DAHLMAN, Gerhart Anton
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Feb 2 1832, Westphalia, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:472
Gerhart Anton Dahlman. The late Gerhart Anton Dahlman of Deepwater township was born in Westphalia, Germany, February 2, 1832, and departed this life at his home near Germantown, June 1, 1910. He was the son of Herman and Mary Ann Dahlman who lived all of their lives in the land of their birth. Accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Henry Kalwei, Mr. Dahlman emigrated from Germany in 1869 and arrived at Germantown, Henry County, Missouri, in May, 1869. He stayed at Germantown for nine years and was employed by Anton Mucke and Joseph Schmedding. He purchased his farm in 1872 and moved a house from Germantown to his farm. In 1878 he returned to Germany for his sweetheart, to whom he was married in 1878, and at once set sail for his home in America. He married Annie Marie Krimphoff, who was born in Westphalia, Germany, September 2, 1855, the daughter of Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Renekamp) Krimphoff, both of whom spent all of their lives in Germany. The father died in 1880 and the mother in 1877. Mr. Dahlman was ably assisted in the work of improving his farm by his devoted wife who assisted him in the farm work, set out trees, hedges, and vines and they created a beautiful home. The Dahlman farm consists of eighty acres with thirteen acres of timber land in addition. The children born to Gerhart Anton and Annie Marie Dahlman are as follow: Elizabeth, born July 3, 1879, married 1899 to Robert Teeman, and has three children, Augusta, Richard, and Viola. Mrs. Dahlman has an adopted son, William Dahlman, born July 25, 1891, married September 28, 1915, to Lorena Minnich, the daughter of George and Ora (Bradburn) Minnich, and granddaughter of William Minnich, a pioneer who stood guard at Germantown during the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Dahlman have one child, Martha Ann, born February 22, 1917. For some years or since the death of Mr. Dahlman, William has been managing the farm in the interest of his foster mother and has become a very successful farmer. The Dahlman land is underlaid with a vein of coal which has been mined for several years. The place is known as "The Fairview Farm," on account of the magnificent view of the surrounding country, which can be seen from the home. Mr. Dahlman, the younger, is a member of the Catholic Church, is a Republican, and belongs to Montrose Council No. 525, Knights of Columbus. He is an industrious, intelligent, well read young man who is a great reader and student who keeps himself well informed upon the events which are happening in the world today. Gerhart Anton Dahlman was one of the best of men and a highly respected citizen of the Germantown neighborhood. He loved his home and family and was a devout Catholic. No Henry County citizen is more worthy of representation in a history of his home county than Mr. Dahlman.

DAMRON, W. P.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Oct 31 1856, Macomb, McDonough Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:637
W. P. Damron, manufacturer of and dealer in stoneware, was born in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, October 31, 1856, and was the son of William H. Damron, a native of Kentucky, who went to Illinois about the year 1830, where he married Miss Susie Pace, of that state. The subject of this sketch was the second of a family of seven children. His youth was spent in his native town and he received his education in the public schools of Illinois, supplemented by attendance at the Gem City Business College, at Quincy, from whence he graduated in 1876. When fourteen years old he entered a dry goods house in Macomb and held the position of salesman and bookkeeper until 1881, except during the time when he was attending commercial college. In March, 1881, he removed to Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri, and became engaged in the manufacture of stoneware, under the firm name of Damron & Miller. They have a large patronage, employ about fifteen workmen and have two traveling salesmen. This ware is as good as any in the state and they were the first firm west of the Mississippi to manufacture round bottom pails. Mr. D. is a member of the A. O. U. W. He was married May 15, 1879, to Miss Edna B. Bonham, a native of Illinois. They have one child, Frank.

DANIEL, Franz Powell
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: Feb 19 1836, Poland, Prussia
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1079
FRANZ POWELL DANIEL, harness and saddle manufacturer, was born in Poland, Prussia, February 19, 1836, his parents being John and Hannah W. Daniel. He learned the harness trade, commencing when fourteen years of age, and in October, 1857, he enlisted in the German army, in the cavalry service, and was detailed as saddlemaker of the regiment. June 28, 1866, he emigrated to America, and settled in Chicago, Illinois, where he worked at his trade. He came to Osceola, Missouri, December 28, 1868, and in April of the next year he opened a harness shop, and is now proprietor of the oldest establishment in town, and he is having a prosperous trade. Mr. Daniel married Miss Antonia Dierfield, of Germany, in January, 1863. She died in Chicago June, 1867, leaving one son, Powell. His second wife was Bertha Dierfield (sister of his first wife). By this marriage they have four children: George, Agatha, Tell and Anna. Mr. D., politically, is a Democrat, and he is also a member of the A. O. U. W. and Masonic fraternity.

DANIELS, DeLacy
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 18 1852, NY
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:537
DeLacy Daniels, retired contractor and builder, Windsor, Missouri, was born in New York State, December 18, 1852, and is a son of LeRoy and Hannah (Steele) Daniels, of Onondaga County, New York, both of whom were members of old New York families. LeRoy Daniels was born in New York State, there was reared and married, and in 1866 came to Missouri. Here he settled in Windsor township, where he followed his trade of carpenter and builder for many years, and erected many of the houses and barns in the country tributary to Windsor. He was engaged also in farming. He assisted in the organization of the first Methodist Church in Windsor township, and was active in many ways in the upbuilding and development of the community. Mr. Daniels died in 1914. His wife, who was Hannah Steele prior to her marriage, was a daughter of a resident of New York who lived to the great age of ninety-nine years. She departed this life in 1911. Seven children were born to LeRoy and Hannah Daniels, as follow: Four of the children are deceased; DeLacy, subject of this sketch; Albert, a resident of Windsor; and George, Lizzie, James and Martha, deceased. DeLacy Daniels accompanied his parents to Henry County, Missouri, and following in the footsteps of his father, became a skilled carpenter and builder. He located in Windsor in 1888 and engaged in contracting and building, embarking upon a career which has proved very successful. His years of active and honest endeavor have resulted in much material prosperity to Mr. Daniels, which is well deserved. Mr. Daniels has practically confined his activities to the erection of residence buildings and many good examples of his skill and handicraft adorn the city of Windsor and the surrounding countryside. On three different occasions he has followed farming and up to recent years he owned a well improved farm in Windsor township which he sold to his son-in-law, Lester Jones. Mr. Daniels is owner of four good residence properties in Clinton and is a stockholder of the First National Bank of Windsor. Mr. Daniels was married in 1887 to Miss Marguerite Baker, who was born in Henry County, Missouri, the daughter of James D. and Mary (Goodwin) Baker, natives of Kentucky. The Bakers were early settlers of Henry County and reared a family of five children, of whom Mrs. Marguerite Daniels is the eldest, the others being James Baker, of Parsons, Kansas; Mrs. Edna Pickrell, Windsor, Missouri; the other two children are deceased. Three children have been born to DeLacy and Marguerite Daniels, as follow: The two first born died in infancy; Minnie, wife of Lester E. Jones, a farmer of Windsor township, to whom a daughter was born; Madge Irene Jones, who has the distinction of being the youngest student to graduate from the Windsor High School, completing the course with honors at the age of fifteen years in 1918. Mr. Daniels is a Republican and he and Mrs. Daniels are members of the Christian Church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Daniels are highly esteemed as substantial and worthy citizens of Windsor and have many warm and steadfast friends who wish them well.

DANNATT, Hubert T.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Apr 27 1870, Low Moor, IA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:842
Hubert T. Dannett - The rich and fertile state of Iowa has furnished several enterprising and successful farmers to Henry County during the past decade. Hubert T. Dannett, owner of two hundred forty-six acres of land in Windsor and Springfield townships, upon which he is carrying on regular farming and stock raising and is also breeding horses and jacks, is a welcome addition to the great body of farmer citizens who make up the population of one of the best counties in the state of Missouri. Mr. Dannett was born in Low Moor, Iowa, April 27, 1870, the son of Robert J. and Elizabeth (Bower) Dannett, natives of England and now residents of Iowa. Robert J. Dannett, the father, was born in Lincolnshire, England, May 6, 1848. He is the son of Thomas and Harriet (Berkenshaw) Dannett, the former of whom was a butcher in his native England. In 1850 the Dannetts left their ancestral county in England and came to America, becoming pioneer settlers of Clinton County, Iowa. Here they engaged in farming, and as Robert J. Dannett attained manhood, he, too, became a farmer and has lived a prosperous and contented life. Robert J. and Elizabeth Dannett were parents of seven children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the eldest. Mrs. Elizabeth Dannett was born in Lincolnshire, England, October 16, 1850. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dannett are living in Iowa. Reared near Low Moor, Iowa, Hubert T. Dannett became a farmer and eventually owned one hundred sixty acres of splendid Iowa land, which he sold in 1902, preparatory to locating in Nebraska. He purchased a farm near Whitman, Nebraska, but conditions there not being exactly to his liking, he sold out in 1904 and came to Henry County, where he has a splendid producing farm in Windsor and Springfield townships, consisting of two hundred forty-six acres. Mr. Dannett is constantly improving his place and making the surroundings more attractive and the farm more productive. On September 9, 1891, Hubert T. Dannett and Miss Eva Hazen were united in marriage. Mrs. Eva Dannett was born at Happy Hollow, Illinois, October 19, 1869, the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Farrar) Hazen, natives of Iowa. Seven children have been born of this union: Mabel, wife of L. Farmer, Calhoun, Missouri; Clifford, Nowata, Oklahoma; Ruby, wife of H. Farmer, Calhoun, Tebo township; Lyle, Nowata, Oklahoma; Edith, Elmer and Hattie, at home with their parents. Mr. Dannett is a Republican. He is a member of the Christian Church and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Anti-Horse Thief Association.

DARR, John
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Mar 1 1821, Ross Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:699
John Darr, farmer, section 15, was born in Ross County, Ohio, March 1, 1821, being the son of Peter Darr, a native of Virginia, who removed to Ohio with his parents when a lad. There he grew to manhood and married Eve Eckenbarger, of German birth, but who was raised in Ohio. Peter Darr went to Elkhart County, Indiana, in 1827, and was one of the pioneers of that county, where he entered land and improved a farm. John Darr spent his youth on this farm and in a flouring mill, and was married in Goshen, Indiana, January 1, 1846, to Miss Ann Margaret E. C. Henkle, born in Germantown, Ohio, November 26, 1827. She was a daughter of the Rev. Andrew Henkle. Mr. and Mrs. Darr have four children, Julia B., (wife of John Fleming) Edwin, Lucy E., (wife of Dr. Kinsey) and Frank C. They have lost three children, two of whom died in infancy, and Andrew M., died in Johnson County, October 15, 1852, at the age of 21 years. After his marriage Mr. Darr was occupied in conducting a flouring mill in Middleton, Butler County, Ohio, for two years. In 1848 he returned to Indiana, where he resumed the flouring business until coming to Missouri in 1866, when he purchased a farm in Johnson County. There he resided about fourteen years. In 1880, selling his Johnson County property. he settled on his present place. He has 140 acres of land in a fair state of cultivation and under improvements.

DATWIELER, Andrew L.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 13 1836, Switzerland
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:800
Andrew Datwieler, section 31, is a thrifty farmer and stock man of this township, and was born in Switzerland February, 13, 1837. His parents, John and Elizabeth Datwieler, were both natives of that country, and in 1843 the family emigrated to the United States, locating in Franklin County, Missouri. John Datwieler bought land in that county and improved a farm upon which he still resides. Andrew Datwieler grew to maturity in Franklin County, spending his youth upon the farm. He had but limited opportunities for attending the public schools and his education was obtained mostly by self-application. He enlisted in the Union Army in the spring of 1861, first in the three months' service, and at the expiration of his term re-enlisted in the Seventeenth Missouri Volunteer Infantry under Colonel Gale, and served till discharged in the spring of 1865. He participated in the fights of Springfield and Carthage Missouri, and other engagements of less importance, he, at the close of the war, returning to Franklin County. In the fall of 1868 he came to Henry County and bought the farm he now occupies, containing 214 acres. Mr. Datweiler was married in this county February 12, 1870, to Miss Eva Janett, a native of Switzerland and a daughter of Christian Janett. They have five children: John C., Otto H., Lizzie Ida, Edward A. and Maggie. Mr. D. and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

DAVIDSON, A. C.
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: Oct 22 1848, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1213
DR. A. C. DAVIDSON, a prominent physician and surgeon at Taberville. His father, Alfred Davidson, was a native of Kentucky, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Mary J. Adams. A. C. was born in Warren County, Kentucky, October 22, 1848. In August, 1857, he moved with his parents to Shawnee County, Kansas, where they located on a farm and lived till the fall of 1865. Coming to Missouri they settled in Hickory County, and in 1874 our subject located in Taberville. In 1878 he began the study of medicine under Dr. J. H. Newman, and in 1874 commenced his practice, and has since been very successful. He was also engaged in the drug business from 1874 till September 28, 1882, when his store was burned. Since living in this county he has been county coroner several terms. Dr. Davidson was married November 12, 1876, to Miss Ida L. Baker, who was born in Cooper County. Missouri, March 18, 1861. She died August 19, 1880. He was married again April 9, 1882, to Miss Rosa Ayers, a native of Saline County, Missouri, born August 19, 1862. The doctor is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the I. O. O. F.

DAVIDSON, William A.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 11 1850, Jefferson City, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:509
William A. Davidson, M.D., a native of Jefferson City, Missouri, was born October 11, 1850. His father, A. M. Davidson, was an early pioneer of that city, settling there in 1834. He was a Virginian by birth and was married in that state to the mother of our subject, Miss Matilda Hite, a daughter of Major Hite, of the Shenandoah Valley. They reared six children. Mrs. D.'s death occurred in October, 1854. William was then sent to his uncle, J. S. Davidson, at Frederick, Virginia, with whom he remained till eight years old. Returning to his father, who then resided in Saline County, Missouri, he stayed with him, attending school till fifteen years of age, after which he went to Collinsville, Illinois, and clerked in a drug store with Dr. A. M. Rowell. Here he continued to stop till 1866, and during that time was a student of medicine under the doctor. In 1866 he again returned to Saline County, Missouri, arid for a term of six months attended Pritchett Institute at Glasgow. In 1867 he retraced his steps to Illinois and engaged with his brother in the drug business, and in the meantime studied his profession for one and a half years. In 1869 he once more took up his location at Jefferson City, making his home there for six months. In 1870-I he attended a course of lectures at the St. Louis Medical College of St. Louis. In the fall of 1871 he came to Clinton, Missouri, and was occupied in practice here till the fall of 1872, when he again attended during 1872-3 the St. Louis Medical College. Graduating at the expiration of that term, he then returned to Virginia, where he visited till January, 1874. He subsequently lived in Jefferson Cite for six months; then came to Clinton, Missouri, and resumed the practice of medicine. In the spring of 1877 he went to Johnston, Missouri, where he practiced till the spring of 1881, when he once more made this city his home Here he now enjoys a lucrative practice. Dr. Davidson was married September 15, 1873, to Miss Anna N. Kimbrough, a daughter of J. S. Kimbrough, of Clinton. The doctor is a member of the Masonic order. In 1876 he held the office of county coroner.

DAVIS, Absolom
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: 1870, Clark Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:717
A. Davis, a prominent farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, belongs to a pioneer family of Henry County. He was born in Clark County, Ohio, in 1870, and when one year of age came to Henry County, Missouri, with his parents, Daniel and Margaret (Hill) Davis, both natives of Ohio. Daniel Davis was born in Green County, Ohio, in 1838, and his wife, Margaret (Hill) Davis, was born in Ohio in 1847. She died April 30, 1915, and her remains were interred in Carpenter Cemetery. Daniel Davis has been an invalid for a few years past and resides with his son, A. Davis, the subject of this sketch. To Daniel and Margaret (Hill) Davis were born the following children: James M., deceased; Mrs. I. G. Farnsworth, Holden, Missouri; Mrs. J. L. Hunt, Big Creek township, Henry County; Elmer, deceased; Absolom, the subject of this sketch; William, deceased; Mrs. R. L. Jackson, Holden. Missouri; Mrs. R. L. Wall, Blairstown, Missouri, and J. C., Big Creek township. Absolom Davis received his education in the district schools of Henry County. He has made farming his life's occupation and has spent over forty-eight years of his life on the old home place where his father settled upon coming to this county in 1871. The place is located in Big Creek township about one and one-half miles from Blairstown. This land was originally entered from the Government by William Fox and when Daniel Davis settled here he purchased the land for twenty dollars per acre. The farm consists of 455 acres and is one of the valuable farms of Henry County. Mr. Davis is extensively engaged in stock raising and is one of the successful stock feeders of the county, as was his father while actively engaged in business. On March 8, 1911, Absolom Davis was united in marriage with Miss Linnie Thornburg at Oklahoma City. She is a daughter of J. W. Thornburg of Bridgeport, West Virginia. Mrs. Davis' mother is deceased and her father resides at Bridgeport. They were the parents of the following children: Carl, William, Jesse, Frank and Linnie, the wife of A. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have one daughter, Virginia Ruth, who was born January 30, 1918. Mr. Davis is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and is one of the well known and substantial citizens of Big Creek township.

DAVIS, Daniel
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Mar 28 1831, Greene Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:700
Daniel Davis, farmer and stock feeder, section 31, was born in Greene County, Ohio, March 28, 1831, and was the son of Absalom Davis, a native of Kentucky, who went to Ohio when a young man and located in Greene County, being among the early pioneers there. He married Miss Elmira Searls, of Virginian birth but who was raised in Ohio. Daniel Davis grew to manhood in his native county on a farm, receiving a common school education. He was married in Madison County, Ohio, December 6, 1860, to Miss Margaret Hill, a daughter of C. C. Hill, and originally from Clarke County, Ohio. They have seven children: Edna (wife of Isaac Farnsworth), Minnie D., Elmer H., Absalom, John, Bertha and Lida. They have lost two children: James M., died at the age of eighteen, and Willie, aged four years. After his marriage Mr. Davis resided in Madison County, occupied in farming and stock raising for ten years. In February, 1870, he came to Henry County, Missouri, and purchased the farm where he now resides, consisting of 240 acres, of which 200 are under fence and about 100 acres in pasture and meadow. There are fair buildings and improvements and a good orchard on the place. He feeds on an average two car loads of steers and about 200 head of hogs annually. Mr. Davis and wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

DAVIS, John C.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 1875, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:731
John C. Davis, a prominent citizen of Big Creek township and a leading farmer and stockman, was born on the place where he now resides in October, 1875. He is the son of Daniel and Margaret (Hill) Davis, pioneer settlers of Big Creek township. The mother died in 1915 and the father now resides on the place where he settled in Big Creek township upon coming here after the close of the Civil War. They were the parents of the following children: Monroe, deceased; Mrs. Edna Farnsworth, Holden, Missouri; Mrs. Minnie Hunt, Big Creek township; Hill, deceased; Apps, on the home place; William, deceased; Mrs. Bertha Jackson, Holden, Missouri; John C., the subject of this sketch, and Mrs. Lydia Wall, Blairstown, Missouri. John C. Davis was reared on the home place and received his education in the district schools of Big Creek township. He remained at home with his parents and was engaged in farming on the home place until he was twenty-nine years of age, when he purchased his present place from Tobias Doak. His farm consists of one hundred acres of well improved land, eighty acres of which is situated in Big Creek township and twenty in Bogard township. The residence, however, is in Big Creek township, one and one-half miles southeast of Blairstown. The residence and other farm buildings are modern and the place in general presents a neat and well kept appearance. Mr. Davis is engaged in general farming and stock raising and has met with a well merited degree of success. January 11, 1905, John C. Davis was united in marriage with Miss Maud E. Albin, a daughter of D. L. and Hattie M. (Hough) Albin. Both natives of Ohio and now residents of Chilhowee, Missouri. D. L. and Hattie M. Albin are the parents of the following children: Alice, married Oscar Ward; Charles, resides at Greenfield, Oklahoma; Maud, the wife of John C. Davis, the subject of this sketch; Ethel, married Walter Doak, Greenfield, Oklahoma; Gertrude, married Howard Waugh; Roy Albin, Big Creek township; Myrtle, died at the age of eighteen, and Edith and Edna, twins; Edith resides at home and Edna is now the wife of Fred Shiel, Greenfield, Oklahoma, and Nadine resides at home. To John C. Davis and wife have been born three children: Frances Alberta, Dorothy May and Elmer Lee. Mr. Davis is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America No.2888, Blairstown, Missouri, and Mrs. Davis belongs to the Royal Neighbors. The Davis family are well known and are numbered among the leading citizens of Henry County.

DAVIS, Morris S.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: Jan 16 1816, Yates Co, NY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1106
MORRIS S. DAVIS was born in Yates County, New York, January 16, 1816. His father, Malachi Davis, was a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his mother, formerly Catherine Kress, was born in the same state. They reared eight children, Morris being the second. When he was eight years old the family removed to Allegany County, New York, where he grew up, and from his fifteenth year he was engaged at the trade of cabinet maker, which he continued three years. For the following three years he worked at the millwright trade, and then gave his attention to carpentering and farming till 1869. Moving to Bates County, Missouri, remained till October, 1870, then coming to Appleton City, where he embarked in the hardware business, opening the first store of the kind in this city. He received the first bill of goods which entered the place, obtaining them before the town was named. After two years of mercantile life he disposed of his stock. In 1872 he was appointed justice of the peace, and in 1873 was elected to the same position, and served by re-election nine years. During that time he was a notary public and still holds this position. He is now a member of the city council. Mr. Davis was married June 16, 1839, to Miss Hester Ketchum, of Allegany County, New York. They have three children: Freeman I., Latanius M. and Lavina M., the latter two being twins.

DAVIS, S. G.
Speedwell Township, St. Clair County
born: Jul 20 1842, Cole Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1207
S. G. DAVIS, farmer and plasterer, section 16, was born in Cole County, Missouri, July 20, 1842, and is a son of Peter E. and Catherine (McKinsey) Davis who were natives of Kentucky. The subject of this sketch was reared to the occupation of farming and the trade of plastering, which his father also followed. In 1859 they moved to Benton County, Missouri, where S. G. followed his present business till 1875. He then went to Polk County, Missouri, and one year later came to St. Clair County, where he has since resided. He now has a farm of 160 acres. February 1, 1860, Mr. Davis was married to Miss Eliza J. Bowman, who was born in Benton County, Missouri, September 16, 1843. She died June 19, 1881, leaving six children: Eugenia, Peter, Jasper, Charley, Ella M. and Preston. Mr. D. is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.

DAVIS, Solomon
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Apr 27 1825, Richland Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:785
Solomon Davis, farmer, section 29, a native of Richland County, Ohio, was born April 27, 1825. His father, David Davis was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio when quite a young man. His mother, formerly Sarah Zimmerman, was also originally from Pennsylvania. They reared ten children of whom Solomon was the fifth. In about 1836, the family removed to Indiana, remaining in that state till the fall of 1837, when they came to Henry County, Missouri, the parents dying shortly after their arrival here. When fourteen years of age, young Davis being left an orphan, he worked as a farm laborer till 1847. Then he enlisted in. the Mexican War as teamster, and made the trip across the plains. After the war closed he returned to Henry County, Missouri, and in 1850, emigrated to California, when for fourteen months he was occupied in mining. After this time he retraced his steps to this county, and entered the land where he now lives. In 1857 he settled upon it and now has a fine farm of 360 acres. Mr. Davis was married December 3, 1854, to Miss Mary Lee, a daughter of James Lee, an old pioneer of Henry County. They have eight children: Richard H., Neoma, James I., John W., Mary J., Henderson, Orlena, and Sarah L. They are members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

DAVIS, Walter G.
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 30 1878, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:522
Walter G. Davis, city attorney of Windsor, Missouri, was born in Clinton, Henry County, December 30, 1878, and has become one of the leading members of the bar of Henry County during the sixteen years in the practice of his profession in the thriving city of Windsor. He is the son of William H. and Alice G. (Garton) Davis, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Walter G. Davis was educated in the public schools of Windsor and the Missouri University at Columbia, graduating from the latter institution with the degree of Bachelor of Laws in 1902. Being admitted to the practice of law, he at once began his profession at Windsor and has been very successful, occupying a leading place among the lawyers of Henry County and western Missouri. November 17, 1903, Walter G. Davis and Miss Effie Burcham of Benton County, Missouri, were united in marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have two children: Marjorie, aged nine years; Josephine, aged six years. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Davis and he has served for the past fourteen years as city attorney with a few intervening spaces of time. He is a director of the Farmers Bank and is secretary of the board of directors of this institution and president of the board of directors of Windsor school district, also is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and the Modern Woodmen of America.

DAVIS, William
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Jan 28 1814, Bourbon Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:733
William Davis was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, January 28, 1814, and was the son of Thomas and Sarah (Ruddell) Davis, natives of Virginia. William, the youngest of ten children, is the only one of the family now living. When he was eleven years old his parents removed to Pike County, Missouri, and settled near the village of Clarksville, being among the first settlers of that part of the state. At the age of twenty-two, December 24, 1835, Mr. Davis was married to Miss Elizabeth Price. He was subsequently engaged in farming in Pike County, until 1856, when he came to Henry County and settled in the tract of land upon which he still lives. He was the first man to settle away from the timber in that section, but he located on the prairie and entered nearly 3,000 acres of land. The first year he put 100 acres under fence and raised a crop of corn. He now has 400 acres in the farm, all improved, and about one-half in cultivation. He is growing tame grass quite successfully, having seventy-five acres. He has handled a large number of cattle, and now keeps about seventy-five head, twenty being high graded Short Horns from the noted herd of Kissinger. He also keeps sixty Cotswold sheep and 100 Berkshire hogs. The town of Ladue is situated on land granted by Mr. Davis to the railroad company. His father died in Pike County in 1837, at the age of sixty-eight years, and his mother lived until ten years ago, having reached the age of ninety-six years. Mrs. Davis died January 14, 1878, having borne a family of twelve children, six of whom survive: Margaret Ann, (now Mrs. Carl Shy) William B., Mollie, (wife of George Mayes) Ellen, (wife of Henry Settles) George and Jennie, (wife of Porter Settles). John, the eldest, died when twenty-three years old. Sarah Frances died at twenty, and Thomas having entered the militia of Pike County, was killed by the accidental discharge of a gun in the hands of a comrade. Lucinda and Henrietta were each about two years old, and Joseph had just became of age. On September 19, 1878, Mr. Davis was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary A. Rutledge. Her maiden name was Mary F. Waggener, and she was born in Mason County, Virginia, May 6, 1833, and was married in 1857 in Putnam County, Missouri, removing thence to Texas, where she lived for several years. She had five children: Annie, the eldest, (wife of John Harrison); William died at fifteen, and Joseph, Charles and Minnie, are at home. Mr. D. and wife are members of the Christian Church, and in politics he is a Republican. He is an energetic, thorough business man and a model farmer.

DAVIS, William Henry
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Nov 23 1841, Allegheny Co, MD
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:548
Hon. William Henry Davis - The late William Henry Davis, journalist, farmer and legislator, was a useful and worthy citizen who did well his allotted work in behalf of his fellow citizens during the long period of his residence in Henry County. The community in which he made his home for many years was benefited; his county and State were the better for his existence. It is meet, therefore, that this memorial biography be presented in the annals of the great county which he assisted in developing. William Henry Davis was born in Allegheny County, Maryland, November 23, 1841. He was the son of John and Alice (Robinette) Davis, who with their family came from Maryland to Lexington, Missouri, in 1852. John Davis, Jr., father of William H. Davis, a prominent attorney, was a grandson of John Davis, a civil engineer, who planned and supervised the water systems at Philadelphia, built the Cumberland Pike and also planned the east wing of the Capitol building at Washington, D.C. W. H. Davis was reared to young manhood at Lexington, Missouri, and received his higher education at the Masonic College of that city. He learned the printer's trade at Lexington in the office of the "Lexington Union" and was editor of a newspaper at the age of eighteen years. After the Civil War he located in Warrensburg, Missouri, and established the "Journal," now the "Journal-Democrat." In 1869 he removed to Clinton, Henry County, and purchased the "Henry County Democrat" from the La Due Brothers, and conducted this paper until 1874, when he sold a half interest to William T. Thornton, afterwards appointed Governor of New Mexico by President Cleveland. In 1876 Mr. Davis sold this paper to Lingle and Mitchell. He then returned to Warrensburg and published the "Journal-Democrat" for a year or so, and then located in Marshall, Missouri, where he published the "Saline County Democrat" for two years. In 1878 he removed to his farm in Windsor township and became a successful farmer and stock raiser, following this vocation for the remainder of his life. In 1878 Mr. Davis was married in Pettis County, Missouri, to Miss Alice Garton, who bore him the following children: Walter G., an attorney-at-law, Windsor; J. Piper, a civil engineer, assistant State highway engineer, Jefferson City; and W. Dalton, farming on the Davis home place. Mrs. Alice (Garton) Davis was born September 16, 1854, in Pettis County, the daughter of Edwin S. and Angline (Hill) Garton, natives of Virginia, who were pioneers in Pettis County, locating in that county in 1839 and entering a tract of Government land on which they created a homestead. Mr. Garton became a large land owner and was well-to-do. He died in 1893 at the age of seventy-four years. Mrs. Garton died in 1861, aged fifty-one years. Mrs. Davis is the youngest of five children born to her parents, the others being: Marcellus, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Monroe, deceased; Mortimer, Colorado; Mrs. Maryetta De Jarnett, Pettis County, near Sedalia. The Davis homestead in Windsor township consists of over 300 acres of fertile land well improved. This farm is now being cultivated by William Dalton Davis. William Henry Davis died December 18, 1912. Mr. Davis was a Democrat and took a prominent and active part in political affairs in Henry County for many years. He was twice elected to represent Henry County in the State Legislature and served as a member of the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh General Assemblies with distinction and honor to himself and his constituents. He was a member of the Methodist Church, South, for over twenty-five years and served on the board of trustees of his church. In the death of Mr. Davis the community and Henry County lost one of its best and most loyal citizens, a man who stood high in the estimation of the people, of rugged honesty, strict integrity, of fine attainments; he was a man whom friends universally respected and admired. He was a devoted husband and father, kind and loving. Henry County was bettered by having William Henry Davis as a citizen.

DAVIS, William Henry
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Nov 23 1841, Allegheny Co, MD
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:567
W. H. Davis was born in Maryland, November 23, 1841, and was the son of John Davis, Esq. The maiden name of his mother was Alice Robinette. The former came with his parents to Lexington, Missouri, in 1852, and was there reared to manhood, being educated at the Masonic College in Lexington. He learned the printing business and after the close of the war established a paper at Warrensburg known as the Warrensburg Journal, (now the Journal-Democrat). In 1869 he came to Clinton and purchased the Henry County Democrat, which he conducted until 1876, then selling out and once more returned to Warrensburg. Here he continued his journalistic enterprise, going thence to Saline County, where he published the Saline County Democrat until he moved to his farm near Windsor. Since that time he has been engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Davis was married in 1878 to Miss A. Garton, a native of Pettis County, Missouri. They have two children Walter G. and an infant.

DAVIS, William Parriott
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Nov 30 1847, Morgan Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:848
William P. Davis, rural carrier of rural mail route number fourteen, Windsor, Missouri, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio, November 30, 1847, and is the son of Simeon and Nancy (Craig) Davis. Simeon Davis was born near Williamsport, Maryland, January 19, 1810, and died January 17, 1884. He was a farmer and stockman during his entire life. Mr. Davis migrated to Ohio in 1830 and was married there in 1837. In 1865 he came west to Cooper County, Missouri, and purchased a farm near Pilot Grove, where he died. He was the son of James C. and Ann (Parrott) Davis, both of whom were natives of Maryland. Ann Parrott was a descendant of Gen. James C. Parrott, who was a soldier of the Mexican War. He afterwards settled at Keokuk, Iowa, where he was a well known merchant and served as postmaster of the city. Mrs. Nancy (Craig) Davis was born August 22, 1820, and departed this life in January, 1900. William P. Davis enlisted in the 9th Regiment Ohio Cavalry in 1863 and saw much active and dangerous war service in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina during the Civil War. He accompanied General Sherman's victorious army on its famous march from Atlanta to the sea. His greatest battle was at Jonesboro. He received his honorable discharge from the service at Lexington, North Carolina, July 20, 1865, and then came to Cooper County, Missouri, in 1866. Five years later he made a trip to Morgan County, Ohio, but returned to Cooper County and engaged in farming. In 1890 Mr. Davis located in Pettis County and in 1898 he located on a farm about five miles east of Windsor. January 1, 1902, having received the appointment of Government mail carrier on rural route fourteen he moved to Windsor and for the past sixteen years has faithfully carried the mail on this route through sunshine and storm, through the heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter. He has become one of the familiar figures of this section of the county and is widely and favorably known. April 21, 1868, Mr. Davis was married to Rachel Phillips, who was born January 22, 1846, in Morgan County, Ohio, and who departed this life October 15, 1902. Nine children were born of this marriage: James, Jasper, Missouri; Howard, deceased; Mary, at home with her father; Frank, address unknown; Simeon J., Cherryvale, Kansas; Florence N., at home; Mrs. Lesta Julian, Clinton, Missouri; Mrs. Stella Phillips, Otterville, Missouri; Mrs. Rachel Clark, Chetopa, Kansas. The second marriage of Mr. Davis occurred August 7, 1914, with Mrs. Ollie (Cummings) Beasley, who was born in Madison County, Illinois, March 4, 1861, and was reared in Morgan County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Perry M. and Julia Ann (Fox) Cummings, the former a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and the latter of St. Joseph, Missouri. By her first marriage with James B. Beasley, Mrs. Davis is mother of six children. Mr. Davis is a Republican and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DAWSON, J. T.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Mar 24 1855, Holmes Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:638
J. T. Dawson, of the firm of Dawson & Son, manufacturers of stone ware, owes his nativity to Holmes County, Ohio, where he was born, March 24, 1855, being the son of J. L. and Sarah (Price) Dawson, natives of the Buckeye state. J. F., the fifth child in the family of six children, accompanied his parents to Henry County, Missouri, in 1867, receiving his education in the two states. He followed farming till 1876, since which time he has been engaged in his present business, having about the largest establishment of that kind in Calhoun, and furnishing employment to a large force of men.

DAWSON, John
Doyal Township, St. Clair County
born: Mar 30 1822, Patrick Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1190
JOHN DAWSON, owes his nativity to Patrick County, Virginia, where he was born March 30, 1822. His father, Elijah Dawson, originally from Maryland, married Miss Henrietta Coble, of North Carolina, and a niece of the Hon. Howell Coble, of Georgia. They came to Missouri in 1832, and settled in Crawford County. They reared a family of seven children, of whom John was the third in number. His education was obtained at home and he taught school and also clerked in a store for several years, coming to this county in 1848. He afterwards taught at Pierce City for eight months. Mr. D. early made claims of land lying on Weaubleau Creek, and after improving it sold the property and bought elsewhere, and in this he was very successful. Finally selling out he came to Roscoe and engaged in clerking. In 1861 he enlisted in the six months' service under Captain J, J. Tulley's Twenty-seventh Missouri Mounted Infantry, and on December 18, 1861, he entered Company A, Eighth Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Captain David Stockton, commanding. On May 7, 1863, he was honorably discharged to accept the appointment of county clerk for St. Clair County, and this position he held for one year, then resigning. In November, 1864, he was appointed county treasurer, and served as such by appointment and re-election for six years. During his official term he was also occupied in selling goods, having the office of treasurer in his store. Purchasing a farm he still continued business in the city, but in 1876 moved upon this place, which is in section 3, containing 350 acres of excellent land. Mr. Dawson was married December 22, 1848, to Miss Edna Cole, of this county, who died October 11, 1866, leaving one child, Henrietta Ruth, now the wife of W. O. Mead. His second wife was Miss Narcissus E. Devin, to whom he was married February 24, 1867. Her father was Judge W. R. Devin, of Polk County, Virginia, and also of Tennessee. There is one child living by this marriage, Vista Lucetta, born January 4, 1872. One son, Thomas W. died August 26, 1871. This wife died August 30, 1874. Mr. D. was married the third time May 17, 1875, to Mary Ann Josephine George, of Polk County. Politically he is a Republican. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. In all positions of life, Mr. Dawson has proven himself a competent and honest man, both in and out of official positions.

DAY, Thomas
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jun 2 1837, Belmont Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:801
Major Thomas Day. Among the prominent men of Deer Creek Township is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Belmont County, Ohio, June 2, 1837, being the son of William Day, a native of Loudoun County, Virginia, who accompanied his parents to Ohio and located in Guernsey County, where he grew to manhood and married Miss Julia Perry, of Ohio, and a niece of Commodore Perry. Thomas passed his youth mostly in school. His primary education was received at the common schools, and afterward he spent two years at the (unreadable) College. After completing his studies he engaged in farming in Washington County, where he had previously moved. He was married there December 9, 1857, to Miss Maria T. Powell, a daughter of Elihu Powell, of Washington County. In the summer of 1862, Mr., Day enlisted as a private in Company G, Ninety-second Ohio Volunteers, and after passing the various grades of promotion, he was mustered out as major in the fall of 1864. He participated in a number of important engagements, among which was the fight at Ganley Bridge, West Virginia, and a series of engagements up and down the river during that season. In 1863, he went to Nashville, and was in the battles of Murfreesboro and Lookout Mountain. Just before the battle of Atlanta he resigned and went to the Army of the Potomac as adjutant of the 48th Ohio. After his discharge he returned to his home in Ohio. In April, 1866, he came to Missouri, locating at Windsor, Henry County, and was engaged in milling for one year. In 1867, he settled on a farm, and has since been engaged in farming, and teaching during the winter months. In connection with his farming operations he is raising thoroughbred Jersey cattle for the market. He has a herd of six, with Morton at the head. Mr. Day has been buying grain at Lewis since November 1, 1882, for Foote Brothers, of Clinton. He has held the position of secretary of the fair association of Henry County three years. Mr. and Mrs. D. have one son, Elmer.

DAY, Vance J.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jul 4 1877, near Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:340
V. J. Day, the capable cashier of the Clinton National Bank, although comparatively a young man, has had an extensive and successful career in the field of banking and finance in western Missouri. Mr. Day is a native son of Missouri. He was born in Johnson County, near Warrensburg, July 4, 1877, and is a son of Daniel L., and Fanny (Covington) Day. The Day family are truly a pioneer family of western Missouri. Daniel L. Day, father of V. J., was born in Johnson County in 1851. He has been a successful farmer and stock raiser in the county of his birth and is now living retired at Chilhowee, Missouri. He is the son of Richard W. Day, a native of North Carolina, who settled in Johnson County, south of Warrensburg, in the early forties, and spent the remainder of his life in that vicinity. Fanny (Covington) Day, mother of V. J. Day, is a native of Kentucky and came to Johnson County, Missouri with her parents when she was about twelve years of age. To Daniel L. and Fanny (Covington) Day, have been born three children, as follows: V. J., the subject of this sketch; Robert, a farmer and stock man near Chilhowee, Missouri, and Dennis, a well-known live stock dealer and farmer at Chilhowee. V. J. Day was reared on his father's farm in Johnson County, receiving his early education in the district schools. Later he attended the Warrensburg State Normal School, after which he was a student at the Central Business College, Sedalia, Missouri, and was graduated from that institution in 1900. He then accepted a clerkship in the Commercial Bank of Warrensburg, and was continuously employed in that bank for ten years. He began as a bookkeeper and when he resigned, in September, 1909, he was assistant cashier of the Farmers Bank of Chilhowee. He then bought an interest in the Schell City Bank at Schell City, Missouri, and was elected cashier of that institution. He conducted the affairs of that bank very successfully until he resigned to accept the cashiership of the Clinton National Bank in the fall of 1917, which position he now holds. The Clinton National Bank is one of the important financial institutions, not only of Henry County, but of western Missouri. It was organized April 29, 1905, under the Federal Banking Laws with a capital stock of $50,000. The first officers were, William Docking, president; Dr. W. H. Gibbons, vice-president, and C. W. Snyder, cashier. The original stockholders were William Docking, George S. Hovey, Lee Clark, J. D. Robertson, William C. Henrice, C. W. Snyder, Dr. W. H. Gibbons, C. H. Avery, E. C. Kent, W. L. Garner, Thomas B. Lee. Thomas G. Hutt succeeded William docking as president of the bank, and later went to Kansas City, Missouri, with the Drovers National Bank. He was succeeded by Dr. W. H. Gibbons, who served as president of the Clinton national Bank until January, 1915, when E. C. Kent became its president, and is still serving in that capacity. C. W. Snyder served as cashier from the organization of the bank until 1910, when he was succeeded by William L. Poynter, who served until September, 1917, when V. J. Day became cashier. V. J. Day was united in marriage April 7 1901, with Miss Mary Lewis of Warrensburg, Missouri. She is a daughter of Elijah Lewis, who settled in the vicinity of Pertle Springs. To Mr. and Mrs. Day have been born two children, Frances Louise and Mary Katharine. Mr. Day is a man who possesses the unusual mental qualifications that go to make up a successful banker. He is a progressive business man, and at the same time possesses that degree of conservatism so essential to safety in the great field of finance and banking. Mr. Day takes a commendable interest in local affairs and while a resident of Schell City, he served three terms as a member of the local school board, and takes a deep interest in the public schools. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and he and Mrs. Day are members of the Presbyterian Church.

DECKER, Nicholas C.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Mar 22 1835, Brooklyn, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:809
Nicholas C. Decker, farmer and stock raiser, was born March 22, 1835, in Brooklyn, New York. He received his early education In that city. When sixteen years of age he entered the Wilton Boarding School, at Wilton, Connecticut, for one year. His father, Stephen L. Decker, was born in New Lotts, Kings County, New York, in 1801, and still resides in his native state, and although nearly eighty-two years of age, is actively engaged in superintending his farm. He married, November 15, 1828, Miss Hannah Van Ausdale, of Kings County, born March 24, 1808; she died March 4, 1848. They had eight children, five sons and three daughters, six of whom are living. The subject of this sketch emigrated to Rockford, Illinois, in September of 1854, and soon became occupied in the manufacture of reapers, where he remained for eight years. He married Miss Sophia C. Schultz, of Orange County, New York, and a daughter of John D. and Catharine T. Schultz. By this union there were six children, four sons and two daughters, four of whom survive. After his marriage Mr. D. went to St. Louis and located eight miles north of the city, where he was employed as overseer on a large plantation for two years. Going to St. Louis city he engaged his services to a shipping firm, and remained there for eighteen months, when he took charge of another plantation for ten years. He then purchased the stock and implements and conducted the plantation as lessee for four years. While here Mrs. Decker died, on April 10, 1878. In March, of 1881, he removed to Henry County, and bought a farm of 190 acres, on section 11, Springfield Township. His farm is well improved and fenced, upon which is a new two-story house. October 26, 1881, he married Mrs. Ruth M. Stevens, of Wabash, Indiana, who had one son by her former marriage. They were married at Hayden's Grove Church, this being the first ceremony performed in that church. In September, of 1882, he applied for a patent on an improvement of a cultivator, for the cultivation of corn, broom corn, cotton and sugar cane. The patent was issued December 26, 1882. Mr. D. excels the county in raising broom corn, and he attributes his success to his new invention, claiming for its principal merit that it does the work of eight men with hoes, and it is susceptible of being attached to any cultivator, or a double or single shovel plow. He is a member of the A. O. U. W., while Mrs. Decker is identified with the Christian Church at Hayden Grove.

DEHN, George H.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Apr 21 1869, St. Clair Co, IA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:872
George H. Dehn, owner of a splendid farm of 240 acres in Clinton township upon which he has resided since December 25, 1911, is an industrious and successful Henry County farmer and stockman. Mr. Dehn was born in St. Clair County, Iowa, April 21, 1868. He is the son of Peter and Susannah (Meuse) Dehn, the former of whom was a native of Darmstadt, and the latter of whom was born in Luxemburg, Germany. Each accompanied their parents to America when young, and after their marriage in Illinois they moved to Iowa. In July of 1868 they located in Henry County, Missouri, and settled upon a farm six miles west of Clinton in Honey Creek township. Peter Dehn built up a splendid farm and was engaged in farming pursuits until his death in April, 1910, at the age of 86 years. His wife, Susannah, died in December, 1910, at the age of 76 years. They were parents of the following children: Katie lives at Ash Grove, Missouri; John, an extensive farmer living about one mile west of Clinton; Daniel lives in Fields Creek township; Mrs. Lizzie Duer, lives in Clinton; Annie died at the age of 19 years; Mrs. Mary Myers resides at Ash Grove, Missouri; Mrs. Susan Loyd lives on a farm in Clinton township; George H., subject of this sketch; Mrs. Rosa Batschelet, La Due, Missouri; Mrs. Emma Keck, Fields Creek township. George H. Dehn remained with his parents until he attained the age of twenty-five years. He then married and cultivated his father's farm from 1893 to 1907. He then purchased his present farm of 200 acres. Mr. Dehn was married in 1893 to Miss Retta Albin, who was born in Illinois the daughter of William D. Albin. To George H. and Retta Dehn have been born two children: Jesse, born November 5, 1896, and Mary, born June 4, 1899. Mr. Dehn is independent in his political views. He usually votes for the candidates who seem to him to be best fitted to give the best service to the people. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

DELOZIER, Edward Beck
Leesville, Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Oct 28 1842, St. Clair Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:502
Edward B. Delozier, a retired farmer and Union veteran of Leesville, Henry County, was born on a farm nine miles south of Osceola in St. Clair County, Missouri. He is the son of Edward and Elizabeth (Carlton) Delozier, natives of Kentucky, who made a settlement in St. Clair County, Missouri, as early as 1836. The greater part of this county was then a wilderness and the settlers all erected log cabins from timber cut out of the dense forests. The Deloziers lived in St. Clair County until 1862 and then settled in Benton County, just over the line not far from Leesville. Edward Delozier was widely known and prominent in his locality and was familiarly and affectionately called "Uncle Ned." He was father of nine children: James, lives in Oklahoma; Thomas, deceased; Edward B., of this review; Crumblett, Chelsea, Oklahoma; Mrs. Elizabeth Dodson, a widow living in St. Clair County; Mary Jane, deceased; Anne, wife of Isaac Wilson, Henry County; Mrs. Louise Jacobs, Nowata, Oklahoma. Edward B. Delozier enlisted April 1, 1862, at Warsaw, Benton County, in Company F, in the 8th Missouri State Militia, and served with the Union Army for three years, receiving his honorable discharge at Springfield, Missouri, April 1, 1865. He fought in many battles and engagements in Missouri and Arkansas and took part in the memorable battle of Lone Jack, receiving severe wounds in the face and shoulder, the scars of which show to this day. He received his wounds on August 1, 1862, and was in a hospital for two months. Other battles in which he participated were: Newtonia, Jefferson City (1864), the Battle of the Big Blue, where Price's forces were routed and sent trekking toward Arkansas; battle of Independence, Missouri; Pleasanton, Kansas (1864), and on through Kansas, Missouri and down into Arkansas the army with which his command was a part, performing their duty of driving Generals Price, Marmaduke and Shelby out of the country. His last fight was at Newtiona and arrayed against them were "Fighting Jo Shelby's" famous command, which they routed. After residing in Benton County one year, Mr. Delozier settled upon a farm just east of Leesville, Henry County. For four years he carried the mail between Clinton and Leesville, making seven years in Government service. He became owner of sixty acres which he improved and to which he has added until he now owns a total of 182 acres. Of late years this aged veteran has turned over the management of his farm to others and is living a comfortable retired life at Leesville, doing all within his power to assist his beloved country to win in the present great World War. Mr. Delozier has been twice married. His first marriage took place December 28, 1861, with Martha McDonald, who died in 1868, leaving two children: Thomas, Pueblo, Colorado; Lucy, wife of Horace McLain, near Calhoun. One child died in infancy. The second marriage took place in 1875, with Mary Chastain, who was born February 25, 1856, on a farm one mile north of Leesville, the daughter of Jerry and Tabitha (Young) Chastain, the latter of whom is past eighty-three years of age. The Chastains came to Henry County from Clinton County in an early day. The following children were born to Edward B. and Mary Delozier: Mrs. Laura Kennedy, living near Eldorado Springs, Vernon County, Missouri; Asa, Rockville, Missouri; Rufus and William, farmers living near Leesville; Israel, Rockville, Missouri; Jerry, Benton County, Missouri; Mrs. Lulu Bradley, Leesville; Ada, wife of Homer Carlton, a farmer living near Leesville; Ethel, at home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Delozier have thirty grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The Republican party has always had the allegiance of Mr. Delozier, and he and Mrs. Delozier are members of the Tebo Baptist Church. He is a member of the Dan McCook Post No.312 Grand Army of the Republic.

DELOZIER, James Madison
Dallas Township, St. Clair County
born: 1813, SC
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1168
JAMES MADISON DELOZIER owes his nativity to South Carolina, where he was born in 1813. Edward H. Delozier, his father, born in Maryland in 1779, was married in 1812 to Miss Frances Dyre, a Virginian by birth, who was born in 1784. James M. Delozier is recognized as being one of the earliest settlers of this county, having come here while it was in its unimproved state, and after years of toil and privations, encountering many difficulties, has succeeded in securing a landed estate of 140 acres on King's Prairie, situated out of the line of bluffs bordering Weaubleau Creek. In 1847 he was married to Melissa Jane Todd, daughter of John B. Todd, of this county. They have had fourteen children: George W., Joseph J., Mary C., James E., William J., Martha J., Rebecca F., John A., Francis M., Henry, Robert, John W., Margaret and Lucy A. Politically, he is a Republican of the strongest type. During the late war he served in the Eighth Missouri under Colonel McClurg.

DENHAM, Isaac Newton
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Aug 4 1840, Barren Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:747
Isaac N. Denham, farmer and stock raiser, section 32, originally from Barren County, Kentucky, was born August 4, 1840. His father, Joseph M. Denham, was also a Kentuckian by birth and grew to manhood there, subsequently being married to Mary A. Parks, of the same state. In 1844 the family moved to Missouri and located in Osage Township, this county. Isaac N. was reared here. He was married December 29, 1864, to Miss Melissa J. M. Garland, a daughter of R. C. Garland, one of the prominent farmers and stock men of Osage Township. She is a native of Benton County, but was brought up and educated in Henry County. After his marriage Mr. Denham moved upon his present valuable farm, where he has since resided. He has 169 acres, with about 130 fenced. In November, 1865, he had the misfortune to lose an arm by the accidental discharge of his gun. He enlisted in the Confederate service in August, 1862, and served about one year and surrendered at Warsaw. He participated in the fight at Lone Jack and a number of skirmishes. After his surrender he was in the Union service in the Enrolled Missouri Militia. After the service he settled on a farm and has since devoted his time to farming and stock raising. Mr. and Mrs. Denham have a family of four children: Richard G., Mary F., Lula Alice and Cora Edna. They lost one child in infancy, William C. Himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

DEPEW, Allen L.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: May 16 1851, Allen Co, IN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:779
Allen L. Depew, pioneer settler of Bogard township and a well informed and interesting citizen of Henry County, is a native of Indiana. He was born in Allen County May 16, 1851, and is the son of Hezekiah and Margaret Elizabeth (Essig) Depew, both natives of Ohio. They were married on January 25, 1844. Hezekiah Depew was the son of Isaac Depew, who was born in 1792, and his mother, Margaret Depew, was born in 1793. Hezekiah Depew came to Henry County for the purpose of making a home for his family in the latter fifties and located in Bogard township. He prospered in the county of his adoption and at the time of his death in 1859 he owned four hundred forty acres of land. The children born to Hezekiah and Margaret Depew were as follow: Mrs. Lovina Brooks, living in Canada; Allen L., of this review; Mrs. Elvira Jones, deceased; Mrs. Angeline Beach, deceased; Joseph, Bogard township; Andrew, deceased. A. L. Depew attended the subscription schools of the home neighborhood during his boyhood days and when times were hard during the Civil War he worked at any honest labor in order to assist the family. The nearest trading point was Sedalia. The Depew home was built of lumber hauled from Lexington. He lived at home with his mother until he was thirty years old and then began for himself, although he became a land owner when twenty-two years of age. Mr. Depew now owns four hundred twenty-three acres of excellent farm land in Bogard township. His home is located four and a half miles northeast of Urich and the improvements on the land consist of two sets of farm buildings. Mr. Depew is engaged in general farming and stock raising. February 14, 1882, A. L. Depew and, Nancy Ely were united in marriage. Nancy (Ely) Depew is the daughter of William and Bettie (Morgan) Ely, both natives of Kentucky who came to Henry County and settled on Honey Creek in the fifties. Mr. Ely owned about eight hundred acres of land in this county. William and Bettie Ely were parents of the following children: Mrs. Addie M. Young, Honey Creek township; Aaron B., address unknown; Mrs. Nancy Depew; Mrs. Mary L. Shideler, California; Mrs. Sarah C. Trent, Moberly, Missouri; William E., living in California; Reuben, Dalton, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Depew have been born children as follow': Lillian Viola, deceased; Mary Belle, wife of Henry Woirhaye, Urich, Missouri; Jennie M., wife of Roy Kaiser, Grand Junction, Colorado; George Allen, on the home place; John Henry, Havre, Montana, now a private in the National Army; Emma Maud, deceased; Zonie Elizabeth, wife of Clarence Lear; Annie Louisa, wife of R. A. Hull, Grand Junction, Colorado; Aline Gustava, at home. Mr. Depew is an excellent citizen who is highly respected in his locality and he and the members of his family are considered to be among the best citizens of Henry County.

DETWEILER, Charles A.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Mar 28 1871, Franklin Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:800
Charles A. Detweiler - "Prairie Lawn Farm," located five miles east of Clinton, Missouri, is one of the best appointed farm homes in the county. Mr. Detweiler has a home of ten rooms with acetyline lights, and also wired for electricity, with hot and cold water piped throughout the house. Mr. Detweiler is a native of Franklin County, Missouri, where he was born March 28, 1871. He is the son of John J. and Bertha E. (Jones), Detweiler. John J. Detweiler is a native of Berne, Switzerland, and left his native land with his parents when only ten years of age. They located on a farm in Franklin County, Missouri, and were representative farmers of their community. John J. Detweiler married Bertha B. Jones, who was born in Illinois in 1845. They established their home on a farm near Washington, Missouri. John J. Detweiler died March 17, 1914, and his wife died June 21, 1891. Charles A. Detweiler was educated in the public and high schools of Washington, Missouri, and afterwards worked for his father in the management of his farm. March 9, 1898, Charles Detweiler married Sophia Gephardt and shortly afterwards they came to Deer Creek township, Henry County. Three children have been born to them as follow: Ruby B., born January 1, 1902; Opal, born September 2, 1904, and John A., born December 3, 1906. They are all attending school. Mrs. Sophia (Gephardt) Detweiler, the mother, was born March 1, 1876, near Washington, Missouri, a daughter of John and Barbara (Bergar) Gephardt, natives of Germany. They are now farming in Franklin County, Missouri. In 1916, Mr. Detweiler built his all-modern home upon the farm consisting of 320 acres in Deer Creek and Bethlehem townships, which came to him through inheritance of his share of his father's estate. He is an up-to-date farmer, doing his farming in the highest business-like manner and getting the best results that scientific farming will accomplish. Mr. Detweiler is an independent Republican.

DICKINSON, Clement Cabell
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Dec 6 1849, Prince Edward Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:353
Clement C. Dickinson, one of the rising attorneys of Henry County, is a native of Prince Edward County, Virginia, and was born December 6, 1849. He is a classical scholar and was graduated from Hampton and Sidney College. From 1868 until 1872 he was principally engaged in teaching school in Kentucky. In 1872 he came to Clinton, where, for three years, he was engaged in teaching, occupying his leisure hours in preparing himself for the practice of law. He was admitted to the bar in 1876 and in the fall of that year elected prosecuting attorney which office he held with signal ability and success, until January I, 1883. As a lawyer he is a pleasant speaker and full of brilliant ideas and sound logic and he has proven himself a successful practitioner. He was married December 1882, to Miss Mattie Parks, a daughter of Judge James Parks of this city.

DIEHL, Frank P.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 20 1869, Monroe Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:593
Frank P. Diehl, a progressive young farmer and stockman of Deer Creek township, has proven that this country is still a land of opportunity, that it is a land where one may start at the lowest rung of the ladder and by industry, succeed to an unexpected degree. Mr. Diehl is the owner of 935 acres of the finest improved land in Henry County. Eighteen years ago he purchased 160 acres of land in Deer Creek township. Prior to that he owned 335 acres of land from the estate of J. Showalter. Year by year he has added to his land holdings until he is now farming 935 acres of land won through his efforts and initiative. He has increased his herds of cattle each year as he has increased his acreage for their care and now is shipping from two to four carloads of cattle each year. Frank P. Diehl was born February 20, 1869, in Monroe County, Ohio, the son of John C. and Sophia (Newhart) Diehl, who are retired farmers living at Clinton, Missouri. John C. Diehl was born July 3, 1835, in Germany and when an infant came with his parents to the United States. They settled in Pennsylvania, later moving to Ohio, where they remained as leading agriculturists of their community. John C. Diehl answered his country's call during the Civil War and served in an Ohio regiment. To John C. Diehl and Sophia Newhart were born twelve children, ten of whom grew to maturity, eight boys and two girls. In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Diehl came to Deer Creek township, Henry County, and purchased 160 acres of land, tilling the soil until their retirement a few years ago. Frank P. Diehl was a lad of twelve years when his parents came to Henry County and he attended the district school, and later he supplemented his education by attending the Lamkin Academy at Clinton. After finishing school Mr. Diehl worked as a carpenter in southwestern Colorado. For some time he was employed as a bookkeeper in a lumber yard and was interested in silver mining. After spending six years in the west he came home on a visit and has never returned. February 20, 1895, Mr. Diehl was married to Lillie Showalter, who was born in Henry County, February 23, 1869, the daughter of Jacob Showalter, who was amongst the earliest pioneers in Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Diehl as follow: Opal, now Mrs. H. Brockway of Calhoun; Hazel, Thelma and Virgil, residing at home. Frank P. Diehl is an extensive buyer and feeder of beef cattle, shipping many carloads each year. He may be justly proud of his achievements during his short stay on the farm. He has one of the finest improved farms in the county and ranks high as a farmer and stockman. Politically he is a Democrat and he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is a stockholder in the Bank of Calhoun.

DILLON, Alfred G.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Nov 12 1856, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:546
Alfred G. Dillon, farmer and stockman, proprietor of a splendid farm of 280 acres in Windsor township, Henry County, is a member of one of the old pioneer families of this county. He was born November 12, 1856, on a farm in Tebo township and is the son of Thomas A. and Mildred A. (Askins) Dillon, who were parents of two children: Alfred G., subject of this sketch; and Lucinda M., deceased, wife of W. F. Burchman. Thomas A. Dillon was born in Ireland in 1824 and died in 1901. He was the son of Edward and Margaret (Hardy) Dillon, natives of Dublin, Ireland, who emigrated to America in 1831, and first settled in Cooper County, Missouri. By means of incredible labor, Edward Dillon cleared a farm from the timber of Cooper County and was one of the earliest pioneer settlers in that county. He died at Sarcoxie, Missouri. His wife died in Cedar County, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years. Thomas A. Dillon came to Henry County in 1853 and established a grocery and general store at Calhoun, which he conducted for a while, sold out and operated a store in Clinton until some time in 1854, when he engaged permanently in farming and stock raising in Tebo township. Mr. Dillon became owner of 600 acres of good land in Tebo township, all of which he accumulated solely by his own efforts, beginning his active career without a dollar of his own. He was married in 1854 to Mildred A. Askins, who was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia, in 1831 and departed this life in 1898. She was the daughter of Rev. Alfred and Lucinda (Jones) Askins, both of whom were natives of Virginia. Alfred Askins was a minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. Alfred G. Dillon attended the district schools and also the Calhoun schools for two terms. He began his active career as farmer and stockman in 1878, when he purchased 240 acres of land three miles west of Windsor. He traded this tract for Windsor property in 1880 and then traded the Windsor property for his present farm in Windsor township. Mr. Dillon has improved his land to a considerable extent and raises red polled cattle for the market. In addition to his farming interests he is a stockholder in both banks at Calhoun, Missouri. On November 14, 1882, Alfred G. Dillon and Miss Mollie F. Sappington were united in marriage. Mrs. Mollie F. Dillon was born July 13, 1861, in Windsor township, the daughter of Squire Boone and Jemima (Jermison) Sappington, well-known residents of Windsor township, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. One child has been born to Alfred G. and Mollie F. Dillon, namely: Mildred J., wife of C. W. Lambeth, a sketch of whom also appears in this volume. The Democratic party has always had the support of Mr. Dillon. He and Mrs. Dillon are members of the Calhoun Baptist Church, and he is a member of the Mystic Workers.

DISNEY, Charles C.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: Nov 3 1851, Anderson Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1130
CHARLES C. DISNEY, a prominent contractor and builder at Johnson City, was born in Anderson County, Tennessee, November 3, 1851, and is a son of Judge Elias and Tabitha (Lovely) Disney, also natives of Tennessee. In 1856 the family moved to Missouri and located in Gasconade County, where they resided about two years, coming thence to St. Clair County in the spring of 1859. Elias Disney has since been elected and served as county. He was also a lieutenant of a militia company during the late war. Charles C. was the third child of a family of three sons and one daughter. He spent his youth on a farm and received a good education in the English branches, and after completing his studies he engaged in teaching in the public schools, and now ranks as one of the best instructors in the county. He has taught the last three years in Johnson City. He has also learned the carpenter's trade, and when not occupied in teaching follows the business of contractor and builder. He has worked at this during the summer seasons for the last four years. Mr. Disney was married December 22, 1872, to Miss Macy Herndon, of Ozark County, Missouri, and a daughter of Henry W. and Martha A. C. Herndon. They have four children: Walter Eugene, Estella Rose, Elva Eveline and Edgar E. They lost one child, Minnie Belle, who died in February, 1879.

DITTY, Abram C.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: Nov 3 1837, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1107
ABRAM C. DITTY, section 26. One of the oldest settlers of St. Clair County, is he whose name heads this sketch. Mr. Ditty has lived in this county nearly half a century, having been brought here in 1838, when but one year old. He was born in the adjoining county of Henry on November 3, 1837, his father subsequently settling on the farm, upon which the son now lives. The senior Ditty dying in 1847, the remainder of the family returned to Tennessee, where Abram lived with his grandfather until sixteen years old, when he again came to St. Clair County. In 1862 he served a short time in Company E, Sixteenth Regiment, and in 1864 in Company A, Wood's Battalion of Price's army, and was with the forces at the surrender at Shreveport in May, 1865. Spending a few months in Saline County, he then came back to St. Clair in August of the same year, and on the 22d of the following February was married to Miss Fannie Yonce, daughter of Andrew Yonce. She was born in St. Clair County October 11, 1840. Seven children have been born to them: William F., Robert E., James M., Ollie N., Charles A., Wade H. and Edna E. Mr. Ditty's farm contains 140 acres, well improved, upon which, at a cost of several hundred dollars, he has built a commodious house. He is prominent in the educational matters of this district.

DITTY, James
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: Jun 27 1817, Wythe Co, WV
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1107
JAMES DITTY, section 35. Prominent among the pioneer settlers of this county is James Ditty, who was born June 27, 1817, in Wythe County, West Virginia. His parents were Abraham and Jennie (Ferguson) Ditty and while he was yet in his infancy they removed to Tennessee and settled in what is now Putnam County. In 1839 James Ditty came to St. Clair County and settled where he now resides. He has been married three times, first to Miss Charlotte Fergus, December 8, 1842. She died in the following November and April 14, 1850, he married Miss Elizabeth Burke, who died October 26. 1862, leaving four children: John B., Samuel H., Frances J. and James A. His present wife was Miss Susan Sproul, a native of Missouri. They were married November 5, 1864, and have five children: Francis R., Pike M., Dilly A., Nora and Elizabeth. Mr. Ditty has a farm of 335 acres, 300 of which are well improved. He is one of the leading farmers of his section of the county and has done much in developing the interests of St. Clair County.

DIXON, Cornelius
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Sep 16 1840, St. Joseph Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:775
Cornelius Dixon, section 6, is one of the enterprising farmers and stock dealers of this township. He was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana, September 16, 1840. His father, Hezekiah Dixon, a native of Ohio, grew to manhood in that state, and was married to Melinda Hollingshead, of the same locality. The family moved to Indiana in 1835 and settled in St. Joseph County, where they still reside. Cornelius passed his youthful days on the home farm, his early education being acquired in the common schools. He afterward attended the Mishawaka Academy, and spent about three years at the Northern Indiana College, preparing himself for a teacher. After completing his studies at this school he engaged in the mercantile business, in 1863, at Augusta, Illinois, continuing in trade there for one year. In 1864 he went to South Bend, Indiana, and gave his attention to business until 1870, when he removed to Missouri and settled in Henry County, working in a store the first winter, and in the following spring he went to farming, and has since divided his time between the farm in the summer and teaching during the winter. Mr. Dixon owns 300 acres of land in Henry County, 260 acres of which is fenced and under cultivation. Besides his home farm he owns a farm of 160 acres in Minnesota and town property in Mishawaka, Indiana. He was married at Augusta, Illinois, June 26, 1865, to Miss Drucilla A. Browning, a native of Hancock County, Illinois, and a daughter of C. W. Browning. They have a family of six children: Henry A., Edna B., Wilber C., Susan M., James E. and Melinda May. Mr. Dixon is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

DIXON, William D.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 8 1832, Greenup Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:567
William D. Dixon was born December 8, 1832, in Greenup County, Kentucky, his parents being William and Unity Dixon, nee Hackworth. The former, who during life was engaged in farming and stock raising, was born in 1791 in Bedford County, Virginia, and the latter was born in the same county in 1793. They were married in the year 1818 and had six children, five of whom are living. In 1827 they emigrated to Catlettsburg, then Greenup, but now Boyd County, Kentucky, and remained there until 1865, coming thence to Henry County, Missouri, with their son, William D., with whom they remained until their death. Mrs. Dixon died in July of 1869, after an illness of several years, and her husband died in February of 1873. William D. Dixon married Miss Susan McDaniel, daughter of John C. McDaniel, of Henry County, Missouri. By this marriage there were seven children, four daughters and three sons, of whom six remain. The second child, a daughter, died of severe burns. Mrs. D. departed this life March 7, 1871, and on December 7, 1881, he married Mrs. Zana M. Muse, widow of Joseph E. Muse, of Christian County, Missouri. They have one child, a daughter. Mr. Dixon in 1859 took charge of the farm of John C. McDaniel, near Windsor, upon which he remained until after the war, when he bought forty acres of land and continued farming until 1873. Since that time he has followed brickmaking. He has disposed of his property recently with the intention of removing to Holden, Johnson County, there to engage in the manufacture of brick upon a large scale. Politically, he is a Democrat.

DOANE, John H.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Apr 21 1835, Penobscot Co, ME
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:509
John H. Doane, of the firm of Brannum & Doane, grain dealers, is a native of Penobscot, County, Maine, and was born April 21, 1835. He resided on a farm in the county of his birth until reaching manhood, and there received a good common school education. When about twenty-one years of age he went to Hennepin County, Minnesota, and engaged in the lumber business at Minneapolis, at which point he remained for four years. Returning east, for eighteen months he resided in Boston, Massachusetts. In September, 1869, he came to Henry County, Missouri, and for one year was occupied in the handling of lightning rods. After this time he resumed farming and successfully followed it till the fall of 1879, when he embarked in the grain business, which he has continued more or less since. In the fall of 1882 the firm of Brannum & Doane built the elevator where they now do such an enterprising business. Mr. Doane has a fine farm in this county of 160 acres, well improved. He was married in June, 1858, to Miss Sarah A. Turner, a native also of Maine. They have two children: Charles H. and Lola. He was once alderman of Clinton, and also for one term township assessor.

DODDS, David
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: May 15 1812, Butler Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:609
David Dodds, a pioneer of Henry County, was born in Butler County, Ohio, May 15, 1812. His father, John Dodds, was a native of Ireland, and immigrated to the United States when a young man. He married Margaret Miller, originally from Pennsylvania. David accompanied his parents on their move from Ohio to Indiana, and settled in Cass County in 1830, being among the pioneers there. He spent his youth on the farm, and in 1836, came to Missouri, locating in Cooper County, where he was engaged in farming, and where he resided about seventeen years. He was married in Cooper County December 20, 1838, to Miss Martha Jane Shirley, a Kentuckian by birth, and a daughter of George Shirley. In 1853, Mr. D. came to Henry County and located on the land where he has since resided, and which he entered some two years after. He was one of the first citizens of Deepwater Township, and one among the first in the county. He now has a farm of 200 acres in his home place, on section 21, all improved. fenced, etc. He also has forty acres of timber, and a farm of fifty acres near Appleton City, in St. Clair County. Mr. Dodds has raised a family of twelve children: Cynthia Jane (now Mrs. J. Hill), Elizabeth (now Mrs. Isom Stubblefield), John, Jesse L., Charles A., Margaret (wife of James McBride), Matilda Dodds, Mary C. (wife of James Cook), Thomas C., Amanda (wife of James A. McBride). Martha J. and David. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

DODGE, Josiah
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: Nov 19 1827, Washington Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1108
JOSIAH DODGE was born in Washington County, Tennessee, November 19 1827. He was there reared till seventeen years of age, when he settled in Pulaski County, Missouri, engaging in farming. In 1846 he enlisted in the Mexican war under Captain Stein at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and served in Company D. First Dragoons of Kentucky, till September 28, 1848. During his service he was wounded with a lance in the thigh, and at Tucker's Bayou was thrown from his horse, which disabled him for some time. In 1848 he returned to Pulaski County, Missouri, where he remained till 1850. Emigrating to California, he mined and dealt in stock till September, 1879, when he came to St. Clair County, Missouri. He has a fine farm of 200 acres under cultivation. Mr. Dodge was married September 8, 1853, to Miss Lucy Willoughby. They had six children, four of whom are living: Ellen, Charles, Jefferson and William. Mrs. Dodge's death occurred in January, 1863. He was again married January 18, 1864, to Miss Margaret Underwood, of Jackson County, Missouri. They had one child, Josiah B. His second wife died in August, 1866, and he was subsequently married to Elizabeth Eames September 28, 1868. His present wife was formerly Betty Kirby, a native of Tennessee. They have had five children: Kirby, Lydia, Lucy, Jeriel and Jessie.

DOLL, Jacob
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Sep 9 1862, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:679
Jacob Doll, a prominent farmer and stock man of White Oak township, is a native of Ohio, born in Tuscarawas County, September 9, 1862; he is a son of John and Mary (Wesner) Doll, natives of Germany, who settled in Ohio upon immigrating to this country. Later they moved to Illinois, where they remained until 1867. They then came to Missouri and settled in White Oak township, Henry County, where the father first bought eighty acres of land. He prospered in his undertaking and bought more land from time to time, and when he died, September 1, 1907, he was the owner of over four hundred acres. He was an industrious man and a good citizen, and is one of the pioneers who is entitled to a share of credit for making Henry County what it is today. His widow resides on the old home place in White Oak township. They were the parents of the following children: John, who lives in Walker township; Jacob, the subject of this sketch; William, lives in Walker township; Effie, resides on the home place with her mother, and Lizzie, a stenographer in Kansas City, Missouri. Jacob Doll was reared on a farm and attended school at Maple Grove and Lucas districts. He has made farming and stock raising the principal occupation of his life, and is the owner of a valuable farm, well improved and well stocked, located in White Oak township. His farm consists of two hundred forty-two acres of productive land located about a half mile west of Lucas. Mr. Doll was united in marriage January 3, 1889, to Miss Alpha M. Webb, a daughter of Isaac and Hettie Webb. Mrs. Doll was born in Illinois December 4, 1868, and her father died in that State when she was a child. After the death of the father, the mother came to Missouri with her family in 1880 and died here the following year. Mrs. Doll has one brother, Orville, who now resides in California. To Mr. and Mrs. Doll have been born the following children: Lula Mabel, at home; Arthur C., Quay, Oklahoma; Mary, married M. Q. Herrell, Urich, Missouri; Alpha H., married C. R. Henny; Albert H., at home; Elmer T. J., at home; Frances Lillian, died at the age of eight years; and Alice Lucile; and Etta Lois, born June 7, 1918. Mr. Doll is comparatively a young man as ages are reckoned nowadays, but he is also what might be considered an early settler of Henry County, when the development, which has taken place, since he came here, is taken into consideration. He recalls the time when a great deal of their supplies, such as lumber and other building material, were hauled from Holden, and it has not been very long ago that his nearest post office was at Clinton, a distance of twenty miles, and his mail waited for him to go after it. He says that his first spring buggy was a Ford that up to the time of the introduction of automobiles he used a lumber wagon for all the joy riding in which he indulged. Mr. Doll relates many incidents of early life in Henry County. They had their grinding done at Cook's Mill and the early settlers, many of them, had to come a long distance to mill, and there were no roads nor bridges. He relates an instance in which he and his brother went to mill with twenty bushels of corn, and while there a sudden rainstorm raised White Oak Creek to the flood stage and when they crossed it on their return home, they put poles across the wagon bed and placed their meal sacks Over the poles and thus succeeded in fording the creek without getting their meal wet. This is one of the hundreds of his early-day experiences. Mr. and Mrs. Doll are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

DOLL, John Jr.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Feb 10 1859, Greene Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:496
John Doll and his capable wife settled upon their 160 acre farm in Walker township in February, 1896. The place had little or no improvements worthy of the name. Since that time they have developed one of the most attractive farms in Henry County and the Doll farm is now improved with a very pretty white cottage, a large, well-kept barn, three sheds, and the entire tract is fenced with wire. The Doll farms embrace 480 acres in all, 160 acres of which is located in White Oak township and is cultivated by Mr. Doll and his sons, and he has 160 acres additional in Walker township. The 160 acre farm near White Oak Church is the old Jacob Barth place. Mr. Doll received 120 acres by inheritance from his father's estate. John Doll was born in 1859 in Greene County, Ohio and is a son of John Doll, a biography of whom is given in connection with the sketch of William Doll in this volume. Mr. Doll came to Henry County in 1867 from Illinois, where his parents had removed from Ohio in 1862. He was married October 20, 1895, to Miss Helen Barth, who was born on the Barth homestead in White Oak township, February 23, 1870, a daughter of John and Mary (Lebold) Barth, a sketch of whom appears in this volume and who are mentioned in many places in this. work. John Barth was one of the most successful of the Henry County pioneer citizens and left a large estate. The beginning of the Barth fortunes in Missouri was a gift of 487 acres which was given to Mr. and Mrs. Barth from the Lebold estate. The five children of John and Maria (Lebold) Barth, each received 96 acres from this estate, and Mr. Barth gave each child an additional acreage so as to round out an 160-acre farm. When Mr. and Mrs. John Doll settled on the tract they paid $100 for the existing improvements, which were of a negligible character. They at once set to work and in the course of time, and by means of hard work and good management, they created a splendid and highly productive farm. They have built up the fertility of the land, which too often, in this section of Missouri, becomes worn out through a succession of the same cropping. They have added other acreage and now own 480 acres of valuable farm land. Three children have been born to John and Helen Doll: Herman William, born September 14, 1896, was married to Cora Woirhaye, October 31, 1917, and is farming in Walker township; Emmet John, born November 16, 1899; Roy Samuel, born January 21, 1903. While Mr. Doll has generally been an adherent of the Republican party, he takes pride in the fact that he cast his vote for President Woodrow Wilson at the last Presidential election. He and Mrs. Doll were originally members of the Lucas Methodist Episcopal Church, but they and the children are now members of the White Oak Methodist Church and attend the Sunday school at the latter place.

DOLL, Walter Herman
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Jun 30 1882, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:681
Walter H. Doll, a well-to-do farmer of White Oak township, was born in the township where he now resides, June 30, 1882. He is the son of Leonard and Margaret (Janette) Doll, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Switzerland. Leonard Doll, the father, first lived in Ohio for a time after coming to America, and then went to Illinois. He came from Illinois to Missouri some years prior to the Civil War and engaged in the mercantile business at Clinton, and he was one of the first merchants there. After the close of the Civil War, he settled in White Oak township, near Lucas, and here spent the remainder of his life. He died in 1899 and was preceded in death by his wife, who died in 1896. They were the parents of the following children: Jacob, a farmer and stockman in White Oak township; Andrew, Bates County; John, who lives in White Oak township; Charles, Urich, Missouri; Maggie, now the wife of Henry Herman, Butler, Missouri; and Tena, now the wife of Max Fellhauer, Clinton, Missouri. Walter H. Doll was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools at Lucas. He remained at home with his parents, while they lived. He purchased his present place, which is located one and one-half miles southwest of Lucas, in 1908, and since locating here he has added valuable improvements to his place and it is now one of the fine farms of White Oak township. Mr. Doll is quite extensively engaged in the cattle business and also raises pureblood spotted Poland China hogs and Oxford sheep. Mr. Doll was married in 1908 to Miss Bertha Bunch, a daughter of Mart and Laura (Ridge) Bunch of Honey Creek township. Mart and Laura (Ridge) Bunch are the parents of the following children: Bertha, now Mrs. Walter H. Doll; George, Honey Creek township; Otto, Walker township; Lora, resides at home; Ruth, married Elmer Hardison; Winnie and Grace at home. To Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Doll have been born three children, Andrew, Elvis and Otto. Mr. Doll is of the thrifty and progressive type of American farmer and is making good. He is one of Henry County's substantial and valued citizens, and the Doll family are highly respected members of the community.

DOLL, William
Walker Township, Henry County
born: Jun 10 1864, Edgar Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:440
William Doll. In the north central part of Walker township is a group of some of the prettiest farms in western Missouri in which the owners take a just and abiding pride in constantly improving and making more beautiful. The farm home of William Doll furnishes a striking example of what can be done upon a tract of Missouri prairie land, and the tract of one hundred sixty acres is undeniably one of the finest improved farms in the western part of Missouri. A pretty cottage home faces a well kept roadway, the home being fronted by a beautiful lawn ornamented with large shade trees, and a handsome wrought iron fence. All of the farm buildings are kept in first class condition and well painted. Mr. Doll has another farm of one hundred sixty acres in White Oak township. William Doll was born in 1864 in Edgar County, Illinois, and is the son of John and Mary (Wisner) Doll, natives of Germany, who first settled in Ohio after emigrating to America. They next made settlement in Illinois and from that State came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1867. The Doll family can justly lay claim to being one of the pioneer families of this county. The elder Doll settled in White Oak township and resided on his farm in that township until his death in 1907. The widowed mother still resides at White Oak having arrived at the great age of eighty-one years, her birth having been April 1, 1837. Mrs. Doll came to America aboard a sailing vessel. She boarded a ship at London on March 19, 1857, and the ship "Victoria" required forty-nine days to make the journey to New York. John Doll, the father, was born in Baden, Germany, November 17, 1831, and died September 2, 1907. He was married on February 14, 1858, to Mary Wisner. He removed from Ohio to Illinois in 1862 and thence to Missouri in 1867. To John and Mary (Wisner) Doll were born five children: William, subject of this review; John, Walker township; Jacob, a successful farmer of White Oak township; Effie and Lizzie, the former of whom is at home with her mother and the latter is in Kansas City, Missouri. William Doll was married in 1896 to Miss Elizabeth Barth, who has borne him three children: Anna Mabel, born June 26, 1908; Florence May, died at the age of nine years, eleven months and nineteen days; one child died in infancy. Mrs. Lizzie (Barth) Doll was born in 1872 in White Oak township, and is a daughter of John and Mary (Lebold) Barth, who were among the best known of the substantial pioneer citizens of Henry County. John Barth was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, January 10, 1838, and died near Lucas, Missouri, June 6, 1917. He was married September 21, 1862, to Maria Lebold, who was born in Bolivar, Ohio, and died January 12, 1874. This marriage was blessed with five children, as follow: John W., Dora Gretzinger, Mrs. Helen Doll, Mrs. Lizzie Doll, and Jacob S. Barth. On November 4, 1875, Mr. Barth was married to Sophia Rombold, who died May 27, 1911. She bore him ten children, nine of whom are living: Albert H., Maggie, deceased; Mrs. Clara Sevier, Josie, George, Tressie, Mrs. Ida Henny, Robert, Walter, David. John Barth immigrated to America in 1852 and located in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. From there he came to Missouri in the spring of 1868 and settled in White Oak township. During the course of years in active farming operations in Henry County he accumulated a large estate valued at over $100,000. He became owner of 2,280 acres of land which he divided among his children as they became of age and desired to make homes of their own. He was president of the Farmers Bank of Urich and was universally respected and admired as one of the county's most sterling, upright and successful citizens. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and his life was so lived that the example he set of industry and right living will forever serve as an inspiration and guide to his descendants. Upon his marriage William Doll settled upon a one hundred sixty acre farm which was given to Mr. and Mrs. Doll by the late John Barth. This farm they have successfully built up and have added another tract of one hundred sixty acres to their holdings in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Doll are members of the Lucas Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Doll is inclined to the Republican view of things political, while Mrs. Doll is a pronounced adherent of Democratic principles. They are kindly and hospitable people who are progressive and enterprising in their views and stand high among the citizenship of Henry County.

DOOLEY, William Henry
Speedwell Township, St. Clair County
born: Jan 1838, Polk Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1207
WILLIAM HENRY DOOLEY, farmer and stock raiser, is the owner of 120 acres of land on section 20. He was born in Polk County, Missouri, in January, 1838, being a son of Henry E. Dooley, of Georgia, who was born in 1800. His mother's maiden name was Jane Cornelius, of South Carolina. They came to Missouri in 1830, and settled in Greene County, near Springfield, arriving here before the Indian title became extinct. They were forced to return to the eastern part of the state, remaining there until 1832, when they again came back and once more located near Springfield. In 1836 he moved to Polk County and settled in Bolivar, building the first house, which was afterwards used for a court house for some years. In 1843 they went into Greene Township, Hickory County, where Mr. D. bought several hundred acres of land and made extensive improvements. He died in 1849. Mrs. Dooly is yet living in Hickory County, and is eighty-six years old. They had seven children, of whom Wm. H. was the youngest. He resided with the family in Hickory County until 1873, when he purchased a farm in Speedwell Township, where he now resides. He married Amanda E. Nance in 1869. She was the daughter of Saunders Nance, who came here in 1835, from Virginia. They have five children: John L., Leanna, Azalin, Henry Emmet, and Ezra.

DORMAN, Jerubial Gideon Judge
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jul 17 1818, Bourbon Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:510
J. G. Dorman was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, July 17, 1818. His father, Matthew Dorman, was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, and is of Scotch ancestry. He was by occupation a farmer. His mother's maiden name was Atlanta Barnes, a native of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was principally reared in Gallatin County, Kentucky, and his early education was obtained at the primitive log school house, a distance of three miles from his father's dwelling. The monotony of his daily duties on the farm became irksome and in a desire for a change he quit farming, and for several years "ran" the western rivers. In February, 1849, he started from Quincy, Illinois, for the Pacific Coast by water; he was wrecked in the Caribbean Sea and driven into the port of Balize, Honduras. Resuming his journey he finally arrived on the coast of California, remaining for a short time and then returned to his home in Quincy. In 1852 he was married to Mrs. Udolpha F Eagle, whose maiden name was Miller. By this union there are six children: Charles D., William H., George H., Oscar, Emma K. and Ollie V. Mrs. Dorman has one son by a former marriage, J. E. Eagle, associated with Mr. Dorman in selling goods at Montrose. In 1855 Mr. D. removed to Henry County and engaged in mercantile pursuits and at one time his house was the only business house of any importance in the county. In 1860 he was elected one of the county judges. In 1872 he was called upon by the Democracy of the county to accept the nomination for the position of member of the lower house of the twenty-seventh general assembly, which nomination he accepted and was subsequently elected by a large majority. As a member of the legislature he was industrious in the interests of his constituents; closely attentive to all business before the house and prompt in his attendance; jealous of the interest of the people in the expenditure of the public funds and honest in the discharge of every duty. He was one of the organizers of the First National Bank and for a time held the position of president. In politics he is a Democrat and is radical in his enforcement of the Jeffersonian test for office. Is he honest ? Is he capable ? He is a man of liberal views and sound judgment.

DORMAN, William Henry
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 18 1856, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:700
William H. Dorman, merchant, a native of Henry County, Missouri, was born in Clinton, October 18, 1855, and is the son of Judge J. G. Dorman, a sketch of whose life appears elsewhere in this work. William H. spent his youth at Clinton attending the public school, where he received a good education in the common English branches, supplemented with a course at Jones' Commercial College, at St. Louis. In 1877 he became engaged in selling musical instruments and sewing machines at Clinton, and in 1880 started in the mercantile business at Warsaw, continuing in trade there about one year. Selling out he purchased the property and stock of merchandise at his present place of business in Norris. He carries a large and well selected stock of general merchandise, including dry goods, clothing, groceries, etc., and is doing an extensive business. Mr. Dorman was appointed postmaster at Norris October 25, 1882. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and also of the Encampment. He was married in this county February 12, 1880, to Miss Alice L. Gray, a daughter of John L. Gray, who was one of the pioneer settlers of Henry County. They have one child, Lilith M., born October 12, 1882. Mr. Dorman is an enterprising business man, and one of the substantial men of this locality.

DOUGLAS, Henry T.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Jul 30 1825, Howard Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:568
Henry T. Douglas was born July 30, 1825, in Howard County, Missouri, and was the son of James and Eleanor (Moore) Douglas, the former born in Madison County, Kentucky, January 1785, and the latter, also a Kentuckian by birth, born November 19, 1792. They were married in 1804, and were the parents of five sons and four daughters, and of this number two children are now living. In 1804 the emigrated from Kentucky to St. Louis County, Missouri, going thence to Howard County, and for years they were compelled to seek protection, more or less, in Fort Kincaid, on account of Indian hostilities. When these troubles ceased Mr. D obtained a small farm, commenced its cultivation and remained in that county until 1835, when he sold out, removing with his family to Rives County. He at first took up a claim near the present site of Windsor, but sold to John Woodard who still owns it. Subsequently he purchased a claim of 160 acres, where he remained till his death, which occurred April 20, 1854, after an illness of fourteen days. His widow died November 21, 1865. Henry's primary education commenced at the age of ten years, under the tutorship of Colby Stephenson, in Rives (now Henry) County, Missouri, he attending one term, of three months only, and his next tutor, Amos H. Goodin, also taught for three terms; he attended one term, of about three months, under Cyrus P. Arbuckle, and one term in the school of Charles Snelling. In 1852 he received his first deed, or patent, for forty acres of land, on section 36. This he sold in 1865, to John Woodard. He is a blacksmith by trade, at which occupation he worked for several years, both in Calhoun, Henry County, and Jefferson Township, Johnson County, from 1845 to 1857. In 1857 he sold his farm of 120 acres, in Johnson County, going to Windsor, for the purpose of erecting a grist and saw mill, in company with his brother, Daniel M. Douglas, and that mill they conducted for three years, or until the opening of the war. In 1870 he purchased thirty acres on section 36, this township, where he now resides. April 3, 1851, he married Miss Catherine P. Painter, daughter of George W. and Lucretia Painter, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Lincoln County, Kentucky. Mr. Painter died March 29, 1835, and his widow in the year of 1838. By this union there have been thirteen children: L. E., born September 30, 1852, has been engaged in teaching for ten years, and is now one of the corps of teachers in the Windsor school; Mary E. born January 3, 1854, married George W. Jackson, of Windsor, April 6, 1882; Frances J., born September 29, 1855, married James H. Ogan, of Pettis County, Missouri; George W., born February 22, 1857, resides in this township; James M., born May 14, 1859, died October 13, of the same year; Otis F., born September 6, 1860, is now residing in Stone County, Missouri, engaged in teaching and the improvement of a new farm of 120 acres, owned by the family; John W., born September 7, 1863; Sarah C., born March 26, 1865; Henry T., Jr., born March 7, 1867; Almira B., born March 14, 1869; Newton G., born September 2, 1872, and Daisy D. born November 14, 1874. Mr. Douglas was the second assessor in this township, serving for three years. He has been a member of the Masonic order for thirty-two years. August 30, 1872, Mr. Douglas met with quite an accident, which nearly cost him his life. Engaged in running an engine, an explosion occurred, by which he was terribly mutilated, in body and in limb. Since his recovery his lodge, No. 29, of Windsor, has constantly made him tyler. Himself, wife and three daughters, are members of the Christian Church at Windsor, he having been connected therewith for forty-one years. His political views are Democratic.

DOWERS, Newton
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: Dec 29 1843, Ripley Co, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1180
NEWTON DOWERS, section 17, was born in Ripley County, Indiana, December 29, 1843, his parents being Alexander and Kisiah (Lacock) Dowers, natives of Indiana. Newton was reared in his native county, and was there educated in the common schools. About the year 1861 he went to Edgar County, Illinois, where he was employed in farming until 1878. Then he came to St. Clair County, Missouri. He owns a farm of eighty acres. Mr. D. is a member of the M. E. Church, and also belongs to the I. O. O. F. order. December 22, 1864, he married Miss Caroline Gilkey, a native of Illinois. She died February 13, 1878, leaving five children: Allen A., John O., Erie A., Emma and Ira B. August 21, 1879, he was again married to Mrs. Katie Penrodd, of Texas. They have three children: George W., Nellie and Charles W.

DOYLE, William Merrill
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Apr 12 1836, White Co, TN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:785
William M. Doyle, section 4, one of the enterprising and energetic men of the county, was born in White County, Middle Tennessee, April 12, 1836. His father, James H., was from South Carolina, and died November 6, 1881. his mother is still living. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Fryer. Of ten children William was the fourth. One brother, Joseph A., is the former well known county clerk. The eldest, John W., is in Texas. Simon J. is in California. George W., Henry A. and Mary T. are still living in Tennessee. Young Doyle acquired a good education at the Union Hill Academy in Tennessee, and in 1856, when twenty. years of age, he came to Missouri in company with the Avery brothers. He engaged in teaching school in Henry County for some time, then returned to Tennessee, and in 1859 once more came to Missouri. He crossed the plains to California in company with W. A. Hastain and Mr. Avery with a drove of 109 head of cattle. He made about $700 in this enterprise and remained in California until the close of the war. While there he built toll bridges on Uba River. During the two last years he was in the silver mines of Nevada. In 1866 he returned to Clinton and gave his attention to the mercantile business with J. M. Avery for three years, and in that he started a branch store at Birmingham, where they laid out the town. In 1870 he removed to his farm, which he began to improve and to deal in stock, and he has since been handling stock quite extensively. He has taken some interest in breeding short horns and has a herd of twenty thoroughbreds. Within the past year Mr. Doyle purchased a brand of cattle in Texas, one herd of 900 cattle and 130 horses. He has a fine farm of 960 acres lying three miles east of Clinton, all of which is in a good state of improvement; 110 acres are set to apples. In the spring of 1875 he was chosen cashier of the Clinton National Bank. He filled that position for one summer, and in November following, together with W. H. Cock, engaged in the general commission business in St. Louis, remaining there but four months. In 1876 he lived in Bates County. In 1877 he again moved to his farm and has since resided there. May 9, 1867, Mr. Doyle was united by marriage to Miss Mary Walker, daughter of that old pioneer, Pleasant Walker. She was born in Shawnee Township May 1, 1849. They have five children living: Pleasant H., Bessie Adeline, Sadie Belle, George and Joseph. Harvey, the eldest, died when one year old. Mary died at the age of five, January 26, 1882, and James and William, twins, aged eighteen months, died about the same time as Mary, making three children buried within the year. Mrs. Doyle is connected with the Missionary Baptist Church. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, having joined that order while in California.

DRACH, John Jr.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: May 20 1842, Pittsburgh, PA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:776
John Drach, Jr. - There are always in the settlement of every locality, a few men from whom historic points seem to radiate, and who are entitled to the honor and glory of the development of that particular part of a new country. This may be truly said of John Drach, Jr., public administrator and one of the worthy pioneers of Henry County. Mr. Drach was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 20, 1842, and is a son of George and Margaret (Kling) Drach, natives of Pennsylvania. The Drach family lived pioneer lives and were early settlers in St. Clair County, Illinois. They saw it in its manifold aspects. They saw the development of the wild and unbroken plains of western Missouri at a time when few folks knew or appreciated what this meant. At the close of the Civil War and for a few years thereafter, George Drach and family made their home in the vicinity of Belleville, in St. Clair County, Illinois, but when John came West and located in Missouri, in the fall of 1867, he left all of his kin and kindred behind, for the time being and was joined by his parents in 1868. He began life in a new locality, under new conditions, where manhood and integrity meant all, and family pedigree nothing. George Drach and the family came to Henry County in March, 1868. The Drachs first located one and a half miles west of Lucas Post office and moved to the Drach home place in the spring of 1871. George Drach labored to make a home for his family and before this end was accomplished he died in 1883. His wife, undismayed by misfortune, continued to make her home in this county and rear her family, all of whom practically reached the age of maturity. She died in 1892. To George and Margaret Drach were born the following children: John, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Annie M. Kruse, St. Louis, Missouri; George Drach, who died at Girard Illinois, May 6, 1917; Julius, born August 6, 1859, and died at Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Harry, died at Cripple Creek, Colorado; Catharine C., housekeeper for John Drach; Edward E., born December 6, 1850, and now resides at Denver, Colorado, and Alfred Edward, who died in childhood. Mr. Drach is one of the enterprising and progressive farmers and stockmen of the county and is the owner of one of Henry County's best farms, owning altogether 135 acres, located four miles north of Clinton on the Warrensburg road. Since coming to Henry County he has made many improvements and today ranks as one of Henry County's most progressive citizens and fearless voters. Mr. Drach is regarded as one of the most progressive citizens of Henry County, and has done his part ably and well in the furtherance of progress. In politics he is a Democrat.

DRAKE, Charles Ward
Huntingdale, Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Oct 22 1848, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:798
C. W. Drake, a merchant of Huntingdale, Missouri, is one of the old pioneers of Henry County, having lived in the village of Huntingdale since November, 1855. Mr. Drake was born in Deer Creek township, Henry County October 22, 1848, the son of Jesse W. and Eliza (Pinnell) Drake. Jesse W. was born in Kentucky in 1823 and came to Henry County in 1840, settling in Deer Creek township. In 1849, when gold was discovered in California, Mr. Drake joined a party and made the trip across the country in a rude ox wagon, enduring all of the hardships of those gold seekers. He died in 1850 at Sacremento, California. Mrs. Eliza Drake was born November 15, 1827, in Virginia and when a very small child her parents, F. A. Pinnell and family, came to Henry County, arriving in 1830. F. A. Pinnell was the first county clerk of Henry County, then known as Rives County. The offices of county clerk, circuit clerk and recorded were all one office and for eighteen years Mr. Pinnell faithfully filled this office. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Drake were the parents of two children: Mrs. Hattie Freeman, born September 3, 1846, now deceased, and C. W. Drake, the subject of this sketch. Mrs. Eliza Drake was married a second time to Dr. E. C. Royston, who died July 10, 1898. Doctor Royston lived in Huntingdale since 1855 and was an old familiar figure in this locality. Mrs. Royston survives him several year's, living to be at the age of ninety-one years, loved and revered by all that know her. C. W. Drake was educated in the schools of Huntingdale and for a number of years followed farming. In 1880 he purchased the general merchandise store in Huntingdale from Ben Quarles, disposing of the same in 1884. In 1906 he purchased the present building and opened up a new stock of general merchandise. The marriage of C. W. Drake and Lucy Covington was solemnized February 4, 1869. She was the daughter of John O. and Eliza Ann Covington, the former born in Delaware and the latter in Kentucky. They are both deceased. Mrs. Lucy Drake passed away July 2, 1893. She was the mother of three children: Hattie E., deceased; William C. and Harvey W., deceased. October 28, 1897, Mr. Drake was united in marriage to Maude Bailey, a daughter of J. W. and Julia Bailey. The former resides in Blame County, Oklahoma, and the latter is deceased. By this marriage Mr. and Mrs. Drake have two children: Jessie and Royston, both at home with their parents. Mr. Drake is a Democrat and for forty years has filled the office of constable and served as justice of the peace for the past three years. He is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

DRAKE, Charles Ward
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Oct 22 1848, Huntingdale, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:665
Charles W. Drake, druggist at Huntingdale, was born in Henry County, Missouri, October 22, 1848, his parents being Jesse W. and Sallie Drake, nee McCarty. Charles divided the early days of his youth between working on a farm and attending the common schools in the county. In 1880 he embarked in the dry goods and grocery business at Huntingdale, following it until becoming engaged in the drug business. In 1881 he was appointed justice of the peace and in 1882 he was elected constable. February 4, 1869, Mr. Drake married Miss Lucy A. Covington. They have three children: Hattie A., William C. and Harvey W. Mr. D. is a member of the M. E. Church South. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and is also connected with Agricola Lodge, No. 343, A. F. & A. M.

DRIGGS, John A.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 28 1843, Monroe Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:511
John A. Driggs owes his nativity to Monroe County, Ohio, where he was born January 28, 1843. He was there reared and educated, following in his youth the occupation of farming, at which he was engaged at the commencement of the war. He then enlisted, in 1861, in Company E, Sixty-second Ohio Regiment, and served till the battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia, where he was wounded in one of the lower limbs, which maimed him for life. From that time till he was discharged, June, 1865, he was in the hospital at Fort Monroe and Camp Dennison, Ohio, receiving his discharge from the latter place. In 1865, he returned home, and was occupied in merchandising at Ozark, Ohio, till 1869. In May of that year he came to Clinton, and in 1870 was elected circuit clerk, serving for four years in a very acceptable manner. Then for one year he was interested in the insurance business, after which he embarked in the furniture trade, continuing it till 1880. Mr. D. was married October 16, 1873, to Miss Estella Brown, a native of Ohio. They have one child, Eva M. He is a member of the I.O.O.F and A. O. U. W. fraternities, and also of the K. of P. He and his wife belong to the M. E. Church. In 1874, Mr. Driggs was a member of the city council of Clinton.

DRIGGS, William Alfred
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Sep 28 1854, Woodsfield, Monroe Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:620
W. A. Driggs, president and manager of the Peoples Hardware Company at Clinton, Missouri, is one of the well-known and successful business men of Henry County. Mr. Driggs was born in Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio, September 28, 1854, and is a son of William and Sarah Louise (Boyd) Driggs, the former a native of Connecticut and the latter of Alexandria, Virginia. William Driggs, the father, came from New England to Ohio with his parents when he was a child. In 1868 he came from Ohio to Missouri, and settled in Henry County. At that time the nearest railroad to Henry County was at Warrensburg, and when he came here he made the trip from Warrensburg to Clinton by stage. He purchased a farm adjoining the city of Clinton on the north for which he paid forty dollars per acre. Here he followed farming and stock raising, the remainder of his life, with the exception of the last few years, when he built a home in Clinton and practically retired. He died April 28, 1891, age seventy-nine years, and his wife departed this life December 23rd of the same year. Five of their children are now living, Estella, the wife of John H. Lust, Altamont, Kansas; W. A., the subject of this sketch; Sopha, the wife of John C. Goodell, Mound Valley, Kansas; A. L. Baldwin, Kansas; Mary Frances, the wife of E. L. Redding, San Francisco, California. W. A. Driggs was educated in the public schools of Henry County, receiving a good common school education. When he was nineteen years of age he went to learn the tinner's trade and for thirteen years worked as a journeyman tinner. He then engaged in the hardware business in Clinton, in partnership with G. W. Thomas, under the firm name of Driggs & Thomas. This firm did business about one year, when Mr. Driggs purchased his partner's interest and conducted the business alone until 1897, when he went to Nebraska. After remaining there about a year he went to Kansas and in 1901 returned to Clinton, where he engaged in the furniture business, under the title of the Clinton Furniture Company. Three years later he disposed of the furniture business and bought the hardware business which had been conducted by Thomas & Foster, and in 1910 incorporated this business under the corporate name of the Peoples Hardware Company, and since that time has been president and manager of this institution. This is tone of the extensive hardware establishments of Henry County, and it is seldom that one finds such a complete line of hardware made up of such clean stock as is found in this establishment. The store is located on the east side of the square and has a frontage of twenty-three feet and is one hundred feet deep. Two stories are occupied by the hardware business besides a large warehouse in the rear. Mr. Driggs was united in marriage, June 12, 1888, to Miss Nanna R. Holliday, a daughter of George H. Holliday, deceased. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Driggs, Mary Louise, who resides at home with her parents and John, who now holds a commission as first lieutenant in the National Army of the United States. Mr. Driggs is a member of the Independent Order of United Workman, Modern Woodmen of America and the Methodist Episcopal Church. One of the greatest bereavement of Mr. Driggs life occurred December 13, 1914, when Mrs. Driggs departed this life.

DUBUQUE, Peter
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Aug 20 1817, Canada
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:609
Peter Dubuque, a native of Canada, was born August 20, 1817, being the son of Alec. C. and Angelica (Bariteau) Dubuque, also Canadians by birth. Peter grew to manhood at his birthplace, his youth being spent on the farm. In 1839 he came to the United States, passed the winter in New Orleans and in the spring of 1840 settled in Rock Island County. Illinois, where he was engaged in the saw mill and lumber business. He was married in Davenport, Iowa, in December, 1846, to Miss Sarah A. Lindsay, of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, who died July 14, 1348. He was married again in Rock Island County, Illinois, April 15, 1849, to Miss Sarah A. Wilson, originally from Warren County, New York, and a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Wilson. In 1869 Mr. D. moved from Illinois to Missouri, locating in Henry County; bought a farm in Deepwater Township. This is a fine body of land of 160 acres, adjoining the town of Montrose. He was occupied in farming thereon until 1878, when he rented it. He has recently sold this farm and contemplates spending the coming summer in the land of his nativity. Mr. and Mrs. Dubuque are members of the Catholic Church.

DUCK, William R.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Mar 13 1861, Stark Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:777
William R. Duck, proprietor of the "Woodland View Stock Farm," one of the leading farmers and stockmen of Bogard township, belongs to a pioneer family of this section. He was born in Stark County, Ohio, March 13, 1861, a son of Benjamin and Martha J. (Latimer) Duck, the former a native of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio. The Duck family moved from Starke to Ashland County, Ohio, when William R. was a child and in 1868 they came to Missouri and settled in Henry County. Here the father bought one hundred twenty acres of land, to which he later added eighty acres, owning two hundred acres at the time of his death. He improved the place and built a home, hauling lumber from Holden, Missouri. Rev. Benjamin Duck was a United Brethren minister and preached in Henry and Bates Counties on numerous occasions. He was a Christian gentleman and a good citizen. He died in February, 1891, and his wife departed this life in 1904. Their remains rest side by side in the Grant Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mary E. Eyster, Ashland, Ohio; Joseph H., deceased; Mrs. Rebecca A. Creveling, a widow, lives in Ashland County, Ohio; Daniel O., Hartwell, Arkansas; Benjamin A., Johnson County, Missouri, and William R., the subject of this sketch. William R. Duck was reared on his father's farm and educated in the public schools, attending school at Bee Branch in District No.26. The schoolhouse here was built by his father, Rev. Benjamin Duck, who hauled the lumber from Holden, Missouri, and the first teacher here was Hattie Carpenter. Mr. Duck has always made farming and stock raising his occupation, and is recognized as one of the successful stock breeders of western Henry County. He raises Shorthorn cattle and has on hand about fifty head, most of which are registered. He also breeds Poland China hogs, eligible to registration, and also raises quite a number of mules and Percheron horses. Mr. Duck's place is one of the ideal farms in the county and is located two and one-half miles south of Quick City and six miles from Blairstown and consists of four hundred acres in the home farm, besides one hundred thirty acres in Johnson County, northeast of Quick City. Mr. Duck was united in marriage in 1897 to Miss Ida F. Farnsworth, a daughter of Lot and Caroline (George) Farnsworth, natives of Tennessee, who settled in Cass County in 1856 on a farm four miles southeast of Garden City. Later the Farnsworth family removed to Johnson County, when order No.11 was issued. The parents are now both deceased. The father died in 1909 and the mother August 21, 1917. The following children were born to Lot and Caroline (George) Farnsworth: Robert, Quick City, Missouri; Mrs. Lou Fowler, Enid, Oklahoma; Mrs. Helen Hall, Longston, Kansas; Mrs. Laura Parkhurst, Kinsley, Kansas; Mrs. Lucy Parkhurst, Los Angeles, California; A. A., Marble Hill, Missouri; Ida F., wife of William R. Duck, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Edna Farnsworth, who resides in Johnson County, Missouri. and Cyrus L., Quick City, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Duck have been born the following children: Carrie Lee, Cyrus W. and Lottie Helen, all of whom reside at home with their parents. Mr. Duck is one of the representative citizens of Henry County, who has made good and the Duck family are well known and prominent in the community. Mr. Duck is a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Duck is a member of the Christian Church.

DUCKWORTH, Joseph L.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: 1854, Warren Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:613
Joseph L. Duckworth, of Clinton, is a native of Missouri, and belongs to a pioneer Henry County family. Mr. Duckworth was born in Warren County in 1854, and is a son of Lewis and Sarah (Baxter) Duckworth, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Virginia. They located in Warren County, Missouri, prior to the Civil War, and after the close of that conflict they came to Henry County in 1865 and settled in Bethlehem township, where the father died in 1869. The mother survived him a number of years and departed this life in 1915 at Clinton. Their remains rest side by side in the Bethlehem Cemetery. To Lewis and Sarah (Baxter) Duckworth were born the following children: James Lewis, who was a Civil War veteran, having served four years, and for some time after the war was in the United States secret service, died in Colorado; John, died in Warren County, Missouri; Joseph L., the subject of this sketch; Edward, present whereabouts unknown, and Mrs. Dora Butler, deceased. Joseph L. Duckworth was reared and educated in Henry County. He was only fifteen years of age when his father died, and after that time he was unable to attend school to any extent, as his widowed mother required his assistance on the home farm in Bethlehem township. Here he was engaged in farming and stock raising until 1910, when he removed to Clinton, which has since been his home. He was engaged in the feed business for a time, and in 1915, he entered the employment of the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company, where he is at present employed. Mr. Duckworth was married in 1886 to Miss Lula Counselman, a daughter of J. N. Counselman of Bethlehem township, Henry County. J. N. Counselman was a Henry County pioneer, he and his wife settling here in the sixties; they are both now deceased, and their remains are interred in the Bethlehem Cemetery. To Joseph L. Duckworth and wife have been born four children, as follows: Gladys, a milliner at Holden, Missouri; Orva, manager for the Armour & Company poultry house at Duluth, Minnesota; Florence, a teacher, and Odessa, who resides at home with her parents. They are all graduates of the Clinton High School, and all have had the advantage of good education. Mr. Duckworth is interested in the welfare of his town and county and has always taken a commendable interest in public affairs. While a resident of Bethlehem township, he held the office of Justice of the Peace for a number of years, and is now a member of the Clinton city council, serving his second term in the second ward. He is a substantial citizen and stands high in the estimation of his friends and neighbors who know him best.

DUDEN, Charles W.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Dec 24 1844, Licking Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:775
C. W. Duden, of the firm of Duden Bros., merchants at Colesburg, came originally from Licking County, Ohio, where he was born December 25, 1844. David Duden, his father, and also his mother, whose maiden name was Ann Barrick, were natives of Pennsylvania. The family moved to Ohio in 1838, but afterward went to Knox County, where the subject of this sketch grew to manhood, spending his youth as a farmer's boy, and in a blacksmith shop with his father, where he learned his trade. He received a good education in the common schools. In March, 1863, he enlisted in the Ohio National Guards, 142d Infantry Regiment, and in September of the same year was discharged. He participated in the battles of Shenandoah and Petersburg, and others of less note. In 1865 Mr. Duden went to Iowa and taught school in 1865 and 1866 in Wayne County. He returned to Ohio in the fall and worked two years at his trade, In the spring of 1868, he came to Henry County, Missouri and was occupied in teaching the first year, and in the fall of 1869, he resumed work at his trade at Colesburg, and continued that business nine years. In November, 1877, he embarked in the mercantile business, and he is doing a good trade. Mr. Duden was married in this county, December 22, 1872, to Miss Mary A. Hallford, a daughter of J. R. Hallford, a native of Moniteau County, Missouri. They have five children: Delia E., Aubra E., Ollie E., Fred E. and Eva E. Mr. D is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He was appointed postmaster at Colesburg in October, 1881.

DUDEN, Daniel S.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 10 1840, Licking Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:511
Daniel S. Duden, dealer in groceries, queensware, boots, shoes and tinware, was born in Licking County, Ohio, January 10, 1840. He was reared and educated in his native county, and his father being a blacksmith by trade, the son was brought up in that occupation and followed it till the breaking out of the war. Then he enlisted in 1861 in Company E, Twentieth Ohio Infantry Regiment, and after two and a half years of hard service with that regiment he was discharged, but re-enlisted as a veteran in Company A, Fifth Regiment Heavy Artillery, and held the commission. of second lieutenant. He was mustered out May 20, 1866, as captain of the company, having been a participant in many engagements, among them those of Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Middlesburg (Virginia), Vicksburg and Champion's Lull. Three wounds were received by him at different times during his service, in the neck, in the hip and the fleshy portion of the leg. At the close of the war he came to Henry County, Missouri, and was engaged in farming and stock dealing till 1870, and from then to 1874 he was occupied in various branches of business. in the spring of 1874 he commenced the grocery business, in which he is still engaged. Mr. Duden was united in marriage December 4, 1864, to Miss Helen J. Drum, a native of New York. They had three children: Flavia L., Grant and Bessie M. Mrs. D.'s death occurred April 4, 1875. He was again married July 18. 1876, to Miss Lucy A. Browning, of Illinois. They have three children: Susan G., George B. and Lucy E. Mr. D. is a member of the present town board of aldermen. He belongs to the K. of P. order.

DUDLEY, William
Doyal Township, St. Clair County
born: 1811, Lancaster Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1191
WILLIAM DUDLEY, a native of Lancaster County, Virginia, was born February 2, 1811, being the son of Landron and Mary Dudley, nee Rivier, also Virginians by birth, and the former served in the war of 1812, and was killed in service. They had six children, three of whom are living, two sons and one daughter. Mrs. D. died in 1813 in Virginia. Leaving the state of his birth at the age of eighteen years, William Dudley moved to Lincoln County, Missouri, purchased eighty acres of land and remained upon it for one year. In 1833 he married Miss Almeda Jemmerson, of Lincoln County, who died there, leaving one son, David L. He died during the late war. His second marriage occurred to Miss Nancy Stevens, also of Lincoln County. To them were born three sons and two daughters of whom only Almeda (wife of William J. Horn of this township) and Mary A. (wife of Samuel J. Hurst, of Cedar County) are living. In 1848, Mr. Dudley came to St. Clair County and has since lived in Doyal Township. He first purchased a half section of land and in 1861 owned 1,000 acres, but after dividing much among his children only has now 440 acres. He deals quite extensively in cattle and other stock and his farm is among the best in the township. Mr. D. was one of the constituent members of the Christian Church at Pleasant Hill, this county, and has been connected with the Christian Church for half a century. His wife and three daughters belong to the same church. In his political views he is a Greenbacker.

DUFF, Nathaniel H.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 25 1843, Washington Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:512
Nathaniel H. Duff, brick manufacturer and contractor and builder, was born in Washington County, Virginia, February 25th, 1843. He was reared on a farm, receiving his education from the schools of that county, and in 1858 he began the trade of brick laying, at which he was engaged at Taylorville, Tennessee, at the commencement of the war. In July, 1861, he enlisted in company H, Thirty-seventh Virginia Regiment, and served till the close of the war, then returning home. After a short visit he went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, remained six months, and soon located in Clay County, Illinois, where he was occupied in working at his trade for one year. Moving to Sedalia, Missouri, he resided there till June, 1868, at which time he came to Clinton, and here he has since been a prominent contractor in brick work, besides being largely interested in the manufacture of brick. Mr. Duff was married November 3d, 1870, to Miss Lulu Messick, a native of Kentucky. They have three children, Alice, Lillie and an infant. Mr. D. is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity of Clinton.

DUGAN, Robert Henry
Montrose, Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Jan 27 1844, Bureau Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:413
Robert H. Dugan. The life story of Robert H. Dugan, Union veteran and president of the Montrose Savings Bank, is an interesting one which borders upon the romantic in many instances, especially during his youthful days when he was obsessed with the idea of joining the Union forces. Mr. Dugan began his career in Henry County as a farm hand and secured his first job with J. D. Brown, south of Montrose. Upon arriving at Germantown, he learned that Mr. Brown was a former Illinois man, and he hastened to the Brown place, remarking in later years, that it was the only place he ever worked where a man could get breakfast, dinner and two suppers after working hours. Mr. Brown is fond of telling their mutual friends that "Bob Dugan is one of my boys; who got his start while working for me." Robert H. Dugan was born in Bureau County, Illinois, January 27, 1844, and is the son of Thomas and Pyrena (Ellis) Dugan, natives of County Down, Ireland, and Virginia, respectively. Thomas Dugan was born in 1809 and died in 1849. He was reared to young manhood in Ireland and crossed the ocean to America, locating in Illinois, where he was married to Pyrena Ellis (born 1830, died September 9, 1902). Mrs. Pyrena Dugan was the daughter of Virginia parents. Thomas Dugan died in Grundy County, Illinois. Mrs. Dugan spent her last days at the home of her son, Robert, in Henry County. There were but two children in the family, a brother of Robert H., dying in his youth. Four times after the breaking out of the conflict between the North and the South, Robert Dugan tried to join the Union forces, running away from home and joining the army against the wishes of his mother and the home folks. He was three times sworn into the service, and twice he was compelled to return home on account of being under the required age for enlistment. At last, in June, 1864, he realized his heart's desire and having enlisted at Morris, Grundy County, Illinois, in June, 1864, he was mustered into the service as a member of Company H, 138th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served for six months. He saw service in Kansas and Missouri on provost duty, mostly. After his honorable discharge from the service he returned to his old home in Grundy County and remained there until 1868, when in March of that year he came to Henry County. Sometime after coming to this county he bought eighty acres of land located two and a half miles northeast of Montrose. This land cost $7 an acre and Mr. Dugan had a cash capital of $700. In 1869 he erected a cabin on the place and broke up the ground with an ox-team, having driven through from Illinois in the fall of 1868. He spent the spring and summer of that year working on the J. D. Brown farm as previously stated. Mr. Dugan increased his holdings to 175 acres in his home place upon which he made his home until 1900. He accumulated a total of 300 acres and made a profitable business of buying and selling farm land in Henry County. He owns eighty acres in Oklahoma and has given farms to each of his children, to the extent of from forty to 120 acres. He gave his home farm to his sons. Mr. Dugan owns considerable town property in Montrose. He owns a large brick business block, a hotel, and has a handsome brick residence which sets in a park which Mr. Dugan purchased and laid out fronting the railway depot. He erected the City Hotel and operated it for one year. Mr. Dugan is one of the principal organizers and is president of the Montrose Savings Bank. On February 2, 1871, Robert H. Dugan and Clara Miller, were united in marriage. Mrs. Clara Dugan was born in 1852 and departed this life on April 6, 1909. She was a daughter of James Miller, a pioneer of Henry County. James M. Miller, father of Mrs. Clara Dugan, was a veteran of the Mexican War who enlisted with Illinois troops at Paris, Illinois. He came to Henry county in the fifties and made a permanent settlement in the vicinity of Montrose. Eleven children were born of this marriage: Mrs. Cora Dunlap, living five miles southeast of Montrose; James, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mrs. May Kelland; Montrose, Missouri; Mrs. Mary Burnaugh, Lebanon, Laclede County, Missouri; Mrs. Ida Pumphrey, Paola, Kansas; Mrs. Margaret Warner, Paola, Kansas; Mrs. Beulah Petty, who died at Paola, Kansas; Thomas, a farmer located three miles southwest of Montrose; and Edward, a farmer living four miles southwest of Montrose; William, residing six miles northwest of Appleton City, Missouri. In politics, Mr. Dugan has always been a Republican. For many years he has been a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons and is affiliated with the Grand Army of the Republic Post, Appleton City, Missouri. Personally, Mr. Dugan is a kindly, intelligent citizen of the old school whose last days are being spent in peace and comfort in the city which he has seen grow from its very inception and in which he has been such an important factor in upbuilding.

DUGGAN, Michael J.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Oct 24 1854, Brooklyn, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:610
Rev. Michael J. Duggan, pastor of the Montrose Catholic Church, was born in the city of Brooklyn, New York, October 24, 1854. His parents, Michael and Mary Duggan, nee McGowan, were natives of Ireland, the former having emigrated to the United States when a young man, settling in Brooklyn. M. J. subsequently moved to Newberg, on the Hudson River, where he grew to manhood. He attended the schools of that city, after which he spent nine years at the Jesuit College, where he graduated in 1874, receiving the degree of bachelor of arts. After completing his course at this college, he passed three years at St. Josephs' Provincial Seminary, preparing for the priesthood. He then spent six months at the Salesianum in Milwaukee, and was then for three years in St. Bonaventure Seminary in Allegany, N.Y. Upon finishing the course of study here, Mr. Duggan was ordered to Kansas City by the bishop in 1881, and was ordained priest on September 11, of that year. After his ordination he was appointed pastor of the Montrose Catholic Church, and the churches at Clinton and Schell City are also in the charge. He is greatly devoted to his church work and is much beloved by his people.

DUNAWAY, Andrew Jasper
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Apr 9 1856, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:793
Andrew J. Dunaway is a leading farmer and stockman of Shawnee township and a descendant of one of the early pioneer families of western Missouri. He was born in Bogard township, Henry County, April 9, 1856, and is a son of John and Zuba (Davis) Dunaway. John Dunaway was born in Johnson County, Missouri, in 1828 and died in Henry County in 1908. He was a son of Isaac Dunaway, a native of Kentucky, born in 1800, and who was among the very early settlers of Johnson County, Missouri. To John and Zuba (Davis) Dunaway were born the following children: Louisa Jane, married W. M. Howerton and resides in Big Creek township; Mary, married James Harness and lives in Oklahoma; Marshall, Chilhowee, Missouri; A. J., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. (Malissa) Dixon Hannah, now deceased; Cynthia R., married Ed Anderson, Kansas City, Missouri; Miranda, married B. H. Gragg and is now deceased; Laura, deceased; Leonard, lives on the old homestead in Shawnee township, and Bell, married Frank S. Butcher, Lawrence, Kansas. A. J. Dunaway was educated in the public schools of Henry County and remained with his parents until he was twenty-three years of age. He first purchased eighty acres of land and later added two hundred acres, and now owns two hundred eighty acres, which is one of the well improved and productive farms of Henry County. The place adjoins the Johnson County line and is about three and one-half miles southeast of Chilhowee. Mr. Dunaway erected a large modern house in 1910 and the barn and other farm buildings are up to the high standard of the residence, which is one of the best in the community. Mr. Dunaway is extensively interested in breeding pure bred Percheron horses, Kentucky jacks, high grade Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs. He is one of the successful stockmen of the community. On February 18, 1878, A. J. Dunaway was united in marriage with Miss Ocie Ann Prewette, a daughter of Jesse B. and Frances Elizabeth (Gillette) Prewette. The father was called to his door and murdered by bushwhackers during the Civil War and the mother died on the home place in Shawnee township. After the death of her first husband the mother was married to Lewis Beaty, who served as county judge of Henry County for several years. The following children were born to this second marriage: Dr. Joseph G., Huntingdale, Missouri; James C., Dick T. and Walter L., all of whom reside in Shawnee township. Mr. Dunaway is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Agricola and he and his wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church, and are of Shawnee township's most honored citizens. The Dunaway family deserves to be rated among the very early pioneers of Henry County. John Dunaway, father of Andrew J., hauled corn to Jackson's old mill, which was located on the Grand River south of Clinton, and after he had his corn ground into meal he hauled the meal to Lexington with an ox team to get money to buy his first pair of boots. He worked for twenty-five cents per day, mowing with a scythe, during the harvest season. Many changes have taken place in farm economic conditions since those early days.

DUNAWAY, Jasper N.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Sep 8 1841, Johnson Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:666
Jasper N. Dunaway is also a leading farmer and stock raiser of this township. His father was Isaac Dunaway, a mention of whom was made in the sketch of John Dunaway. Our subject was born in Johnson County, Missouri, September 8, 1841. In 1844 he accompanied his parents to Arkansas, remaining there one year, and in 1844 came to Henry County, where he was reared and educated. He has since been engaged in farming in this county, except for six years, while in Barton County, Missouri. His farm contains 180 acres, most of it being in cultivation, and he is recognized as one of the prominent stock men in the county. He is a member of the Baptist Church. December 23, 1867, Mr. Dunaway married Miss Matilda Johnson, of Missouri. They have three children living, Ada O., Elva D. and Edesa. They have also lost four children, William T., Lulu A., Alberta and Orestas.

DUNAWAY, John
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Apr 24 1828, Clark Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:666
John Dunaway, farmer and stock raiser, section 31, is a son of Isaac Dunaway, who was born in Clark County, Kentucky, August 11, 1800. His father, William Dunaway, was a native of Pennsylvania, and a soldier of the revolutionary war. Isaac Dunaway come from Kentucky to Missouri in 1819, locating in Lafayette County. He married Miss Rebecca Howard, a native of Tennessee, who is now deceased. Her husband resides with the subject of this sketch, who was born in Jackson County, Missouri, April 24, 1828. When he was one year old the family moved to Johnson County, where he grew up. In 1844 he went to Arkansas and followed his chosen occupation for one year, and later in Cedar and Bates Counties, Missouri, till 1849, when he located in Henry County, where he now owns a landed estate of 1,000 acres, 880 of which are in cultivation. It is one of the best stock farms in the county. Mr. Dunaway devotes his principal interest to the raising of stock. November 26, 1846, he was married to Miss Zenba Davis, of Bates County, Missouri. She died October 5, 1871, leaving a family of ten children, Susan J., Mary E., William M., Jasper, Malissa M., (deceased), Laura, (deceased), Cynthia, Maranda, Leonard and Bell. He was again married July 17, 1874, to Lucinda J. Cull, of Missouri.

DUNAWAY, Leonard M. "Bud"
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Dec 22 1866, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:794
L. N. Dunaway, owner of the "Elmwood Valley Farm," is one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Shawnee township. Mr. Dunaway is a native of Henry County, having been born on the place where he now resides December 22, 1866. Here he was reared and educated in the public schools and has made farming and stock raising his life's occupation. The "Elmwood Valley Farm" consists of three hundred twenty acres of valuable land and is one of the well known stock farms of Henry County. The place is well improved with a good residence and other substantial farm buildings. Mr. Dunaway raises horses, cattle, hogs and mules. He does not run to fancy stock, although he has some Shorthorn cattle eligible to registration. September 8, 1892, L. N. Dunaway was united in marriage with Miss Mary Beaty, a daughter of Benjamin and Lovina (Kimsey) Beaty, both now deceased. Mrs. Dunaway was born in Shawnee township and reared and educated in this county. Her mother died in 1898 in Shawnee township and her father departed this life at Wilberton, Oklahoma, August 12, 1908. Mrs. Dunaway was one of five children born to her parents as follow: Samuel, lives in Florida; Joseph Y., Colorado; Mary, wife of L. N. Dunaway, the subject of this sketch; Jackson J., lives in Shawnee township, and Phineas, Wilberton, Oklahoma. To Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway have been born two children, Royston A., married Mabel Anderson, daughter of Charles and Alice (Simpson) Anderson, of Huntingdale, Missouri, and they reside on the Dunaway farm, and Letha R., a graduate of the Hardin College, Mexico, Missouri, residing at home with her parents. Mr. Dunaway belongs to the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, holding membership in the Agricola Lodge No.343. He takes a keen interest in political affairs, although he has never aspired to hold office. He is a Democrat and one of Henry County's most substantial and progressive citizens.

DUNCAN, Charles P.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Jun 30 1840, Newton Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:776
Charles P. Duncan, farmer and stock raiser, section 24, was born June 30, 1840, in Newton County, Missouri, being the son of Frederick M. Duncan, a native of Virginia, and of Scotch descent. His father Charles Duncan and a brother emigrated to the United States just previous to the war of 1812, and both served through that war, after which they returned to Virginia, where Charles Duncan lived until his death in 1856. F. M. Duncan grew up in Fauquier County and came from there to Missouri in 1834, first locating in Cooper County. He was engaged in clerking in a store at Boonville, and he was married in that county to Martha E. Parks, of Kentucky. After living in Cooper County four years he removed to Newton County, where he entered land and improved a farm and lived there until his death in 1855. Charles P. Duncan was the oldest of a family of two sons and four daughters. After the death of his father he came to Henry County with his guardian. He enlisted in 1861 in Porter's Regiment of Missouri State Guards, and after serving two months was discharged, when he re-enlisted in the regular Confederate service known as the Fifth Missouri Infantry. He served till captured May 1, 1863. After being held a short time he was exchanged and transferred to Woodson's Missouri Cavalry, and attached to the army of Northern Virginia, where he served till the final surrender. He participated in numerous important engagements, among which were the battles of Pea Ridge, Grand Gulf, Mississippi, Battle of the Wilderness, and Newmarket, where he received a flesh wound in the shoulder, also at the battles of Corinth and Iuka, Mississippi, and numerous others of less importance. At the close of the war, Mr. Duncan returned to Henry County, and was married February 27, 1867, to Miss Mary J. Gordon, a daughter of Patterson Gordon. After his marriage Mr. D. settled on a farm and has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. He moved to his present place in 1872, where he owns eighty acres. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan have one son, Elzie Duncan, who was born February 28, 1872, and daughter, Mattie L., born December 23, 1867, died December 3, 1882. She was a universal favorite with her companions and teachers at school and was an invalid for two years and died as she had lived, respected by all who knew her. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the Christian Church.

DUNCAN, James
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jul 22 1837, Clinton Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:512
James Duncan, a member of the firm of Duncan & Blatt, liverymen, is a native of Clinton County, Illinois, where he was born, July 22, 1837. He there passed his youth till thirteen years old, when the family removed to St. Clair County, Illinois, where he was reared to manhood. He has made the stock business his occupation through life, especially horse and mule trading. In the fall of 1865 he came to Henry County, Missouri, and was engaged in farming till 1876, when with E. Curtis he embarked in the livery business. Mr. C. remained a partner in the concern for two years, and after Mr. Duncan had conducted the stable alone a short time, the firm became Duncan & Curtis, (J. Curtis) which partnership existed for one year. Blatt & Homeyer then bought Mr. Curtis' interest in the firm, and they were together for six months when Mr. D. retired. After that time till February, 1881, he was for a while in and out of the livery business with different men, and part of that period was occupied in buying hogs. In February, 1882, he purchased the stock of Stevenson's livery stable, which he operated alone till Mr. Blatt became associated with him in November, 1882. They now do a fine business, and as they make a specialty of having conveyances suitable for commercial men, are having the greater part of the business in that line here.

DUNCAN, William L.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Feb 18 1828, Boone Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:569
William L. Duncan was born February 18, 1828, in Boone County, Missouri, twelve miles south of Columbia. His father, Samuel Duncan, a farmer by calling, was born in South Carolina, October 23, 1801, while his mother, formerly Parilee Bass, was born September 10, 1816, in Nashville, Tennessee. They had four daughters and two sons, of whom there are living three daughters and two sons. When a child Samuel Duncan emigrated from his native state with his parents to Kentucky, locating near Lexington. His wife had gone from Tennessee to Boone County, Kentucky, while yet quite young, and there they were married. In an early day he was engaged in distilling in Boone County for several years, when he bought a farm of over 200 acres and turned his attention to farming until 1853. Then he disposed of his farm and came to Henry County, Missouri, where he purchased a tract of 600 acres near Windsor. Here he remained until the spring of 1870, bought village lots in Windsor, built a residence and lived in the town until his death, October 30, 1882. His widow is still a resident of that place. William L. Duncan received a good education in youth, and in 1853 came to Henry County with his parents. At the outbreaking of the war he enlisted as one of the Windsor Guards under Captain Gibbons and joined the army of Price at Jefferson City, and for two years served as one of his body guards. He was at that time discharged on account of disability and went to Bloomfield, Nelson County, Kentucky, where he stayed until January, 1866. He was married January 3, 1866, to Miss Sarah A. McClaskey, of Nelson County, Kentucky. They have had two sons and a daughter, only one of whom, a son, is living and now residing with his parents. On coming to Henry County Mr. Duncan commenced farming with his father and continued with him for several years, when he returned to Kentucky and engaged in milling with the father-in-law. After a few years he returned to Windsor and again resumed farming. For two years he remained at Windsor, when he went to Texas, but in one year retraced his steps to Missouri, embarking in the hotel business at Windsor in 1874, being in charge of the Bass House for one year. After a year of agricultural pursuits he began keeping hotel, this time the Windsor House, for one year. He next engaged in general merchandising at Windsor for two years. He went to Colorado on a prospecting tour, but soon came back, and, purchasing a part of the old homestead, settled down to farming, in which he is still interested. He has a good farm on the line of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. order and is also connected with the M. E. Church South. Politically, he is a Democrat.

DUNN, George W.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Apr 3 1850, near Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:610
George W. Dunn, attorney at law, and one of the prominent men of Montrose, was born near Lawrenceburg, in Lawrence County, Indiana, April 3, 1850. His father, William H. Dunn, a native of Kentucky, was born January 25, 1813, and married Miss Matilda J. Hughes, also of that state. George W. moved with his parents to Pulaski County, where he spent his younger days on a farm, his primary education being obtained at the public schools, supplemented with two years attendance at the high school at Burnettsville, Indiana. After finishing his studies at this school he was engaged in teaching in his native state for two years. In 1870 he came to Missouri and located at Richmond, where he read law with an uncle, Judge George W. Dunn one of the leading attorneys of the place and a pioneer of Ray County. Upon being admitted to the bar in 1871 he came to Henry County, settling in Montrose in December, of the same year, when he commenced the practice of his chosen profession. He is also in the real estate business and conducts transactions in wild and improved lands and town property. Mr. Dunn is the mayor of this town, and has many friends among his acquaintances. He was married in Montrose September 15, 1874, to Miss Maria O. Capehart, of West Virginia, who was reared and educated in Henry County, and a daughter of Joseph Capehart, one of the pioneers of this county. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have lost two children, one in infancy, and George. C., who died October 2, 1882, at the age of three years and seven months. Mrs. D. is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He belongs to the Odd Fellows order and has filled all the chairs in the subordinate lodge, and was a representative to the grand lodge, in 1881.

DUNN, James Archibald
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Dec 24 1843, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:684
James A. Dunn - In the death of James A. Dunn, which occurred September 4, 1911, Big Creek township and Henry County lost one of its valued pioneer citizens. He was a native Missourian, born in Cooper County, December 24, 1843, a son of Nathan E. and Julia (Ogle) Dunn, natives of Missouri, and pioneers of this State. They came to this State in 1835 and in 1853 settled in Henry County, entering land from the Government, south of where Urich now stands. Here Nathan E. Dunn and his wife spent the remainder of their lives. They were the parents of four children: James A., whose name introduces this review; Mrs. Mary Clary, who now resides in White Oak township; Newton, who also resides in White Oak township, and Mrs. Margaret Armstrong, now deceased. James A. Dunn received his education in such schools as the new country afforded after the family settled in Henry County, and his early life was spent much as that of the average boy in those days in western Missouri. When the Civil War broke out, he joined the Confederate Army in May, 1861, becoming a member of Colonel Lewis' regiment, which was attached to the army of General Sterling Price. He participated in the Battle of Lexington and the battles of Pea Ridge, Helena, Arkansas; Pleasant Hill, Louisiana; Mansfield and Jenkins Ferry, besides numerous other engagements and skirmishes. He was never wounded nor taken prisoner throughout his military career, although he received a severe shock from the explosion of a shell at the Battle of Helena. He was a good soldier and made a good military record. At the close of the war Mr. Dunn returned to Henry County, and in 1870 bought his first land, which consisted of forty acres. He engaged in farming and stock raising and met with more than ordinary success. He added more land from time to time and at his death was the owner of six hundred fifty acres of well-improved and valuable land. He was known as a successful stockman. On September 14, 1887, James A. Dunn and Miss Jemima H. Herrington were married, and the following children were born to this union: William E., Urich, Missouri; Georgia, deceased; Nathan J., whose present address is unknown; and Eliza M. Mr. Dunn's first wife died and he was later united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Tarter, a daughter of Calvin and Sarah (Lancoster) Tarter, natives of Kentucky, and early settlers in Henry County, locating here in 1868, in Big Creek township. They were the parents of the following children: Martha J., who married James A. Dunn, the subject of this sketch; William E., who lives in Marion County, Illinois; Lucy Ann, deceased; Nancy, deceased; Mary Frances, married William Brown, Shawnee township; Sarah Elizabeth, married William Norcross, Shawnee township; and Alice, married George Dunham, Huntingdale, Shawnee township. To James A. and Martha J. Dunn were born the following children: Ida Jemima, married Edward Jagerman, Big Creek township; Stella Ella, married Harvey Coe, Hollow, Oklahoma; Tina, married Grady L. Swart, Big Creek township; Grady C., married Grace Buchanan, and lives in Big Creek township; Ola L. married Virginia Murphy, and lives on the home place; Tempel, Mabel, and John O., residing at home with their mother. James A. Dunn was a member of the Masonic Lodge and belonged to the Methodist Church, South. He was one of the honored pioneers of Henry County, and the Dunn family are highly respected members of the community, and valued citizens of Henry County.

DUNN, James Archibald
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Dec 24 1843, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:701
James A. Dunn, farmer and stock feeder, section 35, owes his nativity to Cooper County, Missouri where he was born December 24, 1843. His father, Nathan J. Dunn, originally from Harrison County, Kentucky, grew to manhood there and married Zulina Ogle, who was a native of the same county. He came to Missouri in about 1835 and was one of the early settlers of Cooper County, where he entered land and improved a farm, the family living there until 1854, when they removed to Henry County. James A. Dunn grew to manhood in this county on the home farm, attending the common schools. He was married August 12, 1866, to Miss Jemima H. H. Harrington, of Henry County, and a daughter of William Harrington. She died January 21, 1879, leaving four children: William E., Nathan J., Eliza M. and Mary E. Mr. Dunn was married to Miss Martha J. Tarter September 14, 1880. She is a Kentuckian by birth and a daughter of Calvin Tarter. They have two children, Ida J. and an infant. Mr. Dunn removed to his present farm in the spring of 1870. He has 508 acres of land, with 250 acres in his home place in cultivation and pasture, and he is also the owner of a farm of 160 acres on Big Creek. He makes a specialty of feeding stock, and feeds on an average two car loads of cattle and about seventy hogs. In May, 1861, he enlisted in Price's army and Colonel Lewis' regiment, and participated in a number of important engagements, among which were the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge and Helena (Arkansas), Pleasant Hill (Louisiana), Mansfield and Jenkins' Ferry, besides numerous skirmishes. He escaped without a wound, but was knocked down with a bomb shell at Helena. Mr. Dunn is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He and his wife are connected with the M. E. Church South.

DUNN, William Edward
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: May 26 1867, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:646
William E. Dunn, a well known and progressive farmer and stockman of White Oak township, is a native of Henry County and was born in the township where he now resides. Mr. Dunn is a son of James A. and Jemima (Herrington) Dunn, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Missouri, and both members of pioneer families of this State. James A. Dunn was born in 1844 and came to Henry County with his parents when he was ten years old in 1854. He was a son of Major Dunn, who settled in White Oak township and who was among the very first settlers of this section. Major Dunn frequently recalled the fact that the day he first came to this vicinity a large band of Indians were on a deer hunting expedition and they killed a deer about where the town of Hartwell now stands. Major Dunn was one of the prominent pioneers of Henry County and was among the influential men of the early days. He died in 1869 and was followed in death by his wife three years later in 1872. James A. Dunn, father of William E. Dunn, spent his early boyhood days in Honey Creek township and during his lifetime acquired considerable land, owning about 700 acres. When the Civil War broke out he was a man of deep southern sympathy and cast his lot with the cause of the Confederacy. He joined General Price's army and among the first engagements in which he participated was the battle of Lone Jack and continued his service in the Confederate army until the close of the war. He died in September, 1911, his wife and the mother of the subject of this sketch having preceded him in death many years. She passed away in 1878. They were the parents of the following children: William E., the subject of this sketch; Georgia, died in childhood; Nathan James, whose present whereabouts is known; Mrs. Eliza Maude Blevins, now deceased; and Mary Elizabeth, now Mrs. Thomas Childers, Blairstown, Missouri. After the death of the mother James A. Dunn was married to Martha Tarter, and the following children were born to this union: Mrs. Ida Jagerman, Garland, Missouri; Mrs. Stella Coe, who resides in Oklahoma; Mrs. Tina Swart, Blairstown, Missouri; Grady, Ola, Temple, Mabel and John, all residing at home with their mother. William E. Dunn received his education in the public schools of Henry County, attending school at the Victor school house. At the age of twenty-two years he began farming for himself. In 1897 he purchased his present place of 240 acres in White Oak township. Mr. Dunn has added to his original purchase from time to time until he now owns a splendid farm of 440 acres, under a high state of cultivation. He ranks among the leading farmers and stock raisers of Henry County, and is recognized as a leader. In addition to farming and stock raising he is one of the extensive cattle feeders of this section of the country and his feed yards are usually occupied by about 100 head of marketable cattle. The Dunn home presents an appearance of the thrift and progress of its owner and is one of the fine and imposing appearing homes of Henry County. Mr. Dunn was united in marriage in 1893 with Miss Belle Walker of Shawnee township, Henry County, a daughter of Washington Walker, a worthy pioneer of that section of Henry County, who is now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have been born the following children: Florence, Opal and Edward. Mr. Dunn is one of the leading farmers and stockmen of his section of Henry County and the Dunn family are prominent in the community. In politics he is a Democrat and he and Mrs. Dunn are members of the Baptist Church.

DUNN, William Richard "Dick" Sr.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Oct 13 1878, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:690
William Richard Dunn, a progressive farmer and stock man and a descendant of a pioneer family of White Oak township, was born in this township October 13, 1878. He is a son of Jasper and Anna (Taylor) Dunn, pioneers of Henry County. They were the parents of the following children: James Earl, lives in Kansas City, Missouri; William R., the subject of this sketch; Charles Clyde, Urich, Missouri; Florence Bell, now the wife of Samuel Mendenhall, Urich, Missouri. William Richard Dunn is the owner of one of the ideal stock farms of Henry County, known as the "Sunny Slope Stock Farm," which is located in White Oak township about five miles southeast of Urich. This is not only a valuable farm from the standpoint of the value of the surface, but is richly underlaid with a vein of coal of workable commercial value. Although the coal under the Dunn farm has never been worked to any great extent, handsome offers in the way of royalties have been made by various operators. Mr. Dunn is extensively engaged in stock raising and makes a specialty of pure-bred Hereford white-face cattle. He is one of the successful cattle men of White Oak township, and is known far and wide for the high class stock raised on his place. He is the owner of a farm of five hundred twenty acres, which is well watered and possessed of all the natural advantages of an ideal stock farm. The home farm consists of three hundred sixty acres, most of which is valuable and productive farm land and ranks as one of the leading farms of Henry. County. Mr. Dunn was united in marriage March 4, 1903, to Miss Ora T. Gates, a daughter of William A. and Virginia Gates of Walker township. They were pioneer settlers of Henry County and now reside in Walker township. The father is seventy-seven years old, and the mother seventy-five. To Mr. and Mrs. Dunn have been born two sons, Charles Victor and William Richard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn are members of the Presbyterian Church and rank high among the leading people of their community. Mr. Dunn is strictly a twentieth century farmer and stockman and his place bespeaks his thrift and industry.

DUNNING, Albert
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Jan 15 1838, Trigg Co, KY
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:368
Albert Dunning. The oldest pioneer in Fairview township and probably the oldest settler in the southern part of Henry County is Albert Dunning, one of the largest land owners in Henry County, who began his career as a plain farmer after his war service ended, with just three dollars in money. He made his first purchase of land in 1883 when he bought one hundred twenty acres. Mr. Dunning formerly owned 2,100 acres of rich farm land but has been giving land to his children until his ownership now claims but 1,700 acres. Almost in the exact center of his large tract (the home place) he erected a splendid country home of imposing appearance to which he added two rooms in 1893 and again remodeled in 1916. Mr. Dunning leases some of his land, but the greater part of it is cultivated by his sons. Albert Dunning was born in Trigg County, Kentucky, January 15, 1838, and is the son of Shadrach and Ada (Morris) Dunning, the former of whom was a native of Kentucky and the latter of Virginia. Shadrach and Ada Dunning were married in Kentucky and made their home in the Blue Grass State until 1840, when they left Kentucky and moved to Missouri. Leaving his family at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, Shadrach Dunning came to Henry County, entered land and then returned for his family, who came here the following year. He died at his home in this county at the age of fifty years. The following children were born to Shadrach and Ada Dunning: Freeman, deceased; Mrs. Martha Glass and Mrs. Eliza Nichols, deceased; Mrs. Malinda Arnold, aged eighty-eight years, lives in Texas; Mrs. Amanda Reed, aged eighty-six years, lives in North Dakota; John Henry, aged eighty-four years, lives near Carthage, Missouri; Albert, subject of this review; Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McFarland, lives at Porterville, California, aged seventy-six years. The original Dunning home was located in Fairview township, just four miles east of Albert Dunning's home place. Shadrach Dunning built a double log cabin, southern style, with two rooms below divided by a passage way, and a sleeping loft above. A big fireplace at the end of each room cheered and comforted the family in the winter time. Shadrach Dunning brought his slaves with him from Kentucky, and one old darkey, "Uncle Ben," was especially favored each Christmas. It was a custom in the family to give the old darkey a holiday as long as the Christmas back log would burn. The old fellow would range the timber and cut the biggest and toughest log he could possibly handle and would be resting easy for days as a consequence of the log burning for a long time. Deer were plentiful in those faraway days and fish swarmed in the streams. When a boy Albert Dunning had no difficulty in catching one hundred pounds of fish in a day's fishing with hook and line. He has shot deer and wolves without number and frequently caught young wolves and deer and trained them. He recalls that a panther was killed down on the Osage after the brute had terrorized the neighborhood for days. Indians were numerous and they frequently came to the Dunning home on begging expeditions but gave little trouble to the white folks. When the Southern States rebelled against the Federal Government Albert Dunning enlisted in the Southern Army and fought for the cause which he believed with all of his soul to be just and right. He enlisted in 1861 in Company K, 16th Regiment Missouri Infantry and fought at the battles of Lone Jack, Carthage, Oak Hill, near Springfield, Missouri, where he was dismounted. He served in General Price's army and was in the engagements of Cane Hill, Arkansas, and took part in the defeat of General Banks on the Red River. His service extended in all parts of the Southern States and he was severely wounded in the upper left cheek by a shell at the battle of Helena, Arkansas. He was laid up in a hospital for several weeks and during the period of his illness Uncle Joe Davis came to the camp and took him home, where he could get better treatment. After the close of the war he came to St. Louis and thence home by railroad to Sedalia, Missouri, walking to his home in Henry County from that city, almost destitute and with exactly three dollars in his pockets. After returning from the war Mr. Dunning lived on the home place of the family until he began for himself. He saved his first money by buying calves, growing them and selling them for good money. In this way he managed to save enough to buy a piece of land. Since his first purchase he has continued to buy land and more land and has always been an extensive feeder of live stock. Mr. Dunning was married October 10, 1880, to Miss Ellen Ann Fudge, who was born July 22, 1863, in Illinois, the daughter of Adam and Martha Fudge, who came to Henry County not many years after the close of the Civil War. The children born to Albert and Ellen Ann Dunning are as follows: Mrs. Martha Strickland, Fairview township, has two children, Albert, aged thirteen years, and Donald, aged five years; John, Fairview township; Albert, a farmer in Fairview township; Shadrach, at home with his father; Lillian, a high school teacher at Arcola, Missouri, who was educated in the Warrensburg Normal School; Robert L., Earl and Archie, eleven years, all at home. Robert L. was born January 26, 1895, and is now a private in the National Army, drafted July 22, 1918. This section of the State was called Rives County during the younger days of Albert Dunning, and it was very thinly settled. Cattle had free range and few people had any idea that the land would ever be valuable and that the country would become so thickly settled. Between the Dunning home and Clinton the only house was one built by Colonel Tutt, a noted old pioneer. Albert Dunning has seen this entire section of Missouri settled up and where once the deer, wild turkey and other wild game ranged at will there are now fertile farms and prosperous cities and towns. On the State line of Kansas and Missouri there were herds of buffalo and elk, and each season some of the settlers would journey to Kansas and kill a winter's supply of meat. Albert Dunning is a Democrat and is a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Kindly disposed, at peace with the world and satisfied with his accomplishments as a pioneer of Henry County and the great state of Missouri he is spending his declining years in comfort and east with the knowledge that his work on this earth is done. The verdict of the Recording Angel will undoubtedly be: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

DUNNING, Albert
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Jan 15 1838, Trego Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:757
Albert Dunning, farmer and stock dealer, owes his nativity to Trego County, Kentucky, where he was born January 13, 1838. His father, S. Dunning, and also his mother, whose maiden name was Ada Morris, were Virginians by birth. Albert moved with his parents to Missouri in 1839 and located in Henry County, being among the early pioneers here. He spent his youth on the farm and grew to manhood in the county, coming to his present location in 1874. He has 560 acres of land; with 520 under fence and in cultivation and pasture. He is quite extensively engaged in handling and feeding cattle and hogs, and the past season fed two car loads of steers and eighty-five head of stock cattle. Mr. Dunning was married in this county October 10, 1881, to Miss Ella M. Fudge, a native of Coles County, Illinois, and a daughter of Adam T. Fudge. There is one child by this marriage, Martha Belle, who was born March 17, 1882. Mr. D. is a member of the Browington Missionary Baptist Church. He served four years in the Confederate army during the war, having enlisted in the fall of 1861 in Colonel Lewis' Sixteenth Missouri Infantry. He participated in the fights of Carthage, Springfield, Lone Jack and Helena (Arkansas), where he received a wound in the cheek, and several other engagements.

DUVALL, James W.
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Apr 22 1846, Lincoln Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:844
James W. Duvall - Sixty years of the life of James W. Duvall, retired carpenter and farmer of Windsor, Missouri, have been well and profitably spent in Henry County. Only recently, on January 30, 1918, Mr. and Mrs. Duvall celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. James W. Duvall was born April 22, 1846, in Lincoln County, Missouri, the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Roberst) Duvall, who were parents of three daughters and two sons, only two of whom are living. Jonathan Duvall was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, July 16, 1803, and died in Henry County, Missouri, November 23, 1891. During his younger days he learned the trade of stone mason and followed this trade during the active years of his long life. He came to Missouri in 1834 and settled in Lincoln County, where he resided until 1858, when he settled in Henry County. Mr. Duvall purchased a large tract of land four miles south of Windsor, where he made his home while following his trade. He was married on January 19, 1834, to Elizabeth Roberst, who was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, in 1811, and departed this life in 1903. James W. Duvall was reared upon his father's farm and learned the carpenter's trade in his youth. During his entire life he has followed his trade in season and has also been engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owned a good farm located four miles south of Windsor, of which he disposed in 1895, taking his town property in Windsor in exchange and has since made his home in Windsor. On January 30, 1868, James W. Duvall and Mary T. Minter were united in marriage. Ten children have been born of this union: Buford, living at Weatherford, Oklahoma; Elsie, living at Crowley, Louisiana; Mrs. Elizabeth Funk, of Pettis County, Missouri; James S., living in Louisiana; Jennie, a trained nurse, Windsor, Missouri; Mrs. Ola Neff, St. Joseph, Missouri; Lillian, wife of W. W. Dunn, Greeley, Colorado. Mrs. Mary T. Duvall was born December 2, 1845, in Highland County, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Macoupin) Minter, the former of whom was a native of Virginia and the latter of Ohio. The Minters came to Missouri in 1857 and settled near Windsor, in Benton County. It is worthy of note that Mr. Duvall served for six months with the Union forces during the Civil War under General Thomas. He is a Republican but is inclined to vote independently. He and Mrs. Duvall are members of the Baptist Church and are worthy and valued citizens of Windsor, where they have many warm and steadfast friends made during their long years of residence in this vicinity.

DUVALL, Joel H.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Oct 22 1834, Woodford Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:570
Joel H. Duvall, a native of Woodford County, Kentucky, was born October 22, 1834, in which county his father, Jonathan C. Duvall, was also born, on July 16, 1803. He was a stone mason by trade, and this in connection with farming he has followed nearly all his life. January 19, 1834, he married Miss Elizabeth Roberts, who was born November 12, 1810, in Montgomery County, Kentucky. They were the parents of five children, four of whom survive. In the spring of 1835, he removed to Marion County, Missouri, and from that time until 1858, was located in different parts of the state, but in September of the latter year, he came to Henry County, purchasing 440 acres of land in Tebo (now Windsor) Township. Here he and his wife now reside, surrounded by plenty, and in the enjoyment of excellent health. They are members of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Joel H. Duvall received a good education in youth, and on August 10, 1862, enlisted in Company K, of the Missouri State Militia, under William Weaver, captain, and A. C. Marvin, colonel, both of this county. After serving a year the company disbanded, and he re-enlisted in the First Missouri Cavalry, serving in that capacity during the remainder of the war. He obtained his discharge July 11, 1865, at Benton Barracks, then returning home. Mr. D. was married February 5, 1856, to Miss Mildred A. Willingham, of Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri. They have had eight children, six sons and two daughters, all living. The younger two are twins, Eddie and Freddie, whom it is difficult for even their parents to distinguish, only as they respond to their respective names. The eldest daughter, Sarah E., born March 18, 1858, in Callaway County, Missouri, was married to John T. Withers, of this county, September 19. 1877, and they one have son and one daughter living, one son having died. Mrs. W. is a member of the Mt. Olivet Church. Robert K. Duvall, the eldest son, was born January 16, 1860. He married Miss Belle Pickerell, of this county, March 3, 1879, and to them have been born two children, a son and daughter. Mrs. D. is connected with the Christian Church of Hayden's Grove. Mr. Joel Duvall owns 104 acres of land in fine cultivation, and has given some attention to the raising of broom corn, with satisfactory results. He also raises stock, and is one of the progressive farmers of his township. Himself, wife and one daughter hold membership in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Politically he is a Greenbacker.