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JOHN S. GRAVES,
the son of Liven Graves, who is a native of Kentucky, and living at the present time in Mercer county. The subject of this sketch was born the 30th day of September, 1830, in Mercer county, Kentucky. When he was about twelve years old, he was taken with his mother's family to Hendrick county, Indiana, where he remained until the fall of 1855. Mr. Graves' advantages for an educa- tion were limited, he attending the common subscription schools only a few months in the year. April 30, 1854, he was married to Miss Jane A. Bailey; with his wife he moved to Missouri, in the fall of 1855, settling in
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the south-western part of Johnson county, upon what is known as Bear Creek. From this union there were eight children; [only one, Miss Ettie M., is now living. At the breaking out of the late rebellion, Mr. G.'s sympathies were with the South, and he enlisted in her cause, joining the 16th Missouri infantry. He was at the battle of Prairie Grove and Helena; at Helena, which was fought July 5, 1863, he was wounded and made prisoner, but was paroled upon the field, and was exchanged in the fall of that year. Afterwards, in the battles of Pleasant Hill, Louis- ana, and Saline. At the close of the war he returned to his home in Johnson, and engaged in his occupation, of carpenter and builder; he fol- lowed his trade for about three years. Since that time he has been engaged in agriculture and stock raising. Mr. Graves has a very fine farm of 350 acres, well improved. He is a quiet, unostentatious man, held in high esteem by his neigbors, as an industrious, upright citizen. He has been a member of the Christian denomination for many years, and is a deacon in that church.
WILLIAM HILL
is the son of Thomas Hill, a native of Herefordshire, England. The sub- ject of this sketch, is the youngest child in a family of ten, and was born at Ross, in the county of Hereford, England, March 4, 1819. He was educated in Walter Scott Charity School, England. February 19, 1852, Mr. Hill sailed for the United States, landing in New York about the 1st day of April, 1852, being about forty days in making the voyage. From New York, he went to Fleming county, Kentucky, where he remained for more than two years. Then in October, 1855, he moved with his family to Missouri, settling in Johnson county, where he has since resided. When the war of the rebellion came on, Mr. Hill's sympathies were with the Union, and he espoused her cause by enlisting, April, 1862, in the 7th M. S. M., serving for about eighteen months. Mr. Hill was married November 15, 1840, to Miss Ellen Clark, and from this union there were ten children, only five of whom are now living: Emma M., Fannie, Alice J., Mary M. and Henry H. During Mr. Hill's residence in Missouri, he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is a man of intelligence, unostentatious in his appearance, seeking the happiness of those around him, rather than his own personal aggrandizement. He has always been held by his neighbors as an honorable, Christian gentleman. Mr. Hill has for many years been a member, and deacon in the Brethren, or as it is called; Dunkard church. Mr. Hill has a fine farm of 180 acres, under a good state of cultivation, and well improved. He also has a stock farm of 180 acres, in Cedar county, Missouri.
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D. W. HOLDER,
P. O. Holden, is the son of James Holder, who is a native of Harrison county, West Virginia. The subject of this sketch was born in Scott county, Illinois, October 27, 1847, and is the fifth child in a family of eleven. He received a good practical education from the common schools of his native state, and when about twenty years of age he was taken with his father's family to Scotland county, Missouri, where he remained about one year; he then returned to Illinois, where he remained until the fall of 1875, when he again, with his father's family, returned to Missouri, set- tling in the southwestern part of Johnson county, where he has since remained. Dave, as he is familiarly called by his friends, is a young man of more than ordinary energy and perseverance, strictly honorable in his dealings, having acquired for himself a business reputation scarcely attained by others of his age. Kind to his family and those with whom he is associated, courteous and pleasant with those he comes in contact, he finds friends among all classes. Mr. Holder, with his brother, Martin V., owns one of the best farms in Johnson county, consisting of 480 acres. To the credit of these young men, it can be truthfully said that this beau- tiful farm is the product of their own industry and economy. The farm is situated upon the beautiful, rolling prairie, about five miles south of Holden, and is under a high state of cultivation.
R. L. JACKSON.
Among the prominent citizens of Rose Hill township, we find none more worthy of mention than R. L. Jackson, the subject of this sketch. He is the son of F. R. Jackson, a native of Virginia, who, when quite young was taken with his father's family to settle in Kentucky; thence, he moved to Ray county, Missouri, where he settled in the year 1832. R. L. Jackson was born December 5, 1833, in Ray county, Missouri. He, with his father's family, moved to Johnson county, Missouri, in the spring of 1835, settling in the southwestern part of the county, upon what is now called Bear creek. February 11, 1869, he married Miss Susan Hughs, and from this union there are five children: Sallie E., Walter S., Annie M., Pearl, and Dick. All of whom are living. Mr. Jackson has been engaged extensively for many years in agriculture and stock-raising, excepting the years from 1859 to 1864, when he was in California, engaged exclusively in the stock business. Mr. Jackson has a farm of 520 acres, well improved. This farm is one of the most beautiful in this section of the country, situated upon the rolling prairie, about six miles south of the city of Holden. Mr. J. has built a handsome residence, and has spared no pains in beautifying his grounds, with shade and other adornments. He has lately built a large commodious barn and other out-buildings.
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JOHN LINCH.
Among the representative young men of Rose Hill township, we find none more worthy of mention than John Linch. His father was Micheal Linch, a native of Ireland. The subject of this sketch was born in Ireland, November 17, 1850, and is the oldest child in a family of six. The father of young Linch emigrated with his family to the United States when the boy was but three years old; they settled in Fayette county, Ohio. Mr. Linch received an English education at the district schools of Fayette county. In the spring of 1868 he moved to Missouri, settling in the south- western part of Johnson county. They had lived here but a short time when the father died, leaving young Linch to take charge of the business, and provide for the family. In business matters he has shown himself to be honorable and competent, worthy the confidence of his family, and the esteem of all who know him. By industry and economy the heirs have provided for themselves a beautiful home of 240 acres, of as productive and fine land as there is in Johnson county.
L. W. PEMBERTON,
P. O. Rose Hill. The subject of the following sketch was born in Albe- marle county, Virginia, December 2, 1819. Moved to Missouri, with his father's family, in the fall of the year 1832, and settled near Marshall, Saline county. With his father's family, he moved to Johnson county in the spring of 1840, and settled near the present site of Rose Hill. Mr. Pemberton was married in the fall of 1849, to Mrs. R. M. Davis. From this union there were two children. Mrs. P. died in the spring of 1864. He was again married, August, 1868, to Miss Revina Lankford, of Saline county, Missouri. By this union there was one child. His sympathies were with the south, and he went into the army as quartermaster, under Warner Lewis. He was in the battle of Little Rock, Arkansas, and his brigade, numbering not more than 700 men, fought Smith's army corps, for one whole day. He was with his regiment when Steele was led into Camden; participating in a number of other engagements. After peace was declared, Mr. Pemberton returned to this county, and engaged in agricutural pursuits and stock-raising. He owns a beautiful farm of 855 acres, well improved, and under a high state of cultivation. Mr. P. has been very successful in business matters, and is esteemed by his neighbors, as being an honorable, upright gentleman.
CYRUS PLOWMAN,
P. O. Holden, is the son of David Plowman, who was a native of Penn- sylvania. John P. Plowman, an uncle, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. The subject of this sketch is of German and French descent, and
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was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, October 13, 1814. His edu- cation was received from the common subscription schools of that day. In the fall of 1837 he moved to Vermillion county, Illinois, where he remained a few months. In the spring of 1838 he moved to Johnson county, Mis . souri; here he remained until the fall of 1840; then he returned to Illinois, where he remained until the fall of 1857; then moved again to Miss- ouri, and settled in the southwestern part of this county, in the township of Rose Hill. July, 1845, he was married to Miss Mary Chance, and from this union there were ten children, five of whom are now living: George W., John E., Mary A., Amanda E. and Dora B. When the war came on, Mr. P. was a strong advocate in favor of the Union. Mrs. Plowman dying he was again married in November, 1872, to Miss Julia Ferry. From this union they have one child, Amia J. Mr. Plowman is a man of great energy and industry, and in public affairs he has taken an active part. He is a warm advocate of the present school system, and would advance the grade to a more perfect standard. Mr. Plowman owns a good farm of 320 acres, under a good state of cultivation.
D. C. QUICK,
P. O. Holden, was born in Holmes county, Ohio, June 24, 1819. His father, Benjamin Quick, was among the first settlers of that county, being a native of Pennsylvania. The subject of this short sketch was educated in the common schools of that day, and remained on his father's farm till he became of age. When he attained his majority he went to Kentucky, and hired out to his uncle to work in a mill. He lost his earnings of $900 by the bankrupt law of that state. He soon returned to Ohio, from whence, in 1844, he removed to Johnson county, Missouri, where he entered 160 acres of government land, built a log cabin and commenced farming. He was married in the year 1843. During the war he entered the United States service, but lost nearly everything except the bare land. He now owns about 2,000 acres of land, nearly all of which is enclosed, including a large deer park, and excellent, arable and highly productive soil. He has raised, in a single year, as high as 3,000 bushels of wheat. Mr. Quick is a wealthy, respected and influential man.
MAURICE QUICK,
the son af Cornelius Quick, a native of Ohio. The subject of this sketch was born in Cass county, Missouri, February 7, 1857, and is the third in a family of eight children. He received an education from the district schools of his county. In the spring of 1881, he moved to Johnson county, Mis- souri, settling on what is known as Big Creek. Mr. Quick is a young man of more than ordinary business ability, being strictly honorable in his deal- ings, and courteous to all, he has made many friends wherever he is known.
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He owns a beautiful farm of eight hundred acres, rich in soil and well improved. Mr. Quick farms extensively, having on his farm this season about 250 acres of wheat, 200 acres of corn, and other small grain in pro- portion. Is also engaged, to some extent, in the live stock business. Although a young man he enjoys the reputation of being one of Johnson county's substantial business men.
JOHN L. SHOUP,
farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Holden, was born in the state of Indiana, Noble county, September 18, 1834. He remained in his native county till his majority, during a portion of which time he attended the common school. His father was a native of Ohio. The subject of our sketch came to Missouri in 1868, settling in Rose Hill township, nearHolden. Here he has a farm of over 600 acres, all of which is under good cultivation. He was married in Noble county, Indiana, in the fall of 1864. The names of the children are: Benjamin F., Richard R., Mary F. and the youngest. Mr. Shoup is a man of ability and integrity of character.
H. A. STITT,
is a native of Ohio, and was born August 28, 1839, in Fayette county. His father, James Stitt., also a native of Ohio, still lives in Fayette county. Young Stitt was educated in the high school at Bloomingburg, Ohio. In the summer of 1861, when but twenty years of age, he enlisted in the twenti- eth Ohio volunteer infantry, serving for a time as private, then as quarter- master-sergeant. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson and Pittsburg Landing. He was engaged in the service for about five years. After his term of service he settled at Nashville, where he lived about two years. In the spring of 186- he moved to Missouri, settling at Warrens- burg, where he was engaged in the dry goods business for about six years. Then he moved to his farm in Rose Hill township, where he has ever since resided. Mr. Stitt was married July, 1866, to Miss Emma Evans, a native of Ohio. From this union there were four children, three of whom are yet living: Alice M., Edwin J. and Bessie. Since moving to Rose Hill town- ship, Mr. Stitt has been engaged in farming during the summer, and teach- ing in the winter. Mr. S. enjoys the reputation of being one of the best teachers in western Missouri. He has a beautiful little farm of 100 acres, under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Stitt is a member of the Cumber- land Presbyterian church, and has frequently held positions of honor in his church.
J. M. WALKER,
P. O. Holden, is the son of William Walker, who was a native of Penn- sylvania. The subject of this sketch was born May 11, 1838, in Knox
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county, Ohio, and is the seventh child in a family of ten children. He received an education from the district schools of his county, finishing his course of education in the high school at Fredricktown, the county seat of his county. At the beginning of the war, Mr. Walker enlisted in the United States service. In April, 1867, Mr. W. moved to Johnson county, Missouri, settling in the southwestern part, where he has since resided. He was married, Dec. 3, 1869, to Miss Josephine Dunseth, and.from this union there are five children, viz: Charles A., Lola B., Edna M., Robert D., and Willie. Mr. Walker is an enterprising citizen, a thorough and practical farmer. He owns a beautiful farm of 270 acres, situated in Rose Hill township, about seven miles south of Holden; this farm is beau- tifully located, and well improved.
A. M. WALL,
the son of Dr. R. Z. R. Wall, born in Rockingham county, N. C., July 30, 1839. He was brought to Missouri with his father's family when but an infant, and settled on Bear Creek, in Johnson county, where he has always resided, excepting the years between '56 and '61, when he was engaged as clerk with his father in the mercantile business, in Cass county. Mr. Wall received a good English education from the common subscription schools of this county. When the war came on, Mr. W.'s sympathies were with the south, and he entered her service. After his term of service had expired he returned to his home, and enlisted in the home guards company, and remained with them until the close of the war. Mr. Wall was married, December 20, 1864, to Miss Matilda Hunt, of Cass county. From this union there were eight children, seven of whom are yet living; Charles O., John R., Oliver W., Edgar H., Maud J., Robert A., and Addison M. Mr. W. has been engaged in agriculture, excepting the time above named. He owns a fine farm of 442 acres of excellent soil, and well improved.
D. B. WALLIS,
P. O. Index; son of J. C. Wallis, who was a native of Pennsylvania. The subject of this sketch was born in Lycoming county, Penn., November 26, 1855, and is the seventh child in a family of eight children. When quite young, Mr. Wallis' father moved with his family to the state of Michigan, remaining there until the fall of 1866, when they moved to Missouri; here young Wallis has since resided. Mr. Wallis is a young man of intelligence, affable in his disposition, making friends with all whom he meets. In business, he is energetic and persevering; having the confidence of those with whom he has been associated. He makes his home with his mother. For some years he has been engaged in the feeding and raising of live stock; in this business he has been very suc-
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cessful. Mr. Wallis has an interest with the other heirs of his father's family in a beautiful farm of 300 acres, highly improved. The heirs also have a large farm in the eastern part of the state.
PETER WERT,
P. O. Rose Hill. Is of German lineage, and was born in Cumberland county, Penn., Feb. 5, 1815, and is the ninth child of a family of eleven, all of whom lived to maturity. Mr. Wert, when but a youth, was taken with his father's family to settle in the beach forest of Crawford county, Ohio. His advantages for an education were limited; there being but few schools at that early day. When 23 years of age he was married to Miss Cecelia Littler, and from this union there was one child, Margaret A., who died while yet an infant. He was again married to Miss Lydia McClasky, who died, May 17, 1843; from this union there were four children: Robert F., Joshua C., James A. A. and Charles H. His third wife was Mary Ann Kalar, whom he married Nov. 2, 1854; from this union there was one child, Samuel K. His fourth wife was Miss Belle McGee, whom he married January 29, 1857; from this union there was one child, William Lincoln. During Mr. Wert's early life he followed wagon making for 25 years; disposing of this business, he embarked in the milling business, which he followed for seven years. In the spring of 1868, he disposed of his mill and other property in Ohio, and moved with his family to Johnson county, Mo., settling in the southwestern part of the county, where he has since been engaged in farming and raising stock. Mr. Wert owns a fine farm of 1257 acres, upon which he has grown in different seasons, from 200 to 250 acres of small grain, and in corn 150 to 250 acres. He has on his farm at the present time, 25 head of horses and mules, and about 125 head of cattle. In business, Mr. Wert has always been persevering and energetic, and he justly points with pride to his large landed estate, as the fruits of his own labors and economy. He began life without one dollar. But industry and integrity has made him one of Johnson county's independent and honored citizens.
CHARLES H. WERT,
was born in Ohio, October 2, 1851, and when about fifteen years of age he came to Missouri with his father, where he remained about one year, and then spent about one year traveling over the western wilds, and was part of the time with General Custer in pursuit of the Indians. He returned to Missouri and engaged in farming, after which he went to Kansas, and located in Butler county, where he was married to Miss Elizabeth Edwards, in 1873, daughter of Charles S. Edwards, Esq. In 1881 he returned to Missouri and settled on his present farm, containing 190 acres, 170 of which are in cultivation and twenty in timber. He also
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owns 160 acres in Kansas, sixty of which is in cultivation. He is at pres- ent engaged in farming and dealing in stock. He devotes considerable attention to wheat growing. He has two children, Peter S. and Lidie L. Mr. Wert is a native of Ohio.
W. L. WOOD.
The subject of this sketch was the fourteenth child of Mr. John Wood, of Albemarle county, Virginia, and was born the 4th day of May, 1819. (The great-grandfather, Wm. Wood, emigrated at a very early day from England, and served in the colonial war at the age of sixty. The father and the grandfather also served in the revolutionary war. The father was but sixteen years of age when he entered the army, and was on the way to Yorktown when Cornwallis surrendered.) When twenty-two years of age he moved to Logan county, Kentucky, remaining there only about one year. He then turned his face toward Missouri, locating near the present site of Rose Hill. He was married to Miss Laura H. Smith in February, 1871. From this union there are three children, all of whom are living. Mr. Wood was engaged during the years 1857 to 1859 in the mercantile business at Rose Hill. His sympathies were with the south, and he conscientiously drew his sword in her defence. He partici- pated in the following battles: Pilot Knob, Ditch Bayou and a number of smaller engagements. After peace was restored he returned to his home, and engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns a farm of 230 acres.
CHILHOWEE TOWNSHIP. JAMES BROWN,
farmer, was born in Monroe county, Tennessee, May 10, 1825. His father was a native of Tennessee, and came to Missouri in 1829, and set- tled in Lafayette county, where he remained one year, and came to Col- umbus, Johnson county, and in 1833 he moved into what is now known as Chilhowee township. He sat on the first grand jury in Johnson county, and still lives in Chilhowee township. James spent his boyhood days on his father's farm, and attended the common and subscription schools of that day. During the war he was a southern sympathizer, but took no active part in the conflict. Mr. B. was married in 1850 to Miss Martha J. Harris, daughter of James B. Harris, one of the early set- tlers of Johnson county. By this union they have had eleven children, seven of whom are now living: Patrick J., Elizabeth B., William E., Marion F., George E., Thomas M. and Martha E. Mr. Brown has been for years engaged in farming and stock raising, and has a farm of 120
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acres. His father and mother are both living, his father at the ripe old age of eighty-two and his mother at seventy-six.
JOHN BROWN,
P. O. Chilhowee. Is the son of Hezekiah Brown, who is a native of Ten- nessee, and at present living in this township, in his seventy-fifth year. Mrs. Brown, the mother of John, died in the summer of 1839, and was the first grown person buried in the cemetery at Warrensburg. The sub- ject of this sketch was born in Washington county, Tenn., Feb. 1, 1831. He passed his early life on a farm, and received an English education in the common subscription schools of this county. In the spring of 1839, Mr. Brown moved with his father's family to Missouri, settling in War- rensburg, where he remained until his mother's death. Then the father moved his family to Chilhowee township, where he has since resided. Mr. Brown was married June 15, 1848, to Miss Martha E. Tylor, a daughter of Felix Tylor, a native of Tennessee. From this union there were three children, two of whom are yet living, viz: William C., and Hezekiah J. When the war came on, Mr. Brown's sympathies were with the Union, though he took no part in the conflict. Since Mr. Brown has reached his majority, he has been engaged in farming in this township. He owns a beautiful little farm of 180 acres, as well improved as any farm in this section of the township. Mr. Brown and his estimable lady are enjoy- ing the comforts of a beautiful country home, alone, their children being married, and settled to themselves.
J. R. CARPENTER,
P. O. Chilhowee. The subject of this sketch, is the son of W. D. Car- penter, who is now living in his household at the ripe old age of eighty- eight. J. R. was born in Johnson county, August 16, 1847, and was raised on his father's farm in this township, until he was sisteen years old, when he, with his father's family, moved to Illinois, where he remained until the spring of 1870, when he returned again to Johnson county, where he has since resided. Mr. Carpenter was married, October 27, 1868, to Miss Sarah J. Shelton, a daughter of Maberry Shelton, and a native of Illinois. From this union there were two children, only one of whom is now living, viz: James E. Since Mr. Carpenter's return to Missouri, he has been engaged in farming, and the raising of live stock. He has a fine farm of 179 acres, well improved, and under a good state of cultivation. Mr. C. received a good English education from the common schools of his native state, and the schools of Washington county, Ill.
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T. N. CARPENTER,
P. O. Chilhowee. Is the son of W. D. Carpenter, who is at present liv- ing in Chilhowee township, at the ripe old age of eighty-eight. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and is a native of Tennessee. He has been a resi- dent of the states of Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri. The subject of this sketch was born in Kentucky, August 26, 1826. He passed his boyhood days on his father's farm in this township. He received his education from the common subscription schools of that earlv day, traveling from three to five miles to reach his school-house. These houses were built of logs, covered with clap-boards, with no chimney; a hole in the roof answered the purpose of emiting the smoke; the seats were made from puncheons, the writing desk was split from a log, and extended the whole length of the room; there was no floor save the naked earth. The writing desk upon which Mr. Carpenter received his first lessons in writ- ing, is at present in his possession, and he has used it for years as a drag, to level and pulverize his fields; it is a heavy piece of timber, about six- teen feet long, fourteen inches wide, and about six inches thick. Mr. Car- penter came to this state with his father's family, in the fall of 1838, and settled in the south-western part of Johnson county, where he has lived ever since. When the war broke out, his sympathies were with the South, though he took no active part in the conflict. In April, 1849, Mr. Car- penter was married to Miss Sarah M. Howerton, who is the daughter of Wm. Howerton, and a native of North Carolina. From this union there were seven children, six of whom are yet living, viz: Thomas W., Joseph F., Mary J., James L., and Mattie F. Mr. Carpenter owns a fine farm of 620 acres, under a high state of cultivation, and well improved. A part of this farm was entered by Mr. C. He plowed the first furrow, built the first panel of fence, and made all the improvements as found at the present time. Mr. Carpenter is a man held in high esteem by his neighbors; he is regarded by all as a generous, honorable man.
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