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Mr. McCue was married the second time to Joan Chenoweth on April 7, 1910. She is a daughter of Joseph S. and Sarah Ann (Forshea) Cheno- weth, natives of Ohio and Indiana. They are both deceased. Mr. Cheno- weth was a carpenter by trade and one of the early settlers of Jamesport.
Mr. McCue is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist church. He is one of the prominent and progressive men of Jamesport, where his name has always stood for enterprise, industry and integrity.
A. H. Warren, a well known and enterprising druggist of Jamesport, was born March 15, 1859, in Jackson Township, Daviess County, a son of John W. and Jane (Cathcart) Warren.
John W. Warren was born in Lancaster, Pa., Jan. 24, 1825. He came to Missouri from Ohio, and during his life was engaged in farming, plaster- ing and as a machinist. During the Civil War he enlisted in the Missouri State Militia. He was a Democrat and had held the offices of constable and township collector. He died Sept. 24, 1913, in Jamesport. Mrs. War- ren was born in North Carolina, Aug. 10 1815, and died in 1909. To Mr. and Mrs. Warren four children were born, of whom two are now living: Martha, the widow of Andrew Harrah, Jamesport; and A. H., the subject of this sketch. John A., deceased, was a commission merchant in St. Louis.
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A. H. Warren was reared in Jamesport, and received his education in the public schools there. In 1876 he was engaged as a drug clerk and was a registered pharmacist under the old law. He engaged in the drug busi- ness in 1884 in partnership with L. A. Phillips. At that time Mr. Warren was also postmaster, which office he filled for four years under President Cleveland's administration. During that period, Mr. Warren sold out his interest in the drug business. Later, in 1888, he again went into the drug business in Jamesport, where he has been since engaged, with the excep- tion of two and one-half years, which he spent in St. Louis. He carries a full line of drugs, paints, wall paper, druggists sundries, toilet articles, glass, etc., and has a very successful business.
On Oct. 31, 1884, Mr. Warren was married to Sarah R. Hawley, a native of Janesville, Wis. They have no children.
Mr. Warren is a Democrat and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He is well and favorably known in Jamesport, and takes a commendable interest in the affairs of his town.
W. L. Arnold, a prominent business man of Jamesport, was born May 16, 1868, in Carroll County, Ill., the son of John and Hanna (Strickler) Arnold.
John Arnold was born in Chambersburg, Pa., and was a farmer during his entire life. He came to Daviess County, in 1882, locating on a farm one and a quarter miles east of Jamesport. Since 1902, Mr. Arnold has resided in Horton County, Texas, and is now 92 years old. His wife was also a native of Pennsylvania. She died in 1914 at the age of 82 years. To John and Hanna (Strickler) Arnold 12 children were born, one of whom is now deceased.
W. L. Arnold was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools and the Jamesport High School, from which he was graduated in 1888. For a short time Mr. Arnold taught school and in 1891, he engaged in the mercantile business at Kansas City, Mo. Six years later he started in the grocery business at Jamesport, in partnership with his brothers, S. E. and C. L. Arnold. In October, 1920, W. L. Arnold with his two sons became the owners of the business. It is one of the high grade grocery stores in the county, and Mr. Arnold has been very successful in his business. He was one of the organizers of the Jamesport Bank, now holding the office of vice president of same.
On Feb. 16, 1898, Mr. Arnold was married to Minnie L. Hutchison, a native of Jamesport, and daughter of Charles and Anna (Lindsey) Hutch- ison, both deceased. Charles M. Hutchison was born in Carey County, Ky., Oct. 15, 1837, and was the son of Judge Thomas Hutchison, a native of Virginia. His mother's maiden name was Polly Ann Tate, a native of
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Lincoln County, Ky. Charles M. Hutchison was three years of age when his parents moved to Missouri and settled in Livingston County, where he was reared and educated. He began life as a school teacher at the age of 23 years and followed that profession for 13 years. He came to James- port in 1870, and began merchandising which business he followed for 23 years. In 1873 he was elected assessor and collector of Jamesport, for three years. He also served in the capacity of postmaster of Jamesport. He was married in Daviess County, Dec. 31, 1869, to Annie Lindsey, a daughter of James and Rebecca Lindsey, natives of Virginia. Mrs. Hutch- ison was born in Mechanicsville, Iowa, Oct. 18, 1846. To this union five children were born, four of whom are now living, as follows: W. T.,; Mrs. Minnie L. Arnold, Jamesport ; Mrs. Etta Hart; Mabel Hutchison, Chicago, Ill. Mr. Hutchison died Dec. 21, 1893, following a stroke of paralysis. After the death of Mr. Hutchison, his wife was appointed postmistress, and assisted by her two daughters she carried on this work for eight years. Mrs. Hutchison died in Gallatin, June 3, 1907, where she and her daughter, Mabel, had moved with her son, W. T., when he was appointed sheriff of Daviess County.
To W. L. and Minnie L. (Hutchison) Arnold three children have been born, as follows: L. H., in business with his father; J. T., also in business with his father; and Frances, at home.
Mr. Arnold is an independent Republican. He is a member of the Church of Christ, and of the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Arnold is an enterprising citizen of Daviess County, and stands high in his com- munity.
James Guerin, a progressive business man and merchant of Jamesport, was born in St. Louis, Oct. 23, 1894, the son of Simon and Mary (Kane) Guerin.
Both Simon and Mary (Kane) Guerin were natives of Ireland. Mr. Guerin was a weaver by trade. After his death in Ireland, Mrs. Guerin came to this country and settled in St. Louis, where she died. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are deceased except James, the subject of this sketch.
James Guerin was reared in St. Louis, and at the very young age of 12 years he was engaged as a painter. He later clerked in his brother Michael's store at Roanoke, Mo., after which he went into partnership with him in the general merchandise business at Forrest Green. In 1882, Mr. Guerin removed to Jamesport, and became engaged in the merchandise business, where he has since remained.
On July 7, 1869, Mr. Gurin was married to Sarah J. (Livingston), a native of Grundy County. They have no children. Mrs. Guerin is the
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daughter of Dr. James, and Elizabeth R. (Tootle) Livingston. Dr. James Livingston was born in Ohio. He practiced medicine in Grundy, Livingston and Daviess Counties in 1847-49-50. He was the first representative of Grundy County after its organization.
Mr. Guerin was one of the organizers of the Commercial Bank of Jamesport, and is now a director. He is a Democrat, and has served in the offices of mayor, township trustee, and also school director for 20 years. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Guerin is a progressive man who can always be relied upon to aid in anything for the public wel- fare or the community improvement.
Walter Cox, the proprietor of the Albany Garage at Albany and the authorized salesman of Ford automobiles and repairs, was born at Grant City, Oct. 16, 1884, the son of Enoch and Rebecca Cox.
Enoch Cox and his wife are both natives of Worth County. They are now living at Grant City, but Mr. Cox continues to operate his farm in Worth County.
Walter Cox graduated from the Grant City High School and later accepted a position as bookkeeper in the First National Bank at Grant City. He remained in this place for three years, but resigned in 1911 to to open a garage there. He managed his new business with acumen and industry and at the end of three years sold the garage and came to Albany where he bought the garage belonging to Carmack & Son. Mr. Cox has enlarged the garage by the addition of a shop 30x70 feet and has installed a steam heating plant for the entire building. The Albany Garage now occupies two buildings, one 50x110 feet facing Clay Street, and the other 30x120 feet fronting on Hundley Street. Both these buildings as well as the one on the corner of Clay and Hundley Streets are owned by Mr. Cox. Mr. Cox keeps a force of six men at work in his shops and here he does all kinds of automobile repair work and some electrical work. He features the Ford automobiles and Fordson tractors and has established and extensive and rapidly growing business.
Walter Cox was married Feb. 10, 1916 to Ellyn Ebersole, a graduate of the Grant City High School. Her parents were Abraham and Isabell Ebersole, early settlers of Gentry County, and both now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Cox have one son, George, born Nov. 21, 1916.
Walter Cox is one of the capable and farsighted young business men of the county. His sale record of more than 500 cars in three years is an indication of his enterprise and his progressive methods.
T. E. Hamilton, an enterprising and practical farmer and breeder of Jackson Township, Daviess County, was born Jan. 25, 1870, in Union Town- ship, Daviess County, a son of H. D. and Elizabeth R. (Hill) Hamilton.
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H. D. Hamilton was born in Bedford County, Tenn., Nov. 12, 1824. During his entire life he was a farmer. In 1834 he came to Union Town- ship, Daviess County, and in 1849 he crossed the plains. While West he met with considerable success and returned to Missouri in 1852. At one time Mr. Hamilton owned 520 acres of land in Daviess County. H. D. Hamilton was the son of William and Holly (Tucker) Hamilton, who came to Grundy County, in the early days, and where H. D. Hamilton lived until the age of 21 years. The wife of H. D. Hamilton was born in Greenbrier County, Va., in September, 1832. She died June 9, 1896, and both she and Mr. Hamilton are buried in Hill Cemetery, west of Jamesport. Mr. Hamil- ton died March 21, 1916. He was a Democrat and a member of the Metho- dist church. To H. D. and Elizabeth R. (Hill) Hamilton ten children were born, of whom four are now living, as follows: 'Anna, the wife of J. T. Doty, Miller County, Mo .; T. E., the subject of this sketch; Alta M., the wife of E. G. Knight, Jackson Township,; Henry, the oldest, a teacher of the Carlow consolidated schools.
T. E. Hamilton was reared on his father's farm and received his edu- cation in the district schools. He began farming for himself when 23 years old, renting land for one year. In 1894 he purchased 40 acres of land and since that time has added to his holdings, now owning 203 acres. In 1921 he erected his fine modern home, which contains electric lights, hot air heat, running water and bath. The house is built of cement and stucco. Mr. Hamilton began breeding, Aberdeen Angus Cattle in 1916. He also breeds high grade Jersey cattle. Besides breeding cattle Mr. Hamilton is a grain farmer and raises a great deal of clover. He has been very suc- cessful and is one of the prosperous farmers of Daviess County.
On Jan. 25, 1893, Mr. Hamilton was married to Ollie Macy, a native of Jackson Township, and a daughter of W. C. and Mary (Nichols) Macy. To this union six children have been born, as follows: Eva, a graduate of Gallatin High School, now living at home; Armond, at home; Nuburn, at home; Doris, deceased ; Marshall, at home; and Aleene, at home.
Mr. Hamilton is a Democrat and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, being an elder. Mr. Hamilton stands well in his community, both for his enterpris- ing disposition and for his high standards of civic welfare.
L. C. Marlow, a successful merchant of Jamesport, was born Jan. 19, 1857, in Livingston County, the son of W. H. and Amanda (Hutchinson) Marlow.
W. H. Marlow was born in Kentucky in 1834. He came to Missouri many years ago, and settled on a farm in Jackson Township, Livingston County. In making the trip from Kentucky, Mr. Marlow drove a team of
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oxen. During the Civil War he served under General Price in the Con- federate Army. Mr. Marlow became a successful farmer of Livingston County and at one time was the owner of 1000 acres of land. After many years of farming he retired and resided in Chillicothe, until his death in June, 1911. Mr. Marlow was one of the organizers of the Citizens Bank of Jamesport, which is now extinct. He also organized many other banks. Mrs. Marlow was born in Kentucky in 1840. She died Jan. 27, 1921. To W. H. and Amanda (Hutchison) Marlow three children were born, as follows: L. C., the subject of this sketch; Belle, the wife of Barton Hosman, Colo- rado Springs, Colo .; Benjamin, residing on the old home farm in Livingston County.
L. C. Marlow was reared on a farm and received his education in the district schools. When a young man he became engaged in farming, later becoming heir to some land. He now owns 300 acres of well improved land in Jackson Township, Livingston County, upon which he has made exten- sive improvements. It is one of the finest farms in Livingston County.
In 1914 Mr. Marlow left the farm and became engaged in the hardware and implement business at Jamesport, in partnership with J. W. Harris, who died soon after. Mr. Marlow purchased his interest and then went into partnership with A. L. Jenkins, and the firm name is now known as Marlow and Jenkins. Mr. Marlow is a stockholder in the Commercial Bank of Jamesport and in the First National Bank of Chillicothe, also the Peoples Exchange Bank of Jamesport.
In 1882 L. C. Marlow was married for the first time to Jennie Ramsey, a native of Jackson Township, Livingston County, and a daughter of James and Linnie (Wingo) Ramsey, natives of Virginia and early settlers of Liv- ingston County. To L. C. and Linnie (Wingo) Ramsey four children were born, as follows: Howard, a first-class carpenter and contractor of James- port ; Fay, deceased, was the wife of Robert Murphy; Edith, the wife of Virgil Dixon now at Trenton ; Darrell, carpenter, Jamesport. Mrs. Marlow died Jan 4, 1915. On July 2, 1916, Mr. Marlow was married to Ida (May) McClung, widow of H. F. McClung, and sister of Mrs. John L. Leopard, of Gallatin. Mrs. Marlow is the daughter of Gabe and Martha (Giddens) May, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Daviess County. Mr. May is now deceased and his widow lives in Gallatin. By her first marriage, Mrs. Marlow had one son, Robert Earl McClung, now residing in Kansas City. Mrs. Marlow is a well educated woman, having taught school in Daviess County, for about 11 years.
Mr. Marlow tells of his father being engaged as a freighter across the plains in 1860 from Fort Leavenworth, Kan., to a Colorado fort for the government.
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Mr. Marlow is a Democrat, and has served on the township board at different times and one term on the Jamesport city board. He is a Royal Arch Mason. Mr. Marlow has the esteem of the residents of Jamesport, as well as those of the surrounding territory and stands high in the com- munity.
James M. Drummond, a well known retired hotel man of Jamesport, was born June 3, 1853, in Union Township, Daviess County, the son of J. P. and Sydney (Nickell) Drummond.
J. P. Drummond was born in Monroe County, W. Va., Sept. 25, 1813. He was the son of George and Easter (Boyd) Drummond, natives of Vir- ginia. On June 14, 1836, J. P. Drummond was married to Sydney Nickell, a native of Monroe County, Va. In 1839 Mr. Drummond left Virginia and settled in Daviess County, where he purchased 160 acres of land in Jackson Township, and carried on general farming for a number of years. To J. P. and Sydney (Nickell) Drummond the following children were born: Margaret N. Mann; Elizabeth E. Baldwin; Amanda J. Musselman; Mary Barnett; George W. and Andrew J., twins; William N .; John K .; Caroline Jenkins; James M., the subject of this sketch; Charles R. Mrs. Drum- mond died in 1858. On July 14, 1859, Mr. Drummond was married for the second time to Maria F. Mann. J. P. Drummond died Aug. 2, 1898.
James M. Drummond was reared on his father's farm in Jackson Township, Daviess County, and attended the district schools. He then carried on farming until 1885, when he moved to Jamesport, where he conducted a livery and feed barn, and 1886 returned to the farm. In 1887 he again removed to Jamesport, and was in the livery business until 1896, when he engaged in the hotel business. In 1910 Mr. Drummond moved to Fayette, Mo., to educate his daughter. He remained there two years, then returning to Jamesport. He was in the hotel business for a few years, his father erected a two story hotel at Jamesport, in 1894. In connection with the hotel, Mr. Drummond also conducted a livery and feed barn, which he sold in 1903. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator.
On Oct. 21, 1886, Mr. Drummond was married to Inez Thurlow, a daughter of David M. and Minta (Mullens) Thurlow. Mrs. Drummond was born near Chillicothe. Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow are natives of Sullivan County. To James M. and Inez (Thurlow) Drummond one child has been born, Beulah, now the wife of D. J. Rossa, Browning, Ill. They have three children : Irma ; James E., and Howard W. Roosa.
Mr. Drummond now owns part of the old home farm of 120 acres in Jamesport Township. He is a Democrat, and in 1886 served in the office of mayor of Jamesport, and also served as trustee. He is a member of the Methodist church, and of the Knights of Pythias lodge. Mr. Drum-
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mond has met with success in his business because of his energy, industry, and business foresight.
J. William DeVorss, a prominent and successful merchant of James- port, was born March 14, 1872, in Jamesport Township, Daviess County, the son of F. M., also known as Marion, and Mary (Lucas) DeVorss.
F. M. DeVorss was born in Jamesport Township, Dec. 15, 1851. He was a farmer in his early life, and later came to Jamesport, in 1882, and built the present hotel building, which he conducted for 25 years. He died in Jamesport, Sept. 6, 1918. His parents were John and Martha (Wiggleworth) DeVorss, natives of Virginia. John DeVorss was born in 1820, and died in 1900, in Jamesport. When a very small child he came to Missouri with his parents and settled in St. Joseph. They drove oxen here from Virginia, and were among the pioneer settlers of Daviess County, having settled in Jamesport Township, in the early forties. Mary (Lucas) DeVorss was born in Grundy County, Oct. 9, 1852, and died Feb. 12, 1914. Both Mr. and Mrs. DeVorss are buried in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery at Jamesport. Mrs. DeVorss was the daughter of James and Margaret (Estes) Lucas, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Grundy County where they both died. To F. M. and Mary (Lucas) DeVorss five children were born, as follows: J. Wm., the subject of this sketch; John M., Nampa, Idaho; Charles O., Wichita, Kans .; George W., engaged in the grocery business at Jamesport; Henry, Denver, Colorado. Charles and George DeVorss are twins.
J. William DeVorss was reared in Jamesport, and was educated in the public schools there, from which he was graduated in 1890. In 1893 he traveled on the road and later became engaged in the grocery business at Trenton. Three years later, Mr. DeVorss sold out his share and became en- gaged in farming in Macon County, on his father-in-law's farm. Then in 1900 he returned to Jamesport, and opened a racket store. He now owns a variety store in Jamesport, and has a very profitable business. Mr. DeVorss is a stockholder and director in the Bank of Jamesport, and owns a fine residence and several business buildings in Jamesport.
On Dec. 20, 1893, Mr. DeVorss was married to Sarah E. Taylor, a daughter of James H., and Elizabeth (Simms) Taylor, natives of Tennessee and Kentucky, and later of Macon County. Mrs. DeVorss was born June 25, 1873, in Macon County. She was a teacher of music before her mar- riage. To this union three children have been born, as follows: Earl, Trenton ; Claude, deceased; and Ruth, at home.
Mr. DeVorss is a Democrat, and has served in the offices of city mar- shal, school director, city collector, and on the park board. He is member of the Methodist church and belongs to the Knights of Phythias, Modern
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Woodmen of America and the Yoeman lodge. Mr. DeVorss is prominent in business affairs of Jamesport, and because of his interest in public affairs he is ranked among the substantial citizens of the county.
James W. Long, a well known retired farmer of Gallatin, was born Feb. 5, 1859, in Shelby County, the son of Joseph and Sallie (Whaley) Long.
Joseph Long was born in Washington County, Md., Oct. 9, 1816. In about 1848 he came to visit an uncle in Marion County. He returned to Maryland, and six years later came back to Missouri, and married. He then lived in Maryland until 1855, when he returned to Missouri and settled on a farm in Shelby County. In March, 1864, Mr. Long removed to a farm five miles east of Paris, Mo., where he died the same year, on September 25. Sallie (Whaley) Long was born in Marion County, June 11, 1824. After Mr. Long's death she married the second time to S. W. Pugh, on Jan. 9, 1872. They removed to Grand River Township, Daviess County, where James W. Long was reared. Sallie (Whaley) Long Pugh died on June 8, 1904. Both of James W. Long's parents are buried in the Marion County Home Cemetery.
James W. Long continued to farm the original family farm for 40 years after the death of his step-father in 1876, and he with his mother purchased the land. Later, in 1880, Mr. Long bought out his mother's share, made extensive improvements, set out a ten acre orchard, and became one of the largest fruit growers in the county. He made many exhibits at the street fairs in Gallatin, and Trenton, of his apples and always won premiums on his entries. In 1915, Mr. Long sold his farm and moved to Gallatin, where he now resides. He now has a small orchard and owns ten acres within the city limits.
Mr. Long was married for the first time, Feb. 10, 1880, to Martha A. Mills, born Feb. 24, 1848, in Grand River Township. She died March 7, 1899. To this union three children were born, all of whom are now deceased. Mr. Long was married the second time on Nov. 5, 1901 to Rhoda Smith, a native of Grand River Township, and daughter of Ephriam and Mary (Smith) Smith. No children were born to this union. James W. Long was one of seven children, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of a sister, Elizabeth, the wife of S. P. Mills, Jameson. In the spring of 1887, Mr. Long took to raise a son S. W. Harris, who died April, 1907, at Colorado Springs, Colo. Mr. Long gave him an education. He is buried on Mr. Long's lot in Grand River Cemetery.
Mr. Long breeds pure bred chickens, Single Comb Buff Orphingtons and Plymouth Rocks. He also breeds Jersey Cows. Mr. Long became a member of the Baptist church in Grand River Township, April 1876, and
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later the Jameson church, where he now belongs. He is a Democrat. Both Mr. and Mrs. Long are well known and highly respected citizens of Daviess County.
V. H. Scrivner, a well known retired farmer of Daviess County, was born in Estell County, Ky., July 4, 1841, the son of John and Hulda (Tudor) Scrivner.
John Scrivner was born in Estell County, Ky., and was a farmer during his life. He settled in Clay County, Mo., for a time, but returned to Kentucky after the death of his first wife. To John and Hulda (Tudor) Scrivner three children were born, two of whom are now living; V. H., the subject of this sketch; and Hulda, the wife of Clifton Oldham, Long Beach, Calif. After his wife's death, Mr. Scrivner married Leu Ann Williams, and five children were born to this union, of whom one is now liv- ing, Susan, the wife of Leslie Oliver, Richmond, Ky. Mr. Scrivner died in Kentucky.
V. H. Scrivner was reared in Kentucky, and in 1875 came to Daviess County, locating on a farm near Winston. There he carried on farming for 17 years, later moving to Smith County, Kans., where he remained for 19 years. He then moved to southern Nebraska, and in 1918, came to Gallatin, where he now lives retired. During the Civil War, Mr. Scrivner enlisted in Company C, 8th Regiment Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years and four months. He was the 7th man to climb Lookout Mountain during the battle that was fought "above the clouds". The 8th Regiment remained there for eight days.
Mr. Scrivner was married the first time in 1867 to Dorothy Webb, a native of Kentucky. Ten children were born to this union, as follows: Laura, the wife of Charles Barrett, Red Cloud, Neb .; Mattie, the wife of Jesse Sappe, deceased ; Albert, Eckley, Colo .; Edith, the wife of Sam Mount- ford, Red Cloud, Neb .; Frances, deceased; Oscar, Haigler, Neb .; William J., Tulsa, Okla .; Valley, deceased; C. M., Red Cloud, Neb .; Susan, the widow of Walter Mays, Red Cloud, Neb. Mrs. Scrivner died in Nebraska Oct. 8, 1917.
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