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real estate, Los Angeles, Calif .; Sarah, the wife of Dr. W. D. Fulkerson, California; W. Guy, merchant, Coffey.
Mr. Welden is a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and has been a deacon for a number of years. Mr. Welden is a well known and well liked citi- zen. He is highly esteemed throughout Daviess County.
Dr. J. A. Burtch, a well known physician and surgeon, and promi- nent business man of Coffey, is a native of Kansas. He was born Aug. 17, 1871, in Bourbon County, Kan., the son of George W. and Theresa (Greer) Burtch. .
George W. Burtch was a native of Ohio. He settled in Grundy County in 1855. Mr. Burtch settled in Bourbon County, Kan., after the Civil War and became a leading farmer and stockman of the county, owning 200 acres of good farm land. In 1878 George W. Burtch re- turned to Grundy County, Mo. In 1895 he moved to Kansas City Kan., where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a breeder of cattle and hogs. During the Civil War, Mr. Burtch enlisted from Mis- souri, in Company K, Missouri Infantry. He served for 18 months and was badly wounded, being crippled for life. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Burtch died Jan. 13, 1913, and his wife died May 5, 1920. They both died in Kansas City, Kan., and are buried at Alpha, Mo., Cemetery. They were the parents of six chil- dren as follows: Emma, the wife of Frank G. Robertson, merchant, Hu- mansville; J. H., Laredo, Mo .; Dr. J. A., the subject of this sketch ; and Delbert, deceased, and two died in infancy.
Dr. J. A. Burtch was educated in the public and high schools, and attended the Chillicothe Normal School in 1890 and in March, 1895, graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Keokuk, Iowa. Dr. Burtch then began practicing medicine in Lucern, Putnam County, Mo., and remained there until the following year, when he came to Coffey. He has a very fine practice built up in Coffey, and is also in the garage business there, having opened a garage in 1915. It is the second largest garage in the county, and Dr. Burtch has the agency for Ford automobiles and supplies.
On July 11, 1895, at Gallatin, Mo., Dr. Burtch married Milisia Kil- burn, a native of Laredo, Mo., and a daughter of David and Betty (Jack- son) Kilburn. Mr. Kilburn was a prominent farmer and stockman of Grundy County for many years, owning 640 acres of land, and breeding. Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. He was a Democrat and a
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member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Kilburn died in 1899, and his wife died in 1898. They are buried in the Stucker Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Kilburn were the parents of six children as follows; Sterling, Nebraska ; Nettie, deceased; Ira, farmer, Laredo; Mrs. Burtch; Mary, deceased ; Emeline, the wife of W. E. McFarland, California.
Dr. Burtch served for 16 years on the United States Board of Pen- sion Examiners and was township trustee for six years. He has also served as president of the school board. Dr. Burtch acted as mayor of Coffey for 30 days. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Modern Woodmen of America, W. O. W., the Knights of Pythias, and the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics, Dr. Burtch is a staunch Republican. During the World War, he volunteered his services, but was not called upon. Dr. Burtch was also in the drug business at Coffey from 1909 until 1920, when he sold out. Dr. Burtch has always been a progressive citizen with high standards of civic pride.
James Birge, a leading business man of Coffey, was born in Mon- roe County, Ky., May 24, 1850. He is a son of John and Liddie (Head- rick) Birge.
John Birge was a native of Kentucky, and during his entire life he carried on farming and stock raising. John Birge and wife were the parents of the following children : Thomas, deceased; James, the sub- ject of this sketch ; Elizabeth, deceased ; Isaac, California ; Thebert, de- ceased, was the wife of David Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Birge died when their children were very young, and left them in the care of their grand- father, Isaac Hedrick.
James Birge was educated in the district schools. He then began work on a farm, working for $10 a month. Later, he purchased 195 acres of land, and became a breeder of Shorthorn cattle. Mr. Birge shipped about two cars of cattle per year, and was very successful in this line of work. His farm was located in Adams Township, Harrison County. He later sold it to his son-in-law, and is now engaged in the real estate and loan business in Coffey. He also has an insurance busi- ness.
On Sept. 16, 1880, Mr. Birge married Nancy Terry, a daughter of Louis and Cynthia (Hall) Terry, natives of Indiana, and pioneer settlers of Daviess County. Mr. and Mrs. Terry were the parents of 11 children as follows; Elizabeth, the wife of Samuel Glaze, Daviess County ; Ruth, the wife of John Glaze, Daviess County ; Levicia, married Thomas Allen, both are deceased ; James, deceased ; John, deceased ; Isabel, the widow of Andrew Sweeney; Thomas, deceased; Louisa, the wife of
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Frank Feurt, Daviess County; Martha, the wife of Fred Jerome, Colo- rado; Mrs. Birge; Jacob, deceased. Mr. Terry was a veteran of the Civil War, and a prominent farmer and stockman. He owned 160 acres of land, and was a breeder of high grade cattle. He died April 16, 1888, and his wife died Nov. 27, 1879.
To James and Nancy (Terry) Birge five children were born as fol- lows: Three died in infancy; Nellie, the wife of Thurman Thompson, farmer and stockman, Harrison County ; Boyd, resides in Seattle, Wash.
Mr. Birge is a veteran of the Civil War, having run away from home to enlist at the age of 15 years. He has served as tax collector and has served as mayor of Coffey for six terms. Mr. Birge is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and has been Master of Lodge No. 285 of Coffey. He has a fine residence in Coffey, where he now resides. Mr. Birge is a Re- publican. He has an excellent standing in the town of Coffey and is highly esteemed.
John A. Pate, a retired farmer and stockman and the owner of 330 acres of land in Johnson County, Mo., is one of the men who, by hard work, good management and unceasing perseverance, has achieved marked success in life. He was born in Platte County, March 16, 1841, a son of Gordon and Melissa (Sharp) Pate.
Gordon Pate was a native of Tennessee. In 1840 he came to Mis- souri, settling in Platte County. He became a well known farmer and stockman, owning 160 acres of land. His first home in Missouri was a log cabin. Mr. and Mrs. Pate were the parents of eight children as fol- lows: Lucinda, deceased, was the wife of William McGlemery; Paulina Ellen, deceased; John A., the subject of this sketch; Alfred M., de- ceasd ; Susan, the wife of L. Corum, resides in California ; George B., de- ceased ; James W., retired farmer, resides in California; and Charles W., retired, living in California. Gordon Pate was a Democrat, and was a believer of the Baptist Church. He died in 1880, and his wife died in 1895.
John A. Pate was reared on his father's farm and received his edu- cation in the district schools of Platte and Caldwell Counties. After com- pleting his education, Mr. Pate worked for five years on farms, earning $13 a month. He then purchased 50 acres of land, and engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Pate was a successful breeder of Short- horn cattle and Poland China hogs. He was one of the leading live stock shippers of the county for many years. During the Civil War, Mr. Pate enlisted in the Missouri State Militia, and was in service for three months.
Mr. Pate was married the first time to Julia A. Pollard, a native of
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Tennessee, and a daughter of Stephen W. and Mary Lee Pollard. To this union five children were born as follows: Mary E., the wife of M. P. Thompson, farmer and stockman, Caldwell County; Stephen G., farmer and stockman, Caldwell County; Lura A., the wife of Smith Webb, farmer and stockman, Caldwell County; Flora A., the wife of Robert L. Bryant, farmer and stockman, Johnson County; and Charles W., Caldwell County. Stephan G. Pate married Etta Carr, who is now deceased. They had one son, Goldie Myril Pate, who has been reared by his grandfather, John A. Pate. During the World War he enlisted in Battery B, 35th Division. He was sent to France and served for nearly two years, taking part in many important battles. He was slightly gassed. He was discharged from service April 23, 1919, now lives in Kingston, Mo.
John A. Pate's first wife died May 15, 1909, and is buried in Prairie Ridge Cemetery, Caldwell County. On April 9, 1913, Mr. Pate married Martha C. Bowen Oliphant, a native of Daviess County, and a daughter of Thomas P. and Drucilla Jane (Yates) Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen were the parents of 11 children as follows: Amanda, the wife of W. C. Wynne, Daviess County ; Comoro E., deceased ; Cora Alice, deceased ; Emma Bell, deceased ; William G., deceased ; Mary F., deceased ; James S., retired, Coffey; Howard A., deceased; Martha Cordelia Pate; Margaret C., twin sister of Martha, and the widow of J. W. Singleton ; she now lives at Bart- lett, Kan .; Thomas B., farmer and stockman, Daviess County. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowen are deceased. Mrs. Pate taught school for a number of years in Daviess County. She was the widow of Elder R. A. Oliphant, a minister of the Primitive Baptist Church, Stanberry. Mrs. Pate was first married to Elder R. A. Oliphant Jan. 9, 1907. He died Dec. 3, 1910.
Mr. Pate is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. He is now living retired in Coffey. Mr. Pate is a substantial and well known citizen. He has lived at Coffey since September, 1918, coming from Polo, Caldwell County.
James Stith, a well known business man of Coffey, is a native of Daviess County. He was born April 26, 1873, a son of Henry and Mary (Brown) Stith.
Henry Stith was born in Tennessee, and came to Missouri in 1861, settling in Grand River Township, Daviess County. He carried on gen- eral farming and stock raising, and owned 140 acres of good farm land. Mr. Stith was a breeder of high grade cattle and sheep. He died Feb. 14, 1922, and his wife died Dec. 3, 1917. They are buried in Union Grove Cemetery. Mr. Stith was a Republican and a member of the Bap-
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tist Church, having been deacon for 50 years. Mr. and Mrs. Stith were the parents of 12 children as follows: Maggie, the wife of J. Odell, Kan- sas City, Mo .; James, the subject of this sketch; Syrus, Coffey; Grace, deceased ; Stella, the wife of Frank Carter, at minister, Kansas City, Mo .; Eunice, the wife of Everett Shuler, Washington Township, Daviess County ; Belle, the wife of John Bowman, Coffey ; Harry, Lincoln Town- ship; Jacob, resides in Adrain, Mo .; Ora, died at the age of 14 years, and two died in infancy.
James Stith was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County and attended the district schools. He then began farming on rented land. Later, he was able to purchase 40 acres of land. After several years, Mr. Stith sold his farm and came to Coffey, where he became engaged in the livery business. He has been in business in Coffey for 12 years, and has been very successful.
On Sept. 7, 1915, Mr. Stith married Pearl Smith, a native of Albany, and a daughter of William and Margie (Butrick) Smith, natives of Gen- try and Daviess Counties, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of eight children as follows: Mrs. Stith ; Eddie, Daviess County ; Annie, the wife of R. Cole, Jamesport; George, Lincoln Township; Jesse, Lin- coln Township, Daviess County; Ruth, the wife of H. Shuler, Lincoln Township; Lellah, the wife of Louis Ward, Lincoln Township; Loran, living at home. Mr. Smith owns 285 acres of land in Gentry County, and is a well known farmer and stockman.
To James and Pearl (Smith) Stith two children have been born : Brooks, in business with his father; and Eileen, at home.
Mr. Stith is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Stith is engaged in the millinery business in Coffey and has been unusually successful. In politics Mrs. Stith is Democrat. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stith are progressive and enterprising citizens and are well and favorably known in Daviess County.
Elcania McClure, a well known and highly respected citizen of Washington Township, who is now living retired, was born June 20, 1844, in Van Buren County, Iowa. He is a son of Jacob B. and Martha (Williams) McClure, natives of Ohio and Virginia.
Jacob B. McClure was born in Ohio, and moved to Iowa when a young man. He later came to Missouri, settling in Scotland County, where he became engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. McClure owned a great deal of land in Grundy County, and built the first grist and saw mill in the county. For a number of years he served as justice of the peace. During the Civil War, Mr. McClure enlisted in Company
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K, Missouri State Cavalry, and served as second lieutenant. He was a Republican and belonged to the Baptist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. McClure are deceased and are buried in the Bethany Cemetery. They were the parents of 11 children as follows: Alexander, deceased ; Mary Jane, deceased; John, deceased; Joseph, deceased; Andy, deceased ; Sparks, deceased; Cain, the subject of this sketch; Ruth, deceased ; Lizzie, deceased; Matilda, deceased; and Frank, deceased.
Caine McClure, as he is known to his friends and neighbors, was reared on his father's farm in Grundy County, and received his educa- tion in the district schools. He began farming in Grundy County, and became a successful farmer and stockman, owning 160 acres of well im- proved land. Aug. 25, 1861, Mr. McClure enlisted in Company H, 23rd Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and served for three years. He was taken prisoner. He was in the following battles: Shiloh, Peach Tree, Ga., At- lanta, Ga., and Jonesboro. He was discharged at Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 22, 1864. At the close of the war, he returned to his farm. He is now living retired in Washington Township, Daviess County.
On Oct. 21, 1866, Mr. McClure married Mary J. Ward, a native of Morgan County, Ill., and a daughter of Emerson and Hanna (Willis) Ward. Mr. Ward was a native of England. He came to this country, settling in Illinois, where he remained for several years. Later, he re- moved to Missouri, and became the owner of 500 acres of land in Grundy County. Both Mr. and Mrs. Ward are deceased, and they are buried in Willis Chapel Cemetery, Grundy County. They were the par- ents of seven children as follows: Alice, married Charles Knight and both are deceased; Margaret, deceased; John, residing in California; Mrs. McClure ; Rebecca, deceased : Lottie, the wife of Jesse Taylor, both deceased; Hattie, the widow of Nathan Shepard, Grundy County. To Cain and Mary J. (Ward) McClure seven children have been born as fol- lows: Frank, farmer, Oklahoma; Hannah, Jefferson City; Myrtle, the wife of Charles Conaway, Jefferson City; Lottie, the wife of Henry Maxie, farmer, Harrison County ; Emerson, farmer and stockman, Harri- son County; Daisy, the wife of Charles Hansell, farmer, Harrison County ; and John, farmer, Idaho.
Mr. McClure is a Republican. He has served as constable of Harri- son and Grundy Counties. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and is well known in his community, where he has always been held in high esteem.
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John Galbreath, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Washing- ton Township, and the owner of 195 acres of well improved land in Da- viess County, was born in Daviess County, Feb. 14, 1862, the son of Squire and Martha Jane (Brown) Galbreath.
Squire Galbreath is a native of Franklin County, Ky. He is one of the pioneer settlers of Daviess County, and his brother, William, built the first log cabin in Coffey. Squire Galbreath has lived in Daviess County for many years and has been a leading farmer an stockman. He is now 90 years of age and resides in Coffey. His wife died Dec. 19, 1914, and is buried in the cemetery at Coffey. Mr. and Mrs. Galbreath were the parents of eight children as follows: Lizzie, the widow of Jo- seph Gotshall, resides in Nevada, Mo .; William, deceased ; John, the subject of this sketch; James, deceased; Dr. J. W., now practicing in Henry County ; Ellen, the wife of Sterling Creighton, veterinary surgeon, Coffey ; David, deceased; Gertrude, the wife of Claude Yarbrough, as- sistant cashier of the Coffey Bank. Mr. Galbreath is a veteran of the Civil War, having served for three years with the Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, under Colonel McFeran.
John Galbreath was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County, and attended the district schools. He has been engaged in farming and stock raising all his life. When he began farming, Mr. Galbreath worked for $18 a month, but was soon able to purchase his first 80 acres of land. He now owns 195 acres in Washington Township, Daviess County, and is a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle and spotted Poland China hogs. He has a fine two-story residence, and his farm is modern in every respect.
On Dec. 10, 1884, Mr. Galbreath married Birdie McPhetridge, a native of Texas, and a daughter of Paris and Mary (Robertson) Mc- Phetridge was a native of Indiana, and an early settler of Salem Town- ship, Daviess County. Both Mr. and Mrs. McPhetridge are deceased and are buried in California. To John and Birdie (McPhetridge) Gal- breath five children have been born, as follows: Mack, a graduate of Columbia University, and now employed as a civil engineer for the government, residing in Frankfort, Ky .; Grace, a graduate of Columbia University, now teaching school at Hannibal; Hazel, educated in the schools of Coffey, and the Kansas City Hospital's Nurse's School; Lucy, the wife of Reed' Netherton, farmer and stockman, Washington Town- ship, Daviess County ; Mildred, attending Columbia University, taking a teacher's course.
Mr. Galbreath is identified with the Republican party in politics,
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and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. He is a reliable and efficient member of the community and has the esteem of his fellow citizens.
W. L. Thompson, a retired farmer of Washington Township, Daviess County, has lived on his present farm for 55 years. He was born in Adams County, Ill., on Sept. 22, 1847, a son of Morgan and Jane (Potter) Thompson.
Morgan Thompson was born in Athens County, Ohio, and moved to Illinois when a very young man, where he remained for 21 years. He then came to Missouri, settling in Washington Township, Daviess County. Mr. Thompson came to Missouri in 1856, and became a prosperous farmer and stockman, owning 1,000 acres of well improved land. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are deceased. Mr. Thompson was a Democrat, and a member of the Methodist Church, his father having been a mini- ster. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were the parents of seven children, as follows: Emily, the wife of Frank Hendricks, both deceased ; Theodore, deceased; W. L., the subject of this sketch; Mary Ann, the wife of Pierce Dye, both deceased ; Frank, deceased; Nancy, the wife of Clark Welborn, farmer, Nebraska; and George, farmer, resides in Carroll County.
W. L. Thompson was reared on his father's farm in Illinois, and attended the district schools. He has always been a farmer. During the Civil War, he enlisted in Company F, 43rd Missouri Infantry, from Daviess County, and served for 11 months, taking part in many im- portant battles and skirmishes. Mr. Thompson owns 160 acres of good farm land in Washington Township, and was a successful breeder of high grade cattle and hogs.
On Sept. 22, 1869, Mr. Thompson married Josephine Wilborn, a native of Indiana, and a daughter of Siras and Virena (Henshaw) Wil- born. To this union one child was born, Clarence Emerson Thompson, who now resides in Red Lodge, Mont. , and is county clerk and recorder. Mrs. W. L. Thompson died in 1875, and is buried in Iowa. On July 4, 1877, Mr. Thompson was married the second time to Rose Palmer, a native of Sullivan County, and to this union five children were born, as follows: Annie, the wife of Clarence Henderson, farmer, residing with father; Willow, the widow of Charles Whitley, Washington Township, Daviess County ; Delilah, deceased ; Mabel, deceased ; Carroll, resides in Billings, Mont. Carroll Thompson enlisted during the World War, and was with the air service for one and one-half years. He was discharged after the armistice was signed.
W. L. Thompson is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.
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His wife died April 2, 1905, and is buried in Hills Cemetery. Mr. Thompson is highly esteemed citizen of Daviess County.
Clem P. Mann, a well known and successful farmer of Jamesport Township, Daviess County, is a native of Daviess County, having been born on the farm he now owns. He was born Dec. 22, 1878, a son of Alexander Robinson and Sarah (Cutshall) Mann.
Alexander Robinson Mann was the son of Major John and Elizabeth (Conner) Mann, and was born in Greenbrier County, Va., Sept. 17, 1831. His father was a major in the war of 1812 and his grandfather, John Mann, was a major in the American Revolution. When he was a small child, his parents moved to Missouri, settling in Daviess County, near Blake, where he grew to manhood. Alexander Robinson Mann was one of 10 children, only two of whom died under 80 years of age. To Alexander Robinson and Sarah (Cutshall) Mann three children were born, as follows: J. W., Jamesport; Clem P., the subject of this sketch ; and Celia M., the wife of Frank Dixon, Jamesport. Mr. Mann died May 1, 1922, and is buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery. His wife died Feb. 14, 1914. Mr. Mann was a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County, and a successful breeder of high grade stock. He owned 160 acres of land. Mr. Mann was a member of the Baptist Church and be- longed to the Masonic Lodge. He was one of the highly respected citizens of Daviess County. The Mann family has in their possession a letter which the father wrote to his son in 1898, which ably sets forth his high ideals of life and his Christian character.
Clem P. Mann was reared on his father's farm in Jamesport Town- ship, and received his education in the public schools. He began farming on rented land, and is now operating the old home farm in Jamesport Township. Daviess County. Mr. Mann is a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Spotted Poland China hogs.
On Oct. 19, 1898, Mr. Mann married Della A. Pryor, a native of Daviess County, and a daughter of C. D. and Helen (Jefferson) Pryor. Mr. and Mrs. Pryor are the parents of the following children: Lurah, deceased ; Mrs. Mann; Hattie, the wife of William Gay, a widow, St Joseph ; Wesley G., deceased ; Charles C., farmer and stockman, Lincoln Township; William, deceased; Frankie, the wife of Walter Lockridge, farmer, Daviess County ; Stella Pearl, deceased ; Fred, St. Joseph ; and Paul, farmer and stockman, Lincoln Township. Paul Pryor was drafted during the World War and was sent to France with the 47th Infantry, Ambulance Company No. 21. He took part in many important battles, and was also with the army of occupation in Germany after the signing
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of the armistice. Mr. C. D. Pryor is now living in Daviess County with his son, Paul. Mrs. Pryor died June 25, 1920, and is buried in Pilot Grove Cemetery. To Clem and Della (Pryor) Mann two children have been born, as follows: Letha Marie, graduated at Professor Earnest's School of Music and Art in Trenton, Dec. 30, 1919, residing at home; and Malana Roemayne, attending high school in Jamesport, and residing at home.
In politics, Mr. Mann is a Democrat. He is a member of the Baptist Church. During the Civil War, Mr. Mann's father, Alexander Robinson Mann, enlisted in the Confederate army, and served throughout the war. The Mann family is well known in Daviess County and are highly regarded among their many friends and acquaintances.
Will S. Gould, proprietor of Sunnyside Farm near Winston in Jeffer- son Township, Daviess County, was born in DeKalb County, Ill., Oct. 27, 1861, the son of B. S. and Rachel (Hines) Gould.
B. S. Gould was born in Dutchess County, N. Y., and died in DeKalb County, Ill., in 1875. In 1878, his widow went to Kansas with her family, and settled in Lincoln County, where she died in 1916 at the age of 83 years. The children of B. S. and Rachel (Hines) Gould were: Ida, dead, was Mrs. Duryee; Ella, now Mrs. Hudson of Colfax Township; Will S., the subject of this review; Marquis D., last heard of in San Francisco, Calif .; Everett N., living at Fairview, Okla .; Truman L., deceased ; Hattie May, now Mrs. Davison of Lincoln, Kans .; and Ernest, of Henrietta, Okla.
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