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Sixth, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, and also for insertion in the papers of the city.
E. K. MILLER, JAMES RUNCIE,
RICHARD S. CAMPBELL, W. R. SEAVER,
WILLIAM HARRIS,
E. H. SHERWOOD,
H. BULLARD.
J. C. WYATT,
son of Judge J. J. Wyatt, was born in St. Joseph, August II, 1845, where he received a good education in the schools of the city. He early determined on a mercantile life, and entered a store in the capacity of clerk. Devoting his attention strictly to business, he soon acquired a knowledge of the same, which resulted in his rapid advancement, and to-day (1881) he is a member of the firm of Townsend, Wyatt & Co., one of the largest retail dry goods houses in St. Joseph. His first experience in business was in the agricultural implement house of A. G. Mansfield, the first of the kind established in the city. Here he remained till 1865. He then entered the dry goods store of Nave & Rowley, where he remained one year. In 1877 the present representa- tive firm of Townsend, Wyatt & Co., above referred to, was formed. October, 1875, Mr. J. C. Wyatt married Miss Katie Garrard, of Boone County, Missouri. They have two children, Calvin G. and Aubrey. In religious matters he is an emulator of his venerable father, whose decease in 1881 was a source of universal regret, and is an active mem- ber of the Christian Church in St. Joseph.
FILLMORE WYATT,
foreman, with the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railway, is a native of Canada, and was born in Danville, May 21, 1849. When
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fifteen years of age he came to the United States, and resided in differ- ent States until 1871, when he came to St. Joseph, and has since been in the employ of the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Company. In early life he learned the carpenter trade, and in that branch is thor- oughly skilled. As a railroad man he is conversant with the detail of track laying, surfacing, etc., and is among the trusted employes of the company. In private life Mr. Wyatt is a genial and companionable gen- tleman. In 1874 Miss L. E. Meyers became his wife. They have one son, Geoege E.
A. S. YETTER,
foreman painter of locomotive department for the St. Joseph & Western Railroad Company, is a native of Germany, and was born in Wurtem- berg, May 8th, 1840. When thirteen years of age he came to America with his parents, locating in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was reared and educated, and learned his trade with Harper Bros. After this he was in the employ of the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad as painter. In 1859 he went to Buffalo, New York, and was shipwrecked while en route on Lake Huron. He worked for a time at St. Catharine, Canada, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. His mother had died and his father and only brother had returned to Germany. When the rebellion broke out A. S. was in New Orleans and was forced into the Confeder- ate army ; served three months and deserted while on guard, secreted himself in the cane-brakes, and after traveling for three nights and not having any food or drink, he made his way to a Union camp. He came North, locating in Wisconsin, and in 1861 he was married to Miss Johanna Fieber in Grafton, Wisconsin. He soon moved to Milwaukee and worked at his trade until 1866, when he came to St. Joseph, and for two years was in partnership with George Pooler ; also for two years and a half in the employ of the Kansas City, St. Joseph & Council Bluffs Railroad Company. In 1871 he commenced with the St. Joseph & Western as foreman painter. When the car and locomotive depart- ments were made separate he was placed in charge of the latter. Mr. Yetter is a gentleman favorably known in St. Joseph, and as a painter is master of the profession in all its details. His wife died in 1874, leav- ing five children, Julia, Clara, Willie L., Edward J., and Ida. In 1878 Miss Annie Deichmann became his wife, by whom he has one daughter, Martha. Mr. Y. is a member of the St. Joseph Turn Verein, Enterprise Lodge of I. O. O. F., South St. Joseph Grove of Druids, and Orderly Sergeant of the Turner Rifles, Company B, Second Battalion National Guards of Missouri. He helped organize Wallhalla Grove of Druids, and was First Vice Arch and for five successive years was trustee ; has been four times representative to the Grand Grove ; was appointed by
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the Grand Grove as District Deputy Grand Arch for three years. He ·organized Centennial Grove, No. 35, and also South St. Joseph Grove, No. 37, U. A. O. D.
E. C. ZIMMERMAN
was born in Frederick City, Maryland, October 28, 1845. His father was a merchant in Frederick City and in Baltimore for many years. Received a good education at Heidleburg College. In 1859, he moved to St. Joseph, and entered as a student the law office of Judge I. C. Parker, of this city, and was admitted to the bar in 1869. Like many adventurers in quest of wealth, he went to Leadville, invested a large amount in mining speculations, which ultimately proved a failure. He returned to St. Joseph with what he had left, and commenced buying and selling property and building houses for rent. By close attention to business he has laid the foundation for a successful career. In his intercourse with the world he is known no less for his strict integrity than for his rigorous exaction of the same conduct on the part of those with whom he transacts business. In 1868, he married Miss Ada Haw- ley, of St. Joseph, daughter of James Hawley, Esq., now living in Iowa. They have two children-Eugene and Lura.
GEORGE H. ZIPH,
proprietor of the sheet iron and copper works was born in Germany in 1843, and while young came to the United States with his parents, locat- ing in New York, where they resided three years. They then migrated to Illinois, where our subject was reared, educated and learned his trade. In 1868, he came to St. Joseph, engaging in the sheet iron work, which he makes a specialty. He does a lucrative trade, being known as a first class workman. He is a member of the Turner Society.
HENRY ZONDLER,
dealer in wines, liquors and cigars, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 20, 1843, and was there reared and learned the shoemaker's trade. In 1867, he came to the United States, locating temporarily in different places and working at his trade, until 1869, when he took up his abode in St. Joseph. In 1870, he opened a shop and was engaged in the manu- facture of boots and shoes until the spring of 1881, when he engaged in his present business. May 3, 1870, Miss Mary Michalke became his wife. They have three children-Henry, Charles and Eda. Mr. Zondler is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the German Benevolent Society.
J. W. ZOOK
is a native of Ohio. His parents emigrated to Missouri when he was a small boy, locating in Holt County, in 1842. Resided there up to 1872, being engaged in the general merchandise business. In 1872, at St.
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Joseph, he branched out into the pork business with D. Pinger & Co., which lasted until 1878, at which time he became lessee of the stock yards. In this business he employs six men. In 1864, he was married to Miss Von Luenen, a native of Germany. Have had four children, all alive except one. Mr. Zook is still connected with the pork business. Is an active, energetic business man, and justly merits the success which has been his portion through life.
A. ZUNKEL,
dealer in furniture, stoves and second-hand goods, is a native of Ger- many, and was born in Prussia, March 17, 1844. . He was there raised to manhood, educated and learned the cabinet making trade. Came to the United States in 1865, locating in St. Louis for a time, after which he drifted into the Western country. He traveled around considerably and eventually in 1871 located in St. Joseph. For a few years he was in the employ of L. Hax, also for a time was president and a member of the Union Furniture Company. After this he embarked in trade. He is a skilled workman, is favorably known, and does a lucrative trade. He married in 1878 Miss Amelia Swarder. They have one daughter, Clara. Mr. Z. is an Encampment Odd Fellow.
ECONOME
J. P. FAIRCHILD'S PATENT STREET SPRINKLER.
MARION TOWNSHIP.
BIRT, BOYER & CO.,
dealers in general merchandise, Easton. George F. Birt, of this firm, was born April 19, 1857, in DeKalb County, Missouri, where he was principally reared and educated, spending his boyhood days on a farm. Came to Buchanan County in the fall of 1874, and entered as clerk in the same store in which he is now interested. After working four years in this capacity, he became a partner. In January, 1881, a new partnership was formed. They have a complete stock of general merchandise and also deal in agricultural implements. Mr. B. was married February I, 1881, to Miss Laura Gibson, a native of this county, born in January, 1858. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
P. R. BLACKFORD,
blacksmith and inventor, San Antonio, was born August 13, 1851, in Lawrence County, Ohio, and was taken to Nodaway County, Missouri, when about five years of age. He spent his boyhood days on a farm, and received a common school education. His father was killed in 1861, and since that time P. R. has taken care of himself. He commenced to learn the blacksmith trade in 1872, and has worked at it since. He moved to San Antonio February 10, 1879, and now has a neat and well arranged shop. He has displayed quite a taste for inventing, and already has two patents. His field roller, known as the Blackford and Davis Roller, is a novelty in design. His patent stalk cutter is something new, and, like the roller, gives vast advantages over other machinery. He also has a new idea in the shape of a three-horse whiffletree. His machinery has met with the approval of some of the best farmers in the state. He was married November 23, 1875, to Miss Sarah S. Owens, a native of Nodaway, County, Missouri, born in 1857. They have had three children, Henry, Ira and Delbert. Himself and wife are members of the Cumberland Church.
ISAAC N. BROOKS,
farmer and stock raiser, section 19, postoffice Easton, was born July 15, 1819, in Madison County, Kentucky, and accompanied his parents to Orange County, Indiana, in 1827, and he remained there until 1833, when
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he emigrated West, and settled in what is now known as Johnson County, Missouri. In 1837, he took a trip through the Platte Purchase. He and his father took up claims on Contrary Creek, in 1838, and engaged in the cattle business. They moved to Platte County in 1839, and here Isaac has made his home and in Buchanan County since. He is a pioneer of this country, and relates many interesting reminiscences of his early struggles. In 1852, he opened a general store at Platte River Postoffice, which he continued to keep for three years. He made two trips to Texas, one in 1861, and the other in 1862, and came to this county to reside permanently, in 1865. He engaged in clerking in vari- ous stores, for three years, in St. Joseph, and then commenced the livery business, running the Allen House in connection. This he followed for three years. For two years he kept the Buchanan County Jail. He filled the position of Street Commissioner of St. Joseph three years- longer than any other person has done, and resigned on the 8th of Feb- ruary, 1881, and moved to his farm. This consists of 155 acres of well improved and well watered land. Mr. B. is a member of the Knights Templar No. 4, and of Mitchell Chapter of St. Joseph, and was one of the charter members in the Chapter. He has been twice married : First, in 1841, to Miss Elizabeth Owens, who was the second white child born in Liberty, Clay County, Missouri. Her birth was March 18, 1824. She died January 10, 1874, leaving eight children : Lydia, William G., Sandford O., Brydon F., Isaac J., Rosalie, Florence and Mollie. He was married again, November 5, 1879, to Miss B. Denney, a native of Ohio, born November 17, 1846. She is a member of the Congregational Church.
JUDGE LEWIS F. CARPENTER,
was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, January 21, 1818. His father, Matthew Carpenter, was a representative man in that country. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and a descendant of some of the earliest settlers of the Old Dominion. His mother's maiden name was Harriet Benson. She was of French descent. Lewis F. was the eldest of a family of eight children, and was raised in his native county, where he received such education as was attainable in that day and county. At the age of seventeen, he went to Front Royal in Warren County, Virginia, where he spent seven years learning the wagon-making trade. September 28, 1843, he married Miss Elizabeth Varner, a native of Page County, Virginia. In the fall of 1854, he left for the West, and on the 9th of November of the same year arrived in St. Joseph, where he remained till the following spring, when he purchased 254 acres of land in the northeast corner of the county. Of this he has made one of the best improved farms in the county. Few men have contributed more
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materially to the growth and development of the same. In politics he is a Democrat, having voted that ticket since 1840, when he cast his first vote for President Van Buren. He has raised a family of ten children, nine sons and one daughter: Wm. H., Dr. Stephen F., a representative physician of St. Joseph ; Daniel E., a farmer of Andrew County ; Thos. J. and Robert S., residents of St. Joseph ; John A., Franklin P., Eddie, Burr H. and Mary E. Carpenter. In the fall of 1880, Lewis F. Carpenter was elected Judge of the County Court of Buchanan County, and bears the reputation of a capable and popular official.
WARREN DAVIS,
farmer and stock raiser, section 36, postoffice Easton, was born Febru- ary 19, 1843, in Marion Township, Buchanan County, Missouri. His parents, who were natives of Ohio, came to this county in 1842. War- ren spent his boyhood days on a farm and received his education in the schools of this county. He owns a fine farm of 100 acres, improved and well stocked, and also has a good orchard. He has filled the posi- tion of school director and clerk for several terms. Was married, in January, 1865, to Miss Isabella Glen, a daughter of Hugh Glen. one of the oldest pioneers in the county. She was born in 1842. They have five children, Cora A., Aleck G., Missouri L., Effie L., and Joseph W. They are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
CLARK DEPPIN,
farmer and stock raiser, section 10, postoffice Riverton, was born November 5, 1839, in Ohio, and was brought to this county by his parents when about one year old, and has been reared here as a farmer. He here received his education. His landed estate consists of 348 acres of well improved land. He was married October 8, 1861, to Miss Frances Pierce, a native of Springfield, Illinois, born August 31, 1843. They have four children living, Maggie E., William A., Annie M., Mary C .; lost seven. Himself and wife are members of the Cumberland Pres- byterian Church.
GEORGE W. HOMAN,
farmer and stock raiser, section 25, postoffice Easton, was born May 28, 1841, in Baltimore County, Maryland, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, receiving a common school education. Learned the carpenter's trade in his youth and has followed it considerably during life. During the late war he belonged to General Sherman's construction corps, and went with him to Atlanta, Georgia; then returned and afterwards joined him in South Carolina. He emigrated west in the spring of 1865, and
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settled in this county, where he has since remained, and now owns a fine farm of 120 acres, which is well improved and stocked. Mr. H. has filled the office of school director several terms. Was married, January 5, 1867, to Miss Delilah Missemer, a native of Lebanon County, Pennsyl- vania, born in November, 1844. They have five children, Harry, Char- lie, Raymond, George and Emmitt. Mrs. H. is a member of the Pres- byterian Church. Mr. H. belongs to the Methodist denomination.
JACOB HOPPEL,
proprietor of the Easton House, Easton, was born February 7, 1834, in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and there was principally reared and received his education. He was raised on a farm. During the late war he enlisted in Company G, Forty-fourth Missouri Infantry in 1864, and took part in the battles of Nashville, Mobile, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakley and many other minor engagements. He came to this county April 15, 1861, and has here made his home since, being engaged in farming most of the time. He took charge of the Easton House on the 4th of April, 1881, and at present is doing a fair business. He is also interested in the sale of agricultural implements, and has a stock on hand suitable to the wants of the farmers. He holds the position of street commissioner of Easton. Mr. H. was married in November, 1874, to Miss Mary Miller, a native of Ohio. She was born May 23, 1853. They have two children living, Cora and Elmer L. Mrs. H. is a member of the Presby- terian Church.
H. B. IBA,
postmaster and boot and shoemaker, Easton, was born March 13, 1836, in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. His father was a farmer and shoe- maker, and H. B. learned the trade when a boy. Spent his youthful days on the farm, and received his education in the schools of that county, first engaging in teaching in 1855. Taught two years, and after- wards went to Philadelphia in 1864, and remained there one year. Returning to his native county, he taught a year. Emigrated west in the spring of 1866, and arrived in Easton in April, and has made this his home since, except the year 1875, which he spent in St. Joseph. He holds the position of postmaster. Was married January 13, 1856, to Miss Lavina S. Barkey, a native of the same place as himself. She was born in April, 1836. They have three children living, Calvin F., Lizzie B. and Henry. Himself and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Iba is the only one of the original Trustees of the church of Easton now remaining.
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GEORGE M. KERNS,
farmer and stock raiser, section 4, postoffice Easton, was born August 31, 1844, in Clinton County, Missouri, and was principally reared as a farmer, and there received his education. During the late war, he dis- played his patriotism by enlisting in the State Militia, serving for eigh- teen months, and took part in several small skirmishes. At the close of the war he again turned his attention to farming. In January, 1870, he settled on the place which he now occupies, and since that time has been a resident of this county. His landed estate consists of 160 acres, where he resides, and 80 acres in DeKalb County, all improved. He has always shown a commendable spirit in forwarding the interests of the county. December 23, 1874, he was married to Miss Keziah Strowd, a native of Indiana, born in 1845. They have had four children : Flor- ence B., David F., Helen and Alice. Mrs. K. is a member of the Pres- byterian Church.
JOHN F. KEYS,
dealer in general merchandise, Easton, was born January 1, 1839, in Har- rison County, Va., and was brought to Platte County, Mo., when quite young, and to this county in 1843. Here he was reared as a farmer, and also engaged in teaching for some time. He commenced the mercan- tile business at Easton, September 14, 1857, and has continued it since. He carries a complete stock of mechandise, and receives a good patron- age. Himself and partner shipped the first bill of goods over this end of the St. Joseph & Hannibal Railroad, from St. Joseph to Easton, in 1858. Mr. K. has filled the position of school director for several terms. Is a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity, and has held all of the dif- ferent offices of the lodge. Was married, in August, 1855, to Mrs. Fan- nie Lewnbeck, daughter of Chester Woodward. She was a native of Clay County, Missouri, and was born in May, 1842. She died in 1878, leaving five children : Claude M., Vallie V., Stella, Herman and Ada. She had two children by her former husband, Clara and Joel. Mr. K. is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
ELIJAH MCCRARY,
retired, Easton, is of Irish descent, and was born in Howard County, Missouri, January 5, 1820. His father came there from North Caro- lina in 1817, and subsequently removed to Johnson County, where Elijah was principally raised. In 1837 he settled in the Platte Purchase, being among the first settlers to come into Andrew County after it was given up by the Indians. In 1844 he moved to Rochester and engaged in farming, and in 1851 came to Marion Township, Buchanan County, pur-
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chasing four hundred acres of land, on a part of which now stands the- town of Easton. This was laid out by him in 1854. He was engaged extensively in merchandising there and at neighboring villages until retiring from an active business life. He has been identified with the interests of Easton from the commencement of the growth of the place. Mr. McCrary was married in 1849 to Miss Nancy J. Martin, a native of Kentucky, born in 1829. They have six children living, L. M., Benja- min, E. D., Nancy J. (now Mrs. J. M. Gibson), Emma (now Mrs. S. D .. Chandler), and Albina. Four are deceased. Mr. McCrary is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which he has held the posi- tion of deacon.
E. DON MCCRARY,
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of the firm of Mccrary Brothers, dealers in general merchandise, Easton, is the third son of Elijah McCrary, and was born May 7, 1856, in this. county, and has been reared here as a farmer. When fifteen years of age he commenced clerking with his father, and when twenty-one years old, and on the Ist of January, 1880, his father turned the business over to the boys. They are doing a thriving business, and also have a store at Agency. E. D. runs the lines at this place, while his brother is at Agency. Our subject was married on the 4th of October, 1874, to Miss. Genomy Smith, of St. Joseph. She was born June 11, 1855, in Virginia. They have two children-Mittie and Don.
GEORGE MARKER,
retired merchant, Easton, was born February 14, 1839, in Buchanan. County, Missouri, and spent his boyhood days on a farm, and here received his education. In the fall of 1857, he went to California, and. engaged in mining and farming, and removed from there to Oregon and engaged in buying and selling stock. Finally located in Washington Territory : thence to Idaho, and returned to this state in 1864, where he- engaged in freighting between St. Joseph and Denver for about one. year. He then purchased a farm, upon which he settled. In 1866, he was married to Miss Rebecca Clark, a native of this county, born March 4, 1847. She died on the 8th of February, 1878, leaving one child,. Lenora B. Four are deceased. He moved to Easton in 1873, and engaged in the mercantile business, continuing therein until the spring of 1881. He owns a residence and a store building in Easton. He was. married again in September, 1880, to Miss Nancy J. Leftwich. She was, born in 1851, and is a member of the Christian Church.
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MARY QUIGLEY,
an early settler of this vicinity, was born March 16, 1831, in County Tipperary, Ireland, and came to the United States in 1851, settling in New York City. There she formed the acquaintance of M. C. Quigley, and they were married before the close of the year. He was a native of County Wakesford, Ireland, and was born in 1819. They came west to Chicago in 1852, remaining for two years, and then moved to Racine, Wisconsin ; thence to Alton, Illinois, and finally to Iowa, where they remained for three years, coming to Missouri, in August, 1859. They resided one year at Cameron, then came to this county. Mr. Q. followed railroading, and while he worked on the section, his wife attended to operating the tank. He was accidentally killed while in the employ of the railroad company, in 1864. Since his death, Mrs. Quigley has kept the position and has raised a family of six children, the eldest of which was only ten years of age at that time. She displays great energy, and the length of time she has held the position (some twenty-two years) is ample proof of the esteem in which she is held by the railroad company. The family consists of Margaret J., Mary F., Elizabeth A., James E., Michael H. and Credelia J. She is a member of the Catholic Church.
W. H. RICHARDSON,
farmer and stock raiser, section 33, postoffice Easton, was born August 4, 1833, in Mason County, Kentucky, and was raised there as a farmer and received an excellent common school education. He came west in 1857, and traveled over this western county until the breaking out of the war in 1861, when he enlisted in the Southern army, and belonged to Lan- dis' Battery of St. Joseph. He took part in the second battle of Corinth, the battle of Iuka Springs, Grand Gulf, Champion's Hill and the siege of Vicksburg, and at the latter was taken prisoner and held until 1865. He then returned to this county and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now owns a fine farm of 151 acres, well improved. Mr. K. has filled the positions of school director and road supervisor several terms. Was married, February 7, 1865, to Miss Lydia R. Reid, a daughter of Walker G. Reid. She was born January 29, 1846, in this county, and was edu- cated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, of St. Joseph, and received her diploma. They have five children: Allen G., Lorena, Leota, Wil- liam I., and Walker. They lost one. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, in which he formerly held the position of elder.
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