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SAMUEL HULL,
the subject of this sketch is a native of Virginia, and was born May 14, 1805. When he was but a child his parents, Ezekiel and Mary (Denton) Hull, moved to Ohio and located in Ross County, where he was brought up and educated, having the advantages only of the old fashioned sub- scription school. In 1824 he moved to Delaware County, Ohio, and in three years returned to Ross County. Three years later he again located in Delaware County, where he resided till the spring of 1871, at which time he became a citizen of Maryville. He was reared on a farm and followed the occupation of tilling the soil till he came to Maryville, and since then has been living a retired life. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., also belongs to the Baptist Church of which he has been a member
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for fifty-five years. Mr. Hull was married November 28, 1824, to Miss Cherissa Wilcox, who was born in Vermont, June 8, 1807. She died December 12, 1872. They had twelve children, eleven of whom grew up and ten are now living. Cornelius, born November 7, 1826; Clarissa, November 2, 1829. (now deceased); Herman W., December 17, 1831; Lydia A., November 21, 1833; Mary, December 15, 1835; Martha, August 24, 1837; Samuel E., February 4, 1842; George R, February 6, 1844; Joseph M., May 22, 1846; Harriet, July 20, 1848; Daniel D., November 9, 1850. Mr. H. was again married April 9, 1876, to Mrs. Mary J. Young, a daughter of Mr. Phineas Richardson and Mrs. Elizabeth (St. Clair) Richardson. Mrs. H. was born in Dayton, Ohio, December 26, 1823, and was reared in Hillsborough, Highland County, of the same state. There she was married to Milton Young, December 20, 1843. Mr. Young was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, June 10, 1816. He was reared on a farm and educated in his native county. He then learned the carpenters' trade which he followed during life. During the war he was in service for four years, being confined in prison for eight months in that time. In 1865 he moved to Missouri, and located in Holt County, and in the following spring came to Maryville, where he resided till the time of his death, which occurred November 26, 1868. They had a family of ten children, four of whom are living. Laura, born Decem- ber 7, 1844; William, June 16, 1847; Kate B., November 5, 1856; Elvira S., February 25, 1859. Mrs. H. is also a member of the Baptist Church.
MARTIN HUNT,
farmer and stock raiser, section 3, is the son of E. and Catharine (Joyce) Hunt, and was born on a farm in Carroll County, Ireland, November I, 1832. His parents were both natives of that country, and there he was principally reared, receiving a common school education. In 1847, he crossed the ocean with the family, and was shipwrecked on Delaware Bay, near Lewiston. They were rescued and taken to Philadelphia. Mr. Hunt remained in that vicinity for about a year and a-half, and then moved west to Henry County, Illinois, where he made his home until April, 1874. He then moved to this county, and settled on his present farm, containing 250 acres. It was then unimproved, but by hard work, he now has it under good cultivation, and upon it is a good residence. His orchard is some two acres in extent. His farm is located about seven miles from Maryville, and is well stocked. He is at present hold- ing the position of school director. He is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Hunt was married September 26, 1862, to Miss J. Shortell, daughter of Edward Shortell, a native of Ireland. They have eight children : Kate, born July 1, 1863; Edward, born September 12, 1865 ; Mary, born November 29, 1867 ; Lawrence, born January 5, 1870; Mar-
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tin, born May 29, 1873 ; Theresa, born November 7, 1875; Lydia, born August 16, 1877, and Lettie, born January 17, 1881. Mr. H. is a Dem- ocrat.
EDWARD K. HURLBUT,
dealer in dry goods, boots and shoes, is a son of Ralph H. and Susan (Jones) Hurlbut. The former was a native of Vermont, and the latter of New York. Edward K. was born in Mt. Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, November 1, 1839, and when he was two years of age his parents moved to New Albany, Indiana, where he lived until he attained his seventeenth year, when the family moved to Quincy, Illinois. During 1850-51 he attended school in Bloomfield, New Jersey, and in 1856 he entered the Illinois College at Jacksonville, attending two years. He then engaged in the pork packing business in Quincy one year, after which he entered Yale College, where he attended one term, then returning to Quincy on account of the breaking out of the war. He remained in that city until the surrender of Vicksburg. He then embarked in the mercantile trade in Vicksburg, in which he continued until peace was restored. From this place he went to Chicago and engaged in the pork packing business, continuing one year, when he returned to Quincy, remaining until March, 1871 ; at that date he came to Maryville and since then has been engaged in his present besiness. He is known and recognized as an honorable, straightforward business man, prompt and energetic ; upright in all his dealings, he has secured the esteem and commands the respect and con- fidence of his fellow-citizens in the community where he resides. Mr. H. was married November 15, 1864, to Miss Helen E. Holmes, a daughter of Samuel and Jane (Streeter) Holmes, who were both of Massachusetts. Mrs. H. was born in Quincy, Illinois, December 31, 1845. They have two children, Richard W. and Henry H.
CHARLES HYSLOP.
of the firm of Hyslop & Rowley, real estate and insurance agents, is a native of Steuben County, New York, and was born July 21, 1843. His father was William Hyslop, and his mother's maiden name was Mary McAdam, both natives of Scotland. They emigrated to the United States in 1843. The family made their permanent home in Hancock County, Illinois, where the youth of the subject of this sketch was spent, he there being educated. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in the Black Hawk Cavalry, and after serving a short time it was consolidated with the Seventh Missouri Cavalry, and he remained in the service two years and was then honorably discharged on account of disability. He returned to Illinois, and in 1874 came to Maryville and engaged in mer- cantile pursuits, but the greater portion of the time in his present busi-
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ness. He was commissioned by Governor Crittenden captain of the Maryville Guards. Mr. Hyslop was married in 1867 to Miss M. D. Mann, of Hancock County, Illinois.
JOHN JACKSON,
one of the most worthy men who ever made his home in Nodaway County, was a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, and was born October TO, 1810. He was reared on a farm, and made agricultural pursuits his vocation. In 1843, he emigrated to Platte County, Missouri, and, in the fall of the same year, came to Nodaway County, and was elected the first county treasurer, holding the office for several years. He married Miss Harriet Dunn, a native of the same county as himself. Mr. Jack- son died January 27, 1875, leaving a wife, and a family consisting of Sarah, Joseph, Louisa (now Mrs. Trueblood), Rachel (now Mrs. J. H. Bentley), Benton, Ada, Phronia (now Mrs. W. H. Hawkins), and Oliver. In the position of trust and honor to which he was called, Mr. Jackson discharged his official duties with scrupulous care and fidelity. As a man, he was temperate in habits, honest and upright in motive and action, kind and considerate of others, sincere and patriotic, quick and clear in his perception, discreet and thoughful, he justly earned and was more than entitled to the position he had in the community.
JOSEPH JACKSON,
banker. Among the pioneers of Nodaway County and one who took an active part in its early development was Mr. John Jackson. He was a native of Ohio, and came to Missouri in the spring of 1843, locating in Platte County. In the autumn of the same year, with his family, includ- ing the subject of this sketch, he came to Nodaway County, locating one and a-half miles north of Maryville, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, being looked upon as one of Nodaway's sterling citizens until the time of his demise, which occurred in January, 1875. His wife, Har- riet Jackson, now well advanced in years, is still a resident on the old homestead. They reared a family of eight children, five daughters and three sons, Joseph being the oldest of the sons. He was born in Jeffer- son County, Ohio, September 20, 1842, and was there raised to manhood, attending school for a time in Ohio. His early days were spent in tilling the soil of Nodaway County. In 1861 Mr. Jackson was among the first to tender his services to the Union cause by enlisting in the state militia, and in 1863 he joined Company F of the Twelfth Missouri Cavalry. He participated in many of the stirring events of the war; was twice wounded, being deprived of one of his lower limbs from the effect of a musket ball, at the memorable battle of Nashville. Being unfitted for
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field duty, his time was occupied in attending to the wants of the hos- pital sufferers. He served until the close of the war, when he was hon- orably discharged. Returning to Nodaway County in 1865, he was appointed county clerk, to fill an unexpired term. The same autumn he was elected to the office, and in 1866 re-elected, again in 1870 and also in 1874, serving until 1879, when he turned his entire attention to the banking business, having become interested in this branch in 1873. As an official Mr. J. discharged the duties of his trust with fidelity and to the entire satisfaction of his constituents. He is a close observer and a good financier. In the business as well as the domestic circle, he is to be found one of the most genial and companionable of men. Besides his banking business in Maryville, he is largely interested in the Valley Bank at Clarinda, Iowa. In his religious preferences he is a Presbyte- rian, and politically he has been a life long Republican. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. In 1866 Miss Amanda Broyls, of Nodaway County, became his wife. They have four daughters : Lola, Mary, Laura and Nellie.
W. W. JACKSON,
proprietor of feed and sale stables, was born in Chester County, Penn- sylvania, near Philadelphia, on the 23d of February, 1833. His father, Samuel Jackson, was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and his mother, whose maiden name was Mary A. Moore, was a native of Ire- land. She crossed the ocean when seven years of age. William was reared to manhood at his birthplace, spending his boyhood days on the farm, and receiving an education in the neighborhood schools. His father kept a blacksmith shop in connection with his farm, and William learned the trade. Upon arriving at maturity, he engaged in merchan- dizing in Cochransville, Pennsylvania, and remained some two years in this business, then turning his attention to agricultural pursuits and butchering. This he followed while he remained there. In 1864, he emigrated west, and settled in Marion, Linn County, Iowa, where he started a livery and sale stable. Selling out, he moved to Maryville in the spring of 1867, and started a feed and sale stable at this point. He has a well arranged barn, and keeps a good stock of horses constantly on hand. He is the owner of a neat and comfortable residence in the same block. He takes an interest in educational matters, and has filled the position of chairman of the school board of Maryville. Mr. Jackson was married on the 28th of January, 1857, to Miss Rebecca Andrews, daughter of Arthur Andrews, of Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was there born April 6, 1832. They have lately celebrated their silver wedding, and received some beautiful gifts from their friends. There were present on that occasion fifty-four persons, all being relatives except four. Mr. and Mrs. J. have one son, Wilmer A., born on the 28th
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of January, 1862. He and his wife are active members of the Presbyte- rian Church of Maryville, in which he holds the position of deacon. His parents are both living in Linn County, Iowa.
ADOLPH D. JENSEN,
prescription druggist and dealer in druggists' sundries, is a native of Denmark, and was born in Copenhagen, May 19, 1849. His father, Peter Jensen, was a native of the same city, and his mother, Malfridur Svensdatter, a native of Iceland. It may not be out of place in this connection to state that the latter was a remarkably handsome woman, and her portrait now adorns the walls of a celebrated museum of art in Paris as the representative of the most beautiful lady of Denmark. Her taste in dress was unsurpassed, and a native costume prepared for herself was purchased by the queen for a select masquerade. The sub- ject of this sketch was reared and educated at his birthplace, and early commenced the active duties of his chosen occupation. Deciding to avail himself of the opportunities offered in the New World for men with strong hands, hopeful hearts, when coupled with energy and integ- rity, he, in 1870, landed in America, and at once cor menced the bat- tle of life without means. He worked at various occupations in as many places, husbanding all his resources until he was enabled to engage in business on his own account. He opened a store in Maryville in 1876, and has not only secured the reputation of being a safe, cautious merchant, but, at the same time, by his skill and thorough knowledge of his business, commands the unlimited confidence of his patrons. Mr. Jensen married Miss Mary Arnold, a native of Canada, in 1876. They have one son, Charles.
WILLIAM B. JONES,
deceased, was a native of Campbell County, Virginia, and was born October 31, 1795. He was a son of James and Catherine (Stith) Jones, the former of Welsh descent, and a native of Virginia. The latter was also a native of the same state. William received a fair education in his native county, and was there reared, being endowed with more than an ordinary memory, on which he relied much in his business transac- tions during life. His boyhood days were passed on a farm, and he was engaged in agricultural pursuits, in Campbell County, till 1817. Dur- ing the war of 1812, he served for twelve months, from which he drew a pension, as does his widow at the present time. In 1817, he moved to Kentucky, and located in IToward County; where he resided for one year, then moving to Breckenridge County, where he was engaged at farming and dealing in merchandise, till 1865. In that vicinity he was one of the most prominent and respected citizens, and was an active
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member in the fair association. He was no office seeker, but held many minor offices, and was often solicited to accept others. In 1865, he came to Missouri, and located in Nodaway County, and, one year later, he came to Maryville, where he resided till the time of his demise, which occurred November 22, 1880. In all his business undertakings he was remarkably successful, and was noted by all who knew him for his exact- ness and truthfulness. When he thought he had gained enough of this world's goods to make himself and family happy during the remainder of their lives, he had no anxiety to make more, and had for several years been leading a retired life. During life, he was an active member of the M. E. Church, to which he had belonged since he was fifteen years of age. Mr. Jones was married March 27, 1818, to Miss Mary W. Stith, a daughter of Benjamin and Phebe Stith, who were both natives of Virginia, and of French descent. Mrs. Jones was born in Bedford County, Virginia, June 10, 1802, and, when four years of age, her parents moved to Kentucky, where she was married. Mr. and Mrs. J. had a family of twelve children: Catherine, is now Mrs. Thomas Moorman ; Phebe W. is unmarried and lives at home with her mother : James W. is a practicing physician in Arkansas ; William R. is a lawyer, also in Arkansas, both learned men, and are doing a lucrative business ; Mary A. is now Mrs. Geltham, who resides in Saline County, Missouri, and Theodore. Those not living are Lucy C. (Goode), Elizabeth A. (Board), Benjamin S., Charles H., Laura F. and Ellen. Since the death of Mr. Jones, Miss Phebe and Theodore have had the care of matters for the family. Mrs. Jones has been a member of the M. E. Church for many years. Though now in her eightieth year, she enjoys good health, and is very active for a person of that age.
N. T. JONES,
was born in Delaware County, Ohio, January 8, 1844. His father was a man of prominence in his native county, and had filled various county offices. In 1864 N. T. enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Forty- fifth Ohio, and served until the close of the war, when he returned to Camp Chase and was honorably mustered out. He continued to live in Ohio until 1868, when he decided to come to Missouri. He settled in Warren County, where he lived five years, following different pursuits, and acting for a time as justice of the peace. In 1874 he made his home in Maryville. In 1875 he was appointed on the police force, serving three years, and was then elected marshal. He was afterwards appointed deputy sheriff, serving a few months, and with the exception of the time while acting as deputy sheriff, he has been on the police force seven years, and has proved himself an efficient and capable officer. Mr. J. was married in 1869, to Miss Mary M. Linn, of Warren County, Missouri.
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They have a family of four children : Frank, Alice L., Florence M. and Paul. Two are deceased-Carl, who died in January, 1880, and Lois W., who died October 29, 1881. Mr. Jones is a member of the A. O. U. W. and a charter member of Industry Lodge, No. 78.
S. P. JOY
was among the early settlers of Nodaway County, and was born in Mor- gan County, Ohio, in 1837. His father, Absalom Joy, and his mother whose maiden name was Jane Farris, were both natives of Ohio. S. P. was reared to manhood at his birth place, spending his boyhood days on a farm and receiving a preparatory education in the neighborhood schools. He afterwards attended a select school under John Wright. When the war broke out he was among the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for troops. He enlisted in April 1861, in Company H, Seventeenth Ohio Infantry, and after serving some four months, re-en- listed in Company D, Seventy-eighth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. They served with the Seventeenth Army Corps, taking part in the battle of Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg, where they witnessed the surrender of Gen- eral Pemberton. After taking part in many raids, they joined General Sherman at Big Shanty, and with him went through to Atlanta. On the 22nd of July, 1864, the subject of this sketch with several others, was taken prisoner and then sent to the noted Andersonville prison. He remained there two months, then escaped bare headed and bare footed, and with two companions reached the Union lines near Atlanta after a hard night's tramp, having had nothing to eat for two days. He was almost a skeleton and was then sent home to recruit. After remaining at home a short time he went to New York, then by a vessel around Cape Hatteras, where they encountered a terrible storm. Mr. J. joined General Sherman at Buford, South Carolina, and took up the line of march through swamps etc., participating in the battle of Bentonville. He witnessed the surrender of Johnston's army, and then took part in the grand review at Washington. The regiment was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, and disbanded at Columbus, Ohio, on the 11th of July, 1865. He had been promoted to second lieutenant at Janesboro, North Carolina. Coming west in October, 1865, Mr. J. settled at Savan- nah, where he engaged in teaching. He also assisted in the postoffice and express office at Savannah while recruiting. He came to Nodaway County in October, 1869, and settled at Sweet Home, where he kept a grocery and the postoffice for some time. In the spring of 1878 he took a trip to Colorado for the benefit of his health, and on returning, settled at Maryville in the fall of that year, where he has since remained. He owns a fine farm of 220 acres east of town, and has a residence in Mary- ville. He was formerly a member of the G. A. R. Politically he is a
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staunch Republican. He was married in August, 1868, to Miss Melinda Mingus. She was born in Athens, Ohio, March 6, 1845. They have four children : Lewis A., born July 16, 1871; William D., born May 6, 1873; Ellis M., born May 7, 1877; Jessie V., born December 18, 1880. Himself and wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church .of Maryville.
THOMAS KELLY,
farmer and stock raiser, section 2, was born on the Isle of Man, Decem- ber 26, 1815. His father, Thomas Kelly, and his mother, formerly Miss Catharine Kirk, were also natives of the Isle of Man. Thomas there resided until fifteen years of age, when he crossed the ocean, starting from Liverpool, England, and landing at New York City, after being six weeks and three days on the voyage. He settled at Easton, Penn- sylvania, where he remained some three years, then moving to Williams- burg, on the Susquehanna River. His next location was at Pottsville, Pennsylvania, and after leaving there he went to Lawrence County, Ohio, where he resided some four years, then going to Gallia County. Fifteen years afterwards he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, in the spring of 1851, and settled in Polk Township, of which he has since been a resi- dent, with the exception of a trip made to California in the spring of 1875, when he visited two sons. Mr. K. has been an active citizen and a public spirited man, and being an old settler, he is well known. Dur- ing the war, seven of his family were sick at one time with smallpox, and all recovered except his father-in-law, who became ill with lock jaw and died. The neighbors were afraid to render any assistance, with the exception of Mr. Frazee and son and a man by the name of Snoddy. These three assisted in burying his father-in-law. He at present own's a fine farm of 172 acres, upon which is a good orchard, etc. He was married in 1835, to Mrs. Helen Wiseman, a native of Virginia. They . have seven children living : Margaret (now Mrs. Cass Harmon, of Nebraska City); John W., Lewis, Williams, Henry and Thomas, twins, and Pascall B. Mrs. Kelly died in 1865. Mr. K. was married again to Mrs. Mary Jennings. Their family consists of Hugh, Betty, George, Charlie, Allen, Jessie and Florence B. He is a member of the M. E. Church.
JUDGE S. T. KENNEDY,
farmer and stock raiser, section 9, was born on a farm in Fayette County, Indiana, on the 29th of September, 1830. His father, John Kennedy, a farmer by occupation, was a native of North Carolina, and his mother, whose maiden name was Miss Charity McMichael, was also born in the same state. Young Kennedy remained at his birthplace until fourteen years of age, and attended the common schools. In 1844 he accompa-
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nied his parents to Missouri, and settled in Platte County when Indians were the inhabitants. There he remained six years, coming to Nodaway County in the spring of 1850. In the fall of that year he entered the land on which he now resides and commenced improving it. At that time there were no settlers between his place and Maryville, and only four families and one store in that town. His parents and a nephew located on the property now composing the poor farm, and he has but one neighbor who lived near him in those early days, Mr. Cain, who located there in 1861. The nearest supply point was St. Joseph, and to make the trip occupied four days. Mr. Kennedy endured many trials in cultivating his land and developing a new country, but finally succeeded in procuring 240 acres, making a valuable stock farm He has some well- bred horses, graded cattle and other stock, and his land is well watered. In 1873 he was elected chairman of the county court, filling the position for five years and six months in a most satisfactory manner. The length of time he has served in public offices is ample evidence of the esteem in which he is held by all. He is Democratic in politics. Mr. K. was married July 14, 1850, to Miss Lucretia Smith, daughter of John P. Smith, formerly a prominent citizen of Clinton County, Missouri. They have seven children : Mary J., born June 8, 1851, (now Mrs. B. Willhart) ; John W., born April 20, 1853 ; Henry N., born November 25, 1855 ; Alice, born January II, 1861 ; Dora, born February 7, 1864, (now Mrs. W. Tay- lor) ; Henriette, born January 24, 1870, and Belle, born November 14, 1875. Three are deceased. Mr. K. is a member of Maryville Lodge, No. 165, A. F. and A. M., and for eight years he held the position of Master of the lodge. In 1873-4 he was District Deputy Grand Master.
ENOCH P. KNABB,
farmer and stock raiser, section 9, was born ten miles north of Cincin- nati, in Hamilton County, Ohio, August 12, 1827. His father, Jacob, was a farmer and blacksmith, and a native of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. His mother, formerly Elizabeth Parvin, was born in New Jersey. Enoch accompanied his parents to Jackson County, Indiana, when eight years of age, and there he was principally brought up. He attended the common schools, and assisted his father in cultivating the farm, though he also worked and became quite proficient at the black- smith trade. He remained on the homestead until he was twenty-eight years of age, and then purchased a farm of his own, on which he remained until he came west, in the spring of 1868. On the 14th of March he settled in Green Township, this county, and from there moved upon his present place in 1870. This embraces 200 acres, well stocked, an orchard of 200 trees, excellent buildings, and everything about the place indicates the successful agriculturist. He also owns forty acres of
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