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two years, is now the wife of Curtman Maupin, Pattonsburg, Mo .; Virginia, graduated from college in class of 1922; and Elizabeth, now attending high school.
In politics Mr. Yates is a Democrat. He is a member of the Christian Church. He and his family are highly respected citizens and stand high in Daviess County.
Mrs. Ada M. Royston, owner of the Merchants Hotel of Pattonsburg, Mo., and dealer in musical instruments for 40 years, is a native of Alham- bra, Ill. She is a daughter of George W. and Augusta (Wise) Mead, natives of New York and Pennsylvania.
George W. Mead was born in Warsaw, N. Y., and came to Illinois when a very young man. During the Civil War he was engaged in the piano business. By profession, Mr. Mead was an attorney, but his interests were many. He taught school and was also a prominent farmer and stockman. He owned 240 acres of land, and was a dairy farmer. Mr. Mead was a graduate of Yale University, and for some time held a county judgeship. In politics he was a Democrat. He died April 21, 1904, and his wife died April 17, 1921. She was an excellent musician. They were the parents of the following children: Mamie, deceased; Augustus, deceased ; Bertie, deceased ; Bessie, deceased; George, living in Galesburg, Ill .; Lewis, Litchfield, Ill .; Eva, Edwardsville, Ill .; the wife of Frank Steel; Emma, the wife of Emil Mueller, Summerfield, Ill .; H. H., Edwardsville, Mo .; Esther, the widow of Elmer Moore, Grant City, Ill .; Grover, Carlyle, Ill .; and Mrs. Ada M. Royston. All of the Mead family are musicians and owners of music stores.
On March 28, 1892, Ada M. Mead was married to Henry Royston, a native of Jameson, Mo., and son of Frank and Elizabeth (Clore) Royston, natives of Tennessee and Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Royston were the parents of the following children: Maggie, the wife of Alvie Parks, farmer, Jameson, Mo .; Charlie, Lawrence, Kan .; James, Fremont, Neb .; and Henry deceased. Frank Royston was a prominent farmer and stockman of Mis- souri, and owned 700 acres of land. Both Mr. and Mrs. Royston are now deceased, and buried in Hickory Creek Cemetery.
To Henry and Ada M. (Mead) Royston two children were born, as follows: Gladys Elizabeth, the wife of Robert Fanning, a farmer and stockman of Pattonsburg, Mo., and they have one child, Betty Lou; and Lucile Dugusta, a graduate of the high school and Fayette College, where she won a gold medal for the highest grades, is also a graduate of the State University, where she won the highest honors in the class of Journalism and received from the University the degree A. B. Miss Royston is now teaching school in Leon, Iowa. Henry Royston was a substantial farmer
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and stockman and owned 150 acres of land in Grand River Township. He was a well known breeder of cattle and hogs. In politics Mr. Royston was a Republican, and he belonged to the Methodist Church. He died April 29, 1901, and is buried in Hickory Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Ada M. Royston owns 164 acres of land, and manages a stock farm. She specializes in the breeding of Shetland ponies. Mrs. Royston manages the Merchants Hotel in Pattonsburg, and with her daughters owns eight residences and 14 acres of the 164 acres is within Pattonsburg. For 12 years she taught music throughout the state of Missouri, and for the past 20 years has owned a music store in Pattonsburg, where pianos, phonographs, and musical instruments of all kinds are on sale.
In politics Mrs. Royston is a Democrat. She is a member of the Yeo- mens' Royal Neighbors, Modern Brotherhood of America, and belongs to the Christian Church. Mrs. Royston is a woman who possesses energy, industry and business foresight. She is prominent and well liked through- out the country.
Dr. Earl Shackleford, a well known osteopath of Pattonsburg, was born in Harrison County, Mo. He is a son of J. H. and Millie (Harding) Shackleford.
J. H. Shackleford is a native of Indiana. He came to Missouri with his parents and settled in Harrison County. Mr. Shackleford became a prominent farmer and stockman, and owns 80 acres of well improved land in Harrison County. He is a Republican and belongs to the Methodist Church. To J. H. and Millie (Harding) Shackleford five children were born, as follows: Leo M., farmer, resides in Grant City; Jesse, further mention of whom is made below; Esther, the wife of Leonard Tramaell, World War veteran, residing in Eagleville; Dr. Earl, the subject of this sketch ; and O. J., teacher, resides in Harrison County. Jesse Shackleford enlisted during the World War and served 18 months in France. He was promoted from the ranks while in France, and served with the 89th Divi- sion. Mr. Shackleford is now located in Des Moines, Iowa, where he is in business.
Dr. Earl Shackleford was educated in the public and high schools of Harrison County. He also attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, after which he taught school for several years. Dr. Shackleford later entered the College of Osteopathy, and has been practicing since 1917 in Pattonsburg. He has been very successful in his work, and is widely and favorably known.
Doctor Shackleford is serving his second term as commander of the American Legion Post of Pattonsburg, and is a charter member. He
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organized Post No. 227. During the World War, Dr. Shackleford enlisted and was stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa, in the Medical Corps, for 16 months. He was discharged after the armistice.
In politics Doctor Shackleford is a Republican. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a member of the Methodist Church. Dr. Shackleford is a substantial citizen and stands high in the county.
Amaziah A. Graham, owner of a saw and grist mill in Pattonsburg, is a native of Missouri He was born near Unionville, in Putnam County, Feb. 2, 1852, a son of David and Elizabeth (Curby) Graham.
David Graham was born in Greenbrier County, Va., and came to Indiana when a very young man. Later, he removed to Missouri, settling in Daviess County. By trade, Mr. Graham was a shoemaker. During the Civil War, he made coffins for the government, and continued in this line of work until his death 1890. Mr. Graham was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graham are deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Lou, deceased; Lottie, deceased; Bell, deceased; Malissa, deceased; Mary the widow of James Miller, Omaha ; and A. A. Graham, the subject of this sketch.
Amaziah A. Graham was reared in Missouri and received his edu- cation in the district school. He began life farming, but later went to Pattonsburg, in 1885, where he started a saw and grist mill, which he still operates. Mr. Graham has made a success of his work and is widely and favorably known throughout Daviess County. He owns his residence in Pattonsburg, as well as other property.
On Nov. 17, 1877, Mr. Graham married Margaret Blankenship, a native of Daviess County, and a daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Camp- bell) Blankenship, natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship were the parents of the following children: Emily, deceased; Vonnie, deceased ; Benjamin, deceased; Remithy, deceased; Agnes, deceased; Betty, the widow of George Hall, King City; Willis, Daviess County; and Mrs. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship are both deceased. To. A. A. and Margaret (Blankenship) Graham the following children were born: David, general superintendent of the electric plant and pumping station of Hugo, Colo .; Minnie, the wife of C. L. Burcher, resides in Kansas ; Mary, milliner, Iola, Kan .; Claud, head miller and millwright, Excello Feed Mill Company, St. Joseph ; Derias, served during the World War with the 89th Division, 342 Field Artillery, and was on the firing line for 88 days. He was gassed during the war, but was sent with the army of occupation to Germany after the armistice. He is now the chief refrigeraton engineer for the Swift Company, and resides in Pattonsburg; Samuel W., electrical and
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steam engineer, now associated with his father in business. Carl also served in the army during the World War at Camp Funston. Mr. Graham has seven grand children.
In politics Mr. Graham is a Republican. He is a member of the Pente- costal Church. Mr. Graham is progressive, public spirited and one of the valued citizens of Daviess County.
Hardin N. Stovall, a well known retired farmer and stockman of Pat- tonsburg, was born May 20, 1846, in Hardin County, Ky., a son of John O. and Rachael (Newman) Stovall.
John O. Stovall was a native of Hardin County, Ky. He was a promi- nent farmer and stockman of that country during his entire life. During the Civil War, H. H. Stovall, a son of John O. Stovall, enlisted in Company H, 6th Kentucky Infantry, and served throughout the entire war, taking part in practically every important battle of the war. John O. Stovall owned 900 acres of land in Kentucky. He died in March, 1887, and is buried in Kentucky. Mr. Stovall was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Stovall were the parents of the following children: Matilda, deceased; George W., deceased; Barnetta, deceased; John H., Lakeland, Ky .; James B., deceased; Rachael, deceased; Polly, deceased ; Christopher, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; and Hardin N., the subject of this sketch.
Hardin N. Stovall received his education in the district schools, and grew to manhood on his father's farm. He then rented land for four years, after which he purchased 25 acres of land in Hardin County, Ky. At one time Mŕ. Stovall owned 200 acres of well improved land in Gentry County, and was a leading stockman of the county. He has been very successful in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. Mr. Stovall is now living retired in Pattonsburg, where he owns an attrac- time home.
Mr. Stovall was married the first time in Oct. 19, 1868, to Mary Jane Carnahan. To the union of Wm. and Elizabeth Carnaham the follow- ing children were born: John, Jesse, William, George, Zickel, and Thomas. Mrs. Stovall died Aug. 6, 1903, and is buried in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery of Pattonsburg. Later, Mr. Stovall was married to Josephine Watson, a native of Daviess County, and a daughter of David and Elizabeth (Cannady) Watson. David Watson was born in Ohio and came to Missouri with his parents. Both Mr. and Mrs. Watson are deceased and are buried in Daviess County. To Hardin N. and Mary Jane (Carnahan) Stovall, two children were born: John H., Horton, Kan .; and Henry S., now living at Newton, Kan.
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Mr. Stovall is a Democrat and is a member of the Baptist Church. He has always been one of the enterprising citizens of the township, and is widely known.
Davis E. Waters, a prosperous farmer and stockman of Salem Town- ship, Daviess County, and owner of 615 acres of well improved land, is a native of Daviess County. He was born Nov. 15, 1861, and is a son of Gardner and Sarah (Reed) Waters.
Gardner Waters was born in Ohio, and came to Daviess County in 1849, settling north of Jameson. He began farming with his brother, Davis. During the Civil War, Mr. Waters enlisted in the state Militia, and served for six months. Mr. Waters became one of the most successful farmers an stockmen of the county, and owned 735 acres of land with his brother. He died Nov. 18, 1872, and his wife died Nov. 17, 1917. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Margaret E., deceased ; John, Daviess County ; Edith, (Ingram), deceased; Myrah, the wife of John L. Allen ; and Davis, the subject of this sketch, and who is the oldest. Gard- ner Waters was a Republican and a member of the Christian Church.
David E. Waters was reared on the farm he now operates. He re- ceived his education in the district schools. During his entire life he has been a farmer and stockman, and is one of the leading stockmen of the county ; he is also a feeder of cattle and hogs. Mr. Waters' farm is modern in every respect, and contains a fine watering system. His home is a two story structure, and is one of the attractive residences of the community.
On March 14, 1889, Mr. Waters married Stella Heath, a daughter of David M. and Eliza (Kerr) Heath, natives of Ohio and Virginia. Mrs. Waters was born near McFall. His father was a leading farmer of Daviess County. In his early life he was a minister and missionary worker. He died Dec. 30, 1901, and his wife died July 2, 1899. They are buried in Heath Cemetery. Mr. Heath was also a veteran of the Civil War.
To Davis E. and Stella (Heath) Waters seven children were born, as follows: Aaron, farmer and stockman, Jameson; Audrey , the wife of Louis Kroschen, farmer and stockman, Daviess County; Irma, the wife of Carl Netherton, farmer and stockman, near Jameson; Austin, farmer and stock- man, resides west of Jameson; Alice, the wife of Emil Salmon, farmer and stockman, resides south of Bethany ; Davis E., Jr., at home and Robert, at home.
Mr. Waters served as justice of the peace for four years, and has also been a member of the township board for six years. He has served as school director and district clerk. He belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a Republican. The Waters family are members of
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the Methodist Church and among the leading families of Daviess County. Mr. Waters has always been progressive, public spirited, and is a citizen of real worth.
The picture of Mr. and Mrs. Waters which appears here was taken when they first began life together on the farm, which was then all prairie and unimproved. By hard work and good managment they have become well-to-do.
Amanda M. Bell, a pioneer settler of Daviess County, was born in Jackson County, Ind. She is a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Rob- ertson) Anderson.
William Anderson was a native of Virginia. When a young man he moved to Ohio, and after his marriage he moved to Indiana, where he became engaged in farming and stock raising. Some years later, Mr. Anderson left Indiana, and settled in Daviss County, where he owned 80 acres of good farm land. He was a well known breeder of cattle, sheep, and horses. Mr. Anderson was a Republican and a member of the Meth- odist Church. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in the Methodist Cemetery of Daviess County. They were the parents of ten children, as follows: Margaret, deceased; Morgan, deceased; Nancy, deceased; Mary Ann, deceased; David, deceased; Sarah Jane, deceased ; Elizabeth, deceased; Jacob, a Civil War veteran now resides in Cameron ; John Joseph, retired, Gallatin; and Amanda M., the subject of this sketch.
Amanda M. Bell was reared in Daviess County and received her education in the district schools. On March 28, 1867, she married William H. Bell, a son of Henry and Mercier Bell, natives of Ohio, and pioneer settlers of Daviess County. William H. Bell was born June 3, 1847. Dur- ing his entire life he was a farmer and stockman. At one time he owned 500 acres of land, and he was a prominent breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. During the Civil War Mr. Bell enlisted from Ohio in the 66th Ohio Infantry, and served for over two years. He was engaged in practically all of the important battles of the war, and was with Sher- man in his march to the sea. Mr. Bell died Jan. 12, 1916, and is buried in the Methodist Cemetery, near Civil Bend, Daviess County. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Masonic lodges, and belonged to the Methodist Church. To William H. and Amanda M. (Ander- son) Bell seven children were born, as follows: Henry, Portland, Ore .; Alora, the wife of Donar Milton, Daviess County ; Everett, Victor, Colo .; Martha, the wife of John Booker, Colorado; Thomas, Pattonsburg. He enlisted in the army in 1913, and was stationed in the Phillippine Islands, and was discharged March 3, 1921; Oras, Oklahoma; and Claud, Daviess
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County. Mrs. Bell has 17 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two of her grandchildren served during the World War. Asel Bell was killed four days before the signing of the armistice and Bertram Bell served as corporal of his company while in France.
In politics Mrs. Bell is a Republican. She is now 75 years of age and is enjoying exceptionally good health. Mrs. Bell is a very interesting woman and has many friends throughout the country.
White Bayless, a successful merchant of Pattonsburg, was born in Tennessee, Jan. 18, 1882, a son of A. B. and Amanda (Snyder) Bayless.
A. B. Bayless was a native of Tennessee. He came to Missouri in 1884, settling in Daviess County, where he engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Bayless was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. To Mr. and Mrs. Bayless five children were born, as follows : White, the subject of this sketch; Alex, resides in Wyoming; Carrie, the wife of George Rader, Pattonsburg; Letitia, the wife of John V. Henry, chief of police, Redondo, Calif .; and Leah, at home with her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Bayless are both deceased, and are buried in the New Hope Church Cemetery, Pattonsburg.
White Bayless was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County and was educated in the district schools. He began life farming but later worked in Kansas City, Mo. After several years, Mr. Bayless returned to Pattonburg, where he became engaged in the restaurant business for three years. He then sold out and went into the grocery business. Since that time, Mr. Bayless has enlarged his business and now handles groceries, dry goods, shoes, etc. He has been in the same location for the past eight years and has a fine business built up.
On Dec. 27, 1910, Mr. Bayless married Della Cunningham, a native of Daviess County, and a daughter of J. L. and Jane (Bowman) Cunning- ham. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham are now living retired in Coffey. Mr. Cunningham has been a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County for many years, and owns 40 acres of well improved land. He is a Demo- crat and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham are the parents of eight children, as follows: Lillie, deceased; Maud, the widow of John Harrington, Coffey; Martha, deceased; Austin, Coffey ; Dewey, Coffey; Gifford, enlisted during the World War, and was in ser- vice for three years in this country ; Edna, attending school; and Mrs. Bayless. To White and Della (Cunningham) Bayless one child has been born, James Vance Bayless, deceased.
In politics Mr. Bayless is a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Bayless
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belongs to the Eastern Star Lodge. Mr. Bayless is a progressive and successful citizen of Pattonsburg, and stands high in the community.
Edwin O. Turner, the efficient and well known president and General Manager of the Daviess County Telephone Company, was born March 15. 1873, in Green County, Ill., in the town of Athensville. He is a son of T. C. and Martha (Vanbebber) Turner.
T. C. Turner was born in Kentucky and was married the first time to Jane M. Rhodes, a native of Illinois. To this union the following children were born: George B., deceased ; Sarah, the wife of A. M. Calhoun, retired farmer residing in Franklin, Ill .; Theresa, the widow of D. N. Houser, now living in Illinois ; John A., banker of Palmyra, Ill. Mrs. Turner died and is buried in Rhodes Cemetery, Ill. Mr. Turner later married Martha Van- bebber, a native of Tennessee, and to this union the following children were born: Minnie, the wife of Frank E. Vandaver, farmer, Whitehall, Ill .; Cora, the wife of Lloyd Hettick, farmer and stockman, Fayette, Ill .; T. M., farmer and stockman of Athenswell, Ill .; and Edwin O., the subject of this sketch. Mr. Turner was the owner of 210 acres of land in Illinois, and was widely known as a breeder of high grade stock. For a number of years he was township supervisor and commissioner. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and belonged to the Baptist Church. In politics Mr. Turner was a Democrat. He died July 13, 1921, and his wife died May 22, 1907. They are both buried in Rhodes Cemetery in Illinois.
Edwin O. Turner was educated in the public and high schools of Ill- inois. He also attended the Commercial College of Bushnell, Ill. After completing his education, Mr. Turner was engaged for some time in the furniture and undertaking business in Illinois. Later he became interested in the telephone exchange work, and is one of the pioneers in that line of work. He installed the telephone exchange in Scottsville, Ill., and Tarkio, Mo. In 1916, Mr. Turner came to Pattonsburg, and is now a resident of Gallatin. He has served in the offices of township collector and township clerk while in Illinois.
Mr. Turner married Alice Mitchell, a daughter of J. G. and Lizzie H. (Hubbell) Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell were the parents of the follow- ing children: Rosie, died in infancy ; Laura, Oscar, prominent attorney of Duluth, Minn .; John , farmer and stockman, Greenfield, Ill .; Ella, the wife of S. M. Hix, farmer and stickman, Greenfield, Ill .; Emma, the wife of George N. Hill, lumber business, Greenfield, Ill .; Richard, resides in Min- nesota ; Charles, fruit grower, living in Florida; Edgar, engaged in the oil business, Texas; and Grover, Indiana. J. G. Mitchell, the father of Mrs. Turner was born in Tennessee and moved to Indiana, later going to Illinois in 1840. He was a prominent farmer and stockman, owning 400
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acres of good farm land. Mr. Mitchell died Feb. 19, 1914, and his wife died Jan. 16, 1920. They are buried in Illinois. To Edwin O. and Alice (Mitchell) Turner two children were born, as follows: Bernice, born March 4, 1904, now attending Stevens College, Columbia, Mo .; and Troy M., deceased, was born Aug. 28, 1895, and died Dec. 13, 1895.
Mr. Turner is a Democrat and trustee of the Baptist Church. His wife is an active church and welfare worker and is interested in politics, being a Democrat. Mrs. Turner taught school for 12 years, and was known as one of the most successful teachers in the state of Illinois. Mr. Turner is one of the substantial and influential citizens of Gallatin, and is well known throughout the county.
Dr. William H. Hargis, a prominent dentist of Pattonsburg, Mo., was born in Gallatin, Mo., Oct. 24, 1873, a son of William Abel and Lilly (Comer) Hargis.
William Abel Hargis was a native of Kentucky but moved to DeKalb County, Mo., with his parents in the early days, settling in Weatherby. He made the trip by wagon. During the Civil War, Mr. Hargis enlisted in the Volunteers of Missouri, and served throughout the war. After the close of the war, he began practicing law in Gallatin, in Daviess County, and at the time of his death, Sept. 24, 1874, Mr. Hargis was one of the most noted attorneys of the state. Mrs. Hargis was a native of Richmond, Mo. She died Feb. 7, 1905, and is buried in Gallatin with her husband. Mr. Hargis was a member of the Christian Church and his wife belonged to the Presbyterian Church. They were the parents of one child, William H., the subject of this sketch.
Dr. Willaim H. Hargis was educated in the public and high schools of Gallatin, Mo., and was also graduated from the Grand River College at Gallatin and the Kansas City Dental College in Kansas City, in the class of April, 1899. He began practicing dentistry in 1899 in Gallatin, where he remained for 11 years. He then practiced in St. Louis and Chicago for about ten years, after which he returned to Gallatin. In 1817, Dr. Hargis moved to Pattonsburg, Mo., where he is now located. He has an excep- tionally fine practice built up, due in no small part to his many years ex- perience.
On July 15, 1909, Dr. Hargis was married to Martha Easton, a daughter of F. F. Easton and Marrietta (Weed) Easton. Mrs. Hargis was born in Coin, Iowa.
Dr. Hargis is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a member of the Northwestern Dental Association and the National Dental Association. He is identified with the Democratic party in politics and is a member of the Methodist Church. Dr. Hargis is a public spirited
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and progressive citizen, and is prominent and well liked throughout the county.
William H. Brown, a Civil War veteran and prominent pioneer citizen who now is residing at McFall is a native of Kentucky. He was born in Nicholas County, Aug. 18, 1834. He is a descendant of Scotch-Irish ancestors on his father's side, his grandfather and grandmother having been born, reared and married in Ireland and emigrated from that country to the United States. On his mother's side, Mr. Brown belongs to an old colonial family. His maternal grandfather was a native of Holland and served in the American army during the Revolutionary War. He lost an arm at the battle of Yorktown.
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