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Our subject passed his boyhood days on a farm and received but a very meager education. When nineteen years of age he left the parental roof, and, going to Kansas, located at Piqua, Woodson County, where he invested his means in a stock of merchandise, and for three years successfully conducted a good trade. At the end of that time he sold his interest there, and, moving to south- western Kansas, took and proved up a claim in Morton County. One year later he established an office in Richfield, the county seat, and was engaged in loaning money. For three years he was classed among the representative business men of that place, but in 1892, it being his father's desire to retire from farmi work, he returned to the old place, and has since been occupied in its man- agement. The tract is one hundred and eighty acres in extent, and is devoted principally to stock-raising, it being peculiarly adapted to that branch of agriculture. It is beautifully located, well watered, and is in fact one of the ideal homes of the locality. Although Mr. Hoover is a young man, he has a good knowledge of farming, and bids fair to soon take his place in the front rank of the substantial farmers of the county.
William McClellan Hoover and Miss Susanna Malcom were united in marriage December 29, 1892. The lady is the daughter of Ferguson and Nancy (Roush) Malcom, natives of Grant Coun-
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ty, Ind. Mrs. Hoover was also born in that state, the date of the event being November 6, 1867. By her union with our subject there have been born two children, Percy Ferguson and Otto Earl. Mrs. Hoover is a devoted member of the Presby- terian Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and although never aspiring to office-holding, is inter- ested in the welfare of his community and gives his support to all worthy enterprises.
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ILLIAM H. LIDDLE, who conducts a real-estate, insurance, loan and collection agency at Holden, was born in Lee Coun- ty, Iowa, November 19, 1837, and is a son of William and Mary Ann (Shephard) Liddle, both of whom were natives of England, the former coming with his parents from that country when five or six years of age. The family first located in Virginia, and from there removed to Dearborn County, Ind., where our subject's grandparents spent their remaining days upon a farm. His father grew to manhood and was married in Dear- born County, whence he removed to Iowa. On his going to the latter state he was accompan- ied by his wife's parents, who also located in Lee County. On his arrival he engaged in farming, and in due course of time was fairly prosperous. He died in November, 1887, at the age of seventy- five, having been born in May, 1812. His wife, the mother of our subject, as has been stated, was also a native of England, and was but a few months old when her parents crossed the ocean. She died in Iowa at about the age of forty-five.
The boyhood days of our subject were spent upon the farm in Iowa, where he received a fair chance of obtaining an education for that day. As a boy he worked in a nursery for some years, and so learned the business. In 1860, in part- nership with his uncle, George H. Shephard, he put in a nursery stock at Smithton, Pettis Coun- ty, Mo., where they continued until 1868, when, in company with his brother, he engaged in the
same business at Holden. This he continued un- til 1875, when he sold out to his brother. He then invested in the hardware business in this city, in partnership with Daniel Stearns. This connection continued until 1887, when it was dis- solved, and a new partnership was formed with J. M. Walker. This last continued until about 1890. He is now interested in a hardware store in Osawatomie, Kan.
Mr. Liddle has been twice married, his first marriage taking place in 1868, Miss Mary A. McCormick being the lady of his choice. She died in 1883, leaving no children. In February, 1884, he was again married, Miss Mary C. Hank, a native of Ohio, becoming his bride. They have one child, William Hank, born in Holden, July 17, 1887.
Politically Mr. Liddle is a Republican, and cast his first Presidential ballot in 1860 for Abraham Lincoln. He has been honored by his fellow- citizens with several local offices, serving as Col- lector of Madison Township in the years 1869 to 1872, inclusive, and also in 1874. During the first year he had to give a bond for $100,000. He has also served as a member of the School Board for three years, and has taken great interest in educational matters. Starting in life without any funds, and with only a horse given him by his father on leaving home, he has made his own way in the world, and though having lost considerable through others, he is now in comfortable circum- stances, owning considerable property both in Holden, Mo., and Osawatomie, Kan. For a number of years he served as a Director in the Bank of Holden, in which at one time he owned quite a little stock. He is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, has filled all the chairs in the subordinate lodge, gone through the encampment, is a Patriarch Militant, and has served as Major in the latter body, and is now Captain of Holden P. M. No. 10. He has rep- resented the order in the Grand Lodge, both for the subordinate lodge and encampment. A meni- ber of the Knights of Pythias, he has served in all the chairs of that body, and has also been a member of its Grand Lodge. He holds member- ship with the Ancient Order of United Workmen,
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has held all the offices in the lower order, and has acted as delegate to the Grand Lodge, and belongs to the Select Knights of that body. " The Maccabees also claim him as a member, and he is now serving his second year as Record Keeper. Together with his wife, he belongs to the Knights and Ladies of the Fireside. Mrs. Liddle is a lady of fine education, having attended the Normal University at Warrensburg, Mo., and having taught in the public schools for a number of years in both Johnson and Bates Counties. Both our subject and his wife are highly respected, and are numbered among the best citizens of Holden.
T SAAC ELLIOTT. The farm owned by Mr. Elliott lies on section 17, township 44, range 21, Pettis County, and consists of six hun- dred and forty acres, upon which first-class in- provements have been made. He is considered one of the most capable and enterprising farmers of his locality, and such has been the success of his efforts in former years that he is now enabled to retire, to some extent, from active manual la- bor. However, he still mantains a general super- vision of his interests, and is recognized as one of the progressive agriculturists of Flat Creek Town- ship.
A native of Pettis County, Mr. Elliott was born in Washington Township, November 22, 1840, being the son of Isaac and Nancy (Bourn) Elli- ott. His father was born near Frankfort, Ky., and was reared to manhood in the Blue Grass State, where he was twice married. Of his first union one daughter survives, Mrs. Martha Hat- ton, of Sedalia. By the second marriage there were seven children, our subject being the fourth of the number. One of his sisters, Amanda J., wife of C. C. Crawford, was born in Kentucky, but the younger children were born in Missouri.
On removing to Missouri, accompanied by his wife, children and two slaves, Isaac Elliott, Sr., entered land from the Government in Washing-
ton Township, and, settling upon that tract, he added to his possessions, until at the time of his death, in 1849, he was one of the wealthiest men in Pettis County. Two years after his demise his wife passed away. The eldest of his seven chil- dren was married, and the others found homes among relatives, some being taken by grandpar- ents, and others by uncles.
Our subject found a home with his sister, Mrs. Amanda J. Crawford, whose husband had a black- smith shop. He soon began to learn the trade, in which he soon became a more skilled work- man than his brother-in-law. He worked in the shop without wages until he was nineteen. In 1859 he was seized with the gold fever, and with a party of fifty-two made a trip to Pike's Peak. With a brother-in-law, Reuben Raimey, and another man, he went in a wagon, driving an ox-team. Arriving at his destination, he be- gan to work, and for two months was busily en- gaged there. What the final results might have been cannot be told, for the death of his brother- in-law caused him to return home. He then be- gan to work in the blacksmith shop once more, this time receiving wages.
At the breaking out of the war our subject's sympathies were with the Confederates, while his brother-in-law was a stanch Unionist. In 1861 they both joined the forces of the State Militia, Mr. Elliott being pressed into the service, and holding the rank of Orderly. In 1862 the militia disbanded, but he afterward served for seven months, participating in the battles of Otterville and Lexington. In 1864 he was a third time called into service, and took part in the battle at Sedalia.
November 22, 1865, occurred the marriage of Mr. Elliott and Miss Mary Frances Marshall, who was born in Flat Creek Township, Pettis County, Mo., March 7, 1840. Her parents, George and Elizabeth (Brown) Marshall, were born, reared and married in South Carolina, and in that state their two eldest children were born. On moving to Missouri, they settled in Cooper County, but a few years afterward came to Pettis County, where her father died when she was fif- teen, and her mother in February, 1865. By
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their union Mr. and Mrs. Elliott have had six children, viz .: Flora; Augusta Winona; Agnes, Mrs. Christopher A. Crawford, who died in 1891; Mary Frances; James A., who died in infancy; and George Vest, a bright lad, who assists his fa- ther in the cultivation of the home farm.
After his marriage Mr. Elliott settled upon his present farm, where he had previously purchased two hundred acres at $10 per acre. To this tract he has added until he is now the owner of six hundred and forty acres. In former years he en- gaged in buying and selling stock, but as that occupation demanded much of his time, and as he was not obliged to work hard, he retired from the business. His first Presidential ballot was cast in 1864 for Abraham Lincoln. In 1868 he was not permitted to vote, on account of his ac- knowledged Confederate sympathies. Since that time he has been loyal to the principles of the Democratic party, which he has frequently rep- resented in conventions. He has never accepted any office except that of School Director, in which capacity he has served for many years. He, his wife and all their children but the youngest, are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, and he fills the position of Trustee of the congregation.
AMES B. McCAMPBELL, a highly re- spected and substantial resident of Pettis County, located on his present farm seven- teen years ago. It comprises eighty acres, lo- cated on section 14, township 44, range 23. Mr. McCampbell was born in Preble County, Ohio, in 1843, and was the youngest member of the family of seven children born to Andrew and Elizabeth (Kessling) McCampbell.
The father of our subject was born in Virginia, and was there reared and educated, remaining at home until attaining his majority. When ready to begin in life for himself, he bade good-bye to his relatives and friends and went to Ohio, where
he learned the trade of a millwright. This he found to be a profitable business and followed it until his decease, in 1869. He invested the money which he thus earned in farming land, and while his work often took him into the surrounding towns and cities, his family made their home in the country.
Mrs. Elizabeth McCampbell was born in Penn- sylvania and departed this life in 1848, when James was a lad of five years. His education was obtained in the schools of the district, but even these he was permitted to attend only a short time each year, as his services were needed on the farm, and as soon as he was of sufficient age to be useful he was obliged to give it his en- tire attention.
In 1856 our subject went to Illinois and was there living when the call was issued by Lincoln for volunteers to put down the Rebellion. He was at that time less than eighteen years old, but on offering his services they were accepted and he was mustered in at Springfield, September 3, 1861, becoming a member of Company B, Thirty- third Illinois Infantry. He was in active service for more than four years, during which time he participated in many of the engagements in which his gallant regiment took part. He passed through many adventures while at the front without re- ceiving an injury or being taken prisoner. After taking part in all the prominent battles of the Southwest campaign, he was mustered out at Springfield, in December, 1865. He then re- turned to his Illinois home, where he was engaged in farming until 1870, the year he came to Mis- souri, and settled in Pettis County, on an estate ad- joining the one which he occupies at the present time. He is a thorough agriculturist, and the eighty-acre tract which he owns has been devel- oped by his energy and skill. He is greatly hon- ored and respected in his community as one of its oldest residents.
James B. McCampbell and Miss Maaura Wad- leigh were united in marriage in March, 1867. The lady is the daughter of Daniel and Lucinda (Libby) Wadleigh, natives of New Hampshire, in which state Mrs. McCampbell was also born. Her union with our subject has resulted in the
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birth of four sons and one daughter. Those liv- ing are: Harrison, who married Miss Cora Wilk- erson, and makes his home in this county; Ran- dolph, Roy and Dency. Charles E. is deceased.
Mr. McCampbell is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and also belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. As an old soldier, he meets with the veterans belonging to E. D. Baker Post No. 68, at Green Ridge. He is a true-blue Republican in politics, and has an abiding faith in the purity of that party's teach- ings. A public-spirited man, he takes a deep in- terest in the welfare and growth of the commu- nity, and is ever ready to assist in any movement for the betterment and upbuilding of his home locality.
AMUEL ROADRUCK. Upon section 1 of township 45, range 24, resides Mr. Road- ruck, one of the representative agriculturists of his locality, and a gentleman well and favor- ably known throughout Johnson County. He is a native of Ohio, and was born in Coshocton County in 1830, being the fourth in the family of Zale and Janette (Taylor) Roadruck. His pa- ternal grandfather, who was born, reared and married in Maryland, removed to Ohio and set- tled in Coshocton County, where he died at the age of one hundred and one years. He was a preacher in the Dunkard Church and a leader in that society.
At the time of coming to Ohio, Zale Roadruck was a mere child. He was born in Maryland, removed thence to Virginia with the other mem- bers of the family, and later came west to Ohio. He was reared in the Buckeye State, where he remained until about 1835, and then, removing to Indiana, established his permanent home in Ham- ilton County. There the remaining years of his life were passed, and there he died in 1866. The subject of this sketch in youth had only such ad-
vantages as the common schools afforded, and these were exceedingly meager. His education in farm work, however, was not so limited, for his time was principally devoted to agriculture, and in that occupation he was thoroughly trained in youth.
Remaining with his father until twenty-four years old, our subject then began life's struggles for himself. He entered a tract of land, and to the cultivation of this property he devoted his time until 1881, meeting with fair results in his undertakings. Accompanied by his family, he then removed to Kansas and made a settlement upon a farm, where he conducted general agri- cultural pursuits for about six years. Returning to Indiana, he resided for one year in Montgom- ery County, and thence came to Johnson County, settling upon the farm in township 45, range 24, where he has since made his home. Through his industrious efforts he has become the owner of one hundred and sixty-three acres, upon which substantial buildings have been erected, and all the improvements introduced to be found upon a model estate.
In 1854 Samuel Roadruck and Rebecca Horney were united in marriage. This estimable lady was born in Hamilton County, Ind., and died there in February, 1866. By their union they had five children, of whom the only survivor is Isaac N., who is married and lives in Kansas. The second marriage of our subject occurred in 1867, at which time he was united with Mrs. Sarah E. (Weed) Dickey, and their union was one of mutual helpfulness and happiness until they were severed by the death of the wife in 1888. Six children were born of this union, of whom four are still living, namely: William H., a resident of Kansas; George E., Charles and Samuel B., all of whom are with their father .. The sons are industrious, energetic and intelli- gent, and stand high in the community in which they live.
The social connections of Mr. Roadruck are with the Masonic fraternity, and he is interested in everything pertaining to the order. At one time he was actively identified with the Baptist Church. He is a conscientious man, and one who
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brings his religious belief into the everyday af- fairs of life. Politically he is an advocate of Democratic principles at all times and under all circumstances, and while he has never been an aspirant for public office, he has at different times been called upon to serve his fellow-citizens in positions of trust.
M ARSHALL L. DEHAVEN. Of a large number of railroad men residing in Sedalia, few have been in the service for so long a period as has the subject of this notice, who is now employed as conductor on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad, with headquarters in this city. His connection with railroading began in 1869, and it is worthy of special note that, during all the intervening years, neither he nor any man in his employ has ever been injured. At present he has charge of the through freight running between Sedalia, Mo., and Parsons, Kan.
The DeHaven family is of French origin, but several generations have been represented upon Old Dominion soil. The father of our subject, Barrick, was born in Frederick County, Va., April 18, 1818, being the son of Wesley DeHa- ven, a Virginian planter. While residing there he engaged in merchandising, and thence, in 1855, he came to Missouri, settling in Boonville, where he carried on a wholesale business for a short time. Later he settled upon a farm in Morgan County, and continued agricultural pursuits for a time, when he retired to private life. His closing years were spent in Sedalia, where he died Feb- ruary 4, 1894.
In 1847 Barrick DeHaven married Miss Albina Adams, a native of Frederick County, Va., and at present a resident of Cooper County, Mo. In religious belief she is a Presbyterian, and Mr. DeHaven was also a sincere member of that church. His political views led him into active co-operation with the Democratic party, and in the various communities where he resided he was
a man of influence in that political organization. His family consisted of seven children, all but one of whom survive. Marshall L., the eldest of the number, was born near Martinsburg, Va., September 11, 1848. He was a mere child when the family came to Missouri, and his boy hood years were passed in Cooper and Morgan Coun- ties, where he attended the district schools.
Starting out for himself in 1867, Mr. DeHaven took a trip to Kansas and spent one year in Os- wego, that state, after which he went to St. Louis, Mo., and studied telegraphy in Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College. However, he did not follow the occupation, though he mastered the science. In 1869 he came to Sedalia and se- cured a position as brakeman on the Missouri Pa- cific between Holden and Jefferson City, being on freight trains exclusively. In 1873 he went to his farmı near Otterville, Mo., where he superin- tended the cultivation of the land for two years. On re-entering the railroad business, he became brakeman on the Missouri Pacific between Se- dalia and Kansas City, and in 1879 was promoted to conductor, his run being between the same cities.
In 1887 Mr. DeHaven went to Chetopa, Kan., as night yardmaster for the Missouri Pacific, re- maining in that place for eight months. Later, for a short time, he was conductor on the Men- don Branch, between Chetopa, Kan., and Nebras- ka. From there he went South to Houston, Tex., and accepted a position as conductor on the Houston, Galveston & Northern Railroad, his route being from Galveston to Palestine and re- turn. Several months were spent in Texas, from which state he came back to Missouri and be- gan braking on the Chicago & Alton, between Slater and Kansas City. Shortly afterward he entered the employ of the Santa Fe, running be- tween Kansas City and Ft. Madison, and later was conductor on the Cincinnati, Jackson & Mich- igan, between Toledo and Allegan. This, how- ever, being too far away from his home to be de- sirable, he returned to Missouri about 1889, and for a few months was brakeman on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, after which he was made a conductor.
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The marriage of Mr. DeHaven occurred in Knox County, Mo., in 1873, his wife being Miss Mattie White, who was born in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. They have had five children, of whom Mattie died in childhood. Four are living: Ernest, a brakeman on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas; Beatrice, Gertrude and Lavet- tie. The family residence is situated on Eleventh Street. Socially Mr. DeHaven is a Mason, and belongs to Granite Lodge. He is also connected with the Order of Railway Conductors. He is a liberal contributor to public enterprises and to the Baptist Church, of which his wife is a member. It has always been his aim to render careful, faithful and painstaking service in the interests of his superior officials, and he is recognized as one of the most efficient railroad men in the em- ploy of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company.
REDERICK C. NAWGEL, residing on section 26, township 45, range 28, with post- office at Holden, Johnson County, Mo., was born in Bedford, Pa., April 9, 1827, and is a son of Frederick and Eva (Ott) Nawgel, both of whom were natives of the same county and state. The grandfather of our subject, Antony Nawgel, came to America when a mere boy, in company with his mother, who was a widow, and also with her brother, who was a lawyer, and who owned the Bedford Springs. The father of our subject was a farmer, but lived in town, where he engaged in merchandising and keeping a tavern. He served as Treasurer of the county for many years, and was living in Bedford when Washington was there during the Whiskey Insurrection, though at the time a mere boy. Bedford is the place where the British built a fort, over which was flung the flag presented by Lord Bedford. By some means that flag came into possession of Antony Nawgel, who willed it to the father of our subject, and it is now in the hands of some member of the family.
The father was born January 18, 1791, and his wife May 8, 1795. The former lived to a good old age, dying when eighty-nine. His boyhood days were spent in town, but on the death of his father he removed to the farm, and there reared his family and there died.
Frederick C. Nawgel, whose name heads this review, was fourth in a family of six children, of whom four are still living. He was reared on a farm and received but a limited education. He was taught to read, write and cipher at home. At the age of nineteen he began life for himself and worked on a farm for a time. In 1852 he went to California, in company with a number of others, making the overland journey by team. They were six months on the way. Arriving in Cali- fornia, for a time he engaged in mining, but soon hired to work on a ranch for $100 per month and board. Subsequently he went to Sacramento, where he engaged in the wood business. In 1854 he returned to Pennsylvania, having in his pos- session $1,600, all that was left of his earnings in that new El Dorado. In 1855 he went to Iowa and bought four hundred and eighty acres of land near Ft. Dodge, where he remained until 1859, and then returned to his Pennsylvania home.
While in Iowa, on the 27th of January, 1859, Mr. Nawgel married Henrietta Candlish, who was born at Kirkcudbright, Scotland, and who came to this country when about fifteen years of age. Nine children have been born to them, of whom two died in infancy. The living are Laura; James, who lives on his father's land in Iowa; Daniel, living at home; Nellie, who married Robert Musselman, now residing at Holden, Mo .; Rosa; Etta and Harry.
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