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John W. Kerlin is one of ten children born to his parents, the others being as follows: Josephus, died in infancy ; William J., a farmer and stock raiser, New Hampton ; Maggie Lee, married J. D. Allison, Whiting, Iowa; Jennie Cordelia, who is now a widow and now resides at Liberty, Mo .; Charles D., decased ; Dr. J. D., a practicing physician and surgeon at Shenandoah, Iowa; Rev. R. T., a graduate of Fayette College, Johns
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Hopkins University, Yale College, was a Professof in Harvard College, later a student in Berlin, Germany, is an ordained minister and during the World War served for 18 months in France in connection with the Y. M. C. A. work, made seven trips across to Europe during the World War and is now a resident lecturer in the University of Virginia; and M. R., who is engaged in the mercantile business in South Dakota and also an extensive land owner in that state.
J. W. Kerlin was married to Miss Mary Bell Stockwell. She is a daughter of S. M. and Amanda (Ellis) Stockwell, natives of Bourbon County, Ky. Mrs Kerlin is one of the following children now living who were born to her parents: J. A., a farmer and stock man; Mrs. Kerlin; Margaret, married Charles McCoy, lives near New Hampton ; Alice M., married William Claytor, Bethany; Lizzie, who is no wa widow and lives at Bethany ; Jennie, married J. B. Rhodus, a farmer and stockman, Beth- any; and Robert, a farmer and stockman near Bethany, married Sadie Sutton. S. M. Stockwell, Mrs. Kerlin's father served in the Civil War and was a life long Republican. He was the owner of 400 acres of land. Her mother was a member of a prominent old Kentuckky family, being re- lated to the Todds and Breckenridges.
To John Kerlin and wife have been born two children, as follows: Worth, born in Gentry County, July 13, 1879, was educated in the Albany High School and Christian College, is now engaged in the clothing busi- ness and owns a farm East of town, married Lena Smith and has four children, Lucille, Mary, Pauline and J. W .; and Eva A., was educated in the Albany High School, Christian College and married Dr. William Lester, Ridgeway, Mo., and has two children John A. and Mary Belle.
Mr. Kerlin is a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. He is widely known and one of the leading citizens of Gentry County.
L. E. Washburn, a reliable and successful business man of King City, was born in Gentry County. He is a son of John and Nettie (Howe) Washburn.
John Washburn is a native of Gentry County, and a prominent dairy farmer. His wife is a daughter of Samuel and Mary Howe. Mr. and Mrs. John Washburn live in Kansas and are engeged in the poultry and pro- duce business there. John Washburn is a Republicon and a member of the Modern Woodmen of the World. He belongs to the Christian Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Howe are the parents of the following chil- dren : Mary, deceased ; Samuel, deceased; Lizzie; Kate; Joseph; Charlie. L. E. Washburn was reared in Gentry County, and received his education in the public schools. He was graduated from the Illinois College of
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Photography on Feb. 1, 1921, and is now engaged in business in King City.
Mr. Washburn is a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. He is a promising young man, whose business success seems almost certain.
Thomas Brown, a prominent farmer and stockman of Jackson Township, Gentry County is a native son of Gentry County. He was born June 19, 1857, a son of Thomas J. and Rebecca (Tucker) Brown. Thomas J. Brown was born in Tazewell County, Va. and came to Mis- souri at a very early date, some years prior to the Civil War. He drove through from Virginia with an ox team and covered wagon, a vehicle known in the pioneer days as a "prairie schooner." Before coming to Missouri the Brown family lived in Illinois for a number of years. Thomas J. Brown, the father, served in the Union Army during the Civil War and after the war, was prominent in the affairs of Gentry County. He served as one of the judges of the county court for eight years. He was a member of the Baptist Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge at Albany. He and his wife are both deceased and their remains are buried at the Berlin Cemetery.
To Thomas J. Brown and wife were born the following children : Lillian, Margaret, and Louise all of whom are deceased; Volney, a retired farmer and stockman living at Albany; Margaret, married J. W. Barkley and they are both deceased; Rebecca, married Orlando But- ler, a farmer and stockman near Ford City ; Addie, married G. F. Sealey, a farmer and stockman of Gentry County; Alice M., married D. N. Fore, a farmer and stockman of Gentryville; Dora, married Jesse F. Clark, Ford City ; Orville, a member of the county court of Gentry County ; and Thomas the subject of this sketch.
Thomas Brown was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools. He began life for himself operating rented land and five years later bought his present farm in Jackson Township. He is the owner of 240 acres of valuable land and is recognized as a leading farmer and stockman of Gentry County. He raises Black Aberdeen cattle and Poland China hogs.
Mr. Brown married Miss Susan Butler, a native of Iowa and a daughter of A. M. S. and Susan (Statton) Butler. A. M. S. Butler was a native of Kentucky and was engaged in farming and stock raising. Mrs. Brown is one of the following children born to her parents James, de- ceased; Orlando, a farmer, Ford City; Clemmen lives in New Mexico; and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brown's parents are both deceased. To Thomas
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Brown and his wife have been born two children, Orville C., born April 28, 1878, is associated with his father in operating the home place ; and A. W., born Sept. 5, 1883 is also associated with his father.
Mrs. Brown died Oct. 2, 1909 and her remains are buried at King City.
Mr. Brown takes a commendable interest in public affairs and has served as a member of the township board for eight years. He and his two sons are members of the Masonic Lodge and are among the leading representive citizens of Gentry County.
Fred Waltemath, a progressive and enterprising farmer and stock- man of Jackson Township, Gentry County is a native of Illinois. He was born in March 1891 and is a son of Henry and Louise (Wise) Waltemath. Henry Waltemath was a native of Germany and came to America when he was 14 years old. He settled in Illinois where he first bought 200 acres of land and later bought more land until he became the owner of 500 acres. He was extensivily engaged in farming and stock raising and also dealt extensively in cattle.
To Henry and Louis Waltemath were born the following children: Charles, a farmer and stockman in Canada ; John, a farmer and stockman in Gentry County ; Rebecca, married Benjamin Fite, a farmer and stockman in Gentry County; Herman and George, twins; Herman is a farmer and stockman in Gentry County ; George, is a farmer and stockman in Worth County; and Fred the subject of this sketch; Edward, a farmer and stockman in Gentry County ; and Henry in Worth.
Fred Waltemath was reared on his father's farm and receivevd his education in the district schools. He began his independent career farm- ing rented land and five years later he bought his present place of 240 acres in Jackson Township. He has a well improved place with good farm buildings and a silo. He carries on general farming and is recog- nized as one of the successful stock raisers of Gentry County. He raises Duroc Jersey hogs and Shorthorn cattle. Mrs. Waltemath is interested in raising poultry quite extensively and has been very successful.
Mr. Waltemath married Miss Belle Sweat, a native of DeKalb County and a daughter of John and Grace (Redman) Sweat. They are now living in Dekalb County. Mrs. Waltemath was one of the following children born to her parents: Nora, married Clem Heard, a farmer and stockman near Pattonsburg; Erma, married and resides in DeKalb County ; Earl, resides at home; Samuel, in DeKalb; and Mrs. Waltemath of this review.
To Mr. and Mrs. Waltemath have been born two children, John
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Fredrick born Dec. 1, 1917 and James born July 12, 1920 is deceased and is buried at King City.
Benjamin Boley, an extensive farmer and stock raiser of Miller Township is a naive of Gentry County and a member of a pioneer family. He was born in 1854 on the place where he now lives and is a son of John and Delsenna (Licens) Boley the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of Kentucky.
John Boley served in the Civil War, in the Missouri State Militia. He was a pioneer of Gentry County, coming here before there was any rail- roads and for a number of years lived in a log cabin. He was a Republi- can and a member of the Christian Church.
Benjamin Boley is one of the following children born to his parents : Nancy Emiline, married William Rainey who is now deceased and his widow lives in Gentry County; Johanna, married Charles Pryor, a Gen- try County farmer and stockman; Sarah Margaret, married J. W. Brad- ford who is engaged in the electrical business in St. Joseph; and Ben- jamin the subject of this review.
Benjamin Boley was reared on the farm where he now lives and attended the district schools. He has always been engaged in farming on this place and is now the owner of 606 } acres, 50 of which is timber. The place is well improved with a good substantial residence, barns and other buildings. Mr. Boley carries on general farming and stock raising and Mrs. Boley is interested in the poultry business, making a specialty of Langshang chickens.
Mr. Boley was married to Vadda Ulrich who was born near Cam- eron and is the daughter of Christopher and Mary (Ossman) Ulrich. Christopher Ulrich was born in Kentucky in 1844 and his wife is a native of the same state. He is a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Union Army throughout that conflict. After the war he engaged in farm- ing in Clinton County and he and his wife now live in Cameron. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist church.
Mrs. Boley is one of the following children born to her parents : Liz- zie, married Christopher Case, a farmer and stockman; Rosa, married Stephen Clemenger, a farmer and stockman, Turney; Addie, married John Cummings, a farmer of Gentry County; Lena, married William Meyers, of Denver, Colo .; John, Cameron; Flossie, married Frank Meyers and lives near Cameron; Fred, Cameron; Christopher, Cameron ; and Mrs. Boley of this sketch.
To Mr. and Mrs. Boley have been born the following children: Jessie
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Lena, born Nov. 9, 1902 married James Potter, a farmer and stock raiser of Gentry County ; Benjamin Theodore, born June 18, 1904, at home with his father; Vera Menda, born March 1, 1906, at home; Herbert Howard, born Feb. 28, 1908, at home; Vadda Beatrice, born Aug. 19, 1909, at home; and Loretta Neola, born March 19, 1912, at home.
Mr. Boley is a Republican and one of the substantial citizens of Gentry County.
P. T. Quisenberry, the well known and efficient postmaster at Ford City, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Monree County, June 11, 1863 and is a son of Dr. J. B. and Sarah (Burrus) Quisenberry. Dr. J. B. Quisenberry was born in Kentucky and came to Missouri when a young man. He settled near Middle Grove, Monroe County where he was en- gaged in the practice of medicine for a number of years. He was also interested in farming and stock raising and was the owner of 300 acres of land in the vicinity of Middle Grove. He was a Democrat, a member of the Deciples Church and was a Mason. He spent his life in Monroe County and he and his wife are buried at Middle Grove. They were the parents of the followng children : John E., Roger, O. B., and Monta who are deceased ; Verbina, married L. H. Stephens, a retired farmer and stock raiser living at Moberly; Margaret married P. O. Powell who is at the head of a large canning factory in Oregon and is a member of the State Legislature ; and P. T., the subject of this sketch.
P. T. Quisenberry was reared in Monroe County and attended the public schools there and graduated from high school and later attended college at Lexington, Ky. He began life as a contractor and builder and later came to Gentry County where he was also engaged in contracting and building for a number of years. Afterwards he was manager of a store at Ford City for L. H. Perry. He has been postmaster at Ford City since 1916 and has proved himself to be a capable and courteous public official and is well qualified for the position.
Mr. Quisenberry was first maried to Nina Ownby who is deceased and her remains are buried at Middle Grove. He married Edith Hadley, a native of Gentry County and a daughter of L. F. and Lovina (Wicks) Hadley, both natives of New York. L. F. Hadley is engaged in farming and stock raising in Gentry County and is well and favorably known, having lived on his present farm for 53 years. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Quisenberry has one brother living, Andrew W. Hadley, of El Paso, Texas.
Mr. Quisenberry is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist
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Church. He is a dependable citizen and is well known in Gentry County.
Ray S. Gartin, a progressive and enterprising farmer and stockman of Miller Township is a native of Genry County and was born in 1888. He is a son of Andrew C. and Cassie (Ray) Gartin. Andrew C. Gartin is a Gentry County pioneer and has been prominently identified with the devlopment of this section. When he came here there was much open prairie and his first home was a log cabin. He was successfully en- gaged in farming and stock raising for many years and is now living re- tired at Albany. He is a Democrat and has served as a member of the county court; he is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Pythias and he and his wife belong to the Presbyterian Church. They are the parents of the following children: Hattie, deceased; Mitchell, a farmer and stockman, living in Kansas; Minnie, married William Sals- bury, a farmer and stockman, Pharr, Tex .; Lulu, married Samuel Ferguson, a salesman, San Bernardino, Calif .; and Ray S. the subject of this sketch.
Ray S. Gartin was reared on the home farm in Gentry County and attended the public schools. He remained on the farm with his father for some years and then began his independent career as a farmer and stockman. He is now the owner of a well improved farm of 80 acres and carries on general farming and stock raising. He raises Shorthorn cattle, Duroc Jersey hogs and sheep and is also quite extensively inter- ested in raising poultry. His place is improved with a good residence, barns and is well fenced. .
Mr. Gartin was married to Miss Elizabeth Allenbrand, who was a successful teacher near King City and McFall prior to her marriage. She was born in Gentry County and is a daughter of Joseph and Minnie (Eberle) Allenbrand, the former a native of Canada and the latter of Lexington, Mo. Joseph Allenbrand came to the states with his parents when a child. He served in the Union Army for 2} years during the Civil War and was in a number of the principal battles of the war. For many years he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Gentry County and met with success. He was a Republican, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and resided at King City at the time of his death, in January, 1922. Mrs. Gartin is one of the following chil- dren born to her parents: Harrison, deceased; Lewis, a farmer and stock- man east of King City; Dora, married John Fitzgerald, a hardware mer- chant, Hobert, Okla .; Frank, a farmer and stockman, Dexter, Mo .; Ross, a farmer and stockman living near Albany; Hiram, a farmer and stock- man, near Berlin; Edna, married Bert Mckay, a groceryman at Fort
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Morgan, Colo .; Lottie, a former Gentry County teacher, now a bookkeeper in the Federal Reserve Bank, Kansas City; and Mrs. Gartin of this re- view.
To Mr. and Mrs. Ray S. Gartin have been born the following chil- dren : Doris Oneta, deceased; Dorothy, and A. C.
Mr. Gartin is a Democrat and takes a commendable interest in local affairs and institutions and has served as a member of the school board for three years. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
John George Sutton, a progressive farmer and stockman of Miller Township, Gentry County is a native of West Virginia, born March 20, 1865. He is a son of John W. and Mary Elizabeth (Penticost) Sutton. John W. Sutton was born in West Virginia in 1835. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the Union Army and was stationed in the Barracks at Wheeling, W. Va. After the close of the war he remained in West Virginia until 1885 when he came to Missouri and was one of the pioneers of this section. He endured the hardships well known to the pioneers of the early days. His first home was was a log cabin. He plowed with a wooden mould-board plow driven with oxen. At one time when he had no feed for his cattle in the winter, he cut down elm trees in order that they might feed on the branches. He had been a life- long democrat and is a member of the Methodist Church. His wife is now deceased and is buried in Hopewell Cemetery in DeKalb County.
To John W. Sutton and wife were born the following children: Mary Emma, Lorraina Mae, Maud Jeannette, and Eva Jennie, all of whom are deceased ; William J., a retired farmer and stockman living in Colorado; A. D., a farmer and stockman of DeKalb County; Leslie, a farmer and stockman in DeKalb County; Howard Earl, on the home place with his father; Walter, a fruit farmer, Orange Grove, Calif.
John G. Sutton began farming on his own account on rented land and two years later bought 40 acres to which he has since added 40 acres and is now owner of a good farm of 80 acres. He has made substantial improvements on his place and has a good residence, barns, and the place is otherwise improved. He has accumulated his holdings by hard work and good management. He has paid as high as 10% interest and has sold corn for 16} cents per bushel and hogs for 33 cents per pound. But through all the periods of depression and adversity he was always ready to pay his notes when they were due. Mr. Sutton is well known as a successful breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle and registered spotted Poland China hogs.
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Mr. Sutton married Catherine J. Palmer a native of DeKalb County. She is a daughter of Elias and Elizabeth (Williams) Palmer, the former born Aug. 12, 1824 and the latter born April 9, 1828. Elias Palmer was a native of Halifax, Va. and was a prominent farmer and stockman in DeKalb County, Mo. where he settled at an early day. He settled there the first year of the Civil War and on the day before he moved there John Roundtree was killed by bushwhackers on his place. Mr. Palmer was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. His wife was a member of the Christian Church. He died Dec. 17, 1898 and she departed this life June 3, 1913 and their remains are buried in Fairport Cemetery, DeKalb County. They were the parents of 12 children : Henry, Nancy, John W., Marcelus, Isabel, Elijah, Belinda, Charles, James, Catherine, Maggie. Maggie, died Sept. 17, 1898; Charles, died Feb. 10, 1900; Isabel, died March 9, 1900; Belinda, died; Henry, died March 13, 1921. The living are John W., McFall; Mary Malissa, Mocksville, Kan .; Elijah, Shannon County, Mo .; James A., lives in Colorado and Mrs. Catherine Sutton.
To Mr. and Mrs. Sutton has been born one child, Chloe D., born Nov. 14, 1892, married Harry Carpenter, a farmer and stockman in Gentry County.
Mrs. Sutton was a successful teacher prior to her marriage, having taught four years in Andrew County, three years at Black Oak school and one at Franklin. She is interested in raising fancy poultry and has met with marked success in raising standard bred Narragansett turkeys. She and Mr. Sutton are Democrats and members of the Christian church of which Mr. Sutton has been a deacon for a number of years.
Frank S. Jolly, a well known and successful farmer and stockman in Miller Township is a native of this county and a member of one of the well known early pioneer families of Gentry County. He was born Nov. 24, 1879 and is a son of James Perry and May (Shaffer) Jolly. A more extensive history of the Jolly family appears in connection with the biography of James Perry Jolly elsewhere in this volume.
Frank S. Jolly was reared on the farm and attended the public schools and began life as a farmer and stockman. He owns a well im- proved farm in Miller Township where he carries on general farming and stock raising and is meeting with success. Mr. Jolly is of an invent- ive turn of mind and has worked out some clever practical inventions, one of which is an electrical device for carrying mail from a rural mail box to the residence, after the mail has been deposited in the box by the carrier and another invention of his of a practical nature is a unique
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arrangement of tying or making fast a horse by an attachment on the harness.
Mr. Jolly was married Nov. 24, 1904 to Miss Anna G. Ferguson, a daughter of John and Margaret A. (Marsh) Ferguson, the former a native of Indiana and the latter of Clay County, Mo. John Ferguson was a Baptist Minister and was also engaged in farming and stock raising. He was a Civil War veteran and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He is now deceased and his remains are buried in Gentry County at Berlin. Mrs. Jolly is one of the following children born to her parents: Isaiah and Jennie, both deceased ; Emma Pitt lives in Nebraska ; Kate, married S. J. Rainey, lives in Gentry County ; James, lives in Gentry County ; Samuel, lives at San Bernardino, Calif .; Lydia. married Olie Rainey, Berlin ; Dr. L. J., an eye, ear and nose specialist, St. Joseph; and Mrs. Jolly. Mr. and Mrs. Jolly have two adopted chil- dren: Raymond James, and Roland William, twins, born Nov. 7, 1915.
Mr. Jolly is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church and holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is progressive and public spirited and has served as school director for a number of years in the Manring School District and also director of the Consolidated School District No. 1 of Gentry County.
J. J. Utz, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Miller 7
Gentry County is a native of Kentucky. He was born Nov. 24, 1850 and is a son of George M. and Mary (Stamper) Utz, both natives of Boone County, Ky. George M. Utz came to Missouri at an early day, driving through from Kentucky and settled in Daviess County. The family at first lived in a log cabin and endured the many hardships and incon- viences incident to pioneer life. The father followed farming and stock raising and became the owner of 300 acres of land. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was a highly respected citizen. He died in 1902 and his wife is also deceased. They were the parents of the following children : George, lives in Daviess County ; Al, lives in Daviess County; Ellen, married James Royce who is now deceased and she lives in Pattonsburg; William L., Daviess County ; Thomas M., and Anna, married John Akes; and J. J., the subject of this sketch.
J. J. Utz attended the early day district schools and began life working out by the month. His first purchase consisted of 40 acres and he is now the owner of 225 acres. His place is well improved with a
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good farm residence, barns and other buildings and all conveniences suitabe for all modern and up to date farming and stock raising.
Mr. Utz was married Nov. 15, 1877 to Prudie Ann Royston a native of McLean County, Ill., and a daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca (Van- deventer) Royston, natives of Tennessee. The father was a farmer and stock raiser. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a Republi- can and he and his wife are now deceased. They were the parents of 13 children, all of whom are deceased except the following : Sarah, married Robert Deering who is deceased and she resides in Gentry County ; Mary married Archie McCasky a grocer in Kansas City; Robert, living in Jamesport; and Mrs. J. J. Utz, of this sketch.
To Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Utz have been born two children: Elbert, born Dec. 30, 1878 and died Aug. 16, 1902 and Bessie, born Oct. 24 1885, was educated in the public school and high school and the Chillicothe Business College, is now a bookkeeper in Kansas City, having held her present position for 13 years. Mr. Utz is a member of the Modern Wood- men of America and politically is a Democrat. He is well known and is one of the dependable citizens of Gentry County.
Lewis R. Dunavan, since 1903 a well known farmer of Sheridan Town- ship, Daviess County, is a native of Illinois, where he was born in LaSalle County on Sept. 26, 1856. His parents were Joseph A. and Nancy (Green) Dunavan.
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