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The father of Will R. Vanhoozer was born in Tennessee May 24, 1838, but after his marriage re- moved to Buchanan County with his wife. where he made his home for eight years, at the end of wliich time his wife died, leaving him with one daughter to care for. she being now Mr. J. C. Lester, of Independence, Mo. After the death of bis wife he disposed of his interests in Buchanan County, and in 1860 took up his residence in Ray County, and for some time successfully conducted a general store in Orrick. In 1880 he change l li- occupation to that of farming, which occupation received his undivided attention until his death. November 8, 1888, at which time he was a mem- ber in good standing of Ada Lodge No. 111. A. F. & A. M .. at Orrick He took for his sec- ond wife Miss Catherine Odell, a daughter of John and Mary Odell, of Ray County, Mo., formerly of Tennessee, and to their union three children were given: Will R., the subject of this sketch and the eldest of the family; Mary JJ., wife of L. G. Smith. of this county; and Lucy A .. wife of J. O. Dillon. of Clay County, Mo.
Unfortunately, in his youth Will R. Vanhoozer was given very poor advantages for improving his mind, for he was the only son and his services at the age of fourteen were requited on the home farm. After he was sixteen years of age he never received a day's schooling. and for a number of years prior to that time he only attended the winter terms, which usually lasted about three months. However. he was very desiron- of mak- ing a good use of every opportunity, and when he was offered a position on the Sedalia Borgo. of Se- dalia, Mo., which wasowned by the .I. West Good- win Publishing Company. he eagerly accepted it and became a "printer's devil." Later he set type on the Richmond Democrat, and while with these papers he thoroughly learned the practical part of the work and also showed considerable
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ability as a writer. On the 15th of April. 1891. the first copy of the Orrick Tines was issued and came at once into popular favor, for the citizens of the county could see at once that it was ably conducted, and as it supplied a long-felt want it at once met with hearty support and approval. It has a subeription list that would do credit to many a large paper or to a much larger town than Orrick, which fact is highly pleasing to its youth- ful editor and stimulates in him a desire to con- tinue in the good-will of his patrons and to futher improve and embellish his paper. Mr. Vanhoozer is still unmarried. His career thus far has been a highly ereditable one, and his outlook for the future is still bright with promise.
ON. GEORGE W. TRIGG, the enterprising editor and proprietor of the well-known Richmond Conservator. is a native of this State and was born in Ray County, near the Carroll County line. November 30, 1846. His father, Hladen S. Trigg, a native of Tennessee, was the son of Daniel Trigg, who was of Scoteh-Irish extraction. The mother of our subject, Elizabeth J. Wilson, was born in Sumner County. near Galla- tin, Tenn. She was married in her native place but went with her husband. Haden S. Trigg, to Boonville. Cooper County, Mo., in 1834, and afterward located in Ray County, in 1838. In 1811 the family settled upon Wakanda Prairie. and remained there until 1863. About that time Mr. Trigg removed to Sangamon County. Il .. where he remained until 1869, and then returned to Ray County, Mo. lle settled in Hardin, at which place place he now resides, having attained to his eightieth year. The wife of this venerable pioneer citizen died October 17. 1817.
Mr. Trigg is the youngest of four children now living. He waseducated in the pubhe schools, and then taught school in Hingis; later returning to Missouri, he went into the law office of C. T. Gar- ner. In the fall of 1869 he became a clerk in the Ray County Savings Bank and retained the posi- tion for three years; he was elected Cashier for
two years in succession. At the expiration of his term of office he went to St. Louis, and there engaged in book-keeping for one year. lle next received employment under John W. Spurlock. Circuit Clerk of Ray County, and held this posi- tion for two years, after which he was nominated and elected upon the Democratic ticket as County Clerk, and served two terms, eight years in all.
in September. 1886. our subject bought the Con- serrator and became the editor and proprietor of a six-column quarto paper. issued upon Thursday -. The Consercator is Democratie in politics. but re- serves to itself the option of independence upon the moral questions of the day. Hon. George W. Trigg was united in marriage June 26, 1873, with Miss Jalia MI. Jenkins, of Springfield, Mo. This estimable lady is the daughter of R. P. and Sarah E. C. Jenkins. Mr. and Mr -. Trigg are the parents of three children: George Allen, born November 1. 1875: Eleanor G., May 20, 1877. and Frank Was- son February 1. 1879. Fraternally, our subject is a member of Richmond Lodge No. 57. A. F. & A. M .. and Cyrus Chapter No. 36. R. A. M. In May, 1892, Mr. Trigg was nominated upon the Democratic ticket for the honored position of Representative from the county of Ray, and to the performance of public duties will give the faithful attention and the marked efficiency which have dis- tinguished all his work.
R OBERT B. ALLISON has a well-improved farm of arable land, consisting of two hun- dred and thirty-five aeres in Carroll County. His place of residence is in Tina, where he has a substantial two-story frame dwelling of mod- ern architecture, with the latest improvements and comforts.
Mr. Allison was born in Orange County. Vt .. on April 28, 1816, and passed his boyhood days mainly in Newbury, Orange County. of that State. His father. Robert Allison, was a currier by trade. a native of Scotland, who crossed the Atlantic in 1810. settling in Haverhill. N. H. The mother of our subject before her marriage bore the name
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of Isabella Kinnard. Our subject received a fair common-school education, after which he attended the academy at Newbury.
Upon the completion of his school days our sub- ject turned his attention to farming in the Green Mountain State, where he resided until 1869, when he emigrated to the West. Upon his arrival in St. Louis, Mo., he engaged in railroading, accepting a position as brakeman on the Indianapolis & st. Louis Railroad, later acting in the capacity of conduc- tor for the same company. lle continued in the railroad business until 1889, when he concluded he would settle down upon a farm to pass the re- mainder of his life. Ile therefore purchased a farm near Tina. in Carroll County, which he is operating at the present time. In addition to general farming he has lately become an extensive raiser of and dealer in mules.
In 1882 Mr. Allison and Miss C. I. Barrett were married. The lady is a daughter of William Bar- rett, of Stephentown, N. Y., and by her marriage has become the mother of five children: Florence J., Robert W., Laura M., Raymond R. and David R.
Mr. Allison is a strong Democrat in his politi- cal faith, and is a Central Committeeman of Stokes Mound Township. After devoting twenty years of his life to railroading, it was quite a change for him when he took up his present occupation as a farmer, but his efforts have been blessed with sue- cess and he is developing into a first-class agricul- turist.
AVID C. JESSEE is the proprietor and edi- tor of the Browning Record. Hle i- a son of Charles C. and Judith ( Ferguson ) .lessee, who were both natives of the Old Dominion. Of their family of four children, only three survive: our subject, John P. and a sister, Rebecca E., now Mrs. R. E. B. Gray. C. C. Jessce followed the occupa- tion of a farmer and also was for some time a merchant in Virginia. He is now a resident of Browning, where he .is engaged in the grocery business.
Mr. Jessee of this sketch was born in Virginia in 1860, and remained in that State until twelve years of age, when he emigrated to Missouri with his parents. He assisted in the care of his father's farm in Sullivan County and attended school in the neighborhood. In 1884 he commenced teach- ing school, in which occupation he engaged until purchasing the printing and newspaper business at Browning. The paper is one of the best local Independent organs of the county, and is bright. crisp and newsy. containing able editorials and the latest intelligence of events happening in this and other counties. It has a large circulation in this and neighboring counties and is justly pop- ular.
The marriage of Mr. Jessee and Miss Ora Jones. of Browning, was celebrated in 1888. Mrs. Jessee is a native of Missouri, and a daughter of E. A. Jones, a retired farmer residing in Browning, who owns Kentucky as the State of his birth. Our worthy subject and wife have one daughter. Naomi Irene. The family is well received in society, and our subject is one of the important men of the - community. He has served as Assessor of Benton Township, and in many other ways has endeavored to advance the prosperity and welfare of his fellow- citizens and the interests of the county at large.
S TEPHEN M. COLLUM, an energetic and successful general agriculturist of Chariton County, Mo., was also an efficient member of the School Board, and, a native-born citizen of the county. has been his entire life inti- mately associated with the growth and local ad- vancement of the best interests and numerous pro- gressive enterprises of this portion of the State. Born in Chariton County, December 21, 1530. he is personally known to all the community of his home neighborhood, and is highly respected for his ability and upright character. His father. David MeCollum, was born in Kentucky in the latter part of the last century. and. reared among the pioneer scenes of his native State, grew to manhood an enterprising and self-reliant citizen.
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Ile married Miss Elizabeth Sanlin, and with his wife came to the Territory of Missouri in 1819, and bought a farm located in the almost vilder- ness of the newly settled country.
For the land purchased by the father of our sub- ject he paid the Government price of $1.25 per aere. entering the land as a homestead exemption. After a thirty-years residence he sold the old homestead for $12 per acre and purchased another farm. The Missouri homestead had been blessed with the presence of eleven bright and merry chil- dren. The sons and daughters who clustered about the family hearth, a happy band, were: William, the oldest-born, deceased; James C .; Sarah; Lewis; Nancy; Stacey; Elizabeth; Mis- souri, deceased; Stephen. our subjeet; Thomas B .; and John. The surviving children, with the ex- ception of Stephen and lohn, are now all residents of California. Stephen McCollum was reared to habits of industry and thrift, and enjoyed the limited advantages for an education which the early days in Missouri afforded the farmer boys, who were frequently obliged to go miles to the little subseription schools, which were sparsely scattered throughout the State.
With his other brothers our subject was trained in the daily round of agricultural duties upon the home farm, and from his early childhood ha- con- tinued in the same employment, farming being the business of his life. Ilis valuable homestead of forty acres, pleasantly located upou section 3. township 55, range 17, is finely improved and brought up to a high state of cultivation. and an- nually yields excellent returns for the labor ex- pended in the tilling of the soul. In the year 1850, Mr. MeCollum was united in marriage with Miss Naney E. Rice, born in Randolph County, Mo., in the year 1832. Of our subject's children, David F. is the eldest-born: Missouri A. was the first daughter; then followed George W .: Eliza- beth J .; John, deceased; Stephen B .. his father's namesake; Luella. Susan. Alfred. Thomas, Giles and Emma. The family. almost an unbroken band, are all residents of their native State and occupy positions of usefulness. enjoying the regard and confidence of their friends and neighbors. Mr. MeCollum votes the Democratie ticket, but al-
though deeply interested in local and national af- fairs has never aspired to political promotion. As a member of the School Board, he did excellent service in behalf of education. Our subject is a member of the Farmers' Alliance and an ardent advocate of progress and reform. During the Civil War he served eight months in the Confed- erate array under Col. Cerey, and actively par- tieiposted in numerous engagements and skirmishes. With the exception of that troublous period of civil dissension, Mr. McCollum has devoted himself to the duties of agriculture, and has remained con- stantly within the boundaries of Chariton County, where he has ever been numbered among the most highly respected of its pioneer citizens.
U 7 LYSSES MONTGOMERY, M. D., is one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Carroll County. and makes Hale his place of residence. He is of Scotch-Irish ancestry, and is a son of Dr. W. B. and Louisa ( Page) Montgom- ery, who were both natives of Kentucky. He was born in Adair County, of that State, on the 31st of March, 1817, and was the eldest son in a family of five children. His early education was obtained in the common schools, and his choice of a profession was largely influenced by his father. When quite a lad he commenced reading medicine with the latter, and at the same time studied the classics under John O. Tollow. At the age of twenty-one years he entered the medical depart- ment of the university in Louisville, where he pursued a course of lectures for two years, being graduated from that institution in 1873. Hle at once commenced practice in Green County, Ky .. where he remained for ten years.
Dr. Montgomery has always endeavored to keep thoroughly abreast with the constant discoveries in the line of medicine and surgery, and in the win- ter of 1883-84 with great benefit pursued a post- graduate course in the medical college in New York City. In the spring of 1884 he coneluded he would try his fortune further West, and finally settled upon Hale as the scene of his fu-
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ture labors. His large general practice is an evi- dence of the wisdom of his selection.
Before leaving his native state, Dr. Montgom- ery took for his bride Miss Eliza M. Cornelison, who was born in that State. Their married life. though happy, was brief, as the wife was called from this life in 1881. In 1885 Dr. Montgomery married Miss Florence Morman, who was also born in the Blue Grass State, and who was a daughter of C. R. Morman. To our worthy sub- jeet and wife have been born two daughters, Eliza E. and Artelia Louise.
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The Doctor is a member of Ilale Lodge No. 181, A. F. & A. M .. and in his political affiliations is a supporter of the Democracy. His estimable wife is a valued member of the Baptist Church. and both she and her husband are very popular in the social circles of this vicinity.
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AMES E. BALL. The law partnership of our subject and John R. Hamilton has proved a wise and judicious step. the qual- ities of each combining to give a legal strength that is recognized in the community. Mr. Ball. the senior member, was born in Carroll County. Mo., September 9, 1856, being the son of Francis Marion and Sophia K. (Lynch) Ball. The father was a native of Ray County. Mo., born August 2. 1828, and killed in the cyclone on June 1, 1878. Ile was the son of James S. Ball, who was one of the first settlers of Ray County, hav- ing come here when there were but five families in the entire county. His family was from Vir- ginia, of English stock. The mother of our sub- jeet was the daughter of James HI. Lynch. who was from Kentucky, of Irish descent.
Our subject began reading law in 1873, in the office of John W. Shotwell, and was admitted to the Bar in June, 1875, at Richmond, Mo. He then began the practice of his profession at Rich- mond, and in 1876 formed a partnership with his . preceptor, John W. Shotwell. which continued un- til Mr. Ball was elected Prosecuting Attorney in
1882. This responsible position he hell for three successive terms, but positively declined to serve longer. The office of City Attorney was held by him from 1876 to 1878. At the expiration of his service as Prosecuting Attorney. he formed a partnership with Mr. Hamilton, under the firm name of Ball & Hamilton, and they are now con- dueting a prosperous legal business.
In 1877 Mr. Ball married Miss Lizzie Shotwell. who was born in La Fayette County, Mo., and is a daughter of J. E. Shotwell. Their union has been blessed by the birth of five children. They have a comfortable home on Lexington Street. in Rich- mond. Mr. and Mrs. Ball are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Socially. Mr. Ball is a member of Richmond Lodge No. 57. 1. F. & A. M., and Cyrus Chapter No. 37, R. A. M. Ile is fortunate in having hosts of attached friend-, who not only admire him as a man. but also have confidence in his ability and decision as a lawyer. Although still a young man, he has had a wide experience, which is of great value to him in his profession and in his general dealings with his fel- low-men.
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ILLIAM R. GUTHRIDGE, a prosperous and leading citizen of Chariton County. Mo., successfully conducts a general store. which he has owned in Guthridge Mills since the spring of 1892. An energetic, able and mdustri- ous business man, widely known and Inghly re- spected, he has been a resident of his valuable homestead, located upon section 31, township 55. range IS, for some years and, a thoroughly efficient agriculturist, he has brought his farm to ahigh state of cultivation and improved it with sub- stantial and commodious buildings. Our subject is a native of Chariton County, Mo .. and was born April 16, 1866. Comparatively young in years. Mr. Guthridge has already won a position of in- fluence in his home community and ranks among the substantial citizens of the county.
The father of our subject was born and reared in the Old Dominion. Virginia being the long-
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time home of the paternal grandparent-, who there enjoyed the esteem and confidence of a large cir- cle of friends and neighbors. Father Guthridge came to Missouri in the very early days of 1531. and locating in Chariton County, bas during his life of busy usefulness ever shown him-elf an en- terprising man of more than ordinary ability and deeply interested in the progress and upward growth of his locality. Undergoing the privations and experiences of pioneer life. he entered with courageous determination into the advancement of the best interests of his neighborhood, and early erected mills, which, known as Guthridge Mills, gave the name to the village where he still aet- ively continues in business, running the mill as in days of long ago.
William R. was educated in the district schools of Chariton County, as was his brother, also a res- ident of the -ame county. Our subject made his home with his parents until he was about twenty- two years of age, when he began life for himself upon one hundred and twenty-five acres of wild land. the gift of his father. From early youth ac- customed to assist in the daily round of agricultural duties upon the old homestead where he was reared. he engaged successfully in transforming his new possession into one of the most attractive farms in the county. Mr. Guthridge was united in mar- iage, October 5. 1892, to Miss Rubie Cavanaugh. one of the most estimable young ladies of Chariton County. Mr -. Guthridge is a native of Chariton County and a daughter of Reuben Cavanaugh, one of the pioneer settlers in this part of the State. An energetic and excellent business man, he ac- quired a large property and wa- an extensive land- holder. He passed away deeply regretted, upon November 2, 1892.
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The mother of Mrs. Guthridge was Miss Mary E. Carlisle. She became the mother of six children, two sons and four daughters. all now residing in Chariton County. Maggie is now Mrs. James Stephens: William Franklin is married; Edward C. is also married: Mattie and Ada are both single and live at home; Rubie is the wife of our subject. Fraternally, Mr. Guthridge affiliates with the An- cient Free & Accepted Masons, of which society he is an honored member. Politically. our subject.
although not an office-seeker or politician in the common acceptation of the term. takes an abiding interest in the issues of both local and national af- fairs and with earnest purpose does his full duty as a true American citizen, voting the Democratic ticket.
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OIIN P. LOGAN, M. D., for nearly twenty years has been engaged in the practice of his profession in De Witt. Carroll County. ITis father. . James S. Logan, a native of Ireland, was also a physician and surgeon. and had a large share in directing and educating our subject for the career of a physician. He met and married in Missouri Miss Naney C. Davis, a native of this State. and of their union was born four children, of whom our subject was the second in order of birth.
The Doctor was reared to manhood and received his education in the public schools of Carroli County. He read medicine with his father. and upon reaching mature years entered the Missouri State Medical College, which is located at St. Louis. Soon after his graduation he began prac- tice at De Witt. which has since been the field of his labors, and where he has built up a large and increasing practice both in the village and in the surrounding country.
In 1888 Dr. Logan was elected Coroner of Car- roll County on the Republican ticket, serving in that capacity for two years to the satisfaction of his fellow-citizens. lle is a member of DeWitt Lodge No. 39, A. F. & A. M., and holds member- ship with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Since becoming a voter, Dr. Logan has been a loyal Republican. He is a full cousin of the late Gen. John A. Logan, of Illinois.
An important event in the history of Dr. Logan took place on June 28. 1877. at which time Mi- Rush Carle became his wife and the sharer of his joys and sorrows. Mrs. Logan is a daughter of Karton Carle, whose home is in Canada. A daughter. Boulah, has been born to them. who is a
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bright and promising young lady. The family are attendant's and members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and are well and favor- ably known in this community.
RANCIS M. WELCH, residing upon see- tion 22. township 55. range 18, Chariton County, is a prosperous agriculturist and efficient business man. He possesses the confidence of his friends and neighbors and has held many important official positions. As Township Trustee, he did excellent service for his locality during four years, and as a member of the School Board ably assisted in raising the standard of scholarship and instruction. An energetic and self-reliant man, he has unaided won his way upward and now enjoys a comfortable competence as the reward of many self-denying years of toil. Our subject is a native Missourian, and was born in Muscle Fork Township, Chariton County. January 1, 1836, and has spent his entire life in the place of his birth.
John Welch, the father of Francis MI., was born in Pennsylvania in 1791. After a time he made his home in Virginia, and later removed to Ken- tueky, whence he came to Missouri in 1832, re- ; maining for two years in Howard County. He finally settled in Chariton County. where he died many years later, passing away in 1876. In Ken- tucky, in 1815. he married Miss Matilda M. Cock- erill. He served bravely m the War of 1812. Of his family of fourteen children we note the fol- lowing: James M .. John C., Flora P. and Thomas S. are deceased: Frances reside> in Oregon; Solomon D. is deceased: Nancy is living; Joseph and William have passed from earth; George W. survives; Andrew J. is deceased: Edward B. and Benjamin F. are both living. Oursubject received his education in the schools of the early days and. having attained manhood, entered into matri- monial bonds December 8, 1859, wedding Miss Rebecca Parks, also a native of Chariton County, and born June 2, 1810.
children. both sons. Napoleon B. lives upon a farm but two miles east of his father's homestead. lle married Miss Kate N. Mott, and their pleasant home has been blessed by the birth of three chil- dren, Francis S., Susan F. and an infant. John. the second son, resides at home with his parents. Ilis wife, with whom he was united March 27. 1880, was Miss Ella Hainds. When Francis M. Welch married, his capital in life was a sturdy heart and a willing pair of hands; property he had none. Starting out for himself the first year after his marriage, he had but one barrel of corn for his family, and one mule, and from spring to fall it required excellent management and hard work to carry them through the summer season. About that time our subject was taken sick. and was ill for six months, and dark then seemed the future prospects; but he recovered and brighter days were in store. The first land ever owned by Mr. Welch he bought from his father, paying him therefor so per aere for an eighty-acre tract.
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