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Mrs. Foy was Miss Kate Battle, of Wilson. N. C .. a daughter of the Rev. Amos J. Battle, a distin- gaished preacher of the Christian Church. Dr. Foy has been editor. teacher. lawyer and minister. and easily won distinction in each and every pur- snit. IJe is not only a fine classical scholar, but speaks like a native several modern languages. Ile has contributed liberally to the press of his church and has published several little books which have had a wide circulation. Among them the "Christian Worker." a volume of one Inindred and eighty-nine pages. is perhaps the best known. Ile expects to publish in the near future one or two volumes embracing his best sermons and lec- tures to meet the requests of numerous friends in his various flocks.
S IMEON HI. DOWELL. a representative general agriculturist and stock-raiser. lo- cated upon section 5, township 55. range 18. owns a valuable homestead of eighty acres of excellent land, all under a high state of improvement. and has been numbered among the able and energetie citizens of Chariton Counts. Mo., for many years. Born in the State of Ken- tucky. upon April 30. 1813. he was the son of William II. and Naney ( Dowell) Dowell. both native Kentuckians. The paternal grandfather. George Dowell, was the descendant of an old Vir- ginia family. and was born in the Old Dominion. there reared. and having attained manhood re- moved to Kentucky. marrying a native of the State. Miss Polly Wrimp. The maternal grand-
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father, Col. James Dowell, was a native of Ken- tucky, and married Barbara Schachlett, also born within the State.
The Virginia and Kentucky Dowells early took a prominent place in the history of our country. and have ever been accounted among the substan- tial, law-abiding and honored citizens of the United States, William H. Dowell, the father of our sub- jeet, was born upon the 11th of May. 1816, his wife, Nancy Dowell, one year his junior, having been born January 15, 1817. Simeon 11. Dowell left his native State in 1817. and locating in Liv- ingston County, Mo., passed six years in this por- tion of the State. His next home was in Chariton County, which was destined to become his perma- nent residence, and the abiding-place of a large family of descendants. Investing his capital in his present farm. he has devoted himself to its culture and has made his homestead annually yield him an excellent harvest. Mostly engaging in the duties of general agriculture, and successful in his avocation as a tiller of the soil, onr subject also profitably handles a good grade of live stock.
In 1864 Mr. Dowell was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca J. Hayden. daughter of Daniel and Polly ( Walker) Hayden. long-time residents of Kentucky, in which State Mrs. Dowell was born. The pleasant home of our subject and his estima- ble wife was brightened by the birth of a family of eight intelligent children. three sons and five daughters: Lulla, deceased. was the eldest-born; Lee, the first son. is also deceased: Minnie E. and George O. are surviving: Mamie S. has passed away; Barbara E. Emma and William H. are the three youngest and still survive to cheer the hearts of their parents. Our subject and his family are members of the Baptist Church and prominently connected with the social and benevolent interests of that religious denomination. Widely known and highly respected, Mr. and Mrs. Dowell and their entire family hold a position of influence in the community and have a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Fraternally, our subject is a member of the Ancient Free &. Accepted Mason -. and has long been associated with that honored order. An active factor in behalf of educational advancement, our subject has for three years been
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a valued member of the School Board and mate- rially assisted in the upward progress of the neigh- boring school of the home locality. Progressive and publie-spirited. he is ever ready to do his full share in the extension of local improvements, and a substantial man of earnest purpose, gives ready aid in the establishment of worthy enterprises. . 1 kind friend and neighbor, he has dwelt among the acquaintance of many years, respected and hon- ored for his true worth and sterling integrity of character.
ILLIAM W. ESTES. an enterprising and successful agriculturist, and native-born Missourian, resides upon section 5. town- ship 50, range 31, Liberty Township, Clay County. and after years of energetic toil enjoys the fruits of his honest labor among the friends of a life- time. The Estes are an old Virginian family, widely known and highly esteemed. Thomas Estes. the father of our subject, was born in Virgmia in 1790, and was reared in the Old Dominion. Mar- rying in 1819, he journeyed to the Territory of Missouri in the same year. finally locating in Clay County in 1821. Prospered in his new home, this pioneer settler amassed a competence and became an extensive land-holder. at one time owning twelve hundred acres of valuable real-estate.
Thoroughly understanding the cultivation of the soil. Thomas Estes was also a successful stock- raiser, his herds being numbered among the best in his portion of the State. He and his good wife were both Baptists, and carnest Christian people. William W. was the eldest in their family of -ix children, and came into the home in 1821.
The first wife of Thomas Estes did not long survive her marriage, but passed away when her son William was a very young child. The sec- ond wife. Anna ( Edwards) Estes, bore her hus- band four children, and, a most estimable lady. died in 1856. Our subject and Marien. by the sce- ond marriage, are the only representatives of the happy family who once clustered around the fam- ily table, Marien lives in New Mexico.
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William Estes is a native of Saline County, and was brought to Clay County by his parents when only six weeks old. He enjoyed the limited ad- vantages of the little schools of those primitive days, and was early trained in the work of agri- cultural life. When the gold excitement drew people by the thousands to California, he was among the '?er-, who, crossing the plains over land, reached their destination after weeks of wearisome travel. Our subject drove an ox-team through and made his trip a profitable one, own- ing a mine of his own and receiving excellent re- turns from the glittering ore.
In 1852 Mr. Estes was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Lincoln, a lady of culture and worth. Mr. and Mrs. Estes had one child, a daughter, America, who was born in 1853. She is married to James Bevins and resides with her father, who lost his wife by death in 1880. Mrs. Bevins was the mother of five children. three of whom are living: Katie Carr. Plumb and Jimmie Estes. Pearl May and William David are de- ceased.
Our subject has for three-score years and ten been an eye-witness of the wonderful growth of his native State. Reared amid pioncer scenes and experiences, he grew up energetic. earnest and self-reliant, and, always industrious. upright and honorable in the daily transactions of life, com- mands the respect and esteem of all the residents of his neighborhood and county. Never a poli- tician, he has always taken an active interest in all matters pertaining to local and national gov- ernment, and throughout the many years of his useful life has ever been a true American citizen, casting his vote with the Democratic party.
ESSE CLEVENGER. This prominent citi- zen of Ray County is an excellent type of the thrifty American farmer, whose con- staney to the business in hand. and whose energy, have so greatly enhanced the value of our agricultural regions. Mr. Clevenger has a magni-
ficent farm of over one hundred and twenty aeres. on which he has a substantial and modern resi- dence, well located and surrounded by a beautiful lawn. The appearance of the home is quite in harmony with the way in which the farm in gen- eral is kept up, for every nook and cranny on the place is well looked after, and speaks in an elo- quent manner as to the thrift of the owner.
Our subject was born November 9, 1827. on the farm on which he now resides. His father. Jesse Clevenger, was born in the Old Dominion, and from that State removed to Tennessee with his parents at the age of eight or nine years. In 1823 he became a resident of Missouri, and made his home in Saline County for a number of years. Upon selecting a companion in life. he chose Jane Morrison, of North Carolina, and their union re- sulted in the birth of eleven children. the imme- diate subject of this sketch being the youngest member of the family, and he, with a brother who resided in Southern Kansas, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Freeling, of Cameron. Mo., are the only ones now living.
At the time the family settled in Missouri, the farm on which they located, and which is now owned by our subject, was in its primitive condi- .. tion, but with that courage which has ever been a characteristic of the pioneer. the father set to work to improve his land and eventually succceded in carving out a home from the wilderness. 1Ic erected a small log cabin on the place, and in this rude structure our subject first saw the light. The father was a skillful and experienced hunter, and much of his leisure time was spent in following that pastime, he seldom returning home without a plentiful supply of game, which he had brought down with his trusty rifle. Owing to the fact that he was lame, he hunted principally on horseback. and became noted throughout that region as a Nimrod of no mean order. Ile was a soldier in the War of 1812.
The second marriage of Jesse Clevenger, the fa- ther. took place on the 18th of June. 1837. Miss Phabe Goode, daughter of Allen and Susanna (Lee) Goode, becoming his wife. She is related to the Lee family of Revolutionary fame and Gen. Robert E. Lee, of the Civil War. She is a Ken-
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tuckian by birth, and is a lady of intelligence, good judgment and refinement. She has borne her husband a family of nine children, two of whom are deceased. Those living are: Melissa 3., Mrs. J. Allen; Rebecca, Mrs. Allison ; Susanna, Mrs. Vance; William, Emma, Albert and Edmund. Al- Ien Goode has been a resident of Missouri from very carly times, and the greater part of his life has been spent in Ray Comty. He became the fa- ther of eleven children. three of whom are living at the present time, one son being a resident of Iowa, a daughter of California, and Mrs. Cleven- ger of Missouri. Ile has thirteen grandchildren.
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Although Mr. Clevenger has always been a Dem- oerat in politics, he is not an admirer of Grover Cleveland, and does not vote for him. Mr. Clev- enger received but limited educational advantages in his youth, owing to the fact that schools were scarce and his services were required on the farm, but he is now one of the intelligent men of the county, the school of experience taking the place of the public school advantages that should have been his in his boyhood. He is quite extensively engaged in the raising of stock, which he has found to be profitable, and considerable of his at- tention is given to raising fruit.
OHN C. STICKLE. The drug store owned and conducted by Mr. Stickle is consid- ered one of the leading business establish- ments of Orrick. and the calling which he follows is one of the most important and respon- sible of the many that contribute to swell the in- dustrial activities of any community. In connec- tion with successfully conducting this responsible position, he is the present public servant of Unele Sam, the postoffice being located at his establish- ment and presided over by himself, with the efli- vient aid of his wife and daughters.
Born in Colborne, Canada. on the 23d of May, 1831. our subject is the son of Henry Stickle. The latter was born in Sidney, in what was then Upper Canada, in the year Ist]. and in the place of his birth he followed the trade of a
carriage-builder, and became a highly respected citizen. He was an active member of the Masonic fraternity, and at the time of his death, which oc- eurred at Cobourg, Canada, in 1882, he was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church. He was one of ten children, seven boys and three girls, all of whom are deceased, with the excep- tion of Jeremiah, who has now almost reached the advanced age of one hundred years, and is a resi- dent of Haldimand, Ontario.
The wife of Henry Stickle was Miss Calista San- ford, who was born at New Haven, Conn., about 1811 or 1812, and died at about the age of sixty- nine years. She had one sister and two brothers, who are dead, unless it be one brother who went to Florida when very young and has not been heard from since. The paternal great-grandfather of Mr. Stickle was born in Germany, and upon emigrating to America settled in the State of New York, where he became the owner of a large amount of land, as well as many slaves. He owned the tract of land upon which Trinity Church now stands, and also one hundred and twelve aeres in what is now the business center of the city of Harlem.
John C. Stickle remained with his parents until he was nineteen years of age, and completed his education at Victoria College. Cobourg, Canada, succeeding which he went to the Pacific Coast, where he remained for thirteen years, and fol- lowed various employments as a means of liveli- hood. He married Miss Eliza MeMurray. who was born in Thud. Canada, in 1811. Upon the death of his wife, Mr. Stickle was left with a daughter, Nellie Calista, who was born December 16, 1868, and is now one of the most accomplished young ladies in Orrick. She never attended the public schools a day in her life, but carried on her studies under the tuition of her stepmother until she entered Woodland Female College at Inde- pendence, Mo., where she was a student for one year.
On the 17th of November, 1873. Mr. Stickle married Mrs. Harriet Aun ( Irish) Smith. This lady was born in Northumberland County. in what is now Ontario, on the 4th of December. 1836, and is the daughter of Peter Irish, a na-
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tive Canadian, who was born in the year 1801, being one of four children. He died June 19, 1881, while on a visit to his son at Rich Ilili, Mo. In his religious belief he was a member of the Methodist Church. The mother of Mrs. Stickle was Esther, daughter of Eldridge Stanton, who was born in 1807. and was one of six children. al! of whom are supposed to be dead, her own death occurring September t. 1868. In 1863 Harriet A. Irish became the wife of J. R. Smith, who passed away during the same year. Mrs. Stickle is a lady possessing many accomplishments, as well as those Christian virtues which have made her be- loved by all. After the completion of her eduen- tion she became a school teacher. in which eceu- pation she was remarkably successful. She has borne Mr. Stickle one daughter. Mary Alice, who was born in Orrick February 18. 1879.
The maternal great-grandfather of Mrs. Stickie, a native of an Eastern State, moved to Canada in an early day, and in 1813 returned to the United States on a visit. While here he became engaged in the War of 1812. and was killed on the anni- versary of his birth. December 31. 1813, leaving a widow and six children. This property in Can- ada being confiscated, his widow, with native energy and tact, reared her children and had the proud satisfaction of seeing them all well settled in life, occupying positions of usefulness. This patriot's wife survived to the age of more than four-score years and passed away in Illinois.
Mr. Stickle settled in Orrick, Ray County, Mo., in November, 1873, and embarked in the drug trade, which business he has continued ever since. lle carries a complete assortment of drugs, med- icines, proprietary remedies and elegant toilet articles, in fact, everything that is usually found in a first-class drug store. He received the ap- pointment of Postmaster in the spring of 1871. and held that office until he was succeeded by a Mr. Bailey, during President Cleveland's adminis- tration. but again received the appointment when Harrison became President. Ile keeps no clerks, but finds able assistants in his wife and daughters. In addition to the drug business and the care of the postoffice, he finds time to look after the orange groves in Florida and Louisiana of which
he is the owner. He is a member of the Epi-co- pal Church, and socially belongs to the Masonic order. ilis wife is a member of the Christian Church. They have living with them a boy by the name of Harry B. Rowley, eleven years of agre, whose mother was a Miss Irish prior to her marriage, and a half-cousin of Mrs. Stickle.
OSEPH DAIN, JR. It has grown to be a remarkable fact, that transplant a Canadian from his native soil to that of the States. and whatever he undertakes will be sure to go. Our subject is a native of the Queen's Dom- inion, and the flourishing condition of the manu- facturing plant of which he is President and superintendent in Carrollton shows that he is no exception to the rule among his countrymen. He has a genius as a business manager, and his success in whatever he has put his hand to has been pro- nounced. The Dain Manufacturing Company is an important concern, having a capital stock of $100,000, fully paid up.
Mr. Dain was born in London, Canada. May 3. 1859. He is a son of Joseph and Hannah ( Webb) Dain. both of whom were natives of England. The former was born in that wonderful manufac- turing city which has well been called the best governed city of the world, namely, Birmingham. He was a worker in wood and a skilled stair- builder. Ile came to Canada at the age of twen- ty-five years, and located near London, where he was first employed at farming: later he took to a mercantile life, and in the year 1872 came to Chillicothe, Mo., and engaged in the general merchandise business until he finally retired. He has reached his three-score and ten year -. and promises to survive for some time.
The Dain family comprised Ave children. of these four are living, and our subject is the young- est. He was reared in Canada on the farm, and was also with his father in the store. He attended public schools, and on coming to Missouri with his parents entered the public schools at Chilli- rothe. After finishing his education, he served as
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clerk for his father until sixteen years of age, when he was apprenticed to learn the cabinet- maker's trade. After working at it for two years. he was engaged in Meadville in the manufacture of coffins. While thus employed, he invented and patented what is known as the Dain Automatic Hay Stacker. In 1882 he sold his cabinet-making business and went to Springfield, Mo .. where he manufactured the hay stacker for a year, when he went to Kansas City and organized a com- pany. Ile built a factory and engaged in the manufacture of his invention until 1889.
While thus engaged. he at the same time brought his ingenuity to bear on similar needs, and invented the Dain Center Draft Mower, the Dain Sweep Hay Rake, the Dain Power Lift Push Rakes and the Eureka Corn Harvester, all of which were patented. In 1889 Mr. Dain organized a new company and moved his business to Carroll- ton. It was conducted for one year and in the fall of 1890 was incorporated with a capital stock of $10,000. Mr. Dain himself filled the offices of President and Superintendent. Mr. II. W. Sever- ance was Secretary, and J. R. Clinkscoles was Treasurer. In the spring of 1892 the capital was increased to $60,000. Our subject was again ap- pointed President and Superintendent. J. R. Clinkscoles retained his position. and Mr. J. C. Bramhall was elected Secretary. The latter is a man of large experience, and has been especially successful on the road as a salesman. In the fall of 1892 they increased their capital to $100,000, and re-elected the old officers. This is the largest manufacturing plant . in Missouri, outside of the largest cities. They are gradually increasing their capacity and stock, so that it promises well for the future. They are located on South Main Street, between two depots, and directly on the Santa Fe and Chicago, Burlington & Kansas City Roads. They own a tive-acre tract of land. and the wood-working shop is a building 50x 180 feet in dimensions. The foundry is 50x50. and they have a shed room 10x150, and a machine shop 32 x96, two stories high. Their storage room is 18x 196, and the paint shop 18x160. The plant is run by a forty-horse power engine. They make their own pattern- here, and, as can readily be seen. it
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gives employment not only to a number of skilled workmen, but to men of various tastes and abil- ities. Mr. Dain himself superintends the whole works. His patents, which are manufactured here. number about fourteen in all. The trade extends over the West and North, and has a promising outlook in the South. They employ four men on the road.
Mr. Dain was married in 1882, in Meadville, this State. to a Mi-s Jenkins, who was born in Missouri. She is a daughter of A. Jenkins, who was a farmer and prominent stock-man there. They have two children, Bessie and Joseph, Jr. The family residence is on North Main Street, and is a pleasant and tasteful home.
OIIN R. AULD is engaged in general farm- ing on section 3, township 52, range 25, Carroll County. Ile is a native of the Keystone State, his birth having occurred in Pittsburgh, in 1832. His parents, John and Grace ( Minford) Auld. were both natives of Ire- land. At the age of six years, our subject removed with his parents from Pennsylvania to Ohio, where they located in Scott County. He was carly in- ured to farm labor and has always given his at- tention to that line of occupation.
The year 1866 witnessed the arrival of our sub- jeet in Missouri, where for eight years he engaged in agricultural pursuits in Ray County. For the past twenty years he has carried on the farm which he is still conducting in Carroll County. His farm comprises one hundred and seven acres of well- improved and valuable land, which is all under a high state of cultivation. As a farmer he has been very successful and his property shows the care and attention of a careful owner.
In 1860 Mr. Auld and Miss Martha. daughter of Joseph White, were united in marriage. Four children, of whom three are sous, have blessed their union: Thomas, Mary E., George and John M. Mrs. Anld is an esteemed member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his political views, Mr. Auld favors the men and measures of
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the Republican party, of which he is one of the firm supporters. lle and his family have a large cirele of friends in this vicinity and well deserve the good opinion of their neighbors.
6 HOMAS JEFFERSON WILLIAMSON. In a very early day in the history of this coun- try, members of the family from which Mr. Williamson descended left the shores of England, according to tradition, and took up their residence on this side of the Atlantic. The first member of the family of whom anything is very definitely known, was the great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch. James Williamson. who wasan only son, born september 15, 1717 (it is supposed in England). and who died in Logan County. Ky .. in March, 1830. lle first married Miss Elizabethi Hall. and afterward was united with a Miss Jack- son. The following-named children were born of his union with Mis- Hall: James, born september 8, 1775; Gracy. June 5. 1777: Mary, July 30, 1778; Leonard, February 20, 1780; John (grand- father of our subject), November 25, 1782: Joshua, August 5. 1785; Jane, January 8. 1787; Caleb, March 31, 1788; Elizabeth and Jesse ( twins), October 25, 1790. Of his second union two chil- dren were born: Jarvis, March 15. 1793; and Ilenry, August 31, 1795.
John Williamson, the grandfather, was born in Bedford County. Va., November 25, 1782, and moved with his wife and family to Logan County, Ky., about 1807, where, in August, 1823. he was called upon to mourn the death of his wife, who had been in maidenhood Miss Jane Campbell. of Virginia. After her death he took unto himself a second wife, and in 1851 moved to Iowa, where he died June 22. 1865. Ile was a farmer by occupa- tion. The children born of his first union are as follows: Prudence, a native of Virginia. married James Sawyer, February 6. 1825, and now resides in Nashville. Ill., at the age of eighty-even years; Wirt Nelson was born m Logan County, Ky .. September 23, 1809, and on the 20th of October.
1830, married Mary Ann Baber; Harrison L. mar- ried Jeweria Vaughn, December 21, 1832, and !. living in Logan County, Ky., aged seventy-nine years; Eliza MI. married George W. Hardy. De- cember 12. 1833, and lives in Simpson County. Ky., aged seventy-seven years; Eleazer T. mai- ried Amelia R. Rice, in August, 1839. and resides in Page County, lowa, aged seventy-five year -: Henry F. is deceased: and Alphonso L., who mar- ried M. C. Sawyer. November 30, 1847, is also de- eeased. Of the second union the following chil- dren were born: Thomas N., who married Salina P. Sawyer, September 12, 1849. and resides in Ne- braska: John W .. who married Elvira Garvin. June 8, 1853, and is deceased: James T .. who mar- ried Helen A. Davis, November 20, 1856, and is deceased; Joseph Il., who was married to Rebecca Reed. November 21, 1857, and is a resident of Colorado: and Mary E., who was united with W. G. Dinnan, October 1, 1857, and lives in lowa. The father of these children and his second wife died in Delaware County, lowa.
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