MACE, S. C.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Sep 29 1836, Monroe Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:530
S. C. Mace, editor and proprietor of the Clinton Advocate, was born in Monroe County, Illinois, September 29, 1836, his parents being John and Mary (McFarland) Mace. When eighteen years of age the subject of this sketch removed to St. Clair County, Illinois, and followed agricultural pursuits there for seven years, then changing his residence to Bond County, where he served as deputy circuit clerk. In 1865, he commenced his journalistic experience, and was connected with the Greenville Advocate for eight years, and the succeeding two years was engaged in mercantile pursuits. He soon returned to St. Clair County, going thence to St. Louis, where, in connection with L. W. Revis, he started the Tribune, a three cent morning paper, but owing to poor management it proved unsatisfactory financially, and he returned to Illinois. After living in St. Clair and Bond Counties, he in August, 1880, came to Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, and purchased the Clinton Advocate, which he has since published. Politically he is a staunch Republican, and his paper is the faithful exponent of Republican doctrine for Henry County. Mr. Mace was married in December, 1863, to Mrs. Mary Wait Simonds, of Bond County, Illinois.

MADDEN, Alexander T.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Nov 29 1829, Champaign Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:817
Alexander T. Madden was born November 29, 1829, in Champaign County, Ohio. His father, Benjamin Madden, a shoemaker and farmer by occupation, was born in Virginia, and married Miss Charity Turner, who was born in Loudoun County, Virginia, in 1806. They had four children: Ann Eliza, Alexander T., John and Sarah. Two only survive. Benjamin Madden died some years since. The subject of this sketch married Miss Mary Jacobs, of Allen County, Ohio, a daughter of Peter and Anna Jacobs, and by this union there have been seven children, and three sons and one daughter are living. Mr. M. came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1865. After farming here five years he went to Jasper County and bought land, and remained there for ten years. In the fall of 1882 he returned to this county where he has since been engaged in farming. Politically he is Democratic. Mrs. M. is connected with the United Brethren Church.

MADDOX, R. H.
LaDue, Davis Township, Henry County
born: Mar 17 1866, Callaway Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:365
R. H. Maddox, cashier of the Bank of La Due; was born in Callaway County, Missouri, March 17, 1866. He is the son of Dr. R. J. and Mary (Keithler) Maddox. R. J. Maddox was born in 1837, a son of Stephen Maddox, a native of Virginia who was a pioneer settler in Callaway County. He was educated for the medical profession and became a successful practicing physician, residing on the farm while ministering to the sick folks of the country neighborhood in which he made his home. Doctor Maddox was married in Callaway County to Mary M. Keithler, who was born in St. Louis. In 1882 Doctor Maddox removed to Bates County, Missouri; and practiced medicine in that county in the rural sections until his death in 1887. Dr. R. J. and Mary Maddox were parents of six children: W. J., a resident of Callaway County; Mrs. Minta P. Farmer and Mrs. Fannie E. Davis, both residents of Callaway County; S. J., living in Cedar County, Missouri; R. H., subject of this review, and E. M., a citizen of Cedar County. There were no public schools in the Big Survey region of Callaway County where R. H. Maddox received his early upbringing and he had little opportunity to secure an education. His father had settled in this section of the county in order to practice his profession and the son grew to young manhood without the opportunity to even attain the rudiments of an education. His boyhood days were spent in tilling the soil of the family farm and cutting firewood until he was twenty years of age. He then went to Colorado and homesteaded a tract of Government land. During a twenty months' sojourn in that State he proved up on a claim in Bent County and then returned to Missouri, locating in Bates County. He took charge of a star mail route which extended from Rockville to Papinville, Missouri, and operated it for two years. When he attained young manhood he realized the need of an education and he began a practice of self study which he has maintained to this day, and at the present time is a well informed, progressive citizen. After two years on the mail route he sold the route and then went to Cedar County and engaged in the mercantile business at Pleasant View in 1890. In 1906 he disposed of his mercantile business and came to La Due, in this county, where he established a mercantile business which he conducted until engaging in the banking business. Besides his banking business Mr. Maddox is interested in farm land. On April 11, 1889, R. H. Maddox and Florence S. Bradley were united in marriage. Mrs. Maddox is a daughter of the late Judge Burton Bradley and a niece of Senator Bradley of Bates County. Mr. and Mrs. Maddox have children as follow: James N., manager of a grain elevator, at home with his parents; Mrs. Nellie Pearl Hull, Davis township; Edith, assistant cashier of the Bank of La Due; Claranett, deceased; Grace G. and Codie C., at home. Mr. Maddox is aligned with the Democratic party and for the past six years has served as treasurer of Davis township. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Modern Woodmen of America. It can truly be said of Mr. Maddox that he has made a success of his life work and is self made from every standpoint. The Bank of La Due was organized in 1912 by R. H. Maddox, H. B. Hollopeter and others. The bank was capitalized and chartered for $10,000. The past year has been the most prosperous that this bank has ever known as the statement of the increase of bank deposits will show. On March 17, 1917, the bank deposits were $24,612.15; on June 20, 1917, the total deposits were $28,451.91; on November 20, 1917, they were $58,487.12; on March 4, 1918, the deposits had reached the figure of $76,050.26. This substantial condition is evidence of the growing prosperity of the neighborhood served by the bank. The bank has a surplus of $1,279.30 and undivided profits of $600. The present officers are: B. F. McKeaigg, president; Robert D. Ming, vice-president; R. H. Maddox, cashier; H. B. Hollopeter and E. Maddox, assistant cashiers. The bank's directors are J. A. Vansant, R. D. Ming, H. B. Hollopeter, B. F. McKeaigg and R. H. Maddox. The stock of this bank is all held by thirty-one individuals who are engaged in farming. The institution is housed on its own new brick building erected in 1912 and fitted up with modern banking fixtures.

MAIZE, F. M.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Jun 24 1825, Cape Girardeau Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:669
F. M. Maize, farmer and stock raiser, section 34, was born in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, June 24, 1825. His parents were George W. and Arminta (Hayes) Maize, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Missouri. When F. M. was fourteen years old they removed to Buchanan County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood, there attending the common schools. In 1847 he located in Nodaway County, and was engaged in farming and stock raising until 1865, when he came to Henry County. His landed estate now contains 325 acres in a high state of cultivation. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in Captain Burns' Company, under General Price and remained with them until the close of the war. In March, 1847, Mr. Maize married Miss Rosana Cox, a Kentuckian by birth. She died in 1855, leaving four children: Bettie (deceased), George W., Mintie and Joseph. In 1856 he was again married to Miss Sarah Lawson, who died in 1866, and on January 8, 1867, Mr. M. married Mrs. Elizabeth Neal, a daughter of William Howerton. They have five children: Elmer, Rosia, Lee, Leonard and Walter.

MAJOR, Robert E.
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Feb 17 1865, Windsor, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:522
Robert E. Major, cashier of the Farmers Bank of Windsor, Missouri, is a native of his home city. He was born February 17, 1865, and is the son of the late Reuben Major, long a prominent and worthy citizen of Windsor. Reuben Major was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, April 7, 1825, and died at his home in Windsor, Missouri, March 8, 1913. During his younger days, he learned the trade of plasterer and later became a farmer. He removed with his parents to Calloway County, Missouri, in 1827 and resided in that county where he was reared amid pioneer surroundings, until 1853, and then came to Henry County, locating in the town of Windsor. He resided in Windsor and vicinity until his death. He was closely identified with the up-building and growth of the city and assisted in the organization of the Windsor Savings Bank, the first bank ever instituted in Windsor, and was the nominal cashier of this bank for some years after its organization. His wife was Nancy Duncan, prior to her marriage with Mr. Major. She was born in Boone County, Missouri, November 23, 1835, and departed this life in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Major were parents of three children: J. W. Major, auto salesman, Windsor, Missouri; Robert E. Major, subject of this sketch; and Orah A., wife of Bert Richardson, Berkeley, California. Reared in the city of Windsor, his school days were followed by employment in a local shoe store in which Robert E. Major began his active career in 1882. When the Farmers Bank was organized, in 1890, he became connected with the organization and in 1893, he was elected cashier of this bank. The success which has attended the Farmers Bank since Mr. Major first assisted in its organization has been largely due to his initiative, his pronounced financial ability, courtesy of demeanor, and his popularity as a banker and citizen. September 10, 1884, Robert E. Major and Miss Sarah A. Schwab were united in marriage. Mrs. Sarah A. Major was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, March 14, 1865, the daughter of Samuel Schwab, a native of Switzerland, who first located in Ohio and from there came to Windsor in 1867. He was one of the first shoe merchants to establish a shoe and boot-making shop in the city, and he also established one of the first shoe stores which he conducted for many years. Mr. Schwab learned the trade of boot and shoe maker in his native land. He died in Windsor at the age of 70 years. His wife, prior to her marriage with Mr. Schwab, was Sarah Burrier, a native of Ohio. Four children have been born to Robert E. and Sarah A. Major, as follows: Catherine, at home with her parents; F. Lee, a state bank examiner in Arkansas; Mary, wife of Frank Douglas, Joplin, Missouri; Schwab S., born November 14, 1893, enlisted for service in the Regular Army in 1915 and was transferred in 1917 to the Aviation Corps, as lieutenant, and is now a member of the Aviation Corps. Mr. Major has always been allied with the Democratic party and is a firm believer in Democratic principles of government. He was elected to a membership upon the Windsor board of education in 1904 and is now serving as treasurer of that body, having been a continuous member of the board since his first election. While a member of the board of education he has consistently favored and furthered the cause of education in Windsor in every manner possible and has become known for his progressive ideas in regard to the proper education of the youth of the city. He is a member of the Baptist Church, of which he is a deacon.

MAJORS, Charles M.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: May 1 1851, Adams Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:530
Charles M. Majors, blacksmith and carriage manufacturer, was born in Adams County, Indiana, May 1, 1851. His youth was divided between working on a farm and attending the common schools of that county. In 1870 he came to Clinton, Missouri, and was engaged in various kinds of labor till the spring of 1872, when he began learning the blacksmith trade with Oschsli & Co. He continued with them till March, 1875, then went west and during nine months worked a short time in various places through Colorado, Wyoming and Dakota. Returning to Missouri he followed his trade at Carthage for seven months, and upon again coming to Clinton worked for his former employer till March, 1879. Then with Mr. Alfter he became interested in the blacksmith and carriage business, this partnership existing till November, 1881, when the firm became Majors & Arnold, who continued the business till November, 1882. Since that time Mr. M. has been alone in business. He enjoys a large jobbing trade, besides manufacturing a great many carriages and buggies. He occupies a good brick building and carries a complete supply of new work. He was married June 18, 1876, to Miss Amantha Arnold. They have one child, Earl. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

MAJORS, Michael
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: 1824, Wayne Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1220
MICHAEL MAJORS, farmer, section 14, is a grandson of John Majors, a native of Maryland, and son of Elisha Majors, who was born in Kentucky, and married Miss Catherine Hufaker, also of that state, she being a daughter of Christopher Hufaker. The subject of this sketch was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, July 18, 1824. In the fall of 1837, his parents moved to Clay County, Missouri, where he grew to manhood on a farm. He has made farming his principal occupation during life, yet has worked some at various trades. He is a natural mechanic, and was the architect of the buildings on his farm, which are above the average. His landed estate in this county consists of 200 acres. Mr. M. had but limited advantages to obtain an education in youth, but has improved his time in reading and has taken great interest in educational matters. During the late war he served in Gen. Joe Shelby's command for four months. In 1849, (under the gold excitement) he went to California, where he was engaged in mining and dealing in stock till the spring of 1851. He has been a citizen of St. Clair County since 1871. He was married March 3, 1852, to Miss Permeter Crowley. She was born in Clay County, Missouri, February 23, 1833. Her father, Samuel Crowley, was a native of Virginia, and her mother, Nancy (Lane) Crowley, of Kentucky. They have six children: Nancy C., Elisha W. R., Henry B., Martha A., Perry L. E. and George S.

MALLORY, W. W.
Roscoe Township, St. Clair County
born: 1849, Monroe Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1202
W. W. MALLORY was born in Monroe County, Missouri, May 20, 1849, and was a son of J. R. and Lucecia (Wilson) Mallory, natives of Kentucky. The subject of this sketch spent his youth in his native county, where he was afterward engaged in farming until 1871, then moving to Hickory County. He has been occupied in teaching in different parts of St. Clair County for nine years. He owns a farm of eighty acres of land, well improved, in section 20. Mr. M. is a member of the Christian Church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity. July 25, 1877, he was married to Miss Florence Dolly, of Missouri. They have two children, Erastus E. and Maggie.

MANN, James D.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Sep 23 1858, Neosho, WI
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:488
James D. Mann. A man outstanding in his community is naturally measured by his accomplishments in a material and civic sense. If he be but a mere money grabber and cares for nothing aside from the amassing of dollars, his importance is limited by the power of his money. If, on the other hand, he is broad gauged enough to combine the highest duties of citizenship with the accumulation of wealth his position in the community is assured; his place in history is marked; and he is deserving of more than ordinary mention. Such a man was the late James D. Mann of Montrose, Missouri. He was a man of intellect, education, and decided business ability, an executive and organizer of a high order who had the highest conception of the duties of a good citizen and who was always found in the forefront of the advocates of civic betterment. James D. Mann was born September 23, 1858, and departed this life September 20, 1915. He was born at Neosho, Wisconsin, the son of John L. Mann, whose wife bore the maiden name of Parsons. They were natives of New England. The Mann family originated in the Isle of Mann and the history of American branch of this family dates back to Colonial times, they being among the oldest of the American families of English origin. John L. Mann was a pioneer in the State of Wisconsin, where he cleared a farm from the forest in the early forties. James D. Mann was reared and educated in his native county in Wisconsin and was a farmer until his removal to Missouri in 1892. Opportunity beckoned to him and he sold his Wisconsin farm and located in the thriving city of Montrose, where for two years he was in the employ of Sol Kahn, the veteran merchant of Montrose. In 1894, he established the grain business which bears his name. He successfully conducted this business until his death. In addition to his grain business he was interested in agricultural pursuits and owned 240 acres of land located one mile north of Montrose. While a resident of Wisconsin he was married in 1880 to Miss Le Moine Wilson, who was born in the city of Neosho, Wisconsin, a daughter of De Wayne Wilson, a well-known citizen of Neosho. Mrs. Le Moine Mann was born in 1863, and departed this life on October 1, 1913. The children of the family are: Arthur J.; Howard H., born November 15, 1898, in Montrose, Missouri, enlisted at Kansas City, on April 5, 1917, in the Third Missouri Regiment, now the 140th Infantry Regiment of the National Army, and is serving as a private in machine gun company, and prior to his departure to the fighting front in France, he was in training at Camp Doniphan. Arthur J. Mann, who is now managing the Mann Grain Company and the family business interests, was born October 26, 1881, at, Neosho, Wisconsin, and received his education in the public schools of Neosho and Montrose. After graduation from the local high school he studied for one year at the Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri, and then pursued a business course at the Central Business College of Sedalia, Missouri. After graduation from business college he entered the grain business with his father at Montrose and now is in complete charge of the business as proprietor and manager. He completed a business course in 1902 and in the spring of 1904 went to Kansas City, Missouri, where he was employed as bookkeeper and traveling salesman for different grain firms having headquarters in the city for a period of ten years. The training which he received during those ten years has proven invaluable to him in conducting the Mann Grain Business. On October 29, 1902, A. J. Mann and Miss Flora De Bold of Montrose were united in marriage. Mrs. Flora Mann is a daughter of Joseph De Bold, a former merchant of Montrose, now located in Clinton, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Mann have one son, Russell Mann, born August 25, 1903. A. J. Mann is a Democrat in politics, has held the office of city alderman, and is a member of the local board of education. He is a director of the Montrose Savings Bank. Fraternally he is affiliated with the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Kansas City Blue Lodge No. 299, the Orient Chapter, Oriental Commandery, and the Ararat Shrine of Kansas City. The late James D. Mann was a Democrat and during his residence in Montrose he held practically every city office, serving several terms as mayor of the city. He was one of the organizers and president of the Henry County Boosters Club. He assisted in organizing the Missouri Grain Dealers Association and served two terms as president of this organization, being elected unanimously to this position. He was active in church work and was a ruling elder of the Montrose Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was fraternally associated with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of Clinton, Missouri. The Mann Grain Company was established at Montrose, Missouri, in 1894, by the late James D. Mann under the firm name of Mann and Marsh. It was conducted as a partnership undertaking until the death of Mr. Marsh in 1903. Mr. Mann then became sole owner. After Mr. Mann's death on September 20, 1915, the business passed under the management of his son, A. J. Mann. The buildings of the Mann Grain Company cover considerable ground space. The elevator building is 300 feet by 40 feet in extent and has a capacity of 15,000 bushels of grain. The warehouse and office are 125x30 feet. The concern handles over 150 carloads of grain yearly as well as shipping twenty-five carloads of broom corn aggregating 250 tons each year. The firm also retails mill feed and seeds and two men are employed to attend to the extensive business.

MANNERING, J. A.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1839, Indianapolis, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1184
J. A. MANNERING, farmer and stock raiser, section 5, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 12, 1839, and was the son of John and Julia A. (Garwood) Mannering, the former a native of Delaware and the latter of Ohio. When J. A. was about eight years old, his parents moved to South Bend, where they remained one year, going thence to Hancock County, Illinois. There our subject grew to manhood and received his education. He followed farming and stock raising in Iowa from 1856 to 1866,when he came to St. Clair County, Missouri. He now owns a farm of 200 acres, making one of the best improved farms in the township. Mr. M. has held the office of township assessor. He is a member of the Christian Church. February 11, 1864, he married Miss Sussa P. Evans, a native of Illinois. They have seven children: Zella O., J. Frank, William H., Maggie, Christina, Samuel E., and James A.

MANON, Stephen A. D.
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Jan 6 1860, Licking Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:736
Stephen A. D. Manon, commonly known as "Doug" Manon, was born in Licking County, Ohio, on the 6th of January, 1860, and is the youngest of a family of seven children. His father, H. S. Manon, a native of Pennsylvania, was born January 2, 1810. His mother's name before marriage was Mary Palmerston, and she was born in New York, December 14, 1822. Mr. Manon has long been a prominent character in the politics of the Buckeye State. He was a delegate to the presidential convention which nominated Greeley and Brown, and also of the convention that drafted the present constitution of Ohio. He is now living a retired life. Of the family two besides our subject are living in Henry County: Martin VanBuren and Mrs. Lida Harville, widow of Alexander Harville. The others are Miles P., S. H., Ella and John T. In 1865 the family settled in Mason County, Illinois, where they lived nine years. Removing to Logan County, they remained there until the spring of 1881 when they came to Henry County. The farm contains 104 acres of good land, well improved with good buildings, etc. They handle considerable stock, including about forty head of Berkshire hogs. "Doug." has received a fair education, mainly at Lincoln University, at Lincoln, Illinois, and since coming to Missouri has been the Missouri correspondent to the Lincoln Democrat. His marriage occurred on December 31, 1882.

MARKEY, George
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1847, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1117
GEORGE MARKEY, real estate, loan, and insurance agent, is a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and was born December 6, 1847. His father, James Markey, was born in Ohio about the year 1811, and his mother, formerly Sarah E. Norris, was also a native of the same state. When George was three years old, the family removed to Noble County, Ohio, where he was reared and received a common school education. In February, 1864. he enlisted in Company C, Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served till mustered out August 7, 1865. Returning to Ohio, he settled in Monroe County, and attended school for eighteen months. He then entered the employ of a prominent stock dealer, with whom he remained till the spring of 1870, when he came to Pettis County, Missouri, and lived there until the fall of 1873. He was engaged in the grocery business at Dresden, Missouri, until May, 1874, and for the following two years he sold goods at Ridge Prairie, Saline County. Thence in November, 1876, he went to Hughsville, Pettis County, Missouri, where he was occupied in trade till December, 1877. He then came to Appleton City and in the spring of 1878, he engaged in his present business. Mr. M. was married July 4, 1868, to Miss Mary J. Hartline, a native of Ohio. They had six children: Etta S., Beulah J., George W., Gracie B., Mary D., William T. J. His wife's death occurred January 21, 1883. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and also of the A. O. U. W. and belongs to the M. E. Church.

MARKS, Jacob A.
Davis Township, Henry County
born: May 10 1846, Lancaster Co, PA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:587
Jacob A. Marks - In the death of the late Jacob A. Marks of Davis township, Henry County lost a good, industrious citizen, who stood high in the community and ranked among the real old settlers of this county, and western Missouri. Jacob A. Marks was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, May 10, 1846, and departed this life at his home in Davis township, May 10, 1917. He was the son of John and Susanna (Schroeder) Marks, natives of Pennsylvania, and of Pennsylvania Dutch extraction. The Marks family, consisting of the parents and six children, came to Henry County in 1866. During the first years of his residence here, Mr. Marks worked as a farm laborer. At the time of his marriage to Susan M. Hibler, he settled upon an eighty-acre tract which his wife had inherited from the Hibler estate. This tract, Mr. and Mrs. Marks improved and increased to a total of 200 acres. Mr. Marks was an industrious and enterprising farmer and stockman and a successful citizen. His death was a distinct loss to the county. On December 11, 1876, Jacob A. Marks and Susan M. Hibler were united in marriage and this marriage was blessed with ten children, as follows: The first child died in infancy; Maud, wife of David Burdick, Nevada, Missouri, mother of four children, Roy Marks, Margaret Ellen, Mildred Ruth, Leland Wilson; Thomas H., Kansas City, Missouri; Charlotte, wife of G. L. Gregory, San Diego, California, has one child, Leon G.; Laura B., deceased; James B., farming the home place; Samuel, an enlisted man on the U.S.S. Wisconsin, United States Navy; Ruth V., Rolla B., and George Dewey, at home with their mother. Mrs. Susan M. (Hibler) Marks was born in Walker township, Henry County, August 11, 1856, and is the daughter of Henry R. Hibler, one of the best known of the early pioneer settlers of Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in connection with that of Joseph F. Hibler of Walker township. Henry Hibler was an extensive stockman and a large land owner, who in the early pioneer days drove herds of cattle for the settlers to St. Louis and there disposed of them in the stock markets. Mrs. Hibler is capably managing her estate of 200 acres, and is also interested in the Dixie Oil Company, a producing and dividend paying oil company of Kansas. She is also a stockholder in the Sedalia Packing Company. Mr. Marks was a Democrat and served as justice of the peace of Davis township. He was a member of the Methodist Church South and lived a Christian and upright life. He was affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. His descendants have just cause to be proud of his career as a citizen, an exemplary, honorable man in every sense that the words imply; he was likewise a kind husband and a good father.

MARKSBERRY, Edwin Royston
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Sep 30 1874, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:742
E. R. Marksberry is one of the energetic and thrifty farmers and stockmen of Big Creek township, and a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Henry County. He was born in a log cabin in Big Creek township, September 30, 1874, a son of Alexander and Melisia (Kinsey) Marksberry. Alexander Marksberry died in 1913 and his remains were interred in the Carrsville Cemetery. His widow resides on the home place one and three-fourths miles east of Norris. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mollie Murphy, who lives in Ohio; James A., a sketch of whom appears in this volume; E. R., the subject of this sketch; John, resides in Shawnee township; Linn, Blairstown, and Nora, deceased. E. R. Marksberry received his education in the Agricola school and remained on the home farm with his parents until he was twenty-four years old. He then engaged in farming and stock raising on his own account and now owns one hundred acres of valuable and well improved land which is located two and one-half miles east of Norris. The Marksberry farm is well equipped with a good residence and other buildings. Mr. Marksberry was united in marriage June 5, 1898, with Miss Alice M. Lane, a daughter of W. H. and Susan Lane. The mother died when Mrs. Marksberry was a baby and the father now resides in Chilhowee, Johnson County. Mrs. Lane is one of five children born to her parents as follow: Charles E., Shawnee township; Mrs. Agnes Squires, Chilhowee, Missouri; Mrs. Nancy Beaty, Colorado; Mrs. Leona Vance, Warrensburg, Missouri; and Alice M., married E. R. Marksberry, the subject of this sketch. To Mr. and Mrs. Marksberry have been born one daughter, Pearl, who is a graduate of the Norris High School, and has specialized in music, and is now engaged in teaching music. She is a talented musician and has given much time and study to that art. Mr. Marksberry is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No. 343, Agricola, Missouri. He is a progressive farmer and one of the substantial and highly respected citizens of Big Creek township.

MARKSBERRY, James Alfred Sr.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jul 26 1871, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:718
James A. Marksberry, a successful farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native son of Henry County and a descendant of one of the honored pioneer families of this section of Missouri. Mr. Marksberry was born in a log house on the old home place in Big Creek township July 26, 1871, and is a son of Alex and Melissa (Kimsey) Marksberry, both natives of Missouri. The father was born in Clay County and is now deceased, having departed this life November 13, 1913. The mother was born in Big Creek township in 1842 and now resides at the place of her birth. Her parents, Alfred and Sarah Kimsey, were among the pioneers of Henry County and settled in this section before Henry County was organized. The father was killed during the early part of the Civil War and his wife died July 4, 1901. Alexander and Melissa (Kimsey) Marksberry were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mary Murphy, who resides in Ohio; James A., the subject of this sketch; Edwin R., who lives in Big Creek township, Henry County; John, Shawnee township; Mrs. Nora Murphy, deceased, and Linn, who resides at Blairstown, Missouri. James A. Marksberry was reared on the home farm and attended school at the Agricola school district in Big Creek township. He remained at home with his mother until he was thirty-two years of age and in 1906 purchased his present farm, which consists of 300 acres of well improved land located two miles southeast of Blairstown. Mr. Marksberry has a splendid farm residence which was built in 1915. It is a two story, nine room structure and one of the fine residences of the county. He carries on general farming and stock raising, and is recognized as one of the successful men of Henry County. Mr. Marksberry was united in marriage April 28, 1908, to Miss Florence McDonald, a daughter of Josiah J. McDonald of White Oak township, Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Marksberry have been born the following children: Mary Lee, Dorothy, Kathryn and James, Jr. The Marksberry family are prominent in the community and Mr. Marksberry is one of the substantial and progressive men of Big Creek township.

MARQUIS, A. C.
Roscoe Township, St. Clair County
born: 1832, Darke Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1202
A. C. MARQUIS, M.D., is a native of Darke County, Ohio, and was born September 7, 1832, his parents being James and Mary (Casner) Marquis, Virginians by birth. The former died in Cedar County, Missouri, March 31, 1881. A. C. was the second of a family of eleven children. When he was about three and a half years old the family removed to Jay County, Indiana, where he grew to manhood, there receiving his education. At the age of twenty-one years he began the study of medicine with his father, who was an old and experienced physician. In 1855 he graduated from the Miami Medical College. Locating in Adams County, Indiana, he practiced for a few months, but his health being poor, he traveled for about one year in Virginia. He then returned to Indiana and engaged with his father in practicing. In 1858 he came to Missouri, where he was occupied in different occupations until 1860, when he settled in Cedar County, Missouri. In 1861 he was appointed post physician and in 1863 he was appointed assistant surgeon at Clinton. In 1863 he located one mile from Osceola, where he practiced until 1872, when he moved to Roscoe. Here he has since resided. The doctor is a large land owner, his landed estate containing over 700 acres. He is a member of the Christian Church and is connected with the I. O. O. F. fraternity. He has been twice married, first to Miss Sarah E. Westfall, of Ohio, December 22, 1863. She died October 18, 1873, leaving four children: James, Adeniga, Mary and Thomas. He was afterwards married to Miss Adosa Eller, of Indiana, June 30, 1871. They have four children: Elson, Maude, Claud and Myrtle.

MARSEILLES, William Merritt Dr.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: May 31 1875, Hannibal, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:315
Dr. William M. Marseilles, a prominent osteopath of Clinton, Missouri, is a native of this State. He was born at Hannibal, Missouri, May 31, 1875, and is a son of William F. and Mary Adelia (Allen) Marseilles. The Marseilles family is of French descent. William F. Marseilles was born in Hannibal, Missouri. He was a son of William Peter Marseilles, who came from France with a brother and sister to America at a very early day. Joseph, the other brother, located somewhere in the North and the sister remained at Baltimore. William Peter Marseilles, grandfather of Dr. Marseilles, came west and located at Hannibal, which at that time was a mere boat landing. He was a blacksmith and worked at his trade in Hannibal, where he spent his life. William F. Marseilles remained in Hannibal until 1890, when he removed to Brookfield. His wife, Mary Adelia (Allen) Marseilles, was a native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She died in 1912. Dr. Marseilles is one of a family of five children born to his parents: Florence, married C. H. Mount, who is now deceased, and she is a student in the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri; William M., the subject of this sketch; C. E., manager of a Thompson restaurant in Chicago; F. F., an osteopath, Flint, Michigan, and Allen, a farmer, Brookfield, Missouri. Dr. Marseilles was educated in the public schools of Hannibal and Brookfield, Missouri. He then took a course in osteopathy at the American School of Osteopathy at Kirksville, Missouri, and was graduated in 1904 with a degree of Doctor of Osteopathy. He practiced his profession a little over two years at Brookfield and in 1906 came to Clinton, where he has since been successfully engaged in the practice. He was married in 1895 to Miss Myrtle A. Rickett, a native of Brookfield, Missouri. She is a daughter of Abel and Alice (Leavy) Rickett, the former of whom is a native of Pennsylvania and the latter a native of Missouri. Mrs. Marseilles is also a graduate of the American School of Osteopathy, having been a member of the same class as her husband. She and her husband have practiced together since their marriage, and both are successful and skillful osteopaths, and since coming to Clinton have built up a large practice. To Mr. and Mrs. Marseilles have been born two children, Frances Willard, married Grady Spangler, Clinton, Missouri, and Alice Adelia, a graduate of the Clinton High School, class of 1918. The elder girl is also a graduate of the Clinton High School. Dr. Marseilles is a Knights Templar Mason, a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Modern Woodmen of America, and he and his wife and the older daughter are members of the Eastern Star. The family are members of the Christian Church and Dr. Marseilles is a Democrat. Dr. Marseilles is an active and energetic member of the Clinton Commercial Club and takes a keen interest in every movement that has for its purpose the building up and betterment of Clinton and Henry County. His influence and efforts have been a large factor in promoting a "white way" in Clinton, and he has used his influence for the industrial development of the town in the way of encouraging factories to locate here. Dr. Marseilles is a charter member of the Clinton Rotary Club, recently organized. Both he and his wife have an extensive acquaintance in Henry County, and are prominent in the community.

MARTIN, Charles H.
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Aug 25 1869, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:463
Charles H. Martin, who is managing the Martin estate of 420 acres in Fairview township, Henry County, was born in Clinton, Missouri, the son of James B. Martin, one of the widely-known old settlers of Marshall Creek and a Union veteran now deceased. The Martin farm is situated on Marshall Creek, which, according to one of the old settlers who formerly resided in this neighborhood, should have been called "Jim" Creek on account of the fact that James or Jim Kirk, James or Jim Plecker, and James or Jim Henry Dunning, settled on this creek in the early days. However, the creek received the name of "Marshall" and the name has ever held. James B. Martin was born March 24, 1838 and departed this life on June 29, 1910. He was born in Henry County, Illinois but was reared in Kentucky. He was the son of one of the old-time school teachers known everywhere as Uncle Billy Martin. When the Civil War broke out, James B. Martin enlisted at Louisville, Kentucky, in the Tenth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry and served for three years and four months with the Union Army. He was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga and lay in the Government hospital for eighteen months. The wound crippled him for life, a shot or minnie ball taking effect in his left heel. January 1, 1865, he came to Clinton, Missouri, and sometime later swam the Deepwater when it was filled with ice in order to escape from a band of guerrillas who were still attempting to wage war against Union people. Edward A. Martin, a brother, preceded him to this county and Edward was tending cattle on the north side of the Deepwater at the time James B. Martin was a noted swimmer who at one time swam the Tennessee River while foraging after roasting ears. He was carried a mile down the river by the swift current with a companion named Alex Moore. Soon after coming to Henry County, he was married to Ann Eliza Bridges, daughter of Charles Bridges of the Marshall Creek neighborhood. The Bridges came from Springfield, Illinois, to Henry County. Ann Eliza Martin was born in 1848 and died in 1915. Six children were born to James B. and Ann Eliza Martin, as follow: Charles H., subject of this review; Edward A., Coffeyville, Kansas; Mrs. Jessie A. Wolford, Fairview township; Emery, living on the Martin home place; James Claude, living on the home place; Clifford B. makes his home with Charles Martin. James B. Martin was an independent Republican. He was a member of the Christian Church and was affiliated with the Free Masons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Grand Army of the Republic. James B. Martin was a Henry County citizen worth while. He was an honest, upright, and industrious man of affairs who had the respect and esteem of a wide circle of friends and acquaintances throughout the county.

MARTIN, John
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jun 21 1867, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:737
John Martin, one of the leading farmers of Fields Creek township, was born in Germany, June 21, 1867, and as he says, he came to America when he was twenty years old to escape Prussian military servitude, and has never regretted the day that he made the decision. He landed in New York City, October 11, 1887. He worked in a cooper shop eighteen months. He then went to Iowa, where he was engaged in farming and stock raising until 1913. During that year he came to Missouri and bought two hundred forty acres of land in Fields Creek township, four miles northwest of Clinton. He has improved this place considerably since that time, having built a large barn, a silo and other farm buildings and today has one of the well-improved and valuable farms of the county. He follows general farming extensively and is also well known as a successful stock raiser. He specializes in high-grade horn and white-faced cattle and Poland China hogs. He makes a practice of finishing for the market all the cattle which he raises on the place and usually markets about two carloads of cattle and two car loads of hogs each year. Mr. Martin was married in Iowa City, Iowa, February 22, 1894, to Miss Julia Lohrer, a daughter of Lawrence and Elizabeth Rist Lohrer, natives of Germany. Mrs. Martin was born in Germany in 1868 and came to America with her sister, Mary, in 1886. Mrs. Martin has a brother, John, and a sister, Mary, who reside in Lane County, Iowa, and the following brothers and sisters live in Germany, Anthony, Helen, Louise, Leo and Joseph. To John Martin and wife have been born the following children; Elizabeth, a teacher in St. Matthews Parish, St. Louis, Missouri; Ernest, farmer in Iowa; Herbert, farming in Iowa; George, resides at home and is. now a student in the Commercial College at Clinton. Otto, also a student in that institution; Joseph and Lawrence. Mr. Martin takes a deep interest in local affairs and is always ready and willing to lend his co-operation to any movement for the betterment and up-building of his township and county. He is the present clerk of School District No.40. When he left his native land and came to this country he was without capital but the opportunities offered here, coupled with his industry and good management, has won for him a competence and comfortable home. When he left Germany, he had much difficulty in escaping the vigilance of the officers. In order to escape he made the trip through Switzerland, France and Belgium and in that way evaded the officers. In order to avoid suspicion he carried no baggage whatever and all his earthly possessions consisted of the clothes which he wore. His recollection on the military system of Germany is anything but pleasant and he has no patience with any man who has prospered and made a home offered by America that has any vestige of sympathy with any other country. His doctrine is that if they love their native land that is where they should have remained. In politics he is a Republican. He and all of his family are members of the Catholic Church. Herbert is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

MARTIN, William Andrew
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Nov 23 1863, Marshall, Clark Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:621
W. A. Martin, one of the most extensive and successful merchants of Clinton, whose mammoth store is known as the "Home of Low Prices," is located on South Artesian avenue. Mr. Martin is a native of Illinois. He was born in Marshall, Clark County, November 23, 1862, and is a son of Andrew J. and Jane Caldwell Martin, the former a native of Missouri, and the latter of Illinois. Andrew J. Martin, the father, was a soldier in the Civil War and died at Nashville, Tennessee while in the service. His wife died at Pierce City, Missouri. They were the parents of three children as follows: Lewis, now deceased; Mrs. Sarah McHenry of Clinton, Missouri, and W. A., the subject of this sketch. W. A. Martin was reared near Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri, and educated in the public schools, and for a number of years was engaged in the sawmill business and later farmed in Saline County. He came to Henry County in 1884, where he was engaged in farming and gardening until 1892, when he engaged in business at his present location. He first started in a small way with a limited stock of goods in a store building 16 by 20 feet. After two years he found it necessary to enlarge his store room to accommodate his rapidly growing business, and as his business has developed he has added more store room, more warehouse room and more clerks until his business has grown to be one of the largest commercial enterprises in Henry County. His present store building is 44 by 66 feet, with basement, and he has two warehouses, 30 by 40 feet and 36 by 40 feet. When Mr. Martin began business at his present location it was outside of the city limits, but in 1902, the city limits were extended which included the Martin store. There are many contributing elements to the success of such a business as Mr. Martin has built up in Clinton. Square dealing and strict honesty and integrity are fundamentally the basic principles of success. These Mr. Martin has closely followed and in addition he has given close attention to details. He buys for cash and thereby gets the advantage of discounts. Owing to the rapid growth of his business he has been able to buy his goods in large quantities, which has given him an advantage in prices over smaller buyers, and thus enabling him to sell to his customers lower than his competitors and at the same time make a reasonable profit. Mr. Martin is a capable business man and his square methods have won the confidence of the people. May 6, 1881, W. A. Martin was united in marriage with Miss Mollie L. East of Pettis County, Missouri. She is a daughter of Thomas W. and Camelia W. East. Her father was a Union veteran of the Civil War and was in the service four years. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin have been born the following children: Lewis, a painter, Clinton, Missouri, married Lula Thomas; Walter L., in business with his father, married Rosa Hoppe; Laura, wife of W. D. Hunt, Clinton; Charles, farmer, Clinton, Missouri, married Mabel Cook; George, proprietor of the Martin Green House, Clinton, Missouri; Minnie, married Edwin Bennett, Clinton, Missouri; May, married James Dodson, Calhoun, Missouri; Ralph, Clinton, Missouri; Nellie, Pauline and Albert, residing at home with their parents. In addition to his mercantile business, Mr. Martin is interested in breeding Hereford cattle, and at this writing has about forty head on his farm which is situated four miles south of Clinton. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Clinton and he is recognized as one of the progressive citizens of Henry County.

MARTIN, William Frank
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Feb 26 1852, McDonough Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:751
William Frank Martin, farmer and stock feeder, section 15, a native of McDonough County, Illinois, was born February 26, 1852. William Martin, his father, was a Virginian by birth, and there grew to manhood and married Martha C. Kirk, of the same state. Upon leaving Virginia he went to Kentucky, where he resided for a number of years, moving thence to Illinois, and being one of the pioneers of McDonough County. In 1856 he came to Missouri and settled in Henry County, where he entered land and improved a farm. Frank grew to manhood here, enjoying fair opportunities for acquiring a common education. He was married in September, 1876, to Miss Julia Renfro, of this county and a daughter of John H. B. Renfro. They have two children: James C., born November 30, 1877, and Edna F., born December 3, 1880. Mr. Martin has 640 acres of land, of which about 340 are under fence and in cultivation and pasture, with fair buildings and improvements, and a young bearing orchard. He makes a specialty of raising and feeding cattle and feeds on an annual average about three car loads of steers and 100 head of hogs. He went to Texas in 1872 and was occupied four years in the stock business in that state.

MARTIN, William G.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Jun 9 1864, Jefferson Co, IA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:686
William G. Martin, a prominent pioneer and stockman of White Oak township, ranks as one of the leading citizens of Henry County. He was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, June 9, 1864, and is a son of Claudias B. and Ann Eliza Martin, both natives of Virginia. Claudias B. Martin with his family located in Henry County, Missouri, in 1866. He settled on a farm and was engaged in farming and stock raising until the time of his death in 1873. His wife died in 1917. They were the parents of the following children: James N, who now resides in California; Mrs. Margaret Cornet, Ozark, Arkansas; Hamilton, died at the age of twelve; Edden H.; Mrs. Virginia Jennings, who resides in California; Claudius B., California; Joseph F., deceased; William G., the subject of this sketch, and Ruth E., deceased. William G. Martin received his education in the public schools, attending school at the Hickory Grove district. He recalls that his first teacher was William R. Owens, and that the old school house was equipped with hand-made benches, made of native walnut. The old school building of the pioneer days stood on the site of the present modern school building at Hickory Grove. After reaching maturity William G. Martin remained on the home farm with his mother until he was thirty-three years of age. In 1911 he bought out the interest of the other heirs and thus became the owner of his father's old homestead, which is located six miles southeast of Urich in White Oak township. The place consists of eighty acres and while Mr. Martin is not one of the large land owners of Henry County he owns enough of land for modern-day conditions, and no doubt the intensified farming of the future will require the ownership and operation of much less than eighty acres for each individual to get the best results from the soil. The day of what has been well termed agricultural locusts is rapidly passing. The West has come to recognize that less land, better tilled, means more than the loose methods of the past in undertaking to cultivate large acreage. Mr. Martin was united in marriage in 1897 with Miss Dora B. Sevier, a daughter of George and Mary (Dunn) Sevier, pioneers of White Oak township. To Mr. and Mrs. Martin have been born the following children: Ray Paul, now a student in the Electric College at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Ruth B., the wife of William Harbstreet of White Oak township, Henry County. Mr. Martin takes an active interest in local political and civic affairs, and stands ever ready and willing to co-operate with any movement for the social betterment and up-building of White Oak township and Henry County. He has served as a member of the local school board and he and Mrs. Martin are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Martin family stand high in the community in which they live and are prominent.

MARTIN, William O.
Collins Township, St. Clair County
born: 1837, Henry Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1174
WILLIAM O. MARTIN, a son of one of the oldest inhabitants of St. Clair County and a pioneer of great ability, was born in Henry County, Virginia, early in the spring of 1837. Samuel H. Martin, his father, a Virginian by birth, was born February 20, 1813, and in 1834 was married to Miss Dorothy B. Allen, of Henry County, that state, and a daughter of William Allen. She was born June 4, 1817, and at this time is still living though in feeble health. In 1837, Samuel Martin, together with his family, removed to Missouri, and upon looking around for a location finally settled in Collins Township, St. Clair County. Many were the hardships which they endured, and in the erection of a cabin, Mrs. M. kept off the savages while her husband built the structure. In the spring of 1839 a son, John, was born, and finally the family numbered nine children: Joseph H., twins (not named), Jane E. and Letha. After living upon Brush Creek one year Mr. M. moved to the place now occupied by his widow, and while living entered here over 1,000 acres of land. William O. Martin was married January 21, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Thompson, a daughter of Enos and Elizabeth Thompson. They had five children: Letha, Remus, William R., Alice F. and an infant. Of these two only are living. Mr. M. owns 283 acres of excellent land in Doyal Township but is now living with his mother and conducting the affairs of her estate. His wife is deceased. During the late war he served in the militia. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and belongs to lodge No. 310 at Humansville, Polk County.

MASTERSON, A. S. & J. R.
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: 1841, Mason Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1220
A. S. AND J. R. MASTERSON are sons of George W. and Eliza Masterson, who were natives of Kentucky. The two sons were born in Mason County, Kentucky, A. S. September 25, 1841, and J. R. on August 20, 1843. They were reared and educated in Platte County, Missouri, where their mother now resides and where their father died. In 1862 A. S. Masterson enlisted in the Confederate service in which he served till the close of the war. After this he was engaged in various occupations in Texas till 1868, when he returned to Platte County, where he was engaged in farming till 1871. Then he came to St. Clair County. April 19, 1873, he was married to Miss Emma F. Wilson, a native of Illinois. They have four children: Cora M., Zulema F., Robert R. and George E. J. R. Masterson resided in Platte County, Missouri, till 1869, except during 1863-4, when he was freighting on the plains. In 1869 he came to St. Clair County, Missouri, where he has since been occupied in farming. In I875 he was in Arkansas dealing in stock. Mr. M. was married November 30, 1873, to Miss M. F. Barnett, a native of Missouri. They have one child, George W. A. S. and J. R. Masterson are both members of the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

MATHEWS, Julius A.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Apr 17 1849, Chariton Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:717
Julius A. Mathews was born April 17, 1849, in Chariton County, Missouri. His father, Samuel Mathews, was born in October, 1810, in Mississippi, and was a farmer during his early life, emigrating to Chariton County, Missouri, in 1844. He purchased 160 acres in that county and remained until the commencement of the war, when he removed to Brunswick, and in 1861 engaged in merchandising. This business he continued for twelve years; then went to Kansas City, and after a short time came to Henry County in April, 1870. He was married in 1835 to Miss Betsy Avery, of Jackson County, Mississippi. By this union there were eleven children, six sons and five daughters, of whom four only are now living. Three sons died in the Alton Prison during the civil war, two in 1862 and the other in 1864. The subject of this sketch came to Henry County in 1867 and embarked in farming. He has remained here since that time, with the exception of three years, while in his native county and at Kansas City, though not permanently located at either place. He was married June 17, 1867, to Miss Nancy Jane Bruett, of Henry County, Missouri. To them have been born six children, three sons and three daughters, five of whom are living. Mr. M. was elected magistrate in White Oak Township in November, 1882, for the term of four years. Himself and wife are connected with the Christian Church of Lucas. His political sentiments are Democratic.

MAUPIN, Chauncey C.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Mar 12 1844, St. Charles Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:649
Chauncey C. Maupin, miller, farmer and stock raiser, was born March 12, 1844, in St. Charles County, Missouri, being the son of Wallace C. Maupin, born October 25, 1817, in Albemarle County, East Virginia. His mother, formerly Mary Elizabeth Martha Jane Scott, was born in East Virginia about 1820. They were married near the year 1837, and by this union had six children, four sons and two daughters, all of whom are living. They emigrated in an early day to Missouri, and here Mrs. Maupin died March 6, of 1844 or 1845. Mr. M. is now a resident of Cedar County, Missouri. Chauncey C. Maupin, when a young man of twenty-one years, began business for himself. He married Miss Lizzie M. Bass, daughter of Peter and Marian Bass, of Henry County, Missouri, May 18, 1865. They have six children, all sons, and residents of Henry County. In 1877 he bought eighty acres of land in Tebo Township, and in 1881 added eighty more. In 1879 he erected in the township a mill for sawing purposes and the grinding of corn. He is actively engaged, both in farming and the mill business, and is constantly driven with custom at his mill, but does not allow his farm to lay idle. He is a thorough farmer and is highly respected in this vicinity. Mr. M. is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry. Both himself and wife are connected with the Methodist Church, South, of Calhoun. His political views are Democratic.

MAYGINNES, Joseph
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Oct 10 1830, Donegal, Westmoreland Co, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:817
Joseph Mayginnes was born October 10, 1830, in Donegal, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, where also his father, A. Mayginnes, was born January 31, 1799 He was a farmer by occupation. His mother, whose maiden name was Jane Garvin, came originally from Berks County, Pennsylvania. They were married in 1818, and to them were born eleven children. The senior Mayginnes died November 4, 1864, in Shelby County, Ohio. The subject of this sketch received his education in Shelby County in the common schools, and at the age of nineteen he left for Madison County, Ohio, in February. 1850, where he was engaged in working as a farm laborer. In October of the same year he started for Henry County, Missouri, remaining for six months, or more, and making his home with an older brother for the time. After looking about for a suitable location, he finally decided to return to Ohio. He was occupied in railroading for four years. He was married September 3, 1853, to Miss Sarah E. Fisher, of Covington, Miami County, Ohio. By this union there were ten daughters, all of whom are living. In September, 1856, Mr. M. settled in Darke County, Ohio, and resumed the occupation of farming eight years, when selling out he removed to Johnson County, Kansas. At the expiration of five came to Henry County, Missouri, locating in Springfield Township. He owns 213 acres on section 11. He is enthusiastic in regard to school matters, and takes great interest in the advancement of education. Mr. Mayginnes and his wife, with five of his daughters, are members of the Christian Church, at Hayden's Grove. His political views are Democratic.

McBETH, Robert C. Judge
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 4 1838, Harrison Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:350
Robert C. McBeth. The subject of this sketch, who has a state reputation in legal requirements, was born in Harrison County, Ohio, October 4, 1838. Here he was raised until his twenty-first year, having received a fair education, when he entered the law office of at that time, a prominent lawyer, G. W. McIlvaine, who, at this writing is one of the judges of the supreme court of Ohio. Judge McBeth, on the completion of his studies, was admitted to the bar at New Philadelphia, where he at once engaged in a successful practice, which he continued for some time, being prosecuting attorney of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, four years. At the end of that time, or at the close of the war, the western fever struck him and he came to Missouri, stopping a short time in Warsaw, Benton County, but finally settling in Clinton in the year 1866. He has held a prominent position at the Henry County bar for years, was for one term judge of the common pleas court, which had concurrent civil jurisdiction with the circuit court, but declining further service has since given his attention to the law. He has secured a very lucrative practice and is at this time at the height of his legal powers, a good speaker and an adept in legal technicalities. Judge McBeth is something of a politician, prominent in the council of the Republican party of his county and state, and has secured to himself a handsome competency.

McCALMON, William S.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Feb 26 1865, Wayne Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:745
William S. McCalmon, a leading citizen of Bogard township, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Wayne County, February 26, 1865, a son of James C. and Mary E. (Schultz) McCalmon. The father was born near Akron, Ohio, and the mother was a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The mother died in 1902, and the father lives in Bogard township on the old homestead, where he settled in 1873. He was born September 4, 1831. James C., and Mary E. (Schultz) McCalmon were the parents of the following children; William S., the subject of this sketch; Rebecca, married A. J. Crawford and lives at Colfax, Iowa; Nellie, died in infancy. William S. McCalmon came to Henry County with his parents in 1873, when he was about eight years of age. They settled in Bogard township, and here young McCalmon was reared and educated. He received a good common school education and has always been devoted to farming and stock raising. He remained on the home farm until he was twenty-eight years old, when he engaged in farming for himself. He now owns and operates a well improved and productive farm of one hundred twenty acres, which is situated three miles west of Blairstown. Mr. McCalmon has placed all the improvements on this place within the last fifteen years and it is one of the neat and well appearing farms of Bogard township. He is engaged in general farming and is one of the successful and progressive stock raisers of Henry County. He is a carpenter by trade, although he has never followed that line of work extensively with the exception of doing mechanical work of that character for himself. On October 12, 1892, William S. McCalmon and Hattie Tharp were united in marriage. She is a daughter of H. T. and Florina (Haynes) Tharp, natives of Tipton, Indiana. The mother was born in 1852 and died in Johnson County in 1892, and her remains are interred in the cemetery at Quick City, Missouri. The father now lives in Florida. To H. T. and Florina (Haynes) Tharp were born the following children: Mrs. Cora Pitts, Lamed, Oklahoma; William, Los Angeles, California; Hattie, wife of William S. McCalmon; Mrs. Lillie Hendricks; Freewater, Oregon; Jack, Phoenix, Arizona; Mrs. Effie Wolfe, Spokane, Washington, and Mrs. Leona Peacock, Coconut Grove, Florida. By a former marriage of Mrs. Tharp to W. H. Keen, one daughter was born, Gracie Belle, who married D. T. Hisey, Altona, Kansas. To William S. and Hattie (Tharp) McCalmon, were born the following children: Charles Albert, Raymond H., Helen Willis. Charles Albert, who was a teacher, is now a private in the National Army and at this writing (August 7, 1918) he is stationed at Camp Dodge. Raymond H. married Eula Streight May 22, 1918, and is a farmer in Bogard township. Mr. McCalmon is a progressive and substantial citizen and the McCalmons are one of the representative families of Henry County.

McCANN, Elmer O.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Jan 28 1864, near Decatur, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:785
Elmer O. McCann - A man's life work is the measure of his success, and he is truly successful who has made the most of his opportunities and accomplishes the object of his endeavor. E. O. McCann is among the leaders of agricultural success in Henry County. He lives on the Clinton-Warrensburg road eleven miles north of Clinton, which is one of the finest highways in the county, made so because of the individual efforts of the men in Shawnee township. Mr. McCann's home is one to be noted in the neighborhood for its beauty. Its owner is one of the leading cattle feeders of Henry County. He owns three hundred twenty acres of land in Shawnee township, one hundred forty acres northwest of his home place, and five hundred sixty acres in Prairie township, Bates County. Elmer O. McCann was born January 28, 1864, near Decatur, Illinois, the son of John Harvey and Eliza (McKee) McCann. John H. McCann is living on his farm in Shawnee township which he purchased in 1867. He was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, November 4, 1835, the son of Samuel and Caroline (Irvin) McCann, the former a native of Ireland and his father, John McCann, was a native of Scotland and settled in North Ireland. The latter, Caroline McCann, was born in New Jersey of Scotch ancestry. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCann established their home in Ohio when it was still overrun with the Indians. They had thirteen children. John Harvey was the second born to them. They died in Ohio. John Harvey McCann received his education and early training in the rude log cabin school house, where the rod was more in evidence than the books. He received an education beyond the ordinary opportunities of his day and went to Illinois in 1857, where he taught school until 1867, when he came with his family to Henry County and purchased his land from Mr. Kimsey, who had entered the land in 1844. Mr. McCann paid $9.66 an acre for his land and is still making his home upon the soil which sheltered him upon his arrival in Henry County, so many years ago. He was married on September 27, 1857, to Eliza McKee, of Cadiz, Ohio. She died December 2, 1879, leaving four children, as follow: W. Edgar Allen, born in Macon County, Illinois, now lives in Routt County, Colorado; Elmer O., of this sketch; C. R., born in Pettis County, Missouri, a druggist at Eldorado Springs, and Mrs. A. C. Bradford, Mountain View, Missouri. Mr. McCann's second marriage was with Sarah Galloway, who is now deceased, and also an infant daughter born to them. John McCann was judge of the County Court for two terms in Henry County. Elmer O. McCann, since his infancy, has lived on Henry County soil and has made a life business of raising and feeding cattle and hogs. December 30, 1897, E. O. McCann and Mattie Culley were united in marriage, and they have two sons: Stanford C., born May 30, 1899, a graduate of Clinton High School and the Warrensburg Normal School, and is at home with his parents, and Elmer O., Jr., born October 8, 1903. Mrs. Mattie (Culley) McCann was born in Johnson County, the daughter of W. R. and Louisa Caroline (Perry) Culley. Mrs. Culley is a cousin of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, of the battle of Lake Erie fame. W. R. Culley was born in Howard County, Missouri, in 1824 and died in 1899. His wife was born in Tennessee and died in 1891. They had five children, as follow: Mrs. Lizzie Hinston, born 1858, living in Shawnee township, Henry County; Silas Perry, deceased; Mrs. Jennie C. Ridley, whose husband is a rural mail carrier at Chilhowee, Missouri; Mattie McCann, and Oliver, in the service of the United States at Chicago. Mr. McCann is a Democrat. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America of Shawnee Mound, Missouri. He is indeed one of the men who have made the name of Henry County, Missouri, stand for agricultural prosperity because of his individual, painstaking efforts in his line of work.

McCANN, John Harvey
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Nov 4 1835, Muskingum Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:669
J. Harvey McCann, farmer and stock raiser, section 4, a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, was born November 4, 1835, and is a son of Samuel and Caroline (Irvin) McCann, the former a native of Pennsylvania and son of James McCann, who came originally from Ireland. His father, John McCann, was born in Scotland. Caroline McCann was a native of New Jersey, and of Scotch ancestry. Young McCann was the second of a family of thirteen children. He grew to manhood in Ohio, and was there educated, and in 1857 he went to Watson, Illinois, where he was employed as an educator for five years. After this time he followed farming till 1867, when he moved to Henry County. Missouri, where he now has a farm of 127 acres. Since 1868 he has held the office of justice of the peace, and has ever taken great interest in educational matters. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. September 27, 1859, Mr. McCann was married to Miss Eliza McKee, of Ohio. She died December 3, 1879, leaving four children, Edgar, Elmer, Clarence and Clara. He was again married January 26, 1881, to Miss Sallie Callaway, a native of Tennessee.

McCANN, Max
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Mar 14 1846, Zanesville, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:648
Max McCann, druggist, was born in Zanesville, Ohio, March 14, 1846, his father being Samuel McCann, a native of Pennsylvania. In 1816 he removed to Ohio, and married Miss Caroline Irvin, originally from New Jersey. They had a family of twelve children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the sixth child. He was reared and educated in Ohio, and at the age of seventeen years began school teaching there, which he followed for fifteen years. In 1867 he removed to Henry County, Missouri, and settled at Shawnee Mound. He taught school in different parts of the county until 1881, when he engaged in the drug business at Calhoun, which he has since successfully continued. In September, 1878, Mr. McCann was appointed county school commissioner, and held the office until the spring following. He is a member of Calhoun Lodge, No. 184, A. F. & A. M. November 5, 1877, he was married to Miss Bettie Givens, a native of Henry County. They have one child, Allen. Mr. and Mrs. McCann are members of the Presbyterian Church.

McCARTY, Edward Cresap
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jul 4 1805, Hampshire Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:683
Edward Cresap McCarty was born in Hampshire County, Virginia, July 4, 1805, and is a direct descendant of some of the leaders of old revolutionary families. His paternal grandfather was a captain in the Virginia militia and participated in the battles of Brandywine, Germantown and Trenton, and was under the command of Lafayette at the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. His maternal grandfather, was also a commissioned officer in Maryland. On the death of his father in 1828 Edward, as the oldest of a family of eight children, became the head of the household, and in the following year, with his mother and the family, he removed to Missouri and located on a tract of land in Saline County, where he remained till 1846. he then sold his farm and for several years was engaged in freighting government stores, and also in the Santa Fe trade. In 1850 he ceased that business and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, where he gave his attention to farming. In 1857 he embarked in the commission and forwarding business, and soon after was elected cashier of the branch of the Mechanics' Bank of St. Louis, situated at Kansas City. This position he filled until 1863, when he resigned and, returning to Saline County, resided there till the close of the war, when he came to Henry County. He found a wife in the person of Miss Mary Brown, a daughter of judge B. B. Brown, of Virginia, and by this union there are eleven children living, Burnis C., Nora B., (now Mrs. R. McCarty) Bettie, Ruth, (now Mrs. E. Allison) Mary B., Nannie, Fannie, Charles I., James E., Edverda, Patrick H. They lost one daughter, Annie. In his political affiliations Mr. McCarty was an old line Whig, and as such was elected a member of the lower house of the general assembly of the state of Missouri, from Jackson County. In later years he has acted in the interest of the Democratic party. For almost half a century he has been a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was appointed by the Grand Lodge to superintend the erection of the building for the Masonic College at Lexington, Missouri.

McCARTY, Richard
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Sep 14 1827, Woodford Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:684
Richard McCarty, farmer and stock raiser, section 15, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Woodford County, September 14, 1827, being the son of Dennis and Ellen (Tombling) McCarty, natives of Virginia. In 1830 they came to Howard County, Missouri, and remained there until Richard was nine years old, when they removed to Boone County, which was their home for about six years. After this they spent two years in Cole County, next settling at Boonville. Young McCarty received his education in the common schools of the state, and in 1850 he went to California, where he followed mining and selling groceries for about three years. Returning to Missouri he bought cattle and in 1854 went back to California, and until 1857 was occupied in trading in cattle. He then retraced his steps to Missouri, and dealt in horses and mules at Boonville. At the commencement of the late war he raised Company B, of Parson's Regiment, and was captain of the company for one year, when he was appointed recruiting officer for Gen. Price. He was in the battles of Boonville, Wilson's Creek and Dry Wood, and was made prisoner in 1863, and was taken to Fayette, Arkansas. He surrendered at Shreveport, Louisiana. After the close of the war Mr. McCarty followed farming in Texas one year, and in 1866 he again located at Boonville, where he was in the livery business until 1868. Coming to Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, he embarked in the grocery trade with Mr. Allison. After living in Clinton for about two years he resumed agricultural pursuits. His farm contains 160 acres of good land. He is a member of Tebo Lodge No. 68, A. F. & A. M. January 8, 1868, Mr. McC. married Miss Nora McCarty, a daughter of Col. E. C. McCarty. They have five children: Edward, Richard, Ruth, Burnis and Mary E.

McCOWAN, William M.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: 1828, near Evansville, IN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:524
William M. McCowan was born on a farm near Evansville, Indiana, in 1828, and died in Henry County, Missouri, in 1875. He was the son of James McCowan, who was a native of Kentucky, and a soldier of the War of 1812. James McCowan moved from Kentucky to Indiana and became an honored resident of the southwestern part of the State, founding a permanent home near the city of Evansville. When news of the great gold strike on Sutter's Mill Race on the slopes of the Sierras in California reached Indiana, Mr. McCowan was one of the first adventurous spirits to undertake the long and dangerous trip to the Pacific Coast in search of fortune. He remained in California until 1854, was successful in his quest of the yellow metal, and returned home. He then located near Windsor in Henry County, Missouri, and purchased a large tract of land near Calhoun, in Windsor township, which he developed into an important live stock ranch. He was owner of 600 acres of land and became widely known as a successful breeder of race horses and was also an extensive raiser and breeder of cattle for the markets. During the Civil War, Mr. McCowan was a captain of Missouri Home Guards and served until 1863. He followed agricultural pursuits until his death and was a prominent and influential citizen of Henry County during his residence here. William McCowan was twice married, his first wife being Mattie Huston, who bore him three children: Cincinnatus, a farmer in South Dakota; Major Thomas B. McCowan, a surgeon of the American Army Hospital Corps, stationed at El Paso, Texas, as district surgeon, a service in which he has been engaged for the past eighteen years; William H., Deepwater, Missouri, engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. The second marriage of William M. McCowan occurred in October, 1874, with Miss Fannie C. Page, who was born in Logan County, Kentucky, in August, 1848, the daughter of Thomas and Isabella (Catlett) Page, both natives of Virginia. Thomas Page was the son of James Page, a soldier of the Revolution. One child was born of this second marriage, Miss May McCowan. When eleven years of age, May McCowan removed with her widowed mother to Oakland, California, and there she received a high school education. She graduated from Oakland high school in 1895. Miss McCowan has studied at the Warrensburg Normal School, specializing in history. She and her mother returned to Windsor, Missouri, in 1895 and she began her successful teaching career. Miss McCowan first taught in her old home district school in 1900, this school being at that time the oldest school house in Henry County. In 1902 she was selected to teach the primary department of the Windsor public schools and in 1906 she became teacher of English and algebra in the Windsor high school. She next taught near Warrensburg, Missouri, and in 1908 became principal of the schools at Shawnee Mound, Henry county. In 1910 she returned to Windsor and taught English and mathematics in the local high school for the ensuing three years. Her next position was as teacher at Rodelia high school in 1913. Since 1913 Miss McCowan has been teacher of history in the Windsor high school. Miss McCowan is a member of the Henry County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and takes a keen and absorbing interest in the affairs of this chapter, of which she is the local official historian. In her work as historian she has gathered and published considerable history of Windsor and vicinity and Henry County which is considered as authentic, reliable and written in an entertaining and readable vein. She is a member of the Baptist Church, and is affiliated fraternally with the Order of Eastern Star, of which order she is a past matron and is now serving as chaplain of the order.

McCOWN, Walter R.
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Apr 18 1863, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:815
Walter R. McCown is the son of pioneer people who came to Henry County before the Civil War and labored faithfully and hard that their posterity might enjoy the privilege of the present time. Mr. McCown was born April 18, 1863, in Bethlehem township, Henry County, and now resides one and one-half miles from his birthplace. His parents, William H., and Elizabeth (Hockersmith) McCown, were born in Kentucky and Tennessee, respectively. In 1840, with a rude ox-team as conveyance, they braved the terrors of the unknown country to trade with the Indians of Burham, Texas. They employed a native Indian as interpreter and for three years plied their business of trading with the Indians. In 1843, they again wended their way eastward and this time located in Bethlehem township, Henry County, where one hundred twenty acres of land were purchased. Forty-seven acres of the land were in timber and this was felled to build the rude log cabin and enclose the farm with a rail fence. A few years of residence here, spent in hard labor, was ended by the selling of the farm and returning to Kentucky, whence a year later they returned and purchased fifty-five acres in Leesville township, where they spent their remaining days and are now laid at rest in the Bethlehem Township Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Burr, deceased; Mary, deceased, wife of Capt. Granville Deaurah, a Union veteran of the Civil War; Melvin, resides at Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Luam Edwards, San Francisco, California; Luther, Osage township; Mrs. Elizabeth Minick, Leesville township; Walter R., the subject of this sketch and W. H., twins. W. H. lives at Malvern, Iowa. Louis died in 1914, leaving a wife and three children. Walter McCown has spent his life in agricultural pursuits in this county and is now the owner of 160 acres of well tilled land. He also handles a large number of cattle, sheep and mules which he is constantly selling and buying for the markets. His early education was received in the district schools and in the early life he rented land until 1908, when he purchased 35 acres. in 1909 he purchased 80 acres and 40 acres in 1917. He has made improvements on his farm, building two good barns, and also remodeling his home. A natural spring on the farm is piped to cement tanks for the cattle and is considered one of the best springs of the numerous ones throughout the county. The first marriage of Mr. McCown to Fannie Greer was in 1886. She was laid to rest in Good Hope Cemetery in 1901. The following children came to bless this union: Edgar Earl, died at the age of five; Ora, wife of Isaac Harvey of Leesville township; Lulu, wife of Emmett Bailey, residing at Hancock, Iowa; Florence, wife of J. B. Simmonds of Deepwater, Missouri; Blanche, wife of Adolph Zobrist, Hancock, Iowa. In 1902 Mr. McCown was married to Allie Hammond and five children have been born to this union: John Shelby, Wilber, Elbert, Walter and Beulah, all at home with their parents. Mr. McCown is one of the substantial men of Henry County and well deserves to be classed as one of its progressive citizens.

McCOY, John
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Dec 29 1855, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:773
John McCoy, a prominent farmer and stockman of Bogard township, is a native son of Henry County and a descendant of pioneer parents of this section. Mr. McCoy was born about two miles southeast of Creighton December 29, 1855, a son of Mason Louis and Mary (Baker) McCoy. Mason Louis McCoy was born in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, February 8, 1829, and died at Urich, Missouri, April 15, 1917. He came to Missouri with his parents in 1838, and they settled in Lafayette County and in 1854 Mason Louis McCoy came to Henry County. He was a man who had a vast experience in the new and undeveloped west of the early days. For a number of years he was train boss for Russell and Major, who were extensive freighters in the early days. Mr. McCoy crossed the plains in the employ of this company many times. During the Civil War his family lived in Henry County on the old homestead and much of his time was spent in Sedalia, where he was serving as a member of the Home Guards. Mason Louis McCoy was an unusual man in many ways. He was fairly well to do and charitably inclined. Many of the early pioneers owe their success in later life to being assisted at a critical time by Mr. McCoy, whose generosity was one of his leading characteristics. He was enterprising and progressive, and took an active part in all public matters and measures which tended to build up his county and community. To Mason Louis and Mary (Baker) McCoy were born the following children: John, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Elizabeth McClung, Urich, Missouri; William, died at Premlin, Oklahoma; Mrs. Evaline Peake, Vernon County, Missouri; Mrs. Letitia Johnson, Richards, Missouri; Robert, Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Dollie Hillebrant; George, Urich, Missouri, and one who died in infancy. John McCoy, the subject of this sketch, received his education, principally, in private school which was conducted by Marcus Hendricks, who settled in the vicinity of Urich in the early days, on a place about half a mile north of town. Shortly afterwards a small frame school house was built on the McCoy place there. This was destroyed by fire and the next school building was located about one-fourth mile south of there, which was subsequently replaced by the Oak Grove school house, which is still standing. Mr. McCoy remained at home with his parents until he was about eighteen years old. His first independent venture was working as a farm laborer in Cass County, for which he received fifteen dollars a month. Shortly after this he engaged in farming on his own account and in 1884 bought ninety acres of land. He has added to this as opportunities presented themselves and is now the owner of a good farm of three hundred thirty-five acres. He is a successful general farmer and is extensively engaged in raising cattle and hogs, as well as buying and selling stock. He is a self made man and what property he has accumulated is the result of his unaided efforts. When he purchased his first land he was practically without capital and mortgaged the place for almost the entire purchase price for which he paid eleven per cent interest. At that time all farm produce was at the low water mark of prices. For instance, eggs sold for three cents per dozen. Mr. McCoy believes that a man can buy a farm today without capital, and pay for it easier and quicker than at any other time in the history of the country. John McCoy was united in marriage March 2, 1881, with Miss Mary E. Godwin, a native of Indiana, born June 29, 1860. She is a daughter of William and Mary Frances (James) Godwin. The Godwin family resided in Bogard township. The father was born February 3, 1828, and died November 13, 1882. The mother was born January 20, 1838, and died November 14, 1908. They came to Missouri in 1866 and settled in Cass County, where they resided for some time, and later the father bought a farm in Bogard township. William and Mary Frances (James) Godwin were the parents of nine children, as follow: George W., born March 18, 1854; Sarah, born February 4, 1856, married T. S. Clay, Bogard township; Annie E., born March 29, 1858, married Alves Williams, Lodi, California; Mary E., the wife of John McCoy, the subject of this sketch; James F., born February 1, 1863, now deceased; Emeline, born February 16, 1865, deceased; William S., born July 18, 1867, deceased; Amanda J., born November 29, 1870, deceased; and Samuel A., born June 8, 1872, deceased. To John McCoy and Mary E. (Godwin) McCoy have been born the following children: Alford, married Josie E. Crissman of Bogard township, now resides on the home place; Joseph R., married Pearl Williams of Cass County, and also resides on the home place; Mayme Frances, married F. G. Hale. Both she and her husband were teachers in the Centralia public schools, Centralia, Missouri. Mr. Hale is now a private in the National Army, in training at Camp Pike, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy are both members of the Christian Church of Creighton and are of Henry County's most highly respected pioneer families.

McCULLUM, William J.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 1 1845, Hardin Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:685
William J. McCullum, farmer and stock raiser, section 2. The subject of this sketch was born in Hardin County, Kentucky, October 1, 1845, his parents being Macon and Jane (Miller) McCullum, Kentuckians by birth. William J. was the fifth of a family of seven children. When he was about four years old the family started from Kentucky to Iowa. The night after taking the boat at Louisville his father was missing, and no trace of him could ever be found. The supposition was that he was drowned. His mother and family continued there journey and settled in Iowa, where they remained two years, then moving to Scotland County, Missouri. There the subject of this sketch was reared and educated, and upon arriving at manhood he engaged in farming, which he has since followed. In 1874 he came to Henry County. His farm embraces 140 acres of good land, well improved and all in cultivation. Mr. McC. has always taken a great interest in educational matters. September 8, 1872, he was married to Miss T. Patterson, a native of Iowa. They have two children, Alva and Ida May.

McDONALD, Chapman Harrod
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: May 13 1833, Frankfort, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:716
Chapman H. McDonald, merchant, farmer and stock dealer, was born May 13, 1833, in Frankfort, Kentucky, his parents being John McDonald, born December 2, 1805, in Culpeper County, Virginia, and Elizabeth W. (Knight) McDonald, born May 26, 1808, and also a Virginian by birth. They were married in Franklin County, Kentucky, in 1826 or 1827, and moved to the state of Illinois in 1834, in 1838, settling in Audrain County, Missouri. Here, on the 20th day of August, 1854, Mrs. McDonald died, leaving a family of eight children. In 1857 Mr. McD. came to Henry County, Missouri, and died June 29, 1880. They reared eight children, five sons and three daughters, only two of whom are now living: Chapman H. and Josiah G., the latter born September 20, 1836, at Mechanicsburg, Illinois. They emigrated with their parents about 1838 to Audrain County, Missouri, and were educated in the common schools in their locality. The elder brother subsequently attended a course of studies at the Commercial College, in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1857. He commenced life for himself in 1856, at Montevallo, Vernon County, Missouri, having chosen the mercantile channel for which he had been previously making preparation. On May day, 1879, he was married to Miss Mariah E. Benner, of Vernon County. He opened his place of business as a merchant at Montevallo, in 1856, where he continued until 1863, then closing his store on account of the war. After the cessation of hostilities he resumed his business, settling in Henry County, Missouri, at Lucas Post office, in White Oak Township, where he has since remained, doing business at present with his younger brother, Josiah G. Their interests in the main are one, both in merchandising, farming, and as general raisers of stock. Mr. C. H. McDonald is postmaster here, succeeding his father. He owns ninety acres (aside from the business interests) in or near his place of business. He has five children : William, Ida, Betsy, Olive and Parel. Politically he is a Democrat and religiously a Christian. (NOTE: His marriage was in 1859, not 1879. His bride was Maria E., not Mariah E., Benner. Chapman H. and Maria E. McDonald are together as a family in the 1860 census of Vernon Co MO and in the 1870 census of Henry Co MO, with several children. - Douglas W. Burke, dburke@webbworks.com)

McDONALD, Josiah Greene
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Sep 20 1836, Sangamon Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:336
Josiah G. McDonald, a Civil War veteran and an early pioneer of Henry County, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Sangamon County September 26, 1836, a son of John and Elizabeth (Knight) McDonald, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Culpeper County, Virginia. John McDonald came to Missouri from Illinois with his family in 1841, driving the entire distance with an ox team and wagon. Upon coming to this State he first settled in Audrain County and came to Henry County prior to the Civil War. He settled at the town of Lucas, which was then quite a commercial center, for pioneer days, and here he engaged in the mercantile business. He also owned land in that vicinity. He died about 1883. His wife died in Audrain County before the family came to Henry County. They were the parents of the following children: Joseph and John, who are deceased; Josiah G., the subject of this sketch; Chapman, deceased; Frank, deceased; Mrs. Mattie Hargraves; Mrs. Ellen Ridgeway and Mrs. Mollie Carter, the last three named being also deceased. Josiah G. McDonald spent his boyhood days amid the pioneer surroundings of Audrain County and attended school in a primitive log school house of the early days. He was engaged in farming in Clinton when the Civil War broke out. He then joined the Confederate Army and served about three years. During his military career he served, principally, in Missouri and Arkansas. He participated in the battles of Springfield, Wilson's Creek, Prairie Grove and numerous other engagements and skirmishes. At the close of the war he and his brother, Chapman, engaged in the general mercantile business at Lucas, which they conducted for a number of years in partnership, when the brother died and Josiah G. continued until 1897. Mr. McDonald was united in marriage January 15 1865, to Miss Mary M. Snedigar, a daughter of Robert and Malinda Jane (Clinkscale) Orear Snedigar, early Missouri pioneers. The father was a Confederate soldier and died at Springfield, Missouri, in 1862, and the mother died at Lucas, Missouri, January 18 1910, at the advanced age of ninety-one years and two months. Mrs. McDonald was born April 2, 1840, in Rawls County, Missouri, and was one of the following children born to her parents: Mrs. Martha J. Mason, deceased; Mary M., wife of Josiah G. McDonald; Mrs. Sarah Katherine Lee, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Josiah G. McDonald were born seven children as follow: Dora, who resides at home with her parents; Robert E., Urich, Missouri; Catherine, married D. Gates, Craig, Colorado; Josiah, Urich, Missouri; George W., Urich, Missouri; Mary Florence, married James Marksbarry, Blairstown, Missouri; Viola, married Estelle Pelley, Craig, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are truly entitled to be classed among the foremost pioneers of Henry County. They have lived on their present place for forty-five years. When the McDonald family settled in Henry County deer, wild turkey and other game of the unsettled frontier were in abundance. Clinton was a mere village and the few settlers that lived in the section of the country where the McDonalds located have long since passed to their reward. The McDonald family have in their possession a number of interesting relics of pioneer days, among which are a Seth Thomas clock which is over seventy years old and still measures time as accurately as it did during the Civil War. They also have a cherry dresser which has been in the family for four generations. The McDonald family are among the respected pioneer families of Henry County.

McFARLAND, Albert W.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 4 1878, near Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:707
Albert W. McFarland, a prominent farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a member of one of the pioneer families of Henry County, whose residence in Missouri dates back to territorial date. Albert W. McFarland was born in Henry County, six miles southeast of where Blairstown now stands February 4, 1878. He is a son of William J. and Mary E. (Mitchell) McFarland. William J. McFarland was born in Moniteau County, Missouri, September 26, 1834, and died December 21, 1893. His wife, Mary E. (Mitchell) McFarland, was born in Cooper County, Missouri, December 25, 1843, and died May 12, 1913. William J. McFarland was a soldier in the Confederate army, serving under Gen. Sterling Price. He came to Henry County in the fall of 1867 and settled in Big Creek township, where he first purchased 160 acres of land and became one of the successful farmers of Henry County. At the time of his death he was the owner of about 600 acres. William J. McFarland was a son of Jesse McFarland, who came to Missouri in 1809, and was here during the time of the disastrous earthquake in 1811. Jesse McFarland was a son of Jacob McFarland, who was a member of the first territorial legislature of Missouri. He died in Moniteau County. Jesse McFarland was the first sheriff of Cooper County, Missouri. He also was the first Government surveyor of what later became Rives County, receiving his appointment in 1821, when he was twenty-one years of age. He died at Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Albert W. McFarland received his education in the public schools of Henry County and the State Normal School at Warrensburg, Missouri. Later he attended the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Illinois, where he was graduated in the class of 1906. He then returned to Henry County, where he has since been successfully engaged in general farming and stock raising, and is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of Henry County. His farm consists of 300 acres of valuable farm land, which is well improved. Mr. McFarland was united in marriage July 24, 1901, with Miss Hattie Woodruff, a daughter of R. B. and Rosa (Young) Woodruff, pioneers of Johnson County, Missouri. The Woodruff family came to Henry County forty-five years ago and now reside in Big Creek township. Mrs. McFarland has two brothers: John D. and Edgar, both residing at home with their parents. To Mr. and Mrs. McFarland have been born eight children, as follow: Augusta L., Inga, Courtney L., Ruth V., Mattie M., William J., Olive M. and Douglass W. Mr. McFarland takes an active interest in public affairs and is one of the progressive and capable citizens of Big Creek township. He has held local office at various times and was president of the first high school board of the consolidated district, and is a member of that board now. He is also president of the township board.

McFARLAND, William J.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Sep 26 1834, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:705
William J. McFarland, section 2, is a prominent farmer and stock dealer, of this township, and was born in Cooper County, Missouri, September 26, 1834. Jesse McFarland, his father, a native of North Carolina, was born April 17, 1800. He removed to Missouri with his parents in 1811, and in 1816 located in Cooper County, and was among the earliest settlers of Missouri. He grew to manhood in Cooper County and married Ann McFarland, a distant relative. The former was a farmer and mechanic and also a surveyor by occupation and when nineteen years old he assisted in the surveying of Rives County, and held several local offices in the county. He now resides at Pleasant Hill, Missouri, and celebrated his sixtieth wedding anniversary January 7, 1880. W. J. McFarland spent his youth on a farm in Cooper County and received a common school education. He was married there October 10, 1865, to Miss M. E. Mitchel, also of Cooper County, and a daughter of William J. Mitchel. They have three children: Edith L., Clarence W. and Albert W. After his marriage Mr. McFarland resided about two years in Cooper County and then removed to Henry County, buying land and improving the farm where he now resides. He has 355 acres, with 320 in good cultivation and under improvements, with an orchard of 100 choice bearing apple trees and a variety of other fruits. Mr. McFarland makes a specialty of raising and handling stock, and feeds on an average two car loads of steers and fifty hogs annually. He has some good graded stock. He and his wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

McGINNESS, John
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Jan 31 1827, Greene Co, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:779
John McGinness, farmer and stock feeder, section 17, is one of the thrifty farmers of Leesville Township, and was born in Greene County, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1827. His father, John McGinness, also a native of Pennsylvania, grew to manhood and was married in Greene County, to Eunice Woodruff of the same state. Our subject was reared in the county of his birth upon the home farm, he enjoying good common school advantages. In 1848 he went to Virginia and located in Ritchie County, where he purchased a farm and where he resided until 1874. He came to Missouri in the following spring, and located in Henry County. Mr. McGinness was married in Ritchie County, Virginia, October 18, 1849, to Miss Mary Ann Woods, a daughter of James Woods, and originally from Pennsylvania. They have a family of eight children: James, died in 1878, at the age of twenty-eight years; Eunice, (now the wife of Reuben Rosebaugh); Eliza (wife of J. C. Jones); Adonigah W.; Lydia; Mary E. (wife of William Black); John L. and Josiah M. In January, 1862, Mr. McG. enlisted in Company K, Third Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and served in the Union army until discharged, in the spring of 1863. He participated in the second Bull Run fight, where he was wounded in the right arm disabling him. He also was in a number of skirmishes. After his discharge he returned to his home in Ritchie County.

McILHENNY, Bev. H.
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1828, Bath Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1091
BEV. H. McILHENNY, was born in Bath County, Kentucky, July 2, 1828, and is the son of John C. McIlhenny, of Charleston, South Carolina, whose father, James McIlhenny, was born in Edinburgh. Scotland, and was a graduate of the university there. He left Edinburgh on account of his republican principles, and came to the United States in 1774, settling in South Carolina. He enlisted in the war of the Revolution and was with General Marion for three years. was subsequently promoted to colonel, and then placed on the staff of Washington. After the close of the war he returned to South Carolina and engaged in farming. In 1815 he moved to Kentucky, and died there in 1840. John McIlhenny married Mary Young, of Virginia. Her mother, formerly Mary Brice, came originally from Scotland. Mr. McIl's paternal grandmother was also born in Scotland, and was a sister of John C. Calhoun. They had twelve children, the subject of this sketch being the ninth. His father came to Jackson County, Missouri, in 1833, and returned to Kentucky in 1840, where he died. Bev. H. went back to Kentucky in 1845. In 1847 he enlisted in the Mexican war, and was interpreter to General Thomas Marshall. He received an honorable discharge and returned to Kentucky, and attended an academy for two years. Then he engaged in merchandising until 1853. In 1854, he returned to Missouri and settled in Cass County and farmed for three years. He then clerked in a store in Harrisonville. In 1858 he was elected justice of the peace and served until 1861, when he removed to Boonville and was again elected justice of the peace, holding this position until 1866. Going to Sedalia he engaged in clerking and remained there until 1870. He came thence to Roscoe, and in 1871 to Osceola. He has served as justice of the peace in this city two or three terms. Mr. McIlhenny, married Miss Mary Kincaid in 1853 in Nicholas County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Colonel Samuel B. Kincaid, of Kentucky. who settled in Cass County in 1854. They have eight children: Sarah A. (Mrs. George Monroe); Nancy B. (Mrs. Thomas Gordon). John Calhoun, Samuel B., Bev. H., Mattie A.. Nellie Lee, and Addie (twins).

McINTIRE, Daniel C.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 25 1821, Clark Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:706
D. C. McIntire, farmer and stock raiser, section 22, was born in Clark County, Kentucky, October 25, 1821, and was the son of Hugh Mclntire, a native of North Carolina, who moved with his parents at the age of seven to Clark County, Kentucky, there being brought up. Francis McIntire, his father, was a soldier in the revolutionary war, and carried during life five wounds received in that long struggle for American independence. D. C. Mclntire accompanied the family to Trimble County when seven years old and there grew to manhood. He came to Missouri in 1841, but previously had spent six years traveling through Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. He was married in Scotland County, Missouri, September 23, 1847, to Miss Agnes F. Huston, of Boone County, Kentucky, who was reared and educated there, and a daughter of Archibald Huston. They have six children: William Seldon, Joseph M., Homer H., Martha E. (wife of W. W. Gray), Ada Lee and Daniel M. After this marriage Mr. Mclntire located in Adair County, where he entered land and made a farm, making it his home for about eleven years. In 1858 he came to Henry County, locating on Honey Creek, and built a flour, grist and saw mill, and was engaged in milling about seven years. Selling his mill property, he purchased the farm where he now resides in 1865. This place consists of 270 acres of land, with 240 acres in cultivation and pasture, and upon it is a good residence and a fine orchard of about 250 bearing trees of select fruits. Mr. and Mrs. Mclntire are members of the M. E. Church South. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

McINTIRE, Omer Huston
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Apr 8 1856, Adair Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:713
Omer H. McIntire, a farmer of Big Creek township and a descendant of a family of Missouri pioneers, was born in Adair County April 8, 1856. He is a son of Daniel and Agnes (Huston) McIntire, natives of Kentucky. Daniel McIntire was born October 25, 1821, and in 1841 when he was twenty years of age came to Missouri with his parents. He was a son of Hugh McIntire, a native of North Carolina, who came to Clark County, Kentucky, in 1828 with his family. Hugh McIntire was a son of Francis McIntire, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served throughout the seven years of that conflict for American independence and during the term of his service was wounded five times. Daniel C. McIntire married Agnes F. Huston in Scotland County, Missouri, September 23, 1847. She was a daughter of Archibald Huston and a native of Boone County, Kentucky. Daniel C. and Agnes (Huston) McIntire were the parents of the following children: William Seldon, Joseph M, Omer H., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Martha E. Gray, Ada Lee and Daniel M. Daniel C. McIntire entered Government land in Adair County, Missouri, and lived there until 1858, when he came to Henry County and settled in Honey Creek. Here he built a grist and saw mill which he operated for a number of years. Later he bought a farm which he moved on in 1866. He was prominent among the early day pioneers of Henry County and influential in this section. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Methodist Church, South. He died in 1912 at the advanced age of ninety-one years. His wife departed this life in 1914 and their remains rest side by side in the Carrsville Cemetery. Omer H. McIntire was reared in the pioneer home in Henry County and received his education in what was known as the subscription school, the pioneer educational institution of Henry County. He remained on the home farm and followed farming and stock raising during the lifetime of his parents. The McIntire farm is one of the valuable and productive farms of Big Creek township, and Mr. McIntire has met with success in his chosen field of endeavor and is one of the substantial men of his community. Omer H. McIntire was united in marriage in 1901 to Miss Ida Garrison, daughter of Robert and Susie Garrison, natives of Tennessee. The mother died in 1887 and the father now lives near Huntingdale. Mrs. McIntire is one of eight children born to her parents, the others being as follows: Robert, resides in Montana; Charles, deceased; Joseph, Huntingdale, Missouri; David, deceased; Harry, at home; Mrs. George Ridge, Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Homer Inmer, Shawnee township. Mr. and Mrs. McIntire have two children: Margaret Katheryn and Robert Daniel. Omer H. McIntire is a progressive citizen and the McIntire family rank among the leading representative citizens of Henry County.

McKEAIGG, Benjamin F.
LaDue, Davis Township, Henry County
born: Apr 30 1868, Lawrence Co, IN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:364
B. F. McKeaigg, president of the Bank of La Due, and a prosperous farmer of Davis township, was born in Lawrence County, Indiana, April 30, 1868. He is the son of Robert C. (born 1833, died 1893) and Alferna (Swindler) McKeaigg. Robert C. McKeaigg was a native of Indiana and a son of Harrison McKeaigg, of Kentucky, who was an early settler of Lawrence County, Indiana. In 1884 Robert C. McKeaigg came to Henry County, Missouri, and after residing here for a short time he went to Oklahoma, where he homesteaded a tract of Government land and died in that State. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKeaigg were parents of nine children, seven of whom survive: William H., resides in Pasadena, California; B. F., subject of this review; (twins), Jasper N. and Oscar C., of Thomas, Oklahoma; Thomas, lives at Newkirk, Oklahoma; Louis, La Due, Missouri; Mrs. Carrie Massey living near La Due. Mr. McKeaigg accompanied his parents to Henry County in 1884 and was first employed as farm hand by Mr. Hinkle. He married and resided upon the Hinkle place as tenant for a period of seven years. In 1891 he purchased forty acres near Independence school house. Three years later he sold this tract and then purchased his present farm, located in Davis township, west of La Due. This farm consists of seventy acres and is nicely improved. For the past twelve years Mr. McKeaigg has successfully farmed this tract and has splendid improvements thereon consisting of a handsome white cottage, modern in its appointments, good barns and fencing kept in excellent repair. Mr. McKeaigg was married November 24, 1893, to Mrs. Mary Reed, a widow, who was born in Illinois and is a daughter of J. B. and Caroline (Fellahauer) Sherbourne (sp: TSCHABRUN), who came to Henry County from Illinois in 1880. By a former marriage with Edward Reed, deceased, Mrs. McKeaigg has two children: Mrs. Allie Hemperley, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Harry E. Reed, of Clinton, Missouri. One child has been born to Mr. and Mrs. McKeaigg, Everett Ray, who died at the age of two years. The Democratic party has generally had the support and allegiance of Mr. McKeaigg, and he and Mrs. McKeaigg are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 772 of La Due.

McKEAN, Lewis B.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Aug 12 1866, Seville, Medina Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:766
Lewis B. McKean, proprietor of the "Fairview Stock Farm" in Bogard township, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Seville, Medina County, August 12, 1866, a son of William James and Fedora (Hay) McKean. the former a native of Center County, Pennsylvania, and the latter of Seville, Ohio. The McKeans are descendants of prominent colonial ancestors, Thomas McKean, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, being a direct ancestor of the subject of this sketch. William James McKean was a Union veteran in the Civil War, having served for two years in Company K, 88th Regiment Ohio Infantry. In 1868 he came to Missouri and settled in Bogard township, Henry County, on the farm owned by L. B. McKean, the subject of this sketch. Here he was engaged in farming and stock raising practically up to the time of his death, December 11, 1902. To William James and Fedora (Hay) McKean were born the following children: Lewis B., the subject of this sketch; George H., died July 20, 1908, in Covington, Oklahoma; W. E., a prominent real estate and oil man of Guthrie, Oklahoma, who is prominent in politics of that State, having served as register of deeds of his county for seven years and was a delegate at large to the National Republican Convention in Chicago in 1912; Myrtle F., married A. D. Davis, Wheatland, Oklahoma. The mother of these children died September 16, 1877, and on February 15, 1880, William James McKean was married to Kate W. Crissman, a daughter of Oliver and Caroline (Sisler) Crissman. The Crissman family were Pennsylvanians and came from Blair County, that State, to Henry County. Missouri, in 1869. The father died October 1, 1916, the mother having departed this life May 21, 1912. They were the parents of the following children: F. M., Clinton, Missouri; Mrs. Kate W. McKean; T. J., lives in Bogard township; Frank P., Colony, Oklahoma; Mrs. Mary McVay, Hutchinson, Kansas; Mrs. Maggie Shoemaker, La Due, Missouri; Mrs. Ida Cowden, Fields Creek township, and Mrs. Gertrude Ogan, Stevensville, Texas. To William James and Kate W. (Crissman) McKean were born two children: Ida, who resides at home in Bogard township, and Norval, who is engaged in farming in Bogard township. L. B. McKean is one of the progressive farmers and stockmen of Bogard township, and his farm, which is known as "Fairview Stock Farm," is located four and one-half miles southwest of Blairstown, and is one of Henry County's valuable farms. Here Mr. McKean is engaged in general farming and stock raising. Mr. McKean is one of the high class farmers and stockmen of the county. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri, having been a member of the class of 1892, where he ranked high in scholarship. Politically he is a Republican and has served four years as township collector and is now serving his second term. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America of Blairstown.

McKEE, James T.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Apr 1 1845, Darke Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:617
James T. McKee, now deceased, the founder of McKee's Book Store was a pioneer merchant of Clinton, and prominently identified with the interests of Henry County for many years. He established the McKee's Book Store in 1870, and conducted this business for forty years, until the time of his death. The store is still owned and conducted by his estate under the management of his daughter, Miss Inez L. McKee, who took charge of the business at the death of her father in 1909. This business which is now in the forty-eighth year of its existence, is one of the oldest mercantile establishments in Henry County, and during all this time, McKee's Book Store has never permitted its methods to grow old. The stock and store is kept up to date, and everything usually found in a first-class, well-conducted book store in any city is within reach of the customers of this store. James T. McKee was a native of Darke County, Ohio, born in 1845. He grew to manhood in his native State and received a good education. In 1867 or 1868 he came to Missouri, driving most of the way with a team and wagon, and settled at Clinton. He taught school here for a time, teaching at the old Union school district. Later he served as assistant postmaster, under Postmaster Fike. In 1870, he established McKee's Book Store, and was engaged in that business until his death as above stated. In 1873 James T. McKee and Frances Ricketts were united in marriage. She was a native of Findlay, Ohio, born in 1845. She died in 1895. To James T. and Frances (Ricketts) McKee were born the following children: Dr. Ralph H., a graduate of Clinton Academy, and Wooster College, Wooster, Ohio, University of Chicago, and is now professor of chemistry in Columbia University, New York City; Inez, L., a graduate of Wooster College, Wooster, Ohio, and was engaged in teaching until her father's death, when she took charge of the business in Clinton, and has conducted it since; Charles Romney, chemist with the United States Glue Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he is a graduate of Lake Forest College, Chicago, Illinois.

McKEE, James T.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Apr 1 1845, Darke Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:528
James T. McKee, proprietor of the Post Office Bookstore, was born in Darke County, Ohio, April 1, 1845. He was brought up in the occupation of farming, and received his education from the schools of his native county. When twenty-one years of age he became engaged in school teaching, which profession he successfully followed till 1867. Coming to Henry County, Missouri, he continued that profession for one year. In July, 1868, he was made deputy postmaster, and held this position till September, 1872. In July, 1871, while yet in the office, he established his present business, conducting it in connection with his official duties, till 1872. Since that time, however, he has given it his entire attention. He carries a complete stock of goods here, and is doing a large share of the business in his line in Clinton. In March, 1877, he established a branch store in McLeansboro, Illinois, the firm there being J. T. McKee & Co., and in March, 1882, he established another branch store at Murphysboro, Illinois, under the firm name of McKee Brothers. Mr. McKee was married April 10, 1873, to Miss Mary Ricketts, a native of Ohio. They have three children: Ralph H., Inez L., and Romney. He is a member of the K. of P., and both Mr. and Mrs. McK. hold membership in the First Presbyterian Church.

McKEE, William
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: May 13 1822, Scotland
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:761
William McKee, farmer and stock raiser, section 10, a native of Scotland, was born May 13, 1822, being the son of John and Jane (Steele) McKee, also of that country. William emigrated to the United States with an uncle in 1834, and settled in Hampden County, Massachusetts, where he passed his youthful days on a farm, receiving a common school education. When sixteen years of age he commenced learning the horse farrier business at which he worked for about ten years. Going to Michigan in 1855, he was married in New Buffalo during Christmas week of that year to Miss Martha Blair, of Hampden County, Massachusetts, and a daughter of Samuel Blair, one of the prominent men of that locality. Mrs. McKee was a lady of rare culture and attainments and was a teacher for a number of years previous to her marriage. The following spring Mr. McK. moved to Wisconsin and after living one year in Milwaukee County, in the spring of 1857 he went to Illinois and located near Joliet, where he planted a crop. He soon sold out, and upon coming to Missouri the same year, settled in Henry County, bought land and began the cultivation of the farm where he now resides. This contains 365 acres, of which 320 acres are fenced; twenty acres are devoted to tame meadow and there are about fifty-five acres of good timber, and plenty of living water for stock. His house is a large, two-story structure, and his orchard consists of 100 bearing apple trees of select varieties. Mrs. McKee died February 29, 1880, and Mr. McK. was subsequently married in this county to Miss Charlotte Fisher, a daughter of James Fisher. They have one son, Lewis B., born December 28, 1881. Mrs. McKee is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

McKINLEY, James Harvey
Speedwell Township, St. Clair County
born: 1834, Russell Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1207
JAMES HARVEY McKINLEY, farmer and stock raiser, is the owner of 100 acres of land on section 16. He was born in Russell County, Kentucky, in 1834, and was the son of Solomon McKinley, who was originally from Kentucky. His grandfather, Michael McKinley, together with a younger brother, secreted themselves, when boys, in a vessel and left for America, unknown to their parents. After arriving in this country, in due time he joined the army, and was with Washington through the revolution. In 1812 he was with General Jackson at New Orleans, and was killed on the celebrated 8th of January. James' mother, formerly Ann Cane, was a daughter of Charles Cane, of Pennsylvania. Her grandfather was also in the revolution. They raised nine children, of whom James H. was the fifth. He learned the carpenter's trade in youth, and in 1853 came to Missouri and settled in St. Clair County, near where he now lives. He married Miss Sarah C. Todd in 1857. She was the daughter of Daniel P. Todd, of Kentucky. They have eight children: William Filmore, James Daniel, Thomas Price, Rhoda Jane, Samuel Tilden, Peter, Sarah Catharine and Edna. Three died in infancy. Politically he is a Democrat, and he has been a member of the Baptist Church for thirty years.

McKINLEY, Thomas W.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: May 8 1835, Weston, Lewis Co, WV
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:584
Thomas W. McKinley was born May 8, 1835, in Weston, Lewis County, West Virginia. He received but a common education, and in 1848 went to California, at the age of sixteen years, where he made a sojourn of ten years, accumulating quite a snug fortune. On his return to his native state, in 1859, he married Miss Margaret Nealy, of Doddridge County. There were four children by this union, two sons and two daughters, three of whom are still living. He buried his wife during the summer of 1869. Nearly two years thereafter he married Miss Anna Adams, of Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, February 7, 1871. To them were born three children, two daughters and one son, all living. He emigrated from Virginia to Henry County, Missouri, in March, 1861, and bought a large tract of fine farming and pasture lands, nearly 1,000 acres in extent, in Windsor Township, his residence commanding a fine view of Windsor and the surrounding country. This was known as the Galewood farm. In 1871 he returned to Virginia, but came back here the same year, and from that time until 1880 was engaged in farming and the general raising of stock. He died August 23, 1880, having been, as was supposed, murdered in his room in Sedalia, as his dead body was found two days thereafter in one of the rooms of the Elgin House in that city. He was a member of the A. O. U. W., under whose auspices he was buried on the 26th inst. Mrs. McKinley, since her husband's death, has continued to conduct the farm. and keeps it well stocked and in a prosperous condition. She still owns 630 acres, upon which is a finely furnished and commodious brick house. She is connected with the Episcopal Church of Sedalia.

McKINNEY, William
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jul 17 1834, Licking Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:529
William McKinney, farmer, section 13, was born in Licking County, Ohio, July 17, 1834. His father, Joseph McKinney, was born in Pennsylvania, July 6 1800, and emigrated to Licking County, Ohio, when thirteen years of age. He was there reared and there married the mother of William, then Miss Elizabeth Hopper, who was born in Virginia. She had moved to Licking County while quite young. After leading a useful and honest life, Mr. Joseph McKinney passed away July 26, 1868. His widow is still living. William grew up and was educated in his native county, spending his boyhood days in tilling the soil. At the age of nineteen he began teaching school, which occupation he continued to follow during school term for nine years. He then emigrated by team to Henry County, Missouri, settling on his present place. His landed estate consists of over 782 acres of choice land, the most of which is well fenced and improved. He is largely interested in stock dealing and feeding, and every winter feeds for market a large number of cattle. He was united in marriage September 9, 1866, with Miss Elizabeth Rhyne, a native of Ohio. They have three children: Della D., Willie E. and Bertha M. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

McLANE, William H. Col.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jul 6 1816, Cape Girardeau Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:529
William H. McLane, a native of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, was born July 6 1816. His father, John McLane, was born in North Carolina, about 1773, and came to Missouri in 1810; he married Miss Lydia Lawrence, who was also born in North Carolina, in 1773. They reared eight children, of whom William was the youngest. John McLane died in 1848, his wife's death having occurred in 1844. Young McLane was brought up in the county of his birth, and when a youth, was engaged in flatboating produce down the river to New Orleans, that then being quite an industry. In 1838, he embarked in the mercantile business at Appleton, Missouri, which he continued for twenty-five years. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Federal service in Company A, Fifty Sixth Missouri Regiment, and arose from the ranks to the position of colonel of that regiment. Toward the close of the war he was given the command of the Eighth Missouri Regiment, and was its colonel when mustered out in June, 1865. He then returned home, and in the spring of 1866, came to Clinton, Missouri, where he has since been a prominent and enterprising citizen. He is one of the largest farmers in this county, and has 1,000 acres of well improved land. His fine brick residence in the city was erected at a cost of $14,000. Mr. McLane was united in marriage in June, 1846, to Miss Eliza Moore, of Missouri. They have four children: Mary, Isabella (dead), Lydia and Kate. In 1868 Mr. McL. represented Henry County in the state legislature, and served for a term of two years with honor to himself and with credit to the county. From 1872 to 1877, he served as deputy United States marshal, resigning the position in the latter year.

McLEOD, George B.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jul 4 1847, Morgan Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:685
George B. McLeod, farmer and stock raiser, section 21, was born in Morgan County, Missouri, July 4, 1847, being the son of William H. McLeod, a farmer by occupation, and Martha (Salmon) McLeod, both natives of North Carolina. George B. was the fifth of a family of seven children. He remained with his parents in Missouri until twelve years old, when he went to the state of Georgia with his grandfather, F. H. McLeod. There he continued to reside until 1866, receiving his education in the public schools and the military college at Marietta, Georgia. In 1866 he returned to Missouri and lived in Morgan County until the fall of 1867, when he came to Clinton, clerking in Salmon & Stone's Bank for ten months. Since that time he has followed farming and the raising and shipping of stock. His farm contains 160 acres, 110 acres of which are in cultivation and under improvements, and it is well adapted for a stock farm. Beneath it is a good vein of coal. Mr. McLeod was in the Georgia state service a short time during the war, and then enlisted in Company A, Battalion of Georgia Cadets. He was discharged at Augusta in May 1865. October 25, 1875, he married Miss Tabitha Fields, a daughter of N. A. Fields. She was born in Henry County, Missouri, January 4, 1853. They have two children, Catherine A. and Helen E. Mr. and Mrs. McLeod are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

McNEMAR, William B.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1844, Hardy Co, WV
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1117
WILLIAM B. McNEMAR, of the firm of J. F. Boyd & Co., extensive dealers in lumber, was born in Hardy County, West Virginia, October 27, 1844. His father, Elias McNemar, was a native of Virginia as also was his mother, formerly Katherine Hilky. They reared eight children, of whom William B. was the seventh. At the age of eighteen years he emigrated to McLean County, Illinois, and there farmed till 1870. He was then engaged in clerical work at Lexington, Illinois, one year, after which he became an employee of Chasey, Mayham & Co., grain dealers at that point, with whom he remained till the fall of 1876. Coming to Appleton City he again gave his attention to the grain business here and at Montrose till 1878 when he became manager of Wyatt & Boyd's lumber business. In February, 1882, he entered as managing partner into the firm which is now known as J. F. Boyd & Co. Mr. McNemar was married July 3, 1881, to Miss Emma McCorkle, a native of Iowa. They have one child, Mary E. he is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity and is a Good Templar. He also belongs to the Christian Church.

McQUEEN, Andrew Davis
Honey Creek Township, Henry County
born: Nov 9 1837, Carroll Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:560
Andrew D. McQueen - Few pioneer citizens of Henry County have achieved such success as has come to Andrew D. McQueen, Union veteran, and extensive land owner of Leesville township. Nearly fifty years ago Mr. McQueen came to this section of Missouri, poor in a worldly sense, his health depleted in consequence of early hardships and the sufferings undergone through having been an inmate of the terrible Libby Prison, during the Civil War. After locating in Henry County, he soon found his health and has retained it ever since, and in time he found wealth and has lived to see the entire section of western Missouri develop and blossom into a fertile and prosperous community. He has reared one of the largest families in Henry County and has held a place of prominence and leadership in the Leesville community since he first came to this locality in 1869. He is rightly named the "Sage of Leesville." Andrew D. McQueen was born in Carroll County, Ohio, November 9, 1837, and is the son of Abel and Rebecca (Davis) McQueen, the former of whom was born in Pennsylvania, and the latter was a native of Virginia. Mr. McQueen was reared in Ohio and served for nearly two years with the Union Army during the Civil War. Mr. McQueen first enlisted in September, 1862 in Company K, 110th Regiment, Ohio Infantry, serving one year in this regiment. At the battle of Winchester he was taken prisoner and placed in Libby Prison, and later was imprisoned in Belle Isle. The sufferings he underwent while a prisoner were terrible and left their marks upon his constitution for several years afterward. He lost forty pounds in forty days. The treatment afforded him and his comrades was terrible in its brutality and so incensed did an Irish prisoner become that the Irishman swore that he would knock down the officer who had a miserable habit of cursing them and beating them without provocation, while making his rounds. The Irishman did so and knocked the officer senseless. Shortly afterwards a company of soldiers filed into the prison with loaded muskets and a demand was made for the name of the prisoner who had assaulted the officer. The prisoners refused to divulge the Irishman's name and no amount of threats could compel them, they being, as Mr. McQueen says, "fearless of death, and even ready to welcome death as a relief from their misery." As a punishment he and his immediate comrades were left without food for two days. In August of 1863 he was exchanged and returned to his command. In October, 1863, he was invalided home, and during the next spring he was married to the sweetheart of his boyhood days. The marriage had been set to take place before the outbreak of the war, but both he and his sweetheart had agreed to postpone the wedding while he served his country. After his marriage in the spring Mr. McQueen again enlisted in Company I, 157th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry for one hundred days service. While engaged in the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley Mr. McQueen was in Milroy's division, which was surrounded by a part of the Confederate Army and compelled to surrender. Soon after the close of the Civil War Mr. and Mrs. McQueen moved to western Indiana, where he purchased eighty acres of land. His experience in this section of Indiana, which was largely wooded and marsh land at that time, was not satisfactory and he found that the climate was very unhealthful. For four years he struggled against continued illness and became so thoroughly discouraged that he determined to leave the country and go west. Mr. McQueen trekked through Illinois but found Illinois people also afflicted with malaria and kindred ailments and decided to try Missouri. He traveled over the State and eventually arrived in western Missouri. The excellent health of the settlers in the eastern part of Henry County and the beauty of the surroundings in which they lived pleased him very much and he decided that he had found a permanent abiding place for him and his. He disposed of his land in Indiana and came to Leesville township in 1869. His first investment was in 200 acres of land at a cost of thirteen dollars an acre. For this land he went in debt to the extent of $1,000. He had some money but it was necessary for him to purchase a team, some live stock and tools with which to work. This expenditure ate up all of his slender capital. Along came the panic of 1873, and for four years he strove in hard lines and had all that he could do to keep the wolf from the door during the lean years. He hauled corn to Clinton, a distance of fourteen miles, for a mere pittance in order to get food with which to feed his family. After the "lean years" Mr. McQueen decided never again to go in debt and to "pay as he went." This resolution he has kept for many years and has prospered as he deserved. Mr. McQueen taught school in the neighborhood for a number of years while conducting his farming operations with hired help. Mr. McQueen has added 160 acres to his home farm, making 360 acres in this farm. During the years past he has purchased different farms aggregating 340 acres, making a total of 700 acres. His first home in Henry County was a log house of two rooms. He cut the logs, trimmed them and built the cabin himself. In the fall of 1885 he erected his present imposing frame house, which is one of the largest in the county. The upper part of this mansion contained a very large room which Mr. McQueen dedicated to the use of the neighborhood for social doings and meetings. When the residence was finished he sent out word throughout the surrounding country for the young folks of the neighborhood to come to a housewarming and social event. They came and spent an enjoyable evening. At this time he addressed them and informed them that this large room was theirs for all time and would serve as a gathering place for the young people as long as he lived and that the room was dedicated to the people of Leesville neighborhood for innocent social events and that every gathering must be kept within the bounds of propriety. For many years the young folks and even the older people availed themselves of this generosity and sociability and many enjoyable social events were held, the McQueen residence being the mecca of the folks of the surrounding country. February 18, 1864, Andrew D. McQueen and Miss Sarah E. Tope were united in marriage. To this marriage have been born children as follow: Mrs. Hettie C. Nichols, residing on a farm two miles east of the McQueen place on the county line; Abel E., owner of 330 acres of good land in Benton County, Missouri; Joseph B., a farmer in Leesville township; George F., Leesville township; Rebecca Geneva, deceased; Joshua F., Butte, Montana; John, living in Colorado, and Milton, at home (twins); Mrs. Eva O. Puckett, Leesville township; Mrs. Sarah Emeline Fite, Parsons, Kansas; Mary S., her father's housekeeper; William B., a farmer in Leesville township; Alonzo H., aged twenty-nine years, at home; one child died in infancy. The mother was born June 7, 1842, in Carroll County, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Hettie Tope, natives of Pennsylvania and descendants of Holland Dutch and Irish stock, respectively. Mrs. McQueen departed this life on November 28, 1910. She was a good and faithful helpmeet to her husband and cheered and comforted him in adversity and assisted him materially in achieving to a position of comfort and well being. She was a kind and wise mother to her children, fulfilling her destined mission on earth as only a true and noble woman could. Mr. McQueen has always been a Republican and served as justice of the peace of Leesville township for twenty years. Being a man of excellent education and well informed he has been one of the most useful citizens of Henry County during his long years of residence here. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. When there were many more Union veterans in the neighborhood and before their fast thinning ranks were depleted by the inroads of the "grim reaper," there existed in Leesville a flourishing Grand Army Post. This post was known as Dan McCook Post No.312 and their meeting place was in the McQueen home in the large room referred to in a preceding paragraph. Mr. McQueen assisted in organizing the Grand Army Post and gave the privileges of the room to the old veterans as long as was desired. Now the ranks of the veterans are so thinned that meetings are not held and each year only a few meet to administer the last rites to the memory of their comrades who have preceded them to the great beyond. Well past four score years. Andrew D. McQueen has so lived his life that he is serenely contented in his old age to live a peaceful and retired life, a patriarch in his own right, respected and highly regarded by all who know him.

McQUITTY, George Newton
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 3 1879, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:742
George N. McQuitty, a progressive and enterprising farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native of Henry County. Mr. McQuitty was born August 3, 1879, a son of George W., and Mildred (Johnson) McQuitty. George W. McQuitty was also a native Missourian, born September 16, 1839, in Boone County. Mildred (Johnson) McQuitty was a native of Kentucky and a daughter of Robert R. Johnson, a Kentuckian, who was a pioneer settler of Missouri. The McQuitty family ranks among the early pioneer settlers of Missouri. George W. McQuitty, the father of George N., was a son of George W. McQuitty, a native of Kentucky, who was one of the very early settlers of Boone County, Missouri. He married Elizabeth Roland, also a native of Kentucky and a daughter of William Roland. George W. McQuitty, Sr., and his wife spent the remainder of their lives on a farm in Boone County, after settling there. George W., Jr., father of George N., was reared to manhood in Boone County, and received a good common school education - much better than the average boy of his time. When the Civil War broke out he cast his lot with the legions of the lost cause, enlisting in the Confederate Army in February, 1862, in Company C, 6th Missouri Infantry. He served under Colonel Irvin and participated in many important and hard-fought engagements. He was at the Battle of Corinth and Iuka and Grand Gulf. He was taken prisoner at the last-named place, but two months later was paroled. He then returned to his home in Boone County, where he remained until the close of the war. In 1867, George W. McQuitty came to Henry County and bought a farm in Big Creek township. He was well known as a prominent stockman and farmer. To George W. and Martha Mildred (Johnson) McQuitty were born the following children: W. T., who resides on the home farm; Mrs. C. E. Butcher, Big Creek township; George N., the subject of this sketch; Alice B., Fulton, Missouri; Mrs. C. F. Crews, Big Creek township; and Mrs. L. R. Mayes, Shawnee township, Henry County. By a former marriage of George W. McQuitty to Miss Lucinda Goslin of Boone County, who died October 25, 1870, the following children were born: J. R., who resides at Welch, Oklahoma, and Elizabeth, who married J. J. Stansberry. George N. McQuitty was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the Agricola public schools. He remained on the home farm with his parents until he was twenty-five years of age, when he engaged in farming on his own account, in which he has been successfully engaged to the present time. He operates two hundred eighty acres in Big Creek township, of which he is the owner. Mr. McQuitty is well known in Johnson County as one of its leading farmers and stockmen and a public spirited citizen. In February, 1905, George N. McQuitty was united in marriage with Miss Henrietta Hanna, a daughter of Dixon and Dora Hanna, the former now deceased, and the latter resides at Greeley, Colorado. Dixon and Dora Hanna were the parents of the following children: James A., Nettie, Otis and Ida, all residing at Greeley, Colorado, and Henrietta, wife of George N. McQuitty, the subject of this sketch. To Mr. and Mrs. McQuitty have been born the following children: Ora A., Mildred O., Dora E., George W., Morris M., Anna May and Richard Everett. The McQuitty family are well known and prominent in the community and George N. McQuitty is one of the substantial citizens of Henry County.

McQUITTY, George W. Jr.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Sep 16 1839, Boone Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:706
George W. McQuitty, a native of Boone County, Missouri, was born September 16, 1839. His father, G. W. McQuitty, was a Kentuckian by birth, but removed to Missouri with his parents when a lad, and they were among the pioneer settlers of Boone County. He grew to manhood and was married there to Miss Elizabeth Roland, who also was of Kentucky birth, and a daughter of William Roland. After his marriage he located on a farm in Boone County, where he resided till his death, in 1870. George W. Jr., spent his youth in his native county, receiving a good common school education. He enlisted in the confederate army in February, 1862, in Company C, Sixth Missouri Infantry, under Col. Irvin, and participated in a number of engagements, among which were the second fight at Corinth, Iuka, and Grand Gulf where he was taken prisoner and paroled after two months, then returning home. He was married in Boone County, March 18, 1866, to Miss Lucinda Goslin, of the same county as himself, and a daughter of Sylvester F. Goslin, one of the pioneers of that county. The year after his marriage Mr. McQuitty came to Henry County, bought land and improved the farm where he now resides. He has 280 acres, with about 230 acres fenced and in cultivation, a large residence and a fine orchard being on the place. He has some good stock and high graded cows and one thoroughbred male animal. Mr. McQuitty lost his first wife by death October 25, 1870, she leaving two children, John R. and Elizabeth A. He was married in Henry County January 25, 1875, to Miss Martha M. Johnson, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of Robert R. Johnson. There are four children by this marriage: William T., Edith B., George N. and Alice D. He is a member of the Baptist and his wife belongs to the Christian denomination.

McQUITTY, William Thomas
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Nov 7 1875, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:806
William T. McQuitty - The farmer of today is quite a contrast to the one of fifty years ago. His home now is equipped with all modern conveniences and in touch with all of his neighbors and the neighboring cities by the telephone and automobile. The home of William McQuitty of Big Creek township is an example of one of the modern farmer's homes where comfort and beauty are combined in its appointments. Fifty years ago when George McQuitty, sire of William McQuitty established his home upon these same rolling prairies the scene presented quite a different view. Among such surroundings was William McQuitty born November 7, 1875, to his parents, George and Martha (Johnson) McQuitty. George W. McQuitty was born September 16, 1839, in Boone County, Missouri, and was a soldier of the Civil War, serving under Gen. Sterling Price, enlisting in February, 1862, in Company C, Sixth Missouri Infantry, under Colonel Irvin. Mr. McQuitty was captured by the Northern forces and for some time was interned in Alton, Illinois, prison, at Grand Gulf. Afterwards he was paroled and returned home. In 1867 he came from Boone County, Missouri, to Henry County, and purchased the farm on which his son William now resides, and he made his home here until his death, October 20, 1914. January 25, 1875, he married Martha Johnson, a daughter of Robert R. Johnson, and a native of Kentucky. The following children were born to them: William T., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Edith Butcher, Big Creek township; George, farming a portion of the home place, whose sketch appears in this volume; Alice of Blairstown, Missouri; Martha, wife of C. F. Crews, Big Creek township; Maude, wife of Leonard Maizze of Shawnee township. Mrs. Martha McQuitty died December 19, 1909. G. W. McQuitty and wife had three children: John, residing at Welch, Oklahoma; Elizabeth and George, twins, the former dying in infancy and the latter at 36 years of age. She married J. J. Stansberry and at her death left a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Julian. William T. McQuitty received his early education in the schools of Big Creek township. For many years he has been farming his portion of the estate and raising great numbers of hogs and cattle. His place is equipped with two large barns, one 58x72 feet with a basement for the stock and a feeder 20x80 feet. A well, 372 feet deep, supplies water in sufficient quantities the year around for his large herd of cattle. On October 2, 1901, Mr. McQuitty was united in marriage with Hattie Freeman, who died April 10, 1903. They had one son, William Howard, who is at home with his father. His second marriage took place December 26, 1905, to Lucy Hazard. This marriage has been blessed with the following children: George H., Hildredth A. and Helen, twins; Sarah Margaret, James T., and David W., all of whom are at home attending the public schools. Mrs. Lucy McQuitty was born April 3, 1883, near Campbellsville, Kentucky, the daughter of William M. and Sarah Catherine (Sacra) Hazard. They removed from Kentucky to Henry County in 1884, and for some time farmed near Clinton, but are now located at Vernon, Texas. They are the parents of the following children: Mrs. Jessie Cameron, Lewis Station, Missouri; Mrs. Lucy McQuitty, wife of wife of William McQuitty; Irene, wife of J. R. Huie, Odell, Texas; Theresa and Robert, with their parents at Vernon, Texas. William McQuitty is a member of the Agricola Lodge, Ancient Free and accepted Masons and the Modern Woodmen of America at Chilhowee, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. McQuitty are members of the Baptist church.

McREYNOLDS, William A.
Honey Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 1 1833, Butler Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:713
William A. McReynolds was born February 1, 1833, in Butler County, Kentucky, his parents being Benj. S. McReynolds, born July 15, 1806, in Logan County, Kentucky, and Elizabeth Ann, nee Askew, who was born in July, 1809, in Campbell County, Virginia. They were married in July, 1830, in Logan County, Kentucky, and by this union had six children, four sons and two daughters, of whom our subject was the eldest son. Benjamin McReynolds remained a resident of Kentucky until his death. In youth he received only common school training, but being of studious habits became a most learned scholar. He learned the carpenter's trade and worked at it a number of years, and also took up carriage making, hiring several hands in that industry. He employed a blacksmith, and by degrees became skilled, to some extent, in that business also. He followed both occupations for several years, and finally turned his attention to the study of medicine, continuing the practice in after years, as taught by the Thompsonian schools of his day. Later in life he became a farmer, and the owner of quite a large tract of land in Kentucky, a part of which, proving rich in coal, he opened into mines, and did quite an extensive coal trade, shipping to different points both north and south. He served, during the early part of his career, as magistrate, for eighteen years or more, until (by virtue of the law of the state) he became sheriff, being the oldest official in the capacity of magistrate. This position he filled for one term. He was nominated in 1845 for the state legislature, his opponent being Lot Moore, of the same county, but was defeated on account of his scruples against being elected as a whisky candidate. He was also a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the succeeding term, but died before the election, July 3, 1847. William A. McReynolds, at the death of his father was a lad of but fourteen. At the age of nineteen he left home, determined to seek his own fortune, and commenced by working at the carpenter's bench. He learned the trade in Clarksville, Tennessee, remaining there for three years and then returned to Todd County, Kentucky, where he entered into business as a builder and contractor, continuing it for several years. He was engaged in building at Cairo during one season, where he owned considerable city property. He spent one year in Illinois. In the year 1873 he was occupied during the winter in stock feeding, in company with a brother, and also for several years thereafter. Finally he decided to make Missouri his permanent home, and accordingly in the spring of 1882 bought a tract of nearly 1,200 acres, mostly in Honey Creek, Township, Henry County, his residence being on section 18. He has the supervision of his estates in both townships, much of his land lying in White Oak. All of it is devoted to farming purposes with the exception of forty acres of timber. Mr. McR. makes his home at present with Mrs. McKinney, his sister, a widowed lady, and her sons. He was once placed in nomination as a candidate in Todd County. Tennessee, for the legislature, on the Republican ticket, but was defeated through the treachery of some of his pretended friends, who had been instrumental in securing his nomination. He is Republican in sentiment, and has been since 1861. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky, having never changed his membership from that place.

MEAD, William O.
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: n/a, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1091
WILLIAM O. MEAD, attorney at law, is a great grandson of William Mead, who was a native of England, and who came to America before the war of independence. He served as a soldier during the entire struggle. John Mead, his son, was a captain in the war of 1812. John G., the son of John Mead, and the father of William O. was born in Virginia. He married Elizabeth Pickel, of Virginia. She was of German and French descent. The subject of this sketch is the oldest of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters. He came to Missouri with the family in 1850, and settled in Polk County, where they still live. He attended the common schools for several years, and in 1859 he commenced a regular course in the Bolivar Academy. After two years of study he left the school to take part in the war. He joined the Fifteenth Missouri Infantry, (Union army) and after six months enlisted in the Eighth Missouri State Militia, December 18, 1861, of which J. W. McClurg was colonel. He served as orderly sergeant until 1863, when he was promoted to a lieutenant. In September, 1864, he again reenlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Cavalry, served as lieutenant until October 23, 1864, when he received a Severe wound at the battle of Big Blue, which caused him to resign. He came from the army to this city in December, 1864. He had previously commenced the study of law, and now resumed the preparation for his life work. In 1866 he was elected county clerk. In the spring of 1867 he was admitted to the bar, before B. H. Emerson, circuit judge, and in the spring of 1868 formed a partnership with E. J. Smith and S. S. Burdette. In 1872 Mr. M. commenced the banking business, but in 1877 the bank closed its doors, though paying 95 cents on the dollar. In the winter of 1877 he moved to Texas, where he practiced law for two years. he then went to Dakota Territory for six months, and after returning to this city opened a law office, making the real estate law a specialty. In July, 1881, George A. Neal became a partner, and the firm name is now known as Mead & Neal. Mr. Mead married Miss Henrietta R. Dawson December 15, 1864. She was the daughter of John Dawson, of this city, and was born in Virginia. They have two children, Julia and Ethlyn. In politics he is a Republican, and religiously a Baptist. he is a Royal Arch Mason, a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the A. O. U. W. he was interested in the railroad enterprise in the county, and from 1872 till 1876 was secretary of the same.

MEANS, Joseph
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 1 1812, Christian Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:585
Joseph Means, farmer and stock raiser, was born December 1, 1812, in Christian County, Kentucky. His father, Robert Means, also a farmer by occupation, was born in 1778, in North Carolina, while his mother, formerly Miss Sarah McDonald, was born in 1792, in Kentucky. They were married in 1806. and by this union had five sons and four daughters, three of whom are still living. They emigrated from Kentucky to Howard County, Missouri, in 1818, and purchased 160 acres of land, remaining there until 1832, when they sold the farm and moved to Benton County, Missouri. Mr. Means died in 1844, at the age of sixty-six years, and his widow survived him until 1863, when she died. Joseph Means commenced at the age of twenty-one years to manage affairs for himself and bought his first farm of 200 acres near the present town of Windsor, in 1833. He remained there until 1849, when he sold it and bought another, located on section 3, of the same township, where he still resides. He is a practical farmer, and manages his farm in an able manner, and also deals quite extensively in stock. Mr. M. married Miss Sarah Osborn, of Henry County, Missouri, December 22, 1837. By this union there have been born six sons and four daughters, of whom three sons and a daughter are now living. Mr. M. belongs to Windsor Lodge, No. 29, A. F. & A. M.

MEDBERRY, John
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Mar 28 1836, Windham Co, CT
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:649
John Medberry, livery man, at Calhoun, was born in Windham County, Connecticut, March 28, 1836, his parents being John and Lucy (Harvey) Medberry, natives of Connecticut. John was the only child in the family. He was reared and educated in his native county and when seventeen years of age went to Wisconsin, where, in different parts of the state, he followed farming till 1878, except for three years while engaged in freighting in Colorado and Montana. In 1878 he came to Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri, and was interested in a flouring mill till August 1882, at that time commencing in his present business. Mr. M. is one of the leading citizens of Calhoun and has been one of its councilmen. March 10, 1858, he was married to Miss Charlotte Potter, a native of New York. In October, 1871, he was married to Susan Dawson, originally of Wisconsin. The family of Mr. M. consists of three children: Alvaro, Byron and Frank.

MEE, James A.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1858, Erie Co, PA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1184
JAMES A. MEE, physician and surgeon, was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1858. His father, Joseph Mee, was a native of Pennsylvania and a son of William Mee, who came originally from England. The mother of James M., whose maiden name was Amanda Anderson, was also born in Pennsylvania. When our subject was twelve years of age his parents moved to Osage County, Missouri, where he was reared and educated. At the age of nineteen he began the study of medicine with Dr. N. B. Jones, of Maries County, Missouri, and June 28, 1881, he was graduated from the Kentucky School of Medicine at Louisville. Then he located at Lowry City, where he has met with excellent success. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. March 26, 1882, Dr. Mee was married to Miss Ella Stovern, a native of Missouri.

MELOY, John
Doyal Township, St. Clair County
born: 1826, Harrison Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1194
JOHN MELOY is one of the prosperous farmers of this township. He was born in Harrison County, Virginia, December 14, 1826, and was reared there on a farm. After living for two years in Ohio, in 1855 he removed to Clark County, Illinois, and resided there until 1862 when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and after five years in the southern part of that county settled in St. Clair County. He owns 520 acres of land and his dwelling, which is built of variegated stone, taken from the quarries on his farm, is one of the most substantial in the township. He married Miss Nancy Smith in 1855. She was born in Virginia. They have three children: Mary, Sarah and Alvin.

MELVIN, John Daniel
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Jan 1843, Logan Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:585
John Daniel Melvin, furniture dealer and cabinet maker, was born in Logan County, Ohio, in January, 1843, his parents being Benjamin and Isabel (Cockerell) Melvin. The former was born in Harper's Ferry and the latter in Loudoun County, Virginia. In the spring of 1854 Mr. Melvin moved to Missouri and settled in Pettis County, on his farm. John D. received a common school education and in 1865 he learned the cabinet makers trade. He also became familiar with the carpenters trade and was a builder and contractor for many years. In 1870 he came to Windsor, and started the cabinet business and a furniture store in 1874. J. V. B. Tryon, of Sedalia, started the first cabinet business in the place. Mr. Melvin married Miss Catherine Fitz Hugh Taylor, in 1872. She is the daughter of R. F. Taylor, Esq., who was a pioneer of this city, owning the land where the city was first built, and he surveyed it out into lots. Her mother was formerly Ann Fitz Hugh. politically he is a Democrat, and he belongs to the A. O. U. W. His partner in business, Lawrence R. F. Berry, was born in Windsor in 1861. His father, Lawrence Berry, was in business here for several years and owned a fine farm near town. He died in 1862, leaving one son, L. R. F. His wife was Eliza Taylor, daughter of Judge Jonathan T. Taylor, who is one of the earliest pioneers of the county. The widow Berry married D. D. Black, of Windsor, in 1867. Young Lawrence received a fine education in the Windsor and Sedalia schools. He engaged in the furniture business in September, 1882, with J. D. Melvin, and they now keep a good assortment of furniture and coffins. The are accommodating and polite in their transactions and are growing in popular favor.

MENKER, Bernard
Germantown, Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: May 26 1843, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:427
Bernard Menker. In the neighborhood of Germantown, in Deepwater township, Henry County, Missouri, is the oldest German settlement in the western part of Missouri. This settlement began nearly ninety years ago when the Schmedding brothers came to this locality and built the first cabins in this part of the county. A Catholic Church was built and a congregation formed as early as 1834, and its growth was steady as the years passed. Many excellent German families crossed the ocean to become a part of the new settlement which gradually spread to all parts of the southwest part of Henry County. The people living in this part of the county are prosperous, happy and loyal to the land of their adoption and all have excellent homes and good families who take a just pride in the accomplishments of their ancestors, who came to this country to find homes for themselves and their kinfolks. Bernard Menker, who resides on the old Weisman place, which was originally the Barney Hagebock place, the first proprietor of the farm having erected a splendid stone house as early as 1860, he having come from Osage County to Henry County in 1839, is one of the oldest and best known of the old settlers of the Germantown neighborhood. Mr. Menker was born in Germany May 26, 1843, and immigrated to America in 1861. He was accompanied across the ocean by his sister, Francesca Menker, who later became the wife of Franz Weisman. Mr. Menker joined his relatives in Henry County and has been a continuous resident of the Germantown neighborhood with the exception of one year spent in Germany in 1880, when he returned to the land of his birth for an extended visit. He is a Democrat in politics and is a member of the Germantown Catholic Church. Mr. Menker makes his home with his nieces, the Misses Josephine, Elizabeth and Louisa Weisman, on the Weisman homestead. He is owner of 240 acres of land. The late Franz Weisman was born in Germany in 1835 and died at his home near Germantown in 1907. He immigrated to America in 1866 and settled at Germantown, Henry County, where he was married to Francesca Menker in August, 1866. Mrs. Francesca Weisman was born in 1836 and died in 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Weisman made their home continuously in the large stone house which now shelters their three daughters and Mr. Menker. They accumulated 290 acres of land, 170 acres of which adjoins Germantown and 120 acres is in another tract. There were eight children born to Franz and Francesca Weisman as follows: Mrs. Francesca Tilling, Walker township; Frank Weisman; Mrs. Anna Schmedding; Elizabeth, Josephine, Louisa, Mrs. Mary Goth. Francesca married Louis Tilling and is mother of seven children: Anna, wife of Frank Bettels of Deepwater township, mother of one child, Ida; Jennie, Joseph, Minnie, Fred, Louis and Clara; Frank Weisman married Katie Bettels and died in 1905, leaving two children, Henry and Bernard, who reside with their mother in Walker township; Anna is the widow of Barney Schmedding and resides near the Bates County line with her four children: Monica, Frank, Elizabeth and Mary. Elizabeth, Josephine and Louisa reside on the home place. Mary is the wife of Edward Goth, who resides on a farm near Montrose. Mr. and Mrs. Goth have four children: Orpha, Bertha, Omer and Ethel. All of the family are members of the Catholic Church.

MENTZER, Levi Augustus
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1840, Lancaster Co, PA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1092
LEVI AUGUSTUS MENTZER was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, August 3, 1840, being the son of John Mentzer, a native of the same state and grandson of Simeon Mentzer, originally of Maryland. Levi's mother was formerly Mary Curry, also of Pennsylvania. They had six children. Of the three living Levi A. is the second. When twelve years old his mother died and he went to live with an uncle in Lancaster County, in whose store he was employed at $3 per month. He remained there for ten years, with but little increase of pay. He then entered the employ of Samuel Watts in Mifflin County and worked seven years at $12 per month. Mr. Mentzer now feeling confidence in his own ability to start business for himself, rented a room in Belleville, where he had clerked seven years, bought a small stock of goods, and during the three years in which he was engaged in business made his mark as a successful merchant. In 1869 he came to Osceola and formed a partnership in business with Joseph Landes. They remained together until 1871, when Thomas B. Sutherland bought the interest of Mr. Landes, and the new partnership existed for three years. At this time Mr. Mentzer purchased the interest of Mr. S. March 8, 1874, and since that time he has been doing a large trade in general merchandise. He is a stockholder in the bank of this city and in 1882 was elected its president. In 1871 Mr. Mentzer was appointed postmaster of Osceola and has held the position since that period. In 1862 he joined the 131st Pennsylvania Regiment Volunteer Infantry for nine months, participating in the battles of Fredericksburg December 13, 1862. Mr. M. married Miss Mary E. Goodhart January 11, 1865. She was the daughter of Joseph and Nancy Goodhart. They have two children, Bertie and Carrie. Mr. Mentzer is a Republican, and for eighteen years has been one of the prominent and leading members of the M. E. Church. He also belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

MEREDITH, William M.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Nov 22 1852, Jefferson City, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:740
William M. Meredith, a farmer and stockman of Fields Creek township is a native of Missouri and a descendant of a pioneer family. He was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, November 22, 1854, and is a son of William Dangerfield Meredith and Sarah J. Meredith. The former was a native of Virginia and located in Jefferson City, Missouri, in 1833. He was a carpenter and worked on the old State Capitol building at Jefferson City. He also donated to the State a part of the Capitol grounds; he died in Jefferson City in 1860 and his remains are buried there. Sarah J. Meredith was a native of Franklin County, Virginia. She died in 1856. They were the parents of the following children: Henry, died in California; Ed; Mrs. Susan Collins; Mrs. Mary Knisley; Peter; Louis, all deceased; and Mrs. Sally Woody, Clinton township, Henry County; and William M., the subject of this sketch. William D. Meredith, the father of William M., crossed the plains in 1849, when gold was discovered in California. He sold lots in Jefferson City for $2.50 each to raise money with which to make the trip to California. His sons, Ed and Henry, accompanied him on the trip, which was made with ox-teams. Henry died in California. William M. Meredith, in early life, worked as a farm laborer in Calloway and Maries County, and in 1882 came to Henry County and bought a farm of eighty acres in Fields Creek township, which is now owned by his son, Dangerfield Meredith. In 1916, Mr. Meredith bought his present place in Fields Creek township, which is located one and three-fourths miles northwest of Clinton, where he has a nice home with pleasant surroundings. Mr. Meredith was united in marriage in 1871 with Miss Emma Woody, a daughter of Rev. Davis Woody and Parthenia Isabell Woody. Rev. Davis Woody was a Baptist minister and came to Missouri in 1830, and first located in Osage County, later he went to Maries County. He died September 21, 1878, and his wife, Parthenia Isabell, died at the age of fifty years. Their remains are interred in the Wilde's Cemetery in Maries County, Missouri. Rev. Davis Woody and Parthenia Isabell Woody were the parents of the following children: Camilais V., deceased; Sally Ann, married Richard Warren, and died in Oklahoma at the age of seventy-four years; Andrew K., resides in Miller County, Missouri; Constantine died at the age of eighteen; Davis lives in Clinton, Missouri; Emma, married W. M. Meredith, the subject of this sketch; and Lewis L., died in infancy. To William M. and Emma (Woody) Meredith have been born the following children: Dangerfield, a farmer and stockman of Fields Creek township, married Stella Harris; Virginia, married Jack Pendleton, Fields Creek township; Sally, married Arthur Keck, Fields Creek township, and Mary S., married Charles Arnold, Honey Creek township. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith have ten grandchildren, the names of whom are Mabel, Jesse, Emerson, Lucile, Walter, Elmer and Hazel Meredith; and Meredith and Mary Keck, and Emma Pendleton. Mr. Meredith is one of the substantial citizens of Henry County.

MERRILL, Jesse C.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Sep 26 1853, Vermillion Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:733
Jesse C. Merrill, a leading farmer and stockman of Bogard township, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Vermillion County, Illinois, September 26, 1853, a son of William C. and Susan (Smith) Merrill. William C. Merrill, the father, was a native of New Hampshire and a very early settler in Illinois. He died at Rossville, Illinois, in 1853. He was a son of Jesse C. Merrill, a native of Ireland. Susan (Smith) Merrill, the mother of Jesse C. Merrill, of this sketch, was a native of England, and came to America with her parents, who settled in Illinois at an early date. William C. and Susan (Smith) Merrill were the parents of two children: Jesse C., the subject of this sketch, and Florence, who married J. D. Wilson and now resides in Denver, Colorado. After the death of William C. Merrill his widow married James Carter and the following children were born to that union: Mary Carter, Denver, Colorado; Mrs. Mattie E. Mowery, Rossville, Illinois, and J. Oscar Carter, Mendon, Ohio. Jesse C. Merrill was educated in the public schools of Vermillion County, Illinois, and the Danville Business College at Danville, Illinois, where he was graduated in 1876. He then engaged in farming, which he successfully followed in his native State, until 1912, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and bought his present place in Bogard township. It is located about two miles west of Blairstown and is one of the valuable farms of Henry County. It consists of four hundred acres and was formerly known as the Quick farm. When Mr. Merrill came here he immediately erected a new modern residence which is up-to-date in every particular. It is a two story, eleven room structure, equipped with light, water and heat systems. The other buildings about the place, including the barns and garage, are thoroughly in keeping with the residence. Mr. Merrill is extensively engaged in stock raising and is one of the successful stockmen of the county. He has on his place usually about sixty head of cattle, thirty horses and mules and from seventy-five to one hundred hogs. The place is nicely located on the state highway which runs from Garden City to Blairstown. On February 16, 1876, Jesse C. Merrill was united in marriage with Miss Nancy J. Partlow, a native of Vermillion County, Illinois, and a daughter of Jesse L. and Rachel (Davidson) Partlow, both of whom are now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Mary E. Anderson, Frederick, Oklahoma; Mrs. Annie Robins, Huron, South Dakota; Nancy J., wife of Jesse C. Merrill, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Lillie B. Sale, Urbana, Illinois; and Mrs. Ida Rush, South Wayne, Wisconsin. Two Jesse C. Merrill and wife have been born six children as follow: Dr. Susan R. (Merrill) Cooper, a graduate of the Cincinnati Medical College and now a practicing physician at Aurora, Nebraska; William and Lillie, twins, the former now residing at Giltner, Nebraska, and the latter at home with her parents, and both are graduates of the Rossville High School, Rossville, Illinois; John R., also a graduate of the Rossville, Illinois High School, is now a farmer and stockman in Big Creek township, Henry County; Mrs. Grace R. Ernst, McCook, Nebraska, and Hunter married Jessie May Waugh, and resided on the home farm until he became a private in the National Army stationed at Camp Funston, August 1, 1918. The Merrill family rank among the leading people of Henry County and Mr. Merrill is one of our substantial and progressive citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican.

MERRITT, Milton Benjamin Judge
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Apr 27 1819, TN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:752
Milton Benjamin Merritt - Few pioneers of Henry County did more for the development and upbuilding of Henry County than did the late Judge Milton Benjamin Merritt, who for over three score years was an influential and widely-known figure in the life of Henry County. Judge Merritt was born in East Tennessee, April 27, 1819; soon after his birth was taken to Gibson County, Tennessee. He died in Henry County, Missouri, March 14, 1906. His parents were Benjamin and Elizabeth (Barnett) Merritt, who had a family of six children, three of whom came to Henry County. Milton B. Merritt came from Tennessee to this county in 1841. He taught school in Johnson County for some time and after his marriage in 1844, he settled on what is now the Merritt homestead in Tebo township. He was one of the earliest of the pioneers of the Tebo neighborhood. Lexington and Boonville, were the nearest trading points. Ten or more families came from North Carolina about the same time and settled in what is now Tebo township. Milton B. Merritt used horses and later oxen to break up his land. Two things were absolutely necessary to sustain life in those early days. These were wood and water, and the settlers invariably chose a location convenient to both. Mr. Merritt was a Democrat politically and was one of the leaders of his party in Henry County. He was first appointed to the office of county judge and was afterwards elected to this office for two terms. Judge Merritt was married September 25, 1844, to Susan Fewel, who was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina, June 18, 1825, the daughter of Mason C. and Malinda Lindsey (Wall) Fewel, natives of Culpeper County, Virginia. The Fewels came from North Carolina to Rives County, Missouri, in 1839, and were here when Henry County was formed and organized. Ten children were born to Milton B. and Susan (Fewel) Merritt, as follow: Mrs. Emily D. Gaines, deceased; Mrs. Cerepta V. Amick, deceased; Roschen M., deceased wife of William J. Fewel; Eddith Livania, deceased; Lelia T., wife of Ed Avery, Tebo township; Dr. A. F. Merritt, deceased; Amentha A., living with her aged mother on the old home place; Mrs. R. W. Avery, Tebo township; Mrs. Mary E., Avery, deceased; Milton E., a farmer in Tebo township. The Merritt estate consists of three hundred and sixty acres of productive farm lands and is located in section 21, Tebo township Mrs. Susan A (Fewel) Merritt is the oldest living pioneer woman in Henry County. She has 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, Emmett Ellis Bagby, Green Ridge, Missouri. She has four grandsons in the National Army, in France, Liland Earl Avery, Lyman Lane Avery, Arthur F. Merritt and Ralph Merritt. Judge Merritt assisted in the organization of the Primitive Baptist Church and also helped to build the Baptist Church in Tebo township, always having been a liberal contributor to religious works. His liberality in the founding of this church was such that the church congregation donated him two burial lots in the church yard cemetery. His name will always be linked with the early history of Henry County as one of its founders and builders.

MERRITT, Milton Benjamin Judge
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Apr 27 1819, Williamson Co, TN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:650
Judge M. B. Merritt, owner of Cherry Grove farm a fine estate of 520 acres, is Tennesseean by birth, and was born April 27, 1819, in Williamson County. His father, Benjamin Merritt, was born September 18th, 1782, in Wake County, North Carolina, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Barnett, was born May 1st, 1791, in the same state. They were married January 21st, 1813, and were the parents of eight children, three only of whom survive. Milton B., Mahala, (now the widow of Benjamin Fewell, of Callaway County, Missouri, who was born January 8th, 1804, and died June 18th, 1870, in Callaway County,) and Thirsa, now the wife of Benjamin C. Fewell of Henry County. Benjamin Merritt died May 13th, 1844, in Tennessee, and his widow died September 23d, 1872, in Tebo, Henry County. M. B. Merritt married Miss Susan A., daughter of Mason C., and Malinda L. Fewell, of Henry County, Missouri, September 25th, 1844. By this union there were eleven children, eight daughters and three sons, of whom eight are now living. Emily Dophelia, who married Richard F. Gaines, of this county, March 16th, 1876. Cerepta Virginia, who married Maranda R. Amick, also of the same county. Roschen Medora, who was born March 27th, 1851, died December 27th, 1869. Edith Livona, born February 7th, 1853, died September 7th, 1854. Lelia Theressa, born December 6th, 1854, and married Mr. C. E. Avery, February 21st, 1883. Arthur Fewell was born December 1st, 1856, and is now a practicing physician and surgeon at Lucas. He received training at the St. Louis Medical College, and afterwards took his honors at the Jefferson College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in class of '81. Amantha A. was born January 5th, 1859. Serena E. was born March 28th, 1861. Mary E. was born June 3d, 1866, and Milton Edwin was born November 6th, 1871. Mason C. Fewell, the father of Mrs. Merritt, was born January 30th, 1797, in Culpeper County, Virginia, and was married in 1822 to Miss Malinda L. Wall, who was born September 2d, 1799, in Rockingham County, North Carolina. There were four children by this marriage, of whom only two are living, Mrs. Merritt and Harriet E., widow of Dr. Jacob Sipe, of this county. Mrs. Fewell died September 17th, 1829, in North Carolina, and Mr. Fewell died February 8th, 1873, in Tebo. The subject of this sketch, while a young man, came in company with Benjamin C. Fewell from Tennessee to Henry County, Missouri, in 1841. He was engaged in teaching for two years, when he was called by the death of his father, to his native state. Settling up the affairs of the estate he returned to Missouri in September of 1844. He received 320 acres of land from his wife's father, and since that time has gone on improving his fortune and winning his way to the hearts of the people by whom he is surrounded. His lands are not confined to Henry County alone. He is also the owner of considerable property in the county of Johnson. As a farmer and stock handler, he ranks high in this vicinity. His farm is well watered, and 300 acres are devoted to blue grass. He also handles cattle and hogs of good grades. Progression is the motto, and he has not failed to give honor to it through life. A man of high and generous impulses, of cheerful and genial spirits, he is boundless in his hospitalities. He is one of the directors of the First National Bank of Clinton. Politically he is a Democrat, and has served as judge and held other official positions for many years. He was compelled to resign his seat on the bench after the last election (in 1882) on account of deafness. He made an excellent judge and was held in high esteem by the members of the bar.

MERSCH, J. Henry
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Apr 10 1826, Prussia
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:751
Henry Mersch, farmer and stock raiser, section 32, was born April 10, 1826, in Prussia. Herman William Mersch, his father, and also his mother, whose maiden was Katharine Kullarmier, were natives of that country. Henry spent his youth in the public schools, where he received a good education in the common branches, and he was married at his birthplace in 1855 to Miss Elizabeth Sutmiller, a daughter of Conrad Sutmiller, of the same locality. Emigrating to the United States in the fall of 1856, Mr. Mersch settled in Warren County, Missouri, where he lived for about ten years. He removed thence to Henry County in the spring of 1867, and purchased a farm in Osage Township, where he now resides. He has 200 acres of improved land, upon which is a good new house and convenient out buildings, and an orchard of about 100 apple and a like number of peach trees. Mr. And Mrs. Mersch have nine children: William, Mary (wife of J. G. Scheer), Herman, Caroline C., Henry, Frederick, John, Elizabeth and Emma. He and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church.

MERTEL, Charles Henry
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Oct 25 1852, Saxony, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:378
Charles H. Mertel, who for forty-five years has been a citizen of Henry County, a useful and successful citizen, whose geniality and public spiritedness is marked, is one of the best known of the "real old settlers" of the county. Mr. Mertel was born in Saxony, Germany, October 25, 1852, the son of Frederick and Natalia (Witchell) Mertel, natives of Saxony. The parents of Charles H. Mertel immigrated to America in 1856, crossing the Atlantic in a sailing vessel, which required seven weeks to make the voyage to New Orleans. The family journeyed up the Mississippi from New Orleans to St. Louis, arriving there on New Years day just when navigation on the Mississippi closed for the winter. After a year's residence in St. Louis they removed to Iowa and lived there for two years, then, after a six months' stay in St. Louis, they located in St. Charles County, Missouri, and resided on a farm there during the Civil War period. In 1871 they located in Johnson County on Clear Fork. Two years later they came to Henry County and settled on section 14, Davis township. Mertel, Sr., was a great hunter and was constantly engaged in hunting expeditions during the deer season. In 1878 while he was absent on a deer hunt near Warsaw, Missouri, with others, he was shot and killed by natives who objected to the hunters being in the neighborhood. He was father of four children: The first born died in Saxony; Frederick W., is deceased; Edward L., deceased, and Charles, the subject of this review. When Charles H. Mertel attained the age of twenty-five years, he began his own career. After tilling his father's farm for one year, he obtained possession of the tract and built up the farm to a splendidly improved tract of 200 acres, rated as one of the finest improved farms in western Missouri. In the meantime, he purchased his present home farm in the northern part of Davis township and in 1902 he sold the old home place and located on the farm of 170 acres where he is now making his home. He has lived in this county for forty-five years, with the exception of three years, from 1911 to 1913, inclusive, which time he spent in Oklahoma. He was the prime promoter in the building of the town of Wynona on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad, situated between Parsons and Oklahoma City, and was town manager, filling the offices of mayor, justice of the peace and editor of the "Wynona Enterprise." Mr. Mertel is a Republican in politics. He is a member of Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church and is one of the best citizens of Henry County. He was married in 1876 to Miss Kate Cook, born at Cook's Mill, on Grand River in Henry County, a daughter of Jacob and Amelia Cook, the former of whom erected and operated the mill which bore his name. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mertel as follow: Annie Florence, wife of L. J. Hendricks, Davis township; Fred C., a banker at Minneapolis, Minnesota; Edna May, wife of W. F. Landrum, Monett, Missouri; Ella Augusta, wife of Newton Price, Walters, Oklahoma; Edward, manager of the Farmers Elevator at Plaza, North Dakota; Walter O., a farmer living near Quincy, Illinois; Ruth C., a teacher in the Monett Missouri, schools. Mr. and Mrs. Mertel have nine grandchildren. Best of all they have the extreme satisfaction of having educated each of their children and have given them a good start in life so that they are all well-to-do, and prosperous and occupy important places in the various communities in which they reside. When a wedded pair such as Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mertel can look back over the long years spent in doing good, and are satisfied that they have done their best and have given to the Nation such a splendid family of sons and daughters, they can well be content, and their later years can be lived peacefully and without regret.

MERTEL, Charles Henry
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Oct 25 1852, Prussia
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:737
Charles H. Mertel is a native of Prussia, where he was born October 25, 1852, being the youngest of three brothers, Edward and Frederick now living in Illinois. His parents, Frederick and Natalea (Witchel) Mertel, were also born in Prussia. When but four years old Charles was brought to Missouri, and after a short residence here went to Keokuk, Iowa, and in 1859 to St. Charles County, Missouri. There his father served in the militia during the war. In 1868 he came to Johnson County, and in 1870 to Henry, locating where Charles is now living. The senior Mertel died at Warsaw, November 18, 1878, from the effect of a gunshot wound in the breast, received while on a hunting expedition in company with several gentlemen. It is unknown who fired the fatal shot, but it is supposed to have been some person hostile to the hunting party. The shot was fired through the tent at night while all inside were asleep. Mr. C. H. Mertel is one of the most progressive farmers of this neighborhood. His farm contains nearly 200 acres of excellent farming land, situated two miles north of LaDue. He was married February 22, 1877. to Miss Kate Cook, of this county, where she was born January 5, 1860, being a daughter of the late Jacob Cook. Two children have blessed this union, Anna Florence and Etna May. Mr. Mertel and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and in politics he is Independent.

MESSICK, William R. Jr.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: May 12 1857, McComb, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:531
William Messick, liveryman, is a native of McComb, Illinois, and was born May 12, 1859. When he was two years old his parents came to Henry County, Missouri, settling in Clinton, and it was here that William was reared and educated. In 1873 he entered the employ of S. Blatt, with whom he remained until September, 1880, when he engaged in the livery business. He is now enjoying a most liberal and successful trade, having twenty-eight rigs and thirty-seven head of horses, constituting about as well an equipped stable as there is in Clinton. Mr. Messick deserves great credit for making himself what he now is. Starting in life with nothing, he has worked himself up by hard labor to his present position.

METCALF, John T.
Roscoe Township, St. Clair County
born: 1827, Fauquier Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1202
REV. JOHN T. METCALF, merchant at Roscoe, was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, March 15, 1827. His father, Lewis Metcalf, a native of Virginia, having been a son of Asa Metcalf, who was originally of Scotland. Susan St. Clair, the mother of John T., was also a Virginian by birth. The subject of this sketch was the oldest of five children. When he was sixteen years of age he accompanied the family to Howard County, Missouri, where he resided till 1850, then going to California, where he was engaged in mining and merchandising till 1853. In 1854 he located in St. Clair County, Missouri, and commenced farming. He now has a fine farm of 320 acres of land in section 30, and for the past five years he has been a prominent merchant of Roscoe. In 1856 he was elected assessor of the county, serving one term. In 1874 he was elected representative of the county and served in the legislature one term. July 19, 1834, Mr. Metcalf was united in marriage with Miss Susan C. Marshall, a native of Virginia. They have six children: Lewis H., Martha A., Mary S., William T., Laura and Luther. Mr. M. is a member of the Masonic order. He has been connected with the Baptist Church for over thirty years, and has been a minister of that faith since his ordination in January, 1860.

MIDDAGH, James
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Apr 10 1812, Juniatta Co, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:616
James Middagh. The subject of this sketch, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in Juniatta County, April 10, 1812, being the son of Asher and Martha (Gray) Middagh, also of Pennsylvania. The former served in the war of 1812, while his father, John Middagh, served all through the war of the Revolution. James grew to manhood at his birthplace, attending school, and part of the time he was in a store. In 1836 he engaged in the mercantile business in partnership with John Patterson at Perryville, remaining so occupied for about twenty years, during which time he did a large and prosperous business. He was married March 24, 1841, to Miss Catherine Bushey, of the same county as himself, and a daughter of John Bushey. In 1844 he moved to Franklin County, Pennsylvania, where he farmed for two years and in the spring of 1847 he located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, bought land and improved a farm. He was one of the pioneer settlers of that county. In 1853 he was appointed railroad agent at Nora Station, holding the position at that place for five years. In the spring of 1858 he again resumed farming in Jo Daviess County and followed that occupation until 1869 when he sold his property and came to Henry County, Missouri. He purchased uncultivated land and improved the farm where he at present resides and now has 160 acres, upon which is a large two story residence in a sightly location some three miles from Montrose on section 35 and other improvements. About twenty acres are in timothy meadow and the balance of the place is in pasture. Mrs. Middagh died February 28, 1866, and three children are now living by this marriage: Benjamin F., John B. and Samuel A. The oldest, William A. died in February, 1881, at the age of thirty-eight years. The oldest daughter, Martha E., died in Illinois in 1862 at the age of twenty-two, and Lilly died in 1876, aged twenty years. Mr. Middagh was married in Wisconsin, October 1, 1868, to Miss Esther C. Johnson, of Pennsylvania, and a daughter of Jonathan Johnson. She is a member of the German Baptist Church. Mr. M. is connected with the Masonic and Odd Fellows' orders, and was a representative to the grand lodge for ten years.

MIDDELCOFF, John G.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 5 1829, Mason Co, WV
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:531
John G. Middelcoff, proprietor of Clinton Mills, was born in Mason County, West Virginia, October 5, 1829. His parents, Jacob and Sarah (Wilson) Middelcoff, were also natives of Virginia and were married in that state. They raised a family of eight children, of whom John was the fourth child. His father died in September, 1860, and his mother's death occurred seven days later, both dying in Henry County, Missouri. John G. passed his youth and early manhood in his native county till his twentieth year, when he engaged in river engineering. This profession he followed on the Cumberland and Ohio Rivers till 1855. Coming to Henry County, Missouri, he was interested in farming for one year, after which he gave his attention to a saw mill till 1867, when he built a small flouring mill. To this he has since added from time to time, and it is now known as the Clinton Mills. His flour has an excellent reputation, and he has a large and constantly increasing demand for his product. Mr. M. was married January 9, 1856, to Miss Sallie A. Watkins, a native of Virginia. They have four children: William F., Edward L., Rose and Catherine. Mr. M has served as a member of the city council, and his influence is ever on the side of the right. He is a member of the Masonic order and is an elder in the Presbyterian Church.

MIDDLECOFF, John Whitfield
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Dec 10 1822, St. Clair Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:803
John W. Middlecoff, a prominent farmer and stock raiser, on section 28, was born in St. Clair County, Illinois, December 18, 1822, and was the son of Hon. John Middlecoff, a native of Hagerstown, Maryland. His mother came originally from Augusta County, Virginia. The former removed to Illinois in 1818, and was one of the pioneer settlers of St. Clair County. He represented his county in the legislature one term, and was adjutant general of the militia, but served a long time as captain previous to being elected adjutant. He held this latter position until his death in 1835. John W. grew to manhood in his native county on a farm and attending school three months during the winter. In 1866 he removed to Missouri and located in Henry County, where he bought and improved the farm where now lives. This embraces 400 acres in his homestead. He also owns 185 acres of land in another tract, lying in four pieces. He is now devoting some attention to the breeding and raising of thoroughbred Jersey cattle. Mr. Middlecoff was married in his native county November 18, 1846, to Miss Amy Anderson, of the same county. She died in February, 1852. One son by this marriage is living, John T. Two are deceased, James A., died in December, 1870, at the age of twenty-three years. He served two years in the Union army, until discharged at the close of the war. Mr. Middlecoff was married a second time in St. Clair County, Illinois, January 5, 1854, to Miss Elizabeth Land, a daughter of Captain Aaron Land, one of the prominent men of that county. They have ten children: B. C., A. L., Clara May, (wife of Colonel Inloes) Lawrence, Mellie, John B., Elmer, Walter W., Ella and Archie A. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the M. E. Church.

MILLER, Benjamin F.
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 21 1828, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:769
B. F. Miller, farmer, section 8, is a Kentuckian by birth, and was born August 21, 1828. B. F. accompanied his parents to Illinois in October, 1831, and settled in Edgar County, where he grew to manhood. His youth was spent on a farm and he received a common school education, supplemented with two years attendance at the Paris Seminary. He was married in that county December 25, 1855, to Miss Rebecca Laufman, a native of Maryland, but who was reared and educated in Pennsylvania and Illinois, and a daughter of Jacob and Margaret (Keefer) Laufman. Mr. Miller farmed in Edgar County until he came to Missouri in 1871. He owns eighty-four acres of land, all in a fair state of cultivation, with a good two-story residence and a young orchard. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have twelve children, two of whom are married, Alice is the wife of J. E. Odom; Susan H. is now Mrs. James H. Gutridge; Mary F. and Margaret Eugenia are prominent school teachers; Franklin K., James L., William, Amanda M., Ola Belle, Julian, Cyrus E. and Royal Albert. Mr. M. and his wife are members of the M. E. Church, South. He is identified with the Democratic party and has been elected to several responsible positions. While a resident of Edgar County, Illinois, he was elected and served four years as county surveyor, and since living in Henry County he has been elected at different times to important township offices. He is a man of good business qualifications and judgment, and has the entire confidence of the people.

MILLER, Frank M.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1838, Benton Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1185
FRANK M. MILLER, farmer and stock raiser, section 6, was born in Benton County, Missouri, November 8, 1838. His father, William Miller, was a Kentuckian by birth, and a son of Henry Miller, a native of North Carolina. The maiden name of his mother was Levina Williams, of Georgia. The subject of this sketch was reared in Benton County and there received a common school education. He followed school teaching in that county for about five years and then engaged in merchandising at Warsaw for five years. In 1873 he came to St. Clair County and now owns a farm containing 165 acres, all well improved. In 1862 he enlisted in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, and was discharged in 1864. Mr. M. held the office of deputy United States Assessor, for the counties of Hickory, Benton and Camden for some time. He was also postmaster at Warsaw under Lincoln. He is a member of the Christian Church. November 8, 1860, Mr. Miller was married to Miss C. Gilley, a native of Tennessee. They have nine children: Alice C., Ida M., Walter S., Francis M., Willis H., Nellie C., Clarence A. and Clara M. (twins) and Alma M.

MILLER, Henry F.
Urich, Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Aug 8 1842, Bedford Co, PA
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:649
Henry F. Miller, a pioneer merchant of Urich and a member of one of the pioneer families of Henry County is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Bedford County August 8, 1842, and is a son of Jonathan Miller and Sarah A. (Gump) Miller, both natives of Pennsylvania. The Miller family removed from Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1853 and after remaining there four years they came to Missouri and settled in Bogard township, Henry County, and here the father purchased a farm of eighty acres to which he added from time to time until he owned 400 acres. He was born June 3, 1818. He died in 1892 at the age of seventy-four years. His wife departed this life in April, 1918, at the advanced age of ninety-six years, three months and seven days, and their remains rest side by side in the Urich Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Henry F., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mary E. McCoy, Creighton, Missouri; J. J., Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Susan Coolidge, who resides in North Dakota; George W., lives in Barton County, Missouri; Mrs. Rebecca Wells, Urich, Missouri; W. C., Urich, Missouri; James, died at the age of two years; R. F., Urich, Missouri; and Mrs. Emma Howard, Kansas City, Missouri. Henry F. Miller received his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri. He was seventeen years of age when the family came to Henry County. He spent his boyhood days not unlike the average boy of that time, and when the Civil War broke out he enlisted in Company G, 7th Regiment Missouri Cavalry. Most of his military service during the war was in Missouri and for a long time his regiment was stationed at Warrensburg. He was also with his command in Arkansas and at the close of the war he was honorably discharged and mustered out of the service. He then engaged in farming for five years, when he engaged in the mercantile business at old Urich in partnership with a brother. The new town of Urich came into existence in 1885 and he sold out to his brother, R. F. Miller, and opened a general store in the new town where he has since been engaged in the general mercantile business. Mr. Miller is the pioneer merchant of Urich and has to his credit over a third of a century of successful mercantile experience, and during the course of that time he has done business with thousands of people and his honesty, integrity and square business methods have never been brought into question. He has never had an ambition to be a merchant prince of the large centers of trade, but he has always derived a great deal of satisfaction from the fact that his large circle of patrons and customers have learned to regard his representations with absolute confidence and fidelity. Mr. Miller was united in marriage March 7, 1875 with Miss Nancy E. Page, a daughter of William and Delaney Page, pioneers of Big Creek township, who settled here prior to the Civil War and are both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been born the following children: Mrs. Inez O. Duncan; J. F.; Erastus, all living at Urich, Mrs. Amy Blevins. Mr. Miller is a member of the Masonic Lodge and also holds membership in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which he is a charter member, and he has belonged to the Baptist Church for over fifty years. Mr. Miller is one of the pioneers of Henry County. He recollects when a boy that goods were hauled from Lexington a distance of over sixty miles, to supply the early settlers of Henry County. He has seen Henry County develop from an unbroken plain to the garden spot of the gods, and has done his part nobly and well in this great transformation that has taken place during his sixty-one years of residence within the borders of this, one of the great political subdivisions of the state of Missouri.

MILLER, Henry F. & R. F.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Aug 8 1842, Bedford Co, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:693
Miller Brothers are prominent merchants at Urich. The firm is composed of Henry F. and R. F. Miller. The former was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, August 8, 1842, and was the son of Jonathan and Sarah A. (Gump) Miller, natives of that same county and state. The subject of this sketch was the oldest of a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters. When eleven years old he removed to Illinois with his parents, where they remained on a farm until 1857, then coming to Henry County, Missouri. Henry lived on his father's farm until April 1, 1862, when he enlisted in Company G, Seventh Missouri State Militia. He was discharged April 20, 1862, after which he returned home and engaged in farming. In May, 1880 he embarked in general merchandising at Urich, and in May, 1881, he entered into partnership with his brother. They carry a large stock of general merchandise and do a good business. Henry F. also owns a fine farm of eighty acres near the town. He held the office of township collector for three years, and that of justice of the peace for four years. March 7, 1876, he married Miss Nancy Page, a native of Henry. County, Missouri. They have a family of three children, Iney Jonathan and Erastus. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are members of the Baptist Church. Rhotew F. Miller, of this firm, was born in Henry County, Missouri, July 7 1861. He also remained on his father's farm until sixteen years old, when he started in the mercantile business as salesman for J. A. Wells & Son, at Urich, being with them until 1881, when he formed a partnership with his brother. He is a wide awake and energetic young business man, and is bound to succeed in his undertakings.

MILLER, James McNeal Jr. Dr.
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Nov 6 1863, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:418
James McNeal Miller, M. D. Thirty-two years in the successful practice of his profession in Henry County, has marked the career of Dr. James McNeal Miller of Montrose as a medical practitioner of high rank and one of the leading physicians of Henry County, being among the oldest of the medical practitioners of the county in point of years of service in the healing art. Twenty-five years of his practice has been spent among the people of Montrose and vicinity where he is universally esteemed and highly regarded. Dr. Miller is a native son of Henry County and is a member of one of the oldest pioneer families of the county. He was born on a farm in Fairview township, near Deepwater, November 6, 1863, and is the son of James McNeal (born April, 1822; died December 24, 1906) and Artemesia (Elledge) Miller (born 1822; died 1872). James McNeal Miller, the elder, was born in Kentucky, a son of James Miller who was descended from an old pioneer American family of Scotch ancestry. Artemesia (Elledge) Miller was also born in Kentucky and was the daughter of Isaac Elledge. Both the Miller and the Elledge families removed from Kentucky to Edgar County, Illinois in the thirties and there the parents of Doctor Miller were reared to maturity and were married. James McNeal Miller was a veteran of the Mexican War and both he and his father were prominent in the affairs of Henry County. His father served as county clerk of Edgar County, Illinois, and he, himself, served as clerk of the Circuit Court in that county when Abraham Lincoln practiced law in that county. He came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1856 and settled upon a tract of land in Fairview township which he improved into a good farm. During the Civil War he served as a member of the Missouri State Militia in Capt. William Weaver's company. In 1868, he sold his place in Fairview township and settled upon a farm northeast of Montrose in Bear Creek township, where Mrs. Miller died. Later, the elder Miller moved to La Due and then came to Montrose, where he lived retired until his death. Ten children were born to James McNeal and Artemesia Miller: Bruce, deceased; Clara, deceased wife of Robert H. Dugan, Montrose, Missouri; Frank, Peon Prairie, Washington; Ellen, Montrose, Missouri; Isaac, deceased; Marie L., a teacher in the Clinton Public schools; Susan, wife of George F. Vansant, Bear Creek township; Dr. James M. Miller; Dr. Sherman Miller, former physician at Mayesburg, Bates County, Missouri, killed in an automobile accident in 1916; John S., Pasadena, California. James McNeal Miller, the elder, was prominent in the political and civic affairs of Henry County for many years. He served as collector of taxes for Henry and St. Clair Counties shortly after the Civil War and filled the office of sheriff of the county during the reconstruction days. He was a Free Mason. After his graduation from the Kansas City Medical College in 1886 Doctor Miller began the practice of his profession at Mayesburg, Missouri, where he remained for seven years. In 1893 he came to Montrose and has successfully practiced medicine in this city and vicinity for over twenty-five years. In every advance made in the science of medicine he has consistently endeavored to keep abreast of the times and has studied continuously since his first graduation. He graduated from the Missouri Medical College at St. Louis in the spring of 1895 and pursued a postgraduate course at the Marion Sims-Beaumont College at St. Louis in 1903 and 1904. Doctor Miller was married in 1895 to Miss Minnie B. Mayes of Bates County, Missouri, a daughter of J. M. Mayes, of the prominent family of that name in Bates County. The Republican party has always had the consistent support of Doctor Miller and he has served as mayor of Montrose for seven years. He is affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. Professionally he is connected with the Henry County Medical Society, the Missouri State Medical Association and the American Medical Association.

MILLER, James McNeal Sr.
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Apr 21 1822, Bourbon Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:768
James M. Miller, farmer, section 7, is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Bourbon County April 26, 1822. His father, J. M. Miller, originally from Scotland, emigrated to the United States when very young, landing at Charlestown, South Carolina. Afterward he went to Kentucky, where he married Miss Mary Wayne, of Virginia. J. M. Miller, Sr., was teacher in the public schools of Kentucky and Illinois for forty-five years. He moved to Illinois in 1830 and settled in Edgar County, holding numerous local offices in that county. He was once elected county clerk, a position he held when he died. He also was appointed postmaster and for sixteen years discharged the duties of that office. James M. went with his parents to Illinois, and was brought up in Edgar County on the farm. His school privileges were very limited, but the greater part of his education has been obtained by self application. He enlisted in June; 1846, in Company H, Fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under Colonel Ed Baker, and served one year in the war with Mexico. He was married in Edgar County, Illinois, July 20, 1848, to Miss Artemesa Elledge, originally of Kentucky, but later of Edgar County, Illinois. In the fall of 1848 Mr. Miller was elected clerk of the circuit court of Edgar County, and served four years. After the expiration of this term he was engaged in farming for three years, and in the fall of 1855 he moved to Missouri and located in Scotland County, where he lived two and one-half years. In the summer of 1858 he came to Henry County and settled on a farm ten miles south of Clinton. He is identified with the Republican party. In 1867 he was elected sheriff and served two years. He has made four assessments of the county, and during his life he has served thirty-two years as a member of the school board. In the fall of 1882 he was elected a justice of the peace of Bear Creek Township, which office he now fills. In all of these positions he has proved a faithful and capable official. Mr. Miller's farm contains 300 acres, all fenced and in cultivation. He has raised a family of ten children: E. B., Clara, (wife of R. H. Dungan), William F., Ella, Isaac M., Maria L., Susan V., James M., Sherman and John S. Mrs. Miller departed this life June 1, 1873. Mr. M. enlisted in the enrolled militia in August, 1862, and served till discharged, July 4, 1865. Shortly after enlisting he received a very severe wound, caused by an accidental gun shot through the right arm and in the lung. where the ball lodged and still remains. After recovering in a measure from his wound he was promoted to sergeant in the quarter master's department, where he served till discharged.

MILLER, Thomas M.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Dec 22 1852, Montgomery Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:616
Thomas M. Miller, merchant at Montrose, was born in Montgomery County, Illinois, December 22, 1852. Alfred Miller, his father, is a native of Pennsylvania, and his mother, formerly Catherine L. Scherer, came originally from North Carolina. Thomas M. spent his youth on the home farm, and his early education was received at the public schools. He afterward attended for two years the Hillsborough Academy. After finishing his studies at this school he returned to the farm and continued agricultural pursuits for a number of years. He was married in his native county June 6, 1876, to Miss Olive M. Lipe, of that county. She is a daughter of Wiley Lipe, of Montgomery County. After his marriage Mr. Miller conducted his farm until December of 1881. In January, 1882 he moved to Missouri and located in Montrose, engaging in the mercantile business. He has a large and select stock of groceries, provisions, queensware, glassware, willowware and sundry goods, and is doing an extensive business. He and his wife have two children, Ida Elvira and Myrtle Monroe. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Lutheran Church.

MILLER, William James Sr.
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Feb 17 1843, Clark Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:529
William J. Miller, Sr. - The success which has come to William J. Miller, Sr. of Windsor, Missouri, during his thirty-two years of residence in this section of the State, could only have been attained by hard work, close application to the business at hand, and excellent financial management of the highest order. Mr. Miller is one of the most successful agriculturists and stockmen of Missouri, and all of his achievements date from his beginning as a poor man fifty-two years ago. There is considerable satisfaction in recording a story of the life of an individual who has accomplished, through his own efforts, the tasks which have been completed with honest effort, such as has been done by Mr. Miller. Not only has he made a success of his own life in a material sense and risen to the front rank of citizenship, but he has reared a splendid family of sons and daughters whom he has started in life with farms of considerable size with the handicap of poverty removed. William J. Miller, Sr. was born in Clark County, Ohio, February 17, 1843, and is the son of Jacob and Sarah (Ruby) Miller. Jacob Miller, the father, was a native of York County, Pennsylvania, and was a cooper by trade, following this occupation for a number of years, but eventually becoming a farmer in Pennsylvania and Ohio, dying in the latter State. His wife and mother of the subject of this review died in 1845. Of the four children born to Jacob and Sarah Miller, two are living, Jacob, of Fairfield, Greene County, Ohio, born January 1, 1838; and William J. Miller of this review. The Millers are of Pennsylvania-Dutch descent, and Mrs. Miller was a daughter of English ancestry. William J. Miller was reared to farm life and remained at home with his father until he attained the age of twenty-one years. He began his own career at that time. His first work was in making rails and cutting cord wood in order to earn money enough to "go west," an ambition which had always possessed him. In 1866 he began his own career in Morgan County, Illinois. During the first three years of his residence in Illinois he worked as a farm hand, and performed any honest labor which was obtainable in order to earn money. After his marriage, he engaged in farming on his own account and eventually, by the exercise of energy, industry and the strictest economy, became owner of 160 acres of land in Illinois. Land was still cheap in western Missouri in 1886, and the price of farm land in Illinois was on the upward rise. Mr. Miller deemed it expedient to dispose of his Illinois farm and came to southern Johnson County, Missouri, where he traded his 160 acres and invested in a large tract of 714 acres, the "Jim Wall tract," which he transformed into an extensive stock farm. He became a well-known breeder of pureblood Poland China hogs and specialized in shorthorn and high-grade cattle on a large scale. He brought with him a drove of pure-blood Poland China hogs and achieved a reputation as a hog breeder. He also brought to Missouri a pure-blood male shorthorn, bringing three carloads of live stock in all. He sold many males from this shorthorn herd leader. Success came to him from the start in Johnson County and he increased his land holdings to a large extent, becoming one of the largest individual land owners in this section of Missouri, owning at one time 1,600 acres in Missouri. Mr. Miller also bred fine horses, having been the owner of the noted stallion, "Kentucky Prince," and the Norman Percheron stallion, "Major House." The fame of his live stock was countrywide and his adherence to the plan of breeding thoroughbred live stock made his fortune or assisted materially in doing so. Mr. Miller has owned land in Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma aggregating 5,126 acres, and he continued actively in the live stock business until his retirement to a home in Windsor in 1897. Mr. Miller has given each of his eight children farms ranging in size from 160 to 190 acres of land, and has invested heavily in town property in Windsor, being one of the largest real estate owners of the city. He is vice-president of the Farmers Bank of Windsor in addition to his other activities and connections. He was one of the first land owners to lease a portion of his land to the Bowen Coal Mining Company for mining purposes. This lease covered 740 acres, 100 acres of which was the coal-bearing land mined by the Bowens. Much of the land which Mr. Miller deeded to his children has been found to be underlaid with coal. On the Lee land is a large deposit of coal. Under the Jackson's farm is a splendid deposit of coal. In 1869, William J. Miller, Sr. and Miss Mary Cox of Illinois were united in marriage. Mrs. Mary (Cox) Miller died on November 17, 1888. She was the daughter of Charles and Francena (Phillips) Cox, the former of whom was a native of Kentucky, and the latter a native of Ohio. Eight children were born to William J. and Mary Miller, as follows: Charles W., residing. on the Miller home place; Spencer Lee, who is farming a part of the home farm; Cena V., wife of George H. Jackson, Windsor, Missouri. A fine vein of coal has been found on their land. Mrs. Lizzie R. Brown, a widow living at Windsor, owning 190 acres; Mary E., the wife of Rev. W. W. Wilson, Mokane, Missouri; William J. Jr., a farmer living in Windsor township; Viola P., wife of W. R. Wooldridge, farmer and mule dealer, Windsor, Missouri; Miss Daisy I. Miller resides with her parents. Each of Mr. Miller's children received a good school education, the three eldest daughters. being graduates of the Lexington Academy. The second marriage of Mr. Miller was in December, 1900, with Miss Emma Brooks, a native of Illinois. A Democrat in his political affiliations Mr. Miller has never aspired for political preferment, his life having been too busy for aught except casting his vote at election time. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is considered as a leading and exemplary citizen of Windsor and Henry County.

MILLNER, William Price
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Oct 25 1840, Cascade, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:651
William P. Millner is the owner of "Glen Anna" farm, which contains 1,080 acres, and is situated eight miles northwest of Calhoun. He was born October 25, 1840, in Cascade, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, receiving his educational training in the Hampden-Sidney College of Prince Edward County, which school he left with honors, second to one only - W. H. Murkland, late pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Baltimore, Maryland. His father, Colonel M. M. Millner, was born in July, 1815, in Cascade, Pittsylvania County, and his mother, formerly Lucy Maria Price, daughter of Williamson Price, of Danville, Virginia, was born in the same county. They were married in 1838, and by this union there were three sons, of whom two are still living, William P. and James W. Mrs. Millner died in 1845 in her native state. Mr. M. afterwards married Miss Mary S. Reynolds, of North Carolina, August 20, 1850. They had nine children, eight sons and a daughter, who is now deceased. M. M. Millner died November 5, 1882, and his widow now resides on the old homestead, formerly the home of Patrick Henry, a tract of 1,500 acres. William Price Millner, the subject of this sketch, emigrated from his native state to Henry County, Missouri, in July, 1873. He married Miss Mariam R., daughter of William and Elizabeth Fewell, October 12, of the same year. She was born June 11, 1838, in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Miss Fewell, after the death of her father, November 26, 1866, came into possession of the "Glen Anna" estate, which is now so ably managed by her husband. Their residence, a large and commodious one, was erected by Major John Williams in 1834, and remodeled by William Fewell in 1858. Mr. M. takes great interest in stock matters and has become well known in this connection. He has a fine half-mile track for the training of his fast stepping colts, and now has the far-famed Al. West, of the Hambletonian stock, valued at $5,000 and sired by General Wither's celebrated Al. Mont, of Lexington, Kentucky, by Alexander's Abdallah, and he by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, etc. Al. West's first dam, Bohanna's Wallace; second dam, Mambrino Chief; third dam, Mason's Whip, etc., etc. At the same age as Al. Mont, this promising colt will be as renowned, heading the list as a breeder of trotters. Al. West's time is already 2:34, with very little training. Mr. M. has a celebrated jack, while his sheep of the cotswold grade are superior to and unsurpassed by any, as conceded by Baldwin, an eastern dealer in Canada sheep. They have taken the lead in the county, and at the fairs and in market since 1876. He also gives some attention to hogs of the finer grades, and has twenty-one fine-bred cows. Mr. M. is connected with the Sardis-Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is a Democrat.

MILLS, L. W.
Roscoe Township, St. Clair County
born: 1840, Washington Co, AR
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1203
L. W. MILLS, manager of F. Egger's mercantile house at Roscoe, is a native of Washington County, Arkansas, and was born April 3, 1840. He is a son of Aaron and Millie (Samuels) Mills, natives of Indiana. When he was but an infant the family removed to Dade County, Missouri, there remaining till he was nine years of age, when they returned to Arkansas, settling at Fayetteville. In 1861 L. W. went to Texas, there residing till 1868, when he came to, St. Clair County, Missouri. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and belongs to the M. E. Church. He was married in August, 1859, to Miss Sarah E. Edmondson, a native of Missouri. They have one child living, Lewis A., born October 4, 1875.

MILLSAPS, Perry
Washington Township, St. Clair County
born: 1828, Wayne Co, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1196
PERRY MILLSAPS was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, on the 30th of August, 1828, being the son of H. Millsaps, Esq., who was also born there in 1802. In 1824 he married Miss Rebecca Hoofacre, of the same county. Emigrating to the sparsely settled territory of Missouri in 1829, the senior Millsaps located in Lincoln County, and in 1838 his wife died. His second marriage occurred in 1840 to Miss Ellen Parsons. Perry lived with his father until 1854 when he was married to Miss Elizabeth Capps, of Lincoln County. They had ten children: Barton, Clara A., Mary, Rebecca, David, Timothy, Washington, Katie, Walter and Josephine. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Christian Church, and also belong to the Missouri State Grange. During the Mexican war of 1845-46 he served as aid-de-camp, and in the civil war he enlisted in Henderson's Brigade, September 4, 1861, serving until the close of the war, and being promoted from private to orderly sergeant. Politically he was formerly a Republican.

MILTON, Samuel A. Dr.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 13 1847, McDonough Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:532
Samuel A. Milton, surgeon dentist, owes his nativity to McDonough County, Illinois, where he was born January 13, 1847. While Samuel was an infant, the family removed to Hancock County, Illinois, and it was in that locality that he was reared and educated, with the exception of a commercial course taken at Mussleman's College, at Quincy, Illinois. When nineteen years of age, he began school teaching in Mercer County, Missouri, teaching there eight months. and for the following two years, he taught at his home, during a portion of which time he studied dentistry with his brother. In 1871, he came to Clinton, Missouri, and resumed his dental studies under his brother, George W. Milton, and after completing his studies became a partner with him. In 1874 he purchased his brother's interest. During the term of 1879-80, he attended a course of lectures and graduated at the Philadelphia Dental College. He is a member of the Missouri Dental Association. Dr. Milton was married September 13, 1881, to Miss Susie Parks, daughter of Judge Parks, of Clinton. They have one child, Louise A. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the encampment of that order, and he and his wife are connected with the Baptist Church.

MING, Robert Dallas
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Mar 5 1880, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:859
Robert D. Ming of Davis township is one of the best known and most successful of the younger generation of farmers and stockmen of Henry County. Mr. Ming was born on March 5, 1880, on the Ming home place in Davis township and is the son of William F. Ming, who came to Henry County, Missouri, from Franklin County in 1879. (See sketch.) Robert D. Ming was educated in the district school of his vicinity and studied for two years at the Missouri Valley College, Marshall, Missouri, after which he completed a course in the Sedalia Business College. He chose agriculture and stock raising as his life vocation and was given 200 acres outright by his father as his share of the family estate. He has increased his acreage to a total of 390 acres, which is one of the best improved farms in this section. The buildings on the Ming place are in first-class condition and the farm is equipped with a concrete silo having a capacity of 150 tons of silage. Mr. Ming is essentially a stockman and devotes his attention principally to the breeding and feeding of cattle and hogs for the markets. September 25, 1908, Mr. Ming was united in marriage with Miss Stella Keeler, who was born in Illinois, a daughter of Orville L. (deceased) and Elizabeth A. Keeler, who formerly resided in Henry County. Mr. Keeler died at Lowrie City and Mrs. Keeler now makes her home in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Ming have children as follow: Morris Milton, born August, 1909; and William Orville, who died at the age of two years. Mr. Ming is a Democrat and is one of the recognized leaders of his. party in Henry County. He has served as school trustee and at the present time is township committeeman for Davis township. He is a director and vice-president of the bank of La Due, Missouri. He and Mrs. Ming are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Mt. Carmel.

MING, William Franklin
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 1 1850, Gray's Summit, Franklin Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:860
William F. Ming - The Ming family is one of the old and prominent pioneer families of Missouri, a worthy representative of which family is William F. Ming, now living retired in Clinton, Missouri. Mr. Ming was born at Gray's Summit, Franklin County, Missouri, February 1, 1850. He is the son of James M. and Jemima (Osborn) Ming, natives of Virginia. James M. Ming was born in 1826 and died in 1911. He was a son of Woolrich Ming, a native of Virginia, who migrated to Franklin County, Missouri, during the early thirties and settled in that county. James M. Ming was here reared to young manhood and became a merchant and farmer. During his early life he went to Montana and took out a wagon or trainload of merchandise which he disposed of in Virginia City, during the early sixties. After remaining there for two years he returned to Franklin County and became prominently identified with Franklin County affairs. He was successful as a merchant and became a large land owner. He was elected county judge in Franklin County and served as a member of the county court at a time when the county was sued for the amount of railroad bonds issued some years before. Mainly through his efforts a compromise was effected with the bond holders and a settlement obtained which satisfied all parties concerned and saved the county a vast amount of litigation and expense. He traded merchandise for land in Henry County which he gave outright to his sons. Besides his business at Gray's Summit he established a wholesale business at St. Louis and conducted a successful business in the city while continuing to make his home in Franklin County. He was father of ten children, the following of whom were reared to maturity: William F., subject of this review; E. D., a resident of Franklin County; Clara, wife of Dr. A. H. May, Washington, Missouri; Fannie, deceased wife of Doctor Wallace; Emmet, deceased, formerly lived in Henry County, later going to Oklahoma. After attending the common schools of his native county, William F. Ming studied for two years in St. Louis University. He then took up farming and stock raising as a life vocation. Coming to Henry County in 1879, he took charge of a tract of land in Davis township in partnership with his brother. Later his brother, E. D. Ming, moved back to Franklin County, and William F. bought his brother's interest in the farm. He increased his holdings to 800 acres and resided on the farm until 1906, at which time he made his home in Clinton. Mr. Ming improved his land from raw prairie and was very successful as a stock raiser and feeder, producing large herds of cattle for the markets each year. On January 3, 1878, William F. Ming and Miss Celeste Jeffries were united in marriage. The following children were born of this marriage: Robert D., now living on the home place in Davis township; Carrie, at home with her parents; Dr. Charles Morris Ming, a physician now under-going special training at Cornell University for service in the National Army as surgeon. The mother of the foregoing children was born October 2, 1854, in Franklin County, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Alvira (Adams) Jeffries, natives of Virginia, who were early settlers of Franklin County. Charles Jeffries died at his home in that county in 1872. Mr. Ming is a Democrat. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South and is fraternally affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Woodmen of the World.

MING, William Franklin & Eugene D.
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Feb 1 1850, Franklin Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:737
William F. and Eugene D. Ming were both born in Franklin County, Missouri, the former February 1, 1849, and the latter January 25, 1855. Their parents were James M. and Jennie (Osborn) Ming. William was married January 30, 1878, to Miss Celeste Jeffries, who was born October 2, 1854, in the same county as himself. They have one child, Robert D. Eugene was married November 6, 1881, to Miss Laura May, born October 20, 1862. These brothers came to Henry County in 1878, and now have a desirable tract of 800 acres of land, 600 being in cultivation. They have 400 acres of corn 120 in wheat, and are feeding 100 head of beef cattle and a like number of stock cattle, with 400 hogs. They are men of more than ordinary culture and ability and have acquired a good education. William spent two years at the St. Louis University and was for some time at the Christian Brothers' Academy. Eugene received his education at the State University, and for a while was engaged in teaching after coming to Henry County. Both have passed some time in the mountains, where their father has large stock interests.

MINKS, Samuel D.
Collins Township, St. Clair County
born: 1842, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1175
SAMUEL D. MINKS, blacksmith and wagon maker, is a Kentuckian by birth, and was born on April 14, 1842, his parents being Gillson and Susan Minks, nee Carpenter, the former also a native of Kentucky. Samuel remained at home and attended school until the breaking out of the civil war, when, fired with patriotism, he left the parental roof and in 1863 enlisted in Company D, First Arkansas infantry. After serving for two years and seven months he was honorably discharged. Upon the close of this struggle Mr. M. came to St. Clair County, Missouri, and was married here in 1868 to Miss Melvina Burcuett. They had five children: John W., Silas P., William H., Cora and Richard G. His second marriage occurred in 1879, to Miss Martha Cox. Mr. Minks is the owner of 320 acres of land in this township, with a good orchard, residence, etc. Upon it is also a blacksmith shop, where he follows his trade.

MITCHELL, George F.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Oct 1 1854, Perry Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:717
George F. Mitchell, merchant, born October 1, 1854, in Perry County, Ohio, being a son of George and Eliza (Huston) Mitchell. The former was born in Virginia, December 4, 1804, and the latter was a native of Ohio. They were married in 1834, and to them were born nine children, of whom only four are living. The youngest child, George F., accompanied the family to DeKalb County, Missouri, in 1868, but they remained there only a short time, coming thence to Henry County, and purchasing a tract of 140 acres of land. Young Mitchell received a limited education in boyhood, and resided upon the home farm until seventeen years of age. He then went to Clinton, resumed his studies at the Clinton High School, from which he afterwards graduated. At the age of nineteen he apprenticed himself to the printing business, and was in the employ of one office for four years, when he entered as partner for three years. Then he sold his interest and moved on to his father's farm, located three miles northeast of Clinton, in Fields Creek Township, Henry County. After following the pursuit of agriculture for two years, he turned his attention to merchandising, opening his business at Lucas, March 1, 1881. Here he has continued up to this time. He married Miss Blanches Stewart, November, 12, 1876. They have three daughters: Carrie, Eliza, Jessie Hart, and Nellie Lee. Miss Mitchell is a member of the Masonic fraternity, belonging to Tebo Lodge, No. 68, of Clinton. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and Mrs. M. of the Cumberland Presbyterian. He is meeting with much success at Lucas, and his business is constantly increasing.

MITCHELL, Isaac W.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Sep 26 1827, Somerset Co, MD
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:586
Isaac W. Mitchell was born in Somerset County, Maryland, September 26, 1827, his father, James Mitchell, who was born in Delaware in 1797, dying in 1862. His mother's maiden name was Ann Mezick and was born in Maryland in 1799; she died in 1851. The former learned the shoe trade and followed it, together with farming and selling goods through life. Isaac W, the subject of this sketch, received a common education and learned the tailor's trade, which he continued for several years. He worked for some time as a daguerreian artist, and in 1851 he came to Missouri and stopped in Charleston and studied medicine with his brother, Geo. Mitchell, a distinguished physician. In 1853 he settled in Washington, District of Columbia, and opened a fine family grocery, which he conducted for two years. In 1855 he sold out and came to Springfield, Greene County, and engaged in farming. He next moved to Rockbridge, Ozark County, and started a general store and operated this until 1861, when, disposing of it, he returned to Springfield and worked in Fort No. 1. In 1862 he visited his native state and settled on the old farm and entered his father's store, where he continued to trade until 1867. He then came to Raleigh, Phelps County, Missouri, bought a drug store and subsequently purchased a farm. After farming, clerking and working on a railroad until 1875, he returned to his farm in Raleigh and raised three crops. He then came to Windsor in 1877 and opened a grocery store, but afterwards sold it. In 1880 he went to Colorado, crossed the range, opened a store, and after getting it well started left it with his two sons, Charles F. and Edward H., and he returned to Windsor. In the fall he bought out a grocery store and has been occupied in conducting it since. Mr. Mitchell married Miss Elizabeth L. Hearn November 14, 1852. She was the daughter of Ichabod Hearn, of Maryland. Her mother was Lucretia (Harris) Hearn, of Maryland. They have eight children living: Charles F., Lucretia Ann, Edward H., Isaac L., Georgia Etta, Hattie Belle, Gracie and James. Six died in infancy. Charles F. learned the printing business. In 1875 he studied medicine, and attended lectures at the Louisville Medical College and at the Kentucky School of Medicine, and after the third course he graduated at the Louisville Medical College in February, 1879 as a specialist in gynecology. He practiced in Howell County for two years previous to graduating. After completing his course he left for Colorado. The brothers have fine mines and are working them successfully. Mr. Mitchell, politically, is a Democrat. Both he and Mrs. Mitchell are Baptists, and he belongs to the order of A. L. H.

MITCHELL, Oscar A.
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Nov 18 1855, Sheboygan Co, WI
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:520
Oscar A. Mitchell - Fifty-two years ago the Mitchell family came to Henry County from Wisconsin and settled on the prairie west of Clinton in Davis township. The first home of the family was a two-room log cabin, built of logs cut from the timber along the banks of Grand River, hauled to the site of the cabin and hewn by Abner H. Mitchell. This sufficed for the family home until the present commodious Mitchell home was built. Oscar A. Mitchell was born in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, November 18, 1855, and is the son of Abner H. and Olive (Vesey) Mitchell, who were natives of Lake County, Ohio, and came of American pioneer stock. Not long after their marriage in Lake County, Abner H. Mitchell and wife left their native Ohio County and settled in the wilds of Wisconsin where Mr. Mitchell cleared a home from the dense forests of Sheboygan County and improved a fine farm. Upon the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in the First Wisconsin Regiment and served for six months until his discharge from the service on account of sick disability. In April of 1866 he sold his Wisconsin farm and came to Henry County, where he purchased a tract of unbroken prairie land which he improved and resided upon but a few brief years, dying in 1874. The wife and mother died in 1914. There were two sons and two daughters born to Abner H. and Olive Mitchell, as follow: Willis L., who resides upon the home place and cultivates the farm in partnership with his brother Oscar A.; Oscar A., subject of this review; Ella Anne, died in Henry County; Viola S., wife of C. W. Horrell, Clinton, Missouri. Oscar A. Mitchell was eleven years old when his parents settled in Henry County. His schooling was obtained in a log school house. He began work on the farm at an early age and was capable and ambitious to get along in the world. He and his brother, Willis L., purchased their present farm of 420 acres in 1890 and have been partners continuously with the exception of six years which the elder brother spent in Idaho where he was engaged in ranching and mining. The Mitchell brothers are excellent farmers and are successful breeders of Shorthorn cattle and horses. Mr. Mitchell was married in 1888 to Miss Susan B. Alexander, who was born in Birksville, Kentucky, a daughter of Paul and Elizabeth Alexander, natives of Kentucky, who came to Henry County in 1881 and died here. Paul Alexander departed this life in 1917. His wife died in 1911. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar A. Mitchell have two children, Mary, the elder, is at home with her parents. Paul William Mitchell, the younger, was born March 14, 1891, and enlisted in the United States Navy December 10, 1917, was mustered into the service February, 1918. In June, 1918, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Marblehead. Mr. Mitchell is a Republican and he and his family are members of the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America.

MITCHELL, Walter Scott
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jun 28 1867, Perry Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:484
Walter Scott Mitchell. For half a century the Mitchell family have been prominently identified with the history of Henry County. Walter Scott Mitchell, prosperous and progressive farmer and stockman of Clinton township, is one of the best known citizens of the county. He was born in Perry County, Ohio, not far from the city of Zanesville, in June, 1867, and is the son of John and Eliza (Evans) Mitchell, the latter of whom is a daughter of one of the oldest pioneer women of western Missouri, now being past ninety-two years of age. John Mitchell was born in Perry County, Ohio, and was the son of George Mitchell. Both father and son came to Henry County in search of homes in 1868, the former settling two miles north of Clinton on what is known as the Keck farm. John Mitchell resided in Henry County on his farm near Clinton until 1879, when he located in St. Clair County, dying there in 1882. He was father of six children: Walter Scott, subject of this sketch; Charles H., Kansas City, Missouri; Edward, deceased; Frank, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; George, Brownington, Missouri; Lee, a butcher of Deepwater, Missouri. The mother of these children is seventy years of age and resides in Deepwater. Her mother is Mrs. Lovina (Evans) Hopkins, who resides in Deepwater, Missouri and is well past the age of ninety-two years. W. Scott Mitchell was reared and educated in Henry and St. Clair Counties and he returned to Henry County after the death of his father in 1882. He first located near Deepwater and purchased his first land in Clinton township in 1914. Mr. Mitchell is owner of 180 acres of land but is farming a total of 230 acres, a part of the Moyer land being in his charge. He erected a handsome farm home in 1917 which is located on one of the main highways leading directly north to Clinton, but a few miles distant. In 1890 Mr. Mitchell was married to Miss Hattie Lee Moyer, a daughter of James A. Moyer, pioneer settler of Clinton township, a biography of whom appears in this volume of Henry County history. The following children have been born of this marriage: John Arthur, is now a private in the National Army, stationed at Camp Fremont, California; Violet, wife of Henry Braun, mother of one child, Mildred; Uel Francis, named in honor of the author of this history, at home with his parents; Ora Lee, Margaret E., Wade Sherman or W. S., Jr., at home. Mr. Mitchell is a thorough Democrat who has generally taken an active part in Henry County political affairs and is now serving as county judge. He and Mrs. Mitchell and the four oldest children are members of the Baptist Church.

MOAD, Granville L.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Aug 5 1827, Cole Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:532
Rev. Granville L. Moad, M. D., pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, was born in Cole County, Missouri, August 5, 1827. His father, James Moad, a native of Tennessee, came to Missouri in 1818, and married Mrs. Rebecca Panley, whose maiden name was Linville. The former died in October, 1856, and the latter the month previous. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm in his native county, and had an uneventful life until war was declared against Mexico. He enlisted in 1846, in Company F, (Captain Parson's Company) of Colonel Doniphan's Regiment, and served until mustered out at New Orleans, in June, 1847. He then returned to his home in Cole County, Missouri. Having in early life united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and joining the New Lebanon Presbytery in April, 1848, he was licensed by that body to preach the gospel in 1849, and assigned to the circuit then including Cole, Moniteau and Miller Counties. After one year he was transferred to the Saline and Pettis Circuit, and upon preaching in this field for one year, in October, 1850, he became a student in Chapel Hill College, and pursued his studies in that institution two and a half years. In the fall of 1853, he was ordained a minister of the Gospel of Christ at Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was then engaged for a time in missionary work in different counties of Missouri. In 1854, he accepted a call from the New Lebanon Church, at New Lebanon, Missouri, and remained its pastor until the fall of 1857. Removing to Platte City, he took charge of the church at that place, and lived there until November, 1866. During this time he had been reading medicine, and in 1863-4, he attended the St. Louis Medical College, at St. Louis, Missouri, and in connection with his duties as pastor of the Platte City Church, also practiced medicine. From November, 1866, till December, 1870, he was a resident of Leavenworth, Kansas. He then returned to the county of his birth, and preached and practiced his profession for one year. In 1872, he received a call to his present pastorate, which has been one of peace and prosperity. In 1878-9, he again attended the St. Louis Medical College, and was graduated from that institution in the spring of 1879, since which time he has devoted himself to the treatment of the eye, doing only an office practice, and he has attained to a well merited success as a skillful oculist. Mr. Moad was married August 4, 1853, to Miss S. E. Sanders, a native of this state. They have two sons: William R., a practicing physician, and Ewing S. He is a Knight Templar in the Masonic order.

MOBERLY, Joseph Watt
Walker Township, Henry County
born: Sep 14 1846, Noble Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:724
Joseph W. Moberly was born in Noble County, Ohio, September 14, 1846, his parents being Joseph and Margaret (Prior) Moberly. Joseph was the third of six children, one of whom, Hezekiah, lives in the same township. Mr. Moberly's young days were spent upon his father's farm in Ohio, and when in his twentieth year he was married to Miss Mary Caldwell in Lawrence County, Ohio. He began farming and continued that occupation until 1880, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and located in Walker Township, buying a farm of eighty acres. He is now giving his attention to tilling the soil, and is also raising cane to some extent, having the past year at least five acres, making 600 gallons. Mr. Moberly has just erected a small store building on his farm and expects to put in a stock of general merchandise at an early date; and a post office will also be secured. He is one of the enterprising farmers of his section of the county, and though a recent arrival here, is fast taking a position to which his business abilities and enterprise entitle him. Mr. Moberly has six children: Margaret Jane, Sarah Alice, Joseph William, Elbina, Ellen and Jeanette May.

MOHLER, M. R.
Maurine, Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 17 1856, Darke Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:685
M. R. Mohler of Maurine, Big Creek township, belongs to a Henry County pioneer family. He is a native of Ohio, born in Darke County, October 17, 1856, a son of J. S. and Mary H. (Moore) Mohler, both natives of Ohio. The father came to Missouri in 1868, and after spending about a year at Knob Noster, Johnson County, he came to Henry County and settled in Big Creek township, where he and the brother bought eight hundred acres of land at sixteen dollars per acre. He lived in Henry County for several years, when he went to Kansas and died at Quinter in 1911. His wife died in 1912. They were the parents of the following children: Nancy, married D. W. Benezette, and is now deceased; M. R., the subject of this sketch; Samuel R., Montrose, Missouri; Joseph, Quinter, Kansas; Maggie, married Daniel Hendricks, Montrose, Missouri; Katherine, married O. F. Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri; Becky, married Dr. J. M. Eisenbise, Quinter, Kansas, and John, Preston, Nebraska. M. R. Mohler was educated in the public schools of Big Creek township, his principal teacher being J. O. Overbey of Urich. Mr. Mohler remained on the home farm until 1886. He then clerked in a store for a time at Industry, and later clerked in a store at Hartwell, and while there served as postmaster and was manager of a co-operative store. He then was employed in Clinton for a time, and in 1893 went to Norris and engaged in business for himself and conducted a store there for seven years, and was postmaster while there also. He then located at Maurine, where he lived for seven years. He then went to Blairstown and engaged in the mercantile business and in 1911 engaged in farming, to which he devoted the next three years. In 1913 he engaged in the mercantile business at Maurine, where he has since conducted a general store. Mr. Mohler was married in November, 1877, to Miss Amanda J. Rader, a daughter of Gideon and Mary J. (Reeder) Rader of Big Creek township. Both her parents are now deceased. They were the parents of the following children: John, lives in Texas; James, Lees Summit, Missouri; Mrs. Emma Wilcoxon, Eldorado Springs, Missouri; Mrs. Addie Pitts, Plemington, Missouri; Mrs. Eva Goodbar, Archie, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Mohler have been born two children, Griffie E., a Pullman conductor of the Southern Pacific railroad, and J. O., a farmer in Bogard township. Mr. Mohler is a member of the Woodmen of the World and a representative citizen of Henry County.

MOHRWEIS, John G.
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Jan 25 1851, Wurtemberg, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:752
John G. Mohrweis, a native of Wurtemberg, was born January 25, 1851, and was the son of Peter Mohrweis. His mother's maiden name was Christena Wehrlin, and they were also originally from that locality. John G. passed his youth, up to sixteen years of age, at the public schools of his birthplace, where he received a fair education. Emigrating to the United States in 1867 he located in Greene County, Illinois, where he commenced learning the blacksmith trade, working there under instructions about two years. In 1869 he came to Henry County, Missouri, and for a time lived on a farm with his uncle, John M. Mohrweis, who is now one of the substantial farmers of this county, where he settled in 1865. After remaining in Henry County about five years, Mr. M. returned to Illinois and worked on a farm about two and a half years. In 1877 he went to Oregon and located at Salem, where he spent two years in a machine shop. While in the west he passed some time traveling through Oregon and California. He retraced his steps to Missouri in the winter of 1882.

MOLLENKOPF, Joseph
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: 1846, Marion Co, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1220
JOSEPH MOLLENKOPF, farmer, section 11, was born in Marion County, Indiana, October 20, 1846. His father, John J. Mollenkopf, was a native of Germany, and his mother, formerly Julia A. Painter, came originally from Pennsylvania. Joseph was reared and educated in his native county, following the occupation of farming in Indiana until 1871,. when he came to Missouri, locating in Johnson County. Where he resided until 1876. Since that time he has been a citizen of St. Clair County, his farm containing forty-six acres. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity. Mr. M. was married December 9, 1873, to Miss Malissa E. Snell, of Stark County, Illinois. She was born January 14, 1854. They have two children: Emanuel W. and Samuel F.

MONTGOMERY, H.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 11 1853, Waukegan, Lake Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:533
H. Montgomery, of the firm of Zener & Montgomery, was born in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, February 11th, 1853, and is the son of James and Sarah Montgomery, nee Talmage. In 1854 the family removed to Floyd County, Iowa, and in 1857 came to St. Clair County, Missouri, living there until 1860, when they returned to Iowa. The subject of this sketch remained in that state until after the close of the war and then returned to Missouri, and in 1868 to Clinton. Besides being proficient in his business he is a practical naturalist, taxidermist and mineralogist, and has a large collection of prepared skeletons of animals in general, and many stuffed birds, monstrosities and other specimens suitable for preservation, bottled in liquids, too numerous to mention. He also has a fine collection of minerals and old coins of every description. He is laying the foundation for a museum, etc. He is an active member in the Masonic fraternity.

MOODY, George
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1853, Boston, MA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1119
GEORGE MOODY, proprietor of the Appleton City Marble Works, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, March 28, 1853, and was a son of Joseph and Johanna (Drummond) Moody, who were natives of Scotland. George remained in his native city till seventeen years of age, when he went to Fort Scott, Kansas, there engaging in the marble business. He remained till 1876; then came to Appleton and established his present business, which is perhaps the largest in his line in Southwest Missouri. He has a branch house at Lamar, Missouri. Mr. Moody was married August 23, 1874, to Miss Ida Manning, a native of St. Louis, Missouri. They have three children: Albert, Mabel J. and an infant. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity

MOORE, Andrew J.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1846, Rutland Co, VT
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1119
ANDREW J. MOORE, also a member of the firm of Moore Brothers, came originally from Rutland County, Vermont, having been born there June 6, 1846. He was reared in that locality, and from his youth followed the carpenter's trade. In September, 1868, he moved to Dunn County, Wisconsin, where he remained till June, 1869, then coming to Benton County, Missouri, where he resided one year. In December, 1870, he removed to Osceola, Missouri, and engaged in contracting and building till 1878, when he came to Appleton City. In the fall of 1880 he went to Butler, Missouri, and conducted a planing mill till March, 1882, when he returned to Appleton City. Here he and his brother have since been occupied in their present business. Mr. Moore was married May 12, 1869, to Miss Joanna Ryan, of Connecticut. They have three children, Mattie V., Callie A. and Alman.

MOORE, Charles
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1829, Troy, NY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1118
CHARLES MOORE, section 28. was born in Troy, New York, June 15, 1829. When four years of age he was taken to Richland County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood, there being educated in the common schools. He was engaged in farming and stock dealing in Ohio until 1859, when he removed to Detroit, Michigan, where his attention was given to the lumber business for two years. In 1861 he went to Chicago and enlisted in Company C, Twenty-third Illinois, in the famous Milligan's brigade. He was discharged at New Creek, West Virginia, June 15, 1864. He then enlisted in Company A. Nineteenth Regiment, Regular army, and was discharged at Fort Arbuckle, Indian Territory, in July, 1867. After this he went to Fort Smith, Arkansas, and then came to Sedalia with a drove of cattle. Returning to Ohio he remained until September, 1873, when he located in St. Clair County, Missouri. He has since been engaged in farming, and now owns a fine farm of 420 acres. Mr. Moore was married November 19, 1871, to Miss Catherine Miller. They have four children: William C., Katie, John H. and Laura R.

MOORE, John A. J.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1848, Rutland Co, VT
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1118
JOHN A. J. MOORE, of the well known firm of Moore Bros., proprietors of planing mill and contractors and builders, owes his nativity to Rutland County, Vermont, where he was born March 24, 1848. He remained there till sixteen years of age, when he went to Wayne County, Michigan, where he lived till 1866. Going thence to Wisconsin, he worked at the carpenter's trade. In June, 1869, he came to Henry County, Missouri, where he engaged in contracting and building. In 1871 he went to Osceola, and in April, 1372, became occupied in mining in Colorado. After three years he was in San Francisco, California, and Port Gamble, Washington Territory, until December, 1876, when he returned to Henry County, Missouri. In May, 1877, he came to this city and commenced contracting. From 1881 to 1882 he was in Butler, Missouri, managing a planing mill. In March, 1882, he returned and erected his present mill. Mr. Moore was married January 2, 1881, to Miss Lillie Childres, of Missouri. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is also a Good Templar.

MOORE, John L.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Sep 16 1858, Butler Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:670
John L. Moore, merchant at Shawnee Mound, is a son of P. W. Moore, who was born in Butler County, Kentucky, September 16, 1829. His father, James L. Moore, was a native of Virginia, and a son of Samuel L. Moore, originally of the same state. P. W. Moore grew to manhood in his native county, where he was interested in farming until 1855, then coming to Henry County, Missouri. Here he has since followed the occupation of farming. November 25, 1856, he was married to Miss Miriam E. Casey, of Kentucky. She died March 10, 1862, leaving three children, John L., Martha F. and Robert F., now deceased. He was again married in 1865 to Miss Mary Croswhiet, also a native of Kentucky. They have five children, Amanda E., Thomas W., Alice, Lulu and Samuel F. The subject of this sketch was born in Henry County, Missouri, January 28, 1858. He spent his youth on his father's farm, and received his education in the common schools of the county, and in January, 1883, he engaged in the hardware and implement business at Shawnee Mound with S. H. Elliott. They carry an excellent stock of goods, and are doing a thriving business.

MOORE, Milo C.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Dec 2 1847, Macoupin Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:533
Milo C. Moore of the firm of Moore & Rogers, brick manufacturers and contractors, is a native of Macoupin County, Illinois, where he was born December 2 1847. He was brought up to manhood and obtained his education in the county of his birth, following from boyhood the occupation of farming. He was there engaged in that occupation till October 1865, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, settling near Huntingdale. There he was also interested in farming till 1874, at which time he returned to Macoupin County, Illinois. After living there seven months he again became located in this county, and farmed till March, 1881, when he settled in Clinton, Missouri, embarking with Mr. Rogers in the manufacture of brick. They have a yard north of town where they have facilities for manufacturing a large number of brick during the coming year. They have increased their business to some extent over that of last year. Mr. M. was united in marriage March 10, 1875, to Mrs. Nancy A. Barker, whose maiden name was Paul.

MOORE, R. D.
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Nov 22 1848, Fleming Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:752
Prof. R. D. Moore, a man of recognized ability as a teacher in this community, was born in Fleming County, Kentucky, November 22, 1848, being the son of Thomas T. Moore, a native of Maryland, who early moved to Kentucky with his parents, where he was married to Delilah Stout, also of that state. R. D. grew to manhood in his native county, his youth being spent on his father's farm, and he received his primary education at the public schools. He afterwards entered the preparatory course of one year at Augusta College, and the next year entered the freshman class at Georgetown, College, of which he was a student for two years. He was then compelled to give up further study on account of ill health, being at that time in the sophomore class. In the spring of 1878 he came to Missouri and located at Brownington, Henry County, where he has since been engaged in teaching the Brownington school with marked success. Prof. Moore was married in this county in August, 1879, to Miss Arizona Hudnut, of Iowa, and a daughter of Henry and Catherine Hudnut, of Fairview Township. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.

MOORE, R. R.
Washington Township, St. Clair County
born: 1825, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1197
JUDGE R. R. MOORE, a prominent citizen of St. Clair County, was born in Kentucky, October 15, 1825, his parents being Jonathan and L. T. (Turpin) Moore, both Kentuckians by birth. The former was born April 20, 1879, and died in May, 1855, while the latter, who was born May 18, 1783, died in 1873. They were married in 1814. R. R. Moore, the sixth child of a family of eight children, was an early settler in this county, having come in 1845, and remained here since. In 1858 he was married to Miss T. E. Davidson, and they have had five children: John M., Rukins R., Mary E., Martha J. and William T. Mr. Moore served in the capacity of county judge very acceptably for five years. He is now one of the largest land owners in this county.

MOORE, V. J.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Sep 24 1824, Simpson Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:670
V. J. Moore is a leading merchant and the postmaster of Huntingdale. The subject of this sketch was born in Simpson County, Kentucky, September 24, 1824. His father, John Moore, a native of Virginia, was a son of Thomas Moore, an old Revolutionary soldier. Mary A. Christman was the maiden name of the mother of V. J., and she was a Kentuckian by birth. John Moore and his family moved to Macoupin County, Illinois, in 1828. Young Moore was reared and educated in Illinois on a farm and there followed agricultural pursuits till 1855, when he came to Henry County, Missouri. Here he resumed the same occupation, now having a farm of 240 acres. He began merchandising at Huntingdale in September, 1881, at which time he was appointed postmaster. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and also is connected with the Masonic fraternity. March 8, 1845, Mr. Moore was married to Miss Benie Husky, a native of Alabama. She died in 1856, leaving two children, Milo C. and Clarinda C., the latter now deceased. Mr. M. was married again in 1857, to Rhoda C. Pinkerton, by whom he has seven children living: Uriah F., John H., Mary J., Edwin F., Malinda M., Littie E. and William V. P. They have lost three children.

MOORE, William
Walker Township, Henry County
born: Sep 22 1830, Lincoln Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:725
William Moore was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, September 22, 1830, and was the son of Samuel and Nancy Moore. He is the sixth of seven children, of whom one only, beside himself, is living, Mrs. Mary Bazzell. His parents died when he was quite young, and he grew to manhood in Missouri, having come to Johnson County in 1835. His youthful days were employed on a farm, and in November, 1852, he was married to Miss Nancy Tucker. In the spring of 1855 Mr. Moore came to Henry County and entered 160 acres of land, upon which he now lives. His farm contains 320 acres, and is in a fair state of cultivation, with good improvements. In April, 1881, Mrs. Moore died, leaving nine children, six of whom are living: Mary A. Salmons; Emily, wife of Edward Walker; Louisa, Alice, Laura and George William.

MOORE, William M.
Roscoe Township, St. Clair County
born: 1848, Roscoe Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1203
WILLIAM M. MOORE, farmer, section 10, was born in Roscoe Township, St. Clair County, Missouri, March 1, 1848. His father, William Moore, and his mother, Fanny Moore, were natives of Virginia. They were among the first settlers of this county. William was the fifth of a family of nine children. He spent his youth here and received his education in the common schools. His present farm contains 160 acres, well improved, upon which is a good orchard, etc. Mr. M. is a member of the Christian Church. September 19, 1876, he was married to Miss Eliza Hoshaw. They have three children: Ida May, Lulu E. and Laura.

MOORE, William W.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: May 12 1879, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:847
William W Moore, farmer and stockman, Springfield township, proprietor of one hundred sixty acres in sections 20 and 21, is a native of Cooper County, Missouri. He was born May 13, 1879, the son of William H. and Alcinda (Harris) Moore, who were parents of five children, the first born of whom died in infancy, the others being: Charles W., a farmer of Pettis County; Mrs. Elizabeth S. Kendrick, living near Knob Noster, Missouri; William W., of this review; Essie P., wife of George Kendrick, living near Green Ridge, Missouri. William H. Moore was born August 13, 1844, in Cooper County, the son of William Moore, a native of North Carolina and an early pioneer of Missouri. William H. Moore's mother bore the maiden name of Jenkins. In 1880 William H. Moore located in Pettis County and followed agricultural pursuits until his retirement to a home in Leeton, Missouri, in 1908. His death occurred there on May 20, 1913. Mrs. Alcinda Moore was born May 24, 1846, in West Virginia and now resides in Leeton. Reared in Pettis County, William W. Moore attended the district schools of his neighborhood, afterward attending the Windsor High School, from which he graduated in the class of 1901. For three years thereafter he taught school and then began farming in Pettis County. He rented land from his father until 1911 and then bought his present farm, the old Bob Bradley place. This old farm was in a run down condition, the buildings being in a state of disrepair and the soil worn out to a considerable degree, owing to indifferent cultivation in past years. Mr. Moore has rebuilt all the fencing, erected new buildings and restored the fertility of his acreage and now has one of the best farms in this section of Henry County. In addition to his farming interests he is a share holder in the Calhoun Elevator Company. On May 3, 1911, he was united in marriage with Miss Cassie Letitia Long, who was born in Henry County, the daughter of Henry P. and Cordelia (Koontz) Long, residents of the western part of Henry County. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have one child, Earl Russell. Mr. Moore is a Democrat. He and Mrs. Moore are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

MORELANE, William
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: 1838, Franklin Co, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:587
William Morelane was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1838. His father, John Morelane, who was born in Pennsylvania, was a son of John Morelane, a native of Ireland. William's mother was formerly Catharine Wahl, born in Pennsylvania, and her ancestry came from Germany. In 1850 John Morelane moved to Carroll County, Illinois, and the same year to Cedar County, Iowa, where he bought a tract of land and made a farm, becoming quite an extensive stock raiser. He had a family of five children, of whom William is the oldest. He remained at home until twenty-four years old, when, in the spring of 1863, he went to California and remained three years, working on a ranch. He also conducted a hay yard for a time in Carson City, Nevada. He returned to his farm in Iowa, but sold out soon and came to Butler County, Missouri, where he farmed for two years, and in the spring of 1870 he moved to Windsor and has since been engaged in business. He erected the first business house in Windsor after the railroad had been built, and established a market and feed establishment. He started a regular meat market, and has kept it open most of the time since then. In 1873 he started a fine grocery in connection with his market. In 1877 he retired from his grocery and embarked in handling stock, which he followed for three years. Then he again gave his attention to the market. Mr. M. married Miss Mary L. Dickinson July 3, 1864, in Carson City. She was born in Ohio, but was reared in Iowa. She died October 7, 1879, in Windsor. His second wife was Delia J. Owsley, whom he married February 22, 1881. She is the daughter of Mrs. McGee, of this city. They have one child, Mary Catharine. Politically he is a Democrat, and he belongs to the order of A. L. H. and A. O. U. W. Mr. Morelane's grandfather and great-grandfather were in the revolutionary war, and participated in the battle of Baltimore and others.

MORELLY, Henry Joseph
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1852, Kingwood, WV
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1093
HENRY JOSEPH MORELLY was born January 18, 1852, in Kingwood, West Virginia. His father, Charles Morelly, was born in Hanover, Germany. He learned the stone mason and plasterers' trade in youth and also received the excellent schooling of the country. He married Christina Orderholt in Germany and they came to America in the fall of 1851, settling in West Virginia, and bought a farm where Mr. M. worked at his trade. In 1864 he removed to Coles County, Illinois, remaining there for two years. In 1866 he came to Henry County, Missouri, and located in Clinton, where he farmed and worked at his trade. He also opened a meat market which he conducted for several years. In 1870 he came to St. Clair County, Missouri, purchased a farm and opened a market in Osceola. He now has two farms and lives on section 35. Mr. and Mrs. M. have seven children: Henry Joseph, Charles, Louisa (wife of Harmon Weber), Priscilla (now Mrs. William Hurst), David, Lowry and Emma. Henry J. Morelly, the subject of this sketch and oldest son of Charles, has worked with his father and learned the stone masons' trade and butchering business. After coming to this city he opened a market with his father. The latter giving up the business, the son has continued and he is doing a satisfactory business. Henry J. is a Baptist and belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

MORGAN, Daniel P.
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1816, Sumner Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1094
DANIEL P. MORGAN, county recorder, was born in Sumner County, Middle Tennessee, October 4, 1816, and was the son of Charles Morgan, a prominent Citizen of his county, who held various offices of honor and trust, and who died in 1860. Mr. Morgan's mother, Sally (Parker) Morgan, was born in Tennessee. Daniel P., the subject of this sketch, was the oldest of a family of seven children. His early life was spent in his father's store, and in November, 1850, he came to Missouri, settling near Osceola, where he improved a farm. In 1852, he was appointed deputy sheriff, and served for two years. In 1854, he was elected sheriff, and was re-elected in 1856. In 1860, he was elected county clerk, and was serving as such when the town was burned by Jim Lane. Mr. M. lived on his farm until 1874, when he was elected recorder. After a period of four years he was again elected recorder, in 1882. He married Miss Susan M. Thompson, in 1838. She was the daughter of William Thompson, of Ohio, who in an early day moved near Nashville, Tennessee. Her mother's maiden name was Polly Parker, a sister of D. P. Morgan's grandfather. They have five children: Charles, John, Daniel, Kittie and Susan. The two eldest children are dead. Mary Jane married J. W. Barr, who died leaving two children, one since deceased, and Edward Lee, who now seventeen years old, lives with his grandfather. Mr. Morgan is a Democrat, is a member of the M. E. Church South, and a Mason. He has been faithful in the discharge of his official duties and has served the people in a manor highly satisfactory to all.

MORGAN, John W.
Honey Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 29 1864, Honey Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:642
John W. Morgan, a well-known farmer of Honey Creek township, is a member of a Henry County pioneer family. He was born on the place where he now resides, in 1864. His parents were Reuben and Amanda J. (Addison) Morgan, both natives of Kentucky. They came to Henry County in 1862, although the father had purchased land here in 1859. At one time he owned 420 acres. He died in 1908. His wife preceded him in death a number of years, having departed this life in 1884. They were frugal and industrious people and did their part nobly and well in the opening up and development of this section and laying the foundation for the present and future greatness of Henry County. They were the parents of the following children: James, deceased; John W., the subject of this sketch; and R. M., a farmer and stock raiser who occupies a part of the old home farm in Honey Creek township. John W. Morgan received his education in the district schools and has made farming and stock raising the chief occupation of his life. He has always resided on the old home place which his father purchased upon settling in Honey Creek township; he has a good farm of 110 acres, which is located on Big Creek, six miles east of Urich. Mr. Morgan was married in May, 1903, to Miss Amanda Belle Hendricks, a daughter of James and Mary Hendricks. The father was born in Henry County and now resides in Big Creek township. The mother died in 1901. The following children have been born to them: Charles, John, James, Lizzie, Martha and Sarah, Millie Hendrick. Mr. Morgan has seen over half a century of development in Henry County and few if any of the later generation have any conception of the marvelous changes that have been brought about within the scope of his memory and observation. He has seen Henry County grow up, and as an industrious, conscientious citizen and a good neighbor he has contributed his part to the upbuilding of his township and county.

MORGAN, John W.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jan 26 1843, Warren Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:648
John W. Morgan, one of Calhoun's most enterprising business men was a son of Jonathan and Nancy (Simpson) Morgan, who were both natives of Virginia. John was the ninth child of the family, which consisted of twelve children and was born in Warren County, Kentucky, January 26, 1843. He was educated in the common schools of his native county and at Louisville. At the age of twenty he accepted a situation in a general store at Greencastle, and held the same position for four years, after which he was engaged as an educator till 1867. Coming to Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri, he continued to impart knowledge to the youthful minds till 1880. Since that time he has been manager of the lumber business in Calhoun for the Aurand & Dulany lumber company. In 1862 he enlisted in Company F, Twelfth Kentucky Cavalry, in which he served till the close of the war. Mr. M. is a member of the Masonic fraternity. September 7, 1873, he was married to Miss Priscilla Ford, a Virginian by birth. They have three children: Earnest, Lillian and Norma. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are members of the Christian Church.

MORSE, Chauncey Carlos
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Aug 10 1836, Chittenden Co, VT
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:588
Chauncey Carlos Morse was born in Chittenden County, Vermont, August 10, 1836, being the son of Joseph and Susannah Morse, nee Gleason, both natives of Littleton, New Hampshire. They had nine children, of whom six are now living: Samuel, aged seventy years; Allen, aged sixty-six; Russell J., aged fifty-five; Edwin R., aged fifty-two; Charles C., twin brother of Chauncey C., now residing at Lincoln, Nebraska. These twins were the youngest of the family, born when their mother was fifty years of age. The subject of this sketch until sixteen years of age, had only such educational advantages as could be obtained at the district school. From this time for three years, through his own efforts, he succeeded in receiving a partial academic course at Barry Academy, at Barry, Vermont, then entering in earnest upon the scenes of life's responsibilities. He was engaged in clerking and otherwise employed until 1863, when he went into the army of the Potomac in the capacity of a sutler. He was with that division during its stay at City Point, in front of Richmond, and was at the surrender of Fort Fisher, and on to the final surrender. After the close of the war he returned to Vermont April 19, 1866, he closed his commercial collegiate course in Bryant & Stratton's Mercantile College, in Burlington, Vermont, there receiving his diploma. In 1867, he came west, and located in Johnson County, Missouri, engaging in agricultural pursuits for the next five years. In 1872, he moved to Windsor, Henry County, Missouri, where he now resides. Mr. Morse has been actively engaged in general business since his stay here, the leading of which has been in connection with the United States mails, in which he has been occupied for some ten years. He is also a partner in the fruit evaporator business, which has become a desirable industry for the fruit growers and its owners of Windsor and vicinity. He owns a large interest in coal mining at Calhoun, Missouri, the firm being Morse & Gidney. Mr. M. married Miss Angie A. Beedy, October 23, 1867. She was the daughter of John Beedy, and a sister of Messrs. J. C. and B. W. Beedy, of this city. They have by this happy union two children living: Charles Burton and Ella Angie. Carlos L. died February 15, 1872, aged one year and ten mouths. Politically he is a Republican. Himself and wife are members of the Congregational Church. He also belongs to the Masonic fraternity, I. O. O. F. and A. L. of H. Mr. Morse has recently built an elegant residence, one of the most desirable in the county, occupying it in January, 1883.

MOTTLEY, P. A.
Chalk Level Township, St. Clair County
born: 1823, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1147
P. A. MOTTLEY, farmer and stock raiser, section 20, was born December 13, 1823, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, his parents being David and Gibia (Nichols) Mottley, Virginians by birth. P. A. remained in his native county until fifteen years old when he went to Tennessee, there following farming until 1846. Coming to St. Clair County, Missouri, he settled on the farm which he now occupies. He has since lived in this county, excepting from 1848 to 1855, which time he spent in California and Mexico. His farm contains 1,100 acres, 300 of which are in cultivation. Mr. M. was a soldier in the Mexican war. He was treasurer of his township during the township organization. January 8, 1863, he was married to Miss Zilia Parks, a native of Missouri. They have a family of seven children: Margaret J. and James D., twins, Francis A., George L., Merritt L., Wade H. and Sarah.

MOYER, James A.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Dec 25 1841, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:482
James A. Moyer. For over sixty years James A. Moyer, pioneer farmer of Clinton township, has resided on his homestead and has improved his farm from prairie and wilderness into a rich and productive country estate. During this long period he has seen a great county and State in the making and has witnessed all of the wonderful changes that have taken place in this western country. "Uncle Jim," as he is affectionately known, has likewise improved with time and has kept pace with this great development. He was born in Illinois December 25, 1841, and is the son of Frederick and Polly (Hall) Moyer, natives of North Carolina and Virginia, respectively. Frederick Moyer was born in 1794 and died in 1856. He was the son of John Moyer, who was of North Carolina German stock. Polly Hall was born near Jamestown, Virginia, and was the daughter of a revolutionary soldier who served seven years in the Army of Independence. Frederick Moyer was a pioneer in Edgar County, Illinois, and his father settled on Tiger Creek in Pike County, Illinois. Frederick Moyer died in Illinois and after his death the widowed mother and family came to Missouri. in 1858. While the war was raging she took her family and returned to the home folks in Illinois. She was accidentally killed by a threshing machine in 1863. James A. Moyer migrated to Missouri in 1858 and first settled upon a rented farm and lived in a small log cabin which the previous owner had erected. He eventually settled on the Levy place, which had been entered from the Government by his brother, John S. Moyer, who returned to Illinois in August, 1861, and came back to Henry County in 1865. James A. returned to Henry County, Missouri, in 1866 and settled upon his present home place in 1867. During the many years in which Mr. Moyer has resided on his place he has constantly been improving it in different ways. A fine growing orchard planted in 1905 is his special pride. Mr. Moyer's farm embraces 300 acres in all. July 21, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret A. Plecker, who was born in Augusta County, Virginia, June 22, 1845. The history of the Plecker family and an account of the parents of Mrs. Margaret Moyer appears in the sketch of James F. Plecker in this volume. Six children were born of this marriage, three of whom are living: Hattie, wife of W. Scott Mitchell, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Mrs. Grace Ringo, living in Oklahoma, mother of two children, Caroline and Eugene; Mrs. Viola Romine, Clinton, Missouri, mother of one child, Frank Romine. Mr. Moyer is a pronounced Democrat and has firmly and consistently supported the Democratic party since attaining his majority. He is a well preserved gentleman for his age, but has turned much of the farm work over to younger heads who are tilling his acreage for him.

MUNDAY, Benjamin F.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Apr 27 1844, Hendricks Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:804
B. F. Munday, farmer and stock raiser, section 23. The subject of this sketch is a native of Hendricks County, Indiana, and was born April 27, 1844, being the son of Harvey Munday, a Kentuckian by birth, who was born in 1810, and who was reared in that state and married Caroline Coghill, of Kentucky. The family removed to Indiana and were among the first settlers of Putnam, where Harvey Munday improved a farm and where he now resides. They have a family of eight sons and one daughter, Frank being the fifth son and sixth child. He spent his youth on the farm and in learning the carpenter trade. In 1861 he came to Missouri and settled in Henry County. Mr. Munday was married January 12, 1869, to Miss Mary G. East, of this county, a daughter of George A. and Mary T. East. Their family consists of five children: George H., Lizzie (died June 9, 1873, aged two years), Stewart L., Mary E., Benjamin F., Jr., and James C. He is a member of the Baptist Church.

MUNDAY, George H.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Jan 9 1870, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:554
George H. Munday - It is a mooted question as to which is really the better, a large farm of hundreds of acres, requiring a great deal of help and much work and worry upon the part of the owner, or the small, well improved farm which can, if necessary, be cultivated by the owner himself, without aid other than modern farm machinery. We are inclined to the belief that the agriculturist who owns the small or moderately sized farm during this present era of decided scarcity of labor of all kinds is in a much better position than the large land owner, dependent upon high priced farm labor. The Munday farm of seventy-five acres in Windsor township is an ideal farm as regards size, location and improvements. The family of George H. Munday, the owner, have all the comforts of the city home right on the farm. The Munday home is a beautiful, modern residence equipped with an electric lighting system and every convenience for making farm life really enjoyable. George H. Munday was born in Deer Creek township, Henry County, nine miles northeast of Clinton, January 9, 1870. He is the son of Benjamin F. and Mary (East) Munday, who were parents of seven children. Benjamin F. Munday was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, in April, 1843. He came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1866 and after a period of residence on his wife's farm he purchased a place of his own which he cultivated until his retirement to a home in Calhoun in 1912. Mr. Munday was married January 12, 1869, to Mary East, who bore him seven children, namely: George H., subject of this sketch; Lizzie, deceased; L. S., a farmer in Deer Creek township; Emma, wife of H. DesCombes, Smithton, Missouri; Frank, living on the old home place in Deer Creek township; James C., living in Springfield township; A. B., living near Alberta, Henry County, Missouri. The mother of these children was born in Henry County, Missouri, the daughter of George and Mary (Goff) East, who were pioneer settlers of Henry County. George H. Munday was reared on the home farm in Deer Creek township and after receiving such education as was afforded by the district school of his neighborhood he pursued a higher course in Professor Lamkin's Academy, where he was a schoolmate of Uel W. Lamkin, editor of this work. Soon after attaining his majority he began doing for himself and remained at home until his marriage in 1898. In 1900 he purchased his present home place of seventy-five acres in Windsor township and moved there in January, 1901. This is one of the best improved places in Henry County. October 6, 1897, George H. Munday and Miss Iva L. Garrett were united in marriage. One child has blessed this marriage: Lewis G. Munday, born August 3, 1903. Mrs. Iva L. (Garrett) Munday was born in Johnson County, Missouri, the daughter of W. A. and Alice (Walker) Garrett, the former of whom was born in Johnson County, Missouri, and the latter of whom was a native of North Carolina. William A. Garrett, her father, was born October 11, 1848, and is now residing on the farm which was settled by the Garretts in Johnson County in 1843. His wife, Alice (Walker) Garrett, was born December 10, 1851, and departed this life January 14, 1913. There were six children in the Garrett family, as follow: Mrs. Iva L. Munday; Mrs. Mary Edna Powell, Johnson County; Daisy Cornelia, at home; Mrs. Linnie Adria Kavanaugh, Kansas City; Robert Lewis, at home, and Mrs. Nellie Washington Reynolds, Johnson County. The great-grandfather of William A. Garrett, named Thomas Simms, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, the ancestry having been traced so that Mrs. Munday could become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mr. Munday is a Democrat. Both Mr. and Mrs. Munday are intelligent, well read people who keep abreast of the times and are progressive in their views. They have many warm and steadfast friends throughout their home community.

MUNSON, William
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 14 1823, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:686
William Munson, a native of New York, was born August 14, 1823. His father, Frederick Munson, came originally from the same state. At the age of four years young Munson was taken to Portage County, Ohio, where he remained three years. Thence he removed to Muskingum County, and was educated there. In 1846 he located in Green County, Wisconsin, and followed lead mining until March, 1865, when he went to Cole County, Illinois, farming in that vicinity for two years. In 1867 he came to Henry County, Missouri. He now has a farm of 470 acres of land, north of Clinton and 118 acres, where he lives, all well improved and surrounded with a hedge fence. He is feeding eighty head of cattle. Mr. M. was married November 15, 1846, to Miss Cynthia Trembley, of Ohio. They had eight children, Nannie A., Samuel W., Frederick F., Lucy C., Charles E., Cynthia E., Ida and Edgar C. Mrs. Munson's death occurred November 15, 1874. February 22, 1879, he married Miss Sarah A. Smith. Mr. M. held the office of county judge from 1870 to 1876. His son, S. W. Munson, was born in Green County, Wisconsin, December 24, 1847. His youth was spent on the farm and he received his education in the common schools of Wisconsin. He accompanied his parents on their move to Henry County, and has since resided here, following farming and stock raising. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Frederick Munson was born in the same county and state as his brother, August 18, 1852. He was educated in the schools of Henry County and the State University at Columbia. He is connected with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and is also a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity and commandery. Their farm is well improved, and upon it they are feeding thirty head of cattle. They also have eighteen head of horses and mules.

MUNSTERMAN, John J.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Feb 5 1861, Montgomery Co, IL
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:665
John J. Munsterman, a well known and prosperous farmer and stockman of White Oak township, is a native of Illinois. He was born in Montgomery County in 1861, a son of Anthony and Elizabeth (Wucherpfennig) Munsterman, natives of Germany. The father came to this country when he was sixteen years old and Elizabeth Wucherpfennig came to America with her parents when she was five years of age. They both died in Illinois, the father at Edwardsville in 1871 and the mother at Raymond in 1918. They were the parents of the following children: John J., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Anna Walpe, Clinton, Missouri; Mrs. Mary Brockamp, deceased; Mrs. Caroline Tonsor, Monroe, Missouri; Caroline, died in infancy, and Mrs. Louise Crockwell, St. Peters, Missouri. By a former marriage to Caroline Brockamp the following children were born to Anthony Munsterman: Henry, Theodore, Josephine, Katherine and Caroline, all deceased. After the death of Mr. Munsterman his widow married Conrad Weller, and to this union the following children were born: Mrs. Minnie Poggenpohl, Henry, Joseph, Mrs. Elizabeth Back and Mrs. Rosa Eickoff, all of whom reside at Raymond, Illinois. John J. Munsterman was educated in the public schools of Montgomery County, Illinois, and was engaged in farming there from 1881 to 1903, when he came to Henry County and located one mile west of Urich. He has a splendid farm of 450 acres with a good residence and other good farm buildings. The place presents a very attractive appearance and bears mute testimony on every hand of the thrift and industry of its owner. Mr. Munsterman was united in marriage September 28, 1881, with Miss Catherine Brockamp, a daughter of John and Louisa (Lappe) Brockamp of Christian County, Illinois. Mrs. Munsterman was born in Illinois. Her parents both died in Christian County. To Mr. and Mrs. Munsterman have been born the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Bergschneider, Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Mary Weitekamp, Raymond, Montgomery County, Illinois; Joseph M., Urich, Missouri; Henry M., Urich, Missouri.; Lawrence, Clinton; William, Urich; Rosa, Kansas City; Catherine and Luella, at home. Mr. Munsterman is a progressive citizen and always one of the first to give his support to any worthy enterprise for the betterment or up-building of his county. He was one of the first advocates of the drainage district plan, and he and Mr. Hinote guaranteed the expense of the preliminary survey, which was the first actual step in the inauguration of this great drainage project that means so much to Henry County now, by which thousands of acres of otherwise practically worthless land has been reclaimed. The Munsterman family are all members of the Catholic Church. In politics Mr. Munsterman is a Democrat.

MYERS, Bazzel
Jackson Township, St. Clair County
born: 1841, Auglaize Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1155
BAZZEL MYERS, farmer and stock raiser, was born October 16, 1841, in Auglaize County, Ohio. His father, Jacob Myers, a farmer by occupation, was born November 8, 1808, in Greene County, Tennessee, and in May, 1832, married Miss Sarah Day, who was born December 22, 1818, in Maryland. They had five children. William, Bazzel, Addison, Elizabeth and Jacob. Two of these are deceased. Mrs. M. died May 10, 1851, and Mr. M. departed this life August 16, 1866. The subject of this sketch commenced life for himself when eleven years old. He lived with J. H. Dawson, of Auglaize County, Ohio, until of age and then enlisted in Company C, Fifty-seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry, S. R. Mott, captain. He served through the war, receiving an honorable discharge at Indianapolis, Indiana, October 12, 1864. Mr. Myers returned to Ohio and engaged in farming and was married to Miss Mary I. Huntley, May 4, 1865, in Waynesfield, that state. By this union they had nine children, eight of whom are now living: Ida L., Joseph W. (died May 13, 1870), Estelle M., Jacob C., Nora A., Alfred S., James Eddison, Kinsy L. and Martha J.