The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens, Part 96

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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J. S. F. WOOD,


farmer, fruit grower and clergyman, is the owner of 130 acres of land on section 36, upon which are 1,000 choice bearing apple trees. Mr. Wood was born in Page County, Virginia, January 6, 1839, and came to Missouri with his father in the fall of 1838. He received a good educa- tion at the Mt. Pleasant College, in Kansas, and subsequently studied for the ministry. In 1860, he commenced preaching as a Baptist clergy- man, and in 1850, came to Andrew County, Missouri, where he began his ministry. Locating in this county in the spring of 1868, he bought the farm where he now lives. This he improved, built a comfortable house, and set out an orchard of fifteen acres of very choice fruit. He has now over 1,000 bearing trees, which are yielding him large returns. Mr. Wood married Miss Sarah Elliott, daughter of Jonathan Elliott, of Andrew County, March 8, 1866. They have two children : William J. and Jay A. Mr. W. organized the Baptist Church in Bolckow, and has started many others. He has made three trips to Virginia and back with his team since locating here. He has accomplished much labor on his farm, besides attending to his ministerial duties Mr. Wood is serv- ing the Baptist Church in Bolckow, as its pastor, very acceptably to the congregation.


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F. M. ANDERSON,


farmer, speculator and cattle feeder, section 6, is a native of Westmore- land County, Pennsylvania, and was born on the 28th day of May, 1842. He moved with his parents to Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska, in 1856, and settled on a farm, where he remained till 1862, when he went to Ohio and enlisted in the First Cavalry. He participated in the engagements at Jonesburg, Atlanta, Georgia, Nashville, Tennessee, was on the Wilson raid, and at Ebenezer Church. He was mustered out in


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October, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio. Mr. A. then moved to Andrew County, Missouri, and, in 1866, returned to his native home, spending one summer, when he again went to Andrew County, Missouri, and from there to Caldwell County. He then located where he now resides. His farm consists of 320 acres of improved land, well watered. Mr. Anderson was married December 7, 1867, to Miss Mary J. Moffitt, a native of Morgan County, Indiana, born on the 20th day of April, 1846. Their family consists of three children : Lavina, born October 13, 1868 ; Joseph W., born June 23, 1872, and Oris C., August 31, 1876. Mr. A. is a member in good standing of Hesperian Lodge, No. 189, I. O. O. F.


JOHN ASHFORD,


farmer and stock raiser, section 34, is a native of County Devonshire, England, where he was born on the 18th of February, 1824, and subse- quently, with his parents, immigrated to Wales, and there remaining till he was some twenty-five years of age. Some of the time he was inter- ested in the lumber business. In 1849 he came to America and settled in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, on a farm. In 1863 he went to Mon- tana Territory, following mining and contracting, and traveled through the Yellowstone country and the country in which General Guster was killed, and was acquainted with Curtis' guides, James Taylor and Mitch Bowies, half-breeds. Mr. A. returned to the states in 1871, on a visit to his family, who were then residents of Andrew County, Missouri, and concluding to remain, he purchased his present farm in Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1872, at once beginning to make improvements. This is now under a high state of cultivation. Mr. Ashford was married December 8, 1844, to Miss Jane Harris, a native of Cornwall, England, born Sep- tember 21, 1826. They have had ten children : Mary, Harriet, Benja- min, Augusta, Alice, Josephine and Mollie, living, and William, Elizabeth and Mamie, deceased. Mr. A. is a member of Hesperian Lodge, No. 189, I. O. O. F., of Graham.


DR. P. J. BARRON,


physician and surgeon, a native of Pulaski County, Kentucky, was born on the 12th day of December, 1844, on a farm, being the youngest son of Walker Barron. P. J. received a good common school education, and afterwards attended Gilmore's Institute for some nine months. He began the study of medicine with a Dr. Doolin, continuing for about two years. In 1864 he enlisted in the Second Kentucky Cavalry, and was with General Sherman on his march to the sea, his regiment acting as escort to that general at the time of the surrender. Dr. B. was mustered out at Lexington, North Carolina, and was discharged at Louisville, Kentucky, August 4, 1865. From 1867 to '69 he was engaged in the


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mercantile business. This he closed out and devoted the next two years to purchasing and shipping south large numbers of mules and horses. In 1871 he came to Missouri and settled in Graham, Nodaway County, associating himself with the firm of McQuary & Bros., and devoting his leisure time to the study of medicine. In 1877 he entered the Keokuk Medical College, at Keokuk, Iowa, from which institution he was gradu- ated June 18, 1878. He then returned to Graham and began the prac- tice of his chosen profession. His studious habits, large experience and attention to business have gained for him a name which will place him in the front rank among his fellow practitioners. Dr. Barron was united in marriage on the eighteenth of November, 1874, to Miss Sarah J. Shamberger, a native of Bolt County, Maryland. She was born August 4, 1846, and came to Graham in 1872. They have three boys: Jacob S., Pleasant J., and Joe F. Dr. B. is a member of the Christian Church.


S. H. BARNES,


farmer and stock raiser, section 16, was born on a farm in Sangamon County, Illinois, on the 13th day of August, 1828, and when at the age of nine years, with his parents, he moved to Platte County, Missouri, and settled on a farm. In 1841 he moved to White Cloud Township, this county, and located on the S. L. Briggs place, and while living there he planted a sprout only a foot high which has now grown to be a tree some three feet in diameter. In 1846 the family moved to Washington County, Illinois, and in 1851 S. H. went across the plains to California, starting from St. Louis on the 4th of April, and arriving at Placerville on the 7th of September, making the trip with oxen. He there fol- lowed mining for about five years, and in 1856 returned to Illinois via San Francisco, New Orleans, and St. Louis. He remained in Illinois two years, and in 1858 moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and pur- chased land on which he resided till 1860. As a citizen he has always shown a worthy public spiritedness, and has heartily sympathized with all local improvements. Mr. Barnes was united in marriage October I, 1857, to Miss Annie C. Collins, a native of Washington County, Illinois, born on the 21st of March, 1840. By this union they have had the fol- lowing children : J. W., born October 14, 1858 ; Nancy A., born August 12, 1860 ; Mary T., born December 24, 1861, died March 17, 1862; Laura A., born February 6, 1863, died April 24, 1879; Louisa E., born December 17, 1866; Serepta A., born May 10, 1868, died September 12, 1874; N. H., born December 25, 1869; Ida M., born April 17, 1871 ; Stephen E., born February 7, 1873 ; Osa V., born March 10, 1876; Flor- ence, born June 28, 1877; Pauline E., born March 31, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the M. E. Church.


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HENRY F. BAUBLITS,


farmer and stock raiser, section 18, was born on the 18th of June, 1820, on a farm in Baltimore County, Maryland, spending his boyhood days in the same county. At the age of seventeen years, he learned the shoemaker's trade, working at that business for some years, when he learned and worked at the manufactory of grain cradles. In 1854, he - moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled some two and a-half miles south of Graham, and in 1856, he came to his present location, about two and a-half miles southeast of Graham, purchasing 120 acres. From this time on he entered, and made additional purchases of land, till he now owns about 700 acres finely improved. On coming to Mis- souri, he found this a wild prairie, but being a man of great energy, by his own industry and good management, he has made this property him- self. He is cautious, straightforward, and strictly honest in all transac- tions. Mr. B. was married in September, 1842, to Miss Mary Hair, a native of Baltimore County, Maryland, born in 1821. By this union they have had eight children : Mollie, Melvin, John H. and Alice, living, and Sarah, William, Alfred and Charlotte, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. B. are both members of the Lutheran Church.


JOSEPH HARLAN BOHART,


retired merchant and speculator, is the second son of Richard C. and Eliza Bohart. The former was born in Guernsey County, Ohio, on the 7th of September, 1828, and when at the age of four years, with his parents, he moved to Clarke County, Indiana. He was a cooper by trade, but, in 1853, he embarked in the mercantile business, continuing till 1879. He was very ambitious, firm in purpose, honorable and strictly methodical in all his transactions. To his excellent business qualifications is largely due his remarkable success. Through his energy and enterprise the Presbyterian Church was built. He went where duty called him at all times, and during any season. His presence was always greeted with gladness. He was the able defender of the faith, and a wise counselor. Sunday schools were an especial object of interest with him. He was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, and belonged to Hesperian Lodge, No. 189, I. O. O. F. Mr. Bohart was united in marriage September 21, 1848, to Miss Eliza Dunlavy, a native of Washington County, Pennsylvania, born on the 6th of June, 1826. She was the second daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Dunlavy, and with her parents moved to Clarke County, Indiana, in 1844. On the 25th of June, 1876, on a beautiful day near sundown, this noble man, Richard C. Bohart, closed his eyes in death. His wife still survives, and enjoyes the blessing of his children. She is an active member of


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the Presbyterian Church. Harlan is a native of Clarke County, Indiana, and was born on the 18th of February, 1854, and, with his parents, in 1864, came to. Nodaway County, Missouri, settling at Graham. He spent his boyhood days here, and received a good education. In 1875, he became the junior member of his father's establishment, a stock con- sisting of general merchandise. In 1878, the father sold his interest to his two younger sons, and the firm was known as Bohart & Brother. In 1881, the firm was dissolved, Harlan devoting his entire attention to the stock business. He is connected with Mr. Peter Maurer, and the firm is among the strongest in the country. Mr. Bohart was married on the 13th day of May, 1875, to Miss Martha E. Brink, the daughter of John Q., and Mary Brink. She was born on the 15th day of June, 1854. They have two children, Stella, born September 2, 1878, and Mabel, born March 21, 1881.


WILLIAM B. BOHART,


liveryman, an enterprising young business man, is a son of Richard C. and Eliza Bohart, and is a native of Henryville, Clarke County, Indiana, born on the 14th day of August, 1861. When near three years of age he was brought to Graham by his parents, in 1864, spending his youth here and receiving his education at the High School of Graham. In 1878, he with a brother, purchased his father's one-half interest in the store and continued in the mercantile business till 1881. At that time the entire stock was disposed of. Mr. B. then purchased one-half inter- est in the stock and stable of E. R. Pratt, and they are doing an excel- lent business. Mr. Bohart is a firm friend of his adopted city, and loses no opportunity to advance her interest and prosperity. His marriage occurred on the 25th day of December, 1879, to Miss Maria Impey, a native of Andrew County, Missouri, born on the 3d of April, 1860. With her parents she came to Graham in 1873. Mr. and Mrs. B. have one child, Oron Floyd, born November 5, 1880. Mr. B. is a member of Lodge No. 202, of the A. O. U. W.


URIAH BOND,


blacksmith, is a native of Guilford, North Carolina and was born on a farm on the 12th of July, 1820. He spent his youthful days and received a good common school education, in his native county, and in 1843 he immigrated to Clay County, Missouri, settling on a farm near Liberty. There he remained until 1855, when he moved to Haynesville, Clinton County, Missouri, and worked at his trade for seven years. In 1862 he responded to his country's call by enlisting in Company B., Sixth Mis- souri State Cavalry, and did active service through the State of Missouri till 1864, when he was honorably discharged. In the fall of 1865 with his


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family, he moved to Graham, Nodaway County, and resumed the busi- ness of village blacksmith. By good management and industry he is now pleasantly situated. He was united in marriage on the 30th day of September, 1838, to Miss Louisa Fentris, a native of North Carolina, born October 9, 1822. Mr. and Mrs. Bond have had ten children: Thomas C., Jane L., Mary T., Martin N. S. D., Lora A. and Lula H. living, and Sarah P., John M., William S., and Rosa, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. B. are both members of the M. E. Church.


CHARLES E. BOWEN,


carriage painter, section II, was born in St. Clair County, Michigan, on the 19th day of March, 1841, being the eldest son of John and Julia Bowen. Charles spent his boyhood and received his education in his native county, and there began the painter's trade when but sixteen years of age. He responded to his country's call in 1861, by enlisting in Company F, Sixteenth Regiment Michigan Volunteer Infantry, partici- pating in the battles of Yorktown, the seven days battle of the Wilder- ness, and the second Bull Run. He received a wound in the left thigh, and was transferred to the invalid corps, stationed at Harrisburg, Penn- sylvania. He was mustered out August 26, 1865. Mr. Bowen then set- tled at Fall River, Massachusetts, where he remained till 1866, when he moved to Philadelphia, and in 1867, came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He located at Graham, and in 1871, moved to Maryville. In 1876, he returned to Graham, and farmed till 1880. He then opened a shop and began working at his trade. Mr. B was married February 22, 1864, to Miss Cora Costilla, a native of Charleston, North Carolina, born in 1841. He formed her acquaintance while he was in the army. They have one adopted child, Minnie Cobb, a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, born in 1870. Mr. B. and wife are members of the Church of God.


I. F. BROWN,


farmer, speculator and cattle feeder, section II, is a descendant of one of the first families of Nodaway County, and is a grand child of Abner Brown, the founder of the city of Graham. The subject of this sketch, better known as "Frank," is a native of Graham, Nodaway County, Mis- souri, and was born on the 27th day of June, 1847. He spent his youthful days here, and received a good common school education at this place. He was the eldest son of J. M. and Elizabeth Brown, and when at the age of fifteen years his father enlisted in the army and lost his life in the war of the rebellion, Frank being the eldest son, it fell on his shoulders to look after the interest of the farm and family. This he continued to do faithfully, being engaged in farming and raising and dealing in live


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stock. Though young in years he is old in experience in this business, and is classed among the leading men of the county. He has associated himself with Mr. William E. Johnson, and they are doing an extensive trade. Mr. Brown was married on the 20th day of November, 1870, to Miss Louisa J. Bond, a native of Clay County, Missouri, born on the 29th day of July, 1851. She is the second living child of Uriah and Louisa Bond, now residents of Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have a family of five children : Chloe C., born October 17, 1871 ; Otto M., born Septem- ber II, 1873; Thomas M., born December 18, 1875; Earle B., born August 13, 1877 ; and Fred F., born March 18, 1880. Mrs. B. is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. B. has spent much time traveling through the western territories. His farm now consists of 305 acres of finely improved land, with excellent buildings.


W. W. BROWN,


farmer, speculator, and cattle feeder, section 6, is a native of Nodaway County, Missouri, and was born January 20, 1848. He is the second son of J. M. and Elizabeth Brown. The former the son of Abner Brown, one of the first settlers of Hughes Township, he having come here in 1840. The subject of this narrative spent his boyhood days and received his education at Graham. When he was the age of fourteen years, his father enlisted in the army and lost his life at Memphis, Ten- nessee, in 1863. W. W.'s time was for the next few years devoted to assisting his mother with the farm. When twenty years old he dis- posed of his interest in the farm to his brothers, and began the business of a live stock speculator. In 1876 he purchased 240 acres of land, making an additional purchase in 1880, till now he owns some 400 acres of well improved land, with buildings complete, and well watered. Mr. Brown was married on the 20th day of November, 1870, to Miss Martha A. Trapp, a native of Andrew County, Missouri, born February 1, 1854. She is the daughter of Rev. Christian Trapp, a pioneer and a native of Missouri, born in 1819 in Lafayette County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. B. are both members of the Christian Church. Their family consists of two children : Claudius O., born December 17, 1872; Orie B., born January 20, 1879.


THOMAS W. CHAMBERLAIN,


farmer and cattle feeder, is a native of Meade County, Kentucky, where he was born June 18, 1836, being a son of Paul P. and Elizabeth (Lamp- ton) Chamberlain, both natives of Virginia. His father was born in 1812, and died in 1881, and his mother, who was born in 1814, is still living in Andrew County, Missouri. Thomas, with his parents, moved to Missouri in 1843 and settled in the northwestern part of Andrew


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County. There he spent his boyhood days, and received his education. In 1856 he associated himself with one Garner Kelly, and carried on a wood yard on the Missouri River, in Holt County, till 1859, when he returned to Andrew County, Missouri. He was united in marriage on the 19th of October, 1858, to Miss Eliza J. Hall, the daughter of J. P. and Celia (Cobb) Hall. She, with her parents, came to Missouri and settled in Andrew County, in 1840. Mr. Chamberlain farmed till 1864, in which year he freighted on the plains. He returned during the fall of that year and has since been following agricultural pursuits. In 1870 he sold out and settled in Nodaway County, Missouri. His farm consists of 240 acres of finely improved land, some five miles south of Graham. Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the Christian Church. They have five chil- dren : Mary D., Walter Lee, Soloma, Celia E. and Anna V.


FAYETTE COOK,


farmer and stock raiser, section 24, is a native of Morrow County, Ohio, and was born on the 20th of July, 1829. He spent his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and started out in life for himself when but a mere boy, first engaging in agricultural pursuits. In 1850 he visited the western country, spent the winter in Nodaway County, Missouri, returned to Ohio, and in 1858 went to Pike's Peak and then to Salt Lake City and through Oregon. From there he traveled through North and South California, took a vessel at San Francisco and returned to Ohio by the way of New York. He there devoted his time to farming, and in 1869 sold out and came to Nodaway County, Missouri, and settled on his present farm, consisting of some 400 acres of well improved land, situated about four miles north of Graham. Mr. Cook was married February 24, 1852 to Miss Mary Cyphers, a native of New Jersey, born on the 24th of October, 1831. With her parents she soon after moved to Morrow County, Ohio. Their family consists of six children, Samantha, Miles, Allen, James, John and Mary Belle. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are both members of the Patrons of Husbandry, Lodge No. 131, and are supporters of the Baptist Church. Mr. Cook has gained for himself a famous reputation as being a large producer. In 1880-81 his corn crop amounted to about 9,000 bushels and his wheat footed up 1,000 bushels.


ANDERSON CRAIG,


farmer and stock raiser, section 19, is a native of Gallatin County, Ken- tucky, where he was born on the first of June, 1851, being the fourth son of Albert G. and Virginia J. (Brooking) Craig. They were natives of Kentucky. Anderson spent his boyhood days and received a common schooling in his native county. He graduated in French, German


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and English literature at the Washington and Lee University, of Lex- ington, Virginia, in 1870. In the spring of 1871, he came to Nodaway County, Missouri, purchasing some 320 acres of raw prairie, five miles northeast of Graham. By his industry, good management and late purchases, he now is owner of 440 acres of finely improved land. Mr. Craig was united in marriage on the 17th day of December, 1874, to Miss Mary J. Still, a native of Douglas County, Kansas, born on the 11th day of January, 1855. She was the only daughter of Dr. J. M. and Rahab M. (Saunders) Still, and moved to Nodaway County, Missouri, in 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Craig have two children, a son and daughter : Arthur S. and Beulah R. They are members of the Baptist Church, and also of Patrons of Husbandry Lodge, No. 131.


WILLIAM H. CRAMER,


an extensive farmer and stock raiser, section 24, is a native of St. Law- rence County, New York, and was born on a farm September 19, 1839. He passed his boyhood days and received his education in his native county, and July 11, 1862, enlisted in Company F, One Hun- dred and Sixth New York Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and was with Gen- eral Sheridan. He was discharged in May, 1865, and returned to his home in New York ; then went to Michigan, where he stayed two years, and, upon selling out, he moved to Illinois, remaing one year, when he located in Atchison County, Missouri. This was his home for some time. In 1872 Mr. C. moved to Holt County, Missouri, and, in 1874, to the farm near which he now resides. In 1877, he returned to Atchison County, and farmed till 1880, when he sold out, and again came to Nod- away County. His farm consists of 273 acres of improved land, well watered. He is a self made man, and has accumulated what he has by close attention to business, and strict integrity therein. Mr. C. was mar- ried in Will County, Illinois, September 24, 1867, to Miss Dollie Good- win, a native of Will County, Illinois, born February 22, 1849. By this union they have had four children : Charlotte R., born December 12, 1868, in Atchison County, Missouri ; Altie M., born February 8, 1871, in Forest City, Holt County, Missouri ; Jesse H., born January 8, 1878, in Atchison County, Missouri, died September 29, 1878, and Lois H., born August 11, 1879, in Atchison County, Missouri. Mr. Cramer is a Mason, belonging to Lodge No. 208, of Will County, Ill.


WILLIAM E. CRAWFORD,


farmer, stock raiser and cattle feeder, section 28, is a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, and was born October 30, 1842. In 1844, with


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his parents, he moved to Ohio, and settled in Pickaway County. In October, 1863 he enlisted in the Twelfth Ohio Cavalry, and participated in the battles of Nashville, Tennessee; Lookout Mountain, Salisbury, North Carolina, and with his regiment assisted in the capture of Jeffer- son Davis. Mr. C. received his discharge at Nashville, Tennessee, in 1865. He returned to Pickaway County, Ohio, and in 1868 moved to Andrew County, Missouri, his parents coming with him. In the spring of 1869 he purchased his present farm in Nodaway County, Missouri, on which he settled, and by his industry and good management he now owns 120 acres of improved land. Mr. Crawford was married May 12, 1863, to Miss Rebecca Hanks, who was born on the 15th of April, 1843. She died October 14, 1871, leaving the following children : John H., Charles A., Sarah E., and Mary. Mr. C. was mar- ried again on the 30th day of August, 1873, to Miss Prudence Camp- bell, born in 1845. She died May 19, 1880, leaving two children, Josie M. and Flora E. His third marriage was on the 2d of March, ISSI, to Miss Ida Tryon, a native of Morgan County, born April 30, 1862. Mr. C. is a member of the Christian Church. Mrs. C. worships with the Baptist denomination.


JONATHAN CRYDER,


farmer and stock raiser, section 16, was born in Ross County, Ohio, on the 23d of April, 1828, and spent his boyhood days and received a good education in his native county. In the fall of 1850 he moved to Pike County, Illinois and settled on a farm, but sold out in 1865 and came to Nodaway County, Missouri. He located about three miles north of Graham, where he remained two years, then disposed of his place and purchased the farm on which he now resides, consisting of 120 acres of well improved land. Mr. Cryder was married on the 20th day of Octo- ber, 1850, to Miss Harriet Downs, a native of Ross County, Ohio, born on the 8th of April, 1831. They have had a family consisting of : John M., George T., Clara, Mary C. and Atta, living, and Frank, Flora E., Curtis G., Emma E. and Albert M. deceased. Mr. and Mrs. C. are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.




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