high grade stock.
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On June 1, 1897, Mr. Sackman married Sarah A. Frost, a daughter of L. L. and Mary J. (Allen) Frost, both natives of Tioga County, Pa., and pioneer settlers of Caldwell County. Mr. Frost is a prominent stock- man of Caldwell County, and raises registered stock only. Mr. and Mrs. Frost are the parents of the following children: Isaac A., breeder, living on the home place, and a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Mrs. Sackman; Alice R., the wife of J. D. Arey, living east of Mirabile; and Benjamin H., living on the home place, and a sketch of whom also appears in this volume. To Homer B. and Sarah A. (Frost) Sackman four chil- dren have been born, as follows: Nina May, a graduate of Kidder Insti- tute, now teaching school in Mirabile Township; Monte Lyman, student in Mirabile Consolidated High School; Norma, deceased; and Ona Bell, student in the public schools.
Mr. Sackman is a Republican. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights and Ladies of Security. Mr. Sack- man is esteemed as an able and practical farmer and a citizen of high ideals.
J. S. Houghton, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Mirabile Township, and the owner of 160 acres of well improved land, is a native of Kingston Township, Caldwell County. He was born Feb. 17, 1883, and is the son of Joab and Mary Jane (Fuggitt) Houghton.
Joab Houghton is a native of Pennsylvania, and the son of John F. Houghton, pioneer settler of Caldwell County. John F. Houghton brought his family to Missouri when Joab was three years of age, and they settled in Kingston Township, Caldwell County. Mr. Houghton became a suc- cessful farmer. He is deceased and is buried in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Joab Houghton live on a farm in Kingston Township. They are the par- ents of the following children: Fannie, the wife of William Frazier, Kings- ton; Carrie, the wife of Thomas Esteb, Kansas City; J. S., the subject of this sketch; Allie, the wife of Frank Lake, living near Kingston; Maude, the wife of Ed Weddle, Kansas City; and Hugh, veteran of the World War, now living at home. He served with a machine gun company in the 89th Division in France, and was wounded in the right leg, being now practically crippled. He was wounded two days before the signing of the armistice.
J. S. Houghton was educated in the public schools of Kingston, and has always followed farming and stock raising. He began farming for himself at the age of 21 years, the time of his marriage, and now owns a
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well improved farm in Mirabile Township, which he purchased in 1919. Mr. Houghton is a breeder of pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs, and high grade cattle and sheep. He is the owner of the Coushinberry horse, Bon Ton, a standard bred horse, a three gaited saddle horse, and also a harness horse. Mr. Houghton has shown him eight times and always won prizes. He also has standard bred road horses. He has shown Coushinberry 67 times and has won many prizes.
In 1903, Mr. Houghton was married to Emma Orr, a native of Mirabile Township, and to this union twins were born, Don and Dean Houghton, now 16 years of age and attending school in Mirabile. Mrs. Houghton died March 8, 1918, and is buried in Kingston. On Feb. 23, 1919, Mr. Houghton married Pearl Brazelton, a daughter of Alex Brazelton.
Mr. Houghton has always been a Democrat. He is a substantial mem- ber of his community.
M. J. Trimble, a prominent citizen of Plattsburg, is a native of Mis- souri. He was born Dec. 1, 1862, in Clinton County, the son of James W. and Esther (Morris) Trimble.
James W. Trimble was a native of Kentucky, and among the pioneer settlers of Clinton County, coming here in 1857. Mr. Trimble was engaged in farming for ten years, then moving to Plattsburg, where he followed the mercantile business until the time of his death in 1873. His wife died in 1880. James W. and Esther (Morris) Trimble were the parents of three children, as follows: William L., married Mary Mitchell; Amanda, the wife of E. Fry, deceased; and M. J., the subject of this sketch.
M. J. Trimble was reared in Clinton County, and attended the pub- lic schools and a commercial college in Cincinnati, Ohio. After complet- ing his education, Mr. Trimble was associated with S. M. Froman, mer- chant of Plattsburg, for five years. He then was employed by J. A. Porter for two years. Since 1884, Mr. Trimble has been engaged in the banking business in Plattsburg, being bookkeeper for seven years, and cashier of the Clay & Funkhouser Bank for 28 years. He is now serving as vice- president of the bank.
The Clay & Funkhouser Banking Company of Plattsburg was organized in 1864 by James M. Clay and Joel Funkhouser. It was organized with a capital of $15,000.00, and now has a capital of $100,000.00, and a sur- plus of $50,000.00. Officers of the bank are: W. P. Conkey, president; M. J. Trimble, vice-president; A. P. Fry, director ; J. E. Shoemaker, direc- tor; W. J. Delaney, director ; John O'Brien, director; and F. M. Riley,
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cashier. The bank was formerly known as the Clay & Funkhouser Bank, but is now operated under the name of the Clay & Funkhouser Banking Company. It is located on the main thoroughfare, and occupies a modern building.
In 1888, Mr. Trimble married Alma Vallandinghan, a daughter of John W. and Emma (Bowlby) Vallandinghan, the former a native of Ken- tucky and the latter of New Jersey. To M. J. and Alma (Vallandinghan) Trimble two children have been born, as follows: Eilleen, the wife of Dr. Thomas S. Fleming, Moberly; and Leslie R., married Ruth Johnson, residing in Chicago, Ill.
Mr. Trimble served as county treasurer in 1891, and for two terms in 1913 and 1921. He is now city treasurer.
Mr. Trimble is a Democrat in politics. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and is treasurer of the Plattsburg lodge. He is one of the depend- able citizens of Clinton County and is widely and favorably known.
Dr. Don R. Wilson, the well known government veterinary inspector, now living at Plattsburg, was born Dec. 21, 1894, in Spring Hill, Ohio, and is the son of E. N. and Jennie K. (Keller) Wilson.
E. N. and Jennie K. (Keller) Wilson are both natives of Spring Hill, Ohio. Mr. Wilson was born Feb. 26, 1854. The Wilson family moved to Oklahoma in 1900, where Mr. Wilson purchased a farm in Noble County. In 1912 they moved to Kansas City, where Mr. and Mrs. Wilson now reside. They are the parents of the following children: Frederick, died in in- fancy ; Elizabeth B., died in 1918, was the wife of O. A. Willson; Agnes, the wife of E. L. Donaldson, Kansas City, Mo .; and Dr. Don R., the sub- ject of this sketch.
Dr. Wilson was engaged in a Serum Manufacturing Company at Kan- sas City, for about a year when he accepted a government position in Chi- cago, Ill., as veterinary inspector with the Department of Agriculture. In November, 1918, he was transferred to Kansas City, where he was engaged Virus Serum control work, and later went to Madison, Wis., where he was connected with the tuberculin testing of cattle for the United States. Dr. Wilson came to Lathrop in August, 1919, as supervising inspector of the Lathrop Serum Company and the Brawner Serum Company of Converse. In August, 1922, Dr. Wilson purchased the veterinary equipment of Dr. W. C. Shikles, of Plattsburg, and is now engaged there in the practice of veterinary medicine.
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On Dec. 16, 1916, Dr. Wilson married Myrtle Mae Miller, in Kansas City, and they have one child, Helen Marjorie.
Dr. Wilson is an independent voter. He is a member of the Presby- terian Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Dr. Wilson is a reliable and efficient member of the community and has the esteem of his fellow citizens.
Joel Funkhouser, a well known retired banker of Clinton County, was born Dec. 23, 1870, in Augusta County, Va., the son of John Andrew Jackson and Alice (Hanger) Funkhouser.
John Andrew Jackson Funkhouser and his wife were natives of Vir- ginia, and came to Missouri in 1884, settling in Plattsburg, Clinton County. Mr. Funkhouser was a hardware merchant, operating a store in Platts- burg until 1896. He was very successful, and became prosperous. Mr. Funkhouser organized the Clay and Funkhouser Bank of Plattsburg, in partnership with Mr. Clay and a brother, Joel Funkhouser. This partner- ship continued until 1864, when Mr. Clay died.
Joel Funkhouser was reared and educated in Churchville, Va., which is now known as Staunton, Va. He came to Clinton County with his par- ents, where he has since lived. Mr. Funkhouser and a brother aperated the Plattsburg Light and Power plant, which was sold Nov. 1, 1921, to the Excelsoir Spring Water, Gas and Electric Company. The plant was or- ganized by Mr. Funkhouser's father, Joel Funkhouser, and George L. Gordon, and later sold to M. J. Trimble. In 1905, Mr. Funkhouser, the subject of this sketch, purchased the plant. He is now connected with the bank only as a stockholder.
A more extensive history of the Funkhouser family appears in an- other chapter of this volume.
F. J. Weckman, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Concord Township, is a native of Ohio. He was born Jan. 10, 1859, three miles from Canton, Ohio, the son of John and Eva (Bentz) Weckman.
John and Eva (Bentz) Weckman were both natives of Germany, he coming to the United States in 1828, and his wife in 1832. They settled in Ohio, and were among the pioneers of that state. Mr. and Mrs. Weck- man were the parents of nine children. They are both deceased and are buried in Ohio.
Mr. Weckman married Anna F. Shoemaker, a daughter of Joseph . and Margaret (Young) Shoemaker, the former a native of Pennsylvania
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and the latter a native of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker were among the first settlers of Missouri. To F. J. and Anna F. (Shoemaker) Weckman three children were born, as follows: L. E., married Mabel Keats, Plattsburg; J. E., a clerk in the First National Bank of Platts- burg; and Margaret Edith, the wife of W. B. Sanders, living on the home place.
In politics, Mr. Weckman is a Republican. He is a member of the Church of the Brethren. Mr. Weckman is a progressive and successful man of affairs and the Weckman family ranks among the leading repre- sentative people of Clinton County.
L. M. Atchison, farmer and stockman of Concord Township, is the owner of 800 acres of well improved land, and is well known in the town- ship as a man of integrity and industry. He was born May 27, 1872, on a farm in Clay County, the son of Lewis C. and Alice (Bivens) Atchison.
Lewis C. Atchison was born in 1848 in Missouri, and lived in Clay County during most of his life. He was a leading farmer and stockman for many years. Mr. Atchison died Aug. 5, 1912, and his wife died Aug. 12, 1898. They are both buried in Plattsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Atchison were the parents of five children, as follows: L. M., the subject of this sketch; William Allen, married Floy Trimble, residing in California; Mary Alice, the wife of R. A. Bywaters, Platte County ; Hulda, died in infancy ; and Catherine B., the wife of A. P. Hamilton, Richmond.
L. M. Atchison was reared in Clay County, and received his educa- tion in the William Jewell College of Liberty. He then taught school for one year, after which he attended the Transylvania College, in Lexington, Ky., being graduated from there in 1896. The following year, Mr. Atchi- son taught school in the Bodoc Academy, Clay County. He came to Plattsburg Sept. 6, 1898, and worked for two years in the mercantile estab- lishment of J. A. Porter. Mr. Atchison then purchased 280 acres of land in Clinton Township, Clinton. County, which he farmed. He has added to his land holdings until he now owns 800 acres. Mr. Atchison is known throughout the county as a successful stockman, and he specializes in breeding Spotted Poland-China hogs and feeding cattle and hogs.
Mr. Atchison married Josephine Stoutimore, a daughter of D. L. and Sallie (Morgan) Stoutimore, natives of Clinton County, now residing in Plattsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Stoutimore are the parents of four children, as follows: Morgan; Mrs. Atchison; Harry B .; and Dixie. Mr. and Mrs.
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Atchison were married Nov. 28, 1900, and to this union three children were born, as follows: L. M., Jr., born Aug. 19, 1906; David Lincoln, born June 24, 1916; William J., born Oct. 15, 1918.
Mr. Atchison moved from his farm to Plattsburg in 1904, and built his present residence there in 1915, a fine two-story brick structure. Mr. Atchison is a member of the Christian Church, of which he is a deacon. He is a Democrat in politics, and one of Clinton County's most substantial citizens.
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