GAINES, Charles William
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 16 1864
Source:1917 Missouri The Center State, selected bios reprinted by Clinton Democrat
Charles William Gaines, a resident of Clinton, is the owner of valuable farming property in Missouri, his holdings aggregating two thousand acres. He was born in Henry County, January 16, 1864, a son of Richard F. and Margaret (Stone) Gaines. The father, a native of Cumberland County, Kentucky, was born in 1839, while the mother's birth occurred in Henry County, Missouri, in 1841. She was a daughter of Judge John Stone, one of the ante-bellum pioneers, a member of the famous Stone family, who removed to Henry County in 1839 from North Carolina. The Stone family was very prominent in the early history of Henry County. In early life Richard F. Gaines became a farmer and stockdealer. About 1854 he removed to Missouri, settling in Saline County, and in 1860 came to Henry County, where the grandfather of our subject purchased the farm which is now owned by Charles W. Gaines. Richard F. Gaines was largely reared in this state and became an extensive land owner and stockdealer. His father had been a large slaveowner in the South. After the war Richard F. Gaines took charge of the estate and continued thereon until his death in 1891. He dealt extensively in cattle and also in mules during the Civil War. His father owned eight hundred acres of land, to which Richard F. Gaines kept adding from time to time, as his financial resources permitted, until he had about three thousand acres in Henry and St. Clair Counties, the extensive tract being devoted to general farming. He was a man of excellent business ability, energetic and far-sighted, and carrying forward to successful completion whatever he undertook. He lost his first wife in 1868 and was married again to Emily D. Merritt, a daughter of Judge M. B. Merritt, of Henry County. Mr. Gaine's death occurred in March, 1891. Charles W. Gaines was a pupil in the district schools of Henry County and afterward attended the Fayettte Central College. He was twenty-seven years of age when his father died and was made administrator of the estate, which was settled up two years later. He then engaged in the livestock business, feeding, shipping and selling stock, and, like his father, won substantial success. His business affairs prospered under his capable direction and in matters of business judgment he is seldom if ever at fault. He now owns two thousand acres of valuable farm land and gives supervision to its cultivation and management. He resided upon the old family estate until his marriage in 1899, when he purchased one of the most commodious and beautiful residences in Clinton. There he makes his home while giving supervision to his agricultural and livestock interest. It was on the 19th of July, 1899, that Mr. Gaines was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Josephine Hannah, who was born in Davidson County, North Carolina, near Salisbury, a daughter of J. P. and Nancy (Covington) Hannah, both of whom are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines have two children, Charles W. and Richard Pinckney, both attending school. The parents attend the Presbyterian Church, yet Mr. Gaines contributes to the support of all other churches. He is prominent in Masonic circles, is a past commander of Boaneges Commandery of Clinton, and a member of the Mystic Shrine at Kansas City. He is also identified with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. In politics Mr. Gaines is a Democrat and received in 1898 his party's nomination for representative from Henry County, but declined. He was his party's candidate for the same office in 1914. Mr. Gaines represents one of the old and prominent families of this section of the state and his lines of life have been cast in harmony with this tradition. The work instituted by his grandfather and continued by his father has been carried on still further by him, and his business activities have been of a character that has contributed to general progress and prosperity as well as to his individual success. At the same time he has gained a place among the capitalists of Henry County and is recognized as a man of splendid business ability, whose enterprise has found expression in his growing success.

GAINES, Charles William Sr.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 16 1864, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:600
Charles William Gaines - In the passing of Charles William Gaines the city of Clinton and Henry County lost one of its most worthy citizens, judged by every standard of worth. Mr. Gaines was a man of strong and vigorous mind; a citizen who had the courage of his convictions and was ever ready to defend his expressed convictions which were usually of a decisive character. While modest, reserved to a considerable degree in. his character and demeanor, he permitted his chosen friends to occasionally cross the threshold of his inner soul and they, the few who were admitted to this inner sanctuary, saw inherent, noble qualities which were generally hidden from the world. The real Charles W. Gaines possessed a fund of quiet humor, a wealth of good fellowship and made an ideal companion, joining good humor and good sense. In the bosom of his family he was a well read companion endowed with a literary taste, which led him to accumulate a store of literary knowledge and to fill his home with good books and literary treasures. He was possessed of a strong and practical mind, his logic and experience enabling him to make quick decisions and right conclusions. In every gathering of men, Mr. Gaines was esteemed and welcomed for his manly qualities and sterling worth. His life was a success from practically every point of view with. which we are apt to judge successful citizenship. A leader among the capitalists of Henry County and western Missouri, a diligent and practical agriculturist who tilled his broad acres so as to bring forth the acme of production, his life labors were of decided benefit to the community in which he was reared to manhood and where his life was spent. Charles William Gaines, a late resident of Clinton, was the owner of valuable farming property in Henry County, his holdings aggregating two thousand acres. He was born in Henry County January 16, 1864 a son of Richard F. and Margaret (Stone) Gaines. The father, a native of Cumberland County, Kentucky, was born in 1839, while the mother's birth occurred in Henry County, Missouri, in 1841. She was a daughter of Judge John Stone, one of the antebellum pioneers, a member of the famous Stone family, who removed to Henry County in 1839 from North Carolina. The Stone family were very prominent in the early history of Henry County. In early life Richard F. Gaines became a farmer and stock dealer. About 1854 he removed to Missouri, settling in Saline County, and in 1860 came to Henry County, where the grandfather of our subject purchased the farm which was owned by Charles W. Gaines. Richard F. Gaines was largely reared in this State and became an extensive land owner and stock dealer. His father had been a large slave owner in the South. After the war Richard F. Gaines took charge of the estate and continued thereon until his death in 1891. He dealt extensively in cattle and also in mules during the Civil War. His father owned eight hundred acres of land, to which Richard F. Gaines kept adding from time to time, as his financial resources permitted, until he had about three thousand acres in Henry and St. Clair Counties, the extensive tract being devoted to general farming. He was a man of excellent business ability, energetic and far-sighted, and carrying forward to a successful completion whatever he undertook. He lost his first wife in 1868 and was married again to Emily D. Merritt, a daughter of Judge M. B. Merritt of Henry County. Mr. Gaines' death occurred in March, 1891. Charles W. Gaines was a pupil in the district schools of Henry County and afterward attended the Fayette Central College. He was twenty-seven years of age when his father died and was made administrator of the estate, which was settled up two years later. He then engaged in the live stock business, feeding, shipping and selling stock, and, like his father, won substantial success. His business affairs prospered under his capable direction and in matters of business judgment he was seldom if ever at fault. He became owner of two thousand acres of valuable farm land and gave his personal supervision to its cultivation and management. He resided upon the old family estate until his marriage in 1899, when he purchased one of the most commodious and beautiful residences in Clinton. There he made his home while giving supervision to his agricultural and live stock interests. His death occurred May 24, 1918. It was on the nineteenth day of July, 1899, that Mr. Gaines was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Josephine Hannah, who was born in Davidson County, North Carolina, near Salisbury, a daughter of J. P. and Nancy (Covington) Hannah, both of whom are deceased. To this marriage were born two children: Charles W. and Richard Pinckney, both attending school. The parents attended the Presbyterian Church, yet Mr. Gaines contributed to the support of all other churches. He was prominent in Masonic circles, and was a past commander of Boaneges Commandery of Clinton and a member of the Mystic Shrine at Kansas City. He was also identified with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. In politics Mr. Gaines was a Democrat and received in 1898 his party's nomination for representative of Henry County, but declined He was his party's candidate for the same office in 1914. Mr. Gaines represented one of the old and prominent families of this section of the State and his lines of life were cast in harmony with this tradition. The work instituted by his grandfather and continued by his father had been carried on still further by him until his death, were of a character that had contributed to the general progress and prosperity of the community as well as to his individual success. At the same time he gained a place among the capitalists of Henry County and was recognized as a man of splendid business ability, whose enterprise found expression in his growing success. While Mr. Gaines sought no leadership in community activities, men naturally turned to him for guidance. His influence and his purse were ever at the command of the community for every worthy purpose. He was no passive patriot, but an American of vigorous assertiveness, and every call of his country found him answering promptly to her requests, whether for bond issues, the Red Cross or kindred war activities, in all of which he was greatly interested and liberal to a high degree. Mr. Gaines was charitably inclined and never allowed a call upon his purse to go unheeded when the object was worthy of help. As a valued member of the Elks Lodge he was always active in the usual holiday charity offerings made by this lodge. The Masonic fraternity held a strong place in his affections, the spirit of fraternalism and good fellowship being manifest in his relations not only upon the floor of these lodges but in his every day life. In the bosom of his family he was a kind and loving husband and father and had plans for the upbringing of his sons which will be carried to completion by the widowed mother. This community will long miss and mourn him as one of its best citizens. Among the many tributes which came from men who were friends of Mr. Gaines and who sorrowed with his family in their bereavement the following extract from a letter from Congressman Dickinson, best portrays the man himself as he appeared to his friends. It says: He had so many friends and his strong qualities and high character made him more than worthy of their friendship and esteem. He was a high type of citizen, and loved right and justice and truth. He was generous and warm hearted and high minded.

GAMLIN, John Benjamin
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Nov 18 1872, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:763
John B. Gamlin, proprietor of the "Highland Stock Farm" in Bogard township, is one of the leading farmers and stockmen of this county. Mr. Gamlin is a native of Illinois, born in 1871, a son of John and Elizabeth (Baker) Gamlin, both natives of England. They were married in Illinois in 1866 and ten years later came to Missouri and settled in Pettis County. They resided in that county from 1876 until 1889, when they came to Henry County and settled on a farm in Bogard township, near Blairstown, and they now reside at Raymond, Illinois. They were the parents of the following children: Kate married W. H. Rector, Bogard township; John B., the subject of this sketch; William H. lives at Urich, Missouri; Matthew resides in Illinois; Mrs. Mary Burke, deceased; Joseph lives in Illinois; Mrs. Virgie Gamlin lives in Illinois; Nellie married Ray Henry and lives in Illinois. John B. Gamlin received his education in the public schools. In 1909 Mr. Gamlin purchased his present place of two hundred acres, which is located about four and one-half miles north of Urich. It is one of the valuable places of western Henry County with a splendid residence and other farm buildings. The place is well watered and adapted to stock raising as well as general farming. Mr. Gamlin raises horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. He keeps a good grade of Shropshire sheep and Durham and white-face cattle. He is also an extensive breeder of Poland China. hogs. Mrs. Gamlin has built up an extensive reputation as a successful chicken raiser. She specializes in White Leghorns, and at this writing has about eight hundred chickens. She has been interested in this line of work for the past five years. March 16, 1898, John B. Gamlin was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Eller, daughter of H. P. and Martha (Hendricks) Eller of Bogard township. Mrs. Gamlin was born in Bogard township. Her mother is now deceased and her father, who was a native of North Carolina, resides at Urich. To H. P. and Martha (Hendricks) Eller were born the following children: Thomas, deceased; Louisa, wife of John B. Gamlin, the subject of this sketch; Annie, married W. H. Gamlin and resides at Urich, Missouri; Jessie, married Emmett Meinert and lives in Montana; Albert H., now a soldier in the United States Army, a member of Battery A, 348th Field Artillery and located at Camp Lewis, Washington. He enlisted in Montana in the autumn of 1917. To Mr. and Mrs. Gamlin has been born one son, Ray L., who resides at home with his parents, and is one of the competent stockmen of Henry County. He thoroughly understands the stock business and is recognized as one of the competent judges of stock in the county. The Gamlin family rank as one of the leading representative families of this section.

GANO, John E.
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Aug 9 1835, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:758
John E. Gano, farmer and stock feeder, section 14, is a Virginian by birth and was born August 9, 1835, being. the son of John S. and Mary (Hartsook) Gano, also natives of Virginia. The former moved to Illinois in 1841, and located in Greene County, where he entered and improved a farm. John passed his youth in that county on a farm, and in attending the common schools, where he received a fair education in the common English branches. He was married March 18, 1868, to Miss Isabella Long, a daughter of Edward and Priscilla Long, and a native of Greene County, she having been reared and educated there. After this event Mr. Gano lived for two years in Greene County, and in the spring of 1870 he came to Missouri and located in Henry County, near Brownington, where he bought land upon which he resided eleven years. Selling that property he, in March, 1882, purchased the farm which he now occupies, consisting of 455 acres with nearly 400 acres under fence. Mr. Gano is an industrious and thorough farmer and a man of good business qualifications. He makes a specialty of feeding and handling stock and is now feeding fifty-five head of steers and 100 hogs. He gives considerable attention to corn raising, the past season having 270 acres, which yielded on an average forty bushels to the acre.

GANTT, James B.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 26 1845, Putnam Co, GA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:348
Judge J. B. Gantt - This gentleman is a native of Georgia, having been born in Putnam County in that state, October 26 1845. He commenced reading law in the office of Col. L. N. Whittle, one of the prominent lawyers of Macon, Georgia, and of that state. He graduated at the university of Virginia in 1858, then removed to St. Louis, and was there admitted to the bar by Judge Rombauer, of the circuit court. After one year of practice, Judge Gantt made Clinton his home, reaching here July 16, 1869, and entered the law firm of R. Allen & Co., as a partner, the other partners being Judge James Parks, and William T. Thornton, now of New Mexico. Judge Gantt retired from the firm in 1875, and removing to Sedalia, entered into partnership with George G. Vest, now United States senator. This partnership lasted two years, when the Judge again turned his eyes towards Clinton, and in 1877 made this city his permanent home. In the year 1880, Judge Gantt received the nomination and was elected judge of the Twenty-second Judicial District of our state, which he has graced with a rare judicial judgement, and his courteous treatment of the bar has won him the confidence and esteem of all.

GARDNER, J. Wade
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1839, Marshall Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1083
J. WADE GARDNER, M.D. In the latter part of the last century, the grandfather of our subject, emigrated from Scotland to America, settling in Virginia, where he farmed until his death. His son, Robert F. Gardner, was born August 7, 1805, in Campbell County, Virginia. He located in Marshall County, Tennessee, in 1838, and in 1841 settled in St. Clair County, Missouri, where he died when fifty-six years old, in October, 1861. J. Wade Gardner, the eldest of five children of Robert T. and Susan B. (Beck) Gardner, was born in Marshall County, Tennessee, May 10, 1839, and when but two years old was brought by his parents to St. Clair County, where they gave him his early education in the schools of Osceola. In his eighteenth year he began the study of medicine under Dr. G. W. Dollel, with whom he remained three years. In 1859 he located in Dallas, Texas, but after remaining a short time he returned to Missouri, and entered upon the practice of medicine, and connected with it the drug business in Wellsville, Dade County. At the breaking out of the war in 1861, he removed to Neosho, and was in charge of a hospital under General Rains' command until January, 1862, when he went to Arkansas. The following June, on his return to Pineville, McDonald County, Missouri, he was taken prisoner, but was released upon taking the oath of allegiance to the United States' government, and in July, 1862, returned to Osceola. He remained on his father's farm, practicing medicine in the neighborhood until the fall of 1864, when he moved to St. Louis, but only stayed there one year, when he came back to Osceola, and was appointed deputy clerk, which position he held until January 1, 1867. From that time until January 1, 1871, he was engaged in the real estate agency and mercantile business, and also practiced his profession.. He was then reappointed deputy clerk and held the position six months, when he was obliged to resign, having on the first day of July, 1871, established the Osage Valley, a Democratic paper. The duties of his new calling demanding all his time. But in a short time he disposed of his newspaper office and again turned his attention to the real estate business in connection with the practice of medicine, which he has continued to the present time. In 1876 he was the county physician. Dr. Gardner has always taken an active part in politics. In 1860 he was appointed elector on the Bell and Everett presidential ticket and in 1864, to the same position on the McClellan ticket. During Governor Brown's administration he was elected clerk of the senate committee on apportionment or redistricting the state into representative senatorial and congressional districts. He was a delegate to the Democratic State Convention of 1862, 1873, and 1874, and also held various positions of importance in his county. The Doctor took a very active part in opposing the payment of county bonds issued for railroad purposes in advance of the completion of tile roads, and has taken a leading part in the endeavor to compromise the county indebtedness for the encouragement of immigration. He is a member of Horeb Royal Arch Chapter No. 47, of the Masonic fraternity. September 7, 1859 he was married to Miss Mary R. Devin, daughter of Judge William R. and Rebecca (Oliver) Devin, of Polk County, Missouri, but originally from Virginia. By her he has one child: Rosanna, born June 21, 1867.

GARDNER, James D.
Doyal Township, St. Clair County
born: 1820, Campbell Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1192
JAMES D. GARDNER, one of the substantial and prosperous farmers of Doyal Township, was born in Campbell County, Tennessee, April 15, 1820. His father, John Gardner, was a native of Scotland, but was reared within four miles of London, England. His mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Finch. The subject of this sketch accompanied his father to Virginia, where he lived until 1841, and in the spring of 1842 came to Missouri. After a residence here of five years, he returned to Virginia, where he lived one year and then once more came to this county, which has since been his home. November 13, 1865, he came to where he now lives. He married Miss Charlotte T. Allen February 24, 1853. She was born in Henry County, Virginia, but came with her parents to this county in 1838. Their family consists of two children: Harriet J., (now Mrs. T. Wheeden) and W. F. They have lost two: Martha E. and Mary E. Mr. Gardner is known as a man of excellent judgment, cautious in all business transactions, upright and honorable in all his dealings, and merits the esteem in which he is held by the community.

GARLAND, Richard
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Jan 10 1827, Green Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:748
Richard Garland, a thrifty farmer and stock man of this township, was born in Green County, Kentucky, January 10, 1827. His parents, Jesse and Elizabeth (Smith) Garland, were Virginians by birth. Richard accompanied the family to Missouri in 1836 and settled in Benton County, being among the early pioneers there. He grew up in that county upon the home farm, and was married there December 31, 1846 to Miss Nancy E. Edwards. After his marriage Mr. Garland resided in Benton County, (where he had entered and improved a farm) until about 1857, when he sold out and came to Henry County, purchasing a farm on Grand River, upon which he lived until 1860. Selling that place, he moved to Osage Township. He now has three farms, one of 320 acres of cultivated land in Fairview Township; one of 160 acres in Osage Township, and another 200 acres improved. He also owns seventy-six acres of timber land in Benton County. He has a good residence property where he lives, in Brownington, upon which is a comfortable dwelling. Mr. Garland makes a specialty of feeding cattle, and is feeding at this time seventy head; also handles some mules and horses. He and his wife have a family of six children: Rowena E., Mellissa J., Ellen, Emily, Mary R. and Alice. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the Baptist Church.

GARNETT, R. W.
Chalk Level Township, St. Clair County
born: 1828, Barren Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1146
DR. R. W. GARNETT, physician and farmer, section 33, was born in Barren County, Kentucky, June 3, 1828, his parents being William I. and Emily (Willis) Garnett, natives of Virginia. R. W. was the third of a family of five children. He grew to manhood in Kentucky, receiving his education in the schools of that state and at the age of seventeen began the study of medicine with Dr. John Green of Barren County. He read with him about three years after which he began practicing in that county where he remained until 1855. Then he came to St. Clair County, Missouri, where he has since practiced his profession and followed farming. His farm contains 200 acres and will average with any in this section. He is a member of the Baptist Church and belongs to the Masonic fraternity. August 2, 1860, Dr. G. was married to Miss Julia A. Ledbetter. She was born in St. Clair County, Missouri, September 9, 1842. They have eight children: William I., Lucy Lee, Ed., Docia, Ermine, Bettie, Josia, and Dick.

GARRETT, William Adrain
Henry County
born: Oct 11 1848
Source:Allan G Joyce ajgumtree@skybest.com
Memorial of W. A. Garrett, born Oct 11 1848, died Jan 16 1944 - W. A. Garrett, son of James W. and Ann T. (Perry) Garrett, was born October 11, 1848, in a little log house on the farm where he died. When at the age of seven years, his parents bought a farm some three miles west, where he was reared to manhood. During the Civil War, while his father was away in the Army, he, a boy of fourteen years, took the care of his mother and sisters, working as faithfully as if he had been a grown man. Mr. Garrett and Miss Alice Walker were married February 16, 1871, living in a house on his fatherís farm for four years. In 1875 they purchased the present home where he spent 76 years of his life, passing away January 16, 1944, after a few days illness. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett made the home what it is today, after a number of happy years together. They were the parents of six children, five daughters, Ivy L. (Mrs. Geo. Munday), now deceased; Mary Edna, (Mrs. J. M. Powell of Leeton); Daisy C. (Mrs. J. B. Scott of Windsor); Linnie A. (Mrs. Arch Kavanaugh, now deceased)); Nellie W. (Mrs. J. O. Reynolds of St. Louis), and one son Robert L. of Leeton, whose wife was Miss Myrtle Glazebrook. He leaves one sister, Mrs. W. E. Botts of Sedalia. Mr. Garrett united with the Sardis Baptist Church at Leeton, Missouri in June 1920. In November of that year he and Miss Mollie Dyer, of St. Joseph, were married, who survives him. He also leaves to mourn his passing, seven grandchildren, namely: Mildred Powell of Leeton; Clara Bell, (Mrs. H. B. Harrop of Mission, Texas); Lewis G. Munday of Odessa, Missouri; Frederick W. Kavanaugh of New Brunswich, New Jersey; Herbert L. Kavanaugh of Rosemead, California; Alice Belle, (Mrs. A. G. Harvey Jr. of St. Louis) and Dorothy Ann Reynolds of St. Louis. One grandson, William J. Reynolds passed away March 22, 1943. There are five great grandchildren:: Garrett Munday; Jerry Nolan Harrop; McNeil, Mollie Lynn, and David Andrew Kavanaugh. Also a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Windsor, conducted by Elder E. D. Botts, of Sedalia, Pastor of the Primitive Baptist Church, of Leeton Mo., where Mr. Garrett was a member; he was assisted by Elder Wm. Pollard, of Independence, Mo., his former pastor; Rev. E. H. Michalkowsky of the Windsor Baptist church also assisted. Pallbearers were J. M. Powell, John Scott, Joe Reynolds, George Munday, H. A. Barber, Logan Sutherland, the first four being sons-in-law of Mr. Garrett. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mr. Garrett had cherished a hope in Godís saving grace some fifty years before uniting with the Sardis Primitive Baptist church at Leeton, Mo. After having been a member for a few years, he was heard to say that he had enjoyed the meetings more in that short time than in all the years he had lived outside the church. He had always been a financial supporter and regular attendant of the church. He often said "I have attended Sardis longer than anyone now living, for I was first carried there in my Motherís arms." His Father and Mother were members of Sardis in the early years of its existence; the church is now one hundred and four years old. In former days Mr. Garrett owned a herd of high-grade Red Polled cows which were his pride and joy; they attracted the attention of visitors and his neighbors and friends. He never lost interest in his daily and weekly papers, and loved to read his church paper, the Messenger of Peace, until the Lord called him home. His birth occurred the year gold was discovered in California and thus his life spans the same period that saw the development of the West. He was born in the cabin home when that was the usual building and when this part of Missouri was considered part of the frontier of the United States. He liked to talk about the many changes that he had witnessed. When he was a lad there were no roads and very few fences. The settlers traveled by direction and they obtained their supplies from Lexington and Boonville, river ports. Mr. Garrett still believed there was much genuine pleasure in those ìgood old daysî of long ago. He said that the young people were not shy of simple pleasures and amusements, but enjoyed themselves immensely at house-raisings, corn huskings, spinning, quilting and apple-paring "bees" and country dances. The social conditions were the very best and there was not to be found an inhospitable family in all the country. Horseback riding was the inevitable rule and everyone, who could possibly go, attended church, many men and women coming on horseback from long distances. He had a few reminders of some pioneer customs in a skillet, a crane and in parts of a primitive loom, all of them much over one hundred years old. W. A. Garrettís mother, Ann Tandy (Perry) Garrett, was born in Kentucky and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William T. Perry, settled in this part of Missouri in 1837 and were prominent pioneers of Henry and Johnson counties. His father James Washington Garrett, was born October 23, 1832 in North Carolina and his parents were James and Elizabeth (Sims) Garrett; both of English ancestry. Elizabeth was born August 31, 1792, in Virginia and her parents were Thomas and Amy (Wall) Sims. Thomas Sims was born April 24, 1758, and was a soldier in the colonial army in the Revolutionary War and his father Thomas Sims, Sr. was also thought to have been a soldier in that was. Amy Wall was the third generation of the Wall family in America, her great grandfather, Robert Wall, having come across and settled in the Maryland colony about 200 years ago. Her parents were Zacariah and Annie (Everett) Wall. Amy (Wall) Sims lived to be 90 years of age. James Washington Garrett was the second son in a family of twelve children, eleven of who, grew to maturity, married and reared families. James W. came to Missouri with his parents in 1843 and engaged in farming. He was in the tobacco business and very prosperous when the civil war began. He served in the Confederate army and he and his brother, Robert, were in the battle of Lone Jack, Robert being killed in that battle. After James W. Returned to his large farm at the close of the war, he gave his entire attention to stock raising and agricultural pursuits until his death in 1882. According to Cockrellís history James Garrett came to Missouri from Maryland in 1843. He was born on his fatherís plantation in that state. However, it seems more likely that he sojourned several years in North Carolina immediately preceding his journey to Missouri. Upon his arrival he purchased 320 acres of land in Jefferson township and engaged in farming and stockraising, becoming one of the most prosperous and influential citizens of his day in the county. He died in 1849.

GARRISON, Daniel R.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Jul 4 1842, Woodford, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:691
Daniel R. Garrison, farmer and stock raiser section 4, was born in Woodford, Illinois, July 4, 1842. His father, Jacob J. Garrison, was a native of New Jersey. He followed steamboating for a number of years and then engaged in farming. D. R. was the oldest of a family of five children. When he was fourteen years old his parents removed to Henry County, where he was brought up a farmer, being educated in the common schools. Upon arriving at manhood he commenced tilling the soil and now has a farm containing eighty acres of choice land, well improved. In 1861 he enlisted in Company A, Seventh Missouri State Militia, and remained in the field for about three years. January 20, 1866, Mr. Garrison was married to Miss Eliza Dunham, a native of Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. G. are leading members of the United Brethren Church.

GASH, Alfred L.
Collins Township, St. Clair County
born: 1823, Marion Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1173
ALFRED L. GASH, a native of Marion County, Missouri, was born September 20, 1823, his parents, William and Elizabeth Gash, having been among the earliest settlers of St. Clair County. The former was born in East Tennessee and in 1820, was married in Marion County, Missouri, to which locality he had moved in 1818. In 1835 the family came to this. county, locating about one mile from the present residence of Alfred L. Here William Gash died in 1847, his wife departing this life in 1858. In 1848 the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Lucinda Phillips, a daughter of Gomer Phillips, an old resident of this county. They have seven children living: Jane E., Mary C., William G., Martha L., John T., James G. and Lucinda L. Mr. Gash is at present living upon and conducting the farm of a brother who is in California.

GEBHERDT, Charles
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 7 1843, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:515
Charles Gebherdt, stone mason and contractor of stone work, is a native of Germany, and was born February 7, 1843. He grew to manhood and was educated in his native country. His father being a stone mason by trade, Charles was also brought up to the same occupation under the instruction of the senior Gebherdt. In December, 1866, he emigrated to America, and finally settled in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, where he was engaged in stone masoning till June, 1868. He then came to Clinton, Missouri, and since his arrival here has done most of the stone work on the better class of buildings, and he is considered one of the best masons in this vicinity. Mr. G. has a fine sand stone quarry one-fourth of a mile west of this city, where he has a vein of rich stone six feet in thickness, and of the best quality. He uses it only in cut work. He was united in marriage February 16, 1869, to Miss Anna Schmidt, also of Germany Mr. G. is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

GEORGE, Charles D.
Calhoun, Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jun 3 1869, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:569
Charles D. George, one of the foremost educators of Henry County, is a native of this county and of Henry County pioneer ancestry. Mr. George, now principal of the Calhoun High School, has for many years been a teacher in the district and high schools of this State, as well as schools in New Mexico and California. He was born June 3, 1869, in Springfield township, Henry County, a son of William G. and Rebecca (Strieby) George. William G. George was born in Springfield township in February, 1847, and received his education in the rural schools of the county and was a farmer for many years. Rebecca (Strieby) George was born in 1848. William G. and Rebecca (Strieby) George were the parents of six children, as follow: The eldest died in infancy; Charles, subject of this sketch; Ida, wife of L. Munday, is deceased; Lewis, lives in Springfield township, Henry County; and two who died in infancy. William George died December 1, 1917, and his wife departed this life in 1914. William G. George was a son of William C. and Eliza (Collins) George, the former born in West Virginia September 25, 1806, the son of John George, born in Pennsylvania in 1770, who moved to Madison County, Virginia, in 1821 and there remained the rest of his life. William C. George came to Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1816 and in 1835 came to Henry County, Missouri. He homesteaded in Springfield township and followed the life of the average pioneer farmer. November 21, 1839, he married Eliza Collins, a native of Missouri. Three sons and two daughters were born to this union. William C. George was a soldier in the Mexican War and endured all of the privations incident to the pioneer life. He was a successful farmer and stockman and at the time of his death he owned 620 acres of land. Charles D. George was reared on the farm and received his early education in the district schools of Henry County and afterwards, in 1889, he entered the State Normal School at Warrensburg, Missouri, where he was graduated in 1896. Previous to graduation he spent four years in teaching the district schools. He was principal of the Urich High School, Urich, Missouri, for one year and principal of the Osceola schools for three years, and for four years was principal of the Schell City schools. He then became principal of the Jefferson City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri, and held that position for three years. During this time he served as school commissioner of Cole County, Missouri, for two years. He then became principal of the Otero County Union High School at Alamogordo, New Mexico, and he also was superintendent of the schools at that place for five years. For a time he was instructor of agriculture and manual training at Silver City, New Mexico, Normal School. Later Mr. George went to Los Angeles, California, where he was graduated from the Los Angeles State Normal School. He also was principal of the Beverly Hills schools of Los Angeles. In 1917 he was principal of a ward school in Joplin, Missouri, and in 1918 he accepted his present position as principal of the Calhoun High School. Mr. George returned to Missouri on account of his father's ill health and since that time has resided on his farm near Calhoun. Here he enjoys his vacations between his years of school work. He is interested in blooded stock and owns a fine herd of Aberdeen Angus registered cattle, which is a source of great interest to him, both from the standpoints of recreation and profit. On September 7, 1892, Mr. George was united in marriage with Miss Kathleen O'Bannon, of Cooper County, Missouri, born June 23, 1873, and one daughter has been born to this union, Kathleen, who was born at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California, November 5, 1913. Mr. and Mrs. George are members of the Baptist Church and Mr. George belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. He supports the policies and principles of the Democratic party.

GEORGE, Thomas F.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1833, Logan Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1110
THOMAS F. GEORGE, section 7, a native of Logan County, Ohio, was born August 23, 1833. When four years of age he accompanied the family to Madison County, Indiana, where he was reared on his father's farm, there receiving his education. In 1863 he enlisted in Company B, 134th Indiana Regiment, serving till October, 1865, and in that year he moved to Jackson County, Missouri. After residing there three years he came to St. Clair County, settling where he now resides in the spring of 1869. His farm consists of eighty-two acres. Mr. George was married March 4, 1854, to Miss Prudence Cumins, a native of Ohio. They have one child, Francis. They are members of the M. E. Church.

GEORGE, William C.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Sep 25 1806, Caroline Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:812
William C. George, farmer, was born September 25, 1806, in Caroline County, Virginia. His father, John George, who was born in 1770 or 1771, in Pennsylvania, emigrated with his parents when fifteen years of age, to Madison County, Virginia. His father died when he was twenty years old. He then engaged as an overseer, and continued in that business fifteen years. He married Miss Mary J. Long, of Orange County, Virginia, in 1803. They had ten children, four of whom are living. Mr. G. removed to Lincoln County, Kentucky, in 1816, and lived there until 1835, when he came to Rives County, Missouri. Mrs. George died about the year 1840, and after this her husband made his home among his children until his death in 1853. William C. George was married November 21, 1839, to Miss Eliza Collins, of Henry County, Missouri. To them were born four children, now living. Mrs. George died August 20, 1847. November 20, 1849, he married Miss Adelia Hopkins, also of Henry County. To them were born two sons, one of whom is living. Mr. George's farm consisted of eighty acres. He added to this from time to time, until he became the owner of 620 acres. A large portion of this he has divided with his children. Although a man seventy-six years of age he is still of active habits, and slow to yield to the infirmities of age. He and his wife, with two of his daughters and one son, are connected with the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. His oldest son, John L., enlisted during the second year of the civil war, as private, and served in that capacity until the close of the war, participating in many battles with his company, C, Seventh Missouri Cavalry. Politically he is a Republican.

GEORGE, William G.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Aug 30 1857, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:813
William G. George was born August 30, 1857, in Springfield Township, Henry County, Missouri. At the age of twenty years he entered the Clinton Academy, where he remained for six months. Then he was under the instruction of Prof. W. H. Stahl for two years, graduating in his twenty-second year with honor. After leaving the academy he resumed his duties as instructor and has steadily been occupied in his profession since that time. His father, Alberton C. George, a farmer and stock raiser by calling, was born July 10, 1814. in Caroline County, Virginia, and emigrated from Kentucky to Henry County, Missouri, about 1855. He married Miss Elizabeth Goff, of Henry County, October 31, 1839. By this union there were five daughters and three sons, living. William George was married February 27, 1882, to Mrs. Sallie J., widow of Dr. W. F. Girdner, of Daviess County, Missouri. Mrs. G. has one daughter by her former marriage (Fanny Girdner), four years of age. Mr. George is a member of the A. F. & A. M. He is also identified with the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. His political views are Democratic.

GERAGHTY, John James Joseph Sr.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 27 1860, St. Louis, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:626
John J. Geraghty, who is engaged in the plumbing and heating business at Clinton, is a native of Missouri. He was born in St. Louis in 1860 and is a son of John and Bridget (Gray) Geraghty, both natives of Ireland. When a young man the father located in St. Louis, coming from New York City. The mother came to America when a young girl with her parents. The father followed steamboating on the Mississippi River, and was accidentally killed while thus engaged at the St. Louis docks. The mother died in St. Louis. John J. Geraghty was one of two children born to his parents. The other, a twin brother, died in infancy. Mr. Geraghty was reared and educated in St. Louis and when seventeen years of age, began learning the plumber's trade and followed this line of work as a journeyman in St. Louis until 1886. He then came to Clinton in the employ of Hasler & Sherpy, and took charge of the plumbing department of their hardware store. When Mr. Geraghty came to Clinton he had no intention of remaining here permanently, but at that time the big trades strike was on in St. Louis and Mr. Hasler was there looking for a plumber and upon meeting Mr. Geraghty, induced him to come to Clinton, as above stated. Mr. Geraghty remained with that concern for sixteen years, or until they sold out in 1902, at which time Mr. Geraghty bought their plumbing and heating department and Henry Baum, who was also in the employ of that company; in charge of the tinning department, took over that branch of the business and from that time until 1905 Mr. Geraghty and Mr. Baum continued their respective departments, although no partnership existed between them. In 1905, Mr. Geraghty required more space for his business and removed to his present place in the Cozart building, where he has since continued with his plumbing and heating business. Two of his sons who are plumbers, assist him. Mr. Geraghty was married in June, 1885, to Miss Elizabeth Heifernan, a native of St. Louis and a daughter of Daniel and Bridget (O'Boyle) Heifernan, both natives of Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. Geraghty have been born eight children, as follows: Catherine, married Ray Kuhn of St. Louis, and they have one child, Thelma; John, a plumber employed by his father; Elizabeth, employed in the Clinton National Bank; Frank, plumber, with his father; Josephine, married Paul Carney of Clinton; Ellen, Paul and Daniel, all at home. Politically, Mr. Geraghty is a Democrat. He was appointed plumbing inspector for Clinton, but refused to serve in that capacity, although he promoted the adoption of a set of plumbing and sanitary rules which were adopted by the city of Clinton. These rules are known as the Memphis, Tennessee rules, and Mr. Geraghty regards them as the best sanitary rules in the country. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective order of Elks, Knights of Columbus and the Woodmen of the World, and he and his family belong to the Catholic Church.

GILBERT, James W.
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 31 1839, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:766
James W. Gilbert, farmer and stock raiser, section 18, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, August 31, 1839, and was the son of Benjamin Gilbert, a native of Virginia, who early moved to Kentucky, where he grew to manhood. He came to Missouri in about the year 1830, and settled in Cooper County. Locating at Boonville, he was occupied in working at his trade of cabinet making. He was married in that county to Miss Mary A. Neal, a Kentuckian by birth. James W. was an only child. He passed his youth on a farm until sixteen years of age, when he moved to Henry County, and in the fall of 1861, he enlisted in the Confederate service in Price's cavalry, and participated in the battle of Lexington. In the spring of 1862 he was engaged as a teamster, and drove through to New Mexico, returning late the same year. The following winter he visited Denver. Early in 1863 he went to St. Louis and farmed near the city during the summer, and in 1863 he worked in Washington City at the carpenter's trade. In the summer of 1864 he followed carpentering in Leavenworth and Fort Smith in the quartermaster's department, and in the fall of the same year worked in Wyandotte. In the spring of 1865 he went to Julesburg, Colorado, and in February of 1866 returned to Missouri and took up his residence at Osceola, being employed in a wagon and repair shop for the summer. In the fall of 1866 he moved to Stockton, Cedar County, and lived there till the spring of 1867, thence to Clinton, Henry County. Mr. Gilbert was married in the fall of 1868 to Miss Julia Atwood, of New York. In the spring of 1869 he moved to St. Clair County, bought a farm and devoted his time to agricultural pursuits for four years. In 1873 he came back to Henry County where he purchased a farm, where he now resides, containing 200 acres, all in pasture and cultivation. Underlying about forty acres of this place is a good vein of coal, about twenty-four inches thick. Mr. Gilbert and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He belongs to the Masonic order.

GILBERT, Washington Lee
Polk Township, St. Clair County
born: 1837, Lincoln Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1160
WASHINGTON LEE GILBERT, a native of Lincoln County, Kentucky, was born December 14, 1837, being the son of John C. Gilbert, a stone mason by occupation, who was born in Amherst County, Virginia, in 1784. When eighteen years of age, or in 1802, he removed to Lincoln County, Kentucky, where he was married February 14, 1835, to Elizabeth Huston, of that county. They had four children, two of whom are living: Sarah A. and Washington L. Walter H., who was born February 3, 1836, died September 9, 1862, having been murdered while plowing, and William A., born December 10, 1839, died October 8, 1857. Mrs. Gilbert died July 22, 1846. In March, 1854, Mr. G. removed to Johnson County, Missouri, and that year entered 120 acres of land, subsequently locating 120 acres more, with land warrants granted him for service in the war of 1812. He died September 10, 1868, after a residence of fourteen years in Johnson County. The subject of this sketch was married May 26, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth J. Helms, and they have been blessed with six children: Ann E., born May 3, 1862, (wife of Thomas L. Harris, of Johnson County); Patsey G., born April 24, 1866; John H., born July 1, 1867; Clay W., born November 23, 1868; Susan B., born October, 5, 1870, and Sally L., born May 9, 1872. August 1, 1862, Mr. Gilbert enlisted as a private in Co. D, Sixteenth Missouri infantry, second brigade, under Captain David Baker for three years, his company surrendering about that time at Shreveport, Louisiana. He reached home in June, 1865, resumed agricultural pursuits, and remained upon a portion of the homestead until March 5, 1881, when selling the property, he came to this county, settling in Polk Township, where he has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. Mrs. Gilbert and her eldest daughter are connected with the Christian Church, of Bear Creek. He is a Democrat.

GILKESON, William Lincoln
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Aug 6 1864, IN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:375
William Lincoln Gilkeson. The late William L. Gilkeson, whose widow and family are now residing in Davis township, Henry County, was born on August 6, 1864, and departed this life April 7, 1895. He was born in Indiana, and was a son of George Nelson Gilkeson, who settled in Cass County, Missouri, in 1868. William L. Gilkeson was reared to young manhood in Cass County and was there married and engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death. After his death, Mrs. Gilkeson removed to Garden City, Missouri, where she resided until 1915, and then came to her native county of Henry and purchased a farm of eighty-two acres in Davis township. Mr. Gilkeson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was an excellent citizen, industrious, energetic, and stood high in the community in which he resided. He was fraternally affiliated with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. William Lincoln Gilkeson and Miss Mary J. Rogers of Henry County were married in 1887. Mrs. Mary J. Gilkeson was born on the Rogers home place in Henry County July 22, 1866, and is the daughter of Thomas Sidney and Lucinda (Fletcher) Rogers, who were among the earliest pioneer settlers of Henry County and were prominent in the affairs of this county during the early days. The children born to William and Mary Gilkeson are as follow; Mary Louise, wife of Martin E. Dunham, Sweet Springs, Missouri, mother of one child, Eugene Milton; Ella Florence, at home with her mother; William Lawrence, operating the home farm. All of the children were educated in the Garden City public and high school. Ella Florence attended the Howard Payne College for Girls at Forsythe, Missouri, and Louise taught school for two years prior to her marriage. Mrs. Gilkeson still owns her former home at Garden City in addition to her fine farm, which she is constantly improving. She is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GILLETTE, M. R.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Nov 18 1832, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:701
M. R. Gillette, farmer and stock dealer, section 10, is one of the substantial men of Big Creek Township, and was born in Henry County, November 18, 1832. Captain George H. Gillette, his father, was a native of Lincoln County, Kentucky, and was born April 8, 1803. He came to Missouri when a young man, and was one of the pioneer settlers of St. Charles County, removing from there to Jackson County, and thence to Texas, where he spent but a short time. Returning to Missouri he located in Saline County, where he was married to Miss Frances E. Hayes, of Tennessee. After his marriage he came to Henry County, which at that time was a part of Rives. He entered a section of land in Shawnee Township and improved a farm, upon which he lived until his death in 1857. He was captain of a militia company during the Mormon troubles. M. R. Gillette spent his youth on a farm in this county, and was married in the fall of 1860 to Miss Sybbellow B. Huston, a Kentuckian by birth, but who was reared in Scotland County, Missouri. She was a daughter of John A. Huston. They have one daughter, Florence Belle. Mr. Gillette enlisted in the Confederate service in the fall of 1861, in Colonel Hunter's Cavalry Regiment, and served one year as General Hindman's escort. After this he was transferred to the St. Louis Legion, where he served until after the Helena fight; then joined General Hunter's regiment, in which he remained until the close of the war. He participated in a number of important engagements, among which were the fights of Lone Jack, Booneville and Springfield, Missouri, and at Pea Ridge and Helena, Arkansas. After the surrender of his army at Shreveport he returned to Missouri, and has since devoted his attention to farming and raising and dealing in stock. Mr. Gillette has 315 acres of land, with 280 acres in cultivation.

GILLILAN, James Bollar
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Apr 11 1861, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:432
James B. Gillilan. The Gillilan family is one of the oldest and most honored of the pioneer families of Henry County whose members have been active and influential in the civic affairs of this county for nearly sixty years. They are descended from old American stock whose ancestors have been noted for their patriotism and each generation of this family have been pioneers in some undeveloped part of this country. The beginning of the family in America is traced to the Gillilans of North Carolina of whom James Gillilan, great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was a member. He emigrated from Ireland in 1750. This James Gillilan was a soldier of the Revolution and was a pioneer of Greenbrier County, West Virginia. The history of Greenbrier County states that he cut the first roadway up the Kanawha River Valley and drove the first wagon into Greenbrier County over one hundred years ago. James Gillilan was a native of the North Ireland country and was of Scotch-Irish descent, his forebears having emigrated from Scotland to the north of Ireland many, many years ago to escape religious persecution. George Gillilan, grandfather of James B. Gillilan, was born and reared in Greenbrier County, Virginia, and served in the War of 1812. His son, Judge James T. Gillilan, father of J. B. Gillilan, was born in 1829 and died May 9, 1877. He was born and reared in Greenbrier County, Virginia, and migrated to Henry County in 1856. He purchased a tract of land in Bogard township which he developed into a splendid farm, became well-to-do and was prominently identified with Henry County affairs. During the Civil War the family removed to Davis County, Missouri, and remained in that county for three years, returning to the home in Henry County after conditions had returned to normal. Mr. Gillilan was elected to the office of county judge in 1874 and served one term as presiding judge of the County Court. He was married to Amanda E. McClung, who bore him children as follows: Harvey, died in youth; Mrs. Mary A. Wright, lives in California; James B., subject of this review; Amanda E., or "Bettie," wife of W. R. Menafee, resides in White Oak township; George William is deceased, and John Franklin is deceased. Mrs. Amanda E. (McClung) Gillilan was born in 1832 and departed this life in 1868. She was a daughter of Bollar McClung, a native of Scotland, whose mother was an English lady named Bollar. He married a woman of French descent whose ancestors came to America from France early in the eighteenth century. James B. Gillilan was born April 11, 1861, in Bogard township. He received his education in the Urich district school and has always been a farmer and stockman. He left home in 1884 and located in Davis County, Missouri, where he became owner of a farm of one hundred fifty acres, which was a part of the family estate in that county. In February of 1902 he sold his holdings in Davis County and purchased land in Walker township, which he improved to a considerable extent. Fire destroyed his residence and some other buildings in 1907 and he has since rebuilt the residence and barns, the Gillilan home place now being one of the most attractive and best improved farms in the county. Mr. Gillilan is owner of five hundred eighty-five acres of land, five hundred five acres of which are located in Henry County and eighty acres are situated just over the line in Bates County, Missouri. April 25, 1883, James B. Gillilan and Miss Mary A. Nelson were united in marriage and to this marriage have been born children as follow: James W., a successful farmer in White Oak township, married Iva Dale; Lee A., born February 12, 1888, died at Clinton, Missouri, May 2, 1918, and who at the time of his death was serving as deputy county recorder and was a candidate for the office of recorder, married Etta Gregg, left one child; Virgil P., a farmer in Walker township, married Orpha Hunt; Gilbert B., a farmer just over the line in Bates County, married Stella Horton; Mrs. Robina Gregg, whose husband is engaged in the hardware and implement business at Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Mamie Calvird, Davis township; three sons died in infancy. The mother of the foregoing children was born in Christian County, Illinois, November 22, 1863, the daughter of William C. and Jane (Finney) Nelson. The parents of W. C. Nelson were natives of Tennessee and were pioneers in Christian County, Illinois. W. C. Nelson and Jane Finney were married in 1860 and resided in south Missouri during the Civil War period. In 1863 they located in Sangamon County, Illinois, and then returned to Christian County In 1864, removing from there to Henry County in 1879. Mr. Nelson made a permanent settlement on a farm in White Oak township three miles southeast of Urich. Their children were as follow: T. L. Nelson, was an attorney, deceased; John W., lives in Kansas; Mildred C., deceased; Maggie, died in youth, and Mrs. J. B. Gillilan. The Democratic party has always had the steadfast allegiance of Mr. Gillilan, who is a pronounced Bryan Democrat of the old school. He has served as member of the Walker township board of trustees. He and Mrs. Gillilan are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Well informed upon most matters of general interest, intelligent, a constant reader, a true American citizen of the highest and best type, progressive to a considerable degree, James B. Gillilan is one of the leading citizens of Henry County who is universally respected and admired by all who know him.

GILLSON, Daniel
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1834, Marion Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1131
CAPTAIN DANIEL GILLSON, section 10, owes his nativity to Marion County, Ohio, where he was born July 26, 1834. His parents were D. and Elizabeth (Stilwell) Gillson, natives of Orange County, New York. The family removed to Ohio in about 1816, and were among the pioneer settlers of Delaware County, but shortly after went to Marion County. Daniel grew to manhood on his father's farm, and received a good education at the public schools, supplemented with a course at a commercial college. After completing his studies he was engaged in the mercantile business about four years. In 1856 he came west and traveled through a number of the western states. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Company D, 121st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till discharged, in June 1865. He enlisted as a private and filled the position of sergeant and second and first lieutenant, and afterward was promoted to captain. He participated in some fifteen important engagements. among which were Perryville, Chickamaugua, Atlanta, Jonesborough, etc. He was taken prisoner at Perryville and held as such for four months, when he was paroled. After the close of the war Mr. Gillson returned to Ohio and resided two years in Clinton County. He came to St. Clair County, Missouri, in 1868 and farmed about two years, and in 1870 he was occupied in conducting a flouring mill at Osceola, continuing it for two years. hi 1873 he removed to Appleton City and carried on the mercantile business about five years, when he sold out and removed to his present farm in the spring of 1878. He has 143 acres in cultivation and well improved. He devotes some attention to the breeding and raising of thoroughbred and high graded cattle and Berkshire hogs. Mr. Gillson was married in Lewisburg, Ohio, March 18, 1866, to Miss Emma A. Martin, a daughter of John Martin. They have one daughter, Millie M. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

GIVENS, George Washington
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: 1837, Pulaski Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:573
George Washington Givens, physician and surgeon, was born in Pulaski County, Missouri, in 1837, and resided there until 1861, living during this time in five different counties, but never having moved. The county is now Laclede. His father, Alexander Givens, who was born in Ireland, came to this state in an early day, and on January 11, 1848, he died. He married Clarissa Harlow Cornwell, of Kentucky, who died in 1863. George grew up on a farm, not having very good opportunities for acquiring an education when young; yet he was a close student at home, and at the age of nineteen he entered the Lebanon Academy and commenced a course of study which, with teaching school during vacations, has resulted in his obtaining an excellent education by his own exertions. From his mother he received five dollars, with which he started out in life. He read medicine with Horton & Glover and also with Dr. S. W. Wood, and attended lectures in 1861 and then was appointed assistant surgeon in the Confederate army. He remained till the close of the war and was mustered out at Shreveport, Louisiana. Coming to Texas, he practiced his profession for two years and then moved to Benton County, Missouri. In 1875 he attended his second course of lectures at the Missouri Medical College at St. Louis, where he graduated in 1872 with great credit. He came to Windsor in April, 1875, and commenced practice here, and has since met with good results. He has a magnificent residence and office and everything about him that is desirable for a home. He became a member of the Baptist Church in 1871, and feeling it to be his duty to enter the ministry, he was accordingly ordained December 29, 1879. He has been preaching at the Mt. Olivet Church, and for the last year has supplied the pulpit at Fort Harmony Church. He married Miss Susan Sophia Spencer in June, 1867. She died March 9, 1870. His second wife was Elizabeth Davidson, whom he married March 10, 1874, in Benton County. She died June 17, 1875. She was a most estimable woman and her loss was deeply felt by many. He married Miss Emma V. Dick for his third wife April 16, 1879. She was the daughter of John W. Dick, of Benton County, who died in 1881. Her mother was born in Virginia, as was also Mr. Dick and Emma. They have two children, Mary Susan and John Dick. The doctor was superintendent of public schools in Laclede County and was elected coroner of Benton County.

GLOVER, Walter T.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: May 21 1816, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:574
Walter T. Glover, postmaster of Windsor, was born in Indiana Territory, May 21, 1816. William Glover, his father, a blacksmith by trade, was born in Virginia in 1783. During the latter years of his life he was a prominent member of the county court of Barren County, Kentucky. He died at the age of eighty-eight. The mother of Walter was formerly Charity Wilson, born in Virginia. They moved to Kentucky and thence to Indiana. When our subject was two years old his father removed to Barren County, Kentucky, where he was raised to manhood on a farm, receiving a limited education. In 1846 he went to Hancock County, Illinois, and bought a farm, upon which he remained until 1868. Selling out he came to Missouri, and located in Windsor, Henry County, and subsequently entered into the drug business with W. B. Pomery, his son-in-law. Thus he remained occupied until 1875, when he was appointed postmaster, which position he has held since, giving general satisfaction. Mr. Glover married Miss Agnes Ray, in 1838. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Bullock) Ray, both Kentuckians by birth. Her grandmother, Hannah Clark, was a sister of Gov. Clark, of Kentucky, one of the most able men of the state, and his sister was noted for her womanly wisdom and superior talents. Her husband was Edward Bullock. By the union of Mr. and Mrs. Glover they have four children living: Mary E. (Mrs. Lewis Chandler, of Butte County, California); Emma G., (wife of W. B. Pomeroy, of Windsor, who died November 29, 1879); Susan Emitt, (Mrs. Joshua Hitchcock, of Illinois, who died December 9, 1872); William Walter, of Fort Scott, (married Lillie Hurlburt, January 2, 1876); Edward Ripley, (now in the express business in Denison, Texas); and Alice, born November 2, 1854, and died February, 1856. Mr. Glover in his political affiliation is a staunch Republican, and is a substantial member of the Congregationalist Church. He is a quiet, unassuming, intelligent man, having the entire confidence of the community and discharges his duties in a manner which elicits praise from all.

GODWIN, James
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Feb 28 1808, Fincastle, Botetourt Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:715
James Godwin, farmer and stock raiser, section 29, was born February 28, 1808, in Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia. His early history is shrouded in mystery, he having been found, together with another child, supposed to be a brother, on or near Delaware Bay. Consequently he is unable to give nativity, date of birth or nationality of his father. These brothers were taken up and cared for, and a man named Godwin reared our subject, giving him his name. The maiden name of his foster mother was Polly Mefford, a native of Fincastle, Virginia, at which place their marriage occurred. They had fifteen children, seven sons and eight daughters, of whom two sons and one daughter survive. James was brought up in Rutledge, Granger County, Tennessee, where he received his education, which was limited to six months schooling. He left home when 19 years of age, and has since worked his own way in life. He apprenticed himself to learn the blacksmith's trade, and after becoming proficient therein, commenced work at Sparta, Middle Tennessee, where he labored for six years as journeyman. For four years thereafter, he was engaged in business for himself at that point. Leaving there in March, 1837, he came to Missouri, and in April settled in Benton County, purchasing 320 acres of land, where he remained for twenty-seven years. February 5, 1833, he married Miss Elizabeth M. Anderson. They had no children of their own, but have brought up eleven children, and are now rearing a little boy and girl, making thirteen, who have found good homes under his hospitable roof. Seven weddings have been celebrated in his house. During war times Mr. Godwin disposed of his property in Benton County and came to this county, where he has since principally resided. He owns 146 acres of land on sections 28 and 29. He and his wife have for many years been active members of the M. E. Church South.

GOFF, John
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Jan 13 1817, Williamson Co, TN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:815
John Goff was born January 13, 1817, in Williamson County, Tennessee, being the son of William Goff who was born June 18, 1783, in Washington County, Virginia. He emigrated with his parents, when a small boy, to Williamson County, Tennessee, where the family remained until 1830. His mother, whose maiden name was Edith Walker, was born August 14, 1787, in Culpeper County, Virginia. They were married February 7, 1805, and to them were born thirteen children, of whom three are living. They moved from Williamson County, Tennessee, in 1830, to Saline County, Missouri, and bought a tract of 120 acres, residing upon it for three years and a half, when, selling the farm, they came to what is now Henry County, on April 10, 1834. They purchased 200 acres of land in Tebo (now Springfield) Township, where they lived until they departed this life. William Goff died September 26, 1842, and his wife died October 11, 1843. He was one of the first judges of the county, three having been appointed at the same time. He served for six years in that capacity, or nearly up to the time of his demise, resigning on account of ill health just prior to his death. He held one of the first post offices in the county, there being two established at the same date. The other postmaster was Thomas B. Wallace or his brother, near where Clinton now stands. The subject of this sketch received his education before emigrating with his parents to Missouri. He commenced his struggle with life at the age of seventeen, and then had the care of his father's family, eight in number. He married Miss Mary J. Goff, of Henry County, February 17, 1874. By this union they have but one child, a daughter, six years old. In 1838 Mr. Goff attended the sale of government lands in Henry County, and made purchase of 160 acres, being at the time a resident of Tebo Township, where he stayed until 1857. Then he moved to his land, and commenced building and improving his farm, and erecting buildings. He subsequently bought 100 acres besides having entered 120 acres. In 1859 he purchased 153 acres for which he received no title until 1865. He possessed at one period more than 500 acres, but has now but 262 acres. His political views are Democratic. As is mentioned in another part of this work, the early courts were held at the Goff residence.

GOFORTH, William P.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Apr 8 1836, Fulton Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:575
William Goforth, carpenter, architect and builder, and patentee of the celebrated window frame and sash cord fastener, and other valuable articles, was born in Fulton County, Illinois, April 8, 1836. His father, Rev. John Goforth, of the Baptist Church, in Fulton County, was born in North Carolina, and married Miss Rhoda Powell, a native of Tennessee. In 1857, the family moved to Bremer County, Iowa. In 1853, William commenced to learn his trade, in which he has became very proficient. In 1857, he came to Missouri, and settled in the southeastern part of Henry County, and started a small store, but after a time he sold out and went to Osceola, St. Clair County, opening a shop and engaging in building. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Confederate army and remained until the close of the war. Commencing at the battle of Lone Jack he saw very hard service all through the war, being for the most of the time in General Parson's command. In 1865, he came to Windsor, where he has been occupied in building and maturing several useful patents. In 1874, he patented a serviceable chair, which is coming into general use. He also patented a useful wind engine, and a bed spring and a washer. His window frame and sash cord fastener is being used a great deal, and he anticipates making several other important improvements. He married Miss Susan C. Moran December 28, 1858. She died February 13, 1877, leaving three children: Lenora Elenor, Minnie Gray, and Eva Willistena, who died when three years old. One died in infancy. October 30, 1879, he married Miss Christina V. Henry, daughter of George Henry, of English parentage, and Hannah (Hughes) Henry, both of whom were natives of Ohio. By this union they have one child, Carlass. Mr. G. in his political views is a Democrat. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and also belongs to the Masonic lodge. He has been the architect and builder of some of the finest residences and buildings in the town and county.

GOOCH, Charles I.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Jan 20 1828, Mason Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:691
Charles I. Gooch, farmer and stock raiser, section 22, was born in Mason County, Kentucky, July 20, 1828. His father, Charles I. Gooch, was a horse dealer, and a native of Virginia. In 1800 he removed to Kentucky, where he married Tabitha Walton, a Virginian by birth. Young Charles was the sixth in a family of seven children. He was reared on a farm in Kentucky, and received his education in the subscription schools and commercial college at Covington. In 1851 he came west and stopped at the town of Boonville, engaging in farming near there, where he remained for five years. In 1856 he was informed by an old friend of the excellent land to be entered in Henry County, and accordingly he came here and entered his land, which now constitutes a farm of 340 acres, under fence and improved, with a good house, barn and orchard. A superior vein of coal is on this farm. February 7, 1857, Mr. Gooch married Miss Sophia Hiligas, a native of Ohio. They have seven children, Martha, Mary, Lucy, George, Henry and Eddie, living, and one, Samuel, deceased.

GOOD, Reuben
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Jan 11 1825, Montgomery Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:748
Captain Reuben Good, a pioneer settler of this township, is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, and was born January 11, 1825. Adam Good, his father, originally of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, went to Ohio when a young man and located in Montgomery County, of which he was an early settler. He served in the war of 1812. He was married in Montgomery County to Miss Margaret Hillagus who was born in Pennsylvania. Reuben Good grew to manhood in the county of his birth, spending his youth on the farm. In 1848, he moved to Indiana and located in Fountain County, where he resided about seven years. In 1856, going to Illinois, he passed the summer in Hancock County, and coming thence to Missouri in the fall of 1856, he settled in Henry County where he improved a farm. His farm contains 720 acres all in cultivation and pasture. A good orchard of 200 apple, about 150 cherry and some plum trees is on the place. Besides his home place Mr. Good has a farm of 175 acres and a timber tract of 160 acres, partly in Henry and partly in St. Clair Counties. He is one of the largest stock feeders in the township and feeds on an average 200 head of steers and about the same number of hogs yearly. He was married June 20, 1854, to Miss Susan Huber, a native of Ohio, and a daughter of Elisha and Catharine Huber. They have a family of five children: Margaret C. (wife of John Darby), Ellen A., Theodore, Agnes J. and Christina. Mr. G. enlisted in 1862 in the Enrolled Missouri Militia and served as captain. He also served for about two years in the army. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

GOODIN, James Warren
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 27 1839, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:578
James W. Goodin was born December 27, 1839, in Windsor, Henry County, Missouri, his education being such as he acquired in good English schools. His father, Amos H. Goodin, was born October 18, 1804, in Kentucky, and was for many years a teacher in this county. In 1824, he married Miss Margaret Warren, who was born August 9, 1803, in that state. They had eleven children: Jefferson W., born July 16, 1825, and died January 22, 1858; Thomas C., born December 23, 1827, and in 1857 married Miss Susan C. Harlan, of Otterville, Cooper County; John J., born July 12, 1829; Joseph B., born May 28, 1831, and married Miss Sarah A. Patrick, of Johnson County, Missouri, Mrs. J. B. Goodin died in August, 1874, and Mr. G. was married again in 1880; Mary E., born February 3, 1833, married James D. Baker, of Henry County, in 1853, Mrs. Baker died May 26, 1861; Margaret J., who was born August 28, 1835, married James E. Tindall, of this county, in 1854; Sarah A., was born September 24, 1837, and is now the wife of George W. Sacry, of California; James W., our subject, married Miss Olivia A. Buchanan, of Windsor, Missouri; William O. born July 16, 1842, died August 2, 1857; Robert H., born May 2, 1844, died September 28, 1861; Melissa F., born August 26, 1868, married William H. Sallee, of Callaway County, April 18, 1875. Amos H. Goodin and wife have for eight years been residents of Lakeport, Lake County, California, and are well preserved in years. About the year 1808, they had each accompanied their parents to Boone County, Missouri, from Kentucky, thence to Saline County, in 1826, and finally in 1831, to Henry County, where they made their home until departing for California in 1875. He was for many years one of the heaviest property holders in the county, owning for a long time as many as 1,000 acres in a body. He was also for years an educator here. James W., having been an early resident of this community, has seen much of the county's growth, and well recollects when deer roamed over the present site of Windsor. Upon the outbreak of the war of 1861, he enlisted on May 10, as a private in the Windsor Guards, under Captain John W. Gibbons, whose company was attached to General Sterling Price's command, and served during the war, or for more than four years, receiving his regular discharge at Shreveport, Louisiana, in June, 1865. He bought his first farm of forty acres in White Township, Benton County, in 1867, disposing of it in 1871, and purchasing eighty acres in this township, in 1873. He now owns here 160 acres, and a two-thirds interest in 145 adjoining, and is quite an extensive raiser of stock. In 1876, he was elected township collector, and the year following magistrate, but declined to fill this latter position. He belongs to Windsor Lodge, No. 29, A. F. & A. M. Mr. and Mrs. G. are both connected with the Christian Church. Politically he is Democrat.

GOODIN, William S.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Jan 23 1855, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:579
William S. Goodin was born in Windsor, Henry County, Missouri, January 23, 1855, being the son of Warren Goodin, a farmer and stock raiser by occupation, who was born January 8, 1824, near Marshall in Saline County, Missouri. His mother, formerly Elizabeth Gilliland, was born February 8, 1832, in Cumberland County, Virginia. They were married June 10, 1847, and had eight children, five sons and three daughters, four of whom are still living, three sons and one daughter. Benjamin F., the eldest, was born October 25, 1849, in Windsor, and was married December 14, 1876, to Mrs. Elizabeth S. McClanahan, of Fulton, Callaway County, she being the widow of John McClanahan, of Fulton. By her former marriage there was but one child, Carrie, born February 22, 1870; but by the latter union there have been four children, three of whom are living. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church at Fulton. Catherine Alice was born August 21, 1852, in Windsor, and died September 24, 1869. She was of unusually bright intellect, and no doubt was entertained but that close application produced her early death. She had for two years previous been identified with the Christian Church of Windsor. William S. Goodin attended good common schools in youth, and at the age of nineteen commenced teaching. He was elected November 7, 1882, to the position of magistrate in Windsor for a term of four years. George L. Goodin was born March 16, 1858, in the same township, and, in connection with his brother, William S., is now engaged in farming. Amos H. was born November 16, 1860, in White Township, Benton County, Missouri, and died June 24, 1864, after an illness of two days from severe scalds. James W. was born April 30, 1864, in White Township, Benton County, and died February 5, 1880, of pneumonia after an illness of three days. Eva and Orra, twin daughters, were born December 5, 1869, and Orra died July 29, 1870. In 1876 William S. and George L. bought jointly 115 acres of land in Windsor Township, a part of the old homestead, formerly belonging to their grandfather, Benjamin Goodin, and subsequently, in 1881, purchased eighty acres more. In 1882 they sold the 115 acres, now having in their possession the eighty acres last purchased. They are working together, and have thus far in life depended upon their own exertions. Their mother resides with them and has the management of their household affairs. Both, politically, are Democratic.

GOODLETT, George Washington
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Feb 20 1830, Nashville, TN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:575
George Washington Goodlett, an enterprising citizen of this vicinity was born February 20, 1830, in Nashville, Tennessee. His father, Adam Gibb Goodlett, a physician, surgeon and planter, was born in 1782, in Orange County. Virginia. We here give his obituary notice as taken from a Nashville paper: "Died, at his farm in Rutherford County, Tennessee, on the 17th inst., in the sixty-ninth year of his age, of affection of the heart, Dr. Adam Gibb Goodlett formerly, and for over thirty years, a successful physician of this city. He was a native of Virginia, born in 1782, in Orange County, but received his education in Lexington, Kentucky. He was for more than forty years engaged actively in the duties of his profession, and was for nine years a surgeon in the United States army, serving a part of the time in the Fourth but chiefly in the Seventh Regiment of Infantry. His commission bore date February 10, 1812. He was present and actively employed during the battle of New Orleans. Although differing in political opinions with General Jackson, their frequent correspondence evinces sincere attachment to each other personally. Dr. Goodlett was at one time in the regiment with President Taylor and General Jessup. He enjoyed the warm friendship of Generals Wilkinson and Gaines while they lived. During a brief visit to Washington last year his general health was much improved by a renewed intercourse with his old brother officers, to whom he felt much attached. For General Jessup, in particular, he retained, to the last, sentiments or regard. Previous to the last war with Great Britain, he was offered a commission in the line, but declined it, at the request of General Wilkinson, who persuaded him that there would be no war. When the army was reduced at the termination of the war, he was the only surgeon that was retained in the southern division of the army. He soon after bore dispatches from the government to our ministers in England and France, and spent sometime in visiting the hospitals of Europe. He retired from the army and settled in this city (Nashville) in 1817 or 1818. He seemed to have a presentment of dying and for several weeks talked calmly and seemed fearless in the contemplation of death, as a christian, confident of the power and willingness of Almighty God to save. He was for thirty years a member of the Presbyterian Church of this city, and although he died as he most wished, suddenly and without pain, he leaves his friends full of assurance in his inheritance of a crown of eternal life. He left an affectionate wife who had stood by him in prosperity and adversity, with all that devotion of which woman alone is capable, and also five sons to mourn his loss. November 26, 1818, he married Miss Charlotte Phanuel Campbell, who was born in 1790, in Virginia. By this union there were six children, five sons and one daughter, five of whom are still living. The daughter died in infancy." In his youth George W. Goodlett acquired a good English education, and subsequently commenced the study of law (intending to make the law his profession) in Nashville, Tennessee, his preceptor being John A. Goodlett, his brother and guardian. This he continued for three 3 years at Nashville, when he went with his brother to St. Louis, Missouri. He was admitted to the bar at the age of twenty-one years, prior to leaving his native state, but resumed his studies while in St. Louis for several years, although engaged in practice. In 1854 he was admitted to partnership, and practiced in connection with his brother until the commencement of the civil war. At its opening in 1861 he enlisted as a private under General F. M. Cockrell with whom he remained until after the battle of Lexington, Missouri. He was then sent on important business by General Sterling Price to General Sidney Johnson, then at Columbus, Kentucky, and from there went to Memphis, Tennessee, and joined General D. M. Frost's brigade, as major. He returned to Springfield, Missouri, and after the battle of Pea Ridge the whole command went to Corinth, Mississippi. He was in the battle of Farmersville, near Corinth, and after the retreat of the army to Tupelo, Mississippi, he visited Richmond, Virginia, with General Price, when he received a commission as colonel. Going to Missouri he raised a company known as Colonel G. W. Goodlett's Regiment, and joined General William Wheeler's command in Northern Mississippi. He was engaged as a scouting officer during the remainder of the war, until the final surrender in Georgia near Rome. He was tendered the office of state treasurer in 1861, while at Memphis, Tennessee, by Governor Clayborne F. Jackson, but declined to accept, choosing to fight at the head of his command. We here give his resignation as sent to General D. M. Frost, (tendered on account of an insult offered him by that general at Sand Hill Prairie, Arkansas.) "Although I now resign my commission, I do not yet resign the cause of liberty. My glittering sword shall yet carve my way to future glory, which shall mark my general's neglect, and when this frail body shall put on its last habiliments, its spirit shall wing its way to yon region above, in passing the pale-faced moon, I'll hang my hat on brilliant Mars, and hail each superlative star; and when I arrive at the portals of Heaven's high chancery, I'll demand of the attending angel to usher me into the presence of my superior, General Washington." Mr. Goodlett was married December 26, 1865, to Miss Ada E. Cook, originally of Covington, Kentucky, and widow of A. B. Cook, an attorney of Springfield, but born in Fort Defiance, Ohio. They have two children: Mark P. and Stella E., the former attending school at Windsor, and the latter at St. Louis. Mr. G. commenced business at the close of the war under adverse circumstances, but with a determination to succeed. Purchasing property in St. Louis, he soon sold it at a large advance, and for eight years thereafter was occupied in conducting a lucrative real estate business. He then took a half interest in a steam boat running in behalf of the Southern trade, but after a year turned his attention to his farm in Windsor Township, Henry County, which he had purchased in 1866. He now has a fine farm of nearly 500 acres of land, to which he has given his supervision since 1876, and upon the place are good buildings. He also raises fine stock to some extent. His house his well furnished, and his library is one of the best to be found in the county. In his manner he is modest and unassuming, and very hospitable. He is much interested in educational affairs, and has frequently been solicited to become a candidate for official honors, but has as often declined with the exception of school offices. He is a member of the A. L. H. Grand Council, No. 434, Windsor, of which he is commander. Religiously he is a Unitarian, and politically a Democrat. Both the families of Campbell's and Godless trace their genealogy to the nobility.

GOODMAN, Francis M.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 29 1841, Green Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:516
Francis M. Goodman, bookkeeper of the Tebo Mills, was born in Green County, Indiana, January 29th, 1841. His father, John Goodman, was also a native of that state, and his mother, Jerusha Benefield Goodman, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, and was a descendant of John Benefield, a soldier of the revolutionary war, and one of the framers of the constitution of that state. They reared seven children, of whom Francis was the youngest. His father's death occurred July 26th, 1858, but his mother is still living. In 1845 the family removed to St. Clair County, Illinois, where our subject grew up on a farm, receiving a good education. When in his eighteenth year he engaged in bookkeeping, and was so employed when the war brought business to a close. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, 117th Illinois regiment, and participated in thirty-eight engagements, serving till mustered out of service in August, 1865. After his discharge he returned home to St. Clair County, Illinois, and shortly took a course of commercial study at Jones' College, of St. Louis, Missouri. Later he became interested in school teaching, which profession he followed till 1877, when he went to Washington County, Illinois. There he gave his attention to farming till July, 1880, when he came to Clinton and accepted a position as bookkeeper for J. Brannum, of the Tebo Mills, in which he is now engaged. Mr. Goodman was married April 6th, 1871, to Miss Martha J. Cram, a native of Illinois. They have an interesting family of four children, Maude, Arthur, Frank and Mary.

GOODRICH, Ezekiel S.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Oct 23 1818, Madison Co, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:640
Ezekiel S. Goodrich, farmer and stock raiser, was born October 23, 1818, in Madison County, New York, and was the son of Josiah Goodrich, born September 2, 1789, in Vermont, and Hepswath (Lovell) Goodrich, born December 15, 1786, also in that state. They were married in November, of 1810, and had eleven children, of whom five are living. In the spring of 1816 they emigrated from their native state, and Mr. G. took up an Indian lease from the Stockbridge tribe, in Stockbridge, Madison County, New York, 100 acres, which he improved and ultimately bought. He remained there until 1827, when he sold it, and purchased ninety acres of the same tribe, which he also improved. After living upon it for several years he again sold out and removed to Vernon, Oneida County, but two years later disposed of this property and bought fifty acres, upon which he made his home until 1844. Selling it, he emigrated to Wisconsin, while it was still a territory. They obtained a tract of 160 acres, in Oakland, Jefferson County, and there Mr. G. died October 2, 1865. He had been for a long time in feeble health, and was found dead in his bed one morning. He had lived for years with his son Ezekiel S. The subject of this sketch married Miss Lucinda Goodrich, daughter of Charles and Clarisa Goodrich, of Oakland, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, December 30, 1852. They had eight children, of whom there are six living, three sons and three daughters. Emily, who died at the age of 15, was born October 12, 1853. Nancy G. was born December 1, 1854, and died December 25, 1881. Lillian G. was born October 30, 1857, at home. Lucinda and Clarinda, twins, born July 5, 1859. Henry Charles born October 6, 1863. Hall G. born July 11, 1867, and Perry Leigh was born May 3, 1876. Mr. Goodrich, in 1850, in company with five others, started from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, on an overland trip for the gold regions of California. In the outstart they provided themselves with two good wagons and seven horses and, although laying in a large supply of feed and provisions, were compelled to leave two of their horses in the midst of the great desert, between Humboldt and Carson River, from want of food and water. They took, in starting 1,000 pounds of hard tack, designed for horse feed, but finding many perishing emigrants along the route at these points divided their substance among them to prevent starvation. They succeeded in reaching the summit of the Sierra Nevada, and there, partaking of their very last meal of supplies, were met by a train sent out from Sacramento with supplies of relief for the perishing ones behind them. They reached their destination unaided, and went to work to carve out their fortunes. At Hangtown the party separated. Mr. Goodrich taking one of them, Joel Ives, as partner, started with the two remaining horses for Sacramento, at which place they arrived on the 15th day of July, 1850, after five months wearisome travel. The five reached their destination, with one more who had joined the expedition at St. Joseph, Missouri. Mr. Goodrich and Mr. Ives worked until August, when the latter sickened and died. Mr. G. remained but little more than a year, establishing a ranch and keeping supplies for miners, in connection with his other business. He bade farewell to the land of gold about the middle of November, 1851, taking homeward passage on a sail vessel for San Juan, on the Nicaragua route, arriving at New York about the 20th of January. Upon reaching his home in Wisconsin he resumed farming on the old place, where he remained until 1869, when he sold his property in Wisconsin and made arrangements for a permanent home in Missouri. In that year he bought a portable saw mill and erected it on the Tebo, near Calhoun, which he operated for about eight years. In 1871 he bought eighty acres of land near Calhoun, and moving his family settled upon it, still continuing to operate the mill until 1878, He then built a grist mill in Calhoun, which he still owns, in company with a partner, the style of the firm being Goodrich & Medberry. It is the only grist mill in the place. He now has 160 acres of beautiful farm, with fine buildings, and is one of the leading farmers of his neighborhood. His politics are Republican. He has one son connected with the Presbyterian Church of Calhoun.

GOODRICT, John J.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Dec 17 1848, Jefferson Co, WI
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:639
John J. Goodrict, senior member of the firm of Goodrict & Kensinger, proprietors of the flouring mill of Calhoun, was born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, December 17, 1848. His parents were Charles and C. A. (Buck) Goodrict, the former a native of Vermont and. the latter of Connecticut. John J. was reared on his father's farm in. Wisconsin, obtaining a common school education. In 1860 he went to California, where he followed teaming until 1870. Coming to Henry County, Missouri, he was engaged in running a saw mill till 1878, when he erected his present mill at Calhoun. In April, 1881, he was married to Ella Lehman, a native of Ohio. They have one child, Nannie. Messrs. Goodrict & Kensinger have endeavored to do much to advance the quality of flour in this vicinity and in this undertaking have succeeded admirably, and their manufacture finds a ready sale.

GOODWIN, E. M.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: 1872, Knox Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:609
E. M. Goodwin, senior member of the firm of Goodwin & Harman, prominent real estate dealers of Clinton, is a native Missourian. He was born in Knox County in 1872, and is a son of W. E. and Rosa J. (Sharp) Goodwin, the former a native of South Carolina and the latter of Indiana W. E. Goodwin came to Moniteau County, Missouri, when a small boy with his widowed mother. They settled at Sandyhook and later removed to Knox County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood and was married to Rosa I. Sharp. In 1885 he came to Henry County with his family and located at Deepwater, which was the year that the town of Deepwater was laid out. W. E. Goodwin was an ordained minister and for a number of years was identified with the American Bible Society. He has always been active in religious work and was principally the founder of the Southern Methodist Church at Deepwater. He and his wife contributed liberally to the maintenance of this church and both felt a just pride and satisfaction in the results of their work. Some time after locating at Deepwater W. E. Goodwin became associated with the Keith & Perry Tile Company, and in fact helped build the factory. This company was later succeeded by the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company and Mr. Goodwin remained with that company until 1903. He removed to Clinton about 1910, where he still resides. He took an active part in the building up and development of the town of Deepwater and served as its mayor three terms. He was also justice of the peace for a number of years and served as township treasurer two terms. His wife departed this life in 1911 and her remains are buried in Englewood Cemetery. W. E. and Rosa J. (Sharp) Goodwin were the parents of the following children: E. M., the subject of this sketch; Estella May, now the wife of Dr. E. A. Reeves, Kansas City, Kansas; Bessie, now the wife of Dr. E. H. Henry, dentist, Deepwater, Missouri; Oscar Lee, who died at the age of twenty-five years, and his widow, who bore the maiden name of Estella Millenbarger, is now a teacher in the public schools of Kansas City, Kansas. She has one son, Robert Goodwin, aged thirteen years. E. M. Goodwin received his education in the public schools of Deepwater, Missouri, and for ten years was in the employ of the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company at Deepwater. He then engaged in the real estate business at Deepwater as a member of the firm of Hearn & Goodwin. In 1904 he was elected county collector of Henry County, and removed to Clinton and after the expiration of his term of office he engaged in the real estate business with R. E. Harman under the firm name of Goodwin & Harman and since has continued in that business. They are one of the leading real estate firms of not only Clinton but this section of the State. They have done a great deal of emigration and colonization business in western Kansas and Colorado. In 1917 this firm bought 14,000 acres of land and sold 8,000 of it. They operate extensively in southern and western lands. In addition to his activities in the real estate business, Mr. Goodwin has for the past five years operated a large stock farm and for fifteen years has been an active auctioneer and has conducted more sales during that time than any other auctioneer in Henry County. During the past year he has devoted his entire time to war activities, being sales director of the Third and Fourth Liberty Loan. Mr. Goodwin was united in marriage in November, 1894, with Miss Hattie Davis, a native of Henry County and a daughter of M. B. Davis, who came from Illinois here and now resides in this county. Mrs. Goodwin's mother died when Mrs. Goodwin was an infant. To Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Goodwin has been born one son, Ray Davis Goodwin, a graduate of the Clinton High School and was a member of the class of 1919, University of Missouri, where he was specializing in agriculture. He is now a sergeant in the National Army. Mr. Goodwin is representative of the substantial business men of Clinton and Henry County, and the Goodwin family stands high in the community.

GOODWIN, E. Marvin
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: May 11 1872
Source:1917 Missouri The Center State, selected bios reprinted by Clinton Democrat
E. Marvin Goodwin is conducting an extensive and growing real estate business at Clinton, handling immigration interests in the settlement of western lands. He has also proved a capable public official as well as being an active, enterprising and prosperous business man and has a wife and favorable acquaintance in his section of the state. His birth occurred in Knox County, Missouri, May 11 1872, his parents being William E. and Rosa J. (Sharp) Goodwin. The mother was born in Indiana, January 26, 1840, and the father's birth occurred in Charleston, South Carolina, March 5, 1845. He followed farming in early life and on coming to Missouri made his way direct to California, this state, where he carried on general agricultural pursuits for some years. He thence went to Knox County, where he engaged in the same occupation, working for others. Later he conducted farming interests on his own account. When he first came to this state with his mother and stepfather he worked for an uncle, but eventually by reason of his industry and determination he became a landowner of Knox County. Afterward he removed to St. Clair County and a little later took up his abode at Deepwater, Henry County, just three months after the first house was built at that place, the date of his arrival August 1, 1885. While in Knox County he filled the position of colporteur for the American Bible Society. Mr. Goodwin continued in Deepwater township until about 1894, being connected with the pipe works, first with the firm of Keith & Perry, and later, with the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company, with whom he was associated until 1894. He next removed to Carroll County, Missouri, where he farmed for three years. He then went back to Deepwater, returning to the employ of the W. S. Dickey Company, but in 1904 he severed that connection in order to engage in real estate business in Deepwater, remaining there until the time of his retirement. In November, 1910, he removed to Clinton, where he has since made his home with his son E. M. Goodwin. At the time that he was in the employ of the W. S. Dickey Company he was elected mayor of Deepwater and served for three successive terms. He also filled the office of justice of the peace at Deepwater and in 1912 he was elected judge of the municipal court at Clinton and now holds that position. He is likewise an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south, attends its conference and has been most active, earnest and efficient in promoting the interests of his denomination. His wife passed away March 18, 1911. E. Marvin Goodwin, who is the eldest of their four children, began his education in the schools of Knox County, Missouri, and also spent a year in study in Queen City, Missouri. Later he attended the schools of Deepwater and after putting aside his textbooks he entered the employ of Keith & Perry. He afterward continued with the W. S. Dickey Clay Company and his first official position was that of deputy postmaster during the Cleveland administration. He was then so small that he had to stand on a box in order to reach the mail. He continued with the W. S. Dickey Company until he accompanied his father to Carroll County, where he engaged in farming for four years. Upon returning to Deepwater he was again in the employ of the Dickey Company, but in 1902 turned his attention to the real estate business in Deepwater in company with H. Hern under the firm name of Hern & Goodwin. That connection was maintained until Mr. Goodwin was elected collector of Henry County, at which time he removed to Clinton, entering upon the duties of his position in January, 1905. He also continued in the real estate business and has been largely instrumental in bringing immigration to the west, handling large tracts of land in Kansas and Colorado, where his efforts at colonization have been of the utmost value in developing and upbuilding that country. Mr. Goodwin is also the owner of a valuable farm of four hundred and twenty-six acres in Henry County, which he is operating as a stock and dairy farm, also handling various grain crops. He is a man of notable energy and determination, formulating his plans readily and carrying them forward to successful completion. On the 28th of November, 1894, Mr. Goodwin was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Davis, who was born in Petersburg, Illinois, a daughter of M. B. and Mary (Parker) Davis, who were also natives of that state. The family removed from Illinois to Henry County, Missouri, where Mr. Davis is still actively engaged in farming, which has been his life occupation. The mother died during the infancy of her daughter, Mrs. Goodwin. A son, Ray Davis, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, November 17, 1896, and is now attending high school. In his fraternal relations Mr. Goodwin is a Knight of Pythias and is also connected with the Modern Woodmen and the Elks. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and he gives his political endorsement to the Democratic party. He has not only filled the office of county collector for two years but was also collector of the city of Deepwater. His public record, like his private life, is most commendable and his is accounted one of the progressive and public-spirited citizens of his community.

GORDON, Arthur N.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Aug 24 1850, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:777
A. N. Gordon, farmer and stock raiser, section 23, was born in Henry County, Missouri, on August 24, 1850. His father, Patterson Gordon, a native of Kentucky, came to Missouri when a young man and located in Boone County in 1829. He was married there to Lucretia Forbes, also a Kentuckian by birth. After this he moved to Johnson County and thence to Rives, now Henry County, in the fall of 1834, settling on the place which the subject of this sketch occupies, and which land he entered and improved. A. N. Gordon spent his youth on this farm, receiving a common school education. He was married December 25, 1873, to Miss Amanda Duncan, a native of Newton County, Missouri, and a daughter of Frederick M. Duncan. They have one child, Myrtle L. Mr. Gordon has ninety-three acres of land, with seventy acres fenced and in cultivation, upon which is a good house and a young bearing orchard of select fruits.

GORDON, John Parks
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1837, St. Louis, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1084
JOHN PARKS GORDON was born in St. Louis, Missouri, December 16, 1837, and was the son of Preston Gordon, who was born and raised in Mercer County, Kentucky, and who settled in St. Louis when it was a village. After living there for about twenty-five years, he came to St. Clair County in 1855, where he purchased 1,000 acres of land. He died in 1875. The mother of John, formerly Julia Ann Baker, was born in St. Louis County, Missouri, and died December 7, 1861. They had eight children of whom the subject of this sketch is the eldest. He worked on his father's farm, making the raising of stock a leading feature, and very soon grew into prominence as a stock dealer. In 1861 he entered in the Missouri State Guards for six months, then entered the regular service, and served in the trans Mississippi district. He was engaged in many hard battles, and in a skirmish in Cedar County he received a severe wound, the ball entering near his left shoulder, passing through his body and coming out at his right hip. After his recovery in nine months he joined the regiment with which he remained until the close of the war in 1865. In 1868 he went to Texas and engaged in raising cotton and farming. Returning in 1876 he was elected sheriff and was re-elected in 1880, faithfully discharging the duties of this position for two terms. In 1882 he was elected county collector. Mr. Gordon married in 1872 Mary Ann Glass Dickson, daughter of John M. Dickson, of Grayson County, Texas. She died in 1876. He married for his second wife Miss Ida Patterson in 1881. She is the daughter of William N. Patterson. They have one child, William Henry. Politically he is a Greenbacker, and religiously a Baptist, and he belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

GORE, James D.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1853, Macoupin Co, IL
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1132
JAMES D. GORE, farmer and stock raiser, section 19, owes his nativity to Macoupin County, Illinois, where he was born March 25, 1853, being the son of Michael and Mouen (Maxwell) Gore. James passed his boyhood on his father's farm and received a fair education at the public schools. He was married in his native county, April 3, 1873, to Miss Margaret New, a daughter of Charles New. She was born in Scott County, Illinois. They have one daughter, Lily May, who was born May 8, 1879. Mr. Gore farmed in Illinois until the fall of 1881 when he removed to Missouri, locating where he now resides. He has a farm of seventy acres, all in cultivation. Mrs. Gore is a member of the Baptist Church.

GORE, Michael
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1829, Trigg Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1132
MICHAEL GORE, section 18, was born in Trigg County, Kentucky, April 28, 1829. His father, M. Gore, was a native of Virginia, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Mitchell, was a Kentuckian by birth. Michael spent his youth on a farm in Trigg County and in 1849 he removed to Illinois and located in Macoupin County, where he purchased land and engaged in farming and stock raising. In 1881 he came to Missouri and settled where he now resides. He owns 170 acres of land well improved. Mr. Gore held several local offices during his residence in Illinois. He was commissioner of highways and bridges for three years in Macoupin County and was then re-elected. He was married while there, October 1, 1849, to Miss Mouen Maxwell, a daughter of Ered Maxwell. She was born in Sangamon County, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Gore have four children: Eliza (wife of John Allen), James, E. V. and Ezra A. He and his wife are members of the United Baptist Church, and he belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

GORHAM, Wallace A.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Oct 27 1833, Pittsfield, Rutland Co, VT
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:580
Wallace A. Gorham, owner and proprietor of Cedar Cliff Farm, was born October 27, 1833, in Pittsfield, Rutland County, Vermont. His father, Alonzo Gorham, a farmer by occupation, was born August 15, 1801, in Putney, Vermont, while his mother, whose maiden name was Mercy Humphrey, was born March 24, 1801, in Rutland, of that state. She traces her descent from the ancestry of General Robert E. Lee, of civil war memory, and she was also a niece of Rev. Simeon Parmalee, who died at the advanced age of 101 years, in 1882, after having devoted more than seventy years of his life to the ministry. They were married in May, 1825, and to them were born six children: H. Lorain, married the Rev. S. R. Weldon, of Rockford, Illinois, in 1852; Wallace A.; Orange R., who married Miss Mary McDowell, a relative of Maj.-Gen. McDowell, March 10, 1863; Laura J., who married Col. Henry C. Forbes, of the Seventh Illinois Cavalry, in September, 1861; Diana M., who married Dr. H. N. Caner, of Freeport, Illinois, in July, 1859; Charles Walker, who married Miss Emma Moore, daughter of Captain Moore, of Lake Erie memory. In June, 1846. Mr. G. with his family removed from Vermont to Rockford, Illinois, remaining there until the death of his wife, August 8, 1866. He now makes his home at that place with his son, Orange B., and at the ripe age of eighty-one years is quite active and in good health. Wallace A. Gorham enjoyed good educational advantages in youth, graduating from the Rockford Institute, his preceptors having been H. P. Kimball and Prof. Addison Brown. He was married October 27, 1857, to Miss Mary, youngest daughter of Lieut. D. W. and Lydia Grippen, of Winnebago, Illinois, the former belonging to Company G, Forty-fifth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. There were five children by this union: Emma Gertrude, Olive Minnie, Sue Arabel, Osseo Wabaunsee and Arie Gail, all now residing at Cedar Cliff. In 1869 Mr. G. sold his farm in Illinois and, emigrating to Henry County, Missouri, purchased 160 acres of land adjoining Windsor, on which he remained for thirteen years. In January, 1882, he disposed of his property there and bought his present farm. He has recently opened and is about to commence work extensively on a fine vein of coal on his place, which gives promise of great success. J. C. Beedy (banker of Windsor) is a stockholder in the concern. Mr. Gorham has held the highest offices in the I.O.G.T lodge of Windsor. He, together with his wife and three children are connected with the Congregational Church.

GOTH, John G.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Sep 24 1870, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:490
John G. Goth, proprietor of a well improved farm in Deepwater township, is a native son of Henry County and is a descendant of one of the sterling pioneer families of German origin who have settled and developed the southwestern part of Henry County. Mr. Goth is owner of 241 acres of land, forty acres of which is located in Walker township. Mr. Goth erected the eight-room farm residence on his place in 1907. When he took possession of his first tract of 120 acres the improvements were negligible and the soil was partly impoverished, through years of indifferent cultivation. Mr. Goth purchased his home farm in December of 1897 and moved to the place on March 1, 1898. He paid $30 an acre for the land which is now easily worth $75 an acre. He added eighty acres in 1913 at a cost of $60 an acre. The farm is in a high state of cultivation, and the buildings are all substantial. John G. Goth was born September 24, 1870, on the old Henry Goth homestead, north of Germantown, in Walker township. Henry Goth, his father, was born in Indiana in April 1, 1842, and died in Henry County, September 12, 1889. He was the son of Joseph Goth, a native of Germany who first settled in Indiana after immigrating to this country, and came to the Germantown neighborhood in 1854. He was a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, and served in Company H of the Seventh Missouri Cavalry. Mr. Goth served until the close of the war, receiving his honorable discharge in April of 1865. The Seventh Missouri Cavalry saw much active service in Missouri, Arkansas and were constantly fighting bushwhackers and giving protection to the loyal citizens of this section of the country. He became owner of the Joseph Goth home place and purchased other land until he owned 190 acres of excellent farm lands. Henry Goth was married to Mary Teeman, a daughter of Henry Teeman of Deepwater township, deceased pioneer settler concerning whom an account will be found in this volume. Mrs. Goth was born in Henry County January 30, 1846, and died July 28, 1904. The children born to Henry and Mary Goth were as follow: Joseph H., living on part of the Goth home place; John G., subject of this sketch; George and Henry, deceased; Elizabeth Goth lives on the home place; Sylvester, farmer, Walker township; two children died in infancy; Florence, wife of Henry Danzenbrink, lives on the Goth home place in Walker township; Edward, a farmer in Deepwater township. Mr. and Mrs. Goth were devout Catholics and Mr. Goth was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. John G. Goth received his education in Oak Grove School and began doing for himself in 1891. In that year he went to California and was employed on a fruit ranch for two years. Upon his return he managed the home place until he purchased his present farm. On October 1, 1895, Mr. Goth was married to Magdalena Kaumans, born in Shelby county, Missouri, November 16, 1875, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Kaumans, who came of Henry County in 1888. Her father is deceased and her mother resides in Montrose. The children born to this marriage are: Andrew, Lawrence, Felix, deceased; Benjamin, Frances, Linus, Gladys, and Alma. Mr. Goth is a Democrat but has no time for political affairs, other than casting his vote at election time. Mr. and Mrs. Goth and the children are all members of the Catholic Church.

GRACEY, Edward Austin Sr.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: May 16 1861, Sparta, TN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:331
Edward Austin Gracey of Clinton, Missouri, is a leading member of the bar of Henry County, and has practiced his profession here for thirty-six years. Judge Gracey was born at Sparta, Tennessee, May 22, 1861. His parents were Wayman L. and Martha (Hudgins) Gracey, both natives of White County, Tennessee. The Graceys are of Irish descent, the great-grandfather of Judge Gracey coming from Bambridge, Ireland, to America. On the maternal side, Judge Gracey's ancestors came from Scotland. Wayman L. and Martha (Hudgins) Gracey spent their lives in Tennessee. The mother died in 1885 and the father departed this life in 1887, and their remains rest in the cemetery at Sparta, Tennessee. They were the parents of fifteen children, ten of whom are living, as follows: Edward Austin, the subject of this sketch; Alice, Sparta, Tennessee; Josie, the widow of W. C. Rogers, Sparta, Tennessee; Mary, wife of James Meyer, Sparta, Tennessee; Charles, Louisville, Kentucky; Crockett. Chillicothe, Texas; Augusta, unmarried and resides in Clinton, Missouri, and Mack and Wayman, twins, reside at Sparta, Tennessee; and Ethel, unmarried, Sparta, Tennessee. Judge Gracey was reared in Sparta, and received his early education in private schools, and after preparing for college entered Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennessee, where he was graduated in the class of 1880. He then read law in the office of Judge D. L. Snodgrass for a time at Sparta and in 1881 came to Clinton, Missouri, where be continued the study of law under the preceptorship of Gen. B. G. Boone, and in 1882 he was admitted to the bar of Missouri. He has been successfully engaged in the practice of law at Clinton since that time and is well known throughout this section of the state as an able and conscientious lawyer. September 6, 1882, Edward Austin Gracey was united in marriage with Miss Olive Blakemore, a native of Henry County, and two children were born to this union: Francis and George Wayman, both residing in Clinton. George Wayman is employed as teller in the Brinkerhoff-Faris Trust & Savings Company. Judge Gracey's first wife died February 10, 1899. On January 29, 1916, he was united in marriage with Caroline Coats of Kansas City, Missouri. Judge Gracey is a Democrat and has taken an active part in politics for a number of years. He has served two terms as prosecuting attorney of Henry County, from 1887 to 1891. For the past nine years he has served as a justice of the peace. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is one of the widely and favorably known citizens of Henry County.

GRACEY, Edward Austin Sr.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: May 16 1861, White Co, TN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:356
Edward A. Gracey is a native of White County, Tennessee, and he was born May 22, 1860. He received a liberal education and commenced the study of law in the office of D. L. Snodgrass, at Sparta, Tennessee, at the age of eighteen years, and in 1878 and 1879 attended the law school at Lebanon, Tennessee, and was admitted to the White County bar in October, 1880. In February, 1881 he came to Clinton, Missouri, and entered the law office of Hon. B. G. Boone and again admitted to the bar in August of that year. May 22, 1882, he was appointed a justice of the peace and the following November he was elected to this office. From his natural talents and studious habits, a bright and promising future is sure to be realized. He was married September 6, 1882, to Miss Ollie Blakemore, a native of Henry County, Missouri.

GRACY, S. M.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1844, Ross Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1182
S. M. GRACY, farmer, section 17, was born in Ross County, Ohio, October 17, 1844. His parents were Samuel and Rachel (Snively) Gracy, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Pennsylvania. When S. M was five years old they moved to Wells County, Indiana, where he grew to manhood and received his education. Mr. G. was employed in farming and school teaching in Indiana until 1872, when he came to St. Clair County, Missouri. Here he has since followed teaching and farming. His farm now contains 100 acres. In 1875 he was elected a justice of the peace, and has since held that position. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Grange. March 30, 1871, he was married to Miss Mary Scoffter, of Indiana. They have four children: Jennie, Louisa, Ettie and Charles. They have lost two: Alfred and Harriet.

GRAGG, Robert Malcom Rev.
Walker Township, Henry County
born: Jul 18 1826, Howard Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:721
Rev. Robert M. Gragg was born in Howard County, Missouri, July 18, 1826, the seventh in a family of ten children. His father. Malcom Gragg was a native of Tennessee, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Rebecca Broadhust. They were married in Tennessee. In or about 1833 they came to Missouri and located in Pettis County, where they lived some three years, moving in 1836 to Rives (now Henry) County, and settling on Deepwater, on what is now known as the "Stone Farm." He entered that tract of land and lived there some time, when, in company with his brother, Robert Gragg, he entered all of the timber land on what is known as Camp Branch. They both built houses on the creek and remained there until their deaths. Rebecca Gragg died in 1857, and Malcom Gragg in the year 1862. Robert M. is therefore among the earliest settlers of Henry County. At the time his father settled there, only three families lived on the south side of Grand River for miles in either direction. He received comparatively little education, having attended school but four months, and his teacher was Miss Catherine Robards, the present wife of Dr. Toucey, of Bates County. Just after this term of school, young Robert was accidentally shot by a schoolmate, and for many months his life hung in the scales that seemed about evenly balanced. but his youthful vigor carried him safely through the danger. On the 22d of February, in his twentieth year, he was married to Miss Catharine Cook, of Johnson County, and for several years he farmed in connection with his father. In 1855, he moved on his present farm, receiving eighty acres from his father. He entered two hundred acres more soon after, and until 1876, handled stock quite extensively. When about sixteen years old, Mr. Gragg united with the church, and until 1850, he was attached to the United Brethren, when he joined the Methodist Protestant Church. In 1846 he was licensed to preach in the United Brethren Church, and continued as a local preacher until 1855, when he was ordained a regular minister of the gospel in the Methodist Protestant, and for over thirty years he has told the story of the Cross. His whole time was devoted to the cause of the church until 1863. He was placed upon the Warrensburg circuit several times, and much of his time was devoted to evangelical work. He was the only preacher in this section of the state who filled regular appointments during the war. Mr. Gragg has had a family of twelve children, of whom two died in infancy, and two promising young men, Jasper Marion and Christopher C. died in the summer of 1876, within five days of each other. Those living are: Rebecca M., John W., Elizabeth J., Burton H., Sarah A., and Mary B. Of his brothers who are now living: William R., and Henry H. Three sisters are still living: Susan Short, Mary Ann Poage and Ellender Crabtree.

GRAHAM, Charles L.
Urich, Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Feb 17 1872, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:654
Charles L. Graham, well known real estate dealer of Urich, and a member of the firm of Smith & Graham, furniture dealers and undertaking, is a native of Henry County and a member of one of the well-known pioneer families of this section of Missouri. Mr. Graham was born in Bogard township, Henry County, February 17, 1872, and is a son of James L. and Irene (Brooks) Graham, both natives of Missouri. The father was one of the pioneer settlers of Henry County, locating in Bogard township at a very early day. He was prominent in local affairs and during his time was considered one of the successful farmers and stockmen of this county. To James L. and Irene (Brooks) Graham were born the following children: Mrs. Mary Lawrence, resides on the home place; B. S., Urich, Missouri; Charles L., the subject of this sketch; Amanda, now wife of H. B. Smith, Urich, Missouri. Charles L. Graham was reared in Henry County and spent his early life on the farm. He received his early education in the public schools and for a number of years followed farming and stock raising, later he engaged in clerking in a store in Urich. He then entered the real estate, loan and insurance business and for a number of years has been successfully identified in that line of industry. In 1912 he entered the furniture and undertaking business in partnership with H. P. Smith and since that time he has successfully been engaged in that line of endeavor, in addition to his real estate, loan and insurance operations. Mr. Graham was united in marriage July 20, 1903, with Miss Nannie Sadler, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Terrill) Sadler, natives of Appleton City, Missouri. Her father now resides at Urich, Missouri, and the mother is dead, having passed away in 1904, and her remains are interred in the cemetery at Appleton City, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Graham have been born the following children: Leonard, Rolla, Scott and Henry E. Mr. Graham is one of the enterprising and progressive citizens of Urich, a man who does things and his citizenship is worth while to Henry County. He always stands ready to cooperate with and support any commendable enterprise, having for its object the development or betterment of his town or county.

GRAHAM, George
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1822, Fayette Co, PA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1132
GEORGE GRAHAM, section 1, a native of Fayette County, Pennsylvania, was born in October, 1822, his parents being Thomas and Mary (Alexander) Graham. George grew to manhood in Pennsylvania on a farm, and he married Miss Maria Moore, also of Pennsylvania. Some four years after this he removed to Kentucky and from there to Ohio, locating in Noble County where he resided until 1862. Then he went to Coles County, Illinois, and farmed about fourteen years. In March, 1876, he located in St. Clair County, Missouri. Mrs. Graham died January 18, 1881, leaving three children: Susanna (wife of L. L. Shafner), J. G., and T. P. who was married December 15, 1881, to Miss L. B. Leonard, and they have one child, Anna May. Mr. Graham lost two sons, one W. M. died in 1869 at the age of twenty-five years, and G. W. died in childhood. Mr. G. is a member of the Presbyterian Church and of the Masonic fraternity. J. G. Graham, the oldest son of the subject of this sketch, now owns the home farm which consists of 220 acres under good cultivation and improvement.

GRANT, Legrant Elmer Sr.
Deepwater, Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Jul 25 1855, Knox Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:451
L. E. Grant, retired merchant and live stock dealer of Deepwater, Missouri, was born in Knox County, Missouri, July 25, 1855. He is the son of Samuel Russell, born in 1818 and died in 1871, and Elizabeth (Sharp) Grant. His father was a native of Zanesville, Ohio, and was a son of Samuel F. Grant, a native of Ohio. Mrs. Elizabeth Grant was born in Kentucky June 27, 1818, and died in September, 1910, and her parents were early settlers of Knox County, Missouri, where Samuel Russell Grant removed in 1831. They were married in that county, settled permanently upon a farm and spent the remainder of their lives in agricultural pursuits. Samuel R. and Elizabeth Grant reared a family of six children: Samuel R., deceased; G. W. Grant, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Abram S., Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Sarah Maria Hicks, Pleasanton, Kansas; Mrs. Margaret Malvila Bryant, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; L. E. Grant, subject of this review. Born, reared and educated in Knox County, Missouri, L. E. Grant resided there until 1885, when opportunity beckoned to him and he came to Deepwater, Missouri, and engaged in business pursuits in which he achieved more than ordinary success. For a period of twenty-one years he was engaged in the grocery and hardware business in that city and became well and favorably known throughout Henry County as a reliable and able business man. From his boyhood days he had always been interested in live stock and is an excellent judge of farm animals. Along with his other business, he has been engaged in the buying and shipping of live stock and probably holds the record as a live stock shipper in Henry County in the number of live stock he has bought and shipped from this section. Mr. Grant's shipments from Deepwater would aggregate from 100 to 150 carloads of stock yearly and his dealings with the live stock raisers were so fair and honest that he was kept busily employed in taking care of the business. He retired from active business pursuits in 1917, but is looking after his farm of 290 acres, situated within two and a half miles of Deepwater, and he is also owner of another farm located five miles south of Deepwater in St. Clair County. February 9, 1881, L. E. Grant was united in marriage with Miss Martha Gorman (born June 17, 1852, died January 7, 1915), a native of Darksville, Berkeley County, Virginia, a daughter of Edwin and Matilda (Vyse) Gorman, the former of whom was a native of Ireland and the latter of Virginia. Edwin Gorman came to America with his parents when a child. The Gormans moved to Edina, Knox County, Missouri, from Virginia in 1857. Mrs. Grant was a true and faithful wife to her husband, devoted to her family, a kind mother to her children and a worthy helpmate in every sense the. word implies. She was an inspiration to her husband during the many years of their married life. She became a member of the Methodist Church, South, when but a child, and was a devout Christian woman whose activities and interests outside of her home were mainly in religious works. Three children were born to L. E. and Martha Grant, as follow: Russell Lee and Mary Leta, twins, and L. Elmer, Jr. Russell Lee Grant is a successful real estate operator at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Miss Mary Leta Grant is her father's housekeeper in Deepwater. L. Elmer, Jr. is engaged in the real estate business with his brother at Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Grant has always been a worker in the ranks of the Democratic party in Henry County and has served as treasurer of his home city. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, and is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Deepwater and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of Clinton. He is a well preserved, genial, hospitable citizen who is well liked and highly esteemed by his many friends and acquaintances throughout Henry County.

GRANT, William H.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 4 1840, Lafayette Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:679
W. H. Grant, farmer, section 24, is the owner of a farm consisting of 90 acres of improved land, underlaid by a strata of good coal forty inches thick. He is a native of Lafayette County, Missouri, born August 4, 1840. His parents were Vincent O. and Sarah A. (Burks) Grant, the former of Genessee County, New York, was born July 24, 1812, and was a son of John and Mary (Osgood) Grant, natives of New York. Vincent O. was reared in his native state, and later went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with his parents, and while there served as sheriff for two years. He was a carpenter by trade, and in 1836 moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and in 1837 to Glasgow. There he was married October 9, 1839, his wife having been born in Jackson County, Alabama, October 31, 1818. She was a daughter of William and Sallie (Frost) Burks, of that state, and with the family settled in Boone County, Missouri in 1827. They came to Henry County in 1842, where they died. The subject of this sketch located in Clinton Township, Henry County, Missouri, in 1841, moving to where he now resides in 1871. His father died March 17, 1880, leaving three children, W. H., Thankful Ann and Thomas A. His mother still survives. W. H. Grant was married November 8, 1860, to Miss Emily A. Childers, a native of Logan County, Kentucky, born August 17, 1838. She was a daughter of George W. and Cassandra (Yeates) Childers, who were born and reared in Adair County. The father was born in 1814, and died September 18, 1882, while the mother, who was born in 1813, died in 1854. They settled in Henry County, Missouri, in 1841. Mr. and Mrs. G. have a family of four children living: Charles H., Anna A., Mary F. and Sarah A. They have lost three, Thomas B., William and an infant. Mr. Grant served in the late war as a member of the Eighth Regiment Missouri Volunteer Infantry. He is a Mason in good standing, belonging to Tebo Lodge at Clinton.

GRANTLEY, Harry M.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1850, Oxford, England
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1110
HARRY M. GRANTLEY, attorney and notary public, a leading and enterprising man of Appleton City, was born at Oxford, England, July 10, 1850, and is the seventh of ten children of an old established English family. At the age of seventeen years he came to New York, where he remained until 1871, when, moving further west, he located at Bloomington, Illinois. October 2, 1872, he was united in marriage to Miss Susan Dimmitt, daughter of William Dimmitt, a prominent citizen of Bloomington. In the spring of 1874, Mr. Grantley came to Missouri and located at Butler where he lived a short time, then choosing Appleton City as a more desirable point to enter into the practice of his profession. He was soon after admitted to the bar of St. Clair County and has since been engaged in the practice of law. He has shown a commendable public spiritedness in promoting the interests of the town, and in the spring of 1881 erected, at a cost of $17,000, the Durley Opera House. He is identified with the I. O. O. F. and is a Knight Templar. Mr. Grantley and wife have five children: Edith M., Alice S., Arthur W., Harry W. and Grace E.

GRAY, Cecil E.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 21 1894, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:722
Cecil E. Gray, a progressive young farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native son of Henry County. His father, Francis M. Gray, a sketch of whom appears in this volume, was also born in Henry County, and the Grays are one of the pioneer families of this section. Cecil F. Gray was born in Big Creek township February 21, 1894. He was educated in the public schools and graduated from the Norris High School. He later attended the University of Missouri, where he was graduated in 1916. He then engaged in farming and stock raising in partnership with his father in Big Creek township, where they own and operate one of the large farms of the county. It consists of 1,280 acres and they are extensively engaged in breeding registered Hereford cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs and also general farming. The Gray place is known as the "Inland Farm" and as an up to date and modernly conducted stock farm, it has few equals and no superiors in this section of the State. Mr. Gray was united in marriage January 22, 1917, with Miss Mary J. Stansberry, a daughter of W. A. and Sarah F. (Webster) Stansberry. A sketch of W. A. Stansberry appears in this volume. Mr. Gray is a member of the Masonic Lodge and is one of Henry County's representative young agriculturists.

GRAY, Francis M.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jul 28 1865, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:714
Francis M. Gray, a native of Henry County, born in Big Creek township July 28, 1865, is one of the progressive farmers and stock men of Big Creek township. His parents were John L. and Catharine E. (Ross) Gray. The father was born in east Tennessee October 4, 1812, and died October 7, 1866. The mother was born in Kentucky January 21, 1828, and died August 14, 1909. They were married February 17, 1848, and the following children were born to this union: Francis M., the subject of this sketch; Mary J., born November 29, 1848, died June 14, 1867; Clayton C., born February 10, 1850, died February 12, 1850; Margaret E., born January 23, 1851, died January 25, 1851; Sarah C., born May 6, 1852, died May 18, 1852; Webster W., born July 9, 1853, died March 27, 1913; Anna E., born September 15, 1855, died August 30, 1857; Washington G., born June 14, 1857, died June 16, 1867; William H., born June 26, 1858, died July 4, 1858; John C., born July 21, 1859, died May 1, 1869; Alice L., born January 24, 1862, died May 21, 1883; Joseph, born February 6, 1867, died April 18, 1867. John L. Gray came to Henry County about 1840 and settled in Big Creek township, where he entered land and also bought a number of acres. His entire holdings aggregated about 2,600 acres. He built a residence on section 22 and here was engaged in farming and stock raising during the remainder of his life. Prior to the Civil War he owned a number of slaves. When he first settled here Lexington was his nearest important trading point and he made frequent trips to that place. He hauled a part of the lumber for his first home from Otterville, a distance of fifty miles. Francis M. Gray spent his boyhood days on the home farm in Big Creek township and was educated in the rural schools of the neighborhood and later attended Central College at Fayette, Missouri, and also took a course at the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois. He then returned to the home farm, where he remained until 1894, when he moved to his present place, which is located about a mile southeast of Norris. Here he owns 1,280 acres, which is one of Henry County's most valuable farms. It is one of the best improved and best places to be found in Henry County. The residence, which is an unusually attractive home, is located on the Clinton and Holden highway. There are two sets of buildings on the Gray farm, one of which is occupied by Mr. Gray's son. Mr. Gray and his son are not only extensively interested in general farming and grain raising, but have established a reputation as being among the leading stock breeders of the county, and on their place may be found some of the highest type of cattle and hogs. They are breeders of white face cattle and Duroc Jersey hogs and their registered stock have a high reputation among stockmen throughout this section of the State. Francis M. Gray was united in marriage May 29, 1889, with Miss Mary A. Butcher, a daughter of Alexander M. Butcher, a pioneer settler of Big Creek township and a personal sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Gray have been born two children: Cecil E., born February 21, 1894, educated in the Norris High School, Missouri University, married Mary J. Stansberry, a daughter of W. A. and Sarah E. Stansberry of Big Creek township, and is now in partnership with his father in operating the home place. Harry P., the youngest son, was born March 27, 1897. He was educated in the Norris High School, Central College at Fayette, Missouri, and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the University of Missouri in June, 1918. He enlisted in the United States Navy July 1, 1918, and is in training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Mr. Gray has always taken an interest in public affairs and has been especially a strong supporter of public schools and to him and W. S. Ward, T. M. Swindell and W. S. Swart belong the credit of promoting the local high school, which later developed into the Consolidated High School District No.1 of Henry County, which was the first consolidated high school district in the state of Missouri. Mr. Gray is a Henry County citizen of real worth and his push and public spiritedness has not only rewarded himself but is of inestimable value to his community and county. The co-operation of such men as Francis M. Gray makes it possible to build democratic empires.

GRAY, James Wallace "Polk" Dr.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jan 9 1845, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:641
Dr. J. W. Gray, physician and surgeon at Calhoun, was born in Tebo Township, Henry County, Missouri, January 9, 1845. His father is W. A. Gray, a Baptist minister and a native of Kentucky, and his mother's maiden name was Mary Lofftus, also a Kentuckian by birth. J. W. was the fourth child in a family of twelve children. He was reared as a farmer, obtaining an education in the common schools and when seventeen years old he accepted a situation as clerk in a store at Windsor, which position he held till 1865. Going to St. Louis he studied dentistry for one year and afterwards returned to Windsor where he practiced dentistry and prosecuted the study of medicine. In 1870 he attended medical lectures at St. Louis one term then came again to Windsor and practiced both dentistry and medicine till 1876. In the same year he was graduated from the Keokuk Medical College, of Keokuk, Iowa, since which time he has followed his profession at Calhoun. He is a member of the Baptist Church and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity. May 1, 1876, Dr. Gray was married to Miss Ada Munn, of Illinois.

GRAY, Joseph William
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Oct 15 1871, Windsor, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:565
Joseph W. Gray - The Gray family in Henry County is one of the oldest and most distinguished in this section of the State, and was founded here in 1836 when the grandparents of Joseph W. Gray came to Henry County and entered the land where the old Gray homestead is now located and which the subject of this sketch is now cultivating. This old family has also contributed a descendant to the service of the Nation in the great World War, a son of Joseph W. Gray having been the first private soldier from Henry County to die at Camp Doniphan. Joseph W. Gray was born at Windsor, Missouri, October 15, 1871, the son of Dr. J. W. and Clara E. (Head) Gray, who were parents of six children, as follow: Effie E. Cecil, Springfield township; Dr. Alfred A., a practicing physician, Calhoun, Missouri; Joseph W., of this review; Charles V., Hollister, Missouri; Harry P., a veterinarian at Chilhowee, Missouri; Mrs. Clara Bennett, Long Beach, California. Dr. J. W. Gray was born in Henry County February 20, 1840, the son of Rev. W. A. and Mary (Loftis) Gray, both of whom were born in Kentucky. Rev. W. A. Gray first came to Missouri in 1835 and taught school. In 1836 Rev. W. A. Gray removed with his family to Henry County and entered land in sections 14, 15, 22 and 23, Springfield township. He followed farming during the remainder of his life while preaching as a minister of the Baptist Church. Nine children were born to Rev. W. A. and Mary Gray, of whom Dr. J. W. Gray was the eldest. Doctor Gray was educated in the St. Louis College of Medicine and began the practice of his profession in 1863 near Lincoln, Benton County, Missouri. He located in Windsor in 1865 and practiced in this city for a period of twelve years. He then, in 1876, came to the Gray homestead and practiced his profession while looking after his farming interests, retiring from active practice in 1913. He made his home on the old homestead until his death on June 17, 1918. Mrs. Clara Gray was born March 22, 1845, in Benton County, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Alfred and Rhoda (Vincent) Head, natives of Virginia. Doctor Head was practicing his profession in Benton County during the Civil War. Joseph W. Gray received his education in the district school and the Clinton Academy, taught by Professor Lamkin. He began for himself in 1891 and was engaged in farming until 1901. He then went to Montana and spent a year there, after which he purchased a general store at Roseland, Missouri. He conducted this store until 1906 and then sold out. He clerked in the Red Front Dry Goods Store at Clinton until 1907 and was then engaged as traveling salesman with the George W. Perry Rubber Company until 1909. Since 1909 he has been engaged in tilling the home farm of 240 acres. Mr. Gray was married October 26, 1893, to Miss Ruth A. Phelps, who was born August 1, 1875, in Henry County, Missouri, the daughter of David and Louise (Moore) Phelps, natives of near Belleville, Illinois. The Phelps family came to Johnson County in 1872 and came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1874, and Mr. and Mrs. Phelps now reside in Calhoun. Seven children have been born to Joseph W. and Ruth A. Gray, as follow: Guy P., born May 19, 1895, and departed this life at Camp Doniphan, Oklahoma, November 30, 1917, while an enlisted soldier in the service of the National Army, his life being the first to be given by Henry County in defense of the freedom of the world - he died a soldier; Ruth, born January 20, 1900, and died January 28, 1900; Joseph, born April 9, 1902; Eugene, born April 14, 1904; Mary L., born November 17, 1905; Wilma, born March 4, 1909, died May 16, 1918; Clara B., born August 29, 1910. Mr. Gray is a Democrat and has long been prominent in the affairs of his party in Henry County. In 1912 he was elected to the office of township tax collector and served for two years. In 1915 he was elected township assessor, an office which he is now capably filling. He is a stockholder of the Farmers Cooperative Company and is keenly interested in all worthy civic movements. Mr. Gray is a Mason, his father before him having been a charter member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge. lie is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America. He and Mrs. Gray are members of the Baptist Church.

GRAY, Webster W.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jul 9 1853, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:702
Webster W. Gray, farmer and breeder of Hereford cattle, is a native of Henry County, Missouri, and was born July 9, 1853. His father, John L. Gray, who was born in Tennessee, came to Missouri when a young man and was one of the pioneer settlers of this county, here entering a tract of nearly 3,000 acres of land and improving a farm in Big Creek Township. He was married here to Catherine E. Ross, of Kentucky, but also among the first settlers of the county. W. W. Gray passed his younger days on a farm and in attending the common schools. He received a good education at Central College, where he spent four years, nearly finishing the mathematical course. He was married February 7, 1877, to Miss Mattie E. Mclntire, also of Henry County, where she was reared and educated, and a daughter of D. C. and Agnes Mclntire. Mr. and Mrs. Gray have three children: Jessie Lee, Nellie Temple, and baby. They have lost one child, in infancy. After his marriage Mr. G. located on his farm, and has since been engaged in farming. He has 680 acres of good land, with 600 acres fenced and in cultivation, and two orchards of 250 trees, consisting of apple, peach, cherry and other fruits. He is extensively engaged in feeding cattle for the market, and has a patent burr for grinding feed for his stock, which is operated by wind power. This also operates a large corn sheller and a cutting box. He is now making a specialty of breeding for the market thoroughbred and half-blood Hereford cattle and has some fine animals. His herd is headed by Nobleman 6th, a fine male animal, two years old, with Lady Lorn, 2d. Mr. Gray is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders. His wife is connected with the M. E. Church South.

GRAY, William A. Rev.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Oct 16 1815, Christian Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:813
Rev. William A. Gray was born October 16, 1815, in Christian County, Kentucky. His father, Joseph Gray, was born in 1777 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, and was a farmer by occupation. He emigrated near the year 1800 to Kentucky and settled in Christian County, where he remained until 1839. William's mother, formerly Matilda Scrieggs, was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, about 1782. They were married in 1800 in Christian County, Kentucky, and had five children. William A. Gray was the youngest of this family. he spent his early life in his native state, receiving a limited education, and in the fall of 1836 left home and went on a prospecting tour to the present Henry County, where he remained nearly two years. Returning to his native state, he passed one year there, making the final preparations for a future and permanent home in Missouri. He was married November 18, 1838, to Miss Mary Lofftus, of Christian County, Kentucky. By this union there were thirteen children, eleven sons and two daughters. In the year of 1839 he entered a tract of 160 acres of land, his parents also becoming residents of the county about the same time. Mr. Gray commenced school teaching in 1836, previous to his coming here, and followed the calling for about fifteen years. His first school in Missouri was taught in Tebo Township. In June of 1843 he became identified with the Baptist Church of Clear Creek, Benton County, and from a sense of duty soon turned his attention to the ministry, and, being encouraged by the church, proceeded to the work of preparation and began the study of theology, though under the most adverse circumstances, as he was compelled to go through the process of self-education in the then new country of his adoption. He was licensed in November, 1843, and was ordained in January, 1844, by Revs. J. T. Ricketts and W. P. Caldwell, and he commenced his life work immediately. His first text was: "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." The citizens of Henry, Benton, Pettis, Johnson, St. Clair, Bates and Vernon Counties have long known Pastor Gray, many of whom have sat under and listened with pleasure and satisfaction to his preaching. Mrs. Gray died August 1, 1860, leaving twelve children. Mr. Gray was married again November 19, 1860, to Mary A. Bibb, of Benton County. There were five children born to them. Though having devoted much of his time to the ministry, with but little pecuniary compensation, he has been greatly prosperous. His house was demolished April 7, 1842, by a cyclone, leaving no article of furniture nor vestige of household goods. A little child was snatched from its cradle only in time to save it from certain death, as the cradle was instantly filled with the debris of the falling house. Mr. Gray, in his attempt to reach the residence, was struck with a piece of flying timber, and fell crushed and bleeding, and his narrow escape is shown by the scar upon his head to this day. The neighbors restored his house, and he looks back with grateful remembrance to the kindness shown him and his family. He preached unmolested during the period of the war, and though men sought to intimidate, he fearlessly proclaimed the gospel to those who chose to listen. He has perhaps preached over 5,000 sermons, besides performing extra duties in the community, which have been frequent. His second wife died June 10, 1875. On November 20, 1877, he married Martha M. Fewell, of Benton County, but originally from North Carolina. He has, without doubt, baptized more than a thousand candidates, and could give us no idea of the number of marriage rites performed during his long ministry. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Dr. J. W. Gray, son of Rev. Wm. A. Gray, was born February 20, 1840, in Springfield Township, Henry County, Missouri. During the years of 1856, '57 and '58, he attended the college at Calhoun, Henry County, conducted by the Tebo Baptist Association. On leaving the school, he commenced the study of medicine at Calhoun, Dr. Robert Hogan of that place being his preceptor. He continued his studies during the years of 1859 and '60, and was interrupted in 1861 by the opening of the war. He suspended study for several months, giving his attention to the management of the farm at home. In November, 1861, he resumed his studies with Dr. Alfred Head, of Benton County, and passed nearly two years under that preceptor. He attended medical lectures at St. Louis, Missouri. In the spring of 1864, he commenced the practice of his profession at Windsor, in Henry County. He was married in September, 1864, to Miss Clara Elizabeth Head, of Millersburg, Callaway County, and a daughter of Dr. Alfred Head. They have six children. Dr. Gray continued his practice at Windsor for twelve years, when he removed to Springfield Township, this county, buying 235 acres of the old homestead, located on section 15. Besides attending to a large practice, he has charge of his farm, and is also engaged in general stock raising. He is a member of the Masonic order, and politically he is a Democrat.

GRAY, William H.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Apr 7 1844, Accomack Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:581
William H. Gray, section 13, was born in Accomack County, Virginia, April 7, 1844. In 1870 he came to Missouri and settled in Windsor, bought a farm, subsequently sold it, and has been trading land more or less ever since. He was a soldier in the Confederate army through the war under Stonewall Jackson, and once received a severe wound. Mr. Gray was married in Illinois in 1865, to Miss Frances M. Ingraham. They have one child, Willie Gray, eleven years old, October 20. Mr. Gray is a brick mason by trade, and also a brick manufacturer. He burned the first kiln of brick in the town, and has since manufactured many of the brick used here. He has a fine coal bed on his farm, which when worked promises to be of value.

GREEN, James W. & John C.
Dallas Township, St. Clair County
born: 1842, Nicholas Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1168
JAMES W. AND JOHN C. GREEN are sons of Elziphaniah Green, who was born in Bath County, Kentucky, December 15, 1815. In 1840, while in Nicholas County, he met Miss Sarah I. Bell, to whom he was united in marriage the following spring. They had a family of ten children, James being the oldest and John C. the sixth child. The former was born in Nicholas County in 1842, and in 1858 accompanied his parents to Missouri, they settling in Cooper County. In 1877 J. W. Green was married to Miss Martha A. Hatfield, and to them were born three children: John W., Peter E. and Joseph Francis. The oldest son is dead. John C. Green was born in 1858, and continued to reside with the family on the old homestead until 1876, when he married Miss Lucy J. Wyatt, daughter of George Wyatt. They have had two children, Elizabeth A. and Ella S. These brothers now own and reside upon the land formerly occupied by their father, consisting of 254 acres, in section 3. They are farmers possessed with a most energetic will.

GREEN, Nicholas B.
Chalk Level Township, St. Clair County
born: 1838, Lafayette Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1146
NICHOLAS B. GREEN was born in Lafayette County, Missouri, March 29, 1838, and was a son of Joseph and Jane G. Green, natives of Tennessee. In 1851 his parents moved to St. Clair County, Missouri. He was reared upon his father's farm and received an education in the common schools of Missouri. Mr. G. is now one of the leading farmers in his township and owns a farm containing 605 acres, well improved. Two hundred acres are under fence and in a high state of cultivation. He is at present feeding eighty-two head of cattle. He received a wound at the battle of Lone Jack during the war. May 2, 1861, Mr. Green was married to Miss Elizabeth Browning, a native of Virginia. They have six children: Susan, Permela, Isabelle, Joseph H., Robert L., and Bessie. They have lost five children. He is a member of the Grange.

GRETZINGER, George
Walker Township, Henry County
born: Dec 4 1859, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:394
George Gretzinger. The home place of Mr. and Mrs. George Gretzinger in Walker township is one of the truly attractive farmsteads in Henry county, and its owners can truthfully say that they have placed every tree, shrub, building and all improvements upon the tract upon which they settled in February of 1889. The nucleus of the Gretzinger farms was a tract of ninety-six acres which came to Mrs. Gretzinger from the Lebold estate upon the death of her mother, Mrs. John Barth. Mr. Barth gave them enough additional land to eke out 160 acres, which they built up and created into a splendid prairie farm. In addition to this home place they own 200 acres in White Oak township which Mr. Gretzinger and his sons are cultivating and raising large crops upon. George Gretzinger was born December 4, 1859, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, a son of Jacob and Magdalena Gretzinger who died in Ohio. George Gretzinger came to Henry County in 1889 and on February 24th of that year was married. to Miss Dora Barth, who was born June 21, 1867, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. She was six months of age when her parents, John and Mary (Lebold) Barth came to Henry County and settled in this vicinity. For further particulars regarding the biography of John Barth, who was one of the most successful and enterprising of Henry County's departed old settlers, the reader is referred to various sketches in this volume. Mr. Barth not only accumulated a fine estate, but he reared a splendid family of sons and daughters who have attained to positions of honor and affluence in their community. All have excellent homes and are prosperous, as well as being leaders in their home county. The following children have been born to George and Dora (Barth) Gretzinger: Earl, died at the age of three years; Arthur Lee, born December 9, 1893, at home with his parents; John Ross, born November 8, 1895, lives at home, married on September 2, 1917, to Mildred, daughter of Ellis Greenhalge, of Walker township. Mr. Gretzinger is a Republican in politics. Mr. and Mrs. Gretzinger and the children of the family are members of the Lucas Methodist Episcopal Church, excepting Arthur, who belongs to the White Oak Methodist Episcopal Church. The Gretzinger's are an industrious family, progressive, intelligent, and endeavor to keep abreast of the times in all things.

GRIEFE, Frederick H.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Jul 18 1862, Lippe-Detmoldt, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:558
Fred H. Griefe - Henry County has many true American citizens of German birth who came to this land of opportunity poor in purse, with no knowledge of the language and customs of the country and have become prosperous and are thoroughly in sympathy with American institutions and American ideals. We doubt very much if throughout the length and breadth of Henry County, where there are hundreds of well-to-do and contented farmer citizens of German birth or ancestry, there is a single one who is not thoroughly loyal to his adopted country. Fred H. Griefe, large land owner of Springfield township, is one of this large population who left Germany to escape the restrictions which hampered men of his class and kept them ground down to poverty through all of their lives. He has risen in the short space of thirty-eight years from being a common farm hand at a wage of $8.00 per month, to become one of the wealthy and progressive land owners of Henry County and is a citizen of truest worth and integrity. Fred H. Griefe was born in Lippe-Detmoldt, Germany, July 18, 1862, the son of Fred and Caroline (Tunnermann) Griefe, to whom four children were born: Caroline, widow of G. Scheele, Windsor, Missouri; Henrietta, wife of Christ Uhlenbock, Springfield township; Fred H., subject of this sketch; Henry, a merchant at Windsor, Missouri. The father of these children died in Germany in 1869. Fred H. Griefe was the second of the family to leave his native land, coming here in 1880. He first worked for two years and then sent for his mother and the rest of the family, who joined him in this county. Mrs. Caroline Griefe died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Christ Uhlenbock, in 1897 at the age of seventy-one years. Mr. Griefe began his career in Henry County as a farm hand at $8.00 per month. For a period of sixteen years he worked as farm laborer, eleven years with one employer. He purchased his first land in 1896, eighty acres in section 11, Springfield township. From this small beginning his large farm has grown, with the exercise of hard work, economy and good management, to the grand total of 554 acres. The Griefe farm is one of the best improved, most fertile and the best kept places in Henry County. Each year of Mr. Griefe's ownership has added to its value. In November, 1886, Fred H. Griefe and Miss Catherine Balke were united in marriage. Mrs. Catherine Griefe was born near Roseland, Springfield township, October 16, 1864, the daughter of John and Mary (Streeby) Balke, the former of whom was born in Germany and the latter in Henry County, both now deceased. To the marriage of Fred H. and Catherine Griefe were born children as follow: John W. and Charley, deceased; Lelia, at home with her parents. Mr. Griefe is a Republican. He and Mrs. Griefe attend divine services at the Methodist Church. He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and the Anti-Horse Thief Association.

GRIFFITH, Daniel Parris
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Mar 30 1855, Louisa Co, IA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:570
Daniel P. Griffith, proprietor of a fine farm of 196 acres located in sections 27 and 22 of Springfield township, is one of the successful live stock producers and feeders of Henry County. He was born in Louisa County, Iowa, March 30, 1855, the son of Isaac and Rebecca (Parris) Griffith, to whom nine children were born. Isaac Griffith was born in West Virginia in 1813 and went to Ohio when a young man. Not long after settling in Ohio he located in Iowa, where he was married. In 1868 he came to Missouri and bought a farm in Benton County, becoming owner of 200 acres of land which was his home until his death in 1878. The youthful days of Isaac Griffith were spent in poverty and he made his own way in the world. Having been left an orphan when a child, he was reared by a colored woman until he was able to make his own way. Mrs. Rebecca Griffith was born in New Jersey in 1821 and departed this life in 1877. Daniel P. Griffith was reared to young manhood on the farm in Benton County and he purchased a part of the old home place. His start in life was not auspicious, having began his career with a team of horses purchased on time and no money. He sold out his holdings in Benton County in 1885 and came to Henry County, where he purchased his farm and made good improvements thereon. For a period of ten years he operated the Thrush Mercantile Store. Mr. Griffith was married on March 2, 1884, to Mollie Strader, who was born in Tennessee March 2, 1863, the daughter of Jesse Strader, an early settler in Henry County, who later went to Oklahoma and died in that State. Four children have been born to Daniel P. and Mollie Griffith, as follow: Mrs. Ethel Cheatham, Buckner, Kansas, is the mother of two children, Paul and Uel; Sherman, was born February 15, 1888, married February 17, 1913, to May Schoonover, and has one child, Alma, resides on the home place; Horace, born April 16, 1892, a soldier in the National Army, member of the 110th Ammunition Train, now on the western front in France, and Leota, at home. Mr. Griffith is a Republican and has served as justice of the peace in Springfield township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Griffith's success has been mainly due to the feeding and raising of live stock, his annual sales of live stock fed on his place exceeding three carloads. He is a progressive and enterprising citizen who stands high in his community.

GRIFFITH, Wesley
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1841, Macon Co, IL
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1133
WESLEY GRIFFITH, section 1, a prominent farmer and stock man of this county, was born in Macon County, Illinois, January 22, 1841. His father, B. Griffith, was a native of Ross County, Pennsylvania, and his mother, formerly Leah Deafenbaugh, of Hawkins County, same state. The former was one of the pioneer settlers of Macon County, Illinois. In 1851 he removed to DeWitt County, where he is now a leading farmer and stock raiser. Wesley spent his youth on his father's farm, enjoying good common school advantages. He came to Missouri in 1869 and located in St. Clair County, settling on the farm where he now resides. He has 860 acres of land, with 320 in cultivation. He makes a specialty of feeding cattle and feeds on an average three car loads of steers and about fifty hogs annually. Mr. Griffith was married in Henry County February 18, 1876, to Miss Sarah E. Kirk, a daughter of James A. Kirk. She came originally from Rowan County, Kentucky. They have two children, Maud M. and Ida. They lost one child in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Griffith are members of the Christian Church.

GRIGSBY, Robert C.
LaDue, Davis Township, Henry County
born: Nov 24 1868, Licking Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:371
R. C. Grigsby. The LaDue Hardware Company, operated by R. C. Grigsby, La Due, Missouri, and owned by Mr. Grigsby and H. Welling, is one of the flourishing business concerns of Henry County. The store was established February 17, 1912, when Mr. Grigsby took active charge of it. During the past six years the business has increased and broadened. A general stock of hardware, oils, paints, agricultural implements, harness, buggies, wagons, etc., is carried and sold to the people of the surrounding country. The firm has the agency of the Buick automobiles. The business is housed in a large business room and two implement rooms which are filled with high grade stock of the best makes. R. C. Grigsby was born in Licking County, Ohio, November 24, 1869, and is the son of Alfred and Sarah (White) Grigsby, both of whom were natives of Licking County, Ohio. Alfred Grigsby was a son of Harry Grigsby, a native of England. Sarah Grigsby was the daughter of John White, also a native of England. The Grigsby family migrated from Ohio to Missouri in 1870 and located on a farm situated three miles southwest of LaDue, in Henry County. Mr. Grigsby hauled the first ties used in the building of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway in the neighborhood of LaDue. His farm was located in Bear Creek township. He successfully tilled his acreage until old age came upon him and he then removed to California in 1911. His death occurred at the home of his son in that State in 1913. Mrs. Grigsby died in Henry County in 1908. They were parents of the following children: Mrs. Ella Stricker, deceased; Henry, living in California; Mrs. Lizzie Stricker, residing in California; George, deceased; Nelson, living in California; Mattie, deceased, and R. C., the subject of this sketch. R. C. Grigsby was ten months old when he came with his parents to Henry County and here he was reared and educated. He attended the Willow Branch school and the Franklin school in his youthful days and received his higher education in the academy at Warsaw, Missouri. Mr. Grigsby qualified for the teaching profession, but took up farming and followed this vocation until 1910. For a period of two and a half years he was located in California, going to that State in 1906, and being employed in the orchard district as manager and also was engaged in the real estate business for a time. After returning to Henry County he farmed for one year and then took charge of the hardware business in LaDue. Mr. Grigsby disposed of his farm in 1915. On April 14, 1897, R. C. Grigsby and Miss Nannie E. Reavis of Bear Creek township were united in marriage. Mrs. Grigsby is the daughter of Mrs. Marian (Hunt) Reavis, widow of Edwin Reavis, a pioneer of Bear Creek township. Mr. and Mrs. Grigsby have a son, Cecil, born December 12, 1902. Mr. Grigsby is aligned with the Democratic party and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is affiliated, fraternally, with the Woodmen of the World. (NOTE: Alfred Grigsby's father was Henry Grigsby who was born in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia. Henry's father was William, and he too was born in Virginia. One has to go back three more generations past William to find John Grigsby who was born in England and came to America. - Dr. Jay Worch, Columbus, Ohio.)

GRINSTEAD, Edmond B.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Aug 14 1856, Pettis Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:547
Edmond B. Grinstead, an enterprising and progressive farmer and horse breeder of Windsor township, and proprietor of 250 acres of well improved farm lands, was born in Pettis County, Missouri, August 14, 1856. He is the son of George W. and Susan V. (Sacra) Grinstead, who were parents of nine sons and a daughter, all of whom were reared to maturity. George W. Grinstead was born in Kentucky in 1832 and was the son of pioneers and tillers of the soil for generations past. He crossed the plains in 1849 and spent several months in the gold fields of California. Upon his return he began farming near Georgetown, Pettis County, Missouri, and later purchased a farm in Johnson County. He ceased farming operations in 1890 and removed to Windsor, where his death occurred in 1911. Mrs. Susan V. (Sacra) Grinstead was born in Kentucky and attended school with the late Senator George Vest, of Missouri, who will always be remembered for his classical address at the trial of the famous dog case in Warrensburg. Mrs. Grinstead died in 1915. To George W. and Susan V. Grinstead were born children as follow: Mollie, deceased wife of Joseph M. Jones; Edmond B., subject of this sketch; Samuel, Sedalia, Missouri; William, a farmer of Pettis County, Missouri; Charles, a resident of Muskogee, Oklahoma; Hallie, deceased; Robert, Government income tax collector, Kansas City, Missouri; Ernest, in the employ of the Woodard Clothing Company, Windsor, Missouri; Thomas, Denver, Colorado; Sacra L., county clerk of Henry County, Clinton, Missouri; William, Pettis County, Missouri. Edmond B. Grinstead was reared to the life of a tiller of the soil, and he began his independent career upon attaining his majority. Early in life, he became interested in live stock and became an expert in this branch of animal husbandry, specializing in mules and has dealt in mules for many years. For a period of ten years he made a business of buying and shipping live stock, while carrying on his farming operations. He purchased his present home farm of 250 acres in 1901 and settled there in 1903. The Grinstead home place is nicely improved and is noted for the fine saddle horses bred by the owner. "Pearl Wilson," a splendid five year old saddle mare owned by Mr. Grinstead, won first prize at the Missouri State Fair for two successive seasons. Mr. Grinstead was married in February, 1901, to Miss Leona Cooper, who was born in Johnson County, Missouri, near the Henry-Johnson County line. She is the daughter of Henry and Nancy (Stiles) Cooper, the former of whom is deceased. Two children have been born to this union: Genevieve and Gayle. Henry Cooper was born in Trigg County, Kentucky, in 1818, a son of David Cooper, a native of Kentucky, who immigrated to Johnson County in 1832 and settled on the Cooper home place. He was father of seventeen children. David Cooper lived to the great age of eighty years. Henry Cooper died in 1910 at the age of ninety-two years. Nancy (Stiles) Cooper was born in Kentucky in 1834 and accompanied her father, David Stiles, to Missouri in 1840. To Henry and Nancy Cooper were born ten children: Elizabeth, deceased; David. on a farm in Johnson County; George, Warrensburg, Missouri; Jefferson D., Johnson County; Mrs. Margaret Muir, Windsor, Missouri; Lucy (Wilcox), Windsor; William, Windsor; John, on the Cooper home place, Johnson County; Frank, died in infancy. The Cooper place is widely known as the "Windsor Springs," noted for its fine water and was a picnic resort. Mr. Grinstead is a Democrat but has devoted very little time to political matters during his busy life. He is a member of the Anti-Horse Thief Association, and has been active in other matters of a civic nature, aside from his farming. He assisted in the organization of the Windsor Telephone Company and it was through his influence that the line was extended through to Leesville. Few people were sanguine of his enterprise, most folks prophesying that the venture would result in a financial failure. Mr. Grinstead persisted, however, and his energy and optimism regarding the project eventually won out, and the Windsor Telephone Company is now an excellent paying institution which gives good service to hundreds of patrons.

GROFF, Francis Marion
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Nov 22 1831, Franklin Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:786
Francis M. Groff, farmer, section 32, was born in Franklin County, Missouri, November 22, 1831. His father, Henry Groff, a native of Lexington, Kentucky, was born February 14, 1799, and when an infant was brought by the family to St. Louis County, Missouri, moving thence to Franklin County, in 1824. He married Roda Franklin, who was born in North Carolina, and who was there reared. She went to St. Louis County when a young lady and was there married. They had five children, Francis being the youngest. In the spring of 1850, they came to Henry County, Missouri, settling near Brownington, where they resided till the death of the father, in February, 1854. His mother's death occurred in 1832. In 1855 F. M. Groff moved on the place where he now resides. He has 330 acres of well improved land, a portion of which is valuable coal land. A mine is now open upon it and in operation. It is a two and one-half foot vein. Mr. Groff was united in marriage in August, 1854, to Miss Elvira B. Groff. They had one child, Caroline C. Mrs. Groff's death occurred in April, 1878. He was again married April 27, 1879, to Mrs. Climensia Burnsides, whose maiden name was Cox. They have one child, Delila E. From 1863 to 1865 Mr. G. was justice of the peace of Bethlehem Township. In 1872 he was elected a judge of the county court, and served one term.

GUERRANT, Robert F.
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: 1826, Buckingham Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1214
ROBERT F. GUERRANT, farmer and stock raiser, is a son of Stephen and Sallie (Harris) Guerrant, both natives of Virginia (the former of French descent) and was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, February 16, 1826. He was there reared and educated, and in 1849 he moved to Saline County, Missouri, and in 1878 came to St. Clair County. He has followed the occupation of farming during life and his farm now contains 176 acres, (in which is located the best residence in Tabor Township. His other improvements are also above the average of those in the county. Mr. Guerrant is one of the stock holders in the First National Bank of Appleton City. He has been twice married. First March 17, 1853, to Miss Zerrilda Hill, of Saline County, who died November 30, 1874, leaving a family of five children: Walter, L.; William T., Malinda A., Samuel and Ralph. Miss Susan M. Hudgen, of Buckingham County, Virginia, became his second wife, their marriage occurring February 20, 1878. By this union they have one child, Albert C.

GUTRIDGE, George W.
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Dec 25 1848, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:767
George W. Gutridge, a native of Henry County, Missouri, was born December 25, 1846, and was the son of George Gutridge, who was born in Licking County, Ohio, his mother also being a native of that state. George Gutridge came to Missouri in 1838 and located in Henry County. He entered land in what is now Bear Creek Township and improved the farm where his family at this time lives. George W. spent his youth on his father's farm, and attending the schools of that day. He afterwards passed nine months at a select school in Brownville, Ohio. He was married at Brownville, October 10, 1867, to Miss Mary Swan, who was born, reared and educated in Licking County, Ohio. and a daughter of Monroe Swan. After his marriage Mr. Gutridge returned to Henry County where he has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. He has 100 acres of land in cultivation, and with good buildings and other improvements. He and his wife have a family of five children: Flora P., Eugene, George M., Cora Swan and Wilber King. Mr. Gutridge is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and himself and wife are connected with the M. E. Church, South.

GUTRIDGE, W. H.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Mar 17 1830, Lincoln Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:642
W. H. Gutridge, druggist and dealer in druggist's sundries, a native of Lincoln County, Ohio, born March 17, 1830, and was a son of Payton and Elizabeth (Harbert) Gutridge, who were born in Ohio. W. H. was the eldest of a family of five children. When he was about three years old his parents removed to Missouri and located in Bates County, where he grew to manhood on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools. In 1847 he came to Calhoun, and followed farming till 1866, since which time he has been engaged in the drug trade, and in which he has been very successful. He is now one of the leading business men of the town. He is a member of Calhoun Lodge, No. 184, A. F. & A. M. July, 11, 1855, Mr. G. was married to Miss Delia Buster, a Virginian by birth. They have three children living: Edward B., Euphtus and James A.

GUTRIDGE, William Walter
Calhoun, Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Oct 15 1866, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:833
W. W. Gutridge of Clinton has been prominently identified with the banking interests of Henry County for a number of years but is now living retired. He was born at Calhoun October 15, 1866, and is a son of John W. and Mary Elizabeth (Pigg) Gutridge, the former a native of Licking County, Ohio, and the latter of Calhoun County, Missouri. John Gutridge was born in 1838 and when he was about six months old his parents came to Henry County and settled at Calhoun. He was a son of Peyton Gutridge, who after coming to Henry County followed farming the remainder of his life. Peyton Gutridge died on his farm near Calhoun about 1875, and his wife also spent her life on the home place near Calhoun. John Gutridge was reared to manhood on his father's farm, and in early life followed farming. Later he engaged in the mercantile business in Calhoun and was one of the pioneer merchants of that county. He was the founder of the Bank of Calhoun, which he practically owned and retained his interest in that institution until his death, at which time he was president. He owned considerable land in Henry County and was widely known as a successful stockman as well as a merchant and banker. During the Civil War he served in the State Militia. He died February 5, 1904. Mary Elizabeth (Pigg) Gutridge was a daughter of David H. and Edith (Robinson) Pigg, natives of Winchester, Kentucky, and among the very early pioneer settlers of Henry County, Missouri. David H. Pigg was one of the pioneer furniture dealers and cabinet makers of Calhoun. W. W. Gutridge was the oldest of a family of four children, as follow: Cora, married W. A. Tarr, Calhoun, Missouri; Ollie, married Clay Adair, postmaster of Clinton, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Edith, married W. B. Graham, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Gutridge was reared to manhood in Calhoun and received his education in the public schools there. He began life as a clerk in a store in Calhoun, and later entered the Bank of Calhoun, becoming its cashier in 1896. He served in that capacity until 1910, and since that time has been engaged in the real estate and loan business and has given his personal attention to his private interests. He is interested in a number of banking institutions as a stockholder, but is not active in the management of any of them. In 1912 he moved to Clinton and since that time he has made his home there. On June 10, 1896, Mr. Gutridge was united in marriage with Miss Edith Cameron, a native of Henry County and a daughter of Allen Cameron, who came from New York to Henry County in 1870. Mrs. Gutridge is a graduate of the State Normal School at Warrensburg, class of 1891. To Mr. and Mrs. Gutridge has been born a daughter, Mary Shirley, who is a graduate of the Clinton High School, class of 1918. Mr. and Mrs. Gutridge and their daughter are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

GUYNN, R. A.
Montrose, Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Dec 10 1860, PA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:863
R. A. Guynn, president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Montrose, Missouri, was born in Pennsylvania, December 10, 1860, and is the son of Vincent and Hannah (Shelby) Guynn, both natives of Pennsylvania. Hannah (Shelby) Guynn was a niece of Gen. J. O. Shelby of Civil War fame. The Guynns migrated to Illinois in 1861 and came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1867, locating upon a partly improved farm in Bear Creek township, which Mr. Guynn purchased. In later years Vincent Guynn lost his health and retired to a home in Montrose, where he died in 1883 at the age of 55 years. His wife, Hannah, was born in 1832 and died in 1885. They were parents of seven children: R. A., subject of this sketch; Mrs. Jennie Sagesser, deceased; Mrs. Annie Walker, a widow living at Appleton City, Missouri; Mrs. Linnie Williams, residing in Ohio; John, deceased; May, and Richard, deceased. The early education of R. A. Guynn was obtained in the public schools of Calhoun, where his father was located prior to settling upon his farm near Montrose. He pursued a course in pharmacy and in 1872 he established a drug store in Montrose. For a period of thirty-five years he was successfully engaged in the drug business and is one of the oldest business men of Montrose in point of years of service in business. He engaged in the banking business in 1907 and is making a success of finance. Mr. Guynn is interested in agricultural pursuits and owns a splendid farm of 428 acres near Montrose, the cultivation of which he personally oversees. R. A. Guynn and Miss Zella Kistler were united in marriage in 1893. Mrs. Zella Guynn is a native of Ohio and a daughter of J. C. Kistler, who resides upon a farm one mile west of Clinton. Six children have blessed this union: Emmet, born in 1894, resides upon a farm north of Clinton; Reuben, born 1895, a chemist by profession, now in the national service, as first sergeant at the Base Hospital, Fort Doniphan, enlisted at Kansas City, Missouri, in April, 1917, disposed of his drug business at Kansas City, first stationed at Jefferson Barracks, then at Fort Snelling and now at Fort Doniphan, was married when home on furlough to Miss Mattie Wallace, a teacher in the Chilhowee, Missouri, schools; Lucille, born 1897, a graduate of the Clinton High School and a teacher in the Franklin school at Clinton; Genevieve, born 1899, a student in the Chicago Conservatory of Music; Shelby, born 1901, graduate of the Clinton High School, class of 1918; Zella, born 1903, student in the Montrose High School, class of 1918. Mr. Guynn is a Democrat in politics and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. He is one of the substantial and leading citizens of Montrose whose influence has ever been on the side of advancement for his home city and the surrounding territory. Farmers and Merchants Bank, Montrose, Missouri - The statements of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Montrose, Missouri, show that the region tributary to Montrose is prospering as never before in its history. From November 20, 1917, to March 4, 1918, this bank had an increase of deposits exceeding $50,000, which is no small item for a bank in a small city. This bank was established in 1907 with a cash capital of $10,000, by Mr. R. A. Guynn and others. Mr. Guynn was the first president of the bank, and the first cashier was Mr. Linton. The present officers are: R. A. Guynn, president; C. M. Clark, cashier; Charles H. Engeman, vice-president; R. A. Guynn, C. M. Clark, Charles H. Engeman, J. N. Kauman, C. J. Kauman, Mrs. W. J. Brownsberger, and Mrs. R. A. Guynn, directors. Every dollar invested in the stock of this bank is owned and controlled by home people and is distributed among twenty stockholders. The official statement of this bank as made to the State Bank Commissioner on March 4, 1918, shows a capital stock of $10,000; surplus of $8,000; undivided profits of $2,500; and total deposits of $187,742. This bank is an United States Depository for postal savings.