Portrait and biographical record of Clay, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, and Linn Counties, Missouri, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, Part 65

Author: Chapman Brothers (Chicago), pub
Publication date: 1893
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman bros.
Number of Pages: 1316

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When our subject entered upon the active duties of life, he commenced dealing in hor-e- and mnles in Columbia. S. C., where he car- ried on that business until the year Isso. The following spring he located in Browning, Linn County, to which place he had come on a visit to his brother. This locality impressed him favor- ably, and he has never seen reason to regret his decision in remaining here. For a while he was book-keeper and manager of a grocery bu-ine -.. He afterward carried on the Adams & Son- cream- ery and mercantile business until in Issy. having bought ont J. II. Biswell & Co., of Browning, he embarked on his own account in general merchan- dising, which occupation he still follows.

In 1852. Mr. Turner wedded Miss Maggie Far- ley, only daughter of Judge W. F. Farley, of Co-

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lumbia, S. C. The following year she was called from this life. March 27. 1888, Mr. Turner mar- ried Miss Payne Clarkson, of Linn County, who is the youngest daughter of A. M. and Sue A. Clark- son, residents of Johnson County, Mo. Mrs. Turner is a Virginian by birth, and to her has been born two sons, Alfred Forrest and Paul B.

Mr. Turner is Secretary and Treasurer of the Browning Fair Association, with which he has been connected for the past four years. He is also the Secretary and was one of the prime movers in the erection of Browning Hall. He is a charter mem- ber of Liun Lodge No. 153, K. P., of which he is at present Master of Finance. Ile also holds membership with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He is a great admirer of the Demo- cratie party and principles, and keeps well posted on the leading international and important politi- cal questions. Hle is one who always makes friends wherever he goes, and respects the rights of other people. In 1892, he was made a delegate to all the State conventions of his party. A man who attends strictly to his own business. he is never- theless glad and willing to do whatever is in his power to promote the welfare of his fellow-citi- zens. He is a candidate for the position of Post- master of Browning, and is supported by a major- ity of the most influential Demoerats in the State, Ilis family move in the best social eireles, and are held in the highest respect in this community.

ENRY FLOYD CROOKSHANKS, who is engaged as a general merchant at Brown- ing, Linn County, is also interested in raising thoroughbred horses. His birth occurred in West Virginia June 5. 1861, he being one of ten children, of whom eight were son -. whose parents are R. D. and Maria ( Miller) Crook- shanks, both natives of West Virginia. The record of these children is as follows: James W .. married, is engaged in farming in this county; JJohn and Andrew, deceased, were next in order of birth: Sam- uel is professor in a commercial school in Tulare County, Cal .: Thomas is located on a ranch in

California; Parker is a prosperous farmer of this county: Henry F. our subject, is next; and Sarah Martha completes the number. The father of these children removed from the State of his birth in 1861, hoping to improve his fortunes in the West, and with that object in mind became a resident of Missouri, where he turned his attention to agricul- tural pursuits.

Henry F. Crookshanks was a lad nine years of age when with his parents he removed to Linn County. Ile worked on the home farm until reach- ing his majority, and in addition to ordinary school advantage, he was enabled to attend a nor- mal school and a commercial college. After leav- ing school. he engaged in teaching for several years in various portions of Linn County. after which he clerked one year for Flemming, Bowling & Co., then in business at Browning, in whose em- ploy he remained for two years. The experience thus gained in practical business life has been a great benefit to him in his later years. For a short time he engaged in the grocery business until, a favorable opportunity offering. he opened a hardware store, which. however, he only con- ducted for six months, at that time disposing of his interest in the concern. For a year thereafter. he clerked for Mr. Mairs in his general store. and in 1887, entering into partnership with F. M. Hay- maker, engaged in general merchandising. At the end of four years, our subject purchased his part- ner's interest and the firm is now doing busines- under the name of Crookshanks & Co. They have a large and lucrative trade in this vicinity and make it their chief endeavor to please their many patrons. Our subject is also interested in various enterprises. In partnership with Mr. Fishback, he is engaged in breeding fine mules and thorough- bred trotting horses. Of the former he owns three of the Mammouth Kentucky breed, which are the . finest of the kind in Missouri. They have recently purchased from the Danforth Stock Farm. of Taze- well County, Ill .. the celebrated trotting stallion. "Optimates." No. 16.782, sired by "Sultan." No. 1513. and half-brother to "Stamboul," whose time was 2:73. Adjoining their stables they are making a fine race track, their intentions being to keep a number of the finest racing stock on hand. Mr.

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Crookshanks is also interested in the New Enter- prise Flour Mill. now in process of construction at Browning, in which they have put the latest machinery and rollers made by the Case Manufre- turing Company, of Columbus, Ohio.

In 1888, Mr. Crookshanks was united in mar- riage with Miss Mattie Cawood, a native of In- diana. Two children grace their union, called re- spectively Vernon Roy and Irvin. Politically, our subject is a member of the Democratic party and is a public-spirited eitizen, one of the wide- awake business men of the community.

J OSEPH WOODWARD. The subject of this sketch is a Pennsylvanian by birth and has the sterling principles of the better elass of citizens of the Keystone State. lle was born in Fayette County December 10. 1836, and inherits English blood from his ancestors. Caleb Woodward. the grandfather. was born in the City of Brotherly Love, and after successfully follow- ing the life of a farmer and blacksmith died in Fayette County. There his son Davis. the father of our subject, was born and passed his boyhood. In his youth he became familiar with the details of farming, into the mysteries of which he was early initiated.

At the age of twenty-two years Davis Wood- ward married Mary, daughter of Robert Boyd. After that event he sought a home in the viein- ity of Connellsville, and there be and his wife eventually passed from life. The old home place is now in possession of Ebeneezer F. Woodward. a brother of our subject. The father was a Demo- crat, politically. At the time of his death in April. 1882, he was a member of the Presbyterian Church. His wife was called from life in November, 1890. Their children were: Robert. deceased: Caleb and Samuel, of Fayette County, Pa .; Rebecca, wife of Charles S. Beatty, of Fayette County; Ebeneezer F., who resides ou the old home farm of two hundred and fifty-two acres; John. who makes his home in Fayette County; Phobe, wife of James Collins, of Franklin County. Kan .: Mary, who became the

wife of Joseph Cox and died in Fayette County: Eliza, Mrs. Stewart Henderson, who resides in Warren County. Ill .; Dempsey, who lives in Penn- sylvania; and Harriet, who is the wife of Stewart Henderson. of Pennsylvania. The father of these children was very successful in his farming opera- tions and became the owner of about seven hun- fred geres of land. He was a man whose character was shove reproach, and the respect at all times shown bim was worthily bestowed.

Joseph Woodward spent his youth and early manhood in the State of his birth and attended the district schools in the vicinity of his home, which favored him with a good education. Hle remained with his parents until February 18, 1864. when he married Miss Agnes, daughter of Isaac and Sally (Stauffer) Smutz. Her grandfather. David Smutz, who was of German descent, removed from lla- gerstown. Ma .. to Westmoreland County. Pa .. when her father was six years of age. The latter was one of eight children, and after a useful and well-spent life died in Fayette County. Pa .. in 1866. llis children were as follows: Christian. a resident of Fayette County, Pa .; David. who died in Brunswick, Mo .; Mary, wife of William Smith, of Chariton County, Mo .; Samuel. also of this county; Agnes, Mrs. Woodward: Martha, wife of Henry Nicholson, of this county; Joshua. also residing here: and Isaiah, of Fayette County, Pa. The mother of Mrs. Woodward died in New Haven. Pa., in October. 1890.

After his marriage, Joseph Woodward rented land of his father for sixteen years and then bought one hundred and eighteen aeres from him. lle successfully tilled the soil of this property until April, 1883, when he came West to Missouri and purchased land. After a residence of eleven months in Brunswick he removed to his present farm. which consists of four hundred and fifty acres. Ile devotes his attention to the raising of the usual farm products, as well as cattle. hog -. sheep and mules. all of which are of good grade. Doubtless no man in the county is more universally respected than Mr. Woodward. To know him is to hold him in high regard, for he is possesed of those sterling characteristics which make a true man. He is genial and hospitable in his inter-

RESIDENCE OF JOS.WOODWARD, SEC. 1., T. 54r. R. 20. CHARITON CO, MO.

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course with those around him, and as a natural consequence has a host of warm friends. He has a fine young apple orchard of three acres. and on his farm has erected excellent buildings of all kinds, including a comfortable residence.

Politically, Mr. Woodward is a Democrat, and has for some time served as School Director in his district. Socially, he is a member of Brunswick Lodge No. 178. A. O. U. W. Ile and his wife are members in good standing of the Presbyterian Church. He is a patron of education and has given his children excellent advantages, which they have improved. Sally, wife of John Shields, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., was an attendant of a select school of Connellsville, Pa. Mary, who teaches in Mendon. Mo., received a High School education and was afterward a student in the Normal School at Stanberry, Mo .; Emma. wife of E. G. St. Clair. of Wellsville, Kan .. received a High School edu- cation and prior to her marriage followed the pro- fession of teaching; Davis, who is at home, received a High School education; Isaac S., who teaches near Rothville, attended the public schools of Brunswick and was graduated from a business col- lege at Quincy, Ill. The other children, Caliph, Arthur, Christian, Walter. John G .. Thompson E., Winona and Edwin G. are still attending school. In the summer of 1891 the daughters who are . teaching visited the city of Toronto, Canada, where they attended the convention of the Na- tional Educational Association.

HOMAS M. DEACY, Circuit Clerk of Ray County, is a native of Missouri, and al- though he has scarcely attained middle life. is widely known as a successful and prominent in- struetor, having taught in the country schools for nearly a score of years. Our subject was born March 3, 1831, in Knoxville, Ray County, Mo., and is a son of William and Caroline (Spurleck) Deacy. The father, a native of Kentucky, was a carpenter and joiner by trade, and was also an ex- cellent book-keeper. He came to Ray County when only eighteen years of age, and soon found

employment in his new home. He was active, in- dustrious and energetic, and throughout his life was universally respected and esteemed.

William and Caroline Deacy were united in marriage in Ray County, and settled at first in Richmond. Afterward they located in Knoxville. where Mr. Deacy became a prosperous contractor and builder. During the Civil War he enlisted as a soldier in the Confederate service and was killed in the year 1863. His family consisted of four children, three sons and one daughter, who lived to mourn his loss. Our subject is the second child in the family, and was carly trained into habits of industry, and grew up earnest and self-reliant.

While a boy he received the benefit of study in the country schools, and diligently sought to pre- pare himself for the profession of a teacher. 1Ie passed an excellent examination and at the age of nineteen years entered upon the duties of that vocation, which he faithfully discharged for nine- teen successive years.

When Mr. Deacy was but eight years old, he re- moved with his parents to the Morton neighbor- hood. Ray County, and there attended school. llis first experience as a teacher was gained in Carroll County, where he taught three consecutive sessions, and then received the appointment as teacher in his own district, where when a lad he had himself gained instruction. He remained in the Morton neighborhood year after year, and taught in the home school for one hundred and ten months. During this length of time. he re- sided upon his eighty-acre farm, which under his direct supervision yielded a bounteous harvest and profitable returns. Within the nine years our subject had been elected School Commissioner three consecutive terms, and gave such faithful service to this public office that he materially aided in the promotion of a higher grade of scholarship and instruction. In 1890, Mr. Deacy was elected Circuit Clerk of Ray County for a term of four years, and in this otticial capacity has proved himself energetic, efficient and courteous, winning the confidence and good-will of the gen- eral public.

In 1875 our subject was united in marriage with Miss Edward A. Hawkins, who was born and

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reared in Ray County, and is a daughter of Thomas and Louisa (Thomson) Hawkins. Mir. . and Mrs. Deney are the parents of one child, a son, James M., now eleven years of age. In poht- ical affiliations, our subject is a Democrat, and a strong adherent of the party. He and his good wife are among the active members of the Baptist Church, of which he is a Deacon Ever ready to assist in the social or benevolent enterprises of his church, he is also numbered among the iseportane factors in advancing the interests of bis township and county, and is esteemed as a public-spirited and progressive American citizen.

M RS. SARAH A. SUMMER. After a life well spent. Mr -. Summer has passed from earth, but though dead her memory sull lives in the hearts of those who loved her. A true friend in times of sorrow and generous to those in need, her friends were as numerous as her acquaintances, and the esteem of rich and poor alike was hers. She was born in Scott County. Ky., in 1823. Iler father, Isom M. Ferguson, was a native of Franklin County, Va .. and the youngest of six children in the family of Isom Ferguson, Sr., who was a native of Virginia and there died. The family is of Scotch descent. as the name indi- cates. The father of our subject was reared a far- mer and served in the War of 1812 with the rank of Major. His brothers were also soldiers in that great struggle between the United States and the "Mistress of the Seas."

In 1810, Isom M. Ferguson decided to leave his native place and chose Kentucky for his new home, locating in Scott County. where he carried on the occupation of miller until 1826. He then removed farther Westward, making the journey to Missouri with a three-horse team and wagon. His wife and two children accompanied him and the family set- tled in Chariton County. on the line between Howard and Chariton Counties. Here Mr. Fer- guson bought eighty acres in the woods and soon erected the little log cabin of the pioneer, which was placed on the county line. He was a success-

ful farmer and become the owner of three hundred and twenty aeres of land prior to his death. which occurred in 1861. An expert in the use of the . gun, the family larder was always supplied with grane during the early days of his residence in Missouri. The first well ever dug in the county was sunk upon his place, and through his exertions the farmi was one of the best improved for miles around.

The mother of our subject, Julia Kenney. was born in Scott County, Ky. Her father, Thomas Kenney, a native of Lancaster County, Pa., settled in Kentucky at an early date and married Patsey Diekenson, a daughter of Col. William Dickenson. a Revolutionary soldier, and one of the pioneers of Kentucky, who engaged in the Indian wars. Col. Dickenson made the journey to Kentucky on foot, packing provisions on horseback. and became a successful farmer of that State. where he died. Grandfather Kenney was a farmer of Kentucky. The mother of our subject died at the old home in 1876. in the faith of the Baptist Church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson. of whom our subject was the eldest, and of this num- ber only three are now living.

Mrs. Summer received her primary education in the State of her birth, and upon coming to Mis- souri she attended such schools as the country af- forded. In 1849, she returned to Kentucky, and remained in her old home for four years. There in 1851 she married John N. Bendell. a native of France, where he was reared. and educated and learned the trade of cabinet-maker. When still a young man, he came to Scott County, and after his marriage located in Midway, Ky .. where he fol- lowed his trade of cabinet-maker. Two years af- ter her marriage, our subject was left a widow. her husband dying in 1853. She removed to Missouri. where she resided with her parents for a time and then returned to the home of her youth. In 1864. she was married a second time, her husband being George Summer, who was born in Morgan County, Tenn. He came to Chariton County when a young man and engaged in farming three miles from Salisbury. At the time of his death in Ists. he was the possessor of three hundred acres of

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land. He was a prominent Republican and an old settler of the county, who was greatly esteemed by all who knew him.

After the death of her husband, Mrs. Summer alternated between Missouri and Kentucky, giving the preference to Kentucky until 1879, when she located in Salisbury and afterward made this place her home. In her confortable residence she quietly passed the evening of ber life until death called her hence. She had a life lease on eighty acres of land and was comfortably situated. None of her children hved to maturity. She was an active member of the Baptist Church, in which she took a deep interest.

EWIS M. APPLEGATE.sresident of Keytes- ville, Chariton County, is President of the Keytesville Mercantile Company, the prin- cipal dealers in dry goods in the place. He is also President of the Farmers' Bank of Chariton County, and is numbered among the most enterprising eit- izens, one who is ever in the front rank of improve- ments and public enterprises in general.

The early history of the Applegate family in the 1 West is as follows: In 1819 the four sons of Daniel A., of Shelby County, Ky .. who came originally from Virginia, emigrated to Missouri. Charles, Lindsay and Jesse settled in St. Clair County, whence they subsequently went to Oregon, while Lisbon remained in St. Louis County. The father of these sons was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, as was also their grandfather. who rose to the rank of an officer. Lisbon was born in 1803, in Shelby County, Ky .. where he was reared and edu- cated as a surveyor. In May, 1824, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Martin, whose father was one of the first white settlers of St. Louis County. With his bride Mr. Applegate removed to Cole County, where he resided until 1832. He was very promi- ment in that locality and was Judge of the County Court for some years. The year 1832 witnessed his arrival in Chariton County, where he passed the remainder of his life, some forty-five years. . After engaging in agricultural pursuits in this

county a few years, he took a Government con- traet for surveying a large part of the Platte Pur- chase. Soon after removing to Keytesville in 1837. he was elected Judge of the County Court, a position he hell for a number of years, and in 1815 was elected to the State Constitutional Convention from this district. In 1819, on the discovery of gold, with his two sons, George and John L., he went to California, but was not very successful as a miner. Ile was shortly after his return elected to the office of Publie Administrator, being his own successor in that position until the breaking out of the war. Hlis sympathies were with the South and he was very active in organizing re- eruits for the defense of the State, its Southern rights and institutions. At the beginning of the war he led what is known as Applegate's raid. af- terward joining Gen. Price with his command. He was made a Major on that General's staff and na- among his most trusted officers. His death occurred in 1875.

The subject of this sketch was born in Cole County, Mo., January 23, 1832, on his father's farm. Ile is a son of Lisbon and Elizabeth (Mar- tin) Applegate, and is one of six sons who were as follows; George W., a resident of California; John L., who died in California in 1887; William C., whose death occurred March 6, 1883; James L., who is connected with the Martin Collins Insurance Company of St. Louis; our subject, and Lisbon, who died in early youth. The mother, who was a member of the Baptist Church, departed this life December 13, 1890.

When Lewis M. Applegate was an infant. his father removed to Chariton County. settling on a farm near Salt Creek, about six miles from where Brunswick now stands. flere he lived for six years, when his father removed to Keytesville. and in this city he was reared to manhood, receiving a good education. When fifteen years of age he com- meneed teaching in the country schools, and was afterward employed as Deputy County Clerk until he was twenty-one years of age, when he was elected County Clerk. To that position he was re-elected, and during his last term occurred the firing on Ft. Sumter. Though elected this time. he refused to take the Government oath required

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by the Constitutional Convention of the Federal Government. After he left that oflice he engaged in general farming, in which line he has since been occupied.

In 1857, Mr. Applegate and Miss Phobe Burch were married. Her father, Washington C. Burch, was a member of an old Missouri family. who originally came from Virginia. Mrs. Applegate was born and reared in Chariton County and by her marriage became the mother of two children: George Il., who is a resident of Keytesville, and is employed in his father's store, and Fannie, wife of Judge W. W. Rucker, a prominent lawyer of the connty and present nominee for Circuit Judge. Our subject was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife in September. 1862. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

On December 1, 1863, our subject and Miss Mary E., daughter of Harrison Hawkins, were united in marriage. Her father was a cooper by trade, com- ing to Keytesville from Boone County, Mo. Mrs. Applegate was born in that county and by her marriage had one daughter. Anna Lou. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Mr. Applegate is a member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. For about twenty-five years he was Secretary of Warren Lodge No. 74, of the former order. and was also at one time Treasurer of the lodge. Politically he is a Democrat. Ile owns a drug store, which is operated by his nephew, Lisbon, the firm being known as Morton & Apple- gate. Our subject owns about seven hundred acres of land, which he rents and lets out on shares. He has recently finished a fine residence with all modern improvements.

ON. JOSEPH W. DORTON, an energetic, enterprising and prosperous citizen. pro- prietor of the only roller process flouring mill in Oriick. Ray County, Mo., resides upon his highly cultivated farm of one hundred and fifty-six acres, situated upon section 28. Cam- den Township. about two miles east of Orrick, and

is widely known as a man of sterling integrity of character and fine business attainments. His par- ents were people in humble circumstances in life. but possessed the virtues of honesty and industry and trained their son up to self-reliant habits. in- culeating in him the stern principles of honor and rectitude. Our subject was born August 12. 1830, and receiving but very limited advantages for an education. ardently improved every oppor- tunity to acquire book knowledge, and grew up to manhood eager, hopeful and earnestly determined to win his way to affluence and prosperity. His path was rugged. but cheered by the love and solicitude of his mother, who, born in 1814, sur- vived until 1883, and was the fond care of her devoted son. llis father, born in 1800, died in 1863, and for a score of years the mother spent her days with Mr. Dortou.

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Portrait and biographical record of Clay, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, and Linn Counties, Missouri, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens, Part 65

Author: Chapman Brothers (Chicago), pub Publication date: 1893 Publisher: Chicago, Chapman bros. Number of Pages: 1316

Author: Chapman Brothers (Chicago), pub
Publication date: 1893
Publisher: Chicago, Chapman bros.
Number of Pages: 1316