History of Clinton and Caldwell Counties, Missouri, Part 67

Author: Johnston, Carrie Polk, 1865-
Publication date: 1923
Publisher: Topeka ; Indianapolis : Historical Publishing Company
Number of Pages: 924


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Mr. Collins was a good citizen, industrious and sincere. He merited the high regard in which he was held by the community.


Dr. Edwin Ernest Hufft is a prominent veterinary surgeon of Lathrop. He was born in Kansas, Feb. 9, 1885. Dr. Hufft was reared on his father's farm, in Clinton County, and received his education in the district schools. He was graduated from Lathrop High School when he was 19 years old. Dr. Hufft then attended the Kansas City Veterinary College, from which he was graduated in 1908.


Dr. Hufft then built a veterinary hospital on his farm, near Lathrop, where he practiced until 1914, when he became connected with the Serum Company of Lathrop. Dr. Hufft owns a half interest in this company, and devotes his entire time to that work.


On May 17, 1913, Dr. Hufft married Amy Collins, a daughter of Frank and Mary (Evans) Collins. Mr. Collins, now deceased, was a native of Missouri, born Nov. 5, 1853. He was a leading farmer and stockman of Clinton County for many years. Frank and Mary (Evans) Collins were the parents of 11 children, as follows: Eulah, the widow of C. B. Daniels ; Roscoe, residing in Longmont, Colo .; Lee Curtis, residing in Blackfoot, Idaho; Sallie, the wife of Cyrus Williams; Mrs. Hufft; Frank, farmer, Clinton County; D. C., connected with the Serum Company, Lathrop; William Newton, Lathrop, Mo .; Hershell H., residing in Idaho; Caroline, at home; Joseph, at home. Mrs. Collins resides in Lathrop. To Dr. Edwin Ernest and Amy (Collins) Hufft five children were born, as follows: Ernest Collins, born March 9, 1914; Jake Edwin, born Dec. 4, 1915; Rich- ard Hamilton, and Robert Evans, twins, born Sept. 11, 1917; and Mary Ann, born Sept. 27, 1919.


Dr. Hufft is a member of the Royal Arch chapter of the Masonic Lodge, of Lathrop, and his wife belongs to the Eastern Star Lodge. He is also a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. Dr. and Mrs. Hufft are members of the Baptist Church of Lathrop. Dr. Hufft has always been progressive, public spirited, and a citizen of real worth.


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Harold Harvey Leuders, a prominent farmer and stockman of Clin- ton County, was born July 17, 1890, in Manitou, Colo., the son of Herman and Emma (Wilcox) Leuders.


Herman Leuders was a native of Germany. When he was a young man he came to the United States and settled in Denver, Colo., and later in Lake City, Colo., where he was postmaster for a number of years. He was appointed secretary of the board of managers that constructed the state capitol in Colorado, which office he held for 17 years. In 1880 Her- man Leuders married Miss Emma Wilcox, a 'native of Pennsylvania. To this union three children were born, as follows: Carl, living in Clinton County ; Alice, deceased; and Harold Harvey, the subject of this sketch. Herman Leuders died in 1905, and his wife died in 1913, in Colorado.


Harold Harvey Leuders was reared in Colorado and received his education in the public schools. After his marriage in Colorado he came to Missouri and settled on a farm in Clinton County. He is a feeder and farmer and rents all the land he operates.


Harold Harvey Leuders married Miss Nell Scott, a daughter of John B. Scott, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Leuders three children have been born, as follows: John Herman, died in infancy; Carl R., born July 2, 1916, at home; and one child died in infancy.


Mr. Leuders is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the Knights of Pythias Lodge of Lathrop. He is an industrious and energetic farmer, highly esteemed in his community.


Horace Bruce Duncan, farmer and stockman of Lathrop Township, is the owner of 160 acres of well improved land, and is well known in the township as a man of integrity and industry. He was born Jan. 1, 1854, in Clinton County, the son of George B. and Mary Elizabeth Duncan.


George B. Duncan was a prominent farmer of Clinton County for many years. By a former marriage, Mr. Duncan was the father of three children, as follows: Nancy, residing in St. Joseph; John H., deceased, was a minister in the Christian Church; and George, deceased. Mr. Dun- can's first wife was Eliza Barryman Duncan. To George B. and Mary Elizabeth Duncan two children were born: Horace B., the subject of this sketch; and Myrtle, the wife of James Marr, retired farmer, residing in Kansas City.


Horace B. Duncan has lived in Clinton County, on his farm in Lathrop Township, since 1898. He was reared here on his father's farm, and at-


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tended the district schools. At the age of 25 years, Mr. Duncan moved to Bates County, where he operated a farm for 20 years. He returned to this county in 1898, and has become a leading farmer and stockman of the county. Besides his farm of 160 acres, Mr. Duncan still owns the home place of 15 acres.


In 1880 Mr. Duncan married Kate Ryman, a daughter of Jacob and Susan Ryman. Mr. and Mrs. Ryman were the parents of five children, as follows: Eliza, residing in Warrensburg; Mrs. Duncan; William, dry goods merchant, Kansas City ; Mattie, living in Plattsburg ; and Jessie, who died at the age of 14 years.


Mr. Ryman died several years ago, and his wife makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have no children.


Mr. Duncan is a reliable man who has the esteem of his community.


William Howard Wolf, an enterprising and prosperous farmer and stockman of Clinton County, was born near Middlesex, Pa., in Cumber- fand County, Feb. 14, 1870. He came with his parents to Missouri when he was three years of age. His parents were William C. and Barbara A. (Miller) Wolf, a highly industrious, intelligent couple, devout followers of the faith of the Church of the Brethren until the death of each. They settled on a farm north of Plattsburg, and near the church of their faith, where they lived until well advanced in years, when they moved into Plattsburg. They are now deceased.


William Howard Wolf attended the district schools and Plattsburg College under Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Ellis, after which he taught school and engaged in farming. On March 7, 1894, William Howard Wolf married Miss Susan McWilliams, a daughter of E. E. and Mattie (Shoemaker) McWilliams, and they settled down to farming northeast of Plattsburg, and devoted themselves to the task of rearing their family and establish- ing a good home. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf have a fine family of four beautiful daughters and two sons. They are: Charles; Anna, the wife of H. F. Brown; Lucile; Susan Mary; Martha; and William Howard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf have two grandchildren, Bonnie Jean, and Kathleen Brown. Mrs. Brown, Lucile Wolf, and Susan Mary Wolf are all graduates of Lath- rop High School, and the latter is now attending Maryville Teachers Col- lege and the Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Lucile Wolf is secretary of the Lathrop Anti-Hog Cholera Serum Company. Susan Mary Wolf has taught in the Lathrop grade school every term since her graduation in 1919, and is in demand as a contralto soloist wherever she is known. The


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daughters have all pronounced musical talent, no doubt inherited from both parents, as they showed a decided taste for music in their younger and more leisure days. Charles Wolf is a real farmer and hog raiser, hav- ing a farm just north of Lathrop, which he industriously attends. Martha and Billy are still in school, and are very promising students.


In 1919 the Wolf family purchased a beautiful home on East Main street, Lathrop, and live there. Mr. and Mrs. Wolf and Martha Wolf are members of the Baptist Church. The other daughters and Charles are members of the Christian Church.


Mr. Wolf has added a coal business to his other interests, which he has been operating since the coal strike in 1919. He has served on the school board and church board, and is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Central Protective Association. He asserts that his financial suc- cess has been brought about by buying and selling farms, of which he has bought and owned six. He believes in red paint helping to sell your farms and proved it by dealing generously with barns and other outbuildings. He now owns what was known as the John Robison farm and the H. B. Duncan farm. Mr. Wolf is public spirited, especially where schools and agricultural interests are concerned, and is always ready with personal words or the necessary cash to promote interests of the community. He was one of the promoters of our Lathrop Product Show, which made its appearance in the fall of 1920, and has shown such splendid growth.


Mrs. William Howard Wolf's mother, Mrs. Mattie McWilliams, lives at Excelsior Springs with her daughter, Miss Mayme McWilliams.


William Howard Wolf is a capable and energetic man, known for his efficiency in the management of his business interests and for his loyalty to high civic ideals.


Charles H. Holland, who is a prominent dealer of horses and mules in Walla Walla, Wash., was born March 14, 1877, on the home farm in Clinton County, one and one-half miles south of Turney. He is the son of Columbus J. and Ophelia (Hubbard) Holland.


Columbus J. Holland was a native of Texas. He came to Missouri with his mother shortly after the death of his father, and they settled on a farm in Buchanan County. Columbus J. Holland became a leading farmer and stockman of Clinton County and owned a well improved farm near Turney. He is now deceased and his widow is still living.


Charles H. Holland, the subject of this sketch, was reared on his father's farm and attended the public schools of Turney. He then farmed


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on the home place for several years, after which he became a dealer in horses and mules on a small scale. Mr. Holland has specialized in this work and is now a widely known dealer in horses and mules. He resides in Walla Walla, Wash.


In 1901 Charles H. Holland married Elizabeth Fagin, a native of Mis- souri, and the daughter of Idelbert Fagin, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Charles H. and Elizabeth (Fagin) Holland two sons have been born, as follows: Harold H., born in 1902; and Curtis C., born in 1906.


Charles H. Holland is a stockholder in the Farmers Bank of Turney and is a substantial citizen.


Walter F. G. Hussey, deceased, was one of the well-known men of Clinton County. He was born Aug. 28, 1849, in Clinton County, Ohio, the son of Elijah and Elizabeth Hussey.


Elijah and Elizabeth Hussey moved their family to Missouri in 1865 and settled in Clay County, near the James farm. A short time after their arrival, while in the absence of his parents, Walter F. G. Hussey and his younger brother were visited by the James gang. The place was robbed of $800.00 and a very fine mare. They left Mr. Hussey bound and gagged because he wouldn't disclose where the money was concealed. In 1868 the Hussey family moved to Clinton County and purchased a farm two miles northeast of Lathrop. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Hussey were the parents of the following children: S. M .; Finton A., deceased; Jacob, de- ceased; Mrs. Rebecca Jane McNair, deceased; and Walter F. G., the sub- ject of this sketch.


Walter F. G. Hussey was reared on the farm and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He followed farming and stock raising on the home place during his entire life. In 1884 he came to Lathrop and en- gaged in the livery business, hiring help to do his farm work. During his career as liveryman he sold the business five times, going back to the farm for a short period each time. His love for good horses and his ability made him one of the best judges of horses in northwestern Missouri. Mr. Hussey died March 31, 1912. For several years previous to his death, Mr. Hussey's son, Lloyd Hussey, was associated with him in the livery business.


On Jan. 1, 1874, Walter F. G. Hussey married Miss Christena Mc- Quown, a native of Streator, Ill., and to this union three children were born, as follows: Estella D., the wife of T. J. Seaton, successful farmer


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and stockman of Lathrop Township, further mention of whom appears in this volume; Norah L., the wife of William M. Francis, prominent horse and mule buyer of Elk City, Okla .; and Lloyd, farmer, living one mile south of Lathrop. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hussey have twin daughters, born Aug. 29, 1911, named Mary Christene and Frances Estelle. These are the only Hussey grandchildren.


Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. G. Hussey reared the two orphans of Mr. and Mrs. Finton A. Hussey, Anna E. Hussey and Harrison E. Hussey. Miss Anna E. Hussey is now supervisor of home economics in the Kansas City schools, and Harrison E. Hussey is an electrician, living in Niagara Falls, Ont. He is a veteran of the World War and married.


Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. G. Hussey united with the Christian Church in 1894. Mr. Hussey was a member of the Masonic Order, to the rank of Knight Templar, and he also belonged to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Hussey is noted for her deeds of kindness to the sick and unfortunate. She is an active member of the Eastern Star and Hope Rebekah Lodges. She is president of the Women's Cemetery Improvement League. Her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Sea- ton, is a member of the Republican Central Committee for Lathrop Town- ship. She makes a specialty of raising purebred Rhode Island Red chickens.


Edward Nelson Byers, a well-known citizen of Cameron, was born in Denmark, June 21, 1853, a son of Jacob and Mary Byers. Jacob and Mary Byers were both natives of Kastrup, Denmark, where they lived during their entire lives. They are both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Byers were the parents of four children, of whom Edward Nelson, the subject of this sketch, is the only survivor.


Edward Nelson Byers was reared in Denmark, where he learned the cabinet trade. It required three and one-half years to learn this trade, for which he received no money. On March 16, 1872, Mr. Byers left Den- mark, and arrived in Jefferson City, Mo., April 8, 1872. He worked on a new railroad, which was being built, for one year, after which he worked in the Scotia Iron Works of Crawford. In 1878 Mr. Byers moved to Kansas City, where he worked as a car repairer for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was stationed at various places in Missouri until Sept. 24, 1879, when he came to Cameron Junction to take charge of the car works temporarily. Mr. Byers remained there permanently, however, until Sept. 30, 1920, when he retired. He is now engaged in the trade he learned in


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Denmark and conducts a shop. Mr. Byers made a splendid record for himself while employed in the railroad shops of Cameron, and is well liked.


On March 18, 1877, Mr. Byers married Ellen Asmuson, a native of Denmark, and to this union five sons were born, as follows: Jacob, Coffey- ville, Kan .; Walter, veteran of the World War, now residing in Cameron; John, injured while in the employ of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, now managing the Cameron Bottling Works; Edward, also a veteran of the World War, now operating a cleaning and pressing estab- lishment in Cameron; and Hans, employed by the St. Joseph & Grand Island Railroad at St. Joseph.


Mr. Byers is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has the esteem and confidence of his fellow citizens because of his life of integrity and industry.


William Alexander Seaton, deceased, was born Nov. 15, 1833, in Blunt County, Tennessee, the son of Solomon and Mariah (Trotter) Seaton.


Solomon Seaton and his wife were natives of Tennessee. They caine to Platte County, Missouri, in 1842, and moved to Clinton County in 1851, locating on a farm three miles northeast of Lathrop, where they resided for many years.


William Alexander Seaton was reared on his father's farm and at- tended the district schools. He learned the carpenter trade and followed it for some time. He later purchased land adjoining that of his father from the United States government and the Hannibal & St. Joseph Rail- road. Mr. Seaton, through his careful management, became the owner of a well improved farm of 250 acres. He was a successful farmer and a breeder of high-grade stock.


On Nov. 11, 1858, William Alexander Seaton married Miss Tabitha Ann St. John, a native of New Market, Platte County. To this union eight children were born, as follows: Thomas Jefferson, prosperous farmer and stockman, living three miles northeast of Lathrop; Nancy Jane, the wife of Eli M. Hutchison, living in Kansas City ; Francis Marion, died March 27, 1900, in Sapulpa, Okla., leaving a widow and four children; William Henry, successful farmer and grain dealer, living on his 100-acre farm adjoining Lathrop; Adelia Mariah, the wife of Allan L. Scates, farmer, Woodward, Okla .; Solomon Ira, died May 26, 1917; Lula Belle, the widow of Lee Elston, living in Lathrop; and Charles Graham, United States government


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inspector, Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Seaton had 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.


Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander Seaton united with the Methodist Church in the early fifties. Mr. Seaton served with the home guards and state militia during the Civil War until relieved by being elected justice of the peace, which office he held for several years. In 1898 his health did not permit active farm work, so he and his wife moved to Lathrop, leaving the farm in the care of their son, Solomon Ira Seaton, now de- ceased. In 1917 Thomas Jefferson Seaton moved to the old home place and assumed the role of farmer and stock raiser. Mr. and Mrs. William Alexander Seaton celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Nov. 11, 1908, surrounded by their children and friends. On Nov. 30, 1913, Mrs. William Alexander Seaton died, and Mr. Seaton made his home with his children thereafter. He died March 25, 1921, in the home of his son, T. J. Seaton, after a few days' illness, at the age of 87 years and four months. Mr. Seaton had many friends in this county and was one of the most honored and respected citizens.


During the World War the Seaton family was represented by two of William Alexander Seaton's grandsons. Lloyd Scates of Woodward, Okla., served with the 90th Division and was in active service in France. John B. Seaton, son of Francis Seaton, was reared by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Seaton after the death of his father. He attended the first officers' training camp at Fort Riley, Kan., in May, 1917, and received the commission as second lieutenant in the 13th United States Cavalry. He was later promoted to the rank of captain of the same division, and was in active service on the Mexican border for two years.


Smiley Wilkins, a well-known and substantial citizen of Cameron, was born July 15, 1866, in Washington County, Pennsylvania. He is a son of Thomas and Margaret (Pyles) Wilkins.


Thomas Wilkins was a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania. His wife was a native of Ohio. In 1888 they moved to Missouri, settling on a farm near Mirabile, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Mr. Wilkins was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the 140th Pennsylvania Infantry. He served for three years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins are deceased and are buried in the Mirabile Cemetery. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Zook, resides in Kansas ; Smiley, the subject of this sketch; Arch; May, deceased; James, resides in Kansas ; Della Foster, resides in Warrenton.


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Smiley Wilkins was reared on his father's farm in Washington County, Pennsylvania, and received his education in the district schools. At the age of 16 years, Mr. Wilkins began farming. After several years he removed to Caldwell County, where he was engaged in farming. In 1902 Mr. Wilkins came to Cameron, where he became employed by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad on the section. He was later made car inspector, which position he now holds.


On May 10, 1898, Mr. Wilkins married Jennie Randolph, a native of Caldwell County, and to this union three children have been born, as follows: Hazel, the wife of Gilbert Vest, Kansas City; Fern, the wife of Charles Carson, Cameron ; and Clarence, living at home.


Mr. Wilkins is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of the World. He purchased his present home in 1916. Mr. Wilkins is a dependable workman and a reliable citizen, as his 20 years of railroad service at Cameron prove, and he has many friends.


David T. McQuerry, a substantial and highly respected farmer and stockman of Clinton County, was born in Clay County, Missouri, Nov. 16, 1861, the son of Daniel Harbert and Eliza Ann McQuerry.


Daniel Harbert McQuerry was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1834. His wife was a native of Garrett County, Kentucky. After their marriage, in 1857, Mr. and Mrs. McQuerry came to Missouri, settling in Ray County, where they lived for two years. They then moved to Bates County, and three years later to Clay County. In 1864 the McQuerry family returned to Kentucky, where they remained until 1881, returning at that time to Ray County. Mr. and Mrs. McQuerry both died in Law- son, and are buried in the Lawson Cemetery. Mr. McQuerry died Dec. 23, 1906, and his wife died Jan. 5, 1905. To Daniel H. and Eliza Ann McQuerry 13 children were born, as follows: Mary Belle, died in infancy ; Lucy Catherine, the wife of Henry Barnes, living in Lathrop; David T., subject of this sketch; John Madison, living in Oklahoma; George W., living in Converse; James S., living in Ray County ; Edward W., living in Clinton County ; Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of Robert Norman; Irvin M., living in Clay County; Mary Etta, deceased; and two children died in infancy.


David T. McQuerry was reared in Trimble County, Kentucky, and re- ceived his education in the public schools. When he was 19 years old his parents moved to Ray County, remaining there for four years. Mr. Mc-


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Querry then came to Clinton County, in 1886, where he has since lived. He has become a prominent farmer and stockman.


In 1886 Mr. McQuerry married Sarah Frances Hufft, a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Horton) Hufft. To this union five children have been born, as follows: Zula, the wife of Ira Rhodus; Georgia, the wife of Roscoe Akers; Grace, the wife of Ray Adams, further mention of whom is made below; Pearl, living at home; and William, married Daisy Hub- bard. Mrs. McQuerry died Jan. 7, 1918.


Georgia McQuerry was united in marriage to Roscoe Akers, a native of Virginia, Feb. 2, 1913, and to this union two sons have been born: Lester David, born Nov. 29, 1914; Roscoe Estill, born Oct. 3, 1916. Wil- liam McQuerry was united in marriage to Daisy Hubbard of Clinton County, Aug. 15, 1915, and to this union two daughters have been born: Edna Irene, born Aug. 7, 1916; Mildred Gladys, born Sept. 2, 1918.


Ray Adams, husband of Grace McQuerry, was born Nov. 3, 1892, the son of Thomas P. and Lizzie Adams. He was born in Clinton County, where he has always lived. When he was 21 years of age, Mr. Adams married Grace McQuerry, and to this union two sons have been born: Francis Raymond, born May 27, 1915; and William Jewell, born April 21, 1919.


Mr. McQuerry is a member of the Methodist Church of Lawson. The McQuerry family have always been progressive, public spirited, and citi- zens of real worth.


Hugh Montgomery Marsh, a prominent farmer and stockman of Clin- ton County, was born May 23, 1868, in Clinton County, the son of William S. and Dulcenia Marsh.


William S. Marsh and his wife were both natives of Owen County, Kentucky, and came to Missouri in 1855, the year after their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh were the parents of the following children: D. B., living in Clinton County; William A., retired farmer, Emporia, Kan .; Walter Lee, retired farmer, living in Kansas; Frances, the widow of James McConners; Hugh M., the subject of this sketch; Grace, the widow of Joseph F. Kennedy, living in Lexington, Ky .; Elizabeth, the wife of George W. Brown, living near Converse; and Virgil Porter, living in the old home place, built by his father 44 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh lived on their farm until 1903, when they retired and moved to Holt. They both died at the age of 83 years, and are buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh were members of the Baptist Church. William S. Marsh


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was a leading citizen of Clinton County for many years. He represented Clinton County in the Legislature for four years, and was county assessor for four years. Mr. Marsh organized the first bank in Holt, and was president of it for 20 years.


Hugh Montgomery Marsh was reared on his father's farm and at- tended the district schools and also Stanberry College. When he was 21 years of age, Mr. Marsh began farming his father's farm. He now owns 200 acres of land, which is well improved. He has been successful in the breeding of high-grade stock, and is well-known throughout the county. The Marsh farm is one of the attractive places of Clinton County, and modern throughout.




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