SALMON, G. Y.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jun 27 1827, SC
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:541
G. Y. Salmon, M.D. There is no man in Henry County who is more generally known than Dr. Salmon. He was born in South Carolina, June 27, 1827. In 1840 his father removed to Morgan County, Missouri, and settled in Versailles. Young Salmon early commenced the study of medicine with Dr. J. B. Thurston, and attended lectures at the medical department of the university at Louisville, Kentucky. In 1847 he embarked in the active duties of his profession in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, and until the outbreak of the war had a large and successful practice. He was then engaged in handling livestock for several years, and in 1866, in company with D. C. Stone, he started in the banking business, under the firm name of Salmon & Stone. In 1871, together with H. W. Salmon, his brother, he purchased Mr. Stone's interest, the firm becoming Salmon & Salmon, and no establishment in southwestern Missouri have a more enviable reputation. Mr. S's success in life is due to the care with which he has superintended and directed the most minute details of business, and the close attention he has given to any enterprise with which he has been connected. Since 1847 he has been closely identified with the interests of Clinton. Dr. Salmon married Miss E. M. Marvin, (daughter of Rev. L. C. and Maria (Moores) Marvin. By this union there are seven children, four daughters and three sons.

SALMON, Harvey W.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 26 1839, Greenville District, SC
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:540
Harvey W. Salmon was born January 26, 1839, in Greenville District, South Carolina. His father, Ezekiel J. Salmon, was a native of the same place, and by occupation a farmer. He removed to Missouri in 1839 and settled near Versailles, in Morgan County, where he was engaged In farming and stock raising. H. W. spent his early life on his father's farm, attending school until thirteen years of age, when he commenced his mercantile experience as a clerk in a store in Versailles, Morgan County. In 1859 he embarked in business with his brothers in that city, and continued therein until May 13 1861. The great civil war was then being waged and the Salmon brothers espoused the confederate cause, locked their store doors, leaving their stock of goods to the chalice of the times, and enlisted in the southern army. Harvey volunteered in Company F, Robert McCullough's regiment, and participated in the battles of Carthage, Wilson Creek, Dry Wood and Lexington. The following October he was commissioned captain. In November, 1861, the term of enlisting having expired, he returned to Morgan County on recruiting service, and was there taken prisoner and confined ten months in St. Louis, Alton and Johnson's Island. He was then exchanged and joined Brigadier General Parsons in Arkansas, and served on his staff as chief of ordnance until the close of the war. After the surrender he returned to St. Louis, and in November, 1866, came to Clinton and commenced with his brother, G. Y. Salmon, and D. C. Stone in the banking business. In 1871 he and his brother purchased the interest of D. C. Stone in the Clinton Bank, and have since conducted the business, under the firm name of Salmon & Salmon. In 1872 Mr. S. was elected state treasurer, and while occupying the office reduced the state debt over $1,000,000, a fact for which men of all parties in Missouri have given him great credit, his financial ability resulting in so great a good Governor Woodson, in one of his messages to the legislature, stated he was worthy of high commendation for the honesty, perseverance and energy with which he had transacted the arduous duties of his office. He was married November 16, 1871, to Miss Kate Kimbrough, a daughter of J. S. Kimbrough, one of Henry County's prominent citizens. Their family consists of four sons and one daughter. No man in the county has a more honorable business record, and none are more deserving of the success which has crowned his efforts.

SALMON, William Wheaton
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Mar 6 1832, Greenville District, SC
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:742
William W. Salmon was born in Greenville District, South Carolina, March 6, 1832, and was a son of Ezekial J. and Narcissa R. (Merritt) Salmon, both natives of the same state. William was the fourth of six boys and three girls, five of whom are now living, three being in Henry County. In 1840 the family came to Missouri and settled at Versailles, Morgan County, where his mother died in 1845 and his father in 1851. After receiving a fair education he was sent to Washington College, East Tennessee, where he remained two years. He then began to study law, and upon studying one year his health failed, and in company with his brother he went to California, and for two years was engaged in mining. Returning to Versailles, he was occupied in mercantile pursuits until the war put a stop to all business. In 1863 he removed to St. Louis, and until 1869 was interested in the wholesale trade. Coming to Henry County in 1869, he located at Montrose, where he lived two years, and then removed to the farm. In 1876 he went to his present place. He has a desirable tract of 160 acres in a high state of cultivation and affording good improvements. Mr. Salmon was married in Cooper County May 30, 1858, to Miss Ann G. Tutt, who was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia, January 30, 1836, her parents being Gabriel and Jane (Gardner) Tutt. They have eight children: Edwin W. (in the collector's office at Clinton), Jennie W. (wife of F. S. Ware), Sallie G., James T., Rosa G., Carrie M., Anna T. and George W. Mrs. Salmon is a highly accomplished lady and is of a family prominent in Missouri affairs. Her father was one of the early settlers of Cooper County, and for many years was one of the most prominent physicians of that section of the state. He died about 1851. One brother of Mrs. Salmon, Thomas E. Tutt, is president of the Third National Bank of St. Louis. One, D. G., is in one of the most extensive commission houses of that city, and one, Benjamin G., is a Baptist minister at Liberty, Missouri.

SANDERS, Elijah William
Deepwater, Henry County
born: Sep 15 1836, KY
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:487
Elijah W. Saunders. Living in comfortable retirement and ease at his pleasant home in Deepwater is Elijah W. Saunders, one of the oldest of the Henry County pioneers, who came to this county fifty-one years ago. Mr. Saunders was born in Kentucky September 15, 1836, the son of Easton C. and Demaris (Fradry) Saunders, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Virginia. Elijah W. Saunders was reared to young manhood in Kentucky and was there married to Lucinda Cook, who died in 1865, leaving four children, two of whom are living: Robert, a farmer and road overseer of Fairview township, has a son, Harry, in the National Army; John, a farmer in Fairview township, has a son, Rolla, in the National Army. After his marriage, Mr. Saunders removed to Sangamon County, Illinois, and settled on a farm near Taylorville, where he resided until November 11, 1867, at which time he came to Henry County and settled in Fairview township. During the first year he lived with Mr. Withrow, east of Deepwater, and then returned to Illinois for his children. He resided on the Withrow place until his second marriage and then settled on the Martin place, which he rented for a period of three years. He then bought a modest farm of forty acres, south of the town of Deepwater. He traded this tract for a farm of 160 acres on the county line, between Henry and St. Clair Counties, and improved a splendid farm near Pleasant Valley Church. He continued to accumulate farm land until he became owner of 500 acres of rich land. Mr. Saunders has given 153 acres outright to his sons and has given each child a good start in life rather than to have them wait until after his death. January 3, 1869, Mr. Saunders was married to Miss Mary Hurt, who was born October 10, 1847, on a farm four miles south of Clinton. This marriage was performed by the Rev. Frank Laller, one of the well known ministers of that day. Mrs. Mary Saunders was born in her father's barn, as they had no house built at the time of her birth. She is the daughter of Andrew and Bertha (Mitchell) Hurt, natives of Ohio and Indiana, respectively. They were married in Indiana and first located in Boone County, Missouri, residing in that county until 1838, when the family came to Henry County and built the first cabin on the present site of the city of Clinton. Mr. Hurt entered Government land four miles southeast of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Hurt were parents of nine children, four of whom died in infancy: Margaret Allen, Eldorado Springs, Missouri; Mrs. Mary Saunders, of this review; Andrew, Deepwater, Missouri; Mrs. Berthina Langdon, living in Ohio. The children born of the marriage of Elijah W. and Mary Saunders are as follows: Lizzie, who is caring for her aged parents; Mrs. Diena Saunders, St. Clair County, Missouri; Charles, deceased; George, who is farming the home place, and took his father's place as school director of the home district, a position which Mr. Saunders filled for thirteen years and resigned upon removing to Deepwater in October of 1901. Mr. Saunders is a Democrat and a member of the Baptist Church. He served for years as deacon of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and was one of the builders and a charter member of this church.

SAPPINGTON, Richard P.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 23 1863, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:543
Richard P. Sappington, farmer and stockman, proprietor of an excellent farm of 170 acres in Windsor township, was born on the identical tract of land on which he is now living December 23, 1863. Mr. Sappington is the son of Boone and Jemima (Jermison) Sappington, who were parents of six children, namely: Luther, living in Greene County, Missouri; Grandison, a farmer in Windsor township; Granville, deceased; Lizzie, widow of William M. Thompson, Windsor, Missouri; Mrs. Mollie Dillon, Windsor township; Richard P., subject of this sketch, is the youngest of the family. "Squire" Boone Sappington was born in Boone County, Missouri, in 1822 and departed this life in 1872. He was one of the earliest of the pioneers in this section of Missouri, and was widely known as a teacher and farmer. He received a good education in Boone County and was a man of such attainments that he became a leader of the pioneers of Henry County after settling in section 22, Windsor township, in 1855. Windsor township was then known as Belmont township. He improved his land, developed a good farm from the prairie and cultivated it until his death. In politics Squire Boone Sappington was a Democrat and was a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Jemima Sappington was born in Callaway County, Missouri, in 1826 and departed this life in 1897. Richard P. Sappington has never resided anywhere but the old Sappington home place and he came into possession of the farm through inheritance and purchase of the various interests of the other heirs. He was married December 26, 1888, to Anna May Horning, who was born in Illinois May 20, 1868, the daughter of David P. and Anna (Rosenberger) Horning, the former of whom died in Kansas and the latter is now eighty-four years old. Four children have been born to Richard P. and Anna May Sappington, namely: Roy, a farmer living in Windsor township; Earl, a farmer of Windsor township; Claude and Raymond, at home with their parents. David P. and Anna Horning were parents of six children: Abraham R., Riverside, California; John Hugh, Pullman, Washington; Mrs. Hannah M. Stivers, a widow, Pullman, Washington; Mrs. Sarah R. Groom, Deepwater, Missouri; William W., Larned, Kansas; and Mrs. Anna May Sappington. Roy Sappington married Ruth Pattison of Windsor, and has two children: Gladys Ruth and Ross Frederick. Earl Sappington married Lizzie Doran of Mountain View, Missouri, and has one son: Kenneth Richard. Mr. Sappington is a Democrat and is serving as road overseer in his township. He is a member of the Baptist Church and is affiliated with the Anti-Horse Thief Association.

SAVAGE, Frederick E.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Aug 12 1836, Lewis Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:350
Hon. Frederick E. Savage is the seventh child of John and Margaret (Frizell) Savage, and was born in Lewis County, Kentucky, August 12, 1836. His educational advantages were excellent. Besides attending the common schools of his county he was a student of Delaware College, Ohio, where he received a collegiate education. In 1856 he began the study of law under the instruction of J. B. Houston, Esq., at Washington, Kentucky, and after pursuing his studies for six months he entered the law office of S. Holbrook, at Clarksburg, in the same state. There he remained for one year, when he went to St. Louis, Missouri, where he continued to read law in the office of Judge William T. Wood until December, 1857, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and located at Clinton, the county seat. In 1858 he entered upon the practice of law, continuing therein until 1861, when he enlisted as first lieutenant in Company A, Owens' Battery, Southern army. After being in the army six months he resigned and returned to his native state, where he resided about a year, when he again enlisted in the Southern army, this time joining Company C, Seventh Cavalry, General John Morgan's command, with which he served as a faithful and gallant soldier until the close of the war. In 1865 he located in Scott County, Kentucky, and commenced teaching school, continuing said occupation until November, 1868, when he returned to Clinton, Missouri, and immediately resumed the practice of law. In 1874 he was elected judge of the probate court, the duties of which he faithfully and ably administered for four years. He filled the office of county attorney, one term by appointment. In May (20) 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss L. M. Mallory, who is a native of Scott County, Missouri.

SAYLES, Edward D.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1856, Summit Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1138
EDWARD D. SAYLES, farmer and stock raiser, section 12, was born in Summit County, Ohio, August 8, 1856. His father, Dr. Dwight Sayles, married Miss Estella Wright, and they were also both natives of Ohio. The former died July 24, 1862. Edward D. was raised a farmer and received a good education at the common schools and the Talmage High School. After completing his studies he was foreman in a fire brick establishment for one year. In 1871 he came to Missouri and purchased the land where he now resides. After living there one summer he returned to Ohio. In 1876 he came back to his farm in St. Clair County. He went to Colorado in the spring of 1880 and spent the summer, returning to his farm in the fall. He has eighty acres of good land, and is devoting some attention to the breeding and raising of fine stock. He has a flock of 120 graded Cotswold sheep and a herd of eight head of thoroughbred shorthorn cattle. Mr. Sayles was married February 23, 1882, to Miss Barbara Warner, a daughter of Abraham Warner. She is a native of and was reared and educated in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

SCHERFF, J. W.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Sep 26 1875, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:805
J. W. Scherff, owner of "Locust Crest Farm" and an enterprising and prosperous farmer and stockman of Fields Creek township, is a native son of Henry County, who has made good. He was born September 26, 1875, and is a son of J. H. and Caroline (Lichte) Scherff, natives of Germany, both coming to this country when they were young. They were married in Iowa and came to Henry County in 1869. The father is a tailor and still follows that line of work in Clinton, Missouri. The mother departed this life in 1913 and her remains are buried in Englewood Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Dora, deceased; J. W., the subject of this sketch; Lena C., Clinton, Missouri; and Henry, who is engaged in the coal and ice business in St. Louis. J. W. Scherff was reared in Clinton and educated in the public schools there. He began life without capital and for five years worked as a farm laborer by the month. He was industrious and frugal. He worked hard and saved his money and in 1896 bought a farm of eighty acres, near Huntingdale, which he later sold and bought his present place in Fields Creek township, two miles north of Clinton, in 1910, which he named "Locust Crest Farm." His place is well improved and since coming here he has built a residence which adds much to the beauty of the place. It is a five-room structure twenty-six by thirty-six feet in dimension. The barn and other farm buildings are in accord with the residence, and the place is well improved, fenced, cross-fenced, and hog tight. Mr. Scherff carries on general farming and stock raising. He raises a good grade of Duroc Jersey hogs, usually having on hand from fifty to seventy-five, and a number of head of cattle. Mr. Scherff was married in 1897 to Miss Lizzie A. Kemper of Clinton, Missouri, a daughter of William and Jennie Kemper, both of whom are now deceased, and their remains are buried in the Cemetery at Holden, Missouri. Mrs. Scherff is one of five children born to her parents as follows: William, who resides in Clinton, Missouri; Mrs. Frank Russell, Clinton, Missouri; Mrs. Stella Lyon; Watson, deceased, and Lizzie A., the wife of J. W. Scherff, the subject of this sketch. Mr. and Mrs. Scherff reared and educated an orphan boy, W. E. Cannon, who is now serving in the United States Army. He enlisted in August, 1917, at Des Moines, Iowa, and is now a member of the 109th Ammunition Train. J. W. Scherff is one of the substantial citizens of Henry County and he and Mrs. Scherff are well known and highly respected.

SCHILLING, Carl
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Jul 3 1853, Werl Kingdom, Prussia
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:619
Carl Schilling, M.D., A.M. Among the leading physicians and surgeons of Henry County, is the subject of this sketch, who was born on the third day of July, 1853, in Werl Kingdom, of Prussia, his father being Inspector Carl Schilling, and his mother Joana Schilling, nee Baumgartner, from the city of Wesel, a strong fortress on the river Rhine. When young Carl was about three years old, his parents moved to Dortmund, Westphalia, a city of about 75,000 inhabitants, where he received his school education. From his fifth to his tenth year he visited the public school, after which he entered the gymnasium, a state school, to be educated in the literary and primary branches of science. In the year 1872, after nine years continuous study he graduated in the German, French, Latin, Greek and English languages, chemistry, natural history, mathematics, modern and ancient history. Then, after having served one year as a private in the army, he matriculated in the University of Berlin, where he studied until shortly before he came to this country, in the fall of 1877, thereby realizing the long felt desire to emigrate to the new world. He embarked in Antwerp on the stupendous steamer, Fatherland, and landed safely in New York. From there going west, he stopped first in Minnesota, but on account of the severity of the winter climate went south, and arrived in Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, on Christmas evening. There he entered the office of his esteemed friend, Dr. John H. Britts, a surgeon of great reputation, then graduated in the Missouri Medical College, with the highest honors, receiving the prize for general excellency, only one before obtained during the thirty-two years of existence of the college, aside of several prizes in different special departments, and returned to Clinton, where he remained until the spring of 1882. Then by solicitation of his many friends he went to Montrose, where he is engaged in a good practice, bearing the name of a successful physician and a skillful surgeon. The doctor is a christian, and a member of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Knight of the Oriental Order of the Shell and Palm Tree, and member of the lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen and Mutual Protection. While studying in Europe he made the acquaintance of Miss Joana Marzeller, daughter of Franz and Ferdinande Marzeller, of Wiedenbruck, Germany, a highly educated and very accomplished young lady. This acquaintance, however, not being sanctioned by her stern parent, they lost sight of each other, and were not even enabled to carry on correspondence. Shortly after the doctor had left his native country she found his farewell letter directed to her paternal home. Newly inspired by, and unconsolable about this unexpected news, she directed a letter to his parents, from whom she learned his whereabouts in this country. An active correspondence followed, and she told her parents of the definite resolution to follow him wherever he might be, saying that she could and would sacrifice everything, only to be with him. At last, her parents, seeing that she was in earnest, and noticing her physical health to suffer, her natural gayety and love of company giving place to melancholy and solitude, consented, and in the beginning of the month of May, 1880, accompanied by the doctor's sister Joana, they embarked at Hamburg, and safely landed at New York after a twelve days' voyage. On the 23d day of May, they met at Sedalia, Missouri, and were united in wedlock. The doctor then brought his wife and sister to Clinton. On the 21st day of May, 1881, their family increased through the arrival of a young daughter, who received the name of her mother, and is the idol of father and mother. Two days later the doctor's brother John, arrived from Europe, where he had graduated in the gymnasium. He studies medicine under his brother's care, and is now attending lectures in St. Louis.

SCHMEDDING, John Bernard "Barney" Jr.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Aug 12 1850, near Germantown, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:392
John Bernard Schmedding. Eighty-four years ago the four Schmedding brothers, John, Theodore, Garrett and Bernard, came to Henry County and founded the Germantown settlement. They erected the first Catholic Church on Schmedding land in 1834 and also assisted in the building of the present church prior to the Civil War. Theodore Schmedding later went to the Osage Mission at St. Thomas in Kansas and died there. The others remained in Henry County and reared families and assisted materially in the development of the county. As the years passed, others came from Germany and a large settlement has grown up and prospered in the neighborhood of Germantown, extending over three adjoining townships and reaching over the line into Bates County to the westward. The Schmedding family originated in Westphalia, Germany, and the Schmedding brothers crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel in 1831. They walked to their destination from Lexington, Missouri, to Henry County. John Bernard Schmedding, Montrose, Missouri, is owner of 400 acres of land, consisting of three farms and with three sets of improvements, 320 acres of which is located northwest of Germantown and eighty acres just west of Montrose is a worthy descendant of pioneer stock. He was born near Germantown, Henry County, August 12, 1850, and is the son of John Bernard (born 1800, died 1865) and Elizabeth (Walbert) Schmedding (born 1807, died 1872). His mother was born in Westphalia, Germany, and came to America when a young lady and was married to John B. Schmedding in Osage County. To John Bernard and Elizabeth Schmedding were born five children: Bertha, died in infancy; Annie, wife of Anton Mucke, died in Henry County; Henry, died in 1862; John Bernard, subject of this review; Joseph H., a resident of Germantown. There were no free schools in this section of Henry County during the boyhood days of John Bernard or "Barney" Schmedding. He and his brother, Joseph, managed the home place of the family until Barney was married. He then settled upon his own land and made a division of 880 acres of land which he and Joseph H. owned together and farmed in common after the death of their mother. John Bernard received 400 acres and the brothers gave a sister a tract of 160 acres, which they improved for her. For three years after his marriage, Mr. Schmedding lived in a log house and then erected a handsome house, which was his place of residence until the fall of 1911, when he and Mrs. Schmedding moved to a pretty cottage home in Montrose. Mr. Schmedding was married in 1880 to Miss Nora Buckley, who was born in Canada December 14, 1863, the daughter of Michael and Helen (Quilligan) Buckley, both of whom were natives of Ireland. The Buckleys immigrated to Canada and from Canada came to the United States in 1868. They resided at Jacksonville, Illinois, for two years and then came to Henry County, settling upon a farm nine miles north of Montrose. Michael Buckley died April 22, 1907, aged sixty-seven years. Helen Buckley died February 22, 1911, aged seventy-seven years. They were parents of four children: Mrs. Nora Schmedding; Mrs. Catherine Carver, Walker township; Mrs. Mary Matheny, Montrose, Missouri; Ella, is deceased. The children born to John Bernard and Nora Schmedding are: John, Joseph H., Lee, Lawrence, Nina Viola and William Edwin. John is a farmer in Deepwater township, married Lena Cook and has five children: Edith, Geneva, Marcellus, Mildred and Edwin. Joseph H. lives on the home place, married first time to Edith Cook, who died, leaving two children: Josephine and Bernard. His second wife was Minnie Towns. Lee Schmedding is deceased. Lawrence lives on the home place, married Hilda Licher, and has three children: Harry, Amanda Fredericka, Erschell Justin. Nina Viola is deceased. William Edwin, born November 16, 1891, is now a member of the National Army and after undergoing training at Camp Funston is now in France fighting on behalf of world freedom. He is a member of the 355th Supply Company, 89th Division, National Army. He went to France June 2, 1918. The Republican party has always had the support of Mr. Schmedding and he has served as justice of the peace of Deepwater township. He and all of his family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Schmedding is the oldest native born citizen of the southern part of Henry County. - (CORRECTIONS: Joseph H. Schmedding, the son of John Bernard, married first Bernadina Cook not Edith Cook. Bernadina died due to complications following the birth of their son, Bernard Schmedding. Also, in the first sentence, the brother's name Garrett should be Gerhard. - Brenda Schmedding Patterson, great-great granddaughter of John Bernard Schmedding.)

SCHMEDDING, Joseph H.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Apr 20 1852, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:428
Joseph Schmedding. To the Schmedding family or to the ancestors of the present members of the family in Deepwater township belongs the honor of having established the Germantown settlement and of having erected the first Catholic Church in Henry County or in western Missouri. Gerhardt, Theodore, Herman, Bernard and John Schmedding, brothers who were all born in Germany, immigrated to this country from their native land in the early twenties, and John Schmedding came to Missouri from New Orleans and purchased a farm of eighty acres in Warren County. About 1832 he joined his brothers at the new settlement in the northern part of Deepwater township in Henry County and his name has ever since been linked with the early history of this section of the county. Joseph Schmedding, subject of this review, was born at Germantown, Deepwater township, April 20, 1852, and is the son of John and Elizabeth (Walbert) Schmedding, both of whom were natives of Germany. John Schmedding was born in 1800 and died in 1864. Mrs. Elizabeth Schmedding departed this life in 1876. After coming to Henry County in 1832 John Schmedding entered free Government land, and here reared his family. There were three children in the family of John and Elizabeth Schmedding: Joseph, subject of this sketch; J. Bernard, Montrose, Missouri; and Henry, deceased. There were no free schools in this section of Henry County before the Civil War time and the education of Joseph Schmedding was of necessity limited. He has always been a farmer and he came into possession of the old home place of his parents. Mr. Schmedding formerly owned 400 acres of land but has recently sold some of his land and now owns a tract of 170 acres upon which he erected a new frame house in 1912. In 1886 the marriage of Joseph Schmedding and Mary Myers took place. Mrs. Mary Schmedding was born August 28, 1865, in Bates County, Missouri, and is the daughter of Morris and Mary (Schmedding) Myers, the former of whom was a native of Germany and the latter was born in the Germantown neighborhood, the daughter of Barney Schmedding, pioneer. To Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmedding have been born eight children: Catharine, Nebraska City, Nebraska; Mrs. Lavina Stewart, Walthill, Thurston County, Nebraska; Henry, Winnebago, Nebraska; Clements B., a merchant in Germantown; Charles, Winnebago, Nebraska; Mrs. Anna Cook, Henry County; Bernardina and George (twins), at home. Mrs. Lavina Stewart has four children: Angeline, Josephine, Marion and Nina Stewart. Henry Schmedding married Mary Rotert and has two children: Maurice and Dennis. Charles Schmedding married Therese Rotert and has one child, Emmet. Mrs. Anna Cook has one child, Leroy Cook. Mr. Schmedding was formerly a Democrat but of late years has espoused the cause of the Republican party. He and his family are members of the Germantown Catholic Church and he is fraternally affiliated with the Woodmen of the World.

SCHMIDT, Frederick
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Sep 26 1843, Baden, Germany
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:486
Fred Schmidt. For over forty years Fred Schmidt has lived on the farm in the southeastern part of Clinton township which he cleared from the timber along the stream which flows through his land on the boundary line. He first cut the trees and cleared a place for his home and then gradually cut more trees and placed the ground in cultivation, until he had cleared 160 acres of splendid farm land. He purchased his first seventy-four acres of timbered land for $250 - an amount which was a fortune in the old days and which he obtained by the hardest kind of labor in the coal mines of Henry County. He next bought eighty acres at a cost of $32 an acre. The hardest kind of work during his long lifetime has placed Mr. Schmidt in comfortable circumstances, and now, in the eventide of his long and useful life, he can sit in peace and comfort and reap the reward of his years of unremitting labor. Fred Schmidt was born in Baden, Germany, September 26, 1843, the son of Frederick and Rosa Schmidt, who lived and died in Germany. When a boy Fred Schmidt herded sheep for a livelihood and dreamed of the land across the seas where people were free and happy, and where it was possible to attain a home and even riches if one were honest and willing to work. His dreams were eventually realized, and in 1866 he crossed the Atlantic, arrived at New York, made his way to Cincinnati, and came to Henry County in 1873, after spending six years at labor in Cincinnati. Upon his arrival in this county he obtained employment in the coal mines, where he worked until he purchased his land and began making a home for himself and his loved ones. Mr. Schmidt has been twice married. His first marriage took place in 1868 with Elizabeth Leffler, of Wittenburg, Germany, born in 1836 and died in 1913, leaving four children: Amiel W., a farmer living two miles west of his father's place; Charles, a farmer of Clinton township; Mrs. Anna Standke, Clinton township; Frank, a farmer living two miles west of his father's place. His second marriage occurred in November, 1916, with Miss Margaret Schmidt, who was born in July, 1849, a daughter of Matthias and Sarah Schmidt, natives of Wittenburg, Germany, who immigrated to America in 1868 and settled in Henry County. Miss Schmidt was first married to Charles Gebhart, a stone mason, who died in 1903. Nothing can portray the remarkable changes that have taken place since Fred Schmidt first came to Henry County more than the great increase in land values. Just a few weeks ago in April of 1918, Mr. Schmidt was offered about $50 an acre for his farm, a sum which would keep him in comfort in the city during his declining years. It is needless to state that he refused the offer and intends to spend his life on the spot he loves so well. Mr. Schmidt is a Republican and is an adherent of the Lutheran faith.

SCHMIDT, Herman C.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Dec 4 1864
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:640
Herman Schmidt - The Schmidt farm in Clinton township, bordering on the Grand River, is one of the most fertile and the best improved tracts in western Missouri and embraces 450 acres. For the first five years Herman Schmidt, the proprietor, rented the land and in 1895 bought a tract of thirty acres as a modest beginning. To this was added eighty acres, then forty acres and a little later he bought another eighty acres. Still he prospered and added another 160 acres. The last two additions to the estate were forty acres and twenty acres, respectively. In 1908 the Schmidts erected a beautiful residence of seven rooms, the grounds surrounding which are very attractive and dotted with evergreens and locusts. The home sets well back from the highway. Upon the Schmidt land are three sets of improvements. The crops for the year of 1918 are as follow: twenty-nine acres of wheat which yielded 320 bushels; ninety acres of corn; forty-five acres of oats, which averaged twenty-five bushels to the acre; seventy-five acres of grasses and forage crops. The balance of the large farm is in pasture and timber land. Herman Schmidt was born in Baden, Germany, December 4, 1864, the son of Herman and Minnie Schmidt, the former of whom died in 1865. His widow then married Rudolph Bratzler and the family emigrated to America in 1884 and made a settlement south of Clinton in Henry County, Missouri. The mother of the subject of this sketch died in Clinton March 23, 1918, at the age of seventy-seven years. Mr. Schmidt has two half brothers: Alex and Rudolph Bratzler, living in Clinton. Herman Schmidt immigrated to America in 1882 and located in Henry County, where he worked at farm labor for the first three years. For the next two years he devoted his services to his parents. He then married and began his own successful career, which has resulted in placing him in a state of comparative wealth in the short period of twenty-eight years. Few men can accomplish more than Herman Schmidt, coming as he did to this country without a dollar which he could call his own, and rapidly rising to the front rank of successful agriculturists in Henry County. No country on earth offers such opportunities as America, and western Missouri seems to be the land of opportunity for the sturdy Americans of foreign birth who have settled in Henry County. January 31, 1887, Herman Schmidt and Miss Emma Gaupp were united in marriage. To this marriage have been born children as follows: Otto, born November 17, 1887, married Lizzie, daughter of August Hoppe, and has two children, Ruth, aged six, and Clyde, aged two years; Roy, born August 3, 1895, married Cecil, daughter of Al Rhoads. Mrs. Emma (Gaupp) Schmidt was born January 31, 1866, in Henry County, the daughter of Jacob and Caroline (Cruse) Gaupp, natives of Pennsylvania and Germany, respectively. The Gaupps came to Henry County in 1866. Jacob Gaupp first came to Missouri with his parents in the early fifties and they made a settlement in Gasconade County. When the Civil War broke out he offered his service to the Union and enlisted in a Missouri regiment, serving until the close of the war. After his marriage at Sedalia, Missouri, Mr. Gaupp came to Clinton township, Henry County, and purchased a farm which served as his home until his death, March 19, 1917, at the age of eighty-four years and five months. Mrs. Caroline Gaupp was born in 1841 and resides in Clinton. There were eight children in the Gaupp family: Mrs. Herman Schmidt; Mrs. Tumecie Bratzler, Clinton; Mrs. Nola Cale, Clinton; Mrs. Cora Minert, Oklahoma; Mrs. Lena Mullins, Kansas City; Jacob and Otto, living in Colorado; Oscar, resides in Clinton. Mr. Schmidt is a Democrat but has never taken an active part in political matters. He and Mrs. Schmidt and the children are members of the Lutheran Church. When Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt began their married life all the property they had in the world was two mules, one colt, one sow and seven pigs and one cow with calf. During their first year they endeavored to pay cash rent for the farm but run $100 in debt, through crop failures. They were forced to borrow money and were compelled to pay fifteen per cent. interest on the loans. It required several years of hard work, pinching economy and good financial management to start them on the road to their present prosperous situation. They are an intelligent, refined and agreeable couple who are proud of their family and love their home, which they have actually created from the very beginning.

SCHNEIDER, Jacob
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Feb 24 1855, St. Charles Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:382
Jacob Schneider. If any individual can correctly be called a "jack of all trades" it is the average agriculturist. Often remote from centers of population it is impossible for him to obtain the advantages of skilled labor in building or repairing so necessary on the farm. The farmer's stronghold must, of necessity, be a complete plant in itself, and the farmer is very often a mechanic, able to do many things besides intelligently cultivating the soil. Jacob Schneider and his sons, successful farmers of Davis township, are striking examples of "all round" capability in the management of this large estate of 381 acres. When Mr. Schneider located upon his place in 1898 there were many things to be done to create a first class agricultural plant. One hundred seventy acres of his farm were Grand River bottom lands, subject to overflow. To protect the land from periodical inundations and render it productive, he built two miles of levy which successfully stopped the overflowing of his land. This bottom land produces fifty bushels of corn to the acre. There were seventy-five acres of wheat on the place which averaged twenty-seven and one-half bushels to the acre this year, a total of 1,775 bushels. Mrs. Schneider and the Schneider girls have one of the largest gardens in Henry County, the cultivation of which adds materially to the family income. Mr. Schneider raises from forty to sixty head of pure bred Duroc Jersey hogs annually. The Schneider home is an attractive one, which sets far back from the highway and was practically erected and improved from time to time by Mr. Schneider and the members of his family. The success of Mr. Schneider is due to the excellent co-operation and assistance he has always received from his wife and the various members of his family. Some men are prone to take all credit to themselves for their accomplishments, but not so with Mr. Schneider, who says that his success is due to the help given him at all times by his wife and children. Jacob Schneider was born in St. Charles County, Missouri, in 1855 and is the son of Jacob and Annie Catherine (Gerlach) Schneider, natives of Baden, Germany. His parents were born near the city of Heidelberg, there were reared and married and in 1854 set out for America with their three children to found a home in this great country. Jacob, the elder, was concerned with the uprising of the German people in 1849 and was forced to flee from the land of his birth in order to save his life. He found a haven in this country and made a home near Cottleville, St. Charles County, and resided there until his death in 1870 at the age of fifty years. The wife and mother died in 1897, at the age of seventy-two years. Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schneider, seven of whom were reared to maturity: George Henry, deceased; Mrs. Anna Maria Vierling, St. Charles County; Catharine, deceased; Jacob, the subject of this review; Michale, deceased; John, died in October, 1917. Mr. Schneider came to Henry County in 1883 and first located on a farm three miles north of La Due. This was the old Birch place and consisted of eighty acres which Mr. Schneider purchased. One year later he traded this farm for a tract of 160 acres which he sold after cultivating it for a period of fourteen years. He then bought his present farm, which he has improved into one of the finest farms in western Missouri. On May 28, 1878, occurred the marriage of Jacob Schneider and Caroline Kohler, in St. Charles County. Mrs. Schneider was born in Schleusburg, St. Charles County, and is the daughter of Henry Kohler, a native of Germany. The following children have been born of this marriage: Louis, at home and assisting with the farm work; George, deceased; Jacob, Kansas City, Missouri; Catherine, wife of John Hildebrandt, a farmer of Davis township; Benjamin, at home; John, living in Washington, where he is engaged in lumbering; Charles, Mary, Bertha, Ruth and Philip, at home with their parents. For over forty years Mr. Schneider voted the Democratic ticket but is now inclined to Socialism. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America Lodge.

SCHOLZ, G.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Apr 28 1826, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:621
G. Scholz, a native of Germany, was born in Schlesien April 28, 1826, his parents, Gottlieb and Christiana Scholz, nee Gemmler, also being from the same country. The subject of this sketch spent his youth, from six to fourteen, at the public schools, and after his fourteenth year he was engaged in working on a farm for about nine years. In February, 1851, he emigrated to the United States and located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, where he farmed for about eighteen years. He was married in that county July 5, 1855, to Miss Catherina Loubersstin, also originally from Germany, and in 1869 he came to Missouri, settling in Henry County, where he bought land and improved the farm where he now resides. He has 400 acres, all in cultivation, and about 150 acres are seeded to tame grasses. A large residence and outbuildings are on the place, and six acres are devoted to an orchard with about 320 apple trees, besides other varieties of fruit. Mr. Scholz resides on section 36, but eighty acres of his farm, in St. Clair County, are well improved. He and his wife have eight children living: Gottlieb, Julius, Bertha, Fred, Eliza, Augusta, Christiana and Adolph. Two are deceased, Mary and Amelia. Mr. S. and his family are members of the Lutheran Church. He takes great interest in this church, and is one of the most prominent and influential members. He is an industrious and enterprising citizen and one of the most substantial farmers in Deepwater Township.

SCHRODER, John
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Aug 14 1845, Pittsburg, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:718
John Schroder, farmer and stock raiser, was born August 14, 1845, in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Richard Schroder, his father, was born July 18, 1818, in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, and married June 29, 1840, Miss Eliza Miller, who was born in March, 1821, in Lebanon County, of that state. By this union they had three sons and two daughters, of whom all are living. The subject of this sketch received his early education in the common school in his native state, and later was sent to the Darlington Academy, at Darlington, Beaver County, for a term of two years, which institution he left at the age of twelve years. He came with his parents to Jefferson City, Missouri, in 1857, but after remaining a few months they removed to Bates County, settling in Prairie City, and here the senior Schroder erected the second house in that place. About a year later they came to Henry County. While a young man John Schroder was occupied as hotel clerk at Otterville for nearly three years. He subsequently entered Worthington & Warner's Commercial College and went through a six months course, graduating in the spring of 1866. In the spring of 1867 the family returned to their farm in Henry County, consisting at that time of 480 acres, in a body. He was engaged in teaching for a short time in that locality, and (during this period received an offer for his services at Jefferson City, which offer was accepted, and where he was employed from April 1, 1868, to June 1, 1871. Returning to the farm he took charge of its affairs, and in 1880 came into possession of 170 acres from the home farm, as his share of the inheritance, to which he has since added forty acres, erected a residence, etc. He was married March 14, 1872, to Miss Eliza Aiken, born in County Tyrone, Ireland. November 7, 1844. She died November 17, 1875. Since 1871 he has held the position of township register for one term, during the entire time of the existence of said office; was then elected township clerk, and in 1875 was elected magistrate. Mr. S. has an excellent library, and among his books are McCauley's writings, Knight's popular history of England, Rollin's ancient history, Gibbon's Rome, Lassing, Headley's Indian Races of America, Hume and many more of the standard authors. In politics he is a Democrat.

SCHWEER, George W.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Feb 16 1860, Franklin Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:333
George W. Schweer, secretary and general manager of the Missouri Union Telephone Company, is at the head of one of the most important institutions of Henry County. Mr. Schweer was born at Shotwell, now Gerald, Franklin County, Missouri, February 16, 1860, and is a son of John H., and Catherine (Harshman) Schweer, pioneers of Franklin County, Missouri. They were both natives of Germany and came to this country with their respective parents when young, the father being twelve years of age when he came and the mother ten. John H. Schweer was a foreman in a lumber yard for a few years in St. Louis, and was later engaged in the general mercantile business at Shotwell for a number of years. He also served as postmaster and held the office of justice of the peace. He was prominent in local affairs and in early life was a Democrat. Later he became what was known as a Douglass Democrat, and when the clouds of Civil War appeared on the horizon and the issue between Union and secession became well defined, he became a Republican and supported Lincoln at his second election. He was a strong Union man and served as captain of the Home Guards during the Civil War, and at one time was captured by General Price's army, but was released a short time after his capture. Both he and his wife are buried at Windsor, Missouri. They were the parents of nine children, eight of whom are living: Mrs. Lizzie Henicke, Gerald, Missouri; Mrs. Emma Stineker, who lives on the old homestead at Gerald, Missouri; Mrs. Carrie Martin, Denton, Johnson County, Missouri; George W., the subject of this sketch; Julius H., assistant cashier of the Bank of Blairstown, Missouri; John W., deceased, and his widow resides at Greeley, Nebraska; Mrs. Kate Farrar, Windsor, Missouri, and H. A., who is engaged in the mercantile business in Jamesport, in the northern part of Missouri, and G. H., agent for the Iron Mountain Railroad Company at Hot Springs, Arkansas. George W. Schweer was reared in Franklin County, and attended school in the old log school house at Shotwell, and later attended the University of Missouri at Columbia. When he was sixteen years of age he taught a term of school near Shotwell. He then entered the employ of a wholesale grocery house in St. Louis, and was traveling salesman for that concern a part of the time for two years. He then engaged in the retail grocery and commission business for a period of two years. In 1884 he embarked in the general mercantile business at New Haven, Missouri, and in 1889 moved with his family to Windsor, Henry County, where he was also engaged in the general mercantile business. In 1897 he was appointed postmaster of Windsor by President McKinley, and at the expiration of his term was re-appointed in 1902, and re-appointed again 1906 by President Roosevelt, thus holding that office for nearly thirteen years. While a resident of New Haven, Missouri, he was elected mayor of that town serving two years. Mr. Schweer has been interested in the telephone business for a number of years. April 10, 1899, he organized the Missouri Union Telephone Company, which owns and operates the Windsor, Clinton, La Due, Deepwater, Montrose and Urich exchanges, with toll lines connecting the surrounding independent exchanges. He was elected secretary and general manager of this company one year after it was organized, and held that position to the present time. Clinton, having been made the central point of the operation of this company, Mr. Schweer moved his family here September 1, 1916. Mr. Schweer's first wife, whom he married in 1882, bore the maiden name of Miss Meekie Farrar, and to them were born six children, as follows: Eugene, cashier of the Citizens Bank, Monroe, Missouri; Julius, a traveling salesman; Claud, was commissioned first lieutenant in United States Signal Corps, but resigned on account of defective hearing; later enlisted as an electrician in the United States Navy; Guy W., wire chief of the Windsor Telephone exchange; Cora, a teacher; Lillie, now the wife of Elmo Witcher. Mr. Schweer's first wife died in March, 1898, and he married Miss Lizzie Holloway, April 10, 1899, and three children have been born to this union, Anna, Christena and Theodore Roosevelt, all attending school at Clinton. Mr. Schweer is essentially a business man, and has been successful. Politically, he is a Republican and has held many positions in that party organization. Being a great admirer of Colonel Roosevelt, he went with the Progressive wing of the party during the campaign of 1912, and was chairman of the Progressive State Committee in 1914-16, when he again went back to his first love, the old republican party. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen of America, and is a member of the Christian Church.

SCHWEER, Julius Henry
Blairstown, Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Jan 24 1862
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:658
Julius H. Schweer, assistant cashier of the Bank of Blairstown, is a native of Missouri and belongs to a pioneer family of this State. Mr. Schweer was born in Franklin County, January 24, 1862, a son of John H. and Katherine E. (Horstman) Schweer, both natives of Germany. The father came to America to escape the military system of Germany, and for many years was engaged in the mercantile business at Shotwell, Franklin County. He was prominently identified with that section and held the office of postmaster, justice of the peace and other positions of trust. He died in 1899 and his wife passed away two years later, and their remains are buried in the cemetery at Windsor. The following children were born to John H. and Katherine E. (Horstman) Schweer: Mrs. Elizzie Henneke, Gerald, Missouri; Mrs. Emma Steineker, Gerald, Missouri; Mrs. Carrie Martin, Johnson County, Missouri; G. W., Clinton, Missouri; Julius H., the subject of this sketch; John W., died at the age of fifty-two years; Mrs. Kate A. Farrar, Windsor, Missouri; Henry A., Jamesport, Missouri; George H., Hot Springs, Arkansas. Julius H. Schweer was educated in the public schools of Franklin County, and succeeded his father in the mercantile business at Shotwell, where he remained until 1892. He then came to Blairstown, continuing the mercantile business there until 1901, when he entered the employ of the Bank of Blairstown as assistant cashier, which position he still holds. The Bank of Blairstown was organized in 1891 with the following officers, G. R. Hindman, president; R. O. Atkins, vice-president, and H. R. McCutcheon, cashier. The capital stock was $10,000, the same as it is now. The present officers of the bank are: R. O. Atkins, president; J. C. McCalmon, vice-president; W. R. Phipps, cashier, and Julius H. Schweer, assistant cashier. The surplus and profits are $15,000 and present deposits about $130,000. Mr. Schweer was married September 29, 1887, to Miss Dora E. Roedder of Franklin County, Missouri. She is a daughter of John F. and Margaret (Rapps) Roedder, both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Schweer have been born three children: William, died in infancy, and Otto F., born in Franklin County April 20, 1891. He received his education in Blairstown High School and the Clinton High School and is a graduate of the Missouri Valley College at Marshall, Missouri, and is now serving in the United States Army as quartermaster sergeant; and Ida D., a graduate of the Clinton High School and a member of the class of 1918 of the Warrensburg State Normal School; resides at home with her parents. Mr. Schweer is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. He is one of the substantial men of Henry County, and the Schweer family stands high in the community. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and a Republican in politics.

SCOTT, J. B.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1849, Bucyrus, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1139
J. B. SCOTT, farmer, section 7, was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, June 26, 1849, being a son of T. W. and Susan (Kintner) Scott. The former was born in Pennsylvania, and the latter in Indiana. T. W. Scott early went to Ohio with his parents, who were among the first settlers of Richland and Crawford Counties. He removed to DeKalb County, Indiana, in 1861, where the subject of this sketch grew to manhood. He was educated in the common and higher schools, and after completing his studies was engaged in teaching and taught for six years in the public schools of Michigan and Indiana. He has made the study of phrenology a specialty, and delivers an able lecture on this subject. Mr. Scott was married in DeKalb County, November 5, 1874, to Miss Emeline A. Clark, a daughter of O. C. Clark. She died in 1877. He was again married in DeKalb County, December 30, 1880, to Miss Minnie Wagner, a daughter of Jacob Wagner. She is a native of Michigan but was reared and educated in DeKalb County. Mr. Scott came to Missouri in the spring of 1882, and located on land which he had previously purchased in this county. He has 160 acres, but at present resides on a tract of eighty acres belonging to his father, which he is farming.

SCOTT, John Carter
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 21 1868, Greene Co, TN
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:613
J. C. Scott, head miller for the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company of Clinton, Missouri, has been a prominent factor in the milling business of Henry County, for a number of years. Mr. Scott was born in east Tennessee, January 21, 1868. He came to Henry County in 1888 and was employed as miller at Jackson's Old Water Mill, one of the historic old landmarks of Henry County, a cut of which appears in this volume. Mr. Scott was employed there for three years. He was later employed by the Krocke Milling Company for a time, and in 1912 entered the employ of the Keyes Mill & Elevator Company as miller, where he has since been employed. Mr. Scott was united in marriage in 1891 to Miss Anna Ambrose, a daughter of J. C. Ambrose, now deceased. Mrs. Scott was born in Virginia. To Mr. and Mrs. Scott have been born seven children, as follows: William F., Denver, Colorado; Wilbur, with the Clinton Democrat, Clinton, Missouri; Oran, in the employ of Montgomery Ward & Company, Kansas City; Emmet, Helen, Mary Virginia and Howard. The four last mentioned reside in Clinton, with their parents. Mr. Scott has followed the milling business for over thirty years and is one of the most competent men in that line of work to be found in this section of the State. He knows milling and mills from beginning to end. He is a capable mechanic, a conscientious man and a valuable citizen. The Scott home is located at 723 Franklin street, Clinton, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their family stand high in the community.

SCULLY, E.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Mar 10 1836, Stewartsville, PA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:780
E. Scully, of the firm of Anderson & Scully, merchants at Leesville, is a native of Stewartsville, Pennsylvania, and was born March 10, 1836. William Scully, his father, was born in Pennsylvania, and his mother, whose maiden name was Polly Frimyre, came originally from Germany, but was reared in Pennsylvania. E. Scully passed his youthful days mostly at school in Westmoreland County. He came to Missouri in 1858 and first located in Cooper County where he clerked in a store at Otterville for about fourteen or fifteen years. He was married at Otterville, December 31, 1869, to Miss Piety L. Bell, a daughter of B. H. Bell, a prominent merchant of Cooper County. In 1873, Mr. Scully moved to Leesville and since that time has been interested in business with Mr. Anderson, the first two years as clerk, and then in 1875 he bought a half interest in the establishment. They have since formed the firm of Anderson & Scully, and are now doing a good business, the patronage which they are receiving, amply justifying them in keeping a complete and well assorted stock of general merchandise.

SEEVERS, John
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1843, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co, IA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1097
JOHN SEEVERS, physician and surgeon, was born in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, in 1843, his father being Alfred Seevers, a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, he having emigrated to Iowa in 1840. He was largely and most successfully engaged in the nursery and fruit business, and in an early day supplied trees for many adjoining counties. His fine collection of fruit at the Centennial was admired by many. The maiden name of John's mother was Maria Bryan, of Pennsylvania. His grandfather Seevers served through the war of 1812 and his grandfather Bryan came originally from Ireland. His father is a near relative of Judge Seevers, of the supreme court of Iowa. Having determined when a boy to be a physician, John bent all his energies in that direction. In 1862 he went to Colorado and spent two years. On his return in 1864 he commenced the study of medicine. In 1865 he attended a course of lectures at the Medical College at Keokuk, Iowa, where he graduated in 1876. His professional education was acquired by his own efforts, and he is deserving the success that has attended his career here. He came to Osceola in 1881. Dr. Seevers married Miss Fidelia E. Freeborn in 1868. She was the daughter of Joseph Freeborn, of Winterset, Iowa, formerly from Ohio. They have four children: Iowa, Grace, Nellie and Roxy. The doctor is a prominent member and elder in the Presbyterian Church. He is a Mason and also belongs to the I. O. O. F. He has been a member of the city council and takes an active part in the improvements of the city.

SETTLE, Henry Lawrence
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Dec 20 1834, Howard Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:818
Henry Lawrence Settle, was born December 20, 1834, in Howard County, Missouri, and was the son of William Henry Settle, born December 26, 1811, in Frankford, Virginia He immigrated with his parents to Howard County, Missouri, at the age of eleven years. His mother, formerly Margaret Crews, was born August 28, 1815, in Scott County, Kentucky. She removed with her father's family to Howard County, Missouri, in 1826. They were married in August, 1833, in that county, and by this union there were six children, four sons and one daughter, now living, the latter now a resident of Boone County. The sons all live in Howard County, except Henry L., who has for twenty-six years been a citizen of Henry County. His mother died December 7, 1878. He received his education in Howard County before leaving his father's home, and in April, 1857, he came to Henry County, and bought a tract of 400 acres, where he still resides. He was married May 4, 1858, to Miss Miranda Bradley, of this county. They have ten children. In the culture of broom corn he stands among the first in this neighborhood. He has been for two terms township assessor, and for many years director of schools in his district. He, his wife, and two daughters are connected with the Christian Church at Hayden's Grove, Benton County. His political views are Democratic.

SETTLES, James H.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jan 13 1853, Pike Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:805
James H. Settles, section 29, an energetic and enterprising farmer of this township, is a native of Pike County, Missouri, and was born January 13, 1853. His parents were J. H. and Louisa (Fielder) Settles. James H. spent his youth on a farm in this county, attending the common schools, where he was educated. He was married April 5, 1877, to Miss Rachel Hammond, originally from St. Clair County, Illinois, and a daughter of Jonah and Ruth Hammond. Her parents had died when she was a child, her mother departing this life January 14, 1860, and her father February 8, of the same year. She was then brought up and educated by her grandmother, Nancy Hammond, who removed with her family to Henry County, Missouri, in 1868. Nancy Hammond is a Kentuckian by birth, and was born in 1803. Her father, Joseph Cook, removed to St. Clair County, Illinois, from Kentucky, in 1825. Nancy was married there in 1826, to Isaac Hammond. There were two sons by this marriage, who grew to maturity, but are now deceased, Carroll and Jonah. Mr. and Mrs. Settles have one child, Robert J., who was born March 15, 1882. After his marriage Mr. Settles located on the farm where he now resides. He owns 240 acres of land.

SETTLES, William A.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 27 1849, Pike Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:805
William A. Settles, farmer and stock raiser, section 28, was born in Pike County, Missouri, October 27, 1849, and was the son of J. H. Settles, a native of Kentucky, who removed to Missouri with his parents, they being among the pioneer settlers of Pike County. J. H. Settles married Louisa Fielder, and about the year 1858 came from Pike to Henry County, where he bought a farm, on which he lived until his death, in May, 1863. William A. grew to manhood in this county on the farm, and received a common school education. He was married March 19, 1873, to Miss Elizabeth Hammond, of St. Clair County, Illinois, and a daughter of Jonah and Ruth Hammond. Having lost her parents when a child she came to Missouri with her grandmother, Nancy Hammond, under whose care and supervision she was reared and educated. She died January 12, 1882. She was a lady possessed of many noble qualities of mind and heart that endeared her not only to her husband and family, but to many friends. There is one child by this marriage, Ollie Settles, who was born July 25, 1878. Mr. Settles now has 370 acres of land.

SEVIER, Edward F.
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Nov 21 1872, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:536
Edward F. Sevier, a progressive farmer of White Oak township, was born in the township where he now lives November 21, 1872. He is a son of George and Mary (Dunn) Sevier, natives of Tennessee and Henry County, respectively. George Sevier died in April, 1874. They were the parents of the following children: J. W., Hickory Grove; Rose Ellen, married William Williams, and died in 1906; Dora, the wife of W. G. Martin, White Oak township; Edward F., the subject of this sketch. After the death of the father, the mother married A. V. Clary, and now lives in White Oak Township. Edward F. Sevier was reared in Henry County and educated in the public schools and Central Business College at Sedalia. He taught school for several terms, in Maple Grove District, Henry County. Farming and stock raising has been his chief occupation, and he has succeeded to a very satisfactory degree. He has a valuable farm of two hundred acres, which is well improved. Mr. Sevier was married October 5, 1902, to Miss Clara Barth, a daughter of John and Sophia (Rombold) Barth. The former a native of Germany and the latter of Indiana. John Barth came to America when he was fourteen years of age, and lived in Ohio for a number of years. In 1869 he came to Missouri, and located in Henry County. Here he engaged in farming and stock raising, and was one of the progressive citizens of Henry County. John and Sophia (Rombold) Barth were the parents of the following children: Albert, Mrs. Clara Sevier, Josie, George, Tressie, Mrs. Ida Henny, Robert, Walter and David, all residing in White Oak township. The mother of these children, died in May, 1911. By a former marriage the following children were born to John Barth: John W., Walker township; Mrs. Dora Gretzinger; Mrs. Helen Doll; Mrs. Lizzie Doll, Walker township; and Jacob, of Alabama. To Edward F. and Clara (Barth) Sevier have been born the following children: Arlie May, William, Harold, Ruby, Ellen and Paul Eugene. Mr. Sevier is public spirited and progressive and takes a commendable interest in local affairs. He has served as assessor of White Oak township.

SEVIER, James William
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Oct 21 1866, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:683
James W. Sevier, a well-known and successful farmer and stock raiser of White Oak township, was born in this township October 21, 1866, and is a son of George A. and Mary (Dunn) Sevier, the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of White Oak township, Henry County. George A. Sevier was an early settler in Henry County, coming here long before the Civil War. His father, Abraham Sevier, also lived here at an early day, and died here, and his remains are buried at Stone Chapel. George A. Sevier died in 1873 and his widow married A. V. Clary and now resides on a farm in White Oak township. George A., and Mary (Dunn) Sevier were the parents of the following children: James W., the subject of this sketch; Rosa E., married William Williams, and is flow deceased; Dora E., married W. G. Martin and lives in White Oak township; and Ed, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. James W. Sevier was reared in Henry County and received his education in the Lucas district school. He remained on the home farm until he was twenty-six years of age. He then operated rented land for two years. In 1894 he purchased his first land, which consisted of a farm of eighty acres. Later he added thirty and now owns one hundred and ten acres of fertile and productive farm land. His place is well improved with a good residence and other commodious and convenient farm buildings. The residence is located on a slight eminence, and the place presents an unusually well-kept appearance. Mr. Sevier is quite extensively interested in the stock business. February 15, 1892, James W. Sevier and Miss Louella J. Patt were united in marriage. She is a daughter of J. M. and Martha Patt, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Sevier have been born three children, Mary, married Walter Goodman, Urich; Lee Levier and Bessie, both at home. Mr. Sevier is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons No. 286, Urich, Missouri. He is one of the substantial citizens of this county who has made good.

SHAFER, William
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Mar 27 1824, Wayne Co, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:780
Hon. William Shafer, farmer and stock raiser, section 14, is a native of Wayne County, New York, and was born March 27, 1824. His parents, Jonas and Hannah (Roosa) Shafer, were also born in New York. In 1831 the family moved to Ohio and located in Ashtabula County, where young William grew to manhood, spending his youth on a farm. When seventeen years of age he taught a district school. In 1845 he went to Iowa, but one year later settled in Hancock County, Illinois, where he resided for about fourteen years, engaged in farming and teaching during the winter months. In 1855 he embarked in the mercantile business at Nauvoo, and continued the trade there three years. In 1858 he came to Missouri, locating in Henry County. Since his residence here he has taught two terms of school, but has also been interested in farming and stock raising. In 1866 Mr. Shafer was elected and represented Henry County in the state legislature one term. He has since held several local offices in his township. He was married in Ohio in 1848, to Miss L. C. Beckwith, a daughter of Jeremiah Beckwith, and a native of Ohio. They have six children: M. W., Milo J., Mary E., Hannah Ida, William H. and Walter P. Mr. Shafer, his wife and four oldest children are members of the Christian Church. Mr. S. owns a farm of 114 acres, with good buildings and other improvements.

SHAFFNER, Wade W.
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1848, Harrison Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1097
WADE W. SHAFFNER, attorney, was born in Harrison County, Virginia, September 11, 1848. He attended in youth the common schools, though the greater part of his education was obtained at home. In 1859 the family moved to Pennsylvania, and in 1861 they went to Sangamon County, Illinois. In 1869 Wade Shaffner came to Missouri, settling on a farm and divided his time between teaching school in winter and working on a farm in summer with his father. In 1874, he became editor of the Farmers' Friend, a paper published in Osceola in the interests of agriculture. He continued teaching until March 9, 1878, when he entered the law office of the late John C. Ferguson, where, under his instruction, he was prepared for admission to the bar, September 11, 1879, before Judge John D. Parkinson. Mr. Shaffner married Miss Josephine O. Clevenger January 1, 1880. She is the daughter of the late George Clevenger. They have lost one child Gertrude. Politically Mr. Shaffner is a Democrat. He belongs to the Presbyterian Church and is a Mason. Isaac Shaffner, father of Wade W., is a farmer by occupation, and now lives in Chalk Level Township. He was born in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, June 17, 1823, and was the son of Frederick Shaffner. His mother was formerly Catharine Dihler, who died in 1860. Isaac, the third of eleven children, early went to Virginia, residing there until 1855. He then came to Illinois and remained until 1868, when he moved to this county and settled where he now lives. He married Melvina Leach, December 9, 1847. in Fauquier County, Virginia. She is the daughter of Thornton K. Leach, of Virginia, a soldier in the war of 1812. They have four children: Wade W., Mary A. (now Mrs. John Warner), Jacob M. and Luther L. Politically he is a Democrat and his religious preferences Presbyterian.

SHANKLAND, William L.
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Dec 22 1826, Preble Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:791
Hon. William L. Shankland. The present representative of Henry County in the lower house of the general assembly was born in Preble County, Ohio, on the 22d of December, 1826, and was an only child. His father, Robert M. Shankland, was a native of Kentucky, and his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Gobble, was born in Virginia. William's early days were spent in Washington County, West Virginia, where he had access to good school facilities, of which he was not slow to avail himself. After attending the academy at Abington for some time he came to this state in 1849, in company with his parents. They located in Moniteau County, and there his father died in 1868; his mother died in 1857, at the same place. Young Shankland entered the state university (at that time presided over by Dr. Shannon) soon after coming to the state, and in 1851 he graduated from that institution, and among his classmates were two who are his coworkers in the present assembly, Senator James H. Walker, of Cooper, and Harry W. Cockrell, of Howard. After leaving school he served as surveyor for one year of Moniteau County, and sold goods for some time, and then taught school at Warsaw for over one year. He began the study of medicine under his father about 1853. In 1854-5 he attended the medical department of the Louisville University. The same year he began to practice in Camden County, where he remained until the outbreak of the war, when he located at California, continuing his practice, and in 1864-5 he completed his medical course at the Jefferson College, Philadelphia, where he graduated in March, 1865. In 1866 he came to Henry County and secured a tract of land where he now lives and has since been engaged in the practice of his profession as well as the duties of the farm. His patronage extends for many miles in every direction and he has had remarkable success in his practice and stands in the front rank of his profession. Dr. Shankland was married in Camden County, December 5, 1855, to Miss Jane Wilson. Her death occurred March 15, 1867, and she left three children: Elizabeth, who died at thirteen; William M., now a student at the university, and Josephine. In October, 1868, he was married to Miss Minerva Shankland, born October 30, 1833, in Nicholas County, Kentucky. The doctor and his wife are members of the Christian Church, to which he has belonged since quite a young man. He was chosen at the election to represent the county in the legislature over David A. Brooks the opposition candidate.

SHARP, Joseph
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Mar 2 1821, Scotland
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:673
Joseph Sharp, farmer and stock raiser, section 3, was born in Scotland, March 2, 1821, his parents being Robert and Elizabeth (Hair) Sharp, natives of Scotland. Joseph was the third in a family of six children. He grew to manhood in his native country and was there educated. In 1848 he emigrated to America and located in Bond County, Illinois, where he was engaged in farming until 1865, then coming to Henry County, Missouri. He owns a well improved farm of 260 acres, upon which is a good house, an orchard and out buildings. He is a member of the Old School Presbyterian Church. December 25, 1847, Mr. Sharp was married to Miss Ellen Scott, who was also born in Scotland. She died in October, 1862, leaving five children: Jane A., Robert, Frank, Elizabeth and Mary (now deceased).

SHEEK, Elizabeth Frances DENNY
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Mar 27 1850, Henry Co, MO
Source:Clinton Eye, Clinton, Henry Co, MO, April 1932
Born in Henry County, Missouri, Eighty-Two Years Ago Interested in schools, Politics, and faithful to her God, her church and her friends - Her life reflects Christianity - Mother Sheek of the Shady Grove community in Leesville Township is one of Henry County's oldest Pioneers who is native born. Eighty two years ago Elizabeth Frances Denny was born to James and Caroline Denny. The ruins of her birthplace, an old log house built by her father nearly a century ago are still standing near the home of T. G. Ashley on the road to Tebo church. James Denny came to Missouri from Kentucky and Caroline Denny from South Carolina. Mrs. Sheek's mother died when she was seven years old. The father married a widow. Counting children, step children, half brothers and sisters there were 17 children in all. There were no lamps, newspapers, stoves or carpets. The Denny father tanned leather and made shoes for his brood, even the pegs. The mother made clothing, bread, everything necessary to life, as there were no stores for years. The hickory wood ashes were saved in a great wooden hopper. Water was poured over this and the drippings were saved as lye to combine with grease and meat scraps for soap. For light they had some candles and wicks in pans of lard and of course the fire place. Elizabeth Denny was next to the champion weaver in her community. She wove 4 3/4 yards of jeans in one day. Susan Wright, older and larger was first with five yards. She lived in the place known as the Bram McQueen farm. They walked to church at Tebo the night after the contest. One Saturday afternoon Elizabeth Denny walked with other young folks to the Singing School at Tebo, conducted by Grandfather Jesse Sheek. She had on a pretty new green and white dress. New dresses were rare. She knew she was looking her best but was always modest. Isaac Sheek, the fine young union soldier took his place by her side and said by way of requesting her company, "I'm walking with the new dress." Though ten years her senior, Elizabeth was more than pleased with his attention and they were married. The public school life of Elizabeth consisted of three weeks at a subscription school in a private house. With the aid of her McGuffy speller, she learned to spell and read at her churning or other household duties. Writing, she taught herself. When a stray news paper or a circus bill was found it was treasured and worn out by handling. Grandfather Jesse Sheek taught singing school at Tebo, and Elizabeth with all the young folks attended that. Twice has Mother Sheek read the Bible through. She reads the Bible, daily newspapers and good books daily. Mrs. Sheek was 11 years old when the civil war began. The Denny family was never hungry but always in fear during those dark years. Grandfather Denny and Sheek slept in the woods constantly, fearing to be caught at home by bushwhackers. One night a giant of a raider came to the Denny house and demanded supper and a bed. Mrs. Denny complied with his request, then walked the woods until she found her men to warn them not to come in until the bad man was gone. Once they feared robbery and the mother tied the little hoard of $170.00 in an old bonnet up in a small peach tree. In the night the cattle broke out and trod down the tree and scattered the money. However Elizabeth and her brothers and sisters hunted until they found the last dollar of it. A union man (Ace Higdon) living where Uncle Daniel Briggs now resides was killed on his way to Leesville and his stallion stolen. In retaliation, union troopers killed four of his confederate neighbors. Putnam, Evans and Hall were shot at sunrise at the place where Garland McQueen now lives. A fourth, Randall was shot on his horse which carried him home to die on his own doorstep. The Denny Children heard the shots and cries from their home. They helped prepare the bodies for burial. Mother Sheek shakes her head sadly for both sides and says without bitterness "They ought not to have done it." When six bushwhackers surrounded the Denny home, the old father gathered his children in a circle around him and prepared to die. One man knew Mr. Denny and said, "you shall not be harmed, we only want your gun." They took it and one more family was left defenseless. Isaac W. Sheek joined the Union army at the age of 20. After the war he returned to his father's farm and gained a reputation for honesty and industry. On August 8, 1870, he took the girl of his choice on horseback to his father's home where a Baptist preacher, Rev. Jas. Briggs united them in marriage. The girl, Elizabeth Denny wore a long, brown worsted skirt and a white waist. She was tall, slender and pretty. The first Isaac Sheek home was where Daniel Briggs now lives. Later they kept store in Leesville many years. They next moved to their home near Shady Grove where their home and little store building still stands. Here Isaac Sheek died after years of suffering. The children of Isaac and Elizabeth Sheek were Morris and Eddie, deceased in young manhood; two infants deceased; Allie and Robert of nearby farms; Mrs. Minnie Carlton of Sedalia and William and Laura of the home. There are 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Of the Denny family there survives a brother, Dan Denny, of Arkansas; one sister, Mrs. R. C. Moore of Garnett, Kans.; three half sisters, Laura Higdon, Tulsa, Okla.; Talitha Green, Montana, and Nora Hopkins, near Leesville. Their golden wedding was celebrated very quietly on account of Mr. Sheek's poor health. Isaac Sheek died October 5, 1920. Erect and serene she goes about the daily work in her son William's pleasant home. None can outdo Mother Sheek and Laura in Hospitality. Even when in severe pain, Mrs. Sheek will think of the comfort of those helping her and will tell a relative not to leave until she is able to talk with him For her daughter, Laura, she has just pieced an intricate Cottage Tulip quilt. Loyal in politics, interested in good schools, faithful to God and her church, a good neighbor, she can truly say she has no enemy. When asked for advice for the present generation she said, "Live a good Christian life, do all the good you can, love everybody and be ready to meet Jesus face to face any day. It is the custom of the Sheek tribe to gather in the William Sheek home to be with Mother Sheek holidays, her birthday and Sundays after church. The members of this family reflect the character and training of their mother and forbearers. The first generation of Sheeks, Dennys and Briggs in Leesville Township were charter members of the Tebo Baptist church. - Written by Mrs. L. I. Mickey, friend and neighbor of Mother Sheek.

SHEEKS, Robert D.
Washington Township, St. Clair County
born: 1830, Obion Co, TN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1197
ROBERT D. SHEEKS was born in Obion County, Tennessee, in 1830, and was the son of Jesse Sheeks, a Kentuckian, by birth, who after his marriage in that state, removed to Tennessee. After his death his widow married again, and in 1845 Robert D. accompanied his stepfather to St. Clair County, Missouri. He was married in 1858 to Miss Nancy Deshazo, of Collins Township, this county, and a daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Deshazo. They have eight children: Rufus P., Martha J., William R., Cornelius, Benjamin F., Mary E., Lucy and Cora. Mr. Sheeks is the owner of a good farm of 415 acres.

SHELDON, Albert B.
Polk Township, St. Clair County
born: 1816, near Hartford, CT
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1163
ALBERT B. SHELDON was born December 27, 1816, near Hartford, Connecticut, his parents being Pardon and Nancy Sheldon, nee Mann, both of whom were born near Providence, Rhode Island, in the year 1780. They had three sons and three daughters. Pardon died June 18, 1822, in Connecticut, and his widow departed this life in 1836 in Rhode Island. In 1837, leaving the state of his birth, Albert B. Sheldon went to St. Louis, Missouri, and was occupied for a time in traveling through Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and the Cherokee Nation in the interest of a clock business. Subsequently, with Nicholas Campbell, he purchased a stock of general merchandise and took it as far as Boonville, then going in search of a suitable location. Upon reaching Fairfield, in Benton County, they opened up a business in a log structure erected for the purpose on August 20, 1837. In December of that year Mr. S. received an appointment as postmaster. He continued this trade for three years, and on December 25, 1839, Miss Eliza Gardner, of St. Clair County, who was born September 10, 1822, in Marion County, Missouri, became his wife. Her father, James Gardner, was among the oldest pioneers of this county. He was originally from Georgia, but emigrated to Tennessee in an early day, going thence to Marion County, Missouri, and later to this county in 1833, before it was organized. He, together with Crow and Crutchfield, located the town of Osceola, erecting the first store above the government trading post, conducted by Bishop and Hogle. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon have had nine children, six sons and three daughters, of whom there are living: William P., married a Miss Seaby, of Osceola; Luther W., married Anna White, of Monroe City; Thomas J., born September 15, 1853, and Marietta, born December 15, 1855, (wife of Dr. Nathaniel Wright, of this county. After his marriage Mr. S. purchased eighty acres of land on King's Prairie, but eight years later sold it and bought 120 acres in Polk Township. He has since then been a large land owner, but now has only 160 acres, upon which he resides. He and his wife have been members of the Christian Church for thirty-five years. His political views are Democratic and he has served as magistrate in this township.

SHELDON, Luther W.
Polk Township, St. Clair County
born: 1845, St. Clair Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1164
LUTHER W. SHELDON was born January 23, 1845, in St. Clair County, Missouri, and was the son of Albert B. and Eliza (Gardner) Sheldon, who had been married December 25, 1839. The former was born near Hartford, Connecticut, December 27, 1816, and the latter was born December 10, 1822, and of the original family of nine chidden - six sons and three daughters - four children survive: William P., Thomas J., Marietta and Luther W. The last named son married Miss Anna E. White, of Marion County, Missouri and they have had five children. William Albert, born September 9, 1871; Shelby W., born January 9, 1873; Bessie and Byron (twins), born September 2, 1877, (both died in early infancy); and Hattie May, born May 14, 1879. In 1868 Mr. Sheldon purchased seventy-five acres of land on section 8, of this township, and subsequently bought eighty acres adjoining. He has since been actively engaged in farming and stock raising and is one of the model farmers of Polk Township. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity at Osceola and is also connected with the M. E. Church, South, while his wife belongs to the Missionary Baptist Church, at Osceola. Politically he is a Democrat.

SHELDON, William H.
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 23 1833, Steuben Co, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:805
Captain W. H. Sheldon, farmer and stock raiser, section 31, owes his nativity to Steuben County, New York, where he was born February 23, 1833, being the son of Allen Sheldon, a native of Massachusetts, and Chloe (Picket) Sheldon, originally from Connecticut. The former served as drum major in the war of 1812, while his father, Ephesus Sheldon, was a colonel in the war of the Revolution and his father was a general in the same service. Allen Sheldon removed from New York to Illinois in 1840 and located in McHenry County, where he purchased land and improved a farm and lived until his death in February, 1870. W. H. grew to maturity in McHenry County and received his education at the public schools, supplemented with about two years' attendance at a select school. He enlisted September 10, 1861, in Company I, Eighth Illinois Cavalry as a private, but when his company was organized he was elected first lieutenant. After serving one year he resigned on account of ill health. Upon recovering he re-enlisted and clerked in the quartermaster's department until disabled by being thrown from a horse, when he was taken to the hospital, remaining there for four months and then was discharged. After this he returned to Illinois and was engaged in the real estate business and farming in McHenry County for about six years. In 1869 he located at Brownington, Henry County, Missouri, and was interested in the mercantile business for about three years, removing to his farm, containing 153 acres, in Deer Creek Township, in December, 1878. Mr. Sheldon was married in Wisconsin, January 7, 1855, to Miss Nora Foley, a daughter of John Foley. She was born in Montgomery County, New York. They have three children: James H. (a merchant and postmaster at Brownington), Charles W. and Allen. They have lost four children.

SHELTON, George J.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Jul 24 1841, St. Charles Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:592
Hon. George J. Shelton was born in St. Charles County, Missouri, July 24, 1841. In 1852, he accompanied his father to Warren County, and in 1855, they moved to Texas, locating in Hill County, near the Brazos River, where the senior Shelton became largely engaged in stock raising. In January, 1861, having had but a limited education, George entered Bosqueville College. In June of the same year "the loud trump of war" was heard, and filled with enthusiasm for the Confederate cause, he left home and marched forth to the field of battle, joining Captain Peter Ross' Independent Scouts. At that time no troops were allowed to leave that part of the state, they being held as frontier reserves. In August they took up their line of march for Kansas. At Dallas they joined Colonel B. Warren Stone's Regiment, and soon met Generals Benjamin McCullough and Price, at Neosho, Missouri, when they were ordered to Springfield, and he was one of the number who went into Springfield while it was occupied by the enemy, and ordered to leave the city. On Christmas day he was engaged in the battle of Christianolla, on Bird Creek. Here young Shelton distinguished himself, as on many other occasions, as a brave and gallant soldier. The battle was hotly contested, the Indians numbering ten to one. They had set the grass on fire and were fighting in the smoke for protection. Seeing one of his comrades fall, Mr. S. cast his eye to the right, noticed from whence the shot came, rode swiftly in the direction, and was soon engaged in a hand to hand battle with the red man. The contest was short and decisive, for very soon he returned to his command amidst the shouts and cheers, with the scalp of the Indian dangling from his bridle. The Confederates succeeded in capturing the whole camp. He was in the battles of Keetsville, Bentonville, Elkhorn, and many others of less note. In 1862, they were dismounted in Arkansas, taken to Memphis and Corinth, and were at the battles of Farmington and Corinth, under General Beauregard. He was also in the second battle of Corinth, and was one of the eighteen who went into Fort Robmet, where he received a grape shot wound. The severe march to Holly Springs, after the battle of Yellow Bushey, going three days without food or sleep, was calculated to cool the ardor of the most zealous. They were remounted by order of General Price, at Lumpkin's Mills, and the next day they met the enemy at a little town twenty miles from Coffeyville. Shelton, as one of the advance guard, engaged the enemy, or their advance guard, and succeeded in capturing four pieces of artillery and several prisoners. He was next in the raid to Holly Springs, which was a continuous fight for fifteen days and nights. In February, 1863, they were ordered to Tennessee, and had several small fights about Franklin. The next combat with the enemy was at Thompson's Station. In the second charge he received a bad wound in the ankle. Mr. Shelton was taken to the hospital at Columbia then to Pulaski, thence to Quitman, Mississippi, and was discharged August 10, 1863. Purchasing a small mule he started on his lone journey for his home in Texas. At daylight he procured a small boat and crossed the Mississippi River, swimming his mule, in sight of a strong garrison. He was on several occasions offered commissions, but always declined, preferring the ranks of his old regiment to any position. He started with his crutches in hand, for his old command, and very soon met the returning regiment, who told him the sad news, that the cause for which he had fought so long and loved so well, was no more, and with a sad heart he retraced his steps. Though without means, he was possessed of an indomitable ambition and hope, and he at once commenced work, first purchasing a small drove of cattle on time. These he drove to New Orleans, and being without money got trusted on the way, until his return. This trip was unsuccessful. He next bought a number of ponies, and took them to St. Charles County. Missouri, where they were disposed of, bought tobacco, and by wagon went back to Texas. Selling his tobacco at a good profit, he purchased cattle, and herded them with his father's stock. April 26, 1869, Mr. S. married Miss Ann Bailey Allen, who had lived in the neighborhood of his youth. In the following May he moved to Texas, taking a large quantity of tobacco, and bought 135 steers, drove them as before, and was again successful. The next spring he returned and became a full partner with his father. They now bought 1,265 head of cattle, and made another remunerative trip. In 1870, he moved his wife to this county. The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad having been completed, this cut off his cattle business, and he now turned his attention to farming and the feeding of stock. In 1877, he came into Windsor, and engaged in the lumber trade and dealing and shipping of stock. In 1880, he received the Democratic nomination for representative in the legislature, receiving within four votes as many as his two opponents. He was elected at the following election by a large majority, and as a member of the house he served with great distinction, always having in view the best interests of his county and state. He was very successful in fighting monopolies and extravagance in every department of the government. Mainly through his efforts several bills of great importance to the state were passed. and have become laws. He embarked in the grocery business in Windsor, the firm now being Shelton & Owsley, grocers and produce dealers, and he also is a member of the firm of Shelton, Strauss & Bass, large and successful stock dealers of the place. He is a director of the bank, treasurer of the school board, and Worthy Master of Amazonia Lodge, No. 111, A. O. U. W. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton have six children: Effie L., Mary C. Birdie A., Cora S., Georgie A., Pines C., Willie L. Georgie A. died July 31, 1881.

SHELTON, William A.
Windsor, Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Jun 22 1855
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:525
William A. Shelton, United States marshal for the Federal District of Western Missouri, residing at Windsor, Missouri, is a member of one of the oldest and most prominent of the Missouri pioneer families. He was born at Camp Branch, Warren County, Missouri, June 22, 1855, and is the son of the Hon. Pines H. and Mary O. (Scales) Shelton, natives of Henry County, Virginia. The late Hon. Pines H. Shelton was born July 18, 1809, in Virginia and died at his home in Henry County, January 25, 1888. He was reared and educated in his native State of Virginia and migrated to Missouri in 1830, making a settlement in St. Charles County, where he became a manufacturer of tobacco products in a small way. He erected the first brick residence in St. Charles County and was prominently identified with affairs of that county during his residence there. He served as a member of the Missouri Assembly from St. Charles County, both as representative and State senator. Upon his removal to Warren County, Missouri, he became an extensive farmer and resided in that county until he located in Hill County, Texas, where he was engaged in ranching and also became prominent in local public affairs, serving as a member of the Texas Legislature from Hill County, Texas, and was also State senator. He came to Clinton, Missouri, in 1868, and one year later he located at Windsor, becoming owner of a large farm of 800 acres of land, three miles west of Windsor in Windsor township. This farm he improved and made into a valuable property. Mr. Shelton died at his home in Windsor, an honored and respected resident of the city and county. Sixteen years of the life of Pines H. Shelton was devoted to public service. Besides his legislative experience he served as an official State tobacco inspector, being one of three tobacco inspectors appointed by the governor when the law went into effect providing for tobacco inspection and inspection of factories throughout the State. Mr. Shelton was three times married. His first wife was Rebecca Carter, who bore him seven children. and was born January 29, 1813. His second wife was Mary E. Wyatt, who bore him three children, who are deceased. Mrs. Mary Wyatt Shelton was born in Missouri, March 20, 1828, and died in St. Charles County, Missouri. His third marriage was with Mary O. Scales, who was born in Henry County, Virginia, June 4, 1839, and departed this life January 30, 1907. To this marriage were born two sons as follows: William A., subject of this review, and Thomas Marvin Shelton, deceased. William A. Shelton was reared in Texas and Missouri. He received his early education in private and subscription schools in Windsor and studied in the State Normal School at Warrensburg, Missouri. For one year after completing his education, he was engaged in tilling his father's land. After a season or more as a clerk in a general merchandise store at Windsor, he became a traveling salesman in 1881 for a ready-made clothing house and continued in this capacity until 1913. March 10, 1915, he was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to the important post of United States marshal for the Federal Judicial District of Western Missouri, embracing fifty-seven counties. He has measured up to the exacting requirements of this very important official position and nothing but words of commendation have been heard of the manner in which Mr. Shelton has faithfully and conscientiously performed the duties of his important office. Mr. Shelton has ties of a commercial and home nature in Windsor, although his headquarters are necessarily in Kansas City, his presence there being required the greater part of his time. He is owner of a splendid farm of two hundred and seventy acres of land in Windsor township which he has supervision. Mr. Shelton is a director and vice-president of the Citizens Bank of Windsor and takes a keen interest in the welfare and general progress of his home city where he is popular with the citizens. December 3, 1884, William A. Shelton and Miss Cora Stark were united in marriage. Mrs. Shelton was born in Pettis County, Missouri, the daughter of Captain Washington and Martha (Whitledge) Stark, the latter of whom makes her home in Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton are rearing a nephew, Philip Kilpatrick, whose mother is deceased. She was a sister of Mrs. Shelton and the boy's father is a cousin of Mr. Shelton.

SHELTON, William E.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1838, Spartanburg District, SC
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1122
WILLIAM E. SHELTON, M.D. was born in Spartanburg District, South Carolina, August 5, 1838. His father, Michael Shelton, was a native of Pittsylvania County, Virginia, but was reared in South Carolina. His mother, Delila (Keller) Shelton, was born in South Carolina. Their family consisted of six children, our subject being, the youngest. In 1845 they removed to Lexington, Missouri, where Mrs. S. died in 1857, and Mr. S. in 1863. In 1858 William removed to Warrenton, Warren County, Missouri, and the fall following (1859) began the study of medicine under Dr. C. D. Strother, with whom he remained as a student until 1861. In. 1861-2 he attended the St. Louis Medical College. In March, 1863, he enlisted in Company D, First Mississippi Regiment, Light Artillery, C. S. A., and was taken prisoner in the rear of Vicksburg, and held at Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Indiana, till February, 1865. The succeeding three months he spent in Mississippi. About June, 1865, he returned to Warren County, Missouri, and October 10, 1865, came to St. Clair County, and was actively engaged in the practice of medicine near Johnson City till 1870. In that year he went to Papinville, Bates County, Missouri, and devoted his attention to his profession for three months. Going back to Johnson City he resided there till October, 1872, when he came to Appleton City. Since his arrival here he has been a prominent practitioner. During the term of 1881-2 he attended the Bellevue Hospital Medical College of New York, and graduated from that institution at the expiration of that term. He is a member of the Masonic order and has attained to the Templar degrees. He also belongs to the I. O. O. F., and is a prominent member of the Good Templars. Dr. Shelton was mayor of this city in 1873-4-5, and has been chairman of the school board for the past eight years. He was united in marriage in April, 1866, to Miss Elizabeth Dodgson, a native of this county. They have three children, Mitchell C., John D. and Theodocia H.

SHEPHERD, Wesley G.
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1853, Wells Co, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1098
WESLEY G. SHEPHERD, was born in Wells County, Indiana, December 29, 1853, his father being Thomas Shepherd, originally from Ross County, Ohio, who was one of the first to settle in Bluffton, the county seat, he building the first house in the city. In 1857 he went to Navoo, Illinois, remained for two years, and then came with a colony to Henry County. In 1874 they moved to this county and settled one mile from Osceola, on the old Cox farm. Wesley's mother was formerly Clarissa Gracey, of Ross County, Ohio. They have two children living: W. G. and Ellen. In 1870, Wesley went to the Indian Territory, and was one of the parties driven out by the order of the government, losing everything he had. He returned home and made a new start. He was then engaged in various occupations in different localities. In 1879 he opened a restaurant, which has since grown into an hotel, and he is doing a successful business. He has held the office of city marshal. He married Miss C. Lyon, November 8, 1880. She was a daughter of Samuel Lyon. Her grandfather, Thomas Sheppard served in the Federal army, and he was the guide of the first company of United States soldiers in Henry County.

SHEPPERD, D. E.
Blairstown, Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Dec 23 1865
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:661
D. E. Shepperd, a well known hardware merchant and automobile dealer of Blairstown, Missouri, is a native of Ohio. He was born at Moxahala, Perry County, Ohio, December 23, 1865, and is a son of G. W. and Martha J. Shepperd, both natives of Ohio. The father was born November 27, 1841, and died April 25, 1905, and his wife departed this life several years before the death of her husband. She died in 1868 when D. E. was about three years of age. The following children were born to G. W. and Martha J. Shepperd: Mrs. W. H. Larick, Daily, Iowa; Mrs. M. Penman, Glouster, Oklahoma, and D. E., the subject of this sketch. After the mother died the father was again married and two sons and a daughter were born to that union: W. B., McKeesport, Pennsylvania; C. S., Moxahala, Ohio, and Mrs. Alice Stalismith, who died at Zanesville, Ohio, in May, 1916. D. E. Shepperd was reared in Perry County, Ohio, and educated in the public schools. When he was twenty-one years of age he went to Pittsburg, Kansas, where he was employed about five months, when he went to Kansas City, Missouri, where he entered the employ of I. D. Clapp, a wholesale commission dealer. After remaining there about a year he came to Blairstown and engaged in the harness business. A few years later he added a hardware stock and later added the automobile business. He is one of the successful merchants of Blairstown and has built up a large trade. In 1906 he bought the J. H. Schweer building, where his hardware store is located. In addition to his other business enterprises he is now erecting a large garage. Mr. Shepperd was united in marriage in February, 1893, to Miss Susan Fisher, a daughter of C. S. and Martha J. Fisher, Henry County pioneers. They settled in Big Creek township at a very early date. The father was a native of Missouri and the mother of Virginia. C. S. Fisher died in 1903 and Mrs. Fisher resides at Blairstown with their daughter, Mrs. Shepperd. To Mr. and Mrs. Shepperd have been born the following children: Ruby L., the wife of W. H. Whitaker of Blairstown, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; Lelia and Ronda, both of whom reside at home with their parents. Mr. Shepperd served as postmaster of Blairstown for nine years, receiving his appointment from President Roosevelt. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Shepperd has been successful in his business undertaking. When he came to Blairstown he only had $500 capital, and today he is one of the well-to-do men of Henry County, and in addition to his prosperous business institution, he and his wife are the owners of 360 acres of valuable land in Big Creek township. He is one of Henry County's substantial citizens.

SHEWMAKER, S. W.
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Apr 16 1868, Buchanan Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:744
S. W. Shewmaker, owner and proprietor, "Blue Valley Grain and Stock Farm," is a native Missourian. He was born in Buchanan County, April 16 1868, a son of J. P. and Minerva J. (Rockholt) Shewmaker, both also natives of Buchanan County, the former born in 1842 and the latter in 1844. They now reside in Platte township, Buchanan County. J. P. Shewmaker is a son of Woodford Shewmaker, a Kentuckian, who died while making a trip across the plains to California in 1849. S. W. Shewmaker's great grandfather, Luda Martin, was a Scotchman and entered the land from the government in 1837, which is now owned by J. P. Shewmaker, in Platte township, Buchanan County. A part of the old cabin which Luda Martin built on the place, when he settled here, is still standing. S. W. Shewmaker is one of four children born to his parents, as follow: S. W., the subject of this sketch; Mary, who resides in Buchanan County, Missouri; Dr. J. L., Phillipsburg, Kansas; and A. F., a stereotype foreman and pressman of the St. Joseph Gazette plant and printing office, who lives in St. Joseph, Missouri. S. W. Shewmaker was reared in Buchanan County and educated in the public schools. He graduated from the Gower High School and Bryant's commercial College of St. Joseph. He engaged in farming and stock raising in early life in his native county, until 1914, when he came to Henry County and purchased his present place. "Blue Valley Grain and Stock Farm" contains 375 acres, and adjoins the town of Brownington. The land is principally what is known as valley land and is one of the productive grain farms of the county, as well as being admirably adapted to stock raising. Mr. Shewmaker raises large quantities of wheat, corn and oats, and is also extensively interested in stock raising. He specialized in breeding roan Durham cattle and has met with more than usual success in this field of endeavor, his hear leader being registered. He is also quite an extensive hog raiser. S. W. Shewmaker was united in marriage in 1888 with Miss Ella C. Gibson, a daughter of J. A. and Caroline Gibson. Mrs. Shewmaker departed this life in October, 1917, leaving the following children: G. F., married Vernie Isenhour, of Andrew County, Missouri, and lives on the old home place; Ray R., married Eunice Denzler, Brownington, now in the National Army, going to Camp Funston, July 23, 1918; J. Carl, an employee of the Empire Oil and Gas Company, Eldorado, Kansas; and Ewing, Paul and Janett, all of whom reside at home with their father. Mr. Shewmaker is a progressive and enterprising citizen and a member of the Baptist Church. He is a Democrat.

SHOBE, John
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 7 1839, Warren Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:540
John Shobe. Prominent among the men of this county who have made a way for themselves unaided through life and who will long be remembered as successful business men is John Shobe. He was born in Warren County, Kentucky, January 7, 1839. His father, Absalom Shobe, was a native of Howard County, Virginia, born September 8, 1803, who when fourteen years old removed with the family to Warren County, Kentucky, where he was reared, and married Miss Jane Dunn. She was also born and raised in that county. They had a family of eight children, John being the third. They are still living at their old home. Our subject was carefully brought up in the occupation of farming and stock dealing, at which he was engaged till the fall of 1865. Then he embarked in the livery business at Glasgow, Kentucky, continuing it till March, 1868, when he removed to Pettis County, Missouri. Here he once more gave his attention to farming and stock raising, and in October, 1869, he came to Clinton, Missouri, and with S. K. Williams as a partner started in the grocery business. That not being suited to his energetic disposition. he disposed of his interest therein in 1874, and with W. H. Cock became occupied in the stock business. Mr. C. remained as a partner for two years, after which time I. M. Johnston became associated with him. This partnership has existed at intervals ever since. Mr. S. owns a fine body of land in Bethlehem Township of 410 acres which is well improved. On this he feeds annually a large number of cattle and hogs. He was married December 7, 1865, to Miss Henrietta Wooten, a native of Barren County, Kentucky. They have three children: Mary E., Anderson and Absalom. They are members of the Christian Church.

SHOE, Christopher
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1831, Germany
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1123
CHRISTOPHER SHOE, proprietor of the Appleton City Mills, came originally from Germany, where he was born July 23, 1831. When he was two and a half years old the family emigrated to America, locating in Richland County, Ohio, which was their home for six years. Moving thence to Rock Island County, Illinois, they lived there one year, and then farmed in Scott County, Iowa, until 1849. For five years they gave their attention to saw milling and after this farmed and operated a saw mill alternately each for three years. Going to Union County of the same state, Mr. Shoe ran a saw mill and carding factory, which was destroyed by fire. As a result he erected a large grist and saw mill, conducting it for five years. In 1869 he came to St. Clair County and engaged in farming. In September, 1877, he erected his present large mills. He is also a prominent farmer of the county, owning one of the finest farms in this section. Mr. Shoe was married September 22, 1847, to Miss Nancy Forgey, a native of Indiana. They have nine children Margaret, David, Esther, Mary, John W., Christopher L., Sarah E., William E., and Nancy L. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. In 1873, he was one of the county commissioners.

SHOEMAKER, John F.
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Jun 5 1869
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:508
John F. Shoemaker, chairman of the Bethlehem Township Division of the Henry County Council of Defense and leader in the activities in his township toward furthering the cause of America in the great World War for the safety of the cause of democracy throughout the world, is a progressive and successful agriculturist whose beautiful home and well kept and highly productive farm gives every evidence of thrift, industry and prosperity. The Shoemaker farm in Bethlehem township consists of 140 acres, fifty acres of which produced a total of 1,000 bushels of wheat during the past season. Mr. Shoemaker is renting 125 acres additional land, making 265 acres in all, which he is farming. John F. Shoemaker was born in Indiana June 5, 1869, son of Edward and Miriam (Stannard) Shoemaker. The former was a native of New Jersey and the latter of Ohio. Edward Shoemaker came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1883 and settled on a farm located one mile north of his son's present place and resided on his Missouri farm until his death in 1907 at the age of sixty-eight years. Mrs. Miriam Shoemaker died in 1885. Edward and Miriam Shoemaker were parents of five children: Viola, deceased; one child died in infancy; Zella, deceased; John F., of this review; Mrs. Belle Logan, Leesville township. John F. Shoemaker bought his first farm in 1894. This farm was a. small one consisting of but thirty-five acres. He resided on that farm until he purchased seventy-seven and one-half acres of his present farm in 1906. To this tract he added sixty acres in 1908. Since taking possession of this farm he has been constantly improving it and making it more productive until the Shoemaker farm is one of the best in Henry County. In 1894 John F. Shoemaker was united in marriage with Mary Brown, the daughter of Harry P. Brown, one of the oldest settlers of Bethlehem township. Two children have been born to this marriage: Owen L., born July 23, 1898, and the second child died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker have an adopted daughter, Maude, aged thirteen years. Mr. Shoemaker has long been active and influential in public affairs in his township and county. He has served as road overseer and trustee of Bethlehem township and is one of the leaders of the Democratic party in Henry County. He is a member of the board of trustees which have charge of the upkeep and improvement of the State Inter-County Seat Highway and is an enthusiastic advocate of a permanent good road system for Henry County. He is active in home war work and is chairman of the Bethlehem division of the Henry County Council of Defense. It will thus be seen that he is a very busy citizen, engrossed as he is with much public work of an honorary and useful character and the cultivation of his farm.

SHOMAKER, L. C.
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 21 1852, Pendleton Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:771
L. C. Shomaker, farmer and stock dealer, section 9, a native of Pendleton County, Kentucky, was born October 21, 1852, his parents being Landers and Catherine (Metcalf) Shomaker, also Kentuckians by birth. L. C. moved to Missouri in 1855 with the family and located in Buchanan County, where they lived ten years, going thence to Shelby County. He was reared upon a farm and received a common school education, supplemented with fifteen months' attendance in the high school at Atchison, Kansas. Since completing his studies at this school he has been engaged in farming. He came to Henry County in 1870 and moved to his present farm in 1880. L. C. Shomaker and a younger brother, J. H., jointly own 805 acres of land, with a sufficient supply of living water for stock. Four hundred acres are in cultivation and the remainder of the tract is pasture land. These brothers are prominent stock feeders and dealers in the township. L. C. Shomaker was married January 6, 1876, to Miss Anna E. Collins, a daughter of H. B. Collins, of Henry County. They have three children: Claude, Maud and Mark.

SHORT, George W.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1811, KY
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1139
GEORGE W. SHORT, a native of Kentucky, was born June 18, 1811, his parents being George and Catharine (Monical) Short. George W. was the second son of six sons and five daughters. In 1813 the family removed to Indiana and located in Washington County, where they were among the pioneer settlers. Our subject grew to manhood in Washington County, and was married October 13, 1831, to Easter Carleton, of that county. There were nine children by this marriage: Elizabeth (deceased), Nancy C., William L., Hannah (wife of C. Minns), George F. (deceased), Samuel R., Margaret (wife of John Lewellen, Easter Ann (deceased) and David W. Mrs. Short died in the fall of 1862. Mr. S was married in Putnam County, Indiana, January 24, 1865, to Mrs. Cynthia Ann Hines, a widow of John Hines and a daughter of Thomas Read. She was a Kentuckian by birth. She has one son by her former marriage, Franklin Hines. There are two children by this last union, General Alonzo Sherman and Ama Cynthia. Mr. Short removed from Indiana to Missouri in 1839 and first located in Howard County, but in the fall of 1840 came to this county and settled on his present farm. He now owns 235 acres of land, but has owned 800 acres, of which he has given the larger portion to his children. He enlisted in March, 1862, in Company E of the Seventh Missouri Cavalry and served till discharged in the spring of 1863. After this he returned home, and re-enlisted and served in the Home Guards until the close of tile war. Mr. and Mrs. Short are members of the M. E. Church.

SHOUP, John W.
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: 1839, Adams Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1222
JOHN W. SHOUP, farmer, section 30, is a son of Reason Shoup, a native of Adams County, Ohio, his parents having come originally from Pennsylvania. The mother of John W., whose maiden name was Elizabeth Foster, was also born in Adams County, Ohio. Her parents were Virginians by birth. The subject of this sketch, the third child in a family of six children, was born in Adams County, Ohio, August 9, 1839. When he was six years old his parents moved to Lee County, Iowa, where he grew to manhood, spending his boyhood days on a farm. He has made farming his occupation during life. August 20, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Thirteenth United States Infantry, and remained in service three years, participating in many important battles, among which were Chickasau, Bayou, Arkansas Post, sieges of Jackson and Vicksburg, and others. After being mustered out he went to Putnam County, Missouri, where he was married to Miss Mollie E. Price, after which he resided in Putnam County till 1870. Then he came to his present location, where he has a farm of 110 acres. Mrs. S. was born in Jefferson County, Iowa, May 16, 1844. She was a daughter of Joseph and Mary A. (Puffenbarger) Price, who were natives of Ohio. The family of Mr. and Mrs. S. have numbered eight children, six of whom are living: Ostella F., Cora L., George T., Effie A., James M. and Fannie A.

SHY, Carl
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Feb 2 1838, Hesse Cassel, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:743
Carl Shy was born in Hesse Cassel, near Maraberg, Germany, February 2, 1838, his parents being Ludwick and Margaret (Smith) Shy. He was the only child, and his mother died when he was three years old. In his fifteenth year he came to America in order to obviate the necessity of giving the seven years service requisite in the German army. His father's brother, Charles Shy, was living in Lincoln County, Missouri, and to him he made his way. He remained two years with his uncle, and they both started for California, and coming through Henry County visit Thomas Shipp, an old friend of his uncle, they began doing mason work, and concluded to remain here. Mr. Shy continued to work at his trade until 1859, when he secured a piece of land and commenced farming. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted at Georgetown in the Seventh Missouri, and remained in the service for three years, taking part in the battles of Lone Jack, Booneville, etc. Toward the close of the war he served six months in Col. Weaver's company of militia. Returning to his farm on August 6, 1865, he was united in matrimony with Miss Margaret A. Davis, and since then he has lived on the home place. This contains 480 acres of good land, 340 acres being in cultivation. He handles from fifty to eighty head of cattle and keeps a good grade of Short Horns. He and his wife have eight children: Mattie, William, Nettie, Florence, Warren, Clarence, Roy, and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Shy are members of the Christian Church, and in politics he is Republican.

SIMMS, Dennis
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 1 1894
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:820
Dennis Simms - The Simms Motor Company, located on North Main street, Clinton, Missouri, is owned and operated by Dennis Simms, who established this business October 1, 1917. Mr. Simms was born January 1, 1894, on a farm near Norborne, Carroll County, Missouri. His parents, John and Sarah (O'Connell) Simms, of Kentucky and Ireland, located in Carroll County, Missouri, in 1860, and made their home in her environs all of their days. Mrs. Simms was laid to rest in 1901 and John Simms is still farming his land where he has lived so many years. They had four children: Dennis was the first born; Mary, now Mrs. Holder, lives in Sisson, Illinois; William, of Butte, Montana; and James, of Norborne, Missouri. Dennis Simms received his education in the high school of Norborne, Missouri, and the Chillicothe Normal School, Chillicothe, Missouri, graduating from the latter institution in 1907. After finishing his education he was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Kansas City as assistant bookkeeper. He was employed in many different capacities while with this company, becoming familiar with all lines of their business. Just before coming to Clinton, he was personal supervisor of territory of Missouri local managers. Dennis Simms was married June 18, 1914, to Zetta Arvin and they have a family of two children, Dennis J., and Eunice. The building in which Mr. Simms has his business has a frontage of 53 feet. and it is 125 feet deep. He has an up-to-date service where he is able to meet the needs of his patrons. He has the agency of the Fordson Tractor, which is to have a great future after the war. Mr. Simms and his wife are members of the Catholic Church and Mr. Simms is a member of the following organizations: The Holy Rosary Council, the Knights of Columbus, the Marguerite Council at Kansas City, Missouri. He is also a member of the Salesmanship Congress of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

SIMONDS, Charles Jacobs
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Mar 16 1873
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:589
Charles Jacobs Simonds, a successful dairyman of Henry County, was born March 16, 1873, in Palmyra, McCoupin County, Illinois, the son of Charles Granby and Mary J. (McConthey) Simonds. They were the parents of four children, and by a former marriage to Elizabeth McConthey, sister of Mary McConthey, Mr. Simonds had three children. Charles G. Simonds was born May 1, 1831, in Roodhouse, Green County, Illinois, and followed farming in that county until his removal to Cass County, Missouri, in 1878. He is a son of Joshua and Lulu Ann Simonds, the former a native of New York, where he was born January 8, 1802. In the very early days, and the opening up of Illinois, Joshua Simonds came to Roodhouse, Illinois, and conducted a general merchandise store, where he died September 10, 1834. Charles G. Simonds, his son, passed away November 12, 1902, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Charles Jacobs Simonds received his education in the rural schools of Cass County and the schools of Harrisonville and Warrensburg, Missouri. In 1899, he rented land in Cass County and continued to farm until 1902, when he came to Henry County and purchased the Thomas Gray farm, east of Calhoun. The following year he disposed of this land and purchased his present farm. He built a new house and made various other improvements. The marriage of Charles Simonds and Lulu Alta Funk was solemnized, September 26, 1899, in Cass County. Mrs. Simonds was born May 9, 1878, in Cass County, a daughter of Joseph and Mary F. (Swank) Funk. Joseph Funk was born July 5, 1845, in Wheeling, West Virginia, and his wife was born November 22, 1850, in Virginia. They now reside on their farm in Cass County, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Simonds are the parents of six children: Marion Ashby, Joseph Charles, Mary Eunice, Perry Lawrence, Linneus Albert and Lulu Alta, all of whom are at home with their parents. For the past six years, Mr. Simonds has been conducting a daily business and his herd of Jersey cattle is increasing year by year with corresponding increase in the financial gains. He operates 250 acres of land, 200 acres of which he owns. Mr. Simonds is a Democrat, and is a member of the school board. He is a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator at Calhoun, and a member of the Mystic Workers.

SIMONS, Josiah
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jun 10 1833, Stark Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:542
Josiah Simons, contractor and builder, a native of Stark County, Ohio, was born June 10, 1833, and there spent his boyhood days. His father, being a carpenter by trade, the son was brought up to learn that occupation, which he has followed since of sufficient age to do the work. At the age of seventeen he left his home and until 1867 was engaged at his chosen calling in various cities of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. In that year (1867) he came to Clinton, Missouri, and soon became a prominent contractor and builder, and did a large business here till 1875. Going to Wills County, Indiana, he made his residence there about two years, when he returned to Clinton in 1877 and resumed his former occupation. He has built many of the prominent buildings here, among which may be mentioned Haysler's hardware store, Biffin's furniture building and the Heckler House. Mr. Simons was married April 22, 1859, to Miss Jane Straw, of Ohio. They have three children living: Harrison J., Elizabeth E. and Rose B. In 1862 Mr. S. enlisted in Company B., Ninety-ninth Ohio Regiment, serving till August, 1865. He is a member of the Masonic order and Knights of Pythias, and is also connected with the M. E. Church.

SIMPSON, George William
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Aug 25 1845, Kemp Co, Canada
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:696
George B. Simpson, farmer and stock raiser, section 21, was born in Kemp County, Canada, August 25, 1845. His father, George Simpson, was a native of Scotland, and by calling was a teacher and farmer. His mother's maiden name was Mary Truxler. George W. was the youngest in a family of three children, two sons and one daughter. He grew to manhood on the home farm and received his education in his native county. When about eighteen years old he engaged in farming, which he continued for about two years, then embarking in the milling business. This he followed until 1867, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and resumed farming. His estate embraces eighty acres of the best of land and is well improved, with a good residence and fine young orchard. In February, 1875, Mr. S. married Miss Ann Kepner, a native of Pennsylvania. They are members of the Baptist Church. They have two interesting daughters, Effie and Maud.

SINK, John R.
Collins Township, St. Clair County
born: 1826, Wilmington, DE
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1177
JOHN R. SINK is a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and was born in 1826. John Sink, his father, who was born in Pennsylvania in 1800, was married on the 14th day of July, 1822, to Miss Sallie A. Peterson, of Wilmington, and by this union there were three children, of whom John R. was the youngest. He accompanied his father to Kentucky while young, and lived there until seventeen years of age, when he emigrated to Green County, Illinois, living there until 1880. Then he came to St. Clair County, Missouri, and has here gained for himself an enviable reputation as a progressive agriculturist and citizen. In 1848 he married Miss Mary M. Story, a daughter of Vincent Story, Esq., and a resident of Morgan County, Illinois. They have had a family of twelve children: John Vincent, George W., James J., Lydia A., Sallie J., Mary J., Nancy H., Charles M., Martha E., Harry A., Ida E. and Eugene. Two of these are deceased. Mr. S. first came to this county during the fall of 1873, purchasing the land which he now occupies, consisting of 288 acres. Politically he is a Democrat. He is master of the Grange at Mitchell, Greene County, Illinois.

SINKS, George W.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 3 1837, Hamilton Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:687
George W. Sinks, farmer and stock raiser, section 8, was born in Hamilton County, Illinois. August 3, 1837, his parents being Paul and Elizabeth (Lyle) Sinks, natives of Virginia. When George was twelve years old, they removed to St. Louis County, Missouri, where he resided until nineteen years of age, then returning to Illinois. he farmed in Hancock County, for about eighteen months, after which he worked at the cooper's trade for fourteen months in southern Illinois. In 1858 he crossed the plains to Pike's Peak, but in about three months retraced his steps to Illinois. August 3, 1859. Mr. Sinks married Miss Armelia Lambrith, a native of Kentucky. He followed farming in Illinois until 1865, when he went to Kansas, farmed there until 1868 and then came to Henry County, Missouri. His farm embraces 197 acres, all under fence and well improved, upon which is a good house, barn and orchard. Mr. S. handles some cattle and hogs and also owns a number of fine cattle. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity, and belongs to the Encampment. He and his wife have a family of five children: Armila, William, Lewis, Walter and Arthur. Mr. Sinks is connected with the M. E. Church.

SIPE, Harriett E. FEWELL
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jul 16 1823, North Carolina
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:653
Mrs. Harriet E. Sipe is the daughter of Mason C. Fewell, who was born January 8, 1797, in Culpeper County, Virginia, and who married in 1822, Miss Melinda L. Wall, originally of Rockingham County, North Carolina, born September 2, 1799. She died in that state September 17, 1829. In 1839 Mr. Fewell, with three of his children, his mother and sister, came to Henry County in company with a colony of relatives and friends to the number of 144 souls. For many years he was closely identified with the growth and prosperity of this county, and among its largest property holders and heaviest stock men. He owned, at his death, a fine estate Of 1,000 acres, of which "Meadow Farm," (the present residence of Mrs. Sipe) forms a part. Harriet E. Fewell was married, September 10, 1857, to Dr. Jacob Sipe, of this county, and they had one son and one daughter: Linnie A., born September 3, 1858, and Undrie T., born May 2, 1861, died July 6, following. Dr. Sipe was a well known physician and surgeon and had an extensive practice in Henry County. In later life he gave considerable attention to the disease of the eye and was making the treatment of that member a specialty. November 14, 1862, he was appointed surgeon in Company K, Seventh Regiment Missouri Infantry, of the Confederate service, receiving his discharge September 16, 1863, Soon after this he was made prisoner and taken to Rolla, being placed in the hospital November 21, 1865. He died the third day after and his burial place is marked by a suitable monument erected by his widow. Mrs. Sipe is now residing at "Meadow Farm," near Calhoun.

SISSON, John A.
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Feb 6 1837, Kanawha Co, WV
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:743
John A. Sisson was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia, February 6, 1837. His father, James C. Sisson, was born December 25, 1820, in Kanawha County, where he was married, in October, 1842, to Miss Esther Hultz, born May 28, 1824. They lived in Western Virginia until 1853, then moved to Missouri, and until 1859 resided in Johnson County. Coming to Henry County in that year they settled on Deepwater, where the family now live. Mr. Sisson's death occurred January 14, 1880, and since that time John has been the head of the family. The farm is pleasantly situated on the south side of Deepwater, and contains 280 acres of improved land, and is well supplied with stock, he feeding each year from fifty to 100 head of beef cattle. The family has numbered eleven children, viz: Adam D., (who died at ten years), Henry, (living in Butler), Martha, Nancy, John, Benjamin, Johannah, Mary, William, Laura and Lee. John was married September 24, 1875, to Miss Dora Dooley, daughter of H. J. Dooley. She died February 13, 1878, leaving two children, Lena, a bright little girl of seven years, and Pearl, aged four.

SLACK, Henry
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jan 5 1843, Linn Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:654
Henry Slack was born in Linn County, Missouri, January 5, 1843. James C. Slack, his father, a native of Kentucky, came to Missouri, in 1815, where he was married to Miss Carolina Humphry. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and obtained a common school education in Linn County. In 1865 he went to Nebraska, where he clerked in a general store for two years. In 1867 he removed to Henry County, Missouri, and followed farming until December 11, 1873, then engaging in the grocery business at Calhoun. In December, 1877, he was burned out. In the following year he built his present store building, a large brick structure, in the second story of which is the Masonic hall. He carries a complete stock of groceries, boots and shoes, etc., and is doing a satisfactory business. He has held the office of constable for four years and that of justice of the peace for eight years, and has been secretary of Calhoun Lodge No. 184, A. F. & A. M., for eight years. October 1, 1873, Mr. Slack married Miss Martha Carter, a native of Virginia. Her death occurred January 1, 1881. Three children had been born to them: James, Harry and Vest. Mr. S. was again married November 30, 1881, to Mrs. Bettie Gray, a daughter of Judge Calvert. They have one child, Clifton.

SLACK, Henry Judge
Calhoun, Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jan 5 1843
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:563
Henry Slack, a retired merchant and real estate dealer of Calhoun, Missouri, was born in Linn County, Missouri, January 5, 1843, a son of James C. and Caroline (Humphrey) Slack. James C. Slack was born in Henderson County, Kentucky, in 1815 and in 1817 his parents left their home in that State and came to Boone County, Missouri. In 1838 James Slack moved to Linn County, Missouri, where he farmed until he came to Henry County in 1867. He lived three miles south of Calhoun until his death in 1872. Mrs. Caroline Humphrey Slack was born in Kentucky in 1825 and died in 1910. They were the parents of nine children: John of Tulsa, Oklahoma; William B., died in 1862 while serving in the Civil War in the Confederate Army; Henry, the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mary E. Bentley, deceased; Alfred, a carpenter, Calhoun, Missouri; Mrs. Lydia Whitley, deceased; Mrs. Nancy Lucas, Webb City, Missouri; Thomas G., lives one mile northwest of Clinton; Virginia, married C. Ford, Windsor, Missouri. Henry Slack was reared on the farm and when twenty-one years of age clerked in a general store at Ashland, Nebraska. He was employed in this work until 1867, when he returned to Calhoun, Missouri, where he was engaged in farming until 1873. He then purchased a general merchandise stock in Calhoun, Missouri, and continued that business until 1900, when he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He owns eighty acres of well improved land east of Calhoun and also real estate in Calhoun. Henry Slack has been twice married. October 1, 1873, he was married to Martha Carter, a native of West Virginia. The following children were born to this union: James E., a sketch of whom follows this article; one died in infancy, and George, a contractor in New York City. Some years after the death of his first wife Henry Slack was married in 1881 to Betty (Calvert) Gray, who was born in Pettis County in 1856. She was the widow of John Gray and a daughter of Nod Calvert. Two children, Alice and Clifton, were born to this union. Both are deceased. Mr. Slack is a member of the Baptist Church and a thorough business man, enjoying the respect and honor of those who know him.

SLACK, James E.
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Jul 23 1874
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:559
James E. Slack was born in Henry County, Missouri, July 23, 1874, and is now engaged in farming in Springfield township. He received his education in the grade schools and the Calhoun High School, from which he was graduated. In 1897 he was married to Edna Finks, who was born in 1875 and is a daughter of Judge Mark F. and Nancy E. (Avery) Finks, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Slack are the parents of seven children, as follow: Martha Irene, Lyman, Helen, Marjorie, Henry, Earl V. and Walter, all of whom are at home with their parents. James E. Slack has 175 acres in the home farm and 160 acres in Oklahoma. He is a breeder of Shorthorn cattle and jacks, specializing in thoroughbred cattle, and is endeavoring to propagate the noted "Casey" breed, being the blood of "Choice Goods," "Young Abbotsburn," etc. "Prince of Tebolaun" and "Carolina" are undefeated as show cattle. He has a herd of twenty head of thoroughbreds, breeding cows and heifers. In politics he is a Democrat and belongs to the Baptist Church. He also belongs to the Free Mason Lodge. Mr. James E. Slack has for years been a protector of quails and makes the preservation of game birds a hobby.

SLAVENS, George Washington
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Nov 23 1829, Scioto Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:792
George W. Slavens, farmer, section 33, owes his nativity to Scioto County, Ohio, where he was born November 23, 1829. While he was a small boy the family removed to Indiana, where they remained about eighteen months, going thence to Vermillion County, Illinois. In 1837 they came to Henry County, Missouri, locating on section 11, Bethlehem Township, and being among the early settlers here. George spent his boyhood days in following the plow, and attending the old log schools, which were then few and far between. He remained with the family till the summer of 1854, subsequently settling on his present farm of 260 acres, all of which is well improved and fenced. Mr. Slavens was united in marriage August 4, 1853, to Miss Nancy J. Parks, of Henry County, Missouri. They had six children, four of whom are living: Mary C., John R., Susan E. and Jessie. Mrs. S.'s death occurred in December, 1867. He was again married August 31, 1873, to Mrs. Agnes J. Nichols, whose maiden name was Parks. They had four children: Edna G., Effie B., Nannie and Charles S.

SLAVENS, Reuben
Bethlehem Township, Henry County
born: Sep 27 1825, Pike Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:792
Reuben Slavens, farmer, section 28, came originally from Ohio, having been born in Pike County, September 27, 1825. His father, John Slavens, was born in West Virginia, and was there reared. His mother, formerly Mary Ruckman, was of Ohio, and was there married. They had eight children, of whom Reuben was the second. In 1835, the family removed to Vermillion County, Illinois, residing there about one year, and for the following eight months they lived in other parts of Illinois. In 1837, coming to Henry County, Missouri, they settled on section 11, Bethlehem Township, and there his father died in 1863. His mother's death occurred in Ohio in 1827. In 1862, Mr. S. returned to Ohio and resided there till the spring of 1863, when his father's last sickness called him home. He soon resumed farming on his present place, which he settled in 1857. He has a fine farm of 280 acres, and is known throughout the county as a successful man. Mr. S. was married September 28, 1849, to Miss Nancy Stephenson, a native of Ohio. They have two children: John and Martha M. They are members of the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

SLAYTON, William T.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: May 22 1850
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:795
William T. Slayton, a descendant of a Henry County pioneer family, was born in Shawnee township May 22, 1850. He is a son of James and Susan Howerton Slayton, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of North Carolina, who came to Henry County and settled in Shawnee township about 1840. James Slayton was a son of Thomas Slayton, who came to this county in 1839 and settled in Big Creek township, and later settled in Shawnee township. He was one of the first settlers in that section. W. T. Slayton is one of a family of three children born to his parents, the others being Fannie, who died at the age of thirteen years, and Nannie, married Isaac Adair and is now deceased. William T. Slayton was united in marriage in 1874 to Miss Harriet Rogers, a daughter of Sterling and Kittie Ann Rogers, who came to Henry County shortly after the Civil War and are both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Slayton have been born two children: Leonard, farmer in Big Creek township, married Emily Walker, and Mrs. Minnie Smith, on the home place with her mother.

SLUDER, Isaac
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1839, Hendricks Co, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1140
ISAAC SLUDER, farmer and stock raiser, section 4, was born in Hendricks County, Indiana, August 30, 1839. His father, Henry Sluder, was a native of the same state, and his mother, whose maiden name was Nancy Lockhart, came originally from West Virginia. The family early removed to Owen County, and from there to Washington and then to Sullivan County, where Henry Sluder died in 1864. Isaac grew to maturity in Indiana, and after removing to Sullivan County he learned the shoemakers trade, working at the business about twenty years. He was married in Sullivan County April 20, 1859, to Miss Nancy Chestnut, a daughter of James Chestnut. They had four children: Martha E., (wife of Walter Kennett), Mary F., (wife of Martin Anderson), Ollie O. and Emma. Mrs. Sluder died in St. Clair County February 16, 1881. Mr. S. was married in this county June 2, 1881, to Mrs. Eliza Parker, widow of Elias Parker. She was born in Ohio, but moved west after her marriage and settled in St. Clair County. She has three children by her first husband, Estella Ann, Frank C. and Alice J. Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Sluder have one child, John Edward. Mr. S. removed to Missouri in 1880, settling on the farm where he now resides in 1881. There are 400 acres of excellent land in his place.

SMITH, Benjamin Franklin
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: May 12 1827, Saline Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:594
Benjamin Franklin Smith, M.D., druggist and physician, was born in Saline County, Missouri, May 12, 1827, and was the son of Abraham Smith, a Virginian by birth, who lived for many years in Tennessee where he married Miss Sarah Pierce. In 1822 he moved to Missouri, and in 1838 he died when forty-eight years of age. His wife was born in Tennessee in 1801 and died in 1881. B. F. Smith received a common school education and was very studious in youth. He studied medicine with Dr. Hobbs, of Independence, in 1848, and graduated from the University of Louisville, Kentucky, in 1852, and has been an active practitioner since that time. Locating in Warrensburg, he practiced for five years, going thence to Eldorado, Missouri, where he lived until 1865, Then he moved to Carson City, Colorado, and started a drug store, and entered into a large practice which was continued until 1872, when he returned to Windsor, Missouri. He bought out the drug store of M. L. Stafford, and has since been doing a large business and attending to a remunerative practice. In 1846 he enlisted in the Mexican war under Colonel A. W. Doniphan in Captain J. W. Reed's Company, of Saline County. He remained with Colonel Doniphan through all his memorable marches, until the expiration of his time, receiving much credit from his commander for gallant conduct on the field of battle. Since returning home the doctor has crossed the plains to Colorado and New Mexico several times, and has traveled up and down in the mountains for a 1,000 miles, spending some ten years in that country. He was elected county treasurer of Fremont County, Colorado, in 1864 and re-elected in 1868, serving for four years. In 1873 he received Robert M. Funk as a partner in the drug business, and this firm are still doing the business. He married Miss Adeline Depp in 1853, in Warrensburg, Missouri. She was the daughter of John Depp, of Kentucky, and was born in 1832. They have five children: Oscar L. (now prosecuting attorney of Carter County, Missouri), Benjamin O. (telegraph operator on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad), Virginia Wallace (Mrs. B. D. Patrick, of Appleton City, Missouri), Jesse Fremont and Lelia (Mrs. W. H. Walker, whose husband is editor and publisher of the Windsor Review). Politically the doctor is a Democrat. He has been an Odd Fellow for thirty-four years and a Mason for thirty-two years, and he is a member of both lodges in this city. He has indeed been the architect of his own fortune, and his reputation as a practitioner is wide spread.

SMITH, George F.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Sep 17 1847
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:712
George F. Smith - The first home of George F. Smith, widely known "old settler" of Leesville township, living south of the village of Coal, was a log cabin. Forty-seven years ago he settled upon his first forty acres in Leesville township, cleared the land of timber, suffered from chills and fever, worked hard and planned ahead for a beautiful home. He has realized his ambitions and now owns one of the most attractive farm residences in Henry County, combining the old time ideas of a Virginia home with modernity and occupying a beautiful setting in the timbered country from which Mr. Smith has created his fine farm. The first "forty" has grown to four "forties," or a total of 160 acres of well tilled land. The Smith farm is well improved with a fine farm residence of seven rooms, erected in 1880 and remodeled in 1890. George F. Smith was born in Patrick County, Virginia, September 17, 1847, and is the son of Foulks and Mary Ann (Handy) Smith, both members of old Virginia families. For further particulars the reader is referred to the sketch of Joseph H. Smith, brother of the subject of this review. George F. Smith was reared and educated in Virginia and came to Missouri in 1868. He was first employed as a hired hand at monthly wages for one year. He made rails at a wage of $1.25 to $1.50 per hundred and became an expert rail splitter, able to cut and split from 100 to 130 fence rails per day. Mr. Smith in his younger days was an expert at both axe wielding and at "the table." Strong in body and very active he was an expert with the old fashioned cradle and his services were in demand during the wheat harvest season. He received $18 to $20 per month and his board for this work. In the meantime he enjoyed life while working hard and after a hard days work in the field he would follow the hounds in an exciting fox hunt all night long. For years he kept a pack of fox hounds and also treed and caught many "coons." He made his first purchase of land in 1871, when he bought forty acres, which was only partly cleared of timber. He has cleared and improved this tract as well as three others of the same size, and went in debt for land each time when he made a purchase, believing that the best plan is to let the land help pay for itself. January 7, 1869, George F. Smith and Susanna C. Nichols were united in marriage. This marriage was blessed with children as follow: William F., the successful merchant at Coal, Missouri; George Henderson, accidentally killed, was born December 14, 1873, and died January 27, 1896; Mrs. Kate Trollinger, Oklahoma; Lenney, a farmer of the neighborhood; Finis Frances, died at the age of one year; Mrs. Adella McCowan, a former teacher now living at Malvern, Iowa; Mrs. Lillie D. Randalls, living near Tightwad, Henry County; Cora Edith, a successful teacher for the past four years, and a student of the Warrensburg State Normal School; Jennie, died in 1905 at the age of thirteen years. Mr. Smith is a Democrat and loyal to his party and its principles. He is a deacon in the Presbyterian Church at Coal and is one of the best known of the substantial and well to do old settlers of Henry County.

SMITH, Harry P.
Urich, Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Dec 21 1871
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:653
Harry P. Smith, of the firm of Smith & Graham, leading furniture dealers and undertakers of Urich, Missouri, and mayor of Urich, is a native son of Henry County. He was born in Bogard township, this county, December 21, 1871, and is a son of William L. and Selina (Dewberry) Smith. The father was a native of western New York, born in 1823, and his wife was a native of England, who came to America with her uncle and Rasho Black when she was fifteen years of age. The father died in March, 1881, and the mother died in January, 1911, and the father is buried in Grant Cemetery in Cass County, Missouri. Mrs. Smith's remains were interred in Urich Cemetery. The Smith family settled in Henry County shortly after the Civil War, locating in Bogard township. The father was a plasterer by trade and after coming to this county he worked at his trade at intervals. He served for six years in the United States Navy and during the Civil War he served in the Union Army, being a member of Company F, 78th Regiment Illinois Infantry. During the course of his military service he participated in many important battles and campaigns, among which might be mentioned Sherman's march to the sea. After the close of the war he was mustered out of service by general order of the war department, June 7, 1865. To William L. and Salina (Dewberry) Smith were born the following children: Mrs. Maria Helms, Creighton, Missouri; G. R., Greencastle, Indiana; Edward C., deceased; C. F., farmer in Bogard township; Mrs. Susie DePew, Urich, Missouri; Harry P., the subject of this sketch; Albert E., died in 1896, and Mark D., farmer in Bogard township. Harry P. Smith was reared to manhood on the home farm in Henry County and received his education in the public schools. He began his mercantile career in Urich in the confectionery business, which he followed for three years. He was then clerk in a dry goods store about three years in Urich, and then in partnership with Charles L. Graham, he bought out the furniture and undertaking business of Ray & Clarey. This was in 1911, and he has successfully been engaged in that business since that time. Mr. Smith was united in marriage March 8, 1896, with Miss Amanda E. Graham, a daughter of James L. and Irene (Brooks) Graham. A sketch of Mr. Graham appears in this volume. Mr. Smith is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights and Ladies of Security. He is one of the substantial and progressive business men of Henry County and stands high in the community. Mr. Smith has served as alderman of Urich for two terms and is now filling the post of mayor of the city, serving his second term in this office.

SMITH, J. O.
Taber Township, St. Clair County
born: 1836, Crawford Co, IL
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1222
J. O. SMITH, farmer, section 5. The subject of this sketch was born in Crawford County, Illinois, October 15, 1836. He is a son of James W. and Elizabeth (Watts) Smith, the former originally from Kentucky, and the latter of Illinois. When J. O. was two years old, his father moved to Wayne County, Kentucky, his mother having died in Illinois. Mr. Smith was reared in Wayne County and received an academic education. In 1860, he went to Wayne County, Iowa, and in 1862, to Putnam County, Missouri, where he resided till 1867. Since that time he has been a citizen of St. Clair County. He has followed farming during life and now has a farm of ninety acres. Mr. S. was married in September, 1858, to Miss Sarah A. Huffaker, a native of Wayne County, Kentucky. By this union they have eight children: Henry S., James J., Maggie A., Rosa B., William, Charles R., Walter and Lulu E.

SMITH, John
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Apr 15 1841, Adams Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:771
John Smith, farmer and stock raiser, section 4, came originally from Adams County, Ohio, where he was born April 17, 1845. James P. Smith, his father, was a Kentuckian by birth, but early moved to Ohio with his parents, and settled in Adams County, where he grew to manhood and married Susan Thomas, also of Kentucky. The subject of this sketch went to Iowa with his parents in 1858, and located in Lee County, near Keokuk. His youth was spent on a farm, and he was educated at the public schools, supplemented with six months attendance at the Keokuk select school. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the Twenty-first Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and served till discharged in December, 1864, participating in a number of important engagements, among which were the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, and Red River, Arkansas, and after his discharge he moved to Clark County, Missouri, where he was engaged in farming until 1872. He came to Henry County in 1878. His farm contains 160 acres. A large portion of the place is underlaid with coal. The soil is a black loam and very productive. Mr. Smith was married in Scotland County, Missouri, March 22, 1870, to Miss Mary E. Bryan, of Iowa, and a daughter of Nicholas Bryan. They have three children: Walter F., born May 8, 1873; Luther H., born April 1, 1876, and Mary I., born February 14, 1881. Mrs. Smith is a member of the M. E. Church South.

SMITH, John S.
Osceola Township, St. Clair County
born: 1848, Jay Co, IN
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1098
JOHN S. SMITH, editor of The Voice of the People, is a native of Jay County, Indiana, and was born March 13, 1848. His father, Aaron Smith was born in Ohio and his grandfather, Martin Smith, was a Virginian by birth. The mother of John S. was Mary Dillman, of Randolph County, Indiana, she being a daughter of William Dillman, whose father was robbed and murdered for his money in Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1852. The subject of this sketch is the oldest of eight children. His father removed to Dallas County, Iowa, while he was young, and there he was reared, improving his limited facilities for acquiring an education until he was qualified for teaching school. In 1864 he enlisted in the Forty-sixth Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and after some months spent in the service he was discharged on account of disability. After his return he attended school for a time, and in 1867 went to St. Clair County, Missouri, and taught one term of school. He then returned to Iowa, and the succeeding ten years he was engaged in teaching, and succeeded in winning an enviable reputation as a painstaking, competent and faithful instructor. In 1877 he returned to St. Clair County and took charge of a school at Johnson City. In 1879 he took charge of The Voice of the People, and conducted it for the company owning it until 1882, when he purchased it, and he has since associated Dr. A. C. Marquis with him, and they are publishing one of the most readable papers in Southwest Missouri. In 1881, in the interest of the Greenback and Reform party, Mr. Smith was elected county school commissioner, an office he has proved himself amply qualified to fill. He was married October 21, 1881, to Miss Annie B. Nalley, a daughter of William Nalley, of this county, originally from Pike County, Missouri. They have one son, Clyde S., born September 1, 1882.

SMITH, Joseph Harrison
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Apr 21 1845
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:584
Joseph H. Smith - Forty-eight years ago Joseph H. Smith came from his old Virginia home and settled upon a tract of timber land in the south-western part of Leesville township, cleared the land, placed it in cultivation and in the course of time built a good home and beautified his surroundings. During all these years he has been well content to live upon his eighty acre farm engrossed with the duty of rearing and educating his large family of children. He has become well to do, gained wisdom with age, kept himself well informed on the events of the day and takes a keen interest in living and all that is going on in the world. Joseph H. Smith was born April 21, 1845, in Patrick County, Virginia. He is the son of Foulks and Mary Ann (Handy) Smith, both of whom were members of old Virginia families, the former of English extraction and the latter of German descent. Foulks and Mary Ann Smith were parents of children as follow: Mrs. Lucinda Deatheridge, San Antonio, Texas; Samuel F., a soldier in the Confederate Army, killed in the fighting around Fort Donelson; Mary E., deceased; Ruth, died in early childhood; Joseph H., of this review; George F., a farmer in Leesville township; Mrs. Elitha Warner, living in Nebraska; Mrs. Sarah Alice Smith, deceased; John L. Smith, a bachelor, lives just south of his brother's place; Mrs. Ida Deatheridge, living on a farm one mile north. Foulks Smith came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1871 and spent his last days among his children, dying in October, 1878, at the age of sixty-eight years. Joseph H. Smith enlisted in 1861 in Company A, 50th Regiment Virginia Infantry of the Confederate Army and served until the surrender of General Lee. He fought in the following battles: Fort Donelson, Fredericksburg, Sharpsburg, Winchester, Gettysburg, the Seven Days Battle of the Wilderness, besides many skirmishes and minor engagements. He was twice slightly wounded in battle. During a skirmish in Blackwater, Virginia, General Pryor was in command of the division. The Confederates were encamped near the enemy in a grove in the fall of the year. The night was rather chilly. Some of the soldiers woke up, stirred the smoldering fires, and before daylight the enemy captured the picket posts. An attack followed. The camp woke up and began to defend themselves. Shells began to come thick and fast. The Confederates were all surprised and excited but finally got in line for battle. Colonel Poague, commander of the regiment, was killed during the first part of the attack by the Unionists. As the men were lined up ready to begin the fight and repulse the Unionists and the firing was becoming faster and faster, all along the line, just at sunrise, General Pryor came riding down the line. Joseph H. Smith was standing munching away at a roasted sweet potato. He was still somewhat excited especially over the death of Colonel Poague, yet could find time to eat. As the general came near the young soldier he called out: "General, did you know that Colonel Poague was killed?" The general stopped his horse, eyed the soldier boy and his big sweet potato, and said: "Did you ever hear of a war but what somebody was killed? Please give me part of that potato." The general took half of the sweet potato and the fighting went on. Returning to his home after the close of the war Mr. Smith found the whole country devastated, farms ruined, people penniless, business stagnant, and the outlook for the future so discouraging that he deemed it useless to try to make a new start. Added to these drawbacks was the restless feeling which possessed the returned soldier, who had been use to stirring outdoor life for four years. He decided to come West. Accordingly, in the fall of 1866, he came to Henry County, Missouri, with little capital and began the improvement of his fine farm, which he purchased in 1870, in Leesville township. During over half a century he has been one of the respected and influential figures in the citizenship of Henry County and is widely known for his progressiveness. Mr. Smith was married in 1869 to Mrs. Frances Helen (Parks) Nichols, a widow. The children born to this marriage are: Ida Lee, a teacher in Colorado; Hugh A., holding a professorship as head of the department of romance and languages at Wisconsin University, Madison, Wisconsin, holds a master's and doctor's degree and has studied at Harvard University; Elmer, living in Iowa; Pinckney, who studied at the Missouri University; John M., a farmer in Leesville township; Audrey, wife of Professor Lionberger, Norris, Henry County; Mrs. Mary Jewett Poague, Benton County, Missouri; Norma, a teacher in the public schools of Colorado; Winifred and Helen, at home with their parents, and are teachers. Every member of this family has taught school, excepting Elmer. Each of the children has attended high school, either at Windsor, Clinton or Appleton City. Mrs. Frances Helen Smith, mother of this fine family, was born in Henry County in 1854, and is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Nichols, a widow who came to Henry County during the early thirties. The Democratic party has always had the firm support of Mr. Smith, and he has always taken a keen interest in political matters, although he has never been a seeker after political preferment. The cause of education has generally been uppermost in his desires and he has lent his energies and influence toward the building of good schools in his neighborhood and has always been emphatically in favor of better educational advantages for the young. He was one of the leaders in the movement which culminated in the erection of a more modern building in his school district and is a firm friend of good schools. He is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Keen, intelligent, well posted on everyday events, he is a fine conversationalist who impresses one with his progressive ideas and broad outlook upon life.

SMITH, Thomas J.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Jul 12 1828, Preston Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:780
Thomas J. Smith, farmer and stock feeder, section 19, was born in Preston County, Virginia. July 12, 1828, his parents being Riley and Eleanor Smith, both natives of Virginia. The family early moved to Ohio, where they lived a few years, going thence to Indiana, locating in Hancock County near Greenfield, where Riley Smith died about 1838 or 1840. After his father's death, Thomas J. bound himself out until he arrived at his majority. His youth was spent on a farm mostly in Tipton County, and he had but limited opportunities for schooling, though having applied himself closely to study in later years. He was married in Tipton County, August 9, 1849, to Miss Ann Dickson, originally from Fayette County, Indiana, and a daughter of William and Sarah Dickson. Mr. Smith located and improved a farm in the green woods of Tipton County, and lived on it six years. He then sold out and removed to the county seat, and embarked in the mercantile business and stock dealing, continuing in this trade for six years. Purchasing 365 acres adjoining the town, he giving his attention to farming and stock trading until 1880. He came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1880, and purchased a farm containing 162 acres, where he now resides. He makes a specialty of handling and feeding stock. Mr. S. is identified with the Democratic party and takes an active interest in political matters. He was elected and subsequently re-elected and served six years as county judge of Tipton County, his former home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a family of three children. William R., Charles Watson and Ora Dell. He is one of the leading auctioneers of Henry County, and has acted in this capacity for a number of years. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity.

SMITH, William Freeman
Coal, Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Jan 3 1870
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:505
William F. Smith - The store of William F. Smith, located at Coal, Henry County, Missouri, is, without doubt, the finest country merchandise store in western Missouri. Taking charge of this establishment in 1906, with very little previous training or experience in merchandising, the proprietor built up the business and placed this store upon a plane far ahead and above the average of general country stores. The spick and span appearance of the store interior, the modern fixtures bright with paint and varnish, attract the eye and please the patrons and visitors who stop to admire the extraordinary appearance, as contrasted with the usual cluttered up and untidy appearance of the average country store. When Mr. Smith took charge of the business the stock of goods would not exceed over $475 in value by the actual invoice. Mr. Smith moved the old building, cut an arch and built over the main store room. The main floor is 22x58 feet with two store rooms in addition. The stock of goods carried is valued at $10,000, and only the best of merchandise is carried. The Smith store is also an exchange depot, and large quantities of produce are taken in exchange for goods which are hauled to Clinton for shipment. The goods are all arranged on the departmental plan and the Smith store will compare favorably with the best in the cities. The Smith store at Coal, Missouri, was first established in 1890 and known for a time as the Wheeler store. The location is an excellent one but for some reason or other the venture did not prosper and was losing money for the owners when Mr. Smith took charge in March, 1894. For four years he operated the business as manager and then, in partnership with his father, George F. Smith, purchased the business. Father and son owned the store together until 1906, when the present proprietor took charge as sole owner of the business. No greater success is recorded in mercantile circles in the rural districts of Henry County or western Missouri than that of W. F. Smith, the merchant at Coal. The fame of this store has spread far and near. William F. Smith was born four and a half miles south of Coal, on his father's farm in Leesville township, January 3, 1870. He is the son of George F. Smith, a pioneer settler of Henry County, concerning whom an extended review is given in this volume. Mr. Smith received his education in the district schools and when twenty-four years of age he engaged in the mercantile business with hardly any intention of remaining in the business indefinitely. His practical intention was to close out the business later, but as the years passed he found that he was adapted to the business and has achieved a marked success. At first he and his brother bought the store in partnership and planned to close out the stock. The following February his brother George was accidentally shot, and William F. took hold as related in a preceding paragraph. November 27, 1894, William F. Smith and Mary E. Parks were united in marriage. Mrs. Mary E. Smith is the daughter of J. T. Parks, a resident of the village of Coal. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have three children: Flossie May, wife of Clyde H. Tope, and has one child, Pauline; Ura V., a pupil in the eighth grade of the public schools; and Erie H. Smith. Mr. Smith has always been a Democrat and served as trustee of Leesville township when the present system of township government was instituted. He served two terms in this office. He and Mrs. Smith are members of the Presbyterian Church.

SMITH, William H.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: 1855, Abingdon, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:594
Prof. William H. Smith, county superintendent of schools and principal of the Windsor schools, was born in Abingdon, Illinois, in 1855. His father J. B. Smith was of Kentucky birth, as was also his mother, formerly Harriet Amos. They moved to Illinois in an early day, and came to Missouri in 1858, but during the war returned to Illinois. In 1867, they settled in Calhoun, Henry County, Missouri, where they lived for several years. William H. was the second of four children. From his boyhood he was determined to obtain an education, and accordingly his spare time was spent in study and preparing for college. He entered Abingdon College, Illinois, and in 1880 graduated with great credit. In 1875 he commenced teaching and paid his own expenses through college. In the spring of 1881, he was elected school superintendent of Henry County. The same year he was principal of the Union School. Professor Smith has done much to improve the schools of the county, and has so systematized and arranged the whole system that every one is justly proud of the school, and its elevating influence upon society.

SNAPP, Woodford Alpheus
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jun 2 1847
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:399
Woodford A. Snapp. There is nothing more pleasant than to meet an Missouri old settler who has lived a useful life, reared his family, at peace with the world and friends with his neighbors, and glad to be alive; having accomplished his destined mission on earth-that of rearing an excellent family, creating a home for himself and having provided for his declining years, is the estimable record of Woodford A. Snapp, one of the old timers of Henry County who is still hale and hearty despite his more than three score years and ten as allotted him by divine interpretation of the Scriptures. Mr. Snapp was born June 2, 1847, in old Tennessee, and is the son of A. A. and Lavine (Bird) Snapp, natives, respectively, of Virginia and Tennessee. Both parents come from old Southern families of the true pioneer type. As early as 1848 the Snapp family came to Cooper County, Missouri, and there established their home amid many of their former friends and acquaintances from Tennessee who had preceded them. In this county the elder Snapp created a fine farm, reared a useful family and departed this life after his work was done. W. A. Snapp was reared to young manhood in Cooper County and when he had attained the age of twenty-five years (1872) he started out for himself and made a location in Pettis County, Missouri. Here he followed farming pursuits and was married in September of 1874 to Miss Sarah J. Lacey, a native of Pettis County, and daughter of George W. Lacey one of the well-known citizens of that county. To this marriage were born a large family of children, eight of whom were reared: Alpheus A. Snapp, is a clerk in the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railway offices at Sedalia, Missouri; Mrs. Mary Sargent lives in Bear Creek township; Jacob A. resides in Springfield township, Henry County; Walter M., at home with his parents; Robert L., Tulsa, Oklahoma; Rev. George B. Snapp, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now stationed at Chilhowee, Missouri; Mrs. Lillie Myrtle Crouch, Bear Creek township; Fred, a farmer in Bear Creek township. Mr. Snapp has resided in Henry County since the year 1876, made his start in this county, and has owned various farms throughout the county. His fine farm of forty acres located in Bear Creek township is well improved and affords him a comfortable living. It is probable that there is not a more contented nor a happier and jollier citizen in Henry County than Mr. Snapp. He is a Democrat and has always espoused Democratic principles and supported the policies of his party and firmly believes that President Wilson is the greatest living figure in the world today. He and the members of his family are Baptists.

SNODGRASS, Thomas L.
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: 1875, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:669
T. L. Snodgrass, the well known florist of Clinton and proprietor of the Snodgrass greenhouses, is at the head of one of the interesting enterprises of Henry County. The Snodgrass greenhouses, which are located at 905 East Ohio street, is an extensive institution and a model of its kind. Here one finds the most modern equipment and the application of the best methods for the production of all kinds of flowers, bulbs and plants generally found in an up-to-date greenhouse. There are over 12,000 feet under glass. The product of this institution is not confined to Clinton and Henry County, but flowers are shipped from here over a large radius of country. Much credit is due Mr. Snodgrass for the development of this business. While he is thoroughly experienced in this line of work, having devoted about twenty-one years of his life to it, the Snodgrass greenhouses of Clinton dates its beginning only about seven years ago. T. L. Snodgrass is a native Missourian. He was born in Cooper County in 1875 and is a son of S. F. and W. E. (Timms) Snodgrass, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Georgia. The father was a soldier in the Confederate army and served throughout the war. He died in 1915 and his remains were buried in Englewood Cemetery. His widow now resides at Clinton. They were the parents of the following children: T. L., the subject of this sketch; Etta, resides in Clinton; Lillie, married Walter Landaker; S. O., an engineer, Clinton, Missouri; Minerva, married Jack Cound, Toledo, Ohio; Fannie and Carl, deceased. Mr. Snodgrass received his education in the public schools at Clinton, Missouri, and attended Clinton Academy, when Professor Lamkin was principal. Since leaving school Mr. Snodgrass has practically devoted his life to the florist's business, and in his broad range of experience in this line of work, has covered every detail of the practical side of flower and plant culture of which he is making such a well merited success. Mr. Snodgrass was married in 1913 to Mrs. Nona Cherry of Nevada, Missouri, and a daughter of Dudley and Lula (Thomas) Thomas. The father and the mother reside in Clinton. Mrs. Snodgrass has one sister, Daisy, now the wife of James Grant, and a brother, Taylor Thomas, who resides in Nevada, Missouri. Mr. Snodgrass is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and he and his wife have an extensive acquaintance in Clinton and are popular.

SNUFFER, Theodoric
Chalk Level Township, St. Clair County
born: 1799, Henry Co, VA
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1149
THEODORIC SNUFFER, deceased, a pioneer in southwest Missouri, was born in Henry County, Virginia, July 15, 1799, and traces his paternal ancestry to Germany, his grandfather, Jacob Snuffer, and his wife, Sally, having emigrated to the United States in 1760. He served as a soldier in the revolutionary war, and participated in the battle of Brandywine Station. After the close of the war he settled on a farm east of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, where he spent his remaining days, attaining the remarkable age of 110 years. He left a large family widely scattered, and among those remaining in Virginia was George, the father of the subject of this sketch, who was born in Virginia and in 1797 married Miss P. Janiet, of Virginia. By this union there were four sons and six daughters. Mr. Snuffer died in the service of his country in the war of 1812. Theodoric Snuffer was married in 1834 to Miss Margaret Baker, a native of Montgomery County, Virginia, and a daughter of Colonel Josiah Baker, an officer in the war of 1776. He married Miss Sallie Patton in 1793. In 1836 Mr. Snuffer came to Missouri and settled in Henry County near the present site of Calhoun, living in this county until the spring of 1838, when he removed to what is now St. Clair County, on the Osage River. His first building was a cabin ten feet square, and in this building he resided until July, 1839. Then he built, with the assistance of neighbors, a log house eighteen feet square. This building still remains on the old homestead. Mr. S. was, at this time, in the prime of vigorous manhood. He commenced farming by clearing and planting a few acres in Indian corn, and each year clearing and breaking a few more acres. Mr. and Mrs. Snuffer had five sons and one daughter born to them. Of these the daughter died in infancy, the third son died when four years of age; Cyrus R., the fourth son, was murdered in the Choctaw Nation by a band of outlaws, the leader of which was afterward hanged in Texas; Josiah, the eldest son, died in 1863 at Little Rock, Arkansas, while a soldier under General Price. Owen M. was an officer in the confederate army, and now resides on the old homestead. He was born on the 14th day of February, 1837, in Henry County, Missouri. In 1864 he married Mrs. Susan Tunstall, widow of Captain E. B. Tunstall, who fell at the battle of Elk Horn, in Arkansas, under General Price. By this union there are now living two daughters, Sallie and Esie. Mrs. Snuffer died in Arkansas in 1876. Mr. Owen Snuffer, to whom we are indebted for this sketch, has written several articles for the press, and among these contributions are "The Early Settlers of the County" and "The Sacking and Burning of Osceola by Jim Lane." "The Battle of Lone Jack," written by him, is acknowledged to be a fair and impartial history. He also assisted A. C. Appler in writing the only true life ever written of the Younger Brothers.

SNYDER, Andrew W.
Bear Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jan 30 1837, Onondago Co, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:772
Andrew W. Snyder, farmer and stock raiser, section 33, is a native of Onondaga County, New York, and was born January 30, 1837. His parents, Christopher and Elizabeth (Liphite) Snyder were also natives of New York. The former served in the war of 1812 and received a land warrant for his services. The family on moving to Wisconsin in the spring of 1846, were among the pioneer settlers of Dodge County, where they improved a farm. Andrew W. grew to manhood in that county, and in youth attended the public schools. In 1879, after traveling through a number of the western states and territories, he bought land and located in Henry County, Missouri, and owns 120 acres. Mr. Snyder was married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, October 20, 1880, to Miss Ida May Miller, of Germany. Her mother died when she was a child, and she was reared and educated in Milwaukee. She is a daughter of Stephen Miller. Mr. and Mrs. S. have one child, Matilda Augusta, born August 1, 1881. He is an Ancient Odd Fellow, and is one of the neatest and most successful farmers in the township.

SNYDER, Charles H.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 31 1839
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:361
Charles H. Snyder, a Union veteran of the Civil War, is one of the substantial pioneer residents of Henry Country. Mr. Snyder was born in Dresden, Saxony, October 31, 1839, a son of Ernest and Emelia A. (Laonhardt) Snyder. The Snyder family came to America in 1849, landing in New York November 3. Ernest Snyder, the father, was a prominent civil engineer and held a high station in that profession in his native land. He took a prominent part in politics and was a political associate of Carl Shurtz, of whom it will be recalled was prominent in a political revolution that took place in Germany about the middle of the last century. On account of his political activity in opposition to the government, Ernest Snyder left his native land with his family and came to America, and thus escaped prosecution for opposing the same Prussianism with which the world is contending today. After coming to America Ernest Snyder with his family located in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Here he remained until 1853, when he removed to New York City, where he was connected with a large locomotive works in his professional capacity as a civil engineer. He remained there until 1855, when he went to Scranton, Pennsylvania, with the Union Iron and Coal Company as civil engineer. In 1858 he went to Tennessee and bought a large tract of land, upon which he remained until 1863. He then returned to his profession, entering the employ of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company with headquarters at Louisville, and during his connection with that railroad he drew the plans and superintended the construction of the Louisville & Nashville bridge across the Ohio River at Louisville. About this time his health failed and he retired and lived at New Albany, Indiana, until the time of his death in 1868. His wife died in Clinton, Missouri, in 1871. They were the parents of two children, E. W., who died in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1898, and Charles H., the subject of this sketch. Charles H. Snyder had the advantages of a good education, much better than the average youth of a half century ago. He attended Beverly Institute at Beverly, New Jersey, and then took a course in the Wyoming Seminary at Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and was graduated in the class of 1858. He then entered the Eastman Commercial College at Poughkeepsie, New York, where he was graduated, January 25, 1858. He then entered the employ of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company at Scranton, Pennsylvania, for George Scranton, from whom that Pennsylvania city takes its name. Shortly after this, Mr. Snyder's health failed and he was advised by specialists to seek a mountain climate. Accordingly he went to Tennessee and after remaining about a year in the Cumberland Mountains he accepted a position as manager of a mercantile establishment at Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tennessee. This was just prior to the Civil War and Mr. Snyder was elected captain of the home guards there. After the Civil War broke out most of his acquaintances and associates at Pikeville joined the cause of the Confederacy, but Mr. Snyder remained a strong Union man. The growing hostile attitude of his neighbors, with a number of warnings issued to him for his loyalty to the Union, led Mr. Snyder to the sudden conclusion that Pikeville was not a good place for a Union man to remain and accordingly he took his sudden departure, December 13, 1861. He left on foot in the night and for two weeks kept up his journey through the mountains. On December 25, 1861, he reached Somerset and enlisted in Company F, Second Regiment, East Tennessee Volunteers. He participated in the battle of Mill Springs, which was fought January 19, 1862, and after that he served on detached duty until 1863. Mr. Snyder then entered the employ of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company as assistant auditor with headquarters at Louisville, Kentucky. He remained in that capacity until 1865, when he came to Henry County, Missouri. Upon coming to Henry County Mr. Snyder engaged in the lumber business. He opened the first lumber yard in Clinton. This was before there were any railroads here and all his lumber was hauled from Warrensburg, which was the nearest railroad point. After being in the lumber business for about one and one-half years, Mr. Snyder was appointed deputy county clerk. In 1870 he was elected county clerk and served two terms. Mr. Snyder, perhaps, has held a commission as notary public longer than any other man in Henry County, receiving his first commission in 1875, and has served as notary public ever since that time, and so far as known he bears the distinction of being the oldest ex-county official of Henry County. Mr. Snyder has been in the real estate loan and fire insurance business for nearly forty years, and during that time he has loaned a great deal of eastern money to the farmers of Henry County. Mr. Snyder was united in marriage March 26, 1861, to Miss Mattie Boyes, a native of Jersey City, New Jersey, but at the time of her marriage a resident of Tennessee. To Mr. and Mrs. Snyder were born three children: Meta, married H. H. Williams, Clinton, Missouri; Charles W., who served in the Eleventh United States Infantry during the Spanish American War. He made a good military record but his health failed while he was in the service and he died May 27, 1900; Margaret C., is unmarried and resides with her father in Clinton. Mrs. Mattie Snyder died May 25, 1912, at the age of seventy-one years. Mr. Snyder has always been identified with the Republican party although in a political sense he is inclined to be independent. As he expresses it, he proposes to do his own thinking. He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and also the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

SNYDER, Charles H.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 31 1839, Dresden, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:543
Charles H. Snyder, of the firm of Snyder & Boyes, dealers in groceries, owes his nativity to Dresden, Germany where he was born October 31, 1839. At the age of ten years, he with his parents, immigrated to America and settled in Nicholas County, West Virginia, where they resided for four years, then going to Scranton, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. He attended for three years the Wyoming Seminary, from which he graduated. He later attended H. G. Eastman's Business College, then at Oswego, New York, and also graduated there in February, 1858, after a two years course. Entering the employ of the Lackawanna Iron Company, of Scranton, as clerk, he remained for six months, and then went to Cumberland County, Tennessee, where he was engaged in the mercantile trade till the spring of 1861, At that time he enlisted in the state militia, and was elected captain of Company D, Thirty-sixth Tennessee Volunteer Regiment, and after their disbandment in the fall of 1861, he went to Somerset, Kentucky, and enlisted in Company, D, Second Tennessee Volunteer Regiment, serving till 1864, when he was discharged. He then became employed by the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company, as bookkeeper at Louisville, Kentucky, continuing to fill the position till 1868. In this year he came to Clinton, Missouri, and established the first lumber yard after the war, which he conducted till 1870. That year he was elected county clerk, and held the office till January, 1875. After this he was interested in different lines of business till August, 1880, when with Mr. Boyes he started in the grocery business. Mr. Snyder was united in marriage March 26, 1861, with Miss Mattie Boyes, a native of New York. They have three children: Amelia J., Charles W. and Mattie C. Mr. S. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Encampment of that order, and belongs also to the Knights of Pythias and the A.O.U.W.

SNYDER, David
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1845, Darke Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1185
DAVID SNYDER, farmer, section 16, came originally from Darke County, Ohio, where he was born in 1845. His parents, Pearson and Susan (Hidley) Snyder, moved to St. Clair County, Missouri, in 1857, where David was reared and educated. He now owns a fine farm, which contains 165 acres, and it is a good stock farm. He was married in 1867 to Miss Milliard Woolry, a native of Missouri. They have three children living: Pearson, Charley and John.

SNYDER, Ernest W.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Mar 28 1838, Saxony, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:543
Ernest W. Snyder, real estate, loan and insurance agent, was born in Saxony, Germany, March 28, 1838. When twelve years of age, he with his parents emigrated to America, and settled in Nicholas County, West Virginia, where they resided three years, removing thence to Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. There our subject was brought up and educated, and there he resided until 1857. Coming to Missouri, he located in Franklin County where he was engaged in blacksmithing. In the spring of 1858 he returned to Pennsylvania, and after a short visit went to Will County, Illinois, and became occupied in farming. In the spring of 1859. he removed to Cumberland County, Tennessee, and continued agricultural pursuits till November, 1863. Then he settled in Louisville, Kentucky, remained one year, subsequently went to Goodlettsville, Tennessee, and farmed near that town till the spring of 1866, when he took up his location in Nelson County, Kentucky. After one year's residence there, he came to Henry County, Missouri, and followed farming about a year. In 1868 he engaged in his present business. Mr. Snyder was married March 28, 1861, to Miss Gertrude DeLaVergle, a native of New York. They have seven children: Anna A., Charles L., George R., Ernest F., Louie B., Walter, and Gertrude H. Mr. S. is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the A. O. U. W. fraternities, and also belongs to the Presbyterian Church. In 1870, he was elected justice of the peace of this township and served in that office for five years. He has been a member of the city council one term.

SNYDER, H. H.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1842, Darke Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1185
H. H. SNYDER, farmer, section 28, was born in Darke County, Ohio, November 6, 1842. His father, Pearson Snyder, a native of New Jersey, died in this county March 13, 1862. The maiden name of the mother of our subject was Susan Hidley, originally from Ohio. She died in November, 1850. H. H. came to St. Clair County with his parents in 1857. He received his education in the schools of Ohio and Missouri. He has followed farming in this county since his arrival at manhood. In March, 1863, he enlisted in Company B, Eleventh Missouri Cavalry, and was discharged August 11, 1865. Mr. S. held the office of township constable six years. September 6, 1866, he married Miss Hannah J. McKinsley, a native of Kentucky. They have four children: Ida B., James W., Effie M., Elizabeth T. They lost one son, David E.

SNYDER, Jacob F.
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Sep 10 1869
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:818
Jacob F. Snyder, a prominent farmer and stockman of Osage township, is a native son of Henry County. He was born in this township September 10, 1869, and is a son of Rudolph and Mary Snyder. The Snyder family came to Henry County from Ohio in the early fifties. They came by steamboat as far as Warsaw and from there walked to their future home in Osage township. The father died about 1889, and the mother departed this life in 1903. Their remains rest side by side in Mount Zion Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Elizabeth, deceased; Mary, married Lawrence Acker and resides in Hickory County, Missouri; Philip, deceased; J. D. lives at Lowery City, Missouri; M. R., Johnson County, Missouri, and Jacob F., the subject of this sketch. Jacob F. Snyder was reared to manhood in Henry County and received his education in the public schools. He has followed farming and stock raising since early life and is one of the successful farmers and stockmen of southern Henry County. His farm is known as "Grand View Stock Farm," and is one of the ideal places of Osage township. It is located about eight miles south and east of Brownington. on the Warsaw and Brownington road. Mr. Snyder owns 1,040 acres of some of the most valuable land in the county. The place is well improved and all modern farming methods are in vogue here. Mr. Snyder is one of the extensive stockmen of this section and ships from three to five carloads of cattle and hogs annually. He also raises horses and mules on an extensive scale. July 23, 1890, Jacob F. Snyder was united in marriage with Miss Emma E. Knisely, a daughter of Joseph and Affia (Hopple) Knisely, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Pennsylvania. They were early settlers in Henry County, coming here about 1868. They are both now deceased and their remains are buried in the Mount Zion Cemetery. They were the parents of the following children: Alta Ann, deceased; Emma E. married Jacob F. Snyder, the subject of this sketch; M. R. resides in Osage township, and Mrs. Bertha Stewart, Osage township. To Jacob F. Snyder and wife have been born the following children: Ruby married Claud Greenwell, Osage township; Don R. married Lena Stewart and lives in Osage township; Lena, at home with her parents; Florence married Perry Barker, Osage township; Jacob F. Jr.; Audra Earl and Violet B. The three last mentioned reside at home with their parents. Mr. Snyder is one of the substantial men of Henry County and the Snyder family are well known and highly respected.

SNYDER, James P.
Butler Township, St. Clair County
born: 1847, Darke Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1185
JAMES P. SNYDER, farmer and stock raiser, section 17, is a native of Ohio and was born in Darke County, May 28, 1847, being the son of Pearson and Susan Snyder, nee Hidley, natives of New Jersey and Ohio respectively. James P. was the third of a family of six children. When ten years old his parents came to St. Clair County, Missouri, where he was brought up, attending for a time the common schools. He owns a farm of 300 acres, most of which is under fence and well improved. May 9, 1867, Mr. S. married Miss Frances Bunch, of this county. They have two children, Birdie A. and Arvel.

SOBEY, Isaac E.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: 1831, aboard ship from England to France
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:595
Isaac E. Sobey, lumber merchant, was born on the ocean, on the passage from England to France, in 1831. His parents, Thomas Sobey and Elizabeth nee Perry, were born in England, but both were of Scotch ancestry. The subject of this sketch is the seventh of a family of thirteen children. He came to this country with his parents in 1852 and settled in Dubuque, Iowa, on a farm, and in 1860 he went to Colorado and engaged in mining, remaining there until September, 1861. Then he enlisted in the Rocky Mountain Rangers Regiment, raised by Gov. John Gilpin, and was there until the spring of 1862, when the command was ordered to New Mexico, under Capt. John B. Sexton. They were all through Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Nebraska. Mr. S. re-enlisted and remained in the army from 1861 to 1865, serving as quartermaster and clerk much of the time. Returning to Denver, Colorado, he received an honorable discharge. After visiting home he again went to the plains in 1866, in the interests of the Union Pacific Railroad Company, and remained with them until 1869. In the spring of 1869 he went to Fort Scott, in the interest of the Fort Scott & Gulf Railroad, being interested in contracts, etc. In 1870, after completing these contracts, he kept books for a large wholesale house in, Fort Scott. In the fall of 1870 he became connected with the Fort Scott Planing Mill Company until it was destroyed by fire in 1875. He worked at the carpenter's trade for three years, and in 1879 was appointed street commissioner for the city. In March, 1880, he came to Windsor in the interest of G. W. Dulany & Co., as manager of their lumber yard, which was started in 1877. Mr. Sobey married Miss Eliza E. Hatch, in 1868. She was the daughter of William Hatch, of Dubuque County, Iowa. They have two children, Florence E. and Jesse C. Mr. S. politically is a Democrat. He is an active and well informed Mason, and belongs to the A. O. U. W., and to the American League of Honor. He is an excellent bookkeeper and accountant, having learned this profession in England. Mr. Sobey will be remembered by the old settlers of Cheyenne as having built the first house of that city.

SPANGLER, David C.
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Dec 3 1888
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:823
David C. Spangler. The Middle West, known as the corn and wheat growing district, is noted for its corn-fed cattle. The people of Missouri contribute their share of the provision of the vast herds of cattle needed to supply the world with beef for the table, Among the Henry County stockmen who are doing this work on a large scale David C. Spangler is one of the real leaders. Mr. Spangler raises from 800 to 17000 head of hogs and about 200 head of cattle each year. This production is brought about on a large scale on a farm embracing 1,000 acres in Shawnee township. The Spangler Stock farm is ideally adapted for the production of live stock in large numbers and is sufficiently watered by a well drilled to a depth of six hundred feet and which has been yielding a good flow of water for the past thirty years. This well is filled with water to within forty feet of the top and is forced to all parts of the feeding lots by a power pump. David C. Spangler was born in Shawnee township, Henry County, December 3, 1888, and is the son of James W. and Alice (Houston) Spangler. James W. Spangler was born in Illinois and came to Missouri from that State in 1860, making a permanent location in Shawnee township. His farm was located within two and a half miles of Huntingdale. Mr. Spangler is now the owner of 2,235 acres of land, 1,000 acres of which is under the management of his son, David C. Spangler. James Spangler was engaged in farming and stock raising for many years Mrs. Alice Houston Spangler, his wife, was born in Deer Creek township. David C. Spangler was reared in Henry County and has followed in his father's footsteps as a farmer and stockman. Mr. Spangler was married on January 11, 1917, to Miss Nora Shackleford, the daughter of W. H. and Dora (Linley) Shackleford, both of whom were natives of Kentucky. W. H. Shackleford now resides in Kansas City, Missouri, and his wife is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. David Spangler reside in Clinton, from which point Mr. Spangler travels to his farm and oversees the operation of his ranch. Mr. Spangler is fraternally affiliated with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Workmen of the World.

SPANGLER, Grady
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Oct 15 1894
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:755
Grady Spangler, a progressive young farmer of Fields Creek township, is manager of 900 acres of land, six miles north of Clinton. Mr. Spangler is an extensive breeder of hogs and cattle for the market. He was born October 15, 1894, in Clinton, Missouri, and is the son of James M., and Alice Houston Spangler. James Spangler is a native of Illinois who came to Henry County in 1866, purchasing land here. From time to time, James Spangler has increased his land holdings until he is now one of the large land owners of the county. He is also the president of the Peoples National Bank at Clinton, holding a controlling interest in same. Mr. Spangler's beginning of his successful farming and business relations was in the employ of Captain Curtis of the Curtis Ranch, where for a number of years, Mr. Spangler was its manager. He is now making his home in Clinton, still ably looking after his business affairs. His wife, Mrs. Alice (Houston) Spangler was born near Lewis Station, Missouri, the daughter of Bayard and Catherine (Adamson) Houston, the former deceased and the latter living on a farm near Lewis Station, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. James Spangler are the parents of the following children: Georgia, deceased; Catherine E., a teacher in the high school of Clinton, Missouri; Lewis Young, operator of coal mines at Lewis Station, Missouri; David Crockett, near Huntingdale, Missouri, whose sketch appears in this volume; and Grady, the subject of this sketch. Grady Spangler was educated in the Clinton public schools and Missouri University, at Columbia, Missouri. After his return from the University, Mr. Spangler assumed the management of the present farm and is successfully conducting the same. May 31, 1917, Mr. Spangler was married to Frances Willard Marseilles a daughter of Drs. W. M. and Myrtle (Pickett) Marseilles of Clinton, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. Mrs. Spangler was born February 10, 1898, Brookfield, Missouri, and educated in Clinton High School. Grady Spangler is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Clinton and his wife are members of the Eastern Star.

SPANGLER, Levi A.
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Mar 20 1850
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:768
Levi A. Spangler, owner and proprietor of "The Willowbrook Farm," Fields Creek township, is one of Henry County's successful farmers and stockmen. Mr. Spangler was born in McDonough County, Illinois, March 20, 1850, a son of Lewis and Harriet (Sarles) Spangler, both natives of Kentucky, the former born on March 11, 1815, near Louisville, Ky., and the latter on July 29, 1816, at Albany, New York. The family came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1858, and in 1864 left this section of the country and drove across the plains with an ox-team and settled in Idaho. A few years later they returned to Missouri, and settled in Cass County, near Freeman, where the father died in 1882, and the mother departed this life eleven years later, and their remains are buried in the cemetery at Freeman, Missouri. Lewis and Harriet (Sarles) Spangler were the parents of the following children: Norvall, who was a captain in the Confederate Army and was killed while in the service; Mrs. Susan White, deceased; Davis, who served in the Confederate Army, and after the war settled in Cass County and is now deceased; Mrs. Lucinda Calloway, died at Brunswick, Missouri; Mrs. Ruth Naylor died at Brunswick, Missouri; Isabelle died in Idaho in 1884; James M. resides at Clinton, Missouri; Levi A., the subject of this sketch; Mrs. Mary R. Luster, Springfield, Missouri; and George L., Appleton City, Missouri. Levi A. Spangler was educated in the public schools of Illinois, Idaho and Cass County, Missouri. He then attended school at the Brunswick, Missouri, Academy. In 1876, he came to Henry County. He was a poor boy without capital and worked as a farm laborer for twenty-five dollars per month. He was frugal and industrious and after a few years had saved fifteen hundred dollars out of his earnings, which he invested in a farm, making the first payment on two hundred forty acres in 1883. He added to this place from time to time until he now owns six hundred seventy-nine acres of well improved land and located about five and one-half miles northeast of Clinton. It is one of the well improved and valuable farms of Henry County and is probably worth considerably more than seventy-five thousand dollars, if placed on the market today. The Spangler residence is one of the fine homes of Henry County and is equipped with all modern conveniences, including heat, light and water, and the other farm buildings about the place are thoroughly in keeping with the residence. Mr. Spangler was married October 26, 1882, with Miss Frances Houston, who was born in Deer Creek township, October 16, 1863, the daughter of Bayard and Kate (Adamson) Houston of Deer Creek township. The father is now deceased and his remains are interred in Englewood Cemetery and the mother now resides in Clinton. They were the parents of the following children: William, who is engaged in mining in Idaho; Mrs. Alice Spangler, Clinton, Missouri; Thomas J. lives in Nebraska; Berry died at Cheyenne, Wyoming; Frances, wife of Levi A. Spangler, subject of this sketch; Eliza, died in Clinton at the age of nineteen years; Samuel B., whose present address is unknown, and Mrs. Hattie Cameron, Deer Creek, township. To Mr. and Mrs. Spangler have been born five children as follow: Mabel, Dr. Harvey B., James S., Frank A., and Louise, who died at the age of two years. Mabel Spangler was born on October 16, 1904, married Fred W. Olson, a banker of Windsor, Missouri, and is mother of two children, Frederick A., and Frances. Dr. Harry V. Spangler, who is now a member of the Hospital Corps No.40, National Army, and is in the service at the western front in France, was born October 18, 1886. He was educated in the Clinton High School and graduated from this school, also completed a business course in the Gem City Business College, at Quincy, Illinois, graduated from the medical department of Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. He practiced medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah, for four years prior to his enlistment as first lieutenant in the Medical Corps on June 25, 1917. Doctor Spangler is a Scottish Rite Mason. James S., a farmer in Fields Creek township, was born February 13, 1890, and was educated in the Clinton High School, the Sedalia Business College, and studied the Science of Agriculture at the State University, Columbia, Missouri. He married, Ruby, daughter of R. T. Lindsay, and has two children, Sarah Frances, and R. T. Lindsay Spangler. Frank A. Spangler was born November 18, 1893, graduated from the Clinton High School, and the banking department of the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois, enlisted in the United States Navy in December, 1917, and received his training for the sea service at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station and is now serving his country aboard a United States Naval Vessel in European waters. Mr. and Mrs. Spangler are justly proud of their fine family and are especially proud of the two sons whom they have contributed to the nation's service as soldiers in defense of their country. It is probable that they take more pride in their family than in their own accomplishments which have placed them in the front rank of Henry County citizenship. The Spangler home is a beautiful and spacious one and is noted for the warm hospitality and kindliness of its occupants. Nothing is too good for the Spangler children, and at Christmas time in 1917, Mrs. Spangler made her sons and son-in-law each a present of a valuable Masonic ring. Mr. Spangler is a Knights Templar Mason, and both he and Mrs. Spangler are members of the Eastern Star. Since the organization of the Clinton National Bank in 1907, Mr. Spangler has served on the directorate of this thriving financial institution.

SPANGLER, Levi Augustus "Gus"
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Mar 20 1850, McDonough Co, IL
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:688
L. A. Spangler. The subject of this sketch was born in McDonough County, Illinois, March 20, 1850. His father, Lewis Spangler, a native of Kentucky, came to Henry County, Missouri, in 1858. He married Miss Harriet Sarles, originally from New York. L. A. was the eighth of a family of ten children. In 1863 his father returned to Illinois, where they remained a short time, then going to Idaho, where he followed farming four years. In 1863 he moved to Cass County, Missouri, and farmed until 1876, when he came to Henry County. There he has since resided, giving his attention to farming and the handling of stock. His education was obtained in the common schools of Missouri. Mr. S. is a member of Tebo Lodge, No. 68, A. F. & A. M., Signet Royal Arch Chapter and commandery. October 26, 1882, he married Miss Fannie Houston. She was born in Henry County, Missouri, October 19, 1863.

SPAULDING, Milo
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Feb 3 1846, Seneca Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:707
Milo Spaulding, farmer and stock feeder, section 27, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, February 3, 1846, and was the son of Daniel D. Spaulding, a native of New York, who grew to manhood there, removing to Ohio when a young man, and locating in Seneca County, where he married Mary Ann Trail, of Pennsylvania. Milo Spaulding spent his youth in Seneca County on a farm, enjoying the advantages of attending the public schools. In the fall of 1861, when in his sixteenth year, he enlisted in the Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served thirteen months. He participated in the battle of Pittsburg Landing and minor engagements and skirmishes. After his term of service expired he passed some four years in Indiana, Illinois and Kansas. He was married in Weston, Missouri, February, 7, 1866, to Mrs. Sarah Jane Millen, widow of John W. Millen. Mrs. Spaulding was a daughter of James Lime, and is a native of Kentucky. Mr. S. subsequently removed to St. Louis, where he resided about three years, going thence to Henry County, Illinois, where he farmed one year. In the spring of 1870 he located in Henry County, Missouri, purchased land and improved a farm where he now resides. He has 120 acres in his home place, in cultivation with a good house, barn and out buildings and a young orchard. He also owns a farm of eighty acres in another tract, and sixty acres of timber land. Mr. Spaulding is one of the most successful farmers of Big Creek Township. he makes a specialty of feeding about one car load of steers and about thirty hogs annually. Mrs. Spaulding has three children by her first husband: John W., Mary E. and Charles Henry Millen. She is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He belongs to the I. O. O. F. fraternity.

SPORE, James Simpson
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Nov 12 1886
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:318
James S. Spore, proprietor of the Spore & Son, furniture and undertaking business, Clinton, Missouri, is the most extensive furniture dealer in Henry County. Mr. Spore was born at Odessa, Missouri, November 12, 1886, and is a son of Elmer E. Spore and Emma (Summer) Spore. Elmer E. Spore was born near Edenburg, Illinois, June 1, 1860, and came to Missouri with his parents when a child. His father was a physician, and later in life was engaged in contracting and building at Odessa, Missouri. Elmer E. Spore was a graduate pharmacist. He came to Henry County and located at Blairstown, where he organized the firm of Spore & Sweatman, hardware and implement dealers. He disposed of his interests in this business in 1896 and bought a farm east of Clinton. In 1904 he sold his farm and engaged in the furniture business in Clinton. He died February 12, 1917, and his son James S., who was a partner in the business at the time of his father's death, has continued the business under the same firm name of Spore & Son. Emma (Summer) Spore was born in Quincy, Illinois, and is a daughter of James Summer, a native of Kentucky, who was one of the first pioneer settlers in the vicinity of Quincy, Illinois. He pre-empted Government land near Quincy, where Mrs. Spore, the mother of James S., now resides. Elmer E. Spore was strictly a business man. He did not aspire to hold political office, although he took a deep interest in public affairs and for civic betterment from the standpoint of the citizen rather than from the desire to hold public office. He was active in the betterment and upbuilding of Blairstown, building his residence there and took the same deep interest and civic pride in the advancement of the city of Clinton, after that city became the scene of his business activity. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Woodsmen of the World and the Christian Church. James S. Spore was educated in the public schools and the Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois, graduating from that institution in 1905. He was then employed in Hannibal, Missouri, for about a year, when he returned to Clinton and engaged in the furniture business with his father, and has been continually associated with this business ever since that time. He and his father conducted the business from 1908 until the time of the father's death and since then James. S. has continued the business under the same firm name. Before the senior Mr. Spore bought this business, it was known as the Clinton Furniture Company, and had been so conducted for a number of years. The Spore & Son furniture house is located on the south side of the public square and has a frontage of fifty-five feet, and is two hundred feet deep, with two large balconies which practically amount to a second floor. The most complete line of furniture, including rugs, linoleum and wall paper, in the county, are to be found here. They also carry talking machines and have the best equipped undertaking establishment in the city. Mr. Spore is a licensed embalmer. June 25, 1914, James S. Spore was united in marriage with Miss Lula Ann Griffith, a native of St. Clair County, Missouri, and a daughter of Wesley and Sarah E. Griffith. To this union has been born one child, James D. Mr. Spore is a Mason and past master of the Clinton Lodge, and belongs to the Christian church. He is one of the progressive young business men of Henry County.

SPRY, Benjamin F.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Sep 19 1881
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:761
Benjamin F. Spry, a representative citizen of Bogard township, is a native of Missouri, and a descendant of pioneer parents of this State. Mr. Spry was born in Howard County, September 19, 1881, son of George W. and Elzerene (Shipp) Spry, both natives of Howard County. The father was born in 1851 and died October 7, 1915, and the mother was born in 1856 and died February 29, 1916, and their remains rest side by side in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. They were both descendants of pioneer families of Howard County, Missouri. To George W., and Elzerene (Shipp) Spry were born the following children: Cowin lives at Macksville, Kansas; Corbin died at age of thirteen years; Ludie May married William Mendenhall, Urich, Missouri; Benjamin F., the subject of this sketch; Fern W., Rolla C., Bogard township; and Bessie L., married J. Kellison, Blairstown, Missouri. Fern W. Spry resides with his brother, Benjamin F., his wife having died June 27, 1915. She bore the maiden name of Olive B. Stewart. They were married October 2, 1917, and two children were born to this union: Mary Louise, who died in infancy, and Harold F., who is a bright and intelligent little boy of three, and makes. his home with his uncle and aunt, Ben and Maude Spry. Benjamin F. Spry was reared on a farm and educated in the public schools. He remained at home with his parents until he was twenty-two years of age, when he engaged in farming and stock raising for himself. He now owns a farm of two hundred acres in Bogard township, which is one of the well-improved and productive farms of Henry County. In addition to being a successful general farmer he is also engaged in stock raising extensively, and is one of the successful stock feeders of the county. Mr. Spry was married September 28, 1904, to Miss Maude E. Simpson, a daughter of George and Annie (Kepner) Simpson of Bogard township. To Mr. and Mrs. Spry has been born one daughter, Clara Lee. Mr. Spry is one of the progressive and public spirited citizens of Bogard township.

SQUIRES, Jerome B.
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Nov 12 1837, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:655
Jerome B. Squires is an enterprising, capable and thoroughgoing farmer. He was born November 12, 1837, in the township where he now resides, acquiring a good business education in youth. His father, the Hon. G. W. Squires, was born February 15, 1802, in Ohio, while his mother, whose maiden name was Adelaide Banister, was born November 9, 1805, in Putnam County, Virginia. They were married in 1823, and were the parents of six children, of whom four are living, three sons and one daughter. They emigrated from Virginia, to Henry County, Missouri, in 1835, and bought a tract of 260 acres near Calhoun. Here Mr. Squires remained for the remainder of life, with the exception of two years spent in California, and two years while occupied in steamboating upon the Osage River. In 1850 he was at the head of one of the largest companies that up to that day had ever crossed the plains. After his return from California he was for a time engaged upon the Osage River, and did much toward opening the stream to navigation, from St. Louis upward, in company with James Atkisson, of Warsaw, Benton County. Mrs. Squires died May 2, 1862. Mr. S. married Miss Mattie C. Linn, of this county, September 17, 1866. They had one child, a son (C. B.) who still resides with his widowed mother in Calhoun. Hon. G. W. Squires, departed this life, May 6, 1879. His son, Jerome B. Squires, at the age of eighteen years, became a salesman in the mercantile business in the wholesale and retail establishment of James Atkisson, at Warsaw, Benton County, then the largest business place in Southwest Missouri. In 1865, he embarked in business at Sedalia, Pettis County, for L. S. Florshiem. In 1867, he engaged in business for himself in Calhoun, where he dealt in general merchandise, doing a thriving trade for three years. He then sold his stock and formed a partnership with J. O. Edmondson, of that place, which existed for three years, when he disposed of his interest and commenced dealing in stock. In 1861, February 12, he married Miss Henrietta, daughter of Asa and Sarah McNeely, of Benton County. She was born June 4, 1843, in that county. They had four children: Ella, born March 20, 1862, died January 17, 1863; Maggie, born September 16, 1864, married Dr. B. B. Barr, a physician and surgeon, now practicing at Shawnee Mound, with Dr. J. W. Bronaugh; George William, born May 12, 1866; Mamie T., born September 25, 1869, now attending school at Windsor. Mr. Squires, after buying and selling stock for three years, decided again to start in mercantile pursuits. He opened business at Calhoun, and after nearly four years attention to that calling, bought in the spring of 1878, his present farm, a tract of fine land, 208 acres. After closing his business in Calhoun, he engaged in farming, and has since that time made this and the raising of stock his exclusive business. He is a fine farmer and deals quite largely in stock. He has some excellent cattle, and also does something in the line of raising hogs. He is a member of the order of A. F. & A. M., Lodge No. 184, Calhoun. Both himself and wife are of the Presbyterian faith. His political views are Democratic.

SQUIRES, M. C. LINN
Tebo Township, Henry County
born: Jul 24 1846, NC
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:654
Mrs. M. C. Squires was born July 24, 1846, and is the widow of the late Hon. G. W. Squires, of Henry County, Missouri. Her parents, J. R. and Elizabeth Linn, emigrated from North Carolina to Henry County, Missouri, in 1852, settling in Tebo, where they remained for many years, and they were identified with the county's interests until their death. Mrs. L. died April 20, 1875. She was a member of the Christian Church, and led a consistent and faithful christian life, although a severe sufferer for years. Mr. L. was a carpenter by trade. He was also an exemplary member of the same church as his wife and a deacon therein for several years prior to this death, which occurred December 28, 1881. Both died at Calhoun, and were taken to the Kidd Cemetery for interment. Mattie C., their daughter, was born in Surry County, North Carolina. She married Hon. G. W. Squires, of Henry. County, Missouri, September 17, 1866. By this union there was one son, Case Burdett, born January 23, 1868. Mrs. S. is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, of Calhoun. Her husband died May 6, 1879. After his death the following account of his life was written: "Hon. George W. Squires was born in Athens County, Ohio, February 15, 1802. In 1818, being then a lad of sixteen, he commenced steamboating on the Ohio River, between the cities of Pittsburg and Louisville, on the first steamer launched upon that stream. After following that calling for eighteen years he emigrated to Missouri and located in what is now called Henry County, but then Rives. At that date this locality was comparatively a wilderness, sparsely inhabited and infested with Indians and wild beasts. In 1837, the year following his settlement in his new home, he took command of a company against the Osage Indians, and a year later commanded another company against the Mormons, then at Far West, where he assisted in taking the prophet Jo. Smith, a prisoner. In 1850 he made an overland trip to California, in charge of one of the largest trains, which up to that time, had crossed the plains. After a sojourn of two years in the gold region he returned to Missouri, and again engaged in steamboating; this time on the Osage River, and did much to open navigation on that stream. In 1858, leaving the river, he went upon a farm in Henry County, and for a time was engaged extensively in handling stock for the southern market. On the outbreak of the civil war he retired to his farm where he remained up to the restoration of peace. Though advanced in years, his seat in the house of representatives was the only civil office to which he had ever aspired, or had ever held. While he was the oldest member of that body, he was scarcely less active or attentive in the house than the youngest of his associates. His excellent judgment on all matters, aside from his years, served to secure for him universal respect at the capitol. Politically he was a life long Democrat, casting his first vote for Jackson. He was a valuable member of the committee on banks and corporations, and was one of the men whose memory will live in the minds of those who knew him both as a private citizen and a public man."

STAFFORD, M. L.
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Oct 5 1834, Guilford Co, NC
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:596
M. L. Stafford was born in Guilford County, North Carolina, October 5, 1834, and was the son of Z. J. Stafford, a native of Stafford County, Virginia, whose father was Robertson Stafford. The wife of Z. J. Stafford, formerly Hannah Haines, was of a Quaker family, originally from Pennsylvania. She was born in North Carolina, and was a daughter of Isaac Haines, of Pennsylvania. Her uncles, Jacob, Joshua and Job, were early settlers of Dayton, Ohio. Young Stafford early exhibited a remarkable taste for books. When a boy he was once sent by his father to market, and there saw for the first time a book store. Delighted as he was he purchased a number of books, and while on the way home, 110 miles, devoured them by the light of pine knot camp fires. He completed his education at Trinity College, of North Carolina, and after leaving school entered the wholesale grocery and cotton house of A. W. Steele, at Fayetteville, that state, remaining there for four years. In the spring of 1856 he removed to Illinois, taught school for a time at Lima, and in 1857 came to Missouri, locating in Saline County. In 1863 he visited the mountains of Colorado, Montana and California, and spent the time until 1866 in mining. Returning to Pettis County, he opened a drug store in Dresden, and in 1870 he came to Windsor and started a like establishment here, which he conducted for five years. He was the first man, in company with Capt. J. M. Burrus, to introduce the raising of flax in the county, and this industry has grown from a few hundred bushels shipped at first, to fifty car loads, shipped during the season of 1882. In 1879, he formed a partnership with W. J. Livingston in the grain trade, in which he is now engaged. Politically Mr. Stafford is a Democrat, and in 1878 he was asked for permission to lay his name before the county convention for representative, but declined. In 1882 he declined to become a candidate for county judge. He is a man well read and far better posted on politics, public men and the current literature of the day than the average person, and now his greatest pleasure is to be found in the quiet of his home with something new and instructive to read. He married Miss Elizabeth Patrick of Saline County in 1870. She was the daughter of Miles and Barsheba (Oliver) Patrick, the former of Kentucky. The latter was a sister of Mr. M. Oliver. They have two children: Florence and Fred. Mr. S. belongs to the Masonic fraternity. He is connected with the Peytons, an old and influential family of Virginia.

STANDKE, William F.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Jan 18 1853
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:648
William F. Standke, old settler and prosperous citizen of Henry County, is proprietor of one of the prettiest and best kept eighty acre farms in Henry County. His home is a handsome white cottage surrounded by shrubbery and trees, orchards and vineyards, with all kinds of fruits and everything to make a man pleased with himself and make his outlook on life one of pleasant retrospection and undismayed by what the future may hold for him. The man who owns a plot of ground which will produce his living and something over for a rainy day in these times of war and high prices of commodities is fortunate indeed, and Mr. Standke, in spite of a misfortune which resulted in the loss of one hand and part of his arm which renders most farm work impossible for him, is happy and contented, for the simple reason that he has a devoted and capable wife who is able and willing to take much of the work from his shoulders which he is unable to do. William F. Standke was born in Brandenburg, Germany, January 18, 1853, the son of August and Christina Standke, who immigrated to America in 1871 and made a settlement in Ottawa County, Ohio. August Standke made his home with his oldest daughter in Ohio when old age came upon him and died at her home. There were four children in the Standke family: Mrs. Minnie Frank, Oak Harbor, Ottawa County, Ohio; Mrs. Hannah Myers, died at Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; William P., subject of this sketch; Mrs. Augusta Tenke, Pendleton, Indiana. William F. Standke was educated in the schools of his native land and after coming to America with his parents he was employed in a saw mill in Ottawa County, Ohio, at a wage of $1.75 per day. This was much larger wages than he could ever have received in Germany, a country of notoriously low wages, and he made the best of his opportunity to save a competence. In 1881 he came to Missouri and bought a farm of sixty acres, to which he later added forty acres, upon which he placed every stick and shrub, every vine, and every flower, with the assistance of his capable wife, and also built the cottage home and other farm buildings. It can be truly said that William F. Standke created his own farm from the prairie. In 1875 he was married to Caroline Neumeister, who was born in Germany, January 28, 1859, and came to America when a child with her parents, Schik and Christina Neumeister. Seven children were born to this marriage: Charles, a farmer in Clinton township; Mrs. Clara Louise Blatt, Toledo, Ohio; William F., New Orleans, Louisiana; George, Indianapolis, Indiana; Mrs. Emma Neif, Toledo, Ohio; Otto, Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Minnie Brawn, Fairview township. Mr. Standke is an independent voter. He and Mrs. Standke are members of the Evangelical Association and are a contented and congenial couple who have the esteem and respect of their neighbors and many friends.

STANSBERRY, W. A.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: 1852, Fairfield Co, OH
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:700
W. A. Stansberry, a Henry County pioneer and prominent farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native of Ohio. He was born in Fairfield County, in 1852, a son of W. H. and Rachel (Elsborn) Stansberry, natives of Ohio. They came to Missouri in 1870 and settled in Big Creek township, Henry County. Later they removed to St. Clair County, where they lived for a time, but returned to Henry County and both died here, and their remains are interred in the Carpenter Cemetery in Johnson County. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Samantha Jane Crist, now deceased; Mrs. Mary Showalter, Carroll, Ohio; Mrs. Kate Lane, Clinton, Missouri; John, Old Chilhowee, Missouri; W. A., the subject of this sketch; George, died in Montana; Charles, resides at Tulsa, Oklahoma; Mrs. Rachel Sherman, died at Pittsburg, Kansas; Mrs. Emma Corsen, died in Johnson County, Missouri; Noah, lives in Johnson County, Missouri; J. J., Miami, Oklahoma; Mrs. Frank Murphy, Honey Creek township, and Mrs. Millie Heath, Taberville, Missouri. W. A. Stansberry was reared and educated in Ohio and was about eighteen years of age when he came to Henry County with his parents in 1870. After coming here he worked some by the month, but soon engaged in farming in Big Creek township on rented land. Later he bought a farm and now owns one hundred twenty acres, two and one-half miles southeast of Blairstown. His place is well improved with a good farm residence and other suitable farm buildings. He is engaged in general farming and stock raising, having been especially successful raising Duroc Jersey hogs in recent years. Mr. Stansberry was married in 1876 to Miss Sarah E. Webster, daughter of James H. and Mary Jane (Carpenter) Webster of Big Creek township. The father died in Arkansas in 1903, and the mother died in Henry County during the Civil War, having contracted pneumonia from exposure when driven from home by "Jayhawkers." 'Mrs. Stansberry was one of four children born to her parents, the others being: Pleasant Webster, who served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and now resides at Bozeman, Montana; Mrs. Mary Haney, Chickalah, Arkansas, and Mrs. Hester Anderson, now deceased. After the death of the mother of these children, the father married again to Mary Lotspiech, and to this second marriage were born the following children: Charles, lives in Arkansas; Mrs. Dora Hanes, deceased; Walter, lives in Oklahoma; Oscar, Arkansas; Florence, Arkansas, and Maude, deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Stansberry have been born four children, as follows: Blanche, died at the age of three years; Hattie, married Sterling S. Patterson, who is now deceased, having left one child, Ora Ellen, who resides with Mr. and Mrs. Stansberry; John W., at home; Mary J., married Cecil Gray, Big Creek township. Mr. Stansberry has seen much of the history of Henry County in the making, as it were. He recalls when the town of Norris was known as Norris Fork and when the post office was established there on the star mail route from Holden, and they received mail three times each week. He recalls the first store building there which was erected by Moore & Wright. This was about 1873, and this firm carried on the mercantile business there for a number of years. Mr. Stansberry is one of the substantial pioneer citizens of Henry County and the Stansberry family are prominent in the community.

STEELE, Albert Larkin
Walker Township, Henry County
born: Dec 10 1869
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:389
Albert L. Steele. For nearly fifty years Albert L. Steele has resided upon the farm where his birth occurred December 10, 1869. He is the son of Albert Harrison Steele (born 1827, died December 18, 1893) and Elizabeth (Woodson) Steele (born December, 1842). Albert H. Steele was a native of Kentucky and was a pioneer settler of Henry County. He was one of the original "forty-niners" and crossed the plains with the gold seekers and returned to Missouri by way of the Isthmus of Panama after mining for some time on the Pacific slope. He first settled in Deepwater township and later made a permanent settlement in Walker township on the place now owned by his son, Arthur L. Steele. He was married in 1864 to Elizabeth Woodson, who was born in a log cabin located near the "old adobe" church in Walker township in 1842. She was a daughter of Shadrich Woodson, who was one of the earliest pioneers of Henry County. For further particulars concerning the Woodson family the reader is referred to the biography of Chesley G. Woodson in this volume. The elder Steele became a large land owner in Henry County and was widely and favorably known. He was father of children as follow: Mrs. Mollie Belt, deceased; Albert L., subject of this review; Nannie, died in infancy; William J., Walker township; Frank H., Kansas City, Missouri; Ida, died in infancy; Mrs. Pearl Walker, Walker township. Albert L. Steele attended the home district and received such education as the schools of his day afforded and has always resided on the home place of the Steele family with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas City. He is owner of 112 acres of excellent farm land. Mr. Steele was married on October 24, 1900, to Miss Ella Markie Simpson, who was born in Texas, May 24, 1877, a daughter of Duke and Alice (Lutzenheizer) Simpson, the latter of whom died in 1881. Duke Simpson later went to California and remained in that State until 1913, when he returned to Missouri, visiting among relatives and friends for some time and is now making his home in Oklahoma. He was twice married. After her mother's death Mrs. Ella Markie Simpson Steele was reared in Bates County by Judge Francis M. Steele. Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Steele have four children: Earl, born November 29, 1901; Paul, born June 13, 1904; Alice Elizabeth, born October 16, 1906; Francis A., born November 7, 1909. Mr. Steele is a pronounced Democrat. He and the members of his family are associated with the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church and frequently attend Stone's Chapel for divine services. He is affiliated with the Woodmen of the World Lodge of Piper, Missouri.

STEEPS, William
Fields Creek Township, Henry County
born: Dec 25 1829, Germany
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:688
William Steeps, farmer and stock raiser, section 29, was born in Germany in 1829. When about twenty years of age he emigrated to America, and was engaged in farming near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, until 1867, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and here he has since made his home, giving his attention to tilling the soil. His farm contains 140 acres of some of the richest land in the county and this is in a high state of cultivation, and the improvements are excellent. He handles stock quite extensively and has over 100 head of cattle. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. After settling in Wisconsin Mr. Steeps was married to Miss Dora Purath, a native of Germany. They have four children: Minnie, Ella, William and Johnnie. Mr. S. is connected with the M. E. Church.

STEPHENS, Joseph J. Dr.
Osage Township, Henry County
born: Mar 15 1842, Cooper Co, MO
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:753
J. J. Stephens, M.D., a prominent physician and surgeon of Henry County, is a native of Cooper County, Missouri, having been born in Boonville March 15, 1842. His father, P. D. Stephens, was a Virginian by birth, but moved with his parents to Missouri in about 1820, and located in Cooper County, of which they were among the earliest settlers. P. D. Stephens was married there to Miss Sarah Mitchell Howard. He was the first sheriff of Cooper County, serving two terms, and he was afterward engaged in merchandising at Boonville for a number of years. He subsequently went to Moniteau County, where he died in July, 1879. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in Cooper and Moniteau Counties, his youth being spent at school and in his father's store. He received his education at high schools and Rose Hill Seminary. He commenced the study of medicine in 1871 at Leesville, under Dr. J. P. Trullinger, a pioneer physician of the county, and after attending lectures in the Missouri Medical College in St. Louis, graduated in the spring of 1877. Upon completing his studies the doctor began the practice of his profession at Quincy, Missouri, where he remained three years, coming thence to Brownington in the fall of 1881. Here he has a large and increasing practice, and is one of the best read and most successful physicians of this vicinity, and is a close student even now. In January, 1882, he engaged in the drug business, and at this time carries a large stock of drugs and chemicals. Dr. Stephens was married at Tipton, Missouri, February 8, 1866, to Miss Lizzie J. Smith, a daughter of James T. Smith, and originally of Louisville, Kentucky. They have a family of six children: James Phillip, John Morse, Maria Laura, Joseph J., Minnie A. and Presley. Mrs. Stephens is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and the doctor belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

STEPHENSON, J.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Jan 1 1824, Jackson Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:621
Judge J. Stephenson, farmer and stock dealer, section 18, was born in Jackson County, Ohio, January 1, 1824, and was the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Stephenson, nee McGee, also natives of Ohio. Our subject grew up in the county of his birth, his youth being spent on the farm, and in attending school. He acquired a fair education in the common English branches and in after years was a teacher for a number of terms. Before reaching his majority he was engaged in the mercantile business at Jackson, Ohio, for about ten years. He was married April 24, 1845, to Miss Elizabeth Ridgeway, a daughter of John Ridgeway, and a native of Gallia County. Mr. Stephenson closed up his mercantile business in 1858, and in May following came to Missouri, and located in Deepwater Township, Henry County. He bought his present farm in 1865, and now has 240 acres, 160 of which are fenced, with good improvements, an orchard, etc. He is extensively interested in buying and selling, and shipping stock, and has followed this business in connection with farming, since coming to the state. Mr. Stephenson is identified with the Republican party, and was elected county treasurer in 1864, but declined the nomination of his party for a second term. In 1868 he received the nomination and was elected county judge and served four years in that capacity with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He and his wife have raised a family of eight children: Mary Ann, (now Mrs. V. Griggs), Virginia (wife of Samuel Cates), Andrew J., John J., Frances (wife of Wright Bailey), William A., Nellie and Julia Belle. They have lost three children, one of whom, Lillie D. died in infancy, and Jared L., and Indiana, died in childhood. Mrs. Stephenson is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. The judge has filled several minor offices, and has been elected a delegate to numerous county and congressional conventions.

STEVENS, Willis M.
Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Oct 9 1859
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:605
Willis M. Stevens, who is engaged in the real estate and loan business at Clinton, has been prominently identified with Clinton and Henry County for a number of years. Mr. Stevens is a native of Indiana, born in 1859 and is a son of James and Hannah B. (Pierce) Stevens, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter of New York. The Stevens family came to Missouri in 1869 and settled in Springfield township, Henry County, where the father bought 240 acres of land and here spent the remainder of his life engaged in farming and stock raising. He and his wife are now deceased and their remains are buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery. They were the parents of twelve children, only two of whom are now living, Willis M., the subject of this sketch, and Mrs. Sarah Pickord, who resides in Laclede County, Missouri. Willis M. Stevens received his education in the public schools in Springfield township and Clinton High School, and shortly after leaving school he came to Clinton and entered the employ of Bledsoe and Lane as clerk, remaining with them about two years. He then was appointed city weigher and served in that capacity six years. He was then elected county treasurer of Henry County, serving for four years. At the expiration of his term of office as county treasurer he was elected county recorded and served four years. In 1899 he engaged in the real estate and loan business, succeeding M. C. Land, and since that time has been successfully engaged in that line, and during the course of his career in the real estate business he has handled many important transactions. He has served as a member of the city council of Clinton and is the present treasurer of Clinton township. Mr. Stevens was married December 31, 1884, to Miss Bettie N. Wray, daughter of Tillman and Hannah Wray of Clinton, Missouri. Her parents were Virginians and came to Henry County prior to the Civil War. To Mr. and Mrs. Stevens have been born one child, Bertia A., the wife of Lieut. M. J. Sonnebeck, who is now serving in the National Army. To Lieutenant and Mrs. Sonnebeck have been born two children, Elizabeth K. and Willis R. Mr. Stevens has rendered invaluable service to the city of Clinton in the capacity of president of the Commercial Club, a position which he has filled for the past five years. This organization is recognized as one of the live commercial clubs of the State, and Mr. Stevens is entitled to no small amount of credit for the many good results obtained by the progressive and aggressive work of the organization. Among the accomplishments of the Clinton Commercial Club within the past five years might be mentioned the obtaining of a $6,000 bridge across the Grand River, south of Clinton, inducing the Overman Overall Factory to locate here, which gives employment to a large number of people, and the installing of the Clinton White Way. Of their work in connection with this accomplishment the "Daily Democrat" of June 17, 1915, had the following to say: "Mr. Stevens may be said very accurately to be the man who put it across, for while the credit is shared by every friend and subscriber to the movement, it was his untiring efforts that would not permit discouragement, that the White Way has been brought about. He had the Commercial Club loyally back of him and especially an executive, soliciting and ways and means committee consisting of Doctor Neill, Doctor Marseilles, J. S. Spore, G. S. Holliday, S. Degan, B. G. Phillips and Carl Jiacomini." The work of the Commercial Club in which Mr. Stevens has taken an active part has been far reaching in the building up and the betterment of Clinton. He is a live wire and the results of his efforts are to be seen on every side. In addition to his other interests Mr. Stevens has been a director of the Citizens Bank of Clinton for the past ten years. He is a Democrat and has been active in politics since boyhood. He is one of the substantial citizens of Henry County, who is able to get results when he devotes his time and ability to measures. Mr. Stevens has been very active in furthering patriotic work, serving as chairman of the organization committee having charge of the Liberty Bond campaign, and has been active in promoting Liberty Bond sales, as well as Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. work and promotion of the raising of funds for each organization in Henry County.

STEWART, Browning N.
Bogard Township, Henry County
born: Oct 26 1856, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:696
Browning Stewart, a prominent druggist at Urich, is a son of Harvey and Maggie (Burchnal) Stewart, the former a Virginian by birth, and the latter a native of Pennsylvania. Browning, the eldest of a family of five children, was born in the state of Virginia, October 26, 1855. When he was 12 years old his father came to Henry County, Missouri, and engaged in farming, and the son received his education in the public schools of Clinton. When he was 18 years old he began teaching school, and he taught in different parts of the county until 1881, when he engaged in the drug business at Urich. He has the only stock of drugs in the town and is enjoying a liberal patronage. May 16, 1882, Mr. Stewart married Miss May Stewart, a daughter of Dr. J. W. Stewart. She is a native of Missouri. Mr. S. is one of the leading men of the town, and is respected by all who know him.

STEWART, Charles Remmick
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Dec 18 1830, Greenup Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:744
Dr. Charles R. Stewart, physician and surgeon, at Marvin post office, was born in Greenup County, Kentucky, December 18, 1830, and is the eldest of ten children, five of whom are living. His parents were Price Stewart, a native Kentuckian, and Mariah Remmek, who was born in New York. She died in 1851, in Lee County, Iowa, and he in 1867 in Sullivan County, Missouri. When Charles R. was nine years of age the family removed to Lee County, Iowa, where he received a good common school education, and where he began the study of medicine under an old physician at Keokuk, with whom he studied two years. At the age of twenty-one he removed to Sullivan County, Missouri, and was interested in farming until 1858, where he resumed the study of his chosen profession with Dr. Williams, at Newton, Putnam County. In 186, he commenced practicing at Middlebury, Mercer County, and in the fall of the same year enlisted in Company C, Twenty-third Missouri Volunteers, and was in active service in Missouri and Tennessee for one year. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, and there received a musket ball in the right thigh. Being placed on detached service he did hospital duty for the remainder of the war, receiving the appointment of assistant surgeon. He resumed the practice of his profession in Grundy County, Missouri, and has since been engaged therein. He has practiced in Johnson, Cass, Bates, Benton, St. Clair and Henry Counties. In June, 1881, he located at his present field of labor, and has a highly satisfactory practice. Dr. Stewart's wife was formerly Miss Mary E. Griffith, of Benton County, to whom he was married March 6, 1879. They have two children, Charles, William J. and Mary Ellen. Dr. Stewart has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for upwards of twenty years and holds his membership with the Montrose Lodge.

STEWART, Harold Atkinson "Harry"
Clinton, Clinton Township, Henry County
born: Aug 22 1860
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:651
Harry A. Stewart - Great enterprises and conceptions of projects for the benefit of future generations, as well as those who are here today, require self-sacrifice, and while it may not be considered an important event in the progress of general civilization and the stride of the world's events, the reclamation of a large portion of the most fertile part of Henry County is and has been an important question, locally. When men conceive the possibilities of even a thousand per cent dividends return upon an investment, and offer a plan to bring about such a condition, scoffers and the pessimistic doubters always question the possibility of success in such a project. The reclamation of the overflow district of Henry County has met with this opposition but it has had behind it the best men in this locality, men of broad visions, men capable of foresight, and it would appear that the matter of reclaiming the overflow land of Henry County has been like that of reclaiming the district of the Nile in Egypt. It seems that men who have favored this project and given to it their best endeavor, have been students of the world's ancient history, but at all times they have had their troubles in impressing upon their short sighted neighbors the value and the immensity of the project at hand. Mr. Stewart early recognized the value of reclamation in Henry County and has devoted much time to this work, which was begun in 1909. The plan was to furnish suitable drainage to an area of seven thousand acres. The main ditch is nine miles long with laterals of about two and one-half miles, the expense of the entire project being about $90,000. Mr. Stewart has been one of the hard workers for the successful carrying out of this project, serving as secretary and treasurer of the drainage district, and has devoted much time, energy and financial assistance, and with great gratification he has seen the reward of his efforts in Henry County. H. A. Stewart is a native son of Henry County. He was born about eight miles south of Clinton, August 27, 1860, and is a son of Dr. John W. Stewart and Caroline (Sanders) Stewart. The father was a native of Mississippi and was one of the pioneer physicians of Henry County. He read medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and practiced medicine in this county for over twenty years. He was a veteran of the Mexican War and came to Missouri in the early sixties. He and his wife are now deceased, and their remains are interred in the Englewood Cemetery at Clinton, Missouri. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Blanche Mitchell, now deceased; H. A., the subject of this sketch; John W., deceased; Mary, married B. N. Stewart; Naomi, married B. L. Tisdale, Kansas City, Missouri; Mrs. Harry Nelson, who lives in Oklahoma; G. L., Urich, Missouri, and Mrs. Kate Sigel, Clinton, Missouri. Harry A. Stewart was united in marriage to Miss Margaret E. Mullins, a daughter of William Mullins, a pioneer of White Oak township, now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Stewart have been born the following children: John B., who enlisted in the United States army in 1917 and is now in the service in France; William L., who enlisted in the United States Navy in 1912 and is now in the service in Navy hospital department; Mildred, married Harry Allen, Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Stewart is one of the progressive and patriotic citizens of Henry County, and is devoting much time and labor to war work. He has much to his credit in the great world struggle for democracy, and is one of Henry County's citizens who can be counted on all the time in furthering the interest of his Uncle Samuel, regardless of the cost to himself. He is a member of the time honored Masonic Lodge and also holds membership in the Modern Woodmen of America. Henry County has many good citizens of whom it is justly proud, but none stands higher than H. A. Stewart.

STEWART, Luther Issac
White Oak Township, Henry County
born: Oct 12 1845, Monongalia Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:719
Luther I. Stewart was born October 12, 1845, in Monongalia County, Virginia, being the son of John Stewart, born in that county in 1801. He was a farmer by calling, and was judge of the county court at the opening of the rebellion. Luther's mother, formerly Elizabeth Cox, was born in the same county in 1804. They were married in the year 1822 and had eight children, three of whom are living, the subject of our sketch being the youngest. The family came to Henry County November 28, 1867. Young Stewart was educated in Morgantown, Western Virginia, at the Morgantown Academy. On coming to Missouri he bought 100 acres of land, upon which he built a residence. He was married November 24, 1869, to Miss Tennie C. Eliott. To them have been born eleven children, and only four of these are living: Nattie M., Florence, Jennie Belle, John W. Mr. Stewart formerly possessed 388 acres of farming land, upon which he at present resides, but now he owns only forty acres. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. fraternity. His political views are Democratic. Both himself and wife belong to the Presbyterian Church, Old School, holding their membership at Clinton.

STEWART, Mark A.
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Mar 19 1819, Fauquier Co, VA
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:622
Judge M. A. Stewart, a well known citizen of this vicinity, was born in Fauquier County, Virginia, March 19, 1819. His parents, Daniel and Anna (Walker) Stewart, were natives of the same county. The former served in the war of 1812, first holding the rank of lieutenant and later was promoted to major. M. A. Stewart was raised in his native county, attending school and working on the farm, and when a young man was employed as salesman for a live stock dealer, serving in that capacity for about three years. In 1838 or 1839 he commenced the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. John Thompson, one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Kanawha County, and in 1843 or 1844 took a course of lectures at the Medical University, of Philadelphia. Moving to Missouri with his parents in 1844 he settled in Henry County where he bought land and improved a farm which he now occupies. After finishing his studies at the medical college, the doctor commenced the practice of his chosen profession in Henry County and was one of the pioneer physicians of the locality. He was married in Cooper County, in October, 1865, to Miss Alice Amanda Philips, a Kentuckian by birth, and a daughter of William and Mary Philips. There are three children by this marriage: William A., Daniel W. and Susan Alice. Mrs. Stewart died, November 8, 1879. Mr. S. is identified with the Democratic party and was once elected one of the county judges and has since been twice re-elected, serving in this capacity with distinction for three consecutive terms. He is well posted in the political issues of the day and has been a delegate to numerous political conventions. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mr. Stewart has 870 acres of valuable land, located about three miles northwest of Montrose. There are about 100 acres in tame grass, and an orchard of some 200 trees. Coal underlies a large portion of the place, which is in section 3. The judge is a man of large and varied experience and one of the leading men of the county.

STEWART, Thomas
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Mar 17 1823, Blount Co, TN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:781
Thomas Stewart, another old settler of the county, was born in Blount County, East Tennessee, March 17, 1823. his father, William Stewart, and also his mother, whose maiden name was Celia Stanton, were natives of the same state, and in 1839 they moved to Missouri, settling in Henry County on Grand River, near Brownington, where they entered land and improved a farm. Afterward they went to Osage Township and improved a farm, where Mr. S. died in 1843. The subject of this sketch grew to manhood in this county, and was married in the fall of 1843 to Sarah A. Woolard, a native of North Carolina and a daughter of Thompson Woolard. After his marriage Mr. S. located on land in Leesville Township and improved his farm; he now owns 120 acres. Mr. Stewart is a blacksmith and gunsmith by trade, and has worked at that business in connection with his farming operations for a number of years. He and his wife have a family of nine children: Sarah C. (wife of William Akers), Martha J. (wife of Wood Curds), James W., Celia E. (wife of Colman Edwards), Mary F. (wife of William McCowns), Thomas C., Andrew J., Susan E. and Emma A. They have lost three children: Nancy P. died at the age of twenty-five years; Margaret Ann, aged eleven years, and John H. when twenty-three years old.

STEWART, Walter Alexander
Davis Township, Henry County
born: Sep 1 1886
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:856
Walter Stewart, a progressive young farmer of Davis township, who is operating one hundred sixty acres of land owned by his father, Orrin Stewart, is a native son of Henry County. He was born September 1, 1886, in Davis township, Henry County, the son of Orrin and Althena (Miller) Stewart, who for the past fifty years have made their home in Henry County. Orrin Stewart was born in Juniata, Blair County, Pennsylvania, in 1835. During the Civil War he served in the Union Army and participated in some of the most important battles of the war. When the war ended he received an honorable discharge and returned to Logansport, Indiana, where he remained until 1867. He came to Henry County, Missouri, that year and for a time taught school and later engaged in farming. He owns two hundred ninety-one acres of land in Davis and Honey Creek townships, which for many years he farmed. His sons have relieved him of all responsibility and are now renting the place. Orrin Stewart now lives with his son, Walter, and is hale and hearty in spite of his three score and ten years. Orrin Stewart and Althena (Miller) Stewart are the parents of four children, as follow: Jennie, wife of A. T. Lloyd of Davis township; Harvey H., Davis township; William M., Davis township, and Walter, the subject of this sketch. The mother died August 25, 1900. Walter Stewart received his education in the district schools and has always helped his father on the farm. As the cares and burdens became too heavy, he finally relieved his father of responsibility and is now renting one hundred sixty acres of his father's estate. February 22, 1908, Walter Stewart married Johannah Matter and four children have been born to them, as follow: Glen, Emery C., Clifford W. and Clarence. Mrs. Stewart was born in Davis township, Henry County, a daughter of Joe and Mary (Grobe) Matter, who are well known and successful farmers of Davis township. Mr. Stewart is one of the young farmers who are stepping into the places of their elders and he is successfully conducting his farming operations, laying the foundations for a better and bigger opportunity for the children growing around his fireside. He is one of the progressive young men of Pettis County.

STILES, James R.
Dallas Township, St. Clair County
born: 1847, Johnson Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1169
JAMES R. STILES was born in Johnson County, Missouri, in 1847, and was the son of Dennis Stiles, a Kentuckian by birth, born in 1818, who, in 1838, emigrated to Johnson County, being one of the first settlers there. He was married twice, the second time in 1845, to Miss Tamson Bazzill, daughter of Ezekiel Bazzill. They had seven children, four sons and three daughters, James being the eldest child. In 1866 the senior Stiles leaving Johnson County, came to St. Clair County. A few years later, or in August, 1870, James R. was united in marriage with Miss Mary M. Jackson. They had five children, four of whom are living: James Henry, Lizzie S., Clara B. and Rolla J. The eldest son, Johnny Lewis, died August 18, 1881. Mr. Stiles is the owner of a farm of 100 acres, located in section 7. He is much interested in stock matters and gives considerable attention to fine stock, having some excellent animals. Formerly he was politically a Democrat, but later began to be found in the ranks of the Greenback party. He is a member of the Baptist Church at Macedonia and also belongs to the Grange, Concord lodge. Mr. S.'s mother, a native of Virginia, born in 1807, is now living and in the enjoyment of good health.

STONE, Aaron Lester
Shawnee Township, Henry County
born: Aug 23 1879
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:809
Aaron L. Stone, one of the well-known and prosperous farmers and stockmen of Henry County, leases and operates a valuable farm of two hundred eighty-nine acres in Shawnee township. Mr. Stone is a native Missourian, born in Dallas County in 1881. He is a son of James and Margaret (Drum) Stone. The father was a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War, entering the service when quite young. He now resides at Norris, Missouri, where he and his wife are well known and rank among the leading and representative families of this vicinity. To James and Margaret (Drum) Stone were born the following children: Irwin, who resides at Norris, Missouri; Mrs. Edna Runner, deceased; Joseph, Kansas City, Missouri; Ethel, married John Cook and resides in Arkansas; Aaron, the subject of this review; Martha, married Earl Townsmen, Sedalia, Missouri; Ralph, resides near Petersburg, Missouri; Robert died when three years of age, and Charles died in infancy. Aaron Stone received his education in the public schools of Agricola, Missouri, and in early life engaged in farming for himself. He has leased and operated his present place for the past ten years. He carries on stock raising on an extensive scale as well as general farming. At times he has as many as two carloads of cattle ready for the market. He is also one of the well-known and successful hog raisers of Henry County. He specializes in red hogs and at this writing has on hand about one hundred head. Mr. Stone owns a farm of one hundred forty-two and one-half acres in Shawnee township which he rents. In February, 1902, Aaron Stone was united in marriage with Miss Alice Baldrock, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Richards) Baldrock, natives of Missouri. Mrs. Stone was born in Cooper County, and reared and educated in Clinton, where her father was engaged in the livery business for a number of years, and where he and his wife now reside. He was the first man to operate a sprinkling wagon on the streets of Clinton. To Mr. and Mrs. Stone have been born one daughter, Margaret. A son died in infancy. Mr. Stone is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America at Chilhowee, Missouri. He takes a commendable interest in public affairs and is now serving as a member of the school board of District No.17. He is one of the progressive and substantial men of the younger generation in Henry County.

STOUT, George M.
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Jun 2 1866
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:656
George M. Stout - The Stout stock farm in the southwestern part of Fairview township is admirably adapted for the purpose of raising large numbers of live stock. This farm consists of 480 acres in one body, well equipped with good buildings, the large farm residence of nine rooms being located on a high point of land which overlooks the entire ranch. Although Mr. Stout has been in possession of this splendid place for but a short period of nine years he has the place well fenced and in fine condition, and is constantly making improvements. In addition to the stock farm Mr. Stout owns a finely improved tract of 160 acres which he has recently purchased and which is situated near the town of Deepwater, where he intends to make his home in the near future. The Stout farm is endowed with rich pasturage and is well watered with a flowing stream. Mr. Stout keeps from 150 to 200 head of cattle on the place each year and during the winter of 1917-1918 he fed 100 head of prime cattle for the markets. He also raises over 300 head of hogs annually. During the past spring and summer he has completed the erection of a new barn 40x50 feet in dimension, all of the work being done by himself and his sons. The entire farm is fenced with the best of woven wire fencing material and shows all the ear marks of a progressive farmer and stockman. Mr. Stout is also engaged in the buying and shipping of grain at Deepwater. George M. Stout was born June 2, 1866, in Tazewell County, Illinois, near the city of Pekin, and is the son of George W. and Eliza Bailey Stout, natives of Licking County, Ohio. Each went to Tazewell County, Illinois, with their parents in the early pioneer days and were there married. George W. Stout was a soldier in the Union Army and served during the Civil War. He enlisted in an Illinois regiment of volunteer infantry and fought throughout the conflict. He died in 1906, only lacking seventeen days of attaining the age of ninety. Eliza Stout, his wife, died in 1907, aged seventy-five years. They were parents of ten children, seven of whom are living: Benjamin C., Nevada, Missouri; John H., Guymond, Oklahoma; Amos, Burlington, Iowa; Mrs. Maggie Lux, Parsons, Kansas; Mrs. Sarah J. Pierce, Pratt, Kansas; Mrs. Clarinda B. McNett, Nevada, Missouri; George M., subject of this review. George W. Stout removed to Missouri from Illinois in 1881 and settled at Shelbina, Missouri, where both he and his wife died and are buried in the Shelbina Cemetery. George M. Stout followed agricultural pursuits in Shelby County, Missouri, until 1909, when he came to Henry County, and purchased his large farm of 480 acres. In the spring of 1918 he bought a finely improved place of 160 acres near Deepwater in Fairview township. George M. Stout was married in 1893 to Miss Emma Thomas, who was born January 27, 1877, in Adams County, Illinois, the daughter of William and Frances (Kessler) Thomas, who located in Shelbina, Missouri. Ten children have been born to George M. and Emma Stout, as follow: Ruth, born November 1, 1893; Roy, born August 26, 1896; Retha, born December 27, 1897; Ralph, born May 30, 1899; Russell, born August 16, 1901; Reason, born August 27, 1903; Ruby, born August 16, 1905; Rachel, born December 30, 1909; Edith Reva, born September 20, 1912; Reta, born July 12, 1915. Ruth Stout married Frank Davis, who resides on a farm one mile south of the Stout homestead, and has two children, Georgie and Lola. Retha married Burt McGhuey and lives in Iowa, has one child, Alberta. During the past season of 1918 Mr. Stout has harvested 150 acres of wheat which yielded 18.5 bushels to the acre. He has harvested forty acres of oats which yield 26.5 bushels to the acre. Fifty acres of corn are in fine growing condition and promise a great yield. Mr. Stout is a Democrat and he generally takes a warm interest in matters political and civil. For the past nine years he has served as school director of his district. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, while Mrs. Stout and the children are Baptists.

STOUT, William B.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1854, Harrison Co, WV
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1123
WILLIAM B. STOUT, of the firm of Stout & Co., is a native of Harrison County, West Virginia, and was born July 3, 1854. His father, also originally of that state, was born November 4, 1818. His mother, whose maiden name was Amanda Blake, was born in West Virginia August 5, 1816. They had eight children, William being the sixth child. His father died September 24, 1876. He resided in the county of his birth until sixteen years old, when the family came to St. Clair County, Missouri, and here he farmed for three years. Then he engaged in school teaching, which he continued until April, 1881, when he embarked in his present business. He is a member of the Baptist Church.

STOW, Marvil Sr.
Wadesburg, Cass Co, MO, Henry County
born: 1789, Charlotte Co, VA
Source:Aubrey G. Cloud, Nov 7 1999
Marvil Stow, Sr. was born 1789 in Charlotte County, Virginia. He was one of eight children born to Joel Stow and his wife Frances (St. John) Stow. Marvil grew up in Charlotte County, Virginia and came to southeast Kentucky with his family where they settled in Whitley County after about 1805. Marvil’s first wife was Nancy Reese who he married in 1813 in Knox County, Kentucky. To this marriage was born 4 children – John Richard Stow, Nancy Stow, Joel Stow, and Marvil Stow, Jr.. After Nancy’s death in early 1826, Marvil married Anna Bones in Laurel County, Kentucky. Marvil and Anna had 4 children – Francis, Elizabeth, John who were born in Laurel County, Ky, and Sarah who was born in Jefferson County, Missouri. Marvil and a brother, John Stow, obtained several tracks of land in Laurel County, Ky where they farmed until about 1832. After selling their farms, Marvil and John headed west and settled in eastern Missouri in Jefferson County, southwest of St. Louis. Marvil and his brother bought Public Domain Government Land and settled in to raise their families and farm. Marvil donated land so a school house could be built at House Springs, Mo. where he also taught school for awhile. In the early 1860's, Marvil again disposed of this land and accompanied by his son, Marvil Stow, Jr. and his family, moved west to Cass County, near Wadesburg, Missouri where they purchased farms. In 1866, Marvil bought an 80 acre farm just across the Henry County line where he and Anna lived until Marvil Stow died in January of 1867. Anna continued to live on their farm and died there in August of 1868. Marvil left no will. A neighbor, Cornelius Quick was appointed Administrator of the Estate. At the time his death, Marvil was survived by 4 grandchildren–Children of Marvil Stow, Jr. and Mary Ellen (Edwards) Stow. Their names were: Nancy Ellen Stow, John Blon Stow, Susan Frances Stow, and Cordelia Pauline Stow. Both Marvil and Anna were buried on their farm in the family plot which later became known as the Stow Cemetery. - The author of this biography is a grandson of Susan Frances (Stow) Cloud and Orville Bradley Cloud and a gr-gr-grandson of Marvil Stow, Sr. and Anna (Bones) Stow.

STRAW, Isaac N.
Fairview Township, Henry County
born: Oct 27 1836, Wyandot Co, OH
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:763
Isaac N. Straw, farmer and stock raiser, section 32, was born in Wyandot County, Ohio, October 27, 1836. Jason Straw, his father, who was a native of Vermont, went to Ohio when a young man, and settled in Wyandot County, of which he was an early settler. He was married in DeKalb County, Indiana, June 6, 1857, to Miss Ann Eliza Shock, a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and a daughter of Peter Shock. There are ten children by this marriage Sarah E., (now Mrs. Homer Davis), Caroline, Charles E., Viola, Orin A., Milton O., Amanda, Homer A., Henry F. and Herman. Mr. Straw moved to Missouri in 1869, and located on the farm where he now resides. He has 160 acres of good land, all in cultivation with improvements. His orchard contains 175 apple and 400 peach trees, about 200 of which are fine budded, and 100 cherry trees, with some smaller fruits. He enlisted in 1864 in the one hundred day service, in Company C, 152d Ohio National Guards, and was a drummer of his company; and after serving his time he was discharged in the fall of 1864. Mr. Straw takes more than an ordinary interest in educational matters as indicated by his being elected and serving as a member of the school board for nine years in succession.

STREIBY, Joel
Springfield Township, Henry County
born: Feb 7 1840, Kosciusko Co, IN
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:819
Joel Streiby, farmer and stock raiser, was born February 7, 1840, in Kosciusko County, Indiana. His father, Wm. Streiby, was born in 1810, in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, as was also his mother, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Conrad. She was born in 1812. They were married in December, 1830. and by this union there were twelve children, ten of whom are living. They emigrated from Ohio to Indiana in 1833. The subject of this sketch received his education in his native county, and in April, 1861, enlisted in Company E, Twelfth Indiana Infantry Volunteers, as a private, Captain Williams, of Warsaw, Indiana, commanding. He remained with this regiment for four months, when it was transferred to the United States service, and he served for the remainder of that year, when the regiment was regularly discharged at Washington. He re-enlisted in the fall of 1862, in Company I, Fiftieth Indiana Infantry, and was appointed corporal, the regiment joining the Cumberland Division under General Thomas, serving in that capacity for several months. He was appointed sergeant, holding the position during the remainder of the war. In July, 1865, his army corps was ordered to Texas, and remained there for four months, when they were regular discharged near San Antonio, thence returning to Indiana. Mr. Streiby was married December 21, 1865, to Miss Melvina Norris, of Kosciusko County, Indiana. They had four children, three of whom survive. In the fall of 1865, Mr. S. bought a farm in Cass County, Michigan, and in March, 1866, removed to that state, where he stopped for three years, then retraced his steps to his native state, taking charge of his father's farm and affairs. he remained there for two years, when with his family he came to Henry County, Missouri, and purchased 100 acres of land. Since that time he has continued to be engaged in farming and general stock raising. He is one of the reliable men of this vicinity. In 1878 he was elected township trustee. His political preferences are Republican.

STRICKLAND, M. B.
Monegaw Township, St. Clair County
born: 1835, Franklin Co, MO
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1140
HON. M. B. STRICKLAND. Among the prominent men of St. Clair County is the subject of this sketch, who was born in Franklin County, Missouri, August 8, 1835. His father, E. B. Strickland, was a native of Georgia, and his mother, formerly Sarah K. Caldwell, was a Kentuckian by birth. E. B. Strickland was one of the early settlers and leading men of Franklin County. M. B. grew to manhood at his birth place on a farm, receiving a good common school education. He was married in St. Louis County, May 5, 1857, to Miss Mary Conway, a daughter of Samuel Conway. She is a native of St. Louis County. After this event Mr. S. resided in Franklin County until 1877, and in March of that year came to St. Clair County and purchased the farm where he now resides. He has 480 acres, improved, and makes a business of raising and feeding cattle, fattening annually about two car loads of steers. He takes a prominent part in the political issues of the day, and was nominated and elected to represent his county in the legislature at the general election of 1882. This position he filled with honorable distinction. Mr. and Mrs. Strickland have a family of five children: Virgil C., Mary, Virginia S., Ada L. and James L. Himself, wife and oldest daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church.

STRIEBY, Ulysses Grant
Brownington, Osage Township, Henry County
born: Jul 10 1865
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:751
Dr. Ulysses G. Strieby, a prominent physician and surgeon of Brownington, Missouri, is a native of Indiana. He was born in Kosciusko County, Indiana, July 10, 1865, and is a son of Joel and Melvina (Norris) Strieby. The father served in the Union Army during the Civil War and was slightly wounded by the explosion of a shell, while in the service. In 1871 the Strieby family came to Missouri, settling in Henry County. They first located in Springfield township, where they remained until 1892, when the father sold that place and bought another one, where he was engaged in farming until 1906, when he removed to Clinton and since that time has lived practically retired. Joel and Melvina (Norris) Strieby are the parents of the following children: Dr. Ulysses G., the subject of this sketch; Minnie, married Thomas B. Parks, county surveyor of Henry County, a sketch of whom appears in this volume; and Lena, married John Hunter McGill, Nevada, Missouri. Doctor Strieby was educated in the district schools of Henry County, and the Calhoun High Schools. After receiving a thorough preparatory education he entered the University Medical College of Kansas City, Missouri, where he was graduated with a degree of Doctor of Medicine in the class of 1892. Upon graduating he immediately engaged in the practice of his profession at Sleeper, Missouri. After practicing there for a time he removed to Mt. Zion, where he was engaged in the practice of his profession about one year. He then went to Lowry City, Missouri, and for four years was engaged in the practice of his profession there. He then went to Oregon, where he remained until 1903, when he returned to Brownington, Missouri, and since that time has been successfully engaged in practice of his profession. Doctor Strieby has built up a large practice and is recognized as one of the skilled physicians and surgeons of Henry County. Doctor Strieby was married in 1893 to Miss Dora Hunter, a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Cathey) Hunter, pioneer settlers of Osage township, Henry County. The father died in 1897 and his remains rest in Mt. Zion Cemetery, and the mother is now living at Clinton, Missouri. They were the parents of the following children: Henry, whose present: address is unknown; Mrs. George Richman, Osage township; Mrs. Charles Councilman, Clinton, Missouri; George Hunter, deceased; John, McGill, Nevada; Mrs. Rose Peelor, lives in California; and Harley, Clinton, Missouri. To Dr. and Mrs. Strieby have been born children as follow: George Manford, deceased; Zoe, Ima, and Uel. Doctor Strieby is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Deepwater, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen of America of Brownington, Missouri. He is one of the substantial citizens of Henry County, and a physician and surgeon of high standing.

STRINGER, Joseph E.
Leesville Township, Henry County
born: Apr 26 1842
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:568
Joseph E. Stringer, Union veteran and retired farmer of Leesville township, is one of the old settlers of Henry County who has lived on his fine farm of eighty acres in eastern Leesville township for the past fifty years. He has, during this long period, built up a very pretty country place which is the acme of comfort for his declining years. Mr. Stringer was born near the city of Alton, Madison County, Illinois, April 26, 1842. He is the son of Levi and Louisa (Donnegan) Stringer, the former of whom was born in Kentucky and the latter of whom was a native of Georgia. Their respective parents were pioneer settlers in Madison County and were there reared, married and spent all of their lives. Hearkening to the first call of President Lincoln for troops with which to quell the rebellion of the Southern States, Joseph E. Stringer enlisted in May, 1861, in Company I, 9th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served for nearly two years in some of the hardest fought campaigns of the Civil War. He was severely wounded in the left elbow at the battle of Corinth, Mississippi, October 3, 1862, and crippled for life. He lost from his left elbow the so-called "funny bone" or point of the elbow and twenty-one pieces of bone were taken from his arm. The result was what is termed by science as a complete "ankelosis" and the arm has never been of much use. He fought at the great battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh or Pittsburg Landing, prior to receiving his wound. Returning home he found conditions not to his liking as many thousands of returned veterans discovered on going back to the old home place after years of warfare. His health was impaired and he determined to heed Greeley's advice to "Go West." He came West, traveled over Kansas and Missouri, and like his old neighbor, Andrew D. McQueen, found the likable and health giving spot, the Leesville neighborhood. He bought eighty acres of land and placed all of the improvements upon it. This fine farm has been his home for half a century and he has never regretted coming to Missouri and Henry County, the garden spot of the West. In November of 1867 Joseph E. Stringer and Miss Louisa Edwards were united in marriage. Mrs. Louisa Stringer was born in 1840 and departed this life in 1908 a well beloved and faithful wife and companion of Mr. Stringer for over forty years of happy wedded life. She was born in Illinois, the daughter of Louis B. Edwards, who was a pioneer of Henry County. Two children blessed this union; Effie L., her father's housekeeper, and Leora, wife of Robert Wilson, who operates the Stringer home place. Mr. Stringer has always voted the Republican ticket and has filled local township offices, always having taken a warm interest in civic affairs. When a young man he knew Abraham Lincoln personally and was his warm supporter in the great emancipator's political campaigns in Illinois. He has visited in Lincoln's Illinois home and saw his body after his assassination when the entire state of Illinois and the Nation did honor to his remains. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and Dan McCook Post Grand Army of the Republic.

STURTEVANT, Samuel C.
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1838, Ashland Co, OH
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1124
SAMUEL C. STURTEVANT, a descendant of the old Puritan stock, traces his lineage back to the Allerton family, who were on board the Mayflower, and also to the Cushmans, who, as the agents of the Pilgrims in England, chartered the vessel for the first voyage. Samuel's father, Carleton Sturtevant, was a native of Litchfield County, Connecticut, and in 1823 emigrated to Ruggles, then of Huron, now of Ashland County, Ohio. Our subject was born on July 24, 1838. His primary education was received in the common schools, but this he supplemented with an attendance at Huron Institute, Milan, Ohio. In October, 1860, he married Adelaide E. Taylor, a most estimable lady. Emigrating to Bates County, Missouri, Mr. S. settled in Deepwater Township in the winter of 1867-68, and devoted his attention to farming and school teaching. He was a prominent citizen of that county until the summer of 1882, when he removed to Appleton City, St. Clair County. He has five children: Carleton W. (now in the class of civil engineers at the State University, Columbia, Missouri), Cora Allerton, Marion Cushman, Adelaide E. and Winfield E.

SULLIVAN, Darius
Deer Creek Township, Henry County
born: Jan 13 1831, Dutchess Co, NY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:806
Captain Darius Sullivan, section 7, a native of Dutchess County, New York, was born January 13, 1831. John Sullivan, his father, and also his mother, whose maiden name was Mary Washburn, were born in the same state. Darius passed his youthful days on a farm and in attending the common schools, where he received his primary education, supplemented with two years attendance at the Rochester High School. Removing from New York to Pennsylvania the family located in Erie County, and afterward in Kendall County, Illinois. In the fall of 1861, Mr. S. enlisted as a private in Company K, Eighth Illinois Cavalry, and served till October, 1864. He was promoted to second lieutenant January 3, 1862, and in July, 1863, was promoted to captain, serving in that capacity until his final discharge. He participated in the fights of Williamsburg and Gettysburg, and fought over the same ground at Brandy Station seven times. Immediately after the battle of Gettysburg he received a gunshot wound in the head which fractured his skull. After recovering, however, he participated in a number of other engagements. After his discharge he was appointed horse inspector for the government at Syracuse, New York, and served in, that capacity until the close of the war. In the winter of 1865, Mr. Sullivan came to Clinton, Henry County, Missouri. and was appointed deputy sheriff, serving as such one year. He then embarked in the hardware business, which he continued for about three years. He was appointed postmaster at Clinton May 23, 1873, and made an efficient officer for about five years. After retiring from this office Mr. Sullivan spent one summer traveling with his family in Colorado, and since his return has been engaged in farming and stock raising. His farm includes 240 acres, with good improvements. He is giving his attention to the breeding and raising of thoroughbred short horn cattle, and has a herd of eleven, with the Eighth Duke of Walnut Hill, at the head and Lady Eleanor second; his stock is all recorded: Mr. Sullivan was married in Will County, Illinois, December 12, 1867, to Miss Hannah J. Corbin, a daughter of Elihu Corbin, one of the prominent men of that county. Mrs. S. is a native of Ohio, but was reared and educated in Will County. They have three children: Arthur C., Alice B. and Emma H., Mrs. S. is a member of the M. E. Church.

SUTMILLER, Rudolph
Appleton Township, St. Clair County
born: 1840, Hanover, Germany
Source:1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co. Pg:1124
RUDOLPH SUTMILLER, a member of the extensive establishment of Sutmiller & Co., dealers in hardware, stoves, tinware, furniture, etc., is a native of Hanover, Germany, and was born July 20, 1840. He was reared in that country, and when fourteen years of age was apprenticed to the cabinet maker's trade, at which he served a term of four years. Emigrating to America, he landed at New Orleans, and there worked six weeks, when he went to St. Louis, Missouri. He followed his trade in that city and vicinity till June, 1862, then enlisting in the United States army, and serving one year. He soon came to Warren County, Missouri, and was engaged in contracting and building six years. He made his home in Clinton for eighteen months, after which he came to Appleton City and continued contracting and building, and erected many of the best buildings in the city. In April, 1877, he with his present partner, R. L. Booth, embarked in the hardware business at Schell City, Missouri, where they had a good trade till 1880. They then removed their business to Appleton City, and now carry a large stock in this line, and are enjoying a lucrative patronage. Mr. Sutmiller was married June 1, 1883, to Miss Frances C. Hawkins, a native of Illinois. They have two children: Mary E. and Eliza M. They are members of the Lutheran Church.

SWART, Thomas Marshall
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Aug 23 1839, KY
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:702
Thomas Marshall Swart, an extensive land owner and prosperous pioneer of Big Creek township is one of the leading citizens of Henry County. Mr. Swart was born in Kentucky, August 21, 1839, and is a son of George W. and Elizabeth (Bartlett) Swart, both natives of Nicholas County, Kentucky. The parents were both born in 1799 and the mother died at the age of forty years and the father lived to be ninety-three years old. George W. Swart was a son of James Swart of Virginia, who was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and served under General Washington. He died in Nicholas County, Kentucky. His wife lived to the advanced age of one hundred six years. George and Elizabeth (Bartlett) Swart were the parents of the following children: Margaret; Mrs. Phoebe Jane Campbell; William; Mrs. Hannah Ferguson; Mrs. Elizabeth Parker; George H.; Mrs. Mary Weaver; Mrs. Fannie Wood; Angeline; Mrs. Caroline Graves; all of whom are now deceased, and Thomas M., the subject of this sketch. Thomas M. Swart was reared to manhood in Nicholas and Mason counties, Kentucky, and received his education in the schools of his time. He engaged in farming in his native State in early life and followed that vocation there until 1878, when he came to Henry County, Missouri. He settled near Maurine, where he first purchased two hundred and thirty acres at twenty dollars an acre. Before coming to Henry county he was engaged in raising tobacco, hemp, corn and wheat in Kentucky. He sold his land in the Blue Grass country for ninety dollars an acre. Since coming here he has followed farming and stock raising and has met with unusual success, and is now the owner of about two thousand acres of valuable land and is thus one of the largest land owners of Henry County. His children have 700 acres. His home place is well improved, as is all his land, and his is one of the finest farm residences of the county. Mr. Swart was united in marriage December 18, 1861, with Miss Mary C. McFerrin, a native of Mason County, Kentucky. She was born in 1844 and is a daughter of James and Louisa (Paul) McFerrin, natives of Kentucky, who are both now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Swart have been born the following children: William S., married Chessie A. Ross of Blairstown and now resides on the old home place; Mary J., now the wife of Newton D. Yount of Sedalia, Missouri. Mr. Swart is one of the substantial men of Big Creek township and is entitled to classification among Henry County's most successful citizens. He is a Democrat in politics and he and Mrs. Swart are members of the Presbyterian Church.

SWART, William Scott
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: Sep 20 1862, Mason Co, KY
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:710
William S. Swart, who with his son, G. L. Swart, are proprietors of the "Elmland Stock Farm" in Big Creek township, is a native of Kentucky. He was born in Mason County, September 20, 1862, a son of M. and Mary C. Swart. William S. Swart came to Henry County March 22, 1878, when he was about sixteen years of age, with his parents. He remained at home until he was about twenty-five years of age, when he engaged in farming for himself on the farm which his son, G. L., now owns. He improved this place, adding all modern farm conveniences, until it is one of the best farms in Henry County. "Elmland Stock Farm" contains 406 acres and is located one mile east of Maurine. William S. and G. L. Swart are extensively engaged in breeding Pole Angus cattle and at this writing (1918) have on hand about 114 head. They are also recognized among the most successful hog breeders of Henry County, specializing in pure blood, big boned Poland China hogs. They added the hog industry to their stock business in 1917 and have some very high class registered stock. On October 5, 1887, William S. Swart was united in marriage with Miss Julia Ann Ross, a daughter of W. H. Ross of Big Creek township. The mother is now deceased and the father resides on his home farm in Big Creek township. To William S. Swart and wife have been born the following children: Grady L., who is in partnership with his father in the "Elmland Stock Farm;" Verlie B., married Carl Beatty of Shawnee township, and Eliza K., who resides at home with her parents. Mr. Swart is a progressive and public spirited citizen and takes a keen interest in the welfare of his township and county. He is now serving his third term as treasurer of Big Creek township. He is a member of the Woodmen of the World of Norris, and one of Henry County's valued citizens.

SWATERS, John
Deepwater Township, Henry County
born: Oct 29 1838
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:480
John Swaters. The little Kingdom of Holland has furnished thousands upon thousands of sturdy immigrants to this country since the first great immigration of the Hollanders occurred in the seventeenth century when the Dutch made the beginning of one of the world's greatest cities on the Island of Manhattan. The Hollanders make excellent American citizens, and are noted for their industry and proverbial thrift and honesty. John Swaters, wealthy farmer of Deepwater township, is a splendid type of American who was born in Holland. Since coming to Henry County in 1893, he has accumulated 909 acres of land. He made his first purchase of land in 1893 in Bear Creek township consisting of 320 acres, but he did not make his permanent home here until 1901, when he built a fine, large residence of nine rooms and erected other necessary buildings on the home place. 829 acres of the Swaters land is located in Bear Creek township. John Swaters was born in Holland, October 29, 1838, the son of John and Antoinette (DeHeer) Swaters, who came to America in 1848. The father of Mrs. Swaters, John DeHeer, died on the voyage. The Swaters family settled in Clinton County, Illinois, where the father died in 1853, and the mother died in 1873. John Swaters began life in humble circumstances in Clinton County, Illinois, and shortly after his marriage he removed to Effingham County, where he became owner of a farm of 320 acres which he cultivated until his removal to Missouri. Land was constantly rising in value in Illinois and Mr. Swaters with characteristic shrewdness and by the exercise of good, sound business judgment based upon the idea that a man could not lose money by purchasing good farm lands, bought and sold farms in his vicinity and thus made a great deal of money. Of late years he has deeded outright, three quarter sections to his sons. April 18, 1871, John Swaters and Elizabeth Wekamp were united in marriage. Mrs. Elizabeth Swaters is the daughter of J. B. Wekamp and was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1855, emigrating from her native land to America when fifteen years old. Her mother died in 1865. The children born to John and Elizabeth Swaters are as follow: Anna, Elizabeth, Henry, Bernard, John H., Margaret, Maria A., Rosa, George A., Francis Louis, and Ann Leonora. Ann married Fred H. Heiman and has children as follow: Regina, Cornelius, Leo, Martha, Rosa, Ferdinand, Loretta, John and Helen. Regina Heiman married John Nold and has one child, Loraine. Elizabeth, wife of H. W. Schmidt, lives in Illinois, and has six children: Gertrude, Clarence, Vincent, John, Loretta, and Lawrence. Henry married Elizabeth Richter and resides in Bear Creek township, has children as follow: Irene, Gertrude, Nettie, Bernard, Helena, Raymond, and Leonard. Bernard married Catherine Heiman and resides on his father's farm in the adjoining house, has four children: Mary, Hildegarde, Catherine, and Maurice. Francis Louis, married Caroline Cole and has one son, Robert Louis. John H., Jr. and Margaret Swaters are at home with their parents. Marie A. died in infancy. Mrs. Rosa Lee Nold lives in Bear Creek township. George A. is at home. Anna Leonora, married William Nold and lives in Bear Creek township. Mr. Swaters is a Democrat and he and all of his family are devout Catholics, being members of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Montrose. He is one of the kindest of men, and he and Mrs. Swaters are jolly, wholesouled people who have good and just right to be proud of their accomplishments and of the fine family which they have bequeathed to their adopted country.

SWINDELL, Thomas M.
Big Creek Township, Henry County
born: 1857, Henry Co, MO
Source:1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co pg Pg:816
Thomas M. Swindell, a prominent farmer and stockman of Big Creek township, is a native of this county, and comes from a pioneer family. He was born in Shawnee township in 1857, and is a son of William D. and Anna (Freeman) Swindell, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Shawnee township, Henry County. William D. Swindell was a son of J. B. Swindell, one of the earliest settlers of Shawnee township, and the second merchant to have a store at Huntingdale. He conducted a mercantile business there for many years, and was also engaged in farming in that vicinity, where he spent the latter part of his life. William D. Swindell always made his home in Henry County, although his death occurred at Mounds, Oklahoma, in 1913. His wife died in Shawnee township in 1878. William D. and Anna (Freeman) Swindell were the parents of the following children: T. M., the subject of this sketch; James W., Mounds, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Sallie Rucker, deceased. T. M. Swindell was reared and educated at Huntingdale. He has made farming and stock raising his principal occupations and has met with well deserved success. He owns a well improved farm of 326 acres in Big Creek township, and is one of the well-known and successful stock men in that township. Mr. Swindell was married in 1889 to Miss Ida Fisher of Big Creek township. She is a daughter of Cunningham S. and Jane (Miller) Fisher, pioneers of Big Creek township, who came here in 1856, and settled on the farm the south half of which is now owned by Mr. Swindell. Mr. Fisher died in 1901 and Mrs. Fisher now lives near Blairstown. They were the parents of the following children: Ab, Urich, Missouri; Ida, the wife of T. M. Swindell, the subject of this sketch; and Mrs. Susan Shepherd, of Blairstown, Missouri. To Mr. and Mrs. Swindell have been born the following children: Beulah, married Ray Butcher, Junction City, Kansas, who is now a private in the National Army; Rolla A., resides at home with his parents, now in training at Camp Funston; Orvil, a manual training teacher and athletic director in the public schools at Cape Girardeau, enlisted in United States Navy and now at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. All the Swindell children are graduates of the consolidated high school and the State Normal School at Warrensburg. Roy W., a student and graduate of the high school and Warrensburg Normal College. Mr. Swindell has always taken an active interest in the betterment and upbuilding of the public school system and was one of the promoters of the Norris High School, which for a number of years played an important part in the educational sphere of Henry County and was later merged in the first consolidated high school district of Henry County. Mr. Swindell is a progressive and public spirited citizen and ranks as one of the leaders in Henry County.

SYMPSON, Jackson
Windsor Township, Henry County
born: Dec 4 1825, Monroe Co, KY
Source:1883 History of Henry County Missouri, National Historical Co pg Pg:597
Blacksmith, Jackson Sympson was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, December 4, 1825. His father, Henry Sympson, who was born in Kentucky, died in Monroe County in 1858. His mother, formerly Catherine Cantrel, of the same state, died many years ago. Jackson learned his trade in Monroe County, and in a short time became a good workman, naturally being very ingenious. He started business first in Burkesville, Cumberland County, in 1847, and also did business in Mud Camp and at Marrow Bone store, and in 1855 he moved to Parke County, Indiana. Two years after he moved to Montgomery County, and, in 1871 he came to Windsor, and, with the exception of living two years in Benton County, has been here since that time. He has done a leading business here, has built a fine brick shop with three forges, and has been enabled to turn out all kinds of work. Mr. S. married Miss Elizabeth Lough July 13, 1847, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. See was the daughter of Thomas Lough and Mary, nee Burhon, all of Kentucky. They have three sons: Henry Thomas, William Jackson and Jacob Sanford. The sons have learned this trade and are doing the harder work in the shop. Politically, Mr. S. is a Republican, and he and his wife belong to the Christian Church. He is also a member of the society of Odd Fellows. His son, Henry Thomas, married Miss Katie Smith, daughter of William H. Smith, January 4, 1883.