The History of Pettis County, Missouri, History of Sedalia, Part 70

Author: Demuth, I. MacDonald
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: [n.p.]
Number of Pages: 1148

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CHARLES O. GREEN.

Of the firm of Norton & Green, grocers and provision dealers. Mr. Green was born in 1854, in Marietta County, O. His father, Charles W., was a native of the same place. His mother, Susan, nee Park, was a native of New York. Charles O. lived in Ohio until 1871, when he came to Sedalia. In 1873, he began clerking for the Sedalia Co-operative Store, where he continued until 1878, when he and his partner, Mr. Nor- ton, bought the store, and since that time has been constantly in business at the old stand. He was married, Dec. 24, 1881, to Emma E. Bray,

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daughter of Judge Wm. Bray, of this city. He and his wife are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.

WILLIAM HAIN.

Grocer, of the firm of E. L. Phipps & Co. Mr. Hain was born in Cooper County, Mo., in 1844. His father, George Hain, was a native of Switzerland, who settled in Cooper County in 1832, and died in 1877. William Hain was raised and educated in Cooper County. In 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Fifth Missouri State Malitia, and served until the close of the war. He took part in the battles of Boonville, Springfield and Pea Ridge, where he was slightly wounded. In 1865, he went to Colorado, where he was Chief Clerk in the Quartermaster's Department for one year, after which he spent one year in Montana. Later, he settled in Nebraska, and sold goods until the fall of 1876, when he returned to Boonville and sold goods until the fall of 1881, when he came to Sedalia, and bought an interest in the house where he is now in business. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, also of the A. O. U. W. He was married in 1871, to Sophia R. Vallrath, of Boonville, a daughter of George Vallrath, one of the early settlers of that place. They have two children, William F. and Rose E.

JOSEPH W. HAINES.

He is a native of New Hampshire, born in Rockingham County, N. H., Dec. 10, 1825, son of Daniel Haines. He received his education in the schools of his native State, beginning his apprenticeship in the machine shops at the age of seventeen, working in the Amoskeg locomotive works, in New Hampshire. After completing his apprenticeship, he worked in the shops at Lowell and Boston. In the fall of 1855, Mr. Haines moved to Chicago, and accepted a position in the Chicago and Alton shops, as a mechanic, where he remained three years. He then accepted a position in the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad shops, where he worked as mechanic and as foreman for sixteen years. In September, 1875, he removed to Sedalia, and accepted a position as fore- man in the shops of the M., K. & T. R. R., which position he held till the M. P. R. R. Co. leased the M., K. & T. R. R., then he was promoted to master mechanic, which position he still holds. Mr. Haines was married Nov. 5, 1853, to Miss Phœbe A. Rowell, of New Hampshire, and from this union they have five children, all of whom are now living, Emma, Ralph W., Nellie J., Hettie H. and Josie D. Mr. Haines is a workman of acknowledged ability, faithful to his trusts, and popular with those whom he superintends.

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DR. ROSCOE L. HALE.

Was born in 1830, in Brandon, Vermont. Dr. Luke Hale, his father, was one of the first settlers and physicians in Northern Illinois, who prac- ticed medicine about fifty-five years, and died in 1864, in Morris, Ill. His mother, Sarah A., nee Clifford, was born in Vermont, and died in Illinois, in 1873. Dr. R. L. Hale was principally reared in Illinois, and was educated at the schools of Morris, Ill., and Oberlin, Ohio. He afterward took up the study of medicine, graduating from Rush Medical College, at Chicago, in 1853. He began the practice of medicine in Morris, Ill., and continued until 1872, doing most of the surgery there. In 1872 he came to Sedalia, and bought an interest in the drug store of J. H. Mertz, where he has since been in business, baving retired from active practice. He is also interested to a considerable extent in real estate, in and around Sedalia, having recently bought forty-four acres in East Sedalia, which will be known as Hale & Tegler's Addition. Dr. Hale was married in May, 1856, to Sarah C. Clifford, of Chicago, a daughter of Samuel Clif- ford, of that city. They have two children, Anna Cora, wife of Frank Trumbull, of St. Louis, and Florence M., at home. Dr. Hale manu- factures all kinds of perfumeries, which are regarded as the very best in the west, and are in great demand.

JOHN L. HALL.

Of the firm of Hall & Beiler, wholesale grocers. Among the prominent wholesale grocers of Sedalia, stands Jno. L. Hall. He was born in Knox- ville, Tenn., in 1827. His paternal ancestors were natives of the same State; his father, Hugh Hall, was born in Knoxville, now deceased, and his mother's maiden name was Looney. She was born in 1807. Jno. L., the subject of this sketch, came to St. Clair County, Mo., with his father's family, in 1840, where he spent his boyhood, and after attaining manhood he engaged in the mercantile business in various places. In 1863 he came to Sedalia, having been interested in a business house here for two years previous to that time. After he came to this city he engaged in general merchandizing, and for several years continued in this line with the house of Cloney, Crawford & Co. In 1868 he went into the grocery business with Mr. Beiler, his present partner, and has continued in that line ever since. After a few years they turned their exclusive attention to the jobbing trade, and by perseverance have built up a trade which will compare with houses in much more pretentious cities. Mr. Hall was married in 1851 to Miss Kittie Wells, of Polk County, Mo., a native of Kentucky. They have five children living, Etta, now the wife of J. J. Fry, superintendent of Iron Mountain Railroad; Christopher C., of Kroft, Holmes & Co., wholesale grocers, St. Louis; Belle, McCord and Ella.

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Mr. Hall's wife died, Dec. 27, 1871, and in October, 1873, he married Julia C. Chappelier, of Platte County, Mo. They have one child, Jno. C.

ROBERT O. HARRIS.

Livery and sales stables. Mr. Harris was born in 1843, in Mississippi. His father was Overton Harris. His mother was a Miss Cole. Robert O. was reared in his native State, where he resided until coming west in 1878. In his early life he was engaged in merchandising. In 1878 he went to Atchison, Kan., where he dealt in real estate until 1881, when he came to Sedalia and bought the livery and feed stable which he now owns, He has a large and complete stock of horses and carriages, which are among the finest in Central Missouri. He was married, Aug. 12, 1868, to Miss Mary B. Crawford. They have two children, Ida R. and Overton C.

OVERTON M. HARRIS.

Retired farmer. Mr. Harris was born in Boone County, Mo., in 1829. His father, Overton Harris, was a native of Kentucky, who located in Boone County, Mo., in 1817,and was the first Sheriff of that county, and then Judge of the County Court until his death in 1844. His mother, Mary, nec Woods, was also a native of Kentucky. O. M., the subject of this sketch, has been a farmer all his life, although he has, at times, been in the mercantile business also. He deals extensively in stock, which he feeds on his farm, west of Sedalia. This is one of the very finest farms in Central Missouri, containing over 800 acres in high state of cultivation. During the late war he was a Government contractor, and furnished large numbers of mules to the Government. He was married, in 1863, to Manda Wood, a daughter of Clifton Wood, one of the early settlers of the county. They have nine children, all living.

MORRIS HARTER.

A miller. Mr. Harter was born, in 1842, in Darke County, O. His father, John M. Harter, was a native of Ohio, as was also his mother, Sarah, nee Eakins. Morris, the subject of this sketch, went to Indiana at the age of fourteen years, where he lived on a farm until 1861, when he enlisted in the Federal Army, in Company H., Third Indiana Cavalry, and served three years, taking part in many of the prominent battles of the war, being once severely wounded in the thigh, from which he has ever since suffered. After the war he went to Clay County, Ill., where he was in the saw mill business until 1867, when he came to Benton County, Mo., and was again in the lumber business. In 1868 he built a flouring mill in Henry County, where he remained until 1876, when he came to Sedalia and bought an interest in the " Farmers' Mills," of this city, where we

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now find him. Mr. Harter has served on the City Board of Aldermen. He was married, in 1872, to Miss Emma Bass. They have two children, Mariam and Arthur C.

ALFORD W. HAWKS.

Grain and feed dealer, No. 12 Third street, Sedalia, Mo. Mr. Hawks was born in 1840, in North Bennington, Vt. His father, William E., was one of the oldest merchants and most exemplary men in all that country, where he still resides. Mr. Hawks is a grandson of Major Hawks, of Revolutionary War fame. His mother, Eliza H., nee Colvin, is still liv- ing. A. W. Hawks, the subject of this sketch, was educated at Burr Seminary, Manchester, Vt. In 1862, he went to Adrian, Mich., where { he was in the hardware business about two years. In 1870, he located in Sedalia, and was in the employ of the M., K. & T. R. R., about four years. Mr. Hawks was one of the first agents on the road, selling the first tickets from Parsons, Kan., to New York and Boston; was on the first stock train out of the Indian Nation, and opened the first car account- ants' books. In 1874, he returned to his old home, and was in business there until 1878, when he returned to Sedalia and engaged in the grain and feed business, which he still continues. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. He and his wife are members of the First Baptist Church, of this city. His wife was Mary A. Huntington, of Troy, N. Y. They have one child, Susie E. Mr. Hawks. is a genial, social gentleman, a promi- nent member of the church, and a valuable factor in society.

GEORGE HEARD.

This respected and esteemed pioneer citizen of Pettis County, now of Sedalia, was born near Lancaster, Garrard County, Ky., June 22, 1809. His father, John Heard, died when George was quite a small boy, leaving a wife and seven children to cope with the stern realities of the world. Mrs. John Heard, nee Miss Jane Stevenson, was of the noted pioneer fam- ilies of Kentucky. She had previously been married to Mr. Wolfskill, and left a widow with one child, Wm. J. Wolfskill, who resided in Saline County till his death. George Heard came to Missouri in 1817, with his mother, and settled first in Saline County, and after two years removed to a place near Fayette, Howard County, where he grew to manhood, and was licensed to practice law, after which he went to Paris, Monroe County, where, through the influence of Gov. Reynolds, he was induced to go south of the Missouri River, settling at Pin Hook, in the summer and following autumn of 1835; built the first house in Georgetown, Pettis County, where he was long identified with the interests of her citizens, who had great confidence in him as a gentleman and a Christian. Here he taught the first school of the county, and many of the citizens yet live

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to point with pride to the pioneer teacher of Pettis County. His first partner in law was Hon. John F. Philips, who has since been a member of Congress. In 1857, Mr. Heard retired to his farm, one mile north of Sedalia, riding to his law office, a distance of about five miles, till in 1865, when the county seat was moved from "Georgetown to Sedalia, where he located. Here he took Judge Foster P. Wright in his office as law part- ner. When he retired from the practice, his sons, John T. and George C., took charge of the office, and are two prospering attorneys. Mr. George Heard was married to his first wife, whose maiden name was Amanda Gray, in September, 1830 .: She was the daughter of Mr. John Gray. From this union seven children, two girls and five boys, grew to maturity. Sarah E. J. married John W. Houx; Louvenia B. married E. J. Dillon. The boys are, Jesse F., Alcibiades, John T., Newton S., and George C. John T. was elected to represent the county in the 27th Missouri Assem- bly, and is now State Senator from his district, and stands high as a gen- tleman of honor and integrity among his constituents. Mr. Heard, the subject, lost his wife February, 1872, after which he married Miss Mollie Gilpin, in 1874, an intelligent and respectable lady of Maysville, Ky., who has served in the honorable capacity of teacher for nearly twelve years. Mr. Heard was at one time public administrator of his county; besides this he has filled no office of note, and has had no desire for office, believ- ing that his chosen profession, the law, well followed, was worthy of his entire time and attention. Mr. George Heard and his estimable lady live near Sedalia. Having a complete and elegant library, they read and keep up with the times, enjoying life in its most happy conjugal and intellectual requirements. They are both members of the Christian Church and are among its liberal contributors.

GEORGE C. HEARD.

Attorney at law. Was born, Nov. 23, 1848, in Pettis County, Mo., and is the son of George Heard, one of the early settlers of this county, whose biography precedes this. George C., the subject of this sketch, was educated at Westminister College, at Fulton, Mo., and at Ann Arbor, Michigan. He attended law school at Lebanon, Tenn. In 1873, he was admitted to the bar, and has ever since been engaged in the practice of his profession. He has served as City Attorney of Sedalia. In 1880 he was elected Prosecuting Attorney, for Pettis County, which office he now holds. He was married in 1874 to Miss Anna Leet, daughter of Judge Leet, now of Denver, Colorado. They have two children, Florence M. and Anna C. Mr. and Mrs. Heard are members of the Old School Pres- byterian Church. Mr. Heard, although a young man, is regarded as being one of the foremost men in his profession in the city. He is an easy and fluent speaker, and his words are always to the point. He is a close

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student, and his papers show not only fine legal training, but have the scholarly and classic finish that results only from a wide range of reading, and an intimate acquaintance with the masters of English composition. But aside from his acquired accomplishments, he is a man of force and originality of character, and with a presence and manner of mingled suavity that bespeak always and under all circumstances the natural and accomplished gentleman.

DR. ASA. H. HEATON.

Was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. His parental ancestors were also natives of that State, and are now living in Sedalia. Dr. Heaton was educated in Indianapolis, and in 1876 he began the study of medicine, taking a course of lectures at Chicago, Cincinnati and Indianapolis, graduating from the latter in 1881. In the latter part of the same year he came to Sedalia, where he has begun his practice. Dr. Heaton is a close student and a young man of ability, and we bespeak for him a fair share of the patronage of the public in general.

C. H. HEYNEN.

Of Clay & Heynen, Sedalia Marble Works. Was born in Allegheny County, Pa., in 1853. . His father, John Heynen, was a native of Prussia, who came to America in 1843, and died in Johnson County, Mo., in 1880. His mother, whose maiden name was Jane Daily, was born in Dublin Ireland, and is still a resident of Johnson County. C. H., the subject of this sketch, was principally reared in. Brooklyn, N. Y., and in 1870 came west, locating in Kansas City, Mo., where he was employed in a marble establishment of that city, and where he learned the trade. He remained in Kansas City about three years, and afterward traveled over the greater part of the State looking for a location, and finally settled in Sedalia, in 1876 in the employ of C. C. Clay, at that time sole proprietor of the Sedalia Marble Works. Mr. Heynen remained in this position until 1881, at which time he took a partnership interest in the business. This house is the most extensive marble house in Central Missouri, and having a large supply of American and foreign marble and granite, they are prepared to do work that will compare favorably with any establishment in Missouri. Mr. Heynen was married in 1878 to Miss Lola Cahill, daughter of W. T. Cahill, of Sedalia. They have one child named Elbe, and one deceased. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.

GILBERT HICKEY.

Grocer. Mr. Hickey was born in 1846, in western Canada. His father, Edward, was a native of Ireland. His mother, Maria, nee Sharp, a native of Canada. Gilbert, the subject of this sketch, went to California in 1870,

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where he engaged in the carriage business until 1873, when he went to Utah and remained one year; thence to Iowa, and back to Colorado. In 1878 he came to Sedalia and worked at. his trade until 1882, when he bought an interest in the grocery store on East Fifth street, where he is now in business. He is a member of the K. of P., No. 52. He was mar- ried in 1880 to Minnie Myers, of Pettis County. They have one child, Alnilda. Mr. Hickey now has charge of the circulation of the Daily Bazoo, and is rapidly increasing its circulation.

SAMUEL L. HIGHLEYMAN.

The subject of this sketch was born in Belmont County, Ohio, June 20th, 1844. His father, James W. Highleyman, was born near Harper's Ferry. His mother's maiden name was Penelope Riley, a native of Ohio. His father emigrated to Ohio when about six years old, and settled in Bel- mont County, where Samuel L. received his primary education. He com- pleted his education at the Allegheny College, in Meadville, Pa. In the fall of 1865 he came to Sedalia, and accepted a deputy clerkship in the County Clerk's office, where he remained until 1870; then received the appointment of Revenue Collector. In 1873 he accepted the position of Tax Commissioner and Claim Agent of the M., K. & T. Railway, which he retained until the consolidation of the Mo. Pacific and M., K. & T. Rail- ways in 1880. He was then appointed Tax Commissioner of the consoli- dated companies, which position he now occupies. On the 10th day of November, 1868, Mr. Highleyman was married to Miss Laura A. Hull, daughter of Dr. A. Y. Hull, formerly editor of the Sedalia Democrat, Sup- erintendent of Public Instruction of Pueblo, Col. By this union they have two children, Lock T. and Wilbur D. Mr. Highleyman is a gentleman of fine native ability, genial and kind in his intercourse with all. His do- mestic relations are of the most happy character; his wife is a lady of refinement, adorning the home with a true womanhood, and presiding over the household with that quiet dignity of manner which gives an indefin- able charm to the home circle.

RICHARD R. HIGHLEYMAN.

Chief Clerk Sedalia Post Office. Mr. Highleyman was born in Belmont County, O. His father, James W., was a native of Virginia. His mother Penelope, nee Riley, was a native of Ohio. Richard R. was educated at Allegheny College, Pennsylvania. In 1861 he was licensed to preach the Gospel in the M. E. Church. Admitted to the West Virginia Con- ference in 1867. In 1872 and until 1876 preached in the bounds of the Pittsburg Conference. In 1877 came to Sedalia, and was engaged in the M., K. & T. R. R. shops until the spring of 1882, when he was appointed Chief Clerk of the Sedalia Post Office, which position he now fills. He is

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a member of Sedalia Lodge, A. F. & A. M. He was married in 1861 to Margaret Brady. They have five children, Mary E., James W., Maggie M., Richard . R., Jr., Day D., and two deceased.

HENRY D. HILL.

Was born in 1824, in Fairfax County, Va. His father, Lawrence Hill, and his mother, Jane, nee Perry, were both natives of Virginia. Henry D. first engaged in business in company with his father in the flouring busi- ness. Afterwards was in business in Troy and Albany, N. Y. In 1857 he came came to Georgetown, Pettis County, Mo., and engaged in busi- ness until 1863. Since that time he has been engaged in book keeping. At one time he owned valuable property in Sedalia. He was married in 1841 to Louise F. Johnson, by whom he had one child, now deceased. His wife died in Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1849. He was was married in 1851. to Mary M. Bacon. She died October 1, 1867.

WILLIAM B. HIGGINS.

Is the son of Peter Higgins, a native of Kentucky, but who moved his family to Missouri in the year 1835, and settled on a small creek, known as Spring Fork, in the southern part of Pettis County. Here he lived until his death, which occurred in the year 1864. Wm. B. was born in Pettis County, Mo., May 20, 1837, and is the fourth child in a family of seven children. He received his education from the schools of his native county, attending the first school that was organized in this part of the country. He was married Dec. 18, 1857, to Miss Malinda C. Warren, a daughter of Erbin Warren, a native of Kentucky, but who moved to Pet- tis County at an early day. From this marriage there were four chil- dren, three of whom are now living, viz: Erbin P., Bettie A., and Wm. I. Mrs. Higgins dying, he was again married August, 1877, to Mrs. Sarah J. Schull. Since Mr. Higgins has been a man grown, he has been engaged in farming, and the raising of stock. He owns a fine farm of 195 acres, well improved, and under a high state of cultivation. As a citizen Mr. Higgins is held in high respect. His demeanor is unassuming, and in business relations he is above reproach.

CONRAD HILDEBRAND.

Was born in 1840 in Germany. In 1867 he emigrated to America, locating in Portsmouth, Ohio, where he engaged in the butchering busi- ness until 1877, when he came to Sedalia, where he at once opened a shop, and has ever since followed the same occupation. He has now three shops running, and butchers from 80 to 100 head of cattle per month. He is a member of the D. O. H. He and his wife are members of the German Lutheran Church. He was married in 1873 to Mary

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Emerick, of Pike County, Ohio. They have three children, John, Jacob and Katie.

IRA HINSDALE.

The subject of this sketch was born in Syracuse, N. Y., June 18, 1844, and is the son of Ira, Sr., and Mary Hinsdale. Mr. Hinsdale came to Pettis County in 1869, and first engaged in farming. He then came to Sedalia and run the Missouri House, in 1870-71, until it burned. In the fall of 1871 he engaged in the transfer business, in which he is at present engaged, having a larger number of men and teams employed than any firm in the city, and also engages extensively in the ice business, being connected with Henry Schaffer in the latter. In 1880-81 he erected his fine residence on Broadway, between Missouri and Harrison avenues. He engages in the anthracite coal and wood business, and is agent for the Consolidated . Tank Line Company's coal oil. He is also engaged with John W. Mene- fee, in buying and shipping mules and horses to market, at which he and his partner do an extensive business.

CHARLES HOFFMAN.

Of the firm of Charles Hoffman & Bro., grocers, East Fifth street. Mr. Hoffman was born in 1850, in Gasconade County, Mo. His father, Rev. Andrew Hoffman, was a native of Germany, now Pastor of the Baptist Church in Gasconade County, Mo. His mother, Minnie, nee Holzkaem- per, was also a native of Germany. Charles was educated at Central Wesleyan College, at Warrenton, Mo., after which he engaged in school teaching for ten years. He also served his county as. Public Adminis- trator, four years, and as Justice of the Peace, four years. In the spring of 1881 he came to Sedalia, and, in connection with his brother, Lewis, who is an attorney at law, at Hermon, Mo., opened the store where he is now in business. « In 1874, he married Miss Mary Miller, of Bay, Mo., a daughter of William Miller. They have two children living, and one deceased.

JNO. H. HOGUE.

Vice-President Citizens National Bank. Was born in Mercer County, Ky., in 1831. His father and mother, Samuel Hogue and Permelia, nee Trower, being natives of the same State. Jno. H., the subject of this sketch, learned the drug business in his early life, and in 1855, went to St. Louis, and engaged in book-keeping. In 1860, he moved to Pettis County, locating in Georgetown, and engaged in the drug business. In 1863, on account of the war, he closed his business, and accepted a clerk- ship in the interest of the Atlantic & Mississippi Steamship Company. In 1867 he came to Sedalia, and again engaged in the drug business, which

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he continued for about five years. In 1873 he sold out his drug store and started in the wholesale grocery business, in which he has continued to the present time. In 1877, when the Sedalia Democrat Company was organ- ized, he was chosen President of the organization, which position he still retains. In Jan., 1880, he was elected Vice-president of the Citizens National Bank, a position he still occupies. Mr. Hogue has been identi- fied with the business interests of Sedalia in no small degree, and enjoys the confidence and respect of all with whom he comes in contact.

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The History of Pettis County, Missouri, History of Sedalia, Part 70

Author: Demuth, I. MacDonald Publication date: 1882 Publisher: [n.p.] Number of Pages: 1148

Author: Demuth, I. MacDonald
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: [n.p.]
Number of Pages: 1148