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In 1868 Mr. Wright married Alzora Shockley, a daughter of Joseph R. and Sarah Shockley, natives of Caldwell County. Mrs. Wright died May 24, 1900, and is buried in the Weaver Cemetery, two miles east of Nettleton. To Mr. and Mrs. Wright four children were born, as follows: Ida, born Sept. 19, 1869, the wife of Francis Atherton, Kansas City; Addie, born Dec. 3, 1877, the wife of William C. Sampson, living in Cam- eron; Emma, born in 1873, died in 1899, was the wife of William Merril ; and Georgia, born Oct. 30, 1880, the wife of Claude Lineling.
Mr. Wright has always taken an active interest in politics. He was elected to the territorial Legislature in Montana during the year of 1865, and served on the vigilance committee which joined against the Henry Plumber gang of bandits who were terrorizing that section of Montana.
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In 1911 Mr. Wright was elected to serve as sergeant at arms of the Senate, and served for three two-year terms, which broke all records of service.
Mr. Wright is a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 334 of Brecken- ridge. He has filled all the offices of his lodge, and after retiring from the office of master of the lodge, Mr. Wright attended the Grand Lodge at St. Louis in 1921, and the Royal Arch chapter in 1922 at St. Joseph. He has always been a Democrat, and while living in Montana was a candidate for sheriff, but was not elected. At the present time he is justice of the peace and road overseer. Mr. Wright is a reliable man and has always been among the progressive and highly esteemed citizens of his com- munity.
Rolla S. Powell is an enterprising and successful young business man of Hamilton. He was born April 8, 1893, in Caldwell County, the son of Isaac H. and Susan (Miller) Powell.
Isaac H. Powell, a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, was born Nov. 7, 1856, in Virginia, the son of James B. and Anna (Hayes) Powell. James B. Powell was a native of England, and came to this coun- try with his parents when he was a small boy. They settled in Virginia, where James B. Powell remained until about 1860. He then moved his family to Caldwell County and settled on a farm in Gomer Township. Mr. and Mrs. James B. Powell were the parents of the following children : John, deceased; James, unheard from for 50 years; Emanuel, deceased; Isaac H., Caldwell County; George, living in Nebraska; Jennie, deceased ; and Elizabeth, the wife of Horace Wilkins, Caldwell County. Isaac H. Powell has lived on the home place ever since coming to Missouri. He has been successful in the breeding of stock and owns a well improved farm of 120 acres. He is a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church. To Isaac H. and Susan (Miller) Powell the following children were born: Otis, World War veteran, now married and living in Nebraska; James, who died at the age of 26 years; Rolla S., the subject of this sketch; Etta, at home; Lena, the wife of Herman Evans; Leonard, at home; Alfred, at home ; and Bertha, at home.
Rolla S. Powell has always lived in Caldwell County. He received his education in the public schools and then farmed on the home place until he was 21 years of age, after which he purchased a farm in Gomer Town- ship. Mr. Powell has rented his farm for the past year and has been identified with the Cope Garage and Filling Station of Hamilton.
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On July 10, 1918, Rolla S. Powell married Miss Emma Kernan, a native of New York Township, and the daughter of Jacob Kernan, early settler of New York Township. Mr. and Mrs. Powell have one son, Paul Ray Powell.
Mr. Powell is a staunch Democrat. He is a well-known citizen of Hamilton and has many friends.
Thomas Plummer, a retired farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and a veteran of the Civil War, is one of the men who, by hard work, good management and unceasing perseverance, has achieved marked suc- cess in life. He was born May 29, 1836, in Mercer County, Ohio, the son of Jeremiah and Nancy May Plummer.
Jeremiah Plummer was one of the first settlers of Pickaway County, Ohio. He was the owner of 80 acres of land, which he improved. In the early days there were no railroads through that part of the country, and mail was delivered on foot, and was brought 40 miles. Mr. Plummer drove his stock to market, a distance of 40 miles. He served during the War of 1812, and was a school director for a number of years. Mr. Plummer was a Democrat and a member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. and Mrs. Plummer were the parents of the following children: John, Mercer County, Ohio; Thomas, the subject of this sketch; James, de- ceased; Enoch, deceased; Jane; Mary, deceased; Nancy, deceased; and Elizabeth, deceased.
Thomas Plummer was reared on his father's farm, in Mercer County, Ohio, and attended the district schools. After completing his education, Mr. Plummer rented land in Ohio for a number of years, after which he moved to northern Illinois, and later to Missouri. He is among the first settlers of Caldwell County, and helped in the cultivating of the land. Mr. Plummer became the owner of 666 acres of land in Davis Township, and was very successful in the breeding of high-grade stock. He is now living retired.
During the Civil War Mr. Plummer enlisted in Company D, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was in service six months, when he received his honorable discharge. He has served as justice of the peace for a number of years, and as road overseer and school director.
On May 23, 1859, Mr. Plummer married Mary Stewart, a native of Scotland. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: May, the wife of William Smith, living in Carroll County; Benjamin, deceased;
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John, farmer, living in Caldwell County; Clara, the wife of James Wilson, living in Caldwell County; Edward, farmer, living on the old home place; Anna, the wife of James Toomay, extensive farmer, Caldwell County ; Albert, deceased; one child died in infancy. Mrs. Plummer died Nov. 12, 1913, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. Mr. Plummer has 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Plummer is a Democrat and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He belongs to the Methodist Church. He has always been a progressive citizen.
John Kelley, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born Sept. 23, 1846, in Fulton County, Illinois, the son of Jasper and Laura (Jennings) Kelley.
Jasper Kelley was born in Ohio and came to Illinois when he was a young man, settling in Schuyler County. He later moved to Fulton County. Mr. Kelley was a farmer and stockman. He died many years ago and is buried in Fulton County. He was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley were the parents of five children, as follows: George, deceased; John, the subject of this sketch; M., deceased; Lizzie, deceased; and Armintha, the wife of Isaac Ray, liv- ing in Braymer.
John Kelley was reared on his father's farm in Illinois and attended the district schools. He came to Missouri when he was 24 years of age, settling on a farm in Davis Township, Caldwell County. He owned 250 acres of land and carried on farming and stock raising. He also was an extensive shipper of stock. For 13 years Mr. Kelley did threshing. He died April 5, 1901, and is buried in Black Oak Cemetery.
During the Civil War Mr. Kelley enlisted with the Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served for 18 months.
On Dec. 24, 1867, Mr. Kelley married Mary Josephine Lane, a native of Schuyler County, Illinois, and the daughter of Alfred and Lydia (Stam- baugh) Lane, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Lane were the parents of 10 children, as follows: Adair, retired, Browning, Ill .; Mrs. Kelley; James, deceaesed ; Napoleon B., retired, Browning, Ill .; Mandy, Fulton County, Illinois ; Rev. Brack, Browning, Ill .; Alice, the widow of Martin Ishmal; Lizzie, the wife of Michael Shooman, Browning, Ill .; Robert E., deceased ; and Rose,
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deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley have seven children, as follows: Joseph, farmer, Caldwell County; John, farmer, Caldwell County; Alfred Ellis, farmer, Caldwell County; Lou, fruit grower; Iva, the wife of Charles McBee, Carroll County; Cora, the wife of Oren Deam, Canton, Ohio; and Walter, on the home place with his mother. Walter Kelley was married June 18, 1919, to Gertrude Clevenger.
Mrs. Kelley operates the farm in Davis Township, and owns 110 acres of well improved land. She and her son, Walter, are breeders of Black Angus cattle and Poland-China hogs.
Mr. Kelley served as constable of Caldwell County for a number of years and was a staunch Democrat. He was highly respected and was one of the substantial citizens of Caldwell County.
Edward Kennedy, a well-known and successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, is a native of Missouri. He was born July 11, 1875, on a farm four miles southeast of Hamilton, the son of Thomas and May Kennedy.
Thomas Kennedy was born in Ohio, as also was his wife. They came to Missouri in 1866, and settled on a farm near Hamilton. Mr. Kennedy engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful. About 10 years before his death, Mr. Kennedy moved to Hamilton, where he lived re- tired. He died in 1912, and his wife died two years later. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy were the parents of nine children, as follows: Nathan, living in Hamilton; Michael, living in Hamilton; Thomas, Jr., living in Hamilton; John, living in King City; Hannah, deceased; Mrs. Catherine McQueen, deceased; May, living in Hamilton; Edward, the subject of this sketch ; and one child died in infancy.
Edward Kennedy was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. Since early manhood he has been en- gaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Kennedy owns 780 acres of land, located throughout the county. He is one of the extensive farmers and stockmen of the county.
On Oct. 26, 1909, Mr. Kennedy married Louise M. Moorse, a daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moorse, both deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Moorse were natives of Kentucky, and among the early settlers of Caldwell County.
Mr. Kennedy is one of the successful men of affairs of Hamilton Township and Caldwell County, and is a public spirited and progressive man.
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W. J. Houghton, successful young farmer of Mirabile Township, is a native of Kingston Township, Caldwell County. He was born April 12, 1895, and is the son of G. W. and Mary (Orr) Houghton.
G. W. Houghton was born in Caldwell County, and his wife is a native of Ohio. She came to Missouri with her parents when she was five years old. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton have three children, as follows: Charles, Mirabile Township, Caldwell County; A. L., conducts a garage in Kingston; and W. J., the subject of this sketch. G. W. Houghton and his wife now reside in Mirabile Township, where he owns a fine farm.
W. J. Houghton spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Mirabile Township, and attended the Pleasant Valley district schools and the public schools of Kingston. He also studied at the York Business College in York, Neb. After completing his education, Mr. Houghton engaged in farming for a short tmie, then entering the hardware business in King- ston in 1921, where he remained for a short time. He then purchased a farm east of Kingston, which he traded for his present farm in the fall of 1922. Mr. Houghton carries on general farming and stock raising.
On Oct. 14, 1917, W. J. Houghton married Verna M. Folker, a native of Mirabile Township, and the daughter of M. S. Folker. Mr. and Mrs. Houghton have one child, Mason Minor.
In politics Mr. Houghton is a Democrat. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 118 of Kingston, and belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. Houghton is a progressive and enterprising citizen of Caldwell County, whose success in life is assured.
Lee Shrum, a prominent farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of 166 acres of well improved land, is a native of Missouri. He was born in February, 1876, in Ray County, the son of John Calvin and Caroline (McBee) Shrum.
John Calvin Shrum was among the first settlers of Caldwell County. He owned a 400-acre farm, which he improved, and he was a successful farmer. Mr. Shrum drove his stock to Breckenridge, as there were no railroads nearer at that time. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted in the Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Mr. Shrum was a Democrat and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He belonged to the Methodist Church, and was Sunday school superintendent for a num- ber of years. He died in April, 1893, and his wife died in September of the same year. They are buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Shrum were the parents of seven children, as follows: Etta, deceased;
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John, resides in Richmond; Ida, deceased; Lee, the subject of this sketch; D. N., deceased; Mary, the wife of James Kincaid, farmer, Caldwell County ; and William, deceased.
Lee Shrum was reared on his father's farm and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He also attended Kidder Institute, after which he started life farming. Mr. Shrum owns 166 acres of land, which contains a good residence and farm buildings. He has established a repu- tation as a successful breeder of Poland-China hogs, Guernsey cattle and Shropshire sheep.
Mr. Shrum was married July 22, 1896, to Emma Gill, a native of Cald- well County, and the daughter of C. H. and Jesse (Slater) Gill. The Gills were natives of Canada, and early settlers of Missouri. Mr. Gill was a farmer and is now deceased, and his widow lives in Braymer, at the age of 74 years. Mr. and Mrs. Gill had six children, as follows: Ida, deceased ; Carrie, the wife of Rev. I. J. Nash, Holt; Frank, deceased; Myrtle, the wife of C. D. Wall, Hardin; Emma Shrum; and Nora, the wife of Frank Plunkett, living in Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Shrum have two children, as follows: Carrie, born May 10, 1897, the wife of Mr. Cowell; and Frank, born July 30, 1902, at home. Mrs. Cowell has one child, Jean, born Nov. 22, 1920.
Mr. Shrum is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of the World. He is a Democrat and among the sub- stantial and reliable citizens of Caldwell County.
Z. Taylor Shouse, now living retired in Braymer, has been a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years. He was born March 10, 1848, in Platte County, the son of B. P. and Margaret (Farra) Shouse.
B. P. Shouse was born June 14, 1811, in Woodford County, Kentucky, and came to Missouri in 1832, settling on a farm in Platte County. At one time Mr. Shouse owned 400 acres of land. He became a successful and prominent farmer and stockman of the county. He also raised hemp and wheat. Mr. Shouse was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church, of which he was deacon. Mr. Shouse died Feb. 13, 1889, and his wife died March 24, 1884. They are buried in Platte County. Mr. and Mrs. Shouse were the parents of the following children: John, Civil War veteran, living in Platte County ; Elizabeth, deceased; Mollie, the wife of Charles Bonnel, farmer, living in Kansas; Frank, deceased, was a Civil War veteran; James, deceased; Z. Taylor, the subject of this sketch;
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Sallie, the wife of Joseph Herndon, living in Braymer; William C., de- ceased; Laura, the wife of John Widmeir, Braymer ; Daniel, farmer, living in Platte County ; Emma, the wife of George Widmeir, living in Braymer; Edward, farmer, living in Pope County.
Z. Taylor Shouse was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the district schools. He started farming on rented land in Platte County, where he farmed for seven years, after which he came to Caldwell County, where he now owns a farm of 120 acres. He is now living retired in Braymer.
On Nov. 9, 1887, Mr. Shouse married Barbara Kipler, a native of Illi- nois, and the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Philips) Kipler, both natives of Indiana. Mr. Shouse came to Caldwell County during the early days, and owned a farm of 240 acres. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kipler are deceased. They were the parents of nine children, as follows: Mary, deceased; Sarah, de- ceased ; Mandy, the widow of Homer Albright, living in Kansas; Ranson, deceased ; Barbara Shouse; Frank, farmer, living in Braymer ; Martha, de- ceased, was the wife of Joseph Cox; George, farmer, Caldwell County; and Caroline, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Shouse have six children, as follows: Frazier, druggist, living in Moran, Kan .; James, postal clerk, Kansas City; Mary, the wife of K. Cowser, living in Braymer; Robert, living in Kansas City; Ollie, the wife of R. C. Wailand, farmer, living in Minne- sota; and Ely, living in Blue Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Shouse have nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mr. Shouse is a member of the Baptist Church. He is one of the substantial and highly respected citizens of Caldwell County.
C. Frank McCray, prominent farmer and stockman, and well-known auctioneer of Caldwell County, was born in Lincoln Township, Caldwell County, and is a son of Andrew F. and Hortensia Jane (Rhodes) McCray, a sketch of whom appears in this volume.
C. Frank McCray grew up on his father's farm, in Lincoln Town- ship, and attended the district schools. He started life farming, and now operates 480 acres of well improved land. Mr. McCray has been unusually successful in the breeding of Poland-China hogs and purebred Red Pole cattle, of which there are only a few in the county. He also raises Shropshire sheep. He has acted as salesman and auctioneer of cattle shows in Chicago for the past 18 years. Mr. McCray has been
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United States auctioneer for 25 years and is one of the successful and widely known auctioneers of the country.
On Sept. 19, 1904, Mr. McCray married Mattie Clark, a native of New York Township, Caldwell County, and the daughter of E. A. and Miriah L. Clark, the former a native of Indiana, and the latter a native of Vir- ginia. Mr. and Mrs. Clark have the following children: Alice, the wife of Frank Taylor, school teacher and merchant, Pike County; Nellie, de- ceased, was the wife of James Goldsberry; Hattie, the wife of George Dennison, California; Grover C., living in Chicago; and Mrs. McCray. Mr. and Mrs. Clark live in Hamilton. To C. Frank and Mattie (Clark) McCray two children have been born, as follows: Hortense Louise, at home; and Alonzo Francis, at home.
In politics Mr. McCray is a Republican. He is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows.
O. W. Tucker, a prominent farmer and stockman of Lincoln Town- ship, has lived on his present farm for 43 years. He was born July 6, 1850, in Hampshire County, West Virginia, the son of Daniel S. and Susan (Ward) Tucker.
Daniel S. Tucker was a native of Hardy County, West Virginia. He was a merchant in Virginia, and during the early days came to Missouri to enter some government land, but was never heard from. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker had six children, as follows: James H., deceased; Eliza, the wife of Samuel G. Myers, retired farmer, Cowgill; H. N., retired farmer, Cow- gill; O. W., the subject of this sketch; Clinton, deceased; and Mary, de- ceased. Mrs. Tucker died March 26, 1905, and is buried in Cowgill.
O. W. Tucker attended the rural schools of West Virginia, and on account of the death of his father, he worked from the time he was a young boy. During one summer he worked for $16.00 per month. When he was a young man, Mr. Tucker came to Missouri and rented land for several years, and engaged in general farming and stock raising. He ยท now owns 160 acres of well improved land, and is among the leading and representative farmers of Caldwell County. The farm is improved with an attractive two-story residence and other good farm buildings.
Mr. Tucker was married Feb. 22, 1876, to Eva Else, a native of Illi- nois and the daughter of Henry and Caroline (Payne) Else, the former a native of England and the latter a native of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Else were the parents of the following children: Theodore, deceased; Charles, deceased; Mary, the wife of John Buress; Edward Henry, hotel
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keeper of Braymer; Duroins, living in Braymer; Mrs. Tucker; Jennie, de- ceased; and William, deceased. Mr. Else died April 6, 1904, and his wife died May 8, 1904. They are buried at Cowgill. Mr. and Mrs. Tucker have two children, as follows: Jennie May, born July 23, 1882, the wife of Frank Simpkinson, farmer, Lincoln Township, and Thomas Benton, born Dec. 5, 1894, deceased. Thomas Benton Tucker was drafted during the World War and was sent to Fort Worth, Texas. He contracted pneu- monia and died in the camp hospital Nov. 2, 1918, and is buried in Cowgill.
In politics Mr. Tucker is a Democrat. He has served as road over- seer for 20 years. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is a highly esteemed citizen.
Benjamin Franklin Smith, now living retired in Braymer, has been a successful farmer and stockman of Caldwell County for many years, and is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born Aug. 10, 1840, in Campbell County, Tennessee, the son of Robert and Anna (Profett) Smith.
Robert Smith was born in Campbell County, Tennessee, Aug. 15, 1816, and his wife was a native of the same place, born Feb. 14, 1817. They came to Missouri in 1845, being among the earliest settlers of Ray County. Later they moved to Caldwell County, where Mr. Smith became a leading stockman. He owned 160 acres of land, which was raw prairie land until improved by Mr. Smith. He drove his stock to Breckenridge to market, and the first Smith home was a log cabin. Mr. Smith cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and a reliable citizen. Mr. Smith died Sept. 20, 1893, and his wife died Jan. 8, 1895. They are buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the parents of six children, as follows: Elizabeth, deceased, was the wife of John Hardin, deceased; Martha, the wife of William Wheeler, both deceased; Rodie, deceased; Benjamin F., the sub- ject of this sketch; William A., killed during the Civil War; and John P., retired, Civil War veteran, living in Deepwater.
Benjamin Franklin Smith was reared on his father's farm and at- tended the district schools of Caldwell County. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the 3rd Iowa Cavalry and served for ten months, after which he was discharged on account of sickness. He re-enlisted in Company K, 7th Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and served during the re- mainder of the war. Mr. Smith was a sergeant and engaged in many battles and skirmishes. At the close of the war he returned to his farm in Caldwell County and engaged in general farming and stock raising and
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was successful. He was an extensive breeder and feeder of stock, as well as a shipper. Mr. Smith is now living retired in Braymer. Besides his farm interests, he was engaged in the coal business in Braymer for eight years, and sold at least 100 cars of coal per year.
On Nov. 19, 1869, Mr. Smith married Mary A. Powell, a native of Davenport, Iowa, and the daughter of Walter and Cordelia (Lloyd) Powell, both natives of Wales, and early settlers of Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Powell were the parents of the following children: John L., de- ceased; Elizabeth C., the widow of John Graham, Braymer; James, de- ceased; Mrs. Smith: Mr. Powell was also a veteran of the Civil War. To Benjamin F. and Mary A. (Powell) Smith two children were born, as follows: Cora, the wife of George Carroll, Braymer; and Pearl, dress- maker, living at home.
In politics Mr. Smith is a Republican, and cast his first vote for Abraham Lincoln. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and belongs to the Methodist Church. Mr. Smith has served as coroner of Caldwell County and constable of Lincoln Township. He is well known throughout Caldwell County, and merits the esteem in which he is held.
Price E. Hughes, a prominent farmer and stockman of Fairview Town- ship, Caldwell County, and the owner of 140 acres of well improved land, was born Sept. 12, 1859, in Wales, the son of Edward and Mary (Jones) Hughes.
Edward and Mary (Jones) Hughes were both born in Wales, where they spent their lives. They were the parents of the following children: Price E., the subject of this sketch; Thomas, died in Ohio; Edward C., retired, living in Cleveland, Ohio; John, retired, Wellington, Ohio; Fred, deceased; Charles, deceased. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hughes are deceased, and are buried in Wales.
Price E. Hughes came to this country when he was a young man, making the trip in 14 days. He went to live with an uncle in Caldwell County, and later purchased land for himself. Mr. Hughes has become a well-known farmer and stockman of Fairview Township, and is a success- ful breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China hogs. The Hughes farm has been improved with a fine residence and good farm buildings.
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