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Politically, Mr. Pangburn has always been a Republican and has been active in the ranks of his party. In 1908 he was the candidate of his party for the office of prosecuting attorney of Daviess County and in 1910 he was nominated for the legislature. In 1920 he was his parties' candidate for prosecuting attorney and was elected by a very satisfactory majority. He is now serving in that capacity and has made a record as an able, fair and fearless prosecutor. He has served as city attorney of Pattons- burg for a number of years and in 1909 he was appointed assistant sergeant at arms in the House of Representatives at Jefferson City for the Forty- Fifth Session of the Legislature. In 1910 he was appointed census enum- erator for Pattonsburg.
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On April 29, 1922 Mr. Pangburn married Myrtle M. McPherron, a na- tive of Cornice Bluff, Iowa. She is the Daughter of F. T. and Anna Belle (Henderson) McPherron, natives of Henry County, Iowa. Mrs. Pangburn was reared near Stanberry, Mo. She is a graduate of the University of Missouri and State Teachers College at Maryville, and taught school for seven years.
Mr. Pangburn is a member of the Knights of Pythias, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Improved Order of Red Men. The Modern Woodmen of America and is a Shrine Mason. He also holds membership in the Re- beccas, Pythian Sisters and the Order of the Eastern Star.
Henry H. Green, a well known merchant of Pattonsburg, was born in Marion County, Mo., near Monroe City, June 19, 1890. He is a son of Aug- ust H. and Laura H. (Hatch) Green.
August H. Green was born in Marion County, Mo., and was a promi- nent grain dealer during his life. He owned 140 acres of land and carried on general farming with his grain business. He died in April, 1908, and is buried in Monroe City, Mo. Mr. Green was a member of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Green's father, Henry, Hatch, at one time owned what is now a part of the Wabash Railroad, which ran from Pattonsburg to Bruns- wick, Mo. For a number of years, Mr. Hatch was treasurer of the Burling- ton and Southwest Railroad. He served as mayor of Chillicothe, for three terms. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Hatch died in California in in 1920. To August H. and Laura (Hatch) Green two children were born, as follows: Henry H., the subject of this sketch; Amy, born March 26, 1892, and Died Feb. 26, 1921. She is buried in Monroe City, Mo.
Henry H. Green was reared in Monroe City, and received his educa- tion in the public schools. In 1906 Mr. Green engaged in the grain busi- ness at Monroe City, Mo., and in 1914 began traveling as a grain buyer for a St. Louis grain company. In July, 1917, Mr. Green came to Pattonsburg, where he became engaged in the Pattonsburg Milling and Elevator Com- pany, and has been successful in this business. He is also interested in the grain elevator of Lock Springs, Mo., which ships 300 cars of grain a year. He is widely and favorably known throughout Daviess County as a grain dealer.
On July 6, 1917, Mr. Green was married to Ruth Haynie, a native of Hannibal, Mo., and daughter of Mr. Haynie and Margaret (Woodard) Haynie. Mrs. Haynie was born in Kentucky and is now residing in Monroe City, Mo. Mr. Haynie died in 1907 and is buried in Hannibal Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Haynie were the parents of three children, as follows: Lilas, the wife of Ray Yowell, automobile agent, Mission, Texas; Chester, en- listed among the first men during the World War in 1917, and was sent
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to France from Camp Funston. He was gassed during the war, having taken part in many battles.
To Henry H. and Ruth (Haynie) Green one child has been born, Henry H. Green, Jr., born Jan. 12, 1919.
In politics Mr. Green is a Republican. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Green has an extensive acquaintance in Daviess County and stands high in the community.
Wade D. Moody, the efficient and well known cashier of the Daviess County Bank, was born in Albany, Mo., Dec. 31, 1898, a son of W. H. and Nettie (Dills) Moody.
W. H. Moody was born in Kentucky and came to Missouri at the age of 14 years. He arrived in St. Joseph, Mo., the day that Jesse James was killed. In 1893 Mr. Moody was married to Nettie Dills, a native of Gentry County, Mo., and to this union two children were born, as follows : Wade D., the subject of this sketch; and Malcolm, farmer and stockman, residing at home. For Many years Mr. Moody has been a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County. At one time he owned 360 acres of land in Gentry County, Mo., and was a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. Mr. and Mrs. Moody, are now living retired in Albany, Mo. Mr. Moody is a graduate of the State University and served as county assessor for six years. He is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church.
Wade D. Moody was educated in the grade and high schools of Albany, Mo. Upon completion of his education, Mr. Moody entered the banking business in Albany, Mo., where he was assistant cashier of the Bank of Albany for two years. During the World War he enlisted in the Navy on April 22, 1918, and served on the U. S. S. Mississippi. He also did radio work in Harvard University. Mr. Moody was discharged from service in May, 1919. He then returned to Pattonsburg, Mo., where he was ap- pointed assistant cashier of the bank, which position he now holds.
On Oct. 29, 1921, Mr. Moody married Etta Coffey, a native of Pat- tonsburg, and daughter of A. J. and Laura (Pyles) Coffey. Mr and Mrs. Coffey are the parents of the following children : Mark, attended the public and high schools of Pattonsburg, Mo., and is now a drug clerk in Dunham's Pharmacy of Pattonsburg; Etta, attended the public and high schools of Pattonsburg, from which she was graduated and has taught school for three years in Daviess and DeKalb Counties ; and Mrs. Moody. Mr. Coffey, was mayor of Pattonsburg for four years. He is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Coffey are now residing in Pattonsburg.
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Mr. Moody is an energetic and progressive young man. He is well known in Daviess County and has many friends.
Benjamin A. Yates, a pioneer merchant of Pattonsburg, has been in the hardware business for 33 years in the same location, and is the oldest established hardware merchant in the state of Missouri. He was born in Virginia, Aug. 21, 1855, a son of James A. and Louisa (Kibler) Yates, natives of Virginia.
James A. Yates was born and educated in Virginia. He taught school for several years, and was a constable. He died when Benjamin A., the subject of this sketch. was three years of age. James A. Yates was a member of the Baptist Church and a Democrat. His wife died in March, 1918, and is buried in Pattonsburg. To James A. and Louisa (Kibler) Yates three children were born, as follows: M. Byrd, postmaster ot Pat- tonsburg; Fanny, deceased; and Benjamin A., the subject of this sketch.
Benjamin A. Yates was reared in Virginia and received his education in the district schools. In 1876 he came to Missouri and started in the grocery business at Gallatin, which was known as Yates and Yates. In 1889, Mr. Yates engaged in the hardware business, and has been in the same location in Pattonsburg since that date. He has been very successful and during his many years of experience has built up a fine business.
In April, 1880, Mr. Yates married Minnie Gabel, daughter of James and Priscilla (Itson) Gabel, natives of Kansas and Ohio. Minnie (Gabel) Yates was born in Ohio. James Gabel was a veteran of the Civil War, enlisting from Ohio. He later moved his family to Kansas, where he be- came a prominent farmer and stockman, owning 320 acres of land. Mr. and Mrs. Gabel, both deceased, were the parents of the following children: Harry, living in Washington; Nellie, the widow of E. A. White, living in Washington; J. A., residing in Washington; Lucy, the wife of Mr. Mead, farmer and stockman, Spokane, Wash .; James, Chehalis, Wash .; Tipp, living in Centralia, Wash .; and Mrs. Yates. To Benjamin A. and Minnie (Gabel) Yates the following children have been born: Helen, a graduate of high school and Lexington College, who taught in Lexington College for one term and is now the wife of Gilbert Groomer, M. D., residing in St. Joseph, Mo., Lee, attended public and high schools, also graduated from college in Sherman, Texas, and is now the wife of C. V. Agee, clothing merchant of Mount Ayr, Iowa.
In politics Mr. Yates is a Democrat. He is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. and Mrs. Yates are members of the Methodist Church. The Yates family are sub- stantial and influential citizens and are well known throughout the county.
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J. B. McDonald, the capable cashier of the Pattonsburg Savings Bank, was born April 22, 1878, in Buchanan County, Mo., a son of James and Mary (Kessler) McDonald.
James McDonald was a native of Kentucky and his wife was born in Buchanan County, Mo. They were the parents of the following children: Lulu, the wife of J. A. Jordan, St. Joseph ; Jennie, the wife of John Millen ; Charles, St. Joseph; Dollie, the wife of Edgar Kirtley, retired farmer of Union Star; Edward, living on a ranch in Montana; and J. B., the subject of this sketch. Both Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are now deceased and are buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery, King City. During the Civil War, James McDonald enlisted in Company C, 11th Missouri Cavalry from Andrew County. He was in service for two years and nine months. After the war, Mr. McDonald carried on farming and stock raising in DeKalb County, Mo., and owned 160 acres of good farm land. He was a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle. Mr. McDonald was a Republican and belonged to the Methodist Church. Mrs. McDonald's mother was Anna Kessler. She lived to be 101 years of age and was the mother of nine children.
J. B. McDonald was educated in the public school of Pattonsburg and graduated from the High School in 1897. He was graduated from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and for several years afterward was employed in a drug store in Pattonsburg. Mr. McDonald then was engaged in the Pattonsburg Savings Bank as assistant cashier. A year later he was pro- moted to cashier, which position he has held for the last ten years. Before becoming cashier of the Pattonsburg Savings Bank, Mr. McDonald was offered the position of paymaster in Porto Rico Island.
Mr. McDonald has served in the office of cashier of the Pattonsburg Savings Bank in a very efficient manner, and he has an extensive acquaintance in Daviess County. He stands high in his community.
M. F. McAllister, manager of the Swift and Company of Pattonsburg, Mo., is a native of Missouri. He was born Feb. 16, 1892, in Sedalia, Mo., a son of Frank and Sophia (Myers) McAllister.
Frank McAllister was born in Belfast, Ireland, and came to the United States when he was 30 years of age. His wife was a native of Germany, and came to this country when a young girl. For some time after his arrival in Missouri, Mr. McAllister was engaged in the clothing business and later in the wholesale liquor business. He was mayor of Sedalia, for one term. Mr. McAllister went to Washington, D. C., with Coxey's army. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. McAllister are now living retired in Sedalia, Mo. They are the parents of the following children: Leo, deceased; Daniel deceased; Marie, deceased; Patrice, deceased;
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Edward, in the garage business, Sedalia, and M. F., the subject of this sketch.
M. F. McAllister was reared in Sedalia, and was educated in the grade and high school and the Sacred Heart College. He has been engaged in the packing and produce business, and has been connected with every packing house in the country except the Wilson Company. He is now manager of the Swift Company branch of Pattonsburg, which position he has held for several years.
On Nov. 29, 1917, Mr. McAllister was married to Bessie Haltsberry, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Haltsberry, natives of Ohio. Mrs. McAllister has four stepsisters and brothers as follows: Anna, the wife of John Blevin, locomotive engineer, Dayton, Ohio; Enid, the wife of William Boyd, passenger brakeman, Belleview, Mo .; Percival, electrical construction worker, Lima, Ohio; and Asily, the wife of John Borrows, residing in Payne, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Haltsberry are now living in Barton, Ohio, where they are engaged in the grocery business. They are members of the United Brethren Church and are identified with the Democratic party in politics.
To M. F. and Bessie (Haltsberry) McAllister two children have been born, as follows : Marie born in Sedalia, Mo., in 1914, now attending school ; and Francis, born in 1915, also attending school.
Mr. McAllister is an enterprising and progressive citizen and is widely and favorably known in Daviess County.
Charles N. Lowrey, deceased, was a native of Daviess County, and a prominent farmer and stockman of Benton Township. He was born near Pattonsburg, a son of Green and Ruth (Williams) Lowrey. Green Lowrey was a native of South Carolina, and a pioneer settler of Daviess County. He owned 280 acres of good farm land and was a leading stockman of this section. Both Mr. and Mrs. Green Lowrey are deceased and are buried in Old Town Cemetery, near Plattonsburg. They were the parents of the following children: William, John, Charles, Loton, Alonzo all of whom are deceased and Laura, the wife of George Montgomery, Harrison County ; and Charles N., the subject of this sketch.
Charles N. Lowrey was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County, and received his education in the grade and high schools. He also attended Stanberry Normal School. Mr. Lowrey was a farmer during his entire life. He owned 4761/2 acres of well improved land near Pattonsburg at the time of his death, and was a leading stockman, specializing in the breeding of Poland China hogs and black Angus cattle.
On March 7, 1908, Mr. Lowrey was married to Cora D. Feurt, a daugh- ter of Thomas and Elizabeth (Glaze) Feurt, natives of Ohio and Illinois.
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Both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Feurt are deceased and are buried in Hickory Creek Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Nathaniel, Gabriel, Lydia, the wife of John C. Gerrish, farmer and stock- man ; Mary, living on the old homestead; John G., farmer, resides north of Jameson; Bell, the widow of John Knott, resides at home; and Mrs. Lowrey.
Mr. Lowrey died Sept. 8, 1912, and is buried in the Odd Fellows Ceme- tery at Pattonsburg. Mrs. Lowrey now operates a farm of 233 acres, and a fine two story residence. She has living with her now a niece, Addie D. Gerrish, who clerks in the O. K. Store at Pattonsburg.
Mr. Lowrey was a Democrat and belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was a director of the Daviess County Bank for a number of years and was one of the first depositors of the Pattonsburg Savings Bank. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Lowrey was an energetic man who stood well in the esteem of his neighbors and fellow citizens.
William M. Prichard, a well known and highly respected citizen of Grand River Township, Daviess County, was born Nov. 22, 1873, in Ray County, the son of Enoch S. and Ruth (McClung) Prichard.
Enoch S. Pritchard was born in 1827 in eastern Tennessee, near Knox- ville. In 1830 he moved to Ray County, Mo., with his parents. He carried on general farming and stock raising in Missouri until his death, Jan. 25, 1890. He died on the farm now occupied by his son, William M., and is buried in Hickory Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Prichard was born in 1835 in Virginia. At the age of six years, her parents brought her to Benton Township, Daviess County. She was the daughter of Alexander and Eliza- beth McClung, who were the parents of 11 children. In making the trip to Missouri from Virginia, they came in a wagon drawn by a team of oxen. Mrs. Prichard died in 1916 on the home farm in Grand River Township, and is buried in Hickory Creek Cemetery. To Enoch S. and Ruth (McClung) Prichard nine children were born, as follows: Benjamin A., married Mary Creekmore Coffey; Dr. James B., married Estelle Pauley, St. Louis, Mo .; Edward E., deceased; George H., deceased; Dr. Joseph A., married Ida Ringen, St. Louis; Mattie S., the wife of John J. Anselm, St. Louis,; Charles S., St. Louis; William M., the subject of this sketch; and Margaret, the wife of Albert Thompson, Hiawatha, Kan.
Enoch S. Prichard's sister, Martha Prichard taught the first school in Grand River Township, Daviess County, and it was located on the Prichard farm. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Smith) Prichard, and was self educated.
WII LIAM M. PRICHARD AND FAMILY
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William M. Prichard received his education in the Jameson High School, the Palmer College of Albany, and the Grand River College of Gal- latin. After completing his education, Mr. Prichard taught school in Daviess County, from 1896 until 1904. He then engaged in farming and stockraising in Grand River Township, Daviess County, on the old farm of his parents. He now owns 280 acres of good farm land and is a well known breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle, Shropshire sheep, Spotted Pol- and China hogs, and other high grade stock. Mr. Prichard also raises seed wheat, which he ships out for sale. In the early days the old stage route ran through Mr. Prichard's farm.
Mr. Prichard is now vice prisident of the Farmers Bank of Jameson, which was organized in 1910. The first president was Thomas A. Feurt, who held that office until his death on Feb. 14, 1922. The first vice pres- ident of the bank was Dr. Chas. P. Martin, who died in 1912, and was suc- ceeded by Sanford Smith, who died in 1918. Mr. Prichard then became vice president, which office he now holds. The first cashier was Edward Jenkins, who was succeeded by George W. Johnson, who is now serving in that capacity. The directors of the bank are, as follows: Thomas Feurt ; William M. Prichard; Oscar Smith; Homer Feurt; Crit J. Feurt; S. C. Schaffer; George W. Johnson. The bank was organized with a capital stock of $1,500.00 and now has a surplus of $3,000.00. The bank building is located on the main street of Jameson and is modern in every respect.
Mr. Prichard is also a member of the Jameson Consolidated Schools, District No. 1, which was the first school of consolidation in Daviess. County. The school was built at a cost of $25,000.00, and has all branches of study, including agriculture and domestic science. J. C. McDonald helped greatly in the founding of this school with a gift of $1,500.00 in books.
Mr. Prichard was married to Almeda Lawson, a daughter of Oscar D. and Mary E. Lawson, natives of Livingston and Daviess Counties, Mo. After their marriage they settled in Harrison Township, Daviess County, where Mr. Lawson carried on general farming. Mrs. Prichard's grandpar- ents were Mr. and Mrs. John Blakely, pioneer settlers of Missouri. They came to Missouri before any railroads were built, making the trip by boat as far as Lexington, Mo., and the remainder of the trip by wagon. They were natives of Kentucky. To William M. and Almeda (Lawson) Prichard two children have been born; George W. and Robert V.
In politics Mr. Prichard is a Democrat. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Prichard is one of the progressive and prominent
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farmers and stockmen of this county, where his name has always stood for enterprise, industry and integrity.
Hayden Millstead, popular merchant of Pattonsburg, was born, June 3, 1876, in Iowa, a son of Thomas C. and Margaret (Briner) Millstead.
Thomas C. Millstead is a native of Indiana. When a very young man he moved to Iowa, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising. At one time he owned 120 acres of land, and was a prominent feeder of cattle and hogs. Mr. Millstead is now living in Kansas City, Mo., where he has been employed by the Swift Company for 20 years. He is a staunch Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. His wife was born in Indiana and died June 30, 1916. She is buried in the Odd Fellows' Ceme- tery of Pattonsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Millstead were the parents of the following children : James, living in Florida ; Elizabeth, the wife of Gordon Sullivan, electrical engineer, living in Arizona; and Hayden, the subject of this sketch.
Hayden Millstead was reared on his father's farm in Iowa. When he had completed his education he worked in a hotel for several months, later going into the livery business for two years in Jamesport, Mo. He then had a transfer business at Gallatin, Mo., for several years, after which he worked in a grocery store in Gallatin for nine months. In 1915, Mr. Mill- stead removed to Pattonsburg, and in a few months purchased the business of Raider Company, grocers. He then opened a grocery and meat market. Mr. Millstead now owns one of the finest stores of its kind in Pattonsburg, where he has built up a splendid business.
On Sept. 15, 1908, Mr. Millstead married Minnie Clay, a native of Gallatin, and daughter of Bell and Cora (Morrow) Clay, natives of Ken- tucky and Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Clay were the parents of the following children : Ellen, deceased; Mandel, deceased; Fordie, living in Homer, La .; Bess, the wife of Ward Wiltrout, Kansas City, Mo .; Ethel, lives in Florida ; Jessie, the wife of J. F. Millstead, Florida; Robert, Kansas City, Mo .; John, deceased, served during the World War, being drafted May 1, 1918, was discharged from service Feb. 13, 1919, and died Nov. 17, 1919. Mr. Clay died August 14, 1914, and his wife died June 2, 1902. To Hayden and Minnie (Clay) Millstead one child was born, Elaine, now attending school in Gallatin. They have three stepchildren, as follows: Ralph Mill- stead, Philip, South Dakota ; Frank, Kirkville, Mo .; and Morris, in business with his father.
Mr. Millstead has served as school director for two terms. He is a Democrat and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is a
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member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Millstead is a descendant of Henry Clay on her father's side and Daniel Boone on her mother's side. She is a member of the Royal Neighbors, Rebeccas Auxiliary and is a Republican, having been chairman of the Republican Committee of Pat- tonsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Millstead are among the dependable citizens of Daviess County, and are widely and favorably known.
M. B. Yates, the popular postmaster of Pattonsburg, Mo., is a native of Virginia. He was born in January, 1852, a son of James A. and Louisa (Kibler) Yates, natives of Virginia.
James A. Yates was reared and educated in Virginia. He was a school teacher for several years, and also served as constable. He died when M. B., the subject of this sketch was six years old. Mr. Yates was a member of the Baptist Church and a Democrat. His wife died in March, 1918, and is buried in Pattonsburg, Mo. To James A. and Louisa (Kibler) Yates three children were born, as follows: M. B., the subject of this sketch ; Fanny, deceased; and Benjamin A., hardware merchant of Pattonsburg.
M. B. Yates was educated in the schools of Virginia. He was then engaged as clerk in Philadelphia in the road master's office. Some time later he removed to Missouri, where he was appointed mail clerk under President Cleveland's administration. Later Mr. Yates went into the hardware business with his brother in Pattonsburg. He was appointed postmaster of Pattonsburg a few years later, which office he now holds.
On Sept. 30, 1891, Mr. Yates was married to Anna Wright, a daughter of Fayette and Lucinda (Buchanan) Wright, natives of Kentucky and Missouri. Mr. Wright was a prominent farmer and stockman of Missouri for many years. He owned 320 acres of land and was a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. For many years Mr. Wright served as justice of the peace, and was known as a squire. He was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Wright died Aug. 31, 1906, and his wife died July 10, 1910. They are buried at Plattsburg, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Wright were the parents of the following children: Mollie, deceased ; Endora, deceased ; Florence, deceased; John J., deceased ; and Alford N., deceased; Ednomonia, the wife of Harry H. Burkett, resid- ing in Oklahoma; Millissa, the widow of Joseph Biggerstaft, living in Oklahoma; William R .; farmer and stockman, Smithville, Mo .; Woodson, resides in Kansas City, Mo .; James C., Smithville, Mo .; Walter, Oklahoma City, Okla .; and Mrs. Yates. To M. B. and Anna (Wright) Yates four children were born, as follows: Mary, graduate of Central College, Lexing- ton, Mo., is assistant postmaster of Pattonsburg, and also teaches music ; Dorothy, graduate Central College, Lexington, Mo., and taught school for
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