The History of Pettis County, Missouri, History of Sedalia, Part 96

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

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JOHN T. MOORE.

Post-office, Lamonte. Farmer. Was born in Pettis County, Mo., March 30, 1850. His father, T. J. Moore, was a native of Kentucky,

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born April 10, 1814. His mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Coates, was born in Kentucky, April 29, 1817. His father emigrated to Missouri in 1835, and settled on Heath's Creek. In 1857 he moved on to the farm now occupied by John T., where he continued to reside until his death in 1864. His mother is still living, health moderately good, and in the enjoyment of all her faculties. John T. was raised and educated in this county. He has been actively engaged in the raising of mules and other stock. He now owns the old homestead, containing 250 acres of choice land, all in cultivation. He has been quite extensively engaged in feeding cattle and hogs. Mr. Moore was married Sept. 14, 1879, to Miss Susan F. Ireland. She is also a native of Missouri, and daughter of W. Ireland, Esq: They have one daughter, Laura A.

J. D. PACE.

Farmer. The subject of this brief sketch was born in Edmonson County, Ky., Oct. 26, 1832. He lived in his native county until 1853, when he came to Missouri. In 1857 he was married to Miss Eliza C. Franklin, daughter of Martin Franklin. He came to Pettis County in the fall of the same year, since which time he has been engaged in farming. He commenced life in meagre circumstances, but by honesty and industry he has succeeded in making whatever he undertook a success. He has reared a family of seven children, viz .: Mary E., Geo. T., Benjamin F., Vinnetta H., Lucy J., Robert L. and Cora B. Mr. Pace owns a good farm lying near the present town site of Lamonte, all in cultivation, with a comfortable dwelling.

M. MORGAN PRICE.

The subject of this notice is the eldest son of Hugh and Ann E. Price, and was born on the 11th day of November, 1860, in Wayne County, O. His father was a native of Ohio and was born in Holmes County, May 18th, 1820. His mother was also a native of Holmes County, and was born May 24th, 1832. In the fall of 1865 Mr. Hugh Price moved his family to Pettis County, Mo., and settled near the present site of Dresden, where he remained until 1873, when he removed to Lamonte, and settled on the old homestead, where the family now resides. He was one of the most worthy and enterprising citizens of Pettis County, and was the owner of three farms, numbering in all nearly 700 acres. He built on the farm near Lamonte, a fine two-story residence, with good out-buildings. On account of failing health he went to the medical springs in Columbus, Johnson County, Mo., at which place he died. His mother died at Fayette- ville, Ark., in the year 1872. Morgan, our subject, was principally raised and educated in this county. He attended Fayette College in Arkansas, also several terms at Woodland College. At present he is engaged in

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farming, and is regarded as one of the enterprising as well as intelligent young men of Lamonte.

CLARK REED.

Farmer. Owns a fine farm of 160 acres near the present town site of Lamonte. Was born in Mahoning County, O., Oct. 1st, 1818. His father, who was a native of Virginia, was one of the early settlers of Mahoning County, Ohio. His mother, whose maiden name was Mary Turner, was born in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Reed's parents are both dead. Clark was reared and educated in his native county. His occupation has always been that of a farmer. . He is one of the model farmers of Lamonte township, and is perhaps one of the most successful of his neighborhood as a wheat and flax raiser. He also has a good orchard, containing chosen varieties. Mr. Reed came to Pettis County, Mo, in the fall of 1868. He was married to Miss Margaret Winnans in 1840, of Mahoning County, Ohio. She is a very estimable lady and very refined in her habits. They have four boys, viz .: James G., J. V., Wm. E. and Charles M. Mrs. Reed is a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church.

W. M. RUTAN.

Farmer. Was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1837. He lived in his native county until his 21st year. He attended school at Warren, Ohio, after which he taught school one term. He then engaged in agri- cultural pursuits, which he followed successfully until 1869, when he came to Lamonte and engaged in the grocery and boot and shoe trade. Disposing of this he went into the milling business, following this one year, after which he engaged in farming and now owns a fine farm containing 100 acres of choice land, just outside of the town limits. His improvements are good. In 1872 he was married to Miss Anna Helb, daughter of Jacob Helb, Esq.

JOHN SHARP.

Farmer. Among the pioneer settlers of Pettis County may be men- tioned Mr. Sharp. He was born in Greene County, Tenn., Nov. 13, 1846. When about eight years of age he came to Missouri with his parents. His father, Wm. Sharp, was also a native of Tennessee. His mother was also born in Tennessee, and is still living. She came with her husband to Missouri in 1856, and settled in Johnson County, where they remained for a few years and then removed to Pettis County, where John's father died in 1866. His mother, who is still living, is a sprightly old lady, well remem- bering the hardships and trials of a pioneer life. Her health is good. John Sharp was reared and educated on a farm. He was married in 1869 to Miss Sarah J. Hughes, daughter of J. A. Hughes, who was originally

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from Kentucky, and one among the worthy settlers of this county. By this union they had five children: John W., Emma E., Homer H., Wm. E. and James W. Mr. Sharp owns a fine farm of 120 acres, with a new and neat residence. Besides being one of the enterprising farmers, he deals considerably in stock, and is considered a good judge of cattle. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp are acceptable members of the Church of Christ.

W. B. SHAW.

Farmer. Prominent among the farmers who have set a good example by way of industry and energy stands the name of Mr. Shaw, who was born in Smith County, Tenn., Aug. 17, 1812. His father, John L. Shaw, was a native of Virginia. His mother was also from the same State, and they emigrated to Tennessee in an early day. W. B. Shaw resided in his native State until he attained his majority and received a common school education. He was married in 1831 to Miss Elizabeth Allen, daughter of J. Allen. In 1833 he moved to Kentucky, where he lost his wife, leaving two children, John and Jourdon. Mr. Shaw then made a business trip to Texas, and on his return to Kentucky was married to Miss Ruth Spur- lock. In 1838 he removed his family to Missouri, and on arriving in the State he had a small yoke of cattle, a cart and $25. He first stopped in Miller County, thence to Cooper County, where he spent some five years, and in the spring of 1844 removed to Pettis County, and settled on Heath's Creek, where he remained until 1861, when he moved his family to his present farm situated in Lamonte Township, and which contains 448 acres of choice land, nearly all in cultivation and under fence, with a neat and substantial residence, with a large barn and numerous out houses. Mr. Shaw has been one of the leading stock-raisers of his neighborhood. He has been very successful in all his undertakings. Mr. Shaw lost his second wife in 1852, she at her death leaving five children. In 1855 Mr. . Shaw was married to his present wife, Mrs. Susan Reed, a native of Ken- tucky, and a most amiable lady, by whom he has had three children. Mr. Shaw has raised a family of ten children, all living and doing well. He and his wife and seven of the children are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Shaw is a man well known throughout this county, and is much respected.

GEORGE H. SHEPHERD.

Proprietor of the Lamonte Nursery. He is a native of the State of Indiana, and when quite young moved with his parents to Iowa, where he was principally raised and educated. He remained in that State until the year 1860, when he came to Pettis County, Mo. He first commenced the nursery business at Smithton, this county, where he continued until 1870, then came to Lamonte and established his present business, having one

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among the best nurseries in Pettis County. He has been awarded a num- ber of first premiums on his trees at many of the county fairs. At the Brownsville fair he took nearly all the first premiums. He has one thou- sand standard pear trees, perhaps the best in the State. For his enterprise in this direction he is deserving of much credit. He owns 125 acres of choice land in connection with his nursery. He is widely known, and . personally is a genial gentleman.

DR. A. P. SNODDY.

Physician. Post-office, Lamonte. Among the early settlers who stand prominently identified with the medical profession, may be mentioned Dr. Snoddy, who was born in Franklin County, Mo., March 24, 1847. His father was originally from Virginia, emigrating to Missouri in 1839, stop- ping in St. Louis County several years. He moved to Pettis County in 1845, where he is still living. He was many years one of the leading physicians of this county. His mother, who is also living, is a native of Missouri. Her maiden name was Elinor Brown. She raised a family of eight children, all of whom are living. Dr. A. P. Snoddy commenced the study of medicine in 1868, after which he entered the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, and graduated in 1870. In August, the following year, he commenced the practice of his profession, opening an office in Lamonte, where he has enjoyed a large and lucrative practice. His brother conducts the principal drug store in Lamonte. He was married in this county in 186S, to Miss Frankie Felix, daughter of Dr. W. S. Felix. Dr. S. and his worthy wife are both prominent members of the Christian Church.

DR. W. D. SNODDY.

Physician. Prominent among the medical profession in Pettis County stands the name of Dr. W. D. Snoddy, who was born in Virginia, March 20, 1822. He came with his parents to Missouri in 1839. His father, David Snoddy, by birth, was a Virginian. On coming to Missouri he first settled in Franklin County, on a farm, on which he lived until his death, in 1847. His mother, who was also a native of Virginia, died in Franklin County, in 1868. The Doctor was principally raised and educated in this State. While living in Franklin County he commenced the study of medi- cine, and took his first course of lectures at the Medical College of Ten- nessee. He returned to Missouri and commenced practice in Jasper County, this State, after which he took his second course of lectures at the Eclectic Medical College of Cincinnati, O., and graduated in the spring of 1850. He then returned to Missouri and located at Georgetown, where he continued to practice until 1856, when he moved to his present farm. It contains 400 acres. Here he has lived and conducted his practice until

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the present time. The Doctor has a fine two-story residence, a good barn and other buildings. Together with an extensive practice he carried on farming. He was married in Franklin County, to Miss Elinor Brown, in 1846. She is the daughter of Benjamin Brown, of the same county, who came to Missouri in 1806. The family consists of eight children, all liv- ing: Adolph P., Nettie C., now Mrs. W. F. Jones, Elizabeth F., A. C., A. H., who is now at St. Louis attending medical lectures, J. W., Charles, dying when two years old; Ella, now Mrs. H. C. Conway, and Anna M. The Doctor and his family are members of the Christian Church.

JOSEPH F. STAPLES.

Prominent among the farmers of Lamonte Township, who from a small beginning have achieved almost unparalleled success, we present the name of Mr. J. F. Staples. He was born in Orange County, Va., May 9, 1846. His parents are both yet living in his native State. J: F. started out in life with a limited education and scanty means, and about the first work he did was in a machine shop; quitting this he then engaged in boring oil wells, in western Virginia. Hearing of the beautiful State of Missouri, possessed of vast and wealthy resources, he determined on going west, and in the fall of 1866 he came to this State and hired out to work on a farm by the month. After which he went to the State of Kansas; not liking the country, he returned to Pettis County, rented a farm and went to work in earnest and has been very successful. In 1870 he married Miss Sarah L. Routsong, a native of Missouri, and a daughter of C. Routsong, who is now making her home with her daughter, and who is now eighty-two years of age, a native of Maryland, born in 1800. Mr. Staples now owns a fine farm of 186 acres of very choice land, with a good, comfortable house and a new barn, and a good young orchard. He is one of the enterprising farmers and stock traders of his neighborhood. He has a family of four children, is a prominent member of Odd Fellows fraternity, and he and his worthy wife are acceptable members of the M. E. Church, South.

M. K. SWOPE.

Farmer. Prominent among the pioneer settlers of Pettis County, may be mentioned Mr. M. K. Swope, who was born in Pettis County, Mo., March 22, 1830. His father, Jesse Swope, was a native of Kentucky, and was born in the year 1814. He came to Missouri in a very early day and settled in Howard County, near Boonville, where he remained two years and then moved to Pettis County and settled on Heath's Creek. At this time, bears and panthers were numerous. His father continued to reside here until his death, his mother dying soon after. M. K. Swope, the sub- ject of this notice, was raised on a farm and educated in a log school house

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with a dirt floor and slab seats. On the 22d day of December, 1852, he was married to Miss Elizabeth E. Handcock, daughter of John R. Hand- cock, one of the first settlers of Saline County. In the spring of 1853, Mr. Swope moved to his present farm, locating on the south fork of Blackwater. His farm contains 1662 acres of good land, all in cultivation except fifty acres of timber. Mr. Swope has always been a farmer, but has given considerable attention to the raising of mules and other stock. He has always been an earnest advocate of good schools and has served many years as school director. He has raised a family of nine children, all living, John M., J. R., Virginia M., Joseph T., William F., Francis H., Ella C., Adrain C. and Lulu E. Mr. Swope is a member of the M. E. Church, and Mrs. Swope is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. S. is kind and affable in his nature, a kind citizen and well respected.

THOMAS TERRY.

Farmer and breeder of fine stock. Mr. Terry owns a choice farm of two hundred and fifty-four acres of land in a high state of cultivation, with a good two-story dwelling, with a good barn and out buildings. Mr. Terry was born in Bourbon County, Ky., Aug., 12, 1836. His father, Geo. S. Terry, was a also a native of the same State, born in 1812. Emi- grated to Missouri, 1836, and settled in Callaway County, where he died in 1843. His mother was from Kentucky, and was born in 1816. She is still living, and makes her home with her daughter. She raised a family of four boys and one girl. Thomas, who is the subject of this sketch, was principally raised in Callaway County. He learned the cabinet trade, at which he worked about three years, after which he worked at the carpen- ter's trade, which he followed fourteen years. In 1869 he came to Lamonte, and embarked in the dry goods business and continued about eight years, during which time he served as Township Clerk. In 1878 he moved on his present farm and is regarded as one of the successful farmers, and is turning his attention to the breeding and raising of blooded cattle. Mr. Terry was married in Callaway County, in 1867, to Miss Nancy J. Ewing, daughter of Wm. Ewing. They have five children, Inez L., F. W., C. E., Nancy U. and Thomas L. Mr. Terry is one of the charter members of Odd Fellows Lodge, No. 296.

ROBERT THOMPSON.

Farmer and stock raiser. He has a fine farm containing one hundred and sixty acres of land in a high state of cultivation, with a good, neat substantial residence, and a barn and other out buildings, also an orchard of choice trees. Mr. Thompson is a native of Butler County, Ohio. Born in 1833. He resided in his native county until 1861, when he moved to Indiana and settled in Clinton County, where he engaged in farming.

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In 1870 he moved his family to Pettis County, Mo., and settled on his present farm. At this time there were but few improvements on his place. Mr. Thompson has proved himself one of the model farmers of Lamonte Township. His course has shown what can be done by well directed energy .. Although he has been quite an extensive corn grower, he has always managed to feed it on his farm. He has been very suc- cessful in the raising of hogs, always having the best. He takes the best of care of his stock, and his success is largely attributed to this. He was married to Sarah J. Lewis, of Butler County, Ohio, in 1860. She is a lady of fine domestic habits. They have two children living, Elmer E. and Anna M. Mr. Thompson's parents were originally from Pennsyl- vania, emigrating to Ohio in an early day. .

WILLIAM E. VAUGHAN.

Among the successful farmers and stock dealers of this township may be mentioned Mr. Vaughan, who commenced life in meager circumstances, and to-day owns a good farm of eighty acres, and a surplus of capital; although young, yet he has employed his time well. He is a native of North Carolina, and was born on the 22d day of June, 1845; he spent his youth on a farm, and when about fifteen years of age entered the Con- federate army and served three and one-half years, and participated in the memorable battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg, and other important ones. At the surrender of General Lee, he returned to his native State, (N. C.) and in 1872 he came to Pettis County, Mo., and engaged to work on a farm at $25 per month, which he continued for one year, when he was married to Miss Susan Routsong, in 1873. He then rented a farm, and in 1877 he moved to his present farm, since which time he has been farming and dealing in stock. He has a family of six children, viz: Joseph · W., Eugene E., Mollie K., Lula B., Della S. and Edna. He and his wife are prominent member of the M. E. Church, South.

J. R. WADE.

Merchant. Among the young and enterprising business men of Lamonte none stand higher in the estimation of the citizens than Mr. Wade, who is a native of Virginia, born January 17, 1852. He came to Missouri with his parents in 1859. His father, Wm. C. Wade, was origin- ally from Virginia. He emigrated to Missouri and first settled in Cooper County, where he remained until the year 1865, when he removed to Pettis County and settled on a farm near this place, where he continued to reside until his death in 1881. He was born in 1817. His mother was formerly a Miss Ruckman, and died in March, 1882, at the residence of her son James, in Atchison County, this State. J. Reese Wade, the subject, was principally raised and educated in this State. He taught school for six

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months, after which he began the study of telegraphy ; he completed this in four months, and soon after was appointed agent of the M. P. R. R. Co., at this place, and continued in their employ from January 8, 1873, until Sept. 1, 1880, when he retired and embarked in the mercantile business, associating himself with J. J. Penquite. This partnership continued until July 24, 1881, when Mr. Penquite retired from the firm, since which time Mr. Wade has been sole proprietor. His store consists of a general stock. He is a fine salesman, and his popularity may be inferred by the success attending his career. He was married to Miss J. Price, of Lamonte. They have two children, Homer H. and babe unnamed. Mr. Wade is an Odd Fellow, and has held all of the offices in the subordinate lodge. .

DAVID WEIKAL.

Among the prominent and successful farmers of Lamonte Township, we mention the name of Mr. Weikal, who is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born on the 9th day of November, 1843, and continued to reside in his native State until 1865, when he went to Ohio and stopped in Ash- land County, where he was married in 1867, to Miss Mary E. Moore, a native of Ohio. In the spring of 1870 he moved to Pettis County, Mo., and purchased 126 acres of raw prairie land, and commenced to make a farm, working a yoke of cattle the first year. He has kept adding to his farm until he now owns 360 acres of choice land, near the present town of Lamonte, with a good comfortable residence, and has just completed a fine large barn. He also has two large granaries. He is one of the most extensive wheat growers of this township, and the most suceessful flax raiser in the county. As an agriculturist he has few equals, as he now cultivates and controls over one thousand acres of land. He is very care- ful and systematical in his work, and has reduced his theories to actual practice. His machinery used is of the best manufacture. He is shrewd in his dealings, is possessed of great executive ability; is an honorable gen- tleman; is well known throughout this county, and is highly respected. He has an interesting family of boys and girls. 1.

JAMES S. WHITE.

Present postmaster at Lamonte; was born in Armstrong County, Penn., in 1833. Received a select school and college education. His parents moved to New Castle, where he lived until 1862, when he moved to Petroleum Center, where he was a resident for twelve years. In 1859 he was married to Miss Sarah McCreary, of East Brook, Penn., a most esti- mable and worthy lady. Mr. White spent about four years in the upper oil region in the Bradford District, and served as postmaster at Red Rock three years. He also served as Deputy Grand Master of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, of Mckean County, four years, and two

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years in Venango County, having at the time ten lodges under his juris- diction. In 1881 Mr. White moved his family to Lamonte, Mo., arriving in the month of July, and on December 5th, of the same year, assumed the duties of postmaster, with his only daughter, Lulu, as assistant postmaster. She is a quiet, unassuming young lady, well qualified for the position she so nobly fills. Mr. and Mrs. White and Lulu are acceptable members of the M. E. Church. Mr. White has been an earnest worker in Church matters and Sabbath Schools. He is now Superintendent of the principal Sabbath School of this place. His long experience in Church and Sab- bath Schools renders him an efficient teacher. Mr. White is also the pro- prietor of a neat and well stocked hardware store.

ASHER F. WIMER.

Farmer. Was born in Highland County, Va., August 5, 1853. His father, who was also a native of Virginia, and belonged to one of the first families of that State, was born in the year 1819. His mother, who' was born and reared in the same State emigrated to Missouri with her husband in 1858, and spent the winter in Pettis County; then moved to Johnson County, where they remained until 1865. They then returned to Pettis County and settled on the farm now occupied by the subject of this sketch, and where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred July 7, 1876, in Sumner County, Kan., where he was on a visit. His mother is still living and is making her home with her son, Asher F. He was reared on a farm, and now is one of the successful farmers and stock raisers of this County. He now owns a fine farm of 196 acres, all in cul- tivation, with a fine two-story residence and a large and commodious barn. Mr. Wimer is a man of superior judgment and is very successful in every- thing he undertakes. He was married in 1875 to Miss Mary Craghead, who is the daughter of Robert Craghead, one of the pioneer settlers of this County. This union has been blessed by the birth of two children, Pauline E. and Percy T. Mr. Wimer is a member of the Odd Fellows. He and his worthy wife are members of the M. E. Church.

W. C. WISE.

He keeps the principal livery stable in Lamonte. Was born in Mus- kingum County, O., October 25, 1835. He spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, and was educated at the public school. He continued to live in his native County until he attained his majority. When about eighteen years of age he learned the potter's trade, which business he fol- lowed until he came to Missouri in 1866 and located on Muddy Creek, where he worked at the pottery business for a number of years. . In 1868 he embarked in the grocery trade. Disposing of this he engaged in farm- ing. In a short time he opened a tin shop in Lamonte. In the fall of 1870

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he was appointed postmaster of Lamonte. Holding this office two years he resigned. In 1880 he traded his farm for a livery stable and stock, which business he is engaged in at the present time. Mr. Wise was mar- ried in 1861 to Miss Nancy Jones. They have five children, Effie, Nettie, Harry, Willie and Clark. Mrs. Wise is a member of the M. E. Church.

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The History of Pettis County, Missouri, History of Sedalia, Part 96

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