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Charles B. Miller, a well known farmer an stockman of Miller Town- ship, Gentry County, is a member of one of the very earliest pioneer fami- lies of Gentry County and the Miller family has been identified with this county since its first settlement. Charles B. Miller was born in Gentry County, Jan. 3, 1874, and is a son of Allen C. and Sarah Allen (Robertson) Miller, both natives of Gentry County, the former born Nov. 13, 1842 and latter Nov. 11, 1843.
Allen C. Miller was a son of Isaac Miller who was the first permanent white settler in Gentry County. Isaac Miller was born in Garrett County, Ky., in 1813. He was a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Whitely) Miller, the
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former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of South Carolina. In 1832 Isaac Miller came to Missouri and settled in Clay County and the fall of that year he made a trip in the direction of what is now Gentry County hunting wild honey and was favorably impressed with this section of the country. In 1833, in company with four others he came here and settled at Greenwell Ford, four miles south of where Albany now stands. The following year he prempted land. In 1838 Isaac Miller married Elizabeth Cope who lived in a settlement in what is now Daviess County and their daughter Nancy Miller who married Wellington P. Gartin was born Oct. 21, 1839 and was the first white child born in Gentry County. William H. Miller was the second child born to Isaac Miller and wife and he was born April 6, 1841 and was the first male white child born in Gentry County, and Allen C. Miller was the third child of the family. Allen C. Miller was a southern sympathizer and served through the Civil War and took part in a number of important engagements. After the war he engaged in farming and stockraising until the time of his death, June 21, 1908. He was a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church. His widow lives on the old homestead. To Allen C. Miller and wife were born the fol- lowing children: Sallie, A. O., and Effie, all residing in Miller Township; and Charles B., the subject of this sketch.
Charles B. Miller was educated in the public schools and in early life went to Oklahoma where he remained for some time when he returned to Gentry County where he has since been engaged in farming and stock rais- ing. He is the owner of 70 acres of land in Miller Township and is well known as one of the dependable citizens of Gentry County.
Charles B. Miller married Mary F. Whitton, a daughter of Thomas and Matilda (Flood) Whitton. Mrs. Miller's father was engaged in railroading for a number of years and he and his wife now living in St. Joseph. They are the parents of the following children: Bert, yardmaster for the Frisco railroad at Kansas City ; Laura, married Charles Anderson, Los Angeles, Calif .; John, Los Angeles, Calif .; Rolla, LaJunta, Colo .; Richard, Gentry County ; Mack, lives in St. Joseph ; Michael, St. Joseph ; and Mrs. Miller of this review.
To Charles B. Miller and wife have been born the following children: Bert T., born Oct. 20, 1900, resides at home; Anna Laura, born May 10, 1901, died Dec. 22, 1920; Joseph C., born May 11, 1903, died June 25, 1911 ; Maude, born in 1906, attending the public schools; Marjorie, born Jan. 8, 1910 also attending the public schools; Morris Whittley, born June 17, and one child died in infancy.
Mr. Miller is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic Lodge and the
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Knights of Pythias and also holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America. He has served as treasurer of the Masonic Lodge at Gentryville, and has served as master of finance of the Knights of Pythias Lodge for eight years. He is a dependable citizen and a worthy representative of Gentry's pioneer families.
Alfred E. Utz, a well known retired farmer of McFall, Mo., was born May 24, 1856, in West Pattonsburg, Mo. He is a son of George M. and Mary Ann (Stamper) Utz.
George M. Utz was a native of Boone County, Ky. In 1854 he came to Missouri bringing his wife. They settled in Daviess County. Mr. Utz was one of the early settlers of the county and lived in a log cabin. At the time of his death he owned 312 acres of well improved land and was a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County. To George M. and Mary Ann (Stamper) Utz, the following children were born: Jasper, living retired in Daviess County, Mo .; George W., Pattonsburg, Mo .; Ellen, the widow of James Royce, Pattonsburg, Mo .; William, Daviess County, Mo .; Thomas, McFall, Mo .; Anna, the widow of John Akes, McFall, Mo .; and Alfred E., the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. Utz are deceased and are buried in the Best Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Utz belonged to the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows and was a Democrat. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Alfred E. Utz grew up in Daviess County and was educated in the dis- trict schools. He began farming on 40 acres of land in Daviess County, and now owns 320 acres of good farm land. Mr. Utz was a widely known farmer and stockman of Daviess County, and was a successful breeder of Poland China hogs and Shorthorn cattle. Part of the old trail runs through Mr. Utz's farm, there still being old rails and logs to be seen that are 75 years old. Mr. Utz is now retired. For many years he served as a justice of the peace and is vice president of The Bank of McFall, and direc- tor of the Pattonsburg Savings Bank.
On Sept. 29, 1881, Mr. Utz was married to Emma Bunnell, a daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah (Reese) Bunnell, natives of Indiana. Mr. Bunnell served during the Civil War in the volunteer army from Indiana. He was shot during the battle of Gettysburg and died a few days later. Mrs. Bunnell died in 1898, and is buried in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Utz has one brother living, John Bunnell, King City, Mo. To Alfred E. and Emma (Bunnell) Utz the following children were born: Mary Ann, deceased; Crettie Fern, deceased; Mettie C., deceased ; Amos, resides in St. Joseph, Mo .; Raleigh A., living near Pattonsburg ; Charlie, McFall; Carrie, the wife of Clay Jolly, farmer and stockman; Stella, the wife of O. D. Ward, resid-
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ing northeast of MeFall; Estie, at home. Mrs. Utz died Sept. 30, 1914, and is buried in McFall Cemetery.
Mr. Utz is a Democrat and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Utz is a substantial citizen and stands high in the community and county. He is vice president and director of the Bank of McFall and a director of the Pattonsburg Sav- ings Bank.
Dr. James Clyde Campbell, a well known and successful dentist of Pattonsburg, Mo., was born Jan. 21, 1895, in Russellville, Mo., a son of A. J. and Anna (Shikles) Campbell, natives of Russellville, Mo.
A. J. Campbell lived in Russellville, Mo., during his entire life. He was a blacksmith by trade. In politics Mr. Campbell was a Democrat, and he was a member of the Baptist Church. He died March 1, 1903, and is buried in Russellville, Mo. His wife later married J. R. Stevens, and lives in Russellville, Mo. To A. J. and Anna (Shikles) Campbell two children were born: Myrtle, the wife of George E. Wetzel, residing in Russellville, Mo. ; and Dr. James Clyde, the subject of this sketch.
Dr. James Clyde Campbell was educated in the public and high schools of Russellville, and was graduated from the Chicago College of Dental Surgery. In 1915 he began practicing dentistry in Pattonsburg, Mo., where he is now located. Dr. Campbell enlisted during the World War from Pat- tonsburg, and was stationed at Fort Snelling, Minn., as a first lieutenant. On June 1, 1918, he was promoted to captain. He was discharged on Jan. 15, 1919, at Camp Greenleaf, Ga., and returned to Pattonsburg. Dr. Campbell belongs to the National, State and Local Dental Associations and is now taking a post graduate course in dentistry at Northwestern Univer- sity, Chicago. He is a member of the Psi Omega Fraternity.
Dr. Campbell married Delia E. Wiser, a native of Russellville, Mo., and a daughter of G. W. and Sarah (Leslie) Wiser. Mr. Wiser. was for many years a prominent farmer and stockman of Russell- ville, owning 160 acres of land and widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. Mr. and Mrs. Wiser are now living retired in Russellville, Mo. Mr. Wiser is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. They are the parents of the following children: Pearl, the wife of H. W. Morrow, poultry raiser, Russellville, Mo .: Joseph, mail clerk, Kansas City, Mo .; Della, twin sister of Mrs. Campbell, living in Russell- ville, Mo .; Leonora, attending high school in Russellville; and Mrs. Camp- bell.
To Dr. James Clyde and Delia E. (Wiser) Campbell two children have
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been born, as follows: Beatrice Irene, attending school; and Robert Clyde, at home.
In politics, Dr. Campbell is a Democrat. He is a member of the Baptist Church, also the Masonic Order, and Moila Shrine. Dr. Campbell is one of Daviess County's best known young men and is deservedly popular with his large clientage.
N. G. Ellis, well known furniture dealer of Pattonsburg, Mo., was born in Salem Township, Daviess County, Dec. 21, 1874, a son of John M. and Elizabeth (Graham) Ellis.
John M. Ellis was born in Benton Township, Daviess County, and has been a farmer during his entire life. During the Civil War, Mr. Ellis served in the State Militia of Missouri, and took part in several battles. His health was effected while serving in the army. For many years, Mr. Ellis was one of the biggest cattle men in Missouri, and was the owner of 1200 acres of land. He shipped 12 cars of cattle each year. For several years, he was president of the Bank of Coffey, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are now living retired in Pattonsburg. He is 75 years of age and his wife is 68 years old. They are the parents of the following children; Minnie, the wife of John Hass, retired merchant of Des Moines, Iowa; John O., farmer and stockman of Coffey, Mo .; Hallie E., employed in a department store of Pattonsburg; Stella, the wife of Oliver McClellan, farmer and stockman, Coffey, Mo .; Ola, resides in Pattonsburg, Mo .; and N. G., the subject of this sketch ; Zeta P., farmer and stockman, living with his father. Mr. Ellis is a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis have 12 grand-children, four of whom are named Virginia.
N. G. Ellis was reared in Daviess County, and attended the district schools. He then began farming, having rented land for three years. He later purchased his first farm of 120 acres, and later 160 acres south of Pattonsburg. For many years, Mr. Ellis carried on farming and stock- raising, and was a well known breeder of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. He then removed to Colorado, where he was engaged in the mercantile business for a time, after which he returned to Pattonsburg, Mo., and purchased the furniture and undertaking business, which he has successfully operated for 14 years.
Mr. Ellis married Virginia D. Slaughter, a daughter of David M. and Virginia (Hawk) Slaughter, natives of Ohio. Mrs. Ellis was born in Daviess County, Mo. Mr. Slaughter was a well known farmer and stock- man in Daviess County, for many years. He owned 650 acres of well im- proved land and was widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle. He served as justice of the peace for six years, and was deacon of the Baptist
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Church for 50 years. Mr. Slaughter is deceased, and buried in the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows' Cemetery of Pattonsburg. Mrs. Slaughter is now 76 years of age and lives with her daughter, Mrs. Beverly, in Coffey, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Slaughter were the parents of the following children: Emma, the wife of J. Beverly, farmer and stockman, residing near Coffey, Mo; Theodosia, deceased; Ann, the wife of James Meadows, farmer of Daviess County ; Jane, the wife of Virgil Farrar, St. Joseph, Mo .; Ross, farmer and stockman, Daviess County ; and Mrs. Ellis. To N. G. and Virginia D. (Slaughter) Ellis one child has been born, Virginia, at- tended the public schools also a graduate of Howard Payne College and Central College. She holds a life certificate to teach. She is the wife of Paul Chapel, who enlisted during the World War in the signal corps and was sent to Camp Jefferson, and later to Camp Grant and Camp Upton. He served in France 17 months. He was engaged in many important battles. During the Argonne drive, Mr. Chapel was gassed and wounded by shrapnel. Since his discharge from the army, June 1, 1919, he has been unable to do work of any kind. He and his wife are living in Pattons- burg, Mo., and have one daughter, Virginia Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis adopted a boy, Ernest H., attended the public and high schools of Pattons- burg, and will be graduated from the Maryville school, in agriculture on May 15, 1922. During the World War, he served seven months in the navy. While in the service he won a medal for profiency in athletics. He also was captain of the basketball team.
In politics Mr. Ellis is a Democrat. He has served on the school board for five years, and is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Royal Arch of Galla- tin, Mo., the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mrs. Ellis is a Democrat and a graduate of Harding College, Mexico, Mo., and is a member of the Eastern Star. Mr. Ellis is a member of the Methodist Church. He is one of the enterprising and substantial citizens of Pattonsburg, and widely known.
Mary Elizabeth Meadows, is a native of Daviess County. She was born Dec. 10, 1840, a daughter of J. J. and Icofena (Seat) Everly.
J. J. Everly was born in Pennsylvania and came to Ohio with his par- ents when a small boy. He later settled in Daviess County, where he en- gaged in farming and stock raising. During the Civil War, Mr. Everly served with the Volunteer State Militia from Missouri. He then returned to Daviess County, where he farmed until the time of his death. He owned 320 acres of land and was well known throughout the county. Mr. Everly was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. He and his wife are buried in the Everly Cemetery, Jameson. They were the parents of
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the following children: James Oscar, deceased; Joseph, deceased; Martha, deceased ; S. H., retired merchant, Coffey ; Hannah Netherton, the wife of Dr. George T. Netherton, St. Joseph; Jane, the wife of Delbert Netherton, Gilman City; Jack, Jameson; and Mary Elizabeth, the subject of this sketch.
Mary Elizabeth Meadows was born in Pilot Grove, near Jamesport. She was reared in Daviess County and received her education in the district schools. She married Joseph T. Meadows, a native of Virginia, and a son of John and Nancy (Gwynne) Meadows. Joseph T. Meadows was born Feb. 28, 1837. At the age of four years, his parents moved to Daviess County, settling in Benton Township, where his father became a prosper- ous farmer and stockman, owning 900 acres of land. Mr. Meadows was a Democrat and a member of the Presbyterian Church. Both he and his wife are deceased and are buried in the Bethel Cemetery. They were the par- ents of the following children: Susan, deceased; Sylvester, deceased ; Mary Graham, deceased; Martha, the wife of James Prichard, Texas ; Hudson, Oklahoma City, Okla .; Augustus, California; Jane, the widow of R. M. Strange ; and Joseph T., deceased.
Joseph T. Meadows was a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County. He specialized in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. For several years, Mr. Meadows served in the office of road overseer, and was also school director. He was a staunch Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Meadows died Dec. 17, 1920, and is buried in Bethel Cemetery. To Joseph T. and Mary Elizabeth (Everly) Meadows ten children were born, as follows: W. H., Pattonsburg; Charles L., Salem Township, Daviess County ; James E., Daviess County ; Clara, the wife of R. W. Welden, McFall; Alice, the wife of John Street, Maryville ; Laura, the wife of W. H. Feurt, Washington Township, Daviess County ; Carlia, at home; Lillie, the wife of Robert Welden, deceased; Mollie May, the widow of Jesse Mays, Harrison County ; Oscar, Pattonsburg. Mrs. Meadows has 28 grand-children.
Mrs. Meadows owns 78 acres of land in Salem Township, Daviess County, and 80 acres which her father gave her. She is 81 years of age, and is one of the interesting pioneers of Daviess County. The Meadows family has always stood high in the community.
Oscar P. Meadows, a substantial farmer and stockman of Benton Township, was born in Salem Township, Daviess County, Sept. 18, 1881, a son of Joseph Taylor and Mary Elizabeth (Everly) Meadows.
Joseph Taylor Meadows was born in Monroe County, Va., and came to Daviess County, with his parents at the age of four years. During the
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Civil War, Mr. Meadows enlisted in the Missouri Volunteers and served throughout the war. He then returned to Daviess County, where he be- came one of the most prominent farmers and stockmen of the county. At one time he owned 2000 acres of land was widely known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle. He was a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Meadows is now deceased and his widow is 81 years of age. She is a good church worker and well known in Daviess County. Mr. and Mrs. Meadows were the parents of the following children: John C., deceased; William Henry, Pattonsburg, Mo .; C. L., Pattonsburg, Mo .; James E., Daviess County ; Clara, the wife of R. W. Welden, McFall, Mo .; Alice, the wife of J. H. Street, Maryville, Mo .; Caroline, at home; Lillie, the widow of R. D. Welden, at home; Molly, the widow of Jesse E. Maize, living in Har- rison County, Mo .; and Oscar P., the subject of this sketch.
Oscar P. Meadows was reared in Salem Township, Daviess County, and received his education in the public schools. He was also graduated from Grand River College, where he took a scientific course. After com- pleting his education, Mr. Meadows went into the banking business, being appointed assistant cashier of the Pattonsburg Savings Bank. He later became interested in farming, and purchased a farm of 247 acres. He now owns 387 acres in Benton Township, Daviess County. Mr. Meadows has been successful in general farming and stock raising, and specializes in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. Mr. Meadows has a fine residence of one and one half stories and excellent barns on his property.
On Oct. 5, 1913, Mr. Meadows married Maud E. Burgess, a native of Blue Ridge, Mo., and daughter of Dr. C. W. and Mary (Fling) Burgess. Mrs. Burgess is deceased, and Dr. Burgess, 77 years of age, is living in Bethany, Mo. For 16 years, Dr. Burgess was president of the Bethany Savings Bank. He is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Meadows has two brothers living in Harrison County, Mo., Ralph and Earl Burgess. To Oscar P. and Maud E. (Burgess) Meadows two children have been born, as follows: O. P., Jr., born July 23, 1914, now attending school; and Mary Elizabeth, born March 15, 1915, attending school.
In politics, Mr. Meadows is a Democrat. Mrs. Meadows owns 160 acres of land in Harrison County, Mo. They are members of the Baptist Church, and are among the leading citizens of the county.
John Henry Koger, a well known farmer and stockman of Marion Township, Daviess County, was born March 26, 1881, in Daviess County. He is a son of William G. and Mary A. (Vanover) Koger.
William G. Koger is a native of Daviess County. He owns 900 acres of
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well improved land and is a successful farmer and stockman. For a num- ber of years Mr. Koger served as school director. He is a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Koger now reside in Pat- tonsburg. They are the parents of five children, as follows: Minnie, the wife of George W. Lockridge, Daviess County ; James G., Daviess County ; George T., Daviess County ; Mary, the wife of Clyde Walls, Daviess County ; and John Henry, the subject of this sketch.
John Henry Koger was reared in Daviess County and attended the public schools. He was also graduated from the Chillicothe Normal School. After completing his education, Mr. Koger began farming on rented land. He now owns 240 acres of land in Marion Township, Daviess County, 160 acres of which are corn. Mr. Koger has been very successful in the breeding of Jersey cattle and is widely known throughout the county.
On Feb. 24, 1904, Mr. Koger was married to Clara Bratcher, a native of DeKalb County, and a daughter of W. W. and A. J. (Groomer) Bratcher. Mr. Bratcher is a native of Kentucky who came to Missouri in the pioneer days, settling in DeKalb County. He served in the army during the Spanish American War, having enlisted in the 16th Regiment, Company 1, Missouri Infantry. After the war, Mr. Bratcher became a prominent farmer and stock feeder, owning 265 acres of land. For a number of years he was a school director. Mr. and Mrs. Bratcher now reside in DeKalb County. Mr. Bratcher is a Republican and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. and Mrs. Bratcher are the parents of six chil- dren, as follows: Cora, deceased; Anna, the widow of William A. Leaper, Bates County ; Henry, DeKalb County ; Alonzo, Daviess County ; Rosco, DeKalb County ; and Mrs. Koger. Mr. and Mrs. Koger have adopted two children, as follows: Leonard, born Sept. 27, 1906, attending school; and Robert O., born March 11, 1915, also attending school.
Mr. Koger is identified with the Democratic party in politics. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Koger is a progressive and enter- prising citizen and he is well and favorably known in Daviess County.
John M. Ellis, a Civil War veteran who is a prominent citizen of Pat- tonsburg, is a native of Missouri. He was born in Daviess County, May 4, 1845, a son of John E. and Eva (McMillan) Ellis.
John E. Ellis was a native of Virginia. He was one of the very early pioneer settlers of Missouri, making the trip by wagon from Virginia. After arriving in Daviess County, Mr. Ellis purchased some land, which was all prairie land and had to be cleared and broken up. He carried on farming and stock raising, and at one time owned 700 acres of land. Mr. Ellis was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Both he and
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his wife are now deceased and buried in the Ellis Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Fifie, deceased; Nancy, deceased ; Louis A., deceased; Robert, deceased; and Martha, deceased; Belle, resid- ing in Daviess County ; Ellen, the widow of Harry Ellis, living in St. Joseph ; Cornelia, the wife of Dean Ruben, residing in Topeka, Kan .; Sally, the wife of John Morris, retired farmer, living in Oklahoma ; Alonzo, living in Daviess County ; and John E., the subject of this sketch.
John M. Ellis was reared on his father's farm in Daviess County, and attended the district schools. At the age of 18 years he joined the army, and was in service 115 days in Company M, 4th Missouri Cavalry, during the Civil War. After the close of the war, Mr. Ellis worked for five dollars per day breaking up prairie land. He chopped wood for two winters and helped build the Rock Island and Wabash Railroad. Mr. Ellis lived in Denver, Colo., when that city was no larger than Pattonsburg, Mo. His first purchase of land consisted of 40 acres. By hard work Mr. Ellis was able to add to his land holdings, until at one time he was the owner of 1100 acres of good farm land. He became one of the most successful farmers and stockmen of Daviess County, and was a well known breeder of Short- horn cattle, Poland China hogs, and other stock. Mr. Ellis is now living retired in Pattonsburg, Mo., where he owns a beautiful home, located on the corner of Third and Maple Streets. He owns 820 acres of land in Dav- iess County.
On March 1, 1874, Mr. Ellis married Elizabeth Jane Graham, a daugh- ter of John and Mary Elizabeth (Meadows) Graham, natives of Virginia and Daviess County. Mrs. Ellis was born in Daviess County. To Mr. and Graham the following children were born: Ira, deceased; Nancy, the widow of J. W. Aldrich, residing in Pattonsburg, Mo .; and Mrs. Ellis. Mr. Graham was a prominent farmer and stockman of Daviess County, Mo., and owned 300 acres of land. He served as county judge for two terms and was also justice of the peace. He was a Democrat and a member of the Methodist Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Graham are deceased and are buried in Bethel Cemetery, Daviess County. To John M. and Elizabeth (Graham) Ellis seven children were born, as follows: N. G., engaged in the furniture and undertaking business of Pattonsburg, Mo .; Minnie L., graduate of North- western College, Palmer College of Albany, Mo., now the wife of John Haas, retired merchant of Des Moines, Iowa; John O., farmer and stockman of Daviess County ; Hollie E., farmer and stockman of Daviess County ; Stella, the wife of Oliver McClung, farmer and stockman of Coffey, Mo .; Ollie E., teacher of music, residing with her parents; Zanis, living at home. He
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