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Mr. Sechrest was married in 1883 to Miss Laura Flanagan, who was born Feb. 10, 1855, on a farm one mile south of her present home. She is a daughter of John and Cornelia (McGuire) Flanagan, the former of whom was a native of Ireland, and the latter of Kentucky. John Flan- agan was an early settler in Jackson County, was married here, and lived in the county the remainder of his life. He died in October, 1898, and his wife, Cornelia, died in November, 1899. There were six children in the Flanagan family, as follow: Francis, Kansas City ; Louis, Blue Springs ; William, Kansas City; Daniel, deceased; Mrs. Laura Sechrest, of this re- view; and Mrs. Emma Parker, Blue Springs.
The children born to Newton J. and Laura Sechrest are: Thomas Daniel, Lee Edgar, Goldenia, Cornelia, Jesse, Laura Edna. Thomas Daniel Sechrest married Alma Martin, and lives at Raymore, Mo. Lee Edgar Sech- rest married Eva Tolliver, and has three children, Edna Lorraine, Newton Lee, and Herbert Claude. Mrs. Goldenia Elliot lives at Ottawa, Kan. Cornelia, or "Connie," Jesse Flanagan, and Laura Edna are at home with their parents.
Jesse Flanagan Sechrest is the soldier of the family. He was in-
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ducted into the National Army May 24, 1918, and was in the service for ten months, as a private, in infantry at Camp Nichols, New Orleans, and Camp Logan, Texas, with the Forty-third infantry. He received an hon- orable discharge from the service March 15, 1919.
Mr. Sechrest is a Democrat, and a member of the Christian church.
Orlando V. Slaughter, a well known and successful farmer and dairy- man, who is also engaged in breeding Jersey cattle in Washington town- ship, is a native of Jackson County and a descendant of one of the hon- ored pioneer families of this county. Mr. Slaughter was born in Wash- ington township, Aug. 9, 1854, and is a son of E. F. and Amanda (Daven- port) Slaughter.
Orlando V. Slaughter is the eldest of six children born to his par- ents, the others being as follows: William, Portland, Ore .; Stephen D., Kansas City, Mo .; Franklin, Portland, Ore .; Ida, married Dr. Swaney, a physician of Kansas City ; and Ernest E., Leoti, Kan.
E. F. Slaughter, father of Orlando V., was born in Washington County, Tenn. and in early life the family moved to Kentucky. In 1852, E. F. Slaughter came to Jackson County, Mo., locating at Independence. He was married there and later settled in Washington township, Jackson County, where he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising throughout his life. He died Oct. 2, 1902, at the age of 78 years. Amanda (Davenport) Slaughter was a native of Madison County, Ky., born in 1831 and died in Jackson County in 1919.
Orlando V. Slaughter was reared on his father's farm in Jackson County and attended the district school. Later he was a student at the University of Missouri at Columbia for two years. Like many others in this section, the father lost heavily during the Civil War and at the close of that conflict was practically penniless and young Slaughter justly thought that he owed his first duty to his parents and for a number of years after the war he remained at home and assisted his parents and also worked as a farm laborer in the neighborhood. In 1884, he purchased a farm from the James West estate, which was located where Raytown now stands. Thirteen years later he sold that place and bought his present farm in Washington township. He has a well improved place which is well equipped with a special view of carrying on dairying by the most modern approved methods. His dairy barn is calculated to accommodate about 30 head of milch cows. He sells the product of his dairy, which consists of cream, in Kansas City. It is hauled to the city by auto trucks. In addition to equipping his place for the dairy business, Mr. Slaughter
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has made other extensive improvements and has one of the most modern farm p'ants in Jackson County, where he also carries on general farming.
Nov. 2, 1882, Orlando V. Slaughter was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Havron, a native of Bedford County, Ind. She is a daughter of John N. and Mary L. (Miller) Havron, the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of Lawrence County, Ind. and early settlers in Jackson County, coming here in 1868. To Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter have been born eight children as follows: Maj. Homer H., a graduate of the West Point Military Academy, has been in the United States army for the past ten years and during the World War served in Russia as staff officer of the Intelligence Department and is now doing service in Siberia; William, resides at home with his father; John M., county agent for Atchison County, Mo .; Seth W., now in the employ of the government at Waukegon, Ill., as a camp pastor at Great Lakes training camp, also minister of the Christian church at Waukegon, Ill .; Minor M., enlisted in the United States army in 1917 and after serving through the World War was discharged, Aug. 2, 1919, and is now a student of mechanical engineering in the Mis- souri State University at Columbia; Ruth, a student in the State Uni- versity at Columbia; Stephen, residing at home; and Eunice, at home.
Mr. Slaughter is a Democrat and a member of the Christian church. He is one of Jackson County's substantial citizens and is public spirited and progressive.
Frank G. Lightfoot, although a native of Kentucky, he has been a resident of Missouri since childhood and for the past 20 years has been successfully identified with the agricultural interests of Jackson County. Mr. Lightfoot now owns and operates 100 acres of valuable land in Van Buren township. His place is well improved and located on the Rock road which also enhances its value and gives him accessibility to the markets at all seasons. He was born in Pendleton County, Ky., June 28, 1872, and is a son of John E. and Louisa Colvin Lightfoot, early settlers of Missouri. They settled in Johnson County about 1882.
Frank G. Lightfoot was reared on the farm in Johnson County and educated in the district school at Pittsville. He remained at home with his parents until 1899, when he came to Jackson County and rented a farm of 80 acres near Lone Jack in Van Buren township. Here he operated rented land for several years and in 1904 bought a farm of 25 acres near Lone Jack. He sold that place in 1910 and purchased his present farm of 100 acres, where he has since been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising.
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Nov. 20, 1898, Mr. Lightfoot was married to Miss Maggie Rowland, a native of Jackson County and a daughter of Buford and Nancy (Yankee) Rowland. A more extensive review of the Rowland family appears else- where in this volume, in connection with a sketch of Luther Rowland, a brother of Mrs. Lightfoot. To Mr. and Mrs. Lightfoot have been born two children, Louise, who resides at home with her parents and one died in infancy.
Mr. Lightfoot is a Democrat and a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is one of Jackson County's well known and highly re- spected citizens and the Lightfoot family stand high in the community.
William H. Pittenger, a Union veteran of the Civil War and an early settler in Jackson County, now deceased, was for many years prominently identified with this section of Missouri. He was a native of Ohio, born in Adams County, Nov. 17, 1835, and died in Jackson County, Jan. 5, 1899.
William H. Pittenger is a son of Wesley and Catherine (Copel) Pitt- enger, who were the parents of seven children, five of whom grew to maturity, as follows: William H., the subject of this sketch; Wilson, Adams County, Ohio; Lizzie, married James A. Gash, Adams County, Ohio; Annie, married A. A. Robertson and is now deceased; and Jane, married R. E. Pittenger and is also deceased. William H. Pittenger's father was also a native of Adams County, Ohio, born in 1818, and his father was a native of Maryland and a pioneer of Adams County, Ohio. Catherine Copel Pittenger was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1811.
William H. Pittenger, the subject of this sketch, was educated in North Liberty Academy in Adams County, Ohio, and in early manhood taught school for four years in his native county. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in 1861, becoming a member of Company I, 39th Ohio Infantry. In the course of his early military career he was pro- moted first to corporal, then sergeant, commissary sergeant, second lieu- tenant, first lieutenant and captain, and was serving in the latter capacity when the Civil War closed. During the early part of his experience in the army, his command operated in northern Missouri. Feb. 22, 1862, he was transferred to St. Louis, where the Union organization was being car- ried out preparatory to Island No. 10 campaign and thus began his service farther south. He took part in a number of battles of importance as well as a countless number of minor engagements although he was never wounded. He was at the battle of Platte City, Lexington and New Madrid ; he was with the troops that went to Fort Pillow with the Union fleet; he was at the battle of Pittsburgh Landing, Corinth and Iuka and was
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with Grant at the siege of Vicksburg. He then returned to Jackson, Tenn. and took part in the battle of Parker's Cross Roads and did guard duty at Memphis, Tenn. He was with Sherman on his march through Georgia and also took part in the siege of Atlanta and was there when that city fell. He was with the Federal troops that pursued General Hood's army as far as the Tennessee River, after which he returned to the Atlanta campaign. After the surrender of Lee, he marched with his troops to Washington, D. C. and took part in the Grand Review. Capt. Pittenger kept a daily record of his doings and experiences throughout the Civil War, which contains many entries of interest at the present day. This record shows that he marched over 17,000 miles while in the service. He served for a time on General Fuller's staff and altogether has a remark- able military career to his credit. After the close of the war he returned to Ohio and the following year. In April, 1866, he came to Jackson County with his wife. In 1867, he purchased a farm of 125 acres in Wash- ington township where he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising during the remainder of his life. He took a prominent part in public affairs in Jackson County and was active in the ranks of the Re- publican party, although he never aspired to hold public office. He was a member of the Republican Central Committee for 17 years and for a number of years was chairman of the Washington Township Committee. He was a great friend of the public school system and did much to promote good schools in the community. He was a prominent member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
May 3, 1866, William H. Pittenger was united in marriage with Miss Maria Louisa Dryden, a native of Ohio. She was born in Adams County, Feb. 28, 1844, and is a daughter of Thos. G. and Elizabeth (Ellis) Dryden, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Ohio. The Drydens are an old American family and members of this family have served in all the wars in which this country has been engaged since 1776. Thomas G. Dryden was born in 1813 and died at Lees Summit, Mo., in 1904.
To William H. and Maria Louisa (Dryden) Pittenger were born the following children: Effie May, married James E. Burton of Kansas City, Mo. and they have two children, Ralph and Grace; Thomas, deceased; Arthur, a concrete construction contractor, Kansas City, Mo .; Nora A., married W. T. Palmer, Hickman Mill, Mo., and she has two children, the eldest, Earl, having served in the navy during the World War; Edward, deceased; Ira, resides on the home place with his mother; and Homer, a government employee at Washington, D. C.
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Mrs. Pittenger and her son Ira operate the home farm which consists of 125 acres of valuable Jackson County land and here they carry on gen- eral farming and stock raising, and rank among Jackson County's most successful citizens. The Pittenger family are members of the Christian church.
Charles D. Carson, a well known and successful undertaker of Inde- pendence, Mo., has been identified with the interests of Jackson County for 20 years. Mr. Carson is a native of Canada, born Feb. 12, 1865. He is the son of Rev. Dixon and Mary Ann Carson. The Carson family came to Missouri in 1867, and settled on a farm near St. Joseph and two years later moved to Marshall County, Kan., where the parents spent the re- mainder of their lives. The father died July 29, 1874, and the mother departed this life in August of the same year. Their remains are buried at Marysville, Kan.
Rev. Dixon and Mary Ann Carson were the parents of the following children: John, died at Waterville, Kan. in 1880 at the age of 40 years; Mrs. Margaret Transue, 201 South Pendleton St., Independence; Mrs. Priscilla Cottrell died at Marysville, Kan .; Mrs. Dorcas Hutchinson died at Beatty, Kan .; Mrs. Letta Dewey was the wife of Sanford W. Dewey, a nephew of Admiral George Dewey, died at Clyde, Kan .; Charles D., the subject of this sketch; Ada Carson, who has been in the employ of the Western Union Telegraph Company, as a telegraph operator for 30 years, resides at Liberal, Kan .; George W., who has been in the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad as station agent and telegraph operator for 35 years, resides at Salina, Kan.
Charles D. Carson received his early education in the public schools of Clay County, Kan. and in early boyhood worked as a farm laborer. After having saved $150 out of his meager earnings, he was taken sick with typhoid fever, which necessitated the expenditure of all his savings. In 1885 he attended the Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kan. and for 15 years following 1887, he was engaged in teaching in the public schools of Kansas. In 1900 he came to Jackson County and after taking a course in the Myers School of Embalming, he engaged in the undertaking business in Independence. His business venture was a suc- cess from the start and he is recognized as one of the leading undertakers of this section. His place of business is located at the corner of Lexing- ton and Union streets.
Mr. Carson was united in marriage Dec. 5, 1890 with Miss Emily L. Curtis of Clay Center, Kan. She was born at Clay Center, Kan. and was
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reared and educated there. She is a daughter of Frank A. and Louisa (Hall) Curtis. The father died at Clay Center, in April, 1911, and the mother now resides in Independence. To Mr. and Mrs. Carson have been born the following children: Dorcas, married Hugo O. Kepley, Independ- ence; Violet E., married John Earbach, Newark, N. J .; George C., who is assisting his father, married Flo Ratcliff and resides in Independence ; Minnie E., married Noble Griffin, who is a veteran of the World War; Charles D., Jr., a student in the Independence High School. The follow- ing are the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Carson: Dixon Kepley, Ed- mond Carson Kepley, Violet Emily Kepley, Kenneth Kepley and Floyd Curtiss Carson.
Since locating in Jackson County, Mr. Carson has attended strictly to business, which together with his courteous manner and obliging methods has made his career a successful one.
Harrison T. Welch, deputy county clerk of Jackson County, was born April 23, 1877 and is a son of Warren W. Welch whose wife was Eliza- beth Harris prior to her marriage. The only other child of Warren W. Welch was Isaac P. Welch deceased. He married Carrie Gordon of Oak Grove, Mo., where she now resides. .
Warren W. Welch was a son of Simeon Welch, a pioneer of the eastern part of Jackson County. Warren W. Welch served in the Civil War with the Confederate forces under General Price in General Marmaduke's divi- sion and was a private in General Shelby's brigade. While he was away fighting for the Confederacy, Federal soldiers took his mother and five children away from the home after burning and looting it, the family escaping with only the clothing which they wore, and took them south- ward. Later some of their friends espied the family on an island in the . Arkansas River, rescued them and cared for them until Simeon Welch provided a home for them. After the war Simeon Welch returned to Jackson County, but not long afterward he sold his farm and moved to Arkansas, both he and his wife ending their days on a place about 50 miles west of Fayetteville.
Harrison T. Welch was educated in the public schools and followed the real estate business in Independence and Kansas City prior to his ap- pointment as deputy county clerk. He was married to Dessa D. David- . son, of Kingston, Mo., a daughter of James and Amanda Davidson, now residing in Independence. Mr. and Mrs. Welch have two children: Covene Thelma and Helena Caro'ine. The first wife of Mr. Welch was Sallie May Brizendine, who died in 1899, one month after the marriage.
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William Lane, retired veteran of the Civil War, former merchant, resides on his fine farm of 87.5 acres, in Brooking township. He was born in Madison County, Ky., Jan. 26, 1839, and is a son of Fielding Har- rison and Elizabeth (Larrimore) Lane, who were born, reared and mar- ried in Kentucky. In 1839 they drove to Jackson County in an ox-cart, ac- companied by two horses and two bulldogs, and Silas and William Lane, the latter then an infant. The father settled in a log cabin belonging to Reuben Markaby, entered 80 acres of government land, and purchased other farm land, totaling over 700 acres. This land was at that time cov- ered with a heavy growth of timber, and it proved to be a tremendous job to clear it of the timber growth and break the ground for planting after burning the undergrowth and stumps. However, F. H. Lane came from a race of pioneers who had being doing identical tasks for genera- tions, and it was the regular procedure for the new comers to settle on timber land, thus insuring them a plentiful supply of water, and wood from which to obtain fuel and lumber with which to build fences and buildings. In his boyhood days, William Lane rolled walnut logs, split them into rails and burned timber which at that time was useless. He recalls burning huge logs which today would bring from $75 to $100 each. The children born to Fielding H. and Elizabeth Lane were: Silas, de- ceased; William, of this review; Mary, Philip, James, deceased; Sallie who resides on the old home place; and John, deceased.
William Lane of this review enlisted in 1861, in Raines Brigade, Col. Ross' Regiment of Cavalry, Confederate army and served for nearly two years. He became ill at Boston Mountains and went to Texas. He fought at the battle of Lexington and took part in many minor engagements. He fought at Sugar Creek Point, Ark. He remained in Texas for six months in the effort to regain his health and during the greater part of this time he was speechless. He returned home very weak and run down but after six months nursing and rest he recovered.
For 26 years after their marriage in 1867 Mr. and Mrs. Lane lived in Clay County. They spent 13 years on the farm and then lived for 13 years at Liberty where they removed for the purpose of educating their children. Mr. and Mrs. Lane returned to Jackson County in 1893 and in 1895 they built their beautiful home.
William Lane was married in 1867 to Frances Pogue who was born in Jessamine County, Ky., in 1845 and is the daughter of Samuel and Emily (Howard) Pogue, natives of Kentucky who settled at Liberty, Clay
WILLIAM LANE AND WIFE.
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County, Mo. in 1857. Mrs. Lane taught school in Clay and Jackson counties prior to her marriage.
The children born to William and Frances Lane are as follow: Lester died at the age of 19 years; Dr. Harry Lane, a practicing physician in Kansas City ; Mrs. Ozella Pitcher, residing on the Lane farm; Mrs. Eliza- beth Cassell, living on the Robinson farm; Lora L., at home with her par- ents ; Lowry R., who is living on part of his father's farm. Ralph Field- ing Lane, a son of Dr. Lane, served in the aviation corps of the National army for one year. He was married Oct. 15, 1919 to Miss Bera Bray, of Kansas City. Mrs. Cassell has one daughter, Elizabeth Frances Cassell.
Mr. Lane is a Democrat and Mrs. Lane is a member of the Christian church.
Roy D. Hornbuckle, a well known citizen and successful farmer and stockman, who is operating the Hornbuckle farm of 371 acres with his brother, Robert C., in Washington township, is a native of Jackson County. He was born on a farm within the present city limits of Kansas City, near what is now the corner of 58th street and Prospect avenue, Nov. 9, 1875. He is a son of William D. and Minerva (Canine) Hornbuckle and was the eldest of four chilren born to them, the others being as follows: Robert C., who is operating the Hornbuckle place with Roy D .; Nannie B., resides in Kansas City with her parents; and William R., Kansas City, Mo.
William D. Hornbuckle was born in Callaway County, Mo., May 18, 1842, a son of William R. and Amanda (Davis) Hornbuckle, natives of Virginia and early settlers in Missouri. During the Civil War William D. Hornbuckle was engaged in freighting on the Santa Fe trail. He came to Jackson County with his parents in 1849. Later he bought a farm of 120 acres, which is now a part of Kansas City, Mo., and for 25 years he was actively engaged in farming and stock raising. He is now living re- tired in Kansas City. He is one of the well known early settlers of Jack- son County. He is a member of the time honored Masonic lodge and has always been a Democrat. He holds membership in the Baptist church. He purchased the farm which is now being operated by his sons, Roy D. and Robert C., in 1908.
Roy D. Hornbuckle received his education in the public schools of Kan- sas City and after graduating from the Westport High School, engaged in farming and stock raising in which he and his brother are meeting with unqualified success.
Sept. 26, 1912, Roy D. Hornbuckle was united in marriage with Miss Myra Colgan, a native of Jackson County, Mo., and a daughter of Roch-
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ester Colgan, a well known citizen of this county. Mrs. Hornbuckle was born on a farm just north of where she now resides.
Roy D. Hornbuckle is a Democrat and he and his wife are members of the Baptist church. The Hornbuckle brothers rank high in the com- munity, and are known for their enterprise, progressiveness and integrity.
The Independence Stove and Foundry Company, Independence, Mo., was placed in operation originally as a general jobbing foundry by William Crick in 1892, and was located one block east of its present site. Ten years later the concern was incorporated on November, 1902, by William Crick and others. The officers at the time of incorporation were as follow: William Crick, president; Thomas Crick, vice-president; J. W. Luff, secre- tary and treasurer. These gentlemen are the present directors of the company which has a capital stock of $12,000. However, the magnitude of the business at the present time and the material carried on hand far exceeds in value the amount of the capital stock of the company. The foundry occupies one block of space with a building 80 x 140 feet, located one block east of the Missouri Pacific depot on the main line of the railroad.
This firm manufactures stoves and furnaces and ships the product of the plant to many points in the West and South. The furnaces manu- factured in this plant find a ready and ever increasing market and the manufactured material is distributed through the medium of jobbers. The foundry company owns its own patterns and makes stoves and fur- naces for the jobbers as desired under the jobbers own name. The best grade of pig iron is used in the manufacture of the stoves and furnaces, and 125 men are employed, including 40 iron molders. The patterns are kept in a fireproof vault, 70 x 80 feet in dimension, and are made of aluminum. The product of this establishment are manufactured entirely on the place excepting the urns and rings. The welding is done by the electric process, the concern owning and operating its own electric plant.
The Independence Foundry and Stove Company has no equal in Kan- sas City or the West and it enjoys the same shipping facilities as Kansas City concerns. The products of this foundry are Oak stoves in all sizes, hot blast heaters, Cannon stoves, Box stoves, Ideal Laundry stoves and ranges. Perhaps the finest furnaces on the market today are manufac- tured here as is evidenced by the demands of eastern jobbers, in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other eastern states.
As manufacturers, the Crick Brothers have taken front rank among the business interests and industries of Independence. Progressive in their tendencies, enterprising to a high degree, they have installed in their
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