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Mr. Keller has been a school director for the past 15 years in the Grimes district No. 12. He has always taken a great interest in school affairs.
Walter Laws, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock rais+ ing in Kidder Township, was born in Monroe County, Ill., Sept. 29, 1867, the son of Walter and Margaret (Eagan) Laws.
Walter Laws, Sr., was born in Kentucky. Some time after his mar- riage, Mr. Laws moved to Monroe County, Ill., where he died in 1868. He is buried at East St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Laws was born in Kings County, Ireland. After the death of her husband, she moved to Shelby County, Ind., where she lived until 1875. Mrs. Laws then moved to Missouri, and settled in Caldwell County, on the farm now owned by her son, Walter. She died Aug. 26, 1916, at the age of 82 years, and is buried in Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Laws were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Nancy Hill, died in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1911; John, deceased, was mar- ried to Lulu Kost, living in Marceline; Anna, died at the age of 30 years;
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Mrs. Emma Wycoff, Cameron; Rosa, living on the home place; and Walter, the subject of this sketch.
Walter Laws was reared in Indiana. He came to Missouri with his mother in 1875, and since that time has lived on the home place, which is located three and one-half miles east of Cameron. His mother owned 55 acres of land, and Mr. Laws had added 45 acres, now owning 100 acres of well improved land. The residence has been remodeled, and is one of the pretty homes of the township. The maple trees on the Laws' farm were planted many years ago by Mr. Laws' mother. Mr. Law does gen- eral farming and dairying, having 17 cows on his farm. He sells the milk in Cameron.
Mr. Laws and his sister, Rosa Laws, are rearing a nephew, J. C. McCoy. The Laws are well known and among the substantial citizens of Clinton County.
Calvin L. Divelbiss, one of the successful farmers and stock raisers of Lafayette Township, who has made his home on his present farm for the past 31 years, was born in Richland County, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1854, the son of Levi and Elizabeth (Aungst) Divelbiss.
Levi Divelbiss came from Ohio to Iowa, and later moved to Missouri, settling in Lafayette Township, Clinton County, in 1865. They are both deceased, and are buried on the home place in the Keller Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Divelbiss were the parents of seven children, as follows: Cal- vin L., the subject of this sketch; Fred, deceased; Mrs. Hattie Keller; Samuel, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Amanda Hall; Levi, liv- ing in Hemple; and Mrs. Emmett Price.
Calvin L. Divelbiss came to Missouri with his parents prior to the Civil War. He was reared in Lafayette Township, Clinton County, and received his education in the district schools. Mr. Divelbiss lived on the farm now owned by Rufus Keller, and moved to his present farm 31 years ago, which is part of the original Keller farm. Mr. Divelbiss now owns 240 acres of good farm land, which is located four and one-half miles south of Hemple. It is an excellent farm, with a good residence, and farm buildings. Mr. Divelbiss does general farming and is well known as a breeder of high grade stock.
On Oct. 25, 1888, Mr. Divelbiss married Ida B. Keller, a daughter of C. N. and Marilda (Holmes) Keller, both deceased. Mr. Keller came from Ohio to Lafayette Township in 1850, and settled on land now owned by Conner Keller. Mrs. Divelbiss was born April 11, 1870, on the home
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farm. Mr. and Mrs. Keller were the parents of 10 children, as follows: Mary M. Bishop, died in 1921; Rufus M., Lafayette Township, Clinton County ; Mrs. Candace Sagesser, deceased; Adella, deceased; Mullis, liv- ing in Stewartsville; Mrs. Lucy J. Coe, Kansas City ; Mrs. Ada A. Wood, St. Joseph; Mrs. Ida B. Divelbiss ; Maggie, deceased ; and Conner, living on the home place. To Calvin L. and Ida (Keller) Divelbiss seven children have been born, as follows: Vesta, the wife of Arthur Smith, St. Joseph ; Margaret, the wife of Earl Kerns, Hemple; Mrs. Lela Wren, living at home; Doyle, at home; Eleanor, at home; Harry, at home; and Glenwood, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Divelbiss have five grandchildren.
Mr. Divelbiss also does some blacksmithing on his farm. He is a member of the Clinton County Farm Bureau, being one of its first mem- bers. In politics, Mr. Divelbiss is a Republican. He is an enterprising farmer and active in the affairs of his community.
William A. Silvius, the owner of Locust Grove Farm, is a leading farmer and stockman of Kingston Township. He was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., Sept. 25, 1872, the son of Moses and Millie (Fowler) Silvius.
Moses Silvius was a native of Tennessee. He served during the Civil War, enlisting from Jefferson County, Tenn. Mr. Silvius died in 1912, and his wife died in 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Silvius were the parents of three children, as follows: George H., living in Bethany, Ill .; William A., the subject of this sketch; and Emma Palmer, living in Ardmore, Okla.
William A. Silvius was reared in Tennessee, and received his educa- tion in the district schools. At the age of 19 years, he came to Clinton County, settling on a farm with his uncle, W. A. Silvius, also a native of Jefferson County, Tenn. W. A. Silvius now lives in Oklahoma, but still owns a place in Turney. William A. Silvius, the subject of this sketch, has always been engaged in farming and stock raising. His farm is well improved and contains 160 acres of land. Mr. Silvius is a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. His first farm was located nine miles east of Lathrop, but since 1919, Mr. Silvius has lived on his present farm, one and one-half miles west of Kingston. His farm contains a fine orchard of 100 trees, a good watering system, and fine buildings.
On Oct. 20, 1896, Mr. Silvius was married at Turney to Laura J. Park, a daughter of W. G. and Jane (Hall) Park, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Silvius seven children have been born, as follows: Park, married Lillian Brazwell, Kansas City; Genevieve, the wife of Norris Pulliam, liv-
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ing in Turney ; William, at home; Mollie, at home; W. G., at home; Helen at home; and Ruby, at home. Mr. and Mrs. Park Silvius have two chil- dren, Cornelia and Jodie. Mr. and Mrs. Pulliam have three children, as follows: W. A., Denzel, and Harold Pulliam.
The Silvius family are well known and among the substantial citi- zens of the county.
Joab Houghton, a well known farmer and stockman of Kingston Township, was born on the place where he now resides, Aug. 1, 1847, the son of John S. and Lucy (Alvord) Houghton.
John S. Houghton was a native of New York. He came to Missouri in 1844, settling west of Kingston. Mr. Houghton built the Houghton resi- dence in 1856. Several years later, he returned to New York where he remained for a short time. While there, Mr. Houghton's mother died, and he then returned to Missouri. While on the trip, he died at Meringo, Ill., and is buried there. Mr. Houghton's wife died in 1890. They were the parents of three sons, as follows: Joab, the subject of this sketch ; George, living in Mirabile Township; and William, Kingston Township, Caldwell County. John S. Houghton was the son of William Houghton, famous dur- ing the Revolutionary War, and a resident of New Jersey in those days.
Joab Houghton was reared on the farm where he now lives, and at- tended the district schools, and also school in Courtland County, New York. He has always engaged in farming and stock raising, and has been suc- cessful. Mr. Houghton's farm contains 160 acres of well improved land, and is located two miles west of Kingston. The house in which Mr. Houghton was born is still standing. It is of frame construction, with filling between the studding of brick. It was built to withstand the winds, of which pioneers were fearful, and was the first house built on the prairie here. The fine locust grove on the homestead was put out by Mr. Hough- ton's father in 1850. Although now 75 years of age, Joab Houghton still operates his farm.
On March 9, 1871, Mr. Houghton married Mary Jane Fugitt, a native of Kingston Township, Caldwell County, and a daughter of William and Margaret (Alexander) Fugitt, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Fugitt were the parents of six children, as follows: Mrs. Houghton ; James, deceased ; Josephine Hill, Kingston; William C., deceased; John L., living in Illinois ; and Eliza, deceased. To Joab and Mary Jane (Fugitt) Houghton six chil- dren have been born, as follows: Fannie, the wife of William Frazier, Kingston; Carrie, the wife of Thomas Esteb, Kansas City ; John S., farmer,
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Mirabile Township, Caldwell County; Alice, the wife of Frank Lake, Kings- ton; Maude, the wife of Ed Weddell, Kansas City ; and Hugh J., at home. Hugh J. Houghton enlisted during the World War, and served with the 89th Division for almost a year in France. He was wounded Oct. 31, 1918, and was in the hospital for four months. He was wounded during the Argonne Drive. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton have eight grandchildren.
Mr. Houghton served as treasurer of Caldwell County from 1896 to 1898 being elected on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Houghton is one of the interesting men of his community, who, by inheritance and training, is an energetic, capable and substantial citizen.
Elias Asa Brown, a leading farmer and stockman of Kidder Town- ship, was born in Caldwell County, Sept. 2, 1881, the son of Elias and Sarah Jane (Numbers) Brown.
Elias Brown, deceased, was a Civil War veteran. He was born Dec. 2, 1838, in Wayne County, Ohio, and died Feb. 3, 1911. He was the son of William W. and Phoebe (Lee) Brown, natives of Ohio. William W. Brown was the son of John B. Brown, a native of Virginia who came to Ohio in the early days and settled in Wayne County. John B. Brown's father served during the Revolution under General Marion. His maternal grandfather was a native of Virginia and fought during the war of 1812. Elias Brown was married Oct. 2, 1862, to Sarah Jane Numbers, a daugh- ter of John Numbers, a native of England. Elias Brown and his wife came to Missouri in 1865, and located on a farm, where the widow now re- sides. Mr. Brown purchased 160 acres of land near Kidder, and became a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. Before the time of his death, Mr. Brown began breeding Duroc Jersey hogs, which his son now raises. To Elias and Sarah Jane (Numbers) Brown nine chil- dren were born, as follows: Clark, born Jan. 9, 1865, deceased ; William S., born Dec. 19, 1866, deceased; Ulysses S., born Oct. 31, 1868, deceased ; Alberda, born, Oct. 2, 1870, deceased; Nannie, born March 20, 1872, de- ceased; Mary M., born Nov. 18, 1876, deceased; Anna, born Feb. 1, 1879, deceased; Elias Asa, the subject of this sketch; and Arthur, born Jan. 27, 1884. During the Civil War, Mr. Brown enlisted in Company G, 166th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for four months. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and a member of the John A. Dix Post of Kid- der, Grand Army of the Republic.
Elias Asa Brown was reared on the farm where he now resides and attended the district schools. He has always been a farmer. Mr. Brown
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owns 68 acres of good farm land and operates 122 acres. He does general farming and stock raising, now having on hand 75 head of Duroc Jersey hogs. The farm has good improvements, and Mr. Brown has been success- ful in his work.
Mr. Brown was married on Sept. 30, 1908, to Mollie D. Carter, a daughter of John D. and Esther (Abbott) Carter. Mr. Carter was born in Clinton County, where he spent his entire life. He died Aug. 22, 1920, and his wife died April 20, 1913. They are both buried in Lathrop. Mr. and Mrs. Carter were the parents of the following children: Charles; Clarence T., living in Hamilton; Lulu May, deceased; Nannie H., the wife of Willie Burton, Lathrop; June L .; Maggie, the wife of James Bennett, living in Turney; Mrs. Brown; Willard H., living in Montana; Delbert Clay, veteran of the World War. To Elias A. and Mollie D. (Carter) Brown six children have been born, as follows: Hugh Morgan, born July 27, 1909; Beulah Fern, born Nov. 30, 1911; Forest Carter, born Dec. 15, 1912; Elsie Louise, born Dec. 31, 1913; Velma Effie, born Dec. 19, 1915; and Ruby Fay, born May 26, 1919.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Methodist Church.
Alfred C. Bozarth, deceased, was one of the well known and depend- able citizens of this section. He was born Dec. 19, 1863, near Mirabile, Caldwell County, the son of Howard and Maria (Leard) Bozarth.
Howard Bozarth was born in 1830, the son of John Bozarth, pioneer settler of Missouri. Maria (Leard) Bozarth was a native of Daviess County. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bozarth were the parents of four children, of whom Alfred C., the subject of this sketch, was the third in order of birth. After the death of his first wife, Howard Bozarth married Maria Louisa Tattershall. He died at the age of 79 years, in Hamilton.
Alfred C. Bozarth was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He remained on the home place until the time of his marriage and then rented land in Mirabile Township, Cald- well County. In March, 1897, Alfred C. Bozarth purchased 80 acres of land, which he improved. He became a prosperous farmer and stockman of Mirabile Township and was widely known. He died Aug. 13, 1921, after being in poor health for 15 years.
On Nov. 6, 1888, Alfred C. Bozarth married Miss Ermina Buck, daugh- ter of Jacob and Mary (Hockenberry) Buck, the former a native of Stark County, Ohio, and the latter of Holmes County, Ohio. Jacob Buck and his wife were pioneer settlers of Caldwell County. During the Civil War
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he enlisted in Company H, 29th Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Oct. 3, 1861, and on Nov. 18, 1862, was appointed corporal by Col. Lewis P. Buckley. He was then appointed sergeant on March 1, 1863, by Lieut. Col. Thomas Clark. He was discharged Dec. 21, 1863, but re-enlisted on April 24, 1865, and was appointed first sergeant by Lieut. Col. Jonas Schoonover. On July 5, 1865, Mr. Buck was appointed sergeant major of the 29th Regiment of Ohio Veteran Volunteers by Maj. Everson J. Hulbert. After receiving an honorable discharge on July 12, 1865, he was commis- sioned first lieutenant of the 29th Regiment under the authority of the president and congress. Jacob Buck held this rank for three years. During the war, he was engaged in the following battles: Winchester, Va., March 23, 1862; Port Republic, Va., June 9, 1862; Cedar Mountain, Va., Aug. 9, 1862; Second Battle of Bull Run, Va., Aug. 29, 1862; Antietam, Md., Sept. 16, 1862; Chancellorsville, Va., May 1, 1863; Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, 1863; Lookout Mountain, Tenn., Nov. 24, 1863; Mill Creek, Ga., May 8, 1864; Resaca, Ga., May 15, 1864; New Hope Church, Ga., May 25, 1864; Pine Knob, Ga., June 15, 1864; the seige and taking of Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 2, 1864; capture of Savannah, Ga., Dec. 21, 1864; and many others.
To Alfred C. and Ermina (Buck) Bozarth two children were born, as follows: Claude, blacksmith, Mirabile; and James Lester, farmer, living with his mother on the home place. In April, 1922, Mrs. Bozarth sold her farm in Mirabile Township and moved to Cameron, where she now resides at 523 North Chestnut street. Besides her property in Cameron, Mrs. Bozarth owns 20 acres of land seven miles southeast of town.
Mrs. Bozarth is a member of the Christian Church.
Robert Evans Kendrick, the popular hotel owner of Lathrop, is a well known citizen of Clinton County. He was born Feb. 9, 1887, in Texas, the son of William McClain and Emma (Mangum) Kendrick.
William McClain Kendrick was born Nov. 22, 1838, in Pike County, Ga., and his wife was also a native of Georgia. During the Civil War, William McClain Kendrick enlisted in the Confederate Army and served under General Robert E. Lee. He was wounded at the Battle of Cold Har- bor and during the Battle of Gettysburg, the effects from which he never fully recovered. On April 6, 1865, William McClain Kendrick married Miss Emma Mangum, and to this union 12 children were born, 10 of whom are now living, as follows: W. O., Weatherford, Texas; A. C., living in Texas ; C. L., Lawton, Okla .; A. M., Decatur, Texas; W. H., Grady, Okla .; J. M., Long Beach, Calif .; Robert Evans, the subject of this sketch ; O. W.,
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Havre, Mont .; Mrs. E. W. Barker, Weatherford, Texas; and Mrs. K. L. Hubeger, Nunda, South Dakota.
Robert Evans Kendrick was reared in Texas and received his educa- tion in the district schools there. He came to Missouri in April, 1912, and settled in Lathrop, where he now owns the hotel.
On Jan. 3, 1914, Robert Evans Kendrick married Miss Pattie Van Winkle, a sketch of whose parents appears in this volume. To this union one child has been born, Robert Evans, born April 4, 1917, died Dec. 6, 1918.
Mr. Kendrick is a Republican and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is one of the highly esteemed citizens of his community, where he is regarded as a substantial and reliable citizen.
Frank P. Brown, a leading farmer of Clinton County, now residing in Lathrop, was born in Clinton County, July 31, 1868.
Mr. Brown was reared on a farm, and received his education in the public schools, and also attended Plattsburg College, from which he was graduated in 1887. At that time, President Ellis was in charge of Platts- burg College. Mr. Brown then took a business course at Quincy, Ill. He then engaged in farming and stock raising in Clinton County, where he now lives. Mr. Brown has been successful in his work, and is well known throughout the county.
On Oct. 29, 1889, Mr. Brown married Gertrude Welch, a daughter of St. Clair and Carrie E. (Warner) Welch. Mr. Welch was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, in July, 1832, and his wife was born in 1836. They were the par- ents of the following children: William Madison, resides in Colorado; Mary L .; Anson, deceased; St. Clair W .; James; Mary; Avis; and Mrs. Brown. Mr. St. Clair Welch died in 1892. His brother, Bryant Welch, who came to Clinton County with him in 1868, was born March 18, 1830. Bryant Welch married Sarah Margaret Stuckey, who died April 6, 1906. They were the parents of the following children: Alice; Jane; Emma; Anna ; George; May; Albert C .; and Margaret.
To Frank P. and Gertrude (Welch) Brown three children have been born, as follows: Welch William, at home; Harold and Hazel, twins, at home.
Mr. Brown has served as a member of the town board of Lathrop for six years. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Brown is one of Clinton County's most highly respected and subtsan- tial citizens, and he and Mrs. Brown stand high in the community.
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Clarence E. David, ex-sheriff of Clinton County, was born Sept. 19, 1885, in Clinton County, the son of William L. and Eliza Jane (Campbell) David.
William L. David has lived in Stanberry for many years, and has filled several offices in Gentry County. He served a term as county judge and was also a special road commissioner for several years. Mr. David is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and belongs to the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. David are the parents of the following children: Clarence E., subject of this sketch; Nellie B., the wife of O. T. Swearingen, living in Morrison, Okla .; Claude L., living in Stanberry ; Venna, the wife of Harrison B. Pierce, living in iStanberry; Ezra R., de- ceased ; Oakley R., living in Clinton County ; Oscar, living in Stanberry ; and William Dorris, living at home.
Clarence E. David was reared on his father's farm. He was born in the section of the County, then known as Moore's Ridge. When a boy, he and his father broke up eight acres of land, and killed 204 rattle snakes. In 1907, Mr. David purchased a farm in Oklahoma, where he remained for two years, returning then to Stanberry. In 1909, he moved to Cameron, where he filled the office of street commissioner. Three years later, Mr. David was elected chief of police, which office he filled until 1916, when he was elected sheriff of Clinton County. He held this office for four years, and proved to be a capable and efficient officer. During his term as sheriff of Clinton County, Mr. David conducted many important raids on gambling houses and booze joints throughout the county, including the raid on William Redmond and Joe West, which took place in Lathrop. Mr. David is now living on his farm, which is located northeast of Lathrop.
On Aug. 8, 1907, Mr. David married Maudie Phillips, a daughter of Samuel Perry and Belinda Jane (Daniels) Phillips, natives of Carroll County, Ohio. The Phillips family settled in DeKalb County in 1880, and were leading farmers of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were the par- ents of 12 children, as follows: Theresa, deceased, was the wife of George Brissey; John S., farmer, Gentry County ; H. D., farmer, Gentry County ; Emma Jane, the wife of A. Chapman; Nannie, the wife of Charles G. Pierce; William, farmer, Gentry County; Frank, contractor, Rockford, Colo .; Jesse, farmer, Gentry County ; Mrs. David; Maude May; Cynthia Myrtle, the wife of James Jennings, Gentry County; Julia, the wife of Arch Bogue, Gentry County ; and Coleman, living in Gentry County. Mr. Phillips died Feb. 7, 1919, at Stanberry, and his wife died Dec. 29, 1915.
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They are both buried in Gentry County. To Clarence E. and Maudie May (Phillips) David three children have been born, as follows: Elvis L., born July 17, 1908; Philip, born Nov. 14, 1910; and Evelyn A., born Oct. 17, 1912.
Mr. David was appointed chairman and chief clerk of the local board during the World War on June 19, 1917, and served until March 31, 1919. Mr. David is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Cameron and the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows The David family are members of the Christian Church Mr. David's record as an official has been excellent. He made 1,487 arrests during his term in office. He stands well in the community.
John R. Allen, deceased, was a prominent and successful farmer of Clinton County, where he spent his entire life. He was born in 1850, the son of Isom and Hester Allen, both natives of Kentucky.
Isom Allen came to Missouri with his parents when he was a young man, and his wife also came here when she was a small child, her family settling in Daviess County. They were the parents of eight children. Mr. Allen died in Lathrop, and his wife died in Allen County.
John R. Allen was reared on his father's farm, and received his education in the district schools. He then engaged in farming and stock raising on his father's farm, where he remained until the time of his mar- riage, in 1881. Mr. Allen became a leading farmer and stockman of the county, and owned 400 acres of well improved land at the time of his death, April 4, 1911.
Mr. Allen was married first to Nancy Hufft, and to this union three children were born, as follows: two boys, both deceased; and one daugh- ter. Some time after the death of his first wife, Mr. Allen married Min- erva E. Langford, a daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Langford. Mr. and Mrs. Langford were the parents of seven children, as follows: James A., Henry County ; John M., deceased; Francis M., deceased; William P., living in Henry County; Mary A., deceased, was the wife of David Tan- ner; Isabell, the widow of J. H. James; and Mrs. Allen. Mr. Langford was killed during the Civil War. To John R. and Minerva E. (Lang- ford) Allen nine children were born, as follows: Daniel J., living near the home place ; Sylvia G., the wife of William Jackson, living in Clay County ; Beulah, the wife of Ray Roberts, living in Clinton County ; Mary E., the wife of Adolph McCulloh, deceased; Earl H., living in Edgerton; Eva B.,
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the wife of Edgar Shank; Hester K., deceased; John R., living in Kansas City; and James A., died in infancy. Mrs. Allen has 16 grandchildren. Mr. Allen is buried in Barnesville Cemetery.
Mr. Allen was a member of the Baptist Church of Lawson, as also is his wife. He was an industrious, energetic man, who held the high esteem of his neighbors. Mrs. Allen is a very interesting woman, who takes great pride in her family.
Charles B. Newby, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising, is a native of Clinton County. He was born Feb. 7, 1875, in Har- din Township, the son of George S. and Elizabeth (Moore) Newby.
George S. Newby was born in Missouri, July 2, 1849. He was one of the first settlers of Clinton County, where he owned a farm and raised stock. His farm was located near Plattsburg. To George S. and Elizabeth (Moore) Newby four children were born, as follows: Lovie, the wife of M. S. Thomason; Charles B., the subject of this sketch; Lera, the wife of Larimore Henry, St. Louis ; and Willie, who died in 1880. Mrs. Newby was born June 22, 1848, and died Oct. 3, 1879. Several years later, George S. Newby married Martha Biggerstaff, and to this union two children were born: George, Plattsburg; and Ruth, the wife of O. Jones, Bartlesville, Okla. Mr. Newby died Aug. 2, 1902.
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