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Richard H. Marquette, deputy assessor of Jackson County, was born in Monroe County, Mo., April 30, 1861. His parents were John A. and Violet (Roe) Marquette, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Vir- ginia.
John A. Marquette enlisted with the Confederate forces under General Porter at the outbreak of the Civil War and was killed at Kirksville, Mo., July 22, 1862. He was shot by the Federals while he was a prisoner of war, and his remains were buried at Kirksville. His widow subsequently died in Monroe County, leaving children as follow: Mrs. Sallie Barr, de- ceased; Mrs. Rosa Raplee, Shelby County, Mo .; John W. Marquette, Los Angeles, Calif. ; Richard H., subject of this sketch ; and Elizabeth, deceased.
After studying at Shelbina Collegiate Institute, following his primary education in the district schools of his native county, Richard H. Mar- quette worked on the neighboring farms. He earned money to pay his way through school by farm labor. When he was 17 years old his mother died. He followed farming until 1891 when he engaged in the manufac- ture of cigars at Shelbina, Mo. He next moved to Lees Summit and fol- lowed his trade of cigar maker in that town until he was appointed deputy county assessor in 1917.
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Mr. Marquette was married Aug. 11, 1886 to Willie A. Sparks, of Shelby County, Mo., a daughter of Robert T. and Elizabeth (Warren) Sparks, both deceased. Four children have been born to this marriage: Roland A., married Helen Fenton, Lees Summit; Samuel Lee married Marie Smith, Harrisonville, Mo .; Mary, wife of Fred Burkhardt, Kansas City, Mo .; and Violet Elizabeth, a sophomore in the high school. Mr. and Mrs. Marquette have five grandchildren: Nora Lee and Mary Elizabeth Mar- quette ; W. R. Marquette ; Frederick and Billy Lee Burkhardt. The family residence is located in Lees Summit.
Mr. Marquette is a capable and honest public official and has won the confidence and high esteem of his neighbors and associates wherever he is known. He is a valued and industrious county official.
Frank Beets, proporietor of the Auto Replacement Parts Company, Independence, Mo. was born on a farm ten miles east of Independence in 1892. He is a son of J. D. and Margaret (Hifner) Beets who reside at 1016 West College street, Independence.
J. D. Beets was born in Cass County, near Harrisonville, Mo., in 1854. Mrs. Margaret Beets was born in Clay County, Mo., in 1864. They were married near Atherton, Mo., and have reared a family of ten children as follow: Boyd, Independence; Floyd J., Independence; Mrs. Everett Win- frey, Atherton ,Mo .; Henry, a farmer near Atherton, Mo .; Frank, subject of this sketch; Ila, Mona, Thomas, Chadwick and J. D., Jr., at home.
Frank Beets was educated in the public schools and the Atherton High School where he studied for two years. Prior to engaging in his present business, he was selling Overland automobiles. When the short- age of repair parts occurred in 1918 and the difficulty of obtaining needed parts for automobiles became acute he conceived the idea of establishing a place or shop for the manufacture of auto replacement parts. Soon after- wards he began to make auto parts for all kinds of cars as the situation demanded. In July, 1919, Mr. Beets opened his present place in the rear of 216 West Maple street, and has beeng doing a splendid business in his special line. His shop is equipped with two automatic screw machines, one Miller's Universal tool room lathe, drill presses, emery wheels, etc., all machinery being operated by electric power. Seven men are employed in this flourishing concern, two of whom are constantly on the road. So great is the volume of business done by this concern that at the present time, Mr. Beets is 60 days behind with his orders for parts. He receives orders from all parts of the country and from far off points in New York and California. He has recently been receiving inquiries from interested
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parties in France and England. Mr. Beets can furnish repair parts for almost any make of automobile and always assists a patron in getting parts which he, himself, can not furnish direct from his store.
Frank Beets was married in Nov., 1916, to Miss Esther Arnold, of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Beets have one son, Frank Arnold. The Beets family reside at 210 West College street.
Litleton Thompson Dryden, a widely known and successful attorney of Independence, Mo., is a native of Missouri. He was born in Lincoln County, Aug. 14, 1867, a son of William J. and Tymandra V. (Thompson) Dryden. William J. Dryden is also a native of Lincoln County, born Dec. 30, 1842. His father, Litleton Dryden, was a native of Maryland, and settled in Missouri about 1840 and spent the remainder of his life there. His wife bore the maiden name of Eleanor Johnson. They both died within two days and their remains are buried at Asbury Chapel, Lincoln County.
William J. Dryden is now living retired at Independence, Mo. His chief occupation was farming, although he was engaged in the mercan- tile business for a time at Troy, Mo. His wife died in 1905 and her re- mains are interred at Asbury Chapel, Lincoln County.
Litleton Thompson Dryden received his education in the public schools of Lincoln County, Mo., and Central College at Fayette, Mo. He then entered Hastings Law School at San Francisco, Cal., where he pur- sued his legal studies until 1892. After being admitted to the bar, he located at Independence in 1893 and for the past 26 years he has been actively engaged in the practice of law, and is recognized as one of the able lawyers of western Missouri.
Mr. Dryden is a Democrat and had been an active factor in his party in this section of the state for a number of years. In 1905, he was elected a member of the Legislature to represent the First District of Jackson County. Although he served but one term in the Legislature, he was recognized as one of its influential and capable members. It was through his efforts that the Independence division of the Circuit Court was estab- lished here.
In 1894, Mr. Dryden was united in marriage to Miss Carrie West- man, of Independence. She died a few years later, leaving one son, Theo- dore L. Dryden, who married Miss Mabel Linsen, of Independence, and they reside on the home farm. There was also born to this marriage a daughter, Caroline, who died in infancy. Mr. Dryden's second marriage was with Miss Mary B. Self, of Independence. She was a daughter of
L. T. DRYDEN.
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David and Louisa Self, both now deceased. They were very early set- tlers in Jackson County and at one time owned the land where Forest Hill cemetery is now located and on that place Mrs. Dryden was reared to young womanhood. She died May 1, 1919, and her remains rest in Forest Hill cemetery, which was once the scene of her childhood days. To Mr. Dryden's second marriage were born two children: William John- son and David Litleton.
Mr. Dryden resides at 310 South Osage street, Independence, and also has a summer residence on his farm, three miles southeast of Inde- pendence.
Dr. Minnie O. (Burks) McGraw, osteopath, Independence, Mo., is a native of Benton County, Mo. and is a daughter of Dr. E. L. and Maggie (Clemmons) Burks. Her father was born in Benton County in 1851, prac- ticed medicine for many years and now resides at Ada, Okla. Her mother was born in 1869 in Tennessee. Dr. and Mrs. Burks have two children: Everett Burks and Mrs. Minnie O. McGraw of this review.
Educated in the public schools of Denison, Texas, and in Oklahoma, Dr. M. O. McGraw studied the science of osteopathy in the Central College of Osteopathy in Kansas City, graduating therefrom in the class of 1914. She immediately came to Independence and opened offices in this city. During the past six years, Dr. McGraw has built up a splendid practice in this vicinity and has attained a well earned reputation as a specialist in the diseases of women and children. Many patients come to her offices from nearby cities for treatment. Dr. McGraw emphasizes the importance of and insists that her patients observe carefully the rules of health, its undeniable importance and the necessity of exercise and physical culture while combatting diseases of the body. This advice, given to her patients, combined with her treatments, has resulted in building up the health of many who have availed themselves of her skill as an osteopath.
March 27, 1897, at Paul's Valley, Okla., Minnie O. Burks and Sterling P. McGraw were united in marriage. Sterling P. McGraw was born Nov. 20, 1862 in Washington County, Ark., and is a son of John and Martha (Mosely) McGraw, the former of whom was a soldier in the Confederate army during the Civil War. The McGraws migrated from South Caro- lina to Arkansas in the early days. To Sterling P. and Dr. Minnie O. Mc- Graw have been born four children: Gladys, wife of Kyle Bales, Kansas City, Mo .; Geneva, Pauline and Fay, at home. The McGraw family reside at 309 South Pleasant street.
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W. K. Yankee .- The real estate and insurance firm of Noel and Yan- kee, offices at 127 West Lexington street, on the south side of the square, Independence, Mo., is a progressive and enterprising concern which trans- acts a large volume of business. W. K. Yankee, senior member of this firm, is descended from Missouri pioneer ancestry and is a successful busi- ness man of Jackson County. He was born on a farm near Pleasant Hill, Mo., June 1, 1865, and is a son of Wesley Yankee.
Wesley Yankee was born in Kentucky, April 22, 1822, and was a son of Samuel Yankee, a native of Virginia, who first settled in Kentucky, and in 1836, he migrated to Missouri and settled in Pettis County. In 1837, he settled two miles east of Lone Jack, in Jackson County. The old home- stead of the Yankees is owned by Mrs. Orlena Yankee, widow of David Yankee, a brother of Wesley Yankee. Samuel Yankee entered several hundred acres of land near Lone Jack and died on his farm in 1879. His remains were interred on the place.
Wesley Yankee married Sarah Franklin, who was born in North Caro- lina in 1830, a daughter of Taliaferro and Ann (Easley) Franklin, who settled on a farm two and a half miles south of Lone Jack in 1836. Mrs. Sarah Yankee died in 1908 and is buried at Lone Jack. Taliaferro Frank- lin died in California in 1886. He was the first to lay a board floor in a cabin in the Lone Jack neighborhood, laying it in the cabin of John Snow. Heretofore the settlers had been content with a flooring of puncheon or hard packed earth in their homes, owing to the labor of sawing or hewing boards by hand. With the assistance of a negro slave, he whipsawed the boards, fastened them to the sills of the cabin with wooden pegs and then planed them smooth. This old cabin is still standing and is owned by Mrs. Julia Shawhan.
The children of Wesley and Sarah Yankee are as follow: Frank Yankee, a tarmer, Lone Jack, Mo .; Mrs. Fannie Thompson, four miles southeast of Lone Jack; Mrs. Anna Smith, Cooper County, Mo .; Mrs. A. F. Houston, Strasburg, Mo .; J. B. Yankee, cashier of the Bank of Lone Jack, Mo .; W. K. Yankee of this review; and Mrs. Emma Hunt, Lone Jack. By a former marriage, Wesley Yankee had children as follow: J. A., deceased ; Samuel, deceased; Mrs. Amelia McGlattery, deceased; Mrs. Eliza Maxwell, now making her home with William Hunt, a son of Noah Hunt, a pioneer of Lone Jack; and Joel died at the age of 23 years.
After attending the public schools of the county, W. K. Yankee fol- lowed farming for several years. From 1895 to 1897 he served as deputy county clerk. After serving in this office he resumed the pursuit of farm-
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ing until 1907. He then entered the mercantile business, and was later engaged in the lumber business for seven years. In October, 1917, he removed to Independence and has since been engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance business.
Mr. Yankee was married in 1887 to Mary Graham of Lone Jack. She died in 1893, leaving two sons, twins: Herbert, at home; and Harry, who married Olive Kenton and lives in Kansas City. Mr. Yankee was again married in April, 1896, to Harriet Bowler, a daughter of J. O. F. and Eliza- beth Bowler, both of whom are deceased. Mrs. Yankee's parents came from Illinois to Lees Summit in 1869.
In November, 1917, Mr. Yankee was appointed clerk of the Board of Election Commissioners, for the territory including Independence and Jackson County, outside of Kansas City. He is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and is past master of the order and is a mem- ber of Independence Chapter.
B. W. McCormick, senior member of the real estate firm of B. W. Mc- Cormick and Son, which has been doing business in Independence for the past 18 years, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Washington County, March 6, 1850, and is a son of William and Isabella (Wilson) McCormick, both natives of Belmont County, Ohio. The father died in Van Wert County, Ohio, in 1854. His widow died in Fulton County, Ark., in 1907. She had married Wilson B. Farra after the death of her first husband. The children born to William and Isabella McCormick are: B. W., of this review ; and John, of Akron, Ohio.
B. W. McCormick was educated in the schools of Belmont County, Ohio, and followed farming for some time, later mining coal in his native state. In 1877, he moved to Iowa and was employed in the coal mines of that state for a few years, following which he located in Howell County, Mo., where he farmed for five years. Mr. McCormick came to Jackson County in 1884 and then went to Ray County where he remained for one year and has since made his home in and around Independence. For sev- eral years he followed the business of hay dealer and for the past 18 years he has been successfully engaged in the real estate, loans and exchange business with offices at 315 West Lexington street. McCormick and Son now buy and sell all kinds of real estate, farms and city property and busi- ness chances, and make a specialty of suburban properties.
Mr. McCormick was married Jan. 12, 1870 to Amanda Davis of Bel- mont County, Ohio, a daughter of James and Melvina (Brannigan) Davis. Their children are: Ellis, a coal miner, Melcher, Iowa; George, also en-
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gaged in coal mining at Richmond, Mo .; Joseph W., a well driller, Engle- wood, Mo .; Charles E., an engineer, Kansas City, Mo .; Jesse L., in partner- ship with his father; May E., wife of Alpha Ballinger, Kansas City, Mo. The third child born was a daughter, Emma, who became the wife of Thomas Graham and died at the age of 26 years. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick have ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. They reside on Appleton avenue, Englewood.
J. L. McCormick, junior member of the firm, was born in Howell County, Mo., April 14, 1888, and was educated in the public and high schools of Independence. He married Martha Tweedell of Holliday, Kans., a daughter of James and Martha Tweedell. the former of whom died in 1908 and the latter lives at Holliday. J. L. and Martha McCormick have three children: B. W., Helen Jane, and Gladys Lee, who died at the age of seven years in 1917. James and Martha Tweedell were parents of eight children : James T., Holliday, Kans .; Mrs. Belle Gillespie, Morse, Kans .; Mrs. Mary Best, Higgins, Texas; Mrs. Tillie Greening, Holliday, Kans .; Mrs. Kate Chain, Kansas City, Mo .; Mrs. Hattie Hall, Merriam, Kans .; Mrs. Martha McCormick.
"Bud" Tweedell, the sixth child, was drowned at Holliday, Kans., in July, 1908. J. L. McCormick and wife reside at 442 S. River Boulevard.
For five years B. W. McCormick resided in the house in Jackson County from which Frank James eloped with his bride.
Oscar Mindrup, a successful real estate and loan dealer, and progressive and enterprising citizen of Independence, Mo., is a native Missourian. He was born in St. Charles County, Jan. 25, 1861, a son of Judge Geo. H. and Catherine F. (Orf) Mindrup.
Judge Geo. H. Mindrup was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1821 and died in 1875. He emigrated from his native land to America in 1841 and settled in St. Charles County, improved a farm in that county, reared his family there and spent the latter part of his days in Augusta, Mo. He became prominent in the county and was a leader, serving a term as judge of the western district of St. Charles County in the County Court. Mrs. Catherine Mindrup died at the age of 88 years, in the family home. She was born in Weimar Essenhauer, Saxony, Germany, and accompanied her parents to America, they also settling in St. Charles County. The Mindrup children are: Hulda Mindrup, St. Charles County, and Oscar Mindrup, of this review; Rosina, wife of Henry Freymouth, St. Charles County; and Frances, wife of W. H. Wright, Wellington, Mc.
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Oscar Mindrup resided in St. Charles County until he became of age and then located in Lafayette County where he remained for 13 years engaged in merchandising, banking, and milling. In 1896 he came to Inde- pendence and has since identified himself, heart and soul, with the pro- gressive and pushing element of his adopted city. He spent two years in the grocery business in this city and then opened his thriving real estate and loan business which he has conducted at his present location, 210 North Liberty street.
Mr. Mindrup was married Oct. 10, 1904 to Etta Lee Buchanan of Inde- 1 pendence, a daughter of Judge J. F. Buchanan. One daughter has blessed this marriage, Ellen Frances Mindrup.
Mr. Mindrup is a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 76, Independence, and is a member of the Independence Christian church. From 1901 to 1903 he served as a member of the city council and was twice elected president of the Independence Commercial Club. He has been a steady and consistent booster for a greater Independence and is one of the real "live wires" of the city. He has been an advocate and a faithful worker for municipal improvements at all times and has done everything in his power to further the best interests of his home city.
W. F. Ramsey, who is successfully engaged in the insurance and loan business at Independence, was born in Independence, June 19, 1876. He is a son of Wesley W. and Mahala J. (Veatch) Ramsey, both natives of Bedford County, Pa. Wesley W. Ramsey was born in 1826 and died in 1889. His wife was born in 1830 and died in 1893, and their remains are buried in Woodland cemetery. Wesley W. Ramsey learned the blacksmith trade when a youth and worked at it in early life in Pennsylvania. After coming to Inedpendence, Mo., however, he did not follow his trade, but later engaged in the dray business. He was regarded as a wealthy man at one time, but owing to financial reverses during the boom days, he lost most of his fortune.
W. F. Ramsey was one of six children born of his parents, the others being as follows: Marietta, who is now the widow of Arthur W. Lock- wood, Bedford, Pa .; Laura B., married Jacob Fletcher, who was a black- smith at Independence, and is now deceased; Jennie A., married M. A. DeVather, of Kansas City; J. Watson, who is engaged in the farm loan business at Kansas City, Mo .; Jessie V., married Melvin E. Carier, Los Angeles, Calif.
W. F. Ramsey was educated in the public schools, and was graduated from the Independence High School in the class of 1896. He immediately
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engaged in the insurance business in Independence in partnership with Walter Rider. This arrangement continued until 1913, when the partner- ship was dissolved and Mr. Ramsey went on the road for five years. In 1918 he engaged in the insurance and loan business at Independence, and is rapidly building up a large and profitable business. His office is located in the Owens building.
Mr. Ramsey was united in marriage June 8, 1900, with Miss Mertie M. Hills of Independence, Mo. She is a daughter of Edwin E. and Almira (Yale) Hills, residents of Independence. To Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey have been born two children, Lucille Marie and Edwin Wesley.
Mr. Ramsey is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen of America. He is a member of the Baptist church, of which he is one of the trustees. He is also secre- tary of the Sunday school.
It is worthy of note in this connection that Alexander Ramsey, an uncle of W. F. Ramsey, and now a resident of Independence, settled here in 1866. He was a close friend and associate of the late Gov. John P. St. John, former governor of Kansas. These two gentlemen met in Illinois several years prior to the Civil War and formed a very close friendship. They made the trip together across the plains to the gold fields of Cali- fornia, about 1854. Later they served as comrades in the Union army during the Civil War. After the war, they came to Independence together, and Mr. St. John laid out three additions to the city of Independence. Later he went to Kansas and became twice governor of that state and while he held that position, he appointed Alexander Ramsey to a responsible posi- tion in the Kansas State Penitentiary at Lansing, Kan.
Samuel Rudhall Rice, dealer in automobile tires and accessories, 210 North Main street, Independence, Mo., is a native of Jackson County and a member of one of the oldest pioneer families of this section of Missouri. He was born on a farm in the Six Mile country, Fort Osage township, March 1, 1875. His parents are Michael Brown and Emma (Chiles) Rice, the former of whom was born in the same neighborhood in 1853. Emma (Chiles) Rice, his mother, was born in the Chiles Valley, Calif., and died near Sherman, Texas, in 1879.
Michael Brown Rice is a son of Michael Rice, a native of England and who was a Jackson County pioneer. He operated the Old Blue Mills, operated by water wheel power during the pioneer days. This was prob- ably the first grist and flour mill built in the county. Michael Rice died in this county while operating his mill. He became an extensive land owner,
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entering land in the days when it was practically all owned by the govern- ment. After his marriage, Michael Brown Rice settled on his farm near Blue Mills and developed it. This farm is located in Blue township, not far from the Missouri River. For the past 18 years he has been living at Baird, Wash. By his first marriage, with Emma Chiles, he was father of three children: Samuel R., of this review; William Peace Rice, Meeteetse, Wy .; George died in infancy. By a second marriage, with Miss Hortense Gallagher, he has five children; Mrs. Virginia Bechtol, Montana; Mary; Paul, Montana; Charles, Baird, Wash .; and Carrie, at home.
Samuel R. Rice spent one year in the State Normal School at Warrens- burg, Mo., after attending the public schools. He then purchased the Fowler and Horan general store at Atherton, in partnership with R. L. Twyman. Later, George Peace purchased Twyman's interest and he also sold out to Mortimer Sullivan. Mr. Rice was engaged in business at Ather- ton for 11 years and then came to Independence in 1902. He followed farming until June, 1919, when he opened his present business, and is build- ing up a profitable trade.
Mr. Rice was married Nov. 11, 1903, to Minnie R. Carpenter, of Inde- pendence, who was born near Leeds, Mo. She is a daughter of Luther and Magdalena Carpenter, both deceased. James C. Carpenter, her grand- father, was one of the pioneers of Jackson County. Her grandmother, Magdalena Ragan, widow of Reuben Johnson, came to this county in 1837, and her father was one of the ten men who laid out the town site of Kansas City. Mrs. Minnie R. Rice died Jan. 3, 1919, leaving five children : Helen M., Mary L., Mildred, Michael and Alonzo. Mr. Rice resides at 1406 Van- Horn Road. He has been affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons for the past 18 years.
W. H. Montgomery, deputy sheriff of Jackson County, was born on a farm in Sniabar township, March 29, 1862. He is a son of Lee and Eliza- beth (Holloway) Montgomery, both of whom are deceased.
Lee Montgomery was born near Louisville, Ky., in 1805 and came to Missouri about 1840, locating on a farm near Blue Springs, where he fol- lowed farming and stock raising until his death in 1891. He owned a good farm of 160 acres and was considered as one of the industrious and sub- stantial citizens of the Blue Springs neighborhood. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1900. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Sophia Washington Matthews, deceased; Mrs. Amanda Gillespie, matron at the County Home ; Mrs. Ophelia Vandyke, near Buckner. Mo .; Mrs. Alice Binger, Independence. Mo .; J. L., Blue Springs, Mo .; W. H., subject of this
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sketch; and C. C., Blue Springs. By a former marriage with a Miss Crump, Lee Montgomery had two daughters: Mrs. Nannie Clayton, Inde- pendence ; and Mrs. Janie Smith, Blue Springs, Mo.
W. H. Montgomery was reared on his father's farm and attended the Round Grove school. He has always followed farming and is owner of a well improved place of 105 acres in Sniabar township, near the Lobb church. This place has been his home since 1897. For four years Mr. Montgomery was deputy marshal under Joel B. Mayes and then served for two years as deputy sheriff under Edward Winstanley. After sheriff Winstanley's death, his son Ed finished the unexpired term and Mr. Mont- gomery then served two years as chief deputy sheriff under sheriff Ed Win- stanley. For the past three years he has filled the post of deputy under sheriff Gentry.
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