KAHN, Solomon
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Jun 4 1844, Fuerstenthum-Birkenfeld, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:426
Sol Kahn. Since the year 1871 the name of Kahn has been favorably known in Henry County. Sol Kahn has the distinction of being the oldest merchant in the southern part of Henry County and of Montrose. The name of Kahn is recognized as an honorable one and the goods sold from the Kahn stores are dependable. An extensive business has been built up, a large department store growing from a very small beginning in Montrose in 1871. Mr. Kahn was born in the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg, Fuerstenthum-Birkenfeld, Germany, June 4, 1844, and was the son of Moses and Eva Kahn, who belonged to the Jewish fraternity. Moses Kahn was a dealer in horses in his native land, and both he and his wife, Eva, lived all of their lives in Germany. Sol Kahn received a good education in the schools of his native land and served three years as an apprentice to a dry goods merchant who for a consideration of $100 a year allowed him to work in the business and learn as much as he possibly could during his apprenticeship. He then spent two years in a dry goods store at Brussels, Belgium, after which he was employed in a store at Treves, Germany, for four years. By means of thrift and the strictest economy, Mr. Kahn saved up a few hundred dollars and immigrated to America in 1869. His first two years in this country were profitably spent in a dry goods store at Macon, Missouri. In 1871 he came to Montrose, Missouri, and in partnership with Louis Baum he purchased the store which had been founded and operated by Kahn & David. The firm was conducted under the name of Kahn & Baum for two years, at the end of which time Mr. Kahn purchased his partner's interest and operated the business under his own name. The Kahn stores progressed from year to year and grew from an ordinary sized store, carrying a stock of goods worth about $4,000, to a large department store carrying a stock of goods ranging in value from $30,000 to $40,000. The large Kahn building was erected in 1884 so as to afford ample quarters for the growing business. In 1904 an addition to the building became necessary and the business of the Kahn stores now occupies two floors of a large brick structure measuring 85x80 feet. Of late years Mr. Kahn has retired from the active management of the stores and the Kahn Commercial Company was organized in 1908 to operate the business. While Mr. Kahn holds a substantial interest in the business, his son, Carl Kahn, is president of the company, Ed Rock is secretary and Max Kahn, another son, is manager. Mr. Kahn was married in 1876 to Miss Kate Marsh, born in Illinois, a daughter of George Marsh, one of the early settlers of Henry County. The children born of this marriage are as follow: Max and Carl, who are successful merchants. Mr. Kahn is a Democrat but has never taken an active part in political matters. He adheres to the faith of his fathers, and is of the Jewish persuasion in religious matters.

KALWEI, Henry
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Nov 16 1833, Otmos Doghold, Westphalia, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:870
Henry Kalwei, late of Deepwater township, was born at Otmos Doghold, Westphalia, Germany, November 16, 1833, and departed this life June 17, 1915, at his farm in Deepwater township. Mr. Kalwei came to America in 1869 and settled upon a tract of land given him by an uncle. This farm was all covered with timber but was partially improved with a log cabin which was entirely surrounded by virgin timber. Clearing this land was the hardest kind of labor, but Mr. Kalwei succeeded in clearing all of the land but twenty acres of the tract of 160 acres, of which forty acres was later sold by the Kalweis. For a period of nine years, Henry Kalwei plied his trade of shoemaker in Germantown and made boots and shoes with the skill of the craftsman who loves his trade. As he became well to do he erected a large residence on the highest point of the land embraced in the farm. Soon after his marriage in 1868 in Westphalia, Germany, with Catharine Krimphoff, the newly wedded couple started for America to find a home and rear their family. Mrs. Catharine Kalwei was born in September of 1843, is the daughter of Henry (died 1880) and Mary Elizabeth (Renekamp) Krimphoff (died 1877). Mrs. Kalwei is a sister of Mrs. Garland Dahlman of Deepwater township. To Henry and Catharine Kalwei were born children as follow: Mary, wife of Anton Hake, living near Germantown; Annie, deceased; John Bernard, died in infancy; John Gerard, a farmer in Deepwater township; Anton Lawrence, born August 10, 1875, is operating the home farm; Kate, wife of C. J. Kaumans, Deepwater township; Henry, and Anton, farmers in Deepwater township; Theresa, wife of George Giliph, Walker township; Clara (Kaumans), living in California, and Elizabeth, twins, at home. Henry Kalwei will long be remembered as an industrious and enterprising citizen who bequeathed to his family a heritage of right living which will long be remembered. Anton Kalwei, his son, is a typical son of an excellent father who is likewise industrious and highly respected. He is a Democrat and with the other members of the family belongs to the Germantown Catholic Church.

KECK, Constantine
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jul 4 1835, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:680
Constantine Keck, farmer, section 28, owes his nativity to Germany, where he was born July 4, 1835, his parents being M. J. and Margaret Keck, nee Kerns, also originally of Germany. The latter died, leaving a family seven children: Michael, Catharine, Constantine, Herman, Carl, Margaret and Kilean. The senior Keck, subsequently married Miss E. C. Lefler, of Germany. By this union there were two children, Anna and Isabel. When sixteen years of age, Constantine Keck emigrated to America, landing at New Orleans, going thence to St. Louis, Missouri, and finally he located at Boonville. In 1863 he came to Henry County, and during the late war was engaged in carrying passengers and the United States mail from Clinton to Sedalia. January 21, 1864, he was married to Miss Emaline Holly, of Montgomery County, Ohio, born October 9, 1843, and a daughter of Daniel and Catherine Holly, both natives of Germany, who came to America, and finally settled in St. Clair County, Missouri. Mrs. Holly died in 1863, at the age of fifty-three years, but Mr. H. is now a resident of Sedalia, and is seventy-nine years old. They had eight children, besides Emaline, viz: Barbara, Phoebe, Elizabeth, Rudolph, Daniel, Kennel, Lou and Catharine. In 1866 Mr. Keck located where he at present resides, and now has a well improved farm of 160 acres, upon which is a fine brick house of eight rooms, costing $3,000. His other buildings are among the best in the township. He and his wife have five children: Joseph F., Katie, Herman, John and Fred.

KECK, Frederick "Fred"
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Dec 24 1872, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:772
Fred Keck, a well known farmer and stockman of Fields Creek township, was born on the old Keck homestead in the township where he now lives December 24, 1872. He is a son of Constantine Keck, who is a pioneer settler of Fields Creek township. He built one of the first brick residences of the county. It is a two story, eight room structure and is still standing, is occupied and in a good state of preservation. It was built in 1877 and the brick were manufactured on the Keck homestead. Fred Keck was reared on the home farm in Fields Creek township and attended the district schools of his neighborhood. He has followed farming and stock raising in Fields Creek township all his life and has met with well merited success. Mr. Keck is engaged in general farming and stock raising. He specializes in Durham and Jersey cattle and Poland China hogs. The Keck homestead consists of two hundred eighty acres of land and is owned by the Keck estate, there being six children in all. January 18, 1897, Fred Keck was united in marriage with Miss Emma Dehn, a native of Henry County, born in Honey Creek township April 3, 1875. She is a daughter of Peter and Susan (Nace) Dehn, and is one of the following children born to her parents: Katie, resides in Clinton; John, Clinton township; Lizzie, married John Duerr, Clinton, Missouri; Daniel, lives in Fields Creek township; Anna, deceased; Mary, married Henry Myers, Ash Grove, Missouri; Susan, married W. D. Lloyd; George, lives near Clinton, Missouri; Rosa, married Godfrey Batschlett, La Due, Missouri; and Emma, married Fred Keck, the subject of this sketch. Peter Dehn was born in Germany April 26, 1824, and immigrated to America in 1851, settling at Galena, Illinois. He came to Henry County in 1867 and settled in Honey Creek township, where he died April 27, 1910. His wife was born in Germany in 1839 and died December 24, 1910. The Keck family are well known and highly respected in Henry County and Fred Keck is one of the substantial men of the community.

KECK, Joseph Frank
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 5 1865, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:739
Frank Keck, one of the leading farmers and stockmen of Fields Creek township, is a native son of Henry County. He was born in Clinton, February 5, 1865, a son of Constantine and Amelia (Holly) Keck. The former a native of Germany and the latter of Ohio. Constantine Keck came to Missouri in 1836 when he was sixteen years of age and settled in Cooper County. In 1862 he came to Henry County and for a time carried mail between Clinton and Sedalia, before the railroad was built. Afterwards he purchased one hundred twenty acres of land to which he added one hundred sixty acres, which now is a part of the Keck homestead. He built one of the first brick residences in Henry County, in the early days. This is now the home of Fred Keck, and is one of the most substantial residences in the county today. To Constantine and Amelia (Holly) Keck were born the following children, Frank, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. George Russell; Herman; John; Fred; who reside on the old home place; and Arthur. Frank Keck was reared and educated in Henry County, and has made farming and stock raising his life work. He has succeeded in his well-directed efforts and today is one of the well-to-do and substantial citizens of Fields Creek township. His farm is located three miles northwest of Clinton, and was known as the Waddell place. Since purchasing this place Mr. Keck has rebuilt the residence and also erected a large barn and made other improvements, which places his farm in a class among the well-improved and valuable places of Henry County. He is extensively engaged in stock raising and general farming, making a specialty of registered Shorthorn cattle. On March 20, 1895, Frank Keck was united in marriage with Miss Hattie Smith, a native of Iowa, and a daughter of George and Cathryn (McVay) Smith; the father died in Iowa in 1866, and the same year the mother came to Henry County, Missouri, where they had purchased a place prior to Mr. Smith's death. Mrs. Smith spent the remainder of her life in this county, and died September, 1910, and her remains are interred in the Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Keck is the oldest of a family of three children, the others being James J., and Edgar, who reside on the old homestead. To Frank Keck and wife have been born the following children Anna Belle, George C., James H., and Robert H., all residing at home with their parents. The Keck residence is one of the modern homes of Henry County. It is equipped with an acetelyne lighting system and he has installed a water system and other conveniences which furnish all the conveniences of a city with the freedom of the country.

KEDIGH, Michael
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Dec 11 1840, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:424
Michael Kedigh, a Union veteran of the Civil War and an early settler of Henry County, is a well known farmer of White Oak township. Mr. Kedigh was born in Germany December 11, 1840, and is a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Moring) Kedigh, both natives of Germany. The Kedigh family emigrated to America in 1845, when Michael was five years old. They settled in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, where both the parents spent the remainder of their lives. The father died the same year that he settled in Ohio and the mother died in 1870. They were the parents of the following children: Michael, the subject of this sketch; George, who also served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and died at the age of seventy; Mrs. Caroline Ricker, spent her life in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and is now deceased. Michael Kedigh received such schooling as the rural districts afforded in Ohio in his boyhood days, but as he says himself, his principal education was learning to work. Just about the time that he reached manhood the Civil War broke out and in November, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, 80th Regiment Ohio Infantry for a period of two years, and at the expiration of his term of service he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer and served throughout the war, being mustered out of service at Little Rock, Arkansas, in August, 1865. He was a good soldier and made an unimpeachable war record of which he and his descendants for generations to come may be justly proud. He participated in many important battles and campaigns of great historic moment. He was with Sherman on his memorable march to the sea and took part in the battles of Iuka, Corinth, Jackson, Missionary Ridge and numerous other battles and engagements of lesser importance. He participated in the Grand Review at Washington, D. C. At the close of the war Mr. Kedigh returned to his Ohio home and bought a small farm which he tilled for a short time. In 1870 Mr. Kedigh came to Missouri and located in White Oak township, Henry County. The first eighty acres which he purchased here was at a cost of twenty dollars per acre. He has added more land and now owns one hundred ninety acres, which is well improved and is one of the valuable farms of. Henry County, and Mr. Kedigh is regarded as one of the successful farmers and stockmen of the county. Mr. Kedigh has been twice married. In 1868 he was married to Miss Christena Baker in Ohio. She died in 1880, leaving the following children: Caroline, now the wife of C. D. Martin; Jacob, who was engaged in the mercantile business at Ballard, Missouri, for some time and is now a successful farmer and stockman of Bates County, Missouri; John, who resides at Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mr. Kedigh's second wife, to whom he was married in 1881, bore the maiden name of Margaret Henny. She is a daughter of Benedict and Martha (Zehnder) Henny of Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Benedict Henny was a native of Switzerland and came to America and settled in Ohio in 1854. In 1881 he came to White Oak township, Henry County, and died here November 6, 1893. His wife died in Ohio in 1880. They were the parents of the following children: Benedict, deceased; John, lives at Delmar, Missouri; Rudy, deceased; Christian, Delmar, Missouri; William, White Oak township; Margaret, the wife of Michael Kedigh, the subject of this sketch; Edward; Mrs. Emma Goodman, Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Elizabeth Fraley, Bogue, Kansas, and Mrs. Mary Little, Walker township, and Mrs. Sarah Graff, deceased. To Michael Kedigh and Margaret (Henny) Kedigh have been born three children, as follow: Benedict Edward, married Edith Scanlon and lives in Bogard township; Omer Frances, married Inez Hargrave and lives on the home place, and George William, married Lorena McDaniel and lives in White Oak township. Mr. Kedigh is a public spirited and progressive citizen and takes a keen interest in all matters for the public good. He took an active interest in the reclamation project in Henry County and for seven years served as a director of the drainage district board. He is one of Henry County's most valued citizens.

KEIL, Charles J.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 6 1864, Huntsville, AL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:299
Charles J. Keil. Starting out in the business world at an early age, Charles J. Keil has since been dependent upon his own efforts and resources and the success which he has achieved has come to him as the direct result of his determination and energy, guided by sound judgment. He was born at Huntsville, Alabama, October 6, 1864, a son of Joseph W. and Louisa A. (Plath) Keil. The father was a native of Austria, born April 3, 1838, while the mother's birth occurred in Prussia, March 2, 1838. The father learned the jeweler's trade in his native land and when a young man came to the United States, working for a time in New York City, after which he removed to Huntsville, Alabama. There after remaining for a brief period in the employ of another he started in business on his own account. His final naturalization papers were granted him in 1866. He was married in Huntsville in 1860 and left that State in December, 1864, removing to Burlington, Iowa, but after a few months there he took up his abode in Rushville, Illinois. He had sacrificed all his property in Alabama owing to the exigencies of the war. After five years at Rushville he removed to Clinton, Missouri, on the tenth day of June, 1870, and engaged in the jewelry business, in which he continued until his death on the twenty-eighth of August, 1897. While his stock was at first comparatively small, he built up the largest business not only in Henry County but in his part of the State and became recognized as one of the foremost merchants of Clinton. He devoted much time to his commercial interests, but when he had leisure moments spent them in caring for his flowers. He was the possessor of the finest flower garden in this part of the State, cultivating every species and variety of flowers that could be raised in this climate. He found both pleasure and relaxation in this and his fellow townsmen pointed with pride to his beautiful gardens. Mrs. Keil still makes her home in Clinton, where she has now resided for forty-four years. They were the parents of four children. Charles J. Keil, the third in order of birth, attended the public schools of Clinton and under his father's direction learned the jeweler's trade. He took his place behind the counter when but nine years of age. His father gave him most thorough instruction in all branches of the work. He would not allow him to take down a watch until he knew how to make every part of it. He continued in the store and eventually was admitted to partnership by his father, the relationship being thus maintained until the father's death, although for some years prior to his demise the son was in full control of the business, owing to the condition of his father's health. Charles J. Keil has devoted his entire time and attention to the store and its interests and the Keil jewelry establishment is known all over this part of Missouri. He carries one of the largest and most complete stocks outside of Kansas City and, in fact, his establishment would compare favorably with many of the leading jewelry houses of the metropolis of western Missouri. He occupies two floors of a building one hundred by twenty-two feet and the property is owned by Mr. Keil. He carries a most interesting line of both foreign and domestic manufacture and a very attractive stock of diamonds and other jewels. In September, 1897, Mr. Keil was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Kemper, who was born in Audrain County, Missouri, near Mexico, a daughter of Jonathan and Martha E. (Early) Kemper, who were natives of Owen County, Kentucky. The father, who was born January 2, 1826, died January 13, 1902, at the advanced age of seventy-six years. His wife was born August 13, 1849. In early life he engaged in the stock business in his native State and after removing to Missouri he continued in the same line in Audrain County, where he preempted land and developed a good farm. After residing there for a number of years he removed to Montrose, Henry County, where he continued in the same business, remaining in that locality throughout the rest of his days. His widow survives him and now makes her home in Clinton with Mr. and Mrs. Keil. A little nephew of Mrs. Keil, born in 1901, also resides with them, for, having been left an orphan when a mere child, he was adopted into their family. In politics Mr. Keil is an independent Democrat. He has filled the office of city treasurer, yet has never been a politician in the usually accepted term of office seeking. Fraternally he is connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Fraternal Aid. He is likewise a member of the Christian Church and his life, at all times honorable in its purposes, has won for him the high regard of those with whom he has been associated. Mr. Keil is a deacon in the Christian Church and is secretary and treasurer of the Henry County Board of Christian Churches, a position which he has capably filled for several years. He never fails to meet an obligation or keep an engagement, holds to the highest standards of commercial ethics and the consensus of opinion on the part of his colleagues and contemporaries places him with the leading business men and citizens of Clinton.

KELLAMS, C. D.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 14 1844, Lawrence Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:831
C. D. Kellams, an honored Union veteran of the Civil War, now residing at Clinton, Missouri, was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, February 14, 1844. He is a son of Otho and Eliza (Douglas) Kellams, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Illinois. The mother died when C. D. was a child. Mr. Kellams was reared and educated in Sangamon County, Illinois. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Sangamon County August 13, 1861, for a period of three years, and was mustered into the United States service at Springfield, Illinois, August 21, 1861, in Company B, 30th Regiment Illinois Infantry, under Col. Philip Fouke. Capt. John P. Davis commanded his company. The regiment was organized at Camp Butts August 28, 1861, and September 1 moved to Cairo, Illinois, where it was assigned to Gen. John A. McClermand's Brigade, Gen. U. S. Grant in command. The regiment was later assigned to Second Brigade, First Division, 17th Army Corps, Army of Tennessee, and afterwards 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, and participated in the following engagements: Bellmont, Missouri; Fort Henry and Fort Donaldson, Shiloh, Siege of Corinth, Britton's Land, Jackson, Tennessee; Raymond, Champion Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Siege of Atlanta, Meridian Raid, Ezra Church, March to the Sea, Siege of Savannah, Campaign of the Carolinas, including Pocataligo; Orangesburg, Columbia, Cherow, Fayettesville, and a number of minor engagements. The command marched via Richmond and Alexander, Virginia, to Washington, D. C., and took part in the Grand Review, May 24, 1865. During the course of his military career Mr. Kellams was struck by lightning while at Jackson, Tennessee. The shock caused the loss of the sight of one eye at the time and since then has resulted in the loss of the sight of both eyes. After being struck by lightning Mr. Kellams was unconscious for six hours, during which time he was supposed to be dead. This was during the latter part of the night, and the next morning his comrades dug his grave and when they were getting ready to bury him one of the soldiers thought that he was not dead, and accordingly they took him to a hospital and he soon afterwards regained consciousness. He remained, however, but a short time in the hospital and he was with his regiment again. He was captured at Britton's Lane, with some others while on the march, but was paroled the next day and sent to Jackson, Tennessee, and later to Benton Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri. He did not remain there though until he was exchanged, but joined his regiment again at Lake Providence, Mississippi, and was shortly afterwards detailed as teamster, in which capacity he served until the close of the war. During the course of his military career Mr. Kellams was with his command practically all the time and participated in all of its engagements. He was honorably discharged at Atlanta, Georgia, in 1864. He was faithful in the discharge of every duty and took a gallant part in all of the service of his regiment and rendered heroic and meritorious service, of which his children and descendants may feel justly proud. At the close of the war Mr. Kellams returned to Illinois, where he remained until 1888, when he went to Nebraska. In 1894 he came to Missouri, settling at Blue Lake Springs, Saline County, and in 1898 came to Sedalia. In 1903 he returned to Springfield, Illinois, where he remained until 1909. He then went to Parsons, Kansas, where he remained a few months and in September, 1909, came to Clinton, where he has since resided. Mr. Kellams was united in marriage December 14, 1865, to Miss Margaret J. Sanders, a native of Springfield, Illinois, born February 25, 1848. She is a daughter of William James and Elizabeth (Hall) Sanders, both natives of Ohio. The father was a Civil War veteran, having served in Company A, 73rd Regiment Illinois Infantry. He and his wife went to Arkansas City, Kansas, in 1882 and spent the remainder of their lives there. To Mr. and Mrs. Kellams have been born eleven children, nine of whom are living: Laura Jane, married Hy Felten, Lake Fork, Illinois; Etta Frances, married Alonzo Tegardner, Galesburg, Illinois; Horatio Francis, Ripley, Tennessee; William H., Hiawatha, Kansas; Arthur C., South Union, Kentucky; Thomas A., Hebron, Nebraska; Anna E., resides at Clinton with her parents; Harry E., Decatur, Illinois, and Hattie N., married Martin Bush, Sedalia, Missouri. Mr. Kellams was formerly a member of Samuel Walker Post No.205, Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Illinois, and while a resident of Nebraska Mrs. Kellams was a member of the Relief Corps. The family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Mr. Kellams has been a life long Republican. When a young man, while living in Sangamon County, Illinois, he knew Abraham Lincoln well, saw him many times and talked with him on numerous occasions.

KELLY, James R.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: n/a, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1183
JAMES R. KELLY, farmer and stock raiser, section 16, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, and was the son of William J. Kelly, one of the first settlers of that county. The maiden name of his mother was Martha Mocklin. When James was six years old his parents moved to Cole County, where they resided for about eight years, afterwards locating in Benton County, where James was reared to manhood. In 1857 he went to California and followed teaming until 1861, when he returned to Benton County and farmed until 1865. Then he moved to Kentucky and was engaged in farming until 1868, when he settled in St. Clair County, Missouri. He owns a farm of 100 acres, well improved. Mr. K. was in the Missouri State militia during the late war. September 3, 1865, he was married to Mrs. J. D. Townsland, a native of Missouri. They have six children: Matilda B., William J., Maud, Caroline, Maggie E. and Ore L.

KELLY, John Smith
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: 1842, Newton Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:583
Judge John Smith Kelly, merchant, was born in Newton County, Missouri, in 1842, being the son of Rev. Jeptha M. Kelly, of the M. E. Church, South, who was born in Robinson County, Tennessee, and who came to Newton County, Missouri, in 1838, and to Windsor in 1873. He married Miss Mary Isabel, also of Tennessee. She died in Warsaw, Benton County in 1853. The subject of this sketch received his education at the Arcadia High School in Iron County, Missouri. He entered a store in Warsaw in 1854, when thirteen years of age, but in 1856 left and worked on a farm for a year at five dollars per month. He then remained with his father on a farm until the war, when he entered the army in the Okanes Battalion, and was in the first battle of the war, at Cole Camp. They then joined Governor Jackson's and Price's army, and were in every engagement of the army. Mr. K. was shot through the body at the battle of Carthage, and seriously wounded. He was at the surrender at Shreveport, Louisiana, after which he returned home, where he remained helping his father and working about for very small pay for two years or more. In 1869 he came to Windsor and entered into business with Edwin Bass. He has now become of the prosperous business men of the city, and is having a large and increasing trade. Mr. Bass, his partner, died October 15, 1882. Mr. Kelly married Miss Susannah Spencer, October 22, 1868. She was the daughter of Perry and Susannah (Wiseman) Spencer, of Boone County, Missouri. The former was born and educated in Baltimore, Maryland. They have two children: Spencer J., twelve years old, and Mary Eliza, aged ten. In politics he is a Democrat. He belongs to the M. E. Church, South. In 1882 he was elected county judge for the first district. He has always been connected with the city government in some capacity, and at present is its clerk. Since entering into business, his course has been very marked, and he has exhibited great business tact and energy in all his transactions.

KEMP, Harry
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Aug 8 1848, England
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:522
Harry Kemp is a prominent architect, contractor and builder of Clinton. The subject of this sketch, originally from England, was born August 8, 1848. He passed his youthful days there, and at the age of fifteen years was apprenticed to the carpenter trade in London, where he worked till May, 1867. The latter part of the time he was foreman of the wood working machinery of the shop. While learning his trade he attended the night sessions of the famous Kensington School of Art, and took a thorough course in geometry and architecture. In May, 1867, he emigrated to Quebec, Canada, but a few days later went to Hamilton, Canada, where he labored till the fall of 1869. Going to DuQuoin, Illinois, he was engaged in bridge building with the Cairo Short Line Railroad for two months. Subsequently he became located in St. Louis, Missouri, where he filled a like position with the Missouri Pacific Railroad, and after a short time with that company, he moved to Jefferson City. There with J. H. McAdow as a partner, he embarked in contracting and building, doing business till 1876. In, June, 1877, he came to Clinton, Missouri, where he has since followed contracting. He is recognized here as a leading mechanic, and many good buildings of his construction in Clinton attest that fact. Mr. Kemp was married May 3 1874, to Miss Minnie McAdow, a native of Ohio. They have three children: Emma E., Minnie K. and Nellie A. Mr. K. is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is prominent in the Sunday School of that church, and is the present superintendent.

KENSINGER, Edwin Johnson
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Mar 22 1858, Miami Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:790
Among the many agriculturists of Henry County who are worthy of mention in this volume the name of E. J. Kensinger stands well in the lead of agricultural success and good citizenship, having fulfilled faithfully his obligations as a farmer and leader of progress in his community. Mr. Kensinger has two hundred seventy-four acres of well improved land in Shawnee township on which the improvements come up to the requirements and needs of the successful farmer. Mr. Kensinger lives in Fields Creek township one mile north of Clinton on fifteen acres, where he is able to give his children the advantage of a high school education at Clinton. E. J. Kensinger was born in Miami County, Ohio, in 1858, the son of Lewis H. and Alice (Hitchins) Kensinger. Lewis Kensinger was a native of Ohio and for some years farmed in Ohio, where he met his wife, who was a native of that State. In 1877 they purchased land in Shawnee township, Henry County, but did not come to make it their home until 1881. In 1878 their son, E. J., the subject of this sketch, came to Henry County and fenced the farm, making various other improvements. Lewis Kensinger died July 7, 1893, and his wife departed this life December 10, 1916, and they are buried at the cemetery in Covington, Miami County, Ohio. The following are the children living that were born to them: Mrs. Ella Worley, born 1855, resides at Covington, Ohio; E. J., with whom this sketch deals; Mrs. Clara Folckemer, born 1861, lives in Kansas City, Missouri; Clifton H., born 1870, resides in Rockville, Missouri. Mr. Kensinger was educated in Covington, Ohio, and in 1878 came to Henry County to look after his father's land. He remained with his parents after their arrival until 1884, when he went to Kansas, engaging in farming and stock raising in Coffey, Lyons and Greenwood Counties. In 1888 he went to Indian Territory and the year of 1889 he spent in Oklahoma and Wyoming. In 1890 he returned to Kansas City, Missouri, where he was employed for eight years. In 1898 he purchased one hundred twenty-four acres in Shawnee township and has added to his land holdings until he is now the owner of two hundred seventy-four acres of land in the forenamed township. E. J. Kensinger and Clara Wade were united in marriage March 2, 1892, and are the parents of the following children: Mrs. Edna Warner of Covington, Ohio; Mrs. Alice Shiffner on the home farm in Shawnee township; Helen, Oliver and Lewis at home. The two latter children are attending the high school at Clinton, Missouri. Mrs. Clara Wade Kensinger was the daughter of Peter and Sarah J. Wade, the former's death occurring in February, 1917. Mrs. Wade resides on their home farm in Shawnee township. Her ten children are all living and blessing the communities in which they live. There are forty-seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The following are the children: Benjamin, Kansas City, Kansas; Henry, Washington; Mrs. Minnie Ragland of Tebo township; Mrs. Belle Devinny, St. Clair County, Missouri; Meredith W., of Shawnee township; Mrs. Lulu Paxton of Tebo township; Mrs. Ava Streeter, Kansas City, Kansas; Warren, Shawnee township, and William, Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Kensinger is conducting general farming and stock raising and is one of the progressive men of his community.

KENSINGER, L. L.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Sep 20 1852, Miami Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:641
L. L. Kensinger, a member of the extensive milling firm of Goodrict & Kensinger, was born in Miami County, Ohio, September 20, 1852. He is a son of E. S. and Mary (Eller) Kensinger, natives of Ohio, and was the eldest of four children. His youth was divided between working on a farm and attending the common schools, up to the age of sixteen, when he was occupied in a mill at Covington, Ohio. He continued the milling business in different parts of Ohio till 1878, and then moved to Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, where he was employed in a mill one year. Since that time he has resided in Calhoun. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity. Mr. K. was united in marriage June 22, 1880, to Miss E. E. Lehman, who was born in Ohio. They have one child, Luther C.

KENT, Edmond Curran
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: 1861, Dublin, Ireland
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:827
E. C. Kent, president of the Clinton National Bank, and a leading clothing merchant of Clinton, Missouri, is a native of Dublin, Ireland. He is a son of Edmund C. Kent, who during his active career conducted a large dyeing establishment in Dublin. He was also engaged in the bakery and grocery business and now resides in Dublin, Ireland, where he is living retired. His wife died in 1916. The Kent family emigrated from Ireland to Canada when E. C. Kent was a boy of fourteen years. The family returned to Dublin two years later, but E. C., who was then about sixteen years of age, remaining with an uncle, who lived at Peru, Indiana. Here he attended school until he was twenty-one years of age, when he made a trip to his native land, and Scotland. Shortly afterward he returned to Peru, Indiana, where he learned the tailor's trade with his uncle. When he was twenty-four years of age he went from Peru, Indiana, to Great Bend, Kansas, and after working at his trade there about one and one half years, when he went to Palestine, Texas He engaged in the merchant tailoring business in the latter place, and conducted an extensive business, frequently employing as many as twelve or more tailors, and was recognized as having the best merchant tailoring business in the State of Texas. In 1891 he came to Clinton, where he conducted an exclusive merchant tailoring establishment until 1915, when he added a complete line of clothing and men's furnishings. The Kent Clothing House is not only an attractive establishment, but carries a complete line of high class clothing and furnishings of well recognized merit. Mr. Kent aims to carry well-known and well-established makes of clothing which have stood the test of time. Mr. Kent has met with a large degree of success in the mercantile world, although he has not confined his activities to this field, alone. He is a successful banker and a large land owner. He was one of the organizers of the Clinton National Bank, and was a member of its first board of directors, and he has been connected with that bank in an official way since its organization, January 13, 1906, having continually served on the board of directors. In January, 1916, he was elected president of that institution and is still serving in that capacity. In addition to his property interests in Clinton he owns considerable property in Kansas City, Missouri, and also a section of valuable land in Barton County, Kansas, which is located about five miles from Great Bend. This is recognized as some of the most fertile and productive wheat land in Kansas. Mr. Kent was first married at Great Bend, Kansas, to Miss Ellen Uphins Diffenbacher, daughter of C. F. Diffenbacher, a prominent attorney of Great Bend, Kansas, who for a time was a member of the law firm of Diffenbacher & Banty. Mr. Diffenbacher served as district judge in Kansas for a number of years. To Mr. and Mrs. Kent were born three children, as follow: E. C., who is associated with his father in the clothing store at Clinton; P. J., of the United States Aviation Corps, who is now general instructor at United States Aviation, Camp Wright, Fairfield, Ohio. He is an honor graduate of Cornell University; F. D., the youngest son of Mr. Kent is now serving as first lieutenant in the National Army in France. Mr. Kent's first wife died May 22, 1914. On July 10, 1917, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Christine Vanderespt of Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Kent is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He is one of the substantial business men of Henry County.

KEPNER, A. E.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Dec 5 1849, Jo Daviess Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:612
A. E. Kepner. The subject of this sketch is a native of Jo Daviess County, Illinois, and was born December 5, 1849. Benjamin H. Kepner, his father, and also his mother, whose maiden name was Sarah Bushey, came originally from Pennsylvania. The former grew to manhood at his birthplace where he married, and in 1848 moved to Illinois, being one of the pioneer settlers of Jo Daviess County, and there he still resides on the land which he entered and improved. A. E. Kepner divided his younger days between working on the farm and attending the public schools. He was married in Wisconsin, September 29, 1872, to Miss Roxie Rowe, a native of New York, but who was reared and educated principally in Illinois. She was the daughter of Delevan Rowe. After his marriage Mr. Kepner came to Missouri and located in Henry County, purchasing land and improving the farm where he now resides. He owns 160 acres of land, all in a good state of cultivation, enclosed with a hedge, and about twenty acres in timothy meadow. An abundance of fruit is upon the place which is in section 35, about two miles south of Montrose. Mr. Kepner is an industrious, enterprising and thorough farmer and a good business man and pushes to success whatever he undertakes. He manifests an interest in educational matters and works hard toward the promotion of his school district. He was a member of the board and clerk of the district some six years. Mr. and Mrs. K. have four children Etha E., Ida F., Benjamin R. and Florence V. He and his wife are members of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

KEPNER, A. L.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Sep 22 1845, Jo Daviess Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:612
A. L. Kepner owes his nativity to Jo Daviess County, Illinois, where he was born September 22, 1845, being the son of B. H. and Sarah E. (Bushey) Kepner, natives of Pennsylvania. A. L. spent his youth in the county of his birth on his father's farm, attending the public schools, where he received his primary education supplemented with two terms attendance at a high school. In 1867, he went to California, passed two years on the Pacific Slope, and was engaged in ranching near Stockton. Returning to his home in the winter of 1869, in the fall of 1870, he came to Missouri and settled in Henry County, where he bought the land and improved the farm which he now occupies. After working on this place three years, in connection with his brother, A. E. Kepner, he retraced his steps to Illinois in the winter of 1873, and had charge of his father's farm for four years. Mr. Kepner was married in Jo Daviess County, November 16, 1876, to Miss Ada B. Jenkins, of that county, and a daughter of A. N. Jenkins. She was reared and educated in her native county, and was a prominent teacher there for seven years, and was one of eight sisters, six of whom were teachers. In the spring of 1877, Mr. Kepner came back to his farm in Missouri, which he has since continued to cultivate and improve. He has 200 acres, all in cultivation, with good buildings, improvements, etc. This place is located on section 35, and is situated some three miles southwest of Montrose. Mr. and Mrs. Kepner have two children: Agnes Estella and Mark L.

KERR, H. C.
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Nov 18 1824, Adams Co, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:760
H. C. Kerr, farmer, section 20, owes his nativity to Adams County, Pennsylvania, where he was born November 18, 1824. Josiah Kerr, his father, was also born in that county, October 27, 1784, and was married there to Mary Campbell of the same county, born September 3, 1785. In the fall of 1828, the family moved to Ohio, and settled in Darke County, being among the first in that locality. Here the doctor was engaged in farming until his death, August 20, 1873. His wife had preceded him, she having died January 12, 1836. H. C. Kerr divided his youth between working on the home farm and attending during the winter months the common schools. He was married February 5, 1857, to Miss Anna Mary Cromer, a native of Adams County, and a daughter of John Cromer. He subsequently took up his location on a farm in Darke County, Ohio, where he resided until moving to Missouri in the winter of 1879, when he settled in Henry County. Then he purchased the place which he now occupies. He has 280 acres all in cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr have a family of five children: William J., James A., Josiah C., Izora J., and John H. C. Mr. K. and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

KERR, James Alexander
Urich, Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Apr 17 1859, Greenville, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:650
James A. Kerr, a prominent druggist of Urich, belongs to one of the pioneer families of Henry County. He was born in Greenville, Ohio, April 17, 1859, and is a son of Hugh C. and Anna M. (Cromer) Kerr, both natives of Pennsylvania. The Kerr family came to Henry County in 1879, where the father bought 208 acres of land, and was engaged in farming and stock raising until the time of his death in 1885. His widow now resides in Darke County, Ohio, on a place which her father bought in 1824, To Hugh and Anna M. Cromer Kerr were born the following children: William J., deceased; James A., the subject of this sketch; J. C., deceased; Mrs. Azora May Livingston, deceased; and John H., deceased. Hugh C. Kerr, father of James A. Kerr, was one of the early day advocates of good roads more than fifty years ago in Ohio, and was one of the promoters of what was known as the National Turnpike through his section of the country. It is but recently that men have been brought to the proper conception of the value of good roads. Methods of transportation have always been one of the world's great problems and the wonder and pity of it is that mankind is so short sighted that they cannot, or will not, see the value of road improvement. James A. Kerr received his education, principally, in the public schools of Darke County, Ohio. After coming to Henry County he followed farming and stock raising until 1885, when he came to Urich and opened a drug store, in partnership with Dr. J. Noble. He studied pharmacy under the preceptorship of Doctor Noble and their business relations continued for three years. At the expiration of that time, Mr. Kerr bought the interest of his partner in the business which he has since conducted. The Kerr drug store is not only the pioneer drug store of Urich but is the principal one there. Mr. Kerr is up to date. He not only aims to cover the field of the retail druggist, but in his store is found a complete line of what is known to the trade as druggists sundries, a line as complete as can be found in any town. James A. Kerr was united in marriage June 1, 1896, to Miss Rachel Gillson, a daughter of D. Gillson of Appleton City, Missouri. Her father who was well known throughout western Missouri as Captain Gillson, is now deceased, as is also his wife, and their remains are buried at Appleton City, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Kerr have been born two children, Edith, the wife of R. C. Glenn, a son of Judge Allen Glenn of Harrisonville, Missouri, and they reside at Powersville, and Hugh Chester, who resides at home with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr are members of the Presbyterian Church and they have a broad social acquaintance in western Henry County and are of the representative and highly respected citizens of this county.

KEYES, Lyman Eugene
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Nov 15 1849, Tioga Co, NY
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:611
L. E. Keyes, a progressive business man of Clinton, who is president of the L. E. Keyes Mill & Elevator Company, is a native of New York. He was born in Tioga County November 15, 1849, a son of Orlando and Lucinda Keyes. The father was a minister and served as chaplain in the Union Army for eighteen months during the Civil War. and while in the service lost his health and died at Climax, Michigan, in 1865 at the age of forty-three years. His widow now lives at Scotts, Michigan, aged ninety years. Orlando and Lucinda Keyes were the parents of the following children Irene, now the wife of James Powers, Scotts, Michigan; L. E., the subject of this sketch; Wilbur W., died at Scotts, Michigan, in 1907 at the age of fifty-five years; Sarah M., married H. O. Cline, who served as sheriff of Ingham County, Michigan, and she is now deceased; Etta M., married Doctor Jackson of Scotts, Michigan, and they are both deceased; Charles H., died in 1878 at the age of twenty-one years. Mr. Keyes removed to Michigan with his parents when he was a boy and was reared in that State, receiving his education in the public schools at Climax, Michigan. When fifteen years of age he began working at the cooper's trade which he followed for three years. He then worked at the carpenter's trade, which he followed for two years. He then followed farming for a time and in 1879 came to Missouri, locating at Rolla, where he engaged in the milling business again and was foreman in a mill at Rolla for twelve years. In 1891 the concern with which he was associated moved their plant to Clinton and Mr. Keys continued with them until 1917, when he engaged in the milling business at Clinton, for himself as president of the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company, successors to the J. H. Krocke Milling Company, which was organized in April, 1907, to succeed the J. H. Krocke Grain Company which at that time failed. The Keys Mill & Elevator Company succeeded to this business February 6, 1917. Its officers are: L. E. Keyes, president; Charles Wonderlick, vice-president; and L. W. Keyes, secretary and manager. The business is capitalized at $10,000. During the year 1917 this company did over $255,000 worth of business. The Keyes Mill & Elevator are well equipped to handle a large volume of business. The capacity of their elevator is eighteen thousand bushels of grain and besides this they are able to handle a large quantity of grain in their warehouses and cribs. They manufacture meal and feed on a large scale, and are jobbers in flour. The elevator is constructed of concrete and both the mill and elevator are equipped with all modern machinery and appliances. L. E. Keyes was married in 1875 to Clara J. Dean of Scotts, Michigan, and the following children were born to this union: Dean W., engaged in the train service of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad; Paul C., a conductor on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway and resides at Sedalia, Missouri; L. W., secretary of the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company; and Clayton, who was accidentally killed while in the employ of the Kansas City, Clinton and Springfield Railway Company, at the age of twenty-two years. All of Mr. Keyes' sons are interested in the business. Mr. Keyes is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is one of the substantial business men of Clinton.

KEYES, Lyman Wilbur "Babe"
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 30 1885, Rolla, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:612
L. W. Keyes, secretary and manager of the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company at Clinton, is a native of Missouri. He was born at Rolla in 1885 and is a son of L. E. and Clara J. (Dean) Keyes, a sketch of whom precedes this article. L. W. Keyes was educated in the public schools at Rolla and learned the cooper's trade with his father, and continued in the employ of the same company with which his father was employed until he became associated with the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company in the capacity of secretary and manager. Mr. Keyes was married March 4, 1909, to Miss Nellie Raney, a daughter of Joe and Amilda K. (Pigg) Raney of Clinton, Missouri. To this union has been born one daughter, Clayta. Mr. Keyes is one of the progressive young business men of Clinton, and has a wide business acquaintance.

KEYSER, Joseph Franklin
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jul 23 1833, Page Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:646
J. F. Keyser, dealer in groceries, was born in Page County, Virginia, July 23, 1833, and was a son of Andrew and Mary (Braubaker) Keyser, also Virginians by birth. His paternal grandfather was a soldier in the revolutionary war. J. F. was reared on a farm and educated in the subscription schools of his native state. In 1853 he went to California, where he was engaged in mining for 7 years, then returning to Virginia. In April, 1861, he enlisted in Company K, 10th Virginia Cavalry and participated in many important battles, receiving two severe wounds. In 1866 he emigrated to Cooper County, Missouri, where he resided till 1880, (except one year while in California,) subsequently coming to Calhoun, Henry County, and here he has since resided, occupied in business. He is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Keyser was married January 23, 1866, to Miss Susie F. Williams, a native of Virginia, by whom he has two children - William Frank and Maggie E.

KIBBEY, H. N.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: 1869, Abington, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:673
H. N. Kibbey, a prominent merchant of Clinton, Missouri, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Abington in 1869, a son of W. H. and Mary (Briggs) Kibbey, both natives of Clinton County, Ohio. W. H. Kibbey served in the 17th Ohio Infantry for three and one-half years during the Civil War. He was engaged in the mercantile business in Illinois after the war and later went to Nebraska, and in 1894 came to Clinton, Missouri, where he was engaged in the restaurant business for nine years. He died at Clinton in 1906 and his wife departed this life in 1916, and their remains were buried in the Englewood Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: H. N., the subject of this sketch; H. W., an engineer, lives at Kearney, Nebraska; and Etta, now the wife of William Smith, Omaha, Nebraska. H. N. Kibbey received his education in the public schools of Illinois and when a boy worked in his father's store, and when the family moved to Nebraska he went with them. In 1894 when they came to Clinton he also came here. Shortly after coming to Clinton he entered the employ of W. H. Bledsoe, who conducted a harness store on North Main street. He remained with Mr. Bledsoe for nine years, and in 1906 purchased Mr. Bledsoe's business and moved to his present location on the northeast corner of the square. In addition to the harness business Mr. Kibbey also carries a complete stock of shoes and trunks and leather goods. In October, 1917, Mr. Kibbey sold his harness department to Bristell & VanWinkle, and since that time has devoted his attention to shoes, trunks and leather goods, and is the leading dealer in Clinton in these general lines. He is a progressive merchant and has built up an extensive trade. His policy is square dealing. He believes in the time honored precept of the mercantile business that a satisfied customer is the best advertisement. Mr. Kibbey was united in marriage January 8, 1900, with Miss Bine Strain of Carney, Nebraska. Her mother, Mrs. Sarah Strain, now resides at Clinton, Missouri, at the age of eighty-four. Mrs. Kibbey is one of the following children born to her parents: R. C., Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Edward, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Lizzie, now the wife of Herbert Sanburn, Ft. Scott, Kansas, and Bine, the wife of H. N. Kibbey. To Mr. and Mrs. Kibbey have been born two children: Fay, now the wife of W. A. Snell, Florence, Louisiana; Nannie, now the wife of Rollen Blakemore, Clinton, Missouri. Mr. Kibbey is one of the substantial business men of Clinton, and the Kibbey family are prominent in the community.

KIDD, Daniel B.
Chalk Level Township, St. Clair County
born: 1833, Madison Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1146
DANIEL B. KIDD, farmer and stock raiser, section 16, one of the representative citizens of St. Clair County, was born in Madison County, Kentucky, August 22, 1833. His parents were Allen and Mildred (Gorland) Kidd, both natives of Virginia. When Daniel B. was about one year old they moved to Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, and in 1840 to Pettis County. In 1841 Johnson County became their home, they going thence in 1843 to Lexington, Lafayette County. In 1848 they located in Henry County, Missouri. Allen Kidd was an excellent carpenter and worked in these various points on public buildings. Daniel B., having learned the trade of wool carding in Henry County, located at Osceola, St. Clair County, in 1853 and was engaged in following that business for four years. The succeeding two years he was occupied in farming, and then for one year gave his attention to wool carding at Taberville and then in Sedalia, where he was engaged in manufacturing wagons and speculating. In 1867 he returned to St. Clair County and here has since been interested in farming and raising stock. His landed estate consists of 3,600 acres, his home farm being well improved. He is feeding 123 head of beef cattle and 200 head of stock cattle. He also makes a specialty of fine blooded stock, having a superior herd of short horns. He is a member of the Christian Church and belongs to the I. O. O. F. November 6, 1856, Mr. Kidd was married to Miss Mary Ledbetter, a native of Tennessee. She was born December 29, 1836. They have five children: Christopher C., Daniel B., Jr., Charles B., Marion and Logan C.

KIMBROUGH, John S. Sr.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jul 5 1819, Louisa Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:523
John S. Kimbrough, stock dealer, was born in Louisa County, Virginia, July 5th, 1819. His parents, John and Katharine Boxley Kimbrough, were both Virginians by birth. When John was an infant they removed to Warren County, Kentucky, where he was brought up and educated, and from his fourteenth year clerked in a general store at Bowling Green, Kentucky. In October, 1839, they came to Springfield, Missouri, where his father died in September, 1840. At his death his family was left with very limited means, and their support devolved upon John. Notwithstanding this heavy burden his energy was equal to the emergency, and he fulfilled his duty nobly. His mother's death occurred in the fall of 1861. In 1841 Mr. K. engaged in blacksmithing at Springfield, Missouri, which he followed successfully for eight years. Then in 1849 he embarked in merchandising and general trading in stock, etc., which occupied his attention till December, 1861. By this time he had, acquired quite a fortune, but was ruined by the war, and retreated with General Price to Arkansas on his move through Missouri. In the spring of 1862 he settled in Fayetteville, Arkansas, residing there till the winter of 1862, when he returned to Springfield, Missouri. Here he remained till the spring of 1863, and then went to St. Louis, Missouri, for a short time. In the fall of 1863, he resumed merchandising at Columbia, Missouri, and so continued for nearly two years. In the spring of 1865 he started from St. Louis with a stock of goods, by water, to Montana Territory, and upon arriving there became interested in business at Helena. In December, 1865, leaving his business with a trusted clerk, he returned to Columbia, Missouri, by the overland route to visit his family. Going again to Helena in the spring of 1866 he continued to do an extensive business till the fall of 1866, when he closed out his interests there and retraced his steps to Columbia, Missouri. In the spring of 1867 he bought another stock of goods at St. Louis, which he shipped by water to Houston, Texas, but in the following July was compelled to give up his trade there on account of the yellow fever epidemic. Returning to Missouri he settled near Sedalia, and buying a farm of 1,160 acres in that county, engaged in farming. In January, 1868, he traded his farm for a large stock of goods in Sedalia, and was a prominent merchant in that city for two years. In 1870 he came to Clinton, Missouri, and started in the hardware and implement business, at which he remained occupied till 1878. Since that time he has been farming and stock dealing. He has a fine farm in Fairview Township consisting of 1,405 acres, upon which he feeds an average of 150 head of cattle per year. He is also interested in the Coushou cattle ranch in Texas. Mr. Kimbrough was married in December, 1845, to Miss Linna Wear, a native of Tennessee. They had three children, Pleasant W., Katherine and Anna N. Mrs. K. died December 19th, 1862. He was again married in May, 1864, to Miss Ellen M. Graham, of New Jersey. They have five children, John S. Joseph B., Laura G., Linna and Henry S. Mr. K. is a member of the Masonic order, and belongs to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

KINCHELOE, Moses B.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1845, Spencer Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1114
MOSES B. KINCHELOE, M.D. Among the well known professional men of St. Clair County may be mentioned the subject of this sketch. He is a native of Spencer County, Kentucky, and was born October 6, 1845. His father, Almanyor Kincheloe, was also born in that county February 6, 1816, and his grandfather, Jesse, an eminent physician, was a native of Virginia. The mother of Moses, formerly Elvira Buckner, was born in Spencer County July 4, 1821. She was a daughter of Moses V. Buckner, who was born in that county April 12, 1799. Moses B. was the second child of a family of five children. His mother's death occurred in October, 1856, and his early life was spent in acquiring his primary education and working on a farm. In 1868 he took a literary course at the Georgetown College of Kentucky. In 1869 he taught school and passed his leisure hours in reading medicine under Dr. H. D. Rodman. He attended the Medical University of Louisville, Kentucky, and afterward settled in Bullitt County, Kentucky. In 1873 he attended another course of lectures and was graduated in the spring of 1874. In 1879 he came to Appleton City, Missouri, and opened an office. In the spring of 1880 he formed a partnership with Dr. W. E. Shelton, this relation existing till January, 188i, since which time he has been alone. Dr. K. was united in marriage July 7, 1881, to Mrs. Nannie Neeley, whose maiden name was Royce, a native of Richmond, Kentucky. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

KING, Edward M.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1846, Brown Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1115
EDWARD M. KING. dealer in books, stationery, confectionery, toys, etc., was born in Brown County, Ohio, February 7, 1846. He was reared to manhood in his native county and in 1861-2 he attended the Antioch College, of Yellow Springs, Ohio. During the terms of 1862-3-4, he was a student at the Miami University at Oxford, Ohio, and in 1864-5 he took a commercial course at Bryant & Stratton's College. of Cleveland. In January, 1865, he went to Thibodaux, Louisiana, where he was engaged in the grocery and provision business until the spring of 1868. Returning to Ohio, he remained at home until the fall of that year. he then came to Missouri, settling in Hudson, Bates County, where he was occupied in trade, till the fall of 1869, when he moved his stock of goods to Appleton City. The firm was at that time known as King & Hodkins. They erected one of the first buildings in the place and were occupied in the grocery trade till the spring of 1872. In the spring of 1873, Mr. King embarked in his present business, which he has made a great success. He was united in marriage January 28, 1880, with Jennie M. Burton, a native of Randolph County, Missouri. They have one child, an infant. He is a member of the Masonic order, and of the Presbyterian church.

KING, Richard T.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1817, Washington Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1114
RICHARD T. KING, section 2, was born in Washington County, Tennessee, November 28, 1817. He was reared in his native county till twenty years of age. His parents, James and Lydia (Tilton) King, were of Scotch-English descent. The death of the former occurred in March, 1856, his widow dying in June, 1859. When twenty years old James, with the family, removed to McDonough County, Illinois, where he resided twelve years. Going to Warren County, Illinois, he was prominently occupied in farming, and there he still owns land. In September, 1879, he came to St. Clair County, Missouri, and in February, 1879, bought and settled where he now resides. He has 160 acres of well improved farm land and is one of our substantial farmers. Mr. King was married November 28, 1839, to Miss Martha A. Holden, a native of Ohio. They have eight children: Phoebe, William, James M., Jonathan H., Mirah H., Isabel L., Franklin T. and Charles W. While a resident of Warren County, Illinois, Mr. K. was supervisor of Pleasant Township and a justice of the peace for twelve years.

KINYON, Joseph Samuel
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Sep 26 1863, Washington Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:783
J. S. Kinyon, a well known and successful farmer and stockman of Shawnee township, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Washington County September 26, 1863, a son of Daniel C. and Anna (Strawback) Kinyon. The Kinyon family came to Henry County and settled in Shawnee township in 1881, when J. S. was about eighteen years of age. The father died in 1901 and the mother departed this life in 1883. They were the parents of the following children: Henry, resides in Clinton, Missouri; J. S., the subject of this sketch; Lafayette, Clinton, Missouri; Lee, Clinton, Missouri; Joann, married Charles Howe and resides at Clinton, Missouri, and Pluma, deceased. J. S. Kinyon attended school in Illinois and came to Henry County with his parents when he was about eighteen years of age. He soon afterwards bought a farm, which was known as the Bence place. In 1905 he purchased his present place from James Longford. This is one of the valuable farms of Shawnee township and consists of two hundred forty acres. Mr. Kinyon carries on general farming and stock raising and is one of the progressive farmers of the community. Mr. Kinyon was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Bence in 1889. She is a daughter of Adam Bence, an early settler of Shawnee township, who is now deceased. Mrs. Kenyon's mother is also dead. Mrs. Kinyon has one brother, David, now living in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Kinyon have one adopted son, H. H., who is a graduate of the University of Missouri at Columbia. The Kinyon family are members of the Baptist Church and rank among the leading people of Henry County

KIRK, James A.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1830, Morgan Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1134
JAMES A. KIRK, section 1, was born in Morgan County, Kentucky, September 25, 1830, and is a son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Nickell) Kirk, both Kentuckians by birth. James A. passed his youth on a farm, and was married in Rowan County, in October, 1855, to Miss Telitha Clark, a native of Fleming County, and a daughter of Dixon Clark. After his marriage Mr. Kirk resided in Rowan County about eight years and in 1863 removed to Missouri and located first in Linn County, residing there some nine years. Selling out he went to Texas, spent one season then he returned to Missouri and settled in St. Clair County. He came on his present farm in the spring of 1881 and now has 160 acres all in cultivation. He makes a specialty of feeding cattle for the market. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk have seven children: Sarah E. (wife of Wesley Griffith), Adella F., Philip, Dixon, Emma, Herbert, and Walter. Mr. Kirk is one of the substantial men of this locality. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.

KIRN, Charles
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: 1832, Wurtemburg, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:613
Charles Kirn, an enterprising farmer and stock dealer of this township, came originally from Wurtemburg, Germany, where he was born December 2, 1832. His parents, Conrad and Rosa Kirn, nee Rauss, were also natives of Wurtemburg. Charles emigrated to the United States with the family in 1852, and located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His youth, from the age of six to eighteen years, was spent in school, and after settling in Michigan, he was engaged in railroading and fired on an engine for five years, after which he ran an engine for one year. In 1860 he moved to Illinois, where he gave his attention to farming, in Washington County, and also to the handling of stock for eight years. In 1868 he came to Missouri, and in 1875 to Henry County, purchased land and improved his present farm. This contains 405 acres, with about sixty-six acres of tame grass, upon which is a good brick house and other improvements. He makes a specialty of handling and feeding stock. This farm is located on section 25, one and a quarter miles from Montrose. Mr. Kirn was married in Illinois, May 2, 1861, to Miss Augusta T. Flaxbarth, a native of Pennsylvania. There are five children by this marriage: John C., Mary L., Julius G., Rosie C., and Emma. Mrs. K. died November 1, 1872. He was subsequently married in this county, February 23, 1875, to Mrs. Mary Breideeser, a daughter of John Cordell. She was born in Maryland, but was reared in Henry County. They have one son, Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Kirn are members of the German Reform Church. He is a man who takes a great interest in educational matters.

KIRTLY, Samuel L.
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Jul 10 1846, Boone Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:750
Samuel L. Kirtly, stock dealer at Brownington, came originally from Boone County, Kentucky, where he was born July 10, 1846, being the son of Elijah and Mary Kirtly, nee Sandfords, also Kentuckians by birth. Samuel accompanied his parents to Boone County, Missouri, in 1856, but after living there two years they came to Henry County, where he grew to manhood, his youth being spent on a farm. In March, 1864, he enlisted in the Forty-fifth Missouri Volunteer Infantry and served till discharged, July 5, 1865. He participated in the fights at Jefferson City, Nashville, Tennessee, and Frankfort. After his discharge he returned to his home, and was married here December 24, 1867, to Miss Sarah F. Brown, a daughter of John P. Brown and a native of the county. After this he was engaged in farming and trading in cattle for about thirteen years. He is now giving his attention to the handling and feeding of cattle and hogs, and handles on an average about twenty-five car loads of cattle and twenty car loads of hogs annually. He is at present in partnership with J. L. Peeler in the stock business, and these gentlemen are feeding at this time 105 head of steers and about 175 head of hogs. Mrs. Kirtly died in March, 1873, leaving three children: Sidney May, Laura J. and Rosa Bird. Mr. K. was subsequently married October 8, 1876, to Mrs. Emma Wagnor, of this county. She has one son by her former marriage, Arna Wagnor. There are three children by this last marriage: Ura, Lock. H. and Jane H. Mr. Kirtly is identified with the Democratic party and has filled several local offices in this township, among others that of constable for four consecutive years. His wife is a member of the Christian Church.

KITCHEN, Frank P.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Apr 2 1857, Johnson Co, IA
Source:1917 Missouri The Center State, selected bios reprinted by Clinton Democrat
Business enterprise and commercial progress in Clinton find an exponent in Frank P. Kitchen, proprietor of a furniture and undertaking establishment which he has conducted since 1883. In this period, covering thirty-one years, he has maintained an unassailable reputation for business integrity and at all times has been actuated by the spirit of the age as manifest along commercial lines. He was born in Johnson County, Iowa, April 2, 1857, and is a son of Martin A. and Martha (Cline) Kitchen, the former a native of New Jersey and the latter of Ohio. In early life the father learned the millwright's trade. He removed from his native State of Ohio, where he met and married Miss Cline, and subsequently they became residents of Iowa, leaving that state for Missouri i the year 1860, at which time they located in Morgan County. In less than a year, however, the family removed to Jefferson City and there during the Civil War Martin A. Kitchen enlisted, attaining the rank of major in the Union Army. Me also served as provost marshal, with headquarters at Jefferson City, during the last two years of the war and rendered valuable aid to his country in both connections. After the cessation of hostilities he removed to Harrisonville, Cass County, and for a year lived upon a farm there. He next came to Henry County, where he followed the carpenter's trade in Clinton for a number of years, continuing his residence in this county until his death, which occurred in the year 1898, when he had attained the age of seventy-four years. He had long survived his wife, who passed away in Clinton in 1876. Martin A. Kitchen became a prominent and influential resident of the town and was called to the office of mayor, in which he served for one term. Frank P. Kitchen is the eldest in a family of seven children. He attended the district schools and also the high school Clinton, and in the school of experience he has learned many valuable lessons. At the age of sixteen years he began working for others on a farm and in various ways was employed until 1883, carefully saving his earnings until his industry and economy had brought to him sufficient capital to enable him to engage in business on his own account. He turned to commercial pursuits, establishing a furniture and undertaking business in Clinton, in which he still continues. He has ever carried a large and well selected line of goods, and his patronage has steadily increased as the years have gone by. His business methods have ever been thoroughly reliable, and his enterprising spirit has enabled him to meet the wishes of his patrons. He is also heavily interested financially in the Harper Manufacturing Company of Fredonia, Kansas, and in various business concerns which are factors in the industrial and commercial development of Clinton, while bringing to the individual stockholders well merited prosperity. Mr. Kitchen is likewise one of the landowners of Henry County, having made judicious investment in property, and he is also engaged in the breeding of livestock. In 1892, Mr. Kitchen was united in marriage to Miss Jessie Cocke, a daughter of William H. Cocke, one of the pioneers of Henry County. They became the parents of eight children, William, Katherine, Frank, Connie, Barry, Mary De La Vergne, Howard and Nancy. The eldest daughter is now a student in Central College at Lexington, Missouri. Mr. Kitchen is a firm believer in the value of education and is giving to his children good opportunities in that direction. The family attend the Christian Church in which the parents hold membership. Mr. Kitchen is a member of the building committee of the Christian Church which in 1914 erected a magnificent new edifice at a cost of $30,000. Mr. Kitchen also belongs to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Woodmen of the World, and the Masonic Lodge. His political allegiance is given to the Republican party, and he has served for the ninth year as postmaster, in which office he has been a most capable, faithful and satisfactory incumbent. He was appointed October 1905, and his term expired April 15, 1914. Mr. Kitchen has been a member of the school board for sixteen years and is still a member, and he stands at all times for those measures and movements which are of value in promoting the material, intellectual and moral welfare of the town and country.

KITCHEN, Howard
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Dec 6 1859, Hickory Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:524
Howard Kitchen, of the firm of Hutchinson & Kitchen, manufacturers of the famous "Hutch and Kitch" Cigars, are the most extensive cigarmakers in this city, and are now working fifteen hands and manufacturing 15,000 cigars per week. The business was established by this firm in May, 1881, and their goods are in such a demand that they can hardly keep up with their orders. Howard Kitchen is a native of Hickory County, Ohio, and was born December 6, 1859. When he was five years old, his parents removed to Jefferson City, Missouri, where they resided till 1867, then coming to Henry County, where he was reared and educated. In 1876 he began the trade of cigar making with W. Winzenberger, remaining in his employ for two years. He continued working at that trade in different shops in this city till May, 1881, when he engaged in his present business. Mr. K. is a member of the Knights of Pythias.

KLEIN, Joseph
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1848, Austria
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1115
JOSEPH KLEIN, of the firm of Klein Bros., merchants at Appleton City, is a native of Austria, and was born April 18, 1848. When he was nine years old the family emigrated to America and settled in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was educated in the common schools of that city. When eighteen years of age he began to learn the confectionery trade and was so engaged for four years. For eighteen mouths thereafter he was occupied in the rope works in New St. Louis. There he was employed as salesman for different firms until 1870 when he engaged in the clothing business. In 1873 he came to this city and clerked for S. Klein & Bros. In 1876 he became a member of the firm. Mr. K. was married April 11, 1880, to Miss Helen Wolman, a native of Germany. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and belongs to Queen City Lodge, No. 258, I. O. B. B., of Sedalia, Missouri.

KLEIN, Philip
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1850, Austria
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1116
PHILIP KLEIN, of the well known establishment of Klein Bros., came originally from Austria, where he was born February 27, 1850. When he was about seven years old the family came to America and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. When sixteen years old he became engaged in the trade of baker in St. Louis, working for thirteen months. Then for two and a half years he was occupied with his father in the pottery business. After being employed as a clerk in a clothing store until 1863, he started in the clothing business with his brothers in St. Louis. In 1867 he went to Vicksburg, Mississippi. In March, 1870, he came to Appleton City, and with his brother, S. Klein, established himself in business. Mr. K. was married April 6, 1881, to Miss Sarah Sicher, of St. Louis. He is a member of Queen City Lodge, No. 258, I. O. B. B.

KLUTZ, Lawson M., Dr.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 22 1856, near Gold Hill, NC
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:321
Dr. L. M. Klutz of Clinton, Missouri, is the pioneer veterinary surgeon of Henry County, and the first regularly graduated veterinary surgeon to practice in this section of Missouri. He was born near Gold Hill, North Carolina, February 22, 1855, and is a son of Tobias and Elizabeth (Peck) Klutz, both natives of Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and descendants of old Southern stock. The Klutz family settled in North Carolina in Colonial days and probably came from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. Tobias Klutz resided in his native State until the Civil War broke out, when he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He was wounded at the Battle of the Wilderness, from the effect of which he died shortly afterwards in a Confederate Army hospital at Richmond, Virginia. His wife spent her life in North Carolina, where she died in 1883 at the age of sixty-seven. They were the parents of seven children, four of whom are living, as follows: John D., Gold Hill, North Carolina; Mrs. Margaret Nussman, Salisbury, North Carolina; George L., Gold Hill, North Carolina, and Dr. L. M., the subject of this sketch. Paul, Jerry, Josephine, Rose Ann are deceased. Doctor Klutz was reared and educated in North Carolina. In 1887 he went to Chicago, and entered the Chicago Veterinary College, and was graduated from that institution March 21, 1889, with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Surgery. He immediately came to Henry County and engaged in the practice of his profession, which he has followed ever since. When he came here he was the only graduate veterinary surgeon, not only in Henry County, but over a vast stretch of country, including adjoining counties, and his practice extended into St. Clair, Johnson, Cass, Bates, Vernon, and other counties in western Missouri. Dr. Klutz has conducted a well-equipped veterinary hospital in Clinton for over twenty years. It is located at 510 Bodine avenue. He has ever been a close student of the science of his profession, and has been a part of the development of the science of veterinary surgery, which has made such marked progress during the last quarter of a century. He was one of the organizers of the Missouri State Veterinary and Medical Association which was organized in 1892. He bears the distinction of being the first president of that organization, and as a tribute to his great worth in the profession, he was elected an honorary member for life of the Missouri State Veterinary and Medical Association in 1913. Doctor Klutz was united in marriage with Miss Adella McKinney, a native of Clinton, Henry County, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Ryan) McKinney, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Indiana. They were early settlers in Henry County and are now deceased, and their remains rest in Englewood Cemetery. To Doctor and Mrs. Klutz have been born the following children: Mary Elizabeth, a graduate of the Clinton High School, now a teacher in the Deepwater public schools, resides at home; Harry Lawson, a graduate of the Clinton High School, at home; Lee McKinney, a student in the Clinton High School; Mabel Irene, Paul Jerry, and Margaret Adella, all students in the Clinton grade schools. Doctor Klutz is a Democrat, although he is inclined to take an independent view of politics. He holds membership in the Woodmen of the World, and belongs to the Presbyterian church.

KNIGHT, Josephus W.
Jackson Township, St. Clair County
born: 1836, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1153
JOSEPHUS W. KNIGHT, a Kentuckian by birth, was born October 11, 1836, his parents being William and Eglentine (Winchester) Knight, the former born in 1814 in North Carolina, and the latter, a native of Kentucky, born in 1818. They were married in 1835, and of their family of four sons and three daughters, all survive but two sons. In 1850 they emigrated from Kentucky to this county, settling in Chalk Level Township, where Mr. Knight still resides, his wife having died in January, 1851. Four years later he married Miss Mary Boots, of St. Clair County, and to them have been born five sons and six daughters. When twenty years of age Josephus W. took the overland trip to California, remaining there for three years. July 2, 1860, he was married to Miss Mary M. Short, of this county and they had three children: Emma J., born July 27, 1870; Jennie Lee, February 16, 1872; and Eva E., born December 21, 1874. Mrs. Knight died December 20, 1875, and Mr. K. was again married March 22, 1877, to Mrs. Servia Sherman, widow of John H. Sherman, also of St. Clair County. She had by a former marriage three sons and three daughters, of whom two sons and two daughters survive. In 1862 he enlisted in Company B, Sixteenth Regiment Volunteer Infantry as a private and served until the close of the war, when he was discharged in Camden County, Arkansas. After the war he settled in Saline. County, Missouri, and four years later came to this county. He subsequently took a trip to Texas, but upon returning settled on his present place of 86 acres. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M. fraternity and in politics a Democrat. Himself and wife are connected with the M. E. Church, South.

KNIPE, J. B.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Mar 26 1830, Fayette Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:693
J. B. Knipe, farmer and stock raiser, section 27, was born in Fayette County, Indiana, March 26, 1830, his parents, Thomas and Agnes (Briggs) Knipe, being natives of England. Young Knipe was the ninth of a family of ten children. His youth was spent on the farm in Indiana and he received his education in the common schools of that state, following farming and trading in stock until 1868, when he removed to Henry County, Missouri. Here he resumed the same calling. He owns 220 acres which will compare favorably with any in the county, as a stock and grain farm. Mr. Knipe is one of the largest stock feeders in the township. November 18, 1852, he was married to Miss Nancy M. Milliner, a native of Indiana. Her death occurred December 12, 1873. He has lost three children: Marshall E., Alsa F. and Lina M. He is a member of the Christian Church.

KNISELY, Oliver W.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: 1871, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:629
O. W. Knisely, of the firm of Knisely & Chastain, well-known grocers, located at 701 East Ohio street, Clinton, is a native son of Henry County. He was born in 1871, a son of Lewis and Minerva (Knisely) Knisely, both natives of Ohio. They came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1870, and bought a farm in Osage township, where the father still resides. The mother died December 24, 1915, and her remains are buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Lewis and Minerva Knisely were the parents of the following children: U. C., engaged in farming near the home place; W. H., deceased; O. W., the subject of this sketch; Dr. A. L., member of the Medical Corps of United States Army and is now located at Ft. Worth, Texas; A. A., deceased; and two children who died in infancy. O. W. Knisely was educated in the Columbia Hall School, and when twenty-two years of age came to Clinton and worked at broom-making for two years, and in 1895 he entered the employ of W. H. Edwards, who conducted a grocery store. Later Dr. A. L. Knisely bought the store which he afterwards sold back to Edwards, and Edwards in turn sold out to H. G. Scott. O. W. Knisely continued to be employed in the store by various owners until July 6, 1916, when he and J. H. Chastain bought the store and conducted the business in partnership until J. H. Chastain was inducted into the National Army July 23, 1918. Shortly afterwards, on August 8, 1918, Mr. Chastain sold his interest in the store to his brother, J. W. Chastain. J. H. Chastain died while in the service at Ft. Riley, Kansas, and his remains were brought to Clinton for burial October 12, 1918. Mr. Knisely and J. W. Chastain have conducted the business in partnership since and they have a large and growing business. They are among the live and progressive merchants of Henry County. Mr. Knisely was united in marriage in 1896 with Miss Kate L. Scott. The wife and mother died in 1911, leaving two children, Corlus and Lewis. In June, 1914, Mr. Knisely was united in marriage with Miss Emma Chastain and to this union two children have been born, Marvin and Charles. Mr. Knisely takes an active interest in local political and civic affairs and has served as Councilman from his ward two years. He is a Democrat.

KNOLES, Eli M.
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Jan 29 1814, Gibson Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:788
Eli M. Knoles, farmer and stock grower, came to Henry County, Missouri, in the fall of 1863, from Menard County, Illinois, where he had resided since 1849. He secured a tract of 280 acres, and is now living on a farm of 240 acres on section 2. Mr. Knoles was born in Gibson County, Indiana, January 29, 1814. His parents, Jesse and Elizabeth (Read) Knoles, were natives of Georgia. They died in Illinois. The family contained nine children, of whom Eli was third. Of these four are now living. He assisted his parents in improving new farms, living as all settlers of new countries must live, and in 1834, when but twenty years old he married Miss Louisa West, who was also born in Gibson County, Indiana, March 10, 1815. They have reared six boys of whom the eldest, Hampson, died in the army; Marion, Jesse, Nathan, Henderson and Eli, all are living near their parents. Marion married Miss Mary Hutchison, Jesse married Miss Martha Eaton, Nathan married Miss Martha Turner, Henderson's wife is Miss Jane Crawford, and the youngest, Eli, married Miss Sarah Van Winkle. Henderson's wife died in 1879, leaving three children: Ida May, Abbie and Rinna Wright.

KNOWLES, Elijah S.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1834, Gibson Co, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1116
ELIJAH S. KNOWLES, section 16, is a native of Gibson County, Indiana, and was born December 18, 1834. When three years old he was brought by the family to Logan County, Illinois, where they resided till 1844. They then removed to Menard County, Illinois, and there our subject was engaged in farming with his father till the spring of 1856. Going to McClennan County, Texas, he resided in that locality till 1864, when visited Mexico. he traveled extensively through that country, and in November, 1864, returned to Menard County, Illinois, where he remained till February, 1866. Coming thence to Butler County, Missouri, he farmed till the fall of 1868, and then, after a short residence in Iron County, Missouri, settled in Washington County, Missouri. November 13, 1872, he came to St. Clair County, and in the spring of 1873 located on his farm, which consists of 120 acres. Mr. K. is a class leader in the M. E. Church, and a well known Sunday School worker. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity. He was married November 21, 1858, to Miss Mary J. Taylor, of Illinois. They have eight children: Charles E., Robert S., Albert D., James T., Mary E., Adam, Virgil W. and Gracie.

KNOWLTON, J. J.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Jul 17 1841, Erie Co, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:614
J. J. Knowlton, lumber and grain dealer, is a native of the State of New York, and was born in Erie County July 17, 1841. William Knowlton, his father, was originally from Vermont, and his mother, formerly Alma Persons, was born in New York. J. J. spent his life on the home farm and in attending the public schools. In the fall of 1860 he went to Wisconsin and settled in Dodge County, where he was engaged in the saw mill and lumber business. In August, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company I, twenty-ninth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served three years in the army, being discharged in July, 1865. He participated in a number of important engagements, among which were the fights of Port Gibson, Champion's Hill, Siege of Vicksburg, Mobile, Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. After his discharge he returned to Dodge County, where he was married January 30, 1867, to Miss Mary Douglas, of New York, but who was raised and educated in Dodge County, and a daughter of John Douglas. After this event Mr. Knowlton moved to the northern part of the state and settled in Shawano County, where he continued the lumber business for about five years. He then farmed for five years, and in July, 1877, selling his Wisconsin property, he came to Missouri in the following November, and located in Montrose, where he farmed one year. In 1879 he commenced again in the lumber business. He carries a large stock of pine and native lumber, building material and fencing, and is also interested in the grain business, in which he is having a large trade. Mr. Knowlton is identified with the Democratic party, and was elected to represent Shawano County in the legislature in 1875, and served his county with honorable distinction in the session of 1875-6. His ability being recognized by his party he was re-elected at the next general election, and served two terms in the legislature of Wisconsin. He takes more than ordinary interest in school matters, and is an influential member of the school board. Mr. and Mrs. K. have a family of five children, William B., L. C., Maggie E., John D. and Blanche A. Mrs. Knowlton is connected with the Presbyterian Church, and he belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

KRATZ, Henry A.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Nov 5 1843, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:524
Henry A. Kratz, dealer in lumber and contractor and builder, owes his nativity to Germany, where he was born November 5, 1843. When he was four years old his parents emigrated to America and finally settled in Marion County, Missouri, and it was here that Henry was reared to manhood and educated. When about eighteen years of age he began learning the carpenter trade and continued it till 1862, when he enlisted in Company I, Thirty-third Missouri Regiment, United States Army, with which he served till June 6, 1864. At that time he was wounded at Lake Chicot, Arkansas, and was confined in different hospitals till June, 1865, when he was discharged. Returning home, he was actively engaged at his trade till March, 1871. Going to Vicksburg, Mississippi, he resided there four months; then came to Kansas City, Missouri, where he remained till October, 1871, and thence to Clinton. Here he resumed contracting and building, and in February, 1881, he connected the lumber business with his former occupations and took in a partner, the firm being known as Kratz & Scott. They did a large and profitable business till February, 1882, since which time Mr. K. has been alone. He was married June 5, 1867, to Miss Emma E. Rohrer, a native of Ohio. They had two children, Arthur W. and Gertrude E. Mrs. K.'s death occurred June 12, 1869. He was again united in marriage August 4, 1880, to Mrs. M. S. (Smith) Henry. They have one child, Anna L. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity and also belongs to the M. E. Church.