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in which laudable enterprise he should have the co-operation of all who desire to see improvement in the stock of the county.
C. W. LONG,
breeder of Norman horses, P. O. Odessa, is a native of Garrard county, Kentucky, where he was raised and educated. Has been engaged in farming and handling thoroughbred horses all his life. Began breeding Norman stock in McClain county, Illinois. In 1878 he came to Odessa, where he has followed the same business ever since. He now has a five- year-old, iron gray, named Tacheau, bred in McClain county, Illinois, sired by imported Prince Napoleon, dam, Old Isabel, an imported mare. He also has a three-year-old horse, sired same as other, dam, Isabel 2d. Mr. Long, by his enterprise in this line, has done much toward the improvement of the stock in this community, and deserves the commenda- tion of all who delight in fine stock. He has taken premiums on his five- year-old at Indianapolis, Chicago, Farmer's City, Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, Kansas City, Lexington. Mr. L. was married in 1865, to Miss M. J. Pollard, of McClain county, Illinois. They have four children: Leo, Florence, Clara, and Frank Roy. He is a member of I. O. O. F., and also of the Christian church.
J. H. BUMGARNER,
blacksmith, P. O. Odessa. Is a native of this state and county, born in 1855. His father, A. J. Bumgarner, was a blacksmith and came from Virginia to this county in 1850. J. H. learned his trade of his father and spent the greater portion of his life, up to 1879, at Greenton, engaged in its prosecution. In 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Emison, of this county. Two children were born to them: Claude and Annette. In 1879 Mr. B. came to Odessa and entered the firm of Bum- garner & Ryland, as senior member. They are the leading blacksmiths of the town and have a large trade, from the surrounding country. Mr. B. is a member of the A. F. and A. M. and esteemed and respected by all.
A. C. TRACY,
trader and grain-dealer, P. O. Odessa. Is a native of Montgomery county, Ky. When quite young he came to Missouri with his parents and settled in Lafayette county, where he has since resided, with the exception of the time spent in the army, engaged in farming and trading. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate service-Col. Gordon's regiment, Shelby's brigade. Was engaged in the following battles: Westport, Mine Creek, Newtonia, Springfield and several other skirmishes, some of which were quite severe. April 1st, 1865, he was taken prisoner and paroled after
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being detained for 30 days. In December, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary Gibbs, of this county. Their union is blessed with four children, as follows: Robert, Carrie, Kemuel and Bertha. In June, 1878, the family circle was broken by the death of the wife and mother, leaving a sorrow- ing family to mourn her loss. Mr. Tracy came to Odessa in 1879, and engaged in his present occupation. He is a member of the Regular Baptist church. He has an irreproachable record as a soldier and stands high in the esteem of the community in which he resides.
H. B. TUNSTALL,
dry goods, P. O. Odessa. Born in Gallatin county, Ky., in 1849. A the age of 15 he came to this state and county, and engaged as salesman in a dry goods store in Lexington, where he remained for 18 months. He then went to Illinois, where he remained until the year 1866; when he moved to Wellington, and embarked in the mercantile business, which he followed there until 1879. He then came back to this county, and located in Odessa, where he is doing a good business. In 1875, March 5th, he was married to Miss M. L. Ferrell, of this county. They have three children: Katie, Sophia and George. Mr. Tunstall is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of the C. P. church. His parents, J. V. and Z. Tunstall, were born and bred in Kentucky. His mother died in her native state and his father came to Missouri in 1850.
L. C. NICHOLS,
physician and surgeon, P. O. Odessa. Born in Georgetown, Scott county, Ky., May 21st, 1844. Was educated at Georgetown College, and also at Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, of which latter institution he is a graduate. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate service, in the 13th Virginia. He shortly afterwards re-enlisted in the 2d Infantry, Ky. He took part in the following engagements, in all of which he conducted him- self as a brave soldier and an honorable gentleman: Bulls Run, Fort Donelson, Murfreesborough, Chicamauga, Corinth, First siege of Vicks- burg, Baton Rouge, Jackson. Franklin and Nashville. He surrendered near Petersburg, Va. In 1868 he began the practice of his profession at Sparta, Owen County, Ky., where he remained for two years. In 1869 he was united in marriage to Miss Lulu Garnett, of Kentucky, who died 1879, leaving two children with him to mourn her loss. They are named as follows: Harry Garnett and Benjamin Garnett. From Owen county the Dr. went to Shelby county, where he practiced for a year, and then moved to Missouri, locating at Mt. Hope, this county. Here he lived until the year 1878, at which time he went to Odessa, where he is now associated with Dr. Fewel, enjoying a large and lucrative practice. Dr.
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Nichols received seven severe wounds while in the army, in which he served as private until the last year of the war when he was promoted, for gallant conduct, to the post of 1st Lieut. of the 2d Kentucky Battery. Was twice taken prisoner and held at Camp Morton and Johnson's Island. He has a good record as a soldier and is a rising man in his profession.
ROWLAND S. HUGHES,
physician and surgeon, P. O., Odessa. Dr. Hughes is a native of this state and county; born Nov. 29, 1840. He is the son of James H. and Matilda Hughes, who came from Logan county, Kentucky, to this county in 1820. The Dr's early life was passed under the parental roof. In 1861, he enlisted in the confederate army, Graves' regiment, in which he- served for six months. He then re-enlisted in company I, Shelby's brig- ade, 1st Missouri cavalry. While with this command he participated in the battles of Wilson's Creek, Carthage, Lexington, Prairie Grove, and other skirmishes too numerous to mention. In July, 1864, he was taken prisoner and incarcerated in Camp Morton until the close of the war. He was married July 13, 1869, to Miss Mary Solleder, of Platte county, Mo., by whom he has two children: Winnifred Tracy and Josie. In 1872, he graduated from the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, and entered immediately upon the practice of his profession, for which he is eminently fitted. He traveled for a year or two, seeking a good location, practicing in various places for short periods, finally settling in Greenton, this county; became associated with Dr. M. M. Robinson, with whom he remained until the spring of 1881, when he located in Odessa. Although having been there but a comparatively short time, he has succeeded in ingratia- ting himself into the good graces of the citizens of the city and surround- ing country, and already has a good practice, which bids fare to increase largely in the future. Dr. Hughes is a member of the A. F. & A. M.
J. W. PRINCE,
firm of Prince & Wilkening, hardware, Odessa. Was born in Boone county, Mo., Feb. 5, 1848. At an early age he went with his mother (his father being deceased,) to Johnson county, Mo., and settled in Knob Noster. He was married, March 30, 1870, to Miss Alice Ridgeway, of Boone Co. By this union he has one child: Allie B. In 1871, he went to Aullville and engaged in the hardware trade, where he remained until September, 1880, when he moved to Odessa and formed a co-partnership with Mr. Wilkening in the same business. His first wife dying in 1873, he was again united in marriage to Miss Josie B. Downing, of this county. The nuptials were celebrated, Sept. 20, 1875. Mr. Prince is a man of integ- rity and business tact, and the firm of which he is a member, receives its full share of the public patronage.
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JOHN C. COBB,
president of Bank of Odessa, P. O., Odessa. The subject of the follow- ing is a native of this state and county; born March 18, 1843. Is the son of A. F. and Louisa Cobb, who came to this county in 1839. His early life was spent on his father's farm, where he lived until the breaking out of the war. In 1868 he was married to Miss Louisa Hobson, of Jackson, by whom he has two children: Dora Lou, and Harry C. In 1879, he came to Odessa and embarked in the grain trade, which he is still following in connection with his banking business. Mr. Cobb is a man of strict integ- rity and close application to business; honorable in his dealings with his fellow-men. Is a leading member of the C. P. church, of which he is a deacon.
WILLIAM FLETCHER,
lumber dealer, P. O. Odessa. Son of John and Ellen Fletcher; was born in Mason county, Kentucky, in 1813. His parents came to Missouri in 1829, and settled first in Pike county, where they resided until 1835, when they went to Henry county. In 1837 William came to this county and settled about two miles east of Dover, where he and his brother, George, engaged in the manufacture of hemp rope and bagging. In 1845 they had the misfortune to lose their establishment and contents by fire. Wil- liam then went to Waverly and engaged in farming and milling. In the fall of 1879 he came to Odessa and engaged in the lumber business, which has since occupied his attention, and in which, by industry and enterprise, he has succeeded in obtaining a lucrative patronage. In 1832 he was married to Rachel Burroughs, of Pike county, by whom he has three children: Sarah, (Mrs. Warren) Fannie, (Mrs. McCord) and George. Mr. Fletcher is one of the leading business men of the town; enterprising and energetic, possessing qualities which render him an invaluable citizen of any community. He has been identified with the interests of the county for nearly half a century. Owns quite a large property in the county.
M. G. WOOD,
firm of M. G. Wood & Co., general merchandise, P. O. Odessa. Son of Isaac and Mary Wood; was born Dec. 26, 1847, in this State and county; was raised and educated in the county of his birth. Up to the year 1873 he was engaged in farming. In that year he began merchandising, as salesman at Chapel Hill. In September, 1880, he came to Odessa, and established the firm of which he is now the principal member. He is a young man of talent and good management; qualities which have attracted quite a liberal share of the public patronage. Was married September 3,
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1873, to Miss Nannie E. Moore, of Lafayette county. They have three children: Fannie, Ernest H., and Mary A. Mr. Wood is a member, in good standing, of the A. F. & A. M., and also of the C. P. church.
DAVID C. BAGGARLY, JR.,
firm of Varner & Baggarly, milling and wool-carding, P. O. Odessa. Born January 30, 1830, in Fauquier county, Virginia. Is the son of David C. and Catharine R. Baggarly. His early life was spent in his native county, where he was educated, and learned the trade of milling. At the early age of twenty-three, he took charge of a mill, in which capa- city he has been engaged ever since. In 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss S. E. Varner, of this county, by whom he has five children, all living: Blanche, Herbert, Claude, Catharine, and Eugene. In 1873, he migrated to this state and county, and settled at Greenton. He moved from there to Odessa, in 1879, where he, in partnership with Mr. Varner, now owns and operates a mill and wool-carding factory. Mr. B. is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Lodge, esteemed by all of his associates.
W. P. JOHNSON,
dentist, P. O., Odessa. Is a native of Wheeling, West Virginia; was born March 1, 1845. Was educated at Wheeling. October 1, 1861, he enlisted in the Sixth West Virginia infantry, of C. S. A., under Col. Wil- kerson. He enlisted as private, and when mustered out, June 10, 1865, bore the rank of first lieutenant. Engaged in the battles of Laurel Hill, Winchester, Woodstock, Bulltown, and Rumney. He began the practice of dentistry, at Columbus, Indiana, in 1870. He remained here for six years, and then went to Olney, Illinois, where he resided for one year; going from there to Holden, Missouri, continuing his practice. In 1878, he came to Odessa, where he has since resided, engaged in a lucrative practice of his profession. October 14, 1880, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Varner, of this county, a very intelligent and estimable lady. Dr. Johnson is a member of Knights of Pythias, and a whole-souled, genial gentleman.
M. M. ROBINSON, M. D.
Dr. Robinson, a prominent physician and farmer of Lafayette county, is a native of Harrison county, Kentucky, and was born July 5, 1824. He came to Missouri in 1834, with his parents, and settled in Boone county, Obtained his education at the State University, at Columbia, and also graduated from the medical department of the Transylvania University .. In 1848, he came to Lafayette county, where he has since lived, engaged in farming and practicing medicine. April 27, 1848, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary J. Bates, of Lafayette county, by whom he has
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had nine children, four now living. His wife died in 1863, and during the following year he led Miss Mattie A. V. Gibbs, to the marriage altar. By this marriage they have eight children. The doctor is a member of the A. F. & A. M., and also of the M. E. Church, South. Post-office Green- ton.
A. W. STEVENS.
Mr. Stevens was born in Bedford county, Virginia, where he was raised and educated. In 1868, he came to Missouri, and settled in Lafayette county, where he was engaged in farming, until 1879 (with the exception of the time spent in the army), when he moved to Odessa. In 1861, he enlisted in the confederate army, under "Stonewall" Jackson. Served through the entire war. Was wounded three times, and taken prisoner once. Was engaged in the battles of Richmond, Wilderness, Chancel- lorsville, Harper's Ferry, Winchester, Sharpsburg, and Gettysburg. Was with Gen. Lee when he surrendered. Mr. Stevens, was elected a member of the town board of Odessa, in April,, 1880. In 1873, he was married to Miss Carrie Gibbs, of Lafayette county. Two children were born to them, viz: Wade and Lena. Mr. S. is a member of the Christian Church.' Post-office, Odessa.
ELDER W. R. CUNNINGHAM,
P. O. Bates City, Missouri; is a native of the famous Blue Grass Region, Kentucky, where he was born April 14, 1834, in Bourbon county, and where his father was a prominent grazier. At an early age he developed a taste for study, and determined to prepare himself for the legal profes- sion. In 1857 he was appointed assistant U. S. collector, at Olympia, Washington Territory, under Hon. S. Garfield. Under Mr. Garfield's guidance he continued to pursue his legal studies. In 1858 he resigned his position and entered Bethany college, where he became at once prom- inent as a debater in the college literary societies, and himself organized the Delta tau Delta, a Greek literary society. In December, 1860, he left college and began teaching. In 1861, when the Provisional govern- ment of Kentucky was established by the confederate army, he was appointed under Gov. Johnston, revenue commissioner of the state. He was twice wounded, and captured at Buffington Island July, 1863, and held as prisoner at Columbus, Ohio and Fort Delaware, until April, 1864. January 4, 1865, he was married to Miss Rebecca W. James, daughter of Judge Geo. James, of Zanesville, Ohio, by whom he has three children living: Alice, William R., and Lillie C. His wife is a descendant of the Abbotts, of Newburyport, Massachusetts. Her sister married John, son of Geo. Bancroft, the famous historian. From 1864 to 1870, he was engaged in farming in Kentucky and Missouri, and in May, 1870, he entered the Christian ministry, in which he is now engaged.
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THEODORE BATES,
P. O. Bates City, Missouri; was born in Lauscha, by Coburg, Sax Mein- ingen, Germany, July 9, 1814, where he was reared and educated, and first married in 1836. Soon after his marriage, May, 1836, he came 10 this country, landing in Philadelphia. His wife died the next year, 1837. He spent several years in New Jersey, and then moved to Missouri, settling in Gasconade county, where he opened a woodyard on island No. 61, and continued until 1851, farming, trading, and furnishing wood to the steam- boats on the Missouri river. He then moved to Franklin county, and then in 1867 moved to this county, bringing with him over one hundred thousand dollars, which he had made since he reached this country. He settled in Clay township on a fine farm, and began the raising and hand- ling of thoroughbred Short Horn cattle. December 31, 1840, he was married the second time, to Mrs. Nancy Matthews, of Warren county, Missouri, by whom he has eight children. Besides several hundred acres given his married children, he has now 1000 acres in his home farm, and is a clear-headed, public spirited, and sagacious citizen.
CHARLES R. SHAWHAN,
P. O. Bates City, Missouri, was born in 1829, in Bourbon county, Ken- tucky, where he was raised and educated, and where he resided until 1865, when he came to Missouri and settled in Jackson county. He farmed in Jackson until 1871, and then purchased the farm of 260 acres in this county, upon which he has since resided. In 1862 he enlisted under Gen. Morgan, in the C. S. A. He was wounded near Burksville, and was at the battle of Hartville, Tennessee, and was with Morgan in his raid through Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Discharged in June, 1863, on account of wound. He has lost three wives. He married his present wife, Miss Lucy Ann Williams, of Jackson county, Missouri, February 9, 1869, by whom he has one child living, Julia F .; is a member of Christian church.
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DAVID R. MITCHELL,
P. O. Bates City, Missouri; was born and raised in Mason county, Ken- tucky. In 1858, he came to Missouri, and settled in this county. In 1859 he went west, and remained until 1865, then returned, and has resided in this county ever since. He engaged in farming until 1879, when he moved to Bates City, and engaged in hotel keeping, where he now is. In 1861, while in Colorado, he enlisted in Capt. Keith's Company, C. S. A., was taken prisoner in 1862, and held to the end of the war. In 1864 he was married to Miss Sue McCormack, of this county.
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WESLEY H. ZINK,
Post Office Bates City, was born in Bedford county, Penn., coming with his parents when quite young to Illinois, where he lived until 1866. He then came to Missouri and settled in Johnson county and engaged in mer- chandising. From Johnson county he moved to Pettis county, where he engaged in milling at Houstonia. From there in August, 1879, he moved to Bates City, in this county, and engaged in the milling business under the firm of Zink & Brown. In 1880 Brown retired and the firm became the Bates City Milling Company. Mr. Zink was married to Miss Payne Lilly, of Indiana, by whom he has had four children-three of whom are living-James L., Louie and Edward. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M., and is also a member of the I. O. O. F. His wife is a member of the M. E. Church, south. In 1863 he enlisted in the 57th Illi- nois under Gen. Sherman and was in his famous march to the sea, and until the close of the war. Was in the battles of Shiloh, Corinth and many others, was wounded, at Shiloh, where he lost a brother.
W. A. JACKSON,
Post Office Bates City, Mo., is a native Missourian of the firm of C. R. Jackson & Son, and was born in this county. When quite young he went with his parents, C. R. and Caroline Jackson, to Ray county where he was raised and educated. In 1880 he came to Bates City, in this county, and engaged in merchandising. His father moved to Texas and remained there eighteen months and then moved to Kansas City, where their house, C. R. Jackson & son, is located on the corner of Main and Third streets. They also have a house in Camden, Mo., under the management of A. J. Jackson. The subject of this sketch has charge of the house in Bates City.
J. A. HAVENNER,
Post Office, Bates City, Mo. Was born in St. Louis county, Mo., and there raised and educated. In 1873 he came to this county and engaged in farming until 1879, when he moved to Bates City and entered into the drug business under the firm style of Smirl & Havenner. Oct. 5, 1870, he was married to Miss Eliza J. Smirl, of Montgomery county, Missouri, by whom he has six children. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M.
DR. M. W. FLOURNOY,
Post Office Bates City, Mo., was born and raised in this county and edu- cated at William Jewell college, Liberty, Mo. In 1877 he graduated at the St. Louis Medical College, and began the practice of medicine in this county. In 1879 he moved to Bates City, where he is now located and where he has a large practice. He is a member of the Baptist church,
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also of A. F. and A. M. He is the son of Gideon and Sallie Flournoy (nee Owens) who came from Kentucky to this county in 1837. They were married in this county in 1840.
RICHARD H. BENTON,
Post Office Greenton, Mo., was born in Lexington, Ky., about 1842, and at the age of eleven, 1853, came with his parents to this county, and set- tled in Clay township, and he now resides on the farm upon which his father lived before him. His father died in 1873 at the age of seventy- five-he was born and raised in Scott county, Ky. Richard Benton was married Nov, 5, 1874 to Miss Alice Johnson, of this county-and by this union has three children living-Carlton, Hattie and Brenda. In 1861 he joined Capt. Elliott's company in the M. S. G., state service, for six months, and then enlisted under Shelby, C. S. A. Was taken prisoner near Brownsville, Ark., and held 21 months, was exchanged and returned to his command; and was in the battles of Pea Ridge, Lexington, Lone Jack-where he was wounded-Springfield. Mr. Benton is a member of the Christian church.
JOSEPH H. CHRISTY,
Post Office Greenton, Mo., is the son of Bainbridge and Dulcina Christy, and was born in this county, Oct. 18, 1839. He was raised and educated in this county and has lived here all his life. His parents were from Ken- tucky and came to this county in 1837. He has been occupied in farming and stock-raising, and has a fine farm of 440 acres in the Greenton Valley. He was married to Miss Martha Stapp, Oct. 24, 1866-granddaughter of Allen Jennings, who came to this county at an early day. They have four children living-Elnora, Alma S., Lucy H. and Joseph Gilbert. In Aug- ust 1861 he enlisted in Capt. Keith's company, M. S. G. and was wounded at the siege of Lexington, Mo., which disabled him for a year. He then went south and enlisted in Bullard's company, Gordon's regiment, Shel- by's command, C. S, A., and was in the battles of Lexington, Cape Gi- rardeau, Helena, Bayou Metre, Little Rock, Mark's Mills, Poison Springs, Newtonia three times, Westport, etc .- surrendered June 12, 1865 at Shreveport. He is a deacon in the C. P. church, and also a member of the Grange.
W. Y. C. CAMPBELL,
P. O. Bates City, Missouri, is a native of this county, where he was born February 19, 1832; he was also raised and educated in this county, and has lived here all his life, engaged in farming. November 4, 1858, he was married to Miss Martha Gleaves, of this county, and by this union has nine children living. He is the son of Henry and Nancy Campbell, who
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moved from Kentucky to this county in 1820, and settled in Clay town- ship. His father raised a family of twelve children, in this county, and died April 6, 1874, at a very advanced age.
FRANCIS T. THORP,
. P. O. Greenton, Missouri. Was bord in Bedford county, Virginia, Sep- tember 7, 1806, where he was reared and educated. He moved to this county in 1838, and settled in Clay township, where he has ever since resided, engaged in farming. He was married February 2, 1832, to Miss Zerinda G. Price, of Bedford county, Virginia. She died August 8, 1854, leaving three living children: Mrs. Susan E. Beazley, Mrs. Sophia R. Kincaid, and James A. B. He has a splendid farm of 200 acres in the Greenton valley, which is well improved. His father was a soldier of the war of 1812.
WM. S. THORPE,
P. O. Greenton, Missouri, was born in Bedford county, Virginia, Septem- ber 14, 1814, and was there raised and educated. In 1856, he moved to this county, and settled in Clay township, where he has ever since resided, and pursued the avocation of a farmer. On the 19th of December, 1839, he married Miss Mary C. Johnson, of Murray county, Tennessee, by whom he has two living children, Mrs. T. E. Ingram and E. Theodore. He has been a member of the Methodist Church South, for over forty years. He is also a Mason.
JAMES H. HANNAH,
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