The History of Jackson county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens, Jackson county in the late warhistory of Missouri, map of Jackson county, Part 127

Author: Union Historical Company
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Kansas City, Mo. : Union historical company
Number of Pages: 1068

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JOHN GRAVES,

Merchant, Grain Valley, was born December 20, 1852, in Howard County, Mis- souri, was reared on a farm, and attended the common schools. In 1869-'70 he attended the State University at Columbia, Boone County, and in 1871 came to Kansas City, where he was employed as clerk in a bank. In the fall of 1874 he commenced the grocery business, and two years later traded this for a farm in

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Johnson County, Kansas where he resided two years. Then commenced bus- iness at this place ; is engaged in the lumber business and is express agent. His father, E. P. Graves was one of the leading citizens of this County. April 4, 1872, he was married to Miss Ida Porter, a native of Lexington, Lafayette County, Missouri. They have four children : Porter, Lou, E. P. and Ella.

J. F. GREGG,

Grocer, Grain Valley, was born in Stony Point, this county, March 22, 1844, and there received his education. During the War, in the fall of 1862, he and his father were taken prisoners, and were held in confinement some time. J. F. then enlisted in the Missouri State Militia in December, 1862, and served with them until February, 1863, when he went to Clay County, and in April he met Frank James, and enlisted in Captain Andy Blount's company, remaining with it until fall. He next went to Texas and joined Captain John Jarrett's regi- ment, and traveled to Shrevesport, Louisiana, where, and on the Mississippi River, he remained for some time. During the winter of 1863, he went to Cam- den, becoming one of General Shelby's command, and belonged to Ben Elliott's Battalion. In June, 1864, with sixteen men, he made his way to the Missouri River, being slightly wounded while en route, and was a member of General Todd's command until that officer was killed. At the close of the War he held the position of lieutenant, and surrendered at Lexington. Then turned his atten- tion to farming, and on March 17, 1869, was arrested on an old war indictment, and removed to Lexington. Was held prisoner until December following, and on account of disease was bound over until May, 1870, when he was released. Then returned home, and in 1872 went to Texas, returning in the fall of 1877. Purchasing property in Grain Valley, in the fall of 1880, he commenced in his present business. February 11, 1872, he married Miss Sallie C. Gilliland, a native of this county. They have three children: Estella P., Lula P. and Sam- uel T.

M. L. HALL,

Farmer and stock dealer, post-office Pink Hill, section 13, was born in Mont- gomery, now Powell, County, Kentucky, November 19, 1844, and was reared on a farm. He came to Jackson County, December, 1868, and located where he now resides. His farm contains 270 acres. Was married November 29, 1863, to Miss Sarah F. Steward, who is a native of the same county as her husband. They have been blessed with seven children, four of whom are living : James M., William R., Carrie Lee, and Herschel L. His father, James H. Hall, is a native of Kentucky, where he now resides. His mother, Emily (Thomas), is also a native of Kentucky, and both are of English descent.

B. F. HARDING,

Farmer, section 30, post-office Oak Grove, was born January 26, 1842, in Jackson County, Missouri, and lived with his parents until 1861, during which time he acquired such an education as could be given in the common schools. In 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate service; in 1862 was promoted to the position of first lieutenant, serving in that position until the close of the War. In August, 1856, returned to the old homestead. Moved to his present place May, 1867. He now owns 18612 acres of fine land, 100 acres of which is under a good state of cultivation Mr. Harding was married December 20, 1866, to Miss Parthenia J. Webb, by whom he had three children: Adlia, Maud, Oscar G., and John A. His wife having died, he married Miss Mary A. Webb, in 1874, by whom he had two children : Bettie and Nettie.

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JOHN M. HARDING,

Farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post-office Pink Hill, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, October 20, 1843 ; was reared in his native county on a farm, and attended the common schools of same county. In June, 1861, he enlisted in the Missouri State Guards, Company H, 14th Missouri. In March, 1862, he enlisted in the 3rd Missouri Artillery, and remained in the service till the close of the War. He was promoted to Corporal 1864. He participated in all the battles that the company was engaged in, which were many; Captain Schuyler Lowe being captain of the company. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Vicksburg, but was paroled in five days. After being discharged from service he returned to his home ; at that time his parents were living in Ray County, Misso. ri. He then went to St. Louis and attended Stewart's Commercial College, graduating September 13, 1865. He then returned to Jackson County, and in the following spring taught school, and in the fall went to Pleasant Hill, and began working in a store, where he was engaged as clerk till 1868, when he began in the mercan- tile trade for himself, which business he pursued till 1870, since which time he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits ; owns 445 acres of land. He was married to Miss Mary E. J. Youree, who is a native of Jackson County, Missouri, and was born March 24, 1843. Her father, Francis A. Youree, was a native of Tennessee and came to Jackson County about 1834.

M. M. HERRINGTON,

Farmer, section 23, post-office Grain Valley, was born April 24, 1836, in Simpson County, Kentucky, where he was reared and educated. He came to Dade County, Missouri, in the fall of 1856. In the spring of 1857 came to Jackson County and engaged in farming. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in August, 1862, and served until the close of the War, participating in about thirty noted battles, among which were Lone Jack, Prairie Grove, Springfield, Hartsville, Cape Girardeau and others. Was taken prisoner in Lafayette County in Price's raid, and was taken to St. Louis and thence to Alton where he was released June 21, 1865, when he returned to this county and engaged in farming. His farm consists of eighty-three acres; he also owns town property in Grain Valley. He married Miss Sarah F. Holland, a native of Kentucky. Their marriage ocurred November 30, 1861 ; they have had eight children, seven of whom are living : John M., Annie L., David C., May Bell, Magdalene, David S. and Clarinda M.

H. HINKSON,

Druggist, Grain Valley, was born May r, 1833, in Harrison County, Kentucky. His parents were natives of that State. He was there reared and received his educa- tion. He came West in 1855 and settled in Lewis County, Missouri, and remain- ed there until the spring of 1875. He then came to Jackson County and settled on Sec. 27, Tp. 49, R. 30, and engaged quite extensively in the stock business. He came to Grain Valley in October, 1880, and in April, 1881, he commenced the drug business. He also keepsa stock of groceries and deals in grain. He mar- ried Miss Emma Bowen, a native of Lewis County, Missouri, January 4, 1856. They have four children : Ida M., James P., John T. and William H.

JAMES R. HUDSON,

Farmer and stock raiser, section 2, post-office Grain Valley, was born July 30, 1833, in this county. He was reared here and received the benefit of a common school education. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and at present owns a fine farm of 190 acres, 160 acres under cultivation and thirty acres of timber. Being an old settler here he has won the respect of a large circle of friends. He took a trip to California in 1852 and remained there about two and a half years. During the late War he was enrolled among the militia-men at Kansas City and

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Independence, for some three months. He took a trip to New Mexico, and spent some three months looking over the country. He married Miss Geneva E. Hamlin, an estimable lady, a native of this State, born April 12, 1843. This marriage occurred April 14, 1859. They have a family of eight children, six of .. whom are living : Alice F., Amy B., James O., Page, Hattie M., Frank and Charles S. His mother, Mary P. Hudson, is still living, and is at present in her seventy second year. She came here with her husband in 1833, and has reared a family fo six children.

GREEN T. JOHNSON,

Blue Springs, was born in Patrick County, Virginia, October 25, 1820. When fifteen years of age, he came to Howard County, Missouri, with his parents, where he remained till the spring of 1836, when they located in Jackson County. During the late War he enlisted in the Confederate service in Co. D, Ist Missouri Cavalry, remaining in service three years, and participated in the battles engaged in by his company. After the close of the War, he returned and found his family driven to Lafayette County, and his farm in a very dilapidated condition, since which time he has been engaged in farming and dealing in stock in Jackson County. Part of the years 1878-9 were spent on the plains in the live stock business. His landed estate in this county consists of 540 acres; also 640 acres in Texas. Was married February -, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Hall. who is a native of Virginia. They have had four children, only two of whom are living : James R. and Cogar W. Cogar W. was born in Jackson County, April 13, 1857, where he has been reared and educated. Was married March, 10, 1880, to Miss Mattie Knight, of Kansas City. They have one child, David Knight.

LARKIN J. JOHNSON,

Farmer, section 22, post-office Pink Hill, is one of a family of sixteen children, eleven boys and four girls, all of whom were born in Jackson County, and here grew up, excepting one boy who died when about nine months old; one girl died after she was grown. Larkin J. was born June 6, 1843, and has followed farming during life. His farm, on which he resides, contains seventy-one acres, improved. Also has 107 acres in section fifteen, and twenty-five acres in section nine. He was married February 9, 1864, to Miss Smira E. Dillingham, a native of Jackson County, who was born February 9, 1832. They have had nine children, six of whom are now living : Lucy J., Dora F., Mettie E., Thom- as P., Myrtie E. and Elmer.

J. R. JOHNSON,

Farmer and stock raiser, section 11, post-office Pink Hill, was born in Jackson County, Missouri, May 16, 1852, and was here reared and educated; also spent six months in the South Normal School at Warrensburg, Johnson County. Has always resided in Jackson County, except during the time when Order No. 11 was in force, when he was in Lafayette County, Missouri. Has been actively engaged in the stock trade during his life. His landed estate consists of 135 acres. Was married April 25, 1878, to Miss Louvina R. Montgomery. She is a daughter of J. N. Montgomery, and was born in Jackson County.

E. H. JONES,

Farmer, section 31, post-office Blue Springs, was born in Amelia County, Virginia, March 26, 1833. When about two years of age his parents moved to Roanoke County, Virginia, where he remained till thirteen years of age, and then came to Jackson County, Missouri, in the fall of 1847. In May, 1856, he went to California, where he remained till February, 1861, and was there engaged in teaming to the mines. In the spring of 1861 he enlisted in the Confederate service, and by re-enlistments he remained till the close of the War. Was for a short

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time, at the beginning, second lieutenant ; the remainder of the time, first lieuten- ant. He participated in about thirty five battles during his time of service. After the surrender he remained in Texas one year, then returned to Jackson County, where he has since resided. His farm contains ninety acres. Was married Feb- ruary 6, 1862, to Mrs. Bettie A Walker whose maiden name was Montgomery. She is a native of Boyle County, Kentucky. They have had three children, one living, Ida M.

J. E. W. KABRICK,

Of the firm of Kabrick Bros., merchants, Pink Hill, was born in Morrisonville, Loudoun County, Virginia, July 7, 1839, and there received his education. In the spring of 1855 he accompanied his parents to Jackson County, Missouri. His father being a carpenter, Joseph commenced to learn that industry, which he followed until the War broke out. He enlisted in the Missouri State Guards, and served one year ; then re-enlisted in the Confederate service in Company B, 6th Missouri Infantry. He was captured at the battle of Champion Hill, May 16, 1863, and was taken to Camp Morton, and from there to Fort Delaware. There remained until September 20, when he was taken to Point Lookout, and in 1864 to Richmond, where he received a furlough He went to Montgomery and the White Sulphur Springs, and remained in Virginia until April, 1867. Then returned to this county and engaged in the carpenter's trade until the spring of 1871, when he commenced farming. In January, 1879, he embarked in the mercantile business at Pink Hill, and receives a liberal patronage from the pub- lic; also holds the position of postmaster. Was married November 18, 1869, to Miss Sarah C. Patterson, of Jackson County. She died February 4, 1873. He married again on the 2nd of December, 1875, Miss Lottie Philips, a native of Warren County, Kentucky. They have one child, George P. They are mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY V. P. KABRICK,

Farmer and carpenter, section 32, post-office Oak Grove, was born November 15, 1841, in Morrisonville, Loudoun County, Virginia. Immigrated with his parents to Jackson County, Missouri, in April, 1865, where they bought a farm. Worked for his father until 1861, at which time he entered the Confederate service as a private, continuing in that capacity until the close of the War. He then went to St. Charles County, where his parents were living, and in 1866 returned with them to the old homestead in Jackson County. At this time he learned the carpenter's trade, which he followed until 1872, when he bought a farm. Since that time he has improved about eighty acres of land, owning at the present time ninety-five acres, eighty of which are under a good state of cultivation. He was married November 15, 1870, to Mrs. Frances Moore, a native of Jackson County, by whom he has had three children: Lorena N. J., David George Lee, and Lula Edna.

CONRAD KERN,

Farmer and stock raiser, section 35, post-office Blue Springs, was born in Ger- many, May 29, 1834. In the spring of 1852 he came to America, landing at New York, and in the following fall came to St. Louis and from there to Independ- ence, Missouri. He was educated in the schools of his native country. When fifteen years of age he apprenticed himself to the tailor's trade. After working at it in Independence eighteen months, he went to St. Louis, where he was engaged on a steamboat till fall; then returned to Independence. In the spring of 1855 he embarked in the mercantile trade, locating in Blue Springs. In 1861 he enlisted under Jackson's call for State Guards. In January, 1862 was taken prisoner, and released in March, 1862. In the fall of 1862 entered the Federal militia, remaining in service till March, 1863, then went to Kansas City and

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clerked in a store till 1864, except a short time during the summer. In 1864 he went to Montana, where he remained till 1865, when he returned to Jackson County, where he has since resided and been engaged in farming. His farm contains seventy-five acres, all well improved. Was married November 26, 1857, to Miss Emery Smith ; she is a daughter of Franklin Smith, who was once elected to the Legislature from this county. She was born in this county Sep- tember 4, 1841. They have had nine children, eight of whom are living : Thomas F., Fred C., Mary E., Edwin C., Joseph Wm., Nettie S., Nancy, and George L.

MRS. SARAH B. KESHLEAR,

Section 13, post-office Pink Hill. Her maiden name was Riggs, and she is a native of Montgomery County, Kentucky, and was born October 7, 1817. When about three years of age her parents removed to Boone County, Ken- tucky, and came to this county in 1829. Was married July 25, 1837, to Jacob Keshlear, a native of St. Charles City, Missouri, born February 12, 1813. He was raised on a farm, and came to this county some time previous to 1829. He died May 16, 1858, leaving a family of eleven children, seven of whom are now living : Mattie A. (now Mrs. Blackman), William G., James C., Joseph B., George B., Jacob B., and Alice. Since his death Mrs. Keshlear, with the assist- ance of her sons, has taken care of the farm, which consists of 220 acres of land. By Order No. 11, during the War, she was compelled to leave her farm, but soon afterward returned. Her stock was all taken and she and her sons impris- oned.

J. B. KESHLEAR,

Grain Valley, proprietor of Keshlear's Livery Stable, was born July 12, 1855, in this county, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving a common school education. After he became of age he gave his attention to agricultural pursuits until 1875, when he engaged as mail contractor and followed this business four years; first, between Independence and Lexington, then between Buckner and Pleasant Hill. In 1879 he engaged in the hotel business at Grain Valley, and continued there until 1880. He then engaged in the livery business, and is ever found ready to supply the wants of the public. Was married March 1, 1877, to Miss Mary E. Karr, a native of this county. They have one child : Lola F.

GEORGE KRIEGEL, -

Shoemaker and harness-repairer, Grain Valley, was born March 27, 1842, in France, and accompanied his mother to the United States when six years of age. They landed at New York City and located at New Haven, Connecticut, where they remained some six years. They then moved to Davenport, Iowa, where he attended school, remaining there some three and a half years. He then trav- eled over the State, and in the spring of 1858 returned to Hartford, Con- necticut; he remained there three and a half years, working at the shoemaker's trade. He then spent about eighteen months in New Haven at his trade; then went to New York City and there worked some three months, and then returned toNew Haven, and from there went to Lawrence, Kansas; remained there one year, then went to Burlington, Kansas, and remained about four years; then went to Greenwood County, Kansas, and engaged in farming. He came to Grain Valley in the fall of 1880, and purchased the property he is now located on; has a cosy little shop, and being a first-class workman he is prepared to give entire satisfac- tion to the public. He is honest and industrious, and gives his entire attention to his business.

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JOHN KING,

Farmer, stock and grain dealer, was born in Virginia, May 21, 1831, and came to this county in 1844, and engaged in farming, merchandizing and dealing in stock. He has 600 acres of choice land near Oak Grove, and nine acres in the village. - He married Miss A. C. Freeman, in Cass County, in 1854. They have ten children living : Columbus F., Theo. Richard, Mary, Martin; Myrtie, Wallace, Sally, Herbert and Pearl. Mr. King has been very successful in his business, and having seen the county grow up from its infancy, very well understands what the future will be, and is prepared to take advantage of his knowledge. He is, in addition to his farming interests, engaged in selling organs and in the real estate business, and acting as insurance agent, notary public, etc.

M. C. MASTERS,

Merchant, post-office Blue Springs, was born in Jessamine County, Kentucky, February 9, 1833. Was educated in the common schools, and since he attained the age of fifteen years, has depended on his own resources for support. When at that age, he began clerking in a store, which occupation he followed while in his na- tive county. In 1853 he came to Jackson County, and engaged in the same busi- ness. In 1859 he located on a farm, and remained till Order No. 11, then re- turned to Independence. During the summers of 1864 and 1865, he was engaged in freighting on the plains, and after the War was engaged in farming till 1871, when he moved to Independence, since which time he has been engaged in the mercantile trade. He began business in Blue Springs, in March, 1879, and the firm is now doing the leading business in Blue Springs. Was married May 24, 1860, to Miss Mary C. Leader. She is a native of Independence, and was born March 4, 1842. They have seven children : Lizzie H., Susie L., Annie M., Charley P., Effie, Nellie, and Gertie B.

C. W. MOCK,

Of the firm of Mock & Parr, dealers in drugs, groceries and notions, Blue Springs, was born in Platte County, Missouri, October 4, 1851, and remained in his native county till fourteen years of age, when he went with his parents to Danville, Colorado. There they resided nine months, then returned to Missouri, and located in Jackson County. C. W. was educated in the common schools, and after returning from Colorado, he worked on a farm, and studied medicine under his father, Dr. David Mock. In 1877 he began in the mercantile trade at Little Blue, where he remained one year, and' while there established the post known as Mock's Store Post-office. He then went to Blue Springs, where he now resides; helped lay off the town, and built the first house, in which he began in the drug trade. He is eminently fitted for this business, having studied medicine for six years. He has also been postmaster since he began business in Blue Springs, the post office being as fine as any seen in a town of its size. Mr. Mock was married March 13, 1878, to Miss Anna J. Smith, a native of Jackson County. She died November 22, 1878. He was again married February 24, 1881, to Mrs. A. E. Smith. Her maiden name was Knight. She is a native of Jackson County.

I. N. MONTGOMERY,

Farmer, section 21, post-office Blue Springs, was born in Mercer County, Ken- tucky, May 17, 1834. His parents, Levi S. and (Sophia W. Crum), moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in the fall of 1846. He was reared on a farm and at- tended the schools of this county; in 1851 he was engaged part of the time in freighting to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and other points West. In the spring of 1851 he went to California, driving an ox team, where he remained two years engaged in farming and mining; he afterward returned to Jackson County. In the spring of 1856 he took another trip to Mexico; in 1863 went to. Nebraska and there

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remained till the close of the War, when he returned to Jackson County, where he has since resided. His farm contains 120 acres. Was married December 23, 1856, to Miss Eliza S Lowe. She was born in Jackson County, Missouri, De- cember 24, 1840. They have had ten children, eight of whom are living : Lou- vina R., Amber W., Samuel L., Eugene E., John W., Roy, Gratz, and Lealar.

T. L. MONTGOMERY,

Of the firm of Andrews & Montgomery, dealers in lumber, Blue Springs, was born in Boyle County, Kentucky, February 29, 1836, and the following fall his parents moved to Jackson County, where he was reared. When nineteen years old he returned to Kentucky, where he remained on a farm one year, part of the time attending school; he also learned the carpenter's trade, which he has since principally followed. In the fall of 1862 he went to Quincy, Illinois, and in the spring of 1863 to Nebraska City, where he remained till the close of the War. While there he was engaged at his trade and dealing in lumber, being of the firm of Montgomery & Brown. In March, 1879, he began in the lumber trade in Blue Springs, shipping the first freight over the Chicago & Alton Railroad west of Higginsville. Mr. Montgomery was married October 2, 1858, to Miss Susan E. Gibson, of Jackson County, Missouri.

ELISHA MOORE,

Farmer and stock raiser, section 26, post-office Grain Valley, was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, July 27, 1836. When about five years of age his parents moved to Jackson County, Missouri, where he was reared and educated. In 1863 he enlisted in the Confederate service, Company K, 2nd Missouri Cavalry; in 1864 he was promoted to the quartermaster's department, which position he filled till the close of the War, when he returned to Jackson County. His farm con- tains 140 acres, his house and surroundings being inviting and pleasant. Was . married September 8, 1859, to Miss Mary Meador. She is a native of Jackson County. They have five children : Lucy, Mollie, William, Albert Lee and Richard.

G. MORRISON,

Farmer, section 16, post-office Blue Springs, was born in Rappahannock County,- Virginia, in 1839, and was reared on a farm, receiving his education in the com- mon schools. In 1870 he came to Missouri and settled in Lafayette, where he resided one year and then removed to Sni-a-bar township this county. He occu- pied J. Walker's farm for one year and then bought the same; his property now consists of fifty acres on section 19, improved, ten acres of timber on section 18, and seventy-six acres where he resides. Mr. Morrison has been twice mar- ried. First, in 1872 to Miss K. J. Bell, who died in 1876, leaving one child, J. E. In 1877 he was married again, to Miss Mary J. Slaughter, in this township.

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The History of Jackson county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens, Jackson county in the late warhistory of Missouri, map of Jackson county, Part 127

Author: Union Historical Company Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Kansas City, Mo. : Union historical company Number of Pages: 1068

Author: Union Historical Company
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Kansas City, Mo. : Union historical company
Number of Pages: 1068