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SAMUEL F. SCOTT
Was born September 3, 1849, at Port Hope, Canada West, and is the son of James and Rebecca, who removed to Canada about 1838, and reared a family of eleven children. In 1859 they went to Illinois and engaged in farming. Our subject was raised on the farm, receiving such education as was usually obtained by sons of farmers, and at the age of fifteen went to Beloit, Wisconsin, to learn the business of moulder. Soon after entering upon his apprenticeship he enlisted, February 12, 1865, in the 153rd Regiment Illinois Volunteers, going immediately to Tullahoma, Tennessee. He was elected company clerk, and served in that capacity until the close of the war. He then returned home, assisted in the farm
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duties, and also attended the select school in the neighborhood for two years, and in the spring of 1867 went to Wisconsin for the purpose of becoming a river man on the Wisconsin river. During the next fall he returned home, but in the spring of 1868 again went to the Wisconsin river, buying a fleet of lumber rafts, which "realized a handsome profit. He spent a part of that summer and fall at home, and then, in company with two other young men, started across the country with a team and wagon to visit Kansas. He arrived at Kansas City Deeember 4, 1868, and then continued the journey to Kansas. He leased a farm in Anderson county, raising a crop in 1869 which proved a loss. Therefore came to Kansas City, obtaining a position as clerk in a wholesale house, which he continued until the firm quit business. Having saved some money he made an investment which proved successful. In the spring of 1873 he sold out and went to Barrington, Illinois, where, on the rst of January, 1874, he married Miss Mary J. Lombard, daughter of a wealthy farmer there. Atter his marriage he selected Kansas City as his home, but having some interests in St. Joseph spent several months there, and in the fall of '74 came here, opening a real estate agency and began operations as a real estate broker.
JOHN SCOTT,
Who is a native of Chillicothe, Ross county, Ohio, was born November 27, 1838. March 28, 1867, he moved to Chicago, remaining ten months, when he moved to Allen county, Kansas, locating on a farm. There he remained till December 6, 1868, when he moved to Kansas City, arriving January 2, 1869. He followed teaming till September 31, 1869, when, unfortunately, he had his collar bone taken out, which disabled him for labor. December ro, 1869, he began as night watch for Jerome, Milliner & Co.'s Bus Line Co. In 1871 he was appointed as foreman for the company. August 5, 1875, he was employed by the Kansas City Stock Yard Company to take charge of the barn, first in the old barn until the new one was built, since which time he has been under the employ of the company. Was married to Miss Mary Buel November 22, 1864. Have two children : Estell and Harry R.
JOHN SIVERWRIGHT,
Of the firm of Pennycook & Co., was born in Arbroath, Forforshire, Scotland, and lived there until he was thirty years of age. He then left Scotland, landing at Quebec, and came direct to Kansas City, Missouri, where he engaged in the carpenter business as contractor and builder. While engaged as contractor he built the First Presbyterian, United Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, also a business block for Mr. Schockneck. He was with Colonel Case, acting as car- penter, during the war. After receiving his discharge he returned to Kansas City and resumed his trade of contractor and builder from 1865 until he engaged in his present business, which consists of first and second hardware and furniture. Mr. Siverwright was married in Scotland to Miss Mary Hutchins. They have had eight children, (five having died) : Ist, Ann (deceased) ; 2nd, Chisholm; 3rd, May (deceased); 4th, Elizabeth (deceased); 5th, Minnie (deceased); 6th, John; 7th, Isabel. Mr. Siverwright is now enjoying the benefits of an active and busy life, and as one of the early settlers his integrity can be relied upon as a business man and a good citizen.
MRS. MARY E. SHANNON
Is one of the old inhabitants of the place which Kansas City now occupies. Born on her father's farm in what is known as Jarboe's Addition August 4, 1836, she was there reared and has made it her home since. At that time our city was known as Westport Landing. Houses or log cabins were few and far between. The hotel, commonly called tavern, was built of logs, as were all public buildings. On the 12th of October, 1858, our subject was married to Patrick Shannon, who
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took an active part in building up the city. He was a soldier in the Confederate army, entering as captain but being promoted to major. His death occurred in 1871. They had six children, four of whom are now living : Mary S. (wife of Bernard Corrigan), Carrie B., Susan R. and Anna V. Two died when young. Mrs. Shannon is a member of St. Patrick's church.
JOHN SHAW,
Plumber and gas fitter, was born in Clark county, Ill., October 2, 1837, and was there reared, receiving his primary education at the Marshall Academy. Continued his studies for some time and then went to Delaney in 1858, remaining until 1859. At this time he commenced the study of law with Judge Schofield, of Marshall, who is now one of the supreme judges of the State of Illinois, and from there went to Cincinnati, Ohio. There attended the law school, graduating from this institution in April, 1861. In May, of the same year, he enlisted in the late war, serving until 1864. Was honorably discharged that year as captain; and then returned to Marshall, his former home, and from there to Kansas City in 1865. Here he established his present business at once. Was married June 16, 1864, to Miss Nettie Barber. She was born in Clarke county, Ill. They have a family of three children : Edward and Ernest, twins, born August 31, 1870, and Nettie, born September 7, 1875.
A. SHELDON,
Agent for the Blue Springs Flouring Mills, was born February 17, 1845, in Manchester, England, and while young learned the dry goods business. In 1870 he engaged in the cotton business, and now owns a large manufactory in Man- chester. In 1879 he came to the United States on a pleasure trip, and liking the appearance of the country, especially of Kansas City, determined to locate. He is married and has oue child. Himself and wife are members of the Congrega- tional church.
GEORGE W. SHEPHERD
Is a pioneer of Jackson county, having been born one and a half miles east of Independence, January 16, 1842. Here labored on the farm until twelve years of age, when his parents moved into the town, and here he was brought up, being educated in the schools of Independence. His father came to this county several years prior to George's birth, and was among the very first white men to settle in the county. Our subject distinctly remembers when there was but one business house in Kansas City, the outfitting house of Majors & Russell. In 1856 Mr. S., in company with his brother who was a Government contractor, went to Salt Lake City, remaining until 1858, when he returned to his home in Independence. He was engaged in farming until the breaking out of the war, in 1861, when he enlisted in the Confederate service under General Price. He participated in many hotly contested battles of the war, among which were Springfield, Prairie Grove, Pea Ridge and others. After this time Mr. S. says his history is written and can be seen by the general reader. He is now engaged in selling books. His marriage was in 1865, to Miss Martha Maddox. They have one child, James.
DR. R. W. SHIPLEY
Was born near Athens, Fayette county, Ky., where he resided until ten years of age. Then he went with his parents to Laurenceville, Laurence county, Ill., and while living there he studied medicine with Dr. H. H. Hayes, and afterward at- tended medical lectures at Evansville College. After passing through a thorough course of lectures he received his diploma, and then went to Laurence county, Ill., and practiced medicine for two and one half years. Afterward went to Corydon, Wayne county, Iowa, where he also entered into the practice of his
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profession for three years, and then went to Kansas. Located at Osawatomie, in what was then Lykins county, but known now as Miami county. Practiced about six years, then moved on his farm six miles from town, where he founded the town of Fontana. In 1861 went into the army as assistant surgeon, in the Third Kansas volunteer infantry, remaining until 1862, when he was detached for recruiting service for four months. He was then assistant surgeon in the 13th Kansas volunteers until the closing of the war. He was in the battles of Dry- wood, Fort Wayne, Cane Hill, Prairie Grove and Honey Creek. His regiment also took part in several heavy skirmishes. After the war closed the doctor located at Pleasant Hill, Missouri, in the fall of 1865, remained there for three years when he removed to Kansas City, and resumed the practice of medicine. He was married June 2, 1853, to Miss Lydia E. Ruble, of Knox county, Ind., by which union they have four children : Edward A., Minnie V., Richard Colfax, and Marcus H.
WILLIAM O. SHOUSE,
Judge of the court of Jackson county, was born in Woodford county, Ky., but principally reared in Shelby county. There resided until 1839, when he re- moved to Jackson county, Mo., settling in Kaw township, near the present site of Kansas City, arriving on the 25th of October, the same year, having come the entire distance by wagon. He held in his possession the first parchment of the old town site, until 1863, when his house was destroyed by fire, and he lost the most of his valuables. He was appointed Justice of the Peace, and held the office for eight years, and in 1862 was appointed by Governor Gamble to the of- fice of County Judge, but declined to qualify. In the fall of 1880 he was elected County Judge, which office he now holds. On the 12th of December, 1833, he was married to Miss Harriet Byan, born and reared in Kentucky. Her father was the founder of Byan Station, Ky. They have three children : John C., Car- rie W. (now Mrs. L. Deardorff), and Mattie W. (now Mrs. J. S. Morgan).
J. B. SHOUGH,
Commission merchant, was born in Fayette county, Penn., November 3, 1823, and moved to Madison county, Ohio, and located on a farm. April 26, 1849, he started to Bloomington, Ill., arriving June 22nd, where he was engaged as an agriculturist and stock raiser, and while in this locality improved three farms, planting an orchard on each. February 7, 1869, he moved to Butler county, Kansas, remaining till November 10, 1874, when he moved to his present loca- tion. In February, 1875, he embarked in the live stock commission trade in the old Exchange building with James Reynolds. Remained one year when he be- came connected with Hewings & Tiles. In 1878 Wm. R. Clemens took the place, in the firm, of Hewings & Tiles, remained till January, 1880, since which time the firm has been known as J. B. Shough & Co., with L. Harsh as the company. Miss Martha Rayburn became his wife September 22, 1848. She was born in Madison county, Ohio, October 20, 1829, and is a daughter of Judge J. Rayburn, of Madison county, Ohio, and who now resides in Bloomington, Ill. They have ten children, five of whom are living : Annie, F. P., Susan B. (now Mrs. Drugman), Ulysses Grant, and Eddie McC.
FRED. C. SHROEDER,
Grain and provision commission merchant, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 27, 1837, and was educated at the Danish University of his native city, graduating in 1856. In the same year he went to the Island of St. Thomas, of the Danish possessions, and engaged in the mercantile business as clerk, with H. Morrison & Son, hardware dealers. Was with them until 1859, when on ac- count of impaired health, caused by yellow fever, he came to the United States, arriving at San Francisco, and from thence he made a tour through Mexico and
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Central America. There having recovered his health, he went to New York City and accepted a situation with W. E. Bowen, in a wholesale liquor establish- ment, and after being in his employ for three years, he went to Milwaukee, Wis., where he was employed as first clerk in the grain commission house of West & Fowler. In 1872 he, with Robert R. Lindblom, established the grain commission house of Shroeder, Lindblom & Co., they doing business until the spring of 1877, when the firm dissolved, and Mr. Shroeder came to Kansas City. Soon started in the grain commission business, which, though small in the beginning, has in- creased heavily, his field extending through Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Texas. March 17, 1856, he married Miss Dora Christians, of Wisconsin. They have seven children : John, Maggie, Fred, Dora, Anthon, Mamie, and Harry.
O. C. SHULL,
Jeweler and watchmaker, was born in Highland county, Ohio, December 30, 1833, and there resided until eight years of age. Then removed with his parents to Peoria, Ills., where he was reared and educated. When about twenty years old he commenced learning the trade of watch-maker and after serving a regular apprenticeship, worked for one year in Peoria. Thence to Stark county, and a short time afterward on account of failing health was compelled to abandon this business. Then became engaged in dealing in horses in Illinois, and after re- moved to Iowa, continued his business and commenced farming. On the break- ing out of the war in 1861, he enlisted in Twenty-first Iowa, Gov. Merrill's com- pany, mustered in at Dubuque, Iowa, and came immediately to Rulah, where he was in several minor engagements. On account of illness he was here discharg- ed afterward, going to Peoria. Then commenced clerking in a drug store, con- tinued four years and again on account of his health had to quit it. In 1872 he came to Fort Scott, Kas., and for two years engaged in the sewing machine business and selling marble. Thence to this city and established himself in his present business. He was married in 1857 to Miss Delia Sterm, born in Peoria county, Ills., October 18, 1840. They have three children : Minnie L., Frank L., and Oliver E.
DAVID SLATER
Was born in Carrickon Suire, County Tipperary, Ireland, in March, 1825, and there lived and was educated up to his sixteenth year, when he went to Dublin to per- fect himself in the tailors trade, at which he had worked in his native town. Soon after he went to Newfoundland, on board the ship Sir Walter Scott, loaded with granite from Dublin for the Cathedral of St. Johns, then being erect- ed under the management of Archbishop Fleming. Landing in St. Johns in the spring of 1842, he soon after was employed in the cod fishery and followed that business until 1845, when he went to New York City. There he worked at his trade for six months, and on the roth of October, 1846, he enlisted in Com- pany H, First Regiment of the United States Dragoons, and served during the Mexican war, under Captain Gardener, was with General Scott's army when it made its triumphal march into the City of Mexico. For services rendered he was shown preferments by commanding officers. At one time he was sent as a messenger by Gen. Scott bearing important intelligence from Turcuboy to the City of Mexico. He was also detailed as one of the body guards of the com- manding officers who made peace with General La Bega. After returning to St. Louis after the close of the Mexican war he was detailed as orderly for General Harney. He served in the regular United States Army ten years, and besides participating in the war with Mexico, he has been in service on the frontier, quelling trouble with the Sac and Fox Indians. With his company he has made long marches to the Silkirk settlement on Red River, of the North to settle trouble emenating from the disputed boundry between the United States and the British possessions. He came to Kansas City just before the breaking out of the
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late war, a short time after being mustered out of the regular service, and when the war did break out he was again brought into service by being requested by Gen. McFarren to take charge of the foraging department at White Cloud on the Missouri River. Was afterward under Quartermaster Theo. S. Case in various positions during the war of the rebellion. He has been twice married. His first wife was Margaret Mooney by whom he has one daughter, Mary. He married his second wife Mrs. Margaret Duffy, nee Margaret Sage, of Kansas City, in 1878. Himself and wife are ardent Catholics and are members of the Immaculate Conception of Kansas City.
MRS. MARY J. SMART,
Relict of the late Judge Thomas A. Smart, is one of the few pioneers of Jack- son county now living. She came to Missouri in 1848 with a brother, who settled in Westport and was engaged in the mercantile business, and whose failing health in 1850 induced him to make a trip to California, leaving his business in her hands. He dying soon after his departure, she employed Judge Smart, who had been an intimate acquaintance of her brother to assist her in settling up his business; hence an intimacy sprung up between them and soon after, in 1851, they were married. Herself and husband kept a hotel that occupied the ground where Deardoff's lum- ber yard now is. It was the principal stopping place for all the Free State men who were then going to Kansas. She being a northern woman, with northern proclivities, was highly esteemed by them for her sympathy and hospitality. Her quaint old-fashioned residence on Main, between Tenth and Eleventh, near the old Smart Hotel, is a relic of the primeval days of Kansas City.
CHARLES E. SMALL,
Attorney, was born in Madison county, Illinois, July 27, 1854. He was educated in Mckendree College, graduating in 1874. He came to Kansas City in June, 1876, and began the study of law under Gage & Ladd, and was admitted to the bar of Jackson county, Mo., in 1878.
JAMES SMITH,
Of the firm of Jarboe & Co., Keystone Iron Works, Kansas City, was born in Canton, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., May 1, 1834, where he was reared and educated. When fourteen he entered the shops of Golding & Co., of Waterville, N. Y., to learn the trade of machinist, being with them four years. Then re- turned to Pottsdam, near his old home, where he was employed by William Gold- ing & Co., and worked for them six years. Leaving them in February, 1858, he went to Rochester, N Y., and was employed by the New York Central Railroad Company until coming to Kansas City in April 1865. Here he established him- self in the foundry and machinist business in the old Lloyd Foundry and Machine Works, associating with him Messrs. Lloyd, Dragon and Hale, under the firm name of A. J. Lloyd & Co. Mr. Lloyd dying in the fall of 1868, the firm dis- solved, when he became connected with J. P. Green & Co. in the State Line Machine Works. In 1870, Mr. Green selling his interest to S. McKnight, the firm was changed to McKnight & Co. In 1873, Mr. McKnight failing in busi- ness, the firm was again changed and the present company of D. M Jarboe & Co. was formed February, 1874, and occupy the same quarters and are now known as the Keystone Iron Works of Kansas City. In 1854 he married Miss Martha Mitchell, of Pottsdam, N. Y. They have an only daughter, Katie, wife of Aug stus M. Graff.
J. C. SMITH
Was born in Clayton county, Iowa, and resided in that state until twenty-one years of age. Leaving there he removed to Topeka, Kansas, where he was en- gaged in the saw mill business for about one year. Then removed to Junction
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City, where he was employed with Oberne, Hosick & Co., dealers in hides, wool and tallow, and traveled about three years. He was afterward engaged as clerk in a retail grocery store for three years, and then again commenced traveling for his former employers. After a time he came to Kansas City and took charge of their business at this place. Mr. S. was married to Miss A. E. Biggo, of Junc- tion City, Kansas. They have one child, Della.
DR. ELLIOTT SMITH
Is one of the leading dentists of Kansas City. He began the study of dentistry at a very early age under his father, John F. Smith, an old and practical dentist, and one of the oldest practitioners in Canada. Our subject was born in Toronto, Canada, in 1852, where he was raised. In 1862 he made a tour to Europe, visiting London during the World's Exposition at that city, and afterward Glas- gow and many other cities of note. Returning to Toronto in 1863, he actually began the study of dentistry under his father, continuing to study until 1868, when he became associated with him in the dental profession at Detroit, Michi- gan, and was with him until 1875 when he associated himself with Dr. C. H. Land, in the same city, and practiced with him until 1877. Then became connected with Dr. Hiram Benedict, with whom he practiced for nearly two years, when Dr. Benedict retired from the practice, he continuing until June, 1880. Then he traveled through Canada and the Eastern States, introducing an improve- ment in a metal base for artificial teeth, he being the original inventor. Meeting with encouraging success he came west, and finding his improvement approved by eminent professional men he was induced to come to Kansas City, where he has an extensive practice and is introducing his improvement.
J. MILLER SMITH,
Contracting agent for the White Line fast freight, was born in Chester, Penn- sylvania, on the 27th of July, 1853. He received excellent advantages in his youth, attending the Penn Millitary Academy. He studied for a civil engineer and at seventeen years of age engaged in the stone quarry business. Was thus employed one year, and then received an appointment as second lieutenant in the regular army. He held this position about two years and six months when he be- came connected with the Huston and Texas Central Railroad, remaining with them some six months. He received an appointment as captain's secretary in the navy, and held this position two years. He returned to Philadelphia and became connected with the Westchester and Philadelphia Railroad. In 1878 he came west and located in Atchison, Kansas. Remained there one year and then came to Kansas City and was employed by the Chicago and Alton Railroad. In October, 1880 he accepted his present position.
JAMES J. SOULE,
Ticket agent at Grand avenue depot, was born October 17, 1850, at LaHarpe, Hancock county, Illinois, and there was reared and educated. In 1869 he commenced learning telegraphy with the T., P. & W. Railroad, remaining for three years, when he became agent at Lagrange, Missouri, for the old M. V. & W. R. R. There resided two years. Was married to Miss Mary C. Williams, born in 1853, in that place. His next move was to Peoria, Illinois, where, for one and one-half years, he was under J. E. Ransey, Western Union manager. About this time, he went to assist his father-in-law in the management of a hotel at Kirksville, Missouri, and in the fall of 1878, went to LaHarpe, Illinois, taking charge of the Tremont House. This being destroyed by fire during the winter, he lost heavily, commenced railroading again, and June 16, 1879, became agent at Mount Leonard, this State, on the line of the C. & A. Railroad. On the 15th of July, his wife was thrown from a carriage by a runaway team, and dangerously
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hurt, from the effects of which she died on the 21st of the same month. Leaving Mt. Leonard in August, he went to Higginsville, and thence to Mexico, Missouri. From there to this city, October 15, 1879, and took charge of his present office. He is a fine railroad official, as his long standing therein amply proves. He has two children: Katie V. and James E. Mr. Soule is a member of the Baptist church.
JAMES F. SPALDING,
Principal of Spalding's Commercial College, was born near Ypsilanti, Washte- naw county, Michigan, July 28, 1835. When six years of age, his parent moved to Ann Arbor, where he was principally reared. He received excellent educa- tional advantages, and in 1860 graduated from the classical department of the University of Michigan, and in 1863 received the degree of A. M. After grad- uation, he taught one year in the Union High school of Ann Arbor, then two years in Bryant & Stratton's Detroit Business College, and for nearly one year in the Albion Commercial College. In 1865 he came to Kansas City, where, on the 25th of October of that year, he founded Spalding's Commercial College, which was duly incorporated July 11, 1867. Under his able management as president, this has now become one of the largest and most successful institutions of the kind in the west. The daily attendance during the past winter was, on an average, over 200. Prof. Spalding has been twice married. First, December 25, 1859, to Miss Marietta Lennon, who died December 14, 1863, leaving two children : Ida May and George E. His second marriage occurred October 5, 1864, at which time Miss Jennie Carr, of Romulus, Wayne county, Michigan, became his wife. By this union, they have a family of three children: Frank C., J. Mamie, and D. Rollie. Mr. Spalding is a prominent secret society man, and takes an active part in different fraternities. He is a member of the Zeta Psi, A. O. of U. W., I. O. O. F., and K. of P., of which latter order he is now supreme representative.
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