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which capacity he served four years; also on the school board for several years. They have four children, one son who was a prominent young minister in the M. E. church, of the St. Louis conference. He died in 1876. The following are the names of the living : Sallie M., Julia C. and Laura V., all of whom are married; Sallie to Mr. Kiblinger, Julia to P. C. Link, of Knobnoster and Laura to a Mr. Zemmerman. Mr. and Mrs. Lutz and their daughters are all accepted members of the M. E. church, in which denomination they are zealous workers.
T. H. MADDOX,
architect and builder, P. O., Knobnoster, Missouri, was born in Kentucky, April 24, 1833. His father died when he was quite young. He came to Illinois when about sixteen years of age, where he remained until 1860, when he came to Missouri, and worked at his trade. In May, 1866, he moved to Knobnoster, where he has followed his trade ever since. He devotes much of his time to architecture and drawing, having drafted nearly all the fine buildings in the town and adjoining country. He was married in 1856 to Miss Elizabeth A. Cooter, Lewis county, Missouri, daughter of a prominent merchant. By this union they have one son, James M., who is now in partnership with his father.
JAMES T. MAHIN,
section 24, P. O., Knobnoster, Missouri, was born in Jessamine county, Kentucky, November 16, 1830. His father was a native of Kentucky, and was a farmer by occupation. He came to Missouri in 1862, and set- tled in Johnson county, near Knobnoster, where he lived until his death, which occurred on May 23d, 1873. His mother, Sarah A., daughter of Wm. Scott, is also a native of Kentucky, and is still living on the old homestead. James T. was raised and educated in his native county, and at the age of seventeen he became an apprentice to the carpenters' trade, which he followed until 1855, when he came to Missouri, and worked at his trade several years, after which he came to Knobnoster. He pur- chased a tract of land lying southeast of Knobnoster, consisting of one hun- dred acres, eighty in prairie and twenty in timber, with a good substan- tial residence and a good orchard on each place. Mr. Mahin was first married in 1855 to Miss Jane Mahin, of his native county, who died in Johnson county, in 1879, leaving three children: E. T., Sallie B. and George. W. He was again married on November 9th, 1880, to Miss Jennie Christy, of Knobnoster, daughter of Wm. Christy. At the death of her father, who was postmaster at that time, she assumed the duties of the office, and was soon afterward appointed postmistress by President Hayes, which position she held for nearly four years. Mrs. M. is a mem- ber of the Cumberland, and Mr. M. of the Old School Presbyterian church.
BJ. Dunkley
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CHARLES MAUPIN,
was born in Albemarle county, Virginia, May 4, 1846. His father, Will- iam A., was a native of the same state and county, and a very prominent physician, as were also his two brothers, Socrates and Addison. His grand- father and great-grandfather were also natives of the same state. His great-great-grandfather was of English birth. His father died in May, 1848, when Charles was only two years of age. He commenced a college education, but at the outbreak of the war, although but fifteen years of age went out in the 10th Virginia cavalry. Was in the commands of Gen. Rob- ert Preston and Gen. William Henry Lee. Was in the battle of the Wil- derness, and was taken as a prisoner to Fortress Monroe, in June, 1864. At the close of the war he returned to his home, and taught school for a few months. Came to Johnson county Mo., in 1867. Was married in June, 1867, to Miss Ramsey, granddaughter of John Mayes, Esq. She was born in this county, and raised in Virginia. By this union they have five children: William Lucian, Lilly Chapman, Socrates, Albert Addison, and George Harvey. Mr. Maupin is one of the board of education of his township, and a man well fitted for any of the positions to which he may be called upon to fill. He is a liberal, large-hearted, whole-souled fellow, and does not fail to gain your confidence and esteem by his manly and gentlemanly social qualities, and as a citizen and neighbor ranks with the best in Johnson county. Himself and wife are members of the Mis- sionary Baptist church. His present farm contains 235 acres, a large part under cultivation, with good, substantial improvements. Is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
JUDGE JOHN B. MAYES.
One who stands prominent among the old settlers of Washington town- ship may be mentioned Mr. Mayes. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Green county, December, 1821. He moved to Missouri with his father, John Mayes, who was originally a Pennsylvanian by birth, but was principally raised in Virginia, and moved to Kentucky in a very early day, where he remained several years. In 1834 he emigrated to Missouri, stop- ping in Lafayette county one winter, and in March, 1835, moved to John- son county, and settled on Bone Creek, where he engaged in farming and raising stock, and where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred in March, 1881, having attained the advanced age of ninety years. John B.'s mother was a native of Virginia, and lived in her native state until grown to womanhood. Her maiden name was Nancy H. Berry. She died in this county in 1878. John B. spent his boyhood days on a farm. Received his early education in the pay schools of Kentucky, at which he
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spent about eleven years. Coming to this county with his parents he engaged work in the woolen mills of Warrensburg, where he spent some eight years. In 1844 he married Miss Martha A., daughter of William T. Gillum, Esq. He then engaged in farming, which he has successfully followed until a few years since, when he has been engaged in the mercan- tile business. In 1850 he was elected to the office of justice of the peace, which office he held continually until 1861, when the civil war broke out, which virtually did away with the office. During the war Mr. Mayes lost everything except his lands. In 1872 he was elected supervisor of his township, and at that time, under the old law, was ex-officio county judge. Under the new law, was appointed, first by Governor Phelps, and the second time by Governor Crittenden, which office he holds at present. He is the father of eight children, four boys and four girls, named as fol- lows: W. J., Lou, (who married Mr. J. Kelly), John S., Katie T., (now Mrs. Hannah), Cluey G., Jefferson D., Annie E. and Mintia H. Mr. Mayes, for the past twelve years, has been engaged in the general mer- chandising business, his present store being in the town of Montserrat. This affords him employment for both his hands and his mind. His large landed estate has been divided up among his children, but he has kept 295 acres for himself, well improved, with a good, substantial residence, situ- ated on a most beautiful site, very high and commanding to the view. Mr. and Mrs. Mayes are both prominent members in the Cumberland Presby- terian church, and so are all the children.
WILLIAM J. MAYES,
P. O. Montserrat, a leading stock dealer and farmer of Washington town- ship. He was born in this county May 7, 1847. His father, Judge J. B. Mayes, has long been one of the prominent citizens of the county, whose biographical sketch appears elsewhere. Also, under the head of pioneer settlers will be found a brief notice of his grandfather, John Mayes. (See pp. 240, 490). November 12, 1872, he married Miss Josie Lea, daughter of Dr. J. L. Lea, a prominent physician of the township. She was born September 1, 1851. They have four children: Eula G., was born Aug. 27, 1873; Finis E., was born April 12, 1876; [Roy B., was born March 16, 1879; at this date the youngest child is not named. He has a large, commodious residence, beautifully located, surrounded by elegant out- buildings, and one of the finest orchards in the neighborhood. He is among the most successful stock feeders of the township. He has, at present, 200 acres of land in wheat. In politics he is a staunch Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. Mayes are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
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JAMES McKEEHAN,
farmer, P. O. Knobnoster, Missouri, was born in Green county, East Tennessee, December 7, 1820. His father was born in the same county, and was a farmer by occupation. He came to Missouri in 1835 and spent one year on Black Water. He then came to Johnson county, and settled on a farm near where the Knobnoster cemetery now stands, where he remained until 1862, when he moved to Franklin county. He remained there until 1865, when he again moved to Johnson county, with his son James. He died in the fall of the same year. James was married in 1853 to Miss Mary Gilmore, daughter of John Gilmore, Esq. Soon after his marriage he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and stock raising, particu- larly mules. He entered a portion of government land, now known as the Churchill property, where he resided until 1859, during which year he moved on to his present farm, 12 miles north-west of Knobnoster, where he has lived ever since. He has four children, all boys: John G., Jehu, James C., and Frank. Mr. McKeehan served four years as con- stable of his township, and was school director for several years and holds the position now (1881)." He and his wife are both members of the Cum- berland Presbyterian church.
L. C. MILLER,
physician, was born in Callaway county, Missouri, October 29, 1836. His father, Abraham Miller, who was a native of Kentucky, had emigrated to Missouri in 1818 and settled in Callaway county in 1819, and by occupa- tion was an agriculturist, and continued to reside in the above named county until his death in 1862. The doctor's mother was also a native of Kentucky. Born and raised in Bourbon county, and was the daughter of Capt. Rule, he being a Captain under Col. Thompkis, commanding in the war of 1812. She died in the year 1848. The doctor spent his youth on a farm, and his first lessons were taken in the common school and afterward he attended the high school at Independence, Jackson county; Mo. After quitting this school he went to California, where he remained five years. Returning, he then entered the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and graduating in 1857. Returning to his native state he located in Shelby county and at once entered upon his practice and in a short time he was in the enjoyment of a lucrative practice, it extending into Jackson and Cass counties. In 1876 he came to Knobnoster and resumed his practice. The doctor has been twice married, first to Miss Shanks, niece of Col. Shanks. She died in 1860, leaving one child, Wil- liam E. For his second wife he married a Miss Nesbit, daughter of John Nesbit of Shelby county, and in 1881 she died, leaving two children : Min- nie B. and John W.
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JOHN M. RAGNER,
farmer, is a native of Germany and was born in 1835. When five years of age he came to the United States with his parents, landing in New York, and immediately came on west to Missouri, locating in Boonville, Cooper county, where they remained one year, and then came to Johnson county in 1841, and settled on Clear Fork, where they remained about three years, and then moved to a place ten miles south west of Knobnoster. Mr. Ragner was married in 1858 to Miss Dorothy Endrich, a native of Germany. She came to America when 12 years of age. Soon after his marriage he settled on his present farm, containing 80 acres. He owns in all 455 acres, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is quite an extensive cattle and hog raiser, feeding most all of his stock ready for market before selling. His family consists of four children: George M., Louisa A., Helen C., and William Henry: He resides in a good sub- stantial brick residence.
ALFONZO RAY,
farmer, postoffice, Knobnoster, Missouri. Was born in Johnson county, February 4, 1841. His early education was obtained in subscription schools. About the only text book was the spelling book. His father was a native of Kentucky, and died when Alfonzo was quite young. Alfonzo, being early deprived of a father's care, continued to live with his mother until he attained his majority. His mother was a native of Vir- ginia, and has had nine children, four of whom are now living: George W., Martha A., Victoria and Alfonzo. Mr. Ray has been a farmer all his life. His mother is now residing with her son-in-law, Mr. Shepherd, of St. Clair county, Missouri, where she has lived for three years. Mr. Ray has a farm of 240 acres, most of which is in cultivation. He also deals in cattle and hogs. His grandfather, Jas. S. Ray, was born in Ken- tucky, and was one of the first settlers of that state.
JOHN ROSENBROUGH,
deceased, was born in Kentucky, in 1807, where he lived until about six- teen years of age, when he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at the stone mason's trade. He afterward went to Rock Island, and from there to Indiana, where he remained for some time. In 1852 he was mar- ried to Miss Elvira Kibbel, daughter of Millard Kibbel, Esq. Mr. Ros- enbrough, after his marriage, remained in Indiana until 1869, when he moved his family to Missouri, and settled on the farm now owned by J. Applegate. In 1870 his team of horses ran away with him, injuring him so severely that he only partially recovered, and died August 4, of the next year, in Saline county, Missouri. His widow is still living in Wash-
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ington township, and takes care of her family of five children: James N., C. Elmer, Wm. C., Frank L. and Jessie. Mrs. R. is an acceptable mem- ber of the M. E. church.
JOHN H. SPARR,
postoffice, Knobnoster, Missouri. Was born in Switzerland, Novem- ber, 1806, and came to the United States when about thirteen years of age. He received the greater part of his education in his native country . After coming to this country he was engaged in the United States bank- ing business, and was afterward engaged in a bank in Alton, Illinois. In 1823 he determined on going to St. Louis. . In 1840 he commenced in the hotel business, which he followed for thirty-five years, during which time he kept some of the best hotels in St. Louis, among which were the Lindel, Planters', the Virginia, and others. In the burning of the Lindel Mr. Sparr lost very heavily, previous to which time he had been very successful as a landlord. He then became proprietor of the. Planters' House, in which he was again very successful. He retired from the hotel business in 1875, and moved to Knobnoster, where he purchased property, and is living somewhat retired. He has raised eight children, all of whom are doing well. He was married to his first wife in 1837. She was a native of Maine, and died in 1854. He was again married in 1856, to Miss Dodds, daughter of Col. Dodds, of Ohio. He has four children by this union.
JOHN A. SHOEMAKER,
postoffice, Knobnoster. Is a native of Ohio, born in Ottawa county, September 8, 1850. He lived in his native county until about fifteen years of age, when he moved with his parents to Missouri, and settled in Johnson county near Knobnoster. In 1877 he commenced business for himself by engaging in farming, and during the same year was married to Miss Bettie Shepherd, daughter of John Shepherd, Esq. Mr. Shoe- maker, although a young man, is much noted for his enterprise as a stock breeder, having imported into Johnson county some of the finest and most thoroughbred Norman horses ever brought to this part of the state, and in point of thoroughbred Durham cattle he has no parallel. Mr. Shoe- maker is a man who delights in good stock, and is contributing his full share in this direction. Aside from his stock he manages to raise [annu- ally from 700 to 1,000 bushels of wheat. Mr. Shoemaker is'a quiet, unas- suming man, and much esteemed by all who know him.
JACOB SHOEMAKER,
farmer, postoffice, Knobnoster. Was born in Franklin county, Ohio, December 4, 1824. He went with his parents to Seneca [county, where
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he was raised and educated. At the age of twenty-one he commenced farming for himself. In 1847 he was married to Miss Rosanna Puffen- berger. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, was a farmer, and died in Seneca county, Ohio, in 1835. His mother was also a native of Penn- sylvania, and died in 1854. Jacob remained in Ohio until 1864, when he entered the union army, joining company A, 177th Ohio infantry. After the war he returned home and went to farming. In the spring of 1866 "he came to Missouri and settled near Knobnoster, where he remained one year, and then moved on his present farm, which contains 920 acres, all in cultivation. In 1871 he erected a fine, substantial brick residence, one of the finest farm residences in Johnson county. He has six children, two boys and four girls: John A., Mary C., Becca E., Susan A., Wm. S., Sarah F. Mr. S. is a Mason, having joined the fraternity in Ohio.
MARTIN SHUMATE,
P. O. Warrensburg. Born on the virgin soil of Johnson county, April, 1844. He was raised on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. In 1867, was married to Miss Salina Thomas, daughter of Diggs Thomas, a native of Tennessee. They have five children: Hulitt, Frank, David C., Emma A., and Katie M. Mr. S. devotes considerable attention to the raising of stock, he also grows wheat and other grains. He has a farm of 400 acres, 300 of which is well improved. A large portion of his farm is underlaid with a coal vein of superior quality, of from twelve to thirty inches in thickness. His moral qualities are of high character, and his energies never fail,
SIMON W. SOUTHER,
(deceased.) Was born in Boone county, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, April 27, 1814. His father was born in Virginia, in 1776, and emigrated to Kentucky, at an early day. He served in the war of 1812. Simon W. was a merchant, trading in various kinds of goods, which he run down the river on flat boats. He came to Missouri in 1855, and settled on his present farin, containing 510 acres. In the following year he was married to Miss M. Thornton, daughter of George Thornton, who was one of the early settlers of Johnson county. Mr. S. was engaged in farming and stock-raising, dealing largely in young cattle. He was once elected mag- istrate. He continued to reside on the old homestead until his death, which occured in February, 1874. He was an acceptable member of the Christian church, at his death. His widow is still living and has five children; Geo. W., Fannie E., Thomas S., Annie M., and Theodosia M. Mrs. S., George and Annie are members of the Christian church.
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ALEXANDER SPEIR.
Among the worthy and enterprising men of Montserrat, who left their native country and adopted this, may be mentioned Mr. Speir. He was born in Scotland, February 8, 1821. He continued to reside in his native country until he attained his majority. His father dying when Alexander was quite young, he was early in life thrown upon his own resources. He came to the United States in 1854, embarking on the Middlesex, a sailing vessel. Arriving at New York, he immediately went to Ohio, and stopped at a place named Chopaway, where he remained fifteen months. He then went to Maston, O., and was there one year. From that place he went to Illinois. He came to Missouri, in 1868, and located at Montser- rat, and engaged in coal mining, in which business he has had large exper- ience. Although commencing in very meagre circumstances, he has, by industry and energy, succeeded well, and is now a member of the South Western Coal Association of Montserrat, and is an honorable gentleman. Mr. Speir married in Scotland, in 1850, Miss Lizzie McFarland. They have no children.
JAMES H. STEVENS,
farmer and stock-raiser, P. O. Knobnoster, Mo. Was born in Cole county, Mo., February 5, 1834. His father, Absalom Stevens, was born in east Tennessee, in 1811, and came to Missouri with his parents, when five years of age. He was married in 1833, to Miss Elizabeth Hamil, daugh- ter of Tarleton Hamil. He is a farmer and stock-raiser, and came to Johnson county, in 1863, and settled on his present farm, containing 140 acres, well improved, and well adapted to growing all kinds of grain. He has had five children: James H., Rachel, David, John T., Alexander, and Job. He and his wife are both members of the Christian church. James H. Stevens, the subject of this sketch, was married in 1860, to Miss Nancy Renfrow. Previous to his marriage he went to Iowa, where he spent three years, during which time he was farming, except one year, in which he took a trip to Pike's Peak, Colorado. On his return to Mis- souri, he went to Monitor, where he remained until 1861, when he came to Johnson county, and settled near Knobnoster. In 1876, he moved on to his present farm of 200 acres, of well improved land, where he devotes his time to growing wheat and corn, and raising stock. He has served ten years as school director. He has four children living; H. F., E. R., Mary F., and Cora Ella. Mr. Stevens is a member of the Grange, and a Republican in politics. He is a good neighbor, well respected, and widely known.
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WILLIAM SUTTON,
farmer. P. O. Warrensburg. Born in Kentucky, November, 1812; son of Alexander, also a native of, Kentucky. William came to Missouri in 1856 and settled on a farm in this vicinity. He married Miss Amanda Bosley, in 1845, and their family consists of six children : Frances M., America A., John W., James A., Haydon J. and Sarah E. He owns a good farm of 247 acres of well improved land and a good orchard.
ELIAS SWOPE,
farmer; P. O. Knobnoster, Missouri; was born in Seneca county, Ohio, October 10, 1833. Hir father was a native of the same state, where he still lives. His mother was also a native of Ohio, and died in 1874. Elias spent his youth on a farm, and was educated in the common schools. He remained with his parents until twenty-one years of age, when he commenced business for himself by engaging in farming. In 1855 he was married to Miss Lyda Fiandt, daughter of Martin Fiandt, Esq. Mr. Swope resided in Ohio until 1878, when he came to Missouri, and settled in Washington township, sec. 12., where he purchased his present farm of 340 acres, all in cultivation, except thirty acres of timber. He is one of the largest and most successful wheat grower in his township. He owns a fine orchard and a good substantial residence. His family is composed of six children, three boys and three girls. Mr. and Mrs. Swope are mem- bers of the Evangelical society.
BENTON P. TAYLOR,
farmer and stock-dealer; P. O., Knobnoster. Was born in Pettis county, Missouri, December 6, 1833. His father, B. P. Taylor, was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in 1795, and emigrated to Kentucky at an early day. From there he moved to Illinois and thence to Missouri, in 1822, and settled first in St. Francois county, then in St Louis county, and from there he moved to Cooper county, thence to Pettis county, about 1828, and settled on a farm on which he resided until his death, which occurred in March, 1854. He was a farmer and miller, and his favorite amusements were chasing and hunting the deer. Benton's mother was born in Pennsylvania, in 1799, and is still living in Pettis county. Benton P. commenced business for himself in 1853, as a farmer and miller, and followed this for about twenty years, after which he engaged in the mer- cantile business, which he followed about ten years. He then engaged in the grain and stock business, which he follows at present, dealing in cat- tle, hogs and sheep. He was married in Pettis county in 1854, to Miss Martha M. Vanbibber, great-grand-danghter of Daniel Boone. By this union they have five children : George S., Annie M., Mary, Maggie, and
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the baby. Mr. Taylor has held the office of assessor and collector for several terms. In politics he is a democrat.
J. H. WARREN,
physician and surgeon. Prominent among the old settlers is Dr. Warren. He was born in Lee county, Virginia, December 27, 1818. His father, Martin Warren, was a native of Kentucky, and was a farmer by occupa- tion. His mother's maiden name was Nancy Hubbard; she was born in the state of Virginia, and was married in her native state. Dr. Warren's parents emigrated to Missouri in 1819, and stopped at a place then called Boone's Lick, now in Howard county; from there they moved to Lafayette county, this state, and thence to Johnson county, in 1832, locating on Clear Fork, where he settled and improved a farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits and the raising of stock, and where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred in 1840. The Dr.'s mother died in Lafayette county, Missouri, in 1833. J. H., the subject of this notice, spent his youth on a farm, and early in life acquired the habits of industry; was edu- cated at the common schools, after which he commenced his career as a teacher, following this three years; then began the study of medicine with Dr. Wm. Calhoun, a most eminent and worthy physician, now living in Warrensburg. He took his first course in the St. Louis medical college, after which he commenced the practice, and was very successful for sev- eral years, when he returned to the same college taking his second course of lectures, graduating in the spring of 1848, and immediately resumed his practice in Cass county, and continued until 1861, when he entered the Union army as surgeon of the 5th Missouri State militia and served until 1863, when he was mustered out, and soon after located at Knobnoster, and at once engaged in his practice, and where he has been a resident ever since, not only enjoying the confidence of his patrons, but a lucrative business. The Dr.'s grandfather, Martin W., was one of the first settlers of Warrensburg, and was well known by the pioneers of that locality. In 1840 the Dr. was married to Miss Sarah Warren, daughter of John Warren, of Lafayette county. She died in Johnson county, July 4, 1866. He was again married in October, 1868, to Miss Sue Young, who was the daughter of James Young, Esq. The Dr. has never raised any child- ren of his own. The Dr. and his estimable lady are both acceptable mem- bers of the Christian church. His residence is of a very substantial . character, and is provided with many comforts. He is a kind and unas- suming man, is a good neighbor, and highly respected.
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