/ ^ pF(ni^I\IljI5 W3 -preciated by but few, oui corps of writers have gone to tiie people, the men and women wlio have, by then enterprise and industry, brought the county to rank second to none among those comprising this great and noble State, and from tlieir lips have the story of their life stiuggles. No more interesting or instructive matter could be presented to an intelli- gent public. In this volume will be found a record of many whose lives are wortliy tlie imitation of coming generations. It tells how some, commencing life in poverty, by industry and economy have accumulated wealth. It tells how others, with limited advantages for securing an education, have become learned men and women, with an. influence extending throughout the length and breadth of the land. It tells of men who have risen from the lower walks of life to eminence as statesmen, and whose names have become famous. It telLs of those in every walk in life who have striven to succeed, and records how that success has usually crowned their efforts. It tells also of many, very many, who, not seeking the applause of the world, have pursued "the even tenor of their way," content to have it said of them as Christ said of the woman performing a deed of mercy — "they have done what tliey could." It tells how that many in the pride and strength of young manhood left the plow and the anvil, tiie lawyer's office and the counting-room, left every trade and profession, and at their country's call went forth valiantly "to do or die," and how through their effcM-ts the Union was restored and peace, once more reigned in thejand. In the life of eveiy man and of every woman is a lesson that should not be lost upon those who follow after. Coming generations will appreciate this volume and preserve it as a sacred treasure, from the fact that it contains so much that would never find its way into public records, and which would otlierwise be inaccessible. Great care has been taken in the compilation of the work and every opportunity possible given to those represented to insure correctness in what has been written, and the publishers flatter them- selves that they give to their readers a work with few errors of consequence. In addition to tlie biograpb ical sketches, portraits of a number of representative citizens are given. The faces of some, and bifigraphical sketches of many, will be missed in this volume. For this the publishers are not to blame. Not having a proper conception of the work, some refused to give the information necessary to compile a sketch, while others were indifferent. Occasionally some member of tlie family would oppose the enterprise, and on account of such opposition the support of the interested one would be withheld. In a few instances men could never be found, though repeated calls were made at their residence or place of business. January, 1894. IJickai-iiical Pculisuin.; Co. .^^>« tl/C-fTiXK^. 4- ^^^^'^^^Xs'^j ^ EIGGRAPHJES ,.r mtrtiors 0$ IC^' AND OF THE fl'^EID'EJf: 1896 " H^lg^ ^ 2^ ^LA^1^(^J r++'^rr+''-f'-M-'4- #k^ ^*4C^ ^T^^C^^k^^-^ FIJiST PRESIDENT. ©EOEBE WA3MIKGT©K. >gt^i^(^<^>g>'^ itg't^ Eu^>^<.'f HE Father of our Country was born in Westmorland Co., Va., Feb. 22, 1732. His parents were Augustine and Mary (Ball) Washington. The family to which he belonged has not been satisfactorily traced in England. His great-grand- father, John Washington, em- igrated to Virginia about 1657, and became a prosperous planter. He had two sons, Lawrence and John. The former married Mildred Warner and had three children, John, Augustine and Mildred. Augus- tine, the father of George, first married Jane Butler, who bore him four children, two of whom, Lawrence and Augustine, reached maturity. Of six children by his second marriage, George was the eldest, the others being Betty, Samuel, John Augustine, Charles and Mildred. Augustine Washington, the father of George, died in 1743, leaving a large landed property. To his eldest son, Lawrence, he bequeathed an estate on the Patomac, afterwards known as Mount Vernon, and to George he left the parental residence. George received only such education as the neighborhood schools afforded, save for a short time after he left school, when he received private instruction in mathemat'cs. His spelling v/as rather defectiv«. Remarkable stories are told of his great physicas strength and development at an early age. He was an acknowledged leader among his companions, and was early noted for that nobleness of character, fair- ness and veracity which characterized his whole life. When George was 1 4 years ol d he had a desire to go to sea, and a midshipman's warrant was secured for him, but through the opposition of his mother the idea was abandoned. Two years later he ■ was appointed' surveyor to the immense estate of Lord Fairfax. In this business he spent three years in a rougTi frontier life, gaining experience which afterwards proved very essential to him. In 175 t, though only 19 years of age, he was appointed adjutant with the rank of major in the Virginia militia, then being trained for active service against the French and Indians. Soon after this he sailed to the West Indies with his brother Lawrence, who went there to restore his health. They ■ soon returned, and in the summer of 1752 Lawrence died, leaving a large fortune to an infant daughter who did not long survive him. On her demise the estate of Mount Vernon was given to George, Upon the arrival of Robert Dinwiddle, as Lieuten- ant-Governor of Virginia, in 1752, the militia was reorganized, and the province divided into four mili- tary districts, of which the northern was assigned to Washington as adjutant general. Shortly after this a very perilous mission was assigned him and acl cepted, which others had refused. This was to pro- ceed 'to the French post near Lake Erie in North- western Pennsylvania. The distance to be traversed was between 500 and 600 miles. Winter was at hand, and the journey was to be made without military escort, through a territory occupied by Indians. The GEORGE WASHINGTON. irip was a perilous one, and several limes he came near losing his life, yet he returned in safety and furnished a full and useful report of his expedition. A regiment of 300 men was raised in Virginia and put in com- mand of Col. Joshua Fry, and Major Washington was commissioned lieutenant-colonel. Active war was then begun against the French and Indians, in which Washington took a most imjMrtant part. In the memorable event of July 9, 1755, known as Brad- dock's defeat, Washington was almost the only officer of distinction who escaped from the calamities of the day with life and honor. The other aids of Braddock ivere disabled early in the action, and Washington alone was left in that capacity on the field. In a letter to his brother he says : " I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet I escaped unhurt, though death was levelino my companions on every side." An Indian sharpshooter said he was not born to be killed by a bullet, for he had taken direct aim at him seventeen times, and failed to hit him. After having been five years in the military service, and vainly sought promotion in the royal army, he look advantage of the fall of Fort Duquesne and the expulsion of the French from the valley of tiic Ohio, to resign his commission. Soon after he entered the Legislature, where, although not a leader, he took an active and important part. January 17, 1759, he married Af rs. Martha (Dandridge) Custis, the wealthy widow of John Parke Custis. When the British Parliament had closed the port of Boston, the ciy went up throughout the provinces that "The cause of Boston is the cause of us all." It was then, at the suggestion of Virginia, that a Con- gress of all the colonies was called to meet at Phila- delphia.Sept. 5, 1774, to secure their common liberties, peaceably if possible. To this Congress Col. Wash- ington was sent as a delegate. On May to, 1775, the Congress re-assembled, when the hostile intentions of England were plainly apparent. The battles of Con- cord and Lexington had been fought. Among the first acts of this Congress was the election of a com- mander-in-chief of the colonial forces. This high and responsible office was conferred upon \Vasliington, who was still a member of the Congress. He accepted it on June 19, but upon the express condition that he receive no salary. He would keep an exact account of expenses and expect Congress lo pay them and nothing more. It is not the object of this sketch to trace the military acts of Washington, to whom the fortunes and liberties of the people of this country were so long confided. The war was conducted by him under everj- possible disadvantage, and while his forces often met with reverses, yet he overcame every obstacle, and after seven years of heroic devotion and matchless skill he gained liberty for the greatest nation of earth. On Dec. 23, 17S3, Washington, in a parting address of surpassing beauty, resigned his commission as commander-in-chief of the army 10 to the Continental Congress sitting at Annapolis. He retired immediately to Mount Vernon and resumed his occupation as a farmer and planter, shunning all connection with public life. In February, 1789, Washington was unanimously elected President. In his presidential career he was subject to the peculiar trials incidental to a new government ; trials from lack of confidence on the part of other governments; trials from want of harmony between the diflerent sections of our own country; trials from the impoverished condition of the country, owing to the war and want of credit; trials from the beginnings of party strife. He was no partisan. His clear judgment could discern the golden mean ; and while perhaps this alone kept our government from sinking at the very outset, it left him exposed to attacks from both sides, which were often bitter and very annoying. At the expiration of his fust term he was unani- mously re-elected. At the end of this temi many were anxious that he be re-elected, but he absolutely refused a third nomination. On the fourth of March, 1797, at the expiraton of his second term as Presi- dent, he returned to his home, hoping to pass there his few remaining years free from the annoyances of public life. Later in the year, however, his repose seemed likely to be interrupted by war with France. At the prospect of such a war he was again urged to take command of the armies. He chose his sub- ordinate officers and left to them the charge of mat- ters in the field, which he superintended from his home. In accepting the command he made the reservation that he was not to be in the field uniil it was necessary. In the midst of these preparations his life was suddenly cut off. December 12, he took a severe cold from a ride in the rain, which, settHiig in his throat, produced inflammation, and terminated fatally on the night of the fourteenth. On the eigh- teenth his body was borne wi'h military honors to its final resting place, and interred in the family vault at Mount Vernon. Of the character of Washington it is impossible to speak but in terms of the highest respect and ad- miration. The more we see of the operations of our government, and the more deeply we feel the difficulty of uniting all opinions in a common interest, the more highly we must estimate the force of his tal- ent and character, which have be'^n able to challenge the reverence of all parties, and princii)les, and na- tions, and to win a fame as extended as the limits of the globe, and which we cannot but believe will be as lasting as the existence of man. The person of Washington was unusally tan, erect and well projxirtioned. His muscular strength was great. His features were of a beautiful symmetry. He commanded respect without any aj-pearance of haughtiness, and ever serious without lAsina; dull. 'd^l ^/^/^4y SECOND PRESIDENT. fedi^jLE^ /4-YtT'+H-'v^rrr-i--T'r-i-"-if'¥if%"-i • C; ..^L&S^l^' JWWW^W^t^'?'* r%^ ?& J©HK ABAMS, ''. * ■t..t.A..t..-t..t^-Bt. A.t.& .-fe-t. A ■fe.ti,-t.*^t. *M*.* A..-ii ^pjc^ OHN ADAMS, the second .President and the first Vice- ' President of the United States, was born in Braintree ( now Qunicy),Mass., and about ten ' **^ miles from Boston, Oct. 19, 1735 His great-grandfather, Henry Adams, emigrated from England about 1 640, with a family of eight sons, and settled at Braintree. The parents of John were John and Susannah (Boylston) Adams. His father was a farmer of limited means, to which he added the bus- mess of shoemaking. He gave his eldest son, John, a classical educa- tion at Harvard College. John graduated in 1755, and at once took charge of the school in Worcester, Mass. This he found but a •'school of affliction," from which he endeavored to gain relief by devoting himself, in addition, to the study of law. For this purpose he placed himself under the tuition of the only lawyer in the town. He had thought seriously of the clerical profession but seems to have been turned from this by what he termed " the frightful engines of ecclesiastical coun- jils, of diabolical malice, and Calvanistic good nature,'' of the operations of which he had been a witness in his native town. He was well fitted for the legal profession, possessing a clear, sonorous voice, being ready and fluent of speech, and having quick percep- tive powers. He gradually gained practice, and in 1764 married Abigail Smith, a daughter of a minister, and a lady of superior intelligence. Shortly after his marriage, (1765), the attempt of Parliamentary taxa- tion turned him from law to politics. He took initial steps toward holdin_, a town meeting, and the resolu- tions he offered on the subject became very populai throughout the Province, and were adopted word for word by over forty different towns. He moved to Bos- ton in 1768, and became one of the most courageous and prominent advocatesof the popular cause, and was chosen a member of the General Court (the Leg- lislature) in 1770. Mr. Adams was chosen one of the first delegates from Massachusetts to the first Continental Congress, which met in 1774. Here he distinguished himselt by his capacity for business and for debate, and ad- vocated the movement for independence against th° majority of the members. In May, 1776, he moved and carried a resolution in Congress that the Colonies should assume the duties of self-government. H^ was a prominent member of the committee of live appointed June 1 1 , to prepare a declaration of inde- pendence. This article was drawn by Jefferson, but on Adams devolved the task of battling it through Congress in a three days debate. On the day after the Declaration of Independence was-passed, while his soul was yet warm with thj glow of e.xcited feeling, he wrote a letter to his wife which, as we read it now, seems to have been dictated by the spirit of prophecy. "Yesterday," he says, "the greatest question was decided that ever was debated in America; and greater, perhaps, never was or wil. be decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, ' that these United States are, and of right ought to be, free and inde- pendent states.' The day is passed. The fourth of July, 1776, will be a memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day ot deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to .Almighty God. It ought to be solemnized with pomp, shows- JOHN ADAMS. games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward for ever. You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood and treasure, that it will cost to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States; yet, through all the gloom, I can see the rays of light and glory. I can see that the end is worth more than all the means ; and that posterity will triumph, although you and I may rue, which I hope we shall not." In November, 1777, Mr. Adams was appointed a delegate to France and to co-operate with Bemjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee, who were then in Paris, in the endeavor to obtain assistance in arms and money from the French Government. This was a severe trial to his patriotism, as it separated him from his home, compelled him to cross the ocean in winter, and ex- posed him to great peril of capture by the British cruis- ers, who were seeking him. He left France June 17, 1779. In September of the same year he was again chosen to go to Paris, and there hold himself in readi- ness to negotiate a treaty of peace and of commerce with Great Britian, as soon as the British Cabinet might be found willing to listen to such proposels. He sailed for France in November, from there he went to Holland, where he negotiated important loans and formed important commercial treaties. Finally a treaty of peace with England was signed Jan. 21, 1783. The re-action from the excitement, toil and anxiety through which Mr. Adams had passed threw him into a fever. After suffering from a con- tinued fever and becoming feeble and emaciated he was advised to go to England to drink the waters of Bath. While in England, still drooping anddespond- ing, he received dispatches from his own government urging the necessity of his going to Amsterdam to negotiate another loan. It was winter, his health was delicate, yet he immediately set out, ■ and through storm, on sea, on horseback and foot, he made the trip. February 24, 1785, Congress appointed Mr. Adams envoy to the Court of St. James. Here he met face to face the King of England, who had so long re- garded him as a traitor. As England did not condescend to appoint a minister to the United States, and as Mr. Adams felt that he was- accom- plishing but little, he sought permission to return to his own country, where he arrived in June, 1788. When Washington was first chosen President, John Adams, rendered illustiious by his signal services at home and abroad, was chosen Vice President. Again at the second election of Washington as President, Adams was chosen Vice President. In 1796, Wash- ington retired from public life, and Mr. Adams was elected President, though not without much opposition. Serving in this office four years, he was succeeded by Mr. Jefferson, his opponent in politics. THiile Mr. Adams was Vice President the great French Revolution shook the continent of Europe, and it was upon this point which he was at issue with the majority of his countrymen led by Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Adams felt no sympathy with the French people in their struggle, for he had no confidence in their power of self-government, and he utterly abhored the classof atheist philosophers who he claimed caused it. On the other hand Jefferson's sympathies were strongly enlisted in behalf of the French people. Hence or- iginated the alienation between these distinguished men, and two powerful parties were thus soon organ- ized, Adams at the head of the one whose sympathies were with England and Jefferson led the other in sympathy with France. The world has seldom seen a spectacle of more moral beauty and grandeur, than was presented by the old age of Mr. Adams. The violence of party feeling had died away, and he had begun to receive that just appreciation which, to most men, is not accorded till after death. No one could look upon his venerable form, and think of what he had done and suffered, and how he had given up all the prime and strength of his life to the public good, without the deepest emotion of gratitude and respect. It was his peculiar good fortune to witness the complete success of the institution which he had been so active in creating and supixjrting. In 1824, his cup of happiness was filled to the brim, by seeing his son elevated to the highest station in the gift of the people. The fourth of July, 1826, which completed the half century since the signing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, arrived, and there were but three of the signers of that immortal instrument left upon the earth to hail its morning light. And, as it is well known, on that day two of these finished their earthly pilgrimage, a coincidence so remarkable as to seem miraculous. For a few days before Mr. Adams had been rapidly failing, and on the morning of the fourth he found himself too weak to rise from his bed. On being requested to name a toast for the customary celebration of the day, he exclaimed " In- dependence FOREVER." When the day was ushered in, by the ringing of bells and the firing of cannons, he was asked by one of his attendants if he knew what day it was? He replied, "O yes; it is the glor- ious fourth of July — God bless it — God bless you all." In the course of the day he said, " It is a great and glorious day." The last words he uttered were, "Jefferson survives." But he had, at one o'clock, re- signed his spiiit into the hands of his God. The personal appearance and manners of Mr. Adams were not particularly prepossessing. His face, as his portrait manifests,was intelleclLial and expres- sive, but his figure was low and ungraceful, and his manners were frequently abrupt and unrourteous. He had neither the lofty dignity of Washington, nor the engaging elegance and gracefulness which marked the manners and address of Jefferson. //i^^eA^^'/y-aTi THIRD PRESIDENT. .^4i^-^'-^^^yp^^'^ ^^% ^.^4#^v :^^j^. tudaMas JErrEu^Di^. HOMAS JEFFERSON was born April 2, 1743, at Shad- well, Albermarle county, Va. His parents were Peter and Jane ( Randolph) Jefferson, the former a native of Wales, and the latter born in Lon- don. To them were born six daughters and two sons, of whom Thomas was the elder. When 14 years of age his father died. He received a most liberal education, hav- ing been kept diligently at school from the time he was five years of age. In 1760 he entered William and Mary College. Williamsburg was then the seat of the Colonial Court, and it was the obode of fashion and splendor. Young Jefferson, who was then 17 years old, lived somewhat expensively, keeping fine horses, and much caressed by gay society, yet he was earnestly devoted lo his studies, and irreproacha- able in his morals. It is strange, however, under such influences, that he was not ruined. In the sec- ond year of his college course, moved by some un- explained inward impulse, he discarded his horses, society, and even his favorite violin, to which he had previously given much time. He often devoted fifteen hours a day to hard study, allowing himself for ex- ercise only a run in the evening twilight of a mile out of the city and back again. He thus attained very high intellectual culture, alike excellence in philoso- phy and the languages. The most difficult Latin and Greek authors he read with facility. A more finished scholar has seldom gone forth from college halls ; and there was not to be found, perhaps, in all Virginia, a more pureminded, upright, gentlemanly young man. Immediately upon leaving college he began the study of law. For the short time he continued in the practice of his profession lie rose rapidly and distin- guished himself by his energy and accuteness as a lawyer. But the times called for greater action. The policy of England had awakened the spirit ol resistance of the American Colonies, and the enlarged views which Jefferson had ever entertained, soon led him into active political life. In T769 he was chosei a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses In 1772 he married Mrs. Martha Skelton, a very beauti- ful, wealthy and highly accomplished young widow Upon Mr. Jefferson's large estate at Shadwell, therr was a majestic swell of land, called Monticello, whicl commanded a prospect of wonderful extent and beauty. This spot Mr. Jefferson selected for his new home; and here he reared a mansion of modest ye' elegant architecture, which, next to Mount Vernon became the most distinguished resort in our land. In 1775 he was sent to the Colonial Congress where, though a silent member, his abilities as a writer and a reasoner soon become known, and ho was placed upon a number of important committees, and -was chairman of the one appointed for the draw- ing up of a declaration of independence. This com- mittee consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. Jefferson, as chairman, was appointed •to draw up the paper. Franklin and Adams suggested a few verbal changes before it was submitted to Con- gress. On June 28, a few slight changes were made in it by Congress, and it was passed and signed July 4, 1776, What must have been the feelings of that 28 THOMAS JEFFERSON. man — what the emotions that swelled his breast — »ho was charged with the preparation of that Dec- laration, which, while it made known the wrongs of America, was also to publish her to the world, free, Boverign and independent. It is one of the most re- markable pajjers ever written ; and did no other effort of the mind of its author exist, that alone would be sufficient to stamp his name with immortality. In 1779 Mr. Jefferson was elected successor to Patrick Henry, as Governor of Virginia. At one time the British officer, Tarleton, sent a secret expedition to Moniicello, to capture the Governor. Scarcely five minutes elapsed after the hurried escape of Mr. Jef- ferson and his family, ere his mansion was in posses- sion of the British troops. His wife's health, never very good, was much injured by this excitement, and in the summer of 1782 she died. Mr. Jefferson was elected to Congress in 1783. Two years later he was appointed Minister Plenipo- tentiary to France. Returning to the United States in September, 1789, he became Secretary of State in Washington's cabinet. This position he resigned Jan. J, 1794. In 1797, he was chosen Vice Presi- dent, and four years later was elected President over Mr. Adams, with Aaron Burr as Vice President. In 1804 he was re-elected with wonderful unanimity, and George Clinton, Vice President. The early part of Mr. Jefferson's second adminstra- tion was disturbed by an event which threatened the tranquility and peace of the Union; this was the con- spiracy of Aaron Burr. Defeated in the late election to the Vice Presidency, and led on by an unprincipled ambition, this extraordinary man formed the plan of a military expedition into the Spanish territories on our wuthwestern frontier, for the purpose of forming there a new republic. This has been generally supposed was a mere pretext ; and although it has not been generally known what his real plans were, there is no doubt that they were of a far more dangerous character. In 1809, at the expiration of the second term for which Mr. Jefferson had been elected, he determined to retire from political life. For a period of nearly forty years, he had been continually before the pub- lic, and all that time had been employed in offices of the greatest trust and responsibility. Having thus de- voted the best part of his life to the service of his country, he now felt desirous of that rest which his declining years required, and upon the organization of the new administration, in March, 1809, he bid fare- well forever to public life, and retired to Monticello. Mr. Jefferson was profuse in his hospitality. Whole families came in their coaches with their horses, — fathers and mothers, boys and girls, babies and nurses, — and remained three and even six months. Life at Monticello, for years, resembled that at a fashionable watering-place. The fourth of July, 1826, being the fiftieth anniver- sary of the Declaration of American Independence, great preparations were made in every part of the Union for its celebration, as the nation's jubilee, and the citizens of Washington, to add to the solemnity of the occasion, invited Mr. Jefferson, as the framer, and one of the few surviving signers of the Declara- tion, to participate in their festivities. But an ill- ness, which had been of several weeks duration, and had been continually increasing, compelled him to decline the invitation. On the second of July, the disease under which he was laboring left him, but in such a reduced state that his medical attendants, entertained no hope of his recovery. From this time he was perfectly sensible that his last hour was at hand. On the next day, which was Monday, he asked of those around him, the day of the month, and on being told it was the third of July, he expressed the earnest wish tha': he might be permitted to breathe the air of the fiftieth anniversary. His prayer was heard — that day, whose dawn was hailed with such rapture through our land, burst upon his eyes, and then they were closed for- ever. And what a noble consummation of a noble life! To die on that day, — the birthday of a nation,- - the day which his own name and his own act had rendered glorious; to die amidst the rejoicings and festivities of a whole nation, who looked up to him, as the author, under God, of their greatest blessings, was all that was wanting to fill up the record his life. Almost at the same hour of his death, the kin- dred spirit of the venerable Adams, as if to bear him company, left the scene of his earthly honors. Hand in hand they had stood forth, the champions of freedom; hand in hand, during the dark and desper- ate struggle of the Revolution, they had cheered and animated their desponding countrymen; for half a century they had labored together for the good of the country; and now hand in hand they depart. In their lives they had been united in the same great cause of liberty, and in their deaths they were not divided. In person Mr. Jefferson was tall and thin, rather above six feet in height, but well formed; his eyes were light, his hair originally red, in after life became white and silvery; his complexion was fair, his fore- head broad, and his whole courfenance intelligent and thoughtful. He possessed great fortitude of mind as well as personal courage; and }.':s command of tem- per was such that his oldest and most inrimate friends never recollected to have seen him in a passion. His manners, though dignified, were simple and un- affected, and his hospitality was so unbounded that all found at his house a ready welcome. In conver- sation he was fluent, eloquent and enthusiastic; and his language was remarkably pure and correct.^ He was a finished classical scholar, and in his writmgsis discernable the care with which he formed his style upon the best models of antiquity. ,2X-^- ^ ^,_J.'C^-I c'^ FOURTH PRESIDENT. vTc^^A ifo»pn]Egn]^Diso]]. prudent zeal; allowing himself, for months, but three hours' sleep out of the 24. His health thus became so seriously impaired that he never recovered any vigor of constitution. He graduated in 177 i, with a feeble body, with a character of utmost purity, and with a mind highly disciplined and richly stored with learning which embellished and gave proficiency to his subsf quent career. Returning to Virginia, he commenced the study ot law and a course of extensive and systematic reading. This educational course, the spirit of the times in' which he lived, and the society with which he asso- ciated, all combined to inspire him with a strong love of liberty, and to train him for his life-work ot a statesman. Being naturally of a religious turn of mind, and his frail health leading him to think that his life was not to be long, he directed especial atten- tion to theological studies. Endowed with a mind singularly free from passion and prejudice, and with almost unequalled powers of reasoning, he weighed all the arguments for and against revealed religion, until his faith became so established as never to be shaken. In the spring of 1776, when 26 years of age, he was elected a member of the Virginia Convention, to frame the constitution of the State. The next year (1777), he was a candidate for the General Assembly. He refused to treat the whisky-lovir.g voters, and consequently lost his election ; but those who. had witnessed the talent, energy and public spirit of the modest young man, enlisted themselves in his behalf, and he was appointed to the Executive Council. Both Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson ,vvere Governors of Virginia while Mr. Madison remained member of the Council ; and their appreciation of his \MES MADISON, "Father oi the Constitution," and fourth President of the United States, was born March 16, 1757, and died at his home in Virginia, - lune 28, 1836. The name of J luiLS Madison is inseparably con- nected with most of the important events in that heroic period of our ^\l, country during which the founda- tion', of this great republic were laid He was the last of the founders of the Constitution of the United States to be called to his eternal reward. The Madison family were among the early emigrants to the New World, landing upon the shores of the Chesa- peake but 15 years after the settle- ment of Jamestown. The father of James Madison was an opulent planter, residing upon a very fine es- tate called "Montpelier," Orange Co., Va. The mansion was situated in the midst of scenery highly pictur- esque and romantic, on the west side of South-west Mountain, at the foot of Blue Ridge. It was but 25 miles from the home of Jefferson at Monticello. The closest personal and political attachment existed between these illustrious men, from their early youth until death. The early education of Mr. Madison was conducted mostly at home under a private tutor. At the age of 18 he was sent to Princeton College, in New Jersey. Here he applied himself to study with the most ira- JAMES MADISON. nitelleclual, social and moral worth, contributed not a little to his subsequent eminence. In the year 1780, he was elected a member of the Continental Congress. Here he met the most illustrious men in our land, and he was immediately assigned to one of the most conspicuous positions among them. For three years Mr. Madison continued in Con- gress, one of its most active and influential members. In the year 1784, his term having expired, he was elected a member of the Virginia Legislature. No man felt more deeply than Mr. Madison the utter inefficiency of the old confederacy, with no na- tional government, with no power to form treaties which would be binding, or to enforce law. There was not any State more prominent than Virginia in the declaration, that an efficient national government must be formed. In January, 1786, Mr. Madison carried a resolution through the General Assembly of Virginia, inviting the other States to appoint commis- sioners to meet in convention at Annapolis to discuss this subject. Five States only were represented. The convention, however, issued another call, drawn up by Mr. Madison, urging all the States to send their delegates to Philadelphia, in May, 1787, to draft a Constitution for the United States, to take the place of that Confederate League. The delegates met at tlie time appointed. Every State but Rhode Island fas represented. George Washington was chosen president of the convention ; and the present Consti- tution of the United States was then and there formed. There was, perhaps, no mind and no pen more ac- tive in framing this immortal document than the mind and the pen of James Madison. The Constitution, adopted by a vote 81 to 79, was to be presented to the several States for acceptance. But grave solicitude was felt. Should it be rejected we should be left but a conglomeration of independent States, with but little power at home and little respect abroad. Mr. Madison was selected by the conven- tion to draw up an address to the people of the United States, expounding the principles of the Constitution, and urging its adoption. There was great opposition to it at first, but it at length triumphed over all, and went into effect in 1789. Mr. Madison was elected to the House of Repre- sentatives in tlie first Congress, and soon became the avowed leader of the Republican party. While in New York attending Congress, he met Mrs. Todd, a young widow of remarkable power of fascination, whom he married. She was in person and character queenly, and probably no lady has thus far occupied so prominent a position in the very peculiar society wliich has constituted our republican court as Mrs. Madison. Mr. Madison served as Secretary of State under Jefferson, and at the close of his administration was chosen President. At this time the encroach- ments of England had brought us to the verge of war. British orders in council destioyed our commerce, and our flag was exposed to constant insult. Mr. Madison was a man of peace. Scholarly in his taste, retiring in his disposition, war had no charms for him. But the meekest spirit can ^je roused. It makes one's blood boil, even now, to think of an American ship brought to, upon the ocean, by the guns of an English cruiser. A young lieutenant steps on board and orders the crew to be paraded before him. With great nonchal- ance he selects any number whom he may please to designate as British subjects ; orders them down the ship's side into his boat; and places them on the gun- deck of his man-of-war, to fight, by compulsion, the battles of England. Tliis right of search and im- pressment, no efforts of our Government could induce the British cabinet to relinquish. On the i8th of June, 1812, President Madison gave his approval to an act of Congress declaring war against Great Britain. Notwithstanding the bitter hostility of the Federal party to the war, the country in general approved; and Mr. Madison, on the 4th of March, 1813, was re-elected by a large majority, and entered upon his second term of office. This is not the place to describe the various adventures of this war on the land and on the water. Our infan: navy then laid the foundations of its renown in grap- pling v/ith the most formidable power which ever swept the seas. The contest commenced in earnest by the appearance of a British fleet, early in February, 18 13, in Chesapeake Bay, declaring nearly the whole coast of the United States under blockade. The Emperor of Russia offered his services as me ditator. America accepted ; England refused. A Brit- ish force of five thousand men landed on the banks of the Patuxet River, near its entrance into Chesa- peake Bay, and marched rapidly, by way of Bladens- burg, upon Washington. The straggling little city of Washington was thrown into consternation. The cannon of the brief conflict at Bladensburg echoed through the streets of the metropolis. The whole population fled from the city. The President, leaving Mrs. Madison in the White House, with her carriage drawn up at the doer to await his speedy return, hurried to meet the officers in a council of war He met our troops utterly routed and he could not go back without danger of being captured. But few hours elapsed ere the Presidential Mansion, the Capitol, and all the public buildings in Washington were in flames. The war closed after two years of fighting, and on Feb. 13, 1 8 15, the treaty of peace was signed atGhent. On the 4th of March, 1817, his second term of office expired, and he resigned the Presidential chair to his friend, James Monroe. He retired to his beau- tiful home at Montpelier, and there passed the re- mainder of his days. On June 28, 1836, then at the age of 85 years, he fell asleep in death. Mrs. Madi- son died July 12, 1849. -^'^-x-^ 7 /^-z.— '"^ ^ c:^ 'FIFTH PRESIDENT. .^^i^^v^^^ab^ ^^ ''1 AMES MONROE, the fifth' ^President of The United States, was born in Westmoreland Co., Va., April 28, 1758. His early ife was passed at the place of nativity. His ancestors had for many years resided in the prov- ince in which he was born. When, at 17 years of age, in the process of completing his education at William and Mary College, the Co- lonial Congress assembled at Phila- delphia to deliberate upon the un- just and manifold oppressions of Great Britian, declared the separa- tion of the Colonies, and promul- gated the Declaration of Indepen- dence. Had he been born ten years before it is highly probable that he would have been one of the signers of that celebrated instrument. At this time he left school and enlisted among the patriots. He joined the army when everything looked hope- less and gloomy. The number of deserters increased from day to day. The invading armies came pouring in ; and the tories not only favored the cause of the mother country, but disheartened the new recruits, who were sufficiently terrified at the prospect of con- tending with an enemy whom they had been taught to deem invincible. To such brave spirits as James Monroe, who went right onward, undismayed through- difficulty and danger, the United States owe their political emancipation. The young cadet joined the ranks, and espoused the cause of his injured country, with a firm determination to live oV lie with her strife '^-^W for liberty. Firmly yet sadly he shared in the mel- ancholy retreat from Harleam Heights and White Plains, and accompanied the dispirited army as it fled before its foes through New Jersey. In four months after the Declaration of Independence, the patriots had been beaten in seven battles. At the battle of Trenton he led the vanguard, and, in the act of charg- ing upon the enemy he received a wound in the left shoulder. - , As a reward for his bravery, Mr. Monroe was pro-| moted a captain of infantry; and, having recovered from his wound, he rejoined the army. He, however, receded from the line of promotion, by becoming an officer in the staff of Lord Sterling. During the cam- paigns of 1777 and 1778, in the actions of Brandy wine, Germantown and Monmouth, he condnued aid-de-camp; but becoming desirous to regain his position in the army, he exerted himself to collect a regiment for the Virginia line. This scheme failed owing to the exhausted condition of the State. Upon this failure he entered the office of Mr. Jefferson, at that period Governor, and pursued, with considerable ardor, the study of common law. He did not, however, entirely lay aside the knapsack for the green bag; bat on the invasions of the enemy, served as a volun teer, during the two years of his legal pursuits. In 1782, he was elected from King George county, a member of the Leglislature of Virginia, and by that body he was elevated to a seat in the Executive Council. He was thus honored with the confidence' of his fellow citizens at 23 years of age ; and having at this early period displayed some of that ability and aptitude for legislation, which were afterwards employed with unremitting energy for the public good, 36 JAMES MONROE. lie was in the succeeding year chosen a member of the Congress of the United States. Deeply as Mr. Monroe felt the imperfections of the old Confederacy, he was opposed to the new Constitution, ihinking, with many others of the Republican party, that it gave too much power to the Central Government, and not enough to the individual States. Still he re- tained the esteem of his friends who were its warm supporters, and who, notwithstanding his opposition secured its adoption. In 1789, he became a member of the United States Senate; which office he held for four years. Every month the line of distinction be- tween the two great parties which divided the nation, the Federal and the Republican, was growing more distinct. The two prominent ideas which now sep- arated them were, that the Republican party was in sympathy with France, and also in favor of such a strict construction of tJie Constitution as to give the Central Government as little power, and the State Governments as much power, as the Constitution would warrant. The Federalists sympathized with England, and were in favor of a liberal construction of the Con- stitution, which would give as much power to the Central Government as that document could possibly authorize. The leading Federalists and Republicans were alike noble men, consecrating all their energies to the good of the nation. Two more honest men or more pure patriots than John Adams the Federalist, and James Monroe the Republican, never breathed. In building up this majestic nation, which is destined to eclipse all Grecian and Assyrian greatness, the com- bination of their antagonism was needed to create the light equilibrium. And yet each in his day was de- nounced as almost a demon. Washington was then President. England had es- poused the cause of the Bourbons against the princi- ples of the French Revolution. All Europe was drawn into the conflict. We were feeble and far away. Washington issued a proclamation of neutrality be- tween these contending powers. France had helped us in the struggle for our liberties. All the despotisms of Europe were now combined to prevent the French from escaping from a tyranny a thousand-fold worse than that which we had endured. Col. Monroe, more magnanimous than prudent, was anxious that, at whatever hazard, we should help our old allies in their extremity. It was the impulse of a generous and noble nature. He violently opposed the Pres- ident's proclamation as ungrateful and wanting in magnanimity. Washington, who could appreciate such a character, jdeveloped his calm, serene, almost divine greatness, by appointing that very James Monroe, who was de- nouncing the policy of the Government, as the minister of that Government to the Republic of France. Mr. Monroe was welcomed by the National Convention in France with the most enthusiastic demonstrations. Shortly after his return to this country, Mr. Mon- roe was elected Governor of Virginia, and held the office for three years. He was again sent to France to co-operate with Chancellor Livingston in obtaining the vast territory then known as the Province of Louisiana, which France had but shortly before ob- tained from Spain. Their united efforts were suc- cessful. For the comparatively small sum of fifteen millions of dollars, the entire territory of Orieans and district of Louisiana were added to the United States. This was probably the largest transfer of real estate which was ever made in all the history of the world. From France Mr. Monroe went to England to ob- tain from that , country some recognition of our rights as neutrals, and to remonstrate against those odious impressments of our seamen. But Eng- land was unrelenting. He again returned to Eng- land on the same mission, but could receive no redress. He returned to his home and was again chosen Governor of Virginia. This he soon resigned to accept the position of Secretary of State under Madison. While in this office war with England was declared, the Secretary of War resigned, and during these trying times, the duties of the War Department were also put upon him. He was truly the armor- bearer of President Madison, and the most efficient business man in his cabinet. Upon the return of peace he resigned the Department of War, but con- tinued in the office of Secretary of State until the ex- piration of Mr. Madison's adniinstration. At the elec- tion held the previous autumn Mr. Monroe himself had been chosen President with but little opposition, and upon March 4, 1817, was inaugurated. Four years later he was elected for a second term. Among the important measures of his Presidency were the cession of Florida to the United States; the Missouri Compromise, and the " Monroe doctrine.'- This famous doctrine, since known as the " Monroe doctrine," was enunciated by him in 1823. At that time the United States had recognized the independ- ence of the South American states, and did not wish to have European powers longer attempting to sub- due portions of the American Continent. The doctrine is as follows: "That we should consider any attempt on the part of European jx)wers to extend their sys- tem to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety," and "that we could not view any interposition for the purpose of oppressing or controlling American governments or provinces i» any other light than as a manifestation by European powers of an unfriendly disposition toward the United States." This doctrine immediately affected the course of foreign governments, and has become the approved sentiment of the LTnited States. At the end of his second term Mr. Monroe retired to his home in Virginia, where he lived until 1830, when he went to New York to live with his son-in- law. In that city he died, on the 4th of July. 1831, 4¥ J. 9, At. SIXTH PRESIDRNT. •'S>S;^«^Jg4^;g* ^^'iV^/^^ OHN QUINCY ADAMS, the ixth President of the United 'Stites, was born in the rural home of his honored father, John Adams, in Qaincy, Mass., 311 the nth cf July, 1767. His mother, a woman of exaUed worth witched over his childhood (limng the almost constant ab- sence ot his father. When but cijit yeirs of age, he stood with ■^ his mother on an eminence, listen- ing to the booming of the great bat- tle on Bunker's Hill, and gazing on upon the smoke and flames billow- ing up from the conflagration of Charlestown. When but eleven years old he took a tearful adieu of his mother, to sail with his father for Europe, through a fleet ot hostile British cruisers. The bright, animated boy spent a year and a half in Paris, where his father was associated with Franklin and Lee as minister plenipotentiary. His intelligence attracted the notice of these distinguished men, and he received from them flattering m;irks of attention. Mr. John Adams had scarcely returned to this country, in 1779, ere he was again sent abroad. Again John Quincy accompanied his father. At Paris he applied himself with great diligence, for si.x months, to jtudy; then accompained his father to Holland, where he entered, first a school in .Amsterdam, then the University at Leyden. About a year from this time, in 1781, when the manly boy was but fourteen yea's of age, he was selected by Mr. Dana, our min- ister to the Russian court, as his private secretarj'. In this school of incessant labor and of enobling culture he spent fourteen months, and then returned to Holland through Sweden, Denmark, Hamburg and Bremen. This long journey he took alone, in the winter, when in his sixteenth year. Again he resumed MS Studies, under a private tutor, at Hague. Thence in the spring of 1782, he accompanied his father tj Paris, traveling leisurely, and forming acquaintance with the most distinguished men on the Continent- examining architectural remains, galleries of jaintings and all renowned works of art. At Paris he again became associated with the most illustrious men of all lands in the contemplations of the loftiest temporal themes vifhich can engross the human mind. After a short visit to England he returned to Paris, and consecrated all his energies to study until May, 1785, when he returned to America. To a brilliant young man of eighteen, who had seen much of the world, and who was familiar with the etiquette of courts,- a residence with his father in London, under such cir- cumstances, must have been extremely attractive ' but with judgment very rare in one of his age, he pre- ferred to return to America to complelc his education in an American college. He wished then to study law, that with an honorable profession, he might be able to obtain an independent support. Upon leaving Harvard College, at the age of twenty he studied law for three years. In June, 1794, be- ing then but twenty-seven years of age, he was ap- pointed by Washington, resident minister at the Netherlands. Sailing from Boston in July, he reached London in October, where he was immediately admit- ted to the deliberations of Messrs. Jay and Pinckney; assisting them in negotiating a commercial treaty with Great Brilian. After thus spending a fortnight i. London, he proceeded to the Hague. In July, 1797, he left the Hague to go to Portugal as >minister plenipotentiary. On his way to Portugal, upon arriving in London, he met with despatches directing him to the court of Berlin, but requesting him to remain in London until he should receive his instructions. While waiting he was married to as American lady to whom he had been (""eviously en- gaged, — Miss Louisa Catherine Johnson, daughtet of Mr. Joshua Johnson, American consul in I ondon a lady endownd with that beauty and those accom- plishment which eminently fitted her to niove in U«t elevated sphere for which she w« «i«s^ed JOHN QUINCY ADAMS. He reached Berlin with his wife in November, 1797 ; where he remained until July, 1799, when, having ful- filled all the purposes of his mission, lie solicited his recall. Soon after his return, in 1802, he was chosen to the Senate of Massachusetts, from Boston, and then was elected Senator of the United States for six years, from the 4th of March, 1804. His reputation, his ability and his experience, placed him immediately among the most prominent and influential memliers of tliat l)ody. Especialfy did he sustain the Govern- ment in its measures of resistance to the encroach- ments of England, destroying our commerce and in- sulting our flag. There was no man in America more familiar with the arrogance of the British court upon these ix)ints, and no one more resolved to present a firm resistance. In 1809, Madison succeeded JelTerson in the Pres- idential chair, and he inmiediately nominated John Quincy Adams minister to St. l'eters'.)urg. Resign- ing his professorship in Harvard College, he embarked at Boston, in August, 1809. While in Russia, Mr. Adams was an intense stu- dent. He devoted his attention to the language and history of Russia; to the Chinese trade; to the European system of weights, measures, and coins ; to the climate and astronomical observations ; wliile he kept up a familiar acquaintance with the Greek and Latin classics. In all the universities of Europe, a more accomplished scholar could scarcely be found. Alt through life the Bible constituted an important part of his studies. It was his rule to read five chapters every day. On the 4th of March, 1817, Mr. Monroe took the Presidential chair, and immediately apiwinted Mr. Adams Secretary of State. Taking leave of his num- erous friends in public and private life in Europe, he sailed in June, 18 19, for the United States. On the 1 8th of August, he again crossed the threshold of his home in Quincy. Dunng the eight years of Mr. Mon- roe's administration, Mr Adams continued Secretary of State. Some time before :he close of Mr. Monroe's second term of othce, new candidates began to be presented for the Presidency. The friends of Mr. Adams brought forward his name. It ivas an exciting campaign. Party spirit was never more bitter. Two hundred and sixty electoral votes were cast. Andrew Jackson re- ceived ninety nine; John Quincy Adams, eighty-four; NVilliam H. Crawford, forty-one; Henry Clay, thirty- seven. As there was no choice by the people, the question went to the House of Roprese\itatives. Mr. Clay gave the vote of Kentucky to Mr. .\danis, and be was elected. The friends of all the disappointed candidates now :onibined in a venomous aixi persistent assault upon Mr. Adams. There is nothing more disgraceful in ♦he v^ast history of our country than the abuse wliicli was poured in one uninterrupted stream, upon this high-minded, upright, patriotic man. There never was an administration more pure in principles, more con- scientiously devoted to the best interests of the coun- try, than that of John Quincy Adams; and never, per- haps, was there an administration more unscrupu- lously and outrageously assailed. Mr Adams was, to a very remarkable degree, ab- stemious and temperate in his habits; always rising early, and taking muih exercise. When at his home in Quincy, he has been known to walk, before breakfast, se.eu miles to Boston. In Washington, it was said that he was the first man up in the city, lighting his own fire and applying himself to work in his library often long before dawn. On the 4th of March, 1829, Mr. Adams retired from the Presidency, and was succeeded by Andrew Jackson. John C. Calhoun was elected Vice Presi- dent. The slavery question now began to assunae portentous magnitude. Mr. Adams returned to Quincy and to his studies, which he pursued with un- abated zeal. But he was not long i)ermitted to re- main in retirement. In November, 1830, he was elected representative lo Congress. For seventeen years, until his death, he occui)ied the post as repre- sentative, towering above all his peers, ever ready to do brave battle' for freedom, and winning the title of "the old man eloquent." Upon taking his seat in the House, he announced that he should hold him- self bound to no party. Probably there never was a member more devoted to his duties. He was usually the first in his place in the morning, and the last to le,ave his seat in the evening. Not a measure could be brought forward and escape his scrutiny. The battle wliich Mr. Adams fouglit, almost singly, against the proslavery party in the Government, was sublime in its moral daring and heroism. For persisting in presenting petitions for the abolition of slavery, he was threatened with indictment by the grand jury, with expulsion from the House, with assassination but no threats could intimidate him, and his final triumph was complete. It has been said of President Adams, that when his body was bent and his hair silvered by the lapse of fourscore yeats, yielding to the simple faith of a little child, he was accustomed to repeat every night, before he* slept, the pra)er which his mother taught him in his infant years. On the 2 1 St of FebrCiary, 1848, he rose on the floor of Congress, with a paper in his hand, to address the speaker. Suddenly he fell, again stricken by paraly- sis, and was caught in the arms of those around him. For a lime he was senseless, as he was conveyed to the sofa in the rotunda. With reviving conscious- ness, he opened his eyes, looked calmly around and said " This is the etui of earth ."then after a moment's |iause he added, ''/am content" These were the last words of the grand "Old Man Eloquent." a>^. ^ >ir a^r r , . ^^^^^-2:.. SEVENTH r RES WENT. •._^,cv.^.?v'^^a/^w^r>>~ s ^m NDREW JACKSON, the seventh President of the -'United States, was born in Waxhaw settlement, N. C, iMarcli 15, 1767, a few days after his father's death. His parents were poor emigrants from Ireland, and took up their abode in Waxhaw set- tlement, where they lived in dee[)est poverty. Andrew, or Andy, as he was universally called, grew up a very rough, rude, turbulent boy. His features were coarse, his form un- gainly; and there was but very Kttle in his character, made visible, which was at- tractive. When only thirteen years old he joined the volun- teers of Carolina against the British invasion. In 1781, he and his brother Robert were captured and imprisoned for a time at Camden. A British officer ordered him to brush his mud-spattered boots. " I am a prisoner of war, not your servant," was the reply of the dauntless boy. The brute drew his sword, and aimed a des|)erate dIow at the head of the helpless young prisoner. Andrew raised his hand, and thus received two fear- ful gashes, — one on the hand and the other upon the head. The officer then turned to his brother Robert with the same demand. He also refused, and re- ceived a blow from the keen-edged sabre, which quite disabled him, and which probably soon after caused hi« death. They suffered much other ill-treatment, and were finally stricken with the small-pox. Their Mother was successful in obtaining their exchange. and took her sick boys home. ' After a long illn si Andrew recovered, and the death of his mother soon left iiini entirely friendless. Andrew supported himself in various ways, sachas working at the saddler's trade, teaching school and clerking in a general store, until 1784, when he entered a law office at Salisbury, N. C. He, however, gave more attention to the wild amusements of tha times than to his studies. In 1788, he was apix)inted solicitor for the western district of North Carolina, of which Tennessee was then a part. This involved many long and tedious journeys, amid dangers .nf every kind, but Andrew Jackson never knew fear, and the Indians had no desire to repeat a skirmishi with the Sharp Knife. In 1791, Mr. Jackson was married to a woman wh& supposed herself divorced from her former husband. Great was the surprise of both parties, two years later, to find that the conditions of the divorce had just been definitely settled by the first husband. The marriage ceremony was performed a second time, but the occur- rence was often used by his enemies to bring Mr. Jackson into disfavor. During these years he worked hard at his profes sion, and frequently had one or more duels on hand, one of which, when he killed Oickenson, was espec- ially disgraceful. In January, 1796, the Territory of Tennessee then containing neariy eighty tliousand inhabitants, the people met in convention at Knoxville to frame a con- stitution. Five were sent from each' of the eleven counties. Andrew Jackson was one of tlie delegates. The new State was entitled to but one member in the National House of Representatives. Andre^ JacTc- son was chosen that member. Mounting his horse he rode to Philedelphia, where Congress then held its 44 ANDRE W JACKSON. sessions, — ;i dislanco of about eight hiiiulretl miles. Jackson w;is an earnest advocate of the Oemo- iiatic i)uly. Jeflerson was his idol. lie aduiiied Bonaparte, loved l"'rance and luiteil l'",ngland. As Mr. J.ukson took iiis seat, Gen. Washington, whose second term of oHice was then e.xjiiring, delivered his i.isi speech to Congress. A connuitlee drew up a ■conipiiuientary aildress in reply. Andrew Jackson did not appu)vc of the address, and was one of the twelve who voled against it. He was not willini; to s.iy that lien. Washington's adniinstration li.ul been '' wise, linn and patriotic." Mr. Jackson was elected to the United States Senate in 1797, but soon resigned and returned home. Soon after he was chosen Judge of the Supreme Court of his State, which i>osition he held for si.\ years. When the war of 1812 with Great Hritian com- menced, Madison occupied the Presidential chair. Aaron liurr sent word to the President that there was an unknown man in the West, Andrew Jackson, who would do credit to a commission if one were con- ferred uiKin him. Just at that time Gen. Jackson jITcicil his services and those of twenty-live hundred vi)lun;eers. His offer was accepted, and the tiX)ops were assembled at Nashville. As the British were hourly expected to make an at- tack upon New Orleans, where Gen. Wilkinson was in command, he was ordered to descend the river with fifteen hundred troops to aid Wilkinson. The expedition reached Natchez; and aftcradelay of sev- eral weeks there, without accomplishing anything, the men were ordered back to their homes. Hut the energy Gen. Jackson had displayed, and his entire tlevotion to the comrfort of his soldiers, won him golden opinions; and he became the most pojuilar man in tlie State. It was in this expedition that his toughness gave him the nickname of "(.Md Hickory." Soon after this, while attempting to horsewhip Col. Thomas H. Bei\ton, for a remark that gentleman made about his taking a part as second in .n duel, in which a younger brother of Benton's was engaged, he received two severe pistol wounds. W'hile he was lingering ujion a bed of suffering news came that the Indians, who had condiined under Tecumseh from I'loiida to the Lakes, to exterminate the white set- tlers vere commiit the most »ful .■ages. De- cisive action became necessary. Gen. lackson, with his fractured bone just beginning to heal, his arm in .1 sling, and unable to mount his horse without .assis- tance, gave his am;uing energies to the r.sising of an army to rendezvous at Fayettesville, Alabama. The Creek Indians had established a strong fort on tmeof the bends of the Tallaiwosa River, near the cen- ter of .Mabama, about fifty miles below Fort Strother. \Vith an army of two thousand men. Gen. Jackson travei-sed the pathless wilderness in a inarch of eleven .lays. He reached their fort, called Tohoi>eka or Horse-shoe, on the 27th of March. 1S14. The bend of the river enclosed nearly one hundred acres of tangled forest and wild ravine. Across the narrow neck the Indians had constructed a formidable breast- work of logs and brush. Here nine hundred warriors, with an ample suplyof arms were assembled. The fort was stormed. The fight was utterly des- perate. Not an Indian would accept of cpiarter. When bleeding and dying, they would fight those who en- deavored to spare their lives. From ten in the morn- ing until dark, the battle raged. The carnage was awful ami revolting. Some threw themselves into the river; but the unerring bullet struck their heads as they swam. Nearly everj'one of the nine hundred war- rios were killed A few probably, in the night, swam the river and escaped. This ended the war. The power of the Creeks was broken forever. This bold plunge into the wilderness, with itsterriflic slaughter, so appalled the savages, that the haggard remnants of the bands came to the camp, begging for i)eace. This closing of the Creek war enabled us to con- centrate all our militia ujwn the British, who were the allies of the Indians No man of less resolute will than Gen. Jackson could have conducted this Indian cami)aign to so successful an issue Immediately he was appointed major-general. Late in .\ugust, with an army of two thousand men, on a rushing march, Gen. J.ackson came to Mobile. A British lleet came from Pensacola, landed a force upon the beach, anchored near the little fort, and from both ship and shore commenced a furious assault. The battle was long and doubtful. At length one of the ships was blown up and the rest retired. Garrisoning Mobile, where he had taken his little army, he moved his troops to New Orleans, .\nd the battle of New (.Orleans which soon ensued, was in reality a very arduous campaign. This won for Gen. Jackson an imperishable name. Here his troops, winch numbered about four thousand men, won a signal victory over the British army of about nine thousand. His loss was but thirteen, while the loss of the British was two thousand six hundred. The name of Gen. Jackson soon began to be men- tioned in connection with the Presidency, but, in 1824, he was defeated by Mr. Adams. He was, however, successful in the election of 1S2S, and was re-elected for a second term in 1832. In 1829, just before he assumed the reins of the government, he met with the most terrible affliction of his life in the death of his wife, whom he had loved with a devotion which has perhaps never been surpassed. From the shock of her death he never recovered. His administration was one of the most JV.cmorabie in the annals of our country; applaudeid oyone party, condemned by the other. No man had more bitter enemies or warmer friends. ,'\t the expiration of his two terms of office he retired to the Hermitage, where he died June S, 1S45. The last years of ^ir. Jack- son's life were that of a devoted Christian man. / 1 yzj'^c ^-z^.? u^..^^-^^ EIGHTH PRESIDENT. ARTIN VAN BUREN, ihe eighth President of the United States, was born at Kmderhook, N. Y., Dec. 5, 1782 He died at the same place, July 24, 1862. His body rests in the cemetery at Kinderhook. Above it is a plaui gianite shaft fifteen feet high, bearing a simple inscription about hall way up on one face. The lot is unfenced, unbordered or unbounded by shrub or flower. There is^ uut I'ittle in the life of Martin Van Buren of romaut 'c interest. He fought no battles, engaged in no wild adventures.- Though his life was stormy in political and intellectual conflicts, and he gained many signal victories, his days passed uneventful in those incidents which give zest to biography. His an- cestors, as his name indicates, were of Dutch origin, and were among the earliest emigrants from Holland to the banks of the Hudson. His father was a farmer, residing iu the old town of Kinderhook. His mother, also of Dutch lineage, was a woman of superior intel- ligence and exemplary piety. .■fe was decidedly a precocious boy, developing un- usual activity, vigor and strength of mind. At the age of fourteen, he had finished his academic studies in his native village, and commenced the study of law. As he had not a collegiate education, seven years of study in a law-office were re.[uired of him before he could be admitted to the bar. Inspired with Ji lofty ambition, and conscious of his powers, he pur- sued his studies with indefatigable industry. After spending six years in an office in bis native village. he went to the city of New York, and prosecuted his studies for the seventh year. In 1S03, Mr. Van Buren, then twenty-one years ot age, commenced the practice of law in his native vil- lage. The great conflict between the Federal and Republican party was then at its height. Mr. Van Buren was from the beginning a politician. He had, perhaps, imbibed that spirit while listening to the many discussions which had been carried on in his father's hotel. He was in cordial sympathy with'' Jeff"erson, and earnestly and eloquently espoused the cause of State Rights ; though at that time the Fed-1 eral party held the supremacy both in his town and State. His success and increasing ruputation led him after six years of practice, to remove to Hudson, th< county seat of his county. Here he spent seven years constantly gaining strength by contending in th4 courts with some of the ablest men who have adorned the bar of his State. Just before leaving Kinderhook for Hudson, Mi. Van Buren married a lady alike distinguished for beauty and accomplishments. After twelve short years she sank into the grave, the victim of consump. tion, leaving her husband and four sons to weep ovei lT«er loss. For twenty-five years, Mr. Van Buren way an earnest, successful, assiduous lawyer. The record of those years is barren in items of public interest. In tSi 2, when thirty years of age, he was chosen to the State Senate, and gave his strenuous suiiport to, Mr. Madison's adminstration. In 1815, he was ap-' pointed Attorney-General, and the next year moved to Albany, the capital of the State. ' Wliile he was ackno\Vledged as one of the most piominent leaders of th« Democrarfc party, he had 48 MARTIN VAN BUREN. the moral courage to avow that true democracy did not require that " universal suffrage" which admits the vile, the degraded, the ignorant, to the right of governing the State. In true consistency with his democratic principles, he contended that, while the path leading to the privilege of voting should be open to every man without distinction, no one should be invested with that sacred prerogative, unless he were in some degree qualified for it by intelligence, virtue and some property interests in the welfare of the State. In 182 I he was elected r. member of the United States Senate; and in the same year, he took a seat in the convention to revise the constitution of his native State. His course in this convention secured the approval of men of all parties. No one could doubt the singleness of his endeavors to promote the interests of all classes in the community. In the Senate of the United States, he rose at once to a -.onspicuous position as an active and useful legislator. In 1827, John Quincy Adams being then in the Vresidential chair, Mr. Van Buren was re-elected to ihe Senate. He had been from the beginning a de- termined opposer of the Administration, adopting the ''State Rights " view in opposition to what was \ieemed the Federal proclivities of Mr. Adams. Soon after this, in 1828, he was chosen Governorof the State of New York, and accordingly resigned his ■Seat in the Senate. Probably no one in the United States contributed so much towards ejecting John Q. \dams from the Presidential chair, and placing in it Andrew Jackson, as did Martin Van Buren. Whether entitled to the reputation or not, he certainly was re- garded throughout the United States as one of the most skillful, sagacious and cunning of politicians. It was supposed that no one knew so well as he how to touch the secret spiings of action; how to pull all the wires to put his machinery in motion ; and how to organize a political army which would, secretly and ste?Uhily accomplish the most gigantic results. By these powers it is said that he outv/itted Mr. Adams, Mr. Clay, Mr. Webster, and secured results which few thought then could be accomplished. When Andrew Jackson was elected President he appointed Mr. Van Buren Secretary of State. This position he resigned in 1831, and was immediately appointed Minister to England, where he went the same autumn. The Senate, however, wlien it met, refused to ratify the nomination, and he returned home, apparently untroubled ; was nominated Vice President in the place of Calhoun, at the re-election of President Jackson ; and with smiles for all and frowns for none, he took his place at the head of that Senate which had refused to confirm his nomination as ambassador. His rejection by the Senate roused all the zeal of President Jackson in behalf of his repudiated favor- ite ; and this, probably more than any other cause, secured his elevation to the chair of the Chief Execu tive. On the 20th of May, 1836, Mr. Van Buren re- ceived the Denjocratic nomination to succeed Gen. Jackson as President of the United States. He was elected by a handsome majority, to the delight of the retiring President. " Leaving New York out of the canvass," says Mr. Parton, "the election of Mr. Van Buren to the Presidency was as much the act of Gen. Jackson as though the Constitution had conferred upon him the power to appoint a successor." His administration was filled with exciting events- The insurrection in Canada, which threatened to in- volve this country in war with England, the agitation of the slavery question, and finally the great commer- cial panic which spread over the country, all were trials to his wisdom. The financial distress was at- tributed to the management of the Democratic party, and brought the President into such disfavor that he failed of re-election. With the exception of being nominated for the Presidency by the "Free Soil" Democrats, in 1848, Mr. Van Buren lived quietly upon his estate until his death. He had ever been a prudent man, of frugal habits, and living within his income, had now fortunately a competence for his declining years. His unblemished character, his commanding abilities, his unquestioned patriotism, and the distinguished positions which he had occupied in the government of our country, se- cured to him not only the homage of his party, but the respect ot the whole community. It was on the 4th of March, 1841, that Mr. Van Buren retired from the presidency. From his fine estate at Lindenwald, he still exerted a powerful influence upon the politics of the country. From this time until his death, on the 24th of July, 1862, at the age of eighty years, he resided at Lindenwald, a gentleman of leisure, of culture and of wealth; enjoying in a healthy old age, probably far more happiness than he had before experienced amid the stormy scenes of his active lifi- ^/^/^^ Z'Z-^^^rH^- NINTH PRESIDENT. \fIL^I4^ HEX RY ^4RRISa^. ILLIAM HENRY HARRI SON, the ninth President of the United States, was born at Berkeley, Va., Feb. 9, 1773. His father, Benjamin Harri- son, was in comparatively op- ulent circumstances, and was one of the most distinguished men of his day. He was an intimate friend of George Washington, w as early elected a member of the Continental Congress, and was conspicuous xmong the patriots of Virginia in resisting the encroachments of the British crown. In the celebrated Congress of 1775, Benjamin Har- rison and John Hancock were both candidates for the office of speaker. fMr Harrison was subsequently chosen Governor of Virginia, and was twice re-elected. His son, i William Henry, of course enjoyed in childhood all the advantages which wealth and intellectual and cultivated society could give. Hav- ing received a thorough common-school education, he entered Hampden Sidney College, where he graduated with honor soon after the death of his father. He then repaired to Philadelphia to study medicine under the instructions of Dr. Rush and the guardianship of lobert Morris, both of whom were, with his father, signers of the Declaration of Independence. Upon the outbreak of the Indian troubles, and not- withstanding the 'emonstrances of his friends, he abandoned his medical studies and entered the army, .laving obtai"<''l a commission of Ensign from Presi- dent Washington He was then but 19 years old. From that time he passed gradually upward in rank until he became aid to General Wayne, after whose death he resigned his commission. He was then ap- pointed Secretary of the North-western Territory. This Territory was then entitled to but one member in Congress and Capt. Harrison was chosen to fill that position. In the spring of 1800 the North-western Territory was divided by Congress into two portions. The eastern portion, comprising the region now embraced in the State of Ohio, was called '" The Territory north-west of the Ohio." The western portion, which included what is now called Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin, was called the "Indiana Territory." Wil. liam Henry Harrison, then 27 years of age, was ap lX)inted by John. Adams, Governor of the Indiana Territory, and immediately after, also Governor of Upper Louisiana. He was thus fuler over almost as extensive a realm as any sovereign upon the globe. He was Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and was in- vested with powers nearly dictatorial over the now rapidly increasing white population. The ability and fidelity with which he discharged these responsible duties may be inferred from the fact that he was four times appointed to this office — first by John Adams, twice by Thomas Jefferson and afterwards by Presi. dent Madison. When he began his adminstration there were but three white settlements in that almost boundless region, now crowded with cities and resounding with all the tumult of wealth and traffic. One of these settlements .was on the Ohio, nearly opposite Louisville; one at Vincennes, on the Wabash, and the third a French settlement. The vast wilderness over which Gov. Harrisou reigned was filled with many tribes of Indians. Aboi" WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON. ihe year 1806, two extraordinary men, twin brothers, of the Shawnese tribe, rose among them. One of these was called Tecumseh, or " The Crouching Panther;" the other, OUiwacheca, or "The Prophet." Tecumseh was nut only an Indian warrior, but a man of great sagacity, far-reaching foicsiglit and indomit- able perseverance in any enterprise in wliich he might engage. He was inspired with the higliest enthusiasm, and had long regarded with dread and with hatred the encroachment of the whites upon the hunting- grounds of his fathers. His brother, the Prophet, was anorator, who could sway the feelings of the untutored Indian as the gale tossed the tree-tops beneath which they dwelt. But the Prophet was not merely an orator: he was, in the sui)erstitious minds of the Indians, invested with the superhuman dignity of a medicine-man or a magician. With an enthusiasm unsurpassed by Peter the Hermit rousing Europe to the crusades, he went from tribe to tribe, assuming that he was specially sent by the Great Spirit. Gov. Harrison made many attempts to conciliate the Indians, !)ut at last the war came, and at Tippe- canoe the Indians were routed with great slaughter. October 28, 18 12, his army began its march. When near the Prophet's town three Indians of rank made their appearance and inquired why Gov. Harrison was aiiproacliing tlicni in so hostile an attitude. After a short conference, arrangements were made for a meet- ing the next ilay, to agree upon terms of peace. But Gov. Harrison was too well acquainted with the Indian character to be deceived by such protes- tations. Selecting a favorable spot for his night's en- campment, he took every precaution against surprise. His troops were jwsted in a hollow square, and slept upon their arms. Tlie troops tiirew themselves upon the ground for rest; but every man had his accourtrements on, his loaded musket by his side, and his bayonet fixed. The wakeful Gt)vernor, between three and four o'clock in the morning, had risen, and was sitting in conversa- tion with his aids by the embers of a waning fire. It was a chill, cloudy morning with a drizzling rain. In the darkness, the Indians had crept as near as possi- l)le, and just then, with a savage yell, rushed, with all the desperation which superstition and passion most highly infiamed could give, \\\k>\\ the left flank of the little army. The savages had been amply provided with guns and ammunition by the English. Their war-whoop was accompained by a shower of bullets. The camp-fires were instantly extinguished, as the light aided the Indians in their aim. With hide- ms yells, the Indian bands rushed on, not doubting a speedy and an entire victory. But Gen. Harrison's troops stood as immovable as the rocks around them until day dawned : they then made a simultaneous charge with the bayonet, and swept every thing be- fore then), and completely routing the foe, Gov. Harrison now had all his energies tasked to the utmost. The British descending from the Can - adas, were of themselves a very fomiidahle force ; but with their savage allies, rushing like wolves I'rom the forest, searching out every remote farm-house, burn- ing, plundering, scalping, torturing, the wide frontier was plunged into a state of consternation which even the most vivid imagination can but faintly conceive. The war-whoop was resounding everywhere in the forest. The horizon was ilbuninated with tlie conflagra- tion of the cabins of the settlers. Gen Hull had made tiie ignominious surrender of his forces at Detroit. Under tliese despairing circumstances, Gov. Harrison was appointed by president Madison commander-in- chief of the North-western army, with orders to retake Detroit, and to protect the frontiers. It would be difficult to place a man in a situation demanding more energy, sagacity and courage; but General Harrison was found eciual to the position, and nobly and triumphantly did he meet all the re- sponsibilities. He won the love of his soldiers by always sharing with them their fatigue. His whole baggage, while- pursuing the foe up the Thames, was carried in a valise; and his bedding consisted of a single blanket lashed over his saddle Thirty-five British officers, his prisoners of war, supped with him after the battle. The only fare he could give them was Ijeof roasted before the fire, without bread or salt. In 1816, Gen. Harrison was chosen a member of the National House of Representatives, to rejiresent the District of Ohio. In Congress he proved an active member; and whenever he spoke, it was with force of reason and power of eloquence, which arrested the attention of all the members. In 1819, Harrison was elected to the Senate ol Ohio; and in 1824, as one of the i)residential electors of that State, he gave his vote for Henry Clay. The same year he was chosen to the United States Senate. In 1836, the friends of Gen. Harrison brought him forward as a candidate for the Presidency against Van Buren, but he was defeated. At tlie close of Mr. Van Buren's term, he was re-noniii;ated by his party, and Mr. Harrison was unanimously nominated by the Whigs, with John Tyler forthe Vice Presidency. The contest was very animated. Gen Jackson gave all his influence to prevent Harrison's election ; but his triumph was signal. The cabinet which he formed, with Daniel Webster at its head as Secretary of State, was one of the most brilliant with which any President had ever been surrounded. Never were the prospects of an admin- istration more flattering, or the hoiies of the country more sanguine. In the midst of these bright and joyous prospects, Gen. Harrison was seized by a pleurisy-fever and after a few days of violent sick- ness, died on the 4th of April ; just one month after his inauguration as President of the United States. J(rhyri^ MJteyy^"^^ TENTH PRESIDENT. Ip^ OHN TYLER, the tenth ■ rjj Presidentof the United States. He was born in Charles-city Co, Va., March 29, 1790. He was the favored child of af- fluence and high social po- sition. At the early age of twelve, John entered William and Mary College and grad- uated with much honor when but seventeen years old. After graduating, he devoted him- self with great assiduity to the study of law, partly with his father and partly with Edmund Randolph, one of the most distin- guished lawyers of Virginia. At nineteen years of age, ne commenced the practice of law. His success was rapid and aston- ishing. It is said that three months had not elapsed ere there was scarcely a case on the dock- i et of the court in which he was hOt retained. When but twenty-one years of age, he was almost unanimously e'ected to a seat in the State Legislature. He connected himself with the Demo- cratic party, and warmly advocated the measures of Jefferson and Madison. For five successive years he was elected to the Legislature, receiving nearly the unanimous vote or his county. When but twenty-six years of age, he was elected a member of Congress. Here he acted earnestly and ably with the Democratic party, opposing a national bank, internal improvements by the General <^vem- ment, a protective tariff, and advocating a strict con- struction of the Constitution, and the most careful vigilance over State rights. His labors in Congress were so arduous that before the close of his second term he found it necessary to resign and retire to his estate in Charles-city Co., to recruit his health. He, however, soon after consented to take his seat in the State Legislature, where his influence was powerful in promoting public works of great- utility. With a reputation thus canstantly increasing, he was chosen by a very large majority of votes. Governor of his native State. His administration was signally a suc- cessful one. His popularity secured his re-election. John Randolph, a brilliant, erratic, half-crazed man, then represented Virginia in the Senate of the United States. A portion of the Democratic party was displeased with Mr. Randolph's wayward course, and brought forward John Tyler as his opponent, considering him the only man in Virginia of sufficient po43ularity to succeed against the renowned orator of Roanoke. Mr. Tyler was the victor. In accordance with his professions, upon taking his seat in the Senate, he joined the ranks of the opposi- tion. He opposed the tariff; he spoke against and voted against the bank as unconstitutional ; he stren- uou.sly opposed all restrictions upon slavery, resist- ing all projects of internal improvements by the Gen- eral Government, and avowed his sympathy with Mr. Calhoun's view of nullification ; he declared that Gen. Jackson, by his opposition to the nullifiers, had abandoned the principles of the Democratic party. Such was Mr. Tyler's record in Congress, — a record in perfect accordance with tlie principles which he had always avowed. Returning to Virginia, he resumed the practice of his profession. There was a cplit iu the Democratic ^6 JOHN TYLER. (?arty. His friends still regarded him as a true Jef- fersonian, gave him a dinner, and showered compli- ments upon him. He had now attained the age of forty-six. His career had been very brilliant. In con- sequence of his devotion to public business, his pri- vate affairs had fallen into some disorder; audit was not without satisfaction that he resumed the practice of law, and devoted himself to the culture of his plan- tation. Soon after this he removed to Williamsburg, for the better education of his children ; and he again took his seat in the Legislature of Virginia. By the Southern Whigs, he was sent to the national convention at Harrisburg to nominate a President in 1839. The majority of votes were given to Gen. Har- rison, a genuine Whig, much to the disappointment of the South, who wished for Henry Clay. To concili- ate the Southern Whigs and to secure their vote, the convention then nominated John Tyler for Vice Pres- ident. It was well known that he was not in sympa- thy with the Whig party in the Noith: but the Vice President has but very little power in the Govern- ment, his main and almost only duty being to pre- side over the meetings of the Senate. Thus it hap- pened that a Whig President, and, in reality, a Democratic Vice President were chosen. In 1 84 1, Mr. Tyler was inaugurated Vice Presi- dent of the United States. In one short month from that time. President Harrison died, and Mr. Tyler thus .cund himself, to his own surprise and that of the whole Nation, an occupant of the Presidential chair. This was a new test of the stability of our institutions, as it was the first time in the history of our country that such an event had occured. Mr. Tyler was at home in Williamsburg when he received the unexpected tidings of the death of President Harri- son. He hastened to Washington, and on the 6th of April was inaugurated to the high and responsible office. He was placed in a position of exceeding delicacy and difficulty. All his long life he had been opposed to the main principles of the party which had brought him into power. He had ever been a con- sistent, honest man, with an unblemished record. Gen. Harrison had selected a Whig cabinet. Should he retain them, and thus surround himself with coun- sellors whose views were antagonistic to his own? or, on the other hand, should he turn against the party which had elected him and select a cabinet in har- mony with himself, and which would oppose all those views which the Whigs deemed essential to the pub- lic welfare? This was his fearful dilemma. He in- vited the cabinet which President Hasrison had Felected to retain their seats. He reccommended a day of fasting and prayer, that God would guide and bless us. The Whigs carried through Congress a bill for the incorporation of a fiscal bank of the United States. The President, after ten days' delay, returned it with his veto. He «ucgested, however, that he would approve of a bill drawn up upon such a plan as he proposed. Such a bill was accordingly prepared, and privately submitted to him. He gave it his approval. It was passed without alteration, and he sent it back with his veto. Here commenced the open rupture. It is said that Mr. Tyler was provoked to this meas- ure by a published letter from the Hon. John M. Botts, a distinguished Virginia Whig, who severely touched the pride of the President. The opposition now exultingty received the Presi- dent into their arms. The party which elected him denounced him bitterly. AH the members of his cabinet, excepting Mr. Webster, resigned. The Whigs of Congress, both the Senate and the House, held a meeting and issued an^iddiess to the people of the United States, proclaiming that all political alliance between the Whigs and President Tyler were at an end. Still the President attempted to conciliate. He appointed a new cabinet of distinguished Whigs and Conservatives, carefully leaving out all strong party men. Mr. Webster soon found it necessary to resign, forced out by the pressure of his Whig friends. Thus the four years of Mr. Tyler's unfortunate administra- tion passed sadly away. No one was satisfied. The land was filled with murmurs and vituperation. Whigs and Democrats alike assailed him. More and more, however, he brought himself into sympathy with his old friends, the Democrats, until at the close of his term, he gave his whole influence to the support of Mr. Polk, the Democratie candidate for his successor. On the 4th of March, 1845, he retired from the harassments of office, to the regret of neither party, and probably to liis own unspeakable lelief His first wife, Miss Letitia Christian, died in Washington, in 1842; and in June, r 844, President Tyler was again married, at New York, to Miss Julia Gardiner, a young lady of many personal and intellectual accomplishments. The remainder of his days Mr. Tyler passed mainly in retirement at his beautiful home, — Sherwood For- est, Charles-city Co., Va. A polished gentleman in his manners, richly furnished with information from books and experience in the world, and possessing brilliant powers of conversation, his family circle was the scene of unnsual attractions. With sufficient means for the exercise of a generous hos|ntality, he might have enjoyed a serene old age with the few friends who gathered around him, were it not for the storms of civil war which his own principles and policy had helped to introduce. When the great Rebellion rose, which the State- rights and nullifying doctrines of Mr. John C. Cal- houn had inaugurated. President Tyler renounced his allegiance to the United States, and joined the Confed- erates. He was chosen a member of their Congress; and while engaged in active measures to destroy, bv force of arms, the Government over which he had once presided, he was taken sick and soon died. ELEV/iNTn TRESJDF.N'l: ^ MUES K.POLK, the eleventh f,j,l rLsideiilofthe United States, , vv IS born in Mecklenburg Co., 1 M C.Nov. 2, not;. His '795- par J cnts were Samuel and Jane (knox) Polk, the former a son ], 1 of Col. Thomas Polk, who located |a7/U>J at the above place, as one of the w xflit/iJiA I,, the year i3o6, with his wife and children, and soon after fol- lowed by most of the members of the Polk fainly, Samuel P(jlk emi- grated some two or three hundred miles farther west, to the rich valley of the Duck River. Here in the midst of the wilderness, in a region which was subsequently called Mau- ry Co., they reared their log huls, and established their homes. In the hard toil of a new farm in the wil- derness, James K. Polk spent the early years of his childiiood and youth. His father, adding the pur- suit of a surveyor to thatof a farmer, ' gradually increased in wealth until he became one of the leading men of the region. His mother was a superior woman, of strong (oinmon sense and earnest piety. Very early in life, James developed a taste for reading and e.xpressed the strongest desire to obtain a liberal education. His mother's training had made liim methodical in his habits, had taught him punct- uality and industry, and had inspired him with lofty principles of morality. His health was frail ; and his father, fearing that he might not be able to endure a sedentary life, got a situation for him behind the counter, hojjing to fit him for commercial pursuits. This was to James a bitter disappointment. He had no taste for these duties, and his daily tasks were irksome in the extreme. He remained in this uncongenial occupation but a few weeks, when at his earnest solicitation his father removed him, and made arrangements for him to prosecute his studies. Soon after he sent him to Murfreesboro Academy. With ardor which could scarcely be surpassed, he pressed forward in his studies, and in less than twoantlahalf years, in the autumn of 1815, entered the sojjhomore class in the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill. Here he was one of the most exemplary of scholars, punctual in every exercise, never allowing himself to be absent from a recitation or a religious service. He graduated in 1818, with the highest honors, be- ing deemed the best scholar of his class, both in mathematics and the classics. He was then twenty- three years of age. Mr. Polk's health was at tiii? time much impaired by the assiduity with which he had prosecuted his studies. After a short season of relaxation he went to Nashville, and entered the office of Felix Grundy, to study law. Here Mr. Polk renewed his acquaintance with Andrew Jackson, who resided on his plantation, the Hermitage, but a few miles from Nashville. They had [)robably been slightly acquainted before. Mr. Polk's father was a Jeffersonian Repubhcaii and James K. Polk ever adhered to the same politi cal faith. He was a popular public speaker, and was constantly called upon to address the meetings of his party friends. His skill as a speaker was such that he was popularly called the Napoleon of the stump. He was a man of unblemished morals, genial and JAMES K. POLK. courterus in his bearing, and with that sympathetic nature in the joy s and griefs of others which ever gave him troops of friends. In 1823, Mr. Polk was elected to the Legislature of Tennessee. Here he gave his strong influence towards the election of his friend, Mr. Jackson, to the Presidency of the United States. In January, 1824, Mr. Polk married Miss Sarah Childress, of Rutherford Co., Tenn. His bride was altogether worthy of him, — a lady of beauty and cul- ture. In the fall of 1825, Mr. Polk was chosen a member of Congress. The satisfaction which he gave to his constituents may be inferred from the fact, that for fourteen successive years, until 1839, he was con- tinued in that office. He then voluntarily withdrew, only that he might accept the Gubernatorial chair of T>nnessee. In Congress he was a laborious menffber, a frequent and a popular speaker. He was always in his seat, always courteous ; and whenever he spoke it was always to the point, and without any ambitious rhetorical display. During five sessions of Congress, Mr. Polk was Speaker of the House Strong passions were roused, and stormy scenes were witnessed ; but Mr. Polk per- formed his arduous duties to a very general satisfac- 'tion, and a unanimous vote of thanks to him was passed by the House as he withdrew on the 4th of March, 1839. In accordance with Southern usage, Mr. Polk, as a candidate for Governor, canvassed the State. He was elected by a large majority, and on the 1 4th of Octo- ber, 1839, took the oath of office at Nashville. In 1841, his term of office expired, and he was again the can- didate of the Democratic party, but was defeated. On the 4th of March, 1845, Mr. Polk was inaugur- ated President of the United States. The verdict of the country in favor of the annexation of Texas, exerted its influence upon Congress ; and the last act of the administration of President Tyler was to affix his sig- nature to a joint resolution of Congress, passed on the 3d of March, approving of the annexation of Texas to the American Union. As Mexico still claimed Texas as one of her provinces, the Mexican minister, Almonte, immediately demanded his passports and feft the country, declaring the act of the annexation Ho be an act hostile to Mexico. In his first message. President Polk urged that Texas should immediately, by act of Congress, be re- ceived into the Union on the same footing with the Other States. In the meantime, Gen. Taylor was sent with an army into Texas to hold the country. He was sent first to Nueces, which the Mexicans said was the western boundary of Texas. Then he was sent pearly two hundred miles further west, to the Rio Grande, where he erected batteries which commanded the Mexican city of Matamoras, which was situated on the western banks. The anticipated collision soon took place, and wai was declared against Mexico by President Polk. The war was pushed forward by Mr. Polk's administration with great vigor. Gen. Taylor, whose army was first called one of " observation," then of "occupation," then of " invasion, "was sent forward to Monterey. The feeble Mexicans, in every encounter, were hopelessly ana awfully slaughtered. The day of judgement alone can reveal the misery which this war caused. It was by the ingenuity of Mr. Polk's administration that the war was brought on. 'To the victors belong the spoils." Mexico was prostrate before us. Her capital was in our hands. We now consented to peace upon the condition that Mexico should surrender to us, in addition to Texas, all of New Mexico, and all of Upper and Lower Cal- ifornia. This new demand embraced, exclusive of Texas, eight hundred thousand square miles. This was an extent of territory equal to nine States of the size of New York. Thus slavery was securing eighteen majestic States to be added to the Union. There were some Americans who thought it all right : there were others who thought it all wrong. In the prosecution of this war, we expended twenty thousand lives and more than a hundred million of dollars. Of this money fifteen millions were paid to Mexico. On the 3d of March, 1849, Mr. Polk retired from office, having served one term. The next day was Sunday. On the jth, Gen. Taylor was inaugurated as his successor. Mr. Polk rode to the Capitol in the same carriage with Gen. Taylor; and the same even- ing, with Mrs. Polk, he commenced his return to Tennessee. He was then but fifty-four years of age. He had ever been strictly temperate in all his habits, and his health was good. With an ample fortune, a choice library, a cultivated mind, and domestic ties of the dearest nature, it seemed as though long years of tranquility and happiness were before him. But the cholera — that fearful scourge — was then sweeping up the Valley of the Mississippi. This he contracted, and died on the 15 th of June, 1849, '" the fifty-fourth year of his age, greatly mourned by his countrymen. ol-<:>, -A^^^^yy ^ p y^p^- TWELFTH PRESIDENT. ACHARY TAYLOR, twelfth President of the United States, wa-!. born on the 24th of Nov., 1784, in Orange Co., Va. His father, Colonel Taylor, was a Virginian of note, and a dis- i^ tinguished patriot and soldier of the Revolution. When Zachary was an infant, his father with his wife and two children, emigrated to Kentucky, where he settled in the pathless wilderness, a few miles from Louisville. In this front- ier home, away from civilization and ill its refinements, young Zachary could enjoy but few social and educational advan- tages. When six years of age he attended a common school, and was then regarded as a bright, active boy, father remarkable for bliintness and decision of char- acter He was strong, feailess and self-reliant, and manifested a strong desire to enter the army to fight the Lidians who were ravaging the frontiers. There is little to be recorded of the uneventful years of _his childhood on his father's large but lonely plantation. In 1808, his father succeeded in obtaining for him the commission of lieutenant in the United States army ; and he joined the troops which were stationed at New Odeans under Gen. Wilkinson. Soon after this he married Miss Margaret Smith, a young lady from one of the first families of Maryland. Immediately after the declaration of war with Eng- land, in 18 1 2, Capt. Taylor (for he had then been promoted to that rank) was put in command of Fort Harrison, on the Wabash, about fifty miles above Vincennes. This fort had been built in the wilder- ness by Gen. Harrison, on his march to Tippecanoe. It was one of the first points of attack by the Indians, led by Tecumseh. Its garrison consisted of a broken company of infantry numbering fifty, men, many of whom were sick. Early in the autumn of iSrz, the Indians, stealthily, and in large numbers, moved upon the fort. Their approach was first indicated by the murder of two soldiers just outside of the stockade. Capt. Taylor made every possible preparation to meet the antici- pated assault. On the 4th of September, a band of forty painted and plumed savages came to the fort, waving a white flag, and informed Capt. Taylor that in the morning their chief would come to have a talk with him. It was evident that their object was merely to ascertain the. state of things at the fort, and Capt. Taylor, well versed in the wiles of the savages, kept them at a distance. The sun went down ; the savages disappeared, the garrison slept upon their arms. One hour before midnight the war whoop burst from a thousand lips in the forest around, followed by the discharge of musketry, and the rush of the foe. Every man, sick and well, sprang to his post. Every man knew that defeat was not merely death, but in the case of cap- ture, death by the most agonizing and prolonged tor- ture. No pen can describe, no immagination can conceive the scenes which ensued. The savages suc- ceeded in setting fire to one of the block-houses- Until six o'clock in the morning, this awful conflict continued. The savages then, baffled at every point, and gnashing their teeth with rage, retired. Capt. Taylor, for this gallant defence, was promoted to the rank of major by brevet. Until the close of the war. Major Taylor was placed in such situations that he saw but little more of active service. He was sent far away into the depths of the wilderness, to Fort Crawford, on Fox River, which empties into Green Bay. Here there was but little to be done but to wear away the tedious hours as one best could. There were no books, no society, no in- 64 ZACHARY TAYLOR tellectual stimulus. Thus with him the uneventful years rolled on Gradually he rose to the rank of colonel. In the Black-Hawk war, which resulted in the capture of that renowned chieftain, Col Taylor took a subordinate but a brave and efficient part. For twenty-four years Col. Taylor was engaged in the defence of the frontiers, in scenes so remote, and in Employments so obscure, that his name was unknown .'beyond the limits of his own immediate acquaintance. (In the year 1836, he was'sent to Florida to compel the Seminole Indians to vacate that region and re- tire beyond the Mississippi, as their chiefs by treaty, iiac" promised they should do. The services rendered heie secured for Col. Taylor the high appreciation of the Government; and as a reward, he was elevated (c .he rank of brigadier-general by brevet ; and soon ifter, in May, 1838, was appointed to the chief com- mand of the United States troops in Florida. After two years of sucli wearisome employment iimidst the everglades of the peninsula, Gen. Taylor obtained, at his own request, a change of command, ind was stationed over the Department of the South- Aest. This field embraced Louisiana, Mississippi, .Alabama and Georgia. Establishing his headquarters Mt Fort Jessup, in Louisiana, he removed his family to a plantation which he purchased, near Baton Rogue. H«re he remained for five years, buried, as it were, fmm the world, but faithfully discharging every duty •jnvposed upon him. In 1846, Gen. Taylor was sent to guard the land between the Nueces and Rio Gra.nde, the latter river being the boundary of Texas, which was then claimed by the United States. Soon the war with Me.xico wa.; brought on, and at Palo Alto and Resaca de la P'alma, Gen. Taylor won brilliant victories over the Mexicans. The rank of major-general by brevet was then conferred upon Gen. Taylor, and his name was received with enthusiasm almost everywhere in tlie Nation. Then came the battles of Monterey and Euena Vista in which he won signal victories over icjrces much larger than he commanded. His careless habits of dress and his unaffected ■simplicity, secured for Gen. Taylor among his troops, 'A. e sobriquet of "Old Rough and Ready.' The tidings of the brilliant victory of Buena Vista spread the wildest enthusiasm over the country. The n:ime of Gen. Taylor was on every one's lips. The V\ hig party decided to take advantage of this wonder- fu/ popularity in bringing forward the unpolished, un- ■'•"•■ed, honest soldier as their candidate for the I'lesidency. Gen. Taylor was astonished at the an- nouncement, and for a time would not listen to it; de- claring that he was not at all qualified for such an oft ice. So little interest had he taken in politics that, for forty years, he had not cast a vote. It was not without chagrin that several distinguished statesmen v/lio had been long years in the public service found fi.;ar claims set aside in behalf of one whose name had never been heard of, save in connection with Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey and Buena Vista. It is said that Daniel Webster, in his haste re- marked, " It is a nomination not fit to be made." Geh. Taylor was not an eloquent speaker nor a fine writer His friends took possession of him, and pre- pared such few communications as it was needful should be presented to the public. The popularity of the successful warrior swept the land. He was tri- umphantly elected over two opposing candidates, — Gen. Cass and Ex-President Martin Van Buren. Though he selected an excellent cabinet, the good old man found himself in a very uncongenial position, and was, at times, sorely perplexed and harassed. His mental sufferings were very severe, and probably tended to hasten his" death. The pro-slavery party was pushing its claims with tireless energy , expedi- tions were fitting out to capture Cuba ; California was pleading for admission to the Union, while slavery stood at the door to bar her out. Gen. Taylor found the political conflicts in Washington to be far more trying to the nerves than battles with Mexicans or Indians In the midst of all these troubles, Gen. Taylor, after he had occupied the Presidential chair but little over a year, took cold, and after a brief sickness of but little over five days, died on the 9th of July, 1850. His last words were, " I am not afraid to die. I am ready. I have endeavored to do my duty." He died universally respected and beloved. An honest, un- pretending man, he had been steadily growing in the affections of the people; and the Nation bitterly la- mented his death. Gen. Scott, who was thoroughly acquainted with Gen. Taylor, gave the following graphic and truthful description of his character: — " With a good store of common sense, Gen. Taylor's mind had not been en- larged and refreshed by reading, or much converse with the world. Rigidity of ideas was the conse- quence. The frontiers and small military posts had been his home. Hence he was quite ignorant for his rank, and quite bigoted in his ignorance. His sim- plicity was child-like, and with innumerable preju- dices, amusing and incorrigible, well suited to the tender age. Thus, if a man, however respectable, chanced to wear a coat of an unusual color, or his hat a little on one side of his head; or an officer to leave a corner of his handkerchief dangling from an out- side pocket, — in any such case, this critic held the offender to be a coxcomb (perhaps something worse), whom he would not, to use his oft repeated phrase, 'touch with a pair of tongs.' "Any allusion to Hterature beyond good old Dil- worth's spelling-book, on the part of one wearing a sword, was evidence, with the same judge, of utter unfitness for heavy marchings and combats. In shor* few men have ever had a more comfonab^.':?, '•>>«». saving contempt for learning of every kind* c_^-"^^^^y^^ JiSUt^cxru) THIRTEENTH PRESIDENT. \ ^^MILLftRn FILLfflnHE.^^ | ILLARD FILLMORE, thir- teenth President of the United States, was born at Summer Hill, Cayuga Co., N. Y ., on the yth of January, 1800. His father was a farmer, and ow- mg to misfortune, in humble cir- cumstances. Of his mother, the daughter of Dr. Abiathar Millard, of Pittsfield, Mass., it has been said that she possessed an intellect of very high order, united with much personal loveliness, sweetness of dis- position, graceful manners and ex- quisite sensibilities. She died in 1831 ; having lived to see her son a young man of distinguished prom- ise, though she was not permitted to witness the high dignity which he finally attained. In consequence of the secluded home and limited means of his father, Millard enjoyed but slender ad- vantages for education in his early years. The com- mon schools, which he occasionally attended were very imperfect institutions; and books were scarce and expensive. There was nothing then in his char- acter to indicate the brilliant career upon which he was about to enter. He was a plain farmer's boy ; intelligent, good-looking, kind-hearted. The sacred influences of home had taught him to revere the Bible, and had laid the foundations of an upright character. When fourteen years of age, his father sent him some hundred miles from home, to the then wilds of Livingston County, to leam the trade of a clothier. Neai the mill there was a small villiage, where some enterprising man had commenced the collection of a village library. This proved an inestimable blessing to young Fillmore. His evenings were spent in read- ing. Soon every leisure moment was occupied with books. His thirst for knowledge became insatiate and the selections which he made were continually more elevating and instructive. He read history, biography, oratory , and thus gradually there was en- kindled in his heart a desire to be something more than a mere worker with his hands; and .he was be- coming, almost unknown to himself, a well-informed, educated man. The young clothier had now attained the age of nineteen years, and was of fine personal appearance and of gentlemanly demeanor. It so happened that there was a gentleman in the neighborhood of ample pecuniary means and of benevolence, — Judge Walter Wood, — who was struck with the prepossessing ap- pearance of young Fillmore. He made his acquaint- ance, and was so much impressed with his ability and attainments that he advised him to abandon his trade and devote himself to the study of the law. The young man replied, that he had no means of his own. no friends to help him and that his previous educa- tion had been very imperfect. But Judge Wood had so much confidence in him that he kindly offered to take him into his own office, and to loan him such money as he needed. Most gratefully the generous offer was accepted. There is in many minds a strange delusion about* a collegiate education. A young man is supposed t^o be liberally educated if he has graduated at some col- lege. But many a boy loiters through university halls - -^/^^i'^^^-' ft* ^--v !;§/' '.V mzM^^k^' BRAHAM LINCOLN, the sixteenth President of tlie ^United States, was born in Hardin Co., Ky., Feb. 12, i8og. About the year 1780, a man by the name of Abraham Lincohi left Virginia with his family and moved into the then wildsof Kentucky. Only two years after this emigration, still a young man, while working one day in a field, was stealthily approached by an Indian andshot dead. His widow was left in extreme poverty with five little children, three boys and two girls. Thomas, the youngest of the boys, was four years of age at his father's death. This Thomas was the father of Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States whose name must henceforth fc-ever be enrolled with the most prominent in the annals of our world. Of course no record has been kept of the life of one so lowly as Thomas Lincoln. He was among the poorest of the poor. His home was a wretched log-cabin; his food the coarsest and the meanest. Education he had none; he could never either read or write. As soon as he was able to do anything for himself, he was compelled to leave the cabin of his starving mother, and push out into the world, a friend- less, wandering boy, seeking work. He hired him- self out, and thus spent the whole of his youth as a Ziborer in the fields of others. When twenty-eight years of age he buill a log- (:al.>in of his own, and married Nancy Hanks, the daughter of another family of poor Kentucky emi- grants, who had also come from Virginia. Their second child was Abraham Lincoln, the subject of this sketch. The mother of Abraham was a noble woman, gentle, loving, pensive, created to adorn a palace, doomed to toil and pine, and die in a hovel. "All that I am, or hope to be," exclaims the grate- ful son " I owe to my angel-mother. " When he was eight years of age, his father sold his m^/\^^A\ |&< LINCOLN^ > ^^ %Js^^y£^ ij*k cabin and small farm, and moved to Indiana. Whci" two years later his mother died. Abrah im soon bei ame the scribe of the uneducated comnuunt) around him. He could not have had a better school than this to teach him to put thoughts into words. He also became an eager reader. The books he could obtain were few ; but these he "ead and re-read until they were almost committfi tc memory. As the years rolled on, the lot of this lowly fareilj was the usual lot of humanity. There were joys and griefs, weddings and funerals. Abraham's sistfx Sarah, to whom he was tenderly attached, was mai ried when a chil-d of but fourteen years of age, and soon died. The family was gradually scattered. Mr Thomas Lincoln sold out his sipiatter's claim ''n 1830 and emigrated to Macon Co., 111. Abraham Lincoln was then twenty-one years of age^ With vigorous hands he aided his father in rearing another log-cabin- Abraham worked diligently at this until he saw the famil\- comfortably settled, and theii small lot of enclosed i)rairie planted with corn, when he announced to his father his intention to leave home, and to go out into the woild and seek his for- tune. Little did he or his friends imagine how bril- liant that fortune was to be. He saw the value ol education and was intensely earnest to improve his mind to the utmost of his power He saw the ruin which ardent spirits were causing, and became strictly temperate; refusing to allow a drop of intoxi- cating liquor to pass his lips. And he had read in God's word, "Thou shalt not take the name of the. Lord thy God in ' a.. ;" and a profane ex|)ression ha wasi never heard to utter. Religion he revered. His morals were pure, and he was uncontaminated by a single vice. Young Abraham worked for a time as a -hired laborei among the farmers. Then he went to Springfield where he was employed in building a large flat-boat In this he took a herd of swine, floated them dowi the Sangamon to the Illinois, and thence by the Mia sissippi to New Orleans. Whatever Abraham \Kw coin undertook, he performed so faithfully as to givi. great satisfaction to his employers. In this adven 8o ABRA}fAM LINCOLN. ture his employers were so well pleased, that upon his return they placed a store and uiill under his care. In 1832, at the outbreak of the Black Hawk war, he enhsted and was chosen captain of a company. He returned to Sangamon County, and although only 23 years of age, was a candidate for the Legislature, but was defeated. He soon after received from Andrew Jackson the appointmentof Postmaster of New Salem, His only post-office was his hat. All the letters he received he carried there ready to deliver to those he chanced to meet. He studied surveying, and soon made this his business. In 1834 he again became a candidate for the Legislature, and was elected. Mr. Stuart, of Springfield, advised him to study law. He walked from New Salem to Springfield, borrowed of Mr. Stuart a load of books, carried them back and began his legal studies. When the Legislature as- sembled he trudged on foot with his pack on his back one hundred miles to Vandalia, then the capital. In 1836 he was re-elected to the Legislature. Here it was he first met Stephen A. Douglas. In r839 he re- moved to Springfield and began the practice of law. His success with the jury was so great that he was coon engaged in almost every noted case in the circuit. In 1854 the great discussion began between Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Douglas, on the slavery question. In the organization of the Republican party in Illinois, in 1856, he took an active part, and at once became one of the leaders in that party. Mr. Lincoln's speeches in opposition to Senator Douglas in the con- test in 1858 for a seat in the Senate, form a most notable part of his history. The issue was on the slavery question, and he took the broad ground of ihe Declaration of Independence, that all men are created equal. Mr. Lincoln was defeated in this con- test, but won a far higher prize. The great Republican Convention met at Chicago on the i6th of June, i860. The delegates and strangers who crowded the city amounted to twenty- five thousand. An immense building called "The Wigwam," was reared to accommodate the Conven- tion. There were eleven candidates for whom votes were thrown. William H. Seward, a man whose fame as a statesman had long filled the land, was the most orominent. It was generally supposed he would be the nominee. Abraham Lincoln, however, received the nomination on the third ballot. Little did he then dream of the weary years of toil and care, and the bloody death, to which that nomination doomed him : jind aslittle did he dream that he was to render services to his country, which would fi.x upon him the eyes of the whole civilized world, and which would give him a place in the affections of his countrymen, second tnly, if second, to that of Washington. Election day came and Mr. Lincoln received 180 electoral votes out of 203 cast, and was, therefore, constitutionally elected President of the United States. The tirade of abuse that was poured upon this good and merciful man, especially by the slaveholders, was greater than upon any other man ever elected to this high position. In February, 1861, Mr. Lincoln started for Washington, stopping in all the large cities on his way making speeches. The whole journey was froughi with much danger. Many of the Southern States had already seceded, and several attempts at assassination were afterwards brought to light. A gang in Balti- more had arranged, upon his arrival to" get \.\\> a row," and in the confusion to make sure of his death with revolvers and hand-grenades. A detective unravelled the plot. A secret and special train was p-ovided to take him from Harrisburg, through Baltimcre, at an unexpected hour of the night. The train s^al, ran the gauntlet in entire safety. From Monterey he was sent, with the fourth infantvy, to aid Gen. Scott, at the siege of Vera Cruz. In preparation for the march to the city of Mexico, he was appointed quartermaster of his regiment. At the battle of Molino del Rey, he was promoted to a first lieutenancy, and was brevetted captain at Cha- pultepec. At the close of the Mexican War, Capt. Grant re- turned with his regiment to New York, and was again sent to one of the military posts on the frontier. The discovery of gold in California causing an immense tide of emigration to flow to the Pacific sho'res, Capt. Grant was sent with a battalion to Fort Dallas, in Oregon, for the protection of the interests of the im- migrants. Life was wearisome in those wilds. Capt. Grant resigned his commission and returned to the States; and having married, entered upon the cultiva- tion of a small farm near St. Louis, Mo. He had but little skill as a farmer. Finding his toil not re- munerative, he turned to mercanrile life, entering into the leather business, with a younger brother, at Ga- lena, 111. This was in the year i860. As the tidings of the rebels firing on Fort Sumpter reached the ears of Capt. Grant in his counting-room, he said, — "Uncle Sam has educated me for the army, though I have served him through one war, I do not feel that I have yet repaid the debt. I am still ready to discharge my obligations. I shall therefore buckle on my iword and see Uncle Sam through this war too." He went into the streets, raised a company of vol- unteers, and led them as their captain to Springfield, the capital of the State, where their services were off"ered to Gov. Yates. The Governor, impressed by the zeal and straightforward executive ability of Capt. , Grant, gave him a desk in his office, to assist in thej volunteer organization that was being formed in the State in behalf of the Government. On the i;'*i of 88 ULYSSES S: GRANT. June, 1 86 1, Capt. Grant received a commission as Colonel of the Twenty-first Regiment of Illinois Vol- unteers. His merits as a West Point graduate, who had served for 15 years in the regular army, were such that he was soon promoted to the rank of Brigadier- (General and was placed in command at Cairo. The jrebels raised their banner at Paducah, near the mouth of the Tennessee River. Scarcely had its folds ap- peared in the breeze ere Gen. Grant was there. The rebels fled. Their banner fell, and the star and stripes were unfurled in its stead. He entered the service with great determination and immediately began active duty. This was the be- ginning, and until the surrender of Lee at Richmond he was ever pushing the enemy with great vigor and effectiveness. At Belmont, a few days later, he sur- prised and routed the rebels, then at Fort Henry won another victory. Then came the brilliant fight at Fort Donelson. The nation was electrified by the victory, and the brave leader of the boys in blue was immediately made a Major-General, and the military Jistrict of Tennessee was assigned to him. Like all great captains. Gen. Grant knew well how to secure the results of victory. He immediately ■pushed on to the enemies' lines. Then came the terrible battles of Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, and the siege of Vicksburg, where Gen. Pemberton made an unconditional surrender of the city with over thirty thousand men and one-hundred and seventy-two can- non. The fall of Vicksburg was by far the most severe blow which the rebels had thus far encountered, and opened up the Mississippi from Cairo to the Gulf. Gen. Grant was next ordered to co-operate with Gen. Banks in a movement upon Texas, and pro- ceeded to New Orleans, where he was thrown from his horse, and received severe injuries, from which he was laid up for months. He then rushed to the aid i»f Gens. Rosecrans and Thomas at Chattanooga, and by a wonderful series of strategic and technical meas- ures put tlie Union Army in fighting condition. Then followed the bloody battles at Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, in which the rebels were routed with great loss. This won for him un- bounded praise in the North. On the 4th of Febru- ary, 1864, Congress revived the grade of lieutenant- general, and the rank was conferred on Gen. Grant. He repaired to Washington to receive his credentials and enter upon \hp duties of his new office Gen. Grant decided as soon as he took charge of the army to concentrate the widely-dispersed National troops for an attack upon Richmond, the nominal capital of the Rebellion, and endeavor there to de- stroy the rebel armies which would be promptly as- sembled from all quarters for its defence. The whole continent seemed to tremble under the tramp of these majestic armies, rushing to the decisive battle field. Steamers were crowded with troops. Railway trains were burdened with closely packed thousands. His plans were comprehensive and involved a series of campaigns, which were executed with remarkable en- ergy and ability, and were consummated at the sur- render of Lee, April 9, 1865. The war was ended. The Union was saved. The almost unanimous voice of the Nation declared Gen. Grant to be the most prominent instrument in its sal- vation. The eminent services he had thus rendered the country brought him conspicuously forward as the Republican candidate for the Presidential chair. At the Republican Convention held at Chicago. May 21, 1868, he was unanimously nominated for the Presidency, and at the autumn election received a majority of the popular vote, and 214 out of 294 electoral votes. The National Convention of the Republican party which met at Philadelphia on the 5th of June, 1872, placed Gen. Grant in nomination for a second term by a unanimous vote. The selection was emphati- cally indorsed by the people five months later, 292 electoral votes being cast for him. Soon after the close of his second term. Gen. Grant started upon his famous trip around the world. He visited almost every country of the civilized world, and was everywhere received with such ovations and demonstrations of respect and honor, private as well as public and official, as were nev.er before bestowed upon any citizen of the United States. He was the most prominent candidate before the Republican National Convention in 1880 for a re- nomination for President. He went to New York and embarked in the brokerage business under the firm nameof Grant & Ward. The latter proved a villain, wrecked Grant's fortune, and for larceny was sent to the penitenriary. The General was attacked with cancer in the throat, but suffered in his stoic-like manner, never complaining. He was re-instated as General of the Army and retired by Congress. The cancer soon finished its deadly work, and July 23, 1885, the nation went in mourning over the death of the illustrious General. Sjh^C^^ -^ NINETEENTH PRESIDENT. HilJTlISBJr®MD B. MmT^ES, UTHERFORD B. HAYES, the nineteenth President of the United States, was born in Delaware, O., Oct. 4, 1822, al- most three months after the death of his father, Rutherford Hayes. His ancestry on both the paternal and maternal sides, was of the most honorable char- acter. It can be traced, it is said, as far back as 1280, when Hayes and Rutherford were two Scottish chief- tains, fighting side by side with fBaliol, William Wallace and Robert Bruce. Both families belonged to the nobility, owned extensive estates, ' and had a large following. Misfor- tane overtaking the family, George Hayes left Scot- land in 1680, and settled in Windsor, Conn. His son George was born in Windsor, and remained there during his life. Daniel Hayes, son of the latter, mar- ried Sarah Lee, and lived from the time of his mar- riage until his death in Simsbury, Conn. Ezekiel, son of Daniel, was born in 1724, and was a manufac- turer of scythes at Bradford, Conn. Rutherford Hayes, son of Ezekiel ai/d grandfather of President Hayes, was bom in New Haven, in August, 1756. He was a farmer, blacksmith and tavern-keeper. He emigrated to Vermont at an unknown date, settling in Brattleboro, where he established a hotel. Here his son Ruth- erford Hayes the father of President Hayes, was born. He was married, in September, 1813, to Sophia Birchard, of Wilmington, Vt., whose ancestors emi- grated thither from Connecticut, they having been among the wealthiest and best famlies of Norwich. Her ancestry on the male side are traced back 10 1635, to John Birchard, one of the principal founders of Norwich. Both of her grandfathers were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. The father of President Hayes was an industrious frugal and opened-hearted man. He was of a me chanical turn, and could mend a plow, knit a stocks ing, or do almost anything else that he choose to undertake. He was a member of the Church, active in all the benevolent enterprises of the town, and con- ducted his business on Christian principles. After the close of the war of 1812, for reasons inexplicable to his neighbors, he resolved to emigrate to Ohio. The journey from Vermont to Ohio in that day when there were no canals, steamers, nor railways. was a very serious affair. A tour of inspection was first made, occupying four months. Mr. Hayes deter mined to move to Delaware, where the family arrived in 1817. He died July 22, 1822, a victim of malarial fever, less than three months before the birth of the son, of whom we now write. Mrs. Hayes, in her sore be- reavement, found the support she so much needed in her brother Sardis, who had been a member of the household from the day of its departure from Ver mont, and in an orphan girl whom she had adopted some time before as an act of charity. Mrs. Hayes at this period was very weak, and the RUTHERFORD B. HA YES. subject of this sketch was so feeble at birth that he was not expected to live beyond a month or two at most. As the months went by he grew weaker and weaker, so that the neighbors were in the habit of in- quiring from time to time " if Mrs. Hayes' baby died last night." On one occasion a neighbor, who was on 'familiar terms with the family, after alluding to the boy's big head, and the mother's assiduous care of him, said in a bantering way, " That's right ! Stick to him. You have got him along so far, and I shouldn't wonder if he would really come to something yet." " You need not laugh," said Mrs. Hayes. " You ivait and see. You can't tell but I shall make him President of the United States yet." The boy lived, in spite of the universal predictions of his speedy death; and when, in 1825, his older brother was drowned, he became, if possible, still dearer to his mother. The boy was seven years old before he w<;nt to school. His education, however, was not neglected. He probably learned as much from his mother and sister as he would have done at school. His sports were almost wholly within doors, his playmates being his sister and her associates. These circumstances tended, no doubt, to foster that gentleness of dispo- sition, and that delicate consideration for the feelings of others, which are marked traits of his character. His uncle Sardis Birchard took the deepest interest tin his education ; and as the boy's health had im- proved, and he was making good progress in his studies, he proposed to send him to college. His pre- paration commenced with a tutor at home; bit he was afterwards sent for one year to a professor in the Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Conn. He en- tered Kenyon College in 1838, at the age of sixteen, and was graduated at the head of his class in 1842. Inmiediately after his graduation he began the study of law in the office of Thomas Sparrow, Esq., in Columbus. Finding his opportunities for study in Columbus somewhat limited, he determined to enter the Law School at Cambridge, Mass., where he re- mained two years. In 1845, after graduatmg at the Law School, he was admitted to the bar at Marietta, Ohio, and shortly afterward went into practice as an attorn ey-at-law with Ralph P. Buckland, of Fremont. Here he re- mained three years, acquiring but a limited practice, and apparently unambitious of distinction in his pro- fession. \n 1849 he rndved to Cincinnati, where his ambi- tion found a new stimulus. For several years, how- ever, his progress was slow. Two events, occurring at ^his period, had a powerful influence upon his subse- quent '.ife. One of these was his marrage with Miss Lucy Ware Webb, daughter of Dr. James Webb, of Chilicothe; the other was his introduction to the Cin- cinnati Literary Club, a body embracing among its members such men as'^hief Justice Salmon.i;ji^t^e, Gen. John Pope, Gov. Edward F. Noyes, and many others hardly less distinguished in after life. The marriage was a fortunate one in every respect, as everybody knows. Not one of all the wives of our Presidents was more universally admired, reverenced and beloved than was Mrs. Hayes, and no one did more than she to reflect honor upon American woman- hood. The Literary Club brought Mr. Hayes into constant association with young men of high char- acter and noble aims, and lured him to display the qualities so long hidden by his bashfulness and modesty. In 1856 he was nominated to the office of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas; but he declined to ac. cept the nomination. Two years later, the office oj city solicitor becoming vacant, the City Council elected him for the unexpired term. In 1 86 1, when the Rebellion broke out, he was at the zenith of his professional 'if,. His rank at the bar was among tlie the first. But the news of the attack on Fort Sumpter found him eager to take md arms for the defense of his country. His military record was bright and illustrious. In October, 1861, he was made Lieutenant-Colonel, and in August, 1862, promoted Colonel of the 79th Ohio regiment, but he refused to leave his old comrades and go among strangers. Subsequently, however, he was made Colonel of his old regiment. At the battle of South Mountain he received a wound, and while faint and bleeding displayed courage and fortitude that won admiration from all. Col. Hayes was detached from his regiment, after his recovery, to act as Brigadier-General, and placed in command of the celebrated Kanawha division, and for gallant and meritorious services in the battles of Winchester, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek, he was promoted Brigadier-General. He was also brevetted Major-General, "for gallant and distinguished services during the campaigns of 1864, in West Virginia." In the course of his arduous services, four horses were shot from under him, and he was wounded four times. In 1864, Gen. Hayes was elected to Congress, from the Second Ohio District, whicli had long been Dem- ocratic. He was not present during the campaign, and after his election was importuned to resign his commission in the army ; but he finally declared, " I shall never come to Washington until I can come by the way of Richmond." He was re-elected in 1866. In 1867, Gen Hayes was elected Governor of Ohio, over Hon. Allen G. Thurman, a popular Democrat. In 1869 was re-elected over George H. Pendleton. He was elected Governor for the third term in 1875. In 1876 he was the standard bearer of the Repub- lican Party in the Presidential contest, and after a hard long contest was chosen President, and was in augurated Monday, March 5, 1875. He served his full term, not, hcwever, with satisfaction to his party, but his admiffUtration was an average one TiVENTIETH PRESIDENT. '^^^r$**'$*^$*fe ^^gi^* AMES A. GARFIELD, twen- tieth President of the United States, was born Nov. 19, 1831, in the woods of Orange, Cuyahoga Co., O His par- ents were Abram and Eliza (Ballou) Garfield, both of New England ancestry and from fami- lies well known in the early his- tory of that section of our coun- try, but had moved to the Western Reserve, in Ohio, early in its settle- ment. ^^ The house in which James A. was ^ born was not unlike the houses of I poor Ohio farmers of that day. It JUS about 20 X30 feet, built of logs, with the spaces be- tween the logs filled with clay. His father was a nard working farmer, and he soon had his fields cleared, an orchard planted, and a log barn built. The household comprised the father and mother and dieir four children — Mehetabel, Tliomas, Mary and "ames. In May, 1823^ the father, from a cold con- tracted in helping to put out a forest fire, died. At diis time James was about eighteen months old, and Thomas about ten years old. No one, perhaps, can fell how much James was indebted to his brother's toil and self-sacrifice during the twenty years suc- ceeding his father's death, but undoubtedly very much. He now lives in Michigan, and the two sis- ters live in Solon, O., near their birthplace. The early educational advantages young Garfield enjoyed were very limited, yet he made the most of them. He labored at farm work for others, did car- penter work, chopped wood, or did anything that would bring in a few dollars to aid his widowed mother in he' struggles to keep the little fanijly to- '^gW gether. Nor was Gen. Garfield ever ashamed of his origin, and he never forgot the friends of his strug- gling childhood, youth and manhood, neither did they ever forget him. When in the highest seats of honor the humblest fiiend of his boyliood was as kindly greeted as ever. The poorest laborer was sure of the sympathy of one who had known all the bitterness of want and the sweetness of bread earned by the sweat of the brow. He was ever the simple, plain, modest gentleman. The highest ambition of young Garfield until hi was about sixteen years old was to, be a captain oi a vessel on Lake Erie. He was anxious to go aboard a vessel, which his mother strongly opposed. She finally consented to his going to Cleveland, with th - understanding, however, that he should try to obtaii t some other kind of employment. He walked all the way to Cleveland. This was his first visit to the city After making many applications for work, and trying to get aboard a lake vessel, and not meeting witji success, he engaged as a driver for his cousin, Amos Letcher, on the Ohio & Pennsylvania Canal. He re- mained at this work but a short time when he wen home, and attended the seminary at Chester fo- about three years, when he entered Hiram and the Eclectic Institute, teaching a few terms of school in tlie meantime, and doing other work. This school was started by the Disciples of Christ in 1850, o! which church he was then a member. He became janitor and bell-ringer in order to help pay his way He then became both teacher and pupil. He soon " exhausted Hiram " and needed more ; hence, in the fall of 1854, he entered Williams College, from which he graduated in 1856, taking one of the highest ho.,- ors of his class. He afterwards returned to Hiram College as its President. As above stated, he early united with the Christian or Diciples Church at Hiram, and was ever after a devoted, zealous mem- ber, often preaching in its pulpit and places where he happened to be. Dr. Noah Porter, President of Yale College, says of him in reference to his religion : JAMES A. GARFIELD. " President Garfield was more than a man of strong moral and religious convictions. His whole history, from boyhood to the last, shows that duty to man and to God, and devotion to Christ and life and faith and- spiritual commission were controlling springs of his being, and to a more than usual degree. In my judgment there is no more interesting feature of his character than his loyal allegiance to the body of Christians in which he was trained, and the fervent sympathy which he ever showed in their Christian communion. Not many of the few 'wise and mighty and noble who are called ' show a similar loyalty to the less stately and cultured Christian comnmnions in which they have been reared. Too often it is true that as they step upward in social and political sig- nificance they step upward from one degree to another in some of the many types of fashionable Christianity. President Garfield adhered to the church of his mother, the church in which he was trained, and in which he served as a pillar and an evangelist, and yet with the largest and most unsec- tarian charity for all 'who loveour Lord in sincerity.'" Mr. Garfield was united in marriage with Miss Lucretia Rudolph, Nov. ii, 1858, who proved herself worthy as the wife of one whom all the world loved and mourned. To them were born seven children, five of whom are still living, four boys and one girl. Mr. Garfield made his first political speeches in 1856, "in Hiram and the neighboring villages, and three years later he began to speak at county mass-meet- ings, and became the favorite speaker wherever he was. During this year he was elected to the Ohio Senate. He also began to study law at Cleveland, and in T86r was admitted to the bar. The great Rebellion broke out in the early part of this year, and Mr. Garfield at once resolved to fight as he had talked, and enlisted to defend the old flag. He re- ceived his commission as Lieut. -Colonel of the Forty- second Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 14, i86r. He was immediately put into active ser- vice, and before he had ever seen a gun fired in action, was placed in command of four regiments of infantry and eight companies of cavalry, charged with the work of driving out of his native State the officer '^Humphrey Marshall) reputed to be the ablest of those, not educated to war whom Kentucky had given to the Rebellion. This work was bravely and speed- ily accomplished, although against great odds. Pres- ident Lincoln, on his success commissioned him Brigadier-General, Jan. 10, 1862; and as "he had been the youngest man in the Ohio Senate two years before, so now he was the youngest General in the ■army." He was with Gen. Buell's army at Shiloh, in itsoperations around Corinth and its march through Alabama. He was then detailed as a member of the General Court-Martial for the trial of Gen. Fitz-John Porter. He was then ordered to report to Gen. Rose- crans, and was assigned to the "Chief of Staff." The military lu'story of Gen. Garfield closed with his brilliant services at Chickamauga, where he woo the stars of the Major-General. Without an effort on his part Ge» Garfield wa« elected to Congress in the fall of 1862 from the Nineteenth District of Ohio. This section of Ohio had been represented in Congress for sixty year* mainly by two men — Elisha Whittlesey and Joshuv R. Giddings. It was not without a struggle that he resigned his place in the army. At the time he en- tered Congress he was the youngest member in that body. There he remained by successive re- elections until he was elected President in 1880. Of his labors in Congress Senator Hoar says : " Since the year r864 you qannot think of a question which has been debated in Congress, or discussed before & tribunel of the American people, in regard to whict you will not find, if you wish instruction, the argu- ment on one side stated, in almost every instance better than by anybody else, in some speech made in the House of Representatives or on the hustings by Mr. Garfield." Uix)n Jan. 14, 1880, Gen. Garfield was elected to the U. S. Senate, and on the eighth of June, of the same year, was nominated as the candidate of his party for President at the great Chicago Convention. He was elected in the following November, and on March 4, 1881, was inaugurated. Probably no ad- ministration ever opened its existence under brighter auspices than that of President Garfield, and every day it grew in favor with the people, and by the first of July he had completed all the initiatory and pre- liminary work of his administration and was prepar- ing to leave the city to meet his friends at Williams College. While on his way and at the depot, in com- pany with Secretary Blaine, a man stepped behind him, drew a revolver, and fired direcdy at his back. The President tottered and fell, and as he did so the assassin fired a second shot, the bullet cutting the left coat sleeve of his victim, but inflicting no farther injury. It has been very truthfully said that this was " the shot that was heard round the world " Never before in the history of the Nation had anything oc- curred which so nearly froze the blood of the people for the moment, as this awful deed. He was smit- ten on the brightest, gladdest day of all his life, and was at the summit of his power and hope. For eighty days, all during the hot months of July and August, he lingered and suffered. He, however, remained master of himself till the last, and by his magnificent bearing was teaching the country and the world the noblest of human lessons — how to live grandly in the very clutch of death. Great in life, he was surpass- ingly great in death. He passed serenely away Sept. 19, 1883, at Elberon, N. J., on the very bank of the ocean, where he had been taken shortly previous. The world wept at his death, as it never had done on the death of any other man who had ever lived upon it. The murderer was duly tried, found guilty and exe- cuted, in one year after he committed the foal de«d. t-^tyy TWKNTY-FIRST PRESIDENT. ^^i^^md^ ''' mm gs ^ £. HESTER A. ARTHUR, twenty-first Presi^cui of the United States, was bom in Franklin Courty, Vermont, on the fifthofOdober, 1830, andis the oldest of a family of two sons and five daughters. His father was the Rev. Dr. William Arthur, a Baptist d'.rgyman, who emigrated to tb'.s country from the county Antnm, Ireland, in his 18th year, and died in 1875, in Newtonville, neai Albany, after a long and successful ministry. Young Arthur was educated at Union College, S( henectady, where he excelled in all his studies. Af- ter his graduation he taught school in Vermont for two years, and at the expiration of that time came to New York, with $500 in his pocket, and entered the office of ex- Judge E. D. Culver as student. After~ I being admitted to the bar he formed a partnership with his intimate friend and room-mate, Henry D. Gardiner, with the intention of practicing in the West, and for three months they roamed abput in the Western States in search of an eligible site, but in the end returned to New York, where they hung out their shingle, and entered upon a success- ful career almost from the start. General Arthur soon afterward n»rr'd the daughter of Lieutenant Hemdon, of the United States Navy, who was lo«t at sea. Congress voted a gold medal to his widow in recognition of the bravery he displayed on that occa- sion. Mrs. Arthur died shortly before Mr. Arthur's nomination to the Vice Presidency, leaving two children. Gen. Arthur obtained considerable legal celebrity in his first great case, the famous Lemmon suit, brought to recover possession of eight slaves who had been declared free by Judge Paine, of the Superior Court of New York City. It was in 1852 that Jon, athan Lemmon, of Virginia, went to New York with his slaves, intending to ship them to Texas, when they were discovered and freed. The Judge decided that they could not be held by the owner under the Fugitive Slave Law. A howl of rage went up from the South, and the Virginia Legislature authorized th« Attorney General of that State to assist in an appeal. Wm. M. Evarts and Chester A. Arthur were employed to represent the People, and they won their case, which then went to the Supreme Court of the United States. Charles O'Conor here espoused the cause of the slave-holders, but he too was beaten by Messrs Evarts and Arthur, and a long step was taken toward the emancipation of the black race. Another great service was rendered by General Arthur in the same cause in 1856. Lizzie Jennings, a respectable colored woman, was put off a Fourth Avenue car with violence after she had paid her fare. General Arthur sued on her behalf, and secured a verdict of $500 damages. The next day the compa- ny issued an order to admit colored persons to ride on their cars, and the other car companies quickly lOO CHESTER A. ARTJTUR. followed their example. Before that the Sixth Ave- nue Com|)any ran a few special cars for colored per- sons and the other lines refused to let them ride at all. General Arthur was a delegate to the Convention at Saratoga that founded the Republican party. Previous to the war he was Judge-Advocate of the Second Brigade of the State of New York, and Gov- ernor Morgan, of that State, apix)inted hun Engineer- in-Chief of his staff. In i86i, he was made Inspec- tor General, and soon afterward became Quartermas- ter-General. In each of these offices he rendered great service to the Government during the war. At the end of Governor Morgan's term he resumed the practice of the law, forming a partnership with Mr. Ransom, and then Mr. Phelps, the District Attorney of New York, was added to the firm. The legal prac- tice of this well-known firm was very large and lucra- tive, each of the gentlemen composing it were able lawyers, and possessed a splendid local reputation, if not indeed one of national extent. He always took a leading part in State and city politics. He was appointed Collector of the Port of New York by President Grant, Nov. 21 1872, to suc- ceed Thomas Murphy, and held the office until July, 20, 1878, when he was succeeded by Collector Merritt. Mr. Arthur was nominated on the Presidential ticket, with Gen. James A. Garfield, at the famous National Republican Convention held at Chicago in June, 18S0. This was perhaps the greatest political convention that ever assembled'on the continent. It was composed of the hading politicians of the Re- publican party, all able men, and each stood firm and fought vigorously and with signal tenacity for their respective candidates that were before the conven- tion for the nomination. Finally Gen. Garfield re- ceived the nomination for President and Gen. Arthur for Vice-President. The campaign which followed was one of the most animated known in the history of our country. Gen. Hancock, the standard-bearer of the Democratic party, was a popular man, and his party made a valiant fight for his election. Finally the election came and the country's choice ,vas Garfield and Arthur. They were inaugurated >vlarch 4, i88i, as President and Vice-President. \ few months only had passed ere the newly chosen President was the victim of the assassin's bullet. Then came terrible weeks of suffering, — those moments of anxious suspense, when the hearts of all civilized na- tions were throbbing in unison, longing for the re- covery of the noble, the good President. The remark- able patience that he manifested during those hours and weeks, and even months, of the most terrible suf- fering man has often been called upon to endure, was seemingly more than human. It was certainly God- like. During all this period of deepest anxiety Mr. Arthur's every move was watched, and be it said to hi? credit that his every action displayed only an earnest desire that the suffering Garfield might recover, to serve the remainder of the term he had so auspi- ciously begun. Not a selfish feeling was manifested in deed or look of this man, even though the most honored jxisition in the world was at any moment likely to fall to him. At last God in his mercy relieved President Gar- field from further suffering, and the world, as nevei before in its history over the death of any othei man, wept at his bier. Then it becameMhe duty 0/ the Vice President to i.ssume the responsibilities of the high office, and he took the oath in New York, Sept. 20, 1881. The position was an embarrassing one to him, made doubly so from the facts that all eyes were on him, anxious to know what he would do, what jx)licy he would pursue, and who he would se- lect as advisers. The duties of the office had been greatly neglected during the President's long illness,' and many imix)rtant measures were to be immediately decided by him ; and still farther to embarrass him he did not fail to realize under what circumstances he became President, and knew the feelings of many on this point Under these trying circumstances President Arthur took the reins of the Government in his own hands; and, as embarrassing a^ were the condition of affair.' he hapi>ily surprised the nation, acting so wisely hat but few criticised lis administration. He served the nation well and faithfully, until the close of his administration, March 4, 1885, and was a popular candidate before his party for a second term. His name was ably presented before the con- vention at Chicago, and was received with great favor, and doubtless but for the personal popularity of one of the opposing candidates, he would have been selected as the standard-bearer of his party for another campaign. He retired to private life car- rying with him the best wishes of the American peo- ple, wliom he had served in a manner satisfactory tf- them and with credit to himself. ffe 7 l^€rU^/ C/t^uC^CCu'LyX^JC TWENTY-SECOND PRESIDF.NT. TEPHEN GROVER CLEVE- LAND, the twenty- second Pres- ident of the United States, was born in 1837, in the obscure town of Caldwell, Essex Co., N. J., and in a little two-and-a- half-story white house which is still standing, characteristically to mark the humble birth-place of one of America's great men in striking con- trast with the Old World, where all men high in office must be high in origin and born in the cradle of wealth. When the subject -of this sketch was three years of age, his father, who was a Presbyterian min- ister, with a large family and a small salary, moved, by way of the Hudson River and Erie Canal, to Fayetteville, in search of an increased income and a larger field of work. Fayetteville was then the mos.t straggling of country villages, about five miles from Pompey Hill, where Governor Seymour was born. At the last mentioned place young Grover com- menced going to school in the " good, old-fashioned way," and presumably distinguished himself aftei- the manner of all village boys, in doing the things he ought not to do. Such is the distinguishing trait of »11 geniuses and independent thinkers. When he arrived at the age of 14 years, he had outgrown the capacity of tha village school and expressed a most emphatic desire to be sent to an academy. To thia his father decidedly objected. Academies in those days cost money; besides, his father wanted him to become self-supporting by the quicke^st possible means, and this at that time in Fayetteville seemed to be a position in a country store, where his father and the large family on his hands had considerable influence. Grover was to be paid $50 for his services the first year, and if he proved trustworthy he was to receive $roo the second year. Here the lad com- menced his career as salesman, and in two years he had earned so good a reputation for trustworthiness that his employers desired to retain him for an in- definite length of time. Otherwise he did not ex- hibit as yet any particular " flashes of genius " or eccentricities of talent. He was simply a good boy. But instead of remaining with this firm in Fayette- ville, he went with the family in their removal to Clinton, where he liad an opportunity of attending a high school. Here he industriously pursued his studies until the family removed with him to a point on Black River known as the " Holland Patent," a village of 500 or 600 people, 15 miles north of Utica, N. Y. At this place his father died, after preaching but three Sundays. This event broke up the family, and Grover set out for New York City to accept, at a small salary, the position of " under-teacher " in ' an asylum for the blind. He taught faithfully for two years, and although he obtained a good reputation in this capacity, he concluded that teaching was not hia 5. GROVE R CLKVRLAND. calling for life, and, reversing the tradition*! order, he left the city to seek his fortune, instead of going to a city. He first thought of Cleveland, Ohio, as thrre was some charm in that name for him; but before proceeding to that place he went to Buffalo to nsk the advice of his uncle, Lewis F. Allan, a noted stock-breeder of that place. The latter did not speak enthusiastically. "What is it you want to do, my boy?" he asked. "Well, sir, I want to study law," was the reply. "Good gracious!" remarked iha old gentleman ; " do you, indeed ? What ever put that into your head? How much money have you got?" "Well, sir, to tell the truth, I haven't got wy." After a long consultation, his uncle offered him a place temporarily as assistant herd-keeper, at $50 a year, while he could "look around." One day soon afterward he boldly walked into the office of Rogers, Bowen & Rogers, of Buffalo, and told Ihem what he wanted. A number of young men were already en- gaged in the office, but Grover's persistency won, and he was finally permitted to come as an office boy and Have the use of the law library, for the nominal sum of $3 or I4 a week. Out of this he had to pay for his board and washing. The walk to and from his uncle's was a long and rugged one; and, although [the first winter was a memorably severe one, his shoes were out of repair and his overcoat — he had none — yet he was nevertheless prompt and regular. On the first day of his service here, his senior em- ployer threw down a copy of Blackstone before him with a bang that made the dust fly, saying "That's where they all begin." A titter ran around the little circle of clerks and students, as they thought that was enough to scare young Grover out of his plans ; but in due time he mastered that cumbersome volume. Then, as ever afterward, however, Mr. Cleveland exhibited a talent for executiveness rather than for chasing principles through all their metaphysical possibilities. " Let us quit talking and go and do It," was practically his motto. The first public office to which Mr. Cleveland was elected was that of Sheriff of Erie Co., N. Y., in which Buffalo is situated; and in such capacity it fell to his duty to inflict capital punishment upon two caiminals. In 1881 he was elected Mayor of the City of Buffalo, on the Democratic ticket, with es- pecial reference to the bringing about certain reforms in the administration of the municipal affairs of that city. In this office, as well as that of Sheriff, his performance of duty has generally been considered fair, with possibly a few exceptions which were fer- reted out and magnified during the last Presidential campaign. As a specimen of his plain language in a veto message, we quote from one vetoing an iniqul tous street-cleaning contract: "This is a time fot plain speech, and my objection to your action shall be plainly stated. I regard it as the culmination of a mos bare-face.d, impudent and shameless scheme to betray the interests of the people and to worse than squander the people's money." The New Yodc Sun afterward very highly commended Mr. Cleve- land's administration as Mayor of Buffalo, and there- upon recommended him for Governor of the Empire State. To the latter oflSce he was elected in iSSe, and his administration of the affairs of State was generally satisfactory. The mistakes he made, if any, were made very public throughout the nation after he was nominated for President of the United States. For this high office he was nominated July II, 1884, by the National Democratic Convention at Chicago, when other competitors were Thomas F. Bayard, Roswell P. Flower, Thomas A. Hendricks, Benjamin F. Butler, Allen G. Thurman, etc.; and he was elected by the people, by a majority of about a thousand, over the brilliant and long-tried Repub- lican statesman, James G. Blaine. President Cleve- land resigned his office as Governor of New York in January, 1885, in order to prepare for his duties as the Chief Executive of the United States, in which capacity his term commenced at noon on the 4th of March, 1885. The silver question precipitated a controversy between those who were in favor of the continu- ance of silver coinage and those who were opposed, Mr. Cleveland answering for the latter, even before his inauguration. On June 2, 1886, President Cleveland married Frances, daughter of his deceased friend and partner, Oscar Folsom, of the Buffalo Bar. Their union has been blessed by the birth of one daugh- ter, Ruth. In the campaign of 1888, President Cleveland was renominated by his party, but the Republican candidate. Gen. Benjamin Harrison, was victorious. In the nominations of 1892 these two candidates for the highest position in the gift of the people were again pitted against each other and President Cleveland was victorious by aa overwhelming majority. J ' TWENTY-THIRD PRESIDENT. UJ en^attiln 2/:fctri^'h':)n: •■©^x®-"^—*^ :RNJAMIN HARRISON, the twenty-tliirc] I'resident, is the descendant of one of the historical families of this country. The head of the family was a Major General Harrison, one of Oliver Cromwell's triuted follow- ers and fighters. In the zenith of Crom- well's power it became th- duty of this Harrison to participate .n the trial of Charles I, and Afterwinl tc sign the death warrant of the king. He subse- quently paid for this with his life, being hung Oct. 13, 1660. His descendants came to America, and the next of the family that appears in history is Benja- niin Harrison, of Virginia, great-grand- father of the subject of this sketch, and after whom he was named. Benjamin Harrison was a member of tlie Continental Congress during the years i 774-5-6, and was one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independsnce. He W* three times elected GoTernor of Virginia '^en William Henry Harrison, the son of the distinguished patriot of the Revolution, affer asoo. cessful career as a soldier during the War of 1812, and with -a clean record as Governor of the North- western Territory, was elected President of the United States in 1840. His Daraer was cut short by death within one month ifjcr js ia^uguration. President Harrison vi- bcrn a' ^icr:'', tjcnd, Hamilton Co., Ohio, Aug. "0, 18s3, Kis life up to the time of his graduation by the Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio, was the uneventful one of a coun- try lad of a family of small means. His father was able to give him a good education, and nothing more. He became engaged while at college to tho daughter of Dr. Scott, Principal of a female schoo at Oxford. After graduating he determined to en- ter upon the study of the law. He went to Cin cinnati and then read law for two years. At tht expiration of that time young Harrison received tfc-. only inheritance of his life; his ao.ct dying lefthin; a lot valued at $800. He regarded this legacy as & fortune, and decided to get married at once, 'nks this money and go to some Eastern town an oc gin the practice of law He sold his lot, and witll tiie money in his pocket, he started out wita his young Wife to fight for a place in the world- Ks 108 BENJAMIN HARRISONS decided to go to Indianapolis, which was eyen at tliat time a town of promise. He met with sligbt encouragement at first, making scarcely anything the first year. He worked diligently, applying him- self closely to his calling, built up an extensive practice and took a leading rank in the legal pro- fession. He is the father of two children. In 1860 Mr. Harrison was nominated for the position of Supreme Court Reporter, y the Federal arms. The 2d Kansas Cavalry covered itself with glory in these memorable campaigns. In October, 1863, Capt. Crawford was promoted^ to be Colonel of the 83d United States Infantry, and with his regiment accompanied Gen. Steele on the Shreveport, La., expedition, which moved southward, in March. 1864, from Ft. Smith and 120 SAMUEL J. CRAWFORD. Little Rock to co-operate with Gen. Banks in his Red River campaign, participating in the battles of Prairie De Hand and Saline River. At the latter affair Col. Crawford cliarged and captured a battery, which his men brought off the field by hand, all the artillery horses having been killed or disabled. This battle resulted in a complete victory for the Union forces, to which consummation Col. Craw- ford's regiment largely contributed. After this battle he returned with the 7 th Corps to Little Rock, and thence, with tiie Kansas Division, under the command of Geu. Thayer, to Ft. Smith, Ark. In July, 1864, Col. Crawford commanded an expe- dition into the Choctaw Nation in pursuit of the rebel General, Standweighty, whom he routed. September 8, 1861, while still in the field. Col. Crawford was nominated as the Republican candi- date for Governor of Kansas. Obtaining leave of absence, he bade adieu to the gallant array with which he had served so long, and on the 9th of October returned to Kansas. Upon arriving at Ft. Scott he learned that a heavy body of the enemy, under Gen. Price, was moving westward through Central Missouri, with the design of laying Kansas in waste. He hastened to Kansas Cit_v, arriving October 17, reported to Gen. Curtis, commanding the Federal forces there concentrating to resist Gen. Price, and was assigned to duty as a volunteer aid on his staff. A few daj's subsequently the battles of the Blue, Weslportand Mine Creek were fought, and at the latter engagement Col. Crawford ordered and participated in a charge with two brigades of cavalry, which resulted in the capture of the Con- federate Generals, Marmaduke and Cabell, 600 prisoners and eight pieces of artillery. This battle closed his military career in the war for the sup- pression of the Rebellion, and on April 13, 1865, he was promoted by the President of the United States to the rank of Brigadier General by brevet, for meritorious services in the field. On the 7th of November, 1864, Col. Crawford was elected Governor of the State of Kansas, and in 1866 was re-ehosen for a second term. During his holding of the gubernatorial office, he re-organ- ized and consolidated the Kansas Volunteer Regi- ments, and secured the enactment of new laws, under which the State Militia was placed on war footing for the protection of the people against rebel invasions and Indian incursions. He devoted much of his time to the establishment and main- tenance of the various State institutions, and on retiring from office he left the Deaf Mute, Blind and Insane Asylums, the State University, the Agricult- ural College and State Normal School, in success- ful operation. He also gave considerable attention CO the preparation and dissemination of pamphlet literature respecting the advantages of his State, with the view of encouraging emigration thereto. During the memorable years of 1867 and 1868, hostile bands of Indians hovered on the borders of Kansas, driving back the settlers, checking the con- struction of the railroads and threatening to cut off communication between Kansas and the Western States and Territories. For two years an Indian war of savage barbarity was carried on. Many settlers were killed, scalped, and their bodies mutil- ated. Large amounts of property were captured and destroyed. Women and even children were outraged, and others carried into captivity to suffer a fate worse than a thousand deaths. The Federal forces stationed on the border and the State troops furnished by Gov. Crawfoi-d were inadequate for the protection of the people. The Indians followed their custom of making war dur- ing the summer months, and then retreating to their homes in the Indian Territory to be fed, clothed and nurtured by the Government in winter. Finally, in August, 1868, the settlements of Northwest Kansjis were raided by these Indians, who killed and wounded some forty persons, carried women into captivity, and also committed other atrocities. As soon as the terrible details of this last mas- sacre reached the ears of Gov. Crawford, he pro- ceeded at once to the scene of disaster, saw that the dead were properly buried and the wounded cared for, returned to Topeka, organized a regiment of cavalry, resigned the office of Governor, and with his regiment accompanied Gen. Sheridan on his his- toric campaign into the interior of the wild country bordering on Texas, where the hostile tribes had always felt secure from punishment during the win- ter season. These Indians were attacked and cap- tured in the Washita Valley, in December, 1868, and several of their chiefs held as hostages until the captive white women were delivered up. Gov. Crawford returned home after the close of this campaign and has since been successfully en- gaged in the practice of his profession. Nov. 27, 1866, he was married to Miss Isabel M. Chase, an estimable and accomplished lady, of Topeka, where they now reside, and the union has been blessed by two children, daughter and son. Gov. Crawford is possessed of an imposing presence, his height being six feet two inches, with the accom- paniment of a Herculean frame, symmetrically proportioned, and a pair of shoulders Atlas might fairly envy. His manners are the very essence of courtesy and gentleness, and altogether he presentsa marked type of the energetic, patriotic and sturdy sons of the great West — suaviter in modo, fortiter in re — with whom the high sense of duty stands first and foremost in every relation of life. '"""' .^^^^Glf^TpJcLh 3fQQn. '^^ NEIIEMIAII GREEN, fourth Governor of the State of Kansas was, dur- ing the years of his active life, a man essentiallj^ in advance of his time. Progressive in thought, cultured, and to a great extent self-educated, he was, in addition to these quali- ties, endowed by nature with a strong character and deep s^'mpa- tln'es, a temperament sanguine yet sedate, and with a steady inspira- tion to good deeds. He is now a confirmed invalid, having been con- fined to his room for the last three years, an uncomplaining sufferer. Comparatively few are iiware of the fact that this affliction, overtaking him in the prime of life, is due to his exertions wiiile 8n officer in the army, relieving his exhausted soldiers by himself carrying their guns and haver- sacks, during which a blood vessel was ruptured, and since Mr. Green has never seen a well day. Mr. Green was born March 8, 1837, in Grassy Point Township, Hardin Co., Ohio. His father, Shepard Green, was a native of Washington County, Pa., where he was born August 2, 1808, and the' son of Nehemiah Green, Sr., who was born in England, and came to America during revolution- ary times. He espoused the cause of the Colonists, and while doing his duty as a soldier, was taken prisoner and conveyed to England, where be was confined until after the surrender of Cornwallis, wlien he was exchanged. He then located in Wash- ington County, Pa. Shepard Green, when a boy in his teens, went to Ohio and was one of the early settlers of Cham- paign County. T lie learned the tinner's tr.ade. Which he followed a few years, but after marriage he purchased a tract of timber land in Grassy Point Township, Hardin County, and put up a log house. In that humble dwelling the subject of this sketch was born. The country was wild and new, and there were no railroads for many years afterward. The State road, known as the Sandusky & Dayton road, passed by the farm, and after a few years Siiepard Green put upa hotel wiiich he conducted for several years, and which was made a stage station. Many distinguished guests sought entertainment under its roof; among them were Henry Clay, Tom Corwin, and Richard M. Johnson. About 1850 Mr. Green removed to Logan County, where his death occurred July 26, 1880. For his wife Shepard Green chose in early man- hood Miss Mary A. Fisher. Tiiis lady was born at Fairfax Court House, Va., and was the daughter of William Fislier, a Virginian by birth, and one of the earliest pioneers of Ohio, he locating first on the Scioto river above Columbus. Later he re- moved to Logan County, where he purchased tim- ber land, improved a f;irra and died. The mother of our subject m.ade her home with her parents until her marriage, le.Trning to card, spin and weave, and when lur children were small she made the greater part of the cloth in use in the family. Having no stove, her cooking was performed many years by a fire plticc. She died at the home farm in Logan County, Ohio, in 1859. Both Shepard Green and his excellent wife were conscientious members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and tiie father for many years was one of its chief pillars. His house was the headquarters of the pioneer preachers, and services were fre- quently held there. Politically, he was an Old Line Whig. The parental family included nine children, all of whom lived to mature years, viz: William F., Louis F., Nehemiah, Nancy, Fanny, Shepard, George S., Mary and Emma. The sons all served in the Union army during the Civil AVar, 124 NEHEMIAH GREEN. "When the Orcen ftimily changed their residence to Logan Count}-, Ohio, Nehemiah was a lad of thirteen years. lie continued attending the sub- scription school until sixteen years old during the winter season, and in the meantime improved his opportunities for useful knowledge. His desire was for a finished education, and now to his great satis- faction he was permitted to enter Wesleyan Uni- versity at Delaware, Ohio, where he studied two years. In 1855 he left school to visit the Territory of Kansas. The journey was made by steamer on the Ohio, Mississippi and Missouri rivers to Kansas City; thence by team to Dougl.is County, this State. Mr. Green made a claim twelve miles south of Lawrence, and during that spring the troubles be- gan between the Free Slate and Tro-Slavery men. Mr. Green was an ardent Free State man, and was prominently identified witli John Brown, Jim Lane, Montgomery Bain, Gov. Robinson and Mar- cus Parrott, with whom he participated in the trials, struggles and triumphs which followed. He remained in Kansas until late in 1857, then returned to Ohio and entered theministry, becoming a mem- ber of the Cincinnati Methodist Episcopal Confer- ence, lie was stationed at At)erdeen and Williams- burg until the first call by President Lincoln for troops to quell the Rebellion. It was not long before Mr. Green proffered his services as a soldier of the Union, enlisting as a private in Company B 89th Ohio Infantry. Two weelvs later he was commissioned by Gov. Todd, as First Lieutenant and served with his regiment in Kentucky and West Virginia. He was in the cam- paign which drove Kirby Smith out of the Blue Grass State and Loring out of the Kanawa Vallej'. While on the Kirby Sniilh ciiniKii-ii he ruptured a blood vessel and suffcn'! Ik iumi i ii.i^cs and has not seen a well day since, in l^iil'! he was obliged to resign. He recupcr.ated in a measure and in 1864 enlisted in the Ohio National Guards and was Ser- geant Major of the 153d Regiment, serving in the Army of the Potomac. He received his discharge in September, 1864, and, returning to Kansas, re- sumed his ministerial labors, being placed in charge of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Manhattan. In the meantime Mr. Green had kept himself well posted upon State and national events and was looked upon as a fit representative of the people's interest in legislative halls. In 1866 he was nomi- nated for Lieutenant-Governor and elected. In 1868 the Cimaron War broke out and Kansas was asked to raise a regiment of cavalry for the United States service. Gov. Crawford resigned and was appointed Colonel of the regiment and Mr. Green was then sworn in as his successor, administering tlie duties of his office until the close of the term. Executive business had in tiic meantime accumu- lated while Gov. Crawford was raising the regi- ment, and the military and contingent fund had been exhausted while the whole frontier was threat- ened by hostile Indians. The soldiers and their horses had to be fed and the former clothed. Gov. Green was equal to tlie emergency and borrowed money, while at the same time letting contracts sub- ject to the approval of the Legislature to carry on all business, both military and civil. He visited the various military posts, traveling in an ambulance, and personally inspecting the militia. The war ended with tbe capture and destruction of the bands of Indians commanded by Black Kettle and Little Raven, by Gen. Custer. After tlie expiration of his term of office Gov. Green delivered the great seal of the State to his successor and resumed preaching. In due time ';. was chosen Presiding Elder of Manhattan District, which included the western half of the north half of the State. He followed up the frontier and laid the foundation for many prosperous churches. He thus labored actively in the church until 1873, when failing health compelled him to retire. That year he settled on his farm in Grant Township, Riley County. This farm comprises 840 acres of land. Gov. Green lived a few years in comparative quiet but in 1 880 was brought forward again by his old constituents, elected to the State Legisla- ture and took an important part in the proceedings being finally elected Speaker |m-o tern. During this term the principal subjects acted upon were educa- tion, transportation, agriculture and temperance. Mr. Green took an important part in the proceed- ings to compel the Union Pacific Railroad to ac- knowledge its obligation to the State. A measure was passed which forced tlie ra.atter to the Supreme Court when the Company surrendered every point and although its offices were moved from the State, agreed to accept service on any local agent. The marriage of Nehemiah Green and Miss Ida K. Lefflngwell, of Williamsburg, Ohio, was cele- brated in 1860. This lady was born at that place and was the daughter of Sidney and Melissa (Bryant) Lefllngwell. She became the mother of three children and died in 1871. The eldestchild, Glenzen S., is a resident of Oregon. EflJe married Dr. William B. Sweatman, and they live in Parkers ville, Morris Co., this State. Alice is the wife of Prof. John E. Edgerton, Principal of the schools of White City. In 1873 Mr. Green contracted a second marriage with Miss Mary Sturdevant. This lady was born in Rushville, N. Y. and is the daugh- ter of Josiali and Hannah (Peabody) Sturdevant, who were n.itives respectively of New England and New York State; they spent their kst years in Rushville, N. Y. Of this union there have been born two children — Burtis W. and Ned M. 'ayi^^^(^Cd tA . QO^gQ 2 on^ I' Ca'^'^'^t^'^'^^at^'i EORGE T. ANTHONY, the seventh Governor of the State of Kansas, came of an excellent family of the Empire State, who were or- thodox Quakers religiously, and who in point of the ele- ments which go to make up the bone and sinew of the social fabric, pos- sessed all the characteristics of that pe- ^^^W% culiar people. He was born in Maj-- t^^l field, Fulton Co., N. Y., June 9, 1824, ATP^ and spent his boyhood and youth on a farm, acquiring his education mostly in the winter season, and making him- self useful at agricultural pursuits in summer. About the age of nineteen he commenced learning the tin and copper smith's trade at Union Springs, Cayuga County, which he followed as a journey- man five years, then repaired to Ballston Spa, and clerked in a hardware store until his removal to Medina, in 1850. In the town above mentioned Mr. Anthony found his future wife. Miss Rose A. Lyons,' to whom he was married Dec. 14, 1852, and thereafter for a period of nine years was engaged in trade in hard- ware, tin and stoves, and also carried on the manu- facture of stoves and agricultural implements. Later he engaged in the commission business, and in due time was made Loan Commissioner for Orleans County, being thus occupied three years. During the late Rebellion and under the call of July 2, 1862, for additional troops, Mr. Anthony was selected by request of Gov. Morton as one of a committee of seven to raise and organize troops in the Twenty-eighth District of New York, embracing the counties of Orleans, Niagara and Genesee. In Au- gust following he was authorized to recruit an inde- pendent battery of light artillery of six guns, and which was subsequently known as the 17th New York Independent Battery. Such was the in- dustry with which he set about this commission, that in four days the maximum number was secured and mustered into service, with Mr. Anthony as Captain, and they proceeded at once to Washington. GEORGE T. ANTHONY. Capt. Anthony served with his battery until the close of the war, operating between Washington and Richmond, and in front of the latter city and Pe- tersbm-g, being with the 18th Army Corps during the last year of the war. He was breveted Major for services in the last campaign ending at Appo- mattox Court House, and after the surrender of the Confederate forces, was mustered out of service at Richmond, Va., June 12, 1865. In November, 1865, Mr. Anthony changed his residence from Rochester, N. Y., to Leavenworth, this State, and became editor of the Leavenworth Daily Bulletin, also of the Leavenworth Daily Con- servative, filling the position two years and one-half. He subsequently assumed proprietorship of the Kan- sas Fanner, whicli he conducted six years. In the meantime such had been the zeal with which he in- terested himself in the affairs of a State struggling for recognition, and only needing good men for leaders, that he was recognized as a man eminently fitted for promotion, and in December, 1867, was appointed United States Internal Revenue Assistant Assessor, and the following year Collector of Inter- nal Revenue. For three years he was President of the Kansas State Board of Agriculture, and for two years held the same position on tlie Board of Cen- tennial Managers for the State, and was discharging the duties of the three offices at the time of his election as Governor, on the 7th of November, 1876. Gov. Anthony, while State Executive, presided wisely as counselor over the many difficult ques- tions arising at that time, and retired from the office with the best wishes of those who had realized how faithfully he had endeavored to perform his duty. He continued his residence in Leavenworth after the expiration of his term of office, and there- after was employed much of the time in a respon- sible position, in connection with the extension of the great Santa Fe Railroad through New Mexico and into Old Mexico. That Gov. Anthony was popular during his in- cumbency of the Executive office, is indicated by the fact that the county seat of Harper County was named in his honor. Over the establishment of this town there was much earnest debate in regard to its location and many other important details in connection therewith. It is now a city of impor- tance, and was honored with a post-office in the summer of 1878. At first the service was only weekl3-, but in due time became daily, and it was made a money-order office in 1880. Previous to this, however, a bank had been established in a small frame structure standing on the street, and its business was soon conducted in a store building, with a capital of 120,000. The Globe Mills were put up in 1880-81, at a cost of over $25,000, and in due time commanded a large trade from points in the Indian Territory ,*as well as the surrounding towns. Churches and newspapers sprang up in due time in the town of Anthony, and various lodges of the different societies were named in honor of the Governor. The town itself lies on the edge of a beautiful valley, a trifle over two miles from the geographical center of Harper County, and the site was selected after much deliberation by the Town Company, which had been formed at Wichita for the purpose, as it was found desirable to establish a town not far from the center of Harper County, which embraced large tracts of beautiful rolling land. The projected town was considered a matter of serious importance, and not the least among the matters connected with Its establishment was the name by which it should be called. The descendants of Gov. Anthony may be pardoned if in preserving their family history they keep prop* erly in view this fact in connection therewith. The town site was made to cover 320 acres, and the first work of the company was to build a barracks for the accommodation of emigrants, and to dig three public wells. About as soon as the announcement went forth that the " city of Anthony " was ready for settle- ment, about a dozen box houses sprang up as if by magic, and were soon followed by a store of general merchandise, a hardware and a drug-store, and closely upon the heels of these came a physician and an attorney. The new town grew rapidly, and now occupies a proud position among the other cities adjacent, going in some respects ahead of those which are older. As may be supposed, the patriot, the ex-soldier, and one of the most conscientious men who ever occupied the Gubernatorial Chair of Kansas, has watched its growth with lively interest an. OHN P. >ST. JOHN, eighth Governor of the State of Kansas, was born in Brook- field, Franklin Co., Ind., Feb. 25, 1833. The family is of Huguenot descent. Daniel St. John, the paternal grandfather, was a native of Luzerne Count}', Pa., and for sixty years was one of the fore- most ministers of the Universalist denomination, preaching with un- swerving faith the doctrines he had espoused, and illustrating their purity by aguileless and untarnished reputation. He wiis the friend and contemporary of Murray, Ballou, Streeter and Thomas, and was numbered with them as one of the American fathers of this religious faith. He was also a Freemason, and at the time of his death, which occurred in Broad Ripple, Ind., was the oldest member of the fraternity in the State. The subject of this sketch was the son of Samuel St. John, who was born in Orange County, N. Y., and was a man of more than ordinary ability. The mother, Sophia (Snell) St. John, was of English extraction, a lady of rare intelligence, with a char- acter adorned by all the Christian virtues. The children of farmers in the rural districts of Indiana lorty years ago were taught by such instructors as the limited means of the inhabitants could com- mand, and who dispensed knowledge usually only two short terms each year. Under these circum- stances the early education of John P. St. Johi. was acquired. He soon mastered the elementary branches taught in the district school, but deter- mined to carry on his education as soon as he could secure the means, and for this purpose, while yet a youth, entered a store, but devoted his leisure hours to his books. In 1852 Jlr. St. John made his way to the Pa- cific Slope, and employed himself at whatever he could find to do — wood-chopping, steamboating, mining, merchandising, etc. During the period of eight years, which were pregnant with adventure, hardship, danger and toil, if not of profit, he made voyages to Central America, South America, Mexico, Oregon and the Sandwich Islands. He was engaged in the Indian Wars of Northern Cali- fornia and Southern Oregon in 1852-53, in which he suffered all the perils and hardships incident to the struggles of that time, and was several times wounded in the service. During his mining life in California the long- cherished predilection of Mr. St. John for the legal profession ripened into a definite purpose. He accordingly procured a few elementary law books, and under circumstances calculated to try the courage of one less determined, he commenced his law stvidies in his mining camp, reading each even- ing after the close of the. day's labor by the light of a burning pine knot or the camp fire. He thus pursued his studies laboriously for two years. In 1860 he returned eastward with but little more ^of tills world's goods than when he set out eight years before, but equipped with a vieh experience, a 140 JOHN P. ST. JOHN. knowledge of the world and a fair idea of common law. With the view of perfecting himself still further in his studies, he entered the office of Messrs. Starkweather & McLain, at Charleston, 111., ; and Sabina, who died in infancy. Mrs. W ilxjii. linrn in Coliiinbiana County. Ohio, October --'2, ISoS, is the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Cannon) Souder, natives of the same county, widely known and highly respected. The paternal grandfather, Michael Souder, was of Ger- man parentage and settled in Columbiana County in 1802. Mr. and Sirs. Souder later removed from their native state to Knox County, 111., and re- sided near Galesburgh. In 1859, journeying to Kansas, they settled for a time in Mound City Township, but after some years removed to Mis- souri, making their home in Pettis County, where Mr. Souder died January 4, 1888. The mother yet survives and enjoys comparatively good health. Mrs. Wilson was one of eight children. Amanda married John Armstrong and died in Linn Coun- ty, Kan.; Mahala is the wife of Thomas Seran, a citizen of Pettis County, Mo.; Elizabeth was the third in order of birth; John died at the age of seventeen j'ears; Frances M. resides in Saline County, Mo. ; Armiua married David Gelder and resides in Oklahoma; Mathew lives in Pettis Coun- ty, Mo.; and Lindsay C. also lives in Pettis Coun- ty, Mo. In 1888 our subject and his estimable wife experienced the pleasure of an extended ab- sence in California, the home farm being rented. They spent a twelvemonth in Placerville, El Do- rado County, and visited in Oregon for about three months. In 1892 Mrs. Wilson made a second trip to California, sojourning mostly in a valley near San Francisco. The inviting Wilson homestead is one of the most desirably located in Moun"d City Township, and is the abode of thrift and plenty. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are Congregationalists, and have ever been foremost in the extension and support of religious work and influence. Our sub- ject for many years voted the straight Republican ticket, but of late has been independent in poli- tics, and gives his hearty support to the best man for the place. In all matters of local inter- est and enterprise he has long been an important factor, and for nearly thirty-five changing years has been associated with the upward growth and rapid development of Linn County. ^^m^^-^^m \|f OSEPII T. LEONARD. Prominent among I the solid Snancial institutions of Crawford ^\ County stands the First National Bank of ^^ Girard. Organized in 1884 with J. D. Barker as President, it enjoyed a steady growth and won the confidence of the people to an ever- increasing extent during the entire period of that gentleman's connection with it. At the close of July, 1893, nine years luaving elapsed since the foundation of the institution, $65,000 had been paid in dividends at twelve per cent, per annum, and a special dividend declared of twenty per cent. The present officers of the First National Bank are: H. P. Grund, President; Joseph T. Leonard, Cashier; D. Corning, Vice-President; Directors, J. D. Barker, W. C. McMillan, D. Corning, H. P. Grund, J. E. Raymond, T. McLaughlin and J. T. Leonard. The stockholders are men of promi- nence in the county, and without an exception are wealthy and successful men. Mr. Grund, who served as Vice-President during the Presidency of Mr. Barker, and who was elected President in 1892, is one of the most prominent merchants in the county, having a large establishment and conduct- ing an extensive business at Girard. The capital stock of the bank is $50,000, and the surplus $10,000, the entire capital being intact. The location of the bank is central, the building occupying the southwest corner of the public square. The interior furnishings are appropriate and substantial, and the safe is one of the- most modern styles, having a time lock and all the latest improvements. To an unusual degree the bank enjoys the confidence of its customers, and 170 PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. during the financial stringency of 1893, when in every part of tiie United States banks were sus- pending business, the First National of Girard honored every demand made upon it. This was the first National bank oi'ganized in Crawford County, and although others have been established since, none have gained the popularity and the substantial success of this. The Cashier of the bank, J. T. Leonard, was born in Beardstown, 111., January 12, 1854. His father, E. B. Leonard, likewise a native of Cass County, 111., is at present engaged in the mercan- tile business at Joplin, Mo. In his boyhood our subject was a student in tlie common schools of Beardstown, where lie acquired a fair education. At the age of fifteen he became a surveyor on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, and con- tinued thus engaged for two years. In 1872 he came to Kansas, and locating in Girard, became a clerk in the employ of H. P. Grund,with whom he remained until the fall of 1878. He then formed a partnership with G. D. Kincaid, and for a time conducted a general mercantile business. In 1877 Mr. Leonard became Cashier of the Merchants' & Farmers' Bank, and continued in that capacity for one year. He did not, however, abandon his mercantile enterprise, but continued in that business until the fall of 1891, when his store was burned to the ground, causing a total loss of stock and building. In February, 1882, Mr. Leonard, together with H. P. Grund and J. D. Barker, purchased the private bank of Mr. Booth, which they conducted under the name of the Citi- zens' Bank, our subject being Cashier. In July, 1884, this institution was merged into the First National Bank, of which Mr. Leonard has been Cashier since its establishment. In 1878 Mr. Leonard married Miss Anna M., daughter of Ira D. Carpenter, a prominent and wealthy farmer residing near Toronto, Canada. Mrs. Leonard was born and reared in Canada, and is a cultured and amiable lady, occupying a promi- nent position in social circles. Mr. and Mrs. Leon- ard are the parents of two cinldren, Howard and Alice. Politically a Democrat, our subject has been influential in the councils of his party, and has served as a member of the State Central Com- mittee, the Congressional Committee, and has been Chairman of the County Central Committee. For a number of years he has officiated as Treasurer of the Board of Education and Treasurer of the city of Girard, and is at present a member of the City Council. In his social relations he is identified with the Masonic fraternity. Jn OllN W. HOLT, a successful general agri- culturist and stock-raiser of section 36, I Ceutreville Township, Linn County, is a ' self-made man and representative American citizen, and from small beginnings has with natu- ral ability and unswerving industry steadily won his upward wa^' to a comfortable competence and position of usefulness and influence. Mr. Holt is by birth an Ohio man, a native of Knox Countj', and was born September 16, 1838. His parents, Jonah and Betsy Elizabeth (Mathews) Holt, were the descendants of long lines of thrifty and hard- working ancestors. The father was born in Penn- sylvania, and the mother, a native of the Buckeye State, was born, reared, educated and married in Knox County, where the parents continued to re- side for a number of years. Finally the}' joined the steady stream of emigration to the further west and journeyed to Tazewell County, 111., where after lives of care and busy toil they passed away mourned by many friends and relatives. Eight children had blessed their fireside and been cared for tenderly through the early years of infancy and childhood. The sons and daughters who clus- tered in the old home were: William, Sarah A., Fidelia, John W., Thomas, Jesse, Jonah and Carrie. John W., reared to twelve years of age in the old Knox County home, attended the district school of his birthplace, and was a sturdy lad when he ac- companied his parents to Illinois, where he attained to manhood. When the Government issued its appeal for troops in the disastrous days of the Civil War, our subject patriotically responded, and PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, 171 with courage enlisted in August, 1862, in Companj' B, Seven ty-tliird Illinois Infantiy, serving with brave fidelity until the close of the war. At the fierce battle of Franklin, Tenn., he was twice knocked down, once by the concussion of a shell, and at another time by his gun being struck. Among the engagements in which Mr. Holt active- ly participated were the battles at Perryville, Ky., Stone River, Tenn., Chickaraauga, Ga., Resaca, Ga., Kenesaw Mountain, the Atlanta campaign, D.al- las, Ga., Peach Tree Creek, Ga., Atlanta and .Tones- boro. Our subject also took part in the campaign after Generals Bragg, Johnston and Hood, and al- though constantl}' exposed to death and capture, escaped without any serious wound and, mustered out of service in Springfield, 111., at the close of the war, returned at once to his home in Tazewell County. For the next few years Mr. Holt continued to till the soil of Illinois, but in 1870, in the spring of the year, located in Kansas, and renting land on Lost Creek, remained in that locality for two years- He then worked out by the month at farming dur- ing the busy seasons and in the winter labored at an\thing his hands could find to do. Carefully and prudently our subject managed to accumulate a small capital, which he invested in his present farm of one hundred and sixty-seven acres, now under fine cultivation and one of the most productive homesteads in the township. Mr. Holt has added improvements from time to time and. owns good stock of a high grade. Before leaving Tazewell County, 111., John W. Holt and Miss Louisa Keliog were united in marriage. This excellent lady, a native of Taze- well County, did not long survive, but lived to become the mother of one child, who d.ied in infancy. The young mother also passed to her rest in the home of her youth. A second time entering the bonds of wedlock, our subject married in Centreville Township Miss Sarah Vinton. She was a native of the sunn}' south and was born in Mississippi. Of the large family which brighten- ed the Kansas home seven children now survive. Macy is the only son; then follow in the order of their birth, Blanche, Mary, Bertha, Jessie, Maud, Ella and Elsie. The latter is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Holt are valued members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and together with their family are active in the social and benev- olent enterprises of their denomination and home neighborhood. Our subject, interested in both local and national issues, has held with efJicient discharge of duty the i)osition of Road Overseer. His record as a citizen, a soldier and business man is untarnished, and, possessed of sterling integrity of character, John W. Holt receives the deserved confidence of liis fello\v-townsmen. Ily)\ ORRIS CUNNINGHAM, a thoroughly /// l\\ practical and enterprising general agricult- jl IK urist and a pioneer settler of Kansas, culti- ^ vating a valuable and extensive farm, de- sirably located upon section 20, Osage Townsliip, Miami County, Kan., handles upon his broad acre- age some of the best stock in the state. Mr. Cun- ningham is, in the fullest sense of the word, a self- made man, wlio has with earnest purpose, untiring industry and sterling integrity made his way up- ward to a position of useful influence, commanding universal respect and esteem. Born in County Kerr}', Ireland, in 1835, our subject was the son of honest, hard-working and upright ancestors, who, generation after generation, had lived and died in their native land. Old Erin. He received his educa- tion in the common schools of Ireland, and being in liumble circumstances in life, early began to earn his livelihood. Although young in years, he de- veloped atnbition and a determination to rise in the world. America, the land of promise, was drawing to her shores the energetic and enter- prising sons and daughters of old Ireland, and when Mr. Cunningham was only about fifteen years of age he, in 1850, embarked for the land beyond the sea. Safely crossing the broad Atlantic, our subject was in due timfi' landed upon the shores of the Canadian Dominion. After spending about two weeks in Quebec, Mr. Cunningham determined to make his way speedily 172 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. to the United States, and crossing over into New York, remained in Ogdenshurgh for some six months, finding ready employment in that locality. Continuing for about three years in the Empire State, our subject removed from Ogdensburgh to Elmira, where he worked as a laborer for a rail- road corporation during the remainder of his so- journ in New York. In 1853, journeying to In- diana in the hope of receiving more profitable em- ployment, Mr. Cunningham worked as a section hand upon a railroad and made his home in New Castle, Henry County, until October, 1857, when he emigrated to the farther west and located in Miami County, Kan. For some length of time he lived in Osawatomie Township and worked at any employment which he could find. With frugality and industry he managed to accumulate a small capital, and in 1857, buying a claim in Osage Township for the sum of ^30, laid the foun- dation of his future success. In 1858 our subject settled upon his claim and with zeal entered into the cultivation and improvement of his land. After bringing a portion of the land under profit- able cultivation, Mr. Cunningham sold one-half of his homestead for the eighty-acre tract where he now resides. To the original acres of his valuable farm our subject, financially prospered, has since added un- til he now owns two hundred and thirty-three acres of some of the best land in Kansas, whose fertile soil annually returns him an abundant har- vest. The farm has been liberally improved with excellent buildings, a comfortable and attractive dwelling, large and substantial barns and granary. While in New Castle, Morris Cunningham married Miss Mary Collins, a native of Count}' Limerick, Ireland. Five children have blessed the union. George was the eldest born; Emma J. is the wife of John Chamberlain; William H., Annie and Kate complete the list of sons and daugliters who gathered in the pleasant home. Independent in politics, our subject gives liis vote to the best man, and although never an office-seeker is well posted in both local and national affairs. A participant in the struggles and privations of the early days in Kansas, Mr. Cunningham has lived to realize prosperity and to behold the rapid advancement of his adopted country and home state. Together with his good wife and intelligent family our sub- ject enjoys the regard of the surrounding com- munity, and is widely known as an excellent busi- ness man, a kind neighbor, sincere friend and loyal citizen. ^f NDREW H. CHAMBERS, a leading citi- @0| zen of Kansas since 1855, and for many III li years a representative general agricultur- ^ ist, prosperously tilling a valuable farm located on section 31, Mound Township, Miami County, is a native of Pike County, Ind., and was born January 25, 1844. His father, born March 15, 1815, was likewise a native of Pike County, and was the son of John Chambers, who passed away near Petersburgh, having spent nearly all of his life within the borders of the state. Here he shared the privations and experiences of fron- tier days in the then wilderness of the territory, the scene of many terrible conflicts between the redmen and the pioneer citizens. When the fa- ther of our subject was a boy, wild game was abundant within rifle range of the old homestead, and wagons were the only vehicles of travel cross- ing the broad prairies. The mother, Catherine (Grubb) Chambers, was born in North Carolina in March, 1816. Her parents, emigrating from North Carolina in a very earl}' day, made their home in Pike County, Ind., where they later died. The father, Andrew B. Chambers, married his wife in Pike County in the year 1836, and the parents at once locating upon a farm gained their living from the fertile soil of Indiana until 1855, when in the month of April they journeyed by wagon to Kansas, and in Osawatomie Township, three miles southwest of the village of Osawatomie, lo- cated a Government claim. The hard-working and energetic father died Jan- uary 8, 1858, and the devoted mother passed away February 16, 1875. The nine children who gathered in their home were Margaret, John, George, An PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 173 drew Henderson, Elizabeth, Rachael, Maria, Na- thaniel and Susan. Margaret and Maria are now deceased. Our subject, accompanying his parents to Kansas, remained with his mother until twenty years of age assisting in the conduct of the farm. Upon the 1st of January, 1864, answering to the appeal of the Government, Andrew H. Chambers enlisted in Company G, Sixteenth Kansas Cavalry, and served with courage until December 16, 1865, when he was mustered out at Ft. Leavenworth. Our subject spent almost a year of service near Ft. Leavenworth and took part in the Price raids, and for almost nine months was on duty in tbe Black Hills country. Prior to his enlistment Mr. Chambers was in the emploj' of the Government as teamster and cook. When he was mustered out of service, our subject returned at once, to his old home and engaged industriously in the pursuit of agriculture. In Osawatomie Township, November 24, 1867, were united in marriage Andrew H. Chambers and Miss Sarah C. Veach, who was born in Ross County, Ohio, near Chillicothe, March 29, 1848. Her father, Harrison Veach, was a native of Virginia and was born near Petersburgh in No- vember, 1816. Her mother, Matilda (Shafer) Veach, was likewise a native of Ross Count}^, Ohio, and was born April 1, 1829. The grandparents of Mrs. Chambers were among the pioneer settlers of Ross Count}', where the grandfather entered into rest while the mother was very young and left a large famil}' with but - extremely limited means of support. Mr. and Mrs. Veach were married in Ross Countj- June 10, 1846. They remained for about two years in their early home, then journeyed by boat to Iowa, locating in Van Buren County in 1848. In June, 1857, they removed to Kansas and settled upon a Government claim in Osawatomie Town- ship, where the father died, lamented b}' all who knew him, February 15, 1879. The five children of Mr. and Mrs. Veach were: Sarah C, Elmira, Winfleld S., Annette and Will- iam R. Winfleld S., a bright, promising young man, was drowned in the Indian Territory while herding cattle. Immediately after his marriage our su\)ject settled on a farm in Osawatomie Township, and having purchased one hundred and sixty acres of wild land entered with energj' into its cultivation and improvement. He remained upon this homestead until January, 1886, when he sold the property and invested in his present valuable farm in Mound Township, one hundred and twenty-one acres desirably located on section 31. The farm, now highly improved with excellent buildings, and annuallj- yielding an abundant harvest, is one of the best in tli-e township. Our subject and his estimable wife have been blessed by the birth of four children. Ida M. re- sides in Boise City, Idaho; Irma B. is the wife of Harvey Ball, of Boise City, and was married De- cember 1,1892. William Scott and Clarence H., the two brothers, are intelligent youths attaining to manhood. Our subject is politically a reformer and advocates progress and needed changes for the better. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers are both lib- eral in their religious belief and are foremost in kindl}' words and generous deeds. In March, 1892, our subject rented his farm and spent six months in Idaho, but returned to his home fully satisfied with the outlook in Kd-nsas. A man of superior ability, and recognized as a practical ag- riculturist thoroughly posted in the details of farming, Mr. Chambers enjoys the esteem and con- fidence of old-time friends and neighbors with whom he shared the perils of long ago and has since rejoiced in the prosperity of to-day. ^^l NDREW RUSSELL LEE. Early in Janu- (@/ul! aiy of 1882, Mr. Le(! came to Linn County |f A from Cowley County, Kan., and has since '^ resided on section 2, Liberty Township, where he owns a finely improved farm of two i>un- dred and forty acres. He is a descendant of Irish ancestors, his paternal grandfather, James Lee, having been a native of the Emerald Isle. ^ In an early day he left the land of his birth in company with the other members of his fatiier's familj', but while crossing the Atlantic en route to America 174 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the vessel was wrecked on Delaware Ba}' and he was the only member of the family who was saved. Upon arriving in this country, he settled in Wash- ington County, Pa., where he died at an advanced age. The parents of our subject, Samuel and Jane (Russell) Lee, were natives of Washington County, Pa., the former born in 1807, and the latter in 1805. The maternal grandfather of our subject, Andrew Russell, was born in the eastern part of Pennsylvania, and after his marriage settled in Washington County, Pa., where both he and his wife died. Samuel Lee married and settled in Washington County, Pa., and afterward removed to Guernsey County, Ohio, where he was bereaved bj' the death of liis wife in 1880. He still survives, having attained to an advanced age. His six chil- dren were named: Ann I., Elizabeth, Nancy C, Mary J., Andrew R. and Maria E. Born in Guernsey County, Ohio, Januarj- 8, 1839, our subject was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, receiving his education in the com- mon schools. In that county on the 28th of Jan- uary, 1869, he waSs united in marriage with Miss Emma R. Johnston, who was born there March 10, 1848. The Johnston family is of Scotch origin, and for one hundred years or more thej' have been represented in Carlisle, Pa. The grandfather of Mrs. Lee, James Johnston, was a native of the Keystone State, and a son of Alexander Johnston. The father of Mrs. Lee was also named Alexander, and was born in Noblestown, Pa., September 21, 1821. He married Mary Jane Mason, who was born in Ireland in January, 1823. Her father, William Mason, emigrated to America in 1835, and soon afterward settled in Guernsey County, Ohio, where he died June 13, 1884. In the Johnston family there were nine children, namely: Emma R., Anna M., Alice A., James M., Charles S., Susan J., Marietta, Myrtle and Laura B. The mother of these children still survives. Our subject, after his marriage, continued to reside in Guernsey County, Ohio, until 1874, when he removed to Cowley County, Kan., and there en- gaged extensively in agricultural pursuits until his removal to Linn County, in 1882. Here he has valuable and large property interests and is num- bered among the progressive and enterprising farmers of the township of Liberty. He and his wife have one child, a daughter, Jessie E., whose birth occurred in Cowley County, Kan., December 23, 1878. Prior to the Civil War Mr. Lee was a strong Abolitionist and used his influence for the cause of the Union. Since that time he has supported with his ballot and influence the principles of the Republican party. In his religious connections, he IS identified with the United Presbj^terian Church, in which he is an Elder. Mrs. Lee is also a member of that denomination and is an earnest worker in all religious enterprises. ,>j^^ AMUEL CURTIS, an extensive stock-raiser ^^^^ and successful agriculturist, prosperously Iv^lJ)) cultivating a fine farm of two hundred and seventy acres located upon section 15, town 22, range 22, Blue Mound Township, Linn County, Kan., has been intimately associated with the growth of the county for about twenty-three years. Born in Steuben Count3-, N. Y., February 26, 1842, our subject is the son of Thomas M. and Martha C. (.Scott) Curtis, long-time residents of the Empire State, who early emigrating to Michi- gan, located in St. Joseph County in 1844, then making their home on a farm near Constantine. Later the father purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he cleared, cultivated and improved, the family remaining in Michigan until 1865. At this latter date the parents journejed to Iowa, and engaged in farming in both Muscatine and Louisa Counties, and are residing in Letts- ville. The father and mother reared a family of ten children, all now living. Samuel, our subject, is the eldest in order of birth; Shepherd R. is a mechanic employed in Chicago; John is an en- terprising farmer of Louisa County, Iowa; Mary- Ann is the wife of Madison Hutchinson, of But- ler Countv, Kan.; Albert is in Iowa, engaged PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. in the tile drainage business; Thomas lives in Lettsville; Ellen marriefl Mark Furuas, a resident of Lettsville; Ollie, the wife of David Parsons, makes her home in the same place; Minerva, Mrs. Harrison, resides with her husband and family in Muscatine County, Iowa; Hattie is yet with her parents in Lettsville. The father of our subject, aside from the pur- suit of agriculture, was while in Michigan also engaged in contracting and building railroad grades, and worked on the Illinois Central Rail- road. He likewise furnished large timber for building purposes, and through some extensive contracts lost heavily, but in his farming ventures was successful. Thoroughly posted on the ques- tions of the day, and interested both in local and national issues, Thomas M. Curtis has been from the formation of the party an active Republican, and has held with ability the ofHcial position of Justice of the Peace. The parents, now over three-score 3'ears and ten, are both earnest mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and have ever been distinguished by their Christian char- acter. Our subject arrived in Michigan a little child of two years, and in the Wolverine State at- tained to manhood, receiving an excellent educa- tion in the schools of his home district. In 1862, answering the call of the Government, he enlisted in Company D, Nineteenth Michigan Infantry, and served with faithful courage until the close of the war, in April, 1865. The regiment was stationed near Nashville for some time, during which period Mr. Curtis, being taken very ill, was sent to the hospital, where he remained for six mouths. Rejoining his regiment as soon as he was able, our subject participated in the following engagements: Stone River Bridge, where he was captured, but only held for a few hours, then being released; Res- aca, Peach Tree Creek, Goldsboro, Big Shantj' and Atlanta. Mr. Curtis was with the command which marched with Sherman to the sea, and took part in the Grand Review in Washington, soon after which he was mustered out and returned to Michi- gan. In a brief time he accompanied his parents to Louisa County, Iowa, and renting land, en- gaged in farming in the Hawkeye State until he emigrated to Kansas, in 1870. April 12, 1867, were united in marriage Samuel Curtis and Miss Alice, daiighter of Amos and Julia (Eubanks) Harrison. Mrs. Curtis, a most estima- ble lad}' and a native of North Carolina, was born in Jones County, July 10, 1848. Her parents, also born in the Tar State, removed with their family in 1855 to Louisa Count}', Iowa, where the father, first engaging in farming, subsequentl}' entered into the mercantile business in Lettsville. Mrs. Harrison died in Iowa, and afterward her hus- band, who was a mr»n of enterprise and native ability, removed in 1870 to Kansas, where he had previously owned a large tract of land. He had at one time, prior to the latter date, given to his children a half-section of Kansas land. Pros- pered financially, he spent his declining years in Blue Mound Township, Linn County. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison welcomed to their hearts and home ten children, of whom nine, surviving the perils of infancy, lived to adult, age. They were in the order of their birtli, Harriet, Eugene, Christiana, Sarah, Alice, Allen,Wyc'he,Rovella and Thompson. Mr. Harrison, a second time entering matrimonial bonds, became the father of three children, Fred, Colyer and Blanche. Amos Harrison was a man of strong character, universally re- spected, and in political affiliation was a Democrat; He was a valued member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and one of its most liberal sup- porters. His death was mourned as a public loss. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis have resided constantly in Blue Mound Township since 1870, and beginning with eighty acres, a gift from Mr. Harrison, our subject has steadily made his way upward. His highly cultivated homestead of two hundred and seventy acres, well improved with excellent build- ings and stocked with graded cattle and horses, attests to the energetic thrift and excellent management of the owner of one of the best farms in the township. Of the four children who bright- ened the home, Ellen, a most promising daughter, born June 10, 1869, died on June 16, 1881." The three survivingare: Charles, born October 5, 1872; Mabel, born May 15, 1878; and Leo, born Februarj' 176 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 15, 1882. Mr. Curtis is a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his family' are regular attendants. Politically, our subject is a Republican, and lias with faithful efficiency occu- pied the lespousible position of Treasurer of the township. Fraternally, he is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen,. and within and without the order has many sincere friends. w ^ILLIAM WHITEHEAD, a prominent gen- eral agriculturist and successful stock- ^^^ raiser residing upon section 11, Stanton Township, Miami County, Kan., is widely known and highly respected as one of the pioneers of the state, who, settling October 14, 1855, in Franklin County, side by side with John Brown, maintained tlie inalienable right of Kansas to be admitted into the Union a free state, uncon- taniinated by human slavery. From those early days of privations, struggles and border warfare up to the present prosperous and peaceful times, our subject has been intimately associated with the rapid growth and progress of his present lo- cality, and has been ever ready to aid in the pro- motion of all matters of mutual welfare. Mr. Whitehead is a true western man and a na- tive of Shelby County, 111., and was the son of Samuel and Sarah (Davis) Whitehead, both na- tives of Kentucky. The father was only three years of age when his parents emigrated to Illi- nois, where he was reared to manhood. The mother was five years old when her parents followed the tide of emigration to the westward and likewise located in Illinois. The father and mother hav- ing attained to mature years were united in mar- riage in Madison County. The father had aided in the establishing of the first brickyards in St. Louis, but after his marriage devoted himself en- tirely to agricultural pursuits, and settled perma- nently in Shelby County in 1820, upon wild land which he cultivated and improved with excellent buildings. The father was a man of courage and resolu- tion, and took an active part in the Black Hawk War. He died mourned by many friends in 1866, but the mother survived him a number of years, passing away in 1882, aged seventy-four years. They were the parents of twelve children, two of whom are yet living: William, our subject, and Abagail Adkins, living in Ottawa, Kan., and the mother of four children. William Whitehead, born January 17, 1836, was reared upon a farm and educated in the neighboring district school. He remained at home until he attained his major- ity, and early becaniB a practical general agricult- urist, thoroughly versed in the tilling of the soil. In the year 1856 William Whitehead and Miss Jane White were united in marriage. The estim- able wife of our subject was the daughter of Martin and Vashti White, her father being a pio- neer citizen and a strong pro-slavery man of Kan- sas. Mrs. Jane (White) Whitehead had one daugh- ter, Velma, the wife of DeWitt McDaniel, living in Bates County, Mo., and who is the mother of four children. Our subject, emigrating to Kansas, settled in 1855 on the Old Mission farm, in the southeastern part of Franklin County, where the fa- ther later died. In a brief time Mr. AVhitehead made his permanent home upon his present farm, then all wild land, but now one of the most highly im- proved places in the township. The first wife of our subject survived only a short time, passing away deeply mourned by all who knew her. March 20, 1861, William Whitehead and Miss Statira Reed were united in wedlock. Mrs. White- head, a native of Sandusky, Ohio, became the mother of two children, of whom, Myrtle, the wife of O. A. Buchanan, resides in this count}'. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan have three children. The sec- ond wife, a most excellent lady, died in 1863, and for a third time our subject entered into mat- rimony, wedding in the latter part of the same year Miss Mary E. Lee, a native of Illinois. This union was blessed by the birth of seven sons and daughters, four of whom are now living: Samuel; Marietta, wife of George Rouse, a resi- dent of Franklin County; Clarence and Jamej<. The third wife entered into rest in 1878. In 1879 Mr. Whitehead married Miss Sarah II. Raglan, a na- tive of Illinois. She bore one child, now deceased, and later died, in May, 1883. In January, 1881, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 177 our subject was married to Miss Martha Keene, a native of Kentucky. This excellent lady died September 1, 1886. In April, 1887, BIr. Whitehead was united in •marriage with his present wife, then Miss Mary J. Anderson, a native of Indiana, born Decem- ber 11, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. AVhitehead are both active members of the Baptist Church and are foremost in good work. Our subject has taken an abiding interest in the schools of the town- ship, aiding in organizing those of his district, and was a valued officer of the School Board for over sixteen years. He gave his children as good an education as his home locality afforded. Now owning three hundred and ninety-four val- uable acres of highly cultivated land, he is num- bered among the substantial men of Miami Coun- ty. Politically a Republican and devoted to the party, he was its candidate for the Legislature three years ago. He was in Topeka during the memorable fight of the Populists and Republicans in the Legislature of 1892-93. Many years have come and gone since the Price and Quantrell raids, during which Mr. Whitehead so courage- ously assisted in the defense of the homes and families of the Kansas settlers, and yet to-day he is the same as then, a true and loyal citizen, ever ready to aid in the behalf of right and justice. -♦^^■^1®^®!^!^ I I^ILLIAM H. WEATHERMAN, a successful \^// farmer residing in Centreville Township, \^^ Linn County, furnishes by his useful and honorable life an illustration of the fact that pa- tient perseverance and untiring energy brin'g to their possessor, almost invariably, a large measure of success. Coming to Kansas poor in purse, hav- ing only about $300, he nevertheless was rich in hope, ambition and enterprise, and it was not long before prosperity smiled upon his efforts. He is now the owner of four hundred and seventy acres and is one of the moneyed men of the county. The parents of our subject, James and Lucy (Pitts) Weatherman, were natives respectively of North Carolinia and Virginia, and after their mar- riage settled in Sullivan County, Ind. About 1846 they removed to Missouri, but after a short sojourn there, returned to Sullivan Count}', whence about 1875 they went to Chautauqua County, Kan. There they resided until called from earth. They were a worthy couple, thoughtful and considerate in their intertourse with all, and generous to the poor and needj-. Their family consists of fifteen children, ten daughters and five sons, our subject being the eldest of the number. Born in Sullivan County, Ind., November 5, 1830, the subject of this notice spent his boy h rod years in his native place. The eldest child of a large famil}- whose circumstances were straightened, it is not strange that his educational advantages were of the slenderest kind; in fact, his education is principally the result of self-culture, and through reading, observation and experience he has become well informed. He accompanied his parents to Missouri, returned with them to Indiana and thence removed to Linn County, Kan., iji 1858, settling southeast of where Parker now stands, in Liberty Township. Two years. later he came to section 12, Centreville Township, where he has since resided. He has embellished his place with first-class improvements and all the modern con- veniences, making it one of the best farms of the county. In Centreville Township, Linn County, Kan., January 8, 1860, Mr. Weatherman married Mjss Violet Sadler, who was born in Perry Count}', Mo., September 3, 1835. Her parents, James T. and Lucinda M. (Sercy) Sadler, were born in North Carolina, where they married and commenced housekeeping. Thence they removed to Tenn- essee and from there came to Kansas in the fal4 of 1857, settling in Ceutrux-ille Township, Linn County, where they resided until death. They were the parents of thirteen children, two sons and eleven daughters,' Mrs. Weatherman being the third in respect to age. Our subject and his wife were the parents of six children: Joseph A.; James F., who died when four years|old; Lucy E.; William H., Jr.; Margaret . I., the wife of John W. Gorrell, and one child that died in infancy. A Democrat in his political opinions, Mr. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Weatherman takes an intelligent interest in all pub lie measures aud has been honored by election to a number of important offices. In 1862-63 he filled the position of County Assessor, and is the only man who ever assessed the county. For several years he has held the office of Justice of the Peace and has also filled the school offices. He and his wife are identified with the Christian Church, in which they are active workers. eAPT. HENRY C. REPPERT. who follows farminj^ on sections 18, 20 and 21, Reeder Townsliip, Anderson County, is one of the honored veterans of the late war, who ably and faithfully defended the Union in her hour of peril and followed through many a hard battle the Old Flag which now floats so triumphantly over the united nation. The Captain was boru in Greene Countj% Pa., ]\Iay 10, 1836. Ilis grandfather, George Reppert, was a native of Germnny, and tlie founder of the family in America. The father of our subject, Louis Reppert, was born in Greene County, Pa., and married Susan Jenkins, a native of the same county. They there located, but afterward re- moved to Washington County, Ohio, in .1838. In 1875, they went to Ashland, Kj'., where they spent their remaining days. They had a family of five children: Henry C; Valeria, wife of Colonel Doug- las, of Putnam, Ky.; Anna, wife of Hon. J. S. Cone, of Red Bluff, Cal.; Walter, who died in Red Bluff in 1891; and Phalauris, who died in Walla Walla, Wash., about 1889. Our subject was about two years old when his parents removed to Washington County, Ohio, and he was reared on his father's farm four miles south of Marietta. He remained at home until eighteen years of age, when he crossed the plains to California, driving an ox-team from Ft. Scott to vS.acramento and arriving at his destination af- ter five months of travel. He engaged in mining aud steamboating, meeting with very good success. Soon after his return to Ohio, he went to West Virginia, where he was engaged in the oil business for two 3'ears, but in April, 1861, was obliged to leave on account of the troubles that preceded the war. On the 15th of September following, he became a member of Compan}- L, First Ohio Cav- alrj', and served as a private until February 14, 1863, when he was commissioned Second Lieuten- ant. A month later he was made First Lieutenant, and December 14, 1864, became Captain, in which capacity he served , until receiving his discharge, September 26, 1865. His company was body guard for Gen. George H. Thomas for two years. Cap- tain Reppert was absent from duty only twenty days, while home on a furlough. He was always found at his post, encouraging his troops and leading them on to victory. After receiving his discharge in Nashville, Tenn., the Captain returned to Washington County, Ohio, and in the following December came to Anderson County, Kan. After two years he took up his residence upon his present farm in Reeder Town- ship, where he owns four hundred acres of valu- able land that is highly cultivated. He has erected good buildings and made ail necessary improve- ments, and the place is considered one of the model farms of the community. While home on a furlough, the Captain was married near Marietta, Ohio, on the 24th of Sep- tember, 1864, to Miss Ann Briggs, who was born in that locality on the 3d of December, 1836, and. is a daughter of Dean and Sarah (Scott) Briggs, the former a native of Massachusetts, and the latter of Washington County, Ohio. Her parents married and settled in the latter county, where her father died in 1884. Her mother still survives. They had two children: Ann, and Martha, wife of E. F. Murdock, of Chillicothe, Ohio. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Reppert were born six children: Martha B., who died in childhood; Val- eria, who became the wife of Samuel Dushane and died in Kansas City, Mo., May 4, 1892; Sidney C, Louis v., Henry C. and Rutherford H. The Captain takes a very prominent part in political affairs, is a stanch advocate of Republican principles, and in the fall of 1874 was elected a member of the Legislature. For several terms he ^^^ '^^u: cf?s.^L^£ PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 181 served as Township Trustee, and has filled every public office with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. Socially, he is a member of Cloud Post No. 176, G. A. R., of Central City. His possessions have been acquired through his own efforts, and he may truly be called a self-made man. His life has been well and worthily spent, and he is as true in times of peace as he was when the Union was in peril. (^^HOMAS ELWOOD SMITH, a prosperous |4^^ miller and leading business man of Mound ^^^^ City, has occupied important positions of trust, having been the first President of the town. For many years he was a member of the Common Council, and also otHciated with ability as Mayor. Born January 4, 1827, in Bucks County, Pa., our subject is the son of John Smith, a native of Penn- sylvania, and the son of David Smith, also born in the Quaker State. The paternal ancestors, settling in Pennsylvania in the latter part of 1600, were immediately associated with the early struggles and triumphs of our country and occupied posi- tions of usefulness and influence. The mother, Jane (Buckman) Smith, daughter of Jesse Buck- man, belonged to an old Quaker family numbered among the pioneer settlers of Bucks County. Until the Civil War the parents resided in their native state, and the father, a leading farmer, was also prominent in local affairs, being a reform politician, an advocate of temperance, and a strong anti-slavery man. He was one of seven among the ten thousand voters of Bucks County wBo cast their ballots for James C. Birney for Presi- dent. With his wife he held membership in the Society of Friends, but was quite liberal in his re- ligious views. Of the three children who blessed the Pennsylvania home, two are now living: Thomas El wood and a sister, Kate H. Trego, yet residing in the Quaker State. Reared upon the old homestead, our subject at- tended the common schools of the district and 2 completed his studies at Alexandria, Va., under Professor Hallowell, who was intrusted with the education of the sons of many prominent south- erners, senators and representatives of Congress. While in Virginia, Mr. .Smith, then a strong anti- slavery man, became acquainted with the sons of Gen. Robert E. Lee, General Windsor and General Jessup, all advocates of slavery. Only four or five of the students were Abolitionists in sentiment, but although opposed to the majority in. his political views, he was popular among the others. He fin- ished his course of instruction with honor, and af- terward returned to the old homestead, upon wlii'ch generation after generation of the Smith family- had resided since 1718, and which is yet in the pos- session of the family. The roomy and venerable stone residence was built in 1738, and is still in a fine state of preservation. In 1853, Thomas Elwood Smith and Miss Re- becca S. Betts were united in marriage. The es- timable wife of our subject is the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Head (Baker) Petts, both - members of the Society of Friends and natives of Pennsylvania. The mother was a' descendant of the aristocratic Head family of England. The fa- ther died at the advanced age of ninety-six years, after a career of honored integrity and industry. Mrs. Smith was born August 5, 1829, in Bucks County, Pa., and completed her education in a female seminary in Chester County, Pa., under the care of Professor Martin, enjoying the benefit of a three-years course of instruction. Our subject remained a citizen of Bucks Coun- ty until 1857, when, in company with Dr. Trego and Edwin Smith, he journeyed to the far-off state of Kansas and settled in his present locality. Desiring to attract congenial neighbors and in- duce early settlement, the young men put up a saw- mill and later erected a gristmill, and were ready for work in February, 1858. It was the first mill in this part of the country, and customers came from a distance of one hundred miles west. Mr. Smith became acquainted with John Brown, Mont- gomery, Jamison and Jim Lane. He particinated in the border troubles, and engaged in some of the Missouri raids, going to the rescue of friends held by the slavery men. When the war began he went IS'2 rOKTlJAIT ANO I'.KKnjAlMI'CAL KKCORD. east, and was in Pliiladclplna at the time the Sixth IMassachusetts Regiment was mobbed in the streets of nallimore. Ueturninij to Kansas, ho was re- (liu'sted to stay here and operate tiie mill, while most of the men were necessarily absent from their homes, engaged upon the battlefield. He was a lo;i(iing member of the state militia, and occasion- ally saw service during the perilous limes of the next eight years. Living upon historic ground, ho actively engaged in the preservation of the I'nion, taking part in the Price raids and defend- ing with fearlessness the homes of those so far away. The mill was destroyed by an incendiary, who later upon his dying bed confessed the crime. Mr. Sniith rebuilt his mill and also cultivated a line farm of two hundred and forty acres, which has now for thirty-tive continuous years yielded an abundant harvest. Unto our subject and his excellent wife were lunii ton children, six of whom are yet surviving, namely: T. Elliott, Jessie B., Mary B., Walter, Sus- annah and Maggie C. The youngest is a promis- ing student in the State University of Lawrence. One son, Howard, deceased, was a young man of talent and a graduate of the law department of tlie State University; Jessie B. was graduated in Trenton, N. J.; Mary B. was a student in the State University and took a kindergarten course in I'liiladelphia; Susannah is a graduate of Oberlin; Walter took a course in a business college at Kan- sas Cit3', and now assists his father in the conduct of the mill; and Elliott is a mining engineer and is engaged in the mountains of the west In the support of various religious denomina- tions located here. Mr. Sniith h.as liberally aided, but is not identilied with any church, lie was one of twenty men >y1io organized the town of Mound City, and has been a most important fac- tor in its rapid growth and development. Few of the twenty are now left, but he still works with unimpaired vigor. A friend to educational ad- vancement, he was a valued member of the School Board and long its able Treasurer. Fraternally, he is connected with the ^Lasonic order and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and has a host of friends in these organizations, lie takes an active part in politics, and was lornierly a Greenbacker, but is now a member of the People's party. He voted for John P. Hale, John C. Fre- mont, Abraham Lincoln and U. S. Grant, and then abandoned the party. He came to Kansas ani- mated by a desire to make this part of the Union a free state, and was immediately recognized as a man of sterling integrity and high order of abil- ity, lie took a leading place among the councils of his fellow-townsmen, and was elected one of the lirst Justices of the Peace in his locality. A progressive man, possessing extended informa- tion, Mr. Smith filled with elHeiency the position of Mayor, and has been a prominent adviser of the City Council. He is an energetic business man, and personally manages his large mill, which has a capacity of one hundred barrels; it is fitted with full roller system and has steam and water power at its command. For thirty-seven years intimately asso- ciated with the history of Kansas, he has made an enviable record as a friend and citizen, and will leave to his children as a precious bequest the mem- ory of loyalty and self-sacrificing devotion to principle and the uplifting of humanity-. Surviv- ing to witness the wonderful [uosperity of Kansas, he may well congratulate himself upon the fruition of his early hopes and efforts and rejoice in the victory of right and justice. \tpsDWARD E. MUNCHMEYEK. Prominent 1^ among the residents of Linn County is J^"-^ i the gentleman whose name introduces these pai-agraphs, and who came to Kansas in the fall of 1870 from W.ashington County, Ohio. His farm comprises one hundred and fifty-five acres on section L"), Potosi Tow nship, upon which he con- ducts general farming and stock-raising. In all his enterprises he displays the possession of sound judgment and tact, and he has met with success in rOKTRAIT AND BIOGRAI'HICAL RECORD. his chosen occupation, being now one of the pros- perous agriculturists of the county. Tiie late William Munchmeyer, father of our subject, was a native of Germany, and emigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-one years. He married Miss Mary Spencer, and after- ward settled in West Virginia, whence he removed to Wasliington County, Ohio, and in tiic fall of 1870 came to Kansas and settled in Sheridan T'^^^:i^;i^:5<-«— - ^^ A. 15LAIR, M. D., junior memiier of the. Ill f- — . firm of Gardner & Blair, phj'sicians and ^^J|( surgeons at Girard, was born in Hunting- don County, Pa., on the 6th of June,. 1857. He traces his ancestry to a titled family of Scotland, famous in the history of that country. His grand- father, John Blair, was born in the "land of this- tles," and emigrated thence to the United States, making settlement in Pennsylvania, where he built and operated a mill in Huntingdon County. The father of our subject, John II. Blair, was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., and there grew to man's estate, becoming familiar with the mill- ing business at an early age. He has for many years conducted the mill which his father estab- lished in 1831, and in addition thereto he has en- gaged in the mercantile business, being a man of energy, perseverance and excellent judgment. He I still makes his home in the county of his birth. His wife, who passed away on the 4th of March, 1876, bore the maiden name of Mary Holmes Mc- Connell, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. Her fa- ther, George McConnell, was a captain in the War of 1812. In Huntingdon County, Pa., the subject of this sketch was reared to manhood, receiving a good 184 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. education in the common schools and in Hunting- don Academ}', from which institution he was graduated in 1873. Ui)on starting out in life for himself, he engaged for a time as a clerk in a store. In 1875, having resolved upon a professional career, he commenced the study of medicine under the guidance of Dr. J. M. Morrison, at Waterloo, Pa. In the s[)ringof 1877 he entered Rush Medi- cal College, at Chicago, wlieie he prosecuted his studies for several months. In the fall of 1879 he became a student in the College of Physicians & ISurgeons at Baltimore, graduating from that in- stitution on the 4tli of March, 1880. Immediately after completing his professional studies, the Doctor , commenced the practice of medicine at Blair's Mills, Pa. Later he went to Huntingdon, and from that place proceeded to Scotland, where he engaged in practice for seven \ears, establishing in the meantime an enviable reputation for skill in the diagnosis of cases and success in their treatment. He then came to Kansas, and for three and one-half years conducted an ex- tensive practice in Plainville, whence, in 1890, he came to Girard, opening an ofHce at this place in partnership with Doctor Gardner. While a resi- dent of Plainville, he engaged in practice with Dr. J. U. Catudal,who is now in Paris, taking a special course of study. In 1881 Doctor Blair was united in marriage with Miss Jeannette Dice, who was born and reared in Scotland, Pa. They are the parents of three children, Lucretia G., Gertrude and Phcebe. Tlic Doctor served as County Physician for one year. He is prominently connected with the Kan- sas State Medical Society and the Southern Kansas Medical Society, and takes a deep interest in all matters of general importance to the profession. He makes a specialty of diseases of the eye and ear, in which he took a special course under Prof. 'A. Friedenwald, M. D., of Baltimore, Md. His reputation as a specialist in the treatment of these diseases is not limited to Girard or the surround- ing country, but extends throughout the state, and he has an extensive practice in these lines, as well as a large general practice. During all the years of his professional career, he has never lost sight of the fact tlrat his vocation is to relieve the suffering, and this he does, not so much for the money it brings him, as for the pleasure it gives him to be able to bring relief and comfort to suf- fering humanit}'. If his time and strength per- mit, he never refuses a call, even though he knows there will he no remuneration. This is the testi- mony of many of the poor, who have never ap- pealed to him in vain. His broad sympathy, ex- tended charity and inherent kindness of heart have made him deservedly popular with all classes. While not an actiye partisan, Dr. Blair gives his support to the principles and nominees of the Re- publican party, and is a firm friend of that politi- cal organization. In his social affiliations, he is identified with the Ancient Order of United Work- men. As a citizen, he is progressive and gives his support to all measures having for their object the promotion of the best interests of Girard and the advancement of the material welfare of Crawford County. '^,1! T. BROOK. Instances of men who have V 1 obtained wealtb through the cultivation I 14 of the soil of southeastern Kansas are too ^ numerous to be considered exceptional. Hundreds there are who, coming to Kansas with- out capital, have caused the land to give its in- crease and have witnessed the results of their labors in a rapidly increasing prosperity. Such an one is the subject of this biographical notice, who is a well known and influential citizen of Blue Mound and an extensive land-owner, his posses- sions aggregating some eighteen hundred acres. Elsewhere in this volume mention is made of Hugh M. Brook, a brother of our subject, the two occupying adjoining residences in the city of Blue Mound. Their father, the late I. J. Brook, was born near Zanesville, Ohio, being the son of John Brook. After his marri.age to Miss Jane Marshall, a native of South Carolina, he settled in what i§ PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 185 now Henderson County, 111., where he accumulated large and valuable possessions, and where his death occurred August 8, 1890. He and his wife were the parents of ten children, viz.: John, Maria, J. W., Smily, Hugh M., Margaret E., Mary, A. T., Charles F. and Jessie. Born in Henderson County, 111., July 28, 1854, our subject grew to manhood upon his father's farm. He received an excellent education, which was commenced in the district schools and com- pleted in the United Presbyterian College of Mon- mouth, 111. He remained at home witii his father until he came to Kansas in the spring of 1879 and settled in Blue Mound Township. He continued to make his home there, devoting his attention to improving his land, until the spring of 1887, when he came to the city of I^lue Mound, and has since been a citizen of this place. Though residing in the eit}', his interests are still in the countr3^ and he engages quite extensively in farming. He is also financially interested in the Queen City salt factory, at Hutchison, Kan. The lady who on the 13th of April, 1881, was united in marriage with Mr. Brook, and who since that time has been his devoted helpmate, dividing his sorrows and doubling his joys, was in maiden- hood Miss Clara L. Cable. She was born in Warren County, 111., and there resided until her marriage at Berwick, that county. She graduated at Mon- mouth College in 1876. Her parents, Ezra and Mar- tha (Latimer) Cable, reside in Floyd Township, Warren County, being among the most prominent people of their section of country. They have had six children: Addle M., Clara L., Ettie, Carl D., Grace and Roy E. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Brook there have Ijeen born three children, namely: Charles F., who was born December, 28, 1882; I. J., .January 11, 1888; and Bessie C, Feb- ruary 16, 1890. Mr. Brook takes a commendable pride in Blue Mound and its advantages, and every movement looking to the material advancement of the city meets with his encouragement and active support. In politics a Republican, he advocates with en- thusiasm and fidelity the platform of his chosen party and supports its candidates with his ballot. His wise discrimination of men and things, excel- lent judgment and high abilities have contributed to secure for him the highest material success, and considerable proniinence in the city and county as well. PRANK ADAMS, who carries on general farming on section 10, Sheridan Township, Crawford County', is the owner of a good farm of one hundred and sixty acres, upon which are a comfortable residence, good barns and out- buildings and all the necessary' improvements that go to make up a model farm. His fields are well tilled, and in connection with the cultivation of his land he buys, feeds and ships stock quite ex- tensively, lie is a practical farmer and business man, and in his dealings has been quite successful.- Mr. Adams was born in Christi.an County, 111., in 1845, and is the third in a family of ten chil- dren who were born unto Leason and Amelia (Ralston) Adams. The father was born in North Carolina in 1816, and was a son of Francis Adams, whose father came to AmericJt with General LaF.ay- ette during the Revolution. The mother of our sub- ject was a native of Indiana. Frank grew to man- hood in his native county, acquired his education in the common schools, and in February, 1870, v.'as united in marriage with Miss Matilda J. Bul- pitt, who was born and reared on Prince Edward Island. Her father, James Bulpitt, was the first preacher of the Church of England on that island, and there he spent his entire life. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Adams were born two chil- dren: Elmer D. and Amelia L., who are still with their parents. In 1877, Mr. Adams brought his family to Crawford County, and purchased the farm on which he now resides. He and his family are all members of tlie Methodist Episcopal Church, and socially he is connected witlk the Masonic fraternitj- and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. In politics, he takes quite an active interest and supports the Republican party. PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPfflCAL RECORD. His father cast his first vote for William Henry Harrison, and his last vote for Gen. Benjamin Har- rison, the illustrious grandson of the Tippecanoe hero. For fifteen consecutive years, Mr. Adams held the office of School Treasurer in his district and proved a capable and faithful official, but has never been an office-seeker. A self-made man, our subject began life for him- self empty handed, but has made the most of his privileges and advantages, and has steadily worked his waj' upward. His industry and enterprise have overcome the difficulties in his path, and he is now the possessor of a comfortable competence, which numbers him among the substantial citizens of the community. He is well and favorably known as one of the self-made business men of southeastern Kansas. Liberal in the support of every worthy enterprise which is brought to his notice, the community finds in him a valued citizen, and he certainly deserves representation in tlie his- tory of his adopted county. J JOHN McHENRY. Having been a resident of Linn County since the fall of 1867, Mr. I McHenry has been a witness of its develop- ' ment, and has contributed to its progress. Perhaps no citizen is more widely known through- out the county than he, and certainly none is more highly respected than "Uncle" John, as he is fa- miliarly called. A man of enterprise and public spirit, he has, while securing his individual success, also contributed to the material advancement of the county. Since locating in the comity, he has resided on section 17, Potosi Township, where lie is extensively engaged in farming. A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. McHenry was born in Indiana County, November 26, 1810, and was reared to manliood in the place of his birth. After completing his education in the common schools, he embarked in farming pursuits, and was thus engaged during the period of his residence in Indiana County. In 1850 he removed to Illinois and settled in Henry County, where he followed the occupation in which he had previously en- gaged. During the seventeen years of his resi- dence there, he became well known throughout the county, and was recognized as one of its most progressive agriculturists. In 1867 he came to Kansas, and has since resided in Linn County, where he owns and Cultivates two hundred acres of fine farming land. His residence is a commo- dious structure, adapted to the comfort and con- venience of his family, wiiile he has also erected suitable buildings for the shelter of stock and stor- age of the various cereals raised on the farm. While residing in Indiana County, Pa., Mr. Mc- Henry was married, in June, 1831, to Miss Mary Williamson, who was born in the Keystone State on the 14th of October, 1810. They are the par- ents of sis surviving children: Sarah J., who is the wife of lidward Bell; Hiram, a resident of Lead- ville, Colo.; Isaac, who makes his home in Potosi Township; John J., who also resides in Potosi Townsliip; Devenia C, who is the wife of Joel Griffin, and resides in AVilson County, Kan.; and Martha, who is at home. The deceased children are: Mary and Catherine, who died in Pennsyl- vania; Samuel, who passed away in Henry County, 111.; and Nancy, formerly the wife of William A. Kaster, and who died in Red River County, Tex. To the township of Potosi Mr. McHenry has al- ways held a most devoted attachment, and what- ever contributes to her growth and advancement he is read}' to espouse. Although lie is an out- spoken Republican in politics, yet some of his warmest friends are among the opposing party, and the ties of party are always with him less strong than those of friendship. He and his wife are devoted members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and formerly he took a prominent part in all religious enterprises, but with advancing 3'ears he has been obliged to desist from active labor. Surrounded by everj' comfort of life, and minis- tered to by loving hands, he is quietl}' passing the twiliglit of his useful existence in his pleasant home. Upon his past he can look without remorse. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 187 and upon his future without fear, and, cheered by the Christian's hope, he awaits the summons to his heavenly home. ^^i«-#-I^»^#i^ located in December, 1855, upon a claim on sec- tion 22, town 22, rano;e 23, where he yet resides, having brought up from its wild condition to its present productive state of cultivation a pre-emp- tion for which he paid $1.25 per acre. Mr. Wayne is a native of Bourbon County, Ky., and was born October 1, 1830. His parents, Temple and Laura (Peyton) Wayne, were also natives of Kentucky. In about 1831 the father and mother removed to Missouri, and not long after the mother died, leaving seven sons and daughters. AVilliam died in Missouri early in life; Mary became the wife of Robert Thockmorton, and died in Linn County, Kan.; Temple makes his home in Missouri; Jo- seph passed away at the age of twenty-two years; Laurinda has been married twice and now resides in Idaho; her first husband was Cornelius Garner, and her second Mr. White. Our subject, John XL, was the next in order of birth; and James H. lives in Missouri. The father subsequently marrying Miss Elizabeth Gregg, they became the parents of nine children, seven of whom survived to adult age. Lucy married John Ruark, and died in But- ler County, Kan.; George resides in Oregon; Eliza- beth married H. Jasper Dingus; Emily is deceased; Susan Martha is the wife of George Mitchell, of Linn County; Alfred and Franklin reside in Linn County. In 1855 the i)arenls of our subject made their home in Kansas and settled in Mound City Town- ship, where later the father took ui) a homestead. He died at the age of sixt}- -three, his wife surviving him many years and passing away in Kansas. The father devoted his life to the pursuit of agriculture, and was a man of tireless indus- try, upright in character and highly respected by all who knew him. Our subject, reared upon a farm, grew up manly and self-reliant, and was well fitted to Like an active part in any work of life which might in the future devolve upon him. He received in the district schools of the home neighborhood a good common-school education, and remained continuously amid the scenes of his childhood until the fall of 1855, when he jour- neyed to Kansas on horseback, and from that time has made this state his permanent residence. Upon December 25, 1857, were united in mar- riage John H. Wayne and Miss Naney Park, daughter of William and Elizabeth Park. Tiie es- timable wife of our subject was born in Randolph Count}% Mo., and came to Kansas with her )3ar- ents. Her father, William Park, was one of the pioneers of 1855, in the spring of which year he pre-empted a claim in Mound City Township. Mr. Park was born in Madison County, Ky., May 19^ 1810, and was the son of David Park. William Park married in Kentucky MiSs Elizabeth Mc- Analley, and with her made his home in Randolph County about 1836. He became the owner of a farm, which he cleared, cultivated and improved. He was Justice of the Peace for many years. In 1855 he journej'ed to Kansas by team, and after many years the mother of Mrs. Wayne i)assed away, mourned by all who knew her, in December, 1884. Mr. Park after a time married the widow of a brotherand resides in Johnson County, lud. Prior to the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Park, eight of her nine children had married and settled near their parents. Doctor Frauklin, the eldest, now lives in San Diego, C'al.; M.irtha, married to Thomas Waldcn, is now deceased; Susan, wife of Theo Tedford, died in Linu County; Nancy is the wife of John H. Wayne; Louise; the wife of Samuel Baldwin, makes her home in Oregon: Lu- cinda is the wife of the Rev. John Baldwin, a minister of the Baptist Church; John R.jnake? his home in Oregon; William H. resides in Linn County; and Sarah died in childhood. Mr. Park, beginning life a poor man, steadily won his way PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. upward and cared tenderly for his children, giv- ing to his sons and daughters each a good educa- tion and thus starting them worthily in life. In belief a Baptist, he is a devout Christian, earnest in good work and a liberal supporter of religious enterprises. Our subject has constantly resided upon his present farm ever since his arrival in Kansas, and devotes himself to the culture of two hundred and twenty-eight acres of land, also handling a .'supe- rior grade of stock, horses, cattle and hogs. Three children have blessed the home with their pres- ence: James W., a citizen of Leavenworth Coun- ty, Kan.; Carrie May, the wife of Edward Bell, of Linn County, Kan.; and Charles E., a book-keeper in Topeka, Kan. For many years Mr. Wayne has been a valued member of the Baptist Church and, possessed of sterling integrity of ciiaracter, ever exerts his influence in behalf of right and justice. During the troublous days of the Civil War, our subject was Quartermaster of the Sixth Regiment of state militia, and was called out for duty several times. Passing through the vicissitudes and trials which beset Kansas in her early days, Mr. Wayne has attained to financial success, and is numbered among the substantial citizens of Linn County. -^^1 \^^ ^f MOS DURBIN, a representative agricultur- (©yt-Jl l ist and successful stock-raiser of Mound I li' City Township, Linn County, is desirably ^ located upon a fine farm of two hundred and six acres, situated on section 10, in one of the most fertile districts of the state. A constant resident of the township since 1860, he enjoys an extended .acquaintance and the high regard of all his fellow-townsmen, with many of whom he has borne the heat and burden of the day in the vicis- situdes which Kans.as has experienced during the past thirty-three years. Enterprising, energetic and a leading citizen of Linn County, he has aided in the advancement and stimulated the pro- gressive interests of the community, and has never been known to withhold his assistance in any mat- ter of mutual welfare. The parents of our subject, Amos and Susan (White) Durbin, were natives of the sunny south, having been born in Maryland. They were there married and afterward removed to Mississippi, where tliey remained one year, returning thence to the home of their childhood, Maryland. After a brief time they sojourned to Kentucky and set- tled in Greenup Count}', which they made tlieir abiding place for a full score of years. Finally they again changed their residence and located in Indiana, where some time later they died. Their nine children were Betsey E., Nancy, Polly, David, Susan, Thomas, William, Amos and Jack- son. Amos was born in Greenup County, Ky., July 4, 1813. He was a mere boy when liis father and mother removed to Johnson County, Ind., where he received his education and was trained to habits of industrious thrift. Upon the 10th of October, 1833, our subject was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Ann Forsyth, a lady of worth, who was born in Oldham County, Ky. Two children were born unto this marriage, one of wliom died in infancy'. The other, Cas- sandra, a lovely and accomplished j'oung lady, married Edward Kingsbury, a native of Oliio, and passed away, beloved by all who knew her, in No- vember, 1869. Mrs. Nancy Ann Durbin died in Johnson County, Ind., in 1837, having survived her marriage but four years. Upon the 7th of November, 1837, Amos Durbin married Miss Mar- garet Featlieringill, who was born in Oldham County, Ky., February 6, 1820. Until 1839 Mr. Durbin continued his residence in Johnson Coun- ty, Ind., but at that time located in Winnebago County, 111., and settled fourteen miles west of Rockford. For many years he was numbered among the leading farmers of that locality, but in the fall of 1860, selling his Illinois property, he with his family journeyed to Kansas and located permanently in Linn County. Mr. Durbin purcliased one hundred and lift}- four acres on section 10, Mound City Township, and being a thoroughly practical farmer, has T^w^ ^x^ y^a PL-' f ^^ .^ rz^ z:p^^ RF.SIDLNCL or CHARLE5 l^ALLLR 5tC . T. , SHFJxl D AN TP.LINN CO, KAN. "^•8,-^ »=!|^^^ ^. -•%. 'tf RESIDENCE or AMOS DURBIN, 5EC,10„MOUND CITY TP LINN CO. KAN. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 191 brought the land to a high state of cultivation and made many valuable improvements, beside adding to his original investment one hundred acres. Aside from the tilling of the soil he profit- ably handles a fine grade of stoclc and has upon his farm some of the best horses and cattle in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Durbin are valued members of the Metliodist Episcopal Church, to which he has belonged for over a half-century, and for thirty years has been a Class-leader. Mrs. Dur- bin is a lady of intelligence and ability and has been prominent in the social and benevolent en- terprises of her locality, and together with her husband enjoys the esteem of many friends. Al- though never a politician in any sense of the word, Mr. Durbin takes a deep interest in the management of both local and national affairs and is known as a man of sterling integrity and a sub- stantial and public-spirited citizen. .f ^) ? ^^ .f'^- ^ Pl ' ellARLES HALLER. Just outside of the corporate limits of the village of Prescott, on section 7, lies one of the best farms of Linn County. This attractive place is the prop- erty of Mr. Haller, one of the honored pioneers of Kansas, whose residence in Linn County dates from the 21st of June, 1857. He was born in Frederick County, Md., Januar}' 14, 1827, being the son of Jacob and Catherine (Bolingcr) Ilaller. His father, who was a native of Bavaria, Germany, was a soldier under Napoleon Bonaparte. After his marriage he emigrated to the United States and settled in Maryland, where he secured em- ployment as a day laborer. There he passed his remaining j'ears until at tlie age of eighty-six he closed his eyes upon the scenes of earth. His wife survived for a few years. In the parental family there were seven chil- dren, who grew to mature years and are now liv- ing. Jacob resides in Frederick County, Md. Ann Maria married Joshua Murray and makes her home in Maryland. Elizabeth, also a resident of Maryland, is the wife of David Minnick; Catherine married John Ringel, of Maryland; Charlotte, Mrs. Harman Fulmer, resides in Maryland; Daniel makes his home in Linn County. Our subject, who is the fourth in order of birth, spent his youthful j-ears in his native county and state, where he attained his majority. In boyhood he attended the common schools, and later he was em- ployed on a farm. Removing to Ohio at the age of twenty-one. our subject sojourned for a time in Montgoraer}' County and worked on a farm near Dayton, his wages ranging from ^11 to $20 per month. He also dealt to some extent in horses. On the 15th of April, 1857, he removed to Cooper County, Mo., and in June following he came to Kansas and settled on Indian lands in Bourbon County-, where he purchased a claim consisting of one hun- dred and sixty acres. In the fall of 1857 he jjur- chased a claim, this one being located in Linn County on the Miami Reservation. He jn-e-, erapted the claim and made it his home until in September, 1861, when he enlistetl us a member of Company G, Seventh Kansas Cavalry. ■ The regi- ment was mustered into service on the 1st of Sep- tember at Leavenworth, Kan., and after receiving instructions went to Kans.is City, and later oper- ated in Missouri until February, 1862. From that month until April of the same year, they remained at the headquarters at Humboldt, Kan. From Humboldt the regiment was ordered to Lawrence, thence to Ft. Riley, and from there to St. Louis, Mo., and Columbus,. Ky., reaching the latter place on the 2d of June, 18G2. They were next ordered to Union City, then to Corinth, Miss., where they participated in the second battle of Corinth under General Rosecrans. Later under General Grant our subject took part in the ad- vance on Vicksburg. He was also present at Wa- ter Valley and fought at the engagement on the Yellow Busliey. When the enemy from the rear captured Holly Springs, our subject with his regi- ment marched to that place, arriving the day^after the battle. They followed the rebel force to Bol- iver, Tenn., and by riding all night succeeded in getting ahead of the enemy. In the morning the 192 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. pickets were attacked, lines formed, and with six- teen hundred cavah-y Van Dorn's army was routed and pursued into Mississippi. Once more tliey went to Holly Springs and from there marched to Summerville, looking after Colonel Faulkner. After passing the winter at Germantown, the regiment proceeded to Tuscumbia. Ala., on the Dodge expedition, and after a brief engagement with the enemy fell back to Tuscumbia, then to Town Creek, where a fight took place. While scouting for General Dodge several skirmishes ensued. From Corinth they marched to Barns- ville, whence one thousand of the best-mounted men rode to Tupelo, where a battle took place. The company of which our subject was a member was dismounted. They made a charge on the enemy, scattering the ranks and disorganizing the forces, whom they followed into the country, so that when the bugle sounded the recall the\' were out of hearing. In number the}' were forty, and after the enemy rallied these fortj' men were within the rebel lines and thus cut off from the command. After the engagement the rebels fell back on these forty men, who opened fire and stampeded the enemy, thus succeeding not only in effecting their own escape, but also in capturing fifteen prisoners. They killed many of the con- federates, but did not lose one of their number. For their valorous and heroic action they received great praise. In July, 1864, the regiment took part in the battle under A. J. Smith at Tupelo. At the lime of the assassination of President Lincoln, our sub- ject was stationed at Pilot Knob, and later was ordered to southern Missouri. In July, 1865, he went to Cape Girardeau, Mo., from there by steam to Omaha, Neb., next to Ft. Kearney, and from there back to Leavenworth, Kan. At the expiration of hostilities he was discharged, Decem- ber 29, 1865. During the period of his active service he had several horses shot under him and frequently his clothes were pierced by bullets, but he fortunately escaped uninjured and was always ready for duty, with the exception of eight days spent in a hospital. During the latter months of his service, he was Commissary-Sergeant. Returning to Linn County, Mr. Haller resumed farming operations and also dealt extensively in real estate, having at different times owned a large amount of real estate. At present he is the owner of three hundred and forty-seven acres of land, which is subdivided into three well improved farms. Prior to coming to Kansas he had through econom}' saved 1600, but in 1858 he unfortunately lost all he had by fire. Undaunted by this catas- trophe, he commenced once more to build up his fortune, and with what success we have already noted. In politics he is*a Republican. He has served as Township Trustee, having been nominated for that position without his knowledge. He has been twice married, his first wife having been Amanda, daughter of William and Sarah Osborn, natives of North Carolina. Mrs. Amanda Haller was born in Indiana and died in Kansas, leaving a son, William O. The second wife of Mr. Haller bore the maiden name of Mary Woodman and is a daughter of Samuel and Mar}' E. (Miller) Wood- man, natives of Vermont and Pennsylvania. Our subject is a man of energy, keen in his business transactions and thoughtful in his intercourse with others. J'OHN W. BENNETT. Carlyle we believe it was who said that "the true delineation of the most humble man and his scene of ^ pilgrimage through life is capable of inter- esting the greatest men; that all men are to an un- speakable degree brothers, each man's life a strange emblem of every man's; and that human portraits, faithfully drawn, are of all pictures the welcomest on human walls." Within the limits of the pres- ent volume, it will be impossible to present a por- trait, and it shall be our attempt merelj' to give a faithful sketch of the events which have been es- pecially noteworthy in the life of Mr. Bennett. Now a resident of Parsons, where he is engaged in the .agricultural implement business, the subject of this sketch is a native of Kane County, 111., and W.1S born on the 2d of July, 1849. His father, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 193 Elias Bennett, was born in Chemung County, N. Y., and grew to manhood in that place, where he married Miss Sarah, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Reser. After iiis marriage he engaged in farming in Ciiemung County until about 1833, when he settled in Kane County, 111., and em- barked in farming pursuits. In 1862 he enlisted in the artillery under the command of Capt. George Renrick, and continued in active service until, as a result of exposure and long marches, he contracted disease, which caused his death at Knoxville, Tenn., in January, 1863. His widow survived for a number of years, passing away on the 12th of December, 1891. He was a man of prominence in his community, and an ardent ad- vocate of the Democratic party. In the parental famil5 there were nine children, of whom seven are still living. John W. was reared in Kane County, and there received a fair education. In 1881 he came to Kansas, and for a time conducted a livery business at Parsons. Af- ter eight years thus spent, he started in the agri- cultural implement business, in which he has since engaged. As a business man, he is conservative and cautious, prudent in making investments and judicious in the conduct of his business, yet he is energetic and pushing. In Newaygo Count}', Mich., March 14, 1875, Mr. Bennett was united in marriage with Miss Clara M., daughter of Charles Warren, a resident of Ionia County, Mich. Mrs. Bennett di^d on the 19th of February, 1892, after having become the mother of three children, Mabel, Grace and Cora. Grace died February 12, 1893, at tlieageof eleven years and fifteen da3's. In his political opinions, Mr. Bennett is a Republican and an active worker in the party. He has served for six years as a member of the City Council, and for twoyears was a member of the Board of Education. At the Re- publican County Convention, in August, 1893, he was nominated for Sheriff of the county, and was elected by a majority of four hundred antl eightj-- six. Sociall}', Mr. Bennett is identified with the Ma- sonic fraternity, being a member of Parsons Lodge No. 117. He is connected with the Knights of Pythias, Uniformed Rank, and has been an active member of the lodge. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Select Knights of the city. In every enterprise calcu- lated to promote the interests of Parsons, he is warmly interested, and gives his support to every public-spirited enterprise. ^^^li-^-i^i^^ OHN BURDUE, the owner of the northeast quarter of section 18, Centreville Town- ship, is one of the well known farmers of Linn County, and occupies a high place in the regard of his neighbors. He is one of the pio- neers of the Sunflower State, whither he came in the spring of 1857 from his former home in Huron County, Ohio, and has been, closely con- nected with the history of the township since the date of his ariival here. A practical and indus- trious man, he devotes his attention closely to the details of farm labor, and has met with success in his undertakings. The Burdue family is of French origin. The grandfather of our subject was Nathaniel Burdue, a native of France, and a long-time resident of the Kej'stone State. William Burdue, father Of John, was born in Erie County, Pa., and in his early manhood married Elizabeth Blazier, a native of Hanover Township, Washington County, Pa. The father of Mrs. Burdue was George Blazier, who was presumably a descendant of German an- cestors. The parents of our subject settled in Huron County, Ohio, soon after their marriage, and made it their permanent home until called from earth. Tliej' were the paients of seven chil- dren who lived to maturity, namelj': Nathaniel, George, William W. (deceased), John, Jacob (de- ceased), Isaac and Benjamin. The members of the family who still survive are highly respected and prominent in their various communities. Born in Huron County, Ohio, Februaiy 22, 1822, the subject of this biographical notice was 194 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. reared to manhood in that county, and remained there until the time of his removal to Kansas, al- though meantime he had made temporary sojourns in other places. In the fall of 1844 he left Huron County and removed to Cass County, Mich., where he resided for two years, working for others by the month. He did not feel satisfied to make his permanent home in Michigan, and accordingly re- turned to Ohio in 1846, and continued to reside there until 1857, when he located in Linn Count}'. En route to Kansas, he stopped in Iowa, remain- ing there through the winter and coming to Linn County in the spring. In Centreville Township Mi: Burdue secured a claim to a tract of land and has since made this his home. Farming has been his life occupation, and he is now the owner of two hundred and forty acres, which he secured through industry and the exercise of good judgment. His marriage was solemnized in Huron County, Oiiio, on the 20th of June, 1848, his wife being Miss Sarah Hill, who, it is thought, was born in the state of New York. A stanch Democrat in his political opinions, Mi\ Burdue gives his support to the principles of his chosen party, and his ballot may always be relied upon in behalf of its candidates. ^^f NDREW TIIRONDSON. As indicated by W/Ui the name, the subject of this sketch is a /// ll) Norwegian. He was born in Norwa}', and ^J was reared to manhood in his native land, whence, in the fall of 1865, he set sail for America. Alone, with little money and no friends, he landed in the city of New York, and shortly afterward came west to Chicago, where he remained for three years. lie then located in Kansas City and for two years followed the trade of a currier and tan- ner. While a resident of Kansas City, Mr. Throndson w.as united in marriage with Miss Maria L. Eman- uelson, who was a native of Sweden. With his wife, he removed in 1871 to Kansas and resided for a time in Bourbon County, removing from there to Crawford County in 1874 and locating up- on the farm where he now resides. In Bourbon County he was engaged in mining, but since coming to this county he has followed farming and stock-raising. Entering upon this vocation in a small way, he has steadily advanced and prospered, and is now one of the most successful farmers and largest landowners of-this section of the state. Tiie farm which Mr. Throndson owns and oper- ates is located in Sherman Township and consists of six hundred and twenty-eight acres, all of which he has accumulated since coming to this count}'. The place is well stocked with cattle and valuable horses, and Mr. Tlirondson has been quite success- ful in his efforts as a stock-raiser. In addition to farming and stock-raising, he has had the manage- ment and control of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Memphis Railroad tree farm at Farlington, having accepted tiiat position at the solicitation of the owners. Tiie first marriage of Mr. Throndson resulted in tiie birth of six children: Alma, Hylmer, Oscar, Signe, Julius and Gustav. The mother of these children died at her home March 23, 1886. By his second marriage, which united him with Mamie Traver, there were born three children: Clarence, Irene and Cecil. Though not a native of this country, no native-born citizen takes a deeper or more intelligent interest in its welfare than does Mr. Throndson. In politics, he gives his support to the men and measures of the Republican party, of which he is a loyal adherent. lie has served as Treasurer of Sherman Township for one term and has occupied other positions of trust and responsi- bility. He is also interested in educational affairs, and has given his children the best advantages possible in the wa}' of obtaining an education. In religious connections, Mr. Throndson is iden- tified with the Methodist P^piscopal Church and gave liberally of his time and means toward the erection of the new church edifice at Farlington. In his social relations, he is a member of the Ma- sonic fraternity and is prominent in that order. En- terprising and public-spirited, he is always in favor POKTKAIT AND IJIOGRArillCAL RECORD. 195 of, and lends his substantial assistance to, all pro- jects which are likely to benefit his locality. His life furnishes an excellent illustration of the suc- cess due to honesty and fair dealing in connection with energy and economy. ^ — o^^i^S JJOHN A. IlKNNING, M. D., Pii. D. The healing art has always been held in honor, whatever the state of society. Among all people to-day the curer of ills, by what name soever called, is esteemed a friend of his kind. Prominent among the close students of his profession and in his mission of healing the sick, Dr. John A. Henning's generous treatment of his patients, his liberality and kindness of heart, have won for him not the respect alone, but the earnest regard of the large clientele wiiich he has gathered around him. He is a native of Bucks County, Pa., born September 7, 1829, and his ancestors for manj' generations have been resi- dents of that state. The parents of our subject, David and Eliza- beth (Schuartz) Henning, were born in the Key- stone State in 1798 and 1802 respectively, and the father was a farmer by occupation.' In 18.35 he removed with his family to Darke County, Ohio, and thence in 1848 to Wayne County-, Ind., and settled on a farm near Richmond, where his death occurred in 1877. His wife passed away the year previous. They were the parents of ten children, nine of whom attained their majmity, .John A. being the fourth in order of birth. The early life of the latter was passed on the farm and he attended the country schools, where the "three Rs" were taught. In those days a per- son who understood arithmetic and could read and write was well qualified to teach school. When young Henning was seventeen years of age he met with an accident while working around a threshing-machine. One of bis lower limbs was caught and he was crippled for life. His parents being poor, he was obliged to choose some occupa- tion whereby he would \je enabled to earn his own livelihood, and he chose teaching. During the winter seasons he attended the high school at Richmond, and in the summer he taught school to earn suflicient means to clothe himself and at- tend school the following winter. When nine- teen years of age, an accident occurred which changed his course in life. A professor of phre- nology came to the neighborhood, and among the numerous persons to have their heads examined was our subject. The professor informed hin) that he would make an excellent architect or a fine mechanic, but as he was a cripple he would ad- vise him to study medicine. Young Henning de- clared he would never be a doctor, that he had no desire to studj' medicine, and that he had very little respect for phj^sicians. Returning to Ms school, our subject remained there for some time, but within a year began the study of medicine under the instruction of Dr. George W. Reynolds. At the same tfmehe taught school, and in the spring of the year 1856 he took a course of lectures in the Eclectic Med- ical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio. In May of the same 3'ear, he hung out his sign as Dr. .J. A. Henning, at Dunkirk, Ind., and is was thought by many that he could not make a living. He at- tended closely to his business, however, and at the end of his first year's practice had ^900. For eight years he remained at Dunkirk, and then re- moved Uj Farmland, Randolph County, Ind., and five years later changed his location to Redkcy, Ind. There he gave up his profession, and for two years he engaged in merchandising. He be- came the owner of a gristmill., but this was. de- stroyed by fire, and as he met with other losses, which satisfied his ambition as a merchant, he re- turned to his profession. In 1880 he was gradu- ated from the Bennett Medical College, of Chi- cago, after which he located in Indianapolis, where he assisted in founding the Indiana Eclec- tic Medical College, in which he occupied the chair of materia medica and therapeutics. He was well pleased with the position, but on account of his wife's poor health and to please his son, 196 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPIUCAL RECORD. who wislied to go west, he turned his face toward the setting sun, and came to Kansas January 3, 1883. He located at Garnett and entered upon a lucrative practice, which he still continues. The Doctor is a close student, and in 1892 the degree of Ph. D. was conferred upon him bj' the Society of American Literature and Art of Buf- falo, N. Y. He is a frequent contributor to med- ical journals, and his name is well known among the medical fraternity. Being a careful financier, he has accumulated enough of this world's goods to pLace him in very comfortable circumstances. He h.as no desire to save money, but wishes to got solid enjoyment out of it as he goes along, and to rest his mind from his practice he and his wife frequently take extended trips. Dr. Henning was married in 1853 to Miss Ase- nath, daughter of Boyd and Rebecca Lindville. She was a native of Delaware County, Ind.,and was born May 7, 1836. To Dr. and Mrs. Henning were born two children, a daughter and son, the former of whom died in infanc}'. The son, whose birth oc- curred in 1855, married Miss May Green and is a successful farmer, residing six miles northeast of Garnett. In politics the Doctor is a Repub- lican, and is now County Physician. He is a member of the State Medical Society of Kansas, Missouri and Indiana, and sociall^^ is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He and his wife are prom- inent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, with which they have been connected for man3' years. ^^EORGE H. McD |/| the District Coi ^^i\ dent of Girard, ■ ! EORGE H. McDonald, Deputy Clerk of Court, and a prominent resi- was born in Butler County, Pa., on the 20th of August, 1825. He is of imme- diate Scotch descent, his father, Norman McDon- ald, having been born in the land of thistles. From that country he emigrated to America in boyhood, and settled in Pennsylvania, where for a number of years he made his home in Butler County. Thence he removed to Ohio, and resided in Meigs County until his death, which occurred in 1851. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and participated in tliat memorable and useless struggle at New Orleans, under the brave leader- ship of General Jackson. In Butler County, Pa., the subject of this sketch passed the days of his youth in a comparatively uneventful manner, alternating attendance at the common schools with^hard work upon the home farm. At the .age ef twenty-four years lie re- moved to Meigs County, Ohio. Prior to that event, however, he had engaged in teaching school, having entered that profession at the age of sev- enteen. In 1863 he enlisted .as aftiember of Com- pany M, Fifth Illinois Cavalry, and remained in the service until the close of the war. After re- maining for a time in the Quartermaster's depart- ment, he took charge of the Brigade Commissary's department, and continued in that capacity until October 29, 1865, when he was honorably dis- cluTrged. Upon retiring from the army, Mr. McDonald went to Wayne County, 111., where he continued to make his home until 1878. He removed from that state to Iowa, and remained there for four years. Later he sojourned in Illinois for one year, and from there came to Kansas, where he and each of his sons pre-empted claims in Clark County. In 1890 he came to Crawford County, where he has since made his home. He was united in marriage in 1851 with Miss Sarah F. Martin, and they are the parents of six living children: Emma, wife of C. L. King, and a resident of Clark County, Kan.; Mrs. Viola Hardin; William W., who is the popular District Clerk residing in Gir- ard; Norman, who lives in F'arlington; George W., one of the editors of the Herald; and Clara, who lives at home. In all public and political matters, Mr. McDon- ald takes an intelligent interest, and gives the weight of his influence to the Republican party, believing the principles of this political organiza- tion best adapted to promote the welfare of the people. He affiliates with the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to the post at Girard. In re- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 197 ligious coiineclioiis, he and his wife are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which they are active and prominent members. For some years he has engao;ed as a dealer in stock, which he keeps on his land in Clark County, and from the sale of which he receives a good income. While a resident of Wayne County, 111., he served .as a member of the County Court. For seven years he filled the position of Assessor of the township, and he has also served as Justice of the Peace, and in other oflices of trust. ^f I^ONZO APPLEGATE, a practical and suc- WfJ\\ cessful general .agriculturist cultivating a /// ll finel3' improved farm of two hundred ^y acres located in Centreville Township, Linn County, Kan., has been a leading citizen of this part of the state for about a score of years. Our subject is a native of New Jersey, and was born April 8, 1842, near Tom's River, Ocean County. His parents, Moses and Euphemia (Hey- er) Applegate, were both born in New Jersey, the mother being a native of Morris County.. The Ap- plegates were of sturdy Scotch ancestry, but the paternal grandfather, Ebenezer Applegate, was for a long time a resident of New Jersey. In that state he spent his declining years, and died at an ad- vanced age. The Hej-er family was descended from a Jong line of German forefathers, thrifty, hard-working and upright people. The mother, after a life of faithfulness to her husband and family, passed away in the state of her birth in the year 1875. Tlnee children of the parents survived" to adult age, Alonzo, Peter C. and James. The father was by occupation a farmer, and upon the old home- stead our subject gained much of the pr.actical knowledge which has aided him upward in the struggle of daily life. He spent the years of youth in assisting his parents and receiving in- struction in the home schools of the district. Upon May 16, 1861, were united in marriage Alonzo Applegate and Miss Sarah W. Moore, the latter of'whom was born in Pennsylvania, Decem- ber 26, 1843. The parents of Mrs. Applegate, Michael and Elizabeth (Mears) Moore, were also natives of the Quaker State, where they spent the first part of their married life. They afterward located in New Jersey, and Anally removed to Linn County, Kan., in 1867. This state was their permanent home — with the exception of the tliree years spent in Missouri — until 1892, when' they returned to New Jersey, where they now reside. Of their large family of twelve sons and daugh- ters, eleven survived to reach adult age, and are in the order of their birth: Joseph, Nathan, Sarah, Ann, Rachael, Fannie, Mary, Elizabeth, Lewis, John and Carrie. John died in Centreville Town- ship, Linn County, in 1874. Our subject was manned in Ocean County, N. J., and with his excellent wife was making his hom'e in his native state when, in 1863, he enlisted in Company F, Fourteenth New Jersey Infantry, and remained in the service of the Government for one year, at the end of which time he was dis- charged for disability. During the twelvemonth Mr. Applegate had courageously participated in the battles of the Wilderness, Cold Harbor, Ber- muda Hundred and Petersburgh. Constantly ex- posed to the perils of the battlefield and the vicis- situdes of the weather, he was taken ill with typhoid fever and was discharged on account of his feeble condition from the hospital at Newark, N.J. Our subject returned to Ocean County and en- gaged in the pursuit of farming near his old liome until the fall of 1873. Emigrating to Kansas, lie for four years rented and worked land in Cen- treville Township, then homesleaded forty acres where he now resides. In these passing 3-ears he has been financially prospered, and has increased his homestead by the addition of one hundred and sixty acres. He has brought his land up toa high state of cultivation, h.as improved his property with excellent and commodious buildings and he 198 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. now ranks among the prosperous and substantial citizens of the county. Twelve children blessed the union of ]\Ir. and Mrs. Applegate, one of whom passed away in in- fancj'^ and one in early childhood. Tlie surviv- ing sons and daughters are: Alonzo E., who mar- ried Jane Randall; Sarah, the wife of John Won- derley, Jr.; Effle, the wife of Wesley Hale; Editli, the wife of Eugene Shoemaker; Moses, who mar- ried Miss Clara Elington; Fannie, Michael, Ona, Jesse and Pearl. The brothers and sisters enjo}' a wide acquaintance and the affectionate regard of a large circle of old-time friends. Politically our subject is a Republican and has ever been inter- ested in local and national issues, and, a liberal- spirited and patriotic citizen, is an important fac- tor in matters of mutual welfare. Fraternally he is associated with the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, and is a ready aid in good work and benevolent enterprises. i^+^l W EVI SMITH. Among the fine farms of I (^ Linn County is the Smith homestead, which /IL^. is located on section 18, Potosi Township, in the midst of a rich farming country. Original- ly consisting of eighty acres, it now comprises one liundred and sixty acres, upon which have been placed all the improvements modern agriculture can suggest. Through a proper rotation of crops and fertilization of the soil, the value of the land lias been greatly increased, and the place now ranks among the finest in the township. The resi- dence is a neat and cozy aliode, furnislied in a manner indicating tlie refined tastes of the in- mates. The fourth in a family of ten children, our sub- ject is tlie son of John S. and Margaret (Van Gor- der) Smith, natives respectively of Orange Coun- ty, N. Y., and New York City. The father resides in Iowa, but the mother departed this life at her home in Iowa County, Iowa. In the county of Tompkins, state of New York, the subject of this sketch was born on the 6th of January, 1834. When lie was about six years of age, he was taken by his parents to Michigan, and sojourned for six months in .Jackson County, removing thence to Calhoun County, where the years of his boy- hood and youth were passed. His education was limited to the common schools of the home dis- trict, but through self-culture he has become well informed. When about twejity 3'ears of age, Mr. Smitli re- moved to Iowa County, Iowa, where lie engaged in farming for a number of years, meeting with considerable success in his chosen occupation. He continued to reside in Iowa until lie came to Linn County in July, 1870. Here he made settlement on section 18, Potosi Township, where he pur- chased eighty acres and commenced the labor of tilling the soil. As above stated, his landed pos- sessions now aggregate one hundred and sixty atres. As a farmer, he introduces all the modern machinery and improvements upon his place, and keejis abreast with the latest information in the agricultural world. In Iowa County, Iowa, August 25, 1861, the ceremony was performed which united in marriage Levi Smith and Miss Sarah A. Coy. The bride was an amiable young lady of seventeen years, whose winning manners had won for her a host of warm friends in her girlhood's home. She was born in Jackson County, Ind., March 17, 1844, and in childhood accompanied her father's family to Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. Her par- ents, Moses and Appsla (Ballard) Coy, were na- tives of Kentucky, and died in Iowa County, Iowa. They had two children, Mrs. Smith being the younger. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of four living children: Loretta C, the wife of Charles Barker; Rosa M., Mrs. Alfred Smith; Lot- tic E. and John M. Three children are deceased: one that died unnamed in infancy; Charles D., who died when eighteen months old; and Libbie, who passed away at tlie age of six years. Tlirough his long and honorable career as a farmer, Mr. Smith has always displayed the utmost probity in all his business transactions and a painstaking perseverance in everything he under- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. takes. He affiliates witli tbe Democratic party, and on that ticket has been elected to a number of the minor offices in Potosi Township. His inter- est in educational matters has been deep and un- wavering, and he has given his children every ad- vantage for acquiring good educations. He and bis wife, by their broad sympathy, inherent kind- ness of heart, extended cliarity and devotion to friends, have gained the lasting regard of all their associates. FATHER F. VERDAN, pastor of St. wu/c 1—^ Aloyssius Parish, in Crawford County, jt^ was born in Savo_v, France, and was edu- cated in the country of his birth. He began the study for tlie ministry at the age of nine. He could read long before he could walk, and although he was so 3'oung when he began his ministerial studies he found no difficulty in keeping up with his classes. He was graduated from the highest institutions of learning in Paris. At the age of twenty -six years. Father Verdan came to America, and entered the Notre Dame University, in Indiana, where he learned the Eng- lish language. Later, he went to New Orleans, and taught language in the St. Isadore College, where he remained for eight months. He was then ordained, and went to Montreal, Canada, but left that place after eight months, because of the loss of hearing in one ear. From Canada he came to Crawford Count}', Kan., where he soon regained his hearing. Here he began to build up the church, and now the congregation consists of about eighty- five families. He established a store for the ben- efit of the community, also a creamery and a postofflce,and expects soon to start a mill and a blacksmith's shop. At AValnut, Father Verdan built one of tlie finest church edifices in the county, and there is a good 3 congregation at that place. For the first six j'ears of his residence in Crawford County he conducted services at Girard. He is probably one of the best known priests in the soutlieastern part of the state. Although he takes no part in politics, he keeps himself well informed on the issues of the day. He gives his entire attention to cliurch work, and is greatly beloved by his people. Of a family of three brothers, Father Verdan is the only one who took up the work of the church and came to America. His youngest brother be- came a surgeon in the French army, and died in Africa. Although only twenty-seven ye&rs of age at the time of his death, he had already be- come a noted physician. m^mi <^ 1^ T. DUTTON, of Erie, follows farming and \/jJ// stock-raising. He was born in Marion V^' County, Ohio, on the 16th of September, 1841, and his father, Virden Dutton, was one of the pioneer settlers of that count}-, whither he re- moved from Delaware, his native state. He was married in Delaware to Miss Hannah Carey. Locat- ing in Wabash County, Ind., he there engaged in milling untilhis death. In politics, he was a sup- porter of the Whig party, and was a man of ster- ling worth. The subject of this sketcii is the sixth in a fam- ily of nine children. He was a lad of only four summers when his parents removed to Indiana, where he was reared to manhood. In its public schools he acquired his education and then began working in a brick yard, where he was employed for six years. Subsequentlj' he embarked in gen- eral merchandising, purchasing his stock with the capital he had acquired through his industry and economy in previous years. ^ In 1863, Mr. Dutton was united in marriage with Miss Mary Welch, a native of York, Pa. They began their domestic life in Indiana, but in 202 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1869 came to Neosho County, locating in Erie, in company with his brother, George F. Dutton, who is now living in Los Angeles, Cal. It was not long before his fellow-townsmen recognizefl his worth and abilitj', and a j'ear after his arrival he was elected Constable, which office he filled for six years. During this time he was also Coroner of the county, and was elected and served as Justice of the Peace. When his term as Constable had ex- pired, he embarked in the hardware and grocery business, which he continued for about nine years. In June, 1869, the mother of our subject came to this county and entered forty acres of land from the Government. She died about 1888, but previously her land had been laid off into town lots, which form the now thriving city of f^rie. Mr. Dutton of this sketch owns two hun- dred an(^ sixty acres of land in Erie Township ad- joining the town. He at first purchased sixty-six acres, but from time to time he has added to this until he now has a fine farm, whose extent is given above. In January, 1880, Mr. Dutton was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife. He afterward mar- ried Miss Lou Hiniraelright, a native of Clinton County, Mo. Mr. Dutton now has three children: Charles C, who is now Deputy Count}' Treasurer of Neosho County; Dallas D., who is in the employ of Bradley, Wheeler & Co., of Kansas City, Kan.; and Daisy D., who is at home. Since the organization of the party, our subject has been a stalwart Republican, and many times has he been honored with elections to public office. He has served as Township Clerk, Township Treasurer, and has been a member of the School Board for three years. He was Mayor of the city for four years, and was Clerk of the Council. So- cially, he is connected with the Masonic fraternity and the Order of the Eastern Star, the Odd Fellows' society, the Encampment and Rebecca Lodge. He is also Past Grand of the Odd Fellows' society, and has represented the local lodge in the Grand Lodge, also the Encampment and Rebecca Lodge. Mr. Dutton now owns and occupies a fine resi- dence in Erie, and has about forty town lots. He also has another residence and two store buildings. He is ojie of the pioneers of this place and has been prominently identified with its growth and upbuilding and all that pertains to its develop- ment. He has been connected with the official, social and business interests of the place and is recognized as one of the valued citizens whom Neosho County could ill afford to lose. ^>-^ fi RESIDENCE or R. G. 5TC W ART , 5 EC. £8., PAOLA TP, MIAMI CO,, KAN PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPfflCAL RECORD. 21] one are actively identified. Mr. Stewart has never been an advocate of secret organizations and is not identified witli any fraternal association. In addition to general fanning he has made a specialty of raising Clydesdale horses and has met with flat- tering success in that department of agriculture. All the improvements now noticeable upon his farm are the result of his efforts, and the place ranks among the finest in the county. The build- ings are substantial, each adapted to its special purpose. The traveler who passes the farm inva- riably pauses to admire the handsome residence, which Mr. Stewart erected at a cost of $4,000, and which is one of the finest in the county. ^^EORGE ROOKS ,'f| (— , part of the co ^^jj sinew, from whi' ^^EORGE ROOKSTOOL. The agricultural community is its bone and lich come the strength and vigor necessary to carry on the affairs of manu- facture, commerce and the state. When the agri- cultm-al class is composed of men and women of courage, enterprise, intelligence and integrity, prosperity will attend all departments of activity, and this is pre-eminently the case in Miami Coun- ty. Among the sons of Ohio who have brought with them to Kansas the sturdy habits of inde- pendence, integrity and industry, which have ever marked the native Ohioan, we are gratified to be able to mention George Rookstool, whose beauti- ful farm is to be found on section 7, township 19, range 23, Osage Township. Our subject was born in Preble County, OhiO) November 6, 1833, to the union of Samuel and Mary (Brown) Rookstool. In 1835 his parents removed to Elkhart County, Ind., and there passed the remainder of his days. TLey were honest, upright citizens and were held in high es- teem by all. George was but two years of age when his parents removed to P^lkhart County, and there he grew to mature years, actively engaged in cultivating the soil of his father's farm. He secured a good practical education in the common schools and then began teaching, following this profession for one term and meeting with good success. In 1855 Mr. Rookstool was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca Bunger, a native of Elkhart County, Ind., and the daughter of George and Mary Bunger, who were esteemed residents of that county. Following his marriage our subject rented land in Elkhart County until 1859, when he started westward with his family.. After a journe}- of one month in a wagon he reached Kansas and at once took a claim where he now resides, and "in due time pre-empted the same. On account of ill health he was obliged to return to Indiana in 1862, and for six years followed farming in Elk- hart County. He then returned to his Kansas home and has since been remarkably successful as a farmer and stock-raiser. He is now the owner of four hundred and eighty-eight acres of land and has one of the finest residences in the town- ship. Everything about his place ppoves that h6 is a man of enterprise and energy, and all his farming operations are conducted in a manner re- flecting the highest credit upon his management and good judgment. For a number of years he gave his attention largely to the breeding of Short-horn cattle, but in connection is now en- gaged in raising draft and trotting horses. By his marriage Mr. Rookstool 'became the fa- ther of eleven children, of whom the following attained years of maturity: Albert, residing in Miami County; Martha, wife of Fred Diehin, of Linn County; Emma, wife of Jerome Russell, of Pratt County, Kan.; Ashlc}', of Miami County; Ella, wife of Charles Springer, of Linn County, Kan.; Samuel, of Miami County; George C. and Minnie, who are at home. A grand-daughter, Edith, makes her home with our subject. In his political views Mr. Rookstool is a stanch advocate of Republican principles and cast his first Presi- dential vote for Col. J. C. Fremont in 1856. He has been a member of the School Board and has held other local positions in his township. So- cially, he is identified with Lodge No. 131, A. V. &. A. M., and also belongs to the Eastern Star, in 212 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. which liis wife also holds membership. Both are highly respected in the community, and their home is a model of comfoil and convenience. '^+#^^4^-^- ^f^EV. R. H. 8HERAR, ordained in 1878 as a lIL;^ preacher of the Cumberland Presbyterian l^\ Church, and a man of ability and enter- ^i^prise, is an extensive landholder and a prosperous general agriculturist, whose home farm is located upon section 18, Stanton Township, Miami County, Kan. Long a resident of the state and closely identified with tlie vital interests of Kansas, Mr. Sherar has, as a citizen and a minister of the Gospel, greatly aided in the upward growth and rapid advancement of his present locality, and, widely known, commands universal respect and esteem. Our subject, born September 1, 1837, in Franlilin County, N. Y., was tlie son of Caleb Sherar, a native of Maryland, who was born in 1811. The family is of English descent. Grandfather Sherar being a captain in the regular army of England. Captain Sherar took part in the battle of Waterloo, and was given a grant of two hun- dred acres of land near Cork, Ireland. A man of ambition, he determined to emigrate to America, and in 1813 crossed the Atlantic and settled in the state of New York. The mother of Rev. R. H. Sherar was Ann (Moore) Sherar, who was born in Ireland, of Scotch-Irish descent. Tlie home of the parents was blessed with the presence of eight children, four sons and four daughters. Three of the broth- ers and two of the sisters are yet living. Tlie mother was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and active in good work. The parents arriving in Kansas in 1855 were the first set- tlers of Stanton Township. The father was an active politician and joined the militia during the Civil War. After a career of busy usefulness lie passed away in 1872, the mother also entering into rest the same year. Our subject, spending liis boyhood days mostly in Illinois, attended the excellent sciiools of Free- port and Cherry Valley. Accompanying his i)ar- ents to Kansas when eighteen years of age, he en- tered into the pursuits of agriculture, and the suc- ceeding year, 1856, joined the force of John Brown at Osawatomie. The force, consisting of thirty- five men, took part in the engagements of Black Jack, Middle Creek and Osawatomie. Mr. Sherar actively participated in the various difficulties shared by John Brown until the departure of the latter for Virginia. During one of the border fights our subject received a buckshot wound in the forehead. Well acquainted with Brown and personally drilled by him, Mr. Sherar served as Corporal under him and was later offered a com- mission as Colonel in a Virginia regiment if he would go to the south. Our subject preached tlie funeral sermon of one of the men who escaped from Harper's Ferry and afterward died in Paola. He was named Charles Leonhardts, and was known as a man of great personal courage. In 1859 were united in marriage R. H. Sherar and Miss Maggie S. Downen, daughter of Job and Ala- bama (Williams) Downen. Mr. Downen, a native of Illinois, died in DeWitt County, deeply mourned by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Downen, a na- tive of Kentucky, married a second time, and re- moving to Kansas in 1855, is now residing in Osa- watomie. Three children of the first marriage and two of the second are now living. Mrs. Sherar was born September 23, 1840, in DeWitt County, 111., and was there reared and ed- ucated. Mr. Sherar, after his marriage, went to Pike's Peak and worked in the gold mines, but returned home the same year and settled upon a farm in Stanton Township, a pioneer settler of tiie locality, the land then being entirely in a wild condition. In the spring of 1861, our subject raised a company of state militia and was com- missioned First Lieutenant. The company, known as the Stanton Guards, was attached to Colonel Colton's regiment. Mr. Sherar, taking an active part in the engagement near Morristown, Mo., had charge of the company, and continued in the service until the spring of 1863, when lie was mus- tered out. Immediately re-enlisting, our subject was actively engaged on the border between Kan- sas and Missouri for five months, and participated PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 213 in numerous sharp fights. He and Jolin Huff were candidates for Captain and Huff won. Mr. Sherar knew Quantrell personallj', and went at one time in pursuit of his band. .One day when visiting Stanton on business, he found Captain Snider and four other men trying to kill Quan- trell. They had leveled their guns at him, but Mr. Sherar threw up their guns and hurried Quantrell into the store, keeping himself between Quantrell and the five men. Once safe inside, Quan- trell ascended a ladder, and our subject, following with a cocked pistol in his hand, stated that he would shoot the first man who put his head above the floor, and finally safely surrendered Quantrell to the Sheriff. At the close of five months' service, Mr. Sherar, in the spring of 1864, enlisted in Company I, Sixteenth Kansas Cavahy, and as Or- derly Sergeant served with fidelity until he was mustered out, July 24, 1865. He took an active part in the battles of Camden, Mo., and Westporti and later, sent to Nashville, fought under General Thomas in the battle against the forces of General Hood. He was then sent back to Ft. Leaven- worth and from there to New Mexico. Our subject, with his regiment, was engaged in a fight with the Indians at Salt Bottom, on the Arkansas River, near Cimarron Crossing. A second time in a conflict with the Indians on the Arkansas, in Wal- nut, Mr. Sherar found his scalp in great danger, but fortunately escaped unhurt. A third time he met the Indians in a battle at Little Arkansas, and not long after was mustered out at Leavenworth. While on the plains Mr. Sherar killed numerous buffaloes and had many exciting experiences. At the close of the war he settled upon his present farm, wiiere he has resided ever since. In 1868 Mr. Sherar was converted and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and iu 1872 united with the Presbytery and six years afterward was ordained to preach the Word. For fourteen years pastor of a churcii in Richland Township, and for ten years in charge of a church at Rantoul, our subject has been the instrument of good, and has brought a powerful influence to bear upon his lo- cality. He has, aside from his pastoral labors, con- ducted with ability a fine farm of two hundred and forty acres, and, financially prospered, owns in all about nine hundred and seventy acres of valuable land. The home farm, under a high state of cultivation,, is finely improved with mod- ern, commodious and substantial buildings. Mr. and Mrs. Sherar have welcomed to their hearts and home seven children. Lillie Ann, the wife of Elijah Freeman, is the mother of four chil- dren; Minnie, wife of James Price, has one child; El- mer is unmarried; Harrison is the husband of Laura Ogden and has no family; Miles is deceased; Rob- ert and Otis complete the -family group. Elmer was a student at the State Normal School two years, and attended Ozark College one year. The daughters taught school. Mr. Sherar, • for nine years a member of the Board of Education, takes a great interest in the advancement of the schools of his district. Politically a strong Republican, he has been asked to become a candidate for the Legislature, but has refused. Our subject is fra- ternally associated with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and is also a member of the Gr.and Army of the Republic. Likewise a mem- ber of the Anti-Horse Thief Association, he organ- ized the society in the state, and in early days a leader, assisted in the hanging" of seven horse thieves. As a man of law and order, he did his duty, but now rejoices in the better days which bless the land. Valued by all who know him, our subject, as a clergyman and citizen, has fought a good fight and is well worthy of the confidence he now receives from the entire community in which his peaceful life is passed. |lr^)ENJAMIN F.BLAKER, senior member of |iy^ the firm of B. F. Blaker & Co., lumber and ((^))l/ grain merchants of Pleasanton,and also one \=^ of the proprietors of the Blaker Milling Company, of this place, became a resident of this thriving village in 1870, and has since been thor- oughly identified with the business interests of 214 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, the town and county. He was born in Bucks County, Pa., December 3, 1844, and is a son of Joshua C. and Ann (Croasdale) Blaker, also na- tives of Bucks County. Upon his father's farm our subject was reared to manhood, gaining early in life a practical knowledge of agriculture, and also acquiring a fair education in the district schools. In 1870 he came to Kansas and located in Pleasanton, where he embarked in the lumber business. One year later his brother Alfred joined him and the firm name was changed to B. F. Blaker & Co. In 1872 they commenced dealing in grain, and two years later built an elevator. In 1886 they erected the mills of Pleasanton under the firm name of the Blaker Milling Company, and these they equipped with all the modern improvements. The capacity of the mills is about one hundred and fiftj' barrels of flour per pay and one hundred barrels of meal. About one-fourth of the entire amount of wheat used has to be imported, as the home market can not supply the demand. The firm also operates lumber yards at La Cygne, Fontana, Blue Mound, Parker, Gridle}' and Kincaid, Kan.; and Sprague and Amsterdam, Mo., and also handles grain at some other points. They are interested in a com- mission house in Kansas City, where Alfred Blaker makes his home and whither he removed for the purpose of being near his business. The marriage of Benjamin F. Blaker occurred in 1872 and united him with Miss Adda Brabant, who was born in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1850. They are the parents of two children, Emma and Pau- line. In his political opinions Mr. Blaker is a Republican and has held a number of local ottices, to which he has been elected by the unanimous choice of his iJarty. He always performs his duty as a citizen, but is obliged to give his attention largely to his private affairs and therefore does not mingle with the public life of the city to any large extent. Socially, he is identified with Eu- reka Lodge No. 88, F. & A. M., of which he is Past Master. The success which Mr. Blaker lias achieved and the prominent position he now occupies in busi- ness circles represent the result of his own unaided exertions. When he came to Kansas he was poor in purse, though rich in hope and courage. Now he is tlie owner of some thousand acres, part of which is utilized as a stock ranch, and he is also the owner of valuable real estate in Pleasanton, being one of tlie most successful business men of this place. In disposition he is quiet and reserved; in his business he is cautious and conservative and displays the possession of excellent business capacit3', and in his social relations he is tiiouglit- ful and considerate. He is a member of .Jewell Post No. 3, G. A. R., at Pleasanton. ^I^ANIEL M. MARTIN. Tiierc are few men of J Jl the present da^- whom the world aeknowl- ^^ edges as successful more worthy of honor- able mention, or whose history affords a better example of what may be accomplished by perse- verance and strict integrity, than the subject of this sketch. He has been a resident of Miami County since April 22, 1857. He is a native of the Empire State, born in Washington County, August 30, 1834, and is the son of Daniel and Deidemia (Spring) Martin, both natives of that county and state. The family removed from New York to Miclii- gan in September, 1837, and resided in Allegan County, where the father had previously worked at his trade of a millwright. The latter also pur- chased a good tract of land. In 1839 they went to Chicago, when that city presented a rather dif- ferent appearance from its present vast propor- tions, and the father took a claim north of the village, where he and his family resided until 1854_ From there the}' went to Missouri, and kept a hotel at AVest Point until August, 1856, when they were made prisoners and taken to Kansas by border ruffians. They were placed on a boat and ordered to leave and never return. In 1857 the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 215 family came to Kansas and took a claim south of Osawatomie, where the father died in September, 1859, when sixty-two years of age. The mother followed him to the grave in April, 1884, when seventy-seven years of age. They had born to their union eleven children, all of whom grew to mature years. The eldest child, Leander, enlisted in Company A, Eighteenth United States Regiment, was made First Lieutenant, and was killed at S.and Moun- tain, Tenu.; John resides in Michigan; George H. makes his home in Osawatomie; Daniel M. is our subject; Alamanza E. married Dr. J. C. Price, of Osawatomie; William is next; Helen married Dr. A. J. Wade; Hannibal S. resides in Colorado; Sarah F. married Charles Marvin, of Meadville, Pa.; Ben- jamin lives in Colorado; and AnnaL. is now Mrs. Duncan, of Colorado. The father was first a Whig in his political views, but later affiliated with the Republican part}' and voted with that until his death. The youthful days of our subject were pass- ed in New York, Michigan and Illinois, and his ed- ucatioual advantages wei-e rather limited. He came with his parents to the Sunflower State in 1857, and as he had learned the carpenter's trade he worked at that in this state, but was also en- gaged in other enterprises. Al the opening of the Civil War his patriotism was aroused, and in July he enlisted in Company B, Third Kansas Infantry. Upon the re-organiza- tion of the company it became Company D, Tenth Kansas. Mr. Martin was commissioned Second Lieutenant of Company A, Eighteenth United States troops, in July, 1864, and when his brother was killed, succeeded him as Urst Lieutenant. He was mustered out in March, 1866. At Perry Grove he received a gun-shot wound and still carries the ball. Following the war he began working at his trade at Osawatomie, and in 1884 settled on his farm of eighty acres, where he has made good im- provements. He was married August 30, 1866, to Miss Keturah A. Snider, a native of Clrester Coun- ty, Pa., and the daughter of Eli Snider, a black- smith by trade. Three children have been given them: Florence M., George M. and Dama E. In politics Mr. Martin is a Populist. He has been Township Treasurer, is now Justice of the Peace of Mound Township, and has held other local posi- tions. He is a member of the Ancient Free ^^^mm^^^-^^M§^-< I^ON. THOMAS ROBERTS. Among those \jfjjj' who achieved eminence solely by excel- J^^^ lence of character, without any of the \^j modern appliances by which unworthy persons seek to gain undeserved and transient popularit}^ Judge Thomas Roberts occupied a prominent place. In presenting his biography the mind lingeringly dwells upon the fair record of his life. Around his name and reputation cluster all the manly virtues, trath, candor, magnanimity and benevolence. Brave, noble and generous, he was a man whom to know was a privilege, and to honor a pleasure. He was born in Wales, March 23, 1816, and died in Miami County, Kan., August 1,1892. When a child, our subject removed with his par- ents to Liverpool, England, and there received his English education. After the death of his father he returned to Wales and received an edu- , cation in the Welsh language, but after the death of his mother he again went to England, and made his home there until 1835. Then a strong desire to try his fortune in the New World induced him to leave his country. After reaching New York he went to Ohio, where December 10, 1838, he married Clarinda Farr, a native of Lorain County, Ohio, who was the first white child born in that county, her birth occurring September 15, 1817. She was the daughter of Abel and Mary (Smith) Farr, the first family to settle in Lorain County. Our subject and his wife removed to the terri- tory of Wisconsin in 1841, and resided in the wil- derness of what is now Racine County, later "going to Dodge County. In 1855 he brought his family to Kansas and entered a claim on the creek near the 222 PORTRAIT AND lUOGRAl'lIICAL RKCORD. present site of Osawatomie. Here ho built at a cost of j<4,000 the first mill in the county, which Inter was destroyed by lire, i)roving a total loss. Mr. Roberts was a slroiiii; Kree State man and took :iii julivc p.'iil in llu' border troubles willi John llrown :ui(l otlu'is. Ills house was a free hotel. \Vlnii the Idwii was burned he was taken from his lii'd •■111(1 tdld liiat he w.as to be killed. His reply «.is. "Kill nil' llien;" but they eoni'ludod to let liiiii tjo, s.'iyiiiy;, "I guess lie is ii(>l a regular Yan- kee. •' 111 18,'')1) Mr. Roberts was eleeted I'rubate Judge of Lykcns, now Miami County, in the first terri- torial election, and served two years. In 1861 he was eleeted State Senator and served as a member of the court that impeached the stale ofliccrs in 1802. In 18(M he was elected Clerk of the District Court, and twt> years later became County Attor- ney. During the war he held the commission of Captain of the Fifth Kansas Militia, and after peace was declared he practiced law. In 1885 he removed to the city of Osawatomie, erected sev- eial buildings, and was engaged in the jiractice of law and the collec.ting and insurance business. Me let'l a valuable estate, consisting of country and city property. He was a man of unquestioned in- tegrity, a close reasoner and a profound thinker. As a judge, he comprehended at once the law and facts Of the case, and his analytical powers enabled hun ((.develop the points with siicli clearness and force that liis decisions conunended tlieniselves alike to the Har and to the people. To Judge Roberts aixi his wife were born six cluldren, as follows: Sarah Adelaide, who married C. W. Stevens; Thomas F.; Adeliza, wife of Will- iam West; Flora, wife of James Miillins; IJellc, wife of Robert MuUiiis, and Emma, who married Lewis Evert, and died near Somerset, Kan. .ludge Roberts was a Republican and a strong advocate of prohibition. Socially he was a Mason. At the time of his marriage he was a poor man, but he brought !?G,000 with liim to Kansas and was suc- cessful after locating in Miami County. Abel Farr, the father of Mrs. Roberts, was born in New Hampshire, as was also the mother. The latter was the daughter of Aaron Smith, a Puritan from England and an olllcer in the Revolu- tionary War, whore ho lost an eye and an arm. He was captured bj' the Indians. He owned three hundred acres on the Connecticut River and this land he improved and cultivated. The parents of Mrs. Roberts were married in the Buckeye State, where they were among the early settlers, and where thej' passed the remainder of their days. Mrs. Roberts is now residing in Osawatomie and looks after the rental of her property. She is a lady of nunc than ordinary intelligence and re- Ihieinent. ^tr^yCll K. noTTHEI.L came to Kansas in |IU^ 187G and now makes his home on section i^\ 12, liiberty Township, Linn County, three ^P)and three-fourths miles southeast of the city of Parker. He is of English parentage and descent. His paternal grandfather, Richard Hol- trell, was born in England and married Miss Grace Harris, their union resulting in the birth of two children: Richard, now a resident of Ontiigamie County, Wis., and John, the father of our subject. The family emigrated to the United States in 1816, and settled in Walworth County, Wis., near Troy Centre, where the grand()arents died. A native of Devonshire, England, John Bottrell was born in 1831, and was a youth of fifteen years when he accompanied his parents to America. In 1853 he married Miss Sarina S. Hovee, who was born in Ulica, N. Y.,in 1833, being the daughter of P. Y. Bovee, an early settler of L^agle, AVaukesha Count}-, Wis. John Bottrell and his wife resided in Wisconsin until the spring of 1876, when they sold their ninety-acre farm and removed to Kan- sas. The journey was made with two terms and occupied four weeks. When the tedious trip was brought to a close the family settled in Lib- erty Township, Linn County, upon one hundred and sixty acres tlnit had been purchased pre- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Tiously. Upon the homestead there established, the wife and mother passed from earth in 1888. The father still resides there. The parents of our subject liad a family of five children, of whom tlie eldest, our subject, was born in Walworth County, Wis., September 18, 1854. The record of the family is completed by the names of Philip E.; John L., a resident of Montgomerj' County, Kan.; Grace, wife of Isaac E. Nolin; and Guy L. The father of these children enlisted in August, 1862, as a member of Com- pany A, Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry, and served for three years, participating in all the marches and engagements of the regiment. He- was a valiant soldier in time of war and a public- spirited citizen in times of peace. On his father's farm in Walworth County, AVis., the subject of this biographical sketch was reared to manhood, meantime receiving the advantages of a common-school education as well as a course of study in the normal school at Whitewater, Wis. For a time he was employed on a farm, working for others, and he also clerked in a store in Oconto County. At the age of nineteen he engaged in teaching in Oconto County and re- mained there until 1876, when in company with the other members of his fatiier's family' he came to Kansas. Here for several years he taught school during the winter seasons and engaged in farming in the summer. In 1882 Mr. Bottrell married Miss Laura B. Payne, who was born at Cadmus, Linn" County December 11, 1859, being a daughter of Judson and Cornelia (Walton) Payne. The only child of this union is Leslie, who was born August 4, 1890. Since his marriage Mr. Bottrell has resided on section 12, Liberty Townsliip, where he owns one hundred and forty acres of good land, em- bellislied with a first-class set of farm buildings and containing all the modern improvements. Formerly a Republican, he now affiliates witli the Populists and is quite prominent in local political affairs. He has served as .Justice of the Peace and in other positions of iionor. He is one of the stockholders in tlie corporation mercantile busi- ness at Parker and is closely identified with many other important enterprises of Linn County. J~|OHN W. ELAM, a successful farmer and stock-raiser residing on section 7, Neosho Township, Ivabette County, is a son of James and Merinda (Sharp) Elam. His father was born in Virginia, and liis mother in North Caro- lina. During childhood, they removed to Clark County, 111., where they were married and where tliey reared a family. In 1866, tliey emigrated to Benton ville, Ark., where the father is still living, at the age of eighty-four years. In the family were twelve children, of whom seven grew to manhood ancl womaniiood. Three biothers lerved in the Civil War. James II. was a Corporal of tlw Eiglity- flfth Illinois Infantry, and being c.iptured, was confined in Libby Prison; A. M. served in the Forty-third Indiana Infantry, and was confined ill the stockade at Tyler, Tex., for more than a year. Mr. Elam whose name heads this record was born in Clark County, 111., in 1840, and in the usual manner of farmer lads spent the days of his boy- hood and youth. The common schools afforded him his educational privileges, and *he acquiired a good knowledge of the Englisli branches. He had just reached manhood when the Rebellion broke out, and, prompted by patriotic impulses, he enlisted on the 1st of August, 1861, as a mem- ber of Company K, First Missouri Cavalry. He served throughout the war, and being appointed Sergeant, held that office until the cessation of hos- tilities. He took part in the battle of Pea Ridge and many skirmishes in that vicinity, was at Mem- phis, Tenn., and Coldwater, Miss., and after peace had been restored was mustered out at St. Louis, October 20, 1865,. never having received a wound. Mr. Elam at once returned to Clark County, III., but after a short lime icinnvcil lo Bentonville. Ark., where he reniniiuMl iinii! I.^i;;i, when he came to Labette County, Kan., Iiuving piuchased his farm the previous year. He now owns three hun- dred and fifty acres of jand, all under a high state of cultivation and well improved. He is a prac- tical and progressive agriculturist, and the neatand thrifty appearance of the place indicates the en- terprise and careful supervision of the owner. In 1868, Mr. Elam married Martha C. Langston, I a native of Bentonville, Ark., and unto them have 224 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. been born eleven children, six sons and five daugh- ters. The family circle yet remains unbroken. Mr. Elam is a member of the Methodist P^piscopal Church, and has been an active and useful citizen. He liolds the oHices of Trustee and Steward and lias been prominent in all church and benevolent work. Socially, he is a member of the Anti- Horse Thief Association. In politics, he is a stal- wart Republican, keeps well informed on the issues of the day, and does all in his power for the suc- cess of his party. He has served as School Director for twelve consecutive years, and for some time has ably and successfully filled the office of Justice of the Peace. \l^ ON. LEVI HATCH. As a veteran of the Irfj! Civil War, and as a progressive citizen of Ik^' Arcadia, the subject of this sketch lias be- (^ come widely and favorably known among the people of Crawford County. At the time of locating in the Sunflower State the country was disturbed by the border troubles, and Kansas pre- sented a scene of carnage and excitement, the fiiends of the Union struggling with the cham- pions of the Confederacy for the possession of the soil. Judge Hatch has lived to see the wonderful development of the resources of the state, and has himself been intimately connected with its mate- rial and moral progress. He takes a leading po- sition in public enterprises, and as a citizen is genial, energetic and public-spirited. Born in Athens County, Ohio, October 22, 1823, our subject is a son of Nathan and Rosanna (Duffy) Hatch, natives respectively' of New York and Pennsylvania. They were early settlers of Ohio, where they remained until death. Levi was reared on a farm, and in his youth received a limited ed- ucation in the common schools. He also worked in a mill for a time. At the age of twenty-one, he started out in business for himself, his entire consisting of two shirts and one pair of trousers. He worked on a farm and in a saw- mill, and by industry and economy laid the foun- dation of future success. In 1845 Mr. Hatch was united in marriage with Miss Jane Pearson, who was born in Ohio April 22, 1827. Of tills union the following children were born, namely: George M., who died in 1857; William W., who is deceased, and had two chil- dren; Henrietta, wife of Henry Burden, and the mother of seven children; Lottie, who married and at her death left two children; Martha J., who married L. P. McGonigle, five children having been born of their union; Lewis J., who is de- ceased, and had four children; and John I., who is also married and is the father of two children. In 1850 the Judge removed to Iowa and resided for a number of years in Lee County. In 1857 he came to Kansas and settled upon a Government claim in Crawford County, where he pre-empted the southwest quarter of section 1, township 24, range 28. At that time the country was sparsely settled and improvements were few, but through economy, good judgment and energy he has brought his land to a high state of cultivation. On August 15, 1861, the Judge enlisted for ser- vice in the Union army, becoming a member of Company K, Sixth Kansas Cavalry, and from the ranks was soon promoted to Second Lieutenant. Upon the reorganization of the regiment he en- tered the Quartermaster's department at Ft. Scott, where he remained until the close of the war. During his service he formed a personal and inti- mate acquaintance with Colonel Jewell, and also met many other famous soldiers. Upon his return to the farm he resumed agricultural operations, and in the quiet round of rural life and duties be- came prosperous and well-to-do. In politics a Republican, the Judge is firm in his support of the principles of that organization. He won his title by his service as the first Probate Judge of Crawford County, and in addition to that position has served in other responsible oflices, where his labors have contributed to the promotion of the best interests of his fellow-citi- zens. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church at Arcadia, and were largolv instrumental PORTRAIT AKD BIOGRAPHICAL RECORt). 225 in securing the erection of the present commodi- ous churcli edifice. He lias officiated as Deacon for a period of almost iovty years. Socially he is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to the post at Arcadia. PAVID C. FRAZIER. While general history treats of the great events that have tran- spired in the past, and records the rise and fall of empires and governments, with criticisms and eulogies on the lives of sovereigns, statesmen and other great men, it is proper that some of the real representatives of the people should be re- membered in a work like this, and that those upon whose shoulders the weight and responsibility of our Government chiefly rests should assume their proper place in these annals. In this sketch, the object will be to preserve in a permanent form, for the use of his friends and the generations to follow, the worthj' example and Christian charac- ter of one of the honored residents of Crawford County. Now a farmer residing on section 30, Sherman Township, the subject of this sketch is a native of Indiana, having been born in Fountain County. His parents, James and Elizabeth (Cade) Frazier, were married in Ohio, and about seventy 3'ears ago removed to Indiana, where, in the timberland of Fountain County, they made a permanent home. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, a hard-work- ing farmer and upright man, and his death,- in 1833, was mourned throughout the county. His wife survived him many years, passing away in 1866. They were influential members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which she belonged for a period of sixty-five years, and in which he served as Steward. He was the first Commissioner of Fountain County, and his name is inseparably connected with the early history of that portion of Indiana. Our subject is the \'Oungest of eleven children, of whom three sous and two daughters are now living. He was born on the 16th of May, 1833, and was orphaned by his father's death when he was an infant. As may be supposed, the youngest of eleven fatherless children, he did not have a very happ3' boyhood. His edijcation was limited to a brief attendance at the district schools, and his time was principally devoted to farm work. Strug- gling against ad verse circumstances, he gradually became independent, and at the age of twenty- four was enabled to establish home ties of his own. He married in 1857 Miss Minerva E., daughter of John and Mary (James) Williams, both of whom were born in Kentucky in 1803. After their marriage in the Blue Grass State, Mr. and Mrs. Williams removed to Indiana in 1833, and settled in Montgomery County, yhere he fol- lowed the trade of a mechanic and aided in found- ing the city of Crawfordsville. - In 1839 he re- moved to Fountain County, where he engaged in the occupation of a millwright. He died in this county while visiting his daughter, in 1882. His wife passed away in 1864. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom four are now living. In religious belief they were members of the Chris- tain Church, and they traced their ancestry to Wales and England. Mrs. Frazier was born in Montgomery County. Ind., August 4, 1837, and was reared to womanhood in Fountain County, where she received a good education in the com- mon schools. Purchasing the interest of the other heirs in the old homestead, our subject located there shortly after his marriage, and continued to cultivate the soil of the place for four years. In 1861 he re- moved to Illinois and settled upon a partially im- proved farm in Vermilion County, where he re- mained for ten years, meantime bringing the farm to a high state of cultivation. In 1871 lia came to Kansas, where he settled upon one hundred and sixty acres comprising a part of his present posses- sions. The land was then wholly unimproved, and 226 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. not only has he brought it to a good state of cul- tivation, but he has also added thereto, until at the present time (1893) his landed possessions aggregate eight hundred acres. With the assist- ance of his sons, he has cleared and broken the soil of one thousand acres in this county. He has also planted seven miles of hedge fencing and thirteen hundred apple trees. His residence was erected in 1876, at a cost of $3,000, and contains the modern improvements; there are also other farm buildings of a substantial order. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Frazier has resulted in the birth of nine children, of whom seven are now living. James B., a merchant in Farlington, Kan., married Miss Sarah Leach, and they have two children; John B., who lives in Gray County, Kan., married Miss Nancy M. Rubert, and has three children; Arista E. chose for his wife Miss Ella Crawford, and two children were born of their union; his home is in Girard, this state; Highland AV., residing on a part of our subject's farm, married Miss L. Bessie McBrooin; AlvahE. is at home; William married Eva Beaver, and thej', with their child, reside on the home farm; and Edward is at home. The deceased children are Doctor C. and Rosabell. In religious connections Mr. Frazier is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has officiated as Steward and Class-leader. He has also been active in Sunday-school work, having been Superintendent of the same. He is interested in educational matters, and lias been a member of the School Board for twenty years. He gave his children the best of advantages, and two of his sons have followed the profession of teaching. Formerly a Democrat, he is now a Populist, and has served in various positions, including that of Road Overseer. His name was prominently men- tioned as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer, but he refused to allow his name to be presented to the convention. Mr. Frazier improved two farms in Illinois and five farms in Kansas, owning two-thirds of one hundred and sixty acres of coal land in one tract in Baker Township, also a tract of two hundred and forty acres, and eighty acres in the same town- ship. Mr. Frazier has become prominently identi- fied with the best interests of the county, and is one of its most highly esteemed citizens. -^-M^l@^©l^^^ Sr^LMER C. CLARK, Clerk of the District fe] Court at Oswego, was born in Leavenworth, Jj^ Crawford County, Ind., May 16, 1863. He is the son of James A. Clark, likewise a native of Crawford County. The paternal grandfather, Sam- uel M. Clark, a Pennsylvanian by birth, was .an early settler of Eaton, Ohio, and from there re- moved in 1816 to Indiana, becoming a pioneer of Crawford County. With the growth and devel- opment of the Hoosier State he became closely connected, contributing to the progress of its ma- terial resources and advancing its best interests. He entered a tract of land, upon which lie engaged in farming pursuits. He was also prominent in public affairs, and for three terms served as Sheriff of tlie county. The father of our subject was reared to man- hood in Indiana, his youth being spent amid the pioneer scenes there. For forty years he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Leaven- worth, meeting with fair success in that enterprise. In 1883 he came to Kansas and settled in Montgom- ery County, where for a number of years he engaged in farming near the vill.age of Independence. He came to Labette County in 1886, and since then has made his home in Parsons, of which he is a well known citizen. In political belief he is a Re- publican, and is proud of the principles and his- tory of that party. Having lived a life of in- tegrity and uprightness, he is held in high esteem by all who know him. He is a man of liberal spirit, thoroughly identified with every improve- ment and progressive enterprise of the neighbor- hood, and possessing a ready apprehension to dis- cern that which is for the best interest of the community. The lady whom he married was in PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPinCAL RECORt). 22^ maidenhood Harriett E. Gaither, and was a native of Harrison County, Ind. In tlie scliools of Crawford County, Ind., the subject of this brief notice received the rudiments of his education, to wliich he lias since added by diligent application and effort. Upon embarking in his business career, lie opened a mercantile es- tablishment at Sedgwick, Kan., and conducted a fair business at that place for about three years. Upon coming to Parsons, he was for a time in the employ of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Company. Later he studied law with the legal firm of Simons & Atkinson, of Parsons, and was admitted to practice at the Bar of the state of Kansas on the 11th of October, 1889, after which he opened an office for the practice of his profes- sion at Parsons. For a time Mr. Clark served as Deputy District Clerk, to which position he was appointed in 1890. In November, 1892, he was the only successful Republican candidate, and elected to the office, assumed Ihe duties of the position on the 9tli of January, 1893. His abilities and untiring en- ergy admirably qualify liim for the prompt and' efficient discharge of the duties of his position, and both as an official and as a private citizen he is highly regarded by the people of his county. Po- litically he is a Republican, and takes an active interest in party affairs. Socially, he is identified with the Modern "Woodmen of America, the Knights of Pythias and the Masonic .fraternity. On the 26th of December, 1892, he married Miss Linnie C, daughter of William Smith, of Oswego. (?^^HOMAS WALKER, a progressive agricult- //^^ urist of Liberty Township, Linn County, ^^y owns and tills the soil of a farm that is pleasantly located on section 26, township 20, range 21. He was born in Pike County, 111., March 19, 1837, and is of direct English descent. His father, Robert Walker, was a native of York- shire, England, whence at the age of nineteen years lie emigrated to the United States and set- tled in Illinois. Somewhat later his sister Lizzie, wife of Joseph Wilson, came to this country and located in Pike Count}', 111. For a time he was employed on a Pike County farm, and also en- tered land there, to the cultivation of which he gave his undivided attention. In Pike County, Robert Walker and Miss Frances Wade were united in the bonds of marriage; there the}' commenced housekeeping, working together for their mutual good until the happy tamily circle was broken by the death of Mrs. Walker, at the early age of thirty years. He survived her for manj' years, passing away at the age of fifty-three. Three children blessed their union: Thomas, of this sketch; Elizabeth, wife of Milton Batley, and a resident of Pike County, III.; and Rebecca, Mrs. John Hardy, of Pike County, III. The father of this famil}' was a rugged, stalwart man and a suc- cessful farmer, being the owner of three hundred acres of arable land. He also improved a number of other farms, as he frequently exchanged prop- erty. The eldest of three children, our subject was only five years of age when he was orphaned by his mother's death. That bereavement, although a heavy one, did not break up the little household, as the father kept the children together, and un- der his guidance and care they grew to maturity. Thomas was the recipient of excellent common- school advantages, and also gained a good idea of agriculture in his youth. In 1859 he was united in marriage with Miss Purrilla Morrell, who was born in Pike County, III., in 1836, being the daughter of E. G. and Patsy (Lewis) Morrell. In 1864 Mr. Walker removed to Shelby County, 111., settling in Tower Hill Township, where he pur- chased eighty acres of land. He improved the place and devoted himself to its cultivation until 1874, when he disposed of the property and came, to Kansas. Arriving in the Sunflower State in March, 1874, Mr. Walker resided for six months in Bourbon Count}', and from there came to Linn County For four years he tilled the soil of rented land, af- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ter which he settled upon his present farm, con- sisting of one hundred and sixty acres. He also rents a tract of land and engages extensively in general farming and stock-raising. He and his wife are the parents of six children: Angle, wife of Ed Groves, of Blue Jlound, Kan.; Robert; Es- sie, Mrs. Edward Reed, of Pike County, 111.; Het- tie, wife of James Purcell, of Blue Mound, Kan.; Emma, now Mrs. James Cottle; and Anna. In his political opinions, Mr. AValker is a Democrat, and although not solicitous for office, has served as School Director and in other local offices. He is a believer in the principles of Christianity, and is identified with the United Brethren Church, as is also his wife. •i-^^-r JUNIUS LOMAX, a prosperous agriculturist and well known citizen of Mound City Township, Liun Count3% is by nativity a genuine western pioneer, and was born in Orange County, Ind., June 15, 1834. Since Julj^, 1866, he has resided in his present locality, and for twenty-two years has been pleasantly situated on section 33, where he profitably cultivates a fine farm of two hundred and forty acres. The Loraax family is of English descent. The pater- nal grandfather, Jonathan Lomax, was a native of North Carolina, and later removed to Tennessee, he finally followed the tide of emigration, and coming north, spent his last days in Or.ange Coun- ty, Ind. In Tennessee the fatlier of our subject, Quintin Loraax, was born, and was a mere child when with his parents he removed to Indiana, where he was reared and educated. There he married Miss Nancy Davis, a native of Kentucky', wlio was reared from early childhood in Orange Count}-, Ind. Af- ter their marriage they settled upon an Indiana farm, where they continued to reside until the death of the father and husband. The venerable mother still survives (1893), and makes her home among the scenes of her youth. The eleven sons and daughters who gathered about the family fireside of Quintin and Nancy (Davis) Lomax were: Jane, Jonatiian, Josephus, Margaret, Junius, Wellington, Laniska, Abel, Ma- tilda, Lucy and Andrew J. Our subject, the fifth in order of birth, was reared upon the farm of his father, and from sixteen years of age was mainly self-supporting, although he made his home with his parents until he liad 'attained to his majority. Beginning life for himself, he learned the carpen- ter's trade, which occupation he followed until his marriage. In Dubois County, Ind., December 8, 1859, he was united witli Miss Elizabeth Gra- ham, a native of Dubois Count3\ She was born January 30, 1842, and spent the first seventeen years of her life in her birthplace, enjoying the advantages of instruction in tlie district schools of her home neigiiborliood. Her father, Ewing Graham, was by birth a Kentuckian; her mother, Elizabeth Graham, a native of Germany, emigrated to America when only six years of age. Thej' married and settled in Dubois County, where the}^ were well known and highly respected. Mr. Gra- ham passed away, mourned by many friends, Jan- uary 10, 1890. His faithful wife departed this life in the spring of 1892. They were the parents of nine children: Margaret, Elizabeth, David, Catherine, Lucinda A., James R., one that died in infancy, Marietta and John H. Immediately following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lomax located on a farm in Orange County, Ind., where our subject engaged with energy in the pursuit of agriculture, and continued in the tilling of the soil until he entered the Union army. He enlisted September 23, 1864, in Company H, Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry, and July 3, 1865, having served courageously, he was honorably dis- charged, and returned again to his wife and fam- ily'. He remained in Indiana until 1866, when, in the month of July, he journeyed with his family to Linn County, Kan., and for four years lived upon a rented farm in Mound City Township. The fifth year was passed upon a farm in Potosi Town- ship, and in 1871 he began the cultivation of eighty acres where he now resides. This acreage RESIDENCEUF C W M^ CLU RE, SEC 12 , BLU E MOUND TP, LI N N CO , KAN RESIDENCE OF JUNIUS -LOM AX ^ 5EC'5.22-2+&33, ) MOUND CITY TP. , LI N N CO., KAN. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 231 has since been increased to two hundred and forty, and is devoted to mixed farming, some exception- ally fine stock being raised with success. The eleven children comprising the family of Mr. and Mrs. Lomax are: Armilda, the wife of .lames Barrack; Russell, who died in childhood; Samantlia M. and John P., who passed away in in- fancy; William T., Albert E., Benjamin F.; Del- bert Q., who was drowned in Stanton Township, Linn Couflty,at the a^e of about five years; David E., Ella M., who died when an infant; and Clar- ence J. Mr. and Mrs. Lomax passed through a terrible experience April 21, 1887, at which time they were visited by a terrific c3-cloue that swept away their barns, house and other buildings and left them without shelter, the family escaping death by taking refuge in a hollow near the house. Our subject is a valued member of the United Brethren Church, and is active in good works. Politically he takes a deep interest in local and national affairs, and a friend to educational ad- vancement, has for seven j'ears been an efficient member of the School Board. A prominent fac- tor in all matters of mutual welfare, he has many- friends, and is numbered among the substantial citizens of Linn County. ^^ii-^-i^ii^^=^ /i^ HARLES W. McCLURE. Noticeable among (l|^^ the finely improved farms of Blue Mound ^^>7 Township, Linn County, is the McClure homestead, which is located on the southeast quarter of section 12, township 22, ringe 22. The owner of this estate, Charles W. McClure, was born in Clark County, 111., on the 30th of March, 1843, and is the son of .John M. and. Rebecca (Wilkin) McClure, natives of Knox County, Ind. The paternal ancestors of our subject located in Indiana prior to its admission into the Union, and his grandfather, Charles, spent his entire life there, with the exception of the time when he was on the frontier in the Indian wars under General Har- rison. The father of our subject, John M. McClure, was a farmer by occupation, and spent his entire life in the Hoosier State, with the exception of a residence of four j'ears in Clark (Tdunty, 111. He and his first wife were the parents of three chil- dren: Mary, Mrs. .John Macklin, who died in Knox County, Ind.; our subject; and William, who died in childhood. By a subsequent marriage he became the father of one son, John, now de- ceased. Charles W. is the' only surviving member of the family. He was reared principally in In- diana, to which state his father returned after the death of his mother in Illinois. In October, 1861, Mr. McClure enlisted for service in the Union armj', and his name was en- rolled as a member of Company II, Fiftj'-first In- diana Infantry, in which he served for four years and three mouths, having veteranized at the ex- piration of three years. With his regiment he was present at Stone River, Nashville, Franklin and other important engagements. 'Near Rome, Ga., his regiment was captured by the rebels, but on account of sickness he was not in active service at the time, and so escaped being a prisoner. He was Sergeant of his company until, at the close of the warj he was honorably discharged from the army. Returning to civic pursuits, Mr. McClure for a time remained at his old home in Indiana, whence he came to Kansas and purchased one hundred and sixty acres of unimproved land. Here he has since made his home, having placed the soil under excellent. cultivation and introduced all the mod- ern conveniences. He is now the owner of two hundred and forty acres, the value of which has been greatly increased by the erection of a num- ber of substantial buildings, including a pleasant rural abode for his familj'. April 17, 1873, Mr. McClure was united in mar- riage with Miss Sarah C, daughter of Benjamin F. and Mary J. (Marsh) Gibbs. She was born in Hancock Couutj', Ind., April 17, 1854. Her par- ents, who were natives respectively of Ohio and Tennessee, removed to Indiana in childhood and ihere married and resided until 1870, when they 232 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, came to Kansas. Their home is now in Blue Mound. They had a family of seven children, three of whom are now living: A. Ward, who is engaged in the hardware business in partnership with his father at Blue Mound; Mrs. McClure, and Mazie L., who is at home. The union of Mr. and Mrs. McClure has resulted in the birth of six children, namely: Leonard G., who was born September 11, 1874; Ina B., born November 19, 1876; Orrin, who died April 1, 1892, at the age of thirteen years; Carl L., who passed away at the age of six months; Ralph C, who died May 28, 1888, when three years of age; and Frank D., who was born November 1, 1891. In religious affiliations, Mr. McClure is identified with the Baptist Church, while Mrs. McClure is a Methodist. Socially, he is a member of the An- cient Order of United Workmen, and in his politi- cal relations he is a Republican. He is one of the prominent stockmen of the county, and has for a number of years engaged extensively in stock- raising. ^^EORGE II. CROZIER,oneof Linn County's 1[ ^— , most progressive and successful farmers, is ^^il a resident of Centreville Township, and owns a large farm on section 15. He is of imme- diate Irish descent. His parents, Richard and Elizabeth (Armstrong) Crozier, were natives of the Emerald Isle, and were united in marriage in County Tyrone. About 1827 they emigrated to the United States and settled in Tompkins Coun- ty, N. Y. In 1846 they removed west to Illinois and located in Schuyler County, where Mr. Crozier died in March, 1854. Three years afterward his widow came to Kansas, and died in Centreville Township, Linn County, in March of 1867. In the family of Richard Ciozier there were nine children who lived to maturity, namely: William, Richard, John, James A., Lucinda, Mar- tin A., George IL, Mary A. and Hannah J. George H. was born in Tompkins County, N. Y., June 15, 1845, and was about five years of age when taken by his parents to Schuyler County, 111. There his boyhood years were passed, and there lie gained a common-school education and a thor- ough knowledge of agricultural pursuits. After his father's death he accompanied his mother to Linn County, where he has since resided, with the exception of two years (1859 and 1860) spent on the Pacific Coast and in«New Mexico. Farming has been Mr. Crozier's life occupation, and he is now the owner of three hundred and twenty acres, upon which he has made first-class improvements and erected a residence of modern style of architecture. His first marriage took place in Franklin County, Kan., in March, 1867, his wife being Miss Marietta, daughter of Deacon Har- rison Reed, of Franklin County. She was born in Schuyler County, 111., about 1846, and died in Centreville Township, in October, 1875. Four children were born of this marriage: Hattie, the wife of Fred Shank; Marietta, Mrs. Michael Zim- merman; Georgia, who died when about one year old; and Ellen. February 27, 1892^ Mr. Crorier was united in marriage with Miss Mary C. Jones, who was born in Allamakee County, Iowa, March 29, 1854. The parents of Mrs. Crozier were Hiram and Alniira (Dennis) Jones, natives of Ohio, who married and located in Indiana. Thence the3' removed to Allamakee County, Iowa, and from there to Law- rence County, 111., later to Texas, where Mr. Junes died in the spring of 1860. Afterward Mrs. Jones married Thomas M. May, and she now resides in Sheridan Township, Linn County, Kan. Seven children were born of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, viz.: Flora A., Fannie A., Erastus H., Mary C, Horace W., John N. and James D. No man in Centreville Township takes a warmer interest in its progress than Mr. Crozier, and no one has contributed more unselfishly to its welfare than he. In all local affairs he takes an intelli- gent interest, and gives his support to the Repub- lican party. Energetic and enterprising, he has made a success of his chosen occupation, through which he has attained a competency. He believes PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, 233 that Kansas is unsurpassed b}' any state in the Union as an agricultural centre, and entertains the greatest anticipations of its prosperity in future years. fILLIAM HENDERSON, a prosperous farmer of Linn County, resides on section- 22, Valley Township, where lie is an ex- tensive property owner. His landed possessions aggregate four hundred and fifty acres included in one farm, and here he h.as erected a substantial set of farm buildings, including a dwelling for his family that is conceded to be one of the most ele- gant in the township. Within its spacious walls he and his accomplished wife dispense a gracious hospitality to tlieir hosts of warm personal friends and to the stranger as well. Mr. Henderson is a man who has made his way in the world unaided by any extraneous circum- stances. Orphaned in childhood, he was early in life thrown upon his own resources, and the extensive property that he has accumulated rep- resents the result of years of arduous toil. The biographer has been unable to gain any definite in- formation concerning his ancestr3% and df liis par- ents but little is known. It has been learned, how- ever, that they were for a time residents of Harrison County, Ind., whence thej' removed to Mahaska County, Iowa,in an early day and tliere remained until death. Born in Harrison County, Ind., October 28, 1846, our subject was early orphaned by the death of his parents. He was reared to manhood in Iowa, receiving a fair education in the common schools of Mahaska County. At the age of about eighteen he enlisted, September 10, 1864, as a soldier in the Civil War, his name being enrolled as a member of Company D, Thirty-third Iowa Infantry, in which he served until the close of the war. He was honorably discharged Jul^- 17, 1865, at New Orleans, La. There had been nothing un- usual in his experiences in camp or field, and he fortunately escaped without either having been wounded or imprisoned. Returning to Mahaska County, Mr. Henderson engaged as a farmer in the employ of others, re- ceiving his wages by the month. While residing in Mahaska County he was tliere married, Septem- ber 3, 1868, to Miss Mary E., daughter of James and Susan (Pattison) Walker, both of whom were natives of Washington County, Pa; They were married in the Keystone State and subsequently removed to Knox County, Ohio, and from there went to Mahaska County in 1856. In 1869 they removed to Linn County and both passed away at their home in Valley Township. They had a fam- ily of nine children, of whom eight grew to man- hood and womanhood. Mis. Henderson being the youngest of the eight. She was born in Knox County, Ohio, March 14, 1843, and was about thir- teen years old when she accompanied her parents to Mahaska County, where she grew to woman- hood. Her maternal grandfather. Rev. John Pat- tison, was a clergyman in the Presbyterian Church, and died in Washington County, Pa. The fam- ily is of Scotch ancestry. In the spring following his marriage Mr. Hen- derson came to Linn County and for four years operated a sawmill. Later he bought a tract of one hundred and sixty acres on section 22, Valley Township, of which he has been a resident since 1876. He has a fine farm of four hundred and fifty acres, upon which he has built a number of structures for the storage of grain and shelter of stock. In addition to general farming he has en- gaged to some extent in stock-raising, in which he has met with more than ordinary success. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are the parents of three living children: Leona, wlio is the wife of Thomas E. Rowe; Emma S. and Wilda O. Four children died in infancy'. Mrs. Henderson has been identified with the United Presbyterian Church from girlhood and is actively interested ' in religious enterprises. In politics Mr. Hender- son acts with the Republican party and has~"held a number of local offices, rendering satisf.actory ser- vice to his constituents. He and his wife are peo- 234 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. pie of culture and refinement, generous to those in need and active in their support of all worthy en- terprises. They are highly regarded in this com- munity. jf/_^ON. PERCY DANIELS, Lieutenant-Gov- iTji ernor of Kansas, was born in Woonsocket, %^ R. L, September 17, 1840, and is the sec- ^p) ond son of Judge David and Nancy (Ballou) Daniels, both of whom died when he was a lad of six. In his childhood he was the recipi- ent of fair educational advantages, and after com- pleting Ills literary studies he devoted considera- ble attention to the study of civil engineering at Providence, but was obliged to discontinue on account of a severe illness. During a slow con- valescence he stayed with relatives at Worcester, Mass. Persistence was a prominent trait in the charac- ter of young Daniels, and whatever lie undertook he rarely abandoned unless prevented by an im- movable barrier. An incident illustrating this trait occurred, while lie was ill. Among the math- ematical books he used in school was one contain- ing a thousand problems, without a rule for their solution, and at the time of studying the book he had failed to solve seven of the sums. When ill he again studied these examples and solved every one of them without writing a figure. The last and most intricate required three days, and just as it was completed a blood vessel above his eye broke, and for months afterward his life hung by a thread. At the opening of the Civil War our subject commenced the study of military tactics, which he pursued during his convalescence, and in the fall of 1861 he enlisted in a company of home guards. At the first drill he was put into the awkward squad, at the second he w.as made Orderly-Ser- geant, and at the third the commander resigned and he became Captain. He spent the winter of 1861-G2 in a lumber camp in the pineries of Mich- igan. Returning east in May, he enlisted in the Seventh Rhode Island Infantry, and opened a re- cruiting office in Woonsocket in June, 1862, where most of Company E was raised during the next two months. July 26, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant, and on the 4th of September was promoted to be First Lieutenant. Soon after the battle of Antietam the regiment joined the army of General McClellan and pursued the retreating forces of General Lee as far as Fredericksburg, where they participated in that disastrous battle. In the spring of 1863 the regiment accompanied General Burnside to the west, and in May they were ordered to re-enforce General Grant at Vicksburg. After the capture of that city they took part under General Sherman in the pursuit of the army of Gen. Joe Johnston, and the cap- ture of Jackson, Miss., after which they were ordered back to Kentucky. Then came the East Tennessee campaign, where the winter was spent in guarding lines .against guerrillas and building roads. With the liberation of East Tennessee, the regiment was sent to Virginia in time to cross the Rapidan with the Arm\- of the Potomac at the opening of the great campaign of 1864 and served with credit until the Army of Northern Virginia laid down its arms at Appomattox. During this campaign of three hundred and forty days the regiment took part in twelve battles and lost many men in these engagements, and at the battles of Spottsylvania and Cold Harbor the regiment lost one-third of the men engaged in each battle. At the opening of this campaign our subject was fourth Captain, but in a short time was as- signed to the command of the regiment over the senior captain, and in June was promoted to be Lieutenant-Colonel. After the mine fight he was brevetted Colonel, and after the battle of Popular Grove Church, September 30, he was assigned to duty on his brevet rank. lie was present and on duty in every fight in which the command took part, and was in one assault independent of the regiment. He also had charge of a portion of the construction of roads, fortifications and bridges required during the siege of Petersburg, and in that work both the regiment and its commander were strongly complimented by the regular army PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. engineers. In December the Seventh Regiment, having been partly filled up by consolidation with the re-enlisted veterans of the Fourth Regiment, was sent to complete and lielp garrison the famous Ft. Sedgwick, and they remained on duty there until the assault and capture of Petersburg. The enemy wanted to take the fort and position to raise the siege, and it was expected that the vigilance and persistence of the regiment and its commander would prevent such a result, which expectation was fully realized by subsequent events. After the fall of Petersburg they took part in the pursuit and capture of the remainder of Lee's array. After the war Colonel Daniels was in Kentucky and Tennessee for two winters engaged on rail- road work and prospecting, and the appreciation of his services in the army by his superiors is indi- cated by the following extract from a letter writ- ten by General Burnside to him as he was prepar- ing to go south in 1865: "I desire before parting with you to express my sincere thanks for the generous, loyal, efficient and gallant service you have always rendered me dur- ing our long service together. I know of no one who deserves better of his country than you. You will carry with you my sincere prayer for your health, happiness and prosperity. I am sure that the same energy, talent, loyalty and gentle- manly deportment that have made you one of our best officers will make you a useful citizen and a kind friend to the community in which'you may settle." From the south Colonel Daniels came to Kan- sas. In .June, 1867, he took a trip east and re- turned to Kansas accompanied by his bride, for- merly Eliza A. Eddy, of Leicester, Mass. They lo- cated on the neutral Innds at Crawfordsv^lle, where Colonel Daniels opened a country store, and while conducting that establishment also improved the farm four miles northwest of Girard, where he now resides. Upon disposing of his store he en- gaged in farming and surveying until 1873, when he accepted a position in the city engineering de- partment of Worcester, Mass., and remained in the employ of the city until 1878, meantime being promoted to be City Engineer. From 1879 until 1881 he was a resident of Providence, R. I., where he engaged in business as a civil engineer and at- tended to the settlement of a brother's estate. In the spring of 1881, accompanied by his family, he returned to Kansas. Since that time he has been engaged in railroad work about two years, and served as Surveyor of Crawford County for five years. His attention in 1888 being drawn to the con- dition of the farmers, and their lack of prosperity. Colonel Daniels commenced an Investigation in order to satisfy himself whether the condition of affairs was not a direct result of Government pol- icy and the enforcement of a new 'commercial practice entirely in behalf of other interests. In July of that year he published an open letter con- taining the seven cardinal points of his political faith, in which he demanded the Australian bal- lot system, large restrictions of immigration and a graduated tax on the estates of the millionaires, and asked the Republican party to endorse these demands. Continuing his investigations, in 1889 Colonel' Daniels delivered the now well known course of lectures that was published under the title of "A Crisis for the Husbandman," and as a result of his investigatioins, which were inaugurated with a hope to induce the Republican party to abandon its hypocritical position on the tariff and taxation questions, he left the party he had defended for nine and twenty years, In January, 1890, he pur- chased the Girard Herald to defend his position and if possible convince the voters of Crawford County of the reasonableness of his demands, and especially of the necessity for the graduated estate tax, or some similar expedient. In October, 1891, the specific proposition contained in the "Crisis" lectures was adopted and endorsed by the People's party county convention, as it had already been by the County Alliance, and the next week Colo- nel Daniels sold the paper to the veteran news- paper men. Dr. A. G. Lucas,the present chief edi- tor. Since then he has actively engaged in no other enterprise than the management of his farm. Since joining the reform movement in "1889, Colonel Daniels has taken an active part in for warding its interests and defending its position. 236 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. In October, 1889, he was a delegate to the State Alliance, the St. Louis convention in December of the same year, to the Cherry vale convention that nominated lion. T. J. Hudson for Congress, and the Omaha convention that nominated Gen- eral Weaver for President. At the People's party convention at Wichita, June 17, 1892, he was nominated for the office of Lieutenant-Governor, to which honorable position he was elected by a handsome majority. During the winter of 1892-93 Governor Dan- iels served as President of the Senate, and on the nth of iSIarch, Senator Thatcher, the Republican leader in the Senate, introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: "Resolved, That the dignity, ability and cour- tesy of the President of the Senate, Hon. Percy Daniels, during the present session of the Senate have given him a worthy place in our esteem; that we bear a cheerful and hearty recognition of his eminent desire to act impartially and justly with all questions, many of them diflicult, that came before him for settlement; and that we ask him to carry with him our best wishes for his peace and prosperity." This resolution was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. A sketch of the life of Governor Daniels would be incomplete were no mention made of the scheme for graduated property tax, with which his name is inseparably associated. This scheme demands a graduated tax on the estates of mill- ionaires, for the purpose of compelling the plun- derers to disgorge, and for making restitution to labor for the wrongs of the past. The tax jjroposed is one per cent, for amounts above $1,000,000, in- creasing to eighteen per cent, on estates above $10,- 000,000. A bill is now before Congress which was drawn by Colonel Daniels, and provides not only for the assessment and collection of this tax, but for the apportionment and expenditure of the vast sum it would produce. The bill provides that the pro- ceeds shall be proportioned among the states: one- third in pioportion to area; one-third in proportion to population, and one-third in proportion to wealth; and that it shall be expended, first, for pay- ing the pensions and settling the accounts of the ex- soldiers against the Government; second, for em- ploying all idle American labor on extensive in- ternal improvements in every state, in building and improving country roads and water-ways, and in constructing and maintaining storage reservoirs and forest parks; third, in paying all expenses of the militia. This bill also provides for a tax on emigrants; it provides for a graduated suc- cession tax, beginning with one per cent, on $100,000. It provides for the payment from this fund for all assessments for national, state, county, township and city purposes. It provides for an accurate assessment of all the property in this country owned and controlled by any person, and that a record of the whole estate (within the limits of the United States) of every citizen shall be kept in the office of the assessor of the district of which the owner is a resident. It provides that the secretary of every corporation shall make an annual return for the use of the assessor. The services which in the past Colonel Daniels has rendered tiie people of Kansas entitle him to rank among tlie eminent men of the Sunflower State, and it is but fair to suppose that the future will bring to him even greater honors than the past; and that he will be instrumental in securing for the people even greater privileges and larger blessings than heretofore. In fact, his energy and abilities are of such a character that death alone will terminate his activities. As long as life shall last his labors to promote the welfare of the peo- ple will be unceasing and his interest in their prosperity tireless. ••@v>v1©-» ,^^, AMUEL McCOLLAM. No better repre- ^^^^ sentative of honest manhood can be found (TI/^h) than the above-named gentleman, an in- fluential citizen of Lincoln Township, An- derson County. He is a native of Ireland, and was born November 17, 1828. The parents of our subject were Frank and Eliza- beth (Kirkpatrick) McCoUam, both natives of Ire- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 237 land. Afler their marriage, they settled in their native count}% where the mother died. The fa- ther then emigrated to America, where he spent the remainder of his days and died in this county at the home of our subject. The grandfather, John McCollam, died in County Antrim, Ireland. Of the five living children born to Frank and Elizabeth McCollam, Samuel is the second. He lived in his native country until 1850, and then came to the United States and set- tled in Pennsylvania. He lived there for two years and followed farming and boating, and at the end of that time sold out and removed to Lee County, III. In April, 1857, became to Anderson County and settled in Lincoln Township, where he Ijought the claim on which he now resides, and which has been finely improved with all the mod- ein appliances necessary for successfully operating a farm. The neat and attractive appearance of the outbuildings speaks of the good taste of the owner and of the industry necessary to convert an uncultivated tract into sucii a valuable farm. His landed possessions aggregate about five or six hun- dred acres, all in Lincoln Township. Mr. McCollam was happily married in Philadel- phia, Pa., January 15, 1858, to Miss Margaret Tweed, a native of Ireland, who was born Feb- ruary 11, 1829. This most worthy lady is an un- fortunate victim of paralysis buteudures herafflic- tion with great fortitude and reconciliation, and is tenderly cared for by iier devoted husband. Notwithstanding this severe trial, the home of this estimable couple is often the scene of social gath- erings, and the hospitality with which one is greeted leaves a pleasant remembrance. Five children have blessed the union of our subject and his wife, namely: John, Frank; Eliza, wife of Til- ford Perry; Rachael, wife of William I'erry; and Sarah, who is a school teacher. Mr. McCollam takes an active part in local and political affairs and always finds time to devote to the cause of religion. He and his wife have been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years and he has held some important offices therein. His high sense of honor and truth has won for him the respect of the entire com- munity, and his success as a substantial agricultur- ist of Anderson County is well merited. He is one of the solid men in the vicinity of his home, and a true and reliable man in the fullest sense of the term. ^f^ETER S. PADDOClt, a prominent citizen IIIJ) of Blue Mound Township, Linn County, '^*^ now residing upon section 16, three miles jt, south of Blue Mound, is numbered among the substantial and enterprising general agricult- urists of the state. Arriving in Linn County in 1866, our subject has shared in the trials and dif- ficulties experienced by the majority of residents within the borders of Kansas, and, aided by un- varying industry and a fund of courage, has self- reliantly achieved a position of independence and gained a comfortable competence. Mr. Paddock is a native of Knox County, Ind., and was born July 1, 1844, in the home of his parents, Morrison and Susan (Steffy) Paddock. The father was a native of Onondaga County, N. Y., but the mother, of southern nativity, was born in Virginia. They met and married in Indi- ana, and continued to make their home in Knox County until their removal, in the fall of 1866, to Kansas. Journeying thither with teams, the family traveled to Blue Mound Township, where the father took up one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he entered from the Government, and upon which he continued to reside until his death, at sixty-three years of age, in November, 1883. The mother still remains upon the old farm, which has been brought up to a high state of cultivation. The eight children who shared. in the love and care of the parents are: Cornelia, wife of Albert J. Bruce, a successful farmer of Linn County; Peter S., our subject; M. D. La Fayette, who died in Linn County; Harvey W., a citizen of Linn County; Mary Jane, wife of Mitchell Ross, of Blue Mound Township; Henry, who passed to his PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. rest in Linn County; De Kalb, living on the old homestead; and Morrison, who lives with his mother and brother on the old farm. The mother is in faith a Presbyterian and is a devout Christian woman. The father was independent in politics, and, a man of earnest thought and sincerity, gave his vote and influence to the best man for the place. Our subject, reared upon his father's farm, at- tended the district schools of Indiana, and while a boy received a thorough training in agricultural duties. Arrived at manhood, he came with his parents to Kansas in 1866, and at first worked out as a farm hand. In 1870 Peter S. Paddock was united in marriage with Miss Lydia Isabelle Mc- Grew, dangliter of Elder Samuel B. McGrew, one of the pioneer settlers of Kans.as. He was a man of strong character and high position, widely known throughout the slate, and was universally honored for his qualities of head and heart. Mrs. Paddock, a lady of worth and culture, possessed of great natural ability, was born July 4, 1850, in Henry County, Iowa. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Paddock settled on section 32, near the village of Blue Mound, occupying a claim then in dispute. Our subject entered with energy into the culti- vation of the wild land, and finally homesteading the same, continued liis residence there fora num- ber of years. During this period the iiusband and wife experienced many |)rivations, but with cour- age struggled on. In 1882 Mr. Paddock sold this land and moved to his present farm of one hun- dred and twenty valuable acres, highly cultivated and annually jielding an abundant harvest. Fi- nancially prospered, he has made substantial im- provements and erected a comfortable and com- modious residence, and, although he carries on mixed farming, he devotes himself principal- ly to stock-raising. Five of the six children who blessed the home are yet surviving. Nathan A., the eldest, was born November 3, 1871; Delbert A., May 8, 1873; Herbert S., November 18, 1876; Franklin W., October 1, 1878; Addison G. died in infancy; and Bessie K. w.is born Octo- ber 3, 1886. The Paddock family are of a long-lived ancestry. the paternal grandfather of our subject having lived to reach the age of one hundred and three years. Grandfather Thomas Paddock, a native of the Empire State, emigrated to Indiana when advanced in years, and died in liis western home. His children were: David; Morrison, father of our sul)ject; Thomas, who died unmarried; Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth, Matilda, Ann and Cornelia. Mrs. Paddock is a devout member of the United Brethren Church and is active in good work. In political affiliation Mr. Paddock is a Repub- lican, and, never an office-seeker, is yet intelli- gently interested in both local and national man- agement of public afifaiis. In all matters pertaining to the advancement and progress of his locality, he is ever ready to extend a helping hand, and is one of the representative men of Blue Mound Township. 'i'^^^-i- D)' i^ AVID V. REED. Labette County is pecul- iarly fortunate in having been settleil g^^' by intelligent and enterprising men, who from the first evidently "came to stay," and at once identified themselves with the interests and progress of this section of the country. They brought with them their capital and their families, and have formed the bone and sinew which have amid dangers and difficulties set in motion the car of progress and insured the prosperit}' of one of the most valuable tracts of country on the western continent. These thoughts are involuntarily sug- gested in contemplating the career of the subject of this sketch. Mr. Reed is a farmer and stock-raiser of this county, and resides on section 18, Liberty Town- ship. He was born Union Count}', Ohio, in 1843, and was the fourth in a family of five children born to James and Fannie (McWilliams) Reed, both natives of Ohio. When David was but a child his parents removed to the west, locating in Lucas County, Iowa, and there David grew to manhood. At the breaking out of the late war, in August, OJ^, 7 i^vM "/yf. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 241 1862, Mr. Reed enlisted in the army, and was en- rolled as a member of Company K, Tiiirty-fourtli Iowa Volunteer Infantry, and served until tbe close of the war, taking part in the battles of Vicksburg and Blakely, Ala. He was under the command of Grant and Sherman, and participated in the engagements at Ft. Douelson and Ft. Gaines, besides taking part in many other battles of a lesser nature. Mr. Reed served valiantl3- and was mustered out of service in Texas in 1865. Returning to Iowa, our subject remained there until 1867, when, desiring to try the broader op- portunities of Kansas, he came to Labette County, and settled the claim where he now resides, it being the first claim taken up on the prairie. He is the owner of one section of land, and at one time dealt extensively in stock, but now devotes almost his entire attention to farming. Mr. Reed came to the county a poor man, but by close at- tention to business he has amassed what he now has. Mr. Reed was married in this county in 1871, to Miss Mary, daughter of Theron Collins, who came to Kansas from New York in the spring of 1868, but has since died. A brother and sister of Mr. Reed are now residents of this county. Mr. Reed, politically, votes the straight Republican ticket, but has never aspired to office. Socially he is not connected with secret societies. -JLLIAM H. MURRAY, an euterprisiag agriculturist, successful stock-raiser and pioneer citizen of Linn County, Kan., now pleasantly located upon section 29, Pans Township, arrived in this neighborhood August 8, 1854, and is the oldest survivitig settler in the county. For nearly two-score years intimately associated with the vicissitudes and liistory of his adopted state, he has won his way to a position of honored usefulness and influence. His father, Caleb Murray, a native Virginian, was married in the Old Dominion to Amelia Davis, a cousin of Jefferson Da vis. President of the Confederacy, and also a native of Virginia. After their marriage the parents lived for some time in the home of their childhood, but finally removed to AVest Vir- ginia and thence departed to Ohio, where they re- mained but a short time. Journeying to Indiana, they resided in that state for two or three years. They subsequently settled in Knox County, 111., and in the fall of 1837 went to Polk County, Mo. Ten years later, having a^ain changed his resi- dence, the father died near Des Moines, Iowa, in 1847. The mother survived about fifteen years and passed away March 20, 1862, in Paris Town- ship, Linn County, Kan. Of the large family of thirteen children born unto Caleb and Amelia (Davis) Murray, five were daughters and eight sons. William H., our sub- ject, the fifth in order of birth, was born in Lafay- ette County, Ind., August 14, 1832, and was only five years of age when with his parents be re- . moved to Missouri. There hecontinued'to live un- til twenty-two years old, when, in 1854, he emigrated from Polk County to Kansas. Up- on August 10 of the same year he staked out a claim in Linn County', where he has since continuously resided. In these changing years he has been an e3'e-witness of arid participant in the struggles and triumphs which have fallen to the share of the citizens who weathered the past thirty-eight years of diversified Kansas experiences. Possessed of executive ability, excellent judg- ment and tireless industry, he has achieved a hand- some competence, and is an extensive laud-owner. Aside from his magnificent stock farm of one thousand acres in Pans Township, he is also the owner of five hundred and sixty \alual)le acres in Centreville Township. Ihiviiig solely througii his self-reliant efforts accumulated this fine estate, he may justly congratulate himself upon his well earned success in life. In Paris Township, January 18, 1857, William H. Murray and Miss Agnes D. Rowc were united in marriage. The estimable wife of our subject was born in Illinois, March 20, 1836^ and is the mother of nine children. These sons and daugh- ters of our subject are: Mary E., wife of William 242 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Kimball; C. H.; Sarah, wife of Hiram Smith; Jane, wife of Archibald Carroll; George, who married Ida Hiim[)hrey; William, a promising young man, who died when about twenty-two years of age; Henry; Myrtie, the wife of John Humphrey, and Kate. Mr. Murray, whose time has been mainly employed in the numerous duties connected with his extensive interests, is ever ready to assist in all local enterprises of merit, and is known as one of the substantial and liberal-spirited citizens of Linn County, being fully in sympathy with the progressive movements and educational advance- ments of to-day. J[ UDGE J. W. ANDERSON, Probate Judge of Neosho County, makes his home in Erie, ; Kan. He is a native of the Buckeye State, born in Pickaway County October 23, 1840, and IS a son of John R. Anderson, who was born in eastern Maryland, whence he came to Ohio when a boy with his father, James Anderson. The latter served in the War of 1812. John R. grew to manhood in Pickaway County, and there mar- ried Miss Susan, daughter of Jacob Shepherd. He then engaged in farming until 1858, when he re- moved to Piatt County, 111., where he purchased a small tract of land, and engaged in its cultiva- tion until 1869. In that year he went to Barton County, Mo., where his death occurred in 1871. He had lost his first wife, and afterward mar- ried Elizabeth Asher, who was called to her final rest in 1889. By the first marriage were born ten children, nine of whom grew to manhood and womanhood, while five are still living. Judge Anderson acquired his education in the common schools of Ohio and Illinois, and was reared to farm life. He followed agricultural pur- suits until entering the army in July, 18(jl. Prompted by patriotic impulses, he joined the boys in blue of Company F, Second Illinois Cav- alry, and became First Sergeant. He was mus- tered out November 22, 1865. He had partici- pated in the battle and siege of Vicksburg, the engagements at Holly Springs and Jackson, and altogether was in thirty-two battles and skirmishes. He was wounded at Holly Springs and also in the battle of Middlebury, Tenn. After the war Mr. Anderson returned to Illinois, and on the 11th of October, 1866, removed to Barton County, Mo., where he purchased eighty acres of land. Later he extended the boundaries of his farm until it comprised one hundred and sixty acres, which he pl.aeed under a high state of cultivation. He was married on the 9th of March, 1864, to Sarah, daughter of James B. Morain, of Piatt County, 111., and a native of Pickaway Coun- ty, Ohio. They became the parents of five chil- dren, but two died in infancy. Those living are: Cora; Olive, wife of B. C. Degarrao; and Emma, wife of C. J. Burrows, proprietor of the Star Grocery, of Parsons, Kan. The mother of this family died, and in 1873 .Judge Anderson wedded Miss Sarah, daughter of Josiah Hoor, and a native of McLean County, 111. In 1874 our subject removed to McLean Coun- ty, where he followed farming for five years, and then came to Neosho County. He first purchased a farm of two hundred and forty acres, partially improved. This he placed under a high state of cultivation, and made of it a valuable and desir- able place. He also owns one hundred and sixty acres of land in Erie Township, which yields to him a good income. Both farms are now rented, while the Judge devotes his attention to his of- ficial duties. In the fall of 1890 he was elected Probate Judge, and entered upon the duties of tiiat ottice January 12. 1891. So acceptably did he fill the position that he was re-elected, and en- tered upon his second term in 1893. He was one of the organizers of his party in this county, and is one of its active workers. For four years he has been identified with the Populist party. Socially, our subject is connected with tiie Farmers' Alliance, and is a member of the Giaiid Army of the Republic, having served as Com- mander of the local post for two years. His wife PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 243 is a very prominent worker in the Woman's Chris- tian Temperance Union, and both the Judge and Mrs. Anderson are consistent members and lead- ing workers in the Methodist Episcopal Churcii. Prominent in benevolent and social interests, they give their support to everything calculated to prove of public benefit or to advance the general welfare. Tiieir lives are indeed exemplary, having been well and worthily passed. The Judge has been true to every trust reposed in him, whether public or private. He is held in universal confi- dence and esteem, and it is with pleasure that we present to our readers this record of his life. J' M. ALLEN is the senior member of the firm of Allen & Allen, bankers of Erie, and is a worth J' representative of the business interests of this place. A native of Indi- ana, he was born in Putnam County, January 31, 1842, and is a son of R. N. and Elizabeth (Tal- bott) Allen. The father was born in Virginia, and about 1827 emigrated to Putnam County, Ind., where he entered laud from the Government. He made the trip in company with William Talbott, the father of his intended wife. There he opened u)) a farm, transforming the wild land into rich and fertile fields. Devoting his energies to its cultivation until 1865, he then removed to Bloom- ington, Ind., where he died on the 12th of Octo- ber, 1876. His wife passed away in 1860. While in Indiana he served as Associate Judge of Put- nam County. He held membership with the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. The maternal great- great-grandfather of our subject was one of the heroes of the Revolution. J. M. Allen belongs to a family of eleven children, eight of whom grew to mature years, while four sons and two daughters are yet living, all of whom graduated at De Pauw University. The sons are: A. P., residing in this county; R. N., who is President of the First National Bank of Chanute, Kan.; H. C, a prominent law3'er of Indianapolis, Ind., who is now serving as attor- ney for the street railroad company and an in- surance company; and our subject. Mr. Allen whose name heads this record at- tended the public schools of Putnam County, Ind., and then spent one j'ear in De I'auw University, where we find him at the breaking out of the war, in April, 1861. He immediately left the school- room, and when Lincoln is'sued the first call for troops he joined Company K, Sixteenth Indiana Infantry. He became First Lieutenant, and was mustered out July 20,1865. At finaggy Point, on the Red River, he was taken prisoner May 1, 1864, and was incarcerated for five months and twenty days at Tyler, Tex. He was wounded at the battle of Arkansas Post, and again at Vicks- burg. He participated in the entire siege of that citj', and was also in many other hotly contested engagements. After the war, Mr. Allen removed to this coun-_ ty and entered from the Government o'lie liundred and sixty acres of land in Erie Township. He afterward purchased eighty acres and. began the development of his farm, tiie boundaries of which he extended .from time to time until he had seven hundred acres. Tiiis he sold in 1883. He was married in Baldwin, Kan., August 27, 1867, to Miss Eva, daughter of Henry Foster, of Putnam County, Ind. They began their domestic life upon the farm where they lived until 1883, when they came to Erie. Mr. Allen is numbered among the pioneers of Neosho County, which was very sparsely settled by white people at the time of his arrival, and Indians still lived in the neighborhood. He has seen as many as twenty-two deer from his cabin door at one time. On coining to Pirie in 1883, he formed a partnership with his nephew, W. T. Allen, in the banking business, in which he has since continued. It has become one of the leading financial institutions of the county, business being conducted on a safe and conservative basis. He has led a busy and useful life, yet has found time to serve in public office. In 1867 he was elected County Commissioner for a two-years term, then was re-elected, and served as Chairman of the 244 PORTEAIT AND BIOGRArfflCAL EECORD. Board during the time of the trouble concerning the county seat. In the fall of 1873 he was elected to tlie State Legislature upon the Republican ticket, being a stanch advocate of Republican principles until 1877, at which time he espoused what was known as the Greenback cause. In 1878 he was a candidate for State Senator, but was de- feated by one hundred and forty-four votes. So- cially, he is a member of P^rie Post No. 3ri,G. A. R., which he joined at its organization, and in 1892 was elected as a delegate to tlie National Encamp- ment in Washington. He belongs to the Ancient Order of United Workmen and Modern Wood- men, and holds membersliip with the Meliiodist Episcopal Church. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Allen were born four chil- dren, two sons and two daughters: J. F., who is serving as book-keeper in the bank in Erie; Clay, who has just been appointed a cadet at West Point; Sue and Ada, who are at home. The family is widely and favorably known in the count}', its members holding an enviable position in social circles. Mr. Allen has borne all the experiences of frontier life in tliis locality, and is familiar with the history of its troublous times. On the side of right and order he has ever been found, and his hearty support and co-operation have ever been given to those enterprises tending to ad- vance the best interests of the community. ^I@^®l^.^- ^tJAMES B. STURDIVAN, a farmer residing IJ on section 3, Westphalia Township, is num- ^^ ji bered among the early settlers of Anderson ^^ County of 1859. His residence in the state dates from 1857. He was born in Wayne County, 111., October 23, 1834, and is a son of William and Mary Ann (Fulton) Sturdivan. His grandfather, Stephen Sturdivan, was a native of Vermont, but removed to Tennessee and there reared his family. The ffttljer of our subject was bora in the Utter state, but attained his majority in Indiana. When a young man he went to Wayne County, 111., where he raarj-ied Miss Fulton, and with his wife removed to Rock Island County, becoming one of its early settlers and the owner of a fine farm. His deatli occurred there March 7, 1858, and his wife passed away in March, 1868. Their family numbered eight children, of whom .James is the eldest; Steph- en resides in Iowa; Mary Ann is the wife of Peter Noah, of Grinnell, Iowa; Martha is now Mrs. Van Metcalf, of Poweshiek County, Iowa; William is living in Sheldon, Iowa; John T. makes his home in Pocahontas, Iowa; Jane was the wife of Elias Clifton and died in Rock Island County, 111., and Eliza is the wife of Nathan Sparks, of Pocahontas County, Iowa. In taking up the sketch of our subject we pre- sent our readers the life record of one of Anderson County's prominent agriculturists. He was reared upon his father's farm and remained in Illinois until 1857, when he accompanied liis uncle, David Sturdivan, to Kansas, locating in Jefferson County, where he followed any means of liveliliood where- by he could earn an honest dollar. In 1858, he married Ellen Jones, daughter of Vincent and Lot- tie Jones, and a native of Missouri. The follow- ing year he took up a claim, the farm upon .which he now resides, and as soon as the land came into market entered it from the Government. In 1860, he returned to Illinois, and for some time made his home in Rock Island County. In 1865, lie en- listed in Company A, One Hundred and F'ifty-sixlli Illinois Infantry, and served for seven months as a defender of the Union. In 1882, Mr. Sturdivan was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who died leaving seven children, William, Marion, Oliver, Elmer, Stephen, Emma and Anna. In 1884, our subject was again married, his second union being witli Mrs. Mary Slarkey. She was born in Germany, August 15, 1839, and is a daughter of Hiram and Mary Angeline Bolson. Her mother died in Ger- nian3', leaving five children, Charles, John, Ed- ward, Henry and Mary. Mr. Bolson was again married, and in 1843 emigrated to the United States. He settled in Pliiladelphia, and then(te removed to Jersey City. By trade he was a black- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 245 smith. In 1858 tbe family came to Kansas, locat- ing in Anderson County, vvlieie Mary Bolson be- came the wife of William .Staikey, who died in 1872. They had two daughters: Nancy, wife of- Frank Kellogg, and Ida. Mr. Sturdivan returned to Kansas in 1866, and has since lived upon his present farm, where he now has two hundred and eighty-five acres of valuable land. He follows general farming and stock-raising, having dealt extensively in stock for many years. He is a man of good business ability, sagacious and enterprising, and has acquired a handsome property. Himself and wife are well known throughout this community, and it is with pleasure that we present the record of this worth}' couple to our readers. ^p[? UGUSTUS V. CROSBY. Among the suc- / 1 ''^^^^"'^ ^""^ efficient agriculturists of Linn I ill County whose labors have contributed to 1^ the material advancement of their various communities prominent mention belongs to the gentleman whose name introduces this sketch, and who for many years has resided on section 36, township 20, range 21. His farm is located about three miles southwest of Goodrich, in Centreville Township, and consists of one hundred and twenty acres, containing all the modern con veniences, and embellished with a substantial set of buildings. Mr. Crosby came to Kansas in 1866, and has" re- sided in Linn County ever since that year. He was the first member of his father's family to come to the .Sunflower State, but he was soon followed by his parents, who made permanent settlement here. He was born in Huron County, Ohio, Feb- ruary 15, 1851, and is a descendant in tlie second generation of William Crosby, a soldier in the War of 1812, who came to Ohio in an early day, and settling in Huron County, resided there until about 1873. Then, accompanied by his wife, he removed to Kansas and passed his declining years in Craw- ford County with a son, in whose home he died at the age of eighty-six. James Crosby, father of cur subject, was prob- ably a native of Massachusetts, and was born in 1821. In his youth he learned the trade of a cooper, and also engaged in wagon-making. He removed to Ohio in early life, and there married Miss Rachel Ann Dailey, who was born in the state of New York, being a daughter of Thomas Dailey. Pursuing his trade in Huron County until 1867, James Crosby then came to Kan.sas, and for one year resided in Anderson County, whence he came to Linn County. He died in Centreville Town- shiii In the spring of 1873; his wife is still living. They were the parents of four children: Sarah, who married Henry Gardner and resides in Craw- ford County, Kan.; Jessie, wljo became the wife of Charles Flora, and is now a widow, making her home with our subject; Pickett, a fanner residing in Centreville Township; and Augustus V., our subject, who is the eldest of the children. The fa- ther was a Republican in politics and a stanch supporter of its principles. In the district schools of Huron County, Ohio, our subject' received a fair education. In his six- teenth year he came to Kansas, in company with another man, and driving a flock of sheep. The trip occupied one hundred and ten days, and was made on foot. Arriving in the Sunflower State, he secured a situation on a farm in tlie employ of the gentleman whom he had accompanied to this state. Daring 1867 his parents settled in Kansas, after which he resided with them and tilled the soil of the home farm. In the spring of 1873 he located on the farm where he now resides. He owns one hundred and twenty acres of land, which he has brought to a high state of cultivation and embellished with good buildings. In September, 1872,- Mr. Crosby married Miss Mary Hurst, who was born in Illinois on the Uth of August, 1852. She accompanied her mother, Clarissa Hurst, to Kansas, and has since made her home in this state. She is the mother of four chil- dren, Anna, Osie, Clara and Rachel. The family is highly respected in social circles, and its various 246 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. members enjoy the esteem of a large circle of as- sociates. In his political belief, Mr. Crosby is a trne-blue Republican, and always votes the party ticket. -^^i@^g|^|^ ri\ ILTON PHEBUS is numbered among the 1 principal stockmen of Linn County and li resides one mile north of Parker, on sec- tion 5, Liberty Township. His residence in Kansas dates from 1880. He is a native of In- diana, and was born in Kosciusko County on the 1st of July, 1843. The ancestry of the family is traced to England, but its representa- tives have long been numbered among the influ- ential people of the United States. Grandfather George Phebus was born in Maryland and became an early settler of Ohio, whither he removed on horseback. During the Revolutionary War he served in the defense of the Colonies, and several of his sons were soldiers in the War of 1812. His occupation was that of farming, in which he en- gaged throughout the entire period of his activity. He married, and reared a family of thirteen chil- dren. The father of our subject, Wilham Phebus, was a native of Pickaway County, Ohio, and was there reared to manhood. There, also, he married Miss Maria Baggs, who was born in Virginia in July, 1811, their union being solemnized on the 15th of March, 1837. Shortly after liis marriage he located on a farm in Kosciusko County, Ind., where he resided many years. His deatli occurred in December, 1864, at the age of fifty-nine years, he having been born March 3, 1805. His wife survived him eighteen years and passed away in 1882. She had become the mother of five chil- dren, of whom Milton was the only one who at- tained manhood. In the district schools of tlie Iloosier State our subject gained the rudiments of his education. which was afterward supplemented by self-culture and observation. In 18G4 he left the peaceful pursuit of agriculture and took up arms in his country's defense. He was mustered into service as a member of Company M, Forty-first Indiana Cavalry, and served for seventeen months, when he was mustered out under general order. In the engagement at Resaca he took an active part, also in all the battles to the evacuation of Atlanta. Returning to Nashville, the command went from there on a campaign io Eastport, Miss., the last engagement being at Franklin, Tenn. After the close of the war Mr. Phebus returned to Indiana and resided on the old homestead, caring for his mother, who had been recently widowed. On New Year's Eve, 1866, he married Miss Catherine Bowman, who was born in Wayne County, Ohio, December 30, 1845. Her parenf?, Jacob and Susauna (Weaver) Bowman, were na- tives of Pennsylvania, whence the}' removed to Ohio, and from there in 1854 went to Indiana, where they settled on a farm in Elkhart County. The father was born in 1814, and the mother in 1817. They still reside on the home farm in Elk- hart County and enjoy good health, notwithstand- ing their advanced years. There were twelve children in the Bowman family, ten of whom survived to mature years. We note the following concerning them: Samuel was a member of Company G, Forty-eighth Indi- ana Infantry, during the late war and is now a resident of Oklahoma; John was a member of Company I, Seventy-fourth Indiana Infantry, and died at Nashville; Lydia married John Greena- walt and resides in Lagrange Count}', Ind.; Cath- erine is the wife of our subject; Levi resides in Noble County, Ind.; Susan married Samuel Rhein- smith and lives in Lagrange County, Ind.; Sarah became the wife of Homer Poiser and died in La- grange County, Ind.; Jacob makes his home in Lagrange County, where David also resides. For a number of years after his marriage Mr. Pliebus continued to reside in Indiana, and for five years was engaged in the livery business at Syracuse, that state. In 1880 he came to Kansas, and after a sojourn of six months at Fontana he settled where he now resides. Previous to com- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRArfflCAL RECORD. 247 ing here be purchased one hundred and sixty acres of raw land, which he now has well improved. At the present time he is the owner of eighty acres, on winch he engages extensively in tiie live-stock business. In addition to this he has given each of his children an eightj'-acre tract. When the vil- lage of Parker was founded he became a silent partner in a mercantile business, with which he was connected for some time. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Phebus was com- pleted b}' the birth of three children, namely: William, who married Mina Bundy and has one son, Raymond; Celestia, the wife of Erastus Cle- mans and the mother of one son, Lester; and Ey-- man, who is at home. The family occupies a high position in social circles, and its various members are highly regarded both in Parker and the sur- rounding country. Mr. Phebus is not identified with any secret or religious organization, but has devoted his attention exclusively to the details of his business. He is not actively interested in pol- itics, although his ballot is invariably cast for the candidates and principles of the Democratic party. ^Wl^"«^^ JOHN ELLIOTT, a representative general agriculturist, successful stock-raiser and in. fluential citizen, cultivates a fine farm .^_^ pleasantly located in Miami Township, Mi- ami County, and has for over a quarter of a cen- tury been closely identified with the rapid growth and upward progress of his home locality, wliere, widely known, he enjoys the respect of many friends. Our subject is a native of County An- trim, Ireland, and was born in tlie year 1825. He spent tlie days of his boyhood m his birthplace, and, reared to a self-reliant manhood in the Old Country, there received his education in the common schools, and was trained to habits of thrifty and energetic industry, which well fitted him to make his way in life. The father, Thomas Elliott, likewise a native of County Antrim, was a son of Robert Elliott, the ancestors of the family having for many generations past been numbered among the intelligent and enterprising dwellers of the Emerald Isle. The mother of our subject, Jane (McLane) Elliott, daughter of John McLane, and likewise born in County Antrim, Ireland, was a woman of ability and culture. The parents spent their entire lives amid the familiar scenes of their childhood" days, and, useful, con- tented and industrious, lived and died in County Antrim. Soon after attaining to his majority Mr. EiUiott determined to try his fortune in the land beyond tlie sea, but it was not until lie was about twenty- four years of age that he final!}' embarked for America. After a safe and pleasant voyage our subject landed in New York. He remained but a brief time in the metropolis of the east, but jour- neying to Greene County found ready employment upon a farm, and for the succeeding tliree years made his home in tlie Empire State. At the ex- piration of this length of time he followed the tide of emigration to the farther west, and locat- ing in Illinois, lived for about a twelvemonth in Grundy County. From Illinois Mr. Elliott passed over into Missouri, and settling in Bates County, continued to make his home in that part of tlie country until in the early '60s. He emigrated to the farther west and permanently located in his present neighborhood in Kansas. Entering at once upon the cultivation of his fine farm upon section 1, Miami . County, he brought the fertile soil up to a high state of productiveness, and im- proved his homestead with large and substantial buildings. Pros|)ered financially, our subject owns about two thousand acres of valuable land, and is numbered among the wealthy and substantial men of the county. He has some of the best stock in the state, and his annual liarvesls yield a handsome income. In Kendall County, 111., John Elliott was united in marriage with Miss Ann McCliotock, a iiative of Ireland and a most estimable lady. Nine chil- dren blessed the union, and the seven surviv- 248 PORTRAIT AND BlOGRAPmCAL RECORD. ing are in the order of their birth: Thomas R., Jolin, Mary, Annie, Joscpli, Charles and Frank M. Two little ones died in infancy, Samuel and William. Mr. Elliott takes an active interest in church work, he and his excellent wife being Pres- byterians. They are both liberal givers, and aid in religious extension and the various benevolent enterprises of their neighborhood. Thei . eldest son, Thomas R., married Miss Clara Riggs; John married Miss Orpha A. Haines; and Mary J. is the wife of George B. Baxter. Winning his way unaided to a position of usefad influence in his adopted country, our subject has attained to suc- cess, and now, surrounded by his ambitious and intelligent family, may with pleasure review his career, which as a friend, neighbor and fellow-citi- zen has been characterized by native ability and sterling integrity of character. \\l—^ JASPER DINGUS, one of the pioneer set- Wj^ tiers of Mound City Township, Linn Coun- /^^^ ty, and an extensive stock-raiser and high- (i^ ly esteemed citizen, residing near Critzer, arrived in his present locality December 2, 1854, and took up from the Government the west half of the nortiieast quarter and east half of the north- west quarter of section IG, comprising one hun- dred and sixty acres. Born in Scott County, Va., January 9, 1830, our subject was a young man when in the early days in the iiistory of the state he began life for himself upon tiie prairies of Kansas. His parents, Henry S. and Nancy (Dollerhide) Dingus, were natives of Virginia, and the paternal grandfather, Phillip Dingus, was born in Pennsyl- vania. The parents removed from Virginia to Missouri about 1835, making the tedious journey with teams. They settled in Franklin County, fifty-five miles from St. Louis, and located on land where the mother died two ^ears later. Two of the three children who once gathered in the Missouri home yet survive. Jane, who married Samuel Morrow, came to Kansas in 1855, and died in Linn County in 1884; William, after the war, became a citizen of Mound City Township, where he yet re- sides. Our subject was the second in order of birth and was only about five years of age when his parents emigrated from Virginia. The father, mariying a second time, had by his last wife a large family, live of whom attained to adult age. The eldest was Martha, who married Biford Vaughan. The others were: James; Virginia, wife of Charles Fickett; Fiances, who died unmarried, and Patrick. The father passed to his rest in Franklin Countj', Mo. As soon as old enough our subject assisted in the care of the home farm and also received a lim- ited education in the district school. His health not being good, in the early part of 1854 he bor- rowed a horse from his brother-in-law and started west on a prospecting tour. Being favorably im- pressed with the appearance of the country, he took up a claim in Linn County. He then returned his borrowed horse, and on another, which his grand- father loaned him, traveled from Hickory County, Mo., to Franklin County. On his way back he passed a number of people at a camp-fire, one of whom proved to be an uncle. In company with this relative and his family our subject traveled to Kansas, and took up his permanent abode in Linn County January 22, 1865. With his worldly goods stored in iiis carpet bag, he began life for himself very modestly. His uncle, Barney Rich- ardson, made him welcome in his new home, in which he remained one year. At the expiration of the twelve months he built for himself a com- fortable little cabin, which was shared by his brother-in-law for a time. For his land he paid the Government price, $1.25 per acre, and received the deed for the same in 1859. February 26, 1857, H. Jasper Dingus and Miss Elizabeth AVayne were united in marriage, and afterward lived on the land originally taken up by our subject until the homestead law was passed, when they settled on section 20. After a five- years residence Mr. Dingus received a deed to the land, but his health being veiy poor, returned at m *3f ■^ S^ / f J ^?z^&h^Tt _i!t U^ . ^^«.„.j,^.^ w «!} % \ i=^E3="*'^^"TZT=r'T^=r~T" Rt5IDENCC0F HENRY W BRASE , SEC 12 POTOSl TP LINN CO , KAN -ir^fe^fe-^fe-^ ^-^u-^^^ L^ ^K^Vw^/ S^ FC^_^jU/ I. ^-^r ^vf ^3 M- / 6 I \i th t- Mu FARM RESIDENCE OF H.J, DINGUS, SEC 5. 16. & 17. , MOU ND CITY TR, LINN CO., KAN. PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 251 once to his old farm, where he has since remained continuously with the exception of two years spent in Ft. Scott, to which place he went on ac- count of its educational facilities. Tlie cabin of hewn logs originally erected by him is yet stand- ing, and having been sold, is now occupied. Mrs. Dingus was born in Missouri, .June 23, 1839, being the daughter of Temple and Elizabeth (Gregg) Wayne, natives of Campbell County, Va., and South Carolina, respectively. Brought to- gether in Missouri by changes of residence, they were married in the latter state, and remained within its borders until May, 1855, when they mi- grated to Kansas. Locating in Mound City Town- ship, they spent the rest of their lives in that neighborhood. Mr. Wayne died in January, 1861. His good wife, surviving a score of years, passed away July 2, 1881. Of their nine children, seven survived to adult age. Lucy married John Ruark, and died in Butler County, Kan.; George resides in Oregon; Elizabeth wedded our subject; Emily died at the age of seventeen years; Susan is the wife of George Mitchell, of Linn County; Alfred resides in Linn County; Franklin is also a citizen of Linn County. By a former marriage Mr. Wayne had the following children: Temple; Mary, who married Robert Thockmorton; Laurinda, wife of Cornelius Garner; John and James. The home of our subject" and his excellent wife has been blessed by the birth of seven sons and daughters, namely: Henry W.; Martha, the wife of John Bower and a resident of Linn County, Kan.; Winnifred, Rosa, Clandon, Ellen and John. Ap- preciating the value of aneducalion, Mr. and Mrs. Dingus have generously given their children the best possible opportunities for instruction. Mrs. Bower, an accomplished lady, is a graduate of the normal school at Ft. Scott and has taught school. Winnifred and Rosa are now attending the Kansas Normal School and have both taught with success. Financially prospered, Mr. Dingus owns over a half- section of land and devotes the most of his time to raising a superior grade of mules and horses. The extensive homestead is under a fine state of cultivation and improved with good and substan- tial buildings. Formerly members of the Baptist Church, Mr. and Mrs. Dingus now commune with the Christian Church and ai-e active in good work. Politically he was once a Republican but is now a Populist. During the Civil War he was a mem- ber of the state militia, and then a loyal citizen, is to-day the same, ever prompt to assist in matters of public welfare. 3^ fljU^ENRY W. BRASE. The accessions to the Wjj) population of southeastern Kansas have not /i\^^ been wholly or even principally confined to (^^ the cities. The excellence of the soil has been demonstrated, and large numbers of agricult- urists from the east and other countries have come hither and have gained success as tillers of the soil. Among the Germans who have become prosper- . ous farmers of Linn County, none is more deserv- ing of mention than Mr. Brase, who occupies and owns a valuable farm on section 12, Potosi Town- ship. Born in Germany March 28, 1827, our subject passed his boyhood years in the Fatherland, where he was the recipient of good educational advan- tages. In 1847 he emigrated to America, and after lauding in New York proceeded directly, to Philadelphia, whence he went to Baltimore, and from there to Cumberland County, Pa. Es- tablishing his home there, he continued to reside in that county until 1854, when he came west to Illinois and located in Lawrence County. Accom- panied by his family, he came to Linn County in the spring of 1856 and settled on the farm where he now lives. Here he owns one hundred and sixty acres of valuable land, upon which he raises the various cereals and also engages to some extent in stock-raising. He has erected all the buildings necessary for the proper conduct of the work, and has embellished the place with many of the modern improvements. During the Civil War Mr. Brase served in the army for three years, enlisting in Company I, Sec- 252 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD oud Kansas Cavahy, and serving with bravery un- til the expiration of his term of enlistment. He has been three times married. His first un- ion was celebrated in Lawrence County, 111., to Miss Amy J. Moore, who died about 1855. He was again married in Lawrence County, 111., choosing as his wife Miss Ollie Moore, and they became the parents of six children, only one of whom survives, Amy J., the widow of George Richison, who died in Linn County, Kan., Sep- tember 28, 1892. Mrs. Ollie Erase passed away in 1866. In Linn County, Kan., June 6, 1869, Mr. Erase was united in marriage wUli Miss Julia Richcy, who was born in Adams County, III., January 7, 1847. They are the parents of five children: Effie M., who is the wife of Henry Merriman; Henry W., who married Artie Jarred; Katie, Ada and Gussie. Tlie parents of Mrs. Erase, P. J. and Eliza (Worrell) Richey, came to Linn County in 1859 and died in Potosi Township, the father Au- gust 4, 1866, and the mother November 1, 1861. They were the parents of ten children, Mrs. Erase being the third in order of age. In their religious belief, Mr. and Mrs. Erase are in sympathy with the doctrines of the Christian Church, with which they hold membership, and in which he has held the ofHce of Deacon. He is a man of keen perception and shrewd discernment, and has made a success of his chosen occupation, farming, in which he has always been engaged. ^=^^Si-^"i^«^^ ORVILLE P. WATSON, the efficient President of the Mound City Eank, of Linn County, and a leading merchant of his home city, is a native of Otsego County, N. Y., and was born July 7, 1832. Zara and SaUie (Fisk) Watson were both natives of the Empire State, where the father was well known as a successful farmer. The paternal great-grandfather rebelled against King George in England, and emigrating to America, made his home in the state of New York. Zara and Sallie (Fisk) Watson were the parents of six sons and three daughters, all of whom survived to mature age, and three are now living. Sarah, Mrs. Millis, is at home in New Lisbon, Otsego County, N. Y.; Fidelia, Mrs. Knis- kern, resides in Hornellsville, N. Y. Our subject, Orville P., was reared upon the old homestead until fourteen years of age. He received a com- mon-school education, and leaving home before fifteen, for two years resided with his eldest brother, and then hired out to a man to learn tlie carpenter's trade, living with him two years. During the following summers Mr. AVatson devoted himself to journeyman's work, and during the winters returned home and attended school. In the year 1855 were united in marriage Or- ville P. Watson and Miss Calista A. Swift, born in Herkimer Count}', N. Y.,in 1831. Our subject and his estimable wife remained in Richfield a couple of years, and in 1857 removed to Linn County, some time before the organization of the present citj'. Mr. Watson settled on a wild prairie farm three and a-half miles north of the site of Mound City. There were then no neigh- bors, and the country round a.bout presented a scene of loneliness, but our subject with cheerful energy built a frame house and entered witii en- thusiasm upon the cultivation of the soil. Re- maining upon the farm until 1861, he also found profitable employment at his trade of a carpenter. His homestead of one hundred and sixty acres constantly increased in value. In 1862, as sutler, Mr. Watson went with the Fif- teenth Illinois Infantry to Memphis and was pres- ent at the siege of Vicksburg, taking an active part in the Grand Gulf and Mississippi campaign. After remaining two years in the service, our sub- ject spent six months in New York and then re- turned to Kansas, engaged in mercantile business in Mound City, and was one of the pioneers in that line of trade. Opening on a corner, in the building which he still occupies, he has continu- ously handled merchandise with most profitable results. Investing largely, he carried from the first a fine stock of goods, from $7,000 to »8,0(H) worth, and hanled his goods ninety miles, from PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 253 Leavenworth, the trip then taking about two weeks. Mr. Watson personally superintended the freighting of his goods and experienced many pe- culiar adventures incidental to those pioneer days. Later, he with three others organized the Mound City Bank, with which he has since been iden- tified, and which now has a capital of $50,000 and a surplus of a considerable amount. The bank was after a time re-organized, and at first Vice-President, our subject has for some time been President of the well known financial insti- tution. Beside his finely cultivated home farm of two liundred and forty acres, improved with excellent barns and a commodious and liand- some residence, Mr. Watson owns other outside and inside valuable property interests and is numbered among the capitalists of Linn County. His mercantile business averages $16,000 per 3'ear and is one of the best in his locality. His excel- lent wife entered into rest in July, 1889, mourned by all who knew her. She was the mother of two cliildren, one of whom now survives, Frank G. Mr. Watson is fraternally a valued member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons and has ad- vanced to the thirty-second degree. He is a Mystic Shriner, belonging to Ararat Temple, A. A. O. N. M. S., of Kansas City. For two-score years an active member of the order, our subject was Master of the blue lodge for years, was High Priest in the chapter and has been King in the same. He was Color-bearer in Hugli De Payne Cuinman- dery, S. K. T., and in this ancient societ3- has a host of friends. Politically a Republican, Mr. Watson has taken a high place in local politics and has become one of the prominent men of Linn County. He is widely known and universally respected for his ability and upright character. Aside from other interests our subject is a Director, stockholder and Vice-President of the Bank of Bule Mound, and a stockholder and Director of the bank at Parker. Many years ago, passing through border troubles, he became acquainted with Montgomery, Jennison and John Brown. Surviving to witness the won- derful growth of Kansas, Mr. "Watson lived to see spring into existence the flourishing town of Mound City, of which he was for five years the efficient Mayor, and early became a recognized factor in the development and promotion of the vital interests of his home locality and Linn County. eAPT. SOLOMON KAUFFMAN. The grand- father of our subject, Jacob Kauffman, was a native of Germany, and came to America some time during the Revolutionary War. He was a young man and settled in Chester County, Pa., where he married a lady who was also a native of Germany, and together they passed the remainder of their days, living to a good old age. Their relig- ious belief was in accordance with the Ornish Meunonite Church, of wliich they were honored members. Their son, David, father of our subject, was born in Chester County, Pa., but removed to Kishacoquillas Valley, Mifflin County, where lie married and pursued farming until March, 1845. He tiien sold, his farm, and with teams and wagons took his family to Champaign County, Ohio, where he purchased laud and made a comfortable farmer's home. There he and his worthy compan- ion passed the remainder of their days. They were the parents of seven children. Joseph N., the eldest of the children, settled in Ohio in 1843, and was a minister in the Omish Mennoiiite Church. Later he became a bishop in the Dunkard Ciuirch and carried on his ministerial duMes in Ohio principally, but died in the Shenandoah Valley, Va., January I'J, 1891. Mattie married Jacob Hooley and still resides in Champaign County, Ohio, where she located in 1845. Chris- tian removed to Ohio -in 1844, and resides in Champaign County. David J. settled in the Buckeye State in 1845, and after a short residence in Logan County, removed to McLean County, 111., thence to Shelby County, that state, and^ater joined the colony that founded Greele3', Colo. He next removed to Washington Territoiy, but in 254 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1891 he settled in Fresno County, Cal. Jonas went to Ohio in 1845, and later to McLean County, 111., where lie died during tlie cholera epidemic. Jon- athan went to Ohio in 1845, and during the gold excitement visited California. He now resides in McLean County, 111. Solomon Kauffman, the youngest of the above mentioned family, was horn in Mifflin County, Pa., January 6, 1832, and divided his time in youth in assisting on the farm and in attending the common schools a few months each winter. He was the first member of the Kauffman family to choose a trade in preference to tilling the soil. When nineteen years of age he began learning the carpenter's trade and served a three years' appren- ticeship. In 1852 he removed to McLean Coun- ty, 111., and in 1854 to Iowa. He put the roof on the first sawmill in Marshalltown, Iowa, in the fall of the latter year, and on January 1, 1856, his shop, tools, etc., in Lafayette, Iowa, were destroyed by fire. The fertile soil and political excitement in Kansas Territory were attracting settlers in that direction, and he decided to make a home within its borders. He reached Kansas City April 30, ac- companied by Joseph Ingles, an old school teacher. They made the trip on foot from Kansas City to Lawrence, thence to Topeka, back to Lawrence, and thence to Neosho Valley, via the Sac and Fox Indian agencies, their only guide being a pocket compass. From Hampden, in Coffee Coun- ty', they went to the headwaters of tiie Pottawato- mie creeks, in Anderson County, and there took up claims. At that time there were only five families with- in a radius of ten miles of their cabin. The border warfare was going on, and Mr. Kauffman at once offered his services to the state organizations. He enlisted in the Kansas State Volunteer service under Gen. J. H. Lane and afterward joined the Kansas State Militia under Capt. Samuel Walker. He was present at Topeka, July 4, 1856, when the Kansas State Legislature was disbanded by United States troops, ready to aid the Free State men in whatever resolutions they saw fit to decide upon. The company under Captain Walker served until mustered out, November 30, 1856. It numbered ninety men when mustered out of service, and, as the men could find little to do, Thaddeus Hiatt, of New York, and W. F. M. Arnj', of Blooming- ton, 111., organized these men into a colony, and through the influence of Mr. Kauffman they lo- cated in Anderson County. Returning to his claim about December 20, 1856, he assisted the colony in securing claims in the fertile valleys of the Pottawatomie creeks, and assisted in building the first houses in the new town of Hiatt, camping with the colony in the timber on Cedar Creek, near the town site of Hiatt, almost the entire winter of 1856-57, and enduring extreme hardships and privations. When the Civil War broke out, the settlers met at the house of Mr. Kauffman and organized a company of militia, Mr. Kauffman being chosen Captain. They prepared for duty, but later Mr. Kauffman bid adieu to his company and enlisted as a private sol- dier. He was mustered into the service in Com- pany A, Third Kansas Volunteers, the same being subsequently consolidated with the Fourth Regi- ment, forming the Tenth Kansas Infantry, his com- pany taking the position of Company C. On tiio 11th of September, 1862, he was commissioned First Lieutenant of Company L, Third Regiment, Indian Brigade, commanded by Col. William A. Philips, and May 28, 1863, he was promoted to tlie rank of Captain. The commands with which he was connected did service in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Indian Territory, and he particiiiated in numerous engagements with the enemy, lie was mustered out of service May 31, 1865. Returning to Anderson County, Kan., after tiie war, he was married August 29, 1865, to Miss Me- lissa J. Patton, a native of Preble County, Oiiio. and the daughter of Peter and Hannah (Oglesby) Patton. After marriage Captain Kauffman resided on his farm until November, 1868, when he re- moved to Garnett, where for two years he filled the office of Clerk of the District Court, and also engaged in the real-estate and loan business, wliic-h he conducted until 1874. He then purchased the Garnett Plain Dealer, and conducted its pulili- cation until 1882. From July, 1878, to 1886, lie was Postmaster at tiiat place, but since the latter date he has been engaged in the real-estate busi- ness. He b.as also built some business blocks anil PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 255 private residences in Garnett, among which may be mentioned the building occupied by the Bank of Garnett and the opera liouse block, of which he was sole proprietor and manager for a number of years. In polities he is a stanch Republican. In 1857 Mr. Kauffman was a delegate to the Kansas State Convention at Grasshopper Falls, and the same year he received a majority of the votes cast for Probate .ludge of Anderson County. The following year he was elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Reeder Township and served as a member of the County Board of Su- pervisor one terra. In 1868 he was elected Clerk of the District Court, and from 1878 to 1886 he held the office of Postmaster. Socially he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. and Jlrs. Kauffman have an adopted son, Arthur B., who is now a resident of Chicago, 111. \I^^ON. JOHN C. COLLINS. The history of Ijfjij every community is made up, so far as its l^y^ most interesting features are concerned, of ^p the events and transactions of the lives of its prominent and representative citizens. In any history of Miami County an outline of the career of the subject of this sketch should not fail to be presented. In every relation of life he has been honorable and upright, and although quiet and unassuming, his life has been full of good dee(ls. Born in Lewis County, Ky., in 1837, our subject spent the years of boyhood and youth in the Blue Grass State, where for a time he was a student in the subscription schools of the home neighbor- hood. His attention, however, was devoted prin- cipally to agricultural work, and early in life he gained a thorough knowledge of farming pursuits. Removing to Ohio in 1854, he remained in that state for a number of years, enlisting from tliere as a soldier in the Union army. When the first call was issued by President Lincoln for troops, in April, 1861, Mr. Collins was one of the first to respond. He became a member of Company D, Twenty-second Ohio Infantry, and upon the date of the organization of this regiment he was com- missioned Second Lieutenant, and served in that capacity for four months, at which time (August 9) they were mustered out of the service. From the 8th of September, 1861, until the 1st of October following. Lieutenant Collins served as a recruiting officer. He then enlisted in Company G, Fourteenth Kentucky Infantry, a company which he had aided in organizing and raising, and of which he was commissioned First Lieutenant. He served in that position until June, 1862, when he was commissioned Captain of the company. Meanwhile he had participated in all the early skirmishes of the war, and had engaged in a num- ber of fights along the line of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, from Parkersburg, Va., to Clarks- burg, Philippi and Grafton. During the Captain's three years' service, he was for a time under Gen. "Bill" Nelson, and later was in the command of General Garfield. He par- ticipated in the battles of Ivy Mountain, Pikes- ville and Palm Gap, and under General Garfield marched from Paintsville to the vicinity of Pres- ton, Ky. From there he was transferred to Lex- ington, and later, under General Morgan, of Ohio, took part in the battle of Cumberland Gap. He. ^vas present at the battle of Tazewell, Tenn., after which he was transferred to eastern KeutuckJ^ It may with justice be said that to his bravery was largel}' due the capture of the rebels at Laurel Creek, Wa^'ne County, Va., where provisions, stolen horses, etc., were captured. The Captain came back to Ohio in 1863 with the prisoners captured at Laurel Creek, and while on a furlough was united in marriage, in March, 1863, with Miss Maiy J.' Simopin, who accompan- ied him to the front. He took charge of his com- mand again, and in 1864, at Paintsville, defeated the rebels under General Cl.ay. Later, at Mead- ows Lakin River, he captured fifty southern sol- diers. In May, 1864, he was transferred to Georgia, and on the 23d of that month was at Kingston, 256 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. He participated in all the engagements of the At- lanta campaign prior to and including the fall of Atlanta, after which he was mustered out of the service, January 31, 18G5. In reviewing the Captain's military career, the reader will notice how, step by step, he climbed the ladder of railitar3' honors, until at the close of the war he bore the respected and well merited title of Captain. As a soldier and a commanding officer, he was bold and daring, performing his du- ties with that fearless, unabating zeal which in- spired the most timid of his followers with brav- ery. Upon retiring from the array, he came at once to Richland Township, Miami County, and here rented a farm for two years. He then pur- chased the farm which lie still owns, and which comprises two hundred and fifty acres of well improved land. He conducts a general farming business, and in his private affairs displays the same spirit of daring and perseverance which char- acterized his war record. Having been a studious reader throughout his entire active life, our subject is naturally a well informed man. His ability is recognized by the people of the county, who have frequently chosen him for positions of public trust. Upon the Re- publican ticket he was elected Township Trustee, and served in that office from 1874 until 1876. In 1884 he was elected Probate Judge, which office he retained for three consecutive terms, serv- ing with great efficiency and success. In his so- cial connections, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias, the Grand Army of the Republic and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and has held offices in all these organ- izations. Although space will not admit of our noting step by step the genealogy of the Collins family, this sketch would be incomplete were no mention whatever made of our subject's ancestors. His paternal grandfather was a native of Ireland, and was of Scotch descent. He emigrated to this country in early life, and spent his remaining years in the east. Our subject's maternal grand- father, William Cordingley, was a native of Eng- land, whence, accompanied by his wife, he emi- grated to America, and made settlement in Ken- tucky in an early day, becoming a prominent politician and well known citizen of that state. The parents of our subject were George W. and Nancy (Cordingley) Collins, the former a native of Maryland, born near Baltimore, but reared in Wnshitigtou, D. C. While serving as page in Congress, he formed the acquaintance of Mr. Cord- ingley, who was then a Member of Congress from Kentucky. In that way he met the lady whom he afterward married; they reared a family of eleven children, manj' of whem are now (illing lionorable positions in the business worhi. In Judge Collins the community has a faithful and unswerving friend, ever alert to serve her best interests, and generous in his contributions toward every movement tending to the general advancement. He is a cultured and polished gen- tleman, both by instinct and training, and posses- ses a generous and true-hearted disposition. As a farmer, as well as a businessman, he has long been connected with the public life of the county, and as an official he has proved himself to be incor- ruptible, al)le and efficient. ^^m-^-i^iiSi!^— -. ^l LBERT H. INGERSOLL, an energetic and C@/lJ | enterprising general agriculturist and /// ii stock-raiser residing upon section 2, town- '^ ship 23, range 22, Blue Mound Township, Linn Count^^ Kan., has been a resident of the state since 1881, and within the last half-score of jears has been closely identified with the growing inter- ests and rapid advancement of his present locality. Mr. IngersoU was born in Vermilion County, 111., November 1, 1851. His parents were Samuel P. and Sarah R. IngersoU, both natives of the Empire State. The father was born on the shore of Ca- yuga Lake January 13, 1808, and was reared in the home of his parents, Benjamin and Laura In- gersoU, natives of New England. In 1818, the paternal grandparents with their familv emi- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPIUCAL RECORD. 257 grated from New York State to Obio and settled in Warren County, where Benjamin worked at liis trade of shoemaker and sturdily began the battle of life. The grandparents were blessed with twelve children, of whom the father of our subject was the fourth in order of birth. After a time he learned the trade of a plasterer and engaged in that business in Cincinnati. When twent3-one years of age he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Snell. and with his excellent wife he removed from the Buckeye State to Indiana, later making his home with his family in A^ermilion County, 111., and settling in what is now Danville, in which city S. P. Ingersoll built the first house of any note. Until advanced in years the father pursued his trade in Illinois and then came to Kansas, where he now resides with our subject. The mother passed peacefully away in 1881, aged seventj'- three, leaving a family of children. Benjamin mar- ried Sarah Campbell, and died in Vermilion Coun- ty; Laura Ann, the eldest, who also died in Vermil- ion Countj-, was tlie wife of Samuel Possee; Re- becca married William Smith and passed away in Vermilion County; Sophia S. died in Marion Coun- ty, Ind.; Eleanor married Henry Armentrout and lives in Linn County, Kan.; Michael Crawford died in Vermilion County; Charles is a well known citizen of Vermilion- County; George B. died in Vermilion County; Albert was the young- est of the household band. The father owned in Illinois about three hundred acres of excellent land, which he brought up to a high state of cultivation and well improved. The mother, a member of the Christian Church and a devout Christian woman, roared her children to respect religious observances. The father has always taken a prominent part in the enterprises of the variftus localities in which he has resided, and is politically a Republican, having been a strong adherent of that party since its formation. Our subject, reared to mature years in his birth- place, was educated in the district schools of Ver- milion County, and was trained to habits of self-reliance upon his father's farm. Although from early youth a practical agriculturist, he learned the trade of a plasterer, and beginning life for himself engaged in that occupation principally during his sojourn in Illinois. He entered into matrimonial bonds in his birthplace, marrying Miss Roxena Dalby, daughter of Christopher Dalbj'. After a time deciding to try their fortunes in an- other state, Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll removed to their present home in Kansas, where our subject tills the soil of one hundred and sixty fertile acres, which annually yield him an abundant harvest. The pleasant home has been blessed by the birth of one child, Addie Ann. Politically Albert Inger- soll, like his father, is a Repu"l)lican, and cast his first Presidential vote for Ulysses S. Grant. Fraternally he is an active member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and numbers many warm friends within the order, and also enjoys the esteem and confidence of his fellow-townsmen, without respect to party lines or affiliation. ^m \^^ JIOHN J. BLACKBURN, a well known and extensive stock-raiser and lliorouglily prac- tical general agriculturist residing upon section 5, Centreville Township, Linn Coun- ty, Kan., prosperously conducts the old Blackburn homestead, upon which his father, a man of strong. -character, prominent in the early struggles of the state, long made his home. Our subject was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, December 30, 1851, and was but seven 3'ears of age when he came to Linn County, Kan. His father, the late Heniy Black- burn, an enterprising and liberal-si)irited citizen and an important factor in the upward progress of Kansas, was a native of England, and was born January 25, 1812. Reared and educated in tlie land of his nativity, , he attained to manhood bright, intelligent and ambitious, and realizing the broader opportunities of the United States, decided to try his fortunes in the New AVorld. After a safe voj'age he reached our hospitable shores and soon made his way to the prairies of Illinois, locating in Morgan County, where he 258 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPIIICAL RECORD. engaged in the cultivation of a farm.. In a sliort time lie was united in marriage with Miss Mary Eaton. Jjiiler tlic father and mother journeyed to Iowa, and settling in Mahaska County made the Hawkeye State their permanent home. After many years' residence in Iowa, the iiiollier passed away, in Marcli, 1854. Siie was a lady of supe- rior ability and lovely character and was mourned by all who knew her. The fatiier removed to Linn County, Kan., with his family in 1858, and located in Centreville Township, where he was married to Miss Jane V. Terrell. Seven children blessed the first marriage, two little ones dying in infancy. The surviving children, four daughters and one son, are, Hester, Cassandra, Josephine, Jane and John J. The father, Henry Blackburn, entered with ardor into the live issues, of the day, and, appreci- ated by his fellow-citizens as one of the represen- tative men of Linn County, was elected to tlie Kansas Legislature in 1868. As a member of im- portant committees he did his duty faithfully, serving the best interests of liis constituents and making an excellent record as a public man. Hav- ing for sixteen years shared in tlie trials and tri- umphs of the state, Henry Blackburn passed to liis rest November 8, 1884, regretted as a jjublic loss. Aside from his other positions of trust he was for several terms Commissioner of Linn County, and while in Mahaska County, Iowa, was for a number of years Register of Deeds. True to his duties as a friend and citizen, he was universally esteemed, and his memory will long be green in the hearts of the people of the community in which the lat- ter years of his useful life were passed. Our subject received a good common-school education in his home district, and, trained to the everyday routine duties of the farm, made the pursuit of agriculture the occupation of his eavly years. He now devotes himself mainly to raising a high grade of stock, handling some of the best in this part of the state. The three hun- dred acreage of the old farm has been brought up to a high state of cultivation and finely improved with excellent buildings, erected mainly by the father of our subject. John J. Blackburn and Miss Arcelia .lackman were married in Linn County, Kan., Novem- ber 8, 1883. Mrs. Blackburn was a native of Linn County, Iowa, and was born April 29, 186L Her parents, Adam and Jane (McMullen) Jackman, came to Kansas in 1878 and settled in Miami County, which part of the state they tlicii made their home, some tiinelater locating in Centreville Townshi|j. They were the parents of six children, Arcelia, Nancy C, Richard G., William (deceased), Joiin and Lavada. Our subject and his accom- plished wife have been blessed by the birth of one child, a daughter, ,Mary. Without being in any sense of the word an office-seeker, Mr. Blackburn is a public-spirited citizen, intelligently interested in both local and national issues and, ever ready to assist in the promotion of enterprise, commands the confidence of many friends and the high regard of his fellow-townsmen. J+**-5.t= L«^ir^JIOMAS A. KINSELLA, one of th^ promi- f/f^X, neiil farmers of Grant Township, owns \^l' two hundred and forty acres in the above mentioned townshi)), and since the time of his coming here has been a leader in the matters per- taining to the development and progress of tliis section of the county. He is an Illinois man by birth, and possesses in a marked manner the qual- ities usually attributed to the individuals who first opened their eyes in that state. The birtli of this gentleman took place in Will County, 111., in 1849. He was the eldest of six children born to John and Mary (Ryan) Kinsella, both natives of Ireland, from Carlow and Kilkenny' respectively. They were married in Illinois, and the following are the children born to this worthy couple: Thomas A., our subject; Frank, a manufacturer of stained glass in Chicago; Jennie, John D., Annie and J. E., all of whom, with the exception of our subject, reside in Chicago. The maternal grandfather, Thomas Ryan, came to America at an early day. Our subject grew to manhood in his native county, and was liberally educated in the common u ^M2d^^r^ PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 261 schools there. He graduated from the business college at Notre Dame, Ind., after which he en- gaged in teaching in Will County, 111. He re- mained there until 1878, when he resolved to try the broader opportunities of the west, and settled in Kansas. Here he purchased his present farm of two hundred and forty acres, all of which he has improved and developed, so that he now has one of the finest farms in this section of the state. He is interested in sheep and cattle, and is also a very successful farmer. In Will County, 111., in 1875, Thomas A. Kin- sella and Maggie C. Lacey were united in marri- age. They are the parents of six children, John, Frank, Leo, Paul, Mary and Florence, all of whom are members of the Catholic Church. Politicallj^ our subject is a member of the People's party, and has held the office of Town Trustee in Grant for three terms. Mr. Kinsella has been a prominent member of the Farmers' Alliance ever since its organization, and in 1889 was made President of it. He is at present Secretary of the Alliance store, and has held that position for several years. -ofo-S^X^^-oto. ^^EORGE ^ I and farn, \>^Ji came to EORGE W. KELLER, a real-estate dealer rmer and stock dealer of Colony, Kansas on the 19th of February, 1879. He located in Linn County, and the fol- lowing November came to Anderson County, set- tling in what is now Lone Elm Township, at the head of Deer Creek. Mr. Keller was born in New- ark Township, Licking County, Ohio, June 11, 1846, and is a son of Henry M. and Anna (Hen- ton) Keller. The family is of German extraction., and was founded in this country during early Co- lonial days. As the country became settled further west, they emigrated to Pennsylvania, North Car- olina and Kentucky. Our subject is a descendant of tlie Pennsj'Ivania branch. The grandfather, Jacob Keller, removed from the Keystone State to Ohio in the early set- tlement of Licking County, and became one of the pioneers of Newark. He improved a farm in the forest and became the owner of a large tract of land in the Licking Valley, where is some of the most fertile and valuable land in the Buckeye State. This property, inherited by his descend- ants, has made many of them well-to-do. The grandparents lived to a good old age. They had six sons and three daughters who grew to mature years: Benjamin, now of Bates County, Mo.; Abra- ham and Daniel, who died in Ohio; Eli, who was a prominent breeder of Merino sheep and died in Ohio; Jacob, who died on the old homestead; Henry M., father of our subject; Elizabeth, wife of Peter Holler, of Ohio; Diana, who died in childhood; and Sarah, wife of Richard Jones, of Franklin County, Ohio. Henry Keller was reared on a farm and acquiied a good education in Dennison College, of Gran- ville, Ohio. He then engaged in leaching for some years, after which he worked in wood for some time. He possessed considerable genius in that direction, and has invented and patented several articles. He owns a highly cultivated and valuable farm of two hundred and thirty acres near Newark, on which he still makes his home. He is an earnest and faithful member of the Meth- odist Church and an untiring laborer in the Mas- ter's vineyard. He married Anna, daughter of Capt. John Hcnton, of Fairfield County, Ohio, and she has since been his faithful companion and helpmate. Their family numbers three sons and three daughters, of whom George is the eldest; Rachel A. is the wife of Samuel Kinney, of New- ark, Ohio; Abraham is a farmer of Carson, Iowa; Henry C. is a farmer and merchant of West Plains, Mo.; Sarah became the wife of Charles Dickson, and after his death married John Shepherd, of Oklahoma; Minerva is the wife of David W. Sanders, of Burlington, Kan. The schools of Newark afforded our subject his educational privileges. He remained at home until he had attained his majority and then removed to Illinois, being employed as a teacher in the schools of Cole, Moultrie and Shelby Counties until 1870. In Moultrie County he married Lydia Rale, who died in McLean County a year later, leavin)!; a son, Frank. Mr. Keller improved a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Martin Township, Mc- 262 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRArillCAL RECORD. Lean County. In 1873 he returned to Newark, Ohio, and in November wedded Eliza J., daughter of David T. and Elizahetii IJlaclf. Siie was born in Newariv. Their union lias been blessed with five children: Belle, Day, Guy W., Elsie J. and Clinton T. In February, 1879, Mr. Keller came to Kansas and purchased four hundred and twenty-six acres of land in Lone Elm Township, where he carried on general farming and stock-raising. He now owns three farms in this county and one in Allen County, comprising seven hundred acres, all high- ly cultivated and improved. Removing to Colony, he there made his home for five years, but is now living on one of his farms, which lies near the vil- lage, lie conducts a real-estate, loan and insur- ance business, having an oflice in Colony, and also deals in live-stock. He is one of the original stockholders and a director in the People's Bank, of (;olonj', and is a stockholder in the Eastern Kansas Telephone Company. He takes an active part in local politics, supports the Republican party, is a member of the Central Committee, and has frequently served as a delegate to the county, district an state conventions. He is connected with the Masonic fraternity and Knights of Pyth- ias, and ever since he was a j'oung man has been a member of the Methodist Episcoi)al Church. He possesses a generous and kindly spirit, gives frecl}' lo benevolent and charitable interests, and never withholds his aid from any enterprise that is cal- culated to promote the public good or advance the general welfare. ^i^^^^'E^i^^ 14^^11 If ON. .lAMES P. UANNEY. Among those iTjj, who have achieved prominence solely by i4W^ excellence of character, without any of the (^ modern appliances by which unworthy persons seek to gain undeserved and transient popularity, the subject of this sketch occupies a gonspicuous place. Jam^s P, Rajiney has a plens- ant and comfortable rural home on section 36, township 18, range 22, Mound Township, and is classed among the representative men of liis sec- tion. He was bom in Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 1848, to the marriage of William and Ann (Os- trander) Ranney, worthy and much esteemed resi- dents of that city, where they made their home for some time. The youthful days of our subject were passed in assisting his father in the arduous duties of the farm and in attending the common schools, where he received a good practical education. He re- mained in Wisconsin until 1866, when the Sun- flower State tempted him to settle within its borders, and he bought eighty acres of raw prairie land in Miami County, where he now resides. With the exception of two years, when he resided in Paola, Mr. Ranney h.is made his home on tliis farm, which has since been increased to one hun- dred and twenty acres. One not familiar with the history of the past can scarcely believe when he looks upon the splendid farm of Mr. Ranney that it was ever a trackless wilderness, much less that that was its condition less than half a century ago. His fine farm, so well cultivated and im- proved, is a standing monument to his industry and good management, and is one of the best in his section. Mr. Ranney was married I'ebruary 22, 1874, at which time he united his fate with that of Miss Ida L. Inman, daughter of John and Hannah In- man. Mr. and Mrs. Inman were among the first settlers of Rock Count}-, Wis., and were worthy and esteemed residents of that county, where tliey spent so many years of their lives. To our subject and wife have been born six children, who are named in order of their birth .as follows: Mabel, Nettie, Ralph, Clarence, Addie and Anna, twins, all bright and interesting children. Mr. Ranney has ever been one of the most public-spirited men of his county, and has fought with her most faith- fully in all her struggles for growth and material advancement. He is a warm friend and an agree- able companion, ever ready to help when heli) is needed, and is beloved and respected by all who know him. In politics, Mr. Raiiney is a Populist, but w.as PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 263 formerly a Democrat. In 1890 he was elected Probate Judge and served one term. He has been Justice of the Peace many years, and has held other local offices. He is one of tiie early members of the Populist party, was County Secretary of the Farmers' Alliance, and was the first County Secretary of that organization, having heljjed to organize that lodge. He is one of the prominent members of the People's party but has ever been active in politics, and is a man who wields much inlhience throughout his county. He was former- ly an anti-monopolist. Socially he is a mem her of the Knights of Pythias. '11^^^: ^ i ^ i^^E» S< YRUS A. DEGARMO owns and operates a farm located on section 14, Slieridan Town- m ^^'J ship, Crawford County. An influential citizen of the township, he is also well and favor- ably known throughout the entire county, and as a farmer is progressive and energetic. He is the owner of three hundred and twenty acres of im- proved land, upon which he has erected a number of substantial farm buildings, including a neat residence and commodious barn. Referring to the ancestral history of our sub- ject, we find that he is a son of John and P^liza- beth (Frakes) Degarmo, natives of Virginia, and prominent members of the farming cl.ass of their community. They had a family of seven children^ of whom four are now living, all in Sheridan Township. They arc Cyrus A., Robert M., J. Franz and Frank. Our subject was born in Mc- Donough County, III., on the 28th of April, 1841, and was reared on a farm, meantime receiving his education in the common schools. Remaining at home until he was twenty-one years of age, Mr. Degarmo was then married, in IK()2, to Miss Mary Willey, who was born in Mc- I)onough County, 111., in December, 1840. After their marriage, the young couple began house- keeping on a farm in McDonough County, whence in 1865 they removed to Missouri and settled in Knox County. Two years later they located on the farm which the3' still occupy. At that time the property was unimproved, neighbors were few and conveniences equally conspicuous by their absence. Our subject's family came hither with three other families, and his father also ac- companied the party, he being subsequently killed by lightning. The original purchase of Mr. Degarmo consisted of one hundred and sixty acres of railroad land. Here he first built a pole shanty, in which for a number of years he made his home. About 1883 he erected his present residence at a cost of $800, and about the same time built a barn, 40x56 feet in dimensions, costing $650. He has set out numerous shade and ornamental trees, as well as an orchard of the best varieties of fruits. As a farmer he has been quite successful, for at the time of coming here he was very poor, with little of this world's goods to call his own. He is both a grain and a stock farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Degarmo are the parents of six children, of whom four are now living: F. Marion, who married Ella Turkington, and lives in Sheri- dan Township, Crawford County; Elizabeth M.; Alice M., who married Robert A. Townsend, of Siieridan Townsiiip, Crawford Countj', three chil- dren having been born of the union; and Elsie, who resides with her parents. In religious con- nection Mr. and Mrs. Degarmo are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church at Beulah, in which he has served as Steward and is at present Trustee. The family are regular attendants at the Sunday-school. Socially, Mr. Degarmo is identified with the Ma- sonic fraternity and tlie Modern Woodmen of America, belonging to the, lodge at Girard. In politics he is a stanch supporter of Democratic principles, and is a local leader of the party. For ten years he has been a member of the School Board of District No. 4.3, in which capacity he has done good service in behalf of the schools. Seen in his comfortable home, surrounded b}"^ his fam- ily, one cannot help feeling that Mr. Degarmo J8 264 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. singularly favored, and should be, as he is, univer- sally rcsi)ected for his many fjoo*' qualities, as well as for what he has accomplished. /p^EORGE E. REINER. The descendant of 11 ^ a long line of German forefathers, Mr. ^^5! Reiner is also a true and independent American citizen, and gives his allegiance to the land of his birth. In the conduct of his business affairs he h.as been distinguished for ambitious en- ergy, and as a dealer in hardware, stoves and agri- cultural implements has gained an enviable repu- tation throughout the entire county of Crawford. Me is known as one of the most energetic and capable citizens of Girard, and his trade extends not only throughout this city, but into the sur- rounding country. Born in Madison, Wis., on the 6tli of February, 1861, our subject is the son of .John and Eliza- beth (Ilitz) Reiner, natives of Germany, who were there reared and married. At the age of twelve years John Reiner commenced to learn the trade of a blacksmith, which he followed in the Father- land and also after coming to America in 1845. He settled in Madison, Wis., where he continues to make his home. In his political belief he is a stanch Democrat, and throughout his entire resi- dence in this country he has exerted a constant influence in behalf of public progress and local improvements. After completing the studies of the grammar school, our subject entered the Madison High School, graduating from that institution in 1879. In the fall of that year he came to the state of Kansas, and, locating in (lirard, entered the employ of C. llitz, m the milling business. He continued in the employ of that gentleman for six years, and at the expiration of that time em- barked in the grocery business in partnership with Mr, Wallace, the Arm title being G, E. Reiner & Co. That connection continued for one and one- half years, when our subject sold out to his partner. We next find Mr. Reiner occupying the posi- tion of book-keeper in the Girard Foundry, after which he superintended the management of the hardware business for Mr. Tontz. Later he pur- chased a one-lialf interest in the business, and upon the retirement of Mr. Tontz from the con- cern Mr. Prentice entered the partnership, the firm being for the following two and one-half years that of Reiner & Prentice. .Subsequently our sub- ject purchased his partner's interest, and since that time he has been conducting the business alone. He has established a lucrative trade, and far and near is known for the relial)ilily of his dealings and the integrity of liis business trans- actions. In May, 1885, ISIr. Reiner was united in mar- riage with Miss Florence A., daughter of John Tontz, of Girard. They are the ])arents of three children: George E., Charlie W. and Fred L. Mr. Reiner is well known, and is noted for his strict attention to his own business, although at all times he is ready to respond to calls upon his own time and means, if convinced of the advantages which will accrue to his city or county. His views have made of him an active Republican, and in that party he sees the redemption of the country from all the ills which afflict her. He has occupied a number of responsible positions, and at present is President of the City Council. Socially, Mr. Reiner is identilied with tiie Ma- sonic fraternity, belonging to the chai)ter and the Knights Templar. He is also connected with the Knights of Pythias, and has served as Chan- cellor-Commander of that organization. He is one of the progressive men of this locality, and seeks to extend every resource in the county so far .as possible. His store is located on the west side of the public square, convenient for the pur- poses of trade, and within the establishment may be found a complete assortment of ranges, hard and soft coal burners and wood stoves. There also will be noticed ever}' variety of agricultural implements or labor-saving machines, as well as the glpaUef firticles of l^afc^wftre and tinware useful ii) PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHiCAL RECORD. 265 the home. The owner and proprietor of this es- tablishment is a man of sterling worth, who has carved his way to fortune through many diffi- culties, but now has readied an eminence from which he can look down and offer encouragement to those still struggling up the ladder of fame. In spite of his success, he is a quiet, unassuming gentleman, whom it is a pleasure to meet, and his many friends unite in pronouncing him one of the most esteemed citizens of Girard. AVID C. THURSTON, a farmer residing on section 13, North Township, and one of the well known residents of Labette County, is a native of Morrow County, Ohio, and was born on the 11th of March, 1843. He IS a son of Levi and Elizabeth E. (Bastress) Thurston, the former born near Pottsville, Pa., of English descent, and the latter also a native of Penns3ivania, and a descendent of German ances- try. They were married in the Keystone State, whence soon afterward, in 1830, tliej' removed to Ohio and settled in Morrow County, of which they were early settlers. There lie still resides, being at present (1893) eighty-seven years of age. His wife, the mother of our subject, passed away on the 28th of January, 1891, at the age of seventy-seven years and eight months. Thej' had a family of ten children, of whom six are now living; three of their sons were soldiers in the Civil War. Upon a farm north of the village of Mt. Gilead, Ohio, the subject of this sketch passed the days of bis youth and grew to a sturdy manhood. He received a good education in the union schools of Mt. Gilead, but sjjent his time principally in farm work. On the 21st of April, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company E, Twentieth Ohio Militia, for three months' service. With his company he was sent to West Virginia to guard the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, under the command of Gen. George B. McClellan. At the expiration of his period of service, he was honorably discharged, and immediately afterward re-enlisted, becoming a member of Company C, Eifteenth Ohio Infantry, which was oiganized at Mansfield, Ohio. Marching to Camp Dennison, the newly organ- ized company received arms and ammunition, and then proceeded to Lexington, Ky., from there to Louisville, the same state, and thence to Bacon Creek, near Green River. They were ordered to the relief of General Grant at Ft. Dpnelson, but after a day's march turned to Bowling Green and from there went to Nashville. Under the command of General Buell the company inarcjied to Shiloh, where they participated in the second day's en- gagement. Later they took part in the siege of Corinth, from there went to Chattanooga and then followed General Bragg to Louisville. After the battle of Lawrenceburg, Ky., they pursued General Bragg to the front of Nashville, and thence to Mur- freesboro, where on the 26th of December, 1862, was fought the memorable battle, the first of a series of engagements of inestimable importance in the - issues of the war. Following these battles our subject participated in the TuUahoma campaign and the battle of Lil)- erty Gap, after which he moved across the Look- out Mountain to Chattanooga, and with his com- mand flanked General Bragg. On the 19th of September, 1863, his regiment was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland, with which he took pait in the two days' battle of Chickamauga, and then retreated to Rossville, Ga., from there march- ing to Chattanooga. On the 23d of November, the regiment moved out to Orchard Knob and opened the battle at that place under the eyes of Gen. U. S. Grant. Two days later, under Gen. T. J. Wood, they charged on Missionary Ridge and broke the rebel center. On account of disability, Mr. Thurston remained in the convalescent's camp for one month, after which he rejoined his regiment at Strawberry Plains, in East Tennessee, where he veteranized as a Corporal. After a furlough of thirty days, he re- joined his regiment at Chattanooga, and then ad- vanced to Rocky-Faced Ridge and commenced the Atlanta campaign. On the 27tli of May, 1864, 266 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Pickett's Mill was charged, resulting disastrously to the Union forces, and entailing a loss of four- teen hundred and seventy men in three hours. Mr. Thurston was a valiant soldier in the battles of Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahooehie, siege of At- lanta, Jonesboro, thence hack to Atlanta and from there went into camp. In October Mr. Thurston with his regiment fol- lowed General Hood to Gatesville, and was sent from there to Pulaskiville, later under Gen. George H. Thomas, fought at Columbus, Tenn. After the battle of Franklin, Tenn., he retired to Nashville, reaching that city November 30, 1864. On the 15th of December, his regiment moved out against General Hood, routing his army and following him to the vicinity of Huntsville, Ala. There tliey remained in camp until March, 1865, when they went to East Tennessee for the purpose of heading off General Lee. Later they returned to Nasliville, and from there went to New Orleans, reaching that city in July, 1865. From New Orleans the regiment sailed down the Mississippi and from there across the Gulf of Mex- ica to Indianola, Tex., and thence marched to San Antonio, where Mr. Thurston was appointed Provost Guard. On the 21st of November, 1865, he was mustered out of the service, and at once proceeded to Columbus, Ohio, where on the 27th of December, 1865, he was honorably discharged, after a continuous service of four years and eight months. After the battle of Shiloh he was pro- moted to be Corporal, and in May, 1864, became Sergeant; in August, 1864, was chosen Second Ser- geant, and in March, 1865, was made Orderly- Sergeant, with a complimentary commission as Second Lieutenant. He took part in every en- gagement in which his regiment participated, and also participated in a fight at Charleston, Tenn., against the Confederate forces under General Wheeler. Though often slightly injured in battle, he was never seriously wounded and was never taken prisoner. Upon his return from the field of bnttie, Mr. Thurston remained in Ohio until March, 1866, when he came to Kans.as and settled on the farm he has since occupied. Neighbors there was none at that time, and the land itself presented any- thing but an inviting aspect to the would-be set- tler. In spite of adverse circumstances, he worked patiently' and to such good purpose that he ac- quired the ownership of an eighty-acre farm, all of which is under the best of cultivation. Mr. Thurston is a member of the Settlers' Protective Association, of which he was Secretary for four years. He was also Secretary of the Grange at Concord, and for five years has served as Secretary of the Anti-Horse Thief Association. Naturally he takes a great interest in the Grand Army, and is a member of Antietam Post, at Parsons. In May, 1868, Mr. Thurston was united in mar- riage with Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John W. Barnes. She was born in Ashland County, Ohio, in October, 1841, and died February 19, 1869. Mr. Thurston was a second time married, April 16, 1871, his wife being Miss Christina F. Biby, who was born in Indiana November 7, 1853, and died June 11, 1877. Three children were born of the union: Levi H., Edward E. and Albert A. The lady who on the 14th of Jul}', 1878, became the wife of Mr. Thurston was Rebecca A., daugh- ter of James and Martha J. (Owens) Chapman. Her parents were born in Kentucky, near Mam- moth Cave, and were there reared and married. In 1857 they settled in Warren Count}', 111., and from there removed to Kansasin 1869, and settled in Neosho County, where Mr. Chapman died on the 12th of September, 1886. Mrs. Chapman is still living (1893) and makes her home in Neosho County. Mrs. Thurston is one of ten children, six of whom survive. She was born in Kentucky, June 14, 1854, and by her marriage has become the motlier of three children: Elizabeth E., James Asa Harvey and David Chickamauoa. In his political belief Mr. Thurston is a stanch Republican, and so firm was he in his allegiance to the party of his choice that when Abraham Lin- coln was a second time elected to the Presidency he went under fire to cast his ballot for him. He has served in numerous responsible positions, in all of which he has rendered efficient .service on behalf of his fellow-citizens. For nine years he served as Township Treasurer, and for twenty years has been Treasurer of School District No. 16. In 1880, and again in 1890, he took the United PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORt). 26? States census in this township. Some years ago lie was elected Justice of the Peace, but, not desir- ing the office, refused to qualify. As a citizen be is one of the most proftiincnt men of the county; as a veteran of the Civil War he is held in the highest regard by all who love their country and cherish the principles for which our Government stands, and as a farmer lie lias proved energetic and capable. OBERT W. WRIGHT, M. I)., proprietor of le Pioneer Drug Store at Oswego, was born in Millington, Yorkshire, England, on S^Christmas Day, 1824. At the age of four- teen he emigrated to the United States in company with his father, William Wright, and settled in Bur- tonsville, Montgomery County, N. Y., whence he removed to Bellona, Yates Count}', N. Y. For five years he was employed by Henry Coleman and George 0. Toby, and at the age of twent3'-one com- menced to study medicine at Penn Yan, N. Y. In order to defray his expenses, he taught a singing school and boarded himself in the oflice of his pre- ceptor. Later he attended lectures at -Geneva. N. Y. In the village of Abington, Luzerne County, Pa., in the spring of 1848, Doctor Wright and Miss Lota A.Waite were united in marriage. In the same year the young couple migrated to Wisconsin and located in Elmerald Grove, near Janesville, where they remained until the spring of 1850. They then removed to Iowa and became pioneers of In- dependence. Ill July, 1861, the Doctor organized a company and enlisted as a private soldier. He was detailed to take charge of the hospital at Franklin, Mo., in the winter of 1861-62. After the battle of Pea Ridge, Ark., he was promoted to the rank of Captain of Company C, Ninth Iowa In- fantiy. After the battle of Vicksburg he was ap- pointed in Iowa Recruiting Agent t)f the Govern- ment for the Dubuque District, and served in that capacity until the close of the war. In 186.5 the Doctor visited his old home in Eng- land. Returning to the United States, he located temporarily at Springfield, Mo., whence in July, 1867. lie removed to Oswego, Kan. He was one of the original members of the Town Company', and in the summer of 1867 erected the first frame house in the place. This structure was 16x24 feet in di- mensions and was a mere shed, though serving the double purpose of store and dwelling. In this, the original Pioneer Drug Store, he conducted a flour- , ishing business, carrying a stock of drugs and gro- ceries, which he sold to the farmers of the surround- ing country. Doctor Wright was elected to the office of Rail- road Assessor and served in that capacity for three years. He also served as a member of the State Legislature, being the member who introduced the bill providing for an appropriate representation of Kansas at the Centennial. Governor Osborn appointed him one of the Centennial raan.ageis of' the exhibit of Kansas in Philadelphia, and by that appointment recognized the credit' that was due him for securing from the Legislature the ap])ro- priation of $25,000. The Doctor has served for three terms as Mayor of Oswego, and has held var- ious other responsible positions. Every railroad in southeastern Kansas has re- ceived the Doctor's support. He was instrumental in securing the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Rail- road to Oswego, and was the originator and Pres- ident of the Spring Valley & Southern Kansas Railroad, afterward known as the Memphis, Carth- age & Northwestern Railroad; he served as Vice- President and Director of the company until the road was graded to Oswego. In August, '869, lie laid out the town of Independence and organized the Town Company, naming tlie place in honor of his old home. Independence, Iowa. A prominent member of tlie Kansas State Medical Association, Doctor Wright served as its President for two years. lie spent two years in California and traveled extensively through that state in search of a suitable location, but found that the slate was owned by English lords and dukes and PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. thinking he had had enough of the nobility before coming to America, he decided not to locate there. In kis political belief he was in early days a Free- Soilerandan Abolitionist, and is now a Republican. He aided in the organization of the Union Labor party in this country. Socially the Doctor has served as Commander of the Knights Templar and officiated in that ca- pacity when they attended the conclave at Denver, in August, 1892. For twenty-five years he has been identified with the Masonic fraternity, and has held all the offices up to that of Commander of Commandery No. 7, at Oswego. He has also been identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows for a quarter of a century, and has represent- ed his lodge in the conventions of the grand lodge. At the last meeting of the Grand Army of the Republic at Pittsburgh, in 1893, he was elected state delegate to the National Encampment at In- dianapolis in the summer of that year. He and his wife are well known and highly esteemed. They have a pleasant home, and with them lives the motlier of Mrs. Wright, who is ninety years old. Of the Doctor it ma3' be truthfully said that he is "Bound to no creed, to no sect confined; The world his home, his brethren all man- kind." And the advice given by the poet he has follow- ed throughout the entire period of his useful life: "Love truth; do good. Be just and kind to all. Exalt the right Though every ism fall." ^TnVjENJAMIN H. MITCHELL, who is num- jL-K^ bered among the pioneer settlers of Craw- f(^J/ ^'^^'^ County, having been prominently >^^ identified with its growth and upbuilding since an early day, now carries on general farming on sections 17 and 20, Lincoln Township, where he owns a valuable and desirable farm of four hundred acres. A native of Kentucky, his birth- place is in Bowling Green. His parents, John and Eliza (White) Mitchell, were natives of Kentucky and Virginia, respectively. They had a family of eight children, of whom Benjamin is the second in order of birth. The grandfather, Charles Mitchell, was a pioneer of Kentucky. In the city of his birth our subject grew to manhood, no event of special importance occurring during his boyhood and youth. In 1854, when he was twenty-two years of age, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Mitchell and Miss Frances Jenkins. Eleven children were born of that union, all of whom are still living. In 1870, Mr. Mitcliell came with his family to Kansas, locating in Crawford County. He at once took up his residence upon the farm which has since been his home. In 1884, he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, who here passed away. He afterward mar- ried Mrs. Emma Dooley, widow of Daniel Dooley, and the daughter of Samuel M. Clark, a resident of Ft. Scott, Kan. By this union have been born two children. Three of his sons are married. Benjamin H. and Alonzo are both progressive farmers of Crawford County, and Jesse G. is an agriculturist residing in southern California. Upon coming to this county, Mr. Mitchell lo- cated on a tract of one hundred and sixty acres of wild land and at once began its development. Acre after acre was placed under the plow, and well tilled fields now take the place of the barren prairie. As his financial resources increased he made an additional purchase, until within the boundaries of his farm are now comprised four hundred acres of good land. All the improve- ments upon the place were put there by his own hands and indicate the busy and useful life which he has led. He deals quite extensively in stock, keeping on hand good grades of horses, cattle and hogs. Mr. Mitchell deserves great credit for his suc- cess in life, for it is due entirely to his own well directed efforts and able management. In politics he is a stalwart supporter of the Democracy, and has been elected by that party to some local offi- ces. For a number of years he has served as Town Treasurer and is the present encumbent. Sociall}', PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 271 he is connected with the Masonic fraternity, and has taken an active interest in every worthy en- terprise which tends toward the advancement of the county, in which he has so long made his home. J /AMES TEXAS BROWN, a farmer and stock-raiser of Washington Township, Craw- i ford County, residing on section 10, was _ ' born in Wheeling, W. Va., August 23, 1816, and is tlie eldest of eight children whose parents were Nathan and Maiy Brown. They were na- tives of Virginia. The father served in the War of 1812, and took part in the battle of New Or- leans. The grandfather, James Brown, was born in the Old Dominion and served in the Revolution- ary War. The family- originally came from Aber- deen, Scotland. Our subject, accompanied by his parents, went to Vermilion County, 111., when a lad of six sum- mers and there remained until fifteen years of age. During that time the father died, and Mr. Brown of this sketch went to St. Louis, where he joined the United States Fur Company and went to Ft. Benton. He remained with the Company for about seven years, hunting through Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. He had many narrow escapes in hunting the buffaloes of the plains, for the Indians were still treacherous. In 1839, he went to Texas, and in 1840 went to Minnesota and Wisconsin, where he followed carpentering. In 1847, Mr. Brown returned to Illinois and married Miss Mary Sprawls. By this union were born four children: Electa, wife of R. M. Tiffany-, of Girard; Mary A., wife of Mr. McMurd}-, of Minnesota; Elizabeth, wife of John Culvert, of Greenwood County, Kan., and Nathan, of Iowa. In Iowa Mr. Brown married his second wife and they became the parents of a daughter, Maggie, who married C. C. Laws, of Girard. In 1856, our subject emigrated to Kaufman Count3', Tex., where he remained until 1880, and during that time served as a member of the Constitutional Convention. To him is due the present school laws of the state of Texas, which he modeled after those of Iowa, with which he was familiar. He served in the Legislature during the winter of 1868-69, proving an honored and competent member of the Assembly. In 1880, Mr. Brown came to Crawford County and purchased a section of land, but has since sold part of it, his possessions oiow aggregating three hundred and twenty acres. He once owned a sec- tion of land in Greenwood County, Kan., and while in Texas had over thirty thousand acres. He has a beautiful home, and his is one of the model farms of the community. He possesses most excellent business ability, and the success of his life is due to his own efforts. Since its establish- ment he has read the St. Louis Globe-Demof rat, and since 1856 has taken Norton's Union Intelligence. Since the war, he has been a stalwart supporter of the Republican party, and sociallj' is a member of the Odd Fellows' society. '>-=^=m>-^^:ii-t.y in soutliorn Illinois, and was also pioininent in litonir.v !in(i jomnaiistii- circlos. Ilo pnblisiied a book oalUni "I'olitii's and Politicians of Illinois," which has had a wide circiilalion, not only in Illi- nois, l.nt thronj^honl many oilier states of the Union. As a wiiler, he was versatile and puni^enl, qniek to discern and inonipl to execute, keen in thonjiht and forceful in expression. l>y inherent (lualilications, no less than cidlivatcd laslcs, he was admirably adapted to the profession of a jour- nalist. In the public schools of JShftwncotown, HI., the subject of this sketch conducted his studies for SOUK- lime. 'I'liere, also, he served an apprentice- ship to the newspaper business under the tMliciont direction of his fjither. At tho ago of about lif- tecn years, he removed to Olncy, 111., and there purchase.l a paper, the Olnoy J.nlirr, which he conducted for seven years. lM-,.m thai place he went to .Sprin-ilield, 111., and aid.^l his fallicr in the publication of the Illinois ^•^/^ (.ur.clU; which he nniiiaged for two years. Coming to Kansjis in 187J<, Mr. l.usk i)nrchased the Sun, a struggling paper published at irregular intervals. Then a pr.wtical failure, ho has made of it a splendid success and a popular jt)urnal with many friends in both parties. He publishes both a daily and a weekly issue, and has made of his paper one of the niosl ii\tluenli;il organs of the Kepublican party in l.abelto t'ounly. The Sun tidvos the lead in advocating whatever may be for the highest good of the communily, and is con- ducted strictly uptm business principles. In all maltei-s pertaining to the advancemcnl of society, education and politics, Mr. l.usk lakes a keen and discriminating interest, and throvigh the columns of his paper, which has a wide circulation both in this and surrounding counties, he lias many times been instrumental in securing for this locality various advant.!tgos of a nature more or less important. Mr. l.usk is an able editor, and has made a marked success in the conduct of his paper, devoting his energies to making it one which will be a potent factor in the upbuilding of the city and county. In liis social relations he is idea tilled with tho Modern Woodmen of Amer- ica. Tie was appointed Postmaster of Parsons April 27, 188!), and a.ssumed the duties of the i»o- silion on the lltli of May, 1889, serving until .lanuary it, 18;)1. He also served for one year as Chairman of Iho U'epublican County Central Com- mittee. '■■^ V. Kl)W.\U'nS, a farmer and coutraclor '@£jt residing in North '['ownship, Labette /// li County, claims Kentucky as a state of his ^,1 nativity, lie was born in Laurel County in ISlJ), and is a grandson of William Edwards, a native of North Carolina. His father, Charles Kd wards, was born in Wales, and buiding adieu to that country, came with three brothers to America during the Colonial days. All four aided the Colonies in their struggle for inde|)endonce. Charles w.as killed at the battle of Yorktown, and Thomas lost his life at Hound Stone, Va., but the other two survived the struggle. The parents of our subject were .lohn and Sarah (Elliott) Ed- wards. They had a family of twelve children, who grew to mature years. The subject of this sketch spout the days of his boyhood and youth in Kentucky, and acquired his education in the public schools. After arriving at man's estate he was united in marriage withSoi>hia Henjey, the marriage ceremony being performed in I8G5. Previously he had enlisted in the I'uiou army as a member of Company L, First Kent ucUy Cavalry, under Colonel Wolford, serving until the close of the war. He also had three brothers in. the service, but none lost their lives in battle. t)ur subject was alwa^ys with his regiment, and partici- pated in the eug.agements at Murfreesboro, ]\Iills Springs, Atlanta and the en tLi-e Oeoigia campaign. He went with Sherman on the celebrated march to the sea, and participated in the Crand Review at Washington, the linest military pageant ever .seen on this side of the Atlantic. BIr. Edwards began railroad contracting in 18(50, and aided in building the Cincinnati A- Southern PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 273 Railroad. The year 1877 witnessed his arrival in Kansas. Here he engaged in contracting with Mr. Wolcott. They constructed the Kansas City & Pacific Railroad from eight miles north of Parsons to within fifteen miles of Paola. He also built ten miles of the Frisco Line in llie territory, and for three years has been engaged in doing the repair work for the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were born six chil- dren: Jrvin, Maggie, Sarah (deceased), Nannie, .lohn and Lee. Mr. Edwards has been a second time married, the lady of his choice being Sarah E. Chambers. Three children grace this union: Arra IJelle, Dellie and EHie. J-^ight of the family are members of the Baptist Church and all are highly respected people, who rank high in the social circles in which they move. Mr. Edwards has always been identified with the Democratic i)arty, and socially is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His life has been a successful one, and his business ability, combined with well directed efforts and enterprise, has acquired for him a handsome property. He now owns nearly five hundred acres of good land, ail of which he has accumulated since coming to this county. He is a man of sterling worth and strict integril3', and his well spent life has gained him high regard. -^^^^^^^^^f^r^^*---- J/ACOB UNGEHEUER. To an extent not I usually enjoyed has success crowned the I efforts of the subject of our sketch, wlio is one of the wealthiest men of Linn County, and probably the most extensive landowner in CentrevilleTownsliip. His residence is a commo- dious and attractive abode, and is pleasantly lo- cated on section 23. Since coming to Linii Coun- ty in the spring of 1858, Mr. Ungeheuer has en- gaged in general farming and is now the owner of thirteen hundred acres in Centieville Township. lu his agricultural operations he combines in- dustry and perseverance ^vith wise judgment and keen insight — qualities which have contributed largely to his prosperity. A native of Germany, our subject is the son of John and Catharine Ungeheuer, who passed their entire lives in the Fatherland. He was born March 7, 1835, and remained in Germany until he was nineteen years of age, meantime attending the common schools and also learning the trade of a blacksmith. In 1854 he crossed the Atlantic, and after landing in New York proceeded to Cin- cinnati, Ohio, where he was.employed at his trade for one year. Thence he went to St. Louis and was similarly engaged for a few months. In Des Moines, Iowa, where he next made location, he worked at his trade for three months, and then opened a shop, which he conducted for one year. From Des Moines Mr. Ungeheuer came to Kan- sas and followed his trade in Centreville Town- ship, Linn County, until the opening of the Civil War. In the fall of 1861 he enlisted as a black- smitii in Com.pany K, Sixth Kansas Infantry, and served in that capacity- for more than tJiree years, ■ when he was discharged. While boiling coffee, in tiie fall of 1802, the kettle slipped and the hot coffee (lew in his face, causing a total loss of the sight of his left eye. Ui)on leaving the Union service, Mr. Ungeheuer returned to Centreville Township, and has since engaged in farming here. In Centreville Township, April 1, 1861, occurred the marriage of Mr. I'ngeheuer to Miss Sarah Walker, who was born in North Carolina Ajiiil 2-1, 1843. Her parents, Alfred and Susanna (Sale) Walker, were natives of North Carolina, and came to Linn County about 1856, settling in that county, where both died, he on the 22d of No- vember, 1861, and she early in the '70s. They were the parents of eight children, five (^p^HOMAS P. GOWDY, an honored veteran of /7^^ the late war, is classed among the intelli- ^V^/ gent and enterprising farmers of^Jackson Township, Anderson County, who have contributed so largely to raise it to its present high position as 278 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. a great agricultural centre. His farm is one of the finest in tlie place, and here he has a comfortable home. Mr. Gowd3' was born in Clarke County, Ohio, December 21, 1834, to John and Ann (Steele) Gowdy, natives of Kentucky, who married and settled in Clarke County, Ohio, where they re- mained some time and then removed to Warren County, 111., in 1851. The former died in 1864, and the latter in 1883. They had ten children: James S., William C, Nancy C, Isabella, John, Joseph, Robert, Thomas P., David and Sarah J. Our subject spent the early years of his life in his native county, going to Warren County, 111., with his parents in 1851, and continuing with them until the war broke out. Being of a patriotic nature, young Gowdy enlisted in the service of his country in July, 1862. He enrolled with Company C, Eighty-third Illinois Infantry, and remained on the field until the close of the strug- gle. In the battle of Ft. Donelson, in 1863, he fought bravely, and when peace was declared, re- turned home to Warren County, where he resumed his work on his father's farm. In 1865, Mr. Gowdy was married to Miss Nancy J. Caldwell, daughter of John and Mary A. (Nichol) Caldwell, whose biographies may be found in the sketch of Joseph Caldwell. Mrs. Gowdy was born in Greene County, Ohio, Septem- ber 24, 1841. She was twelve years old when she went with her parents to Warren County, 111., where she grew to womanhood and married our subject. After their union, Mr. and Mrs. Gowdy settled in Hale Township, the same county, and there lived until the fall of 1869, when they caine to Anderson County, and located in this township, on the land which he had previously bought. In these years our subject has worked industriously, improving his land, and from time to time, as he was able, erecting the necessary outbuildings with which to carry on farming successfully. He is now regarded .as one of the most sagacious and prominent farmers and stock-raisers in this part of tiie state, and is also a marked figure in its political and social life. His farm comprises two hundred and thirty-three acres of fertile soil, which yields an abundant harvest of the various cereals each season. Mr. Gowdy has never been an office-seeker, but h.as been called to fill some important town- ship offices, having served as Justice of the Peace for two terms, besides filling other equally respon- sible positions. He is a stanch Republican and takes an active interest in the political issues of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Gowdy ate deeply interested in religion, and are valued and consistent members of the United Presbyterian Church. To this es- timable couple were bprn three children: Brainard AV., Riley Warren and Harry S. A law-abiding citizen, possessed of good social qualities and ex- cellent character, our subject is held in good re- pute by neighbors and friends. b<" Y'Vc 'pi M. B( [U some JL^ to Ih^ BOOR. In the great and fertile west are some extensive farmers, men who bring heir calling rare business skill and ex- cellent judgment. Seme of the most enterprising of these may be found in Kansas. Ranking among them is E. M. Boor, who is one of the prominent men of Crawford County. He owns and operates two hundred and nineteen acres of land in Osage Township, nearly all of which is under cultiva- tion, the balance being devoted to stock-raising. Mr. Boor was born in Bedford County, Pa., in 1836, and when yet an infant his parents removed to Clay County, Ind. He was the fifth of seven children born to John and Sarah (Miller) Boor, both natives of Pennsylvania and of German de- scent. Our subject grew to manhood in Indiana, and there married Miss Sarah Rector, whose par- ents were among the early pioneers of that state. Mr. and Mrs. Boor began life together in 1860, with little or no means. They continued to live in Indiana until 1882, when they removed to Kansas, They sold out their Indiana property PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, 281 and purchased land in Osage Township, Crawford County, where they have since resided. Our subject and his estimable wife are the par- ents of thirteen children, eleven of whom are liv- ing. They are all members of the Disciples Church at Monmouth, except the three youngest. Mr. and Mrs. Boor have been members of this denomi- nation for many years, and in their social and private life show themselves to be guided by Christian principles. Politically, Mr. Boor is u member of the Repub- lican party, and cast his first vote for Lincoln. He is a genial, pleasant gentleman, and is well liked by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. ^'i-^m-i-- -P : ' €^ J' OHN M. BOWMAN. The confidence of the I public in any business enterprise must be j measured by its tangible attitude 'toward ' that enterprise. Measured in this way the Bank of C4reeley has a strong and unassailable hold upon the business and financial men of that city. The honored and esteemed President of this bank, John M. Bowman, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, January 26, 1827, to the union of John and Elizabeth (Morris) Bowman. The father, a native of Hardin County, Va., was born in 1800; tlie mother was born in 1802, being the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Wells) Morris, both of whom were originally from Maryland. The paternal grandfather of our subject, Will- iam Bowman, was a native of the Old Dominion, but at an early date removed to Ohio, where he was a pioneer of Pickaway County, settling there during the War of 1812, when the Indians were about the only inhabitants. He had a brother, Jacob Bowman, who settled at Newark; Ohio, at the same time. Grandfather Bowman cleared a farm in the timber of Walnut Township, now one of the finest townships in that section of country. He lived to be about three-score years of age. Both the paternal and maternal grandparents had 7 fifteen children, all of whom attained to mature years. The father of our subject, John Bowman, was trained to the arduous duties of the farm at an early age, and when but a boy removed with his parents to Pickaway County, Ohio, where he mar- ried and became an inQuential farmer. There his death occurred in 1842, and his wife followed him to the grave two years later. Eight children were born to them, the el-dest of whom, a son, was drowned in childhood. . The others were as fol- lows: John M.; Lydia, who married Edward Weak- ley, and is now a widow, making her home with our subject; William, who resides in Sumner County, Kan., Melissa, who married Robert Burk, and resides near Shelbyville, 111.; Matilda, who married George Cummings, and lives at Girard, Kan.; Mary, who married William McCuUough, and resides at Ottawa, Kan., and Samuel (see sketch). The youthful days of our subject were spent on the farm in Ohio and in attending the common schools, where he received a good practical educa- tion. In 1851 he married Miss' Rachel Warren, who was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, in 1831, being the daughter of Silas and Sarah (Riley) Warren, natives of Delaware. In September, 1854, our subject removed to Illinois and settled in Tower Hill Township, Shelby County, where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of raw prairie, making his home there until he came to Kansas. At that time he owned two hundred and thirty acres of land which he sold. While traveling westward he stopped in Missouri Um :\ few months and then came to Kansas, wlicrc he |iiirchased four hundred and eighty aci<'s (jf iiiiiiiiproved land located in the southwestern part of Lib- erty Township, Linn County. Later he purchased one hundred and sixty acres additional, and fol- lowed stock-raising and also dealt in livestock. On this place he resided until 1886, meantime making many improvements and erecting fine buildings. He had the misfortune to lose his wife September 16, 1871. After his children started out in life for themselves he left the farm and came to Greeley, where he has since resided. To Mr. and Mrs. Bowman were born four chil- 282 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, dren: George, who was bom December 9, 18r)2, and is now a druggist at Hopkins, Mo.; Nelson, who was drowned in the Kansas River while a student at Lecompton; Noah, wlio.isan attorney at Garnett, Kan., and has one son; and Jennie, who married John McFadden, of Greeley, and has one son and one daughter. In his political views Mr. Bowman is a stanch advocate of Democratic principles. He has held local offices, but the de- mands of his private business have prevented liira from participating largely in public affairs. In his religious views he affiliates with the United Brethren Church, liaving joined that churcli in 1845; he was Class-leader for several years, and was a member of the liberal branch of the church. From the establishment of the Bank of Greeley he has been its President and one of the original stockliolders. It is a state bank and is one of the solid financial institutions of the county. For some time he had an interest in the Greeley Mills, and also dealt in live stock for some years after removing to Greeley. He has made his own way in the world, for when he first settled in Illinois lie iiad only a team and wagon and $817 in money, which represented his earnings in Ohio. He prospered in Illinois and has also been unusually successful in Kansas. N"«^^t^< ANIEL P. GARDNER, who carries on general farming and stock-raising on sec- (i^)^^ tions 28 and 29, Ladore Township, Neosho County, is the owner of two hundred and forty acres of fine land, constituting a desirable and valuable farm. Its fields are well tilled and yield to the owner a golden tribute. There are also many improvements upon it which add to its value and attractive appearance. Mr. Gardner is a native of the E.mpire State. He was born in Genesee County in 1838, and is one of seven children. His parents, Ozro and Ann fUnderwood) Gardner, were also natives of New York. The grandfather. Ensign Gardner, was born in Connecticut, and was one of the he- roes of the Revolution who valiantly aided in the struggle for independence. Our subject spent the first seven years of his life in the state of his nativity, and then accom- panied his parents on their removal to Kane Coun- ty, 111., where they resided eight years. On the expiration of that period they removed to Jackson County, Iowa, where -Daniel Gardner also spent eight years. During that i)eriod he was married near Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa, the lady of his choice being Miss Rosa Motheral, and in 1861 he brought his wife to Kansas, locating in Allen County. There he lived until 1863, when he entered the service of his country as a member of Company E, Fifteenth Kansas Cavalry, and served until the close of the war, under Colonel Cloud, doing duty in Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri and Colorado. When hostilities had ceased and peace had been restored, Mr. Gardner returned to his farm in Allen County, and the following year came to Neosho County, locating upon the farm wiiich is still his home. It was then wild land, upon which not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made, but with characteristic energy he began its development, and in course of time the barren prairie began to yield him a ready return for his labors. His life has been a busy and useful one and has always been devoted to general farming, in which he has met with good success. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Gardner were born two chil- dren: Otto, who died in infancy, and Effie, wife of William Baine. The mother of tiiis family was called to her final rest, and after her death Mr. Gardner was again married, his second union be- ing with Sarah McClure. Ten children graced this union, five sons and five daughters: Cora, Myrtle, Carrie, Inez, Daniel P.. Maggie, and four infant boys deceased. In politics, Mr. Gardner supports the Democratic party. He has served in the ofl3ce of Town Trustee, and socially is connected with the Grand Army of the Republic. He has been a member of the Christian Church and the Anti-Ilorse Thief Association. When he came to Kansas he PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 283 had no capital or propertj^ hence his entire pos- sessions have been acquired since his arrival, and the fact that he is now a well-to-do citizen indi- cates a busy and useful life. /^ APT. .lOHN R. FOSTER, President of the ^l( First National Bank at Garnett, Kan., re- ^^^ quires more than a passing notice in a work of this character. He is the pioneer banker of Anderson County, and is well known as a finan- cier and shrewd business man, as well as a bunker of the soundestjudgment and wide range of prac- tical experience. The First National Bank of Garnett is closely identified with the financial in- terests and commercial progress of this community and is one of the solid institutions of Kansas, en- joying a reputation for reliability and safety that extends far beyond the limits of this county. Capt. John R. Foster was born in Knox County, Tenn., December 2, 1841, being a son of Jesse F. and Huldah E. (Ramey) Foster. His ancestors were all wealthy and the owners of large planta- tions in the southern states as well as a great many slaves. The family of which our subject was^ a member removed to Webster County, Mo., in 1845, and settled on a farm where the father and mother both passed the closing scenes of their lives. Of the four children born to them our sub- ject is the first in order of birth. Thomas, the second child, is now cashier of the People's Jfa- tional Bank at Burlington, Kan. Ann E. is the wife of Robert McMalian, of Webster County, Mo. Jesse F. resides on the homestead in Webster County, Mo. Our subject passed his boyhood and youth upon a farm, and early in life developed a strong liking for business. When but ten years of age he com- menced trading in live-stock, and as his judgment was all that could be desired in his dealings his father would always uphold iiim in any bargain he chose to make. Although the latter never gave him mone}' to spend, he gave young Foster oppor- tunities to earn the same. When the Civil War broke out this bo.v was among the first to offer his services, and he enlisted in Coleman's Regiment, serving three mouths,when the regiment disbanded. He then furnished horses for the Government and made money from the start. In 1862 he again enlisted, and in March was mustered into the ser- vice with Company H, Eighth Missouri Cavalr3', of which he was commissioned .Second Lieuten- ant. Before attaining his majority he was pro- moted to the rank of Captain and •commanded his company in man}- hard fought battles. On August 16, 1862, in the engagement at Lone Jack, Mo., his company suffered a loss of forty- three men in killed and wounded. Lieutenant Foster received a load of shot in the face and had the barrel of his revolver shot awaj', the stock re- maining in his hand. The company was next on duty in Arkansas, where many skirmishes and hard marches occurred. In tlie spring of 1863^ our subject received his commission .as Captain of Company F, and commanded it lintil they were mustered out of the service. At the battle of Moore, Mo., his horse was shot under him and he came near being severely injured by its fall. The next day was occupied in a running fight from Stringtowii to California, Mo., and following this the company w.is in an all-day fight at Booneville without breakfast or dinner. Shortly after this was the battle of Pleasanton, Kan., where one thousand men were taken prisoners and all the enemy's guns, with the exception of two, were captured. The battle of Independence, Mo., was the last engagement in whirli Cnptain Foster p.ar- ticipated. He ronKiim il in c niiinaiwl of the com- pany, however, until iiiii>lcn'(l out, in June, 1865. The war then being over, Captain Foster re- turned to Missouri, and. having saved his money, engaged in general rnerchandising at Lebanon, Later he followed the same business at Pleasant Hill, that state, but sold out in 1867, and the day following became associated with the bank of Leonard, Dunbaugh & Co., at Pleasant Hill, where he received his first lesson in banking, first as book-keeper and latter as teller. In the spring of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1870, in connection with his brother Thomas, who had also been saving money. Captain Foster era- barked in the banking business at Garnett, under the firm name of Jolin 11. Faster & Co. This was the first bank in Anderson County. When the gr.asshoppei-s destroyed the crops and the county commissioners voted to furnish assistance to the people, this bank furnished the money to pur- cliase the supplies. The bank was organized under the state laws in about 1872 and became the Anderson County Sav- ings Bank, with a capital stock of $20,000. Soon afterward Captain Foster was elected President, which position he still holds. He is widely known as a leading financier and as a man whose high sense of honor commands the respect and confi- dence of all with whom he has business relations. The bank is one of the sound financial institutions of southeastern Kansas. It has a surplus of $12, .500, and its individual deposits are |il60,000. The bank building was erected by our suliject in 1870. Cajjtain Foster is also President of the Bank of Westphalia, is a Director in the Bank of Greeley, a Director in tlie Intcr-State National Bank at Kan- sas City, Kan., and a stockliolder in the People's Bank of Colony, Kan. The business in which Mr. Foster takes special interest is stock-raising. He owns about one thousand acres of land near Garnett, on which he has carried on an extensive stock business for many years. In 1883, in connection with Mr. Hopkins, he purchased twenty-five thousand acres in Texas and organized the Clay County Land and Cattle Company with an authorized capital stock of *250,000, * 150,000 being paid in. Mr. Foster is Treasurer of the company. He has also dealt extensively in real estate in Kansas City, Mo., and Ft. Worth, Tex. He is Treasurer of the Gar- nett Canning Company, and has figured promi- nently in many other enterprises. In politics he usually votes the Republican ticket, but is in- clined to be independent in his views. He has never sought public oflicos, for he has neither the lime nor the desire for positions. The Grand Army of the Republic is the ouly society to which he belongs. The most important event of his career, however, took place in 1865, when he led to the altar Miss Anna V. Bailey, a native of Springfield, ]\Io., and the daughter of Joshua M. and Lorinda H. Bailey (see sketch of J. B. Bailey). Two children have been born to Captain and Mrs. Foster: Edward L., cashier of the First National Bank of Garnett, and Jesse F., book-keeper of the same bank. West Lawn, the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Foster, is located one mile west from Garnett, and is a model of neatness and comfort. Everything about the place indicates ta the beholder that the owners are people of refinement and culture. AMES W. SCOTT. There is no more at- tractive section in which to farm than that of Labette County. Here are many splen- ^f^^ did farms and enterprising farmers. One of them, our subject, is a leading farmer and stock-raiser of this community. He has a fine es- tate on section 31, and has been a resident of Kan- sas since 1871. His early home was in Bourbon County, Ky., where his birth occurred in 1847. He spent his childhood and youth attending the district schools and becoming familiar with the various employments of rural life, and upon reaching manhood was consequently fitted for the career of a farmer, which he has since followed. Our subject was one of seven children born to James T. and Mary (Logan) Scott, both natives of Fayette County, Ky. The brothers and sisters were as follows: Thomas, wlio served in the Union cause in the Civil War over three years and is de- ceased; Mary; James W., our subject; S. A., a teacher of Labette County, and a graduate of Kan- ville (Ky.) •College; Charles and Etta deceased, and one who died in infancy. The paternal grand- father, Thomas Scott, was of Scotch descent, and although not positively known, it is said he was a native of Pennsylvania. James W. Scott was married in 1885 to Miss PORTRAIT AKD biographical RECORD. 2Sb Annie, daughter of Frederick Kimber, who came to the county in 1870 from Illinois, but who was originally from England. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are the parents of four children: Jessie, Charles, Mary and Paul. They are both members of the Presby- terian Church, of which they are sincere and con- sistent members. Politically, our subject is a stanch Republican, and takes an active interest in all questions of the times. He was elected County Commissioner in 1889, and served one term. He was defeated a second time by four votes on ac- count of fusion of the Populists and Democrats. Socially, Mr. Scott is a member of no secret orders, except the National Anti-Horse Thief Detective Association. Our subject came to Kansas when it was noth- ing but a wilderness, but through his earnest efforts has improved his farm and added to it, so that now he owns nearly a whole section of land, all of which is highly improved. He and his wife, surrounded by loving friends, are well known in their section, and are highly esteemed by all with whom they come in contact. •^^" Ill-^ON. LESTER K. KIRK. In this country ITjl wiiere so many young men are thrown /^^ upon their own resources at an early age (^ and are olten obliged, while yet inexperi- enced and while 3et unfamiliar with their own tendencies and inclinations, to choose their pccu- pation in life, it cannot always be expected that the most suitable or congenial pursuit will be se- lected. It thus often occurs that a young man finds after a few years that he has made a mis- take, and that in some other pursuits he can find a larger sum of pleasure and more substantial re- sults. In the Old Country, where too often genius and ambition are both absolutely opposed by the old adage, "Follow your father, my son, and do as your father has done," young men do not have the advantage they have here. In this country it is the trend of legislatifm||to place 'no obstacle in the way of the full development of'talent and the skyward expanse of genius. Consequently it should be impressed upon the minds of youth that they should begin at an early age to practice retrospec- tion, and should seriously study the famous Delphic oracle, "Know thyself." They will thus find as suitable an occupation as did Lester K. Kirk, who is now a prominent attorney'at Garnett. Mr. Kirk is a native of Ohio, born in Mahon- ing County December 6, 1841, and is > sou of Caleb and Julia A. (Jacobs) Kirk, both natives of Coitsville, Mahoning County, Ohio. The early life of our subject was passed on a farm in Mercer County, Pa., whither the parents had^ removed soon after his birth, and he attended the common schools and academies. In June, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, One Hundredth (Round Heads) Pennsylvania Regiment, and remained with the company until 1864. -At the battle of Petersburg he received a gunshot wound in the left shoulder and was discharged on account of disability. He was in the battles of Port Royal, second battle of Bull Run, Ox Hill, South Mountain, Antietam, Freder- icksburg, yicksburg,Knoxville, Wilderness, Spott- sylvania and Cold Harbor. He rose from the rank of private to Captain, and left the army bearing wounds that will remain with him through life. After leaving the army Mr. Kirk went to Illi- nois, thence to Iowa, and read law at Mt. Pleasant, in the office of Ambler & Ambler. Later he en- tered the law department of the Iowa University, and was admitted to the Bar in 1865, at Mt. Pleas- ant. He then came to Kansas, and first engaged in the cattle and sheep business, but, as this proved unprofitable, he engaged late in the prac- tice of law. This he has since continued, and has met with the best of success. In politics he is a Republican, and was State Senator for two terms. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the State Charitable Institution, and was President of the Board for four years. He was the first Mayor of Garnett, and has held many other local offices of importance. Mr. Kirk was married to Miss Martha Lindsay, daughter of the Rev. David Lind- say, and a sister of Dr. Thomas Lindsay. Three PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. sons have blessed this union: L. D., S. B. and Paul, all in school. Our subject owns a farm of one hundred and sixty acres adjoining the city of Garnett, where he resides, and he built and owns the Kirk Block in tliat place. In religion he is a Congregationalist. \T_^ ON. EDWIN T. METCALF, M. D., located W)jl' in Colony in the fall of 1882, and is now J^^ the oldest physician in years of active (^) practice in this place. Skilled in liis pro- fession, he has won a high reputation among his brethren of the medical fraternity, and is also widely known in public circles throughout the state. He is the present State Senator from his district, and the upright course which he has taken in tlie Legislature lias brought credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. The Doctor was born near Carlinville, III., July 27, 1843, and is a son of Joiin M. and Isabelle (Wyeth) Metcalf , the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Pennsylvania. His mother was a lineal descendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. John Metcalf went to Illinois when a 3'oung nuin with his father, William Metcalf, who settled in Macoupin County, purchasing large tracts of land and locating his sons in that vicinity, which still goes by tlie name of the Metcalf settlement. He was a slaveholder in Kentucky, but becoming convinced tiiat slavery was wrong, disposed of his negroes and removed to a free state, becoming a wealthy farmer of Illinois. The Doctor's father worked at farm labor dur- ing his youth, and in his leisure hours read medi- cine with Doctor Wood, of Carrollton, 111. Subse- quently he located as a piiysician in Winchester, Scott County, but again returned to the farm for a short time. Afterward he located in Greenfield, 111., removing thence to Waverly, where he died in 1858. His widow is still living and now makes her home in Oakland, Cal. Although reared on a slave plantation in the south, he became a bitter opponent of the institution of slavery, and in 1856 was a delegate to the first Republican con- vention held in Bloomington, 111. He was a mem- ber of the Baptist Church and of the Masonic fraternity. He died on the Gulf of Mexico, while going to Texas for his health. The Metcalf family numbered seven children: Julia, wife of Silas Burnett, of Dallas, Tex.; Edwin T.; George D., a lawyer of Oakland, Cal.; Harriet, wife of Peter Casserly, of Springfield, 111.; Richard W., who died in childhood; John W., professor of music in Oak- land, Cal.; and one who died in infancy. Doctor Metcalf of this sketch spent his early life in Waverly, 111., and there acquired his literary education. In 1862 he enlisted in the Union army, and was assigned to Company G, One Hun- dred and First Illinois Infantry, in which he served eight months, when he was discharged on account of physical disability. Returning to Waverly in July, 186-3, he entered the office of Dr. J. B. Miner, wlio had resigned his position as First Assistant Surgeon of the One Hundred and First Regiment. With him Mr. Metcalf read medicine for three years, and then attended lectures at Rush Medical College. In 1867 he located in Tallula, 111., where he successfully engaged in practice un- til coming to Kansas in 1882. The Doctor was married in 1864 to Chattie, daughter of James and Tiiurza Burnett. She was born in Waverly, March 10, 1847. By their union were born seven children: Milton, now a lawyer of Kansas City; Anna, George, Patti, Ed- win, John and Belle, who died in infancy. In politics, Dr. Metcalf is a stalwart Republican, and now represents Anderson and Linn Counties in the State Senate. The last session of the Assem- bly was a memorable one, as two Houses were organized in the lower branch of the Legislature, a legal one by the Republicans and an illegal one by the Populists. Senator Metcalf was a stanch sup- porter of tlie legal House and assisted in defend- ing it at all times. The history of that session is so well known tliroughout the Union that special Portrait and biographical recorid. 287 mention is unnecessary in this volume. Tlie Doc- tor has been Chairman of the Committee on Pub- lic Health and Immigration, and is a member of several other important committees. He belongs to the Christian Church, and socially is connected with the Masonic fraternity, the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Grand Army of the Re- public. Other business interests occupy the attention of our subject besides his practice. He is a stock- holder in the People's Bank of Colony and in the Eastern Kansas Telephone Company. He also owns a farm near Colony. When he first came to this place he conducted a drug business, but after a time gave it up, as his attention was all required by his increasing practice. He now re- ceives a liberal patronage and stands in the front rank as a physician. His popularity and promi- nence in all circles are well merited. ^^HOMAS J. BASKERVILLE, M. D., now lo- /^^S^ cated on section 1, Pans Township, Linn ^^?^ County, owns a. fine farm of one hundred and six acres under a state of high productiveness, and well improved with excellent and commodious buildings. He is widely known as a magnetic heal- er, and has many patients in his immediate vicin- ity and the surrounding countrj'. He has been called to patients in Illinois, Missouri and Iowa, his success having been phenomenal in the care and cure of the afflicted. Dr. Baskerville was born in Cumberland County, Va., May 20, 1830. His fatlier, John Baskerville, was a Frenchman and a gallant soldier in the War of 1812. He served under General Jackson at New Orleans, aii-d was under General Harrison (Old Tippecanoe) during the Indian wars. The mother of our subject, Fannie Woodson, was born and reared in Cumberland County, Va., and being a colored woman was held in slavery. She was brought from the Old Dominion to Cooper County, Mo., with our subject, who w.as also a slave. Thomas J. remained with his devoted mother untd she died on the same plantation. Our subject was twelve or thirteen years old when the famil}' were separated, and from that time never saw his father. He was held in bondage until September 22, 1862, when he was freed by the proclamation of Abraham Lincoln. A just and fair-minded man, he believes that in considering the condition of affairs at that time, he was treated well. While a slave he was united in marriage with Miss Phoebe Adley, with whom he was per- mitted to live in all about six years. Finally separated, she afterward died in Cooper County, Mo. A second time entering the bonds of wed- lock, Thomas J. Baskerville and Miss Hannah Brad- ford were married in 1863, in Bates County, Mo. Surviving a short time, his excellent wife passed away in Mound City in the fall of 1864. Marrying for a third time, upon April 17, 1867, Dr. Baskerville was joined in matrimony with Miss Amanda Parks, a native of Benton County, Mo. He and his worthy wife Were the parents of one child, Thomas J., Jr., who, a bright and promising little one, passed away when nine- teen months old. When upon March 23, 1863, having journeyed from Henry County, Mo., to Linn County, Kan., the Doctor made a permanent home iu his adopted state, he leased a farm for five years in Mound City Township, and at the expiration of that time purchased forty acres in Paris Township, where he immediately settled and which has since been his constant residence. Financially prospered, the Doctor has added sixty-six acres to the original homestead, brought the land up to a highl}' cultivated state and im- proved the farm with a substantial and attractive building. Since the early '80s our subject de- veloped wonderful powers of magnetism, and has devoted himself to- the care and treatment of the sick and suffering with the best of results. Known far and wide. Dr. B.askerville is held in high esteem as a man of ability and Christian character. He takes an active interest in local and national gov- ernment and is a pronounced Republican. A liberal minded and progressive citizen, our PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. subject lends ready aid to benevolent enterprises and assists generously in all matters of mutual welfare. Fraternally he is a valued member of Solomon Lodge No. 16, A. F. & A. M.,and having served with faithful courage in the army from the fall of 1862 until the close of the war, is an honored member of Montgomery Post No. 33, G. A. R. Literally a self-made man, fighting his upward way through obstacles, our subject has won the respect and hearty good-will of a host of ac- quaintances. -^^l(s)^^^l^^ l^ICHARD ARNOLD, a prosperous farmer liv- IWr ing on section 7, is a native of Virginia, <^\ now West Virginia, and was born July 5, 183L His father, James Arnold, was also a native of that state, and was a son of Zach- ariah Arnold, a German, who emigrated to tliis country before the Revolutionary War, and served in the War of 1812. His mother was Elizabeth (Sloan) Arnold, a native of West Virginia, who was a daughter of Richard Sloan, a native of Dublin, Ireland. His parents were married in West Virginia, and resided there until their death. They had six children, all now living and members of the German Baptist Church. Our subject was reared on the farm in Virginia, receiving his edu- cation at the neighboring schools. The home was one of the grand old places of the south, where he remained until he was thirty years of age, follow- ing the occupation of farming. Mr. Arnold was married December 4, 1861, to Miss Sally Flickinger, who was a native of Somer- set County, Pa., and a daughter of Elizabeth (Bueghley) Flickinger, a native of the Key- stone State. Mrs. Flickinger was a daughter of John Bueghley, who came to America from Ger- many, married and made his permanent home here. Mrs. Flickinger's parents are both deceased. They were parents of nine children, six of whom are living. Immediately after marriage Mr. and Mrs. Arnold settled in Ashland County, Ohio, where they made their home for twenty years. Coming west in 1883, they located on the farm where they now reside. He began life with a very small allowance, but by dint of perseverance and honest hard labor he now has three hundred and twelve acres of improved land, and gives his time and attention exclusively to farming, making a specialty of grain and stock. In 1885 he built a neat and pretty residence costing $3,000. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold are the parents of the following chil- dren: Anna S., Ada A., Lizzie C, Mary E., Rich- ard P., Ellen R., Virginia, Kate and George S. The family are members of the progressive part of the Dunkard Church. He always having taken an active part, and has been Deacon. He has given his children a good education, the oldest having graduated from Ashland College. Mr. Arnold is a member of the Anti-Horse Thief Association, and is also a member of the Board of Education. Politically our subject is a Republican, taking great interest in politics but never caring to hold office. During the Civil War he was drafted by the Con- federates, but evaded and did not participate in the war. He has always taken, much interest in educational matters and was one of the incorpora- tors of Ashland College, in Ohio, of which he was also a Trustee. WylLLIAM H.COOPER, an enterprising agri- culturist of Reeder Township, has been a resident of Anderson Count3' for a period of about tliirty-five years, during which time he has taken a leading part in furthering the welfare of this region. His well improved farm is situ- ated on section 27, where he is engaged in gen- eral farming. The birth of Mr. Cooper occurred in Berkshire County, Mass., October 24, 1838. He is the son of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 289 Austin O. and Abbie (Churchill) Cooper. The former was a native of Connecticut, and the latter of Massachusetts. After their marriage they con- tinued to reside in Berkshire County until 1849, when they removed with their farailj' to Hillsdale County, Mich. After making their home there for teu years the^' emigrated to Kansas, finally making a settlement in Reeder Township, Anderson Coun- ty. On this farm they passed their remaining years, the father dying February 6, 1885, and his wife some years previously, May 10, 1874. They were worthy citizens, highly respected in this com- munity. The early boyhood of William H. Cooper was passed in his native county. When he was twelve years old he went with his parents to Hillsdale County, Mich., and during the ten years of his residence there obtained a good education in the common schools. In the spring of 1859 he came to Anderson County, and has since made his home here with the exception of three years when he wasin California. Prior to leaving Michigan he had learned the carpenter's trade, and this line of business he followed both in Kansas and Califor- nia. After his return from tlie west he engaged in farming, and has engaged in agricultural pur- suits up to the present time. In Reeder Township, on the 15th of May, 1862, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Cooper and Miss Margaret Davis. Mrs. Cooper was born near Montrose, Iowa. Three children were born of this union: Edna D., Helen and Everett. Helen was attending school in Garnett, this state, in the fall of 1890, when she was called to her final home, being then nearly fifteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper are highly esteemed members of the Presbyterian Church, to which their daughter also belongs. Our subject owns and operates a farm of one hundred and twenty acres, which is exceedingly fertile land and under good cultivation. He has erected a good set of farm buildings, and has a substantial residence, which is the abode of hos- pitality and good cheer. He is numbered among the leading agriculturists of this locality, and his farm is a model of thrift and enterprise. His many friends and neighbors have often elected him to fill local oflfiees of responsibility and trust, and he has justified their choice by the able manner in which he lias discharged the duties per- taining to each office. In the early part of the '60s he was given the position of Postmaster of Central City, and continued as such for several years. Personally, he is a man of high character and integrity, and has won the good will and friendship of all who know him. ^^i M. COFFMAN. Among the young men of (II Neosho County who have selected agricul- \^^ ture as their vocation in life and who, judging from present indications, are bound to realize their most sanguine anticipations, is the subject of this biographical notice, who is residing on section 15, Ladore Township. Mr. Coffman was born in Adams County, Ind., in 1852, and is the son Of David L. and Margaret (Hughes) Coif- man, both natives of Ohio. The Coffmans were of German descent. Our subject was reared in his native state, and remained there until 1870, when he came to Kan- sas with a sister, the parents having died, leaving a family of eight children, of whom G. M. Coffraan was the youngest. On his arrival in Kansas, Mr. Coffman bought an unimproved claim, and settled where he now resides. He has it all under culti- vation, and has made a specialty of growing hay and shipping it to the southern markets. Mr. Coffman received a good education in the schools of Roanoke, Ind., and for several years after coining to this state taught school during the winter terms. He taught for five terms at Galesburg, and also taught in the schools in the township where he now resides. In the spring of 1880, Mr. Coffman was married to Miss Addic Ferguson, and to them have been born three chil- dren, as follows: Guy M., Clyde C. and Thomas 290 PORTRAIT AND BlOGRAPfllCAL RECORt). E. Mrs. Coffman spent her early days in Michi- gan and received her education at Benton Harbor. For so'me years she taught in the schools of her native county, and also taught after coming to Kansas. Politically, Mr. Cofifman is a member of the People's party, but prior to this time was a stanch Democrat. He has served in numerous township ofHees, acting as Trustee of Ladore Town- ship, and he has also held most of the township ofBces. Socially he is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Patriarchs. He has also been National President of the Anti-Horse Thief Association for two years and is always pres- ent at the meetings. He has also served as State President of this association in Kansas for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Cofifman occupy a pleasant social position among the people of this commun- ity, by whom they are resi)ected for their intelli- gence, and heartily liked for their frank, open- hearted hospitality and genial and kindly ways. <^r NDREW M. DAVIS, M. D., who has been *^Oi engaged in the prosecution of his chosen lini) profession in Colony since December, ^J 1886, claims Ohio as the state of his na- tivity. His birth occurred in Hayes ville October 4, 1852, his parents being William and Eliza- beth (Byerly) Davis. His father was born in Allegheny County, Pa., in 1840, and in early life emigrated to Ohio, where he met and married Miss Byerly. He resided in Hayesville, Ohio, until 1880, when he removed to Holt County, Mo., lo- cating on a farm near Craig. There his death occurred in September, 1881. In politics he was a Democrat, and he held a number of local offices. In religious belief he was a Methodist and for many years was an active member of the church. His wife still survives him. Upon his father's farm the Doctor passed the da3'S of his bo3'hood and youth amidst play and work, and after attending the common schools completed his education in the Vermillion Insti- tute, in Hayesville. He then engaged in teaching school in Ashland County, Ohio, and was Princi- pal at Mifflin for three years. Later he taught one term of school in Holt County, Mo. While en- gaged in teaching, M^'. Davis devoted his leisure hours to reading medicine, with the desire of en- tering the medical profession, and later became a student in the medical department of the Western Reserve University, in Cleveland, Ohio, from which he was graduated in 1883 with the degree of M. D. He made his first location as a physician in Fairfax, Mo., where he engaged in practice un- til December, 1885, the time of his arrival in Col- ony. Here he opened an office, and it was not long before he built up a good practice. An important event in the life of the Doctor occurred in the year 1886, when was celebrated his marriage with Miss Emma C, daughter of Henry and Nancy (Simpson) Pittis, and a native Harrison County, Ohio. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two daughters, Nellie and Mary Edna. The parents both hold membership with the Presbyterian Church and are highly re- spected people of the community, who hold an enviable position in social circles. The Doctor is a member of the Masonic frater- nity and is now Worthy Master of Olive Branch Lodge No. 212, A. F. & A. M. He also belongs to the Order of the Eastern Star, of which he is Secretary, and to the Ancient Order of United Workmen. After locating in Colony he engaged in the drug business for three years, but on ac- count of his increasing patronage he was forced to abandon it and give his entire time and atten- tion to the care of his patients. He keeps well abreast with all the discoveries connected with the medical science and has a reputation which many an older physician might well envy. He was elected October 18, 1893, Grand Medical Director for the Select Knights of the Ancient Order of United Workmen for the state of Kansas. In Sep- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 291 tember, 1893, he was appointed on the Board of Pension Examining Surgeons at Garnett, Kan., and is Secretary of the Board. \1/ AMES H. HILL. Those to whom has been ll granted the privilege of residing in Kansas -s^ j for the past thirty 3'ears or more have wit- 5^/'' nessed an uninterrupted series of improve- ments. Where once rose the smoke of the camp fire now ascends tlie busy hum of industry from a tliriving city. Where once the hunter roamed in search of game the farmer now tills the soil. Cliaos has been reduced to system, and poverty has been replaced by prosperity. As one of the number whose efforts have contributed to secure these results, we present the name of James H. Hill, a resident farmer of Anderson County. Since coming to this county in 1860, he has been inti- mately associated with its material development and has been especially prominent in Westphalia Township, where his pleasant rural home is located on section 12. It will not be amiss to state briefly the ancestral history of our subject. Frederick Hill was born in Brownswick, Germany, April 13, 1745, Tind took the place of an older brother who had been drafted to fight in the British army against the Colonies. Coming to America, the regiment camped in Canada, and the St. Lawrence River being frozen over, he and a companion, a Mr. Steckman, deserted the army, crossed on the ice and joined the defenders of the Colonies. He continued a faithful soldier to the cause of liberty until the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown. After the war Frederick Hill located in Bedford County, Pa. He married Elizabeth Defenbaugh, who was born in Lancaster County, Pa., February 5, 1757, and at the age of eleven years removed to Bedford County, Fa. She passed away September 28, 1854, aged ninety-seven j-ears, seven months and twenty-three days. Frederick Hill died May 2, 1838, aged ninety-three years and nineteen days. They were the parents of seven sons and five daughters, their eldest child being Jacob, who was born in Bedford County, Pa., March 17, 1781, and died July 25, 1845. His wife, whose maiden name was Rosena Elizabeth Byer, was born Feb- ruary 23, 1798, and died November 24, 1859. Her parents were Frederick and Rosena Elizabeth (Lantz) Byer; the former was born in Frederick County, Md., February 11, 1758, and died in 1821, aged sixty-four years; the latter was born August 13, 1760, and died March 26, 1818. Grandfather Hill had a family of five sons and six daughters, the second of the children being John Lantz, who was born in Bedford Count}', Pa., June 11, 1824. In 1846 he married Miss Susan Kellerman, who was born in Bedford County, Pa., December 30, 1827, being a daughter of John and Dorothy Kellerman, natives of Bucks County. Pa. In the fall of 1859 Mr. Hill moved from the Key- stone State to Kansas, and in the following year settled on land he had purchased. There his death occurred September 17, 1879, when fifty-five years, of age. His widow is still living and resides on the old homestead, which comprised five hundred acres at the time of his death. She is a member of the United Brethren Church, and her husband held membership in the same. They were most worthy and esteemed citizens, and enjoyed the respect and affection of all with whom they became ac- quainted. Eight children were born to them. Irvin died at the age of twenty-four years; Mary mar- ried James Magaghey and became the mother of four children, Ora, Susie, Maud and Fannie; Dora married David Kellerman and has three children, Asa, Troy and Pearl; James H., our subject, was next in order of birth; Amanda, widow of Samuel S. Wade, has two children, Ethel and Jennie; Sadie married Clarence Woodward; Augusta mar- ried John Griffln and has two children, Dell and Zeno; Nellie is the youngest member of the fam- ily. In politics the father of these children was a Republican. James H. Hill, the original of this notice, first saw the light of day in Pennsylvania, his birth occurring October 31, 1854. As he was only about 292 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. five years of age when his parents came to Kansas, he lias but dim recollections of the Keystone State. Since first coming here he has resided on the old farm and is now the owner of six hundred and fifty-six acres. lie follows stock-raising, deals in live stock, and being thorough-ooing and indus- trious is now in very comfortable circumstances. He was married in 1876 to Miss Margaret Weddle, a native of Missouri, and the daughter of William Weddle. Six children were born of this union: John, who died when four j'cars of age; James Bruce, Ruth A., Mark D., Fred C. and William L. The principles of the Republican party fully commend themselves to the judgment of Mr. Hill as worthy of his sanction. In carrying on his ex- tensive farming interests he does not lose sight of the stock-raising industry and on his farm has some thorough-bred Clyde horses. His fine farm is a standing monument to his industry and good management. He enjoys to an unusual degree the confidence of the community. ^.ILLIAM B. SCOTT, Postmaster at Oak- wood and Treasurer of Centreville Town- ^^ ship, is numbered among the influential residents of Linn County and conducts an exten- sive mercantile business in the thriving village of which he is the most prominent citizen. Through fair dealings and courtesy to customers he has won an enviable reputation among the people of Oakwood as well as the surrounding country, and has built up a good trade. Prior to embarking in mercantile pursuits he followed the occupation of a farmer and owns and occupies a well improved estate comprising two hundred and fifteen acres on section 1, Centreville Township. Mr. Scott is of direct Irish descent. His pater- nal great-grandfather, James Scott, was a native of the Ilmerald Isle, and some years after his mar- riage emigrated to the United States, where for a time he sojourned in New York and later settled in Jefferson Count}', Ohio, where he died. The grandfather of our subject, William Scott, was likewise a native of Ireland and .accompanied the other members of the family to America, settling in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he died. In that county James, the father of our subject, was born on the 7th of April, 1807. He grew to manhood in the place of his birth and there was united in marriage with Miss Jane Mansfield, whose birth occurred in Jefferson County. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Thomas Mansfield, who died on his farm in Har- rison County, Ohio. The father of Thomas was William, whose death also occurred in Harrison County. The Mansfield family traces its ancestry' to England, according to tradition. The parents of our subject married and settled in Jefferson County, whence in 1842 they removed to Chari- ton County, Mo., and for one year made their home in Brunswick. Thence they went to Bur- lington, Iowa, and later sojourned in various places for two years, at the expiration of that time locating in Galena, 111., and residing there about one year. From that place they proceeded to Green Count}', Wis., and remained there for two years. Returning to Jefferson County, Ohio, they stayed there until the spring of 1850, when the father, leaving his family in the Buckeye Slate, made the long overland journey across the plains to California, where he was engaged princi- pally in mining for three j'ears. From the Pacific Coast James Scott proceeded to Australia, and in that far-distant land he en- gaged in mining, remaining there almost two years. After a long absence at a distance so great from his family, he returned to the United States and spent a little while in Ohio. Accompanied by his family, he removed to Wapello Count}-, Iowa, where he conducted farming for one and one-half years, and in the spring of 1857 removed to Missouri, locating in Livingston County, where he died in 1885. His wife departed this life in Columbus, Ohio, about 1857. They were the par- ents of ei^ht children, viz.: William B., Elizabeth, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 293 Thomas F., Francis M., Susannah, Mary J., John W., and one who died unnamed in infancy. The eldest son, the subject of this sketch, was born October 9, 1830, being a native of Jefferson County, Oiiio. He remained an inmate of his fa- ther's home until twenty years of age, after whicli he worked on a farm for a time. Subsequently he worked on a railroad for three 3'ears and then went to Drakesville, Davis County, Iowa, where he followed the occupation of a carpenter and cabinet-maker for six years. From that place he removed to Montezuma, Poweshiek County, Iowa, whence he came to Linn Count}' in the spring of 1859. Immediately after his arrival in Kansas, he pre-empted a claim and commenced the work of improving the farm where he has since resided. He owns two hundred and fifteen acres, upon which he has erected the full complement of buildings. In Drakesville, Davis County, Iowa, October 19, 1854, occurred the marriage of Mr. Scott to Miss Nancy K. Scott, who was born in Jefferson Coun- ty, Ohio, March 2, 1835, being the daughter of W. G. and Isabella (Ross) Scott, natives of-the Buck- eye State. Thej-^ are the parents of four children, Frank J., Wilbur E., Clarence V. and Alma M. Independent in politics, Mr. Scott has been prom- inently identified with the public affairs of Linn County, and has served in a number of important local offices. In the fall of 1869 lie was elected to the State Legislature of Kansas, and at the ex- piration of his term of office was re-elected, in tbe fall of 1871. Seven years later he was again chosen to represent his constituents in the Legis- lature, and the fact of his long service in that po- sition proves better than mere words could do his popularity throughout this district. He is the present Treasurer of Centreville Townsliip, and has served as Postmaster at Oakwood ever since 1879, with the exception of a few months. In his religious views Mr. Scott is liberal, but while he holds membership in no denomination, he is liberal in his contributions to all, and the poor and needy are never turned away unaided. Socially, he affiliates with the Masonic fraternity and is prominent in the local lodge. For many years he devoted liis attention closely to agricul- ture, but in the spring of 1889 he embarked in the mercantile business at Oakwood, in which he has since been engaged, also continuing his farm work. From August, 1878, until he established his busi- ness at Oakwood, he had a general store on his farm. He is undoubtedly one of the foremost men of southeastern Kansas, and his labors on behalf of his fellow-men entitle him to the lasting regard of all who cherish an interest in the county and desire its progress, materially^ morally and socially. I@^@l^l^-^ ENRY KING. No country has afforded greater opportunities to the poor man than our own; it is indeed the poor man's ^ country. Here an industrious, frugal man has a chance to accumulate wealth. Many fail to do so, but the best of our population lay by some of their earnings and soon find themselves in pos- session of a handsome property. Among them is the gentleman whose name heads this article. Mr. King resides in North Township, and is a native of Quebec, Canada. When quite young he came with his parents to Indiana, locating where Ft. Wayne now stands, and in that county grew to mature j'ears. He was the second of seven chil- dren born unto Mark and Helen (Robinson) King, the former a native of Maine, and the latter of Scotland. The brothers and sisters were as follows: Paul, who was killed during the war while performing his duties as Orderly Sergeant; Mary A., who became the wife of K. Sutherland and died at Emporia, Kan., leaving a family of five children; Hannah, wife of Martin Hoover, of Ohio; David, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; Ollie, who lives in Colorado; John, who makes his home in Indiana, and George. Our subject went to Iowa and located at Wa- peld, and while there married Miss Susan J. Van Horn, and they came to Labette County, locating 294 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, on the farm where they still reside. Mr. King is the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of land, all of which he has since improved. His improve- ments are all of a good and substantial character and thoroughly fitted for the uses to which he puts them. To Mr. and Mrs. King have been born three children, two of whom are living. Charles resides at home, and Lydia is the wife of A. B. Williams. Jesse died in the winter of 1892-93. Politically, Mr. King is a Democrat, and is a strong advocate of the principles of his chosen party. Mr. King is an esteemed resident of Labette County and takes now, as he always has, an active interest in its prosperity, aiding all beneficial schemes tend- ing to develop its business resources or improve its educational or social status. 'OIIN C. BURNETT, an influential citizen II of Centreville Township, Linn County, ^f^\\ Kan., and one of the enterprising and pros- ^^^ l)erous agriculturists of the state, bas been for many years a tiller of the soil of section 35, where he cultivates a large farm of three hundred and eighty acres, mostly under a high state of productiveness and well improved with a hand- some residence, commodious and substantial barns and other buildings. Mr. Burnett is a native of Wayne County, Ky., and was born June 16, 1831. His paternal grandfather, Jeremiah Burnett, was a highly respected resident of Virginia, where he married and reared his family, and, continuing in the Old Dominion, there passed away at an ad- vanced age. The father, Isaac Burnett, born upon the old Virginia homestead, spent the days of childhood in his birthpLace, but attaining to ma- ture 3'ears, emigrated to Wa3'ne Count}', Ky., where he died. The mother, Nancy (Hurt) Burnett, was also a native of the south and was born in South Carolina. She remained the greater part of her life in Wayne County, Ky., where she likewise passed awa}-. The parents welcomed to their hearts and home eight children: Elizabeth, Jeremiah, William, Jonathan, Reuben, James, John C. and Polly A. Our subject, reared in Kentucky, there attended the district schools, and through the days of boy- hood assisted his father in the daily round of agri- cultural toil. He grew up an energetic and indus- trious man, self-reliant and thoroughly posted in the occupation which he h«s made the business of his life. August 16, 1853, John C. Burnett and Miss Artemesia Scott were united in marriage in Wayne County, Ky. The bride, a most estimable lady, was the daughter of Thomas and Myra (Long) Scott, early settlers of Kentucky, well known and highly respected. Mrs. Artemesia Bur- nett was a native of Tennes^ee and was born in Morgan County, March 1, 1831. She spent the years of childhood in her birthplace, and later re- moved with her parents to Kentuckj'and remained with her father and mother until her marriage. Our subject and his faithful wife made their home in Wayne Count}' and continued their residence in tliat part of Kentucky until 1873, when they emigrated to Linn County, Kan., from that time their permanent abiding place. Mrs. Burnett was a devout Christian, and had been from her early years a member of the Baptist Church, and when death claimed her, upon February 14, 1883, was fully prepared to meet the Master. She had borne nine children, three sons and six daughters. Anna M., the eldest, is the wife of Alvis Parmley; James C. married Mary Slater; Thomas S. is next; Nancy is the wife of Walter McBride; Myra is the wife of Joseph Teagarden; Harrison married Miss Lillie Toal; Emily is the wife of Charles Minnich; Jane and Josie complete the list of brothers and sisters, all occupying positions of usefulness and influence. Devoting himself with close attention to the cares of liis farm, Mr. Burnett has never taken an active part in local politics, but is intelligentl}' in- terested in all the vital questions and issues of the day. He is always ready to do his share in mat- ters of public welfare and needed local improve- ments, and is one of the substantial men of the county. For about thirty years our subject h^s PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 295 m been connected with the Baptist Church, and, a Christian man of sterling integrity of character, is ever to be found on tlie side of right and justice. -^^^is^sl^^^ OHN Q. ADAMS, who was an extensive stock-raiser, prominent general agriculturist and leading citizen of Linn County, re- sided upon a homestead on section 27, Paris Township. His broad acres, finely cultivated, and embellished with superior improvements made the eight hundred and twenty acre tract one of llie most magnificent pieces of farming property in Linn County. Settling in Kansas in 1859, Mr. Adams abl3' discharged the duties of the various official positions of trust which he held. A de- voted friend to educational advancement, and in earlier years a most competent and successful in- structor, he materially aided in elevating the schools of the county to their present high grade of scholarship and instruction. Our subject was a native of Boston, Mass., and was born March 9, 18.30. His parents were also of New England birth, and were descended from a long line of sturdy, self-reliant and energetic ancestors. His' father, John Q. Adams, was born amid the hills of New Hampshire, and his mother, Lovina (Walker) Adams, was a native of Maine. The parents were married in Boston, where the father was for some years prosperously engaged in the mercantile busi- ness. The charms of the west finally induced the father and mother to remove to Ohio, to which state the}^ journeyed in 1831, settling in Coshoc- ton County. In the Buckeye State the father devoted him- self to the pursuit of agriculture, and there for two-score of years he tilled the soil, and after a long and useful life passed away, respected by all who knew him, in the fall of 1873. The mother survived eighteen years, dying in the early winter of 1891. Seven children gathered in the home upon the old Ohio farm: John Q., Ed- ward AV., Saraii M., James C, Betsey L., Augusta and Dorothy. The eldest-born, our subject, was but one year old when with his parents he re- moved from Boston to Ohio, where he was reared upon his father's farm and enjoyed excellent educational advantages. Although early trained to the daily round of agricultural pursuits, he adopted the avocation of a teacher, and for eleven . years engaging in his cljosen pursuit, was known as one of the able instructors of Ohio and Indi- ana. In July, 1852, Mr. Adame made his home in Indiana, settling in Decatur Count3'. lie was Principal of the high school of Greensburgh, Ind., and while residing in that city made the acquain- tance of his future wife. Upon January 22, 1856, were united in marriage John Q. Adams and Miss Sarah J. Wilson. The latter was a native of Decatur County, Ind., and was born June .54, 1838. The parents of Mrs. Adams, John D. and Sarah Jlester Wilson, were also natives of Indiana and spent their en- tire married life within the borders of the state. The father died near his birthplace, but the motlier passed away in Linn County, Kan., at the resi- dence of iier daughter, Mrs. Adams. In July, 1859, our subject, with his estimable wife and their two children, emigrated to Kansas, lo- cating in Blue Mound, where they remained for about seven years, and in 1866 settled upon the farm where the family now reside, in Paris Town- ship. The attractive and commodious residence, with its beautiful surroundings, the large and well finished barns and granaries, presents a scene of prosperous thrift and plenty second to none in the county. Ten intelligent sons and daughters gathered about the fireside, and as they arrived at the proper age, received the superior educa- tional advantages their locality afforded. They were in the order of their birth: John Q., Jr., who married Miss Mary Brooks; Ida B., the wife of William Chitwood; Edward J.; Maro M., who married Rachael Stanley; Ira G., who married Miss Ella Ellington; Daisey, the wife of A. B.Ashbaugli; Bruce B., Don L., Myrtle and Robert C. Mrs. ] Adams occupies a high social position, and has the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. pleasure of seeing her children grow up to 3ears of usefulness. Mr. Aflams passc'ears in Warren County, III., and there, as else- where, he was prospered in his undertakings, never losing a dollar on a contract. His inclinations lying in the direction of agii- culture, and preferring to rear his children in the country, our subject came to Kansas in the 3'ear 1869, and after having built two houses in Pleas- anton, he purchased a portion of his present farm, and located on one hundred and sixty acres of raw ))rairie land. Here he settled on the 6th of April, 1870, .and shortly afterward experienced the hard PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 303 times caused b^' the ravages of grasshoppers. With all otlier Kansas farmers, he was unfortunate and lost several crops. However, he was undaunted by misfortune and courageously set to work to re- pair his fallen fortunes. It was not long until the tide turned, and since then he has enjoyed unin- terrupted prosperity. At the present time he is the owner of four hundred and eighty acres in one body and some timber land iu addition. In 1858 Mr. Campbell was united in marriage with Miss Ruth, daughter of Williston and Mary (Simmons) Stevens, and a native of Adams Coun- ty, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have had fifteen children, of whom twelve are now living, viz.: Wil- liston, Anna, Frank; Ruba, wife of William Ver- trees; Maggie, Mrs. Robert Waldraven; Martiia, Edna, Allison, Lee, Roland, Irvin and Nellie. Mrs. Campbell is identified with the Baptist Church, which the other members of the family attend. In politics, Mr. Campbell was early in li-fe trained to believe in the principles of the Republican part}', but he is independent in local and national affairs, voting for the best man and the best prin- ciples. Though often requested to accept official honors, his preferences are in favor of a more re- tired life. He is actively identified with the Farm- ers' Alliance, and is a man of firm convictions, whose influence is always given to the support of the measures calculated to enhance the welfare of his fellow-citizens. i>^^^^^^m^^^-^^m^< (^ l»;ILLIAM C. HUTCHISON, an enter- \r\j// prising general agriculturist successfully WW handling large numbers of stock, is one of the extensive land owners of Kansas and culti- vates a valuable farm, desirably located upon sec- tion 9, Riciimond Township, Franklin County. P^migrating from Richland County, Ohio, to the farther west, our subject settled in his present lo- cality in April, 1885, and since then has been identified with the upward growth and advancing interests of iiis adopted state. Mr. Hutchison is a native of Guernsey County, Ohio, and was born November 10, 1842. His father, John C. Hutchison, a man of worth and ability, was widely and favorably known and highly respected in the Buckeye State. The mother, Jane Hutch- ison, late in life making her home in Kansas, passed away in Ottawa in Novembei', 1891, at a good old age. Our subject spent the days of boy- hood in the town of Fairview, Guernsey County, Ohio, and reared to habits of self-reliant industry, enjoyed the benefit of instruction in the common schools of his home district. At eighteen years of age, beginning life for himself, Mr. Hutchison received employment as a clerk in a general store in Monroe County, Ohio, and worked faithfully for his uncles a period of about two years. He later attended school in Guernsey County for four months and then, anxious to more thoroughl3^ fit himself for the work of life, in June, 1865, en- tered upon a course of study in Eastman's Busi- ness College located in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Having satisfactorily completed his practical studies, Mr. Hutchison returned to Guernsey County, Ohio, and at once received employment in a hardware store, where he remained two years. In April, 1868, our subject engaged in mercantile business in Antrim, Ohio, in company witii John Bickham, the firm name being Bickham & Hutch- ison. The partnership continued for three 3'ears, in which time the business increased in magnitude, and the firm soon gained an enviable reputation for carrying a complete line of goods of the latest and best makes and of a elioice variety and design. At the expiration of ttu-ee years Mr. Bickham sold out his interest to A. H. Hutchison, a younger brother of our subject and a -man of ability and enterprise. For five years the Hutchison Broth- ers conducted a business second to none in its line in that part of the state, and made a wide ac- quaintance throughout the county. The firm known as W. C. Hutchison & Co. enjoyed the confidence and best wishes of tlie entire commu- nity of Antrim, but at the close of the five years the brothers removed the remainder of their stock to Plymouth, Richland Count3',^hio, and con- tinued together until 1883, when they closed out and devoted themselves to other occupations. Mr. Hutchison next prospected for two years in the west, and after some time bought in Frank- lin County, Kan., in connection with his Ijrotlier nine hundred and sixty acres of some of the finest land in this section of countiy. The interests of our subject and his brother A. H. were mutual until March, 1892, when they dissolved partner- ship, William C. retaining six hundred and forty acres, on entiie section of land. He is a large stock-raiser and has some of the best cattle and horses herded in the west, and a practical farmer and a man of clear judgment and broad intelli- gence, is numbered among the leading citizens and progressive agriculturists of Franklin Coun- ty. February 10, 1870, in Cambridge, Guernsey County, Ohio, were united in marriage William C. Hutchison and Miss Alice V. Bracken, a native of Ohio. The union of our subject and his estim- able wife has been blessed by the birth of four children: Pearl M., Jennie S., .John E. Snd W. B. Fraternally, Mr. Hutchison is associated with the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, and is like- wise a valued member of the Independent Order 310 POxiTRAlT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of Odd Fellows, and without being in any sense of the word a i)olitician,is intelligently interested in both local and national affairs. His sons and daughters, bright young people, will have everj^ opportunity to worthily prepare themselves for any position of trust to which they maybe called, and enjoying an excellent education, have before them the prospect of a successful and useful future. ^!#^i-^"i^il^#i^^^ ^E]\n':TRIUS E. BUTTS. New York has con- tributed to Kansas many of the best citizens now residing in tlie Sunflower State, but she has contributed none more worthy of respect than the gentleman whose name introduces tliis sketch, and who is the present Sheriff of Miami County. A man of great industry, undoubted integi-ity, and more than ordinary business capacity, he has, while developing liis farm and making a home, unconsciously made for himself a name and char- acter that are to-day known and read of all men. As a farmer, he is thorough and practical in all his improvements, buildings and surroundings, and it has always been his aim to make them harmonious with his own taste and that of his family. As an official, he has discharged the duties and obliga- tions of his office in a manner eminently satisfac- tory to tlie people. The father of our subject, J. D. Butts, was a na- tive of Otsego Countj', N. Y., and the son of Elijah Butts, who, in turn, was the son of a sol- dier in the War of 1812, and probably also in the Revolution. The marriage of J. D. Butts united him witii Miss Lucinda Furbush, who was born in Massachusetts, and removed thence to Otsego County, N. Y. P^or a time he engaged in farm- ing, and later conducted a flourishing business as a manufacturer of furniture. In 1853 he removed to De Kalb County, 111., where he engaged in the grain and lumber business until the opening of the Civil War. As Captain of Company K, Forty-second Illinois Infantry, J. D. Butts went to the front at the break- ing out of the war. Later he commanded Company C, Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry, after which he was made Major of the same regiment, which po- sition he held when discharged in 1866. He re- turned to DeKalb Count}', and resided there until 1873, when he was appointed Assistant State Grain Inspector at Chicago. He made his home in that city until his death in 1881. Politically, he was fiist a Whig and later a Republican. He was a successful business man, whose abilities gained for him the respect of his associates. His wife passed from earth in 1891. They were the parents of five children, four of whom are now living. Born in Otsego County, N. Y., February 21, 1844, the subject of this sketch was a mere child when he accompanied the family to De Kalb Coun- ty, 111. He received his education in the common schools of the county, and grew to manhood upon his father's farm. On the 22d of January, 1861, he enlisted in the regimental band of the Forty- second Illinois Infantry, being at that time in iiis seventeenth year. In 1862 the band was mus- tered out of service. In Septemlier of the ensu- ing year he enlisted as a member of Company E, Seventeenth Illinois Cavalry, in which he served until the close of the war, winning by his gallan- try and meritorious conduct the rank of First Lieutenant. On the 27th of December, 1865, he was mustered out of the service. Returning to Illinois, Mr. Butts continued to reside in De Kalb County until September, 1866, when he went to Riley Count}', Kan., and there engaged in the milling business. In 1870 he re- moved to Butler County, where he erected the second sawmill in the county. After one and one- half years spent there, he disposed of the mill and returned to De Kalb County, 111., where he re- mained for one j'ear. The jear 1873 witnessed his arrival in Miami County, and locating in Osawatomie, he purchased land and engaged in farming and stock-raising. He lived for a time on his farm, and in February, 1890, returned to Osawatomie. In 1891 he was elected Sheriff of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 311 Miami County, and re-elected in 1893 by a large plurality, since which time he has resided in Paola. In 1864 Mr. Butts was united in marriage with Miss Theodosia, daughter of J. H. Wagner. They are the parents of three children: Arthur E., who resides at Ionia, Mich.; Jessie, Mrs. Jesse Wells, who resides on a farm belonging to her father; and Henry W., who has a clerical position in Pa- ola. A Republican in politics, Mr. Butts has served in other responsible positions besides that of Sheriff. For three terms he was Trustee of Osawatomie Township, of which he was also Enu- merator. He has been and is still an active worker in the ranks of the Republican party. Socially, he is connected with the Masonic fraternity. East- ern Star, the Knights of Pythias, the Sons of Vet- erans and the Grand Army of the Republic. The real-estate possessions of Mr. Butts include some valuable property in Osawatomie, in addi- tion to a farm comprising two hundred and eighty- three acres in Osawatomie Township. A man of enterprise, he is ever ready to extend his assist- ance in all matters of public interest, and has con- tributed not a little to the advancement of the county. While prominent in politics, he is also a man who is thoroughly domestic in his tastes and habits, loving his family and choosing to spend his time in their society. (if^ TEPHEN S. OUTMAN. Southeastern Kan- ^^^^ sas boasts of man}' finely improved^ farms, |IL/_Jj) from whose fertile acres are annually gath- ered bounteous haryests of golden grain. Among the estates which in point of cultivation rival those of the east, the writer noticed with especial interest the farm owned and operated by Mr. Outman. While not so large as many others in Linn County (being eighty acres in ex- tent), nevertheless every acre has been rendered productive, thus enhancing the moneyed value of the place. Taken all in all, it is one of the best farms in Centreville Township, where it lies on section 3. Mr. Outman has resided in Linn County for a number of years, having come hither from Jeffer- son County, Mo., in October of 1877. A few words in regard to his parentage will not be amiss before mentioning briefly the principal events in his useful life. His father, the late John Outman, was born in Steuben County, N. Y., and in an early day removed to St. Francois County, Mo:, where he married Miss 'Mary Chapman, a native of that countv. The young couple settled there and made it their home until 'the death of Mrs. Outman, which occurred in October, 1867. Dur- ing the following year the father removed to Jeff- erson County, Mo., and there resided until his death, which occurred in January, 1874. There were twelve children in the family, eleven of whom attained to manhood and womanhood. They are: Caroline, Angeline, Ann, John, Ste- phen S., William, Rotiert, Martin, Newton, James and Alice. The fifth in order of-birth of thy chil- dren is Stephen S., who was born in St. Francois County, Mo., April 13, 1849, and was there reared to maturity, receiving the advantages of a com- mon-school education. At the age of about nine- teen he accompanied his father to Jefferson County, Mo., but sojourned there only from March to July of 1868, when he removed to Osawatomie, Kan., and learned the trade of a stone mason in that city. After sojourning in Kansas some two and a-half years, Mr. Outman returned to Jefferson County, Mo., and there, engaged at his trade and in mining. In October, 1877, he again returned to the Sun- flower State, this time settling in Liberty Town- ship, Linn County, where he engaged in farming for nine years. From there he removed to Cen- treville, of which he has since been a resident. His marriage occurred in Jefferson County, Mo., June 4, 1873, his bride being Miss Hattie Roberts, who was born in Jefferson County March 10, 1857. She is the daughter of Heniy and Jane (Fletcher) Roberts, and her father resided in Jefferson County until his demise. Mr. and Mrs. Outman have seven children, whose names are Robert L., Bertha E., 31-2 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. CariieE., Henry L., Alpha M., Harlan V. and Frederic Stephen. The educational interests of the township have always received the hearty support of Mr. Outman and he has served as School Director for a number of years. He h.as also held a number of local IKisitions, in all of which he has rendered satisfac- tory and etfieient service, his influence being used for the promotion of the best interests of his fellow- citizens. He is a member of the Cimrcli of God and is an earnest worker in religious enterprises. A genial, entertaining companion and an honorable industrious ni.in, he naturally occupies a high place in the regard of all who know him, and he is one of the public-spirited citizens who have contributed so largelj- to the progress of the community. ^^^>-^^^-<^ ESSK B. WELLS. Sr., a prosperous general agriculturist and a successful stock-raiser pleasantly located upon section 23, Osawa- tomie Township. Jlianii County, Kan., has been intimately associated with the history and upward growth of the state since the ye,ar 1856, when he made this part of the country his perma- nent home. Our subject w.os born in Monroe County, Ind., December 6, 1828. His father. David Wells, a native of Virginia, w.ns born in 1801 and w.as the son of Elijah Wells, who emigrated to Kentucky, where at a good old age he passed away. The father of our subject married in Ken- tucky !Miss Lucy Beiiy, a native of the state, who was born in 1801. Soon after their maiTiai;e the parents journeyed to Indiana and settled upon the land where they i-esided until 1850, when they removed to the far-oflf state of Iowa, making their permanent home in Clarke County. There the father jwssed away in 1857. and the mother surviving until 1865, then entered into rest. A farmer by occupation, and an energetic hard-work- ing man, the father was universally respected, and his good wife, aiding him in the labor of life, pos- m sessed the esteem of all who knew her. The eight children who clustered in their home were Eliza- belii. .lesse B., .loiin F.. Mary, Thoni.as W.. iloniy T., Hester A. and Susan. Our subject, the eldest son, reared in Monroe County, attended the district school of the neigh- borhood in childhood, but early began his self-reli- ant career as a bread winner, working in youth upon his father's farm and becoming well versed in the duties of agricultural life. Marrying when very young, he h.ad only just atUiined his majority when with his wife and child he removed to Lucas County. Iowa, where he remained some four or five yeai-s engaged in tilling the soil of the great corn state. He then sold out his interests in that local- ity and bought land in Clarke County, Iowa, where he devoted himself to .agricultural pursuits until 1856, when, disposing of his second Iowa f.irm, he removed to his present locality, Miami County, Kan. Buying a Government claim in Osawatomie Township, Mr. Wells impiroved the wild land and afterward purchased eiglitv acres on section 23, to which he li.os since added another eighty. He has brought the soil up to a high state of cultivation and has likewise improved the valuable homestead with excellent buildings, commodious kirns and an attractive and comfortable residence. Devoting himself with enterprise to farming, our subject h.as made a success of his avocation in life, and is now numbered among the sulwtantial citizens of Miami County. February 24, 1848. were united in marriage Jesse B. Wells and Miss Elizabeth Whitson. born in Monroe County, Ind., March 29, 1829. Reared in her birthplace, the estimable wife of our subject was the daughter of Wesley Whitson, a native of Kentucky and the son of a noted Methodist di- vine, who lived and died in Kentucky. The mother of Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Jane (Mitchell) Whitson, like- wise born in Kentuck\% was the daughter of James Jlitchell. who emigrated from Kentucky in 1845 to Monroe County, Ind., where he p-assed away. The parents of Mi-s. Wells were wedded in Monroe County, Ind., and there the devoted mother died in 1833, mourned bj' all who knew her. The father surviving manj' years passed away in the '60s. Unto the union of Mr. and rOETRAIT AND BlOGRArillCAL RECORD. 313 Mrs. Whitson were born five children: Solon T., Numa W., Maria L., ElizaVjetli A. and Margaret. The cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. Wells has been blessed by the birtli of sons and daughters, five of whom arc now living. Mana is the wife of Bickley Meadow; Numa married Ada Holland and resides in Paola; Joiin P. married Ilattie Ellis, wlio died in Oklahoma in .June, 1890; Jesse B., .Jr., married Miss Jessie A. Butts; Minnie is the, wife of John Westfall, of Oklahoma. Our subject and his wife have been afflicted by the death of five beloved children. Mar3' L. died when atout fifteen months old; Solon T.,aman of ability, passed away in Wyoming Territory in 1890, at forty-one years of age; David T., a young man of energy and am- bition, died at twenty-four years of age; he had previous to his untimely demise in 1874 married Miss Pollen Carter, who is now the wife of Frank Pyles; P'rcddie died in childhood; Elmer passed away March 17, 1892, when twenty-three years old; his wife, who was Miss Lillie Ellis, survives him. Liberal in his religious views, and in politics an Independent, Mr. Wells has never sought political promotion, but, intelligently posted in the affairs of the day, faithfully does his duty as a man and citizen. When the appeal of the Government for more troops aroused the land, our subject, promptly responding, enlisted August 22, 1862, in Company C, Twelfth Kansas Infantry, and with fidelity served nearly' three years, being mustered out at Little Rock, Ark. His regiment was engaged on the border most of the time and fought in numer- ous hot skirmishes and decisive battles. Mr. Wells left the service with impaired health and was a long time recuperating. Solon T. was a member of Company G, Kansas Cavahy, and served with cour- age nearly two years, although only a mere boy. After tiie close of the Rebellion the enterprising and patriotic lad participated for about a half- year in the Indian campaign in Texas, and left the service at Ft. Hayes. David T. served with his brother six months in the Indian campaign, and was honorabl3' discharged at Ft. Henry. Al- though both of these heroic sons are now no more, the memory of their devotion to their country and their subsequent lives of sterling integritj' will long be green in the hearts of all who knew and loved them. Sharing in the privations and sacri- fices of the early days in Kansas, and in the Civil War fighting a good fight, our subject has survived to rejoice in the triumphs of the state which now takes a proud position among her sisters of the Federal Union. Mr. and Mrs. Wells, numbered among the pioneers of Kansas, command the high regard of a wide acquaintance and a host of old- time friends. JOHN STEVENS, profitably conducting a fine farm of two hundred and ninety fertile acres located upon section 31, Centreyille Township, Linn County, Kan., is one of the representative agriculturists and leading citizens of the state, in which he has resided continuously since 1856. Born in Luzerne County, Pa., Jan- uary 16, 1850, our subject was the son of Thomas and Caroline (Seward) Stevens. The paternal grandfather, Benjamin Stevens, early made his home in Ohio, in which state his son Thomas was born. Later removing to Luzerne County, Pa., the grandfather passed away after a long life of busy usefulness. The mother, a de- scendant of an honored family, was united in marriage with tl'.e father in Pennsylvania, and soon afterward they emigrated to the far west, lo- cating in Iowa in 1856. The parents about one year later removed to Anderson County, Kan., and a twelvemonth after permanently settled in Scott Township, from that time their constant res- idence. In the parental family were eight children. Harriet, who was the wife of L. Clark, died in Paris Township; Clara is the wife of James Ken- nedy; Matilda is the wife of Quincy Kenned}'; Harrison was a soldier in the Sixth Kansas Caval- r3' and was killed near Ft. Smith, Ark.; Martha is the wife of Daniel Augur; John is our subject; 314 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Lydia is the wife of John Williamson; and Will- iam married Belle Brooks. Our subject came with his family to Kansas and remained with his parents until he was twenty- four years of age, but from the time he was thir- teen years old he was self-supporting and worked out by the week or month. Only a little lad when he arrived within the borders of the state, he received his education in the district schools of Kansas, and an industrious and ambitious young man, he reached mature years well fitted to assume the responsibilities of life. Mr. Stevens was mar- ried in Paris Township, Linn County, Kan., Octo- tober 10, 1885, to Miss Mary Kenned}', a grand- daughter of Charles and Sarah (Phillips) Kennedy. The latter were natives of Hardin County, Ky., and pioneers of Schuyler Countj^IU., where the}- set- tled in the fall of 1834. They shared with cour- age the difficulties and privations of frontier life and remained there until their death. The revered grandmother passed away in May, 1851, the grand- father, honored by all who knew him, surviving until May 16, 1885. The parents of Mrs. Mary Stevens, Jesse and Eliza (Hawthorn) Kennedy, were numbered among the early dwellers within the state of Kansas. Jesse Kennedy was born in Hardin County, Ky., October 4, 1834, and March 23, 1863, was wedded to Miss Eliza Hawthorn, a native of Burlington, Iowa. Previous to his mar- riage the father of Mrs. Stevens had located, in May, 1857, in Linn County, Kan., settling at first in Valley Township, whither he brought Iiis wife, but in the spring of 1864 removed to Pans Township, where he yet resides. Mrs. Kennedy passed away on the 8th of March, 1870, mourned by many friends. She was the mother of three children: Marj', Josie and Rob€rt. Mrs. Stevens was born in Valley Township, Linn County, January 26, 1864. Immediately after their marriage our subject and his estimable wife settled on their present homestead, where Mr. Stevens has so successfully cultivated his valuable acreage. Financially prospered, he has made many excellent improvements, and has built one of the most attractive and comfortable country residences in his locality. The four children who have brightened with their cheery and intelligent pres- ence the pleasant home are: Bertie, Jesse, Frank- lin and Freddie F. Two little ones, Jesse and Franklin, died in infancy. Surrounded by friends and relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Stevens are occupy- ing positions of social and business influence, and taking an active part in all worthy work and be- nevolent enterprises of their neighborhood, are universally esteemed, and enjoy the hearty and best wishes of many friends. Our subject, while not a politician, is well posted on the current affairs of the day and is interesled in both local and national issues. i>^^800, the stone for which was taken from the quarry on his land. Later he planted an orchard, and from time to time made other improvements, which materially enhanced the value of the place. He made his home in the stone house from 1871 until 1886, with the excep- tion of one year spent in Girard and three years in Baldwin City. In 1886 he erected the resi- dence in which he has since made his home. This house is one of the most substantial and commod- ious in the township, and was erected at a cost of 12,000. The barn, which was also built in 1886, cost $2,500, and is 60x80 feet in dimensions, with a seven-foot basement. This building serves as a granary, having at present (1893) three hundred tons of hay, and also is used for the shelter of the hundred head of stock which Mr. Taylor owns. In 1873 Mr. Taylor fell from a load of hay upon a three-tined fork, which entered his body just below the sternum. Two of the tines passed through his lungs, while the third penetrated the liver and came out on the right side near the spinal column. This incident proved almost fatal, and it was long ere the injured man recovered sufflcicntly to again superintend the management of his farm. He is now the owner of five hun- dred and fifty-seven acres of land, upon wiiich he engages in raising grain and stock. He makes a specialty of Poland-China hogs, in the raising of which he has been very successful. At the age of twenty-one, Mr. Taylor united with the Methodist KIpiscopal Church, and has since been a faithful member of that denomina- tion. In former years he was accustomed to offici- ate as a local preacher and also as circuit preacher, having been ordained to the ministi3' in 1862. He now preaches occasionally, and his efforts in that line are always appreciated by his friends. As a minister he has been earnest and loj-al, fear- less in the presentation of the Gospel and eloquent in appeals to his hearers. Socially he is identified with the Masonic order. Through all the years of his active life, Mr. Tay- lor has steadfastly adhered to the principles of the Republican party, and notwithstanding the pop- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 319 ularity of the People's party in late jears, he has never forsaken the political organization with which his lot was first cast. He joined the Farm- er's Alliance, and has served as President of the County Alliance. While a resident of Jefferson County he was elected Sheriff in 1861, and served in that responsible position for two years. His name was prominently mentioned for the position of State Senator, but his strong temperance pro- clivities defeated him in the convention. -^^J^^Vt^it^^^ /^^ AMUEL ANDERSON, who since 1880 has ^^^ been a resident of Kansas, is a native of ((L£_j) Pennsj'lvania, and was born in Beaver County, October 7, 1844. He is a son of John and Sarah (Miller) Anderson, both of whom were born and reared in the Keystone State and there married. The father, who was a mifler by trade and a farmer by occupation, went to Cali- fornia during the earl}' part of the '50s and there died. His wife passed away in 1844. Oftheirsix children three are now living. The subject of this sketch was reared in Beaver County, where he acquired a fair education in the common schools. Orphaned in youth, he was obliged to be self-supporting from an early age. In June, 1861, he enlisted as a member of Company D, Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves, and for a time remained with his regiment in Pennsylvania. After the battle of Bull Run he was ordered to Washington, D.C.,and was there attached to fifteen thousand Pennsylvania reserves. He participated in the following engagements: Mechanicsville, Gaines' Mill, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, South Mountain, Antietam and Gettysburg, and was then transferred to Battery D, Fifth United States Light Artillery, known as Griffin's Battery. With his regiment he took part in the Mine Run campaign and accompanied General Grant through the Wilderness, witnessing various desperate en- counters between the opposing armies. At the expiration of his period of service he was honora- bl3' discharged. Though often under fire and in the thickest of the conflict, he was never wounded nor captured. Removing to Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. Anderson there served for five years as an officer on the regular police force, with which he was connected for a period of about twelve years altogether. For five years he filled the position of Alderman, and later was employed for eighteen months in the delin- quent tax office. Coming to Kansas in 1880 he settled on his present farm, consisting of four hundred acres of partly improved- land. As a re- sult of his efforts he has placed the soil under good cultivation, and conducts general farming and stock-raising. In 1872 Mr. Anderson married Miss Maggie Roos, who w.as born in AVestmoreland County, Pa., in 1844. They are the parents of three chil- dren: Paul, Mark and Clay. For many years a member of the Republican partj-, Mr. Anderson has been active in its ranks and attends all the political gatherings of the community. He has served as a member of the Scliool Board. Socially he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is also a member of the Grand Army of tlie Republic, belonging to a post at Paola. J'~JASPER M. BROADY, a prominent farmer I and successful stock-raiser of Blue Mound I Township, resides on section 14, township 20, range 21, his farm occup3'ing a location in the extreme soutli west corner of Linn County. Here he owns six hundred acres of valuable land,, which he devotes to the raising of cereals, and also engages extensively in raising stock. For ■4ifteen years or morS he has been the agent for o; c thou- sand acres of land, which he controls, tlie owner residing at Lawrence, tliis state. As a stock-raiser 320 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD he uses good judgment in the purchase of stock, as well as in breeding the various grades, and from their sale he aunuall^^ receives a handsome income. Born in Adams County, 111., July 4, 1837, our subject is the son of John C. and Anna (Wigle) Broady. The family is of British extraction, and has been represented in the United States for sev- eral generations. The father of our subject was born in Kentucky in August, 1812, and was reared to manhood upon a farm. When a young man he migrated to Illinois and located in Adams County, being at that time about twenty years of age. There he purchased a small tract of land, to which he added from time to time until he became the owner of two hundred and fourteen acres. So much did he enhance the value of his property by the improvements he placed thereon, that the place was valued at ^10,000. When, in March, 1878, his ej-es were closed in death, it was felt throughout his community that one of its best citi- zens had been removed from the scenes of his use- fulness. The maiden name of the mother of our subject was Anna Wigle; she was born in 1818, and died in the fall of 1879. Nine children had blessed her marriage, seven of whom are now living. Our subject is the eldest of the number; Oscar, at tiie age of seventeen, was killed b}' the falling of a log he was assisting his father in loading on a wagon; Jefferson H. is an eminent lawyer of Ne- braska and resides in Lincoln, that state; Margaret is the wife of Jasper Davis, of Linn County; John C. is an attorney of Quincy, 111.; Dolphus S. is a farmer residing in Adams Count}-, 111.; Viola is the wife of Henry Rhodes and resides in Carroll- ton, Mo.; and lone resides with her brother in Quincj'. The senior Mr. Broady was active in politics as a stanch Democrat, but steadfastly re- fused to accept public office. His parents were members of the Presbyterian Church, his father being a Deacou in that denomination, but he never united with any religious organization. Our subject was reared ou a farm, and being the eldest child of the family, he labored assiduously in clearing the land and aiding in tide maintenance of the family. He was the recipient of common- school advantages, and at the age of eighteen commenced to teach school, following that pro- fession for eighteen successive winter seasons and farming during the summer. In March, 1863, he married Miss Ona AVhitcomb, who was born in Adams County, 111., January 23, 1843, being the daughter of Wyinan and Lury (Brockway) Whit- comb. Her father was born in Vermont in 1798, and when a young man migrated to Ohio, where he was united in marriage with Miss Lury Brock- wa}'. In 1833, accompanied by his family, he re- moved to Illinois and settled in Adams County, where he engaged in farming on two hundred acres of land he owned there. In politics, Mr. AVhitcomb was an ardent sup- porter of the Democratic party, and for sixteen consecutive 3'ears represented his township on the County Board of Supervisors, being prominent in the councils of his chosen party. Though not iden- tified with any religious organization, he was a be- liever in the Christian religion, and was a strictly honest man, conscientious and upright in his deal- ings with all. His death, took place March 8, 1886; his wife passed away September 29, 1888. They were the parents of nine children, of whom the following seven attained maturity': Jasper, who resides in Adams County, 111.; Arvilla, Mrs. James Taylor, who died in Bourbon Count^^ Kan., February 23, 1891; Dwight, whose home is in Hancock Count}', 111.; Eliza, who married Israel Camp, and lives in Bourbon County, Kan.; David, a resident of Adams Count}', 111.; Moses, a farmer of Bourbon County, Kan.; and Orra, the wife of our subject. Two died in childhood. In 1865 Mr. Broady came to Kansas, making the journey overland, and arriving at his destina- tion in September of that year. In 1860 he pre- empted one hundred and sixty acres where he now resides, but at the time of his settlement here the land was wholly unimproved. For one year Mr. Broady operated as a renter, meantime devoting as much time as possible to making improvements on his place. In January, 1867, he settled on the farm, and soon afterward embarked in the stock- raising business. He is now the owner of six hun- dred acres and engages extensively in Ihe live- stock business. Tlie union of Mr. and Mrs. Broady was blessed PORTRAIT ANt) BIOGRAPHICAL RECORb. 321 by the birth of four cliildren, one of whom died in infancy. The btliers are: Otto, who resides in Linn County; Anna, who died of scarlet fever at the age of nineteen years; and Marguerite, who is with her parents. Mr. Broady is a stockholder in the First National Bank at Garnett, this state. In politics he is a stanch Democrat, and has been hon- ored by his party Tvith the nominations for town, county and legislative offices, hut as the Democrats are in a minority -in this section, he has suffered defeat with the remainder of the ticket. He gives his unqualified support to public-spirited enter- prises, and is one of the progressive citizens of the eoramunity. §HOMAS LINDSAY, M. D. Very few save those who have trod the arduous paths of the profession can picture to themselves the array of attributes, physical, mental and moral, and the host of minor graces of manner and person, essential to the making of a truly successful physi- cian. His constitution must needs be of the hard- est to witlistand the constant shock of wind and weather, the wearing loss of sleep and rest, the ever-gathering load of care, and the insidious ap- proach of every form of fell disease to which his daily round of duties momentarily exposes him. Such a phj'sician we find in Dr. Thomas Lindsay, who in his own person so closely resembles the ideal we have attempted to sketch above. He is the oldest physician in Anderson County, and has practiced medicine in Garnett since March, 1857. Like many of the representative citizens of the county, he owes his nativitjto the Buckeye State, being born in Harrison County, August 6. 1826. His parents, David and Martha (Orr) Lindsay, were natives of Ireland and Pennsylyania respect- ively. The father was born in County Down, and was of Scotch-Irish descent, inheriting the sturdy characteristics of the former and the wit and enterprise of the latter. Thomas Lindsay, the grandfather of our subject, was also born in County Down, North of Ireland, and was there married. After the birth of one son (the father of our subject), Mr. Lindsay and family crossed the ocean and located in one of the Carolinas. About 1810 he moved from there to Jefferson County, Ohio, and still later to Guernsey County, that state, where his death occurred about 1832, at an advanced age. He was the father of eight children: David, John, Rosetta, Mary Ann, Eliza- beth, Thomas, Samuel and Amelia. David, father of our subject, w,as born March 3, 1800, and was a small boy when he came to America. He was reared on the farm, and being of a thoughtful, studious turn of mind, educated himself, and later taught school. He became a minister in the Presbyterian Church, and pursued this worthy calling the remainder of his days, preaching in various towns in Ohio. In 1842 he emigrated to Iowa, and located near Birmingham, Van Buren County, but became disabled, having fractured his thigh bone by falling from a stage coach. He died at the age of eighty years. His wife survived him until 1885, and died at the age of eighty-five years. The following children were born to them: Lydia Ann, Robert Orr, Thomas, Mar^' Jane, Esther Jane, David Huston, Martha, Jolin, Samuel, Mary and Elizabeth. The original of this notice was sixteen years of age when the family moved to Iowa, and he re- ceived his education in public and private schools. Later he read medicine with his uncle, John Lind- say, in Carroll County, Ohio, and later attended the Western U-niversity Medical College, from which he graduated in 1854, although he had practiced with his uncle after 1849. Following this he came west and stopped in Iowa, where he remained one }-ear. In 1857 he made his appear- ance in Garnett, and in 1862 he was commissioned Surgeon in the Twelfth Kansas, serving until June, 1865. Since that time he has practiced his pro- fession at Garnett, and no one stands higher in the estimation of the people than he. Doctor Lindba3' was twice married, first, in 1851, to Miss Agnes Sharp, daughter of William B. Sharp. She died in 1856 in Iowa, leaving two 322 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. children: William S., a physician of Topeka,Kan., and David, a pl^'sician of McPherson, Kan. In 1859 the Doctor married Miss Martha Smith, a native of eastern Ohio and a daughter of William Smith. To them have been given three children: Samuel W., a druggist of McPherson, Kan.; Clara S. and Elizabeth. Politically, Doctor Lindsay is a stanch Republican. He represented Anderson County in the Territorial Legislature in 1859, be ing the first under county representation. In 1867 the Doctor was again a member of the State Legislature. In 1873 he was appointed United States Examining Surgeon for Pensions, a position he still holds. He is local Surgeon of the Santa Fe Railroad Company, and is a member of the Na- tional Societj' of Railroad Surgeons. He is also a charter member of the State Medical Society. Doctor Lindsay still owns land near Garnett, the same that he pre-empted thirt^'-five years ago. :>-^<^ J"^ OSEPH STEPHENS, the owner of a mag- nificent farm of six hundred and twenty acres, located in Ceutreville Township, Linn County, is by birth and training well fitted to win success in agricultural pursuits, his father having been a life-long farmer and a de- scendant of a long line of ancestors who devoted themselves to the tilling of the soil. Our subject was born in Fulton County, 111., July 26, 1839, and is the son of James Stephens, a native of Kentuckj^ who was born in 1801. The mother, Margaret (Peck) Stephens, was also born and reared in Kentucky, the year of her nativity being 1812. The parents were married in tlie state where they had passed the happy years of childhood, but after remaining there a short time journeyed to Illinois, and in the early part of the '30s were numbered among the pioneers of Fulton County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The Illinois homestead welcomed to its fireside a large family of children, namely: William, John, Mary A., Peter, Enoch, Joseph, Ellen, George, Jackson, Angeline and Marion. Our subject, the sixth in order of birth, was educated in the little schoolhouse of the district and aided in the work of the farm. Beginning life for himself Mr. Stephens con- tinued to cultivate the fertile soil of Illinois, and it was not until he had reached thirty years of age that he decided to try his fortune in another state. He traveled through the west for some two or three years, and then returning to Fulton County, 111., was, upon the 12th of January, 1871, united in marriage with Miss Mary E. McDaniel, also a native of Illinois. Three children blessed their union, William, John and George. Four 5ears and four months after their marriage the es- timable wife and mother passed away mourned by many friends and sorrowing relatives. Fora second time our subject entered the bonds of matrimony, and May 18, 1876, married Miss Sarah J. Beaty, a native of Coshocton Countj', Ohio, who was born August 15, 1850. Her par- ents, Isaac and Esther (Conner) Beaty, were na- tives of Ohio and were reared, educated and mar- ried in the Buckeye State. Journeying to Fulton County, 111., in the fall of 1851, they have since continued to reside there. Nine children shared in the comforts and care of the home. They were in order of birth Jackson, Peter, Robert, Hiram, Daniel, Sarah J., Sebillia, Lewis and Lavinia. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens have been blessed by the birth of four children, Isaac, James, Esther and Eva. For many years our subject has been a val- ued member of the Baptist Church, and both he and his good wife are active in the religious and benevolent work and enterprises of their locality. The sons and daughters of the household are re- ceiving excellent educational advantages and are preparing themselves for the duties of life, having been trained to habits of industrious thrift and self-reliance. Removing from Fulton County, 111., Mr. Stephens located in Linn County, Kan., in 1878, and settling upon a fine farm where he now makes his home has improved the broad acres with a comfortable residence, commodious barns p mt^r. — >.. •¥ 1\ it 1 ,c,S \ ^7 ^s 3 ■* M s> ^ ■^ I— 1 o ; s > > E^> ^1 '^' PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 325 and other buildings. He has brought the land to a high state of cultivation and now profitably conducts one of the most valuable farms in Linn County. JOHN TURKINGTON. The rapid develop- ment and almost marvelous growth of Crawford County have to a great extent ^^^^ enriched many men by the increase in value of their lands, assisted by their own indus- try and efforts in farming. Among the class is tlie subject of this personal history. He is a leading farmer and stock-raiser of Sheridan Town- ship, making his home on section 8. He was born in County Armagh, Ireland, in 1819. At the age of fifteen years, our subject resolved to try his fortune in America, and leaving his people behind, sailed for the land of the free and landed in New York City. He remained in that city for some time with an uncle who resided there, but soon after left liis uncle's home and went to Orange County, N. Y., where he worked for $7 per montli during the summer season. Mt. Turk- ington remained in and about New York nearly one year, and then shipped for New Orleans, and while on the journey to that place was caught in a storm and given up for lost, but finally came out all right. He was employed by a sugar planter near New Orleans as a time-keeper for two years. Removing to Ohio he resided for a time in Greene County, where he worked as iiis trade, that of a machinist. At Xenia, Ohio, Mr. Turkington was married to Eliza J. McCrary. They remained there until 1867, when they located in Crawford County, on their present homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Turking- ton were the parents of nine children, two of whom are deceased: \V. E., wlio is a residentof Cherokee; James H., deceased; Lizzie, wife of George Meyer; John; Eleanor, wife of Myron Degar; George; Oliver, who is at home; Lottie and Minnie. When our subject arrived with his family in Crawford County, he bought the farm where he now resides, and has added to it until he now owns one section of laud, all of which he has accu- mulated since arriving in the state. He has never sold any corn since coming to the state, but has kept the place well stocked with cattle of all kinds. He does his own shipping, and his farm is con- sidered one of the finest iu'the county, and all the improvements on the place have been made by himself. The Turkington family are all members of the Presbyterian Church at Monmouth, a church which 1VL-. Turkington aided materially in con- structing. Politically, he was an old-line Whig, an Abolitionist, and after the war was a Republi- can, but since the organization of the People's party he has been identified with it. He is a con- servative business man, and one who is well liked.. Industry, energy and economy are Tiis cardinal virtues, and they have brought a merited success to crown his efforts. The genial, generous and so- ciable character of both himself and wife has en- deared them to all with whom they has come in contact, and they merit and receive in the highest degree the respect and confidence of the commu- nity in which they live. h^+^l ^ EWIJ ^ EWIS ELDER. It matters little what oc- cupation a man may select for his life call- so long as it is honorable. If he is honest, upright and courteous in his intercourse with others, and possesses energy and determina- tion, he will succeed. If more deference is paid to the followers of any one vocation in preference to another, it is to the farmers, on whom the pros- perity of our nation to such a large degree de- pends. The southern part of Kansas has pioved an El Dorado to thousands of agriculturists, who POUTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. have come hither from the east, and who, by dint of hard work, have developed the resources so liberally provided by nature. The subject of this sketch, now a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Lincoln Township, Crawford County, was born in Bedford County, Pa., and there spent the years of his boyhood and youth, receiving a limited education in the schools of the Ke^'stone State. At the age of twentj', re- solving to seek a fortune in the far-famed west, he went to Indiana, and resided in that state for six years. There he married and there he was be- reaved by the death of his wife and child. On coming to Kansas in 1871 he purchased one hun- dred and sixty acres, comprising a portion of liis present estate of two liundred and forty acres of well improved land. At the time of locating in this county, he was the owner of a good team and wagon and $120 in cash. From that beginning he has accumulated his present possessions, and the results speak more eloquently than words of his energy and excellent judgment as a fanner and business man. In Crawford County in 1872 Mr. Elder and Miss Lydia Konkel were united in marriage, and to them have been born nine children, as follows: Eva, wife of Samuel Tope, and a resident of Col- orado; Curtis, Bertha, Rossa, P'lora, Iluhla, Edda, Christian and Ada. From the beginning of the Civil War the sympathies of Mr. Elder were on the side of the Union, and in August, 1862, he enlisted as a member of Company F, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Pennsylvania Infantry, in which he served for about six months. He was then, on account of disability, honorably dis- charged from the service. As a member of the People's party, Mr. I^lder takes an active interest in public affairs, and is now officiating as Trustee of tlie township in which he resides, having been twice elected to that position. He also served as Town Clerk for one year and Town Treasurer for two years. In his social connections he is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic, being an influential member of the post at Proctor. His wife is a member of tlie Churcli of God, and he supports the various religious and benevolent projects of the community, although not actively identified with any church. Referring to the ancestral history of our subject, we find that his paternal great-grandfather was a native of Ireland, and after coming to the United States, settled in Pennsylvania. The father of our subject, John Elder, as well as Grandfather James Elder, were natives of Pennsylvania. The former married Miss Louisa Vickroy, who was born in the Keystone State, and they became the parents of three children wiio attained mature years, Lewis being the eldest of the number. \TF]\jENARD H. KEELING has been a resident lU^, of Anderson County since 1872, when he /(?M) 1) came here from Washington County, Iowa, \r^ and located in Jackson Township, on sec- tion 29. Mr. Kelling was born in Prussia, Janu- ary 31, 1835, and when but one and a-half years of age wasbrouglit over to America by his parents, Benard and Helena Kelling. The father died in Comanche, Iowa, about six months after arriving there, and the mother passed away in Rock Island County, 111. Soon after the death of the father, the family removed to Rock Island County, where our subject lived until he was sixteen years old, when he crossed the plains to California, being eight months on the way. He lived at various places along the Pacific Coast for five years, work- ing by the montli part of the time and subse- quently finding employment in the mines. He returned to Rock Island County and remained there a few months, and then went to Iowa, where he was employed by a railroad compan3' for two seasons, after which lie tried farming for about a year. At the time when so many people were going to Pike's Peak, our subject was among the very first to go, but he was satisfied there only a short time, and returned to Illinois. He re- mained there another brief period and then went to Washington County, Iowa, where he engaged in farming. AVhile living there he was united in PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 32/ marriage to Catherine Seber, in 1861. By her union with Mr. Kelling, this good lady became the proud motlier of three children, Alex H., AVilliam B. and Frederick L., and went to her final rest in that county in 1880. Two years later our sub- ject was again married, his second choice of a life companion being Mrs. Mary E. Durstine, nee Gorton. Mrs. Kelling was born in Vermont, March 29, 1849, and was the widow of C. Wilson Durstine, who died in April, 1881. When Mr. Kelling was first married, he settled in Washington County, Iowa, and stayed there until the spring of 1872, when he came to Kansas and located in Coffey Countj'. He remained there until the following autumn, at which time he established himself in Anderson County, and located on section 20, this township. From there lie came to his present place of abode, one mile south. Mr. Kelling possesses a clear intellect, and is a man of wide experience and extended infor- mation. He has improved his estate, whicii com- prises five hundred acres, and it is considered one of the best kept farms in the county. Besides gen- eral farming, our subject is engaged quite exten- sively iu the raising of stock, and keeps some of the best grades always on hand. He has never been an ofHce-seeker, but attends strictly to his own affairs at all times, thus finding but little time to devote to politics. Mr. Kelling is known and respected for the honesty and sincerity of his character, and has the friendship of some of the best men iu the com- munity. His genial and hopeful disposition, com- bined with a persevering nature, is the secret of his success in life. •♦o-C©^^^-' ^^ HARLES N. BACON, residing on section (11 ^-y20, Ladore Township, is one of tlie foremost ^^l' of the citizens who have aided in the ad- vancement and development of Neosho County. He is a leading farmer and stock-raiser, one of the ablest of its business men and financiers, and one who has been long and honorably identified with its public life. His character, keen insight, wide experience and large public spirit, are universally recognized by his acquaintances, and his name is associated with many enterprises that have proved of incalculable benefit to the township and county. Born at Painesvillc, near the city of Cleveland, Ohio, the subject of this sketch first opened his eyes upon the scenes of earth September 3, 1843. He was the third of six children born to the union of David N. and Harriet (Stevers) Bacon, natives re- spectively of Genesee County, N. Y.,and Erie Coun- ty, Pa. It is supposed that the paternal grandfather of our subject, David Bacon, wds a native of Ver- mont; certain it is that he was an early settler of New York and a resident of Genesee County for many years. At the age of fifteen our subject left the shelter of the parental roof and became a sailor on the Lakes, being thus engaged for about seven years, and during the last two j-ears of this time he held the position of mate of his vessel. At the breaking out of the Civil War, Mr. Bacon enlisted in December, 1861, as a member of tiie One Hundred and Twenty-eighth Ohio Infantry, in whicli he served over three years, being mus- tered out on the 20th of January, 1865. He then returned to his seafaring life and for two 3'ears sailed on the Lakes. Later he engaged in the mercantile business for two years. In the fall of 1869 he and his brother M. H. purchased a tract of land in Ladore Township, Neosho County, where they engaged in stock-raising. Three years after- ward the partnership was dissolved bj' the deatli of the brother, since which time our subject has been the sole owner and proprietor of the prop- erty. He now has three hundred and twenty acres, upon which he engages in general farming and which are embellished by a suitable set of farm buildings. In January, 1873, Mr. Bacon married May, daughter of William Higgins, a native of Ohio, who removed thence to Indiana and Iowa and from there came to Kansas. Four children were born of this union, Ella, Ilattie, Grace and Elsie. Throughout his entire life Mr. BacOn has been firm in his allegiance to the principles of the Re- publican party and takes an active interest in po- I litical affairs. While residing in Ohio he enjoyed PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. a personal acquaintance with the lamented Presi- dent Garfield, whom he alwa3-s warmly admired and sustained. He served as Justice of the Peace for seven consecutive years. He served as dele- gale upon three occasions to the congressional conventions, two times to the state conventions and very frequently to the county conventions, having been Chairman of the last county conven- tion. Socially, he is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and belongs to the post at Osage Mission. In the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a member, he is serving as Trustee, Class-leader and in various other positions. ^^+^§ ^^HOMAS McGEE. Chairman of the Board of ,^^^\ Commissioners of Linn County, and a pros- *^^^ perous farmer and stock- raiser of Centre- ville Township, owns a finely improved farm on section 2, wliere he has resided since coming here in 1865 from Stephenson County, III. On his fa- ther's side he is of English descent, his Grand- father McGee having emigrated to this country from England in Colonial times and made settle- ment in Penns^'lvania. He enlisted in tiie Colo- nial army and served during the entire period of the Revolutionary War. Grandfather James McGee was born in Penn- sylvania and died in Clearfield County, that state. John B. McGee, father of our subject, was born in Centre County, Pa., about 1824, and in early man- hood married Miss Catherine Holmes, a native of Ireland and the daughter of James Holmes, who emigrated to America about 1812 and settled in Pennsylvania, where he died. After their mar- riage, the parents of our subject settled in Clear- field Count}', Pa., whence about 1858 they removed to Stephenson Countj', 111., and from there in the fall of 1864 they came to Kansas and settled in Centreville Township, Linn County. He still makes his home here; his wife, however, passed away many years ago, in June, 1867. They had a family of nine children, as follows: Mary O., James (deceased), Thomas, William and Catlierine (deceased), Robert, Henry, Wesle}', and Philip (deceased). In Clearfield County, Pa., our subject was born on tiie 26th of August, 1844, and there he passed the early years of his life. At the age of fourteen years he accompanied his parents to Stephenson County, 111., and there grew to manhood. In Sep- tember, 1863, when a youth of nineteen years, lie enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Forty- sixth Illinois Infantry, and served until the close of the war, being for the most of the time in detached service. At the expiration of his per- iod of enlistment, and wlien peace once more smiled upon our land, he returned to the parental home in Stephenson County. In the fall of 1865 he came west to Kansas and settled on the farm of which he has since been a resident. The first marriage of Mr. McGee took place in Linn Countj', Kan., in August, 1867, the bride be- ing Miss Mary J. Saddler, who was born in south- western Missouri about 1849. Her father, James Saddler, was a native of Tennessee and came to Linn County 1858, settling on Big Sugar Creek, Centreville Township, where he and his wife died. Mrs. Mary J. McGee departed this life at her home on the 9th of April, 1872, leaving one child, Rosa O. Mr. McGee was again married, choosing as his wife Miss Nancj' J. Plymate, a sister of Mrs. N. G. Round, who was born in AVarren County, 111., March 17, 1854. Her parents, John and Mary (Vauce) Plymate, were natives respectively of New York and Kentucky and removed to Linn County from Warren County, 111., in September, 1866. They settled in Centreville Township, where he died March 8, 1876, and she May 20, 1890. They had a family of four children: Hila A., Margaret, Nancy J. and David. The marri.age of Mr. and Mrs. McGee was solemnized in Linn County December 1, 1872, and has resulted in the birth of the following-named nine children: John L., Elmer M., James E., Bernice I., Thomas W., Carl R., Lulu, Orplia L. and Clarence. In the fall of 1889 Mr. McGee was elected County Commissioner, and three years later was re-elected to the office, and is the present Chair- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 329 man of the Board. He is independent in pol- ities, voting for tlie best man irrespective of party affiliations. He and his wife are active members of the Christian Church, in which he has served as Deacon and to the support of which he has contributed regularly and generousl)'. In educational affairs he is especially interested and has been a member of the School Board for twelve years. Socially, he is identified with Magnolia Lodge No. 20, 1. O. O. F. His farm is embellished with all necessary buildings, including a neat resi- dence, and his landed possessions aggregate four hundred acres in Centreville Township. @K5 i^' fOHN R. HOWARD. Perliaps no resident 11 of Linn County has traveled more exten- sively than the subject of this notice. His experiences in remote places, and his jour- neys b3' laud and water were characterized by many thrilling adventures, which, if told, would fill a volume. Since coming to this, county in April, 1872, he has resided on section 15, Potosi Township, where he devotes his attention to gen- eral agricultural pursuits. He is tiie owner of one hundred and forty acres, where he industriously engages in tilling the soil. The father of our subject was Allen H. Hqward, a native of the sunny south, who died in Johnson County, 111. He had married Miss Elizabeth Shropshire, an estimable lady, whose death oc- curred in Walla Walla County, Wash. Mr. How- ard, Sr., was one of the brave men who, during the second struggle with Great Britain, enlisted for service on his country's behalf. He was Fife- Major, and had some active experiences in war, being in General Jackson's arm}' at the memorable battle of New Orleans. During the Black Hawk War, his name was again enrolled for active serv- ice, and he went to the front with his regiment, being at Ottawa, 111., during the massacre there. There were twelve children in the parental fam- ily, our subject being the next to the youngest. He was born in Haywood Count}', Tenn., on the 8th of August, 1834, and when quite 3'oung he ac- companied his parents to Johnson County, 111., where he resided until he was twelve. In the spring of 1847 he removed to Johnson Count}'., Iowa, and there made hie home until the spring of 1854. The gold excitement of 1849 had been suc- ceeded by a steady removal of 'eastern people to the Pacific Coast, and although Mr. Howard had no wild and visionarj' expectations of finding an El Dorado, yet he believed that success might be found in the Golden State. Accordingly in 1854 he went to Oregon, and from there to California, making the journey overland, and engaging in mining there until May, 1858. Returning to Iowa, Mr. Howard settled in Ben- ton County, of which he was a resident until the spring of 1864, when he removed to what was then the territoiy of Washington. He spent two years there, and in the early part of 1866 again re- turned to, Iowa, the home journey being made via the Isthmus of Panama. Locating in Iowa Coun- ty, Iowa, he remained there until he came with his famil}- to Linn County, in the spring of 1872. Since coming to the Sunflower State his attention has been devoted principally to farming, in which he has met with success. During recent years he has taken a deep interest in political affairs, and for a time held the office of Justice of the Peace. In Iowa County, Iowa, .January 28, 1862, Mr. Howard was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Athey, who was born in Parke County, Ind., May 15, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Howard are the parents of fourteen children, viz.: Hardee H., May L., Early L., Eva H., Ida.H., Esther Z., Clyde S., Nel- lie S., Warren P., Gaylord, Dolly C, Yancy, Shel- by and Fred V. Gaylord died when about eight years old, in 1886; May is the wife of Clinton Athey; Earl}' married Miss Jane Grimes. The other children are with their parents. The parents of Mrs. Howard, Judson and Susan (Justice) Athey, had a family of eleven children, of whom 330 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. she was the next to the youngest. Mr. Atbey, who was a native of Virginia, died in Iowa Coun- ty, Iowa; his wife, who, it is thought, was born in Indiana, also passed away in Iowa County. fisSN^^ELSON ELLIOTT. This gentleman isnum- l[ jjj bered among the successful agriculturists /iy,^ and prominent stock-raisers of Putnam Township, Anderson County, Kan., having by dint of energy and prudent management become the possessor of five hundred acres of fine farm land, for which this county is noted. Mr. Elliott has lived here but a short time, having come here in 1890, but he has become well known throughout the entire community for his prosperitj- as a farmer. He resides on section 31, where he has a comfortable and commodious home, in which have been made all the improvements of modern times. The father of our subject, whose Christian name was Aaron, and the mother, whose maiden name w.as Jane Rapold, were both natives of Ross County, Ohio, and were the parents of three chil- dren: Levi, Austin and Nelson. The father died August 4, 1888. Our subject grew to man's estate in his native county, Ross, where he was born February 27, 1852. He spent the greater part of his time on the farm, for his father was a farmer and blacksmith by trade, and after he reached his sixteenth year, worked out b}^ the month. In 1877, became to this count}' and started in life for him- self, following his chosen vocation, that of a farmer. The pleasant wedded life of our subject and his wife began April 11, 1882. Mrs. Elliott is the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Kaufifman) Eich- holtz, and bears the given name of Ida. Jacob Eichholtz was born in Champaign County, Ohio, as was also his wife. They came to Anderson County early in the '70s and settled in Reeder Township. After a time they removed to Putnam and ultimately to Westphalia Township, where they have since lived. The following children were born to tiiera: Ida M., John, Joseph, William, Ora, Henry and Charles. The worthy wife of our subject was born in Champ.aign County, Ohio, January 14, 1864. Mr. Elliott first settled in Reeder Township, where he resided until 1890, and then removed to Putnam Township in October of the same year, locating on the land that has since been his home. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Elliott has resulted in the birth of these children: Minnie, William, Charles and Maud. Our subject has always been a farmer and an extensive stock-raiser and so finds little time to devote to public affairs. However he is ever ready to help in all good causes and to do what he can toward the upbuilding of this com- munity. He and his wife both possess genial, sunny temperaments, know how to enjoy life, and are social favorites, extending the hand of hospi- tality to any who may call at their comfortable home. -^^^1©^©!^^-^ OHN SAMUEL GOODRICH, founder of 11 the pleasant village of Goodrich, and a ^ I, prominent resident of Linn County, as well \^/ as one of its earliest pioneers, was born in Bainbridge, N. Y., October 9, 1831. His father, Jeremiah, the son of Daniel Goodrich, was twice married, our subject being a son of the first union. When he was a mere child, he was orphaned by his mother's death, and subsequently his father married Miss Rebecca Huntley. The children born to the union of Jeremiah and Sophronia Goodrich were five in number, and were named as follows: William, now a resident of Todd County, Minn.; Emaline, who first married Elisha Coon, and after his death became the wife of a Mr. Mills, now re- siding in Venice, N. Y.; Martha, John Samuel, and Charles, deceased. The second marriage of Jeremiah Goodrich resulted in the birth of three children; PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 331 James A., residing near Goodrich; Helen R., who married Nelson Crook and lives near Goodrich; and Lucy C, who is married and lives near Red- wood, Minn. When our subject was a lad of twelve years, the family emigrated to Illinois and settled in Hadley, AVill County, where the father soon afterward died. The children were therefore obliged to be- come self-supporting at an early age, and our sub- ject, instead of attending school, secured employ- ment in a cotton factory. Later he commenced to work on a farm, and was thus engaged until 1852, when he went to California, then the El Dorado of many an Argonaut. He remained in the Golden State for five years, and for one year engaged in mining, after which he embarked in the mercantile business, carrying goods by pack mules from one place to another. His ventures were crowned with the highest success, though his profits were necessarily reduced on account of the high expenses. The return trip was made via the Isthmus of Panama, and while off the island of Cuba the ship was wrecked on the rocks, but after a week's delay was repaired so as to complete tiie voyage. From New York City Mr. Goodrich proceeded to Phila- delphia. There at the mint he exchanged for cash gold dust valued at $2,000, to be made into United States coin. Thence he returned to Illinois, his mother having in the meantime removed to Stark County. He was married near Chillicothe, 111., to Miss Jane McCabe, and shortly after that im- portant event he came to Kansas with team and wagon. Upon reaching Linn County he purchased a claim, and later pre-empted the land, which he improved and cultivated. At the opening of the Civil War, Mr. Good- rich's sympathies were enlisted on behalf of the Union cause, and in September, 1861, he was mus- tered into service as a member of Company E, Sixth Kansas Cavalry, in which he served until January, 1865. Among the engagements in which he was an active participant may be mentioned the battles of Cane Hill, Ark., Prairie Grove and numerous minor skirmishes. At the expiration of his period of enlistment he returned to liis home, where he has since engaged in general farm- ing and stock-raising. He has gained considera- ble local fame as a breeder of Galloway cattle, which he introduced into the county. In the year 1872 a postoffice was established at the residence of Mr. Goodrich, and was named in his honor. He was appointed Post- master, and still holds the commission. For some years he conducted a general mercantile business, having an extensive trade with the people of the surrounding country. He was largely instrumental in securing the railroad !it this place. The origi- nal route was further west, but by the expendi- ture of considerable money ancf time he was en- abled to have the route changed. When the railroad was built, a station was located on his farm and called Goodrich. To him more than to any other man is due the prosperity of the thriv- ing little village that bears his name. Its citizens are an unusually fine class of people, energetic, refined and public-spirited, and there is no doubt but that in future yeai-s it will be one of the im- portant towns of the county. - Mention. has hitherto been made of the first marriage of Mr. Goodrich. His second union took place in January, 1871, at which time he married Mrs. Frances C. (Good) Ewing, who was born in Christian County, 111., April 29, 1845. Her par- ents, Jasper N. and Rose Ann Good, started for Kansas in 1858, but on account of border troubles stopped in Missouri for eighteen months, locating in this state in 1860. On Christmas Day of 1862, Miss Good became the wife of Robert M. Ewing, and of this union were born two children, Emma Ann and Charles Alonzo. Mrs. Goodrich is a ladj' of refined and noble character, and is highly esteemed wherever known. In politics a Republican, Mr. Goodrich has been elected on his party ticket to several offices of trust. His interest in educational matters has been constant, and his active co-operation has se- cured many improvements in the public-school system of Linn County. He has been a member of the School Board for many years. In religion a Methodist, he has served the congregation in the capacit}- of Steward for more than twenty years. Socially', he is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic. His material prosperity has been 332 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. secured through indefatigable energy, and he is now the owner of a section of land, in addition to other valuable real estate. However, he has also had some reverses, and through the failure of the LaCygne Exchange Bank, in which he was one of the original stockholders, he lost over $5,000. riL^ ON. ALEXANDER G. SEAMAN resides on KjV, the west half of section 26, township 19, ^^^ range 22, and is one of the well known (^ farmers of Liberty Township, Linn Coun- ty. His residence in this county dates from 1860, although he had resided in Kansas for two years previous to his advent in Linn County. During the period of more thirty years that he has made his home here, lie has, while materially promoting his own interests and gaining a competency, also advanced the welfare of his community. At the time of coming to Kansas he had only $4 in cash and was in debt to the amount of 115, but tlirougli untiring perseverance and good management lie has been greatly prospered. Born in Cliemung Count}', N. Y., January 2, 1835, our subject is the son of Chaunceyand Mar- garet (Glenn) Seaman, both natives of the Empire Stale. The Seaman family is of English extrac- tion, but has been represented in the United States for several generations. The grandfather of our subject, Andrew Seaman, was a native of New York, where he followed the trade of a tailor, and also engaged in farming. During the "War of the Revolution he was a soldier in the defense of the Colonies, and drew a pension from the Govern- ment for his services. His home was for many years in Schenectady County, N. Y., where he died at the age of ninety-six. One of a family of twelve children, Chauncey Seaman was born in October, 1807. He was reared a farmer, and for a time engaged in teaching school. After his marriage he resided for a few years in Chemung Count)'. His wife died a few years after their union, leaving two children: Andrew, a resident of Whiteside County, 111., and Alex- ander G., of this sketch. He married a second time, and of that union one child was born, Steplien, a resident of LaCygne, Kan. In 1850 Chauncey Seaman emigrated to Illinois and re- sided in Whiteside County until 1863, meanwhile clearing some land and improving a farm. Com- ing to Kansas in 1863, he purchased a half-sec- tion of land near Parker, and here he remained until his death, which occurred in 1867. In his political belief, Chauncey Seaman was in early life a Free-Soil Democrat, and in 1860 sup- ported Stephen Douglas, but he subsequently acted with the Republican party. At the time of his death he was filling the position of Justice of the Peace, which was the only office he ever held. However, he was always active in the support of his party's principles, and gave his influence in behalf of its candidates. He was a man of firm convictions upon all subjects of importance, and through his upright life and conscientious deal- ings with all, he gained the esteem of his large circle of associates. Orphaned in infancy by the death of his mother, our subject was taken into the home of his grand- parents and by them tenderly cared for until his father's second marriage. He was reared on a farm, and in addition to becoming familiar with agriculture in its various departments, he also learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner. In 1850 he emigrated to Illinois, and resided in AVIiiteside County until he came to Kansas in 1858, making the journey to this state with an ox-team, and spending two months en route. lie stopped first at Burlingame, Osage County, where he pursued his trade. In 1860 he came to Linn County, and resided on land owned by his father until 1864. He then purchased one hundred and sixty acres of uniin|)roved land, to which he has since added until he is now the owner of three hundred and twenty valuable acres. Here he en- gages in general fanning and stock-raising, and buys and sells stock extensively. His farm is em- bellished with all the attributes of a first-class PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 333 estate, and the residence is one of the most at- tractive in the township. In 1868 occurred the marriage of Mr. Seaman to Miss Elizabeth Klingaman, and four children have been born of the union : Margaret, wife of R.W. Nungesser; Chauncey, who resides in Sedgwick City, Kan.; Amelia,Mrs. William Ilockeuberry, who lives with her parents; and Emma, wife of Henry Adams, of Pueblo, Colo. Formerly a member of tlie state militia, Mr. Seaman was called out into active service several times during the Civil AVar, and took part in the battle of Westport. In poli- tics he is a Republican. In 1874 he was elected Treasurer of Linn County and held the office for the term of two years. He has been Trustee of his township several terms, and in 1869 represented his district in the State Legislature. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, being a Knight Templar, and is also identified with the Indepen- dent Order of Odd Fellows. Before the village of Parker was founded Mr. Seaman conducted a general store for three years, and also had a postofflce here. When the railroad passed through Parker he sold his business to the first merchant in the town. For about ten years he conducted a nursery business on his farm, and for five years he was connected with a nursery at LaCygne. His nursery was the first in this part of the count}' and was started by Mr. Bishop dur- ing the Civil War. -I-+|'=^^4+^ ■JI'AMES SCHOLFIELD. In recording the I lives of the prominent citizens of Crawford =v Ij County, and perpetuating for coming gen- ^^^ erations their useful and honorable exam- ples, mention should be made of the subject of this notice. A man well known for the honesty and integrity which have ever characteiized his bus- iness transactions, he is justl}' regarded as one of the most substantial and representative of the res- 10 idents of Sheridan Township, and has always ex- hibited a deep interest in the welfare and advance- ment of his community. He has earned prosper- ity by deserving it. The farm which Mr. Scholfleld owns and oper- ates is located on section 17, Sheridan Township, and comprises five hundred and twenty acres of well improved land, upon which have been erected a neat set of buildings, including a commodious residence. A native of Illinois, our subject was • born in Morgan County in 1842. He is a son of James and Mariat (Cutts) Scholfield, natives of England, who after emigrating 'to the United States settled in Illinois, where the father followed his trade of a carpenter in connection with farm- ing operations. In the schools of Morgan County, James Schol- fleld acquired the rudiments of his education, but his knowledge has been principally acquired bj' self-culture and experience. At the opening of the Civil War, though but a youth of twenty, he determined to prove his allegiance to- his country by enlisting in the army. Accordingly his name was enrolled as a member of Company I, One Hundred and First Illinois Infantry, in which he served as a .private for about nine months, and was then discharged on account of disability. Returning to bis Illinois iiome, Mr. Scholfield was soon afterward married to Martha, daughter of Henry Potter, of Morgan County, 111., and a sis- ter of Harry T. Potter. Mrs. Scholfield was born in England, but has passed her life principally in the United States, whither she came in girlhood. She is the mother of ten children, namely: Ettie, Eraraa, Frank, Ruth, Fannie, Charlie, Fred, John, Vetra and Walter. The children have been the recipients of excellent ndx :uil:iL;f^ in the common sciiools and colleges of tlu' >t;itc. ;iiid are, without exception, well informed and iiUelligent. For two years Mr. Scholfield conducted a farm in Iowa, whence he returned to Illinois and there remained for a time. In 1874 he came to Kansas and located upon the farm where he has since made his home. The one hundred and sixty acres which he then purchased were unimproved, not a furrow having been turned in the soil, but such has been his energy, that the place now ranks 334 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. among the best in the township of Sheridan. In addition to raising cereals, he also is engaged ex- tensively as a stock-dealer. Politically, be is a Re- publican and is prominent in local politics. He is an active worker in the Methodist Ei)iscopal Church, to the support of which he is a liberal contributor. Since coming to tlie county he has been a member of the School Board of his district, and is always interested in educational matters. -*^^^I@^@IE i?^*HOMAS BROWNRIGG is one of the exten- (jf^^ give and successful agriculturists of Ander- \^^ son County, owning and operating a g(. od farm on section 1, Welda Township. He is a na- tive of Westmoreland, England, born January 2'2, 1822. His youth and early manhood were passed in his native land, and it was not until 1876 that he crossed the Atlantic, believing he could better secure a fortune in the United States. This decis- ion was a wise one, and the success he has achieved has shown this to be true. Our subject's father, Thomas Brownrigg, was also a native of AVestmbreland, England, where he passed his entire life, his death occurring at the age of eighty years. His wife boi-e the maiden name of Ellen Addison. She was a native of the same shire and lived to the good old age of eighty- five years. Mr. Brownrigg of this sketch was married in Westmoreland, February 9, 1854, to a native of the same part of F^ngland, Miss Mary Ann Beck by name. Her birtii occurred April 21, 1829, and by her marriage she has become the mother of nine children. Thomas married Jane Halhead and is a resident of Welda Township; James B., who mar- ried Elizabeth Atkinson, also lives in the same township; Isaac is the next in order of birth; Robert wedded Ida Smith and lives in Westphalia Township; William, whose wife was formerly Mjs? Emma Hamilton, makes his home in Linn County, Kan.; Elizabeth E. and Miles are the next in order of birth; Mary Ann became the wife of Homer Rainse}', of Ness County, Kan., .and George com- pletes the family. These children were all born in England, were given good educations and are useful and respected citizens. James Beck, Mrs. Brownrigg's fatiier, was a son of Thomas Beck, and it appears that this family were residents for sev- eral generations of Westmoreland, England. On his arrival in Kansas in 1876, Mr. Brownrigg settled in Welda Township, Anderson County, where he has since been a resident. He purchased one hundred and sixty acres, which are still in his possession, and which formed the nucleus of his now extensive estate. His farms now comprise some eight hundred acres, most of which is under good cultivation and improved. The owner has erected good buildings and increased the value of his property materially by setting out a large number of trees. He is progressive in his ideas and has made a considerable fortune since coming to the United States. Both he and his wife are highly- esteemed and respected in the neighborhood of their home and are favorably known throughout the county. ^^ AMUEL N. EWING became a resident of ^^^ Linn County December 1, 1881, and is IJl^jl now a prominent stock-raiser of Blue Mound Township, residing on section 23, township 22, range 21. He was born in Logan County, K3'., March 22, 1844, being a son of Will- iam and Emeline (Young) Ewing, natives of But- ler County, Kj-., and Logan County, Ky., respect- ive!}'. Grandfather Samuel Ewing was a native of Virginia, whence he migrated to the Blue Grass State in an early day, and there spent his remain- ing years. The parents of our subject resided upon a Kentucky farm until their death. They PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 336 reared five children: Thomas, a farmer residing in Butler Couut3-, Ky.; Mary, who married Marcus IMcMillan and died in Logan County, Ky.; Me- linda, Mrs. Marcus McMillan, wlio died in Logan County, Ky.; our subject, and Sarah, who became the wife of John Dial and died in Warren County, Ky. In the common and private schools of Logan County, Samuel N. Ewing received the rudiments of his education. Tlie instruction there received has been since broadened by extensive reading and self-culture, and he is now a well informed man. Upon starting out in business for himself, he em-- barked as a liveryman in Russellville, Ky., and was thus engaged for two j-ears. About that time, in February, 1867, he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Byron and Margaret (Grintcr) Warden, and a native of Logan County, Ky. After his marriage, Mr. Ewing rented land and engaged in farming. In the spring of 1869 lie removed to Missouri, and purchasing an eighty-acre farm in Bates Count3', resided thereon until 1881. Disposing of his Bates County property, Mr. Ewing came to Linn County and purchased one hundred and twenty acres where he now resides. Here he built a house and commenced tlic work of improving and cultivating the land, which through his untiring efforts became one of the finest tracts in tlie township. However, he has met witli his share of misfortunes and has suffered particularly from fire. In June, 1892, while attending church, his house was destroyed by fire and its contents entirely lost. Soon afterward he erected a sub- stantial two-story frame structure, where he now resides. He is extensively engaged in stock-rais- ing, both on his own property and upon a half- section of land which he leases. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing lias been blessed by the birth of four children, who are named: Dennis, Lewis Franklin, Ferris and Charles, energetic and capable young men, wlio have been carefully trained, under the personal supervision of their parents, for positions of usefulness in the business world. Mr. Ewing is one of the prominent members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and takes an interest in the success of that organi- zation. Politicall}- he is firm in his allegiance to the Democratic party, which he supports with his ballot. While a citizen of Bates County, Mo., he held numerous township offices, but since coming to Linn County has not taken an active part in local affairs. \J ":^' ^^ \M C. FLETCHER, a practical gen- agriculturist and extensive land-owner of Linn County, has for many years been numbered with the prominent men and leading citizens of Paris Township, his farm, situated upon section 4, being one of the best in this part of the state. The parents of our subject, .Jolin and Sarah (Burlington') Fletcher, were among the earlj' and highly respected residents of eastern Kansas, and actively particijiated in the stirring scenes of the pioneer days of 1857. Tlie father was a native Ken- tuckian,and the mother was born in Indiana. John Fletcher came a young man from the state of his nativity to Illinois, where he settled upon a farm nearMacomb,McDonough County, in 1833. There he married, and remained with his family twentj'- two years; then, with wife and children, journeyed to the farther westward, and located in the fall of 1857 in Paris Township, Linn County, Kau. A man of enterprise and integrity, he commanded the esteem of many friends, and was regretted as a public loss when he died in January, 1864. His widow survived him many years, passing away February 15, 1SS2. Sr\cii fluMieu-liad clustered about their fireside: .laiiic>; .bihn; William C; Lizzie, wife of Z.Kiiicaid; Job; Albert, and Addie, wife of George Mayhorn. William C, our subject, was born in McDonough County. 111., March 10, 1845. Reared upon the old homestead, he was early trained to habHs of industrious thrift, and gained a common education in the schools of the district. He was a boy of twelve when with his parents he removed to Kan- sas, where the labor of his life has mainly been PORTRAIT AND BJOGRAPHICAL RECORD. given to agricultural pursuits, although he is in- terested extensivel}' in coal banking. Our subject was united in marriage April 19, 1876, with Jliss Emma M. Lowe, a native of New Jersey, who was born February 10, 1857. The true lielpmate and accomplished wife of our subject, a lady of intelligent ability, is the daughter of old residents and honored citizens of New Jersey, in wliich state liolh the father, John C.Lowe, and the motlier, Peninah Wolfe, were born, educated, and spent the greater part of their married life. The fatlier, a patriotic and courageous man, offered his services in belialf of national existence, and died in the army. The mother survives, and lives in Mound City. The three children who blessed their home were Emma M., Olivia and John C. Mr. .and Mrs. Fletcher reside upon a highly cul- tivated farm of four hundred and twenty-five acres, pleasantly situated, and improved wit!i an attractive dwelling, commodious barns and other buildings. The large acreage is devoted to gen- eral farming, and some superior stock is bred upon tlie place. Financially prospered, our subject also takes an active interest in local and national issues and is regarded as an important factor in the prog- ress and improvements of the township. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher are the parents of two children, Nellie E. and Eldon AV., who are enjoy- ing the superior educational advantages of their immediate vicinity, and who, together with their father and mother, occupj- a high place in the so- cial life of their township and receive the esteem of sincere friends. 4^ •#^-' ^^ yASHINGTON NANTZ, Commissioner of Linn County,and a successful farmer of Po- tosi Township, w.as born in Wabash Coun- ty, Ind., March 19, 1839. He is the second of a fam- ily of eight children born to the union of William M. and Susan (Keller) Nantz, natives respectively of North Carolina and Indiana. They died in Wabash County, leaving our subject an orphan at a time when he most needed the counsel of a fa- ther and the care of a mother. At the age of fourteen lie was thrown upon his own resources, and from that time he was self-supporting. He was taken into the home of his uncle, Isaac Keller, for whom he worked until he came to Kansas. It was during the year 1859 that Mr. Nantz first located in the Sunflower State. Coming to Linn Count}', he made hffe home here for a period of two years, after which he returned to Wabash Count}', Ind., and there embarked in general farm- ing and stock-raising. He met with considerable success in his chosen occupation, but was not sat- isfied to make his permanent home in the Hoosier State. In 1869 he again came to Kansas and set- tled in Linn County, of which he has since been a resident. On section 15, Potosi Township, he owns a fine farm embracing three hundred and twent}' acres in a high state of cultivation. The place was wholl}' unimproved at the time of his settlement here, but through his tireless exertions and good management the appearance of the farm has been transformed. A set of farm buildings has been erected, modern machinery has been in- troduced, trees have been planted and numerous other improvements added, which prove the thrift and energy of the owner of the farm. In Wabash Count}', Ind., February 6, 1863, oc- curred the marriage of Washington Nantz to Miss Jennie E. Liglitfoot, who was born and reared in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is a lady of kind disposition, devoted to the welfare of her family. Mr. and Mrs. Nantz are the parents of six children: Rosa, who is the wife of J. A. McCurry; Minnie, who married L. W. Leisure; William, Lizzie, Lulu and Frank. They buried one child, Carrie, who died in infancy. The family occupies a position of prominence in the community, and its various members are highly regarded by all who know them. Mr. Nantz is a man who takes an intelligent in- terest in public afifairs, and gives his support to every measure having for its object the promotion of the progress of the county commercially, mor- ally and socially. In November, 1891, he was PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 337 elected County Commissioner on the Populist ticket for a term of three years, and is now serv- ing in that office, where his services are highly satisfactory'. In liis religious views he is liberal. Realizing that the future of our country depends uijon the education of its citizens, he has always favored every measure calculated to raise the standard of education and place the best advan- tages within the reach of the poorest child. He has given to his children every opportunity for becoming well informed, and the}' have amplj' re- paid his efforts on their behalf. Throughout Po- tosi Township, he occupies an enviable position', and is regarded as one of its raostycnergetic and capable agriculturists. \T^ BURGESS PARK, editor and publisher of im the Osage Mission Journal, was born in iLs^, East Walpole, Mass., on the 17th of No- vember, 1839. He is a son of the Rev. Harrison G. and P^lizabeth (Bird) Park, natives of Massa- chusetts. The father, who was a prominent Con- gregational minister of New England, was gradu- ated from Brown University at the age of eigh- teen 3'ears, and afterward graduated at Andover Theological Seminary. His pastorates were in Massachusetts, where he resided until his death. He was a man of culture, and was highly' esteemed, not only bj- his parishioners, but b^' all who knew him. In the parental family there were twelve chil- dren, of whom seven are now living. Three sons served in the Civil War, all with distinguished gallantry. Wisner served as Captain of .Company H, Fortieth Massachusetts Infantry, for three years. Henry enlisted as a Corporal in the same company in the defense of the Union, and served meritori- ously until he was killed on the James River, in Virginia, .June 6, 1864. The subject of this sketch received a good education in the schools of Massa- chusetts, and grew to manhood in the state where he was born. For two years prior to his enlist- ment he prosecuted his studies in Amherst College, where he laid the foundation of the broad knowl- edge and extensive information he afterward ac- quired. On the 13th of September, 1862, Mr. Park en- listed as a private in Company B, Forty-second Massachusetts Infantry, and accompanied his regi- ment to Louisiana, where he was placed in tiie com- mand of General Banks. The regiment operated mostly in the gulf regions of Louisiana and Texas. Colonel Burrell and three companies were taken prisoners at Galveston, January 1, 1863. In five days more the rest of the regiment would have suffered the same fate. On the 20th of August, 1863, our subject was honorably discharged at the expiration of his period of service. He then went to Virginia, and until the close of the war had charge of a public school in Norfolk instituted by General Butler. Removing from the Old Dominion to Missouri, Mr. Park settled in Chillicothe, Livingston Coun- ty, where he taught school for two years. He was tlien elected County Surveyor, and for four j'ears was actively engaged in the discharge of his offi- cial duties. Subsequentl}' he studied dentistry, and after coming to Kansas, in 1877, settled in Osage Mission, where he engaged in dental prac- tice. In partnership with E. L. Conklin, he pur- chased the Osage Mission Journalin October, 1892, and has since devoted his attention to editing and publishing this paper. The Journal is a weekly newspaper. Republican in politics, and contains local news, as well as items of general interest. The proprietor, as tlie paper, is a strong Repub- lican in his political belief, and is one of the active workers in the ranks of the party. On New Year's Day, 1876, Mr. Park was. united in marriage witli Miss-Jennie Perrine, a native of Oiiio, and a daughter of Dr. M. T. Perrine, of Osage Mission. Three children blessed the union: Portia, Florence and Ellsworth. In his social con- nections, Mr. Park is identified with the Masonic fraternity, being a member of Mission Lodge No. 92, of which he was at one time Secretary and Junior AVardeu. He has also been Master Work- 338 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. man of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and Commander of the Grand Army of the Re- public. In 1889 he was appointed Postmaster, and held that position for four years, until the expira- tion of President Harrison's administration, when he resigned. felLLIAM COX, a representative citizen and prominent general agriculturist of Mound City Township, Linn County, Kan., has been a constant resident of the state for the past thirty-four years, and during this long time has taken an active part in the troublous experi- ences and later successes of his present locality. Born in Somersetshire, England, November 7, 1834, our subject was the son of Charles and Mary (Lennon) Cox, both descendants of a long line of English ancestry. The father was a farmer, and resided in P^ngland until 1873. His wife hav- ing died some time previously, he emigrated to Kansas and spent his remaining years within the latter state. The five children of the parental family are, Anna, wife of Walter Tliyer, a resident of Blue Mound Township; William, our subject; Alfred, a business man of Kansas City; James, proprietor of a hotel in Wales; and Frederick, a resident of New Mexico. The father was the owner of eighty acres of land in England, and also rented two hundred acres, which yielded him an excellent income, and through whose abundant harvests he accumulated a handsome property. Immediately after the death of his wife, he retired from active business and devoted his time mainly to travel. While in business he dealt extensively in farming produce and was well known in a wide region of England. He was a member of the Epis- copal Church, and was a liberal giver in behalf of benevolent enterprises. Our subject, being the eldest son of the family, gave his time more to work than study during his youth, but in after life supplemented the knowl- edge gained in boyhood by observation and read- ing. In the spring of 1856, Mr. Cox came to the United States, and in a short time found his way to tlie western metropolis, Chicago, there visiting numerous acquaintances and relatives, making his home mainly with Thomas Richards. Our subject remained in Illinois until 1859, spending a greater portion of his time in Lake County, where he worked as a farm hand. The times were particu- larly hard then, on account of a money panic, and wages were ver}' low. In 1859, accompanied by Fletcher Tucker, a playmate of boyhood days, Mr. Cox journeyed to Kansas, where, after working two weeks in Leaven- worth, he sought employment on a farm and was engaged by Otis Marsh to split rails and chop wood. In the spring our subject accompanied Mr. Marsh while surveying the road from Ft. Leaven- worth to Ft. Riley, also from Leavenworth to Ft. Scott. While out on this business, they en- tered claims from the Government in Liun Coun- ty, and made the called for improvements, build- ing a house 12x14 feet, and had several acres broken. Thej' paid for the same with land war- rants, and then Mr.Cox went to Mound City and en- gaged in various pursuits — briek-l.aying and well- digging — and also joined the Sixth Kansas Militia. He was called out numerous times in defense of life and property attacked mainl}' by border ruf- fians. Mr. Tucker, who came with our subject to Kan- sas, remained long his close friend and associate, and also joining the militia, became so worn out with fatigue and exposure during the Price raid that he died from the effects. Mr. Cox for three years was almost constantly in service, and at the end of that time received his honorable dis- charge from the militia. After the war he en- gaged in farming, and homesteaded the place where he now resides. His time is mainly oc- cupied in thecultivation of the three hundred and twenty acres of his fine farm, where he has also for many years profitably handled a high grade of stock, and large numbers of horses, cattle and hogs. For many years our subject has made a specialty of blooded stock, and the Cox farm is noted for the same. In the fall of 1862 were united in marriage Will- t'ORTRAlt AlSTD BIOGRAPHICAL RECORt). 339 iam Cox and Miss Margaret Thompson. The latter was a daughter of John and Margaret (Dennis) Thompson and was born in Fairfield County, Ohio. Her father was a native of England. Our subject and his wortliy wife were blessed by the birth of nine children. Nettie is the wife of Josephus Mc- Cuity, of Ft. Scott; Jessie married John Derrick, of Ft. Scott; Sidney resides in Blue Mound Town- sliii); Mary is the wife of Daniel Noel, a citi- zen of Oklahoma; Margaret is Mrs. Eugene Mich- aels, and lives in Ft. Scott; Anna, Nellie, Willie and Hazel. Arriving within the borders of the state on the 3d of November, 1859, Mr. Cox has won his way up to a comfortable competence, but has experi- enced numerous vicissitudes. In 1887 his build- ings, fence, orchards and all the improvements were destroyed by a terrible cyclone which devastated that section of country. The family were saved by seeking refuge in a cellar. Courageously our subject set himself to work to make good tlie ruin wrought, and to-day a handsome and commo- dious residence, large barns and other 'build- ings attest to the energetic enterprise of the owner, who now conducts one of the best farms in this section of the country. Politically, our sub- ject is a stalwart Republican and an ardent advo- cate of the party of reform. >^-^=®^MII-^-i^ilS#i#i^= < jy^l ICHAEL C. THOMPSON, a resident of I IV, Linn County since the spring of 1875, and I lA a prosperous farmer of Liberty Township, ''' was born in Ross County, Ohio, Septem- ber 15, 1841. He is the son of William- Tliomp- son, presumably a native of the Buckeye State, and Jane (Beam) Thompson, of Ohio, who in 1843 re- moved to Morgan County, 111., and settled on the Illinois River. Soon after locating there Mr. Thompson died. In 1860 his widow removed to southwestern Missiouri m company with her son, Michael C.,and later went to Miami County, Kan., where her death, occurred in 1880. There were five children in the parental family, namely: Eiizabetli, John, George, Mary J. and Michael C. The two last-named are the only surviving members of the famil}-, the former being the wife of Joel Turnhara, and the latter tlie subject of this sketch. Their mother was a second time married, becoming tlie wife of John Knight, who died in Morgan Cpunty, 111. One child, Henry, was born of this union. Our subject passed the early years of hiy life i« Morgan Coun- ty, whence in 1860 he removed to southwestern Missouri and settled in Jasper County. In the fall of 1861, when the war broke out, he removed to Kansas and settled in Miami County. Ill the autumn of 1862 Mr. Thompson enlisted as a soldier in the defense of tlie Old Flag, becom- ing a member of Company C, Twelfth Kansas In- fantry, in w.hicli he served for three years. Dur- ing that time he participated with hi§ regiment in many of the border skirmishes and endured all the hardships and privations incident to war. After the close of the conflict he leturned to Missouri and resumed farming pursuits. In 1875 he came to Linn County and settled in Liberty Township, of which he has since been a resident. His farm is located on section 8, and contains a first-class set of farm buildings, including one of the pret- tiest homes in the county. In Miami County, Kan., Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Miss Martha Collins on the 14th of October, 1866. Mrs. Thompson is the daughter of John Collins, whom it is thought was a native of Virginia. He married Miss Susan Wil- son, of Virginia, and with his wife settled in Vin- ton County, Ohio, whence in 1855 he removed to Wapello County, Iowa. In the spring of 1866 he came to Miami County, this state. His wife died in 1882. He still survives, making his home in Osage County, Kan., and en-, joys fair health, notwithstanding the fact that he has reached the advanced age of ninety-two-j'ears. His children were six in number: Annis, Harvey, Emeline, Elizabeth, Martha and John. Mrs. Thompson was born in Vinton County, Oiiio, on the 12lh of March, 1845. Of her union, three 340 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. children have been born, viz.: Charlie L., who married Miss Daisy Hinkle; Daisy L., now Mi's. James M. Hawkins; and Guy, who married Miss Laura L. Tueker. Throughout his community Mr. Thompson is known as a man of intelligence and public spirit, who maintains a deep interest in everytiiing per- taining to the progress of the township and count}'. In politics a Republican, he has been chosen by liis fellow-citizens to represent them in various con- ventions, and has in ever}' instance rendered sat- isfactory services. With his wife he holds mem- bership in the Baptist Church. • *u Q'' "^ ' ••• 3y^j) j m [JOHN A. MANN, one of the substantial I farmers of Anderson County, residing on section 8, Westphalia Township, was born in Hocking County, Ohio, December 11, 1837, and is of English descent. His grandfather, Arthur Mann, a native of England, came to the United States and married Nancy Thompson. Lo- cating in Virginia, he there spent his remaining days. He reared a family of several sons, namely : Arthur, Henry, Walter, William, Oliver, John and James T. The last-named is the father of our subject. He was born in Virginia, July 17, 1807, and in 1828 emigrated to Hocking County, Ohio, where he became acquainted with and married Caroline Warthman, who was born in the Buck- eye State May 28, 1809. James T. Mann was a bricklayer, plasterer and paper-hanger by trade, and also owned a farm in Hocking County. In 1857 he removed to Van Wert County, Ohio, and purchased land, which he cultivated in connection with work at his trades. There he continued to make his home until his death. He p.assed away March 25, 1890, while visiting in Kansas, and was buried in Central City Cemetery. His wife died two years previous in Van Wert County. In early life he was a Whig in politics, but afterward became a stalwart Republican. For about sixty years him- self and wife were faithful and active members of tiie Methodist Episcopal Church. In the parental family were eight children. Sarah was bf)rii September 8, 1833; she married Abra- liam Bigham and died in Van Wert County, Ohio, leaving two sons, John W. and William O. Ma- thias was born October 14, 1836, and died Febru- ary 26, 1837. Joiin'A. is the next younger. Mary E., who was born April 22, 1840, is the wife of Charles W. Carpenter, of Van Wert County, Ohio, by whom she has two children, Jesse B. and M. B. McPherson. James O. was born May 10, 1842, enlisted in Company A, Ninety-ninth Ohio In- fantry, and died April 18, 1863, at Camp Dennison, Ohio. Arthur was born August 9, 1844, and died on the 14th of September, 1849. Christina, who was born August 11, 1847, died September 23, 1849. Frances was born May 31, 1850, and died January 5, 1861. No event of special importance occurred during the childhood and youth of our subject, which were quietly passed on the home farm. After at- taining his majority, he worked as a farm hand for two years, and then rented land for a 3'ear. Subsequently he purchased forty acres, and fol- lowed farming in his own interest until coming to Kansas in August, 1870. In November of the same j'ear he settled upon his present farm, pur- chasing one hundred and sixty acres of land, which was then unimproved, but which, through his untiring zeal and efficient labors, has become a liighly improved and fertile tract. The bound- aries of his farm have been extended until it now comprises four hundred and seventy acres of rich land. Great neatness characterizes the place. The buildings are all in good repair, the fences well kept, the hedges well trimmed, and good walks are around his buildings. This well deserves to be mentioned among the model farms of Ander- son County. In connection with its cultivation, Mr. Mann is also extensivelj' engaged in raising fine stock. Our subject has been twice married. In Van Wert County, Ohio, January 21, 1861, lie wedded ^ "^ -Irtv, .*** »» IN >ct ^^* €,i^ -^^^"^^ ,'tefri l-L 1 e x-^^v.|....^::_ _B i W RESIDENCE OF J . A . MANN , SEC. 8,(21.- 16.) WESTPHALIA TP,ANDER50N CO., KAN RESIDENCE OF H. H. STALEY , 5 EC.19.( 19.-19.) PUTNAM TP, AN DERSON CO., KAN. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPinCAL RECORD. 343 Sarah J. Todd, a native of that count3-, and a daughter of William and Mary (Hire) Todd. She died in Kansas July 20, 1873, leaving three chil- dren: Mary Lillie, wife of Frank S. Mitchell, of Garnett, Kan.; Ashley E., who is living near Gar- nett; and Car^- L., at home. On the 9th of March, 1874, Mr. Mann married Mrs. Elizabeth (Aldridge) Starr, who was born in Washington County, Mo., and is a daughter of James and Nancy J. (Patter- son) Aldridge. They have four children: Pliny C, Emma Florence, Walter S. and Edwin C. In poli- tics Mr. Mann is a Republican, has served as County Commissioner for one term, Township Treasurer two terms, and as a member of the School Board. For many years he has been a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The hon- orable, upright life which he has lived has gained him universal confidence and won him the good will of all. ^m^^^w^m IjL^ ENRY HARRISON STALEY is one of the |rji^ most prosperous farmers and stock-raisers /^y^^ in Putnam Township, Anderson County, (^^ where he has a large farm and other valua- ble property. Almost twenty 3-ears ago he came to this county, when it was in a wild and unsettled condition. He bravely persevered until he over- came every obstacle that lay in his pathway, and finally achieved success, solely by the exercise of good management and enterprise, and it may well be said that he is a self-made man. Mr. Staley was born in Crawford County, Ohio, October 10, 1844, and there spent the first nine years of his life. His parents, Jacob S. and Cath- erine (Meeks) Stalej', were natives of Pennsylva- nia and Ross County, Ohio, respectively. The former was reared in Ohio and was a successful farmer in Tama County, Iowa. He died in the spring of 1883, and his wife passed awa}' ten years later. They were the parents of ten children, six sons and four daughters, of whom our subject was the eighth in order of birth. He was reared to manhood in Tama County, Iowa, where he re- ceived a common-school education. In the spring of 1866 he removed to Cass County, Mo., where he at once engaged in farming and stock-raising on a small scale. The tract on which- Mr. St.aley located was. all raw land, with no improvements whatever, and as he had but little money with which to start out in life be was compelled to use -the most rigid econ- omy. He remained in Cass County until 1874, at which time he decided to remove to Anderson County, and again he endured the hardships of pioneer life. From a small beginning he has accumulated considerable valuable farming land,, upon which have been made all the substan- tial improvements that mark the place one of the most desirable in ihis localit}'. He keeps more than five hundred head of caJ,tle and several hundred hogs, besides a large number of horses and mules. He is probably the most extensive stock-raiser in Anderson County, and manages his business with sound judgment. Our subject has been twice married, his first alliance having been contracted in 1876. His wife, Margaret McFarland, was a native of New York,' of Scotch descent, and died in August, 1880. The present wife of Mr. .Staley bore the maiden name of Elizai)eth Price; she is a native of Scotland, having been born in Glasgow. Their marriage took place in Coffey County, Kan., in March, 1886, and has resulted in the birth of the following children: Maggie, Grace and Harrison. The energy and prudence displayed by Mr. Sta- ley in the management of his affairs make him one of the best examples of a first-class agriculturist, and the reliable manner in which he has ever per- formed the duties devolving upon him as a citizen of a great commonwealth and as a member of soci- ety has won for him the esteem of all who know him. His wife and family are also aceoi-ded their due measure of regard. He has held some of the minor otiices in the township and has served faith- fully in the interests of his fellow-citizens. At the present time he is propiietor of the Broad- 344 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. lands Stock Farm, which he conducts in the most efficient manner possible, as only those can do who have had long expeiience in the business. \f|AMES A. SMITH. Gibbon has said that W every man has two educations, one which /f=J\\ '* given him, and the other and most im- (^f/ porlant, that which he gives himself. Sir Walter Scott emphasized this statement when he said: "The best part of a man's education is that which he gives liimself." The mind has been en- dowed with no more powerful ambition than that of self-improvement. The self-made man carries with him his own capital — a capital unaflfected by monetary crises, an investment whose interest is not regulated by success of speculation — a treasure which none can dispute, and of which no one can deprive him. As a representative of the class whu have at- ' tained success in life solely through their own ex- ertions, and whose knowledge has been acquired by virtue of their own untiring labor in its pur- suit, we mention the name of James A. Smith, one of the early settlers of Crawford County and an attorney-at-law residing in Girard. He was born near the city of Monmouth, 111., on the 5th of May, 1840, and is a son of Seth and Cathar- ine (Tuttle) Smith. The mother was a native of Boston, Mass. The father was born in Connecti- cut, but was reared principally in Boston, Mass., where he conducted mercantile pursuits in South Boston until 1838, when he removed to Illinois and located near Monmouth. The early education of our subject was acquired in Monmouth. Although his advantages were limited, he improved his opportunities, and by a steady course of reading has always kept himself well informed upon current events. On the 17th of April, 1861, he enlisted in the Union army, becoming a member of Company F, Seventeenth Illinois Infantry, serving in the said regiment until June, 1864, and in the commissary depart- ment until October 17, 1865, when he was honor- ably discharged at Ft. Scott, Kan. While in ac- tive service, he commenced reading law under the preceptorship of General Blair, and was admitted to the Bar in the fall of 1866, before Judge Valen- tine, at Ft. Scott. Immediately after his-admission to the Bar, Mr. Smith came to this strip of land, which he aided in organizing under the name of Cherokee Coun- ty. For a time he served as attorney for the Mu- tual Cherokee Strip, and was the first attorney for Cherokee County. For ten years he officiated as Probate Judge, occupying that position for four successive terms — from 1876 to 1884. He is now serving his second term as Justice of the Peace. He has been a member of the Common Council of the city of Girard, and has held other positions of prominence and trust. In the various posi- tions lie has filled he has been elected by unprece- dented majorities, which fact is iih' of tlioir childhood, and were there married, removing to Hamilton County, Ohio, about 1810. The father died in 1850, aged sixty- two years; the mother, long surviving, after his demise removed to Hancock County, HI., where she died at a good old age. William and Mary Gentle were numbered among the pioneers of Hamilton County, and were honored by all who knew them. Intelligent, hard-working and upright, they en- dured with hope and courage the sacrifices and toil domaiulod of our early settlers. Twelve chil- dren clustered about their fireside, three daughters and six sons surviving to adult age. Eli/.:iboth married Jesse H. Hubbard, and died in Hancock County, 111.; John died in Fulton County, 111.; William passed away in Hancock County, 111., in 1869; Hester became the wife of Z.achariah Hol- land, and died in Hamilton County, Ohio; Benja- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 349 mill resides in Ford Count}-, 111.; James C. died in Fulton County, 111.; Thomas died in Iowa; Mar- garet was the wife of Thomas Stewart, and died in Hamilton County, Ohio. Our subject, Ebenezer M., was the youngest of the parental family. He remained in Ohio, work- ing upon the farm 'of his father, until nineteen years of age, when, having received a fair educa- tion in the schools of the district, he learned the trade of a carpenter. In 18.55, he located in Warren County, 111., and worked at his trade one year, but at the expiration of the twelve months removed to Fulton County, and settled at Fai'm- ington. In this latter village Mr. Gentle was in 1858 united in marriage with Miss Lydia Ann Fink, daughter of Solomon and Sarah Fink, old residents and well known citizens of Marylswid, the native state of Mrs. Gentle. After theii' mar- riage, our subject and his estimable wife made their home in Hancock County, 111., where Mr. Gentle entered into the pursuit of agriculture and devoted himself unweariedly to the tilling of the soil until 1866, when again he engaged in. the busi- ness of his trade as carpenter and builder. At this time the tide of emigration setting in vigorously toward the farther west, Mr. and Mrs. Gentle finally decided to try their fortunes in the state of Kansas, and in 1870 journeyed with their fam- ily to Linn County. Our subject in a short time purchased eighty acres of land, but entered into the grocery business at Mound City, where with his family he continued to reside until 1876. In the meantime he for four years occupied himself with his trade, and found ready employment at remunerative figures as a carpenter and builder. In 1876, his family removed to the farm, where the sons devoted themselves to general agriculture and stock-raising, our subject continuing profit- ably to handle the tools of his trade. In 1883, Mr. Gentle determined to emigrate to the farther west and sold out, with his two sons then travel- ing to Oregon with the intention of making that state his permanent abiding place. Our subject, however, finally decided that Kansas suited him quite as well, if not better than Oregon, and re- turned to his former locality, purchased forty dcres, and built an attractive and commodious residence. Seven, children have blessed the home with their presence. Charles T. was the eldest; Adolphus married Nina Strain; Alverta is at home; (Jeorge lives in Winslow, Ariz.; W. Fred is a citizen of San Francisco, Cal.; Ira M. is next; and Lana A. is the wife of Henry Savage, of Kan- sas City. Mr. Gentle is fraternally associated with Magnolia Lodge No. 20, I. O. 0. F., and has passed the chairs. He has been a delegate to the Grand Lodge, enjoying both within and without this order the confidence of many friends. Poli- tically, our subject is a strong. Republican, and is well posted in the local and national issues of the day, ever doing his full duty as a true represent- ative citizen. jlL^ ARRY T. POTTER was born in Yorkshire, l/)|; England, in 1844, and came to America /4i^^ with his parents in 1849. After two years (^^ spent in New York, the family emigrated to Morgan County, 111., where he grew to man- hood and made his home until 1874. In the com- mon schools he acquired his education. In 1871 he was united in marriage with Miss Annie E. Donald, and the}' began their domestic life upon a farm in Morgan County. Mr. Potter there purchased eighty acres of timberland, which he cleared and improved. This he sold in 1874, and then came to Crawford County, where he spent his remaining days. After reaching Kansas, Mr. Potter purchased one hundred and sixty acres of feind and became Land Agent for the Memphis Railroad Company. In this way he advertised the land and caused the settlement of the neighborhood. He always took a leading part in everything pertaining to the welfare of the community and its development, and aided materially in the public gro:5\'th and progress. At an early day he became identified, with the Methodist Church, and was always one of its prominent and active workers. In politics he was a Republican until 1888, whetj he allied 350 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD himself with the Prohibition partj-, and by it was nominated for State Auditor. At the time of his death lie owned over two sections of land, which he had accumulated through industry, persever- ance and good management. He tlius left liis family in good circumstances. Socially, he was a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Potter was born a family of six children, as follows: Effie !\I., wife of the Rev. K. E. McLean, of Cherry ville, pastor of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, of that place; George E., James Newton ; Delia and Stella, twins; and Ar- thur. Mrs. Potter was born in Morgan County, 111., and is a daughter of William and Sarah Don- ald. Her father was- a native of Scotland, and her mother was born on the Green Isle of Erin. In youth they came to America, and were here mar- ried. Both were members of the Presbyterian Church, and were highly respected people. Mr. Potter was called to his final rest in 1891, at the age of forty-seven years, and his loss was mourned throughout the entire community. His church lost a consistent member, the comraunitj- a valued citizen, his neighbors a faithful friend, and his family a loving and tender husband and father. ESSE V. WHISLER. Among the residents of Crawford County who have come liitlier ^^ I from the east and have here found pros- l^/J ()erity and success in farming and stock- raising may be mentioned the name of Jesse V. Whisler. The farm which he owns and occupies is situated on section 22, Washington Township, and consists of one hundred and sixtj' acres of land, upon which have been placed numerous farm buihlings and improvements of a substan- tial nature. When our subject located here, the farm was unimproved, and as far as the eye could penetrate there stretched a seemingly endless ex- panse of prairie land. The Whisler family is of Pennsylvania-Dutch origin. The parents of our subject, Daniel and Sarah (Hendcr) Whisler, were botli natives of Pennsylvania, but removed from there to Ohio, where the father died. The mother and family later proceeded westward to Iowa. The mother resides in Findlay, Ohio, at this writing. They had a family of five cliildren, our subject being the fourth in order of birtli. He was born in Rich- land County, Ohio, in 1844, and in his boyhood accomi)anied his parents to Jefferson County, Iowa, where he resided from 1856 until 1870. His edu- cation was received in the schools of Ohio and Iowa, and has been supplemented by observation and thoughtful reading. The first marriage of Mr. Whisler took i)lace in Iowa and united him with Miss Mary Porter, a teacher in the schools of Louisa County, that stale. Of this union three children were born, viz.: Maggie, who is the wife of A. S. Sargent, of Rice County, Kan.; Sadie, a teacher of Crawford County; and .Tolin W., who is a minister in the Cliurch of God and a young man of brilliant at- tainments and splendid education. After the death of Mrs. Mary Whisler, our subject was again married, in 1880, his wife being Christena Fred- erick. They are the parents of three children: Mabel, Gertrude and A. Frederick. After coming to Kansas, in the year 1870, Mr. Whisler engaged in teaching in Crawford County for several years, and aided in the organization of public schools in his district. He has taken an active interest in educational matters and rendered efficient service as a member of the School Board. In politics he is a Populist, and upon the ticket of that party he was elected to the position of Town Clerk, serving in that office for several terms. He is now officiating as Township Treasurer. In religious connections he and his family are members of the Church of God, and he has been especially active in Sunday-school work, having served as Superintendent or Assist- ant Superintendent during almost the entire pe- riod that has elapsed since the organization of the Fairview Union Sunday-school, For three years PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 351 he filled the position of County Sunday-school President, a"nd for five years was Vice-President of the association. He has officiated almost con- stantly as Township President. For many 3^ears he has been an Elder in the church. In his social relations he is identified with the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the Anti-Horse Thief Association. ^^HOMAS W. REYNOLDS, the efficient Clerk 1^^^ of Neosho County, and a well known resi- ^>^^' dent of Erie, was born in Greene County, Ohio, July 29, 1839. His paternal grandfather was a farmer of Alleglieny County, Pa.,iind in Greene County, Ohio, bought a farm for his son, William Reynolds, the father of our subject, who, removing thither, married Miss Eliza Mitchell, daughter of John Mitchell. Both parents were natives of Allegheny County. The maternal grand- father became the owner of eleven hundred acres of land in Ohio. William Reynolds followed farm- ing in Greene County upon one hundred and seven acres of good land until his death in 1840. His widow then went to live with her father, but afterward married Rev. William Davidson, of Hamilton, Ohio, a minister of the United Presby- terian Church. The subject of this sketch was reared in liis mother's home, and educated in Hamilton, Ohio, attending the high school. At the age of eigli- teen he determined to seek a home in the west, and went to Nebraska, locating in Nemaha Coun- ty. In the spring of 1860 he crossed the plains to Pike's Peak, Colo., and while en route had a fight with the Indians. There he engaged in prospecting and mining until the following win- ter, when he returned to Hamilton, Ohio, and when President Lincoln issued his call for seventy- five thousand voliinteers he enlisted, on the I9lli U of April, 1861, in Company F, Third Ohio In- fantrj-. Mr. Reynolds was in the service for three years and three months, and was mustered out in June, 1864. For the last year and a-half he served as Orderly Sergeant of his company, and acted as its Commander for thirteen months. He spent the first season in the Army oi the East, participating in the battle of Tiger Valley, and afterward went to Bowling Green, thence to Nashville, and on to Murfreesboro and Huntsville. I.n the fall they joined Buell's army and participated in the bat- tle of Perryville. Later Rosecrans assumed com- mand, and they went to Nashville and partici- pated in the battle of Stone River or Murfreesboro. They were then detailed with the Fifty-tirst and Seventy-third Indiana and Eightieth Illinois reg- iments to go on a raid under Col. A. D. Straight. After a hard battle near Rome they were captured by General Forest and turned over ,to the home guard of that place, by which they were searched and robbed and then sent to Richmond and At- lanta. They were afterward placed iii Belle Isle Prison, but in a short time were purolled and taken to Camp Chase. Not long afterward Mr. Reynolds joined his regiment in Cincinnati, and went to Nashville. Later he did guard duty, and subsequently was sent to Chattanooga, where he was at the expiration of his term of service. He then went to Camp Dennison, Ohio, where he was mustered out. After the war Mr. Reynolds remained in Ham- ilton, Ohio, for about a year in tlie employ of the Government, and then went to Gibson Coun- ty, Ind., where his fntlior had entered one hundred and sixty acres ^^^m y», N. EWING a prominent farmer and stock- [ raiser of Neosho C'ountj-. residing on sec- *J^ tion 25, Ladore Township, was born in Pendleton County, Ky., in 1840, and was the sec- ond in order of birth in a family of five children, whose parents were Milton and Nancy (Brann) Ewing. They were also natives of Kentucky. The grandfather, .John Ewing, removed from Vir- ginia to Kentucky when the latter state was ytt a territory, and he had a patent from the Gov- ernor of Virginia for a large tract of land. He was very fond of iiunting, and became quite noted as a marksman. In the county of his nativity our suliject grew to manhood, and in the common scliools acquired a good English education. When the war be- tween the north and south broke out, he idenii- fied himself with the southern cause and served for about three j'ears. After his return home from the war, he was married, in 1867, the lady of his choice being Miss Nancy Makemson. They began their domestic life in Kentucky, but after three years emigrated westward to Kansas, and Mr. Ew- ing purchased tiie farm on wliich he now resides. It comprises four hundred acres of rich and val- uable land, and his entire landed possessions ag- gregate one section. All the improvements upon the farm are the work of his hands, and there- fore stand as monuments to his thrift and enter- prise. All modern conveniences and accessories are there found, and the place is incomplete in no particular. In connection with general farming, he carries on stock-raising, and always has good grades of horses and cattle upon his place. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Ewing has been born a fam- ily of three children, two sons and a daughter, viz.: Edgar, who is married and resides on his father's farm; Lillian and Wil'liam, who are still under the parental roof. Tiie household is the abode of hospitalit3', and its members rank high in social ciicles. Mr. Ewing and his family belong to the Church of Clirist, and take an active and com- mendable interest in church work. In politics he was formerly a IJemocrat, but of late years has voted with the Peo]jle's party. He has never cared for political preferment^ desiring rather to give his entire time and attention to his business interests, in wliich he has met with signal success. His pros- perity has been achieved by persistent and dili- gent effort, and his success is tiie merited crown of his labors. wmm^^^-^^^^ < ^fU^ON. DAVID A. CROCKER, a well known IrTjj business nmn of Linn County, and a prom- /|\^ incnt hanluare uiercliant of Pleasanton, ,\^, was born in Franklin County, In:!., August 30, 1834. His father,' Benjamin Crocker, was born near F.almouth, Mass., in 1778, and grew to nian- liood in his native place, where he learned the trade of a shoemaker. After his marriage, which united him with Miss Elizabeth Bourn, he removed to Indiana, and for a time followed his trade, but later engaged in farming. Some time after going to Indiana, he purchased a tract of land covered witli timber, and while he worked at his trade he 356 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. hired others to clear his land. Upon his farm, which consisted of one hundred and sixty acres, he made good improvements, and there he re- mained until his death, which occurred in 1851. His wife died in Indiana some years pior to his ■demise. There were tliree sons and five daughters in the family, viz.: Jane, Thomas, Patience, Benjamin, Lucy, Elizabeth, Cecelia and David A. The last- named, the youngest member of the family, was reared on the home farm, and in his childhood was a student in the country schools. In 1854 he ac- companied his sister to Keokuk County, Iowa, and there worked at the trade of a carpenter, hav- ing served an apprenticeship to that trade while a resident of Indiana. In 1857 he came to Kansas and entered a claim to a tract of land in Linn County, on which he made improvements, and at the same time worked in a saw and grist mill near Mound City. He finally secured a clear title to his land and resided there until 1876, becoming the owner of two hundred and sixty acres. In the fall of 1876 Mr. Crocker came to Pleas- anton and purchased an interest in the hardware business of Park & Baldwin, of which he became the sole proprietor in 1884. His present stoi-e building was erected in 1887, and he owns a one- half interest in the opera house which is above his store. In politics a Republican, he has served as County Commissioner for two terms, member of the State Legislature for one term, Mayor of Pleas- anton, and delegate to district and state conven- tions. For years he has been one of the promi- nent figures in the political life of the county, and his service in various official positions has been eminently satisfactory to his constituents. While in the Legislature he was a member of the Com- mittee on Agriculture, in which position he ren- dered efficient service. Socially, he is identified with Eureka Lodge No. 88, F. & A. M., and Pleas- anlon Lodge No. 65, I. 0. O. F., of which he is Noble Grand. In addition to his hardware busi- ness, he still retains the ownership of one hundred and sixty acres located near Pleasanton. The first marriage of Mr. Crocker occurred in 1867, and united him with Miss Drusilla Botkin, who died in 1869, leaving one child, Clara. Some time after the demise of his first wife, he was again married, choosing as his bride Miss Amelia Botkin, a sister of his former wife, and a daughter of Isaac Botkin. Mrs. Crocker is a native of Ohio, and was born near Springfield, in August. 1834. She is a lady possessing many noble qualities, and her character is such as to endear her to all her ac- quaintances. Ii@^®1^^^ f the enter- wnsliip. An- on section ^5^^ 24, where he owns and carries on a valu- able farm. His birtli occurred in Greene County, Mo., December 4, 1849, and he was early inured to tlie duties and routine of mercantile work, gain- ing a practical experience, which has been of great benefit to him during his entire career. He continued to live on the old homestead with his parents until 1870, when he started out to make his own way in the world. The first point at which our subject began his life work was at Colorado Springs, Colo., where he was employed as a clerk in a mercantile estab- lishment. For several years following he worked for different firms in various capacities, until June, 1876, when he came to Kansas, settling first in Garnett. For some time he was employed in the Anderson County Savings Bank, and when this institution was united with the First National Bank, taking the name of the latter, he was made one of the tellers. In this position he continued until coming to Reeder Township. The marriage of Mr. Bailey took place Septem- ber 20, 1877, during his residence in Garnett. His wife was formerly Mrs. Mary (Porter) Buterbaugh, widow of the late Dr. John Buterbaugh. Siie was born in Livingston County, N. Y., July 12, 1845, and is a daughter of Mathew and Salomi Porter. Her parents were also natives of the same county, f ORTRAIt AlSTD BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 357 and in 1859 they removed to the west, settling in Reeder Township. They afterward located in Garnett, where they passed their remaining years, their deaths occurring tliere. By her first marriage Mrs. Bailey had one daugliter, Fannie M., now the wife of A. W. Baird. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey have five cliildren, who in order of birth are as follows: Helen, Mathew P., .Tesse J., Mary and Frances Folsoni. .Joshua M. Baile}', our subject's fatlier, was born in Logan County, Ky. On arriv- ing at man's estate, he was united in marriage with Miss Lavinda H. Neal, a native of Tennessee. The farm of Mr. Bailey comprises two hundred and forty-three acres, situated on section 24. It is all under cultivation, and since it has come into his possession he has made many substantial im- provements upon the pl.ace, which is a model one in every respect. Upon it is a well built resi- dence, good barns and other necessary build- ings. The owner keeps thoroughly abreast with the times in everything pertaining to carrying on a farm, and is not content to follow merel3- the old ways of doing things, but consults farm jour- nals and in every way possible uses the most mod- ern methods in his worlc. He is justly considered one of the most practical and enterprising agri- culturists of this region. ^>-^l^<^ |L^ ON. C. G. LANCE, Judge of the Police iTjl) Court of Pittsburgh, was born in Warren i^y^ County, Tenn., on the 26th of October, (^y 1841. He is the descendant of patriotic ancestors, his gran dfatliers. Henry Lance and Rich- ard Stone, having both been particiiTants in the Revolutionary War. He is a son of J. F. Lance, a native of Tennessee, who engaged in the voca- tion of a farmer in the state of his birtli, remain- ing there until his demise. A man of firm con- victions, he was a stanch adherent of the Demo- cratic party. In his religious connections he was identified with the Christian Ciiureh. His wife, our subject's mother, was Amanda Maria Camp- bell, likewise a native of Tennessee. In Middle Tennessee the subject of this sketch spent the ^'ears of his boyhood, which were un- eventfully passed in a manner similar to other fiirmer lads. However, the monotony of life was rudely disturbed by the outbreak of the Civil War, and he, although a son of the sunny south, was a firm friend of the Union, to which from the first his sympathies were given. In .January, 1863, he enlisted in the United State's navy, and served until August 12, 1865, when he was discharged with the rank of first class Fireman. He partici- pated in the siege of Savannah, Charleston, the surrender of Kichniond and manj' minor engage- ments. At the close of the war, Mr. Lance returned to Middle Tennessee, where, on the 26th of October, 1865, he married Miss Eliza, daughter of Thomp- .son B>azier, a farmer living in Coffee Countj', Tenn. After his marriage Mr. Lance engaged in farming in Coffee County, where he remained for twelve years. He then removed to Missouri, and con- ducted farming and stock-raising in Cedar County for a period of seven years. In 1885 he came to Kansas, and on arriving in Pittsburgh engaged for a time as proprietor of the Cottage House. He then opened a coal yard west of the city, where he remained for two j'ears, conducting a good business. The first connection of Mr. Lance with the po- lice force dates from 1890, when he was appointed a member of tlie force, serving in that capacity for twenty months. He was then elected to the office of Police Magistrate, and is^now serving his second term as the incumbent of that office. He is at the head of the department, consisting of five officers — a marshal and four policemen. Un- til 1873 he was a Rejiublican, I)ut at the organiza- tion of the People's party in this state (in which lie aided) he supported the principles of that part^ , to which he has since adhered. He has itttended evexy state convention of this party, as well as ' every c^^<:'m=^- '^ LBERT JOHNSON, a |>rominent stock- / I i"**'S*i'" ol Linn County, residing on section III 14) 25, in the southwestern part of Liberty (^ Township, was born in Delaware County, N. Y., September 27, 184.3. His parents, Benja- min and Elizabeth (Pierce) Johnson, and liis grandfather, Benjamin Johnson, were all natives of New York. The ancestors of the Johnson family for many generations resided in the New England States. Great-grandfatlier Johnson served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, where he rendered valiant service in the cause of the Union; he attained to the great age of one hundred and four years. (Jrandfatlier Johnson was also a man of patriotic spirit, and during the War of 1812 his name was enrolled for active service, and as Colonel he bravely' led his regi- ment through all its marches and engagements. His occupation was that of farming, and he was thus engaged in both DclawMic ;iiiil Cortland Counties, N. Y. Benjamin Johnson was for many years a resi- dent of Delaware Count}', N. Y., where he fol- lowed the trade of a carpenter. About 1856 he re- moved to Knox Count}'-, 111., where he resided un- til Ills death at the age of sixty-four years. Ilis wife is at present residing in Indianapolis, Ind. They were the parents of seven children;-all liv- ing, as follows: Willis, a real-estate dealer residing in Kansas City; Elbridge, a carpenter who lives in Lawrence, Kan.; Albert, our subject; Josephine, who married James Smith, of Indianaijolis, Ind.; 368 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Saiiford F., a grocer of Kansas City; Martha, the wife of Edward I. Mitchell, of Dubuque, Iowa; and Carrie, the wife of Charles Bishop, of Indian- apolis, Ind. The father of this fainilj' was a man of prominence in Delaware County, and in his business of contracting frequently employed one hundred men. He built the seminary at Charlotte- ville, N. Y., and other substantial structures still standing as monuments to his skill: In politics lie was first a Democrat, and later a Republican. He and his family were identified with the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, in wliicli they were ear- nest workers. For some years the Johnson family resided in the country, and the sons were all trained to agri- cultural pursuits, but none of them, excepting our subject, entertained a preference for agriculture. His tastes have always been in the direction of rural life, and after completing his education he entered upon the independent life of a farmer. At the age of twenty-one, he married Miss Mary E. Davis, who was born in Knox County, 111., being *the daughter of Southwick and Elizabeth E. Da- vis. Mr. .Johnson had accompanied his father to Knox County at the age of thirteen years, and with the other members of the family settled in Galesburgh. After his marriage he gave his atten- tion to the cultivation of a farm in Washington County, 111., for some two or three years. In 1868 he came to Kansas and settled in Franklin County, whence in 1875 he removed to the prop- city he now owns. He lias two hundred acres upon which have been placed the best of improve- ments. In addition to general farming, he has de- voted considerable attention to stock-raising, and makes a specialty of Normans and Clydesdales, iiaving on his farm a number of imported horses of great value. The marriage of Mr. Johnson was blessed by the birth of three children: Ida, wife of Harvey Griffith; Benjamin and Jennie. In politics a Re- publican, Mr. Johnson has been closely connected with local political affairs for a number of years. He served as County Treasurer for one term, and for the same length of time filled the position of Clerk of Franklin County. As a citizen he is pro- gressive ^nd enterprising, favoring all measures which will elevate society and uplift his fellow- men. During the dark days of the Civil War, his sympathies were with the Union, and in the spring of 1864 he was mustered into service as a member of Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Illinois Infantry, in which he served for six months. He was then discharged on account of physical disability. He is one of the best known stockmen of Linn Count}-, and for eight years has engaged e.'ctensively .in raising cattle and fine horses, gaining an enviable reputation as a suc- cessful agriculturist and capable business man. 'jf7 ORENZO D. HERLOCKER has been a resi- I (?§) dent of Crawford County- since the spring j^'— ^V of 1871, and now conducts agricultural operations on section 19, Sherman Township. A native of Franklin County, Ohio, he was born on the 23d of April, 1845, and is the son of Samuel and Mary A. (Johnson) Herlocker. His parents were natives of the Buckeye State, the father hav- ing been born in Fairfield County, April 16, 1806, and the mother in Delaware County, April 19, 1823. He remained a resident of that state until his death, in August, 1892, meantime following the trade of a tanner and the occupation of a farmer. His wife survives him, and makes her home in Delaware County. ]?y a previous marriage he had three children, one of whom. Christian, served in the Second Colorado Cavalry during the Civil War. A sincere Christian, Samuel Herlocker was for many years identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he took an active part. Politi- cally, he was a Democrat, and served in various positions, including that of Justice of the Peace for fifteen j'ears. He was an industrious, ener- getic man, and was honored by all who knew him, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 369 He and his second wife (our sul)ject's mother) were the parents of eight children, seven of whom are now living. The subject of this sketch was reared on his fatiicr's farm, and was not more fortunate than other young men of his time in his opportunities for obtaining an education. In re- tuiu for his efforts he received only a meagre foundation for an education, but he had energy and a strong desire to learn, and did not content himself with liis limited schooling. Through read- ing and self-culture he has become well informed. In 1868, Mr. Herlocker married Miss Elizabeth Kramer, a native of Franklin County, Ohio, born May 1, 1843, the daughter of Jacob Kramer, a farmer by occupation. For three years our sub- ject drove a wholesale notion wagon in Ohio, but after his marriage he removed to Jones County, Iowa, where he operated a rented farm until the spring of 1871. He then came to Kansas and set- tled upon the farm where he has since resided. He erected a frame house, 10x14 feet in dimen- sions, in which he resided until 1880, when be erected his present home at a cost of $2,200. Here he and his wife make tiieir home with their four children: Elmer, John, Edward and Ida May. The farm owned by Mr. Herlocker consists of three hundred and twenty acres, of which the en- tire tract lias been cleared with the exception of twenty acres. He has planted two and a-quarter miles of hedge fencing, and set out four hun- dred trees. He engages in general farming, and in addition to raising grain, devotes considerable attention to stock-raising. He and his wife are identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as Trustee. He aided in the erection of the church at Farlington. For twelve years he has served as a member of the School Board, and has given his children every facility for obtaining good educations, his son Elmer being now a student at Ft. Scott. " Socially a Mason, Mr. Herlocker is identified with Blue Lodge No. 93, Chapter No. 30 and the commandery. He is a member of the Indepen- dent Order of Red Men, and has served as Master of Farlington Lodge No. 113, A. O. U. W. In politics a life-long Democrat, he has alwaj's taken an interest in public affairs, and has frequently served as a delegate to the conventions. He took an active part in the last state convention. For six years, from 1876 to 1882, he served as County Commissioner, and has also been Trustee of Sher- man Township and Sheriff of Crawford County in 1890-91. At the last county convention held at Girard, August 12, 1893, he was again placed in nomination for the position of Sheriff. He is a member of the Board 'of Directors of Crawford County Agricultural Society, and is the Vice- President of that organization.' I ftlLLIAM S. KIMBALL, a farmer residing \rj// in Sherman Township, Crawford County, ^y^ is a native of Cambridge, AVashiiigton Count}', N. Y., and was born in 1840. At the age of four years he was taken by his parents to Ft. Madison, Iowa, and thence removed to Hancock County, 111., where he remained for two yea,rs. His next home was in Bureau County, 111., where, at the age of eighteen, he began to be self-support- ing. He worked out by the month for seven years, after which he rented land in Bureau County, HI., and engaged in fanning for some time. Our subject is the son of William and Cordelia (Freeman) Kimball, botli of whom, were natives of Massachusetts. Tiie iiatcinal grandfather, John Kimball, spent his entire life in the village of Old Hadley, Mass. The family is of English origin and was represented in Massachusetts during the early history of that state. William S. was the eldest of five children, the others being Mary, Maria, .John and George. He was married in Stark Couuty. 111., on the 30th of December, 1863, to Maggie P. Comstock, and five children have been born of the union. They are: George W., who resides in Genoa, Neb.; Edna M., wife of Charles Dickens, who lives near Genoa, Neb.; Will- 370 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ard A., Nancy and Essa M., wlio are with their parents. .Since coming to Cr.awford County in 1885, Mr. Kimball has accumulated four hundred acres, upon whicli he conducts general farming, and to the nian.agement of which he gives his personal super- vision. He engages extensively as a stock-dealer, and raises horses, cattle and hogs. He is the owner of two imported mares, and one Clydesdale stallion that was imported direct from Scotland. By a long course of honoral)le dealing, he has be- come widely and favorably known to the citizens of Crawford County, and is regarded as a man of superior judgment and marked ability. In politics a stanch Republican, Mr. Kimball al- ways supports the nominees of his party. In his social relations, he is identified with the Farmers' Alliance, the National Detective Association and the Masonic fraternity, and stands higli in all of these organizations. The citizens of his township have for many years availed themselves of his services in various positions, and he has alwajs served with credit to himself and to the satisfac- tion of his constituents. He takes a leadi.)g part in public enterprises, is liberal to those in need, kind and amiable in the domestic circle, and genial as a citizen. His many commendable traits of character endear him to the confidence of a large circle of friends. i^^Qiimimi^^m J' ONATHAN E. WOLF is one of the repre- sentative citizens and well known agricult- urists of Welda Township, and makes his home on section 6. He has been a resident of this vicinity since 1883, but has lived in Kan- sas for about twenty years. He is a son of Jacob AVolf, who was born in Adams County, Pa. He in turn was a son of Adam Wolf, a native of Han- over, Germany, who emigrated to America in his early manhood aud made a settlement in Adams County, Pa. On reaching his majority, Jacob Wolf chose for his life companion Miss Matilda Bales, who is of English parentage. Her birth oc- curred in Perry County, Pa. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf continued to live in Adams County for several years, afterward removing to Westmoreland County in the same state. Later they concluded to try their fortunes in the west, and first settled in Dubaique Country, Iowa, thence coming to Kansas, and locating in Miami County in 1872. Mrs. Wolf died in that county in 1888, and the father died in AVelda Township, June 8, 1890. Our subject, whose birth occurred August 9, 1835, in Adams Countj-, Pa., is one of five chil- dren, being the eldest of the family. The others are as follows: Frederick A., Mary E., Esther B. and Ninetta M. Our subject was only three years of age when his parents removed to Westmoreland County, Pa., where he lived until nearly thirteen j'ears of age. With his parents he then proceeded to Dubuque County, Iowa, where the principal part of his education was obtained. He remained under the parental roof until the winter of 1869, when he embarked in agricultural pursuits for himself. In June, 1862, Mr. Wolf enlisted in the defense of the Old Flag, becoming a member of Company A, Eighteenth Iowa Infantry. At the expiration of nine months of arduous service he was honor- ably discharged on account of disability, and re- turned to Dubuque County. In the winter of 1869, he went to Lawrence County, Mo., where he remained only a few months. Thence he proceeded to Miami County, Kan., where he was actively engaged in farming for twelve years. From his boyhood up to the present time he has lived the life of a farmer, and is thoroughly con- versant with every detail of the work. His valu- able farm comprises within its boundaries four hundred and forty acres, which have been mainly placed under cultivation. Substantial and well kept buildings necessary for the various depart- ments of farm work are on the place, on which he has made man3' improvements since becoming its owner in 1883. The first marriage of Mr, Wolf took place March tORTRAlT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 371 18, 1858, with Miss Mary M. Taylor, who was born in Westmoreland County, Pa., March 3, 1840. By their union were born five children: Jacob K.; .John R. L., now deceased; Laura E., Lorenzo T. and Liva G. .Jacob K. wedded P^mma Hedric. The second son died at the age of two j-ears and seven months. Laura E. became the wife of E. A. Nokes. Lorenzo T. married Miss Phila Randall. Livii G. is the wife of Joseph Yokum. The do- voted wife and mother died in this township, March 17, 1887. The present wife of Mr. Wolf was formerly Mrs. Nancy J. Randall, widow of James P. Randall. Our subject has held a number of township ofHces, which he has filled with credit to himself and to the full satisfaction of his constituents. He was for some time Township Trustee. He has al- ways had a warm place in his heart for the boys in blue, and is a member of Louisburg Post No. 252, G. A. R. In all his business dealings, Mr. Wolf has been found honorable and just, and is a man of sterling worth. ^^NDREW J. RANNEY, Commissioner of ( ^^ 1 Miami County, is a man of good judg- II i; ment, well read, and of versatile talents. 1^ He was born in Waukesha County, Wis., July 24, 1844, his parents being William and Ann (Ostrander) Ranney, the former of whom was a native New Englander, born in Massachusetts, the motlier's birth having occurred in the state of New T"ork. At Vienna they were joined in the bonds of matrimony, and in 1837 migrated west- ward, their objective point being Wisconsin, at which time there were only two iiouscs in Milwau- kee. William Ranney was a contractoi- and build- er, and taking up liis residence in Milwaukee, he built the first warehouses and mills of the place. Later he moved to Waukesha, and in 1848 to Rock County, and in the vicinity of Beloithe purchased and improved a good farm on which he made his home until 18661. The Sunflower State then became his home, and here death claimed him in 1882, at the age of eigiitv years. His widow survived him two years, dying in her eighty-fourth 3'ear. A family of six children Jlilessed the union of this worthy couple: Emily, who married J. B. Vanal- stine, of Rock County, Wis.; Phaebe, who died at the age of seventeen years; William, who resides in Miami County, Ivan.; Andrew J., the sub- ject of this sketch; James P., also a resident of Miami County, and Mary, wife of O. N. Niles, of Miami County. The father by a former marriage had two children: Daniel, who died at Racine, Wis., and Pamelia, who Jjecame the wife of James Barnes, and died at_ Grand Haven, Mich. The mother by a former marriage, witU a Mr. McCsn- tliey, had one child, Levi, who died without issue. William Ranney was a Democrat until the opening of the Civil War, tiien became a stanch Republi- can, by which party he was elected to the office of Supervisor of the town of Plymouth, Rock Coun- ty, Wis. He and his wife, were for many j'ears active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and were highly honored citizens in every locality in which they made their home. Andrew J. Ranney spent his early life on his father's farm in Rock County, and during that time was given the advantages of the common schools. In 186G he came to Kansas and pur- chased eighty acres of raw prairie, but while put- ting it under cultivation lie also followed the trade of a stone mason and stone cutter on different railroads throughout the country, continuing this business up to witliii) a recent date. He did a great deal of work on' the Kansas Cit3', Ft. Scott & Memphis .^nd the Missouri Pacific Railroads as contractor, and was considered a master workman. By the exercise of great energy, perseverance and determination he has become possessed of a very fine farm of two hundred and forty acres, which he devotes to general farming, raising annually, besides the usual cereals, a large amount of stock, in which he also deals. His farm shows that he is 372 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. a man of thrift and energy, for it is neatl_y kept and well improved, and his stock is always in good condition and well cared for. Mr. Ranney was first married in 1871 to Miss Nettie Smith, a daughter of Ezra Smith. She was born in the state of New York, and died in 1873, leaving one son, Gu}' L. His second marriage took place in 1883, Miss Florence Turner, a daugh- ter of A. J. Turner, becoming his wife. She was born in Miami County, Kan., and has borne her husband three children: Fred, Frank and Carl. Mr. Ranney is most emphatically a Republican in his political affiliations, by which party he was elected Trustee of his township, and also to the position of County Commissioner, which he is now filling, and which office came to him unsolicited. He has made his own way in life, and in looking back over his career no one can say but that it has been good. |IL^ ON. JOHN M. MAHR, M. D., editor of the Wjjl) Crawford County Democrat, and a success- /|\^ ful physician of McCune, is a native of (^ Illinois, having been born at Galena, Au- gust 29, 1844. He is the son of Daniel and Mary A. (Montague) Mahr, early settlers of Jo Daviess County, 111., and well known throughout that sec- tion of the state for their hospitality and kind- ness to the strangers who visited the county, as well as to the pioneers who resided there. The fa- ther died in 1861; the mother, who still survives (1893), makes her home in South Dakota. The only survivor of a family of four children, the subject of this sketch spent his childhood years in the parental home and received his education in the common schools. At the age of fourteen he went to Texas, where he remained for a number of years, beginning tiie study of medicine in Bell County. On the 8th of September, 1862, he en- listed as Hospital Steward at Lexington, Mo., and served in that capacity until April 18, 1863. On the 18th of May, 1863, he enlisted as a private in Company A, Seventh Illinois Cavalry, at La- Grange, Tenn., and at the expiration of his period of service, in 1864, he re-enlisted and served until the close of the war, receiving an honorable dis- charge November 4, 1865. In the summer of 1864 he was promoted to Hospital Steward of the Seventh Illinois Cavalry, in which capacity he was serving at the time of hfs discharge. Among the battles in which the Doctor partici- pated may be mentioned the following: Memphis; Hurricane Creek, Miss.; Okolona; Prairie Station; West Point; New Castle and Moscow, Tenn.; Sal- isbury; Wyatt; Salem, Miss.; Coliierville, Boli- var, Whitesville, Franklin and Nashville, Tenn. In addition to these he participated in many skirmishes, including his service in Missouri, when a student at Lexington, at the time of Colonel Mulligan's siege. During the entire period of his service, covering three years and three months, he was never wounded nor captured, and was almost invariably able to report for duty. He took part in all of Grierson's operations, with the exception of the Grierson raid of 1863. After leaving the army. Doctor Mahr located in Sidney, 111., where he engaged in the drug busi- ness until the fall of 1866. He then entered the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati, Ohio, from which institution he was graduated in the spring of 1867. He commenced the practice of his profession at Kansas, 111., and remained tliere until August, 1867, when he came to the Sunflower State and located in Sherman City, Cherokee County. In 1869 he located in Labette County, in the village of Montana, where he conducted a large practice until March 1, 1884, since which time he has resided in McCune. March 29, 1866, the Doctor was united in mar- riage at Sidne}', 111., with Miss Matilda J. Harmon, who was born in Ohio August 20, 1847. Her par- ents were Charles and Almira Harmon, the former a native of Ohio and an early settler of Missouri. Being a strong Union man during the war, he was obliged to leave Missouri, and crossing the river into Illinois, settled in Edgar County, and later removed to Champaign County, the same state. POfetRAlT Ai«D BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 373 He came to Kansas at the time of the Doctor's lo- cation here. Doctor and Mrs. Mahrare the parents of three children, namely :J. C, a practicing physi- cian of Pond Creek, who married Miss Nettie Fair, and has one ciiild; George C, of McCune, who married Miss Orpha Sowers, and has two children, and Coral M. In 1889 Doctor Main established tlie Crawford County Democrat at McCune, a weekly paper de- voted to the interests of the Democratic party, and a representative organ of that party. Under the editorship of our subject, the paper has worked its way steadily up to a position of prominence throughout the county, and it is now a welcome guest in hundreds of homes. The present circula- tion is seven hundred and fifty. The Doctor re- cently bought out the Republican paper publisiied at this place. Socially Doctor Main- is a member of the Ma- sonic order, belonging to Temple Lodge No. 237 A. F. it A. M., of which he has been Master. He is also identified with Parsons Royal Arch Chapter, also the Couer de Leon Commandery of Parsons and the Abdallah Shrine of Leavenworth. He is also prominently connected with Osage Post No. 156, G. A. R., of McCune, of which he has been Commander and is now Surgeon. Identified with the Knights of Pythias, he has been Chan- cellor and Deputy Grand Chancellor'of the lodge.^ He his also served as Medical Examiner of the Ancient Order of United Workmen at McCune, and is the present Ciiief Protector of the Select Friends of McCune. Actively interested in politics, Doctor Mahr was formerly a zealous Republican, but for twentj'-one years has been equally ardent in his support of the Democratic party. He has frequently served as delegate to various local and state conventions. In 1870-71 he represented Labette County in the Kansas Legislature, and took an active part in all public and progressive matters calculated to bene- fit his constituents; he was Chairman of the Com- mittee on Public Lands, and a member of the Com- mittee on Federal Relations. During the first administration of I'resident Cleveland he served as Postmaster at McCune, resigning the office No- vember 30, 1889. He has been honored by election to the position of Mayor of McCune, and has also been a member of the Council. He is a man of prominence, politically and in business and pro- fessional circles, and through his contributions to medical journals in recent years has gained con- siderable fame among his professional brethren. -^^-€#^^=^ ;*^^~% P>. ROBINSON, a prosperous and enterpris- ,i^^Sv\ ing general agriculturist and stock-raiser of ^^^^ Marysville Township, Miami County, Kan., now located upon a magnificent farm of five hun- dred acres, occupies a large portion of section 36, and is numbered among the leading citizens and substantial men of the county. For many chang- ing years identified with the vital interests of liis present home, our subject has efficiently held vari- ous responsible positions of public trust, and dur- ing 1882, 1883 and 1884 was County Commis- sioner, serving during 1884 as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Robinson, a native of Greene County, 111., was the son of T. C. and Eliza A. (Biscoc) Robin- son, nativesof Maryland, and was reared upon the farms of their parents. The father, a man of spirit and courage, was a member of the militia during the Mexican War. Always a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal Churcl;, and for many years a Steward, he entered into rest in 1890, mourned by all who knew him. The excellent mother yet survives.,' The pleasant home of the parents was blessed by the birth of ten children, seven of whom are now living. The two sons, George l\. and our subject, T. B., actively partici- pated in the conflict of the Civil War. George H. was Sergeant in Company H, Ninety-first Illinois Infantry, and served with fidelity. Oursubject, born November 15, 1840, was reared on a farm and educated in the district schools of Greene County, 111., completing his studies at Car- 374 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD ronton. He remained at home until twenty-one years of age, and in 1864 enlisted in Company G, One Hundred and Thirty-third Illinois Infantry, as Sergeant. Detailed to guard the prison at Rock Island, our subject remained there, during his term of service, and was discharged in October, 1864, then returning home. He was married November 8, 1864, to Miss Mary Mason, who was a native of Kentucky, but later a resident of Illinois. The latter was born June 21, 1842, and is the daughter of Dr. George B. Mason, who, in liis ninet^-- second year, is a resident of Greene County, 111. An early settler of Illinois, formerly a popular citizen of Kentucky, he was a Representative in the Legislature of the latter state for two years. Mr. Robinson emigrated to Kansas in 1866, and settled in Ten Mile Township on wild land, which he cultivated four years. He then sold out at $30 per acre, and soon after located on his present farm, consisting of one hundred and sixt}- acres of prairie land, to which he has added three hundred and forty. Upon his farm he raises grain chiefly, but also cultivates a variety of produce and handles high-grade cattle and hogs. Mr. Robinson built a residence costing #1,000 in 1873, and in 1878 erected a barn at an expense of 11,100, and has various necessarj' and substantial outbuildings. The valuable farm contains a three- acre orchard, fifty ornamental shade trees, an osage orange grove of one and a-half acres, and a one-acre grove of walnuts. Our subject was first married to Miss Sarah Smith, of Greene County, 111., who died three months after her marriage. Mr. Robinson, later united in marriage with Miss Mary Mason, was blessed with her cheerful companion- ship many years, but on the 25th of March, 1884, tliis estimable lady passed away deeply mourned. She bore her husband seven children, two of whom are yet living. John M. is a civil engineer of Jop- lin. Mo.; Minnie M. is a successful teacher of Miami County. Our subject wedded his present wife, Frances V. (Rhodes) Robinson, in 1885. Siie was horn in Indiana in June, 1853, and is the daughter of John Rhodes. The latter is a native of Indiana, and the son of an early pioneer of the state. Five little ones, four of whom are now living, brightened the pleasant home. They are Wilma, Hope, Jennie and Lizanna. Mrs. Robinson is a valued member of the Christian Churcli, and is an active aid in good work. Our subject is fraternally a member of Spring Hill Lodge No. 56, A. F. & A. M., and was its tirst Secretary. He is also a member of the chapter at Paola, and has been Master and Secre- tary of the Grange. He has given his children a good education, and his>son is a graduate of the State University in the Class of '92. His eldest daughter is a graduate of the normal school at Ft. Scott, and completed the course in the Class of '92. Mr. Robinson lakes a deep interest in the local schools, and is an efficient member of the School Board. He is politically a life-long Repub- lican, and cast his first Presidental vote for Lin- coln. Taking a high place in the home councils of the party of reform he has often been a delegate to judiciary and county conventions. He long per- formed the duties of Township Clerk, and as Com- missioner of the county rendered most valuable service. Mr. Robinson is a member of General Cur- tis Post, G. A. R., at Spring Hill, and was Junior Vice-Commander. In this order and in his fra- ternal relations, as well as through his establish- ed reputation as an official and private citizen, he commands the confidence of a host of friends. PRED MATHEWS is one of the most suc- cessful and extensive stockmen of south- eastern Kansas, in which branch of indus- try he has brought to bear much native shrewd- ness and good judgment, as well as an unlimited amount of energy and push. He owes his na- tivity to the state which has given to the world so many able, successful and brilliant men. New York, his birth occurring in Erie County on Decem- ber- 9, 1833. His parents, Michael and Margaret (Miller) Mathews, were born in Alsace, Fi'ance, which is now a part of the German Empire, the father being of French and the mother of Swiss PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 375 descent. They came to the United States in 1833, and settled in Erie County, N. Y., where the fa- ther tilled a small farm, having followed the call- ing of a shoemaker in his native land, where he eventually died. In 1862 his widow came to Kan- sas, where she died three years later. Their chil- dren were as follows: Michael, who married, and died, leaving two children; Margaret, who be- came the wife of- Adam Eva, and died in Buffalo, N. Y., and Magdalena, who married Christopher Trudy, and also died in Buffalo. Fred Mathews lived on a farm until he was about eleven years of age, then went to Buffalo and clerked in a grocery store for a brother-in- law, with whom he remained until about sixteen 3'ears of age, with the exception of one year which he spent on a farm. Upon giving up his clerkship he learned the carpenter's trade, after which he eng.iged in the manufacturing of packing boxes. About 1860, anticipating the advice of Horace Greeley, he came to Kansas and purchased one hundred and sixty acres of the farm on which he is now living, which at that time had a small house erected upon it and about eight acres broken and fenced. He at once engaged in stock- raising, and as his capital increased he began deal- ing in stock, making the si)ecialty of the purchase and sale as well as the breeding of fine horses. His operations in this line have reached vast pro- portions and his name has become indelibly associ- ated with the stock-raising interests of the state of Kansas, as well as the surrounding territoiy. His farm comprises four hundred acres in Osage Town- ship, but at different times he has owned consid- erabl3rmore than this amount of land. He has a ranch of two thousand acres in Edwards County, which he devotes to the raising of stock, which he fattens on his home farm in Miami County, and finally ships from there to the Kansas Cit^- market. His Edwards County property' is well improved with good buildings, and a large portion of it is under cultivation and devoted to the culture of wheat. Besides this he owns property in Colorado. On the farm on which he lives, exceptionally valu- able improvements have been made, and he has a beautiful stone residence, tastefully furnished and very conveniently arranged. Our subject was married in 1858 to Miss Caroline, a daughter of Isaac and Clarissa (Willard) Brown, and a native of the city of New York. To their union seven children have been given: George, who is a resident of El Dorado County, Kan.; Gil- bert L., who has charge of the ranch in Edwards County; Clara, who is the wife of C. V. Chalfont, a resident of Finney County, Kan.; Fred W., at home; William S., who resides in Finne}' County; Delia, and one child that dLed in infancy, a twin sister of Freddie. Politically Mr. Mathews has always been a Re- publican, and has successfully and creditably filled a number of local offices, although he has never de- sired public preferment. He was for three years a member of a mercantile firm in Fontana. He is a member of the Fontana Co-operative Mercantile Association, which was chartered in 1893, the bulk of its capital having been furnished by Mr. Math- ews. At the time of his arrival in Kansas his. entire worldly possessions amounted to about $1,200, but by perseverance and strict attention to his work he has been successful far beyond his most sanguine expectations and is considered one of the wealthy citizens of the state. Although he was reared in the faith of the Presbyterian Church, he has never connected himself with any denomi- nation. #^ AVID DAY. The gentleman whose name heads this- sketch is one of the pioneers of Mound Township, Miami County, to which region he came in 1857. His native place is Morgan County, Ky., where heo^as born November 13, 1822, his parents being Travis and Nancy (Lewis) Day, natives respectively of Ken- tucky and Tazewell County, W. Va. They died in Kansas, the former at the age of seventy-five, and the latter at the age of eighty-four. A fam- ily of thirteen children was given them, eleven 376 POftTHAlT AND BlOOftAPHlCAL RECORD. of whom grew to maturity. Melinda, who first married Tliomas Loveless and afterward Jolin Walters, resides at Parker, Kan.; Sarah married John Walsh and now resides in Morgan County, Ky.; Thomas is a resident of Parker, Kan.; Hannah is the wife of Robert Cottell,a resident of Seattle, Wash.; James was murdered in Linn County, Kan.; David is our subject; Cynthia Ann died in early- life; Mary married William Oakley, a 7'esident of Linn County; Jane married Alexander Fletcher, a resident of Missouri; Jolin is a resident of Linn County; Rebecca, who married John Cottrell, is now deceased; and Martha married Samuel Wal- thal, of Miami County. Like the majority of men who have made a suc- cess in the different walks of life, David Day was reared a farmer, and while following the plow on his father's farm he learned lessons of industry and perseverance, which were his stepping stones to success when starting out in life for himself, lie made his home in Kentucky until 1857; he then came to Kansas and pre-empted a tract of land in Linn County, consisting of one hundred and sixty acres, all of which he improved and later sold, lie then purchased another tract and settled on the south line of Miami County, where he engaged in stock-raising; he also purchased and sold live stock, for which industry he seems to have a natural aptitude and in which he has always shown good judgment and has met with commenda- ble success. Eight years ago he built the home in which he now resides, having become the owner of the land on which it stands some years previ- ous, and here has been content to "pursue the even tenorof his way" up to the present. His land is well adapted to the purposes to which it is de- voted, stock-raising and the breeding of race horses receiving especial attention at his hands. He has raised some speedy animals, among which may be mentioned "Old Man," "Pete," who made one-fourth of a mile in seventeen seconds; "Trunyon," "John Bascone;" the well known "Lucy Day," "Hathaway," "Gildersleeve," "Okla- homa Sal." "Angora," and many others. The farmers of tliis section owe much to Mr. Day for the improvement in their stock, and as he seems to be a natural lover of horses and an excellent judge of the animals, he has been successful in rais- ing them. Mr. Day has been married twice, the first wife being Martha Hayes, who died without issue. The maiden name of his present wife was Susan Sclio- field, who has borne him five children, Edgar (deceased), Etta, Dallas, P^stella and Harold, all of whom are bright and intelligent children. Polit- ically, Mr. Dajf has always'been in sympathy with the Republican partj' but is by no means a politi- cian, much preferring to devote his energies to his business. His estate embraces six hundred acres of valu.able land, all of which he has obtained by the exercise of both brain and brawn. €€^ j/_ ON. JAMES W. COX came to Kansas in jjfj! 1874 and has resided in Linn County, il^^' Kan., since the fall of 1882. He owns a (^ large tract of valuable land on section 12, township 22, range 22, Blue Mound Township, where he is successfully engaged in general farm- ing and stock-raising pursuits. He was born in McLean County, 111., and is a son of George W. and Nancy (Loving) Cox, natives of Norway, Ox- ford County, Me. The father of our subject was a son of William Cox, and traced his ancestry to Wales. He received a common-school education in Maine, and there served an appenticeship to the trade of a. cloth-maker, which he follovved for a number of years. In 1837 George W. Cox went to Illinois, the long journey being made mostly by water. Dur- ing the first five j'ears of his residence in Illinois, he worked near Hudson with his brother Samutil. He became a pioneer of Gridley Township, Mc- Lean County, 111., where he entered two hundred acres from the Government and devoted the re- maining years of his life to the improvement of his property. He was a man of genial nature, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. hospitable uianner and generous heart, and was higlily esteemed by his large circle of acquaint- ances. Marcli 24, 1842, he was married in Bloom- ington, 111., to Miss Nancy J., daughter of Taylor Loving, of Gridley Township, and for tliree years he made bis home on the Taylor Loving farm. Ilis wife died, leaving five children, four of whom are now living, namely: James W.,Mary Z., Henry W. and Charles S. The father died June 30, 1874, at the age of nearly three-score years. Upon his father's farm in Illinois the subject of this sketch grew to manhood, receiving excellent educational advantages in the State Normal Uni- versity, at Normal, 111., where he conducted his studies for three years. He embarked in farming in McLean County, where lie owned eighty acres and resided until 1874. His marriage took place September 5, 1867, and united him with Miss Mary E. Turpin, who was born in Owen County, Ind., May 9, 1846. Her parents were Henry and Sarah (Kiser) Turpin, the latter of whom died in Indiana, leaving four children: Nanc3' J., who died Octo- ber 30. 1874; Mary E., the wife of our subject; David and Richard, who reside in McLean Count}', 111. In 1852 Mr. Turpin married a second time, and then removed to Illinois, settling in McLean County, where he died in 1858. There, also, his wife and his son b}' liis second marriage passed away. Upon coming to Kansas our subject settled in Allen Count}', where he purchased land and en- gaged in stock-raising. In 1882 he came to Linn County, and for a time resided in Blue Mound, wliere he conducted a large hardware business until Januarj' 23, 1885, at which date hi? store was destroyed by fire. He then purchased the property where he now resides, the place consist- ing of four hundred and eighty acres of valuable land. A stanch Republican politically, Mr. Cox represented Allen County in the Legislature of Kansas for one term, being elected in 1881. He has also served as Justice of the Peace and as a delegate to political conventions. Socially he is connected with the Masonic fraternity, the Knights of Pythias and the Ancient Order of United Work- men. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are the parents of four cliil- dren: Jennie L., Zeuner, Viola and Aura, all of whom are with their parents. They have received the best educational advantages, and are very pop- ular in social circles. The eldest, Jennie, has graduated in stenography and received an ex- cellent literary education in the State Normal School at Emporia, Kan. She is now a teacher in the grammar grade of the Blue Mound schools. Viola, who attended the State Normal School, is also a successful teacher. Mr. Cox is one of the veterans of the War of the Rebellion. Soon after the outbreak of the war he enlisted, in August, 1861, as a member of Com- pany C, Thirty-third Illinois infantry, and served for two years, participating in numerous engage- ments and skirmishes. He served with valor and fidelity to the cause of the Union, and was dis- charged an account of physical disability. SAI\IUEL S. SHUMAKER, an enterprising citizen, prosperously conducting an exten- sive farm in Blue Mound Township, Kan., has been numbered among the substantial and progressive men of the state for a period of twenty-three years, and actively participating in all matters of mutual welfare, is widely known and esteemed. Mr.. Shumaker ^i^as born in Knox County, 111., September 3, 1846, and was the son of Jacob and Charlotte (Smith) Shumaker, natives of Jackson County, Ohio, and the state of Indiana, respectively. The paternal great-grandfather Shu- maker was born, reared and married in German}', in which country the paternal grandfather, John Shumaker, was also born. Tlie great-grandfather emigrated to America with Uis parents, settling in the United States. He was married, and with his wife located in Knox Count}', 111., where after a life of care and toil he died, at a good old age. The father of our subject, born and reared in Jack- 378 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. son County, Ohio, married in Knox Count3', 111., and having spent almost his entire life in this countj', passed away universally respected by all wlio know liini. The mother resides in Seward County, Xeb. Fourteen children gathered about the family hearth, ten of whom are 3'et living. Jolm II., the eldest-born, is a resident of Ray, Colo.; Mary E., the wife of Michael Dunagan, makes her home in Seward County, Neb.; Sally Ann is the wife of Harvey Moler, of Seward Coun- ty, Neb.; Samuel S., our subject, was the next in order of birth; George W. resides in Knox Coun- ty, 111.; William R. is also a citizen of Knox Coun- ty, III.; Catherine, married to Joiin Donaliue, is at home in Seward County, Neb.; Abigail L., the wife of Milton Iloilowa}', lives in Seward County, Neb.; Phwbe Elizabeth, married to Frank Shafer, resides in Fulton County, 111. Enlisting in the year 186.T in the service of the Government as a volunteer, our subject served faithfull}- in behalf of National existence until the close of the war, in July, 1866. Mean- time, he had taken part in the service on the Mis- sissippi River, between Cairo and the south. Re- turning in the year 1866 to Illinois, he remained there continuously until 1870. At this latter date our subject determined to try his fortunes in the farther west, and accompaning T. Z. Stev- enson to Kansas, remained in his employ for the succeeding two j'ears. Seven years after this Mr. Shumaker purch.ased tlie farm of two hundred acres which he now so prosperously tills. He car- ries on general .agriculture and also handles a good grade of stock. In 1870 were united in marri.age Samuel S. Shu- maker and Miss Emily Alexander. The latter was a native of Tazewell County, III., and the daugh- ter of Peyton D. and Ophelia (Berlin) Alexander. The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Shumaker was brightened by the birth of seven children, five of whom yet survive. Stella is the wife of Will- iam A. Connor; Wirt, Ernest, Peyton .Jacob and Testal complete the list. Nora and Ara died in childhood. The beloved mother entered into rest in September, 1891, aged forty years. She was a devovit member of the Methodist Episcop.al Church and was beloved by a large circle of friends and relatives, who deeply mourned her loss. Our sub- ject is likewise a valued member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in political affiliations is a Republican, a man of sterling integrity of charac- ter and worthy of all the respect he universally receives. July 26, 1893, Mr. Shumaker and Mrs. Clara 15. Libby, nee Fornej', were united in mar- riage. She was the widow of Warren E. Libby, and a daughter of I'etw A. and Angeline M. (Meek) F'orney. eW. BENNETT, the trustworthy Sheriff of Neosho County, residing in Erie, was born November 8, 1843, in Plato, Kane County, III., and is a son of Elias Bennett, who was born and reared in Chemung County, N. Y., and there married Sarah J. Reser, daughter of Joseph Reser, who was of Holland descent. When twenty-five years of age, Ellfis Bennett emigrated to Kane County, 111., becoming one of its earl}- settlers. He purchased one hundred and sixty acre of unbroken land, which he transformed into a valuable farm, which yielded him a good income. During the late war he enlisted in the Fifth Illinois Heavy Ar- tillerj^ in Elgin, and w.as killed at the battle of Knoxville, Tenn. He was an active politician, supporting the Democratic party in early life, but became a stanch supporter of the Republican party on its organization. He was honored with a num- ber of official positions, for he was a prominent citizen. He held membership with the Baptist Church. His wife passed away in Chicago in 1892. They were the parents of nine children who grew to mature years, of whom seven are yet living. Two brothers reside in Labette County, Kan; J. W. is Sheriff of that county, and Lovier is a bridge carpenter for the iMissouri, Kansas cfe Texas Railroad Company. In the county of his nativity, C. W. Bennett was reared, and in the public schools began his ed- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 379 ucation, which was supplemented by stud^^ in Beloit College, of Beloit, Wis. He was there a student at the breaking out of the late war. Im- mediately he abandoned his text books for the rifle, and enlisted September 6, 1861, in Company K, Fifty-second Illinois Infantry, responding to President Lincoln's call for three hundred thous- and volunteers. At the battle of Shiloli lie was wounded, and on account of his disability he was discharged and returned home, but he again enlisted, joining Company A, One Hundred' and Forty-flrst Illinois Infantry. He became Orderly- Sergeant and afterward was made Captain, in which command he served until the close of the war. He participated in the battles of Ft. Donel- son. Ft. Henry, Pittsburg Landing, Corinth and others, and was always found faithfully support- ing the Stars and Stripes. On February 14, 1866, Mr. Bennett wedded Miss Sarah J. Clark, the eldest daughter of George P. Clark, a horse dealer of Elgin, 111. .Unto them have been born six children : Arthur E., who is now professor of Latin, Greek and the sciences in the normal college of Ft. Scott; Charles F., who is a student in the college; Lillie, Eva, Harr}- and Le- roy, who are still under the parental roof. In the fall of 1870, Mr. Bennett came to this county, locating on section 35, Lincoln Township, where he purchased a claim. For four years- he engaged in its cultivation and then sold out, buy- ing one hundred and sixty-Bve acres on section 30 of the same township. That farm continued to be his home for three years, when he traded it for a tract of land in Mt. Pleasant Township, Leavenworth County. The latter he afterward traded for his present farm on section 15, Lin- coln Township. He now owns five hundred and eighty acres, four hundred on section 15, eighty on section 12, and one hundred gn section 18. This is all under a high state of cultivation and is a very valuable proi)ertj'. Mr. Bennett continued to devote his energies to its improvement until elected Sheriff of the county, since which time he has attended only to the duties of his ollice. In politics Mr. Bennett is a stalwart Republican and an earnest advocate of the party's principles. In 1892 he served as a delegate to the state con- vention. For six 3'ears he has held the office of Township Trustee, and has filled other positions with credit to himself and satisfaction to his con- stituents. Ill the fall of 1893 he was elected County Sheiiff, and so al)ly has he filled the office that lie was re-elected for a second term of two years. Socially, lie is a member of the Masonic fraternity, the Order of Select Friends, and War- ren Post No. 1 14, G. 'a. R., of Osage Mission. lie is a man of excellent business ability and through his own industry and enterprise has worked his way upward from an humble position to one of affluence. His public and private life are alike above reproach and have formed an exemplary character. WILLIAM M. MILLER, a representative general agriculturist and successful stock- „ „ raiser, for twenty-three years a constant resident of his present locality in Richland Town- ship, Miami County, Kan., is closely identified with the upward growth and rapid advancement of the state, where all his interests have centered for so many changing seasons. A native of Penn- sylvania, and born in York County in 1838, our subject IS the descendant of an old and highly re- spected family of the Quaker State, whose sturdy Gierman ancestry bequeathed "to them habits of in- dustrious thrift and unimpeachable integrity' of character. Henry Miller, the. father of our subject, also a native of York County, was the son of Daniei Miller, whose father, the paternal great-gran,i-. rciii.iiiiing with them until her marriage. In his |»ihticai be- lief, Mr. Warren is a stanch supporter of the Re- publican party and takes an active interest in local matters. In religious connections, he and his wife are identified with the Methodist Episco- pal Church. r_. ENRY B. SCOTT, a popular citizen of Linn l[Jj) County and a prosperous nurieiilturist of \^^^ Centreville Township, owns and cultivates (^^ two hundred and twenty acres on section 15, where he has resided for many years. He is a genial, affable gentleman, well informed and pub- lic spirited, and his efforts have contributed not a little to promote the general welfare of the com- munity. He is the son of the Rev. William Grout Scott, who was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, May 11, 1811, being of Scotch-Irish descent. The mother of our subject was Isabella Ross, who was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, March 4, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 1811, a descendant of Scotch ancestors. After their marriage, tlie parents of our subject settled in Jefferson County, Ohio, where he was pastor of a Metliodist Protestant Church. Subsequently he was pastor of ciiurches in various places in Oliio, Iowa and Missouri, and came to Kansas in 1858. His death occurred on the 3d of February, 1861. After liis deinise his widow returned to tlie Sun- flower State, and died at Pleasanton, March 21, 1879. Tiiere were eiglit children in the parental fam- ily, as follows: Susannah, who died in Muskingum County, Ohio, March 12, 1851, when nearly eigh- teen years old; Nancy, who is the wife of William Scott, a resident of Centreville Township; Mar- garet, the widow of Jarvis Danforth; Henry B.; Lina, Mrs. Thomas Barwick; Ede, tlie wife of Isaac Moon; Asa S.; and Mary, Mrs. George Dewey. Henry B. was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, December 10, 1838, and made his home with his paients until he was eighteen years old, wlien lie started out in the world for himself. Coming to Kansas, Mr, Scott resided m the northern part of the state until 1858, when he came to Linn County and embarked in farming in Centreville Township. He was thuseng.aged until he enlisted in the fall of 1862 as a member of Com- pany I, Fifth Kansas Cavalry. He served until the close of the war, and at Helena, Ark., lost the hearing of his right ear by the concussion of a cannon ball. At the close of the Rebellion, he re- turned to Linn County and settled upon the farm iu Centreville Township where he has since re- sided. He is one of the prominent members of the Grand Army of the Republic, and is very popular among the veterans of the war. In Centreville Township, November 13, 1866, Mr. Scott was united in marriage with Miss Han- nah J. Crozier, who was born in Tompkins Coun- ty, N. Y., December 4, 1847. For information concerning her parents, the reader is referred to the sketch of George II. Crozier, which is presented elsewhere in this volume. Mr. and Mrs. Scott were the parents of four children: Lillie B., who died when about nine months old; Elizabeth, whose death occurred October 31, 1888, at the age of nineteen years; Isabel^ and William G. Mr. Scott takes an active part in local affairs, and has been identified with the Republican party since its organization. He and his wife are actively identified with the Methodist Protestant Church. -^=^m>^ „ ^ through whose earnest efforts the state has overcome obstacles and marched steadily forward toiler high position in the Union, has resided in his present locality upon section 17, Centreville Township, since April, 1857, and is to-day number- ed among the prominent agriculturists and stock- raisers of the community. Our subject was born in AViltsliire, England, April 6, 1827, and was edu- cated and reared in his native land, where he at- tained to manhood. His parents, Peter and Marj- (Harding) Paginton, spent their entire lives in England, and were both descendants of long lines of sturdy ancestors, loyal subjects of the British crown. Reaching years of maturity, Mr. Paginton began the pursuit of agriculture in his native land, but at about tw«nty-two years of age determined to try his fortune in the country of promise beyond the sea. In 1849, bidding fare- well to his relatives, friends and the familiar scenes of his boyhood, be crossed the broad Atlantic, and safely landing in the United States, located at once in Cleveland, Ohio, where he received immediate employment in a lard oil factory. For three years Mr. Paginton continued to make his home in Cleveland; then removing to PORTRAIT AND BlOGRAPIlICAL tlECORt). 389 Cincinnati, he engaged again intlie same business, following the occupation for anotlier three years, at the expiration of which time he journeyed to Davenport, Iowa, where he received steady work in a flour mill until he located in Kansas. First settling in Paris Township, he there passed some six or sevea years and then purchased the eight}'- acre farm where he now lives. Upon this land, which he has brouglit up to a highly produc- tive state, he has erected a handsome and commo- dious residence, good barns and other buildings. Upon May 11, 1854, William Pagintonaud Miss Frances White were united in marriage. Mrs. Paginton, a most estimable lady, and a native of Ireland, was born in Ahava, Linster County, in 1829. She died, beloved by all who knew her, March 15, 1892. The following obituary notice clearly indicates the noble character of the de- ceased, and the high estimation in which she was held by her many friends and associates of former years: "Died, Mrs. Frances (White) Paginton, at the homestead in Centreville Township, on Wednesda}", the 15th inst., after montiis of decline and suffer- ing, aged sixty-four years. Mrs. Paginton was born in Ahava, Linster, Ireland, and at the age of twenty years, full of hope and energy, which make this life a success, she started for. the land of the free, landing in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, in 1849, where she met and married Mr. William Paginton in 1854; removing to Davenport, Iowa, they there spent three years, and there Ihcy buried their first-born son. In 1857 they emigrated to this county and state, where in the struggle for a com- petenc}' she has been a helpmate indeed during the thirty-nine years of their wedded life. To them were born four children, three of whom survive their mother. To them she was a most affectionate mother. Asa neighbor she had a" heart full of friendship and s^'mpathy. Mrs. Paginton was a very kind woman, true and steadfast in her con- victions of moral right and rectitude, and having the courage of her convictions. A member of the Episcopalian Church by baptism in infancy, and by confirmation in mature years, she lived and died in the faith of the church she loved. 'Thou art gone to the grave, but we will not deplore thee.' Fun- eral services at the home, conducted by the writer. A very large assembly of sympathizing friends at- tended the last rites of the dear departed one. So may we all fight life's battle, faithfully, that we may meet again 'when the mists have rolled away.' "Rev. S. B. McGrew." One touching inciilent in connection with the last illness of Mrs. Paginton was the courage with which, although so ill, she resisted giving up to the dread disease; until the last she was not confined to her bed, but with bright words sought to cheer those about to be bereaved. The three children who survive her are: George W. W., who married Miss Leonora Wilson; Mary Emma and Robert White. The eldest, Robert W., died in infanej-. Miss Emma is an accomplished and intelligent young lady, enjoying the best wishes of a host of friends. Our subject takes an interest in local affairs, and, one of the oldest settlers of the town- ship, is also one of the most thoroughly publiC-- spirited and representative citizens. .@#@ -__. Ip^OBERT W. GAILEY. Among the lumber l^ir dealers of Garnett, tbe best known in the IA^"^ building trade, one who maj' be mentioned ^P as of special prominence, is Robert W. Gal- ley, who established his lumber j'ards in this city in 1889. He kee|)S constantly on hand a large stock of dressed luiiib'T and Iniilding materials and is prepared to funii^ii at short notice almost anything in that line required by a contractor, and is one of the most popular dealers in this part of the country among the large mass of contractors and builders. Handling nothing but firgt-class goods, he fills all orders with the greatest care and with the utmost promptness, and those^ntrusting bills to him are always confident tliat they will re- ceive the very best material, cut to use with the utmost economy, and at prices which defy com- petion. Mr. Galley is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Perry County, fourteen miles northwest of Harris- 390 PORTEAIT AND BIOGRA.PHICAL RECORD buig October 26, 1838, and is a son of Alexander and Mary (White) Gaile}^ The name of Gailey originated in this manner: Man3' generations ago a Scotchman hy the name of Buchanan won a purse in a boxing contest. The money he was to receive was spread out on the lea (meadow), and as he walked over the same the people called out "Gay Lea," and he was ever after- ward known as Gailey. Three of his sons emi- grated to the North of Ireland and from them have descended the Gaileys of to-day. The grandfa- ther of our subject, Andrew Gailey, accompanied by his brother, Alexander Gailey, came from the North of Ireland and settled in Pennsylvania. Alexander Gailey never married; he was a Lieu- tenant in the Revolutionary War, and lived to be one hundred and two years of age. Grandfather Gailey was a farmer, and resided in Perry County, Pa., nearly all his life, passing his last days, how- ever, with a daughter residing in Washington County, Pa. He was about eighty-five years of age at the time of his death, and was a worthy member of the Presbyterian Church. His familj consisted of two sons and two daughters. Barbara married James Gailey and died in Indiana. Robert died in Wayne County, Ohio, where he was en- gaged in farming. Alexander was the father of our subject; and Jane married John Murray and now resides in Pana, 111. Alexander Gailey was born in Perry County, Pa., June 10, 1792, and was married in that county to Miss Mary White. He followed the peaceful pursuit of farming and met with good success in tliat calling. He also owned a sawmill, which he conducted in connection with farming for many years. When advanced in years he removed to Kansas and passed the remainder of his days in Garnett, his death occurring April 28, 1890. The mother is also deceased. Both were members of tlie Presbyterian Church at one time, bi'.t later they united with the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Gailey was a Democrat in early life, later a member of the American party, and wiien the Re- publican party was formed he rallied to its stand- ard. Eight children were born to this most estim- able couple, as follows: Margaret D., now residing in Garnett, became the wife of Alexander Garrett, and removed from Pennsylvania to Kansas in 1857. They first settled in Franklin County and later in Anderson County, where her husband was accidently killed. Elizabeth "W. married Rev. James N. Smith and resides near Garnett. Mr. .Smith isoneof the pioneer ministers of the United Presbyterian Church in Kansas. Barbara resides in Garnett. Andrew W. was a farmer, and re- sided in Perry County, Pa., for many years. His death occurred in Washington County, that state. Catherine H. resides in Garnett; Mary J. married Rev. J. 11. Adair, a minister in the United Presby- terian Church, and now resides in Missouri; Rob- ert W., our subject, and James A. complete the number. The latter was at one time a farmer, but later he became a druggist and died in Garnett. The original of this sketch was reared on a farm and received a common-school education. Until 1867 he remained under the parental roof, after which he came to Kansas and purchased eighty acres. The year previous to this, while in Kan- sas on a visit, he purchased eightj^ acres, so that when locating here he has one hundred and sixty acres of land. This land was but little improved, theie beinga log cabin and an orchard on it, but he began making improvements and engaged actively in farming and stock-raising. In 1886 he removed to Garnett and was employed in a lumber yard, where he remained two years. Returning to the farm, he remained on the same one year, and in 1889 removed to Garnett, where he purchased a half-interest in his present business. He still owns his farm and also his residence property in Gar- nett. Mr. Gailey has been twice married, first in Feb- ruary, 1868, to Miss Mary B. Calvert, daughter of John and Rebecca Calvert, and a native of west- ern Pennsylvania. Her death occurred February 25, 1888, and four children were left motherless: Maud C, wife of Charles E. McMurray, of Kansas City, Mo.; Frank A., Roy E. and Pearl E. Mr. Galley's second marriage occurred November 5, 1889, to Mrs. Anna K. Beard, »ieeKanard. In pol- ities he is a stanch Republican. He is now County Surveyor, having formerly held that position twelve years; he was Township Trustee five years, was clerk of the Board of Education of Garnett PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 391 and a member of the City Council, actino Mayor during an unexpired term caused by the resigna- tion of tlie Mayor. In liis religious views he is a United Presbyterian and is an Elder in the church. /p^ AMALIEL A. MILLSAPS, a leading citizen, enterprising general agriculturist and ar- ' '" dent temperance advocate, widely known throughout Linn County, Kan., has for many years resided upon his homestead on the northeast quarter of section 19, Centre ville Township. Mr. Millsaps, born in Lawrence County, Ind., February 5, 1824, is the son of William and Elizabeth (Mc- Guire) Millsaps, long time and highly respected residents of Indiana. The father of our subject, who was familiarly known as "Billy" Millsaps, was born in Tennessee, and was the son of Robert Millsaps, who was born in North Carolina. The pa- ternal great-grandfather of our subject emigrated from Ireland when about thirteen yjears of age, and witli his parents settling in the sunny south, later died in North Carolina. The paternal grandfather removed to Indiana from his native state and died in Brown County. The maternal great-grandfa- ther McGuire came to this country from Ireland a friendless orphan boy, and by hard work won his way in life. Grandfather John McGuire was born in Kentucky, as was also the motiier of Mr. Mill- saps. The parents, Billy and Elizabeth Millsaps, were married in Lawrence County, Ind., where they passed their wedded life, the raotlior dying in her Indiana home in 1834. The father emigrated to Iowa in 1854, and settled in Ringgold County. There he spent several years, finally removing to Decatur County, where he died in 1885. Three sons and three daughters blessed the home of the parents, our subject being the eldest son. Mr. Millsaps, reared and educated in his birthplace, remained in Lawrence County, Ind., until 1854, when he went to Ringgold County, Iowa, his home until 1865, at which time he journeyed to Kansas, and settling in Linn County, has since resided con- tinuously in this part of the state, with the excep- tion of seven years passed in Allen County. Until twenty-four years of age our subject devoted himself to the pursuiUof agriculture, and then for six years divided his time between milling and manufacturing, being chiefly engaged in wagon making. When in Iowa be gave his attention both to farming and manufacturing, with excel- lent financial results. After arriving in Kansas, Mr. Millsaps for the first six years was engaged as a huckster and also prosperously handled mer- chandise, but is now mainly employed in the till- ing of the soil and stock-raising. His fine farm of one hundred and sixty acres is under a high- ly productive state of cultivation and well im- proved with attractive and substantial buildings, a handsome residence and capacious barns. Gamaliel A. Millsaps was first united in marriage in Jackson County, Ind., February 29, 1848, then wedding Miss Ann Oglesby, a native of Kentucky. This estimable lady died in Centreville Township, June 27, 1890. She was the mother of eight chil- dren, two of whom died in infancy. Six lived to adult age: Mary C, who is the wife of John Ayers and died in Centreville Township, December 7, 1888; Sarah E., who was the wife of Aaron Hall, and died in Anderson County in the early part of 1879; Arilla J., the wife of William C. Dug- ger; William C; Nannie E., the wife of D. Mosh- ier; and James A. Upon October 8, 1892, Mr. Millsaps was united in marriage with Mrs. Barbara (Spots) Swooger, the widow of John A. Swooger. .She was a native of Germany, and was born in Baden October 31, 1837. Mr. Millsaps,' never an office-seeker, has however, occupied offices of trust to the general satisfaction of his fellow-townsmen. He was Post- master of Farlinville for a year and a-half, and has efficiently held the position of School Di- rector; he takes an active part in the religious and benevolent work of the United Brethren Church, with which he and his present wife are connected, as was also his first wife. When Mr. Millsaps first located in Iowa he assisted in the organization of 392 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Ringgold County, aided in laying out public roads and promoted other needed improvements. He en- tertained the first minister of the gospel who ever preached in the county, and the services were held in the house of our subject. Mr. Millsaps has been especially active in the temperance cause and has been successful in winning many from their habit of strong drink. Our subject lias a natural gift as a mechanic and is an expert in the use of tools. Long be- fore leaving his early home he built a fifty-foot barn for his father, and he took up the manu- facture of wagons without any instruction. In the county where he was reared he was thought a superior workman and received much encour- agement. As an agriculturist Mr. Millsaps has financially prospered, and in his efforts for the uplifting and reform of others has been blessed. During the many years of residence in Linn County, he lias made warm friends and wholly possesses the confidence and esteem of the general public. '^^l®^©!^!^ J' OSEPH M. KLEISER, M. D., a practicing physician and surgeon of Parsons, was born in Bourbon County, near Moreland, Ky., September 24, 1849. He traces his ancestry to Switzerland, whence his paternal grandfather, Joseph Kleiser, emigrated to the United States and settled in Bourbon Count3', Ky., of which he was a pioneer and prominent citizen. In the land of his birth he learned the trade of a Swiss clock- maker, and after locating in Kentucky he engaged in the manufacture of spinning wheels and other articles in common use .among the early settlers. He was a man of great inventive genius and me- chanical abilit}'. In connection with the manu- facture of spinning-wheels he engaged in clock- making, blacksmithing and the manufacture of pottery. In Grandfather Kleiser's family there were fif- teen children, of whom the nintii was Jonas, father of our subject. He was born in Bourbon County, Ky., and in the Blue Grass State married IMiss Melita, daughter of Achilles Stapp, a farmer of Scott County, and a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Mrs. Kleiser was born in Scott County, and was a member of an old Kentucky family that had emigrated thitlier from Virginia. For a number of years Jonas Kleiser epgaged as a stock-trader, and conducted an extensive pork-packing business at Louisville, Ky., shipping to New Orleans. In 1853 he went to California, where he engaged in farming and stock-raising in the northern part of the state. He met with success, and continued to make his home in the Golden State until 18(J0, when he was drowned in the Trinity River. Our subject's mother lives on the old homestead in Bourbon County, Ky. Doctor Kleiser is one of three children, the others being daughters. He was about four years old when he was taken by his parents to Califor- nia, and remained there several years. In 1859 he returned to Kentucky in order to enter school and continued there for a number of years. In 1867 he became a student in the Washington and Lee University, where he remained for two years. Upon completing his literary studies, he entered the medical department of the LTniversity of Vir- ginia. In 1870 he entered the medical department of the University of New York, from whicli insti- tution he was graduated in 1871. After completing his medical studies, the Doctor returned to Bourbon County, Ky., where he staid for one year. In 1872 he located in Parsons, where he has since conducted an extensive prac- tice in medicine and surgery. In December, 1878, he married JNIiss Elizabeth, daughter of George A. Reynolds, a native of P.lmira, N. Y., who moved to Kansas and served as the first Mayor of Ft. Scott, being closely identified with the early his- tory of that city, and serving for a time as Indian Agent to the Seminoles. His profession was tliat of an attorney, and lie was a prominent writer on the political questions of the age. Mrs. Kleiser was born in Elraira, N. Y., and by her marriage has a family of four children: Max, Carl, Fritz and Hugh. In his political belief tlie Doctor is an ardent PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 393 supporter of the Democratic party, and is an ac- tive worker in tlie ranks. He is a member of the United States Board of Pension Examiners, and was also connected witli that Board under the ad- ministration of President Garfleld. He has served as Chairman of the Democratic Central Commit- tee. At present he is local surgeon of the Mis- souri, Kansas & Texas Railroad. He is a member of the Labette County Medical Societj', and has officiated as its President. Socially he affiliates with tiie Masons, and is connected with the Mystic Shrine. ♦^^^©•©tl^^^ EMANUEL HAMPSHIRE. A traveler in Anderson County sees many attractive - - ' / homes, not only in the thriving towns, but in the agricultural districts, the evidences of pros- perity and good taste being plentiful on every hand. In Jackson Township stands a substantial house which presents a homelike appearance, around which well tilled acres stretch and con- venient farm buildings cluster. Investigation shows that this estate belongs to Emanuel Hamp- shire, a native of Seneca County, Ohio, where he was born July 15, 18:35. The paternal great-grandfather of our subject, Barney Hampshire, was a soldier in the Revo- lutionary War, which information is all that can be ascertained concerning his life. The grand- father also bore the Christian name of Barney and was a native of Maryland. He met with an un- tiniel}' end in the Muskingum River, in XDhio. The maternal grandfather, John Jacob Swope, was born in Switzerland, and being left an orphan at a tender age, came to America, where he settled in Morgan County, Ohio, in an earl}' day. There he spent the remainder of his life amid the pioneer scenes of that state, where he was well known and respected by the settlers. John and Mary (Swope) Hampshire, the parents of our subject, were natives of Maryland and Ohio, respectively. The former was born in Baltimore County, October 16, 1808, and the latter in Mor- gan County, in Eebruary, 1811. They settled in Morgan County after their marriage and lived there a short time, and then removed to Seneca County, Ohio, where they resided for thirty-one 3'ears. At that juuctuve they moved to Wood County, the same state, where the mother died August 11, 1866, and the father survived until July 29, 1892, when he, too, was called to the eter- nal home. They had ten children, six of whom reached mature years. They are: George, Henry, Emanuel, Abraham, Rachael and Catherine. Our subject was reared in his native county, and helped with the work on his father's farm un- til he became of age, and then followed the car- penter's trade for a few years in connection wjtli farming. Subsequently he devoted his entire at- tention to agriculture, and has always been very prosperous in his chosen vocation, Mr. Hamp- shire was married to Sarah Stahl, the ceremony being solemnized in Seneca County, January' 4, 1857. Mrs. Hampshire was born in that county, September 2, 1839, to Jacob Stahl, who was a na- tive of Perrj- County, Ohio, as was also his wife, who was known in her maidenhohd as Dinah Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Stahl were early settlers of Seneca County, where they lived and died in peace. Jacob's father was William Stahl, a na- tive of Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Perry County, Ohio, where they reared a family of ciiil- dren. When our subject was married he located tem- porarily in Seneca County, and in the spring of 1865 moved to Wood County, where he lived for some time. He finally landed in this county, and at once purchased land in Jackson Township, which he immediately set about improving. " He has done an immense amount of hard work, and al- though he has passed the fiftieth mile-stone in the road of life, he is still very active and able to do a great deal of labor. He is the possessor of three hundred acres of beautiful farm land, which is kept in excellent condition the year round. The union of our suliject and his wife has been blessed by tlie birth of twelve children, all of whom 394 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. reached mature years with the exception of three, who died in infancy. Tlie living children are: Rufus A., who is Principal of the Burlington public schools and a graduate of Lane's Univer- sity; Simon J., a physician and a graduate from the Keokuk Medical College; William H., a school teaciier, and a graduate from Lane's Universitj'; Clara E., the wife of William Hearst; Levi W., a farmer of Jackson Township; Mattie, wife of I. I. McKittrick; EfHe, Jessie H. and Ollie A. Mr. Hampshire is a man who takes great interest in public affairs, especially those which tend to- ward the upbuilding of the locality in which he resides. He has been connected with the United Brethren Church for many years, and is ever ready with heart and hand to do whatever is in his power for the advancement of the cause of religion. The sketch of this gentleman's life is a plain state- ment of the height to which integrity of purpose, undaunted energy and generosity of feeling can elevate a man. He is one of the most useful citi- zens of this vicinity, and one whom the people can respect and esteem, while his worthy compan- ion is also known for her social qualities and pleasant disposition, which attract many warm friends to their home. J' OHN M. HERRIMAN. To the person who closely applies himself to any occupation which he has chosen as his calling in life there can come only good results — suc- cess and a high place in the esteem of those among whom he has made his home. And Mr. Herriman is no exception to the rule, for it has been by industry and strict attention to agricult- ural pursuits only that he has attained to the posi- tion which he now enjoys. He owns five hundred acres of well improved land in Anderson County, and is engaged in general farming and stock- raising. Mr. Herriman is a native of the Buckeye State. He was born in Clarke County, May 22, 1837, and is the son of George W. and Elizabeth (Morris) Hei ri- raan. The father was born in Vermont, as was also the grandfather, Stephen Herriman. The lat- ter enlisted as a soldier in the Revolutionary War, but on account of his youth did not participate in any engagements. He removed to Ohio at an early date and located in Clarke County. The father of our subject was married in Ohio to Miss Morris, a native of the Blue Grass State, who died in February, 1847. They were the parents of three children: John M.; Stephen A., who died in Garnett; and Cinderella, who married Henry Har- per, and now resides near Hannibal, Mo. The father's second marriage resulted in the birth of three children: Luella, who is married and resides in Indianapolis; Ira, who resides in the Hoosier State; and Ida. The youthful days of our subject were passed on a farm, and in 1866 he was married to Miss Anna L. Little, a native of Clarke County, Ohio. She was born in 1843, and is a daughter of John and Mary E. Little. Previous to his marriage Mr. Herriman taught school in Oiiio two terms, and one term in Iowa. In December, 1861, he enlisted in Com- pany C, Sixth Ohio Cavalry, which was later trans- ferred to an independent battalion, and when the Eleventh Cavalry was organized this was made a part of it. He served three years and three months as a non-commissioned officer, principally in the west, fighting Indians and guarding stage routes. In 1868 he came to the Sunflower State and purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land on section 10, on which he resided until 1886, when he moved to Garnett. He is a successful farmer, and his broad acres are covered with many blooded animals — horses, cattle, hogs, etc. To Mr. and Mrs. Herriman have been born three children, Josephine, Maud and Howard, all at home, and all bright, interesting children. A Republican in iiis political principles, Mr. Herriman held the office of County Treasurei- from 1886 to 1889, inclusive, and discharged the duties of the same in a manner reflecting credit upon PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 395 himself and his party. Previously he had held the office of Trustee and School Treasurer. So- cially he is a member of the Grand Army of tlie Republic. All his attention is given to his occu- pation, and he possesses those qualities of industry and energy which have brought him so rapidly to the front. **^^ ^ l®'^®! ^ 1^^ ipjljENJAMIN F. HAMILTON. Here and ll!^, there among the fertile farms of Kansas may be found quiet, retiring people of both fho have found peace and content- ment in the surroundings of a retired home. Such has been the case with the subject of our sketch, who resides in Lincoln Township, Anderson Coun- ty, where he has made liis home since 1875. His fatlier, Rufus Hamilton, was born in Waterbor- ough, Me., in 1801, to John Hamilton and his wife. John was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and died at the great age of ninety-fowr years. The mother of our subject was Mary Orne in her single life, and was born in 1799 in Gray, Me., where she was married. Her father was David Orne, who was of Scottish ancestry. After the marriage of our subject's parents they settled in Gray, where they lived for some time, and then moved to Portland; the}^ remained there only for a short period, and then located in Aroo- stook County. They lived in that county until 1848, at which time they found a suitable location in the town of Grand Detour, 111.', where the mother died in 1856. The father tlien returned to Maine, and lived in Saco until the time of his demise. Following are the names of the children born to Rufus and Mary (Orne) Hamilton: Benja- min F., Royal G., William W. and James T. Our subject was born in (iray. Me., September 13, 182.3, and spent the first seven years in liis pative place, Whep bis parents moved to Aroo- stook County he accompanied them, and there lived on his father's farm until he reached his ma- jority, in the meantime acquiring some little knowledge of blacksmithing from his father, who was a follower of tliat trade. When he reached his twenty-first year he went to Grand Detour, III., in Ogle County, and was there employed in the Deere Plow shops, later accepting a like posi- tion in Dixon, 111., which he held until coming to Kansas. For twelve years prior to his coming to Anderson County he was engineer for the com- pany in whose employ he had been for so long, and to which he had been a valuable workman. When he came to this county he settled on sec- tion 27, in Lincoln Township, where he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising ever since. Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage in Grand Detour, May 9, 1856, to Miss Margaret Ilarkness, who was born in Newburgh, N. Y., December 31, 1835. Their union has been blessed by the birth of four children: Mary O., the wife of F. Hayes; William, who married Lizzie Smitli; Lillie, widow of the late Henry Corman; and Jennie, who is also married. Our subject has filled the office of School Director, and is very much interested in all things looking toward the improvement of his section. He is an energetic, honest, progressive and upright citizen and ranks high in the community. ■^m^' J0SP:PH WAYMIRE, an energetic general agriculturist and successful stock-raiser, has for a number of years industriously culti- vated a fine farm of three hundred" and three acres, located on section 30, in Centreville Township, Linn County. Mr. Waymire lias dur- ing his years of residence in this locality been intimately associated in local improvements and l)rogress, and, being a liberal-spirited man, enjoys the esteem of his neighbors and fellow-townsmen. Our subject is a native of Indiana, and was born May 9, 1841, in Madison County. His father, Noah 396 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPIIICAF. RECORD. Waymire, spent the first two years of his life in the stale of his nativity, (Jhio, and then with iiis parents removed to Indiana. Tiie paternal grand- parents made their home in Wayne County, and there the father was reared, educated, and later married, being joined in the bonds of wedlock in 1829 with Miss Mary Howard, a native of AVayne County, Ind. The parents, immediately after their marriage, settled in Madison County, and remained permanently in that part of Indiana until 1882, when they emigrated to I^inn County, Kan., •locating in Pleasanton, where the father died September 4, 1884. The excellent mother survived almost four years, passing to her rest at a good old age, August 8, 1888. Thirteen sons and daughters hud gathered about the fireside of the parents, and of this goodly number our subject was the sixth in the order of birth, and he attained to manhood on his fa- ther's Indiana farm. Attending the district school of the home neighborhood and assisting in the daily cares incidental to the life of a farmer, he grew up to mature years manly and self-reliant. He remained with his parents some time after reaching his majority, and was thoroughly verted in the pursuit of agricultiiro when lie began life for himself. On November 21), ISOfi, were united in mariiage Joseph Waymire and Miss Nancy Paterson, a na- tive of Madison County, Ind., born May 16, 1840, and a lady of excellence and worth. The father of Mrs. Waymire, William Paterson, born in the sunny south, spent the early days of boyhood in his native state,Virginia. The mother, Mrs. Nancy (Carroll) Paterson, was by birth a Kentuckian. Mr. and Mrs. Paterson, long-time and pioneer resi- dents of Indiana, were widely known and highly respected. The father, after a long life of useful- ness, died in Madison County, Ind.; the mother, surviving for some time, passed away in Miami County. They were the parents of nine cliililrcn. of whom Mrs. Waymire was the youngest. Immediately succeeding his marriage, our sub- ject settled in Madison County, Ind., and tilled the fertile soil of that locality until 1877, when he emigrated with his wife and family to Linn Coun- ty, Kan. Mr. Waymire first located in Paris Town- there a few months settled e he now resides, in Cen- ship, but after ren upon tlie line far; treville Township. The iini .f Mr. mid Mrs. Waymire has been l)l(\s>e(l by the birth of ten sons and (laughters: Frank, William S.; Laura, wife of Calvin Thomp- son; Jane, ('harlie, Jesse, Etta, Howard, Annie and Helva. lirigiit and intelligent young people, these brolhei's and sisters occupy positions of useful in- lluence and have all enjoyed excellent educational opportunities, worthily fitting them for any duties to wiiich they may be called. Mr. Waymire is a citizen of public enterprise, and, interested in both the local and national man- agement of office, gives his supi)ort to the man best adapted to the reriiiironients of the ixisiUon. -m ^p!»)KORGE W. COHLK, an inlluential and pro- ill ^T^ gressive agriculturist of Linn County and ^^4) " citizen of Liberty Township, owns and operates a valuable tract on section 24, township 20, range 22. His residence in Kansas dates from 1877. He is a native of Kentucky, and was born in Floyd County November C, 1844, being the son of William and Martha (Harris) CJoble, natives, re- spectively, of Kentucky and Virginia. The pater- nal grandfather of our subject, Jacob Goble, was a jiative of the Old Dominion and an early settler of the Blue Grass State. A farmer by occui)ation,William Goble was thus engaged throughout the entire period of his activ- ity, and was a continuous resident of Floyd Coun- ty, Ky., until his death, which occurred at the age of seventy-four. Subsequently, his widow went to Nebraska, and now makes her home with her son Richard, in Barren, that state. There were eleven children in the family, as follows: Jane, who mar- ried Jefferson Harris, and died in Floyd County, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 397 Ky.; Eliza, who liecaine tlie wife of Elkanah Keith, and is a resident of Linn County, Kan.; Martha, who is married, and lives in Floyd County, Ky.; Mary, who became the wife of James Burchett, and lives in Floyd County, Ky.; Frances, Mrs. K. Harreld, of Chester, Neb.; James, who resides in Floyd County-, Ky.; George, the subject of this biographical notice; Andrew J., of Chester, Neb.; Jacob, a resident of Floyd County, Ky.; Jefferson, residing in Chester, Neb.; and Richard, who makes his home in Barren, Neb. Upon the home farm in Floyd County, our sub- ject attained to a sturdy manhood, ac(iuiring l)hys- ical strength and mental vigor well fitting him for the battle of life. During the dark days of the Civil War, he resided iu Kentucky, and experi- enced all the horrors of the deadly conflict, al- though not an active participant in any struggle. His father, however, was a soldier in the Confed- erate army, and naturally his symi)athies were on the side of the south. In 18G9, he journeyed to Missouri, and made his home in Cass County until 1877. Therein 1874, he was united in mar- riage with Miss Frances Peton, a native of Howard County, Mo., and the daughter of Horatio and Frances (Mead) Peton. Coming to Kansas in 1877, Mr. Goble first rented land at Twin Springs, Miami County, hi 1879, he came to Linn County, and two years later he purchased eighty acres of his present farm, which was then raw prairie. Through industry and good management he has acquired the ownership of two hundred and twenty acres, upon which he engages in farming and stock-raising. He has erepted a complete set of farm buildings, including a com- modious residence and barn. He has accumulated his property through energy and untiring indus- try, and his success proves the possession of abili- ties of a high order. Mr. and Mrs. Goble are tiie parents of four chil- dren: Dora, Horatio, Newton and Laura. The family occu|)ies a high position in the social cir- cles of Liberty Township, and Mrs. Goble is jjrom- inent in the United Brethren Church, to which she has belonged for a number of years. In former years Mr. (ioble was identified with the Demo- cratic party, the principles of which he had been taught to cherish in youth, but he now afTiliates with the Poi)ulists and gives his influence to the growth of that new political organization. >^ -^^^m^^^-m^m^^-^ eALVlN C. KKUR. Tiiis old settler of Linn County came here from Elkhart County, Ind., in the fall of 1857, and has since made his home on section 14, CentreviUe Town- ship, where he owns and operates a finely improved farm. He is the son of John and Nancy (Kessey) Kerr, natives of Pennsylvania, who married and settled in Mansfield, Kichland County, Ohio, and from there removed to De Kalb County, Ind. La- ter they made settlement in Elkhart County, Ind., and came from there to Linn County, Kan., in the fall of 1857, locating in CentreviUe Township, near the village of Goodrich. There both died,, the father in 1858, and the mother in 1887. The second of three children, Ebenezer, Calvin C. and David, our subject was born in Mansfield, Ohio, October 21, 1837. He grew to manhood in the Iloosier State, receiving such advantages as were obtainable in that section of country. His time was devoted mainly to the work of farming, and early in life he acquired n th()rnun;h knowledge of agriculture in every del. li I In iIk' fall of 1857 he accompanied his faihci lo l.inn County, and has since been a resident of CentreviUe Township. At the opening of the Civil War he was one of the brave boys in blue who, having offered their serv- ices for the preservation of the Union, marched to the front and fought for the Old Flag. He enlisted in September, 1861, becoming a member of Com- pany E, Sixth Kansas Cavalry, and served until January, 1865, receiving an honorable discharge at the expii'ation of his period of service. Upon returning to the inirsuits of civil life, Mr. Kerr resumed fartiiing upon his estate in Centre- viUe Township, and during the years that have 398 PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. since come and gone he has secured a large num- ber of improvements and has greatly enhanced the value of the property. His landed possessions now aggregate one hundred and sixty-nine acres, upon which all the buildings necessary for farm work liave been erected. He is a Republican in his po- litical opinions, and has held the office of Consta- ble, as well as other local offices, in whicli he has rendered efficient service. A sketch of the life of Mr. Kerr would be in- complete were no mention made of the lady who, for a quarter of a centur3', has been his devoted lielpraate and cheerful assistant in every enter- prise. She was in maidenhood Martha J. Walker, and was born in North Carolina, being the daugh- ter of Alfred and Susan (Sales) Walker. Her par- ents came to Linn County in the spring of 1857 and settled in Centrcville Township, where they remained until death. Eight children comprised their family: Sarah, Martlia J., Margaret, Charles, John, Susan, William and Mary. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr are the parents of six surviving children: John C. F., Minnie, George, Edward, Ross and Hester. =-^^M^m-^^-m^m &UGH M. BROOK. There is in Blue Mound ; no residence more attractive or inviting than the beautiful home where Mr. and Mrs. Brook hospitably welcome and charm- ingly entertain their hosts of warm personal friends. As one of the most prominent and pro- gressive of Linn County's citizens, Mr. Brook has been one of the important factors in the develop- ment of the city where he makes his home, and has also aided in the material advancement of the county. Having resided in the Sunflower State since 1871, he has witnessed its rapid growth and has seen it attain a place among the most progress- ive of the United States. In connection with this sketch of the life of Mr. Brook, a brief resume of events of interest in his honored father's career may with propriety be presented. Isaiah J. Brook was a native of Mus- kingum County, Ohio, and there resided until 1837, when, accompanied by his family, he re- moved to Illinois and settled in Henderson Coun- ty. There his marriage occurred, uniting him with Miss Jane T. Marshall, a native of South Carolina, who is now in Henderson County, 111. After his marriage he continued the tranquil life of a tiller of the soil, gradually adding to his property until he owned fifteen hundred acres in Illinois, besides some property in Kansas. For a number of years he engaged in loaning money, and although ham- pered in early life by poverty and other obstacles, he nevertheless accumulated a competency. His death occurred in Henderson County, August 18, 1890, at the age of sevent3'-six years, eight months and eight days. In the family of Isaiah J. Brook there were ten children, two of whom died in childhood. The others are: John A., of Henderson County, 111.; Maria, wife of William P. Barnes, a resident of Blue Mound, Kan.; James W., whose home is in Henderson County, 111.; our subject; Margaret E., the wife of John Geddes, of Prairie City, 111.; Maiy, who married George Pierce and resides in Henderson County, III.; and Albert Thomas, of Blue Mound. In politics Isaiah Brook was a Douglas Democrat in early years, but since 1860 has affiliated with the Republicans. While a resi- dent of Henderson County he served ^as County Commissioner. In his religious connections he was identified with the United Presbyterian Church. Mr. Brook graduated from the United Presb3'- terian College at Monmouth, 111., in 1869, and on his father's farm, in Henderson County, a thorough knowledge of agriculture was instilled in liis mind. In 1871 he came to Kansas and set- tled upon one hundred and sixty aces located in Blue Mound, which he had purchased while on a visit to the Sunflower State the year previous. The land boasted but few improvements, and it required some years of arduous toil to bring the soil to a high state of cultivation. He devoted bis attention to general farming and stock-raising, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 399 and made his home on the farm until the spring of 1886, when he located in Blue Mound and erected tlie residence in which his family now resides. From time to time he has added to his landed pos- sessions, until he is now the owner of over two thousand acres, forming a valuable property and the source of a handsome income. He deals ex- tensively in live-stock and makes a specialty of breeding and raising fine grades of stock. In November, 1885, Mr.' Brook organized the Bank of Blue Mound and superintended the erec- tion of the bank building. He was Cashier of the bank for about four years, when he disposed of his interest to the present owners. In 1882 the town company was organized and he was chosen its Treasurer, and was one of its most active men. In politics he is a Republican, but takes no inter- est or part in local political affairs other than to cast his ballot for the candidates of his party. In his religious connections he is a member of the United Presbyterian Church and a liberal supporter of that denomination. He was married in 1871 to Miss Rachel A., a daughter of .John and .lane (Orr) Maxwell, and a native of Iowa. One child, Jennie, has blessed the union. [fL^ ON. JOHN W. MILLER. There is an ob- ||rjj| scuritj' in the game of life that to the ro- /^ bust mind is always attractive. The im- (^j portant uncertainty of tltc Ijnal outcome serves as an incentive to great deeds. To push forward and win tlie battle is one common im- pulse and ambition of humanity. But in this vast concourse of struggling warriors the num- ber who achieve success is comparatively small, and in the majority of instances is confined to those wlio by reason of family inheritance or ex- tended learning have a better start than their fellows. Without these qualifications .success is 14 rarely attained, and when it is the fortunate being is invariably the possessor of an indomitable will, untiring energy and an unusual amount of na- tive shrewdness and ability. Sucli a man is the Hon. John AV. Miller, the present Probate Judge of Anderson Count}-. A native of Oliio, his birth occurred in Tuscara- was County July 30, 1850, he being a sou of George and Sarah (Braninger) Miller, natives of the Key- stone State. The parents were married in Ohio, and soon afterward settled in Tuscarawas Coun- ty, where they remained until 1866, and then made their way to Kansas. _ For about eighteen months tiiey resided in Douglas County, but from there they removed to Bates County, Mo., remain- ing there two j-ears, and thence to Linn County, where they resided until 1870. They then came to Anderson County and settlied near Hickory Grove, Rich Township, where the father resides at the present time. The mother passed awaj- Jan- uary 5, 1891. Thiey were the parents of six chil- dren, all of whom grew to mature years. The Hon. John W. Miller, tlie only son in the family, made his home under the parental roof until after settling in Anderson. Count}'. His youthful days were passed in assisting on the farm and in attending the common schools, in which he received a good practical education. In Sep- tember, 1873, he commenced teaching school, and. for sixteen years gave nearl}- his entire time to that profession, doing all his teaching in four dis- tricts. Being naturally of a studious turn of mind, he applied himself diligently during his spare moments and thus obtained a good educa- tion. In the fall of 1890 his superior ability was recognized by the people and he was elected to his present position, and re-elected in 1892. In the year 1878 our subject was married to Miss Alice Elizabeth Miller, a distant relative. She was a native of Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth j\Iiller. Six children have blessed this union, viz.: Roj', Ola, Lonnie, Samuel, Harry and Dale. Formerly in- dependent in his political views, he is now a Pop- ulist, and was one of the organizers of the People's party in the southern part of Anderson County. Before being elected judge he served his township 400 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. as Trustee and Clerk, and held otber local posi- tions. He is a man of excellent judgment and is un- questionably one of the foremost citizens. Gifted with intelligence, of unswerving integrity, he to- day commands the respect of his fellow-men, and numbers his friends only by his number of ac- quaintances. Socially, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He owns a farm of one hun- dred and sixty acres of land near Kincaid. This he purchased when it was raw prairie, and he now has the same under cultivation, and on it has a good orchard. He has been a resident of Garnett since 1891, and is universally respected. -^^^il-^-'^f OHN N. I5ARNKS. The Blue Mound Sun 11 was established on the 21st of May, 1883, |l by W. P. Barnes, who conducted the paper for one year. He then disposed of his in- terest in the enterprise to George Botkin, who sub- sequently sold out to the present owner, the sub- ject of our sketch, and the editor and proprietor of the paper. It is an eight-column folio, Repub- lican in politics and devoted to the interests of Blue Mound and Linn County. The success of this weekly and the hearty support it receives from the people of the county are abundant evi- dence of the high ai)preciation in which it is held. It has earned success by the zealous advocacy of all measures to promote the growth and develop- ment of the industries of southeastern Kansas. Born in Henderson County, III., January 15, 1864, our subject is the son of John N. and Sarah ¥i. (Deerwester) Barnes, natives, respectively, of Cortland County, N. Y., and Ohio. The Barnes fam- ily was represented in New York earl3' in the his- tory of the state, and its members for several gen- erations were identified with the histor3' of Massa- chusetts, John N. Barnes was born in 1833, the son of Asa Barnes, and when a boy removed to Ohio. Upon attaining his majority he went to Ripley County, Ind., where he married. Later, in 1859, he made settlement in Henderson County, 111. At the opening of the Civil AVar, Mr. Barnes, Sr., became a most devoted adherent of the cause of the Union and offered his service in behalf of the cause of the nortli. In May, 1862, he was mustered into service with Company C, Ninety- first Illinois Infantry. At Nollen Mills, Ky., he was taken prisoner in December, 1862, and later was parolled, when he returned home. In June, 1863, the prisoners were exchanged and he then went back to the field of battle. He participated in a number of important engagements, and was wounded and taken to the hospital at New Orleans, where he died February 14, 1864. He left, besides his widow, two children, Alvah C, a resident of Atlanta, Ind.; and John N., of this sketch. The mother of our subject afterward became the wife of G. W. Dowell, and four children were born of that union: David R., Charles C, Cora and Eva (de- ceased). When five years of age, our subject accompanied his mother's family to Iroquois County, 111., where he resided on a farm near Rankin. He was a stu- dent in the common schools and was gradu- ated from the Rankin schools in 1881. Three years afterward he entered the Grand Prairie Sem- inary, at Onarga, 111., completing the course in June, 1887, when the degree of Bachelor of Science and the honors of his class were conferred upon him. On the day after his graduation he assumed charge of the editorial department of the Onarga Leader, and continued in that position for a short time. In the year 1888, Mr. Barnes came to Kansas, and on the 2d of April of that year he purchased the Sun. November 2, 1888, fire swept the village of Blue Mound, and the office of the Sun was reduced to ashes. The paper, however, did not miss an issue and was soon located in new quarters. This fact of itself is enough to prove the enterprise of the proprietor and manager. The Sun is a wel- come guest in hundreds of homes in Linn County, and its shrewd, keen editorials not only show the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 401 quick perceptive qualities of the editor, but are also formative in their character, molding the opinions of the thinking, intelligent public. In politics Mr. Barnes has always been a Repub- lican, and has for years taken an active part in public affairs. While yet a student in school he was an intelligent reader and held decided opin- ions upon all subjects of national importance. Upon coming to Kansas his abilities were very soon recognized, and in the year 1889 he was chosen a member of the County Central Commit- tee; he still retains tliat office, and for two years has served as Secretary of the committee. So- cially, he is a member of the Sons of Veterans, being Captain of M. M. Crocker Camp No. 157. §IMOTHY H. JONES. Of the various en- terprises that have made Greeley one of the thriving cities of Anderson County, the lumber trade has alwaj'S held an import- ant place, employing large capital in its con- duct, and giving to cognate industries a decided impetus by the energy and ability displayed in its development. Among the most active, enter- prising firms engaged in this line is that of Jones & Harrison, which deals extensively in lumber and building material at Greeley. Timothy H. Jones was born in Clinton QJounty, Ind., September 29, 1846, to the marriage of Uriah and P^lizabeth (Boyle) Jones. The grandfather of our subject was a native of AVales, and on first coming to the United States settled in Virginia. He was married in that state, but later moved to Pennsylvania, where he passed the remainder of his days. His son, Uriah, father of our subject, grew to manhood and was married in tlie Key- stone State. From there he moved to Indiana, settled in Clinton County, but in 1851 moved from there to Iowa, stopping near Mt. Vernon at first. About 1854 he settled in Poweshiek County, that state, and there purchased raw land. pa3'ing for the same with a land warrant given him for service in the Mexican War. He became wealthy as a farmer, and died in tliat state April 3, 1893, aged eighty years, lacking ten days. The mother is still living. Besides farming, Mr. Jones followed contracting and building, and for a number of years had quite an extensive busi- ness, building churcfies and schoolhouses. He af- filiated with the Democratic part}' in his political views and for some time w.as County Commis- sioner of Poweshiek County. Left an orphan at an early age, and being the youngest of the fani- il}', he was bouud out. After reaching his four- teenth birthday he branched out for himself, and what he accumulated was the result of many years of hard labor. Uriah Jones was one of the civil engineers who surveyed the AVabash Canal, having, fol- lowed surveying more or less for many years. So- cially, he was a member of the. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being Past Grand Master. A complete account of the life of this worthy citizen will be found in the history of Poweshiek Coun- ty. He was the father of ten children, who are named in the order of their births as follows: John W., a farmer of Poweshiek County, Iowa; Uriah C, a physician of Carroll County, Iowa; Newton Jasper, a physician at Shelby, Iowa; Tim- othy IL; Henry S., a farmer of Audubon, Iowa; Martha, who married S. M. Winchell and resides at Malcolm, Iowa: David F., a merchant of Cali- fornia; Jacob, a farmer on the old homestead; Dora; Frank, of Poweshiek County, Iowa; and George W., a physician of Boulder. Colo. The original of this notice, wIkj was the fourth in order of birth of the above-mentioned children, was reared on the farm, 'attended the coramoa schools and served an apprenticeship at the carpenter's trade. Later he worked at his trade with his fa- ther, but in 1869 he came to Kans.as and pur- chased sixt3' acres of prairie land in Liberty Town- ship, Linn County, which he at once began improving. At the same time he carried on his trade, and subsequently purchased one hundred acres. Until 1884 our subject was a resident of Linn County, after which he rented his land and moved 402 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. to Greeley, wbere he followed his trade until 1888. He then embarked in tlie lumber business at Good- rich, continued there three j-ears, and then sold out and returned to Greele3', where lie has since been engaged in the lumber business under the firm name of Jones & Harrison. June 16, 1870, lie wedded Miss Lizzie Holmes, a native of Browns- ville, Ohio, but at the time of her marriage a resi- dent of Poweshiek County, Iowa, and the daugh- ter of Tiiomas J. and Eliza Holmes. Mr. and Jlrs. Jones' union was blessed by the birth of six children, as follows: Mayne D., Alice M., Iris E., Ihuiy, Frank A. and Opal. Formerly a Democrat in politics, lie is now a Populist, and has lield a number of local offices. At one time he was a candidate for county office, but his part}- was in the minority. He is a member of Greeley' Lodge No. 211, A. F. & A. M., and in his religious views h.as been a Metliodist for nearly thirty years. Our subject had two brothers in the Civil War, and, aitliougli but a boy of fifteen at that time, he was anxious to fight for the Old Flag. They would not enlist him, but he joined Company C, Sixth Iowa Cavalry, and remained with the same for tiiree months. ri/,-^ ON. WILLIAM H. RYAN, a successful mer- Wljij chant of Brazilton, is also one of the most !^^ prosperous farmers of Walnut Township, (^ Crawford County, and has accumulated a valual)le property solely by the exercise of his in- herent industry and perseverance. His early ad- vantages were quite limited, he being thrown largely upon his own resources and obliged to figlitthe battle of life for some time with little to encourage him. The fact that he is now the owner of three hundred and sixty acres of land is suffi- cient indication of the manner in which he has spent his time, and illustrates forcibly what a man may accomplish by a resolute will, prudence, economy and good management. Born in Omaha, Neb., on the 15th of August, 1857, the subject of this sketch was tiiirteen 3'ears old when, in 1870, he accompanied his parents to Osage Mission, Kan., where he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the common schools. His parents, William and Bridget (Dougliney) Ryan, were natives of London, England, and Can- ada, respectively. The former emigrated thence to Canada, where they were united in marriage. The^- located in Omaha in 1854, and resided in that city until 1870, removing thence to Osage Mission. The mother is now deceased, and the fatlier resides in Osage Mission. Their union resulted in the birth of eleven children, of whom ten grew to manhood and womanhood, our subject being the fourth in order of birth. At an early age our subject was introduced to the various employments of the farm, and chose its peaceful pursuits as his vocation, altliough in connection therewith he has also engaged in mer- cantile pursuits. In 1878 he married Miss Ella Songer, wlio was born in Iowa, being the daughter of Harrison Songer. She is a lady of estimable character, and since her marriage has joined the Roman Catholic Church, of which Mr. Ryan is a communicant. Throughout Crawford County, our subject and his wife are well known, and being genial and pleasant in manners, and possessing more than ordinary ability and intelligence, they are deservedly very popular. They are the parents of seven children. Until 1882 Mr. Ryan devoted his attention ex- clusively to farming, but since that time he has also engaged in the grain, lumber and mercantile business. During the administration of President Arthur he was appointed Postmaster at Brazilton, and held that position for eight years, when he re- signed. In 1886 he was nominated on the ticket of the Democratic party as Representative from this district to the State Legislature, his opponent being Col. Edward Brown. He was defeated by one hundred and ninety votes, which proves his popularity, for there is a usual Republican majority in this county of six hundred. For the past ten years he has served as delegate to every Demo- Portrait a^d biographical recorI). 403 cratic Convention held in the state, and until 1892 he was one of the foremost workers of the Demo- cratic party. He was then nominated by the Pop- ulists as Representative from this district, and lacked onlj' a few votes of being nominated State Senator bj' the same convention. His nomination was by acclamation, and he was the nominee of both the Populists and Democrats, being elected by the fusion of these political orfjanizations. He served as temporary ciiairman of the Populist House, and has been instrumental in materially promoting the welfare of his fellow-citizens. ^=©^B'*'^*E^ m I OSEPH A WELLS ably represents the busi- interests of Erie, for he is one of its I leading and prominent citizens, doing busi- ness here as an attorney at law and dealer in real-estate and mortg.ige loans. He was born in White Hall, Greene County, 111., March 24, 1838. His grandfather, Philip Wells, was in the War of 1812, and served at the battle of New Orleans. His father, Samuel Wells, was born in Cheatham County, Tenn., and from Nashville, that state, re- moved to Illinois, becoming one of the first set- tlers of Greene County. He located in Walker- ville Township, where he purchased and improved large tracts of land. At one time he owned about six hundred acres. In politics he was an old-line Democrat. The mother of our subject, who bore tlie maiden name of Mary Powers, was also a na- tive of Tennessee. Both parents are new deceased. Joseph Wells was reared in his native county and was educated in the old-time log schoolhouse. In every particular he is a self-made man. He read law with Judge Hodges, of Carrollton, 111., preparatory to practice, and at the early age of twenty-one was elected Justice of the Peace. After the breaking out of the late war, lie enlisted in Company H, Ninety-first Illinois Infantry, wliich was organized at Camp Butler. From the 8th of October until the 27th of December, 1862, he was engaged in scouting through Kentucky after Mor- gan, and on tlie last date above mentioned the Union forces met that general and his troops in battle at Elizabethtown. The Ninety-first was forced to surrender, but was soon afterward paroljed, and on the 5th of June, 1863, was exchanged. Tiie troops were then newly armed and equipped and sen4, down the Mississippi to Vicksburg, thence to Port Hudson, after which they engaged in scoutiii";- until August, when they went to New Ork'ans. On tlie Cth of September, they took jiart in the bailie of Morganza Bend, and the next day started for Atchafalaya. The regi- ment fell back to Morganza, then went to Nevv Orleans, and on the- 23d of October was sent to Texas. They made a raid on Salt Lake, ninety miles out into the enemy's country, which' the3' captured, securing several hundred mules and horses. On the 9tli of January, 1864, they arrived at Brownsville, on the Rio Grande. Subsequently tliey went to New Orleans and thence to Mobile, marching through the . swamps, wading creeks, swimming the rivers and building corduroy roads'. Subsequently occurred the attack on Spanish Fort, which after fourteen days surrendered, and then occurred the capture of Ft. Blakely. One after another the strongholds of the south were taken, and on the 12th of April Mobile surrendeied. General Haidy,of tlie Confederate foices, attempted to get awa}' with the stores, but was iiiloreeptod h}' the Second Piiigade. Here Cai)t. Joseph A. Wells and Capt. A. S. Stover, with Comi.anies 11. C. H, F, D and A of the Ninety-first Kegimenl, put the enemy to rout after a running fight of three miles. Our subject was made Orderly Sergeant on the organization of his regiment. First Lieutenant October 23, 1863, and Captain on the 16th of Au- gust, 1864. On the 12th of July, 1866, he was honorably discharged, after tiiree years of faithful and valiant service. Captain Wells then returned to Greene County, and went to Adair County, Mo., where he bought an improved farm, but in March, 1866, he sold out, and on the 4th of April, 1866, came to this county. 404 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. He was married March 25, 1860, to Miss Matilda, daughter of Pleasant Wood, an old settler of Cireeno County, 111. She died June 25, 1891, leav- ing five sons and a daughter: Logan IL, who has cliarge of his father's stock enterprises; Selh G., foreman of the printing oflice of the Republican- Record; lijron C, who is in partnership with his father, and has charge of the loan and insurance department; Jay C, who is employed in the Key- stone hotel, in Joplin, Mo.; Loyal T., who is the owner of a ranch in Oklahoma, and Jennie E., a model young lady of nineteen, who is her father's housekeeper. Since coming to Kansas, Mr. AVells has engaged in the practice of law, and is also doing a real-es- tate, mortgage, loan and insurance business. He is also pension agent for southeastern Kans.as, and has probably obtained three thousand pensions. He has been Supreme Protector of the Order of Select Friends from its organization five years ago. He was one of the thirteen organizers of this society, which was formed June 5, 1888, in lola, Kan. Its headquarters are at Ft. Scott, and Dr. W. I. Linn is Supreme Recorder. Lodges have been established in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. This is the leading insurance organization of southeastern Kansas. Captain Wells was elected Probate Judge of Neosho County in 1866, the first to fill that office, which he held two years. In 1868, he embarked in the hotel business, and was proprietor of the Erie House until 1883. During that time he also served in official positions, and in 1872 73 was United States Deputy Marshal. In the latter year he was a[)pointed to the United States Civil Ser- vice. He has held the office of Justice of the Peace for a number of terms, was Police Judge, Mayor of the city and a member of the Common Council. He is now Chairman of the Board of Eiducation. The Captain takes great interest in civic socie- ties and holds membership with Erie Lodge No. 22, O. S. F.; Parsons Lodge No. 1, P. A.; Erie ]>odge No. 109, K. P.; Erie Lodge No. 2017, K. H.; Erie Camp No. 1101, M. W. A.; Erie Lodge No. 76, A. F. & A. M.; Valley Chapter No. 11, K. A. M.; Erie Lodge No. 136, O. E. S.; Erie Lodge No. 275, A. O. U. W.; Erie Lodge No. 37, L.G. A. R.; Erie Post No. 311, G. A. R.; Erie Division No. 16, U. R. K. P., and Parsons Lodge No. 14, W. W. He is now Colonel of the Neosho County (Kan.) Regiment of the Grand Army of Republic, and has been Commander of the Grand Army post; Master of the Masonic fraternity; Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star; the First Chancellor-Commander of the Knights of Pythias, and has filled various other large offices. Captain Wells h.as long been recognized as a prominent and influential citizen of the commu- nity. He surveyed the town site of Erie, and was one of three who drew lots for the corner on which his office is located. He now owns a nice home and several other buildings in Va'w, and four hun- dred acres of valuable land northeast of the city, which yields to him a good income, for the fields are well tilled. He there also has twenty head of standard-bred horses. His well conducted business interests and his untiring labors have brougiit to hi in a handsome competence. His life has been well and worthily spent. A faitliful soldier dur- ing his country's hour of peril, he is alike true in times of peace. «^ ■^^—^ eAPT. L. FRENCH WILLIAMS, a prominent Grand Army man and leading citizen of Mound City, Linn County, Kan., is a na- tive of Brown County, 111., and was born in White Oak Springs, October 6, 1837. His parents, Joshua P. and Hannah (French) Williams, settled in Brown County, 111., in 1836, and were num- bered among the earl3' pioneers of the state. Tlic father rose to prominence, and in 1846 became a Captain of dragoons in the Illinois militia. The four children who clustered in the home of the parents were L. French, Lizzie, Marcellus and Han- nali. In religious belief the father was a Mormon, and the mother was a Presbyterian. Joshua P. fOETRAiT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 405 Williams died in 1872, mourned by many friends; the mother, surviving some years, passed away in 1888. She was a woman of ability, and having been a school teacher in Ohio, educated her chil- dren at home. Becoming a bread-winner at fif- teen j'ears of age, our subject clerked in a store, where he remained from 1855 until 1857, and then spent one j'ear in study in a school at Liberty, Ind. He next resumed his duties as a clerk, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits un- til the breaking out of the Civil War. Answer- ing to the call of the Government, upon August 3, 1861, L. French Williams enlisted in Company C, Twenty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, and mus- tered in as First Sergeant, was sent from Camp Butler, 111., to Jacksonville, where he remained a week, then went on to Decatur, and at Cairo en- tered the camp of instruction. Our subject fought in the battle of Belmont, under Gen. U. S. Grant, then, forwarded,to Colum- bus, Ky., was stationed there two weeks. He as- sisted in the capture of Island No. 10, and was promoted to the Second Lieutenancy before the engagement of Belmont. Next sent to Pittsburg Landing, Lieutenant Williams actively participated in the conflict of Corinth under Halleck; from there lie proceeded to luka, then went forward to Tuscumbia, thence to Decatur, Ala.; lie then fought in Nashville, Tenn., under command of Gen. John M. Palmer. Our subject later took part in the en- gagements of the Army of the Cumberland and fought in the battle of Stone River under General Sheridan. The command then drove General Bragg's army into Chattanooga, and September 19, 1863, Captain Williams fought in the battle of Chickamauga. On the second day he was des- perately wounded by a gunshot, which, striking the light temple, passed through liis head and came out in the centre of the left check. The ball severing fhe optic nerve of the right eye, our sub- ject lost the use of that member, and was also de- prived of the senses of taste and smell. Insensible for three days. Captain Williams was left on the field for dead, and for twelve dreary days of suffering remained there. Finally rescued from the horrors of the field, he was borne to the hos- pital in. Chattanooga, where his wounds were skill- fully cared for by Dr. E. H. Bowman, surgeon of our subject's own regiment. Captain Williams remained in Chattanooga Hos- pital until the middle of November, 1863, when he was sent back to Nashville Hospital. He was later removed to the Parole Camp at St. Louis. Mo., and remained there until exchanged in June, 1864. He returned to military duty in Nash- ville,and was sent to Springfield, 111., and wasmust- ered out with his regiment September 20, 1864. Captain Williams at once returned to his home in Pike County, III., and in the winter of 1867 went into the mercantile business in Perry, where he remained until 1872, then locating permanently in Linn County, Kan., and settling on a farm at Blue Mound. His homestead, though raw prairie land, yielded to culture and was under excellent improvement when in the year 1882 he removt'd to Mound City, here entering the office of Register of Deeds and Abstracts as Deputy. In the fall of 1883 Captain Williams was ■ elected Regis- ter of Deeds, and with faithful ability discharged the duties of the position until January, 1888. Since then he has not engaged in any regular bus- iness, the vision of his apparently uninjured eye failing him rapidly. Distinguished upon the field for his gallant conduct, our subject received his promotion as First Lieutenant in May, 1862, and became Captain December 1, 1862. After the war, upon May 2, 1865, were united in marriage Captain L. French Williams and Miss Nannie L. Bertrees, a native of Pike County, III., and a daughter of CharleSM. Bertrees, now a well known resident of Mound City. Five children have brightened with their cheerful presence the home of Captain and Mrs. Williams. Clara, the eldest-born, is the wife of E. N. Smith; she is the mother of one child, and resides in El Dorado, Kan. The other daughters are in the order of birth Nettie M., Fannie, Hannah and Emma. These ac- complished sisters have all received good educa-. tions. Miss Nettie, possessed of artistic tastes, is studying in Chicago. Our subject and his estima- ble wife are both valued members of the Baptist Church and foremost in good work. Captain Williams assisted in establishing Montgomery Post No. 33, G« A. R., in Mound City, and was the 406 P0r4TRAIT AKD BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. first Commander. He is fraternally associated with the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and has been Recorder of the society for eight years. He likewise afliliates with the Ancient Free & Ac- cepted Masons, and among these various orders has a host of sincere friends. Politically a Re- publican and a local leader in the councils of the "party of reform and progress," Captain Williams has frequently been a delegate to conventions, wliere, ably representing his constituents, he has displayed executive ability of a high order. A true friend and upright citizen, our subject enjoys the entire confidence of his fellow-townsmen, and together with his wife and family occupies a posi- tion of social influence. Suffering through long years from the terrible wound received upon the field of battle, and knowing that the latter days of his life must be clouded by impaired eyesight, Captain Williams has the proud consolation that his sacrifice was not in vain, and that national ex- istence to-day owes its preservation to the loyal heroes of the Civil War. SRAP:L K. BROWN, a prosperous farmer of Crawford County and the owner of valuable land in Lincoln Township, was born in Stephenson County, 111., in 1840. He is the de- scendant of loyal and patriotic forefathers, and may be justly proud of the fact that both his pa- ternal and maternal grandfathers were valiant soldiers in the War of the Revolution. His par- ents. Col. Ezekiel and Cornelia (Keyes) Brown, were born and reared in Worcester County, Mass., and removed from there to New York, where for a number of years they made their hone. From the Empire State Colonel Brown removed as far west as Illinois, where he resided for some time. Coming thence to Kansas, he resided first in Bourbon, where he served as County Assessor for five years. He came to Crawford County in 1865, and died at the home of his son, Israel K.,in 1872. His wife also died here in 1883. Both were sincere Christians and active members of the Missionary Baptist Church. In every community where they resided tiiey won the esteem and con- fidence of their associates and were known as a worthy, hospitable and kind-hearted couple. The father won his title in consequence of having held the commission of Colonel for a number of years. The family of which our subject is a member consists of seven children, of whom we note the following: H. B. is a resident of Kansas and lives in Ft. Scott. Addie L. is the wife of W. R.Vance. Elizabeth, now deceased, married G. P. Cole and became the mother of seven children. Persis, the deceased wife of G. A. llungerford, had two chil- dren. Dollie A. is the wife of G. A.Fountain and has four children; she lives in South Dakota. Our subject is the next in order of birth. Chad resides in Lincoln Township, Crawford County. At the age of eighteen years our subject accom- panied his parents to Kansas, where he has since made his home. In 1862 he enlisted as a member of the Second Kansas Battery, which became a factor of the Seventh Army Corps and operated west of the Mississippi River. He participated in a number of important engagements, including the battles of Honey Creek and Ft. Smith, and also took part in many skirmishes, where the danger was equally great, though the results were less im- portant. In August, 1865, at the close of the war, he was mustered out of the service and honorably discharged. Our subject has Patent No. 1 on the Cherokee Neutral Land, consistingof one bundled and sixt^^ acres of land. He was threatened for proving up the land but was never obliged to protect himself. He now owns the entire tract included in his original purchase, with the exception of five acres deeded to the village of Cato. A life- long Republican, he has served as Trustee of Lin- coln Township and was nominated on the Repub- lican ticket for the oflfice of Clerk of the District Court, but the fusion of Democrats and Populists defeated him. In his religious affiliations he is I identified with the Missionary Baptist Church. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 407 Socially, lie is a member of the Ancient Order of United Woricmen, tiie Select Knights and the Grand Army of the Republic. The present resi- dence is a large stone building, erected in 1882. Previous to that year he lived in the log house tliat now stands in his yard. ^^^l-^i"i^il^^#=^ ^R. GEORGE W. PILKINGTON. The medical profession in Garnett is repre- ,j^^ sented by a number of skillful practition- ers, who have an extended knowledge of therapeutics, and who hold enviable repu- tations as physicians of ability. This noble pro- fession affords to the student a never ending source of investigation and experiment. New remedies are constantly being discovered, steady progress is being made in surgery, and new diseases are presenting themselves under varying forms of civilization. AVliatever may be said of discoveries in other fields of knowledge — and cer- tainly they are astonishing — it can be truthfully said of this science that not one can equal it in the great strides it is making toward a comprehensive grasp of the whole subject of man in relation to heultli and disease, the prevention and the cure of ills tiiat flesh is heir to. In the noble army of workers in this great field stands the name of George W. Pilkington, wlio located in Garnett in 1883, but who has been a resident of Kansas since 1881. He is a native of the Prairie State, born in Ottawa, August 1, 1848, and a son of George W. and Martha (Crary) Pilking- ton, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Ohio, tlie former born near Harrisburg, and tlie latter in Cincinnati. George W. Pilkington, Sr., when a young man, went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and was there married to Miss Martha Crary, who was a daughter of Lyman Crary. About 1844 the par- ents of our subject removed to Ottawa, 111., when there were but few houses in that place, and there the father remained until 1862, engaged in farm- ing. From there he removed to Pontiac, where he improved a farm and became the owner of one of the finest farms in Livingston County. In 1882, he came to Kansas, and settled at Garnett, where his death occurred January 1.5, 1892. Tlie mother, who was born in 1^17, resides in Garnett, and is in the enjoyment of a comfortable old age. She is an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The father was unusually successful as an agriculturist. Of the six cliildren born to the above mentioned couple, four grew to mature years. William Wil- son was killed at the battle of Peach Tree Creek. He enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was a non-commissioned officer when killed. John M. died soon after attaining his majority. Lyman D. is a partner with our subject .in the drug business at Garnett. The original of thisnotice was early initiated into tlie duties of farm life, and until nineteen years of age had attended only tlie common schools of his county. He then entered the Christian College, located at Eureka, 111., and there graduated from the commercial course, lie also took the normal course. Later, he entered Ihe Wesleyan University, at Bloomington, 111., but as his means were limited he left this college after the junior j'ear. After this he entered the Eclectic MedicalCollege, from whicli he graduated in 1877, and afterwards located at Sullivan, Moultrie Coun- ty, 111. Five years later he entered the Miami Medical College, and attended the same two years. In the year 1881 he came to Kansas, and ac- cepted tlie position of Assistant Surgeon of the Kansas Central and Union Pacific Railroads, witli headquarters at Clay Centre, Kan. There he re- mained two years, and then came to Garnett, where he has since given his attention to office and city practice and to the drug business. He is Assistant Surgeon of tlie Missouri Pacific and the K., N. & D. Railroads, and is one of the most prominent physicians of the county. Financiall}' the Doctor has been very successful, and is in the enjoyment of a competency earned by his own efforts. In politics he adheres to the PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. principles of the Republican party, and was Chair- man of the Fifth District (Illinois) Central Com- mittee for four jears. Socially, he is a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity. JOHN R. DIVELBISS, M.D., a leading med- ical practitioner and skillful surgeon of La Cygne, Linn County, is a pioneer physi- cian of the state, and located at West Point in 1860. AVest Point, now a defunct town, was then a thriving place, situated on the state line east of La Cygne, and tlie principal trading point in eastern Kansas, Kansas City then being known as Westport Landing. Our subject, born in Franklin County, Pa., Oc- tober 27, 1817, was the son of John and Maria (McCune) Divelbiss. The paternal great-grand- father, emigrating from Wurtemberg, Germanj-, to America, was accompanied hither by two broth- ers, the three fleeing from Germany during the storm of the revolution in the Old Country. The grandfather, John Divelbiss, actively participated in the struggles of the War of Independence, and was one of the brave soldiers who aided in estab- lishing a republican government in our beloved land. He also fought with courage in the War of 1812. He was a man of earnest nature and up- right character. The maternal ancestors of oiu- subject for many generations lived and died in Scotland, but a forefather finally founded in the United States a family branch whose descendants are numbered among the true and tried citizens of the Union. The parents of Doctor Divelbiss removed to the westin 1852, and settled near Canton, Fulton Coun- ty, 111., where the mother passed away in 1861, deeply mourned. The father, not long after the death of his life companion, journeyed to Kansas, arriving in 1868, and survived until October 30, 1885. He was born April 27, 1800, and through- out his long career of busy usefulness was known as a man of ability and of sterling integrity of character. Reared upon a farm, our subject completed his higher studies in Marshall College, of Mercersburg, Pa., and graduated with honor in 1848. He then traveled extensively in Ihe. west and south, and having read medicine with Dr. James Scott, of Mercersburg, then commenced the practice of his profession. In the fall of 1848 he located in Peoria, and spent the most of his time in that city until 1860, when he left Illinois for the broader and newer field of Kansas, at once making his home in West Point. When Doctor Divelbiss located in Kansas border warfare was at its height. He was decidedly a Free State man, but did not express his opinions, and as a physician and surgeon attended the sick and wounded of both sides with impartiality. When the Civil War became an assured fact, it was necessary and right for every man to de- clare his convictions, and our subject, being a stanch Union advocate, found himself no longer safe in West Point. In 1861, Doctor Divelbiss removed to Paola, and two years later located in Grasshopper Falls, now Valley Falls, and there con- tinued the practice of medicine until 1872, when he again made his home in Linn County, and set- tled in La Cygne, since his permanent abiding place. Immediately after iiis location in Kansas, enter- ing upon an extensive round of practice, Doctor Divelbiss journeyed day and night over a sparsely settled country, with roads and bridges far from the best, and, traveling on horseback, frequently slept for hours in the saddle. During the Civil War our subject served as Surgeon of the Third Kansas State Militia, and was on the field at the time of the Price raid. He knew every resident within the radius of fifty miles from West Point and had an extensive acquaintance throughout the state. In 1856 were united in marriage John R. Divel- biss and Miss Martha Rector, daughter of John Rector, a successful farmer of Fulton County, 111. The estimable wife of our subject was a native of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 409 Ohio, but early accompanied her parents to Illi- nois. Six children blessed the home, of whom one son, John F., died at the age of four years. The five surviving are: Lorilla J., wife of Elijah Saunders; Eunice, who married Leander Robinson; Ada, wife of James Nortliway; Mar}', wife of J. T. Norland; and Louis B., at home. Politicall}', in early life a Whig and later a Re- publican, Doctor Divelbiss has held several local positions of trust, and was the efiicient Postmaster of Grasshopper Falls. He is fraternallj' a valued member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons, and in religious afliliation is a Presbyterian. Al- though almost entirely devoted throughout his long career to the practice of his profession, our subject, while in Grasshopper Falls, was interested in a drug and grocery business, and was kept con- stantly occupied with the demands of his various employments. For the past score of years closely identified with the development of liis present home locality, Doctor Divelbiss is known as a man of enterprise and as a skillful physician, and enjoys the high regard and the best wishes of a wide acquaintance. ^^BRAHAM B. MITCHELL, one of the ^/ I ^'•''^^y settlers of Crawford County, now III (4 residing in Farlington, was born near ^^ Bedford, Lawrence County, Ind., in 1826. He comes of an old English famih', which was founded in America by his grandfather, Abraham Mitchell, a native of England. He emigrated to the New World in Colonial days and aided the Colonies in their struggle for independence. After the war he became a preacher of the Baptist Church. Thomas Mitchell, the father of our sub- ject, was born in tliis country, and during the early childhood of our subject removed to Mor- gan County, Mo. He had only two sons, Abra- ham B., and Josiah, who is now a resident of Clay County, 111. Mr. Mitchell whose name heads this record was reared to manhood in Morgan County, and there acquired his education. After attaining to man's estate, he returned tp the county of his nativity' and was united in marriage with Nancy Bil- lings. He at once began- speculating in land, and in 1869 came to Crawford County, where he purchased the quarter-section upon which he now lives. He has been very successful in his business dealings, and from time to time has made addi- tional purchases, until he now owns six hundred acres of valuable land, which yields him a good income. In 1892 Mr. Mitchell was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife, and since, that time he has married Mrs. Nancy J. Dalton, daughter of James, Billings. Unto them has been born one child, Sarah D. They have a pleasant home, which is the abode of hospitality, and throughout the com- munit}' where they are widely and favorabl.y known they have many friends. Mr. Mitchell comes of an old Whig family, but has always affiliated with the Democratic party, and soon after his arrival in Crawford County was elected to the Legislature, serving one term. He and his wife are members of the Baptist Church and have long been earnest laborers in the Master's vineyard. Charitable and benevolent, probably no man in the community has done more towards aiding orphan children than Mr. Mitchell. Knowing the hardships of his own ciiildhood, he has the keenest sympathy for those who are left alone to fight life's battles, and his assistance has served to encourage and help many over the difli- culties and obstacles of this life. Mr. Mitchell may truly be called a self-made, man, for he started out when a child empty handed. He worked his own way through school, and when he had become a man, returned to his home in Indiana, where he collected what was due him from his father's estate, about $600. With this he purchased land, and by judicious and careful investments he has acquired a handsome property and worked his way upward to a posi- 410 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tion of wealth and affluence. His example may seive to encoiirairi' olluns and is deserving of em- ulation. ' g c;^ ■ ' ' - f#N .^^ ABRIEL J. MASTERS, a prominent citizen //[ and a leading general agriculturist of %3 Marysville Township, Miami County, Kan., is a man of executive ability and excellent judg- ment. He has held with efficiency the position of Township Clerk, and for many years has been inti- mately connected with the promotion of the pro- gressive interests of his home locality. Born August 17, 1848, in Jessamine County, Ky., our subject was the son of .lohii Masters, likewise a native of Jessamine County, and born in the j'ear 1812. His mother, Elizabetii (Hendricks) Masters, a native of Virginia, born in 1818, later removed to Kentucky, in which state she was married. The parents remained in Kentucky until 1854, and then journeying to Illinois made their home in McLean County on a farm. Again removing to the farther west, they came in 1867 to Miami County , Kan., and settled upon section 27, on partly improved land, upon which valuable homestead the father died fifteen years afterward, passing away in 1882. The mother surviving a half-score of years entered into rest in 1892. They were the parents of nine children, and of the happy sons and daughters who once gathered about their hospitable fireside, seven are yet living. William II. was the eldest born; Joseph T. is a prosperous farmer of Harvey County; James S. resides in Miami County; Gabriel J. is our subject; W. M. is in charge of the abstract oflice of Paola; Mary J. is now Mrs. William Lyon; Hendricks is a travel- ing salesman. The parents were valued members of the Chris- tian Church, the father being for many years an honored Elder and active in the extension of re- ligious iiilliiencp. A man of upright character and sincere purpose, he was an ardent advocate of right and justice, and was unflinching in his con- victions of duty. Two of the sons, William 11. and Joseph T., served with bravery in the Civil War, and both were members of the Ninety- fourtii Illinois Regiment. Our subject, the fourth of the living children, was reared upon the farm of his father and was educated in the district schools of Illinois. Remaining with his parents until he was twenty-one years of age, he accompan- ied them to Kansas, and through j-ears of ex- tended and practical experience gaining a thor- ough knowledge of agricultural pursuits, h.is made farming the vocation of his life. In the year 1873 were united in mairiagc Gabriel J. Masters and Miss Eliza A. Perry, daugh- ter of H. O. Perry, of Hillsdale, Miami County. The estimable wife of our subject, a native of Indiana, and born in the year 1855, received her education in the schools of her birthplace. After his marriage, Mr. Masters lived for two years on his father's homestead, and spent the succeeding two years on the Perry place, tlieii removing to his present farm, all wild land. To the original eighty our subject has since added, now owning one hundred and sixty acres of valu.able land. He also owns a half-interest with his brother in fifty acres located elsewhere. The home farm of Mr. Masters is highly culti- vfited,and annually ^Melding an abundant harvest, is likewise improved with substantial and com- modious buildings. The family residence, costing $700, was erected in 1886. Some of the home- stead acres are planted out to fruit, and promise a fine orchard in the near future. On section 2.j Mr. Masters has fifty finely improved acres, con- taining an orchard of one hundred trees, all in good condition. Grain, wheat, oats, flax and corn are raised on the farm, where also large numbers of high-grade stock are fed and reared. The pleas- ant home of Mr. and Mrs. Masters has been blessed by the birtii of six children, four surviving. Ray and Harry have passed away; Claude, Earl, Myrtle and Oliver are living. Our subject is an Elder of the Hillsdale Congregational Church, of which his excellent wife is also a valued member. Mr. Masters takes a leading part in the Sunday- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 411 scliool, and has likewise served for five years as an able Director of the district scliools. He has given his children a good education, and Claude, aged fifteen, has graduated from the county school. Politically a Republican, and occupying a promi- nent place in the local councils of tlie party, our subject has served to the great satisfaction of liis constituents at state and county conventions. He has been Townshi)) Clerk, and faithful to every trust reposed in him, has been repeatedly urged by his fellow-citizens to make the race for the office of County Commissioner, but has steadfastly re- fused to do so. He and his family are social fa- vorites, and enjoy the esteem and l)est wishes of a large circle of friends. J( OKL ELLIOTT. It is doubtless entirely due to the industrious and persevering manner with which Mr. Elliott has conducted farm- ing operations that he has risen to such ^ substantial position among the agriculturists of IMiami County. In 1871 he located on his present farm in Richland Township, and has since de- voted his attention to his chosen occupation with so much energy and ability that he has acquired the ownership of a fine tract of land, embellished with suitable buildings and maciiinery adapted to agricultural purposes. A native of Indiana, tlie subject of this sketch was born in Montgomery County iji 1840. He was one of eight children born to the union of John and Grace (Riley) Elliott, natives respect- ively of Pennsylvania and Ohio, who were mar- ried near the city of Hamilton, Ohio. Four of the brothers came to Kansas: John, who is now a resident of Richland Township; Mack, Henry and Joel, all of whom are living in this township. In many of the slates of the Union the Elliott family has done genuine pioneer work, assisting in clear- ing laud, opening roads, cultivating the soil, and advancing the general interest of various locali- ties. Not only were they numbered among the pioneers of Pennsylvania, but as the tide of civil- ization advanced westward, they removed to In- diana, becoming early settlers of that state. They were also represented in Kansas during the early years of the settlement of this state. In a manner similar to otljer farmer lads, Joel Elliott passed the days of his boyhood and youth, alternating work upon the home farm with at- tendance at the district schools. At the opening of the Civil War, he was an enthusiastic suppoiter of the Union, and in December, 1861, he enlisted as a private in the Ninth Indiana Battery, under Noah S. Thompson, of Crawfordsville, Ind. He served as a member of that battery until, at the close of the war, in February, 1865, he was hoiior- ably discharged. He was initiated into the sej-vice at Pittsburg Landing, and alsa saw active service in the battles of luka, Sabine Cross Roads, Nash- ville and the siege of Corinth. He also partici- pated in various skirmishes of less importance than the above-named engagements, but no Jess hazardous to life. Upon leaving the southern battlefields, the Ninth Battery took p.assage on a vessel coming north on the Mississippi. During the voyage the boat was blown up by the explosion of the boiler, and of the sixty private soldiers and four commanding oflicers, twenty-seven were wounded and many died before reaching Paducah, Ky. There were only five who were able to care for the wounded. Mr. Elliott was fortunate in escaping without in- jury, and as soon as possible proceeded on his northward journe3\ Upon reaching Indiana, he resumed the peaceful .occupation of a farmer, in which he had'previously engaged. In 1867 Mr. Elliott was united in marriage with Miss Pauline, daughter of Clayton Swindler, a res- ident of Montgomery County, Ind. Three years after his marriage he came to Kansas and located in Shawnee County, where he eng.aged in farm- ing for one year. He then located on section 6, Richland Township, Mi.ami County, where he is now the owner of one of the well improved and 412 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPmCAL RECORD. highly cultivated farms of the township. He and his wife arc the parents of six children: Hattie, Grace, Nora, Edith, Edna and Bert. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, together with their danghter llatlie, a 10 members of the Baptist Church. A man of upright character and sterling integrity, our sub- JL'cl always casts his influence on the side of rifiht, and in all matters of public welfare is pre- (larcd to do his part as a true and liberal-spirited American citizen. He is prominent in Grand Armj' circles, and belongs to Wellsville Post No. ;t6. He is also identified with the Ancient Order of Tniled Workmen. In his political affiliations, lie yives his intluence to the princii)les of the Re- publican part}-. ' .SAAC COOK owns and operates one of Craw- ford County's finest farms, comprisnig three hundred and twenty acres situated on section 17, Sherman Township. Mr. Cook is a j'oung man, yet he has accomplished wonders in the battle of life. Starting in life from an humble position, he has alone, and b}' merit, attained a degree of suc- cess and distinction of which an older and more favored man might well feel proud. In whatever position he had been placed, in all his relations and in social and business connections, his course has been one of honor and integrity, and the suc- cess he has attained, and the bright prospects which seem to await his future efforts, are the legitimate outcome of his exemplary cour.se. The fine farm, the pleasant home, and the many im- provements, are monuments to his industry, econ- omy and good judgment. Horn in England, Eebruary 23, 1856, our sub- ject is a son of Jacob and Sarah Cook, both of whom were likewise natives of England, the mother dying in that country. In 1864, the father, ac- companied by liis children, emigrated to the United States and settled in Pennsylvania, where he en- gaged in mining in Schuylkill County. In 1888 he came to Kansas and located in Cherokee Coun- ty, where his death occurred in the spring of 1892. He was the father of eight children, all of whom are now living. The subje'ct of this sketch was a mere lad when the family came to America, and his boyhood years were passed in Pennsylvania, where he obtained a good education in the graded schools of Ashland, Schuylkill County, Pa. In his youth he learned the trade of a carpenter, but never actively followed this occupation, prefer- ring to give his attention to agriculture. In 1880 Mr. Cook was united in marriage with Miss Emma E. Evans, who was born in Schuylkill County, Pa., January 17, 1857, and was there reared to wom.anhood. She is the daughter of A. B. and Elizabeth Evans, natives respectively of Wales and Pennsylvania, and the parents of eight children, four of whom are now living. Mr. Evans engaged in merchandising in Tower Cit^-, Pa., for many years, and he and his wife died at that place on the same day, September 30, 1882. For five years after his marriage our subject was in the mercantile business at Tower City, after wliicli, in 1885, he came to Kansas and settled upon the farm where he has since resided. Tlie Cook homestead consists of three hundred and twenty acres, of which one liundied and thirty acres are under cultivation. The farm is improved with a substantial set of buildings, of which the most conspicuous is the family residence, built at a cost of 11,200. In addition to general farming, Mr. Cook engages in raising Poland-China hogs and a good grade of cattle and horses. He is one of the stockholders in the Farmers' Alliance store, at Girard. Socially, he is identified with the Ma- sonic order. In political belief, Mr. Cook is a member of the People's party, to which he transferred iiis alle- giance from the Republican part}'. He takes an active part in everything pertaining to the wel- fare of this political organization, and is one of its most influential members. In 1890 he was elected PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Commissioner of Crawford County, and at the present time (1893) is serving as Chairman of the County Board. ,'^\ RS. CONSTANCE BARTHOLOMEES, of Union Township, is a new comer in this locality, having only arrived in Anderson County in the spring of 1892. She is the wife of Paul Baitholomftes,and is* now making her home on section 12. She was born in Champagne, France, January 7, 1846, where she grew up to womanhood. She received a superior education in Chalons-sur-Marne, in Ciiampagne, and went with her parents to Belgium, where she resided for about two years. The following year was spent in England, where she engaged in teaching French. Returning to Belgium, she lived in that country until March, 1872, when she crossed the Atlantic with her parents and landed in New York City. The family proceeded at once to Kansas City, where our subject made her home until her mar- riage. The father of Mrs. Bartholomees bore the name of Felix Rennecon, while the mother's maiden name was Cesarine Charpentier. Both of the par- ents were natives of France. The motlier died in Kansas City in September, 1890, and after that sad event the father returned to Paris, where he is still living. In Kansas City, October 19, 1874, the sutjject of this sketch became the wife of Paul Bartholomees. He was born in Belgium, January 2.3, 18.33, being a son of John B. and Johanna K. (De Schmit) Bartholomees, both likewise natives of Belgium, where they passed their entire lives. After our subject's marriage, she continued to reside in Kan- sas City until the spring of 1892. In 1889, with her husband and family, she returned to her native land, and passed eighteen months in most pleasant reunion with old friends and relatives in Paris. To Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomees were born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Those surviving are as follows: Charles and Felicie, twins; Paul, Willie, .Josephine and George. As previously stated, the family settled in Union Township in the spring of 1892. Here Mrs. Bar- tholomees owns a farm of six hundred acres, which is under good cultivation and well improved. In addition to this extensive farm she owns thirty- eight hundred and forty acres in the western part of Kansas, and a number of fine lots and other property in Kansas City. She is a capable and thoroughly equipped business woman, managing her estates and extensive affairs in an able and creditable manner. Both she and her husband have during their brief residence here won many friends by their affable and pleasant man- ners, and are cohsidered a great addition to the society of the neighborhood. Mrs. Barthol- omees, as has been seen, has traveled extensively and has added to the liberal education which she had received in early years by reading and obser- vation. She is an interesting conversationalist, and is delightfully entertaining in describing her trips and travels in different lands. mi^^mm^^ E, LISII A II. WELLS, a farmer of North Town- ship, Labette County, residing on section 36, }) was born in Edgar County, III., and is a son of Elijah and Jane (EUcdge) Wells, who were n.a- tives of Morgan County, Ky. They had a family of nine children. Albert II., now a resident of Labette County, was born in Kentucky, and was carried by his mother on horseback froni there to Edgar County, 111., in' 1830. The other members of the family are, Rilc3', Clarissa, Angeline,- John, Martha and Elijah. The paternal grandfather, I John Wells, was a native of Virginia, ^nd emi- grated from the Old Dominion to Kentucky during its earl}- history. There he engaged in hunting and trapping with Daniel Boone. His son, Elijah, took part in the Black Hawk War. Originally the Wells family is of Welsh origin, while the 414 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Elledge family is of Scotch descent. Both parents of our subject were born in Morgan County, Ky., were married about 1828, and in 1830 emigrated to Edgar Count^^ 111., where the fatlier became one of the most extensive cattle and mule r.iisers of the community. He owned a largo farm, and was one of the most successful agriculturists of tiie neighborhood. Himself and wife were char- itable and benevolent people, whose generosity and liberality were well known, and the poor and needy found in them at all times true friends. In early life they embraced the faith of the Disciples' Cliureh, and were among its faithful members throughout their remaining days. In polities Mr. Wells was a Democrat. The subject of this sketch received a liberal edu- cation. His parents having been born and reared in the south, and being accustomed to its life and methods, he naturally sympathized with tliem in the struggle for the supremacy of their principles during the late war, and became a Confederate soldier under General Morgan. He was witii that otficer when he was killed. Mr. Wells served as Orderlj- Sergeant and took part in the battles of Greenville, Saltville, Carter's Station and Straw- berry Plains. He fought in support of what lie believed to be right, and was a brave soldier, but time has demonstrated to him the wisdom of the result, and since the war no man has been a more lo^al citizen to the Government than has he. In 1866, .Air. AVells came to Labette County, Kan., and has since been identilied with its best interests. On the 30th of December, 1869, he wed- ded Mai\y, daughter of Alex and Mary (Bradford) Slane, who were natives of Ireland, but were of Scotch parentage. They came to America in 1844, locating in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they remained until 1869, wlien they came to Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Wells have a family' of nine children, as fol- lows: Ida F., wife of Levi McCalister; Edgar D., Bertha P., Annie S., John M., A. Sidney, Ethel B., Leon and Ray T. Mr. Wells has given his children good school privileges and has thus fitted tliem for the practical and responsible duties of life which they will be called upon to perform. The three eldest have engaged in teaching. He and his family are all m identified with the Christian Church and are con- sistent and faithful members, who do all in their power to insure its upbuilding and promote its growth. Socially he is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. ILLIAM S. WHITE is a true southern \\\ /// gentleman, warm hearted and genial, and in the history of Crawford County he well deserves representation. He now follows farming on section 33, Lincoln Township, where be owns two hundred acres of good land. He was born in Kentuckj' in 1823, and grew to man- hood in the county of his birth. He was one of a family of nine children, whose parents were William and Jane (Hogeland) White. The father who served in the War of 1812, was a native of Kentucky, whither the mother, a native of New Jerse}', went in 1800. The grandfather, Sylvester White, was a native of Belfast, Ireland. He came to America during the Revolution, and aided in the struggle for independence. After the war he was r-etarncd in the United States service. He went to Ohio, wher'c he laid out the town of Cin- cinnati, and then returned for his wife, who had the distinction of being the first white woman to visit that now flourishing city. William S. White was reared under the parental roof and afterward removed to Buchanan County, Mo., in 1844. In 1852 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Ranch, and they made their home in Missouri until 1863, when they returned to Kentucky, as Mi-. White wished to enter the Con- feder-ate army. He served in Clark's Company with General Price for nine months. He had two brother's killed in the Confeder-ate service, and one who died during that period. After the war Mr. White resided in Kentucky on the old home- stead, and continued the cultivation of the farm until 1883, which year witnessed his arrival in Crawford County, Kan. Unto Mr. and Mrs. While were born eleven children who are still living, and they have lost PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 415 three. Those who survive are Margaret J., Henry C, George L., William S., Mary E., Hallie V., Emma S., John E., Addie A., M. Jessie and Sarah. Mr. White now owns two hundred acres of rich land, all in one body, and has placed many improvements upon his farm, which add to its value, convenience and attractive appearance. In early life he was an old-line Whig, but is now a member of the People's party. Himself and family hold membership with the Methodist Epis- copal Church Socially, Mr. White is connected with the Odd Fellows' society and with the National Detective Association. He is an example of the true south- ern hospitality and gentlemanliness. He fought in the Confederate cause from principle, but never favored the disruption of the Union. Although he has been offered official honors, he has steadily refused to accept, preferring to devote his time to his business and the enjoyment of his home. Taking, as he does, such an active interest In the home and the pleasures of the fireside, it is no wonder that he has a comfortable residence and one of the best kept farms in southeastern Kansas. On every hand may be seen evidences of good taste and husbandry. -^^^It^si^P^^ CSv W. SINGLETON, Vice-President of the ^ Bank of Greeley, is a man of ability and of ^J vast practical experience. The bank com- menced business under the most favorable auspices, and has had the cordial cndoisement .of leading firms and corporations, who have opened accounts with it. Active business men as well as farmers are pleased with the methods and policy of the in- stitution, and under the sound and conservative management of Vice-President Singleton and asso- ciates the bank is prepared to extend every facility to its customers consistent with legitimate bank- ing. This gentleman was born in St. Louis, Mo., 15 ■ September 21, 1851, and is the son of Benjamin R. and Mary Jane (Burgess) Singleton. The father of our subject was born in Norfolk, Va., where his ancestors had resided for many gen- erations. When but a lad he removed with his parents to St. Louis, Mo., where he received his education, graduating at the IIenr\' Wyman Mili- tary Institute. His father, Heiuw Singleton, one of the leading men of St. Louis, and the projector of man}' enterprises, was an arcljitect and civil en- gineer. He designed and took charge of the con- struction of the court house of St. Louis. Prior to the Civil War he was Port Warden of the port of St. Louis. Benjamin R. Singleton followed in t'oe footsteps of his father, engaging in civil engineering and architecture in St. Louis. In 1852 he removed to Virginia, where he was in the employ of the United States Government as civil engineer and superin- tendent of the United States Navy Yard at Ports- mouth, Va., for nine years prior to the Civil War. He was then appointed as civil engineer to make topographical surveys and niai)S for the move- ments of the troops of the southern army in east- ern Virginia. Returning to St. Louis in 18G3, he engaged with the city, designing and superintend- ing the construction of many of its most impor- tant public buildings, and subsequently superin- tended the construction of the water-works at St. Louis, and the construction of the Eads bridge. Then later he engaged in architectural work, and continued this until 1888, when he was appointed as architect and general superintendent of the construction of the public school buildings of St. Louis, numbering itiun he Ik. Ms at the present time. He has been successful professionally and financially. He is a member of the order of the Legion of Honor. In religious connections he is a member of Dr. Rhodes' Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Louis, and has been prominently identified with that organization for many years. He married Miss Mary Jane Burgess, of Nashville, Tenn., and four children were given them, three sons and a daughter. Two besides our subject are now living: Nannie L., who married E. Couper, a commercial gentleman of St, Louis; and Ben E,, 416 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. private secretary for his father in the public school department. The scholastic training of our subject was re- ceived at tlie Henry AVyman Institute and AVash- iniitdM University, graduating from the latter in- stitution in tlie Class of '69. After that he en- gaged in civil engineering for the city of St. Louis, .and in the railroad survey of tiie Danville, Olney it Oliio River Railroad, its terminal points being Chicago, 111., and Paducah, Ky. Onl3r a portion of the railroad was built. Acquiring a fancy for railroad life, he fitted himself for telegraphy and depot agency, and held various positions satisfac- torily. Desiring a change, Sir. Singleton engaged in 1877 with E. HoUister, of Alton, 111., in his whole- sale fruit house, and managed business for that gentleman for two years. From there he came to Kansas and became depot agent and telegraph op- erator for the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company at Greeley, holding tlie position creditably until June, 1887, when, on account of ill health, he re- tired from the depot. The railroad company, however, did not accept his resignation until the following fall, so desirous were they to retain him. His health, however, compelled him to retire from business for one j'ear. In 1888 Mr. Singleton helped to oi-ganize the Bank of Greeley, of which he was one of the prime promoters. The bank commenced business as a slate bank, authorized capital $50,000, with John M. Bowman, President; W. T. Roth, Cashier; and C. VV. Singleton, Secretary of the Board of Direct- ors. Mr. Singleton has also dealt in imported coach and draft horses and driving horses, fitting the latter for market. He now resides in the city of Greelej'. Three years ago he purchased a tract of sixty acres adjoining Greeley as a country liome, and on this erected good buildings. He has a half-mile race track and an amphitheater, and has introduced many other improvements, making it one of the most attractive and inviting homes in the vicinity. He is President of the Eastern Kansas Telephone Company, of which he was one of tlie promoters, and for two years was one of the owners of the Greeley Mills. No man has done more for the upbuilding of Greeley than he, for he has built some eight or nine dwellings, and has dealt largely in real estate. In September, 1880, Mr. Singleton married Miss Bessie Rupp, a native of Hamilton, Ohio, born De- cember 1, 1859. Two interesting children have been born to Mrs. Singleton: Curtis B. and Clarice. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Singleton has held local office, but the prinypal part of his time has been devoted too closely to business to attend to politics. He is a member of the Masonic frater- nity, and is Secretary of Greeley Lodge No. 21 1, A. F. & A. M. J "JACOB H. HALDEMAN, M. D. The gen- tleman whose name heads this sketch is a I thorough student of medicine. His leisure ^^ hours are spent in medical research, and his views are without that narrowness or prejudice so characteristic of those who zealously advocate par- ticular dogmas. His practice is large, although he is still a young man, and his success in Miami County as a follower of Esculapius has been re- markable. His father, Dr. George W. Ilaldeman, was born in Periy County, Pa., in March, 1830, and was graduated from the Jefferson College of Medicine, after which he practiced his profession at Newville, Pa., whence, in 1870, he moved to Kansas and located at Paola, where he was soon in command of a large and lucrative practice; in fact, larger than that of any other physician in the section at that time. He was a man of ver}' be- nevolent disposition, kind and genial in his man- ners, and commanded the utmost respect from all who knew him. Although he enjoyed a lucrative practice, he never strove to store up great riches, and at his death the property left his family was principally life insurance money. He was a prom- inent member of various medical associations, of which he was always an honored and valued PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPfflGAL RECORD. 417 member. In politics he was a Democrat, but took no interest in political matters otlier than to cast his ballot for such candidates as he deemed best fitted for the office. In his religious convictions he was always a Presbyterian, and was in full com- munion with that denomination at the time of his death, which occurred in March, 1884. His widow survives him, and is a resident of Paola. To this worthy couple eight creditable children were born, of whom two died in infancy and sis attained their majority. Robert W. is in the employ of a railroad at Pueblo, Colo.; George died in 1887, at St. Louis, Mo., in which city he was a telegraph operator; Jacob H. is the subject of this sketch; Ralph is a printer at Pontiac, III.; Henrietta is the wife of Joseph Bowles, a resident of Chicago; and Ali)honsine is the wife of Archie Johnson, of Kansas City, Mo. The subject of this sketch was but a boy of eight years when his parents settled at Paola, the date of his birth being February 2, 1862. He 'received his early education in the town schools, and fin- ished his education in the normal school of the place. During that time he wisely embraced such opportunities as presented themselves to acquire useful knowledge, and became a well informed young man. He commenced the study of medi- cine when only a lad, his father, being his pre- ceptor, and took his first course of lectures in the Kansas City Medical College, after leaving which he entered the famous Rush Medical College of Chicago, and completed his course at the Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia, from which noted institution he was graduated in the Class of '83, soon after he attained his majority. He at once entered upon the practice of his profession at Paola, where he soon became known to the citi- zens as one who thoroughly understood his calling, and whose cases were conducted in a skillful and successful manner. He has applied himself with great assiduity to his profession, and in the com- munity in which he lives he is respected by the profession and by those who call upon his services. During the first year of his practice, our subject was appointed United States Pension Surgeon, and when the Board of Pension Examiners was formed he was chosen Chairman, which position he still fills. He is Medical Examiner for more than a score of life insurance companies, and Local Sur- geon for two railway companies — the Kansas City, Ft. Scott A Memphis and the Missouri, Kansas & Texas. In his political views he is an advocate of Republican principles, and on the first ballot he ever cast was printed his^own name as a candidate for County Coroner, which office he subsequently held for two terms. He is now serving his second term as Mayor of Paola, to which position he was elected without opposition. lie is Past Eminent Commander of St. Elmo Commandery No. 22, K. T., and is also a member of the Knights of Pythias. He was married in 1889 to Miss Mary E., daughter of Rev. Samuel Boyd, by whom he has one son, Jacob H., Jr. m J' AMES H. McEWEN. There is something essentially American in the life and charac- ter of the gentleman who is the subject of this sketch. The United States has given rare opportunities to men with courage, honesty of purpose, integrity and energy to achieve suc- cess. The bulk of the men who have legitimately achieved fortune has been men with the above characteristics, and .lames II. McEwen is one of that stamp. He is at present Registrar of Deeds of Anderson County,- and no man has done more to advance the interests of the county than he. Born in Allegheny County, Pa., October 8, 1840, our subject is the son of Allen and Elizabeth (Maharah) McEwen, natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Dauphin County, and the latter in ' Pittsburgh. The paternal grandparents of our sub- ject, John and Margaret (Bradley) McEwen, were born in Dauphin County, Pa., but the great- grandfather, John McEwen. was originally from Scotland. He came to tliis country at a period an- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tedating the Revolution, and fought bravely for independence, being a Captain in the Colonial army. He was a farmer, and died in Dauphin County. He had three sons and two daughters. John, grandfather of our subject, was horn about the time of the beginning of tlie Revolution, and was also a tiller of the soil. During the latter part of his life, he removed to Allegheny County, Pa., and there died at tlie age of eighty-two, his wife surviving him Ave years and dying at the age of seventy-nine. They liad five sons and three daugh- ters: Jolin, James, Washington, Allen, Thomas, Maria (wliodied 3'oung), Julia Ann and Margaret. Allen McEwen was early trained to the duties of the farm, but in addition to this he also learned tlie carpenter's trade. When but a child he re- moved with his parents to Allegheny County, and was married in Pittsburgh to Miss Elizabeth Ma- iiarah, whose birtii occurred in February, 1818. She was the daughter of James and Hannah (Lawhead) Maharah. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. McEwen resided in Washington County, Pa., until after the Civil War, and then removed to Iowa, locating near Indianoia, where they remained for some time. From there they removed to Kansas City, and live years later came to Garnett, where they re- side at the present time. They have had the fol- lowing children: James; John, deceased; William, who resides in Chicago; Allen, who resides in Kan- sas City, Kan.; Elsworth and Julia Ann, both de- ceased; Hannah, now Mrs. Yarnall, of Kansas City, Kan.; and Elizabeth, deceased. For over fifty years Mr. McEwen has been a member of the United Presbyterian Churc\i,.and his ancestors for many generations were members of the same church. In politics he affiliated with tlie Republi- can party. The original of this sketch learned the carpen- ter's trade under his father, and removed witli the family to Iowa. He settled near Garnett, Kan., in 1881, and in the following year purcliased one hundred and sixt3' acres of land, all of which was unimproved. He began working on this farm, got it all under a good state of cultivation, erected good, substantial buildings, and there resided un- til the fall of 1891. In connection with farming he also gave considerable of his time to teaching and to the carpenter's trade. In the fall of 1891 he was elected to his present position, and has dis- charged the duties of that position in a manner reflecting credit upon himself and his constituents, and in 1893 he was re-elected by an increased ma- jority. In the year 1866 Mr. McEwen was married to Miss Susan A. Wiley, a n.alive of Greene County, Pa., and tlie daughter of George and Mary Wile3-. Seven children have been the fruits of this union: Cephas, Sadie A., Thomas Albert, William Lind- say, Mary, .lames C. and George A. Like his father, Mr. McEwen is a stanch Republican in his political views. For two terms he was Trustee of Lincoln Township, and he also held other local positions. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and in his religious views is a United Presbyterian. In the year 1861 he enlisted in the army, being mustered into service in Company' A, Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania Infantry, on the 7th of September. He participated in the battles of the campaign of McClellan in 1862, and for some time was in the hospital at Philadelphia. Re- joining his command at Hilton Head, S. C, he was in the Tenth Army Corps. In the fall of 1863 lie returned to the Peninsula with his command, was in the campaign of 1864, Eighteenth Army Corps, and was mustered out at Pittsburgh, November 24, 1864. JOHN W. WAMPLER. Passing through Crawford County, the traveler notes with admiration a finely improved farm in Grant Township, on section 3. The place com- prises four hundred and twenty acres, and is de- voted to the cultivation of the various cereals, as well as the raising of cattle, hogs and poultry. Among the noticeable features of the farm .-ire the fish ponds, for, as is well known throughout the Portrait and biographical record. county,- Mr. Wampler is au enthusiast in tlie science of ichthyology. A native of Maryland, the subject of this sketch was born in Carroll County, March 23, 1846. He traces his ancesti-y to Germany, whence his grand- father, Philip Wampler, emigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania. He had two sons, one of whom settled in Marj'land and the other in Vir- ginia. The father of our subject, David Wampler, was born in the Keystone State, and removed thence to Maryland, later settling in Ohio, where he resided until his death. When the family removed to Ohio, our subject accompanied them and there grew to manhood, ob- taining his education in the common schools of the home neighborhood. In Ohio he married and there much of his active life has been passed. Since coming to Kansas he has been identified with the state so prominently that he was selected State Fish Commissioner in the summer of 1893, a position he is well qualified to fill. The family of which he is an honored representative, has been noted throughout its entire history for in- dustry and integrity, and has been closely asso- ciated with the progress of various communities. When a youth of eighteen, Mr. Wampler enlisted as a private in Company I, Ninety-third Ohio In- fantry, and after serving for three months in that capacity he was appointed Sergeant. He partici- pated in thirteen battles and a number of skirm- ishes, and in every engagement proved the posses- sion of courage and loyalty. Shortly after his re- turn from active service in the defense of the Union, Mr. Wampler was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Kinsey, and they are the parents^ of six children, Katie, David, Ada,Josepli R., Erastus and Susie. The farm owned and operated liy Mv. Wampler, is one of the finest in the county and is devoted to general farming purposes. Asan agriculturist, he is thoroughly informed upon everything which will increase the fertility of the soil and enhance his material success in his chosen occupation. For many years he adhered to the principles of the Republican party, to which he gave the support of his ballot, but after having closely and thought- fully studied the great issues at stake, he has transferred his allegiance to the Populists. He has ever been an extensive reader on all subjects of local or general importance, and consequently is a man of broad information. A liberal and progressive citizen, he has aided in forwarding needed improvements and local enterprises. > ^=^i#^li-^"i^ii^^ ^Tf^EV. FATHER JOHN AVARD, Rector of \]i^ St. Patrick's Church, at Parsons, was born 'A.\\V in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, on the 23d \^of May, 1857. He is a ^son of the kite -Joseph and Ellen Ward, the former of whom con- ducted a farm near tiie city of Cleveland. They were an honest, generous and worthy couple, and were devoted members of the Catholic Church, in which' faith the3' reared their children. While they never became wealthy, they secured a com- petence and were enabled to give their children good advantages, preparing them for positions of usefulness in the world. In the schools of Cuyahoga County the subject of this sketch acquired the rudiments of his edu- cation. At the age of eighteen years he entered St. Mary's Seniinary, at Cincinnati, Ohio, where he prosecuted his studies for two and one-half years. He then went to Canada and conducted the studies of the classical course in Assumption College, after which he became a student in St. Minard's Seminary, in Indiana, graduating from that institution in 1884. He was ordained to the priesthood on the 17th of July, of the same year. The first charge of Father Ward was in Kansas, where he filled the position of Assistant Rector of the cathedral at Leavenworth. After remaining in. that city four months, he went to Marshall Coun- ty, this state, and there officiated as pastor of St. Joseph'sChurch,andalso the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception. The former was located in the country, and the latter in Frankfort. He remained 420 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. there until 1888, wiien he came to Parsons and be- came rector of St. Patrick's Church. He has un- der his charge one hundred and fifty families, his congregation numbering about six hundred. He is also at the head of St. Patrick's parochial school, which has one hundred and twenty pupils and three teachers. There are five sisters who labor here, Sylvera being the Mother Superior. The work at this point has steadily advanced under the supervision of Father Ward, and the congregation lias increased considerably in num- bers in the meantime. At the present time (1893) a new church edifice is being built, which, when completed, will cost 130,000, and which is located at the head of Central Avenue. All the money necessary to carry this building to completion has been secured by the pastor, who has labored un- weariedly for manj' monlhs in order to secure the new church. He is highly esteemed both by his parishioners and also by all the citizens of the place, irrespective of religious belief. In addition to his charge at Parsons, he has an appointment for one service each month at Ladore. ^ IfelLLIAM KLINE. More than three-score \/\/// ys'"'® have come and gone since the siib- )^ ject of this sketch opened his eyes to the light of day. Time in its flight has wrought many wonderful changes, but in no part of our country has the transformation been more startling than in the Sunflower State. Where now rise proud cities sixty years ago there rose the smoke of the Indian camp fires, and where around the lonelj' cabin the fierce wolves howled may now be heard the busy hum of industry in a populous town. Fine farms, too, dot every hillside and adorn evevy prairie. Although not a native of Kansas, Mr. Kline has aided in securing these happy results and has contributed his quota to the advancement of the interests of TJnn County, where he has resided since the spring of 1879, his farm being one of the most highly improved of Centreville Township. He was born in Berks County, Pa., August 10, 1830. His parents, Joseph and Catherine (Barlett) Kline, were also natives of Pennsylvania, and after their marriage settled in Berks County. They also sojourned in 'Centre County, Pa., re- moving from there to Stepiienson County, 111., where both passed aw.aj'. They were the parents of ten children, of whom our subject is the fourth In order of age. From Berks County our subject accompanied his parents to Centre County, Pa., and from there to Stephenson County, 111., in 1848. He contin- ued to reside with his father until liis marriage, which important event took place at Monroe, Wis., November 30, 1858. For several years thereafter he resided in Stephenson County, whence he removed to Grundy Count}', Iowa, and there made his home for two years. He then returned to Stephenson County and resided until tlie fall of 1878, when he removed to Douglas County, Kan. His location there, however, was only tem- porary, as in the spring of the following year he settled on section 14, Centreville Townsliip, Linn County, where he has since resided. He is the owner of one hundred and sixty cares, devoted to general agricultural purposes and embellished with every modern improvement. The maiden name of Mrs. Kline was Rebecca Lauck. She was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., December 18, 1839, and was the daughter of John and Rebecca (Sullivan) Lauck, natives of Penn- sylvania, who died in Stephenson County, HI. Mrs. Kline was the fourth of eight children and received fair school advantages in the home dis- trict. She is a lady of refinement and is a good neighbor and helpful friend. Her interests, how- ever, centre in her home and she has given the greatest attention te the welfare of her children, ten in number. They are Emma C, who is the wife of Charles Clark; Henry E.; John William, who married Nettie McCollam; Daniel W., who chose for his wife Miss Nora Burrs; Myrtie J.; Carrie R., the wife of William Burrs; George E., Portrait and biographical record. 421 Lizzie A., Fred E., Frankie M. and Emersou C. Frankie M. is deceased. In their religious con- victions Mr. and Mrs. Kline are identified with the Holiness Church, to the support of which thej' contribute liberally. \%=^ UGH PADEN ALEXANDER, residing on lfj\) section 22, Union Township, Anderson /^^^ County, is an enterprising business man, ^) who is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He has been a resident of Ander- son County since 1882, and at once became iden- tified with all progressive movements in this local- ity. Prior to this time he lived in Marshall County, Kan., for several years, and has made his fortune in the west. Mr. Alexander was born in Huntingdon Coun- ty, Pa., August, 3, 1836. John Alexander, his father, was also a native of that county, but his grandfather, who bore the same Christian name, was a native of the North of Ireland. Four gen- erations back the Alexanders were residents of Scotland, but for some reason removed to the northern part of the Emerald Isle. Our subject's grandfather emigrated to America and settled in Huntingdon County, Pa., where his death occurred. The maiden name of our subject's mother was Mary Jane Sheller. She was a daughter of Chris- tian Sheller, a native of Germany, who came with his parents to America at the age of six years. The great-grandfather on the maternal side, Hugh Pa- den, was a Colonel in the Revolutionary War, and the family was a very prominent one in those days. Mr. Sheller was reared m Lancaster County, of the Keystone State, and died in Union County at the age of eighty-eight years. Mrs. Mary Alexander was born in Dauphin County, and by her marriage became the mother of seven children, Hugh P. be- ing the eldest, and the others as follows: Martha A., James O., Samuel C, Maggie E., Florence C. and Mary J. After the marriage of our subject's parents they settled in Huntingdon County, Pa., where they lived for several years, thence remov- ing to Blair County, of the same state, where the mother died in 1848. The familj- afterward re- moved to Union County, Pa., where the father died in 1876. After the death of his mother, when our sub- ject was twelve years of age, he went to live with an uncle, staying with him for two years. With that exception he remained with his father until he became of age, passing his youth on a farm. When he left home he took charge of the farm of William Frick, the father of H. C. Fi ick, for one and a-half years. For the three years suc- ceeding lie attended school at the University of Louisburg, Pa., after which he engaged in teach- ing and attending the State Normal School for one year. For five years he taught with good success in his native state, and in 1865 removed to the west. He opened an academy in Andrew County, Mo. This institution was known as the Savannah Academy, and he was Principal of the same for two years. His success as an educator becoming known, he was elected to the responsible position of County Superintendent, which otiice he filled acceptably for six 3-ears. During the term of his administration of the office, forty -two new school- houses were built in the county. At the same time he was Principal of the public schools of Sa- vannah, Andrew County, a |)Osition he occupied for five years. In JMnrch, lt^73, lie accepted the principalship of the (lublic scliools of Marysville, Marshall County, Ivan., serving m that capacity until June, 1882. / The marriage of Mr. Alexander occurred De- cember 24, 1863, in Philadelphia, with Miss Han- nah E. Kunkel, who was born in Cumberland County, Pa., March 30, 1842. Her great-grand- father, Leonard Kunkel, was a native of Germany, who emigrated to America, locating in Lancaster County, Pa. His son, John Kunkel, was born in Lebanon County, and he in turn was the father of Rudolph, who became the father of Mrs. Alexan- 422 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. der. Rudolph Kunkel married Elizabeth Nies, who was born in Berks Count3', Pa., being a daugh- ter of James Nies. Mr. and Mrs. Kunkel passed their married lives in Lancaster County, where the motlier died at the age of eighty-five 3'ears, March 4, 1893. She was the mother of two children who lived to mature years, namely-: Hannah E. and Amanda. To our wortliy subject and wife have been born eight children, the two elder of whom are married, Mary J. being the wife of John S. Velthoen; and Bessie, the wife of George W. West. The other surviving members of the family are: Minnie A., Maggie P., Mattie O. and Winona A. Blorence C. and Hugh P. died in infancy'. Soon after going to Andrew County, Mo., Mr. Alexander became interested in religious work among the colored people, as there were large numbers in that part of tiie state. In spite of much opposition he organ- ized a Sabbath-school, which he conducted suc- cessfully. As a result he was socially ostracized for a time, but nothing daunted, he persevered in the good work. Meeting with grand success in the enterprise, he inaugurated a daj' school for the colored people, trying the subscription plan, em- ploying his own teachers and furnishing a consid- erable share of the means to carry on tlie school. As there was open enmity to the plan shown by many of the white citizens, he may be said to have opened the school at tiie point of the revolver. Since coming to this county he has been greatly interested in the work of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has held the office of Elder. He has taken bis share in Sunday-school work and has been an active member of the denomination since he was a young man. Wliile living in Marshall County, Kan., he organized two churclies, one at Deer Creek and the other at Nortli Marysville. In other places he has given liis valuable services to the cause, and in this county has re-organized the churches at Lone Elm and at Sugar Valley. The farm of Mr. Alexander has within its boundaries three hundred and eighty acres, on which he has made manj' improvements. He has found time amidst his many bandies of work and the care necessarily bestowed upon the farm to serve his fellow-citizens in various otlices in the township, and has acceptably filled the office of Justice of the Peace for many years. There are few men more higlily thought of in this township, and he is truly worthy of the confidence which is reposed in him by his friends. -^^l 1^ OSS PETERSON. The career of Mr. Peter- son, one of the most prominent stock- raisers of Linn County, Kan., presents an example of industry', perseverance and good man- agement, rewarded by substantial results, well wortliy the imitation of all who start out in life as he did, with no capital except a good constitu- tion and a liberal supply of pluck and energy. He came originall3' from Sweden, and was born in Christianstad, July 9, 1834, being one of five sons born to his parents. The father was twice mar- ried, his second union resulting in the birth of four children, two sons and two daughters. When about twenty-one years of age the orig- inal of this notice became convinced that he could better his condition if he emigrated to the United States, and accordingly he and his brother, Peter, braved Neptune's tender mercies and reached the American continent in safety'. Peter enlisted in the armj% and died while in the service. Our sub- ject was then the only one of the family on this side of the ocean. He came here 15 in debt, and first landed in Quebec, Canada, where he remained but a short time, and then came to the United States. He made his first stop in Stark County, 111., where he worked as a farm hand for three years. He then came to Kansas, and engaging in farming, saved enough means by industry and economy to purchase some land. When the war broke out he enlisted, but was rejected. In the year 18G0 our subject married Miss Nancy Ann Day, a native of Morgan County, Ky., and the daughter of James Day. After PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 423 his marriage our subject rented land for some time, and then located on his present property, on section 19, Liberty Township, where he has-a fine farm and one of the handsomest residences in Linn County. His outbuildings are commodious and substantial, and no man in the county has better judgment regarding live stock than he. He is the owner of nine hundred and thirty acres of land, and it is one of the most attractive agricult- ural spots of the district, being conspicuous for the management that, while making it neat and at- tractive, still shows prudence and economy. Two of his sons reside near him, on the same farm, and have good residences. The marriage of our subject resulted in the birth of live bright cliildren. Hannah died in infancy; James died when fourteen years of age; Peter married Miss Rosa McAdow; Charles F. married Miss Delia Shinkle; and Oliver is Cashier of the bank of Barker. Mr. Peterson is alive to matters of public importance and is deeply inter- ested in the success of the Republican part}-. He has been a member of the Methodist Church for twent^'-three years, and is also interested in edu- cational matters, having been a member of the School Board for some time. He was one of the original stockholders of the Citizens' Bank of Greeley, Kan , and President of the same. For some time he was a partner of J. M. Bowman m the stock business. ^\ ICHAEL DURST, an extensive general \\\ agriculturist, successful stock-raiser and Is progressive citizen of Osage Township, Miami County, is well located on section 29, where with practical knowledge and skill he cultivates the broad acres of one of tiie finest farms in the county. Arriving in his present locality during the troublous days of the Civil War, our subject has for thirty years been closely identified with the upward progress of his adopted state, and has been a participant and an eye-witness of the development of a country whose early pioneer settleis suffered privations, sacrifice, and even death, in belialf of tiicir political convictions, homes and families. Mr. Durst is a native of Alsace, German}', when it was a French province, and was born September 25, 1832. Spending the days of childhood and youth in the land of his birth, he there received his education, and, trained to habits of industri- ous thrift, attained to manhood self-reliant, ener- getic and ambitious. He earlj' resolved to emi- grate to America, and after reaching his majority determined as soon as possible to try his fortunes in the land of the free. At last bidding adieu to the familiar scenes and old friends of boyhood, our subject embarked for the United States, and spent his twentj'-second birthday upon the ocean. Crossing the Atlantic in a sailing vessel? Mr. Durst was forty-four days making the voyage, and had ample time to anticipate his future in a strange land surrounded by strangers. He landed in New York City, but made only a brief stay in the me- tropolis of the Empire State, journeying thence to Buffalo, where he crossed into Canada and re- mained busily employed for the four succeeding years. In 1857, making his home in the States, he journeyed to Jackson County, Mo., and located there for two years. Our subject then purchased a farm in Bates County, Mo., and cultivated the fertile soil of his farm until 1862, when he jour- neyed to Miami County, Kan., and settled on a homestead near Fontana. At the expiration of a year, and in the early part of 1864, he permanently located where he now resides, in Osage Town- ship. His four hundred acres are all in one body, and a large portion of the land is under a high state of cultivatioui .The many valuable improve- ments, the attractive and commodious residence and excellent and roomy barns clearl}- attest the financial prosperity of Mr. Durst, who h^s won his way rapidly upward to a position of useful influ- ence and assured success. He is numbered with the leading farmers and substantial men of Miami County. Our subject has been twice married, first to Miss Elizabeth lUirnliardt, a lady of worth, who died in 424 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Osage Township in the early '70s. Mr. Durst and tliis estimable wife were blessed by the birth of five children, two of whom now survive. Katie is the wife of Louis Katler, and Anna is the wife of C. Conklin. The present wife, Mrs. Mary (Cole) Durst, is a woman of ability and culture and is a true helpmate. Mr. Durst has devoted himself entirely to agri- cultural pursuits and stock-raising, and handles upon his farm some of the finest horses and cattle bred in this part of the country. Without being in any sense of the word a politician, he is intelli- gently interested in the vital questions of the day. He is ever ready to lend a helping hand in matters of mutual welfare, and is widely known and iiighly respected as a kind neighbor, sincere friend and upright citizen. C- jfL^ ON. M. L. PALMER, who is a prominent ITjl/ agiiculturist and stock-raiser located upon ^^^ section 13, Richland Township, Miami (^ County, Kan., was elected by his constitu- ents of the Seventeenth District to the Legislature of tlie state. He has with efHcient fidelity dis- charged the duties entrusted to his care, and as an ardent Republican, takes a high place in the local councils of llie party. Our subject, born August 23, 1840, in Salem Township, Washington County, Ohio, attained to manhood upon his father's farm and attended the schools of the home neighbor- iiood, excelling especially in the study of history, ancient and modern. The father of our subject, Joseph Palmer, born June 30, IHl,"}, in Vermont, removed to Ohio in 1818 and was numbered among the very early pioneers of Washington County. His mother, Matilda (Ward) Palmer, was born in Washington County July 2, 1815. The parents, both of Eng- lish descent, were united in marriage in the native state and county of the mother, who passed away June 24, 1861, widely known and universally be- loved for her true Christian character and exem- plary life. Of the three children who blessed the home of the parents, two are now living. The father and mother were both members of the Uni- versalist Church. Early in life a Whig, the father was later a strong Republican. Casting his first vote in 1836, he has never but once missed a slate or national election. Eor twenty-four years suc- cessively he served as Justice of the Peace, giving thorough satisfaction to the general public by his wise administration of the law. One of his brothers did gallant duty in the War of 1812, and no member of the family has ever been wanting in true loyalty to the Government. The eldest daughter, Mrs. Eunice Flanders, lives in Ten Mile Township, Miami County, and is the mother of two children. M. L. Palmer and Miss Mary J. Flanders were married in Washington County, Ohio, October 30, 1861. The estimable wife of our subject, born De- cember 19, 1842, in Washington County, Ohio, was the daughter of Jacob Flanders, a long-time and highly esteemed resident of the Buckeye State. Three sons have brightened the home. Edward W. married Mary J. Caton and is a citizen of Richland Township; Dudley R., the husband of Kate KcKinney, also makes his home in the town- ship; Harry, the youngest son, is unmarried. Upon the 27th of August, 1862, Mr. Palmer enlisted as a private in Company H, Seventh Ohio Cavalry, and was later promoted to be Cor- poral. He first entered a camp of instruction at Ripley, Ohio, and remaining until December, crossed the river at Marysville, Ky., and joined Gen. Q. A. Gilraore at Lexington, Ky. In Sep- tember, 1863, he went with General Burnside to East Tennessee, and engaging at Cumberland Gap in the thick of the fight took part in the campaign of P]ast Tennessee until the following April, when he was sent to Nicholasville to recruit. After Morgan's raid into Kentucky, Mr. Palmer was en- gaged against him in Cynthiana, Ky., and his reg- iment joined Sherman in Marietta, Ga., July 4, 1864. Mr. Palmer was never wounded nor cap- PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 425 turedancT remained constantly on duty until May 25, 1865. Our subject actively engaged in the battle of Dutton Hill, K3'., and was also in numerous skir- mishes with Morgan, Basil Duke, and Pegram up to July 4, 1863, and also fought Morgan near Columbus, Kj'., and participated in the battles of Buffington Island, second engagement at Cumber- land Gap, and for some time daily upon the field of warfare, was in the battles of Blue Springs, Jones- boro, Bluntville, Bean Station, Greenville, Rogers- ville, "Walkersford Danbridge, Mossy Creek and Marysville. During his long period of service, Mr. Palmer contracted an ailment from which he never recovered. He was left near Stamford, Ky., with- out descriptive list and then worked in a colored enlisting olHce in Kentucky under Capt. .7. C. Ran- dolph until he was discharged. Before this illness Mr. Palmer never missed a detail nor a day's duty. For two years after the close of the war he was confined to the house and had a hemorrhage of the lungs. In 1870 he received employment as a collecting agent for a railroad and held that posi- tion of trust for two years. Mr. Palmer was for six years conductor on a Pittsburgh, Marietta & Clevleand train, and for four years was a station agent and telegraph operator. Removing to Kansas in the month of December, 1881, our subject settled on his present farm of one hundred and sixty acres, then wild land, but now under a highly profitable state of cultivation. Exclusively a farmer, he has devoted himself to the improvement of his homestead, one of the finest and most valuable in the township. A friend to educational advancement, he has taken an active interest in the schools of Kansas and has given the children excellent opportunities for in- struction. Fraternally he is connected with the In- dependent Order of Odd Fellows and is a member of Palmer Lodge, at Salem, Ohio, and has held minor olHces in the order. He is likewise a member of Paola Post, G. A. R. Mrs. Palmer is a member of tlie I'resbyterian Church, and has throughout her life been active in good works. Our subject is politically a local power, .and in both Ohio and Kansas has been a delegate to various conven- tions. He h.as been twice elected Township Trus- tee, and in 1890 a candidate for re-election to the Legislature, was defeated by the Populists. While occupying a seat in the Legislature in 1888 and 1889, Mr. Palmer served with marked ability as Chairman of the Committee on Roads and High- ways, and was a member of the Railroad Com- mittee, and also a member of the Committee on County Seals and County Lines. In the con- duct of his public duties, true to his constituents and the people of his state, our subject gained the high regard of all with whom he came in contact and has a host of friends in Miami County. /^OTTLOB ZORN. As a representative of the III progressive and successful farmers of Linn Vi^i County, Kan., especial mention belongs to the subject of this sketch, who conducts agri- rultural operations on section 28, Centreville Township. He became a resident of this county in 1872, coming at that time from La Salle County, 111. Mr. Zorn is a native of Wurtemberg, Germany, and was born March 20, 1849. His parents, Frede- rick and Louisa Zorn, came to America in 1854, and making their way to La Salle County, 111.,- were classed among its well-to-do residents. The father died in 1866, and the mother of our subject still survives. Mr. Zorn of this sketch is the youngest but one in the parental family of six children, his brothers and sisters being Christian, Fred, Miua, Eliza and Charlie. He was reared to manhood in La Salle County, and when making his home in ^this state first settled in Paris Township, Linn County, where he resided for two years. Later removing to Blue Mound Township, he was there engaged in tilling the soil until the si)ring of 1878, when he located in Centreville Township on the farm where he is at present residing. It contains one 426 PORtHAlT AND felOGRAfHiCAL RECORD. hundred and twenty acres, and the improvements and substantial buildings wliich adorn tlie place are the results of his efforts and stand as monu- ments to his thrift. Gottlob Zorn and Miss Phila McLaughlin were married April 11, 1872, in La Salle County. 111. Mrs. Zorn was born in the above county Novem- ber 11, 1848, and is a daughter of Hiram and rriseilla (Melcher) McLaughlin, the former of whom died while residing in Illinois. Of their family of six children two are now living. To our subject and his wife have been born four children, viz.: Mary L., Frank O., Jessie L. and Sylvia. A strong Republican, Mr. Zorn is recognized as a man of extended influence and enjoys the esteem of a host of friends. He has served many terms as a member of the School Board and has done much to promote the standard of scholarship in his neighborhood. February 20, 1865, our subject became a member of Company K, One Hundred and Fifty-sixth Illinois Infantry. While en route with his company from Springfield to Camp Butler Mr. Zorn was injured and remain- ed in the service only about seven months, when he received his honorable dischariie. w OP.Eirr LANDERS, one of the largest land owners of Crawford County and a resident of Sherman Township, is a native of Lim- ^i^erick, Ireland, and spent his boyhood years in the land of his birth. At the age of twenty years, he emigrated to America, and for a few years made his home in the south. In 1858, while residing in St. Louis, he was united in marriage with Miss Hannah O'Brien, who, like himself, was of Irish birth and parentage. They became the parents of six children: John, Patrick, Katie, Mary, Robert and Ellen. For a number of years after his marriage, llie sul)ject of this sketch remained a resident of Mis- souri, whence, in 1871, he removed to Kansas, and located in Sherman Township, Crawford County. He purchased eighty acres, comprising the nucleus of his present possessions, and at once commenced the task of clearing and cultivating a farm. As an evidence of his industry and good management, it is only necessary to mention the fact that he is now (1893) the owner of eleven hundred and twent}' acres, all of which he has accumulated since coming to this county. This large farm Mr. Landers personally superintends, devoling it to the raising of grain as well as good grades of live- stock. He feeds to his stock all tiic grain he raises, and has accumulated wealth by buying and selling horses, cattle and hogs. In business life he has achieved success, to which he is justly entitled by honorable dealing and industrious perseverance, and has the satisfaction of knowing that every dollar of his wealth has come to him in a legiti- mate and honest way. Although not a politician, Mr. Landers takes an active part in the issues and controversies of the da.y, voting and acting with the Democratic party. Among the public positions he has been called upon to occupy may be mentioned the office of Treasurer of Sherman Township, which he filled for two years. He has never aspired to any posi- tion of prominence officially, yet few men who are ambitious in that way would fill a place of trust more worthil}'. For twenty' years he has served as a member of the School Board, and was instru- mental in promoting the interests of the common schools of his township. He and his family are members of the Roman Catholic Church. John Landers, our subject's eldest son, received excellent educational advantages in his youth, and graduated with the Class of '85 from the business college at Ft. Scott, Kan. He is now the business manager of the farm, and in addition to being in- terested with his father, is also the owner of four hundred acres. First-class improvements have been added to the farm, including a fine residence and substantial barns. Our subject usually keeps from one hundred to one hundred and fifty head of cattle, having, as above stated, made a success of his stock enterprises. His life furnishes an PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 427 illustration of the fact that a man may attain success in spite of adverse circumstances. His advantages for an education were very limited; indeed, it may with truth be said that he had no advantages and but few opportunities. He had neither capital nor friends when he came to America, yet he has secured prosperity and suc- cess, and now has an assured competence for life. '>^^-^^. Our subject has held other local positions, the most prominent being Clerk of the District Court, Councilman, Police J udge,City Clerk, M.iyor, mem- ber of the School Board, Deputy Registrar of Deeds and Township Clerk. To Mr. and Mrs. Ev-£rline were born eleven children, eight of whom are now living: Carrie, who died in 1869, aged eleven years; Emma; Arthur J., who was an employe of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott and Memphis Railroad, and who was killed in the switch yards at Mem- phis, Tenn., December 6, 1889; Dora, who became the wife of J. Sanders, of St. Joseph , Mo. ; Perry L., 432 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. an employe of the Santa Fe Railroad Company; Julia May; Alfred R., in the employ of the same road; IMinnie, Earl and Inez. In politics Mr. Everline is a Reiiublican. He is a member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons and the C4rand Army of the Republic, and is a public-spirited citizen. J"! GUN M. ROSE, a prosperous agriculturist and successful stock-raiser, residing upon ' one of the best farms in Mound Township, Miami County, has since 1872 been identi- fied with the advancement of his present home in- terests, and, widel3' known, is highly esteemed for his business ability and sterling integrity of char- acter. Born in .Sandusky County, Ohio, August 24, 1843, our subject is the son of James and Nancy (Gordon) Rose, natives of the Buckeye State, and botli of whom arc now deceased. The parental family included eight sons and three daughters, of whom David was Captain of Comjjany E, Thirt3'-lirst Ohio Infantry, and died while in the service. Edward, who was a member of the Tenth Ohio Cavalry, is also deceased; James resides in Chase County, Kan., where he is Probate Judge; Henry makes his home in Syra- cuse, Neb.; Charles is a resident of Florida; Alonzo makes his liome in Delaware County, Ohio; Ferdinand is a farmer in Morrow County, that state; Mary, now Mrs. L. M. Cunard, is located at Mt. Gilead, Ohio; Martha, now Mrs. G. II. Mosier, is living in Delaware County, the above state, while Eliza, Mrs. E. Curl, is also residing in the Buckeye State. John M. Rose, of this sketch, owned a small farm in Ohio, which he tilled until coming to Kansas in 1872. For two years after locating here he operated rented land, and at the expiration of tliat time purchased eighty acres of his present fine estate, which now embraces two hundred and forty acres. He has always followed farming pur- suits, and his understanding of agriculture in its various departments is broad and deep. Mr. Rose devotes the greater portion of his time and at- tention to stock-raising, and has upon his place some fine registered animals. In the year 1862, our subject was mustered into the service of the Union army as a member of Company B, Tenth Ohio Cavalry, and served his country bravely for twelve months, when he was discharged on account of physical disability. All of his brothers, with the exception of the young- est, then a lad of eight years, were soldiers in the Union army, and were all wounded save John M. After the establishment of peace, Mr. Rose re- turned to Ohio, where he resumed farming, which has been his life occupation. The lady to whom our subject was married in 1865 was born in Morrow County, Ohio, and boie the name of Miss Sarah Jane Pipes. By their union were born five sons and three daugh- ters, of whom Bert was killed by lightning when twenty-two years of age. Tlie remaining sons and daughters arc Edward, James, John, Lud- will, Lillian, Lulu and Fern. In his political re- lations our subject is a Republican, and socially a Grand Army man. He is one of Miami Coun- ty's most enterprising citizens, and has always been identified with movements beneficial to the community. ^^^^#i"^"^»s^i=^ i- ACOB M. ROIIRER. Of that sturdy and idependent class, the farmers of Kansas, none are possessed of more genuine merit ^5^^ and a stronger character than the subject of this biographical notice. He has attained a more than ordinary degree of success in his calling as an agriculturist, and wherever known, he is con- ceded to be an energetic and progressive tiller of PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 433 the soil, and a public-spirited citizen, interested in the welfare of the township and county where he resides. A native of Oliio, our subject was born in Holmes County in 1839, and in his youth removed to Illinois. At the opening of the Civil War he espoused the cause of the Union, and in August, 1862, his name was enrolled as a member of Com- pany E, Ninety-fourth Illinois Infantry, Colonel Orm, of Bloomington, commanding. He was mustered into the service at Bloomington, and from that city accompanied his regiment to St. Louis. Thence he went with his command to the southwestern part of Maryland, where he partici- pated in a number of minor engagements. From Maryland he marched to the south, and was pres- ent at the siege of Vicksburg, in which he served with bravery. After having served for two years, he was honorably discharged at the expiration of his period of service, and from Brownsvilje, Tex., returned to his home in Illinois. In the fall of 1869, Mr. Rohrer was united in marriage with Miss MoUie E. Clarke, an accom- plished young lady, who received a superior liter- ary education in the schools of Bloomington, 111. They are the parents of four children, namely: Ettie, who was graduated from the Emporia High School in June, 1892, and is now a teacher in Miami Count}'; AVilliam, Lana and Beulah, who are with their parents. The family occupies a high position in the social circles of the community, and its members are welcome guests in the best homes of the county. Coming to the Sunflower State in 1874; Mr. Uohrer, in partnership with his brother A., bought a quarter-section of land in Miami County. After- ward our subject purchased his brother's interest, and at present is the owner of more than fifteen hundred acres of fertile land. Tliis large estate has been accumulated through his personal efforts and is under his direct supervision. In addition to farming, he has engaged with success in the raising of cattle and hogs. He usually feeds all the grain he raises, although occasionally he dis- poses of corn or wheat in the city market. In his [lolitical belief Mr. Rolirer gives his hearty supiiort to the principles of the Republican party, and is prominent in the ranks of that organiza- tion. He h.is served as Treasurer of Richland Township, and for twelve consecutive years ofBci- ated as a member of the School Board. In what- ever position he has served, he has proved the possession of energy, good judgment and tact, and is justly prominent in local affairs. Socially he is identified with the Grand Army of the Republic, belonging to the post at Paola.. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a liberal subscriber to all the enterprises of that denomination. \\U-^ F.' HENTZEN, a progressive citizen of r jjl Erie, Neosho County, Kan., has become so /^^ well known in this community that he (1^) needs no special introduction to our read- ers. He is at present engaged in the furniture and undertaking business, and as his friends are many we feel assured that this record of his life will be received with general interest. Our subject was born in Missouri, in Clay Coun- ty, seven miles northeast of Kansas City, and is the son of Henry Hentzen, a native of Berlin, Germany. The father emigraied to America in company with his family in the '30s, and locating in Jefferson City, Mo., there followed his trade of a barber. His wife dying, he was again married, the lady of his choice being Miss Margaret Cham- bers. She was born of Swiss parents, and her mother, who emigrated to America, made her home in Columbus, Ohio. In 1848, the father of our subject, removed to Missouri, where he purchased and improved land, his i)lace consisting of one hundred and sixty-two ■acres, and at the same time he carried on milling operations. He was engaged in this latter indus- try until some tinie in the '60s, when he disposed 434 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of li.is milling interests and engaged in farming until his decease, which occurred in Januar>% 1887. The mother of our subject departed this life Sep- tember 4, 1893, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Betty Clinton, in Missouri. H. F. Heutzen, of this sketch, was reared to manhood in Clay County, Mo., and there received such an education as could be gained in the schools near his home. He was married September 13, 1881, to Miss Mary J., daughter of Henry Mc- Bride. The year previous Mr. Ilentzen had come to this county, and locating at Osage Mission con- ducted the furniture and undertaking business there for a period of six and a-half yeai-s. At the expiration of that time he made his advent into Erie, with whose interests he has since been con- nected. In political affairs our subject is a stanch Repub- lican and at the present time is serving acceptably as a member of the City Council. He is an active member of the Catholic Church. In addition to his business interests already mentioned, he owns a quarter-section of land in this county which he hires cultivated. AMES F. JOHNSTON. The biographies I of successful men who, without the influ- '/^ ence of wealth or the prestige of family^ ^^f/ have attained to positions of usefulness and honor serve the two-fold purpose of encour- aging the young and paying a well merited trib- ute to the man himself. While Mr. Johnston has not gained great wealth, he has secured a valu- able pro))erty and is numbered among the sub- stantial residents of Miami Count}'. He is the owner and occupant of a finely improved farm, located on sections 3 and 34, the residence being located on the section first named. J3ovn in Bpntl County, 111., in 1835, our subject is the son of James and Mary (Price) Johnston, natives respectively of South Carolina and Vir- ginia. He was reared to manhood in the county of his birth, where he received a common-school education, and during the summer seasons aided in the work on the honae farm. His parents being in humble circumstances, he commenced his active business career with no fortune save his industry and uncompromising integrity. He established a home of his own in 1858, when he was united in marriage with Miss Rachel Merry, an estimable lady, possessing a noble character and kindly dis- position. After his marriage Mr. Joiinston continued to reside in Bond County until 1866, when he came to Kansas and settled in Richland Township, Mi- ami County. He purchased one hundiedand sixty acres of unimproved land on section 10, to the cultivation of which he devoted his time for a number of years. At present he owns, as above stated, a farm of two hundred and forty-nine acres, situated on sections 3 and 34. He has brought the land to a high state of cultivation, and has erected the substantial and commodious buildings which are now on the property. In connection with general farming, he was for many years ex- tensively engaged in raising stock, meeting with success in that line of work. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston reared a family of live children, viz.: Samuel N.; Mary I., wife of Frank lledenbaugh, of California: James D.; Clara A., who married D. D. Bryon; and Charles, who makes his home in Franklin County, this state. The family was bereaved in 1869 by the death of the devoted wife and mother, whose loss was a severe affliction to the husband and children. Mr. John- ston has been closely identified with the worth}' interests of the county in which he has resided for so many years. In all matters pertaining to the general good he is especiallj' active, and is a friend to local progress and educational advance- ment. For a period covering more than twenty- five years he has served as a member of the School Board in the district where he resides, and has materially promoted the standard of education in the community. Politically a stanch Republican, Mr. Johnston tOtiTRAiT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 435 has at various times been elected to official posi- tions, in vvliicli he has served with fidelity and to tiie gieat satisfaction of the people. For two years he filled the position of Township Treasurer, and in the fall of 1892 he was elected Clerk of Richland Township. In his religious affiliations, he has been actively connected with the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church since about 1870. He is well known throughout the county, and his sterling worth lias won for him the high regard of all with whom he has been brought in contact. PETER H. WATKIN8. Of all the numerous vocations by which men gain a livelihood, none is more honest and independent than that of tilling the soil. Prominent among the farmers who successfully manage their affairs in Washington Township, Anderson County, is the gentleman above named, who is located on a well cultivated tract on section 4, where he has re- sided since 1870. The grandfather of our subject, whose given name was Ebenezer, was a native of Wales, and came to this country when four years old. He was a gallant soldier in the War of the Revolution, and passed away in Virginia. ,The paternal grandmother bore the maiden name of Christina Marks, and was born in Loudoun Coun- ty, Va. After the death of her husband, which occurred in Floyd County, she went toWahington County, Ind., where she spent the rcm"ainder of her life, and died some time in the early '40s. The father of our subject, Isaiah Watkins, was born in Montgomery County, Va., on the 17th of April, 1811, and was there reared to manhood, lie is a man of strict moral principles and good character, and is liked by all who know him. In the 3'ear 1835, he married a Miss Margaret Bierlc3-, who was a native of Washington Count}', Ind., where she was born in March, 1818. After their union, Mr. and Mrs. Watkins remained in Wash- ington County for about four years, and then re- moved to Bartholomew Count}', where the latter died February 12, 1858. Mr. Watkins continued to live there till 1882, when he came to Ander- son County to live withhis children. He is the father of nine children, namely: Peter H., John B.. George W., .Jacob T., Lemuel F., Isaiah M., Luther, Lafayette and Melissa. Peter H. Watkins is a native of the state of Indiana, having been born in Washington Coun- ty, on the 3d of October, 1837. He was about three years old when his parents moved to Bar- tholomew County, Ind., where he grew to mature years, during whicli time he was constantly in that county with the exception of about two and one- half years, which he spent in Pike County, 111. In the summer of 1870 he came to Anderson Count}', purchased land in this township, and has ever since made this his abiding place. For a life-companion, our subject chose Mrs. Rach.'tel Vanscoyoc, who was born in Grant Coun- ty, Ind., December 28, 1840. The marriage was performed in Washington Township, October 3, 1872, at the home of the bride. Mrs. Watkins' parents, Evan and Marg.aret (Scott) Benbow, were natives of North Carolina and early settlers of Grant County, where they died some years ago. Of the nine children born to them, five sons and four daughters, Mrs. Watkins was the fourth in order of birth. She was formerly married to Isaac Vanscoyoc, to whom she bore six children: Clara, John, Jane, Altiee, Denny and Thomas. Mr. Vanscoyoc passed away May 18. 1870. The union of our subject and his wife h.as been blessed by the birth of two children, William Clarence and Frank. Mr. Watkins finds time in the midst of his extensive personal affairs to bear an active part in the local and political trans- actions and in all movements which tend 1.0 the general welfare of the community. lie has been Township Trustee and Treasurer, and lias also filled the responsible office of Town Clerk, discharging his duties in every capacity in a trustworthy man- ner and to the satisfaction of the people. He is identified with the German Baptist (ur Dunkard) 436 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Church, in which he is an active worker. Mr. Wat- kins has always been an industrious man and a good manager, and has made for himself and family a comfortable maintenance. He is now the owner of one hundred and sixty acres of fertile land, on which have been erected a number of convenient and valuable buildings. Personally he is a genial and companionable man, strictly honorable in all his dealings, and therefore is highly regarded by all with whom he has to do. m>^^<^ SAAC SHACKELTON, a prosperous and ener- getic general agriculturist located upon sec- tion 13, Osawatomie Township, Miami Coun- ty, Kan., handles upon his broad acres some of the finest stock in the state, and has been especially successful in raising a grade of horses second to none in his locality. Widely known and highly esteemed for his enterprise and excellent business qualifications, our subject enjoys the con- fidence of many friends, and is intimately associ- ated with the progressive interests of Miami County, where he has continuously resided since 1878. Mr. Shackelton was born near Trenton, N. J., September 9, 1839, and was the son of Samuel Shackelton, likewise a native of New Jer- sey, and born in 1814. The paternal grandfather, emigrating from England to the United States, located in the town of Hope, N. J., in a very early day. The mother, Katie (Berlin) Shackelton, was also born in New Jersey. Her father emi- grated from Wales to America and lived for many years in New Jersey, where he died, mourned by all who knew him. The parents of our subject, marrying in their native state, remained there for some time, but finally journeyed to Pennsylvania and made their home in Easton, Northampton County. They spent a number of years in the Quaker Slate, but finally, following the tide of emi- gration, found their way to Illinois, settling in De- Kalb County, their permanent abiding place until their death. The father, by occupation both a carpenter and farmer, after a life of busy usefulness died in 1878, his good wife having preceded him to the better land eight years before, in 1870. Of tlie nine children who blessed .the union of the father and mother, four survived to maturity: M. G., I'imily, Maria and Isaac. Our subject was about thirteen years of age when he accompanied his parents to DeKalb County, 111. He gained a com- mon-school education in the Quaker State, and re- maining with his father until 1866, was variously engaged in agricultural duties and carpenter work. He entered the employ of the Government in 1862, and did the duty of timekeeper of a con- struction corps. He has devoted almost his entire life to farming, but has gained a thorough knowl- edge of the trade of a carpenter, working side by side with his father at the bench. In DeKalb County, 111., in the year 1870, were united in marriage Isaac Shackelton and Miss Han- nah Adelia Butts; she was born in Otsego County, N. Y., and was the daughter of the late Jesse D. and Lucinda P. (Forbush) Butts, the latter of whom was born in Massachusetts, December 29, 1816. The maternal grandfather, Aaron Forbush, died in the Empire State, whei-e he was widely known and highl3' respected. The parents of Mrs. Shackelton married and settled in Otsego County, N. Y., and journeying to Illinois, located in De- Kalb County in 1855. After residing for many years in that part of the state, they finallj' removed to Chicago, their permanent home until the death of the father, August 7, 1880. The mother p.assed away April 17, 1891, in Sidney, Iowa. Of their five children four lived to maturity: Demetrius E., Charles A., Hannah A. (Mrs. Shackelton) and Frank L. Mr. and Mrs. Sliackelton immediately follow- ing their marriage settled in Milan Township, DeKalb County, 111., where our subject bought one hundred and sixty acres of land, which he in- dustriously cultivated for three years and then engaged in the grocery business in DeKalb for the succeeding two years. At the expiration of this Portrait and biographical record. 437 length of time Mr. Sbackelton with his wife and family traveled to Kansas and, pleased with Miami County, here located, settling in Osawatomie Township. The Shaekelton farm contains one hundred and eighty-three fertile .acres, the most of which is under a high state of cultivation and well improved with excellent and attractive build- ing. Three children have brightened the pleasant home, Granville, .Jessie and Halle. Since his arrival in Kansas Mr. Shaekelton has devoted his time continuously to farming and has achieved financial success. Aided by his wife, a true helpmate and a lady of superior ability, he has won his upward way to a position of influence, and .IS a successful stock-raiser enjoys an enviable rep- utation throughout the county. Broad in his re- ligious views, our subject is ever ready to lend a helping hand to the unfortunate, and, politically a Democrat, is an ardent supporter of the iiarty of the people. P'raternally associated with the Inde- pendent Order of Odd Fellows, Mr. Shaekelton has many warm friends in that ancient order and likewise enjoys the high regard of the general public. I@^@1E 'il^ANIEL SHIPMAN, deceased, for many I JJj years a leading citizen and enterprising ^Jj^ general agriculturist of OsawalomieTown- ship, Miami County, Kan., was a man of worth .and broad intelligence, and vitally inter- ested in all matters of public welfare, commanded the esteem of many friends, and was mourned as a public loss when upon February 14, 1888, he entered into rest. Our subject was born in Kent, England, August 14, 1824, and at the time of his de.ath had not yet reached three-score years and ten, and was occupying a position of useful influence. Mr. Shipman was reared to manhood in his native land. Self reliant, energetic and industrious, he determined, when about twenty-five years of age. to try his fortunes in the broader fields of the world of promise beyond the sea. Embarking for America, our subject made a safe and prosper- ous voyage across the Atlantic and soon landed in the L'uited Stales. Locating at once in the west, Mr. iShipman made his home in Illinois, in which state he found ready employment and remained for about six years. At the expiration of tin's length of time, fol- lowing the tide of emigr.ilion to the farther west, Mr. Sliipman journeyed to Kansas, and locating in Miami County in the early '60s, purchased a farm in Osawatomie Township, where he continued to reside the remainder of his life. Arriving within the borders of the state a single man, it was not many years before Daniel Shipman entered into the bonds of matrimony, wedding in Miami County, Kan., in 1838, Miss Surilda Pine, a native of the state of Missouri, who was born in Lincoln County, .June 12, 1849. The union of our subject and his estimable wife was blessed by the birth of one child, a bright and attractive daughter, Mollie, now the wife of John C. Brady. Mr. and Mrs. Brady are the happ}' parents of one child, a daughter, Fannie. The father of Mrs. Shipman, a long time resi- . dent and highly esteemed citizen of Missouri, his native state, was Charles G. Pine, who was widely known as a man of earnest purpose and ster- ling integrity of character. He later became one of the pioneer settlers of Miami County, Kan., where he passed away, honored by all who knew him, April 23, 1877. The mother of Mrs. Shipm.an, in maidenhood Ellender H. Schrum, was, like her husband, a native of Mis.50uri, where she spent her entire life and died nearly a score of years be- fore the demise of her husband, upon December 30, 1857. .' . Our subject, possessing ability of a high order, and a man of excellent business attainments,' read- ily made his way upward to a financial position of ' assured success. Entering with unflagging industry into the cultivation of the fertile soil of Kansas, he brought his broad acres up to a high state of cultivation. He is an excellent manager and has added to his property and improved his valuable farm, one of the best in its locality; he has erected 438 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, jme and commodious residence and built large and substantial barns, and the Shipman home- stead is known far and wide as the abode of thrift and plenty. At the time of liis death Mr. Ship- man owned three hundred and twenty acres of as fine land as the state of Kansas contained, and left to his heirs a comfortable competence. His widow is a lady of superior ability and culture, and pos- sesses the sincere regard of many friends; she oc- cupies a position of usefuines, and is foremost in good works and benevolent enterprises. — *-^^-r — AVID DICK, who carries on general farm- ing on section 24, Lincoln Township, Crawford County, is a native of the Ke3'- stone Stale. He was born in Indiana County in 1835, and is one of a family of eight children, whose parents were John and Margaret (Pate) Dick. They were also natives of Pennsyl- vania. In the county of his nativity our subject spent tlie days of his boyhood and j^outh, and was early inured to the arduous labors of the farm, for as soon as he was old enough to handle the plow he began work in the fields. To liis fatlier he gave the benefit of his services until his mar- riage. Mr. Dick was joined in wedlock with Miss Amanda Golden, and then located on a farm of his own in Pennsylvania, wliere he lived for some time. Bidding good-bye to his native state, he re- moved with his family to Richland County, Ohio, but after a short time he came to Kansas, the year 1871 witnessing his arrival. He located upon tlie farm where he still resides, and here lie has de- veloped three hundred and sixty acres of good land. In f.act, this is one of the finest farms of the county, being under a high state of cultivation and well improved with all modern accessories and conveniences. The home has been blessed with the presence of four children, three sons and a daughter, Charles, Thompson, Minnie and Frank, and they have been provided with good educa- tional privileges, wliich have fitted them for the practical and responsible duties of life. Mr. Dick is connected with the business inter- ests of Englevalc, having erected a large store building in that place, over which is an entertain- ment hall. He votes the* Republican ticket and takes quite an active part in political affairs. He is a member of the School Board, and himself and family are members of the Church of God. He takes quite an active interest in everytiiing per- taining to the welfare of the community, and gives his support to all enterprises calculated to advance the educational, social and moral good. He IS conservative in tliat he is not venturesome, yet is progressive, and the community finds in him a valued citizen. Mis life has been an honor- able and upright one, devoted to his business in- terests and tiie happiness of liis family, and it is with pleasure that we |)resent this record of liis life to our readers. ^<^^, RANDISON J. MUNDELL, a practical agri- ill g=j culturist and prominent citizen of Centre- '^^l! ville Township, Linn County, Kan., now residing upon his finely cultivated homestead lo- cated on section 1, is a native of Harrison Count3', W. Va., and was born March 19, 1839. Since 1863 identified with the interests of his present home, he has held with ability the position of Township Treasurer. The father of our subject, James Mundell, was born in Greene County, Pa., January 28, 1798. The Mundells are of Irish ancestry, but the paternal grandfather was a well known citizen of the Quaker State, where he died. The mother, Nancy (Grooms) Mundell, was born in Greene County, Pa., December 25, 1807. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 439 The maternal grandfather, Richard Grooms, was one of the early settlers of the Quaker State. The parents married and settled in their native county, and lived there from 1824 until 1828. Then they located in Harrison County, Va., and re- miiined there until 1853, a full quarter of a cen- tury, when they settled in Cooi)er County, Mo., where tlie father died on the .5th of May, 1855. The mother removed with her children to Douglas County, Kan., in tlie spring of 1862, and in the spring of 1863 located in Ceutreville Township, Linn County. For thirty years a constant resi- dent of this locality, the beloved mother died March 8, 1893, mourned bj' all who knew her. The father was connected with the Methodist Church, but the mother was a devout member of the United Brethren Church. From the obituary notice which mainly gave the facts we have pre- viously recorded, we make the following brief ex- tracts: "Passed awa^', Mrs. Nancy Mundell, at the residence of her son, T. A. Mundell, near Centre- villc, March 8, 1893, at the age of eighty-five years, two months and thirteen days. Peacefully she passed into the presence of her Savior. She was the mother of seven children, four sons to follow her, three daughters having preceded her to the Land of Rest. She was a devoted wife and loving mother. She led a guiet life, always look- ing to the welfare of others. In earl}' life she became a Christian, and united with the Method- ist Protestant Church. After coming to Kansas she united with the United Brethren Church, liv- ing a consistent Christian until Christ claimed His own. A large audience of friends and neighbors attended the funeral services at the church March 10, after which we laid her earthly remains away in the Goodrich Cemetery until the resurrection morning." The seven children were in the order of their birth: Brice G., Joseph W., Rosanna (de- ceased), Almeda (deceased), Grandison J., Sophia, (deceased), and Theopilus A. Our subject, the fifth child in order of birth, .accompanied the family in their various removals. He came with his mother to his present locality in 1862, and mainly engaged in farming, now pros- perously cultivates a valuable homestead of three hundred and twenty acres, well improved with excellent and commodious buildings, it being one of the best farms in the county. Upon March 23, 1871, were united in marriage Grandison J. Mun- dell and Miss Sarah L., a daughter of Will- iam H. Davis, who was born in Steuben Coun- ty, N. Y., August 14, 1823. The paternal grand- parents, Aaron and Phoebe (Burrows) Davis, natives of the Empire State, after their marriage settled in Steuben County, wiiere the grandmother died. The grandfather hater removed to Mich- igan, and finally located in Winnebago County, 111., where he passed away in 1869. Aaron Davis and his good wife were the parents of five chil- dren, four of whom lived to years of maturity: Elisha, David, AVilliam H. and Charlotte. AVill- iara H. remained in his native county until he had arrived at sixteen years of age, when he left home, and beginning life for himself, located in Ontario County, N. Y., and worked out^by the month. At the age of twenty-one, upon' January 28, 1844, he married Miss Ann Chamberlin, a daughter of John and Sarah (Bodine) Chamberlin, natives of New Jersey, who were reared and married in their early home. They afterward located in Seneca Count}', N. Y., then removed to Rochester, and finally settled in Champaign Count3% Ohio, where the latter died. John and Sarah Chamberlin had twelve children, of whom Ann, Mrs. Davis, was the fourth in order of birth. She was born in Seneca Count}-, N. Y., August 14, 1823. Immediately succeeding his marriage William Davis and his wife made their home in Rochester, from which city, after a resi- dence of several years, they emigrated to Winne- bago County, HI. There Mr. Davis, engaging in farming, remained until the spring of 1870, then settled in Centreville, Linn County, Kan., on the farm where he is now located. Mr. Davis entering Company C, One Hundred and Forty-sixth Illi- nois Infantry, in 1864, served with faithful fidelity one year, when the war ended. Mr. and^rs. Davis, are the parents of three children, Frank; Sarah L., wife of our subject, and Emma, wife of Benjamin Werkman. Mrs. Mundell, a lady of ability and culture, was born in Rochester, N. Y., in Novem- ber, 1850. Our subject and his wife have been blessed with the presence of three children: Jessie 440 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. E., Georgiana and Fiances L. Mr. and Mrs. Mundell are valued members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are active in the support and extension of good work and religious influ- ence. Our subject is numbered among the liberal- spirited citizens of Linn County, and taking a lively interest inbotli local and national affairs, is ever ready to lend a helping hand in all enter- prises of the county. GUIS BRAND. A biography should be writ- 111 (f^ ten for the sake of its lessons, that men /I Li^ everywhere may place themselves in con- tact with facts and affairs, and build themselves up to and into a life of excellence, not in any sphere, but in their own rightful place, where they may keep and augment their individuality. To record in some respects the details of such a life is purposed in the following liistory of Louis Brand, who is not only one of the successful and thorough-going agriculturists of Mound Township, but an honored and worthy citizen as well. He resides on section 18, is the owner of large tracts of land, and has a very tasty and commodious residence. He is a native of Switzerland, the land of beautiful scenery, and his birth occurred March 13, 1845, to the union of John and Mary (Paritou) Brand. The Brand family came to the United States in 1850, and settled in Columbiana County, Ohio, where they remained until 1852. From there they removed to Carroll County, Mo., settled on a farm, and there the father's life terminated. Later the mother removed to Kansas and received her final summons in Miami County. They were the parents of thirteen children, ten of whom grew to mature 3'ears. Mary became the wife of Michael Pariton; Kate married C. Brand; Margaret mar- ried Michael Stiner; .John is next; Lizzie and C. are deceased; Louis is our subject; Louisa is the wife of L. Umpherman; Benjamin and Caroline complete the list. The father of these children was an honest, liard-working, persevering man, and no doubt inherited all these char.acteristics from his ancestors, who were wortli}' sons of Switzerland. Those of that nativity wlio came to the United States have almost without exception proved themselves most wortliy citizens and members of society. Our subject made his liome under the parental roof until his mother moved to Kansas, and then he and his brothers purchased sixty-five acres of land. They have prospered in their enterprises and are the owners of one thousand acres of land. They are engaged principally in stock-raising, but the farming industry is not neglected entirely'. In 1871 our subject was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Tapa, a native of St. Louis, Mo. The following interesting children have been given them: Rosella, Laurence, Ora, John, Anna, Laura and Alger. During tiie late unpleas- antness between the north and the south, Mr. Brand enlisted in Company' F, Forty-fourth Mis- souri Regiment, in 1804, serving one 3^car. He served his country' faitlifully and participated in a number of engagements, the most prominent being Duck River, Spring Hill, Franklin, Nash- ville and Spanish Fort. In politics he casts his vote with the Republican party, with which he is in full harmony. lie is a member of A. J. Smith Post No. 102, G. A. R. iN"i^iiS#i#i-=^ > ^^MOS CORRINGTON BABCOCK, M. D., ®L!I a prominent phj'sician and druggist at lljlk. Blue Mound, and the owner of a large ^ amount of valuable land in Linn County, was born in Smyrna, Chenango County, N. Y., February 28, 1833. His ancestors for many gen- erations resided in New York State. IIis father, PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 441 Corrington Babcock, was born in Brookfield, that state, and upon choosing a profession entered upon the study of medicine, which lie practiced successively in Truxton, Cortland and Preble, N. Y. Subsequently he removed to Chenango County, N. Y., and practiced his profession in Smyrna until about 1840, when he removed to Phoebus, Onondaga County. Twelve years later he went to Georgetown, Madison County, and spent six years in that place. Thence he removed to Corfu and there remained until his death, which occurred at the age of seventy years. His wife passed away some years prior to his demise. Doctor and Mrs. Babcock have been blessed by the birth of four children, Amos C. being the second in order of birth. The eldest, Asa D., also became a physician, and for a time followed his profession in Earlville, N. Y. In 1855 he I'e- moved to Illinois .and located at Galva, where he died at the age of fifty years. He was an indefati- gable worker and would often ride for miles, un- mindful of storm, in order to visit a patient, and his services were given to the poor and needy without other recompense than tiieir gratitude. In fact, his tireless devotion to his professional du- ties was to a large extent the cause of his death. The elder daughter in the family, Harriet M., mar- ried Dr. H. S. Hutchins and resides in Batavia N. Y. The younger daughter, Anna M., died at Batavia. The mother of these children bore the maiden name of Fanny, and w.as born in Massa- chusetts. The literary studies of Amos Babcock were conducted in the academ}^ at Homer, ^.Y. He studied medicine under the preceptorship of his father and attended a course of lectures at the Albany Medical College. In the spring of 1855 he accompanied his brother to Galva, 111., and in partnership with him conducted an extensive practice for four years and also engaged in the drug business. Returning to the Empire State he entered the New York Medical University and was graduated with the Class of '60. He then went back to Galva, where he practiced his pro- fession until 1883, he and his brother being the leading surgeons of the place. He was promi- nently connected with the village, which during the period of his residence there grew from a town of sixteen buildings to a city having a pop- ulation of four thousand. In addition to the in- come received from his pr.actice he owned a farm, from the rental of which he received a fair sum. In the j^ear 1883, Doctor Babcock located in Blue Mound, where lie has since given his -attention to the medical practice and drug trade. lie was one of the original stockholders in the Bank of Blue Mound and was its Vice-President. In addition to valuable real estate in Blue Mound he is the owner of four hundred and forty acres in Linn County, the value of which is constantl}' increas- ing. He was interested in the salt works at Hutch- inson, Kan., and was connected with a syndicate formed to develop the works, but the enterprise proved a failure. His success in life has been gained solely through his own exertions. He was poor in boyhood and obtained money to pa^- for his education by teaching school. AVith all tlie discoveries in the medical worhl, the Doctor keeps abreast. For a number of years he was a member of the American Medical Asso- ciation and Military Tract Association, being President of the latter for two yesLis. While an advQcate of the principles of the Republican party he is not a politician nor a active partisan. So- cially, he is a Royal Arch Mason, and has filled the position of Master of the lodge at Blue Mound, being a charter member of Mound City Chapter, R. A. M. In the progress of the city he takes a warm interest, and its welfare is ever uppermost in his mind. The lady who in 1872 became the wife of Doctor Babcock was Miss .lean N. Lauder, who was born in Ryegate, Vt., June 4, 183(5. She was the second in a family of eleven children, all of whom are now living. The parents, George and Jean (Laird) Lauder, were born, reared and married- in Scot- land, where their eldest child, a daughter, was also born. The family was never all together at one time, all of its members having never been in the same house at the same time. Mr. Lauder engaged in business as a wholesale and retail dealer in hay and feed at San Francisco, Cal., where his death' occurred and where liis widow still makes her home. At the time tiie famil}' removed to Call- 442 l^ORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD fornia Jean was a young lady of twenty years. For some time she followed the profession of a teacher, and it was while thus engaged at Galva, III., that she met the Doctor. They were married in Montreal, Canada, and their union has proved a most congenial one. The heaviest sorrow of their wedded life has been the loss of their only son, Charles D., whose death occurred at MePher- son, Kan., where he was engaged as a mail carrier. He was a briglit and promising young man of twenty-two, in whom centered the hopes of his parents. j AMES MORRELL, a highly respected pio- I neer citizen and representative general agri- culturist and stock-raiser of the state of Kansas, is pleasantly located near the town of Fonlana, Miami Count}', Kan., and for about thirty-four years he has been intimately associated with the changing scenes and upward progress of this part of the western country. It was in tlie spring of 1859 that Mr. Morrell settled perma- nently in Miami County, where later he shared in the perilous experiences incidental to border war- fare. With courage he aided in the defense of the homes and families of the neighboring farmers, many of whom were absent upon the battlefield giving faithful service in belialf of national ex- istence. Participating in the sacrifices and priva- tions of the early days, our subject has survived to rejoice in the prosperity which now blesses the state, which is already taking a high place in the galax}' of states. James Morrell was born in Richland County, Ohio, October 14, 1828, and was the son of Robert and Minerva (Mitten) Morrell. Tiie father, a na- tive of the Quaker State, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., but tlie paternal ancestry for several generations had been numbered among the in- telligent and substantial residents of the Emerald Isle. The mother was a native of Pennsylvania and was reared and educated in lier birthplace. Our subject was yet quite young when his parents re- moved from Richland to Pickaway County, Ohio, where he was partially reared and educated, his father and mother again making a change of resi- dence, this time settling in Ross County. In tliis latter locality Mr. Morrell attained to manhood and engaged in farming. Devoting himself con- stantly to agricultural pursuits, he finally emi- grated to the far west of Kansas, and in 1859 set- lied in Osage Township, of which he h.as since been a resident. He first improved a farm located near Fon tana, which he afterward sold, later buying iiis Ijresent homestead. During the troublous period in the early ex- istence of the state, and while the Civil War was devastating the land, our subject was numbered among the tried and true who could be depended upon, and served with fidelity in the state militia. Prospering with the better days which have come to the state, Mr. Morrell has brought his one hun- dred and sixty-four acres up to a high state of cultivation and improved the farm with commodi- ous and substantial buildings. The parents of our subject came to Kansas in the early '70s and set- tled near Girard, at Mulberi'y, where the vener- able father passed away about ten years later, aged eighty-four. Mr. Morrell was wedded in Cliillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, to Hester A. Allen. She was born in Perry County, 01iio,and was reared in Hocking County. Six children have blessed the happy home of our subject and his estimable wife. Levi, tlie second-born, died when three years of age; J. B., Harvey, Ella and OUie complete the list of intelli- gent sons and daughters, who together with their parents occupy positions of useful inlluence and worthily possess the esteem and confidence of many friends. J. B. married Kate Kretzinger; Harvey married Lillie McCoy; Ella is the wife of John Reasor; Ollie is the wife of Webb Barklow. Polit- ically a Democrat, Mr. Morrell is a firm advocate of the principles of the party and is deeply inter- ested in both local and national issues. He is ever PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPinCAL RECORD. 443 ready to lend a helping band in matters of mutual welfare, and is prominent in the home councils of the community, where he is well known as a man of ability and enterprise. ',IL-^ ON. WILLIAM H. WILLHOITE, M. D., Ijl, located in Kansas in 1864, and has since /^^^ been a resident of Miami County. He was {^J born in Owen County, Ky., December 2t), 18o9, and is a son of Alexander and Sarah (Gos- sett) Willhoite, natives likewise of the Blue Grass State. The family of our subject in 1850 re- moved to McLean County, 111., and located on a farm near Lexington, where they improved two hundred and fort}' acres of laud. In 1868 the parents of Mr. Willhoite sold out their possessions in Illinois, and when removing to Kansas City, Mo, the father contracted small- pox, from which he died in Miami County, this state. The mother of our subject is still living and makes her home in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Willhoite were prominent members of the Christian Church, and reared a large family of children, of whom our subject is the eldest. The early life of William IL was passed on the home farm and in attendance at the district school. In 1860 he went to Austin, JMo., and there read medicine under Dr. J. W. Gossett, and four years later commenced the practice of his profession at Miami Mission, which was located near the pres- ent village of Fontana. Later he was graduated from the American Medical College at St. Louis, and when the Ft. Scott & Gulf Railroad was built he removed to Fontana, where he resided until 1883, the year of his coming to Paola. The lady to whom our subject was married in 1866 was Miss Mary M. La Fountain. She was born near Ft. Wayne, Ind., and is a very highly educated lady. In his political alliliations our subject is a Democrat,~and from 1881-82 repre- sented the southern district of Miami County in the Legislature, and from 1887-88 represented the northern district of the county. Doctor Will- hoite has at all times taken an active part in local politics, and was Coroner of Miami Coun- ty one terra, and has served eiliciently as a mem- ber of the School Board. He is a member of the Christian Church, and in social matters is a Knight Templar and is Past Master of the Blue Lodge. He has been High Priest of Paola Chapter, R. A. M., and Past Eminent Commander of Lodge No. 22, K. T. He has passed all the chairs in Paola Lodge No. 11, I. O. O. F., and is a member of Pythian Lodge No. 45, K. P., of which he is Past Chancel- lor-Commander. Tiie paternal grandfather of our subject, Joshua Willhoite, was i)orn in Kentucky, and died of cholera in 1854, after removing to McLean Coun- ty', 111. He was a soldier in the War of 1812, and was present at the battle of Ft. Meigs. The fam- ily trace their ancestors back to three brotiiers who came from Germany and located in Virginia, and from them all the representatives of that name in the United States are descended. Besides being engaged in the practice of his profession. Doctor Willhoite is the owner of two farms, comprising two hundred and forty acres, to which he gives some attention, and is also dealing in real estate, owning at one time as much as one thousand acres of land. •^-N^^lt'^®;^ JlOSEPH M. CALDWELL. This highly re- spected gentleman does a thrivfiig business in general merchandise and stock-dealing in ' Glenlock, Anderson County, Kan. The fa- ther of our subject, John Caldwell, was a native of Greene County, Ohio, and died in Minden, Neb.,' May 26, 1892, at tlie ripe old age of seventy-eight years, five months and twenty-six days. The 444 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. mother, who was known in her maidenhood as Mary A. Nichol, was born in Belmont County, Ohio, March 26, 1822, and still survives. She is the mother of the following children: Nancy J., Jackson N., Josei)h M., J. Melanchthon, F. Marion, J. Riley,DonnaM. E., LeliaA., Eva J. and William Elmer. Our subject was born in Greene County, Ohio, .June 6, 1846, and was the tliird in order of birth in the large family of children born to his parents. AVhen six years of age, he went to Warren County, 111., with the family and was there reared to man- hood, spending the greater part of his youtli on his father's farm. He enlisted in Company H, of the Fortj'-sevonth Illinois Infantrj', in the spring of 1865, and served until the close of the war. He then returned home and remained for about two years, and in the fall of the year 1867 made an extended trip through the west, finally settling in Anderson County. In the s[)ring of 1869, he found a suitable location in Jackson Tovvn- ship, and at once removed here and began farm- ing. Mr. Caldwell has been very prosperous in his vocation as a farmer, and in all has im- proved three separate tracts, which are regarded as some of the finest farms in the county. Besides this, he has taken an active interest in the devel- oi)ment of the town of Glenlock since the time it, was incorporated in 1866, toward which he did much. He has erected several good buildings here, and for a number of yeais has done a lucrative business in the mercantile trade. In connection with his store, he also engages in the stock busi- ness, keeping large numbers of fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs to a good advantage on his broad and attractive estate, which aggregates six hundred and forty acres. The gentleman of whom we write was married in this county February 23, 1882, the other con- tracting party being Miss Mattie L. Henry. She was a native of Ohio, and was born April 29, 1851, but died in Garnett, November 19, 1882, while making that place her a temporary home. She was a member of the Universalist Church, in which she proved herself a worthy member. After the decease of his first wife, Mr. Caldwell married Sarah S. Henry, the wedding taking place January 29, 1891. This estimable lady was born in Clarke County, Ohio, December 9, 1844. Our subject has proved as capable a farn)er as he has shown himself to be an efficient business man and prosperous merchant. He is a man of solid virtues, sensible and thoughtful in his views, and in him the United Presbyterian Church finds a consistent member. In politics, he is an ardent Prohibitionist, and is always readj' to sustain his favorite party. He has held the office of Township Trustee, but has never aspired to anjthing higher. For a more minute history of our subject and his parents, as well as that of his respected ancestors, we would refer our reader to the treatise on the life of John Caldwell (deceased), which is given in the history of Warren County, 111. Mr. Cald- well of this brief sketch is a man of wide experi- ence and one who stands high in the commercial and social circles of the county. He possesses sound common sense and a firm character and is one whose influence for good is felt in this community. !^+^[ JOSHUA N. BURKHEAD, an enterprising and highly esteemed citizen, a practical general agriculturist and prosperous stock- raiser, identified with the progressive inter- ests of Linn County, Kan., conducts a fine farm of one hundred and fifty-eight acres located upon section 29, Centreville Township. Making a suc- cess of agricultural pursuits, Mr. Burkhead also en- ters with libejal spirit into the social and business life of the community, with whom he has sustained for many years the most pleasant relations, and by whom he is highly regarded. Our subject is a native of Ohio, and was born in Harrison Couuly on the 19th of No- vember, 1833. His father, Mahalalcel F. Burk- head, was a native of Maryland, and his mother, PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 445 Sarah (Barnett) 'Burkheaci, was born in Virginia. Tliej' were descendants of old southern families, and after their marriage first made their home iu Harri- son County, Ohio, where the father, by occupation a farmer, entered with energy into the tilling of the soil. They remained in the Buckeye State un- til the tide of emigration attracted them to In- diana, whither they removed in the year 1846, lo- cating in Adams County. After a continuous resi- dence of twenty-nine years in that county, the fa- ther died, mourned by all who knew him, in 1875. The mother afterward journeyed to Kansas, and passed away iu Centre ville Township, March 2, 1881. To the beloved father and mother was born a fam- ily of eight sons and three daughters, of whom our subject was the fifth in oider of birth. Jlr. Burk- head received his primary instruction in the schools of his birthplace, and arriving in Adams County a lad of thirteen, completed his studies in the dis- trict schools of Indiana. Trained to habits of industry, and early taught self-reliance, our sub- ject attained to manhood well fitted to assume the responsibilities of life. In Harrison County, Ohio, on the 11th of September, 1853, Joshua N. Burkhead and Miss Susanna Johnston were united in marriage. Mrs. Burkhead, a native of Oliio, was born iu Guerusej' County July 6, 1835. Her father, Thomas John- ston, was a Virginian. The mother, Anna (Barkis) Johnston, was born in Ohio, and while yet com- paratively young passed away, in 1843. The fa- ther survived the death of his wife thirt^'-flve years, and died in Adams County, Inch, in Feb- ruary, 1878. With his accomplished wife, our sub- ject immediately after his marriage made his home in Adams County, and engaging iu farming, also conducted a sawmill with success for seven years, and for six years ran a stavemill. He, however, devoted most of his time to the cultivation of the farm, which yielded every year an abundant har- vest. On account of his health, Mr. Burkhead left Indiana and settled in Knox County, 111., where he remained four years, and then having recu- perated, returned to Adams County. From there ne, together with his family, journeyed to Linn County, Kan., since March, 1879, their permanent home. Eight children have survived the perils of infanc3% and most of them now iiave families of their own. Anna E., the eldest, is the wife of Frederick Zimmerman; John married Lizzie Mc- Grew; Nancy J. is the wife of George Waite; Hat- tie S. is next in order; Samuel married Miss Lulu Wonderley; Charles' C. married Miss Coi-a Unge- heuer; Noah J. and Berta A. complete the list. Four little ones died in childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Burkhead have been connected with the Protestant Methodist Church ever since they were young, and together with their family are active in good works and benevolent enter- prises. They occupy a position of social useful- ness and influence, and enjoy the best wishes and high regard of a host of friends. Financially pros- pered, our subject has improved his highly culti- vated farm with an attractive and commodious residence, the abode of hospitality. Politically, our subject is identified with the People's party, and a public-spirited citizen, is interested in both the local and national management of Govern- mental affairs. ^1^-. ADDEN BF/iri;^. a l.iding general agri- Ifjl culturist and lii.nUly ii'.-pected citizen of ^\^ Centreville Township, Linn County, Kan., ^p has won liis upward way in life through his own self-reliant efforts, and a man of upright character and liberal spirit, ever ready toassist in matters tending to the advancement of mutual welfare, worthily receives the high regard of a wide circle of friends. Mr. Bettes was born in Independence County, Ark., August 12, 1847. His parents, Isaac and Ehzabeth (Elmes) Bettes, were both of southern nativity. The father was born and reared in the state of Tennessee, and the birthplace of the mother was in IMississippi. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Brought together by removal from their na- tive states to Arlcansas, they were married in In- dependence County, and there made tiieir home during the remainder of their lives. The father, a physician, was graduated from the Tennessee Med- ical College, and after many j'ears passed away, leaving the burden of maintaining the youngest members of the large family of seven sons and three daughters to the widow and seventh child, Iladden. The father died in 1858, tlie mother surviving only until 1863. Remaining with the orphaned younger children, Mr. Bettes at the lat- ter date, when nineteen years of age, continued in Arkansas and faithfully contributed his earn- ings tow.ard the support of the dependent ones. From his eleventh year obliged to earn his daily bread, our subject is mainly self-educated, but, a man of intelligence and discernment, has supplemented with observation and reading the limited knowledge gained from books in the days of childhood. In 1870 he came witli two sisters to Linn County, Kan., and located in Paris Town- ship, where he made his home until he removed to his present farm in Centreville Township. Upon the 4th of April, 1874, Hadden Bettes and Miss Ellen McGrew, born in Iowa April 10, 1854, were united in marriage. Mrs. Bettes is the daugli- ter of the Rev. Samuel B. McGrew, a native of AVestmoreland County, Pa., born October 10,1826. The gi'andfather, James B. McGrew, was also a Pennsylvauian by nativity, but his father was born in bonnic Scotland. The paternal grand- niotlier, Isabella McGrew, was of Irish descent, her fatlicr, William McGrew, having been born in Ire- land. The mother of Mrs. Bettes, Mrs. Esther Ann (Cubbison) McGrew, was born in Florence, Washington County, Pa., March 1, 1828. Her fa- ther, James Cubbison, was a native of the P^mer- ald Isle, but a man of enterprise, early emigrated to America. The father of Mrs. Bettes, Elder Mc- Grew, is well known throughout Linn County as one of the pioneer citizens, through whose earnest efforts Kansas rose above the struggles of its first existence to its long continued prosperity and present high position among its sister states. Tlie home of our subject and his accomplished and worthy wife has been blessed by the birth of a large family of children, of whom six sons and daughters yet survive. Thomas was the eldest- born, then follow in order of birth: , Robert L.; Olive, deceased; Willie; Harriet, deceased; Eliza- beth, Ella and Lula. Mrs. Bettes is a valued mem- ber of the United Brethren Church, and, with her children, is active in the social and benevolent enterprises of that religious denomination. Mr. Bettes although never a politician, does his duly at the polls, and a man of advanced ideas is deeply interested in both local .and national affairs. Dur- ing his many years of continued residence in the township he has ever lent ready aid in matters tending to tlie promotion of public interests, and in all the duties of life faithful to the trusts re- posed in him, enjoys the l)est wishes and confidence of the community by which he is surrounded. i^^m^^^-^^M^^ \1l^ ON. JOHN R. CLARK, who was elected to ifj. the State Legislature of Kansas in the fall /^j^ of 1892, and is now serving his constituents ^^ as the Representative of their district, is a highly esteemed resident of Valley Township, Linn County. He is an extensive agriculturist and successful stock-raiser, and owns one thousand val- u.able acres in Linn County, Kan., and Bates Coun- ty, Mo., .as well as a fine property located in Iowa. Mr. Clark was born in Knox Count3% nearMt. Ver- non, Ohio, and is the son of earl}' and highly re- spected residents of that state. Reared to a self-re- liant manhood upon his father's farm, he received his primary education in the district school of his home neighborhood, and was pursuing his higher studies in Coshocton County, Ohio, when the Civil War broke out. In August, 1862, our subject enlisted in Company F, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Ohio Infantry, and served with efficiency until November, 1865. PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 447 He was promoted to be Sergeant and served on de- tached duty at brigade headquarters for about eighteen montlis. He served in the Array of the Cumberland, having joined that command imme- diately after the battle of Murfreesboro, or Stone River, Tenn. Following that engagement, early in 1863, the brigade was sent to Franklin, Tenn.^ and built Ft. Ilarpeth, which proved so destructive to Hood's overwhelming forces on their march to Nashville and the north. The next campaign was with General Rosecrans at Chattanooga, Chicka- mauga, Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain. Bragg having been routed, the brigade was sent to relieve Burnside at Knoxville. Subsequently entering upon the Atlanta cam- paign, our subject participated in the engagements at Rocky-Face Ridge, Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, New Hope Church, Kcnesaw Mountain and Peach Tree Creek. During the entire campaign of four months, the brigade was for only four days out of sight and sound of bullet and ball. Later they fought Hood at Franklin and Nashville, and from that pl.ace moved toward the North Carolina lino. When General Lee surrendered, they were sent to Texas, spending some four months in that state. The war ended, Mr. Clark was mustered out at Co- lumbus, Ohio. Immediately after being mustered out of service, our subject located in Greene County, entering An- tioeh College, where he remained for one year, de- voting himself to study. In 1867, he made his home in Cass County, Mo., and there taught school for two years, and at the expiration of that time removed to Mulberry, Bates County, Mo. Lie en- gaged in farming and stock-raising at that place, and in the spring of 1879 located permanently in Valley Township, Linn County, where he has since been closely identified with the growth and inter- ests of this locality. Here, as in Missouri, he has prosperously won his way to a position of inllu- ence. The broad and highly cultivated acreage owned by him is finely improved with commodious and attractive buildings, substantial in construc- tion and modern in design. The farm, containing some of the best stock in the state, presents a scene of plenty, and under the management of our sub- ject annually yields au abundant return for money 17 and labor expended, being in fact one of the model farms of Linn County. In Monmouth, Warren County, 111., .January 2, 1879, John R. Clark and Miss Carrie J. Logan were united in marriage. Mrs. Clark was a native of Warren County, and the daughter of Rhoda and .James Logan. Two children blessed the pleasant home of our subject and his estimable wife, a son and daughter, Harry J. and Laura M. Mrs. Clark passed away deeply mourned by many relatives and friends December 30, 1892. Mr. Clark is a valued member of the United Presbyterian Church, and takes an active part in the extension of religious work and benevolent enterprise, as did his wife. In both Missouri and Kansas, our subject is known as a strong Republican, taking a leading I)art in the local councils of his pjirty. I'^lccted to his present resiionsilik- ijusitinn. lie I, -a-. a> a mem- ber of important eiiMiniittecs, ahcady >uKsorvcd the interests of the general public, and a man of intel- ligent ability and excellent judgment, has proven himself "the right man for tlie place," and fully justifies the high esteem and conlidcuce bestowed upon him b^' his fellow-citizens. Faithful to every trust reposed in him, and ever equal to the demands of the occasion, in private life, upon the battle- field, or in the halls of legislature, Mr. Clark is essentially a true and loyal citizen. -i'^m-r- ^^\EORGE VAN BUSKIRK, one of the rep- (Ij j—^ resentative men of Kansas, and a successful *^;^j farmer residing in the southeastern part of . Mound Township, has been a respected citizen of the state since the 1st of June, 1868. Born in Indiana, November 6, 1820, our subject is a son of Joseph and Mary (Hoff) Van Buskirk, who re- moved from Kentucky to Indiana, settling in Wayne Couutj' in about 1855. The Van Buskirks 448 POiiTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. are a long lived people and descendants of an old Dutch family, of which three brothers came to America, one locating in New York, one in Ken- tucky and another in Pennsylvania. From the Kentucky branch our subject is descended, and was but two years old when his good mother died, leaving seven children. Elisha, for many years a practicing jihysician, lives in Grant County, Ind. Dillard, by occupation a farmer and carpenter, re- sides in Tipton. Franklin, a tanner by trade, died In Hamilton County. .John, who was both a carpen- ter and farmer, died in Tipton. Our subject was a twin of the latter. Elias, a physician and drug- gist, passed away in Hamilton County, Ind. Re- becca married Lee Poor and died in Cass County, Mich. By a second marriage, the father had other children, two of whom are yet living, .Teliu, a cit- izen of Tipton, Ind., and Mary Ann, who married .lolin Mount, a resident of Trego County, Kan. Of the three deceased children, Joseph was a soldier, and died of disease contracted while in the faith- ful discharge of duty in behalf of national exist- ence. Amos was also a brave soldier and fell a victim to his devotion for his country, afterward dying from the exposure and sufferings inciden- tal to the campaign. Hannah E., the wife of Da- vid Keay, passed away in Tipton County, Ind. The father died in Tipton County, Ind., at the age of seventy-three years. He had spent his use- ful life in Wayne County, Ky., and Henry and Tipton Counties, Ind. A blacksmith by trade, he also combined with that line of business the avocation of a tiller of the soil. Politically, he was a Republican, and in religious afliliations was connected with the Christian Church, of which he had from his early youth been a devout member. Reared upon his father's farm, Mr. Van Buskirk spent the most of his early life in Henry County, Ind., and April 6, 1841, was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Paul, a daughter of Daniel and Leah Paul. Mrs. Van Buskirk, who was born Oc- tober 12, 1819, was a native of Virginia, and re- moved with her parents to Henry County, Ind. Our subject, purch.asing an unimproved farm in the heavy timber, removed thither with his wife and industriously engaged in the cultivation of an eight^-ftcre homestead. One after the other he successively cleared, cultivated and improved six different tracts of land, and was credited with making more farm improvements in Tipton Coun- ty than any other man of that day. In 1868, with two teams and wagons, Mr. and Mrs. Van Buskirk with their family and household goods journe^'cd to the far off state of Kans.as. The roads being in bad condition, six weeks were con- sumed on the way, but at last the travelers arrived at the long wished for destination. Mr. Van Buskirk at once took up a claim, home- steading from the Government the one hundred and sixty acres to which he has since added and where he now resides. He brought with him but little money but was favored with excellent crops, and, a man of energy and tireless industry, pros- pered. During his years of toil in Indiana he accumulated at one time a comfortable compe- tence, but lost $18,000 by the burning of a wool- en mill in which he had invested, and because of this loss he sought to retrieve his fortunes in a new state. Financially blessed in again win- ning his upward way, our subject is now the owner of a highly productive farm of two hun- dred and eight acres of fine land, well improved with substantial and commodious buildings, and is a living illustration of the value of sturdy self- reliance, courage and enterprise. For many years our subject engaged extensively in stock-raising, but in 1880 sold out his farming interests and made his home in Mound City for tiie succeeding nine years. For five years Mr. Van Buskirk engaged in the hardware trade in Mound City, but in 1888 purchased his old farm and with joy again returned to the homestead. Mrs. Van Buskirk, a most estimable lady and faith- ful companion, passed away deeply mourned May 2, 1892. Nine children had clustered about the family hearth. Louamy is the wife of Daniel Jones. Franklin was the second in order of birth. Mary E. died at the age of sixteen years. John, born December 2, 1848, accompanied th'e family to Kansas, learned the carpenter's trade and en- gaged in that occupation. In 1882, in connection with his father, he purchased the flour-mill at Mound City. He ran the mill three years, then devoted Itimself to his trade until 1889, when he PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 449 settled with his parents upon the old farm. A leading citizen and man of ability, he is widely known and higlily esteemed. In December, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Ellen Miller, and yet continues his residence upon the- old homestead. Tlie next child of our subject was Miranda, who, a bright and intelligent young girl, died at the age of eleven years. Benton is a herdsman. Horace died in carlj^ childhood. P're- raont is also a herdsman. Mr. Van Buskirk afiiliates with the Republicans, and is well posted in local and national affairs. He has throughout his entire career as a citizen liberally assisted in matters of public welfare, and is known as a loyal and upright man, true to every duty of life. F"or a half century he has been a consistent member of the Christian Church and liberal!}' assists in the extension of religious work and inlluence. )^^M^m^^^m^ f^' NDREW J. HILL, a thoroughly practical ^/ r general agriculturist and successful stock- /// IM' raiser, widely known as an energetic and ^ enterprising citizen of Linn County, Kan., has from his birth been intimately associated with the changing scenes of a state whose history is full of spirited and stirring experiences. Mr. Hill, now cultivating a fine homestead located upon section 20, Centreville Townsliip, is a native of Kansas, and was born on liis present -home Sep- tember 15, 1859, being one of the early dwellers in this part of the state. His parents, John D. and Julia (Whipple) Hill, locating in Linn Coun- ty previous to tiie distractions of the Civil War, shared in the perils and troubles which beset the dwellers of Kansas, constantly threatened witli inv.asion by the border rulfians of Missouri. The father, John D., a native of New York, was born July' 18, 1823. The mother's birthplace Wfis Genoa, Cayuga County, N. Y., and the date of her birth February 26, 1822. The parents were mar- ried in Norwalk, Ohio, December 10, 1845, and began tiieir wedded life in Huron County, re- maining there for a period of about twelve years. Young and ambitious, and influenced by a de- sire to better themselves in life, they in 1857 joined the tide of western emigration and journey- ed to Kansas, in the spring of the same year set- tling in Centreville Township, Linn County. The father for eight years engaged in the pur- suit of agriculture in his western home, Init upon the 10th of October, 1865, passed away, mourned by his family and the entire community of Cen- treville Township. He and his good wife had been blessed by the birth of two children, sons, Walter, who died in childhood, and Andrew J., our subject. The mother married-again, lier sec- ond husband being Allen McKee,'a native of New York. Mr. and Mrs. McKee were married Janu- ary 18, 1871, and continued to make Centreville Township their home. Mr. McKee died here No- vember 7, 1877. Mr. Hill has spent his entire life in his present locality, where he was reared, attended the district school, and growing up to years of maturity, dutifully assisted upon the home farm. From his earliest years accustomed to the round of agricultural pursuits, our subject, begin- ning life for himself as a farmer, has met with financial success. His one iiundred and twenty- six acre tract is under a highly productive state of cultivation, annually yielding an abundant crop. It is well improved with attractive and sub- stantial buildings and is one 'of the best pieces of farming property in the township and presents a scene of thrift and plenty. February 26, 1889, Andrew J. Hill and Miss Mary Smitheran were joined in the bonds of wed- lock. The accomplished wife of our subject, a social favorite, was born in Delaware Cminty, Iowa, August 9, 1863. Two children were born to our subject and his wife, Nellie M. and Walter. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are valued members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and are active in goo', born July 19,1838. Her parents, Robert and Rachel (Glasgow) Kellj', were of Irish and Scotch parentage respectively, and died in Indiana County, Pa. They had a family of nine childien, of whom Mrs. Lemon is the seventh. Their union has resu^leil in the birth of six children, the eldest and youngest of vvhom died in infancy. William E. died in childhood, and Elmer F. passed' away at the age of four months. The two survivors are James H.-and Nora E.,the latter being the wife of Samuel Traul. Since her husband's death Mrs. Lemon lias had entire charge of the estate, which she conducts in such a manner as to secure the most desirable re- sults. Possessing executive ability and wise judg- ment, which she brings to the details of her work, she has met with more than ordinary success, and the results enjoyed prove her high capabilities. 452 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. She is a devoted Christian, a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and strives in ail her deeds to exemplify the religion which she pro- fesses. ^?^IDKON BURGESS, an extensive and pros- III (— , perous general farmer pleasantly located ^^41 upon section 17, Richmond Township, Franklin County, emigrating from Allen Countj, Ind., arrived in his present locality in June, 1880. Our subject is a native of New England, and was born in Litchfield County, Conn., September 1 1, 1812. The Burgess famil}' originally came from England in the "Mayflower," landing on the shores of New England, where they founded the Amer- ican branch, from whom have descended honored citizens, courageous and upright, widely knovvn and highly respected. The great-grandfather of our subject, Heze- kiah Burgess, was born in Litchfield County, Conn., but later made his home in Washington County, where the paternal grandfather, Ebenezer Burgess, was born, reared and educated, attained to a self-reliant manhood and was married. The grandfather, spending his life within the borders of his native county, there reared his family of sons and daughters. Upon the old Burgess home- stead the father, Eben Burgess, was born, but later located in Litchfield County, Conn., where, with his wife and family, he resided for some time. The mother of our subject, Olive (Smedley ) Bur- gess, was a native of Litchfield Count}', Conn., and was the daughter of Ephraim Smedley, a man of sterling character, also born in Litchfield County, and the descendant of worthy English ancestors. The parents were married in Litchfield County, but after some years resolved to try their fort- unes in tiie broader west, and in .June, 1832, jour- neyed to Allen County, Ind., then literally a wil- derness. For sixteen years the p.arents shared the privations of pioneer life, then, August 31, 1848, the wife and mother passed away. The fa- ther, surviving a score of years, lived to become an eye-witness of the wonderful development of the west, and, universally regretted, died April 5, 1868. The three Qhildren who blessed their union were: Lucy, who became the wife of Elislia Green, and later died in Allen Count}', Ind., August 2, 1843; George, the eldest son; and Gideon, our subject. The latter passed the early years of his life on a farm in Litchfield County, and in 1832 accompanied his parents to the west, settling in Allen County, Ind. He made the trip to Albany, N. Y., by wagon, and then took the Erie Canal to Buffalo. From Buffalo, in the steamer "Anthony Wayne," he traveled via lake to Pennsylvania, and thence by wagon to Maumee, Ol'io, where he took a keel-boat pushed by men up the Maumee River to Ft. Wayne. At this time young, energetic and ambitious, Mr. Burgess en- tered with zeal into the pursuit of agriculture, tilling the fertile soil of Indiana. In Allen County, Ind., November 2.5, 1840, were united in marriage Gideon Burgess and Miss Louisa Smith, born in Bethlehem, Washington County, Conn., November 11, 1823. The father of Mrs. Burgess, John Smith, was a native of Wood- bury, Conn. The mother, Betsey (Scott) Smitii, was born in Bethlehem, that state. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were united in wedlock in Woodbury Coun- ty, and there spent the remainder of their lives. The father passed away in 1830, but the mother, surviving more than a half-century, was eighty- two years old when she entered into rest. Their six children were Elizabeth, John, Louisa, Nancy, Martiia and Isaac. Louisa emigrated with the Burgess family to Indiana in 1832, when only nine years of age. The union of our subject and his estimable wife has been brightened by the birth of seven sons and daughters. Althea is the wife of Nathan Risdon; Lucy was the wife of Robert Bell aud died in Allen County, January 15, 1877; George was the third child; Ezra died when about two ye.ars old; Asa and Louisa both died in childhood; PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORJb. 453 and Ebeii H. raai-ried Sarah Conklin. Wliea Mr. P>urgess located in Kansas, he settled on the farm wliere he now lives, and has continuously resided in Richmond Township, F"ranklin County. Own- ing a valuable farm of thirteen hundred and sixty acres, our subject has brought a portion of the land up to a high state of cultivation, and improved the homestead with first-class buildings, an attrac- tive and commodious residence and large and sub- stantial barns. Politically a Republican, Mr. Burgess held with honor official positions of trust in Indiana, and, a strong advocate of reform and progress, is intelli- gently posted in both local and national issues. Gideon Burgess is a true and self-reliant American citizen, and enjoys the esteem and confidence of the entire community. Recognized as a man of judgment and executive ability, he occupies a po- sition of useful influence. The Burgess farm, a scene of thrift and plent}', is the abode of hospi- tality, and is well known to the dwellers' of Frank- lin County. -^-^@#@- eOL. JAMES F. HARRISON, the popular and enterprising County Surveyor, and old- time citizen of Mound City, Linn, County, Kan., born March 9, 1825, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was the son of William Henry Harrison, a native of Vincennes, Ind. His father, born September 26, 1802, was the son of Gen. William Henry Har- rison, the paternal grandfather of our subject be- ing the hero of Tippecanoe, and later President of the United States. The father, educated in Transylvania University, in Kentucky, was admit- ted to the Bar in Ohio in 1823. The mother, Jane Findlay Irwin, was the daughter of Archibald Irwin, a prosperous farmer near Mercersburgh, Pa. Born in 1804, she passed away at forty-three years of age. May 11, 1847. The father died univer- sally mourned February 6, 1838. On the Harri- son side the family dates back to Thomas Harrison, a Major-General of the Parliamentaiy army, and once Colonel of tiie Old Ironsides Regiment of Cromwell. He was one of the judges who tried King Charles, and was the one who, by orders of Cromwell, dissolved the long Parliament and ar- rested the Speaker. ' He was hung, drawn and quartered. May 10, 1660. His son, Benjamin Har- rison, who emigrated to America on account of political differences with his father, located in the Old Dominion, and became Clerk of the Council of Virginia. He died in the year 1649, and left a son, Benjamin; the latter was born September 20, 1645, in Southwork Parish, Surrey County, Va., .ind died in January, 1713. His son, Benjamin, born in Berkley, Va., and later Attorney-General and Treasurer of the state, was also Speaker of the House of Burgesses, and died April 10, 1710, aged thirty-seven years. Benjamin Harrison, also born in Berkley, and a son of the last-named and Sheriff of Charles City County, and in 1728 a member of the House of Burgesses died in 1774. His son, Benjamin, hkewiseof Berkley, was a member of the House of Burgesses, from 1750 to 1775, and was a member of the First Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was three times Governor of Virginia and carried the popu- lar vote of his state, llis third son, William Henry Harrison, born in Berkle3% February 9, 1773, afterward became the famous General and later President of the United States. He served as Aide de Camp under Anthony Wayne and was Secretary of the Northwest Territory. He was a delegate to Congress from that territory, and, a brave soldier, fough-t at the battle of Tippecanoe November 7, 1811. He was also engaged at Ft. Meigs, and participated in the battle of the Tliames October 5, 1812. He was United States Senator from Ohio, and was Minister to Colombia. Presi- dent of the United States, he expired while in of- fice, April 4, 1841. His second son, William Henry Harrison, became the fallier of our subject. Upon the maternal side, the family dates back to Archibald Irwin, who settled in Pennsylvania be- fore the Revolutionarv War. He was a cadet of 454 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. the House of Irwin, of Bonshaw, Scotland. His son Archibald married Mary McDowell, and their son Archibald married Mary Ramsay, whose fa- ther was a younger member of the Dalhousie fam- ily of Scotland. Their daughter was Jane Find- lay Irwin, the mother of Col. James F. Mainson. The parents after their marriage settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where the father practiced law, and later died in his father's house at North Bend. The father and mother were blessed with two children, James I*", and William Henry. The lat- ter, born May 5, 1828, died in Mexico, in April, 1849. Our subject, who was educated in Cincinnati College, entered West Point Military Academy in 1841 and graduated in 1845. Gen. Fitz John Porter was in the same class. Colonel Harrison later resigned from the academy, but when the war broke out with Mexico, volunteered in the First Ohio Infantry. He was Adjutant of the same when only twenty-one j'ears of age, and served with distinction under Col. Alexander M. Mitchell. Our subject remained with his regiment actively engaged all through the war; he was under the command of General Taylor until discharged in June, 1847, and participated in numerous hot skirmishes with the Mexican Cavalry. Our sub- ject became an inmate of the White House at Wash- ington, I). C, during the incumbency of President W. H. Harrison, and was at his bedside when that veteran soldier and statesman entered into rest, mourned by all loyal citizens as a national loss. This was i)rior to his going to West Point. After his return from the Mexican War, Colonel Harri- son entered into the study of law, and later ad- mitted to the Bar of Indiana, practiced there for a few years. He resided in Dayton, Ohio, from 1854 until 1864, and enlisted in the three months' ser- vice in the Civil War, being Colonel of the Eleventh Ohio Infantry. During the Chickamauga Cam- paign, he was Aide de Cainp and Chief of Staff to Gen. W. II. Lytle, and was covered by the life blood of the General when he was killed Septem- Ijer 20, 1863. The friendship between our subject and the General was very strong; their fathers also had been friends, tried and true, as has like- wise been their grandfathers. For a short time Colonel Harrison served on the staff of Gen. P. H. Sheridan, but after the sad demise of General Ly- tle, resigned from the arm3% During the last call of President Lincoln, our subject re-enlisted as a private in the First Ohio Cavalry, and was transferred as Lieutenant to the One Hundred and Eighty-fifth Ohio Infantry. Later as Captain of the One Hundred and Eighty- seventh Ohio he went to Georgia and remained until the close of the war. During the Squirrel Hunter Campaign in Ohio, our subject was the re- cipient of the following order, September 12, 1862: "Colonel Harrison, First Regiment State Militia, has been placed in charge of the defense of the Ohio River west of Cincinnati to the Indiana line. He will be obeyed and respected accord- ingly. By order of Maj.-Gen. Lew Wallace, and Maj, M. McDowell, A. D. C. Our subject served through the campaign and was discharged by order of David Tod, Governor of Ohio. Colonel Harrison raised a company in Dayton, Ohio, in a half-hour and was placed in command of a regiment. The same day he was given charge of a Irigade, being then engaged two. weeks in the service of the Government. In 1866, our subject settled in Linn County, where for many j'ears he has been County Surveyor and one of the most popular men of his localit}'. In the year 1848 were united in marriage James F. Harrison and Miss Caroline M. Alston, of South Carolina. This estimable lady died in the spring of 186?, and the three children of the union are now deceased. Our subject marry- ing again, wedded in December, 1864, Miss Alice Kennedy, a native of Mississippi, and a daughter of John Kennedy, formerly of Belfast, Ireland, but originally a Scotch farmer, removing to Belfast in mature life. Unto this second marriage were born six children, five of whom are now living, John Scctt, William Henry, Mary Randolph, James Findlay, Jr., and Archie Irwin. Colonel Harrison is a meml)er of the Episcopal Church and is fore- most in the good work and benevolent enterprises of that denomination. Fraternally associated with Jewell Post No. 3, G. A. R., of Pleasanton, he is likewise a member of the Veterans' Associa- tion of the Mexican War. Politically, our subject PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 465 was a Douglas Democrat and had been a slave- holder, but the first gun fired at Sumter changed him and killed his Democracy for all lime to come. The relationsiiip between Colonel Harrison and ex-President Benjamin Harrison is that of cousins, tiiere being relationsiiip on both the fa- ther's and mother's side. The descendant of hon- ored ancestry, and himself personally faithful to all his obligations as a man and citizen, our sub- ject has won a higii place in the regard of a wide acquaintance, and throughout Linn County is es- teemed as a man of fine attainments, superior abil- ity and sterling integrity of character. -^-'^'^^^^^^ff^f^^^'r-- 1^^ YAN G. MENDENHALL, M. D., a successful IWr general medical practitioner of La Cygne, (ii'Al Linn County, Kan., settled in his present, ^^ locality in 1873, and has for a score of years been actively engaged in the responsible duties of his profession within the town and sur- rounding country. Doctor Mendenhall, financially' prospered, possesses large landed interests, owning fifteen hundred higldy cultivated acres in Kansas, one whole section of which he uses as a magnifi- cent stock farm, where are bred high grades of horses and cattle. He also possesses valuable real estate in Kansas City, Mo., and is known as one of the most energetic and enterprising business men of his locality. Our subject, a native of Hamilton County, Ind., was born December 5, 1811, and was the son of James" and Rebecca (Campliell) Mendenhall. The American Mcnden- lialls are all descendants of three brothers who, emigrating from England to America, settled in North Carolina during Colonial days. Tlie ances- tors of the motlier were the well known and hon- ored Campbells of Scotland. The father of Doctor Mendenhall w.as born in Oliio, Init tiie mother was a native of the state of Soutli Carolina. The par- ents were wedded in Ohio and subsequently made their home in Indiana. Remaining in the latter state until 1858, they then removed to Vermilion County, III., and settled on a farm near Danville, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father, after a long career of busy useful- ness, passed away in 1673, aged sixty-four yeais. The mother survived nintil 1890, and was seventy- eight years old at the time of her death. Eight children, of whom our subject was the fifth in order of birth, had clustered about the fireside of the parents. Sarah became tlie wife of John Reeves and died in Hamilton County, Ind. Pris- cilla married M. Patton and resides in Vermilion County, 111. Ira C. is a leading minister of the United Brethren Church. Lydia married John Newlan and died in Parke County, Ind. Ryan G. is our subject. - Almeda was the wife of Samuel Thompson and passed aw-ay in La Cygne. Rhoda is married and resides in Veriniliou County, III. Jennie is the wife of Wesley Elliott, also of that county. The early life of our subject was spent upon the farm of his father, but he acquired a lit- erary education, completing his higher studies in Bloomingdale (Ind.) Academy. Later, at Ridge Farm, 111., Doctor Mendenhall entered upon the study of medicine, witli Doctor Boswell Ward as preceptoi-, and subsequently attended the Ilni- versitj' of Michigan, from which he was grad- uated in 1867. Not long after our subject liegan the practice of medicine in Waterman, Parke Count}', Ind., and in October, 1870, entered Belle- vuc Hospital, from which he was graduated in 1871. Doctor Mendenhall immediately afterward settled in Kansas City, but two years later removed to his present locality, wliere he has been eminently suc- cessful as a phj'sician and business man. In 1873 were united in marriage Ryan G. Men- denhall and Miss Eliza A. Frazier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Frazier. The estimable and- accomplished wife of our subject was bora in Ver- milion County, 111., and there attained to woman- hood. One daughter has blessed the union, Jessie F. Politically, a Republican and a firm supporter of the party. Doctor Mendenhall is much too busy a man to give his time to duties outside of his pro- fessional and private business cares. He was for 456 Portrait and biographical record. a time a member of the School Board of La Cygne, but when the new La Cygne schoolhouse was built and he was elected Commissioner, he refused to qualify. Fraternally, he is a member of Russell Lodge No. 154, A. F. & A. M., of Georgetown, 111.; he is likewise associated with Paola Chapter No. 20, R. A. M., at Paola. He also belongs to St. Elmo Commandery No. 22, K. T. and Abdallah Temple of the Mystic Shrine, of Leavenworth. The paternal and maternal ancestors of Doctor IMendenhall were Quakers, and were widely known for their sterling integrity and iipright character. Our subject, although not connected with any de- nomination, is a liberal giver in behalf of good works. Beginning his career as a poor boy, and with energetic industry and enterprise working his way through college. Doctor Mendenhall has well earned the prosperity wliich has crowned his earnest efforts, and he may congratulate himself that self- made and self-reliantly winning his way upward, he has attained to a high position of social intlu- ence and professional work. Respected as a man, citizen and physician, he enjo^'s the confidence of all who know him, and counts his friends bj' tlie score. He is local surgeon of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott it: Memphis Railroad, wliich position he has held for tlie past twenty years ■■®^>"v1S- RA STEINBERGER, M. D., is a leading physi- cian and druggist of Erie, who enjoys a large practice and a lucrative trade. The record of his life is as follows: He was born in Champaign County, Oiiio, four miles west of Urbana, on the 21st of March, 1842, and is descended from good old Revolutionary stock, his great-grandfather being a hero in the War for Independence. The Doctor's father, Steplicn Steinberger, was a native of Virginia, and on emigrating westward with his parents, became one of tlie first settlers of Champaign County, Ohio. He there married Lucinda Smith, a native of that county, and in 1842 removed with his family to Peru, Ind., where he engaged in the millwright business for about five years. He then removed to Somerset, Wa- bash County, Lid., and there engaged in the same business until 1868, which year witnessed his ar- rival in Neosho County, Kan. From the Govern- ment he entered eighty acres of land on section 3, Erie Township, where he developed and improved a farm, upon which he made his home until his deatli in 1883. In politics lie was a supporter of tlie Democratic party. The family numbered five children, but only two are now living, Ira, and II. J., who is a i)h3sician of Coflfeyville, Ind. Dr. I. Sleinbei-ger, of tliis sketch, was reared prin cipally in Wabash County, Ind., and in its pulilio schools acquired his literary education. Ho then engaged in teaching for one term, after wliicli he read medicine with Doctor Wagner, and in 1862 took a course of lectures in the Eclectic Medical Institute of Cincinnati. He had further instruc- tion along that line in the American Medical School of St. Louis, from which he graduated in 1880. In June, 1863, the Doctor enlisted for the late war, as a member of Company K, One Hun- dred and Eighteenth Indiana Infantry, and wlien the regiment w.as organized he was elected a First Lieutenant. In June, 1865, he was honorably discharged after two years of faithful service. He had participated in the siege of Knoxville and the campaign in East Tennessee. After his return from the war. Doctor Stein- berger engaged in the drug business in Indiana until 1869, when he came to Erie, Kan. Here he began the practice of the medical profession, and in 1870 he opened his drug store. In 1872, he was burned out, but with characteristic energy he began business again, and has retrieved his lost possessions. He enjoys a 1 irge practice as a phy- sician and is doing a good drug business. In 1865, in Somerset, Ind., Doctor Steinberger married Miss Isabella, a daughter of John AVher- ritt, a native of Kentuck3'. Two children grace their union, Winnie and Earl, the latter of whom is attending tlie State University. In politics, tlie Doctor alfiliates with the Dem- ocratic party, and served as Postmaster of Erie PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORt). 457 from 1885 to 1889. He has been a member of the City Council, was City Treasurer, and served as a member of tlie Board of Education. Socially, he is connected with the Masonic fraternity and the Grand Army of the Republic. Since 1860, he has been a faithful and consistent member of the Christian Church, in wliich he is now serving as Deacon. In connection with his other interests, Doctor Steinberger owns two hundred .acres of good land, and carries on general farming. He is a man of sterling woith, who gives his heart}' sup- port and co-operation to ever}' enterprise calculated to prove of public benefit. During the World's Columbian Exposition at Chicago, a prize of $5,000 in gold was offered by the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, of St. Louis, to the person who would estimate most closely the .ictual attendance at the Fair. The attendance was twenty-one million four hundred and eighty thou- sand, one hundred and forty-one. Doctor Stein- berger guessed twenty-one million, four hundred and eighty thousand, one hundred and twenty- one, being a difference of only twent3\ He received tlie §5,000, together with the congratulations of a host of warm personal friends, who regard him as an exceedingly fortunate man. - ^=^ ^ i©'^® I ^ M^ WpS|^ EV. PETER W. SHICK, an able and tal- llWr' ented minister of the Church of Christ, -4i \\\ and an influential citizen of Mound Val- \^ ley, was born in Clinton Count}', Ohio, April 4, 1827. He was one of eleven children comprising the family of Peter and Elizabeth (Woodruff) Shick, both of whom died when he was but eigiit years old. Grandfather Lewis Shick (or as the name was then spelled, Schick) was born in Germany, and emigrating to America, lo- cated in Kentucky in the days of Daniel Boone and other famous pioneers. He erected the first cabin on the present site of Germantown and ac- quired considerable fame throughout the state as an unerring shot and bold frontiersman. Peter Shick, Sr., was a minister in the Baptist Church for some time, but later identified himself with Alexander Campbell and continued in the minis- try of the Church of-Ciirist until his death. Our subject resided with an uncle in his youth and received a common-school education. After growing to manhood he engaged in the profession of a school teacher for ten years, and mean- while, by a subtle influence of which he himself was at the time unconscious, he became to an ever-increasing extent identified with the ministry of the Church of Christ, until he was numbered among the leaders of that denomination. He be- gan his ministerial career at Bloomfield, Davis County, Iowa, where he located in 1850. During the following year he married Miss Maggie, daughter of Nicholas, and grand-daughter of Emanuel Srofe, a commissioned officer in the Rev- olutionary War and a particijiaiit in the battle of Lundy's Lane. In 1862 Mr. Shick accepted the pastorate of the church at Mackinaw, Tazewell Coimty, 111., where he remained for five years. During the ensuing five years he was pastor of the church at Hamers- ville, Ohio, whence he came to Labette County, Kan., in the fall of 1872, and this county hassince been his home. Locating on the prairie south of Parsons, he improved one hundred and sixty acres and there remained until 1878, when he removed to Parsons. Three 5'ears afterward he came to Mound Valley, where he^has a beautiful home and superintends his farm of one hundred and sixty acres lying near the citj-. In Greek and Latin Mr. Shick is well versed. He is also thoroughly familiar with the Scriptures, and is an able debater upon religious subjects, having held fifty-four discussions, in which he has proved the possession of splendid reasoning pow- ers and broad knowledge. He and his wife have reared four children, namely: Kate, wife of Isaac EUedge; Laura, who married Frank Harper, of Wichita County, Kan.; Alva, of Mound Valley,' and Frank, who is connected with the Atchison, Topcka & Santa Fe Railway Company at Wells- 458 POllTRAIt AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. ville. Politically, Ml"- Shick is a liberal Democrat. Under the administration of President Cleveland lie served as Postmaster at Mound Valley, and also olliciiited in that position during President l?u- I'lianan'h adniiuistrntion. ;«^^i:^i^!i^^M ^f LEXANDEU LOWK, a pr. @/-Jl i agriculturist and public- oils general ited citizen III ffi cultivating a fine farm desirably located 'Ml upon section 29, Osage Townsliii), Miami County, Kail., is llie son of one the early settlers of the state, and was but a little lad of about eight years of age when he accompanied his par- ents to his present locality. Our subject is a na- tive of Illinois, and was born in Madison County, June 21, 1857. Ilis fatlier, Peter Lowe, a native of Baden Baden, Germany, was born in 1830, and was reared and educated in his birtiipl.ace and industriously assisted his parents in their labor of life. Inured to habits of frugal industry, he was a self-reliant youth, well fitted to make his way in life. When seventeen years of age, stimulated by the example of others and by the success of many who had gone before, Peter Lowe resolved to make his home in far off America. Embarking full of hope .and courage he soon left the shores of the Fatherland in the distance, and after a safe voy- age landed in Baltimore, Md., and remaining for four years in tlie latter city, worked at the trade of wagon-making, lie next journeyed to St. Louis and continued there for a short time engaged in wagon manufacturing, but later located in Madi- son County, 111., his abiding place for many years. Receiving re.ady employment as a w.agon-maker he eng.aged in his trade for some time, but finally re- moved onto a farm and devoted liiiuself to the pursuits of agriculture. While residing in IMadison County, 111., Peter Lowe was wedded to Miss Naomi West, a most es- timable lady and a native of Madison County. Some time .afterward, in the fall of KSCH, the father and mother ivuKived to K:uis;is, and sctUcd in Valley Township, Miami C\)uiity, in the sjiring of 18C6. For the first few years the father worked at his trade, and then devoted himself entirely to agricultural pursuits with most prosperous results, at the time of his death owjiing about five hun- dred acres of finely improved land, lie likewise handled stock extensively, and was numbered among the inlluential and substantial farmers of the county. From the (iist lie idoiitilii'd him- self with the interests of the county, and took a iiigh pl.ace in the local councils of the Democratic liart}-. He served efficiently as Justice of the Peace and was a candidate at one time for County Treasurer of Miami County, but w.as defeated by a small majority. A man of enterprise and ster- ling integrity of character, he was mourned as a public loss when on December C, 1889, he entered into rest. Tlie eight children who gathered in the home of the parents were: Elizabeth, who died in Miami Township, February 7, 1892, and was ihe wife of J. W. Tallman; Alexander; Jacob; Perry; Ada, wife of George Dettmering; Lorenzo; Laniece, wife of Henry Rossman; and Theodore. Our subject was educated mainlj'' in Valle3' Township, Miami County, attending the district schools. He .assisted in the work of the farm, and being the eldest son, early began the toil of life. Thoroughly trained to the practical knowl- edge of tilling the soil and stock-raising, Mr. Lowe arrived at mature age, and upon the Kith of September, 1880, in Paola, Kan., was united in marriage with Miss Maggie Dyer. She was born in De Witt County, 111., on tlic 16th of De- cember, 1860, and was the daughter of George and Ruth E. Dyer, who removed with their famil^y to Miami County in 1866. Here tlie estimable wife of our subject received her education and grew up to an attractive and intelligent womanhood. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe has been blessed by the birth of six children, of whom their eldest, Otto, died when one and a-half years old. The five surviving are: Orrin C, Etliel R., Leroy R., Lizzie Z. and Lela J., all bright and promising children, who will enjoy excellent opiiortnnities to PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 459 woithily fit tliemselves for a useful future. Mr. Lowe settled on his present farm in Osage Town- ship in 1892, and has brought his one hundred and sixty acres up to a highly profitable state of culti- vation. He takes an active interest in local af- fairs and is ever ready to assist in all matters of mutual welfare, and, associated with the progress- ive enterprises of Miami County, commands the high regard of a wide acquaintance and |)0ssesses a host of old-time friends. "Sj GUN M. FLOOK, a prosi)i il agr J I culturist and successful stock-raiser, from I his earliest youth intimately associated with ' tlie history and upward growth of Kansas, lias long been a resident of his fine homestead, pleasantly located on section 36, township 19, range 21, Liberty Township, Linn County. Ar- riving within the borders of tlie state wlien only a little lad seven years of age, l\Ir. Flook has been an eye-witness of the struggles and vicissitudes of Kansas, and comparatively yet a young man, has for many years shared in tlic successes which have later blessed the dwellers in tiiis part of our great country. Our subject is a native of Indiana and was born in Wabash County, February 8, 1852. His fatiier, William Flook, was the son of old and well known residents of Ohio, and was born in the Buckeye State, in adult age making his home in Indiana. The mo.tiier, Catlierine (Ecklebarger) Flook, was descended from a Penn- sylvania family, and is a native of the Quaker State. Brought togetiier by changes of residence, tiie parents were united in marriage in Indiana, and settled down to housekeeping in Wabash County, where the father tilled a farm. In 1859 the father and mother emigrated from Wabash County to the state of Kansas, making the journey ■ with teams. Arriving at their destination, Will- iam Flook purchased a claim in the eastern part of Liberty Township and with energy entered into tlie improvement of his homestead. Prospering, the father in time became possessed of a section of land and extensively engaged in stock-raising. He died September 30, 1890, aged sixty-eight years. The mother yet survives. Of the family of seven children v/ho gathered about the fireside of the old home six are now living. Jesse resides upon part of the old homestead; John M. was the second in order of birth; Thomas is a citizen of Harvey County, Oregon; George is a prominent agriculturist of McPherson, Kan.; Frank lives on the old farm; William also remains upon the homestead. Trained to agricultural duties from his earliest youth, our subject grew up to adult age a thoroughly practical farmer, well versed in the tilfing of tiie soil and the haivdling of live-stock, horses, cattle and hogs. He received a good common education in the district schools of his neighborhood, and self-reliantly assisting u|)on the old farm, remained with his parents until iiis marriage. On the 12tli of November, 1874, were united in the bonds of wedlock John M. Flook and Miss Abbie Woodford, daugiiter of Marcus and Almira (Blaine) Woodford. The estimable wife of our subject is a native of Ohio, and was born in Ful- ton County, April 11, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Wood- ford were both born near Utica, N. Y. They re- moved to Ohio, and in 1865 made their home in Kansas City, Mo., from which place they emigrated to Linn County, Kan., in 1869. They resided for sometime in S( dtl 'I'dwr.-hiii, Imt in 1885 located in Miami Coinily. Their lud children are both married. America is the wife of J. N. Lemen, of Scott Township; Abbie is the wife of our subject. Mr. and Mrs. Flook remained in Scott Township for a number of years subsequent to their mar- riage, and our subject there cultivated ninety acres of land wliich lie owned. In 1882 he pur- chased his present farm of two hundied acres, then almost entirely unimproved. The acreage has since been brought up to a high state of cultiva- tion, and a handsome residence and other excellent' buildings have been constructed. While every year reaping an abundant harvest, yielded by the fer- 460 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. tile soil, Mr. Flook mainly devotes his time to stock-raising-, feeding and shipping. The comfor- table and commodious home has been blessed by the liirth of three children: Harry, born September 1, 1875; Warren, March 26, 1879; and Fred, Octo- ber 11, 1881. The three sons, worthily lilting themselves for any position in life to which they may be called, arc enjoying the advantage of thorough instruction and receiving the benefit of a good education. Politically our subject is now a Poi)ulist, but in former years he was a strong Doinocrat. lie is a man of the times, progressive in tlionght and action, and commands the esteem of nianv friends. I H/rON A. ftUTClIELL possesses those qualities of industry and energy so char- acteristic of the native Ohioan, and is one of the progressive and substantial farmers residing in Walker Township, Ander- son County. He was born in Lake County, Oliio, on the li>th of December, 1829, but his parents, William and Naomi (.lanes) Mitchell, were natives of the Green Mountain State. Soon after their marriage, which occurred in their na- tive stale, this worthy couple removed to Ohio, and were among the pioneers of Lake County. There they resided the remainder of tlieir da3S, wilii tiie exception of one year spent in Wiscon- sin. The father was seventy-eight years of age at tiie time of his death. In the parental family were eleven children, all of whom grew to mature years. Zipporah married Asa Jenkins, and resides in Ohio; Obed died in Michigan; AVilliam died in Henry Coun- ty, Mo.; Lucretia married William Ford, and resides near Great Bend, Kan.; .Miner died in Henry County, Mo.; Milton is our subject; Jo- seph died in Sheboygan County, Wis.; Oliver was killed by a falling tree in Arkansas; Mary married Samuel Lesey, and resides in Sheboygan County, Wis.; (ieorgo died in Chicago, 111.; and Henry died in Wiseonsin, while serving in the Civil War. The paternal grandfather of tliese children, Joseph Mitchell, was a Methodisl minis- ter and a prominent man. When large enough, our siiliji'ct w;is iniliated into the duties of farm life, and remained in his native state until 1849, when he emigrated to Wisconsin. After residing there for a short time, he returned to the Buckeye Slate, and in 18,')2 went to California via the Isthmus, and remained on the Pacific Coast until 1858, engaged in niining and lumbering. Returning home by the same route, in the spring of 1858 lie came to Kansas and purchased the one hundred and sixty acres of land on wliieli he now resides. In llie year 1859 he went to Colorado and there remained until 18(>l,when he returned to his native state. In September of that year he enlisted in Comjiany G, First Ohio Light Artillery, as a private. This regiment was assigned to the Army of the Cum- berland. Soon after entering the service, Mr. Mitchell became a non-commissioned oflicer, and in 1861 was commissioned Second Lieutenant, with which rank he was mustered out of service three years after entering. Mr. Mitchell was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Nashville, Franklin, and numerous skirmishes. At the battle of Frank- lin he received a gunshot wound in the right shoulder, which disabled him for two months, but he remained with his company nearly all the time. Returning to Kansas after the war, he set- tled on the land he had previously purchased, and is now the owner of one hundred and seventy- five acres, lie has a good residence, substantial outbuildings, and all his farming operations are conducted in a manner rellecting credit upon his management. He selected his companion in life in the person of Miss Nancy Cook, a native of Nashua, N. XL, and their marriage w.as solemnized in the year 1865. Her father was James Cook. To Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have been born three chil- dren: Fmily, wife of Walter Latimer (see sketch); PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 461 Kate, clerk in the Bank of Garnctt; and William, a locomotive fireman. Formerly a Republican in politics, he is now a Populist. He was Township Trustee for some time and has held other local po- sitions. Socially, he is a member of the Grand Army of the Reiiulilic. jr_^ ON. CHARLES E. HARBAUGH is the ge- iTjll nial and well known editor and proprietor /^^^ of the Republican Record of Erie, and with (^ pleasure we present to our readers this record of his life. He was born in Maxwell, Perry County, Oliio, July 31, 18C3, and is a son of Maj. Henry L. Harbaugli, who was also a native of Perry County. In tlie Buckeye State the father was reared, and as a me.ans of livelihood followed merchandising. During the late war he enlisted as a member of the Seventeenth Ohio Infantry, and became a Lieutenant. Subsequently, he became Captain of a company of the Sixty-second Ohio Regiment. At the Battle of Winchester he was wounded, and on account of disability returned" home, but later he joined the One Hundred and Sixty-sixth Regiment of Ohio Volunteers and be- came its Major. After the war was over, Major Ilaibaugh re- turned to Ohio, and engaged in merchandising in Gore until 1868, when on the 13th of Octo\)er he arrived in Kansas. On tlie 7tii of April following he came to Neosho County, locating on section 1 1, Centreville Township, where he made his home until October, 1886. Since that time he has lived a retired life in Erie, but he still owns his valuable farm of two hundred acres, where he carried on agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. In poli- tics, he is a supporter of Republican principles. He married Rebecca J. Ferguson, and unto them were born three sons and four daughters, all of whom are still living. Charles E. Harbaugh, the eldest of the family, w*8 a lad of five sumpjer? wheji he came with his parents to this countj'. Here he was reared to manhood, and after completing his literary educa- tion he was graduated from the law department of the State University, in the Class of '88. He then engaged in legal practice in Kansas City un- til the 1st of January, 1890, when he assumed control of the Republican Record, which he has since edited. On the 23d of November, 1892, Mr. Har- baugh was married to Miss Belle La Bar, daughter of John W. La Bar, a stock-raiser of Neosho County. Our subject is a stalwart Republican, and in 1892 served as a delegate to the State Convention. He is a member of the Executive Committee of the Kansas Republican League. His wife is a member of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Sons of Veterans, and in August, 1893, was hon- ored with an election as National Vice-President of that order. He belongs to the Masonic frater- nity, the Odd Fellows, and is past Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. He also belongs to the Uniformed Rank of tiic Knights of Pythias and tlie Order of Select Friends. Mr. Harbaugh was unani- mously elected to the office of Maj-or of the city in 1892. The Republican Record which he publishes is a bright newsy sheet, ably conducted, and he has brought it up to a high standard of ex- cellence. In the discharge of his public duties, Mr. Har- baugh has ever been jirompt and faithful. He is a young man of more than average ability, pos- sesses many excellencies of character and is a popular gentleman, who wins friends wherever he goes. JL. AVAKl). In July, 1883, the McCune City Bank was establislied with a capital of §15,000, and from that date until the pres- _ ent (1894) the institution has been wholly under the control of Mr. Ward, whose energetic efforts have placed it upon a solid financial basis, 462 PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD He was boiu in Oneida County, N. Y., February 4, 1833, and is a sou of Stephen R. and Adelia (Owen) Ward, the former of whom was a native of New Yorii City, and the latter of Orange County, N. Y. The grandparents were Josiah L. and Phicbe (Davis) Ward, of New York, the former having a been soldier in the AVar of 1812. The maternal grandfather was John Owen. In 1814 the Ward family removed to Ohio and settled in Licking County. Stephen R. enlisted in the Black Hawk War and served as First Lieu- tenant. In 1865, with his wife, he moved to Kan- sas City, Mo., and there they remained until death. They had a family of eight children, of whom six are now living. Four sons served in the Civil AVar. J. L. was reared in P'ranklin County, Ohio, and was educated in the academic department of Central College. Leaving home at the age of fourteen he commenced to work on a farm by the month. When sixteen he began to learn the trade of a carpenter, which he followed until the fall of 1857. He then removed to Ilinois, and settling in Kankakee County, engaged in general farmnig. March 11, 1858, Mr. Ward married Miss Eliza- beth Pool, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabetii Pool, natives of New Jersey, and for many years residents of Delaware County, Ohio. In religious belief they were members of the New Light Church. In their family were ten children, live of whom are now living. The father died in 1849, and the mother, coming to this county in 187G, died here in 1881. Mrs. Ward was born in Delaware County, Ohio, June 16, 1837, and was there reared to womanhood. Three children were born to their marriage, namely: Lewis V., who died at the age of two and one-half years; Emma Victoria, who passed awa}' at the age of seven; and Ida Elnora, whose death occurred at the age of seventeen. In February, 1866, Mr. Ward caine to this county and settled on one hundred and sixty acres of unimproved land in Osage Township, to which he afterward added until he is now the owner of six hundred and forty acres. In Decem- ber, 1881, he removed to McCune and embarked in the mercantile and grain business, in which he engaged until March, 1883, Then disposing of the business he spent the ensuing three or four months in travel through the west and espeeiall}' in the Rocky Mountains. In July, 1883, he opened the bank, which he has since conducted with success. Mr. and Mrs. AVard are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church and are active in Sunday- school work, he having been a teacher and she serving for three years as Superintendent. So- cially, he is identified with Temple Lodge No. 237, of McCune, and has been its Master. Ho is also identified with the Royal Arch Chapter No. 39, of Parsons. Couer De Leon Commandery No. 17 at Parsons, and Abdallah Shrine, of Leavenworth. He and his wife are connected with the Order of the Eastern Star. In politics he is a Republican and has frequently been a delegate to its conven- tions. |l[ ENRY CARBON, a prominent agriculturist, i[]|! located on section 4, Paris Township, Linn i£)^' Countv, Kan., has for thirty-five j'ears been ^p intimately identified with the struggles, upward progress and later prosperity of his adopted state, to « hich he emigrated from New York in March, 1857. His father, George Carbon, was a native of Montgomery County, N. Y., and, reared and educated in his birthplace, there met and mar- ried Henrietta Treabox, who was born in Germany. The parents settled in Montgomery County, where the father died in 1845, and the mother, remain- ing in the Empire State, passed away in Oneida County in 1891. George and Henrietta Carbon weretlie parents of three children: Henry, Julia and John. In the old Montgomery County home was born, upon July 11, 1838, our subject, who, early trained to the duties of agriculture upon the farm of his father, remained in the home locality until he was nineteen years ef age, when he resolved to try his fortunes in the then far west of Kansas. PORTRAIT AND BIOGKAPHICAL RECORD. 463 Takinjr up a claim, lie entered with energy into the cultivation of the soil. He was married in Paris Township to his first wife, Miss Sophronia Sharp, a native of Ohio. This estimable lady became the mother of two children, Charles A. and Lillie H. Charles married Lassey Whinery; Lillie is the wife of Charles Gould. Mr. Carbon participated in the early troubles of eastern Kansas, and enlisted on the 10th of March 1862, in Company D, Fifth Kansas Cavalry, and with fidelity served three years, one month and eight days. While in Arkansas he was taken prisoner, and for ten months experienced trials and sufferings in a rebel fort in Texas. At the close of his patriotic service, lionorabl3' mustered out, he returned again to his Kansas home, where he now owns tliree hundred and fort3' acres of fer- tile land, much of it now under a high state of cultivation and well improved with excellent buildings. Beginning life with little or no-capital except his stout hands and heart, our subject has won his wa}' upward to a comfortable competence, has held official positions of trust and enjoys the confidence of his friends. June 13, 1880, Mr. Car- bon a second time entered the bonds of matrimony, and was united in wedlock with Miss Katie Kane, a native of Boston, Mass., who was born November 22, 1852. The union was blessed with three cliildren, George H., Julia M. and Katie M. The worthy wife and mother died February 2, 1890, regretted by all who knew her true nature and lovely char- acter. Our subject, taking an active part in local poli- tics, held for one term tiie official position of Treasurer of Paris Township, and discharged the duties to the great satisfaction of the community by whom he is surrounded. He is a strong Re- publican and an ardent advocate of the party of reform. Fraternally, Mr. Carbon is connected with Magnolia Lodge No. 20, I. O. O. F., and also belongs to James P. Way Camp, a high order of the Odd Fellows. Many years have passed since upon the field he gave his services in behalf of national existence, and to-day, as then, our sub- ject is a public-spirited man, ever ready to extend aid in all matters tending toward promotion and advancement. An eye-witness of and important factor in the wonderful development of Kansas, our subject may with pleasure review the record of his useful j'ears as a neighbor, friend and citizen. •^-^S m y-ILLIAM ALLEN TRIGG is the editor and proprietor of the Garnett Eagle, a breezy '^^ sheet, which enjoys a good circulation and is published in the interests of the com- munity, especial attention being paid to local affairs, making it a history of the events th.-it transpire in this locality. ^ Moreover, it reviews most intelligently the public issues of the day, and its advertising columns are well filled and show that the merchants of Garnett appreciate it as a medium for making themselves known to the people at large. The intelligent and able editor of this journal was born in Harrison County, Ky., April 30, 1840, and is the son of Thomas E. and Nancy E. (Goghagen) Trigg, the motlier being a daughter of Michael Goghagen, a celebrated Baptist minister. Thomas E. Trigg was a native of the giand old state of Virginia, but at an early date went to Bourbon Count}', Ky. He was married in Hani- son County, that state, and his wife died in 1845, leaving three sons: John T., a lesidentof Centre- ville, Iowa; Samuel S., who dud iu 1853 in Iowa; and our subject. The father's second marriage oc- curred in 1847, and the year following he moved to Van Buren County, Iowa, settling on a farm near Bentonsport. In 1870 he came to the Sim- flower State and made his home in Linn County, where his death occurred January 7, 1892. To the second union five children were born: Israel F., George E., Charles H., Susie E. and Jessie. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent on his father's farm in Iowa, and he secured a good education in the academy at Bentonsport and in the university at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Like many PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of the prominent men of the country, he began his ciireer as a school teaclier, and followed the pro- fession for eighteen years in the state of Iowa. In 1878 he came to Kansas, taught two years, and iu 1880 was elected Probate Judge of Linn Count}^ filling tiiat position very efficiently for two terms. In 1884 lie purchased the Linn County Clarion, which lie published until 1887, when he came to (Jarnett and purchased the Eagle. In all these positions Mr. Trigg has distinguished himself as an educator and disciplinarian, and as a newspaper man he is alive to tlie current issues of the day, and handles his subjects with an ease, grace and finish that could not fail to attract attention. Our subject selected for his wife Miss Mary E. Ware, a native of Van Buren County, Iowa, and the daughter of Rev. T. C. Ware, and their nup- tials were celebrated August 19, 18G1. Six chil- dren have been the fruits of this union, four of wliom reached mature years: T. Ellsworth, Clar- ence J. (see sketch), Fred C. and Anna S. In politics Mr. Trigg is a Republican, and besides holding the office of Probate Judge lie has held numerous local offices, discharging tlie duties of all in a manner reflecting credit upon himself and his constituents. He has found time to cultivate the social graces to some extent, and is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In his religious views he is a Methodist. ^^il-^"i^li^i^=^< 1^ DWARD H. KLOCK. One of the promi- ifel ncnt and successful enterprises of Pitts- /*' — ^ burgh is the establishment of which Mr. Klock is the proprietor and manager. From the inception of this establishment until the present time it has enjoyed an uninterrupted growth and is now one of the most flourishing industries of the county. Here maj' be found a complete as- gortmeut of groceries, provisions, queensware, cigars and tobacco, and, in fact, everything to be found in a model city store. By the uniform re- liability of his dealings and his courtesy of man- ners, Mr. Klock has built up a large trade among the people of Pittsburgh and the farmers of the surrounding country. Born in Oneida County, N. Y., on the 4lh of October, 1843, the subject of this sketch is the son of Charles Klock, who was born on the Mohawk River, near the city of Albanj', N. Y. He was there reared, and there he married Miss Julia Bull, whose father was a prominent lawyer of Oneida County, N. Y. A cooper by trade, Charles Klock followed that occupation throughout much of his active life, though in later 3'ears he engaged in farming in Oneida County. In 1855 he removed to Wisconsin and engaged in farming iu Wauke- sha County, but in 1857 he went to Minnesota and located in Goodhue County, at Cannon Falls, where he conducted a farm until his death in 1889. His wife died in 1886. At the age of eleven years the subject of this sketch accompanied his parents to Minnesota, where he was reared to manhood, receiving his education in the common schools of the home neighborhood. In 1867 he married Miss Ella, daughter of James Clark. Mrs. Klock was born in Massachusetts and was reared in Minnesota, where she removed after her father's death. After his marriage, Mr. Klock located in Jackson County, Minn., where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres, making his home upon that farm for seven years. He then disposed of the place and went to Texas, where he engaged in raising cotton for two years, and for one year conducted a grocery store at Lawrence. Upon disposing of that business he came toGirard,in 1879, and for one year engaged in pressing hay. Coming to Pittsburgh in 1880 Mr. Klock opened a meat market and conducted a fair business for two and one-half years, since which time he and his son have conducted a grocery business, the firm name being E. II. Klock & Son. Mr. and Mrs. Klock have one son, Robert H., and an adopted daughter, Rosa, who has made her home with them since she was three j'ears old. During the late war, our subject served for seven months as a PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 465 member of the Fourth Minnesota Infantry and he is now connected with the Grand Army of the Rei)iiblic. In his political belief he is a Repub- lican on national questions, but in local matters he is independent. For four j'ears lie has been a member of the City Council, for two years being its President. Socially he affiliates with the An- cient Order of United Workmen, the Royal Arch Masons and the Knights Templar. He is a stock- holder in the Manufacturers' Bank at this place. His residence property is located on the corner of Locust and Eleventh Streets in this city. -^^ APT. NICHOLAS W. BARNETT, in 1890 'II "^ elected Probate Judge of Linn County, is a citizen of fine attainments, broad intelli- gence and superior ability, and is well qualified to discharge the responsible duties of his position on the Bench. He was born in Jessamine County, Ky., February 6, 1835, and is a son of Robert M. and Elizabeth (Rees) Barnett, long-time and highly respected citizens of Kentucky. The father was a native of Ireland, and the mother was born in South Carolina. He participated in the War of 1812, and was wounded at Horse Shoe Bend. In 1825, the parents of our subject moved from Vir- ginia to Kentucky, and there the father passed away in 1842. The mother survived her husband nearly thirty years, passing away in 1870. Their family consisted of four manly sons, all of whom are now deceased with the exception of our sub- ject. One of the brothers was killed early in the war, at the battle of Iron Mountain, Mo. Captain Barnett was reared upon a farm and was trained to the round of agricultural labors, in childhood attending the nearest district school. Shortly after the death of the father the family removed to Spencer County, Ind., and when our subject was about twelve years of age he made his home in Warrick County, there remaining until he entered the army. He enlisted as a pri- vate July 9, 1861, in Company 1, Twenty-flfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was mustered into the service at Evansville, Ind., August 19, 1861. He was forwarded with the regiment to St. Louis, and thence to Lexington, Mo., to re- enforce Mulligan. After remaining in camp at Sedalia some time, our subject followed the rebel General Price to Springfield, Mo., and was at first under Fremont, later under Hunter at St. Louis, thence joining General Grant at Cairo, 111. When the troops left Cairo, they proceeded to Ft. Henry, and actively participated in the siege of Ft. Donelson, where Captain Barnett was wounded, being shot in the right knee. Suffering severely, he yet remained in camp and- accompanied his regiment to Pittsburg Landing, -wheie he engaged continuously for two days in the battle. While chai'ging on the " Hornet's Nest," the second day, he was shot in the left hand by a musket ball. He took part in the advance upon Corinth and in its subsequent evacuation. In the thick of the fight at Ilatchie Bridge, in October, 1862, Captain Bar- nett was wounded by a rifle ball in the left breast, the ball passing through a large pocketbook and thus saving his life. He was next engaged in numerous scouts and skirmishes until the battle of Davis' MillSj Miss., where he was wounded by a ball striking him upon the right side of his fore- head and cracking his skull. For ten montlis Cai)tain Barnett did provost duty at Memphis. IV'iin. The regiment was en- gaged in scouting, skirmishing and special duty, but was later attached to the Sixteenth Corps, under Gen. A. J. Smith. The regiment, now almost constantly under fire, took part in the decisive engagements of LaGrange, Tenn.j Mos- cow; Grand Junction, near Blemphis; Jackson, Miss.; Champion Hills, Raymond, Black River Bridge, Stockton, Miss.; Meridian, Canton; and then again served on detached duty, engaging in the fights of Decatur and Morton, Ala. August 7, 1864, the regiment joined General Sherman at Atlanta, and participated in the siege 466 PORTEAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. of the city and the battle of Joaesboro. They then fought General Hood at Snake Creek Gap, and IMarietta, Ga.; Powder Springs, Ala.; Griswold, and Savannah, Ga., and passed from one field of con diet to another on their celebrated march to the sea. Thej^ entered into a fight at Pocataligo Station, S. C, and our subject, taking an active l)art at Salkaliatchie River, Bottom's Bridge and at River's Bridge, lost his left hand, which was shot to pieces by a shell. The arm was after- ward amputated just below the elbow. Terribly wounded February 3, 1865, Captain Barnett was sent to the hospital at Hilton Head,S. C, but was soon forwarded to David's Island, N. Y., and thence to Madison, Ind., where he was mustered out May 30, 186.5. During his faithful term of service, he gallantly engaged in tliirty regular battles, and in all was wounded five times. Entering the service as a private, he was promoted to duty as Sergeant just before the battle of Shiloh, and after the battle of Corinth became First Sergeant. October 15, 1864, promoted on the field. Captain Barnett then became First Lieutenant, receiving the reward for especial- ly meritorious action. February 1, 1865, he was again promoted, serving as Staff-Captain under General Mower. Each promotion of our subject, well deserved, was gained by heroic action and gallant bearing upon the field of war. His record of faithful service and brave endurance is unsur- passed and stands out brilliantly from the dark background of those troublous times, pregnant with sorrow and suffering borne with courage in behalf of national existence. Captain Barnett served from July 9, 1861, to May 30, 1865, and when his three years' term had expired, re-enlisted in camp in Mississippi, February 29, 1864. He has no liospital record except when wounded, and was never absent from duty at any other time. Imme- diately after his discharge from the army he re- turned to Warrick County, Ind. September 30, 1866, Nicholas W. Barnett and Mrs. Mary J. Tindell, who was a soldier's widow, were united in marriage. Mrs. Barnett, who is a native of Lidiana, was born in 1837. Six children, of whom one son and two daughters are now liv- ing, blessed tU? imion; Edgar J., the eldest-born; Anna and Effle. After his marriage, our subject taught school in Warrick County, Ind., until April, 1867, when he went to Princeton, Gibson County, and June 15 of that year was appointed City Marshal, serving with efficiency for five years. Captain Barnett was Deputy Sheriff for two years, and from then until March, 1879, was engaged in the duties of Pension Attorney. Locating in Pleasanton, Kan., in March, 1879, he was soon after elected Justice of the Peace, and with judi- cial ability performed the various duties of the office until September, 1888, when, on account of his health, he resigned. Since 1875, he has served as Pension Attorney, and in 1890 received his promotion to the Bench of Linn Count}^ where, to the great satisfaction of the public, he presides with dignity and honor. Our subject is a valued member and Elder of the Presbyterian Church, and his wife and daugh- ters are also members of the same denomination. The son belongs to the Methodist persuasion, and is by business i)rofession a pharmaceutist of Blue Mound, Kan. Fraternally, Captain Barnett is asso- ciated witii Jewell Post, No. 3, and having aided in organizing that post became its first Commander, and has also been Deputy Staff. He affiliates with the Ancient Order of United Workmen of Pleas- anton and was First ]\Laster Workman two terms. He likewise belongs to the Order of Select Friends and is a member of the Supreme Lodge. He li.as been a member of the Executive Committees of the last-named order, and carries an insurance of *2,000 in the Workmen and *3,000 in the Select Friends. Captain Barnett voted for Fremont in 1856, and wasastanch Republican until 1884; he then became an Independent, and was elected to his present office as the candidate of the Alliance party. He has recently refused the nomination unanimously tendered him by the same party, and has now re- tired from all business on account of poor health. Enterprising and possessed of superior business ability, he has passed through an eventful career, untarnished by a discreditable act and rich inthe well performed duties which have been allotted to him as a friend, neighbor, citizen, soldier and as Judge upon the Bench. Captain Barnett needs Portrait and BioGfeAPirtCAL record. 467 no monument to record the story of his life, which will descend to his children as a valuable bequest and dwell in the memor\- of a host of sincere friends. AVID H. JOHNSON, a practicing pli3-si- cian and surgeon of Paola, was born in Putnam County, near the city of Green- castle, Ind., March 8, 1828. He is of Vir- ginian parentage, his father liaving been born in the Old Dominion in 1777. He accompanied his parents to Ohio about 1784, and settled on the Muskingum River, the fanjily being among the earliest settlers of the Buckeye State. He was a lad of but eleven years when, with liis nine-j'ear- old brother, Thomas, he was captured by the In- dians, who still roamed at will through the other- wise uninhabited wastes of Ohio. The boys were taken into the forests which then abounded, furn- ishing a convenient retreat for the savage redmen. After one day's journey, at night while the In- dians were asleep, John (our subject's father), stole a tomahawk from one of them, and his brother at the same time secured a gun. When the signal was given by John, Tom fired at one Indian, and at the same time John struck the other with his tomahawk. They then made their way through the forest by signs made by the elder brother breaking twigs along the wa3' during the day, and when they arrived liome and told their story it was not credited, and the neiglibors collected and were lead by the brothers to the scene, where they found tiie Indian that was shot dead; but the other one had crawled away and hid in a hollow log; and was still alive. As may be imagined from this episode in the life of our subject's father, he was a man of dauntless courage, fitted by nature for the adventurous life of a pioneer. In the Buckeye State, John Johnson and Mary Van Buskirk were united in marriage. In 1804 they removed as far west as southern Indiana, of which they were early settlers. Tliere Mr. John- son engaged in farming until 1824, when he re- moved to Putnam County, the same state, and en- tered a tract of Government land in the north- eastern part of the county. He cleared the land and improved a farm, 'upon which he made his home until his death in 1831. Being a man of excellent business qualifications, he acquired con- siderable land, and gained what was in those days considered wealth. His wife, who was born in Maryland, became an early settler of Ohio, and died in Indiana in 1880. In the parental family there were nine children, of whom three are now living: Sallie Ann, who married Jesse Kendall and lives in Putnam Coun- ty, Ind.; .Mrs. Elizabeth George, of the state of Washington; andour subject, the youngest member of the family. He was reared to manhood in Put- nam County, and received his education in the Greencastle schools and at De Pauw (then known as Asbury). University. Upon completing his col- legiate studies, he commenced the study of medi- cine under the gui'l sur- viving, clustered in the old home. Elizabeth .V. Marcellus is the mother of six children; Thomas M., with a family of four, is a successful farmer; Ann K. Smitli li.as four children; A. J., a promi- nent resident of Wilson County, is the father of four children; our subject, J. M., is the fifth child; Edith Davis has four children, and Alice Pontious is the mother of two children. The parents were devoted members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and for forty j'ears aided aclivel.v in the extension of religious work and Inllnence. The father was an Elder of the church, and wlicn he passed away, December 14, 1878, was mourned by all who knew him. His life companion, who had shared his joys .and sorrows for forty-live years, survived his death until September 15, 1880. Our subject, reared upon an Illinois farm until eleven years of age, then removed with his parents to Kansas, and in this state enjoyed excellent edu- cational advantages, first attending the district school of his home neighborhood, and later the public schools of Ottawa and Paola, and at sixteen years of age entering the college at Baldwin City. f>OiltRAlT AND JBlOGfeAPHlCAL EECOEb. 469 Mr. Manner) remained with iiis father and mother until tlieir death, and tiien bought out tlie interest of the other heirs in tlie old iiome, wliere he has since continued his residence, devoting himself entirely to the pursuit of agriculture and stock- raising. The farm is well improved with substan- tial and commodious buildings, modern in design and finisii. Upon March 12, 1884, were united in marriage J. M. Mannen and Miss Helen Patten, a daughter of Robert and Catherine M. (Sibley) Patten. Mr. Patten was a native of Granville, N. Y., and was born April 13, 1820. Mrs. Patten is a native of Bennington, Vt, and was born January 5, 1826. Married at Bennington on March 4, 1846, they re- moved from the Green Mountain State to DeKalb Count}', 111., where they were located until 1870. They then made their home in Hillsdale, Kan., where the father died on the 1st of June, 1876. He was a harness-maker by occupation, and was a man of energetic industry, commanding the esteem of a wide acquaintance. He and his good wife were from earlj' years members of the Presbyterian Church, of which denomination he was a Ruling Elder. He was a Douglas Demo- crat, and activel}- participated in public matters of local welfare. Of the five children of Mr. and Mrs. Patten but one is living. The estimable wife of our subject was born December 29, 1849, in DeKalb County, 111. She was educated in the high school of Sandwich, III., and was a substitute teacher there for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Mannen are members of the Cumberland Presbi'terian Church, and our subject is Elder of Bethel Congregation. Both take a leading part and are very successful ' in Sunday-school work. Mrs. Mannen has been a Sunday-school teacher since she was fourteen years old, and, being a woman of business ability, has been Treasurer of the Ladies' Foreign Aid Society. She is exceedingly' popular with joung girls, and with their assistance has made and presented to the Old Ladies' Rest a large and handsome quilt. The home has not been blessed with sons and daugh- ters, but a bright young lad, Gilbert I. Protzraan, is one of the family'. Fraternally a member of the Ancient Free A Accepted Masons, Mr. Mannen was Deacon for four years in Stanton. Politically he is a stalwart Republican, and prominent in local affairs, has for twent3--four years been a delegate to conventions, discharging tlie trusts reposed in him with effi- ciency. He was a candidate for County Clerk, but the Democratic ticket won the race. A man of integrity, our subject is a Prohibitionist in principle and a firm believer in a united effort to uplift fallen humanity. Financiall}' prospered, his one hundred and thirty-four acreage, annually yielding an abundant harvest, is one of the finest farms in the UycaUty, and as a landmark of the early days is known far and wide. IU.ON. WILLIAM SPRIGGS, a prominent Ijj, citizen of Anderson County, and one of /4^^ the most influential residents of Lincoln (!^ Township, was born in Floyd County, Ky., October 11, 1825. He was a child of two years when, in 1827, he was taken by his father, John Spriggs, to Jennings County, Ind. There he grew to manhood upon his father's farm, remain- ing with his p.-irents until he reached hiis majority. In 1846 Mr. Spriggs embdiked in farming pur- suits and continued thus engaged for two j'cars. He then entered the law office of the late D. C. Rich, at Vernon, Ind., and under tlie preceptorship of that gentleman pursued his legal studies for one year. Later, purchasing a small farm in Jen- nings County, he located upon the place iind en- tered upon the task of improving and cultivating the land. After having spent two yeai-s in that way, he abandoned the occupation of a farmer and embarked in the practice of law at Vernon, re- maining at that place until the spring of 18.57. At that time Mr. Spriggs, accompanied by his family, came to Anderson County and bought 470 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. land near the town of Scipio. While he followed agricultiife, he at the same time gained a lucrative practice in law in the neighboring town. Six years later he traded his farm for a section of land in Monroe Township, to the cultivation of which he devoted his attention exclusively for fifteen years. In the spring of 1858 he Was elected to the State Constitutional Convention, and after- ward was elected to the Territorial Legislature, where he served for one term. In the fall of 1859 he was chosen State Senator and served in that capacity during two sessions of the Senate. It was felt by his fellow-citizens that a merited honor had been conferred upon Mr. Spriggswhen, in the fall of 1862, he was elected State Treasurer. His services in that office were so satisfactory to the people, and proved to so large a degree his wisdom and executive ability, that in the fall of 186i he was re-elected for a second terra. Early in tiie spring of 1867, Gov. S. J. Crawford ap- pointed him District Judge and he served in that position for one year, at the expiration of which time he retired from public life and again fol- lowed the peaceful and profitable vocation of farming, also raising great numbers of stock. In 1881 he was emplo^'ed by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company as claim agent, and acted in that line for eleven years without the loss of a day until November 1, 1892. Since the date last mentioned Mi-. Si)riggs has continued farming and stock-raising on his fine place, which is situated on section 2, Lincoln Township. His landed possessions aggregate four hundred and ten broad acres, embellished by a complete line of farm buildings, including a com- modious barn, and the entire surroundings show the care and attention of the owner. Our subject was married to Miss Margaret Ray, of Jennings County, Ind., August 2, 1847, and the result of theii- union has been the birth of eight children, namely: Euphame, the wife of George Ridgeway; Newton, who married Mary Shaughnessey; Sarah, now Mrs. William Frankenbcrger; Mary, the wife of Robert Hogue; John, who married Mel in da Lewis; Carrie, the wife of W. T. Hopkins; Nathan- iel, and Clay. The Judge has been a prominent man as well as a valuable citizen of Anderson County, and he is well informed on all tlie leading questions of the day. He takes an active part in educational affairs, is hberal in his religious views and has always aimed to lead a strictl}' moral life. >^-M^i@^@i^i^ JAMES M. MULLINS, a prominent citizen, representative general agriculturist and prosperous stock-raiser of Osage Township, Miami County, Kan., has been intimately associated with the changing fortunes and pro- gressive interests of the state for the past thirty- seven years. Born in Linn County, Mo., Novem- ber 19, 1842, our subject is the son of Hiram Mul- lins, a native of Mercer County, Ky., who was born in 1806. The father, leaving his native state when a young and ambitious man, journeyed to ]\Iis- souri, and locating for a time in Howard County, was there wedded to Miss Susanna Thompson, a na- tive of Virginia. The parents remained for a time in Howard County, but later removed to Linn County; they were numbered among the pioneer settlers of their localitj', and continued to make their home in that part of Missouri until June, 1855, when the^v emigrated to the farther vvest and set- tled in Stanton Township. With the exception of two years spent in Oregon, the father and mother remained continuously in Stanton Township until 1871; at that time they removed to Osage Town- ship, from that time their permanent home until within about a twelvemonth of their death. The father, surviving to reach his eighty-seventh jcar, entered into rest in Osawatomie Township. The beloved mother, outliving her life companion but one week, died aged eighty j'ears. United in life, through which they had happily walked together more than half a century, the venerable hus- band and wife were not long divided by death. The father, always a hard-working, industrious man of ability and energy, had led a very active PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 471 life, and from his youth a practical farmer, had allowed himself but little rest until declining years caused him to retire from daily cares. Ten children gathered in the old home. The sons and daughters were in the order of their birth: William, deceased; Margaret, the wife of John T. Billings, a prosper- ous citizen of Osawatomie Township; Lucy A., tlic wife of S. C. Willard, of "Louisburgh, Kan.; Thomas P. and Hiram, both deceased; John T., Nathaniel and Robert. One daughter passed away in childhood. Our subject spent the early years of boyhood in Linn County, Mo., and remaining there until about thirteen years of age, attended the district schools of his home neighborhood. After accompanying his parents to Kansas in 1855, he enjoyed the educational opportunities of his new home, although tiie schools were then only in a primitive condition. Until 1871 Mr. MuUins made his home with his parents, whom he assisted in the care of the homestead. In the month of August, 1861, our subject enlisted in the Missouri Home Guards and remained with his company about one year. He later enlisted in Company C, Kansas Cavalry, and served faithfully about two years. Prior to his last enlistment Mr. Mullins drove an ox-team for the Government to Mexico, making two long trips. He left the army with bad!}' impaired health, and it was some time before he recuperated. November 19, 1871, were united in marriage James M. Mullins and Miss Flora A. Roberts; the latter was born in Wisconsin, and is a daughter of Judge Roberts, a man of high abilit3'and scholarly attainments. Immediately subsequent to his mar- riage, our subject settled upon the farm where he now resides, and which — one of the best in the township — is highlj' cultivated and finely im- proved with good and substantial buildings. Mr. Mullins, beginning life for himself with limited means, has with excellent results devoted himself to the tilling of the soil and stock-raising. The children who gathered in his home were seven in number, but two died in infancy. The five sur- viving are: William, Thomas, James, Lorin and Alice. Politically a Republican and a strong be- liever in the principles of the party, our subject is, however, not an ottice-seeker, but a public- spirited citizen, intelligently desiring the best good. He is ever ready to lend a helping hand in matters of mutual welfare, and earnest, straight- forward and possessed of sterling integrity of character, is numbered among the loyal and sub- stantial citizens of the state. JAMES REDDIN, deceased, an honored pio- neer settler of Kansas, and for many years a prosperous general agriculturist lesiding ' on a fine farm located on section 22, Osage Township, Miami County, Kan., was a man who by his sterling integrity of character, excellent business attainments and kindly nature gained tiie esteem of the entire community who surrounded him, and by whom he was mourned as a public . loss when, on the 6th of June, 1887, he entered into rest. Our subject, a native of Ireland, was born in County Donegal, and was the descendant of a long line of industrious and useful ancestors. Re- ceiving his schooling in his native land, he emi- grated at an early age to the United States and located in the sunny south, where, having attained to a self-reliant manhood, lie was united in marriage with a most estimable and accomplished lady. She was a native of North Carolina, and was born in Guilford in May, 1818. Our subject married his wife in North Caroiifia, but remained there only a short time afterward. Ambitious and enterprising, Mr. and Mrs. Reddin determined to try their fort- unes in the broader west, and journeyed to In- diana during the very early d.ays in the history of the state. After one year spent amid the frontier scenes, during which he aided in the cultivation of the fertile soil of Indiana, our subject with his wife and family removed to Missouri. Tlic Reddins remained but comparatively a short time in Missouri when they decided to I*ObtbAlT A^B fel06llAtHICAL ReCORD. join the tide of emigration then taking its way to Kansas, and the family again sought a new home amid strange and untried scenes. They set- tled in Osage Township, whose people gladly wel- comed them into their midst. Mr.Reddin devoted himself untiringly to the cultivation of the soil, and at the time of bis death owned one of the best farms in bis location. Our subject's farm of four hundred acres, improved with comfortable buildings, annually 3'iclded an abundant harvest and presented a scene of thrift and plenty, which plainly evi- denced the financial success of the owner. Be- sides carrying on general farming, our subject handled some of the best stock in the county, and was numbered among the progressive and thoroughly practical agriculturists of the state. Appreciated by his neighbors and fellow-citizens, Mr. Reddin held with ability local ofBces, and gave to each public duty the conscientious attention and fidelity which distinguished him in all his work of life. His wife, a helpmate indeed, and a woman of a high order of ability, taught in an early day in the subscription schools, and later was a teacher in the public schools. She continued in this vocation for about forty years, and has been thus engaged with unvarying success the greater part of her life. Mrs. Reddin was a very benevolent woman, and during the days of slavery assisted the colored people, ever being a friend to the poor, op- pressed and needy. The widow of our subject, surviving him three years, passed away mourned by all who knew her August 22, 1890. The two children who blessed the home were James E., who died in infancy, and Swannie A. After the death of Mr. Reddin, the only daughter. Miss Swannie, eared for her mother devotedly and took full charge of the estate left by the father. Miss Reddin taught school eight years in Missouri. She is a lady of superior busi- ness ability', handling her extensive interests with skill and clear judgment. She is the owner of four hundred and sixty-three acres of valuable land, eighty of which she purchased since the death of her parents. Aside from the manage- ment of her landed property. Miss Reddin is a half-owner in a flourishing mercantile business in Baxter Springs. She is one of the busiest citizens of Osage Township, and divides her time between the superintendence of her extensive farm and the establishment in Baxter Springs. Possessing a wide acquaintance throughout Miami County, the daughter of our subject enjoys the sincere re- gard of many friends, and a lady of energetic en- teiprise, is worthy of the Y>rosperity now attend- ing her earnest efforts. ■jf? EE WILLIAMS, M. D., a practicing phy- il (?S) sician and surgeon of Oswego, was born at /'L-^\ Ple.asaiit Hill, Miami County, Ohio, .Tune 23, 1850. His father, Isaac, was also a native of Miami County, whither Grandfather John Will- iams came in an early day and entered a tract of land from the Government. Isaac Williams was a farmer by occupation, and for about twenty- one years served as a Justice of the Peace. He married Sarah Waymire, and they became the par- ents of twelve children, live of whom are still living. Orphaned by his father's death when he was a mere child, our subject developed habits of self- reliance and determination, and was obliged to earn his own support from boyhood d.ays. He was reared on the old homestead in Miami Coun- ty, and received his education at Pleasant Hill. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. S. W. Keister, now a a resident of Troy, Ohio, and later prosecuted his studies in the Louisville Medical College. In 1877 he was graduated from the Ken- tucky School of Medicine, and locating in Tippe- canoe Cit}', Ohio, commenced the practice of his profession, remaining in that i)lace about eight months. In April, 1878, the Doctor came to Oswego, and has since engaged in practice at this place. He POtlTllAlT ANt> BIOGRAPHICAL RECOUD. 4?3 also superintends the management of a valuable farm, consisting of two hundred and thirty acres, located one mile from tlie city, and from the rental of the land derives a fair income. He is one of the Directors of the Oswego State Bank. Politically, he Is a Republican, and socially is identified with the Masonic fraternity and the Modern Woodmen of America. In 1870 he mar- ried Miss Lucy Davenport, a native of Montgom- ery County, Ohio, and they are the parents -of two cliildren: Carrie (deceased) and Cora. ElDWARD STEIN. The business opportu- nities in this country are great, and are _ d open to all, whether native or foreign born, and all a young man needs to do is to determine what his natural gifts, taste and capacity will en- able him to successfully grasp and prepare himself for, and when this is determined, to industriously persevere in his vocation, observing honorable methods in all relations. If this is done, suc- cess, the aim and object of all, will be the reward. Such a narrative of success is afforded in the life of Edward Stein, and is a lesson from which others can profit. In Lehigh County, of the Keystone State, was born April 29, 1842, a boy who grew up to sturdy manhood ambitious to excel in the pursuit of his choice. His father, John Stein, died about the year 1846, and his mother, who was known in her maidenhood as Mary Klinga- mon, died in 1851. Earl^' in life p]dward was thrown on his own resources, and as his parents had moved to Pickaway County, Ohio, when he was but three years old, he had been reared to llie life of a farmer, consequently receiving very little schooling. After his parents botli died, he farmed until he was twenty years of age. At that time the Civil War broke out, and, with a patriotic desire to serve his country, he enlisted in Com- pany F, Forty-third Ohio Infantry, in 1861. Dur- ing his three years of service he was a drummer, and was in the battles of Island No. 10, Corinth and luka, and was also with General Sherman in his Atlanta Campaign. ' He was mustered' out of service in 1864, at Savannah, Ga. After his war experiences,^ Mr. Stein returned home to Pickaway County, and again engaged in farming for two years, and then removed to An- derson County in the fall of 1868. He settled in Lincoln Township, on the section where he now resides,and at once began clearing and cultivating the land. Since that time he has so skillfully managed as to increase his estate both in dimen- sions and value, and is now the possessor of a quarter-siection of fine farming land. Gentle and unobtrusive, Mr. Stein accords; to every man the light to his opinions, and his dealings with his fellow-citizens have always been of. an honest and upright character. Our subject's marriage united him with Miss Kate F. Morgan, who is a native of Pickaway County, where she was born July 31, 1844. Their marriage occurred in that county, October 12, 1865, and has resulted in the birth of seven living children, as follows: George E., who mar- ried Miss Maud Ridgeway; Harley, Edmund S., Rosa M., Charles M., Ray A. and Ilattie B. Will- iam is deceased. Mrs. Stein's parents, Samuel D. and Electa (Sabine) Morgan, came to Anderson County in the latter part of the '70s, where the former died Novcmlur 1 18'J0, and the latter passed to her liiial rc^t A|iril 8, 1888. Both were highly respected in the neigliTjorhood in which they resided, and wOre sadly missed when death called them from this life to the one beyond. Mr. Stein has always taken an active interest in the public issues of the day, and he has held some township offices, having been elected Trustee for two terms, and at one time was a candidate for County Treasurer, but was defeated by seventeen votes. Politically he is a Democrat. He is a member of Kilpatrick Post No. 180, and is highly connected with the Grand Army of the Republic and the Knights of Pythias. Mr. Stein is a public- 474 POfeTtlAI'T AKt) BlOGfeAPHiCAL RfeCORft. spirited man, and is ever readj' to do all that lies within his power toward the advancement of his community. G- ,^^EORGE W. MITCHELL is one of the pio- neers and self-made men of Kansas, his residence here dating from 1859. He is to- day one of the best-known and most higlily re- spected citizens of Linn County, and is residing upon his fine homestead on section 21, town- ship 22, range 23, Mound City Township. Born in Preble County, Ohio, on the 29th of April, 1836, our subject is tlie son of Robert and Cynthia (Brotherton) Mitchell, natives of Vir- ginia. The paternal grandfather, Nathaniel Mitchell, who was of Irish ancestry, was a man of sterling cliaracter, and ati early resident of the (Jld Dominion. Removing from Virginia to Ohio, lie was numbered among the pioneers of Preble County and passed the remainder of his life in the Buckeye Slate. The parents were married in Ohio and remained there until about 1838, when they removed to Huntington County, Ind., where the father engaged in the occupation of farming, and the mother soon after died. She left three chil- dren: Clements Ferguson, who died in Springfield, III., unmarried; Milton, who went to California many j-ears ago, his present whereabouts being unknown; and our subject, George W., the young- est. The father had by a former marriage two chil- dren: John, who accompanied Milton to Cali- fornia and has not been heard from for many years, and one who died in early childhood. The father, for the third time entering the bonds of matrimony, reared by his last wife four children. Nathaniel resides in indiana; Delilah married Mr. McElwaine, and died in Indiana; James was a courageous and faithful soldier serving in the Union army in the Civil War; he was captured and endured such terrible suffering in Libby Prison that he afterward died in Jefferson Barr.acks, St. Louis, Mo.; William lives in Mound City. The father of our subject died in Indiana at a good old age. George W., reared upon a farm, assisted in the daily round of agricultural duties and attended the school of the home d'istrict. When eighteen years of age he learned brick-making and brick- laying, and in 1858 journeyed to the west to seek his fortune. He located in Cooper, Mo., for a brief time, and the following year, with a capital of $50, started on horseback for Kansas. Arriving safe and sound, he without delay took up a claim on the Indian Reservation near LaCygne, but afterward relinquished this land and entered a homestead on section 20, near where he now re- sides. During the troublous period of the war Mr. Mitchell was a member of the Sixth Kans.as Militia and ably aided in the defense against the ruffians of the border, being a number of times called out to repress violence and deeds of blood. Our subject finally proved up on his homestead, which he yet owns. He is possessed of real estate aggregating five hundred acres, and has already given his childicn over two hundred and r(irt3' acres of land. The valuable home farm is under a high state of cultivation and well improved with a handsome residence, substantial barns and other buildings. This i)leasant home is shared by his estimable wife, Mrs. Martha S. (Wayne) Mitchell, to whom he was married December 25, 1861. Mrs. Mitchell is a daughter of Temple Wayne, one of the honored pioneer settlers of Linn County. Six children have clustered about the hearth of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, of whom the eldest, Milton F., married Miss Lillie Ilawn. George William married Miss Eitie Tyhurst and resides in El Dor- ado, Cal. Retta E. is the wife of Wiley Brock; Settle is the wife of Felix Butcher; Delia and Stella are twins. From 1884 to 1886 Mr. Mitchell was en- gaged in the livery business and in brick-making in Mound City and resided there for the time being- He manufactured the brick used in the county jail and Baptist Church and was prospered in his var- rOETRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 475 ious lines of business. He also for some years owned and operated threshing-machines and was uniformly successful in his enterprises, and in com- pany with his brother owned and ran sawmills. He yet owns valuable property in Mound City, but now devotes his time exclusively to stock-raising. Our subject has reason to rejoice and be proud of his prosperity, to which he has attained solely through his own self-reliant efforts and the co- o))eration of his faithful helpmate. When our subject and his good wife began house-keeping tliey had two borrowed chairs, and Rlr. Mitchell himself manufactured the bedstead and other arti- cles of furniture. Their stock of bedding consisted of a few quilts and a straw bed. For six months tliey only used fifty cents' worth of sugar, about four pounds, their daily life being sweetened mostly by hope and courage. There was no stove in the humble home, their cooking being done at the fireplace. They reared a family of sturdy sons and daughters, who now occupy positions of influence. Politically at one time a Republican, Mr. Mitchell is now a Populist and is an earnest citizen, fearless for the right and possessing the universal esteem of the community. ^^BRAHAM KOllRER, a highly esteemed ^/ i citizen, general agriculturist and stock- Ij (1 raiser desirably located upon section 8, ^ Ten Mile Township, Mlami_ Count}', Kan., is a man of ability and enterprise. He is widely known throughout the countj', where he has re- sided for so many years, and during this time has been intimately associated with tlie growth and progress of its vital interests. Born November 3, 1840, in Holmes County, Ohio, our subject is the fourth child of Martin Rohrer, a brother of J. M. Rohrer, of Richland. Abraham Rohrer was edu- cated in the common schools of the Buckeye State, and, iearly trained to the daily round of agricult- ural duties, became a thoroughly practical farmer, and has continued in tlie vocation of a tiller of the soil from his youth. At fifteen years of age beginning life for himself, he worked out by the month upon neighboring farms and remained five years in one place, three years being spent in vari- ous localities. After a t'ime he removed to Illinois, and later, in the spring of 1861, left McLean County, where he had been living, and returned to Ohio. The even tenor of the peaceful work of our subject was finally disturbed by the struggles of the countr3^ In the month of August, 1862, Mr. Rohrer en- listed in Company A, One Hundred and Second Ohio Infantry, and was promoted from a private to a Corporal not long afterward. After spending some time' in camp at Mansfield, Ohio, our subject was forwarded to Covington^ Ky., armed and equipped, and then went on to Louisville, and marched to Clarksville, Tenn., being on the way twent3'-two days in succession. At the expiration of six months Mr. Rohrer reached Nashville and spent six months in Tennessee. He engaged in the battle of Murfreesboro,was present at the bat- tles of Stevenson, Ala., Decatur, and many other fights and skirmishes. When General Hood at- tacked General Thomas, our subject took part in the three days' battle. He was afterward sent to Stevenson on patrol duty, and was with the Union army when they recaptured Decatur. Mr. Rohrer was engaged througli Alaljama in building bridges and a blockhouse. Mustered out and discharged at Nashville, aftci I line y(:'r.s' service, he turned over his arms tn llic (niMinment in Columbus, Ohio, July 4, 18Gr». Although constantly sur- sounded by danger upon the field, our subject es- caped capture and wounds, returned home and immediately went to work in Ohio. At the expi- ration of two months, in the fall of 1865,, he made liis home in McLean County, 111. In the spring he rented a farm, and for nine years he and his brother, Jacob M., farmed in partnership. They began with a debt of $500, and during the chang- ing seasons there never was the slightest disagree- ment between the two brothers. September 1, 1868, were united in mariiage 476 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. Ahraliara Rolirer and Miss Anna Downs, a native of Holmes County, Ohio, vvlio was born in April, 1843. The estimable wife of our subject was the daughter of Henry Downs, also of Holmes Coun- ty, Ohio. Immediatelj' after the dissolution of his business partnership, our subject came to Kansas and settled upon the land where he now resides. To the eighty unimproved acres which he then had, Mr. Rohrer has since added, and at one time owned considerably more than the two hundred and sevent^'-cight acres of his present highly cul- tivated homestead. His residence, built at various times, cost $1,000. His large barn, erected in 1882, at a cost of $1,900, is 44x50 feet, and, well finished inside and out, is one of the best barns in the coun- ty. In 1875 Mr. Rohrer built a barn costing $250. It is 24x44 feet, and well arranged, and is used for his fine hoises and hogs and as a corn crib. The farm, which annually yields an abundant harvest of grain and shelters numbers of horses, cattle and hogs, has also a small orchard of two acres. Our subject deals in draft and stable horses and has one very valuable horse, an English-Shire, which was imported. He recently sold a fine pair of geld- ings, shipping them to Pittsburgh, Pa. He makes a specialty of handsome coach horses, and also handles a high grade of Durham cattle extensivelj^. Our worthy subject and his estimable wife have no children, but have reared a niece. Miss Delia Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Rohrer were formerly mem- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, but now attiliate with the Cumberland Presbyterian, our subject being especially active in church work. He gave $500 to aid in building the church in Wag- staff, and is an Elder in the same, and both he and his good wife are teachers in the Sunday-school. Mr. Rohrer is fraternally a member of Mc- Caslin Post, G. A. R., in Paola, and much enjoys the re-unions of the oider. Politically a Re- publican, he is frequently an honored delegate to state and count}' conventions, and as a member of the School Board has aided in the promotion of educational matters. During the last adminis- tration of Cleveland Mr. Rohrer was appointed Postmaster at the solicitation of prominent citizens, and discharged the duties of the position with ability for two years, A self-made man, winning his upward way unaided, he gives the following excel- lent advice to his young friends: "Be honest, up- right and industrious, and look well after and be careful of your profits." Ever ready to assist in all matters of public welfare, an excellent neigh- bor, true friend and lo3al citizen, our subject en- joys the regard of a wide acquaintance and is numbered among the substantial and influential men of the county. l^il-^-i^l^^ ETER McGOUGII was born in Perry Coun- I t}', Ohio, and is a son of John and Hanora (Grace) McGougli, the former of whom was born in Mar3'land in 1803, and the latter in Ireland in 1802. They were married in Ohio, of wliiuh stale they were early settlers, and wlience they removed to Illinois, settling in La Salle County in 1852, and remaining there until their death. She passed away in 1890, and he fol- lowed her to his final rest two years afterward. Their five cliildron are all living. The subject of this sketcli was reared upon a farm, and remained with his parents until he was twenty-two. In 1854 he married Miss Sarah J. Boman, who was born in Allen County, Oliio, Oc- tober 10, 1835. Her parents, Wesley and Nancy (Johnson) Boman, natives of Ohio, removed to Illinois in 1840, and settled in Putnam County. His death occurred in 1842. The wife and mother is still (1893) living, and is now eighty-eight years old. They were the parents of four chil- dren, of whom Mrs, McGough is the only sur- vivor. After his marriage Mr. McGougli resided in La Salle County, 111., until 1869, when he came to Kansas and settled upon his present farm. He is one of the oldest surviving settlers of this local- ity, and his original farm, which consisted of one PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPmCAL RECORD. 477 hundred and sixty acres, hiis been increased by subsequent purchase until it now comprises five hundred and twenty acres. Here Mr. McGough en- gages in general farming and stock-raising, mak- ing a specialty of Poland-China hogs, full-blooded Durham cattle and Perciieron stallions. His re- sidence, erected in 1886, cost $2,100. Unto Mr. and Mrs. McGough tliere have been born nine children, as follows: Henry; Nora, wife of M. T. McCarthy, of Labette County, and Hie mother of six children; .John, who married Katie Kane and lives in Labette County; Maggie, whose union with George Digney has resulted in the birth of four children; Hugh, a resident of Par- sons, who married Katie Kennedy and has tliree children; Philip; Loretla, who married James Jolinston, of Indian Territory, and has two cliil- dren, twins; Katie and Beatrice. The religious home of the family is in the Cath- olic Church at Parsons. In politics Mr. McGough affiliates with the People's part3-. For two years he served as Trustee of tlie township and, with the exception of three years, has been a Director of School District No. 37 since the date of its or- ganization. While a resident of Illinois, he was a member of the School Board for nine j-ears. yALLACE WOLCOTT, a farmer residing on section 28, North Township, Labette „ „ County, is a native of the Buckeye State and was born in Washington County, Ohio, No- vember 10, 1834. His father, Alanson Wolcott, was born January 20, 1803, and died P'ebruary 18, 1871, and was reared on the same farm as was our subject. He comes from an old New England family. The great-grandfather was Joseph Wol- cott, and the grandfather bore the name of Eiias Wolcott. The latter, a native of Hartford, Conn,, was born in 1777 and took part in the War of 1812. In 1797 lie removed to Washington County, Ohio, becoming one of its pioneer settlers, and there cleared and opened up a farm, on which he reared his children. The property is still in tlic pos- session of the family. Tlie mother of our subject bore the maiden name of Caroline McCiure. She was born November l'6, 1812, and died April 17, 1891. She, too, was a native of Washington County, but was reared in Lawrence County, her parents being James and Abigail (Stacy) Mc- Ciure. Wallace AVoIcott was one of thirteen children, twelve of whom arc still living. Tiiree of the sons served in the late war as defenders of the Union. Wallace acquired a liberal education in Marietta, being a student in the Western Liberal Instit\ite. In 1856 lie chose as acomiianion and helpmate ^on life's journey Miss Sarah T., daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Yocom) Wynu, both of whom were natives of Harrisburg, Pa. They removed to Washington County, Ohio, in 1856, and there both died. They left a family of eleven children, but only two now survive. Three sons of that family also served in the Civil War, and one was confined in Libby Prison for eleven months. Lewis Wol- cott, brother of our subject, was a Sergeant, of Company F, Thirty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and died in the hospital at Summerville, W. Va. Unto our subject and his wife have been born four sons and. four daughters: Adelaide M., wife of A. H. Huling, of Indian Tei-ritory; Addison J.; Elmer E., Carrie A., Lewis D., Olive M., William H. and Minnie 1). The frmily resided in Wash- ington County, Ohio, until 1881, which year wit- nessed their arrival in Labette County, Kan. Here Mr. Wolcott purchased a farm of eighty acres southeast of Parsons, which he still owns and operates. Wliile in the Buckeye State he was a lumber merchant, but since coming tothe west has been connected with A. F. Edwards in "railroad contracting. They have done a good business, being constantly employed. Mr. Wolcott entered the service of his country in May, 1864, joining the boys in blue of Com- pan3' K, One Hundred and Forty-eighth Ohio In- fantry. He was comraissioned First Lieutenant 478 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. and was sent to Harper's Ferry, thence to Burn- sides, Va., where he saw his last service. He was mustered out at Marietta, Ohio, in October, 1864. Socially, he is connected with the Masonic frater- nity and with the Ancient Order of United Work- men. Since the organization of the Republican party lie has been one of its stanch supporters, and has served as Trustee of North Township ever since his arrival here. The cause of education finds in him a warm friend and he has provided his children with good advantages. Addison and Carrie are successful teachers in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott both engaged in teaching in Ohio. Although practically a new man in south- eastern Kansas, Mr. Wolcott is recognized as one of its representative business men and public- spirited citizens. ]l@^t1^,i^-^ (^^HOMAS SLATP:R. The biographies of those (/(^^ who from an humble position have risen %&i{' through their own unaided exertions to places of influence and honor are useful as incen- tives Ui those just entering upon' their active ca- reers, and are equally stimulating to those in the meridian of life. Few hampeied by poverty and adverse circumstances have so nobly conquered and risen above opposing difficulties as has the subject of our sketch, a prosperous farmer of Lib- erty Townsliip, Linn County. He resides on sec- tion 26, township 20, range 22, and is the owner of nine hundred and eighty acres of valuable Land. The present prosperity of Mr. Slater is especially deserving of mention, inasmuch as when he came to the United States he had only $1,000, and what was far more unfortunate, he was in very poor health and w.is considered a victim of consump- tion. The mild, invigorating climate of the Sun- flower State soon restored his health, while his own keen business qualities secured for him his valuable landed possessions. He is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born P^ebruary 7, 1838. At the age of five 3ears he was orphaned by the death of his father, .John Slater, a black- smith, whose entire life was passed in Yorkshire, where he died at the age of thirty-eiglit. His wife, the mother of our subject, bore the maiden name of Mary Thompson* and attained to the ad- vanced age of four-Score years. In the parental family there were four children, of whom our subject was the eldest. The others are: John, a gardener in England; Theophilus, a milk dealer of Liverpool; and Hannah, who re- sides in Yorkshire. Thomas was reared to man- hood in England, and at an early age he was obliged to aid in the maintenance of the family, who had a hard struggle for many years. His ex- perience, while it was severe, nevertheless aided greatly in the formation of his character, instilling in his mind the qualities of industry, frugality and perseverance, which have greatly contributed to his success. For a time he engaged as a dealer in corn in Liverpool. In December, 1862, Mr. Slater was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Hanson, who was born in Yorkshire, England, March 17, 1838. Her fa- ther, Charles Hanson, was a farmer in England, where he died. Her mother, Mary, is still living in that country. Mrs. Slater is one of two daugh- ters, the other, Mary Ann, being a resident of England. In November of 1867 our subject, ac- companied by his family, emigrated to the United States, and for a time sojourned among strangers in Caldwell County, Mo. There he purchased eight}- acres of unimproved land from the Manni- l)al & St. .Josepii Railroad Company', incurring an indebtedness on the property. Disposing of the Missouri property in 1870, Mr. Slater came to Kansas, and in Linn County pur- chased eighty acres of raw prairie land. He brought a team with him from his former home, and at once commenced the work of ploughing and planting. As the years went by, he added to his possessions, until he now is the owner of nine hundred and eighty acres of well improved land. For some years he engaged in raising and selling stock, ip which he met with success, About eight PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 479 years ago he erected the residence and barn now adorning his place, and which are among the best in the township. In 1888 he retired from tlie farm, and located in Parker, wliere he occupied a pleasant house. In 1891 he andliis wife returned to Eng- land, and spent three months with his mother and other relatives there, returning to the United States, however, with the firm conviction that this is earth's fairest land In 1893 lie returned to his farm, whicli had been rented during his five years' absence and had in consequence deteriorated. To bless the union of Mr. and Mrs. Slater, one child, a daughter, Mary, was born. She is the wife of CuUam Burnett, and resides in Linn County; she is the mother of five children: Artemissa, Sarah F., Harrison , John S. and Mary E. In his political belief, Mr. Slater was formerly a Repub- lican, and is now an adherent of Populist princi- ples. While he is actively interested in public matters, he lias never consented to hold office, pre- ferririg the quiet pleasures of domestic life. In England he and his wife were members of the Bap- tist Church; he is not identified with any denom- ination in this country, but is a believer in the principles of the Christian religion. <| SALTER LATIMER, Cashier of the Bank \jj// of Garnett, located in this city in 1882. ^f/^ The bank, which was established a year later with a paid-up capital of $.'')0,000, now has a surplus of $6,000. Our subject was born in Faribault County, Minn., April 24, 1859, and is the son of James S. and Sarah A. (Beard) Latimer, natives, respectively, of Abingdon, 111., and Nash- ville, Tenn. Grandfather Alexander Latimer was one of the first settlers of Knox County, 111., where he owned the Cedar Farm, and was extensively engaged in breeding Short-horn cattle and road horses. He 19 was very successful in this branch of agriculture, and also owned one thousand acres of land. He was very prominent in all matters pertaining to his section of the country, and was a Director in the bank at Abingdon. He died February 17, 1893. He was a Republican in politics, and for many years served as Township Supervisor. The parental family of our subject included five children: Ida, now Mrs. W. B.'Dunlap, of Knox County, 111.; William A., Cashier of the First Na- tional Bank of Hannibal, Mo.; Orian, who holds a like position in the First National Bank of Abing- don, 111.; and Washington D., who is associated with the law firm of Cratty Brothers, of Chicago. The early life of our subject was passed on his father's farm, and he was a lad of eight years when his father returned to Knox County. Walter com- pleted his education in Hedding College, at Abing- don, 111., and when eighteen years of age, desiring to see something of the western country, he took a trip through the states and territories! Returning to Illinois, he engaged in the stock business under the name oif J. S. Latimer & Son; and during the few years of its existence, the firm shipped nearly one thousand head of cattle out west. Upon aban- doning the stock business in Illinois, Mr. Latimer came to Kansas and purchased a ranch which con- tained nine hundred and sixty acres, and began breeding Short-horn cattle. He still has an inter- est in that farm, but on the establishment of the Bank of Garnett he became its Vice-President. He did not, however, give up the supervision of his stock farm until 1888, when he became Assistant Cashier of the bank. Two years later he sold his interest in the business, and going to Galveston, Tex., there spent a twelvemonth. Returning at the expiration of that lime, he purchased the inter- est of J. A. Gilmore in the bank, of which he was elected Cashier. June 13, 1882, Mr. Latimer and Miss Jessie E. Brook were united in marriage. Mrs. Latimer departed this life December 25, 1886, leaving one child, a son, Jesse Lloyd. August 1, 1889, our subject was married to Miss Emma L., daughter of Capt. M. A. Mitchell, of Greeley. In his political affiliations Mr. Latimer is a stanch Republican, and, although he has often 480 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. been solicited to do so, has never accepted public office, preferring to devote his attention exclu- sively to private affairs. lie is a working member of the United Presbyterian Church and is deeply interested in the success of the Young Men's Chris- tian Association of Garnett. if^ LARENCE J. TRIGG, editor of the Linn (|( _ County Clarion, and formerly Postmaster at ^^i^ Mound City, is the son of William A. Trigg, the prominent editor of the Garnett Ecu/le. The mother of our suliject was known as Miss Mary E. Ware prior to her marriage. Mr. Trigg was born on the 7th of January, 1865, in Bentonsport, Iowa, where he attended the common schools; and later he prosecuted his studies at Lane University, at Lecompton, Kan. In 1884 he came to Mound City and entered the postoffice, having been ap- pointed Deputy Postmaster. The same year, in company with his father, Mr. Trigg purchased the Clarion, of which he was local editor until 1887, and since that time he h.as been its editor and publisher. The Clarion was established in 1876 by John C. Cannon, T. B. Van Buskirk and Dr. S. M. Brice, the latter of whom was editor. A few years later Doctor Brice purchased the interest of Mr. Cannon, and in 1879 R. B. Bryan became proprietor of the entire plant. In 1882, however, he sold out to Howard T. Smith and Hugh B. Campbell, wlio published the paper until 1884, when Mr. Trigg took charge of affairs. The sheet is Republican in politics and has the largest circulation of any paper in Linn County. November 15, 1887, Clarence J. Trigg and Miss Laura E., daughter of James Potter, were united in marriage. The lady was born in May, 1865, in Jasper County, Iowa. By her union with our sub- ject she has become the mother of two children. Otto Blaine and Gladys A. Mr. Trigg is an exemplary Christian. He and his wife are devout members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He takes an active part in church work, is Secretary of the Quarterly Confer- ence, and holds a similar position on the Board of Trustees. Mrs. Trigg, who is an active worker in the Sunday-school, is also Treasurer of the Ladies' Aid Society, and has been the means of winning many persons to a higiier life. March 1, 1890, our subject was appointed Post- master at Mound Cit}^, and is perhaps the 3'oungest man in the United States that ever held that posi- tion. In politics he is a strong Republican, and he is deeply interested in all matters pertaining to local and national welfare. Socially he a Master Mason, and has been the Junior Warden of his lodge. -=r^ BRA LEY, who makes his home on section Crawford Township, Crawford County, 'here he owns a large farm, is a native of >^^^ the Empire State. Ilis birth occurred in Orleans County, where he grew to manhood and received such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools. He is one of a familj' of ten children, of whom only five are now living: W. S., a resident of Livingston Count}', Mich.; John, who is an extensive farmer and lives near our subject; Cynthia C, wife of William C. Packard, of Macedon Centre, Wayne County, N. Y.; Byron B., who lives on the old homestead in Orleans County, N. Y.; and J. D., of this sketch. The parents, Nathaniel Braley and his wife, were natives of Massachusetts and New York respect- ively. The paternal grandfather was an old sea captain and was held a prisoner in England for a J: PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 481 time during tlie Revolution. He died in the Em- pire State. When J. D. Braley and his brother came to Kan- sas in the fall of 1867 they brought a large flock of sheep. They engaged iu sheep-growing for several years and then dissolved partnership, but our subject continued in this line of business until 1884, when he sold out. He is now practically living a retired life. His business career has been a very successful and prosperous one, and by his well directed efforts he has achieved a handsome competence. He now owns six houses and lots in Pittsburgh, Kan., and over one thousand acres of valuable land, the greater part of which has been improved under his special management. In his political affiliations, Mr. Braley is a stal- wart Republican, has taken an active part in the political affairs of his county and has frequently served as a delegate to the county conventions, yet he has never sought political preferment for himself, desiring rather to devote his entire time and attention to his business interests. He may truly he called a self-made man, for his handsome fortune has been acquired entirely through his own labors. He has met with some difficulties and reverses, but these he has overcome b}' a strong determination to succeed, and he now ranks among the wealthy citizens of his adopted county. ^i^«-^"i^ilM^i^ ■ OSEPH W. PAYNE. Lying on section 30, Scott Township, Linn County, is a finely J ,.,.„.„. „.„,....„.. ^^f/ enty-four acres. This is the property of Mr. Payne, Commissioner of Linn County and Treasurer of Scott Township, and one of the most energetic and capable .agriculturists in the commu- nity. Through patient perseverance and untiring industry he has acquired large aijd valuable lauded 3, and ranks with the moneyed men of the township. He has built for his family a com- modious residence, elegant in its exterior appear- ance, and furnished within in a manner betoken- ing the refined tastes of the inmates. In addition to the residence, there are also a number of neat and substantial outbuildings. The father of our subject, Harrison Payne, fol- lowed farming. He married Miss Abigail Luce, who was born in New York, and the young cou- ple commenced housekeeping in Cattaraugus Coun- ty, N. Y., where they remained until death. They had a family of ten children, our subject being the sixth in respect to age. He was born in Al- bion, 'Cattaraugus County, N. Y^, May 28, 1838, and spent his boyhood j-ears in his father's home. At the age of seventeen, he came west to Wal- worth County, Wis., where he was employed on a farm for about two years. After visiting a num- ber of places with a view to locating, he went to Carroll County, Mo., where he engaged in farm- ing for a few months. In the spring of 1858, Mr. Payne came to Linn County and pre-empted a claim to the tract of land he now owns. Here he built a small house, twelve feet square, and after completing this prim.- itive structure he commenced the arduous task of clearing the land. He had been here but a short time when the border troubles of 1858 interrupted his peaceful labors and obliged him to stop farm- ing temporarily. Aside from that, however, he worked uninterruptedly on his claim until the out- break of the Civil War, and then, enlisting in the cause of the Union, aeeonipanied his regiment through its long marches, which were principally west of the Missouri. For a time he was in the Missouri Home Guards, but later was transferred to the Ninth Kansas Infantry. After his discharge from the army, Mr. Pa3'ne returned to his home in Kansas, and has since con- ducted general farming and stock-raising here. In the fall of 1891 he was elected County Commis- sioner, and he has also served as Township Treas- urer for several years. He takes an active part in local political affairs, and supports the principles of the Populist party. With his wife he holds membership in the Patrons of Husbandry, and is 482 PORTRAIT AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD one of the prominent members of that organiza- tion. While he believes in churches and contrib- utes to their support, he is liberal in his religious views, and is not identified with any denomina- tion. In Miami County, Kan., August 17, 1862, Mr. Payne was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth E. IIuls, who was born in Clinton County, Ohio, December 28, 1841. Her parents were John and Elizabeth (Cashman) Huls, natives of Kentucky and Virginia, respectivelj'. They removed from Clinton County, Ohio, to Tazewell County, 111., where they resided until 1858, and then removed to Miami County, Kan., where Mr. IIuls died. His widow still survives. They had a family of five childi-en, Mrs. Payne being the third. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Payne was blessed by the birth of five children, as follows: Elvie Z., who is the wife of M. O. Flcharty; William L., who married Miss Ella Dusett; Lana, Mrs. William Watkins; Carroll E. and Roy M. :|— =-=l-^+^[ \I7 EWIS R. JEWELL, who is a noted represen- I ^ tative citizen and one of the old and hon- jJ^V, ored pioneers of Crawford, is a son of Lewis R. Jewell, Sr., a native of Massachusetts, where also his father, Lewis Jewell, was born. The mother of our subject, whose maiden name was Susan Hutchinson, was born in Ohio; she was a daughter of John and Nancy (Warren) Hutch- inson, an old Massachusetts family. The father of our subject removed to Ohio in an early day, and locating in Washington County, was there married. Although engaged in manu- facturing during his early life, he later followed the river, and on his removal to St. Louis, Mo., was a Captain and owner of boats plying the Missis- sippi and Ohio Rivers. In the winter of 1859 he came to Kansas and located on the neutral strip near Arcadia, and began farming and stock-raising. In that early day in the history of Kansas, the Chero- kee Indians attempted on more than one occasion to drive the settlers away, but when they reached the section where Mr. Jewell was living they failed in their purpose and in turn were put to flight. A delegation was.sent to Washington, D. C, in behalf of the settlers, one of whom was Colonel Jewell, the father of our subject. A large colon- ization scheme, by which eastern people were to settle in the state, was frustrated by the outbreak of the late war. In early life the father of our subject was a Dem- ocrat, and was called by many a pro-slavery man. In 1861 he became a Union soldier, and with his company formed a part of the Sixth Kansas Cav- alry. He was appointed Captain, and on the re- organization of the regiment was made Lieuten- ant-Colonel. He participated in all the hard-fought battles in which his company engaged, and at Cane Hill, Ark., in November, 1863, he was wound- ed several times, his horse being shot under him. He then commanded his regiment on foot, and was leading the charge when he received a minie-ball in the groin, and after laying unconscious for al- most two days, died. After he fell Gen. Joe Shelbj" came to Mr. Jewell and asked him if he could do anything for him, as a man who had fought so bravely and so well should receive due honor. The Colonel asked to be sent back into the Union lines, which was accomplished under a flag of truce. After his death his body was brought home by members of his company and was buried at Ft. Scott, Kan. The mother of our subject, who reared a family of two children, still survives and is living in California. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Lewis R. Jewell, Sr., was offered the agency of the Cherokee Nation, but refused to accept it. On the outbreak of the war he was offered a commis- sion in the Confederate army, but replied that he was not fighting on that side. During Price's first raid in Kansas, Colonel Jewell was stationed at Ft. Scott, with instructions to burn the fort rather than let it fall into rebel hands, but refused to be a party in any such work. Jewell County, Kan., is named in honor of Colonel Jewell, as is tORTRArr ANi) BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD. 483 also the Sons of Veterans' post at Girard and the Grand Army i)ost located at Pleasanton. At his death a pocra was written by James Weldon, and it is witii pleasure that we insert it in this connec- tion. The Death of Lieut.-Col. Jewell. 1. E, SIXTH KAN. vol.. CAV. Repeat Men of Kansas, tell me truly, As you have the hearts of men, Will you not revenge brave Jewell, Whom the rebel knaves have slain? When rebellion and dark treason Desolated half our land. Then we see the noble Jewell Leading on liis gallant band. Just think of Clear Creek, where he led you, AVhei'e he fought that summer's day, And at Newtonia, with six hundred, Held the rebel host at baj-. Then at Maysville, in Arkansas, Where our hero fought so brave, Where the Sixth and Second Kansas Gave so many rebels graves. But Boston Mountain tells the story. Where brave Jewell fought so well; There the rebels him surrounded— Pierced with balls our hero fell. The rebels bade him to surrender. But our hero would not yield; On he charged and loudly thundered, "Sooner die than leave the field." Now see his heart's blood freely flowing. Life is ebbing with the tide; With his friends he did ex|)ire. By the mountain's rugged side. Now his remains we send to Kansas, To his friends and family; And may the hero e'er be honored In the land he died to free. Lewis R. Jewell of this sketch was born August 14, 1847, at Gallipolis, Ohio, and received his ed- ucation after removing to this state. He worked on his father's farm and completed his studies in Baker University, at Baldwin City. In 1864 he enlisted in Company L, Sixth Kansas Cavalry, his. father's old regiment, of which he was made Clerk. He served until June, 1865, and after being mustered out established the first post- ottice south of Ft. Scott, which he kept, car- ring mail to diflferent points for $12 per year. After a twelvemonth thus employed, Mr. Jewell sold out his route and began farming in wiiat is now Lincoln Township. Soon afterward, how- ever, he came to Arcadia, of wliicli he was one of the organizers, and in addition to carrying on a merchantile business he established the only paper in the place. He was also agent for the Kansas City, Ft. Scott N Polk, James K Poole, Amos Porter, 8. M Potter, H.T Nantz, Washington 336 Ramsey, J. A Ranney, A. J Ranney, Hon. J. P. Reddin, James Reddin, MissS. A... Redlon,B. C INDEX. Reed.D.V Reiner, G. E Remington, Maj. J. B... Reppert, Capt. H. C Reynolds, T. W Roberts, Hon. Tliomas.. Robinson, Cliarles Robinson, T. B Rolirer, Abraham Rohrer, J. IVI Rookstool, George Rose, J. M Round, N. G Rowley, N.O Ryan, Hon. W. H Scholfleld, James 333 Scott, H.B 385 Scott, J. W 281 Scott, W. B 292 Seaman , Hon. A. G 332 Shackelton, Isaac 43G Sh.Tf^r, Rnmnol 307 Sli.-lli.l,!, A..1 303 Sli.Tiil-. i;.v, K. II 212 Slii.'k. It. v. P. W te? Shinkle, Frank 346 Shipman, Daniel 437 Shumaker, S. S 377 Simpson, Joseph 360 Singleton, C.W. Slater, Thomas. . Smith, J. A Smith, Levi Smith, Capt. Rei Smith, Rufus Smith, T. E Sowerby, A. D.... Spicer, J. W Springs, Hon. Wi Staloy.H. H Stein, Edward... . Stemberger, Ira. Stephens, Josepli Stevens, John.. . Stevenson, lion. Stewart, R. G. . . . St. John, J. P.... Sturdivan, J. B.. Taylor, J. I Taylor, Rev. N. V Taylor, Zachary. Thompson, M. C'. Throndson, Andr Thurston, D.C... Tinder, J. T.,M.] Trigg, C.J Trigg, W. A Turkington, John. Tyler, John Ungeheuer, Jacob 273 Van Buren, Martin .. Van Buskirk, George. Velthoen, Aart Verdan, Father F. M. ilker, Thomas. Wampler, J. W 418 Ward, Rev. John 5 419 Ward, J. L 4G1 Warren, D. A 381 Washington, George 19 Watkins, P. H 43.') Watson, O. P 2.'j3 Waymire, Joseph 39.^ Wayne, J.H 187 Weatherman, W. H 177 Webb, Hon. H.G 167 Wells, E.H 413 Wells, J. A 403 Wells, J. B.,Sr 312 Whisler, J.V 3.50 White, W.S 414 Whitehead, William 176 Willhoite, Hon. W. H 44:1 Williams, Capt. L. F 404 Williams, Lee, M. D 472 Wilson, J. J 27.'i Wilson, W. VV 168 Wolcott, Wallace 477 Wolf.J.E 370 Wright, R. W., M.D 267 ,227 Zorn, Gottlob. ZPOK.TI^JLITS. Adams John 22 ■Glick,G.W 'Grant, U.S ■Green, Nehemiali ....142 12J Koller.G.W Lrw.lling, Hon. L. D.. 200 154 78 Roberts, Hon. Thomas ' Robinson, Charles Smith T E Adams, John Q Anthony, Q.T Arthur. Chester A 38 134 280 74 114 Han-ison, Benjamin 'Harrison, VV.H •Harvey, J. M 'Hayes, Rutherford B... Humphrey, L.U Jackson, Andrew JeU'erson, Thomas ^Johnson, Andrew ....Kii; .... 50 . . . .120 .... 90 ....150 .... 42 .... 26 .... 82 Madison, Jiimes Martin, J. A 30 146 St. John, J. P 1 Murray, W.H Osborn.T. A Pierce, Fr.anklin Polk, J. K , 240 130 70 'Van Buren, Martin • Verdan, Father F. M ■. Cleveland, S. Grover. . Crawford, S.J 102 118 06 Fillmore Millard Garfield. James A 94 "VIE^WS. Erase, H.W Dingus, H.J 249 24!) ftLomax.Jn /\Mann,J. iV ^ McClure, C W.K...:.. ..:.... 297 AStaley.H. H v^tephen?, Joseph •Mitchell, B. H /.Rookstool, George.... 269 209 VV 34a 22 Haller, Charles 189 LE0':3