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CAPTAIN JOHN N. SMITH,
farmer and stock raiser, section 2, postoffice Garrettsburg, was born June 22, 1827, in Lee County, Virginia, and came west with his parents in the fall of 1838, settling in Buchanan County, Missouri. His father took up a claim, built a cabin, and commenced farming. This claim is now known as the Waller Grove farm. Mr. Smith, during his life-time, did his share towards making the county what it now is. He died Septem- ber 9, 1849. John N. spent his boyhood days on the farm, and received his education in the schools of those days. In 1849, he commenced rais- ing hemp, and thus continued until the war broke out in 1861. In July,
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1861, he joined what was known as the Buchanan Rangers, and was elected second lieutenant. He went South with Bogard's battalion, and took part in the battle of Lexington. Returned home, and remained there until October, 1863, when he joined the home militia on the 21st of November. Was elected captain of Company H, Twenty-first Regi- ment Enrolled Missouri militia, and was put on duty at the Block House, on the Platte River, there remaining until May, 1864, when the company were relieved and sent home. They were again called into service in July, and were disbanded in November, 1864. In the fall of 1865, he took a trip across the plains as "wagon boss," and returned that winter. Since that time he has given his attention to agricultural pursuits. Owns a fine farm of 100 acres, well stocked, and a good vineyard. Filled the position of road overseer for five years and school director three terms, and is noted for always being on the jury. Captain S. was mar- ried October 23, 1851, to Miss Elizabeth Hamner, a native of Indiana, born February 5, 1834. They have had eight children, five of whom are living-James N., William T., Jefferson D., Alexander S. and Charles G.
CAPTAIN JOHN R. SNYDER,
farmer and stock raiser, section 27, postoffice Agency, was born January 2, 1841, in Tremont Township, Buchanan County, and was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on the farm and receiving his preparatory education in the schools of this vicinity. He then attended Pleasant Ridge College, Platte County, for two years. He is an excellent carpenter and erects all his own buildings. During the late war he assisted in organizing the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and was elected captain of Company B, Twenty-fifth Regiment. At this time he was almost a mere boy, but notwithstanding he held the position of captain in three differ- ent organizations. Since the war he has given his attention to farming. The home farm contains 205 acres of well improved land; also owns 300 acres in section 35. He moved to Hiawatha, Kansas, in August, 1878, and remained there three years, for the purpose of educating his child- ren, and also for the benefit of his health. Then returned to this city. He has always taken a great interest in educational matters, and has filled the position of school director for ten years, and has also been road overseer several terms. Was married, September 24, 1863, to Miss Mary E. Ridge. She was born September 24, 1842, in Indiana, but was reared principally in this county. They have three children: Annie E., Jessie W. and James R. Mrs. S. is a member of the Baptist Church.
H. K. SNYDER,
farmer and stock raiser, section 27, postoffice Agency, was born August 7, 1830, and was brought to this state in 1839. They first settled in
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Nodaway County, and came from there to this county in 1840. H. K. has made this his home since, having been engaged in farming. He has assisted in improving several farms in this vicinity, and now owns 415 acres of land, which is well improved, containing a handsome residence. He has never been an office seeker but has always given his attention to his legitimate business. During the late war he espoused the Union cause, and served nine months in the provisional militia and held the position of sergeant. The exposure and bad weather injured his health. Mr. S. has filled the positions of school director and road overseer sev- eral terms. Was married, February 23, 1860, to Miss Martha A. Miller, a native of Kentucky. They have had six children: Oliver M., Mary M., Charles E., Martha A., Emma W. and Eliza E. Himself, wife, and three of the children are members of the Baptist Church.
EDWARD M. TROTTER,
section 21, postoffice Frazer, was born in Guilford County, North Caro- lina, September 9, 1812. His father was a soldier of the war of 1812. He was raised within seven miles of Greensboro, North Carolina, and at the age of nineteen began to learn the trade of carriage making, at Jamestown, in his native county. He was married January 5, 1835, to Miss Nancy Johnson, a native of Randolph County, North Carolina. She was born in 1817. He emigrated to Missouri in 1839, settling first in Caldwell County, whence he moved to Clinton County, and, in 1841, to Buchanan County. He entered eighty acres of land, under the state right, on Platte River, in Tremont Township. He then possessed but slender means. Working hard at farming, he, occasionally, as a matter of accommodation, repaired wagons for his neighbors. He also farmed two years on Casteel Creek. In 1858, he purchased the 200 acre farm on which he now lives. Originally an old line Whig, on the demise of his party, he joined the Republican ranks. On landing in Missouri, his entire cash capital amounted to but fifteen dollars. His subsequent means were acquired by his own personal efforts. Mr. Trotter and wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They have raised five orphan children.
JOHN WALKINSHAW,
farmer and stock raiser, section 2, postoffice Garrettsburg, was born April 20, 1837, in Fifeshire County, Scotland. His parents were natives of that country and came to the United States when John was about four years of age. Landed at New York city and came west and located in Washington, Calhoun County, Missouri. His father became one of the leading men of that county ; represented his district in the Legis-
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lature and held the position of county supervisor some thirteen years. John spent his boyhood days on the farm and there received his educa- tion. He has made farming his occupation through life. He came to Buchanan County in the spring of 1863 and settled on his present farm. In the spring of 1865 he commenced freighting from St. Joseph to Den- ver, which he continued for two years. Then again turned his attention to farming. Mr. W. owns eighty acres of land. He was married March 14, 1881, to Miss Mary Rose, a native of Clinton County, Missouri. She was born June 27, 1846, and now belongs to the Baptist Church.
I. T. WILLIAMS, SR.,
minister of the Gospel, Agency, was born in Franklin County, Missouri, July 9, 1822, and moved to Gasconade County, in 1836. His father dying in the fall of 1837, he lived with his brother in Cooper County for three years. He was married June 13, 1839, to Martha Swearinge, who was born September 10, 1839. They had ten children, seven boys and three girls, George W. S., born April 5, 1840 ; William C. H., born Jan- uary 13, 1842 ; James S. J., born January 25, 1843; John W. H., born October 22, 1845, died September 12, 1852 ; Mary N. E., born September 3, 1848 ; I. T., born June 25, 1850; E. W., born August 25, 1853 ; N. R., born September 6, 1855 ; Martha B., born April 4, 1857, and Sarah F. C., born January 13, 1865. Mr. Williams had two sons in the Confeder- ate and one in the Federal armies. George and William were under Colonel Gates. His son-in-law was also a member of a Confederate company, and was stationed at Fort Leavenworth. Our subject moved to his farm from St. Joseph in 1881. It is on section 27, and contains 125 acres. I. T. Williams, Jr., was born in Platte County, Missouri. He was married February 2, 1875, to Anna Rockwell, a native of Clinton County, born November 16, 1858. They had two children, Christopher, born November 1, 1875, and Anna, born October 21, 1878. Mrs. W. died November 15, 1878. Isaiah, Jr., was examined by the Presbytery, consisting of five regularly ordained ministers of the Baptist denomina- tions, and after a satisfactory examination was set apart to the gospel ministry June 18, 1879.
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R. R. BOONE,
proprietor of flouring mill, section 30, postoffice Agency, was born in Harrison County, Indiana, November 5, 1816, and, in 1819, moved to Meade County, Kentucky, with his parents. In 1837, he removed to Missouri, but his time was divided between Missouri and Kentucky until the spring of 1844. His early educational advantages were limited, but by self application he has acquired a liberal share of scholastic information. In 1844, he was married to Sarah E. France, a native of Kentucky, born August 25, 1825. The result of this marriage was seven children : Frances E., John F., Sarah E., Hiram C., Susan B., Mollie M. and Victoria. The latter died November 12, 1879. During the late war Mr. Boone sustained serious loss ; he took no active part in the events of that period, and while he never refused aid to any sufferer who besought hospitality, he never knowingly harbored a man an enemy to the government. He is now the owner of 490 acres of land, includ- ing a residence and valuable property in Agency, besides his well known mill. Mr. Boone never held any office ; never joined any secret order and in his religious sentiments is very liberal. Bold in the expression ·of his heterodox views, no man stands higher for blunt, unswerving hon- esty of speech and deed than R. R. Boone, the miller.
V. C. COOLEY,
proprietor of Water Flouring Mill, section 33, postoffice Agency. Was born in Mendon, Adams County, Illinois, May 9, 1842, and, in 1846, was taken by his parents to Livingston County, Missouri. They afterwards settled in both Grundy and Mercer Counties, and, in 1860, the subject of this sketch emigrated to Decatur County, Iowa. In 1861, he became a resident of Madison County. After making that his home until 1864, he came to Andrew County, Missouri, and, in 1866, to Platte County, fin- ally reaching Buchanan County in May, 1868. This has since been his .abode, and he is the owner of twenty-three acres of land, upon which is an excellent mill. In 1863, he was married to Miss Annie Danner, a native of Iowa. They have had six children : Hal. Gordon, born July 4, 1864, died July 7, 1880 ; Anna Belle, born July 23, 1873, died August I, 1875 ; Flora A., born July 23, 1876, died November 8, 1880; Varanus
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C., born September 9, 1867; Jacob M., born September 28, 1870 ; and Elizabeth, born January 28, 1878. Mr. Cooley is a member of the I. O. O. F., and is a Granger. In view of the extraordinary low stage' of water, in the summer of 1881, he has been induced to add steam power to his mill, thus enabling him to operate the same uninterruptedly at all seasons.
JOHN B. CORBITT,
farmer, section 17, postoffice Agency, was born January 15, 1839, in West Virginia, and with his parents moved to Iowa in 1852. He remained there fourteen years, engaging in farming and in teaching school. In the fall of 1865 he came to Missouri, and has lived in this State ever since. He has 120 acres of land in Agency Township, sixty acres of which are highly improved. He was married December 1, 1872, to Mrs. Emma Womach. She was born March 27, 1845. They have three children, James R., born March 13, 1874 ; Lenora, born March 12, 1876, and Calla, born June 25, 1878. Mrs. C. has one son by a former marriage, Francis M. Womach, born January 30, 1860. Mr. Corbitt belongs to the I. O. O. F. His wife is a member of the Christian Church.
GEORGE W. DOWELL,
physician and surgeon, Agency, was born in Kentucky, May 27, 1832, and emigrated to Buchanan County, Missouri, October 9, 1854. Resided in Kansas from 1856 to 1861, when he returned to Buchanan County. Was raised on a farm until the age of sixteen, when he commenced clerk- ing, which he continued until he began the study of medicine, under W. W. Board. Was graduated in St. Louis Medical College in the spring of 1859. Prior to completing his course, he attended one course at Yandell School in Kentucky. Was married May 1, 1856, to Miss Eliza- beth C. Gilmore. They have had six children-Mary A., born March 24, 1858, died August 24, 1859; Robert F., born December 10, 1859; Virginia E., born February 15, 1862 ; Adaline, born March 15, 1864 ; Benjamin D., born March 27, 1866; and Dora Bell, born February 27, 1875. Robert F. was graduated at the St. Louis Medical College, in the spring of 1881. Dr. George W. Dowell owns 315 acres of land, and a fine residence in Agency. During the war he lost heavily. He is a Mason, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and has been school director and elder in the church. The Doctor has practiced for twenty-seven years, riding day and night, when called upon, always. attending the poor free of charge.
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LEWIS L. EVANS,
farmer, section 4, postoffice Garrettsburg, was born in Garrett County, Kentucky, May 16, 1845. In 1850, his parents emigrated to Clinton County, Missouri, where he remained until 1880, at which time he removed to Buchanan County. Was married to Miss Rebecca Modrell, October 18, 1877. She was born April 29, 1856, in Missouri. They have two children: Lizzie L., born August 20, 1878, died July 28, 1880; Virgil, born September 15, 1880. Mr. E. owns 119 acres of land in sections 4 and 5, all under fence and in a good state of cultivation. He has been road supervisor for four years.
JAMES J. GILMORE,
farmer, section 30, postoffice Agency, was born April 9, 1818, in Ten- nessee. His parents emigrated to Rush Creek, Clay County, Missouri, when he was an infant, and, in connection with others, were obliged to build a fort for protection against the Indians. James remained there until 1837, when he moved with his parents to Agency Ford, Buchanan County, where his mother died in the spring of 1850, aged fifty-two years. His father died in the fall of 1858, at the age of sixty-five. Mr. Gilmore was married April 10, 1839, to Miss Sophia N. Miller, a native of Kentucky. She was born November 12, 1820. They had eight chil- dren, Mary Jane, Robert M., James A., H. S., Eliza, Jennie, Margaret, and Jefferson D., all married except Jefferson D. Mr. G. owns ninety acres of land under cultivation. His wife and son-in-law, D. A. Yates, were drowned November 11, 1879, in Pigeon Creek. Mr. G. has been school director for several years, and was deputy collector and sheriff of the county. He is a Master Mason, holding membership in Agency Lodge, No. 10, and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in which he is an elder.
C. A. GIVEN,
farmer and market gardener, section 18, postoffice Agency. The subject of this sketch was born in Monroe County, Missouri, January 6, 1846. When a small boy his parents moved to Randolph County, Missouri, and at the age of twenty-one he moved to Buchanan County, where he has resided ever since. He was married to Miss Ellen Blecker in 1868. She was a native of Virginia. They have had three children-one son died in infancy, C. Maud, and Charles. Mr. Given is an enterprising and energetic citizen and a member of the Masonic fraternity. His sympathies have always prompted him to help the needy as far as able.
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GEORGE W. HENLEY,
blacksmith, Agency, was born in Washington County, Tennessee, August 10, 1828. His parents emigrated to Indiana, where his father died in 1850 at the age of sixty-two. Mr. Henley located in Buchanan County in 1839, and has been a blacksmith all through life. Was mar- ried, August 29, 1854, to Lucy Christopher, a native of Kentucky. She was born July 4, 1824. They have had two children: Harriet C., born November 11, 1855, died April 4, 1869, and James W., born June 4, 1869. Mr. Henley was in the Confederate army, in Captain J. Landis' First Missouri Battery, under General Price. He participated in a number of engagements and was badly wounded seven times. Served during the war. In 1858, during the Mormon war, he was in Salt Lake, and all points between there and home, serving as army blacksmith. He owns two lots and a house in Agency, where he has an excellent business.
HAMILTON KING,
blacksmith and wagon maker, Agency, is a native of North Carolina, and was born December 16, 1846. He emigrated to Leavenworth, Kan- sas, October 8, 1867, remaining only two months, when he went to Platte County, Missouri, settling near Weston, six months after which he moved to Arnoldsville, Buchanan County, where he commenced bus- iness, and ran a shop for seven months. In the spring of 1869, he permantly located at Agency, starting a blacksmith, wagon making and general repair shop. This enterprise, which he still conducts, has proved profitable. He married Julia A. Davis, a native of North Carolina, born in 1856. They have been blessed with four children : Willie, born April 6, 1870; Edward, born November 7, 1871 ; Frankie, born March 30, 1874 ; and Mitus, born January 9, 1877. Mr. King owns a residence and two lots, besides his extensive shop, in Agency. He is a Master Mason, and is doing a flourishing business, working, on an average, five hands, as he is the only wagon maker in town.
WESLEY LITTLE,
farmer, section 18, postoffice Agency, was born in Ross County, Ohio, March 3, 1835, and in 1856 moved to Illinois, living there two and one- half years, at the end of which period, he emigrated to Atchison County, Missouri, where he resided until 1862, when he enlisted in the Union army for three years in the Twenty-ninth Missouri regiment in General Blair's brigade under General Sherman. He participated in all the great battles in which his command was engaged and afterwards returned home. He was married June 22, 1871, to Elizabeth Sampson, a native of Ohio, who was born October 15, 1845. They have two
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children-Alonzo R. and Lewis A., twins, born March 30, 1872. Mr. L. has 120 acres of land, all well improved, and under fence. Himself and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
L. M. MCCRARY,
merchant, Agency, was born February 4, 1844, in Andrew County, Mis- souri, and moved to Texas in November, 1878, remaining until January 20, 1880. He there followed cattle raising and herding, at which he prospered. He was married August 30, 1866, to Miss Mary J. Davis. They have had four children, Lettie A., twins, (died in infancy), and Vena A. He has three lots and residence in Agency. Was raised a farmer, but his education was limited. He is a Mason, and in all changes in life has been successful. During the late war was under arrest, parolled and stole his way over to Atchison on a wood-boat. He then left for Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Utah. He is doing busi- ness under the firm name of Mccrary & Yates. They carry a full line of dry goods, notions, hats, caps, clothing, etc., comprising a first-class general store. Their room is twenty-five by ninety feet, and the busi- ness of the concern averages about fifteen thousand per year.
THOMAS J. MEERS,
farmer, section 8, postoffice Agency, was born September 2, 1840, in Buchanan County, and moved to DeKalb County, April 3, 1870. He returned to his former home April 3, 1875. Was married to Matilda Roberts, April 21, 1858. She was born in Missouri, May 15, 1842. They have had thirteen children: Mary F., born March 2, 1860; John J., born April 1, 1861, died March 13, 1870; William T., born December 20, 1862, died September 26, 1864; Isam V., born April 14, 1864, died July 12, 1865; Richard M., born September 28, 1865; Mattie B., born Novem- ber 7, 1867; Leora R., born August 6, 1870; infant son died in infancy; Maggie L., born August 13, 1873; Thomas J., born November 10, 1875, died October 16, 1876; Luella, born September 16, 1877; Robert E., born January 29, 1879; and Matilda E., born January 5, 1881. He has an undi- vided fourth of 100 acres of land, on which his mother is living, He served in the state militia for two years, and for one year was in the Fifty-first Missouri Volunteer Regiment, under Colonel Moore, in the Union army. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., and has been a school director.
ROBERT M. MOORE,
farmer, section 17, postoffice Agency, was born December 5, 1842, in Buchanan County, Missouri. He was married February 17, 1865, to Elizabeth Reynolds, a native of Missouri, born January 5, 1845. They
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have had four children-one son died in infancy : Robert L., born August 22, 1871 ; Hettie E., born July 4, 1874 ; and Melvin M., born August 20, 1877. Mr. M. served six months in the Pawpaw Militia, after which he went out on the plains. He has been engaged in farming principally all his life. He has eighty acres of land, mostly under fence and in a good state of cultivation. There is on this place a fine young orchard. Mr. Moore is a member of the Grange.
BENJAMIN MOORE,
farmer, section 20, postoffice Agency, was born in West Virginia, Octo- ber 19, 1818. At the age of twenty-four, he left his native state, and located in Buchanan County, Missouri, where he has resided ever since. January 12, 1842, he was married to Lucinda C. Gibson. She was born in West Tennessee. They have had six children : Robert M. G., born December 5, 1842 ; Margaret A., born July 26, 1844, died September 14, 1845 ; Martha J., born April 3, 1846 ; Eliza C., born April 4, 1848 ; Wil- liam R., born October 10, 1849, died October 4, 1850 ; and Susan H. V., born September 30, 1858. When he came to Buchanan County there were only two houses in St. Joseph-those of Joseph Robidoux and Fred. Smith. He had to go fourteen miles to a tread mill. He has followed farming all his life. When he landed in Missouri he had nothing but a small horse and eighty dollars in money. By hard work he has accumu- lated 225 acres of land ; has owned more, but has given a portion to his children. Nearly all his land is well improved. He has on his farm a good orchard. He has been justice of the peace four and one-half years, school director and administrator in several instances. He was also postmaster for many years. He is a member of the M. E. Church South. During the war he suffered heavily from the depredations of the soldiers. His sympathies were with the South. Robert M. G. Moore, son of the subject of this sketch, was a member of the militia. After- wards, to avoid the draft, he went out on the plains, and remained there until after the war closed. Mr. Moore has long been known for his lib- erality, never refusing to lend a helping hand to the poor and needy.
COL. JAMES J. REYNOLDS,
farmer, sections 29 and 32, postoffice Agency, was born in Jackson County, Tennessee, September 17, 1813. In 1818 his parents emigrated to Missouri, locating in Clay County. At that time Buchanan County was Indian territory, with Clay as border county. In March, 1838, he moved to Buchanan County, locating near Sparta, where he engaged in farming. He was married to Miss Eliza S. Gibson April 21, 1842. She was born May 21, 1825, in McMinn County, Tennessee. They have had fourteen children, James M., born March 11, 1844; Mary J., born Feb-
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ruary 23, 1846 ; George W., born November 3, 1847, died in 1853 ; Mar- tha A., born November 26, 1849; Louisa E., born November 3, 1851 ; Elizabeth F., born May 14, 1853 ; William L., born December 28, 1854 ; Robert G., born September 15, 1856, died in 1857 ; John B., born June 22, 1858 ; Thomas J., born July 25, 1860, died in 1861 ; Sterling P. born December 13, 1861 ; Lee J., born June 13, 1864, died in 1865 ; Joseph J., born September 5, 1866 ; Stephen D., born July 3, 1869. He owns 364 acres of land, all under fence and well improved, except forty acres. James M. was in the Confederate service under Colonel Gates in Gen- eral Price's army. He and his wife are members of the Christian . Church. He was revenue collector of Buchanan County and Justice of the Peace for four years ; also colonel of the Eighty-seventh Missouri Regiment of Militia long before the war. They lived in Kansas from 1856 to 1860 ; he was a member of the constitutional convention and has been school director. Mr. R. is a well preserved old gentleman who, by his untiring industry, has prospered in life and been one of the most successful farmers of Buchanan County. His very countenance and that of his wife bespeak happiness, contentment and plenty.
J. M. SMEDLEY,
farmer, section 18, postoffice Agency, was born October 18, 1838, in Alabama. His parents emigrated to St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1850 and lived there a few months, when they went to Arkansas, and Mississippi, South Missouri, and thence to St. Joseph, residing there two years. They then emigrated to Texas, but again returned to Missouri. When a young man Mr. Smedley was a carpenter. He was married to Miss Lucinda Lynch, March 12, 1863. She was born in February, 1840, in Kentucky. They have had nine children : Ira W., born December 13, 1863 ; Ruth, born June 4, 1866, died June 13, 1866 ; Nora and Mabel, born May 1, 1871, died in about nine months ; Oscar, born May 1, 1873 ; Charles, born June 21, 1875 ; Minnie, born January 21, 1877-infant, died in infancy ; Bessie, born February 3, 1880 ; and Ruth, born July 10, 1868. Mr. Smedley has endured many hardships, and sustained some loss by the late war. He enlisted in the Fifth Missouri Regiment under Colonel Cornell, in General Stein's command, and was in the ser- vice eight months, participating in several engagements ; was taken prisoner and kept as such at St. Louis about three months. Was then sworn and turned loose under bond and permitted to return home. He went to Montana and returned with Colonel James Bridger in 1865, after which he freighted for Willis & Claggett one season. Mr. Smedley was in Mexico during 1862, and walked home. He is a member of the Christian Church. Has 100 acres of land, all under fence and under good state of cultivation.
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