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continued together, and all reached their destination except two, who died on the way. Mr. Cole returned in 1853, coming by way of the Gulf of Mexico. He soon after collected a drove of cattle, and went to California again. He was about five months on the way, and was successful in get- ting through with his stock. He remained in California until 1857, when he returned, reaching home, in Cooper County, about Christmas. He again collected a drove of cattle for another trip, but, owing to the warlike attitude of the Mormons, concluded to wait until another season, herding his stock on Flat Creek, Pettis County, until 1860. Having delayed the trip to California, he decided to marry and settle down in Pettis County. Feb. 4, 1858, he married Mary E., daughter of David and Marian Darke, of Cooper County. Their first children were twin girls, born the 24th day of February, 1859, whom they named Sallie E. and Maggie E. In March, 1860, they came to this township, where they now reside. Their other children are: Stonewall, born July 20, 1862; Minnie M., born April 17, 1864; Parmenas, born April 10, 1866; Mary C., born April 10, 1868; S. D., born Nov. 4, 1869. Two of the children died in infancy. Sallie E. was married to Jacob Rhoades, Aug. 20, 1878. Mag- gie was married to John Harris, Dec. 23, 1880. All of the above are resi- dents of this township. Mr. Cole began to deal in thorough-bred stock in 1863, principally the imported Durhams recorded as the "Flora" in the American Herd Book. His stock has been kept on record since the first, in the Herd Book at Buffalo. He began to deal in Cotswold sheep in 1870, and has kept in that line until this time, frequently purchasing the premium sheep at the Kansas City and St. Louis fairs, securing the best representatives of that breed of sheep without regard to cost. Samuel Cole, father of James W. Cole, had an eventful history, being one of the first settlers of Missouri south of the Missouri River, their neighbors being the Sac and Fox Indians. He was acquainted with Blackhawk, who afterward became a noted warrior. Samuel Cole is now living, at the age of eighty-two years, and is quite active. James W. Cole is an active member and supporter of the Baptist Church, and is now assisting to raise a fund to build a church house in this township.
WILLIAM H. DAVIDSON.
Was born in Ashland County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1841, where he was reared and educated. After leaving school he engaged in farming, con- tinuing the same till 1861, when he enlisted in Co. H, 42d Ohio Infantry, under Gen. Garfield, and served three years, participating in all the engagements of Garfield's regiment. After his honorable discharge from the army, he returned to Ohio and engaged in farming, which he continued until coming here in 1871. He owns a fine farm near the town
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of Green Ridge, located in section thirty-one, Prairie Township, Pettis County, Mo. He was married in Ohio, Dec. 23, 1867, to Miss Mary De Arman, daughter of James and Annie De Arman. She was born Jan. 25, 1841. Their family consists of two children: Hugh R., born Oct., 16, 1869; and Clara, born March 16, 1877.
CLAYTON T. DAVENPORT.
Clayton T. Davenport, son of Ephraim Davenport, and grandson of John Davenport, and great-grandson of William Davenport, a native of Great Britain, was born Feb. 11, 1824, in Casey County, Kentucky, on what was called the South Fork of Green River. He lived with his father until his death, which occurred April 28, 1842. Clayton then took charge of the home farm until the 20th of March, 1849, when he married Maria C., daughter of David H. and Nancy King. He continued on the farm until November, 1849, when he moved his family to Pulaski County, and lived there one year, and then returned to Casey County, and purchased the old homestead of his grandfather, John Davenport. He remained there until 1862, and then went to Morgan County, Ill., and commenced trading in real estate, dealing in stock and farming in that and Logan County, Ill., until he came to Pettis, March, 1878. He lived here one year, and then went to Johnson County, where he stayed two years, and then returned to Pettis, where he now resides. The names of their chil- dren are: David K., born April 17, 1850; John E., born Oct. 12, 1852; Marion C., born Feb. 5, 1855; Wayne J., born March 14, 1857; Lorenzo D., born Oct. 26, 1861; Lulu D., born March 27, 1866; Burleigh D., born July 12, 1869. David, John, Marion and Wayne were born in Kentucky, and Lulu, Maria and Burleigh were born in Illinois. John E. was married to Millie A., daughter of Joseph and Jane Bowyer, of Morgan County Ill., April 6, 1871; David K. married Lydia E., daughter of Joseph and Mary Lombard, August 30, 1871; Marion C. married Ida, daughter of Milton and Kate Wood, of Sangamon County, Ill., June 4, 1878; Wayne J. married Amelia J., daughter of. Charles and Amanda Scott, Nov. 8, 1880. The paternal ancestors of Mrs. Maria C., wife of Clayton T. Dav- enport, were natives of Ireland, of the family of Robert King, who came to Kentucky at an early day, settled in Lincoln County, and purchased a large tract of land, a part of which. is known as King's Mountain, through which is a long railway tunnel. Mr. Davenport has had large experience in stock-dealing, also real estate, having dealt quite extensively in Illinois and Kentucky. He has not sought office, but has been honored with important offices at different times by his fellow citizens.
ANDREW LOCKE HAGGARD.
Farmer and stock-raiser, Prairie Township, section 15; P. O., Sedalia.
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He was born in this county, Aug. 4, 1849, where he was reared and edu- cated, after which he engaged in farming and stock-dealing. He was married Oct. 6, 1879, to Miss Bettie Elmore, a native of Kentucky. By this union they have one son, L. Hampton, born Aug. 18, 1881. Mr. Haggard is a thorough busines man, and enjoys the well deserved reputa- tion of honesty and fair dealing among his neighbors. He has a fine farm of 290 acres of well-improved land, being well fenced and watered. His residence is fine and beautifully located, commanding a fine view of the surrounding country. His stock averages about seventy-five head of cat- tle, also sixteen head of fine young mules, four head of horses, and thirty head of sheep. He has a fine young orchard of sixty trees, and also a nursery and good hedge fences and other modern improvements and con- veniences. About forty acres of thrifty young timber furnish other attrac . tions to his ample domain.
ROSWELL D. HANCOCK.
The subject of this sketch, Roswell D. Hancock, is the son of Stephen Hancock and grandson of John Hancock, and great-grandson of Stephen Hancock, a native of Virginia. He was born in Warren County, Mo., Jan. 18, 1841, and lived with his father's family until 1859. He then went to Franklin County Mo., and attended school until 1863. He then entered Bowdoin College of Maine, and remained two years. Returning to Frank- lin County, Mo., he purchased a farm and followed farming until 1866. He married Mary C., daughter of Daniel M. and Juliette Leet, Nov. 1, 1866, and lived in Franklin County until 1875, when he came to Pettis County, to the farm where he now resides. The names of their children are: Roswell L., born Sept. 24, 1867; Mabel J., born June 12, 1869; Anna M., June 27, 1871; George M., July 7, 1873; John C., July 18, 1876; Frank E., Dec. 22, 1878, and Mary B., March 4, 1881. Mary Leet Hancock, mother of the above named children, was born Dec. 25, 1848, and died March 10, 1881. Her paternal ancestor was D. M. Leet, a native of Penn- sylvania, and her maternal ancestors were of the Kelsey family, who are natives of New York State. Mrs. Mary L. Hancock received her lit- erary education at the Greenville Baptist College of Illinois. She was a member of the O. S. Presbyterian Church until 1880, when she with her husband joined the Methodist Church at McKee Chapel, there being no Presbyterian Church in the neighborhood. Mr. R. D. Hancock has fol- lowed farming generally, and occasionally has taught school. Stephen Hancock, father of R. D., was born in St. Charles County, in 1815, and his father, John, was born in Kentucky, and John's father, Stephen, was born in Virginia. He settled in Kentucky at an early day and came to St. Charles County in 1798. Afterward in company with two others he came up the Missouri River and located a claim near the mouth of the
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Lamine River Feb. 4, 1804, and received his patent from the Spanish Government. He remained on his homestead during his life, having lived under three different governments: Spanish, French and American. He died in 1820. His son John died the same year. Stephen H., father of R. D., remained on the homestead until his death, which occurred in 1845.
GEORGE D. HICKS.
The subjects of this sketch were natives of Massachusetts. Mr. George D. Hicks was born March 18, 1808, in Amherst, Mass. Mrs. Abigail Burnet Hicks was born Oct. 3, 1810, in South Hadley, Mass. They were married Oct. 17, 1832, and lived in that vicinity until 1836; then came to Brown County, Ill., and remained there three years. Mr. Hicks being a practical miner, went to Galena, Daviess County, Ill., and followed mining until 1850. He then went to California and remained two years, then came back, visited his family and again went to California, remained two more years, then returned and purchased a farm in Rockford, Ill., and fol- lowed farming until he came to Pettis County, in 1867. Here he pur- chased another farm and continued farming while he lived. They have eight children, viz: Maria A., born Oct. 25, 1833; George, born Feb. S, 1835; Rodolphus, born Sept. 8, 1836; Hollis, born March 21, 1839; Isaac N., born Aug. 6, 1841; Stephen B., born Aug. 11, 1844; Emma A. and Anna A., twins, born April 11, 1849. Hollis died Sept. 17, 1840; Anna A. died April 26, 1849; Emma A. died June 6, 1851; Stephen died Jan. 16, 1879. George D. Hicks, father of the above named children, died Aug. 23, 1879. Maria A. married Thomas Oughton, Aug. 2, 1855; Rodolphus married Mary Runhala, Nov. 16, 1864; Isaac N. married Jen- nie E. Mandeville, Feb. 21, 1867; Stephen married Judith Hovey, Sept. 3, 1869. Maria A. began teaching at an early age, and while teaching in Wisconsin was called to go to Jamaica, West Indies, to teach as a mis- sionary for the Baptist Church, and after a preliminary examination in New York was appointed to the place designated, and soon after entered upon the work. She remained there three years, then returned home and remained one year, after which she returned with her husband, Thomas Oughton, an eminent attorney of Jamaica, where they now reside. Geo. Hicks, when about the age of sixteen years, commenced his literary edu- cation in Beloit College. He pursued his studies three years, after which he commenced the study of law, with an attorney in Mt. Carroll, Ill. He remained at this place until near the close of the war. At the last call for soldiers he recruited a company of Volunteer Infantry, which was attached to the Ninety-sixth Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was elected captain. His first engagement was at the battle of Lookout Mountain. Capt. G. Hicks was in other engagements of less note until the close of the war. He was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel of his Regi-
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ment during his service in the army. After his return home he did not pursue his studies, his health being poor. After several efforts to find a suitable situation, he finally went to Jamaica, West Indies, and is now engaged as Inspector of Schools of that place. Isaac N. Hicks learned printing early in life and has continued in that business. He is now a resident of Kansas City. Rodolphus remained at home until he was of age. He then spent one year in Iowa, and then went to Bedford, Mass. where he shipped as sailor on a whaling vessel, made one voyage and returned to port. He then went to Arizona, married, and after two years went to California, where he now resides. Stephen followed farming at home until the beginning of the war, and at the age of sixteen years joined the United States army as a drummer, and served three years. He had a short furlough, then he re-enlisted and continued through the war. Returning home he commenced farming, but his health failed, and after a long and painful sickness died in 1879. Mrs. Abigail Hick's paternal ancestors were natives of Massachusetts. Her mother, Abagail Burnet, lived to be eighty-six years old. Mrs. Abigail Hicks is now seventy-one years old, and is very vigorous, retaining her strength remarkably well. Mr. Geo. J). Hicks and wife were members of the Congregational Church in Green Ridge. They assisted in organizing the church and were earn- est supporters of it, and all the religious sentiment in the community. Mrs. Hicks is now the only representative of the family in this county. She remains on the farm.
JOHN H. LEWIS.
John H. Lewis, son of Charles Lewis, a native of Richmond, Va., was born in Boonsboro, Ky., Feb. 2, 1811. He followed the tanning business, having learned it while young, until he came to this county, in 1838. His father came to this county in 1837, and settled in this township. John H. commenced to farm and raise stock. He entered some land and purchased other tracts, until his farm contained 1,200 acres. In Dec., 1840, he mar- ried Saludia M. May, daughter of Mrs. Mary May, a native of Virginia, and about this time he built the house that he now lives in. The names of his children are: Charles H., born Oct. 14, 1841; Mary J., born March 22, 1843; John W., born Jan. 28, 1845; Barnet G., born Jan. 2, 1848: Zachariah T., born June 2, 1849; Austin, born July 15, 1851; Albert R., July 15, 1853; Perry, born Feb. 2, 1856; Sarah A., born June 30, 1858. Saludia, wife of J. H. Lewis, died March 27, 1877; Austin L. died Sept. 2, 1852. Charles H. Lewis was accidentally killed by the limb of a tree which he was felling for making posts. The tree in falling broke a large limb, which caught him and crushed his head. A colored man who was with him, ran for help. Mr. W. E. Middleton was the first to help remove the limb off of the man. He was taken home, but died
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before surgical aid could be procured. The sons of Mr. J. H. Lewis are unmarried. The daughters are both married. Mary J. was married to James Mudd, July 16, 1878. They now reside in Johnson County, Mo. Sarah A. was married to Newton F. Gaston Dec. 17, 1877. They reside in this township. Mrs. Gaston is a native of Clay County, Mo. When Mr. J. H. Lewis first came to this county there were no improvements within twelve to eighteen miles to the south and west. The early settlers located on or near the creeks, not thinking the prairie land desirable, being too far to haul rails, or too cold for a residence, therefore they took what seemed to be like the old homestead in Virginia. The wild animals, insects, big flies, and other things made a great deal of trouble. Horses had to be blanketed at times, and sometimes fires were built to make a smoke to keep off the green flies. The cattle soon learned to keep on the side of the smoke for protection. Prairie fires at some seasons were very destruc- tive. Mr. J. Lewis has given his entire attention to farming and stock- raising; has taken but little part in politics; has never held office in the county; has been but once a petit juror; has never had a suit in court. The Lewis family usually have from seventy-five to two hundred head of cattle, and about that number of Cotswold sheep, usually from J. W. Cole's herd.
PATRICK H. LONGAN.
Patrick H. Longan, son of George Longan, grandson of Augustus K. Longan, was born in Pisgah, Cooper County, Mo., April 17, 1846; lived with his father while they remained in Cooper County; went with the family to Benton County, Mo .; remained there farming and in the nursery business until 1865. The family then came to Pettis County. He con- tinued with them until he married Angeline, daughter of Joseph and Ellen Donnahue, March 12, 1869. Remained in charge of the homestead until 1877, when he purchased a farm in the neighborhood and moved his fam- ily to it, and continued there until 1881, when he returned to the farm first taken in this township by his father, where he now lives. The names of P. H. Longan's children are: George W., born Jan. 24, 1870; Rufus E., born Jan. 7, 1873; Joseph C., born Dec. 27, 1875. Hon. Augustus K. Longan, grandfather of P. H., with his brother, Rev. John B. Longan, were among the early settlers of Cooper County. J. B. Longan was a Baptist Preacher, and preached several years in that locality. He was Moderator of the first Baptist Association held Sept. 24, 1824. P. H. Longan has in his library a copy of the minutes of that meeting. Augus- tus K. Longan was elected to the State Legislature in 1822, and again in 1844 and 1852; served a full term each time. His son, George Longan, is a distinguished Minister of the Christian Church; has been preaching several years, and is now actively engaged in another county. P. H. Longan was educated in a High School taught by his father in Warsaw,
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Benton County; also attended other schools after coming to Pettis County.
JACOB F. MILLER.
Jacob F. Miller, son of John L. Miller, a native of Wirtemberg, Ger- many, was born Dec., 1845, in Pike County, O., lived with his father until his majority, then went to Sciota County and engaged with J. Baker to superintend his stock farm; remained at this place until Sept., 1872, when he came to Pettis County, and took charge of another farm and stock for Mr. Baker, where he continued until 1876, when he married Sophia, daughter of Frederick and Anna B. Reichel, March 9, 1876. Mr. Miller's ancestors were early settlers in Moniteau County, Mo. The names of Mr. J. F. Miller's children are: Elizabeth B., born Jan. 11, 1877; John J., born Dec. 16, 1879; Catharine, born Nov. 26, 1881. Mr. John Miller, father of J: F., has been for many years engaged in stock-raising and farm- ing generally, and still follows the business at the advanced age of seventy- seven years. Jacob F. commenced in that line of business early in life, and has been very successful. The family of John L. Miller are: John, Elizabeth, Catharine, Jacob, David, Milton and Barbara. The first three named were born in Ohio. Mr. Jacob F. Miller is a member of the Lutheran Church, as were all of his ancestors, as far as he can remember. Mr. Miller's early business habits and superior faculty for observing the different conditions of stock, and their management in large numbers, and his experience in farming on a large scale render him a successful agricul- turist.
COLUMBUS PARK.
Columbus Park, son of John Park, a native of Kentucky, was born in Pettis County, Mo., Dec. 8, 1846, and lived in his father's family until 1857, when they went. to Johnson County and remained until the fall of 1869. Jan. 14, 1869, he married Sarah A., daughter of Dennis and Jane Donham, and he then commenced farming for himself, and soon after moved to the farm where he now resides. Columbus and his father, as did many of the citizens, joined the Home Guards of that locality, in order to protect themselves from the bushwhackers. Once, while on picket duty, two of their number were shot, the bushwhackers being in ambus- cade. This occurred on the line of Pettis and Johnson Counties, near what is now Sigel post-office. Mr. John Park, father of Columbus, came to Pettis County in 1836, and settled on Coon Creek. He was then eighteen years old, and worked out on farms in that vicinity until he mar- ried Sodosky, sister of John H. Lewis. He then settled on land now owned by Mrs. Whetsel. Mr. John Park was an active member of the Christian Church and assisted in supporting a society in that locality while
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he remained in this county. Columbus is the only living child of his father's first family of children. His mother died some time ago. Mr. John Park has since married, and now resides in Johnson County. The nearest post-office was Georgetown, but it was common for the settlers to join together and go to Boonville to buy their supplies. Columbus P. is a member of the Christian Church, and is assisting with money and labor to build a church house in Green Ridge. The family record is as follows: Columbus Park, born Dec. 8, 1846; Sarah A. D. Park, born Feb. 15, 1848; Sodosky M., born April 29, 1870; Charles E., born March 11, 1872; Caleb S., born April 7, 1876; Frank, born July 31, 1881; Sodosky M. died Oct. 12, 1873. Mr Park's health has not been very good for several years. He has opened a prairie farm and built a good house and has a library of the latest publications, to which he will soon add a History of Pettis County.
GEORGE W. RAYBURN.
George W. Rayburn was born in New Marion, Ripley County, Ind., Sept. 26, 1826, and lived with his father until 1853, during which time he gave his attention to various mechanical pursuits, and learned the carpen- ter trade during his boyhood. He built and run a saw mill on a creek known as Indian Kentuck. Was at that place six years. Oct. 5, 1853 he married Nancy, daughter of James and Mary Rayburn, of Madison County, Ind. In the spring of this year he commenced business with Wm. Clough's car works and remained at that place until 1857, when he moved to Roseville, Warren County, Ill .; then followed farming until he came to Pettis County and settled in this township, taking a farm on the open prairie. The nearest farms were from one to two miles away. The names of their children are: Edward L., born Aug. 24, 1854, in Madison, Ind .; Charles D., born Sept. 12, 1856, in New Mar- ion, Ripley County, Ind., having moved his family to that place in the fall of 1854. Mary E. was born May 1, 1859; Allie A., born Sept. 19, 1861; John F., born Feb. 5, 1860; Mary E. died Sept. 23, 1860; Halley M. was born May 14, 1878, died Feb. 22, 1879. In 1857 he moved again to Rose- ville, Warren County, Ill., and at this latter place three of his children were born, Mary E., Allie A. and John F. While the family remained at Roseville, Mr. Rayburn traveled in different States to find a location, and after visiting several counties in Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Missouri, concluded that Missouri was the place, and in 1866 came to this county. The general health of his family was good except Edward, who had frequent attacks of pneumonia from which he suffered greatly at times. This difficulty finally culminated in consumption. He went to San Antonio, Texas, in the fall of 1880, and remained until he died, April 22, 1881. Allie A. was of slender form and not very vigorous constitution.
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She had several attacks of pneumonia and other diseases incident to the cli- mate, and finally took consumption and died March 30, 1878. Charles D. married Lucy E., daughter of W. H. H. and Mary Flesher, Sept. 23, 1879. Mr. Rayburn with others of his neighbors made an effort to organize a school district soon after coming into the county. After duè notice, a school district meeting was held and directors elected, and soon after a school house was built. He was one of the directors for several years, was also Township Clerk of public school, and has always endeavored to discharge faithfully all the duties assigned him by his fellow citizens. He took a deep interest in educational, moral and religious enterprises in the community, assisted in organizing a lodge of Good Templars in his dis- trict, and is now earnestly engaged in building a church house for the Camp Branch Baptist Church located near. He adopts and uses all modern methods of farming that promise an improvement on the past.
JOSHUA W. S. RHOADES.
Joshua W. S. Rhoades, son of Abraham Rhoades, a native of Penn- sylvania, was born in Pike County, O., Dec. 22,1825. Assisted his father until his death, which occurred in 1840; then went into business for him- self, continued farming in that county until he married Mary A., daughter of Barnet and Sarah Reardon, Oct. 13, 1850. Remained there until March, 1876, when he came to Pettis County, Mo. The names of their children . are: John W., born July 24, 1851; Sarah E., Feb. 10, 1853; Susan, born May 23, 1855; Jacob, March 7, 1857; William H. H., Jan. 24, 1859; Timothy H., Feb. 26, 1861; James F., May 1, 1863; Mahlon E., Oct. 16, 1866; Margaret E., Nov. 23, 1869. Mrs. Mary A. R. Rhoades, mother of the above named children was born Oct. 9, 1829; her paternal ancestor was John Hixon, a native of Virginia. The Hixon family came to Ross County, Ohio, at an early day and numerous families are scattered through that and adjoining counties. Mrs. Rhoades' maternal ancestors were of the Park family, who came from Wales. Sarah E. married John Eisen- hart, Oct. 17, 1872; she died Oct. 7, 1879. She was a member of the M. E. Church. Jacob Rhoades married Sallie E., daughter of James and Mary Cole, Aug. 21, 1878; they now reside in this township. During the war Mr. J. W. Rhoades and his fellow citizens were called out to resist John Morgan in his raid through Ohio. He was mustered into a com- pany under the command of Capt. Fletcher Slain, who without resistance surrendered his men to Morgan. It proved an inglorious act, as Morgan was captured a few hours afterwards, and the citizens returned to their homes. J. W. Rhoades joined the M. E. Church in 1857, in Jackson, Pike County, Ohio, at what was then known as the Davis school house, and now called Sharonville. Mrs. Mary A. Rhoades, and daughters, Sarah E. and Susan, were also members of that church. Mr. Rhoades contrib-
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