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DR. JOHN PERRIE,
P. O. Odessa. Is the son of John Perrie, who moved to this county in 1845, and settled at Lexington. Dr. Perrie was born in Maryland, in 1840, and came to Lexington with his parents. He first taught in the Masonic college in Lexington, then studied medicine with Dr. John Bull, of Lexington, and graduated at the St. Louis medical college in 1868, since which time he has been practicing in this county. In 1866 he was married to Miss Mollie Keith, daughter of Dr. Jas. M. Keith, of this county. He is now settled at Mt. Hope, in Sniabar township, and is doing a good practice. Previous to studying medicine he graduated at Jones' commer- cial college in St. Louis. He has three children living: Eddie, Claud and Bettie Bell. During the war Dr. Perrie served as hospital steward, in Price's army. He served until the close of the war and surrendered in Louisiana.
STERLING POWERS,
P. O. Odessa. Was born July 5, 1832, in Kenton county, Ky., and moved to Missouri in 1852. He is the son of Richard C. and Judah Powers. His father came to Kentucky from Richmond, Virginia, and his mother was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky. On the 20th of June, 1858, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Cox, daughter of Joseph Cox, of this county. Mr. Powers owns 232 acres of prairie land, and by his energy and sagacity has made himself a comfortable home. He has two sons living: Thomas and Charles.
ALFRED FERGUSON,
P. O. Bates City. Was born in 1806 in Culpepper county, Virginia. In 1827 he moved to Ohio, and in 1867 to this county. He married Miss Peterson, who came from Virginia to Ohio, in 1818. He has six children living: Jonas T., Frank, Henry, Jacob, Alpheus and Elizabeth.
JACOB A. LYONS,
P. O. Bates City. Was born in 1835, in Carroll county, Virginia. In 1866 he moved to this county, and in 1868 was married to Miss Mar- tha A. Adams, step-daughter of Wm. Harris. They have six children living: Andrew J., Mary C., Noah B., Lulu M., Wm. O. and Ora E. Mr. Lyons has twelve stands of Italian bees. They have done but little during the present year (1881), but in ordinary seasons yield from 100 to 125 pounds of honey per hive.
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T. J. MIDDLETON,
P. O. Bates City. Was born in the state of Ohio, Green county, in the year 1827. In March, 1852, he was married to Miss Nancy E. Keiter, by whom he had four children: John W., Mary A., Susan M. and Frederick K. His wife dying, he was again married, in September, 1864, to Miss · Hannah L. Stephens, by whom he had eight children: Annie J., Chas. T. Alfred S., Olivia T., Louisa M., Thomas P., James W. and Frank. Mr. Middleton's wheat crop last year (1880), averaged 33} bushels per acre.
ALEXANDER WILKINSON,
P. O. Bates City. Was born in Carroll county, Virginia, and is the son of James and Mary B. Wilkinson. His mother's maiden name was Lyon. In 1854 he came to Missouri and married Miss Elizabeth F. Wolsenbar- ger. They have six children: Mary B., John C., Wm. F., Dianna L., Joseph M. and James M. His business is farming and stock raising, in partnersnip with his brother, John W. Wilkinson.
J. TWOGOOD.
P. O. Bates City, Mo .; born in the state of New York in 1850; he emi- grated to the state of California, and from thence came to this county in 1873. In 1874 he was married to Miss Smales, of this county, and has one child living, a daughter, Estelle.
F. L. RAMSEY,
P. O. Odessa, Mo .; son of Samuel B. Ramsey; was born in Johnson county, Mo., in 1836, and has now resided in this county for the last twelve years. In 1868 he was married to Miss Mary E. McChesney, and has four children: Walter M., Arthur Eugene, Thomas Bracken and Lyle G. In 1861 he joined the confederate army, and served to the close, in 1865. He was captured at Vicksburg but was afterwards exchanged, and rejoined the army. Mr. Ramsey is a successful farmer, and stands fair in this county as an honest, industrious man.
J. A. WHITSETT,
P. O. Odessa, Mo .; was born in the year 1828, in Lafayette county, and is the son of J. S. Whitsett, who came to this state from Kentucky at a very early day. In 1864 he married Miss Mary C. Powell, of Jackson county, Mo., and has one child, James A. Whitsett. Mr. Whitsett is a large and successful farmer, which vocation he has pursued all his life. He is a good citizen, and a reliable, upright man.
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WILLIAM HARRIS,
P. O. Chapel Hill, Mo .; was born April 12th, 1827, in Sumner county, Tennessee. In November, 1828, he came with his parents to Missouri, and settled in this county, one mile west of Chapel Hill, where he was . raised and educated, and has passed most of his life. Soon after he was grown he married Miss Mary E. Joyner, and settled upon the farm on which he now lives. They have five children: Amanda Jane, Josiah Frank- lin, Wm. Isaac, Judah Cathrine, and Sarah, all educated at Chapel Hill. Mr. Harris has farmed all his life, and is a steady, honest and respected citizen.
S. L. CHEATHAM,
P. O. Bates City, Mo .; was born in Charlotte county, Virginia, and came to Benton county, in this state in 1842. From there he moved to Pettis county, and from thence to this county in 1866. In 1851 he married Miss Mary S. Parsons, by whom he has ten children living: Sarah, Emma, Susan, Ada, Alice, Nancy, Naomi, Joseph, James and William. Sarah is now Mrs. Bates, and Emma is now Mrs. Campbell. Mr. Cheatham has devoted his whole attention to farming, to which he was raised. He has succeeded well, and has now a first-class farm. He is an honest, sterling and upright citizen.
DR. H. H. DEAN,
P. O. Chapel Hill, Mo .; was born in 1827 in Carroll county, Virginia, and came to this state in 1866, settling at Chapel Hill, in this county, where he has lived ever since. In 1858 he was married to Miss Susan Wilkinson, by whom he has had six children: Nannie B., J. Henry, John E., Elkanah B. and Tilden T .; Abner E. died in 1876. His wife dying, he re-married in 1877, to Miss Lena A. South, and by this union has two children: Moses S. and Joseph A. He belongs to the Botanic School of Medicine, and has a large and successful practice. In partner- ship with his nephews, H. H. & Taylor Dean, he has a store of genera merchandise, at Chapel Hill, and they have a large business.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP. THOMAS M. SMALL.
Mr. Small was born in Mason county, Kentucky, in 1814. At the age of fifteen he went with his parents to St. Louis county, and settled on a farm. In 1845 he came to Lafayette county, and first settled in Lexing- ton, where he was engaged for two or three years in operating a saw-mill.
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He subsequently moved to a farm in Washington township, where he has since resided, engaged in its cultivation. January 7, 1843, he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Barnes, of Mason county, Kentucky; they have four children: Mrs. Mattie Mckinney, Henry F., Nelson R. and Waller M. Mr. Small is a member of the Christian church. Post-office, Lexington.
WILLIAM L. SMITH.
The subject of the following sketch is a native of Bourbon county, Kentucky, and at the age of six years came with his parents to Lafayette county, where he has resided ever since, engaged in farming since arriving at his majority. April 18th, 1867, he married Miss Mary, daughter of John Young, and grand-daughter of Col. James Young, of Lafayette county. They have five children living: James Y., George R., Stod- dard F., Upton B. and William. Mr. Smith is a member of the Christian church, and Mrs. Smith of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. In 1862 Mr. S. enlisted in the confederate service, Capt. Wither's company, Col. Elliott's regiment. He served four months and was in the battle of Lexington. He has a good record as a soldier, and stands high in the esteem of his fellows. Post-office, Mayview.
PETER TIEFEL.
Mr. Tiefel was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1828, where he lived until 1847, when he came with his parents to the United States, and settled in Ohio. He remained there until November, 1865, when he removed to Lafayette county, where he now lives, engaged in farming. Mr. Tiefel was united in marriage to Miss Barbara Smith, of Ohio, by whom he has eight children. Is a member of the Lutheran church. He is a fit repre- sentative of that class of Germans who are noted for industry and econ- omy, and by continuous application of these two qualities he has been eminently successful in business, securing for himself a fine farm of 320 acres and a comfortable home for his family. Postoffice, Mayview.
J. M. WITHERS,
farmer and stockraiser; postoffice Mayview. Born in Jessamine county, Ky., March 3, 1827. His parents, Peter and Evaline Withers, were from Virginia. At the age of 12 he left Kentucky and went to Bloomington, Ills., where he remained for a few years. At the age of 18 he enlisted for service in the Mexican war, entering Co. B, 4th Ills. regulars. Shortly after enlisting he was elected first lieutenant of the company, In this lat- ter capacity he served one year, participating in the battles of Vera Cruz and Cerro Gordo. In 1849 he was married to Miss Mary Drysdale, of his native county, Kentucky. They have six children-Wm. P., Mrs. Eva
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Worthington, Matilda, Sallie, Washington J. and Jessamine L. Mr. Withers came to Missouri and settled in this county, Washington town- ship, in 1851. Was engaged in freighting across the plains for several years. At the breaking out of the civil war he was in command of an independent company, which entered the state service, C. S. A., Gen. Raines' division. They were engaged in the battles of Carthage, Wil- son's Creek, Drywood and Lexington. Capt. Withers was captured at Springfield and taken to St. Louis, thence to Alton, where he was detained for eight months and then paroled. His company was disbanded in 1862. Mr. W. is an active and consistent member of the Baptist church, and a man honored and respected by all.
ELI ADAMS.
Mr. Adams, son of Jacob and Nancy Adams, is a native of Claiborn county, Tenn .; born June 12, 1817. Was reared and educated there. In 1836 he moved, with his parents, to Missouri, and settled in Lafayette county, where has since resided, engaged in farming. Oct. 28, 1841, he married Miss Jane Powell, of Lafayette county, Mo. Thirteen children were born to them, ten now living. In 1840 he was elected constable of Sniabar township. Served two years. Postoffice, Lexington.
COL. J. S. WHITE,
farmer and stockraiser; postoffice Mayview. Is a native of Mason Co., Ky., born Jan. 27, 1838. Came to Missouri in 1857, and settled in Ray county. In 1861, Sept. 23, he enlisted in the federal service, 16th Ky. Inf. Engaged in the battle of Joy Mountain and Sherman's campaign against Atlanta. , He enlisted as a private, but as his reward for gallant and meritorious conduct he gradually rose, step by step, until he was finally mustered out, May 15, 1865, as lieutenant-colonel. During the war he was wounded three times. In 1872, Feb. 22, he was united in mar- riage to Mrs. Mary F. Johnson, of Ray county, by whom he has one child, his wife having three by her first husband. In same year, 1872, Mr. White moved to this county and located in Washington township, where he still resides, engaged in the cultivation of a fine farm.
ARTHUR BROWN,
of the firm of Arthur Brown & Co., drugs and groceries, Mayview. Was born in Breckenridge Co., Ky., July 20, 1836. He is the son of Wm. B. C. and Matilda J. Brown, who came to this county in 1844 and settled in Washington township. During the early and greater part of his life he was engaged in farming. From 1873 to 1875 he was located at Indepen- dence, engaged in the drug business. In the latter year he came to May- EE
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view and engaged in the same business, entering the firm of which he is now a member. The firm have a large and good class of customers, to whom they are courteous and attentive. The business and social qualities of Mr. B. are first class in every respect. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted in the confederate army, Capt. Bledsoe's company, Martin's battalion of artillery. He fought in the following battles: Chickamauga, Vicksburg, Corinth, Port Hudson, Pea Ridge and Lexington. Was seriously wounded at the battle of Pea Ridge. Was paroled at Nashville in June, 1865. August 10, 1867, he was married to Miss Henrietta Lee Fulkerson, of this county. They have five children-Henrietta, John F., Mary Lee, Lettie and Chas. R. Mr. Brown has been a resident of this county for over a quarter of acentury, contributing largely towards its improvement.
ISAAC W. WHITSETT,
of the firm of Whitsett & Taylor, general merchandise; P. O. Mayview. Was born in Independence, Jackson county, Missouri, July 13, 1838. Came to this county, with his parents, at an early age. The family set- tled in Washington township, on a farm, where the subject of this sketch passed his youth, cultivating the soil in summer, and his intellect in winter, attending the public school. In 1858, August 19, he was married to Miss Mary J. Talbott, of Lafayette county. They have one child, Gracie. In the summer of 1862 Mr. Whitsett went south for his health. Returning shortly after, he was captured, near Bower's Mill, on Spring river, and held prisoner for a short time, at Independence. He then joined the U. S. army, and was in service thirteen months. He took part in several skirmishes, but fortunately escaped injury. In 1876 he went to Tabo, where he was engaged in business for three years; after which he went to Mayview, and again went into business, entering the firm of which he is now a member. The firm has a good trade, which is gradually and steadily increasing. Mr. Whitsett also devotes a portion of his time to the practice of law. He is a member of the I. O. G. T., and also of the Christian Church.
T. C. WILSON,
of the firm of Wilson & Benning, lumber and hardware; P. O. Mayview. Is a native of Ohio; born in 1843. He is the son of Robert H. and Mary Wilson, who came to this county in 1857, and settled on a farm. Being born and bred a farmer, Mr. Wilson has followed that business during the greater part of his life. In 1879 he came to Mayview, and engaged in the mercantile trade, which he still follows, having, by his enterprise and close attention to business, secured his full share of the public patronage. December 10, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Smarr, of this county, by whom he has four children: Florence, Effie, Pinkie, and one not yet named. Mr. Wilson is a staunch member of the M. E.
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Church, South; active and energetic in public as well as private enter- prises, and a man for whom society has nothing but commendation.
R. M. TAYLOR,
of the firm of Whitsett & Taylor, Mayview, was born in Todd county, Kentucky, in 1838. Here he was raised and educated. Has followed farming during the greater part of his life. December 19, 1867, he was married to Miss Mary Bourne, of Logan county, Kentucky. In 1878 he came to Missouri, and settled on a farm, where he remained until the spring of 1881, when he came to Mayview, and became a partner in the above firm. He has three children, two girls and one boy, named as fol- lows: Gertrude, Fannie, and Samuel F. Mr. Taylor is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of the Christian Church. While living in Todd county, Kentucky, his fellow citizens gave evidence of their confidence in his ability and integrity, by electing him to offices of trust for several terms ..
THOMAS P. PAXTON,
grain and flour-dealer, P. O. Mayview. The subject of this sketch was born in Rockbridge county, Virginia, in 1850. He is the son of Wil- liam and Sarah Paxton. Was educated at Washington, Lee University. Since his graduation he has been engaged in the drug business, until within the last few years. In 1873 he came to Missouri, and settled in Warrensburg, where he resided until the year 1880, when he moved to Mayview, and engaged in the grain business. He handles large quanti- ties of flour and grain, and is a man of business tact and integrity, posses- sing the confidence of all who deal with him. He was married Novem- ber 15, 1877, to Miss Lulu Kerdolph, of Lexington Missouri, by whom he has one child, Daisy. Mr. Paxton is a member of the A. F. & A. M.
JOHN P. HERR,
carpenter, postoffice, Mayview. Is a native of Washington county, Mary- land; born April 6, 1818. At the age of 16 years he learned the carpen- ter's trade, which he has followed for over 30 years. He came to Mis- souri in 1836, locating in Franklin county, where he remained for one year, and then moved to Lexington, where he resided for 26 years, work- ing at his trade. He then moved to the present site of Mayview, and in company with George Houx, laid out the town. Its growth and present prosperity is due to the energy and enterprise of John P. Herr and others like him. · Mr. Herr is a member of the I. O. G. T., and also of the Chris- tian church. His grandfather was a soldier of the revolution and his father of the war of 1812.
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M. A. HAYDEN,
merchant; postoffice, Mayview. Was born in Boone county, Mo., where he was raised and educated. Has been engaged in farming principally, during the greater part of his life. In 1861, he enlisted in the confederate army, in Col. Cordle's regiment, Moulton's brigade. Was mustered out in June, 1865, near Hempstead, Texas. In same year, he came to this county, and engaged in farming, until the spring of 1879, when he moved to Mayview, and engaged in the mercantile trade. In 1868, he was mar- ried to Miss Eliza Proctor, of Lafayette county. They have one child living: James. His wife dying in July, 1873, he again married Miss Mary E. Wheatly, of this county. The nuptials were celebrated Dec. 19, 1876. Mr. Wheatly is a member of the Christian church, in good standing. His parents, Abner and Amanda Hayden, came to Missouri in an early day. His father is now the proprietor of a livery and feed stable in Mayview. Mr. Hayden has a good trade and is a genial, wholesouled gentleman.
HENRY C. EWING,
farmer and stockraiser; postoffice, Mayview. Was born June 22, 1838, in Lafayette county. Is the son Chatham S. and Mary B. Ewing. Educa- ted at Chapel Hill College, in this county. Was married Dec. 8, 1874, to Miss Belle J. Harrelson, of this county. They have one child: Chatham M. Mr. Ewing, during the greater part of his life, has given his atten- tion almost entirely to the occupation of farming. That he has made a success of it is fully evidenced by the appearance of his fine farm, situated one and a half miles southwest of Mayview. He is a member of the Grange, and also a ruling elder of the Mt. Hebron church.
THOMAS T. PUCKETT,
firm of R. Puckett & Son, merchants; postoffice, Mayview. Is the son of R. and Barbara Puckett, and was born in Shelby county, Ky., Sept. 21, 1846. His family came to Missouri and settled in Lexington, in 1850. He was educated at the Masonic College of said city. In 1867, Oct. 22d, he was united in marriage to Miss S. B. Wilson, of Frankfort, Ky., by whom he has seven children: Wilford, Oscar, Hugh, Forrest, Virgil, Lena and Abbie. In 1869, he and his father went to Mayview and established the firm of R. Puckett & Son, general merchandising. They have a good run of custom and their business is gradually and steadily growing. Mr. Puckett was with Gen. Price in his last raid through the state. He was engaged in the battles of Westport, Mine Creek and Newtonia. Was captured at Gilflap's Ferry, taken to Rock Island, Ills., where he was imprisoned for seven months. He is a leading member of the Christian church and stands high in the community, as an honorable Christian man.
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HON. C. L. EWING,
farmer, Mayview post office., son of Thompson M. and Mary Ewing, was born in Todd county, Ky., May 10, 1827; was educated at Princeton, Ky., and Lebanon, Tenn. In 1844 he came to this state and county, where he continued to reside till date engaged in farming. In June of 1846 he enlisted to serve in the Mexican war, in Col. John J. Hardin's regiment, Capt. James D. Morgan's company, raised in Quincy, Ill. He was engaged in the battle of Buena Vista and honorably discharged in June of the following year. In 1851, Dec. 16th, he was married to Miss Nellie A. Ewing, of Lafayette county, They have had four children, two of whom are living; Mary S. and Charles L., Jr. In 1861 he enlisted in the M. S. G., Neightman's brigade. Entered the service as first lieutenant. Participated in the battles of Carthage, Wilson's Creek and Lexington. Was mustered out in December of same year at Osceola, Mo. In 1876 the democrats of the western district of Lafayette county, honored him by nominating and electing him to a seat in the house of representatives. He served as chairman of the committee on roads and highways and also as a member of the committee on internal improvements. As a member he carried weight and influence, and acquitted himself in a manner which gave evidence that his constituency had made no mistake when they placed their confidence in him. Mr. Ewing is an active and consistent member of the Presbyterian church.
REV. JOHN ALBERT PRATHER,
pastor of C. P. church, P. O. Odessa. Son of John and Mary Prather, was born in North Carolina, Jan. 24, 1822. In 1840, he came with his mother, three sisters and one brother, to Mo., Clay county. His father died while the family still lived in N. Carolina. He joined the Barnett Presbytery in 1843, as a candidate for the ministry. Was licensed April 12, 1845, and ordained April 5, 1846, by the Platte Presbytery. Mr. Prather spent several years in the northwestern counties of Mo., preach- ing to different congregations. He conducted the first religious service ever held in Maryville, Nodaway county. In the spring of 1860, he came to Lafayette county and located in Washington township, where he now resides, having in charge several of the churches in the neighborhood. He was actively engaged in the ministry during the war. Feb. 14, 18-, he was united in marriage to Miss Tennessee Johnson, of Tenn. Their union is blessed with eight children: Mrs. Cyrus Pettus, Wm. T., Joseph A., Chatham Ewing, Edwin Lee, Nora Johnson, Clarence Alvin, Mary Kavanaugh. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M. Was appointed judge of county court, by Gov. Hardin; then elected for two years, and upon the expiration of the term, was re-elected for a term of four years;
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conclusive evidence.of the confidence of his fellow citizens in his ability and integrity as judge. During his residence of twenty years in the county, as pastor and judge, he has endeared himself in the hearts of his fellows, and rendered himself a most invaluable citizen.
REV. L. F. CLEMENS, .
minister of the C. P. church, Mayview post office. The subject of this brief sketch is a native Missourian, born in Saline county, April 19, 1844. His mother died when he was quite young. His father went to California in 1850 and there he, too, died, thus leaving him an orphan at the tender age of six years. Was raised and partially educated in Johnson county. In 1869 he entered the McGee college in Macon county and there com- pleted his education. He then became a candidate for the ministry before the Lexington Presbytery by which he was licensed and ordained in 1874. He immediately took charge of Mt Hebron church where he still preaches every Sabbath. February 8, 1865, he was married to Mary J. Turner, of Johnson county, by whom he has had six children: Mary Rebecca, Ionia F., Susan L., Hugh M., Lizzie Ewing and Cordelia C. Mr. Clemens is. a member of the A. F. & A. M. and a man eminently fitted to inspire the confidence and esteem of the little flock over whom he presides as pastor.
SAMUEL K. BEALL.
Mr. Beall was born in Montgomery county, Md., where he was raised. He was educated at Rockville Academy, of his native county. Came to Mo., with his parents in the fall of 1850, and settled in Lafayette county, where he has since engaged in farming and stock raising. He is a mem- ber in good standing of the C. P. church. He is the son of Samuel Magruder and Mary Ann Beall, who were both natives of Montgomery Co. Md., and who died in this county at the advanced age, respectively 69 and 77 years. Mr. Beall's postoffice address is Greenton ..
THOMAS J. POWELL.
The subject of this sketch was born in Lafayette county, in 1840. Has been a continuous resident of this county since his birth, obtaining as lib- eral an education in the meantime, as the limited school facilties of the county in that day would permit. At the present time he is actively engaged in farming and stockraising. He was married in 1859, to Miss Dorinda Hatton, of Johnson county. Thirteen children have been born to them, ten of whom are now living. Mr. Powell enlisted in 1862, in the enrolled Mo. milita, under Capt. Summers. He served eighteen months. He is the son of Richard Powell, who was the first settler of Washington township. Is an active member of the Christian church. His P. O. is Lexington.
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