The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens, Part 64

Author: National historical company, St. Joseph, Mo. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: St. Joseph, Mo., National historical co.
Number of Pages: 1064


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A. WATSON


is of the firm of Watson & Wray, dealers in agricultural implements, wagons and farm machinery, who are among the many enterprising business firms of this place. They carry a full and complete stock in their line, and being live business men, have secured a large and increas- ing patronage. A. Watson is a native of Bureau County, Illinois, and was born near Princeton April 6, 1841. He was reared on a farm, receiv- ing an education in the schools of the neighborhood. When about eighteen years of age he commenced to learn the carpenter's trade, which he followed for seven years. During the war he enlisted at the first call for three months' volunteers, in company C, Twelfth Illinois Infantry, in April, 1861, under Captain Swain. After serving his time he reinlisted in company E, Thirteenth Illinois Infantry, with which he remained one year when he was taken sick. He was discharged and sent home, and after about two years he entirely recovered. He came westward and settled in Maryville, Missouri, in the spring of 1865, where he engaged in working at his trade and dealing in the stock busi- ness. In 1870, he came to Hopkins, and has the honor of being the person to build the first dwelling house in the town. It was then known as Gladman's boarding house. Since that time Mr. W. has been inter- ested in the growth and prosperity of Hopkins. He commenced in the agricultural implements and hardware business in 1872, and carried it on three years. In 1875 he sold out the latter branch and gave his.


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attention entirely to the sale of agricultural implements. In March, 1880, he took as a partner S. K. Wray. Mr. Watson has filled most of the town offices to the satisfaction of all parties interested. He is a member of Xenia Lodge No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and also of the A. O. . U. W. He has been three times married : first in the fall of 1864 to Miss Mary Tompkins, a native of Illinois, who died in the winter of 1870, leaving a family-Charles A. and Lucy E. He was married again in 1874 to Miss Ureta Rice, a daughter of Judge Rice, of Worth County, Missouri. Her death occurred in 1875. In 1877 Mr. W. married for his third wife Mrs. Deborah Weaver, a native of Ohio. She has three chil- dren by her former husband-Sarah J., Mary E. and Deborah. Mr. and Mrs. Watson are active members of the M. E. Church of Hopkins, of which Mr. W. was one of the original members. He has a dwelling and other property in Hopkins, also a dwelling and property in Maryville.


R. H. WILFLEY,


city attorney, was born June 18, 1853, in Buchanan County, Missouri, where he remained until 1861, when he accompanied his parents to Page County, Iowa. There he resided some thirteen years, spending his time on a farm. He received a preparatory education in the common schools of the vicinity, and then attended Tabor College, of Fairmount, Iowa. In 1873, he emigrated to California, for the benefit of his health, and was engaged in teaching, one summer, at the famous Geyser Springs, Sonoma County, that state. The summers of 1873 and 1874 he spent on the coast, and then returned to Iowa. In the fall of 1875, he located at Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, there commencing the study of law with C. A. Anthony. After reading for six months he was admitted to the bar. In July, 1876, he located at Hopkins, and com- menced the practice of his profession. He was appointed city attorney in 1878, a position which he has since continued to fill. Mr. W. was married June 2, 1879, to Miss Maggie Strain, a daughter of the present mayor of Hopkins. She was born January 29, 1859, in Parke County, Indiana. Mrs. W. is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr Wilfley takes a deep interest in the building up and improving of the town, and has lately revised and published the city ordinances.


E. C. WOLFERS,


dealer in general merchandise, was born November 25, 1848, near Dun- kirk, Chautauqua County, New York. He was reared at his birthplace, receiving his education in the schools of that vicinity. In 1863 he com- menced railroading, and followed the business in his native state until 1869, when he removed west and continued the business here in the


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employ of the K. C., St. Jo. & C. B. R. R. In 1875 he abandoned the railroad calling and opened a general merchandise store at Hopkins. Commmencing with a small stock of goods, by honesty and fair dealing and good business management, he secured a patronage sufficient to enable him to increase his assortment from time to time. He now carries one of the heaviest stocks in town. He has a substantial brick building twenty-two by eighty feet, two stories high, to which he is building an addition of the same size. This will give him a double store. Mr. W. is a member of Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., and of Lodge No. 333, of the I. O. O. F. of Hopkins ; also, of the Good Templars of Hopkins, in which he holds the position of Worthy Chief. He is also a member of the town council. Mr. Wolfers was married in 1871 to Miss Sarah Peck, a native of Virginia. They have a family of four children : Alice G., Jessie M., Grace, and Nellie.


B. WOOLDRIDGE,


dealer in clothing, boots and shoes, is among the most substantial busi- ness men of Hopkins. He was born in Jamestown, Kentucky, October 26, 1839, and accompanied his parents to Bloomfield, Iowa, when seven years of age. There he was principally brought up, spending his youth on a farm, and receiving the benefits of a good education. In 1856 he commenced teaching, and devoted about ten years to that occupation. In 1865 he settled at Unionville, Iowa, where he engaged in the mercan- tile business, and in 1869 he moved to Moulton, Iowa, and continued the business there until 1877. At that time he removed to Missouri, and settled at Hopkins, embarking in his present business. He carries one of the largest stocks of clothing in this part of the county, and has a very large patronage. He is also much interested in buying and shipping stock. Besides his business house here, he has a store in Grant City and one in Lenox, Iowa. Commencing life with a limited amount of capital, by industry and integrity, Mr. Wooldridge has risen to his present envi- able position. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and holds his membership at Moulton, Iowa. He was married in 1869 to Miss M. E. Bailey, who was born near Knoxville, Tennessee. They have two chil- dren : Horace E. and Frederick E. Mrs. W. is a member of the Presby- terian Church of Hopkins.


S. K. WRAY,


of the firm of Watson & Wray, is one of the old and well known pio- meers of Nodaway County. He is a native of Gallia County, Ohio, and was born January 27, 1834. He was reared at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on a farm, and receiving a good business education. In the winter of 1853, he accompanied his parents to Iowa, and from


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there came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the spring of 1854. The county was then new, and, after passing through many hardships, Mr. W. commenced farming in the summer season, and teaching in the winter. During the late war he first enlisted, in the fall of 1861, in what was known as Kimball's six months' volunteers, and held the position of first lieutentant. He also served some eight months in the home guards, and held the position of captain of a company. In the fall of 1863, he was appointed recruiting officer, and, with the aid of Captain Martin, organized Company F, of the Twelfth Missouri Cavalry. He afterwards became adjutant of the regiment, and took part in many minor battles. and skirmishes. He was captured at the battle of Campbellsville, Tennes- see and remained a prisoner for but thirty six hours, when he escaped, and, a month later, joined his regiment again, and served with them until the close of the war. He then returned to this county, and has since given his attention chiefly to agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 160 acres, in Polk Township, which is well watered and improved In March, 1880, he came to Hopkins, purchased a half interest with Mr. Watson in his agricultural implement establishment; also a half block of residence property. He has held the position of justice of the peace, and was at one time a member of the county court. He belongs to Xenia Lodge, No. 50, A. F. and A. M., also to the Good Templars. Mr. Wray was married April 30, 1859, to Miss Mary Carmean, a native of Macon County, Illinois, although she was principally raised in Iowa. They have had seven children, six of whom are living : Rosa, Alice, Curtis, Bertha, Howard and Florence. Mr. and Mrs. Wray are active members of the M. E. Church, of Hopkins. He fills the position of superintendent of the Sabbath School.


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JAMES ALLISON,


farmer and stock raiser, section II, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Canada, and was born March 25, 1836. He was there raised to manhood and educated, being brought up in the occupa- tion which he now follows. In 1878, he emigrated to Michigan, where he resided about two years, and from there he went to Dakota Territory. After remaining seven years he moved to Crawford County, Iowa, where he remained one year, coming from there to this state. He set- tled in this county, and now has 374 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, 160 acres of which are under cultiva- tion. He has a splendid residence upon his home place, and his improve- ments generally denote a successful and progressive farmer. Mr. Allison was married in 1855, to Miss Ann Cleave, a native of England. They have from this union eight children : George E., James M., John A., Wil- liam O., Emma E., Viola J., Annie M., and Milo T. They are members of the Baptist Church.


JOHN W. AWALT,


section 9, post office Pickering, is a native of Indiana, and was born in 1844, and at the age of three years he emigrated with the family to Iowa, where they resided till John attained his sixteenth year. From there he came to Missouri and settled in this county, and in 1875 he located where he now resides. He has eighty acres of good average land, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Awalt has been married three times ; first, to Miss' Caroline Coleman, in 1866. They had two children : Laura and James C. Mrs. Awalt's death occurred in 1871, and in 1877 Mr. A. was married to Miss Belle Harbison, who died dur- ing the same year. In 1879 he was united in marriage to Miss Thursia Merrimaid. They have one child : Nellie. Mr. Awalt is a member of the Odd Fellow fraternity. During the late war he enlisted in Company E, Third Iowa Cavalry Regiment, and served nineteen months, dis- charging his duty faithfully.


JOHN P. BENEDICT,


farmer and stock raiser, section 2, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Canada, where he was born August 6, 1831. He


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there spent his youthful days, and in 1849 emigrated to Iowa, settling in Lee County. After a residence there of twenty years, he removed to Montgomery County, where he remained five years, after which time he emigrated to California. His health, however, would not permit him to remain but a short time, when he returned to the state of his adoption and settled in Jasper County. There he resided two years, and from there removed to this state, locating where he now resides. He has 120 acres of land that will average with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Benedict was married February 4, 1854, to Miss Ann V. Hammer. They have two children : Alma B. and Zattie L. Mr. B. is a member of the Masonic fraternity.


CHARLES BOYD,


farmer and stock raiser, section 27, post office Gaynor City. Among the successful young farmers of this county the subject of this sketch will bear more than a passing notice. He is a native of Knox County, Illinois, and was born July 21, 1856. He was there raised to manhood and educated, and when at the age of nineteen years he immigrated to lowa, settling in Red Oak. There he remained one year, and in 1876 he removed to this state, locating in this county, where he now has 160 acres of land that will average with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Boyd was married February 13, 1881, to Miss America Rosacrants, a native of Indiana. She is a member of the Christian Church.


NATHAN E. BRADBURY,


farmer and stock raiser, section 4, post office Gaynor City, is a native of Illinois, and was born in 1856. When at the age of ten years he immi- grated with his father's family to Kansas, where they remained nine months. From there they moved to Iowa, and after a residence of four years in that state they came to Missouri and settled in Gentry County, where they made their home one year. Their next move was to DeKalb County, and after remaining for eight years they removed to this county. Here Nathan has since resided. He has eighty acres of good average land, seventy acres of which are under cultivation. Since their settlement here the family has made a specialty of raising broom corn, and the manufacture of molasses, manufacturing from 3,000 to 5,000 gallons each year.


O. E. BUGBEE,


farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office Hopkins, was born in New York, on February 11, 1825, and when at the age of seven years, he, with with his father's family, emigrated to Ohio, residing there till 1860. He


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then removed to Warren County, Illinois, remaining for about fifteen years, after which time he immigrated to Missouri, and settled where he now resides. He has eighty acres of land that will average with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. B. is one of our most successful farmers, and a man whose judgment is sought for and adhered to on all subjects, especially pertaining to agriculture. Mr. Bugbee was married February 4, 1847, to Miss Sabra Brooks, a lady of genial habits and in every way worthy to be his helpmate. They have eight children : Angeline P., Estella P., Evander O., Caroline, Nellie E., Fred. L., Carl F. and Earl. They are members of the United Brethren Church.


SIMEON BUTTS,


section 36, post office Bedford, Iowa. Prominent among the successful and progressive farmers and stock raisers of this district may be men- tioned the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Ohio, and was born September 30, 1843. When at the age of seven years, his father emi- grated to Illinois, where young Butts was raised to manhood, receiving the rudiments of the occupation in which he is now so proficient and successful. In 1870, he removed to Iowa, and settled in Taylor County, his residence being just across the Missouri line. Though a resident of Iowa, the larger portion of his farm lies within the border of Missouri, and hence he has been since his residence in that state closely identified with the agricultural interests of Nodaway County. He has in this state 210 acres of as good land as there is in the county, all of which is improved. Mr. Butts was married February 1, 1865, to Miss Lucinda Andrews. They have five children: Charles, John E., Martha, Jessie M., and James A.


DR. J. M. CADWALLADER,


physician and surgeon, Gaynor City. The subject of this sketch is a native of Virginia, and was born June 1, 1851. While an infant he was removed by his parents to Pennsylvania, and when he was at the age of eight years the family removed to Ohio, where J. M. was raised. At the age of nineteen he began the study of his chosen profession, under the guidance of Drs. Ferguson and Hough, at Mogadore, Ohio, where he remained two years and a half, after which time he attended a course of lectures at the Cleveland Medical College, and after practicing his prc- fession for some time, he graduated at the St. Joseph College of Physi- cians and Surgeons. When twenty-three old Dr. C. emigrated to Iowa, and began the practice of his profession in Doniphan, of that state, remaining there one year and a half. From there he removed to Buchanan, Taylor County, Iowa, where he practiced three years, and in 1881 came to Gaynor City, where he now resides. Although a new


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settler of that district, he has by his successful treatment of cases left in his charge, secured a large and increasing practice. He also owns a nice stock of drugs and medicines, and does a good business in that line, having the only drug store in that town. Dr. Cadwallader's reputa- tion as a true gentleman and scholar is of the best, and he is fast gain- ing a name as a physician to be envied by others of his profession. He was married January 22, 1874, to Miss Mary Pratt. They have two children living: Nellie A., and John Conda.


C. A. CARRALL,


farmer and stock raiser, section 17, post office Defiance, is an old settler of this county, and a man who has been closely identified with its agri- cultural interests from an early day. He is a native of Jackson County, Ohio, and was born October 8, 1845. When at the age of eleven years, with his father's family, he immigrated to Davis County, Iowa, where they resided eighteen months, and from there removed to this county, settling in this township. Here the subject of this sketch has since resided. He has 120 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Carrall was married January 17, 1872, to Miss Laura A. Davidson. They have from this union five children : Josie T., Jessie S., Horace S., Bertram and Myrtle. During the war Mr. Carrall enlisted in the State Militia. He is a mem- ber of the Odd Fellows' fraternity.


H. CAUDLE,


farmer and stock raiser, section 3, post office Hopkins, is among the prominent and successful farmers and stock raisers of this county, who deserve more than a passing notice. He is a native of Jones County, Iowa, and was born April 23, 1846. When at the age of eleven years, he, with his father's family, immigrated to this state, settling in this county, where he has since resided. He moved on the place which he now occu- pies in 1876, and has 240 acres of choice land, all of it being under culti- vation. Mr. Caudle was married December 20, 1866, to Miss Albinia Keplinger. They have five children: Franklin, Jessie F., Estella, Edward H. and Harry J. At the breaking out of the war Mr. C. enlisted in the Union cause in the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, under Colonel Hull, and served three years. He was but sixteen years of age when he enlisted. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and belongs to the M. E. Church. He has held the office of school director of his district.


J. W. CHISHOLM,


farmer, section 10, post office Hopkins. The subject of this sketch is a native of Nova Scotia, and was born in 1853. He was there raised to


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manhood, and in 1875, immigrated to Illinois, settling in Henry County, where he resided three years. From there he moved to Rock Island, and after remaining but a short time, he went to Taylor County, Iowa, where he lived two years, coming from there to this state and county. In March, 1881, he moved on his present farm, where he has eighty acres of good land, all of which he successfully cultivates. Mr. Chisholm was married April 26, 1867, to Miss Ester McCollum. They have from this marriage four children : Mary M., Elton W., Lucinda B., and Weaver.


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E. D. CLARK,


farmer and stock raiser, section 18, post office Hopkins, Among the old settlers of this district, the subject of this sketch will bear more than a passing notice. He is a native of Sangamon County, Illinois, and was born February 9, 1828. He was there raised to manhood, and at the age of twenty-six years he emigrated to Iowa, settling in Marion County, where he resided about two years. From there he moved to Daviess County, Missouri, and after remaining there five years, located in Harrison County. Three years later he came to this county and settled where he now resides. He has 112 acres of good average land, eighty acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Clark was married in 1826 to Miss Abbie J. Austin. They have from this union seven child- ren : William T., Mary E., Alexander, Sarah B., John P., James E., and Alice J.


W. H. CLARK,


farmer and stock raiser, section 29, post office Gaynor City. Prominent among the farmers and stock raisers of this district stands the one whose name heads this sketch. He is a native of New Haven County, Connec- ticut, and was born February 17, 1831. He was there raised to manhood and secured the advantages of an education such as the schools of that vicinity afforded. He is by occupation a locomotive engineer, but of late years has followed the pursuits of farming. At the age of twenty- five years he immigrated to Iowa, remaining one year, when he went to Kansas, and after a residence there of six years removed to Nebraska. Four years afterwards he came to this state and settled in Nodaway County. In 1870 he moved on the place where he now resides. He owns 230 acres of good land that will average with any in the county, 150 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Clark was married August 9, 1857, to Miss Judith M. North. They have six children: Amanda A., Carolina N., Sylvanus H., Mary M., Bertie O. and Nora N. Mr. Clark has been school director of his district for the past ten years. He and his wife are members of the German Baptist Church, and are liberal contributors thereto.


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WILLIAM COWEN,


farmer and stock raiser, section 35, post office Bedford, Iowa, a promi- nent agriculturist of this district, is a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born October 27, 1836. He was there raised to manhood and edu- cated, and when at the age of twenty years he emigrated to Cedar County, Iowa, were he remained two years. After this time he returned to his native state, where he followed the occupation of farming. In 1873, he removed to Missouri, and settled in this county, where he owns 160 acres of land above the average, most of which is under cultivation. Mr. Cowen was married June 6, 1861, to Miss Sarah A. Smith. They have from this marriage nine children: Manford, Laura J., Sherman, Flora B., Melville, Newton, Charlie, Frank and Elsie M.


WILLIAM T. CRENSHAW,


section II, post office Gaynor City. The subject of this sketch was born in Kentucky, March 7, 1829, and while yet an infant, the family emi- grated to Tennessee, where he remained until about nine years old, when the family removed to this state. After remaining only six months, they took up their location in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, where they made their home for eighteen months. After that time William removed to Henderson County, and was engaged in farming till 1871., when he immigrated to Missouri and settled in this county, where he has since continued to reside. He has 160 acres of good average land, 100 acres of which are under cultivation. Mr. Crenshaw was married in March, 1859, to Miss Sarah Jones. They have from this union eight children : Laura E., Zephnia, Herschel L., Althia, Samuel J., Marinda F., Walter and Delphenia. Mr. C. is a member of the Masonic aad Odd Fellows fraternities, and is also a member of the Grange. He is school director of his district, and has held the office of road commissioner:


J. DAVIS,


farmer and stock raiser, section 25, post office Gaynor City. Although not an old settler of this county, is nevertheless one of our representa- tive farmers. He is a native of Pike County, Ohio, and was born in 1811. He was there raised to manhood andi remained in that vicinity till 1856, when he emigrated to Iowa, and settled in Decatur County. After a long residence there he removed to this state and county, locat- ing where he now resides. He has 160 acres of land that will compare favorably with any in the county, all of which is under cultivation. Mr. Davis has been twice married ; first, to, Miss Elizabeth Holton. They had by this union eight children : Jacob, Joshua, John, Mary A., Rachel, Isaac, Julia, and Jane. Mrs. Davis" death occurred in 1867. After a


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lapse of two years, or in 1869, Mr. D. married Miss J. Jewett. They have four children : Branson, Miranda, Adel, Alice.


W. P. DEETS,


(deceased). The subject of this sketch was a native of New York, and was born in 1818. He was there reared and educated, and when at the age of thirty-seven years, he emigrated to Ogle County, Illinois. After a long residence there of twenty-five years, in 1879, he removed to this state, and settled on section 34, where his sons now reside. Mr. Deets was married in 1839, to Miss Hannah Wood. They had from this union three children : Lorenzo, S. W., and Louis P. Mr. Deets' death occurred November 29, 1880. Since that time the children have man- aged the home place, and have proven themselves progressive and successful farmers. They are men who are highly appreciated in the community in which they reside. They have 310 acres of land, all of which is improved. During the war of the rebellion the two oldest brothers enlisted in the Union army, Lorenzo serving in Company F, Thirty-fourth Illinois Regiment. While with that company he was wounded at Liberty Gap, Tennessee, and was in Hospital No. I, at Mur- freesboro, Tennessee. He was with the company for three years, and also for one year with Hancock's Veteran Corps. S. W. was a volunteer in Company M, Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry, and served for two years. He was married in 1867, to Miss Catharine Wilson. They have four children : Minnie, Maude, Samuel M., and William P.




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