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Isaac M. Jump, post office, Louisiana, a farmer of Calumet township, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Bourbon county, June 15, 1825. He is the son of John and Jane (nee Moore) Jump, with whom he came to Missouri in 1844. They settled first on what is known as the Walkerville place, where they remained until 1871, when they removed to the Jump home- stead, where our subject now lives. He was raised and educated in his na: tive county until coming to Missouri, and after his arrival here he remained with his parents until they became impaired by age, when they in turn lived with him until their demise-his father in 1880, and his mother in 1858. He was married to Miss Susannah Stark, daughter of the late Judge Stark, of Calumet township, in 1854, by whom he has four children: James M., of Louisiana; Emma J., John W., and Mary V. The farm on which he re- sides contains over 200 acres, and is located on the gravel road, about equal distance from Louisiana and Clarksville. His residence and out-buildings are in keeping with modern architecture, displaying thrift, taste, and com- fort; besides which he has other farms. in all containing some 415 acres. He is extensively engaged in stock-raising, and ranks among the first stock- raisers in the county. $
James HI. Kissinger. Mr. Kissinger is a native of Pike county: he was born in Calumet township, and on the farm upon which he at this time resides, on the 29th day of March, 1840. He is the son of Hendley and Catherine B. Kissenger, both of whom were natives of Lincoln county, Keu- tucky, and came to Missouri in the fall of 1830.` His father was born June 15, 1795, and died February 1, 1874. He was a man of great physical strength and powers of endurance, and also was possessed of much mental vigor and remarkable judgment. Through his euergy and foresight much
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of the large fortune which his children now enjoy was accumulated. The mother of James Il. was born December 13, 1798, and died May 10, 1871. She was a woman of splendid qualities of both inind and heart, and by her energy and prudent suggestions contributed no little to the success of her husband. The subject of our sketch was reared upon the farm and has, since manhood, devoted much of his attention to agricultural pursuits, though he is much better known, both at home and abroad, as a breeder of Short-Horns and other kinds of superior stock, than as a farmer. Indeed, so extensively has he been engaged in breeding and dealing in thorough- breds, and so successfully has he conducted the business, that for years he has been everywhere recognized as one of the Short-Horu kings of the west. Within a limit of twelve years, from 1867 to 1879, the herds of J. H. Kissinger, J. II. Kissinger & Co., and Pritchert & Kissinger, snatched from the best stock of the Union premiums to the amount of more than forty thousand dollars. Besides being a breeder of fine stock, Mr. Kissinger has also been an importer, having at different times brought over from Europe a considerable number of Short-Horns of fancy colors and the finest strains. He has also imported horses, sheep, and hogs; and the Clydes- dales bred from his stables are still to be found in the township and the county. While he continues to breed and sell the Shropshire, South-Down, and Cotswold sheep, and hogs of pure blood and enormous size. But while his own stock has been improved by his importations, some part of the heavy investments made in this direction has been returned to him from the exportation to England of some of the best stock from his own herd, cattle whose popular strains and splendid size made them desirable to the best breeders of the early home of the Short-Horn or the Durham. Mr. Kissin- ger resides abont five miles southeast of Clarksville, upon one of the most sightly and valuable farms in the county. He has about five hundred and fifty acres of his farm nicely set in blue grass, whose rich and luxuriant growth contributes alike to the value and beauty of the place. Upon the eastern border of the farm is a depot on the St. Louis, Keokuk & North- western Railroad, built by himself and called after him, Kissinger, from which both his stock and produce are shipped, and where great quantities of the daintiest food for his splendid stock is received. His house, a palatia! residence. stands near the center of the farm upon a beautiful emi- nence, from which most of the rich and undulating lands of Linwood, the name of his farm, can be seen. Mr. Kissinger owns an one-fourth interest in the large manufacturing establishment in Clarksville, known as the Major & Mackey Tobacco Company, and a like interest in the livery stable
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of the same town. Hle was married to Miss Bettie Stewart, the daughter of General David Stewart of Lincoln county, on November 6. 1859. They have four children, all daughters; viz., Mrs. Nannie M. MeDoel. Mattie C., Nellie S., Russie E. Kissinger. To the thorough and careful education of these, both Mr. and Mrs. Kissinger have devoted much care and attention. Mr. Kissinger has been a consistent member of the Christian Church since 1850, having been received into its communion when he was but a little more than ten years of age. His wife and some of his children are also members of the same religions organization. This gentleman has done much for Pike county, and her citizens very cheerfully acknowledge and very highly appreciate his services. Should his life be spared and his health continue as vigorous as now, other valuable contributions to the material wealth and prosperity of the county may be safely contemplated as the re- sult of his energy and enterprise. Not to mention Mr. and Mrs. Kissin- ger's hospitality would be to omit one of the distinguishing virtues of their happy home. They delight to have their friends with them, whom they treat right royally, while even the tramp or the beggar is not turned away empty handed from the doors of Linwood.
James S. Lewis, post-office, Paynesville; was born in Pike county, July 4, 1851, and was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He was married November 12, 1873, to Miss Mary A. Estes, of Pike county, Missouri, and the next spring he moved on to his present farm, which con- tains sixty-two acres of improved land, under a high state of cultivation. They are the parents of three children: Charles H., Harry C., and Benja- min F. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.
Francis Marion Mackey, post-office Clarksville, is a farmer by occupa- tion. Ile is a native of Pike county, born April 13, 1835. His father, Thomas J. Mackey, was a native of South Carolina, who came to Missouri when about five years of age, in 1814. F. M. was reared on a farm and edu- cated at the subscription schools of the time. When grown he engaged in farming and stock-raising, which has been the principal business of his life. Ilis farm at present consists of four hundred and eighteen acres, most of which is under cultivation; the soil being a dark, limestone loain, is well adapted to the growing of grain, wheat being the principal crop. Our sub- ject was married first to Lucinda MeLoed. daughter of Jame> L. MeLoed, one of the early settlers in this part of the county. She died May 6, 1875, leaving four sons: Lemuel F., James C., Henry T., and Irvin J. Mr. Mackey married for his second wife Miss Jane Mellroy. February 13. 1577; she died August 4, 1877. Hle was married to his present wife September 21,
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1882; she was Miss Belle Glover, daughter of Mrs. Julia Glover, who is making her home with Mr. Mackey. Mr. Mackey is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. and Mrs. Mackey is a member of the Christian Church.
John Thomas Mackey. farmer, post-office Clarksville, owns five hun- dred acres of choice land, all under fence, and three hundred and fifty acres of it is under enitivation. His farm is well improved, having all the neces- sary buildings to make farin life pleasant and prosperous, with a fine two- story residence, well finished and furnished. Mr. Mackey is a native of Pike county, born August 10, 1832, being the eldest son of Thomas J. and Sarah Mackey. He was raised on his father's farm, remaining with his parents until twenty-one years of age, when he set out for himself. ITis first purchase was an ax, with which he commenced to fell the timber and make his future farm on the land given him by his father. Mr. M. is a man of great energy and has succeeded well in the business of life, having now one of the finest farms in Pike county. He was married to Miss Eliza- beth Brown, daughter of Parson Brown, Esq. She died in May, 1879, leav- ing five children, all of whom are now living: Sarah O., Mary E., Ada B., Parson C., and John Tucker. She was a member of the Cumberland Pres- byterian Church at the time of her death. Mr. Mackey was married again in 1881 to Mrs. Doz. MeElroy, danghter of Hayden Eidson. She has three sons by her first husband, James W., Hayden, and Rufns L. Mr. Mackey is a member of Corinth C. P. Church, and Mrs. M. is a member of the Do- ver Baptist Church,
Samuel F. Mackey, farmer, . post-office Clarksville, is a native of Pike county, Missouri, born on the old homestead July 15, 1839. Thomas J. Mackey, the father of our subject, was a native of South Carolina, born Angust 22, 1809; the mother was a native of Kentucky, a daughter of Abel Griffith, born in 1804; they were married Angust 11, 1831, in Missouri. Thomas J. immigrated to this state about the year 1817, and continued to reside with his parents until he was twenty-one years of age. In 1830 he commenced to improve the farm known as the old Mackey homestead, on which he lived until his death, January 8, 1877. He raised a large family of boys, all of whom are still living and all professors of religion. The mother died January 22, 1878. Thomas J. Mackey, the grandfather of Samuel F., was born and raised in South Carolina, and immigrated to Mis- souri in 1817. Our subject was born and raised on the old homestead; on arriving at his majority he took charge of the farm. with his father and mother to live with him. Mr. Mackey was married to Miss E. A. Mellroy,
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daughter of Thomas T. Mellroy, in 1866; they have four children living: Maggie L., Sarah Gussie, Lulu J., and the babe, Allie Mande. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the C. P. Church. Mr. M. is an enthusiastic stock-raiser, and has many fine horses, cattle, and sheep. His homestead consists of two hundred and forty-three acres of good land, all in cultivation, besides other land to the amount of two hundred and fifty acres.
William W. Mackey, farmer, post-office Clarksville. IJis landed estate consists of two hundred and twenty-nine acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation; his house is a large, comfortable, two- story, frame building, built by himself, and is surrounded by all the out-buildings and other appliances necessary on a first class farm. Mr. Mackey was born in Pike county, Missouri. May 22, 1837; he is the fourth of five brothers; was reared on the farm, and educated in the schools of the neighborhood. Ou arriving at man's estate he began his career as a farmer, which has been his principal business through life. He gives especial at- tention to the raising of wheat. He married Martha A. Scott, a native of Illinois, and daughter of John M. Scott. They have three children living: Lillie J., Earnest A., and Virgil W. Mr. and Mrs. M. are both members of the Baptist Church at Dover. Miss Lillie is a member of the same church at Lagrange, where she is attending school. Mr. M. is a clear- headed man, shrewd in his business, fair in his dealings, a good neighbor, always kind and hospitable.
John Stephenson McConnell, farmer, post-office Clarksville, is a native of Pike county, Missouri, born October 4, 1822, near Louisiana. Robert McConnell, the father of John, was born in Fayette county, Kentucky, in September, 1795, and immigrated to Missouri with his father in 1800, settling in the town of St. Charles, and came to Buffalo township in this county in 1807. When the war broke out in 1812, they with others moved into Fort Buffalo. Robert McConnell was married in 1820, to Jane V. Turner, danghter of John Turner, one of the pioneers of that time. Robert McConnell continued to reside in Pike county, Missouri, after he had grown to manhood, until 1849, when he removed to Pike county, Illinois, and thence to Calhoun county, where he lived until his death. Capt. William MeConnell, the grandfather of John S., built the first grist mill in Pike county, Missouri. Our subject was raised on a farm, and received a good common school edu- cation. He was married in 1843 to Miss Mary Ann Sidwell, daughter of John Sidwell. They have four children living, three boys and one girl. Ile has a fine farm of 160 acres where he lives, and eighty acres in Calhoun county, Illinois. He is a member of the Masonic Order, and also a worthy 39
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and exemplary member of the Christian Church; a man much respected by his neighbors.
Thomas J. MeDannold, farmer, post-office Clarksville This gentleman is a native of Pike county, Missouri, born March 6, 1839. Ilis father, Newton MeDannold, was a native of Kentucky, born in 1807, and immi- grated to Missouri in 1834, first settling on what is known as Little Rainsey Creek, stopping there about two years. He then moved to his permanent residence, the old McDannold homestead, two and a-half miles south of Clarksville, where he followed the avocation of a farmer, and where he raised a large family of four boys and four girls, who all grew to be men and women, and seven of whom are still living. The mother's maiden naine was Louisa Gaines, a native of Kentucky. She died in 1847, and the father in 1881, at the age of seventy-three. Reuben MeDannold, the grandfather of Thomas J., was a Kentuckian, who came to Missouri in 1834, and set- tled on the waters of Little Ramsey Creek, where he continued to reside until the time of his death in 1848, at the age of eighty-four. Our subject was raised at the old homestead, and educated in the neighboring schools. Ile went to Louisiana; from there to Memphis, where he engaged in business for a time, and from there he came to the western part of this county, and moved from there to his present farm in 1866. His farm con- tains 150 acres of choice land, with a rich limestone soil. He has a fine two story residence, situated on a high point with a fine view of the splendid country that surrounds it. Mr. McDannold was married, in 1861, to Susan J., daughter of William Smith, Esq., an old resident of Pike county. They have three children, two boys and a girl: Hermon G., Mary H., and John W.
William McKee. The subject of this sketch is the fifth and only son now living. Ile was born on what is known as the McKee homestead in the year 1849. Ilis father, James McKee, was a native of Ireland and was born in the town of Dublin in 1800. He came to America with his par- ents when a small boy. He sometime afterward went to Kentucky, and thence to the city of St. Louis, where he resided for some years, and came to Pike county about the year 1830 and began his career as a teacher, which he followed for many years, In 1832 he was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Mulherin, daughter of John Mulherin, one of the early settlers of this part of the county. This couple reared a family of nine children, eight of whom are dead. Mr. James McKee died, after having accumulated a considerable amount of property, in 1861, the mother preceding in 1854. H. McKee died August 25, 1878. His widow, who was Miss V. S., daugh-
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ter of Thomas Merritt, Esq., who came to Missouri in 1834, is now living on the old homestead. The two farms now left to the children are at present being carried on by our subject, William McKee, who is a successful agri- culturist.
Thomas F. Mellroy. This gentleman is a native of Fayette county, Kentucky, where he was born on the 13th day of July, 1820. In June, 1831, when about eleven years of age, he removed with his parents to Mis- souri, and settled in the timber lands near Bowling Green, where he assisted his father in clearing away the forests, and opening up a farm. The old and early homestead built of logs is standing to-day, and presents a con- trast indeed with the present residence and home surroundings of the sub- ject of our sketch. Mr. Mellroy is of Irish extraction, his parents having removed from the northern part of Ireland to the United States about the year 1819. His father, Daniel Mellroy, first landed at Buffalo, New York, and subsequently found his way to Kentucky. The mother of Thomas Mc- Ilroy was Jane Wisely, who emigrated to this country with her husband, and who survived his death a number of years. The parents of our subject raised a family of seven children, three boys and four girls, four of whom still survive. Thomas Mellroy was reared on a farm, had few facilities for acquiring an education, but from thoroughly studions habits and close read- ing, together with a careful observation of the ways of the world, he grew early into the habit of correct thought, and is to-day a strong and ready
reasoner. His father having died when our subject was quite young he re- mained at the homestead and cared for his mother until he had attained the age of twenty-five years, when he was united in marriage to Letitia Henry, daughter of Alexander Henry. ou November 18. 1845, and then "set out" for himself to carve his own fortune in the world. He at this time moved upon the farm upon which he now resides, and has all his life assidiously and successfully followed the avecation of farming. Mr. Mellroy was four times married. His second wife was Lucretia Henry, daughter of Josiah Henry, and survived their union less than one year. He was again married a few years thereafter to Jane Martin, daughter of Judge James Martin, of Peno township, with whom he lived for the period of about one year, and some time after her death he was united to his present wife. Maggie J. Stark, daughter of John W. Stark, of Calumet. Both Mr. Mellroy and his estimable wife are consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and are attentive to the discharge of the duties imposed by the re- lations they sustain.
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James S. McLoed, farmer, post-office Clarksville, was born in Bourbon county, Kentucky, on the Sth day of December, 1811. When about nine years of age be came to Missouri with his father, in 1820. His father, Wm. MeLoed, was born May 25, 1789; was married in Bourbon county, Kentucky, to Mary Stark, daughter of James Stark. They reared a family of nine children, who lived to be men and women grown, three boys and six girls, seven of whom still survive. This aged couple lived together nearly sixty-three years. The mother died in 1873; the father in 1876. James S., our subject, was raised on his father's farm and is still living within half a mile of where he first stopped in the woods. He has worked at the carpenter's trade for many years. He has had one daughter, Fanny Isabelle. Mr. MeLoed joined the Baptist Church over fifty years ago, and is the only remaining original member of that organization. His first wife was a member of the same church. Mr. MeLoed has been justice of the peace some fifteen months, being appointed to serve out an unexpired term by the resignation of Win. Boggess. In 1846 he was elected clerk, and again in 1850; he served in all some nine years.
John McLoed, a farmer of Calumet township was born on a farm near Clarksville, June 24, 1836; he is a son of James S. and Sallie (Kelley) Mic- Loed, old pioneers of Pike county, who came from Kentucky in 1820. They settled in Calumet township, where the subject of this sketch was born and raised. He lived with his parents until becoming of age; he being raised a farmer, chose that pursuit for life. During the late war he was a Union man and served as fourth sergeant for several months in a company of Mis- souri State Militia. November 17, 1864, he married Nancy Jane Scott of Illinois. who died in Calumet township, November 23, 1873. By her he had three children, Lucinda A., James S. and Sallie L. He was married a second time to Mrs. Mary Louisa Scott, April 26, 1877. He is a member of the Dover Baptist Church and his wife of the Corinth Presbyterian Church. In 1876 he, with Joseph W. Mackey, made a business trip to Natchez and New Orleans taking to those markets horses and large mules.
William Douglas Major is a native of Virginia, born near Linchburg, Bedford county, May 12, 1838. His father, James Major, was a native of the same state, born in 1809, a farmer by profession. He immigrated to Missouri in 1851, and settled near Clarksville, where he lived until he died October 19, 1881. The mother of our subject was a native of Virginia; her maiden name was Mildred A. Augden; she died in January, 1864. William D., cur subject, was reared and educated in this county at the Watson Semi- nary, and at the college at Palmyra. In 1868 he engaged in the manufac-
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ture of tobacco with N. W. Ogden, under the firm and style of Major & Ogden. Mr. Major was married April 26, 1861, to Miss Kate Wilson, daughter of Mr. Wilson, of Memphis, Tennessee. They have four children : Annie M., Harry J., Nellie M., and Charley M. Mr. Major is a prominent member of the Knights of Honor and W. C. Lodge No. 27. He is also a member of the Baptist Church.
Perry Meloan, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Montgomery county, Kentucky, October 7, 1820. When he was nine years of age he came with his parents to Pike county, Missouri, where he was reared and edu- cated. living with his parents until he reached his majority, when he went to Wisconsin, where he remained for three years, then he returned to Pike county, and remained until 1830, when he went to California, enticed by the glitter of gold. He remained there with good success for about a year and a half, when he again returned to Pike county and engaged in the mercan- tile business, in company with his brother Joseph, at Paynesville, which oc- cupation he followed for a period of three years, when he sold out and pur- chased his present farm, which contains 160 acres of improved land. He was married November 9, 1843, to Elizabeth J. Patton, a daughter of Thomas D. and Julia Patton. They are the parents of eight children, all of whom still survive: Mary A., John F., Julia, Sarah, Elizabeth. Carrie O., Robert, and Fannie. Mr. M. and wife are members of the Christian Church.
Andrew Nester, farmer. This gentleman is from Germany; born in Wordenburg, November 21, 1830. He was reared and educated in his na- tive country. When about fifteen years of age he learned the blacksmith trade. Le and his father came to the United States in 1851, landing in New York. He then lived in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa, coming to Missouri in the year 1858, stopping in Clarksville, where he worked at his trade. He Was married in 1856 to Miss Theresa Keffer, of Muscatine. Jowa. She was a native of Baden. She died in May, 1857. Soon after her death Mr. Nester returned to Wordenburg on a visit. On returning to Muscatine, Iowa, he was again married, to Elnora Kruk, a native of Germany, in 1857. Mr. Nester, in the following June, came to Clarksville, where he worked a while, and then moved to a farm, in 1869, on which he carried on farming, at the same time carrying on the blacksmithing. Mr. N. is one of the substantial citizens of the county, and owns 183 acres of choice land, well adapted for growing grain of all kinds. They have five children living: John W., Andrew W., Leo, Henry, and Mary F. He is a Catholic in be- lief.
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William Norton is a native of Virginia, born in Londen county, No- vember 24, 1803. Ile went to Kentucky, when a small boy, with his parents where he was reared and educated. His father, Alexander Norton, immigra- ted to Missouri in the fall of 1830, stopping in Lincoln county one year, then moved to Pike county, and stopped some two years, and in the spring of 1833 he erceted a hewed log-house containing two rooms and a hall; and moved to his present farm which was one dense forest, and which he has cleared up-the greater part of it himself. The farm contains 360 acres, of which he gave to his boys 240 acres. He now has a large two-story brick resi- dence which he built in 1860-61. Hle was first married to Miss Martha Tinsley, danghter of Rodney Tinsley of Louisiana; she died in 1860, leav- ing two children; viz., William G. and Rodney A. Mr. Norton has been one of the enterprising farmers of this township; he has been an extensive dealer in mules, cattle, and hogs. His farm being well adapted to the grow- ing of wheat, he has devoted much attention to this crop. He has also given some attention to the cultivation of tobacco. Ile was married to his present wife in the year 1863, who was a Miss Sarah Colbert, a native of Virginia, and was reared in the Shenandoah Valley; by this union they have two children: Arthur Lee, and Henry Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Norton are consistent members of the Baptist Church.
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