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On March 29, 1897, Mr. Hughes married Mary Oliver, a native of Hancock, Ill., and the daughter of John and Mary (Harrison) Oliver, the former a native of Quincy, Ill., and the latter a native of England. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver were the parents of the following children: James Ed-
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ward, deceased; Elias Washington, farmer, Oklahoma; Albert Monroe, painter, Hardin; Martha Elizabeth, deceased; Benjamin, deceased; Mrs. Hughes; Emma, the wife of William Craig, farmer, Fair Grove. The Oliver family moved to Caldwell County many years ago, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver are now deceased. To Price E. and Mary (Oliver) Hughes seven children have been born, as follows: Josephine, the wife of Russell Allen, farmer, Fairview Township; Chapman, at home; Gladys, at home; Pansey, at home; Charles, deceased; James Harry, at home; and Viola, deceased.
Mr. Hughes has served as township clerk of Davis Township for the past 20 years. He is a Republican and a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World.
John M. Smith is a substantial farmer and stockman of Caldwell County and the owner of 200 acres of well improved land. He was born Jan. 22, 1876, in Caldwell County, the son of Alexander and Susan (Mayes) Smith.
Alexander Smith was a native of Boone County, and his wife was born in Ray County. Mr. Smith was among the first settlers of Caldwell County, settling on a farm. He became a leading farmer of that vicinity and was a breeder of good stock. He owned 229 acres of prairie land, which he improved. Mr. Smith died Feb. 26, 1909, and Mrs. Smith is also deceased. They are buried in Cowgill Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the parents of six children, as follows: Genevieve, the widow of William Ray, Ray County; Robert, farmer, Caldwell County; Susie, the wife of S. P. Carr, Cass County ; John M., the subject of this sketch; Alex- ander, farmer, Nebraska; and Lilly, the wife of R. H. Bush, farmer, Ray County.
John M. Smith has always lived in Caldwell County. He received his education in the district schools, after which he engaged in general farm- ing and stock raising. At first Mr. Smith rented land, but he now owns 200 acres of good farm land, which is improved with a modern residence and farm buildings. He has specialized in the breeding of Poland-China hogs and has been successful.
On Jan. 22, 1903, Mr. Smith married Mary L. Ellen, a native of Cald- well County, and the daughter of John and Emily (Cliniger) Ellen, natives of Texas. Mr. Ellen was a Civil War veteran, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Ellen were the parents of the fol- lowing children: Al, farmer, Kingston; James, farmer, Kingston; Ed-
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ward, farmer, Kingston; Joseph, farmer, Kingston; Charles, farmer, Kingston; Jesse, farmer, Mirabile; Mrs. Smith; Anna, the wife of Walker Murdock, Kingston; Ella, the wife of Otto Kearns, Colorado; May, the wife of Joseph Casselton, Kingston; and Hattie, the wife of Oscar Rus- sell, farmer, Mirabile. To John and Mary J. (Ellen) Smith six children have been born, as follows: Robert, Susan, Leota, John, Mary, and Blanche.
Mr. Smith is a member of the Masonic Lodge and is a Republican. He is well known in Caldwell County and one of the leading representative men of the community.
Friend McCray, now living retired on his farm in Davis Township, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born May 25, 1846, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas and Hannah (Buxton) McCray.
Thomas McCray was a native of Ohio, born in 1815. He engaged in farming and stock raising during his life, owning 160 acres of land. He was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Thomas McCray died in 1853, and his wife died Sept. 1, 1901. They were the parents of six children, as follows: Levi, deceased; Mary Ann, the wife of James Shopwell, deceased; Lizzie, deceased, was the wife of James McGee; John, deceased; Robert, deceased; and Friend, the subject of this sketch.
Friend McCray spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He then engaged in farming on rented land, where he remained for two years, after which he purchased his present farm in Davis Township, Caldwell County, which consists of 80 acres of land. Mr. McCray improved the land and built a fine residence and farm buildings. He was a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland-China hogs for many years. During the Civil War Mr. McCray enlisted in Company A, 197th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served for five months.
On Dec. 29, 1869, Mr. McCray married Mary Virginia Swindler, a native of Indiana, born Aug. 25, 1849, and the daughter of Thomas and Salina (Lighter) Swindler, both natives of Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Swindler were the parents of nine children, as follows: Mrs. McCray; Henry, de- ceased; Jacob, fruit grower, California; Harriet, the wife of Newton Gallagher, Braymer; John, farmer, Braymer; Sarah, deceased, was the wife of David Dunham, Hamilton; George, farmer, New York Township; Lucy Ellen, the wife of Joseph Estes, farmer, New York Township; and James, farmer, living on the home place. Mr. Swindler was the owner of 250 acres of land, and was a prominent farmer for many years. To
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Friend and Mary V. (Swindler) McCray five children were born, as fol- lows: Ida, the wife of E. M. Roy Smith, farmer, Cowgill; Ada, the wife of Gillie Widmeir, farmer, near Braymer; Olla, farmer, Davis Township; John and Ora, twins, deceased. There are 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren in the McCray family. Mrs. McCray died March 31, 1920, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer.
In politics Mr. McCray is a Republican. He has served as township assessor for five terms. Mr. McCray has been a progressive farmer and stockman, and is a highly respected citizen of Caldwell County.
David Phillips, retired farmer and stockman of Davis Township, is a pioneer of Caldwell County and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born July 1, 1841, in Washington County, Indiana, the son of John and Anna (Fulk) Phillips.
John Phillips was born in Washington County, Indiana, and came to Missouri during the pioneer days, settling on a farm where the city of Braymer now stands. He owned a tract of 200 acres, which he improved. Mr. Phillips was a breeder of high-grade stock, and during the early days he drove his stock to Breckenridge. He enlisted in the Civil War in Com- pany E, Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, serving for three years as a captain. Mr. Phillips was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were the parents of nine children, as follows: David, the subject of this sketch; Rebecca, deceased, was the wife of Leonard Oster; Cecelia, the wife of Newton Matsinger, both deceased; Eliza, the widow of William Oster, Chillicothe; Jerome, retired farmer, Oklahoma ; John, died June, 1921; Andrew, farmer, Oklahoma; Leona, the wife of Alvin Bonine, farmer, Oklahoma; and Abraham, farmer, Oklahoma.
David Phillips was reared in Indiana and received his education in the district schools. When he was 20 years of age he came to Missouri with his parents, settling in Caldwell County. Mr. Phillips enlisted in Company E, Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, during the Civil War, and served throughout the war. He then returned to his farm, where he has since lived. Mr. Phillips owns 125 acres of well improved land.
Mr. Phillips was married to Caroline Peterie, a native of Missouri, and the daughter of Robert E. and Malissa (Johnson) Peterie, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter a native of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Peterie were the parents of the following children: Mary, deceased, was the wife of John Hattfield; Caroline Phillips; Ellen, living in Kansas;
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Rosetta, living in Kansas; and John, farmer, Kansas. Mr. Peterie was a pioneer settler of Ray County and served during the Civil War.
To David and Caroline (Peterie) Phillips the following children were born: Mary, the wife of George Stephens, farmer, Oklahoma; Edward, deceased; Robert E., farmer, Caldwell County; William, farmer, Oregon; Bertha, the wife of Gerard Weddle, farmer, Kansas; and Lawrence, living at home with his father. Mrs. Phillips died Dec. 24, 1913, and is buried in Black Oak Cemetery. Mr. Phillips has 39 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.
Mr. Phillips is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He is well known throughout Caldwell County, where he has always been esteemed as a man of progress, industry, and initiative.
Frank Lane, deceased, was a prominent farmer and stockman of Fair- view Township, where he spent his entire life. He was born Oct. 28, 1856, in Fairview Township, Caldwell County, the son of John Richard and Sarah K. (Smith) Lane.
John Richard Lane was born in Tennessee, and came to Missouri with his parents when he was a small boy, settling in Caldwell County on the old James Macky farm. Mr. Lane engaged in farming and stock raising and was successful. He built a log cabin, and during the pioneer days drove his stock to Hamilton. Mr. Lane served as justice of the peace and constable for several years. He was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge, a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. John Lane are deceased, and are buried in White Cemetery. They were the parents of eight children, as follows: Ellen, the wife of Samuel Luckey, both deceased; William, farmer, Breckenridge; Frank, the subject of this sketch; John, druggist, Braymer; Laura, the widow of Charles Pashaw, Topeka, Kan .; Charles, Braymer; Dennis, farmer, Caldwell County; and Joshua, retired farmer, Kingston.
Frank Lane was reared on his father's farm and attended the district schools. He followed farming and stock raising during his entire life, and met with marked success in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland- China hogs. Mr. Lane died Sept. 15, 1915, and Mrs. Lane now rents the farm of 40 acres in Fairview Township.
On Jan. 22, 1885, Mr. Lane married Lucinda J. Rodgers, a native of Tennessee, and the daughter of Josiah and Lucinda Edington (Spradling) Rodgers, both natives of Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers were the parents of the following children: Elizabeth, the wife of Glass Hudson,
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both deceased; John, deceased; Josiah A., lives in California ; McDonald, deceased; Paralee, the wife of James Elam; Emily ; Jasper Newton, Cow- gill; Mrs. Lane; and George, deceased.
Mr. Lane was a Republican and a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America. He served as tax collector of Fair- view Township for several years. Mr. Lane was a member of the Metho- dist Church, of which he was deacon for a number of years. He was a man of integrity, a believer in progressive methods.
John G. Goll, a leading farmer and stockman of Caldwell County, and the owner of Axidos Stock Farm, in Fairview Township, is a native of Caldwell County. He was born Dec. 8, 1869, the son of Marcus and Susanna Goll.
Marcus Goll was born in Heidleshiem, Argonne Forest, France, and came to the United States when he was 21 years of age, settling in Mor- rison County, Illinois. In 1868 Mr. Goll moved to Cameron, Mo., and during the fall of that year moved to a farm in Fairview Township. Mr. Goll became a prosperous farmer and owned 200 acres of land, which he improved. He was a Republican and a member of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Goll died Dec. 16, 1896, and his wife died March 28, 1905.
Mr. and Mrs. Goll were the parents of the following children: Wil- liam, farmer, Braymer; Andrew, deceased; Theodore, farmer, Ludlow; Hannah, the wife of Thomas J. Anderson, farmer, Fairview Township; John G., the subject of this sketch; Edgar, farmer, Fairview Township; and two children died in infancy.
John G. Goll has always lived in Caldwell County. He received his education in the Locust Grove Victory School, after which he worked on a farm by the month, receiving $175.00 during the first year, and $200.00 the second year of work. Mr. Goll now owns and operates 371 acres of well improved land, and is a successful breeder of Duroc hogs, Shorthorn cattle, horses and mules. He is also an extensive feeder of stock. The Axidos Stock Farm is among the finest stock farms of the township, and is improved with an attractive residence and farm buildings.
On June 30, 1910, Mr. Goll married Daisy Sheldon, a native of Illinois, and to this union one child has been born, Catherine, now attending school.
Mr. Goll is a Republican and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He belongs to the Methodist Church of Proctorsville, of which he has been Sunday school superintendent for 20 years. Mr. Goll
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has served as township clerk of Fairview Township for several terms. He is widely known and merits the esteem in which he is held by the com- munity.
James C. Murray, now living retired, and for many years a leading stockman of Caldwell County, is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born March 9, 1836, near Excelsior Springs, and is the son of Robert Glenn and Beckie (Skidmoore) Murray.
Robert Glenn Murray and his wife were natives of Tennessee. They came to Missouri during the very early days and settled in Ray County, later moving to Caldwell County. Mr. Murray was a successful farmer and stockman and was the owner of 320 acres of land, which he improved from raw prairie and timber land. The first Murray home was a log cabin, 18x22 feet. Mr. Murray served as sheriff for eight years, begin- ning in 1850, and he was re-elected during the Civil War. He also served as justice of the peace in Ray and Caldwell Counties for a number of years. Mr. Murray was a Democrat. To Robert Glenn and Beckie (Skid- moore) Murray ten children were born, as follows: David, deceased; Hannah, deceased; James C., the subject of this sketch; Demaris, the widow of A. Mumpower, Kingston; Lydia, the widow of James Ward, living in Idaho; Allen, deceased; Glynn, deceased; Julia, the widow of David Mumpower, Polo; John, never returned from the Civil War; and John Tiffin, deceased. Mr. Murray married again after the death of his first wife. He married Ann Pollard, and to this union five children were born, as follows: Dave, retired farmer, Maysville; Josie, the wife of Dan Mckeever, deceased; Betty, living in Denver; Rebecca, living in Denver; and Matilda, deceased.
James C. Murray spent his boyhood on his father's farm and attended school in a log schoolhouse. He has always followed farming and stock raising and has been successful. Mr. Murray was a shipper of stock for 35 years, shipping his stock all over the country. He shipped to St. Louis before the time of railroads. Mr. Murray made several trips across the plains during the early days, and relates many interesting stories of his encounters with the Indians. He served for six months during the Civil War and was discharged after contracting typhoid fever.
On Nov. 30, 1863, James C. Murray married Margaret Jane Gray, a native of Caldwell County, born Oct. 20, 1844, and the daughter of James and Rebecca (McClellan) Gray, the former a native of Tennessee, and the latter a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Gray had two children: Sarah,
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the wife of James McFall, both deceased; and Mrs. Murray. Mrs. Murray died Jan. 31, 1915, and is buried in Kingston. Mr. and Mrs. Murray had nine children, as follows: Robert L., deceased; Kate L., the wife of Elmer Johnson, retired farmer, Idaho; Rebecca J., the wife of Harry Orr, Kansas City; Cora, the wife of James Bowers, hotel man, Kansas City; James A., deceased ; Charles Samuel, deceased; John Guy, retired; Edna Irene, the wife of Paul Moehlman, Portland, Ore .; and Donald, veteran of the World War. John Guy Murray is also a veteran of the World War, being crippled while in the service.
Mr. Murray is a Democrat.
William Henderson, an enterprising and reliable farmer and stock- man of Grant Township, and the owner of Cedar Point Stock Farm, is a native of Missouri. He was born Aug. 28, 1855, eight miles west of Kingston, and is the son of Sampson and Jane (Adams) Henderson.
Sampson Henderson was born in Ohio, but was reared in Virginia. His wife was a native of Pennsylvania. Mr. Henderson came to Missouri in 1844 and settled on a farm near Kingston, purchasing land at 121/2 cents per acre. He became the owner of 400 acres of well improved land. Mr. Henderson made a trip across the plains in 1849, and had considerable trouble with the Mormons on the trip. He was a Civil War veteran, hav- ing served with the Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He served as justice of the peace for a number of years and was a Republican. Both Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are deceased and are buried in Cameron. They were the parents of the following children: James, deceased; George W., died in 1917; John C., deceased; Lizzie, the wife of F. T. Mosser, retired farmer, Kansas; William H., the subject of this sketch; Andrew, deceased; Mollie, deceased; Sally, the wife of John Bowman, Oklahoma; Joseph, deceased; and Robert, merchant, St. Joseph.
William Henderson was reared on his father's farm and has always lived in Caldwell County. He attended the district schools and then engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Henderson owns a fine farm of 140 acres in Grant Township, and is a breeder of purebred Poland-China hogs and Shorthorn cattle. During the Hamilton Fair in 1922 Mr. Hen-, derson won 10 ribbons on his hogs. He has exhibited his hogs for many years and has won many prizes. Cedar Point Stock Farm is well improved with a beautiful two-story residence and many good barns and other farm buildings.
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On Dec. 27, 1877, Mr. Henderson married Elizabeth Sackman, a native of Mirabile Township, born Jan. 20, 1856, and the daughter of George F. and Nancy (Myers) Sackman. George F. Sackman is a leading pioneer of the county and is now living retired on his farm near Cowgill. He is a veteran of the Civil War. Mrs. Henderson's grandfather, John Myers, was born near Mirabile and was among the leading stockmen of the county. To William and Elizabeth (Sackman) Henderson five children have been born, as follows: Jewel, electrician, Kansas City ; Earl, farmer, Grant Township; Edna, twin sister of Earl, the wife of Walter Pollard, farmer, Independence. Two children died in infancy. Mrs. Henderson has the following brothers and sisters: Hettie, deceased; Charles, farmer, Cowgill; and Edward, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have seven grandchildren.
Mr. Henderson is a man whose business integrity and ideals of citi- zenship have given him the esteem of his fellow citizens.
William M. Pollard, a well-known retired farmer and stockman of Rockford Township, and large land owner of Caldwell County, was born Oct. 15, 1858, in Rockford Township, and is the son of Samuel W. and Sarah (Robinson) Pollard.
Samuel W. Pollard and his wife were both natives of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Pollard came to Missouri when he was 19 years of age and was among the first settlers of Rockford Township. He owned 286 acres of land, which he improved, and was an extensive stockman of Caldwell County for many years. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. To Samuel W. and Sarah (Robinson) Pollard six children were born, as follows: Stephen, deceased; John, deceased; Jacob R., Rockford Township; James H., deceased; William M., the subject of this sketch; and Henry D., farmer, Rockford Township. Mr. Pollard's first wife died in 1863, and later Mr. Pollard married Rebecca Hutchings. To this union three children were born, as follows: Sarah Jane, the wife of B. F. Rigdon, farmer, Rockford Township; Robert Samuel, deceased; and one child died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Pollard are both deceased and are buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery.
William M. Pollard has always lived in Caldwell County and has been engaged in farming and stock raising during his entire life. He rented land for four years and now owns 888 'acres of well improved land. Mr. Pollard was for many years a leading stockman of the county, shipping 14
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cars of stock each year. He is now living retired on his farm, which is among the finest in the county. The place is well improved with a modern two-story residence and other farm buildings.
On Oct. 27, 1881, Mr. Pollard married Catherine Rosetta Robinson, a native of Rockford Township, and to this union three children were born, as follows: One child died in infancy; Ira Guy, born July 22, 1885, farmer, Rockford Township; and Shirley Samuel, born March 19, 1896, farmer, Rockford Township. Mrs. Pollard died Aug. 11, 1900, and is buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery. On July 7, 1901, Mr. Pollard married Maud Murphy Hutchings, a native of Iowa, and the daughter of John K. and Agnes (Austin) Murphy, both natives of Ireland. Mr. Murphy came to America when he was a young man. He was married in 1851, and two years later moved to Iowa. In 1874 the Murphy family moved to Cald- well County and lived on a farm near Polo. Mr. Murphy died July 27, 1905, and his wife died Oct. 16, 1906. Mrs. Murphy was born May 16, 1827, and was the daughter of John and Mary (Brown) Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy were the parents of 11 children, as follows: Elizabeth E., the wife of William H. Blunt, both deceased; Robert J., deceased; John A., deceased; Austin O., deceased; George W., deceased; Walter S., de- ceased; Anna May, the wife of George W. Wilson; Horace, Muncie, Ind .; Mrs. Pollard; Luther F., Denver ; and Agnes E., the wife of J. A. Paine, Denver, Colo. To William M. and Maud (Murphy) Hutchings Pollard two children have been born: One child died in infancy; and Horace William, born Aug. 27, 1904, at home.
Mr. Pollard is a Republican and belongs to the Christian Union Church. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Pollard is one of the interesting men of his community, and a highly respected citizen of Caldwell County.
W. E. Quigley, prominent business man, is a native of Cameron. He was born Oct. 31, 1868, and is a son of Philip and Johanna (Ryan) Quigley. Philip Quigley was a native of Ireland. When a young man he came to this country, settling first in Minnesota, and later in Cameron, in 1866. Mr. Quigley was employed by the railroad as a yardmaster and baggage- man. Mrs. Quigley was a native of County Cork, Ireland. She is now 78 years of age and resides in Cameron. Mr. Quigley died in January, 1918, and is buried in Graceland Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Quigley were the parents of five children, as follows: J. P., superintendent of transporta-
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tion for the Western Pacific Railroad, residing in California; W. E., the subject of this sketch; Minnie H., school principal, Cameron; Maggie, the wife of Albert L. Graves, residing in Montana; and Josie, the wife of C. L. Buchanan, residing in Colorado.
W. E. Quigley was reared in Cameron and received his education in the public schools. When 18 years of age, he learned telegraphy, and was connected with the C., B. & Q. Railroad in Cameron for 24 years as a telegrapher. Mr. Quigley is now the owner of the C., B. & Q. Restaurant, which is located at Cameron Junction. He keeps the restaurant open day and night.
In October, 1902, Mr. Quigley was married to Edna F. Burt, a daugh- ter of W. C. and Mary (Crawford) Burt. For many years Mr. Burt was engaged in the hardware business in Cameron, but he is now living in St. Joseph. His wife died in California. To W. E. and Edna (Burt) Quigley four children have been born, as follows: James, a student at St. Mary's College, Kansas; Helen, attending high school; Ruth, attending high school; and William, Jr., at home.
Mr. Quigley is a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is one of the substantial citizens of Cameron, and stands high in the esteem of his community.
William Word, deceased, was a leading farmer and stockman of Clin- ton County for many years. He was born Sept. 10, 1841, in Knox County, Kentucky, the son of Nelson and Margaret (Burch) Word.
Nelson Word was born in Claiborne County, Tennessee, and his wife was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky. They came to Missouri in May, 1858, settling in Buchanan County, later moving to Clinton County, where they lived on a farm. Mr. Word died in DeKalb County, in 1884, and is buried in Stewartsville. His wife died in July, 1885.
William Word came to Missouri in January, 1858, a short time before his parents. He came by boat to Jefferson City, and then walked to St. Joseph. Mr. Word remained there until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the army. He took part in the battle of Carthage, but was discharged from the army soon after on account of his poor health. Mr. Word then returned to his farm. He died in 1911.
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