HISTORY 
 
 OF- 
 
 BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 From the date of the Earliest Settlements 
 to the present time 
 
 Together with Departments devoted to the Preser- 
 vation of Personal Reminiscences, Biographies of 
 Prominent Persons and Families, Business Growth 
 and Development a History of the Cities, Towns 
 and Villages of the County, School, Church, Lodge 
 and Club Statistics, with Personal Notes and 
 Observations, Etc., Etc. J J t| <I J 
 
 FULLY ILLUSTRATED 
 
 Greenfield, Missouri 
 
 THE PIONEER HISTORICAL COMPANY, 
 
 R. A. Ludwick, Manager 
 A. J. Young, Editor-in-Chief 
 
 November 1, 1917 
 
 Dade Co. Mo. Historical Society 
 207 McPherson Street 
 Greenfield, Missouri 65661
 
 Preface 
 
 In presenting to the People of Dade County this vol- 
 ume, The Pioneer Historical Company has no apologies 
 to offer. It has labored long and faithful in procuring the 
 data necessary for this work and is under lasting obliga- 
 tions to the generous contributors for their unselfish de- 
 votion to the cause. 
 
 In writing a History of Dade County and Its People, 
 many difficulties have been encountered. More than three 
 generations of people have lived and died in the county 
 since her history first began, many of them leaving no 
 relatives or friends to tell the story of their struggles, at- 
 tainments or achievements. Many events of prime im- 
 portance have passed into the vortex of oblivion, leaving 
 no trace of their happenings and no sponsor for their 
 repetition. Hopes, aspirations and ambitions have per- 
 ished with the body and gone to the grave unheralded 
 and unsung. Yet, out of this vast maelstrom of human 
 events the writers of this history have been able to gather 
 much of importance and have printed it in order that 
 coming generations may know and appreciate the strug- 
 gles which the pioneer has made in the interest of civiliza- 
 tion. 
 
 THE PIONEER HISTORICAL COMPANY, 
 
 R. A. Ludwick, Manager.
 
 CONTRIBUTING EDITORS 
 
 To the 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE. 
 
 Aaron D. States, Original Editor in Chief, (Died Dec. 
 5th, 1916.) 
 
 A. J. Young, Editor in Chief. (Successor to Aaron D. 
 States.) 
 Special Contributors and Advisory Committee: 
 
 Hon. Phil S. Griffith, Editor of the Vedette. 
 
 Hon. Ben M. Neale, Lawyer. 
 
 Capt. Lewis Renfro, Retired Business Man. 
 
 Hon. W. R. Bowles, Postmaster and Editor of the 
 Dade County Advocate. 
 
 Hon. Mason Talbutt, Lawyer. ' 
 
 Judge Frye, Lockwood Merchant and ex-Judge of 
 County Court. 
 
 Hon. Sam McMillen, Postmaster at Lockwood, ex- 
 Representative. 
 
 Hon. George Wilson, Banker at Everton. 
 
 Hon. Sheridan B. Pyle, Merchant at Dadeville. 
 
 Hon. Howard Ragsdale, Lawyer, Ash Grove, ex-Rep- 
 resentative. 
 
 Captain Joseph W. Carmack, Retired Farmer, Dade- 
 ville. 
 
 Captain R. J. Shipley, Retired Farmer, Greenfield. 
 
 Miss Bessie Frieze, School Teacher, Seybert. 
 
 Mrs. Aaron D. States, Supervising Historian, Green- 
 field. 
 
 E. H. Carender, Supt, Public Schools. 
 
 OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER, 
 W. R, Starr, Greenfield, Mo.
 
 DADE COUNTY 
 Its History and Its People 
 
 PROLOGUE: By A. J. Young. 
 
 CHAPTER 1. 
 
 Western Gate Way to the Ozarks: by A. D. States. 
 Introduction to Dade County History: by A. D. 
 
 States. 
 
 Early Indian History: by A. D. States. 
 Organization of Dade County. 
 History of Dade County. 
 
 CHAPTER 2. 
 
 First Land Entries. 
 
 Early Settlements, by Howard Ragsdale. 
 The Boone Family, by Howard Ragsdale. 
 John Crisp. 
 
 CHAPTER 3. 
 
 Reminiscences of J. W. Carmack. 
 
 Greenfield and its people in 1867, by Seymour Hoyt. 
 
 I'ncle Daniel Wentworth Scott: 
 
 Early Discovery of Coal in Dade County. 
 
 Samuel J. Weir, Jr. 
 
 The Wheeler Family.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 6 
 
 CHAPTER 4. 
 
 Military Affairs : 
 
 Civil War Record, by Raleigh J. Shipley. 
 The Raid of Kinch West, by J. W. Carmack. 
 The Confederate Veterans of Dade County, by Lewis 
 Renfro. 
 
 Greenfield During the Civil War. 
 Kincheon West. 
 
 CHAPTER 5. 
 
 The Present Court House. 
 
 Appearance of Early Newspapers, by A. D. States. 
 
 CHAPTER 6. 
 
 Church History: 
 
 Cumberland Presbyterian Pioneers, by W. E. Shaw. 
 
 The South Greenfield Camp-Ground, by W. E. Shaw. 
 
 History of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, 
 Mabel Robinson. 
 
 William Ramsey Bennington. 
 
 Ebeneezer Presbyterian Church, by A. D. States. 
 
 Greenfield Christian Church, by A. D. States. 
 
 First Presbyterian Church, Lockwood, by J. B. Lind- 
 sey. 
 
 The Presbyterian Church at Everton, by W. R. Rus- 
 sell. 
 
 First Methodist Church, Lockwood, by A. D. States. 
 
 Arcola Methodist Church, by A. D. States. 
 
 The Cumberland Presbyterian Church, by A. D. 
 States. 
 
 The Christian Church at Everton, by W. D. Brown. 
 
 First Methodist Episcopal Church at Greenfield, A. 
 
 D. States. 
 The Church of Christ at Arcola. 
 
 CHAPTER 7. 
 
 History of German Settlement in Dade County, by 
 Fred Frye.
 
 6 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 The Bade County Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance 
 
 Company. 
 Three Mysterious Murders. 
 
 CHAPTER 8. 
 
 Railroad Matters. 
 
 CHAPTER 9. 
 
 Greenfield G. A. R. Post. 
 John M. Stemmons Camp, U. C. V. 
 Odd Fellowship in Greenfield. 
 
 History of Garrett Lodge No. 359 A. F. and A. M. at 
 Arcola, Mo. 
 
 CHAPTER 10 
 
 The Telephone in Dade County by A. D. States. 
 
 CHAPTER 11. 
 
 History of the Ladies' Magazine Club of Greenfield. 
 The Kensington Club of Greenfield, by Mrs. W. B. Mc- 
 
 Reynolds. 
 
 The New Century Club of Greenfield, by Harriet Jopes. 
 The Magazine Club of Lockwood by Mrs. A. C. Duvall. 
 The Merry Makers' Club of Lock wood, by Myrtle 
 
 Workman. 
 The Wednesday Afternoon Club of Lockwood by Mrs. 
 
 Lou Grubert. 
 
 The All Sew Club of Lockwood by Mrs. W. M. Hoel. 
 The Country Woman's Club of Dade County. 
 The Home Makers' Club of Greenfield. 
 
 CHAPTER 12. 
 
 Greenfield, "The Gate City of the Grotto" by A. J. 
 
 Young. 
 
 South Greenfield. 
 Lockwood. 
 Everton.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Dadeville. 
 
 The Town of Corry. 
 
 Arcola. 
 
 CHAPTER 13. 
 
 Dade County Bridges by A. D. States. 
 
 Bade County Court House. 
 
 Dade County Jail. 
 
 Dade County Poor Farm. 
 
 County Officers, Members of the County Court. 
 
 Circuit Court Judges. 
 
 County Court Clerks. 
 
 Circuit Court Clerks. 
 
 Sheriffs of Dade County. 
 
 Prosecuting Attorneys of Dade County since 1872. 
 
 Collectors of the Revenue. 
 
 County Treasurers. 
 
 Recorders of Deeds. 
 
 Judges of the Probate Court. 
 
 Surveyors. 
 
 CHAPTER 14. 
 
 Judicial History by A. D. States. 
 
 CHAPTER 15. 
 
 General Resources and Statistics of Dade County. 
 
 Population Statistics. 
 
 Surplus Shipments. 
 
 Public School Statistics. 
 
 Rate of Taxation. 
 
 Assessed Valuation. 
 
 CHAPTER 16. 
 
 Purely Pastorial. 
 
 A Dade County Autumn by A. D. States. 
 
 From An Old Timer. 
 
 Of Interest to Stockmen.
 
 DADE COUNTY 
 Its History and Its People 
 
 PROLOGUE 
 
 For a number of years it has been the desire of the 
 leading citizens of Dade County that a history should be 
 written giving to the world an accurate estimate of the 
 lives and the achievements of this municipality from its 
 earliest existence down to the present time, faithfully re- 
 cording the struggles and sacrifices of the pioneers to- 
 gether with their reward. A task of this kind requires 
 diligent research, accurate detail and faithful record. 
 
 Early in the year 1916 Hon. Aaron D. States, a prom- 
 inent citizen of the county and a man in every way quali- 
 fied for this great undertaking entered enthusiastically into 
 the field but was stricken by the grim reaper before the 
 harvest was gathered. Much of the material prepared by 
 him was in a crude form and for a time the enterprize was 
 jeopardized by the untimely death of Mr. States, but his 
 labor was not in vain. After a few months, those having 
 undertaken the financial burden of the enterprise came to 
 me with the material and data gathered by Mr. States and
 
 AAIIOX J). STATES.
 
 A. J. YOUNG.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 9 
 
 insisted that I complete the work. It was with reluctance 
 that I did so, and it is only by reason of the very generous 
 efforts of those who have so kindly contributed articles 
 that this work is at all possible. 
 
 MUCH of the history of Dade County slumbers in the 
 tomb of the maker. In many instances only a partial rec- 
 ord was preserved and Father Time has gathered to him- 
 self in the silence of death not only the history but also the 
 historian. 
 
 No spirit of self aggrandizement prompts the effort 
 necessary to the collation of this great work. Proper credit 
 will be given to all those who have contributed to its suc- 
 cess. 
 
 I realize the fact that of necessity, this history will be 
 incomplete. Many important circumstances will escape 
 the pen of the historian and many events fraught with 
 human interest will be missed. It may be left to the his- 
 torian of the future to write in greater detail of the facts 
 and circumstances which have contributed to make Dade 
 County the peer among the counties of the Ozark region, 
 but it is to be hoped that when he shall pass along this 
 road he will find here and there a footprint in the im- 
 mortal sand which will guide him safely to his journey's 
 end. 
 
 In presenting this volume to the people of Dade 
 County it is the cherished wish of the editor that they will 
 find in its pages many precious pearls of great price and 
 memories of days which have long since passed into the 
 valley of yesterday, thereby insuring its welcome into 
 every Dade County home. 
 
 November 1, 1917. 
 
 A. J. YOUNG, 
 
 Editor-in-Chief.
 
 Chapter 1 
 
 WESTERN GATEWAY TO THE OZARKS. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 A beautiful stretch of prairie country extends from 
 the Kansas State line eastward. It remains prairie until 
 it reaches the foot hills of the Ozarks at a point near the 
 center line of Dade County where it merges into uplands 
 that are covered with timber, interspersed by running 
 brooks, fed by living springs. The outlines form a beau- 
 tiful countour of natures arrangement, so much so, that 
 tourists as well as native citizens, find in the picture rare 
 beauty and considerable nature wonderment. 
 
 At the point where the level prairie land unites with 
 the upland and the little hills, there is a richness in the 
 scenery. Off to the east and the south as well as north, 
 master hills show their verdant peaks while the rich valleys 
 give evidence of the thrift of the husbandmen. Streams of 
 pure water course these valleys and they are fed by living 
 springs, that are found on both hillside and lowland. 
 
 The western gateway has a history that will never be 
 recorded because of the fact in the remote past the pioneer 
 cared but little save for the felling of the forest along the 
 streams, and the breaking of the virgin soil and the build- 
 ing of his cabin. The cabin was always found near some 
 friendly spring. The public highway was then unknown. 
 Neighborhood roads supplied the need of primitive travel 
 and many of this nature of roads are remembered by the 
 elders of the present day a few of them still exist and to 
 some extent they are used, yet to the public highway, a 
 prominent factor in the up-building of the country much 
 attention is given, the main avenues for public travel. The 
 neighborhood roads began to disappear some twenty years 
 ago taking with them much of the rich pioneer history.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 11 
 
 Tradition is faulty at times and, therefore, not alto- 
 gether dependable. The old roadways that wind here and 
 there, are easily traced by the marks in the woodland and 
 on the hillside, that the wheels of the past have made. 
 These old ruts and marks of primal history tell a tale of 
 the days when the fathers used to go many miles to mill 
 or to their post office or the store that used to furnish their 
 needed supplies. 
 
 It would indeed be a difficult matter to learn who first 
 discovered the western gateway to the Ozarks. Tradition 
 says a company of men who were exploring the south- 
 eastern part of the Kansas territory in the first of the 30 's 
 stole across the line into Missouri territory and traveled 
 as far eastward as the foothills. Another tradition tells us 
 that back in the twenties, there came a few men of a dar- 
 ing spirit out into the wilderness of grasses and trees, 
 among the Indians and all manner of wild animals known 
 to this section and traveled as far westward as the junction 
 of the level upland at a point somewhere near the center 
 of the county and another tradition says some of these 
 men of a more daring nature crossed the line into the wilds 
 of Kansas where there was an abundance of buffalo, deer 
 and other wild game. A search for the names of these 
 men proved futile. 
 
 It is evident that this portion of the Ozarks was 
 known to others long before these two supposed companies 
 of men saw this country. One strong evidence of this fact 
 is the old Fort, supposed to have been built by the Span- 
 ish many years before. It seems that these Spanish ex- 
 plorers and hunters of mineral wealth, built this fortifi- 
 cation in order to protect themselves against Indian attack 
 and to also give them a place to smelt their ores. Until 
 recent years ashes and charred coal could be found at the 
 lower end of the enclosure near the spring, that showed 
 clearly that a vast amount of fuel had been used for some 
 purpose. The banks of this enclosure are about extinct, 
 the ashes and charred coals are all gone, nothing of 
 any consequence yet remaining but the old spring and it 
 will not talk in the language of the historian. Had the
 
 12 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 builders of this old fortification been so thoughtful as to 
 chisel on the stone or brass the year they inhabited this 
 portion of the Ozarks the whole country would extend it's 
 thanks but alas there is no record. This old fortification 
 is out on Son's Creek about seven miles northwest of Green- 
 field. 
 
 There is but little question but what the upper Lime- 
 stone and Son's creek country were the first places of 
 resort for the Indian and also for the first white people. 
 The Indians left traces of their habitation in the way of 
 arrows, stone hammers, arrow points and other Indian 
 chattels, that points clearly that they were the first here 
 and of consequence, were the first to enter the Ozarks from 
 the east and north and pass out through the western gate- 
 way. Many Indian relics were found in the upper Lime- 
 stone and the upper Son's Creek country. In the entire 
 western gateway in Dade County is one of special interest 
 to the nature lover, the Sac river hill, the Limestone and 
 Son's Creek and the fertile valleys form a scene that is 
 truly splendid. This gateway north and south and about 
 the center, was settled about the same year. Settlers were 
 attracted to this section by the mild climate, the richness 
 of the soil and the abundance of water supply. They came 
 from Tennessee, Kentucky and a few from Virginia. This 
 was nearly 83 years ago. Here they found nature gardens 
 at every turn and many of these gardens afforded food 
 stuff for their cabin. Flowers were here in abundance in 
 their richest beauty and they are still here. The fire pink, 
 the wild rose, the primitive verbena, the first trumpet vine 
 and the first violet, found their home near this gateway 
 Mid they have been standing vigil all these years, welcom- 
 ing the worthy to admission into a country that is becom- 
 ing one of the richest in the middle west. All manner of 
 nut bearing trees grow along the friendly streams, and 
 they gave succor and aid to the early fathers. They were 
 many wild fruits such as wild grapes almost as large and 
 sweet as the concord of today, luscious persimmons and 
 toothsome blackhaws. In those early days it was no 
 trouble to make the product of both field and garden pay.
 
 13 
 
 There was no drought and there was precious little culti- 
 vation needed because of the richness of the soil and the 
 absence of weeds. It is said weeds were not known for a 
 long time after the first settlements were established. 
 Weed seed was brought to this section by the birds and 
 the pressure of high winds. In this particular there is a 
 vast difference, the weed industry seems to be chief where 
 greatest care is not observed. 
 
 Spring and Autumn months especially the months of 
 April, May, June and October, are kin to the valleys of 
 Arno throughout the western gateway. Almost any year 
 the plow can be seen going in the field in the months of 
 December and January and many of the early gardens are 
 made the latter days of January and the first of February. 
 Some years nearly all the spring plowing is done in the 
 winter months. Many years the pasture remains clean 
 and profitable the entire year with the exception when 
 there is a coat of sleet on the ground. Cattle and sheep 
 have been known to feed from the pasture fields the entire 
 winter months; the climate as a rule, is mild and health- 
 ful, the mercury seldom goes below the zero mark and 
 most winters it remains at least to forty degrees above. 
 Some winters the mercury registers as high as 60 to 70 
 degrees several days at a period. Most years the early 
 spring crops are planted the latter days of February and 
 the first days in March. Sometimes there is a cold wave 
 period that strikes this country in early winter and re- 
 mains until the dawning of spring this is a rare section. 
 
 The mild climate enables the stock man to care for 
 his herd with but little extra expense in winter, over the 
 summer months when pasture is at its best. The dairy- 
 men find this country an ideal place to carry on his voca- 
 tion. This is a real natural dairy country, and the busi- 
 ness has been neglected to a great extent. The never fail- 
 ing water and the abundance of the grasses linked with 
 mild climate and the proximity to market, makes this 
 country an ideal country for such culture. There is not 
 much need of expensive dairy barns or sheds, yet, many 
 who are now engaged in the business find it profitable to
 
 14 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 protect their herds from storm and sleet though these 
 barns are not put into actual use save a very few months 
 in the year. Many herd owners use well covered sheds 
 with openings for the stock. These sheds prove to be 
 good herd protectors and they are practically inexpensive 
 when compared with the results they obtain; they are the 
 best paying improvements that can be made on any dairy 
 or stock farm, for it is a well known fact that chilly days 
 and damp cold seasons are not very conductive to the 
 growth and development of any nature of stock. Some 
 day Bade County will be one of the banner dairy counties 
 in the middle west. 
 
 Over in Barton county, north of Lamar there is a 
 point that is called the Ozark divide. At this point a part 
 of the water runs north into the streams that find their 
 outlet in the Osage river and a part flows south into what 
 is known as Muddy, thence into Spring River. This divide 
 is noticeable to the naked eye and many points in Barton 
 and places in Dade County. The first little hillocks of 
 the Ozark range are to be seen in western Barton County 
 and these little hills and rolling prairie are very promi- 
 nent until they reach half way across Dade County, then 
 merge into real hills where the upland and the valleys 
 give protection to the soil tiller, where there are many 
 prosperous, happy homes. There are many of these 
 homes at the western gateway; some of them are really 
 ideal country homes. Throughout the Lockwood and 
 Arcola districts there are many of these homes. There 
 are a number of ideal farms in these districts and the 
 number does not diminish as travel is made eastward 
 through the entire county, to the Green County line. 
 
 The early fathers seemed to like the wooded district 
 of Dado County better than they did the prairie district. 
 Hero is where they built their first cabins, their first 
 church, their first school house and their first village. 
 This was on account of the water supply and the head of 
 timber to build their cabin and otherwise improve their 
 farms. Forty years ago land in the Lockwood district 
 sold as low as two dollars and fifty cents the acre. It
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 15 
 
 was then a wilderness of grass and remained so until the 
 advent of the Memphis Railroad about the first of the 
 80 's. These same tracts could not be bought now for 
 much less than $100 the acre, and many of them would 
 demand a much higher price. The building of the Mem- 
 phis Railroad, up to the time of its building, was the 
 greatest event in the history of the county. Soon after 
 the completion of this railroad the western half of Dade 
 County was a real mecca for the home seeker, resulting 
 in the turning of the wilderness into a veritable garden. 
 Too much credit cannot be given George H. Nettleton and 
 J. E. Lockwood, promoters and builders of this railroad, 
 for the good that has resulted from the building and com- 
 pleton of this splendid highway of steel. It has been 
 the savior of central south Missouri. 
 
 Conditions at the western gateway of the Ozarks 
 remain pretty much the same until the Greene County 
 line is reached on the east. The heretofore waste lands 
 are now coining into use, especially the hill lands, Avhich, 
 heretofore, were covered with grasses, thickets and briars. 
 These hill lands are being cleared and the soil is being 
 brought into use in the raising of grasses, thus adding to 
 the material worth of the county in the way of land pro- 
 tection. This section seems to be the home for all the 
 grasses, the clover, blue grass and timothy thrive in 
 almost every section. Blue grass and clover seem to 
 spring simultaneously by the roadside, the newly cleared 
 hillside and in waste places this is especially true of 
 the clover. This aid of nature assists materially in mak- 
 ing the country {he ideal country for dairy herds and the 
 raising of young cattle. Pasturage is abundant from 
 early spring until the extreme dry weather which usually 
 conies the latter days of July and the month of August. 
 Then when the early fall season begins the grasses begin 
 to take on new life and long before frost the fields are 
 covered with the rich crop of splendid feed that often lasts 
 throughout the winter months especially during the open 
 days of the winter. 
 
 Hill lands that sold for $5 the acre a few years ago 
 bring from $25 to $30 the acre and many of the upland
 
 16 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 farms demand as high as $75 the acre. Some of the 
 valley land bring $125 to $140 the acre it might be well 
 to state not many of the valley land farms are changing 
 ownership because of the fact there is no better land in 
 any country in the way of productiveness or in the raising 
 of diversified crops. The farms that contain part valley 
 and part upland are considered the best. These farms are 
 giving the best record. The pioneers thus believed, for 
 many of them entered land that had a touch of real rustic 
 nature as well as plenty of bottom land which they cul- 
 tivated. This is one great reason Dade County as a whole 
 was slow in converting its hill land into helpmates. It 
 has been lately proven that much of the upland is about 
 as rich as the bottom land along the various streams.
 
 MASON TALBUTT.
 
 Introduction to Dade County History 
 
 WHY I LIKE MY PART OF THE COUNTRY. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 I live neither in the north or the south, the east or the 
 west my country is Missouri, the center State. I possess 
 a very small portion of Missouri, yet it is my adopted 
 asylum it is my country. Why do I like it, listen!" 
 
 It is south Missouri where the Ozarks play with the 
 gossamere clouds and the mellow sunbeams, that dance 
 over meadow, woodland and tangled wildwood and play 
 hide-go-seek amid labyrinth and dell. Where the purest 
 crystal water flows in classic rivers and streams and from 
 never ceasing nature wells and springs, that give health 
 and life. Where talkative, babling brooklets quench the 
 thirst of the herds, on its mission to the ' father of waters,' 
 passing through bewitching nature gardens, tickling the 
 rootlets of herb and fern, then spreading into a broader 
 and deeper current to gladden the hearts of the husband- 
 men. Where the golden sunlight warms the earth the 
 quickest after the snows and the sleets. Where the earth 
 responds to every honest touch of the soil tiller and as- 
 sures him plenty with some to spare. 
 
 Not so very far from thriving cities, near the track- 
 age of the endless steel rail with the master city of the 
 middle west hard by. Near a modern village of schools 
 and churches and where everybody is hailed as brother, 
 and, should I forget to extend the day benediction in pass- 
 ing it would be sufficient cause to create a desire in the af- 
 flicted to learn, ''What on earth has happened?" In a 
 country where the countryman and the townsman sit in 
 the same pew, attend the same social functions, whose
 
 18 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 children attend the same school. Where the modern car 
 is found, both in town and country, where the public high- 
 ways are being made ideal and where all modern improve- 
 ments find a people ready to adopt every measure that 
 strengthens industrial worth and broadens the sphere in 
 making life worth while. Where are no strangers and 
 should one come within our gates he is soon a brother. A 
 country where boosters live, live not alone for self but 
 are willing that others shall live. Where mutual interests 
 are considered above par value a country where the prin- 
 ciples of a common brotherhood are practiced, at least in 
 part. 
 
 The Ozark range of mountains is distant kin to the 
 Rockies. They extend two hundred miles east and west 
 and average a little over a hundred miles in width. This 
 scope of country, the Switzerland of the middle west is 
 fast becoming the pleasure resort for thousands of pleas- 
 ure seekers each year. They find all kinds of nature 
 wonderment, little cascades, bewitching grottoes, fruitful 
 fields and gardens with farm and town homes, that are 
 akin to the homes of city streets. Pleasure resorts abound 
 everywhere. Community houses shelter the weary pil- 
 grim, log and cobble stone bungalows with verdant gard- 
 ens, greet the visitor in all the mountain country. No 
 visitor need to be too far distant to hear the pealing of 
 the high school and college bell, in order to find pleasure 
 and healthful zone. Mountain roads are being made ideal, 
 their gentle slope and graceful windings, through nature's 
 panoramas, gives the visitor a touch of the sublime and 
 the beautiful. The artist, the literatus and the seeker of 
 health, climb the mountain peaks, and with glass, can 
 soo into four states. This is the home of "The Shepherd 
 of the Hills." 
 
 I am a child of nature,.! love my mother. She has 
 fed rno and clothed me all these years. She adorns the 
 walls of her home with master paintings, she seeks to 
 soothe sorrow and strengthen hope and faith. After 
 awhik* Kho will clasp me in her bosom and there I will 
 sweetly sleep.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 19 
 
 EARLY INDIAN HISTORY. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 The Indian tribes that once roamed over the terri- 
 tory known in the early history as Barry County, of which 
 a part is now Dade County, left but little trace of their 
 occupancy, save in arrow heads, stone hammers, and a few 
 stones they used to grind their corn. 
 
 Thousands of arrow heads have been found in the 
 upper Limestone Country, along the banks of Son's Creek, 
 over on the Sac and in many up land districts. There are 
 but few living who saw the Indians, mostly Osage when 
 they occupied this portion of the country, prior to 
 and after the first white settlers. Tradition, with but 
 little historic record, says that the Cherokees and the Dela- 
 wares were here about the same time, the Cherokees com- 
 ing from the Indian Territory in 1835, soon after their ar- 
 rival from Georgia, and, the Delawares coming into this 
 section soon after their arrival to their new reservation 
 on the lands comprising the country, in Kansas, at the 
 fork of the Kansas Missouri River junctions. This was 
 sometime during the year 1829 and 1830. They strolled 
 over south Missouri in search of game, yet, they never had 
 possessed a reservation here. Their reservation was ceded 
 to them for all time, yet it was not long until they ceded 
 back to the United States their lands this was in the 
 early fifties. Many of them were loath to leave their homes 
 when asked to join their kin in the Indian Territory. 
 Some are of the opinion, seasoned by facts, that this tribe 
 on its journey to the Indian Territory found plenty of 
 game in Western Missouri and eastern Kansas, and that 
 when they found the life flowing rivers in south Missouri, 
 this country was a sort of Mecca to them for a number of 
 years. Game was plenty, a few buffalo, plenty of deer 
 and bear, and the rivers and streams were well supplied 
 with fish. Early settlers saw ruins of their wigwams and 
 their little fortifications. The Delawares were peaceful 
 people and somewhat industrious. They loved their home
 
 20 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 in the reservation and they were loath in giving it up to 
 the white settlers. A few Indian families, decendants from 
 the Delaware tribe, still live in the old reservation beyond 
 the Kaw. 
 
 When the last century was young the north part of 
 Missouri suffered from Indian invasion and there were a 
 number of massacres. The Indian history of that part of 
 Missouri, is exceedingly interesting. At that time there 
 were no permanent white settlements in this section of the 
 state there were a few white explorers, who were in 
 search of gold and other valuable metals. We have record 
 of this class as early as 1814, yet the record fails to state 
 the names of the parties, or their success in the attempt, 
 neither does it reveal and information whatever, concern- 
 ing the Indian occupancy. 
 
 The truth of the whole matter is the fact that the 
 early settler of north Missouri had but little knowledge 
 of what the state possessed or rather territory, south of 
 the Missouri River. Many descendants of these old time 
 settlers of that section are still ignorant of this informa- 
 tion, little knowing that a mighty empire lies south of the 
 Missouri River and extends to the Arkansas State line, a 
 part of which, is Dade County. Because of the first set- 
 tlements being made in central and northern part of Mis- 
 souri was on account of river transportation though very 
 incomplete, yet it afforded a way for the immigrant and 
 explorer to reach the interior of the then territory, a way 
 of travel that was considered in a measure modern. 
 
 A few Indian graves have been found in sections of 
 Dade County but they did not produce much historic in- 
 terest. Dr. William Harrison, late of Greenfield, now of 
 the city of Tulsa, Okla., in connection Avith Brother Edwin, 
 used to delight in assembling Indian relice and at one 
 time their collection was considered one of the finest in 
 the country, each relic in this collection was found in 
 Dade County. The collection was sold to - , 
 
 Kansas City at a good price two years ago. Dr. Brooks 
 at Golden City, Missouri has a splendid Indian relic col-
 
 21 
 
 lection. He has been engaged for a number of years in 
 the assembling of his collection and he prizes it highly. 
 It is a rare collection and some day it will bring him a 
 good price, each relic in this collection was found in west- 
 ern Dade and eastern Barton counties. Mr. Brooks has it 
 on exhibition in the post office lobby at Golden City. 
 
 There are other smaller collections. It is conceded 
 that the first occupant of the territory composing Dade 
 County were the Osage Indians, who claimed dominion 
 over all the land, lying between the Missouri and Arkansas 
 Rivers, embracing a greater portion of the states of Mis- 
 souri and Arkansas. The luan Paw Indians also claimed 
 dominion and were original occupants of a portion of this 
 country in Missouri and Arkansas. Tradition says the 
 first Indian occupancy was at the very beginning of the 
 last century. If they inhabited this country at an earlier 
 period they left no historic trace of the event. It was at 
 the time the Indians were being crowded from their happy 
 hunting grounds in the territory of Ohio, Indiana and 
 Kentucky to a more congenial portion where they would 
 not be molested by the whites. At that time St. Louis was 
 a pretty active river village and its principal trade was 
 in fur production and trading with the Indians. Explora- 
 tion parties explored a portion of the interior part of the 
 Missouri territory. The Indians soon settled in portions of 
 Missouri and it was not long until they had roamed the 
 state and many tribes were delighted in the prairie dis- 
 tricts of Kansas. 
 
 As early as 1834, we find that a missionary named 
 Joseph Meeker, found his way into Kansas and preached 
 to the Indians. We have no record of Indian mission 
 work in this section of Missouri. The white settlers were 
 slow in making the Ozark country their home. There are 
 no great water ways in the Ozark country that would 
 furnish transportation for the early home-seeker, and it 
 was a very difficult matter for the home-seeker to find any 
 sort of a trail that might give some evidence of partial 
 civilization until the year 1830. It is true that earlier, 
 though but a few years, they found their way to Spring-
 
 22 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 field on the east and to the present post on the north, 
 where Kansas City now flourishes. The ox team then af- 
 forded about the only means of transportation. The 
 country was pretty well inhabited by Indians and there 
 were but few scattered white settlements. This made it 
 undesirable for the first fathers to start on a journey 
 through a wilderness inhabited by a people who are sup- 
 posed to be the white man's greatest enemy. Though 
 this belief, founded upon some principles of fact if any 
 new settler experienced trouble with the Indians while en- 
 route through Missouri to his new home in Dade County, 
 it was never recorded and the fact forgotten. 
 
 The numerous herds of buffalo attracted the Indians 
 from Missouri into Kansas teritory at an early period 
 and occupied the teritory sometime after civilization en- 
 tered that country. A great portion of the early inhab- 
 itants of Kansas went to that country from Missouri, as 
 well as from the States or districts farther north. The 
 Indian always loved the buffalo chase, the excitement 
 and its profit appealed to him. There were but few herds 
 of buffalo in Missouri, three quarters of a century ago, 
 except in western Missouri, \vhere prairie country abounds. 
 The Indian always had a liking for rivers and lesser 
 streams, where they could build their wigwams and found 
 their villages. Southern Missouri and especially the 
 southwest portion seemed to be an ideal place for such 
 industry. Primitive Barry county once had many signs 
 of Indian habitation, especially in the wooded and rural 
 districts. The game here was not so large, yet the country 
 appealed to the Red Man for a sort of a home land. At 
 no time in the early history of Dade County does it appear 
 that the Indians gave any great amount of annoyance to 
 the early settlers except their petty thieving and their 
 delight in giving fright to women and children, who 
 always dreaded the autumn months, the time when the 
 Indians would flock here on their way back to the Indian 
 Territory from their hunting trip to northern Missouri. 
 They seldom stole except things to eat, and once in a while 
 they would take a calf or a hog.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 23 
 
 ORGANIZATION OF THE COUNTY. 
 
 FORMATIVE ACT Dade County was organized in 
 accordance with an act of the General Assembly of the 
 State of Missouri, approved January 29, 1841, and an 
 act supplemental thereto, approved February 15, 1841. 
 That part of the first act relating to the organization of 
 this county, reads as follows: 
 
 ''An act to organize counties therein, named, and to 
 define the boundaries thereof. 
 
 Section 10. All that teritory included within the fol- 
 lowing" described limits, viz: Beginning at the middle of 
 the eastern boundary line of Township 28 of Range 25; 
 thence north on the range line dividing Ranges 24 and 
 25, to the township line dividing Townships 34 and 35; 
 thence west on Range 29; thence south to the northwest 
 corner of Barry County; thence east to the place of be- 
 ginning; is hereby created a separate and distinct county, 
 to be called and known by the name of the county of 
 Dade. 
 
 Section 11. Josiah McCreary of Barry County; Will- 
 iam Coulfield, of Greene County, and Winfrey Owens, of 
 Polk County, are hereby appointed commissioners to se- 
 lect the permanent seat of justice of said county. 
 
 Section 12. The circuit and county courts of said 
 county shall be held at the dwelling house of William 
 Penn, in said county, until the permanent seat of justice 
 of said county is established, or the county court shall 
 otherwise direct. 
 
 Section 46. "The commissioners to select the respective 
 county seats aforesaid, shall meet on the second Monday in 
 April next, at the places for holding courts for the coun- 
 ties, respectively, in which county seats are to be located, 
 for the purpose of entering upon the discharge of their 
 duties. 
 
 Section 48. The Governor is hereby authorized and 
 required to appoint and commission in each of said coun- 
 ties three persons as justices of the county court, and 
 one person as sheriff; and the persons appointed and
 
 24 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 commissioned as aforesaid shall hold their offices until 
 the next general election, and until their succesors are 
 duly elected and qualified. 
 
 Section 49. The circuit and county courts, or judge 
 or justices thereof in vacation, shall appoint their re- 
 spective clerks, who shall hold their offices until the next 
 general election for clerks, and until their successors are 
 duly elected and qualified. 
 
 * OFFICIAL APPOINTMENTS The supplemental act 
 provided that the county court of the several counties 
 created by this act should meet on the first Monday of 
 March following its passage, and that they should then, 
 or at a subsequent term to be held in that month, ap- 
 point a county assessor, and that the collectors of the 
 revenue of these counties should be allowed until the first 
 day of February, 1842, to collect and pay in the revenues 
 of their respective counties. It also provided that the 
 seat of justice of the county of Dade should be located 
 within four miles of the center of the county, and that 
 the county courts might appoint surveyors to serve until 
 August following, when surveyors should be elected. 
 
 In accordance with the foregoing laws, Gov. Thomas 
 Reynolds appointed and commissioned Nelson McDowell, 
 William Penn and David Hunter as justices of the county 
 court, and Asa G. Smith as sheriff of the county. In 
 further compliance with the law, these justices met on 
 the first Monday of March, 1841, at the residence of Will- 
 iam Penn (on Pennsylvania Prairie), and then and there 
 organized their court, and appointed Joseph Allen as 
 clerk, and thus completed the organization of Dade 
 County. It was contemplated by the prime movers for 
 the organization of the county that the seat should be 
 located on Pennsylvania Prairie; but the clause in ttie sup- 
 plemental act requiring the seat of justice to be located 
 within four miles of the center of the county defeated 
 their project. Soon after the county was organized, the 
 comrnisisoners appointed by the act creating it to select 
 the permanent seat of justice met as directed, and se- 
 lected the site of the present town of Greenfield, consist-
 
 W. II. BOWLES.
 
 PHIL S. GRIFFITH.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 25 
 
 ing, as then selected, of fifty-one acres, and procured title 
 for the same for the county, from the owners, Matthias H. 
 Allison and Mary Ann Allison, his wife, by deed dated 
 April 14, 1841. This tract of land was donated to the 
 county by the grantors, for and in consideration of the 
 location of the county seat thereon, and it consists of the 
 northwest quarter of the northwest of Section 19, Town- 
 ship 31 north, Range 26 west, together with a strip on the 
 north and west sides, sufficient in width to make the 
 whole tract contain fifty-one acres. 
 
 After the site for the county seat was selected, the 
 sessions of the courts were held at the residence of 
 Matthias H. Allison, at Greenfield, until June, 1842, and 
 on the 20th day of that month the county court met for 
 the first time in the first court house erected for the 
 county. As soon as the site for the seat of justice was 
 selected, the county court appointed John M. Rankin 
 commissioner of the county seat. 
 
 COUNTY BOUNDARY By reference to the descrip- 
 tion of Dade County, as given in the act creating it, it 
 will be seen that the county extended nine miles south 
 of its present southern boundary, and ten miles north of 
 its present northern boundary. Thus it included all of 
 Township 29, and the north half of Township 28, now 
 comprised in Lawrence County on the south, and the 
 north two-thirds of Township 33, and the whole of Town- 
 ship 34, now comprised in Cedar County on the north. 
 The east and west boundaries of the county remain on the 
 same lines described in the act of creating it. The county 
 was reduced in size to its present limits by an act entitled, 
 "An act to define the limits of several counties within the 
 State," approved March 28, 1845. The section describing 
 it reads as follows: "Beginning at the southeast corner of 
 Section 24, Township 33, Range 25; thence west to the 
 southwest corner of Section 24, Township 33, Range 29; 
 thence south to the township line dividing Townships 29 
 and 30; thence east to the range line dividing Ranges 24 
 and 25; thence north to the beginning." This makes the 
 county consist of Townships 30, 31, 32 and the south one-
 
 26 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 third of 33, and of Ranges 25, 26, 27, 28 and the east tier 
 of sections in Range 29, thus making it twenty miles north 
 and south, and twenty-five miles east and west. 
 
 MUNICIPAL TOWNSHIPS Immediately upon the 
 organization of the county, it was subdivided into mu- 
 nicipal townships, but no record pertaining to their forma- 
 tion has been preserved. In May, 1854, a new township, 
 named North, was formed to comprise all that part of 
 Center Township lying north of a line running from the 
 southwest corner of Section 19, Township 32, Range 27, 
 east, on the section lines to Sac River; and Prairie school 
 house, near the residence of Benjamin Appleby, was the 
 place designated for holding elections in the new town- 
 ship. In February, 1860, another new municipal town- 
 ship was formed in response to a petition signed by Wiley 
 Irby and others to the number of 81. It was named 
 South, and was bounded as follows: Beginning two and 
 one-half miles west of the range line between Ranges 26 
 and 27, on the township line between Townships 30 and 
 31; thence running due south to the county line between 
 Bade and Lawrence Counties; thence running due east 
 with said county line to the range line between Ranges 
 25 to 26; thence north on the range line to the township 
 line between Townships 30 and 31; thence west to the 
 place of beginning. The place for holding elections in the 
 new township was fixed at Finley's mill. 
 
 On the llth of June, 1860, the county court, on peti- 
 tion of John A. Ferguson and fifty others, created a p.ew 
 township as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of 
 Bade County; thence east to the line between Ranges 27 
 and 28; thence south seven miles to the southeast corner 
 of Section 25, Township 32, Range 28; thence west with 
 the subdivisional lines to the Barton County line seven 
 miles; thence north to the place, of beginning; to be known 
 by the name of Horse Creek. The place for holding elec- 
 tions in the township was fixed at the residence of William 
 Cantrell. 
 
 In August, 1S82, the municipal township of Washing- 
 ton was formed out of parts of Townships South, Smith
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 27 
 
 and Center; embracing Sections 3 to 10, inclusive, in Town- 
 ship 30, Range 26; Sections 31 to 34, inclusive, in Town- 
 ship 31, Range 26; Sections 34, 35 and 36, in Township 
 31, Range 27, and Sections 1, 2, 3, 10 11 and 12, in Town- 
 ship 30, Range 27. 
 
 On the 8th of May, 1883, the municipal township of 
 Lockwood was formed, comprising Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8, 
 in Township 30, Range 27; Sections 17 to 20, and 29 to 32, 
 inclusive, in Township 31, Range 27; Sections 1, 2, 11 and 
 12, in Township 30, Range 28; and Sections 13, 14, 23, 25, 
 26, 35 and 36, in Township 31, Range 28. Afterward, on 
 the 8th of May, 1888, Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8, in Township 
 31, Range 27, and Sections 1, 2, 11 and 12, in Township 
 31, Range 28, were added to Lockwood Municipal Town- 
 ship. 
 
 GENERAL DESCRIPTION, TOPOGRAPHY, ETC. 
 
 The County of Dade lies on the western slope of the 
 Ozark Mountain Range, in the southwestern part of Mis- 
 souri, is the third county north of the Arkansas line and 
 the second east from the Kansas line, and is in latitude 
 38 degrees north, and longitude 94 degrees west. It oc- 
 cupies portions of Townships 30, 31, 32 and 33 north, and 
 Ranges 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 west of the fifth principal 
 meridian, and is bounded on the north by Cedar, on the 
 east by Polk and Greene Counties, on the south by Law- 
 rence, and on the west by Jasper and Barton Counties. 
 Its area consists of 500 square miles, or 320,000 acres; be- 
 ing 25 miles in length, east and west, 20 miles in width, 
 north and south. 
 
 PHYSICAL AND NATURAL FEATURES The di- 
 viding ridge or summit of the Ozark Range, between the 
 waters which flow northwardly to the Osage River, and 
 thence to the Missouri, and the waters which flow south- 
 wardly to the Neosho River, and thence to the Arkansas, 
 runs diagonally across the southwest part of the county. 
 The average elevation of the county above sea level is 
 about one thousand three hundred feet, and the surface
 
 28 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 is about equally divided between timber and prairie 
 lands. That part lying in the timber and near the water 
 courses is rolling, and in many places very rough and 
 hilly, while the western portion of the county, more es- 
 pecially, breaks down from the elevated Ozark ridges into 
 the beautiful valleys and broad prairies of the Neosho 
 and Osage basins. 
 
 STREAMS Several cold, swift streams course 
 through the country from south to north, which, with 
 their numerous tributaries, furnish an unfailing supply 
 of the best water for use, and water-power inexhaustible. 
 Turnback heads in Lawrence County on the south, and 
 flows into the center of the county, where it is joined by 
 Sac River from the east, and together flow into the Osage. 
 Limestone Creek rises in the southwestern portion of 
 the county, and empties into Turnback near Greenfield, 
 and furnishes power for mills. Other and smaller streams, 
 Son's Creek, Horse Creek, Cedar Creek and Sinking Creek, 
 traverse considerable portions of the county, and are fed 
 by never-failing springs of pure cold water. Along Sac 
 River, Turnback and Son's Creek, the surface of the 
 county is bold and precipitious, with fertile valleys com- 
 posed of the richest loam lying between the picturesque 
 hills and bluffs. These hills are covered more or less 
 densely with all kinds of oak, hickory, and other valuable 
 timber, and furnish good grazing. Maze Creek, a branch 
 of the Sac River, enters the county from the east, and 
 flows in a northwesterly direction, across the northeast- 
 ern portion. Muddy Creek, being the only one in the 
 county south of the dividing ridge, enters the county from 
 the south, and flows in a northwesterly direction across 
 the southwestern portion thereof, into Barton County and 
 into the Xeosho River. The larger streams of the county, 
 at all times, afford abundant supplies of stock water, and 
 abound in a variety of choice fish. Many portions of the 
 county are well supplied with springs of pure, clear water, 
 and excellent well water may be obtained in almost any 
 part of the county, at a depth of from twelve to twenty
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 29^ 
 
 feet, thus assuring an abundant supply of water for all 
 purposes. 
 
 PRAIRIES In the northwestern portion of the 
 county, is Crisp's Prairie, some 12 by 3 miles in extent, 
 named after its first settlers, the Crisps. It is a beautiful 
 rolling- section of country interspersed with groves, and is 
 in a high state of cultivation. Rock Prairie, in the south- 
 east corner of the county, is another fertile and beautiful 
 region covered with fine farms, and all the evidence of 
 fertility and wealth. 
 
 Pennsylvania Prairie, named after Judge William 
 Penn, an early settler, is situated in the southern portion 
 of the county, between Turnback and Limestone Creeks, 
 and above their junction. It is one of the richest and 
 oldest sections of the county, and is especially noted for 
 its fruit growing. After leaving the hills along Turnback 
 Creek and Sac River, going westward, one enters that 
 vast prairie country, stretching from north to south across 
 the entire width of the county, and extending westward 
 to the base of the Rocky Mountains. 
 
 The streams that water this grand region flow but a 
 few feet below the general level of the rolling prairie, and 
 are narrowly fringed with trees, and from the eminences 
 one can trace the line of waving trees until the eye loses 
 the outline in the dim distance. 
 
 SOIL The prevailing country rock is a sandstone 
 and limestone formation w'ith large areas of flint and 
 chert cropping out in the most broken parts and along 
 the streams. The overlying soil on the uplands in the 
 eastern part of the county consists of a red clay and sub- 
 soil covered with a red, or what is termed a "mulatto," 
 loam. For wheat, corn and tobacco raising, it is unsur- 
 passed. The valleys along the streams are alluvial de- 
 posits of rich, black loam, from two to six feet in depth, 
 overlying sub-deposits of gravel and limestone, and yield 
 corn averaging from sixty to eighty bushels per acre, ac- 
 cording to the season and thoroughness of cultivation. The 
 prairie, or the western part of the county, is composed of 
 a clay subsoil, overlaid with a rich dark soil varying from
 
 one to four feet in depth, resembling the prairie soil of 
 Illinois and Iowa, and grows all kinds of cereals in extra 
 abundance. 
 
 TIMBER The entire eastern portion of Dade County 
 with the exception of the prairies and cleared lands; is 
 covered, and in many places densely, with a light growth 
 of timber. The timber on the uplands consists of the oak 
 in its several varieties, hickory, and a few other hard- 
 wood varieties, while in the valleys and along the streams 
 it consists of black and white walnut, ash, soft maple, 
 sycamore, elm and a few other kinds, including also oak 
 and hickory. All the timber of the county, though some of 
 it attains a great thickness, has a short and stubby growth, 
 in length it will not compare with that of Eastern 
 States. Along the bluffs of Son's Creek several groves of 
 cedar exist, but the trees are not sufficient size to be of 
 use except for transplanting for ornamental purposes. 
 Much of the timber consists of what is known as "second 
 growth," all of which has grown since the settlement of 
 the county began, and since the Indians ceased their an- 
 nual burnings over the surface of the country. In some 
 places this "second growth" timber is very fine is not 
 scrubby, but smooth, and grows rapidly, and is already 
 valuable for fencing purposes. There is yet an abundant 
 supply of wood for fuel, easily maintained at moderate 
 cost. Young timber grows rapidly when planted on the 
 prairie, and there are some fine groves in the western part 
 of the county. 
 
 CLIMATE The climate of Dade County is a happy 
 medium between extremes of heat and cold. The winters 
 are mild and short. Snow rarely falls before Christmas, 
 and never exceeds but a few inches in depth, and seldom 
 lies on the ground longer than three or four days at a 
 time. Mercury seldom falls to zero, and is not much of 
 the time below freezing point. This is a "sunny climate," 
 even in winter, and, except when it is raining or storm- 
 ing, the outdoor laborer never has to lose a day's work on 
 account of the weather; and the contour of the country 
 being, as it is, somewhat rolling, and well supplied with
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 31. 
 
 forests, it is never visited with severe storms or cyclones. 
 There are no swamps or stagnant pools of water in the 
 county; consequently it is clear from all malaria, except 
 what is caused in all new countries, by the upturning of 
 the virgin soil. Though the summers are long, the heat 
 is never excessive, being tempered as it is, with the high 
 elevation and the breezes from the west. It is doubtful 
 whether a more healthy country than the Ozark Range 
 can be found anywhere on the continent. Fevers of the 
 typhoid type are rare, and lung and bronchial diseases 
 are comparatively unknown. The water is pure and 
 healthy, and entirely free from alkali or other deleterious 
 substances. 
 
 WILD ANIMALS AND WILD FOWL When the 
 first settlers landed here they found the forests inhabited 
 by buffaloes, bears, panthers, wolves, wildcats, catamounts, 
 elk, deer and all the smaller animals common to this lati- 
 tude. Wild fowls, such as geese, turkeys, ducks and 
 smaller birds, were also natural claimants of the territory. 
 The buffaloes soon fled to the westward and became ex- 
 tinct; the bears refused to flee, but have become extinct. 
 The wolves, the animals of the cat kind, were very numer- 
 ous. A war of extinction was begun on them by the early 
 settlers, and it has been continued, so that not many of 
 these animals now remain. The deer were so plentiful that 
 they were found in herds or droves. They have been 
 hunted and slain for food, but a few still remain enough 
 to amuse the hunters. The elk are extinct. The smaller 
 animals, such as foxes, raccoons, rabbits and the like, 
 abound in considerable numbers. Wild turkeys were once 
 so abundant that the early settlers killed all they could 
 consume. Wild geese are very scarce now, but the tur- 
 keys and ducks, even yet, abound to some extent. The 
 small birds the songsters in great numbers, still make 
 the groves ring with their music.
 
 Chapter 2 
 
 FIRST LAND ENTRIES. 
 
 In order to give a more extended list of the early set- 
 tlers, there has been compiled from the records a list of 
 the names of those who entered lands in the several con- 
 gressional townships in the county at or prior to certain 
 dates; care being taken to give only the names of those 
 who became actually settlers, and omitting reference to 
 those already mentioned. The townships and lists are as 
 follows: 
 
 TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 25 The first entries were 
 made in this township in 1844, by James Hembree, Moses 
 Theobold, James Douglas, Lysander S. Dunn and Samuel 
 Harris. Entries 1845 were made by William Dunn, David 
 C. Eastin and M. E. Brown. From 1845 to 1849 entries 
 were made by J. H. Hardin, Samuel Nickel and others. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 26 The first entries in this 
 township were made in 1840, by Thomas Box, C. J. Morris, 
 Samuel Carr, Reuben Carter, E. F. Morris, C. Beckham, 
 Jesse Scott, John Rice, William Mallory, William Snaden, 
 William Williams, Sterling and John Sailing, Absalom 
 Ren fro, David, A. D. and John Hudspeth, William Snaden, 
 Rich T. Willis, Daniel W. Scott, Jas. M. Snaden, John 
 Gamble ,Jesse 0. Scott, Jas. Ventioner, John Bowles, A. S. 
 Yokimi, and others heretofore mentioned. Others and 
 succeeding early entries were made by Jacob Cox, Alex. 
 Russell and Andrew Gilmore. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 27 First entries in this 
 township were made by Joshua and Alexander Ragsdale, 
 Isaac Preston, Jonathan Parris, Britain Finley, William 
 Merriek, Robert Allison, John B. Parris, Jacob Reed, An- 
 drew Allison, David Moore and William H. King. Soon 
 after entries were made by Jesse Dougherty and others. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 28 The first entry was in 
 1*.")2, by Robert Bird. Others were made in 1854 by David 
 (Yandail and Henry Bird.
 
 BEN M. NEALE.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 33 
 
 TOWNSHIP 30, RANGE 29 Only the eastern tier 
 of sections was in Dade county. The first entries were 
 made in 1856, by William Russell and John Thompson. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 25 First entries were made in 
 1844, by E. B. Miller, Thomas Stockstell and Samuel L. 
 and L. L. Carlock. Subsequent early entries were made 
 by James Leeper, Reuben Carter, Calvin Wheeler, John 
 D. Ragsdale, Daniel M. McGee, Henry H. Pemberton and 
 John M. Tarrant. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 26 Entries in this township 
 date from 1840, made by Joseph R. Davidson, Elijah Mc- 
 Millen, John M. Rankin, Emerson C. Scott, C. L. Bidstrap, 
 Isaac Stockton, James West, Charles Hoover, John and 
 Joseph Sailing, and others heretofore named. Soon there- 
 after entries were made by J. N. Weir, Isam A. Young, 
 Ramson Gates, A. Cowan, John Tarbot, W. R. Rankin 
 and John M. Dicus. Many other entries were made 
 during the forties. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 27 First entries were made 
 in 1840, by Thomas A. Dale, John C. Wetzel, William 
 Fleisher, William Arbagast, Joshua Carman, John Finley, 
 William McMillan, and others mentioned as early set- 
 tlers. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 28 The first entry in this 
 township was made in 1853, by Joseph Lawrence, and the 
 second in 1854, by Thomas Smith. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 29 The first entry is 1854, 
 by Stephen L. Butterfield. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 25 First entries in 1839 
 were made by Pierce Asbell, William P. and Thomas 
 Hudson, James G. Berry, John C. Kirby, Jesse M. Fin- 
 ley, Stephen Grey, Tully C. Kirby, Isiah Kirby, Joel 
 Dobbs, James H. Gaunt, H. Rook, D. B. Baker, William 
 and J. P. Edge. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 26 First entries were 
 made in 1840, by James Hobbs, L. T. Dunnaway, Eber E. 
 White, William M. Roark, S. E. Seybert, John F. Johnson, 
 Thomas Fleming and William Johnson.
 
 34 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 27 First entries in 1840, by 
 John Asbell, John W. Thompson, Martin L. Hembree, 
 James Cole and Washington Farmer. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 28 First entries in 1853, by 
 William Farmer, John Acock, Benjamin Hanley, William 
 H. Amos, and Thomas Rhodes. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 29 First entry made in 
 1853, by D. Dewey; next in 1854, by William and Jacob 
 Sears; the next in 1855, by Isaac Darneel and Washington 
 Farmer. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 25 First entries were made 
 in 1845, by John Lindley, Edwin Pyle, Samuel D. Clark, 
 Galehu Moore and L. T. Dunaway. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 26 Ezekiel M. Campbell, 
 and others already mentioned in 1840. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 27 The first entry was 
 made in 1840, by Isaiah Lynch. Subsequent entries were 
 made in 1850, by John Underwood and Aaron Russell. 
 
 TOWNSHIP 33, RANGE 28 First entry made in 
 1S42, by James W. Bass. Later early entries were by 
 Asa I). Lacy and Robert Poindexter. 
 
 EARLY SETTLEMENT OF WASHINGTON, SMITH 
 AND LOCKWOOD TOWNSHIPS. 
 
 by 
 
 Howard Ragsdale. 
 
 Probably the first settler in either Smith, Washing- 
 ton or Lock wood Townships, was made by a man by the 
 name of Box, who settled on Turnback Creek prior to 
 1834. William Landers, whose father settled at the 
 bluff spring just this side of tlie old Hoyle Mill on Turn- 
 back, in 1<S43, was then twelve years of age, and in his 
 recollections of pioneer days, states that at that time 
 there were hut three white families in Dade County. Be- 
 sides his father's family, and that of Guy Clopton, who
 
 HISTORY OF DADK COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 86 
 
 had settled on Sac River at what is now known as ''Bill's 
 Ghost House/' the Glenn family, near Cory, and the Box 
 family, some five miles further up Turnback from where 
 the Landers family settled, in the spring of 1837, the 
 McMillen family settled on Limestone Creek about a 
 mile and a half below what is now South Greenfield; and 
 at this same time the Penn family settled on what is now 
 Pennsylvania Prairie. In October, 1837, Joshua Ragsdale 
 came to where Penn had settled, and finding that Penn 
 had taken up a great amount of land, decided to move 
 further north, and with Mr. Penn as a guide, discovered 
 what is now called Buffalo Springs, about one and one- 
 half miles west of South Greenfield, and there he settled. 
 About this same time App Renfro, father of Joe Renfro 
 and Lewis Renfro, settled on Honey Creek near Pennsboro. 
 The Sailings family had come in some earlier, the exact 
 day the writer is unable to ascertain, but it was prior to 
 1837, and the exact location of their homestead is not 
 known, except it was on Limestone. The above families 
 constituted the settlers until about 1841, when the Daugh- 
 tery family moved in to the settlement. Of this family 
 ther were three families, John Daughtery, who settled on 
 what is now the Sam Daughtery farm, about four miles 
 south and west of Greenfield; Jesse Daughtery, who set- 
 tled about a mile and a half west of South Greenfield; 
 and Frederick Daughtery, who settled near Limestone 
 Creek, near what is called the Limestone School House. 
 About this time, possibly a little later, the McLemore 
 family came. Of this family there were four, John Mc- 
 Lemore, who settled on Limestone; Arch McLemore and 
 Wesley McLemore settled on Sac River, north of Green- 
 field, and Jack McLemore, who settled near Walnut 
 Grove in Greene County. Lewis Spain about this time 
 settled also on Limestone, just above the John McLemore 
 place, and the Preston family also settled in the early 
 forties on the head waters of the west prong of Limestone 
 Creek, in what is now Smith Township and in what is 
 known to this day as the Preston settlement. Of this 
 family there were three of the men that were heads of
 
 36 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 families, to-wit: Harrison Preston, Henry Preston and 
 Isaac Preston. In this same period the Moore family, the 
 Snadon family and the Speer family settled on Pennsyl- 
 vania Prairie. The Gates family also settled near the 
 old Dadeville Spring about the same period. The Bowles 
 family settled upon the head waters of the east prong of 
 Limestone Creek. 
 
 According to William Landers, when his father first 
 settled, the country had never been surveyed. He states 
 that he as a boy assisted in making this survey, and that 
 until the country was surveyed, there was no land office 
 and no entries of land could be made, which retarded emi- 
 gration. When the McMillens and Ragsdales, Penns and 
 Renfros settled, emigration for some time was very slow 
 on that account; but as soon as the land office was estab- 
 lished at Springfield, emigration came rapidly, which 
 accounts for such a rush in the early forties. There are 
 some families who were early settlers, who have lost their 
 identity. The Bogart family is but a memory, but they 
 were among the early settlers in those townships. The 
 McXeese family, another pioneer family, has also lost its 
 identity. They also settled in the Limestone country in 
 an early day, but of this family there was but one boy, 
 and after the Civil war, he never returned. Monroe Mor- 
 ris was a pioneer of Smith Township and father of Bud 
 Morris of Lockwood, and of Elvis Morris, Jesse Morris 
 and Bailey Morris. Among those who also joined in the 
 rush to secure homes in the Limestone Country in the 
 early forties was the Davidson family. The elder David- 
 son was a minister and one of the very first in the county 
 and in the William Lander's recollections, he states that 
 Davidson was the first preacher he remembered, except an 
 Indian convert, who preached some among his people and 
 whites when they settled on Turnback in 1834. Of this 
 family there were four boys, George Davidson, Wesley 
 Davidson, William Davidson and James Davidson. Will- 
 iam Davidson now owns the old homestead on Limestone. 
 Practically all the settlers mentioned before settled in 
 Washington and South Townships and a few in Smith
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 3T_ 
 
 Township. The Matlock family were among the early 
 settlers of Smith Township, settling some two miles south- 
 west of Kingspoint. The Simpson family, relatives of the 
 Matlocks, settled on Horse Creek, some ten miles north- 
 west of Lockwood, and William Wagner also settled in 
 this same point of timber at the same time. This was in 
 the early forties. 
 
 The Simpson family were noted for being great 
 hunters. At that time western Dade County was infested 
 with a multitude of wolves. They were a menace to the 
 settlers' stock and became so bold that steps had to be 
 taken to combat them. The Simpson boys began the 
 work of extermination. They secured a quantity of poison, 
 and would kill a deer, and after thoroughly poisoning it, 
 would drag it over the prairie, and hundreds of wolves 
 were killed in this way. William Wagner has lived up 
 until only a few years since, the Matlocks have all passed 
 away. Of this family Uncle Luke Matlock was the quaint- 
 est character, he wore homespun jeans clothes to the day of 
 his death, which has only been some ten years ago. This 
 family was composed of Uncle Luke and some two or 
 three sisters, none of whom ever married. It is said they 
 clung to homespun clothes and old methods, to even 
 cooking on the fireplace even to this generation. In this 
 same period of the early 40 's the Scott family also settled 
 near Pennsboro, and of this family Uncle Bud Scott, a 
 noted pioneer, who just recently died, was a member. The 
 first settler in Lockwood Township was Jack Finley, whose 
 homestead can be seen to this day on the Greenfield and 
 Lockwood publijp road. Lockwood Township was slow in 
 being settled up, and old-timers being slow to settle on the 
 prairie. Alex Ragsdale and William Cunningham and 
 Jesse Cartwright also settled in this township about the 
 same time. Just prior to the Civil War Judge Wells, 
 formerly a member of the Dade County court, came with 
 a man by the name of Welty, the two coming from Iowa 
 with a large band of sheep, and they took land in what 
 is now Lockwood Township, and about this same time a 
 man by the name of Churchill, settled just west of Kings-
 
 38 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 point. He was from the same neighborhood of Wells and 
 Welty. Churchill built what was in that day a fine house 
 on his prairie farm, but Wells and Welty were single 
 men and boarded with Alex Ragsdale. In the election of 
 1860 over the protest and warning of Alex Ragsdale, 
 these men at Kingspoint voted for Lincoln for president. 
 Ragsdale had lived there since 1837 and knew the danger 
 but despite his protest they voted the night of the elec- 
 tion. Ragsdale had secured information to the effect 
 that they would probably be mobbed that night and came 
 home and told them to get away. They loaded up their 
 effects, drove up to Churchill's, assisted him to get a few 
 of his effects together, and by midnight they were headed 
 for the Missouri River. The mob came to Ragsdale 's in 
 search of Wells and Welty, and another bunch went to 
 Churchill 's, but they had just gotten away under cover 
 of darkness. Welty and Churchill never returned. For 
 years the Churchill homestead stood tenantless on the 
 prairie, finally decayed and went to waste. Ragsdale sold 
 the sheep for Wells and Welty and remitted them the 
 money. After the war Wells came back and settled near 
 south Greenfield, was afterwards elected County Judge of 
 Dado County, and died at his home in Dade County a few 
 years ago a respected citizen, but he never forgot his first 
 vote in Dade County and his hasty flight to save his life 
 from the Missouri pro-slavery men. Jacob Cox was an- 
 other very early settler of Limestone. He was the father 
 of Sam W. Cox of South Greenfield. 
 
 For most part the pioneers depended upon home in- 
 dustry to produce everything in the way of tools that was 
 used. John McLemore was the country blacksmith and 
 made about everything in the way of tools. Joshua Rags- 
 dale was the county tanner, tanning the hides for leather 
 that was used for use in those days. He was also a 
 cooper by trade, and supplied' the country side with bar- 
 rels, tubs, pails, etc. The Speer family were millers and 
 had a mill on the headwaters of Limestone, and supplied 
 flour and meal (mostly meal) to the pioneers. At this 
 place was also a cotton-gin, where the early settlers had
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 39 
 
 their cotton prepared for use. Aunt Patsy Morris, wife 
 of Arch Morris, one of the early settlers on Limestone, 
 was considered a good doctor and attended to a great 
 deal of sickness of the neighborhood. She was the mother 
 of Dr. Morris, remembered by many of us today as a 
 physician at Greenfield. Among some of her treatments 
 were witch methods which were greatly believed in at 
 that day and time. The Finley family was another very 
 prominent pioneer family, and owing to its numerous 
 members now residents of Dade County reference can be 
 had elsewhere to their history. Suffice to say in this 
 sketch that Jack Finley, as before stated, settled on Son's 
 Creek in Lockwood Township. Another one of the older 
 men settled some three miles southwest of Greenfield, and 
 another, James F. Finley, settled northeast of Greenfield, 
 Thomas Finley at Pilgrim, and Milton, who was a bachelor, 
 settled just east of Greenfield, and one of the girls mar- 
 ried Judge Wetzel, father of J. L. Wetzel. The aforesaid 
 people compose the first settlers of southwestern Dade 
 County. For the most part they came from the south, 
 principally from Tennessee, and were industrious, honest 
 and in most part far-seeing, and intensely religious. To 
 many of the later day people it is a mystery why the first 
 settlers chose what is now the most undesirable lands to 
 make their homes, usually at a spring, with glade and 
 rough land about; but it must be remembered that there 
 were two things the pioneer was compelled to have and 
 that was wood and water. The present day of drilling 
 and blasting was unknown. The only method of fencing 
 was by use of rails, there was practically no timber except 
 along the water courses, and strange as this may seem it 
 was impossible to farm on the prairie on account of a 
 certain kind of fly now about extinct (small green fly). 
 It was impossible to use work animals except very early 
 in the morning and late at night, on account of the pests, 
 and aside from all this, there was no market for anything, 
 money was very scarce and what there was, the pioneer 
 market except a little local market to the new settlers, who 
 put into land as fast as he could get it together. The first
 
 40 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 had to purchase provisions for the first year, was when 
 the gold fields were opened in California, when there was 
 a great demand for oxen and supplies for the great wagon 
 trains bound overland for the gold fields. Fort Scott, 
 Kansas, then a United States fort, also required provisions, 
 and here the pioneers found a market for their bacon and 
 dried fruits. This trade with Fort Scott was the first real 
 stable market the first settlers had for their products, and 
 in this connection might be related the most tragic events 
 of the early days. McBride and Etter, two prominent 
 early day settlers, had taken a load each of produce to 
 Fort Scott to sell, and after disposing of their produce 
 started home, near Greenfield. They reached what is 
 called ''Ruphs" Point on Muddy Creek just over in Barton 
 County, and there camped for the night. "Ruphs" Point 
 is a point of timber where it juts out into the prairies of 
 Barton County. That night both were murdered, includ- 
 ing a small son of Etter 's, who accompanied them. Their 
 bodies were never recovered, their money was found in 
 an old "polk root" stem, where they had evidently hidden 
 it, themselves, before retiring. Their horses were found 
 grazing on the prairie, the wagons were found hidden 
 in a deep pool in Muddy Creek, entirely submerged, the 
 end of the wagon tongues being tied to grape vines, but 
 no trace of their bodies was ever found. Jesse McBride, 
 William McBride and Robert McBride, well known in 
 Greenfield, being merchants there in bygone years, were 
 sons of this McBride. Mrs. Alexander Lack of Lockwood 
 and Mrs. Dave Burns of Marion Township, were daugh- 
 ters of Etter. 
 
 THE BOONE FAMILY. 
 
 by 
 Howard Ragsdale. 
 
 Nathan Boone first settled in Missouri at the village 
 of St. Charles on the Missouri River in the year 1799, and 
 it is said that lie built the first stone house ever built in 
 Missouri. Xathan Boone was the youngest son of Daniel
 
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 HOWARD RAGSDALE.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 4 
 
 Boone, the famous frontiersman of Kentucky. Shortly 
 thereafter, his famous father came to live with his son, 
 Nathan, and there he lived until his death, which occurred 
 in the year 1820. (The writer of this article is indebted 
 for the facts herein set forth to "Aunt Mary" Hosman, 
 who died something like a year ago at the age of 92 years). 
 Aunt Mary was the youngest child of Nathan Boone, and 
 shortly before her death she wrote her OW T II personal recol- 
 lections of the Boone family, and requested me to put it in 
 shape for her and write it on a typewriter. She stated 
 that she desired to sign this statement with her own name 
 and leave it for her children, so that they might know the 
 true facts concerning her family. As a compensation she 
 gave the writer of this article a copy for himself. 
 
 Daniel Boone, when he came to Missouri, came to stay. 
 He felt that he had been badly treated by the Kentuckians. 
 His lands had been taken from him for the reason that 
 some way Daniel Boone could never get it into his head 
 that he had to get a title from the Government. The old 
 frontiersman could not understand this and failed to get 
 his government patents, and lost his lands, and to the day 
 of his death he never returned to Kentucky. According 
 to Aunt Mary, if her father, Nathan Boone, had been living 
 at the time Kentucky came and removed his remains and 
 built that splendid memorial of marble at his tomb, their 
 journey would have been fruitless, for she says Kentucky 
 should never have had the privilege of taking his body 
 back. A few years back when that State had its great 
 homecoming many inducements were offered to Aunt Mary 
 as the only living grand-child of Daniel Boone, to go back 
 as a guest of the State. She refused, doubtless remember- 
 ing the injustice, as she termed it, of having driven her 
 grandfather almost penniless from its boundaries, when 
 he had given the best part of his life and had done more 
 than any other one man had ever done for that famous 
 State. Aunt Mary Hosman during the last years of her 
 father's life spent a great deal of time with him, and to 
 her he told many things that have never been written, and 
 will never be written about Daniel Boone. It is so un-
 
 42 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 fortunate that some competent writer did not spend some 
 time with Aunt Mary and write her history. It would 
 have been a valuable addition not only to the local history 
 of Missouri, but would have thrown much light on events 
 of historic interest. 
 
 Daniel Boone was not content while living with his 
 son in St. Charles. The settlement and village was not of 
 his nature, and one day, Aunt Mary says, her father told 
 her that Daniel without a word of parting, took his old 
 rifle and a young negro slave of his son, Nathan's, and 
 disappeared. No one knew where he had gone, days 
 passed and no tidings came. He was at that time over 
 eighty years of age. The neighbors and friends of the 
 family became very much excited and urged Nathan Boone 
 to get up a searching party to try and hunt him up, but 
 Nathan told them it was no use, they could never find 
 him, and that as far as he was concerned he had no fears, 
 because his father was so thoroughly posted in wood- 
 craft, that it would be absolutely impossible to lose him- 
 self so long as he stayed in the woods, and that he knew 
 his father would never leave the timber belt. Days 
 passed into weeks, and weeks into months and late in the 
 autumn, as suddenly as he had disappeared, back came 
 Daniel with the negro slave. He told them of his wander- 
 ings and claimed that he had been up the Missouri River 
 and thence across the State and to the mouth of the Kaw 
 River, and that he had come back by the way of the 
 wooded water-sheds of the Osage, and he seemed to be 
 as happy and spry as a boy. He told of his discovery of 
 some salt springs on his travels and fully described the 
 whole trip. This was the last hunting trip of Daniel 
 Boone, for he passed away shortly, and was taken by 
 Nathan Boone and friends and buried in the Bryan ceme- 
 tery in ( 1 allaway County, this State. 
 
 Nathan Boone was prominent in the early history of 
 the Slate of Missouri. lie was a member of the first Con- 
 stitutional Convention ever held in Missouri, in 1820. 
 Nathan Boone was also the surveyor who surveyed out the 
 famous Boone Lick Road, the first State Highway in the 
 State of Missouri. It ran from St. Charles, Missouri, to
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 4jJ 
 
 Old Franklin, Missouri, and was the fore-runner of the 
 Santa Fe Trail and the old Oregon Trail. Nathan Boone 
 surveyed this out in the year 1814, some years before Mis- 
 souri was admitted to the Union. The State Legislature, 
 in 1913, appropriated three thousand dollars to place 
 " markers" along this now historic trail, and yet, the man 
 who surveyed and laid it out, and gave it to Missouri, lies 
 in an unmarked grave in an old field on the border of 
 Greene and Bade Counties. Not even a rough stone marks 
 the grave, and the careless farmer plows by and the plow- 
 share turns the soil over the grave of this historic man. 
 
 Nathan Boone when he came to this country did not 
 come without first having looked the country over. Years 
 before, while in the employ of the Government as a Gov- 
 ernment surveyor, he had surveyed over this country and 
 had fallen in love with the Ozark Hills, and as he grew 
 old, and had retired from active life, in the year 1837 he 
 brought his family and slaves and settled just two miles 
 north of Ash Grove. Here he engaged in farming, and 
 became very wealthy. At the time of his death he owned 
 some twelve hundred acres of land and many slaves, and 
 other personal property. Aunt Mary says, when she w r as 
 young and when her father was in the Government serv- 
 ice, he was, in addition to being a surveyor, a Captain of 
 a Company of Dragoons and that his trips often took him 
 among the Indians. He also surveyed and made a plat 
 of the Canadian River for the Federal Government. His 
 last years were spent in the quiet of his home. He lived 
 a life of retirement and in 1856 died and was buried on 
 the old homestead. Then followed the Civil War. The 
 Boone family went with the South. Franklin T. Frazier, 
 a son-in-law of Nathanial Boone, was a State Senator from 
 this district. He voted for secession from the Union and 
 later went witli that part of the legislature that went to 
 Neosho, Missouri, to set up another State Capital and pass 
 and act of secession and failed. After the war and the 
 Boone family returned, nothing was left, their slaves had 
 been set free, all personal property gone, and just the 
 land was left. The Boone family had been reared in 
 ease and luxury and knew nothing of work before the
 
 44 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 war; their slaves tilled the soil and the income was a mat- 
 ter of course. The result was, the Boone family had 
 hard luck financially and with the exception of Aunt 
 Mary Hosman and Mrs. Franklin T. Frazier lost the for- 
 tune that their father had left them. They left again for 
 the South so that today none of the family of Boone 
 remain, who bear the name of Boone. It is true the Hos- 
 man family and the Frazier family remain, but the name 
 of Boone has passed away, and Nathan Boone, that 
 great character of early Missouri, who was one of the 
 most prominent men in the making of this state, sleeps 
 in an unmarked and almost unknown grave among the 
 hills of the Ozarks. 
 
 JOHN CRISP. 
 
 In the year 1818, Redden Crisp and his son, John, 
 came to Cedar County. From there they went out east of 
 Dadeville to what is now known as Crisp Prairie, and 
 settled. About the year 1820 John Crisp married Malinda 
 English. John Crisp and his wife went to what is now 
 known as the old home place, about one-half mile north- 
 east of the Crisp store. There they raked up the leaves, 
 spread out their blankets and spent the first night. Next 
 day, both helping, they started to build a little log house 
 which served as their home for the next few years. Dur- 
 ing the year 1849, he went to California to dig gold. Mrs. 
 Crisp with her children was left at home in charge of the 
 farm and a few slaves. One day while he was away, she 
 saw a savage approaching the house. She went in and 
 closed the door. It was fastened with a wooden pin. 
 There was a way of reaching in from the outside and 
 opening the door. This the savage tried to do, but Mrs. 
 Crisp kept striking at his hand with a wooden poker until 
 she broke the Indian's arm. In order to gain revenge, he 
 shot off his gun with one hand into the grass to set fire to 
 the cabin. Only the path around the house saved it until 
 the slaves in the field got there and put the fire out. 
 
 John Crisp was very successful in the gold fields. He 
 returned by the way of the Isthmus of Panama and New
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 45 
 
 Orleans. His gold he brought back in a leather trunk. 
 There were many thieves on the boat, and all the rest he 
 had for twenty-four days and nights, was sitting astride 
 his leather trunk. He had been gone three or four years. 
 Of course he had gone to California along with one of 
 the numerous wagon trains of that day. While in New 
 Orleans he bought more slaves to cultivate his farms. 
 
 Mrs. Crisp died soon after his return. They had nine 
 children. Only one of these, Aunt Lettie Baldwin, is left. 
 About the year 1855 he married Millie O'Connor. Ten 
 children were born to them. Five of whom are still liv- 
 ing. John Crisp had 1,600 acres of land all in one body. 
 He had entered all of this except the 160-acre homestead. 
 Mrs. Crisp died in 1874. Mr. Crisp, 1876. His sale lasted 
 for three days. 
 
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 FORTY MILES ON AN OX. 
 Experience of John Crisp, Bade County's First Settler. 
 
 The following scrap of history taken from the Spring- 
 field Leader and dated at Cane Hill, Mo., may be of 
 interest: 
 
 In last week's issue of the Leader I noticed, under 
 the head of "Scraps of History of Southwest Missouri," 
 that John Crisp was the first settler of Dade County and 
 that he had to go forty miles to the nearest justice to get 
 married. I was well acquainted with "Uncle John." His 
 fine farm is just two and one-half miles west of this town. 
 He settled it in 1820. It is one of the finest tracts of 
 land in Southwest Missouri. His wife, a Miss English, 
 lived at that time one mile southwest of this place. He 
 mounted his intended wife on a large ox and took his 
 rifle on his shoulder and walked by the side of the ox to 
 Justice Fulbright's at Springfield, where the justice made 
 them man and wife. After getting married he bought 
 his outfit for housekeping, consisting of two tin cups, two 
 tin plates and two knives and forks, in Springfield, and 
 his wife carried it home on her ox. The old gentleman 
 has been dead eighteen years. He was an uncle of Hon. 
 John T. Crisp, of Jackson County, Missouri.
 
 Chapter 3 
 
 REMINISCENCES OF J. W. CAEMACK. 
 
 Dadeville, Mo., January 20, 1917. 
 
 I have been solicited to give a statement of myself, 
 also of some facts to my knowledge of Dade County, Mis- 
 souri. And in response to the solicitation I submit the 
 following statement for publication in the Dade County 
 History: 
 
 May 26, 1838, I was born in Overton County, Ten- 
 nessee, near Livingston, where my father, John Carmack, 
 resided until April 1st, A. D. 1853, when he embarked for 
 the west with his family of wife and seven children, three 
 boys and four girls, equipped with two yoke of oxen and 
 wagon, one horse and carriage, two cows and two dogs. 
 My mother, grown sister and little brother, three years 
 old, rode in the carriage, the three little sisters rode in 
 the wagon. My father and larger brother walked and 
 drove the cows, the dogs followed. I was mounted upon 
 the rear wheel ox upon a new saddle, with line in hand 
 tied around the horns of the lead ox. This position I 
 held from Tennessee to Dadeville, Missouri, landing June 
 14, 1853. I was then 16 years old, had been conductor of 
 this train the entire march (conductors are very im- 
 portant). Here we met Col. Thos. Dale, Dr. Samuel Bender, 
 and Reverend N. Fisk, who were Tennesseeans. They 
 prevailed upon my father to locate here. We drove two 
 miles west of Dadeville and camped at W. A. McMaster's. 
 Next day my father went to look for a location. My 
 brother, 14 years old, took care of our teams. I hired 
 to James G. Berry to work in harvest. He paid me 35c 
 per day. In a few days my father had bought of David 
 Pylc his homestead claim. Then entered the land in Sec- 
 tions 5 and 8-32-25. Mr. Pyle vacated and we moved in 
 at once, where he remained until his death, December 24, 
 1856. hi this neighborhood, Dr. J. H. Mulky, Peter Gear- 
 heart, Burket Jonos, J. M. Gaunt, James G. Berry, W. G. 
 Dodson, Alfred Divine and Bird Hembree, had located.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 47_ 
 
 They all had children and no school to send them. The 
 above named parties resolved to have a school. Burket 
 Jones gave a school house site upon his land near a spring. 
 All parties went to work cutting and hauling logs for the 
 building. My father made the boards to cover it with, 
 while others put up the building. Levi Jones and I made 
 rails for 25c per hundred to get money to get nails to put 
 the roof on with and to pay for muslin to make the window 
 lights. The windows were made by cutting a log out of 
 the sides of the house, then stretching cloth over the 
 openings, writing desks were made by boring auger holes 
 in the logs of the building, driving wooden pins in the 
 holes and laying boards on the pins; the seats were made 
 of split poles with wooden legs. The gables of the house 
 were weather boarded up with clab-boards. Door shutter 
 made from side boards of old wagon box and fastened 
 with chain and padlock; no floors in the building, no 
 stove. Being anxious for school the building was pro- 
 claimed ready and christened as West Center School 
 House, this being the sixth week in construction from 
 the stump to completion. At this juncture, Mrs. Burket 
 Jones prepared a sumptuous dinner and spread to all par- 
 ticipating in the building work. When summoned all par- 
 ties and their families appeared on the scene of action. 
 The men folks bringing their guns for a deer drive after 
 dinner. After dinner the men with guns and Uncle Burket 
 Jones with dogs marched to a clump of bushes a half-mile 
 from his house. The gun men took stands near by, uncle 
 Burket went to the opposite side of the thicket with the 
 dogs and ran -the deer out (about twenty in number). 
 John H. Dill, John M. Gaunt and my brother, Hardin, 
 each shot a deer. Uncle Burket came to the house, 
 hitched his horse to a bobsled and went for the deer, 
 brought them in, unloaded them at his door yard, where 
 they were dressed and divided and the hides sent to the 
 tan yard. Carter S. Pyle was at the feast, here he pro- 
 posed to teach a three months' subscription school and 
 would take in any kind of stock or produce. This propo- 
 sition was accepted, and on the following Monday morn-
 
 48 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ing he opened school with 26 scholars (warm weather), no 
 floor in the building, no stove, and in a few weeks had 
 more pupils. His school was a success. When the term 
 was ended and subscriptions paid up, he was the best 
 prepared man for the winter in the neighborhood. He 
 had corn, potatoes, onions, turnips, cabbage, beets, to- 
 matoes, hay, oats, pumpkins, chickens, sheep, hogs, pigs 
 and calves (choice calves worth $2.50 each). 
 
 School district then organized under the law. Levy 
 made to run three months school next year, also for in- 
 cidental expenses, flooring the house and buying a stove. 
 Mr. Pyle then proposed to teach the next school and wait 
 for his pay until the taxes levied was collected. This 
 proposition was accepted and the school taught. At tax- 
 paying time the taxes were promptly paid by all except 
 J. G. Berry, who was opposed to the organization and 
 levy. He was sued for his school tax, the board obtained 
 judgment and execution against him, then sold a horse 
 under execution for $3 to pay said tax; then the name of 
 the house was changed from West Center to that of Point 
 Victory. Later a move was made and carried to change 
 the site one-half mile and to build a new school house. In 
 this wrangle two of the board had a fist fight, but pro- 
 ceeded to move the site and build a new school house. 
 Then christened the building as War Eagle. Some years 
 later the name was changed to Jones, which name it now 
 bears, still situated on the Jones land. This district has 
 turned out some very efficient teachers. 
 
 FIRST SETTLERS. 
 
 in the first settling of this neighborhood the settlers 
 had to labor under many disadvantages, go through vari- 
 ous hardships. We had good land, but covered with wild 
 grass about knee high. When .broken out would produce 
 all kinds of grain and vegetables we needed to live on, 
 no money to pay for labor (John Tyler was president of 
 the I'. S.) I made 10 feet rails at 25c per hundred to fence 
 a good sized farm, took most of my pay in bacon at 3c 
 per pound for my father's family. My father was unable
 
 SHERIDAN B. PILE.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 49 
 
 to work for some time before his death. After his death 
 I had to look after my mother and family. During my 
 father's life time, we had fenced and broke out 20 acres 
 of land. He had a few sheep, hogs and cows and two yoke 
 of oxen at his death. In the spring following his death, 
 I broke ground with oxen for a crop, Eber E. White let 
 me have a horse to make my crop. My brother, Hardin 
 17 years old, took our teams and wagon and freighted 
 goods for the merchants at Dadeville and Greenfield from 
 Boonville and Syracuse, Missouri. We raised cotton from 
 which my mother and sisters manufactured our wearing 
 apparel. Mr. Wright Graft had a tan yard that furnished 
 leather for shoes for the neighborhood. The demand for 
 shoes was very urgent. Mr. Sammy Mack, the shoemaker, 
 would take the hides from the tanner before they were 
 blacked and just as they were rubbed out of the tan, oose 
 and dried, would make the shoes. When finished they 
 were about the color of a bull frog. Then the polish was 
 put on by disolving copperas in water. Pour this upon 
 the bottom of an iron wash kettle then rub with a cloth to 
 polish. This shoemaker also manufactured horn combs 
 for all the neighbors. At that time I was not acquainted 
 generally over the county, but as far as I was concerned 
 the conditions seemed to be about as that of our neighbor- 
 hood. The west half of Dade County was sparcely settled 
 prior to the war of 1861. Of my father's family of nine 
 that landed in Dade County, Missouri, June 14, 1853, only 
 three are living. My eldest sister, Mrs. Dr. Hamilton, who 
 is 85 years old, living in St. Louis, Missouri. Myself, now 
 near 79 years old, J. G. Carmack, 67 years old now at San 
 Francisco, California. My mother lived to the age of 93 
 years. She was the last Revolutionary daughter of Dade 
 county, daughter of Paul Chapin of New Jersey, who was a 
 drummer boy in Washington's Army and was a command- 
 ing Major in the war of 1812. 
 
 My educational experience before leaving the State 
 of Tennessee: I had attended school nine months, could 
 spell, read and write. After establishing our school at 
 Point Victory in Morgan Township, I attended two, three
 
 50 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 months terms, where I mastered the old Blue Back Speller, 
 the fourth Reader, Smith's Grammar and Smiley 's Arith- 
 metic. Later on I hired to John M. Gaunt to work for three 
 months at $10 per month. With this $30 I went to Profess- 
 or Rhea who was teaching in Springfield in a little brick 
 school house on St. Louis street near what was called the 
 Dead Sea (a place they made whiskey). This was called a 
 High School. He took me in for three months giving me 
 board and tuition for my $30. He advanced my studies 
 in addition to reviewing, gave me history, algebra and 
 geography. In studying this geography and with his ex- 
 planation, found that this earth was not flat as supposed. 
 When the term closed, he gave me a very complimentary 
 grade card, which served me well later on. I got a job of 
 work and got me some more clothes. Alexander Rutledge 
 was then County School Commissioner, I approached him 
 for examination for teacher's certificate to teach in Dade 
 county. He took my examination, granted the certificate, 
 then proffered to help me get a school. In a very short 
 time he wrote me telling me he had a school for me in 
 his neighborhood at a school house near the old Bates Mill 
 on Limestone Creek near Smith Pelt's farm. I went, took 
 and taught the school with success. By this time the Civil 
 War was at hand, so I taught no more until after the close 
 of the war, then taught in the Public Schools in this county 
 for six years. Since that time, I have worked at various 
 avocations, farming merchandising, milling and livery. My 
 home had been in Morgan township since 1853. Cast every 
 vote I have given in Morgan township except one I gave in 
 the field while a soldier in the late war. What I could say 
 of Dade county politics would not be of much interest as 
 all are aware that dishonest politicians, the boodlers and 
 inefficient officers have lowered our financial standing. 
 
 J. W. CARMACK.
 
 51 
 
 ATTACH TO MY STATEMENT MADE OF MY FIRST 
 SETTLING IN BADE COUNTY. 
 
 by 
 J. W. Carmack, March 18, 1917 
 
 In the year 1853 my first acquaintance in Dade county 
 the following named persons were most prominent char- 
 acters: Nelson McDowell, Col. Shields, John T. Coffee, 
 Arch M. Long, Peter Hoyl, Thos. J. Bishop, Andy Hud- 
 speth, John and Bob McGuire, Joseph Lawrence, R. S. 
 Jacobs, Jack Sturnbeaugh, John Wetzel, Sam Appleby, J. 
 T. Hembree, S. E. Shaw, Silas Seybert, Judge Travis, Rev. 
 Murphy, E. E. White, Thos. Dale, Chas. Montgomery, Sr., 
 J. M. Clabough, Silas Hobbs, John T. Crisp, Dr. H. Mulkey, 
 Rev. N. Fisk, Dr. S. Bender, J. M. Tarrant, Pierce Aspbell, 
 H. P. McPeak, J. Lindley, M. Craft, L. L. Cariock, H. Edge, 
 J. D. and W. F. Ragsdale, Isiah, J. C. and T. C. Kirby, 
 Daniel McGee, B. Logan, Rev. J. D. Montgomery, Rev. 
 Garrett, L. H. Hembree, Mart Rector, F. M. Compton, 
 Henry, Doc. and J. C. Pemberton, Rufus and W. A. Mc- 
 Masters, J. G. Berry, W. G. Dodson, J. B. Clark, Alex. 
 Patterson, Jesse Potter, Bennett Pyland, B. Maxwell, Rev. 
 Chas. Cox, Peter Gearheart, J. M. Finley, W. N. King, 
 Burkett Jones, Reuben Cantrell, W. B. Landers, Wash 
 Cotner, Alex. Douglas, Dr. S. Bowles, W. K. Latham, M. 
 Allison, J. P. Griggs, Dan Bailey, J. M. Stummons, Sol. 
 Wilson, Jas. Wheeler, James Hoover, AV. Y. West, John 
 Stockton, J. McClam, Jordan Grant, L. T. Dunaway, Thos. 
 Stockhill, Col. J. M. Smith, W. and R. Cheek, F. Delosier, 
 Bad Scott, Capt. Pedro, J. H. Stanley, Ed. Hayward, J. 
 C. Woody, J. W. Frieze, A. and W. W. Divine, E. S. Rook, 
 A. Morgan and Samuel M. Wheeler. 
 
 The only one Iving of the entire list is the last name 
 mentioned and he is nearing the century mark in years. 
 Many of my acquaintances at that time who were then 
 young men are still living in Dade county at this date, 
 1917. One young man at that time of my acquaintance, I 
 will mention viz: Thomas McConnell, a neighbor of mine
 
 52 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 who died just after the close of the Civil War, June 14, 
 1864, when Kinch West's guerrillas burned Melville. 
 When leaving the town, they passed by his house (he in 
 bed sick). They carried him out into the yard with his 
 wife and two children, then set fire to his house burning 
 it to the ground with contents. The neighbors joined in 
 and built him a little house upon the premises where he 
 remained until his death. His family consisted of wife 
 and two little boys. T. A. McConnell, late sheriff of Dade 
 county and J. B. McConnell now occupying the home. His 
 widow, N. C. McConnell, later on remarried to Eldridge 
 Miller. To this union were born C. I. and Clarence Miller. 
 Mr. Miller died and she was again left a widow and as 
 such died after having lived a long and useful life, and 
 was highly respected by all who knew her. 
 
 o 
 
 GREENFIELD AND ITS PEOPLE IN 1867. 
 
 by 
 Seymour Hoyt. 
 
 After a dreary ride over the rocks which lay between 
 this town and Bolivar I landed in Greenfield, April 8, 1867. 
 The "Greenfield House," located on the southwest corner 
 of Main and Garrett Streets, where the neat little cottage 
 occupied by Postmaster Bowles, stands, was the only hotel 
 in the town, and my first stopping place in Dade county. 
 The building was a two-story frame, two rooms long facing 
 Main Street. The upper story was reached by an outside 
 stairway leading up from the porch which extended along 
 the front of the building. The hotel was conducted by 
 John W. Murphy and wife. Across Main Street was the 
 two-story frame residence of the Rev. W. R. Fulton, 
 pastor of the Presbyterian church. D. W. Edwards now 
 owns the residence and has added to and changed its ap- 
 pearance materially. On the next block south and near 
 the Public Square was, and is, the house owned by D. C. 
 Easton, and now the residence of his daughters, Misses 
 Ollie and Frank. Across the street was the residence of
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 53 
 
 R. S. Jacobs; the broad porcb added by its present owner, 
 J. E. Shaw, makes a decided change in its front. On the 
 corner south, fronting the Square was Mr. Jacob's one 
 story frame, where he had his general merchandise store, 
 with John Bell, clerk. The building was about twenty by 
 forty feet with a ware-room on the west about fifteen feet 
 wide. West and near the center of the block was a one- 
 room frame building- unoccupied. On the corner where 
 the Bade county bank stands, was the one-story frame 
 where John E. Garrett had a general store. On the lot 
 occupied by Eastin's " Daylight Store" was a low two- 
 story frame, two-rooms long, fronting the Square, with a 
 one-story frame at the northwest corner. Nelson Mc- 
 Dowell and Robert McBride, owners. In the lower south 
 room Robert McBride and John W. McDowell had their 
 stock of goods. Mr. McBride lived in the north lower 
 room, and also had two rooms above with the one story 
 frame for a kitchen. Tn the third room of the second 
 story Judge McDowell had his Real Estate Office. South 
 of this building was a one-story frame, some thirty feet 
 deep. It had not been occupied for some years, and the 
 front had nearly disappeared, what was left had a distinct 
 leaning to the south. Newton H. McClure bought the 
 building straightened the frame and made it into a neat 
 store from which he dispensed a stock of general mer- 
 chandise. The C. E. Tarr brick now stands in its place 1 . 
 South and on the corner fronting the square was a two- 
 story brick, the south two-thirds owned by Win. K. Lathim 
 and stocked as a general store. On one side in front was 
 the post office, John J. Lathim, post master. Its furniture 
 consisted of perhape a dozen boxes for letters, as many, 
 only larger for papers, a cancelling stamp, pens and a 
 bottle of ink. When the tri-weekly mail came in from 
 Bolivar, we were all scooted into the street, while the 
 mail was being distributed. I think it was in the latter 
 part of the year, that the west end of that part of the build- 
 ing from the roof to the second floor dropped out and was 
 not repaired until bought by Jesse W. McBride and re- 
 arranged for a drug store on the first floor and a residence
 
 54 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 above. The north one-third was owned by Dr. Samuel B. 
 Bowles and on the ground floor, he dispensed drugs. The 
 entire second floor was vacant. On the south side of the 
 square on the corner where Mr. Snead had his drug store 
 was a little one-story frame, some fifteen by twenty feet, 
 where Dr. Samuel Bender had his office. On the lot where 
 Harrison Bros, now sell furniture, there stood a one-story 
 frame about fifteen by twenty-five occupied by J. S. and 
 Wm. H. McBride, twin brothers, as a general store. Jesse 
 W., a younger brother, was their clerk. On the corner 
 where the people now go for their mail was a two-story 
 brick with an attic. The building was about forty-five feet 
 long, fronting the square, two rooms deep with a one-story 
 ell at the southwest corner. A broad hall ran through the 
 center of the main building. The east lower front room 
 was used by all the courts, Circuit, County and Probate 
 and was also the office of Nelson B. McDonnell, county 
 clerk. The rear room was the office of Arch M. Long, 
 clerk of the Circuit Court, and ex-officio Recorder of Deeds. 
 The west lower part of the building was occupied by R. B. 
 (Uncle Dick) Cook and family, also the east rooms on the 
 second floor. The west front room, second floor, was 
 Shafer and Merrills' Law office, and the rear room, the 
 Vedette office, John W. Murphy, owner and editor. Mason 
 Talbutt and John P. Griggs compositors. The attic was 
 used by the McBride Bros, as a store-room. East across 
 the street was a low-story frame, some thirty feet long, 
 fronting west. The lower story just being fitted up by 
 Lewis M. Murphy for a tin and stove shop. The upper 
 story was vacant. North, across the street, on the site of 
 Grether's Hardware Store, Watson had kept up a small 
 one-story frame, where he sold whisky. His license ex- 
 pired July 4th and was not renewed. About where the 
 "Bijou" stands was an old frame of one-story, with a 
 side room on the south which Jesse Cartwrite used as a 
 stable. The main room was not occupied. Xext north, in 
 the center of the block stood the fourteen by fourteen foot 
 law office of W. C. McDowell. Next, a one-story frame 
 where John Harrison made and sold harness and saddles.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 55 
 
 Next and on the corner, a frame house of four or five 
 rooms, the residence of Jno. II. Howard and family. 
 Across the street, on the corner now occupied by the B. 
 S. Jacobs Bank building, there was a one-story frame about 
 sixteen by forty feet filled with a stock of general mer- 
 chandise owned by John H. Howard and Company. There 
 was a shed room on the north where Temple E. Bell had a 
 harness and saddle shop. The square was a picture of 
 desolation. In the center a pile of broken brick and 
 plaster, what was left of the courthouse, burned during the 
 war, and around it stood a lot of apparently dead locust 
 trees, used as hitching posts, the ground tramped and cut 
 up between. Not a vistage of grass or fence to be seen. 
 
 On the northeast corner of Main and Garrett streets 
 was the Presbyterian church of brick, since torn down and 
 replaced by the present structure. A short distance north 
 was the residence of Dr. Bowles, since remodeled by J. L. 
 Wetzel, its present owner. On the west side of the street 
 and a half mile north of the square was the house owned 
 by Matthias H. Allison, then, the residence of Columbus 
 Talbutt and family. It was in this house, the first session 
 of the Circuit Court was held, after Greenfield had been 
 located and established as the county seat of Dade county. 
 The first building south of the square on Main street 
 (after the frame at the southeast corner, before described) 
 was the home of Win. H. Brasington, the first furniture 
 dealer in the town after the war. This house was a part 
 log and part frame, since remodeled an^ now owned by 
 Silas Montgomery. Across the street south was the resi- 
 dence of Wrn. Griggs, father of J. L. Griggs, now owned 
 by C. W. Montgomery, Judge of Probate. Opposite, on the 
 west side of the street was a one-story frame occupied by 
 Robt. L. Butterworth and family. On the southeast corner 
 of the block where Jos. Rubenstein has built his residence 
 stood a one-story frame occupied by Temple E. Bell and 
 his sisters, Annie and Nannie. South of Win. Grigg's resi- 
 dence on the east side of the street was a story and a half 
 log house, afterward remodeled and now owned by G. L. 
 Carr. South and on the west side of the street is the
 
 56 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 John F. Johnson place, then owned by Nelson McDowell. 
 The east end was of log with oak siding, on the west a 
 one-story frame has been added with a two-room ell on the 
 south. Judge McDowell afterwards added a story to the 
 first two rooms and the building still stands there, but so 
 changed by alterations and additions that it bears no 
 resemblance to the original structure. Although nearly 
 fifty years, have passed, my mind's eye can see, so clearly, 
 those two rooms, for it was there I courted and married 
 the brown eyed girl, who now sleeps so peacefully in 
 (iivoiifield's beautiful little cemetery. 
 
 East of the Silas Montgomery corner, on the brow of 
 the hill where P. L. Montgomery now lives, was the log 
 house of his father, J. M. Montgomery. Down the hill 
 northeast on the east side of the alley was a two room 
 log house and on the west side another log, but unoccupied. 
 About the rear end of Jas. Tiubenstein's brick at the south- 
 west corner of the square, there was a small one-story 
 frame, unoccupied. On the southeast corner of the block, 
 R. B. Cook, had his blacksmith shop, with Joseph H. 
 Kimber, his partner. On the opposite side of the street in 
 the rear of the now opera block, there was a two-room log 
 house fronting the street where Win. Griggs had a wagon 
 repair shop, and south on the corner, was Henry Grigg's 
 blacksmith shop. About where the water tower stands, 
 there was a frame building with a loft used by Mr. Kimber 
 as a stable. South across the alley from R. B. Cook's Shop, 
 Arch M. Long lived with his family. About the spot 
 where Howard Wetzel's cottage stands was a three or 
 four room house occupied by Mr. Kimber and family, with 
 whom I boarded several months after arriving in Green- 
 field. At the west end of South or Water Street on the 
 site of the present M. F]. Parsonage was a one-room log 
 house with a "lean to" of frame, unoccupied. Near the 
 north end of the depot grounds and close to the present 
 track was W. G. McDowell's residence with a broad lawn 
 on the north and east shaded by a natural growth of oaks. 
 On west College street where County Clerk Webb's resi- 
 dence stands, a three-room cottage was being repaired and
 
 GEORGE W. WILSON.
 
 SAM MCMILLAN.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE^ COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 57 
 
 later, occupied by Francis Clark and family. West of 
 the place now occupied by Mrs. W. K. Pyle, W. H. Mc- 
 Bride lived with his family and across the street in a one- 
 story frame was the two brother, Jas. S., his wife and 
 daughter. D. B. Bailey lived in a small frame on the lot 
 where he built the present two-story brick. Farther west 
 near the electric light plant, was the house where the 
 owner, Benjamin Ragsdale, Sheriff, lived. On the north 
 side of this street, east of the square and two-thirds of the 
 way down the hill was a two-room log house unoccupied. 
 Mrs. Sarah M. McCluer with her children, Kate and H. II., 
 lived in a one-story frame on the lot where the brick now 
 stands and occupied by the owner, Uel Murphy. Opposite 
 on the corner of the alley where J. E. Shaw erected his 
 garage, R. S. Jacobs had a small frame stable. At the 
 then north end of the street, on the lot where Dr. Weir 
 lives, was the two-story and ell frame of W. K. Lathini 
 and family. On Garrett street that Reverend had just 
 finished a two-story frame, since added to and now the 
 residence of Jno. E. Scroggs. Northwest of this and nearly 
 opposite the present residence of Judge Talbutt, stood a 
 one-story building of four or five rooms, owned and oc- 
 cupied by Dr. Samuel Bender, wife and daughter. Coming 
 back to east Garrett street and on the south side was the 
 log house of John Harrison, since remodeled and changed 
 out of all resemblance to its old self. A one story frame 
 stood on the lot where Amos Helphenstine built the pres- 
 ent two-story brick. In the school lot east, was the two- 
 story brick, facing west, and called "in ye olden time." 
 The Masonic Academy occupied the lower floor as a school 
 room and the upper by Washington Lodge No. 87, A. F. & 
 A. M. owner of the building. Opposite on the south side of 
 the street there was a small frame where Prof. W. R. Ben- 
 nington lived with his family. 
 
 In this sketch I have to the best of my recollection 
 named every residence, business, church and school build- 
 ing as they stood in April, 1867. Several were outside the 
 town corporations, but are now within the corporate lim- 
 its. Saturdav has alwavs been a bus}- day in Greenfield,
 
 58 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and on that day every tree in the court yard would have 
 one, sometimes three or four animals hitched to it. What 
 struck me forcibly was the absence of vehicles. Each 
 visitor came in on a horse or mule. The young people of 
 that day may vizualize the town as it was then while those 
 of the present cannot, with the most vivid imagination, 
 see those detached buildings with the waste places be- 
 tween. There were no graded streets, no walks of any 
 kind, only here and there a few boards or "platforms" in 
 front of the store buildings. There was a great sufficiency 
 of loose rocks in the streets from the size of a basket ball 
 down. The only street work of that year consisted in 
 picking ii]) the larger ones and dumping them into gullies 
 on the side of the hill east of the square. Nearly all the 
 citizens liable for poll tax worked it out that year. As 
 before related the Circuit Court sessions were held in the 
 east room of the brick, since rebuilt and called k< The Del- 
 inonico." Imagine, if you can, the scene in that room 
 when an important case was up for trial. There was the 
 judge, John C. Price, with his six feet of brawn, often with 
 a stubble of gray on his face of three or four days' growth, 
 a home made corn-cob pipe in his mouth, the clerk at his 
 side at a table about large enough to hold a minute book 
 and ink bottle; on the west side a jury of twelve men, 
 some smoking, the Circuit Attorney, Joseph Estes, Benj. 
 Ragsdale, Sheriff and his deputy, Decatur (Dick) Under- 
 wood, the lawyers on both sides, perhaps a half dozen at 
 a table some larger than the clerk's, a chair for witnesses 
 and as many spectators as could crowd in, standing 
 around. All this and these in that room not larger than 
 eighteen by twenty feet. Can you imagine it ? Strict 
 order prevailed, however, no matter how crowded. Be- 
 sides the officers named above, the County Court consisted 
 of K. (I. Travis, Presiding Justice; J. L. TTembree and 
 Sam 'I. A. llarsbarger, Associates; Benj. Appleby, Judge of 
 Probate; \Vm. I,. Scroggs, Public Administrator. My 
 memory Tails as to the treasurer, surveyor and coroner. I 
 think I have named the head of every family living in 
 the town when I arrived, with one notable exception. Dr.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 59 
 
 Wm. H. Jopes. Quite likely he lived in the house, which 
 stood on the site now covered by the M. E. parsonage. The 
 population of the town did not exceed two hundred. Some 
 of these had their peculiarities, and striking ones. Dr. 
 Bender was a very eccentric person. Pages could be filled 
 with an account of his peculiar ideas. One is sufficient 
 here and is inserted by request of Mr. States. The Doctor 
 was partial to the perfume of the polecat and would ex- 
 tract it from the animals' gland and bottle it. He was 
 bitterly opposed to the use of tobacco and should a man 
 enter his office smoking he would immediately uncork the 
 polecat bottle and sprinkle the contents over the floor, 
 saying "You like your stink, I like mine." "Nuff Sed." 
 October, 1916. 
 
 UNCLE DANIEL WENTWORTH SCOTT. 
 
 Personal and Reminiscent. 
 
 Born in Kentucky on the 21st day of January, 1826 
 near the Cumberland River. The farm home was in Ken- 
 tucky, while the barn and other farm buildings were in 
 Tennessee. His father's name was Daniel Wentworth 
 Scott. Elizabeth Flinn-Scott was the mother. The sub- 
 ject of this sketch was the second child. In 1830 the fam- 
 ily moved from Kentucky to Morgan County, Illinois and 
 remained there until 1837 when he moved with his family 
 to Dade County when Uncle Bud was about twelve years 
 old. He settled in the western district of Pennsylvania 
 Prairie near where Pennsborro now stands. The son still 
 owns a part of that old home. The Snadens came to this 
 district about two weeks after the Scotts arrived. Lewis 
 Spain was already here at that time and had a home in the 
 same district. There were but few families in this portion 
 of Dade County at this time. The newcomers in those 
 early days were from Kentucky, Virginia and North Caro- 
 lina. The Scotts came to this country in a wagon drawn 
 by oxen. It took them nearly five weeks to make the jour- 
 ney from Illinois. Horses were then scarce. Oxen were
 
 60 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 used almost exclusively. The man who owned a span of 
 good horses was considered a rich man. There was not a 
 buggy in the entire country. The nearest mill in those 
 days was at Orleans over in Polk county. When they had 
 corn to grind it was taken to a little mill on Turnback 
 which was owned by Tom Beardon. In those days the 
 citizens depended upon Sarcoxie for their mail. One of 
 their number would go about once a month after the mail 
 for the neighborhood and to mail his neighbors letters. 
 Some of the mail was gotten at Springfield. At the time 
 the Scotts came to Dade County there was not a home from 
 Orleans to Turnback, the Frye ford. 
 
 In those days the Indians were numerous. In the 
 upper Limestone district there were at least five 1 hundred 
 Indians camped the most of the time and they were at 
 most all times friendly with the new settlers. At one 
 time t'ncle Bud and Kufus Hudspeth heard that the In- 
 dians were fond of dogs and having a good supply of their 
 own they determined to do a little trading with the In- 
 dians. One night these two, then youngsters, went over to 
 the Indian cam]) where there were many hundred of the 
 red skins and bantered them for a trade. They failed to 
 do any trading, the Indians saying they had dogs enough. 
 There was a real Indian trail from the Cherokee Nation 
 to the northern country. They would go north in the 
 spring and in the late fall return with loads of fur and 
 buffalo hides which they would sell to the settlers. This 
 they kept up until the beginning of the Civil 'War. 
 
 The father of Hide Bud died in July, ISfJO, the 
 mother died in lSf)(5, August IHth, during an epidemic of 
 flux which sent terror to many a home at that time. They 
 were buried in the cemetery near Pennsboro. The first 
 one buried in that cemetery was Mathias Speer, an old 
 bachelor who died about 1*40. lie was a lover of sports 
 and took great delight in horse racing. There were several 
 milt- tracks in those days and when Mr. Speer died he re- 
 quested that he be buried as near a race track as possible. 
 David Hudspeth who owned the land between the Scott 
 home and where Pennsboro now stands, permitted the
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 61 
 
 body of Mr. Speer to be buried near the race track that 
 passed through it and that was the beginning of the 
 Pennsboro cemetery. 
 
 On the fifteenth day of October, 1848 Mr. Scott and 
 Miss Mary Ann Springer were married in the little old 
 cabin that stands just north of Pennsboro. Soon after mar- 
 riage he made the trip to California just after the famous 
 forty-nine enactments. Made the trip in a schooner which 
 was drawn by oxen. They were four months and ten days 
 making the trip from Greenfield to Sacramento. When 
 they arrived there the most of their provisions were gone 
 and a part of their stock was dead. They had to sell what 
 remained of their stock in order to get things to eat. They 
 remained in California a little over a year and then pro- 
 ceeded to return home via the Isthmus of Panama. When 
 they got to a point in the Mississippi River their boat col- 
 lided with another boat and it was some days before he 
 was able to buy a horse in order to make his way home. 
 He was reasonably successful in his Californa trip. "When 
 he got home with his horse and his little budget, he went 
 to his farm duties and when the war came, thieves came 
 also, and took his horse. He was present at the Dildy Mill 
 meeting in 1861, when the people met to declare on what 
 side of the rebellion they were interested. 
 
 Uncle Bud remained absolutely neutral. He says he 
 never killed a man in his life and he never had any desire 
 to take life in times of war as well as in times of peace. 
 The most of the people were in sympathy with the Con- 
 federates. He lost his first Presidential vote in being for 
 Lewis Cass of Michigan. His second presidential vote 
 was for Franklin Pierce in 1852. He has been a true 
 Democrat all his life with the exception of casting his 
 vote in 1864 for Lincoln. At that time he and the late 
 Perry Farris were going across the country to Illinois. 
 When they got to Quincy over in Hickory county, they 
 were anxious to get a place to stay over night. They 
 went to a home and asked for accommodation, the master 
 of the home asked Uncle Bud who he would vote for and 
 the reply came, "L T ncle Abe, of course." This gave him a
 
 62 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 passport to all the good things in that home and in almost 
 all that community as it was pretty well filled with Fed- 
 erals. 
 
 The old Antioch Church was organized in 1844 and in 
 later years Uncle Bud became a member. It was a log 
 structure with an old fashioned fire place on one side. 
 This old church has a history. The Stampers, the Saters, 
 the Willis' and the Gambles, the Mallorys and the Funks. 
 Harland Mulkey was one of the pioneer preachers and he 
 is still remembered because of his sweet singing and he 
 was a most excellent preacher. Allen Scott was another 
 old minister, who still lives in the minds of the old 
 timers and especially in the mind of Uncle Bud. 
 
 The temporary capital of Dade County was near the 
 Scott home. It was located near the big spring. He was 
 present at the first circuit court that was ever held in 
 Greenfield. The county seat was moved from Dacleville 
 to Greenfield in 1841. 'This was in the year 1842 or 1843. 
 Judge Yancey was then on the bench. Joe Allan was then 
 the county and circuit clerk. The famous Asa G. Smith 
 was then sheriff. He is the man who absconded with the 
 funds of the county, being county tax collector as well as 
 sheriff. He attended the first 4th of July celebration ever 
 held in Greenfield and he attended the last one. The first 
 one was in 1841. Is there another living man who can 
 say this? He was present at the first dance ever held in 
 Greenfield. It was at the home of William Latham, just 
 before he had completed his new house. The house still 
 stands. Uncle Bud says when a man once gets music in 
 liis feet lie cannot keep still. The first jail in Greenfield 
 was built of logs and it stood near the old spring. It was 
 built high and there was a trap door near the roof. A 
 prisoner was taken to the top of the roof and then he 
 was compelled to descend a ladder into the jail. When 
 he was once safely inside the sheriff would take the ladder 
 out and close the trap door. In this jail the notorious Pete 
 Douglas was confined, waiting his trial for the murder of 
 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, his master and mistress. This jail 
 had three walls and it was impossible for a man in those
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 63 
 
 days to get out unless aided by man or the law. Pete was 
 found guilty and he was hanged about a mile south of 
 Greenfield by Sheriff Hedspeth. He was driven to the 
 place of hanging sitting on his coffin, and when the wagon 
 arrived at the right place the rope was tied around his 
 neck and the wagon was removed leaving the body dang- 
 ling in the air. 
 
 Mr. Scott is the only one living that was living in the 
 Pennsboro district at the time he came there. He and 
 Mrs. Scott lived happily together sixty-four years, seven 
 months, and six days. This is by far the longest period of 
 wedded life that has ever b?en alloted to any Dade county 
 couple and it is doubtful whether or not there is another 
 instance covering as many years in the history of the 
 southwest. They courted three years and still courted 
 sixty-four years afterwards. It touches his heart every 
 time these days are mentioned to him. The memory of 
 his wife is still very sweet to him and he loves to speak 
 of her many splendid sterling qualities. She was a most 
 excellent woman and her going is still lamented by the 
 scores of friends who remember her as a true woman and 
 a true companion to her husband and her home. There 
 were eight children born to this home. Two died in in- 
 fancy. The rest are living in or near the old vicinity. 
 Tom who lives in Kansas City, is the only child away 
 from home. Mr. Scott was a director in the Honey Creek 
 School for thirty years and he at one time was township 
 collector of Smith township. George Carmon brought the 
 first reaper to the Pennsboro district some years before the 
 war. Uncle Bu$ says it was a wonder. He saw the first 
 railway train at Tipton in the latter fifties. He is well 
 acquainted with the flint in making morning fire and many 
 times he was sent by his parents to a neighbor to borrow 
 fire. He is of Scotch-Irish descent. The old homestead 
 was entered by the father and he and Uncle Bud have 
 owned it ever since. Xo trouble to get abstract. While 
 justice of the peace he was present at the marriage of one 
 couple, Thomas Stovall and Martha Jane Douglas. The 
 young" couple rode up to Mr. Scott's front gate and told
 
 64 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 the errand. Mr. Scott climbed on top of the fence and 
 pronounced them husband and wife while they were seated 
 on their horses. He has perhaps been on more juries than 
 any other man in Dade county. He could not serve on a 
 murder jury because of the fact he does not believe in 
 capital punishment. 
 
 He is making his home with his daughter, Mrs. 
 Thomas Poindexter over in the Antioch district, his young- 
 est daughter. The elder daughter, Mrs. Lucy (Scott) 
 Sater lives at Miller. Dennis, is the youngest son and 
 he lives at Pennsboro. Thomas lives in Kansas City, Mrs. 
 Amanda Speer is a stister. There are twenty-three grand- 
 children and twenty-five great grand-children. In 1839 
 there was a school house built of round logs in twenty feet 
 of the present home of Dick Daigh. The neighbors as- 
 sembled and in less than a day the house was built and 
 daubbed inside and out. There was no such thing as a 
 nail in those days. He attended school in that building. 
 The Moores, the Penns and the Pritchards, the Allisons, 
 the Myrics, the Finleys and the Snadons also attended 
 this school. They went to school early in the morning 
 and stayed until late in the evening being in study for at 
 least ten hours. His first church was Antioch. Hiram 
 Sampsel and his wife, John Adams and C. C. Coble were 
 among the charter members. The first lights were made 
 by obtaining a flat rock with a hole in it and then fill the 
 hole with grease and place a string wick in it, the fore- 
 runner of the tallow dip and the common candle. These 
 lamps were extensively used in the early primitive days. 
 
 The first lumber was sawed by a whip saw. His father 
 and Thomas McBride sawed the first lumber in Dade 
 county. Some of the first plank ever sawed in the county 
 are still in existance on the Scott homestead in Pennsboro. 
 The scales in those days were rudely made and rocks were 
 used as weights. In those days about all that was needed 
 was to plant, the crop would sure follow without much 
 cultivation. The soil was new and rich and crops never 
 failed. The hospitality of those days was never equalled. 
 He delights to talk about the generosity and the faithful- 
 ness of the people of that early day.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 65 
 
 The Poindexter home is one of the best country homes 
 in the Pilgrim-Antioch district. Mr. Scott is tenderly 
 cared for by his daughter and her family and here is 
 where he will no doubt spend his last hours. He has been 
 ill for some months, the result of old age. He has been a 
 reader of the St. Louis Republic since 1848. He was mar- 
 ried in a brown green coat with the elbow out. 
 
 EARLY DISCOVERY OF COAL IN DADE COUNTY. 
 
 The coal belt of Dade County is located in the north- 
 western portion and consists of a large, uneven tract or 
 territory underlaid with a vein of bituminous coal, of ex- 
 cellent quality from five to fifty feet beneath the surface. 
 It was discovered by accident. About the year 1850, 
 Robert Courtney, an early settler in the Sons Creek neigh- 
 borhood was hunting wolves in the prairie near where 
 Sylvania now stands. After an unusually long tramp he 
 sat down on the ground to rest and in examining a craw 
 fish hole noticed that the out-put was filled witli fine cut- 
 tings of coal. The next day he returned with tools and 
 uncovered a wagon load which he hauled to Springfield 
 and sold for $1.00 per bushel. It was then used exclusively 
 for blacksmithing. This load of coal was taken from 
 section 17-32-28. 
 
 Since that time coal has been mined extensively for 
 local use, mostly by stripping and in some cases by slope 
 or drift. In 1854 when the Homestead Company was 
 formed in Allegheny City, Pa., headed by John Dyer, Sr., 
 for president; Hugh McCluey, Alexander Pitcairn and 
 John P. Flemming as agents of the company came to Dade 
 county and placed land warrants on several thousand 
 acres of land in the vicinity of Sylvania. The promoters 
 intended to build a manufacturing city at Sylvania to be 
 supported by a surrounding population of farmers. The 
 civil war blasted the enterprise and the ideal city was 
 never built. 
 
 Robert McCluey is a son of Hugh McCluey, one of the 
 original Homesteaders, and has been identified with the 
 coal industry of the country from the beginning.
 
 66 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 SAMUEL JACKSON WEIR, JR. 
 
 Personal and Reminiscent. 
 
 Samuel J. Weir, Jr., was born in Cooper County, Mis- 
 souri, on December 27, 1830, some eighteen miles south of 
 Booneville. Booneville was then a prosperous little vil- 
 lage town. The father, Samuel Weir, Sr., went to Cooper 
 County from Tennessee in 1818. He was a young man and 
 had lately married Miss Polly B. Stevens, of Kentucky. 
 The elder Weir established a home in Cooper County and 
 lived there until the spring of 1840, when he moved to Dade 
 County and established the Weir homestead near the north- 
 east limits of the city of Greenfield. While a citizen of 
 Cooper County, Father Weir first began the ministry, but 
 did not enter the profession to any great extent until he 
 became a citizen of Dade County. It is said that Father 
 Weir married the first couple ever married in Dade County. 
 He at once entered a large tract of land, and most of it is 
 still very fine in productiveness, and it is now furnishing 
 homes for many of their descendents. He was a hard- 
 working man and a splendid financier, very successful in 
 everything he undertook. He 1 built the old log church on 
 the Weir Camp Ground about 1842. Alexander Long was 
 one of the elders of that congregation. Father Lon<? was 
 the father of the late Arch M. Long, who is still re- 
 membered by all the older citizenship. Rev. Jeff Montgom- 
 ery was one of the ministers of this church. He came here 
 in the early forties. Rev. Mr. Smith and Rev. Mr. Johnson 
 were ministers of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at 
 that time. Joseph Davidson, the great-grandfather of 
 .raincs Davidson, did some preaching for the Methodist. 
 Rev. Pensor, a teacher as well as minister, was the first 
 Presbyterian minister. The latter forties, Rev. Mulkey 
 came to this section and ministered for those of the Chris- 
 tian church faith. 
 
 The old log church on the Weir Camp Grounds was 
 open to all faiths, including the Baptist, who were led by 
 Messrs. Buckley and Buckner, two splendid pioneer min- 
 isters, whose work shows to this day. The old log church
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 67 
 
 remained on that camp ground until about 1861, when it 
 was torn down and moved to the Jonathan Weir farm, 
 where it was used for school and church gatherings. While 
 the old building stood on the camp ground it was used for 
 a schoolhouse, and here is where Helm Wetzel, Pies Mont- 
 gomery, Arch M. Long and his brother, the Allisons, the 
 Hoyles and the Weirs attended school. Tom Rankin was 
 one of the early teachers in that school. He was after- 
 ward made County Superintendent of Schools, the first 
 one Dade County ever had. Rev. Rankin and Rev. Samuel 
 Mitchell, and Luther Mitchell, all prominent in the early 
 church work in the ministry, went to this school in their 
 young days. In the year 1840 there was standing a log 
 cabin, where the business house of Ed Shaw now stands, 
 and this cabin was used for school purposes, a subscrip- 
 tion school. Uncle Sam went to that school along with the 
 McDowells, the Allisons, the Lacks, Aunt Matilda, the 
 Latham girls, all attended this school. Aunt Matilda caused 
 the entire class to hustle in order to keep up with her in the 
 spelling class, as well as in the other branches of study. 
 She is still living and is dearly loved by a host of people. 
 There were eight children born to the Father Weir 
 home. They were all born in Cooper County. The family 
 was brought to Dade County in ox wagons, with one little 
 horse cart drawn by a horse, in which the mother rode 
 the entire journey. They were nearly a week on the way. 
 They grazed their cattle along the way. He had a good 
 lot of cattle that he brought with him, some sheep and 
 horses. When^they arrived at the place where Greenfield 
 now stands there was not a house there. The Allison house 
 was standing in the northern portion of what is now the 
 town. Father Weir, Nelson McDowell, a Mr. Anderson 
 and John M. Rankin, the man who laid out the city of 
 Greenfield, composed a committee to look for the county 
 seat site. After much investigation, they determined that 
 the site where Greenfield stands was the most feasible and, 
 therefore, recommended that the county seat be located 
 there. The old town spring was then a gusher and it at- 
 tracted the attention of all the people, and was one great
 
 68 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 cause of the committee selecting this as a county seat site. 
 Rank in was also the county surveyor. 
 
 There were but few homes in the country then, the 
 Lacks, the McMillans, the Wetzels, the Longs, the Landers, 
 the Allisons lived in the country. They were all newcomers 
 and the country was new to each of them. The McMillans 
 came in 1838 and the Scotts over on the Pennsylvania Prai- 
 rie came in 1837. The Wetzels came about the year 1837. 
 The nearest mill was then at Hulston. It was then called 
 Campbell's Mill. During a dry season they were compelled 
 to go to Bower's mill over on Spring River. The mail in 
 those days came from Bolivar, and the nearest store was at 
 Springfield and Bolivar. Jones and Wilson erected the first 
 store building where the Dade County Bank now stands, 
 about 1842. This was the first store in Greenfield. William 
 K. Latham, who became postmaster, the first one, was at 
 last given charge of this store. The first mail after Green- 
 field had a postoffice was brought from Bolivar once a 
 week. The first courthouse was on the ground where the 
 Grether store now stands. It was a frame structure. After- 
 wards a brick was built, which was destroyed during the 
 war. The father and mother are buried in the Weir Cem- 
 eteiy. The father died in 1S48; the mother died in 1884. 
 Transfer of land was made from father to son only once. 
 
 Judge Yancy was the first judge; he was a Springfield 
 citizen, and among the first attorneys, Little Berry Ilen- 
 d ricks, John C. Price, Robert Crawford, a man by the 
 name of Payne Otter, and one by the name of Finch. The 
 early doctors were Tuttle and Chinneyworth. 
 
 lie was present at the hanging of Pete Douglas. On 
 the day of execution Pete v/as attired in white garments 
 and driven to the place of execution. Uncle Samuel was 
 there and witnessed it. He says it was the most revolting 
 scene in his whole life. Rev. Mr. Gould made the prayer 
 just before the execution. 
 
 The old wooden wheel clock furnished the time for 
 the most favored, while those not so well favored depended 
 upon the sun. They carded, spun and wove the cloth that 
 made their garments. Hemp still comes in the Weir or-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 69 
 
 chard, where the seed was sown nearly seventy-five years 
 ago. The hemp was used to make ropes. The old saddle 
 hags Father Weir used are still in possession of Uncle 
 Sam. In IS 53 William Wilson moved with his family from 
 Tennessee to the Limestone country, and remained there 
 one year and then sold out and went to Greene County. 
 At this home is where Sam first met his wife, Mattie Wilson. 
 After their going to Greene County Uncle Sam went too, 
 every once in a while, until he returned with Miss Wilson 
 as Mrs. Weir. This marriage occurred nearly sixty years 
 ago, in 1858. 
 
 The first one huried in the Weir cemetery was John 
 Davidson, an old bachelor, who was huried there before the 
 year 1840. Father Weir planted an orchard when he first 
 came here, and some of the old trees are still standing. 
 They made their horse collars out of corn husks, and the 
 names were made of wood. The shoes were home-made and 
 all the garments they wore were home-made. 
 
 Father Weir had five slaves and when he died he left 
 them to his widow. He was a Jackson Democrat. He was 
 a self-made man and never quailed at any responsibility 
 that met him. lie possessed a good library in those early 
 days, one of the best in the history of Dade County. 
 
 The flies were so bad in this country at that time that 
 the horses had to be kept covered during the summer and 
 fall months. The old log house, now weather-boarded, the 
 one Father Weir built in 1840, is still standing, and here 
 is where Uncle Sam still lives. The family lives surround- 
 ing the old homestead, except Don and Frank; Frank in 
 Wichita and Don in Lamar, Colorado. 
 
 HISTORY OF THE WHEELER FAMILY 
 IN DADE COUNTY. 
 
 In the year 1838 James Wheeler, the Grandfather of 
 "Jim" Wheeler, was the first Wheeler to come to Dade 
 County. Samuel Wheeler, Sr., father of Samuel Wheeler 
 of Polk Township, went to Illinois from Tennessee in 1836, 
 and came to Dade County in 1841. He put up a cabin in
 
 70 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Polk Township, east of the river, and entered a large tract 
 of Ir, nd between where the city of Everton now stands and 
 Dado vi lie. Samuel Wheeler and his brother, Francis 
 Marion Wheeler of Everton, are the only living repre- 
 sentatives of this pioneer. Samuel was only 17 years old 
 when his father came to Missouri. He was born in 1824 and 
 now resides on the place where he has lived since 1866. 
 He recalls the fact of the Kirby family being here when 
 they came, and the Tarrant family coming a year or so 
 afterward. John Tarrant was particularly an interesting 
 pioneer, being one of the early assessors and tax collectors 
 of the county. It was the practice in those early days to 
 make the assessment and the collection at the same time, and 
 then to carry the revenue in gold or currency, horseback, 
 to Jefferson City. In 1841 the nearest postoffice was Spring- 
 field, where his father, Samuel Wheeler, and his uncle, 
 James Wheeler, did most of their trading. The first 
 schools in the county were subscription schools and located 
 at Pennsylvania Prairie. In 1842 Samuel Wheeler, Sr., 
 started a subscription school on the old Wheeler homestead, 
 and taught the same two years. Afterward he taught school 
 at several different places. The first church was a Baptist 
 church, located northeast of Dadeville, and was destroyed 
 during the war. It was called Mt. Pisgah. One of the 
 early churches of the county was the Sinking Creek church. 
 Four different buildings have been erected on this site. 
 Rev. Thomas Kelley was one of the early preachers and 
 married most of the early settlers. He died many years 
 a.u-o. In the early forties there was a traveling preacher 
 in these parts, but his name and denomination has escaped 
 the memory of the oldest settler. 
 
 In those early days gourds were used universally as 
 drinking cups, salt and soap vessels and other purposes 
 where metal is now employed. The school houses were 
 built of logs, having but one door, and a "chink" removed 
 for a window. The desks were planks put on pegs driven 
 in the walls and held in place by notches in the ends of the 
 pegs. The seats were split saplings, and the floors made 
 of puncheons. Xo particular course of study was followed,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 71 
 
 each scholar choosing his own studies and bringing the 
 books he fancied most. 
 
 In clearing out the land the old "bull-tongue" plow 
 was used and oxen the only teams. Horses were used only 
 to ride. Mr. Wheeler recalls going to church in a large 
 ox wagon. Each young fellow would get his best girl and 
 pile into the Wheeler wagon with chairs. This wagon was 
 drawn by two yoke of oxen, and since the traveling was 
 slow it furnished a splendid opportunity to "spark," both 
 going and coming. 
 
 Corn was ground largely by hand until the advent of 
 mills. The usual method was grating the soft corn on a 
 tin punched full of holes. The first mill on the Hulston 
 site was known as the Pemberton mill. This was erected 
 in 1840. Henry Pemberton was the miller, and ground 
 wheat and corn. The bolting was done by hand. The 
 threshing was done by tramping with horses. A hard piece 
 of ground would be cleared off, the wheat piled on and the 
 horses ridden in a circle. In the harvest, hand sickles were 
 used, and a good hand could cut and bind one acre per 
 day. One dollar per day was counted big wages for a 
 harvest hand, many working for less. Rails were cut and 
 split of a uniform length of ten feet, all the timber being- 
 small. Very little saw timber was to be found any place. 
 The present growth of black oak were mere saplings in 
 those days. Guy Clopton was among the very early set- 
 tlers, coming in 1882. Also John Crisp's father and Ingalls 
 came at about the same time. Guy Clopton set out the first 
 orchard in Dadc County, and tradition says that at one time 
 the largest peach tree in the United States grew on the 
 ground where Joseph Rubenstein's house now stands in 
 Greenfield. 
 
 The largest apple tree in the state of Missouri was 
 located on the old James Wheeler farm. It was 9 feet 10 
 inches in circumference, 7 feet from the ground. 
 
 Wild game, deer and turkey, were very plentiful in 
 3842. There were no bear here then, no Indians, and fish- 
 ing was good. Uncle Samuel Wheeler freighted from Kan-
 
 72 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 sas City to New Mexico, using six yoke of oxen, and greased 
 his wagon with tar from old Tennessee. 
 
 Doctors being scarce in those days, medicine was 
 largely of home manufacture. A favorite pill was made 
 from white walnut bark, which when peeled upward, acted 
 as an emetic, and if peeled downward was used as a physic. 
 Among the early doctors to practice in Dade County, Dr. 
 Perkins and Dr. Bender were about the first. Midwifery, 
 which today is almost a lost art, was practiced extensively 
 then. Xancy Julian and (Irandma Wheeler traveled many 
 miles on horseback and stayed for weeks at a time with 
 patients on these errands. Large families and few deaths 
 were tbe rule. 
 
 Samuel Wheeler says that in 1842 money was very 
 scarce, there being no gold and only a little silver. Cows 
 sold for $.1.00 each; hogs were very cheap, and $40 would 
 buy a fine horse. Corn sold at 10 cents per bushel, and 
 whiskey, either corn or rye, could be had for 25 cents per 
 gallon, and there was very little drunkenness. 
 
 Samuel "Wheeler was born November 20th, 1824, son 
 of Samuel and Margaret (Cowan) Wheeler. He had three 
 brothers and six sisters, all of whom are dead execpt his 
 brothci-, Francis M., living at Everton. Tie was married 
 in 1859 to Mary Driskell, a native of Michigan, who was 
 born August 16th, 1840. They have three children, two 
 boys and one girl : 
 
 (1) David, born September 21st, 1860; lives in Colo- 
 rado. 
 
 (2) Margaret, born in 1864, now the wife of William 
 Landers of Dadeville. 
 
 (.')) Lewis, born in 1873, married Annie Hurst, daugh- 
 ter of Joe and Belle Hurst. Her father is dead, mother a 
 widow and lives in Everton. They have four children: 
 
 (1) Emil I)., married Eva Drummond, a native of 
 Dade County. 
 
 (2) Kolen Joe. 
 
 (3) Evert. 
 
 (4) Mary Belle.
 
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 Lewis is farming in Polk Township. Farm consists of 
 120 acres. Pie lives in a frame house built by his father in 
 1871. 
 
 Samuel Wheeler is a Republican, a member of the 
 Baptist church, served in the Home Guards during the war. 
 In 1851 he was engaged in freighting from Kansas City 
 westward, and in 1852 he and his brother Marion went to 
 the gold fields of California. They arrived in 1853 and 
 left in 1857. He returned to Dade County via the Isthmus 
 of Panama, bringing $1,500 in glittering gold with him, 
 with which he purchased a home in Dade County. 
 
 Sa'nuel Wheeler is still hale and hearty for a man of 
 his years, and delights to talk of the old days in the county 
 when their voting precinct was located on Sinking Creek, 
 a distance of 12 miles, and when the voting was done vice 
 I'oce, from president down, each man yelling the name of 
 his candidate, which a clerk recorded. All buildings were 
 put up out of logs, and without nails. In making a roof 
 they used a log for what they called an eave-pole, and upon 
 this was put a log called a butting pole. Against this pole 
 the roof boards were ended and the process followed till 
 the roof was complete. All cooking was done on the fire- 
 places, and pot-hooks were in common use. The crane was 
 considered a wonderful invention. Horses, mules, hogs and 
 cattle were driven to St. Louis and other distant places to 
 market. Salt was brought from Sedalia. For many years 
 Springfield was their nearest postoffice, and later, Green- 
 field.
 
 Chapter 4 
 
 MILITARY AFFAIRS. 
 
 Public Sentiment. The groat majority of the people 
 of Dado County have always boon loyal to the Government 
 of the United States, notwithstanding the fact that many 
 of them were' reared under the influences of the institution 
 of slavery. During the Mexican War the county furnished 
 a company of soldiers under command of Capt. J. J. Clark- 
 son that did excellent service. 
 
 When the late Civil War began, in 1861, the pooplo of 
 the northern half of the county were generally loyal to the 
 Union, while many in the southern half were in full sym- 
 pathy with secession and in favor of the Southern Con- 
 federacy; but, upon the whole, a great majority of the 
 citizens of the county were loyal to the United States. Some 
 of the recent immigrants from the Eastern states especial- 
 ly Illinois moved back, and there enlisted in the Union 
 Army. Soon after the war began, John T. Coffee and other 
 Southern sympathizers enlisted a number of men in Dade 
 County, but, owing to the vigilance of the loyal citizens, 
 who wore forming organizations for the Union army, they 
 were mostly taken beyond the limits of the county to be 
 organized, and later a largo number of men followed Price's 
 army southward, and became Confederate soldiers, but 
 then- is no way of ascertaining their numbers. 
 
 Troops. Several companies were organized within the 
 county for the Union Army, of which mention is made as 
 follows: Companies A and 1), of the Sixth Regiment Cav- 
 alry Missouri Volunteers, were raised almost wholly with- 
 in the county of Dade their organizations being completed 
 July 4, 1M!1. About the same time Company E, of the same 
 regiment, was organized, having been recruited equally 
 from Dade and Cedar Counties. Clark Wright, the princi- 
 pal mover in the organization of Company A, became its
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 75 
 
 first captain, but was made colonel of the regiment upon its 
 organization, and Thomas A. Swit/ler was mustered as cap- 
 tain of the company. John II. Paynter and Thomas Stock- 
 still were mustered in as first and second lieutenants there- 
 of. The first officers of Company 1) were: Captain, Wil- 
 liam H. Crockett, and lieutenants, Jesse C. Kirby and John 
 C. Porter. The first officers of Company E were: Captain, 
 Austin Ilubbard, and lieutenants, Thomas Astloy and Jas- 
 per Burris. Company L, also of the same regiment, was 
 raised, in July, 1862, from Dado, Polk and Greene Counties 
 more than one-half of the company being from Dade. The 
 first officers of this company were: Captain, Jesse C 1 . Kir- 
 by, promoted from first lieutenant in Company I), and lieu- 
 tenants, J. W. Cormack and Luther I). Porter. 
 
 The companies comprising; this regiment were first 
 formed into three battalions, commanded by Major Wright, 
 "Major \Vood and Captain Hawkins. Wright's battalion 
 fought in the skirmishes of Copridge's Mills and Wet 
 Glaize; Hawkins' in the battle of Fredericktown, and 
 Wood's in the battles of Salem and West Plains. These 
 three battalions were organized as a regiment, February 
 .14, 18(52, Major Clark Wright being appointed colonel; Ma- 
 jor S. X. Wood, lieutenant-colonel, and Captain Hawkins, 
 first major. The field of war occupied by this regiment was 
 Southern Missouri, Arkansas and portions of Louisiana 
 and Mississippi. It was often separated, the companies be- 
 ing detached and sent to many different points, and were 
 often engaged with the enemy. The regiment fought in the 
 battles of Champion's Hill, Black River and Bridgeport, 
 in Mississippi; fook part in the seige and capture of Yicks- 
 burg, also in the movement upon and capture of Jackson, 
 and in many other movements. During the years 1864 and 
 18(55, u]) to the time of muster out, it was stationed in the 
 Department of the Gulf, where it participated in several 
 engagements. Companies B, C, F, G, II, 1 and K were 
 mustered out at expiration of term, in the months of De- 
 cember, 1864, and January, 1865. The remaining compan- 
 ies, A, 1), E and I, composed of the veterans and recruits 
 of the regiment, were mustered out September 12, 1865.
 
 76 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Late in the spring or early summer of 1862, a State 
 militia company (Union) was organized in Greenfield, and 
 on the day that the officers were elected and the organization 
 completed, and all were sworn into the service by Enrolling 
 Officer John B. Clark, of Dadeville, it was reported by a 
 volunteer courier from the country, who came in "under 
 whip and spurs," that a rebel force under Joe Shelby and 
 John T. Coffee were advancing upon the town. At this 
 instant the faithful enrolling officer, Clark, knowing that 
 he was the one most desired and likely to receive the harsh- 
 est treatment by the enemy, went to the home of W. K. 
 Latham and asked the good lady of the house to hide him. 
 This she did by putting him into a hole under the building 
 where vegetables were kept through a trap door in the 
 floor, over which she hastily spread a carpet. The enemy 
 rushed into town and captured all of the new company, 
 except a few who had retired to their homes in the vicinity, 
 and searched eagerly for John B. Clark, but did not find 
 him. All of the militiamen captured were sworn not to 
 take up arms against the so-called Southern Confederacy. 
 Afterward, upon being exchanged, nearly all of them vol- 
 unteered in the United States service. 
 
 Company M of the Eighth Regiment Cavalry Missouri 
 Volunteers was mustered into the service in August, 1862, 
 about one-half of it having been recruited in Dade, and the 
 other half in Polk County. The first captain of the com- 
 pany was X. S. McCluer, who died at Forsythe, Mo., Jan- 
 uary 24, 18G.'>. His successor was Capt. Alfred Kennedy, 
 who resigned February 24, 1865. lie was succeeded by 
 Capt. X. B. McDowell, who was mustered out with the regi 
 ment. The first lieutenant was Samuel G. Appleby, and the 
 second, David L. Burnes. The regiment to which this com- 
 pany belonged operated mostly in Southern Missouri and 
 Arkansas and down the Mississippi, and participated in 
 many different engagements. It was mustered out at ex- 
 piration of service at Little Rock, Ark., on the 20th day of 
 July, 1865, moving thence to Benton Barracks, Mo., where, 
 on the 2nd day of August following, it received final pay, 
 and the men dispersed to their respective homes.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 77 
 
 Companies E. and I of the Fifteenth Regiment Cav- 
 alry, Missouri Volunteers, were raised in Dade County early 
 in 1863. The officers of the former were Capt. Edmond J. 
 Morris and Lieutenants George F. Alder and Joel T. Hem- 
 bree. The officers of the latter were Capt. John H. Howard 
 and Lieutenants Robert Cowan and William K. Pyle. All 
 of these officers served until the regiment was mustered 
 out of service. Eight companies composing this regiment 
 were, on the 1st day of April, 1863, organized at Mt. Ver- 
 non, Mo., into what was known as the Second Provisional 
 Regiment. On the 10th day of May following it was changed 
 from the Second to the Seventh Provisional Regiment, and, 
 in September and October following, another battalion was 
 added to it. Afterward, under orders of the War Depart- 
 ment dated June 10, 1864, the Seventh Provisional Regi- 
 ment was mustered into the United States service as the 
 Fifteenth Cavalry, Missouri Volunteers, for the term of 
 twenty months dating back from November 1, 1863, from 
 which time the men had been doing actual service as State 
 troops, without pay. This regiment did excellent service 
 in Southwestern Missouri and Northwestern Arkansas, in 
 fighting and extinguishing guerrillas and bushwhackers. 
 It was mustered out at expiration of service July, 1, 1865. 
 
 Effects of the Strife. Dade County suffered terribly 
 from the ravages of the war. On one occasion, during the 
 early part, while the Union State Militia were occupying 
 Greenfield, a party of guerrillas, in the interest of the 
 Southern cause, and for the purpose of plunder, made a raid 
 upon the town. So sudden was the charge that the militia- 
 men had not time to* assemble for defense, but each one, 
 from the several houses where they happened to be, fired 
 upon the enemy, killing one and compelling them to fall 
 back. They fled southward and burned the houses of many 
 Union men on their way. This and other depredations so 
 enraged the militia that squads of them, sent into the coun- 
 try, soon surpassed their orders and resorted to desperate 
 measures in retaliation, such as burning the houses which 
 harbored bushwhackers, whereupon both sides became in- 
 furiated and more or less indiscriminately applied the torch
 
 _78 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and killed defenseless men. A number of citizens were 
 killed in tlieir fields, or at their homes, or on the public 
 roads, by unknown bushwhackers, and many dwellings and 
 much other property throughout the county was laid in 
 ashes. The capture of Greenfield and burning of the court- 
 house has been mentioned elsewhere. Greenfield was occu- 
 pied a portion of the time during the war by the militia, 
 and at other times by detachments from the cavalry regi- 
 ments previously noted. The many cruel depredations, the 
 killing of individuals, and other atrocities committed in 
 Dade County during the war period would furnish mate- 
 rial sufficient in itself to fill a volume. Time, however, has 
 served to mitigate these evil effects, and those who once 
 fought as enemies, divided by bitter prejudices, have long 
 since ceased to harbor ill feeling, and now work side by 
 side 1 , united in sentiment, with the one sincere ambition of 
 promoting public good. 
 
 o 
 
 CIVIL WAR RECORDS AND PERSONAL LIFE OF 
 RALEIGH J. SHIPLEY. 
 
 Greenfield, Mo., October 17, 1916. 
 
 I will try and give an outline of the names of the field 
 officers and the names of the men that were in Company M 
 of the Eighth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry. I was the first 
 man that volunteered in the company. 
 Field Officers: 
 
 Washington F. Gerger, Colonel, Steelville, Mo. 
 
 Elias B. Baldwin, Lieutenant Colonel, Xaperville, Mo. 
 
 John W. Lisenby, 1st Major, Springfield, Mo. 
 
 Joseph (J. Rich, 2nd Major, Lebanon, Mo. 
 
 William J. Teed, 3rd Major, Xeosho, Mo. 
 Staff Officers: 
 
 Josiah Lane, Adjutant, Bolivar, Mo. 
 
 A. M. Sevier, (Quartermaster, Neosho, Mo. 
 
 Luther J. Mathew, Com. Sy., Chicago, 111. 
 
 E. A. Clark, Surgeon, Chicago, 111. 
 
 F. 11. Van Eatan, Assistant Surgeon, Jacksonville, 111.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 79 
 
 Commissioned Officers of Company M : 
 
 First Captain Nathan S. McClure, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 Second Captain, Alfred Kenedy, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 First Lieutenant, Samuel G. Appleby, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 Second Lieutenant, David P. Burns, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Non-Commissioned Officers : 
 
 1st. Nelson B. McDowell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 2nd. Benjamin W. McBryar, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 3rd. Alexander Foster, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 4th. James K. P. Jump, Bolivar, Mo. 
 
 5th. John D. Pitts, Bolivar, Mo. 
 
 6th. John M. Tarbctt, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 7th. Edward Bristow, Stockton, Mo. 
 
 8th. William II. Hook, Bolivar, Mo. 
 
 9th. James R. Stark, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Corporals : 
 
 1. James S. Appleby, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 2. Joseph H. Jump, Bolivar, Mo. 
 
 3. John W. Davis, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 4. William II. Hubb, Greenfield, M.o 
 
 5. John J. Pyett. Bolivar, Mo. 
 Thomas Roberts, Bugler, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Oskar M. Griggsby, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Edward Barbour, Gorier, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 James Taylor, Blacksmith, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 Privates : 
 
 John H. Anderson, Stockton, Mo. 
 Severly Barbour, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 Israel W. Burns, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 Proctor M. Burns, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 William W. Bishop, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 Zach A. Bond, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 William Box, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 Jacob Beem, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 Warner Bridger, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 Daniel P. Brock, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 William Bird, Greenfield, Mo. 
 William S. Beal, Greenfield, Mo.
 
 80 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Robert A. Bales, Greenfield, Mo. 
 James B. Bering, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Berry Duncan, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Olivar Duncan, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Green Darrell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Turley Emerson, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Nimrod Ford, Springfield, Mo. 
 Thomas Frazier, Bolivar, Mo. 
 James Gibbs, Greenfield, Mo. 
 William J. Griffin, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Thomas B. Griffin, Bolivar, Mo. 
 William D. Griffis, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Samuel Graves, Bolivar, Mo. 
 John Q. Greer, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Samuel M. Griffith, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Nathan Hunt, Mt. Vernon, Mo. 
 Marion Hornbeck, Stockton, Mo. 
 Olaborn 11. ITarman, Buffalo, Mo. 
 William L. Holloway, Bolivar, Mo. 
 John Iluckaby, Stockton, Mo. 
 Jacob Huft, Stockton, Mo. 
 John Heard, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 John B. Hart, Pittsburg, Mo. 
 James Ingles, Sentinel Prairie, Mo. 
 Samuel King, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Josiah Kimberlan, Greenfield, Mo. 
 William C. Kilingsworth, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Josiah Lane, Bolivar, Mo. 
 llarvie II. Morris, Greenfield, Mo. 
 FJarvie L. Morris, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Maxwell Mitchell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 James A. Mitchell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 John A. Mitchell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Moses B. Mitchell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Francis M. McGinnis, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Green M. McGinnis, Bolivar, Mo. 
 James M. Molone, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Thomas C. Antens, Greenfild, Mo. 
 Thomas B. Puckett, Greenfield, Mo.
 
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 Nathan K. Pope, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Henry J. Pope, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Thomas Paterson, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Tilman B. Perryman, Bolivar, Mo. 
 John Polard, Stockton, Mo. 
 Barney Pitts, Elkton, Mo. 
 David Parsons, Elkton, Mo. 
 David Rutledge, Springfield, Mo. 
 Charles Roundtree, Elkton, Mo. 
 Thomas Roberts, Fayettville, Ark. 
 Jesse Robinett, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Samuel Rodgers, Greenfield, Mo. 
 James E. Saling, Greenfield, Mo. 
 John M. Saling, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Raleigh J. Shipley, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Ephriam B. Shipley, Greenfield, Mo. 
 John Simons, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Frederick Soloman, Greenfield, Mo. 
 John R. Sewell, Springfield, Mo. 
 Elisha Starkey, Elkton, Mo. 
 William C. Talent, Stockton, Mo. 
 Francis A. Tuckness, Buffalo, Mo. 
 Newton J. Underwood, Greenfield, Mo. 
 William C. Watkins, Greenfield, Mo. 
 George W. "Watkins, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Jason Williams, Humansville, Mo. 
 William Wilson, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Benjamin Wood, Bolivar, Mo. 
 James M. Zumalt, Bolivar, Mo. 
 James A. Brown, Arkansas. 
 James W. Davenport, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Terry W. Davenport, Greenfield, Mo. 
 David W. Duncan, Bolivar, Mo. 
 Oscar M. Grigsby, Bolivar, Mo. 
 John W. McDowell, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Willis Price, Prairie County, Arkansas. 
 Charles Spencer, Arkansas. 
 William Gay, Greenfield, Mo.
 
 ^2 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Feelix J. Appleby, Greenfield, Mo. 
 Thomas Puckett, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 The above is a complete list of officers and privates of 
 Company M, 8th Missouri Voluntary Cavalry. I was the 
 first man that volunteered in this company. It was the 
 first company that was made up in Greenfield, Missouri for 
 the United States service and out of 65 men that went into 
 this company, there are only three of that number now 
 living in the county. Uncle James Taylor is living in 
 Lockwood. He is about 90 years old ; John A. Mitchell, 
 79. He is living on a farm six miles northwest of Green- 
 field on the Coal Bank road, and the writer of this history, 
 Raleigh J. Shipley, is living on a farm one-half mile west 
 and one mile north of the Public Square of Greenfield, the 
 County Seat of Bade County, Missouri. I am living about 
 one mile from the old farm that my father settled on in 
 the fall of 1852, but he came here from Warren County, 
 Tennessee, in the fall of 1850, almost 66 years ago. I was 
 six years old the 26th of June, when we landed in Dade 
 County, the first of November, 1850. I lived with my 
 parents until the war broke out, but didn't enlist in the 
 regular army until the 30th of August, 1862. My father 
 was a cripple and I was put to plowing when I was only 
 ten years old. I never had any schooling. I never was in 
 school over two months in my life. What little education I 
 have I got by studying the school books that I bought for 
 my children to go to school. I have always been in favor 
 of good public schools. I served twenty years out of thirty 
 on the School Board after 1 went to housekeeping. This 
 picture was taken for the History on the 24th day of Octo- 
 ber, 1916, on the south side of our home on the east side 
 of the Greenfield and Stockton road. I was 72 years old 
 the 26th of last June and Mrs. Shipley was 70 the 7th 
 day of last April. The object of this picture is to show to 
 this generation and to the next generation just how we 
 had to work and make a living. My wife and I moved to 
 an 80-acre piece of land two miles east of Lockwood. 
 There was an old log building on the land when I bought
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 83^ 
 
 it. The house was about the center of the eighty, but the 
 roof, floor and doors were all rotted down and taken away. 
 I took the house down and moved it to the northeast corner 
 of the eighty and rebuilt it. I made clapboards two feet 
 long, went to the timber and cut my rafters. They were 
 post oak and black oak poles. I scalped off one side of 
 them to straighten the top side of them. I put the rafters 
 up and made out to get rough edge sheeting enough to nail 
 the two foot boards on. I put them on shingle fashion; 
 that is. it just showed eight inches. I boxed up the gable 
 ends and we moved into the house without windows or door 
 shutter or chimney. Now I am going to tell you about our 
 furniture. My father and I went to my grandfather's 
 Son's Creek farm and got some walnut rails out of the 
 fence and made a bedstead and bored holes through the 
 side and head rails and also some rope cord to hold up the 
 bedding, and the other bedstead I took a two-inch auger 
 and bored one hole in the back wall and one in the side 
 wall just back of the door and then I took a round pole 
 about four inches through and three feet long and bored 
 two holes into it, and then took a pole six and one-half feet 
 long and put it in one hole in the wall and the other end 
 in the bedpost. .Then I put one four feet long in the other 
 hole in the wall and the other end in the post and then I 
 nailed a piece of timber to the wall to hold up my slats 
 and that was our other bedstead. Our table was made out 
 of rough oak plank about 3x4 feet in length. I bought 
 three or four country-made chairs, and we have also in 
 our house a small arm chair that I got Squire Warren to 
 make for our oldest child, Anna. She was born the 10th 
 day of March, 1867. It has been 49 years since I had the 
 chair made. She was eight months old and that would 
 make the chair 49 years old. Every piece of the chair is 
 good yet. TVe raised seven children and they all used it 
 and several of our grandchildren use it. Our boy Albert 
 wore the front and back post almost into the rounds. He 
 would turn it down and push it all over the house learning 
 to walk.
 
 ^4 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Now I will get back to the old log cabin. We moved 
 in this cabin without any floor or door shutters. I bought 
 a stone chimney of Marion Holder about two miles east 
 of my house, and took my father's ox team and wagon 
 and would haul stone all day and at night I would build up 
 a fire on one side of the house and I would chink the 
 cracks in that side before we went to bed and the next 
 night I would build my fire for a light to work by and 
 chink, and mother says I kept moving around in this 
 way until I got the house all chinked. I got enough floor- 
 ing plank from my uncle George Shipley, which they had 
 taken out of a barn, that had been used for a threshing 
 floor. I also got enough lumber from him to make two 
 doors. I made the doors out of rough oak lumber. I 
 went to the timber and ciit some small logs and hued one 
 side of them and put them in for sleepers then laid the 
 floor; then father and I drug up a lot of logs and rolled 
 them together and hauled a few loads of lime stone rock 
 and put on the logs then set it afire and burnt lime to point 
 my house and put up my chimney. I hired Uncle James 
 Mitchell, a brother to my mother, to help me put up the 
 chimney and point the cracks in the house and make and 
 hang my door shutters. We lived in this house about 
 seven years. We cooked our grub in these old pots that 
 is shown in this picture, and Mrs. Shipley carded the cot- 
 ton and spun the thread on the old spinning wheel that is 
 shown in the picture and then wove the cloth on an old 
 home-made loom that made our under bed ticks, table 
 cloths and hand towels. The scythe and cradle is what 
 we cut our wheat and oats with. I have cut hundreds of 
 acres with one of them. I cut, bound and shocked fifty 
 dozen a day and T have mowed, raked and shocked ten ton 
 of prairie hay a day with a mowing blade and pitch fork. 
 1 never plowed with two horses to a breaking or stubble 
 plow before the Civil War. We did all of our breaking 
 with a yoke of oxen. My father always kept a big yoke 
 of oxen to plow and do our hauling- with and I have driven 
 as many as five and six yoke of oxen to a prairie plow. I 
 hauled hundreds of loads of wood from my father's old
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 85 
 
 home place to Greenfield right along the Old Papinsville 
 road that runs right by my door with old Buck and Berry. 
 We chopped the timber and split the rails to fence our 
 farm. I have chopped the timber and split thousands of 
 rails in my life. I cut, bound and shocked six acres of 
 wheat the year I was 66 years old. That was six years ago 
 last harvest and I have my doubts if there is another man 
 in the county or maybe not in the state that can cut that 
 amount of grain by hand. The forty acre tract of land 
 my father bought in 1852 had two small log rooms on it 
 and four or five acres of land in cultivation. The land was 
 timbered land, so we would clear the timber and brush off 
 three or four acres every winter and we would make rails 
 out of the best of the timber to fence the land, the rest 
 of the timber we would use for fire wood and we hauled 
 some to town and the big rough logs we rolled up in log 
 heaps and burnt them to get them out of the way. I have 
 seen lots of better timber burnt up than we have to use 
 for saw timber now. My father built a good log house on 
 the place a few years after we settled on the place and 
 lived in that house as long as he lived. He died when I 
 was thirty-six years old and my mother died about three or 
 four years later. My mother's maiden name was Mitchell. 
 Her father, James Mitchell, had six boys and four girls. 
 My mother was the third child in the family. The first 
 child was a boy, William Mitchell, the second a girl, Mary 
 Mitchell and my mother's name was Lucinda Mitchell. The 
 Mitchell family are all dead but one, that is Elizabeth 
 Cartwright. She is living in Lockwood now, with her 
 oldest daughter, Sarah J. Larence. She is 81 years old. 
 My grandfather was 85 years old when he died. He was 
 of Dutch descent and my grandmother was of Irish 
 decent. Her maiden name was Martha McGregory. On 
 my father's side my Grandfather Shipley was of Irish 
 decent. His father came from Ireland in an early day. 
 He was among the Puritans, the first settlers in America. 
 My grandfather, Raleigh Shipley, was born and lived in 
 North Carolina, but moved to Waren County, Tennessee 
 when a young man and was among the first settlers of
 
 8J> HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Tennessee. He was in General Jackson's army in 1812 
 and went with General Jackson to Mobile, Alabama. He 
 lived to be 85 years old. My grandmother Shipley was of 
 Dutch decent and she had been dead several years before 
 we left Tennessee. Father came to Dade county in the 
 fall of 1851 and settled on a farm two miles southeast of 
 Greenfield, Missouri. His family is all dead except two 
 girls and one boy. Aunt Lucinda Mitchell, the oldest girl 
 that is living, is in Greenfield. She is ninety-some odd 
 years old, the other girl is living out near Golden City in 
 the west part of Dade county. She is eighty odd years old. 
 George M. Shipley is 72 years old and is living in Lock- 
 wood, Missouri. He served three years in Company A, 
 Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry in the Union Army. 
 
 My father lived on his farm three miles northwest of 
 Greenfield all through the Civil War. He had the last 
 horse taken, two or three times during the war, and Price's 
 Army took about everything that he raised on the farm in 
 the summer of 1862. One brigade of Price's army camped 
 on old Uncle Clement C. Malicoat's land just southeast of 
 my father's farm on what is now the Gass farm. One 
 good thing was that the Confederate Army never took our 
 big yoke of oxen nor our milk cow and father had a small 
 bunch of sheep and mother carded and spun the wool 
 and made cloth to clothe the family and one thing I re- 
 member my mother had spun the thread and wove the 
 cloth it was mixed Jeans. She had it laved away to 
 make me a suit of clothes out of and my mother and her 
 mother, old Grandmother Mitchell were right good tailor- 
 esses and they cut and made me a suit of clothes and I 
 was married in them, and kept that suit of clothes for 
 Sunday suit and there was one other thing that took 
 place while T was at home on a furlow, after I had the 
 measles. I was at Springfield, Missouri with the measles 
 when Marmaduke came there on the 8th of January, 1863 
 and I was detailed and sent to Greenfield the ninth day 
 after the measles broke out on me. I took cold on the 
 measles and was confied to my bed four weeks, was not 
 able to get out of bed only as I was helped in and out and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 87 
 
 didn't got back to my regiment until the second day of 
 April, 1863. The regiment was at Lake Springs twelve 
 miles southeast of Rolla, Missouri. It was then that I 
 was taken prisoner by Kinch West and his little band. 
 There wasn't but six of the little band, and they had just 
 started out to equip themselves for their warfare. They 
 took some of my clothing and my blanket and Kinch 
 told me they were watching the road to get arms and 
 ammunition and clothing and horses. When Kinch put on 
 my cavalry jacket he said: "Now I am as good a govern- 
 ment soldier as you are." He had a pair of government 
 pants when he took me prisoner. I didn't have any arms 
 with me. He said it was war times and that if I ever got 
 any of them prisoner I could treat them just like they had 
 treated me. They kept up this watching and robbing: 
 government soldiers over on that old Springfield road until 
 the Seventh Missouri Militia was camped at Greenfield and 
 a squad of them went out on the Springfield road where 
 Kinch 's father lived and burnt his house and that caused 
 Kinch to burn some houses and then the militia boys went 
 and killed Kinch 's father and then Kinch killed several 
 soldiers and got to be quite a bushwhacker and after they 
 killed his father he swore vengenance against the men 
 that killed him and Kinch had friends living in and near 
 Greenfield that got the names of the men that killed his 
 father and after the war was over he hunted them up and 
 killed them. I was told by good authority a few years 
 ago that he was the man that killed Mclnturf and AVilson 
 down in the Indian Territory 20 or 25 years ago. Wilson 
 was a soldief in the company that was camped at Green- 
 field at the time old man West was killed and the man that 
 told me about the killing said Kinch told the people down 
 there that when he killed Wilson that he had got the last 
 of them. 
 
 Now I want to tell another little thing" that happened 
 while I was at home that time. I had brought a gun home 
 with ine and a few nights after I came home (we had a 
 dog there that would give us warning if there was any 
 one about the place) one night just after dark he com-
 
 88 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 menced barking out south of the house. So I said to my 
 father: ''There is some one out in the brush or timber," so 
 he took my gun and a good old rifle he had and went down 
 just south of the barn and crawled under an apple tree 
 and sat down against the body of the tree and he hadn't 
 been there very long until he heard some one climb over 
 the gate about 50 yards south of the barn so he let the 
 man get within about 30 yards of him and he said he 
 could see that he had a bridle or halter in one hand and 
 he was satisfied that he was aiming to get a horse out of 
 the barn, so he raised one of the guns up and shot at him. 
 He said when he shot the man jumped up in the air 
 three or four feet high and as he run off he grabbed the 
 other gun and shot at him. So the next morning as soon 
 as it was light enough so my two brothers could see they 
 went out where my father said the man was. They wanted 
 to see if there was any blood there or any sign of him being 
 hurt, but the boys couldn't see any blood but brother Will 
 saw a little piece of newspaper on the ground. He 
 picked it up, unfolded it, and there was a ten dollar green- 
 back folded up in the paper. The boys came running- 
 back to the house. Mother says, "What did you find?" 
 Will says, "We didn't find any blood but I found a ten 
 dollar bill father shot out of him." We had a right smart 
 wood lot that took in the spring and we had a little field 
 that joined the lot that they gathered the corn out of, and 
 they turned the cows and the horse out in there every 
 day, so about three days after he had shot the ten dollar 
 bill out of the man the horse was stolen out of the stalk 
 field. So we always thought that it was the man that 
 was shot at that got the horse. 
 
 F have been a Republican politically. I cast my first 
 vote in 1864 for Abraham Lincoln. I think the best man 
 that tliis American government ever produced. I served 
 two years as road overseer in the south half of North 
 Township about twenty-five years ago, and I served years 
 as road commissioner in Center Township about twelve 
 years ago, and when the County came under Township or- 
 ganization 1 was elected member of the township board as
 
 CHARLES W. G1LLMAX.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 89 
 
 member for West Center and at the next election was re- 
 elected for two years again, and I served two years as 
 Justice of the Peace before I was elected a member of the 
 board and I was elected Justice both terms that I served 
 on the board making six years I served as Justice of the 
 Peace in Center Township. The above writeup was done 
 
 by 
 
 RALEIGH J. SHIPLEY, 
 
 Center Township, Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 THE RAID OF THE KINCH WEST AND ROBERTS 
 GUERRILLAS ON GREENFIELD IN 1864. 
 
 by 
 Captain J. W. Carmack. 
 
 About September 1st, 1864 I was at home from my 
 service in the Sixth Cav. Mo. Vols. at Melville (now Dade- 
 ville) Missouri. From there I visited Greenfield to see 
 some friends. At that time General Sterling Price was in 
 southwestern Missouri organizing his rebel forces for a 
 raid through the state and the citizens of Greenfield were 
 very much excited believing the town would be visited and 
 probably burned during the raid. I was delegated by them 
 to go to Springfield to see General Sanborn, who was in 
 command in this territory, and to appeal to him for troops 
 to protect Greenfield. I went and made my plea in their 
 behalf. He asked me if I would help to organize the mil- 
 itia in Da$e county for protection against the raid. I told 
 him I would do all in my power in recruiting and organiz- 
 ing for defense. He then said, "Go back home and make 
 ready, and in a few days I will furnish you with proper 
 credentials and instructions." 
 
 Price Raiders Threatened; and a Defense Company 
 Is Organized. I returned to Melville and in a few days re- 
 ceived my commission and instructions and was ordered to 
 report to Captain J. M. Kirby of the enrolled militia for 
 conference as to organization. After conferring with Cap-
 
 90 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tain Kirby we made a call upon the men available for 
 military duty in Bade County to meet us in Greenfield, 
 September 16th, 1864, and on that date we organized a 
 company as follows : 
 
 Captain James M. Kirby. 
 
 First Lieutenant Cyrus S. Jacobs. 
 
 Second Lieutenant J. W. Carmack. 
 
 And designated as Company "E" 76th Cav. Enrolled 
 Missouri Militia with the following non-commissioned of- 
 ficers and men: 
 
 Sergeants Summerville D. Brown, Nathan Dinwid- 
 die, W. V. Potter, W. W. Ward, Orville Lyon, Martin D. 
 Edge, James C. Woody, Solomon Wilson. 
 
 Corporals James W. Berry, John T. Goforth, Jona- 
 than Weir, Samuel L. Hankins, William L. Hankins, Wil- 
 liam L. Lee, Jeptha Cantrell, Thos. C. Cantrell and David 
 Primer. 
 
 Blacksmiths Henry McManus, Enoch Casey. 
 
 Wagoner Henry D. Smith. 
 
 Privates Samuel Acuff, Foster L. Appleby, Joseph 
 Allison, Justin Bowles, John A. Bailes, John Bell, Robert 
 Bird, James Boyd, John W. Boyd, Sam. L. Bigley, Dekalb 
 Bowles, James Buchanan, B. F. Clopton, John T. Gates, 
 F. A. Cardwoll, William Coble, David Coble, Hiram Can- 
 trell, James Casey, James M. Clabough, James Daughtrey, 
 John H. Dill, James Durnal, Ebenezer Divine, James J. 
 Divine, Ben L. Edge, AViley S. Ethridge, Thos. Fanning, 
 V. M. Foust, William Foust, James Friar, Robert Freedle, 
 T. P. Fitzpatrick, Arkley Frieze, John A. Morgan. 
 
 Some of the Enrolled Missouri Militia soldiers who 
 were subject to call and out on leave, were then called in 
 by Captain Kirby which swelled our number to 103 men. 
 
 Munitions from Springfield Are Stored in the Old 
 Wells Hotel. Now being fully organized with muster-in 
 roll complete, the next thing- was to procure rations, arms 
 and ammunition. I was again delegated to see General 
 Sanborn in Springfield and armed with the proper cre- 
 dentials I went and made requisition and was furnished 
 rations for the command for 30 days, also with eighty 70-
 
 91 
 
 calibre muskets and 8,000 rounds of ammunition. Return- 
 ing with the supplies we stored the commissary supplies 
 in the Shields hotel, afterwards the Delmonico, and stored 
 our arms and ammunition in the second story of that 
 building. 
 
 The Price raid was on in earnest by this time, but had 
 not yet been molested at this point. However, reports 
 were current that Greenfield would be burned during the 
 raid. We found out all we could of our situation and said 
 but little, keeping our eye on the focus and our ear to the 
 ground and making ready for any emergency. 
 
 West-Roberts Guerrillas Appear Along Turnback and 
 Lynn Branch. Soon Kinch West and Fate Roberts, with 
 their gang of bushwhackers and robbers, began to roam 
 along Turnback creek and Lynn Branch, just east and 
 south of our headquarters. So far as we knew they might 
 have been on a fishing trip, as no one was being molested 
 by them that we could learn. We did not meddle ourselves 
 with their business methods; just let things take their 
 course, keeping our eye on the focus and ear to the ground. 
 
 Day after day they became more conspicuous but 
 seemed very unconcerned about the surroundings. Price's 
 raiders came nearer and nearer. We paid no attention to 
 General Price, thinking he had force sufficient to care for 
 himself but still kept our eye on the focus and ear to the 
 ground. 
 
 Kinch West's Sister Comes to Town; Warns Officers 
 of Coming Raid. On the 15th of October, 1864, in the 
 afternoon, a young lady on horseback rode into Green- 
 field, dismounted and made a casual tour around the 
 town. Upon her return toward her horse I made it a 
 point to meet her and accosted her saying: 
 
 "You seem to be in a hurry." 
 
 "Xo, not much," she responded. 
 
 "Who are you?" I asked. 
 
 "My name is West," she responded. 
 
 "What West?" I asked. 
 
 "Kinch West's sister," she replied. 
 
 "What's your business here?" I asked.
 
 $2 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 "Kinch sent me here to see if the soldiers had been 
 reinforced last night and said if they had not he was going 
 to take breakfast in Greenfield tomorrow morning and then 
 burn the town." 
 
 I asked how many men Kinch had with him. 
 
 "About 125 I think." 
 
 "Does he think he can take Greenfield with 125 
 men?" I asked. 
 
 "Yes," she responded, "If he couldn't take Green- 
 field with 125 men when it only has 40 in it, he'd better 
 quit." 
 
 "How does he know how many men there are in 
 Greenfield?" I asked. 
 
 She said, "Do you know and ?" 
 
 I said, "I think I did." 
 
 She said, "they sent a note last night by a boy to 
 Kinch at Jesse M-cClain's telling there were only 4C militia- 
 men in Greenfield and Kinch sent me to see if any more 
 had come in last night. I wish you men would get out of 
 Greenfield. Kinch don't want to kill you men, but if you 
 stay here and interfere you will get killed. He says he 
 has burnt Melville and intends to burn Greenfield to- 
 morrow morning. ' ' 
 
 I said to her, "Consider yourself under arrest and go 
 with me to Captain Kirby's headquarters and tell him 
 your mission and the story you have told me." I took her 
 to the captain and she made no change in her story to 
 him. 
 
 He said to her, "I will keep you under guard all 
 night tonight." 
 
 "If vou do Kinch will kill everv one of you tomor- 
 
 * i/ 
 
 row," was her response. 
 
 The captain turned to me and said, "What had we 
 better do with her?" 
 
 "[ said, "Captain, give her her horse and let her go 
 home and tell Kinch there is nobody here but us and that 
 we will have breakfast ready for him tomorrow morning." 
 
 She thanked the captain kindly, mounted her horse 
 and left.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 93 
 
 The next thing was to call the company roll and in- 
 form our men of the warning we had received from Kinch's 
 sister. We also notified the citizens of Greenfield who had 
 asked us to furnish arms and ammunition for them to help 
 to defend the town in case we were attacked by these out- 
 laws. Next in order was to meet at the armory and open 
 up our ammunition, load and stack our guns in the hotel. 
 
 A Night Alarm Spoils a Card Party; Causes Fruit- 
 less Investigation. At night all things were quiet. As 
 usual most of the men lay on their bunks, without un- 
 dressing, awaiting developments. Being of a nervous 
 temperament I did not go to bed but went with W. R. Law- 
 rence and Nathan Dinwiddie to Aunt Julia Wills' parlor, 
 where she joined us in a game of whist. About 11 o'clock 
 Judge Nelson McDowell rapped on her door, having seen 
 a light in the parlor. I met him at the door. He had 
 run from home and was almost out of breath, to tell us 
 that his wife had heard an unusual knocking and other 
 noises down in the hollow near the Wells Grove. 
 W. B. Lawrence and I jumped on our horses, taking our 
 pistols in hand, and rode quietly out a half-mile to the 
 southwest, then circled round to the Coffee farm, now 
 occupied by George Wilson, southeast of Greenfield, and 
 came in from there, having neither seen nor heard any- 
 thing unusual. The facts in the case were, as we after- 
 wards discovered, that West and Roberts and their gang 
 were at the time hidden in the Wells Grove, and we went 
 entirely around them unmolested. The noise that Mrs. 
 McDowell heard was the gang hacking down the hedge 
 row on the east of the Wells grove, making a gap to get 
 through into town without being exposed to view. 
 
 The Attack of October 16th; Raiders Get a Warm 
 "Breakfast" At dawn on October 16th, 1864, as Samuel 
 S. Acuff and I were feeding our horses in the southeast 
 corner of the court house square, three of four men 
 charged upon us from behind the livery barn, south of the 
 hotel, firing a volley at us as they came. One shot killed 
 Acuff and another shot killed my horse. After firing they 
 ran down the hill to the east. I ran to the hotel and
 
 94 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 rang the bell, to give the alarm. At that the whole outfit 
 raised the yell and came on a charge down South Street. 
 On nearing the hotel they were greeted by volleys from 
 muskets blazing out of the port holes made in the brick 
 walls. This brought them to a right about and a fall back 
 in hot haste. They made a stand at Judge McDowell's 
 carriage shed, where they lost one killed and three 
 wounded. The Judge's carriage and harness were in the 
 shed. They put their dead and wounded in this carriage 
 and ran it down the hill, where they hitched a team to the 
 carriage and took them off the field. Our force was of suf- 
 ficient numbers not only to drive them out of town and 
 save the village from destruction, but we immediately 
 dispatched a messenger to Melville for re-inforcements to 
 help drive them further, and in about three hours, Lieut. 
 Cowan came with 25 men. With the aid of this detach- 
 ment we drove West and Roberts and their gang some 20 
 miles. In the engagement we lost two men killed and one 
 wounded. We could not tell how many of their forces 
 were killed and wounded, as they bore their 's away, while 
 much of the time we were housed up and could not see 
 all the damage done. One man was shot in the hand, 
 which was almost torn off, according to the story told by 
 Mrs. McBride. The circumstance was this: Two of the 
 West gang got behind an unoccupied dwelling house just 
 west of the Lyngar drug store. They would load their 
 guns behind the house and then ride around the corner of 
 the building and fire at two of our men who were near 
 Dr. .Bender's office, at about the east lot now occupied by 
 the opera house. The men at the office got a rest against 
 the corner of that building, and when one of the gang 
 rounded the corner to shoot they let them have it. One 
 charge struck one of the raider's hand and tore it badly, 
 and tore the stock off his gun, which dropped to the 
 ground. His horse whirled round with him to run, when 
 the other man at the office shot his horse down dead. The 
 comrade who was with him behind the house dismounted, 
 put the wounded man in the saddle and got on the horse 
 behind him and rode to the house of Mrs. McBride and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 95 
 
 asked for a cloth to bandage the torn hand. She took a 
 hand towel from the rack and bound up his wound. The 
 men at the office could not reload their guns and pursue 
 them in time to catch them, but went to the house and 
 picked up the gun that was broken with the bullet, then 
 to the horse that was killed and took the saddle. That 
 gun and saddle have been souvenir keepsakes for those 
 men to this day. Now if any of that wounded man's com- 
 rades on the raid will tell who he is and his whereabouts, 
 if living, we will send him his gun and saddle. 
 
 Citizen Soldiers Fail to Respond, Except One Arch M. 
 Long. We were sadly disappointed in the help of the 
 citizen soldiery of Greenfield. They had promised us that 
 when the alarm of attack was given by the ringing of the 
 hotel bell they would rush to the hotel, where their arms 
 were ready, loaded. When the alarm was sounded it was 
 a lively time. Instead of running to the hotel the citi- 
 zen soldiery of Greenfield (except Arch M. Long) ingiori- 
 ously fled to the brush. Mr. Long came to our rescue 
 with his shotgun in hand and played a gallant part. After 
 we had driven Kinch and Fate out of the country, we 
 made a move upon the Price raiders and. captured 42 
 men of his command and turned them over to Gen. San- 
 born of Springfield. When we arrived at Springfield with 
 them their commander said, ''This is our second visit to 
 Greenfield." 
 
 He was asked when he had been there before. 
 
 "When Cockrell took Greenfield," he replied. 
 
 "You were here when the court house was burned, 
 were you?" 
 
 "I was with Captain * when the torch 
 
 was set fire to the court house." 
 
 I do not know whether that was true or not. That 
 was what he said. His name, as he gave it, was K. B. F. 
 Twyinan of Boone County, Missouri. The reason I re- 
 member his name is this: He was a very large man, 
 about 240 pounds. The horse he was riding had a sore 
 back. He swapped that horse to Capt. Kirby for one he 
 could ride, giving the Captain a bill of sale for the animal,
 
 ^6 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 signed K. B. F. Twyman, Boone County, Missouri. His 
 commander called him lieutenant. I do not wish to cast 
 any reflections upon any party I have mentioned in this 
 article, but am recording historical events as they oc- 
 curred during those troublous times. 
 
 It Cost the State a Tidy Sum to Save Greenfield From 
 Burning. It cost the State of Missouri something to save 
 Greenfield from being burned during the Price raid. For 
 services of the men and their horses the cost was $2,555.15. 
 How I know this: The company was relieved and mus- 
 tered out, roll was made October 31, 1864, embracing all 
 items of service for both men and horses. In April, 1866, 
 I took this roll, went to Jefferson City and made settle- 
 ment with the state auditor for all service done by the 
 company during said time -of our organization. I have 
 before me his invoice of every item for each man. I went 
 to the state treasurer, who paid me the above stated 
 amount and took my receipt for the' same. The money 
 paid me was state money, just in sheets of different de- 
 nominations as it came from the press without being torn 
 apart. In paying it out I had to clip off the sheets ac- 
 cording to amounts due (we called it "Lizzard-skin"). I 
 do not write this for the benefit of those who know about 
 it but for the benefit of the rising generation, that they 
 may know about the fun we had in the days before their 
 being. I would tell you more about it but I fear I would 
 tire the patience of the devil in the printing office. 
 
 After having been discharged, November 1st, 1864, 
 from service in the 76th Regt., E. M. M., I was again com- 
 missioned as First Lieutenant in the Veteran U. S. service 
 and placed in charge of a recruiting camp at Springfield, 
 Mo., recruiting for the 14th Vet. Cal. "Mo. Vols." to go 
 against the Indians on the plains, at this camp. Three 
 companies wore organized, viz: Capt. Lucian Roundtree, 
 Capt. Harry Mitchell, Capt, J. P. Robinson. The day be- 
 fore the assassination of A. Lincoln, we received orders 
 to take no more recruits. I was then assigned as Provo 
 Marshal with headquarters at Mt. Vernon, Mo. The regi- 
 ment then had nine full companies. J. J. Gravley was
 
 U. S. KEKAX.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 97 
 
 commissioned as Lieutenant Colonel of the Regiment and 
 took charge, preparatory to moving against the Indians. 
 When they were ready to move I was relieved as Provo 
 and joined the regiment to act as Adjutant, leaving St. 
 Louis in June, 1865, under command of Gen. J. B. Sanborn, 
 pursued the Indians through Colorado, where a treaty 
 was agreed upon with them. The regiment then moved 
 back to Fort Leavenworth for muster out service, Oct. 20, 
 1865. The records and men were placed in my charge 
 and sent to St. Louis, Mo., where we received our pay for 
 services by Col. Bonneville, Paymaster for the U. S. A. 
 This being the last service of the 14th Cav. Mo. Vols., we 
 disbanded and all set sail for home. Later on after return- 
 ing home, I was again commissioned as a First Lieutenant, 
 Enrolling Inspector and Mustering officer for the State 
 Militia of Missouri. I organized and mustered in three 
 companies in Dade County, viz: Capt. Thomas Hopper of 
 South Township, Capt. James M. Travis of North Town- 
 ship and Capt. E. V. Lafoon of Morgan Township. In 1866 
 I was relieved from military duty. During my service 
 I had filled most every position known to the service. 
 
 THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS OF DADE COUNTY. 
 
 by 
 
 Lewis Renfro. 
 
 Preface: Having been selected by the historical com- 
 mittee to write a history of the Confederate Veterans of 
 Dade County from 1861 to 1865, I accepted the invitation 
 with some hesitancy, from the fact that I have no written 
 data or memoranda to guide me in this task, and since 
 more than fifty years have taken their flight since those 
 memorable events occurred, and knowing the frailty of 
 human memory, I shall only attempt to tell the simple 
 story as I now remember it in looking through the long 
 vista of years which have elapsed, and should I fail to 
 mention any name or event of importance it will be an
 
 98 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEQPLE 
 
 error of head and not of heart, for it is my sincere desire 
 that all who are entitled to be mentioned in this sketch 
 should have their proper place. 
 
 In the early Spring of 1861, at the breaking out of 
 the Civil War, several companies of state troops for the 
 Confederate service were raised in Dade County. They 
 were mustered in for six months. John T. Coffey was 
 elected Colonel for one regiment and Colonel James Clark- 
 son for another, but their regiments were not all made 
 up of Dade County men, but these officers were residents 
 of the county when the war broke out. The following 
 Captains raised companies in Dade County: John M. 
 Stemmons, F. M. Hastings, Tilman H. Lea, I. J. West and 
 Captain Bell. They all had full companies and were 
 mostly comprised of Dade County boys. These companies 
 all took active part in all the battles fought on this side 
 of the Mississippi River. The most important battle 
 fought by them while in the state service was the battle of 
 Wilson's Creek, in which the Dade County boys suffered 
 many casualties. Captain Bell was killed, also Lieutenant 
 David Vaughn, Colonel Buster was pinned to the ground 
 with a bayonet through his side, inflicted by a Dutch- 
 man, after which he was shot, several bullets passing 
 through his body. I remember that when some of our 
 boys went to pull the bayonet from his body our Surgeon, 
 Dr. Dunn, rushed up and would not permit it until his 
 body was turned over and the dirt wiped from the bayonet. 
 The bayonet had encountered a rib and had never pierced 
 his stomach, and in a few weeks he was able to return to 
 his command, apparently in as good shape as ever. The 
 Colonel was engaged in selling goods in Greenfield at the 
 beginning of the war, arid as far as is known he is still 
 a live and lives in Texas. Tie was an exemplary man in 
 every respect, and during the remainder of the war he 
 never received another scratch. The battle of Wilson 
 Creek was a hot fought battle on a very hot day August 
 10th, 1HG1. Several Dade County boys were killed there, 
 Colonel Buster was the only Colonel from Dade County 
 wounded, and Captain Bell the only Captain from Dade 
 County, killed.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 919 
 
 Our next enagement of importance was at Lexington, 
 where we captured General Mulligan and his entire com- 
 mand. That was no before breakfast spell. General Price 
 was in command of the Confederate forces. We tried for 
 a day and a night to capture the fort, but was unsuccess- 
 ful, but finally General Price adopted a plan which proved 
 a success. Hemp bales were rolled up for embankments 
 and we starved them out. I think it was on the third clay 
 of the siege that General Mulligan capitulated. Two vic- 
 tories in succession filled our boys with courage insomuch 
 that many of them thought Price's command could whip 
 the whole Yankee army. Several Dade County boys were 
 killed in this battle. 
 
 After the battle of Lexington we came back south, 
 where we had several small engagements, among them 
 Cow Skin Prairie, Crane Creek and a few others, after 
 which we returned north and engaged in the battle of Mar- 
 shal, which proved quite severe. 
 
 I recall now the loss of one brave Dade County man 
 in this battle his name was Stoveall, Tom Courtney's 
 grandfather. He was shot through the head and killed 
 instpatly. My brother, Shelby, was standing by his side 
 at the time. 
 
 One of the hottest encounters in this campaign was 
 at Lone Jack. We finally captured the town but our 
 losses were heavy. The number engaged on each side 
 was comparatively small but they fought like demons. 
 The Union forces were commanded by Major Foster, as 
 brave a man as ever wore a uniform, while our forces 
 were under the command of General Cockerel. I have 
 received several letters of late years from men who par- 
 ticipated in that battle and all ascribe great bravery to 
 both Major Foster and General Cockerel. I think General 
 Cockerel is still living in Texas. Major Foster has long- 
 since gone to his reward, which I hope is one of eternal 
 rest, for while a prisoner I became attached to him by 
 reason of his manly qualities, and still have great respect 
 for his memory.
 
 100 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Among the Dade County boys to fall in this battle, I 
 recall Jim and Bill Gillispie. Their father was the owner 
 of the Gillispie Mill on Turnback. Lieutenant Willis 
 Taylor was killed there also. He was a son-in-law of 
 Judge Hoyle, owner of the farm and mill of that name on 
 Turnback about two miles east of Greenfield. After the 
 battle of Marshal we had but a few minor skirmishes 
 until we w r ent into winter quarters at Springfield, Mo., 
 where our army was re-organized and entered the Con- 
 federate service. The enlistments were for three years or 
 during the war. It was about the middle of February, 
 1862, when General Price, then in command, hearing of a 
 large Union force marching from Rolla toward Spring- 
 field, ordered stakes pulled, and we headed for the south. 
 We were reinforced by General McCullough and General 
 Mclntosh at or near Elk Horn, where the Elk Horn Prairie 
 battle was fought. This was later in February or early in 
 March, 1862. The weather was severely cold for that lat- 
 itude and the ground was covered with snow. Dade 
 County lost some of her brave boys in this battle. After 
 this battle Captain John M. Stemmons went from tlie cav- 
 alry to the infantry and became Captain of Company G, 
 16th Missouri Infantry. Ho was mustered out at the 
 close of the war as Lieutenant Colonel of this regiment. 
 A few years ago he died at Dallas, Texas. 
 
 Both Captain Stemmons and Billy Williams were 
 wounded at the battle of Lone Jack, each being shot 
 through the shoulder. As soon as he was able, Captain 
 Stemmons returned to his command. Captain Stemmon's 
 wife was an Allison, who was raised in Greenfield, being a 
 daughter of Judge Mathias Allison. After the war, Billy 
 Williams married Miss Lou Beachley. lie died a few years 
 ago at Dallas, Texas. Each of these two men were law- 
 yers and after the war they formed a partnership and 
 practiced in Dallas, Texas, wh'ere they became very 
 wealthy. 
 
 In the early summer of 18432 a part of the Missouri 
 Confederate troops went across the Mississippi river, 
 among them General Price, General Joe Shelby, who was
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 101 
 
 then a Colonel, Colonel Buster and Colonel Clarkson. 
 General Price and General Shelby returned some time in 
 the fall, and Shelby was promoted to the rank of Brigadier 
 General. I don't know just how this happened for 
 Colonel Coffey was senior in rank, but by some hook or 
 crook the plum went to Shelby. After this, Coffey re- 
 signed his command and was never in the service again. 
 His wife was a sister to Uncle Samuel Weir of Green- 
 field. Colonel Coffey was one of the leading lawyers 
 of southwest Missouri and at one time represented Dade 
 County in the State Legislature. 
 
 George Wilson, residing one mile southeast of Green- 
 field, lives on a part of the old Coffey homestead. Colonel 
 Coffey died some years ago at Georgetown, Texas. 
 
 After the resignation of Colonel Coffey, CM eon 
 Thompson was elected Colonel and placed in command 
 of the regiment, which was the 3d Missouri cavalry. By 
 reason of numerous losses by death, sickness and mining, 
 the Dade County boys were consolidated into four r-om- 
 panies / three of cavalry and one of infantry. Captain 
 T. H Lea commanded Company A, I. J. West commanded 
 Company F, F. M. Hastings commanded Company T and 
 John M. Stemmons commanded Company G, all of the 
 16th Missouri Infantry, composed almost exclusively of 
 boys from Dade county. The greater part of these boys 
 never returned to Dade County. Many of them are qr.ietly 
 sleeping on the battle fields, others are residents of other 
 states, mostly Arkansas and Texas. Colonel James Clark- 
 son never came back across the river, but was promoted 
 to the rank of Brigadier General. After the war while 
 making his way back home, he was murdered at Dead 
 Man's Lake near the Mississippi River. Robbery was 
 supposed to be the motive. General Clarkson was i vet- 
 eran of the Mexican war and perhaps the greatest mili- 
 tary man that ever went out from Dade County. He was 
 an uncle of Fred Clarkson Eastin of Greenfield. He has a 
 number of relatives and descendants in the county. His 
 brother, Vncle Davy Clarkson, as he is familiarly called, 
 served in the Confederate arm durin the entire wa^ re-
 
 102 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 turned to Dade County and died there several years after- 
 ward Each of these men had sons in the Confederate 
 army. Some were killed in battle and others were 
 wounded I recall that young Davy had an arm shot off. 
 The Clarksons were pioneers in Dade County. 
 
 I have a complete roster of but two companies which 
 I made from memory many years after the war, and a 
 roster of Company F, 3rd Mo. Cav , made by Hon S. P. 
 Mills, Orderly Sergeant of that company, which will be 
 given herein, and a partial list of the members of Company 
 G, 16th Missouri Infantry, which I will also attach to this 
 sketch 
 
 Captain F, M. Hastings of Company I, 3d Mo. Cav., 
 recruited his company mostly in Arkansas, but there 
 were a few Dade County boys in this company. I remem- 
 ber that some of the Janes family from this county be- 
 longed, but I am unable to recall their names and have 
 been unable to locnte any of the members of this company 
 who could give me the information. Captain Hastings 
 was a good, brave man and had a splendid company, 
 which always responded when called upon in times of 
 danger. Captain Hastings was Sheriff of Dade County 
 when the war broke out. He had a horse killed from 
 under him by a cannon ball at the battle of Little Rock. 
 
 An incomplete roster of Company G, 16th Mo. Tiif., 
 C. S. A.., made from memory after more than fifty years 
 have elapsed, assisted by T. B. Rountree of Cane Hill and 
 Charles Winkle of Greenfield. In the first organization 
 of the company: 
 
 Captain, John M. Stemmons, of Greenfield. 
 
 First Lieutenant, W. R. Snadon. 
 
 Second Lieutenant, B. F Moore. 
 
 Third Lieutenant, Willis Taylor. 
 
 Orderly Sergeant, T. M. McPatt. 
 
 Third Lieutenant, Thee Buchanan, elected to f U th" 
 place of Willis Taylor, who was killed in the battle of 
 LOTH- Jack. 
 
 Third Lieutenant, John West, elected to fill the place 
 of Thee Buchanan, who was killed.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 103 
 
 In 1863 Stemrnons was elected Major. Rather than 
 to become Captain both W. R. Snadon and W. R. Moore 
 resigned and went to the Cavalry, and John West being 
 wounded, the company was reorganized, and T. M. Mc- 
 Patt was elected Captain; Guss Wetzel, First Lieutenant; 
 Dick Grout, Second Lieutenant; D. R. Mallory, Third 
 Lieutenant; Napokon Parnell, Orderly Sergeant 
 
 Privates in the Company were .s follows: 
 
 Ross Chappel, 
 Rufe Chappel, 
 Mansfield Oldham, 
 G. W. Oldham. 
 John Finley, 
 J. R Finley, 
 Will Finley, 
 Polk Gates. 
 Jim Brown 
 Mat McGregory, 
 Jay McGregory, 
 Wiley McGregory, 
 Bill Sleeper, 
 Frank Parnell. 
 J. M. Gout, 
 Dick Rose, 
 Charley Wimkle, 
 John M. Beckley, 
 Monroe McXatt, 
 J. S. McXatt, 
 Willis McXatt, 
 Garr McXatt, 
 Will Daniels, 
 Jake Williams, 
 Hosea Williams, 
 
 (killed at Lone Jack.) 
 Job Robertson, 
 John Ray, 
 Jim Ray, 
 George Handcock, 
 
 Dick Ragsdale, 
 John Williams, 
 Marion Williams, 
 J. M. Carlock, 
 
 Carlock, 
 
 Bill Scott, 
 Tom Scott, 
 John Scott, 
 Hale Duncan, 
 Tom Duncan, 
 - Cook, 
 William Ping, 
 W. A. Dale, 
 John Dale, 
 T. B. Rountree, 
 Andrew Dale, 
 Benton Dale, 
 Jim Chambers, 
 Robert Daughtrey, 
 William Daughtrey, 
 J. M. Daughtrey, 
 Jim Faires, 
 Xewt Faires, 
 Jim Foster, 
 John McMillen, 
 Reason McCullough, 
 Jacob Friend, 
 William Home, 
 Reason Jones, 
 John Harvey,
 
 104 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Marion McLemore, Ed. Fleetwood, 
 
 3-eorge Massongale, Joseph Walker, 
 
 Jack Holder, Ed. Jerome, 
 
 Tom Holder, Harrison Southwell, 
 N T ewt Gray, (Doubtful) 
 
 Alexander McBride, Mirel Hardin, 
 
 Rice McBride, S. S. Allison, 
 (killed at Helena, Ark.) 
 
 LIST OF DEAD THAT WENT OUT FROM DADE 
 
 COUNTY. 
 
 The following is a list of killed from Dade County 
 as I remember, there are others I am sure that I cannot 
 recall their names, as I have nothing to go by and have to 
 trust my memory: 
 
 John Can-, 'Will McMahan, John Mills, Bill Fair, 
 Wm. Pirtle, Sanford Pirtle, Jim Gillespie, Will Gillespie, 
 Willis Taylor, Wm. R. Stoveall, Capt. Silas Bell, Lieut. 
 David Vaughn, George Bowles, Alexander Bowles, John 
 Williams, Brown Williams, Lieut. Guss Wetzel, Rich 
 Spain, Lieutenant Thee Buchanan, Zeb Stockstell, Mart 
 Speer, Frank Speer, Lieut. Ben Finley, Dr. Kennedy, 
 John Davidson, Dickson Brown, Bob Kinmons, Mat Mc- 
 Gregory, Reason McCullick, John West, jr., Jesse West, 
 John M. Williams, E. E. Williams, Jim Scott, Jeff Cald- 
 well, Jackson Dougherty, John Zinamon, R. T. Willis, jr., 
 John Durnell, Dock West, George Hall, Levy Thompson, 
 Lee Fine, Dock Lawson, Rice McBride (killed at Helena, 
 Ark.), Lieut. Thee Buchanan. 
 
 This roster was made out by Hon. S. P. Mills, who 
 was Orderly Sergeant of this company, who represented 
 Mellon County, Texas, in the Legislature two terms and 
 two terms from that Senatorial District, was killed acci- 
 dentally February 8th, 1916. 
 
 Roster, Company F, 3rd Missouri Cavalry, General 
 Joo Shelby's, Brig.: " 
 
 Captain Gentry West, Lieutenant McPhorson, 
 
 Captain J. L. Jenkins, Lieutenant A. C. Bowles, 
 
 Lieutenant T. J. McLuer, S. P. Mills, O. S.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 105 
 
 Privates 
 Hue Arnold 
 Robt. Akin 
 S. W. Bates 
 Burnett Botts 
 A. J. Bates 
 Ben Bowles 
 Stant Buford 
 Isral Blackburn 
 Tom Bird 
 Geo. Cotton 
 W. B. Clark 
 Will Cook 
 Marion Cox 
 Jolmithan Cox 
 Jeff Colwell 
 Elic Cobell 
 Ben Collins 
 Len Davis 
 John Davidson 
 Geo. Davidson 
 James Davidson 
 Len Eaton 
 Tom Foresitli 
 Joe Foresitli 
 John Foresitli 
 John Givens 
 Ike flicks 
 Henry Hicks" 
 Hudson 
 Hancock 
 Finis Home 
 Robt. Home 
 Joe Home 
 Robt. Home 
 Joe Hall 
 Robert Hardy 
 Joe Johnson 
 Tip Jessepp 
 
 John Jones 
 Jake Jones 
 Rufe Lack 
 Earle Lacy 
 V$ll Long 
 Leonidas Morris 
 Pat McLemore 
 Henry McGhee 
 B. P." Moore 
 John Mills 
 Tom Mills 
 K. McGregor 
 McGregor 
 John Maniese 
 Wm. Noale 
 Xorsinger 
 P. Nichols 
 Ostiloe 
 Duch Pile 
 Tom Ragsdale 
 T. L. Reed 
 John Robinson 
 N. E. Robinson 
 Wm. Robinson 
 Ben Sebastion 
 W. R. Snadon 
 Henry Sears 
 Frank Sears 
 Joe Sears 
 John Shrum 
 Jake Shrum 
 Tom Shurley 
 M. Templeton 
 Robt. Templeton 
 James Torbett 
 Sam Taylor 
 Ruben Ti singer 
 Tatum 
 Dick L T nderwood.
 
 106 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Munroe Walker John Williams 
 
 Doc West Wilson 
 
 Dave West Poke Wagoner 
 S. B. Williams 
 
 SOME OF OUR OLD CONFEDERATES. 
 
 Charley Winkle was of Co. Gr 16th Missouri Infantry 
 a Tennessean by birth but a Missourian by adoption, 
 being one of Dade County's pioneers. He served through 
 the entire war, and is still young for his age, 64. 
 
 E. L. Blevans was born in Cass County, Missouri. 
 He served under Col. Irvin, in Rain's division of Price's 
 army. He is now in his 71st year. He has made Dade 
 County his home for some years. 
 
 J. M. Carlock was of Co. G. 16th Missouri Infantry. 
 He served under Col. Stemmons in Rains 's brigade of 
 Price's army. He is now 69 years of age and has spent 
 much of his life in Dade County. 
 
 A. J. Mills was of Co. A 3rd Missouri cavalry, Shel- 
 by's brigade. He is now 68 years old, but "don't look it." 
 Tic has spent 64 years of his life in Dade County and his 
 neighbor's would be glad to have him spend 64 more here. 
 
 K. F. Poindexter was also of Co. A 3d Missouri cav- 
 alry, Shelby's brigade. He is "To the manor born" 
 being not only a native Missourian, but also a native Dade 
 countian. He is now 68 years of age and one of the 
 handsomest and youngest looking in the group. 
 
 E. D. Coble was of Co. I 3rd Missouri cavalry, Shel- 
 by's brigade, and Cooper regiment. His age is 77 and 
 lie has never claimed any other place home excepting 
 Dado County, Missouri. 
 
 Joe Ren fro is a younger brother of Commander Lewis 
 Ren fro and possibly the youngest of the group above. 
 Tie is also a native of our county. 
 
 Lewis Renfro was of Co. A 3rd 'Missouri cavalry and 
 served as lieutenant under Col. John M. Stemmons, for 
 whom the local camp of U. C. V. was named, and at its 
 organization was elected commander. He has constantly 
 served the camp in that capacity with the exception of
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 107 
 
 one year, when the late Sam Howard was honored with 
 that position. He was born in Dade County, which has 
 always been his home, and is now 65 years of age. 
 
 James R. Jeffreys was a member of the 2nd Tennessee, 
 1st division, Wheeler's corps. He was born in Tennessee, 
 but spent more than half a century in Dade County, Mis- 
 souri. He is now a 71-year-old boy. 
 
 II. R. Thomas is one of the original Co. A boys of 
 Price's batallion, and though 67 years of age still an all- 
 round. He came to Dade County, Missouri, some time in 
 the '70s. 
 
 M. J. Sooter, now of Miller, Lawrence County, Mis- 
 souri, spent many of the years of his life in Dade County. 
 We have not Mr. Sooter 's war record, but one look ar his 
 handsome picture will convince any reader that it is 0. K. 
 and that he is probably somewhat younger than his reputed 
 age. 
 
 We have no doubt but this was quite as fine a bunch 
 of soldiers as they are citizens, and Dade is sorry that 
 she cannot claim them all as her own. 
 
 There are also a number of others of t'sesc ''Old 
 Boys" who are still Dade Countians and whom we should 
 have very much liked to have in the picture, but they 
 were not present and we will have to endeavor to get 
 them at some future time. 
 
 GREENFIELD DURING THE CIVIL WAR. 
 
 The following paper, read by Miss Bessie Hobbs at the 
 high school commencement exercises, will be of much in- 
 terest to many of our people. An unusual sr.bject has 
 been handled in a most interesting manner: 
 
 Long, long ago when savage panthers reamed the 
 wilds of the western part of Greenfield, and wolves might 
 be seen at any time showing their cruel teeth as if guard- 
 ing some hidden treasure; when thr 1 deer lurked here and 
 there trying in vain to slum the fatal blow of the hunter; 
 and even in the outskirts of the little city, the blood-
 
 108 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 thirsty wild cat searched the hills and hollows for prey, 
 then Greenfield wasn't half so imposing as at the present 
 time. 
 
 In the northwestern portion of the town where now 
 the high school, with its beautiful campus, and the resi- 
 dences with their smooth, grassy lawns are located, in 
 1861 there was seen nothing but a great field of corn. 
 
 There was no negro town; instead there was a huge 
 thicket which proved to be an excellent place for the con- 
 cealment of bushwhackers during the war. The block 
 on which the M. E. church is situated was one great mass 
 of briers, hfizel bushes and campbellite weeds, through 
 which a path ran obliquely from the present site of the 
 parsonage to the Dade County Bank site. One can im- 
 agine from this picture that the busy little city was at 
 that time indeed very small. The dwelling houses were 
 few and far between. Mr. Latham, one of the quite prom- 
 inent citizens, lived in the house just south of H. D. 
 Sloan's, but at that time this residence was located where 
 Dr. Weir's house now stands. It has been but slightly re- 
 modeled, and is perhaps one of the oldest houses of the 
 town. R. S. Jacobs resided near the public square in the 
 house which is now a part of the Ed Shaw home. An old 
 residence and one which has been but very little altered 
 since it was built is that north of the home of D. R. 
 White. During a portion of the war this house was the 
 residence of Col. Coffee, probably the most influential 
 man of the whole county. He was one of the leading 
 lawyers of the town and his popularity gained for him 
 the position as speaker of the Missouri house of repre- 
 sentatives. At the beginning of the Civil war he enlisted 
 in the Confederate army and became captain of a ccmrpany. 
 An old-time house which witnessed all the events of the 
 war is the Barber house, which is now owned by Mr. Xew- 
 ell Cates, the father of Will Cates, who resides near Penns- 
 boro. The present residence of 1). R. White was occupied 
 by William (Jriggs and it looked very much as it does 
 now. Perhaps one of the best houses of the town was 
 the home of the Misses Eastin, daughters of the former
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 109 
 
 owner. There were, of course, other little houses in Green- 
 field at that period, but it would take too long to name 
 them. 
 
 When you view the present substantial business 
 houses of the town did it ever occur to you what were 
 once in their places? In 1861, there were only two brick 
 buildings on the square. In one Mr. Shields had a hotel; 
 now many times enlarged the Delmonico hotel. In one of 
 the rooms of the other brick structure was a store which 
 J. T. Rankin, Uncle Jeff Montgomery and Rev. W. J. Gar- 
 rett owned. The firm was humorously nick-named "Wis- 
 dom, Strength and Beauty," the first being "Wisdom," 
 Mr. Montgomery "Strength" and Mr. Garrett "Beauty." 
 In the other room Dr. Bowles had a little store and also 
 kept the postoffice. This building was replaced a number 
 of years ago by the Merril-Jopes block. In addition to 
 the Shields hotel there were two others, one owned by Mr. 
 W. H. Holland and the other under the management of 
 W. H. Younger. Mr. Holland's establishment was a two- 
 story frame structure across the street from D. W. Ed- 
 wards' dwelling and now, though somewhat enlarged, 
 known as the "Green House." Mr. Younger 's hotel was 
 also a two-story frame building, standing where Mr. Carr's 
 meat market now is. 
 
 The grocery and dry goods stores were never sepa- 
 rated. There were four of just such stores besides those 
 above mentioned. Where the Washington hotel stands a 
 small frame building was occupied by John G. Riley and 
 Captain John Howard, the latter a far-seeing man arid 
 one of the foremost in the history of our city. 
 
 It might be interesting to note that Mr. Brewer's little 
 store building formerly located at the present site of the 
 Greenfield Dry Goods company store, is the only business 
 house in town which has survived the ravages of the 
 years without having been remodeled. In 1861 R. S. 
 Jacobs there had a little store, the contents of which 
 were worth about five or six hundred dollars. Mr. Jacobs, 
 too, is fresh in our minds as a man, who, despite hard 
 times, was ever successful in a financial way and whose
 
 110 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 influence was felt over all the county. The store of 
 Buster & Bryant was in a two-story building located 
 where the Jacobs bank stands, that of Mr. Rufus Gates 
 in the front part of a little two-roomed building where 
 Eastin's store is. These same rooms, but so very much 
 changed that they could never be recognized now from 
 the front part of the residence of W. M. Holland. 
 
 There were two saddle shops when the war began; 
 that of Newell Gates was located in the room just back 
 of his brother's little store, and that of Charley Beal & 
 T. E. Bell was on the north side, where the Mead building 
 is situated. 
 
 It seems that liquor flowed in Greenfield as freely as 
 water, for in 1861 there were five saloons and drinking 
 
 "* 
 
 places. Elilm Martin's saloon was in a small building 
 somewhere near the place where I. B. Tarr's warehouse 
 is. Mr. Bender, a well known doctor had a little drug 
 store where that of C. H. Bennett is now near this, per- 
 haps where the furniture store is was the drug store of 
 Xewt McCluer, one of the quite prominent men of the 
 town. John Baugh had a little saloon where you now see 
 the Dade County Bank. By this general survey around 
 the square one can imagine what great spaces were be- 
 tween some of the buildings. Now compare the business 
 portion of Greenfield of 1861 with that of today and what 
 a great difference is found. 
 
 The court house, the second constructed in our city, 
 vras a brick building about the size of the one we have 
 now,- and located in about the same place. David Eastin 
 was at that time county clerk, W. W. Holland, treasurer, 
 Arch Lonir, circuit clerk and recorder and Mr. Hastings, 
 sheriff. 
 
 The jail was a rude structure of logs two stories high, 
 the walls containing three thicknesses. The timbers of 
 the outer walls occupied a horizontal position while those 
 of the middle wall were perpendicular. In the lower story 
 the walls were 1 lined on the inside with oak lumber one 
 inch thick and into every square inch a ten-penny nail 
 was driven. This rough looking old building was, how-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 111 
 
 ever, about as safe for the keeping of prisoners as any 
 we have ever had. It was located in the hollow on the 
 east side of Greenfield and remained there until 1862 or 
 1863, when after the decree was issued that it was to be 
 used as a guard house some of the Union soldiers enraged 
 because they had been thrust into jail, burned it down 
 immediately after the order had been made. 
 
 In 1861 there was but one church in the city, the old 
 Presbyterian edifice which stood where the manse now 
 stands. Of all the number who were present at the dedi- 
 cation of this church, only one remains. P. L. Montgomery, 
 of this city. Some of the others are sleeping in the beauti- 
 ful cemetery in the eastern portion of the town, while 
 others lie in the War graveyard a mile from Greenfield. 
 Although the church was Presbyterian, it was used by all 
 denominations and it seems perfect peace reigned among 
 them. Rev. Fulton, the regular pastor of the church, was 
 much beloved by all who knew him. 
 
 The schools, at the beginning of the war were very 
 much inferior to those of the present day. A brick school 
 building had been begun by the Masonic lodge on the lot 
 where the school for the grades now stands, but unfortu- 
 nately had not been completed. The old white frame 
 building consisting of two rooms above and two rooms 
 below, had been moved back far enough to make room for 
 ,the new building. School was taught in the old house 
 by Mr. Williams, until after the winter of 1861, when the 
 war rendered its continuance impossible. The school re- 
 sembled an academy somewhat, some of the higher branch- 
 es of study, such as Latin, Greek and mathematics, being 
 taught along with the common subjects. Here Mrs. 
 Shafer, widow of the late Judge Shafer, Mrs. Henry Mer- 
 rill and Mrs. Will Champlin spent their school days. Out 
 in the woods near the place where the mill pond in the 
 western part of Greenfield is found, there was also a little 
 district school taught by Mr. John Wilson. This was a 
 type of the real old-time "Deestrict Skule" upon which 
 so many modern entertainments have been based. Taking 
 the schools as a whole, they were exceedingly poor. Do
 
 112 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 not some of the elders of Greenfield deserve praise for 
 having achieved so much? 
 
 The population of Greenfield in 1861 was about 300, 
 71 of whom were slaves. The negro, as usual, delighted 
 in having fine clothes and pretty ornaments. Mr. Newt 
 McCluer owned a slave, Reuben, who was especially noted 
 as a lover of fine dress. His master permitted him to hire 
 to other people when he was not needed at home and al- 
 lowed him to keep the money which he earned. Reub ac- 
 cumulated enough wealth to purchase a very costly watch 
 and chain, a gold-headed umbrella, broadcloth suit, stiff 
 hat, and fine shoes, so that he made a more stylish ap- 
 pearance than any other man in the town, black or white. 
 Reub one day did not anticipate a storm when he started 
 from home on the way to town, and did not take his um- 
 brella with him. Just as he was passing the home of Mr. 
 and Mrs. Mathias Allison (among the old settlers of 
 Greenfield and the grand-parents of Mason Talbutt) it 
 suddenly began to shower. Reub, dreading to get his hat 
 wet, took it off and put it under his coat, when Mr. Alli- 
 son exclaimed: "Why, Reub, don't you know you oughtn't 
 to let the rain pour down on your head that way? You 
 are liable to take cold and die." Reub, who could gen- 
 erally think of the right thing to say at the right time, 
 replied: "A man has a right to take care of his own 
 property. This head belongs to Mr. McCluer; this hat be- 
 longs to me." 
 
 Some of the negroes now residing in Greenfield who 
 were slaves prior to and during the war are: Lucy Rut- 
 ledge, Henry Griggs, Henry Stephenson, Bill Long, Manuel 
 and Ellen Dicus, and Aunt Lilah Hoyle. 
 
 When the war began several Union companies were 
 organixed in Dade County. Companies "A" and "D" of 
 the Sixth Missouri cavalry completed their organization 
 on July 4th, IHG'l. Clark Wright, who was the first captain 
 of Company "A," became colonel and T. A. Switzer cap- 
 tain. I. T. Sloan and John Scroggs of this city were mem- 
 bers of this company.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 113 
 
 Late in the spring or early in the summer of 1862, a 
 Union militia company was organized in Greenfield, and 
 on the day that the officers were elected and sworn into 
 the service by Enrolling Officer, John B. Clark of Dade- 
 ville, it was reported that a Confederate force under Joe 
 Shelly and John Coffee were advancing upon the town. 
 At this instant, the faithful enrolling officer, knowing that 
 he was the one most desired and likely to receive the 
 hardest treatment by the enemy, went +o the home of W. 
 K. Latham and asked the lady of the house to hide him. 
 This she did by putting him into a hole under the building- 
 through a trap in the floor, over which she quickly 
 spread a carpet. The enemy, who, however, proved not to 
 be Shelby and Coffee, rushed into the town and captured 
 all but a few of the new company, and searched in vain 
 for Capt. Clark. All of the captured ones were sworn not 
 to take up arms against the confederacy. Afterwards, 
 upon being exchanged, nearly all of them volunteered into 
 the U. S. service. Mr. N. S. McCluer in 1862 became the 
 first captain of Company "M," of the Eighth Missouri 
 cavalry; Alfred Kennedy, first lieutenant, and Mr. Mc- 
 Dowell, second. Mr. Raleigh J. Shipley was a member of 
 this company. 
 
 In 1863, Company "I" of the 18th Missouri cavalry 
 was organized with John Howard captain and W. K. Pyle 
 one of the lieutenants. Here Mason Talbutt and Abe Carr 
 served during the following two years as soldiers for the 
 Union. 
 
 In addition" to these companies all the other men of 
 Greenfield between the ages of 18 and 45 were compelled 
 to enroll in the home militia and were known as the "Home 
 Guard," but their work was very light and they were 
 never passed into actual service. Although most of the 
 men of the town sympathized with the north, there were a 
 few who believed in the cause of the Confedaracy; Lewis 
 Renfro of this city, John M. Stemmons and two of his 
 brothers, and Colonel Coffey (as has been noted) were 
 hearty supporters of the south.
 
 114 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 One Sunday morning during the early part of the 
 war when 'Rev. Fulton was preaching, 60 or 70 unex- 
 pected guests arrived at the church. They rushed into the 
 room and the people were horror stricken. The weapons 
 which some of the congregation chanced to have were 
 taken, but nothing valuable as money or jewelry. The 
 bushwackers then forced all to take an oath that they 
 would not take up arms against the confederacy. The 
 sermon was not finished, as pastor and flock went straight 
 home as soon as they could get away. 
 
 The enemy then hurried to the store of R. S. Jacobs 
 and robbed it. A safe which contained something less 
 than a thousand dollars of the county money was blown 
 open and its contents taken. After the bushwhackers 
 thought they had damaged the town enough they departed, 
 perhaps to ravage some other unsuspecting and unguarded 
 village. 
 
 At most any time were such men lurking about in the 
 forests or hiding behind some old building ready to plunge 
 the fatal knife or fire the fatal shot into the bosom of some 
 innocent man, but to do so was considered no crime in 
 those cruel war times, and many foul murders went unpun- 
 ished. Another time during the early part of the war a 
 band of Guerrillas made a raid upon the town. The Union 
 State Militia and the Sixth regiment, under the leadership 
 of Major Wick Morgan, were at that time quartered in the 
 Shields hotel, and from the windows of the building the 
 bullets whizzed out through the air to the enemy, causing 
 one to meet death and the remainder to fall back. They 
 fled . southward and burned the houses of many Union 
 men on their way. 
 
 Probably one of the most well known raids through 
 Greenfield during the war -was that of October 6, 1863, 
 when the town was captured by Confederate troops under 
 command of Gen. Joe Shelby. It must have been pre- 
 viously known that the court house was to be destroyed 
 for Colonel Coffey, who, being a land owner, was probably 
 looking out for his own interests, had ordered the public 
 records to be carried out arid piled in one of the houses
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 115 
 
 nearby. When he himself arrived, the structure was one 
 great mass of flames, the like of which many in town had 
 never seen. When- the fire had abated, the soldiers de- 
 parted from this part of the country, leaving the little 
 county seat in a great uproar. 
 
 A second alarm, which served to increase the terror 
 of the people, spread over the town when during the 
 night after Shelby's raid news was received that Austin 
 King had taken possession of the town. But when the 
 second message was sent over the little city that King 
 was a Union leader who had come to defend the place, the 
 inhabitants once more were relieved. Guards were placed 
 in all the most important roads leading to the town and 
 again the county seat was at rest. 
 
 Although only a very small portion of the great civil 
 war took place in Greenfield, the people nevertheless suf- 
 fered at times exceedingly; Once in a 'while the wealthy 
 person could obtain from the town market no more than 
 he who didn't have a penny for there was absolutely noth- 
 ing to buy. At one time, the nearest market to Greenfield 
 was Osceola and it was even difficult to obtain provisions 
 there for the trip was a dangerous task on account of the 
 dreadful work of the bushwackers. 
 
 From the market of Springfield where things were 
 considered the cheapest, one could carry ten dollars worth 
 of sugar in one end of a common size meal sack and ten 
 dollars worth of coffee in the other. Corn bread, bacon, 
 hominy and game formed the -staple diet during the war 
 and often even they were considered a treat, 
 
 The many cruel depredations, the killing of individ- 
 uals and other atrocities committed around Greenfield dur- 
 ing the war period, and the hard times which all went 
 through, would furnish material sufficient to fill a volume. 
 
 Time, however, has served to mitigate these evil ef- 
 fects and those who oiice fought as enemies, divided by 
 bitter prejudice, have long since ceased to harbor illfeeling 
 and now work side by side, united in sentiment, with one 
 sincere ambition of promoting public good.
 
 116 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 KINCHEON WEST. 
 
 In writing a history of a county and its people, living 
 and dead, good, bad and indifferent, it sometimes becomes 
 necessary to insert a page here and there which appears 
 upon its surface more or less dark and gloomy, and es- 
 pecially when the incidents relate to circumstances which 
 have their foundation in the days that tried the hearts 
 of strong men, and caused even the foundations of our 
 government to tremble. 
 
 With malice toward none and charity for all, I will 
 try to relate the story of "Kinch West" perhaps the most 
 notorious, intrepid and fearless man that ever lived in 
 Dade County. 
 
 His boyhood was similar to that of any other country 
 boy growing up in the environment of forest, field and 
 woodland, living very close to nature and enjoying a free- 
 dom wiiich comes only from the hills. Like the Shepherd 
 Boy of old who came from the Judaeian hills to the court 
 of a king and afterward became a famous warrior, the 
 life of Kinch West was transformed in a single day from 
 that of a quiet, unassuming country boy to an armed des- 
 perado by the enactment of a tragedy which would seem 
 impossible in a civilized community. 
 
 On the 5th day of April, 1863. a company of men 
 whose identity is unknown to the writer of this article, 
 visited the home of Billy West, the father of Kinch West, 
 about eight miles east of Greenfield, killed the father, 
 burned the house and contents, and presumably the same 
 parties a few days later killed two of his infan; sons, 
 about the age of ten or twelve years, respectively. Billy 
 West had sons in the Confederate army. Kinch being one 
 of them, and this fact is supposed to bo the cause of the 
 tragedy. 
 
 When this appal'ing news reached the ears of Kinch, 
 IK- became so enraged that he immediately resigm-d his 
 j-osition in the Confederate anr.y, came back to th" vicin- 
 ity of his old home and organized an independent hand to 
 \ isit ven^enee upon the he-ids of the perpetrators ( f this 
 vile deed.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 117 
 
 Kinch and his followers claimed to know the names of 
 <he guilty parties, but the concensus of opinion at that 
 rime was that his evidence rested largely in suspicion. 
 
 His anger and wrath was fanned into a fierce flp.me by 
 i eason of the exingencies of the war and the peril of the 
 limes. As soon as his band was organized they coraenced 
 a merciless warfare against the supposed guilty parties, 
 <md extended it to every party that interfered or m any 
 way opposed his plans. Houses were burned, live ; , were 
 taken, property destroyed and a perfect reign of terror 
 existed in the community. Doubtless many deeds were 
 done and crimes committed which were laid at the door of 
 Kinch West ; of which he was innocent, but his name 
 was a terror and h'.s threats a thorn iu the flesh to ail who 
 opposed him in the tloody warfare upon his enemies. 
 
 His company was an independent one and uncon- 
 nected in anyway > iT Jth the Southern Confederacy although 
 made up of southern sympathizers and ex-Confederate 
 soldiers. They alone were responsible for the enormity 
 of their deeds. 
 
 Kinch West never returned to Dade County after the 
 war. The West family was one of the oldest and most re- 
 spected in the county and were early pioneers. Many of 
 his relatives now residing in the county are among our 
 very best people. 
 
 o 
 
 CONCERNING THE PRESENT COURT HOUSE. 
 
 In a copy of the Vedette, in June, 1868, while the 
 present court house was in the course of construction, had 
 the following, on its local page: 
 
 "The new court house and jail is advancing all right. 
 W. L. Scroggs, superintendent of public buildings, today 
 filed in the office of the Clerk of the County Court, his 
 report stating that he has examined the material of the 
 bricks for the new court house and jail and pronounces 
 them of good material and well burned, and receives them 
 as made according to contract. 
 
 F. M. Wilson, the contractor, now wants, the third in- 
 stallment, $2,000 which is now due according to contract,
 
 118 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and the presiding justice will have to call a special term 
 therefor, or the work will stop, until the same is paid." 
 
 The jail spoken of in this clipping was in the south- 
 west corner of the present court house, the space now 
 used by the circuit clerk. The old jail was abandoned 
 some fifteen years ago at the time the new one was com- 
 pleted. The new jail stands a little to the east of the 
 southest corner of the public square. At some seasons of 
 the year the old jail held open doors for weeks at a time. 
 
 APPEARANCE OF EARLY NEWSPAPERS. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 In looking over the files of the Greenfield "Vedr-tte" 
 from its inception in August, 18G6, to the early and middle 
 seventies, it is found that this publication was sure abreast 
 with the times in which it was published. It was ably 
 edited by Origgs and Talbutt, also by Talbutt and Barker, 
 and when the late Charles W. Griffith took the ownership 
 in the early part of the seventies, it appears that he put 
 forth his best effort in giving the people a good local news- 
 paper. He believed in the editorial page and he devoted 
 the best of his energies in discussing local, state and na- 
 tional interests. 
 
 A little over a quarter of a century ago the Griffith 
 home in Greenfield was destroyed by fire. The old files of 
 the "Vedette" were consumed in the flames. But few 
 copies of the early issues are extant. Fortunately while 
 cleaning the old vaults at the court house in recent weeks 
 a bundle of these old papers was found that had been placed 
 on file in the office of the County Clerk. An early copy of 
 the Dade County Advocate, Vol. 1, No. 28, was found at 
 this time. Attorney Vohiey Moon was then the editor and 
 publisher. He was a Greenfield attorney and is well re- 
 membered by the older class of citizens. This was in 1875. 
 The initial number of the Advocate presents a very cred-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 119 
 
 liable appearance, but it remained for the present owner 
 and publisher, William R. Bowles, to make it the paper its 
 mission required. For many years Mr. Bowles has had 
 charge of this paper, and it is truly one of the best and 
 ablest Democratic newspapers in Missouri, published in 
 the country districts. Mr. Bowles is an educated man and 
 he loves the Advocate. See article on Greenfield newspa- 
 pers from their inception on another page. It is mighty 
 interesting history to Dade County people.
 
 Chapter 6 
 
 CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN PIONEERS. 
 
 by 
 W. E. Shaw. 
 
 The early history of the Cumberland Presbyterian 
 church in Dade County is shrouded more or less in tra- 
 dition, but there are a few well-established facts which I 
 desire to submit to the Dade County History. 
 
 Among 1 the early ministers of this church I will men- 
 tion Rev. A. A. Young-, who visited Dade County and later 
 settled in Lawrence County on Honey creek about eight 
 miles northwest of Aurora. Rev. J. D. Montgomery and 
 Rev. TV. J. Garrett both settled in Dade County. Rev. Gar- 
 rett in Greenfield and Rev. Montgomery on a farm four 
 miles northeast of Greenfield now owned by the Scott fam- 
 ily. Rev. James Tucker was also among the very early 
 preachers of the state to settle in this county. He settled 
 on the farm now owned by John Stockton near the Ed Dicus 
 farm northeast of Greenfield. He was the father of Mrs. 
 Scott, who lived and died on the Emerson Scott farm. She 
 was 9(5 years old at the time of her death, and the mother 
 of James, Hambleton, Ab. Perry, Price and Emerson Scott 
 and Mrs. Narcissus Winkle. 
 
 John Bell and Garnett Davenport came to the county 
 just before the war. , 
 
 SOUTH GREENFIELD CAMP GROUND. 
 
 by 
 W. E. Shaw. 
 
 The South Greenfield Camp Ground was located before 
 the Civil War. The ground was donated by Jacob Cox, 
 father of our lamented Sam Cox. The ten acres where the 
 Camp Ground is no\v located was set apart by the donor 
 for a perpetual camp ground for the use of the South Meth-
 
 EDGAR P. MANN.
 
 GREENFIELD CHURCHES.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 121 
 
 odist Church. The meetings that were held before the war 
 differed from those of later date. Instead of tents, the 
 campers built camps made of small logs. Those camps were 
 built around the shed on the four sides, each camp owned 
 by some liberal person who expected to bear his or her 
 part of the expense of feeding the great multitudes of peo- 
 ple who attended. For people went a long distance to 
 attend those annual gatherings. The camps were usually 
 double, with a space between. The rooms were usually 
 about 12 or 14 feet square, one room set apart for ladies 
 and the other for gentlemen ; the space between was for 
 social use, where people would find shade and shelter during 
 the time between services. The campers erected cook sheds 
 and long tables, where free-for-all meals were served ex- 
 cept for those who preferred to go in the covered wagons, 
 prepared to take care of themselves. Pastures were pro- 
 vided by the liberal farmers for the horses and oxen, that 
 were used for the conveyance of all the people. 
 
 The services usually commenced on Thursday night 
 and continued until about mid-week, making the series 
 about a week long. The preaching and singing was ol the 
 old-rime type, and religious awakenings usually followed 
 from the first service. Among the ministers was the well- 
 remembered James McGehee, a man of great power and a 
 s \veet singer in Israel. I remember but few of his co-labor- 
 ers ; will mention only Rev. Joe Davidson, another conse 
 crated, faithful servant of the Lord. Ministers of other 
 churches were also faithful helpers. Rev. J. D. Montgomery 
 was among the early day assistants. Those meetings al- 
 ways resulted in great good, and all the churches usually 
 received a part of the converts, as everything connected with 
 those meetings was in perfect union and God honored and 
 blessed them all. It was long after the close of the war 
 before the fires were rekindled on those sacred grounds. 
 During those days the railroad was built and South Green- 
 field was located. I think it was about the year 1880 that 
 the grounds were once more cleared of briars and rubbish 
 and the meetings re-established, continuing for only a few
 
 122 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 years, during which time the South Methodist erected a 
 neat church just north of the shed, where they worshiped 
 until the congregation constructed and carried out their 
 plan of moving their House of Worship to the new town, 
 now South Greenfield. Soon after the erection of the church 
 on the camp ground, there was a Cumberland Presbyterian 
 church organized by Rev. "VV. E. Shaw, consisting of thirteen 
 members, known as the South Greenfield congregation of 
 Ozark Presbytery. The new organization was heartily wel- 
 come to use of the house, where they worshiped with per- 
 fect unity, and both churches prospered and worked to- 
 gether until the time when the South Methodists were ready 
 to move their house, when the ten-acre piece of land that 
 constituted the camp ground was sold to the Cumberland 
 Presbyterian. The congregation that then worshiped there 
 now own and worship in a house built soon after, on or near 
 the spot from which the other house stood. Soon after the 
 transfer of the property the new owners set about re-estab- 
 lishing the camp meetings. Rev. "VV. E. Shaw preached for 
 this new Cumberland Presbyterian church for three years, 
 with a degree of success, after which Rev. J. F. Daughtrey 
 and Rev. George Harbor were pastors. Under their labor 
 the church became so much strengthened and encouraged 
 that they reorganized the camp meetings under the present 
 plan of renting tents and buildings, a restaurant, and set- 
 ting a time limit of 10 days for said meetings. I failed to 
 remember now which of those brethren, Dauglitrey or Har- 
 bor, was first after myself to take charge of the church, but 
 the Lord blessed and prospered the work, and soon the en- 
 campment became a great annual gathering where a threat 
 deal of good was accomplished, when the question of fra- 
 ternity and union with the Presbyterian church was ac- 
 complished in 11)0(5, the programs having already been made. 
 The divided parties went forward, and the encampment 
 was for that year under the direction of the union element, 
 but the ownership of the property was legally in the hands 
 of the Cumberland Presbyterians, who submitted to the 
 tamp meeting plan already made, Rev. George Harbor 
 being Superintendent in the year 1907. The Cumberland
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 123 
 
 Presbyterians claimed their right and took possession of 
 the grounds. Sam W. Cox, the leading member and elder, 
 having wisely made the conditions of the purchase, making 
 each donor a granloi and beneficiary to the pi'operty, to 
 hold in trust for their own use as a place of worship. Since 
 taking hold of the grounds, the management has continued 
 each year to go forward with perfect unity, guaranteeing 
 to all people protection, and great gatherings have annual- 
 ly met and worshiped God, and great and lasting u'ood lias 
 been the result. The large crowds of people have been 
 estimated at from five to eight thousand on the Sabbaths 
 and most popular days. May the Lord continue the great 
 work. 
 
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 HISTORY OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN 
 CHURCH IN GREENFIELD, MISSOURI. 
 
 by 
 Mabelle Robinson. 
 
 The Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Greenfield, 
 Mo., was organized in the year 1839 by Rev. J. D. Mont- 
 gomery. 
 
 Tt was early in the year 1855 that that great man, Rev. 
 W. J. Garrett, came to make his home in the little town of 
 Greenfield, where his memory will ever be loved and held 
 sacred in the hearts of her citizens. Here it was he started 
 a boarding school which resulted in Ozark College and 
 finally in the High School of today. 
 
 But while the people were prospering in many ways, 
 they were in one sense very poor, for they had forgotten 
 the promise in that great Book which says, "Seek ye first 
 the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these 
 things (earthly comforts) shall be added unto you." How- 
 ever, it was not the will of God that the Evil One should 
 have so much influence in this locality, so Rev. Garrett was 
 sent to preach to them the "Whosoever will Gospel" loved 
 so much by every true Cumberland Presbyterian.
 
 124 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Rev. Garrett for some time preached in the court 
 house, but at last a house was furnished where the present 
 Presbyterian Church stands. Here they worshiped for 
 about eight years. They finally decided with the help of 
 God to build a new church and sold the old building to the 
 Presbyterians. 
 
 Rev. Garrett, Dr. Bowles, Eliot Young and Peter Van 
 Osdell were a few of the leaders who helped to push this 
 enterprise to a complete and victorious ending. To get the 
 lumber to build this church much donation work was done, 
 the logs were cut and brought to town from the great forest 
 which then stood just north of town. 
 
 It was in September, 1868, that the new temple was 
 ready to be dedicated to the full service of our Lord and 
 Saviour, Jesus Christ. Rev. J. N. Edmiston and P. J. Reed 
 conducted the Dedicatory Services. A revival had been 
 going on for some weeks in a brush harbor just north of 
 town. This was moved into the new church directly after 
 completion. The power of God seemed to fill the congre- 
 gation at every meeting. The Christians were comforted 
 and filled with a great joy, while the sinners fell down and 
 wept bitterly. In this revival, which lasted several weeks, 
 many, many precious souls were brought to feel the pardon- 
 ing love of our Heavenly Father. 
 
 There were now one hundred members enrolled. The 
 following are some of the early preachers : Rev. Garrett, 
 who preached about thirty years ; Rev. B. F. Logan, ten 
 years ; Rev. Dunlap, Rev. Brown and Rev. R. L. Venice, 
 four years. The first year Rev. Venice was pastor, he held 
 revivals within which about seventy professed. Most of 
 these were young men from the college, who afterward 
 united with the church. Following Rev. Venice was Rev. 
 J. P. Campbell, who preached two years; Rev. George Har- 
 bor, one year; Rev. Lowe, six months; Rev. Cheek, one 
 year; Rev. Fly, eighteen months, and Rev. Pitts, a few 
 months. 
 
 Presbytery has been entertained here quite frequently 
 and the Synod of Missouri once, about thirty-three years 
 ago.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 125 
 
 Our present pastor, Rev. W. E. Shaw, was ordained in 
 the old church in October, 1884. Rev. J. F. Daughtrey 
 preached one year, beginning in 1893. There were about 
 twenty conversions recorded in this year. 
 
 Rev. Johnston was pastor when the union question 
 came up. He went union and preached at the present Pres- 
 byterian Church until his death. The Unionists not only 
 took many members with them, but they also took the par- 
 sonage, which was then worth about $800. 
 
 When the few true members that remained had some- 
 what recovered from the shock which this calamity had 
 laid upon them, they found that they were about fifteen 
 strong, for "as with Gideon's army, God can accomplish 
 much with little." 
 
 It is here that much praise should be given to Rev. R. 
 S. Ramsey and Rev. J. F. Daughtrey, who came to the res- 
 cue of the little congregation in Greenfield. They stood 
 firmly for the Cumberland Presbyterian cause, and used 
 all their influence to hold the church together until Rev. 
 W. E. Shaw could be employed as pastor at the fall meet- 
 ing of Presbytery. 
 
 Rev. Shaw took up the shattered work beginning in 
 August, 1906, and ending the middle of the year 1908. Rev. 
 Carr then took up the work for two years, or until Rev. 
 Shaw could come back to carry on the work up to the pres- 
 ent time. In the revival which Brother Shaw held in 1907 
 nearly all the young people were converted, who are mem- 
 bers of the church today. 
 
 In the spring of 1913 the two churches, the Presby- 
 terians and Cumberland Presbyterians, compromised, the 
 Presbyterians getting $1,000 and the Cumberlaiicls getting 
 the old church and grounds. 
 
 The church has just now come through another great 
 struggle, that of building the present new brick church. 
 Rev. Shaw, with his little handful of workers, not only 
 worked for this, but they also prayed much to Him who 
 knows no such a thing as failure. The new church was
 
 126 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 dedicated free of debt May 23, 1915, by Rev. J. E. Cortner, 
 pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Marsh- 
 field, Mo. 
 
 "With the dedication of the church, a new era is upon 
 us, with new duties, new conflicts, new trials and new oppor- 
 tunities ; start on the new journey with Jesus Christ, to 
 walk with Him, to work for Him, and to win souls to him. 
 Know "that if God shuts us in at one door, it is only to 
 bring us out at another." The fact that the church in 
 Greenfield is still alive and prospering is a sure proof that 
 God has some work awaiting it. 
 
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 OBITUARY OF REV. WILLIAM RAMSEY 
 BENNINGTON. 
 
 Died, at his residence in Greenfield, on Tuesday, the 
 8th day of February, 1876, of acute tuberculosis, Rev. "Wil- 
 liam Ramsey Bennington, in the fifty-third yea" of his age. 
 
 The subject of the above notice was well and favorably 
 known to most every citizen of Dade County. During a 
 residence of nearly ten years here he had endeared himself 
 to almost every person with whom he came in contact. 
 
 William Ramsey Bennington was born in Adams 
 County, Ohio, on the loth day of December, in the year 
 1824. 
 
 He became a Christian at an ^nrly age, and had 
 preached the gospel for more than twenty years. At the 
 time of his death he was an industrious teacher in the Cum- 
 berland Presbyterian Church. In this cause lie was ear- 
 nest, fervent and devoted, doing more than his failing 
 physical powers would justify. Among his last requests 
 was this: "That the ministers should teach more indus- 
 triously if possible." Many will long remember him as 
 one who was always ready to give religious instruction and 
 to preach the gospel of salvation to his fellow men. 
 
 lie was married to Priscilla Wall on the 4th of Sep- 
 tember, 1S42, near Xenia, Greene County, Ohio. They had 
 eight children, six of whom are living, five daughters in this 
 county, and a son living in Joplin.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 127 
 
 He removed from Ohio to Knox County, Missouri, and 
 settled at Edina in 1855, where he published a paper called 
 the Knox County Argus, for a short time, taught in the 
 high school in the town eight years, and was elected Super- 
 intendent of public schools three terms. 
 
 At the breaking out of the late Civil War he was a 
 strong Union man, and enlisted in the army and served 
 over three years. He saw much hard service under Gen- 
 erals Grant and Sherman during the western campaigns. 
 He received several severe wounds, the effects of which 
 hastened his death. He came out of the army like many 
 other gallant, patriotic, honest soldiers, broken in health 
 and fortune. He brought his family and settled in Dado 
 County in the year 1866, where he had been engaged in 
 teaching school and preaching the gospel until shortly be- 
 fore his death, when he was compelled to give up his labors 
 from the effects of the disease which had been preying upon 
 him for some six or seven weeks before. 
 
 He was the County School Commissioner at the time 
 of his demise, and by his loss the schools of the county 
 are deprived of an earnest, faithful and efficient laborer in 
 the cause of education. 
 
 Mr. Bennington was possessed of a very liberal edu- 
 cation, and had done much to advance the public schools 
 of our county. 
 
 He was a member of the Masonic bodies of Greenfield, 
 and requested to be buried according to the rites of the 
 order. In his death the lodges lose a good man. This com- 
 munity is deprived of a valuable citizen, the churches of 
 an earnest and faithful teacher, and his family of a kind 
 and indulgent husband and parent. 
 
 In these times of selfish greed and unprincipled rush 
 to acquire wealth, it does the soul good to contemplate the 
 character of one so pure and disinterested as was that of the 
 deceased. And dying in the triumphant hope of life eternal, 
 he thought to exhort his ministerial brethren to more ear- 
 nest work, to ask his friends and relatives to live so as to 
 meet him in that land from whose bourn no traveler returns.
 
 128 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 And as his life was an example of how a Christian should 
 live, so was his death a shining example of how a Christian 
 should die. 
 
 The Burial of Professor Bennington. Professor Ben- 
 nington was buried by the Masonic bodies of Greenfield. 
 There were a very large number of Masons present, and 
 the Knights Templar turned out in uniform. The proces- 
 sion repaired to the late residence of the deceased and es- 
 corted the body to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 
 where Rev. Mr. Garrett preached the funeral discourse. The 
 church was jammed full of the school children and citizens 
 from all parts of the county, and fully one-half could not 
 even find standing room inside. After the funeral discourse 
 the procession repaired to the cemetery, where the body 
 was deposited according to the rites of Masonry. After 
 returning to the lodge appropriate resolutions were adopt- 
 ed, a copy of which are given below. 
 
 At a meeting of Washington Lodge No. 87, A. F. & A. 
 M., Thursday, Feb. 1.0th, 1876, the following preamble and 
 resolutions were adopted: 
 
 Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the 
 Universe to remove from our midst to that undiscovered 
 country from whose bourn no traveler returns, our beloved 
 brother, William R. Bennington; therefore, be it 
 
 Itcsolve.d, That in the death of our brother the com- 
 munity has sustained the loss of an honorable, upright and 
 exemplary citizen, the church has been deprived of a pillar 
 and ornament, the cause of education an intelligent, ener- 
 getic and zealous worker, the fraternity an esteemed and 
 dearly beloved brother, whose example has ever guided in 
 the paths of virtue and truth. Be it further 
 
 Hcxolrcd, That we tender to his bereaved family our 
 sincere condolence in this, their hour of great tribulation, 
 and accord to them our heart-felt sympathies, as a token of 
 respect to the memory of our deceased brother, that the 
 lodge and jewels be draped in mourning, and that we wear 
 the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Be it further
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 129 
 
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the 
 records, and a copy duly certified under the seal of the 
 Lodge be furnished the family of our deceased brother. 
 
 V. MOON, 
 
 JOHN D. PARKINSON, 
 JOHN A. READY, 
 
 Committee. 
 
 EBENEZER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 This church, the oldest of its denomination in South- 
 west Missouri, was organized June 4, 1842, with twenty- 
 eight members. When the Rev. J. W. Bell, who presided 
 at the organization, asked the members what name they 
 desired to call their church, John M. Rankin arose and in 
 a voice trembling with emotion said, "Let it be Ebenezer, 
 for hitherto the Lord hath helped us." The church then 
 belonged to what was known as the old school branch of 
 the Presbyterian family. 
 
 The charter members were John and Polly Rankin, 
 Margaret Rankin, Nathan Wilkerson and Nathan Wilker- 
 son, Sr., Rebecca Wilkerson, Jane Wilkerson, Nancy Morris, 
 John Tarbot, Mary Tarbot, Jacob Montgomery, Rachel 
 Montgomery, Anna Montgomery, Nancy S. Davidson, W. 
 W. Rankin, Margaret Oerdner, James Sharp, Alfred Cow- 
 an, Hannah, a negro slave, Mary Weir, Betsy Wilkerson, 
 Sarah Wilkerson, Nancy Bokers, Thomas Ross, Sarah C. 
 Ross, Margaret "Rutdledge and George Rutdledge. The 
 first families composing the membership were mostly from 
 Virginia and Tennessee. 
 
 The first elders were Nathan Wilkerson, Sr., Jacob 
 Montgomery and John M. Rankin. The church was without 
 a pastor the first two years of its existence, and the elders 
 exercised care over the congregation, maintaining regular 
 services. 
 
 The first minister to take charge of the church was 
 Valentine Pentzer, \vho came in 1844 and remained three
 
 130 HiSTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 years. He was also employed as principal of the Green- 
 field Academy, one of the oldest schools in the entire coun- 
 try for higher education. He was a charter member of 
 the Washington Masonic lodge at Greenfield. On leaving 
 here he went to Illionis, where he died in 1849 at the early 
 age of thirty-eight years. Mr. Pentzer was a very able 
 man, a good sermonizer, a splendid teacher, and he did 
 much for the cause of education while here. 
 
 Mr. Pentzer 's successor was the late Rev. John Mc- 
 Farland, a man of deep piety and sterling worth, who came 
 to the church in 1848 and remained its pastor until 1860. 
 Mr. McFarland had a great influence in moulding early 
 Presbyterianism in the entire Southwest, and there are 
 many still living who delight to speak of the man and his 
 work to this day. During his ministry the first house of 
 worship was erected in 1854. It was built of brick and it 
 stood on the same lot the present building stands, but it was 
 back farther from the street. The erection of the first- 
 church building was made possible by the generous gift 
 of $600 from Elder James M. Mitchell. Another liberal 
 giver was ''Aunt Hannah" Cowen, an old slave. The pio- 
 neers were mostly poor and there seems to have been a 
 scarcity of money at that time. Hearing the solicitor of 
 the building fund speak to her master of the difficulty in 
 raising money, "Aunt Hannah" walked into the room with 
 a half dollar in her hand, which she had saved from her 
 scanty wage, and handing it to the solicitor, she said, "Will 
 this buy a brick?" 
 
 Mary McFarland, the minister's gifted and devoted 
 wife, was an important active factor in the work of this 
 period. She was not only interested in the work of the local 
 church, but in the wider field of missions, and she was one 
 of the first advocates of the Woman's Presbyterian Mission- 
 ary Society. She was educated at the famous school of 
 Mary Lyon, Holyoke, Mass. When Mr. McFarland retired 
 from the pastorate of the Ebenezer church, a little log school 
 house was built on their farm, two miles north of Green- 
 field. This school was sometimes called Brush College.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 131 
 
 It is said it was the only school in the Southwest that sur- 
 vived the Civil War. When some of the soldiers who have 
 been her students at the beginning of the war returned to 
 their homes, they went back to Mrs. McFarland's school. 
 It is said they found being spelled down by the smaller 
 students was about as disagreeable a sensation as being 
 shot down by the enemy. Thomas A. Miller, now mayor 
 of Aurora, was a one-time student at Brush College. Both 
 Mr. and Mrs. McFarland are buried in the Weir cemetery, 
 near the home in which they lived for thirty-seven years. 
 These most excellent people, people of culture, true relig- 
 ion and patriotic service, will never be forgotten by the 
 people whom they served. Mrs. McFarland was loved by 
 young and old alike, everybody delighted in her companion- 
 ship, everybody held her in the very highest esteem. She 
 was one of the sweetest mothers of Israel. 
 
 The Rev. W. R. Fulton was a third pastor of this 
 church. His pastorate was the longest in its history, ex- 
 tending from 1861 to 1878. Under his faithful ministry, 
 the church survived the ravages of the Civil War better 
 than any other Presbyterian Church in the entire area of 
 South Missouri. In 1866 this church had forty members 
 and it was the strongest church in the Presbytery in this 
 section of the State. The old Fulton home is still standing. 
 It has been remodeled and repaired, yet it is where the Ful- 
 tons lived, and in that house Elizabeth Parkinson, the 
 noted singer, was born. That home is now owned and occu- 
 pied by Wood Edwards and family. 
 
 The Rev. George H. Williamson was pastor of this 
 church from 1882 to 1885. During this period of pastorate 
 the main building of the present edifice was constructed 
 under his charge. Mr. Williamson is well known in nearly 
 every section of the Southwest. He is a strong, forceful 
 pulpit man, and during his real working days he never 
 knew when to stop. He had built many monuments to his 
 memory in the Southwest. 
 
 One reason this church has become so well established 
 is that it has had several long pastorates. One of these
 
 132 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 was that of John R. Gass, who was with the church from 
 1891 to 1898, seven years. On account of Mrs. Gass's health 
 he resigned and went to New Mexico for a change of cli- 
 mate. He is now Synodical Superintendent of Missions for 
 that State. Mr. Gass is one of the deepest and most pro- 
 found thinkers in his church, and his sermons and lectures 
 are gems of rich thought supported by a devotion to truth 
 and a desire to reach the highest ideals. His character is 
 strong, his knowledge of matters and things keen, and ever 
 ready for use. He is devout, sincere just all man. 
 
 Other ministers who have been with this church for 
 over a year are Benjamin F. Powellson, 1879 to 1882; 
 Willis G. Banker, 1887 to 1890; William G. Moore, a most 
 excellent and devoted man, 1889 to 1902; Rev. J. E. John- 
 son, 1905 to 1909. The latter took charge of the joint con- 
 gregations of the Ebenezer and Cumberland Presbyterian 
 churcnes, a relation that was terminated by his death. The 
 present pastor, Rev. Edmund S. Brownlee, has been in the 
 field since the first of September, 1909. Mr. Brownlee is a 
 man of strong character and fitness for all his work. He is 
 a man who knows how to meet other men and to give each 
 man that which is justly due him; he is a great strength to 
 his church and a strong, active citizen. Since its organiza- 
 tion, the church has given eight of its sons to the ministry. 
 W. M. Mitchell, S. W. Mitchell, J. N. Rankin, Joseph W. 
 Scroggs, L. M. Scroggs, W. A. McMinn, Joseph Johnson 
 and Samuel F. Wilson. 
 
 In this historic church the Presbytery of Ozark and the 
 Women's Presbyterial Society have had their birth, the 
 former September 29, 1870, the latter 1876. Here, too, at 
 the reunion of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Presby- 
 terian churches, the new Presbytery of Ozark was organized 
 June 18, 1907. 
 
 GREENFIELD CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 In the beginning of the eighties, Elder Morgan Mor- 
 gans, an evangelist of the Christian Church, came to Green-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 133 
 
 field and hold a religious debate with Rev. George W. Brown 
 of the Cumberland Presbyterian faith. The debate was held 
 in the Cook Pool Hall, and some of the preaching was held 
 there, too. The Presbyterian people tendered their church 
 to the new faith members, for a part of the time. 
 
 Elder Morgans was considered one of the strong men 
 of the ministry in his day, and he was a very forceful speak- 
 er There were but few people in Greenfield and adjacent 
 country at that time who were of that faith, and religious 
 prejudice was rife. The organization of the church was 
 completed on January 1st, 1882. It was perfected by the 
 late Elder AY. B. Cochran, who did much evangelistic work 
 in this section prior to and after the organization was com- 
 pleted. Elder Cochran deserves much credit for what he 
 accomplished during the early years of the church in this 
 section of Missouri. His effective work at Greenfield, Cave 
 Spring and Dadeville will live with time. 
 
 The present church building was erected in 1884. Too 
 much credit cannot be given to William Mayes, who at that 
 time was one of the most active and effectual workers for 
 the church. His ability to advise ways and means, and his 
 ability to raise funds, enabled the young congregation to 
 accomplish much. He is still living. He lives at the home 
 of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Lawrence, at Sarcoxie. Though 
 pretty feeble, he still retains a good memory, and he de- 
 lights in the fact that he had an integral part in the early 
 history of the church in Greenfield. The late Joel T. Hem- 
 bree, Sarah J. Hembree, his wife, J. F. Ackers and wife, 
 J. K. Grider, Lovis Depee and wife, Mrs. Mary Pyle, Miss 
 Syra Pyle, Mary E. Bailey, E. D. Hamner, AY'. T/Hamner 
 and Mrs. N. X. Higgins were the charter members. 
 
 The memory of the Hamners still lingers in the minds 
 of all who were connected with the church up to the time 
 of their death. Air. Hamner was a long-time elder in this 
 congregation and he was a great, good and grand old man. 
 Mother Hamner was considered one of the noble women of 
 the community. Her memory will never wane in this con- 
 gregation of the church. They are now sleeping in the
 
 134 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 silent, yet talkative, city a few paces to the east of the 
 church they helped to found and the church they loved. 
 Their son, Prof. Thomas Hamner, a bright educator and 
 one of the strongest in character the town ever produced / 
 sleeps beside his parents. His death occurred only recently, 
 in another country, and his body was brought here for 
 burial. The life of Prof. Thomas Hamner w r as one of true 
 devotion to principle and to high ideals. His educational 
 worth, both in Greenfield and in Texas, as well as in other 
 districts, will stand for a long time as a monument to his 
 splendid abilities. 
 
 It was expedient for the young congregation to send 
 for Morgan Morgans to dedicate their new church building. 
 It was dedicated in June, 1884. That was a great day for 
 the now church, which, at that time, had a promising future. 
 It has passed through many changes, yet it has become 
 stronger and better each year. On April 1st, 1891, the edi- 
 tor of this history was called to this church, from his home 
 at Fort Scott, Kansas, to hold a short meeting. The meet- 
 ing began that night and continued three weeks, resulting 
 in several additions to the church. The next year Mr. States 
 was called to the pastorate, to hold the place until a suitable 
 pastor could be obtained. During that year many more took 
 membership with the congregation. He was followed by 
 Elder McQueary, a very able man, a man who thoroughly 
 understood the plea of the church, and he did a great deal 
 of good. lie was followed by Elder Adcock, who held the 
 place a little over a year. After him came Elders McLaugh- 
 lin, George Williams and Cochran. The present pastor is 
 Rev. E. (). Sweaney. He is a capable minister, strong in- 
 tellectually, broad in scope and true at heart. The church 
 never had a better young minister than Rev. E. O. Sweaney. 
 
 Elder Warren was the pastor during the first year of 
 the ninties. His work was very effectual for good. His 
 congregations were always large. The people love to hear 
 him. Then there was Rev. Sam I. Smith, perhaps the most 
 brilliant young minister who ever delighted a Greenfield 
 audience. He did a good work. The very first ministers
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 135 
 
 were N. R. Davis, T. E. Shepherd and J. C. Davis. Elder 
 Cochran was called the second time during 1 the early his- 
 tory of the congregation. 
 
 This church has been unfortunate in not having very 
 Jong pastorates. It is a conceded fact that where there are 
 long pastorates more and greater good can be accomplished, 
 but the church is gradually growing up to that standard of 
 churches that recognize merit, and is willing to sacrifice, 
 if necessary, to support the church in all of its work. The 
 present membership is one hundred thirty-three. The pres- 
 ent Board of Elders and Deacons is as follows : 
 
 Elders I. J. Martin, J. C. Shouse, A. 0. Litchfield, J. 
 H. Bell. 
 
 Deacons Prof. E. H. Ca render, P. R. Montgomery, 
 Tim Gillaspie, Clyde Hartfield, Don LaFoon, Giles Holman, 
 Linville Higgins, M. C. Ritchey. 
 
 DADEVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 The first congregation of the church in the Dadeville 
 district was at what is still known as Pisgah. There is an 
 old cemetery near where the old church stood, in which rest 
 many of the first settlers of Dade County. Some of the 
 headstones are dim with age. The second congregation 
 was at Cave Springs. 
 
 The oldest Christian Church is the one at Dadeville. 
 It was organized in 1839, three years before there was a 
 Dade County. James Hembree and wife, and Xancy Ilem- 
 bree, were among the charter members. Matilda Hembree 
 was also one of the first members. The congregation was 
 organized by Elder Hazelton, an old-fashioned, old-time 
 minister, who sowed seed that is still bearing fruit. 
 
 The new membership did not believe in any kind of a 
 musical instrument in the house of worship, and no instru- 
 ment was allowed in that building, or in the building suc- 
 ceeding the first one, until recent years, when many of the
 
 136 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 younger portion of the church sought to be a little more 
 modern. The organ is now used in both church and Sun- 
 day School services. This church, desoite its various strug- 
 gles, has accomplished much good. One of the chief char- 
 acteristics connected with this church was a strong desire 
 for public debate. Many of the strongest intellects in the 
 church have met the strong of other churches in debate at 
 Dadeville. The early fathers of that congregation believed 
 strongly that the best way to get the plea of their church 
 before the people was through the channels of controversy. 
 That idea is still manifest among many of the present mem- 
 bership. 
 
 There is no question but what these friendly conten- 
 tions accomplished much in those early days in the forma- 
 tion of the various congregations of this church in Dade 
 County, and, at one time, no congregation of this church 
 thought a minister really orthodox unless he was ready to 
 affirm or deny at any moment, and unless he was willing 
 to meet a minister of another church in public convention. 
 Happily that age is fast passing, and ere long the matter 
 of religious debate will only be a matter of history. 
 
 This old mother church has had some of the best min- 
 isterial talent the church could supply. Many of the old 
 fathers have stood in that pulpit and proclaimed the gos- 
 pel of truth. It has been a power for good in all relation- 
 ships that have entered into the religious and social makeup 
 of the community. 
 
 After the year 185,3 the congregation at Dadeville de- 
 cided to build a house of worship. It was a frame struc- 
 ture. In I860 they built a log meeting house at Cave 
 Springs, and in 188G they built the present structure, in 
 which they have worshiped all these years. The present 
 pastor is J. R. Crank. The early pastors of the church 
 were Hlders llazelton, Mcl>ride, Harlam, Mulkey, Xathanial 
 Fisk, \V. P>. Coehran, Davis and Randall. 
 
 OTHER CHRISTIAN CHURCHESTHE CHURCH AT 
 
 ANTIOCH. 
 
 The next oldest church of this faith in Dade County is 
 over at Antioch. It was organized on the second Lord's
 
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 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 137 
 
 day in May, 1884, and has never closed its doors from the 
 first opening until now, except, perhaps, a few times during 
 the Civil War. 
 
 The first meeting house was constructed out of logs, 
 and it had a huge fireplace on one side of the room that 
 gave it the necessary heat in winter for the comfort of the 
 people. Elder Harland Mulkey was one of the pioneer min- 
 isters of this congregation. He was a most lovable disciple 
 of the Christian faith. His voice was one of the sweetest 
 ever heard in song, and his life was filled with precious 
 acts and noble deeds. Elder Allen Scott was another pio- 
 neer minister, and there are a few still living in that vicin- 
 ity who remember his good work and his splendid charac- 
 ter. Elder Willis was also one of their early ministers. 
 In this community is where the Stampers, Saters, the Wil- 
 lises, the Gambles, the Mallorys and the Funks lived. All 
 these families have much to do in the making of the early 
 history of that portion of Dacle County. 
 
 Uncle Bud Scott, the man whose death, a little over 
 a year ago, was mourned by all the people, was a member 
 of this congregation. He was a great good man. The 
 Greenfield Advocate published an extended account of his 
 life history, a few weeks before his death. The Antioch 
 church has been a builder of history. In a very early day, 
 about the time of the inception of the church, the Antioch 
 people decided that they would hold a home coming meet- 
 ing during the month of August of every year. This 
 they did until recent years, and, it wa c ; very much re- 
 gretted when the church decided to discontinue these an- 
 nual functions. Their yearly affairs used to bring people 
 from other states and the people of the entire southern 
 part of Dade and the northern part of Lawrence, counties, 
 attended to almost the entire of the population. Usually a 
 good and efficient minister was employed to conduct these 
 services. A huge brush shed was built near the church 
 building in which the daily meetings were held. Every 
 member and citizen of that entire country would bring- a 
 basket well filled at every session during the week. They, 
 indeed, observed a real feast, hungry for something to
 
 138 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 oat, and hungry for the preaching and practice of the 
 Gospel. After the old log meeting house there came a 
 very commodious frame church building a little after the 
 Civil War, which stood until recent years, when it was 
 remodeled and improved, making it one of the most sightly 
 and most modern country buildings in all the country. 
 This church was also rather opposed to any sort of mus- 
 ical instrument for a great number of years, but, at the 
 present time they have an organ in their church and it is 
 used at every service. The late (Uncle) Charlie Sater, and 
 Perry Karris deserve a special mtnt : on in connection with 
 the Antioch Church. The former was always ready to lend 
 a hand and the latter took great Interest in the music. 
 His family were nearly all musicians. The widow still 
 lives in Greenfield. 
 
 Woodward was one of the sweet singers of Israel and 
 he took great interest in the yearly meetings. One of the 
 sweetest singers ever heard, one whose voice was full of 
 sweet melody without a single discord, was the late David 
 D. Pottenger of Ash Grove. He often went to Antioch and 
 lead the song service. He was known all over the south- 
 west as the leader of song, and though dead for many 
 years, still lives in the memories of hundreds of people. 
 
 Antioch Church Record. Mrs. Tosie Scott at Penns- 
 boro found an old Antioch Church record which she 
 loaned to the editor of this history from which we quote: 
 
 "A list of the membership names of the people, who 
 comprise the membership of the Church of Christ at 
 Antioch Meeting House, Dade County, Missouri. This 
 church was organized the second Lord's Day in May, 1884. 
 (iiven under my hand and seal this, the 7th day of Novem- 
 ber, 1868. 
 
 R.T.WILLIS, Elder." 
 
 This congregation proceeded a< once to build a church 
 house, tlu- day it was organized and the church appointed 
 Charles Cox and John Adams to receive and hold the deed
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 139 
 
 to ono acre of ground where the church now stands. 
 These commissioners having removed from the vicinity of 
 the church John Gamble and Charles Sater were appointed 
 successors of Cox and Adams. 
 
 Signed, R. T. WILLIS, Elder. 
 
 During the late war the original membership list was 
 partly destroyed and a complete roll of membership from 
 the beginning until the present is not obtainable. The 
 record was the property of the late Uncle Bud Scott, one 
 of the early members, and it was found in his belongings 
 soon after his death a year ago. Elder Willis was one of 
 the first pastors of this congregation. 
 
 The Church at Arcola. The late Rev. AY B. Cochran 
 organized a church at Arcola or, January 1, 1882. S. H. 
 Bales and wife, AY. P. AYhitley and wife, William Lewis 
 and wife, Ebev E. White and wife were listed among the 
 first members. The late John G. Sloan was an early mem- 
 ber of this congregation as was his wife. Mrs. Bales is 
 now a member of the Greenfield congregation. 
 
 The present church building was erected and dedi- 
 cated during the year of 1885 Rev. W. B. Cochran 
 preached the dedication sermon. Some of the early min- 
 isters: Elder W H. Watson, who now lives at Everton; 
 Elder John AY. Randall, one of the true saints of his 
 time; Elder AY. H. Bryan. This church holds regular 
 services most of the time. 
 
 Dr. R. M. Crutcher, one of the leading citizens and 
 physicians of Dade county, has been a member of this 
 congregation for a- long time, and he has devoted his time 
 and means to its upbuild much to the credit of the church. 
 He is still very active in church work, his good wife has 
 been a support to the church in an unpretentious way. 
 There are no better women than Mrs. Crutcher. 
 
 There is great need of church federation in Arcola. 
 AYhen once this is accomplished they can be in position to 
 employ a good minister and have preaching service every 
 Sunday, with their minister living in their midst. The 
 Arcola District is peopled with the right sort of folks
 
 140 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and when once they are convinced that church federation 
 is for their good, it will not be very long until that very 
 thing will be accomplished. Some of the very best citi- 
 zens, in other Dade county districts used to live in the 
 Arcola country. Many of them still remain there ready to 
 adopt any good measure that comes their way. Elder W. 
 PI. Watson deserves much credit for the upbuild of the 
 Arcola church. Pie is one of the oldest ministers in south 
 Missouri. 
 
 The Church at White Oak. One of the strongest mem- 
 berships of the church was at one time over at White Oak 
 School House some three miles north and a little east of 
 Seybert. The membership as high as one hundred and 
 eighty. 
 
 This congregation was organized in 1871 by Elders 
 E. Goodnight and William Pyle. Elder Goodnight was 
 the father of the late James Goodnight who is well remem- 
 bered in both Dadeville and Greenfield districts. Elder 
 Goodnight and William Pyle were pioneer ministers of this 
 faith, and they accomplished much for the cause they 
 represented. The White Oak congregation worshipped 
 in the school house until recent years when there was 
 erected a beautiful little church building at Seybert. This 
 gives the congregation a permanent home. 
 
 The elders of the church were William Pyle, John 
 Wilkson, F. M. Wilson, D. W. Duncan, J. A. Fox, F. M. 
 Montgomery and William PJ. Grisham. 
 
 Back in the early nineties Elder Aaron D. -States held 
 a revival meeting for the White Oak congregation that re- 
 sulted in adding many new members to their church roll. 
 It is said to be one of the best and most effectual meetings 
 that congregation ever enjoyed. At that time Ed. Mont- 
 gomery, l\ II. Montgomery, Cal. Wilson, W. L. Grisham, 
 James A. Fox, and many others devoted their time and 
 energy to the success of the church. P. PI. Montgomery 
 has been a citizen of Greenfield many years and Ed. Mont- 
 gomery has been a citizen of Canada for the past ten years. 
 p]lder William Watson had much to do in building the 
 White Oak congregation.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 141 
 
 The Church at Bona. In May, 1868 a congregation 
 of the Christian Church was organized at Bona some six 
 miles north of Dadeville, by Elder W. L. George, S. H. Per- 
 kins, J. Cyrus Lindley, Samuel Baker, J. A. Freeze, John 
 Long and W. R. Allen as charter members. 
 
 Mr. Allen was one of the pioneer settlers of that sec- 
 tion of Dade county and one of the most devoted men of 
 the church. He lived in the Cane Hill district. and in after 
 years there was a church organized at Flint Hill, near the 
 Allen home. He became identified with the new congre- 
 gation soon after its organization. Mr. Allen was truly 
 a great, good old man, one of the strongest and most be- 
 loved of that entire community, both at Bona and Flint 
 Hill. He is remembered by a multitude of people until 
 this day though he has been dead a number of years. 
 
 The name of J. Cyrus Lindley will never fade from 
 the history of the Bona Church and district. His life 
 was too full of good deeds and acts to ever be forgotten. 
 A man of large affairs, a tender heart and a devotion to 
 both church and to his fellow man made him an ideal citi- 
 zen. The Bona church is sometimes called the Lindley 
 church in his memory. It is true he had much to do in the 
 organization and the uplift of that congregation from the 
 day of its inception until the day of his death. When he 
 died an entire district, irrespective of party or creed, went 
 into mourning and many of them are still sad on account 
 of his going. (See biographical note.) 
 
 In 1887 a church building was erected and it still 
 stands. The early pastors were: W. L. George, II. Dren- 
 non, J. W. Randall and Peter Shick. Elder Drennan is 
 still living though very old at his home in Seymour. Web- 
 ster county, Dade, as well as other counties in the south- 
 west will never appreciate fully the great good this man 
 accomplished during the active part of his life. Peter W. 
 Shick was a unique character, rather of the "racoon" John 
 Smith order. He was unique in his preaching as well as in 
 his common association with the people. He was exceed- 
 ingly conscientious and deeply in earnest and he did a 
 great good. The old timers at Dadeville, among them
 
 142 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Sheridan Pyle, delight to quote Mr. Shick even to this 
 day. 
 
 In the fall of 1894, Elder States was employed to hold 
 a meeting for Bona congregation. In some respects that 
 meeting was one of the most effectual. It is there where J. 
 C. Shouse, at that time one of the leading farmers and 
 stock raisers of the Cane Hill-Bona district united with 
 the church along with a score of others who are still faith- 
 ful. The music at that meeting was purely congregational 
 and it was led by former Judge Rook, now of Ernest 
 township. Former Judge King, Mrs. King and a hundred 
 others, were the sweet singers of Israel. Their singing 
 filled the church to overflowing at every service and at 
 times there were more people on the outside of the church 
 building than there were inside, they came from a distance 
 of fifteen and twenty miles. 
 
 This congregation is known throughout the country 
 on account of its good deeds and its splendid services to 
 humanity. It is a humanity church, filled with brother- 
 hood and true Christian service. 
 
 ORIGIN OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LOCKWOOD, 
 DADE COUNTY, MISSOURI. 
 
 by 
 M. A. Wilkerson. 
 
 The first services of Baptist people were held at 
 Tabernacle School House, a brush arbor being built in the 
 grove about one and one half miles west of where Lock- 
 wood is now located. This was about the year 1880. 
 These meetings were held by Rev. Iline, who was leader 
 of the organization. About two years later this organiza- 
 tion was moved to Lockwood, and was greatly streng- 
 thened by the addition of a number of new members. 
 Services were held for some time in different church 
 buildings of other denominations, the Baptists having no 
 place of their own in which to worship. These services 
 were conducted by Rev. Young, Collins, Smith and Crab- 
 tree. About 1893, Rev. Greer was called as pastor, which
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 143 
 
 position he held for about three years. Sometime later 
 Rev. Z. T. Eaton was called to take charge as pastor. Not 
 having a building of their own, Brother Eaton began to 
 lay plans for the erection of a church and by the assistance 
 of the few brethern and taking upon himself a great por- 
 tion of the responsibility, they soon had the present build- 
 ing under good headway. It was completed and dedicated 
 January 9, 1898. Rev. L. E. Martin, of Mayview, this 
 state delivered the Dedicatory address, followed in solemn 
 prayer by Brother Eaton, who held the pastorate for two 
 years. Rev. W. F. Parker, W. C. Armstrong, Taylor and 
 Rev. Helm, each of these holding pastorates for one year. 
 We were without a pastor for a short time until Dr. R. K. 
 Maiden of Kansas City, was called. He served as pastor 
 over two years and did some good sound preaching. He 
 resigned as it was too far to come. Rev. E. J. Barb of 
 Lamar, Missouri, held the pastorate nearly two years, and 
 did a great deal in getting out people in working order. 
 During his stay, we had with us Evangelist W. F. Frazier, 
 of Van Buren, Missouri. He did some great work. Our 
 membership gained in a short time from thirty to one 
 hundred and fifty members. Du.ring the year 1916 we had 
 Rev. Tom Proctor of Miller, Missouri. At present we have 
 no pastor but will soon call 'one. We have a live wire 
 prayer meeting on Wednesday nights. The average at- 
 tendance is sixty and we are proud of this as we believe 
 
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 much good is accomplished by prayer. 
 
 THE FIRST PRESB^ERIAN CHURCH. 
 
 b t 
 J. B. Lindsey. 
 
 By the efforts of Rev. George H. Williamson, the 
 First Presbyterian church of Lockwood, Missouri, was or- 
 ganized in December, 1883 with nineteen members who 
 were : 
 
 Howard Pierce Keyes Lindsey 
 
 Mary C. Pierce Almira Lindsey 
 
 Bell Pierce Darius Lindsey 
 
 Mary F. Pierce Joseph Lindsey
 
 144 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Minnie Pierce Mary J. Lindsey 
 
 John E. Mills Alma Barker 
 
 Maggie Mills Mattie Sperry 
 
 Allie Mills James B. Woods 
 
 Howard Pierce and James B. Woods were chosen and 
 installed elders for the church. In 1884 a good frame build- 
 ing was erected and dedicated as a place of worship. 
 
 Those serving the church as ministers, since its or- 
 ganization are the Reverends: 
 
 George H. Williamson J. J. Thompson 
 
 I. G. Hughes W. G. Moore 
 J. T. Curtis E. E. Mathes 
 
 II. A. Tucker M. A. Prater 
 J. R. Gass Herbert Water? 
 Samuel Wiley 
 
 The Sunday School of the church has met continu- 
 ously at 10 o'clock each Sunday morning without (it is 
 said) one exception in more than thirty years. 
 
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 THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AT EVERTON. 
 
 by 
 Rev. W. R. Russell. 
 
 This church was organized February 16, 1885 by the 
 Rev. W. J. Garrett, as a Cumberland Presbyterian church. 
 In 1906, the Cumberland Presbyterian and the Presbyter- 
 ian churches united, and has since been known as the 
 Everton Presbyterian Church. 
 
 The first Board of Elders consisted of John S. Pember- 
 ton, William Y. McLemore and George W. Wilson. Mr. 
 Wilson was chosen clerk of the church which office he has 
 held continuously to the present time. The present Board 
 of resident Elders consists of George W. Wilson, William 
 Y. McLemore, William Raubinger, James M. McCall and 
 William R. Dye. Mr. Dye has filled the office as superin- 
 tendent of the Sunday School for the past twenty-five 
 years. 
 
 The Register of Communicants shows that the church 
 was organized with sixteen charter members and that
 
 JAMKS R. JKFFRKVS.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 145 
 
 three hundred and seventy-two have been enrolled from 
 first to last. 
 
 The first pastor was the Rev. William PI. Stephens. 
 The present pastor, Rev. William R. Russell took charge 
 in 1888, and has served continuously, with the exception 
 of four years, at which time the church was served by 
 Rev. John J. Dunham and Rev. Young W. WUtsett. 
 
 The church owns its own house -of worship a neat 
 frame building, well furnished and maintains regular 
 preaching services two Sundays in each month; a good 
 Sunday School with Plome Department and Cradle Roll; 
 a good wide awake Christian Endeavor Society and an 
 active Woman's Aid and Mission Soci-.-ty. This church 
 has been and is an important factor in the educational, 
 social, moral and religious uplift of the entire community. 
 
 This record would not be complete without making 
 mention of old Brother p], C. Harrington who has served 
 so faithfully and painstakingly as janitor for the past 
 nineteen years. Much of the success of the church is due 
 to this faithful and consistent man of God. 
 
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 LOCKWOOD METHODIST CHURCH. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 This church was oranized during the summer of 1881 
 by Rev. Frank Lenig. W. B. Hoel, Mary J. Hoel, Cora E. 
 Hoel, C. Ft. Hoel, Jasper and Mary I^emon, J. R. J. Apple- 
 by, M. A. S. Appleby, J. K Ford and Mary and Irene 
 P'ord were among the first members. 
 
 A number of the first ministers were Revs. I^rank 
 Lenig, J, R. Wolf, Chas. E. Evans, J. X Buck, J. J. Martin 
 and M. Bell. J. J. Martin is >till one of the most eloquent 
 and most active ministers of this faith; his home is now at 
 Jasper City, over in Jasper county. Mr. Martin has been 
 identified with the church since the days of the Civil 
 War. Pie was one time chaplain of the 1 Missouri Prison 
 and it is said he filled that office with greater credit than 
 any of his predecessors. Mr. Martin has held pastorates 
 throughout the south and southwest part of Missouri and
 
 146 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 it is very doubtful if there is another minister of that 
 faith who is better known or more highly appreciated. 
 His work in Lockwood assisted the young church in laying 
 a foundation for its future good works M. Bell went over 
 into the Golden City district, in after years and was made 
 postmaster of that town during the Taft administration. 
 This church owns a beautiful little building on one 
 of the main streets of Lockwood and its congregation is 
 one of the most wide awake in all the country The Hoels 
 were among the most active members. Their citizenship 
 was most helpful, in fact, the Hoel family will never pass 
 out of Lockwood 's history being imbedded in its moral, re- 
 ligious, material and social achievements from its incep- 
 tion, for over thirty years. 
 
 ARCOLA METHODIST CHURCH. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 Rev. Isaac Routh went over into the Arcola district in 
 1866 and organized a church about one and a half miles 
 south of Arcola. Rev. and Mrs. Travis, Archibald and 
 Polly Morris, Nancy Ball, Mary Ball, Rev. G. W. Murphy 
 and wife, William and Lewis Murphy, Benjaman and 
 Louisa Appleby, James A. Travis and Jesse Arbogast and 
 Tife as the first members. In 1871 the young congrega- 
 tion built a church edifice. The next year there came one 
 of the most severe storms in that section and demolished 
 the church building. 
 
 Two years afterward the congregation decided to 
 Luild a church at Arcola or rather where Arcola now 
 'tands. This building was dedicated by Rev. J. J. Bently 
 in 1875. James A. Travis was one of the leading members 
 of the congregation both in the country and at Arcola. 
 Tie became a merchant when Arcola was founded and re- 
 mained there several years, then moved to Greenfield and 
 rntered the mercantile business. He was at one time 
 mayor of Greenfield. There was no better citizen than 
 James A. Travis. His widow still occupies the Green-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 147 
 
 field home, Mrs. Sally-Cunningham-Travis, whose father 
 was one of the pioneer citizens of the country. 
 
 The church at Arcola has done a great deal of good 
 f or that community. The Underwoods were strong mem- 
 bers of that church, the Travis, the Murphys and the Ap- 
 plebys. They have regular preaching service and they 
 sustain a Sunday School. Their church building is one 
 of the neatest structures in that section of the county. 
 The old church was lately remodeled and modernized. It 
 is sure a credit to the town and the community. 
 
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 CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 
 
 by 
 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 Some years before the town of Greenfield was known 
 Ihe Cumberland Presbyterians met and formed a church. 
 It was organized by the late Rev. J. D. Montgomery in 
 1839. The first church was in the vicinity of where Green- 
 field now stands. A. M. Long and wife, Joseph Lemaster 
 and wife, M. H. Allison and wife, J. L. Allison and wife, 
 Rev. J. Weir and wife, Leann Dicus and Rev. J. D. Mont- 
 gomery and wife constituted the initial membership. 
 
 All these people are listed among the pioneers and 
 many of them left a heritage to their children and the up- 
 lift of the community that exists to this day. Rev. J. Weir, 
 father of the late Jonathan Weir and Samuel Weir, who 
 still lives on the outskirts of Greenfield, was one of the 
 leaders of men during his citizenship in Dade County. He 
 was ever alert to the advancement of his country and he 
 was devoted to his church. Many descendants still live 
 in that community and they are all honored citizens. Rev. 
 J D. Montgomery, one of the first ministers, was another 
 leading character in those early days. His work is still 
 bearing fruit, though dead a long time, lie still lives. 
 
 A splendid frame church building was erected in 
 1868 and it stoo^l until recent years when it was replaced 
 by a handsome brick structure, chiefly due to the splendid 
 efforts of Rev. William E. Shaw, who is now the pastor. 
 The new building stands where the old one stood for over
 
 148 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 forty years. The old church was dedicated by Rev. J. N. 
 Edminston and Rev. P. G. Rea. The ecrly pastors were, 
 Revs. J. D. Montgomery, W. W. Brown, W. J. Garrett. 
 B. F. Logan, R. L. Venice. Father Garrett is well remem- 
 bered by every old citizen. He died some two years ago 
 at the home of his son in Springfield and he is now sleep- 
 'ng in Greenfield's most beautiful cemetery. He was one 
 of the most active men in his church and he did much ir. 
 spreading Christian interest throughout the country. The 
 Greenfield church gave up a part of its membership at 
 the time there was a sentiment in favor of uniting all 
 branches of the Presbyterian faith. Many of the faithful 
 preferred to remain with the old church. This body of 
 Christians are doing a good work in Greenfield. The 
 yearly encampment at South Greenfield is fast becoming 
 a fen day chautauqua each year. 
 
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH, EVERTON, MISSOURI. 
 
 by 
 W. D. Brown. 
 
 The Christian church WPS organize-, i in Everton in the 
 v pring of V'00 bv District Evangelist, Joseph Gaylor, in 
 the old McLemo v <> Hall. Following is a list >f the original 
 officers and charter member^: 
 
 Flders: W. D. Brown, E. II. Caro.ider, Albert Hay- 
 ward. 
 
 Deacons: Dave Hudson, F. () 'Kelly and T. W. Mai- 
 lory. 
 
 Other members were: Sarah A. Brown, Letitia Caren- 
 der, Mrs. Dave Hudson, Mrs. F. O'Kelley, Rebecca O'Kol- 
 loy, Mrs. T. AV. Mallory, Mr. Humphrey, Mrs. Howard 
 Ragsdale, Susie Gillaspie. 
 
 A new building was erected the same year at a cost of 
 about $1,000, which was later dedicated by District Evange- 
 list J. II. Jones. Among the ministers who have held pas- 
 f or;;tc> with tin- clmroli arc Eklrrs Sain I. Smith, \V. II. 
 Hah-, .J. II. Bloomer, T. II. Wilson and W. II. Watson.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 149 
 
 THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, GREEN- 
 FIELD, MISSOURI. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 This old church of history and decided action, did not 
 find a home in Dade County until after the close of the 
 Civil war. This was on account of the hostility it received 
 from the principles of slavery. Very soon after slavery 
 was abolished this church established many congregations 
 in the county, and most of them still thrive and all of them 
 are doing an untold good to their respective communities. 
 
 It was in 1864 that Rev. William Denby came to Green- 
 field and successfully started a church of that faith. He 
 gathered about him such old time pioneers as the late Will- 
 iam R. Bennington, of school fame, F. A. Cardwell, William 
 and Mary Theoble, M. A. Foster, William, Amanda, Robert 
 and Xancy McBride and Victoria McBride and some fif- 
 teen others whose names are unobtainable on account of 
 the missing church records. It might be well to state that 
 the early fathers paid as much attention to recording their 
 individual and congregational acts as the people do now. 
 It is a detriment to the whole social scheme as well as re- 
 ligious, that so little account is kept. 
 
 In 1871 the present church home was built. It was 
 dedicated in 1872 by Dr. B. F. Crary, who was then the 
 talented editor of the St. Louis Christian Advocate. There 
 are a few people still living in Greenfield who remember 
 distinctly that splendid sermon. William Denby took up 
 the work in earnest at the very first, and it was chiefly 
 through hTs splendid efforts that the church was organized 
 and the new church building erected. He was a devout 
 disciple of the faith and a most excellent speaker. He 
 was followed by Revs. Isaac Routh, S. R. Recce, F. S. 
 Haughaut, C. L. Howell, T. S. Benifiel, A. R. Nichols, I. J. K. 
 Limbeck, R. AV. McMasters, Frank Lenig, J. R. Wolf, C. 
 E. Evans, X. H. Buck, William Buck, W. J. Simmons. All 
 these were the early pastors. During later years the 
 church has been served by Rev. AV. D. Sichuan, a most de-
 
 150 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 vout, sincere and well founded disciple. He is now super- 
 intendent of the Springfield district and he is doing a 
 great work. Then there was Father French, an old-time 
 Methodist minister, full of faith, with plenty of ambition 
 and good works. Rev. Mr. Terrantine was one of the de- 
 vout faithful ministers, and though he has been asleep for 
 a fortnight of years his memory is wide awake in the 
 Greenfield congregation and among Greenfield people. Then 
 there was Rev. Mr. Ashley, w r ho is so well remembered. 
 Last and not least is the present pastor, Rev. G. M. Foster, 
 one of the most affable, most agreeable and pleasing, as 
 well as competent ministers Greenfield ever had or will 
 have. He is a pleasing speaker, chuck full of good hard 
 sense. His sermons and addresses are enlivened by real 
 native wit and humor and he never fails to interest and 
 please an audience, whether on the platform or at the 
 sacred desk. Mr. Foster's work will never pass out of 
 memory. 
 
 This first congregation of the Methodist church in 
 Dade County has been instrumental in doing a great good 
 for the community. Many of Greenfield's leading citizens 
 have been and are members of this church. It has done 
 much for foreign and home missions, and above all it has 
 aided in building and strengthening the character of its 
 individual membership thus making better citizens. 
 
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 THE CHURCH OF CHRIST AT ARCOLA. 
 
 Was organized about the year 1877 with Eber E. White 
 and William Lewis as the first Elders. Among the early 
 pastors were Clark Smith, John W. Randall, W. H. Wat- 
 son, J. T. Hargrave, J. M. Jenkins, W. B. Cochran and J. 
 R. Crank. 
 
 This congregation owns a comfortable church building 
 and commodious lot. They have never been an entire year 
 without a pastor. Since 188,3 R. M. Crutcher has been an 
 Elder in this church. A large number of converts have 
 been received into the church and it has always been a 
 power for good in the community. This church has also
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 151 
 
 maintained an excellent Bible School since 1883. The 
 present officers are: R. M. Crutcher, chairman; L. 0. Hoi- 
 man, secretary; F. B. Davis, treasurer; Matt Crisp and G. 
 W. Decker, associate elders, with the following deacons: 
 0. E. Whitley, J. J. Whitley, R. W. Whitley, J. T. Scoggin, 
 C. A. Jordan and T. J. Wilkins. Preaching at present every 
 second Sunday in each month, morning and night, by Rev. 
 Plummer of Jerico Springs. 
 
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 HISTORY OF THE GERMAN SETTLEMENT IN 
 DADE COUNTY. 
 
 by 
 
 Fred Frye. 
 
 More than thirty years elapsed from the time of the 
 first settlement of pioneers from Tennessee in Eastern Dade 
 County before the prairies of Western Dade County were 
 settled. The first settlements were made in the wooded 
 portions of the county where bright, bubbling springs 
 burst forth from the hill sides and where firewood was 
 plentiful. Children were born, grew to manhood and died 
 without ever dreaming of the splendid possibilities offered 
 by the rich, rolling prairies in their very door yard. 
 
 In the year 1881 the Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf 
 railroad was completed through the county, thereby offer- 
 ing a means of transportation far in advance of the ox teams 
 of the first pioneers. Upon this railroad the little village of 
 Lockwood was located. A few pine board buildings filled 
 with nondescript stocks of goods, the primitive boarding- 
 house and the irrepressable real estate agent constituted 
 its excuse for an existance. 
 
 On the morning of the 16th day of September, 1881, 
 four Germans from Washington County, Illinois, stepped 
 from the train in Lockwood and looked for the first time 
 upon the broad smiling prairies which stretched for many 
 miles in every direction. These men were William Meyer, 
 Fred Maschoff, Fred Bornpohl and August Kritemeyer. 
 They were scarcely able to speak the American language 
 and were bewildered by the vastness of the territory lying
 
 152 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 out of doors. They were soon in the custody of Joseph B. 
 Lindsey and William M. Taggart, members of an enter- 
 prising real estate firm, and were shown the land which 
 was destined to be their future home. They remained 
 about ten days and each bought land lying south and west 
 of Lockwood. They were delighted with the country and 
 returned to Nashville, Ills., filled with enthusiasm, and so 
 glowing were their accounts of the new found Utopia, that 
 on the 12th day of October of the same year, no less than 
 eight homeseekors boarded the train in Nashville, coming 
 via. Kansas City, arriving in Lockwood on the evening 
 train, October 14th. In this company were some of the 
 most distinguished German settlers of the County. Fred 
 Plies, Henry Bart ling, Herman Rede, Fred Koch, William 
 Roohling, Fred Hinne, John Ossenfort and Gotfried Worm- 
 bi-od were among the number. These men all bought land 
 excepting (Jot fried Wormbrod, who had a sweetheart in 
 Washington County who could not be induced to go so far 
 out in the "wild and woolly west" to seek a home. This 
 influx of land-buyers stimulated the real estate agents until 
 in addition to Taggart & Lindsey, Levin W. Shafer and 
 John A. Heady of Greenfield, and G. YV. Ilolliday of Golden 
 City entered the field. Business in Lockwood began to 
 pick up, especially in the hotel line, so much so that im- 
 provised beds were made by filling ticks with prairie hay, 
 and the weary homeseekers who obtained a "shake-down" 
 on the office floor was more 1 than satisfied. Fred Oris, 
 Henry Bartling, Fred Hinne and Fred Koch purchased 
 what was known as the Thomas P. Abeel tract of land, con- 
 sisting of 7(i(> acres, lying northwest of Lockwood. This 
 purchase was made through G. W. Ilolliday, Mr. Abeel at 
 the time residing in Texas. The new owners took poses- 
 sion of their purchase February 14th, 1H82, bringing with 
 them their families and all their belongings. The first few 
 years were filled with hardships. The prairie sod was not 
 over productive and green-head flies swarmed by the thou- 
 sands. Being men of grit, they stuck it out and every one 
 succeeded.
 
 (A I' I. IJ. M. XEALE.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 153 
 
 On the 24th day of February, 1882, the third contingent 
 bunch of enthusiastic Germans arrived. These were from 
 Venedy, Ills., and consisted of William Von Stroh, Fred 
 Eggermann, Philip Jung, and Fred Bornpohl. Mr. Von 
 Stroh purchased the Judge Taggart tract of 640 acres ad- 
 joining Lockwood ; Fred Eggemann bought 320 acres lying 
 two miles west of town, and Fred Bornpohl bought 320 
 acres lying south of town. Phil Jung bought 1GO acres 
 northwest of town. In a few weeks another delegation 
 came from Washington County, Illinois. Among them were 
 William Kollmeyer, Fred Volkman, Charley Kahr and 
 Louis Bohne. All of these men bought southwest of Lock- 
 wood, in Grant Township, the banner agricultural town- 
 ship in Dadc County. Perhaps the "rawest" bunch of 
 Germans who ever landed in Dadc County came on Novem- 
 ber 7th, 1S81. They were from Nashville, Ills., and con- 
 sisted of Christ Bohme, 'William NieholT, Fred ll'edemann, 
 August Kritemeyer, Henry Schepmann, Otto Stark, Her- 
 man St river, Krnest Weihe, Christ Vogt and Fred Koll- 
 meyer. On their return they reported the time of their 
 lives. Many of the crowd were unable to speak a word 
 of English, but all could sing "Der Wacht am Reihn," and 
 they certainly made things hum both on the train and at 
 the hotel. These men all bought south of Lockwood. Christ 
 Vogt and Fred Kollmeyer contracted for the Lindsey tract 
 of 840 acres one mile southwest of Lockwood, but the trade 
 fell through by reason of a forty-acre timber tract which 
 the purchasers refused to take. 
 
 In April, 1881, Henry E. Rollman came from Wisconsin 
 with his son, William, and purchased the David A. De- 
 Armond tract of 1(>0 acres lying one 1 mile north of town. 
 In a few years it was sold to Carl Niemami of Wisconsin, 
 and is now owned by Mrs. Myrtle Arbogast. This is prac- 
 tically the only tract of land bought by the early Gorman 
 settlers which has changed hands more than once. All the 
 rest is owned by the original purchasers or their children. 
 
 There were a few German families in Dade County 
 prior to the exodus from Washington County, Illinois.
 
 154 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Among them were Henry Gillman, Sr., and his family, 
 whose biography appears at another place in this history. 
 The majority of the German settlers were members 
 of the Evangelical Lutheran church, and very early effected 
 an organization and erected a large frame church in Lock- 
 wood, in which was also maintained a parochial school. In 
 recent years they have erected a splendid brick structure, 
 and the old building is still used as a school building. At 
 first the pastor was the school teacher, but now the con- 
 gregation maintains both a resident pastor and a school 
 teacher. Part of the early German settlers were members 
 of the German M. E. church, and they effected and organiza- 
 tion and erected a church in the country some five miles 
 southwest of Lockwood. A Lutheran church was also 
 erected near the town of Minert. 
 
 The Germans heretofore mentioned in this sketch were 
 largely farmers, but among those who engaged in mer- 
 cantile pursuits and have helped to make history for Bade 
 County might be mentioned, Herman Haubein, who in com- 
 pany with Martin Ileiser were among the first merchants 
 in Lockwood. Mr. Ileiser afterward was engaged in the 
 milling business, while Mr. Ilaubein erected a creamery 
 and electric light plant. Both are now deceased. Fred 
 Erye also engaged in the mercantile business in Lockwood 
 many years ago, as also did Herman Schuerman. Both 
 are still in business. It is needless to state that the Ger- 
 man-American population of Dade County form a splendid 
 citizenry, which is noted for its industry, frugality, honesty 
 and sterling integrity. Their farms are the best in the 
 land and they are a happy, contented, home-making people. 
 
 o 
 THE DADE COUNTY FARMERS' MUTUAL FIRE 
 
 INSURANCE COMPANY. 
 
 Early in the spring of 1S!)2 a body of German-Amer- 
 ican fanners residing in the vicinity of Lockwood met at 
 the office of A. .1. Young, a lawyer of Lockwood, for the 
 purpose of organizing a Farmers' Insurance Company to 
 be conducted on the mutual plan. A temporary organiza-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE ir,f, 
 
 tion was formed and a committee appointed to solicit sub- 
 scriptions 1o the capital stock. This committee consisted 
 of Henry l.artlin-, H. A. Xicinan, Fred Schnelle, F. A. Mc- 
 ( 1 aleb and .\. ,!. Youmr. Ii was decided to organize when 
 .4,~)0,000 of insurabie capital stock \vas subscribed. About 
 fifty fanners of Leekwood. Marion and (irant To\vnshi])s 
 became charier members of the organization, and on the 
 9th day of May, IS!)L\ the coni])any was incorporated. F. 
 A. McCaleb was elected president, A. J. YouiiLr vice presi- 
 dent and attorney, 11. A. Xieman secretary and Fred 
 Schncllc treasurer. r l'he enterprise was a success from the 
 start. Little chaimv xv.is made in the organization for foni 1 - 
 teen years except that A. J. Yonnu' was elected president 
 after the first year. The company insured houses, barns, 
 live stock, hay. uram, in fact all kinds of farm property 
 airainst lire and liuhtninu', on a strictly mutual basis, at a 
 rate of less than 40 cents per ^100, during the first twenty 
 years of its existance, and paid every dollar of its losses in 
 full, cash in hand. 
 
 Jt has now irrown until its membership reaches every 
 township in the county and its insured capital is about 
 *:2,.")00,000. It's annual rate 1 has decreased as the volume of 
 its business increased. It maintains a permanent office in 
 Lockwood with a secretary in charire and is at present the 
 largest financial institution in the county. 
 
 THREE MYSTERIOUS MURDERS. 
 
 Three tragedies which have baffled the skill of the 
 shrewdest detectives and cheated Justice out of her lawful 
 retribution have been enacted in Dade County sinve 1887. 
 
 First of these was the mysterious murder of "Luckey" 
 Moriran, a citizen of Dadeville. His body was found in an 
 old well at the rear of his premises with every evidence of 
 foul play, and notwithstanding a searching inquest was 
 held, larii'e rewards offered and competent detectives em- 
 ployed, the murderer was never apprehended. 
 
 The second of these unfortunate circumstances was the 
 brutal murder of "William Pursel of South Greenfield, which
 
 166 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 occurred about the year 1900. He was a barber by trade, 
 single and unmarried and a hopeless cripple. On the even- 
 ing of the murder he was seen around his usual haunts in 
 South Greenfield in company with friends, and about nine 
 o'clock at night was heard, in company with a companion 
 on the railroad track near the over-head bridge going in the 
 direction of the lime kiln. His body was found the next 
 morning on the railroad track a short distance from where 
 he was last heard of, a train having passed over it, but it 
 was untouched. An examination of the body revealed the 
 fact that he had been murdered a short distance from where 
 the body was found and dragged upon the railroad track 
 for the purpose of hiding the crime. A fine gold watch 
 which he carried was missing, also a large roll of bills, but 
 a purse containing some $15.00 in small change was still 
 on his person. The bloody club which did the deadly work 
 was found near the scene of the murder, and papers which 
 he had on his person were found the next day in an old 
 well in South Greenfield. Suspicion pointed her finger to- 
 ward a number of persons but the guilty assassin was never 
 convicted. 
 
 The third and last of these tragedies was the murder 
 of J. M. Pidcock, a resident of Greenfield, which occurred 
 in 1003. Mr. Pidcock had been Circuit Clerk of Bade 
 County for eight years, was prominent in politics and lived 
 with his aged mother, who at the time of the tragedy was 
 away on a visit. Mr. Pidcock failed to call at the postoffice 
 for his mail for a period of two or three days, and when 
 his mother returned home she was horrified to find his 
 nude body hanging in the closed stairway of their home, 
 suspended by his shirt and a trunk strap. His feet were 
 touching the stair steps, and the concensus of opinion seemed 
 to be that he was murdered and placed in that position to 
 indicate suicide. His body was in such a state that marks 
 of violence were undiscoverable. 
 
 Two inquests were held over his body, large rewards 
 offered and the family and friends employed detectives in 
 an effort to ferret out the criminals and bring them to
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 157 
 
 justice, but of no avail. The matter stands today as one 
 of the unsolved mysteries of the county. In each of the 
 three cases above mentioned there were clews and theories 
 but every one of them led away from the crime instead of 
 toward it. Robbery might have been the motive in the first 
 two, but in the case of Mr. Pidcock it was either revenge or 
 suicide, with the chances ten to one in favor of the former 
 theory.
 
 Chapter 8 
 
 RAILROAD MATTERS. 
 
 Railroad Subscriptions and Bonds. On the 15th day 
 of August, 1854, the county court of Dade County sub- 
 scribed $20,000 to capital stock of the Atlantic & Pacific 
 Railroad Company, upon certain conditions expressed in 
 the order. Afterward the order was amended, making the 
 stock payable in four equal installments, and Peter Hoyle 
 was appointed commissioner to subscribe the stock and 
 receive the dividends that might arise therefrom. After- 
 wards, on the 3d day of November, 1856, Thomas C. 
 Fletcher, attorney for the railroad company, appeared and 
 moved the court to issue a warrant on the treasurer of 
 Dade County in favor of the company, for five thousand 
 dollars, the amount of the first installment. The motion 
 was sustained, the warrant was issued accordingly, and 
 the money was paid to Fletcher as the agent of the com- 
 pany. No further amount of the subscription was ever 
 paid, for the reason that the railroad company failed ut- 
 terly to comply with the conditions on which the subscrip- 
 tion was made. Taxes were levied and collected only for 
 the installment that was paid. 
 
 On the 15th day of August, 1870, James F. Hardin, 
 agent of the Kansas City & Memphis Railroad Company, 
 appeared before the county court, and stated that his com- 
 pany would agree to build their railroad through Dade 
 County, by the way of Greenfield, provided that the court 
 would subscribe $300,000 in bonds to the capital s(ock of the 
 company. At the same time several prominent and in- 
 fluential citizens of the county addressed the court urging 
 it to make the subscription. Upon consideration of the 
 matter, the court decided that upon the petition of two- 
 thirds of the qualified voters of the county they would take 
 further action in the premises at an adjourned term to be
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 159 
 
 held on the 29th instant following. Accordingly, at the 
 appointed time a petition for the making of such subscrip- 
 tion, signed by nearly 1,200 voters, and also a remonstrance 
 against the making of the subscription, signed by a large 
 number, were filed, whereupon the court proposed to the 
 railroad company to subscribe the amount of $200,000 in- 
 stead of $300,000, upon condition that the road should be 
 built through the county and to run within one-half mile 
 of the court house at Greenfield, and upon other conditions 
 pertaining to the issue of the bonds, etc., and appointed 
 John H. Howard to confer with the railroad company, and 
 to report his action to the court on the 12th of September 
 following. 
 
 At the appointed time, Mr. Howard reported that the 
 proposition to subscribe $200,000 was accepted by the com- 
 pany, whereupon the court ordered that the County of 
 Dade, in the State of Missouri, should "take two thousand 
 shares of the capital stock of the Hannibal & St. Joseph 
 Railroad Company, said shares being of the denomination 
 of one hundred dollars each, to aid in the construction of a 
 branch road, the name of which was 'The Kansas City & 
 Memphis Railroad,' the subscription to be made to, in aid 
 of, and for the use of and in the name of the Kansas City 
 & Memphis Railroad, as provided in an act of the Legisla- 
 ture, to aid in the building of the branch railroad in the 
 State of Missouri, approved March 21, 1868." The court 
 authority and power to subscribe for the stock subject to 
 the conditions and stipulations fully set out in the order. 
 Afterward, on the 18th day of July, 1871, the conditions 
 expressed in the foregoing order, upon which the sub- 
 scription was made, were modified in substance as follows: 
 That the work of constructing the railroad should com- 
 mence without unnecessary delay at the town of Green- 
 field, in Dade County, and be continued in a southerly direc- 
 tion toward Ash Grove, and that the road-bed between 
 Springfield, in Greene County, and Greenfield, in Dade 
 County, including bridging and masonry, should be fully 
 completed ready for the iron and rolling-stock, by the first
 
 160 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of April following; that tho commissioner should at once 
 have the bonds lithographed, of the denomination of $1,000 
 each, to he payable in twenty years from date, bearing 
 eight ])(] cent interest the interest to he payable semi- 
 annually, and that 1?. S. Jacobs be (and was) appointed 
 commissioner for the county to have custody of the bonds 
 when si.'jned and registered in sums not exceeding $7. r ),OC)0. 
 That \V. (J. McDowell, D. ('. Eastin and W. M. Tairgart be 
 (and \vere) appointed agents on the part of the county to 
 inspect the work as it progressed, and to see that the funds 
 were economically applied toward the construction of the 
 road. That the commissioner should deliver bonds to the 
 fiscal a '.rent or treasurer of the railroad company for the 
 value of work executed on the road, upon monthly estimates 
 thereof, and as fast as he should deliver bonds to the amount 
 of s."), (}()(). to take from the company certificates of paid-up 
 stock for the same. That the acceptance of these (and 
 other minor) conditions, by .John M. Richardson, president 
 of the railroad company, should have the force to bind tho 
 company to a faithful compliance therewith. 
 
 On the 7th of An mist following, AY. (I. McDowell, one of 
 the county agents, filed with the court the written acceptance 
 of t'i modified conditions on which the bonds should be 
 issued, sinned by the aforesaid James M. Richardson. Sub- 
 sequently, on the 1f)th day of November, 1871, the court 
 ai:.aiM took action in the premises, and ordered that all 
 previous orders relative to the subscription of stock to 
 the Kansas City & Memphis Railroad Company, and for 
 the issue of bonds to pay for the stock, be further modified 
 so that the t\vo hundred $1,000 bonds provided to be issued 
 by Hade County, should be issued at once and delivered to 
 the commissioner of the county, and that he should be 
 authorized to sell the bonds, at his own discretion, and to 
 hold the proceeds thereof subject to the order of the court. 
 
 The bonds for the $'J()0,0()0 were prepared and executed 
 ,<(<) rdingly twenty-live of them being dated October i_', 
 1^71, and one hundred and seventy-five dated December 1, 
 1*71 ; and all being for $1,000 each. Judge J. T. Ilembree,
 
 \v. SHAI T:K.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 161 
 
 having been appointed commissioner of the county vice 
 Howard, resigned, continued the delivery of the bonds, or 
 otherwise dispose of them, from time to time, and on the 
 29th day of March, 1873, the court received and accepted 
 certificates of paid-up stock in the Kansas City & Memphis 
 Railroad to the full amount of the subscription $200,000. 
 On the 4th day of May, 1873, the commissioner, Judge Hem- 
 bree, made his final report, showing that all of the bonds 
 had been issued and delivered to the treasurer of the Kansas 
 City & Memphis Railroad Company. Hence the bonds were 
 issued and delivered years before any part of the railroad 
 was completed, and, when the interest became due, the 
 people finding themselves without a railroad, felt greatly 
 disappointed, and consequently the county refused or failed 
 to pay the interest, and the people generally entertained the 
 hope that, inasmuch as the railroad had not been completed 
 as contemplated, by resorting to law 7 they might be wholly 
 released from the payment of the bonds. But the failure 
 to pay the interest soon caused the bringing of numerous 
 suits in the United States court for the collection of the 
 same. The history of these suits would fill a large volume, 
 and is therefore beyond the scope of this work. 
 
 Refunding Bonds. On the 12th day of December, 1881, 
 the county court, upon the petition of numerous taxpayers 
 of the county, ordered a special election to be held on the 
 24th of January following, to submit to the voters of the 
 county the question of refunding the $200,000 in bonds, 
 and the accrued interest and costs thereon, by issuing new 
 bonds for the amount of seventy cents on each dollar, the 
 refunding bonds to bear interest at the rate of six per cent, 
 the principal to run for twenty years from date, but to be 
 redeemable at the option of the county at any time after 
 the first five years. The election was held accordingly, 
 and the proposition was rejected by a majority of the votes 
 cast. Afterward, on the 19th day of June, 1883, another 
 petition, signed by numerous taxpayers of the county, was 
 presented to the court, praying for measures to be taken to 
 refund the bonded indebtedness of the county with six per
 
 162 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 cent twenty-year bonds. Whereupon the court made an 
 investigation, and found that the original bonds for the 
 $200,000 were still outstanding 1 , and that judgments had 
 been rendered in the United States courts against the 
 county on account of due and unpaid interest coupons to 
 the amount of $74,522.50, and that the total indebtedness 
 was about $290.000. A special election was then ordered 
 to be held on the 31st day of July following, for the pur- 
 pose of submitting the question of refunding the indebted- 
 ness to the voters of the county. The election was held ac 
 eordin.idy, and, when the votes were counted, it was found 
 1,0.'! 1 had been cast in favor of refundin.fr the debt, and 412 
 airainst it. In accordance with this decision of the people, 
 tlie courl provided for the issuing of new bonds to all bond- 
 holders who would enter into the compromise and surrender 
 the old bonds. Two hundred bonds of $1,000 each, and 
 seventy of $500 each, were then issued, all bearing date of 
 Au.u'uM 4, 1SS.'), and old bonds and judgments entered into 
 the compromise were then <;n!cel!ed. Since then the entire 
 debt has been paid. 
 
 Railroads. The Kan>a- City k Memphis Railroad, 
 now known as the Kansas Ciiy. Fort Scott & Memphis Rail- 
 road, was completed through the county in 1HS1, by way of 
 the present towns of Kvorte.n, South (Greenfield and Lock- 
 wood, thus leaving Greenfield, the County Seat, by way of 
 which it was promised to be constructed when the county 
 court made the order to subscribe stock for its construc- 
 tion, over two miles north of its line. The len.uth of this 
 railroad within the countv limits is about twentv-six miles.
 
 Chapter 9 
 
 Greenfield Post No. 75, Department of Missouri, G. A. 
 R., was organized May 12th, 1883, with the following named 
 comrades as charter members : 
 
 C. W. Griffith. J. T. Hembree. 
 J. F. Lyngar. Clovis Depee. 
 
 D. B. Bailey. S. W. Long. 
 
 J. H. Howard. Mason Talbutt. 
 
 E. K. Shackelford. A. Helphenstine. 
 E. R. Hughes. A. G. Everett. 
 W. C. Young. A. B. Farmer. 
 E. T. Kennedy. Martin Fiddler. 
 R, B. Stephenson. J. I?. Tarrant. 
 
 J. M. Gaston. Isaac Bardmas. 
 
 G. A. Pollard. J. E. Scroggs. 
 
 Twenty-two (Dead). 
 
 The following is a roster of the Post from its organiza- 
 tion : 
 
 C. W. Griffith, 1st Lieut. Co. C, 127th Ohio Inf. 
 
 C. W. Griffith, Capt. Co. K, 6th U. S. Cav. troop. 
 J. F. Lyngar, Private Co. F, 15th Mo. Cav. 
 
 D. B. Bailey, Capt. Co. H, 76th E. M. M. 
 J. IT. Howard, Capt. Co. I, loth Mo. Cav. 
 
 E. K. Shakelford, Co. L, 8th M. M. Cav. 
 E. R. Hughes, Private Co. A, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 W. C. Young, Private Co. H, 77th 111. Inft. 
 E. T. Kennedy, Capt. Co. C, llth X. J. Inft. 
 R. B. Stephenson, Major, 31st AYis. Inft. 
 J. M. Gaston, Private Co. F, 26th 111. Inft. 
 G. H. Pollard, Co. G, 9th Term. Cav. 
 
 J. T. Hembree, 2nd Lieut Co. E, loth Mo. Cav. 
 Clovis Depee, Private Co. K, 1st Ark. Inft. 
 S. W. Long, Private Co. D, 12th 111. Inft.
 
 164 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Mason Talbutt, 1st Ser#. Co. I, 15th Mo. Cav. 
 A. Helphenstine, Private Co. F, 8th Perm. Inft. 
 A. 0. Everett, Private Co. I, 9th Ohio Cav. 
 A. B. Farmer, 1st Ser#. Co. L, 2nd Wash. Cav. 
 Martin Fiddler, Private Co. B, 27th Ind. Inft. 
 J. R. Tarrant, Private Co. D, (5th Mo. Cav. 
 Isaac Bardmass. Ser^t. Co. I, 1st M. S. M. Inft. 
 J. E. Scrog^s, Private Co. L, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 Frederick Buser, Co. K, 2nd Mo. Inft. 
 W. II Watson, Private Co. G, 6th M. S. M. Cav. 
 J. M. Kinney. Private Co. A, 3rd Iowa Cav. 
 Wm. Lack, Private Co. L. 8th Mo. Cav. 
 Henry Lawrence, Private Co. E, 15th Mo. Cav. 
 Squire Roberts, Private Co. L, 9th M. S. M. Cav, 
 G. AY. Wells, Capt. Co. F, 57th 111. Inft. 
 E. H. Barber, Private Co. B, 29th Mo. Inft. 
 A. C. Brown, Ser.st. Co. A, 13()th Lid. Inft. 
 Alexander Foster, Serai. Co. M, Sth Mo. Cav. 
 J. T. Quick, 1st Lieut. Co. K, 72nd Ind. Mtd. Inft. 
 S. II. Farthing Private Co. F, 63rd 111. Lift. 
 Gcorirc Courtney, Private Co. I, 15lh Mo. Cav. 
 ..I. II. Sterling, Private Co. L, 14th 111. Cav. 
 
 A. A. Hays. Private Co. 1), 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 R. C. Divine, Private Co. E, 15th Mo. Cav. 
 T. S. lluirbes, Corp. Co. G, 13th Ken. Cav. 
 
 B. C. Pemherton, Serirt. Co. A, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 John Humphrey, Private Co. G, 13th Mo. Cav. 
 
 C. W. Lowery, 'Private Co. E, 46th Mo. Inft. 
 J. L. Brackett, Private Co. M, 7th Mo. Cav. 
 I). R. Miller. Corp. Co. I). 14th Mo. Cav. 
 
 ,}. (i. Service, Private Co. K, 72nd Ohio Lift. 
 X. II. Buck, 2nd Lieut. Co. II, 20th 111. Lift. 
 R. C. Sanfonl, Private Co. A, Sth Mo. Cav. 
 \V. E. Druin, Private Co. P>, 142nd Ohio Inft. 
 Seymour Iloyt, Private Co. A, 132nd 111 Lift. 
 P.. C. Anders, MI, (Wp. Co. F, SOth 111. Inft. 
 W. K. Pyle, 1st Lieut. Co. I, I5th Mo. Cav. 
 II. W. Francis, Private Co F, 126th Ind. Lift. 
 S. S. Chirk, Capt. on -tall' of (Jen. Holland.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 165 
 
 J. W. McBride, Private Co. H, 2nd Mo. Lt. Art. 
 
 A. II. Bowers, Private Co. D, 38th Wis. Inft. 
 M. V. B. Gehon, Sergt, Co. A, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 Wick Morgan, Major 15th Mo. Cav. 
 
 W. B. McQuirk, Private Co. A, 1st Inft. 
 Jud S. King, Private Co. D, 1st Mo. Cav. 
 J. J. Shaw, Private Co. I), 6th Mo. Cav. 
 G. W. Evans, Sergt Co. II, 79th Ind. Inft. 
 
 F. K. Pearson, Corp. Co. E, 2nd Penn. Art. 
 
 John A. Divis, 1st Lieut. Co F, 5th Iowa Cav., and Co. 
 
 E, 5th Iowa Inft. 
 
 John Bell, Private Co. L, 144th 111. Inft. 
 L. J). Brewer, Private Co. B, 51st 111. Inft. 
 N. II. Fell, Corp. Co. I, llth 111. Inft. 
 R. A. Gipson, Private Co. D, 51st Ohio Inft. 
 Mark Stevans, Private Co. A, 129th 111. Inft. 
 T. B. Hammond, 1st Sergt. Co. F, 52nd Ohio Inft. 
 E. B. Howard, Capt. Co. E, 29th Ohio Inft. 
 John Williamson, 1st Sergt. Co. F, 6th Mo. Inft. 
 K. S. Allen, Private Co. E, 1st Mo. Cav. 
 J. W. Gilmore, Private Co. C, 5th Mo. Inft. 
 
 G. W. Freedle, Private Co. D, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 J. F. Harris, Corp. Co. K, 16th Kan. Cav. 
 
 X. M. Gardner, Asst. Surgeon Co. E, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 G. W. Thornton, Corp. Co. F, 31st Ind. Inft. 
 T. B. Clark, Private Co. E, 66th 111. Inft. 
 J. R. Lewis, Corp. Co. L, 6th Tenn. Cav. 
 R. J. Shipley, Private Co. M, 8th Mo. Cav. 
 
 B. A. Pylc, Corp. Co. L, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 T. W. Burlyson, Private Co. F, 46th Mo. Inft. 
 
 S. W. Baker, 1st Lieut. Co. I, 59th Ind. Inft. 
 
 J. S. Tapley, Sergt. Co. B, 6th 111. Cav. 
 
 J. S. Bryan, Private Co. A, 4th Mo. Cav., and Co. I), 
 
 16th Reserve Corps. 
 
 J. M. Marcum, Private Co. A, 2nd Tenn. Cav. 
 E. B. Shipley, Private Co. M, 8th Mo. Cav. 
 John Maberry, Private Co. L, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 A. R. Reilev, Private Co. I, 102nd 111. Inft.
 
 166 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Samuel Glcason, Private Co. B, 82nd Perm. Inft. 
 
 J. W. Eldridge, Private Co. A, 71st N. Y. Inft. 
 
 John J. Derby, Private Co. C, 72nd Mtd. Inft. 
 
 Wm. Landreth, Corp. Co. K, 29th Mo. Inft. 
 
 J. L. Brockman, Private Co. F, 13th Kan. Cav. 
 
 R. A. Bell, Private Co. B, 14th 111. Cav. 
 
 R. P. Underwood, Private Co. H, 2nd Mo. Lt. Art. 
 
 George Carroll, Private Co. D, 69th Ind. Inft. 
 
 M. B. Mitchell, Private Co. M, 8th Mo. Cav. 
 
 Henry Hoffman, Private Co. K, 64th 111 Inft. 
 
 H. E." Staten, Private Co. H, 144th Ind. Inft. 
 
 \V. II. Greer, Private Co. D, 45th Mo. Inft. 
 
 A. J. Hembree, Private Co. E, 14th Inft. 
 
 M. L. Mitchell, Private Co. L, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 J. F. Moseley, Corp. Co. D, 110th 111. Inft. 
 
 John II. Carlyle, Private Co. I, 88th Ohio Inft. 
 
 John V. Thomas, Private Co. II, 48th Iowa Inft. 
 
 X. A. Dakin, Private Co. K, 6th Calif. Cav. 
 
 Minor Gentry, Private Co. L, 8th M. S. M. Cav. 
 
 V. M. Batts,' Private Co. G, 54th 111. Inft. 
 
 C. Z. Russell. 2nd Lieut. Co. I, 21st Mo. Inft. 
 
 AY. J. Sell', Private Co. I, 26th Ken. Inft. 
 
 J. W. Henry, Private Co. A, 7th 111. Cav. 
 
 Reuben Brown, Private Co. L. .'>rd Iowa Cav. 
 
 John Grifli n, Corp. Co. I, 1st Mo. Inft. 
 
 John Spong, Private Co. H, :J9th 111. Inft. 
 
 G. S. Willson, Musician Co. F, 18th V. S. Inft. 
 
 Jonathan Mess, Private Co. K, 12th Mo. Cav. 
 
 W. T. Wright, Private Co. E. 15th Mo. Cav. 
 
 I). R. Richie, Corporal Co. II, -3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 G. X. Stanley. 
 
 G. W. Hamic, Private Co. D. 1st Tenn. Inft. 
 
 Levi Johnson, Private Co. E 1st Ark Cav. 
 
 J.' I). Andrews, Corporal Co. L. 9th M. S. M. Cav. 
 
 J. II. Griirgs, Tenneys' Independent Battery, Kas. 
 
 J. F. Harris, Corporal Co. K. 16th Kan. Cav. 
 
 John McPatterson, Private Cos. E and F. .'Uth Ind. 
 
 Inft. 
 Joseph Lanliani, Private 1 Co. K, 8th Ind. Inft.
 
 HISTORY OF DA 1)1:1 COl'N'TY AND ITS PEOPLE 167 
 
 .1. J. Roberts, Private Co. G, 35 E. M. M. and Troop B 
 
 1st T. S. Cav. 
 
 Hugh Daugherly, Private Co. A '2nd Ark. Cav. 
 \V. F. Cluck-. Private C<. C, 12th Ken. Cav. 
 A. K. Whiteman. 
 
 ,}. W. .McDowell, Corj). Co. M. Sth Mo. Cav. 
 J. M. Morris, Private Co. I loth Mo. Cav. 
 John Patterson, Private Co. F. 43rd Ohio In ft. 
 W. A. JIalJ, Private Co. G, Sth lo\va Cav. 
 Nicholas Bender, Private- Co. C, 13th F. S. Int't. 
 Alfred Carender, Private Co. I\, 12th Mo. Cav. 
 M. I). Merrick, Private Co. I, 7th Provisional E. M. M. 
 M. S. Tuttle, 2nd Lieut. Co. B 1st Col. Cav. (and A 1st 
 
 Xeb. Cav.) 
 
 James Hudson, Private Co. K, 52nd Ohio Inft. 
 John Weaver, Private Co. B, 47th ill. Inft. 
 Leander Pyle, Private Co. E, 7th Mo. Inft. 
 William Campbell, Private Co. G, 19th Iowa Inft. 
 T. 1). Kirby, Private Co. L. G Mo. Cav. 
 
 F. M. McKown, Private Co. A 7 Iowa Cav. 
 David Carson, Serg. Co. G, 49th Mo. Inft. 
 
 E. P. Taylor, Private Co. H. 19th Iowa Inft. 
 
 J. M. Travis, 1st Sergt. Co. II, 2nd Mo. Light Art. 
 
 Jerome Dano, Private Co. A 127th 111. Inft. 
 
 E. F. Heed, Private Co. K, 53rd Mass. Inft. 
 
 Jesse Cartwright, Private. Co. II, 76th E. M. M. & I. 
 
 7th Pro. E. M. M. 
 Francis Lord, Private Co. II 35 AVis. Inft. 
 
 C. AY. Kidgeway, Capt. Co. A 116th Ohio Inft. 
 AY. B. Eagles, Private Co. L. 28th Ind. Cav. 
 
 G. II. Kilgore, Private Co. E. 149th Ohio Inft. 
 
 J. 1). Games, Private Co. D. 54th Ind. Inft. and II 
 
 1st. AY. V. Art. 
 J. F. Gregory, Private Co. I) 80th 111. Inft. 
 
 D. T. AYilkins, Corp. Co. D 136 Ohio Inft. 
 Sans Lampheer, Private Co. E 3rd AA'is. Cav. 
 AY. II. Ellis, Private Co. C 44th Mo. Inft. 
 David Evans, Private Co. F 34th Ind. Inft. 
 James Smith, Private Co. I, 111. Inft.
 
 168 HidTORV OI-' DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Jonathan Montgomery, Private Co. A 16th Mo. Cav 
 John Clipiuger, Private Co. 1) 23rd U. S. Inft. 
 
 I. K. Zook, Private Co. L 7th ind. Cav. 
 Frank Ilallowell, Sergt. Co. K, 1st Xeb. Inft. 
 E. C. Culver, Private Co. B 88th Ind. Inft. 
 William Kelley, Private Co. A 16th Mo. Cav. 
 
 (). E. E. Lindsay, Private Co. E 8th M. S. M. Cav. 
 \V. C. Cole, Private Co. A, 24th Ind. Inft. 
 X. E. Moore, Corp. Co. 1). ;5 ( Jtli Ohio Inft. 
 AYilliam Wilson, Private Co. F 6th Mo. Cav. 
 W. C. Johnson, Private Co. E. loth Mo. Cav. 
 L. I), liar-is, Private Co. 1) Uth Mo. Cav. 
 Thomas Miller, Private Co. II 16th 111 Cav. 
 Wesley Smith, Private Co. E 7th Mo. Cav. 
 James Clayton, Private Co. 1), 46th Mo. Inft. 
 (J. 11. Turner, Private Co. C, 115th 111. Inft. 
 C. W. Earraiid, Private Co. E, 1st Michigan Inft. 
 (J. W. Daiidi, Private Co. E, 114th 111. Inft. 
 J. M. lloskinson, 1st Lieut. Co. II. 44th Mo. Inft. 
 J. M. Pickett, Private Co. L 8th M. S. M. Cav. 
 Patrick Coyne, Private Co. (i, :>!)th Jo\va Inft. 
 L A. Humbert, Corp. Co. A, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 J. 11. Ihirtfrave, Private Co. I), 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 II. 1). Xoble, Private Co. II, 1st Mo. Inft. 
 
 J. K. Brewer, Private Co. A, Kttrd Ind. Inft. 
 J. K. Martin, Corp. Co. I, ir> Mo. Cav. 
 T. J. Lowe, Private Co. C, 1st Ken. Cav. 
 T. II. Rose, Private Co. P>. 76th Ohio Inft. 
 X. A. Carroll, Private Co. II. 1st Iowa Cav. 
 J. W. Tyson, Private Co. (i, 1st E. S. Inft. 
 Albert MeKinley, Private Co. E, 26th 111. Inft. 
 L. A. Miller, Private Co. B, ."Uth Iowa Inft. 
 Lewis Redman, Private Co. E, 122nd, 111. Lift. 
 
 I. T. Sloan, Private Co. L. 6th Mo. Cav. 
 S. M. Shaw, Corp. Co. I),' (5 Mo. Cav. 
 
 II. M. Robinson, Private Co. II, 41st 111. Inft. 
 C. II. Martin, Private Co. II, 8th Mo. Cav. 
 J. W. Scott, Private Co. B, 12th Mo. Cav. 
 John (Jet/, Private Co. I.), fAith 111. Lift.
 
 < H.\KU:S \\.\LKKK (;HIFFITH.
 
 JOHN FLETCHER JOHNSON.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AXD ITS PEOPLE 169 
 
 E. A. Garrison, 2nd Lieut. Co. i), ord Ark. Cav. 
 
 William Harper, Private Co. E, 8th Wis. I lift. 
 
 Thomas Gouty, Private Co. E, Mil Mo. Cav. 
 
 Jonathan lloiiek, Teamster Co. K, 4(ith Ohio Ini't. 
 
 W. W. Siinker, Sergt. Co. I, 14 ivas. Cav. 
 
 W. E. Shaw, 1st Serg. Co. 1), 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 J. \V. Wilkins, Private Co. L, Stli M. S. M. Cav. 
 
 1). K. Baird, Sergt. ( 1 o. E, soth Oliio Int't. 
 
 Isom Wilson, Private Co. II, 21>t 111. Inft. 
 
 William Miller, Private Co. 1, 45th Mo. Lift. 
 
 E. P. Iledgelen, Private Co. C, 10th Mich. Lift. 
 
 E. J. Owens, Private Co. E, 114th 111. Inft. 
 
 E. E. Scrou'ii's Earner, Co. L, 6th Mo. Cav. Co. A 
 
 Phelps Keg-t. Mo. Cav. 
 
 G. W. Hoover, Private Co. I, 6th Kan. Cav. 
 J. P. Stoltz, Private Co. E, 5th 111. Cav. 
 John Jewell, L'nd Lieut. Co. II, 1 1 Mo. Cav. 
 C. 1). Boisseau, Private Co. A, 7th M. S. M. Cav. 
 J. P. Fanning, Blacksmith Co. I) 6th Mo. Cav. 
 B. E. Thomas, Sergt. Co. E, 52nd, Ohio Inft. 
 J. M. Sailing, Private Co. M, 8th Mo. Cav. 
 J. E. Smith, Private Co. IF, 44th Mo. Inft. 
 J. W. Davenport, Private Co. M, 8th Mo. Cav. 
 J. C. T. Wood, Private Co. L, I5th Mo. Cav. 
 T. 1). Combs, Searge. Co. L), 6th Mo. Cav. 
 Jasper O'Neal, Private Co. I, 2nd Mo. Light Art. 
 W. C. Wood, Private Co. K, Mass Inft. "" 
 Baptist Ereedle, Private Co. L. 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 Total dead Ill 
 
 Total Xmiiber 228 
 
 Number remaining in good standing this date. ... 26 
 
 -o- 
 
 HISTORICAL MEMORANDA. 
 
 By request I ^vill give the object of the United Con- 
 federate Veterans association. It was organized at Rich- 
 mond, Virginia, February loth, 14th and 15th, 1889. The 
 object and purpose of this organization was to be strictly 
 socially literary, historical and benevolent, to unite in our 
 general federation all associations of confederate veterans,
 
 170 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 soldiers and sailors who were then in existence, to culti- 
 vate the ties of friendship that should exist among those 
 who have shared common danger, suffering and priva- 
 tions. To see that the disabled are cared for, that a help- 
 ing hand is extended to the needy confederates widows 
 and orphans. Xo political or religious discussion are per- 
 mitted in said oranization. 
 
 HISTORY OF JOHN M. STEMMONS CAMP NO. 1044, 
 U. C. V., GREENFIELD, MO. 
 
 On the loth day of September, 1897, pursuant to a call 
 published in the Dade County Advocate and the South- 
 west News, a number of Confederate veterans met at the 
 Court House in Greenfield for the purpose of organizing 
 a Camj) of Confederate Veterans. Captain B. M. Xeale 
 was chosen chairman and Lieutenant-Colonel (). S. Rag- 
 land, secretary. Upon taking the chair Captain Xeale ex- 
 plained the purpose of the meeting and the following Con- 
 federate soldiers present enrolled their names as charter 
 members: 
 
 Lewis Renfro, Co. A, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 Patrick McLemore, Co. F, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 J. M. Burton, Co. A, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 J. R. Pointdexter, Co. G., Texas Cav. 
 
 J. M. Sturdy, Co. G, 4th Mo. Cav. 
 
 J. J. Winkle, Co. F, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 R. L. Butterworth, Co.A, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 Isaac Preston, Co. C, 6th Mo. Inf. - 
 
 J. B. Calfee, Co. E. 59th Tenn. Inf. 
 
 J. M. Carlock, Co. G, 16th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Charles Winkle, Co. G, 16th Mo. Inf. 
 
 J. R. Finley, Co. G, 16th Mo. Inf. 
 
 J. P. Duncan, Co. D, 63rd Tenn. Inf. 
 
 T. B. Rountree, Co. G, 16th Mo. Inf. 
 
 W. A. Dale, Co. G, 16th Mo. Inf. 
 
 Jesse J. Hiatt, Co. K, 6th Mo. Cav. 
 
 Joseph Roseman, Co. E, 49th X. C. Inf. 
 
 15. M. Xeale, Capt. Co. B, 1st Mo. Cav.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 171 
 
 O. S. Ragland, Lieutenant-Colonel 3rd Bat., G. M. 
 Inf. 
 
 S. II. Howard, Co. (5th Ala. Cav. 
 
 On permanent organization of the camp the following 
 officials were elected: 
 
 Commander Lewis Renfro. 
 
 Lieutenant Commander J. R. Finley. 
 
 Adjutant O. S. Ragland. 
 
 Chaplain J. M. Sturdy. 
 
 Surgeon R. L. Butterworth. 
 
 After organization the name "John M. Stemmons" 
 was unanimously selected for the Camp name, in honor of 
 Captain John M. Stemmons, a Greenfield lawyer, who was 
 afterward Lieutenant Colonel of the IGth Mo. Inf. 
 
 By-Laws were then adopted and after the business 
 was finished, Congressman lion. David A. DoArmond of 
 the (ith District being in the city accepted an invitation 
 and addressed the Camp in his eloquent and entertaining 
 manner. 
 
 The Camj) then adjourned to meet the 2nd Saturday 
 in October, 1897. 
 
 CAPTAIX B. M. XEALE, Chairman. 
 0. S. RAGLAXD, Secretary. 
 
 Three ministers of the gospel have been members of 
 this camp. Rev. J. B. Fly, Rev. G. W. Oldham and Rev. 
 L. A. Blevans. Two Captains B. M. Xeale and J. M. 
 Wills. One Lieutenant Colonel O. S. Ragland. Three 
 Lieutenants C. J. Stephenson, .V. .J. Ross and Lewis 
 Renfro. One Orderly Sergeant F. A. Wills. 
 
 I' 1 *)! lowing is a complete roster of the John M. Stem- 
 mons Camp, r. C. V. of Greenfield, Mo., from its or- 
 ganization to the present time: 
 
 Andrews, W. I. (deceased) private Co. E. 9th Mo. 
 Cav. 
 
 Blevins, E. L. (deceased) private Co. E. 9th Mo. Cav. 
 Burton, J. M. (deceased) private Co. A. 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 
 Brown, T. L. (deceased) private Co. G. 37th Tenn. 
 Inf. 
 
 Buck, J. H. private Co. A. 23rd Ark. Inf.
 
 172 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Birch, D. C. Co. K. 8th Mo. Inf. 
 Blevens, A. L. private Co. (1., Irvin's Regiment. 
 Brown, F. M. (deceased) private Co. 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Blevins, John, (deceased) private Co. E., 9th Mo. Cav. 
 Calfee, J. B., (deceased) private Co. E., 59th Tenn., 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Carlock, J. M., private Co. G., 16th Mo. Inf. 
 Creek, A., private Co. C., 9th Mo. Cav. 
 Coble, E. J)., private Co. I, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Cooper, J. M., (deceased) private Co. C., 60th Ga., 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Dale, \V. A., (deceased) private Co. G., IGth Mo. Inf. 
 Dou.uhtery, \Y. T., (deceased) private Co. G., IGth Mo. 
 
 Inf. ' 
 Duncan, J. P., (deceased) private Co. D., 63rd Tenn. 
 
 Inf. 
 Davidson, (!. \V., (deceased) private Co. E., 3rd Mo. 
 
 Cav. 
 
 Einley, ,} . R. private Co. G., IGth Mo. Inf., Lieut-Corn. 
 Fly, J. B., (deceased) private Co. I., Sth Mo., Inf. 
 Bnttenvorth, R. L., private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Hunt, .Joel T., (deceased) private Co. II., 24th Texas 
 
 D. C. 
 (Jamhill, (i. \V., (deceased), }>rivate Co. I., 3rd Mo. 
 
 Cav. 
 
 Hoover, S. ,J., private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Hiatt, .1. .1., (deceased) private Co. K, (5th Mo. Cav. 
 Howard, S. II., (deceased) private Co. A., 6th Ala. 
 
 Cav. 
 
 Haynes, \V. II., private Co. II., 10th Texas Inf. 
 Irhy, Joseph L., (dec-eased) private Co. A., 3rd Mo. 
 
 Cav. 
 
 .JH'1'reys, ,1. R., private Co. E, 2nd Tenn. Cav. 
 .lone-, J. M., private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Literal, James, (deceased) private Co. A., 3rd Mo. 
 
 Cav. 
 Maims, E. A., (deceased) private Co. E., 43rd Tenn. 
 
 Inf.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 173 
 
 Merrick, W. PL, (deceased) private Co. I., 3rd Mo. 
 
 Cav. 
 
 Mills, A. J., private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 McLemore, Patrick, private Co. F., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Means, L. M., (deceased) private Co. F, 9th Texas 
 
 Cav. 
 Me Kinzie, Robert, (deceased) private Co. K, 8th Ken. 
 
 Cav. 
 Marshall, C. T., private Co. A., Freeraans Regiment 
 
 . Mo. Cav. 
 
 Xeale, B. M., Captain, (deceased) Co. B., 1st Mo. Cav. 
 Owens, Oscar, ( deceased ) private Co. C., 5<)th Tenn. 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Oldham, G. W., private Co. G., 16th Mo. Inf. 
 Poindexter, J. R., (deceased Co. G., 5th Texas M. T. 
 Poindexter, K. F., private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Preston, Isaac, (deceased) private Co. A., (5th Mo. 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Renfro, Lewis, Lieutenant Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav., Com. 
 Roseman, Joseph, private Co. F., (>th Mo. Inf. 
 Renfro, J. II., private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Rauland, O. S.. Lieut. -Col., (deceased) 3rd K. da. M. 
 
 Inf. 
 
 Sturdy, J. M., (deceased) private Co. C., 4th Mo. Cav. 
 Sooter, M. J., private Co. C., 4th Mo. Cav. 
 Shrum, Jacob, private Co. F., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Sturdy, Farrell, (deceased) private Co. C, 4th Mo. 
 
 Cav. 
 Stephenson, ( ). J., (deceased) Lieutenant Co. A, 31st 
 
 I). C. 
 
 Spain, Robert, private Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Thomas, II. B., private Co. A., West's Mo. Bat. Cav. 
 Wilbuni, T. J.. private Co. A., ISth X. C., Inf. 
 Winkle, J. J., (deceased) private Co. F., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Winkle, Charles, private Co. G., 10th Mo. Inf. 
 Wills, J. M., Captain, (deceased) Co. A., 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 Wills, F. A., (deceased) 1st Ser. Co. A, 3rd Mo. Cav. 
 White, B. F., private Co. G., 14th Ark. Inf. 
 Woods, J. C., (deceased) private Co. G., 1st Mo. Cav.
 
 174 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Of the officials, Lewis Renfro has served continuously 
 as Commander since the organization of the Camp ex- 
 cepting one year, 1900, when S. II. Howard was elected 
 Commander. The Camp has had four Adjutants (). S. 
 Ragland, (). J. Stephenson, Captain B. M. Xeale and J. M. 
 Carlock. It has had four Lieutenant Commanders J. R. 
 Finley, Captain J. M. Wills, F. A. Wills and J. H. Jeffreys. 
 It lias had six Chaplains (J. W. Oldham, J. M. Sturdy, 
 J. M. Carlock, Patrick McLemore, J. B. Fly and A. L. 
 Blcvans. Four surgeons R. L. Butterworth, Isaac Prest- 
 on, T. L. Brown and II. B. Thomas. 
 
 The present membership of the camp is as follows: 
 Le\vi< KYiifro, Commander. 
 J. R. Jeffreys, Lieutenant-Commander. 
 .J. M. Carlock, Adjutant. 
 L. A. Bieavans, Chaplain. 
 11. B. Thomas, Surgeon. 
 F. I). Coble 
 \V. II. Haynes 
 K. F. Poindexter 
 A. J. Mills 
 J. R. Finley 
 J. II. Renfro 
 Patrick McLemore 
 Charles Winkle 
 Robert Spain 
 .Jacob Shrum 
 J. M. Sooter 
 A. J. Olinger 
 
 Making 17 members left out of a total enrollment of 
 SO. 
 
 The following members have been honored by the 
 state organization : 
 
 Captain B. M. Xeale was Colonel of the -1th Regiment 
 <>f the Western Brigade. 
 
 Lewis Renfro was his Adjutant. Mr. Renfro held a 
 U'-utenant Colonel's Commission on fieneral Love's Staff 
 and i> now Adjutant (Jem-nil of the Missouri Division 
 ('. C. V.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 175 
 
 J. R. Jeffreys holds a Major's Commission on General 
 W. C. Bronough's Staff. 
 
 J. II. Renfro holds a Major's Commission on General 
 W. C. Bronough's Staff. 
 
 Miss Annie G. Xeale was maid of honor on General 
 T. C. Love's Staff. 
 
 Misses IJattie Grills, Effie Montgomery and Maud 
 Kvle are Maids of Honor on General T. C. Love's Staff. 
 
 ODD FELLOWSHIP IN GREENFIELD. 
 
 Dade Lodge No. 518, I. O. 0. F. was organized Octo- 
 ber 10th, 1895 under a special dispensation from the 
 Grand Master. The Charter was granted by the Grand 
 Lodge on May 21st, 189G. The names of B. B. Crews, AV. 
 M. Malone, O.'j. Stephenson, C. I). Boisseau, C. D. Temple- 
 man, E. P. Mann and Mack Sailing appear on the face of 
 the charter, but C. B. Templeton was never a member and 
 Mack Sailing was borrowed from South Greenfield for 
 the purpose of organization. The first night was a big 
 night when the following new members were taken in: 
 I. J. Martin, C. F. Robinson. H. LI. Davis, R. C. Thomas, 
 J. W. Hull, Uel Murphy, P. S. Griffith, J. L. Rubeustein, 
 Ed. Frieze, A. X. List and T. S. Brown. The first organi- 
 zation comprised the following officials: 
 
 (). J. Stephenson, P. G. 
 
 E. P. Mann, X. G. 
 
 C. Z. Russell, V. G. 
 
 W. M. Malone, Rec. Sec'y. 
 
 C. D. Boisseau, Financial Secretary. 
 
 T. S. Brown, Chaplain. 
 
 Fred Grether, Treasurer. 
 
 Phil S. Griffith, Cond. 
 
 Uel Murphy, Warden. 
 
 B. B. Crews, I. G. 
 Ed. Frieze, 0. G. 
 
 II. LI. Davis, R. S. X. G. 
 I. J. Martin, L. S. X. G. 
 
 C. F. Robinson, R. S. V. G.
 
 176 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 R. C. Thomas, L. S. V. G. 
 
 J. W. Hull, R. 8. . 
 
 J. L. Rubenstein, L. S. S. 
 
 C. Z. Kusscll, Mason Talbutt and 0. J. Stephenson, 
 trustees. 
 
 In addition to the above the name of A. 1). States 
 appears as a Charter member. District Deputy G. M. 
 Major of Springfield officiated in organizing the lodge. 
 
 For a number of years the lodge occupied a rented 
 hall over the hardware, store on the north west corner of 
 the square and did good work. The membership increased 
 and the lodge became financially strong. 
 
 On the llth day of April, 11)10 a proposition was sub- 
 mitted to the lodge for the purchase of a lot upon which 
 to erect a "Lodge Home." This was the beginning of 
 the move for the present Odd Fellow building. 
 
 In order to better prosecute the work, Dade Lodge 
 No. 518 I. (). (). F., was duly incorporated under the laws 
 of the state of Missouri, April 4th, 1911. K. C. Divine, 
 J. AV. Hull, J. L. Rubenstein, II. A. Potter and W. E. 
 Montgomery were the incorporators with A. J. Young act- 
 ing as attorney for the corporation. By reason of a defect 
 in the title to the lot purchased the building was delayed 
 until a decree could be obtained in the Circuit Court quiet- 
 ing the title. 
 
 The contract for the building was let to W. C. Starr, 
 and the work of excavating begun early in the summer of 
 11)11. 
 
 On the H)th day of August, 11)11 the corner stone was 
 laid by Canton Barton, Xo. 11), with appropriate cere- 
 monies. The following articles were placed in a metal 
 casket and deposited in the corner stone: 
 
 (1) List of members of Dade Lodge, Xo. f)18, I. 0. 
 O. F. 
 
 (2) Xames of members who contributed to pur- 
 chase of lot. 
 
 (M) Copy of By Laws of Lodge. 
 (4) Copy of constitution of Grand Lodge of Mis- 
 souri.
 
 ELLEN AMANDA (RIOALL) JOHNSON.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 177 
 
 (5) History of Dade Lodge No. 518 by A. J. Young. 
 
 (6) History of Rebekah Lodge No. 239. 
 
 (7) Signatures of officers of both lodges. 
 
 (8) Signatures of original members who are still 
 members. 
 
 (9) Purposes for which building was erected. 
 
 (10) Name of the President of if. S. (W. H. Taft). 
 
 (11) Name of Governor of Missouri. (Herbert S. 
 Hadley). 
 
 (12) Copy of the Holy Bible. 
 
 (13) Copy of the Greenfield "Vedette." 
 
 (14) Copy of the "Dade County Advocate." 
 
 (15) Names of officers of Canton Barton, No. 19. 
 
 (16) Name of Grand Secretary. 
 
 (17) Name of Commander Militant Patriarchs. 
 
 (18) Copy of "Republican-Sentinel" of Lamar, Mo. 
 
 (19) History of the Building. 
 
 The new building was completed in May, 1912 and 
 was dedicated shortly afterward. The Building Commit- 
 tee was composed of J. L. Rubenstein, R. C. Divine, J. 
 W. Hull, Fred Grether and J. E. Shaw. The Financial 
 Committee Edwin Harrison, A. B. Wilkerson and F. G. 
 Van Osdell. 
 
 The building proper was erected at a cost of ap- 
 proximately $10,000. The furnishings cost perhaps $500 
 more. The building is a brick structure, 3 stories high and 
 is 44 feet by 98 feet with basement. 
 
 The first floor is a double store-room now occupied 
 by Harrison Bros. Furniture Company. The second floor 
 is the lodge room proper, with ante -rooms, halls and a 
 reception room. The third floor is a complete dining room 
 and kitchen. 
 
 When the building was completed, Rebekah Lodge 
 No. 239 papered the walls, furnished the dining room and 
 kitchen, furnished the reception room and bought a fine 
 piano for the lodge room. 
 
 The officia chairs cost about $250.00 and were donated 
 by the folowing members: 
 
 Nobe Grand's chair, J. L. Rubenstein.
 
 178 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 B. S. N. G's. chair, W. 0. Underwood. 
 L. S. N. G's. chair, Phil S. Griffith. 
 Vice Grand's chair, W. R. Bell. 
 
 R. S. V. G's. chair, J. G. Sloan. 
 
 L. S. V. G's. chair, Ben Carr and R. S. Gregory. 
 
 Past Grand's chair, A. B. Wilkerson. 
 
 Chaplain's chair, C. D. Boisseau. 
 
 Conductor's chair, W. E. Montgomery. 
 
 Warden's chair, N. B. Weir and J. T." Willett. 
 
 R. S. S's. chair, J. E. Shaw. 
 
 L. S. S's. chair, R. C. Divine. 
 
 Canopy, W. C. Starr. 
 
 Altar, J. L. Rubenstein. 
 
 Chandeler, F. G. Van Osdell. 
 
 The lodge has had since its organization 253 members 
 on its roll. Twenty-nine have " crossed over" others have 
 taken withdrawal cards while a few have dropped for N. 
 P. D. The present active membership is about 175. Fol- 
 lowing is a list of the Past Grands: 
 
 E. P. Mann J. E. Shaw 
 
 C. D. Boisseau W. E. Montgomerv 
 
 ftf 
 
 Fred Gretcher R. C. Divine 
 
 B. B. Crews R, S. Ramsey 
 Mason Talbutt R. F. Vert 
 
 I. J. Martin R. H. Gregory 
 
 J. W. Hull J. A. Taylor 
 
 P. S. Griffith George F. Hull 
 
 J. L. Rubenstein T. R. Courtney 
 
 J. C. Brown J. E. Hull 
 
 Mark Bunker G. W. Curtis 
 
 W. 0. Russell B. F. Starr 
 
 A. H. Montgomery J. M. Mitchell 
 
 E. L. Kell W. R. Bell 
 
 A. B. Wilkerson Bert Slirum 
 
 W. H. Toler S. II. Reed 
 
 Z. T. Martin F. G. Van Osdell 
 
 W. 0. Underwood I,. A. Wetzel 
 
 C. P. Ellis S. H. Wetzel 
 J. 0. Wasson J. C. Webb
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 179 
 
 Frank Grider Roy Gregory 
 
 H. A. Potter Tim Gallaspy 
 
 A. J. Young J. N. Scott 
 
 J. L. Kilgore Guy Jones 
 
 Frank Hull G. M. Foster 
 
 W. E. Goodnight Hade Carr 
 
 A. B. Ayers 
 
 The present officials of the lodge serving from Jan- 
 uary, 1917 are as follows: 
 
 Roy Gregory, N. G. 
 
 W. C. Starr, V. G. 
 
 William Scroggs, Rec. Sec'y- 
 
 J. W. Hull, Fin. Sec'y. 
 
 Hade Carr, Treas. 
 
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 GREENFIELD REBEKAH LODGE, NO. 239. 
 
 Was organized May 1.9th, 1898 with the following 
 charter members: Mamie Crews, Mary L. Helman, Rose 
 G. Rubenstein, Lottie M. French, Estaria Glascoe, J. M. 
 Pidcock, J. C. Brown, 0. J. Stephenson, J. L. Rubenstein, 
 B. B. Crews, S. A. French and Sam Kellogg. It has a 
 present membership of 42 arid is in fine working order. 
 Much of the success achieved by Dade Lodge No. 518 is 
 due to the enlivening, entertaining and enthusiastic in- 
 fluences of its Rebekah Auxiliary. 
 
 This lodge has lost but two members by death, viz: 
 0. J. Stephenson and J. M. Pidcock. Its present officials 
 are as follows: 
 
 X. G., Mary Belle Mitchell. 
 
 V. G., Mary Belle Weir. 
 
 Recording Secretary, Kate Miller. 
 
 Fin. Secretary, Mary McMillen. 
 
 Treasurer, Mary Scroggs. 
 
 Warden, Emma Young. 
 
 Conductor, Rose G. Rubenstein. 
 
 Past Grand, Lizzie Jeffreys. 
 
 Chaplain, Minnie Belle Van Osdell. 
 
 I. G., Lizzie Hull. 
 
 0. G., Emma Boisseau.
 
 180 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 R. S. N. G., Sarah Brown. 
 L. S. N. G., Ruth Carr. 
 R. S. V. G., Tessie Carr. 
 L. S. V. G., Susie Gillaspie. 
 Musician, Hester Hembree. 
 
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 HISTORY OF GARRETT LODGE NO. 359, 
 A. F. & A. M., AT ARCOLA, MISSOURI. 
 
 by 
 Dr. R. M. Crutcher. 
 
 Master Masons in the vicinity of White Hare, Cedar 
 County, Mo., met at the masonic hall in White Hare, 
 March 22, A. D. 1870, A. L. 5870, to organize a Masonic 
 lodge under dispensation. Brother H. J. Church, D. D. G. 
 M. was present and called the brethern to order and 
 opened a lodge of Master Masons and called the appointed 
 officers to their stations, viz: 
 
 W. C. Montgomery, W. M. 
 
 C. G. Snyder, S. W. 
 
 S. P. Collins, J. W. 
 
 The following brothers were present J. B. Sellars, 
 W. X. Sellars, James J. Frisbie, Jesse Harris, P. R. Dix 
 and William T. Shaw. Visiting brothers present: 
 
 I). W. Roberts, Union Lodge No. 7, Kansas. 
 
 J. M. Conoway, Stockton Lodge, No. 283, Missouri. 
 
 G. W. Murphy, Washington Lodge No. 87, Missouri. 
 
 W. A. Ackison, Hesperian Lodge, No/ 286, Missouri. 
 
 J. T. Fan-is, Stockton Lodge, No. 283, Missouri. 
 
 The lodge next elected .1. B. Sellars, treasurer and P. 
 II. Dix, secretary. The worshipful master then appointed 
 W. X. Sellars, s'. I)., J. J. Frisbie, J. D., 1). W. Roberts, S. 
 S., Jesse Harris, J. S., Charles Corprell, Tyler and the fol- 
 lowing committee on finance: -J. J. Frisbie, R. C. Ball and 
 Morris W. Mitchell. 
 
 The following petitions wen 1 received for initiation: 
 M. F. lland!e\-. J. L. Thnrman, A. M. Morrison, after 
 \vhirh the members of (iarrett Lodge, (". 1)., met in special 
 committee for the purpose of organizing under a charter
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 181 
 
 at Masonic Hall, White Hare, Mo., October 26th, A. D., 
 1870, A. L. 5870. The charter granted by the Grand Lodge 
 of Missouri was read and the lodge proceeded to the elect 
 the following officers: W. C. Montgomery, W. M., C. G. 
 Snyder, S. W., S. P. Collins, J. W., J. B. Sellars, Treasurer; 
 J. L. Thurman, secretary and the following officers were 
 appointed : 
 
 P. R. Dix, S. D. ; J. J. Frisbie, J. D.; W. N. Sellars, 
 Tyler; and the following finance committee: James J. 
 Frisbie, Morris W. Mitchell and John Dale. John C. Har- 
 ris, chaplain. 
 
 Garrett Lodge, No. 359 continued at White Hare, 
 Cedar County and was very prosperous both fraternally 
 and financially, having money loaned out, until Jerico 
 Springs decided to organize a lodge of Masons, when a 
 number of brethern demitted from it to help organize at 
 Jerico about April l(Jth, 1884, when Washington Lodge, 
 No. 87 at Greenfield and Melville Lodge, No. 458 at Dade- 
 ville, were asked for a waiver of jurisdiction that Gar- 
 rett Lodge might be removed from White Hare, Cedar 
 County, to Arcola, Dade County, a distance of five miles. 
 The waiver was granted and the Grand Lodge permitted 
 the removal. 
 
 On the 24th day of July, 1884, a Special Grand Lodge 
 of Missouri met at Arcola, Missouri, to dedicate the new 
 hall of Garrett Lodge. D. D. G. M. Seymour Hoyt opened 
 the Grand Lodge with the following officers present: 
 
 Seymour Hoyt, W. M.; J. F. Boston, Deputy; Alfred 
 Kennedy, S. W.; T. J. Van Osdell, J. W.; J/E, Clark, 
 Secretary; W. Kennedy, Treasurer; E. M. Crutcher, S. 
 I).; E. A. Church, J. I).; T. P. Calfee, Tyler,; Thomas 
 Toney, Chaplain. 
 
 Seymour Hoyt then read his commission from Lee A. 
 Hall, G. M., and proceeded to dedicate the hall, after 
 which he made a pleasing address, urging the brethern to 
 be faithful and gave valuable instruction in Masonry. He 
 was followed by Thomas Toney, J. J. Van Osdell and J. 
 M. Travis. This part of the program was followed by a 
 splendid dinner for everyone present.
 
 182 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 The lodge met the same night and initiated two mem- 
 bers: B. G. Thurman and James H. Martin with the fol- 
 lowing officers in the chairs: Samuel Achord, W. M. ; T. 
 J. Travis, S. W.; T. J. Pyle, J. W., A. Harrell, Chaplain; 
 P. H. Hawkins, Secretary; R. M. Crutcher, S. D.; R. A. 
 Church, J. D.; T. J. Underwood, S. S.; John W. Bray, J. 
 S.; T. P. Calfee, Tyler. Others present were: W. N. 
 Sellers, D. Russell, D. W. Edwards, N. S. Noffsinger, J. M. 
 Travis, J. C. Brickey and the following visitors: Seymour 
 Hoyt, W. R. Russell, W. R. Bowles and D. B. Beard/ 
 
 During the intervening years Garrett Lodge has dis- 
 tributed much charity and made many Masons and is now 
 in a prosperous condition. The present officers are: E. 0. 
 Kelley, W. M.; C. W. Cassell, S. W.; G. 0. Mitchell, J. W.; 
 J. M. Carson, Treasurer; H. W. Kitsmiller, Secretary; R. 
 M. Crutcher, S. D.; William Price, J. D.; C. M. Camp- 
 bell, S. S.; S. H. McGuire, J. S.; G. H. Maberry, Tyler. 
 Many interesting and pleasing events have transpired 
 since the organization of this lodge as well as many 
 sad ones. Deaths and funerals have been frequent, min- 
 istrations of benevolence and charity have made their calls 
 and amid these dark and gloomy days have been many of 
 sunshine and flowers. Upon the whole, Garrett Lodge has 
 had its special mission to perform in the making of Dade 
 County history and it has seemingly performed that mis- 
 sion well.
 
 Chapter 10 
 
 THE TELEPHONE IN DADE COUNTY. 
 
 by 
 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 About the time the Greenfield and Northern Railway 
 was constructed between North Greenfield and South 
 Greenfield in the latter part of the eighties, the builder, 
 Thomas A. Miller, saw the importance of having some 
 form of communicating service between the two towns, 
 either telegraph or telephone. He decided after some 
 little investigation that the telephone though in its real in- 
 fancy would give the best service, accordingly a circuit 
 was builded between the two to\vns and the rude instru- 
 ments were installed. Everything worked well until one 
 day it was noised around that the Bell Telephone people 
 had represententatives going over the country investigat- 
 ing the various independent lines in respect to infringe- 
 ments on their rights of patent. It was not very long 
 thereafter until the line between the two towns was use- 
 less on account of the taking of parts of the instrument 
 upon which infringements were claimed, therefore, Green- 
 field was without any nature of telephone service for a 
 few years thereafter. 
 
 The late Captain W. S. Wheeler, Honorable Edgar P. 
 Mann, et al, decided that Greenfield and Lockwood should 
 be connected by telephone. They constructed the line and 
 bought the best instruments obtainable. They were aided 
 by Lockwood people. Among them the pioneer telephone 
 man of the entire Lockwood district, was D. C. Clark. 
 This was at the very close of the eighties and the first 
 year of the nineties, when this line was erected and put 
 into use. The Greenfield telephone was placed in the 
 law office of Mann & Talbutt and remained there until 
 the line was purchased by Aaron D. States. Everybody 
 thought this line was a wonder and it was surely a revela-
 
 184 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tion to all the people. This was really the first long dis- 
 tance telephone line erected in the country. There were 
 other lines erected from Lockwood to Ernest, Arcola, 
 Cedarville, Golden City and Stockton about the same 
 years. Lockwood soon became a telephone center and 
 remained so for a long time. It is yet known for its 
 complete exchange under the control of that veteran tele- 
 phone man, Mr. Clark, who has stood at the front of the 
 telephone development all these years. His devotion to 
 Lockwood and the Lockwood territory is a matter of 
 history. 
 
 Late in the year 1893 James M. Taylor and Isaac 
 Evans of Aldrich decided to embark in the telephone 
 business to some extent. They first built a line from their 
 town to Fairplay. When this line was completed and 
 tested they decided to build another line to Bona and 
 Dadeville. When they completed the line to these Bade 
 County towns, they made arrangements to extend the 
 line into Greenfield. This was during the year, 1894. 
 After the line was finished into Greenfield, using common 
 Series Telephones requiring a metalic circuit, being some- 
 time before the advent of Bridged Telephones, a per- 
 manent home was arranged in the Delmonico hotel for 
 the Greenfield instrument under the care of Uel Murphy, 
 there was a long distance instrument placed at Rest-a- 
 while, the Greenfield home of Mr. States, the first long 
 distance telephone ever installed in a Dade County home. 
 
 Soon after this the next year, Mr. States purchased 
 the Taylor-Evans interests in Greenfield and Dade County 
 and began the construction of a line to South Greenfield. 
 Soon after tins lie purchased the Lockwood-Greenfield 
 lino and the line from Lockwood to Golden City, con- 
 necting the two at Lockwood and running them to a com- 
 mon center at Greenfield, thus directly connecting- Golden 
 City, Lockwood, South Greenfield, Dadeville and Bona 
 with Greenfield central. 
 
 Mr. States set to work at once to get a Sprinfield 
 connection. He aranged and built the line from Everton 
 to Ash Grove and from Ash Grove on to Springfield. The
 
 ABSALOM KKXFKOW A\D AVIFK.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 185 
 
 honorable F. M. Stockard, of Republic, the late Thomas 
 Yakely, of Yakely Chapel, and the late William E. 
 Drumm, of Bios d'Arc assisting. It was completed to 
 Springfield during the year 1900 and the first office in 
 that city was at the Hinton Drug Store on College street. 
 This was the first long distance line from the west to 
 enter Springfield. It preceded the Bell a little over a 
 year. In the meantime Mr. States had installed a cir- 
 cuit in Greenfield that gave service to fifteen homes and 
 business places in the town. After the construction of so 
 many lines with the Greenfield offices, he decided that it 
 was necessary to install a switch board. 
 
 A fifty-drop capacity board was ordered and in due 
 time installed. When the switch-board was installed 
 there were about twenty-four Greenfield patrons including 
 the business houses. This with the long lines made the 
 Greenfield central look like a sure enough telephone ex- 
 change. Mrs. States was the first operator and she held 
 that position for a number of years, thoroughly looking 
 after the entire home business while Mr. States was 
 building other lines. Her good work is remembered by 
 every old telephone user in Dade county. At first the ex- 
 change patrons did not use their telephone as they should, 
 sometimes they would walk to their grocer and order 
 their needs, instead of telephoning him their wants, but 
 they did not fail to call up some friend in some nearby 
 town and have a friendly chat every night. And they did 
 not fail to chat with their friends and neighbors. The 
 idea of using the telephone for business was slow in plac- 
 ing its forca upon the people. A great many considered 
 it a luxury while others considered it a sort of play 
 thing, just to amuse and drive away monotony. 
 
 Soon after the first switchboard was installed in 
 Greenfield, a line was constructed to Corry and Seybert. 
 The Bridged telephone was then being introduced re- 
 quiring only a single wire instead of a circuit. The cir- 
 cuit lines were soon discarded and the Bridged telephones 
 were used extensively. The first Bridged telephone ever 
 placed in Dade county is still giving most excellent serv-
 
 186 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ice at the cabin home of Mr. States. He recently stood 
 in his home and talked to St. Louis and the patron at the 
 other end asked Mr. States to not talk so loud. This tele- 
 phone has been in use twenty-one years. 
 
 The telephone business remained almost exclusively 
 in the control of Mr. States in Greenfield and many parts 
 of Dade county until the early spring of 1903, at which 
 time a number of local men induced him to form a tele- 
 phone corporation known as the Aaron D. States Tele- 
 phone Company. The new corporation was completed in 
 a short time. Mr. States was made president, he having 
 hold the largest amount of stock. The new company as- 
 sembled the Arcola-Stockton and immediate telephone in- 
 terests and connected them with the Greenfield central. 
 A ne\v switchboard was installed, the lines greatly im- 
 proved and the service was considered most excellent. 
 The company purchased a lot and building which they 
 used to further their business interests. This company 
 held the fort for a little over a year, then Mr. States left 
 the company which afterwards sold the interests to a 
 gentleman by the name of McCombs, who operated the 
 exchange in a very acceptable manner. In the mean time, 
 the long lines were disposed of, they being considered 
 unprofitable and more attention was given to town serv- 
 ice. Only one or two of the original long lines still re- 
 mained in the Greenfield Central. Mr. McCombs sold his 
 interest to the present owner, Mr. Watson, who is giving 
 the patrons as good service as their patronage demands, 
 lie is a very careful and efficient telephone man and he is 
 building the Greenfield exchange every day. 
 
 During the first excitement produced by the advent 
 of the telephone in Dade county, rural districts and the 
 establishment of switch-boards and centrals, the farmers 
 got busy in establishing centrals of their own and they 
 built many independent lines claiming other telephone 
 companies asked too much toll and too much rental. 
 Nothing could possibly stop their enthusiasm and their 
 ambition in building and operating telephone lines of 
 their own. The country has many such lines today and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 187 
 
 the farmers are sustaining a most excellent service at 
 their switch-board in Greenfield, and in other towns in 
 Dade county. It is a pity that Mr. States and the lead- 
 ing spirits in the farmer telephone element in an early 
 day, could not have agreed on some plan that would 
 have centralized all the telephones in the county. The 
 business was then new and the outcome could not be real- 
 ized. Some day this great need will be accomplished and 
 then the people will be reunited and the service will be 
 of such a nature that no one would care to go back to 
 the old method. There is great need of better construction 
 in all the country districts, great need of better care of all 
 country lines, in order to give the people service. The 
 telephone is not now considered a plaything, it is an in- 
 strument of business, and it thus treated with the excep- 
 tion of proper care for the polage and the wire construc- 
 tion. This needed improvement will all come in time, 
 then and not until, then, will Dade County get what is 
 due her in the telephone business. 
 
 Some fifteen years ago the Bell Telephone constructed 
 a long distance line into Greenfield, giving Greenfield, 
 Everton, Lockwood and South Greenfield, connection with 
 all points their lines reach. After a few years they con- 
 nected their wire into the Greenfield local switchboard, 
 thus giving every patron an opportunity to talk to distant 
 towns from their own homes and places of business by 
 paying the toll. They do a good business in Greenfield. 
 Also at the other points in the county where they con- 
 nect with local centrals. Dade county stock men use their 
 lines extensivelv as well as Dade countv merchants.
 
 Chapter 11 
 
 HISTORY OF THE LADIES MAGAZINE CLUB. 
 
 by 
 Mrs. Ida Gray Young. 
 
 The Magazine Club is the oldest literary club in 
 Greenfield. Early in 1897 Mrs. Jessie Harrison and Mrs. 
 Ida Young started the movement to organize a woman's 
 literary club, at the suggestion of Mrs. Harrison's mother, 
 Mrs. Hawkins; Mrs. Hawkins having recently visited her 
 sister's literary club in Nebraska, which had a magazine 
 circle and she urged them to organize a similar club 
 here. 
 
 They suggested the idea to several of their friends- 
 Mrs. YVilda McBride among the number who immediately 
 offered her home on Wells street as a place of meeting for 
 organization. 
 
 The minutes of the organization read as follows: 
 
 "A few ladies happened to meet together at the 
 home of Mrs. McBride, Saturday, March 13th, 1897 and 
 they decided they would like to have a club. Accordingly 
 the house was called to order and Mrs. Young made tem- 
 porary chairman. It was decided that the name of the 
 club should be the Magazine Club, and each member 
 should furnish a magazine to be circulated among the 
 members of said club. Eight ladies were enrolled as 
 charter members, as follows: Mrs. Wetzel, Mrs. Eastin, 
 Mrs. Ellen Griffith, Mrs. Bowles, Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Nil- 
 son (now Mrs. Robertson of Carl Junction), Mrs. Har- 
 rison and Mrs. Young. 
 
 Mrs. Harrison was elected president; Mrs. Griffith, 
 vice president, and Mrs. Young, secretary. 
 
 It was agreed that the club should meet every two 
 weeks, on Thursdays, the meetings to be held at the 
 homes of the members, taking the alphabet reversed .
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 189 
 
 Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Young, Thursday, 
 March 18th." 
 
 At this first regular meeting of the Magazine club, 
 two members were added, Mrs. Mann and Mrs. Stone. 
 
 The president appointed Mrs. McBride, Mrs. Eastin 
 and Mrs. Wetzel to draw up by-laws for the new club 
 and club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wetzel, April 1st. 
 
 Three more members were added that day; Mrs. 
 Anna Jacobs, Mrs. Flora Merrill and Mrs. Lori Hall, mak- 
 ing the membership 13. It was then decided to limit the 
 number to 13. These thirteen members were considered 
 the original charter members of the magazine Club. 
 
 It was decided to have a paper on Current Events 
 at each meeting, also the biography of a poet and selec- 
 tions from his writings, after which refreshments and a 
 social good time. 
 
 About the middle of May, the Magazine Club, to- 
 gether with the Clover Leaf and the P. G. T. Club (these 
 two were the girls social clubs) gave a Fad Party at the 
 residence of Judge Shafer, which was a great success. 
 At the end of the first year the club entertained their 
 husbands for the first time at the home of Mrs. Eastin. 
 
 Beginning the second year, the club decided to in- 
 crease the membership to twenty, and took in Mesdames 
 Laura Harrison, Jopes, Taylor, Edwards, Tarr, Minnie 
 Finley, Stringfield and Gass. Mrs. Wheeler was taken 
 in as an honorary member as she was only in the city 
 temporarily. They adopted club colors, white and yellow, 
 a club flower, the field daisy, and a motto, ''Literature is 
 the thought of thinking souls." The literary work was 
 similar to that of the first year. 
 
 The club celebrated their first anniversary March 13, 
 1898 by entertaining their husbands at the home of Mrs. 
 Minnie Finley on Alain stret. Each person present rep- 
 resented a book. Also gave their first Xew Year's party 
 at the home of Mrs. Wetzel. 
 
 The only shadow that second year was the death 
 of one of the charter members Flora Carlock Merrill. 
 
 A new name appeared on the 1899 year book Kate
 
 190 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Shafer Harrison, then a bride, who was taken in to fill 
 the vacancy in the club. The club took up more literary 
 work this year, also the study of parlimentary rules. The 
 second anniversary party was given at the home of Mrs. 
 Ida Young, and the New Year's Eve party with Mrs. 
 Nilson, at the Washington Hotel. 
 
 At the beginning , of the fourth year (1900) several 
 of the members having left town, the club again took in 
 four new members; Mrs. Anna Finley, Mrs. Kirby, Mrs. 
 Elliott and Mrs. Flora Van Osdell. Mrs. Minnie Finley 
 again offered her home as a place to celebrate the anni- 
 versary. In 1900 and 1901 the club continued their lit- 
 erary work, still taking up miscellaneous subjects. 
 
 They joined the State Federation in 1901 but dropped 
 out in two or three years, as there were no district con- 
 ventions at that time. 
 
 They celebrated their fourth anniversary (1901) with 
 Mrs. Mann and the New Year's Eve party at the home 
 of Mrs. Jopes. 
 
 Death again visited the Magazine Club the summer 
 of 1901 taking the youngest member, Flora West Van 
 Osdell. Since that date although the death angel hovered 
 alarmingly near, at times, he has always passed on, leav- 
 ing their rank untouched for nearly sixteen years. 
 
 The Club gave their first joint party with the Cen- 
 tury Club in 1902, at the home of Mrs/ Grether. They 
 again filled vacancies in the club in 1902, taking in Mrs. 
 Dora Mitchell, Mrs. Ethel Tarr, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. 
 Lena Merrill. They took up the Bay View course of 
 study in 1902, which they studied for four years. The 
 course included American history, American Literature, 
 Mexican History, German History and German Literature, 
 with Airs. Lena Merrill. They celebrated their seventh 
 
 The Club celebrated their sixth anniversary (in 1903) 
 anniversary in 1904 with Mrs. Ida Young by giving their 
 husbands a banquet. The husbands responded with elo- 
 quent applause to acts. 
 
 In 1905 the Magazine and Century clubs organized 
 themselves into a Cemetery Association for the purpose
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 191 
 
 of beautifying the City Cemetery. This work was very 
 successful and the cemetery is now maintained at an an- 
 nual expenditure of some three hundred dollars. The 
 Club for years gave an annual Chrysanthemum Show to 
 raise funds but the Association now has an endowment 
 fund which will make it self-sustaining in the next three 
 of four years. 
 
 In 1906 the club began their Shakesperean study and 
 for seven consecutive years they studied the plays of 
 Shakespeare. In 1906 four more vacancies were filled by 
 taking in Mesdames Mary Neale, Carrie Griffith, May Van 
 Osdell and Leo Engleman. 
 
 The club furnished a Ladies' Rest Room during the 
 street fair in the fall of 1906. 
 
 In 1907 the club took up the work of improving the 
 Public School grounds. They started the fund by giving 
 a public ice-cream social that summer. 
 
 In 1907 the club decided to entertain the school fac- 
 ulty which they did that fall at the home of Mrs. Eastin 
 and since that time it has become an annual affair. Two 
 new members were added in 1907, Mrs. Newman and Mrs. 
 Thweatt, to fill vacancies in the club. This year the club 
 asked the Superintendent, Prof. McPherson, to assist them 
 in their Shakespearean study. Pie favored the club, during 
 the fall of 1907 and winter of 1908 with the most de- 
 lightful and instructive lectures on the plays of Shakes- 
 peare that they studied that year. Early in January, 1908 
 Mrs. Lucy Jacobs McPherson (the bride of the superin- 
 tendent) was taken into the club. In that year it was de- 
 cided to use the school improvement fund (which the Cen- 
 tury club assisted in raising) for building a cement wall 
 on the south side of the public school grounds. 
 
 In 1910 the club introduced the Flower Mission Penny 
 seeds into the homes of the school children, in the fall 
 holding a flower and vegetable show and awarding prizes 
 for best display. (This work has been repeated with in- 
 creasing interest and success, which has enthused some 
 of the neighboring towns to follow their example.) 
 
 In 1910 the club decided to increase their member-
 
 192 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ship to twenty-five, and the following ladies were elected: 
 Mesdames Nettie Shaw, Dena Wetzel, Tola Iliggins, Ruth 
 Grether, Delia Griffiths and Mabel Engleman. 
 
 In 1911 the club gave prizes for the best kept lawns. 
 Seats were placed in the cemetery. Twenty-nine dollars 
 were raised by selling tags and the money sent to south- 
 east Missouri flood sufferers. 
 
 In 1912-13 the club began the study of Famous 
 Women, also read Silas Marner. This year book was sent 
 to the President of the General Federation of Clubs. She 
 wrote to the club a letter complimenting them highly on 
 the work they were doing. 
 
 The club helped to establish clean-up day this year. 
 
 Tn 1913-14, the club continued the study of Famous 
 Women; also read Vicar of Wakefield, and took up Study 
 of Art, taking the works of Raphael and DeVince. 
 
 Mrs. Lillian Wetzel was elected to fill a vacancy in 
 the club. The club received a message from New York 
 City. Mrs. Pennybacker, the president of the General 
 Federation, wired, sending greetings on Opening Day, fall 
 of 1914. The club also decided at that meeting to in- 
 crease their number to thirty. Mrs. Rawhauser, Mrs. 
 Miidrcd Hall, Mrs. McLemore, Mrs. Campbell, and Mrs. 
 Wilson were elected as the new members. Farm Boy Fund 
 was stalled in 1914. Also again joined the State Federa- 
 tion this year, sending delegates to Pierce City to the 
 District Convention. 
 
 In 1914-15 the club read Vanity Fair and began the 
 History of Art. In 1915 they sent a delegate to the State 
 Convention at St. Joseph. 
 
 The study for 1915-16 was Martin Chuzzelwit and 
 Italian Art. Delegates were sent to Monett to the District 
 Convention. The club assisted in making the Round-up a 
 success and in securing Miss Alice Curtis Mover-Wing to 
 lecture on woman suffrage. 
 
 The study of 1916-17 is Italian Art and Henry Es- 
 mond. The (.Mub became a member of the Associated 
 Charities of Greenfield, organized by the Commercial Club 
 of the Citv.
 
 CAI'T. T. F. HIvNFKO.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 193 
 
 The Magazine Club celebrated their twentieth anni- 
 versary at the home of Mrs. Eastin by entertaining their 
 husbands. 
 
 They have finished twenty years' work and are the 
 oldest and largest literary club in Greenfield. 
 
 THE KENSINGTON CLUB, AT GREENFIELD, 
 
 by 
 Mrs. Walter B. McReynolds. 
 
 The Kensington Club of Greenfield first started as a 
 neighborhood sewing circle, on South Main Street. Later 
 ladies in the different parts of the town were asked to 
 join them. Informal meetings were held twice a month, 
 for a year or more. Then on account of sickness, warm 
 weather and various other reasons, they discontinued 
 their meetings. Several months later, some of the ladies 
 decided to call a meeting, and make this an organized 
 club. The first meeting .was held at the home of Mrs. H. C. 
 Hartfield. The following members present were: Mrs. J. G. 
 Carr, Mrs. Lynville Hig"gins / Mrs. Harve Campbell, Mrs. 
 H. C. Hartfield, Mrs. Martin Kempert, Mrs. W. E. Mont- 
 gomery, Mrs. W. B. McReynolds, Mrs. J. L. Rubenstein, 
 Mrs. Fred Shafer, Mrs. L. H. Thomas, and Mrs. J. P. Mc- 
 Reynolds. Mrs. H. C. Hartfield was elected President, 
 Mrs. J. G. Carr, Vice-President, and Mrs. W. E. Montgom- 
 ery, Secretary. It was decided that we should continue 
 as a sewing club, and the name of Kensington, suggested 
 by Mrs. Lynville Higgins, seemed the most appropriate. 
 Constitution and by-laws were drawn and the member- 
 ship of the club was limited to eighteen. The vacancies 
 were readily filled and the club started out with bright 
 prospects. A more energetic crowd of women would be 
 hard to find. Delightful meetings were held, and splendid 
 ideas in fancy work were exchanged. About this time we 
 started a circulating library in the club, each member do- 
 nating a good book. Later we decided we would like to 
 do charity and civic work. Our charity work started by 
 sending poor children gifts at Christmas. Last year we 
 bought thirty pairs of good warm stockings, filled them
 
 194 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 with candy, nuts, fruit and toys and had a man dressed 
 as Santa Glaus deliver them to the homes. Our work 
 has broadened and increased, and we now are looking 
 after many people of the city that are in actual need. 
 We see that no children are forced to stay out of school 
 for lack of proper clothing. We have supplied all the 
 needy families we have heard of, with things they need, 
 for instance, we have a young girl on our list suffering 
 from tuberculosis, to whom we send nourishing food 
 twice a week. We hear of some that are destitute at 
 nearly every meeting, and each member is only too glad 
 to do all they can. Whenever a new baby arrives in a 
 destitute family, we see that the child has some clothing 
 and often supply the mother with sheets, clean gowns, 
 and other necessary articles. Recently a family was un- 
 fortunate in loosing everything by fire. We contributed 
 canned fruit, groceries, and furnishings to this family. 
 The Commercial Club often asks our co-operation in sup- 
 plying needy families. We have a rule that in case of 
 death in a destitute family, the club sends flowers, and 
 at least one member is asked to be present at the funeral. 
 We are now making a wool quilt for charitable purposes. 
 
 We have done a great deal in civic work, such as 
 donating to the annual dinner given for the benefit of the 
 cemetery fund. We gave five dollars to the Dade County 
 Scholarship Fund. Our very best civic work has been the 
 fly campaign. This was suggested by Mrs. H. C. Hart- 
 field. The club was very enthusiastic about it and a com- 
 mittee was at once appointed to make plans. The plans 
 were adopted and the Commercial Club agreed to help us 
 in case the club ran out of funds. We first ordered two 
 hundred fly swatters, that the school children sold for us. 
 We then requested all the grocery stores, and restaurants 
 to screen their doors, and put fly proof coverings over 
 all food stuff set outside. Next we offered twenty cents 
 per pint for all flies. A club member being at a specified 
 place each Saturday to measure and pay for them. We 
 offered final prizes to the children bringing in the great- 
 est amount of flies during the entire season. The first
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 195 
 
 prize, three dollars; second prize, two dollars, and third 
 prize, one dollar. In order to instruct children we gave 
 away seventy-five fly traps. The first year we bought 
 one hundred and eighty-nine pints of flies. To keep up 
 the interest we gave two free fly shows, illustrating with 
 slides the breeding places of the fly, the danger of the fly 
 and many suggestions for making out-houses and barn 
 lots more sanitary. During the fly season once a week 
 the 1 o'clock whistle blew, and everybody was requested 
 to swat flies for at least five minutes. Just after the 4th 
 of July, we purchased a poisonous preparation for flies 
 and had refuse sprayed. We have now completed the 
 third year of our campaign and the results are very 
 gratifying. 
 
 The social side of our club is not neglected. We often 
 have picnics in the woods and entertain our husbands with 
 parties. We remember all new babies arriving in the club 
 either with a shower or some special remembrance. Two 
 years ago we gave Mrs. L. H. Thomas a stork shower. 
 Last year we presented Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Wilson ster- 
 ling silver spoons for their babies. We also send flowers 
 to our members in case of sickness or death in their fami- 
 lies. We have annual dues. We earn money in various 
 ways to carry on our work. We gave a picture show and 
 served ice cream. We gave an Easter tea. One of our 
 members, Mrs. W. A. Hall, presented the club with one 
 of her own beautiful paintings. We realized $20 from 
 this, which was a great help to the club. In March, 1916, 
 the club decided to join the federation. Last October, 
 Mrs. W. E. Montgomery and Mrs. Fred Sneed were sent 
 as delegates to represent the club at the District Federa- 
 tion at Mt. Vernon, Mo. The report of the club was read 
 by Mrs. Sneed and received warm applause. Some of the 
 ladies of the other clubs suggested that this club be put 
 on the roll of honor. 
 
 The Commercial Club has been very generous in their 
 assistance. Even with this, we often are short of funds, 
 and each member makes up the shortage by liberal dona- 
 tions. The slogan of this club is "helping others," and
 
 196 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 we hope that we may continue to improve in the years 
 to come. The club has always been fortunate in having 
 fine officers. Mrs. H. C. Martfield was president during 
 the years 1913 and 1914; Mrs. J. G. Carr, during 1915. The 
 present officers of the club are as follows: 
 
 President, Mrs. "W. E. Montgomery. 
 
 Vice-President, Mrs. Fred Shafer. 
 Secretary, Mrs. Harve Campbell. 
 
 Assistant Secretary, Mrs. Lynville Higgins. 
 
 Treasurer, Mrs. R. P. Murphy. 
 
 The present members of the club are: 
 
 Mrs. H. A. Burkett 
 
 Mrs. Harve Campbell 
 
 Mrs. J. G. Carr 
 
 Mrs. H. C. Hartfield 
 
 Mrs. Albert Hall 
 
 Mrs. Edwin Harrison 
 
 Mrs. Lynville Higgins 
 
 Mrs. Martin Kempert 
 
 Mrs. W. E. Montgomery 
 
 Mrs. W. B. McReynolds 
 
 Mrs. Porter Murphy 
 
 Mrs. J. L. Rubenstein 
 
 Mrs. Fred Shafer 
 
 Mrs. 0. E. Sloan 
 
 Mrs. Fred Sneed 
 
 Mrs. L. H. Thomas 
 
 Mrs. Dr. Geo. Weir 
 
 Mrs. Otto Wilson 
 
 Honorary Members : 
 
 Mrs. F. D. Combs 
 
 Mrs. Frank Johnson 
 
 Mrs. B. F. Melcher 
 
 Mrs. J. P. McReynolds 
 
 Mrs. J. L. Shields
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 197 
 
 THE NEW CENTURY CLUB OF GREENFIELD, MO. 
 
 by 
 
 Harriet Jopes, Historian. 
 
 At the suggestion of Mrs. Aaron D. States, the fol- 
 lowing ladies of Greenfield, Mrs. L. W. Shafer, Mrs. R. S. 
 Jacobs, Mrs. E. M. Griffith, Mrs. A. D. States, Mrs. Fred 
 Grether, Mrs. Sarah McCluer and Mrs. R. H. Davis, met 
 at the residence of Mrs. Jacobs, Saturday, March 27, 1898, 
 for the purpose of organizing a "Literary Society" to be 
 known as The New Century Club. Mrs. Shafer was elected 
 President, Mrs. Davis Secretary. 
 
 The first regular meeting of the club was with Mrs. 
 E. M. Griffith on April 7, 1898, at which time a Constitu- 
 tion and by-laws written by Mrs. Shafer, was read and 
 approved. The first program consisted of reading news- 
 paper clippings on various subjects. The program for the 
 year's work consisted of sketches of the lives of different 
 authors, readings and papers by different members of the 
 club, discussions on "Woman's Rights," "Liquid Air," 
 "Does the Ideal Husband Exist?" "The Four Hundred," 
 etc. A club motto: "We do not take possession of our 
 ideas but are possessed of them," was adopted. The 
 club colors, pale green and heliotrope, were selected and 
 the club flower chrysanthemum. 
 
 The club federated with the state in September 1898, 
 and sent Mrs. Grether as its first delegate to the State 
 Federation meeting at Springfield. The year closed with 
 a Shakespeare party, all members appearing in costume. 
 
 The program for 1899-1900 was similar to the pre- 
 ceding year, consisting of Current Events, papers, discus- 
 sions and parliamentary drills. A Christmas Party was 
 held at the home of the Misses Eastin, arid the year closed 
 with a reception at the home of Mrs. Elliott. 
 
 During 1900-1901 the study was on Foreign Coun- 
 tries, and a number of letters were read from Mr. John 
 Merrill, the son of one of our active members, who at 
 that time was abroad. A Library was started by buying 
 twelve new books, and the year closed with a reception 
 at the home of Mrs. Johnson.
 
 198 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 The club studied the life of Julius Caesar during the 
 next year. 
 
 1902-3-4, for three years, the club's study consisted 
 of the Bay View Course, and this was also the time when 
 they launched into active civic work, which has been 
 carried on to such an extent ever since that it would be 
 hard to draw the line between their interest in this and 
 their literary work. During the Street Fair they gave an 
 exhibit of Relics, which proved more than interesting and 
 attracted many spectators. A prize of $3.00 was given to 
 Miss Minnie Van Osdell for an old coin of the year 323, 
 and a second prize to Mrs. King for a Bible of the Seven- 
 teenth Century. 
 
 On February 18, 1905, the New Century and Magazine 
 Clubs met in joint session at the home of Mrs. Johnson 
 to perfect a plan to raise money or the purpose of clean- 
 ing up and beautifying the City Cemetery. It was decided 
 that each member of the clubs raise five dollars for this 
 purpose, and a permanent organization was perfected at 
 that time, to be known as the Greenfield Cemetery Asso- 
 ciation. This work so auspiciously begun, has met with 
 the favor of the citizens of Greenfield and the surrounding 
 country, and the Cemetery is now maintained at an 
 average expenditure of some three hundred dollars. This 
 money is raised by means of Annual Memberships of One 
 Dollar each, in addition to a Chrysanthemum Show, and 
 Dinner held in November of each year in the Court House. 
 The Association has also, through the liberality of some 
 of its members, both living and deceased, a good sized 
 endowment fund, which will in the next three or four 
 years, make it self-sustaining. 
 
 During this period we lost one of our most active 
 members, Mrs. Anne McBride, on account of removal to 
 Kansas City, and the club held a reception in her honor 
 at the home of the Misses Eastin. 
 
 During 1904-5 the study of Shakespeare, and in 1905-6 
 there were papers and readings on different subjects. A 
 Circulating Library was started, containing twenty-two
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 199 
 
 books, and a donation of ten dollars made to the Cemetery 
 Association. 
 
 In 1905-7 the study was sketches of noted Authors 
 and Artists. The Magazine and Century Clubs improved 
 the Public School grounds by having a cement retaining 
 wall built across the front of the yard, at an expense of 
 some ninety dollars. 
 
 1907-8-9. During these years the Bay View Course 
 was followed, and the Civic Work pushed by offering and 
 awarding prizes at the Street Fair and raising money by 
 selling tags to help defray the expense incurred for the 
 school wall. It may be w r ell to state right here that all 
 our Civic work has been undertaken and accomplished in 
 connection with the Magazine Club. 
 
 In 1909-10-11 the study consisted of Famous Poems 
 and Bible Lessons, "Cranford" and "A Tale of Two 
 Cities." The introduction of penny packages of flower 
 and vegetable seeds to be sold to school children was 
 hailed with delight by the latter, and resulted in a 
 Vegetable and Flower Show in September, at which time 
 prizes were awarded. The clubs also gave prizes for the 
 best kept lawns. Seats were placed in the Cemetery, and 
 ten dollars given to the Endowment Fund. Twenty-nine 
 dollars was raised by selling tags and the money sent to 
 the S. E. Missouri Flood sufferers. 
 
 The social features of these years consisted of a 
 picnic at the High School campus, to which the husbands 
 were invited, also the High School faculty, and a Tacky 
 Party at the home of Mrs. Merrill, each member inviting 
 a lady guest. 
 
 The study for 1912-13 was the "Blue Bird" and the 
 "House of Seven Gables." Clean-up Day was proposed, 
 and the city was put in first-class sanitary condition, and 
 this has since become an annual event in Greenfield. At 
 the suggestion of the clubs an electric light was placed 
 at the entrance to the Cemetery and the Curfew rung at 
 nine o'clock. 
 
 State President, Mrs. E. M. Shepherd, and Mrs. Miller, 
 President of the Sixth District of the Federation, were
 
 200 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 visitors to our club, and were entertained with a luncheon 
 at the home of Mrs. Grether. 
 
 During 1913-14 each hostess made out her own pro- 
 gram, which made it a most enjoyable year. In connec- 
 tion with the Magazine Club, the Court Yard seats were 
 painted, penny seed packages were sold, and premiums 
 for best flower gardens and most novel bird houses were 
 given. 
 
 The social features of the year consisted of a picnic 
 on Mrs. Shafer's lawn, with an invited guest for each 
 member, and the club entertained the Sixth District Fed- 
 eration meeting at the Presbyterian Church, during the 
 course of which a banquet was given in the Odd Fellows' 
 hall, with the Magazine Club as invited guests. 
 
 During the year 1914 Dade County started its Farm 
 Boy Fund, to which the club contributed five dollars. 
 
 At this period of our history we lost two of our most 
 valued members, viz: Mrs. Hattie V. Merrill, by death, 
 and Mrs. Charles F. Newman, by removal to Kansas City. 
 A farewell party for Mrs. Newman was given at the 
 home of Mrs. Carr, to which the Magazine Club ladies 
 were invited. Those present pieced a quilt for Mrs. New- 
 man in the club colors. 
 
 In 1914-15 the Club's study consisted of a ''Trip 
 Through Europe," and the civic work consisted in help- 
 ing to secure Dr. Pearse of Kansas City to lecture on 
 Preventive Sickness. 
 
 The club was entertained by the Magazine Club at the 
 home of Mrs. Jopes in honor of Mrs. A. C. Thweatt's de- 
 parture from the city. 
 
 During 1915-16 the club study consisted of "South 
 America," and the civic work, in having the weeds cut; a 
 sanitary display of groceries and meats made, and a fly 
 crusade, and another donation made to the Farm Boy 
 Fund. Mrs. J. F. McComb, another of our members, 
 moved away and the club had a picnic in her honor. 
 
 1916-17. Study-Romance of American Cities. A lec- 
 ture course of five numbers was held in Greenfield, en- 
 tirely under the management of the Magazine and Cen-
 
 DR. J. C. 13. KENFKO.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 201 
 
 tury Clubs and brought to a successful close. A small 
 balance after all expenses were paid being added to our 
 growing Farm Boy Fund, which at the present time 
 amounts to $81. In November of 1915 Dade County, al- 
 ways in the front rank of progressive communities, held 
 a three days' Round-Up. The Women's Clubs had a 
 prominent place on the program, and in addition to a fine 
 Home Economics and Fancy Work Display, were instru- 
 mental in bringing to Greenfield Mrs. Alice Curtis Mover 
 Wing, Field Secretary of the Missouri Women's Equal 
 Suffrage League, who gave two splendid lectures one 
 at the Presbyterian Church in the afternoon and one to a 
 capacity house at 8 o'clock p. m., at the Opera House. 
 
 This Club is also a member of the Associated Chari- 
 ties of Greenfield organized by the Commercial Club of the 
 City for the purpose of dispensing well directed charity 
 for the needy of our community. 
 
 The club also has one or more deleagtes at Federa- 
 tion meetings. Among those w r ho have represented the 
 club in the past are: Mrs. F. Grether, Mrs. E. M. Griffiith, 
 Mrs. I. J. Martin, Mrs. Anne McBride, Mrs. P. S. Griffith, 
 Mrs. Hugh Harrison, Miss Birdie Wetzel, Mrs.. J. G v Carr, 
 Mrs. C. E. Bell, Miss Marie Grether, Mrs. E. M, Kimber, 
 Miss Frank Eastin and Mrs. J. M. Mitchell. 
 
 Club membership is limited to twenty-five ande meets 
 fortnightly on Thursday afternoons. 
 
 The following is a list of the present activeJmembens : 
 Mrs. W. T. Allen Mrs. H. C. H^tfield 
 
 Mrs. C. E. Bell Mrs. T. X. Jacobs 
 
 Mrs. J. G. Carr Miss Harriet Jopes 
 
 Miss Ollie Eastin Mrs. E. M. Kirgter 
 
 Miss Frank Eastin Mrs. I. J.Martin 
 
 Mrs. W. P. Finley Mrs. J. M. Mitchell 
 
 Mrs. W. L. Ferguson. Mrs. L. W Sh&fer 
 
 Mrs. F. Grether Mrs. A/D. States 
 
 Miss Marie Grether Mrs. H. D. Sloan 
 
 Mrs. E. M. Griffith Mrs. F. G. Van Osdell 
 
 Mrs. P. S. Griffith Miss Bertha Wetzel 
 
 Mrs. Hugh Harrison Mrs. S. H. Wetzel 
 
 Mrs. Edwin Harrison
 
 202 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 THE MAGAZINE CLUB. 
 
 by 
 
 Mrs. A. C. Duvall. 
 
 A number of Lockwood ladies met at the home of 
 Mrs. H. A. Cunningham, February, 1905, for the purpose 
 of organizing a club. 
 
 Mrs. T. J. Peterson acted as chairman of the meeting. 
 The following names were enrolled: Mrs. T. 0. Barker, 
 Mrs. C. S. Crow, Mrs. Wm. Cunningham, Mrs. H. A. Cun- 
 ningham, Mrs. J. T. Dunning, Mrs. L. F. Evans, Mrs. F. H. 
 Farris, Mrs. C. W. Gilman, Mrs. Geo. Oilman, Mrs. John 
 McDermott, Mrs. R. E. Morris, Mrs. C. F. Newman, Mrs. 
 T. J. Peterson, Mrs. C. D. Pyle, Mrs. M. B. Pyle, Mrs. A. 
 C. Thweatt, Mrs. E. E. Williams, Mrs. E. S. White, and 
 Mrs. Walter West. 
 
 The next thing was a name for the club. Several 
 names were proposed but the one chosen was, "The Maga- 
 zine Club." 
 
 The following officers were elected: 
 
 Secretary, Mrs. T. 0. Barker. 
 
 Vice- President, Mrs. T. J. Peterson. 
 
 President, Mrs. C. W. Oilman. 
 
 Treasurer, Mrs. A. C. Thweatt. 
 
 A committee to draw up the Constitution and By- 
 laws was appointed. The club membership was limited 
 to twenty members. The initiation fee was a dollar maga- 
 zine. Each member was to subscribe for a dollar maga- 
 zine to be used in the club. 
 
 Having no club study at the beginning, different sub- 
 jects were taken up and discussed at the meetings. 
 
 For the year 1906 Mrs. John McDermott was elected 
 president; Mrs. C. S. Crow, secretary. In 1907 the club 
 bought Stoddard's Lectures, consisting of ten volumes, to 
 be used as a club study. The club joined the State Fed- 
 oration December 16, 1907. In 1908 the club membership 
 was limited to fifteen members instead of twenty. 
 
 A program committee consisting of Mrs. John Mc- 
 Dcrrnott, Mrs. T. J. Peterson, and Mrs. M. B. Pyle was 
 appointed to plan a study and make a year book, using
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 203 
 
 Stoddard's Lectures. This was the first year book. Con- 
 tinued the study of Stoddard's Lectures during the year 
 
 1909. In 1910 the lessons were on Missouri Laws. 
 
 In May, 1910, The Magazine Club invited the L. D. 
 Club to join with it and organize a Cemetery Association, 
 for the purpose of improving the Lockwood Cemetery. 
 A joint meeting was held at the home of Mrs. C. S. Crow 
 and the Cemetery Association organized. The town was 
 canvassed and membership solicited. Years 1911 and 1912 
 were given to the study of Stoddard's Lectures again. 
 The History of Missouri was taken as a study in 1913. 
 The Club gave a donation for a block in the concrete walk 
 at the school house that year. Our Own Country was 
 the study in 1914. 
 
 Through the efforts of the Magazine Club the Public 
 Park was lighted and seated. 
 
 The Club study for the year 1915 was Fine Arts and 
 Noted Men and Women. The study for 1916 was miscel- 
 laneous; for 1917, South America. 
 
 The officers for 1917: President, Mrs. A. C. Duvall; 
 Vice President, Mrs. W. F. Knox; Secretary, Mrs. John 
 McDermott; Treasurer, Mrs. F. II. Farris. 
 
 The remaining charter members at the present time 
 are: Mrs. C. S. Crow, Mrs. Wm. Cunningham, Mrs. F. H. 
 Farris, Mrs. John McDermott. There is now a member- 
 ship of 14. 
 
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 THE MERRY MAKER'S CLUB. 
 
 by 
 
 Miss Myrtle Workman, President. 
 The Merry Maker's Club was organized October 18, 
 
 1910, at the home of Miss Rose Perlatti. As its name im- 
 plies, it is purely a social club. No line of work being 
 followed. 
 
 The charter members are: Misses Mertie Mayberry, 
 Helen Mayberry, Rose Perlatti, Margaret Lindsey and 
 Myrtle Workman. 
 
 The members at present are: Misses Mertie May- 
 berry, Helen Mayberry, Margaret Lindsey, Myrtle Work-
 
 204 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 man, Ella Russel, Fannie Puckett, and Mesdames Sidney 
 Burger, Grover Weiland and W. E. Evans. 
 
 The officers of the Merry Maker 's are as follows : 
 
 Myrtle Workman, President. 
 
 Helen Mayberry, Vice President. 
 
 Ella Russell, Secretary. 
 
 Margaret Lindsey, Treasurer. 
 
 THE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CLUB. 
 Lockwood, Missouri, 
 
 by 
 
 Mrs. Lou Grubert. 
 
 The Wednesday Afternoon Club was oranized at the 
 home of Mrs. W. E. Evans, November 1, 1916. The object 
 of the club being to follow some line of study selected by 
 the members at present. The club study is "Famous 
 Women." 
 
 The Charter Members are: Mesdames T. 0. Barker, 
 Emma Daugherty, L. F. Evans, W. E. Evans, C. W. Gill- 
 man, G. A. Gillman, W. F. Grubert, J. F. Horn, C. D. Pyle, 
 Joe Temple, and Misses Helen Mayberry, Myrtle Work- 
 man, Tillie Pearson and Margaret Lindsey. 
 
 Since the organization of the club the following 
 members have been added: 
 
 Mesdames Ira Abrogast, I. G. Hines, U. S. Keran and 
 M. B. Pyle. 
 
 The officers for 1916-17 are as follows: 
 
 President, Mrs. W. F. Grubert. 
 
 Vice President, Mrs. Emma Daugherty. 
 
 Secretary, Myrtle E. Workman. 
 
 Assistant Secretary, Helen Mayberry. 
 
 Treasurer, Tillie Pearson. 
 
 Musical Directress, Mrs. W. E. Evans. 
 
 Club Colors, Yellow, Green and White. 
 
 Flower, Carnation. 
 
 Motto: "Excellence is the Reward of Labor." 
 
 Club Meetings, First and Third Wednesdays at 
 2:30 p. m.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 205 
 
 THE ALL SEW CLUB. 
 Lockwood, Missouri, 
 
 by 
 
 Mrs. W. M. Hoel, President. 
 
 The All Sew Club was organized August 26, 1913, 
 with the following officers and members: 
 
 Mrs. J. L. Shields, President. 
 
 Mrs. I. G. Hines, Vice President. 
 
 Mrs. W. M. Hoel, Secretary. 
 
 Mrs. U. S. Keran. 
 
 Mrs. J. F. Horn. 
 
 Mrs. M. B. Pyle. 
 
 Mrs. G. W. Smith. 
 
 Mrs. Chas. Orr. 
 
 Mrs. S. D. McMillan. 
 
 Mrs. P. E. Stewart. 
 
 The Ail Sew Club was formed to promote the Social, 
 Civic and Education welfare of the City of Lockwood. 
 
 Program of the Club consists of the following: 
 Social 
 
 Monthly entertainments. 
 Civic 
 
 Securing seats for the City Park. 
 
 Assisted in securing lights for the park. 
 
 Members made public talks on Civic Welfare. 
 Educational 
 
 Studied Preventive Medicine one and one-half years. 
 
 Studied Laws for Women and Children in Missouri 
 one year. 
 
 Studied Suffrage. 
 
 PROGRAM FOR 1917. 
 Members and Officers for 1917 
 
 Mrs. W. M. Hoel, President. 
 
 Mrs. M. B. Pyle, Vice President. 
 
 Mrs. I. G. Hines, Vice President. 
 
 Mrs. U. S. Keran, Press Correspondent. 
 
 Mrs. C. D. Pyle. 
 
 Mrs. W. F. Grubert. 
 
 Mrs. J. F. Horn.
 
 206 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Honorary Members 
 Mrs. Otlio Keran. 
 Mrs. Fred Kellar. 
 Miss Marguerite Hines. 
 Miss Rosamond Horn. 
 Miss Lois Grubert. 
 
 THE COUNTRY WOMAN. 
 
 At the call of the Mrs. States and Mrs. Ayers some of 
 the women of Limestone community met at the home of 
 Mrs. A. 0. Litchfield and Mrs. C. H. Ayres Thursday, 
 September 2nd, 1915, for the purpose of organizing a club, 
 with the following members present: Mrs. DeWitt, Mrs. 
 Jeffreys, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Arthur Poe, Mrs. States, Mrs. 
 Pertle, Mrs. Hurt, Mrs. Litchfield, and Mrs. Ayers. 
 
 In the afternoon the house was called to order by 
 the president protem, Mrs. States. They then proceeded 
 to organize a club to be called "The Country Women." To 
 Mrs. Vida Poe belongs the honor of suggesting the name 
 for the club. The election of officers was then in order. 
 Betty Ayers was elected Secretary. Did not elect a treas- 
 urer at this meeting as did not think we were going to 
 need money. It was decided each member should bring 
 her own plate, cup, knife, fork and spoon and be as- 
 signed a certain dish of eatables at each meeting, and 
 the hostess should furnish coffee; also music; also, each 
 one take some work if they chose. Also if any member is 
 sick, all go in and help her. After each dinner, make up 
 boxes for sick or absent ones. They then made a program 
 for the next meeting. All members should respond to 
 roll call with a humorous story. The meeting then ad- 
 journed to meet at Mrs. Hade Carr's September 22nd, 
 1915. 
 
 On. September 22nd, 1915, the club met with Mrs. 
 Tessie Carr, who asked Mrs. States to act as President at 
 tliis meeting. Several new members were added, namely: 
 Mrs. Nellie Sailor, Mrs. Sallie Tucker, Mrs. Anna Marks, 
 Mrs. Mattie Glazes, Mrs. Sarah Poe and Mrs. Tessie 
 Carr. Members present at this meeting, fifteen; visitors,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 207 
 
 one. All responded to roll call with a story, and this was 
 decided to be continued for the present. When some 
 suitable subject would be taken up later and discussed. 
 Also decided if any member had a friend visiting them, it 
 would be all right to take them. Also, the hostess could 
 invite anyone she wished to help her entertain. This 
 being the first regular meeting the program was short. 
 No further business. The club then adjourned to meet 
 with Mrs. Rachel Hurt October 13th, 1915. 
 
 The club being well started they decided to elect offi- 
 cers to hold their offices for six months. Mrs. Nelie Tay- 
 lor, President; Mrs. Bettie Ayers, Secretary; Mrs. Hopkins, 
 Treasurer; Mrs. Blanch Gregory, Press Correspondent and 
 Chaplin. The Club holds their meetings on Wednesdays, 
 every three weeks, with different members, until they 
 have met with all of them, when they commence over 
 again. The club has had new members added until they 
 now number 17. 
 
 On extra occasions such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, 
 Fourth of July, etc., the husbands are invited, who gen- 
 erally attend, and sometimes give interesting talks. Rev. 
 States always gave us good talks when he was among us, 
 which we now miss very much. The club is now one 
 year and a half old and in a flourishing condition. 
 
 Each member must pay a small tax to keep money in 
 the treasury for the expenses of the club. The motto of 
 the Country Woman is: "I will speak evil of no one. 
 I will excuse the faults of others. I will tell all the good 
 I know of every one." 
 
 Our opening song is "Brighten the Corner Where 
 You Are," and the closing song is, "God Be With You 
 Till We Meet Again." Our club colors are red and white. 
 
 We all realize that this order has helped us in many 
 ways as we discuss questions on subjects of interest to all. 
 
 Present Members: 
 
 Mrs. Litchfield. Mrs. Jaunita Mead. 
 
 Mrs. Nellie Taylor. Mrs. Mattie Glaze. 
 
 Mrs. Sarah Poe. Mrs. Jessie Gregory. 
 
 Mrs. Blanche Gregory. Mrs. Minnie Logan.
 
 208 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Mrs. Mollie Pirtle. Miss Lucy Hall. 
 
 Mrs. Rachel Hurt. Miss Guss Hudspeth. 
 
 Mrs. Vida Poe. Mrs. Josephine States. 
 
 Mrs. Bettie Ayers. Mrs. Jefferies. 
 
 Mrs. Tessie Carr. 
 
 Honorary Members: Mrs. Dewitt, Mrs. States, Mrs. 
 Hopkins, Mrs. Fern Poe and Mrs. Marks. 
 
 (Written by Blanche Gregory.) 
 
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 THE HOME-MAKERS CLUB. 
 
 The Home Makers Club was organized by Miss Bab 
 Bell, a representative of the State University, Oct. 27, 1913. 
 Mrs. F. J. McComb was elected president, Miss Gladys 
 Lowe, secretary. Nothing further was done until March 
 20, 1914, when at the suggestion of Mr. Rodekohr, Dade 
 County's farm adviser, Mrs. McComb called a meeting 
 at her home inviting 35 women to enroll as members of 
 the new club. At that meeting it was decided to limit 
 the number to thirty-five, to meet the second Friday in 
 each month with the members of the club, taking their 
 names alphabetically. The programs were to consist of 
 music, response to roll call by household hints, and papers 
 written on various subjects pertaining to the home. 
 Through the efforts of the farm adviser, Miss Mae McDon- 
 ald, from the State University, was secured for lecture, 
 after which she established a cooking school, which lasted 
 one week with half-day sessions, conducted by Miss Se- 
 bastion. This school proved very instructive to more 
 than fifty ladies who attended the session and after paying 
 the regular expense for such schools, twenty-five dollars, 
 put a balance of seven dollars and fifty cents in the 
 treasury. 
 
 At this time the club broadened its vision, having 
 among its membership several ladies who felt that 
 woman 's place is primarily in the home, yet she has the 
 mental capacity as well as physical strength to do some- 
 thing outside of just four walls, and so become interested 
 in civic work such as trying to eradicate the dandelion 
 from the cemetery. At Christmas magazines, rag rugs,
 
 RALEIGH J. SHIPLEY AM) WIFE.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 209 
 
 clothes and other useful presents were given to the county 
 farm inmates. 
 
 The next year's work followed along the same lines, 
 the programs being printed for the whole year made from 
 bulletins sent by the university. 
 
 The cooking school conducted this year by Miss Nay- 
 lor was quite a success. More civic work was done by 
 co-operating with other clubs of the town, such as swat- 
 ting the fly, observing clean-up day and so forth. The 
 club's special charity work consisted in remembering at 
 Christmas the county farm inmates with fruit, candy and 
 nuts. During baby week a lecturer from the State Uni- 
 versity for one afternoon, was secured and for the Round- 
 up a display of fancy work was given. 
 
 For the year 1916 the work was of the same nature, 
 but there was no summer school. Social life in the club 
 was developed, beginning with a very enjoyable party at 
 the home of Miss Marie Grether, and later on, a picnic din- 
 ner at the same place. The Home Makers Club was asked 
 to unite with other clubs in Greenfield's greatest civic 
 work raising money for the Cemetery for which it 
 pledged five dollars to be given to same. The programs 
 are always interesting and instructive and the club 
 through its connection with "The Greenfield Associated 
 Charities" is an uplift to the community. At the begin- 
 ning of the year 1917 thirty-four members are enrolled, as 
 follows : 
 
 Miss Helen Brownlee. Mrs. J. W. McLemore. 
 
 Mrs. Charles Bell. Miss Zetta McLemore. 
 
 Mrs. Harve Campbell. Mrs. J. M. Mitchell. 
 
 Miss Ruth Carr. Mrs. R. P. Murphy. 
 
 Mrs. Mary Davis. Mrs. Lit. Roper. 
 
 Mrs. F. C. Eastin. Mrs. F. L. Shafer. 
 
 Mrs. F. P. Engleman. Mrs. H. D. Sloan. 
 
 Mrs. Bess Erisman. Mrs. R. M. Sloan. 
 
 Mrs. W. P. Finley. Mrs. 0. E. Sloan. 
 
 Mrs. Ralph Furby. Mrs. R. S. Sneed. 
 
 Miss Marie Grether. Mrs. Henry Talbutt. 
 
 Mrs. P. S. Griffith. Mrs. D. E. Tarr.
 
 210 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Mrs. A. C. Hall. Mrs. L. A. Wetzel. 
 
 Mrs. F. H. Holland. Mrs. W. C. Whaley. 
 
 Mrs. S. W. Jopes. Mrs. 0. J. Wilson. 
 
 Miss Harriet Jopes. Mrs. L. J. Weir. 
 
 Mrs. Eli Kimber. Harriet Jopes, Historian 
 Mrs. S. G. Manlove. 
 
 GREENFIELD, 
 "THE GATE CITY OF THE GROTTO," 
 
 by 
 A. J. Young. 
 
 Greenfield, the seat of Justice of Bade County, was 
 located in the spring of 1841. A detailed account of this 
 event being given in connection with the sketch entitled 
 "The Organization of the County." 
 
 The city is very pleasantly located near the center 
 of the county, upon what was originally wooded hills and 
 sylvan glades in the immediate vicinity of a gigantic 
 spring. It occupies a commanding eminence about 200 
 feet in elevation above the valley of Turnback, which 
 lies two miles eastward, and practically the same above 
 South Greenfield, which lies three miles south on the 
 Kansas City, Fort Scott & Memphis railway. Looking 
 eastward from Greenfield one gets a delightful view of the 
 "Grotto," a veritable paradise of undulating hills and 
 fertile valleys, bubbling springs, racing rivulets and a 
 riotous profusion of cloudland and woodland blending into 
 a grand panorama of Nature's own storehouse of richest 
 pastorial gems. To the west lie the broad, rolling- prai- 
 ries, unrivaled for richness of soil and clasping in their 
 fond embrace a never ending succession of verdant pas- 
 tures and waving fields of golden grain. 
 
 Greenfield is indeed set as a choice gem in the very 
 "Crown of the Hills," and imparts a radiant glow to an 
 atmosphere bristling with ozone and filled with the 
 fragrance, 1 of the forest. Greenfield of today, however, 
 differs widely from the Greenfield of more than half a 
 century ago.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 211 
 
 Aside from the original court house the first business 
 building in the town was erected in 1841, at the north- 
 east corner of the public square, where the Dade County 
 Bank is now located. It was erected by Madison Camp- 
 bell, of Polk County, and Caleb Jones & Co., also of Polk 
 County, put in a stock of goods, which was managed and 
 sold by John W. Wilson. The next merchants of the town 
 were John Wells and Rufus Gates, each of whom opened 
 stores. Then followed W. K. Latham, and a Mr. Lindsey 
 as merchants. The postoffice was established in 1841 or 
 1842, and W. K. Latham was the first postmaster. 
 
 Developments In 1847, when William L. Scroggs 
 came to Greenfield, there were four little stores in the 
 town, the combined stock of which would not equal that 
 of one such as the town now affords. One of these 
 stores was kept by W. K. Latham, at the southwest cor- 
 ner of the public square, where Dr. Lyngar's drug store 
 now stands on the corner south: another, where the Dade 
 County Bank is located, by Mr. Lindsey, and the other by 
 John Wells, on the corner east of the Delmonico Hotel. 
 The town grew but slowly, so that, at the beginning of 
 the Civil War, it contained only eleven small business 
 houses; and all, except one in the Delmonico building, 
 were in small wooden houses. Of these, only one that 
 of Mr. Jacobs survived the war, and at one time the 
 goods of his store were taken by Confederate raiders. 
 The other merchants all went out of business on account 
 of the ravages of the war. Mr. Jacobs, however, man- 
 aged to keep a small amount of goods during nearly all 
 of the war period. At the beginning of the war, Green- 
 field contained about 300 inhabitants, and at its close, had 
 still a less number. Its population is now estimated at 
 1,500. 
 
 Then business soon revived the old wooden shanties 
 that remained began to be replaced with better buildings. 
 Business men with moterate capital and much enterprise 
 came in from abroad, and they and the old resident sur- 
 vivors of the town and surrounding country have built 
 the town almost entirely anew since the war closed.
 
 212 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 There are now surrounding and facing the public square 
 twelve brick blocks, containing altogether nineteen or 
 twenty business rooms on the first floors, and prepara- 
 tions are being made for the construction of more brick 
 blocks during the coming season. In addition to these 
 are the Delmonico and Washington Hotels both large 
 brick houses. The town also contains the Ozark College 
 and a large two-story public school house both brick 
 structures; two brick and three frame church edifices; 
 several fine brick residences, a large number of com- 
 modious frames and many neat and beautiful cottage 
 residences, all comparatively new, and generally of mod- 
 ern architectural style. The old dilapidated wooden 
 building standing on the commons on the west side of 
 the street leading south from the southeast corner of the 
 square, in which the noted lawyer and Southern sympa- 
 thizer, John T. Coffee, once resided, is the only house that 
 existed in the town in 1847, that has not been torn down. 
 
 The Modern City. Greenfield makes no pretention 
 of commercial greatness. It is a city of schools and 
 churches, clubs, lodges, societies and ideal homes. Its 
 financial institutions and commercial establishments com- 
 pare favorably with those of cities twice its size. The 
 city owns a municipal water plant constructed at a cost 
 of $17,000.00, supplying water from a well drilled to a 
 depth of 1,000 feet into a bed of white sand. The entire 
 city is well lighted by an incorporated Light & Power 
 company, which also operates an Ice Plant. Two tele- 
 phone systems with large country connections and long- 
 distance service are well established and capably man- 
 aged. The streets of the city are graded, graveled and 
 oiled, and miles of cement sidewalks connect every por- 
 tion of the municipality. Forest trees augmented by 
 those of more convenient setting protect the streets and 
 lawns from the rays of the. summer sun and cast a cooling 
 shade across the parks and commons. 
 
 Greenfield is justly proud of her two banks, the R. 8. 
 Jacobs Banking Company and the Dade County Bank, 
 each with a footing of more than $250,000, and extending
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 213 
 
 a line of credit sufficient to accommodate every legitimate 
 enterprise of the city. Greenfield High School is known 
 throughout the state for its efficiency and excellency. 
 Dade County's Greatest Store, owned and conducted by 
 J. L. Rubenstein, and The Day Light Store, owned and 
 managed by Fred C. Eastin, are to Greenfield what the 
 great department stores are to the large cities. Every line 
 of business and enterprise is well represented and they 
 work in perfect harmony. The Commercial Club and 
 Young Men's Business Club are organizations which have 
 for their purpose the betterment of business conditions 
 in Greenfield and the welfare of the surrounding com- 
 munity. 
 
 The pride and the boast of the city is that for more 
 than thirty years no saloon has existed within its borders. 
 
 The various Societies, Lodges, Newspapers, Clubs, 
 Civic bodies and Associations will be mentioned in their 
 order under appropriate headings in this volume. 
 
 While Greenfield is a splendid place in which to live 
 it is also a good place in which to die. It has one of the 
 most beautiful and well kept cemeteries to be found in 
 Southwest Missouri. It is owned by the city and man- 
 aged by a Cemetery Association. It occupies a highly im- 
 proved plat of ground in the northeast quarter of the city 
 and commands a splendid view of the surrounding coun- 
 try. In its confines are sleeping many of the Fathers of 
 the City. Rude monuments of pioneer days and costly 
 piles of carved marble unite in this democracy of the dead. 
 Interments d#te from the year 1837. Scarcely a family in 
 the entire community but what has some loved-one, some 
 relative, neighbor or friend sleeping in this quiet city of 
 the dead. It is the one sacred spot above all others which 
 Greenfield has dedicated to the memory of her lamented 
 dead. 
 
 The present city government is as follows: 
 
 Mayor Phil S. Griffith. 
 
 City Attorney A. J. Young. 
 
 City Clerk Fred L. Shafer. 
 
 Police Judge John E. Scroggs.
 
 214 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 City Marshall Houston Duncan. 
 Street Commissioner M. H. Campbell. 
 Water Commissioner C. E. Bell. 
 Aldermen : 
 
 First Ward Mason Talbutt and R. C. Divine. 
 Second Ward R. H. Merrill and R, M. Sloan. 
 The following list of business men of Greenfield is 
 taken from the Merchant's Assessment of 1916: 
 J. R. Brewer, Second Hand Goods. 
 Carr & Son, Meat Market. 
 Fred Eastin, Dry Goods. 
 
 F. Grether & Son, Hardware and Implements. 
 Carl Guenther, Restaurant and Bakery. 
 Charles Harrison, Harness Maker. 
 
 Harrison Brothers, Furniture and Undertaking. 
 
 John Harris, Postoffice, Book Store. 
 
 H. C. Hartfield, Hay, Grain and Produce. 
 
 G. C. Holman, Watches and Clocks. 
 Hull & Worthy, Flour and Feed. 
 Kempert & Furby, Restaurant and Bakery. 
 
 E. M. Kimber, Automobiles and Accessories. 
 D. E. Lafoon, Restaurant. 
 
 H. A. Long, Grill Room. 
 
 T. A. Miller Lumber Co., Lumber. 
 
 Mitchell & Sloan, Groceries. 
 
 Morris & White, Hardware and Implements. 
 
 W. B. McReynolds, Millinery. 
 
 Lit H. Roper, Drugs. 
 
 J. L. Rubenstein, General Dry Goods and Furnishings. 
 
 W. L. Scroggs, Groceries, Automobiles and Oil. 
 
 J. E. Shaw, Pumps, Tanks and Builders Hardware 
 
 and Automobiles. 
 L. M. Shaw, Farmers Restaurant. 
 Sloan Bros., Hardware and Implements. 
 0. P. Sloan, Groceries and Produce. 
 
 F. M. Sneed, Drugs, Paints, Etc. 
 Springfield & Co., Ice. 
 
 P. D. StringnVld, Buggies. 
 
 L. B. Tarr, Groceries, Wholesale & Retail.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 215 
 
 S. H. Wetzel, Shoes and Gent's. Furnishings. 
 
 T. E. Whaley, Notions, Sewing Machines, Musical 
 Instruments. 
 
 D. R. White, Buggies and Automobiles. 
 
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 GREENFIELD COMMERCIAL CLUB. 
 
 The City of Greenfield has had a Commercial Club 
 for many years. It was however, reorganized in 1911 and 
 has been a powerful exponent in the development of the 
 resources of the city. It has donated largely to good 
 roads, bridges, public improvements and charity. Its 
 officers and members at present are as follows: 
 
 President B. H. Merrill, Assistant Cashier, B. S. 
 Jacobs Bank. 
 
 Vice President Dr. J. L. Bawhauser, Physician and 
 Surgeon. 
 
 Treasurer J. L. Wetzel, Cashier B. S. Jacobs Bank- 
 ing Company. 
 
 Secretary F. G. Van Osdell, Assistant Cashier, Dade 
 County Bank. 
 
 J. L. Bubenstein, Proprietor "Dade County's Great- 
 est Store." 
 
 S. H. Wetzel, Shoes and Gents. Furnishings. 
 
 Dr. T. B. Kyle, Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dade County Bank. 
 
 J. M. Mitchell, Groceries. 
 
 P. P.. Bower, Monuments. 
 
 F. Grether, Hardware and Implements. 
 
 D. E. Lafoon, Bestaurant and Soft Drinks. 
 
 String-field Ice Company. 
 
 J. C. Shouse, Betired Capitalist. 
 
 L. D. Beitz, Blacksmith. 
 
 J. L. Horton, Pantitorium. 
 
 McConnell & Wasson, Groceries. 
 
 Crews & Son, Barbers. 
 
 A. J. Young, Lawyer, Abstracter and Land Titles. 
 
 G. C. Holman, Jeweler and Optician. 
 L. A. Wetzel, Lawyer. 
 
 W. B. Bell, Frisco Station Agent.
 
 216 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Grand Barber Shop. 
 
 J. W. Hull, Flour and Feed. 
 
 Benton Wilson, Capitalist and Farmer. 
 
 Cagle & Son, Blacksmiths, Horse-shoeing Experts. 
 
 J. E. Scroggs, Police Judge. 
 
 F. L. Shafer, Lawyer and Abstracter, City Clerk. 
 
 L. B. Tarr, Groceries, Wholesale and Retail. 
 
 L. H. Roper, Drugs. 
 
 Dr. G. E. Thweatt, Dentist. 
 
 Edwin Harrison, Cashier Dade County Bank. 
 
 Harrison Bros., Furniture and Undertaking. 
 
 R. S. Jacobs Banking Company. 
 
 Uel Murphy, Constable and Deputy Sheriff. 
 
 Dr. 0. E. Sloan, Dentist. 
 
 C. H. Headlee, Groceries. 
 
 Greenfield Electric Light & Power Company. 
 
 R. D. Payne, Prosecuting Attorney, Farm Loans. 
 
 W. B. Hobbs, Real Estate. 
 
 J. W. Ward, General Repair Shop. 
 
 Harry A. Long, Washington Grill Room. 
 
 W. L. Scroggs, Automobiles and Oil. 
 
 Mason Talbutt, Attorney at Law. 
 
 D. R. White, Garage, Livery, Buggies and Automob- 
 
 iles. 
 
 W. B. McReynolds, Millinery and Ladies' Furnish- 
 ings. 
 
 H. C. Hartfield, Hay, Grain, Poultry & Produce. 
 
 B. W. Smith, Sheriff. 
 
 F. M. Sneed, Druggist and Drug Sundries. 
 
 H. A. Lilly, Garage, Automobiles. 
 
 Dade County Advocate, "Everything That's News." 
 
 J. C. Webb, County Clerk. 
 
 Morris & White, Hardware, Implements & Auto- 
 mobiles. 
 
 J. G. Carr, Live Stock and Meat Market. 
 
 S. A. Payne, Lawyer. 
 
 P. S. Griffith, Mayor and Editor of "Vedette." 
 
 Frank Slawson, Poultry, Cream & Produce. 
 
 J. E. Shaw, Pumps, Tanks, Garage and Automobiles,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 217 
 
 Carl Guenther, Restaurant & Bakery, Wholesale Ice 
 Cream. 
 
 Kempert & Furby, Restaurant, Bakery, Soft Drinks, 
 etc. 
 
 Miller Lumber Company, Lumber, Cement and Build- 
 ers Material. 
 
 F. C. Eastin, Dry Goods, Proprietor "Daylight Store." 
 
 Ben M. Neale, Lawyer. 
 
 Dr. G. L. Weir, Physician & Surgeon. 
 
 T. E. Whaley, Musical Instruments, Notions and 
 Sewing Machines. 
 
 Sloan Bros., Hardware and Implements. 
 
 J. L. Wetzel, Cashier R. S. Jacobs Banking Company. 
 
 Chas. Harrison, Harness and Horse Furnishings. 
 
 W. R. Bowles, Postmaster, Proprietor Dade County 
 Advocate. 
 
 Dr. 0. R. Lee, Dentist and Dental Surgeon. 
 
 A. E. Watson, Mutual Telephone Company. 
 
 John Harris, Postoffice Book Store. 
 
 W. 0. Underwood, Auto Livery, Garage and Auto 
 Supplies. 
 
 W. 0. Russell, Abstracts, Insurance and Farm Loans. 
 
 R. W. Grether, Hardware, Traveling Salesman. 
 
 F. M. Renfro, General Shoe Repair Shop. 
 
 W. D. Brown, Circuit Clerk. 
 
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 SOUTH GREENFIELD. 
 
 Prior to the year 1881 there were no railroads in Dade 
 County. In that early day Greenfield was the metropolis 
 of the county and all the horsetracks in the road pointed 
 in that direction. The old railroad survey to which Dade 
 County had subscribed bonds in the sum of $250,000 
 touched the townsite of Greenfield on the southwest but 
 when the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad was 
 built in 1881 it missed the town three miles. It followed 
 a natural depression out of the Turnback and Limestone 
 hills to the prairie leaving the county seat stranded on 
 high and dry ground.
 
 218 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 People in their enthusiasm and speculation expected 
 to see Greenfield with her business interests and county 
 offices move bodily to the railroad point. To facilitate 
 this enterprise Levin W. Shafer, in company with John 
 A. Ready, two Greenfield lawyers and real estate dealers 
 having financial relations with the Dade County Bank, 
 purchased a 40 acre tract of land and laid out the pre- 
 tentious city of South Greenfield, with its spacious Pub- 
 lic Square upon which a Court House was to be erected 
 when the county seat was removed to that point. 
 
 John A. Myers immediately platted an Addition on 
 the northwest, G. "W. Yeager an Addition on the southwest, 
 Jacob Cox sold lots by metes and bounds on the south and 
 L. J. Griggs platted Grigg's Addition on the north, but 
 this plat was never recorded. Many business men from 
 Greenfield became interested in South Greenfield enter- 
 prises. Horace Howard embarked in the livery business, 
 J L. Wetzel sold general merchandise and many other 
 lines were represented so that in a few years the new city 
 attained a population of about 600. 
 
 At this juncture the unexpected happened. T. A. 
 Miller, a man of action and great business sagacity con- 
 ceived the idea of building a branch railroad from Green- 
 field to South Greenfield by popular subscription. Green- 
 field business men took kindly to the idea and in a short 
 time the Greenfield & Northern railroad was a reality. 
 Its original promoters expected to extend this line to 
 Stockton and on to some Missouri River point, but the 
 north corporate limits of Greenfield became and remained 
 its northern terminus. The rolling stock of this road con- 
 sisted of one little wheezy, jerky engine, one box car and 
 one combination express-baggage-passenger coach, one 
 hand-car with tools and equipment sufficient for the sec- 
 tion foreman and one hand. Later on this road was ex- 
 tended southward thirty miles to Aurora and was sold to 
 the Frisco system and is now one of its important 
 branches. 
 
 With the building of this railroad the county seat 
 hopes of South Greenfield gradually faded and finally
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 219 
 
 vanished in thin air. The* boom proclivities of the town 
 subsided and its population gradually diminished until 
 now it has something like o()0 people within its corporate 
 limits. Having Lockwood on the west, Kverton on the 
 east, Greenfield on the north and Pennsboro on the south 
 its trade territory is restricted and yet, notwithstanding all 
 this South Greenfield has made a substantial little city, a 
 junction railroad point and is the center of a rock-road 
 district with about 20 miles of permanently improved 
 highways. It has privately owned electric light and 
 water-works systems, a beautiful public park, is the home 
 of the Cumberland Presbyterian Camp Grounds and is in 
 every way a very desirable place in which to live. 
 
 The prominent business men of South Greenfield at 
 present are: 
 
 J. H. Fuqua, dealer in hardware, furniture, agricul- 
 tural implements, automobiles, undertaking and fertilizers, 
 is one of the best known business men in Dade county. He 
 has resided in South Greenfield practically all his life, his 
 father having been engaged in the livery business there 
 over 25 years ago. 
 
 Willard Daughtrey, another native son, engaged in 
 the grocery business with a large anel ever increasing 
 trade. 
 
 J. L. Gilliland, groceries, flour and feed, is one of the 
 permanent fixtures of the town. He has been in busi- 
 ness many years and enjoys the supreme confidence of his 
 patrons. 
 
 L. S. Couplin, drugs and medicines. Dr. Couplin is 
 also a regular practicing physician and is one of the val- 
 uable men of the community. 
 
 The T. A. Miller Lumber Company, is one of the old- 
 est established firms of the city, this being one of a line of 
 lumber yards extending over a part of Missouri and 
 Arkansas. It has been in business at South Greenfield 
 since the starting of the town. 
 
 The Farmers' State Bank is one of the sound finan- 
 cial institutions of the country and ably managed by 
 W. L. Ferguson, cashier. It is comfortably housed in its
 
 220 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 own brick building on the west side of the square and is 
 equipped with all the up-to-date appliances for modern 
 banking. 
 
 South Greenfield has always been an extensive ship- 
 ping point for poultry, produce and grain. The original 
 Frisco depot which was destroyed by fire some two years 
 ago has been replaced with a commodious station house 
 with convenient offices, freight room and passenger wait- 
 ing room. 
 
 South Greenfield has suffered two commercial mis- 
 fortunes. A number of years ago an extensive lime and 
 building-stone works were established on its western sub- 
 urb which employed a large number of laborers and an- 
 nually shipped many car loads of lime and building stone. 
 Those quarries are among the best in the state. The build- 
 ings were destroyed by fire and were never re-built. About 
 the same time the large 200 barrel flouring mill was also 
 destroyed by fire and has not since been re-established. 
 
 South Greenfield has long been known as a religious 
 and Fraternal center. For more than fifty years a camp 
 ground for religious services has been maintained in a 
 beautiful grove adjoining the city on the northwest. It is 
 shaded with native forest trees of oak, a bright, sparkling, 
 bubbling spring furnishes a never failing supply of pure 
 water and a suitable church building, tabernacle, restaurant 
 and other conveniences have been erected. The grounds 
 are lighted with a modern ascetylene plant and thousands of 
 people visit this place annually. It is now the property of 
 the Cumberland Presbyterians. 
 
 The Odd Fellows some years ago erected a large, two- 
 story frame business house with lodge rooms above, and 
 for many years South Greenfield has had one of the most 
 prosperous Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges in the country. 
 
 South Greenfield is incorporated as a village by the 
 County Court under the laws of the state of Missouri and is 
 governed by a Board of five trustees, viz : 
 
 AV. L. Miller, Chairman. 
 
 W. L. Ferguson, Treasurer. 
 
 F. J. McMillen, Clerk and Collector.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 221 
 
 J. H. Fuqua. 
 
 J. L. Gilliland. 
 
 J. N. Godfrey. 
 
 H. 0. Woy, City Attorney. 
 
 Lockwood. "The Queen City of the Prairie" claims 
 the distinction of being the commercial metropolis of Dade 
 County. Delightfully situated in the heart of a fertile 
 prairie with a broad reach of territory lying both to its 
 north and south without railroad facilities, gives Lockwood 
 a decided advantage as a shipping point. It is indeed one of 
 the best shipping points on the entire Frisco system. 
 
 The early history of Lockwood is one of contest, con- 
 tention and quarrel, there having been three rival towns 
 laid out in 1881 when the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf 
 Railroad was first built. William M. Taggart, a capitalist 
 with large real estate holdings in the vicinity, Titus B. 
 Eldridge, a lawyer of New York City owning a large tract of 
 land with Joseph B. Lindsey, as his local agent and W. J. 
 Davis, a farmer and early pioneer of the county were mili- 
 tant rivals in the matter of townsite promotion. W. J. 
 Davis gained the "first blood" in the battle by having the 
 railroad adopt his selection of a name for the place called 
 Lockwood in honor of the general passenger agent of the 
 road at that time. He also secured the postoffice which was 
 another powerful lever in his favor. After months of bit- 
 ter struggle a compromise was effected and Mission Street 
 was agreed upon as the business center of the place and 
 practically all the business houses from the various sections 
 of the city were moved to the common center. From this 
 time on the future of Lockwood was assured. The rival 
 factions became harmonious and an era of good feeling pre- 
 vailed. During the first ten years of the city's history many 
 thrilling events are to be recorded. The fire fiend visited 
 the place and swept away almost every original frame busi- 
 ness house but they were speedily replaced with substantial 
 brick. New capital was attracted to the city, new faces ap- 
 peared upon the scene and new enterprises were launched.
 
 222 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 At the close of the first decade of its history Lockwood 
 was a city of the 4th class with a population of abouu 800. 
 Among its distinguished business men at that time, many 
 of whom are now sleeping in the quiet "City of the Dead" 
 but who in their lifetime contributed largely to the growth 
 and prosperity of the city of the living may be mentioned: 
 
 Captain W. S. Wheeler, a lawyer, business man and 
 banker who represented the Eldridge interests for a num- 
 ber of years and who was the first mayor of the city after 
 its organization as a city of the 4th class. 
 
 Haubein & Heiser, a firm composed of Herman Hau- 
 bein and Martin Heiser, general merchants. Mr. Heiser 
 was one of the builders of the first flouring mill in the city 
 and was also largely interested in farming enterprises. Mr. 
 Haubein later established the Lockwood Creamery and feed 
 mill and in connection with it erected the light plant. 
 
 Cunningham & Finley, a general merchandise firm com- 
 posed of II. A. Cunningham and A. II. Finley. Mr. Cun- 
 ningham was also a stock buyer and shipper, Mr. Finley a 
 stock feeder and both interested in the Bank of Lockwood. 
 
 E. C. Gillett, buyer and shipper of live-stock, produce 
 and poultry in whose employ was Frank Farris now vice 
 president of the Bank at Lockwood and who for years oper- 
 ated a grain elevator east of the railroad station. 
 
 Waterman & Sons, hardware merchants and dealer in 
 farm implements, succeeded by Workman Brothers. 
 
 W. R. Eaton, dealer in lumber, hay, grain, threshing 
 machines and farm implements. 
 
 Hunt Bros., dealers in lumber and kindred products. 
 
 (iillman & Son, private bankers. C. W. Gillman, the 
 junior member of the firm being an extensive buyer and 
 .shipper of livestock. 
 
 Sandmeyer & Bartling, manufacturers of harness and 
 dealers in all kinds of horse furnishings. 
 
 Fred Frye, merchant, leading citizen and afterwards 
 Judge of the County Court. 
 
 McDermid & Thumser, hardware and seed merchants. 
 
 Herman Schuerman, dealer in general merchandise.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 223 
 
 Dr. F. P. Adams, drugs and medicines. 
 
 J. L. Alverson, shoes and gents, furnishings. 
 
 S. C. Provin, exclusive groceries. 
 
 J. A. Renck, bakery and confectionary. 
 
 Dr. William Terry, physician and surgeon. 
 
 A. J. Young, lawyer, editor and general promoter. 
 Hi Curry, lawyer, now located at Webb City. 
 
 J. H. Harris, liverman and buyer of horses and mules. 
 
 D. C. Clark, watchmaker and jeweler. 
 
 Hoel Brothers, a firm composed of W. B. Hoel and C. 
 
 E. Hoel, real estate, loans and insurance. 
 
 Prof. W. H. H. Peirce, editor of the "Times" and gen- 
 eral savant of the city. 
 
 C. S. Ring, buyer and shipper of grain. 
 
 William Beisner, real estate, loans and justice of the 
 peace. 
 
 William Crow, veteran Constable, City Marshal and 
 general conservator of the peace. 
 
 Heisey & Caldwell, furniture and undertaking. Mr. 
 Heisey was afterward mayor of the city. 
 
 J. D. Yoder, drayman and transfer. 
 
 B. F. Whitlock, blacksmith. 
 
 J. N. Burns, associated with W. R. Eaton in the lumber 
 business and also connected with the bank of Gillman, 
 Burns & Company. 
 
 The above is not by any means a complete list of the 
 Lockwood business men in 1891, but it gives a fair idea of 
 the business interests as represented at that time. 
 
 About the year 1894 W. A. Rice, a cigar maker by occu- 
 pation and a musician by profession, located in Lockwood 
 and became connected with the Cornet Band, as leader. 
 Under his direction it became one of the most proficient 
 musical organizations in Southwest Missouri. 
 
 Lockwood has always taken special pride in her schools 
 and churches. Of the boys who grew up and were educated 
 in Lockwood and afterward entered business on their own 
 account may be mentioned : 
 
 Dr. John McDermid, Physician and Surgeon.
 
 224 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 C. F. Newman, Lawyer. 
 
 Dr. John Buser, Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. W. M. Hoel, Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Dr. John Newman, Physician and Surgeon. 
 
 Cortis Pyle, banker. 
 
 Perry Pyle, banker. 
 
 Oliver Smith, banker. 
 
 Otho Reran, banker. 
 
 C. S. Crow, banker. 
 
 And a score or more of others who have made their 
 mark in the business world. 
 
 Lockwood today is a flourishing little city of more 
 than 1,000 population, with well improved streets, elegant 
 homes and modern conveniences. The city is lighted by 
 electricity, the streets well oiled, all lines of business 
 well represented and the people well governed. 
 
 The following list of merchants is taken from the 
 Merchants' Assessment Book of Dade County for 1916: 
 J. L. Alverson, Groceries. 
 Wm. A, Bowers, Restaurant. 
 H. G. Caldwell, Furniture and Undertaking. 
 E. M. Carr, Meat Market and Grocery. 
 
 D. C. Clark, Jewelry. 
 
 R. T. Clements & Son, Dry Goods and Furnishings. 
 
 D. & S. Drolesbaugh, Millinery. 
 
 Duckett Sisters, Millinery. 
 
 A. C. Duvall, Groceries. 
 
 W. R. Eaton Lumber Co., Lumber. 
 
 Frye & Bartling, General Merchandise. 
 
 C. N. Gilfert, Meat Market. 
 
 Ilaubein & Newcomb, Hardware. 
 
 Hauridschild & Horstman, Shoes. 
 
 Horn & Algeo, Hardware and Implements. 
 
 Hunt Bros., Lumber. 
 
 Lockwood Furniture (Peer Bros), Furniture. 
 
 Massey & Smith, Drugs. 
 
 A. F. Meisner, Bakery. 
 
 0. E. McCall, Groceries.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 225 
 
 McDermid & Peterson, Seeds and Grain, Flour and 
 Feed. 
 
 Charles Orr, Restaurant and Groceries. 
 
 W. H Salow, Harness. 
 
 H. Schuerman & Co., General Merchandise. 
 
 J. H. Sutter, Groceries. 
 
 Sam W. Temple & Co., Shoes and Furnishings. 
 
 G. J. Thumser, Pumps, Windmills, Engines, Etc. 
 
 J. Q. Workman, Automobiles. 
 
 J. D. Yoder, Groceries. 
 
 The present City Government is composed of the fol- 
 lowing officials : 
 
 Mayor, R. A. Frye. 
 
 City Clerk, Calvin S. Crow. 
 
 City Collector, H. C. Bird. 
 
 City Treasurer, W. E. Evans. 
 
 City Attorney, E. R. Hightower. 
 
 City Marshal, W. E. James. 
 
 Street Commissioner, W. E. James. 
 
 Aldermen: 
 
 H. Schuerman. 
 A. M. Smith. 
 S. M. Bishop. 
 A. J. Wolf. 
 
 Police Judge, Captain Meyer. 
 
 Health Officer, Dr. Wm. M. Hoel. 
 
 o 
 
 EVERTON. 
 
 The Southeastern Metropolis of Dade County is 
 located on the Frisco railroad twelve miles southeast of 
 Greenfield, in the midst of a populous and highly produc- 
 tive agricultural section. It has a population of about 
 1,000 people, and all lines of business are well represented. 
 Everton is comparatively a new city, dating its birth 
 from the building of the K. C. F. S. & G. railroad in 1881. 
 Prior to that time, however, Rock Prairie Township had 
 its trading point. As far back as 1850 the postoffice of 
 Rock Prairie was established, and Thomas Grisham was 
 the first postmaster, and later on, John Dunkle. The
 
 226 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 postoffice, however, was moved from house to house and 
 accommodated only a sparsely settled community. 
 
 Some time along in the 50 's Sammy Jones had a 
 little store at Cross Roads, about one mile Northeast of the 
 present site of Everton, at a point where the Springfield 
 and Ft. Scott wagon road was crossed by the Booneville 
 & Sarcoxie wagon road. This was in the good old freight- 
 ing days when produce and supplies were hauled long 
 distances by ox and mule teams. The war for a time de- 
 stroyed the aspirations of Cross Roads ever becoming a 
 city. At the close of hostilities Calvin Wheeler peti- 
 tioned Congress for a re-establishment of the Rock Prairie 
 postomcc' which had been discontinued during the war, and 
 he was appointed postmaster in 1868, and located the 
 office at Cross Roads, at which point he was conducting a 
 small country store. His son, Martin Wheeler, was deputy 
 postmaster and managed the office. James Bell and James 
 Byles were the village blacksmiths, Elias Bennett con- 
 ducted a drug store and officiated as Justice of the Peace, 
 Eli Reich "cobbled" shoes, George Laughingburg estab- 
 lished a brewery and manufactured old-fashioned lager 
 beer from hops and barley with W. L. Grotzman, who 
 ran a pottery as his chief customer. 
 
 This was about 1871. During this year W. T. Hast- 
 ings and Joe Irby established a blacksmith and wagon 
 shop, Dr. Appleby also located at Cross Roads as a regu- 
 lar practicing physician, and afterwards engaged in mer- 
 chandising in the partnership firm of Appleby & Wheeler. 
 It was in the midst of these activities that the Kansas 
 City & Memphis railroad was graded from Greenfield to 
 Ash Grove, right through the heart of Cross Roads. With 
 these brilliant prospects in view G. W. Wilson erected a 
 box store building on one of the principal corners and put 
 in a stock of general merchandise, and took into his em- 
 ploy his brother-in-law, W. Y. McLemore, who in 1878 
 became his partner in the business. 
 
 The building of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Gulf 
 railroad in 1881, through Dade County, blasted the hopes 
 of the Cross Roads city, for the main line missed the place
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 227 
 
 just one mile. At this juncture, Judge Ralph Walker of 
 Springfield purchased a tract of land in the northeast 
 quarter of Section 17-30-25, and laid out the present City 
 of Everton. The plat was surveyed February 9th, 1881, 
 and on the 25th day of July, 1881, G. W. Wilson and W. 
 Y. McLemore moved their general merchandise store from 
 Cross Roads to Everton, becoming the first business firm 
 in the new city. William Maunger, who had originally 
 entered the land from the Government, had lived for 
 years near the Reich spring in the northeastern part of 
 the city. John Stephenson, the proprietor of a hotel in 
 Corry, moved his building overland to the Everton town- 
 site and became the first landlord in the new city. During 
 the year 1882 Ed. Coker established a restaurant and 
 grocery business, and about the same time Ed. Clark and 
 E. R. Hughes engaged in the general merchandise busi- 
 ness. 
 
 J. C. Kennedy established the first lumber yard in 
 Everton in 1881, but soon sold out to the T. A. Miller 
 Lumber Co., the present proprietors of the business. 
 About the year 1883 Galbraith & Tarrant built an old- 
 fashioned stone-burr flouring mill and run it till about 
 1887, when they sold out to Wash Likins, who converted 
 it into an up-to-date roller mill with modern equipment 
 and electric lights, and then disposed of the property to its 
 present owner, William Raubinger, who has made many 
 improvements. It is now a standard 100-barrel mill, doing 
 a flourishing business. The original townsite of Everton 
 soon became too small to accommodate the needs of the 
 growing town, -so that numerous additions were platted. 
 Burleyson's First Addition was laid out August 25th, 1881, 
 and his Second Addition, July 20th, 1883. G. W. Wilson 
 platted his First Addition November 19th, 1884, and his 
 Second Addition November 8th, 1887. John Dimkle con- 
 tributed an addition to Everton on June loth, 1881, while 
 Wilson extended Block "C" with an addition August 
 17th, 1888. Jacob Green platted his addition November 
 21st, 1890, and J. G. Wilson placed his lots on the market 
 June 9th, 1890. In addition to these numerous additions
 
 228 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 to the city many lots were sold by metes and bonds and 
 are so conveyed at this time. Among the original business 
 men to the town but few remain to this day. G. W. Wil- 
 son, W. Y. McLemore and Dr. W. I. Oarlock have been 
 the land marks in business in Everton during all the 
 years of her career. Aaron Burleyson was a farmer and 
 cultivated the land in corn for many years where his 
 additions were located. He was a native of Alabama, com- 
 ing from there to Arkansas and to Bade County in 1862. 
 T. W. Burleyson, his son was a regular practicing phy- 
 sician in Everton, and his two sons, T. J. and Dave Bur- 
 leyson, are still engaged in the drug business there. 
 
 In addition to its other business enterprises Everton 
 also had two saloons in an early day. Andy Jack Barker 
 conducted an ''irrigation parlor" for a number of years 
 on the corner near where his good wife, "Mother" Bar- 
 ker, presided over a pioneer hotel, the "Everton House." 
 Andy Baker also conducted a saloon for a short time, Jake 
 Samples was the pioneer produce dealer in Everton, enter- 
 ing business as early as 1885, and in 1895, W. D. Brown, 
 present Circuit Court Clerk, entered the produce business 
 on a large scale. 
 
 On the 12th day of September, 1882, W. Y. McLemore 
 sold his interest in the firm of Wilson & McLemore to 
 his partner and the firm continued as Wilson Bros. In 
 1884 he again entered the general merchandise business 
 in partnership with his brother, J. M. McLemore, and in 
 1888 his brother, Robert F., came into the firm, after 
 which they moved into the two-story brick building on 
 the corner and continued business till 1896. 
 
 G. W. Wilson erected the first brick building in the 
 city in 1889. The first bank in Everton was established 
 by G. W. Wilson as a private bank, and for a number of 
 years was one of the largest private banks in Southwest 
 Missouri. On the 1st day of June, 1914, it was incor- 
 porated as "The Bank of Everton" with a capital stock 
 of $25,000. G. W. Wilson was elected President, W. Y. 
 McLemore, Vice President; Monte Poindexter, Cashier:
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 223 
 
 Clarence McLemore, Assistant Cashier, and W. 0. Wilson, 
 Director. 
 
 In 1889 W. C. Holman started the first livery business 
 in Everton. He was succeeded in 1894 by Monte Wheeler, 
 who continued in the business till 1904, when he sold out 
 to Cunningham. The original building was destroyed by 
 fire. Monte Wheeler, in the year 1904 engaged in the 
 hardware business and continued in the same till January 
 1st, 1915. 
 
 W. Y. McLemore sold out of the general merchandise 
 business in 1898 and entered politics, being elected Re- 
 corder of Deeds of Bade County on the Republican ticket 
 in 1902, whereupon he moved to Greenfield and spent four 
 years in that office. In 1908 he moved to Porum, Okla- 
 homa, and engaged in business with success, but the ties 
 of Dade County were too strong for him to remain away 
 very long. He returned to Everton June 1st, 1914, and re- 
 entered business. After the capitalization of the Bank 
 of Everton he organized the Everton Hardware Company 
 with a capital stock of $10,000, of which G. W. Wilson 
 was elected President ; W. Y. McLemore, Vice President 
 and Secretary, with Monte Wheeler, W. S. Wilson, W. 0. 
 Wilson and John Bell as Directors. This Corporation 
 purchased the hardware business of Monte Wheeler, and 
 also that of Goforth & Hankins. They are now located in 
 business in a brick block on the East side of the street 
 running North and South through the business section 
 of the city. 
 
 B. F. Johnson was one of the early merchants of 
 Everton, succeeding Hughes & Clark in the general mer- 
 chandise business. Dr. T. W. Burleyson established the 
 first drug store in the place in 1883, Dr. W. I. Carlock 
 begun the general practice of medicine in Everton in 1882. 
 
 The three McLemore boys, W. Y., Robert F., and J. 
 M., were sons of Archibald McLemore, a Dade County 
 pioneer, \vlio came from Tennessee and settled on Sac 
 River, five miles Northeast of Greenfield, in 1849. He 
 raised a family of six children, three boys and three 
 girls, Mrs. G. W. Wilson being one of the girls. This
 
 230 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 family has contributed largely to every business enter- 
 prise in Everton. 
 
 One of the largest industries ever started in Everton 
 was the Ash Grove White Lime Association, which pur- 
 chased a large tract of land adjoining the city and erected 
 a lime works plan. The quarries were among the finest 
 in the state and for a number of years this industry pros- 
 pered. It purchased annually about 3,000 cords of wood 
 and employed about sixty men, and shipped many car- 
 loads of its product to all parts of the United States. A 
 few years ago the kilns were destroyed by fire. The As- 
 sociation still owns the land and may again rebuild. 
 
 Smith & Likens were merchants in Everton about the 
 year 1894. and in 1896 the firm was Smith Bros. They 
 were succeeded by McLemore Bros. 
 
 Parker, Dye & Small was another prominent firm, 
 consisting of J. C. Parker, AY. R. Dye and T. W. Small. 
 The business still continues as W. R. Dye & Son. It is a 
 general merchandise establishment. 
 
 James A. Mason has for many years been identified 
 with the business interests of Everton. He came to the 
 city as a teacher in the public schools, after which he 
 was manager of the T. A. Miller Lumber yard. After 
 remaining in this position about ten years, in company 
 with his father-in-law, A. Dickinson, he established a 
 Furniture and Undertaking business, which after a number 
 of years they sold out to A. W. Poindexter. Mr. Poin- 
 dexter has been engaged in many business enterprises in 
 the city, the largest being the erection of the magnifi- 
 cent New Crescent Hotel, a two-story brick structure, lo- 
 cated on a beautiful site overlooking the Frisco depot and 
 yards and surrounded by attractive shade trees. It repre- 
 sents an expenditure of something like $10,000, and is a 
 credit to the city. It is no\v owned and operated by R. 
 Fowler. 
 
 Everton lias always been wide-awake on the question 
 of schools. Seeing the needs of higher education in the 
 year 1892, a number of public-spirited citizens organized 
 the Everton High School as a private enterprise for pub-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 231 
 
 lie use. The loading spirits in this enterprise were James 
 A. Mason, G. W. Wilson, W. C. Holman, W. T. Hudson, 
 W. 11. Mitchell, W. Y. McLemore and many others. They 
 employed George Melcher, one of the leading educators 
 of the State, as Superintendent, in which position he con- 
 tinued for four years. The city now has an elegant school 
 building, costing approximately $10,000, and is modern in 
 every respect. 
 
 The legal profession has been represented in Everton 
 by one illustrious citizen,, Howard Ragsdale, who was a 
 soldier, politician and practitioner. He is now a resident 
 of Ash Grove, "just over the line," but still retains a 
 large share of the legal practice in Everton. 
 
 pjverton has not been without church interests. As 
 early as 1883 the Cumberland Presbyterian church was 
 organized by Rev. W. J. Garrett, who was its first pastor, 
 and held their meetings in the school house till 1887. when 
 they erected a nice frame church building. It is now a 
 Presbyterian U. S. A. church with Rev. W. R. Russell as 
 pastor, a position which he has held for more than twenty 
 years. 
 
 The Missionary Baptist church was organized in 1888 
 with Rev. W. F. Parker as first pastor. They have a 
 church building and Rev. Calton is their present pastor. 
 
 The Christian organization was effected in 1909. 
 They have a good building and Rev. A. J. Bloomer is their 
 present minister. Each of these churches have a flourish- 
 ing Ladies' Auxiliary. 
 
 Fraternally, Everton is represented by the Masonic, 
 Odd Fellows and W. 0. W. lodges. 
 
 In 1910 a second bank was organized in Everton UTI- 
 der the name of "The Citizens' Bank." It was capital- 
 ized at $10,000, with Cyrus Yoakum as President, and Don 
 Adamson as Cashier. It is comfortably located in its own 
 brick building in the very heart of the city and is doing 
 a good business. 
 
 The City of Everton was incorporated as a city of the 
 fourth class in 1892, with AY. C. Holman as its first Mayor. 
 At the present time John Adamson is Mayor; Don Adam-
 
 232 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 son, City Clerk, and M. F. Stamate, L. E. Cantrell and C. 
 W. Edwards as Aldermen. 
 
 Everton has no electric lighting system. There are 
 two private systems being operated, one at the Raubinger 
 Mill and one by Mr. Riddle. Several private residences 
 are, however, brilliantly lighted with ascetylene lighting 
 plants, among them being the residences of G. W. Wilson, 
 L. E. Cantrell, J. F. Carlock, H. A. Carlock and perhaps 
 others. 
 
 As a shipping point Everton compares favorably with 
 any city of its size on the entire Frisco system. As an 
 apple shipping point it holds the record for the entire 
 Ozark region. 
 
 The publicity department of Everton has been repre- 
 sented by the Everton Journal, a local newspaper, inde- 
 pendent of politics and owned by E. H. Carender and 
 Howard Ragsdale. 
 
 This sketch is not a complete history of the growth 
 and development of the city of Everton, nor does it make 
 mention of all the prominent citizens who have contrib- 
 uted to its success. It is written from facts gathered 
 from talking to various persons and then related in a hap- 
 hazard sort of way, but taking all in all, Everton, past, 
 present and future is just about as good a little city as 
 one will find in a month's travel any place in the Ozark 
 region. 
 
 Others who have contributed to the growth and gen- 
 eral welfare of Everton are W. T. Hastings, who was a 
 pioneer Justice of the Peace and Notary Public. Wash 
 Hankins was also a J. P. as early as 1885. J. C. Tomson 
 first became prominent as a J. P. about 1886, served as 
 postmaster two terms, from 1888 to 1892, and from 1896 
 to 1900. S. II. Wheeler was another veteran J. P. 
 
 A. F. Nixon was a prominent hardware dealer in an 
 early day, and as a Notary Public drew and took the ac- 
 knowledgement of many deeds. 
 
 Dr. W. J. Rabinau was a prominent physician a 
 number of years ago. Dr. W. R. Beattie came to Everton 
 about 1897, and remained till 1909. Dr. Box also prac-
 
 J. S. EXGLEMAN.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 233 
 
 ticed in Everton, from 1910 to 1913. Dr. W. R. Riley was 
 formerly Station Agent at Emmet, married there and 
 came to Everton about 1896. In partnership with his son, 
 he conducts an up-to-date pharmacy, ice cream stand and 
 soda fountain. 
 
 Following W. C. Holman as first Mayor of the city, 
 W. D. Brown held that office two terms; J. W. Stockwell, 
 Howard Ragsdale, James A. Mason, and Taylor Hughes 
 also officiated as Chief Executive of the city. John H. 
 Estes was elected to the office, qualified and served four 
 days, and then resigned. 
 
 Charioy Barker was the first City Marshal and served 
 six years, he was succeeded by James Clark. John H. 
 Estes held the office of Constable and City Marshal for a 
 number of terms. 
 
 Following are the names of the merchants now doing 
 business in Everton, taken from the Merchants Tax-Books 
 of 1917: 
 
 W. E. Ballenger, Restaurant. 
 
 T. J. Burleyson, Drugs, Notions and Druggists' Sun- 
 dries. 
 
 Dr. W. I. Carlock, Drugs, Paints, Oils, etc. 
 
 J. Frank Carlock, General Merchandise. 
 
 H. W. Crofford, Produce and Grocery. 
 
 L. A. Cunningham, Grocery. 
 
 Dunn & Taylor, Grocery. 
 
 Everton Hardware Co., Hardware, Machinery, Paints, 
 etc. 
 
 R. L. Farthing, 5 and 10-cent Store. 
 
 M. Funk, Restaurant. 
 
 W. H. Grace, Jeweler. 
 
 Earl Linderman, Grocery and Produce. 
 
 B. F. Meek, General Merchandise. 
 
 T. A. Miller Lumber Co., Lumber and Builders' Sup- 
 plies. 
 
 Poindexter Furniture Co., Furniture and Undertak- 
 ing. 
 
 W. R. Riley & Son, Drugs, Ice Cream and Soda 
 Fountain.
 
 234 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 H. H. Sclnnickle, Produce and Groceries. 
 J. C. Snoddy, Restaurant. 
 G. A. Thorpe, Groceries and meat market. 
 Zimmerman & Mallory. 
 AV. R. Dye & Son, General Merchandise. 
 o 
 
 DADEVILLE. 
 
 by 
 Sheridan B. Pyle. 
 
 In the year of our Lord, A. 1). 1840 there was a cabin 
 of native hewed logs erected in the northeast corner of a 
 little prairie called Crisp Prairie, in honor of one of the 
 early pioneers of the county, John Crisp. The cabin was 
 built by a man named Johnson, who occupied it for five 
 long years before he had a neighbor. Then in 1845 
 Thomas A. Dale, a Tennesseean, settled here and built a 
 frame house near Mr. Johnson's, beside the wagon road 
 that had been trodden out by ox-teams. A Mr. Theodore 
 Switzler, from Virginia, moved to Missouri and also 
 stopped beside the road. Mr. Dale and Mr. Switzler 
 formed a partnership and entered the mercantile business. 
 A postoffi'.v was established and named Crisp Prairie, and 
 Mr. Dale was appointed the first postmaster. A Doctor 
 from Tennessee, about this time settled here by the name 
 of Dr. Bender. He immediately engaged in the active 
 practice of his profession, and his fame as a physician 
 and surgeon went out over the land, and the sick and 
 ailing from a distance flocked to him for treatment. A 
 blacksmith shop was built and operated beside the wagon 
 road by Mr. William Davidson along about 1855 or 1856. 
 Feeling t!i*' necessity of a mill, Messrs Gaunt and Berry 
 were induced to build and operate a grist and saw mill. 
 Tin- po\ver used to make the wheels go 'round and 'round 
 and the upright saw to go up and down was a yoke of 
 oxen and ,ni endless-chain tread-wheel. The people came 
 for miles to patronize and view in wonder the modern 
 machinery of breadstuff and lumber. This history would 
 not be complete unless we mentioned that Thomas A. Dale 
 induced a young Doctor Hampton from Dale's native
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 235 
 
 state and old home, to imigrate to this section of the 
 country. The young doctor, after his arrival, engaged in 
 teaching school, and soon afterward married Miss Sarah 
 Carmack, a sister of J. W. Carmack, one of Dade County's 
 prominent citizens. Dr. Hampton soon became a very 
 noted character in the neighborhood. For some reason 
 or another it became desirable to change the name of the 
 postcfiice. Three prominent citizens were selected as a 
 committee to decide upon an appropriate name. Dr. 
 Bender, Dr. Hampton and Mr. Dale were chosen for this 
 honorous duty. Three straws of different lengths were 
 placed in a hat and drawn. Dr. Hampton drew the lucky 
 straw and selected the name of "Melville," and Melville it 
 remained until about ISO.j, when the Government discov- 
 ered that the mail was being confused with Millville, an- 
 other Missouri postoffice, so the name was changed to 
 jJadeville, in honor of Colonel Dade of Mexican war fame. 
 
 As time passed on, other energetic, enthusiastic young 
 men were attracted by the agricultural richness of the 
 soil and the possibilities for mercantile success in Dade- 
 ville, so that the population increased to that of a village 
 in a short time. Bob and Dave Long were among the 
 first merchants. Robert A. Clark soon began selling goods 
 rid continued throughout the Civil War and up till 
 ; bout 1879, when he sold out to J. W. Withrow and 
 >i oved to Springfield, Mo. 
 
 This thriving little town was supported by the sturdy 
 settlers and pioneers from Kentucky and Tennessee who 
 had found an ideal home on Crisp Prairie. The entire 
 landscape was carpeted with blue-grass, with here and 
 there along the branches dense copses of underbrush and 
 splendid walnut timber. There was an abundance of 
 water for their stock, that roamed at will over the prairie. 
 West of Dadeville was heavy oak timber and numerous 
 bubbling springs of as fine, clear, cool water as ever 
 quenched the thirst of man. 
 
 Dadeville has an altitude of 1155 feet and the drain- 
 age is divided between Sac River, three miles south, and 
 Little Sac River, six miles north.
 
 236 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 The early pioneer, who was a sportsman as well as 
 a farmer, was well supplied w r ith fish from these streams, 
 while deer and wild turkey from the prairie and barren 
 woods wero abundant. 
 
 Along in the early 50 's an academy consisting of two 
 rooms was established by private capital, and Nathan 
 Dinwiddie conducted the school for the benefit of the 
 rising generation. 
 
 Following are the names of a few of the prominent 
 families who were residents of Dadeville vicinity: Tar- 
 rants, Potters, Lindleys, Haileys, Mazes, Divines, Kirbys, 
 Carmacks, Dunways, McMasters, Hembrees, McPeaks, 
 Freezes, Smiths, Longs, Pylands, Pyles, Maxwells, Tun- 
 nells, Haywards, Hobbs, Oarlocks, Pembertons, Wheelers, 
 Grishams, Morgans, Fisks, McGees, Berrys, Gaunts and 
 Cowans. 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil War most all of the 
 inhabitants of Dadeville and vicinity were loyal to the 
 United States Government. In 1860, however, there was 
 but one Republican vote cast at this precinct, and that 
 was a written ballot, since only democratic tickets were 
 printed in the county. A few years ago, Allan McDowell, 
 the grand lecturer of the Masonic fraternity for Missouri, 
 visited his old birthplace, about four miles northeast from 
 Dadeville. I had the pleasure as well as the honor of 
 accompanying the distinguished gentleman while hunting 
 for land-marks. He mentioned the fact that while his 
 father lived here that their children were born in three 
 comities, although all in the same house. The explana- 
 tion was that Polk, Dade and Cedar counties had all for- 
 merly comprised territory which belonged to Barry County, 
 and changes in the county boundaries had placed this 
 house in three successive counties. 
 
 W. K. Pyle, the father of Sheridan B. Pyle, moved his 
 family from Dadeville to Greenfield in 1848, as a County 
 Official. In 18(51 at the breaking out of the Civil War, he 
 enlisted in the Union army. On the 4th day of July, 
 1JSG1, there were 200 men from Dade, Cedar, Polk and 
 Greene counties responded to the call at Dadeville, and
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 237 
 
 enlisted in the Sixth Missouri cavalry, volunteers, organ- 
 izing Companies "L" and "D" and also Company "E." 
 
 On the 14th of June, 1864, the Guerillas burned the 
 town of Dadeville, leaving but a few houses standing, and 
 killed a number of citizens. Among them were Lieutenant 
 Jesse Kirby of Company A, Sixth Missouri cavalry; John 
 Cantrell, Shed Berry, a blind negro. William Bradford, 
 who was wounded, died shortly afterward. Sam Landers, 
 now of Webb City, was also wounded. The town was 
 soon rebuilt. 
 
 About the year 1892, Prof. George Melcher, one of the 
 leading school men of the state, induced some of the 
 enterprising citizens of the town and surrounding coun- 
 try to build an academy. The enterprise proved a suc- 
 cess and for several years it was one of the leading High 
 Schools of Southwest Missouri. Other neighboring towns 
 being inspired by the success of Dadeville, began to im- 
 prove their graded schools and to establish High Schools, 
 so that much of the patronage was withdrawn and the 
 Academy went down, but soon afterward eight school 
 districts organized a consolidated school district. It is 
 said to be one of the largest and wealthiest consolidated 
 districts in the state. With just a little "kick" it is 
 possible to establish at Dadeville one of the leading High 
 Schools of the state. 
 
 Dadeville today is an incorporated city of 500 people. 
 It has three churches, nine stores, two blacksmith shops, 
 one shoe shop, garage, a fine flouring mill of fifty barrels 
 daily capacity, and a flourishing bank. 
 
 S. B. PYLE. 
 
 Sheridan Byron Pyle Says of himself: That he was 
 born Sepcember 21st, 1856, in Dado County, Missouri. 
 His parents were W. K. and Artimissa Pyle. His mother 
 died in 1861, leaving three children, Lisyra and Rosalia, 
 his two sisters. His father enlisted in the Union army in 
 1862. Indulgent grandparents cared for the homeless 
 children until 1866, when his father married Mollie Finley 
 and made a home for them on a farm. Rosalia died when
 
 238 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 17 years of age. S. B. attended the country schools, and 
 had two years at Morrisville Academy in Polk County, 
 working for his board and tuition. He married Matie 
 Underwood March 31st, 1877. To them have been born 
 four children, Lewis K. Thomas, Roscoe G. and Leslie C., 
 only one still living, Roscoe G. Mrs. Pyle's father and 
 mother, L. M. and N. J. Underwood, moved from Minne- 
 sota to Missouri soon after the war. 
 
 Sheridan B. Pyle engaged in the mercantile business 
 in Dadeville in 1880. While not a very successful mer- 
 chant, still continues to do business. He votes the Re- 
 publican ticket, having but once departed from the faith 
 of his fathers, being in 1912, when he voted for Theodore 
 Roosevelt for President on the Progressive ticket. He 
 was a candidate for Representative once but w r as defeated 
 by a good, round majority. 
 
 Editorial Note. It will be seen by the above that 
 Sherman B. Pyle is a man of extreme modesty, but I know 
 from personal acquaintance that his attainments far out- 
 weigh those of men who are given to vain boasting. Mr. 
 Pyle has for years been one of the leading citizens of 
 Dadeville, identified with every public movement, given 
 of his means freely to the support of church and schools, 
 invested in speculative mining enterprises ''for the good 
 of the community," always at the bat in every political 
 campaign to help boost the other fellow into office, a man 
 of wisdom, poise and discretion, being the soul of honor 
 and a perfect Chesterfield in demeanor. Dadeville can 
 well be proud of Sherman B. Pyle when" the entire com- 
 munity proclaims him as her First Citizen. A. J. Young. 
 
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 CORRY. 
 
 A cloud of uncertainty rests over the first discovery 
 of mineral at Corry. Tradition says that prior to the com- 
 ing of the pioneer, the dusky red man dug lead from those 
 native hills and smelted it in the crude furnaces along 
 the banks of Sac River, but that is only tradition. 
 
 Shallow mineral, mostly silicate, was known to exist 
 in the vicinity of the Pernberton Mill many years ago, but
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 233 
 
 its value to the pioneer was unknown. About the year 
 1874 the mining industry in Dade county took a boom, and 
 its activity spread over a large scope of territory, but 
 finally settled in a camp at Corry. The diggings were 
 for lead at first, but later on the silicate was also mined. 
 Very little machinery was used. A pick, shovel, wheel- 
 barrow, windlass and rope was considered a complete 
 mining outfit. Wash places were erected along the spring 
 branch east of the town and smelters were built for reduc- 
 tion of the lead ores. 
 
 On the 27th day of March, 1875, J. M. Blakemore, J. 
 M. Alexander and Sylvinia Alexander, his wife, owners of 
 the land upon which Corry is located, caused a plat to be 
 made and the land surveyed into streets, alleys and town 
 lots. No name as yet had ben selected for the new vil- 
 lage. Tradition again says that the Alexanders had a 
 daughter by the name of Cora, and suggested to the sur- 
 veyor who made the plat that the town be called Cora. 
 Either by reason of illiteracy or dullness of hearing the 
 name "Coiry" was attached to the plat and so remains to 
 this day. At this time from 500 to 1,000 people were 
 camped at or in the vicinity of the mining camp. The 
 place boasted of hotels, general stores, saloons, livery 
 stables, restaurants and other business enterprises be- 
 longing to a booming mining camp. 
 
 On the 20th day of April, 1876, eighty-five citizens of 
 the place presented to the County Court of Dade County 
 a petition praying to be incorporated under the laws of 
 the state of Missouri as a village. The petition was grant- 
 ed and W. M. Taggart, Z. Xorris, A. H. Snyder, W. K. 
 Pyle, J. C. Babb and J. M. Stookey were appointed the 
 first Board of Trustees. Most of the petitioners as well as 
 the trustees are either dead or removed from the county. 
 W. M. Taggart afterward located at Lockwood in the real 
 estate and banking business, J. M. Stookey was at the 
 time Judge of the Probate Court and AY. K. Pyle after- 
 ward filled the same office. 
 
 The Corry boom was short lived. In a few years the 
 price of mineral declined, transportation to the railroad
 
 240 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 was difficult and expensive, the deep shafts proved a 
 failure, and finally when silicate was quoted at $6 per ton 
 f. o. b. the bubble collapsed. Levin W. Shafer had been 
 the moving spirit of the town and through his efforts for- 
 eign capital was interested. .DeArmond, Shoemaker and 
 others were associated with him in these ventures. F. D. 
 W. Arnold, owner of the Pickwick Hotel at Lamar, was a 
 prosperous liveryman of the boom days, while "Dad" Sul- 
 livan, "Dutch" Kimber, J. A. Thurman, Alex Foster and 
 other residents of Greenfield each survived a severe attack 
 of Corry fever. 
 
 Corry is now little more than a wide place in the 
 road. A store or two, a blacksmith shop, a Holiness 
 church, a dozen or more isolated dwellings, a few shallow 
 diggings and a day-dream of former greatness is all that 
 remains to mark the place of Dade County's "Deserted 
 Village." 
 
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 ARCOLA. 
 
 by 
 Dr. R. M. Crutcher. 
 
 For a number of years after the pioneer from Tennes- 
 see had erected his cabin near the spring and cleared out 
 a few acres of choice branch bottom for cultivation, in 
 the wooded sections of Dade County, the deer roamed at 
 will during the daytime and the coyote made night hideous 
 on the broad rolling prairies of northern Dade. 
 
 On the 4th day of May, 1860, George W. White en- 
 tered the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of 
 Section 2 -32-27, and sold the same to Isaac Killingsworth 
 on the 3d day of April, 1861. On the 20th day of January, 
 1872, Cyrus C. Bean appeared upon the scene and for a 
 consideration of $14.00 purchased two acres of land in the 
 northwest corner of Section 2, upon which he erected a 
 combined residence and store building and began selling 
 Koods that spring. Application was made for a postoffice, 
 which was granted, C. C. Bean appointed postmaster, and 
 the location named "Arcola" in honor of the ancient city
 
 IH()K. K. H. ( AliK.NDKR. 
 County Superintendent Schools.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 241 
 
 of Arcola in Northwest Italy, where Bonaparte in 1796 
 gained a decisive victory over the Austrian troops. 
 
 Other parties had been engaged in business before the 
 advent of the writer in 1876, but at that time Bean's store 
 was running in full blast. Charles Rosenhauer conducted 
 a booze drug store, and a man by the name of Anderson 
 was the blacksmith. He was afterward succeeded by J. 
 P. Cagle, who conducted a shop for many years. He in 
 turn was succeeded by his son, W. B. Cagle. As late as 
 1876 prairie chickens were plentiful and were shipped 
 by Mr. Bean in larger quantities than live poultry. Eggs 
 and in fact all kinds of produce was plentiful in those 
 days and very cheap. Many wagon loads were sent to 
 market, usually Ash Grove or Springfield. 
 
 Arcola, however, was destined to be something more 
 than a wide place in the road. It was a cross-roads point, 
 and early .bad aspirations of becoming a city. On the 27th 
 day of July, 1880, C. C. Bean platted four blocks in the 
 northwest corner of Section 2, on the 13th day of Decem- 
 ber, 1880, E. E. and C. F. White laid out thirty-three lots 
 in the southwest corner of Section 35, calling it White's 
 Addition to Arcola. On the 14th day of December, 1883, 
 J. M. Travis laid out six blocks in the southeast corner of 
 Section 34, calling it Travis' Addition, and finally on the 
 21st day of March, 1884, S. H. Bales had surveyed and 
 placed upon the market three blocks in the northeast cor- 
 ner of Section 3, which he called Bales' Addition. Arcola 
 was now a city with streets, alleys, public parks and 
 boulevards. 
 
 About the year 1877, D. Underwood engaged in the 
 mercantile business and continued in it till his death, at 
 which time the firm was Underwood & Son, being com- 
 posed of Decatur Underwood and T. J. Underwood, the 
 latter still being one of the leading merchants of the place. 
 Mr. Bean finally sold his business to J. M. Travis and R. 
 M. Crutcher, and they continued the business for seven 
 years, when they sold out to Stewart & Hawkins, the 
 junior member of the firm, P. H. Hawkins, having" clerked 
 for Travis & Crutcher a number of years and being fully
 
 242 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 equipped for the business. After about six months J. M. 
 Travis again became a member of the firm, in which he 
 continued until the death of J. T. Stewart. Since then 
 the firm has changed hands many times. C. F. White, 
 Clyde C. White and J. R. Daugherty were early merchants 
 of the place. The hardware business was started by S. H. 
 Bales, who was succeeded by Porter & Harber, M. Pyle, 
 M. Small, W. H. Watson, John 0. Mitchell and I. A. Young 
 & Co., this last named firm being the present owners. It is 
 today one of the leading hardware, implement and farm 
 supply houses in Southwest Missouri. From time to time 
 many other merchants have been engaged in business at 
 Arcola, among them W. P. Murphy, C. A. Wilson, Win. 
 Meek, Uel Murphy, Ben Appleby, Murphy, Russell & 
 Whittaker, L. M. Duncan, 0. C. Whitley, L. Killingsworth, 
 J. G. Sloan & Sons. At the present time H. W. Kitsmiller, 
 W. T. Underwood & Bro., Achord Bros., J. W. Griffin, I. 
 A. Young & Co., and possibly others whose names I do 
 not recall are actively engaged in mercantile enterprises 
 at this place. For a number of years C. F. White had a 
 store in Arcola and his son, C. C. White, in company witli 
 J. N. Preston and J. R. Daugherty, succeeded him. Dr. A. 
 Higgins came to Arcola in 1904 and opened up a phar- 
 macy, also entered the general practice of medicine, in 
 which he has been successful. 
 
 For a number of years, Arcola suffered great incon- 
 venience for want of proper banking facilities. Finally 
 on the 17th day of October, 1910, The Bank of Arcola was 
 organized with A. Higgins, President; C. W. Cassell, Vice 
 President; W. D. Brickey, Cashier, and W. E. Petty, As- 
 sistant Cashier. It was* capitalized at $10,000. In 1912 
 W. E. Petty was made cashier and served till 1914, when 
 lie was succeeded by J. W. Mayfield, who served six 
 7iionths, when on the 4th day of January, 1915, C. C. Dun- 
 ran was elected to that position and is still serving. The 
 Directors of this Bank are W. U. Brooks, C. W. Cassoll, 
 S. P. Guinn, A. Higgins, C. A. Jordan, W. C. Noffsincrer 
 and W. D. Brickey. It is one of the sound financial in- 
 stitutions of the county.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 243 
 
 Arcola has always been proud of her schools and 
 churches. Both the Methodist and Christian people have 
 church buildings and consistent membership. Upon the 
 adoption of the school law authorizing consolidated dis- 
 tricts, Arcola immediately organized Consolidated District 
 No. 1, composed of several country districts, and erected 
 a modern, up-to-date High School building. The present 
 management is: J. T. Wilkins, President; C. C. Duncan, 
 Secretary; A. D. Hughes, Vice President; C. C. Duncan, 
 Treasurer. W. II. Eiley, Principal; Miss Dobbs, Katie 
 Brand, R. M. Owens, Cecil Old ham and F. L. Twaddell, 
 teachers. 
 
 Arcola, has always enjoyed a good trade and boasts 
 of her splendid citizens.
 
 Chapter 13 
 
 ABOUT BADE COUNTY BRIDGES. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 Soon after the Civil War the people of Dade County 
 began to discuss the importance of bridging the streams. 
 They were much in favor of building a bridge across Turn- 
 back, "out on the Springfield stage road," and another at 
 the point where the Sac and Turnback rivers conjoin. Soon 
 after the late Charles W. Griffith bought the old "Vidette" 
 from Mason Talbutt and 0. H. Barker and changed the 
 name to "Vedette," the first of the seventies, there ap- 
 peared several bridge editorials, at intervals, and to show 
 the spirit of the press at that time the following editorial, 
 from the Vedette, dated March 21, 1871, gives a pretty good 
 idea that the people of those early days were thinking along 
 right lines of public improvement. It took a little over 
 twenty years of this sort of agitation before the first bridge 
 was built. It was built across Sac a little below the junc- 
 tion of the Sac and Turnback rivers, at the very point where 
 the Vedette said it should lie built. This occurred about 
 the year 1892, just about the time Mr. Griffith, the writer of 
 this editorial, was stricken with his fatal illness. lie lived 
 to know that the bridge was constructed, yet he never saw 
 it. Here is the editorial: 
 
 "The frequency of high waters during winter, and the 
 consequent detention of mails and delay of passengers and 
 freight in transit from the railroad, together with several 
 fatal accidents that have occurred very recently in this 
 part of the State as a result of attempting to ford the 
 swollen streams, have set the people thinking pretty seri- 
 ously on the subject of bridges. Bridges are undoubtedly 
 needed over the principal streams throughout the South- 
 west and ought to be built as soon as possible. In this con-
 
 HISTORY OP DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 245 
 
 nection we are happy to state that Mr. W. J. Hobson of 
 the firm of 0. Raker & Co., patentees and builders of Bak- 
 er's National Truss Bridge, St. Joseph, Mo., visited our 
 town this week and exhibited to our citizens the model and 
 plans of a cheap, substantial and durable bridge, a large 
 number of which have been built by his company in this 
 State within the last two years. This late improvement in 
 the construction of bridges would seem to be a timely relief 
 in these days of hard times and high taxes. This company 
 warrants their bridge to be as good as the old standard 
 'Howe Truss,' and are prepared to furnish them at little 
 more than half of Howe's. 
 
 ''It will be admitted that this county is very much in 
 want of at least two bridges one over Turnback on the 
 stage road to Springfield, and the other over Big Sac below 
 the junction. And we believe the County Court would be 
 fully sustained by the people, should they decide to take 
 immediate steps in the direction of supplying the people 
 with good, safe crossings at the points above indicated. It 
 may be objected that the county will have sufficient taxes 
 to raise in payment of the interest on her bonds voted in 
 aid of the construction of the K. C. & M. railroad. It is 
 true that, if the road is built, as we hope, the accruing in- 
 terest will have to be paid on the bonds. But it does not 
 appear probable that that work will be pushed so rapidly as 
 that any bonds will be issued in time for the interest to fall 
 clue within a year from this time. So that it seems the need- 
 ed bridges might be built and paid for before any tax is 
 assessed to pay the accrued interest on the railroad bonds. 
 We think no reflecting mind will doubt that good bridges 
 across the principal streams in this county would pay more 
 than their cost every year, in the increased facilities they 
 would afford to travel and trade. There is no reason why 
 Dade County should be at all behind her neighbors in the 
 building of necessary improvements. We learn that Jas- 
 per County has recently built several bridges, and Vernon 
 County several, while Barton County is reported to have 
 bridged nearly every stream within her borders.
 
 246 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 "In conclusion we are happy to be able to say that we 
 learn a petition is being circulated asking for the building 
 of these bridges. We hope it will be numerously signed 
 and meet with a favorable reception at the hands of the 
 County Court." 
 
 The second bridge built in Bade County was constructed 
 about one year after the first was completed. This bridge 
 is across Turnback out on the Springfield way, at or near 
 a point that was suggested by the Vedette some twenty 
 years before its construction. At this late date, the time 
 these bridges were constructed, there were many people 
 who did not like the idea of giving up the old ford, thinking 
 it good enough and also believing the bridge was too ex- 
 pensive. In order to please those who objected to the pass- 
 ing of the old ford, the court decreed that all fords could be 
 left intact, thus giving the traveler an opportunity to water 
 his horses as theretofore. 
 
 These two bridges seemed to encourage the progressive 
 citizens, and they at once began the agitation of building 
 other bridges and making public improvements of various 
 kinds. It was about this time the people began to get inter- 
 ested in the good roads movement, and it took nearly twenty 
 years of good roads agitation before there was any notice- 
 able result. 
 
 COURT HOUSE. 
 
 The first court house in Bade County was built imme- 
 diately after the site for the seat of justice was selected 
 and laid out as a town, and named Greenfield. It was a 
 temporary one-and-a-half-story frame building, with the 
 court room below and office rooms above, and was built by 
 R. S. Jacobs arid Joseph Griggs. It stood on lot 5 in block 
 5, in the town of Greenfield, and was used as a court house 
 until about the year 1850, when a brick court house, about 
 the same size as the present one, was erected on the public 
 square where the one now in use stands. It had two halls 
 on the first floor one passing north and south, and the 
 other east and west, through the center of the building.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 247 
 
 There were four office rooms on the first floor, and the 
 stairs to the second story at the west end of the east-and- 
 west hall. The second story contained the court room, and 
 some small rooms adjoining- it on the west side the judges' 
 seat being- on the east. The contractor who built this house 
 was Dozier C. Gill. 
 
 During the Civil TVar the court house was used a por- 
 tion of the time by the Union troops as a fortification, and 
 was so occupied on the 6th day of October, 1863, when the 
 town was captured by Confederate troops under Gen. Joe 
 Shelby, on which occasion his soldiers carried the public 
 records (except certain ones which some of the rebel sol- 
 diers wished to have destroyed) out of the court house, and 
 deposited them with Judge Nelson McDowell, at his resi- 
 dence, and then set the building on fire and burned it down. 
 
 In July, 1867, the County Court, being in special ses- 
 sion, appropriated $10,000 for the building of a court house 
 and jail combined. Subsequently the contract for the erec- 
 tion of the building was awarded to Francis M. Wilson, who, 
 according to the report of TV. L. Scroggs, superintendent 
 of public buildings, dated December 21, 1868, had completed 
 the building according to contract. It is a large and sub- 
 stantial two-story brick structure on a rock foundation, with 
 a hall running east and west through the center of the 
 lower story, on the north of which are three offices, and on 
 the south three offices. The upper story contains the court 
 and jury rooms. 
 
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 JAIL. 
 
 The first jail in Dade County was built soon after the 
 county was organized. It was made of hewn timbers eight 
 inches square, the walls consisting of three thicknesses. 
 The timbers of the middle wall stood in a perpendicular 
 position, while the timbers of the outer and inner walls 
 occupied a horizontal position. It was a two-story build- 
 ing, and was about sixteen feet square in size. The floors 
 were also made of timbers, and the walls of the lower story 
 were lined on the inside with oak lumber one inch in thick-
 
 248 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 ness, and into every square inch of surface a ten-penny nail 
 was driven. For the keeping of prisoners, this jail was as 
 safe as any of the modern iron-celled jails. This building 
 was erected by Joseph Griggs, and cost the county about 
 $700. It stood in the hollow on the east side of Greenfield, 
 about a square in distance from the southeast corner of the 
 public square, and was used as a jail until the war period. 
 In 1862 or 1863 the officers of the Fourth Missouri State 
 Militia, then stationed at Greenfield, concluded to use it as 
 a guard house, and the first night after the order was issued 
 to that effect it was set on fire and burned down. 
 
 During the year 1897 the County Court made an appro- 
 priation of several thousand dollars for the purpose of 
 building a modern sheriff's resident and jail combined on 
 the county lot one block east of the southeast corner of the 
 square. This structure was of brick, two stories high, the 
 sheriff's residence consisting of eight nicely furnished 
 rooms, and the jail proper being an addition of brick on the 
 north equipped with modern steel cells, corridors and other 
 up-to-date appliances for the safe-keeping of prisoners. 
 U. S. Keran was the first sheriff to occupy this building. 
 
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 THE COUNTY FARM. 
 
 In keeping with the progress of the age, Dade County 
 as early as 1890 abandoned the semi-barbarous custom of 
 letting out the paupers of the county by public outcry to the 
 lowest bidder, and adopted the more humane plan of a 
 County Home. One hundred and twenty acres were pur- 
 chased, located upon the Lockwood-Greenfield public road 
 and about half way distant between the two cities. At the 
 time of the purchase there was a two-story frame dwelling 
 upon this land, but during the last ten years there has been 
 added three additional structures of brick, with concrete 
 floors and sanitary equipment, one for the women, one for 
 the men, and the third a general dining hall. In addition 
 to this there is the laundry, a water system, and other im- 
 provements, making it possible to care for these unfor- 
 tunate people, giving them many of the comforts of a real
 
 JOHEPH H. RENFRO AND WIFE.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 249 
 
 home. The farm is well supplied with live stock, farm im- 
 plements and garden accessories. The Superintendent is 
 employed annually by the County Court and no expense is 
 spared and no false economy practiced when the interest 
 of the wards is at stake. 
 
 COUNTY OFFICERS. 
 
 County Court Justices and Judges Nelson McDowell, 
 1841-45 ; William Penn and David Hunter, 1841-42 : Eshan 
 A. Brown, 1842-44; P. T. Andrews, 1844-45; Isaac Routh 
 and D. S. Clarkson, 1844. There are no records to show 
 how long the latter two served, nor who were their imme- 
 diate successors, but records do show that Peter Hoyle, 
 Edward L. Matlock and Lemuel L. Carlock were serving 
 in 1852, and continued to serve until 1854, after which the 
 complete list, except for the war period, is as follows, viz: 
 Newell Gates, Samuel N. King and C. F. Hardwick, 1854- 
 58 ; John C. Wetsel and Britian Finley, 1858 to war period ; 
 Daniel W. Scott, 1858-60; James R. Witt, 1860 to war 
 period. Mark A. Garrison, Joseph V. Grisham and Willis 
 G. Dodson, serving at end of war period, held their last 
 session in October, 1866 ; E. H. Travis, 1866-72 ; S. A. Harsh- 
 barger, 1866-68 ; J. T. Hembree, 1866-72 ; S. S. Butterneld, 
 1869-73; Robert Cowan, Samuel E. Shaw, Thomas J. Car- 
 son and A. D. Hudspeth, judges, representing, respectively, 
 the First, Second, Third and Fourth Judicial Districts of 
 the county, and R. A. Clark, presiding judge at large, from 
 1873 to 1875 ; J. M. Stookey, sole judge from 1875 to 1876 ; 
 John N. Landers, sole judge from 1876 to 1878 ; Samuel E. 
 Shaw, presiding justice, 1878-82; James McClelland and 
 George AY. Whitesides, associate justices, 1878-80; T. W. 
 Davenport and George W. Wells, associate judges, 1880-82 ; 
 George W. Wells, presiding judge, 1882-86; E. C. Gillett, 
 presiding judge, 1886, term expires 1890 ; T. T. Ellis and 
 S. L. Collins, associate judges, 1882-84 ; T. T. Ellis and W. 
 M. Brown, associate judges, 1884-86; S. H. Wheeler and 
 Fred A. Pierson, associate judges, 1886-88 ; W. N. Poe and 
 Fred Schnelle, associate judges, 1888 to 1890.
 
 250 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 O. H. Barker, Presiding Judge, 1890 to 1894. 
 
 A. G. Udell, Associate Judge, 1890 to 1892. 
 
 W. X. Poe, Associate Judge, 1890 to 1892. 
 
 G. W. Evans, Associate Judge, 1892 to 1894. 
 
 T. T. Ellis, Associate Judge, 1892 Died in office. 
 
 W. C. llolman( Associate Judge, appointed to fill 
 vacancy. 
 
 J/X. Landers, Presiding Judge, 1894 to 1898. 
 
 W. K. Dye, Associate Judge, 1894 to 189G. 
 
 J. C. Wood, Associate Judge, 1894 to 1896. 
 
 John X. Scott, Associate Judge, 1896 to 1898. 
 
 Walter Builing'ton, Associate Judge, 1896 to 1898. 
 
 John X. Landers, Presiding Judge, 1898 to 1902. 
 
 S. M. Shaw, Associate Judge, 1898 to 1900. 
 
 J. M. Brickey, Associate Judge, 1898 to 1900. 
 
 S. M. Shaw, Associate Judge, 19UC) to 1902. 
 
 J. M. Brickey, Associate Judge, 1900 to 1902. 
 
 J. L. King, Presiding Judge, 1902 to 1906. 
 
 \V. X. Poe, Associate Judge, 1902 to 1904. 
 
 J. W. Davenport, Associate Judge, 1902 to 1904. 
 
 J. L. Glass, Associate Judge, 1904 to 1906. 
 
 G. AY. Hamic, Associate Judge, 1904 to 1906. 
 
 J. F. Johnson, Presiding Judge, 1906 to 1910. 
 
 J. X. Scott, Associate Judge, 1906 to 1908. 
 
 Frank E. Chatam, Associate Judge, 1906 to 1908. 
 
 \V. C. Ilolman, Associate Judge, 1908. Died in office. 
 
 S. M. Shaw appointed to fill unexpired term. 
 
 Thomas McArthur, Associate Judge, 1908 to 1910. 
 
 J. L. King, Presiding Judge, 1910 to 1914. 
 
 Elwood Hush, Associate Judge, 1910 to 1912. 
 
 T. P. Stockton, Associate Judge, 1910 to 1912. 
 
 J. B. McLemore, Associate Judge, 1912 to 1914. 
 
 1). C. Hook, Associate Judge, 1912 to 1914. 
 
 T. M. Walker, Presiding Judge, 1914 to 1918. 
 
 l-'red Frye, Associate Judge, 1914 to 1916. 
 
 John <'. McComiell, Associate Judge, 1914 to 1916. 
 
 L. F. Evans, Associate Judge, 1916 to 1918. 
 
 J. \V. Waddle, Associate Judge, 1916 to 1918. 
 Circuit Court Judges. C. S. Yancey, 1856; William C. 
 Price, I,s0ij-fj7; John H. Chenault, 1857 to war period;
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 251 
 
 John C. Price, 1863-69; Benjamin L. Hendricks, 1869-72; 
 John D. Parkinson, 1872-80;' Charles G. Burton, 1880-86; 
 D. P. Stratton, 1886-92; D. P. Stratton, 1892-98; H. C. 
 Tiinmons, 1898-1904; Levin W. Shafer, 1904-05 deceased 
 in office, J. B. Johnson appointed till next general elec- 
 tion, 1906; B. G. Thurman, 1906-10, nnexpired term; B. G. 
 Thurman, 3910-16; B. G. Thurman, 1916. 
 
 County Court Clerks Joseph Allen, 1841-45; Nelson 
 McDowell, 1845-60; D. C. Eastin, I860 to spring of 1861; 
 Nelson McDowell, 1863-66; N. K. Moore, 1866-68; N. B. 
 McDowell, 1868-74; J. R. Tarrant, 1874-86; C. Z. Russell, 
 1886-94; C. W. Montgomery, 1894-1902; A. H. Montgomery, 
 1902-06; J. W. Bell, 1906-10; 0. H. Divine, 1910-14; J. C. 
 AVebb, 1914. 
 
 Circuit Court Clerks Prior to the spring of 1861, the 
 clerk of the county court was also clerk of the circuit 
 court. D. C. Eastin, who was serving as clerk when the 
 Civil War began, refused to take the oath of allegiance 
 to the United States, as required by the State Conven- 
 tion, which met in February, 1861, to consider the question 
 of secession, and thereby vacated the office, and after 
 that some time during the war period and also during a 
 period for which the records have been destroyed the 
 office of the clerk of the county court and clerk of the 
 circuit court were separated, and W. K. Lathim became 
 clerk of the circuit court, and served until 1865, after 
 which the list of circuit court clerks have been as follows, 
 viz: Benjamin Appleby, 1856-66; Arch M. Long, 1866-74; 
 D. G. Young, 1874-82; E. T. Kennedy, 1882-86; John A. 
 Davis, 1886-90; W. C. Young, 1890-94 ;'j. M. Pidcock, 1894- 
 1902; C. A. Ketclmm, 1902-10; T. A. Scott, 1910-14; W. D. 
 Brown, 1914. 
 
 Sheriffs. Asa G. Smith, 1841-42; William G. Blake, 
 1842, six months; M. H. Allison, 1842-43; F. R. McFall, 
 1843-45; A. D. Hudspeth, 1845-48; James J. Tucker, 
 1848-52; A. D. Hudspeth, 1852-54; John M. Tarrant, 
 1854-56; John S. Pemberton, 1856-58; John M. Tarrant, 
 1858-60; F. M. Hastings, 1860 to some time during the 
 Civil War. E. Sha\v was sheriff at the close of the Civil
 
 252 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 War, and served until 1866; B. R. Ragsdale, 1866-68; 
 Alfred Kennedy, 1868-72: John E. Garrett, 1872-74; T. 
 J. Carter, 1874-76; J. R. J. Appleby, 1876-78; James C. 
 Dunaway, "1878-80; George W. Whitesides, 1880-82; Enoch 
 K. Shae'k'/iford, 1882-86; J. M. Divine, 1886-88; J. M. 
 Divine, 18S8-1890; T. A. McConnell, 1890-94; Morris Mil- 
 ler, 1S94-1S96; Frank Hudson, 1896-1898; U. S. Keran, 
 1*98-1902; Isaac Horton, 1902-1904; Tel Murphy, 1904- 
 11)00; W. R. Farmer, 1906-1908; T. B. McGuire, 1908- 
 1912; I. A. Hall, 1912-1916; B. W. Smith, 1916. 
 
 Prosecuting Attorneys Since 1872. David A. De Ar- 
 mond, 1872-73; Henry Merrill, 1873-74; B. G. Thurman, 
 1874-76; J. F. Duckwall, 1876-80; W. K. Pyle, 1880-86; S. 
 A. Payne, 1*86-88; S. A. Payne, 1888-1890; Seymour Hoyt, 
 1890-1892; Seymour Iloyt-i 892-1 894; S. A. Payne, 1894- 
 1S96; Mason Talbutt, i896-1898; Mason Talbutt, 1898- 
 1900; R. D. Payne, 1900-1902; A. J. Young, 1902-1904; C. 
 F. Xewman, 1904-1906; Howard Ragsdale, 1906-1908; Ed. 
 Frieze, 1908-1910; Ed. Frieze, 1910-1912; L. A. Wetzel, 
 1912-1914, L. A. Wetzel, 1914-1916; R. D. Payne, 1916. 
 
 Collectors. Prior to 1872, the sheriff of the county 
 was, by virtue of his office, collector of the revenues. The 
 office of collector was established in 1872, and R. B. 
 Stephenson was elected, as collector, and served until 
 1*74, after which the revenues were collected by township 
 collectors, under the township organization system, until 
 July, 1S77, when Alfred Kennedy was appointed county 
 collector, 1o serve until the next general election in 1878, 
 and since that date the collectors have been as follows, 
 viz.: W. R. Carlock, 1878-80; E. R. Hughes, 1880-86; (). 
 \l. Ilembree, l8*(j-SS; Edgar Clark, 1888-90; Edgar Clark, 
 1890-1X92; R. C. Pyle, 1S92-1896; W. F. Bryant, 1896- 
 1*9S; .1. F. Stockton, 1898-1902; T. A. Davis,' 1902-1904; 
 A. F. Sandemeyer, 1904-1907. 
 
 County voted in Township Organization law under 
 
 which the County Treasurer became ex-officio Collector: 
 
 M. Oui.'k being County Treasurer at the time filled the 
 
 unexpired term of A. F. Sandmeyer until the general
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 2FJ3 
 
 election of 1908 when he was elected for two successive 
 terms, 1908-1916; J. B. Lorah, 1916. 
 
 Treasurers. A. H. Allison, 1854-56; D. L. McMillen, 
 1856-60; W. W. Holland, 1860-61; R. S. Jacobs, - -; 
 
 John H, Howard, 1866-72; Alfred Kennedy, 1872-74; 
 Lewis M. Murphy, 1874, July to December; W. R, Russell, 
 1874-76; L. M. Murphy, 1876-78; T. J. VanOsdell, 1878- 
 80; C. W. Griffith, 1880-84; James L. Wetzel, 1884-86; R. 
 S. Jacobs, 1886-88; S. W. Baker, 1888 to 1890 : John W. 
 McDowell, 1890 to 1892; John Y\ r . McDowell, 1892 to 
 1894; S. L. Collins, 1894 to 1896; D. W. Edwards, 1896 
 to 1898; P. D. Stringfellow, 1898 to 1900; Harry H. Davis, 
 1900, died in office; I. N. Hoi-ton, 1904 to 1908; S. M. 
 Quick, 1908 to 1916; J. B. Lorah, 1916. 
 
 Recorders. Prior to January 1, 1883, the clerk of the 
 circuit court had, from the organization of the county, 
 been ex-officio recorder, and ,prior to the election of a 
 circuit court clerk, separate from the office of clerk of the 
 county court, the county clerk was clerk of both courts, 
 and also recorder. Since a separate office has been es- 
 tablished for the recorder, the officials have been O. S. 
 Rag-land, from 1882 to 1886; W. E. Shaw, 1886-1890; J. T. 
 Cantrell, 1890-1894; T. D. Kirby, 1894-1898; I. T. Sloan, 
 1898-1902; AV. Y. McLemore, 1902-1906; John R. Clopton, 
 1906-1910; H. H. Finley, 1910-1914; H. H. Finlcy, 1914. 
 
 Judges of the Probate Court. Peter Hoyle, 1845-47; 
 Matthias H. Allison, 1847-50; Andres D. Hudspeth, 1850- 
 52: Matthias H. Allison, 1852-56: D. C. Eastin, 1856-59; 
 Benjamin Applefey, 1859-60; Nelson McDowell, 1860-61; 
 -Columbus Talbutt, 1863-64; Nelson Mc- 
 Dowell, 1864-66; Benjamin Appleby, 1866-68; Nelson Mc- 
 Dowell, 1868-70; Levin W. Shafer, 1870-72; Orlando H. 
 Baker, 1872-74; L. P. Downing, 1874-75; James M. Stook- 
 ey, sole judge of county court, 1875-76; John N. Landers, 
 sole judge of county court, 1876-78; Seymour Ployt, 1878- 
 82; Mason Talbutt, 1882-86; W. K. Pyle, 1886-1890; Al- 
 fred Kennedy, 1890-1894; Alfred Kennedy, 1894-1898; C. 
 L. Pyle, 1898-1902; W. M. Holland, 1902-1906; W. M. Hoi-
 
 254 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 land, 1906-1910; C. W. Montgomery, 1910-1914; C. W. 
 
 Montgomery, 1914 . 
 
 Surveyors. B. F. Walker, 1841-46; William Ander- 
 son, 1846-50; X. H. Hampton, 1850-55; R. L. McGuire, 
 1855-60; T. A. Switzler, 1860-61; E. S. Rook, 1861-68; 
 James M. Travis, 1868-72; A. H. McPherson, 1872-74; 
 Arcli M. Long, 1875, April to November; James M. Travis, 
 1875-84; Charles E. Woody, 1884-88; Arch M. Long, 1888- 
 1892; Benjamin Freedle, 1892 to 1896; J. C. Hedgecock, 
 1896 to 1900; W. H. Vanhooser, 1900 to 1904; Ward Mc- 
 Connell, 1904 to 1908; John W. Scott, 1908 to 1912; T. K. 
 McComiell, 1912 to 1916: M. W. Allison, 1916.
 
 Chapter 14 
 
 JUDICIAL AND OFFICIAL HISTORY. 
 
 Courts. 
 
 County Court. The formation of this court has been 
 mentioned in connection with the organization of the 
 county. It was originally composed of three county 
 justices, the first three being appointed by the governor 
 of the state, and their successors elected by the people, 
 and continued to be thus formed until 1873. In May, 1872, 
 five petitions, containing in the aggregate the signatures 
 of three hundred citizens of the county, were presented to 
 the county court. The petitions read, in substance, as fol- 
 lows: 
 
 To the Honorable County Court of Dade County, Mis- 
 souri: Your petitioners ask that your honorable body 
 submit to the voters of Dade County, the question of or- 
 ganizing the county under the new law for township or- 
 ganization, by which the present county court shall be 
 abolished and a new court organized under the law. 
 
 In compliance with the prayer of the petition, the 
 court ordered ''that the question of township organization, 
 under the act approved March 18, 1872, be submitted to 
 the qualified voters at the general election in 1872, by bal- 
 lot to be written or printed, 'For Township Organiza- 
 tion,' or, 'Against Township Organization,' to be can- 
 vassed and returned in like manner as votes for state 
 and county officers." 
 
 On awaiting the votes after the election, it was found 
 that 886 votes were cast in favor of township organization, 
 and 439 against it; the votes by municipal township 
 being- : 
 
 Township Organization. 
 
 For Against 
 
 Center 148 129 
 
 Morgan 216 19 
 
 Sac . 47 54
 
 256 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 North 114 11 
 
 South 18 57 
 
 Polk 77 53 
 
 Cedar North Division 73 5 
 
 Cedar South Division 45 4 
 
 Marion 58 2 
 
 Grant 63 
 
 Rock Prairie 6 86 
 
 Smith 21 20 
 
 In May, 1873, the county, court, under the provisions 
 of the township organization law, divided the county into 
 four districts, composed of the several townships, as fol- 
 lows: 
 
 District No. 1 to contain Morgan, Polk and Rock 
 Prairie Townships; District No. 2 to contain Sac and 
 Center townships; District No. 3 to contain North, Cedar 
 and Marion Townships; District No. 4 to contain South, 
 Smith and Grant Townships. An election was then 
 ordered to be held on the 6th day of June following, for 
 the purpose of electing, as provided by the new law, a 
 county court judge in each district, and one for the county 
 at large. The election being held, it was found that R. A. 
 Clark was elected at large as presiding judge of the 
 county, and that Robert Cowan, Samuel B. Shaw, Thomas 
 J. Carson and A. D. Hudspeth were elected judges, re- 
 spectively, of the First, Second, Third and Fourth dis- 
 tricts. Thus the county court continued to be organized 
 until 1875, when township organization was abolished, and 
 the court, under a new law, was made to consist of one 
 judge only, together with the other usual attendant of- 
 ficers, clerk and sheriff. J. M. Stookey was the first sole 
 judge serving from 1875 to 1876. He was succeeded by 
 John X. Landers, who served until 1876, when another 
 change \vas made in the formation of the court, it going 
 b;ick to the old system of three county court justices, 
 under which it continued to be composed until it was re- 
 organized under the new law of 1877. This law, en- 
 lit led, "An act to provide for a uniform system of county 
 courts," approved April 27, 1887, provided that each
 
 
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 257 
 
 county should be divided into two districts as nearly equal 
 in population as possible without dividing municipal 
 townships, and, at the general election in 1880, and every 
 two years thereafter, there should be elected in each dis- 
 trict an associate judge of the county court, and, at the 
 general election in 1882, and every four years thereafter, 
 a presiding judge of the court should be elected at large. 
 
 In compliance with this law, the county court divided 
 the county into two districts the Eastern to be composed 
 of the municipal townships of South, Rock Prairie, Polk, 
 Morgan and Sac, and the Western, of the municipal town- 
 ships of Cedar, Marion, Grant, Smith, Center and North. 
 In accordance with the law last recited, and the com- 
 pliance with it, the county court has ever been, and still 
 continues to be composed. Under the head of " County 
 Officers," a list of all the county court justices and judges, 
 as shown by the records, may be seen. 
 
 In December, 1856, the county court of Bade County, 
 appointed Arch M. Long, as agent to select the swamp 
 lands of the county, under the act of Congress donating 
 these lands to the state. The lands were selected by Mr. 
 Long, but the county failed to obtain a title thereto, hence 
 the school fund of the county was never increased from 
 the proceeds of the sale of any swamp lands. 
 
 Probate Court. The county court exercised jurisdic- 
 tion over all probate business until the probate court was 
 established in 1845. This court held a special session at 
 the house of William Penn, beginning, on the 15th day of 
 March, 1841, for the transaction of the first probate busi- 
 ness after the county was organized. The first admin- 
 istrator was William C. Campbell, who was appointed to 
 administer on the estate of Robert Alexander, deceased. 
 He filed a bond in the sum of $3,500, with Peter Tloyle as 
 surety, conditioned for the faithful performance of his 
 duties. Robert Graham and John Edsall were appointed 
 witnesses to assist him in examining the books, papers and 
 accounts of the decedent, and perfecting an invoice of the 
 property. Redden Crisp, the second administrator, was 
 appointed to administer on the estate of John Bostick, de-
 
 268 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 ceased. As such, he gave bond in the sum of $800, with 
 William Lewis and Bartholomew Millholland as sureties. 
 Zepheniah Lacy and William Lewis were appointed wit- 
 nesses to assist him, etc. The first will probated in the 
 county was that of Thomas Bowles, deceased. It was 
 presented by Sarah Bowles, the executrix, and proved by 
 John H. Praddy, Marietta Praddy and John P. W. Bowles, 
 the three subscribing witnesses thereto. In November, 
 1841, James Ventioner was appointed guardian of George 
 W. Bearden, infant heir of Lambert S. Bearden, deceased. 
 These were the first guardian and ward in the county. 
 The first public administrator was John C. Wetzel. 
 
 The first judge of the Probate court was Peter Hoyle, 
 who received his commission as such from Gov. John C. 
 Edwards, the instrument being dated August 15, 1845. 
 Hoyle qualified as probate judge, August 26, 1845, and 
 made his first entry of business on the record, Feb- 
 ruary 9, 1846. A separate judge continued to be elected 
 for the probate court until 1875, at which time the juris- 
 diction of this court was assumed, under the law, by the 
 sole judge of the county court, and exercised by him until 
 the office of a sole county court judge was abolished, after 
 which separate judges were elected, and still continue to 
 be elected, for the probate court. (See "County Of- 
 ficers.") 
 
 Circuit Court. The first record of the proceedings of 
 this court has been destroyed, consequently a few items, 
 such as the first grand and petit juries, the first business 
 transacted, and trials had, cannot be given. The first rec- 
 ord of the circuit court preserved is that of the October 
 term, 1845, when C. S. Yancey was judge. When the court 
 house was burned, in 1863, a certain individual, against 
 whom stood a record of criminal charges, cut out from 
 one of the books the pages containing the record of 
 proceedings from October 1860 to October, 1863. This 
 court, as well as the others, was somewhat interrupted in 
 holding its sessions during the war period. 
 
 The Bade County Bar. The legal bar of Dade County 
 has for many years been noted for its brilliant attorneys.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 269 
 
 Many of them have gained distinction, not only in the 
 local courts but in the higher tribunals of the state. Others 
 have gained a statewide reputation as public speakers and 
 politicians. The Dade County Bar as it is now constituted 
 is composed of the following local attorneys: 
 
 Mason Talbutt, S. A. Payne, A. J. Young, Ben M. 
 Neale, Fred L. Shafer, R. D. Payne, Elmer E. Pyle, Ed- 
 win Frieze, Will R. Bowles, all of Greenfield and E. R. 
 Hightower and S. A. McMillen of Lockwood. 
 
 Criminal Record. The county of Dade has not been 
 as extensively cursed with crime as many of the older 
 counties of the state, though her record in that respect is 
 sufficiently appalling. Only two executions for the crime 
 of murder have taken place in the county, and only one of 
 these for a murder committed within its limits. This one 
 was the execution of Peter Douglas, a slave, who, about 
 the year 1848, killed his wife and two or three of his 
 children, and then attempted to kill himself. He was 
 tried for the offense, found guilty, and, in accordance 
 with the sentence of the court, was executed on the gal- 
 lows in the town of Greenfield. During the war period, a 
 number of murders were committed in the county, and at 
 the close thereof a number of persons were indicted and 
 arrested for the offense, but before trial, the cases against 
 them were nolle prosequied under proclamation of the 
 president. 
 
 In December, 1873, a colored man named Monroe 
 Richardson was indicted for the murder of another colored 
 man named William Miller. He was arrested, placed in 
 jail, made his escape therefrom, ran away, and has never 
 been re-arrested. At the October term, 1879, of the Dade 
 Circuit Court, Thomas B. Hopper was tried on change of 
 venue from Cedar County, for the murder in that county 
 of Samuel C. Ham. He was found guilty of murder in 
 the first degree and was sentenced to be hanged. He then 
 took an appeal to the Supreme Court, where the sentence 
 was confirmed, and, in accordance therewith, he was, on 
 the 25th day of June, 1880, executed upon the gallows, at 
 Greenfield.
 
 260 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Early in 1881, Donald McElrath, an officer, was 
 killed in the town of Greenfield by Taylor Underwood, 
 while attempting to arrest him on a charge of crime. 
 Underwood was indicted for the murder of McElrath at 
 the April term of the court in that year and, on being ar- 
 rainged for trial, was granted a change of venue to Barton 
 County, where he was afterwards tried and found guilty of 
 murder in the first degree, and was sentenced to be hanged. 
 He then took an appeal to the supreme court, where the 
 judgment was reversed, and he remanded for new trial. 
 On being arrainged for the second trial, he plead guilty to 
 man-slaughter, and was sentenced to the penitentiary for 
 life. 
 
 In 1885 there was considerable petty thieving carried 
 on in and about the town of Everton, and George Burlis 
 was suspected of being engaged in the business; where- 
 upon a mob assembled and captured Burlis, took him out 
 in the woods, and tried to make him confess. Failing in 
 this, they told him to run, and when he ran, some one or 
 more of them shot at and killed him. Afterward Jesse P. 
 Small, Jacob Sample, S. IT. Wilson, Jr., and G. R. Gar- 
 rison were severally indicted for the murder of Burlis. 
 Small was tried for the offense at the April term of court 
 in 1887, and acquitted; whereupon the case against the 
 other defendants were nolle prosequied. Prior to the kill- 
 ing of Burlis, a man, in attempting to perpetrate a theft, 
 had been wounded by a shot from a revolver or gun, and it 
 was supposed Burlis was the man, but it was found, after 
 he was killed, that his body had not received the wound. 
 After the death of another individual in the place, his 
 body was discovered to have been wounded, which led to 
 the suspicion that he, instead of Burlis, was the guilty 
 one. 
 
 In November, 1887, Daniel Pippinger was indicted for 
 the murder of Ephriam Walker, and, upon entering a plea 
 of guilty of manslaughter at the November term, 1888, he 
 was sentenced to serve a term of two years in the peniten- 
 tiary.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 261 
 
 On the night of July 3, 1881, a band of disguised in- 
 dividuals went to the jail in Greenfield, and took William 
 Underwood, James Butler, Jr., and Frank Craft, who were 
 confined therein on a charge of horse stealing, and hanged 
 them until they were dead, and left their bodies suspended 
 from the limbs of the trees on the west side of the court 
 house, where they were discovered the next morning by 
 the citizens of the town. These unfortunate men were 
 supposed to belong to a regularly organized gang of horse- 
 thieves. Though this was an unlawful and summary way 
 of inflicting punishment, it is said that it had the effect of 
 breaking up the horse stealing business in Dade county.
 
 Chapter 15 
 
 GENERAL RESOURCES AND STATISTICS. 
 
 Mineral Resources. The mineral deposits of the 
 county consists of coal, iron, zinc and fire-clay. Coal has 
 been discovered in several places in the northwestern 
 part, and the McCluey Mines, owned by Robert McCluey; 
 the McGarvey Mines, owned by Samuel McGarvey; the 
 Star Banks, owned by W. L. Burnett, Jr.; the Seaton 
 Banks, owned by J. R. Seaton, and many others, have 
 been opened and operated by their respective owners. The 
 eastern limits of the coal beds, so far as prospected, extend 
 to Cedar Creek, and as far south as its head. There are 
 three distinct strata, the first, or surface stratum, rang- 
 ing from one and a half to three feet in thickness. Lower 
 strata run from two to five feet in thickness. The upper 
 or surface stratum crops out in many places along the 
 valleys and streams. As far as prospected all the strata 
 are soft bituminous coal. It usually sells at about $1.75 
 per ton at the banks. Estimated products for the winter 
 months of 1886-87 were Robert McCluey Mines 60,000 
 bushels; twelve other mines, 135,000 bushels. Number 
 of men employed, 75 to 90; distance from railroad, eight 
 miles. 
 
 The iron deposits exist mostly in the northeastern 
 portion of the county in Morgan township. Solid masses 
 of iron ore have been discovered on the surface in many 
 localities. At an early date in the settlement of the 
 county, a small forge was erected on Sac River, where the 
 ore from this region was smelted and manufactured into 
 iron. For the want of transportation the work was 
 abandoned, and no further developments of the iron re- 
 sources in that region have been made. 
 
 Zinc was discovered in Dade County in 1874, at Corry, 
 ten miles northeast of Greenfield; at Pemberton, two inilcs 
 further south on Sac river, and at the McGee diggings, a 
 short distance farther up the river, and nearly due east of
 
 263 
 
 Greenfield. These deposits consist of carbonites, silicate 
 and blende, in almost unlimited and apparently inexhaust- 
 ible bodies, from which, since 1784, thousands of tons of 
 raw ores have been shipped annually to zinc furnaces at 
 La Salle, Illinois; Cherokee, Kansas; Joplin, Missouri and 
 other points. Lead mining, however, is the over-topping 
 mining industry of Bade County. In the spring of 1875, 
 some miners, while mining for zinc, about ten miles north- 
 east of Greenfield, and east of Sac river about two miles, 
 and near where the mining town of Corry is now situated, 
 struck a boulder of lead weighing 50,000 pounds only a 
 few feet below the surface. The excitement grew intense. 
 Hundreds of miners, prospectors and capitalists flocked to 
 the spot. Other rich discoveries of lead rapidly followed. 
 The Dade County Mining and Smelting Company was or- 
 ganized by the citizens of Dade county. Furnaces were 
 erected, and the town of Corry laid out. At the close of 
 the year, 1875, over half a million pounds of lead had been 
 mined and smelted. 
 
 This company still continues the business, and the 
 amount of lead mined and smelted in the county since the 
 ore was first discovered and the mines opened amounts to 
 several million of pounds, while the amount of zinc that 
 has been mined and shipped from the county reaches 
 many thousands of tons. Large deposits of fire-clay of 
 superior quality exists in the southeastern portion of the 
 county near Rock Prairie, about twelve miles southeast 
 of Greenfield on the line of the Kansas City & Mem- 
 phis Railroad. A pottery has been established at this 
 place, and a large quantity of earthenware and tiling has 
 been manufactured. 
 
 Manufacturing. Dade County contains all the ele- 
 ments which go to make up a good manufacturing center; 
 coal, iron, zinc, lead, fire-clay, and the best building stone 
 in the west. The stone for the United States building at 
 Fort Smith was taken from the stone quarries in Dade 
 county, which are said to be superior in quality to any 
 building stone in this part of the country. Lime is also 
 manufactured in this county. Some of the foregoing has
 
 264 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 been compiled or quoted from a carefully prepared article 
 by a well-posted citizen of Dade County, the same being 
 verified by existing facts. 
 
 Dade County is abundantly supplied with water 
 power, and several flouring mills and saw-mills have been 
 erected on her principal water-courses. On the Sac River 
 are two flouring mills with the full roller process for the 
 manufacture of flour; and there are several grist-mills on 
 Turnback and Limestone Creeks. There are also a number 
 of waterpower saw mills in the county. 
 
 Agriculture, Stock Raising and Horticulture. Dade 
 County is well adapted to general agricultural pursuits, 
 and, on account of its mild climate and excellent supply 
 of water, it is especially well suited to the raising of stock. 
 The mild climate also renders the growing of fruits a 
 profitable undertaking. Wheat growing has risen from 
 an experimental branch of farming to one of the leading 
 crops. The early settlers of the county, coming mostly 
 from Kentucky and Tennessee, introduced the wooden 
 mold-board and bull tongue, with which the farming was 
 principally done prior to the Civil Wai. After the close 
 of that struggle, with the coming of settlers from more 
 northern portions of the United States came the modern 
 implements of the country, as well as better methods of 
 farming, and the result has been a very great improve- 
 ment in farming, but yet the room for improvements has 
 by no means been fully occupied. 
 
 Owing to the mild temperature, high altitude, and 
 slight trouble from insects, fruit has always done well in 
 Dade County. Before the county was connected by rail 
 with Kansas, thousands of wagons came annually from 
 that state to this part of Missouri for apples. Kansas 
 is still supplied with fruit from this part of Missouri, but 
 mostly now by rail instead of by wagons. Apples, peaches, 
 pears, plums, especially wild plums, and all the smaller 
 fruits common to this latitude, grow here in great abund- 
 ance and mature to great perfection. Grapes, both culti- 
 vated and wild, produce abundantly. Great quantities 
 of wine are made from the native grapes. Fruit raising
 
 THK P. M. SXEKI) DRUG STOKK, 
 Greenfield.
 
 DR. T. R. KYLE.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 265 
 
 for the market is still in its infancy, but farmers are 
 planting extensive orchards and preparing for the future. 
 The Ben Davis apple is the variety mostly cultivated for 
 the market. A large orchard of trees loaded with this 
 beautiful variety of apple is one of the most attractive 
 natural scenes ever beheld. 
 
 Statistics. To show agricultural and stock-raising 
 resources of the county, the following statistics are taken 
 from the U. S. census reports for 1880: Number of farms, 
 1756; improved lands, 98,290 acres; value of farms and 
 improvements, $1,915,817; value of farm implements, 
 $103,229; value of live stock, $702,328; estimated value of 
 all farm productions for 1879, $554,972. The same report 
 gives the amount of vegetable productions for the year 
 1879, as follows; buckwheat 465 bushels; Indian corn, 
 1,373,896 bushels; oats, 178,978 bushels; wheat, 110,157 
 bushels; rye, 1,905 bushels; hay, 2,602 tons; Irish pota- 
 toes, 16,860 bushels; sweet potatoes, 4,980 bushels; to- 
 bacco, 5,442 pounds. The reader should bear in mind 
 that all these productions did not come from the whole 
 area of the county, but only from the acres under cultiva- 
 tion of the 98,280 acres of improved lands, the latter being 
 only about three-tenths of the whole area of the country. 
 
 The amount of live stock in the county, as shown by 
 the report, was as follows: horses, 5,332; mules and asses, 
 1,368; meat cattle, 21,159; sheep, 12,019; swine, 31,432; 
 pounds of wool, 46,354. To show the increase, or decrease 
 in the number of head of live stock from 1880 to 1888, 
 the following statement of the number of animals in the 
 county as returned by the assessor for the purpose of 
 taxation for the latter year, is given; horses, 7,928; 
 mules and asses, 2,280; meat cattle, 26,244; sheep, 5,923; 
 swine, 26,426. A comparison of these figures shows a large 
 increase in the number of horses, mules and asses and 
 meat cattle, and a large decrease in the number of sheep 
 and hogs. The decrease in number of sheep for the eight 
 years was 6,069, being more than half the number in the 
 county in 1880. This rate of decrease if continued, will 
 soon drive the industry of raising sheep from the county.
 
 266 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 The cause for it must be the decrease in the price of 
 wool, and what caused the decrease in the price of wool 
 cannot be discussed here. The decrease in the number of 
 hogs, as shown for the same time, amounts to 5,006, but 
 this can be accounted for by the fact that the census re- 
 port shows the number of hogs raised during the pre- 
 ceeding year, including those sold and slaughtered, while 
 the assessor's report shows only the number on hand at a 
 certain time when taxes accrue. This, to a very limited 
 extent, is also true with reference to the sheep, but only 
 so, as sheep are raised almostly entirely for the wool pro- 
 duct, only a few being sold or slaughtered. In all prob- 
 ability, the number of hogs now raised in the county is 
 much greater than in 1880. Stock raising, with the ex- 
 ception of sheep, is very profitable in Dade county, and the 
 farmers have introduced the best and finest kinds of 
 animals. 
 
 Population. The population of Dade County was, in 
 1850, 4,246; in 1860, 7,072; in 1870, 8,683; in 1880, 12,- 
 557. The colored poulation, including the foregoing, was 
 in 1860, 351; in 1870, 204; in 1880, 248. Nearly all the 
 colored people enumerated in 1860 were slaves, that being 
 before the abolition of the institution of slavery. The 
 census of 1890 will show a marked increase in the entire 
 population of the county, as it is increasing considerably 
 by immigration. The population of the e.ounty in 1880, by 
 municipal townships, was as follows; Cedar, 1,161; Center, 
 including Greenfield, 1,968; Grant, 628, Marion, 594; 
 Morgan, 1,679; North, 1,200; Polk, 1,117; Rock Prairie, 
 1,097; Sac, 1,200; Smith, 741; South, 1143. 
 
 Taxable Wealth and Taxation. As a matter of course, 
 the taxable wealth of the county at its organization was 
 but meagre, consisting only of the limited amount of 
 property owned by the few pioneer settlers. The following 
 table shows the amount of taxable wealth accumulated 
 from the settlement of the territory composing the county, 
 u p to the year, 1880, and increase thereon from that time 
 up to 1888:
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 267 
 
 Real Estate $ 904,563 $1,537,046 $ 632,483 
 
 Personal property 776,757 1,210,710 433,953 
 
 Merchants' property.... 64,432 104,407 39,975 
 
 Railroad property 338,055 338,055 
 
 Telegraph property 3,838 3,838 
 
 Total $1,745,752 $3,194,056 $1,448,304 
 
 POPULATION STATISTICS, DADE COUNTY. 
 
 Poulation last Federal Census; color, sex and nativity 
 of inhabitants and birthplace of foreigners; other facts: 
 
 Total population 15,613 Denmark 1 
 
 Rural population. . . .15,613 England 25 
 
 White population 15,378 France 1 
 
 Negro population .... 235 Germany 149 
 
 Native white : 
 
 L5,149 Holland 
 
 1 
 
 Foreign born 
 
 229 Ireland 
 
 2 
 
 Male inhabitants ..... 
 
 7,960 Italy 
 
 8 
 
 Female inhabitants. . 
 
 7,653 Russia 
 
 2 
 
 Dwellings, number. . . 
 
 3,530 Scotland 
 
 2 
 
 Males of voting age. . 
 
 4,080 Sweden 
 
 1 
 
 Families, number.... 
 
 3,571 Switzerland 
 
 22 
 
 Foreign Nationalities: 
 
 Wales , 
 
 2 
 
 
 4 
 
 
 Belgium 
 
 1 Total 
 
 . . . . 229 
 
 Canada 
 
 8 
 
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 SURPLUS SHIPMENTS, DADE COUNTY, 1912. 
 
 The folowing table gives the commodities shipped 
 from the county in 1912, as supplied by the railroad and 
 express agents on whose accuracy and care it depends how 
 complete they are. Nothing sold and consumed locally 
 is included: 
 Live Stock Farm Crops 
 
 Cattle, head 7,517 Wheat, bu 173,588 
 
 Hogs, head. 27,894 Corn, bu 1,244 
 
 Horses and mules . . . 905 Oats, bu 178 
 
 Sheep, head 5,283 Timothy seed, bu. . . 1,005
 
 268 
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Millet seed, bu 477 
 
 Hay, tons 1,497 
 
 Broom corn, Ibs 9,500 
 
 Pop Corn, Ibs 120 
 
 Blue grass seed, Ibs. 6,900 
 
 Cowpeas, bu 556 
 
 Nuts, pounds 998 
 
 Mill Products 
 
 Flour, bbls 10,211 
 
 Corn meal, Ibs 47,269 
 
 Bran, shipstuff, Ibs.. 62,600 
 
 Feed, chops, Ibs 2,352 
 
 Mine and Quarry 
 
 Products 
 
 Coal, tons 200 
 
 Zinc ore, tons 93 
 
 Forest Products 
 Walnut logs, feet . . . 
 Fence and mine posts 
 Cord wood, cords . . . 
 Farmyard Products 
 Poultry, live, Ibs. . . .634,792 
 Poultry, dressed, Ibs. 19,153 
 
 Eggs, dozen 906,240 
 
 Feathers, Ibs 2,830 
 
 Stone and Clay 
 
 Products 
 
 Lime, tons 864 
 
 Packing House 
 
 Products 
 
 Hides and pelts, Ibs 36,233 
 Dressed meats, Ibs.. . 1,107 
 
 Tallow, Ibs 1,220 
 
 Lard, Ibs 120 
 
 Flowers and Nursery 
 Products 
 
 Nursery stock, Ibs. . 
 Dairy Products 
 
 Butter, Ibs 
 
 Ice cream, gallons . . 
 Milk and Cream, gal. 
 Wool and Mohair 
 
 Wool, pounds 
 
 Liquid Products 
 Vinegar, galons .... 
 Fish and Game 
 
 Products 
 
 Game, Ibs 
 
 Fish, Ibs 
 
 Medicinal Products 
 Roots and herbs, Ibs. 
 
 Ginseng, Ibs 
 
 Vegetables 
 
 Potatoes, bu 
 
 Sweet potatoes, bu. . 
 Canned vegetables 
 
 and fruit, Ibs 
 
 Fruits 
 Miscellaneous fresh, . 
 
 Apples, bbls 
 
 Pears, baskets 
 
 Apiary and Cane 
 
 Products 
 
 Honey, Ibs 
 
 Sorghum molasses, 
 
 gallons 
 
 Unclassified 
 
 Products 
 Junk, cars 
 
 25 
 
 63,122 
 3,535 
 
 92 
 30 
 
 53 
 6 
 
 810 
 
 2,385 
 
 3,137 
 
 9 
 
 224 
 2,375 
 
 STATISTICS, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DADE COUNTY, 
 
 1913-14. 
 
 No. of districts. 
 No. of teachers. 
 
 82 Enumeration of Co 4,672 
 114 Teachers' salaries $35,166.81
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 269 
 
 Incidental exps... 8,035.08 Allotment of State 
 Permanent school school funds... 13,114.32 
 
 fund 40,020.55 
 
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 OUR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. 
 (A Panoramic View of the Schools of Dade County as They 
 
 Are Today.) 
 (By E. H. Carender, County Superintendent.) 
 
 In this chapter we shall discuss the conditions of the 
 schools of Dade county under three divisions, viz.: The 
 Teaching Force, The Buildings and Equipment and The 
 Community Spirit: 
 
 The Teaching Force. During the year 1915-16 there 
 were employed in all of the schools of the county 117 
 teachers, 32 of whom were male, and 85 female. Of this 
 number 74 were teaching in one-room country schools, 
 eight in two-room country schools; 21 were grade teach- 
 ers in town, or village schools and 14 were teachers in high 
 schools. 
 
 Certification. Twenty-five of the teachers of this 
 county during the year just past hold state certificates; 
 nine, life; one 5-year; ten high school teachers training 
 certificates; four normal rural: and one special. Fifteen 
 hold certificates granted by the normal schools, nine of 
 which are diplomas of life tenure, and six elementary. 
 Seventy-seven are county certificates classified as follows: 
 first grade, eleven; second grade, thirty-one; third grade, 
 thirty-three; special, two. 
 
 Training. All have had some normal, or high school, 
 training. Eleven have had only one year of high school 
 training-, twenty-four have had two years, eleven have had 
 three years, and sixty-five have had a full four -year high 
 school course. Seventy-nine have had eight weeks, or 
 more, of normal school training, preparatory for teaching, 
 twenty-three of whom have had two years, or more, of such 
 training. 
 
 Experience. Twenty-four teachers began the year 
 without any previous experience, while forty had five, or 
 more years experience.
 
 270 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Salaries. The lowest salary paid to country school 
 teachers was $35 per month; the highest, $65; town grade 
 teachers averaged a little more than $40; the highest 
 annual salary paid in the county was $1350, for town 
 school superintendency; the annual salary of 20 teachers 
 was less than $300 each, while three received $1,000, or 
 more. The average salary of teachers for the year was: 
 Male, $62.40; female, $46.67; general average, $50.80. 
 
 There are some things that should be recorded about 
 the present corps of Dade county teachers that statistics 
 do not reach. They are as a class very progressive. 
 Almost without exception the interest seems to be centered 
 in improving the conditions. They solicit the criticism and 
 co-operation of the superintendent, and they are con- 
 stantly striving to reach the goal of the present standard 
 school the certificate of approval which is granted only 
 to schools that attain an efficiency of 80% of the modern 
 standard, which is based upon an adequate building with 
 proper seating, heating, lighting, library, and other neces- 
 sary equipment, and good professional standards, and 
 community spirit. The general spirit of the teacher ap- 
 pears to be not, "How can I manage to get 'by' the in- 
 spection?" but, "How high is it possible for me to raise 
 the standard of my school?" Cases of non-co-operation 
 are so rare as to be a negligible quantity. 
 
 Building and Equipment. A very conservative esti- 
 mate places the value of our schood sites and buildings at 
 $113,000, with equipment valued at $25,000. In buildings 
 recently erected, attention has been given to proper light- 
 ing, heating and ventilating; the lighting being flush, 
 on only one side, heating by jacketed stove, and ventila- 
 tion by fresh air pipe and foul air outlet. The style of 
 building has evolved from the uniform box-car type to 
 the more artistic, home-like' structure, ordinarily with 
 cloak rooms and neat porticos. The latest buildings ap- 
 proaching the modern idea are those of Lotus, Union 
 Chapel, Stockton, Meek, Liberty and Pleasant Valley. The 
 best model in the county, considered from every stand- 
 point, is the new high school building Consolidated Dis-
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 271 
 
 trict, No. 1, at Arcola. This building very closely ap- 
 proaches the ideal for a country school building. It is 
 lighted by windows close together on the west side, seated 
 with single desks, heated by basement furnace, ventilated 
 by gravity draft pipes, has a beautiful frontage with halls 
 and cloak-rooms, a work room, or laboratory, a stage and 
 an assembly hall which is separated from the study hall 
 by a rolling partition, making it easy to connect the two 
 rooms for community meetings. Other districts, too num- 
 erous to mention, have broken away from the old unitype 
 schoolhouse in one or more essential points, and school- 
 boards are getting the habit of investigating expert plans 
 before remodelling or building. 
 
 Schools without good working libraries are becoming 
 very scarce. Three-fourths of them report more than 100 
 board bound volumes each in their libraries. All have 
 some sort of library, and practically all of the books are 
 those recommended by the state superintendent for ref- 
 erence, or for supplementary use in class work in the 
 schools. The total number of volumes in the school 
 libraries of the county is about 15,000 or an average of 
 three to each child enumerated. 
 
 Seven districts have voted free textbooks. They are: 
 Gentry, Rock Dale, Higgins, Pickett, Flint Hill, Bryant and 
 Cedarville. 
 
 Practically all schools have an adequate supply of 
 maps; most of them possess a globe, charts, and other 
 minor equipment; many have an organ, a sand table, an 
 elegant teacher's desk, and sanitary drinking fountains. 
 
 Community Spirit. By community spirit we mean 
 the active inclination of the people to establish social 
 centers at home as will lead to a fully developed, well 
 rounded citizenship an educational center, if you please 
 to call it such, that will furnish an elevated type of enter- 
 tainment and instruction for old as well as young, making 
 the school house, or the community church, the center of 
 attraction for the whole people. 
 
 The two best types of such centers in Dado county are 
 Consolidated Districts Nos. 1 and 2. In the former, the
 
 272 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 activities thus far have been predominantly of an educa- 
 tional nature. Last year a lecture course including some 
 of the best talent that was on the circuit in Southwest 
 Missouri, was supported by these progressive people. In 
 addition, several home talent entertainments were given 
 by Prof. Roy Evans' high school pupils, assisted by the 
 grades. A Homemakers' Club and a poultry association 
 rounded out the course for the housewives and the 
 farmers. The spirit of loyalty, harmony and progress 
 that is manifest in this community is undoubtedly not sur- 
 passed by any other locality in the state of Missouri. 
 
 The organization for community work in Consolidated 
 District No. 2, surrounding Dadeville, is apparently just 
 beginning to be thoroughly effective. Prof. Homer Gar- 
 land, principal of the high school, has enlisted the sup- 
 port of the teachers and patrons in a Parent-Teacher As- 
 sociation, which will meet at the different schoolhouses in 
 the district eight in number for monthly sessions. One 
 of the best meetings of this kind that I have ever attended 
 in the county, was recently held at Dadeville. This com- 
 munity also has a wide-awake Homemakers' Club, and the 
 progressive farmers of Northeastern Dade county always 
 take an active interest in agricultural meetings. Wonder- 
 ful opportunities await them. 
 
 Dade county's community school fairs which have 
 been held in most of the townships for the past few years, 
 have attracted statewide attention, as have also her an- 
 nual education exhibits and various intellectual contests. 
 She has never refused to fall into line in progressive 
 movements that tend toward the improvement of educa- 
 tional conditions. Last year 500 of her boys and girls were 
 enrolled in farm club work under the university extension 
 service made possible by the passage of the Smith-Lever 
 act by a recent congress. 
 
 Many other communities have made commendable 
 progress in social center activities. Among them are: 
 Blackberry Flat, a school taught for the past five years 
 by Bert Shaffer, a model young man who grew up among 
 the people he is serving, and who obtained his education
 
 WILLIAM K. PYLE.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 273 
 
 in the country school at Davenport, Gloden City High 
 School and Springfield Normal. The splendid citizens of 
 this community wanted a really educational literary 
 society. Mr. Shaffer was the logical leader, and with the 
 co-operation of his people he has developed a weekly 
 meeting of this kind that is a distinctive type one 
 founded upon lofty moral and educational principles; and 
 it is needless to say that it is the center of attraction for 
 miles around. 
 
 Crisp community has a Hoinemakers' Club that has 
 exercised much good influence upon the community life. 
 A ladies' club at Rock Dale has been an educational 
 factor in that locality. Several other communities have 
 promoted and are now promoting effective organizations 
 for general advancement. 
 
 The general school spirit throughout the county is 
 very encouraging, although I would not be understood as 
 representing it as ideal. We still have many poorly con- 
 structed school buildings, poorly lighted and poorly heated. 
 The source of water supply in too many instances is bad, 
 grounds and outbuildings are not cared for in a large 
 majority of the districts as they should be, and there are 
 yet to be found in every district too large a percentage of 
 patrons who give little attention to school progress, too 
 many of whom are more interested in keeping the school 
 tax rate down than they are in giving the children the 
 best advantages of modern education. But compulsory 
 education, though feebly enforced, is having a good effect; 
 state aid for both rural and high school is lengthening the 
 average school term and furnishing an incentive for more 
 regular attendance 1 and better school opportunities. Three 
 schools of the county offer first class, four-year high school 
 advantages, and three others offer approved work in a 
 two-year high school course. Last year 347 students were 
 enrolled in our high schools, not including many Dade 
 county boys and girls who were enrolled in border high 
 schools outside of Dade county and in other schools doing 
 work of secondary rank. There were 63 high school grad-
 
 274 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 nates this year. We also have an unprecedented number 
 of students in the state university and in colleges. 
 
 The average length of the school term in the county 
 is just 6.7 days short of eight months. Forty-two of our 
 72 districts had eight months or more of school last year. 
 
 Elementary agriculture is taught in each of the com- 
 mon schools of the county, without a single exception, and 
 an advanced course in the subject is offered in each high 
 school. In practically every school the official state course 
 of study is followed very closely. 
 
 The total expenses of conducting the schools of Dade 
 county last year were $66,428.24. About $50,000 of this 
 was paid for teachers' salaries, the remainder being spent 
 for repairs, equipment, and the ordinary incidentals. The 
 balance on hand in teachers' incidental and building funds, 
 is $15,656.06. The permanent funds of the county now 
 amount to a little more than $40,000, the interest from 
 which is used for the maintenance of our schools. The 
 average levy for all purposes last year was 73 cents on the 
 one hundred dollars assessed valuation. 
 
 School District Officers and Teachers Dade County Mo. 
 
 1917. 
 
 The first name given is that of the Clerk; the second, 
 President of the Board; the first address given is that of 
 all the Officers preceding where no address is given : 
 
 Consolidated District No. 1. C. C. Duncan, secretary; 
 J. T. Wilkins, president; A. D. Hughes, Vice-President; C. 
 C. Duncan, treasurer, Arcola, Mo. Teachers: W. H. Riley, 
 principal; Miss Dobbs, Katie Brand, R. M. Owens, Cecil 
 Oldham, F. L. Twaddell. 
 
 Consolidated District No. 2. Secretary, T. II. Ped- 
 dicord; president, J. E. Maze; treasurer, L. T. Dunaway, 
 Dadeville, Mo. Teachers: Robert L. Meyers, principal; 
 Paul Stockton, John Birch, Norma Quarles, Nettie Renner, 
 Dwight Holman, Noel Kirby, Will Dodson, Dadeville Mo., 
 Tina Tygart, Aldrich, R, 1; Tommy Holman, Lucile Mor- 
 ris, Dadeville. 
 
 Consolidated District No. 3. Clerk, W. N. Allison, 
 Pennsboro, Mo.; president, C. R. Allison; J. F. Godfrey,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 275 
 
 J. N. Snadon, E. A. Newkirk, C. C. Sexton, South Green- 
 field, R. 1. Teachers: T. A. Scott, Pearl Harris, Goldia 
 Warren, Geneva Stapp, South Greenfield, Mo., E. 1. 
 
 Greenfield. Secretary, R. W. Grether; president, 
 Mason Talbutt; vice-president, F. G. Van Osdell; treas- 
 urer, R. M. Sloan; Phil S. Griffith, R, P. Duffy, Fred 
 Grether. Teachers: Grade, Hattie Griggs, Effie Mont- 
 gomery, Mary "VVetzel, Dorothy Stringfield, Neva Sloan- 
 High School, Roy R. Evans, mathematics; Annie G. Neale, 
 history and domestic science; Margaret Jane Snider, Ger- 
 man and Latin; Inez Aadams, English; L. E. Pummill, 
 education, Superintendent. 
 
 Lockwood. Secretary, W. H. Rice; president, Dr. W. 
 M. Hoel; vice-president, J. F. West; treasurer, U. S. Ker- 
 an. Teachers: Grade Mrs. J. H. Thomas, Edna Bartling, 
 Stella Stogsdill, Jennie Messick; High School Mary Gilli- 
 land, mathematics and science; Helen L. Gorton, English 
 and domestic science; Zoda Lee Gilliland, Latin and Ger- 
 man; W. F. Knox, superintendent. 
 
 Everton. Fred Schmickle, secretary; Wm. Raubin- 
 ger president; W. Y. McLemore, vice-president; Dr. "W. 
 R. Riley, treasurer. Teachers: Grade Mae Trailer, Beryl 
 Jones, Zepha Riley, Miss Wilkerson; High School Guy 
 A. Cowden, A. B. Dishman, superintendent. 
 
 South Greenfield. Secretary, E. A. Wray; president, 
 F. J. McMillen; vice-president, T. A. Cox; W. L. Ferguson, 
 treasurer. Teachers: 0. S. Bradshaw, principal; Ruth 
 Warren, Miss Goodwin. 
 
 Henry, No. 1. M. A. Burney, J. C. Grisham, Fred 
 Edington, Ed. Jerome, Everton, Mo. Leon Small, teacher. 
 
 Scott, No." 2. R, P. Daniel, Everton, R. 1, C. W. Fort- 
 ner, Asti Grove, R4; B. J. Delk, H. T. Hailey, Everton, 
 Rl. Louis Grantham, teacher, Ash Grove. 
 
 Ray Spring, No. 3. J. H. Wright, M. C. Riggs, Dell 
 Dunn, W. B. Mills. Teacher, E. M. Grant, Everton, Rl. 
 
 Grove, No. 4. Palmer T. Hudson, G. A. Hudson, Tay- 
 lor Phillips, Boyd Hays. Teacher, Gladys Manka, Everton. 
 
 Silver Star, No. 5. Edward Moore, S. H. Watts, D. 
 E. Burney, Ash Grove.
 
 276 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Hampton, No. 8. W. S. Terrell, Everton, R2; Wm. 
 Carlock and A. L. Ritchey, Everton, R3. Teachers: Laur- 
 ence T. Evans and Miss Roark. 
 
 Pleasant Hill, No. 9. W. J. Hendrex, Homer Cantrell, 
 J. W. Zongker, Everton, Mo. Teachers: Mabel Harpe 
 and Miss Darby, Everton. 
 
 Flint HiU, No. 16. W. L. Todd, S. B. Langford, R. 
 C. Todd, Roy King, Dadeville. Miss Carrie Mote, teacher. 
 
 Lindley, No. 18. Chas. Mote, J. H. Ritchey, R. A. 
 Lindley, John Long, Aldrich, Rl. Teacher: Miss Madge 
 Pyle. 
 
 Meek, No. 20. J. L. Jones, U. J. Irby, Walter Mai- 
 lory, Everton, R5. Luther Dewberry, teacher. 
 
 Pilgrim, No. 21. C. A. Patterson, Richard Jones, John 
 Stanley, Everton, R5. Mrs. Lela Fortner, teacher. 
 
 Pickett, No. 24. R. W. Burton, J. N. Jones, James 
 Clayton, Wm. Friar, Everton, R5. Rice Gates, teacher. 
 
 Stockton, No. 27. V. H. Pemberton, T. M. Wright, 
 H. P. Huges, A. J. Stockton, Everton, Mo., R2. J. 0. 
 Stewart, teacher. 
 
 Cave, No. 28. S. P. Davis, John Rutherford, II. W. 
 Lee, Lester E. Scott, Greenfield, R3. Harrison Jopes, 
 teacher. 
 
 Fairview, No. 29. J. F. Kilgore, Charley White, Mar- 
 shall Courtney, Greenfield. Minnie Carroll, teacher. 
 
 Lotus, No. 30. G. W. Franklin, L. A. Litle, S. M. 
 Stock well, Everton. Amy Hartfield, teacher. 
 
 Shady Grove, No. 31. E. T. Blevins, Guy Jones, Sid- 
 ney Hudspeth, Delbert Shrum, Greenfield. Mrs. Bessie 
 Curtis, teacher. 
 
 Sand Mountain, No. 32. Frank S. Newell, (). M. Di- 
 vine, Vernie Divine, Greenfield. Clara Marcum, teacher. 
 
 Shaw, No. 33. Mrs. John Divine, W. H. Montgomery, 
 II. E. Grisham, E. B. Johnson, Greenfield, Rl. Ora V. 
 Mayes, teacher. 
 
 Mt. Zion, No. 34. Aimer Montgomery, T. B. Mont- 
 gomery, Seybert; C. D. King, Alfred Friend, Dadeville. 
 Alma King, teacher.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 277 
 
 Cave Spring, No. 35. B. F. Ellis, I. E. Murdock, J. 
 A. Martin, Arcola; J. K. Ayers, Crisp. A. Elmer Lang- 
 ford, teacher. 
 
 White Oak, No. 36. W. H. Toler, J. F. Montgomery, 
 S. L. Grisham, E. 0. Ball, Seybert. Ira 0. Dill, teacher. 
 
 Lone Jack, No. 37. Mrs. Georgia Beach, Neola; 
 G. B. Manis, Greenfield; H. T. Beach, Neola; Sherman Har- 
 per, Greenfield. Vida Hughes, teacher, Neola. 
 
 Crisp, No. 38. J. P. Willett, A. L. Lantrip, E. B. Mor- 
 rison, W. A. Price, Crisp. Mrs. Guy McConnell, teacher, 
 Seybert. 
 
 Limestone, No. 39. L. L. Stark, Fred Hulston, E. A. 
 Morris, J. L. Stapp, South Greenfield. Cleo Holman, 
 teacher. 
 
 Higgins, No. 40. G. H. Maxwell, R. L. Spain, George 
 Parker, Lockwood. Ethel Higgins, teacher. 
 
 Kings Point, No. 41. C. B. Shiner, C. R. Heiskell, 
 W. AY. Gipson, Lockwood. Mildred Shouse, teacher. 
 
 Mt. Zion, No. 42. J. L. Glass, R. H. Spain, A. W. 
 Read, Bailey Morris, South Greenfield, R2. Lyda Hol- 
 man, teacher. 
 
 Freedom, No. 44. G. V. Chappell, Richard Smith, R. 
 A. Lamb, Lockwood; A. N. Wasson, South Greenfield. 
 Mittie AVard, teacher, Lockwood. 
 
 Oak Grove, No. 45. Ben Franklin, J. 0. Vincent, C. 
 II. Morrison, Landon Wilson. C. C. Pyle, teacher, Green- 
 field. 
 
 Rocky Hill, No. 46. John Bush, Lockwood; Ammon 
 Mitchell, James Daniels, Greenfield. Elizabeth Meng, 
 teacher. 
 
 Franklin, No. 47. E. G. Evans, L. A. Renfro, Lath 
 Lack, Greenfield; I). L. Poe, South Greenfield. Mrs. Ida 
 Prouse, teacher. 
 
 Oak Dale, No. 48. T. H. Finley, W. J. Armstrong, 
 Theodore Calmer, Roy Davidson. Phyllis Freedle, teacher, 
 Lockwood. 
 
 Elm Limb, No. 50. Elza Dodd, Neola; G. H. May- 
 berry, Greenfield, R2; Dan Kreighbaum, Tom McGuire, 
 Neola. C. P. Hawks, teacher, Arcola.
 
 278 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Gentry, No. 52. W. C. Hail, T. R. Courtney, J. W. 
 Bowman. Ruth Hughes, teacher, Greenfield, R2. 
 
 Boggy Springs, No. 54. E. 0. Collier, A. A. Collier, 
 C. C. McGee, Greenfield; L. C. Kellar, Lockwood. Minnie 
 Mitchell, teacher, Greenfield, R2. 
 
 Fairview, No. 58. M. M. Hunt, Golden City; Theo 
 Kaelke, W. C. Hamm, Chas. Phillipson, Lockwood. Anna 
 McCune, teacher, Golden City. 
 
 Monitor, No. 59. Lula Kollmeier, E. L. Vaile, Wm. 
 Cromer, Lum Finley, Lockwood. Mrs. A. M. Turk, 
 teacher. 
 
 Cherry Grove, No. 60. F. W. Krietemeier, Dick Moh- 
 winkle, Fred Pieppenbrink, Lockwood. Mabel Effie, 
 teacher. 
 
 Bowman, No. 61. C. Swarens, H. T. Finke, Wm. Gar- 
 ber. J. P. McNeill, teacher, Lockwood, R3. 
 
 Sunnyside, No. 62. Louis Haubein, Ben H. Lammers, 
 C. H. Kelley, John Kirkhart, Lockwood. 
 
 Victory, No. 63. H. S. Townley, E. S. John, H. I. 
 McCune. Miss Mae Walton, teacher, Golden City, R2. 
 
 Ackley, No. 64. Ed J. Garber, R. A. McDonald, D. L. 
 Stiles. Gladys Effie, teacher, Golden City. 
 
 Davenport, No. 65. F. Driscoll, Lockwood, Rl; J. R. 
 Eidson, G. Hauffler, Golden City, R4. 
 
 Blackberry Flat, No. 66. Mrs. Annie Harper, Grant 
 Harper, Robert Windes, J. H. Gillman, Lockwood. Bert 
 Shaffer, teacher, Golden City. 
 
 Chalk Level, No. 67. Mrs. Fred Thurer, Fred Thurer, 
 I. L. Hodson, T. C. Finley. Golda Rogers, teacher, Lock- 
 wood. 
 
 Smith, No. 68. J. A. Shank, A. T. Finley. Lettie 
 Houdyshell, teacher, Golden City, Mo. 
 
 Pleasant Valley, No. 39. C. E. Lyons, Lockwood; 
 John Mammen, Golden City; August Koelliker, Golden 
 City. Flossie Mitchell, teacher, Golden City. 
 
 Tabernacle, No. 70. Mabel Hollingshead, Chas. En- 
 gelage, Arthur Weissenflush, Henry Von Strohe. Linna 
 Stogsdill, teacher, Lockwood.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 279 
 
 Central, No. 71. L. J. Sawyer, W. A. Butcher, W. A. 
 Farmer, 0. Montgomery. Dorcas Robinson, teacher, Lock- 
 wood, R5. 
 
 Banner, No. 72. F. F. Conn, Jericho Springs, R2; R. 
 M. Coyne, Lockwood, R2; C. E. Rector. Jessie L. Berry, 
 teacher, Jericho Springs, R2. 
 
 Stony Point, No. 73. Alex Trimble, L. V. Davis, W. 
 R. Divine, J. W. Bohon. Mrs. Hattie Bishop, teacher, 
 Milford. 
 
 Star, No. 74. J. K. Armstrong, W. H. Windes, J. C. 
 Skaggs, C. 0. Hagins. 0. H. Divine, teacher, Lockwood, 
 R2. 
 
 Stone, No. 75. Lina Dalton, J. N. Dalton, W. A. 
 Stout, Perry Jones. Roscoe Divine, teacher, Lockwood, 
 Rl. 
 
 Old Sylvania, No. 76. Ed Sporman, Will Cole, Adam 
 Greer, W. F. Pickett. Nellie E. Mitchell, teacher, Lock- 
 wood, R2. 
 
 Shannon Valley, No. 77. Ora Fitchpatrick, D. C. 
 Rook, J. H. Fitchpatrick, Will Van Buskirk. Opha Kel- 
 ley, teacher, Lockwood. 
 
 Sunshine, No. 78. J. B. Stevenson, P. F. March, A. 
 D. Taylor. Mittie McManas, teacher, Lockwood, R2. 
 
 Paragon, No. 80. L. B. Sikes, R. R. Conn, John Bays. 
 Lessie Davidson, teacher, Jerico Springs. 
 
 Rock Dale, No. 81. L. B. Higgins, Milford; 0. L. 
 Diefenderfer, !. C. Ripple, Jerico Springs; Ashel Smith, 
 Milford, Rl. Edna Ray Conn, teacher. 
 
 Cedarville, No. 82. S. W. Evans, Jerico Springs; E. 
 R. Everett, Lockwood; F. H. Whitley, Jerico Springs. 
 Howard Butcher, teacher, Lockwood. 
 
 Liberty, No. 84. Mrs. John Polston, C. M. Tindill, J. 
 M. Polston, H. C. Vanbebber. Anna E. Algeo, teacher, 
 Lockwood. 
 
 Jewell, No. 85. Pricie Carlock, Lee Rountree, W. A. 
 Long, M. A. Young. Tom Fitzpatrick, teacher, Greenfield.
 
 280 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 LIST OF RURAL GRADUATES DADE COUNTY, 1917. 
 
 Following is a list of pupils completing the work of 
 the common schools in Dade County, Missouri, as deter- 
 mined by the final examinations of 1917: 
 
 Cedar Township. Sunshine School Minerva Finney, 
 Lockwood, Mo., R2. Old Sylvania Ruth Heiskell, Lock- 
 wood, R2; Roy Heiskell, Lockwood, R2; Ettis Welch, 
 Jerico Springs, R2. 
 
 Center Township. Cave School Lola Stockton, 
 Greenfield, Rl; Lillie Davis, Grenfield, Rl; James 
 Stump, Greenfield, R3; Albert Stump, Greenfield, R3; 
 Otis Freedle, Greenfield, R3. Oak Grove John Shouse, 
 Greenfield, R2. Rocky Hill Nellie and Zora Mitchell, 
 Greenfield; Auda Lasater, Lockwood, R5. 
 
 Ernest Township. Boggy Springs Truman McGee, 
 Jewell Purdy, Greenfield, R2. Gentry Vance McMahan, 
 Greenfield, R2. 
 
 Grant Township. Fairview Louise Phillipson, Gold- 
 en City, Abner Hamm, Lockwood, Sunnyside Charles 
 Kirkhart, Lilly Kirkhart and Ruby Kelley, Lockwood. 
 Ackelley Hattie John, Golden City. 
 
 Lockwood. Iva Spain, Lula Spain, Elbert Spain, 
 Henry Wehrman, Eva Parker, Ruth Snadon, and Bessie 
 Hodgson, Lockwood. Chalk Level Winnie Hodson and 
 Golden Little, Lockwood. 
 
 Marion Township. Tabernacle Edna Brinkhoff and 
 Linda Engleage, Lockwood. Pleasant Valley Amy With- 
 ers, Jean Erne, Erma Wright, Marie Mammen, Joseph 
 Koelliker, Bernice Lyons, Golden City. 
 
 Morgan. Bunker Hill Larue Harpe, Bernice Hoi- 
 man, Walnut Grove. Prairie Seth Landers, Golden Tar- 
 rant, Glenn Patterson, Alice Cassada, Dadeville. Cave- 
 Helen Kirby, Dadeville. Dadeville School Marjorie Hick- 
 man, Laurel Glenn, Nancy Morgan, Dadeville. Carlock 
 School Joe Wheeler, Nellie Patton, Warren Cantrell, 
 Forrest Speight, Everton. Jones School Leona McPeak, 
 Dadeville. McConnell School Paul Cowan, Aldrich, Rl. 
 Spreight School Maud Rector and Bessie Renner, Dade- 
 ville.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 281 
 
 North Township. Hickory Grove Lester McGuire, 
 Kathryn Twaddell, Edna Everett, Arcola. Dead Elm 
 Lena Wilkins, Inia Burnett, Arcola. Lake School Ecla 
 Jordan, Arcola. Arcola School- Bertha Higgins, Agnes 
 Holman, Russell Charles, Mabel Thomas, Walker Under- 
 wood, Theodore Achord, Alice Whitley, Gladys Hoffman, 
 Arcola, Fontella Stamps, Jerico Springs, Mo. 
 
 Pilgrim Township. Pilgrim School Lloyd Jones, 
 Leo Jones, Durward Stanley, Elmer Brown, May Horton, 
 Georgia Trimble, Pearl Smith, Hugh Poindexter, Everton, 
 R5. Lotus School AVillie Ward, Tressa Huston, Clarence 
 Litle, Everton, Mo. 
 
 Polk Township. Hampton School Walter Bowman, 
 Blanche Bowman, Corda Hoover, Everton. Pleasant Hill 
 School Dean Rowden, Alvin Haggerman, George Zong- 
 ker, Everton, R3. 
 
 Rock Prairie. Ray Spring School Yelma Tipton, 
 Clema Dilday, Everton,' R4. 
 
 Sac Township. White Oak Susie Shaw, Lucy Mont- 
 gomery, Seybert. Shaw School Ruth Duncan, Greenfield. 
 
 South Township. Meek School Ray Poindexter, 
 Flossie Xorris, Alma Jones, Gladys Irby, Everton, R5. 
 Bryant School Jesse Scott, Xina Terrell, South Green- 
 field, Rl. Mound School Lucy Bishop, Erma Fortner, 
 Jesse X'ewkirk, Ruby Poindexter, South Greenfield, Rl. 
 Pickett School Gilbert Manka, Lelah Friar, Xannie Friar, 
 Everton, R5. 
 
 Smith Township. Kings Point School Wilfred H. 
 Allison, Lockwood. Mt. Zion School Corda Morris, 
 Vernia Modrall," South Greenfield, R2. 
 
 Washington Township. Honey Creek School Bert 
 Sexton, South Greenfield, Rl. 
 
 E. H. CAREXDER, 
 
 County Superintendent of Schools, Dade County, 
 Greenfield, Missouri. 
 
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 RATE OF TAXATION, DADE COUNTY, 1913-1914. 
 
 The following table shows the rate of taxation on 
 each $100 of assessed valuation. Property is assessed,
 
 282 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 generally, from one-half to one-fifth of its actual worth, 
 depending upon the extent of the returns made; the char- 
 acter of the property; its location and whether the hold- 
 ing is bringing in an income, and the amount of the same: 
 
 County levy $0.40 Total amt. of county 
 
 Good roads 25 indebtedness 
 
 County school 69 Municipal or twp. in- 
 
 School tax in largest debtedness . . . .$47,000.00 
 
 city 1.50 *None reported. 
 
 Municipal tax $1.00 
 
 ASSESSED VALUATION OF DADE COUNTY, 1913. 
 
 Real Estate. 
 
 No. Assessed Average 
 
 Land, acres 310,758 $2,609,217 $ 8.39 
 
 Town lots 1,841 399,944 217.24 
 
 Total assessed valuation 
 
 of real estate 3,009,161 
 
 Personal Property. 
 
 Horses 7,148 228,963 32.03 
 
 Mules 2,790 103,856 37.22 
 
 Asses and jennets 145 6,899 47.58 
 
 Cattle 12,349 139,111 10.42 
 
 Sheep 6,017 6,570 1.09 
 
 Hogs 20,890 47,515 2.23 
 
 All other live stock 1,933 7,374 3.81 
 
 Money, notes, bonds, etc. 261,866 
 
 Bank* Stock 78,983 
 
 All other personal prop'ty 168,507 
 
 Total personal property $1,049,664 
 
 Total taxable wealth.. $4,058,825
 
 Chapter 16 
 
 A DADE COUNTY AUTUMN. 
 
 by 
 Aaron D. States. 
 
 All nature seems to vie in common consent, to make 
 one month of the year the most lovely and beautiful in 
 all the Dade county territory it is the month of October. 
 All other months have their charm yet it remains for the 
 tenth month of the year to assemble these charms and 
 present them in one lovely panarama. 
 
 The choicest colorings are found in every nature pic- 
 ture. They can be found by every roadside, in every 
 woodland and on every hill top and hill slope. The sumac 
 and the maple trees give the most charming color while 
 vine and tangled wildwood afford beauty that cannot be 
 portrayed either by tongue or pen. Then, there are many 
 of the wild flowers that continue to bloom throughout the 
 autumn months, flowers as rich and pleasing as the flow- 
 ers of spring and they are used by many in the fall decora- 
 tions, of fraternal, home and church functions. These 
 flowers when assembled with clumps of painted leaves, 
 painted by the unseen artists, form a decoration fitted for 
 the nuptial of kings, or the entertainment of potentate. 
 
 These autumn flowers possess as rich colorings as do 
 the flowers of June and they retain their comliness until 
 freezing weather. The golden rod seems to have selected 
 Dade County for its permanent home, the same as the 
 wild rose has taken up its habitation for the month of 
 June. Many of the cultivated flowers of the garden first 
 bloomed in the byways and valleys. The streams seem 
 to enter the classic circle during the month of October. 
 They seem to sing sweeter and they talk louder when ex- 
 cellent beauty meets them at every curve. The willow 
 twigs seem to quaver with more grace in their bosom, in 
 October than they do in June. This may be on account 
 of October being the harvest month, the month of gather-
 
 284 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 ing, storing, getting ready for the hibernal months when 
 there will be snows, sleets and rains. Yes, October is a 
 rich month and its annual return cheers the husbandmen 
 of Dade County as much now as it did the primitive fath- 
 ers. This is doubly true to the husbandman who seeks to 
 understand nature and can read from its pages at least a 
 portion of the great truths they possess. 
 
 Lewis Kenfro states that when he was a boy out on 
 Pennsylvania prairie, there were but few trees in all that 
 country consisting of several oak trees scattered over the 
 prairie. After the prairie fires were abandoned the acorns 
 were given a chance to grow and it was but a few years 
 until the country along the streams and a part of the up- 
 lands were dotted with young timber. 
 
 Mr. Renfro relates that in an early day his father 
 used to shoot deer from the veranda roof and that he 
 would get on his horse and go after the deer and bring 
 him to the home. 
 
 Mason Talbutt also says that when he was a boy the 
 most of the timber land around Greenfield was then prairie. 
 There were several oak trees here and there that soon 
 planted the acorn and when the prairie fires were aban- 
 doned it did not take many years for the young timber 
 to get a start. This seems almost incredible yet there is 
 no question as to the truth of the statement. 
 
 FROM AN OLD TIMER. 
 
 In answer to Brother States' request three weeks ago, 
 to hear from the older born citizens of Dade county, and 
 seeing no reply as yet, thinking that one was waiting for 
 another to give their history, I thought I would start the 
 pleasing task. I am nearly as old as Dade county. The 
 county was organized in 1841, and I was born out on the 
 Pennsylvania Prairie, March 16th, 1843 making me 72 
 years old next month. 
 
 1 have lived continually in Dade county all these 
 years, save the four years I was in the Civil war. I cast 
 my lot with the South and during the four years I lived 
 in a tent home on the fields of battle mv heart was still
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 285 
 
 with my old home. In fact, Bade county had been my 
 home all the days of my life. When the war was over I 
 came back and was indeed glad to find my old home 
 waiting for me. It is my intention to live here and enjoy 
 the companionship of my life long friends until I am 
 called hence. I have travelled over many states, but I 
 can sincerely say there is no country that appeals to me as 
 does the county in which I live, arid in my opinion there 
 is no better country. 
 
 I received my education at Honey Creek schoolhouse, 
 near where the new schoolhouse now stands; but it was 
 quite a differently constructed schoolhouse. I believe it 
 will be interesting to many to give a description of that 
 building: It was built in 1837 or 1838 of round logs with 
 the bark on them; was 18 feet square and the walls were 7 
 feet high. In place of rafters it was ribbed over with the 
 same kind of material the walls were made of and the ribs 
 were far enough apart to suit the clab boards that were 
 used to cover it. These clab boards were three feet long and 
 were manufactured out of large timbers. The roof was 
 weighed down with poles; there were no nails. The end 
 rib, the one the roof was started on, was a little longer and 
 a hole was bored in it to hold the first rib and a pole was 
 laid lengthwise to hold the first course of boards and the 
 pole that weighed down the first course answered for the 
 second course and so on until the top was reached, and 
 there were two poles lashed together that answered for 
 the saddle boards. The sleepers were round logs straight- 
 ened on the top and puncheons with the top made smooth, 
 made the floor. The seats were made of the same material 
 with legs made of small sapplings, and I remember some 
 of the seats were very twisting and uncomfortable. There 
 was a log cut out on either side about 10 feet and these 
 places answered for the windows. When it was cold a 
 strip of cloth was placed over these primitive windows to 
 keep out the cold and to emit a little light. The fire- 
 place covered the most of the north end. The writing 
 desks were made by boring holes up in the walls the de- 
 sired distance, with pegs in the holes, and a clab board
 
 286 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 placed on them for the desk. I do not think there was 
 a nail in the entire building. 
 
 There were pieces of timber split wedge fashion and 
 drove between the cracks in the logs and then plastered 
 over with mud. There was neither joist or loft in the 
 building, and when it snowed, the snow was about as deep 
 on the inside of the building as it was out of doors. Not- 
 withstanding the rude structure, it turned out some teach- 
 ers both men and women and, by the way some preach- 
 ers, and at some future time I may have something to 
 say about the teachers and students that congregated in 
 this rude structure. The text books and the method of 
 teaching will make mighty interesting reading to many of 
 the present day youngsters. Then many can see what 
 progress has been made along educational lines and all 
 other lines during the years of the mighty past. In con- 
 clusion I will say I would be pleased to hear from others 
 on the same subject. 
 
 Sincerely, 
 
 LEWIS RENFRO. 
 
 HISTORICAL. 
 
 In my article of two weeks ago I promised to have 
 something about the teachers, the pupils and the text 
 books used in the old Honey Creek school house, also the 
 method of teaching. I will now attempt to redeem that 
 promise. In those days there were no silent schools, 
 everyone studied aloud and some would get very loud and 
 the teacher would have to call them dt>wn. We spelled 
 every evening for head marks and when the teacher would 
 announce the spelling lesson, which he always did a few 
 minutes before time to spell, you could hardly hear it 
 thunder for everyone would try to make louder noise than 
 the other. We would spell for head marks and the one 
 that was head at the close of-the spelling contest would go 
 to the foot the next day and at the close of the term the 
 one that got the most head marks would be remembered 
 with a prize, generally a book of some kind that would not 
 amount to very much now but was much appreciated then,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 2*T7 
 
 books, magazines and newspapers were scarce then, they 
 came so crowded at times that some of the larger scholars 
 were allowed to go out-of-doors to study in order to give 
 room for the smaller ones. 
 
 The length of the term was generally three months 
 and they were all subscription schools. There was not an 
 organized school district in the county Greenfield prob- 
 ably excepted. There was none such in all the county. 
 There were only three school houses in what was then 
 known as South township which covered a great deal 
 more territory then than now for it has been sub-divided 
 many times. The youngsters wonld come from several 
 miles around to attend school and all went afoot for it 
 was considered a small job to walk four and five miles to 
 attend school or church. I will try and give you the text 
 books that were used. First we had Webster's elementary 
 spelling book, I have one in my possession now, it com- 
 mences with A. B. C. and generally becomes a little harder 
 as the scholar advances, and, to my mind they have never 
 made any improvements of the spellers from that day to 
 this. The next highest study was McGuffey's readers, 
 then came United States history. I cannot call to mind the 
 history used. Old Dad Kirkham furnished the grammar. 
 Our first arithmetic was Pike's but later we used Ray and 
 we thought it an excellent improvement. No higher math- 
 ematics was used in the school. I never heard of algebra 
 during my school days. These books, along with Webster's 
 unabridged dictionary, constituted the text books of those 
 good old days. 
 
 I will now give the names of the patrons of this school 
 up to the war: The Snadons, the Scotts, Rutledges, Bowles, 
 Hopkins, two families of Millers, two families of Sailings, 
 Bogart, Edington, Bicknell, Clouts, Oldham, Sater, Ren- 
 fro, Rooks, Chappel, Rutledge, McGuire and Holder. 
 There are many others I have forgotten. We used quill 
 pens and we made our own ink out of oak bark and 
 coperas and sometimes log wood and polk berries. We 
 had no lead pencils and we made our slate pencils out of 
 slate. I can still make a pen out of a goose quill and can
 
 288 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 still write with it. I believe I could give the names of the 
 scholars who attended this school but space forbids. 
 When I get to writing along this line there are so many 
 things that crowd my mind I hardly know when to stop, 
 but I will try and give a more completed account in my 
 next letter which will be the last. We had some rude 
 scholars at that school as well as now and I have known 
 teachers to make board paddles with a handle at the bot- 
 tom and paste A. B. C. on them and make those boys 
 learn their letters from their paddles. Of course they 
 were all boys and girls in those days, like the girls of 
 today, they were not very rude. They raised large fam- 
 ilies then, all the way from six to twelve children. I be- 
 lieve my parents had the largest family, it consisted of 
 eight boys and four girls. The children of these families 
 were all educated at this school. My father boarded the 
 teachers of this school gratis though he received enough 
 of benefit to more than compensate him for his trouble, for 
 we often studied until a late hour and I often thought we 
 received more instruction at night than we did during the 
 day. Tuition was from one dollar to $1.25 a month 
 and when board was charged it was about that much per 
 week. In my next article I will have something to say 
 about the teachers and students of this school. 
 
 Sincerely, 
 
 LEWIS RENFRO. 
 
 As I promised in my article to have something to say 
 about the teachers and pupils of this school I will now pro- 
 ceed to do so. I cannot call to mind in rotation as they 
 taught but can remember very well all the teachers I 
 went to school to. So I will proceed to name them. About 
 the first was Miss Amanda Scott now Mrs. Amanda Payne 
 whom all tin? people know, she is now in her eighty-sixth 
 year. Xo wonder her children were all teachers for 
 they inherited it from their mother who was one of the 
 most successful teachers in the county. The next teacher 
 was (jfeorgo Foster who was killed accidently in the time 
 of the war. He was an uncle to Mrs. Belle Mitchell of
 
 RESIDENCES OF F. G. VAX OSDELL AM) EDWIX HARRISON.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 289 
 
 Greenfield. The next as I remember was a Mrs. Perry, 
 don't know what became of her. Then comes a man by 
 the name of Davis and one by the name of Spillman, one 
 by the name Gregg. I had two brothers who were teach- 
 ers, T. F. Rcnfro and J. C. B. Renfro. Martha Bozart, 
 Bridge Bozart, Alexander Rut ledge, Jesse Guinn, this was 
 an old crusty bachelor and the puncheon floor made so 
 much racket that he had them and the sleepers taken out 
 and the trash removed. The ground was packed down 
 with a maul. I was informed by Mrs. David Higgins 
 who went there to school after the war that the sleepers 
 and the floor were never put back. Her father, Xewell 
 Cates, moved out there just after the war and she went 
 one term at this school house to Leander McLemore. 
 
 There was one other who taught here, his name was 
 Dollbier. He taught elocution, or pretended to. He would 
 rave and bellow at the top of his voice and then lie would 
 lower his voice until you could hardly hear him. He came 
 hero from the east, I think Massachusetts. He thought 
 that he was a stemwinder, and we thought so too for we 
 had never been taught anything along this line. In those 
 days they generally inflicted the punishment with switches. 
 I remember a circumstance which occurred when I was 
 quite small. One of our teachers, Mr. Gregg had a very 
 weak way of inflicting punishment. He would have one 
 to carry the other around on his hacK and every round he 
 would lash, the one who was being carried and would tell 
 each how many lashes lie was going to inflict. I had a 
 brother, J. C. B. Renfro, who was very mischievous and 
 he and Andrew Ragsdalo, an uncle of Hon. Howard Rags- 
 dale, of Asli Grove. They had done something that they 
 needed punishment for and my brother was to carry Andy 
 first and just before lie got around where the teacher was 
 he pretended to catch his toe uud^r a puncheon and fell 
 and it created a terrible lauii'h. The same thing occurred 
 the second time, the teacher seeing that it was done on 
 purpose let them have it right and left there on tin- floor 
 until his switch gave out. I don't remember that they 
 ever tried it again.
 
 290 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 There are only two teachers living who taught at 
 this school, Aunt Amanda Payne, who is eighty-six and 
 my brother, Thomas who lives in Downey, California, who 
 was eighty-one the fifth of the present month. This school 
 turned out four preachers J. C. B. Renfro, S. H. Benfro, 
 J. K. Speer and G. W. Oldham. J. C. B. Renfro died sev- 
 eral years ago in Houston, Texas. S. H. Renfro is a dis- 
 trict evangelist in northeast Texas. J. K. Speer belongs 
 to the Springfield conference. The first three were south- 
 ern Methodists, the latter, G. W. Oldham, was a missionary 
 Baptist and is chaplain of the house of representatives of 
 Oklahoma, so I am informed by his daughter, Mrs. William 
 Greer. This is the second time he has filled this position 
 which speaks well for one who was educated way back 
 sixty years ago in a little log school house and, by the way, 
 he was one of my schoolmates. There is but one other I 
 know of who is living and that is J. N. Bowles of San 
 Antonio, Texas. I will name the teachers who were edu- 
 cated at this school W. R. Snadon, John Moore, Mary 
 Moore, Martha Bozart, T. F. Renfro, J. C. B. Renfro, 
 Amanda Scott, now Amanda Payne, Bridge Bozart, Julia 
 Willis, Rufus Hudspeth and afterwards he taught at this 
 school house. We had a writing school just prior to the 
 war by X. R. Berry. This old historic school house was 
 destroyed by fire in 1867 by some unknown cause. It was 
 a rendezvous for campers and tramps and I think it caught 
 fire in that way. It may be that some one wanted a more 
 modern house. I am sure there are others that could do 
 the subject justice better than I can. 
 Sincerely, 
 
 LEWIS BENFRO. 
 
 OF INTEREST TO STOCKMEN AND BREEDERS 
 
 ONLY. 
 
 One of the most remarkable pioneers who ever lived 
 in Dado County, and by reason of his wide experience, one 
 of tlio most intelligent is W. J. Davis of Lockwood, whoso 
 porsoiial sketch appears in another part of this history. 
 Whon Mr. Davis sold his "Evergreen Stock Farm" and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 291 
 
 moved to Lockwood ho purchased oight acres of raw 
 prairie land adjoining the city. He moved cedar and 
 pine trees to this place from the farm and in six months 
 from the time he bought this tract he had it photographed 
 and the cut is idven herein. He had the same place again 
 photographed two years later and that cut is also given. 
 
 Mr. Davis not only experimented with shrubs, plants 
 and flowers, but also with livestock. Having read the 
 ,'>0th chapter of Genesis and of Jacob's remarkable suc- 
 cess in breeding ringstraked, speckled and spotted goats, 
 he tried the experiment in breeding mules and found to 
 his wonder and surprise that he was able to produce large, 
 black, mealy nosed, big-boned mules from little gray jacks 
 and maltose jennets. He also claims to have produced a 
 spotted colt in like manner by the use of a spotted blanket 
 as an object of attention to the dam. 
 
 Mr. Davis made specialty of surgical operations and 
 while his theories were directly opposed by most surgeons, 
 his common sense methods were eminently successful. In 
 cases of rupture his plan was to bring the broken tissues 
 together so that they might heal rather than to spread 
 them apart with a truss. This plan, Mr. Davis says, will 
 work a permanent cure on both man and beast, for the 
 reason that he speaks from experience in both instances, 
 and knows whereof he speaks. It is to be regretted that 
 lack of space forbids lengthy mention of all of Mr. Davis' 
 interesting experiments, but they are varied and remark- 
 able to sav the least. 
 
 THE GREENFIELD CEMETERY. 
 
 The nucleus around which the Greenfield Cemetery 
 was formed was deeded in 1850 by Ezekiel M. Campbell, to 
 James Allison, I). C. Gill and G. W. Oldham as Trustees of 
 the United Baptist church of Jesus Christ of Greenfield. 
 There was one acre in the tract shown on the map as the 
 unplatted portion of the cemetery. The deed was made 
 to the Trustees for a burial ground or whatever use said 
 church may think proper. It is certain however that there 
 were graves on the tract at the time the deed was made.
 
 292 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Eighteen years later it became apparent that this one acre 
 tract would be inadequate and E. S. Jacobs, Arch M. Long 
 and Wm. G. McDowell purchased two acres adjoining the 
 original tract on the south and east for the use of the in- 
 habitants of the town of Greenfield for a grave yard. 
 These men to hold the title in trust until proper officers 
 should be elected. In 1880 the town of Greenfield was in- 
 corporated as a city of the 4th class and the trustees con- 
 veyed the land to the city. Later the city, by its board 
 of Aldermen purchased all the land between the then east 
 line of the cemetery and the North and South Quarter Sec- 
 tion Line of section 19. It was found that a large part of 
 this was unsuitable on account of the shallow depth at 
 which the solid limestone was encountered and all of this 
 tract lying East of the present east line of the cemetery 
 was sold. The first added tract comprises blocks one to 
 thirty-six and the portion used of the second comprises 
 blocks thirty-seven to sixty-three. In 1899 practically all 
 of this ground was sold and there seemed to be no direc- 
 tion in which there could be expansion. The city bought 
 20 acres lying south of the city and began the improve- 
 ment of it as Greenfield Cemetery. The ground was very 
 unsatisfactory, was little used and in 1907 was sold. A 
 tract of more than five acres having been bought adjoining 
 the old cemetery on the north in 1906. This squared out 
 the cemetery to its present size of more than ten acres. 
 The last tract bought was platted as Association Addition 
 to the Greenfield Cemetery. It comprises blocks 64 to 172. 
 Recently when the whole cemetery was to be replatted 
 some ground was discovered unplatted and unsold. This 
 has been platted and appears on the map as tracts lettered 
 with "A" and running to "U." 
 
 The first movement looking toward beautifying the 
 cemetery was made in 1881. It then covered but 3 acres 
 and was a veritable jungle. The Ladies Aid Societies (this 
 was before the day of the Woman's Club) asked the men 
 of the city to volunteer on a certain day to assist in the 
 work of cleaning up the cemetery and announced that the 
 workers would be provided with a picnic dinner. The
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 293 
 
 male population of the city of every age, color and con- 
 dition turned out with axes, hoes and scythes and cleared 
 and cleaned up the cemetery in fairly good shape. Disul- 
 tory attempts to keep it in condition were made along till 
 1903 when the work of beautifying the cemetery was begun 
 in earnest by the Ladies Magazine Club and the Century 
 Club which clubs took up the burden of raising money and 
 improving the cemetery in a business like way. This 
 movement crystalized into the Greenfield Cemetery Asso- 
 ciation which was incorporated in 1913. This Association 
 has a growing list of members and enjoys a present endow- 
 ment fund of $3,500. No part of this can be used till the 
 fund reaches $4,500, at which time the income will be de- 
 voted to the care and maintenance of the cemetery. The 
 Association now has 300 members who pay an annual dues 
 of $1.00 and are pledged for five years. It is to the ladies 
 of these clubs and to their treasurer under whose direc- 
 tion their funds have been expended that we owe it that 
 the Greenfield Cemetery is one of the beauty spots of 
 west Missouri. 
 
 The present trustees are: 
 
 Ben M. Neale, R. H. Merrill, S. A. Payne, F. C. Eastin, 
 P. D. Stringfield, F. S. Van Osdell and P. S. Griffith. Ben 
 M. Neale, president; F. G. Van Osdell, treasurer and man- 
 ager. 
 
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 WASHINGTON LODGE NO. 87, A. F. & A. M. 
 
 Nestor of Southwest Missouri Lodges and Mother of 
 Free Masonry in this section, was organized under charter 
 October 12th, 1847 after working under dispensation for 
 more than a year previous. James S. Clarkson was the 
 Master under dispensation but before the organization 
 under charter, he enlisted in the U. S. army and went to 
 the front in the Mexican War, becoming- Master of a 
 Military Lodge A. F. & A. M. conducted for the benefit of 
 the soldiers. 
 
 In October, 1847 the organization of the lodge under 
 charter was perfected with Win. H. Lathiin, W. M., Valen- 
 tine Penzer, Sr., W. and Archibold M. Long, J. W.
 
 294 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 The early meetings of the lodge developed that the 
 organization was to be a pioneer in education as well as in 
 Freemasonry for when its first hall was constructed, a 
 frame structure which stood just north of the present 
 grade school building on the same lot, it was constructed 
 two stories in height, the ground floor being used for an 
 academy. It was several years prior to the civil war that 
 this building became inadequate both for the use of the 
 lodge and for an academy and a larger and more pre- 
 tentious brick building was erected on the site of the pres- 
 ent grades school building. For its day and time this lat- 
 ter was a great credit to the little hamlet of Greenfield. 
 In fact there was doubtless none other so good owned by 
 the Masonic order in all of Southwest Missouri, not except- 
 ing the larger towns. In this building the lodge and the 
 academy flourished until the disturbances of the civil war 
 made the maintenance of the school impracticable and 
 forced the lodge to seek more central and less conspicuous 
 quarters. 
 
 At the close of the war, Washington was the only 
 chartered lodge in all Southwest Missouri. The inability 
 to continue their meetings and preserve their records, 
 caused the forfeiture of the charters of all others, but a 
 valliant little band of heroic Masters, among whom were 
 Dr. S. B. Bowles, W. K. Lathim, Arch M. Long, Nelson 
 McDowell, Columbus Talbutt, John C. Wetzol, R. S. Jacobs 
 and John Howard, held their meetings sometimes on 
 "high hills" or on "low vales" but generally in the old 
 court house which was burned by Shelby's brigade in 1863, 
 after which the meetings were held in the Lathim building 
 on the southwest corner of the square (when they were 
 held in doors), until the close of the war, and their own 
 building on the hill could be repaired and made use of. 
 It is said by the older Masons that Dr. Bowles carried the 
 charter of Washington Lodge in his pocket during most of 
 the war period. 
 
 The Academy building, as it was most generally 
 termed, suffered in turn with most everything else in this 
 troublous war period, but very early after the war closed
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 295 
 
 it was repaired not only as a Masonic Hall but fitted also 
 for an academy. This was the place of meeting thence- 
 forth up to the building of the R. S. Jacobs block on the 
 northeast corner of the square when a third story was 
 added for the Masonic orders. A chapter, Greenfield Xo. 
 28, having been organized in the interim. This later hall 
 was used by the Masonic bodies a Commandery, Constan- 
 tine No. 27, K. T. having been subsequently chartered in 
 the same hall, and all bodies occupied it up to the time 
 the building burned, December 29, 1914. 
 
 After removing to the Jacobs building, the lodge sold 
 their property on the hill to the school district. With the 
 proceeds of this sale and some other resources, the lodge 
 built the Washington Hotel building which is still occu- 
 pied as a hotel and under the original name of the Wash- 
 ington. The property was sold some years ago and a 
 portion of the proceeds invested in a splendid building 
 site on the west side of the square where the construction 
 of a strictly modern building is contemplated. 
 
 On the occasion of both the fires mentioned all her 
 records were burned, and all lodge paraphanalia but un- 
 dismayed her communications are held now in the I. 0. 0. 
 F. lodge rooms and should she never accomplish anything 
 more it is a proud record to look back upon the achieve- 
 ments of Washington Lodge. 
 
 She gave to Missouri her greatest Grand Masonic lec- 
 turer, the late L. Allan McDowell, who received his first 
 three degrees in Greenfield.
 
 BIOGRAPHIES 
 
 -OF- 
 
 Prominent Persons and Families 
 
 MATHIAS W. ALLISON. 
 
 Was born in North Missouri, February 18th, 1859, son 
 of C. C. and Mary (Williams) Allison. His father was a 
 native of Tennessee and his mother a native of Missouri. 
 His grandfather, Joseph Allison, settled in Dade County in 
 the early 30 's in Center Township. Both his parents and 
 grandparents died in Ray County, Missouri, and are buried 
 there. 
 
 Mathias W. Allison remained at home until 21 years 
 of age. He received a common school and High School 
 education and entered the teachers' profession, which he 
 followed for 23 years, mostly in Dade County. He also did 
 some farming in the meantime. In 1890 he bought a lot 
 and erected a residence thereon in Greenfield, where he 
 lived for 11 years. In 1901 he moved to a 120-acre farm 
 belonging to his wife some four miles northwest of Green- 
 field. 
 
 He was married on the 24th day of December, 1884, 
 to Mary V. Hampton, who was born February 16th, 1865, 
 daughter of James and Fmily (Kjrkwood) Hampton. 
 Emily Kirk wood came to Dade County at the age of 15 
 years with her parents. Her mother died, and was the 
 first person buried in the \Yetzel cemetery near Greenfield. 
 After the death of her mother, her father returned to Ken- 
 tucky, but Fmily remained with her uncle, John Wetzel, 
 and here she married James Hampton. Mrs. Allison was 
 the eighth in the order of birth of a family of 11 children. 
 Five of these were boys and six girls. Two died in infancy 
 and two daughters and one son died after they were 
 grown. Their mother, Fmily (Kirkwood) Hampton, died 
 April 2Sth, 111]::, at the age of S4 years, 8 months and 17 
 days. She was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky, August 
 31st, 1*29, and was married to James Hampton July 25th,
 
 D.XDi: (OlMY BANK. K. S. JACOBS BANKING (().
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 297 
 
 1847. The children who were present at her funeral were 
 Mrs. Cerilla Anderson, Mrs. M. W. Allison and her four 
 sons, Albert, Hugh, Charley and Frank. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Allison are each members of the M. E. 
 church, and are the parents of seven children, all living: 
 
 (1) Nora, born March 17th, 1886, married August 
 3d, 1916, to Prof. W. S. Smith of Lebanon, Mo. 
 
 (2) Bert, born January 14th, 1888, at home fanning 
 with his father. 
 
 (3) Maud, born December 20th, 1890, is now a ste- 
 nographer in a prominent law office in Oklahoma City. 
 
 (4) Lenore, born January 31st, 1896, engaged in 
 teaching. 
 
 (5) Finis, born July 15th, 1899, is at home. 
 
 (6) Ada Bell, born 'December 30th, 1901. 
 
 (7) Virginia, born March 17th, 1908. 
 
 Mr. Allison is an active Republican and is the present 
 County Surveyor of Dade County, lie is a member of the 
 I. 0. 0. F. of Greenfield. His father was a member of the 
 Missouri State Militia during the war. Mr. Allison was 
 the seventh in order of birth of a family of 12 children, all 
 but two of which grew to maturity. Mr. Allison is a man 
 of culture and refinement and has raised a splendid family. 
 He has always been deeply interested in school work, hav- 
 ing attended Ozark College in its palmy days, and has suc- 
 ceeded in giving his children, when they arrived at the 
 proper age, the advantage of a higher education. 
 
 C. R. ALLISON. 
 
 Born in the State of Ohio on the 23rd day of June, 
 1867. He is a younger brother of AVesley X. Allison, and, 
 by reference to the sketch under that caption, a history 
 of his parentage may be found. At the age of 14 years he 
 came to Missouri with his father, lived on a farm, attended 
 the common schools of the county and spent one year in 
 Ozark College in Greenfield. After this limited college 
 career, he entered the profession of teaching, and for five 
 years "handled the hickory'- in the district schools of 
 Dade County. At the mature age of 25 years he met, ad- 
 mired and married Fannie Moore on the 9th day of March, 
 1892. Fannie was the only daughter of Frank Moore and
 
 298 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Mary (Caldwell) Moore, the former being a native of Ken- 
 tucky, while the latter hailed from Tennessee. They were, 
 however, married in Dade County, and were farmers and 
 prosperous people. Mr. Moore died March 5th, 1896, and 
 Mrs. Moore survived him but four years, departing this 
 life in 1900. Mrs. Moore had been previously married to 
 Thomas Davis (deceased), who at his death left surviving 
 him one daughter, who is now Mrs. George Finley, of 
 Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 Mr. Allison entered upon his agricultural career as a 
 tenant-farmer, renting the Moore homestead, which em- 
 braced 200 acres of choice Dade County dirt, and con- 
 tinued to cultivate the same up to the time of Mr. Moore's 
 <]<-ath, at which time he had accumulated enough of this 
 world's goods to purchase an interest therein, subject to 
 the widow's dower, and as the years went by his pros- 
 perity continued to such an extent that by judicious buy- 
 ing and selling, planning and purchasing, he is now the 
 proud possessor of (540 acres of fertile soil in South air! 
 adjoining Townships. In keeping with the splendid 
 quality of his farm, Mr. Allison is also the keeper of regis- 
 tered Shorthorn cattle, and annually feeds for the market 
 a car-load or more of hogs, while sheep are kept in suffi- 
 cient numbers to discourage the growth of weeds and buck- 
 brush about the premises. 
 
 Seven children have come to bring sunshine into the 
 home of Mr. Allison and his good wife: 
 
 David F., "born September 21st, 1893. 
 
 John Ernest, born November 16th, 1898. 
 
 Mary, born May 25th, 1901. 
 
 Hoyt Ross, born April 18th, 1905. 
 
 William Ralph, born October l.'Jth, 1907. 
 
 James Wesley, born April 3rd, 1911. 
 
 Harry Watts* born July 22, 1914. 
 
 David F., the elder son, has been given a good educa- 
 tion, being a student first at Morrisville Academy and later 
 graduating from Marionville College. 
 
 Religiously, Mr. Allison and his wife are members of 
 the M. F. Church, but broad enough denominationally to 
 worship with God's people by whatever name.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 299 
 
 Aside from his farming 1 enterprises, Mr. Allison was 
 one of the original organizers of the Bank of Pennsboro, 
 and is now its Assistant Cashier. 
 
 The most generous impulse in the heart of Mr. Allison 
 is a desire to be a home builder lie has remodeled the 
 old Moore homestead so that it is now one of the most 
 attractive farm homes to be found in th * country. In 
 addition to the residence, he has erected a mammoth barn 
 and many convenient outhouses. His farm has the general 
 appearance of thrift, industry and prosperity. 
 
 In politics, Mr. Allison is a Republican. He has given 
 many years of service on the school board, and is now 
 president of the Pennsboro Consolidated school district. 
 
 Just a word here concerning the Moore family might 
 not be out of order. Mrs. Allison's grandparents came to 
 Dade County from Kentucky about the year 1837. This 
 was David Moore and Nancy (Thompson) Moore. They 
 entered and improved 400 acres of land, living in a double 
 log hoube, and reared a family of six children, four boys 
 and two girls, all of whom are dead except Miss Moore 
 of Pennsboro. 
 
 Mr. Moore, the father-in-law of Mr. Allison, was a 
 forty-niner, and made four trips to the Golden State in 
 the quest of the precious metal, in which adventure he was 
 most successful, and on one of the return trips enjoyed 
 the unusual pleasure of a trip around Cape Horn and home 
 via New York. 
 
 A union between scions of parent pioneer stock which 
 possessed the hardihood to brave the threatened death of 
 the desert and the dangers of the deep, a heart to subdue 
 the forest and conquer the wights of the wilderness, will 
 bear its fruit in the commoner walks of life, where a 
 heritage of courage and conviction is bequeathed to a 
 family of cherished children. 
 
 WESLEY N. ALLISON. 
 
 Entered upon the activities of this life in the State of 
 Ohio on the 3rd day of April, 1863. His father, David J. 
 Allison, was born in the State of Ohio August 7th, 1828,
 
 300 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 was a farmer by occupation, settled in Jasper County, 
 Missouri, in 1881, but in the year 1883 concluded that 
 Dade County offered better opportunities, and, in keeping 
 with that conviction, purchased 92 acres of land in South 
 Township, about five miles from the present site of Penns- 
 boro. He was a good man, a member of the M. E. church, 
 and died during the year 1900, and was buried at Penns- 
 boro. 
 
 David J. Allison was married to Mary Jane Williams, 
 a native of Ohio, about the year 1848. She was born in 
 1831, and after her marriage she shared the joys and sor- 
 rows of her life with her husband until the year 1875, 
 when she was called home. They raised a family of ten 
 children, all of whom are now living but four, the subject 
 of this sketch being eighth in order of birth. David J. 
 Allison remarried, his second wife being Lucinda Weed, 
 also a native of Ohio, this event taking place in 1876. 
 To this union were born two children. Lucinda (Weed) 
 Allison still resides in Pennsboro, and her two children, 
 Virgil D. and Lawson Stapp, both live in Dade County. 
 
 Wesley X. Allison in boyhood was a good student, and 
 early graduated from the common schools of his neigh- 
 borhood in Ohio, after which he attended Rio Grande Col- 
 lege in Gallia County, Ohio, and some years later attended 
 Ozark College in Greenfield for two years. He remained 
 at home until the year 1892, when, on the 27th day of July 
 of that year, he married Louann Speer, a native of Dade 
 County and a daughter of Mathias Speer, one of the early 
 settlers of the county. Her mother was formerly Mary 
 Hudspeth, a member of another of the pioneer families of 
 the county. 
 
 Mrs. Louann Allison died September 9th, 1900, leav- 
 ing surviving her three children, two of whom are now 
 living, viz.: Myrtle V., born November 4th, 1893, now Mrs. 
 Homer Batten of Carthage. She graduated from Marion- 
 ville College in 1915. Truman S. Allison was born March 
 5th, 1898, and graduated from Marionville College in 1915, 
 and is now at home, engaged in farming. Both he and his 
 sister are promising young people, Myrtle being an accom-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 301 
 
 plishod musician, while her brother bears the distinction 
 of being a college-bred young man without the snobbish- 
 ness which usually accompanies that attainment. Each 
 member of this family have membership in the M. E. 
 Church, while Mr. Allison also has fraternal instincts, 
 being an Odd Fellow, a W. 0. W. and a Mason, and a 
 prominent member in each of the three lodges. 
 
 After his marriage, Mr. Allison taught school for 17 
 years, two years having been spent in Jasper County and 
 the remaining 15 years in the schools of Dade County. 
 Mr. Allison also found time during those years to do a 
 little farming, but on January 5th, 1915, helped to organize 
 the Bank of Pennsboro, with a capital stock of $10,000, 
 and a modern bank home of brick was built, equipped 
 with up-to-date appliances in the way of vault, safe and 
 furniture. Notwithstanding the fact that this bank was 
 organized largely for the accommodation of local farmers 
 and business men, its deposits have steadily increased 
 and are now well above the $15,000 mark. 
 
 The officers of this bank are as follows: 
 
 President, James N. Snaden. 
 
 Vice President, G. W. Snaden. 
 
 Cashier, W. N. Allison. 
 
 Assistant Cashier, C. R. Allison. 
 
 Director, C. P. Collins. 
 
 Director, J. L. Stapp. 
 
 Director, James Copeland. 
 
 All of whom constitute the board of directors. 
 
 As might well be expected, the parent stock being 
 firmly grounded in the soil of Ohio, the offspring would 
 of necessity be Republican, but contrary to the traditions 
 and practices of his party, Mr. Allison was never an office- 
 seeker. Besides being a banker, Mr. Allison is a farmer. 
 He is the owner of one of the splendid farms of Pennsyl- 
 vania Prairie, consisting of 480 broad acres, practically 
 in one body, near Pennsboro. His residence is a modern 
 structure of eight well-furnished rooms, and pleasant sur- 
 roundings. It was built in 1904 and is just such a home 
 as any Dade County farmer might well be proud.
 
 302 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 The community in general, in the neighborhood of 
 Pennsboro, when speaking of their prominent citizens and 
 of the men who have contributed most to the general wel- 
 fare of the public, always include Mr. Allison in that list. 
 He has achieved success, both socially, intellectually and 
 financially, and richly merits the good-will of his neigh- 
 bors and the admiration of his friends. 
 
 JOSEPH M. ALEXANDER. 
 
 Deceased. 
 
 Among the old soldier records of the Civil war from 
 Dade County, none deserves more extended mention than 
 ['rich' Joe Alexander, late of Dadeville. He was born in 
 Henry County, Iowa, June llth, 1843, a son of Daniel and 
 Lettie (Rogers) Alexander, both natives of Tennessee, 
 where they were married, and emigrated to Iowa as young 
 people, and where they remained and farmed up to the 
 year 1 s .~>(5, when they moved to Dade County and settled 
 about one mile from Greenfield. Here they stayed until 
 the Civil war broke out, and, being favorable to the South 
 in this trouble, they moved to Texas, and he served in the 
 Confederate army as a lieutenant. After the war they 
 both remained in Texas, where they passed away. Joseph 
 was for the Tnion and remained in Dade. He was mar- 
 ried Sept. 20th, 18(50, to Miss Adaline Morris, who was 
 horn July Mrd 1^4.'], a daughter of George and Patsey 
 Morris. In 18(51 Joseph Alexander enlisted in Company 
 C. Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, under Capt. Mont- 
 gomery, and served in all, three years and twenty days. 
 -aw much active service, but was never wounded or 
 
 T, At Little Rock, Ark., he was transferred 
 inois Cavalry, and marched with Gen. Sher- 
 
 -ea. He was in active service before Vicks- 
 the battle of Chicamauga. Discharged at 
 
 , La., returning home he rented land for one 
 north of Dadeville, then moved to Petis County, 
 Mi.-Mniri, where he farmed for four years But he could 
 not stay away from good old Dade County, so he returned
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 303 
 
 and took up 40 acres of government land in Morgan Town- 
 ship, subsequently selling this to a mining company, when 
 he bought 40 acres just south of Dadeville, improved it, 
 prospered, and added to his holdings until he had 160 
 acres in a body of the best land to be had in the county. 
 In 1900 he decided to take life more easy, and bought a 
 nice little place containing two acres right in Dadeville 
 and only a short distance from his fine farm, which he 
 turned over to his son, Ulysses, who now resides on the 
 home place and has made a decided success as a farmer 
 and stockman. To Uncle Joe and his wife were born 
 three children, who grew to maturity. They are, Mordica, 
 a farmer of Texas; Corry, now Mrs. Ad Wrightman of 
 Springfield, Mo., and Ulysses of Dade. There are fifteen 
 grandchildren. Uncle Joe passed to "the great beyond" 
 Dec. 15th, 1916, mourned by a host of warm friends and 
 relatives, lie was of the grand old stock that the true 
 pioneer is made of, and has left a memory behind him of 
 duty well and faithfully performed; lie was a kindly, love- 
 able gentleman, and we of the younger generation arf 
 proud to honor his memory. 
 
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 JOHN E. ADAMSON. 
 
 Among the highly successful bankers and business 
 men, we could not fail to mention J. E. Adamson of Ever- 
 ton. Air. Adamson was born in Lawrence County, Mis- 
 souri, a son of Edward J. and Elender (Smith) Adamson, 
 natives of Tennessee and Missouri, respectively. He was 
 of Irish ancestry and settled in Lawrence County Missouri, 
 in the early days, where he became a successful fanner. 
 He owned some 800 acres of fine laud located on Turn- 
 back. He moved to Evcrton in 1889, where he passed 
 away in 1901. He was a veteran of the Mexican war and 
 served in the Home Guards during the Civil war. He was 
 a fine citizen and a Christian gentleman, and died in the 
 faith of the M. E. Church, South. 
 
 John E. Adamson was raised on the farm and received 
 a good education, attending the country schools and col- 
 lege, both at Marionville and Morrisville. For some year&
 
 304 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND IT8 PEOPLE 
 
 Mr. Adamson was in the mercantile business at Lawrence- 
 burg, in Lawrence County, and also ran a flouring mill at 
 Miller, Mo. In 1898 he was elected as County Clerk of 
 Lawrence County, where he served four years. In 1903 
 he organized the Bank of Miller, serving as president and 
 as cashier for one year, and, selling out the bank in 1907, 
 he moved to Springfield for the benefit of the schools for 
 his children. In 1910 he organized the Citizens' Bank of 
 Everton, and has served as its cashier ever since. 
 
 Mr. Adamson married Margaret Burk in 1887, whc 
 was born in Texas, a daughter of John and Sarah Burk, 
 who came to Lawrence County about 1872. Mr. Burk is 
 now deceased and his widow lives with a daughter in 
 Green County. To Mr. and Mrs. Adamson have been born 
 seven children, as follows: Luther W., who is a prominent 
 attorney of Kansas City, Mo.; Don 0. is assistant cashier 
 of the Citizen's Bank of Everton ; Hutton L. is a farmer 
 and miner of Lawrence County; Harlan C., Annie Helen, 
 Vincil T. and Robert T. are at home, and receiving the 
 best of educational advantages. Mr. Adamson is a Demo- 
 crat in politics and fraternally is a member of the A. F. 
 A. M. and I. O. 0. F. Mr. Adamson is considered one of 
 our most progressive and best-educated business men. He 
 has the natural instinct of the successful banker, he is 
 kindly and courteous in all his business dealings, and this, 
 with the deserved reputation as to honorale methods in 
 all things, has earned for him his well-deserved business 
 success. 
 
 JUDGE WALTER BUFFINGTON. 
 
 Deceased. 
 
 The late Judge Walter Buffington was born in Ohio 
 March f.th, isf)f), the son of Elisha and Ruth (Smart) Buf- 
 fin.irton, both of whom were born in West Virginia and 
 emigrated to Ohio in the early 40s. Elisha Buffington 
 followed river boatin.tr, and followed this business until he 
 came to Dade County, just prior to the Civil war. He 
 bought land here and began farming on a half section of 
 trood hind. lie brought with him a family of six children,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 305 
 
 and had just begun to get along nicely when the war broke 
 out, with all its dangers to settlers in this section, and he 
 decided to return to Ohio, which he did, taking his family 
 with him. 
 
 His sentiments were with the Union, and he enlisted 
 in the Union army and served with credit to himself. He 
 subsequently returned to Missouri and purchased a half 
 section of land in Green County, near Lawrenceburg, 
 where he passed away. 
 
 Judge Walter Buffington started in life for himself 
 with little else than a stout heart and a determination 
 to make his mark in the world. At the age of 16 years 
 he started working out on farms, and continued until his 
 marriage. He had purchased 40 acres of land in Dado 
 County, near Lockwood, and here his widow now lives. 
 On December 31st, 1874, he was married to Miss Josephine 
 Gentry, who was born in Kentucky January 20th, 1855, 
 a daughter of William E. and Maria (Miller) Gentry, both 
 natives of Kentucky. William Gentry and his wife came 
 to Dade County in 1872, and settled near Lockwood, to 
 the west, but in later years lived just north of Lockwood, 
 where they both passed away. Mr. Gentry died January 
 23rd, 1890, and his wife followed him very shortly, on May 
 18th, 1890. 
 
 When Judge Buffington first went to work on his 
 little farm his nearest market was at Nevada, 30 miles 
 to the north and west, and Lockwood was a little city of 
 the future. This good man and his wife prospered and 
 added to their earthly goods until they had 160 acres of 
 good Dade County land, but, best of all, they raised a fine 
 family of nine children, all of whom are decidedly worthy 
 of mention. The oldest, Miller G., was born May 26th, 
 1876, married Miss Alpha Mitzell, and they live in Okla- 
 homa City, where he is following the railroad business. 
 They have one child, Dorothy. Lula R. was born Decem- 
 ber llth, 1878, and married Dee Pipkin, a successful farmer 
 of Kansas, and they have a family of two children, Paul 
 and Josephine. William E. was born June 8th, 1882, and 
 is one of Dade County's prominent farmers, having charge
 
 306 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of the home place, with his mother. Josephine was born 
 July 20th, 1884, and married Dr. John E. Newman, who 
 is a prominent professional man of Fort Scott, Kas., where 
 he owns and operates a hospital. They have two children, 
 John and Catherine. Maggie was born Oct. 29th, 1887, 
 and married J. P. Mason, and she is a competent stenog- 
 rapher and at present living in Oklahoma, while her little 
 daughter, Elizabeth, is with her Grandmother Buffington. 
 Montie Ruth was born April 27th, 1890, and married Jesse 
 Douthart, who is a merchant of Cullison, Kas. Walter, 
 born May 24th, 1892, is now teaching in Kansas. Clara, 
 born June 24th, 1895, is clerking in Pratt, Kas. Frances, 
 born February 24th, 1898, is clerking in Cullison, Kas. Of 
 this fine family, all have received good educations, and it 
 is a remarkable fact that six of them have been teachers. 
 
 Judge Buffington was a Democrat and prominent in 
 his party councils, and was elected judge of the western 
 district, in which position he served with entire satisfac- 
 tion to all; he also took the census of 1890. He was a mem- 
 ber of the I 0. 0. F. and the I. 0. U. W. Mr. Buffington 
 died Sept. 28th, 1891, and his demise was a distinct loss to 
 the entire county. He was a remarkable man, thoughtful, 
 earnest and honorable, loved by all; a great lover of home 
 and family, and, it was said by the late Aaron D. States, 
 that lie was one of the very best-educated men in Dade 
 County. 
 
 SILAS BELL. 
 
 Silas Bell was born in Tenn, Monroe County, May 
 12th, 1848, and is the son of Rev. John W. Bell and Eliza 
 .Jane Allen, his wife. The wife died in Tenn, leaving four 
 children, of whom Silas was the first son and the second 
 in ordor of birth. The others, Mary Ellen, married Mark 
 Oil more, and is deceased, after raising a family of six chil- 
 dren; Anna R. married W. A. Morris, and they reside in 
 Texas, and Thos. J. is deceased. John W. Bell married 
 as his second wife Malinda Wilson, who was a native of 
 Tenn, and there they were married and came to Dade 
 County in 1856, traveling overland by ox and mule teams.
 
 307 
 
 They bought land in Polk Township and farmed, adding 
 to their original purchase until they had 240 acres, living 
 there until 1872, when he traded his place for 200 acres 
 in Lawrence County, Missouri, where he resided until his 
 wife died, and then he divided his land among his chil- 
 dren and came to live with his son, Silas. During all this 
 time, John W. Bell was a very prominent preacher in the 
 Presbyterian Church. He passed to his heavenly reward 
 April 24th, 1914, at the venerable age of 89 years, and 
 after a long life of doing good to his fellow-man. He 
 was loved by all who knew him, and his memory will never 
 die. To his second wife were born six children, as follows: 
 John, now of Oklahoma; Bettie is deceased; Joe, of Law- 
 rence County; Tennessee married Phil Carter and is living 
 in Lawrence County, Missouri; America, now Mrs. Perve 
 Carter of Lawrence County, Missouri; Charles P. of Okla- 
 homa. Silas Bell started out in life for himself at the age 
 of 21 on a farm in Rock Prairie Township, just east of 
 Everton. This consisted of 84 acres, and this he improved 
 and lived there four years, at which time he traded for 
 100 acres of the old Bell homestead in Dade County, keep- 
 ing this for six years, when he sold and farmed rented 
 land for some ten years, finally buying 115 acres in Rock 
 Prairie Township, and after greatly improving this and 
 also adding to the acreage until he had 155 acres, sold out 
 in 1914 and went to live with his son, James A. Bell of 
 Polk Township. Silas Bell was married July 30th, 1868, 
 to Elizabeth Grisham, born in Dade County in 1849. They 
 were the parents of eight children, as follows: John T. 
 married Laura Jerome, and both died, leaving one son, 
 Leonard Paul, who was raised by his grandparents, Silas 
 Bell and wife, and is now living in Ash Grove, Green 
 County; Samuel "VV. married Nellie Jerome, and is de- 
 ceased, and his widow now lives in Idaho and has one 
 son, named Wayne Bell; James A., of whom a sketch may 
 be found elsewhere; Michael M. married Pina Woods, and 
 is living in Hickory County, Missouri, his family consist- 
 ing of two children, Louis and James Silas ' Henry S. 
 married Hettie Dawson, and they live near Ash Grove,
 
 308 
 
 Mo., and have one child, Harold Bell; William A. married 
 Elsie Burne, and lives in Idaho, having two children, Her- 
 bert and Lorine; Silas D. married Inez Thompson, and also 
 lives in Idaho, and has one child, Oral; Lizzie married 
 Boyd Hayes, and they live south of Emmet, Dade County, 
 and their two children are named Elwin and Virginia. 
 Mrs. Bell, the mother of this family, died Feb. 6th, 1908, 
 after a life well spent, and leaving a host of warm friends. 
 Silas Bell is a Democrat in politics and a member of the 
 Baptist Church. He is one of our most honored citizens. 
 His word is as good as his bond. May he live long and his 
 declining years be full of happiness and contentment, is 
 the earnest wish of his many, many friends and neighbors. 
 
 JAMES A. BELL. 
 
 James A. Bell, prominent farmer and stockman of 
 Polk Township, Dade County, was born March 28th, 1874, 
 a son of Silas Bell and wife, a sketch of whom will be 
 found on another page of this work. James Bell had the 
 usual farmer boy experiences up to the time of his mar- 
 riage, and then life began in earnest, he first operating a 
 120-acre farm in Dade County, where he stayed for six 
 years, when lie sold this and moved to Hickory County, 
 buying 200 acres, and stayed six years and returned and 
 bought 335 acres in Rock Prairie Township, which lie 
 farmed for four years and then traded for the old Comp- 
 ton homestead in Polk Township, where he now lives. 
 This fine place consists of 492 acres of as fine land as can 
 be found in Dade County. This place includes the old 
 Nancy McGee farm, on which zinc ore was first discovered 
 in Dade County, and Mr. Boll is now carrying on mining 
 to some extent. On this fine tract of land are two sets of 
 frame buildings and two silos with 170 tons capacity each; 
 also very large and commodious stock barns and sheds. 
 This place is exceptionally well-watered with river, spring 
 branches and springs. Truly, this is one of the very best 
 stock ranches in the entire county, and here one may see 
 irreat herds of cattle and hogs of good breeds. Mr. Bell 
 keeps a throughbred Hereford bull, and is a decided sue-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 309 
 
 cess as a stockman, always keeping his herds headed with 
 good blood. He raises mules to advantage. He carries on 
 general farming in the most approved and up-to-date man- 
 ner, and to say that he is a success as a farmer and stock- 
 man is putting it mildly, indeed. Everything around this 
 large ranch shows that Mr. Bell knows his business, and 
 it is to be mentioned that, in addition to these large farm- 
 ing and stock operations, Mr. Bell and his father, Silas 
 Bell, do a large part of the thrashing for that section of 
 the country, as they own a complete thrashing outfit. Mr. 
 Bell was married Nov. 27th, 1898, to Miss Amanda E. 
 Hurst, who was born in Dade County Feb. 20th, 1879, a 
 daughter of J. T. and Emily Bell (Hayes) Hurst. The 
 father died in 1910, while his wife is now living in Ever- 
 ton, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Bell have a fine family of seven 
 children. They are all at home and named as follows: 
 Olive, born Sept. 15th, 1899; Marvin, born Feb. 13th, 1902; 
 Hugh, born Feb. 16th, 1904; John, born April 8th, 1906; 
 Howard, born July 13th, 1908; Emily, born Aug. 30th, 
 1910, and Silas, born June 21st, 1915. Truly, Mr. and Mrs. 
 Bell may well be proud of this fine family, all of whom are 
 receiving the best of school advantages, and will surely 
 grow up to become good citizens. In politics, Mr. Bell is 
 a Democrat, and he and his family are members of the 
 Baptist Church. This fine, industrious gentleman we are 
 proud to own as a leading citizen of our county. 
 
 GEORGE THOMAS BARKER. 
 
 George Thomas Barker was born in Henry County, 
 Missouri, November 28th, 1872. His father, Shell Barker, 
 was born in Kentucky, and came to Henry County, Mis- 
 souri, at an early date, where he carried on farming and 
 stock raising to a large extent. His wife was Mary Spence, 
 who was a native of Missouri. They had six children, 
 as follows: Nealie, William, Robert and Mary, all de- 
 ceased. Nannie is now Mrs. Henry Barker of Kentucky, 
 and George Barker, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 Mr. Barker lived on the farm until he was 11 years 
 of age, when he came to Dade County with an uncle, Wil-
 
 310 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 liam C. Barker, who run the Everton hotel for many years, 
 in fact, up to the time of his death. Mr. Barker attended 
 the Everton schools, after which he went into the grain 
 business, working for J. E. Gyles. He followed this for 
 11 years, and in 1896 bought out Gyles and conducted the 
 business under the firm name of Barker & Poindexter, 
 his partner being William B. Poindexter. They run the 
 business under this name for about two years, when Mr. 
 Barker bought out Mr. Poindexter and continued in the 
 grain business for another two years on his own account, 
 then selling one-half to A. W. Poindexter, and continued 
 again under the firm name of Barker & Poindexter for 
 the following two years, when his partner sold out to 
 C. W. Barker, and they run the business under the firm 
 name of C. W. Barker & Company. This partnership con- 
 tinued until the death of C. W. Barker, in 1912. The ele- 
 vator is run under the name of John F. Myers & Son of 
 Springfield and St. Louis, but Mr. Barker retains one- 
 quarter interest. This firm owns elevators at Everton 
 Ash Grove and Bois d'Arc. 
 
 Gn October 14, 1903, George T. Barker married Miss 
 Mary A. Mason, a native of Missouri, who was born Feb- 
 ruary 12, 1873, and to them have been born two children, 
 Helen, born July 7, 1898, employed in the postoffice at 
 Everton, and Ruth, born July 19, 1902, is at home. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Barker are members of the Baptist 
 Church, in which they are both prominent. He is a mem- 
 ber of the A. F. & A. M. Lodge No. 405, also of the Macca- 
 bees and Modern Brotherhood of America. In politics, 
 he is a Democrat, serving on the Township Democratic 
 Committee for 13 years and was appointed Deputy State 
 Fish Commissioner, but resigned this latter position to 
 take charge of the postoffice at Everton, when he was ap- 
 pointed February 25, 1915, which office he now holds, to 
 the entire satisfaction of the citizens of Everton. Mr. 
 Barker is a clean-cut business man, and is considered one 
 of the foremost citizens of Everton and Dade County. He 
 is a courteous Christian gentleman and deserves the high 
 esteem in which he is held by all who know him.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 311 
 
 HENRY BARTLING. 
 
 One of the prosperous German-Americans who has 
 made good in Dade County. He was born in Washington 
 County, Illinois, January 10th, 1855, son of Fred and 
 Frederica (Sundermyer) Bartling, both now deceased. 
 His parents were each born in Germany, Prussia, and 
 came to America in 1854, locating in Washington County, 
 Illinois, and engaged in farming. 
 
 Fred Bartling took regular military training while 
 in Germany and was an officer in the Franco-Prussian war, 
 receiving two medals for conspicuous service and bravery 
 in battle. During the Civil war he was chief officer of the 
 Home Guards at Minden, Ills. 
 
 Henry was the third of a family of seven children. 
 He received his education at Minden, 111., is a member of 
 the Missouri Synod of the German Evangelical Lutheran 
 Church, and is a Democrat in politics. 
 
 On the 16th day of February, 1877, he was married to 
 Minnie Winter, daughter of Henry and Caroline (Hake) 
 Winter. Her father and mother were each born in Han- 
 over, Germany. Henry Winter was a carpenter by trade, 
 but came to Illinois at an early day and settled at Okaw- 
 ville, Washington County. He enlisted in the Civil war, 
 but was discharged on account of ill health. 
 
 Mrs. Bartling is the oldest of a family of five chil- 
 dren. She was educated at Okawville, Ills. 
 
 Mr. Bartling lived at home until his father's death, 
 which occurred when Henry was about 13 years of age. 
 He then hired out to work on a farm by the year, and re- 
 ceived $65.00 per year for the first year, staying seven 
 years. His employer was so well pleased with his services 
 that he gave him an additional $20.00 each year during 
 the service. 
 
 After that he worked at different places for two years, 
 when he was able to buy a farm of 100 acres, got married, 
 and began farming for himself. At the end of three years 
 he sold out at a good figure and came to Dade County, 
 bought 320 acres of raw prairie five miles northwest of 
 Lockwood. This land Mr. Bartling cultivated and im-
 
 312 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 proved until in a few years it was one of the best farms 
 in the neighborhood. In addition to general farming, Mr. 
 Bartling raised a large number of cattle, hogs and sheep, 
 especially the latter. 
 
 In 1909 he sold his farm and retired to Lockwood, 
 buying a fine residence property and 28 acres of land ad- 
 joining the city limits on the southwest. The residue of 
 his savings he very wisely invested in a splendid Grant 
 Township farm of 400 acres. 
 
 Aside from farming and stock raising, Mr. Bartling 
 has been and is now an auctioneer, conducting many large 
 sales in Dade and adjoining counties. He is a splendid 
 judge of live stock values, and has a wide acquaintance 
 among the leading farmers, which makes his services as 
 an auctioneer especially attractive. 
 
 Two public enterprises have received Mr. Bartling 's 
 undivided support The Dade County Fair Association 
 and the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Of 
 the latter, Mr. Bartling was the principal organizer. 
 
 He has never aspired to be an officeholder, but has 
 devoted considerable energy in the good-roads movement, 
 and at present is President of the Inter-County Seat High- 
 way Commission of Dade County. 
 
 Mr. Bartling personally conducts the farming opera- 
 tions on his 28 acres, and raises some live stock and nu- 
 merous chickens. He owns and drives a Ford automobile. 
 He is a stockholder in the Farmers' State Bank of Lock- 
 wood. 
 
 Mr. Bartling and wife are the parents of seven chil- 
 dren: 
 
 (1) August C. lives at Aurora, Mo., and is engaged 
 in the drug business. Married Alice Dunning, a native 
 of Nebraska. Of their two children, Marlin died in in- 
 fancy. Geraldine is still living. 
 
 (2) Freda married to F! A. Bohne, an employee of 
 the Frisco railroad as carpenter. They have one child, 
 Ruth. 
 
 (3) Martin L. lives at Carleton, Mo., and is engaged 
 in the clothing business. Married to Frances Louis of

 
 s
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 313 
 
 Kansas City. They have two children, Betty and Martin J. 
 
 (4) Millie married to Albert Frye January 3rd, 
 1916. They are living in Detroit, Mich. 
 
 (5) Minnie living at home. 
 
 (6) Alfred, a student at Vanderbilt College, Nash- 
 ville, Tenn. Studying dentistry, class of 1918. 
 
 (7) Arthur, at home. Graduate of Lockwood High 
 School Took special course at State University at Colum- 
 bia in Agriculture. Is much interested in farming enter- 
 prises and is a fancier of pure-bred fowls. He assists his 
 father in looking after their farming interests and is an 
 active poultry breeder. 
 
 THOMAS H. BERRY. 
 
 There is probably no better-known and more-loved 
 man in North Bade County than Uncle Tom Berry, the 
 subject of this sketch. He was born in this county on 
 the fine farm he now owns June 17th, 1841, over three- 
 quarters of a century ago, and is proud to be a citizen of 
 good old Bade County. His father, James G. Berry, was 
 a native of Kentucky, where he early married Miss Mary 
 Finley, who was born in South Carolina. Together this 
 couple came to Dade County in 1836, bringing a family of 
 six children. They made the trip overland with horse and 
 wagon. This family were pioneers in every sense of the 
 word. They first bought out a homesteader on an 80-acre 
 tract and went to farming in the most approved manner 
 of the times, which was primitive in those early days. 
 There were no mills to grind what crops were raised, so 
 each farmer had to prepare his meal as best he could de- 
 vise. Mr. Berry constructed different devices for this pur- 
 pose, the most prominent of them being a stone grinding 
 affair called a ''Thumping Dick." 
 
 James G. Berry was successful in his farming opera- 
 tion and accumulated much good land, owning at one time 
 over 400 acres. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and 
 served with valor under Col. Samuel Caldwell in the 
 Eleventh United States Volunteers, and was discharged 
 in 1813. He was a Whig and later a Republican in poli-
 
 314 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tics. James G. Berry was born Dec. 7th, 1792, and died in 
 Dade County on the place now owned and occupied by 
 his son, Thomas, in 1875, while his wife, who was born 
 Aug. 19, 1798, lived to be 94 years of age, dying March 
 21st, 1892. 
 
 Thomas H. Berry was given 160 acres of good land 
 by his father and took care of both his parents in their 
 declining years. He was married Oct. 28th, 1883, to Miss 
 Birdit Samantha Smith, a native of Cass County, Mis- 
 souri, and born Dec. 4th, 1850, a daughter of James Mon- 
 roe and Cynthia Ann (Morris) Smith, natives of Tennnes- 
 see and Kentucky, respectively. They were early farmers 
 of Dade County, having emigrated here in 1853, and set- 
 tled north of Dadeville. They accumulated 310 acres of 
 good land. Mr. Smith was born April 6th, 1827, and died 
 in Polk County at Morrisville Aug. 20th, 1910, while his 
 wife was born Oct. 10th, 1829, and passed away in Dade 
 County Oct. 15th, 1890. 
 
 Thomas H. Berry has one of the very best farms in 
 South Morgan Township. He has greatly improved it 
 with good fences and fine buildings, and is now living 
 practically retired, enjoying the fruits of his past well- 
 directed efforts. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Berry havj been born three chil- 
 dren, namely, Howard H., born Sept. 29th, 1884, and mar- 
 ried Miss Elva Shaw, a native of Dade County, and they 
 have two children, Mary Aline, born Jan. 29th, 1910, and 
 Ruth Margaret, born Sept. 2nd, 1914. Mr. Berry is a busi- 
 ness man of Greenfield. Cynthia M., born June 13th, 1887, 
 married Hugh McConnell, and they have two children, 
 Francis Birdit, born April 23rd, 1913, and Hugh II., born 
 April 2nd 1915; Elbridge M., born Dec. 20th, 1889, lives 
 at home and has charge of the home place and does a 
 general farming business. Uncle Tom is a Republican 
 and a public-spirited man, always being ready to support 
 any enterprise that is for the betterment of the county, 
 lie believes in good roads, free public schools and tem- 
 perance. Mr. and Mrs. Berry are members of the Chris- 
 tian Church. Taken all together, there is no family more
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 316 
 
 respected or more loved in this county. Uncle Tom is a 
 product of Dade County, and we, all of the younger gen- 
 eration, delight to honor such as he. 
 
 THOMAS J, BISHOP. 
 
 Perhaps no man in Dade County, and few in the State 
 of Missouri, can trace the branches of his ancestral tree 
 to a longer or more illustrous line of progenitors than 
 Thomas J. Bishop. If heraldry was in vogue, his family 
 escutcheon would fairly bristle with charges of Or and 
 Argent emblazoned upon a field of ermine and purple. 
 
 The Bishop family was founded in America by one 
 whose given name is lost to the annals of history. He 
 sailed from the coast of Flanders sometime during the 
 Seventeenth Century in an English vessel and landed at 
 the port of New London, Conn., where he was sold for 
 his passage money to a farmer by the name of Dart. Hav- 
 ing an eye to courtship as well as manual labor, at the end 
 of his service he married a daughter of the House of Dart, 
 and thereby founded a family that was destined to become 
 prominent in American history. He settled at Waterford, 
 Conn., and reared a family of boys and girls whose names 
 are to the pages of history unknown, save and except the 
 oldest son, Eleazor, who, in turn, married and raised a 
 family of boys and girls, among them Thomas, Eleazor and 
 George, but the names of the girls are veiled in oblivion. 
 Eleazor, his second son, married and lived in the vicinity 
 of Waterford, near New London. At the breaking out of 
 the French and Indian war, Eleazor recruited a company 
 of Connecticut volunteers and was commissioned captain 
 and served under General Wolfe at the battle of Quebec. 
 He had several sons, among them Thomas and Eleazor; 
 also daughters, one of whom married a man by the name 
 of Stebbens and another was married to a Mr. Fargo. 
 Thomas Bishop married a Miss Fargo and lived at the old 
 homestead at Waterford. 
 
 At the breaking out of the Revolutionary war, 
 Thomas Bishop joined the Army of the Patriots, and was 
 engaged in the sanguinary Battle of Bunker Hill, where
 
 816 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 he was permanently disabled. He died in the year 1800. 
 He was survived by four sons, Joshua, Isaac, Robert and 
 Eleazor. Joshua married a Miss Comstock, Isaac a Miss 
 Whipple, Robert married a Miss Holmes, while Eleazor died 
 unmarried. Joshua and Robert moved to Chenango County, 
 New York, in 1805; Isaac moved to near Binghamton, N". 
 Y., in 1820^ Eleazor remained at the old homestead at 
 Waterford, where he died. Joshua moved to Pennsylvania 
 in 1815 and died there in 1850. Robert moved back to 
 Waterford, and after his mother's death lived at New Lon- 
 don, where he died in 1847. 
 
 The maternal ancestry of Thomas Bishop also furnishes 
 some remarkable characters. One great-great-great-grand- 
 mother was a pensioner under the Act of 1832, and con- 
 tinued to enjoy this bounty till her death, in 1840. A 
 great-great-great-grandfather on his mother's side was 
 Zebulon Comstock, who also resided in the vicinity of 
 Waterford, but the Comstocks were a nomadic family, 
 and their descendants are almost as numerous as the sands 
 of the sea, and have established dwelling places in almost 
 every state, station, clime and country on the face of the 
 globe. 
 
 An interesting relic or heirloom is now in the posses- 
 sion of the Bishop family. It is the sword carried by 
 Eleazor Bishop in the French and Indian war and also by 
 Thomas Bishop at Bunker Hill. The blade of the sword is 
 of the finest Damascus steel, the hilt of silver, and en- 
 graved on the blade is the name, "Eleazor Bishop." 
 
 This is certainly an interesting page from the annals 
 of the past, and entitles every member of the Bishop fam- 
 ily to be enrolled as Sons and Daughters of the Revolu- 
 tion. 
 
 Thomas J. Bishop, the subject of this sketch, was 
 born in Benton County, Missouri, Dec. 27th, 1851. He 
 was a son of Thomas J. and Frances (Brown) Bishop. 
 His father, Thomas Jefferson Bishop, was born in Che- 
 nango County, New York, Dec. 22nd, 1807, his parents 
 having recently moved there from Waterford, Conn. He 
 left home in 1821 and was apprenticed to a merchant in
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 317 
 
 Mt. Joy, but afterward found employment in Philadelphia. 
 In 1832 he visited New Orleans, traveled in the South, 
 and finally landed in St. Louis, where he accepted a situa- 
 tion as trader with the Kickapoo Indians, then located 
 about five miles southwest of Warsaw, Benton County, 
 Missouri. In 1835 he was appointed Clerk of the Circuit 
 Court, and a short time afterward was elected Clerk and 
 Ex-Officio Recorder of Benton County, Missouri, in which 
 office he served until 1854. In 1853 he selected the Bishop 
 homestead in Dade County and moved his family to it. 
 In 1856 he was elected a member of the Board of Public 
 Works of the state and served as its president until 1857, 
 when he was appointed Receiver of the United States Dis- 
 trict Land Office at Springfield, his term expiring in 1861. 
 
 When the state convention authorized the enrollment 
 and arming of the militia, he accepted the office of brigade 
 quartermaster, with the rank of Major, on the staff of Gen. 
 
 C. B. Holland, where he served until the close of the war. 
 He died at his home in Pennsylvania Prairie Oct. 22nd, 
 1898. His wife died in Dade County, Missouri, July 30th, 
 1884, and both she and her husband, Thomas J. Bishop, 
 Sr., are buried there, having been married at Warsaw, 
 Mo., Jan. 1st, 1837, and at the time of their death were the 
 owners of a farm of 256 acres in South Township. 
 
 Thomas J. Bishop was the youngest of a family of 
 eight children: 
 
 (1) Martha Missouri, born Oct. 18th, 1837, married 
 Preston Moore, moved to California in 1860, died there, 
 leaving four children, now living, Fannie, Mattie, Lee and 
 Roy. 
 
 (2) Joshua, born May 3rd, 1839, died in Washington, 
 
 D. C., buried in National Cemetry, having served in the 
 United States Navy 40 years, retired as a captain. He 
 married Clara Rogers, but left no children. 
 
 (3) Temperance, born March 10th, 1841, died April 
 1st, 1895. She was married to Thomas Alexander and 
 left one child, Preston Alexander, now living in Lawrence 
 County, Missouri.
 
 318 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (4) -(5) Zebulon and George (twins), born August 
 25th, 1843. Zebulon was a Union soldier and was killed 
 from ambush in March, 1864. George died Jan. llth, 1905. 
 Neither was ever married. 
 
 (6) Derindah, born June 16th, 1848. Married April 
 5th, 1876, to William McLemore. To this union one child 
 was born, Gertrude, who resides with her parents in South 
 Greenfield. 
 
 (8) Thomas J. Bishop. 
 
 Thomas remained at home with his father until he 
 was 27 years of age, during which time he was engaged in 
 farming. On October 9th, 1877, he was married to Clemen- 
 tine Scott, a daughter of James and Margaret (Willis) 
 Scott. Clementine was born July 21st, 1859. Her father, 
 James Scott, was born in Illinois in 1836, and was brought 
 to Dade County in 1837 by his father, D. W. Scott, a 
 native of North Carolina. Margaret (Willis) Scott w r as 
 born in Kentucky and came to Dade County when a child. 
 Both the Scotts and Bishops were early pioneer families. 
 
 Thomas J. Bishop and wife left the home farm in 
 1879, and removed to a 40-acre tract just one mile South- 
 east of Pennsboro, where they now reside. This was the 
 "nestegg" for the 746 V-j acres of Dade County soil which 
 he now owns. Mr. Bishop cleared out, improved and 
 cultivated the original 40 acres, and in 1881 added an 
 80-acre tract to it. In 1883 he erected a substantial frame 
 residence, rebuilt it in 1895, and at his father's death he 
 purchased the interest of all the heirs in the old home- 
 stead of 263 acres, and has since added 120 acres to it. 
 This, with 240 acres in Smith Township, constitutes his 
 real estate holdings. 
 
 Mr. Bishop is engaged in a general farming, stock 
 raising and stock feeding business. lie was one of the 
 organizers of the Bank of South Greenfield, and is at 
 present an officer and a member of its boards of directors. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Bishop are the parents of six children, 
 all of whom are living: 
 
 (1) Krma, born August 25th, 1879, educated in 
 Springfield, a graduate of Drury College class of 1904 with
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 319 
 
 A. B. degree, also graduate of special work at State Uni- 
 versity and received B. S. degree in 1910, and holds a 
 state Life Certificate. Is now engaged in teaching in 
 St. Louis. 
 
 (2) Clara, born May 27th, 1889, graduated from the 
 Greenfield High School in 1908, and is at present Secre- 
 tary of the County Sunday School Board, in which work 
 she takes a great delight. 
 
 (3) Pearl, born Feb. 24th, 1891, attended Greenfield 
 High School, and after graduating spent two years at 
 Drury College in Springfield. Married Roy Poindexter 
 Oct. 9th, 1913. 
 
 (4) Margaret, born Jan. 28th, 1894. Educated at 
 Greenfield High School, Drury Academy, and graduated 
 from Drury College in 1916 with A. B. Degree. Member 
 of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Now teaching in Springfield 
 High School. 
 
 (5) Francis Tom, born July 29th, 1900. Is at present 
 attending High School in St. Louis. 
 
 (6) Lucy Ruth, born August 6th, 1903. Is now at- 
 tending school in Dade County. 
 
 The foregoing record speaks louder than words con- 
 cerning Mr. Bishop's attitude toward education. In poli- 
 tics he is a staunch Democrat, and his family all being 
 members of the Christian Church. No man stands higher 
 in the community than Mr. Bishop, and his influence has 
 been felt throughout the county in the good-roads move- 
 ment, and his voice has ever been raised in support of a 
 better school system. Like many of his prosperous neigh- 
 bors, he enjoys the distinction of riding in an auto, but 
 with him it is a matter of necessity rather than a luxury. 
 
 HOMER CLYDE BIRCH. 
 
 A native of Dade County, Missouri, was born one and 
 one-half miles south of Seybert on Feb. 22nd, 1874, son 
 of Dr. D. E. F. and Amanda (Moore) Birch, both being 
 natives of Tenn. 
 
 Homer C. Birch is the only surviving child of three 
 children born of this marriage:
 
 320 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (1) Birdie, died Aug. 2, 1900. 
 
 (2) Trixie, deceased. 
 
 (3) Homer Clyde, born Feb. 22nd, 1874. 
 
 Homer Clyde remained at home until his marriage, 
 which took place Aug. 2nd, 1892, when he was but 18 
 years of age. He was married to Serena Glenn, who was 
 born in Dade County Jan. 22nd, 1873, and died April 
 13th, 1915, leaving a family of seven children: 
 
 (1) Thadeus, born June 29th, 1894, is now engaged 
 in mining in the Corry camp, and living at home. 
 
 (2) John, born Feb. 6th, 1896, is now at home at- 
 tending school. 
 
 (3) Macie, born Oct. 9th, 1898, is at home attending 
 school. 
 
 (4) Howard, born Jan. 16th, 1902, is attending 
 school. 
 
 (5) Ruth, born July 12th, 1904, is at home attending 
 school. 
 
 (6) Kyle, born May 17th, 1906, is at home. 
 
 (7) Clayton, born Aug. 7th, 1909, is at home. 
 
 (8) Elmer, born Sept. 1st, 1912, died Feb. 13th, 1913. 
 After his marriage Mr. Birch went to farming. He 
 
 started housekeeping with very little on rented land, and 
 lived for two years on the John G. Sloan farm, then bought 
 40 acres near Needmore in Cedar County. Lived there 
 two years, sold out, and rented 90 acres on the Little Sac 
 river, where he farmed for three years, then rented the 
 Silas Montgomery farm in Sac Township, where he re- 
 mained throe years. Next he moved to the Sam Seybert 
 farm of 120 acres and farmed this one year, after which 
 he rented the old James Goodnight farm of 185 acres 
 tli rough John A. Hall, the manager of the Underwriters' 
 Land Company, near the Corry mining camp. After farm- 
 ing this place for four years, he purchased it. This was 
 in 1907. 
 
 At the time of purchasing it, this farm was little 
 improved, but he has since remodeled the house, cleared 
 out 50 acres, fenced it all with wire, and made general 
 improvements. lie sold off 25 acres, so that there are now
 
 FRANK JOHNSON AND FAMILY AT HOME IN ( FDAK I Ol VI Y.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 321 
 
 1 60 acres of No. 1 land in this farm. It is all in cultivation 
 but 10 acres. 
 
 Mr. Birch is engaged in general farming, and feeds 
 some cattle, horses and mules. His farm is well adapted to 
 stock raising, being well watered by spring branch and 
 wells. 
 
 In politics Mr. Birch is a Eepublican, is a member of 
 the Township Board, and while in Sac Township was 
 Clerk of the School Board. He is vitally interested in the 
 good-roads movement and in favor of the best possible 
 public schools. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Birch were each converted at a meeting 
 held at Corry by Brothers Worthington, Oldham and 
 others, and were afterwards baptized, uniting with the 
 Church of God (Holiness), and spent many happy hours 
 in the service of the Lord, both at home and in the public 
 worship. 
 
 For eight years he and his wife enjoyed the blessings 
 of an eternal salvation, when she was called home. He 
 still remains a true and faithful follower of his Savior, 
 and is loyal to tha one true Church of God. 
 
 W. R. BOYLES. 
 
 Postmaster, owner and former editor, publisher and 
 proprietor of the Dade County Advocate. Was born in 
 the City of Greenfield, Dade County, Missouri, Dec. 25th, 
 1857, and has lived in the city continuously all his life. 
 His parents were Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Vaughan) 
 Bowles. The former was born at Portsmouth, N. H., while 
 his mother was born in Virginia. She was reared, how- 
 ever, in Tennessee, and their marriage was celebrated in 
 that state. In the 40 's they removed to Dade County, 
 Missouri, where Dr. Samuel B. Bowles followed the prac- 
 tice of medicine, becoming one of the prominent and 
 valued physicians of Southwest Missouri. Both he and 
 his wife passed away in Greenfield. 
 
 In his boyhood days W. R. Bowles attended the public 
 schools of Greenfield, spending his youth largely in the 
 manner of other boys of his day, and at the age of 14
 
 322 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 years he began learning the printer's trade. In 1887 he 
 purchased the Bade County Advocate from Judge Mason 
 Talbutt, his brother-in-law, since which time he has been 
 actively connected with its management, covering a period 
 of 30 years. The Advocate has long been recognized as 
 one of the leading Democratic papers of this section of 
 the state. The office is well equipped with new and 
 modern machinery and does an extensive line of job work 
 in addition to the publication of a newspaper. 
 
 In the year 1895, while Mr. Bowles was serving his 
 native city as Mayor, he became married to Miss Cora 
 Kimber, a native of Putnam County, Illinois, to which 
 union five children were born: 
 
 Samuel 0., a city salesman in San Francisco; John 
 H., now of Kansas City; Karl C., who is now associated 
 with his father in the publication of the Advocate; Kath- 
 erine V., who at present is acting as Deputy Postmaster 
 under her father in the Greenfield postoffice, and Francis 
 Tiffany, now at home attending High School. 
 
 Mr. Bowles is a member of the Masonic fraternity, 
 in which he has taken many degrees and in which he is 
 much interested. He also affiliates with the Modern Wood- 
 men and the W. 0. W. His wife is a member of the 
 Methodist Episcopal Church in Greenfield. Politically, 
 Mr. Bowles has always been a Democrat, and lias been 
 active in the councils of his party, both as an organizer 
 and as a chairman of the County Executive Committee. 
 He was appointed postmaster of Greenfield by Grover 
 Cleveland, and is now holding that office by virtue of 
 appointment by Woodrow Wilson. He lias, however, never 
 been considered intensely partisan, his election to the 
 mayoralty of Greenfield twice having been on a Citizens' 
 ticket. Besides being a newspaper man and publicist, Mr. 
 Pjoxvh's is also an Attorney at Law, having been admitted 
 to the l)ade County Bar many years ago. Both personally 
 and in his paper Mr. Bowles has always been a staunch 
 advocate of every movement which had for its purpose 
 the betterment of the community, especially in the matter 
 of jrood roads and good schools.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 323 
 
 WILLIAM D. BROWN. 
 
 Was born in Jackson County, Tennessee, July 20th, 
 1862. His father, Jerry Calvin Brown, was born in East 
 Tennessee, and died Jan. 4th, 1888, at the age of 56 years. 
 He was of Scotch-Irish parentage, a son of Hiram and 
 Betsy Brown. Hiram lived to the unprecedented age of 
 110 years, and was an early settler in Carolina, but later 
 moved to East Tennessee. 
 
 Jerry C. Brown was a farmer, and reasonably suc- 
 cessful in his undertakings. He moved to Kentucky and 
 later to Bade County. He settled in 1880 southeast of the 
 old Antioch Church, in what is now Pilgrim Township, 
 where he bought a small farm. He was a member of the 
 Christian Church, a Democrat in politics, a member of the 
 Masonic fraternity and an office-holder in Jackson County, 
 Tennessee. 
 
 Jerry Calvin Brown was married to Jane Floyd, a 
 lady of Gorman descent, born in McMinn County, Ten- 
 nessee, in 1838, and died in Dade County in 1890. She 
 was a member of the Christian Church and the mother of 
 eight children: 
 
 (1) Sarah J. married E. W. Richards of Kentucky, 
 and came to Dade County with the family. 
 
 (2) Rebecca Ann married Charles Simpson, a mem- 
 ber of a pioneer Dade County family, and settled in South 
 Township. 
 
 (3) William D. Brown, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (4) Frank, now a farmer living three miles south of 
 Everton. 
 
 (5) Millie married Perry Shaw of Greene County, 
 and died July 2nd, 1908, in Greenfield. 
 
 (6) John C. died at Pilgrim, Mo., May 1st, 1912. 
 
 (7) Henry, a railroad man, lives at Everton. 
 
 (8) Josie married Asa Loveless, at one time Chief 
 of Police in Springfield. 
 
 William D. Brown was raised on a farm, attended the 
 country schools, and later worked in and attended Ozark 
 College in Greenfield in 1885, but remained on the farm 
 till 1886.
 
 324 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 For a few years he taught school, after which he 
 was appointed Postmaster at Pilgrim, serving a little over 
 eight years, and was Station Agent for the Frisco railroad 
 at the same time. He was also Justice of the Peace in 
 South Township for four years. In 1895 he moved to 
 Everton and engaged in the poultry and produce business, 
 which he followed for 15 years, handling a large amount 
 of stuff. In 1907 he was employed by a wholesale produce 
 firm, and spent two years in Polk County, after which he 
 returned to Everton and managed the Business Men's 
 Produce Company a little over one year. In 1911 he 
 traded his property in Everton for a stock of goods at 
 Stinson, a country point in Lawrence County, and in 1913 
 he exchanged this property for his residence property in 
 Greenfield, where he now lives. 
 
 In 1914 he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court of 
 Dade County, and moved to Greenfield, the county seat. 
 
 At the age of 14 years William D. Brown suffered a 
 severe attack of typhoid fever, which affected his right 
 arm and right lower limb, so that for forty years he has 
 been obliged to use a support for his lower limb, but is 
 able to walk without the use of crutch or cane. 
 
 In 1886 he was married to Sarah Ann Gilmore, born 
 in Washington Township, Dade County, Missouri, Aug. 
 14th, 1869, daughter of William J. and Francis (Smith) 
 Gilrnore. The Gilmores came from Warren County, Ken- 
 tucky, in 1856, and settled in Washington Township. Mrs. 
 Brown received a common school education, and was one 
 of a family of eight children. At the time of her marriage 
 she was a member of the Baptist Church, joining at the 
 age of 13 years, but she and her husband are now each 
 members of the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Brown 
 are the parents of five children: 
 
 (1) Ida, born Nov. 3rd, '1887, received her education 
 in the Everton High Schools, and is now employed as 
 Deputy Circuit Clerk of Dade County. 
 
 (2) Ada, born Dec. 29th, 1889, attended High School 
 at Everton, married Hugh Burch, a farmer residing near 
 Lock wood, and is the mother of four children, Corinne,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 325 
 
 8 years old; Justin, 6 years old; George, 4 years old, and 
 James, 2 years old. 
 
 (3) Vida, born June 16th, 1892, married Emmerson 
 Crews, a barber, in Greenfield. 
 
 (4) William, born June 24th, 1896, a farmer. 
 
 (5) Charles Ernest, born Jan. 28th, 1900, and is now 
 at home. 
 
 William D. Brown is a Democrat in politics, a mem- 
 ber of the I. 0. 0. F. and Rebekah lodges, and also belongs 
 to the W. 0. W. and Circle. 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war Jerry Calvin 
 Brown enlisted in the Confederate Army and saw active 
 service during the entire period of hostilities. He lost his 
 entire possessions, suffered a number of minor wounds, 
 was many times a prisoner of war, but came out of the 
 struggle practically a sound man. His brother, James H. 
 Brown, fought in the Union Army, came to Missouri after 
 the close of the war, and died in 1913 at the age of 80 
 years. 
 
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 ROBERT W. BURTON. 
 
 A native of Lawrence County, Missouri, born March 
 19, 1870, son of Milo Burton and Susan (Hood) Burton, 
 pioneers of Lawrence County. Milo Burton was a native 
 of Tennessee, while Susan, his wife, was a native of Ken- 
 tucky. David Burton, the grandfather of Robert W. Bur- 
 ton, with his son, Milo, came to Missouri in 1851 and 
 settled in Lawrence County, near the present site of Miller. 
 Here they farmed and rented until the breaking out of 
 the Civil war, when Milo Burton and his father, David 
 Burton, both entered the Confederate Army. David Bur- 
 ton died in the service in the State of Arkansas, while 
 Milo, though slightly wounded, returned home. Just prior 
 to entering the service, Milo Burton had married Mary 
 Susan Hood. The wedding took place on Jan. 1st, 1860. 
 Mary Susan Hood was born July llth, 1844, a daughter 
 of John Alexander and Nancy Hood. The Hoods had
 
 326 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 come from Kentucky in 1852, settled in Lawrence County, 
 and, with the Burtons, had joined the Confederate Army. 
 
 After the war Milo Burton followed the occupation 
 of blacksmithing and threshing, and in 1874 rented the 
 Sturdy farm on Pennsylvania Prairie, which he farmed 
 for two years, and then rented the John Moore place. In 
 1880 he bought 200 acres, all in Dade County, which was 
 little improved. He erected suitable buildings, cleared it 
 out, and became a prosperous farmer and stock raiser. 
 He added to his original purchase until at the time of his 
 death he owned 410 acres, all in Dade County except 76 
 acres, which was just across the line in Lawrence County. 
 He died Aug. 17th, 1898, and his widow still occupies the 
 old homestead. Milo Burton was a member of the Baptist 
 Church, a Democrat, much interested in schools, and for 
 a number of years was a member of the School Board in 
 his home district. A complete genealogy of the family is 
 given in the sketch of Thomas W. Burton, recorded under 
 the proper caption in this volume. 
 
 Robert W. Burton acquired his education in the com- 
 mon schools of the county. He remained at home till 25 
 years of age, at which time, on the 7th day of April, 1895, 
 he married Etta M. Withrow, who was born in Lawrence 
 County, near Miller, Nov. 26th, 1874. She was a daughter 
 of N. B. Withrow and Margaret (Baker) Withrow. Her 
 father was a native of Arkansas, while her mother was 
 born in Missouri. Mr. Withrow was a mechanic, followed 
 blacksmithing and carpentering, and also farmed at times. 
 During the latter part of his life he lived in South Green- 
 field, where he died July 12th, 1890, being survived by his 
 widow, who still lives at that place. X. B. "Withrow and 
 Margaret Withrow were the parents of eight children: 
 
 (1) Thomas Withrow lives in South Greenfield. 
 
 (2) Mollie lives in Fort Scott, Kas. 
 
 (3) Clara, now Mrs. James Irby of Oklahoma. 
 
 (4) Annie, twin of Thomas (she was Mrs. W. A. 
 Bird), now deceased. 
 
 (5) Etta M., wife of Robert W. Burton.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 327 
 
 (6) Lula, now Mrs. Roy McLemore. 
 
 (7) Maggie, now Mrs. Perry McLemore. 
 
 (8) Rachel, now Mrs. C. P. Hawk of Arcola. 
 Robert W. Burton, in company with his brother, John, 
 
 were tenant farmers in South Township, cultivating about 
 100 acres annually until 1898, when he purchased 100 
 acres of new land without any improvements. At that 
 time he was living on a rented tract of 127 acres, which 
 he purchased in 1900 and upon which he now lives. In 
 1901 he built a good barn, but in 1914 the original barn 
 bein inadequate for his purpose he erected a new one 
 60x70 feet, with cement floors, and granary, which is one 
 of the finest modern barns in Dade County. 
 
 Mr. Burton is a splendid farmer and takes great 
 delight in blooded stock. He owns a thoroughbred Here- 
 ford bull and a modern herd of Hereford and Shorthorn 
 grade cows. He has a preference for Poland-China hogs, 
 and, while not an extensive swine feeder, he raises a few 
 of splendid quality. Not being satisfied with the splendid 
 bluegrass and clover which flourishes in Turnback bottom, 
 he has propagated a field of six acres of alfalfa, with 
 flattering results. His farm is well watered by Turnback 
 creek and numerous wells. A gasoline engine is used for 
 pumping purposes. Mr. Burton is the proud possessor of 
 a Buick Six automobile, which he drives with considerable 
 satisfaction. 
 
 Four children came to bring sunshine into the home of 
 Mr. and Mrs. Burton: 
 
 (1) Otto Bland, born June 20th, 1896. 
 
 (2) James Franklin, born Sept. 24th, 1902. 
 
 (3) Willard Thomas, born Nov. 15th, 1904. 
 
 (4) Samuel Withrow, born April 14th, 1910. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Burton are each members of the M. E. 
 Church (South). He is superintendent of the Sunday 
 School, a Trustee of the Church, an active Democrat, a 
 member of the School Board for a number of years, served 
 as Clerk of the Board 13 years, is at present Township 
 Collector, having served six years in all, a Director in 
 the Dade County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and a
 
 328 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 man of affairs generally. He holds membership in the 
 Odd Fellow Lodge at Everton, and, like all owners of 
 motor cars, is a good-roads enthusiast. Mr. Burton is a 
 first class-citizen in every respect, and a gentleman with 
 whom it is a pleasure to be acquainted with. 
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 THOMAS W. BURTON. 
 
 Is the youngest child of a family of nine children, 
 born May 28th, 1884, in Lawrence County, Missouri, a son 
 of Milo Burton and Mary Hood Burton. His father, Milo 
 Burton, was born in Virginia May 26th, 1842, and died 
 Aug. 17th, 1898. The parents of Milo Burton were also 
 natives of Virginia, and emigrated to Kentucky in a very 
 early day. They came to Missouri shortly afterward and 
 died in Arkansas during the war. 
 
 Milo Burton married Mary Hood in January, 1860, 
 and settled upon a farm two miles Northeast of Miller, in 
 Lawrence County. At the breaking out of the Civil war 
 he enlisted in the Confederate Army. He was slightly 
 wounded in the service and at the close of the war re- 
 turned home, bringing with him a faithful and valuable 
 horse, which he kept for many years. In 1880 he built 
 a comfortable residence, and became an important and 
 prominent man in his locality. 
 
 Milo Burton and wife were the parents of the follow- 
 ing children: 
 
 (1) Arthusa Ann, born Aug. 21st, 1861, now the 
 widow of Robert Lee Friar. 
 
 (2) James William, born April 17th, 1866, died at 
 the age of 5 years. 
 
 (3) John D., born Aug. 18th, 1868, died Oct. 9, 1913. 
 
 (4) Robert W., born March 19th, 1870. 
 
 (5) Christopher W., born May 8th, 1873. 
 
 (6) Samuel M., born March 9th, 1876. 
 
 (7) Lemuel L., born Aug. 13th, 1878. 
 
 (8) Joseph E., born April 9th, 1881. 
 
 (9) Thomas W., born May 28th, 1884. 
 
 At the time of his death, Milo Burton owned 410 acres 
 of land. The farm was afterward divided, and Thomas
 
 J. J. McCOXXKLL.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 329 
 
 W. lives on the home place with his mother. He owns 
 40 acres in Dade County, which is the old Burton home- 
 stead. He also owns 116 acres in Lawrence County, 76 
 acres of which was part of the old homestead. 
 
 Mrs. Burton (widow of Milo Burton), vividly recalls 
 many incidents which took place at the old homestead 
 during the strenuous days of the Civil war. Their home 
 was often visited by the soldiers of both the Blue and the 
 Gray, they were often compelled to feed large companies, 
 and many times their house was searched for fugitives. 
 In 1863 their home was burned by the Federal soldiers for 
 seemingly no other reason than that they failed to find 
 the fugitives they were seeking. At this time she was 
 living at the home of her father, and it was the Hood 
 home that was burned. Mr. Hood in those days worked in 
 the blacksmith shop while his three daughters cultivated 
 the farm, raised the crops with oxen and harvested them 
 in the most primitive manner. 
 
 Thomas W. Burton is engaged in general farming and 
 stock raising. He raises fullblooded and grade Whiteface 
 cattle, Poland-China hogs, and feeds largely. 
 
 His farm is well adapted to stock raising, being well 
 watered by Turnback creek and also by wells from which 
 water is pumped by windmill. 
 
 His political convictions are Democratic and his edu- 
 cation was acquired at the Pickett School in Dade County. 
 He is a splendid young man, enthusiastic for good roads 
 and bridges, progressive in his ideas, and chargeable only 
 with the fault of being single, which condition is liable to 
 be changed to one of married bliss before this volume 
 reaches the press. 
 
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 JOHN D. BURTON. 
 Deceased. 
 
 Although he lived and prospered for almost half a 
 century, yet John D. Burton died in the very prime of life, 
 and while yet a young man. He was born Aug. 18th, 1868, 
 a son of Milo Burton and Mary Susan (Hood) Burton,
 
 330 HISTORY OP DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and died Oct. 9th, 1913, and was buried in Shiloh ceme- 
 tery, near the place where he had spent his entire life. 
 Concerning his parentage, their nativity, genealogy and 
 migrations, reference may be had to the sketches of Robert 
 W. and Thomas W. Burton, brothers of John D. Burton, 
 so that extended mention is not necessary here. During 
 boyhood he attended the common schools of Dade County, 
 and in early manhood became a tenant farmer of the 
 fertile fields of South Township until the year 1905, when 
 he purchased 86 acres lying west of Turnback, near the 
 old Burton homestead. For many years he was associated 
 with his brother, Robert W., in farming enterprises. In 
 1906 he purchased an additional 129 acres, upon which was 
 a good frame house, into which he moved with his family. 
 This was the old John Pickett homestead, out of which had 
 been given one acre for school purposes and upon which 
 stood the Picket school house. Previous to this time he 
 had purchased 114 acres on Turnback creek, making him 
 now a splendid farm of 329 acres. Mr. Burton was ener- 
 getic, industrious and optimistic. His whole life was 
 wrapped up in his farm and his family. To the marriage 
 of Mr. and Mrs. Burton were born eight children, all 
 living. 
 
 John D. Burton was married February 7, 1892, to Icy P 
 Irby, who was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, Oct. 
 Sth, 1870, a daughter of Joseph L. and Delphia T. (Bailey) 
 Irby. 
 
 Following are the names of their eight children: 
 
 (1) Arthusie, born Dec. 5th, 1892, married Monroe 
 Myers of Dade County, and lives near her mother. 
 
 (2) Ernie, born Feb. 14th, 1895. 
 
 (3) Pairlee, born Aug. 21st, 1896. 
 
 (4) Loucozy, born Nov. 19th, 1898. 
 
 (5) J. Milo, born Nov. 4th, 1900. 
 
 (6) John W., born Dec. 22nd, 1902. 
 
 (7) James P., born Oct. 8th, 1905. 
 
 (8) Delphia Maud, born July 30th, 1908.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 381 
 
 Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Burton has very 
 successfully managed the farm and provided for the 
 family. 
 
 Joseph L. Irby, the father of Mrs. Burton, was a 
 blacksmith and farmer, and at the time of his death owned 
 116 acres of land, which is now the property of his grand- 
 son, Lloyd Irby. Mr. Irby was a veteran of the Civil war, 
 having served in the Confederate Army. 
 
 Of Mrs. Burton's brothers and sisters, a more com- 
 plete statement will be found in another chapter of this 
 history. However, the following statement will be made 
 here: 
 
 Delia was Mrs. Mitchell Smith of Arkansas. She died 
 in the year 1911. 
 
 Mary, wife of John Bell. She is now deceased. 
 
 James F., now a resident of Afton, Okla., was a man 
 prominent in the affairs of Dade County up to 1915. He 
 was a Democrat in politics, in which he took an active 
 part, being a candidate for Probate Judge in 1914. 
 
 Lucy, now Mrs. John Sullivan, lives at Paris Springs. 
 
 The John D. Burton farm of 329 acres is one of the 
 most desirable in the south part of Dade County. It is 
 well watered and very fertile. Modern machinery is used 
 for pumping and driving appliances. Mrs. Burton and 
 family are members of the M. E. Church (South), and 
 are much given to hospitality. Their farm has the air 
 of general prosperity and the family impresses one as 
 being surrounded by home conditions which are congenial. 
 
 EDWARD HENRY CARENDER. 
 
 Was born in Barton County, Missouri, Dec. 25th, 1878, 
 son of Alfred Steven Carender, who was born in Cole 
 County, Missouri, Dec. 9th, 1842, of Scotch-Irish parentage. 
 George Washington Carender, the grandfather of Edward, 
 lived in Kentucky in an early day. He came first to Cole 
 County, Missouri, and later to Barton County, where he 
 ended his days. He was a veteran of the Mexican war. 
 
 Alfred S. Carender was raised on a farm and had a 
 common school education. He followed farming nearly all
 
 382 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 his life, with reasonable success. At one time he was 
 engaged in mercantile pursuits in a small way. He was 
 also a local preacher in the M. E. Church and active in 
 the work for many years. When the Civil war broke out 
 he enlisted in Company K of the Twelfth Missouri Cav- 
 alry, and served until the end of hostilities. He was on 
 Sherman's famous march to the sea. He was once taken 
 prisoner and spent several weeks in the military prison at 
 Andersonville, by reason of which his health was per- 
 manently impaired and from which he never fully re- 
 covered. He was mustered out at Jefferson City, after 
 which he returned to his home, in 1865. His sympathies 
 were strong for the Union cause. He was the only child 
 of his parents. He was an active member of the Green- 
 field Post, G. A. E., and for a number of years served as 
 its Chaplain. His people were all Democrats, but he cast 
 his first vote for Lincoln in 1864, and continued steadfast 
 in the faith through life. He was but 18 years old when 
 he enlisted in the army. During his short residence in 
 Douglas County, Missouri, he was Sheriff of the county. 
 He came to Dade County in 1885 and located first in North 
 Township, buying land in Section 23. He moved to Green- 
 field in 1891, where he lived until his death, with the 
 exception of a short time spent on a farm in Sac Town- 
 ship, near Seybert. 
 
 Alfred S. Carender was married to Charlotte L. Tip- 
 ton, a native of Cole County, born in 1845, and died in 
 Barton County, Missouri, in 1880. She also was of Scotch- 
 Irish parentage, her father and mother both dying in Cole 
 County. Her father was a farmer. She had a common 
 school education, was a member of the Baptist Church, 
 and the mother of seven children, one dying in infancy: 
 
 (1) William Andrew, born .in 1869, living at Stock- 
 ton, Mo., and is a druggist. 
 
 (2) Margaret L., born in Douglas County, Missouri, 
 about 1871, married T. M. Williams, now a farmer at 
 Checotah, Okla.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 383 
 
 (3) Mary E., born in Douglas County, Missouri, in 
 
 1873, married T. B. Hembree, a carpenter, of Oklahoma. 
 She died in 1916. 
 
 (4) James A., born in Barton County, Missouri, in 
 
 1874, and still resides in that county, a farmer by occu- 
 pation. 
 
 (5) Eliza E., born in Barton County, Missouri, in 
 1876, married William C. Green, a farmer, five miles north 
 of Greenfield. 
 
 (6) Edward Henry Carender. 
 
 The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm and 
 attended the district schools and also the Greenfield High 
 School. He began teaching country schools in Dade 
 County in 1898. He has also been interested in the Ever- 
 ton Journal the past 12 years, and still owns it and con- 
 tributes to its columns. 
 
 Edward H. Carender was married Dec. 22nd, 1900, 
 to Letitia Strader, born in Polk County, Missouri, near 
 Wishart, May 18th, 1884, daughter of Martin and Martha 
 M. (Wiley) Strader, pioneers of Polk County. He was 
 a cooper by trade. Both her parents are now deceased. 
 At the time of their death they were residing in Everton, 
 where Mrs. Carender attended school as a girl and where 
 she was married. Mrs. Carender is a lady of culture and 
 refinement, of a loveable disposition, and a temperament 
 which wins and keeps friends. It is not saying too much 
 to venture that much of Mr. Carender 's success in life is 
 due to his wise choice of a wife. Both Mr. and Mrs. 
 Carender are members of the Christian Church, and are 
 parents of five children: 
 
 (1) Cecil Lawrence, born Nov. 29th, 1901. 
 
 (2) Christa Marie, born Oct. 29th, 1905, and died 
 in infancy. 
 
 (3) Russell Lowell, born Feb. 17th, 1909. 
 
 (4) Dane Elward, born July 17th, 1912. 
 
 (5) Golden Marcella, born Aug. 31st, 1915. 
 
 Mr. Carender is an active church worker, being an 
 Elder in the Christian Church; is a Republican in politics 
 and was elected Superintendent of the Public Schools of
 
 334 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 the county without opposition in April, 1911, which posi- 
 tion he still retains, having been re-elected in 1915. He 
 has succeeded in placing Bade County upon the school 
 map of the State of Missouri. Under his administration 
 the schools of the county have prospered and advanced as 
 never before. A greater part of the school spirit mani- 
 fested everywhere in the county is due in a great measure 
 to Mr. Carender's enthusiasm for the work. 
 
 Fraternally, Mr. Carender is a Mason, and also a 
 member of the local W. O. W. He is a live-wire in school 
 matters and an officer of which Dade County and her 
 people are justly proud. 
 
 JAMES MADISON OARLOCK. 
 
 Was born in Polk County, Missouri, Dec. 29th, 1846, 
 son of Ashel and Mary L. (Douglas) Carlock, both natives 
 of Tennessee, and married there. Ashel Carlock was a 
 merchant and farmer. He died in 1857 and his wife died 
 in 1858, when James M. was 11 years old. They left a 
 family of seven children: 
 
 (1) L. L. H., now living in Tennessee, an M. E. 
 preacher, and served in the Confederate Army. 
 
 (2) James M., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (3) Adelia, now deceased. 
 
 (4) John Lewis, of Jasper County. 
 
 (5) Amelia Jane Clementine, who is now Mrs. Je- 
 rome Murry, and resides in Oklahoma. 
 
 (6) Sarah Rebecca Eglentine, now Mrs. Henry 
 Mitchell, of Garden City, Kas. 
 
 (7) A son, died in infancy. 
 
 At the death of the father and mother, this family 
 of orphan children were scattered out among the relatives, 
 .Tamos M. being sent to his uncle, Peter Hoyle, of Dade 
 County, where he stayed three years, until the breaking 
 out of the war, when his uncle went into Texas, taking 
 James with him. After three months they went into 
 Hayborne Parish, Louisiana. Peter Hoyle had ten or 
 twelve slaves and had sent them south with his son, Dave.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 336 
 
 James M. worked at farming in Louisiana, raising three 
 crops, when he enlisted in the Confederate Army July 
 19th, 1864, and served until the close of the war. He was 
 paroled at Shreveport, La., June 8th, 1865. He then re- 
 turned to Clayborne Parish and hired out for $20 per 
 month. He returned to Dade County in 1866. He had not 
 been able to get much schooling until 20 years of age. 
 Having received a small amount of money from his 
 lather's estate, he proceeded to spend this in educating 
 iiimself, and in 1870 received a certificate to teach school 
 from William C. West, one of the first School Superintend- 
 ents in Dade County. 
 
 After this he taught school in Dade County for seven- 
 teen years. About the time of entering the teachers' pro- 
 fession he was married, Feb. 3rd, 1870, to Eliza Ann 
 Vaughn, who was born May 21st, 1848, in Giles County, 
 Tennessee, daughter of David Franklin and Lucinda 
 (Cook) Vaughn, both natives of Tennessee, and married 
 there. They came to Dade County in 1853. Prior to this 
 time he had visited Dade County and bought land here, 
 which he farmed up to the time he entered the army. At 
 the breaking out of the war, David F. Vaughn owned 500 
 acres of land, all in Dade County except 40 acres, which he 
 left in possession of his family, enlisted in the Confederate 
 Army in 1861, in Captain Tucker's Company, and was 
 killed at the battle of Wilson Creek, in Missouri. He left 
 a wife and eight children, all of whom she raised. She 
 died in December, 1909, at the ripe old age of 80 years. 
 Of the children who are still living are the following: 
 
 (1) J. M. Vaughn, a Presbyterian minister of Lock- 
 wood. 
 
 (2) David S. Vaughn lives in Eureka, Kas. 
 
 (3) William Dewitte Vaughn lives on the old home- 
 stead which his father left on entering the army. 
 
 (4) Benjamin P. Vaughn of Neola, Mo. 
 Those who have departed this life are: 
 
 Ellen, who married William Grider of Dade County. 
 Both are no\v deceased.
 
 S86 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Robert Vaughn lived to be 55 years of age, and died 
 in Dade County, leaving a large family. He was a minis- 
 ter of the M. E. Church (South). 
 
 Amanda died at the age of 14 years. 
 
 Mrs. Carlock received 44 acres off the original Vaughn 
 homestead, and later they added 80 acres by purchase, 
 and then sold off 65 acres, so that now they have 59 acres 
 in their home place, lying on the Seybert road north of 
 Greenfield five miles. 
 
 In 1913 they built a fine little cottage, in which they 
 now live in practical retirement. They have eight living 
 children: 
 
 (1) Mary Florence, born Jan. 29th, 1871, was edu- 
 cated in Dade County and taught school for many years. 
 She married Smith Thompson, who died in May, 1903. 
 In 1917 she was again married, this time to Hon. W. S. 
 Pelts, Representative in the Missouri Legislature from 
 Dade County. They reside on a farm in Smith Township. 
 
 (2) Felix Lee, born Aug. 2nd, 1872, married Annie 
 Duncan, and they now reside in Eureka, Kas. They have 
 three children, Chester, Mary and Charles. 
 
 (3) David M., born Dec. 17th, 1873, lives at home. 
 
 (4) Elmer D., born Feb. 13th, 1880, lives at home. 
 
 (5) Ethel Gertrude, born Dec. 15th, 1881, married 
 Silas Grisham, and resides on a farm north of Seybert. 
 They have one child, Clifford. 
 
 (6) Lacon C., born Oct. 28th, 1883, married Maggie 
 Courtney. He is a merchant. They have two children, 
 Kenneth and Mabel. 
 
 (7) Mamie A., born Jan. 29th, 1887, married Arthur 
 McConnell, and have three children, Clinton, Raymond 
 and Mildred. 
 
 (8) Price Clinton, born Jan. 9th, 1891, lives at home 
 and runs the home farm. 
 
 Of the deceased children: 
 
 Floyd, born Sept. 7th, 1877, died same month. 
 
 Clarence died in infancy. 
 
 Amy was a twin of Mamie and died in infancy. 
 
 Luetta, born Oct. 3rd, 1875, died at the age of 26.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 337 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Carlock are each devoted Christians 
 and interested in church and Sunday school work. This 
 work extends over a period of 47 years. He has a diploma 
 from the Missouri State Sunday School Association for 
 the completion of the first Standard Teachers' Training 
 Course. He is especially proud of his record as a school 
 teacher, having first taught seven subscription schools, 
 then, in 1871, he began teaching in the public schools, and 
 taught 18 terms, as follows: 
 
 Shady Grove, two terms. 
 
 Lone Jack, five terms. 
 
 Shaw, three terms. 
 
 Limestone, two terms. 
 
 South Greenfield, one term. 
 
 Sylvania, one term. 
 
 Oak Grove, one term. 
 
 McMillen, one term. 
 
 Fairview, two terms. 
 
 On his home place is a historical tree, which Mr. Car- 
 lock set out as a sprout in 1853. It is of the Quivering 
 Aspen variety and is now nine feet in circumference. If 
 this tree could talk, it could relate many romantic, tragic 
 and thrilling stories of the history of Dade County in its 
 making. 
 
 DR. LEWIS E. CANTRELL. 
 
 One of the most prominent exponents of Dental Sur- 
 gery in Dade County is Dr. L. E. Cantrell of Everton, Mo. 
 He is a native of this county, having been born near Ever- 
 ton November 12th, 1872, a son of James T. Cantrell, now 
 living retired in Walnut Grove, Green County, at the 
 advanced age of 75 years, and after having spent most of 
 his active life in Dade County. He was brought to Dade 
 County when 6 years of age by his father, who was an 
 early settler of Dade County, where he entered land and 
 became a prosperous farmer. James T. was brought up on 
 the farm and received as good an education as the county
 
 338 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 afforded in those early times. He married Miss Mary 
 York, who was born in Tennessee in 1852, and a daughter 
 of G. P. York, who came to Dade County before the Civil 
 war and located on a farm in Polk Township. To Mr. 
 and Mrs. James T. Cantrell were born eight children, as 
 follows: Elonzo, deceased; Bell, who married William 
 Carlock, a farmer of Polk Township, and they have four 
 children, Justin, Roy, Elmer and Eeba; Lewis E., the 
 subject of this review; Nora, who married Dr. Thee J. 
 Drisdel of Dadeville, and they have one child, Dwight; 
 Frank, a dentist of Walnut Grove: Homer, a farmer of 
 Polk Township; Clint, a telegraph operator, living in Cali- 
 fornia; Kate, the widow of Fred Wheeler, and has one 
 child, Byron. 
 
 Dr. L. E. Cantrell received the usual school advan- 
 tages of Dade County, and began the study of dental sur- 
 gery, graduating from the Western Dental College at 
 Kansas City,, Mo., in 1901, and immediately began prac- 
 tice at Everton, where he met with success from the start, 
 and where he now enjoys a large and lucrative practice. 
 Dr. Cantrell married Miss Bessie Carlock, a native of 
 Polk Township and a daughter of D. E. Carlock, a promi- 
 nent farmer of Polk Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Cantrell 
 has been born one son, Conrad, born June 23, 1900. Dr. 
 Cantrell is a member of the Presbyterian Church and 
 fraternally he is identified with the A. F. & A. M. at Ever- 
 ton, I. 0. 0. F. Chapter at Ash Grove, Maccabees and 
 W. 0. W. In politics he is a Republican, and can always 
 be depended upon to lend his assistance to any cause for 
 the good of the county and its people. He is a booster 
 for good roads and all public improvements. Dr. Cantrell 
 is truly one of our prominent citizens, and is well worthy 
 of the high esteem in which he is held by all who know 
 him. 
 
 JAMES 6. CARR. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, May 8th, 1881, 
 son of Abraham and Amanda (Stanley) Carr. His father
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 339 
 
 was a native of Tennessee, and when a boy 6 years of age 
 he came with his father to Dade County about the year 
 1856 and took up land in the northeast part of the county. 
 
 Abraham Carr enlisted in the United States army at 
 the beginning of the Civil war when only 15 years of age 
 as a member of Company I, Fifteenth Missouri Cavalry, 
 and served 22 months. 
 
 During the war his family was broken up, so that on 
 his return he became a farm hand, working out many 
 places, splitting rails for 25 cents per hundred, and at 
 other employment at equally meager wages. 
 
 He first farmed for himself on land near Corry, then 
 sold out and located four miles west of Arcola. He ac- 
 cumulated quite a large tract of land and much personal 
 property. He is still the owner of 320 acres of splendid 
 farming land, is hale and hearty for a man of his years, 
 and is still active in business affairs. 
 
 Some years ago he moved to Greenfield with his family, 
 where he owns a good home, and engaged in the meat 
 business, from which he is now retired, devoting his entire 
 time to his farming and stock feeding business. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Carr were the parents of eight 
 children, one boy, George, dying at the age of 11 years. 
 Those living are: Benjamin, Lillian, Ella, Ruth, James G., 
 John and May Blanch. 
 
 James G. Carr was married on September 20th, 1905, 
 to Miss Lydia Higgins, a native Dade County girl of a 
 pioneer family, residing in the vicinity of Pennsylvania 
 Prairie. To this union were born three children: 
 
 David, born December 1st, 1908. 
 
 Ann Eliza, born February 27th, 1911. 
 
 Eldrich, born February 28th, 1916. 
 
 Mr. Carr received his education in the common 
 schools of Dade County, and entered business in partner- 
 ship with his father about the year 1903, taking active 
 charge and management of the butcher shop in Greenfield. 
 About the year 1915 he bought out the interest of his 
 father, and also of his brother, Ben, who at one time was 
 interested in the business, so that now he is sole proprie-
 
 340 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tor of the business, which is the only meat market in the 
 city. He is also extensively engaged in buying and ship- 
 ping hogs, cattle, horses and mules. 
 
 Mr. Carr is a splendid business man, active in public 
 affairs, is a Republican in politics, and has never held or 
 desired a public office. He is the owner of a fine home in 
 the city of Greenfield, and is one of the substantial busi- 
 ness men of the community. 
 
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 JAMES M. CARLOCE. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, October 25th, 
 1846, son of Lemuel and Angeline (Davidson) Carlock, 
 both natives of Tennessee. Lemuel Carlock came to Dade 
 County when a very young man, but was soon followed 
 by his father, Isaac Carlock, and his mother. They were 
 among the early pioneers of the county and buried here. 
 Lemuel Carlock was a farmer and twice married. His first 
 wife was Mary Clopton, by whom he had one child, Mary, 
 who married George Ward, both of whom are now de- 
 ceased. 
 
 Lemuel Carlock located about three miles south of 
 Dadeville, and at the time of his death was the owner of 
 about 700 acres of land. It was on this farm that he 
 lived with his second wife and raised a family of 11 
 children, all of whom are alive except Ella, who married 
 John Rountree, and died about 1901. Those living are: 
 
 (1) Biney, now Mrs. John King of Walnut Grove. 
 
 (2) James M. Carlock. 
 
 (.')) David E., now living in Polk Township. 
 
 (4) Minta, now Mrs. William Corran of Cedar 
 ( 'oiinty. 
 
 (.")) W. I. Carlock, a Doctor, living in Everton. 
 
 (<>) Sallir, now Mrs. W. 0. Wilson of Polk Township. 
 
 (7) Kat<>, now Mrs. James Dicus of Greenfield. 
 
 (*) Lula, now Mrs. William McQuery of Springfield. 
 
 (!') Ashcl, a farmer, living at Walnut Grove. 
 
 (10) Claudio, now Mrs. Watts, living in Colorado.
 
 HISTORY OF PADS COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 341 
 
 Lemuel Oarlock was a Democrat in politics and very 
 active. Was Probate Judge of Dade County one year, and 
 a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He 
 spent his last days in retirement at Ash Grove, and died 
 there. 
 
 James M. Carlock attended the public schools of the 
 county and obtained only a meager education. He was at 
 home at the breaking out of the Civil war, when he en- 
 listed in Company I, Fifteenth Missouri Cavalry, and 
 served under Capt. John Howard of Greenfield for a period 
 of 13 or 14 months, until the close of the war. He was 
 mustered out at Springfield. Most of his military service 
 was in the State of Missouri. After the war he engaged 
 in teaming for a period of four years between Carthage, 
 Sarcoxie, Greenfield, Dadeville and Sedalia. About this 
 time he was married to Mary E. Tarrant, who was born 
 in 1852. To this union were born two children: 
 
 (1) Dr. Harry Carlock, whose biography will appear 
 under the proper caption in this history. 
 
 (2) Virgil, born September 3rd, 1873, and married 
 September 4th, 1911, to Clate Divine, a native of Dade 
 County, a daughter of Joe Divine. He is a farmer, a 
 Democrat, and they live in Polk Township. 
 
 James M. Carlock is a Democrat in politics, has served 
 as a member of the School Board and road overseer for 
 many years, and at one time run for sheriff of the county, 
 but was defeated by three votes. Mr. Carlock and wife 
 are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 
 Shortly after his marriage Mr. Carlock bought 80 acres 
 of land in Polk Township, upon which he lived for about 
 10 years, then sold it to his brother, Ashel, bought 120 
 acres from John Wheeler, moved upon it, built a nice 
 four-room frame house, and did considerable fencing and 
 other improving. This tract of land is well watered with 
 a spring branch and good stock well. Mr. Carlock also 
 owns an 80-acre tract in Polk Township, making him 200 
 acres in all. He is engaged in general farming and makes 
 a specialty of raising live stock. His farm is named 
 "Clover Dale Stock Farm," upon which he raises for
 
 342 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 market large numbers of cattle, hogs, horses nd mules 
 each year. 
 
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 DR. HARRY CARLOCK. 
 
 One of the prominent men of the younger generation 
 in Dade County is Dr. Harry Carlock of Dadeville. Dr. 
 Carlock is a native of Dade County, having been born in 
 Polk Township September 12th, 1870, and is the descend- 
 ant of two of our most prominent pioneer families. He 
 is the oldest son of Jarnes Monroe and Mary Elizabeth 
 (Tarrant) Carlock. The Carlock and Tarrant families 
 were among our earliest and best-known pioneer citizens, 
 and a complete record of them may be found elsewhere 
 in these volumes. Dr. Carlock has one brother, who is a 
 farmer of Dade County, living two miles south and east 
 of Dadeville. Dr. Carlock made his home with his parents 
 until he was 29 years of age, and during this time he was 
 given a first-class education. He attended the public 
 schools of Dade County, went to college at the Ozark Col- 
 lege at Greenfield, and also attended at the college in Ash 
 Grove, Greene County. He decided upon entering the 
 medical profession, and studies with Dr. W. I. Carlock 
 from 1889 to 1893, and entered for a course in medicine at 
 the old St. Louis Medical College, now known as the 
 Washington University of St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Carlock 
 liked the medical professional life, but became interested 
 in veterinary surgery and decided to enter its practice, 
 which he did, and when the new examination law went 
 into effect in Missouri in 1905, he passed the examination 
 with little effort and continued to practice, and has built 
 up a large and lucrative practice in Eastern Dade and 
 Western Polk and Greene Counties. Dr. Carlock stands 
 high in his profession, and as a citizen of good old Dade 
 County. He is a Democrat in politics and active in the 
 councils of his party. Dr. Carlock was married January 
 12, 1897, to Miss Fannie Fern Sullivan, who is a native 
 of Peru, hid., and who was born December 27, 1871. She 
 is a daughter of Henry G. and Pricilla (Pernell) Sullivan.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 343 
 
 Mr. Sullivan was a business man of Greenfield for a num- 
 ber of years, and both he and his wife died at Greenfield, 
 where they were living, retired, during their later years. 
 Mrs. Oarlock's only sister was Mrs. Jessie (Sullivan) 
 Coiner, who died in Lockwood in 1916. (See sketch of 
 Miss Bernice Coiner). 
 
 Dr. Carlock resides in the hustling little town of 
 Dadeville, where he has a nice home and from which he 
 carries on his extensive practice, as well as attending to 
 his farming interests on a fine 80 acres one and a half 
 miles northeast of Dadeville, and upon which he raises a 
 good strain of Duroc-Jersey hogs, in which he is especially 
 interested. Dr. Carlock is one of the younger generation 
 of Dade County citizens that can always be depended 
 upon to give his support to any enterprise that makes 
 for the betterment of his country and its people. He is a 
 firm, believer in good roads and free schools, a gentleman 
 in every sense of the word, courteous, well-bred, finely 
 educated, yet easy of approach, and possessing such a 
 pleasing personality that it is indeed a pleasure to be 
 associated with him in any matter of business or pleasure. 
 Dr. Carlock is truly one of our most highly respected and 
 appreciated young professional men. 
 
 DR. WILLIAM ISAAC CARLOCK. 
 
 One of Dade County's foremost professional and busi- 
 ness men is Dr. W. I. Carlock of Everton, Mo. He is a 
 native of Dade County, having been born in Polk Town- 
 ship November 1st, 1851. His father, Lemuel L. Carlock, 
 was a native of Tennessee and brought by his father, 
 Isaac Carlock, to Dade County when a young man. He 
 was of English-Irish ancestry. Isaac Carlock settled on 
 government land in Polk Township and lived there until 
 his death, and now lies buried in the Carlock graveyard 
 in Polk Township. Lemuel L. Carlock was a farmer and 
 stockman, and became influential in county affairs. Dur- 
 ing the Civil war and for some time after, he was engaged 
 in the mercantile business at Dadeville, and served as
 
 344 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 County Judge for two terms. He was a veteran of the 
 Mexican war. He was a Democrat in politics and fra- 
 ternally a Mason. Angeline Davidson, wife of Lemuel 
 L. Carlock, was a native of Tennessee and the mother of 
 eleven children, as follows: Nancy, who married John 
 King, now deceased, and she lives in Walnut Grove, Greene 
 County; James M., a farmer, near Dadeville, a sketch of 
 whom may be found elsewhere; David E., a farmer, of Polk 
 Township; William I., subject of this sketch; Arminta J., 
 now Mrs. William Cowan, of Cedar County, Missouri; 
 Asahel L., of Walnut Grove, Greene County; Catherine, 
 now Mrs. James Dicus, of Greenfield; Sallie, now Mrs. 
 W. 0. Wilson, of Polk Township (see sketch of Oregon 
 Wilson) ; Lulu, wife of William McQuerry, a druggist, of 
 Springfield, Mo., and Ella, who married John Eountree, 
 and is deceased. 
 
 William I. Carlock was raised on the farm, educated 
 in the country schools and first studied medicine with 
 Dr. John King at Dadeville. In 1871 he entered the St. 
 Louis Medical College and graduated in 1873, beginning 
 the practice of medicine at once at Everton, Mo., where 
 he still is in active practice and where he has built up 
 one of the largest drug stores in the county. In 1900 Dr. 
 Carlock took a post-graduate course at Chicago, which put 
 him up to date with all the modern discoveries of the 
 medical profession. In 1873 Mr. Carlock married Fannie 
 Tarrant, who was born in Dade County in 1854, a daugh- 
 ter of John M. Tarrant, pioneer of Dade County, and of 
 whom a sketch may be found in these pages. To Mr. and 
 Mrs. Carlock have been born two children, as follows: 
 J. Frank, a business man of Everton, and Henry, who is 
 a prominent Dentist, with offices in Everton. Dr. Carlock 
 is prominent in the Democratic party, and has served as 
 County Collector for one term. Fraternally, he is a 
 member of the A. F. A. M. at Everton, Chapter at Ash 
 Grove and Commandry at Greenfield. He is also a member 
 of the W. 0. W. at Everton. Dr. Carlock is one of our 
 high-grade citizens, and is held in the highest esteem by 
 all who know him, and his honorable, courteous treatment
 
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 of the public has justly earned for him his high standing 
 as a physician and business man. 
 
 COLONEL JOSEPH W. CARMACK. 
 
 The subject of this sketch is one of the unique, strik- 
 ing and distinguished characters in Dade County history. 
 Perhaps no man ever lived in the county who is better 
 known, and few developed a more picturesque personality. 
 
 Joseph W. Carmack was born May 26th, 1838, in 
 Livingstone County, Tennessee, son of John and Elizabeth 
 (Chapin) Carmack. Paul Chapin, his grandfather, was 
 the famous drummer boy for General George Washington 
 in the Revolutionary war. lie had two sons who served 
 with him in the war of 1812, at which time he was major. 
 
 John and Elizabeth Carmack were both natives of 
 Tennessee. They came to Dade County in June, 1853, 
 and settled three miles northwest of Dadeville, and took 
 up 80 acres of unimproved land, upon which there was 
 a small log cabin. John Carmack died in 1856, leaving 
 a family of eight children, three of whom are still living: 
 
 (1) Mrs. Dr. N. H. Hampton, No. 2124 Lafayette 
 Avenue, Saint Louis Mo. Dr. Hampton was one of the 
 prominent men of Dade County in an early day. He prac- 
 ticed medicine in Dadeville and was Surveyor by pro- 
 profession also. He surveyed the public state road from 
 Springfield to Stockton. When the town was located, the 
 citizens drew lots for the honor of naming the little vil- 
 lage, which honor fell upon Dr. Hampton, and he named 
 it "Melville," which has since been changed to Dadeville. 
 
 (2) James G. Carmack lives in Canada. 
 
 (3) J. AV. Carmack of Dadeville, Mo. 
 
 After the death of John Carmack, his widow, Eliza- 
 beth, took up 120 acres more land, which her family had 
 cleared out at the time of the war. In 1862 she moved 
 to Dadeville. 
 
 Joseph W. Carmack enlisted in the Union army July 
 5th, 1861, in Company A. Sixth Missouri Cavalry, having
 
 346 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 previously been in the Secret Service of the United States. 
 Company A was commanded by Captain T. A. Switzler, 
 and the regiment was commanded by Col. Clark Wright. 
 He served in this company until September 30th, 1862, 
 when he was commissioned First Lieutenant in Co. 
 L, same regiment, under Capt. J. C. Kirby. He was dis- 
 charged February 18th, 1864, at Pilot Knob, Mo., as first 
 lieutenant, then, in September, 1864, he was commissioned 
 first lieutenant in the Seventy-sixth E. M. M., under Capt. 
 James M. Kirby. Discharged in November, 1864, and in 
 March, 1865, was commissioned as first lieutenant in Com- 
 pany E, Fourteenth Missouri Cavalry, Veterans. Dis- 
 charged October 26th, 1865, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kas. 
 
 During his military service he was actively engaged 
 in the following battles: Wilson Creek, Sugar Creek, 
 Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Wet Glaze, Linn Creek, Horse 
 Creek, Greenfield, and many others. 
 
 In the spring of 1866 he was commissioned as en- 
 rolling and mustering officer of the southwest as first lieu- 
 tenant, and was ordered to enroll and organize companies 
 in Dade County. Three companies were organized. One 
 was placed under Capt. James M. Travis of Arcola, one 
 under Capt. Thomas Hopper of Penn Prairie, and one un- 
 der Capt. E. V. Lafoon of Dadeville. During the war he 
 also served as Quartermaster, Commissary, Provost Mar- 
 shal, Adjutant, Mustering Officer, Company Commander, 
 Drill Master, and doing every duty known to a cavalry 
 soldier. 
 
 He was never married. Elizabeth Carmack, his 
 mother, lived to the extreme old age of 93 years 11 months 
 and 19 days. She lies buried beside her husband in the 
 Rice cemetery, near Dadeville. 
 
 After the war, Joseph W. Carmack lived in Dadeville 
 24 years. During that time he bought and sold many 
 farms, especially in the territory between Dadeville and 
 Corry. At present he is the owner of a splendid farm 
 of 200 acres with the finest water system in the county. 
 He has erected a nice frame residence. Farm is well
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 347 
 
 fenced and 140 acres in cultivation. He is engaged in 
 general farming. 
 
 While Mr. Carmack has never been married, he has 
 raised several boys, and given them a splendid start in 
 life. In politics Mr. Carmack has been one of the most 
 active Republicans, covering a period commencing with 
 the birth of the party. He was elected Sheriff and Col- 
 lector of the county in 1864, but, preferring military 
 service in time of war, never qualified, having been com- 
 missioned for the army. Pie served as Justice of the Peace 
 for 18 years in Morgan Township, and has frequently 
 been before the people as a candidate, both in the con- 
 ventions, primaries and general elections. He lias the 
 distinction of being captain of the "Mollie Dozier," a 
 mythical gunboat, which navigates Salt River at the 
 close of each political campaign. 
 
 Mr. Carmack has always been a booster for good 
 roads, and exemplified his faith by many good works, 
 building graded roads on his own account long before 
 the movement became state-wide. 
 
 Since the war Mr. Carmack has been a prominent 
 member of the G. A. R., attending all the reunions, both 
 district, state and National, and has held many offices of 
 honor and trust in that organization, including being made 
 Colonel of the Sixth Cavalry, Missouri Volunteers, com- 
 plimentary. As its Commander, since the war he has 
 called this regiment together and held thirty reunions. 
 He is now in his 80th year and has offered the service of 
 himself and this regiment (about 40 available men) to join 
 the Volunteer army to go to France to defend the Stars 
 and Stripes for world peace. 
 
 C. P. COLLINS. 
 
 Was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, December 
 9th, 1872, son of William and Jane (West) Collins. His 
 father lives at Gaither, In Lawrence county where he is 
 engaged in business. His mother is dead. 
 
 Mr. Collins remained at home until 21 years of age. 
 He learned the blacksmith trade which he followed sue-
 
 848 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 cessfully in Lawrence and Bade counties for twenty years. 
 He also farmed a little in the meantime. 
 
 In the year 1913 he entered the mercantile business, 
 buying out the general merchandise store of A. 0. Gragg 
 & Co., at Pennsboro. He was appointed postmaster Jan- 
 uary 26th, 1915 which position he still holds. His stock of 
 goods is valued at $4,000 and consists of dry-goods, shoes, 
 furnishing goods and general merchandise. 
 
 Mr. Collins was married on the 25th day of June, 1894 
 to Minnie L. Stewart, a native of Missouri. Her father 
 lives in Lawrence County. Her mother is dead. They 
 are the parents of five children Charles, Laura, Ruth, 
 Lydia and James Francis, all at home. 
 
 Mr. Collins is a Republican in politics and his frater- 
 nal relations consist of membership in the A. F. & A. M. 
 at Halltown and an I. 0. 0. F. and M. W. A. at Pennsboro. 
 
 By strict attention to business and an honest effort to 
 supply the needs of his customers Mr. Collins has attained 
 enviable success in merchandising. He is a valuable and 
 useful man in the community, being public spirited, ag- 
 gressive and dependable. 
 
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 EX-JUDGE FRANK CHATHAM. 
 
 One of the most prominent men of all northern Dade 
 County is Frank Chatham of north Sac Township. He 
 was born in Shelby county, Illinois, April 15, 1867, a son 
 of Thomas D. and Mary (Wakefield) Chatham, both nat- 
 ives of Illinois, where they married and passed their lives, 
 liis father dying there about 1875 and the mother about 
 1H95. Thomas D. Chatham was a Union soldier in the re- 
 bellion serving as Sergeant in Co. C 3rd Illinois Vol. Cav- 
 alry for over three years. He was a republican. In the 
 Chatham family there were five children in which Frank 
 Chatham, the subject of this sketch was second in order of 
 birth. Of this family three are now living, besides Frank; 
 Robert is a resident of Roundstown, Illinois and Anna, 
 now Mrs. Calvin Kirkpatrick of Christian County, 111. 
 Frank Chatham was only eight years of age when his 
 father died and continued to live with his mother until
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 349 
 
 she again married, when he struck out for himself work- 
 ing at farm labor from place to place and in 1887, he 
 visited his uncle James A. Wakefield, who was a farmer 
 of Dado County, Missouri. He liked it so well here that he 
 stayed working out and farming on the share the first 
 year, the second year he worked for Daniel Blakemore. 
 On November 28, 1889, he married Cora A. Kirby, who was 
 born in Dade County June 19, 1867, a daughter of James 
 M. Kirby and Mary Grisham, his wife. For two years 
 after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Chatham farmed on her 
 father's farm and it was not long before Mr. Kirby gave 
 his daughter 120 acres of land in North Morgan Township. 
 This was partly improved, had a small one-room house 
 and here they settled and went to work in dead earnest. 
 In two years they bought a good 40 adjoining remaining 
 on this place for four years, when they moved back to the 
 Kirby homestead and Mr. Chatham w T ent into the stock 
 business with his father-in-law, James Kirby. The Kirby 
 homestead was sold out in some two or three years and Mr. 
 Chatham rented 225 acres in north Sac. Township of Dee 
 White. This was for the year 1904 and 1905, and when his 
 lease was up, he bought the entire tract of 255 acres. This 
 was a well improved farm and well adapted to stock rais- 
 ing, has a good residence and here Mr. Chatham has 
 since resided and carried on stock raising and farming to 
 a large extent. He has, however, sold 40 acres of his 
 original purchase and now owns 215 acres in north Sac. 
 Township, also 160 acres in north Morgan Township and 
 two and one-half acres located in the town of Dadeville. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Chatham have been born four child- 
 ren as follows: The two eldest died in infancy; Those liv- 
 ing are James Leslie, born January 28, 1898, is a finely 
 educated young man having had the advantages of Dade 
 County schools and attended one year at Marionville Col- 
 lege and one year at Bolivar, Polk County. He is at 
 present farming in North Morgan township he married 
 Mabel Willett of Cedar County; Thomas Roy, born Novem- 
 ber 4, 1902 is at home attending school. On his fine farm 
 Mr. Chatham will average handling a car-load each of
 
 350 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 hogs and cattle and also raising some fine mules for the 
 market and he has a fine flock of some 80 head of sheep 
 and goats. On this place are two large silos and the farm 
 is finely watered with good springs and spring branch, in 
 fact, it is an ideal stock farm. Mr. and Mrs. Chatham are 
 fine Christian people belonging to the Baptist Church at 
 Cave Springs. Mr. Chatham is a red hot republican and 
 has been very active in the council of his party. He has 
 served on the school board for a number of years and is 
 now road over-seer in his district. He was elected on the 
 republican ticket as judge of the county court, served two 
 years and was one of our most popular judges. Mr. Chat- 
 ham is a wide-awake progressive business man and can 
 always be counted upon for his assistance in any enter- 
 prise that is for the good of the county or its people. 
 He is a booster for good roads and a firm friend of free 
 public schools. Too much cannot be said of what Mr. 
 Chatham has accomplished and all in Dade County too. 
 He had little chance for education, but today he is a well 
 read, finely posted man. He is certainly a self-made man 
 in every respect. He has lived a clean life in every respect 
 and deserves the high esteem in which he is held by his 
 multitude of friends. Dade county could well stand a few 
 more men of the calibre of Frank Chatham. 
 
 BERNIECE M. COINER. 
 
 An ideal, womanly woman, with all the grace and 
 characteristics of feminity, and yet withal, possessing a 
 spirit of indomitable courage and filled with the "never- 
 say-die" temperament of the Hibernian race, she has won 
 for herself that position which easily proclaims her the 
 "first woman" in Dade County from a business and 
 literary standpoint. 
 
 Bornioce M. Coiner was born in Lockwood, Dade 
 Comity, Missouri, September 24th, 1885. 
 
 Her father, George W. Coiner, was born in Virginia 
 March 5th, ]H57, and died in the west in the year 1910. 
 He was of the Scotch-Irish ancestry, who settled in Vir-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 361 
 
 ginia (now West Virginia) in an early day. They were 
 farmers by occupation. George came to Dade County 
 with his wife, young son and parents in 1883. In early 
 manhood he learned the painter's trade, which he followed 
 during life. 
 
 George's mother was born in Virginia of Irish parent- 
 age, who were farmers by occupation. She was a mem- 
 ber of the Christian church. George had one sister, 
 Mary, who married Mahlon Eller, a ranchman, residing 
 at Rock Lake, N. D. Thqy have three children. 
 
 George W. Coiner and Jessie Sullivan were married 
 in Peru, Ind., March 11, 1881, she being a native of Peru, 
 born July 3rd, 1862, a daughter of Henry and Priscilla 
 (Parnell) Sullivan, of Irish parentage, he being a shoe- 
 maker and came from Indiana to Greenfield, and both 
 are buried in the Greenfield cemetery. 
 
 Henry and Priscilla Sullivan were the parents of 
 two children, viz: Jessie, intermarried with George W. 
 Coiner, and mother of Berniece, and Fannie, now the 
 wife of Harry Carlock, residing at Dadeville, Mo. She 
 was educated in the schools of Peru, Ind. She was a 
 member of the Christian church and Eastern Star fra- 
 ternity of Lockwood. She was Worthy Matron of the 
 chapter at Lockwood at various times for thirteen years, 
 and for some time was District Deputy of this district, 
 organizing a number of chapters. She died August 26, 
 1916, while undergoing a surgical operation in the Ex- 
 celsior Springs Sanatorium, she having been at Excelsior 
 Springs five weeks, visiting a son. Five children sur- 
 vive. They are: 
 
 (1) Dennis, a farmer, Excelsior Springs. 
 
 (2) Berniece M. Coiner. 
 
 (3) Stella, married Harry G. Dee, formerly freight 
 agent of the Frisco railroad at Ft. Scott, Kas., now with 
 the same railroad at Wichita, Kas. They have one child, 
 Robert L. 
 
 (4) Goldie married Halsey Jewell, agent for the 
 Frisco railroad at Garland, Kas. 
 
 (5) Ray, a tailor, at Lockwood, Mo.
 
 352 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Berniece M. Coiner has lived in Lockwood all her 
 life. When a girl she attended the grade schools of that 
 place and later spent two years in the High School. She 
 entered the office of the "Missourian," a local paper, 
 owned by A. J. Young, and learned the "art preserva- 
 tive," and by reason of her industry, sagacity and special 
 fitness for the work, she was made manager of that pub- 
 lication, which position she occupied for three years. In 
 March, 1912, in company with John H. Harris, they pur- 
 chased the " Lockwood Luminary," which she has since 
 managed and edited, and in March, 1916, became the sole 
 owner. 
 
 Berniece is a member of the Christian church, a Re- 
 bekah and an Eastern Star, and, while a lady is supposed 
 to have no politics, the "Luminary" is a power in Re- 
 publican circles. 
 
 She is also a member of the "Missouri Woman's 
 Press Association" and formerly a Trustee in that organi- 
 zation. 
 
 In recounting the struggles and successes of this Dade 
 County girl, it might not be out of order to state that 
 she has supported herself and earned every dollar's 
 worth of property which she now possesses. At present 
 she is the owner of a well-furnished, comfortable home 
 in Lockwood, and the "Luminary" Office is known far 
 and wide as one of the best-equipped offices in the state 
 for a town the size of Lockwood. Its interior appoint- 
 ments are new and up-to-date, while an atmosphere of 
 neatness, good taste and prosperity pervades every inch 
 of the room. 
 
 The "Luminary" job office has long since gained a 
 well-merited reputation for artistic work, but the real 
 success of the enterprise has come from the brilliant, 
 sparkling bits of philosophy which has eminated from 
 the editorial chair. 
 
 JOHN M. COTTER. 
 
 Of the highly respected and appreciated farmers of 
 Dade County, none stands higher than John Cotter, the
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 363 
 
 subject of this sketch. He was born February 22nd, 1858, 
 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, a son of William and 
 Nancy Jane (White) Cotter, both natives of Tennessee, 
 where they were married and came to Greene County, Mis- 
 souri, in 1882, and carried on farming until their demise. 
 John was the oldest of five children, the second dying in 
 infancy, while James, the third in order of birth, is also 
 deceased; George H. is a resident of Everton, and Thula 
 married John Baxter, and they live at Bois d'Arc, Greene 
 County. 
 
 For many years Mr. Cotter was a business man of 
 Greene County. When about 21 years of age he entered 
 into the drug business at Bois d'Arc, which he sold out 
 in one year, and then spent two years in Colorado and 
 Texas. He returned and put in a new stock of drugs at 
 Bois d'Arc, but after two years he moved to Ash Grove, 
 where he was employed by Swinney Brothers, Druggists, 
 for some five years, at which time he bought out the C. H. 
 Van Pelt Drug Store, which he successfully run for 17 
 years, finally selling out to A. R. Mason, and moved to 
 a fine 300-acre farm that he had bought while in business. 
 This place is located two miles west of Everton, and 
 was only partly improved. Mr. Cotter has greatly im- 
 proved this farm with good fences and outbuildings, and 
 now has one of the very best stock farms in the county. 
 Here he raises and feeds some 200 head of hogs a year, 
 besides cattle. In 1881 Mr. Cotter married Miss Alice 
 Wilson, a daughter of Nathaniel and Jane (Baker) Wilson. 
 Mr. Wilson is deceased and was a brother of Solomon H. 
 Wilson, and a sketch of the Wilson family may be found 
 elsewhere in these volumes. Mr. Cotter lost his wife 
 September 30th, 1889, and by her he had two children, 
 as follows: Harry Arthur, who married Josie B. Meyers, 
 who died leaving three children, John M. William B. and 
 Elms B. Clyde Everett died February 6, 1910, age 27 
 years. 
 
 Mr. Cotter is certainly a public-spirited citizen. He 
 ?s a red-hot Republican, but does not desire office of any 
 kind. Fraternally, he is a Mason, belonging to the Blue
 
 354 HISTORY OP BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Lodge at Everton, the Chapter at Ash Grove, the Com- 
 mandery at Greenfield and the Shrine at Springfield. He 
 is a good booster for good roads and a staunch friend of 
 our free public school system. Truly, Mr. Cotter is a 
 wide-awake business man, and such men as he are the 
 making of any community. 
 
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 SAMUEL WILLIAM COX. 
 Deceased. 
 
 Born in Dade County, Missouri, April 28th, 1848, 
 died at his home, near South Greenfield, January 3rd, 
 11)17, son of Jacob and Louisa (Johnson) Cox, both natives 
 of Filn. )re County, Tennessee, where they were married. 
 Came to Dade County by ox team, overland, 1837, being 
 six weeks on the road, coming via St. Louis. They had 
 two children at the time, bringing both with them, Nancy, 
 afterward Mrs. William Moore of Kansas, died September 
 28th, 1910, aged 74 years; Mary, afterward Mrs. James II. 
 Morgan, died January 18th, 1906, aged 86 years 11 months 
 and 28 days. 
 
 Jacob Cox and wife settled on land a half mile south 
 of South Greenfield, and lived there one year in a rail 
 pen, three sides inclosed, the fourth being a quilt. Later 
 on he took up land adjoining where South Greenfield 
 now stands, which became his permanent abode until the 
 time of his death. First he erected a little log cabin 12x14 
 feet, and in this they lived for a few years, when a second 
 cabin 16 feet square was built, and in these cabins the 
 last of their six children were born. One died in infancy, 
 one in adult age, and two still survive. Sarah A Myers, 
 widow of Charles B. Myers, now lives in Everton; Charles 
 M. Cox, a fanner, living near Golden City. Those de- 
 ceased are Samuel \V. Cox, Mrs. Elmira English, Leah M. 
 ( 'ox and Oranville (J. Cox. 
 
 .Jacob Cox and wife are buried on the home farm, 
 .shout !.")() yards southeast of the frame house which he 
 huilt in 1 S -V5. .Jacob Cox was a Republican, and both him- 
 >elf and wife were members of the M. E. Church (South;. 
 
 In 1*4*, .')() acres of land was bought and entered
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 355 
 
 for the South Methodist Camp Meeting Association, 10 
 acres of which is still retained by the Cumberland Pres- 
 byterians and used by them for camp meeting purposes. 
 
 Jacob Cox died January 7th, 1883. Louisa Cox died 
 January 2nd, 1895. 
 
 Samuel W. Cox stayed at home until he was 21 years 
 of age, at which time he went to work for himself on 
 rented land two miles west of the old Ragsdale homestead. 
 He remained here for two years, and then purchased his 
 present homestead, then consisting of 75 acres, where he 
 has lived and farmed ever since, building houses, barns, 
 fences, etc., and adding land thereto, until he acquired 
 235 acres, and at the death of his father he received 200 
 acres more, making him a fine farm of 435 acres, all in 
 one body. 
 
 On the 21st day of March, 1871, he was first married, 
 to Harriet A. Ragsdale, who died January 12th, 1881, leav- 
 ing three children: 
 
 (1) Harriet Adaline, born March loth, 1872, died 
 February 9th, 1894. She married John A. Adams, now 
 deceased, and left two children, Christopher C., now of 
 San Francisco, and Harriet Ida., now of Kansas City. 
 Both are married. 
 
 (2) Thomas Albert, of South Greenfield, lives on 
 part of the original land grant to his grandfather. Mar- 
 ried Lizzie Bird, and they now have five children, May 
 Elizabeth, Grace, Thomas Albert, William Walter and 
 Walter Jacob. William Walter died May 20th, 1893. 
 
 The second wife of Samuel W. Cox was Fannie L. 
 Mitchell, born July 19th, 1862, on a farm near Chicago, 
 111. The were married June 10th, 1883. She was a daugh- 
 ter of Gohra.ii Smith and Louisa J. (Babb) Mitchell, both 
 natives of the State of Maine, the father being born about 
 1832, while the mother is still living on a farm with two 
 daughters. 
 
 Mrs. Cox was the oldest of three children, all living. 
 Of this second marriage, three children were born:
 
 356 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (1) Edith A., born January 29th, 1886, married 
 John A. Babb of Dixfield, Me. The have one child, 
 Richard Edward. 
 
 (2) Samuel Jacob, born June 27th, 1894, died August 
 12, 1910. 
 
 (3) Noel Ernest Gohram, born December 25th, 1900. 
 Is at home. 
 
 Samuel W. Cox was a life-long Republican and active 
 in the counsels of his party. He was also an Odd Fellow, a 
 Mason, belonging to all the lodges, a Shriner at Spring- 
 field, and to the Commandery at Greenfield. The entire 
 family are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian 
 Church. 
 
 Samuel W. Cox was one of the original organizers of 
 the Farmers' State Bank at South Greenfield, and in 1915 
 was elected its President, succeeding B. J. J. Marsh (de- 
 ceased). Mr. Cox was also a stockholder in the Dadc 
 Count Bank at Greenfield. 
 
 Being an admirer of blooded stock, Mr. Cox was 
 among the first to introduce Shorthorn cattle and Poland- 
 China hogs into Bade County. His herd of Shorthorns 
 was established in 1875, and became famous all over the 
 State of Missouri. He exhibited both hogs and cattle at 
 the various fairs and was richly rewarded in the granting 
 of premiums. 
 
 Besides being a heavy feeder and shipper of both 
 cattle and hogs, Mr. Cox engaged in another enterprise, 
 which was largely in the nature of an experiment, but 
 one which proved to be a glowing success. On the 18th 
 day of August, 1914, he began the construction of a fish 
 pond on his farm, which would cover about two acres. 
 It required a concrete retaining wall 170 feet long, 18 
 inches wide at the base, 8 inches at the top and 18 feet 
 high above bedrock. This created a pond which was 
 supplied with an everlasting spring of clear, cool, spar- 
 kling water, having a flow of 50 gallons per minute in the 
 dryest time. This pond he stocked with both large and 
 small-mouthed bass and crappie, obtaining some from the 
 state and the remainder from the government fish hatch-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 357 
 
 ery. At the greatest depth this pond is 9 feet 11 inches 
 deep. It answers two purposes first, it is an ornament 
 to the farm, adding much to its intrinsic beauty, and sec- 
 ond, it furnishes fish and fishing to the occupants, thereby 
 becoming a source of profit as well as of pleasure. 
 
 CHARLES M. COX. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, December 8th, 
 1854, son of Jacob and Louisa (Johnson) Cox, pioneers of 
 Dade County, who resided in the vicinity of South Green- 
 field. 
 
 Charles M. Cox received all his education in the 
 common schools of Dade County and remained at home 
 on the farm till 23 years of age, at which time, March 
 6th, 1878, he was married to Emma B. Teagarden, who 
 was born in Henry County, Illinois, October 9th, 1854, 
 a daughter of John M. and Mary (Brown) Teagarden, 
 who came to Dade County in 1871. They were farmers 
 and settled in Grant Township. Both are now deceased. 
 After his marriage, Mr. Cox went onto a farm of 160 acres 
 of partly improved land in Grant Township, which he had 
 bought in 1874 at $12.50 per acre. The improvements at 
 the time of his purchase consisted of a small house and 
 some fencing. They went to work and improved it from 
 time to time until now it is one of the finest farms in 
 western Dade County. In 1892 he built a large seven- 
 room dwelling, surrounded by a fine lawn, elegant shade 
 trees, large barn and substantial outbuildings. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Cox were born six children, four 
 of whom are living. Hattie A., died at the age of 4y 2 
 years, and Clarence A., died at the age of 10 years, both 
 dying the same year. Those living are: 
 
 (1) Howard V., married for his first wife Etta 
 Deweese, who died leaving one child, Esther, and for his 
 second wife he married Susan Porter. They are now 
 living on the old homestead with Mr. Cox. 
 
 (2) Fannie A., married David Nutt, a farmer re- 
 siding at Lindsborg, Kas. They have one child, Frances 
 Maybell.
 
 358 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (3) Myrtle B., married Manual Mitchell, a mechanic, 
 living in Springfield, Mo. They have one child, Irene. 
 
 (4) Homer, at home and unmarried. 
 
 In politics Mr. Cox is what is termed an Independent 
 voter, not bound to any particular political party. He 
 has been a member of the Christian church for many 
 years. 
 
 During his li.Vrinie Mr. Cox has witnessed many 
 changes. His eai'iy recollection goes back to the days 
 when his father would tai\o tiie entire- tamily in an ox 
 wagon to Greenfield, starting rariy in the morning and 
 spending the entire day in trading and on the road, 
 although the distance was little more than three miles. 
 His father's original farm comprised what is now a part 
 of the city of South Greenfield, and laid mostly in the 
 productive Limestone Valley. Mr. Cox grew to manhood 
 in this locality, and was well ac^naint'-d witli all the 
 pioneer settlers of Pennsylvania Prairie country. 
 
 Mrs. Cox departed this life February Vlth, 1914. 
 Since purchasing the original 160 acres, Mr. Cox has 
 added 80 acres, so that the farm now comprises i!40 acres, 
 situated in the very heart of the best fanning and stock 
 raising part of Dade County. In addition to his general 
 farming enterprises, Mr. Cox ha< been largely interested 
 in raising blooded stock, especially hogs and cattle. His 
 herds were known far and wide throughout Southwest 
 Missouri. He was one of the first men in his locality to 
 appreciate the value of a silo in cattle feeding, and erected 
 one with a 100-ton capacity. His farm is well fenced and 
 cross-fenced and admirably adapted to both grain and 
 stock raising. He has prospered in his business affairs 
 and is now ready to retire, having the confidence and 
 esteem of his neighbors, as well as a goodly portion of 
 this world's goods, which will enable him to spend his 
 declining years in comparative ease and comfort. 
 
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 DR. ROBERT MADISON CRUTCHER. 
 
 Was born in Middle Tennessee April 7th, 1848, son of 
 William Henry and Charity (Evans) Crutcher. They were
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 359 
 
 farmers and wholesale merchants of Nashville, Tenn., and 
 also in the iron furnace business a few years. Both were 
 natives of Tenn., and are buried there. 
 
 Robert Madison Crutcher is one of a large family of 
 children, but only two brothers are living, one in Kentucky 
 and one in Texas. His father was married a second time 
 and he has four half-brothers living, two in Montana and 
 one in Oregon and one in Arkansas. 
 
 Mr. Crutcher remained at home working with his 
 father until he was 24 years of age, obtained but little 
 schooling in his boyhood days, for at the age of 13 the 
 school buildings of his neighborhood were turned into hos- 
 pitals. At the age of 22 years he entered the medical de- 
 partment of the University of Tennessee, at Nashville, 
 and graduated from that institution in 1874 and came to 
 Cane Hill, Mo., where he practiced for two years, and then 
 moved to Arcola in August, 1876, where lie still resides. 
 In those early days he enjoyed an extensive practice, cov- 
 ering a large territory. There were no buggies then, so 
 that he was obliged to keep three saddle horses in constant 
 use in his ever-increasing business. 
 
 On the 1st day of November, 1874, at Cane Hill, Mo., 
 he was married to Mary Victoria Rountree, daughter of 
 Rufus M. Rountree, an early settler of Cedar county. To 
 this union were born five boys, all living: 
 
 (1) Henry Clarence, born April 10, 1878, resides in 
 Portland, Oregon. Is still single. 
 
 (2) James Ernest, born September 8, 1879, married 
 Cora Parks, a native of Missouri. They live in Portland, 
 Oregon. He is now the Corresponding Secretary of the 
 Bell Telephone Company of that city. 
 
 (3) Edgar, born November 1, 1881, resides in San 
 Francisco, and is engaged in business as a manufacturer's 
 agent. 
 
 (4) Robert Lee, born March 10, 1883, resides in Al- 
 buquerque, New Mexico, and engaged in the laundry busi- 
 ness. 
 
 (5) Lucien M., born March 4, 1888, married Gertrude 
 Webb, a native of Dade County. He is a fanner and re-
 
 860 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 sides one-half mile west of Arcola. They have two chil- 
 dren, Mary Pearl and Ernest Edward. 
 
 Mr. Crutcher had four brothers in the Confederate 
 army. He was not an enlisted soldier himself, being too 
 young, but performed valuable scout duty. 
 
 In politics, Mr. Crutcher is a democrat, and for years 
 has taken an active part in both state and county politics. 
 He has served many years as a member of the school 
 board, was the first collector after the organization of 
 North Township, and is one of the stockholders in the 
 Arcola bank. 
 
 Fraternally, Dr. Crutcher is a Mason, belonging to the 
 Blue Lodge at Arcola and the Commandery at Greenfield. 
 He is also an Odd Fellow. In religious life Mr. Crutcher 
 is a member of the Christian church, has been an elder for 
 25 years, was one of the prime movers in the church at 
 Arcola, and has been superintendent of the Sunday School 
 for more than 25 years, most of the time. 
 
 When Dr. Crutcher first came to Arcola it consisted 
 of one store and one saloon. The only church was an un- 
 completed Methodist Episcopal building, and for a number 
 of years he contributed to the support of this organization. 
 He bought a home consisting of two small rooms, one 14 
 by 14 and the other 8 by 14. In this humble cottage he 
 raised his family. In that day the land surrounding Arcola 
 was uncultivated prairie land, but as the years went by 
 Mr. Crutcher invested his savings in real estate until he 
 now owns a farm of 280 acres North and West of Arcola, 
 30 acres adjoining the town on the Southeast, and has added 
 to his original dwelling by remodeling and rebuilding, until 
 he now has a comfortable 6-room residence. 
 
 In the practice of medicine, Dr. Crutcher has been 
 eminently successful. In early days when money was scarce 
 and the settlements widely scattered, Dr. Crutcher has rid- 
 den many miles over rough roads, through rain and storm, 
 no matter how dark the night, to alleviate the suffering 
 of some poor family with absolutely no hope or prospect 
 of remuneration. His life work has been one of service 
 and sacrifice, and as a reward he has gained the confidence,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLB 861 
 
 respect and admiration of the community in which he lives. 
 Few men have contributed more in sincere devotion to duty 
 for the benefit of the community than Dr. Robert Madison 
 Crutcher. 
 
 HENRY ALBERT CUNNINGHAM. 
 
 Among the many boys in Dade County who were born 
 upon the farm, received their education in the common 
 schools and then made good in the business world, none 
 stand out more prominent than the subject of this sketch. 
 William Cunningham was a pioneer farmer who settled on a 
 farm two miles East of where the city of Lockwood now 
 stands. His oldest son, Albert, was born and raised on 
 this farm. He received his education in the common schools 
 of the neighborhood and early in life became attached to the 
 cattle industry. In the year 1882, when twenty-five years 
 of age, he came to Lockwood and engaged in the mercantile 
 business in partnership with A. F. Finley, and shortly 
 thereafter was married to Miss Hattie Matthews of Lock- 
 wood. He established his permanent home in Lockwood. 
 To this union *\ r ere born three children, Mabel, now r Mrs. 
 Emery Clements ; Iva, a single daughter, and Laclede, a 
 son. 
 
 He remained in the general merchandise business about 
 twenty years, during which time he was also extensively 
 engaged in buying, feeding, pasturing and shipping live 
 stock. Careful and conservative in his business ventures 
 and always exercising splendid judgment, he made a suc- 
 cess in all his undertakings. 
 
 About the year 1895, when the Bank of Lockwood was 
 organized, he was one of its principal stockholders, acted 
 as cashier for about one year and was its vice president up 
 to the time of his death. In business circles, Mr. Cunning- 
 ham was always regarded as one of Lockwood 's best citi- 
 zens. His death came at a most unexpected moment. He 
 was in the very midst of his business activities and in seem- 
 ing good health. 
 
 He accompanied a shipment of live stock to St. Louis, 
 and while in the city went to a local hospital for treatment
 
 362 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of a minor difficulty, which on examination proved to be of 
 a cancerous nature, alTect-nii' 'he jaw. A minor operation 
 was performed, which upon closer examination proved far 
 more serious than the doctors at first concluded, and a sec- 
 ond operation was decided upon. His wife was notified by 
 telegram and she went immediately to his side, but the 
 operation proved fatal. His death was a sad shock to the 
 entire community. 
 
 His funeral was conducted at the Christian church in 
 Lockwood, by Rev. (Jeor.u'e Yarbrough of that church, and 
 was one of the largest and most impressive ever conducted 
 in the city. The business of the city was suspended during 
 the day and almost the entire population attended the fu- 
 neral. Amoiiii 1 the deeply afflicted ones were his aired par- 
 ents who have since passed away. Five brothers, Lafay- 
 ette. Alex, Levi, James and William, and three sisters. Mrs. 
 11. A. Peterson of Sprin.u'field, Mrs. Hn.irh Hampton of 
 (Jreenfield and Mrs. Ida Smith of Lockwood, were all pres- 
 ent. 
 
 Mr. Cunnin.u'ham was called from a life of business ac- 
 tivity while yet in the very prime and viiror of his man- 
 hood. His influence had been felt in every important step 
 in the development of the city and community, but he left 
 for himself a monument of respect in the hearts and lives 
 of his neighbors and friends which will stand as lon.u 1 as 
 the historv of Dade Countv is read or remembered. 
 
 ALBERT W. DAIGH. 
 
 Of irood old fiuhtinu' stuck, with ancestors tracinir their 
 parentage hack to the land of the Shamrock. Albert W. 
 I'aiu'li riiteivd ilium the scene of life'- activitie> in (Miri-- 
 tian ('onnty, 111.. .June L'lst, 1S((5, a son of Thomas Jeffer- 
 son and Mary (Willis) Hai^li. the forme] 1 lieinir a native of 
 Saniramou ('onnly, 111., while the latter was born in Dade 
 County, Mo. Charles ( '. Dai.di. father of Thomas .1. Daiirh, 
 was a nat ive of \Vest Vi ruinia, as also was his father. James 
 aiLih. Tin 1 father of James L. I)aiirh came from 
 to \\est Virginia prior to the Revolutionary war 
 ook an active part therein. His son, James Lewis
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 363 
 
 Daigh, was a soldier in the war of 1812, while Charles C. 
 Daigh, his son, fought in the Black Hawk war. From the 
 above record it is quite evident that the great-great-great- 
 grandfather of Albert was the founder of the Daigh family 
 in America, and its christening seems to have been with a 
 baptism of blood. 
 
 John Lewis Daigh, Albert's great-grandfather, emi- 
 grated to Illinois from West Virginia in a very early day, 
 when Springfield, the capital of the state, was yet a very 
 small hamlet. His family, which were for the most part 
 grown, came with him. Charles C. Daigh at that time was 
 a young man, and about the year 1832 married Elizabeth 
 Patton, a native of Ohio but a girl he had known in West 
 Virginia. The Patton family came to Sangamon county at 
 the same time the Daigh family came. Charles C. Daigh 
 came to Missouri in 1837 and settled in Lawrence county, 
 where lie remained until the Civil war, when he returned 
 to Illinois, and died there in 1884. 
 
 Thomas Jefferson Daigh came to Missouri in 1868, at 
 the close of the war, and settled in Dade County. He re- 
 mained in Dade County till 1873, when he bought land in 
 Lawrence County, where he farmed until 1884. After 
 spending one year in Kansas, he returned to Dade County 
 and bought 80 acres of land where Albert now lives. 
 
 Thomas Jefferson Daigh was married to Mary Willis, 
 a native of Dade County, but who was residing in Sanga- 
 mon County, Illinois, on account of the war, in 18G4. To 
 this union were born four children, Albert W., Georgie, 
 Emory and Anna, now Mrs. James 0. Clark of Craik, 
 Saskatchewan, Canada. 
 
 Albert W. Daigh remained with his father until the 
 year 1885, when he went to the state of Washington and 
 for three years engaged in farming and fruit shipping. 
 Having a desire for a higher education, he entered Cumber- 
 land University at Lebanon, Tenn., where he remained a 
 student until 1890, when he returned to Dade County and 
 engaged in teaching school for seven years. In 1896 he 
 was a candidate of the democratic party for Clerk of the 
 Circuit Court, but was defeated. He has always been
 
 364 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 active in politics, a consistent democrat and a candidate 
 at one time for collector. At present he is assessor and 
 clerk of the Township Board. 
 
 On the 23rd day of August, 1893, he was married to 
 Stella Shelton, who was born February 17th, 1873. 
 
 They are the parents of but one child, Vivian Offner, 
 born June 24th, 1894. 
 
 Mr. Daigh and family are members of the Christian 
 church, in which organization he has been an elder for 
 several years. 
 
 Mr. Daigh is actively engaged in fanning and stock 
 raising and resides upon a splendid farm of 136 acres, 
 which he owns in South Township, and is raising some 
 alfalfa. 
 
 In the year 1901 he erected a fine two-story, eight-room 
 residence on his farm. The place is well watered by springs 
 and wells, the supply being handled by a windmill and 
 gasoline engine. Convenient outbuildings of commodious 
 dimensions add to the value and beauty of the farm. 
 
 Mr. Daigh is a wide-awake, public-spirited man, with 
 lofty moral and religious ideals and a power for righteous- 
 ness and right living in his home community. 
 
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 WILLIAM D. DAVIDSON. 
 
 Was born in Grayson County, Texas, September 25th, 
 1870, son of George W. and Missouri (Menice) Davidson. 
 His father was born in Dade County upon the. farm where 
 Mr. Davidson now lives, March 4th, 1843, while his mother 
 was born in Tennessee, September 14th, 1843. George W. 
 Davidson was always a farmer, as also was his father, 
 Joseph Davidson, who was a Dade County pioneer, and 
 homesteaded the Davidson farm. George W. Davidson 
 moved to Texas about 1869, where he engaged in farming 
 and then returned to Dade County, where he ended his 
 days. George W. Davidson served for three years in the 
 Confederate army, as a private, was wounded in battle, and 
 died February 13th, 1911. His mother, Missouri Davidson, 
 still resides on the old homestead.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 366 
 
 Mr. Davidson is the third in point of birth of a family 
 of eight children, four of whom are living. He attended 
 school in the Limestone district, and also in Fairview dis- 
 trict, this county. 
 
 William D. Davidson was married on the 27th day of 
 February, 1901, to Laura Russell, a native of Sac Town- 
 ship, Dade County, daughter of C. C. and Mary (Stanley) 
 Russell, both natives of Missouri. Her father was for a 
 number of years engaged in buying stock, but is now living 
 a retired life in Greenfield. Her mother is also living. C. 
 C. Russell is a veteran of the Civil war, having served in 
 the Union army. Was neither wounded nor disabled. Mrs. 
 Davidson is the second of a family of nine children. She 
 was educated in the schools of Dade County. 
 
 Mr. Davidson remained at home till about 20 years of 
 age, when he engaged in farming upon his own account, and 
 has farmed continuously since that date. He devotes his 
 entire time to the management of a farm of 200 acres, rais- 
 ing grain and live stock. He is a democrat in politics and 
 has been a member of the school board for a number of 
 years, but never held any other office. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have one child, William Orville, 
 born January 1st, 1902. He is still at home. Mr. Davidson 
 is a member of the W. (). W. and is an industrious, energetic 
 farmer and stock raiser. 
 
 GEORGE W. DAIGH. 
 
 One of the most highly respected and beloved citizens 
 of Dade County is Uncle George Daigh of South Green- 
 field. He was born in Lawrence County, Missouri, March 
 21st, 1839, a son of Charles and Elizabeth (Patton) Daigh, 
 the father a native of Virginia and the mother of Ohio. 
 They were married in the state of Illinois and came to 
 Lawrence County in 1837, and were among the very 
 early settlers of that county. George Daigh was the 
 fourth in order of birth of a large family, and the first 
 child to be born to his parents in this state. He received 
 his education in Lawrence County and remained at home 
 up to the start of the Civil war, although he worked out
 
 366 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 for two years previous. At the time of the great Civil 
 war he helped his father move the family back to Illinois, 
 going by way of Kansas, and this accomplished, George 
 Daigh was not to be found wanting in patriotism for his 
 country, and therefore enlisted in Company E, 114th 
 Volunteers, Illinois Infantry, on August llth, 1862, under 
 Colonel Judy, and his captain was Captain Shoup. For 
 three years Mr. Daigh remained in the army and was des- 
 tined to see very hard service and to see the worst side 
 of the war. He was in the thick of the fights at Jackson, 
 Miss., seige of Yicksburg, and the Seige of Jackson, and 
 at the battle of Guntown, Miss., an on the retreat from 
 this battlefield was taken prisoner of war and sent to the 
 notorious Andersonville prison at Andersonville, Ga., 
 where he was kept for three months, and experienced all 
 the horrors of that frightful place. Vividly does Uncle 
 George remember the conditions at this prison and the 
 hardships he wont through are almost indescribable. He 
 says that on 36 acres of bare ground 34,000 Union men 
 were held, and their rations were a scant spoonful of 
 molasses, meal and dry beans daily, and they suffered ter- 
 ribly for tobacco, and would trade a day's rations for a 
 scrap or two. There were seven prisoners from his com- 
 pany, and they used to select one of the seven each day 
 who would trad:-- his full ration for tobacco, and then the 
 other six would divide their rations with him, and all use 
 the tobacco so obtained. The water was filthy, and little 
 of that until the famous ''Providence .Spring" broke out, 
 and Uncle Geor'jo well remembers the day that this hap- 
 pened. This spring broke through solid, hard-packed 
 earth, just across the "Dead Line," which was a line 
 established by th<" Confederates, beyond which any man 
 who stopped w;;- instantly shot, and ho says that many 
 and many a poor IV!!o\v, cnwd by hardship and starving, 
 would dolibonitc'y stop across this line, and thus end his 
 misery. 
 
 This spring referred to is still running today, and 
 it truly scorned that it was sent by Providence for the 
 relief of those thousands of brave and suffering men.
 
 367 
 
 At this time, Uncle George says, the men were dying at 
 the rate of 150 a day and were buried in long trenches, 
 dug by a detail of prisoners, lie remembers well the day 
 that he saw the six raiders hung at Andersonville prison. 
 All these terrible sights and through all this almost un- 
 believable hardships, Mr. Daigh endured for three months, 
 when he was transferred to Charleston, S. C., where he 
 was kept one month, then he was taken to Florence, S. C., 
 for two months, then was exchanged and came home to 
 Illinois, via Savannah, Ga. At this time he was nothing 
 but skin and bones, and when his friends came for him he 
 was unable to tell his name. After a stay at home, in 
 which time he regained his strength, he returned to Ala- 
 bama to rejoin his regiment, but when he arrived peace 
 had been declared, so his company was discharged at 
 Vicksburg August 5th, 1865, and the glorious day had ar- 
 rived when he could return to his home and begin life 
 in peace. This he did, and in December of 1865, on the 
 26th day, he was married to Miss Amanda Willis, who 
 was born May 15th, 1846, a daughter of Rev. R. T. Willis, 
 and of whom extended mention will be found elsewhere. 
 For two years after they were married they rented land 
 in Illinois and farmed, then came to Dade County, where 
 they remained five years, also renting land, then moved to 
 Lawrence County, where they bought 40 acres of land 
 near Bowers' Mill. Here they built a little home and set 
 out an orchard and lived until 1884, when they decided to 
 come back to good old Dade County, aiid consequently 
 sold out and bought 68 acres on Turnback Creek, in South 
 Township, which they improved, and lived there 17 happy 
 years, but in 1901 sold this nice farm and bought 10 acres 
 adjoining South Greenfield, which they have greatly im- 
 proved, and now have one of the prettiest places in all 
 Dade County. Here they are spending their declining- 
 years in peace and happiness. A finer, more devoted 
 couple cannot be found in our county, and it is a great 
 pleasure to visit Uncle George and Aunt Amanda, for 
 it makes one feel that life is surely worth living, and that 
 love is sweet indeed. Mr. Daigh is a Republican in poli-
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tics and is a prominent member of the G. A. R. at Green- 
 field. Truly, this grand old couple is well worthy of the 
 high regard in which they are held by all, and the example 
 of their well-rounded life is an inspiration to our younger 
 generation. It is the earnest wish of a multitude of friends 
 that this worthy and greatly-loved couple may live for 
 many years yet to come, and that those years may be 
 filled with happiness and the joy of living and loving. 
 
 (Biographies Continued in Vol. II.) 
 
 THE CARTHAGE BOOKBINDERY 
 
 WALTER G. SPRINGER 
 Carthage, : : Missouri
 
 HISTORY 
 
 -OF- 
 
 DADE COUNTY AMD HER PEOPLE 
 
 From the Date of the Earliest Settlement 
 to the present time 
 
 Vol. II 
 
 Containing Continuation of Biographies of 
 Prominent Persons and Families 
 
 FULLY ILLUSTRATED 
 
 Greenfield, Missouri 
 
 THE PIONEER HISTORICAL COMPANY 
 
 R. A. Ludwick, Manager 
 A. J. Young, Editor-in-Chief 
 NoYember 1, 1917
 
 THE CARTHAGE BOOKBINDERY 
 
 WALTER G. SPRINGER 
 Carthage, : : Missouri
 
 BIOGRAPHIES 
 
 -OF- 
 
 Prominent Persons and Families 
 
 (CONTINUED) 
 
 ROLVIN H. DARST. 
 
 Was born on the 19th day of July, 1866 in Delaware 
 county, Ohio, son of William D., and Louisa (Holt) Darst, 
 both of whom were natives of Ohio, were married there. 
 Later they came to Greene County, Mo., in the year 1872 
 and bought 300 acres of land where the mother died. His 
 father then sold out and went to Texas and in company with 
 his brother-in-law bought 320 acres of land in Hale County 
 which he farmed for two years then sold out and came to 
 Dade County, and lived with his son, Rolvin, until he died, 
 August 27, 1912. 
 
 Rolvin H. Darst was the 3rd in order of birth of a 
 family of seven children. He remained at home until 19 
 years of age, worked out for wages. In 1886 he was married 
 to Margaret Hurst who was born March 3rd, 1869, died 
 June 3rd, 1896, leaving one child, Lloyd, born February 12, 
 1887, married Laura Wheeler, a daughter of James Wheeler. 
 They have two boys, Lawrence, born October 31, 1906 and 
 Lewell, born November 27th, 1910. 
 
 His second child, Clyde, died when five years of age. 
 
 R. H. Darst was again married to Mary Olive Wheel- 
 er, who was born February 3rd, 1872, a daughter of Allen 
 Wheeler. They were married on the 10th day of February, 
 1898. 
 
 In the year 1892 he bought 160 acres of land in part- 
 nership with his brother in Polk Township upon which he 
 lived for about 10 years. This land was unimproved. They
 
 4 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 cleared out 120 acres and built a frame house, then sold 
 out and bought 240 acres all in one body. This tract of 
 land was in fair condition. Mr. Darst has done some clear- 
 ing, lots of fencing, so that now it is all fenced and cross 
 fenced and all in cultivation except 20 acres. He has re- 
 built the dwelling consisting of five rooms with water in 
 the house. Has a 130-ton silo and a herd of full blood 
 short-horn cattle. . 
 
 He feeds from five to six car loads of cattle and hogs 
 each year, has fifteen acres of alfalfa which does fine. Mr. 
 Darst was one of the first men in Polk Township to in- 
 troduce alfalfa. In addition to being a splendid stock and 
 grain farm, Mr. Darst is of the opinion that much valu- 
 able mineral underlies his land, since it is right in the min- 
 eral belt of Dade County and surrounded by producing 
 mines. He expects to do some prospecting the coming 
 year. The ranch is r-amed Riverside Stock Farm. 
 
 Mr. Darst and wife are members of the Baptist 
 church. He is a Republican in politics and belongs to the 
 Odd Fellow and Woodman lodges. He is also a stock- 
 holder in the Home Telephone Company. Much of the 
 good-roads spirit which has been developed in the com- 
 munity is due to the untiring labors of Mr. Darst in that 
 direction. He is a good roads enthusiast and strong for 
 the Community Spirit. 
 
 WILLIAM J. DAVIS. 
 
 Public spirited, picturesque, eccentric, whole-souled, 
 wide-awake and active, William J. Davis is easily Lock- 
 wood's most distinguished citizen. He was born in Sara- 
 toga County, New York, March 27th, 1834. He was a son 
 of Richard C. arid Susan (Pawling) Davis, the former be- 
 ing a native of Saratoga county, New York of Scotch 
 parentage as also was his wife. Her father, Wil- 
 liam Pawling, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Her 
 uncle, Colonel Henry Pawling served in the Continental 
 army with distinction under General Washington. The 
 Pawling family was related to General Alexander Hamil-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 5 
 
 ton and General James Clinton. The Pawlings were 
 Scotch-Irish. 
 
 Richard C. Davis and wife were the parents of seven 
 children, two of whom died in infancy: 
 
 (1) Alexander, married Mary Sawyer, drowned in 
 Illinois river. 
 
 (2) William J. Davis. 
 
 (3) Albert P., married Miss Place. 
 
 (4) Levi II, married Alexander's widow, (twins) 
 Albert enlisted in the 105 Ills, infantry at DeKalb, Ills., 
 and served during the war. He is now at a Soldiers' Home 
 in California. 
 
 (5) Jane Eliza, married J. Sturgeon, and is now de- 
 ceased. 
 
 (6) Andrew Jackson, died in infancy. 
 
 (7) Herman, died in infancy. 
 
 William J. Davis grew to manhood upon the farm, first 
 in New York and later in the state of Illinois. He has 
 a vivid recollection of the days when he cradled grain at 
 50 cents per day and threshed at 25 cents per day. He 
 mowed with scythe and raked hay at 50 cents, too. He 
 was a natural mechanic, handy with tools, and could con- 
 struct almost any kind of a farm utensil, including 
 wagons, hay-rakes and cradles and his own plow and 
 corn planter. His father came from New York to DeKalb 
 County, Illinois, in 1846, where he died in 1877. He was 
 c Democrat, but he and his four sons voted for "Abe" 
 Lincoln in 1860. He was a successful farmer and stock- 
 man, and a member of the Baptist church. His wife 
 died in 1870. 
 
 William J. Davis came to Dade County in 1869 and 
 purchased land for a farm in the then wild prairie, con- 
 trary to the advice of all the early pioneers. The city 
 of Lockwood now stands on a part of his original pur- 
 chase. He named his home the "Evergreen Stock Farm," 
 which soon became noted all over Southwest Missouri. 
 Mr. Davis imported the first Norman stallion and the 
 first Shorthorn bull into Dade County. He also, in 1884, 
 imported five Scotch Clyde stallions and four mares, and
 
 6 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 has a certificate from the United States authorities stating 
 that they were superior stock and would improve the 
 stock of the United States. He made his own cuts to print 
 on the bills for his stallions. He was also a breeder of 
 fine jacks and a propagator of fruits, flowers and tame 
 grasses. He exhibited live stock, fruits, grasses and vege- 
 tables at the county, district, state and even national fairs 
 for a number of years, having now in his possession a 
 string of premium cards and ribbons over 200 feet long. 
 He was awarded a gold medal at the Louisiana Purchase 
 Exposition at St. Louis in 1904 for the best display of 
 tame grasses and clover grown by an exhibitor, competing 
 against the world. 
 
 Mr. Davis was the only man in Dade County to give 
 the right-of-way to the K. C., Ft. & G. railroad when it 
 was constructed. It crossed 80 acres of his land. As soon 
 as the railroad was built, in 1881, Mr. Davis platted a 
 town and named it Lockwood, in honor of the General 
 Passenger agent of that road. In order to encourage 
 building, he gave lots to all who would erect buildings 
 thereon, and he gave lots and money to every church 
 erected in the city except the German, and they never 
 solicited it. He gave a whole block to the public school 
 and another block to the city for a park. Another act of 
 philanthropy which might be mentioned occurred during 
 the very early days of Lockwood, when there had been 
 a failure of crops and flour was very high. Mr. Davis 
 purchased 40,860 pounds of flour and sold it at cost in 
 order to prevent suffering. Mr. Davis also gave the lot, 
 the water privilege and $50 in cash to the first flouring 
 mill erected in Lockwood. 
 
 Mr. Davis built the first house on the present site 
 of Lockwood and was the town's first postmaster. As a 
 breeder he had wonderful mastery and control over his 
 animals. At one time he exhibited on the streets a pair 
 of Norman stallions hitched and driven to a wagon with- 
 out a halter, lines or bridle. At another time he exhibited 
 a 4-year-old stalion on the streets of another town right 
 in breeding season, with lots of horses on the streets,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 7 
 
 threw the rein over his back and asked the horse to kiss 
 him, which he did, and followed him with his tongue 
 against his face whenever he stopped, paying no attention 
 to other horses. His exhibitions of live stock, fruit and 
 farm products on the streets of Lockwood was the real 
 beginning of the Dade County fair. As a veterinary sur- 
 geon, Mr. Davis exhibited great natural skill, and per- 
 formed many remarkable feats along that line. 
 
 William J. Davis was first married to Sarah A. Kel- 
 Jogg. To this union were born three children: 
 
 (1) Susan, intermarried with Charles Polston, a 
 farmer, for many years a resident in the vicinity of Lock- 
 wood, but now in New Mexico. They have eight children. 
 
 (2) Minnie B., first married to Samuel Hunt. To 
 this marriage was born one son, Lola, who is now a 
 teacher in a government school in Oklahoma. Her second 
 husband, William Rollman, now resides in Iowa. They 
 have one child. 
 
 (3) William Henry, in business in Kansas City, is 
 married and has one child. 
 
 Tn 1892 he was married to Bertha C. Heisey, a native 
 of Pennsylvania, widow of Philip C. Heisey. They have 
 no children. 
 
 Besides being a farmer, gardener, stockman and hor- 
 ticulturist, William J. Davis is also a great hunter and 
 fisherman. It has been his custom for several years to 
 spend his winters on the gulf coast of Florida, where 
 fishing for game fish is a rare sport. Mr. Davis has 
 many rare specimens of forest, field and stream, which 
 he exhibits with delight. He is a man of remarkable 
 physique, being able now, at the age of 82 years, to sit 
 on a chair and place his leg over his shoulders and around 
 his neck, a feat which very few men at any age in life 
 can accomplish. 
 
 Some years ago, when Mr. Davis concluded to sell 
 the "Evergreen Stock Farm" and lead a more retired 
 life, he erected a modern home in Lockwood on an eight- 
 acre tract within the city limits. To his lawn he moved 
 from his farm a large number of evergreen trees, many
 
 8 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of them eight inches in diameter and 30 feet high. So 
 successful was he in this enterprise that in less than two 
 years' time his home had the appearance of having been 
 settled 20 years or more. On this lawn and eight-acre 
 tract Mr. Davis has grown many rare plants, shrubs and 
 curious trees. 
 
 Industry and tenacity of purpose has been the watch- 
 word of Mr. Davis' life. While he has accumulated a 
 large amount of property, mostly the fruit of his own 
 industry, he has also been generous, giving to his children 
 abundantly. He is still active and able to do as much or 
 more work than many men 25 years his junior. 
 
 His wife is a member of the M. E. church, Mr. Davis 
 being a Baptist, but not an attendant. He is the oldest 
 living member of the local Odd Fellow lodge, has filled all 
 the chairs in the subordinate lodge, and also the encamp- 
 ment. He votes the Republican ticket and takes a great 
 Interest in current events. He has traveled extensively, 
 attended many national conventions and expositions, is 
 well posted on many topics, is peculiar in this, that there 
 never was another man just like him, and as long as Dade 
 County history is read, written or talked about, the name 
 of William J. Davis will always find a place upon its 
 pages. 
 
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 LEWIS C. DUNAWAY. 
 
 Lewis C. Dunaway, better known as ''Whig" Dun- 
 away, all-around farmer, and good citizen of Dadeville, 
 Dade County, Missouri, is known to almost every man, 
 woman and child in the county. He is a native son, having 
 been born in Sac Township December 19th, 1846, a son of 
 Lewis T. and Jane (English) Dunaway, both natives of 
 Tennessee, where they were married in Ray County arid 
 emigrated to Dade County, Missouri, in 1835. They set- 
 tled on Sac river and farmed there until 1850, when he 
 sold out and moved to Crisp Prairie, east of Dadeville, 
 and he died near Rolla in 18G1, his wife living for many 
 years after. Lewis T. Dunaway was an outspoken and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 9 
 
 fearless Whig in politics, and it was his reputation along 
 this line that gave Lewis C., his son, and subject of this 
 sketch, the nickname of "Whig," and while everyone 
 knows Whig, very few would know who you meant if you 
 should speak of him as Lewis C. 
 
 Whig Dunaway remained at home, working at farm- 
 ing, until the Civil war broke out, and during the war, 
 up to 1865, when he enlisted in Company E, Fourteenth 
 Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, but only served for seven 
 months, although it wasn't his fault, for the war closed, 
 and friend Whig had to go back to farming, which he did, 
 opening up his operations on 180 acres of good prairie 
 land east of Dadeville. This land was unimproved, and 
 Whig went to work with a will, for it is safe to say that 
 he had visions of a coming of an important event in his 
 life, for he worked as never before nor since. He broke up 
 40 acres of that raw land with steers, fenced it, built a 
 small house, and, you bet, got married. He married Miss 
 Sarah Jane Eector December 20th, 1868, who was a native 
 of Tennessee, born there May 31, 1850, and a daughter of 
 Grigsby Eector and Angeline Butler, his wife, both natives 
 of Tennessee, where they were married and came to Bade 
 County in the year 1852, settling west of Dadeville on 
 160 acres of government land. Mr. Rector was a Con- 
 federate soldier and was killed during the war at Lone 
 Jack, Mo. Whig Dunaway made no mistake in his choice 
 of a wife, for she w r as made of the same high-grade mate- 
 rial as he, so they did not surprise anyone when they 
 began to get to the front at once. They stuck to farming, 
 and made a business of it, stayed at the same good old 
 place for twenty-five years, prospered, and kept buying 
 land until at one time they had 480 acres of as good soil 
 as Dade County affords. In 1889 they decided to move 
 to Dadeville, having sold some of their land and given 
 some to their children. In 1901 they bought 36 acres 
 practically in the town of Dadeville, and remodeled the 
 residence which now is one of the very best in the town. 
 Besides this town property, they also own 120 acres. Mr. 
 and Mrs. Dunaway have raised a fine family. Of their
 
 10 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ten children, eight are living and are a credit to the county 
 and the name of Dunaway. In order of their birth, they 
 are: Amos, born October 25th, 1869, died in infancy; 
 Charlie, May 12, 1871; Anna M., born August 21, 1872, 
 now Mrs. Thad Kirby of North Morgan; Nora J M born 
 May 29, 1875, now Mrs. Charles McNeal of Cedar County; 
 Theron, born April 29, 1878; Lucretia, born January 13th, 
 1881, now Mrs. Roscoe Pyle of Carthage, Mo.; Lucy E., 
 born September 16th, 1883, now Mrs. Orris Landers, and 
 lives east of Dadeville^ Margaret, born February 25th, 
 1886, and now a teacher of Roswell, N. M.; Zola P., born 
 December llth, 1889, now Mrs. Roy Davis of South Mor- 
 gan; Wilford C., born August 22nd, 1892, of Dadeville. 
 Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway have 18 grandchildren. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Dunaway are consistent members of the 
 Church of Christ. Mr. Dunaway is a staunch Republican, 
 and can always be found ready to do his duty to his county 
 and state. A broad-minded man, ever ready with Ms 
 means to further any cause for the betterment of the 
 county, and a man of strict honor, he numbers his friends 
 by the hundreds, and you would have to look a long, long 
 time to find any person who would or could say aught 
 but good of our friend and fellow-citizen, Lewis C. (Whig) 
 Dunawav. 
 
 WILLIAM R. DYE. 
 
 Ex-Judge William R. Dye, a resident of Everton, is 
 one of Dade County's most prominent men. He was born 
 in Monroe County, Missouri, April 23rd, 1854, the son of 
 Edward Dye and Celia Ann Fletcher, his wife. The 
 father was also a native of Monroe County, where his 
 parents were early settlers and where Edward grew to 
 manhood and became a farmer and married, but died in 
 early life; in fact, when William R., his only child, was 
 only three weeks old. Mrs. Dye was a native of Monroe 
 County, where her father, also, was an early settler. 
 Mrs. Dye again married and raised a large family by her 
 second husband, who was B. F. Fugate. The record of
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 11 
 
 this second family is as follows: James is a farmer of 
 Polk County; John is a large ranchman of California; 
 Solomon E. is a farmer of Hickory County; Charles of 
 Oklahoma; Richard is a real estate dealer in Arkansas; 
 Henry lives in Polk Township, Dade County; Albert of 
 Hickory County; Joseph is a farmer living near Elktown, 
 Mo., and Elizabeth, who is now Mrs. T. Martin of Dallas 
 Coimty, Missouri. 
 
 William R. Dye had the usual experiences of the 
 farmer boy. He came to Dade County in 1874 and at- 
 tended school at Dadeville, after which he taught school 
 in this county for fifteen years, and during this time he 
 did some farming. In 1891 he entered the mercantile 
 business at Everton, opening up a general store in a small 
 frame building. He prospered, and later he bought his 
 present two-story brick building and put in a large stock 
 of general merchandise. In 1879 Mr. Dye married Dorothy 
 A. Cowan, who was born near Dadeville September 25th, 
 1860, a daughter of Robert and Margaret Cowan. Robert 
 Cowan was a farmer near Dadeville, and was in the Civil 
 w T ar under Captain Morris as his lieutenant. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Dye have been born six children, as 
 follows: Margaret, born March 8th, 1881, died November 
 8th, 1884; Ella, born January 9th, 1884, is now Mrs. L. C. 
 Snoddy of Ash Grove, and she has one daughter, Anneta; 
 Albert, born March 6th, 1887, is in the store with his 
 father 1 Pearl, born August 10th, 1889, married Charles 
 Moody, a banker of Wentworth, Mo.; Clarence Cowan, 
 born March 8th, 1892, is a telegraph operator; Rosa Gail, 
 born June 12th, 1897, is now attending Drury College at 
 Springfield. 
 
 William R. Dye has been and is very prominent in 
 county affairs. He is a staunch Republican and has served 
 with great credit to himself as judge of the county court. 
 He and his wife are prominent members of the Presbyte- 
 rian church, in which he is an elder. Rev. W. R. Russell 
 is now pastor of their church, and it is a pleasant fact to 
 record that he has been their pastor ever since he per- 
 formed their marriage ceremony in 1879, and it was Rev.
 
 12 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Russell who officiated at the marriage of three of their 
 children. Mr. Dye is a remarkable man, and to say that 
 he has made good in every respect would be stating a 
 strict fact. He has prospered greatly and is today one 
 of our most substantial citizens. Besides mercantile in- 
 terests, he is a large land owner, and is the best and most 
 sought after auctioneer in the county, for at almost every 
 large sale taking place in the county you will see his 
 smiling face and hear his voice. Truly, Mr. Dye is one 
 of our best-known men. He has lived a clean life in 
 every way, and his honest business methods have built up 
 for him a name second to none in this county. A large- 
 hearted man, he is withal a kindly, courteous gentleman, 
 the exact kind of which we need many more within our 
 boundaries. He is now serving as acting mayor of 
 Everton. 
 
 WILLIAM ROBINSON EATON. 
 Deceased. 
 
 It would be impossible to write a history of the busi- 
 ness development of Dade County, and especially our 
 thriving city of Lockwood, and not pay high tribute to 
 the memory of the late William R. Eaton. Although com- 
 ing to us late, considering the very early organization of 
 the county, he brought with him an energy and fine busi- 
 ness training much needed in our commercial life. He 
 was, at once, a decided success, known far and wide for 
 his honest business methods, and made us feel and know 
 that a man in the truest sense of the word had come to be 
 one of us. His stay was altogether too short, and this 
 feeble sketch is as little as we can do to perpetuate the 
 memory of this good man, our lamented brother and fine 
 citizen. 
 
 Mr. Eaton was born in Wisconsin August 16th, 1861, 
 the son of William Tracy and Loverna (Robinson) Eaton. 
 Mr. Eaton Sr. was a merchant of Grand Rapids, Mich., 
 and his son, William R., was reared in that city, having 
 been taken there by his father at the age of 4 years, and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 13 
 
 received the advantage of a good education, having 
 graduated from the Grand Rapids High School and later 
 from one of the leading business colleges of that city. 
 
 Very soon after graduation he entered the employ of 
 a large Chicago business house, for whom he kept books 
 for sometime, and eventually became connected with the 
 Williams Lumber Company of Springfield, Mo. By them 
 he was sent to Lebanon, Mo., to take charge of their large 
 lumber interests there, and it was greatly to his credit that 
 in a serious lumber fight he won out, and was sent to 
 Humansville and later to Golden City making good to a 
 marked degree in both places. Then, in 1888, he cast his 
 Jot in our midst, coming to Lock wood, where, after work- 
 ing for about one year, he bought a one-half interest in 
 a lumber yard. He was not long in acquiring the entire 
 business, and did business under the name of the W. R. 
 Eaton Lumber Co., incorporated, and for over 25 years 
 Mr. Eaton was its sole manager. 
 
 It is to be noted that Mr. Eaton had little capital 
 when he first launched for himself in Lockwood, but by 
 thoroughly honorable business methods and an untiring 
 energy he built up a business that, at the time of his 
 sudden death, May 4th, 1914, he had an investment of 
 $25,000, and had added a large stock of farming imple- 
 ments to his lumber interests. 
 
 Mr. Eaton was twice married, first at the early age 
 of 20 years, and has a daughter, Helen, who is now Mrs. 
 Glenarven Behymer, the wife of one of the leading at- 
 torneys of Los Angeles, Cal., and they have one child, 
 Mary Louise. 
 
 On January 1st, 1900 ; Mr. Eaton married Grace (Hull) 
 Holland, who was born in Clinton, 111., the daughter of 
 Ansel and Elizabeth (Bates) Hull. By her first marriage 
 Mrs. Eaton had one son, Harold Hull Holland, who is 
 now one of our rising young business men, being asso- 
 ciated with his mother in the lumber business. Mr. Hol- 
 land is married to Miss Kittie Lee, formerly of Miller, Mo., 
 and they have one daughter, Dorothy Lee Holland. Mr. 
 and Mrs. William R. Eaton have four children, as follows,
 
 14 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 all of whom are at home with Mrs. Eaton: Ruth Eliza- 
 beth, William Robert, Grace Loverna and Elsie Rebecca. 
 Air. Eaton was an independent voter and took great in- 
 terest in civic affairs, lie was a valuable member of the 
 Presbyterian church and very active in Sunday school 
 work, having served as superintendent for a number of 
 years and was elder in the church for some 12 years. 
 He was an Odd Fellow, K. of P. and Aiodern Woodman. 
 Peace to his memory. 
 
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 MRS. W. R. EATON LUMBER COMPANY OF LOCK- 
 WOOD, MO. 
 
 Mrs. W. R. Eaton, Manager. 
 
 The large lumber interests of the above-named com- 
 pany are the legitimate outcome of the efforts of the late 
 William R. Eaton, extended mention of whom is made in 
 another part of this volume. The business was established 
 by Air. Eaton about 1889. At the time of his untimely 
 and unexpected demise, Airs. W. R. Eaton, his wife, took 
 active and immediate charge of the large business, and 
 to this day, be it said, to her wonderful business ability, 
 she has successfully managed its affairs and greatly added 
 thereto. 
 
 This is the day of business women, it is said, but we 
 of Dade County have few instances, in fact, none, where 
 a business of such magnitude and complications is man- 
 aged entirely by one of the fair sex. 
 
 Airs. Eaton was born in Clinton, 111., had the advan- 
 tage of a good education, has improved her opportunities, 
 and taken life seriously, and the result is that instead of 
 having to dispose of a large, lucrative business on account 
 of the death of its founder, she was well equipped to take 
 the reins and not only keep it alive but to cope with the 
 competition incident and accomplish greater business 
 success. This company is known far and wide for its 
 fair treatment of its customers and the pleasing person- 
 ality of the manager, Airs. Eaton, is making itself felt 
 everywhere.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 15 
 
 Mrs. Eaton can furnish you with anything in the 
 building line, can make your estimates in the most ap- 
 proved and up to date fashion, and sell you a bill of goods 
 that you can rely upon, and do it so pleasantly that you 
 are glad to part with the money. All honor to our one 
 and only business woman of the first rank. Mrs. Eaton 
 is something of a farmer, too, owning and managing con- 
 siderable acreage. In addition to her large business, this 
 finely-educated and courteous lady finds time to devote to 
 her church. She and her family are a credit to our county 
 and city. May she live long and never leave us. We need 
 more like her. 
 
 WILLIAM N. EDGE. 
 
 Is a native of Dade County and was born where he 
 now lives, in South Morgan Township, on the 26th day 
 of December, 1865, a son of Jonathan and Barbara Ann 
 (Cook) Edge. Henry Edge, his grandfather, and wife 
 were natives of Tennessee, were married there, and Jona- 
 than Edge was also born in Tennessee. His grandparents 
 came to Dade County overland, in an ox wagon, bringing 
 a family of children with them. Jonathan Edge was 
 twice married. His first wife was Beckie McClure. She 
 died, leaving seven children, three of whom are still living. 
 They are Mrs. Clate Hargrave of Walnut Grove, Mrs. 
 Steve Gray of Polk County and Mrs. Maggie Baty of Polk 
 County. Of the second family of children, William N. 
 Edge is the oldest. Mary, who is now Mrs. George Clem- 
 mons, lives in the state of Washington. Koxana died at 
 the age of 20 years. Luella, his youngest sister, is now 
 Mrs. L. E. Brown, and also resides in the state of Wash- 
 ington. 
 
 Jonathan Edge took up 160 acres of land in South 
 Morgan Township, which was unimproved, lie broke it 
 up with an ox team, farmed it in a primitive manner, 
 and prospered. He built a frame house out of native wal- 
 nut, dash-sawing the weather-boarding and shingles. It 
 was built at a very early date, and was so substantial
 
 U HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 that William N. Edge still occupies it as his home. Jona- 
 than Edge was a good farmer, a substantial citizen, a 
 Republican in politics, and an active member of the M. E. 
 church, as also was his wife. 
 
 William N. Edge has always lived on the old home- 
 stead. His father in his lifetime divided the land among 
 his children, but by purchase from the other heirs Wil- 
 liam has acquired title to 100 acres, upon which he lives, 
 farms and prospers. The entire 100 acres is in cultiva- 
 tion and well watered. 
 
 Mr, Edge has made considerable improvement in the 
 way of wire fencing and outbuildings, so that now he has 
 a fine farm, well improved. He raises full-blood Hereford 
 cattle. Hi^ herd is headed by a registered bull, "Beau 
 Sentinel." He has six registered cows. He also raises 
 Poland-China hogs and has a fine flock of Shropshire 
 sheep. 
 
 William N. Edge was married on the 3rd day of 
 October, 1886, to Florilla Walker, a native of Ohio, born 
 April 14th, 1866, daughter of James W. Walker. He was 
 an old soldier and lived retired for years. 
 
 W r illiam N. Edge and wife are the parents of six chil- 
 dren, five of whom are living, one dying in infancy. 
 Those living are: 
 
 (1) Sadie, married Tom Glaze, live in Dadeville, 
 and have four children. 
 
 (2) Emma, married William Pyle, and lives in 
 Dadeville. They have six children. 
 
 (3) Earl Edger, married Blanch Cannady, a native 
 of Dade County. He is a business man in Kansas, and 
 they have two children. 
 
 (5) "Willie, married Kib Brame, a farmer of Polk 
 Township. 
 
 (5) Frank is still at home. 
 
 William N. Edge is a Republican, a member of the 
 Township Board, has served on the school board, drives 
 an Overland car, is a booster for good roads, good schools, 
 and is in every way a most desirable citizen of the com- 
 rnunitv.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 17 
 
 JACOB EIRSMAN. 
 
 Was born in the state of Pennsylvania August 25th, 
 1833, son of Christian and Katie (Harsy) Eirsman, of 
 Swiss and German parentage. They settled in Mont- 
 gomery County, Ohio, in 1836, where they farmed until 
 1870, when they came to Audrain County, Missouri. 
 Christian Eirsman died in Missouri at the age of 73 years, 
 and his widow went back to Ohio, where she died at the 
 advanced age of 94 years. 
 
 Jacob Eirsman remained at home until 18 years of 
 age, working on the farm and working out. At the age 
 of 23 he learned the milling trade, and followed that occu- 
 pation until 1882. He followed this occupation in Greene 
 County, Illinois, and in 1882 came to Audrain County, 
 Missouri, where he purchased land and farmed there 
 until coming to Dade County in 1893. His first purchase 
 in Dade County was 37 acres adjoining Greenfield on the 
 southwest. He lived on this place ten years, then moved 
 to Greenfield. He has owned several farms in the county 
 and is now the owner of a fine home in the city of Green- 
 field, also a farm of 189 acres a few miles northwest of 
 the city, well improved, which he gives his personal at- 
 tention. He also owns an improved farm of 130 acres in 
 Greene County, Illinois, and 80 acres in Texas. 
 
 Jacob Eirsman was married on the 27th day of Octo- 
 ber, 1859, to Rachel Crummell, born July 4th, 1839, in 
 Ohio. She died in Illinois February 16th, 1906, leaving 
 two living children, one of whom has since died. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Elirsman were the parents of three 
 children: 
 
 (1) Katie, born August 20th, 1860, married M. E. 
 McMahan of Illinois, where they now live. Mr. McMahan 
 is a prominent citizen of Greene County, Illinois, a Justice 
 of the Peace and a successful business man. 
 
 (2) Mary Frances, born in 1870 and died in 1875. 
 
 (3) Victor Lee, born August 9th, 1879, died May 
 6th, 1908. He married Bessie Finley, daughter of Albert 
 Finley, and left three children, Katharine Marie, Tom
 
 18 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Crummell and Alberta Lee. Mr. Eirsman makes his home 
 with Bessie Eirsman and family in Greenfield. He is a 
 member of the Baptist church and was made an Odd 
 Fellow in 1857. 
 
 Although 84 years of age, Mr. Eirsman is as active 
 as many men 20 years his junior. He personally con- 
 ducts his farming and stock raising operations on his 
 farm, is able to do a good day's work 1 at manual labor 
 and his memory is as sound as his physical body. His 
 garden, the product of his own labor, has for many years 
 been the pride and envy of all his neighbors. During 
 the summer months the rising sun finds Mr. Eirsman 
 busy with the hoe or other implement of industry, and 
 in the winter months he is not idle. 
 
 DAVID F. EDMONSON. 
 
 Born in Greene County, Missouri, in Walnut Grove, 
 April 2nd, 1859, son of Stephen A and Louisa (Looney) 
 Edmonson. Stephen A. Edmonson was born in 1833 and 
 died December 23rd, 1906. Louisa Edmonson was born 
 in 1834 and now resides at Walnut Grove, in compara- 
 tively good health. 
 
 David F. Edmonson received his education in the 
 common schools of the community and entered the teach- 
 ers' profession at the age of 21 years. He taught one 
 term of school before his marriage, and six terms after- 
 wards in Polk and Dade counties. He was married No- 
 vember 16th, 1881 to Miss Ophelia G. Cantrel], who was 
 born February 20th, 1863, daughter of Elcanah and Pru- 
 dilla (Speight) Cantrell. The Cantrells and the Speights 
 were pioneer families of Dade County. To this union were 
 born six children : 
 
 (1) Jesse, born January llth, 1886, married Fay 
 Carlock, January llth- 1906. 
 
 (2) Alice, born December 22nd, 1888, married Gor- 
 don Dodd, and lives in Springfield. 
 
 (3) Alfred Ray, born August 18th, 1890, married
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 19 
 
 Elva Hargraves October 15th, 1913, lives in Polk County, 
 and is a school teacher by profession. 
 
 (3) Madge, born September 20th, 1894, is a school 
 teacher, now attending business college in Springfield. 
 
 (5) Allen B., born October llth, 1897, is now attend- 
 ing High School at Walnut Grove. 
 
 (6) Mildred L., born January 8th, 1901, is now in 
 High School at Walnut Grove. 
 
 The mother of these children died May 21st, 1911. 
 
 On the 25th day of December, 1912, David F. Edmon- 
 son was married to Mrs. Hattie M. (Matthews) Cunning- 
 ham, widow of H. Albert Cunningham, a native of Dade 
 County. She was the mother of three children prior to 
 her marriage to Mr. Edmonson: 
 
 (1) Mabel L., born July 3rd, 1887, married Emery 
 Clements, a merchant, who is now employed as general 
 manager of the Kresge 5-and-10-cent store in Milwaukee, 
 Wis. They have one child, Emery Richard Jr. 
 
 (2) Iva M., born November 8th, 1890, lives in Mil- 
 waukee. 
 
 (3) Laclede, born March 5th, 1893, married Imogene 
 Brown, a Kansas City girl, and they live in Colorado and 
 have one son, Henry Albert Cunningham. 
 
 Mr. Edmonson farmed on rented land for a number 
 of years, teaching school in the meantime, saved his 
 money, and in 1891 he bought the old Bill Crawford farm 
 of 200 acres, mostly on time. In a few years he paid off 
 the mortgage cleared out the timber, fenced and cross- 
 fenced, and improved the dwelling, so that now it is a 
 fine seven-room house, with two halls, toilet and bath. 
 The house is modern in every respect, including a sewage 
 system. He has a splendid well, drilled 200 feet, and 
 water raises within four feet of top of ground. This is 
 practically an artesian well, with cold, soft water. He 
 utilizes a gasoline engine for pumping purposes, has pres- 
 sure tank in cellar with connections for irrigating lawn 
 and garden. He also uses a windmill in connection with 
 the farm watering system. The farm improvements in- 
 clude two large, modern barns.
 
 20 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Mr. Edmonson makes a specialty of raising high- 
 class cattle, horses and mules, and he is an enthusiastic 
 exhibitor of prize-winning stock at the various county and 
 district fairs. Some of his mules, especially, have brought 
 record-breaking prices. He usually feeds many hogs for 
 the market. Mr. Edmonson has a 40-acre field of alfalfa, 
 which has flourished beyond his most ardent expectations. 
 In short, Mr. Edmonson has a model stock and grain 
 farm, highly improved, rich soil, well watered, conven- 
 iently located, and one of which he is justly proud. 
 
 Mr. Edmonson is a Baptist, while Mrs. Edmonson is a 
 member of the Christian church. He is a Democrat in 
 politics and a stickler for good roads. He has always 
 taken a prominent part in school matters and has served 
 on the school board for many years. 
 
 Perhaps, if one should search for the key to Mr. Ed- 
 monson 's success in life, he would finde it in this: That he 
 puts his whole life and soul into his work, declaring that 
 whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well. He is 
 not satisfied with anything short of the very best. When 
 he works it is for the purpose of accomplishing a well- 
 defined purpose, and there is no let-up until the object 
 of his labor is accomplished. 
 
 MRS MATILDA (LACK) EVANS. 
 
 Before Dade County was known, at the time when this 
 district was known as Barry County, John and Sarah 
 (Hasten) Lack moved from Virginia to Dade County and 
 bought a claim. This was in the year 1839, 77 years ago. 
 At this time there were but few settlers in all this region 
 of country. They came to Boonville by water and from 
 there to Dade County overland, the primitive way. 
 
 "Aunt Tilly" was 7 years old at the time her parents 
 moved to this county, she being the third in birth of a 
 family of 11 children, having been born in Virginia April 
 23rd, 1832. The elder Lacks began to farm soon after 
 they purchased a claim in Lockwood-Greenfield district,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 21 
 
 and by careful management and sagacious living, there 
 were added to that Lack homestead 800 acres of land, 
 known to this day as the Lack Settlement, and much of it 
 is still owned by his heirs. "Aunt Tilly" was born in 
 Virginia, the mother of presidents. From her parents she 
 inherited an ambitious spirit and a strong determination 
 to win in every life attempt. Soon after her Dade County 
 citizenship began she determined to gain the best educa- 
 tion possible, therefore her parents provided for her the 
 best opportunity possible. Her early girl life is closely 
 linked with the school history of the county, so much so 
 that it is difficult to mention the early school history of 
 Greenfield without mentioning her name. All the oldest 
 settlers delight to talk about the school interests in those 
 days, and none of them fail to mention "Aunt Tilly." 
 According to the memory of the oldest inhabitants, it 
 was a very difficult matter for members of her class to 
 keep pace with her in her studies. She has always pos- 
 sessed a splendid memory. While other students were 
 fretting over hard problems, she would solve them and 
 have plenty of time for recreation and amusement. Her 
 bright, witty brain always afforded pleasure for her com- 
 panions and her knowledge of matters and various prob- 
 lems gave her a wide circle of friends. 
 
 When true character clothes the life there is nothing 
 that can foil its purpose. Determination to win is a great 
 asset. After a time, when, becoming a young woman, 
 school days became more interesting to "Aunt Tilly," 
 because of the fact that her life dream was about to come 
 true she should become a master of a school room and 
 lead others in the paths of education. In 1866 she began 
 teaching, and she kept on teaching a few years after she 
 and Mr. Evans were married. She taught at the famous 
 Honey Creek school house over in Pennsylvania Prairie., 
 the school that has one of the richest histories it is pos- 
 sible to find, and which is treated in another chapter. She 
 also taught near Arcola, as well as in Center Township. 
 Many of the tow-headed boys and girls of age remember 
 her well as their teacher and friend. At this time Green-
 
 22 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 field was in her swaddling garments, and the old log school 
 house served the purpose of church functions, as well 
 as school. Helm Wetzel, Samuel Weir and other well- 
 known citizens were her schoolmates. One school house 
 then stood in the vicinity of the Edward Shaw garage, 
 and another stood in the neighborhood of the Dr. Bailey 
 home, now the property of Mrs. Dr. Martin. Another 
 chapter will give full account of the early school houses. 
 
 The lilies of the valley give no sweeter charm than a 
 white-headed old couple on their march to the eternal 
 sea. Both fitness and worth surely mark the characters 
 of "Uncle George" and "Aunt Tilly." They bear a 
 charm in age that wins the admiration of the student, 
 the common day man, the man in business, or the man of 
 leisure. Their heads are white-capped with the snows of 
 many winters, yet their hearts are warmed by the return- 
 ing of spring time and early summer sunrays of hope, 
 confidence and trust. When they depart an entire county 
 will mourn. 
 
 Mrs. Virginia Pearson and Alexander Lack of Lock- 
 wood are sister and brother to "Aunt Tilly," and John 
 Lack of Center Township is also a brother. The history 
 of the Lack family is too important to omit from the his- 
 tory of our county and people. 
 
 SAMUEL FARMER. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, near Seybert, 
 November 4th, 1867, son of Solomon and Elizabeth (Cox) 
 Farmer, both natives of Tennessee, and married there. 
 They came to Dade County in the early 50 's and settled 
 near Seybert Here they farmed for many years, raising 
 a family of 9 children, Samuel being next to the youngest. 
 Four of these children are still living. One brother, 
 William, lives in Oklahoma; one sister, Sarah, is now Mrs. 
 John Ilarlow of Louisiana, and one sister, Evaline, is 
 now Mrs. James Morris, and lives in Aurora. 
 
 Samuel Farmer was 13 years of age when his father 
 died, and from then on he fought his own wav in the
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 23 
 
 world. He worked out at anything and everything he 
 could find to do for seven years, then entered the mill- 
 ing business at Seybert. At this time the Seybert mill 
 was owned by J. F. Johnson, and he remained in this 
 employment for 27 years, working with Mr. Johnson, 
 Mr. C. W. Montgomery, and later with Arkley Frieze. 
 He became an expert miller, and in 1914 purchased the 
 Hulston mill from the Nixon estate. On acquiring this 
 property, he refitted and remodeled the same, giving it 
 a capacity of 25 barrels per day, with a saw mill in 
 connection. It is now in first class condition, equipped 
 with a 24-horsepower engine, driven by a 30-horsepower 
 boiler, and it is only possible to estimate the extent of 
 the waterpower which, with a fail 1 head of water, his tur- 
 bine wheels would easily develop 100-horsepower or more. 
 He has made a specialty of manufacturing Red Seal first- 
 grade and Purity, a second-grade, flour, brands which are 
 known all over the country for their excellence. He also 
 buys all kinds of grain and produce. 
 
 In addition to his mercantile business, Mr. Farmer 
 also does custom grinding, which is a great accommoda- 
 tion to the surrounding community. There are 11 acres 
 of land belonging to this mill site, and the entire plant 
 represents an investment of $5,000. Mr. Farmers' dwell- 
 ing is located on this 11-acre tract. 
 
 Mr. Farmer was married on the 2nd day of Septem- 
 ber, 1888, to Miss Lake Pyle, a daughter of Carter and 
 Sarah (Grant) Pyle, whose history will appear in a more 
 extended form in another part of this volume. 
 
 To this union were born 11 children: Howard M., 
 Sarah E., Mary, Mabel, Blossom, Nona, Eula, Frieda, 
 Archie, Carter and Hazel. Three are married. Howard 
 married Anna Woody. They have one child. Sarah E. 
 married Dennis Jennings, and lives near Seybert. They 
 have two children. Mary married Ira H. Hall, Sheriff of 
 Dade County. They have one child. 
 
 Mr. Farmer is a Republican. He and his wife are 
 each members of the Christian church, and he has been 
 an Elder for some years. Mr. Farmer is a type of those
 
 24 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 industrious men who are self-made. Notwithstanding the 
 handicap of poverty in his early days and the burden of 
 raising a large family, he has faced the struggle cheer- 
 fully, and has succeeded. 
 
 WILLIAM LEE FERGUSON. 
 
 One of the prominent financiers and business men 
 of Bade County \vas born September 18th, 1870, in Lafay- 
 ette County, Missouri, son of Richard and Mary J. 
 (McLay) Ferguson. His father was born in Kentucky 
 February 17th, 1839, while his mother was born in Indiana 
 August 27th, 1840. His father died during the year 1906, 
 while his mother had departed this life in 1876. 
 
 Richard Ferguson was of Scotch-Irish parentage, 
 being a son of John Henry Ferguson, who was born in 
 England. He was a farmer by occupation and came to 
 Missouri in 1860 and located in Lafayette County, where 
 for a number of years he enjoyed a fair measure of suc- 
 cess. He afterward purchased a farm and moved to John- 
 son County, where he spent the remainder of his days. 
 During the Civil war he aligned himself with the Con- 
 federate cause, and part of his military service was as a 
 private in a division commanded by General Price. He 
 was a Democrat in politics and early in life united with 
 the Christian church. 
 
 Mary J. Ferguson was also of Scotch-Irish parentage, 
 and came to Lafayette County in a very early day. Both 
 Mr. and Mrs Ferguson are buried in Lafayette County, 
 at the Mt. Tabor cemetery. She was a member of the 
 Christian church. Five children were born of this mar- 
 riage: 
 
 (1) John Chapman, born in Lafayette County June 
 10th, 1863, died December 21st, 1913.' 
 
 (2) Jennie L., born in Kentucky May 31st, 1865, 
 married J. S. Gilliland, a farmer, living at Holden, Mo. 
 
 (3) James Walter, born in Kentucky October 27th, 
 1867, died March 28th, 1886. 
 
 (4) William Lee, the subject of this sketch.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 25 
 
 (5) Sallie G., born in Lafayette County May 17th, 
 1873, married W. 1). Utt, a fanner, living near Holden, Mo. 
 
 A very interesting relic, now in the possession of Wil- 
 liam L. Ferguson, is a very ancient book, considerably 
 more than 100 years old. It is a small account book, 
 originally intended for " Tides men to keep their accounts 
 of delivery of goods from on shipboard." It was evi- 
 dently owned awd used by Ralph Gorrell during the 18th 
 century as a Tidesman's record, but was afterwards trans- 
 formed into a family record. The original cash entries 
 were in pounds, shillings and pence, and seemed to be 
 for "indigo." The first entry of a birth record reads: 
 "Ralph G. Maxwell, born October 23rd, 1803." Then 
 follows the names and dates of births and deaths, with 
 the notation that they were born in Ireland. Adison C. 
 DeLay was born July 24th, 1809, in France. These were 
 great-grandparents of William L. Ferguson on his moth- 
 er's side. The book has every appearance of extreme old 
 age, being bound in sheepskin, the pages being yellow with 
 age. The entry on the last page in the book is of special 
 interest: "February 1st, 1801, Robert Gorrell, Dr. to 
 David Gorrell, to cash lent you, 6 pounds, 10 shillings. 
 North Carolina currency." 
 
 William L. Ferguson was raised on a farm, attended 
 the country schools, after which he took a course at the 
 State Normal at Warrensburg. He then taught for two 
 years in the country schools, and afterwards was principal 
 of the schools in Holden, Mo., for three years, and was 
 also principal of the schools at Hallsville, in Boone 
 County, for three years. He came from Holden to South 
 Greenfield in May, 1904, and engaged in the general mer- 
 chandise business with J. L. Gilliland. After one and a 
 half years he became interested in, and, with others, organ- 
 ized the Farmers' State Bank at South Greenfield, and 
 later became its cashier, which position he still holds. 
 
 Mr. Ferguson was married in Greenfield, Mo., Decem- 
 ber 22nd, 1901, to May Boisseau, daughter of C. D. and 
 Sythia Jane (Gilliland) Boisseau, her father being one of 
 the influential citizens of Dade County, having been a
 
 26 
 
 member of the state legislature from Dade County for 
 two terms and prominent in Republican politics. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson are the parents of one child, 
 Lucy Lee, born August 6th, 1906. Mr. Ferguson is a 
 member of the Christian church, while Mrs. Ferguson 
 holds membership in the Presbyterian church at Green- 
 field. He is an Odd Fellow, a M. W. A., a Democrat in 
 politics, and, while not an office-seeker, he has held many 
 positions of honor and trust in his community. He has 
 been Trustee and Treasurer of Washington Township 
 since its organization, was one of the prime movers in the 
 establishment of the village school at South Greenfield, 
 was active in the erection of the school building, has 
 served many years on the school board, both as director 
 and treasurer, which position he now holds, and is treas- 
 urer of the city of South Greenfield and of the I. 0. 0. F. 
 lodge of that place. 
 
 Mr. Ferguson has been one of the leading spirits in 
 the good-roads movement in Dade County, and as a mem- 
 ber of the Washington Township organization, and also 
 as president of the Good-Roads Committee of that town- 
 ship he worked incessantly for the best interests of the 
 township in the matter of voting bonds for the construc- 
 tion of 17 miles of rock road in his township, and it was 
 largely due to his executive ability in the matter of ex- 
 penditures that the township was able to build such 
 good roads.. 
 
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 THOMAS RANDOLPH FINLEY. 
 
 Was born in the Territory of Arkansas in 1819 upon 
 a farm, and received only a common school education. 
 He emigrated with his family to Kentucky, where he 
 remained two or three years, and then came to Dade 
 County in 1849 and located on what is now Pilgrim Town- 
 ship, where he bought and entered land. Here he raised 
 his family and accumulated property until his real estate 
 holdings amounted to 180 acres. He was a member of 
 the Home Guards during the Civil war, and a member of 
 the Baptist church, but later became a member of the
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 27 
 
 Christian church. In politics he was a Democrat. He 
 was a great reader and very conversant with the bible, 
 and engaged in many biblical discussions. 
 
 He was married to Mary E. Bandy in Arkansas. She 
 was a member of the Christian church. To this union 
 were born four children, three of whom are living: 
 
 (1) Milton L., a carpenter, now living in Colorado. 
 
 (2) Louisa A., married John M. Shelton. 
 
 (3) Delia F., married Robert J. West, and resides 
 near Roberts, Ark. 
 
 Louisa A. Finley was married to John M. Shelton 
 November 10th, 1871. He was a son of John D. and Ada- 
 line (Brown) Shelton. He was born in Tennessee Au- 
 gust 1st, 1847. The family lived in Lawrence County, 
 Missouri, in an early day, and John M. came to Dade 
 County in the 70 's, and located near Pilgrim and taught 
 school seven years. He farmed the Finley homestead 
 and died there Marh 14th, 1891. He was a successful 
 farmer, a member of the Baptist church, belonged to the 
 I. 0. 0. F. and was a Democrat in politics. 
 
 He enlisted in Company E, Forty-sixth Regiment, 
 Missouri Infantry Volunteers, and served six months, until 
 the close of the war. He was but 18 years of age when 
 he enlisted. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Shelton were the parents of three 
 children: 
 
 (1) Stella, born on the Finley homestead February 
 17th, 1873, was educated in the home schools and at 
 Ozark College in Greenfield. Married Albert Daigh 
 October 24th, 1893, son of Thomas J. and Mary J. (Willis) 
 Daigh, one of the pioneer families of Dade County, Richard 
 Willis having settled early in South Township. Albert 
 and Stella Daigh are the parents of one child, Offner V., 
 born June 24th, 1894. His parents reside on a farm in 
 South Township, while Offner is engaged in farming, and 
 also in automobiles. 
 
 (2) Luella, born on the Finley homestead October 
 15th, 1874, married Dr. W. R. Riley of Everton, where 
 she now resides.
 
 28 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (3) Douglas Jones, born on the Finley homestead 
 December 1st, 1883, and is now farming the Finley home- 
 stead. He married Myrtle Dickinson, and they have 
 three children, Thomas Randolph, Miriam Lecelia and 
 James Dickinson. 
 
 Mrs. Shelton is a member of the Christian church. 
 She moved to Everton in 1906, and is now living a retired 
 life in that citv. 
 
 ANDREW JACKSON FRIAR. 
 
 It would be impossible to write a complete history of 
 Dade County without the name, "Friar," standing out 
 prominently upon almost every page. The subject of 
 this sketch is a man who is properly styled as being 
 "indigenous to the soil," having spent his entire life upon 
 the old homestead which his grandfather settled in 
 the 30 's. 
 
 Andrew Jackson Friar was born in Dade County, Mis- 
 souri, on the 25th day of February, 1863, a son of William 
 and Lucy (Hudspeth) Friar, who were natives of Gilford 
 County, North Carolina. William came to Dade County 
 at the age of 18 years with his father, also named William 
 Friar, in the 30 's. They came overland with ox teams, and 
 settled upon the farm where Mr. Friar now lives, his 
 grandfather taking up about 400 acres of choice land 
 along Turnback creek, much of which was splendid bottom 
 land. On this farm his grandfather and grandmother 
 lived, served, sacrificed and died. They raised a family 
 of eight children, all of whom are dead except Susan 
 Preston, widow of Isaac Preston (deceased), who is still 
 active even at the extreme age of 84 years. 
 
 William Friar, the father of Andrew J. Friar, was 
 married in Dade County, Missouri, to Lucy Hudspeth, 
 daughter of Andrew Hudspeth, once sheriff of the county. 
 William stayed with the old home place, and after the 
 death of his father bought out the other heirs and made 
 the place of his choice his permanent home.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 29 
 
 In the exciting days of 1849 William contracted the 
 "gold fever," and, like the Argonauts of old, he set sail 
 in a Prairie Schooner to the golden fields of California, 
 and after a period of some years returned home with a 
 goodly supply of the yellow metal. William Friar was 
 the father of seven children, Andrew J. being the third 
 son. Thad and Robert died in Dade County years ago. 
 William lives in Dade County. Nannie, now Mrs. Judson 
 Adamson lives in Lawrence County. Susan died when 2 
 years of age, and Lula died at the age of 5 years. 
 
 William Friar was a Democrat, served during the 
 Civel war in the Home Guards under Colonel Bailey, and 
 is buried at the Shiloh cemetery. He owned 240 acres 
 of land at the time of his death, was a good man, a suc- 
 cessful farmer, took great delight in live stock, was an 
 upright Christian gentleman, a member of the M. E. 
 church (South), and died as he lived, honored and re- 
 spected by the people who knew him best. 
 
 Andrew J. Friar has always lived upon the original 
 Friar homestead. At his mother's death, in connection 
 with his brother, he purchased the interest of the remain- 
 ing heirs, and divided the farm so that he acquired 160 
 acres, including the dwelling house built by his father 
 in 1876. His entire life has been spent upon the farm, and 
 contentment is his priceless heritage. Since purchasing 
 the farm he has erected a large barn, added to the comfort 
 and convenience of the dwelling, and made other valuable 
 improvements in order to more successfully carry on his 
 farming and live stock enterprises. 
 
 On the 7th day of May, 1893, he married Mollie 
 Ruark, a native of Lawrence County, who was born July 
 10th, 1873, a daughter of Joshua Wheeler Ruark and 
 Selina (Sutton) Ruark, the former being a native of 
 Indiana and the latter of Newton County, Missouri. Mr. 
 and Mrs. Ruark were married in Newton County, Mis- 
 souri. Joshua Wheeler Ruark died in Lawrence county 
 June 6th, 1902, at his farm, where he had resided 
 36 years, and his funeral was attended by practically
 
 _30 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 every citizen in the community. His remains were buried 
 in the Sychamore cemetery of that neighborhood. 
 
 Joshua \V. Ruark was 6 years old when he first came 
 to Dade County. At the breaking out of the Civil war 
 he enlisted in the Federal army and served over three 
 years in Company L, Eighth Missouri State Militia. He 
 was captured twice and barely escaped being shot while 
 in the hands of "Bushwhackers." At one time he and a 
 companion were in swimming, when his companion was 
 shot, and Mr. Ruark barely escaped a like fate. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Ruark were the parents of six children: 
 
 (1) Theodosia, married William Friar, brother of 
 Andrew J. Friar. 
 
 (2) Belle, now Mrs. James McPherson of Lawrence 
 County. 
 
 (3) Walter, a resident of Lawrence County. 
 
 (4) Mollie, wife of Andrew J. Friar of Dade County, 
 Missouri. 
 
 (5) Ely, a resident of Lawrence County, 
 
 (6) Luther, living at Miller, Lawrence County. 
 Andrew J. Friar and wife have a family of five 
 
 children : 
 
 (1) Wana, born March 25th, 1894, married McKinley 
 Terrell, a farmer of Lawrence County, Missouri. They 
 have one child, Loreva, born September 17th, 1915. 
 
 (2) Freddie, born September 13th, 1895, married 
 Earl Meek of Dade County, a farmer living near Emmett. 
 They have one child, Willard, born February 29th, 1916. 
 
 (3) Joshua, born October 5th, 1897. 
 
 (4) Lelah, born November 12th, 1901. 
 
 (5) Vonscl, born February 12th, 1911. 
 
 Mr. Friar's farm is well adapted to stock raising, 
 being well watered by Turnback creek, and produces 
 bluegrass in abundance. He makes a specialty of Short- 
 horn cattle and Shropshire sheep, and annually raises a 
 large number of hogs. A gasoline engine is utilized in 
 pumping water, washing and operating other farm ma- 
 chinery.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 31 
 
 Mr. Friar and wife are members of the M. E. church 
 (South), in which organization he is a Trustee, and both 
 are much interested in the various enterprises of the 
 church. He is a Democrat in politics, a member of the 
 Township Board and for two years served as Justice of 
 the Peace. Fraternally Mr. Friar holds membership in 
 the A. F. & A. M. and the W. 0. W. at Everton. 
 
 Tireless industry, unflinching honesty and sterling 
 integrity are the characteristics which have marked the 
 life of Mr. Friar, and contributed to its unmeasured suc- 
 cess. He is one of the landmarks socially, morally and 
 financially in the community in which he lives. 
 
 WILLIAM FRIAR. 
 
 In recounting the early history of the Friar family, 
 their geneology, early settlement and achievements, the 
 attention of the reader is called to the extended state- 
 ment given in the history of Andrew Jackson Friar, found 
 under the proper caption in this volume. 
 
 William Friar, the subject of this sketch, was born on 
 the Friar homestead in South Township on the waters of 
 Turnback May 20th, 1865. His early life was spent on 
 the farm, working for and with his father. He was edu- 
 cated in the public schools of the county, and on May 
 26th, 1889, lie was married to Tlieodosia Ruark, a Law- 
 ranee County girl, who was born on the 25th day of 
 July, 1866. Her father, Joshua Wheeler Rurak, was one 
 of the most prominent citizens of Lawrence County. 
 There were six children born of this union, viz: 
 
 (1) Joshua Floyd, born May flth, 1890. Married 
 to Alice Terrel November 9th, 1913. Alice was born in 
 Lawrence County. Two children were born of this mar- 
 riage, Orris, born October 23rd, 1914, and Harland Theo- 
 dore, born October 8th, 1916. 
 
 (2) Susan, born August 28th, 1891. Married Au- 
 gust 17th, 1913, to Marion Loyd Irby. 
 
 (3) Elsa, born Xocember 13th, 1893. 
 
 (4) Willie, born August 24th, 1896. 
 
 (5) Mollie, born January 31st, 1898.
 
 32 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (6) Nannie, born January 21st, 1900. 
 
 In the year of 1890 William Frair bought 80 acres 
 of land from George Lieuallen, which was little improved, 
 and upon which was a small house. In 1910 he erected a 
 nice frame dwelling and other outbuildings. 
 
 At his mother's death he purchased an additional 80 
 acres of No. 1 land in Turnback bottom, which he has 
 since highly improved. In company with his brother, he 
 is the owner of a registered jack named "Thunder," im- 
 ported from Tennessee, and is engaged in breeding and 
 raising mules for the market. His farm is well stocked 
 with cattle, hogs and sheep, having a splendid flock of 
 Shropshires, headed by a registered buck. Turnback 
 creek furnishes a never-failing supply of stock water, 
 which is materially augmented with wells and a windmill. 
 
 In politics he is a Democrat, and his official life has 
 been confined to serving two years upon the district school 
 board. Air. Friar's ambition in life has been directed 
 toward the establishment of a comfortable farm home, sur- 
 rounding himself with the comforts and conveniences 
 suitable to his station in life, cultivating the spirit of con- 
 tentment and enjoying the benefits which come to one who 
 is willing to devote his time and talents to the accom- 
 plishment of a well-defined purpose. "By their fruits 
 ye shall know them," and by this standard Mr. Friar is 
 willing to be judged. 
 
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 ROBERT LEE FRIAR. 
 
 Born in Dado County, Missouri, July llth, .1860, a 
 son of William and Lucy (Hudspeth) Friar, While in 
 the very prime of life, the Death Angel called, and he 
 answered the summons. His demise occurred on the 25th 
 day of February, 1S<K>, lie being a little less than 33 years 
 of age. He was a farmer by occupation, a Democrat in 
 politics, but neither an office-holder nor an office-seeker, 
 devoting his entire time and energy to his chosen calling, 
 hi addition to fanning, he handled considerable live stock. 
 He was a man of integrity and high ideals, being a mem- 
 ber of the M. E. church (South) at the time of his death.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 33 
 
 He was married on the 20th day of October, 1881, to 
 Arthusa Ann Burton, who was born in Lawrence County 
 August 21st, 1861, a daughter of Milo Burton and Mary 
 (Hood) Burton, whose biographies are given at length 
 under proper caption in this volume. To this union were 
 born five children : 
 
 (1) James Burton, born October 30th, 1882, married 
 Florence Pilkington, and lives in Everton. They have one 
 child, Howard Burton Friar. 
 
 (2) William Alexander, born October 31st, 1885, 
 married Bytha Mallory, and lives on the homestead with 
 his mother. 
 
 (3 Robert E. Lee, born March 4th, 1888, married 
 Tressie Irby, and lives on the home place. They have 
 one child, Velma Lee. 
 
 (4) Effie L., born March 13th, 1890. 
 
 (5) John D., born May 27th, 1892, died January 
 13th, 1894. 
 
 At the time of his death Mr. Friar was the owner 
 of 292Xo acres of land in Dade County. Just at the time 
 when his family needed him the most Mr. Friar was 
 called home, but his faithful wife, with a heroism born 
 of necessity, took upon herself the burden of managing 
 their large farm, the care of the children and the mainte- 
 nance of the home. 
 
 In this unequal struggle against adversity, she was 
 ably assisted by her brother, Walker Burton, who made 
 his home with her for seven years, and materially assisted 
 her in cultivating the farm and supporting the children. 
 The children, too, as they grew older, became a source of 
 aid and comfort, so that in 1907 they were enabled to 
 build a large barn, and in 1911, a splendid farm residence. 
 
 The farm is a productive one and supplied with water 
 from everlasting springs. Upon its splendid pastures a 
 number of mules, a herd of grade Whiteface cattle and 
 thrifty Poland-China hogs find ample feeding grounds. 
 
 Following in the footsteps of their father, the boys 
 are all Democrats. Notwithstanding the circumstances 
 which demanded the help of the children in the home, Mrs.
 
 3^ HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Friar has been able to give each of her children a fair 
 chance for a good common school education, and she has 
 borne the affliction of an All-Wise Providence with a 
 fortitude which is commendable to a degree worthy of 
 emulation. 
 
 ARKLEY FRIEZE. 
 
 The Frieze family is of German descent coming to 
 America during the 18th century and locating in North 
 Carolina. Later they crossed over the mountains and 
 located in East Tennessee where we find two brothers, 
 Jacob and David who married sisters by the name of 
 Milburn. Jacob Frieze came to Missouri in 1830 and set- 
 tled i 1 ' what was then Polk County. David moved to 
 Middle Tennesse, where he raised two sons. The oldest, 
 John Wilkerson Frieze was born August 10th, 1821 and 
 the younger, Crawford Frieze remained in Tennesse while 
 John came to Missouri. Crawford Frieze was a Colonel in 
 the Confederate army and John served three years in the 
 Union army. 
 
 John \V. Frieze was married in 1840 to Ann Pathiah 
 Mills. To this union were born a family of eight children: 
 
 (1) J. E. Frieze of Cedar County. 
 
 (2) J. A. Frieze, now deceased. 
 
 (3) Ark ley Frieze of Seybert, Mo. 
 
 (4) Sarah E., now Mrs. Melcher. 
 
 (5) Saline, was Mrs. Chancy (now deceased). 
 (G) Kichard Denton, now deceased. 
 
 (7) Margaret Malinda. now Mrs. Wellington Depree 
 of Bona, Mo. 
 
 (8) Idelia, was Mrs. Webb (now deceased). 
 During the year 1>S~J() John W. Frieze came with his 
 
 family to Dade County from Tennessee in ox wagons. They 
 came to Dr. Bender's near Dadcvillc, an old neighbor and 
 friend of the family in Tennessee where they stayed one 
 year. He then moved over on Sons Creek and remained 
 there one year but was so dissatisfied with the country 
 that he loaded up his things and started back to Tennes-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 35 
 
 see. He got as far as Lawson Hembree's, near Dadeville, 
 where he was persuaded to remain in Missouri. 
 
 At the breaking out of the civil war he enlisted in 
 the 8th Missouri state militia under Captain Kirby 
 and served three years. He participated in the campaigns 
 against the raids of Coffey and Price. He died July 10th, 
 1881. 
 
 Arkley Frieze was born in Overton County, Tenn., 
 May 26, 1845 and came with his father to Dade county 
 when he was eleven years of age. He worked with Joel T. 
 Hembree in running a saw mill and he helped to saw the 
 lumber in the Dade County Court House. Also in many 
 other buildings in Greenfield. After that he worked four 
 years in the Dadeville flouring mill with Mr. Ingraham. 
 
 On the 19th day of March, 1873 he was married to 
 Delitlia Armildia McPeak and moved on to a farm north- 
 east of where Bona is now located. Since then he has 
 been engaged in general farming, stock raising, trading in 
 lands and in 1903 he purchased the flouring mill at Sey- 
 bert, and the farm adjacent thereto, erected him a splendid 
 new farm dwelling where he now resides. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Frieze are the parents of six children 
 
 (1) Edwin, born February 18th, 1874, a lawyer in 
 the city of Greenfield, but extensively engaged in farming, 
 stock raising, shipping and mining. 
 
 (2) John Harmon, born April 5th, 1877, a large 
 farmer and extensively engaged in raising and shipping 
 cattle, horses, hogs and mules. He lives in the north- 
 eastern part of the county. 
 
 (3) Everett, born August 18th, 1879, a lawyer on the 
 Pacific coast, formerly represented Dade County in the 
 Missouri legislature. 
 
 (4) Vernon, born February 28, 1882, a lawyer and 
 extensive farmer and stock dealer of Dade County. 
 
 (5) Bessie, born September llth, 1884, one of the 
 brightest students that ever attended the Greenfield High 
 School, graduated from that institution in the class of 
 1904; she since has taken post graduate courses in the 
 following state institution, Missouri University. She is
 
 36 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 easily one of the best educated young women in South- 
 west Missouri. 
 
 (6) Theodore, born June 6th, 1893, also a graduate 
 of the Greenfield High School, a splendid student and a 
 promising young man. 
 
 While Mr. Frieze himself had only the benefit of a 
 common school education he has made a specialty of giv- 
 ing his children the benefit of higher education and has 
 contributed largely of his means in giving each of them a 
 fair start in life both in money and in land. Mr, Frieze 
 is however a man of large native ability, being able to 
 give the tax collector from memory an exact legal descrip- 
 tion of every tract and parcel of land he owns in the 
 county, and they number almost a score and many of them 
 intricate descriptions by metes and bounds, a feat which 
 few men, even those engaged in the professions could ac- 
 complish. 
 
 By reason of his energy, industry, frugality and gen- 
 eral application to business, Mr. Frieze has been a pros- 
 perous man and has accumulated much property. He is 
 an ideal citizen, a Republican in politics and his family 
 are members of the Christian church. He is still actively 
 engaged in the farming, stock raising, shipping and mill- 
 ing business. His home is at Seybert, some ten miles north 
 of Greenfield on the Sac River, his farm home being one 
 of the few buildings which constitute the village of Sey- 
 bert, the remaining ones being a store, a blacksmith shop, 
 a few other dwellings, a splendid new Christian church 
 and the Seybert mill. 
 
 FRED FRYE. 
 
 Fred Frye was born in Hanover, Germany, November 
 4th, 1853. His parents emigrated to the United States in 
 1854, embarking on August 20th, 1854, on the three-masted 
 sailing ship Halifax, and after eighteen weeks' stormy voy- 
 age landed in New Orleans on the day before Christmas, 
 December 24th, 1854. On that voyage seventeen persons 
 died and were buried in the sea. There were 1654 emigrants
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 37 
 
 on the ship, and the supplies of foodstuffs and water ran 
 short and had to be proportioned to everybody on the ship. 
 When we landed in New Orleans we were met by my uncle, 
 William Frye, and family, of that city. We stayed in New 
 Orleans until January 20th, 1855, and took the river boat 
 Louisiana up the Mississippi river to St, Louis, Mo. This 
 took eleven days to make the trip to St. Louis. On our 
 arrival we were met by another uncle, named Henry. In 
 St. Louis we stayed seven days, and at that time St. Louis 
 was not very much above Fifth Street West. From St. 
 Louis we started on two ox wagons into Southern Illinois, 
 Washington County, practically a wilderness at that time. 
 Forty-eight miles east of St. Louis, my father bought a 
 homestead from an old trapper by the name of George 
 Hood, 260 acres, and later bought more land from the 
 government, and some from the Illinois Central railroad. 
 There were no towns, no schools, no churches, within ten 
 miles or more, and we had to get the provisions from St. 
 Louis, and could not talk the American language. This 
 was an uphill business. When I got old enough to go to 
 school we did not have any school, and my father taught 
 me and my sister to read and write, to be sure, in German, 
 because he did not know anything else. In 1859 there was 
 quite a settlement already, and they built a log school house, 
 and our first teacher was an old farmer by the name of 
 Riddle, and he did Riddle us once in a while, and from that 
 time on we had better sailing and things were coming our 
 way, and I got to be quite a boy by that time, and soon began 
 to look at the girls. 
 
 In the year 1860 there was a little town started in our 
 neighborhood, called New Minden, and my father and three 
 other men built a largo flour mill, as that proved to be a 
 good wheat country, and is yet. The mill was of 250 bar- 
 rels capacity, and took eighteen months to complete it. The 
 mill is still running. The same mill company also started a 
 general store, and called it the Mill Store. In 1862 my 
 father sold his one-fourth interest in the mill for $10,000 
 and bought the other three-fourths of the General Store 
 and there is where I got started in the merchandise busi-
 
 38 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ness. In 1868 on November 1st my father died and my 
 mother continued in the business until 1875 when she 
 sold out to another party and from that time on my real 
 life began. After a few year's courtship with the girls I 
 got married on April 17, 1876 to my present wife, Lily and 
 with her I moved back on the farm again where we 
 worked for our living until 1881). During my stay on the 
 farm I held several public offices such as school board, 
 township school commissioner, tax collector and justice 
 of the peace and manager and butter maker of a creamery. 
 June 12, 1889 I came to Lock wood, Mo., where my- 
 self and children built a creamery which we operated for 
 about ten years and then was turned into a mill and light 
 plant and is at this writing still in operation. December 
 28, 1889 i bought a half interest in the store from Martin 
 Heiser, known at that time as Hanbein & Heiser store and 
 then changed to the firm name of Hanbein & Frye, and 
 was operated under this name until 1897 when Hanbein 
 sold his half interest to Fritz Warren and the firm changed 
 to Frye & Warren and run until the fall of 1900 when we 
 sold out to Shafer & Co. In 1901 I started merchandise 
 business again at my present place of business. During 
 my stay in Lock wood I held different public offices; city 
 council three years; justice of the peace; director of bank; 
 fair board; and last but not least, member of county court 
 for the western district for one term. This was an up 
 hill business. Wishing all the Dade County People the 
 very best of health, success and prosperity. 
 
 FRED FRYE. 
 
 JAMES (HARVE) FUQUA. 
 
 Was born in Putnam county, Mo., November 23rd, 
 1S77, a son of William and Margaret E. (Harbert) Fuqua, 
 his father being a native 1 of Kentucky, of French-German 
 origin, born January 18, 1826 came to Dade county in 
 1882 and died here in 1903 at the age of 77 years. 
 
 William Fuqua was a farmer in Kentucky and also at 
 Unionville in this state but in coining to Greenfield in 1882
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 3j) 
 
 he engaged in the livery business which he followed for 
 one year and then removed to South Greenfield where he 
 continued in the same business. He later engaged in the 
 Hotel business at South Greenfield but the last few years 
 of his life was spent on a little farm near Neola. He how- 
 ever moved back to South Greenfield before his death. 
 He was a veteran of the civil war but was discharged on 
 account of disability. 
 
 Margaret Elizabeth Harbert was born in Putnam 
 county, Mo., June 26th, 1844, and is still living in South 
 Greenfield. Her parents were Putnam county farmers, 
 both are dead and buried in said county. She is a mem- 
 ber of the M. E. church. 
 
 William Fuqua and wife were the parents of eight 
 children : 
 
 (1) Ida, married F. M. Thompson, now in the grocery 
 business in Pittsburg, Kas. They have two children, Dot 
 Oscar and Hattie. 
 
 ('2) Hattie, married J. M. Turner, a loan broker of 
 Trinidad, Colo. They have one child, Thelma. 
 
 (3) Laura, married J. II. Poe, a merchant at Penns- 
 boro. They have two children, Leona and Marion. 
 
 (4) William, married Pearl White (now deceased.) 
 He is a machinist at Pittsburg, Kas. 
 
 (5) James H. Fuqua. 
 
 (6) Lula, married Dr. L. S. Couplin, a physician at 
 South Greenfield. They have two children, Elizabeth and 
 Marguerite. 
 
 (7) and (8) Twins Allie and Alva died in infancy. 
 James H. Fuqua was raised in South Greenfield, Mo., 
 
 where in boyhood he attended the public schools of that 
 place. He studied the telegraph business with the Frisco 
 railroad for two years and after farming for some three 
 years in 1900 he went into the general merchandise busi- 
 ness at Pennsboro, where he continued until 1911. He was 
 cashier for the Frisco Railroad at Monett for about one 
 year, when he came to South Greenfield in October, 1912, 
 and purchased the hardware stock of B. J. J. Marsh, to 
 which he added a line of furniture and undertaking. Later
 
 40 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 he added implements, buggies, carriages, harness and farm 
 supplies, until now it is one of the large concerns of Dade 
 County. 
 
 In the year 1914 he erected a complete waterworks 
 system for South Greenfield, and later on, in company with 
 J. L. Gilliland, he put in an electric lighting system for 
 the town, which is run in connection with the waterworks 
 system. 
 
 Mr. Fuqua is the owner of a large double store build- 
 ing, which he occupies with his merchandise business, a 
 splendid home in South Greenfield, and a small farm near 
 town. 
 
 In 1897 he was married to Laura A. Renfro, who was 
 born in AYashington Township January 28th, 1880, a 
 daughter of Joseph and Mary J. (Merrick) Renfro, pio- 
 neers of Dade County. They have one child, Marie, born 
 near South Greenfield in 1907. 
 
 Mr. Fuqua and wife are members of the Christian 
 church. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, W. 0. W.'s, 
 and votes the Republican ticket. As a citizen, Mr. Fuqua 
 may quite properly be classed with those known as "boost- 
 ers." He is always wide-awake, outspoken and enthusias- 
 tic for any cause which he espouses. He is especially at- 
 tentive to his own affairs, and has built up a splendid 
 business by reason of his energy and industry. 
 
 JESSE GARVER. 
 
 The subject of this sketch is one of the early pioneers 
 of Western Dade County. He was born in Elkbart County, 
 Indiana, July 9th, 1840, son of Frederick and Malinda 
 (Ulery) Garver. His father and mother were both natives 
 of Ohio. Frederick Garver, his grandfather, was taken 
 to Michigan at a very early date, and afterward emi- 
 grated to Elkhart County, Indiana, when Indians were 
 plentiful and fur trading was the principal commercial 
 industry of the country. Amid these wild scenes, Fred- 
 erick Garver grew to manhood, married Malinda Ulery, 
 whose father, George Ulery, was a weaver by trade, who
 
 FKKI) FKYK.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PE1QPLE 41^ 
 
 had emigrated to Indiana some years before. Both fami- 
 lies were of German descent and both Frederick and Ma- 
 linda had been married previous to 1840. In 1842 they 
 came to Missouri and settled near Cartilage, in Jasper 
 County, where they entered 160 acres of land from the 
 Government, on which they lived for 18 years. Finally 
 they sold out and came to Dade County, buying land near 
 the western line of the county, which they kept for 18 
 months, and sold out and bought 120 acres about one mile 
 west of their former tract, upon which they lived from 
 February, 1859, until 1889, when they again sold out and. 
 moved to Greenfield. His father died there July 17th, 
 1891, and his mother died there on September 19th, 1891. 
 Frederick Garver was a Republican in politics, and both 
 he and his wife were members of the Baptist church. 
 They were the parents of 13 children, three of whom died 
 in infancy and two later in life. Eight are now living, 
 six boys and two girls. 
 
 Sarah died leaving one child. She w r as the wife of 
 B. M. Crandall, both now deceased. Hannah, who was 
 Mrs. Zimmerman, died and left no children. Those living- 
 are as follows: 
 
 (1) Jesse, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Solomon, married Angeline Steeley, a Dade 
 County girl, now deceased, and raised a family of nine 
 children. He now r lives in Arkansas. 
 
 (3) Susan, married Ben Cooley and lives in Green- 
 field. 
 
 (4) Ellen, married Tom Drysdale and lives in Polk 
 Township. 
 
 (5) George, married Margaret Steeley, also a Dade 
 County girl. They now live in Oklahoma. 
 
 (6) John, married Mrs. Owens and lives near Ever- 
 ton. 
 
 (7) Alva, married first a Miss Cartell of Dade 
 County and raised a large family, and after her death he 
 re-married in Polk Township. 
 
 (8) Dave, married Louisia Grooms, a Dade County 
 girl. They now live near Everton.
 
 42 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 When the Garver family first settled in Missouri, 
 neighbors were 15 miles apart and Indians were plentiful. 
 In those days Jesse had more friends among the Indians 
 than he had among the whites, often sleeping with them 
 in their wig-warns and reposing more confidence in them 
 than in the whites, for the white men of the country in 
 that early day were mostly outlaws. As late as 1850, 
 most of the present-day cities were mere trading posts, 
 and where fine improved farms are now found, in that 
 day the deer and turkey roamed at will. 
 
 Jesse Garver was married in 1862 to Sarah Ells- 
 worth, a native of New York, who came to Bade County 
 about 1860. To this union were born 10 children, two 
 of whom are now living. Only three grew to maturity. 
 One, Margaret, married Charles Cox, and died leaving six 
 children. Those living are: 
 
 (1) Lizzie, married George Brobrugar. They live 
 in Barton County and have four children. 
 
 ('2) Nancy, married John Ferguson. They now live 
 in Carthage and have two children. 
 
 Mr. Garver was at home w r hen the Civil war broke 
 out. He was the first man to enlist at Golden City, in 
 Company E, Fifteenth Regiment, Volunteer Cavalry, under 
 Captain Morris. This was in August, 1864. He served 
 in South Missouri and all through Arkansas for 11 months, 
 and was discharged June 30th, 1865, at Springfield, Mo., 
 afterwhich lie returned to Dade County and settled upon 
 a farm of 64 acres in Grant Township, upon which he has 
 lived and farmed ever since. 
 
 What little schooling he obtained before the war was 
 received in Dade County. Schools in those days were 
 very primitive, often lasting not more than three months 
 during the year and conducted practically without books. 
 The pupils depended largely upon the store of knowledge 
 possessed by the teacher and the three R's (reading, 
 'righting and Yithmetic) constituted the complete course 
 of study. Mr. Garver has, however, been a great reader, 
 and is a well-informed, self-educated man. He has been 
 a Republican all his life, and, while he has always been
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 43 
 
 active in local politics, being counted as one of the "wheel 
 horses" in his township, he has never held or desired of- 
 fice. He is a member of the G. A. R. post at Golden City 
 and also a member of the I. O. O. F. 
 
 Mr. Garver is a true type of the early pioneer, having 
 lived in Dade County during all the years of her adversity 
 as well as her prosperity. He has seen the broad prairies 
 and fertile valleys transformed from fields of game to 
 fields of grain. Cities, towns and villages have sprung 
 up under his gaze, families have come and gone, popula- 
 tions have changed, but Mr. Garver is still here to tell 
 the story. 
 
 He is bearing up well under his weight of years 
 and still takes a lively interest in the passing events. He 
 enjoys the confidence and respect of his neighbors and 
 is one of the substantial men in the community in which 
 he lives. 
 
 REV. WILLIAM J. GARRETT. 
 
 William J. Garrett, born May 4th, 1820, departed 
 this life June 16th, 1915, being at the time of his death 
 95 years one month and 12 days of age. 
 
 The time of my first remembrance of Brother Garrett 
 dates back to three or four years before the war. 1 
 first saw him at the old Sand Mountain camp ground. 
 He was preaching to a large congregation of people. I 
 was then but a boy of 15 or 16 years, but I was attracted 
 by his earnestness and heard him to the close of his dis- 
 course, which made such an impression that I never for- 
 got him, and always thereafter regarded him as an able 
 minister. 
 
 It was his first visit to the annual camp meeting 
 that was held on those sacred grounds. He soon became 
 endeared to the vast crowds of people who attended, and 
 was always there during some part of those meetings, 
 and was gladly received by the people and loved for his 
 work's sake.
 
 44 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 When the cloud of war settled down on our country 
 and closed for a time these precious meetings, I, with 
 many young men, went to the army. I am told that 
 Brother Garrett was ever ready through those trouble- 
 years to preach the precious gospel wherever his lot was 
 cast, though 1 only heard from him incidentally until the 
 fearful strife was over. Brother Garrett, with his family, 
 moved to some place not far from Sedalia, where he 
 labored for the Master until the cloud of war passed 
 away, when he returned with his family to Greenfield 
 and renewed his work. 
 
 in the autumn of 1886 the cam]) meeting was resur- 
 rected from the wreck of war, and the hosts of Israel 
 again pitched their tents on the old camp ground. Brother 
 Garrett was there, and was one of the ministers who 
 preached most ably and spiritually. On that occasion 
 a great revival of religion followed, resulting in the salva- 
 tion of something near 100 souls, a great number for that 
 early day. Among the converts of that meeting there 
 were three young men, each of whom in after years be- 
 came ministers of the Cumberland-Presbyterian church, 
 namely, W. K. Russell, James II. Harriett and W. E. Shaw. 
 
 It was truly a great meeting. It was estimated that 
 on Sunday night there were 140 seekers at the altar and 
 among them were 45 soldier boys of the Sixth Missouri 
 Volunteer Cavalry, and many of them were converted. 
 It is due Brother Garrett 's memory that I speak of him 
 as a great preacher. He was able, resourceful and conse- 
 crated, logical in his deductions, spiritual in his delivery 
 and pleasant in his address. He was also a sweet singer, 
 and there was a pathos in his great gift of song that was 
 truly inspiring and encouraging to the unconverted. 
 
 Brother Garrett was a favorite in funeral preaching, 
 and went far and near, in his sympathy, when called to 
 such work. lie was also a favorite in solemnizing the 
 marriage rite, as his record indicates. 
 
 When I was a licentiate I frequently assisted him 
 and Rev. J. I). Montgomery in revival work, and when I 
 was ordained to the full work of the ministry he was
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 45 
 
 among the number of consecrated ministers who laid his 
 hand upon my head. 
 
 Brother Garrett loved his church, with its doctrines. 
 He was a strong man in its councils, and was therefore 
 prized in his presbytery, and in synod, and was frequently 
 sent as a commissioner to the general assembly. 
 
 His services as a pastor were sought by the best 
 churches in his presbytery, and his field work, in some 
 way, was blessed throughout its boundary, lie was known 
 and respected not only in his own church, but also by 
 other religious people wherever he went. 
 
 Brother (Barrett leaves a respected and honorable 
 family, as a trophy of his sterling worth. Many will rise 
 up in the judgment and call him blessed, he having been 
 instrumental in leading them to the Savior of men. 
 
 May his mantle fall on others who will continue the 
 work so sucessfully begun and completed in his long and 
 useful life. W.E.SHAW. 
 
 CHARLES W. GILLMAN. 
 
 Financier, farmer and stockman, he was born near 
 Carlinville, Ills., June 1st, 1864, the third of a family of 
 seven children, a son of Henry Gilhnan, a native of Ger- 
 many, who came from the Fatherland many years ago and 
 located in Macoupin County, Illinois, near Carlinville. 
 True to the traditions of his race, he was an energetic, 
 frugal, industrious man, and prospered. In 1861) he 
 came to Dade County and purchased a large tract of land 
 in Marion Township, upon which he raised large num- 
 bers of horses, mules, sheep and cattle. He remained on 
 this farm until about four years prior to his death, when 
 he moved to Lockwood and retired from active business. 
 Fie died in 1009 at the age of 75 years. He was a member 
 of the Presbyterian church and voted the Democratic 
 ticket till the first administration of Grover Cleveland, 
 after which time he aligned himself with the Republican 
 party. At the time of his death he owned 1,040 acres of 
 land, a fine residence in Lockwood, three business houses
 
 46 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and a large amount of personal property, including notes, 
 mortgages and Government Bonds. 
 
 In 1893 Henry Gillman, H. A. Cunningham and J. N. 
 Burns organized the private bank of ''Gillman, Burns 
 
 6 Co.," which operated in Lockwood until 1896, when it 
 was changed to "Henry Gillman and C. W. Gillman," 
 and so continued till 1903, when it was chartered as "The 
 Bank of Lockwood," with Henry Gillman as President, 
 C. "W. Gillman as Cashier and John M. Adams as Assistant 
 Cashier. About three years before the death of his 
 father C. W. Gillman became the President of the insti- 
 tution, and still holds that position. 
 
 C. W. Gillman came to Dade County with his father 
 in 1869. He attended the common schools of the county, 
 worked on the farm, and when coming to Dade County 
 helped drive 1,4-00 sheep from Illinois to the Dade County 
 farm. His schooling was quite limited. From the age of 
 
 7 years up to the time he was 12 year? old he attended 
 public school, and later attended High Schoo 1 in Green- 
 field. In the fall of 1882 he took a three months course 
 in Business College at Sedalia, returned home, and ac- 
 cepted a position in the "old" Bank of Lockwood. For 
 many years he has owned and managed many farms in 
 the vicinity of Lockwood. At the present time his real 
 estate holdings amount to 320 acres in Lockwood and 
 Marion Townships, and he buys, sells, feeds and ships 
 cattle and hogs extensively. 
 
 For a number of years Mr. Gillman lived in Lock- 
 wood, but a few years ago he purchased 160 acres of land 
 lying just east of the city and almost joining the corporate 
 limits. Upon this he erected one of the finest country 
 homes in the state. Equipped with a modern heating 
 and water system and lighted by electricity, it is modern 
 in every respect. In keeping with his progressive in- 
 stincts, Mr. Gillman, at his own expense, graded, graveled 
 and macadamized one-half mile of road leading from the 
 city to his farm at a cost of about $700, thereby setting a 
 good example for his less progressive neighbors.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 47 
 
 Mr. Gillman is the owner of two automobiles, of 
 which lie makes constant use, both for business and 
 pleasure. 
 
 On the 26th day of October, 1898, he was married to 
 Lucy B. Pursel, a native Missouri girl, daughter of Alexan- 
 der and Annie (McAllister) Pursel, of Scotch ancestry. 
 They came to Bade County from North Missouri in 1892. 
 He died in 1903. His widow makes her home with C. W. 
 Gill man. 
 
 Henry Gilhnan and wife were the parents of seven 
 children, viz: 
 
 (1) Emma, married Henry Miller, a farmer of 
 Marion Township. 
 
 (2) John H., a farmer in Marion Township. 
 
 (3) C. W. Gilhnan. 
 
 (4) George, a farmer, lives on the old homestead. 
 
 (5) Frank, lives in Lock wood. 
 (G) Sophia, lives in Lock wood. 
 
 (7) Lizzie, lives with her mother in Lockwood. 
 
 C. W. Gilhnan and wife have but one child, Mary 
 Helen, born April 26th, 1900. She is a characteristic 
 High School girl, enjoys outdoor sports and is an expert 
 auto driver. 
 
 Mrs. Gillman is a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 He is a Mason, a Shriner, and his wife belongs to the East- 
 ern Star. In politics, Mr. Gillman is an active Republican 
 and, while never a candidate for an office himself, his 
 support is much desired by those of more ambitious ten- 
 dencies politically. 
 
 Mr. Gillman is yet a young man and vitally interested 
 in the enterprises of his business. The full measure of his 
 success in life has by no means been computed, but if lie 
 should quit the stage of action today and retire to private 
 life, the following motto might with all propriety be 
 emblazoned upon the family scroll: ''From Slieepfold to 
 Shrine!" 
 
 Mr. Gillman 's financial success in life has in no way 
 changed his early tastes or tendencies, lie is a plain
 
 48 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 man of the plain people. Sociable, accommodating and 
 kind are words which fitly express his bearing toward his 
 
 neighbors and his friends. 
 
 JAMES L. GILLILAND. 
 
 Born in Johnson County, Missouri, November 13th, 
 1863, son of Abel Gilliland, a native of Tennessee, born 
 in 1809 and died in 1879, or Irish ancestry. Came west 
 when a young man, working in the mines near St. Louis, 
 later he came to Johnson County and entered a tract of 
 land, erected a two-story log house upon it, which he 
 afterward weather-boarded. He was a man of simple 
 tastes and retired habits, never desiring to be rich, but 
 always lived well. He was very liberal in his political 
 views, choosing the man rather than the party, and in 
 this way frequently changed the form of his ballot. He 
 married Kathryn Stewart in Missouri and raised a family 
 of nine children: 
 
 (1) Nancy, married John Heisey, a farmer and 
 blacksmith, raising a family of six children. She is 
 now dead. 
 
 (2) Jane, married C. D. Boisseau, who is now a 
 prominent citizen of Greenfield, ex-member of the Mis- 
 souri Legislature, ex-mayor of the city, and a leading 
 Republican politician. They had three children. 
 
 (3) Laura, married Daniel Boisseau, an attorney of 
 Warrensburg. They have one child, 0. G. Boisseau, an 
 attorney and Republican politician of Holden, Mo. 
 
 (4) Josephine, married John Heisey, now deceased. 
 She is living in Colorado. They had no children. 
 
 (5) George, now deceased. 
 
 (G) Alice, the present wife of Hon. C. D. Boisseau 
 of Greenfield. Her first husband was Washington Ren- 
 nick, by whom she had two children. 
 
 (7) Mattie, now deceased. 
 
 (N) Joseph S., a farmer, now residing in Johnson 
 County. Married Jennie Ferguson. They have three 
 children.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 49 
 
 (9) James L. Gilliland. 
 
 Mr. Gilliland was raised on a farm and received a 
 very meager education by attending the common schools 
 of Johnson County, lie remained on the farm until 1901, 
 when he came to South Greenfield and purchased the 
 grocery business then being conducted y J. H. Poe. 
 
 In the grocery business Mr. Gilliland has achieved 
 a reasonable degree of success. In 1914, in company with 
 J. H. Fuqua, he erected and equipped an electric light 
 plant for South Greenfield. 
 
 On the 26th day of August, 1907, he was married to 
 Miss Nellie Miller of South Greenfield, a daughter of 
 D. R. and Mary (De Berry) Miller, born in 1886. Mr. 
 Miller is a retired railroad bridge builder, having worked 
 in that capacity for both the Rock Island and Frisco 
 railroads. He came to South Greenfield in 1881. Mr. 
 Miller is a veteran of the Civil war, serving on the Union 
 side, and a Republican in politics. His wife is a member 
 of the M..E. church. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland have no living children. One 
 child was born of this marriage, but died in infancy. 
 
 Mr. Gilliland is a Republican in politics and a mem- 
 ber of the I. 0. 0. F. 
 
 JOHN L. GLASS. 
 
 The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, "the 
 Home of the Presidents," on the 17th day of December, 
 1851, his father, Jacob Glass, and his mother, Eliza (Cou- 
 ser) Glass, both being natives of the same state and both 
 being buried there, having died about the year 1908. 
 
 Mr. Glass was the fourth of nine children to attain 
 adult age, all of whom are now living, except his youngest 
 sister, w r ho was Mrs. Elwood Albright. She died in De- 
 cember, 1893, leaving three children. The remainder of 
 his brothers and sisters still reside in the state of Ohio. 
 
 In early life Mr. Glass gave evidence of possessing 
 mechanical skill above the ordinary, and was appren- 
 ticed to a harness-maker, in which trade he became very
 
 50 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 proficient. The confinement of the shop not being 1 in 
 keeping with his instincts, he again took up farm work, 
 where he was employed by the year on various farms in 
 his native state up to the time of his marriage, after 
 which lie was employed by an uncle for three years. In 
 187!) he took up railroad construction \vork, and after 
 two years came west, landing in Springfield, Mo., on 
 October 20th, 18S1. 
 
 With remarkable foresight, he purchased a magnifi- 
 cent tract of land, consisting of 120 acres, which lie im- 
 proved and lived upon for 12 years, during which time he 
 also followed the stone mason trade, his farm being but 
 three miles from Springfield. Desiring a greater acreage, 
 he exchanged his Greene County farm for 320 acres in 
 Smith Township, Dade County, where he now lives, and 
 to which he has added 150 acres, making 1 him one of the 
 most desirable stock farms in the county. When he ac- 
 quired this tract of land in IS!).'] it was poorly improved, 
 having only a small log house, but few acres cleared, and 
 no fencing at all. 
 
 At the present time it is all fenced and cross-fenced 
 with hog wire, most of the land is in a high state of 
 cultivation and beautified with commodious buildings. In 
 1911 Mr. Glass constructed an eight-room frame farm 
 dwelling, with a modern lighting plant, cement walks and 
 porch, a splendid barn and convenient outbuildings. A 
 never-failing spring branch furnishes an abundant supply 
 of water in the pastures, while the house and barn lots 
 are supplied with two excellent wells, equipped with a 
 modern windmill. 
 
 Mr. Glass has been able to start each of his boys in 
 life with an SO-acre farm adjoining the homestead, which 
 speaks well for his generosity, as well as his prosperity, 
 lie takes great delight in his farming enterprises and 
 manages to raise and market at least one carload of hogs 
 each year, to say nothing of the cream, butter and eggs, 
 and other farm products which go to the market annually. 
 
 John L. Glass was married to Kliza Jane Lucas, a 
 native of Pennsylvania, on the (ith day of April, 1875. She
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 51. 
 
 was born on the 2nd day of December, 1853, and is still 
 living. Her mother and step-father, Isaac P. Edwards, 
 came to Greene County, Missouri, in 1881, resided on a 
 farm north of Spring-field, and both died there. 
 
 Mr. Glass is the father of five children, all of whom 
 are living. 
 
 Thomas F. Glass, his oldest son, was born January 
 4th, 1876, was married to Sadie Brown, a native of Web- 
 ster County, and they now reside in Dade County on a 
 farm near his father's home. To this union were born 
 six children, viz: 
 
 Delia, born October 16th, 1901. 
 
 Richard, born June 4th, 1904. 
 
 Wilbert, born October 24th, 1906. 
 
 John Leonard, born March 16th, 1909. 
 
 James M., born January 15th, 1912. 
 
 Jake Lester, born July 1.0th, 1914. 
 
 His second son, George A. Glass, was born December 
 17th, 1877. and was married to Pina Reich, a native of 
 Dade County They also have six children, viz: 
 
 Mabel, born April 9th, 1905. 
 
 Ralph, born November 3rd, 1907. 
 
 David, born April 17th, 1910. 
 
 Helen, born July 15th, 1912. 
 
 George, born December 17th. 1913. 
 
 Charles, born September 25th. 1915. 
 
 Their oldest daughter, Susie, was born September 
 2nd, 1879, and married John L. Berry. They settled also 
 in Smith Township, are engaged in farming and have a 
 family of eight interesting children, viz: 
 
 Bessie, John Lloyd, Hazel Ruby, a pair of twins 
 named Joseph and Jesse. Orvy, Cecil and Clyde. 
 
 The fourth child of John L. Glass, named Jacob 0., 
 was born September 9th. 1883. and married Drue Berry, 
 a native of Dade County. He still resides on the old 
 homestead and is engaged, with his father, in running 
 the farm. 
 
 The youngest child, Peachye. was born August 15th. 
 1890, and married Rav Barker, a native of Dade Countv.
 
 2 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 They reside on a Dade County farm, and are the happy 
 parents of two children, viz: Curtis Leo and Ruby. 
 
 Mr. Glass and his wife have long been members of 
 the Christian church, the former having been an elder 
 for six years. He has always taken an active part in poli- 
 tics, and by nativity and tradition was a Republican. 
 In 1894 he was elected Judge of the Western District and 
 served in that capacity two years, during which time the 
 "good roads" movement was inaugurated, and afterward, 
 in 1911, he served one year as County Highway Engineer. 
 He has been a member of the school board in his home 
 district for 32 consecutive years. Most men have a 
 "hobby," and if this fault can be charged to Mr. Glass, it 
 consists of just three things: "Good roads, good schools 
 and good nomes to live in." AVhen Mr. Glass came to 
 Dade County many of the school houses were without 
 seats and school interest was at low ebb. He, himself, 
 having a good common school education, it was his desire 
 that all his children and his neighbor's children should 
 enjoy the same boon. 
 
 As an assurance that Mi 1 . Glass shall live to enjoy a 
 "green old age," he is now blessed with 22 grandchildren, 
 and one remarkable co-incident, which does not often 
 occur in the history of any lamily, is this: John L. Glass, 
 his son, George, and his grandson, George, were all born 
 on December 17th. 
 
 The history of Mr. Glass is but one of the many object 
 lessons taken from real life, which demonstrate what in- 
 dustry, energy, honesty, fixity of purpose and high ideals 
 will accomplish. The owner of a palatial country home, 
 surrounded by family, friends and all the necessities of 
 life, there is no reason why he could not truthfully say 
 unto his children, like Jacob of old, "The blessings of thy 
 father have prevailed above the blessings of my progeni- 
 tors, unto the utmost bound of the Everlasting Hills." 
 
 JOHN GLENN. 
 
 Born in Dade County, Missouri, July 10th, 1869, son 
 of James and Martha (Freedle) Glenn. His father and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 53 
 
 mother are both living. His father is a native of Dade 
 County and lives at Cony. His grandfather, Jack Glenn, 
 was one of the very first settlers of the county. Various 
 branches of the Glenn family reside in Dade County, but 
 principally in the northern and eastern part. 
 
 John Glenn started in life for himself at the age of 
 25 years. He received only a common school education 
 and adopted farming as his occupation in life. For a 
 number of years he cultivated rented land and was suc- 
 cessful. In the year 1908, in company with John A. Hall, 
 he purchased 289 acres of farm land near Cony, which 
 they owned jointly for three years, and then divided up. 
 He is now the owner of a fine farm of 145 acres, all in 
 cultivation except 10 acres, fenced and cross-fenced. He 
 has made numerous improvements, including a modern 
 barn and a 90-ton silo. He is engaged in general farming 
 and stock raising, his live stock enterprises including 
 horses, cattle and mules. 
 
 On the 3rd day of September, 1893, he was married 
 to Miss Orneda Hall, daughter of Adam Hall, a pioneer 
 merchant of Cony, and whose history is given at length 
 in the sketch of John A. Hall. Mrs. Omeda Glenn was 
 born in Dade County, Missouri, and her marriage to John 
 Glenn six children were born. 
 
 (1) Ormal, born July 22nd, 1894. Died at the age 
 of 3 weeks. 
 
 (2) McCoy, born March 8th, 1896, married Bessie 
 Friend September 20th, 1916, and they are now farming 
 in South Morgan Township. 
 
 (3-4) Effie and Ester (twins), born June 26th, 1899. 
 
 (5) Martha L., born October 12th, 1903. 
 
 (6) Ina Cleo, born February 15th, 1907. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn are members of "The Church of 
 God," commonly called "Holiness," and are faithful ad- 
 herents to the cause of Christ. Mr. Glenn is a Republican, 
 and active in the local affairs of the community, espe- 
 cially the schools, having served several years as a mem- 
 ber of the school board.
 
 54 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 JOHN F. GODFREY. 
 
 A native- of Washinglon County, Iowa, born July 15th, 
 I860, a son of Abe and Mary (Lewis) Godfrey, both na- 
 tives of Ohio, but married in Iowa. Abe Godfrey was a 
 veteran of the Civil war. Both he and his wife are dead 
 and buried in Indiana. 
 
 John F. Godfrey was next to the youngest of a 
 family of five children. He stayed at home till 30 years 
 of age, working for and with his father till he was 16, 
 when his father died. lie taught school in Jay County, 
 Indiana, from the time he was 16 years of age, three of 
 which were spent in Kansas, and at the age of 30 years 
 he went to Oklahoma and bought 160 acres of land in 
 Lincoln County. On the road to Oklahoma he had the 
 good fortune to marry Carry B. Lewis, who was also 
 interested in Oklahoma land. She was teaching school 
 in Pratt County, Kansas, started for Oklahoma single, 
 but returned the wife of John F. Godfrey. This hap- 
 pened on August 31st, 1S9L She was also a native of 
 Iowa, having been born May 3(/th, 1872, a daughter of 
 W. W. Lewis (now deceased.) 
 
 In 1*9!) John F. Godfrey sold his original 160 acres 
 and moved to another 160 acre improved tract, where lie 
 remained one year, selling- it and buying another 160- 
 acre improved farm in Woods County, Oklahoma. He re- 
 mained on this place till 1910, when he sold out and 
 came direct to Dade County, buying a farm of 160 acres 
 lying directly south of South Greenfield. Ninety-five 
 acres of this tract is in cultivation and fairly well im- 
 proved. He has erected a 110-ton silo since buying this 
 farm. lie is engaged in general farming, has about 20 
 head of horses and mules, 45 head of cattle and 200 head 
 of hogs. The farm in well watered and especially adapted 
 for raising live stock. 
 
 Mr. Godfrey and wife were the parents of four 
 children : 
 
 (1) Charles Lewis, born July 15th, 1896. Graduated 
 from the Greenfield High School in 1917.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 55 
 
 (2) Albert, born January 18th, 1893. Graduated 
 from the Greenfield High School in 1917. 
 
 (->) Grace, born Dec. 19th, 1901, is now at home 
 attending school. A Freshman in the Greenfield High 
 School in 1917. 
 
 (4) Wilford, born August 15th, 1904. 
 
 Mrs. Godfrey died February 14th, 1912, and is 
 buried at Pennsboro. She and Mr. Godfrey were both 
 members of the Christian church. 
 
 Mr. Godfrey is a Democrat in politics, and was 
 Deputy County Clerk in Pratt County, Kansas. He is a 
 man of good education, and especially well informed on 
 the current events of the day. He is a splendid type of 
 the self-made man, battling in early life against adverse 
 circumstances and coming out more than winner. 
 
 MARION C. GOTHARD. 
 
 The man whose name heads this sketch is one of our 
 best-known citizens, and has done and is now doing a 
 vast amount of good in our midst. He was born in 
 Cedar County, Nebraska February 2nd, 1858, a son of 
 Archie and Susan 'Delosier) Gothard, both natives of 
 Virginia, and came here at an early date, and died when 
 their only child, Marion, was a small lad. He was raised 
 by his grandfather, Uncle Jack Gothard, with whom he 
 lived until 19 years of age. His Grandfather Gothard 
 had saved the money coming to the lad from the govern- 
 ment on account of his father having been a United States 
 soldier, and this he invested in 40 acres of timber land 
 in Cedar County, which the young man cleared before 
 lie became of age. 
 
 He was an industrious youth and prospered from the 
 start, and added 200 acres near his original 40, paying 
 $2.50 per acre. A little later he secured an other 40, and 
 so, it is seen, he had a fine start in life when quite young, 
 brought about by his desire to get ahead in the world 
 and his close application to business. Now having 280 
 acres of good land, he decided to get married, and. ac-
 
 56 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 cordingly, on August 4th, 1881, he married Miss Belle 
 Dodson, who was born in Polk County January 4th, 1862, 
 and is a daughter of John and Martha (Grady) Dodson, 
 both natives of Tennessee, and came to Polk County, 
 Missouri, at an early day. To Mr. and Mrs. Gothard have 
 been born six children, as follows: Hattie, born February 
 14th, 1884, now Mrs. William Compton, and lives near 
 Everton, in this county; Zina E., born January 1st, 1887, 
 received a fine education at Dadeville, Carthage and 
 Springfield Normal, and is now teaching at dishing, 
 Okla., where she has been for the past four years; Archie, 
 born January 1st, 1890, also educated at Dadeville, Chilo- 
 cothe and Springfield Normal, has taught in Oklahoma, 
 as well as Dade County, is no\v a resident of Tulsa, Okla.; 
 Eunice O., born August 5th, 1892, also educated at Dade- 
 ville, Carthage and Springfield Normal, and is teaching 
 in dishing, Okla.; Flossie E., born October 5th, 1896, re- 
 ceived the same school advantages as her two older sis- 
 ters, is now a successful teacher near Broken Arrow, Okla.; 
 Keba, born January 3rd, 1898, is attending school at dish- 
 ing High School, where she will soon graduate. As will 
 be noted above, Mr. Gathard determined to give his chil- 
 dren the very best of school advantages, and to this fact 
 we owe his coming to be a citizen of Dade County, for he 
 sold out his Cedar County holdings and moved to Dade- 
 ville, buying residence property, and in 1908 invested in 
 a large farm of 455 acres, all in one body, and located in 
 Polk Township, close to Dadeville. This property had 
 few buildings and was not any too well improved. Mr. 
 Gothard moved his town residence to the farm, fenced the 
 place with wire and otherwise greatly improved it, so that 
 now he has one of the best stock farms in all that region. 
 He raises considerable stock, uses a silo, and all modern 
 appliances. 
 
 Mr. Gothard is a Republican in politics, but does not 
 care for office, lie desiring to spend his time doing good 
 to his fellow-man, for he is a gifted speaker and is a 
 teacher and preacher of the Church of God, a devoted 
 religious sect that has a large following in this county
 
 WILLIAM KOHI.NSO.X EATO.V
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE ET7 
 
 and which comprises men and women of our first families. 
 Mr. Gothard is a fine Christian gentleman, always ready 
 with his means to help any worthy cause for the good 
 of the county and its people. He is in the forerank of our 
 best beloved citizens. His life is an inspiration to our 
 young people, and goes to show what a clean life, honest 
 business methods and attention to the higher things of life 
 will surely accomplish, and proves that it pays to live 
 a perfect life. 
 
 CHARLES WALKER GRIFFITH. 
 
 Was born at Gettysburg, Pa., November 6th, 1837, and 
 died at Greenfield, Mo., August 23rd, 1893. His father, 
 Jesse Griffith, was a native of Pennsylvania, his parents 
 coming from Wales. They were potters, but farmed during 
 the latter years of their residence in Pennsylvania. James 
 Griffith, a brother of Jesse, left children who reside upon 
 and own the old homestead in Pennsylvania. Jesse Griffith 
 married Jane Walker, of Wales, who came to Pennsylvania 
 with, her parents and was married there. They were the 
 parents of two children : 
 
 (1) Charles Walker, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Mary, married Hiram Merrill and moved to 
 Charleston, 111. He was a farmer. She died there. 
 
 The parents of Charles Walker Griffith moved from 
 Pennsylvania to Ohio when he was about 10 years of age. 
 They settled on a farm, where Charles attended the county 
 schools and the school at Marion and afterward graduated 
 from the Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, 
 taking a classical course. After his graduation, he taught 
 in the public schools of London and Bridgeport in Ohio. 
 He came to Greenfield in 1870 through the persuasion of his 
 friend, Judge 0. H. Barker. 
 
 While living at Belief ountain, Ohio, where for a time 
 he edited the Bellefountain Republican, in August, 1863, 
 he enlisted in Company A of the 125th Ohio Volunteers, and 
 after Lee's surrender he was stationed for some time at 
 Fort Kearney, Neb. He was mustered out in 1866. He
 
 58 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 recruited a company at Bellefonntain and was elected cap- 
 tain, afterward being raised to the rank of lieutenant-colonel 
 of his regiment. Later he went to London, Ohio, and started 
 the London Times. Later he served as superintendent of 
 schools at Bridgeport, Ohio, and there he was married. 
 
 In 1870 he came to Dade County and purchased the 
 Greenfield Vedette, which he edited up to the time of his 
 death. He made this paper a live wire and gave to it a 
 wide-spreading influence in Southwest Missouri. 
 
 lie was a irraceful, trenchant writer and became well 
 known throughout the state, in which he had a wide circle 
 of strong and enduring admirers and friends. He was an 
 ardent Republican and at the time of his coming to Dade 
 County Democracy was in the saddle, but by reason largely 
 of his influence both as a political writer and organizer, the 
 political com) ilexion of the county was soon changed. He 
 served two teems as county treasurer and was appointed 
 postmaster of Greenfield by President Harrison in 1889, 
 and died before the expiration of his term of office. 
 
 He was one of the oruani/ers and the first commander 
 of the Greenfield Post, (i. A. R. He was also a member of 
 the local Masonic lodge and for a number of years its sec- 
 retary. Mr. Griffith was also admitted to the bar for the 
 practice of law while a resident of Greenfield. 
 
 He was married on the loth day of June, 1869, to Ella 
 .ynch. born at ( Hivesburg, Knox County, Ohio, March 
 1 S 47, daughter of Rev. Samuel Lynch and Sarah (Ber- 
 Lynch. Samuel Lynch was one of the early circuit 
 riders of the Methodist Episcopal church and was the 
 financial auent of the Ohio Wesleyan University at Dela- 
 ware, Ohio, \\here he and his wife now lie buried in Grcen- 
 \vi io(l ( Vinelery. 
 
 Mrs. Griffith was one of a family of seven children and 
 is the mother of five children, all boys: 
 
 (1 ) Robert II., born in Toledo, Ohio, June 7th, 1870. 
 He now resides at Washington, D. C., and is engaged in the 
 government service.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 59 
 
 (2) Philip S., born in Greenfield, Mo., March 3rd, 
 1874, owns and edits the Greenfield Vedette, married Caro- 
 line Johnson. They have three boys. 
 
 (3) Merrill M., born in Greenfield, Mo., January 23rd, 
 1876. Is now superintendent of Indian Agency at Park 
 Hill, Okla. He was married to Hattie Cravens in South 
 Dakota. They have four daughters. 
 
 (4) Roland B., born in Greenfield, Mo., March 6th, 
 1881, resides in Chicago, is engaged in the printing busi- 
 ness; is married to Mabel Hughes. 
 
 (5) Arthur C., born in Greenfield, Mo., December 
 25th, 1883, is engaged in the printing business and resides 
 in Kansas City. He married Delia Dano of Greenfield and 
 they have one daughter. 
 
 Mrs. Griffith owns a beautiful cottage home in Green- 
 field, which she occupies as her home. She is a member of 
 Ebenezer Presbyterian church of the city, active in church 
 work, is a member of the Xew Century Club, the AY. R. C. 
 and the Eastern Star. 
 
 MICHAEL GRISHAM. 
 
 AYas born in Clark County, 111., March llth, 1842, son 
 of Thompson and Polly (AYheeler) Grisham. They were 
 both natives of Tennessee, he being born in the month of 
 March and she in the month of May, both in the year 1817. 
 Their native home was in the same county. They were 
 married February 12th, 1835, and emigrated to Clark 
 County in 1836, where they followed farming for seven 
 years, then came to Dade County in 1843 and settled at 
 Cross Roads, about one mile northeast of where Everton 
 now stands. He purchased a claim of 160 acres, which he 
 occupied for two years, then sold out and entered 160 acres 
 of government land where Michael Grisham now lives. The 
 elder Grisham continued to occupy this farm up to the 
 time of his death, to which he had added 160 acres, making 
 a farm of 320 acres at the time of his decease. Thompson 
 Grisham was the first postmaster at Cross Roads, his com- 
 mission being dated some time in the 50 's. This office was
 
 60 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 discontinued during the war and afterward re-established. 
 In politics, Thompson Orisham was a Democrat, and held 
 the office of Justice of the Peace for many years. Both 
 he and his wife were members of the Baptist church. The 
 original, home-made, pigeon-hole desk which was used to 
 hold the mail at Cross Roads and the legal documents of 
 Rock Prairie township is still in the possession of Michael 
 Gri.sham. Thompson Grisham died in Dade County Jan- 
 uary 28th, 1877, and his wife died, also in Dade County, 
 March 23rd, 1893, and both are buried in the Sinking Creek 
 cemetery. Ten children were born of this marriage who 
 lived to maturity: 
 
 (1) Margaret J., born November 27th, 1836, married 
 John Wills, a native of Tennessee. They were married in 
 Dade County. He was in the Confederate army and was 
 killed at the battle of Helena, Ark. She died April 23rd, 
 1859. Her son, William Thompson Wills, is now a prom- 
 inent man in Rock Prairie township. 
 
 (-) Martha E., born December 5th, 1838, married J. 
 M. Jones. Both are now deceased. 
 
 (3) Mary C., born September 16th, 1840, married G. 
 A. Hudson. Both are now living on the old Wills home- 
 stead in Rock Prairie township. 
 
 (4) Michael, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (5) Samuel, born February 14th, 1844, married Eliza 
 Woodard. He was a veteran of the Confederate army. 
 Both are now deceased. 
 
 (G) Xancy E., born October 7th, 1846, married Harve 
 Underwood. Both are now deceased. 
 
 (7) Sarah E., born April 15th, 1849, married Silas 
 Bell. She is now deceased. 
 
 (8) John T., born February 5th, 1852, married Sarah 
 Lawrence, who died, and for his second wife married Lizzie 
 Tipton. He is now deceased. His widow resides in Par- 
 sons, Kas. 
 
 (9) James S., born July 22nd, 1854. He was never 
 married. He was killed August 5th, 1904, by lightning, in 
 Nebraska.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 61 
 
 (10) William M., born March 28th, 1858, married 
 Verdie Buttram. She is now deceased. He is living in 
 Hickory County, Mo. 
 
 Michael Grisham remained at home until the breaking 
 out of the Civil war, when he enlisted in Company E, 15th 
 Missouri Cavalry, under Captain E. J. Morris, and served 
 two and a half years. He saw active service, mostly near 
 home. He was discharged at Springfield, Mo., in July, 1865. 
 
 After the war he returned home and farmed with his 
 father for about two years. He first purchased eighty acres 
 of timber land and fifty acres of prairie near his father's 
 farm. He partly cleared out the timber land and then sold 
 it. He has always lived on the old Grisham homestead. 
 After the death of his mother, he bought out the other heirs 
 and now owns 398 acres, all in one body. The Frisco rail- 
 road crosses his land and it is also traversed by Sinking 
 Creek, which furnishes it with fine water, together with a 
 number of springs. 
 
 Mr. Grisham is now living practically retired from 
 active business life. He was married on the 3rd day of 
 December, 1902, to Miss Lucinda Payne, a native of Ten- 
 nessee, born February 19th, 1858, a sister of Samuel A. 
 Payne and a member of one of the pioneer families of Rock 
 Prairie township. 
 
 Mr. Grisham is a member of the Baptist church, a 
 Democrat in politics, active in local affairs and a man of 
 prominence in his community. He has never aspired to 
 any political position, but has devoted his entire time and 
 energy to his farming enterprises. lie lias maintained well 
 the traditions of his ancestors by living a life of strict 
 sobriety, honesty, industry and practicing the Golden Rule 
 in his dealings with his fellow men. 
 
 PHIL. S. GRIFFITH. 
 
 Phil S. Griffith was born in Greenfield on March 3rd, 
 1874, and succeeded to the editorship of the Greenfield Ve- 
 dette during the final illness of his father in 1892. He is 
 serving his second term as mayor of Greenfield, and his
 
 62 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 second term as member of the Greenfield School Board. 
 He was postmaster under President Taft. Is a member of 
 the Board of K events of Springfield Normal School, and 
 serving his second term as a member of the Republican 
 State Committee. Is a member of the various branches of 
 Masonry, including both York and Scottish Kites, the Con- 
 sistory and the Shrine. Also of the I. 0. 0. F., B. P. 0. E., 
 M. \V* A. and \V. O. \V. Was married in October, 1905, to 
 Miss Caroline Johnson. They have three children, all boys, 
 Philip, Charles Walker and Kobert. 
 
 J. C. GRISHAM. 
 
 One of Dade County's prominent native sons is J. C. 
 Grisham ..f Kock Prairie Township. He was born October 
 14th, 1877, a son of M. II. and Catherine (Blakey) Gris- 
 ham, who were both natives of Dade County, and married 
 here. John C. Grisham, father of M. 11., and grandfather 
 of J. C. Grisham, of this review, was born in Tennessee 
 and came to Dade County in a very early day, and here 
 married Miss Nancy J. Wheeler. The Wheeler family 
 were among the first pioneer families to settle in Dade 
 County, and more data will be found regarding them in 
 these volumes. M. II. Grisham was a prominent man, he 
 was a member of the Baptist church and a life-long Repub- 
 lican. He died March 28th, 1910, while his wife is still 
 living on the old home place at the age of 04 years. J. C. 
 Grisham was fourth in order of birth of five children 
 born to his parents. The others are: Clara, is the wife of 
 W. S. Wilson, a sketch of whom will be found elsewhere; 
 Minnie, is now Mrs. W. II. Wingo of Los Angeles, Cal.; 
 Wiley K. is a farmer of Polk Township, and Edith is 
 living at home with her mother, and one child died in 
 infancy. J. C. Grisham remained at home until lie was 
 2.') years of age, and had the usual experience of the 
 tanner bo\, receiving a good education and learning the 
 business of farming. December 25th, 1900, he married 
 Miss Amy Crane, who was born in Indiana November 22nd, 
 187S, and is a daughter of Cyrus and Lillie (Ireland)
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 63 
 
 Crane, both natives of Indiana, emigrating to Tennessee 
 in an early day and then to Kansas, then to Dade County, 
 where they engaged in farming. Mr. Crane is now living 
 in Walnut Grove, Greene county, while his wife died Jan. 
 5th, 1913. lie was a resident of Dade County for some 
 t \venty years before he retired. Mr. Grisham first went 
 to farming- on his own account on an 80-acre tract be- 
 longing to the old Grishain homestead. He had bought 
 this, and after improving it and adding other acreage, he 
 traded it for other land, and, in fact, bought, sold and 
 traded different places until he finally secured his present 
 fine farm of 270 acres. He has greatly improved this 
 farm with fences and clearing, until now he has 200 acres 
 in cultivation and well improved with buildings, and a 
 130-ton silo. Here he carries on general farming and stock 
 raising on a large scale. To Mr. and Mrs. Grisham have 
 been born four children, as follows: Forest 0., born 
 February 18th, 1902; Thelma Fern, born August 8th, 
 1903; Ferrel Delight, born May 22nd, 1905; Michael Cyrus, 
 born August 8th, 1915. This fine family of children are 
 all at home and receiving the best of educational advan- 
 tages. Mr. Grisham is a Republican and prominent in 
 the affairs of the county. Pie is a booster along all lines. 
 He is in favor of good roads and free public schools. In 
 short, Mr. Grisham is counted among our most prominent 
 farmers, and is a broad-minded gentleman, always ready 
 to assist with his time and money any worthy enterprise 
 that is for the good of the county or its people. 
 
 JOHN F. GREGORY. 
 
 Was born in the state of Illinois December 3rd, 1843, 
 son of David L. and Lydia (Green) Gregory, both natives 
 of New York. They were married at Ostego, X. Y., and 
 came to Illinois in 1835. There is in the possession of the 
 Gregory family a printed history of their genealogies, 
 beginning with John Gregory, born about the year 1300, 
 Lord of the Manor of Frisely and Ashfordby, married 
 Maude, daughter of Sir Roger Moton, Knight of Peckle-
 
 64 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY .ND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ton, Leicestershire, England. Then, beginning witli 
 Hezekiah Gregory II, who married Hanah Gardner about 
 the year 1800, with his 10 brothers and sisters tbey have 
 practically a complete family tree. John F. Gregory, the 
 subject of this sketch, is a grandson of John Gregory, 
 born July 29th, 1781, one of the 11 children of Hezekiah 
 Gregory. 
 
 John F. Gregory was 18 years of age at the breaking 
 out of the Civil war, when he enlisted in Company D, 
 Eighty-sixth Illinois, under Captain Hitchcock, at Peoria, 
 Tils. He marched first under General Sheridan, and was 
 all through his southern campaign. Participated in the 
 battles of Missionary Ridge, Chicamaugua, was in the 
 march from Atlanta to the Sea with Sherman, saw con- 
 tinuous service for three years, but was never wounded 
 nor taken prisoner. He was discharged June 26th, 1865, 
 at Chicago. In August, 1865, he attended the review of 
 the Grand Army of the Republic by President Lincoln. 
 His military service covered 26 engagements. 
 
 On the 6th day of November, 1866, he was married to 
 Blanche Lawrence, \vlio was fifth in point of birth of a 
 family of eight children, four boys and four girls, six of 
 whom are living. She was born April 27th, 1845, at 
 Erie, Penn., daughter of John Horatio and Sarah Evans 
 Lawrence. Her father was born January 2nd, 1806, at 
 Birmingham, England, and her mother was born August 
 7th, 1818, a native of Oswego County, New York. Her 
 father was a soldier in the British army, served eight 
 years in India as an offier and was transferred to the 
 Canadian service. Later he was mustered out, and came 
 to Now York, where he met and married his wife, the 
 mother of Mrs. Gregory. He died in 1889 and his wife 
 died in 1892. 
 
 John F. Gregory, at the time of his marriage, started 
 out as a farmer, buying 80 acres of land in Triquois 
 County, Illinois, where he lived and farmed for 11 years, 
 when he exchanged it for 240 acres of unimproved land 
 in AVoodson County, Kansas. After living upon the Kan- 
 sas land for 10 years, he traded it for 130 acres in Dade
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 65 
 
 County. This was in 1888. It was an old, improved 
 place at that time, but Mr. Gregory has erected practically 
 all the buildings which are now on the place. He built 
 the dwelling house in 1898, and since then many fine out- 
 buildings. He cleared out about 80 acres, so that it is now 
 all in cultivation. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory are the parents of 12 children, 
 two dying in infancy. Those living to maturity were: 
 
 (1) David L., born August 13th, 1867, died Novem- 
 ber 16th, 1915, aged 48 years. He married Emma Morerer, 
 a native of Nebraska, who now resides at El Paso, Tex. 
 They have two children, Blanche and Robert Roy. 
 
 '(2) Edgar W., born October 12th, 1868, 'married 
 Mrs. Vesta Summers. He is a carpenter, located at San 
 Diego, Cal. 
 
 (3) Lula G., born February 28th, 1870, married D. 
 Wessel Ten Broeck, a mail clerk in New York. They have 
 four children, Herman, Ruth, Robert arid Alice. 
 
 (4) Francis M., born October 8th, 1871, married 
 Grace Merchant. They live in Peoria, 111., and he is a 
 traveling salesman. They have one child, Wayne L. 
 
 (5) Ida, born March 5th, 1873, married Thomas 
 Knapp, a barber. They live in Cleo, Okla. They have 
 one child, George. 
 
 (6) Lucian Lee, born September 4th, 1875, married 
 Alma Wilkins, a native of Dade County. He is a carpenter 
 and lives at El Paso, Tex. They have two children, Gra- 
 don and Juanita. 
 
 (7) Orange G., born May 14th, 1877, married 
 Amanda Hudspeth, a native of Dade County; she died 
 September 30th, 1912, at the age of 35 years, leaving 
 three children, John R., Joe IT. and TAicile. 
 
 (8) Alonzo J., born April 23rd, 1879, married Fern 
 Notestine. He is a farmer, and they live at Trivoli, Ills. 
 They have three children, Richard, Edith and Harold. 
 
 (9) Robert H., born November 2nd, 1884, lives in 
 Kansas City, Kas., and is a mail clerk. Married Mamie 
 Caldwell. They have two children, Alberta and Robert. 
 The mother died June 7, 1917.
 
 66 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (10) Roy George, born November 24th, 1890, mar- 
 ried Jessie Quick, a native of Bade County, lives and is 
 farming on the home place. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory are living practically a retired 
 life on their farm. He is a Republican in politics, but 
 has never desired a public office, preferring a quiet home 
 life and the prosecution of his farming industries. lie has 
 always taken an active part in school matters and has 
 served many years as a member of the school board. He 
 is an active member of the G. A. R., and Mrs. Gregory 
 takes great delight in the \V. R. 0. Mr. Gregory's mother 
 was a lineal descendant of General Nathaniel Greene. 
 Three of Mr. Gregory's boys served in the Spanish-Ameri- 
 can war, Lucien, Edgar and Orange. Mr. and Mrs. 
 Gregory celebrated their 50th (Golden) wedding anniver- 
 sary in November, 1916. 
 
 JOHN A. HALL. 
 
 One of the most prominent business men of Dade 
 County is John A. Hall of Corey and Greenfield. He is 
 a native of Dade County having been born here March 6, 
 1861. He is a son of Adam Hall and Lucinda (Coose) 
 his wife, natives of Kentucky and Lincoln County, Mo., 
 respectively. Adam Hall was brought to Missouri in 1826 
 by his father, John Hall who was one of the very early set- 
 tlers of northern Missouri. Adam Hall and his wife wcie 
 married in Lincoln County and came south to Dade County 
 in I860. They rented land for a time, later buying a farm 
 upon which they lived until their deaths. Mr. Hall served 
 in the Sixth Missouri State Militia during the Civil War. 
 
 John A. Hall is a self-made man in every sense of the 
 word. He has practically supported himself since he was 
 lf> years of age. The first money that he ever earned was 
 for working out at $6.fjO per month in the winter and $10 
 during the summer season. His opportunity for schooling 
 was exceedingly limited, although at present time he is by 
 no means an uneducated man, having improved every op- 
 portunity for self-education by reading and observation.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 67 
 
 He early worked in the mines, bought and sold mining and 
 farming property and is today considered one of our sub- 
 stantial citizens. He was married December 3, 1882 to 
 Martha J. Bennett, who was born November 12, 1864, in 
 Jefferson County, Illinois, a daughter of Andrew and Mary 
 (Scott) Bennett, who emigrated to Missouri in 1866 and 
 became prominent farmers of Dade County, was born 
 November 24, 1826. He died February 1, 1897; she Feb- 
 ruary 21, 1830, and died October 15, 1899. 
 
 To John A. Hall and his wife were born 14 children, 
 four of whom died in infancy. Those living are: Clyde M., 
 born December 6, 1883, married Kate Glenn and lives in 
 Corey; John Calvin, born, September 16, 1885 married 
 Lissie Cantrell and live near Dadeville; Ada 0., born 
 August 5, 1892, married Charles Glenn, a farmer of Dade 
 County; Charles A., born October 23, 1894, married Bertie 
 Glenn, a resident of Corey; Veda, born January 10, 1898, 
 is living at home ; Vada, born January 6, 1900, married 
 Ad Morgan, a farmer living near Dadeville; Howard A., 
 born December 3, 1903; Loyd Forrest, born December 13, 
 1905; Vida, born September 10, 1910 and Theodore Roose- 
 velt, born May 13, 1912, all living at home. 
 
 At present Mr. Hall is a large dealer in mining prop- 
 erty and is practically buying the entire output of the Zinc 
 and lead mines of Dade County. He is also a farmer own- 
 ing 200 acres in one tract, one-quarter interest of a 106- 
 acre tract, one-third interest in an eighty, and one-half in- 
 terest in a forty. 186 acres of this is good mining land. 
 Mr. Hall is one of our foremost business men and the 
 money he pays out annually for ore produced within the 
 boundaries of this comity is safely estimated at $50,000.00. 
 For twenty years the miners of this county have depended 
 upon John Hall to dispose of their ore, and to say that 
 he has always treated them fair and square is beyond 
 doubt. Mr. Hall has ahvays been a republican and very 
 active in the counsels of his party. He served as deputy 
 Sheriff for a term of four years in 1900. John Hall's 
 word is as good as his bond. His is known to every 
 man, woman and child in this county and his reputation
 
 68 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 for honesty in all his business dealings is unquestioned. 
 He is one of our native sons of whom we are justly 
 proud. 
 
 HON. J. WILLIAM HANKINS. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, January 27th, 
 1879, son of George AY. and Ann (Dunn) Hankins, both 
 natives of Dade County, the father having been born near 
 Everton in 1854. They were married in Dade County 
 about the year 1878 and settled on a farm. He is still liv- 
 ing on a farm south of Everton. The mother died in 1880. 
 J. William Hankins was the only child of this marriage to 
 grow to riaturity. His father, for a second wife married 
 Rebecca Dilday a descendent of a pioneer of Dade County 
 family. His father is a Republican in politics and a mem- 
 ber of the A. F. & A. M. lie has not been a farmer all his 
 life, but is now in business at Picher, ()kla. He was in the 
 hardware business in Everton for about 12 or 14 years and 
 was one of the prominent citizens of that place. 
 
 J. William Hankins received most of his education in 
 Dade county, attending first the common schools and the 
 High School in Everton and later the William Jewel col- 
 lege at Liberty. He remained at home on the farm up to 
 the date of his marriage, February llth, 1900 to Miss 
 Edith Dickinson, a native of Indiana, born in 1881, came 
 to Dade county with her parents about 1882,. 
 
 Five children were born of this marriage: 
 
 (1) Howard D., horn February llth, 1901. 
 
 (2) Reta Xellene, born April 1,'Uh, 1904. 
 
 (3) Mary Etheline, born September 2nd, 1910. 
 
 (4) Elizabeth Rebecca, born January 27th, 1914. 
 
 (5) James William, born January 5th, 1916. 
 
 Mr. Hankins lives on his father's old homestead about 
 one mile south of Fverton. He is engaged in general 
 farming, fruit farming and dairying. He operates a farm 
 of 120 acres and is successful. He keeps Jersey cattle and 
 a good grade of hogs.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 69 
 
 In politics Mr. Hankins is an active Republican, a 
 member of the school board and enthusiastically in favor of 
 good roads. In 1914 he was elected to the Missouri Legis- 
 lature and served one term. During the session he was a 
 member of the Elections, Constitutional Amendment and 
 Township Organization Committees. He was succeeded by 
 Hon. W. S. Pelts, and was by appointment made Minority 
 Clerk of the 49th General Assembly. 
 
 Mr. Hankins is a prominent member of the Baptist 
 church and was licensed to preach in 1902 which occupa- 
 tion he follows in connection with his farming enterprises. 
 
 Mr. Hankins is what is generally styled a self-made 
 man, having no rich relatives or influential friends to 
 boost him. The progress he has made in the world has 
 been due largely to his own efforts. He is a man of strong 
 will power, courageous and energetic, and pursues his ob- 
 jects in life with great determination. While in the Mis- 
 souri Legislature his vote was always recorded in favor 
 of the farmer and laboring man, and his efforts were di- 
 rected especially in the interest of the rural schools. It 
 is needless to state, also, that upon all moral questions 
 coming before the legislature, Mr. Hankins lifted his voice 
 and cast his vote in the right direction. 
 
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 WILLIAM HARPER. 
 
 The older members of the Harper family were natives 
 of England and their early life was as stormy, tempestu- 
 ous and full of danger as the ocean between this and their 
 native land. 
 
 William Harper, the subject of this sketch, was born 
 in Norfolk, England, April llth, 1843, son of Benjamin 
 and Mary (Pendel) Harper, both of whom were natives 
 of England, were married and raised a family of nine 
 children there. 
 
 William was next to the youngest in point of birth. 
 In the fall of 1852 an older brother, Joseph, came to 
 America. He was the forerunner of the Harper family 
 in the United States. The vessel upon which Joseph
 
 70 HISTORY OF UADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 sailed encountered stormy weather and was buffeted by 
 wind and wave for eight weeks, and was finally wrecked 
 on the Portuguese Islands, but after some delay Joseph 
 finally landed in New York, where he farmed for two 
 years, then emigrated to Wisconsin, farming there for 
 \'l years, alter which he took up a homestead in Minne- 
 sota, upon which he resided seven or eight years, going 
 from there to Nebraska, where he bought land and lived 
 till the time of his death. 
 
 In the spring of K,.'5 hi.- father came over, bringing 
 three of his boys with him, lienjamin, Henry and John, 
 leaving the mother and smaller children behind. The 
 following fall the mother took sail with the remaining 
 four children, William, Martha, Mary and Sarah, who 
 was then married to lienry Kitteringham, who accompa- 
 nied them, his other sister, Alice, having previously sailed 
 with her sister-in-law in IS'rJ. On the way over cholera 
 broke out on shipboard, with no attending physician, 
 and 4-' pas-eiigers died and were buried at sea, among 
 them William's mother. The remainder of the family 
 settled in New York for a time, where his father died in 
 J^o.") in Pennlsville. 
 
 William Harper eventually went to Wisconsin, where 
 he stayed a number of years, then to Minnesota. He 
 followed farming. At the breaking out of the Civil war 
 he enlisted in the Fnion army in Company E, Eighth 
 Wisconsin Volunteer Iniantry, under Captain William 
 ('. Young, and served three years under Colonel George W. 
 Robins. Few soldiers saw more of the war or engaged 
 in more- important battles, the very mention of which 
 causes th<- hair to stand on end. Among them were the 
 following: Frederickstown, New Madrid, Island No. 10, 
 Farmington, Cornith, luka. Holly Springs, Jackson, 
 Champion's Hill, Mechanicsbiirg, \ icksburg, Shreavesport, 
 Nashville, TiiM-ombc, (Jermantown and (luntown. He was 
 never wounded or taken prisoner. He was discharged at 
 Memphis, Tenn., September Kith, 1Mi4, and returned home. 
 
 He was married in Fairboult County, Minnesota, 
 August LJ.'h'd, IMJS, to Carrie Laws, who was born in
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 71 
 
 England April 24th, 1850, daughter of Major and Maria 
 (Hensbey) Laws, both born in England, married there, 
 came to the United States in 185S, settled in Iowa, near 
 the north line of the state, where 1 they farmed and where 
 they also both died. 
 
 At about the time of his marriage William Harper 
 took up a homestead of 1(>0 acres, where they lived for 
 five years, then removed to Iowa, where he bought a 40- 
 acre tract of land, which he worked, and also worked out 
 till coming to Dade County in 1888. On his arrival in 
 Dado County he bought SO acres of land in Center Town- 
 ship, north of Greenfield, where he now lives and which 
 he still owns. Here he farmed and prospered, buying an 
 additional 40 acres, making him 120 acres in one body. 
 They are now living practically a retired life in comfort 
 and contentment. 
 
 William Harper and wife have been blessed with a 
 family of H) children, all of whom are living: 
 
 (1) Edwin E., born February 8th, 1870, married 
 Emma Oakley, a native of Dade County. They live in 
 Plattville, Weld County, Colorado, where they are home- 
 stead farmers. 
 
 (2) Frederick W., born September 3rd, 1872, mar- 
 ried Belle Smith of Minnesota. They live in Idaho and 
 have a family of six children, Eva, Myrtle, Eddie, Ernest, 
 Gerald and Elmer. 
 
 (.']) Ellen M., born December 15th, 1873, married 
 Philip Duffy a Dade County farmer. They have two chil- 
 dren, Neva and Raymond. 
 
 (4) Charles W., born September 22nd, 1876, mar- 
 ried Millie Judd of Greenfield, live in Sac Township and 
 have 10 children, Orvil, William, Eliza, Ethel, Florence, 
 Elsie, Lena, John, Josie and Lee. 
 
 (5) Edith E., born October 3rd, 1878, married David 
 Vaughn of Dade County, live in Sac Township, and have 
 four children, Virgil, Bertha, Osa and Goldie. 
 
 (6) Florence S., born October 30th, 1880, educated 
 in the schools of Dade Ctunty, attended Ozark College,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 has taught throe terms of school in franklin district, and 
 is still living at home. 
 
 (7) Sherman J., born January 1st, 1883, married 
 Leoua Williams, live in West Center Township. They 
 have five children, Floyd, Gladys, Bernice, Ora and 
 Blanche. 
 
 (8) Mary A., born February 2nd, 1885, married 
 Arthur Rose, a farmer, living in Oklahoma. They have 
 three children, Maurice, Archie and Vera. 
 
 (9) Carrie A., horn January 1st, 1887, married Hugh 
 Duffy, a farmer in North Township. They have six chil- 
 dren, Oda, Theinia, Mabel. Earl, Carl and AVilma. 
 
 (10) Ilarrie 11, born October 19th, 1889, in Dade 
 County, married Jessie Owens of Greenfield and live in 
 North Center Township, working the home farm. They 
 have two children, Eugenia and Dorothy. 
 
 By the above record it will be seen that Mr. and 
 Mrs. Harper have 08 living grandchildren. 
 
 Mr. Harper is a member of the G. A. R. Post at 
 Greenfield, a Republican in politics, never aspired to hold 
 an ofiice, preferring a quiet home life and its enjoy- 
 ments to the turmoil of the political whirl. 
 
 JUDGE G. W. HAMIC. 
 
 Was horn in East Tennessee on the 1st day of April, 
 1840, son of Martin and Xancy (Magee) Hamic, both na- 
 tives of Tennessee, where they were married and where 
 they both died. They were farmeis and had a family 
 of six children, George W. being fourth in point of birth. 
 All stayed in Tennessee except James, who came to Dade 
 County about 187:1 He followed farming in Dade County 
 four of five years and then returned to Tennessee, where 
 he died. 
 
 George W. Hamic came to Dade County in 1870. He 
 had followed farming in Tennessee up to that time. Par f 
 of the trip was made by railway and partly by wagon. 
 He settled on a farm about one and one-half miles south 
 of South Greenfield. He first bought an unimproved 80
 
 AMANDA (LACK) IIVAVS.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 73 
 
 acres of land, upon which ho built a log house, cleared 
 out most of it and did \vell in fanning. In 1874 he 
 erected a good log house and outbuildings, and was mar- 
 ried to Sarah Bowman September 14th, 1874. She was 
 born in Tennessee May 27th, 184!). daughter of John and 
 Elizabeth (Evans) Bowman. They came to Dade County 
 about 1868 and settled about one and one-half miles south 
 of South Greenfield. They were farmers and very suc- 
 cessful, lie died in Dade County, and her mother re- 
 turned to Tennessee, and died there. 
 
 G. W. Hamic and wife retired from active farm work 
 in 1913 and moved to South Greenfield, where he bought 
 a fine, comfortable home. They arc the parents of five 
 children, all living: 
 
 (1) Yidie Ellen, born July 8th, 1875, married Robert 
 Jeffreys, a Dade County farmer. They have one child, 
 Edgar. 
 
 (2) William David, born March 10th, 1877, married 
 Carrie Grewell, a native of Colorado. He is a barber of 
 Loveland, Colo., and they have one child, AYilla M. 
 
 (3) May Elizabeth, born September 3rd, 1884, mar- 
 ried Ellis Tatum of Everton, Mo., the Frisco railroad 
 agent. They have one child, Paul Ellis. 
 
 (4) Albert AY., born May 22nd, 1887, married Irene 
 Steed, a native of Kansas. He lives in Kansas City and 
 is with Montgomery, Ward & Co. They have three chil- 
 dren, Albert, William Robert and George. 
 
 (5) Efrie, born February 19th, 1890. She is at homo. 
 Mr. Hamic is a Republican in politics and was 
 
 elected judge of the county court in Dade County in 1904 
 on that ticket, and served with distinction for one term. 
 As a judge, he was always fair, clear-headed and impar- 
 tial. He has served as director on the local school board 
 for many years. He sold his fine farm in 1917. He has 
 always been a prominent man in local affairs and a 
 leader in public enterprises. 
 
 George W. Hamic is a veteran of the Civil war, 
 having enlisted in Company D, First Tennessee Infantry, 
 under Captain J. W. Branson, and served three years and
 
 74 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 -10 days. He was engaged in the battles of Murphrees- 
 boro, Chattanooga, and was with Sherman in his march 
 "From Atlanta to the Sea." He was discharged at Xash- 
 ville, Trim., September 17th, 1804. 
 
 Mr. Hamie is a man \\lio enjoys the confidence and 
 respect of his neighbors, a (jniet, unassuming- man of few 
 words, but firm and resolute in his undertakings. Dade 
 County boasts of no better citizen than Judge George \V. 
 Mamie. 
 
 HUGH HARRISON. 
 
 Was born in Giveniield, Mo., June 4th, 1874, a son of 
 John Harrison, who died in Greenfield, Mo., in the year 
 1D17 at the age of !>:} year>. The elder Harrison was of 
 English ancestry. Hugh Harrison was raised in Green- 
 field, attended the public schools, spent several years in 
 the Advocate office, and was assistant postmaster under 
 \V. K*. Howies in the Cleveland administration. He was 
 employed in that vocation for four years, and in 18D8 he 
 engaged in the furniture business with his brothers, Edwin 
 and Charles, under the style and firm name of Harrison 
 Hros., in which business he is still engaged. 
 
 lie was married in October, 1S ( .)S, to Eleanor Kate 
 Shafer, who was born in Greenfield in 1*74, a daughter 
 of Judge L. \V. and Jennie (Howies) Shafer, her father 
 in his lifetime having served a part of one term as circuit 
 judge of the Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit. 
 
 In politics Mr. Harrison is an active Democrat. Era- 
 ternally he is a member of all four branches of the A. E. 
 vV A. M., and has filled the various official positions in the 
 Masonic, M. \V. A. and \V. O. \V. lodges. He is an expert 
 embalmer and undertaker, and enjoys a splendid business, 
 both in the furniture and the undertaking departments. 
 Mrs. Harrison is a lady of culture and refinement, of a 
 splendid family, active in club work, and successfully 
 manages the business of Harrison Hros. on occasions of 
 temporary absence of her husband.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 75 
 
 ALBERT CLINTON HAYWARD. 
 
 Among the venerable native sons of Dade County, 
 none is more worthy of an honorable mention than the 
 gentleman whose name stands at the head of this article. 
 Mr. Hayward was born in Dade County July 22nd, 1842, 
 and has spent his life in our midst. The son of Edward 
 and Caroline (Smith) Hayward, he is a native of Buffalo, 
 N. Y., while his wife was born in Eastern Tennessee. He 
 was a musician and an exceptionally fine dancer, as were 
 all of his sons. He made a trip from Buffalo, N. Y., to 
 Detroit, Mich., on skates, by way of Lake Erie, beating 
 train time, the year he was 21 years old. 
 
 Mr. Hayward Sr. enlisted in the United States army 
 and served in the Black Hawk war, and later drifted into 
 Dade County, where he found and married his wife in 
 1840. Miss Smith was a daughter of one of the first pio- 
 neer families of this section of Missouri. lie was a ship- 
 builder and a skilled carpenter by trade, and it is a well 
 known fact that he built a great many of the early build- 
 ings of the county, among them the mill at Hulston, which 
 was called Pemberton Mills at that early date. He died 
 here in 1896, while his wife had preceded him, passing 
 away in 1883. They raised a large and useful family. 
 Albert was the oldest, and the following is a complete 
 list, giving their places of residence as far as is known: 
 AVilliam Dixon and Meridith are residents of Kansas; 
 Almira, now Mrs Gains Carmack of Canada ; Emma, who 
 married C. L. Pyle, is now deceased: John lives near 
 Neola, Dade County; Edward died about 18%; Bettie, now 
 Mrs. William MeCracken of Arkansas; Charles is in Cedar 
 County, Missouri; Roberta, now Mrs. Morgan Litle of 
 Dade County, and Matilda married Anna Pyle and is 
 deceased. Albert C. Hayward was a wide-awake and in- 
 dustrious youth. He remained at home, working, until 
 the war broke out, when he enlisted November 1st, 1861, 
 in Company E, Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and 
 served two years and four months, and was discharged at 
 St. Louis, Mo., February 17th, 1864, on account of dis-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ability. He returned home in a weakened condition, was 
 nominated on the Republican ticket for county assessor 
 and was elected in 18(55, and soon after, on March 15th, 
 1800, was married to Harriet Adelia Hector, who was a 
 native of Tennessee, born September 12th, 1847, and a 
 daughter of Grigsby and Angeline (Butler) Rector, both 
 natives of Tennessee, and married there in 1845, and emi- 
 grated to Dade County in 1852, settling on 100 acres of 
 government land near Dadeville. Grigsby Rector enlisted 
 in the Confederate army and was killed while in active 
 service in Arkansas, but no records are obtainable as to 
 the circumstances. Mrs. Rector is still living, at the ad- 
 vanced age of 88 years, making her home with Mr. and 
 Mrs. Hay ward. Of her six children, with whom she was 
 left and foi whom she had to provide during the war, 
 there are four now living. They are Mrs. I lay ward, Mrs. 
 L. C. Dunaway of Dadeville, Mrs. Dr. C. K Wilson of 
 Memphis, Tex., and Mrs. David Tackett of Stockton, Cedar 
 County, Missouri. 
 
 Mr. Hay ward, subject of this sketch, followed the 
 carpenter trade and also fanned, but did not secure any 
 land in his own name until 1807, when he bought 120 acres 
 in Sac Township. This was partly improved, had a small 
 low house and little land cleared, and upon this tract he 
 lived for 21 years, prospered, and added several small 
 tracts. In 1*88 he sold out his Sac Township holdings 
 and bought 240 acres of improved land in North Morgan 
 Township, where he now lives in a nice, large frame resi- 
 dence. H<> 1ms prospered greatly and is now considered 
 one of the wealthy fanners of that section of the county. 
 His present land holdings comprise his original purchase 
 of 2-40 acre- and a fine 120 adjoining him on the east and 
 100 acres in section 11 still further east, making 520 acres 
 of the finest land the county affords. Mr. and Mrs. Hay- 
 ward have been blessed with a fine family, of whom they 
 are justly proud. There are six children living, as follows: 
 Ina. born April 2!>th, 1874, married F. M. Perkins, lives 
 in Cedar County and have two children, Ombra Marion 
 and Amos Ilayward Perkins; Albert Clinton, born April
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 77 
 
 27th, 1876, lives in Springfield, where he is a prominent 
 attorney, and has one child, named Edgar Marion Albert 
 Hayward; Ada Madge, born June 29th, 1876, is a finely- 
 educated young woman, and is living at home with her 
 parents; Hubert II., born June 22nd, 1882, is a business 
 man of Greenfield; William Henry, born July 25th, 1886, is 
 working the home place, and Homer, born September 24th, 
 1888, lives in Dadeville. 
 
 Mr. Hayward, as well as members of his family, are 
 much interested in good public schools and have been 
 active in their advancement, Mr. Hayward having served 
 on the school board for over 30 years, and his wife was 
 a teacher for some years before her marriage, while Miss 
 Ada Madge, after receiving a fine education at the Evert.cn 
 High School and the State Normal at Springfield and the 
 Normal at Warrensburg, spent ten years in teaching in 
 Dade, Cedar and Polk Counties. In politics Mr. Play ward 
 is a Republican and stands high in the councils of his 
 party. He is now township collector. Mr. Hayward is a 
 broad-minded business man, always ready to help with 
 his time and money any enterprise for the good of the 
 county. Ho is a booster for good roads, progressive 
 enough to own and drive an automobile, a member of the 
 Christian church, in which he is prominent, as is his wife, 
 a member of the G. A. R. at Springfield, and an all-around, 
 highly-respected and desirable citizen, and a man we all 
 delight to honor. May he live long among us and enjoy 
 his declining years to the full. His is a life well worthy 
 of emulation bv our children and their children's children. 
 
 EX-JUDGE JOEL T. HEMBREE. 
 
 Deceased. 
 
 The late Joel T. Hembree was one of Dade County's 
 foremost citizens. He was born in Roane County, Ten- 
 nessee, October 21, 1824, and was the son of Isaac and 
 Mary (Blake) Hembree, and the grandson of Joel Hem- 
 bree, wlio was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. and 
 who emigrated to Roane Conntv, Tennessee, in 1806.
 
 78 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Isaac Hembrec was born in Startensburg District, 
 South Carolina, in 1796, and was of Welch ancestry. He 
 was but 10 years of age when he went with his parents to 
 Tennessee, and in that state grew to manhood. He was 
 married in Roane County in 1823, and in 1852 came to 
 Cedar County, Missouri, locating one-half mile east of 
 Stockton, lie died in 1864, having been very prominent 
 in Cedar County affairs, and served as judge of that 
 county. He was a soldier of the war of 1812 and was 
 twice married. His second wife was Miss Selissa S. Price, 
 a native of Tennessee, who died in 1883. Mr. Hembree's 
 first wife, Mary Blake, was born in Roane County, Ten- 
 nessee, in 1S03, and died in 1836. She was the mother of 
 seven children, Joel T. being the eldest. He was reared 
 to farming, and also assisted his father in running a 
 mill and cotton gin, was proficient in operating a ma- 
 chine, and also assisted his father in running a distillery. 
 In February, 1850, he married Miss Nancy Hembree, a 
 cousin, who was born in Roane County, Tennessee, in 1830. 
 Two children were born to them, Marrietta C., who mar- 
 ried \V. C. Marcum, who are now both deceased, and 
 Charles C., who is now a resident of New York City. The 
 same year of his marriage Mr. Hembree left his native 
 ^tate and moved to Dade County, Missouri, locating six 
 miles northeast of Greenfield. He was a large land-owner, 
 po>sessing some 1.200 acres, and was a very successful 
 farmer. August 12th, 1M>2, he enlisted in the Enrolled 
 Militia, and in November of the following year he enlisted 
 in Company F, Fifteenth Missouri Cavalry, serving until 
 July 1, lS(Jf), when he was discharged at Springfield, Mo. 
 He was a brave and gallant soldier and was promoted to 
 the rank of second lieutenant. 
 
 Mr. llembree was a Democrat in politics up to the 
 war, his fir>t presidential vote being cast for General 
 ('ass in ls4s. Since and during the war he affiliated with 
 the Republican party. After the war he returned to 
 farming, which he continued until 1887, when he entered 
 the milling business. In 1 Sf>4 he lost his wife, and in 
 April of the subsequent year he married Miss Nancy Hays,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 79 
 
 a native of Indiana, born in 1834. Kour children were 
 the result of this union, as follows: Louis J., who is 
 living in Idaho; Hugh A. of Los Angeles, Cal.; Isaac A., 
 living near Seybert, Dade County, and Harriett C., who 
 died young. Mrs. Heinbree died in January, 1864. In 
 March of that same year Mr. llembree married Miss 
 Sarah J. Marcum, who was born in Tennessee December 
 29th, 1843, ><} daughter of John \V. and Melissa (Craig) 
 Marcum, natives of Tennessee and Kentucky, respectively. 
 They came to Dade County in 185(5, settling six miles 
 northeast of Greenfield, \vhere they bought and entered 
 land living there until their demise. They were both buried 
 in the Hays cemetery. To this couple were born five chil- 
 dren, of whom Mrs. Hembree was the oldest. 
 
 To Joel T. Hembree and his wife, Sarah J. Marcum, 
 were born ten children, namely, Mollie, born September 
 24th, 1805, is living with her mother at Everton, Mo.; 
 Ida M.. born August 23, 1867, is now Mrs. Robert Brock- 
 man of Carthage, Mo., and they have two children, Harry 
 B., born January 1st, 1889, married Chloe Baldridge, a 
 native of Iowa, and they have two children, Robert and 
 Catherine, they residing in Sedalia, Mo., and Mary, born 
 March 6th, 1892, is now Mrs. Ernest A. Mayabb of Joplin, 
 Mo.; Otis C., born March 14, 1869, married Martha Hem- 
 bree, and they have three boys, Mary G., James and 
 Belton. He is a prominent farmer of Cedar County. 
 Sarah Annis, born May 17, 1872, married Thomas A. 
 Sharp, a prominent business man of Springfield, Mo. 
 They have one child, Sallie, born July 9th, 1907. Maud.', 
 born July 14th, 1877, is the wife of Judge John J. Mac- 
 Connell, a complete sketch of whom may be found else- 
 where. Joel M., born May 28th, 1875, married Grace 
 Smith, a native of Indiana, and they are the parents of 
 five children, namely, Sadie, Mildred, Joel Reeves, 'Laura 
 and Susie Lucile. They reside in Kelso, Wash. Susie L., 
 born April 25, 1877, is now Mrs. Frank Carlock of Ever- 
 ton. Grant, born September 28th, 1879, married Lillie 
 McConnell, a native of Virginia, where they are now liv- 
 ing. They have four children, George, Kathryn, Lucile
 
 SO HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and Joel Frank. James G., born July 7th, 1881, is a 
 miner of Kellog, Idaho. Dana Byrd, born July 20th, 1883, 
 is a resident of Long Beach, Cal. 
 
 Joel T. Hembree served as presiding judge of the 
 county court for four years and was public administrator 
 for two years. He was a member of the Masonic frater- 
 nity in Greenfield Lodge No. 446 and was also a member 
 of the Greenfield Post Xo. 75, G. A. R. He was a member 
 of the Christian church. He died August 21, 1913, at the 
 advaned age of 89 years, after having lived a life of ex- 
 treme activity and of great usefulness to his county and 
 .state. He was a man beloved by all. His descendants 
 are among our very best citizens, and Dade County will 
 ever keep green the memory of this fine, Christian gentle- 
 man. His widow, Mrs. Sarah J. Hembree, now resides in 
 her beautiful home at Everton, Mo., where she numbers 
 her friends by the hundreds. Truly, Joel T. Hembree set 
 an example of morality and right living that would be 
 well for our children to follow. He made a success in 
 life and passed away secure in the faith of the Christian 
 church. Peace to his memory. 
 
 OREN V. HEMBREE. 
 
 Was hoi-n in Morgan Township, Dade County, Mis- 
 souri, January 7th, 1855, son of Hugh L. Hembree, who 
 died in 1901 at about the age of 76 years. He came to 
 Dade County with his parents in 1832 and located at 
 Melville. They were farmers. His father's name was 
 James llembree. They remained a while in Dade County 
 and then moved to Arkansas, and in 1842 or 1843 they 
 returned to Dade County. They were originally from 
 Tennessee. They entered and bought land in Morgan 
 Township. Hugh L. llembree was a young man when he 
 came to Dade County. He had the advantage of but little 
 schooling, about three months in all. He served in the 
 I'liion army during the Civil war, but was discharged for 
 disabilities. He had attained the rank of corporal. After
 
 
 
 \v. J. DAVIS.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 81. 
 
 the war he resumed his farming occupation, and died at 
 the home of Oren V. Hembree. 
 
 The mother of Oren V. Hembree was formerly An- 
 nette Bender, a native of Tennessee. She had a common 
 school education, was of German ancestry, a daughter of 
 Samuel Bender, who came from Germany, settled in 
 Tennessee, and later came to Dade County. This was 
 about the year 1840. He was a noted physician and well 
 known in Dade County. He married Mary Dawes, a lady 
 of English ancestry. The Hembrees were of Irish-English 
 extraction. 
 
 Hugh L. Hembree and wife were the parents of 12 
 children, nine of whom grew to maturity. 
 
 Oren V. Hembree was raised on a farm, and attended 
 district school and a select school at Dadeville. At the 
 age of 25 years he began the study of medicine. He at- 
 tended lectures at the St. Louis Medical College and in 
 the Missouri School of Medicine at St. Louis, and finally 
 graduated from the Louisville Medical College, getting 
 his diploma in 1895. He began the practice of his pro- 
 fession in Boone County, Arkansas, and later opened an 
 office in Dadoville. He -practiced a number of years before 
 his final graduation. He continued the practice in Dade- 
 ville till the year 1915, when he moved to Greenfield. 
 
 He is attaining considerable success at the county 
 seat. He was married in 1883 to Etta Stillwell, born in 
 Missouri, but married in Boone County, Arkansas. By 
 this union three children were born, one growing to 
 maturity : 
 
 (1) Greta, born in Dade County in 1892, graduated 
 from Warrenshurg High School and took practically a 
 full course at the "VVarrensburcr State Normal, and after- 
 ward taught school. She was married to Samuel Allen, 
 a farmer, in Boulder. Wyo. She has one child, Leona 
 May, about 2 years old. 
 
 Etta Stilwell Hembree died several years ago, and for 
 his second wife Mr. TTemhreo married Minnie TTawley, 
 born in Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri, in September, 
 1878, daughtor of Harvev and Marv (Shoemaker) Hawlev.
 
 82 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 To this union one child was born, Ariel Maxine, Novem- 
 ber 22nd, 1908. 
 
 Mr. Hembree is a member of the Christian church, 
 while his wife is a member of the Baptist church. He is 
 an Odd Fellow and a member of the W. 0. \V. Politically 
 Dr. Hembree votes the Republican ticket. He holds mem- 
 bership in the Southwest Missouri Medical Association. 
 
 Since coming to Greenfield he has purchased a neat 
 little cottage on Wells street, and is enjoying a good 
 practice in his chosen profession. 
 
 DAVID HIGGINS. 
 
 The enrly life and history of the subject of this 
 sketch was one of poverty, sorrow and adversity. lie was 
 born at Fayetteville, Ark., March L'Oth, 1858, son of Lin- 
 ville Higgins and Sarah (\Yoodrow) Higgins. Both his 
 parents were married in North Carolina and were among 
 a number of families who came 1 west from the old "Tar 
 Heel'' state, and located in Arkansas in an early date, 
 where land was cheap and plentiful. His father took up 
 iand when David was yet a very small boy. Mis mother 
 died about the year 18(>0, and about a year later the next 
 tragedy of his life occurred. His father was called to 
 the door of his home at the dead hour of midnight, and, 
 without warning, was shot seven times and instantly 
 killed. The dastardly deed was the work of "Bush- 
 whackers. 1 ' David was sleeping with his father at the 
 time, and can well remember the bloody incident. His 
 father had two sons in the Civil war, one wearing the 
 blue and the other the gray. John was in the Con- 
 federate service, and afterward died near Greenfield, and 
 his widow still lives in that city. His brother, Moses, 
 .joined the I'liion forces and died of disease in the service. 
 Besides David, there was one other brother, William, who 
 died in Dade County about '20 years ago, and three sis- 
 ters, vi/: .lane, who first married John (.'rider, lie died, 
 and she afterward married Martin Van Horn of Dade 
 County. Both are now deceased. "Nannie, his second sis-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 83 
 
 tor, died in Dado County, single, wlion about 2H yoars of 
 ago. Nina, his yonngost sistor married Witt Vaughn. 
 She diod about the year 1900, leaving a family of three 
 children. 
 
 David Higgins, at the ago of 4 yoars, was brought 
 from Arkansas to Dado County by his older sister and 
 brother, William. They came overland, and, in company 
 with a number of neighbors, settled near Greenfield. 
 
 Young David, during those years, was buffeted from 
 pillar to post, living first with one family and then with 
 another, until finally an old settlor by the name of Paten 
 Gardner took pity on the boy and gave him a home for 
 five years. David was 9 years of age when his oldest 
 brother returned from the war, rented a farm, and, in 
 company with his oldest sister, established a home. It 
 was in this homo that David grow to manhood, attending 
 the neighborhood schools, working out for his board, 
 farming during the summer season and supporting himself 
 while attending Ozark College in Greenfield. 
 
 At the age of "2'2 years he married Eliza Catos, a native 
 of Dado County, who was born December 5th, 1853, a 
 daughter of Xowol Catos and Mary (Snadon) Catos, the 
 former being a native of North Carolina, while the latter 
 was a native of Kentucky. Mr. Catos was a saddler by 
 trade and came to Greenfield at a very early date, when 
 there were but few houses in the town, and opened a store. 
 He did not follow the mercantile occupation long, but 
 became a farmer upon a tract of land containing 80 acres, 
 which ho purchased and which is now within the corpo- 
 rate limits of Greenfield. I a few yoars he sold this tract 
 of land and moved to a farm of 640 acres which his wifo 
 heired from the estate of William Snadon, the grandfather 
 of Mrs. Higgins. 
 
 David Higgins and Eliza Catos wore married on the 
 6th day of August, 1879. Two children were born of this 
 marriage, Lydia Mary, who married James Carr of Green- 
 field, Mo., and L. D. Higgins, each of whom are given an 
 extended mention in another chapter in this history.
 
 84 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Mr. Higgins purchased his first land in Dade County 
 in 1881, a 40-acre tract, all in cultivation, which he still 
 owns. It is located in South Township and comprises a 
 part of his present farm. Since moving upon this land, 
 Mr. Higgins has been prosperous to such an extent that 
 in 1891 he bought 100 acres in Washington Township. 
 He also occupied and cultivated a splendid farm of 180 
 acres which his wife heired from her mother, a daughter 
 of William Snaden. Mr. Higgins has added to his origi 
 nal purchase, until he now has 380 acres in his home place, 
 the 140 acres that he first purchased, or 520 acres in all, 
 after having given a farm to his son, L. D. Higgins. Mrs. 
 Higgins also owns in her own right an undivided one- 
 fifth interest in 320 acres in South Township, which came 
 to her from her uncle, William Snaden, now deceased. 
 
 Mr. Higgins is still actively engaged in farming enter- 
 prises, raising graded Whitoface cattle, buying and selling 
 horses and mules, raising, feeding and shipping one or two 
 carloads of stock each year. 
 
 In politics Mr. Higgins has always affiliated with t'>e 
 Democratic party, and in church membership he belongs 
 to the M. E. church (South.) His office-holding career 
 has been confined to that of school director, which office 
 he has filled for 12 years. He is a director of the R. S. 
 Jacobs Banking Co. of Greenfield, and was one of its 
 original stockholders. He lias always been an ardent sup- 
 porter of the public schools, and exemplifies his road- 
 boosting by personally grading the roads adjoining his 
 farms. His real estate holdings are among the most desir- 
 able, as well as valuable, in Dade County, and he is one 
 among the many old settlers to enjoy the luxury of riding 
 in an up-to-date equipment manufactured by Henry J. 
 Ford. 
 
 LYNVILLE D. HIGGINS. 
 
 Born in Dade County, Missouri, July llth, 1882, son 
 of David and Ann Eliza (Gates) Higgins, the former being 
 a native of South Carolina and the latter a native of Dade
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 8 
 
 County, being a daughter of Xewell Gates, who was one 
 of the leading pioneer citizens and office-holders of Dade 
 County. 
 
 Lynville D. Iliggins entered upon the game of life 
 when he was 18 years of age, following the ancient advice 
 to go west, which he did, landing in Colorado, and for 
 four months worked in a lumber yard, when thought? of 
 the home land and his father's house brought him back 
 to Dade County, where he engaged in farming with his 
 father on the home place till 1904, when he purchased 120 
 acres in Washington Township. At that time the land 
 was poorly improved, but in 1910 he added SO acres to his 
 original purchase, and in September, 1916, his wife pur- 
 chased 1:20 acres adjoining, making a fine farm of 320 
 acres in one block. In 1915 they erected perhaps the 
 finest farm residence in the county, consisting of eight 
 rooms, all elegantly furnished, modern in every respect, 
 hot and cold water throughout, the admiration and delight 
 of everyone who visited them. In less than two years, 
 however, the fire fiend claimed this elegant structure for 
 a victim, causing a total loss, except a few articles of fur- 
 niture. 
 
 Splendid barns and outbuildings were constructed in 
 keeping with the other appointments of the farm. 
 
 Mr. Higgins is an extensive feeder and shipper of live 
 stock. In politics he is a democrat, but not an office- 
 seeker, is a booster for good roads, financially as well as 
 verbally. 
 
 On the 5th day of March, 1904, he was married to 
 Capitola Johnson, a daughter of J. F. Johnson, one of the 
 wealthiest as well as most distinguished citizens of the 
 county. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but came to 
 Dade County in an early day, engaged in milling, farming, 
 banking and money-lending, being successful in every line 
 and at the time of his death left a large estate, both Here 
 and in Pennsylvania. 
 
 Capitola was born November 2nd, 1884, an educated 
 lady of refined tastes and queenly habits, active in Coun- 
 try Club work and sagacious in business.
 
 86 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 To tliis union two children were born: 
 
 (1) Kioise, born December 8th, 1908. 
 
 (2) Mary Frances, born August l>b'th, 1911. 
 
 Mrs. lliggins is a nu inlx-r of tlie Presbyterian church. 
 
 L. B. HIGGINS. 
 
 One of the very prominent men of the western side 
 of Dade County is L. B. lliggins of Cedar Township. He 
 was born in Allegheny County. North Carolina, October 
 loth, 18.">8, a son of William and Mary Ellen (Andrus) 
 lliggins, both natives of North Carolina, where they were 
 married, and came to bade County, Missouri, in 1873, 
 buying a half section of land in Cedar Township. This 
 was raw land, the only improvement being a small house. 
 lie and his family went to work industriously to break and 
 improve the place. They fenced the entire tract with rails. 
 
 When William IIiggin< and his wife came to Missouri 
 they brought a family of seven children, and had one child 
 born to them after their arrival in this country. A brief 
 record of this family is as follows: Yalegia is now Mrs. 
 C. C. Duncan of bade County. Calvin J., who died in 1894, 
 was one of the early school teachers of bade County; he 
 married Sarah Martin, who is also deceased; they raised 
 a. family of three children who are now prominent citizens 
 of this part of Missouri, being Mrs. Gertrude Gray, K. W. 
 Higgins and Grace K. Pearson; the first two named are 
 teachers of Barton County, Missouri. Aby, now Mrs. H. J. 
 Taylor of Barton County. David Iv. lives in Kaston, Colo., 
 where he is farming. Joseph II. is a farmer of bade 
 County. Mollie, now Mrs. K. M. Cross of Dade County. 
 Phoeby is now Mrs. C. A. Martin of Colorado. L. B. is 
 the subject of this review. 
 
 L. B. Iliggins received some schooling in early life, 
 but, of course, was not given the advantages that our chil- 
 dren of today are receiving. He is, however, a well-edu- 
 cated man, having always been a great reader and has 
 profited by observation. He has always lived on the home 
 place, known as the old Higgins homestead, which he now
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 87 
 
 owns. His father passed away about 1895, who at one 
 time owned as much as 640 acres of good land. He gave 
 each of his children a good start in life in the shape of 
 40 acres each, lie was a soldier in the Confederate army, 
 in which he was conscripted, but only served a short time, 
 lie was a republican in politics and a member of the Bap- 
 tist church, and, taken altogether, was a highly-respected 
 Christian gentleman. His wife passed away July 19, 1908. 
 
 L. B. Higgins has made a success of farming and 
 stock raising. He started his farm operations for himself 
 on 80 acres of the original homestead, 40 acres of which 
 he had received from his father, and an adjoining 40 he 
 purchased from one of his brothers. He later bought 80 
 acres adjoining him on the south, making 160 acres in a 
 body, which is one of the fine farms of Cedar Township. 
 This place is all fenced with wire and has good outbuild- 
 ings, and in 1897 Mr. Higgins built a large frame resi- 
 dence. On March '27, 1881, he was married to Lydia L. 
 Taylor, who was born March 28, 1864, in northern Mis- 
 souri, a daughter of Perry H. and Mary R. (Allen) Taylor, 
 who were married in Chariton County, Missouri, and 
 came to Dade County in 1873, settling in Cedar Township, 
 where he carried on farming and merchandising. He was 
 a soldier in the Union army during the Civil war. He 
 died October 13, 1914, while his wife is still living, at the 
 advanced age of 75, at Milford, Mo. They were the par- 
 ents of a fine family, five of whom are now living. They 
 are as follows: Matilda, who is now Mrs. Dr. T. H. 
 Duckett of Milford, Mo.; John \V. Taylor is a resident 
 of Colorado 1 Molly, now Mrs. J. A. Rector of Barton 
 County, Missouri; Laura, now Mrs. AV. M. Crookston of 
 Rock Springs, Wyo. 
 
 To Mr. and Airs. L. B. Higgins have been born two 
 children, as follows: Eva, born October 18, 1884, married 
 E. W. Wagaman, a farmer, of Barton County, and they 
 have three children, May, Blanche and Hester; AVilla, 
 born November 26, 1887, married J. F. Wagaman of 
 Fruita, Colo., where they reside, and have a fine family 
 of five children, named Roy, Paul, Orval, Hazel and Earl
 
 88 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Bryant. Mr. Higgins is an active Kepublican. In 1894 
 he was elected as county assessor, serving two years, dur- 
 ing which time he lived in Greenfield. He has served two 
 years as township assessor, was elected this year (1917) 
 to the same office, and for thirty years has been a member 
 of the school board. He and his wife are consistent mem- 
 bers of the Methodist Episcopal church (South) at Cedar- 
 ville. Fraternally Mr. Higgins is a member of the A. F. 
 & A. M. at Milford, and the Modern Woodmen of America 
 at Jerico. Too much cannot be said of the high standing 
 of this fine family. As a general farmer and stock raiser, 
 Mr. Higgins ranks second to none. He has lived a Chris- 
 tian life, and morally his entire record is above reproach, 
 and he numbers his friends by the hundreds in both Dade 
 and Barton Counties lie is a broad-minded, courteous 
 Christian gentleman, who it is a pleasure to meet and 
 know, and we do not hesitate to place him in the front 
 rank of Dade County's very best citizenship. 
 
 WILLIAM M. HOEL. 
 
 Horn at Lockwood, Mo., November L } 8th, 1881, son of 
 William H. and Mary J. (llollowpeter) Hoel, being the 
 youngest of a family of four children, three of whom are 
 now deceased. His father was a native of New York of 
 English ancestry. Enlisted in the One Hundred and 
 Fourth Pennsylvania Regiment, and served three years in 
 the Civil war, when he was discharged for disability. 
 Came to Dade County about the year 1870, located at 
 King's Point, where, in company with his brother, Charles 
 E. Hoel, he conducted a general merchandise store, until 
 the building of the railroad through the county and the 
 founding of Lock wood, 1881, when they moved to the new 
 town and established one of the first general merchandise 
 stores in the (dace, under the name of Hoel Bros. Of 
 late years, William B. Hoel has been engaged in the real 
 estate business at Lockwood, where he now resides, at 
 the age of 74 years. He is a member of the M. E. church, 
 a local preacher, an Odd Fellow, and also a member of
 
 HOMK OF W. -J. DAVIS, LO< K\VOOI>. 
 
 Taken Six Months After Work Was Started. 
 
 SAMK HOMK TWO VKAHS LATKK.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 89 
 
 the G. A. R., and a Republican in politics. His wife, Mary 
 J. Hoel, was born in Pennsylvania, of Dutch parentage, 
 daughter of Mathias and Mary Hollowpeter, farmers, 
 originally from Holland. She is now deceased. They were 
 the parents of five hildren, their oldest dying in infancy: 
 
 (2) Cora, married Benjamin Langhlin, a Colorado 
 ranchman, botli of whom are now deceased. They had 
 four children. 
 
 (3) Katherine, married C. T. AVooldridge, a real 
 estate man in Kansas City. She is now deceased, leaving 
 two children. 
 
 (4) Gertrude R., married Homer Laughlin, a Colo- 
 rado ranchman. She is now deceased, leaving one child. 
 
 (5) William M. Hoel. 
 
 William M. Hoel was reared to manhood in Lock- 
 wood, lie attended the public schools of the city, entered 
 Marionville College in 1896, taking the scientific course, 
 graduating in 1900, after which he entered a medical 
 school in Kansas City, graduating in 190(3, after which 
 he located at Sheridan, Wyo., in the practice of his pro- 
 fession. In 1912 he returned to Lockwood and took up 
 the general practice of medicine, with splendid success. 
 
 In 1906 he was married to Ella E. Stetzler, a lady of 
 refinement and culture, born at Abilene, Kas., in 1886. 
 She was a daughter of George W. and Jane Stetzler, who 
 moved from Illinois to Kansas and then to Kansas City. 
 He was a general contractor by occupation. 
 
 William M. Hoel and wife are the parents of one 
 child, Luella May, born in 1908. They are both members 
 of the M. E. church. Mr. Hoel united with the Elks at 
 Sheridan, Wyo., is a member of the local W. 0. W., and 
 is its physician, also a member of the American Medical 
 Association. He is a Republican in politics. 
 
 His cottage home is one of the most picturesque in 
 the city, being among the first of the bungalow type to 
 be erected. Mr. Hoel and wife are noted for their hos- 
 pitality and are active in church and civic circles. 
 
 He is now a First Lieutenant in the U. S. Army 
 located at Camp Doniphan, Okla.
 
 1U HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 FREDERICK HODDE. 
 
 Germany has given to this country thousands and 
 thousands ol her native- sons to enrich our citizenship, and 
 To the sons of Germany we are indebted to a large extent 
 i or the wonderful advancement of these, the United States 
 of America. 
 
 Frederick Hodde was born in Westphale, Germany, 
 October 4, 1S.")1, a son of Charles Frederick Jlodde and 
 Mary \Vlieinenn, his wife, lie was born in France in 
 1M)1, and she in France in 1802. His father, grandfather 
 of our subject, Frederick Hodde, was a soldier under 
 General Napoleon, and was in the Russian campaign, 
 where he was frozen to death near Moscow. Russia, in 
 ISO!). Charles Frederick Hodde in later life was a farmer 
 of Germany. They were Lutherans in religious belief 
 and were forced into Germany from France by the Catho- 
 lics, who confiscated their property about the year 18112. 
 They received land from the German government, and 
 here he grew to manhood, was educated and lived until 
 he died, in ISSJ. His wife preceded him, in 18SL 
 
 Frederick Hodde received his education in Germany, 
 and followed the occupation of farming up until he was 
 .'!0 years of age. He married there a Miss Louise Bock, 
 who died about 187!), after bearing him one son, named 
 William Hodde, who is now a prosperous farmer of Dade 
 County, where he married Mary Brunner, and they have 
 live children. Frederick Hodde married as his second 
 wile in Germany Miss Louise Winkelmann in 1871), and in 
 1 xS emigrated to America, coming to Missouri, bringing 
 his new wife and his small son, William. They spent some 
 two vears in St. Louis, where he worked at carpentering 
 and in the lumber business, and came to Dade County in 
 1 SV L'. For the first three years they rented land in Marion 
 Township, then bought 1 (iO acres, upon which they lived 
 for JO years. Here Frederick Hodde prospered exceed- 
 ingly. He \\\->\ added an SO-acre tract, joining, then a 
 !>!) acre tract, then a ,V> acre tract, and built him a very 
 line house. In 1^1) he bought 40 acres, where he now 
 lives, and to thU he has added a '20. lie owned at one
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AXU ITS PEOPLE 91 
 
 time as many as 454 acres of some of the best land that 
 Dado County affords, which speaks volumes, for Frederick 
 Hodde, and also for Dade County, for ho began with prac- 
 tically nothing 1 . His second wife died in September, 1896, 
 leaving six children, as follows: Henry, of Texas; Charles, 
 of North Missouri; Frederick, of Iowa; Minnie, now Mrs. 
 YV. \V. Bohno. of Lockwood Township; Mary, now, Mrs. 
 Fred Pepinbrink, of Grant Township, and Fmma, now 
 Mrs. Ernest Rosenthal, of Iowa. Again, on September 20, 
 J911, Mr. llodde married Anetta (Duncan) Cornell, the 
 widow of \\". F. Cornell, who died in 1904, leaving 1 four 
 children, as follows: Lee Cornell of Colorado; Ara, now 
 Mrs. R. C. DoYault of Nebraska, and mother of one child, 
 Viona; James Cornell of Nebraska, and Lloyd, who was 
 accidentally killed in 1915, at the age of 12 years. 
 
 Frederick Hodde has given all of his children the 
 advantages of tine educations, as well as material help 
 with land, money, etc. He has sold some of his land, 
 but he is still a hard-working man. Ho manages and 
 works some 220 acres, with his usual success. He also 
 owns land in German}'. Fred Hodde is a red-hot Repub- 
 lican, but he does not care to hold office. He ranks, first 
 among our citizenship, into which he was naturalized in 
 the year 1S95. It is indeed a pleasure to meet and know 
 this line gentleman. His home is hospitable 1 , and one can 
 learn much along all lines during a few hours' conversa- 
 tion with this German-American of such wide experience. 
 We are proud to own Frederick Hodde as a citizen of 
 Dade County. lie and his kind have been a blessing to 
 this part of the state of Missouri, and our earnest wish is 
 that he may live long and always remain a citizen of this 
 county, where he is held in the highest esteem by all who 
 know him, and they are many. 
 
 MARTIN VAN BUREN HOLMAN. 
 
 Among the venerable citizens of Dade County, none 
 is better known and respected than Uncle Van Holman, 
 the subject of this sketch. He was born in Overtoil County,
 
 92 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Tennessee, April 4th, 184U, the son of William and Mary 
 Holman, both natives of North Carolina, where they were 
 married, and emigrated to Tennessee over 100 years ago. 
 Uncle Van was the youngest of eleven children that lived 
 to be grown, but out of this large family he is the only one 
 now living. Uncle Van remained in Tennessee until he 
 was 17 years old, when he started north with a party 
 named Carter. He had a team and a little money, so when 
 Mr. Carter decided to locate further east, he pushed on 
 to Dade County, as did his partner and friend, John Belk. 
 lie bought 80 acres of partly improved land in 1859 and 
 stayed on this for some three years, at which time lie 
 moved to Cedar County, buying 280 acres adjoining Stock- 
 ton. Farming this for about five years, he decided to re- 
 turn to good old Dade County, and consequently sold his 
 Cedar County holdings, and bought, in 1870, 320 acres in 
 Polk Township. For some seven years he farmed on this 
 place, then bought a tract of 172 acres, where he now 
 lives, later adding a fine 240 adjoining him on the south 
 and east, which he later gave to his son, Oliver. Uncle 
 Van has always been an industrious citizen and has pros- 
 pered through the years, and by fair dealing has not 
 only become one of the wealthy men of the county, but 
 has won for himself the name of being one of our fore- 
 most citizens, beloved and honored by all, young and old 
 alike. He married, November 15th, 1860, Mrs. Jane (Lang- 
 ford) Holman. She was the daughter of Andy J. Holman, 
 who came to Dade County in 1851, leaving his daughter 
 back in Tennessee, where she had married a Mr. Langford. 
 About 185!) Mr. Langford died, leaving his wife and two 
 children, so Andy Holman, the widow's father, returned 
 to Tennessee, brought her and the children out to Dade, 
 and Uncle Van promptly took possession of her as his 
 wife, for he had known her as a young lady in Ten- 
 nessee. To this union there were eight children, as fol- 
 lows: William S., now deceased, and a sketch of him will 
 be found elsewhere; Newton E., born October 23rd, 1864, 
 married Miss Maggie Cowan and lives in South Morgan 
 Township; Ida Isabel, born in 1867 and died in 1884; Zora,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 5KJ 
 
 born August 5th, 1869, married William Dunn, and lives 
 in Polk County; Oliver and Olive, twins, born May 5th, 
 1872, Olive dying at the age of 7, and Oliver is a farmer 
 of Polk Township (see his sketch in this volume); Landen 
 O., born May 31st, 1875, now a farmer of Cedar County; 
 Fannie, born October 23rd, 1879, now Mrs. Mose Anderson 
 of Polk County. Uncle Van has twenty-nine grandchil- 
 dren. The mother of these children died in 1900, and Mr. 
 Holman married as his second wife Mary Jane Stockton, 
 who was born September llth, 1861, and a daughter of 
 Andrew Jackson Stockton, who was a pioneer of Dade 
 County. Uncle Van served in the state militia for nine 
 months under Captain Morris. He is a Democrat in poli- 
 tics, but never desired to hold office, always preferring to 
 devote his time to his large business interests and his fine 
 family. He is a member of the Christian church. Uncle 
 Van has ranked among our largest land-owners, having 
 held at one time over 2.400 acres. He gave his children 
 good starts in life with fine farms, and so has disposed of 
 all his land except 480 acres, which he rents out, and is 
 taking a well-deserved rest. Mr. Holman has always been 
 liberal with his means and time to further any cause that 
 would help the county. He is in favor of good roads and 
 free public schools. He was one of the organizers of the 
 Citizen's Bank of Walnut Grove, Greene County, and 
 served on its board of directors for many years. He still 
 holds his stock in this bank, but has given up the work 
 on the board to younger men. Truly, this fine old gentle- 
 man is worthy of the high esteem in which he is held. In 
 his declining years he is happy and cheerful, delights to 
 talks of the affairs of the country, and it is a pleasure to 
 visit this kindly gentleman. May lie live long. He has 
 been a blessing to our country through all these years, 
 and we appreciate him to the full. 
 
 OLIVER H. HOLMAN. 
 
 The subject of this sketch was 23 years of age when 
 lie commenced business for himself. During his boyhood
 
 94 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 d'dys he had attended the common schools of the county, 
 and later attended the Dadeville Academy. He worked 
 at home with his father until he married, then bought a 
 I arm of 200 acres in Polk Township on Sac river. He 
 remained on this farm five years, when he sold out and 
 purchased another farm of 240 acres, all in one body, 
 in the same township. At the time of his purchase this 
 place was fairly well improved, but Mr. Holman has 
 cleared out some GO acres, and done lots of fencing and 
 cross-fencing, much of it hog-tight, built new barns, re- 
 modeled the dwelling- house, built a 127-ton silo in 1914, 
 and has added 40 acres to his original purchase, so that 
 now his farm consists of 280 acres. He is a breeder of 
 registered Shorthorn cattle, having a herd of 20 cows 
 and one registered male "Master," also twenty yearlings. 
 He also raises hogs quite extensively, being partial to the 
 Poland-Chinas. Mr. Holman also handles quite a nice 
 Hock of sheep, and finds them to be profitable. 
 
 On the 22nd day of December, 1895, Oliver II. Hol- 
 man was married to Laura Graham, born March 1st, 1874, 
 daughter of Thomas B. and Ann Eliza (Harris) Graham, 
 her father being born March 1st, 1832, and her mother 
 February 27th, 1843, and were married October 6th, 1870. 
 Her father was born in Ray County, Missouri, but came to 
 Cedar County with his father when 9 months old. He 
 still owns the old home place settled by his father in 1832. 
 Mrs. Ilolman was the second of a family of three chil- 
 dren. One brother, James li. Graham, is a business man 
 and postmaster at Centralia, Okla. He married Joie Hart- 
 icy of Cedar County, and now owns about 200 acres of 
 valuable land in Oklahoma. Her sister, Sallie Graham, 
 died single at the age of 35 years. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Ilolman have a family of five children, 
 all at home: 
 
 (1) Thomas V., born Xoveinber 6th, 1896. 
 
 (2) Dwight, born October 16th, 1898. 
 
 (3) Olive Berniece, born May 10th, 1901. 
 
 (4) Rollo Oliver, born January 14th, 1904. 
 
 (5) Laura Eunice, born February 26th, 1910.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 95 
 
 Mrs. Ilolamn is a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 Mr. Holrnan is a Democrat, a wide-awake, progressive, 
 public-spirited man, and a booster for good roads. Has 
 been a member of the school board for three years. 
 
 W. C. HOWELL. 
 
 Was born in Dado County, Missouri, August 4th, 1880, 
 a son of W. E. and Maggie ( Jordan) ITowell, both of whom 
 are living. W. E. ITowell was a native of Ohio and Maggie 
 Jordan was a native of Tennessee. Both came to Dade 
 County at about the close of the Civil war and wore 
 married here. Tie is a farmer of Washington Township. 
 They raised a family of three children: 
 '(1) W. C. Howell is the oldest. 
 
 (2) John D. married Hettie M. Staggs of Clay 
 County, Missouri. They have t\vo living children, Lena 
 and Lucile. 
 
 (3) Bertha, now Mrs. Ernest Russell. They reside 
 in Greene County, Missouri, and have one living child, 
 Myrtle. Mr. Russell is a farmer. 
 
 W. C. Howell received his education in the common 
 schools of Dade County, and remained at home until 1898, 
 working out for six years, and in 1904 bought his first 
 tract of 80 acres of land in Washington Township. He 
 still owns this land. It was fairly well improved at the 
 time he bought it. He was living as a tenant on the G. S. 
 Mitchell farm at the time of his marriage to Joanotto 
 Mitchell April ,>d, 1904. She was born in Dade County 
 May 27th, 1877, daughter of Gorham S. and Louisa (Rabb) 
 Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell was a native of Maine, as also wa 1 - 
 his wife. They were married in Maine in 1 86-> and eam<> 
 to Cook County, Illinois, and bought 80 acres of land, 
 which now joins the city of Chicago. lie kept this land 
 for two or three years and then sold out and came 1o 
 Dade County. This land lias since become immensely 
 valuable. On his arrival he purchased 200 acres of land 
 whore his daughter resides. He carried on genera] farm- 
 ina 1 and stock raising and erected a substantial residence
 
 96 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and log out-buildings. He died on this farm March 3rd, 
 1907 and is buried at Pennsboro. His widow is still living 
 on the old homestead at the age of 74 years. Mr. Mitchell 
 was a Republican in politics, a member of the Cumberland 
 Presbyterian church and the father of three children : 
 
 (1) Fannie, now Mrs. S. W. Cox. 
 
 (2) Flora L., unmarried, lives on the old homestead 
 with her mother. 
 
 (3) Jeanottc, now Mrs. W. C. Howell. W. C. Howell 
 and wife are the parents of two children: 
 
 (1) Edrie, born January 9th, 1906. 
 
 (2) Chalmers, born December 8th, 1913. 
 
 Mr. Howcll is engaged in general farming and has 
 bought out the Mitchell heirs until he now owns 160 acres 
 of the original Mitchell homestead and an adjoining 80 
 acres making 320 acres in Dado county. He has built a 
 fine barn, cleared out over half the place, built a silo of 
 110 tons capacity. His place is well fenced, all hog-tight, 
 cross-fenced, well watered with springs, well and wind- 
 mill. In addition to general farming, Mr. Howell handles 
 a large amount of stock, being a breeder of white-face 
 cattle of which two males and six females are registered. 
 He has a herd of 15 grade cows and feeds and keeps all 
 told about 50 head. He also raises a number of mules for 
 market each year, keeping a fine jack and raises about 14 
 colts and tries to market two or three span of fine mules 
 each year. Mr. I To well also finds sheep raising profitable 
 and lias a small flock on the farm. His machinery is mod- 
 ern and up-to-date. In fact Mr. Howell is a first class 
 Farmer and stock man in every respect. He is a Repub- 
 lican in politics, a member of the Baptist church and be- 
 longs to the W. (). AV. No better man can be found in 
 Washington Township than Mr. Howell, and he and his 
 family enjoy the confidence and respect of the community. 
 
 TAYLOR H. HUNT. 
 
 For forty-seven years Taylor H. Hunt has been a 
 citizen of Dade county and during all this time he has been
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 97 
 
 considered one of our foremost progressive men. Tennes- 
 see has given us many of her very best sons and Mr. Hunt 
 is no exception to the rule. He was born in East Tennes- 
 see, February 6, 1847, a son of Washington and Polly Car- 
 oline (Wilson) Hunt. Mr. Hunt's paternal grand parents 
 were Wm. and Margaret (Finley) Hunt and were natives 
 of the state of Georgia where they were married and came 
 to Tennessee at an early day where he bought a large 
 portion of the Tellico Plains. In Georgia he was the owner 
 of a large gold mining property which he sold for a vast 
 sum of money which was considered a fortune in those 
 early days. Here on this tract of fine land in Tennessee 
 Wm. Hunt and his wife passed away leaving to their eight 
 boys and two girls this large acreage which made each of 
 them a fine home and here Washington Hunt, father of 
 Taylor Hunt, was married and made his home until his 
 death. Taylor Hunt received 100 acres from his father 
 and upon this land he lived for eight years having been 
 married in the mean time to Sarah Lucinda Farmer, on 
 February 6th, 1867. To this union were born three 
 children as follows: Jesse E., born November 27, 1870 
 and married Eva Kirby and they reside in Texas ; Lou T., 
 born May 28, 1872, married Mary Hunt and he is de- 
 ceased ; Laguarda L., born October 6th, 1874, married Hat- 
 tie Lake and they live in Fair Play, Polk county, Missouri 
 where he is a prominent physician. Mr. Hunt married 
 again on February 21, 1886, Miss Alice Wilson, a native of 
 Greene County, Mo., where she was born April 6th, 1860. 
 Her father was a pioneer settler of Greene county. To this 
 second union six children were born and in order of birth 
 they are as follows : Norma D., born June 14th, 1888, has 
 received a fine education, having finished high school at 
 Dadeville and spent some time at the Springfield Normal. 
 She was awarded a life certificate in 1913 and started 
 teaching, first she taught one year at Bona then two 
 years at Pennsboro, two at Everton and two at Richland 
 high while at the present she is teaching in the high 
 school at Bishop, Texas ; Ira A., born September 21, 1889, 
 received fine education having spent three years at Drury
 
 _98 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 college and three years in Washington University at St. 
 Louis where he graduated and was admitted to the bar 
 and is now a prominent attorney of Bishop and Kingsville, 
 Texas; Wm. A., born September 27, 1891, well educated 
 and is farming in Cedar county. He married Bernice 
 Thomason and have a daughter, Irene ; Lillie P., born 
 June 12, 1893, received her education in Dadeville high 
 and Springfield Normal and was given a life certificate 
 in 1913 and is now teaching in the high school at Mount 
 Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri; Finley C., born July 
 19th, 1895, graduate of Everton High School, is at home 
 running the home place ; Lena G., born July 16th, 1897, 
 also finished her education at Everton and Springfield 
 Normal and is now teaching in the public schools near 
 Mount Vernon, Mo. Well may Taylor H. Hunt and his 
 estimable wife be proud of their fine family for they are a 
 credit to our county and we are proud to ow r n them as 
 native sons and daughters. Taylor H. Hunt came to us in 
 1880 and for six years rented land arid farmed, then 
 bought himself a fine farm of 110 acres although unim- 
 proved he soon made it so for he built a small house in 
 1890 and shortly after enlarged it and has continued to 
 improve his home until he now has one of the really at- 
 tractive residences in the county. Mr. Hunt has been a 
 successful farmer and has added to his land until at the 
 present writing, he has 140 acres of as fine land as there 
 is in the county and all of it in cultivation but about ten 
 acres. He has all modern machinery and conveniences in- 
 cluding acetylene gas for lighting. Mr. Hunt has made a 
 practice of keeping good stock and has made a specialty of 
 mules now owning one very fine jack named "Sampson." 
 Mr. Hunt is a democrat in politics and he and his wife 
 belong to the Baptist church of which he is a deacon and 
 also director of building. We always find Mr. Hunt's 
 influence on the side of right and progress, he is a firm be- 
 liever in good roads, free public schools, and temperance. 
 A fine broad minded gentleman is Mr. Hunt, ever ready 
 with his time and means to further any cause for the
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 99 
 
 good of the county, he is a credit to our county and state, 
 may he live long among us. 
 
 R. S. JACOBS BANKING COMPANY. 
 
 The Articles of Association of the R. S. Jacobs Bank- 
 ing Company are dated May 9th, 1892, and the Certificate 
 of Incorporation from the Secretary of State is dated 
 May 12th, 1892, and was filed for record in Dade county, 
 May 14th, 1892. The five directors named in the Articles 
 of Association for the first year were : R. S. Jacobs, John H. 
 Howard, Thomas J. Van Osdell, J. L. Wetzel and Lewis 
 Renfro. 
 
 It was expected to commence business on June 1st, 
 1892, but Thomas J. Van Osdell, who was a director and had 
 been agreed upon for the position of Cashier was seriously 
 sick on that day, and died on June 3rd. 1892. 
 
 The first meeting of the Board of Directors was held 
 June 10th, 1892, and at that time Mason Talbutt was elected 
 a director to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Thomas 
 J. Van Osdell. 
 
 The second meeting of the Board of Directors was held 
 June 13th, 1892, and at that meeting J. L. Wetzel was 
 elected cashier which position he has held to this date 
 and at this meeting the Board of Directors bought of R. S. 
 Jacobs & Co. (a firm composed of R. S. Jacobs and Thorn. 
 J. VanOsdell, who had been engaged in the Private Bank- 
 ing business for several years) the bank building, safe and 
 other fixtures for the sum of twelve thousand dollars. 
 
 R. S. Jacobs was a director and president of the bank 
 from the time of organization to the date of his death, Jan- 
 uary 31st, 1899, and Capt. John H. Howard was then elected 
 president (having been vice president from the beginning) 
 and served until June 16th, 1906, when he resigned. Capt. 
 John H. Howard died September 23rd, 1906. 
 
 Mason Talbutt was elected a director June 10th, 1892, 
 and has been on the board since that date ; was vice presi- 
 dent while Capt. Howard was President, and has been 
 president since June 16th, 1906.
 
 100 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 The dividends paid on each share of stock amount to 
 $237 and were paid semi-annually, and in the meantime the 
 stock has more than doubled in value. 
 
 The present Board of Directors are : Robert S. Long, 
 David Riggings, J. C. Shouse, Ben M. Neale, R. H. Merrill, 
 J. L. Wetzel and Mason Talbutt. The present officers are 
 Mason Talbutt, president; Robert S. Long, vice president; 
 J. L. Wetzel, cashier ; R. H. Merrill, asst. cashier and Leon 
 Hall, clerk. 
 
 The last official statement of this bank, under a call 
 from the state bank commissioner, is dated March 5th, 1917, 
 and is as follows : 
 
 No. 828. 
 
 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. 
 
 Of the financial condition of the R. S. Jacobs Banking 
 Co., at Greenfield, state of Missouri, at the close of business 
 on the 5th day of March, 1917, published in The Vedette, a 
 newspaper printed and published at Greenfield, state of 
 Missouri, on the 15th day of March, 1917. 
 
 RESOURCES. 
 
 Loans and discounts, undoubtedly good on per- 
 sonal or collateral $152,840.47 
 
 Loans, real estate 25,322.93 
 
 Overdrafts 4,689.07 
 
 Bonds and stocks 3,154.06 
 
 Real estate (banking house) 8,500.00 
 
 Furniture and fixtures 2,000.00 
 
 Due from other banks and bankers, subject to 
 
 check 17,038.30 
 
 Cash items 827.76 
 
 Currency 2,748 00 
 
 Specie 6,030.85 
 
 Total $223,151.44 
 
 LIABILITIES. 
 
 Capital stock paid in $ 25,000.00 
 
 Surplus fund 25,000.00
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 101 
 
 Undivided profits, net 3,621.45 
 
 Due to banks and bankers, subject to check 1,468.49 
 
 Individual deposit subject to check 109,181.19 
 
 Time certificates of deposit 58,880.31 
 
 Total $223,151.44 
 
 B. FRANK JOHNSON. 
 
 Born in Cedar County, Missouri, March 31st, 1872, son 
 of John Fletcher and Ellen Amanda (Ridall) Johnson, both 
 now deceased. John Fletcher was a native son of Luzerne 
 county, Pcnn., born March 10th, 1834 and his father was 
 born in England, coming to this country many years ago. 
 John F. Johnson came to Cedar County, Mo., in 1866 and 
 bought 460 acres of land near Cane Hill. He returned to 
 Pennsylvania and married Miss Ellen Amanda Ridall, Fsb- 
 ruary 1st, 1869. She was of English ancestry. This newly 
 married couple came to the Cedar County farm when Se- 
 dalia was the nearest railroad point. When this farm was 
 first purchased the dwelling house consisted of a log cabin, 
 but Mr. Johnson erected a more pretentious domicile be- 
 fore going to Pennsylvania for his bride. The farm was 
 mostly timber land which Mr. Johnson cleared out and im- 
 proved. 
 
 Seeing the possibilities of a good flouring mill with 
 everlasting water power, Mr. Johnson erected and com- 
 pleted a splendid mill at Seybert and started its operation 
 January 1st, 1872, and continued to operate it with suc- 
 cess until 1887. 
 
 His mother, who was formerly Miss Mary Ann Sey- 
 bert was brought to the farm in Cedar county and resided 
 with her son until 1890. About the year 1887 Mr. Johnson 
 sold the Seybert mill to C. W. Montgomery and moved to 
 Greenfield to live. He was one of the organizers of the 
 Bade County Bank and was its first vice president. He 
 was elected its president in 1890 and held that position un- 
 til his death. He died in Greenfield April 6th, 1893 and 
 his wife survived him a few years, departing this life in
 
 102 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Greenfield March 30th, 1916. At one time Mr. Johnson 
 owned more than 2,000 acres of land in Dade and Cedar 
 counties. He was a man of large affairs and owned a 
 large estate in Pennsylvania at the time of his death. 
 
 John F. Johnson was raised in Pennsylvania, quit 
 school at the age of 17 years and entered the mercantile 
 business at Beach Haven and continued therein until 
 1865. He was a man of wide information and practically 
 self educated. 
 
 His first vote in Missouri w T as cast at Madison town- 
 ship in Cedar county and it was one of but two democratic 
 votes cast. In the erection of the Seybert mill the pine 
 lumber was hauled by ox-teams from Fort Scott. Nearly 
 all the machinery was hauled from Boonville. The original 
 wheel that operated the corn burr was made by Marion 
 Swingle. Just a few days before the final touches were 
 put on the mill a flood came and washed out most of the 
 dam. It had to be re-built. Mr. Johnson remodeled the 
 mill in 1881, put in what is known as a combination mill, 
 and afterward took this out and put in a full modern 
 roller plant. This last transformation required about 
 three years. 
 
 In after years Mr. Johnson erected many buildings 
 in Greenfield and remodeled others, among the most im- 
 portant being the old Delmonico Hotel building. 
 
 John F. Johnson was a member of the Baptist church 
 while his wife was a Presbyterian. He was a democrat in 
 politics, served as Presiding Judge of the county court 
 one term. 
 
 Mr. Johnson and wife were the parents of seven 
 children: 
 
 (1) Lottie E., died in 1874 at the age of 4 years. 
 
 (2) B. Frank Johnson. 
 
 (3) Walter P. 
 
 (4) May, married Floyd Van Osdell. 
 
 (5) Carrie, married Phil S. Griffith. 
 
 (6) Capitola, married Lynville D. Higgins. 
 
 (7) Ira.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 103 
 
 B. Frank Johnson was educated in the common 
 schools of Dade county and Ozark college at Greenfield. 
 From 1893 to 1897 he was engaged in the milling business 
 at the old Hoyle water mill, two miles east of Greenfield. 
 In 1897 he moved to a farm in Cedar County consisting of 
 320 acres North of Cane Hill. In 1900 he built a fine 
 modern residence and is extensively engaged in general 
 farming and stock raising. 
 
 On the llth day of May, 1893 he was married to 
 Martha Young, a native of Dade county who was born 
 September 18th, 1870, daughter of Marshall Young, Sr. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are the parents of four child- 
 ren: 
 
 (1) Phyllis, born March 23rd, 1896, in Dade county. 
 She was married to Lawrence Rountree in September, 
 1915, a farmer of Cedar county. They have one child, 
 John Franklin, born September 17th, 1916. 
 
 (2) John Fletcher, born December 7th, 1903. 
 
 (3) Byron, born September 7th, 1909. 
 
 (4) Dorothy, born August 9th, 1914. 
 
 B. Frank Johnson is a democrat in politics, is a pro- 
 gressive citizen and a good roads booster, drives an 
 Overland car and is the owner of the old Marshall Young 
 homestead of 140 acres in Sac Township. 
 
 IRA H. JOHNSON. 
 
 Son of J. F. Johnson, (deceased) a native of Pennsyl- 
 vania, who came to Dade County in an early day and en- 
 gaged in the milling business at Seybert. He was an ex- 
 tensive farmer, stock raiser and feeder and spent the latter 
 part of his life in the city of Greenfield, being President of 
 the Dade County Bank and presiding Judge of the County 
 Court. He was a man of large means and left a valuable 
 estate both in Dade County and in his native state Penn- 
 sylvania. 
 
 Ira H. Johnson was born in Dade County October 17th, 
 1885, was married November 1st, 1908 to Dena Montgomery, 
 born July 13th, 1885, a daughter ofBenjamin Montgomery
 
 104 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 who resides near Cane Hill in Cedar County, To this union 
 were born three children: 
 
 (1) Edna, born September 7th, 1909, is now attending 
 school. 
 
 (2) Beatrice, born August 19, 1912. 
 
 (3) Ira Harold, born June 28, 1914. 
 
 Mr. Johnson is a farmer and owns a farm of 360 acres 
 in Ernest Township, all finely improved, where he resides, 
 and a farm of 260 acres in Center Township west of Green- 
 field. He devotes his entire time to his farming and stock 
 feeding enterprises although he is a large stockholder in 
 the Dade County Bank at Greenfield. He has erected a 
 splendid 8-room dwelling house on his farm and surrounded 
 the same with good out-buildings and many other improve- 
 ments. It is decidedly the best improved farm in the 
 Township. The farm water supply is obtained from 
 a never failing well 300 feet deep. Mr. Johnson handles 
 from 4 to 6 car loads of cattle and hogs each year. 
 
 Politically Mr. Johnson has always voted the Democrat 
 ticket. He supports and attends the Christian church, 
 drives a Ford car and is a booster for good roads. His 
 farm reflects the energy and industry of its proprietor, 
 and his home is one of happiness, contentment and pros- 
 perity. 
 
 JOHN HARRISON. 
 Deeased. 
 
 Among the noted pioneers of Greenfield few were 
 better known and none more highly esteemed and re- 
 spected than the subject of this sketch. John Harrison 
 was born in Boone County, Missouri, May 22nd, 1825, and 
 diod at the home of his son, Edwin Harrison, in Green- 
 field, Mo., in November, 1916. He was the son of George 
 and Malinda (Lynes) Harrison, and the grandson of John 
 and Elizabeth (Harris) Harrison. George Harrison was 
 born in Alexander, Va., September 3rd, 1800, and was 
 left an orphan when but a small boy. After the death of 
 his parents he was taken by his uncle, a Mr. Dennis, who
 
 WILLIAM RAUBINGER
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 105 
 
 removed to Woodford County, Kentucky, and here George 
 learned the saddler's trade. When a young man he went 
 to Old Franklin, Howard County, Missouri, and shortly 
 afterward to Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, where 
 he was married March 24th, 1824, to Miss Malinda Lynes. 
 Mr. Harrison died in Hempstead County, Arkansas, Sep- 
 tember 22nd, 1859. His wife was born in Madison County, 
 Kentucky, August 12th, 1803, and when 5 years of age 
 her parents, Joseph and Mary Lynes, moved to St. Louis, 
 and from thence to Boone County, Missouri, being among 
 the early pioneers to that part of the state. For a number 
 of years since 1851 Mrs. Harrison made her home with her 
 daughter, Elmira Meng, at Dover, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. 
 Harrison were the parents of four children, John Harri- 
 son grew to maturity in Boone County and obtained a 
 fair education in the common schools of that county. 
 Shortly after leaving home he commenced working at the 
 harness-maker's trade, but a few years later took up 
 merchandising at Walnut Grove, Greene County, Missouri. 
 On the 18th day of May, 1853, he was married to Miss 
 Mary E. Foushee, daughter of William and Narcissa 
 (Hunt) Foushee of St. Charles County, Missouri, and 
 a native of Clayborne County, Tennessee, born in 1883. 
 William Foushee was a native Virginian. To Mr. and Mrs. 
 Harrison were born nine children: 
 
 (1) Roger H., now deceased, for a number of years 
 a prominent physician at Gainesville, Tex. 
 
 (2) Charles, a harness-maker in Greenfield, un- 
 married. 
 
 (3) Mark E., a dentist by profession, formerly of 
 Nevada, Mo. 
 
 (4) Edwin, cashier of the Dade County Bank, mar- 
 ried, and lives in Greenfield. Has one son, Roger, who 
 is now a captain in the United States Army. 
 
 (5) Ralph, now a major in the United States Army. 
 
 (6) William, for a number of years engaged in 
 manufacturing in New Mexico. 
 
 (7) Ruth, now deceased. 
 
 (8) Elmira.
 
 106 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (9) Hugh, business manager of the firm of Harrison 
 Bros., furniture and undertaking, in Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 After his marriage John Harrison located in Bolivar, 
 Mo., where he established a saddlery and harness shop, 
 and where he remained until after the war. In 1866 he 
 became a citizen of Greenfield and established a harness 
 shop, in which business he remained until the time of his 
 death. In May, 1885, he was appointed postmaster of 
 Greenfield. He held this office four years, to the entire 
 satisfaction of the community. In politics Mr. Harrison 
 was always a Democrat, casting his first vote in 1848 for 
 General Taylor. Mr. Harrison was an active man in local 
 affairs, serving a number of years on the school board 
 and in the city council. He was a member of the Chris- 
 tian church. Mr. Harrison was one of those quiet, un- 
 assuming sort of men, frugal and industrious in his own 
 business and carefully avoiding any entanglements in the 
 affairs of other men. He died at a ripe old age, honored 
 and esteemed bv all who knew him. 
 
 JOHN M. JONES. 
 
 Among the largest and most succcessful farmers of 
 Eastern Dade County we must mention John M. Jones 
 of Rock Prairie Township. He was born April 30th, 1864, 
 in Lawrence County, Arkansas, a son of John M and Mary 
 E. (Hector) Jones. 
 
 Joint M. Jones Sr. was born in middle Tennessee, near 
 Nashville, January 3rd, 1836, and died August 30th, 1863. 
 1 1 is wife, Mary Hector, was born in Warren County, Ken- 
 tucky, May 12th, 1S41. She is now living in Rock Prairie 
 Township, widow of William C. Jones, whom she married 
 after her first husband's death. John M. Jones Sr. and 
 William C. Jones were brothers. Mrs. Mary E. Jones 
 has every reason to remember vividly the Civil war time 
 in Da<le County. Her first husband, John M. Jones, met 
 a tragic death at the hands of an assassin. He enlisted 
 in the Missouri State Militia at Dadeville and had re- 
 turned to his home for a few days to arrange his business
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 107 
 
 matters, when he was killed from ambush the day before 
 he was to take up his duties in the Militia. He left one 
 son, William M. Jones, while John M. Jones, the subject 
 of this sketch, was born a few months after his father's 
 murder. As stated before, Mrs. Jones married for her 
 second husband William C. Jones, a brother of John M., 
 and by him she had two children, Julia A., now Mrs. 
 Henry Bullington of Rock Prairie Township, and George 
 A. Jones, who lives in Arizona. Both the paternal and 
 maternal gandparents of John M. Jones Jr. were pioneers 
 of Dade County. Samuel Jones and Rodha Butler, his 
 wife, grandparents of John M. Jones Jr., were married 
 in Tennessee and came to Dade County overland in wagons 
 in 1851. He entered some three or four hundred acres of 
 land and carried on a large business in horses. He was 
 considered a very wealthy man in his day. He owned 
 many slaves. He would accumulate large droves of horses 
 and drive them into different parts of the south for sale. 
 At the time the Civil war broke out he and his son, John 
 Sr., father of the subject of this sketch, were in the mer- 
 cantile business in Dade County. They opened one store 
 at Cross Roads and had another at Dilday's Mill. War 
 conditions here made it so dangerous for his property and 
 business that he went to Texas, taking his slaves and 
 considerable money. He was accidentally killed, being 
 kicked by a mule. His wife died in about 1878. 
 
 Martin and Nancy Rector, grandparents of John M. 
 Jones Jr., came to Dade County in the fall of 1846, and 
 both died here. John M. Jones Jr. received a good edu- 
 cation in the public schools of Dade County and Ozark 
 College at Greenfield. He taught school in Dade County 
 for some six years, and was with Scott Bros, of Kansas 
 City, Mo., railroad contractors, for whom he kept books 
 for four years, after which he returned to Dade County 
 and married Mary I. Patterson, who was born in Dade 
 County November 28th, 1869, and was a daughter of J. D. 
 Patterson and Margaret Trailer. (A complete sketch of 
 whom will be found elsewhere.) For three years after 
 his marriage Mr. Jones farmed on 160 acres of rented land
 
 108 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 in Rock Prairie Township, moved to Everton, and there 
 entered the mercantile business, where he kept a general 
 store for 12 years, subsequently selling out to Parker & 
 Dye, who had been his partners, and moved to his present 
 location, which is considered one of the finest farms in this 
 part of Missouri. He bought 160 acres of Mr. Patterson, 
 his father-in-law, who also gave his daughter, Mrs. Jones, 
 an adjoining 160 acres. This was well improved land, 
 and here Mr. and Mrs. Jones have carried on general 
 farming and stock raising and have been very successful 
 in their operations. In 1917 he added 108 acres joining, 
 making 428 acres in a body. 
 
 In 1905 Mr. Jones built a fine 12-room brick residence, 
 which is one of the very few brick dwellings in this 
 county. It is modern in every respect, hot and cold water, 
 bath and lights. Mr. Jones has numerous fine large out- 
 buildings, including a cement silo with a 130-ton capacity, 
 and one stave silo of 130-ton capacity. This silo was one 
 of the first built in this section of the county; in fact, it 
 can be said that Mr. Jones was probably the first in the 
 county to become interested in the silo as a farm institu- 
 tion. He is a high-grade stock man, raises and breeds 
 pure Angus cattle, and his herd of 50 head is one of the 
 best that can be found in South Missouri. He handles a 
 large number of Poland-China hogs and also raises and 
 breeds sheep to quite an extent. He is a breeder and 
 finisher of fine horses. He ranks first in the county, 
 making a specialty of saddlers and trotting horses. 
 
 To Mr. and Airs. Jones have been born four children: 
 Floy B., born February 26th, 1892, married Ross Haley, 
 a farmer of Rock Prairie Township, and they have one 
 child, Adrain Gather Haley; J. Fay was born June 7th, 
 1894, is at homo, is a graduate of Everton High School, and 
 now assistant cashier of the Citizen's Bank of Everton.; 
 Ruth Beryl, born August 30th, 1896, is attending school 
 and lives at home, and Ula Forrest, born June 13th, 1899, 
 is also at home. 
 
 Mr. Jones is an active Democrat and has served as 
 township treasurer. He does not, however, aspire to office, 
 much preferring to spend his time and energy in the con-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 109 
 
 duct of his large business interests. Mr. Jones is one of 
 our foremost, progressive farmers, broad-minded and ever 
 ready to take his part in any enterprise for the betterment 
 of the county and its people, is an active booster for good 
 roads and believes in free public schools. His judgment 
 is sought upon all subjects of public interest. While a 
 fine-class horseman, he also sees the advantage of the 
 automobile, as he owns and drives a fine Buick Six. John 
 M. Jones is known almost to every man, woman and child 
 in this county, and his fine farm home is one of the show 
 places of Eastern Dade County. His fine residence can 
 be seen for miles around. John M. Jones stands in the 
 front rank of Dade County in citizenship. His word is as 
 good as his bond. Dade County needs more men of his 
 caliber. 
 
 JAMES R. JEFFREYS. 
 
 One of the most highly respected and beloved citizens 
 of Dftde County is James R. Jeffreys of Washington Town- 
 ship. He was born in Middle Tennessee April 7th, 1844, 
 the son of Dr. M. N. Jeffreys and Hannah L. Hill, his 
 wife, both natives of North Carolina, where they were mar- 
 ried and where Mr. Jeffreys was a practicing physician 
 for many years, but subsequently moved to Turnerville, 
 Ky., where he carried on his profession until his death, 
 which occurred in his 84th year, and his wife returned to 
 the old home in Middle Tennessee, where she passed 
 away some years later. James Jeffreys, of this review, 
 remained at home and attended school up to the time of 
 the Civil war. He was attending school at Middleton, 
 Tenn., at the time, and he, with sixteen other students, 
 walked out from school in a body and formed what later 
 became Company G, Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry. They 
 elected Adolphus Gates captain, and the company was 
 recruited in the neighborhood and was destined to see 
 hard service Mr. Jeffreys was in the thick of the fight 
 and was wounded in the hip at the battle of Harrisburg, 
 which laid him up for some three months and later was 
 wounded in the hand and arm. He was taken prisoner of
 
 110 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 war near Clifton, on the Tennessee river, was paroled after 
 two months, and returned to his company. Besides others, 
 he saw service in the battles of Fort Donaldson, Shilo, 
 Farmington, Tupelo, Franklin, Tenn.; Perry ville, Ky.; 
 Okalona, Miss.; Fort Pillar, Tenn.; Paduka, Ky.; Pontatak, 
 Miss.; Nashville and Chattanooga, Tenn., and Dalton, Ga. 
 When the war closed Mr. Jeffreys found himself in Ala- 
 bama, and he made his way home overland to Tennessee, 
 but when he arrived he found that everything had been 
 destroyed, but he took up the task of making a living 
 and home for himself by farming, at which he could not 
 get started in a satisfactory manner, so after three years 
 of hard work he decided to emigrate to Missouri, which he 
 did, in company with his brother, Al S. Jeffreys. They 
 landed in Greenfield March 29th, 1869, and for some time 
 Mr. Jeffreys worked out at different places until he got 
 a start, and in 1871 purchased a team and rented 16 acres 
 of land on Turnback Creek, and on which he raised a crop. 
 This was the beginning, and he continued to rent land 
 for two years, when he married one of Dade County's 
 fairest daughters, Miss Nancy McMillan, and moved to 
 40 acres which was part of the old McMillan homestead. 
 Here they lived and prospered, and Mr. Jeffreys soon 
 bought out one of the other McMillan heirs, and thereby 
 added another 40-acre tract, this giving them 80 acres of 
 good land, and things began to move faster, so that in a 
 short time he was able to buy two adjoining 40 's, making 
 them 160 acres in a body, and which is now one of the 
 fine farms in the county. His son, James C. Jeffreys, now 
 lives on and operates the home place, which is situated 
 just east of South Greenfield. Mrs. Jeffreys died May 
 
 10th, , after a long and useful life, and she was beloved 
 
 by all who knew her. She was the mother of two boys, 
 who are now numbered among' our best citizens. The 
 oldest, James C., married Minnie Tye, a native of Dade 
 County, and they have four children, as follows: James 
 R., Kathryn, Ester H. and Bedford Forrest. The second 
 son, Robert N., is a prominent farmer of Washington 
 County, and they have one son, Albert Edgar.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 111 
 
 James R. Jeffreys is a Democrat in politics and has 
 served as justice of the peace at South Greenfield for 
 twelve years, and has also served on the school board 
 and as road commissioner for many years. Fraternally 
 he is a member of the A. F. & A. M. Chapter, Council 
 and Commandry at Greenfield, and a prominent member 
 and officer of the U. C. V. Camp. Truly, Mr. Jeffreys is 
 one of our best known and greatly appreciated citizens. 
 He has done his share in the building up of the county, 
 and also of South Greenfield, where he owns the brick 
 structure where the drug store is located, as well as other 
 business buildings and a good town residence. Mr. 
 Jeffreys has lived a clean and upright life, and his memory 
 will always remain green through the numberless years 
 after he shall have gone to his final rest. We of the 
 younger generation may well emulate the example of 
 Uncle Jim Jeffreys, and it is to such as he that Dade 
 County does honor in these volumes of history. 
 
 ULYSSES S. KERAN. 
 
 Of Scotch-Irish ancestry and retaining many of the 
 commendable characteristics of his early parentage, Ulys- 
 ses S. Keran was born November 28th, 1867, in Fort Scott, 
 Kas., his father, Asariah A. Keran, a native of Hamilton 
 County, Ohio, of Scotch-Irish parentage dying in Dade 
 County in 1896 in his 73rd year. His father, John Keran, 
 came from Scotland and settled in Hamilton County, Ohio, 
 in a very early day. He was a minister of the Protestant 
 Methodist church. John's wife was Mary (Clements) 
 Keran, of English ancestry. They spent their remaining 
 days in Edgar County, Illinois. 
 
 A. A. Keran was one of a family of eight children, 
 two boys and six girls, only two of whom are now living. 
 He was a veteran of the Civil war, and was assigned to a 
 Kansas regiment, of which he was surgeon. His brother. 
 William, was also a veteran of the Civil war, serving in an 
 Illinois regiment. A. A. Keran was raised on an Illinois 
 farm, going there with his parents when a small boy. He
 
 112 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 attended the country and public schools of Paris, 111. He 
 then engaged in teaching for some time. In the meantime, 
 he read medicine at Paris, and was one of the first gradu- 
 ates of the Rush Medical College of Chicago. After 
 graduation he practiced medicine at Paris, 111., and later 
 went as physician and surgeon to a colony in Minnesota. 
 He came to Centerville, Apponoose County, Iowa, and 
 after practicing there for some time emigrated to Fort 
 Scott, Kas., after which he practiced his profession at Mt. 
 Vernon, in Lawrence County, and finally ended his days 
 at the home of his son, Ulysses, in Lockwood. 
 
 In early life he joined the Methodist church, in which 
 organization he was a local preacher, a man of strong 
 will power, deep convictions and vigorous speech. His 
 Republicanism was as uncompromising as his religion. 
 
 A. A. Keran was married to Catharine Dick, who was 
 born in Oldham County, Kentucky, and died in 1894, at 
 the age of 73 years. She was of German descent, her 
 parents, Richard and Lucy Dick, moving to Edgar County, 
 Illinois, in the early days and were farmers. They were 
 members of the Methodist Protestant church. She had 
 two brothers, Solomon Dick and Nicholas Dick, who were 
 veterans of the Civil war. There were six children in the 
 Keran family, three boys and three girls, viz: 
 
 (1) Jennie J., married John Kingsburg, a veteran 
 of the Civil war, who died of wounds received in service. 
 She is now living at Mystic, la. 
 
 (2) John T., living at Elizabeth, Colo, a retired 
 farmer. A veteran of the Civil war, serving in a Kansas 
 regiment. 
 
 (3) Ann, married Joseph P. Jones. She is now 
 deceased. 
 
 (4) Prince Albert, living at Lockwood, and engaged 
 in the real estate business. 
 
 (5) Martha E., married Elmer E. Gray, a farmer. 
 They reside at Capron, Okla. 
 
 (6) Ulysses S. 
 
 Either from choice or by dint of dire necessity, Ulys- 
 BCS S. Keran remained upon the farm till 25 years of age.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 113 
 
 As a boy ho attended the common schools, receiving a fair 
 education. In 1891 he came to Lockwood and engaged in 
 the real estate business. In 1896 he was elected mayor of 
 the city and served two years. This was his entry into 
 the political field. In 1898 he was elected sheriff of Dade 
 County and was re-elected again in 1900. He has the 
 distinction of being one of the best, if not the very best, 
 sheriff Dade County ever had. 
 
 At the close of his second term as sheriff he returned 
 to Lockwood and was one of the organizers of the Farm- 
 ers' State Bank of that place. During the next two years 
 he served as vice president, and after that was elected 
 cashier, which position he still holds. 
 
 He was married on the 14th day of March, 1889, to 
 Jessie B. Harwell, born at Sparta, 111., May 26th, 1868, 
 daughter of Joseph C. and Gene (Walker) Harwell. They 
 resided on a farm. One child was born to this union, 
 Otho II., born in Lockwood, Mo., October 4th, 1894. He 
 graduated from Lockwood High School and had a two- 
 year course at the state university at Columbia. He is 
 now second assistant cashier in the Farmers' State Bank 
 at Lockwood. He was married on the 29th day of June, 
 1916, to Miss Irma Caldwell, and lives in a handsome bun- 
 galow adjoining the parental roof. 
 
 Mrs. Keran is a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 Mr. Keran holds membership in the I. 0. 0. F. and the 
 M. AY. A. He is a Republican in politics and a booster 
 for everything that pertains to the general welfare of his 
 community. 
 
 Mr. Keran has attained his greatest financial success 
 by wise and judicious investments in real estate. Being 
 a good seller as well as a good buyer, he has prospered 
 in that line to a remarkable degree. His home is one of 
 the best in Lockwood, both in point of structural value 
 and furnishings. He is a man who enjoys the brighter 
 nde of life and wears the smile which will not rub off. 
 Affable, congenial and courteous, Mr. Keran is a man 
 with whom it is a pleasure to meet and be associated with.
 
 114 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 JOHN A. KING. 
 
 Born in Dade County, Missouri, February 6th, 1850, 
 son of William N. and Sarah M. (McConnell) King, a 
 full biographical sketch being given of each of them in 
 the biography and history of R. C. King in this volume. 
 
 John A. King received his meager schooling in Dade 
 County, and is practically self-educated, and remained 
 at home, working with his father, until he was 28 years 
 of age. On the 14th day of February, 1878, he was mar- 
 ried to Nancy Ann Lyon, who was born January 10th, 
 1858, in Cedar County, Missouri, daughter of William 
 James and Sarah A. (Cowan) Lyon, both natives of Ten- 
 nessee. They were married in Tennessee and came to 
 Missouri in the late 50 's. The mother died in early life 
 and her father re-married, and died in Cedar County in 
 May, 1899. He was a farmer, a Democrat in politics, and 
 served one term as public administrator of Cedar County. 
 He farmed extensively and was a big dealer in live stock. 
 By his first wife (mother of Mrs. King) he had two chil- 
 dren, Mrs. King and Mary, who married Pleasant R. 
 Holbert of Cedar County, both now deceased, leaving 
 seven children. Mrs. Lyon, mother of Mrs. King, was 
 married in early life, previous to her marriage to Mr. 
 Lyon, to a Mr. Lightner of Tennessee. One child was 
 born of this marriage, a son, who became a noted doctor, 
 and practiced many years in Dade County. His name was 
 Dr. William Cowan Lightner, and he married a sister of 
 John A. King. Losing his health in Missouri, he emi- 
 grated to Texas, where he died. His widow, Mrs. M. J. 
 Lightner, now resides at 208 West Street, Tulsa, Okla. 
 
 John A. King, about the time of his marriage, had 
 received from his father 58'/> acres of splendid land in 
 North Morgan Township. He had cleared out and built 
 a house 1G by 32 feet, two rooms, and here he took his 
 bride. He was an industrious and energetic man, and 
 prospered. He added to his original tract until he had a 
 fine farm of 315 acres, all in one body. PTe had built a 
 splendid six-room, two-story frame dwelling upon it. In 
 1910 he retired from the farm and purchased a three and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 115 
 
 one-half-acre tract adjoining Greenfield on the east, with 
 a large residence and a view overlooking the city. 
 
 He has made many improvements since purchasing, 
 in the way of porches, sidewalks, etc. The residence is 
 supplied with city water, electric lights, and is modern in 
 every respect. Since purchasing the above, Mr. King 
 has added to it, until now his home place consists of 18% 
 acres. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs, King are members of the Presbyterian 
 church, the wife being especially active in church work. 
 Mr. King is a Demorat, but has never held a public office, 
 being a man of simple tastes and devoted to his home life. 
 
 In the fall of 1914 he sold his farm in North Morgan 
 Township to Benton Wilson of Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. King are the parents of 10 children: 
 
 (1) Ollie M., born January 3rd, 1879, married Lon 
 McPeak. 
 
 (2) Reuel, born February 13th, 1881. 
 
 (3) Roy, born August 3rd, 1883. 
 
 (4) Nell, born March 7th, 1886, married Rollo 
 Lindley. 
 
 (5) Julian, born December 19th, 1888, married Sam 
 Duffy, and lives on a farm one and one-half miles south- 
 west of Greenfield. 
 
 (6) Gladys, born December 25th, 1891. 
 
 (7) Finis. 
 
 (8) Floy (twin of Finis), born May 7th, 1895. 
 
 (9) Opal, born October 14th, 1898. 
 
 (10) Weldon, born June 10th, 1901. 
 
 By energy, industry and close application to business, 
 Mr. ;;nd Mrs. King have been able to retire from the 
 strenuous activities of life, and are now living retired 
 in an elegant home upon an income which is the fruits 
 of hard-earned toil. 
 
 ROY KING. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, in North Morgan 
 Township, August 2nd, 1883, son of John and Nancy
 
 116 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (Lyon) King, members of one of the pioneer families of 
 Dade County, whose biographical sketch appears at length 
 in this history. 
 
 Eoy was educated in the schools of Dade County, and 
 finished in the High School at Dadeville. He remained at 
 home on the farm until 1907, when he was married March 
 30th to Lake Hailey, who was born February 15th, 1887. 
 At this time he bought a 160-acre farm in South Morgan 
 Township, in connection with his brother, Ruel, which 
 they worked together till 1909, when he purchased the 
 old Benjamin Pyle farm of 287 acres in North Morgan 
 Township, west of Bona. This was an improved farm, 
 with a large frame residence erected in 1894 by J. C. 
 Shouse. 
 
 Since purchasing- this farm he has been engaged 
 largely in the live stock business, feeding most all of the 
 grain raised on the place. He keeps a registered White- 
 face bull and feeds a carload of cattle or more eacli year. 
 He also raises from two to three span of horses and mules 
 for market each year. In hogs, he prefers the Duroc- 
 Jersey, and keeps thoroughbred stock of this kind. His 
 farm of 287 acres lies in one body, is well watered with 
 wells and spring branch, and upon which he has made 
 numerous improvements in the way of fencing and cross- 
 fencing with hog wire, and lias installed a hydraulic ram 
 to throw water from the spring into the house and barns. 
 His outbuildings are good, and he erected a new barn in 
 1913 and also a 120-ton silo. 
 
 Mrs. King is a daughter of Kobert L. and Ann Eliza 
 (Langford) Hailey, who reside in North Morgan Town- 
 ship, Tiear Bona. 
 
 Mr. ami Mrs. King are each members of the Christian 
 church. TTI politics Mr. King is a Democrat, is a good- 
 roads man and drives a Ford car. Tie is an up-to-date, 
 progressive farmer, and one of the rising young men of 
 the county. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. King are the parents of three children:
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 117 
 
 (1) Denzel Virginia, born August 16th, 1908. 
 
 (2) Robert Carlos, born September 1st, 1912. 
 
 (3) John Eldon, born April 30th, 1914. 
 
 ROBERT C. KING. 
 
 One of the foremost citizens of the northeastern part 
 of Dade County is Robert C. King of North Morgan 
 Township. He was born in Dade County, on the place 
 where he now lives, July 5th, 1854, a son of William N. 
 King and Sarah M. McConnell, his wife, both of whom 
 were natives of Tennessee, and emigrated to Missouri at 
 an early date, coming overland to Dade County as their 
 objective point. They settled on 360 acres of partly im- 
 proved land diretly north of Dadeville. Here they went 
 to farming in earnest, and improved the property with 
 buildings, fencing, etc. They were prosperous and ac- 
 cumulated much lands, raised a fine family of children, 
 and passed away here, loved and respected by all. He 
 died November 2nd, 1890, while his wife passed away 
 some years previous, November 28th, 1877. They were 
 both consistent Christians, being members of the Cum- 
 berland Presbyterian church. He was a Democrat all his 
 life, and at one time served as justice of the peace. Of 
 the family born to this fine couple there are five now 
 living. They are: 
 
 John A., of Greenfield; Mary J., widow of J. W. 
 Lightner, now living in Oklahoma; Robert C., the subject 
 of this sketch^ J. L., of Greenfield, and David T., of North 
 Morgan Township. Of those deceased, Thomas was a sol- 
 dier in the United States Army during the Civil war, and 
 died from diseases contracted therein. Four children were 
 born and died m infancy. 
 
 Robert C., the subject of this sketch, has always lived 
 on the place where he was born. His father lived with 
 him in his declining years. Mr. King has always made a 
 business of farming. He has been very successful, and 
 now owns the greater part of the old homestead, having 
 bought out the other heirs. His fine farm of 220 acres
 
 118 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 lies in a solid body and is practically all under cultivation. 
 It is well fenced and cross-fenced, and the improvements 
 ure all that could be desired. On May 10th, 1873, Mr. 
 King married Allie E. Hailey, who was born July 4th, 
 1861, a daughter of Allen and Eva (King) Hailey, who 
 were early settlers of Dade County. To this union have 
 been born five children, four of whom are living: Eva F., 
 born February 17th, 1897, died in the prime of life Januarv 
 18th, 1913; Clara Bell., born March 18th, 1884, married 
 Flay Davis of North Morgan Township, and they have 
 two children, Geraldine and another; Raymond, H., born 
 January 7th, 1886, married Miss Bertie Long, and lives in 
 South Morgan Township, and they have one child, Wilbur 
 F.; Harry (r., born October 3rd, 1887, married Sadie Black- 
 ford of Portland, Ore., where they now reside; Myrtle 
 Rosa, born July 12th, 1891, married Fred Hulston, a 
 farmer of Washington Township, and they have one chlid, 
 John Kenton. 
 
 Mr. King now lives practically retired, enjoying a 
 well-deserved rest, after these years of strenuous activi- 
 ties, although he manages his large farm almost entirely. 
 Tn politics he is a Democrat, but never has sought or 
 desired office, preferring to devote his time to his business 
 interests and to his home. He is one of our best citizens, 
 always ready and willing to devote his time and means 
 to any cause for the good of the county. He and his 
 wife are both consistent Christians, being members of 
 the Christian church. 
 
 The name of King in Dade County has always stood 
 for advancement and good citizenship. Mr. King is 
 heartily in favor of our free public school institutions, 
 and is lined up right on the subject of good roads. No 
 better citizen can be found in Dade County, and the story 
 as told by his life shows what can be accomplished by 
 honesty, close application and consideration for others. 
 Mr. King's life exemplifies all of these attributes, and yet 
 he has succeeded in life in every way. Our young people 
 of today may well emulate his example.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 119 
 
 ROY C. KING. 
 
 One of the most prominent of the young men of the 
 eastern side of the county is Roy C. King, of this review. 
 Mr. King was born March 25th, 1879, in Polk County, 
 close to the Dade County line. His father was Robert R. 
 King, who was born in 1848, the son of Henry King, who 
 was one of the very earliest pioneers of what is now Polk 
 County. Robert R. King served in the Civil war in the 
 Sixth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and died in Polk 
 County in the year 1893. He married Mrs. Minervia A. 
 (Hayter) Kirby, the widow of Sharp Kirby, a sketch of 
 whom will be found under the name of Dr. B. B. Kirby. 
 Mr. and Mrs. King were the parents of four boys, as 
 follows: Fred, married Maggie Cowan and lives in Polk 
 County; Roy C., of this review; William A r irgil, who is a 
 prominent dentist of Kansas City, Mo.; Elwyn, married 
 Miss Lora Hicks, and lives on the home place with his 
 mother, Mrs. Robert King. Mr. King had one son by a 
 former marriage to Miss Bell Bacon, who died leaving 
 her infant son, Jesse B. King, who is now a farmer of 
 Dade and Polk Counties. The King family are very 
 prominent people of Polk County, and have lived so close 
 to the Dade County line that we claim them anyway. Roy 
 C. King remained at home until he was 30 years of age, 
 and had the usual experiences of the farmer boy, working 
 and attending school. He was educated in the schools at 
 Dadeville and the Dadeville Academy. On October 3rd, 
 1905, he married Miss Dollie Wheeler, who was born June 
 29th, 1882, a daughter of John and Jane Wheeler, and of 
 whom more extended mention may be found elsewhere. 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Roy King were born three beautiful 
 children, as follows: Thelma, born July 28th, 1906: 
 Muriel, born March 6th, 1911; Cathryn Annett, born May 
 22nd, 1914. In 1908 Mr. King came to Dade County to 
 become a permanent citizen, moving onto the old Wheeler 
 homestead. This fine place was one of the very first to 
 be settled in the county, and was the first property of 
 Uncle Jim Wheeler, grandfather of Mrs. King. This farm 
 comprises 226 acres of fine land, all improved except 40
 
 120 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 acres in timber, and one now may see fine specimens of 
 Whiteface cattle, as Mr. King usually keeps around 100 
 head, as well as many hogs and other stock. He believes 
 in the silo and has a 150-ton cement silo on his place. 
 
 Mr. King is a Republican in politics and has been 
 active, but does not care for office, preferring to devote 
 his time to his large business interests and his fine family. 
 He is one of our hustling young farmers, and is alive to all 
 modern improvements, and can always be found ready 
 and willing to assist in any enterprise that makes for the 
 good of the county or its people. He is a booster for good 
 roads and free public schools. 
 
 REUEL KING. 
 
 One of the prominent farmers and business men of 
 the younger generation of Morgan Township is Reuel 
 King. He is a native of the county, born here February 
 13th, 1881, a son of John A. King and Nancy Lyon, his 
 wife. (A complete sketch of John A. King and family will 
 be found in another section of this volume.) 
 
 Reuel King received his education entirely in Dade 
 County. He remained at home until he was 25 years of 
 age. In 1907 he bought 160 acres of fine land one and one- 
 half miles northeast of Dadeville. This was an improved 
 place and known as the Thomas Courtney farm. Mr. King- 
 lias one of the finest residences of the county, up-to-date in 
 ( very way, and can be seen from miles around. Indeed, 
 it is one of the show places of the county. The residence 
 is a two-story, seven-room house, with a large cement 
 collar constructed under the dwelling. Its outbuildings 
 are large and commodious, including a fine garage. He 
 lias improved quite extensively himself. It is well fenced 
 with wire and the place is watered by a living branch. 
 Mr. King carries on general farming and stock raising 
 and is quite an extensive feeder. He will feed from two 
 to three cars of hogs yearly, and raises a number of mules 
 for the market each year. lie is a lover of fine stock, hav- 
 ing one registered stallion named Louis Hatch, No. 577GO,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 121 
 
 a standard-bred breeding horse, and also a very fine 
 8-year-old Jack, named Joe. Besides the mules he raises, 
 lie also buys and fits for the market. 
 
 Mr. King married first Hannah Rowe, a native of 
 Dade County and a daughter of William Caton. She died 
 in 1912, and Mr. King married for his second wife, on 
 December 31, 1914, Miss Florence Mitchell, who was born 
 February 29, 1880, three and one-half miles northeast of 
 Greenfield, a daughter of M. L. Mitchell and wife. (A 
 complete sketch of M. L. Mitchell and family may be found 
 elsewhere.) To Mr. and Mrs. King has been born one 
 daughter, Eleanor, on September 20, 1916. 
 
 In politics Mr. King is a Democrat. He can always 
 be found ready and willing to assist in any undertaking 
 that is for the betterment of the county. He is a staunch 
 friend of free schools and a booster for good roads. Reuel 
 King is truly one of our very finest young men. He comes 
 from one of Dadc County's foremost families, and we pre- 
 dict that the future holds great things for him and his. 
 Mrs. King died September 14th, 1917. 
 
 FRANK E. KING. 
 
 Was born in Benton County, Indiana, July 8th, 1868, 
 son of David L. and Sophia (Veil) King, the former being 
 a native of Kentucky, born October 6th, 1825, and died 
 September 3rd, 1903, while the latter was a native of New 
 Jersey, born June 21st, 1833, and died February 28th, 1910. 
 The Veils moved to Peru, Ind., at an early date, while 
 the Kings located at Logansport. Both families were 
 farmers, and it was here that the young people met and 
 were married. After their marriage they engaged in 
 farming in Indiana, but in 1886 they came to Missouri, 
 bringing with them a family of three boys and two girls. 
 These children were all married excepting Frank: 
 
 (1) John, now living at 4133 Bell street. Kansas 
 City, did not locate in Missouri at first, but went to Kan- 
 sas, and after a short time settled in Kansas City, and is 
 now occupied as superintendent of a car barn for the 
 Metropolitan Street Railway.
 
 122 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (2) Lavina, who was Mrs. James Watson, lived on 
 a farm for some 14 years, when they moved to Aurora, 
 where she died, leaving a family of four girls. Mr. Watson 
 recently died in Montana. 
 
 (3) Olive, who was Mrs. A. B. Elmore, died in 
 Greenfield in 1904, leaving one child. Mr. Elmore still 
 resides near Aurora. 
 
 (4) Daniel, an engineer on the Missouri Pacific Rail- 
 road, lived in Dade County about seven years, then went 
 to Kansas, and later to Kansas City. 
 
 (5) Frank E., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 David L. King was a Republican in politics, and both 
 he and his wife were members of the United Brethren 
 church. 
 
 At the age of 16 years Frank E. King not only sup- 
 ported himself, but became the mainstay and support of 
 his father and mother. In the year 1893, by selling almost 
 every vestige of personal property owned by him, he suc- 
 ceeded in making the first payment on an 80-acre farm 
 near Pilgrim. The land was only partly improved, and 
 was a poor farm, but he stuck to it for a year and a half, 
 when he sold out, and for the next few years engaged in 
 buying, improving, selling and trading farms, until the 
 year 1905, when he was elected superintendent of the 
 Dade County Poor Farm, which position he held five years. 
 In 1909 he bought 106 acres of land lying four miles south- 
 west of Greenfield. At that time the place was in a bad 
 state of improvement, the house being unfinished, the 
 fences down and fence rows grown up. In a short time 
 Mr. King had finished up the house, erected new outbuild- 
 ings, fenced and cross-fenced, much with hog-tight wire, 
 and improved the lawn, so that he had one of the most 
 attractive and desirable farms in the county. The entire 
 farm was in cultivation excepting 14 acres, including some 
 fine clover pasture. For a number of years Mr. King 
 engaged in general farming and stock raising, making a 
 specially of Peivheron horses and Shropshire sheep and 
 of feeding hogs for the market. In the matter of hogs, he 
 was partial to the Duroc-Jerseys. In 1916 Mr. King sold
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 123 
 
 this farm for a handsome price, and moved to Greenfield, 
 where he bought the old Bailey homestead, consisting of 
 a two-story brick residence and several acres of land. 
 Since buying this place he has remodeled the house, re- 
 painted, and constructed new porches, until it is now one 
 of the best homes in the city. 
 
 In 1895, on the 3rd day of September, he was married 
 to Lula Bender, a native of Dado County, born April 4th, 
 1874, daughter of Henry Clay and Katharine T. (Begley) 
 Bender. Her father and mother were natives of Tennes- 
 see, but came to Missouri a number of years ago. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs Bender raised a family of eight children: 
 residing for the most part in Jasper County, Missouri: 
 
 (1) Mrs. Alva L. White of South Greenfield. 
 
 (2) 0. Carl, now deceased. 
 
 (3) Rella M., now Mrs. R. M. Girton. 
 
 (4) Bicknell. 
 
 (5) Harold. 
 
 (6) Lulu, now Mrs. Frank E. King. 
 
 (7) Lillian T., now Mrs. Lillian T. Whitlock, a 
 teacher in Carthage, Mo. 
 
 (8) Gale L., now Mrs. George Cowherd of Kansas. 
 Frank E. King is one of the active Republicans of 
 
 Dado County, and has been one of the most enthusiastic 
 good-roads boosters in Southwest Missouri. Both himself 
 and wife are active members of the Cumberland Presbyte- 
 rian church and devote much of their time and means to 
 the varied enterprises of that organization. 
 
 Mr. King is now living the life of a retired farmer, 
 but this retirement is only temporary. He is still young 
 and active, drives a Ford car, and is one of the substantial 
 citizens of the community. 
 
 JONATHAN LEANDER KING. 
 
 Was born in Morgan Township, Dade County, Mis- 
 souri, April 7th, 1859, son of William N. and Sarah (Mc- 
 Connell) King. His father was born November 7th, 1820, 
 in Tennessee, and died November 12th, 1890, at the age
 
 124 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of 70 years. He was a son of William Harvey King, of 
 English ancestry, pioneers of Tennessee. William N. 
 King was raised on a farm and lived in a community 
 where school opportunities were poor, consequently his 
 education was meager. He came to Dade County in 1850 
 and purchased 320 acres of land in Morgan Township. At 
 that time it was mostly timber land and unimproved. He 
 built a log house, in which he installed his wife, two 
 daughters and three sons. He was an industrious man 
 and a successful farmer, as well as a stock raiser. Before 
 his death all but 40 acres of the land had been put in 
 cultivation. About the year 1870 he replaced the log 
 cabin with a modern farm residence. He was a member of 
 the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and during the Civil 
 war Ids sympathies were with the South, but owing to 
 physical disability he was unable to enlist in the army. 
 He was a life-long Democrat and for years justice of the 
 peace for Morgan Township. 
 
 His wife, Sarah Melissa McConnell, daughter of 
 Thomas McConnell, was born in Tennessee February 9th, 
 1^22, and died in November, 1876. She was of English 
 anr-cstry and attended the country schools. Her parents, 
 and also those of her husband, died in Tennessee. They 
 were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. William N. King were the parents of 
 .10 children, five of whom are living: 
 
 (1 ) John A , born in Tennessee in 1849, now resides 
 in Greenfield, a retired farmer. 
 
 (_') Robert C., born in Dade County in 1854, and is 
 now living on the old homestead in Morgan Township. 
 
 C) Mary I)., born in Dade County April 28th, 1852, 
 married Dr. William Lightner. She is now a widow and 
 lives with her daughter in Tulsa, Okla. 
 
 (4) Jonathan Leander, the subjet of this sketch. 
 
 C) David T., born in Dade County March Gth, 1864, 
 lives on part of the old homestead, but owns other land. 
 
 J. L. King was raised on the old homestead in Mor- 
 gan Township, attended the common schools of the com- 
 munity, and on the 16th day of October, 1879, was married
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 125 
 
 to Mary A. Lyman, born in Morgan Township October 5th, 
 1859, daughter of John and Permelia (Pyland) Lyman. 
 Her father came to Greene County, Missouri, when 8 
 years of age with his parents, and in 1854 located in Mor- 
 gan Township, where he met his wife, and while still a 
 resident of Green County was married. Soon thereafter 
 he took up his residence in Morgan Township, on the 
 county line, part of the farm being in Polk County. Per- 
 molia Pyland was a daughter of Bennett and Elizabeth 
 (Pyland) Pyland (both of same name.) They came to 
 Dade County from Tennessee in an early clay, and both 
 died on the old Pyland homestead. They were the parents 
 of eleven children. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. J. L. King are the parents of four chil- 
 dren: 
 
 (1) Lora, born on the old family homestead in 
 Morgan township, November 5th, 1881, graduated from 
 the William Wood college (for girls) at Fulton, Mo., in 
 
 1902, making a specialty of music. She was married in 
 September, 1907 to R, >. Murphy of Greenfield. They 
 have two children, King and Lora Lee. 
 
 (2) Jewell, born in Morgan township on the King 
 homestead, August 14th, 1889, graduated from the Green- 
 field high school in class of 1910, married John 0. Howard 
 in 1911. He is a machinist and resides at Clovis, N. M. 
 They have one child, Mary Emma. 
 
 (3) Theo, born on the King homestead in Morgan 
 township, January 1st, 1897, graduated from the Green- 
 field high school in the class of 1915 and is now engaged 
 in teaching. 
 
 J. L. King remained on his farm in Morgan Town- 
 ship where he was engaged in general farming, stock rais- 
 ing, making a specialty of young mules, until the year 
 
 1903, when he moved to Greenfield, having been elected 
 Presiding Judge of the County Court. 
 
 He served his first term from 1903 till 1907 and was 
 re-elected to the same office in 1910 and served another 
 four-year term. After moving to Greenfield Mr. King pur- 
 hased a farm of 160 acres lying 4 miles northeast of the
 
 126 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 city and a fine city home on King's Highway at the 
 eastern limits of the city and commanding a fine view of 
 Turnback valley. He personally managed his farming and 
 stock raising enterprises while Judge of the County Court. 
 
 Mr. King in politics, is an active Republican hav- 
 ing participated in numerous campaigns both primary and 
 general. He is a zealous fighter and a good loser. He be- 
 lieves in putting ginger, "pep" and enthusiasm into 
 everything which he undertakes, whether politically, re- 
 ligiously or financially. During- his last administration as 
 Presiding Judge of the County Court the good-roads move- 
 ment reached its zenith in Bade county. More bridges 
 were erected, more concrete culverts built and more miles 
 of road graveled in those four years than in the pre- 
 ceeding forty years. It might also be mentioned that the 
 crowning feature of his first administration was the pay- 
 ment of the old railroad bonded debt which had been 
 a ghost and a nightmare to the tax-payers of the county 
 for almost half a century. 
 
 Fraternally, Mr. King is a member of the M. W. A. 
 and the I. 0. 0. F. He has always been a republican al- 
 though the King family have been democrats from "who 
 laid the chunk." Mr. King and his entire family are act- 
 ive members of the Christian church, Mr. King having 
 been an officer, and superintendent of the Sunday School 
 for many years. 
 
 W. A. KING. 
 
 Was born in Sullivan county, Tenn., October 19th, 
 1861, son of James H. and Elizabeth C. (McConnell) King, 
 the former being a native of Tennessee while the latter 
 was born in Washington County, Va. They were married 
 in Virginia and died there. 
 
 In early manhood James II. King came to Dade 
 county and lived with his uncle, William King for two 
 years. During this time he was severely crippled with a 
 corn-knife after which he returned to Tennessee where 
 he married, engaged in farming until the date of his
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 127 
 
 death. From the family record we glean the following 
 data : 
 
 James Plarvey King was born February 15th, 1834, 
 was married to Elizabeth McConnell, April 22nd, 1858. 
 
 Elizabeth (McConnell) King was born December 15th, 
 1836, and died March 14th, 1869. 
 
 James H. King was the father of eight children, viz: 
 
 William Andrew (the subject of this sketch) born 
 October 19th, 1861. 
 
 Thomas Johnathan, born August 25th, 1864, died De- 
 cember 5th, 1881. 
 
 James Harvey, Jr., born June 6th, 1867, now lives in 
 Portland, Ore. 
 
 Moses L., born May 6th, 1870, now lives in Tennessee. 
 
 Elizabeth J., was born October 18th, 1872, lives in 
 Tennesee. 
 
 Eliza E., born July 20th, 1878, now lives in Tenn. 
 
 Mary Haworth, born January 5th, 1881, and now re- 
 sides at Ashville, N. C. 
 
 William A. King remained at home in Tennessee until 
 he was 20 years of age when he came to Missouri and 
 entered school, graduating from the Sedalia Business Col- 
 lege, making a specialty of telegraphing and came to 
 South Greenfield in 1882 as a substitute agent for the 
 Frisco railroad, which position he held for four months 
 when he received the appointment as agent at Everton. 
 He remained at Everton two and one-half years when he 
 was transferred to South Greenfield where he remained 
 until 1890. His next position was agent at Mt. Vernon 
 where he remained ten years and was finally transferred 
 to the office at Greenfield where he remained three years. 
 About 1888 he had purchased a farm of 124 acres on 
 Sons Creek. In 1901 he sold his Sons Creek farm and 
 bought a farm of 87 ares adjoining Greenfield on the west. 
 There were no improvements on this place, but in 1903 
 he erected a fine frame dwelling, built commodious out- 
 buildings, planted a large family orchard and moved onto 
 the place where he has since resided. In addition to his
 
 128 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 home farm, Mr. King owns an 80-acre farm on the Arcola 
 road 3 miles north of Greenfield. 
 
 He is engaged in general farming, stock raising and 
 feeding both hogs and cattle for the market. For a num- 
 ber of years Mr. King was interested in breeding standard- 
 bred trotting horses and during that time owned many 
 splendid specimens of tho breed. 
 
 In 1887, on the 10th clay of May, William A. King 
 was married to Aimer E. "Hulston, daughter of Christo- 
 pher and Nancy C. Hulston, her mother being a Kirby, 
 one of the pioneer families of the county. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. King are the parents of eight children, 
 all living but one: 
 
 (1) Jennie Blanche, born April 7th, 1889, married 
 to J. Leslie Horton October 1st, 1914, a native of Dade 
 county. They have one child, John King Horton. 
 
 (2) Nellie Cecil, born July 28th, 1890, graduate of 
 Springfield Business College. Is a stenographer by pro- 
 fession and lives in Greenfield. 
 
 (3) James W., born March 24th, 1893, died October 
 10, 1897. 
 
 (4) Harold L., born April 5th, 1895, a graduate of 
 the Greenfield high school, has spent two years at the 
 state university taking an Agricultural course and is now 
 a member of the Hospital Corps of the U. S. Navy. 
 
 (5) Elizabeth C., born January 14th, 1898, a grad- 
 uate of the Greenfield High School. 
 
 (6) Lora Irene, born December 28th, 1901, is now at- 
 tending school. 
 
 (7) William Andrew, born July 8th, 1904, is now in 
 school. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. King are industrious, home-loving, 
 Christian people, with an intelligent, interesting family of 
 children and much to be thankful for. Mr. King is a mem- 
 ber of the W. O. W. being a charter member of the Mt. 
 Vernon Lodge.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 129 
 
 DR. BENJ. A. KIRBY. 
 
 Among the younger professional men of Bade County, 
 Dr. B. B. Kirby stands among the first rank, a native 
 of Polk County, Mo., he was born September 10th, 1866, 
 a son of Sharp S. Kirby and Minerva Hayter, his wife, 
 natives of Kentuckey and Tennessee, respectively. Sharp 
 Kirby died in early life when Dr. Kirby was only three 
 years of age and his wife married again to Robt. R. King. 
 Dr. B. B. Kirby received a good education in the public 
 schools of Polk County and the old Baptist College at 
 Boliver, Mo. from which he graduated in 1889. He was 
 early interested in medicine and entered the Missouri 
 School of medicine at St. Louis, now known as the Wash- 
 ington University, and received his degree in 1894. He 
 located at once at Dadeville beginning what has since 
 proved, a large and lucrative practice. Mr. Kirby was 
 married Aug. 14th 1895 to Miss Lillie Carr a native of 
 Dade County born Dec. 12th 1876, a daughter of Abe 
 and Amanda (Stanley) Carr, extended mention of whom 
 will be found under the name of James Carr, their son. To 
 this union of Dr. Kirby and Miss Lillie Carr were born 
 seven children; namely: Ruth, now attending the Spring- 
 field Normal where she is taking music; George, Lillian, 
 Virginia, Conrad, all at home and receiving the best of 
 educational advantages 1 Paul, now deceased, and the 
 youngest died in infancy, unnamed. Dr. Kirby has al- 
 ways lived in Missouri with the exception of one year 
 spent in southwest Kansas, where he proved up on 
 160 acres of land under the Old Soldiers' heirs act. This 
 tract of land he still owns, as well as a larger acreage in 
 Dade and Polk Counties. As a diversion from the strenu- 
 ous practice of medicine, Dr. Kirby finds great pleasure 
 in managing his large farming interests, which comprise 
 the tract known as the old Carlock farm in Polk Township, 
 containing 570 acres, and also 200 acres located in South 
 Morgan Township of Dade County and Jackson Township 
 of Polk County. Dr. Kirby is a large stock man, being 
 interested in cattle, hogs and sheep. He fits for market 
 from four to six carloads of hogs and cattle yearly. His
 
 130 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 fine fllock of Shropshire sheep, numbering about 75 head, 
 is one of the largest and best in the county. Dr. Kirby 
 does not hesitate to state that he considers sheep a de- 
 sirable addition to the stock farm, and he rates them 
 among his sure money-makers. It is his experience that 
 ihere is little if any danger from wolves arid dogs. He 
 is a believer in the silo, also, having two large silos on 
 his places, with a capacity of about 280 tons. He has 
 been successful with alfalfa, now having an acreage of 12 
 acres, and is intending to expand along this line, and he 
 strongly advises others in Dade County to try this valu- 
 able crop. 
 
 Dr. Kirby, aside from his extensive practice and his 
 large farming stock interests, finds time to devote to the 
 social affairs of his town. He is a member of the Wood- 
 men of the World and he and his wife are members of the 
 Christian church, in which they are active, and he has had 
 the distinction of being an elder for the past three years. 
 Dr. Kirby is an active Republican, and may always be 
 found ready to do his duty in political affairs. To meet 
 Dr. Kirby and not feel at ease is impossible. His high 
 education, good breeding and constant good nature and 
 courteous, smiling personality is a tonic to any person, 
 sick or well, and comes without price. Such men are 
 indeed a blessing to any community. He is a booster for 
 good roads and f re ; schools, and always ready to help 
 in any worthy cause. He is liberal and broad-minded, 
 a citizen of real value and an honor to his county and his 
 ;>tate. May he live long and prosper. 
 
 DR. THOMAS R. KYLE. 
 
 Was born in Hancock County, East Tennessee, on 
 the IMth day of November, 1850, a son of William M. 
 and Roxie Lana (Delph) Kyle. His father was a native 
 of Illinois, but raised in Tennessee, while his mother was 
 a native of Tennessee, in which state they were married 
 and raised their family of 10 children, seven of whom are 
 now livintr.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 131 
 
 The father was a farmer all his life, and moved to 
 Ozark County, Missouri, where he retired, the mother 
 dying about the year 1892. 
 
 Thomas R. Kyle remained at home until 23 years of 
 age. He received a good common school education, and 
 after teaching school for a period he entered the study 
 of medicine at Baltimore Medical College in 1876, and 
 afterward practiced medicine in his home county for 20 
 years. 
 
 He was married in Hancock County, Tennessee. No- 
 vember 23rd, 1879, to Rebecca J. Robinett, a native of 
 Tennessee, by whom he had one daughter, Minnie J., now 
 Mrs. Dr. J. K. Baker of Tennessee. His wife died March 
 6th, 1881. For his second wife he married Mary Ann 
 Roller on the 23rd day of March, 1882, a native of Scott 
 County, Virginia, and to this union two children were 
 born, one dying at the age of 2 months. The other, Maud 
 E., is a well-educated and accomplished young woman, 
 a teacher by profession, but living at home during vaca- 
 tions. 
 
 Dr. Kyle came to Dade County, Missouri, in 1903, and 
 located at Dadeville, where he remained for six years, 
 after which he moved to Greenfield, where he now resides. 
 After coming to Missouri he spent two years in the Kansas 
 City Medical College, from which institution he graduated 
 in 1903. 
 
 Since coming to Greenfield the doctor has built up a 
 Jarge and extensive practice. He owns one of the sub- 
 stantial homes of the city, located on its principal resi- 
 dence street. 
 
 In politics Dr. Kyle is a Republican, but has never 
 been an office-seeker. Fraternally he is a Mason, belong- 
 ing to Washington Lod^e in Greenfield. 
 
 WILLIAM J. LANDERS. 
 
 A history of Dade County not containing a sketch of 
 William J. Landers of the historic little town of Dadeville 
 would be a disappointment to the great multitude of ad-
 
 132 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 miring friends of Mr. Landers. Mr. Landers stands in 
 the foremost ranks of Dade County's prominent citizens. 
 A native of Dade, born November 25, 1850, and the de- 
 scendent of two of the very first pioneer families of the 
 county. He is the sen of William B. and Nancy (Hoover) 
 Landers. His father came to Dade County in 1832 when 
 a young man ; after having spent a few years of his early 
 life in and around St. Louis, Mo. The Landers family, 
 as well as the Hoover family, were undoubtedly natives 
 of Tennessee William Landers Sr. entered land in this 
 county in the early 30 's near Dadeville, and was a pros- 
 perous farmer. He was a Whig and later a Republican, 
 and served as justice of the peace in 1870. He was a 
 Christian gentleman and belonged to the Cumberland 
 Presbyterian church. He was of the best pioneer stock 
 and has handed down to his descendents those sturdy 
 and desirable qualities. William J. Landers remained 
 at home, working for and with his father, until he was 
 30 years of age. He had bought 30 acres of Sac River 
 bottom land, paying $12.50 an acre, just previous to his 
 marriage in 1880, and this he started out to put in shape 
 lor a home for his bride. Tie built a three-room cabin, 
 and, being then ready for life on his own account and 
 having great faith in the future and in good old Dade 
 County, he married November 18th, 1880, Miss Margaret 
 C. Wheeler, a daughter of one of our oldest and most 
 respected citizens, Uncle Sam Wheeler, a sketch of whom 
 appears in another section of this work. Miss Wheeler 
 came from the same class of pioneer stock as Mr. Lan- 
 ders, and it is no wonder that this fine couple made a 
 success of life from the time of their union. From the 
 first they prospered, doing general farming, and all the 
 time getting ahead, until, at this writing, they have one 
 farm of 260 acres, in a body, in Polk Township, also 240 
 acres of the old Tarrant homestead in South Morgan 
 Township, as well as 80 acres of mining land in Polk 
 Township, h: the McGee mining district, and also known 
 as Bugle Ridge, or Pea Ridge. This mining property is 
 boing developed through different parties, to whom Mr.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 133 
 
 Landers leases the property, taking a royalty which 
 yields a nice income. Mr. and Mrs. Landers are living 
 now practically retired, having moved to the town of 
 Dadeville in 1900, where he bought and remodeled a home 
 in the heart of :he town, and since coming to Dadeville 
 has been more or less active in the affairs of the place. 
 He is a Republican and has been elected as mayor of 
 Dadeville, serving for several years. 
 
 To Mr. and Mr?. Lenders have been born two chil- 
 dren, Clifford, born September 30th, 1886, and married to 
 Miss Cora McConnell, and they have three children, Wil- 
 liam Hollis, Dennis and John Dalton; Dorris, born October 
 7th, 1890, married Charles T. Maze, a farmer of Dade 
 County, and they have three children, Leon, Marion Violet 
 and Mary Elizabeth. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Landers are supporters of the Presbyte- 
 rian church, while he is a member of the Masonic order 
 and also the I. 0. 0. F. Both Mr. and Mrs. Landers are 
 members of the Eastern Star and Rebeccas. 
 
 To much cannot be said of the good that Mr. Landers 
 has done in this, his native county. He has always been 
 9 progressive thinker and active in any movement for 
 die public good, always ready with his time and money 
 for any worthy cause. When they leave us on the long 
 journey, they will leave behind them the influence of lives 
 well spent, filled with kind deeds to others, and their 
 works shall never die. We delight to honor such grand, 
 good men and women as the subjects of this sketch, Mr. 
 and Mrs. William J. Landers. 
 
 OTTO R. LEE. 
 
 Was born in Galloway County, Missouri, December 
 22nd, 1884, son of James Lee, who was born in Kentucky 
 September 21st, 1838, of English-Scotch-Irish parentage, a 
 third cousin of Robert E. Lee of Confederate fame. James 
 Lee was a son of James and Martha (Davis) Lee, the 
 mother being a first cousin of Jefferson Davis, President 
 of the Confederacy.
 
 134 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 James Lee came to Indiana with his parents and 
 settled near Indianapolis about 1858. He was a farmer, 
 as also were his parents before him, in Kentucky, where 
 they were slave owners. James Lee Sr. died before the 
 breaking out of the Civil war, and his widow re-married. 
 He was the father of four children, two of whom are 
 living, John living in Wichita, Kas., and he has a sister 
 living in Indiana. 
 
 James Lee was married to Flora Ottinger, born in 
 Tennessee, and died September 7th, 1913, lacking two 
 months of being 69 years of age. Her parents came to 
 Tennessee from Virginia, and were of the German F. F. 
 V.'s. The Ottingers moved to Indiana about 1856 and 
 settled near Whitestown and died there. Mrs. Lee had a 
 common school education, and was a member of the M. E. 
 church, as also was her husband. He was a Mason and 
 Mrs. Lee a member of the Order of Eastern Star. James 
 Lee was always a Democrat. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Lee were the parents of eleven children: 
 
 (1) Washington S., resides at Omaha, Neb., and is 
 engaged in the grocery business. 
 
 (2) Idfi, married George A. Holt, a farmer of Gallo- 
 way County, now deceased. Her second husband is Fred 
 L. Henley of Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 (3) Etta L., married Ross Rebman, a Pullman con- 
 ductor. They reside in St. Louis. 
 
 (4) Robert E. Lee, assistant superintendent of the 
 United Street Railway Service, St. Louis. 
 
 (5) William J., a manufacturer of ladies' notions 
 at Chicago. 
 
 (6) Rosa May, married Frank F. Rebman, salesman 
 for the International Harvester Company, and lives in 
 St. Louis. 
 
 (7) Marvin C., a dentist, at AVinclsor, Mo. 
 
 (8) John R., a dentist, at Yersailes, Mo. 
 
 (9) Otto 1?., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (10) Lillian, head milliner in a large department 
 store, Seattle, Wash.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 135 
 
 The third child of this family was Lenora, who fell 
 from a horse, breaking her spine, and dying at the age 
 of 3 years. 
 
 Otto K. Lee was raised on a Galloway County farm, 
 attended the country schools, and later entered the dental 
 department of the St. Louis University in 1904, and re- 
 ceived his diploma in Dental Surgery May 20th, 1907. 
 Was examined by the State Board of Dental Surgery the 
 following June and given his certificate to practice June 
 19th, 1907. 
 
 He located at Dadeville and opened an office for the 
 practice of his profession, and remained there till 1909. 
 He still continues to make professional calls at Dadeville, 
 but has his principal office at Greenfield, and is recognized 
 as the leading dentist of Southwest Missouri. He still 
 remains unmarried. Fraternally Dr. Lee is a member 
 of the Masonic Lodge Xo. 558 at Dadeville, Mo., and be- 
 longs to the Springfield District, State and National Dental 
 Associations. He is a Democrat in politics. He takes 
 great pride in his profession, and strives to excel by pro- 
 viding himself with the very latest appliances belonging 
 to the art of dental surgery, and to these he adds a skill 
 and technical knowledge which is little less than mar- 
 velous. 
 
 His father is still living and makes his home with 
 {?. daughter in St. Louis. He is 78 years of age. 
 
 JOHN CYRUS LINDLEY. 
 (Deceased.) 
 
 Was born September llth, 1852, on the old home- 
 stead in Dade County, two miles north of Bona, in North 
 Morgan Township, son of John Lindley, one of the pioneer 
 settlers of the county. His father was born August 9th, 
 1806, and was killed during the war. His mother, Mary 
 Lindley, was born February 25th, 1811. 
 
 On the 25th day of January, 1877, John C. Lindley 
 was married to Florence Hailey, who was born in Dade 
 County November 23rd, 1854.
 
 136 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 John Cyrus Lindley departed this life in Dade County 
 October lOtn, 1902, leaving a family of seven children, all 
 now living in Dade County except Elmer, who lives in 
 New Mexico: 
 
 (1) James Walter, born September 6th, 1877. 
 
 (2) John Elmer, born February 21st, i879. 
 
 (3) Mary Eva, born February 8th, 1881, married 
 Landon Holman, a farmer, and lives north of Arcola. 
 
 (4) Laura Jane, born February 1st, 1883, married 
 Bert Davis, lives north of Arcola. 
 
 (5) Alvin Rollo, born February 7th, 1885. 
 
 (6) Frank Lee, born August llth, 1887. 
 
 (7) Riley Joe, born August 31st, 1892. 
 
 Mr. Lindley in his lifetime, was a staunch democrat, 
 a member of the Christian church, and a successful farmer 
 and business man At the time of his death he owned 
 2,000 acres of land in Dade and Cedar counties. In 1891 
 he built a fine residence on his farm in Dade County. 
 
 Mrs. Lindley is a member of the Christian church at 
 Bona. 
 
 ALBERT 0. LITCHFIELD. 
 
 Born in Virginia, August 22nd, 1848, son of William 
 and Catherine (Upson) Litchfield, both natives of Vir- 
 ginia and married there. William Litchfield was a carpen- 
 ter by trade and moved to Kentucky in 1850, settled upon 
 a farm which he bought in Lewis county, where he farmed 
 and worked at his trade until the time of his death in 
 1856. After his death his widow married Benjamin 
 Flanders, a farmer. 
 
 Albert 0. Litchfield has one sister living, Mary Ellen, 
 now Mrs. William Ruark of Portsmouth, Ohio, three half 
 sisters and one half brother living in Ohio and Ken- 
 tucky. 
 
 Mr. Litchfield received his schooling in Kentucky. 
 Ho left home at the age of 17 years, worked out farming 
 ;md in the lumber business and finally entered the lumber 
 business on his own account, making shingles, lumber, op- 
 erating saw mills arid conducting lumber yards and also 
 raising tobacco.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 137 
 
 On the 25th day of December, 1872 lie was married to 
 Margaret A. Hampton, who was born in Kentucky July 
 19th, 1843, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Pool) Hamp- 
 ton, both natives of Kentucky, were farmers and lived and 
 died there. 
 
 Mr. Litchfield farmed in Kentucky until 1890 when 
 he came to Dade Ccunty through the influence of D. T. 
 Wilkins, a brother-in-law, who had settled in Greenfield. 
 On his arrival in Dade County, he rented the Wilkins farm 
 and cultivated it for six years then bought a 40-acre tract 
 in Center Township where they lived for a year or two 
 then rented the Bob West farm near his 40 acres where 
 they lived and farmed for 10 years. In 1904 he sold his 
 40 acre tract and bought the Kit McMillen farm of 121 
 acres adjoining South Greenfield. 
 
 Since purchasing this farm Mr. Litchfield has made 
 many improvements and has fenced a considerable portion 
 of it with hog-tight wire. He also purchased and addi- 
 tional 5-acre tract adjoining the two of South Greenfield. 
 He has improved and enlarged the dwelling and con- 
 structed a cement outside cellar. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Litchfield are the parents of two child- 
 ren: 
 
 (1) William, died in infancy. 
 
 (2) Bettie Florence, born July 3rd, 1877, married 
 January 26th, 1902 to Claude H. Ayres, a native of Kansas 
 who was born January 16th, 1877. Four children have 
 been born of this marriage: 
 
 (1) Baby died in infancy. 
 
 (2) Audrey Alice, born March 19th, 1905. 
 
 (3) Oren Dale, born August 6th, 1907. 
 
 (4) Leota Kathryn, died at the age of nine months. 
 Mr. Ayres and Mr. Litchfield farm together on the 
 
 home place. Mr. Litchfield is a democrat, and both him- 
 self and wife are members of the Christian Church. 
 
 In addition to general farming, Mr. Litchfield has 
 raised some short-horn cattle. He is a public spirited man, 
 deeply interested in good roads and annually feeds a car 
 load or more of hogs for the market.
 
 138 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 JOHN B. LORAH. 
 
 AVas born in Defiance County, Ohio, February 13th, 
 1860, son of Daniel and Samantha (Morris) Lorah. His 
 father was a native of Ohio while his mother hailed from 
 Indiana. His father came to Carroll county, Mo., shortly 
 after the war. He was a farmer and lived there 10 years 
 then came to Bates County. He farmed there a few years 
 and then moved to New Madrid Co. He died there about 
 the year 1898, his wife having preceded him more than 20 
 years. 
 
 John B Lorah is the 2nd in point of birth of a family 
 of five children. He received his education in Missouri, 
 and came to Dade county in 1898. He is a saddler, harness 
 and shoemaker by trade. He first run a shop in Bona for 
 eight years, then moved to Aldrich in Polk county for five 
 years, then located ir Dadeville where he lived until com- 
 ing to Greenfield. 
 
 lie is a democrat and was elected treasurer of Dade 
 county upon that ticket at the election of 1916. His ma- 
 jority was 80, a fine showing in a county with a normal 
 Republican majority of approximately 400. He is now 
 living in Greenfield attending to the duties of his office. 
 He is a member of the Christian church, sober, industrious 
 and well qualified to fill the office to which he has been 
 elected. 
 
 ALBERT LUCAS. 
 
 As an inspiration to young men who start out in the 
 world under adverse circumstances, the life and history 
 of Albert Lucas may be helpful. Pie was born in Camden 
 county, Mo., February 24th, 1875, a son of John Lucas and 
 Elizabeth (Richardson) Lucas. His father was born in 
 Pennsylvania, while his mother was a native of Camden 
 county. John Lucas came to Missouri in an early day 
 while yet a single man and married in Camden county. He 
 was a fanner and raised his family in Camden county. 
 Both lie and his wife are dead and buried in that county.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 139 
 
 He was a man of little property and unable to give his 
 children the beriefit of an extended education. 
 
 Albert Lucas received his very meager education in 
 the public schools in Camden county which were far be- 
 iow the standard of up-to-date efficiency. He left home at 
 17 years of age to carve out his own fortune in the world. 
 In 1892 he landed in Dade county where he had neither 
 friends, relatives noi acquaintances and without a dollar 
 in money. For five years he worked as a farm hand on the 
 farm of Ewing Morris, then at other places in the neigh- 
 borhood, when the wanderlust took possession of him, 
 leading him to the state of California. After spending one 
 year on the Pacific coast he returned to Dade county and 
 worked for four years on the William Preston farm. 
 
 On the 17th of August, 1899 he reached the real turn- 
 ing point of his career when lie married Miss Kate Morris, 
 a native of Dade county, daughter of J. Monroe Morris 
 and Mary Jane (Maniece) Morris. At this time he rented 
 200 acres of the Morris farm and cultivated it for five 
 years and then purchased 117 acres of the Morris estate. 
 This land was well improved except a barn. Since his 
 marriage Mr. Lucas has prospered exceedingly well, hav- 
 ing purchased an additional 76 acres making him 193 acres 
 of splendid farming land in Smith township. 
 
 In 1910 Mr. Lucas erected a commodious barn and 
 added other out-buildings to his farm improvements. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have two children: 
 
 (1) Mary Opal, born July 21st, 1901. 
 
 (2) Clarence Albert, born September 6th, 1903. 
 Both are attending school. 
 
 Mr. Lucas is a progressive farmer and cattle feeder. 
 He feeds for the market one car of cattle and two car 
 loads of hogs each year and raises many mules. His 
 farm is well supplied with water from spring branch and 
 wells. It is well fenced and highly improved. Mr. Lucas 
 and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian 
 church. Pie is a member of the Masonic fraternity with 
 membership at Greenfield, an Odd Fellow and AV. 0. AV. 
 with membership at Pennsboro.
 
 140 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 By reason of his prosperity Mr. Lucas is able to drive 
 an Overland car, is a Democrat in politics, a booster for 
 good roads and always votes "yes" on the proposition of 
 increased taxation for good schools. He has been a mem- 
 ber of the school board for six years. Thus from penury 
 and poverty he has attained prominence, popularity and 
 prosperity, not by any mystic witchcraft or wizardry, but 
 by the old-fashioned method of honesty, integrity and in- 
 dustrv. 
 
 JONATHA J. McCONNELL. 
 
 A native of Dade county, born three and one-half 
 miles north of Dadeville, September 12th, 1852, son of 
 Rufus and Susan (King) McConnell. His father was a 
 native of Virginia and his mother a native of Tennessee. 
 They were married in Tennessee and came to Missouri 
 about 1849. Jonatha J. was the first child born of this 
 family in Dade County. His sister, Mary, married Henry 
 Clay Marcum, both of whom are now deceased, leaving 
 a family, a sketch of which will be found in another place 
 in this history. His older brother, Elbert H. McConnell, 
 is now a resident of Alhambra, Cal. His other sister died 
 at a very early age. Rufus McConnell, his father, pur- 
 chased 200 acres of partly improved land in Dade County, 
 but died in 1855 His widow afterward married John 
 Marcum, and they are now both deceased, leaving no 
 children. 
 
 Jonatha J. McConnell was thrown upon his own re- 
 sources when 16 years of age. After his mother's second 
 marriage he lived with his brother until his marriage. 
 He married his first wife, Mary Fletcher Thompson, a 
 native of Ohio, on the 21st day of February, 1878. To 
 this union were born six children, four of whom are now 
 living, viz: 
 
 (1) Baby, died in infancy. 
 
 (2) Lucy Pearl, grew to womanhood, married Shelby 
 Osborn, an attorney of Stockton, Cedar County, Missouri, 
 she died leaving one child, Rowena McConnell Osborn.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 141 
 
 (3) Rufus, born on the 15th day of September, 1881. 
 Married Mertie Toler, a native of Indiana. They reside 
 on a farm in Sac Township, and have five boys, Alvin E., 
 William Wilbur, John T., Charles Lester and Carl R. 
 
 (4) William Edward, born December 17th, 1883. 
 Married Maude Vaughn, a native of" Dade County, daugh- 
 ter of Price Vaughn. They are farming in Sac Township 
 and have three girls, viz: Huldah L., Vera E. and Helen 0. 
 
 (5) J. Arthur, born December 13th, 1885. Married 
 Mamie Carlock, a native of Dade County, a daughter of 
 James Madison Carlock. They now reside upon a farm 
 in Sac Township and have three children, viz: Clinton 
 A., Raymond E. and Mildred E. 
 
 (6) Mary Edna, born March 15th, 1888. Married 
 M. A. Young, have one child, John Marshall Young. 
 
 Jonatha J. McConnell's first wife died July 19th, 1890, 
 arid on December 10th, 1891, he was married to Charity 
 Maude Hembree, a daughter of Judge Joel Hembree. To 
 this union were born nine children, all living: 
 
 (1) 0. Elbert, born January 27th, 1893. He is now 
 attending the state university at Columbia, taking a course 
 in agriculture. Will graduate in 1918. 
 
 (2) Ida May, born September 8th, 1894. 
 
 (3) Guy B., born July 31st, 1896. Married Minnie 
 C. Montgomery October 7th, 1916. 
 
 (4) Howard G., born March 1st, 1898, is still at 
 home. 
 
 (5) Sarah Elma, born May 22nd, 1901. 
 
 (6) Emery Allison, born July 23rd, 1904. 
 
 (7) Gordon Lee, born December 30th, 1906. 
 
 (8) Frances Mildred, born July 28th, 1909. 
 
 (9) Donald Hembree, born April 6th, 1914. 
 
 After the death of his father, Jonatha J. received 
 some land from his estate, and by buying out some of 
 the heirs he started with 100 acres lying northeast of 
 Dadeville. Here he built a house, made many improve- 
 ments and resided till 1889, when he traded it for 170 
 acres on Sac river adjoining Seybert. This land was 
 little improved, but year by year he has added to its value
 
 142 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and acreage, until he has now 256 acres of fine land, 
 highly improved, making it a splendid country home. 
 
 In addition to raising general crops, Mr. McConnell 
 has had good success with alfalfa, to which his bottom 
 land is naturally adapted. In keeping with the natural 
 resources of his farm, Mr. McConnell raises, feeds and 
 markets a large number of cattle and hogs each year. 
 
 Mr. McConnell and wife are members of the Christian 
 church. He has served one term as judge of the County 
 Court from the .Eastern district from 191 4 to 1916. He is 
 a member of the W. 0. W., and while a member of the 
 County Court did much toward the good-roads movement 
 in the county. 
 
 While there has been nothing of a spectacular nature 
 in the life of Mr. McConnell, he is nevertheless one of 
 those quiet, reserved, conservative sort of citizens that 
 are always to be relied upon in matters affecting the 
 general welfare of the community. 
 
 THOMAS K. MCCONNELL. 
 
 It would be impossible to write a complete history 
 of Dade County without making frequent mention of the 
 name, McConnell This family was among the pioneers 
 and the various branches of the family have figured 
 largely in all the principal events connected with the 
 growth and development of the county. 
 
 Thomas K. McConnell, the subject of this sketch, was 
 horn in Dade County July 27th, 1873, son of John S. and 
 Mary Ann (King) McConnell, the former being a native 
 of Washington County, Virginia, and born in that state 
 February IHh, 1820, while the latter was born in Ten- 
 nessee August 8th, 1829. They were married in Polk 
 County, Missouri, in 1862. John S. McConnell had been 
 previously married to a lady in Virginia, who died, leaving 
 three children, who accompanied him to Missouri. He 
 finally settled iu Cedar County, Missouri, on government 
 land. He was the first county judge of Cedar County,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 143 
 
 and prominent in Democratic political circles of that 
 county. 
 
 John S. McConnell later came to Bade County and 
 settled on a farm of 320 acres near Hulston's Mill, which 
 tract of land is still owned by members of his family. 
 
 To his second marriage were born five children, four 
 of whom grew to maturity, but only one (Thomas K.) is 
 now living. John S. McConnell was a prominent man 
 in Dade County, taking an active part in all public mat- 
 ters. ITe was a member of the Presbyterian church and 
 also of the Masonic order, and died August 16th, 1892. 
 His wife died July 17th, 1916. 
 
 Thomas K. McConnell received his entire education 
 in Dade County, first in the common schools and later 
 in Ozark College in Greenfield. He was 17 years of age 
 when his father died. He made a specialty when in 
 school of civil engineering and surveying. His first public 
 office was that of County Highway Engineer in 1908-1909, 
 and in 1912 he was elected County Surveyor of Dade 
 County for a four-year term, during which time the office 
 was combined with that of County Highway Engineer. 
 
 Prior to the time of his service as County Highway 
 Engineer, IIP was engaged in the mercantile business in 
 Greenfield, making a specialty of boots, shoes and gents' 
 furnishings. About the time of his entry into the office 
 of Highway Engineer the good-roads movement was be- 
 ing agitated in Dade County, which resulted in the voting 
 of $30,000 in Center Township, $17,000 in Washington 
 Township, and many thousands of dollars by subscription 
 in various parts of the county for the purpose of building 
 rock roads and bridges. During his term of office he 
 surveyed, platted, drew plans, specifications and estimates 
 of cost of more than 50 miles of rock roads in the county 
 and more than 100 bridges, large and small, were con- 
 structed under his direct supervision. 
 
 Mr. McConnell is a Democrat in politics, a member 
 of the Presbyterian church, has attained the Knights 
 Templar degree in Masonry and is a resident of the city
 
 144 HISTORY OF DAPE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of Greenfield, living in a commodious, comfortable, modern 
 residence, which he erected in 1915. 
 
 He was married on the 28th day of October, 1908, to 
 Rosa E. Scroggs, born in Dade County, Missouri, October 
 llth, 1882, daughter of John E. Scroggs, a prominent 
 member of another Dade County pioneer family. To this 
 union two children were born: Mary Virginia, born No- 
 vember 18th, 1909.. and Lora Bell, born August 20th, 1917. 
 
 In the spring of 1917 Mr. McConnell purchased the 
 William L. Scroggs grocery stock, in company with his 
 brother-in-law, R E. Wasson, under the firm name of 
 McConnell & Wasson, and are now enjoying a splendid 
 trade in that line. 
 
 In addition to his mercantile business, Mr. McConnell 
 is an extensive farmer, owning 260 acres of the old McCon- 
 nell homestead, all in one body, which he has named 
 "The Spring Farm," where he feeds annually for market 
 a large number of hogs and cattle, having a preference 
 for the Whiteface cattle and Poland-China hogs. He 
 etill maintains a lively interest of "good roads," and is 
 active in farmers' clubs and community organizations. 
 
 JOHN B. MCCONNELL. 
 
 A native of Dade County, Missouri, was born August 
 29th, 1861, son of Thomas and Narcissa (Patterson) Mc- 
 Connell. His father was a native of Virginia, but came 
 to Dade County very early, and married here. He died 
 shortly after the close of the war. His mother re-married, 
 her second husband being Eldridge Miller. They are now 
 both deceased. 
 
 Thomas and Narcissa McConnell were the parents of 
 two children: John B. and Alex. The latter served two 
 terms as sheriff of Dade County, married Laura Scroggs, 
 {ind they are now living in the west. His motlior raised 
 two children by her second marriage: Charles I. Miller and 
 Clarence, a Dade County farmer. 
 
 John B. McConnell lived with his mother and step- 
 father until he was 20 years of age, then went back to
 
 CHARLES F. NEWMAN.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 145 
 
 the old McConnell homestead, being the land which his 
 father entered from the government, and consisting of 
 28U acres of splendid land. He received 140 acres from 
 his father. The house on the old homestead was burned 
 during the war, supposedly by the Kinch West raiders, 
 and this part of the land came to John B. When he came 
 into possession of this land he went to work with a will, 
 and has made it one of the leading farms of the county. 
 He has prospered and has added to his holdings until 
 now lie has 305 acres, all in one body, and a five-acre 
 tract in Dadeville. In 1887 he built a fine six-room dwell- 
 ing house on the land, two stories high, and now has it 
 equipped with a modern acetylene lighting plant. The 
 farm is well watered with wells, springs and branches, 
 and is all in cultivation excepting 40 acres. Mr. McConnell 
 is engaged in general farming and stock raising, including 
 cattle, horses, hogs and mules. 
 
 He was married on the 28th day of December, 1881, 
 to Ella Norn Kirby, born in Dade County, Missouri, Sep- 
 tember 1st, 1863, daughter of James M. and Mary J. 
 (Grisham) Kirby. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. McConnell are the parents of three 
 children : 
 
 (1) Hugh A., born November 30th, 1885, married 
 Cytha Berry. Pie is farming in Dade County northwest 
 of Dadeville They have two children: Frances, born 
 April 23rd, 1913 and Junior, born April 2nd, 1915. 
 
 (2) Clara Ester, born June 17th, 1888, married 
 Vernon Grisham, a native of Jasper County, Missouri, 
 but now resides in Dade County on her father's farm. 
 They have two children: Lavon, born July 17th, 1911, 
 and Elladean, born October 9th, 1914. 
 
 (3) James Ralph Benton, born December 28th, 1899. 
 He is now attending school at Dadeville. 
 
 Mrs. McConnell is a member of the Baptist church. 
 Politically Mr. McConnell is a militant Republican, has 
 never aspired to be an office-holder, but has always taken 
 great interest in local matters, especially those pertaining 
 to roads and schools. He has served as a member of the
 
 1 4 6 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 local school board for a number of years and has demon- 
 strated his faith in the good-roads movement by purchas- 
 ing and driving a Ford car, not as a mark of distinction, 
 but as an act of sound sense and good judgment. 
 
 W. Y. McLEMORE. 
 
 There is probably no better known man in eastern 
 Dade County than W. Y. McLemore, the subject of this 
 sketch. He is a native of our county, having been born 
 here, in Center Township, February 15th, 1852, a son 
 of Archiband McLemore, who was born in Kuox County, 
 Tennessee, in 1817, a son of Archibald McLemore, who 
 was a native of North Carolina, and emigrated to Knox 
 County, Tennessee, where he met and married Sarah 
 Plumley in 1820, later moving to Monroe County, Ten- 
 nessee, where he died in 1825, his wife having pass<>d 
 away the year before, in 1824. They were the parents of 
 eleven children, of whom Archibald Jr. was the seventh 
 in order of birth After his father's death he went to 
 li\e with his older brother, Abram, with whom he stayed 
 until he became of age. In 1 827 he assisted the governor 
 of Tennessee to remove the Cherokee Indians from Ten- 
 nessee to their reservation in Indian Territory, now Okla- 
 homa. On September 15th. 1842, he married Miss Mollie 
 Brown, who was born in North Carolina in 1817. She was 
 a daughter of Robert and Jennie (Dennis) Brown, who 
 moved to Monroe County, Tennessee, from North Caro- 
 lina about 1820. In 1842 Archibald McLemore emigrated 
 to Dade County and settled two miles northeast of (ireen- 
 field on a farm which later became known as the John 
 Higgins farm. Mr. McLemore remained here only two 
 years, however, returning to Tennessee on account of 
 iiis poor health. In 1840 he again came to Dade County 
 and settled on a place on Sac river five miles northeast of 
 Greenfield, .'ind here he farmed and raised stock and add< d 
 to his landed holdings until he had 205 a ores of good 
 land. Here he died in 11)05, an honored and respected 
 citizen. Of his family there were six children, as follows:
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 147 
 
 Mary, died in 1886 at age of 43; Robert S., a resident of 
 Oklahoma, where- has large farming interests, and also 
 has a fine farm in Dade County ' Sarah Ann, now Mrs. 
 James McConncll of Dade County; William Y., the subject 
 of this sketch; p auline, now Mrs. George W. Wilson of 
 Everton; J. M., n large stock and ranchman of Oklahoma. 
 Mr. McLemore was a fine Christian gentleman. He was 
 a Democrat before the war, but after this ended he voted 
 the Republican ticket. 
 
 William Y. McLemore remained at home, farming 
 and getting his education, until he was 26 years of age, 
 after which he entered a business career, going into par- 
 tnership with Gfo. W. Wilson, and opened up a general 
 store at Cross Roads in 1878. When the railroad came 
 through the county he and Mr. Wilson moved to Everton, 
 where they built the first store building ever erected there, 
 thereby becoming the pioneer merchants of Everton. In 
 1882 Mr. McLemore sold out his interest to James G. 
 Wilson, brother of George Wilson, and two years later 
 formed a partnership with his two brothers, R. F. and 
 J. M. McLemore, and opened up a general store at Ever- 
 ton, known as the McLemore Brothers. They continued 
 together until 1898, when J. M. McLemore bought out the 
 entire business. W. Y. McLemore was elected County Re- 
 corder in 1902 rind served four years. In 1908 he went 
 to Porum, Okla., where he was engaged in the mercantile 
 business, and a^o dealt in land, remaining there until 
 1914, when he came back to Everton, and, in connection 
 with George W. Wilson, organized the Bank of Everton 
 from the private bank of George W. Wilson. Mr. Mc- 
 Lemore is now the vice president of this thriving insti- 
 tution, while Mr. Wilson is president. A complete sketch 
 of this bank will be found elsewhere in this work. Later 
 on, Mr. McLemore and Mr. Wilson organized the Everton 
 Hardware Company, which is a going business, and how 
 else could it be when Mr. McLemore is general manager 
 and George W. Wilson is president? Mr. McLemore is 
 also an extensive land owner. He has 440 acres of good 
 land in Oklahoma. On April 21st, 1881, Mr. McLemore
 
 148 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 married Miss Serepta C. Wheeler, who was born in Polk 
 Township, Dade County, February 16th, 1859, a daughter 
 of Calvin and \scenith (Carlock) Wheeler, pioneers of 
 Dade County, settling in Polk Township, where they 
 farmed for years, and later engaged in merchandising 
 at Cross Roads until his death. They were fine Christian 
 people, and more- may be found about these people else- 
 where. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. McLemore have been born eight 
 children, as follows: Clyde is a prominent attorney of 
 Billings, Mont.; Maude Elsie died when a child; Clarence 
 is assistant cashier in the Bank of Everton; Forest is a 
 musician and teacher; Ray is in the hardware business 
 with his father; Dewey is a graduate of Everton High 
 School and took a course in Springfield Normal; Carl, 
 who is a graduate of Everton High School, and Greta are 
 at home. Mr. McLemore is a prominent Republican 
 and prominent in the Presbyterian church. Too much 
 cannot be said for the high standing of this fine citizen 
 and his family. They are in the front rank, and Mr. 
 McLemore 's success as a business man is due to his close 
 application to business and bis unswerving honesty in all 
 matters. His word is as good as his bond anywhere, and 
 his many friends are outspoken in praises of himself, his 
 family and his business methods. What more could 
 mortal man desire and what higher recommendation 
 could one receive? Mr. McLemore is a courteous, kindly, 
 Christian gentleman, and Dade County may be congratu- 
 lated in having such high-grade men within its borders. 
 
 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS McLEMORE SR. 
 
 A member of one of the large pioneer families of Dade 
 County, vras born in Monroe County, Tennessee, May 
 loth, 1^:>7, son of John and Delila (Breden) McLemore, 
 both natives of Tennessee, having been married there and 
 came overland to Dade County in 1852 witli a family of 
 nine children, five boys and four girls. Three of the 
 boys are still living in Dade County: William McLemore
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 149 
 
 of South Greenfield, Patrick McLemore of Washington 
 Township and C. C. McLemore. Of his sisters, Cynthia 
 is the widow of David Spain, Dialtha is the widow of 
 Perry Farries, now living in Greenfield. He has one 
 brother, Marion, who resides in Texas. 
 
 Both his father and mother died in Bade County and 
 are buried at the Mt. Zion cemetery in Smith Township. 
 
 When John McLemore first came to the county he 
 purchased 160 -icres of land in Washington Township, 
 which he improved and added to, until at the date of his 
 death he owned 300 acres. After his father's death, 
 C. C. McLemore purchased the interest of the other heirs 
 and became the owner of the old homestead. 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war Mr. McLemore, 
 in company with his partner, Dan Bailey, went to Colo- 
 rado and purchased 160 acres of land in Weld County, 
 where the city of Greeley now stands. They bought and 
 sold livestock, dealt in land, and prospered. In 1863 
 Mr. McLemore ^old out his Colorado interests and re- 
 turned to the land of plenty in Dade County, where he 
 settled upon an SO-acre tract of land heired by his wife 
 and where he now lives. From this time on he engaged 
 extensively in raising, buying and shipping cattle, invest- 
 ing his profits in land, until at one time he was the owner 
 of 1,000 acres, lie gave each of his sons a fine farm to 
 start them in life, so that now he has but 440 acres in 
 the original home place, all in one body except the rail- 
 road right-of-way. 
 
 On the 5th day of January, 1868, C. C. McLemore 
 was married to Sarah Ann Ragsdale, who was born in 
 Dade County November 7th, 1842, a daughter of Joshua 
 Ragsdale, a native of Tennessee, and Sarah (Turner) 
 Ragsdale, a native of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. 
 Ragsdale were married in Tennessee. 
 
 C. C. McLemore and wife are the parents of eight 
 children, two of whom are dead: Florence died in in- 
 fancy. Ella died unmarried at the age of 45. She was 
 born April 30th, 1870, and died February 7th, 1916. One 
 daughter, Hattie, born March 19th, 1872, married John
 
 150 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 F. Daugkerty, a Cumberland Presbyterian preacher, and 
 also a farmer. They live in the vicinity of South Green- 
 field. The five boys are as follows: 
 
 (1) J. B., born December 21st, 1868, lives at home 
 and farms with his father. Is a Democrat and active in 
 politics, having served as Judge of the Eastern District 
 one term. 
 
 ('2) Perry, born January 16th, 1874, married Maggie 
 Withrow, a native of Dade County. They have one child 
 living, Georgie Marie, and one died in infancy. 
 
 (3) Koy, born October 27th, 1875, married Lula 
 Withrow, a native of Dade County. They have two 
 children, Nellie Beatrice and Albert Jacob. 
 
 (4) Clark, born June 14th, 1882, married Willie 
 Tanner, a native of Dade County. They have three chil- 
 dren: Kubie, Lummie Christine and Georgie May. 
 
 (5) Christopher Columbus Jr., born March 27th, 
 188S, married Katie Duffy, a native of Dade County. 
 They have two children, Anna Lucile and Mary Ellen. 
 
 Mr. McLemore has one of the excellent farms of Dade 
 County, well stocked with splendid breeds of cattle and 
 horses. The farm is now being managed by his youngest 
 son. On the father's farm is kept a registered Hereford 
 bull, while at the farm of Bailey, his son, are kept a 
 French Coach Stallion and a Kentucky Jack. 
 
 Mr. McLemore is a Democrat, and active in politics. 
 He has been a member of the school board for many years, 
 and both he and his wife are active members of the 
 Cumberland Phcsbyterian church. He was one of the 
 organizers of the Dade County Mutual Fire Insurance 
 Company, and f\r years was a member of the board of 
 directors of the Dade County Agricultural and Mechanical 
 Society, and as an exhibitor has taken perhaps as many 
 if not more live stock premiums than any other man 
 in the countv. 
 
 HARMON P. McPEAK. 
 Deceased. 
 
 Harmon P. McPeak, late prominent citizen of Dade 
 County, was born in Tennessee October 19th, 1825. He
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 151 
 
 was a son of Mathcw and Elizabeth (Powell) McPeak, 
 who came to Dade County, Missouri, in 1837, and took up 
 land from the government, and remained here until 1852, 
 when they went to California in search of gold, taking 
 their entire family with the exception of Harmon P., who 
 had married four years previous and decided to stick to 
 Dade County to make his fortune, which, as it turned out, 
 he was successful in doing. He married Miss Emily 
 Asbell February 10th, 1848, who was born in Kentucky 
 February 3rd, 1830, and brought by her parents to Dade 
 County in 1837, therefore being Dade County pioneers 
 in the true sense. Harmon McPeak served in the State 
 Militia for a time dining the Civil war, but was discharged 
 on account of sickness. After the war was over he en- 
 tered 80 acres of good land, and upon this he and his 
 wife both lived during their entire lives, and this property 
 is now in the possession of their youngest son, Leonidas, 
 a sketch of whom may be found elsewhere. Harmon 
 McPeuk was a success as a farmer and stockman. He put 
 his land in a high state of cultivation and prospered ex- 
 ceedingly, adding to his landed interests until he had at 
 one time over 1,000 acres. He was the father of a large 
 family, and sometime previous to his death, which took 
 place December 28th, 1906, he had given his many broad 
 acres to his children. His wife lived for some years, 
 passing away January 19th, 1917. To this fine couple 
 were born eleven children, eight of whom are still living. 
 They were: John, born November 19th, 1848, a resident 
 of Idaho; Mary Ann, born November 8th, 1850, is now 
 Mrs. Clovis DePee of Colorado; Debitha Armilda, born 
 August 4th, 1853. now Mrs. A. Frieze, see sketch of the 
 Frieze family : James Elijah, born December 17th, 1855. 
 and died February 1st, 1892, leaving two children; Susan 
 Pauline, born February 15th, 1858, died October 7th, 1862; 
 Neoma Mariah, born May 20th, 1861, and died in 1884: 
 Theodore, born February 6th, 1863, a farmer of Cedar 
 County; Mathew Pearce, born December 10th, 1865, a 
 sketch of whom will be found elsewhere; Dora, born 
 March 20th, 1868, is now Mrs. C. C. Redwine of California;
 
 152 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Florence, born April 4th, 1870, is now Mrs. Pete Morgan 
 of Dade County; Leonidas of Dade County. Harmon Mc- 
 Poak and his wife were both members of the Christian 
 church and were devoted to the Christian cause. He was 
 a lover of fine stock and much interested in the develop- 
 ment of our free public school system, and served many 
 years as school director. Truly, the memory of these esti- 
 mable people shall never die, for their good works will 
 always rise up to bless them, and the fine family they 
 have left behind them arc a blessing to our county. 
 There are no words adequate to express the high regard 
 and love felt for this venerable couple, so lately departed 
 from our midst. 
 
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 M. P. McPEAK. 
 
 M. P. McPeak, son of Harmon P. and Emily (Asbell) 
 McPeak, Dade County pioneers, was born in Dade County 
 December 10th, 1865. (See sketch of Harmon McPeak 
 for family and war record.) 
 
 During his boyhood and early manhood M. P. McPeak 
 lived at his father's home, attending school and helping 
 with the farm work. He was given a schooling at the 
 Christian College at Ash Grove, Greene County, and at 
 the age of 22, in the year 1887, he bought 80 acres of 
 timber land in North Morgan Township, and went to 
 work clearing it up for the purpose of making a home 
 for himself, built a small one-room house, and here he 
 "bached" for nine long years, all this time, with the 
 exception of two years spent in the states of Idaho and 
 Washington, hammering away to improve his land. His 
 father gave him an adjoining 40, also timber land, and this, 
 too, he cleared, fenced and generally improved. On this 
 40 he eventually built his present fine residence. On 
 March 3rd, 1896. he married one of Dade County's finest 
 daughters, Miss Kate Wilson, born March 7th, 1871, a 
 daughter of Alfred and Sara Jane (Russell) Wilson. 
 Alfred Wilson came from Nashville, Tenn., to Dade County 
 when but a lad of 12 years. He was tw r ice married, his
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 153 
 
 first wife being Miss Mary Lou Davis, and by whom ho 
 had two children To Mr. and Mrs. M. P. McPeak have 
 been born eight children, all of whom are living at this 
 writing. They are: Lucy E., born December 23rd, 1896, 
 married December 23rd, 1915, to Gilbert L. Maxwell, a 
 farmer of Dado County, and they have one child, James 
 Lowell, born October 25th, 1916; Theo. J., born November 
 14th, 1898, and married Perry Stockton, a farmer of 
 South Morgan Township, in December, 1916; Zora B., 
 born September 8th, 1900; Ida Xeoma, born July 8th, 1902; 
 Anna Leona, born November 22nd, 1904-' Emma E., born 
 September 10th, 1906; Flora Mildred, born September 
 29th, 1908; Kate Regina, born December 24th, 1911, all 
 living at home and receiving the very best of educational 
 advantages. Mr. McPeak is a general farmer and stock- 
 man, feeds largely and uses all the up-to-date methods 
 and uses silage 10 advantage. lie has a 160-ton silo on 
 his place. This wide-awake farmer has certainly made a 
 success of his business, and his farm, with its fine eight- 
 room residence and large barns and outbuildings, is one 
 of the show places of the county. The farm now com- 
 prises 320 acres. 300 in cultivation, all fenced and cross- 
 fenced, well watered with wells, springs and branch. The 
 house is fitted with acetylene gas and all modern appli- 
 ances, which are now enjoyed by all the family and appre- 
 ciated, yet the little house where Mr. McPeak first made 
 his start is the actual place of birth of all eight of the 
 children, and they all still love the old place, even though 
 they now reside in so fine a residence. 
 
 Mr. McPeak is a Republican in politics, but has never 
 sought or desired office, preferring to devote his time to 
 his large farming and stock interests and to his fine 
 family. A man of fine breding, courteous, and not a bit 
 stuck-up, pleasant to meet, a gentleman of the first water, 
 we do not hesitate to place him in the front rank of our 
 citizenship. 
 
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 LON McPEAK. 
 
 Among the prominent farmers and stock men of 
 eastern Dade County we must mention Lon McPeak of
 
 154 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 North Morgan Township. He is a native of this county, 
 born December 28th, 1873, a son of Harmon P. and 
 Emma (Asbell) McPeak, a complete sketch of whom may 
 be found elsewhere in this volume. Lon McPeak is the 
 youngest of eleven children born to his parents. He has 
 always resided on the home place, and now owns a large 
 portion of the original McPeak homestead. Mr. McPeak 
 was educated in the common and high schools of Dade 
 County, and alsr attended the Christian College at Ash 
 Grove. Greene County. On June 17th, 1893, he married 
 one of Dade County's fairest daughters, Miss Ollie M. 
 King, born January 3, 1879, a daughter of John King of 
 Greenfield, Mo., and of whom a complete sketch appears 
 elsewhere. To Mr. and Mrs. McPeak have been born three 
 children, all at home and receiving the advantages of 
 good educations. They are Leonidus Doyle, born April 
 3rd, 1906; Harmon King, born March IQth, 1909, and 
 Gladys Lavern, born January 17th, 1912. Previous to hi? 
 father's death, Mr. McPeak received 162 acres of the old 
 homestead, and started farming and stock raising on his 
 own account, his father and mother both making their 
 home at their son's place, and both passed away here. 
 (See sketch of Harman and Emma McPeak.) Lon Mc- 
 Peak lias made farming a business and has succeeded. He 
 lias added to his holdings until he now owns 210 acres of 
 the very best of Dade County land. His large residence 
 can be seen from miles around, and on this fine farm he 
 raises and feeds much stock, dealing in hogs, cattle and 
 mules. On this place can be found a large 120-ton silo 
 and all modern machinery and conveniences. Besides this 
 farm Mr. McPeak owns 160 acres in southeastern Ar- 
 kansas. Mr. McPeak is a clean-cut, progressive business 
 man, and everything around his place shows thrift and 
 careful attention. He is a Republican and a good booster 
 for any enterprise for the good of the county. Good roads 
 and good free public schools find in him a firm friend, 
 lie has served on the school board. Both Mr. and Mrs. 
 McPeak come from two of our most prominent pioneer 
 families and are among the very best that the county 
 of Dade numbers as its native sons and daughters.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 155 
 
 FELIX H. McGEE. 
 
 One of the most prominent and best-known native 
 sons of Dade County is Felix McGee, whose name heads 
 this review. He was born in Dade County on the Nancy 
 A. McGee farm, just east of where he now resides. He 
 was born July 23rd, 3861, the son of Abner H. and Nancy 
 Adaline (Hoyle) McGee. The father was a native of 
 North Carolina, borr December 30th, 1820, and died in 
 Greene County March 23rd, 1863, while a prisoner of war 
 at Springfield. ITis wife, Nancy A., was a native of Ten- 
 nessee, born November 28th, 1829, and died in Dade 
 County October 17th, 1897. The grandfather of Felix 
 McGee was Daniel McGee, and was among the very early 
 settlers of Dade County, as also was Uncle Peter Hoyle, 
 his maternal grandfather, and of whom more mention is 
 made elsewhere. Felix McGee was the youngest of eight 
 children, as follows: Mary, born February 12th, 1850, 
 married Frank Kagsdale, and is now deceased; Cordelia, 
 born March 17tr., 1851, is now Mrs. Cleve Cantrell of 
 Frisco, Tex.; Sarah, born November 17th, 1852, is now 
 Mrs. Thad Lawrence of Portland, Ore.; Alice, born April 
 24th, 1854, is Miv Pete Clardy of McKinney, Tex.; Iloyle, 
 born April 5th, 1858, married Adaline Hurst, and they 
 live in Lockwood, Dade County; Daniel, born in 1857, 
 and David, born in 1860, both dying in infancy. Felix 
 McGee now lives in the heart of what is now known as the 
 McGee Diggins, a prosperous zinc mining camp. His 
 father and Ruben Cantrell had built a line fence of rock, 
 little thinking tliat they w r ere building out of fine zinc 
 ore, known now as gray silicate. Ore was first discovered 
 on this place in 1775, the earliest date that zinc ore was 
 known to exist in the county. Gray Silicate lay on top 
 of the ground, and was found to exist in large pockets 
 all over this section. The old stone fence built years 
 before was sold, and brought a tidy sum to Mrs. McGee, 
 and the property has since been mined and has netted 
 a large sum. Many mines are being worked now, and the 
 place is a hustling mining camp, the ore being hauled to 
 Everton and Greenfield, where permanent markets are
 
 156 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 to be found. Mr. McGee is now the owner of 204 acres, 
 all of which is raining land, and he has 10 acres under 
 mining lease, which is producing in a satisfactory manner. 
 Mr. McGee was married November 25th, 1S85, to Ella 
 F. Wheeler, who was born May 8th, 1868, a daughter of 
 Isaac and Martha (Brown) Wheeler, natives of Tennessee 
 and Kentucky, respectively. The father is now deceased, 
 while the wife is living in Bade County on the old home 
 place, which is located directly on the Polk and Dade 
 County line. To Mr. and Mrs. McGee have been born 
 throe fine children, as follows: Claude, born September 
 16th, 1SS6, married Miss Grace Prater; Leslie, born May 
 li'th, 1890, and Jerlie, born January 15th, 1892, all living 
 at home, and the two sons are engaged in farming and 
 mining on the home place. Mr. McGee and his wife are 
 members of the Baptist church, and he is a member of 
 the W. 0. W., while he and his sons are all members 
 of the I. 0. 0. F. at Dadeville. Mr. McGee is a Democrat 
 in politics, and, while not desiring office of any kind, he 
 is interested in the affairs of the county, and can always 
 be counted upon to give of his means and time to any 
 worthy enterprise that is for the good of the county and 
 its people. A broad minded and courteous gentleman, he 
 stands in the front rank of our best citizenship, and his 
 name is above reproach in every way. Always honorable 
 in all his dealings,, he has earned for himself a reputation 
 second to none, and he and his family are a credit to our 
 countv. 
 
 GEORGE WILOUGHBY MALLORY. 
 
 Starting in life from the humble surroundings of a 
 log Ccibin in an isolated community, George Wiloughby 
 Mallory has made wonderful strides in winning his way 
 in the world. He was born in Dade County, Missouri, on 
 the 17th day of January, 1853, a son of William Perkins 
 and Marcrarct (Meeks) Mallory. His father was a native 
 of Kentucky, while his mother was a native of Dade 
 County. They were married in this county. W 7 illiam
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 157 
 
 P. Mallory camo to Dade County when a child with his 
 father, John Mallory, who settled near Antioch church 
 in South Township, where he died long ago. His son, 
 William P. Mallory, was a farmer and raised a family 
 of seven childrer. six boys and one girl. 
 
 George W. Mallory was third in the order of birth, 
 but his father had been previously married, his first wife 
 being Bettie Scott, of the pioneer Scott family, and they 
 had one son, William Jesse. 
 
 At the lime of his death William P. Mallory was the 
 owner of 107 acres of good land, which is now owned by 
 George W. The log house originally erected on the land 
 is still standing. George W. Mallory has one sister, Tisa 
 Ann, and four brothers, Thomas Wood Mallory, Francis 
 Marion Mallory, James Morgan Mallory and John Miles 
 Mallory, all living in Dade County. 
 
 George W. remained at home till the death of his 
 father, in 1SS2. He w r as married August 30th, 1884, to 
 Lucy Thomas Jones, who was born July 29th, 1862, a 
 daughter of W. T. and Minta E. Jones. 
 
 George W. Mallory and wife are the parents of six 
 children: 
 
 (1) Ha Ellen, born June 24th, 1886. 
 
 (2) Burley Perkins, born December 22nd, 1888. 
 
 (3) Elzie V rhomas, born October 7th, 1889. 
 
 (4) Arley, born February 27th, 1893. 
 
 (5) Claytor, born December 2nd, 1894. 
 
 (6) Baby, died in infancy, unnamed. 
 
 About the time of his father's death George W. Mal- 
 lory bought an 80-acre tract of railroad land at $2.00 per 
 acre. 
 
 It is upon this land where his residence now stands. 
 It was raw land, excepting six acres and a small log 
 cabin. By industry and great perseverance he succeeded 
 in making for himself and family a comfortable home. 
 ]n 1897 he rented the farm and moved to Everton, in order 
 to better educate his children. For seven years he was 
 engaged in mercantile pursuits, first in the grocery and 
 produce business with numerous partners, and finally in
 
 158 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 the dry goods business with E. Carander. He finally sold 
 out and returned to the farm. Mr. Mallory had prospered 
 to such a degree that he is now the owner of 395 acres 
 of land all in one body, 300 acres of which is in cultivation, 
 much of it in Turnback bottom. His land is well watered 
 and well improved. He now lives in a comfortable frame 
 residence, surrounded by good outbuildings, and handles 
 annually a large number of hogs and about 30 head of 
 Whiteface cattle. 
 
 Mr. Mallory and wife are members of the Christian 
 church at Antioch. He is a Democrat, a member of the 
 W. 0. W. lodge at Everton, and has been a member of 
 the school board for six years, and is a member of the 
 town board as well as justice of the peace, on his second 
 term. 
 
 Mr. Mallory is one of the substantial farmers of 
 South Township, and enjoys his prosperity with rustic 
 simplicity. 
 
 EDGAR P. MANN. 
 
 From the sticks to the stars is a long leap, and one 
 that is seldom attained by mortal man during the span 
 of a single life, yet there are many instances recorded 
 in history where boys have attained positions of promi- 
 nence late in life after many years of hardship and 
 struggle in rising above obscurity. 
 
 Edgar P. Mann was born upon a farm in Warren 
 County, Missouri. April 9th, 1858. His grandfather, 
 Thomas Mann, was born in Burks County, North Caro- 
 lina, came as a young man to St. Louis in 1812, and after- 
 ward settled in Lincoln County, Missouri, in 1815, where 
 lie married and \vhere his son, Josiah Mann, was born in 
 !*_!.'>. Josiah Mann was married in Warren County, Mis- 
 souri, to Elizabeth Judith Moore in 1844, to which union 
 eight children were born: Thomas W., died in infancy: 
 Mary J., now the widow of Thomas W. Mahan, lives in 
 Kansas City; Dr. John A., lives in Wellington, Mo.; Joseph 
 H., lives at Leadville, Colo., and is a railroad engineer'
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 159 
 
 Edgar P., the subject of this sketch; George L., a lawyer, 
 living- at Sapulpr, Okla. ; Dr. Frank W., lives at Welling- 
 ton, Mo., and Robert L., a merchant, living at Welling- 
 ton, Mo. 
 
 Elizabeth J. Mann died at Wellington, Mo., in March, 
 1899, and her husband, Josiah Mann, died at the same 
 place in May, 1905. He was a farmer, and all his family 
 was reared on a farm, all the children being born on the 
 farm in Warren County, Missouri, where the parents set- 
 tled when they were married, except Robert L., who was 
 born in St. Loui^ County on a farm. Josiah Mann moved 
 with his family from Warren County to St. Louis County 
 in 18fi5, arriving there the day after the night of Lin- 
 coln's assassination. They moved from the St. Louis 
 County farm to a farm near Wellington, in Lafayette 
 County, Missouri, in December, 1872. 
 
 William Moore, the maternal grandfather of Edgar 
 P. Mann, married Eleanor Gravelly, botl natives of 
 Virginia, and emigrated from Henry County, Virginia, 
 to Warren County, Missouri, in 1840, and settled upon 
 a farm near Warrenton, the county seat. William Moore 
 died there in 1858, and his widow, Eleanor Moore, died 
 at the home of Josiah Mann in Lafayette County in 1890. 
 They had one son, who died soon after reaching majority, 
 and six daughters, all of whom married and settled in 
 Missouri, as have all the descendants of both the Mann 
 and Moore families, with few exceptions. 
 
 Edgar P. Mann, when 7 years of age, moved with his 
 parents from Warren County to a farm in St. Loui 
 County, and at the age of 1-1- years moved with them to 
 a farm in Lafay3tte County, Missouri, where he grew to 
 maturity. Tie received his education in the common 
 schools, the graded school at Wellington, Mo., and after- 
 ward attended the State Normal School at Warrensburg, 
 Mo. He taught school three years in Lafayette County, 
 arid was for one year principal of the schools at Welling- 
 ton. Desiring to become a lawyer, he moved to Lexington, 
 Mo., where he entered the law office of John S. Black- 
 well, a leading lawyer of that place, as well as of Central
 
 160 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Missouri, during which time he did clerical work in the 
 various county offices to pay his way while pursuing his 
 law studies. He was admitted to the bar before Hon. 
 John P. Strothev, Circuit Judge, at Lexington, Mo., De- 
 cember 21st, 1881, after three years of study, during all 
 of which time he was permitted to, and did, practice in 
 the Probate Court and tried cases in the justices' courts 
 all over Lafayette County, and was required by his pre- 
 ceptor to draw all his pleadings and instructions in civil 
 cases, and the indictments found by the Grand Jury, as 
 well as all legal papers drawn in the office, without using 
 any forms to go by, it being his preceptor's theory that 
 such practice was important in obtaining a legal educa- 
 tion. The result was that when Mr. Mann was admitted 
 to the bar he was able to draw, without the aid of any 
 kind of form, any legal conveyance then in use and any 
 form of pleading used in court procedure. After his 
 admission to the bar he remained for a while in the 
 office of Mr. Bl^.ckwell, then agreed to become one of a 
 party of young men to emigrate to Tacoma, Wash., but 
 after severing his relations with Mr. Blackwell he was 
 persuaded by his mother to remain in Missouri. In look- 
 ing over Southwest Missouri for a location to practice, 
 on recommendation of Judge D. P. Stratton he came to 
 Greenfield August 28th, 1883, and the next day moved 
 into an office on the east side of the square with Captain 
 Alfred Kennedy, and began his legal career. In October, 
 1S84, he formed a partnership with Judge Mason Talbutt, 
 a pioneer attorney of Greenfield, which continued till 
 .January 1st, 1901. At that time Mr. Mann received the 
 appointment of District Attorney for the K. C., Ft. S. & M. 
 Railroad Company, and moved to Springfield to fill that 
 position and also to engage in the general practice of law. 
 That company sold to the Frisco September 1st following, 
 and Mr. Mann was offered the position of General Attor- 
 ney for the Frisco, with offices in St. Louis, which offer 
 he refused, remaining in Springfield and engaging in the 
 general practice until February, 1904, when he was again 
 appointed District Attorney by the Frisco company, which
 
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 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 161 
 
 position he still holds, in addition to his general practice 
 in the law firm of Mann, Todd & Mann. 
 
 Mr. Mann has also been active in civic affairs since 
 going to Springfield. He is now president of the Spring- 
 field Club, chairman of the board of trustees of the Young 
 Woman's Christian Association, an elder in the Calvary 
 Presbyterian church, director in and general attorney for 
 the United Iron Works Company, and a director in the 
 Springfield Grocery Company. Fraternally Mr. Mann has 
 attained the Knights Templar degree in Masonry, and is 
 also an Odd Fellow. 
 
 Edgar P. Mann was married in Greenfield, Mo., on 
 the 2nd day of June, 1887, to Mary Elizabeth Clark, 
 daughter of Captain S. R. and Margaret A. Clark. To 
 this union were born two children: 
 
 (1) Frank Clark Mann, born in Greenfield, Mo., 
 September 2nd, 1888. educated at Rolla and at the State 
 University at Columbia law department, and is now a 
 partner in his father's office at Springfield. He was mar- 
 ried to Marjorie Potts of Boone County, Missouri and 
 they have two children : Edgar P., born October 28th, 1914, 
 and Mary Marjorie, born November 4th, 1916. 
 
 (2) Mildred, born at Greenfield, Mo., March 31st, 
 1891, married to John F. McGregor, secretary of the 
 McGregor-Noe Hardware Company of Springfield. 
 
 In politics Mr. Mann is a Democrat, and the only 
 office he ever held was that of mayor of the city of Green- 
 field, elected on a Citizens' ticket for two successive terms, 
 and was also a member of the school board. Was never a 
 voluntary candidate for any office, but always took an 
 active part in every political campaign, either as a plat- 
 form speaker or member of the executive committee. He 
 served as a member of the Democratic State Committee 
 from 1895 to 1898, and was presidential elector for the 
 Sixth Congressional District in 1900. 
 
 Notwithstanding his many successes, Mr. Mann is 
 still a plain man, whose heart and sympathy is with the 
 common people. He takes great delight in recalling the 
 many pleasant experiences connected with his early life
 
 162 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 in Greenfield. In convrsation recently with the writer of 
 this sketch, when his personal career was being dis- 
 cussed and his many legal victories recounted, Mr. Mann, 
 in his very modest way, used language something like this: 
 
 "If I were writing my own history, trying to charac- 
 terize my professional record accurately, I would lay no 
 emphasis upon the amount of big litigation that I have 
 been engaged in or upon any notable victories I have 
 won in the courts, nor upon the fact that I have attained 
 some reputation as a corporate lawyer. The legal work 
 that I would point to, if asked to designate the thing I am 
 proudest of, is my record as attorney for the little old 
 Greenfield & Northern Railroad Company when I was 
 a young, inexperienced lawyer. Relying entirely upon my 
 own resources and without consulting with anyone else, 
 I became attorney for the proposed Greenfield & Northern 
 Railroad and drew its original charter and all of the 
 amendments thereto, and condemned its right-of-way and 
 depot grounds, wrote its bonds and wrote the deed of 
 trust securing the same. I wrote its construction con- 
 tracts. I attended to all of its title deeds and decrees 
 in court vesting the title in the corporation to that and 
 other property. I wrote the record of its corporate meet- 
 ings, its board of directors, and all of the resolutions and 
 everything; and, in fact, did all of the legal work in con- 
 nection with it during its entire existence as an independ- 
 ent corporation, and during that period attended to all 
 of its litigation in court. When that road was bought 
 by the old Kansas City Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad 
 Company, Mr. Miller, its owner, was informed by General 
 Nettleton, president of the purchasing road, and Wallace 
 Pratt, its general counsel, that the deal could not be con- 
 summated for several months by reason of the fact that 
 he had had a young, inexperienced country lawyer do his 
 it'gal work, which involved the very right of the corpora 
 lion to exist, and the title to all of its property and the 
 validity of its bonds: that they were sure, in consequence, 
 that the work h:id been done wrong, and that it would 
 have to be done over again. I sent them the complete
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 163 
 
 records in my possession belonging to the legal depart- 
 ment of the Greenfield & Northern, and Mr. Miller sent 
 them the rest. In one week's time they called us to Kansas 
 City ready to take the property over and pay for it with- 
 out the dotting of an 'i' or the crossing of a "t." Mr. 
 Pratt and Mr. Nettleton stated that this was the only ab- 
 solutely perfect railroad record they had ever seen, and 
 stated that if the records of the old Kansas City, Fort 
 Scott & Memphis Railroad had been kept with the same 
 accuracy and the same painstaking degree of care de- 
 voted to all of its organization work, the company would 
 have been saved many thousands of dollars. And Mr. 
 Pratt, the general solicitor, then and there stated to me 
 that if I would take it he would give me the first vacancy 
 on his staff of attorneys for the railroad, and that was 
 the beginning of my career as a railroad attorney. I 
 speak of this as an illustration of the fact that in my 
 judgment whatever degree of success I have made as a 
 lawyer has been the result of hard work and painstaking 
 care, rather than of the possession of any degree of 
 ability above the ordinary." 
 
 JAMES S MARSHALL. 
 
 Who, among our citizenship, is due more honor and 
 praise than the man or woman who devotes years to the 
 teaching of our young? To successfully take this great 
 work upon one's shoulders means more than being merely 
 educated; it met-.ns a great devotion to the cause, and 
 requires a tact that when it is in evidence is almost 
 uncanny. All honor to our teachers, who receive all too 
 little for their precious services and devotion. Such a 
 one was James S. Marshall during his teaching career 
 among us of over twenty years. Twenty years he spent 
 in starting our future citizens on the road to usefulness, 
 who can estimate the value of his work, and the good 
 he has done for the \oung of this county? James S. Mar- 
 shall is a native of Cedar County, Missouri, born Decem- 
 ber 23, 1868, a son of John Marshall and Mary M. McCon-
 
 164 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 nell, his wife, natives of West Virginia and Virginia, 
 respectively. Mary McConnell was brought to Dade 
 County when a very small child by her parents, more 
 extended mention of whom will be found elsewhere in 
 this work. John Marshall was in the prime of life when 
 he came to Dade County, just prior to the Civil war. He 
 enlisted in the Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry and 
 served his country with valor for about four years. After 
 the war he engaged in farming, in which he was success- 
 ful, and at the time of his death, October 23rd, 1913, he 
 owned 156 acres of good land in Sac Township, Dade 
 County, where his widow now resides. They had seven 
 children, of whom James S. was the oldest. The others 
 are: Rob't A., a business man of Greenfield; J. W. and 
 W. H., both farmers of Dade County; one sister, Ella, 
 married George Jones, and died leaving one child, Mabel, 
 who is married to Troy Johnson, a farmer of Sac Town- 
 ship. Another sister died in early life, unmarried. John 
 Marshall was a highly respected citizen. He was a Re- 
 publican in politics, a member of the G. A. R. and a con- 
 sistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. 
 James S. Marshall received his education in the public 
 schools of Dade County and studied for two years in the 
 Dadeville Academy, and started teaching at the age of 
 -'2 years. In all, he has devoted 20 years of his life to 
 this commendable work. He taught at Greenfield one 
 year, Carlock district one year, Sand Mountain two years, 
 Flint Hill and Jones districts one year each, then for 
 seven years at the Speight School, following this with five 
 years in the Cave district, one year at Shady Grove, and 
 his last two years in the Stockton District. That he was 
 proficient in his work goes without saying. During this 
 time he was saving of his money, and was able to buy him 
 a farm of 80 acres in Sac Township. He never made his 
 home on this, however, but he kept it for eight years and 
 in HlOfJ he sold this tract and bought GO acres of improved 
 land in South Morgan Township, where he now lives. 
 This farm is on the main Greenfield and Dadeville road, 
 and is well improved and all in cultivation and equipped
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 165 
 
 with good buildings In 1912 he built a new residence, 
 cutting the limber and building the building with his own 
 hands, lie carries on a deal of stock raising, raising 
 good horses and the Poland-China hogs. Mr. Marshall 
 was married March 18th, 1896, to Miss Alice Rainey, who 
 was born in Howell County, Missouri, October 29th, 1875, 
 a daughter of Enos and Amanda (Northington) Rainey, 
 both natives of Tennessee, where they were married, and 
 came to Missouri at an early day, settling in Howell 
 County, near West Plains, where he died about 1878. The 
 mother came to Dade County, bringing her three daugh- 
 ters, in 1878, and nettled in South Morgan Township. 
 She raised her three girls, who are all living and married, 
 besides Mrs. Marshall. Minnie married Elisha Dodson 
 and lives in Oregon County, Missouri, and Matilda is the 
 wife of R. W. Smith of Monett, Mo. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Marshall have been born five chil- 
 dren, all of whom are at home and receiving the advan- 
 tages of good educations. They are, in order of birth: 
 Cleo, born December 21st, 1897; Kyle, born February 
 21st, 1901; Rainey, born March 21st, 1904; Ralph, born 
 March 26, 1909; Blanche, born September 21st, 1913. Mr. 
 Marshall has always been a staunch Democrat, has served 
 as township assessor for two years, and was appointed 
 postmaster at Dadeville on July 4th, 1914, which position 
 he now holds and fills with entire satisfaction to the 
 citizens of Dadeville. Mr. Marshall is a member of Twi- 
 light lodge No. 103, I. 0. 0. F., and the W. 0. W. at Dade- 
 ville. Of the progressive thinkers of the county Air. Mar- 
 shall is in the first rank. Finely educated, popular and 
 of pleasing personality, he numbers his friends by the 
 hundreds in all parts of the county. He is a broad- 
 minded gentleman, a booster for good roads and free 
 public schools, liberal with his time and money for all 
 worthy undertakings for the good of the county and 
 state. A man living a clean life and setting an example 
 it is well for our young people to follow. So say we, 
 all of us.
 
 166 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 THOMAS J. MASSEY. 
 
 Born iii Lacledc- County, Missouri, July 19th, 1864, 
 son of Henry and Amanda (Robertson) Massey. His 
 father was born in Tennessee and died in 1904 at the age 
 of 83 years. The Masseys were early settlers in Ten- 
 nessee, and followed farming. Henry was a veterinary 
 surgeon and came with his family to Missouri in 1837 
 and squatted on a piece of government land. A short 
 time before the Civil war he settled in Laclede County, 
 where lie homesteadcd a tract of land and built a log 
 cabin, in which he lived while he improved the land. 
 For some two years previous to the war lie was a resident 
 of Dade County, where his first two children were born. 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war he enlisted in a 
 cavalry regiment in the Union army and served three 
 and one-half years. He received a sabre wound at the 
 battle of Chattanooga. At the close of the war he re- 
 turned to his Missouri farm, where he lived and pros- 
 pered, lie handled considerable live stock and enjoyed 
 a large clientele as a veterinary surgeon. He was a mem- 
 ber of the G. A. K. and voted the Democratic ticket all 
 his life. 
 
 Amanda (Robertson) Massey was a native of Indiana, 
 and died in 191 L'. at the age of 76 years. She was of 
 German ancestry, a member of the M. E. church and the 
 mother of 12 children. 
 
 Thomas J. Massey was raised on a farm, and attended 
 country schools and high school at Ilartville, Wright 
 County, Missouri. He read medicine at home and entered 
 Old Northwestern Medical College at St. Joseph. Mo., in 
 l- sv ^, and graduated in 1891. Previous to his graduation, 
 however, in 1889. he hung out his shingle at Duncan, 
 Webster County, and remained there eight years. From 
 there he went to Hart vi lie, and after practicing one year 
 came to Lock wood. This last move was made in 1899. 
 Dr. Massey is now considered one of the leading physicians 
 in Southwest Missouri, having a large and ever-increasing 
 practice. It: 19()."i hr- took a post-graduate course al 
 Polyclinic Institute of Chicago.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 167 
 
 Dr. Massey has prospered financially as well as pro- 
 fessionally, lie now owns a IGO-acre farm in Grant Town- 
 ship, and SO acres in Smith Township, a half interest in 
 the Massey & Smith drug business in Lockwood, and is 
 a stockholder in the Allen-Pheiffer Chemical Company of 
 St. Louis. In addition to this, he has one of the finest 
 homes in Lockwood. 
 
 He was married in 1889 to Miss Mabelle Savior, who 
 was born in Douglass County, Illinois, in 1867, a daugh- 
 ter of Allen and Lydia (Daniels) Savior. Mr. Savior was 
 a farmer. Both are now deceased. Dr. Massey and wife 
 were the parents of two children, only one of whom is 
 now living: 
 
 (1) Pearne, born in Webster County in 1891, and 
 died in Dado County January 8th, 1914. 
 
 (2) Ruby, born in Webster County August 1st, 1894, 
 and is a clerk in his father's drug store. 
 
 Dr. Massey and. wife are members of the Baptist 
 church, lie is a member of the local lodges of Masons and 
 Odd Fellows, a member of the Dade County Medical As- 
 sociation and a Democrat. 
 
 No field of activity in life offers greater opportunity 
 than the medical profession to develop the best there is 
 in a man. It tries a man's courage, his patience and his 
 conscience. Dr. Massey has demonstrated the fact that 
 he possesses all thr'.-e of the above medical graces. He 
 has given the best o f his life and his service to the poor, 
 as well as the rich, and charity patients have received the 
 same conscientious treatment as the millionaire. 
 
 ERNEST L. MAXWELL. 
 
 Among the highly successful and enterprising farm- 
 ers of Dade county we must mention Ernest L. Maxwell 
 of South Morgan township. Mr. Maxwell is a native of 
 Dade County having been born here March 23, 1869 a son 
 of Henry C Maxwell and Catherine (Woody) Maxwell is 
 e native of Illinois and was brought here by his parents at 
 an early day. His father Bluford Maxwell settled in
 
 168 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 eastern Dade Countv where they took up land and pros- 
 pered and spent their lives here, both are deceased and 
 are buried in Polk county, Mo. Ernest Maxwell's mother 
 Catherine Woody was a daughter of James Calvin and 
 Elizabeth (Alexander) Woody, a pioneer family of Dade 
 county; a more complete history of the Woody family 
 may be found in the sketch of John Woody, a brother of 
 Mrs. Maxwell. 
 
 Ernest Maxwell was the only child of his parents, 
 at an early age he went to live with his grandfather 
 Woody and stayed with him until he was twenty-one 
 years of age, the last year he received a share of the 
 crops and it was then that he married and started out for 
 himself. He first rented 80 acres of land making a good 
 crop the fir^t year, he continued to rent land for some 
 seven years at different places in Dade county but in 1897 
 bought 210 acres in Sac township, known as the old 
 Grisham farm which he improved greatly and stayed there 
 about nine years, then rented the old Woody place, all the 
 time getting ahead in better shape so in 1910,, having sold 
 his Sac township farm, bought 330 acres in South Morgan 
 township, where he now lives. This place had been rented 
 for years and was i:i a rundown condition but Mr. Max- 
 well was just the mar to put this fine place back in shape. 
 He went to work with his usual energy and skill, fenced 
 and cross fenced it, built a fine large barn and improved 
 the house and generally put things in first class shape. 
 He now has one of the very best farms in Dade County, 
 280 acres in a fine state of cultivation and 50 acres of 
 fine timber. There is no doubt but that a large body of 
 ore will- be found on this place as it lays close to Corey 
 where the best zinc mines in the country are located. 
 Mr. Maxwell does general farming and stock raising, is 
 progressive in every way, he has found that alfalfa is 
 a good crop on ins land and he also believes in sheep as 
 money makers. He now has a fine flock of 45 head which 
 have a great deal more than paid their way and Mr. 
 Maxwell is proud of the fact that he has raised this 
 flock from a pair of sheep given him by his father-in-law
 
 ISOM A. YOUNG AXD FAMILY.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 169 
 
 lit the time of his marriage. Mr. Maxwell is a large breed- 
 er of Whiteface cattle. He now has four registered heffers 
 and one male "Weldon Success," No. 548418. 
 
 Mr. Maxwell is also a large feeder of hogs, getting 
 ready for market two to three carload a year. He has an 
 ideal stock farm, has plenty of good water furnished by 
 springs and wells as well as a good spring branch. 
 
 Mr. Maxwell was married November 11, 1890 to Miss 
 Eva A. Clabough, who was born in Dade county, August 
 6th, 1874, a daughter of James M. and Barbara (Grisham) 
 Clabough, both of whom were natives of Dade county and 
 came of pioneer families. Both are now deceased and a 
 more complete record may be found elsewhere in this 
 volume. 
 
 To Mr. and .Mrs, Ernest Maxwell have been born four 
 children, the record of this family is as follows: Gilbert L., 
 born January 6th, 1892 and married Lucy McPeak and 
 they live in South Morgan township and have one child, 
 James Lowell, born October 25th, 1916 > Flora, born Jan- 
 uary 27th, 1894 and married Elmer T. McConnell, a farmer 
 of Sac township and they have two children, Christine, 
 born March 25th, 1914 and Jona Gale, born November 13, 
 1916, Josephine, born July 8th, 1916, and Eunice, born 
 August 21st, 1907, both at home and attending school. 
 
 Mr. Maxwell is a republican and active in his party, 
 he has served on the school board for many years and has 
 never shirked his duty to his county or state in any way, 
 he is one of our leading citizens, always ready to lend a 
 hand to any enterprise for the good of all the county, he 
 is active in the interests of good roads and free public 
 schools, in short, he is the type of citizen that we need 
 more of, he has been very successful in a financial way but 
 it can be said of him that his success has been won by 
 strictly fair dealing and his untiring energy and attention 
 to business. 
 
 May many of our young men, just starting out to win 
 their way in the world, take notice of what may be ac- 
 complished by close application and honesty in all things 
 and by following these principles, as Mr. Maxwell has 
 done, that success is surely theirs.
 
 170 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 FRED C. MEYERS. 
 
 Was born on the 21st day of April, 1851, near Brem- 
 en, Germany, son of Henry Meyers and Minnie (Erd- 
 sieckj Meyers, both natives of Germany and were married 
 i here. They were farmers. His father came to Illinois 
 about 1^54 and the mother with Fred, a boy of about four 
 years came a year later. They located in Quincy where 
 the father followed the milling business for ten years 
 after which lie purchased a farm in Adams county of 
 120 acres and moved there where he farmed for 12 years 
 and retired, turning the farm over to his youngest son. 
 His first wife died about the year 1863 after which he 
 married Minnie Niecamp, who died about 1870. Henry 
 Meyers died in 1904. 
 
 Fred C. Meyers is the oldest of a family of four 
 children, being the only one born in Germany. All are 
 dead except himself and brother Henry Meyers who lives 
 near Greenfield. There were four children of the second 
 marriage, two of whom are living: Carrie, now Mrs. 
 Thomas Fitzgerald, of Quincy, 111., and Kate, now Mrs. 
 Kdward Bleibtreu of St. Louis. 
 
 Mr. Meyers was raised on a farm in Illinois and re- 
 mained there until 22 years of age when he came to St. 
 Louis and engaged in the nursery business. He followed 
 ihis occupation three years when he was employed by the 
 famous General William Harney to take charge of his 
 ranch in Franklin county, Mo. He worked on this ranch 
 for three years. On the 4th day of July, 1876, during the 
 Centenial year, .he was married to Miss Kate Huffman, 
 born May 24th, 1857 in Beaver county, Penn., daughter of 
 Presley and Sarah (Moore) Huffman. Her parents were 
 married in Ohio, her father being a native of Pennsylvania 
 while her mother was a native of Ohio. They were farm- 
 ers and earn* to Missouri in 1866 and settled on a farm in 
 Franklin County, Mo. Her father died in 1875. He was 
 a I'nion soldier and died from effects of injuries received 
 in the service Her mother still lives on the old homestead 
 in Franklin countv.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 171 
 
 After the death of her father, Mrs. Meyers' mother 
 re-married again to Louis Schade of Franklin county. He 
 is now deceased. Mrs. Meyers was 5th in point of birth of 
 a family of nine children that grew to maturity. George. 
 Ernest and Jesse Huffman are residents of Kansas, Ada- 
 line, now Mrs. John Davis, resides at Palestine, Ohio. Lot- 
 tie, now Mrs. Wm. P. Patterson also lives at Palestine. 
 Harvey resides in Illinois while Lou, now Mrs. Thomas 
 Manion lives in Franklin County, Mo., on the old home- 
 stead. 
 
 Shortly after hi,-; marriage, Mr. Meyers bought an 80 
 acre improved farm in Franklin county and went to farm- 
 ing. He remained on this farm four years, sold out and 
 moved to Dade county in 1881. He settled on a tract of 
 240 acres, two -md one-half miles north of Greenfield. 
 They were renters on this land for seven years but by 
 industry and frugality they became able to buy the entire 
 tract, which was known as the Bell farm. 
 
 At this time the farm was in a run-down condition 
 but Mr. and Mrs. Meyers set about to beautify and im- 
 prove it. The residence was a hewed log house in which 
 Ihey lived for 23 years and in which all but two of their 
 children were born. While the house was rough and un- 
 seemly on the exterior, all within was neat and clean and 
 the lawn was a perfect bower of beauty, being filled with 
 ornamental trees and in summer with fragrant flowers. 
 Both Mr. and Mrs. Meyers were fond of plants and shrubs 
 and the Meyers home took on the appearance of a floral 
 garden or city park by reason of its arborial adornment, 
 In 1904 Mr. Meyers erected a splendid 8-room, frame 
 dwelling house with modern conveniences. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are the parents of seven children, 
 the first two being born in Franklin county, Mo., and the 
 remaining five in Dade county: 
 
 (1) Henry, born April 5th, 1877, is now a farmer in 
 Jasper county, Mo. 
 
 (2) William, born December 10th, 1880, married 
 Ella Barker, a native of Dade county. He is a farmer and 
 stock man. They have four children.
 
 172 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (3) Minnie M., born March 9th, 1884, married 
 Charles Gass, a Dade county farmer. They have three 
 children. 
 
 (4) Lulu B., born July 1st, 1886, married James J. 
 McConnell a fruit and truck farmer of Jasper county, Mo. 
 They have two children. 
 
 (5) Charles E., born November 25th, 1892, mar- 
 ried Edna Owens, a native Dade County girl. They have 
 one child. 
 
 (M) Edwin E., born December 18th, 1894, married 
 Gertrude Shaw a native of Dade county, and they are 
 now living on the Meyers homestead and engaged in 
 farming. 
 
 (7) Lewis, born February 25th, 1900. Is at home 
 farming with his brother Edwin. 
 
 Having two sons capable of managing the farming 
 operations, Mr. Meyers is living in partial retirement. 
 However he maintains a superintending control over the 
 fanning and stock-raising enterprises on the place. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Meyers are members of the Presbyterian 
 church. 1 1*' is ii Republican in politics but has never 
 desired or sought an office. He is a progressive, public- 
 spirited, industrious man with home building and home 
 beautifying tendencies. The Meyers farm has long been 
 one of the show places in Dade County, noted for the 
 beauty of its evergreens and roses. Many social fetes and 
 entertainments have been held on the spacious lawn and 
 many clubs and societies are indebted to Mr. and Mrs. 
 Meyers for their unstinted hospitality. Their farm is one 
 of the best in the county and the home is an ideal one 
 from every point of view. 
 
 CHARLES B. MEYERS. 
 Deceased. 
 
 Charles I>. Meyers was born in Richland County, 0., 
 January 22, IS'50. He was taken by his father to Ver- 
 million County, 111., when a lad where he grew to man- 
 hood and later moved to Washington County, Iowa. He
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 173 
 
 was first married to Miss Susan Pierce who died in 1862. 
 He was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted in Co. 
 B., 2nd Kansas and was discharged at Fort Smith, Ark., 
 June 22nd and came to Dade county in 1866 where he was 
 a successful farmer and married here, Miss Sarah A. Cox 
 of South Greenfield who was born February 19th, 1843, 
 the marriage took place February 24th, 1867 and to this 
 union five children were born as follows: Susie, born 
 January 29th, 1868, is now Mrs. Thomas Gilispie of Dade 
 county; Lillie died in infancy; Beatrice Joie, born October 
 8th, 1876 married Arthur Cotter and died leaving three 
 children, John ai,d Batie and Elma; Charles B. a farmer 
 of Dade county and who was born June 27th, 1883 and 
 married Minnie Wilhite who was born November 6th, 
 1885, a daughter of Charles and Luella (Hurst) Wilhite. 
 The Wilhites were very early settlers of Polk County, 
 Mo. Mr. Meyers has a nice farm of 111 acres and on 
 which he has built a fine new house. He raises consider- 
 able stock and is fasr building up a good dairy herd. Mr. 
 Meyers and wife have two bright children named as fol- 
 lows: Myron Leon, born September 5th, 1907 and Joie 
 Ruhame, born October 17th, 1912. Mr. Meyers is an up-to- 
 date farmer, he is a booster for good roads and free pub- 
 lic schools. His wifn is a member of the Baptist church 
 while he is a member of the W. 0. W T . 
 
 Mrs. Sarah Meyers, the widow of Uncle Charlie Mey- 
 ers is living in her fine little home in Everton and a more 
 pleasant and kindly Christian lady cannot be found any- 
 where. It is a pleasure to meet and talk with her and 
 one goes away from a visit to her home impressed with the 
 goodness of life in general and with a desire to follow more 
 closely, the straight and narrow path. Mrs. Meyers is a 
 sister of our late departed beloved fellow citizen Uncle 
 Sam Cox and to whose complete sketch we would refer 
 the reader for the record of the Cox family of whom 
 Aunt Sarah Meyers is an honored member.
 
 174 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 THOMAS ALEXANDER MILLER. 
 
 The family to which the gentlemen whose name ap- 
 pears above may be said to be, literally, one of the very 
 first in Southwest Missouri, for it was his grandfather, 
 Bird Miller who came to Greene County in the early 
 thirties, and entered one hundred and sixty acres in the 
 northwest part of that territory which afterwards became 
 the City of Springfield, Missouri. A part of this old 
 Miller farm is now one of the beautiful parks of Spring- 
 field, and the lake upon that park is fed from the never- 
 failing Miller Spring. Here too for many years stood the 
 Springfield woolen mills, now removed to make way for 
 the park and public play grounds. 
 
 Eldrige Boyd Miller and Mary Smith (Ellison) Miller 
 the parents of Thomas A. Miller were born in the state 
 of Tennessee, and came to Southwest Missouri with their 
 parents. Eldridge B. Miller was a farmer and spent 
 much of his life at that business in Dade County Missouri. 
 He was a man of exceptional firmness and integrity of 
 character. Mary S. Miller was a patient Christian woman 
 and loved by all who knew her. 
 
 To Eldrige Miller and wife there was born a family 
 of twelve children of whom eight are still living, viz: Mary 
 F. Daughtrey at Springfield; Virginia E. Gilmore at 
 Carthago; William L. Miller at South Greenfield; Thomas 
 A. Miller our subject; Louanza P. Bowman, near Carth- 
 age; Mrs. Bird Swift of Golden City, Barton County; 
 Mrs. Ida F. Scon of Colorado and E. Boyd Miller long 
 connected with the Frisco Railroad as a passenger con- 
 ductor. 
 
 The first wife of Eldridge Miller died in Dade County 
 in 1870 and Mr. Miller married as his second wife Mrs. 
 Xarcissus McConnoll To this marriage were born two 
 children, Charles I. Miller and Clarence Miller of Dade 
 County. 
 
 Eldridge Miller died in Dade County in 1872. 
 
 Thomas A. Milk-r, the seventh child of a large family, 
 was born in a log cabin on his father's farm near Green- 
 field, Missouri on the 25th of July, 1858. His mother died
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 175 
 
 when he was twelve years old and his father died when 
 he was fourteen. He afterwards lived with his sisters 
 until he became of age. 
 
 His boyhood days were spent on the farm and at 
 school for three months of each year. 
 
 The early influences of a good father and mother, to- 
 gether witli the teaching and example of a good school 
 teacher laid the foundation of character which developed 
 in after years into sterling manhood. To these early in- 
 fluences Mr. Miller attributes whatever success he has at- 
 tained in after vears. Mr. Miller attended, first, a sub- 
 scription school taught by Mrs. Mary McFarland near 
 Greenfield. This was the only school taught during the 
 Civil war in Southwest Missouri. Many would have 
 gone through life without any sort of education had it 
 not been for this sainted woman who has long since gone 
 to her reward. When the public schools reopened after 
 the Civil war he attended them and for a while was a 
 student at Mrs. Garretts Female seminary and ended 
 his school days at Ozark College, but has been a zealous 
 student all his life. 
 
 Before leaving school he began his business career in 
 1879. His capital amounted to $425.00 received from his 
 father's estate. He started in the lumber business with 
 his brother-in-law Captain George W. Gilmore, under the 
 firm name of Gilmore and Miller. At that time they had 
 to haul their pine lumber from Nevada, Mo., a distance of 
 fifty miles. Before the end of a year, Mr. Miller bought 
 out his partner and continued the business in his own 
 name until 1885 when the business was incorporated as 
 the T. A. Miller Lumber Company and one half the 1 cap- 
 ital stock was sold to Mr. S. K. Martin of Chicago, a 
 friend and benefactor. 
 
 During this same year Mr. Miller incorporated the 
 Greenfield Railroad Company and built the line from South 
 Greenfield to Greenfield. Greenfield was and is the County 
 seat of Dade County and General Geo. H. Nettleton in 
 building the Kansas City Ft. Scott and Memphis Railroad, 
 for some unaccountable reason cruelly left the town about
 
 176 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 three miles away. To save his town from desertion and 
 decay, Mr. Miller with the help of a donation of $8,000.00 
 made by the good people of the town built the road that 
 has ever since served the town and community. In the 
 year 1888 the charter of the Greenfield Railroad Company 
 was amended and the name changed to the Greenfield and 
 Northern Railroad Company and an effort was made to 
 extend the line to Stockton, the county seat of Cedar 
 county. But owing to the powerful opposition of large 
 financial interests the work was abandoned and in the 
 year 1899 Mr. Miller began building the road to Mt. 
 Vernon, the county seat of Lawrence county. With the aid 
 of a donation of $23,000.00 by the good people of Mt. 
 Vernon and Lawrence County he completed the line to Mt. 
 Vernon in the spring of 1890. In the year 1892 Mr. Miller 
 sold a five sixth interest in the property to a syndicate of 
 St. Louis capitalists who immediately extended the line to 
 Aurora with the aid of a donation of $30,000.00 made by 
 the good citizens of Aurora and its friends. It is a monu- 
 ment to the perseverence and energy of Mr. Miller that 
 the road was built, and he was the promoter and builder 
 and equipped and operated it for several years during 
 which time the country was afflicted with financial panics 
 and political agitation. It was a truly hazardous venture, 
 and proved to be very costly both on his time and money 
 but he performed a real service to the community. The 
 road was sold to the Kansas City Ft. Scott and Memphis 
 Railroad Company in 1895 and Mr. Miller accepted serv- 
 ice with that company as commercial agent, but resigned 
 in 1897 and bought out his associates and again entered 
 actively into the lumber business in which he has been en- 
 gaged for nearly thirty-eight years. He now owns ten 
 branches and manufactures his own stock of lumber at his 
 mill in the state of Arkansas. He is the president of the 
 Aurora Lumber and Manufacturing Co., a director in the 
 Majestic Milling Company and the principal stockholder 
 of the Bank of Bower Mills. 
 
 Mr. Miller is thoroughly embued with the better civic 
 spirit, believing the best patriot is the man who loves his
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 177 
 
 town. While he lived in Greenfield he helped to build and 
 was part owner of the best brick block over erected in that 
 town. He built the first brick building in the town of 
 Miller and which town bears his name. He built the fine 
 stone court house at Mt. Vernon and as a monument to his 
 honesty he did not make one cent of profit. He helped 
 to build the best ward school building in the City of 
 Aurora while a member of the school board in 1907. He 
 helped to organize and build the Peoples Sewer System 
 for the sole benefit of the health of the community. In 
 fact he has had business interests in more than twenty 
 towns of Southwest Missouri in which there are evidences 
 of his civic spirit. 
 
 Mr. Miller has never sought public office although he 
 to Miss Clara Belle Jopes of Greenfield, Mo., a daughter 
 of William H. Jopes. Mrs. Miller was one of five child- 
 ren of whom two besides herself are living. Miss Har- 
 riet F. and Samuel W. Jopes, both of Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of two daughters; 
 Mary Kate, now Mrs. Louis S. Coleman, has two children; 
 Miller Louis, aged seven, and Louis Shaw, Jr., aged five. 
 The second daughter, Lois Laura, is the wife of Eugene J. 
 McXatt, the present prosecuting attorney of Lawrence 
 county. They have one daughter, Rosemary, aged four 
 years. All live at Aurora. 
 
 Mr. Miler has never sought public office although he 
 has always taken an active interest in political affairs and 
 gives his allegiance to the democratic party. He was a 
 delegate to the state conventions that nominated Govern- 
 ors Frances and Folk. He was elected an alderman while 
 he li\ ed at Greenfield in 1881 and the very first thing he 
 did was to have the city take over the care of the cem- 
 etery and started improvements which resulted in the 
 best kept cemetery of any town in the state for its size. 
 Soon after lie moved to Aurora, Mo., in 1892 he was 
 elected for two terms chairman of the Democratic County 
 Committee and soon after a member of the school board 
 and in 1915 was elected mayor under commission form of 
 government and is giving his city a modern progressive
 
 178 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 business administration. His ambition in life has been to 
 succeed rather than make money. He gives liberally of his 
 means to all worthy causes and has helped many young 
 men to get a start in life. He is a Mason and an Elk and 
 belongs with his good wife and children to the Presbyte- 
 rian church. 
 
 WILLIAM L. MILLER. 
 
 Born in Greenfield, Mo., January 19th, 1852, a son 
 of Eldridge B. Miller, a native of Bedford County, Tenn., 
 born February 16, 1819 and died September 5, 1873. He 
 was of Irish descent, a farmer by occupation and came to 
 Missouri with his parents when a lad. They settled near 
 "Miller Springs" in Greene county, near Springfield and 
 are buried there. Eldridge came to Dade County when a 
 small boy, being apprenticed to a blacksmith of whom 
 Eldridge learned his trade. He followed this occupation 
 in Greenfield and afterwards opened a shop on a farm 
 he bought in Center Township. Eventually he became a 
 successful farmer and stock raiser and at the time of his 
 death owned a farm of about 400 acres. During the civil 
 war he was a sympathizer with the South, though a non- 
 combatant, and was frequently taken prisoner by the 
 Federal soldiers. In some way he always managed to 
 escape and make his way back home. lie died upon his 
 farm in Dade County. 
 
 The mother of William L. Miller was Mary S. (Elli- 
 son) Miller who was born in Bedford County, Tenn., Feb- 
 ruary 8, 1826 and died September 20, 1870. Her parents 
 were very early settlers of Missouri who came from Bed- 
 ford County, Tenn., and located near Springfield, Greene 
 comity on a farm. After the death of her father, her 
 mother married Alexander Patterson. 
 
 Mary S. (Ellison) Miller was the mother of 12 child- 
 ren, all of them living to maturity: 
 
 (1) Mary F., married J. M. Danghtroy, of Spring- 
 field. She now resides with her son at Springfield, Mo., 
 She was the mother of two boys.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 179 
 
 (2) Alma (now deceased) married J. A. Thurman, 
 a merchant at Greenfield. 
 
 (3) Virginia, married Captain G. W. Gilmore, a vet- 
 eran of the civil war on the Union side. He now resides 
 in Carthage, a retired capitalist. 
 
 (4) Wiliam L. Miller. 
 
 (5) George Washington (now deceased). 
 
 (6) Franklin (now deceased). 
 
 (7) Thomas A., Lumber merchant and mayor of the 
 city of Aurora. Builder of the Greenfield & Northern rail- 
 road. 
 
 (8) Eldridge B. (commonly called Boyd) lives at 
 Aurora. Ts conductor on the Aurora branch of the St. 
 Louis & San Francisco railroad, built by his brother, 
 Thomas A. He has been in this position since the road 
 was constructed. 
 
 (9) Luanza, married W. H. Bowman, a farmer of 
 Jasper county. 
 
 (10) Bird, married A. A. Swift, a merchant at 
 Golden City, Mo. 
 
 (11) Ida, married J. R. Scott, a Colorado farmer. 
 
 (12) Maude (now deceased). 
 
 After the death of his first wife, Eldridge B. Miller 
 married Narcissa McConnell, a half-sister to his first wife. 
 Her parents were early settlers in Morgan township. By 
 this union there were two boys: 
 
 (1) Charles I., living in Missouri. 
 
 (2) Clarence, resides in Morgan Township. 
 William L. Miller was raised on a farm, attended the 
 
 common schools of the county, and two years in high 
 school in Greenfield. He farmed up to 1901 when he went 
 into a dry goods store as clerk in South Greenfield. In 
 1909 his brother, Thomas A. Miller, opened up a lumber 
 yard in South Greenfield and placed the same in charge of 
 William L., which position he still holds. 
 
 William L. Miller was married to Sarah E. Gates in 
 1875. She was a native of Dade county, having been born 
 in Greenfield in 1850, and died in 1899. She was a daught- 
 er of Newell and Marv Gates. Her father was a saddler,
 
 180 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 and came from North Carolina to Greenfield while the 
 county seat was yet in its infancy. 
 
 Mrs. Miller was a member of the M. E. Church and 
 the mother of three children: 
 
 (1) Newell, a railroader by occupation, on the 
 Frisco, resides at Joplin. Has one child, Claude. 
 
 (2) Mary C., married F. C. Hair, a rural mail carrier 
 out of South Greenfield. They have one child, William. 
 
 (3) Frankie, died at the age of 10 years. 
 William L. Miller married for his second wife, Irene 
 
 Bryant, who was born in Illinois, a daughter of Paul and 
 Rebecca Bryant, who came to Dade County and settled in 
 Grant township. No children were born of this marriage. 
 She is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Miller is a 
 Democrat in politics, active in every branch of business 
 which he undertakes, is public spirited and progressive, 
 and is regarded as one of the substantial business men of 
 his community. Fraternally, he is an Odd Fellow with 
 membership at South Greenfield. 
 
 JOHN MARTIN MILLER. 
 
 A man of culture and learning, well versed in the 
 ways of the world, rich in the remembrance of many 
 pleasant experiences but in whose garden the "Golden 
 Apples of Hesperides" never ripened. John Martin Miller 
 was born in Warren county, N. J., August 26th, 1839, son 
 of Joseph and Sarah (Glassner) Miller, the former being 
 a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1793 and the latter a 
 native of N. J. in which state they were married. Andrew 
 Miller, the grand father of John M. Miller was born about 
 the year 1763 and his grandmother Eve (Walter) Miller 
 were of Holland parentage, though both were born in 
 this country. Their ancestry came to this country from 
 Holland about 1710 and there were many descendents, 
 some of whom were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. 
 
 Joseph Miller died in New Jersey in 1872, and his 
 wife Sarah having died in the same state in 1851. Joseph
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 181 
 
 Miller had boon previously married and had raised a fam- 
 ily by his first wife. 
 
 John Martin Miller was raised on a farm and re- 
 mained at home until 25 years of age. Ho received a 
 good education and recalls the fact that as early as 1856 
 Latin, Algebra, surveying and even philosophy and astron- 
 omy wore taught in the common schools. In 1864 he emi- 
 grated westward, landing in the state of Illinois where he 
 worked out on various farms. He had but little money 
 and was in search of cheap land for a home. After a short 
 time ho went from Whiteside County, Ills., to Iowa where 
 he worked out, taught school but finding land beyond his 
 means went still further west into Nebraska where he 
 took up a homestead. This was in 1865 when Nebraska 
 was still a territory and thousands of acres were still un- 
 occupied. He proved up on 80 acres in eastern Nebraska, 
 built a log house and remained on it for a few years but 
 was compelled to abandon it by reason of flood waters 
 from the Platte River, hi 1867 he took passage by boat 
 and came to St. Joseph, Mo., with nothing in the way of 
 worldly goods. He finally worked his way to Hamilton, 
 Caldwell county, where he worked out for a time. During 
 these years of financial stress he had never asked as- 
 sistance from home, although his father was w T ell to do. 
 After a strenuous career at Hamilton he finally secured 
 money for his use and bought different small tracts of 
 land adjoining the city of Hamilton, upon one of which 
 he laid out an addition and sold it out at considerable 
 profit. During these years he farmed and dealt in real 
 estate in a small way and prospered. 
 
 In February 1870 he was married to Mollie Burnside 
 who died about the year 1876 leaving one child, Mae, who 
 is now Mrs. William Mann, living in Lockwood township. 
 
 His second marriage took place November 2nd, 1878 
 to Miss Virginia Miles, who was born in West Virginia, 
 March 5th, 1845, daughter of James and Catherine (Mace) 
 Miles, who came to Missouri in 1858. Her father died in 
 West Virginia and her mother re-married, to Samuel 
 Smith and they came to Caldwell county, Mo., in 1858. He
 
 182 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 died the first year but she survived him until 1881, when 
 she died at the home of John M. Miller in Golden City, Mo. 
 
 Mr. Miller remained at Hamilton about 10 years 
 when in 1877 he emigrated to Harper county, Kansas, and 
 took up a homestead of 160 acres. Here for a period of 
 three years he enjoyed real frontier life. Times were hard 
 and crops poor, so that in order to earn a livlihood it be- 
 came necessary for him to haul buffalo bones and wood 
 seventy miles. Three years of this kind of life satisfied 
 his longing for the frontier, so that in 1880 he made final 
 proof on his homestead and came to Golden City, Barton 
 county, Mo., and bought a 10-acre fruit and truck farm in 
 the edge of the city. He remained here until 1897 when 
 he exchanged this 10-acre tract for about 100 acres of 
 partly improved land one mile south of South Greenfield. 
 During his 20 years residence in Bade county he has made 
 numerous improvements on his original purchase. 
 
 To his last marriage there have been born two child- 
 ren: 
 
 (1) James Irving, born September llth, 1879, mar- 
 ried a Miss Gray of Oregon where he now resides. 
 
 (2) George W., born April 18th, 1883, married Car- 
 rie Merrick, who was a native of Dade county. There 
 is one child, Ernest Dale. George W. Miller is a prom- 
 inent business man of South Greenfield, an active member 
 of the Odd Fellow and Woodmen lodges. 
 
 John M. Miller is a member of the Presbyterian 
 church while his wife holds membership in the Baptist 
 denomination. He is a Republican in politics and in an 
 early day was prominent in the business circles of Ham- 
 ilton, Missouri. lie has made a special study of astronomy 
 and takes great delight in literary and scientific subjects. 
 
 MORRIS MILLER. 
 
 Was born in Madison County, Indiana, January 24th, 
 18fj7, son of David and Mary Ann (Gilbert) Miller. His 
 father was born December llth, 1S1G, in Clermont County. 
 Ohio, while his mother was born December 16th of the
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 183 
 
 same year in Pasquatunk County, North Carolina. They 
 were married in Madison Count}-, Indiana, in May, 1856. 
 
 David Miller was of English-German ancestry, while 
 his wife was of Scotch extraction. David was a mill- 
 wright by trade and came to Missouri with his family in 
 the spring of 1868, stopping first at Springfield for a 
 short time, also at Greenfield for two months, after which 
 he purchased a 40-acre tract of land three miles west of 
 Dadevillc, where he remained eight or ten years. Finally 
 he purchased a home in Dadeville, where he followed his 
 trade as carpenter during the remainder of his days. He 
 died at Dadeville March 30th, 11)15, his wife having de- 
 parted this life, also at Dadeville, December 26th, 1896. 
 Two children were born of this marriage, both boys, Morris 
 Miller, the subject of this sketch, and his younger brother, 
 Anderson, who died in Dade County, single. 
 
 Morris Miller remained at home with his father till 
 he was 21 years of age, attended only the common schools 
 of the county during the winter months, and during the 
 summer either farmed or worked at the carpenter's trade 
 with his father. He was married on the 27th day of 
 August, 1877, to Sarah E. Glenn, daughter of George TV. 
 and Mary (Lock) Glenn, born in October, 1862, being 
 seventh in point of birth in a family of eight children. 
 Her father was a native of Tennessee, while the Locks 
 came from Illinois. Her brothers were Sig, W. C., Sheri- 
 dan and Joel, all now deceased but Sig. 
 
 After his marriage they moved to a small hill farm 
 on Son's creek, where they raised one crop, then moved 
 to Corry, where Mr. Miller followed the mining business 
 for 17 or 18 years. About the year 1890 he moved to 
 Dadeville, where he engaged in the carpenter business in 
 company with his father. 
 
 In November, 1894, he was elected sheriff of Dade 
 County on the Republican ticket, and moved to Greenfield. 
 Prior to this time, however, Mr. Miller had served as con- 
 stable of Morgan Township for six years. 
 
 Mr. Miller remained in Greenfield seven years, serving 
 one term as sheriff, after which he was deputy sheriff
 
 184 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 under U. S. Keran, and also under W. R. Farmer. He 
 served one term as city collector while in Greenfield. Tn 
 1901 he moved back to Dadcvilie, and in November, 1902, 
 he was elected justice of the peace, and has served con- 
 tinuously in that office ever since. At present he is local 
 register for the vital statistics of the state of Missouri. 
 Mrs. Miller is still living, but a hopeless invalid. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Miller are the parents of eight chil- 
 dren, viz: 
 
 (1) Berta, born August 26th, 1878, graduated from 
 the Greenfield High School, taught school in Dade County 
 for a few years, married Charley Lyons, a Dade County 
 farmer, and now lives three miles northeast of Golden 
 City, in Marion Township. They have two children, Ber- 
 nice and Gradon Gilbert. 
 
 (2) Wade, born April llth, 1880, and died April 7th, 
 1901, lacking just four days of being 21 years of age. He 
 was single at the time of his death, having been killed in 
 a railroad accident at Neal, Kas. 
 
 (3) Henrietta, born in 1882, attended Greenfield High 
 School, taught in Dade County for three years, married 
 Henry Clark, a Dade County farmer. They now live in 
 Golden City, where he is engaged in the elevator business. 
 They have three children, Cleo, Gilbert and Eloise. 
 
 (4) James M., born in 1884, attended Greenfield 
 High School, after which he farmed. He died, single, July 
 20th, 1914. 
 
 (5) Maude, born in 1886, attended the schools in 
 Greenfield, married David Penrod. They now live in 
 Golden City, where he is engaged in the lumber business. 
 They have two children, Ernestine, and a boy baby, yet 
 unnamed. 
 
 (6) Floy, born in 1888, attended school in Green- 
 field and Dadeville, married William McCandlass, a farmer. 
 They now reside in Lawrence County, Missouri, and hav<? 
 two children, Gilbert and Gradon. 
 
 (7) Greta, born in 1890, attended school in Dade- 
 ville, married Herbert Smith, a fanner. They now live 
 in Barton County, near Golden City. They have one child, 
 a girl, Denvil.
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 185 
 
 (8) Jessie, born in 1892, attended school in Dade- 
 ville, married Robert Morrison, a farmer. They now re- 
 side in Lawrence County, Missouri. 
 
 Of this splendid family the two boys each met a vio- 
 lent death while yet in early manhood. The girls are 
 all happily married and ten grandchildren have come to 
 bring sunshine into their homes and gladness to the hearts 
 of their grandparents, who have toiled, sacrificed and 
 struggled through many long years with little hope of 
 reward save and except the welfare and happiness of 
 their children. 
 
 In politics Mr. Miller has always been a Republican 
 and active in the affairs of his party. His nomination and 
 election to the ofiice of sheriff marked a new era in the 
 politics of Morgan Township, which for years had been 
 dominated by a few influential citizens of Dadeville. Mr. 
 Miller was the candidate of the "Boys From the Sticks," 
 and the delegates in the convention which nominated him 
 represented the laboring classes of the county rather than 
 the professional politicians. Mr. Miller is still active in 
 the affairs of life and is prominent in the civic and busi- 
 ness circles of his home city. 
 
 JOHN 0. MITCHELL. 
 
 Dade county has never numbered among her favored 
 sons many millionaires, neither has she been renowned as 
 a rich man's resort, still there are a few men who in early 
 life made their start here and afterward became famous 
 in the business world. To this list belongs John 0. Mitch- 
 ell, who was born in Dade county October 22nd, 1858 near 
 where the town of Arcola now stands. He is the son 
 of DeWitt C. and Nancy (Carey) Mitchell both natives of 
 Tennessee. His father was born not far from Knoxville 
 in 1833 and died in 1880. In 1855 he came to Dade county 
 and served in the Union army during the civil war. Nancy 
 C. Mitchell was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., and died
 
 186 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 in 1908. Ten children were born of this union, four boys 
 and six girls, John O. was third in order of birth. All the 
 children are living except one brother. In his boyhood 
 days, John 0. Mitchell attended the common schools of the 
 county and later on, Ozark college in Greenfield. His 
 first work for himself was as a hired farm hand, but after- 
 ward he taught school in his native county eight years. 
 From school teaching he entered the mercantile business 
 in Aivola during which time he also engaged in farming, 
 stock raising, buying and shipping. He purchased and 
 improved a large tract of land near Arcola, which he still 
 owns. While in Dade county, Mr. Mitchell was a director 
 in the Dade County bank at Greenfield, and was also active 
 in politics. Mis party drafted him as a candidate for the 
 legislature on the democratic ticket about the year 1900. 
 
 In the month of August, 1904 he moved to Tulsa, 
 <)kia., where he became extensively engaged in the man- 
 ufacture of brick. With the opening up of the ex- 
 tensive oil-fields in that state, Mr. Mitchell dealt largely 
 in oil and gas franchises and leases. He also invested 
 largely in city and farm property. Along with these com- 
 mercial enterprises Mr. Mitchell mixed a little politics. 
 He was elected by the City of Tulsa to represent her in a 
 joint-statehood meeting at Washington, D. C. in 1906. 
 In the same year he was elected mayor of the City of 
 Tulsa on the democratic ticket. Again in 1910 after 
 the legislature had granted to the city a Commission 
 Charter lie was elected mayor, being the first mayor in 
 the state under the Commission form of city government. 
 In 1907 he was one of the organizers of the central Nation- 
 al Bank of Tulsa and was its first vice-pesident, which 
 position he held until 1916. This bank is the second larg- 
 est in the state. In 1915 he organized the Central Mis- 
 souri Company, incorporated for $50,000 of which he is 
 president. 
 
 Mr. Mitchell has always taken great interest in frater- 
 nal orders, and is at present a member of the Elks, Masons, 
 Knights of Phythias and other benevolent orders. lie took 
 his first degree in Masonry in 1885 in Garrett lodge in
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 187 
 
 Arcola, Mo. He is now a member of the Scottish Rite 
 Consistory at South McAlister, Okla., and a member of 
 Akdar Temple of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Tulsa. 
 He owns one of the fine modern homes in the city of 
 Tulsa. 
 
 On the 25th day of February, 1886 he was married to 
 Alice M. Young of Greenfield, Mo., to which marriage 
 have been born six children. Two died in infancy. Belva 
 L. is now the wife of Ralph H. Shaw, of Tulsa, formerly 
 of Lima, Ohio. He is engaged extensively in the oil busi- 
 ness. Garland C. married Leota Arthur formerly of Law- 
 rence county, Mo. Young 0. married Martha Mowry of 
 Tulsa, formerly of Pennsylvania. Eudora, now the wife 
 of John If. Harvey of Tulsa, a native of Canada, manager 
 of the Kawfield Oil Company. Belva attended Stephens 
 college, Columbia Mo., Garland attended college at Colum- 
 bia, Mo., and Oklahoma University at Norman. Young 0. 
 Mitchell graduated from the University of Kansas having 
 formerly spent two years in the University of Oklahoma 
 at Norman. Eudora graduated at Fairmont Seminary, 
 Washington, D. C. 
 
 Mr. Mitchell at present is Past Exalted Ruler of 
 Tulsa Lodge No. 946, B. P. 0. E. He is still largely in- 
 terested in Dade county affairs, having formed a partner- 
 ship with his two sons who are engaged in the cattle 
 buiness on his ranch near Arcola. Dade County is proud 
 of John 0. Mitchell and always points to him as one of 
 her most distinguished ex-citizens. 
 
 MARTIN L. MITCHELL. 
 
 Was born near Holly Springs, Miss., March 21st, 1844, 
 son of William and Elenor (Stockard) Mitchell, both 
 natives of North Carolina but raised in Tennessee from 
 Childhood. He was born July 7th, 1803 and died at 
 Greenfield, April 2nd, 1898, while his wife was born in 
 1805 and died at Greenfield, Mo., May 9th, 1875. They 
 came to Dade county in 1848, having raised one crop in 
 Greene county in 1847. Like many of the early pioneers
 
 188 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of the country, in selecting a location the choice was de- 
 cided by the presence of springs, two of which were 
 found in Center township, northeast of Greenfield. Mr. 
 Mitchell locating near one and his son-in-law, William L. 
 Scroggs locating near the other one. Mr. Mitchell bought 
 some land of John M. Rankin and entered some from the 
 government. On the original homestead he built the first 
 brick house in the county. He burned the brick in a 
 kiln erected near Sac river. This was in 1856. At the 
 time of his death he was the oldest man in the county 
 95 years. William Mitchell was a member of the Presby- 
 terian church, a democrat in politics and held the office 
 of Justice of the Peace many years. They raised a fam- 
 ily of ten Children: seven boys and three girls: 
 
 (1) Salina Jane, died when 5 years of age. 
 
 ('2) James W., educated himself for a teacher, went 
 to California in 1849, taught after his return to Dade 
 county, enlisted in civil war, Co. L, 6th Mo. cavalry and 
 died of congestion of lungs while in the service. 
 
 (3) William Luther, was a Presbyterian preacher, 
 died in Illinois while pastor at Ilillsboro in 1863. 
 
 (4) Samuel W., (sketch given in full in this volume). 
 
 (5) Leah Caroline, married William L. Scroggs, a 
 prominent pioneer of Dade County. 
 
 (6) John F., entered union army, died in Greenfield, 
 aged 74 years. He had two daughters in Greenfield, Hattie 
 and Nettie. 
 
 (7) David Newton, died at the age of 30. 
 
 (8) Mary Elizabeth, married Arch Hopper, educated 
 in Kentucky and taught school in Dade county, died in 
 Humansville, Mo. 
 
 (9) Martin L. (the subject of this sketch). 
 
 (10) George B., physician in Kansas City, Kas. 
 Martin L. Mitchell has always made his home at or 
 
 near the old home place Northeast of Greenfield. After 
 the death of his father, he and his brother Dr. George B., 
 bought the old homestead of 200 acres and divided it. 
 Martin L. now owns part of the old homestead and has 
 since purchased an 80 acre tract adjoining it on the east
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 189 
 
 upon which he has a fine residence erected in 1906. This 
 80 acres was unimproved when purchased, having been 
 entered by A. M. Long. 
 
 Martin L. Mitchell was married September 4th, 1867 
 to Sarah J. Boland, who was born October 15th, 1848, 
 daughter of John and Rebecca (Hudspeth) Boland. They 
 were married in Kentucky and came to Dade county in 
 the early 40 's. 
 
 Martin L. Mitchell and wife are the parents of three 
 children: 
 
 (1) Winifred L., born October 3rd, 1868, married 
 Richard S. Marshall of Rogers, Arkansas, June 6th, 1898, 
 died at Greenfield, Mo., after a few month of matrimonial 
 bliss and was buried from the Presbyterian church in 
 Greenfield, Sunday, December 4th, 1898. 
 
 (2) James M., born September 5th, 1872, in Dade 
 County, married Ora Bell Mitchell, a daughter of Thomas 
 Mitchell an early settler of Dade County. He is now farm- 
 ing on a part of the original Mitchell homestead. 
 
 (3) Florence E., married Ruel King whose sketch 
 appears under proper caption in this volume, is now de- 
 ceased. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell are members of the Presbyte- 
 rian church. He is an Elder, a republican in politics, 
 having voted for Abraham Lincoln in 1864 his first 
 vote. He enlisted in Co. L. 6th Mo. Cavalry August 1st, 
 1862 and served three years. Was discharged at Baton 
 Rouge, La., August 1st, 1865. After the war he returned 
 home and farmed with his father. He has always been 
 a farmer and a good one. While he is now living prac- 
 tically a retired life, he still oversees the farming opera- 
 tions and enjoys excellent health. 
 
 He is an active member of the G. A. R. post at Green- 
 field and takes great pride in being the owner of not 
 only one of the oldest but also one of the best farms in 
 Dade Countv. 
 
 CHARLES W. MONTGOMERY. 
 
 The Montgomery family is one of the oldest, most 
 numerous as well as the most highly esteemed in Dade
 
 190 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 County. The subject of this sketch, Charles W. Mont- 
 gomery is a respected scion of a prolific branch, having 
 been born in Dade county, ten miles northeast of Green- 
 field, August 25th, 1850, son of Emsley C. and Julia Ann 
 (Taylor) Montgomery. His father is a native of Christian 
 County, Ky., while his mother first saw the light of day in 
 Ray County, Mo. Emsley C. Montgomery was born in 
 1825 and came to Dade County with his father when 15 
 years of age, or in the year 1840 when his parents took 
 up 280 acres of government land in Sac township, upon 
 which they lived during the remainder of their lives. Em- 
 sley C. is still living on a fine farm of 100 acres adjoining 
 the old homestead. Josiah B. Montgomery, a younger 
 brother of Charles W. now owns and lives on the old 
 place. Emsley C. Montgomery is now in his 92nd year, 
 hale and hearty while his wife, who is still living, has 
 seen the snows of 85 winters. 
 
 Emsley C. Montgomery is a veteran of the civil war, 
 perhaps the oldest in the county, having unlisted in the 
 6th Mo., volunteer cavalry and served three years ( lack- 
 ing 4 days) a full sketch of his life and service appearing 
 in another place in this volume. 
 
 Charles W. Montgomery remained at home and 
 worked for his father until May 8th, 1870 when he was 
 married to Mary Ellen Ellis, a daughter of Spencer Ellis, 
 an early settler of the county who went with the rush to 
 California in 1841) and died there. Her mother, Mary 
 (Hudson) Ellis remained in Dade county and reared the 
 family among them being Judge Thornton T. Ellis who 
 met accidental death while Associate Judge for the East- 
 ern district. 
 
 At the time of his marriage, and immediately there- 
 after, Charles AV. Montgomery engaged in farming upon 
 his own account, leased, bought and sold numerous farms, 
 in which occupation he continued until 188G when in com- 
 pany with Thornton T. Ellis, and his brother Thomas B. 
 Montgomery they opened up a general store at Seybert 
 which they conducted under the firm name of C. AV. 
 Montgomery & Co., for a few months when he bought out
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 191 
 
 his partners and conducted the business in his own name 
 for three years. lie then purchased the Seybert flouring 
 mill for $12,500 on the installment plan, paying the in- 
 terest and $1,000 on the principal each year. These pay- 
 ments were made monthly and for five years he never 
 missed a payment. During this time he rented his store 
 building, sold the goods in bulk and bought 320 acres 
 of fine land adjoining the mill property. He subsequently 
 sold the mill for $10,000 reserving some land, houses and 
 property valued at $2,500. This added to his farm made 
 his entire holding amount to 430 acres with numerous 
 buildings and other improvements. 
 
 In the fall of 1894 he was elected Clerk of the County 
 Court of Dade County on the Republican ticket and served 
 eight years during which time his oldest son, Aaron II. 
 had served as his deputy. Aaron IT. Montgomery was 
 elected to this office in 11)02 and served four years with 
 his father C. W. Montgomery as his deputy, both retiring 
 In 1906. In 1910 Charles \V. Montgomery was elected 
 Probate Judge of the county and re-elected again in 1914 
 which office he still holds, making a remarkable record for 
 public service. At present he is the owner of numerous 
 small tracts of land near Greenfield and several houses in 
 the city. He has also been largely interested in mining 
 enterprises in the Joplin district as well as in Dade 
 County, fie has been a member of the M. E. Church 
 since 1879, serving on the Board of Trustees almost con- 
 tinuously. In politics, he has long been recognized as a 
 leader, not only in local circles but in the high councils 
 of the Republican party. 
 
 Mi 1 , and Mrs. C. \V. Montgomery have boon the par- 
 ents of 14 children, 5 of whom died in infancy. Their 
 oldest daughter died leaving three children who were 
 raised by their grand-parents. Those living at the pres- 
 ent time are as follows: 
 
 (1) Aaron II., lives at AVhittier, California. 
 
 (2) W. E., a merchant at Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 (3) Lenora, wife of Henry Hay ward, a farmer living 
 in North Morgan township.
 
 192 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (4) Thomas W., lives at Linsley, Calif. 
 
 (5) Elmer Clyde, lives at Eden,Idaho. 
 
 (6) Julia, wife of C. W. Tindall of Linsley, Calif. 
 
 (7) Lester, also lives at Linsley, Calif. 
 
 (8) Nellie L., wife of Ralph Stapp, a railroad man 
 residing at Arcadia, Kansas. 
 
 The brothers of Charles W. Montgomery are extensive 
 farmers and stock raisers residing in the northern part of 
 the county. Their farms are all well improved and kept in 
 a high state of cultivation. As probate Judge, Mr. Mont- 
 gomery has made an exemplary, pains-taking official 
 whose chief delight seemed to be in accommodating the 
 people. Many people have ascribed his popularity in pol- 
 itical campaigns to the fact that while he was in the mer- 
 cantile and milling business at Seybert, no man however 
 poor, was ever denied credit for a sack of flour or a 
 side of bacon. Since entering politics Mr. Montgomery 
 has been obliged to pay many security debts for his old- 
 time friends who took advantage of his generosity and 
 imposed upon his unlimited good nature, but lie has 
 never complained or regretted doing an act of kindness 
 for a friend even though it has cost him many dollars 
 and severely tested his faith in human nature. 
 
 GEORGE WASHINGTON MOORE. 
 
 Deceased. 
 
 Was born in Cedar county, Mo., while his people were 
 enroute for Dade county. This event occurred on the 
 14th day of June, 1844. His people were from Tennessee. 
 His father, Charles Moore traveled through Dade County 
 into Arkansas where they stayed for some time and after 
 his death his family returned to Dade County. 
 
 At the age of 18 years George W. Moore enlisted in 
 the I'liiori army, first in Company E, 14th regiment and 
 later in Co. C, 8th regiment Missouri Volunteer Cavalry. 
 During the war he sent home money to his mother and 
 bought a farm of 120 acres. He had this about half paid 
 for when he married Eliza J. Headlee on the 8th day of
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 193 
 
 August, 1872. She was born March 15th, 1848 in Greene 
 county, a daughter of Samuel Newton and Mary (Mitchell) 
 Headlee. The Moores went to housekeeping in a one- 
 room dwelling which they afterward added on to until 
 they had a fine farm residence. Since Mr. Moore's death 
 his wife has managed the farm with success. She is still 
 the owner of 118 acres, having given 2 acres to the Routh 
 Chapel, M. E. Church. Mrs. Moore has built a fine 80-ton 
 silo, and splendid outbuildings. They have six acres of 
 alfalfa and raise registered Jersey cattle for dairy pur- 
 poses. It is their intention to build up an extensive dairy 
 farm and market the products. At present they have nine 
 head in the herd. 
 
 George W. Moore was a member of the M. E. church 
 and his family are members of the same organization. He 
 was a republican in politics. Receiving an injury during 
 the war in the battle of Big Blue from which he never 
 fully recovered and was sick some two years prior to his 
 death which occurred September 10th, 1895. 
 
 George W. Moore and wife were the parents of seven 
 children, two of whom died in infancy, and one, John B., 
 born August 10th, 1873, was killed April 24th, 1890 at 
 the age of 17 years. Those living are: 
 
 (1) Minnie C., born August 23rd, 1875, is still at 
 home. 
 
 (2) Eva D., born Aug. llth, 1878, is at home. 
 
 (3) Charles E., born January 29th, 1881, is still at 
 home. 
 
 (4) Morris A., born August 30th, 1884, married Lela 
 McGill of Polk county where they now live. 
 
 The Moore farm is located in Morgan township and 
 Aldrich is their shipping point although they also trade 
 some at Dadeville. The entire farm is fenced hog-tight 
 with woven wire and is well watered by two branches, 
 one large cave spring and wells, the waters is forced 
 through the house and barns by a hydraulic ram. They 
 raise and feed from 50 to 60 head of hogs each year. 
 
 In addition to the Jersey cattle they have one regis- 
 tered saddle stallion, Custer, No. 3311, one thoroughbred
 
 194 HISTORY OF DADS COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 draft stallion and two splendid Kentucky Jacks for breed- 
 ing purposes. This farm is known as "The Blue Grass 
 Dairy Farm." 
 
 CHARLES W. MOORE. 
 
 One of our best known business men is Chas. W. 
 Moore of Dadeville whose well stocked store is the largest 
 and best known of northeast of Dade County. 
 
 Mr. Moore is a native of Dade County having been 
 born in Dadeville July 23, 1871, a son of Ruben and 
 Serine E. (Clopton) Moore. Ruben Moore was a native of 
 Tennessee and came to Dade county when quite young and 
 taught school here for many years, here he married his 
 wife who was decendent of the well known and highly 
 respected pioneer Clopton family of w T hom extended men- 
 tion is made elsewhere in these volumes under the name 
 of Richard Green Clopton. When the civil war broke 
 with all its fury, Ruben Moore was not to be found want- 
 ing, he enlisted in Co. L, 6th Mo. Cav. serving under Capt. 
 Jesse Kirby as First Sergar.t. he was discharged at Pilot 
 Knob for disability. He was a successful teacher, farmer 
 and business man and a man well and favorably known 
 throughout the county for his integrity and fair dealing 
 in all things. He died in January, 1914 while his wife 
 was killed by a runaway team on the streets of Dade- 
 ville. Charles W. Moore received a district school edu- 
 cation in Dade county but at the early age of 19 started 
 out in life for himself by working his father's farm. We 
 soon find him in what has proved to be his life work mer- 
 chandising, for after a short trip in the west, lasting about 
 six months, he entered the store of his grandfather Clopton 
 at Dadeville. For six years he worked in this store and 
 until his Grandfather Clopton sold out and then Mr. Moore 
 started a grocery store in the old Clopton building which 
 lie run successfully for two years at which tiine his 
 father entered the business with him and they put in a 
 complete line of dry goods, clothing, etc. After a time 
 Mr. Moore dissolved partnership with his father and
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 195 
 
 opened up alone in his present location, his father con- 
 tinued to run the old place for a time when he again 
 became interested with his son and they run a large store, 
 handling drygoods, clothing, boots and shoes, etc., and 
 continued up to 1910 when Charles W. bought out the 
 entire establishment and his father retired to private life. 
 
 Charles W. Moore now owns the largest and most 
 complete line of drygoods, clothing, boots and shoes and 
 general merchandise in all north Bade county, in 1908 he 
 bought the large brick building where he is now located, 
 this is a modern structure equipped with carbide lights 
 and all the possible conveniences in an inland town. 
 Noted for his fair dealing and courteous treatment of the 
 public, he has built up a business of which any man 
 might well be proud. His stock is well kept and shows 
 the care of a man well versed in his particular line. Mr. 
 Moore carries a stock fluctuating between $12,000.00 and 
 $15,000.00 and he keeps it moving and fresh and strictly 
 up-to-date. 
 
 Mr. Moore was married June 22, 1902 to Miss Eva 
 Tarrant, a native of Dade county, born September 1st, 
 1878, a daughter of Wm. H. and Sarah J. Tarrant, early 
 settlers of Dade county, a sketch of whom is to be found 
 elsewhere in this work. To Mr. and Mrs. Moore have 
 been born four children, namely, Ross T., born March 12, 
 1909; Emma Maxine, born October 12, 1910; Aluwee, born 
 February 22, 1913 and Charles Dale, born July 10, 1915; 
 all at home and receiving the best of educational advan- 
 tages. Besides being an extensive and prosperous busi- 
 ness man, Mr. Moore has large farming interests, owning 
 nearly 300 acres of valuable farming property. He has 
 80 acres in South Morgan township, 160 in Polk town- 
 ship besides 28 and one-half in Dadeville. Mr. Moore re- 
 sides in one of the best residences in Dadeville, having 
 built a modern 5-room dwelling. This hustling business 
 man finds time to devote to the social interests of the town, 
 being a member of the I. 0. 0. F., W. 0. W. and Modern 
 Woodman of the World. He is a staunch republican and 
 prominent in party affairs, is a broad minded, public
 
 196 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 spirited citizen, interested in good roads, free public 
 schools and progress for the county along all lines. A man 
 in every sense of the word, a credit to his town, his 
 county and his state. 
 
 BAILEY P. MORGAN. 
 
 No family in the county are better or more favorably 
 known than the Morgan family of, and near Dadeville. 
 The subject of this sketch, was born in Dade county, Octo- 
 ber 29th, 1847 and has spent his entire life up to now, in 
 Dade county. He is the son of Wick and Nancy (Worley) 
 Morgan. Wick Morgan was brought to this country by 
 his father and mother, Adonijah and Betsey (Mathews) 
 Morgan who were very early settlers of Indiana and came 
 to Dade county in the early 40 's. They rented land for 
 some time and later became large land owners here. 
 Bailey Morgan's mother's people, the Worleys, were also 
 pioneers of this county having settled here about 1840. 
 Wick Morgan was married in Dade June 2nd, 1845 by 
 Judge Pat T. Andrews, he and his wife as well as his 
 father and mother all died here and are buried in the Rice 
 cemetery. Bailey Morgan bought 50 acres of good land 
 about 1880 upon which he now lives, he has always been 
 a farmer, has prospered and now owns 123 acres just east 
 of Dadeville and it is one of the fine farms of the county. 
 In 1901 he built a nice four-room dwelling and here he is 
 living, practically retired. lie never married but does not 
 want for love and affection in his declining years for you 
 will find at his home three lovely children who love him 
 and whom he loves and cherishes as his own. It is a beau- 
 tiful story to tell, how this big hearted man took the three- 
 months-old daughter of Pang Morgan and his wife, Mary 
 Vanhoose, who had just died, and raised her from this 
 infant age to lovely womanhood, and now, she is mar- 
 ried to Herman Ackers, a native of Dade county and 
 they live on the Morgan place and have three fine children 
 as follows: Thyra Neoma, born March 8th, 1905; Mary 
 Florence, March 17, 1912; and Ollie Madaline September
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 197 
 
 23, 1914. Bailey Morgan is known to almost everyone in 
 eastern Dade county, he is a fine, broad-minded, Christian 
 gentleman. He is a member of the Christian church and 
 held in the highest regard by all who have the honor of 
 his acquaintance. 
 
 ALBERT G, MORRIS (Deceased.) 
 
 A native of Dade County, was born August 28th, 1874 
 and died January 29th, 1908. He was a son of Mount 
 Etna and Sarah Ella (Quarrels) Morris, a daughter of 
 Thomas Quarrels and came to Missouri when a young 
 lady. Both families were pioneers coming from Kentucky. 
 
 In 1896 Albert G. Morris in company with J. W. Tol- 
 iver bought a small hardware store of Blackmore & Tar- 
 rant in Dadeville, increasing the stock and later moved to 
 a new location, taking in a third partner, Mr. Lindley. 
 This firm continued in business for a time when Morris 
 & Lindley purchased the interest of Mr. Toliver in the 
 firm, after which Mr. Lindley became the sole proprietor. 
 After the dissolution of this firm Mr. Morris again bought 
 in and later bought the entire stock and remained in this 
 business until the time of his death. The business is now 
 run by the Maze Hardware Company. His health was bad 
 for some time prior to his death. He was always engaged 
 in mercantile pursuits. 
 
 On the 30th day of December, 1896 he was married 
 to Veda Wilson, who was born September 8th, 1875. They 
 were the parents of three children: 
 
 (1) Lucile, born July 22nd, 1898, received her edu- 
 cation in Dade County, attended the Dadeville High School 
 and one year in Drury College at Springfield. She is now 
 teaching in Dadeville. 
 
 (2) Mount Etna, born September 1st, 1900, attend- 
 ing school in Walnut Grove where he graduated in 1917. 
 
 (3) Albert George, born November 27th, 1905, at- 
 tending school. 
 
 Mr. Morris was a democrat but preferred his home 
 life with his family and gave his talents to his business
 
 198 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 rather than to politics. His people are .members of the 
 Christian church. Mr. Morris was a Mason, attaining the 
 Shriner's degree. 
 
 Mrs. Morris resides in a fine cottage near Dadeville, 
 is a member of the Presbyterian church, drives an Over- 
 land car, is a good roads booster and is a splendid speci- 
 men of the up-to-date, 20th Century woman who takes a 
 lively interest in public affairs and presides over an ideal 
 home. 
 
 UEL W. MURPHY. 
 
 No city, town or village ever remained long upon 
 the map of any country without claiming among her dis- 
 tinguished citizens, sooner or later, some representative 
 from the Emerald Isle. Uel W. Murphy was born in 
 North Township, Dade County, Mo., July 19th, 1846, son of 
 Gilbert W. Murphy, born in Edgar county, Ills., March 
 23rd, 1819, of Irish Ancestry. His parents came from 
 Ireland and early settled in Illinois, while it was yet a 
 territory. George W. Murphy was a farmer and quite 
 successful. He came to Dade Countv in the latter part of 
 the 30 's and located in North township where he entered 
 120 acres of land, erected a log-cabin upon it and made 
 other improvements. In addition to farming he handled 
 considerable live stock. He died on the old homestead, 
 July 12th, 1871. He was a local preacher of the M. E. 
 church and organized the Methodist Society in North 
 township. Their first meetings were held in his home, 
 the congregation being seated on slabs which he had 
 fashioned for that purpose. He also performed many mar- 
 riage ceremonies among the pioneers, frequently two in a 
 single day. In politics he was an old-time Whig and 
 later joined the Republican party. He was a member 
 of the Masonic fraternity. He was married to Miss Cal- 
 ifornia Lomastcr, born in Maury County, Term., October 
 30th, 1823, died May 23rd, 1886, daughter of Joseph ami 
 Elizabeth Lemaster who came to Dade County before the 
 Murphy's came, sometime in 1830-35 and located in North
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 199 
 
 Township. They were successful farmers in their day and 
 always had plenty of bacon and venison in the smoke 
 house to last over winter. Mrs. California Murphy was a 
 member of the M. E. church and the mother of ten child 
 ren: 
 
 (1) William P., born October 24th, 1840, married 
 Sophia Underwood, who was born in Tennessee in 1838 
 and died in Dade County in 1894. She was a daughter of 
 Thomas and Mariah Underwood who came from Tennessee 
 in the 30 's and located in North township. Her brothers, 
 Robert and Price Underwood were veterans of the Oivll 
 war. William P. Murphy and wife were members of the 
 M. E. Church and were the parents of eight children, 5 o: 
 whom are living: 
 
 Uel W. ; Louisa F., wife of Charles Wilson, Riah, liv- 
 ing at home, Marguerite, Married Floyd Sloan, died leav- 
 ing two children, and William Roscoc 
 
 William P. Murphy was a member of the volunteer 
 Home Guards during the civil war and is a Republican in 
 politics. 
 
 (2) Mary A. E., born August 28th, 1842, married 
 Julius Appleby, of Dade County. She died May 26th, 
 1886 leaving six children. 
 
 (3) Lewis M., born May 23rd, 1844, died in 1912 
 For a number of years he was a merchant at Greenfield 
 and later at Carthage, Mo. He married Cordie Garrett 
 They had three children. 
 
 (4 Uel W. (the subject of this sketch). 
 
 (5) Eliza J., born September 20th, 1848, married 
 Thomas Travis a farmer and served as County Clerk of 
 Cedar County. She is now a widow, having one child, 
 Alba who first married R. Hartley of Cedar County an i 
 after his death became the wife of M. M Ewing a banke r 
 at Denver, Colo. 
 
 (6) Sarah P., born January 20th, j850, maried Rob- 
 ert P Underwood who is now deceased He was a farmer 
 and later a merchant. Was postmaster for 10 years under 
 the McKinley administration and represented Dade county 
 one term in the Missouri Legislature. He was a veteran
 
 200 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 of the Civil war and raised a family. His widow still re- 
 sides in Greenfield. 
 
 (7) Cordelia C., born July 8th, 1854, married Glover 
 Killingsworth, now a farmer and stock man at Emporia 
 Kansas. They have five children. 
 
 (8) Melville L.. born July 25th, 18J7, died December 
 21st, 1889. Married Lizzie Kimber He was a merchant 
 and the father of two children, one of whom, R. P. Murphy 
 is living. His widow resides near Carthage. 
 
 (9) Robert W., born December 8th, 1859, is a hotel 
 man and resides in Kansas City. 
 
 (10) Ada M, born January 3rd, 1863, mar led 
 Henry Whittaker ivho is now deceased. During life he 
 was a merchant at /rcola. They had two children. SLe is 
 now living in Seattle, Washington. 
 
 Uel AY. Murphy was raised on a farm and attended 
 the country schools lie went from the farm to Arcola 
 in 18S4 where for r number of years he was engaged PI 
 Merchandising. In 1891 he became the landlord of the 
 Delmonico Hotel in Greenfield, both before and after its 
 re-construction. It was a popular hostelry and gained a 
 wide reputation for hospitality during his 14 years of man- 
 agement. In politics Mr. Murphy is a republican and wa- 
 elected Sheriff and nerved one term as a candidate of that 
 party. Since his retirement from the office of Sheriff" ho 
 has lived practical y a retired life, serving some years as 
 Constable of Center Township and is now deputy sheriff. 
 lie is also engaged in the real estate business and lends 
 money upon his own account. The Murphy family, 
 throughout, are staunch members of the M. E. church. 
 
 He was married November 28th, 1872 to Katherine 
 Travis, who was lorn in Scott County, Va., February 
 26th, 1847, daughter of Edward II. and Margueret (Carter) 
 Travis who came to Dade County in 1853 and located in 
 North Township. lie was a veteran of the Mexican war 
 Both he and his wife arc; now dead. He was a farmer and 
 a local preacher of the M. E. church, a Republican in 
 politics and served as a Judge of the County Court. They
 
 A. ( . HAY WARD AND WIFE.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 201 
 
 had six children of which Mrs. Murphy was third in point 
 of birth. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Ivlurphy have no children of their own 
 but raised one boy, J. C. Brown, from two years of a<rc tc 
 manhood. He is a book-keeper by profession and resides 
 at Phoenix, Arizoi a. He married Ella Dicus, a Dade 
 county girl of a pkneer family. 
 
 Both as a c:tizen, a hotel man and a county 
 official. Mr. Murpli^ was highly esteemed He was always 
 a consistent, active worker in church ci/eles and a guard- 
 ian of law and ord^r while Sheriff of th - County. A f the 
 present time he is among the most highly respected men 
 of the communitv. 
 
 CAPTAIN BENJAMIN MABERRY NEALE. 
 
 Dade County points with pride to many distinguished 
 citizens, some of whom were of native birth, others by 
 adoption, whose ability, genius or attainments have left a 
 lasting impression upon the sacred tablets of memory. 
 It requires but little effort to recall the names of many 
 men, who, by reason of their sagacity in business, energy, 
 frugality and tenacity of purpose, have succeeded in ac- 
 cumulating vast sums of money and landed property, 
 which at their death became, at most, a questionable heri- 
 tage unto those who should follow after them. Others, by 
 reason of a strong personality, deep-seated convictions, 
 well-defined moral principles arid sterling qualities of 
 heart and brain, have left to posterity a monument more 
 enduring than shafts of lifeless marble or piles of unfeel- 
 ing stone their 's a living monument which has its foun- 
 dation in the hearts and lives of men. To this latter class, 
 Capt. B. M. Neale pre-eminently belonged. 
 
 The soil of the Old Dominion claimed him as a child. 
 B M. Xeale was born in Wood County, Virginia, Novem- 
 ber 16th, 1841, upon land which formerly constituted part 
 of the original George Washington estate. In 1843 his 
 father settled in La Fayette County, Missouri, and here 
 Benjamin grew to manhood. He attended the common
 
 202 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 schools of the county and later graduated from Central 
 College, Fayette, Mo. 
 
 At the breaking out of the civil war he espoused 
 the cause of the South and became one of her most gal- 
 lant defenders. His first service was with Weightman's 
 brigade, Graves' regiment, in which he was commissioned 
 captain. Afterward he joined the Shelby brigade, with 
 which he served with distinction until the close of the war, 
 his service covering exactly four years. 
 
 Captain Neale was every inch a soldier. He possessed 
 that unmistakable military bearing which marked him as 
 a leader of men. His very appearance inspired confidence 
 and his word when once spoken was as immutable as the 
 law of the Medes and Persians. While he was austere 
 and commanding in a way, yet there was that kind, sym- 
 pathetic fellow-feeling of comradeship ever present in his 
 heart which found its best expression in deeds rather than 
 words extended to those with whom he was associated. 
 
 His first real taste of war occurred at Carthage on 
 
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 the 4th day of July, 1861, from which place his regiment 
 was ordered to Springfield, where it participated in the 
 battle of Wilson's Creek, August 10th of the same year. 
 He- was also in the battles of Little Blue and Lone Jack, 
 in the state of Missouri, and during the latter part of the 
 war was in many engagements in Arkansas and Louis- 
 iana, ending his military career at Shreveport, La., June 
 15th, 1865. 
 
 On the 14th day of March, 1867, he was married to 
 Miss Anna E. Groves, a lady of culture and refinement, 
 and to this union six children were born, all of whom are 
 living: 
 
 (1) Katie, widow of C. W. Barker (now deceased), 
 who resides in Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 (2) Mamie E., now Mrs. J. M. Peterson of Lock- 
 wood, Mo. 
 
 (3) Willie G., now Airs. J. M. Painter of Greenfield, 
 Mo. 
 
 (4) Ben M., a prominent attorney and leading dem- 
 ocratic politician of Greenfield, Mo.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 203 
 
 (5) Eula M., now Mrs. W. M. Brooks of Arcola, Mo. 
 
 (6) Anna G., still single, engaged in teaching. 
 
 In the year 1883 Captain Neale purchased a 320-acre 
 tract of prairie land some twelve miles northwest of 
 Greenfield in Ernest township, upon which he settled, and 
 here his children grew to manhood and womanhood. 
 
 About the year 1903 Captain Neale retired from active 
 farm life and came to Greenfield, where he purchased a 
 comfortable residence and spent the remainder of his days 
 in comparative rest and quietude. 
 
 During the last years of his life his heart, mind and 
 soul seemed to be wrapped up in the fraternal organiza- 
 tions growing out of the Southern Confederacy. He was 
 a man of strong emotions and undying affection and the 
 cause to which he had given the best part of his life was 
 as dear to him as the very apple of his eye. He had been 
 many times honored by these organizations, holding many 
 positions of trust, in recognition of his valiant services 
 during the war, was promoted to the rank of colonel and 
 only his extreme modesty and feeling for others prevented 
 his election as commander. His own words in declining 
 this honor will best portray his real spirit of manhood. 
 "I have been honored sufficiently. There are others of the 
 boys who are deserving; pass the honor around." Of all 
 the honors conferred upon Captain Neale, perhaps the one 
 most appreciated by him and his immediate friends is a 
 medal of bravery in service, "The Southern Cross of 
 Honor," presented to him by the Daughters of 'the Con- 
 federacy. 
 
 His extreme modesty is again shown by the closing 
 words written by himself in a personal sketch prepared 
 by him for the annals of his beloved organization: 
 
 "This, fellow comrades^ is a brief recital of my army 
 record, much of which is pleasant to recall, but mixed with 
 some sweet is much bitter buried friends and dear, brave 
 comrades, tried on half a hundred battle fields, buried 
 hopes and aspirations for our loved sunny South. My fel- 
 low comrades ! We lost all save honor. Our dear heroes
 
 204 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 are the admiration of the world and by our good citizen- 
 ship \ve have won the respect of all good and brave men. 
 Let us cherish the memory of our dead comrades, let us, 
 in memory at least, entwine their brows with unfading 
 wreathes of love, although there be mingled regrets and 
 heart-burnings for what might have been." 
 
 In politics, Captain Neale was an unswerving demo- 
 crat and always active in the affairs of his party. Relig- 
 iously, he made a profession of religion when 19 years of 
 age and united with the South Methodist church, from 
 which his membership was never transferred. 
 
 Pie departed this life on Tuesday, October 1st, 1912, 
 at the age of 71 years, survived by his wife and six adult 
 children. 
 
 In recounting the striking characteristics of this 
 splendid man it is safe to say that he was a gentleman of 
 the "old school" and carried with him that grace of dig- 
 nified manhood which endeared him to everyone with 
 whom he came in contact. In conversation he was gen- 
 teel, courteous and scholarly, quoting Plato, Shakespeare 
 and Emerson with the fluency of a college professor. Tem- 
 peramentally, he was inclined to be both spirited and ani- 
 mated, speaking his convictions with a force and direct- 
 ness which left no room for doubt in the minds of his 
 hearers. In appearance he was tall and muscular, combin- 
 ing the courtesy of a Chesterfield with the dignity of a 
 Danton, and exemplifying in his every-day life those qual- 
 ities of heart and soul so much admired by all lovers of 
 true manhood and commendable citizenship. 
 
 BENJAMIN M. NEALE. 
 
 Was born in Lafayette County, Mo., on October 
 28th, 1.87(5, and came to' Dado County in 1882, with his 
 parents, who located on a farm in Ernest township. With 
 a common school education, he obtained a certificate and 
 started teaching in the rural schools, where ho spent two 
 years, using the money thus earned to pay his way through
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 205 
 
 the state university law school, where he graduated in 
 the class of 1902. 
 
 Immediately thereafter he opened a law office in 
 Greenfield, and in the years that have since elapsed has 
 enjoyed a steadily growing and almost universally success- 
 ful practice, so much so that at this time he is recognized 
 as one of the ablest attorneys of this section of Missouri. 
 His practice is not confined to his home county, but ex- 
 tends into adjoining circuits, where the ablest lawyers of 
 the state find in him an opponent worthy of their steel 
 in the legal arena. 
 
 Like many successful attorneys, Mr. Neale enjoys 
 relaxation from his professional duties by participation 
 in the political campaigns. He is an ardent democrat, and 
 had the management of his party's campaign in Dade 
 County in 1914 and 1916, when, despite the fact that his 
 was the minority party, he succeeded in electing a good 
 share of his candidates. His ability as a political man- 
 ager was recognized in 1916, when he was made a mem- 
 ber of the democratic state committee, and again at the 
 close of that campaign, when he was placed at the head 
 of a special organization sub-committee of that body. At 
 the time this is written, it is practically assured that he 
 will be unanimously made chairman of the democratic 
 state committee at its forthcoming meeting, when Chair- 
 man Cowgill has announced he will resign. 
 
 Mr. Noale was married in 1904 to Miss Mary Finley, 
 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry H. Finley, of Greenfield. 
 They have two sons, Harry Groves and Thomas Randolph. 
 He is a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian church and an 
 officer in the church organization. For some years he has 
 been superintendent of its Sunday school. He belongs to 
 the various branches of the Masonic order, including 
 Washington lodge, Greenfield Royal Arch chapter and 
 Constantino commandery. 
 
 JACOB E. NEWKIRK. 
 
 A Hoosier with Irish ancestry would seem to be an 
 odd combination, but Dade County is made up of people
 
 206 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 from every corner and quarter of the globe, and in ad- 
 dition to the above, Mr. Newkirk has a little splash of 
 German blood in his veins. 
 
 Jacob E. Newkirk was born in Jackson County, In- 
 diana, March 4th, 1862, a son of Abraham Taylor and 
 Elizabeth (Ruddick) Newkirk. His father was a native 
 of Ohio, while his mother was born in Indiana. His grand- 
 father, Cyrus Newkirk, was a native of New York, having 
 in his veins the rich, red blood of Ireland, with a little 
 tinge of German on his mother's side. 
 
 Cyrus Newkirk was an early settler in Ohio, but 
 Abraham Taylor Newkirk came to Indiana when 22 years 
 of age and followed the river for an occupation, running 
 a boat on the Ohio river for a number of years. It was 
 during these boating days that he met and married Eliza- 
 beth Ruddick, and in 1864 they emigrated to Chase County, 
 Kansas. For eleven years they endured the hardships of 
 frontier life, battling with drouth, grasshoppers and chinch- 
 bugs, till in 1875 he exchanged his Kansas lands for 196 
 acres in South township. Here he settled and here he 
 prospered. At the time of his death he owned 236 acres, 
 some of which were over the line in Lawrence County. 
 Part of his real estate holdings comprised the land where 
 the station of Olinger now is. He kept the postoffice be- 
 fore the railroad was built, and served as Justice of the 
 Peace for twenty years. Abraham T. Newkirk was a life- 
 long democrat. His widow, Elizabeth (Ruddick) Newkirk, 
 is still living at the advanced age of 86 years. 
 
 Six children were born of this marriage to live to 
 maturity: 
 
 (1) Frank, a farmer in Kansas. Married Minnie 
 Nott, a Dade County girl. 
 
 (2) "William Lindley. farmer of Lawrence County. 
 Married Bell Marsh of Dade County. 
 
 (3) Nora, married William D. Sturdy, of Penns- 
 boro, a farmer, stock buyer and shipper. 
 
 (4) Jacob E. Newkirk. - 
 
 (5) Elmer Andrew, first wife, Ella Moore, died leav- 
 ing three children. He then married Stella Hunter of Law-
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 207 
 
 ronce County. They reside on the old Newkirk homestead. 
 
 (6) Julia B., married L. R. Moore, a Dade County 
 farmer. 
 
 Jacob E. Newkirk received his meager schooling in 
 the common schools of Kansas and Dade County. He 
 vividly remembers a circumstance when at school in Kan- 
 sas, when only seven years of age, that the alarm was 
 given that the wild Indians were on the war path, mur- 
 dering all the whites, and headed direct for the school- 
 house. The children were instructed to rush home, spread 
 the alarm, and warn everybody to take refuge in Cotton- 
 wood Falls, the county seal. Is it any wonder that under 
 conditions of this kind the three R's of primitive education 
 were not fully mastered? 
 
 Jacob remained at home till 27 years of age, with his 
 father, until he had accumulated property of about the 
 value of $1,200, when he married Myrtie L. Renfro, daugh- 
 ter of Lewis Renfro of Greenfield. This took place on 
 September 24th, 1889. 
 
 Soon after his marriage he rented 160 acres of land 
 in South Township, where he now lives. He remained a 
 tenant, however, but a few years, trading for the land in 
 1894 upon which he has lived and prospered. His wife 
 died December 25th, 1898, leaving four children : 
 
 (1) Grace B. Myrtie (a baby), born September 5th, 
 L898, died February 26th, 1899. 
 
 (2) Mary Elna, born April 6th, 1891, at home. 
 
 (3) Lewis A., born August 6th, 1893, married Hazel 
 E Speer of Pennsboro, whore they now reside. 
 
 (4) Jacob Elwood, born November 28th, 1895. Mar- 
 ried to Nettie Terrell of South Greenfield. 
 
 On December 29th, 1901, Mr. Newkirk married Miss 
 Ollie A. Neal, born October 31st, 1878, in Gallia County, 
 Ohio, daughter of J. T. and Emma (Allison) Neal, both 
 living in Ohio. To this union there were born five chil- 
 dren, now living:
 
 208 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (1) Neal, born January 24th, 1903. 
 
 (2) John M., born June 24th, 1905. 
 
 (3) Beatrice Ida, born May 4th, 1907. 
 
 (4) Emory Wesley, born August 7th, 1909. 
 
 (5) Louise Irene, born July 17th, 1914. 
 
 Mr. Newkirk is actively engaged in general farming, 
 stock raising and feeding. His farm is well watered by 
 Honey creek, and also by wells and springs, making it an 
 ideal place for live stock. One hundred and twenty-five 
 acres are under cultivation. Mr. Newkirk is a democrat, 
 has been treasurer of township for six years, school di- 
 rector and clerk of the board for twenty years. His family 
 are regular attendants at the Methodist Episcopal church. 
 Plis lodge relations are confined to the W. O. W. 
 
 Mr. Newkirk is heartily in favor of permanent road 
 improvement and demonstrates his approval of good 
 schools bv sending his children to them. 
 
 CHARLES F. NEWMAN. 
 
 Was born in Dade county, Mo., on a farm some five 
 miles northwest of Lockwood, October 2nd, 1880, son of 
 Joseph V. and Elizabeth Newman. His father was born 
 near Akron, Ohio in 1860 and his mother in the same year 
 at Pittsburgh, Pa. Elizabeth Newman moved with her 
 parents to Dade County, Mo., in 1867. J. V. Newman came 
 to Dade County with his mother in 1867. Both settled on 
 adjoining farms about six miles northwest of Lockwood. 
 
 J. V. Newman followed farming with varying success 
 until about the year 1890 when he removed to Lockwood, 
 engaging first in the livery business and afterwards in the 
 real estate business. Later on he became a traveling sales- 
 man for the Inter-National Harvester Company, moving 
 with his family to Ft. Scott, Kansas. He was a democrat 
 in politics, and very active 1 in all public matters. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Newman were the parents of three 
 children; Charles F., the subject of this sketch, John 1?., 
 a practicing physician and surgeon of Ft. Scott, Kas., and 
 Jessie R., now the wife of Roy E. Cobbs, of Nowata, Okla.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 209 
 
 The brother and sister are each younger than Charles F. 
 
 Charles F. was about ten years of age when his father 
 moved to Lock-wood so that his entire school life was 
 spent in that city, attending first the public then the High 
 School and afterwards taking a course in law at the state 
 University at Columbia, Mo. On his return from college 
 he immediately entered the profession of the law. 
 
 He was married at Lockwood, Mo., on the 25th day of 
 September, 1904 to Edith H. Mayberry, daughter of H. R. 
 and Mary Mayberry. 
 
 To this union one son was born, Ross M., February 
 llth, 1906. 
 
 Mr. Newman belongs to the Masons, Odd Fellows, 
 Knights of Pythias and W. 0. W. lodges. In politics, he 
 has always been a democrat, active in the councils of his 
 party. 
 
 After his return from college he was admitted to the 
 bar, and began the practice of law in Greenfield in Novem- 
 ber, 1903. He was nominated for prosecuting attorney and 
 elected on the Democratic ticket in 1904, serving one terra. 
 He did not ask for re-election. At the expiration of his 
 two years' term, January 1st, 1907, he formed a law partner- 
 ship with Hon. Ben M. Neale of Greenfield, where he re- 
 mained actively in the practice of his profession for seven 
 years. During these years he became widely known as a 
 successful trial lawyer. His practice extended over all the 
 adjoining counties as well as into the appellate courts. Mr. 
 Newman was also active in politics. In 1909 he was a can- 
 didate for Congress before the Democratic convention of 
 the Sixth Congressional District at Butler, Mo., but was 
 defeated. He served on the Democratic County Central 
 Committee from 1900 till 1906, and was chairman from 1906 
 till 1914. He was also a member of the Democratic State 
 Committee from 1908 till 1910. 
 
 In April, 1914, he received the appointment as attorney 
 for the valuation department of the Interstate Commerce 
 Commission, without solicitation, and moved to Kansas 
 City, Mo., where he is still located. In this capacity he rep-
 
 310 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 resents the government in the matter of the physical valua- 
 tion of the railroads of several western states. 
 
 As an attorney Mr. Newman ranks high in the pro- 
 fession. He has the reputation of being a tireless worker 
 and a painstaking advocate in the preparation of his cases. 
 His addresses to the jury were always eloquent and forceful. 
 Mr. Newman also acquired considerable distinction as a 
 public speaker and campaign orator, having filled many 
 engagements and assignments from and under direction of 
 the State Democratic Committee. 
 
 ARTHUR FRANKLIN NIXON. 
 
 Was born in the state of Iowa June 16th, 1845, son of 
 Gabriel and Mary (Mendenliali) Nixon, both of whom are 
 dead. He was principally raised in Indiana, and came to 
 Dade County in 1875, his father having died in Indiana, 
 his mother coining with him, and died in Dade County. On 
 his arrival in Dade County he engaged in the mining busi- 
 ness near Corry for four or five years, then entered the hard- 
 ware business in Golden City in company with William 
 Pemberton, and opened up a hardware store in Everton. 
 He remained in this business about ten years, when he re- 
 moved to his farm near Huiston, which his wife had re- 
 ceived from the Pemberton estate. He conducted this farm 
 of 325 acres for 15 years, then bought out the Albert Morris 
 hardware stone in Dadeville in the year 1908, and sold out 
 in 1912 to Spencer & Huiston and returned to the farm. 
 In the sale of the store in Dadeville he acquired the flouring 
 mill at Huiston, which he operated one year, and sold it to 
 Samuel Farmer, the present owner. 
 
 On the 2nd day of January, 1879, he was married to 
 Marry M. Pemberton. To this union were born seven chil- 
 dren, all of whom are living: 
 
 (1) Mary Hosana, born October 22nd, 1879. married 
 Walter Kirby of Dade Comity. They have four children, 
 Mary Mildred, Nellie Lorine, Celia Hazel and l)enz''l Louise. 
 
 (2) Xellie Sharp, born September 1st, 18^1, married 
 George Wise, a farmer of Jasper County. They have t\vo 
 children, Frozy Theo. arid Georgia Aliene.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 211 
 
 (3) Arthur Frank, born May 5th, 1884, now at home, 
 running the farm. 
 
 (4) Jewel Kate, born October 10th, 1887, married 
 Lynn II. Hembree, and lives in Everton. They have two 
 children, Beatrice Alberta and Lynn Bron. 
 
 (5) John Pemberton, born June 12th, 1800, at home, 
 helping to run the farm with his mother. 
 
 (6) Lillian Russell, born October 2nd, 1892, is still 
 at home. 
 
 (7) Paul K., born July 25th, 1895. He is a musician, 
 arid now with the National Military Band of Leavenworth, 
 Kas. 
 
 Arthur F. Nixon was an active Republican, always vi- 
 tally interested in the public schools of the county, and 
 served on the school board for many years. Mr. Nixon was 
 raised in the Quaker faith, but never united with any 
 church. Was a firm believer in the principles of Chris- 
 tianity and gave many evidences of his faith by good works. 
 He was a member of the A. F. & A. M. lodge in good stand- 
 ing at the time of his death, holding membership at Everton. 
 He was extensively known throughout the county, a good 
 business man, highly honorable and trustworthy, a good 
 neighbor, a kind father, and respected by all who knew him. 
 
 His wife, Mary M. (Pemberton) Nixon, was born July 
 llth, 1852, daughter of John and Rosanna (McConnell) 
 Pemberton. Her father died Fel.ruary 6th, 1890, and her 
 mother died December 8th, 1874. He was a native of Ten- 
 nessee, and she was a native of Virginia. They came to 
 Bade County, overland, in 1839. He took up over 200 acres 
 of land near Hulston Mill, and added to it until his farm 
 consisted of 350 acres. He was a blacksmith by trade, as 
 well as a farmer, and followed both occupations. 
 
 Mr. Pemberton was an active Democrat of the old 
 school and held many positions of honor and trust. Was 
 elected to the state legislature from Dade County in 1852, 
 and collector of the county in 1854. He had been sheriff 
 of the county when the offce of sheriff and collector were 
 combined. The Nixon family have in their possession a 
 receipt signed by the state treasurer and auditor for the
 
 212 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 entire revenues of Dade County for the year 1854. He was 
 a remarkable man in many respects, and in his dav was one 
 of the most prominent citizens of the county. In 18-30 he 
 built a large two-story frame dwelling, which at the time 
 was one of the finest in the county, and is still occupied by 
 his daughter, Mrs. Arthur F. Nixon. In 1854 lie united with 
 the Cumberland Presbyterian church, was elected a ruling 
 elder, and continued in that office until his death. He was 
 also made a member of the A. F. & A. j\l. at Dadeville in 
 that year. On the 18th day of January, 1844, he was mar- 
 ried to Miss Rosanna McConnell of Washington County, 
 Virginia, who, with him, cheerfully bore the burdens and 
 joys of his life. He was a quiet, oeaccable citizen, and was 
 never known to speak an unkind word about anyone. To 
 this marriage were born three children: 
 
 (1) Mary M., who intermarried with Arthur F. Xixori. 
 
 (2) Flizabeth Kate, who died at the age of 2 years. 
 (8) Thomas V., born September 2nd, 1850, married 
 
 Susan E. McConnell. After his death Susan F. married 
 J. T. Jones. 
 
 Mrs. Xixon is a member of the Cumberland Presbyte- 
 rian church, an active worker in : ts enter prises, and belongs 
 to one of the most distinguished families in the county. 
 
 Near the original homestead is one of the finest springs 
 in the county. Mr. Nixon in his lifetime improved this 
 with a hydraulic ram and connected up a perfect watering 
 system, with pressure tank in the house, and also watering 
 troughs in the barn lots. The old Pemberton homestead 
 was known as one of the most productive stock aiid grain 
 farms in the entire communitv. 
 
 FERDNAND ORTLOFF. 
 
 Germany has furnished to this land of the free thou- 
 sands of her sons to become citizens. There is no country 
 to which we are more indebted for the wonderful progress 
 and development of our country than Germany. Her sons 
 who have become our sons arc almost without exception 
 named among our very best citizens. Such u one is Ferd-
 
 HTSTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 213 
 
 nand Ortloff. IIo is a large farmer and stock man of eastern 
 Dado County. He was born in Germany December 13, 1863, 
 a son of George Jacob and Christina (WeisonseH Ortloff, 
 who came to America in the fall of 18GG, bringing four chil- 
 dren. They settled in the city of Syracuse, N. Y. 
 
 George Jacob Ortloff was a ]inon weaver by trade, but 
 for a time after reaching Syracuse he worked in the smelt- 
 ing plant, but on account of poor health was unable to con- 
 tinue this work, so he took up carpet weaving, which he 
 followed for a number of years. Tie passed away in Syracuse 
 November 6th, 1906, past 71 years of ago, ha\ing been horn 
 in Germany July 8th, 1835. Plis wife is still living and 
 makes her residence in Syracuse, N. Y. The date of her 
 birth was November 6th, 1886. Ferdnand Ortloff was an 
 energetic, although restless, lad. Tie was taught the trade 
 of furniture finishing. At the ago of 15 he was so filled 
 with the desire to sec 1 the world that he ran away from 
 homo and landed in Washington County, Michigan, whore 
 he went to work on a farm for his board. From here he 
 roamed from place to place, working on farms, in saw mills, 
 and, in fact, at anything he could find. TTo finally located 
 in Berrien County, Michigan. Ai'ter two years of wander- 
 ing he bought four acres of land, and here he staved for 
 a number of years, lie was' married February 10th, 1884, 
 at Three Oaks, Mich., to Mary E. AVashburn, who was born 
 September 17th, 1867, in New York state, and is a daughter 
 of L. D. and Patient (Schnodik'-r) AYashburn, who were 
 early settlers in the state of Michigan, and both passed 
 their lives there. He died in the early 90 's and she May 
 26th, 1887. 
 
 In 1885 Ferdnand Ortloff became interested in Mis- 
 souri, and came to Dado County in September of that year, 
 settling northwest of Greenfield, where the first year he 
 worked 40 acres on grain rent, then took un a homestead 
 five miles northwest of Greenfield, consisting of 40 acres. 
 He improved this and lived there for 12 years, and in 1893 
 traded it toward 109 acres, all in South Morgan Township. 
 This was an old, settled place, but very much run down. 
 He went to work immediately to put this place back in
 
 214 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 shape, which he succeeded in doing. He stocked it with 
 good stock, carried on general far?oing, and his well-di- 
 rected efforts brought speedy results. He has prospered 
 and invested his money in more land, until now he has 395 
 acres in a body, which is certainly one of the fine stock 
 farms of this county. Here he and his wife have raised 
 a family of nine children. Besides these, there were born 
 two who died in infancy. They were: Christina, born 
 January 18th, 1885, died March 24th, 1886, and Bright Hen- 
 rietta Christina, born June 14th, 1906, died January 8th, 
 1907. Those living are: Jacob G., born July 4th, 1886, 
 married Eliza Batrell, and have one child, Theta; Verday 
 0., born February 14th, 1889, mairi^d Earl Richardson, and 
 they have one child, Mary Emily- Gracie M. was born Sep- 
 tember 13th, 1891, married Elmer Clark, a farmer of Dade 
 County, and they have one child. Ferdnand; Charles F., 
 born April 17th, 1884, married Mary E. Lunsford, who is 
 farming in Dade County; Ernest F., born March 12th, 1896, 
 married Vernie Batrell, and is living in Dade County, and 
 have one child, Margaret Thelmh; Sophia E., born Decem- 
 ber 7th, 1898; Lillie B., bom June 9th, 1.901; Loving Joy, 
 born September 7th, 1903, and Ferdnand M., born October 
 14th, 1909, all living at home. 
 
 Mr. Ortloff has given his children the advantage of 
 good educations, a privilege denied him, but for which he 
 has greatly made by extensive reading and observation. 
 Mr. Ortloff is considered one of o-ir leading stock men, and 
 he is a fiim believer in thoroughbred stock of all kinds. 
 He has a fine Ayshire bull, which he obtained from the 
 State Farm at Columbia, and ha? been bi-eeding from him 
 for the past two years. He also handles sheep, and sticks 
 to the famous Poland-China hog^. Everything about his 
 placi? shows thrift and good management. He ha? a fine 
 residence, all modern farming appliances, drives a Ford 
 car, and, in fact, is an all-arourd progressive, up-to-date 
 citizen. He is a red-hot Democrat and a booster for good 
 roads, and a firm believer of our free public school system. 
 Fraternally he is a member of the I. 0. O F. of Greenfield. 
 Red blood runs in this man's veins, and we are glad that
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 215 
 
 he has selected Dade County as hi? home. He and his fam- 
 ily are a credit to any community, and we sincerely hope 
 that he and his descendants shall always be counted among 
 our citizenship. 
 
 THE PAINTER FAMILY. 
 
 John Painter was born in "Washington County, Vir- 
 ginia, November 2nd, 1809, and on the 4th day of October, 
 1838, was married to Rachael McDaniel, a native of Vir- 
 ginia, born September 5th, 1819. The Painters were origi- 
 nally from Ireland, while the McDaniels were from Scot- 
 land. 
 
 John Painter was a blacksmith by trade, but also 
 farmed. In 1869 they emigrated to Missouri, bringing their 
 entire family, except one son, William, and settled in Mor- 
 gan Township, Uade County, making the trip overland in 
 horse-wagon, and were seven weeks and four days on the 
 road. They rented land for one year and then moved to 
 Polk Township, where their children now live. Here they 
 rented 50 acres of cultivated land, a part of the old Pem- 
 berton farm near Hulston, where the father died April 26th, 
 1875, and the mother died December 27th, 1891. They were 
 both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He 
 was a Republican in an early day, but after coming to Mis- 
 souri he was a Democrat. 
 
 John and Rachael (McDaniel) Painter were the parents 
 of ten children, all of whom came to Missouri, except Wil- 
 liam, and seven of whom still reside on the old homestead: 
 
 (1) Emma, born January 10th, 1840. 
 
 (2) Bettie, born November 9th, 1842. 
 
 (3) Jane, born June llth, 1846. 
 
 (4) George, born October 12th, 1848, died in Dade 
 County September 12th, 1906. 
 
 (5) Anna, born April 21st, 1852, married William 
 Newell, who is now deceased. She lives in Sac Township. 
 
 (6) James, born December 24th, 1855. 
 
 (7) Susan, born August 21st, 1857. 
 
 (8) John, born September 27th, 1860.
 
 216 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 (9) Lucretia, born March 22nd, 1862. 
 
 (10) William, born January 14th, 1844, who enlisted 
 in the Confederate army under Captain Litchfield, in the 
 brigade commanded by General Robert E. Lee, and served 
 for some time. He was in the "Seven Days" battle, and 
 died shortly afterward, June 14th, 1863. 
 
 After the death of the mother, the children bought the 
 land upon which they had lived as tenants for so many 
 years. There were 187 V> acres in the original tract, to 
 which 40 acres have since been added; 172 acres are in 
 cultivation. All the improvements have been made by the 
 Painter family. The dwelling, a two-story six-room struc- 
 ture, was built in 1905, and in 1915 a two-room concrete 
 addition was made. Commodious barns have been erected 
 and also a 90-ton silo, the first in Dade County, are among 
 the other improvements. They have experimented a little 
 with alfalfa, arid have one field of five acres, which is doing 
 fine. 
 
 The farm is well watered with springs, wells and 
 branches, making it particularly well adapted for stock 
 raising. The Painter family have a herd of Shorthorn cat- 
 tle, consisting of one registered bull and 11 full-blood cows. 
 They also raise hogs and mules for the market, averaging 
 about one carload of hogs each year. 
 
 The girls of this family are members of "The Church 
 of God," but no regular organization of that denomination 
 is established in the community. The men are Democrats, 
 and exceptionally fine people. They arc frugal, industrious, 
 reliable and progressive, being firmly in favor of good roads 
 and good schools. 
 
 This family is in possession of one relic which is worthy 
 of mention, being a pair of iron-frame spectacles which 
 belonged to their grandmother, which she had received 
 from her ancestors', being possibly more than 150 years old.
 
 J. M. ALEXANDER AM) AVIFE
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 217 
 
 The subject of this sketch was born on a farm March 
 31, 1876, on the East edge of Rock Prairie, about two miles 
 east of what was then known as the Rock Prairie postoffice, 
 or Cross Roads, now a suburb of Everton, where lie lived 
 until March 1, 1886, when, with his parents, he moved to 
 Everton, and resided on a farm adjoining that place until 
 September 1, 1888, on which date he removed to the old 
 Calvin Wheeler farm, seven miles northeast of Everton, 
 where he lived until March or April, 1908, when he moved, 
 with his family, to Greenfield, the county seat, where he 
 has since resided. His father, the late John A. Patterson, 
 was quite a violinist and violin repair man and cabinet 
 
 maker in his day, and his son, the subject of this sketch, 
 was very much inclined the same way, and there are not 
 many parts or pieces about a piano, organ, violin, or any 
 kind of musical instrument, that he cannot repair or make 
 new if necessary. He has been selling pianos, organs and 
 other musical goods in Bade and adjoining counties since 
 July, 1898, and has hundreds of customers, all of whom are 
 his friends. He has always sold a high class of goods, and 
 makes friends with each sale. His mother, Mrs. Mary L. 
 Patterson of Greenfield, is the second daughter of the late 
 William R. Bennington, one of the pioneer teachers and 
 promoters of the present good system of schools in Dade
 
 218 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 County. His mother, Mary L., was a teacher in the schools 
 in Dade County during the latter 60 's and early 70 's. He 
 was married May 16th, 1906, to Miss Effie Hagerman, of 
 near Walnut Grove, a granddaughter of the late James 
 Wheeler of Polk Township, Dade County. On March 5, 
 1907, a little son, John Lester, was born to this union, and 
 December llth, 1908, a daughter, Floy Lorena, was born. 
 In February, 1910, little Lester was taken sick with typhoid, 
 and died March 8th. Miss Floy Lorena is at present a 
 pupil in the Greenfield public schools. J. R. Patterson is 
 the only exclusive piano and musical instrument dealer in 
 Dad'.- County. He is also an experienced piano tuner. He 
 has the only piano moving van and fixtures in the county 
 and moves fine pianos for people in all parts of the county, 
 and also in adjoining counties. 
 
 ARCHIBALD CLINTON PATTERSON. 
 
 A native of Dade County, born near Dadeville Septem- 
 ber 6th, 1843, a son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Mitchell) 
 Patterson, and died at his home in Morgan Township May 
 18th, 1914, at the age of 71 years eight months and twelve 
 days. He spent his entire life in Dade County. 
 
 He was twice married, his first wife being Louisa 
 Speight. She died in 1884, having been the mother of eleven 
 children, six boys and five girls, seven of whom died in 
 infancy. Those to attain maturity were: 
 
 ( 1 ) Howard, now a resident of Colorado. 
 
 (2) Dote, married Elbert Kirby, and lives south of 
 Dadeville. 
 
 (.'3) Clarence, now living in Kansas. 
 
 (4) Frank, who is now deceased. 
 
 His second marriage occurred on the 18th day of Feb- 
 ruary, 1886, to Sarah P. Fanning, who was born in Dade 
 County May 27th, 1870, daughter of Thomas and Sarah 
 (Speight) Fanning. They were married in Dade County 
 and were early settlers here. Mrs. Patterson was the young- 
 est of seven children, all living in Dade County except her. 
 To this union were born seven children:
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 219 
 
 (1) Neva, born January 6th, 1888, married Homer 
 Glaze, a farmer, residing south of Dadeville. They have 
 five children. 
 
 (2) John W., born December 30th, 1889, still single. 
 Is engaged in mining in the McGee camp and lives at home. 
 
 (3) Birdie, born February 1st, 1892, married Ray 
 Glaze, a Colorado farmer, where they now reside. They 
 have one child. 
 
 (4) Troy, born February 8th, 1895, resides at home, 
 and is engaged in teaching school in Dade County. 
 
 (5) Lewis, born February 8th, 1898. Is at home, and 
 attending school at Walnut Grove. 
 
 (6) Ruby R., born March 13th, 1901. Is going to 
 school. 
 
 (7) Paul D., born November 1st, 1903. Is at home, 
 attending school. 
 
 Mr. Patterson was a Republican in politics, but not 
 an office-seeker. He was a member of the Baptist church, 
 being one of the charter members in the organization at 
 Dadeville. He was an extensive trader in live stock, as well 
 as a general farmer and stock breeder. At the time of his 
 death he owned a first-class farm of 270 acres near Dade 
 ville. 
 
 Mr. Patterson was a veteran of the Civil war, having 
 enlisted in Company D, Sixth Missouri Cavalry, at the age 
 of 18 years, and served witli distinction until the end of the 
 war. He was a good soldier, always ready and willing to 
 do his duty, no matter how severe the hardships nor how 
 imminent the danger. As a neighbor he was the most ac- 
 commodating of men, always ready to lend a helping hand 
 to those in need and to assist his friends in their business 
 ventures. 
 
 Mr. Patterson was an exemplary citizen, always in- 
 terested in the general welfare of the community, was in- 
 dustrious and energetic, and improved much land in Dade 
 County. 
 
 Since his death Mrs. Patterson and her own children 
 have occupied the home place of 160 acres, which they 
 own. She has control and management of the place, and
 
 220 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 is making good. She is a woman of splendid business 
 ability, a member of the Baptist church, and is conducting 
 her general farming and stock raising enterprises in a way 
 highly credible to herself and family. 
 
 JAMES D. PATTERSON. 
 
 One of the very oldest of Dade County's native sons 
 is James I). Patterson of Rock Prairie Township, Dade 
 County. This venerable gentleman was born in Rock Prai- 
 rie Township March 6th, 1844, a son of William H. and 
 Mollie (Cotner) Patterson, both natives middle Tennessee, 
 where they were married, and emigrated to Dade County, 
 Missouri, in 1842, coming overland by wagon and driving 
 ox teams. They brought with them four children and an 
 uncle of Mrs. Patterson's, Uncle Warsh Cotner. They were 
 a long time on the road, and when Mr. Patterson finally 
 arrived he had just 15 cents in cash. lie entered 280 acres 
 of government land. This being prairie and having no 
 timber whatever upon it for fencing purposes, he had to 
 haul rails many miles. He succeeded in breaking 180 to 
 220 acres of this raw land, and built a log house, 16x18, in 
 which he and his family lived for many years. He was a 
 pioneer in every sense of the word, and it is evident that 
 lie was satisfied with Dade County, for here he and his wife 
 remained until they were called by death. They had pros- 
 pered, for at the time of his death he owned 560 acres of 
 .irond farming land. 
 
 Of the ten children born to this fine pioneer couple, 
 five are now living, namely: William Washington, now re- 
 sides in Taney County, Missouri; Ann Eliza, who is now 
 Mrs. Henry McMillen, and makes her home in Oklahoma; 
 Melissa Ellen, now Mrs. Isaac Crawford, is a resident of 
 Xe\v Mexico; Joseph N. is living retired in Walnut Grove, 
 (Jreene County, Missouri, and James D., the subject of this 
 sketch. 
 
 James I). Patterson had little opportunity for school- 
 ing, for in the early days, when he was a boy, there were 
 few schools, and what, there were were primitive in the
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 221 
 
 extreme. He was brought up to work and to work hard. 
 
 At the time of his father's death he bought out the other 
 heirs and went to farming on his own account. To say 
 that he has succeeded in his life's work is putting it mildly 
 indeed, for he has added tract after tract of land to his 
 original holdings, until now he owns, in round numbers, 
 1,500 acres all in one body, and all in Dade County, except 
 50 acres just across the line in Greene County, arid which 
 comprises the largest and best stock farm in this section 
 of the state. Besides this, he has given his daughter, Mrs. 
 John M. Jones, a fine improved tract of 1GO acres located 
 in Rock Prairie Township. Mr. Patterson has long since 
 given up real hard work, although lie succeeds fully in 
 managing this large property. He carries on general farm- 
 ing and stock raising and is especially interested in fine 
 cattle, usually carrying about 200 head of full-blood Short- 
 horns. Upon his farm will usually be found from 60 to 100 
 head of hogs. There are four large silos on this property 
 with a capacity of 450 tons. 
 
 On January 12th, 1869, Mr. Patterson married Miss 
 Margaret I. Trailer, who was born February 5th, 1847, and 
 died August 31st, 1876. The record of their three children 
 is as follows: Mary I., born November 28th, 1869, is the 
 w r ife of John M. Jones (extended mention of whom will be 
 found elsewhere in this work) ; Arthur W., born September 
 2nd, 1873, died October 28th, 1873; Alice M., born August 
 28th, 1876, died August 30th, 1876. 
 
 Mr. Patterson took a niece of his to raise when she 
 was 4 years old. Her name was Estella F. Burney, and she 
 lived with him until she was married to Elmer Dilley, who 
 is now deceased. She and her family live on a part of Mr. 
 Patterson's large ranch. 
 
 Of the more than three score and ten years since Mr. 
 Patterson was born, he has spent nearly every moment of 
 the time within the boundaries of Dade County. He has 
 seen the wonderful progress that Dade County has made, 
 and we wish to refer the reader to an article prepared by 
 Hon. Howard Ragsdale of Ash Grove, expressly for this
 
 222 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 publication, and setting forth in an interesting manner Mr. 
 Patterson's reminiscences of Dade County's early days. 
 
 Mr. Patterson is a Democrat and always has been one, 
 but he has never desired or sought office of any kind, pre- 
 ferring to spend his time and energy attending to his large 
 business interests. He is a fine Christian gentleman, be- 
 longing to the Methodist Episcopal church, South. It is 
 indeed a pleasure to meet and converse with this kindly, 
 courteous old gentleman, and it makes one feel that life is 
 surely worth living and that the fruits of a Christian life is 
 well worth while. In eastern Dade County and western 
 Greene County there is hardly a single man, woman or child 
 who does not know Uncle Dave Patterson, and when his 
 life's work here is finished and he has passed into the great 
 beyond he will leave to us a memory and an example of a 
 life well spent, and it should be and will be an inspiration 
 to our children and their children's children to follow in 
 the straight and narrow way, which always leads to wealth, 
 health and happiness. 
 
 JOHN Me. PATTERSON. 
 
 Was born in Grant County, Indiana, October 28th, 1843, 
 son of Henry and Sarah Ann (Adamson) Patterson. His 
 father was a native of Tennessee, while his mother was 
 born in Ohio. They were descendants of the Patterson and 
 Adamson families, early settlers in Indiana, emigrating 
 from Kentucky and South Carolina and taking up govern- 
 ment land in Indiana. 
 
 Henry Patterson was a veteran of the Civil war, serv- 
 ing in the Union army, and dying at Nashville in 1864, while 
 his mother, Sarah Ann Patterson, lived many years after, 
 dying in St. Joseph, Mo., in 1880, while visiting a daughter. 
 
 Henry arid Sarah Ann Patterson were the parents of 
 12 children, eight of whom are living. Lydia and Dora live 
 in Kansas City, Andrew lives in Washington and Silas lives 
 in Idaho. Maggie lives in Idaho, Jane lives in Montana, 
 while Elizabeth lives in Kansas.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 223 
 
 John Me. Patterson remained at home with his parents 
 till the breaking out of the war. He had received but little 
 education up to this time. He has been, however, a constant 
 reader for a great many years, and is now considered a 
 well-informed man upon all current topics. On the 1st day 
 of October, 1861, he enlisted in Company E, Thirty-fourth 
 Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Hunter, and 
 later under Captain Harry L. Deam. His enlistment was 
 for three years, but in 1863 he re-enlisted under the special 
 veteran law, which provided that all soldiers after two 
 years' service could veteranize for three years more, or 
 during the war, and receive a bounty of $402. His second 
 enlistment was in Company F, under Captain Spencer. His 
 military experience was filled with many thrilling inci- 
 dents and replete with active service. The Thirty-fourth 
 rendezvoused at Camp Anderson, Madison, Ind., then to 
 Jeffersonville, where they received their guns, and crossed 
 the river to Louisville, Ky. After that they were stationed 
 at New Haven, Ky., and Camp Wycliff. En 1862 they went 
 via Ohio river to Padukah, Ky., then to New Madrid, Mo., 
 during the seige. Afterward they were stationed at Tipton- 
 ville, to cut off the Confederate communication, and later 
 were transported to Ft. Pillow, on the Mississippi river. 
 At this point they were repulsed and retired back to New 
 Madrid. From this point they were sent to Memphis and 
 Helena, and from that point via the White river and Mis- 
 sissippi to St. Charles and Ball's Bluff, and then back to 
 Helena, after starting to reinforce General Curtis at Prairie 
 (/rove. They were stopped when the news came that Gen- 
 eral Curtis had won the battle. Mr. Patterson served on 
 provost duty at Helena for a time, then went into Camp 
 Willmington and drilled. At the beginning of tho Vicks- 
 burg campaign his regiment was marching south on the 
 west side of the Mississippi river. After passing below 
 Vicksburg an army of 35,000 men was ferried across the 
 river by gunboats, which had successfully run the blockade, 
 and commenced a march northward, when they were en- 
 gaged at Magnolia Hills. In this battle Mr. Patterson's 
 regiment made a charge, captured three field pieces, and
 
 224 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 in the engagement Mr. Patterson suffered a slight wound, 
 but was not disabled, and on May 16th engaged in the battle 
 of Champion Hills, where he was also slightly wounded. 
 He participated in the seige of Vicksburg and was present 
 when the city surrendered. From Vicksburg his regiment 
 marched on and captured Jackson, Miss., thereby opening 
 the river to the Union forces, after which his regiment was 
 sent to New Orleans. Mr. Patterson relates an incident 
 which occurred while General Grant was reviewing the 
 troops. The general's horse became frightened and threw 
 its rider into a pile of railroad iron. Mr. Patterson was the 
 first man to reach the general's side, and assisted him in 
 getting started to the hotel, where he was given first aid. 
 
 Mr. Patterson acted as orderly while on provost duty 
 in New Orleans in 1864, after which his regiment was sent 
 to Texas on guard duty, and was there until the close of 
 the war, in 1865. He was mustered out in Brownsville 
 February 3rd, 1866. 
 
 After the close of the war Mr. Patterson returned home 
 to Indiana and purchased 80 acres of land from his father, 
 where he engaged in farming after a few months. 
 
 On the 6th day of September, 1866, he was married to 
 Sarah Deeren, who was born in Ohio January 17th, 1844, 
 daughter of James and Nancy (Hineline) Deeren, both na- 
 tives of Ohio. The Deerens were married in Ohio, but came 
 to Indiana in 1851), and both died there. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are the parents of one child, 
 Ida, born November 7th, 1872, married John Wilson, a na- 
 tive of Dade County, but later they moved to Visalia, Calif., 
 where they now live. They have three children, Thomas 
 Alvin, Doda Alice and Dicy Jane. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson 
 have also raised one son of Mrs. Patterson's brother. His 
 name is Omer Deeren, who now lives in the state of Wash- 
 ington. 
 
 Mr. Patterson came to Missouri in 1870 and located 
 in Nodaway Comity, and after three years settled in Bates 
 County, where lie remained 16 years, then, in 1889, ho settled 
 in Greenfield, where he has resided ever since, except four 
 years, which he spent in the state of Washington. He owns
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 225 
 
 a small farm of 40 acres seven miles northwest of Greenfield 
 and a fine suburban home in the city. He has been engaged 
 in the meat market business in Greenfield at different times. 
 
 Politically Mr. Patterson is not only a Republican, but 
 an outspoken one. He is a man of intense convictions, un- 
 daunted courage, and at times exhibits the same traits of 
 character and temper which prompted men to follow ''Old 
 Glory" through the storm of shot and shell. He is a promi- 
 nent member of the G. A. R. at Greenfield, and is fearless 
 in his stand upon all public questions involving right and 
 wrong. This year (1917) he has taken up his residence in 
 Colorado near Lamar. 
 
 -o 
 
 BOSA HARVEY PATTERSON. 
 
 Born September 18th, 1874, in Rock Prairie Township, 
 Dado County, Missouri. Lived on the farm with his parents, 
 the late John A. Patterson and Mary L. Patterson, until he 
 was about 16 years of age. His father was the champion 
 "old-time fiddler" of his day, and Bosa never missed an 
 opportunity to "play on Pap's fiddle" when he was sure 
 his father would be away from home for the day. His 
 father traded for an organ when "B. H." was about 12 
 years of age, and employed a teacher to give him a term 
 of 24 music lessons. Needles to say, Bosa has 24 "Red Let- 
 ter" days standing out in his memory. His chief occupa- 
 tion at that particular time was shaving 10 acres of "Pos- 
 toak" new ground with a "grubbin' hoe," and the first 
 glimpse of his "music teacher" coming down the road was 
 sufficient to cause him to leave his "sprout-cutting" and 
 hike for the house in quickstep time. 
 
 But the happiest days must end. One day Bosa over- 
 heard the following conversation: 
 
 Teacher: "Well, Mr. Patterson, there is no use in my 
 giving that 'brat' lessons any longer." 
 
 Father: "Why, what's the matter with him now?" 
 
 Teacher: "Well, he has learned everything that I can 
 teach him, and he can play everything that I can, and lots
 
 226 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 of pieces that are too hard for me, and I can't see that I 
 can do him any more good." 
 
 Father: ''All right. I guess he knows enough. I'll 
 put him back to cutting sprouts. How much do I owe you?" 
 
 So that ended his musical education without outside 
 help, but Bosa was determined to learn, and overlooked 
 no opportunity to advance himself in music. He saved his 
 pennies and nickels and bought music books and music 
 and studied them, and when he was 16 he decided he could 
 make more teaching music than he could cutting sprouts 
 and clearing new grounds for his board. So lie quietly left 
 home and got up a "music class." His father found him, 
 but when it was learned that his earnings were more than 
 enough to pay a full-grown, able-bodied hired man to take 
 his place his father went home and hired the man, and 
 helped Bosa collect from his pupils. 
 
 He began composing music when 15 years of age, and 
 has written and composed over 50 pieces. Among those 
 published, the most popular are: "I'm Longing for My Old 
 Missouri Home," "McKinley's Funeral March," "Garden 
 of the Gods" (two-step) ancV'Balanced Rock Waltz ." He 
 publishes a catalogue of about 30 pieces for piano and 
 organ. 
 
 Mr. Patterson is a piano tuner and rebuilder of several 
 years' experience, and has held positions with some of 
 the largest music houses in the central west. 
 
 He arranges music for piano, band and orchestra, and 
 all stringed instruments. 
 
 October 28th, 1915, he married Mrs. Levada Hood 
 Glasscock of Miller, Mo., and is now 7 busy "living happily 
 ever after" at their handsome home on West College street, 
 Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 BENJAMIN C. PEMBERTON. 
 
 Deceased. 
 
 Was born December 28th, 1842, son of E. D. and Eliza- 
 beth (Craig) Pemberton, early settlers of Dade County. 
 He was married February 9th, 18G8, to Charity Marcum,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 22' 
 
 who was born February 21st, 1850, daughter of Jonathan 
 W. Marcum. Benjamin C. Pemberton died in Dade County 
 August 16th, 1884, leaving a wife and four children, all 
 of whom are now living: 
 
 (1) Leon H., born December 3rd, 1869, married Abbie 
 W. Wike, a native of Illinois. They are now living in Polk 
 Township, engaged in farming. They have seven children. 
 
 (2) Virgil H., born September 6th, 1873, is at home. 
 
 (3) Ethel L., born January 28th, 1880, married Milas 
 T. Lee, and they live near Everton on their farm, east of 
 town. 
 
 (4) Benjamin F., born March 9th, 1882, is still at 
 home. 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war Benjamin C. Pem- 
 berton enlisted in Company A, Sixth Missouri Cavalry, 
 and served for three years on the Union side. He was en- 
 gaged in many battles, both in Missouri and in Arkansas. 
 After the war he farmed part of his father's farm, so that 
 his entire residence during life was upon the same farm. 
 At his father's death he inherited 185 acres of the Pember- 
 ton homestead. Since his death his widow and children 
 have continued to live on the same place. They have since 
 purchased 40 acres, so that now the farm consists of 225 
 acres. 
 
 Mr. Pemberton was a Eepublican, a member of the 
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, and also a member of 
 the G. A. R. His family are also members of the Cumber- 
 land Presbyterian church. 
 
 Mrs. Pemberton and her boys run the farm, raising 
 quite a number of sheep and hogs, are engaged in general 
 farming, and have ISO acres in cultivation. Virgil and 
 Benjamin reside on the farm at home with their mother. 
 Both are Republicans. Virgil was township collector for 
 two years and also clerk of the school board. 
 
 Leon lived at home and managed the farm for a num- 
 ber of years, but is now farming on his own acount in Polk 
 Township. Leon and wife have an interesting family of 
 seven children: 
 
 (1) Delia B., born October 18th, 1895.
 
 228 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 (2) Elkanah B., born October 15th, 1896. 
 
 (3) Gladys, born August 28th, 1898. 
 
 (4) Eliza Margaret, born December 15th, 1901. 
 
 (5) Byron Craig, born March 14th, 1904. 
 
 (6) Leon Herbert, born October 29th, 1908. 
 
 (7) Leo, born March 4th, 1911. 
 Paul, born December 3rd, 1914, died. 
 
 A more extended record of the military services of 
 Benjamin C. Pemberton will be found in the history of his 
 company, which was commanded by Captain William A. 
 Kirby, but it is not out of place to state at this time that 
 he was in the battle of Wet Glaze in 1861, and Lynn Creek. 
 He also was engaged with Price's army at Sugar Creek 
 and in the battle defeating General Coffey in 1862. He did 
 considerable scout duty and was in the battle of Newtonia 
 in 1862, and also at Prairie Grove December 7th, 1862. 
 Witnessed the destruction of several steam boats at Van 
 Buren, Ark., and belonged to the command which drove 
 General Marmaduke out of Missouri in 1863. After this 
 he served mostly on scout and guard duty. 
 
 HON. WILLIAM S. PELTS. 
 
 The subject of this sketch is a native Missourian to 
 the manor born, having first seen the light of day in Dade 
 County April 10th, 1871. He was the third of seven chil- 
 dren born to Benjamin Pelts and Christina Holmes Pelts, 
 the former being now a resident of Lawrence County, his 
 mother having departed this life March 2nd, 1884. His 
 father was a veteran of the Civil war, having served in 
 the Union army for about two years. Of the seven chil- 
 dren five are still living. Pleasant Pelts lives in Ash 
 Grove, Reuben Timothy lives in Lawrence County about 
 three miles south of Ash Grove, John Wesley Pelts is a 
 resident of Stotts City, Mo., while Martha intermarried 
 with one Ed Brown and resides in Lawrence County about 
 six miles south of Ash Grove. 
 
 Mr. Pelts is practically a self-made man, having been 
 thrown upon his own resources since 15 years of age, his
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 223 
 
 first employment being that of a farm hand at $12.50 per 
 month. Becoming weary of the monotony of farm life, 
 he followed the Santa Fe trail into the territory of New 
 Mexico, and for three years followed mining, railroading 
 and ranching, and at the age of 20 years returned home 
 and invested his savings in a drill-rig. This occupation 
 he followed for many years, investing the proceeds in a 
 -10-acre tract of land lying some three miles southeast of 
 Kingspoint, and he also purchased a homestead relinquish- 
 ment on the 40 acres adjoining. It was upon this latter 
 tract that he discovered the famous Pelts Lead Mine about 
 the year 11)00. After the discovery of the lead, he made 
 a cash entry upon his homestead, and with great energy 
 and enthusiasm sunk a shaft more than 100 feet deep to 
 the mineral deposit. At this juncture Mr. Pelts sold the 
 mine and 30 acres of land to some Kansas City promoters 
 on the installment plan, but the mine was never worked. 
 Later he purchased and improved a 49 1 -j-acre tract in the 
 same neighborhood, upon which he now resides. Though 
 small in acreage, it is a splendid stock farm, with plenty 
 of living water and a commodious 80-ton silo. From this 
 farm Mr. Pelts feeds and ships one car of cattle and a 
 number of hogs each year. 
 
 On the llth day of January, 1900, he was married to 
 Eliza Sanders, a native Missouri girl, and to this union 
 was born a daughter, (Jladys. His wife departed this 
 life April 15th, 1915. Gladys then became his house- 
 keper, and, although- but 13 years of age, kept the home, 
 attended school, and developed a remarkable musical 
 talent, for which in after years she may become famous. 
 
 Religiously Mr. Pelts is a member of the Christian 
 church, of which he has been an elder for five years, and 
 is at this time the president of the County Sunday School 
 Association. In politics he is a staunch Republican. In 
 early life Mr. Pelts had a burning desire to become a 
 lawyer, and to accomplish that end about 20 years ago 
 he entered the law office of Mann & Talbut at the county 
 seat and delved into the intricacies of Blackstone for a 
 period of two years, when his party called him for a
 
 230 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 standard-bearer in the campaign of 1902, at which time 
 lie was elected by an overwhelming majority to the Mis- 
 souri legislature, and he served with distinction for two 
 years. At the close of his legislative term the call of the 
 woodland and the scent of burning brush in the spring 
 time induced him to take up his permanent abode on the 
 farm, where he followed the simple life until the cam- 
 paign of 1916, when he again entered politics, and was 
 again elected to the Missouri General Assembly. 
 
 Educationally Mr. Pelts is not a college graduate, but 
 he is a man of broad attainments, well-read and a live 
 wire in matters of public welfare. His one object and aim 
 in life has been to "make Bade County a better place 
 in which to live," and in this effort he has achieved his 
 greatest success. He has succeeded in impressing his per- 
 sonality upon every enterprise in which he has taken part, 
 and in every movement which had for its purpose the 
 betterment of humanity he could always be counted upon 
 as being upon the right side. 
 
 Fraternally Mr. Pelts is an Odd Fellow, having at- 
 tained the Encampment degree, filled all the chairs in the 
 subordinate lodge, and is also a Rebekah and a member 
 of Pennsboro lodge No. 838. The value of such citizenship 
 as is exemplified by the life of Mr. Pelts is hard to esti- 
 mate, but it is the solid rock upon which the future great- 
 ness of the countv is founded. 
 
 JAMES M. PICKETT. 
 
 Was born in Kenton County, Kentucky, October 1st, 
 1843, son of A. W. and Polly Pickett, who came to Dade 
 County in 1856, overland, with ox teams and one horse 
 team. James M. was 12 years old at that time, and drove 
 an ox team. His father and mother exchanged land in 
 Kentucky for about 200 acres of land in Dade County. 
 They settled on this land in Sac Township and remained 
 there until the date of their death. His father died in 
 1880 and his mother in 1872. There were 10 children in 
 this family, James M. being the seventh.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 231 
 
 James M. Pickott was at home going to school when 
 the war broke out. lie enlisted in Company L, Eighth 
 Missouri A 7 olunteer Cavalry, under Captain Ruark. He 
 served over three years and was mustered out at Spring- 
 field, Mo. He was engaged in many battles and skirmishes, 
 including the battles of Pea Ridge, Elk Horn, Lone Jack, 
 Wilson Creek and Springfield, and saw almost active, 
 continuous service from the day of his enlistment. He 
 was captured once at Greenfield, but on account of his 
 youth was released. He had many narrow escapes and 
 thrilling adventures, having had one horse shot from 
 under him, one bullet hole through his hat and many 
 through his clothing. lie served in several different com- 
 panies and regiments. Besides his last enlistment, he 
 served in the Sixth Missouri Cavalry, but was so small 
 and so young that he was shifted, but finally landed in 
 the Eighth, where he remained until his final discharge. 
 After the war he returned home, and on August 6th, 1865. 
 married Catharine Underwood, and went to farming. He 
 bought 120 acres of land in North Township and stayed 
 there- till 1907, when he went west, visiting Colorado, Cali- 
 fornia, Kentucky and Utah, spending some five years. 
 His wife died April 18th, 1907. 
 
 To his first marriage were born seven children: 
 
 (1) Robert L., of Colorado. 
 
 (2) William, of Kansas. 
 
 (3) Lou, now Mrs. John AV. Bray of Hartford, Kas. 
 
 (4) Polly, now r Mrs. Oliver Grandpre of Trinidad, 
 Colo. 
 
 (5) Frances, now Mrs. C. B. Zeigler of Cleveland, 0. 
 
 (6) Ida, now Mrs. Fred Wells of St. Louis, Mo. 
 
 (7) Dolly, now Mrs. J. C. Clopton of Bade County. 
 Mr. Pickott was again married, December 23rd, 1911, 
 
 to Sarah E. (Davis) Hoskins, widow of John L. Hoskins, 
 once a farmer of Dade County, lie died in Kansas in 
 1889. She was a daughter of John W. and Armazinda 
 (Lack) Davis. Her father came from Tennessee in an 
 early day, was a veteran of the Civil war and a prominent 
 man of affairs. Her first husband, John L. Hoskins, came
 
 232 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 to Dade County with his father from Illinois at he age 
 of 4 years. He was educated in Dade County, married 
 here, and moved to Arkansas, and later on to Kansas, 
 where he died. Four children were born of this marriage: 
 
 (1) John Ira, now a telegraph operator for the 
 M., K. & T. railroad, and also station agent. 
 
 ('2) Armazinda E., married William Loveall, and 
 lives in Oklahoma. 
 
 (3) Samuel Eklen, drowned at the age of 12 years. 
 
 (4) Kay Benjamin, now lives in Colorado. 
 
 Mr. Pickett is a Republican in politics and is prac- 
 tically retired from active business, but resides, with his 
 wife, on a little farm three miles north of Greenfield. He 
 is an active member of the G. A. K. post at Greenfield, 
 also a member of the A. F. & A. M., also of Greenfield, 
 and in former years was active in school matters, fre- 
 quently being elected on the board of directors. 
 
 Mrs. Pickett has three grandchildren, while Mr. 
 Pickett boasts of 19 grandchildren and three great-grand- 
 children. 
 
 JUDGE W. N. POE. 
 
 Born in Dade County, Missouri, April 25th, 1846, son 
 of John AV. and Matilda Ann (Ferguson) Poe, both na- 
 tives of Tennessee. Soon after their marriage they emi- 
 grated to Arkansas and later, in 1840, they came to Dade 
 County. At first they rented land north of Greenfield, 
 but in 1855 they bought some 300 acres, part of which is 
 still in the Poe family. 
 
 AV. N. Poe owns 120 acres, upon which he built a 
 good house and convenient outbuildings. He remained at 
 home until the death of his father, which occurred in 
 18f>3. At that time they were living on rented land west 
 of Greenfield, their buildings having been burned by the 
 "Bush-whackers." Their fine home had been swept away. 
 This double calamity placed the care of a widowed mother 
 and fight children upon Mr. Poe, then n mere lad of 17 
 years. Soon after the death of the father, mother and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 233 
 
 son decided to return to the home place, desolate as it 
 was, there being neither buildings nor fences left. It was 
 a hard task, but they took up their abode in what was 
 afterward used for a smoke-house until fall, when they 
 erected a log cabin. lie cultivated a small crop that 
 year, a Union soldier having given him an old cavalry 
 horse which was pretty well worn out, but during the 
 summer, when most needed, the old horse died, but luck 
 favored him. He later secured a horse from Uncle Jesse 
 Garver, and managed to pull through the season with 
 success. 
 
 In 1869 William N. Poe was married to Louisa Cecil, 
 a native of North Carolina. To this iniion were born 
 four children: 
 
 (1) John W., now in business at Carthage. 
 
 (2) Albert, died at the age of 21 years. 
 
 (3) Arthur, a prosperous farmer of Dade County. 
 
 (4) Dave L., superintendent of the County Poor 
 Farm. 
 
 Mrs. Poe departed this life in September, 1888, and 
 is buried in Dade County. 
 
 In the year 1893 Mr. Poe was again married, this 
 time to Mrs. Sarah E. (Hampton) Watson, widow of 
 William Watson. She was the mother of seven children 
 by Mr. Watson, five girls and two boys, five of whom are 
 living. Otto lives on the old Watson homestead west of 
 Greenfield, two daughters are in Lamar, Colo., and two 
 daughters are in Sparks, Nev. 
 
 Mr. Poe is an active Republican and has served three 
 terms as associate judge of the county court. Has served 
 on the local school board as director many years, and has 
 also been road overser. Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow 
 and a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 
 Just before the close of the Civil war Mr. Poe en- 
 listed in the Union army, but peace was declared before 
 the regiment was mustered into service. 
 
 Mr. Poe is regarded by his neighbors and friends as 
 a man of unquestioned integrity, and he is living a quiet,
 
 234 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 retired life on his farm, some five miles southeast of 
 Grenfield, on the waters of Turnback creek. 
 
 ARTHUR POE. 
 
 A son of Judge W. N. Poe, born in Dade County, 
 Missouri, September 1st, 1875. Received his education in 
 the district schools of Washington Township. He started 
 in life upon his own account when but 16 years of age, 
 working out for neighbors as a farm hand, and later on 
 spent about one and one-half years in railroad construction 
 work, after which lie returned home and cropped with his 
 father for about three years. On the 20th day of October, 
 1S ( J4, he was married to Miss Viola Poor, a native of 
 Dade ' "ounty, born near Grenfield May llth, 1875, daugh- 
 ter of Edmond and Sarah (Cotner) Poor, both natives of 
 Indiana, where they were married. The Poors came to 
 Dade County immediately after the war and settled in 
 Greenfield. He was a shoemaker by trade. They came 
 overland in covered wagons, and for many years he fol- 
 lowed his trade in the county seat. Later in life they re- 
 tired to a farm of 100 acres near Greenfield, where they 
 both died, the husband surviving the wife many years. 
 They are both buried in the Greenfield cemetery. They 
 were both members of the Baptist church, and Mr. Poor 
 was a Democrat. 
 
 At the time of his marriage Mr. Poe bought 40 acres 
 of land in Washington Township and moved upon it, 
 occupying a small log cabin. Here he worked, clearing 
 out the land, fencing and otherwise improving. He built 
 a new house, barn and other outbuildings, and bought 123 
 acres of land adjoining, making a farm of 163 acres. In 
 1IU2 they had the misfortune of losing their dwelling 
 hou^e by fire, and were obliged to move to another part 
 of the farm and occupy buildings built prior to the war. 
 They lived here two years, when Mr. Poe built a fine 
 seven-room dwelling house, where they now live. Tt is 
 one of the best farm residences in the county. The farm 
 now consists of 120 acres, lying two miles east and south
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 235 
 
 of Greenfield, where he conducts a general farming and 
 feeding business, principally raising mules for the market. 
 Mr. and Mrs. Foe are the parents of six children, five of 
 whom are living: 
 
 (1) Frank, born March 15th, 1895, married Fern 
 Rook They are now farming in Washington Township. 
 
 ('2) Mary Lorena, born January 3rd, 1897, is now at- 
 tending business college in Springfield. 
 
 (3) Ruth Gretella, born December 25th, 1899, mar- 
 ried Lloyd Morris, a farmer of Lockwood Township. They 
 have one child, Francis Mardean. 
 
 (4) Willard Nelson, born November 17th, 1900, is 
 now attending school. 
 
 (5) Delmar, born December 28th, 1907, died May 
 6th, 1916. 
 
 (6) Hadley Albert, born August 4th, 1909, still at 
 home, attending school. 
 
 Mr. Foe is a Republican in politics, and both himself 
 and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian 
 church. Fraternally Mr. Foe is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. 
 and the W. 0. AV., both of South Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. Foe's farm gives evidence of being well culti- 
 vated, and the surroundings are both picturesque and at- 
 tractive. Springs, which everywhere abound, and good 
 wells furnish a never-failing supply of water, and the 
 lands are especially adapted to grazing. 
 
 Mr. Foe has always been active in politics and served 
 one term as deputy county assessor. 
 
 DAVID LEE POE. 
 
 Was born in Washington Township, Dade County, Mis- 
 souri, December 15th, 1880, son of Judge W. N. Foe, who 
 came to Dade County from Arkansas while yet a baby in 
 arms, and who still resides on a part of the old home- 
 stead in Washington Township, at the age of 71 years. 
 He has been prosperous and is now enjoying the quietude 
 of a retired life on the farm. He enlisted for service in 
 the Union army near the close of the war when less than
 
 236 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 20 years of age, but peace was declared before his regi- 
 ment was mustered into the service. W. N. Poe was a 
 Republican, an official member of the Presbyterian church 
 and served as judge of the county court for three terms. 
 
 His mother, Louisa (Cecil) Poe, was born in Johnson 
 County, Missouri, of North Carolina parentage, and de- 
 parted this life in 1888, and is buried in Johnson County. 
 Her parents at one time lived in Dade County, but later 
 returned to Johnson County. She was the mother of four 
 children: 
 
 (1) John W., now living at Carthage, Mo., engaged 
 in the transfer business. They have three children. 
 
 ('2) Albert, died at the age of 21 years. 
 
 (0) Arthur, a farmer, married, and living in Wash- 
 ington Township. They have four living children, and 
 one deceased. 
 
 (4) David L., the subject of this sketch, was raised 
 on a farm and attended the common schools of the 
 county. Was always a farmer. In March, 1911, he was 
 elected superintendent of the Dade County Poor Farm, 
 and has held the position continuously since that time, to 
 the entire satisfaction of the County Court and the in- 
 mates of that infirmary. 
 
 On the 18th day of March, 1900, he was married to 
 Mary Poor, a native of Dade County, born December 6th, 
 1 SS 0, daughter of Edwin and Sarah (Cotner) Poor, her 
 lather and mother being early settlers of the county, com- 
 ing from Indiana. Mary was one of a family of six chil- 
 dren. Her father was a veteran of the civil war, whose 
 eyesight was greatly impaired in line of service. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Poe have three children: 
 
 (1) Mary Lee, born in Center Township January 
 23, 1901. 
 
 (2) Edgar Allen, born in Washington Township 
 October 8th, 1906. 
 
 ('.>) Hubert Austin, born in Washington Township 
 January 1st, 1911. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Poe are members of the Christian 
 church. He is an Odd Fellow, a W. 0. W., and votes
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 237 
 
 the Republican ticket. Mr. Poe is an ideal farmer and a 
 splendid official. lie and his wife have managed the 
 County Farm in a way and manner which reflects much 
 credit on them and a source of pride to the inhabitants of 
 the county in general. 
 
 J. H. POE. 
 
 One of the prosperous, energetic business men of the 
 county was born in the state of Tennessee November 7th, 
 1871. His father, F. M. Poe, and mother, Sarah Ann 
 (Russell) Poe, were both natives of the same state, wore 
 married there, and came to Dado County in 1874 and set- 
 tled near Kings Point. Both are now deceased. F. M. 
 Poe was a farmer by occupation, and died May 26th, 1890, 
 his wife surviving him by almost 20 years, and died in 
 February, 1909. Both are buried in Dade County. 
 
 J. H. Poe was their only child. He remained at home 
 until the death of his parents. He first started in the 
 mercantile business at South Greenfield in 1889, and con- 
 ducted a grocery store at that place till 1904, when he 
 purchased a farm of 160 acres in South and Smith Town- 
 ships from Uncle Ben Mudspoth. This particular tract of 
 ]and bears the distinction of never having been mortgaged. 
 Mr. Poe occupied this farm until the year 1914, during 
 which time he built a new dwelling, erected large barns, 
 re-fenced with woven-wire, drilled a deep well, and put 
 it in first-class condition, so that now it is one of the 
 "show places" of the county. 
 
 Having the commercial instinct, and possessing the 
 energy and ambition to conduct a dual business, in March, 
 1914, Mr. Poe purchased the J. W. Griffin stock of general 
 merchandise at Pennsboro, and in 1915 became the owner 
 of the fine, double-decked brick business house, 27x100 
 feet, which he filled with a $7,000 stock of goods, consist- 
 ing of dry goods, general furnishings, groceries, medicines, 
 shoes, and, in fact, everything usually kept in- a general 
 store. Elegant living quarters are arranged in this build- 
 ing, making it both comfortable and convenient.
 
 238 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 On the 23rd day of November, 1890, Mr. Poe married 
 Laura E. Fuqua, who was born November 23rd, 1875, a 
 daughter of William and Martha E. Fuqua. William 
 Fuqua departed this life August 25th, 1903, having some 
 time prior to his death retired from active business. Her 
 mother still lives in South Greenfield. 
 
 Mrs. Poe is the third of a family of six children, all 
 Uving, viz: 
 
 (1) Ida, now Mrs. F. M. Thompson of Pittsburg, 
 Kan. 
 
 (2) Hattie, now Mrs. J. N. Turner of Trinidad, Colo. 
 
 (3) Mrs. Poe. 
 
 (4) Will Fuqua, residing at Pittsburg, Kan. 
 
 (5) J. H. Fuqua, a merchant at South Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 (6) Lula, now Mrs. Dr. L. S. Copeland of South 
 Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Poe are the parents of two children, 
 both girls: 
 
 (1) Leona F., born March 31st, 1893, married 
 Wherry Moore, a native of Bade County, in August, 1911, 
 and now resides in Pennsboro. 
 
 (2) Willie Marion, born December 26th, 1894, mar- 
 ried Alfred Long in August, 1912, and they now live on 
 the home place. They have one child, Leona Aleen, born 
 April 1st, 1914. 
 
 Mr. Poe is an active Democrat, and was assessor of 
 Smith Township three terras. Himself and family are 
 members of the Baptist church, as also were his father 
 arid mother before him. His fraternal relations are in 
 keeping with his fraternal nature, having membership 
 in the A. F. & A. M. at Greenfield, and with the I. 0. 0. F. 
 and W. 0. W. at Pennsboro. 
 
 Mr. Poe is a public-spirited citizen of that commend- 
 able type which places action above words. He is an 
 enthusiastic "good roads" booster, and a staunch advo- 
 cate of the very best possible schools for the rural com- 
 munities. He is a man who takes great pride in his busi- 
 ness, both in the store and on the farm. He is a breeder 
 of registered Poland-China hogs, and the general appoint-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 239 
 
 ments and conveniences of his farm adds much to its 
 attractiveness, as well as value. Mr. Poe is a stockholder 
 in the Bank of Pennsboro, and keeps in close touch with 
 all the enterprises of his community, both social, domestic, 
 as well as financial and fraternal. 
 
 MONTA POINDEXTER. 
 
 Of the prominent business men of the younger genera- 
 tion there is none that ranks higher than Monta Pom- 
 dexter, the cashier of the Bank of Everton. He is a native 
 son of Dade County, having been born in Pilgrim Town- 
 ship on August 31st, 1883, a son of James R. Poindexter, 
 a prominent farmer of Dade County. James K. Poin- 
 dexter was born in South Township, Dade County, in 1858, 
 and is a son of Robert Poindexter, who was brought to 
 Dade County by his father, William Poindexter, when 
 he, Robert, was a small lad. William Poindexter was a 
 pioneer in every sence of the word. He settled on ''Turn- 
 back," where he became one of the very largest land 
 owners of the county. He owned several thousand acr^s 
 of bottom land up and down the Turnback creek. lie 
 was a veteran of the Mexican war, while his son, Robert, 
 was a Union soldier in the Civil war. William Poindex- 
 ter lies buried on Turnback, and Robert is buried at 
 Antioch. They were both large slave owners. James R. 
 Poindexter married Miss Vida Taylor, who was born in 
 Polk Township in I860, and is a daughter of William and 
 Sarah (Hoyle) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was killed during 
 the Civil war at Lone Jack, Missouri. Mrs. Poindexter 
 is a granddaughter of Uncle Peter Hoyle, pioneer of Dade 
 County, and of whom more will be found in these volumes. 
 
 To James R. Poindexter and wife five children were 
 born, as follows: Leslie and Effie died in infancy; Mamie, 
 who married Coe Hudspeth, is deceased: Monta, of this 
 review, and Hugh, who is on the home place. 
 
 Monta Poindexter received a fine education, bavins: 
 attended the public schools in the country and graduated 
 at the Everton High school. He completed a course in
 
 240 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 business college at Sedalia and also an elementary course 
 at Springfield Normal. He taught in the district schools 
 of Dade County for four years, and in 1908 entered the 
 private banking house of George W. Wilson at Everton, 
 taking the position of assistant cashier and bookkeeper. 
 When Mr. Wilson and his associates reorganized the bank 
 in 1914 Monta Poindexter was elected cashier of this 
 large institution, which position he now holds. He is a 
 fine, courteous young business man, and is well worthy 
 of the high esteem in which he is held by all. We pre- 
 dict a great future for this rising young gentleman, as 
 his name is known far and wide over the county, and he 
 is a credit to our county and to the name of Poindexter, 
 which is saying a great deal, for there is no name that 
 ranks higher in this or any other county of Missouri. 
 
 ROY C. POINDEXTER. 
 
 While not yet 30 years of age, Roy C. Poindexter 
 has attained success which has been denied many other 
 men of equal opportunity, after a lifetime struggle. He 
 is a native of Dade County, having been born November 
 24th, 1891, a son of J. T. and Mary (Cates) Poindexter. 
 His father was one of the early settlers of Pennsylvania 
 Prairie, in South Township, and is well and favorably 
 known all over Dade County. 
 
 Roy has lived in the county all his life, receiving 
 his education in the common schools, and attended Green- 
 field High School. He has always been associated with 
 his father in business. He commenced farming for him- 
 self when 17 years of age, and very early in life engaged 
 in the business of buying and selling stock. On October 
 9th, 191.'], he was married to Pearl Bishop, a young lady 
 of good family and rare attainments. She was a native 
 of Dade County, a daughter of Thomas J. Bishop, and 
 eligible to membership as a Daughter of the American 
 Revolution. 
 
 Two children were born of this marriage: 
 
 (1) Royelleri, born August 29th, 19J4.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 241 
 
 (2) Dorothy Clem, born August 22nd, 1916. 
 
 Mr. Poindexter has made a specialty of Aberdeen- 
 Angus cattle, having at the present time three registered 
 males and one registered female. 
 
 These animals are splendid specimens of the breed, 
 and are perfect beauties in appearance. He also has 
 one female eligible to registry. 
 
 Mr. Poindexter 's farm consists of 260 acres, being 
 a part of the original Poindexter homestead, and is 
 highly improved. 
 
 Besides conducting general farming operations, Mr. 
 Poindexter raises a large number of mules, and annually 
 feeds and ships one carload of hogs to market. 
 
 He and his wife are each members of the Christian 
 church, and identified with its enterprises. Mr. Poin- 
 dexter is a Democrat, a member of the township board, 
 interested in good roads and good schools, drives a 
 Ford, and enjoys the distinction of being one of the 
 most progressive and successful farmers in South Town- 
 ship. 
 
 Mrs. Poindexter is a graduate of the Greenfield High 
 School and spent two years in Drury College at Spring-- 
 field, where she gained considerable distinction in literary 
 pursuits. Her Altrustic sentiment finds expression in 
 the ''Ladies' Club of Pennsboro," of which she is a 
 charter member and active worker. It has for its object 
 and purpose the betterment of living conditions in rural 
 communities, and extends its influence both into the 
 church and into the home. 
 
 WILFORD H. POLLARD. 
 
 Deceased. 
 
 At the time of his untimely demise, Wilford H. Pol- 
 lard was one of the most prominent business men of the 
 thriving city of Lockwood, Dade County. He had built 
 up a furniture business second to none in the county, 
 and it is to his credit that he was a self-made man, and 
 he earned his success bv well-directed effort and wise
 
 242 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 and honest business methods. Mr. Pollard was born 
 near Bloomfield, la., September 17th, 1874, the son of 
 A. M. and Jane (Harris) Pollard, natives of Kentucky 
 and Indiana, respectively. Mr. Pollard Sr. was a stock 
 and dairy man during his active life, and in later life 
 was a resident of Lockwood, where he died March 27th, 
 1914, and his w r ife passed away on the same day in 
 March the year following. Wilford H. Pollard received 
 his education in Iowa and came to Dade County in 
 1894. He followed farming for a time, then opened a 
 feed store, which he conducted for a few years, but in 
 1900 he purchased a grocery store, and two years later 
 established a furniture store, and ran this business under 
 the name of the Lockwood Furniture Company. This 
 business he found to his liking, and he built up the 
 largest store in the city, and, in fact, the largest of its 
 kind in the county. Mr. Pollard received his best in- 
 spiration in life when he married Miss Eva A. Yoder, 
 a native of Dade County. They were married June 1st, 
 1898. She is a daughter of J. D. and Melvina (Lyons) 
 Yoder, early settlers of Dado County. Mr. Yoder is now 
 engaged in the grocery business, and is considered one 
 of our best citizens. Mr. Pollard was prominent in the 
 I. 0. 0. F. at Lockwood; he was a Democrat in politics, 
 and took active part in civic life. To Mr. and Mrs. Pol- 
 lard were born three children, namely, Velma, Aria May 
 and Leo Bell, all at home and attending school. Mrs. 
 Pollard is a member of the Baptist church of Lockwood 
 and enjoys the reputation of being a thorough business 
 woman, for it is well known that at the time of Mr. Pol- 
 lard's sudden death that she took complete charge of his 
 large business interests, and has managed the business 
 in a truly remarkable manner, and thereby earned for 
 herself the reputation of one of the very few successful 
 woman managers in the entire country. Her fine furni- 
 ture store is a credit to Lockwood and Dade County, and 
 of herself and family we are all justly proud.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 243 
 
 WILLIAM M. PRESTON. 
 
 Pew men have a wider acquaintance and are better 
 known in Dade County than William M. Preston. He is 
 related by blood and marriage to many of the families 
 who have made Dade County history. His father, Isaac 
 Preston, was for many years an active, energetic business 
 man of Lockwood, Mo., and possessed that pleasing per- 
 sonality which marked him as a man among men. 
 
 William M. Preston is a native of Dade County, born 
 February 13th, 1856, a son of Isaac and Susan (Friar) 
 Preston. His father died in 1903, but his mother is 
 still living and active, although 85 years of age. 
 
 William remained at home until he attained the age 
 of 33 years, engaged in stock raising and agricultural 
 pursuits, in which he was very successful, and in 1888 
 he purchased 300 acres of land, where he now resides. 
 Since that time he has wonderfully improved the same, 
 building a splendid dwelling in 1901, which, together 
 with barns, granaries arid other outbuildings, make it 
 one of the best farms in Smith Township. Mr. Preston 
 has added 220 acres to his original purchase, 200 acres 
 of which lies near Kings Point. He is actively engaged 
 in general farming-, feeding, stock raising and shipping, 
 of both hogs and cattle. In live stock matters his judg- 
 ment is par excellent. 
 
 On the 30th day of May, 1889, he married Minnie 
 Pierce, who was born April 18th, 1865, a daughter of 
 Howard and Mary (Mossman) Pierce, the former being 
 a native of New York, while the latter was a native of 
 Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce were married in Indiana, 
 and came to Dade County in 1871 and settled on a farm 
 west of Lockwood, where they lived until 1894, when they 
 moved to Chicago, in which city Mr. Pierce died in 1915, 
 and where his widow still resides. 
 
 William M. Preston and wife are the parents of three 
 children, all boys, viz: 
 
 (1) Isaac F., born March 30th, 1890, and resides 
 on a farm in Smith Township. He is
 
 244 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Springfield Business College, and completed a short 
 course in mining and agriculture at Columbia. 
 
 (2) Will C., born May 6th, 1892. Is a graduate 
 of the State University at Columbia, class of 1917, and 
 distinguished himself on the gridiron as well as in the 
 classroom, making the football team and gaining an "M" 
 on the athletic field. 
 
 (3) Paul Pierce, born January 13th, 1897, is still 
 at home with his parents. 
 
 Mr. Preston and his family are members of the 
 Presbyterian church and are active workers in every 
 department thereof. He is a Democrat in politics, and, 
 while, not a politician, his face is familiar to all who 
 attend the conventions of that party. For four years he 
 was president of the Dade County Mutual Fire Insurance 
 Company, one of the largest mutual companies in the 
 state, and his activities have contributed much to its 
 success. He was also an active member of the Dade 
 County Agricultural Society. 
 
 He enjoys the luxury of a Ford car, and is an en- 
 thusiastic "good roads" booster, so that walking may not 
 become a pleasure. His farm home is modern in every 
 respect, being equipped with an acetylene lighting plant 
 and other twentieth centurv conveniences. 
 
 JASPER N. PRESTON. 
 Deceased. 
 
 One of our highly respected citizens who has passed 
 to the great beyond was .Jasper N. Preston. He was a 
 native of Dade County, born August 22, 1855, and was 
 a son of Harrison and Louisa (Hembree) Preston. The 
 father was a native of Kentucky and is now deceased, 
 while the mother is still living, and resides in Gutherie, 
 Okla. 
 
 Jasper Preston received the advantages of a good 
 education, and was a merchant at Arcola, Dade County, 
 Missouri, where he run a general store some ten years. 
 lie was not a strong- man physically, and spent many
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 245 
 
 years of his life in Colorado for the benefit of his health. 
 At the time of his untimely demise, April 14, 1906, he 
 owned a farm of 94 acres in Smith Township, and upon 
 which he built a very fine residence, which is today occu- 
 pied by his widow. Mr. Preston was married September 
 5, 1886, to Miss Josephine Kountree, who was born April 
 18, 1864, in Dade County, a daughter of Rufus Rountree 
 and Lucretia Hopkins, his wife. 
 
 Mrs. Preston was fifth in order of birth of a large 
 family of eleven children, nine of whom are living. To 
 Mr. and Mrs. Preston were born four children, three 
 of whom are living. A brief record of them is as fol- 
 lows: Zula L., born September 5th, 1889, married John 
 F. Ragsdale, a farmer of Washington Township (a com- 
 plete sketch of whom may be found elsewhere) ; Mary 
 Pearl, born June 3, 1891, died October 28th, 1894; Ruby 
 Harrison, born October 13th, 1892, is an accomplished 
 young lady, and resides on the home place with her 
 mother, Flosie Lucretia, born December 28th, 1895, mar- 
 ried Marion Steinrod, and they are living at Dadeville, 
 where he is a mail carrier. Mrs. Preston lives in her 
 fine residence, which is certainly one of the very best 
 country dwellings in the county. She rents out her land, 
 as a rule, but takes the active management, and is more 
 or less active, as she raises some stock. Mrs. Preston 
 and her family are members of the Presbyterian church 
 and are very highly respected. 
 
 The Rountree family, of which Mrs. Preston is a 
 descendant, were among the very first pioneer settlers 
 of southwest Missouri. As early as 1867 Joseph Roun- 
 tree, at that time 85 years of age, wrote a reminiscent 
 and traditional history of the Rountree family, and which 
 is herewith produced verbatim: 
 
 TRADITION. 
 
 "A tradition respecting the origin of the name of 
 the Rountree family from Joseph Rountree, December 
 18th, 1867:
 
 246 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 "A good many years ago there was a male child 
 found in Yorkshire, England, by a rich landlord under 
 a rowan tree, otherwise called mountain ash, but in 
 England called ROWAN tree. The child was dressed in 
 very rich clothing, which bespake for its wealthy par- 
 entage. The kind-hearted landlord took it home and 
 raised it as if it was his own child. Not knowing its 
 origin, he named it ROWAN-TREE, after the tree under 
 which it had been found. 
 
 ''The boy grew up and was educated by his foster- 
 father, and in time married and raised a family, and they 
 became numerous. 
 
 "When William II, King of England, dethroned his 
 father-in-law, King James II, King James then went to 
 Ireland and raised a large army of Irish, thinking to 
 get himself reinstated on the throne of England, but 
 William III raised a large army in England, and went 
 to Ireland, and there were two brothers of the Rowan- 
 trees that went over with his army. After the battle of 
 Boynewater, when William's army conquered James' 
 army, William then disbanded a part of his army and the 
 two Rowantrees were in that part of the force that was 
 disbanded, and they concluded to remain in Ireland. One 
 of them stopped in the south part of Ireland and mar- 
 ried among the Celtic race of people or nation of that 
 country, and but little is known of his generation. 
 
 "The other brother settled in the north of Ireland 
 and married amng the Anglo-Saxons, who previous to 
 that time had populated that part of Ireland. He raised 
 his family there .and in time they became numerous. 
 
 "When there was a great immigration from Ireland 
 to the Province of Virginia in North America, one old 
 man named Ro^antree took passage for himself and 
 family for --Virginia. Before the ship was ready to sail 
 his younger son took smallpox and was not admitted 
 aboard the ship, and, as passage had been paid, he and 
 six of his sons went on the ship and settled in Nancemund 
 County, Virginia, and from this family of Rowantrees
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 247 
 
 the various families that are scattered over the United 
 States sprang. 
 
 "The seventh son, that was left in the care of his 
 mother, recovered from the smallpox, and from that son 
 our family sprung, lie remained in Ireland and raised 
 a family, and they multiplied and became numerous. 
 When Uncle Joseph, my father, was 19 years old, he took 
 passage in a ship for America and stopped in the Prov- 
 ince of Pennsylvania, and worked at the ship carpenter's 
 trade for two or three years. He then went back to 
 Ireland, and after staying there a few years he married 
 Eva Sturgis, and after his marriage they took passage 
 for America. They stopped in Pennsylvania, remaining 
 there until three of their children were born, then emi- 
 grated to North Carolina. There the balance of their 
 children were born, and there they died, and their earthly 
 remains lie buried in the graveyard at Little Run Meet- 
 ing House. 
 
 "My father and mother raised six sons and two 
 daughters to be grown, one son and daughter dying in in- 
 fancy. The six sons were named William, John, Charles, 
 Andrew, Thomas and (myself) Joseph. My sisters' names 
 were Rachael and Lydia Rowantree, and my father's 
 name was Thomas. 
 
 "By some means the family have been spelling their 
 name Rountree instead of Rowantree, but that is not 
 proper, for they took the name from the tree under which 
 that boy baby was found. 
 
 "We all raised families except William and Thomas, 
 and we are scattered in different states. William died 
 a single man. Thomas married, but raised no children. 
 I raised a family of eight children to be grown. Six 
 sons and two daughters. My sons are James Mendreth, 
 Zanner Marion, Lucious Alexander, Margavin Jerome, 
 Almna Linnaeus and Allen Jones. My daughters' names 
 are Louisa Amanda and Almanda Caroline. My children 
 all have families except Allen Jones. Pie died a young 
 man. I immigrated from North Carolina to Tennessee 
 in 1819, and from Tennessee to Missouri in the winter
 
 248 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 of 1830, and in 1831 got my family to where Springfield 
 now stands on the 16th day of January. It is now the 
 18th day of December, 1867. On the 14th day of last 
 April I was 85 years of age, and am now in good health. 
 (Signed) " JOSEPH EOUNTREEJ 
 
 i y 
 
 W. P. PRIDDY. 
 
 One of the substantial farmers of South Township. 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, October 14th, 1861, 
 son of Benjamin A. and Nancy J. (Scott) Priddy. Ben- 
 jamin A. Priddy was born June 5th, 1820, in Hanover 
 County, Virginia, while his wife, Nancy Jane Scott, w r as 
 born about the year 1824. They were married about 
 1847. John H. Priddy, the grandfather of W. P. Priddy, 
 was born in Virginia January 4th, 1787, of English par- 
 entage. His wife, Nancy Harris, also a native of Vir- 
 ginia, was born March 13th, 1794. 
 
 The Priddys were farmers in Virginia and emigrated 
 to Dade County in an ox wagon in 1839, being a long 
 time on the road. They brought a family of four chil- 
 dren, Benjamin A. Priddy being the only boy. They 
 settled on Limestone Creek on the farm now owned by 
 Smith Pelts. Benjamin A. Priddy built the first house 
 on this land. There were no saw mills in the country 
 at that time, so that the lumber was sawed by him and 
 his brother by hand for the floors, doors and gabel ends, 
 the rest of the house being built out of logs. Nancy Jane 
 (Scott) Priddy, the mother of W. P. Priddy, was a sis- 
 ter of D. W. Scott, familiarly known as Uncle Bud Scott. 
 She was the mother of six children, five boys and one 
 girl. 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war Benjamin A. 
 Priddy enlisted in the Confederate army in Company A, 
 Third Missouri Cavalry, and served throughout the war. 
 He was paroled at Shreveport, La., and returned to his 
 home in Dade County, intending to move to Texas. They 
 started in the winter of 1865-66, but got only as far as 
 Arkansas, where he stopped to raise a crop, and worked
 
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 also at the carpenter trade. The principal reason for 
 stopping in Arkansas was the fact that the yoke of oxen 
 he was working to the wagon died, leaving him but one 
 horse, so that going on was out of the question. The 
 older boys of the family worked out at anything they 
 could find to do, and after about one year the father 
 died. Joseph J., the oldest boy, then came back to Dade 
 County to make some arrangements about moving the 
 family back. At this time Lewis Renfro and Sanford 
 Bowles were starting for Texas, and on their return 
 home they came back through Arkansas and hauled the 
 Priddy family to their home in Dade County, thereby 
 gaining their everlasting praise for this act of lasting 
 friendship. 
 
 On their return to Dade County the family took up 
 their residence on the old homestead, where the mother 
 again married in September, 1871, to an old doctor by 
 the name of B. M. Murwin. Shortly afterward they 
 moved to the Indian Territory, taking the two youngest 
 boys with them. In 1872 they moved back to Joplin, 
 where the mother died, leaving the two little boys among 
 strangers. Two kind-hearted women took these chil- 
 dren and inquired of them concerning their relatives, 
 and were informed that Aunt Mary Bird, who lived in 
 Dade County, was a sister of their father. They wrote 
 to her, and in a short time she came with her sister and 
 a friend who stayed with them and brought the boys 
 home with them. They lived on Sac river, northeast of 
 Everton. They stayed there during the winter of 1873, 
 and went with them to Taney County, where they re- 
 mained till fall, when the family, in moving from there 
 to Joplin, left the boys at Mt. Vernon. A friend brought 
 them to Dade County, where they made their perma- 
 nent home. 
 
 On coming to Dade County from Mt. Vernon, W. P. 
 Priddy went to live with a cousin, Dan B. Scott, where 
 he remained for five years, working on the farm in the 
 summer and attending school in the winter. Afterwards 
 he worked first in one place and then another, attending
 
 250 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 school only a small portion of the time. He spent two 
 winters and one summer with William Slakel, attending 
 school three months during the time. He worked at 
 various places during the summer of 1881, and spent 
 the winter with E. T. Chappel,attending school four 
 months. This was his last school. The following spring 
 and summer he worked out, receiving 50 cents per day 
 as wages. In the spring of 1883 he arranged with Dan 
 B. Scott to crop with him. He stayed with Mr. Scott 
 three years, buying a team in the meantime. He was 
 a tenant farmer until the spring of 1889, when he went 
 to Oklahoma in the grand rush for claims. Failing to 
 get a claim in Oklahoma, he returned to Bade County, 
 where IPC farmed in the summer months and worked at 
 the carpenter trade in the winter, till 1895, when he 
 bought the place where he now resides.. He gave $2,090 
 for thte tract of land, paying $300 down. The place was 
 only partly improved, but Mr. Priddy moved onto it, 
 cleared out and put more in cultivation each year. At 
 this time he had three horses and some hogs. The task 
 was a hard one. Sometimes crops were poor, but interest 
 and taxes always came due. It was a struggle, but indus- 
 try and perseverence won. In a few years Mr. Priddy 
 began to climb toward the top financially. On the 2nd 
 day of May, 1906, he married Louisa E. Lollar, daughter 
 of James T. Lollar, a prominent farmer of South Town- 
 ship. 
 
 From the records of the Priddy family, which are 
 worn and yellow with age, but interesting, nevertheless, 
 we gather the following facts: 
 
 John H. Priddy, born January 4th, 1787. 
 
 Xancy (Harris) Priddy, born March 13th, 1794. 
 
 John 11. Priddy and Nancy Harris were married 
 May 12th, 1814. (These were the paternal grandparents 
 of \V. P. Priddy.) 
 
 Those entries in the family register are followed by 
 a long list of the Bowles and Harris families, written 
 in that peculiar flourishing style of the eighteenth cen- 
 tury, which marks it as a rare specimen of antiquity.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 251 
 
 Of Mr. Priddy's brothers and sister, we gather the 
 following: 
 
 Joseph J. (brother), now deceased. 
 John Daniel (brother), a resident of Newton County. 
 Benjamin F. (brother), lives in Kansas. 
 Elizabeth F. (sister), now Mrs. George Hoover. 
 W. P. Priddy (the subject of this sketch.) 
 Thomas J. (brother), a resident of Dade County. 
 
 Mrs. Priddy's mother's maiden name was Lydia 
 Smith, a native of Dade County. James T. Lollar and 
 Lydia Smith were married in Dade County, Missouri, and 
 were the parents of eleven children, seven of whom are 
 still living. Mrs. Priddy is the eighth child in point of 
 birth. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Priddy are the parents of one child, 
 William Bryan Priddy, born January 8th, 1908, who is 
 at home, attending school. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Priddy are members of the Christian 
 church. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. lodge at 
 Pennsboro, joining in 1905. 
 
 In politics Mr. Priddy is a staunch Democrat. He 
 was elected justice of the peace in 1909, and has con- 
 tinued in that office to the present time. He has been 
 township chairman of the Democratic committee for four 
 years, and has served on the school board about eight 
 years. He is a stockholder in the Bank of Pennsboro, 
 and well fixed financially. His farm consists of 83 acres, 
 all in cultivation, and improved with a comfortable dwell- 
 ing house. Mr. Priddy is a self-made man, proud of his 
 home and contented with his lot in life. He is engaged 
 in general farming and stock raising. He is a carpenter 
 by trade and a good workman. Few men stand higher in 
 the estimation of their neighbors for honesty and integ- 
 rity than Mr. Priddy. His life is a living example of 
 what a poor boy under the most adverse circumstances 
 may accomplish by honesty, industry and faithful per- 
 severence.
 
 862 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 WILLIAM JONES PYLAND. 
 
 A native of Tennessee, was born November 21st, 
 1850, a son of Bennett Pyland and Elizabeth Pyland 
 (cousins), both born in North Carolina, but married in 
 Tennessee. They came to Dade County in 1851, when 
 William J. was a baby. Settled near Dadeville on rented 
 land, where they remained for one year, then moved to 
 Greene County for two years, after which they purchased 
 the land where William J. Pyland now lives. This tract 
 consisted of 40 acres, little improved, with a one-room 
 log cabin chinked with cobs and mud with a stick chim- 
 ney. Here they lived for six years, and here they pros- 
 pered. He built an addition to the house, entered 80 acres 
 of land adjoining, and at the time of his death he was 
 the owner of 200 acres in one body. Bennett Pyland 
 was born June 25th, 1804, and died October 22nd, 1883, on 
 the home place in Dade County. He was a Republican 
 in politics, and a member of the M. E. church. Elizabeth 
 Pyland, his wife, was born May 19th, 1812, and died on 
 the home place in 1892. 
 
 William J. Pyland was of a family of nine children, 
 two boys and seven girls: 
 
 (1) Terressa C., born March 19th, 1833, now de- 
 ceased. She married J. M. Routh, also deceased. 
 
 (2) Permelia A., born February 19th, 1835, mar- 
 ried John Lyman, and both are now deceased. He was 
 a soldier in the Union army. 
 
 (3) Clarinda A., born March 3rd, 1838, now the 
 widow of W. L. Lee, and lives on the old Lee homestead 
 in Dade County. 
 
 (4) Melissa D., born March 18th, 1841, married 
 William McDaniel, both now deceased. They left four 
 children, who were taken and raised by William J. Py- 
 land. They were: Ama W., now deceased; Joseph K., 
 now living in Oregon at Freewater, a teacher and farmer; 
 Bessie W., married C. R. McCalley, who is an accom- 
 plished musician and is prominent on the platform, and 
 Laura P., who married W. J. Douglas, a Methodist 
 preacher at Ashland, Ore. Mr. Pyland raised and edu-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 253 
 
 cated these children with as much care as if they had 
 been his own. 
 
 (5) Sarah P., born January 2nd, 1843, married 
 Jasper Blair, both living in Portland, Ore. He is a 
 veteran of the Civil war. 
 
 (6) Louisa Ann, born December 8th, 1844, married 
 Frame Blair, both now deceased. He was a veteran of 
 the Civil war. 
 
 (7) Emaline A., born December 10th, 1846, mar- 
 ried J. C. Galbraith, now deceased. She resides in Port- 
 land, Ore. He was a veteran of the civil war. 
 
 (8) Joseph B., born October 19th, 1848, now living 
 at Oswego, Kas. 
 
 (9) William J. Pyland, born November 21st, 1850. 
 
 William J. Pyland, being the youngest child, he re- 
 mained upon the farm for 61 years, never deserting his 
 father and mother. He received but a meager education 
 in the common schools of the county, and has always 
 been a farmer. After the death of his mother he bought 
 out the other heirs, and now owns 120 acres of the old 
 homestead. In 1903 he rebuilt the dwelling house, so 
 that now it is a fine residence. 
 
 On the 13th day of December, 1893, he was married 
 to Cora A. Kirby, born January 3rd, 1879, daughter of 
 C. J. and Martha Speight Kirby, both now deceased. 
 She was the youngest of a family of four children. 
 
 William J. Pyland and wife are the parents of three 
 children: 
 
 (1) Vernon E., born January 10th, 1895, received 
 a good education, finished at Springfield State Normal, 
 received a life certificate in 1915, and began teaching 
 at Ashland, Ore., in the primary department, where she 
 is now located. 
 
 (2) Velma J., born February 21st, 1897, has good 
 education, spent some time at State Normal, but finally 
 decided upon a musical education. Is now studying music 
 at Springfield, Mo. 
 
 (3) Theda P., born April 9th, 1900. Is now attend- 
 ing the State Normal School.
 
 264 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 William J. Pyland is a Republican and has been a 
 school director for many years. Both he and his family 
 are members of the M. E. church, in which organization 
 he has been an elder for many years. 
 
 Mr. Pyland is engaged in general farming, raises 
 some good horses and mules, is a careful, painstaking 
 farmer, and is a live wire on the question of good schools. 
 Fraternally he is a member of the W. 0. W. 
 
 The Pyland family were of Welsh descent, coming 
 across the water prior to the Revolutionary war. Robbin 
 and Caroline (Bell) Pyland were the grandparents of 
 both Bennett and Elizabeth Pyland, they being cousins. 
 Bennett Pyland was a son of W T illiam and Abagail 
 (Jones) Pyland. Abagail Jones was a daughter of Jesse 
 and Winnifred (Speight) Jones. Elizabeth Pyland was 
 a daughter of Benjamin and Anna (Coplin) Pyland, 
 Anna Coplin being a daughter of James and Elizabeth 
 (Johnson) Coplin. William J. Pyland 's grandfather, 
 William Pyland, had four brothers and one sister, viz: 
 James, John, Benjamin, Robbin and Nan Elizabeth, who 
 married Alsie Smart and moved to Georgia. Elizabeth 
 Pyland, the mother of William J. Pyland, had three 
 brothers and two sisters: Cullen, James, Carney, Celia 
 and Cloe. AVilliam Pyland was twice married, his second 
 wife being Annie Haithcon. Bennett Pyland had four 
 brothers and two sisters of the whole blood : Benjamin, 
 Berton, Bluford, Billy, Winnifred and Rebecca, and five 
 brothers and four sisters of the half-blood: Britton, 
 Blakley, Buckston, Branson, Brandford, Elizabeth, Capa- 
 rity, Nancy and Delitha. 
 
 WILLIAM K. PYLE. 
 
 Was a son of William Pyle Sr. and his wife, Han- 
 nah, born Standlee; the father of English and the mother 
 of Scottish descent. The elder Pyle, whose original an- 
 cestors in America came over with Willian Penn, emi- 
 grated from the vicinity of Pinkneyville, 111., near which 
 place William K. Pyle spent his childhood and youth, to
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 255 
 
 Dade County, Missouri, in the year 1850, bringing with 
 him his entire family, which consisted of his wife and 
 several sons and daughters, the sons being all of the 
 tall pioneer type. These sons, as well as the daughters, 
 are now all dead, Carter S. having died in Kansas in the 
 early 70 's; David, the oldest son, in Tennessee in 1881, 
 and Claudius L. (uncle Less), in January, 1913, in Dade 
 County, Missouri. 
 
 William Pyle Sr. settled near the old Mt. Zion 
 church in Sac Tow 7 nship, or, rather, not far from where 
 that church was after located, he being one of the organ- 
 izers of it. He preached there occasionally, or, maybe, 
 regularly, for a while, being an early adherent of Alex- 
 ander Campbell and member of the Christian, or Dis- 
 ciples', church. Besides preaching", he tilled the soil, ran 
 the Seybert mill for a while, and, to diminish the mon- 
 otony, read a great deal out of some ancient histories 
 and other books, which he w r as fortunate in possessing, 
 and of whose contents he was thoroughly familiar. Died 
 in the year 1875, not rich, but well esteemed. 
 
 William K. Pyle, while still a young man and in a 
 few years after coming to this country, married a distant 
 relative of his, a daughter of Benjamin Pyle, an early 
 settler here. Of this marriage wore born Sheridan B., 
 Siria 0. (Mrs. Brayshaw), and Rosalia, who died in De- 
 cember, 1876. His wife having died some time before 
 1860, and the war of the Rebellion coming on in 1861, 
 he entered the Missouri Home Guards, as he wished to 
 be near his family. He afterwards served as second 
 lieutenant of Company I, Fifteenth Missouri Regiment, 
 Cavalry Volunteers, to the conclusion of the war. Mar- 
 ried again December 31st, 1868, this time Mary E. Fin- 
 ley, who is still living and who was born in Dade County 
 (then Polk) December 29th, 1839. There were born of 
 this marriage: Willie (now Mrs. Hamner), Elmer E. and 
 Jessie (Mrs. Dawson.) He entered land not far from 
 where Cane Hill now is, and began clearing up the same 
 about the time of his first marriage, but afterward sold 
 this to G. N. Alder; continued, however, to reside in that
 
 256 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 vicinity on a farm in Dade County, which he bought in 
 1867, or at Dadeville, alternating two or three times, till 
 his removal to Greenfield February 9th, 1881. 
 
 In early manhood he began to study law, when pro- 
 cured Blackstone somewhere. His opportunities for edu- 
 cation had been considerably less than of at least two 
 of his brothers. The task of taking care of a family and 
 of procuring books, or getting any kind of instruction 
 in the backwoods of primitive Dade County, couldn't be 
 overcome, so the notion of becoming a lawyer was 
 given up. 
 
 At the close of the war he was elected Representa- 
 tive to the Missouri Legislature, re-elected in 1868, and 
 again in 1872, after an interval of one term. Having had 
 several years of experience in public life, and owing 
 somewhat to rheumatic attacks, which interferred with 
 other pursuits, he took up the study of law again, this 
 time more seriously, and was admitted to the bar at 
 Greenfield, Mo., in company with Mason Talbutt and 
 George E. Bowling, in 1879. in 1880 he assisted in the 
 defense of one Ernest, who was on trial for murder. Was 
 elected prosecuting attorney in the fall of 1880, re-elected 
 in 1882, and again in 1884; elected probate judge in 1886, 
 making his seventh time to be elected to office in Dade 
 County. 
 
 His six years as prosecuting attorney were coeval 
 with Judge Burton's term as judge of this circuit, and 
 the greatest amity and good will ever existed between 
 them. This was rather an exciting period. The K. C. & 
 Gulf Railroad had been built to Dade County and was 
 advanced as far as South Greenfield in the winter of 
 1880-1881. There were everyday brawls, and ''knock- 
 outs" on the part of construction hands (Irish) for sev- 
 eral months. In June, 1881, occurred the assassination 
 of Marshal McElwrath by Taylor Underwood in the 
 saloon at Greenfield. He and others pursued Underwood 
 down the hill, eastward from the square, until they were 
 brought to a sudden halt by Underwood's bullets, ho 
 being at the time of small stature and unarmed. A few
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 257 
 
 days afterward (the night of July 2nd or 3rd) a mob, 
 supposed to have been formed principally in northern 
 Dade County, came to Greenfield, and, going to the 
 sheriff's home, which was somewhere west of the Ozark 
 College building, overpowered the sheriff (George W. 
 Whiteside), obtained the keys to the county jail from 
 him, and, leaving Whiteside tied hand and foot and 
 gagged under an apple tree near the east line of the 
 college inclosure (whither they had brought him), pro- 
 ceeded to the jail, and, getting possession of three of the 
 four prisoners confined there without opposition except 
 on the part of one prisoner Craft, who fought desperately 
 but in vain, hanged them to locust trees near the west 
 door of the courthouse. 
 
 The prisoners had been brought to Greenfield from 
 the Arcola neighborhood by Uel Murphy and B. A. Pyle 
 on the day of McElwrath's murder, but were not gotten 
 here till after the killing. A mob had followed them for 
 several miles, threatening. These men were believed to 
 have been engaged, along with Underwood, and under 
 his leadership, in stealing horses and hurrying them out 
 of the country into the Indian Territory; and one of the 
 men, Box Mitchell by name, confessed that they were 
 organized for such a business, and on account of this 
 confession he was spared by the mob. He served several 
 years at Jefferson City upon a plea of guilty, and died 
 a few days after his release or pardon at or near his old 
 abode of tuberculosis. Underwood was captured within 
 a few weeks following his escape and was sentenced, 
 after a mistrial or so, to a term of 99 years in the Mis- 
 souri state prison. He was eventually pardoned by the 
 governor, and is now living in the state of Oklahoma. 
 
 Many other things which cannot be told here for 
 lack of room happened during those six years, which 
 made them very stirring and busy years for a prosecuting 
 attorney, and kept his office from being a sinecure by 
 any means. 
 
 After his retirement from the office of probate judge, 
 for which he was nominated by the Republican conven-
 
 258 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 tion without his knowledge, he entered into the practice 
 of law so far his increasing ill health would permit, but 
 was compelled within a few years to retire from that and 
 all other pursuits. From the time of his removal to 
 Greenfield, and for years before, he was seldom ever free 
 from bodily pain. Rheumatism, which he believed he 
 contracted while following the "Price Raid," in a severe 
 rainstorm, rendered the last years of his life years of 
 suffering, and finally wore down his once vigorous con- 
 stitution. He lived always temperate, forebore the use 
 of medicines, practically, after due trial of them, and 
 finding that they were useless in his case, and he stead- 
 fastly refused opiates to the last day of his life. He died 
 December 17th, 1896, aged 66 years and some months. 
 
 HON. SHERIDAN B. PYLE. 
 
 Son of William K. and Artimisia Pyle, was born in 
 Dade County September 21st, 1856, near the line of 
 Cedar County. William K. Pyle was one of the early 
 settlers of Dade County. He came as a young man in 
 the early 40 's, and married here. His wife was a native 
 of Kentucky, her people coming to Missouri in 1832, 
 settling in Greene County, and later came to Dade County, 
 where she met and married William K. Pyle. She de- 
 parted this life in 1861, and he was later married to 
 Mollie Finley, a native of Dade County. William K. 
 Pyle was an active Republican, a veteran of the Civil 
 war, serving about three years. After he returned from 
 the war he was admitted to the bar and served as prose- 
 cuting attorney of Dade County for three terms, served 
 as probate judge one term and served in the state legis- 
 lature for two terms. He departed this life in 1892. 
 
 Sheridan B. Pyle was the second of a family of 
 three children. His sister, now living, is Lysira Bray- 
 shaw of Lawrence County. He also has two half-sisters 
 and one-half-brother: 
 
 (1) Elmer E. Pyle. 
 
 (2) Mrs. Jessie Dawson.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 259 
 
 (3) Mrs. Willie Hamner. 
 
 Sheridan B. Pyle was raised by his grandparents and 
 remained with them until he received his education, after 
 w 7 hich he engaged in teaching school in Dade County. He 
 was married on the 31st day of March, 1877, to Matie 
 Underwood, a daughter of Lewis and Nancy (Barber) 
 Underwood, botli of whom are still living. They are 
 thoroughly imbued with the pioneer spirit and now reside 
 in Oregon. He was a practical surveyor. Mrs. Pyle was 
 a native of Minnesota, born March 5th, 1858, and came 
 with her people to Dade County after the war. 
 
 Mr. Pyle lias been more or less of a miner, having 
 been engaged in that occupation both before and after 
 his marriage. He mined in Galena, Kas., for about one 
 year. About the year 1880 he was employed in the 
 general merchandise store of Captain E. J. Morris in 
 Dadeville as clerk, but at the end of 18 months became 
 the proprietor, and conducted the business on his own 
 account until 1900, when he opened up a drug store in 
 Dadeville, which he has since conducted. 
 
 Mr. Pyle is a staunch Republican in politics, a man 
 of pleasing personality, a public speaker of considerable 
 note and always on the firing line in campaign times. 
 He also has the distinction of being a 32nd degree Mason. 
 He was educated at the Morrsville Academy in Polk 
 County. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Pyle are the parents of two boys: 
 
 (1) Roscoe G., born March 21st, 1881, married 
 Crete Dunaway, and is an electrician by occupation, and 
 resides at Carthage, Mo. They have two children, Gerald 
 and Thelma. 
 
 (2) Leslie C., born October 23rd, 1884, married 
 Nora Stradley, a native of Nebraska, and for a few 
 years he lived upon a large ranch, which he owned, at 
 Rogerson, Idaho. Three children wore born to this mar- 
 riage: Byron, Eileen and Rahloigh.
 
 260 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 HOWARD RA6SDALE. 
 
 Was born in Greenfield, Dade County, Missouri, Au- 
 gust 16th, 1869, son of Benjamin F. and Nancy E. (Buck- 
 ner) Eagsdale. His father was born in Greenfield in 
 3843, a son of Joshua and Sarah Ragsdale, early pioneers 
 of the county, who came from Carolina in ox-teams 
 away back in 1837, and settled five miles southwest of 
 Greenfield on the prairie, entering 1,200 acres of govern- 
 ment land. They hauled their timber from the Limestone 
 neighborhood for fencing and houses. After improving 
 the land he gave liberally of it to each of his children 
 as they grew to maturity. There were eight children 
 in this family, viz: Alexander, Harrison, Thomas, An- 
 drew, Benjamin Franklin, Sarah (Mrs. McLemore), Har- 
 riet (Mrs. S. W. Cox) and Jane (Mrs. Alex Morris), all 
 of whom lived and died in Dade County. They are all 
 buried on the old home place. 
 
 Benjamin F. Ragsdale, the father of the subject of 
 this sketch, was given 120 acres of land by his father, 
 and from time to time he bought out the interest of the 
 other heirs, until at the time of his death, November 30th, 
 1899, he owned some 700 acres of the old Joshua Rags- 
 dale homestead. Nancy E. Ragsdale died in July, 1910. 
 
 Howard Ragsdale lived on a farm, attended the com- 
 mon schools of the country, and remained at home until 
 24 years of age, when he entered the law office of Mason 
 Talbutt at Greenfield, and studied law until 1897, when 
 he was admitted to the practice. In addition to his com- 
 mon school education, Mr. Ragsdale had also attended 
 Ozark college in Greenfield. On being admitted to the 
 bar he established a law office in Everton, where he re- 
 mained for 12 years, and in 1909 moved to Ash Grove 
 and continued the practice of law, and also engaged in 
 the real estate business in the firm of Mortemyer & Rags- 
 dale, where he is now enjoying a splendid business. 
 
 In politics Mr. Ragsdale is a "red-hot" Republican. 
 In 1906 he was elected prosecuting attorney of Dade 
 County and served one term. In 1899 he was elected a 
 member of the Missouri legislature from Dade County
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 261 
 
 and served one term. Since coming to Ash Grove he 
 has been city attorney. 
 
 On the -17th day of May, 1898, he enlisted in Com- 
 pany H, Fifth Missouri Volunteer Infantry, in the Span- 
 ish-American war, and attained the rank of sergeant. He 
 had been second lieutenant of the same company while 
 in the state service. On being mustered into the Federal 
 service it became necessary to recruit the company with 
 members of another company, and in the new alignment 
 the office of second lieutenant went to the other company. 
 This company was mustered out November 6th, 1898, 
 just as they were preparing to embark for Cuba. 
 
 Fraternally Mr. Ragsdale is a member of the Ma- 
 sonic lodge at Everton, the Royal Arch at Ash Grove and 
 Zabud Commandery at Springfield. He holds his Odd 
 Fellow membership at South Greenfield and K. of P. at 
 Ash Grove. 
 
 He was married in September, 1899, to Ellen Finley, 
 who was born at Greenfield, Mo., February 1st, 1879, 
 daughter of Milton and Susan (Stephenson) Finley, one 
 of the prominent families of the community. Mr. Rags- 
 dale and wife have no children. 
 
 Howard Ragsdale was the oldest of a family of 11 
 children : 
 
 (1) Howard. 
 
 (2) Lula, married Charles Ryan and lives in Cali- 
 fornia. They have four children. 
 
 (3) William A., now lives in California. 
 
 (4) Bertha. 
 
 (5) Elizabeth, married V. H. Snoddy. They live 
 in Colorado and have two children. 
 
 (6) Elma, married James H. Cunningham, a promi- 
 nent stock dealer. They live in Lockwood. 
 
 (7) Joshua, lives in New Mexico. 
 
 (8) George, married Kate Cowan. They live in 
 California. 
 
 (9) Juanita, now Mrs. Stewart of California. 
 
 (10) John F., married and lives on the old home 
 place.
 
 262 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 (11) Harriet, single and lives in California. 
 
 Among the many interesting and highly prized relics 
 and souvenirs gathered by Mr. Ragsdale is a collection 
 of small arms. They represent almost every stage of 
 American warfare from the days of the Revolution to 
 the present emergency, among them a pair of holsters 
 captured at the battle of Wilson Creek by James Reese. 
 
 Few men enjoy the distinction of being any closer to 
 the common people than Mr. Ragsdale. His greatest 
 successes in the law business have resulted in his mas- 
 terly appeals to the jury. As a public speaker, not only 
 at the bar, but in political campaigns and at fraternal 
 gatherings, Mr. Ragsdale has few peers and no superiors 
 in southwest Missouri. He leads that quiet, unassuming, 
 unostentatious life which becomes a man whose activities 
 in life have given him a broad vision and complete 
 poise. While he is nominally a citizen of Greene County, 
 Dade County claims him as one of her boys, of whom she 
 is justly proud. 
 
 JOHN F. RAGSDALE. 
 
 Was born in Dade County February 8th, 1885, a son 
 of Benjamin F. Ragsdale and Xancy E. (Buckner) Rags- 
 dale. His father was born October 27th, 1840, and was 
 married to Nancy E. Buckner on April 7th, 1867. She 
 was born February 26th, 1850. 
 
 With the exception of two years spent in California 
 when he was 19 years old, John F. Ragsdale has lived all 
 his life on the old home farm in Dade County. At his 
 father's death it comprised 574 acres, which he purchased 
 from the other heirs, including the land upon which his 
 father first settled. Since buying the old homestead he 
 has sold 120 acres lying in Smith Township, and lias pur- 
 chased 100 acres in Washington Township, making him 
 now a farm of 654 acres, all in one body, a splendid 
 tract of land lying two and one-half miles due west 
 of South Greenfield. He has been a fanner all his life. 
 He received his education in the district schools of Dade
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 263 
 
 County. On the 10th day of September, 1913, he was 
 married to Zuiah Louisa Preston, a native of Dade 
 County, born September 5th, 188 ( J, daughter of Jasper 
 Newton and Josephine Rouritree Preston. Her father is 
 now deceased, but her mother is still living. 
 
 John F. Eagsdale and wife have two children: 
 
 (1) John Lynn, born June 14th, 1915. 
 
 (2) Josephine Elizabeth, born September 2nd, 1916. 
 Mr. Ragsdale is a Republican in politics, active in 
 
 party matters, and has served as township collector. 
 Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian 
 church. 
 
 While Mr. Ragsdale 's farm is well adapted to grow- 
 ing grain, it is in effect a stock farm, all the grain grown 
 thereon being fed to cattle and hogs. There is shipped 
 from this farm about three cars of cattle and one car of 
 hogs each year. Mr. Ragsdale also keeps a small flock 
 of sheep. In addition to erecting a splendid barn and 
 other outbuildings, the owner of this farm has built a 
 200-ton silo. 
 
 This farm is supplied with a first-class watering 
 system, having a number of good wells, springs and 
 branches, the supply being handled with a windmill. 
 About 40 acres of this farm is still in native forest, the 
 remainder being in grass and under cultivation. All is 
 fenced and cross-fenced. 
 
 Mr. Ragsdale is a quiet, unassuming man, but every 
 fiber of his being is filled with energy and enthusiasm. 
 He is an earnest advocate of good roads, more intensive 
 cultivation of the soil, and more live stock for the num- 
 ber of acres cultivated. He deprecates the idea of rais- 
 ing and shipping grain, and insists that in order to main- 
 tain the original fertility of the soil more stock must be 
 fed on the land. The brand of prosperity is stamped 
 upon every enterprise of Mr. Ragsdale 's farm. 
 
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 WILLIAM RAUBINGER. 
 
 William Raubinger of Everton is one of our leading 
 business men. He was born in Marine, Madison County,
 
 264 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Illinois, December 8th, 1863, a son of Anton and Kather- 
 ine (Adler) Raubinger, both natives of Germany, there- 
 fore William Raubinger is a full-blooded German, al- 
 though born in the great state of Illinois. Anton Raubin- 
 ger was born October 7th, 1830, while his wife was born 
 November 2nd, 1835. He died December 19th, 1908, and 
 she February 7th, 1891. He was a cabinet maker by 
 trade, and came to the United States in 1856, and re- 
 sided in St. Louis, Mo., for two years, where he was 
 married, and then moved to Madison County, Illinois, 
 where he followed stationary engineering. To this couple 
 were born five children, as follows: Emma, now the 
 widow of Christ Zimmerman, and lives in Marine, 111., 
 and she has three children, Christ, Alfred and Marie; 
 William, of this review; Mary, married Emil Jentsch, 
 and she has three children, Christ, Alfred and Marie; 
 F., is engaged in the mining business at Aurora, Mo., and 
 has three children, Flora, Lloyd and Melton; Emile L., 
 is a resident of Higginsville, where he is employed as 
 bookkeeper for the Higginsville Milling Company. 
 
 William Raubinger learned the milling business and 
 worked first for the Valier & Spies Milling Company at 
 Marine, 111., then for II. Prange & Sons as second miller 
 at New Douglas, 111., then came to Ash Grove, Greene 
 County, where he worked for the Likens Milling Com- 
 pany for three years, when he was transferred to Everton 
 and took charge of the Likens Mill there, remaining two 
 years, when he moved to Mt. Vernon, Lawrence County, 
 Missouri, where he rented the mill and run the same for 
 six years. In 1897 he came back to Everton and bought 
 the large milling property which he now owns and runs 
 from C. W. Likens. This is fine property and Mr. Rau- 
 binger has added large warerooms to the mill proper and 
 also built a fine new residence adjoining. Here he has 
 built up the largest milling plant in the county. The 
 mill was originally built by Galbraith & Tan-ant. The 
 present capacity is 125 barrels, with a 20,000-bushel ele- 
 vator, and thoroughly equipped with modern machinery, 
 and is run to full capacity practically all the time. Mr.
 
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 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 265 
 
 Raubinger lias two brands of flour for which ho enjoys 
 a fine trade; they are named "Snow Kist," the loading 
 brand, and "Magnolia," for his second grade. This is 
 the only soft wheat mill in the county, and the product 
 is the very best in this part of Missouri. He is a large 
 buyer and shipper of corn, oats, rye and kaffir corn. 
 
 Mr. Raubinger married in Marine, 111., Miss Mary 
 Nemnich, who was born October 16th, 1865, a daughter 
 of Henry Nemnich and wife, both natives of Germany. 
 The father is now deceased, and his widow passed away 
 September 28th, 1916. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Raubinger have been born six chil- 
 dren, as follows: Columbia, born December 2nd, 1893; 
 Pauline, born October 26th, 1895; Walter, born January 
 14th, 1898; Alma, born January 22nd, 1900; Lydia, born 
 December 4th, 1902; Ellis, born December 1st, 1904. This 
 fine family of children have had and are having the 
 very best of educational advantages. They are all mem- 
 bers of the Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Raubinger 
 is a deacon. In politics Mr. Raubinger is a Republican, 
 and takes an active interest in all affairs of the country. 
 Truly, Mr. Raubinger is a desirable citizen. He is always 
 ready to help with his time and money on any enter- 
 prise that is for the betterment of public conditions. 
 He is a good booster for good roads and a staunch friend 
 of our free public school system, and is at present serv- 
 ing on the school board. It is a pleasure to hold a con- 
 versation with him on any subject, for he is a broad- 
 minded, courteous gentleman and man of affairs. 
 
 JEROME LEE RAWHAUSER. 
 
 Was born at Columbus City, la., February 9th, 1869. 
 His father, David Rawhauser, was born at York, Pa., in 
 1832, and died in 1908. He was of German ancestry, his 
 forefathers coming from the Fatherland to Pennsylvania 
 in an early day. He had a common school education, 
 was a carpenter by trade, and was both industrious and 
 successful. He was a member of the United Brethren
 
 266 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 church, in politics a Whig, and later a Republican. He 
 was a good citizen, progressive, liberal-minded, held local 
 offices, and was charitably disposed, but of a retiring, 
 reticent disposition. He was one of a family of nine 
 children. He came to Muscatine, la., with his wife about 
 the year 1851, and later moved to Louisa County, where 
 he spent the remainder of his days. He married Anna 
 Marie Blosser, a German girl, who was born in the Fa- 
 therland in 1836, but who came to Pennsylvania with 
 her father, where she was married. She was one of a 
 family of four children, and had a common school edu- 
 cation in English and German. Was a member of the 
 United Brethren church, and the mother of eight chil- 
 dren : 
 
 (1) Jane, born at Muscatine, la., married Andrew 
 Baker, a farmer in Oklahoma. 
 
 (2) W'illiam B., born in Muscatine, la., and is now 
 a harness maker at Carroll, la. 
 
 (3) Clara, died in infancy. 
 
 (4) Caroline, born at Columbus City, la., married 
 William Towner, now residing in the state of Washing- 
 ton. He is a farmer. 
 
 (5) Ira, died at the age of 15 years. 
 
 (6) Lula, died at the age of 13 years. 
 
 (7) Clara, born at Columbus City, la., married 
 David Griffith, a tinner and plumber at Grinnell, la. 
 
 (8) Jerome Lee, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 J. L. Rawhauser attended the public schools in 
 Columbus City, la., after which he entered a drug store 
 and took up the study of pharmacy, after which he at- 
 tended the Iowa State School of Pharmacy, from which 
 he graduated. 
 
 After graduation he clerked for two years in a drug 
 store in Tipton, la., and then entered the drug business 
 on his own account at Columbus City. He then sold 
 out and spent four years at the Keokuk College of Phy- 
 sicians and Surgeons, receiving his diploma in 1907. His 
 first practice was in Saratoga, Wyo., after which he 
 spent three years in the practice at Central Point, Ore.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 26? 
 
 In 1909 he located at Cassville, Mo., and after four years 
 of practice at that place came to Greenfield. He has 
 succeeded in building up a splendid practice in Uade 
 County. 
 
 On the 8th day of March, 181)4, he was married to 
 Kate Gambell of Winfield, la., a daughter of John and 
 Margaret (Fulton) Gambell, who trace their ancestry 
 back to the Pilgrims who came over in the Mayflower. 
 Her father was a fanner and school teacher. Mrs. Raw- 
 hauser also taught school, is a member of the Presbyte- 
 rian church and a member of the Colonial Dames. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Kawhauser are the parents of three 
 children: 
 
 (1) Anna, born June L'Oth, 1S96, at Tipton, la., 
 graduated from the Greenfield High School, class of 1915, 
 and is now at home. 
 
 (2) John Gambell, born at Lone Tree, la., Septem- 
 ber 6th, 1899. 
 
 (3) Jerome Lee Jr., born at Central Point, Ore., 
 August 15th, 1908. 
 
 Dr. Rawhauser is a member of the Presbyterian 
 church, a member of the Odd Fellows and formerly was 
 a Knights of Pythias, physician for and a member of the 
 W. 0. W., and in politics a Republican. lie is progres- 
 sive, public-spirited and wide-awake. He maintains a 
 splendid office, equipped with the latest appliances of his 
 profession, and is fast becoming one of the leading phy- 
 sicians of southwest Missouri. He lias received a com- 
 mission from the United States government in the Offi- 
 cers' Medical Reserve Corps, with rank of first lieutenant. 
 
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 LEWIS RENFRO. 
 
 Was born on Pennsylvania Prairie, Dado County, Mis- 
 souri, March 16th, 1843, where he grew to manhood. He 
 was educated in the common schools of that part of the 
 county, spending all his early life on a farm. At the break- 
 ing out of the Civil war he enlisted early in the summer 
 of 1861 for six months' service in Captain John M. Stem- 
 mons' company, Coffer's Regiment, Raines Brigade, in the
 
 268 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Southern army. He participated in the battle of Wilson's 
 Creek, Lexington, Lone Jack, Carthage, Cow Skin Prairie 
 and several other minor engagements. At the expiration 
 of his six months' service, in company with his brother, 
 John F., and family, he went south to Texas, and in March, 
 1862, enlisted in the Confederate service for three years, 
 or during the war, in Company C, Twenty-ninth Texas 
 Cavalry, which regiment was being recruited at Paris, Tex. 
 This regiment was assigned to the Indian service, and acted 
 as a guard between the Indian nations and the state of 
 Texas. During the first part of this service he was in the 
 command of General Cooper, but later on General Gano 
 commanded the Indian department. The fighting in this 
 service was mostly skirmishes, although there were some 
 hard-fought battles, namely, Greenleaf, Poison Springs and 
 Cabin Creek. Mr. Renfro remained with this command 
 till the fall of 1863, when he was transferred to Company 
 A, Third Missouri Cavalry, Colonel's Coffey's old regiment, 
 Shelby's Brigade, and which took active part in all the 
 battles of the trans-Mississippi department, including the 
 battles of Cow Skin Prairie, Marks' Mill, Jenkins' Ferry 
 and the Price Raid in 1864, when there was fighting prac- 
 tically every day. Two of the largest battles in which he 
 was engaged were Westport and Mine Creek, both near 
 Kansas City, where the Confederates had two generals, 
 John S. Marmaduke and General Cabbie, captured with 
 part of their commands. Another hard battle was fought 
 at Newtonia, where Colonel Smith was killed. This was 
 the last hard battle he was in during the war. 
 
 Mr. Renfro held several non-commissioned appoint- 
 ments, but was commissioned as third lieutenant. When 
 the war closed he was acting adjutant of the Third Missouri 
 Cavalry, with the rank of captain. At the close of the war 
 he went back to Texas, and remained there until the spring 
 of 1867. In the spring of 1867 he came to Missouri for a 
 short stay, returning to Texas, where he remained until 
 the spring of 1868, when he again returned to Dade County, 
 and where he has lived ever since.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 269 
 
 On the 24th day of September, 1868, he was married 
 to Mollie Moore Finley, and settled on a farm near Mt. Zion, 
 in the Preston neighborhood, and lived there until the 
 spring of 1876, when he bought a farm one mile south of 
 Greenfield. He lived on this farm till the spring of 1880, 
 when he moved to Greenfield and engaged in the mercantile 
 business. He followed this business until 1893, when, on 
 account of poor health, he quit the mercantile business 
 and returned to the farm, dealing in stock. Mr. Renfro 
 was very successful in every line of business in which he 
 engaged, and at one time owned over 1,000 acres of land 
 in Dade and Lawrence Counties. In addition to his real 
 estate, he also owned considerable personal property. 
 
 Three children were born of this first marriage: 
 
 (1) Dellie L., died at the age of 15 months. 
 
 (2) Myrtle lived to maturity, married, and died in 
 her 28th year, leaving four children, one a baby girl, which 
 died two months later. 
 
 (3) Forest M., lives in Greenfield, is married, has a 
 family of five children, two boys and three girls. 
 
 Mr. Renfro 's first wife died June 10th, 1890, and on 
 the 9th day of June, 1892, he was married a second time, to 
 Miss Mary E. Leslie, and to this union were born two chil- 
 dren, a boy and a girl : 
 
 (1) Lucile, died December 10th, 1902, nearly 10 years 
 of age. 
 
 (2) Leslie, now lives in Detroit. Mich., and has a 
 position with the Ford Automobile Company. 
 
 Mr. Renfro has been an active Democrat in politics 
 and has made three races for county offices on the Demo- 
 cratic ticket, once for sheriff, once for collector and once 
 for county treasurer, and, although the county is over- 
 whelmingly Republican, he ran far ahead of his ticket each 
 time, being defeated for county treasurer by only 86 votes. 
 In 1906 he was tendered the nomination for circuit clerk by 
 an unanimous vote of his party convention, but declined. 
 He was twice elected justice of the peace in Center Town- 
 ship, which is one of the Republican strongholds of the
 
 270 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 county. Mr. Renfro is a man of strong physique, although 
 slightly wounded three times during the Civil war. 
 
 He was elected and served as assessor and treasurer 
 of Smith Township under Township Organization from 1875 
 to 1880. He also took the census of that township in 1880, 
 and now has in his possession a copy of that work. 
 
 At the organization of the R. S. Jacobs Banking Com- 
 pany in 1892 he was elected one of the directors of that in- 
 stitution. He was also associated with R. S. Jacobs in 
 the mercantile business, at the same time in the ''Boston 
 Store," under the firm name and style of L. Renfro & Co., 
 Mr. Jacobs being the "company." This firm had the high- 
 est commercial rating of any retail store in the state of 
 Missouri at that time. 
 
 Mr. Renro is a modest, unassuming man, of quiet de- 
 meanor, but always eminently successful in all his business 
 undertakings. Before he divided his property with his 
 children he was reputed to be worth upwards of $25,000. 
 
 Mr. Renfro is now in his 75th year, but still hale and 
 hearty, and bids fair to live to a ripe old age, being, as far 
 as known, the oldest living person born in Dade County, and 
 claiming it for a home since birth. Although well along 
 in years, Mr. Renfro is still young in spirit, and takes great 
 interest in current events. 
 
 lie was initiated into the mysteries of Free Masonry 
 in Washington lodge No. 87, A. F. & A. M., in 1880, and 
 has since filled all the offices in said lodge, both elective and 
 appointive. He united with the Presbyterian church at 
 Greenfield in the summer of 1893. 
 
 Captain Renfro, as he is familiarly known among the 
 Confederate Veterans, has always taken great interest in 
 the fraternal societies of the Southern Confederacy, and 
 has attended practically all the reunions, both county, dis 
 trict, state and national, for many years. At present he is 
 adjutant general and chief of staff of the Missouri Division 
 I'. V. C., and attended the National Reunion at Washington 
 City in June, 1917, at which time lie had the pleasure of 
 meeting the President personally, and of hearing him speak,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 271 
 
 an honor and pleasure afforded but few men in the com- 
 moner walks of life. 
 
 Mr. Renfro is yet active in the everyday affairs of life 
 and is regarded as one of the substantial business men of 
 the county. A man of honesty, integrity and good report. 
 
 JOSEPH H. RENFRO. 
 
 The subject of this interesting sketch was born in Bade 
 County on Pennsylvania Prairie June 26th, 1848, a son of 
 Absolom Renfro, a sketch of whose life is given in full in 
 the history of Lewis Renfro at another place in this volume. 
 
 Joseph H. received his education in the common schools 
 of Dade County, with the exception of one year in Texas 
 and two years in Dallas County. At the age of 15 years 
 he enlisted in the Confederate army, in the spring of 1864, 
 and was in the service about one year. He was in Company 
 A, Missouri Cavalry Troop, under the same command as 
 his brother Lewis. 
 
 After the war the Renfro family returned to Dade 
 County and engaged in farming. Joseph was married Octo- 
 ber 18th, 1868, to Mary J. Merrick, a native of Tennessee, 
 born in 1850 and came to Dade County with her father, 
 James Merrick, in 1851. To this union were born four 
 children, one of whom is now living: 
 
 (1) Perry C., born in 1871, died in 1895 at the age 
 of 24 years. He was married to Laura E. Miller, and they 
 had one child, Perry C., who was married to Carrie Bird 
 of Dade County in 1917, and now reside on the old Merrick 
 homestead in Smith Township. 
 
 (2) Bell, died at the age of 15 months. 
 
 (3) T. Clyde, born in 1875, married Cora Elmore of 
 South Greenfield. They moved to Springfield, where he 
 died in 1917, leaving three children, Artie, Hazel and Lloyd. 
 
 (4) Laura, born in 1880, and is now Mrs. J. H. Fuqua. 
 He is engaged in the merchandise business at South Green- 
 field. 
 
 Mrs. Renfro died in Dade County February 14th, 1908, 
 and is buried on the old Merrick homestead, on Limestone 
 Prairie.
 
 272 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Joseph H. Renfro was again married, on the 7th day 
 of October, 1916, to Emma E. (Harper) Cochran, widow of 
 Elder W. B. Cochran, a minister of the Christian church 
 and widely known throughout southwest Missouri. He was 
 born April 13th, 1846, in Clay County, Missouri, and died 
 at his home in South Greenfield March 1st, 1913. He was 
 pastor of the Christian church at Aurora for over 21 years, 
 and as an evangelist he has established over 50 churches 
 and baptized over 2,500 converts during his ministerial 
 life. He was a Knight Templar and a member of the I. 0. 
 0. F., and had served in the General Assembly of Missouri 
 from both Dade and Lawrence Counties. Emma E. (Har- 
 per) Cochran was his second wife, and to this union were 
 born six children, all living: 
 
 (1) Hugh F. 
 
 (2) Ruth A., married Fred Eisert of Dade County. 
 
 (3) W. B. Jr. 
 
 (4) Robert A. 
 
 (5) Blanch C., married Lester Godfrey of South 
 Greenfield. 
 
 (6) Charles H. 
 
 Joseph H. Renfro and wife are each members of the 
 Christian church, his membership extending over a period 
 of more than 40 years, and being an organizer of the 
 churches both at South Greenfield and Pennsboro, being a 
 deacon at the latter place. 
 
 Mr. Renfro started in life for himself in 1869 by buying 
 40 acres of land from his brother Lewis. Since then he 
 has bought and sold real estate, making improvements, and 
 prospering, until he was the owner of a splendid farm of 
 120 acres on Honey Creek, which he has recently sold and 
 taken up his abode in Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. Hen fro is a member of the Confederate Post, an 
 active member in church, served for many years on the 
 school board in his home district, was always in favor of 
 good roads, good schools, and a progressive fanner. 
 
 Mrs. Heriro is a great-great-granddaughter of Daniel 
 Boone, a lady of refinement and culture, and a splendid
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 273 
 
 housekeeper. They are among Dade County's most es- 
 timable people. 
 
 ABSALOM RENFRO. 
 
 Was born at or near Crab Orchard, Ky., January 15th, 
 1806, where he grew to manhood. He was raised on a farm, 
 but never received much education. Before he reached his 
 majority he went to Madison County, Tennessee, and en- 
 gaged in hauling goods from Nashville to inland towns. 
 On the 16th day of June, 1825, he was united in marriage 
 to Miss Mary Penn, a grandniece of the noted Quaker, Wil- 
 liam Penn. Her father was named after the original Wil- 
 liam Penn. Mr. Benfro continued to follow teaming until 
 the fall of 1829, when, in company with several other fami- 
 lies, they came to southwest Missouri and stopped for the 
 winter where the city of Springfield is now located. In the 
 spring of 1830 they scattered out, except Billie Fulbright, 
 who was one of the parties coming from Tennessee. He 
 remained in Greene County, and Fulbright Springs derived 
 its name from him. Absalom Renfro located where Little 
 Orleans now stands, on Sac river. From there he came to 
 what is known as the Manis place in Dade County. He 
 sold his claim there and located on what is known as the 
 Willis Beard farm. After living there for a time he sold 
 out and located where the Speer mill now stands, and just 
 a short time before the first land sales at Springfield he 
 sold that claim and located 320 acres, being the first land 
 sale in southwest Missouri. This was in the spring of 1840, 
 and this 320 acres remained his home till the date of his 
 death, May 15th, 1875. He professed religion at the age of 
 40 years and united with the Southern Methodist church, 
 and remained a faithful member until death. 
 
 He was a farmer and stock raiser and accumulated 
 quite a fortune, and was one of the wealthy farmers ol 
 Dade County at the breaking out of the Civil war. Being 
 a southern man and a slave owner, he cast his lot with the 
 Southern Confederacy. Five of his sons were soldiers in 
 the Confederate army, four of them enlisting early, and
 
 274 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 one as soon as he was old enough. John F. was mustered 
 out a lieutenant, Thomas F. was mustered out a major and 
 Lewis, a third lieuterant, was mustered out as adjutant of 
 the Third Missouri Cavalry, with the rank of captain, while 
 Shelby and Joseph were mustered out as privates. 
 
 In the summer of 1863 it became so dangerous for a 
 man to live in Bade County who had sons in the Confederate 
 army, and having one negro boy who was eligible for 
 service in the Union army, he went south, taking this negro 
 boy with him. That fall the commanding general gave 
 orders to burn the homes of all southern sympathizers and 
 banish their families. It fell the lot of Major Morgan to 
 carry out these orders in Bade County, which he did to a 
 certain extent. The buildings on the Reni'ro farm wore 
 burned, except a few negro cabins, and the women folks 
 ordered to go south. Major Morgan acted the gentleman 
 in this matter, preserving the original order till after the 
 war, and offered to assist Mr. Kenfro in getting damages 
 for the property destroyed, but on account of the strong 
 prejudice existing at that time no claim for damage was 
 ever presented. Mr. Renfro never harbored any ill feeling 
 toward Mr. Morgan on this account. Friends of the family 
 who posed as Union men assisted the family in the pur- 
 chase of a yoke of oxen and a wagon, and they made their 
 way to Lamar County, Texas, where they were joined by 
 Mr. Renfro and where he made his home till the close of 
 the war. The negro women and children lived on the 
 farm during the Avar and cared for it the best they could. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Absalom Renfro were the parents of 15 
 children, ten boys and five girls. They were, however, not 
 all living at one time, a girl dying in infancy, one boy died 
 at the age of 6 years, and another at the age of 16 years. 
 There were two doctors of note and two southern Methodist 
 preachers in the family, to-wit: Thomas F. was a doctor-, 
 James was a preacher and a doctor also, and Shelby H. is 
 a preacher. There are but three children of this ftfniFly 
 now living: Lewis and Joseph, both of Greenfield, and 
 Shelby II. of Texas. Mary (Perm) Renfro died in 1*9(5 in 
 her 88th year. Absalom Renfro belonged to Washington
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 275 
 
 lodge No. 87, A. F. & A. M., when the lodge was first organ- 
 ized, and was buried with Masonic honors. 
 
 CAPT. T. F. RENFRO. 
 
 (Long Beach California Press.) 
 
 One of Downey's pioneers and prominent business men 
 passed away on the nth. Was born in Missouri 83 years 
 ago. When a young man he went from there to Greenville, 
 Tex., engaging in the drug business, and there married 
 Miss Lucy E. Ballard. After a few years' successful busi- 
 ness he removed to California, locating in Downey on a 
 ranch adjoining the town, 30 years ago. 
 
 Here he again engaged in the drug business success- 
 fully for 25 years. Five years ago, on account of failing 
 health, he retired from business, which illness resulted in 
 his death. As a business man, because of his genial and 
 happy spirit and tactfulness, he was doubtless one of the 
 most popular business men who has ever lived in Dow T ney. 
 Socially, because of his unusual southern generosity and 
 warm sympathy, few men were so universally liked. He 
 was almost a life-long member of the M. E. church, South, 
 having united with the church when quite young. Because 
 of his love for music and children, he was an adept in the 
 Sunday school work. As Sunday school superintendent and 
 teacher he was very successful throughout his long church 
 life. His Christian life was not especially demonstrative, 
 but was manifest more in good works, loyalty to his God 
 and to his church, yet without sectarianism, manifesting 
 genuine brotherliness to his fellows, to every class, without 
 prejudice, which perhaps is manifest in the fact that he was 
 a captain in General Shellby's Cavalry Brigade of the Con- 
 federacy, yet by request, Rev. W. G. Cowan, of Long Beach, 
 a member of the Blue, was called to officiate at his funeral, 
 assisted by the Rev. Bond, of the First M. E. church, South, 
 of Long Beach, Saturday, the 13th. Surviving him is the 
 widow, three sons, one daughter, the eldest, E. A. Renfro, 
 at the head of the Renfro Drug Company, Shreveport, La.; 
 T. F. Renfro, of the Queen Drug Company, 22-40 East
 
 276 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Fourth street, Long Beach, and Mrs. R. P. Queen, 748 Daisy 
 avenue, Long Beach. The youngest, L. B. Renfro, residing 
 at the ranch near Downey, and Miss L. A. Ballard, a sister 
 of Mrs. Renfro, who has always made her home in the 
 family. 
 
 T. F. Renfro was born at what is now known as the 
 old Ragedale farm, March 5th, 1834, died in Downey, Cal., 
 January llth, 1917, being at the time of his death 82 years 
 10 months and six days old. He was the sixth child of a 
 family of 15 children, born to Absalom and Mary Penn 
 Renro. He professed faith in Christ at an early ago, and 
 united with the M. E. church, South, and lived a consistent 
 Christian life until he was called to his reward in Heaven. 
 In his early life he chose school teaching and farming. He 
 taught school all over Dade County. He was married to 
 Francis Lack April 1st, 1856. To this union were born two 
 sons and one daughter. The eldest, John Absalom, died 
 in his infancy. The girl, Sarah Price, grew to womanhood 
 and married Hugh Hampton. She died several years ago, 
 leaving one child, Alva, who makes his home with his uncle, 
 Lewis A., his only surviving son, lives two miles west of 
 Greenfield. In 1872 or 187.'$ be was married again, to Miss 
 Lucy E. Ballard in Shrovoport, La., and to this union were 
 born four sons and one daughter. The eldest, Leon San- 
 ders, died when a small child; the next oldest, Emmett, lives 
 in Shreveport, La., and is engaged in the drug business. 
 
 Leona, daughter, married a Mr. Queen, and resides at 
 Long Beach, Cal. Lucine and Vernon still make their hoine 
 with their parents. When the Civil war broke out he cast 
 his lot with the South, and enlisted in the early part of 
 1861. He was in the organization of Company A, Third 
 Missouri Cavalry, Colonel Coffee's regiment, and was 
 elected orderly sergeant, and when the war closed he was 
 mustered out with a commission as major. He never came 
 back to make his home in Missouri, but made his home in 
 Texas until about 1880, when lie moved to Downey, Cal., 
 where lie inado his home until death. His death, while it 
 was not unexpected, for he had been in feeble health for 
 several years, was a great shock to me. It makes me feel,
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 277 
 
 Oh, so lonely! Although I never expected to see him again, 
 as we were so far apart, I knew he was living, and that was 
 a great source of pleasure to me, and in his death it only 
 leaves three living out of this large family; myself, Brother 
 Shelby, who lives in Texas, and Brother Jo of South Green- 
 field. A loving brother. L. R. 
 
 DR. J. C. B. RENFRO. 
 
 Dr. J. C. B. Refro was born on what is known as the 
 old Ragsdale farm, near South Greenfield in Dade County, 
 Missouri, October 26th, 1835, and died at his residenc in 
 Houston, Tex., March 27th, 1898. He professed religion 
 at the age of 16, and united with the M. E. church, South, 
 and soon thereafter commenced to preach and teach school 
 in Dade and adjoining counties. In 1856, together with 
 two other brothers, John and Dave, he made an overland 
 trip to California with a drove of cattle. He came back 
 to Dade County in 1858 and resumed his profession of 
 teaching school and preaching. He remained in southwest 
 Missouri until after the war. In 1866 he moved to Texas, 
 and continued his professions, but later on he had to give 
 up his ministerial work on account of throat trouble, only 
 preaching occasionally. He began the study of medicine 
 and graduated with the highest honors of his class in 1872 
 at New Orleans, La. He finally located at Houston, Tex., 
 where he died. He was married to Nancy I. D. Montgomery 
 the llth day of March, 1852. To this union were born four 
 children, one girl and three boys: Mary E., now Mrs. 
 Owens of Springfield, Mo.; George A., now of Springfield, 
 Mo., runs a feed and wagon yard; John N., who died at the 
 Springfield hospital in the spring of 1917; Jimmie died 
 when a small boy, his wife dying near Springfield January 
 7th, 1902. 
 
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 LOUIS A. RENFRO. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, near Greenfield, September 
 30th, 1859, son of Thomas and Frances (Black) Renfro,
 
 278 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 his father being a native of Dade County, while his mother 
 was born at Charleston, Va. Father born in 1835 and his 
 mother in 1837. His mother died April 15th, 1915, and his 
 father died January 12th, 1917. His father was a Dade 
 County school teacher before the war, but enlisted in the 
 Confederate army, was commissioned captain, and served 
 with distinction during the war, after which he went to 
 Texas and engaged in the drug business at Greeneville, 
 Hunt County. He remained here until 1889, when he moved 
 to California, where he died. 
 
 Louis A. Renfro is the second in point of birth of a 
 family of three children. He received all of his schooling 
 in Dade County at the Franklin school. He resided with 
 his mother until her death, although at the age of 18 years 
 he engaged in farming and stock raising on his own account 
 upon her farm. In 1880 he bought the land where he now 
 lives. It was then unimproved. He has since cleared it 
 out, developed it, and constructed modern buildings, so that 
 it is now an ideal stock farm. He has added to his original 
 purchase, so that he now owns 377 acres in one body. He 
 devotes his entire time to his farming and stock raising 
 enterprises. He is a Republican in politics, although he 
 never aspired to or held public office except as a member 
 of the school board, which position he has held for 18 
 years. 
 
 He was married on July 7th, 1887, to Minnie Cart- 
 wright, a native of Dade County, daughter of Jesse and 
 Lydia (Sweeney) Cartwright, both natives of Tennessee. 
 Jesse Cartwright came to Dade County some time in the 
 50 's, and was one of the most noted men of the county. 
 lie was a veteran of the Civil war, a brother-in-law of Wil- 
 liam Cunningham, owned a large farm near Lockwood, 
 upon which he resided many years, and finally died in 
 Lockwood December 16th, 1915. His widow is still living 
 and makes her home part of the time with Mr. Renfro. 
 Mrs. Renfro was one of the younger of a family of four 
 children. She was educated in the schools of Dade County. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Renfro are the parents of six children: 
 
 (1) Clyde, born July 16th, 1889, died in infancy.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 279 
 
 (2) Pearl, born May 13th, 1891, wife of William El- 
 son, a Dado County farmer. 
 
 (3) Ernest, born February 3rd, 1893, is a barber, and 
 resides in Greenfield. His twin brother died in infancy. 
 
 (4) Claude, born July 16th, 1896, resides at home. 
 
 (5) Ted, born October 29th, 1902, resides at home. 
 Mr. Renfro is a member of the M. W. A., with member- 
 ship at Greenfield. 
 
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 DR. WILLIAM R. RILEY. 
 
 Among those engaged in the medical profession in 
 Dade County none stands higher in this line of work than 
 Dr. Riley, the subject of this sketch. He was born in Mon- 
 roe County, Indiana, May 9th, 1868, a son of John R. Riley, 
 who was born in Ireland June 3rd, 1843, and brought to 
 America by his mother. His father, Terrence P. Riley, had 
 emigrated to the United States and settled in Monroe 
 County, Indiana, and after getting a start here, sent for his 
 family. During the voyage one of his three daughters was 
 lost overboard from the sailing vessel. John R, was raised 
 on the farm in Indiana and started working out when he 
 was 11 years of age, receiving $6 per month for his labor. 
 He had no school advantages, but in later years learned 
 to read and write. He was married in Indiana, but his wife 
 soon died, and he married again. Soon after this he emi- 
 grated to Greene County, Missouri, coming overland with 
 wagon in 1880. He rented land for about three years near 
 Walnut Grove, but then was able to buy land in Rock Prai- 
 rie Township, Dade County, where he now lives, and where 
 he owns a good 160-acre farm. John R. Riley married as 
 his first wife Miss Sarah Farmer, who was born in Monroe 
 County, Indiana, in 1846, and died May 24th, 1874, leaving 
 three children, of whom Dr. William R. was the oldest, 
 while Charles P. and Emily are both deceased. Miss Far- 
 mer was a daughter of John A. and Emily (Walker) Far- 
 mer. Mr. Farmer was a large farmer and stock man, own- 
 ing some 1,200 acres of valuable land, and also was a mer- 
 chant and interested in a woolen mill, a still and lumber
 
 280 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 yard. He was in the Union army during the Civil war. 
 As his second wife, Mr. Eiley married Catherine Gentry, 
 who bore him seven children, as follows: Rosie, now the 
 widow of Charles Thomas; Maggie, at home; Terrence P., 
 a farmer; Emily, now Mrs. Amon Wolfe of Idaho; Ida Bell, 
 now Mrs. Leonard Ball of Greene County; John, who was 
 killed by lightning August 13th, 1914; Frank, a farmer of 
 Dade County. 
 
 Dr. William R. Riley was educated in the country 
 schools and the high school at Hendersonville, and taught 
 school for three years, after which he entered the drug 
 business at Ash Grove, Greene County, with Dr. C. Moore, 
 with whom he read medicine until he entered the College 
 of Physicians and Surgeons at St. Louis in 1894, and gradu- 
 ated March 17th, 1897. After practicing at Ash Grove for 
 one year he moved to Everton May 10th, 1898, where he now 
 enjoys a large and lucrative practice. In 1915 he opened a 
 drug store, and is now located in a fine, newly-fitted brick 
 building which he bought, and now has one of the best- 
 appointed drug stores of the county. Dr. Riley married 
 for his first wife Mary L. Stephenson, who was born March 
 13th, 1870, a daughter of J. B. and Eliza (Long) Stephen- 
 son. Mrs. Riley died April 12th, 1906, leaving four chil- 
 dren, as follows: Zora E., born September 27th, 1890, and 
 married Harry Criswell, a teacher, residing in Wray, Colo., 
 and they have one child, John Philip, born April llth, 1914 : 
 Zepha, born February 17th, 1891, and who is now teaching 
 in the Everton High School, where she has been engaged 
 for the past four years; Charles W., born December 25th, 
 1893, is a graduate of Everton High School, and is now 
 attending the State University at Columbia, Mo.; Lillie 
 Frances, born March 31st, 1899, a graduate of Everton High 
 School, class of 1917. Dr. Riley married, second, Miss 
 Luella Shelton, a daughter of John Marshall and Louise A. 
 (Fin ley) Shelton, a sketch of whom may be found else- 
 where in this work. 
 
 Dr. Riley and wife are prominent members of the 
 Christian church, and he is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., 
 the A. F. & A. M. chapter at Ash Grove, the Royal Select at
 
 GKOKGK WASHINGTON' .MOO UK.
 
 J. P. AVILLETT KES1DE.NCE. WILLETT STOKE. Crisp, Mo.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 281 
 
 Springfield, and the W. 0. W. He is a member of the South- 
 west Missouri Medical Association arid the Dade County 
 Medical Society. In politics he is a Democrat. Dr. Riley 
 takes an active interest in all affairs of the county and 
 state, and can always be relied upon for his help in the 
 advancement of any enterprise that is for the good of our 
 county or its people. He is a broad-minded Christian gen- 
 tleman and well deserves the high esteem in which he is 
 universally held by hundreds of Dade County citizens. By 
 his fair, honest dealing and courteous treatment he has 
 built up for himself a practice and business that is second 
 to none in this County. He is a booster for good roads and 
 a staunch friend of free public schools. "We are proud to 
 own Dr. Riley as a Dade County citizen, and it is perfectly 
 safe to say that Dr. Riley will always make his home 
 among us. 
 
 E. S. RING. 
 
 The subject of this sketch is one of the enterprising 
 young men of Dade County. He was born at Lockwood on 
 the 22nd day of October,' 1889, a son of C. S. Ring and 
 Minnie (Lockard) Ring. His father is one of the substan- 
 tial business men of Lockwood, and for many years has 
 been engaged in the grain and elevator business at that 
 place. Both his father and mother are natives of Indiana, 
 and their respective families were among the pioneers of 
 Missouri. 
 
 About the year 1908 E. S. Ring first entered the mer- 
 cantile world, buying out the William Bowers restaurant 
 in Lockwood. He followed this business about two years, 
 when he sold out and accepted employment in the H. H. 
 Steele elevator in Lockwood, remaining here until he and 
 his father purchased the general merchandise store of H. H. 
 Nierman at Ernest. The new firm was styled E. S. Ring 
 & Co., and took possession July 1st, 1916. At the time of 
 the purchase this store was in a run-down condition, but 
 the new firm immediately cleared out the old stock, made 
 extended purchases of new and up-to-date goods, added
 
 282 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 many improvements in the way of fixtures, scales, etc., 
 until now it is one of the best country stores in the county. 
 It is the intention of the firm to install a new Standard 
 wagon scale and buy grain. At the present time the firm 
 handles a large amount of country produce chickens, eggs, 
 hides and furs always paying the highest market price. 
 
 In connection with the store there is a blacksmith 
 shop, which is furnished free in order to better accom- 
 modate the farmers of the neighborhood. It is now occu- 
 pied by Finley & Evans, formerly of Greenfield. 
 
 E. S. Ring was married to Clara Lawrence, a native of 
 the far west. She was born on the 9th day of September, 
 1892. They have one child: Rosalie Jane, born August 
 4th, 1914. 
 
 E. S. Ring & Co. maintain a fine Ford truck in their 
 business, since they handle ice as well as pop from Spring- 
 field. They carry a general line of dry goods, furnishings, 
 notions, groceries, general supplies, hardware, oils, paints, 
 flour and feed. 
 
 E. S. Ring, the manager, is a Democrat, a wide-awake 
 business man, and a good roads booster. Under his pro- 
 gressive management Ernest is bound to be one of the 
 commercial centers of the countv. 
 
 LEE ROUNTREE. 
 
 One of the enterprising young men of Dade County is 
 Lee Rountree of South Sac Township. He was born May 
 3rd, 1882, in Cedar County, a son of John M. and Mary M. 
 (Dale) Rountree, both natives of Tennessee. The Roun- 
 trees came to Polk County, Missouri, in the early 50 's, and 
 the Dales to Dade County in the early 30 's. We would 
 refer yon to the sketches of both these early families, which 
 are printed elsewhere in these pages. 
 
 Loo Rountree remained at home with his parents until 
 ho was 23 years of age. He was given good educational 
 advantages, and first decided on a commercial career, and 
 ontorod the mercantile business at Cane Hill, Cedar County, 
 which he continued for one year, then clerked in a hard-
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 283 
 
 ware store in Boliver for two years, at which time he en- 
 tered the employ of the King-man St. Louis Implement 
 Company of St. Louis as their representative on the road, 
 which position he held for one year, after which he entered 
 the stock and farming business, buying* an improved farm 
 in Center Township, Dade County, consisting of 146 acres. 
 This was in the year 11)07, and for three years he lived on 
 this place, then bought 436 acres on the south line of Sac 
 Township. Here, in 1913, he built a fine large residence, 
 which is one of the best in the entire county, and, with its 
 large outbuildings, is one of the show places. The house 
 has all modern conveniences, hot and cold water, bath, etc. 
 This is an ideal stock farm, and here Mr. Kountree breeds 
 and feeds thoroughbred Whiteface and Shorthorn cattle, 
 as well as many hogs, and is one of the few large handlers 
 of sheep in the county. Mr. Kountree married June 14th, 
 1905, Miss Lucy Y. Young, a native of Dade County, born 
 August 9th, 1883, and a daughter of William Marshall and 
 Dialtba Young, more mention of whom will be found else- 
 where. To Mr. and Mrs. Kountree have been born two 
 children, Marion, born November 25th, 1908, and Virginia, 
 born September 27th, 1911. 
 
 Lee Kountree is truly a public spirited citizen, and to 
 him is due a large portion of the interest in good roads, 
 and a nice stretch of well-built and well-kept road directly 
 approaching his fine place is due to his individual efforts'. 
 All told, Mr. Rountree owns 636 acres, and is considered 
 one of the leading stock men of this county. He is a lib- 
 eral, broad-minded man, and can always be counted upon to 
 help with his time and means any cause that is for the 
 advancement of the county or the people. We would refer 
 the reader to views taken on the Rountree farm, which are 
 among the finest obtainable in the county for this work. 
 
 THOMAS BENTON ROUNTREE. 
 
 Was born in Polk County, Missouri, on the 20th day 
 of February, 1841, son of David and Victoria (McKee) 
 Rountree, of Scotch-Irish descent. His parents were mar-
 
 284 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 ried in Tennessee, and came to Missouri first in 1830, but 
 returned to Tennessee, and remained there till 1854, when 
 thy came to Polk County and bought land for a perma- 
 nent home. David Rountree died in 1867, and his wife, Vic- 
 toria, died about 1880. 
 
 Thomes B. Rountree remained at home with his par- 
 ents until the breaking out of the war, when he enlisted in 
 the Confederate army, in 1862. He was a member of Com- 
 pany G, Sixteenth Missouri Infantry, and participated in 
 the battles of Lone Jack, Clear Creek, Prairie Grove, 
 Helena, Mansfield, and other conflicts in which the Six- 
 teenth Missouri Infantry was engaged. He was paroled 
 at Shreveport, La., in June, 1865, and spent one year in 
 Colorado, teaming, after which he returned to Polk County 
 and farmed for three years near the old homestead. He 
 was married on the 27th day of December, 1866, to Jane 
 Hailey, who was born in Cedar County, Missouri, March 
 24th, 1850, daughter of Merideth Hailey and Mary (Jack- 
 son) Hailey. They were married in Cedar County. About 
 the year 1849. Mr. Rountree and wife bought 120 acres of 
 unimproved Cedar County land, which they improved and 
 lived upon for seven years, then bought 100 acres in Cedar 
 County, Missouri, and lived there three years, after which 
 they returned to their old place in Cedar County, having 
 sold the Vernon County farm. After raising one crop they 
 moved to Cane Hill and entered the mercantile business. 
 This was about 1880. He erected a new building, put in 
 a stock of general merchandise, and was actively engaged 
 in selling goods for 30 years. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Rountree are the parents of six children, 
 as follows: 
 
 (1) Etta, died at the age of 3 years. 
 
 (2) Ida, died at the age of 14 years. 
 
 (3) Jessie, now Mrs. John McMehen of Walnut Grove, 
 Mo. 
 
 (4) Floy, died at the age of 8 years. 
 
 (5-(>) Clarence and Kzra, twins. Ezra died at the 
 age of 6 months. Clarence married May Robertson, daugh- 
 ter of J. A. Robertson. They have four children:
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 285 
 
 (1) Junior C. 
 
 (2) Dorothy L. 
 
 (3) Thomas Benton. 
 
 (4) Ralph Robertson. 
 
 They live at Cane Hill and he is engaged in farming. 
 
 T. B. Rountree and wife are members of the Christian 
 church and very estimable people. After more than 50 
 years of active service in agricultural and mercantile pur- 
 suits Mr. Rountree has retired from life's strenuous activi- 
 ties, but has lost none of his interest therein. During life 
 he has made many ardent and lasting friendships, and 
 these are the trophies which he prizes most highly. They 
 will be carried as priceless souvenirs into the sunset glow 
 of his declining years. Although Mr. Rountree lives "just 
 over the line," lie is nevertheless counted as one of Cedar 
 County's most valuable citizens. 
 
 JOSEPH A. ROBERTSON. 
 
 "With a long and illustrious line of ancestors to his 
 credit, many of whom won distinction on fields of battle, 
 while others were towering lights in the moral and re- 
 ligious world, Joseph A. Robertson came as a ray of sun- 
 shine into the home of Milton and Mary (Hardy) Robert- 
 son in Mohaska County, Iowa, April 20th, 18S5. His father 
 and mother were natives of the mountainous district of East 
 Tennessee, and were married there. One child, Samuel F., 
 was born in Tennessee August 6th, 1851. He is now living 
 in Dade County. In 1852 Milton Robertson emigrated to 
 Mohaska County, Iowa, purchased a farm prospered finan- 
 cially and raised a large family of children, viz: 
 
 (1) Samuel Francis, born August 6th, 1851, lives in 
 Dade County. 
 
 (2) John AV., born January 30th, 1*5.'}, died March 
 29th, 1912. He practiced medicine in Dadevillo many years, 
 and his widow is still living at that place. 
 
 (3) Joseph A. Robertson. 
 
 (4) James F., born January 7th. 1857, died January 
 1st, 1861.
 
 m HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 (4) Sarah Ann, born May 4th, 1858, married Michael 
 Grisham, who is now deceased. At present she lives in 
 North Yakama, Wash. 
 
 (6) Martha Margaret, born March 14th, 1860, died 
 October 13th, 1862. 
 
 (7) Harvey Newton, born March llth, 1862, died 
 July 1st, 1905. He married Mattie Bailey, and was a teacher 
 by profession, also a Presbyterian minister. He taught in 
 Greenfield, and at one time was superintendent. His widow 
 is now living in Tennessee. 
 
 (8) Emma Bell, born January 1st, 1864, died October 
 25th, 1870. 
 
 (9) William Rufus, born April 3rd, 1866, in Randolph 
 County, Missouri. The following is taken from the "Blue 
 Book" of Missouri, 1916: "William R. Robertson, presid- 
 ing judge of the Springfied Court of Appeals, was born in 
 Randolph County, Missouri, April 3rd, 1866. His parents 
 moved to Dade County when he was 2 years old, where he 
 resided until 1891. He was educated in the common schools 
 of this state and Ozark College of Greenfield, Mo., admit- 
 ted to the bar in 1891, and moved to Delta, Colo., where he 
 taught school for a term, and commenced the practice of 
 law. He was appointed judge of the County Court of Delta 
 County, Colorado, in 1893, which office he resigned to enter 
 the practice with A. R. King, now judge of the Colorado 
 Court of Appeals. He moved back to Missouri in 1898, lo- 
 cating at Webb City, where he has been engaged in the 
 practice of his profession until his election as judge of the 
 Springfield Court of Appeals in November, 1912, for a term 
 of four years. Married Miss Einnia Van De Venter of Delta, 
 Colo., March 15th, 1895. They are the parents of five chil- 
 dren," 
 
 (10) Ellen Elvira, born April 23rd, 1868, died Sep- 
 tember 8th, 1869. 
 
 The parents of Joseph A. Robertson moved to Ran- 
 dolph County, Missouri, about 18(55, and after two years 
 came back to Polk County, Missouri, where they remained 
 one year, and finally landed in Dade County in 1^67, where 
 they bought 120 acres of land in Sac Township, where
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 287 
 
 Joseph A. now lives. It was only partly improved, and it 
 was on this farm that Milton Robertson died July 28th, 
 1885, and his wife surviving him till January 31st, 1910, 
 when she also died. They were life-long members of the 
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, and he was a staunch 
 Democrat. 
 
 Joseph A. Robertson attended the common schools 
 of Dado County, principally at Mt. Zion, and was married 
 December 25th, 1879, to Laura L. Cox, who was born July 
 4th, 1860. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev 
 W. R. Russell. She died May 31st, 1910, leaving throe chil- 
 dren, viz: 
 
 (1) Finis E., born September 25th, 1880, died August 
 22nd, 1882. 
 
 (2) Herly Milton, born October 25th, 1*82, married 
 October 30th, *1910, to Violet Marcuin, a native of Dade 
 County. They have three children, Mary Louise, Margaret 
 and Finis El wood. 
 
 (3) Carrie, born July 4th, 1886. 
 
 (4) Mae, born July 4th, 1886, married February 6th, 
 1910, to Clarence Rountree of Cedar County, Mo. They 
 have four children, Junior, Dorothy, Thomas Benton and 
 Ralph Robertson. 
 
 Mrs. Laura (Cox) Robertson was born in Overtoil 
 County, Tennessee, July 4th, 1860. Her father having died, 
 her mother and six children (two boys and four girls) came 
 to Dade County, Missouri, in 1866 and located near Cane 
 Hill. The father having gone to Texas to secure a home, 
 died there. Tin 1 mother died in 18(59. Mrs. Robertson died 
 May 31st, 1910, having been an invalid for 20 years. Her 
 funeral was largely attended by neighbors and friends 
 from all over the county, the funeral sermon being preached 
 by Rev. AY. R. Russell, who 30 years before had performed 
 her marriage ceremony. 
 
 John Robertson, the grandfather of Joseph A. Robert- 
 son, was born in North Carolina June 21st, 1781, while his 
 father was serving in the army of the Revolution. When 
 12 years of age his father moved with his family to Ten- 
 nessee, where John grew to manhood. Was married to
 
 288 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Margaret Register January 24th, 1805. In 1814 he en- 
 listed in the army, and fought with great bravery against 
 the British and border savages. He died October 1st, 1858. 
 The most thrilling incident of his life occurred during the 
 late days of the Revolutionary war. While his father was 
 still in the army, the Tories burned their home, and his 
 mother, with her family of small children, were obliged to 
 flee to the swamps ,x>f South Carolina for safety, where she 
 remained alone for several days. 
 
 With the exception of two years, Joseph A. Robertson 
 has resided in Dade County since 1866. He purchased 80 
 acres of land near Bona, where he lived for two years. At 
 the time of his father's death he bought out the heirs to 
 the home place in Sac Township. Since then he has added 
 40 acres, so that now it comprises 160 acres. In 1903 he 
 erected a fine six-room frame house, which is now lighted 
 with a modern acetylene lighting plant. His farm is well 
 watered with springs and spring branch. He is engaged in 
 general farming, and has a splendid flock of sheep of 30 
 head. 
 
 Mr. Robertson and family are members of the Cumber- 
 land Presbyterian church, in which organization he has 
 been an elder 25 years. In politics he is a Democrat, having 
 served on the executive committee of that party for many 
 vears. 
 
 REV. WILLIAM RUFUS RUSSELL. 
 
 One of the best known men of Dade County is Rev. 
 William R. Russell of Everton, Mo. He was born in North 
 Township, Dade County, June 22nd, 1849, a son of Aaron 
 Russell, who was a native of Alabama, born there Decem- 
 ber 20th, 1819. Aaron Russell was of Pensylvania Dutch 
 ancestry and came from Tennessee to Callaway County, 
 Missouri, in the early 30 's, and to Dade County about 1840, 
 settling in North Township, where he entered land, .which 
 he improved, building himself a log cabin. During the 
 Civil war he cast his lot with the Union, but was captured 
 the very day he was mustered in, and was paroled later,
 
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 so he did not see active service, but it was no fault of his 
 patriotism. He married Miss Serena Howard, who was a 
 native of Tennessee, born February llth, 1828, arid to this 
 union were born eight children, as follows: Robert, died in 
 infancy; Mariah Elizabeth, died at the age of 12 years; Wil- 
 liam R., of this review; John Wesley, died aged 21 years; 
 Thomas Uel, is a farmer of North Township; Alice, now 
 Mrs. P. 11. Hawkins of Greenfield; Fannie, now Mrs. Samuel 
 Baldwin of North Township; Lucy, now Mrs. M. J. M. 
 Brickey of North Township, and Decatur L., who is a promi- 
 nent physician of Lockwood, arid at present the county 
 Coroner. After receiving his education in the common 
 schools of the county and the high school at Greenfield, 
 William K. Russell taught school for a number of years 
 in Wright, Cedar and Dade Counties. In Dade he taught 
 two years at Lockwood, two years in South Greenfield and 
 several years in Everton. In 1870 he was licensed to preach 
 in the M. E. church, and in 1877 joined the St. Louis Con- 
 ference, being ordained elder in 1881 by Bishop Hurst. In 
 1883 he united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church, 
 and when the Presbyterian and the Cumberland Presbyte- 
 rian churches united in 1906 he went with the united church, 
 and was a member of the first general assembly of the 
 united church at Columbus, O. Besides other places, he 
 has filled important charges at Hartville, Uadeville and 
 Boliver. He moved to Everton, and has been the pastor 
 there for 29 years, in the meantime preaching at other 
 places. Rev. Russell was married April 27th, 1873, to Miss 
 Ella V. Summers, who was born in Jackson, Mo., April 25th, 
 1850, and was a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Fugate) 
 Summers. Mr. Summers was a prominent man of Cape 
 Girardeau County, where lie was sheriff at the time of his 
 death in 1S54. Rev. William JR. Russell is a Democrat 
 in politics and has been very prominent in his party. He 
 was elected to the office of County Treasurer in 1874 and 
 in 1896 elected as State Representative, serving in the 
 Thirty-ninth General Assembly. The good that Rev. Rus- 
 sell has done cannot be told, the number of souls he has 
 led to Christ are legion, and his influence will live for
 
 290 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 generations to come. Truly, this kindly man of God is 
 and has been a blessing to Dade County, and we are proud 
 that he is a native son. Would that we had more like him. 
 Surely his good works shall rise up to bless his memory 
 for numberless years after he shall have gone to his 
 Heavenly reward. 
 
 WILLIAM OREN RUSSELL. 
 
 Was born in Grant Township, Dade County, Missouri, 
 March 29th, 1875. His father, Cyrenus Z. Russell, was 
 born in Illinois and died in Greenfield April 21st, 1906, at 
 the age of 65 years. He came to Dade County in 1874 
 and settled on a 40-acre tract of land in Grant Township, 
 which had been given to his wife by her father. He ac- 
 cumulated 480 acres in this township and a tract of 160 
 acres on the prairie in Lockwood Township. He was a 
 successful farmer and stock raiser, as well as a man of 
 splendid clerical ability. In 1886 he was elected to the 
 office of county clerk on the Republican ticket, moved 
 to Greenfield and held the office for eight years. Retiring 
 from the office, he entered the real estate business, read 
 law, and was admitted to the bar, but confined himself to 
 strictly office practice. lie also wrote insurance, and 
 was secretary for a number of years of a local Building 
 and Loan Association. He was a successful business man 
 and in every way dependable. 
 
 At the breaking out of the civil "war he enlisted in the 
 Twenty-first Regiment, Missouri Infantry, Federal Troop, 
 and served till the close of the war, being mustered out 
 with the rank of second lieutenant. He was a member of 
 the local G. A. R. post in Greenfield, and one of its com- 
 manders. He was a member of the Christian church, an 
 elder at the time of his death, and a charter member of 
 the local lodge of Odd Fellows, having in turn filled all 
 the official chairs. 
 
 C. Z. Russell was a man of high standing in the com- 
 munity, and among his wide circle of friends and business 
 associates. He was an active Republican, having served
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 291 
 
 both as a member of the county as well as the state com- 
 mittee. In early life he was married to Ala Ann Tea- 
 garden, a native of Kentucky, who was born in 1849, and, 
 with her parents, moved to Illinois in 1851. After her 
 marriage to C. Z. Russell they moved to Fort Scott, Kas., 
 and from there to Dade County. 
 
 Mrs. Russell was of Scotch-Irish parentage, a mem- 
 ber of the Christian church, educated in a ladies' seminary 
 and to her marriage with C. Z. Russell five children were 
 born : 
 
 (1) Charles, born in Fort Scott, Kas., and died at 
 the age of 21 years. He graduated at Ozark College in 
 Greenfield in June, 1891, and died the following August. 
 
 (2) John A., born at Fort Scott, Kas., in 1873. Is 
 now a physician at Lovelock, Nev. 
 
 (3) William 0., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (4) Lula and Beulah, twins. Died at the age of 12 
 years. 
 
 William 0. Russell was raised on a farm until 11 
 years of age, when his father moved to Greenfield. He 
 attended the public schools of the county and afterward 
 took a course in Robbins' Business College in Sedalia, Mo. 
 His first real work was one year spent in making a set 
 of abstract books for Frieze & Payne. He then entered 
 the mercantile business in partnership with a pioneer, 
 J. W. Garrett, under the firm name of Garrett & Russell, 
 and sold groceries in Greenfield from 189(5 to 1898, when 
 Mr. Garrett sold out to J. M. Travis, and the firm then 
 was known as Travis & Russell, and remained so for about 
 three years. After the death of Mr. Travis, Mr. Russeli 
 conducted the business in his own name for about four 
 years. After retiring from the grocery business, about 
 seven years ago, Mr. Russell took charge of the loan and 
 abstract business of W. (). Russell & Co., with offices 
 with Ben M. Xeale, who has an interest in the business. 
 He also has conducted an insurance business for the past 
 ten years with success. 
 
 William (). Russell was first married to Cora Belle 
 Anderson, May 28th, 1898, a native of Dade County, born
 
 292 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 near Greenfield in 1875 and died June 26th, 1904. She 
 was a daughter of B. C. and Frances Anderson, early 
 settlers in the county. She was a member of the Chris- 
 tian church and was the mother of three children: 
 
 (1) Oren E., born June 8th, 1900, and is now attend- 
 ing school. 
 
 (2) John Anderson, born September 13th, 1902, died 
 in September, 1906. 
 
 (3) Frances Ann, born May 8th, 1904. 
 
 His second marriage occurred July 22nd, 1908, to 
 Miss Mary Ethel Morgan, born in 1890, a daughter of 
 M. D. and Mary (Anderson) Morgan of Greenfield. She 
 has a good education, and is a member of the Christian 
 church. They have two children: 
 
 (1) Lois, born November 20th, 1909. 
 
 (2) Helen, born July 12th, 1911. 
 
 Mr. Russell has acquired considerable distinction as 
 a fraternity man, being a member of the Masons, and all 
 four branches of the order, an Odd Fellow, having filled 
 all the official chairs, and a member of the TV 0. TV. and 
 M. TV. A. He is also an active member of the Christian 
 church. He is regarded as OTIC of the sound, substantial 
 business men of the town, is an active member of the Com- 
 mercial club and other civic organizations, and is held in 
 high esteem by his neighbors, friends and associates. 
 
 ELWOOD RUSH. 
 
 One of our real, alive, red-blooded citizens is Fix-Judge 
 Elwood Rush of Marion To\vnship. He was born in Law- 
 rence County, Indiana, October 4th, 1S,"J9, a son of George 
 TV. Rush and Lucinda A. Jones, his wife. The father was 
 a native of North Carolina and the mother of Indiana. 
 George W. Rush came to Indiana with his father when 
 he was a small boy. His father took up land from the 
 government in that state and was identified with the 
 early development of Indiana. In 1S(>(> George TV. Hush, 
 father of Elwood Rush, the subject of his sketch, entered 
 160 acres of government land in Neosho County, Kansas,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 293 
 
 and was a pioneer in every sense of the word in that sec- 
 tion of the state, and it is here that Judge Elwood Rush 
 saw some of the strenuous side of life. The Indians were 
 numerous at that time, and Mr. Rush remembers well 
 many incidents for which the Indians were responsible, 
 as well as many of their peculiar traits and customs. One 
 of the most peculiar of these was the custom of the In- 
 dians feeding their dead after burial. They would bury 
 their dead in a very shallow grave, if any, and cover the 
 bodies with stones, and at the head of the grave would 
 leave a small opening into which the Indians would pour 
 specially-made soup and through which medium they 
 imagined they fed their departed brothers. In that coun- 
 try there were hundreds and hundreds of Indian mounds, 
 and some of these he remembers well of opening and se- 
 curing relics, beads rings, etc. 
 
 Times were hard in Kansas for the pioneer settlers 
 at that early date. One fact that is very vivid in the mind 
 of Mr. Rush to this day is the fact that one-half bushel oC 
 timothy seed which his father had taken from Indiana 
 to Kansas when they emigrated, \vas one year the means 
 of their financial salvation. He remembers that this seed 
 was planted and that he and one of his sisters beat out 
 the seeds from the crop by hand, and that they realized 
 $10 per bushel, and with this money they paid their en- 
 trance fees on their land. Mr. Rush was taught to work, 
 and work hard. He had very little chance for schooling, 
 and what little he had received was obtained in a little 
 school house actually 8x10 feet, and he could only attend 
 a day now and then, as he had to work to live. He used 
 oxen mostly. He remained with his father until he was 
 19 years of age, and at first after leaving home worked 
 out at $13 per month. He followed this for three years, 
 and was finally able to get hold of 40 acres of unbroken 
 land by trading an old yoke of oxen for a horse, and, 
 horses being scarce, he was able to trade this horse for 
 40 acres of land. This was in 1SSO. This 40 he sold to 
 another party on time, and then made arrangements to 
 buy himself an SO-acre tract for which lie was to pay $300,
 
 294 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 the first half to be paid when he received the $150 due 
 for the 40 he sold on time. He eventually paid for his, 
 most of the purchase price coming from money he earned 
 breaknig raw land for his neighbors. He had secured a 
 young wild yoke of oxen. He married about this time, 
 July 4th, 1881, a Miss Agnes C. Jones, who was born in 
 Illinois October 25th, 1864, and a daughter of Elmer M. 
 Jones and Helen M. Moore, his wife, who were also early 
 settlers of Kansas, emigrating there about 1867, but sub- 
 sequently moving to Lockwood, Mo., where Mr. Jones died 
 in 1905, and his wife is still living, at the advanced age 
 of 80 years, and resides with her daughter, Mrs. Rush. 
 Right after his marriage Mr. Rush built a little log house 
 12x14. He cut the logs himself, giving half for the saw- 
 ing of the lumber, and to this little place lie took his 
 bride. Here they lived for four or five years. The first 
 winter he cleared two acres for a neighbor, getting the 
 timber for clearing, and from this split his own rails 
 and built a "stake and rider" three-rail fence around 30 
 acres, which he had broken the previous summer arid on 
 which he put in a crop. By devious methods of trading 
 and managing he bought IS acres of timber land, which 
 he succeeded in trading for an SO-acre tract joining his 
 original 80, which made him a tract of 160 acres, and in 
 four years' time he had prospered to such an extent that 
 from practically a beginning of nothing, he had paid for 
 and owned 160 acres, 60 acres of which w;is under cultiva- 
 tion, and was out of debt. He stayed on this 160-ucre 
 farm, built a good house and barn, fenced complete, went 
 into the slice]) business, and prospered exceedingly, and 
 in 1895 was considered a well-to-do farmer of that section 
 of Kansas. 
 
 At that date he traded his land in Kansas for 240 
 acres of land in Dade County, Missouri, with an encum- 
 brance of $2, .'!()(), and here he moved his family. This 
 place was known as the Tncle Hillie Waggoner farm, and 
 had been run down considerably, but after his strenuous 
 pioneer life in Kansas lie well knew how to put this fine 
 place back in shape. lie went to work with his accus-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 295 
 
 tomed energy, improving the place; with fences, barns and 
 outbuildings, until, now lie has one of the finest stock farms 
 of all Dade County. He has two large barns, OIK; 36x50, 
 which has a large basement, and one stone barn, 36x40 
 feet, and cultivates 140 acres, the balance of his ranch 
 being in good grass pasture and timber land. On this 
 place he has put a fine line of full-blooded stock, handles 
 registered Shorthorn cattle, Shropshire sheep and Poland- 
 China hogs. lie is one of our leading stock men. 
 
 On his place may be found one fine registered Percheron 
 stallion, named Monte Christo, and one registered jack, 
 named Giant Jumbo, and a registered Shorthorn bull, 
 named Red Cloud; in fact, Mr. Rush is a large breeder 
 of jacks as well as Percheron horses. This place is w 7 ell 
 watered by wells, all wire-fenced and cross-fenced, and 
 is an ideal stock farm/ In addition to his holdings in 
 Marion Township, Dade County, Mr. Rush owns 80 acres 
 in Kansas and five and one-hair acres adjoining the city 
 of Lockwood. 
 
 Taken altogether, Mr. Hush is one of our most sub- 
 stantial citizens. To him and his wife have been born 
 five children, the oldest, Rodger, died at the age of 4 
 years; Lawrence married Bertha Ilamni, a native of Dade 
 County, and they are farming in Barton County, this state, 
 and have four children, as follows, Clarence, Walter, Elvin 
 and Lester Elmer; Iva married A. P. Allen of Denver, 
 Colo., a prominent business man of that city, where they 
 live; Lena married August Braggs, a native of Iowa, and 
 they are living on a part of Mr. Rush's place and have 
 one fine boy named Leo Paul; Truman is at home, attend- 
 ing school. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Rush are members of the Christian 
 church, in which they take an active part. In politics 
 Mr. Rush is a red-hot Republican. He was elected judge 
 of the county court for the Western district in 1908, and 
 served two years with credit to himself and with entire 
 satisfaction to his constituents. He is a great friend of 
 the public school and has served on the school board many 
 years, as well as spending some of his energies as road
 
 296 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 commissioner. Too much cannot be said for this high- 
 minded, broad-guaged citizen. He is a self-made man in 
 every sense of the word and stands at the front rank 
 of Dade County's citizenship. We need, and have for 
 years needed, more men of the calibre of Judge Rush. 
 He is a booster for all things for the good of his county 
 or its people, and can be relied upon to spend his money 
 for any good cause along progressive lines. It is a pleas- 
 ure to meet and know this broad-guaged, courteous gen- 
 tleman. May he always remain a citizen of Dade County, 
 is the earnest wish of thousands of Dade County citizens. 
 
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 W. E. SCOTT SR. 
 
 Born in Dade County September 20th, 1855, son of 
 Emerson and Amanda (Tucker) Scott. He was the fourth 
 in point of birth of a family of eight children: 
 
 (1) Nancy, now Mrs. Winkle. 
 
 (2) James R. 
 
 (3) Alexander Hamilton. 
 
 (4) W. E. Scott. 
 
 (5) Perry. 
 
 (6) Price. 
 
 (7) Emerson. 
 
 W. E. Scott was 27 years of age when he started in 
 business on his own account. He rented for two years 
 arid then bought 24 acres, 18 acres of which was improved. 
 It had no house, but he moved a small two-room house 
 upon it, arid he lias since added to it, doing' all the work 
 himself, until he now has a comfortable farm home. lie 
 has worked hard arid prospered, so that now his farm con- 
 sists of 120 acres of fine land, good buildings and modern 
 conveniences. 
 
 On the 1st day of November, 188.'', lie was married 
 to Susan A. McConnell, born in Dade County May "24th, 
 1858, daughter of Theodore and Margaret (Watson) Mc- 
 Cormell, both now deceased. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Scott are the parents of two children:
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 297 
 
 (1) Homer E., born March 10th, 1886. Is farming 
 and living at home. 
 
 (2) Ira E., born September 17th, 1891, is also farm- 
 ing at home. 
 
 These boys own 40 acres adjoining their father's place. 
 
 Mr. Scott is interested in dairying, and finds that it 
 pays. He keeps six cows, and, in addition to his clover 
 pasture, has one and one-half acres of alfalfa, which 
 yields splendidly. He favors the Red-Polled cattle for 
 dairy purposes. 
 
 Politically Mr. Scott votes the Democratic ticket. 
 His entire family, including himself, are members of the 
 Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mr. Scott is wide-awake 
 on the question of good roads and good schools. His farm 
 is well located, well watered and especially adapted for 
 dairy purposes. He has four good wells and one is 
 equipped with a windmill. He takes great delight in 
 farming enterprises, and both himself and his boys are 
 enthusiastic concerning the future of Dade County. 
 
 JOHN E. SCROGGS. 
 
 Was born upon the banks of the White river in the 
 state of Arkansas about 50 miles west of Memphis in 
 the year 1843. His father, AVilliam L. Scroggs, was born 
 in North Carolina and died in Dade County in April, 1894, 
 at the age of 76 years. He was of Scotch-Irish parentage, 
 a farmer, and of strong anti-slavery proclivities. He came 
 to Dade County in 1848, bringing his son, John E., with 
 him. He located on a farm of 80 acres in Center Town- 
 ship about three and one-half miles northeast of Green- 
 field. He subsequently purchased adjoining land, and was 
 prosperous. This land was all unimproved, and he built 
 the first frame house in the neighborhood. He also in- 
 troduced the first cook stove in the neighborhood, going 
 to St. Louis in a wagon for it. It was quite a curiosity 
 among the neighbors. He was an elder in the Presbyterian 
 church for many years, first attending services in the 
 homes of the community, and afterward assisting in build-
 
 298 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 ing the brick (Ebeneezer) church in Greenfield, where he 
 was a regular attendant until his death. In politics he 
 was first a Whig, but united with the Republican party 
 when it was first organized. He continued in this political 
 faith during life. He was public administrator of the 
 county for many years. 
 
 William L. Scroggs married for his second wife Leah 
 Caroline Mitchell of Tennessee about 1846. There were 
 14 children born of this marriage, nine of whom are still 
 living: 
 
 (1) Joseph W., resides in Oklahoma. 
 
 (2) Luther M., of Hillsdale, Kas. 
 
 (3) Walter, a resident of California. 
 
 (4) Alfred, resides at lola, Kas. 
 
 (5) Mary Frances Orr, of Mt. Vernon, now deceased. 
 
 (6) Ella Brumbach, of Seattle, Wash. 
 
 (7) Minnie Schriver, of Mt. Vernon. 
 
 (8) Lillie Weir, resides near Greenfield. 
 
 (9) Belle Pollard, of Minneapolis. 
 
 (10) Laure McConnell, of Mt. Vernon. 
 
 The first wife of William L. Scroggs was Kachael 
 Jane Erwin, born in Iredale County, North Carolina, in 
 .1823, daughter of John M. Erwin, a Presbyterian minister. 
 Her husband, William L. Scroggs, was also born in the 
 same county. She died when John E. was about four 
 weeks old, he being the only child. She was a member 
 of the Presbyterian church. 
 
 John E. Scroggs was about 5 years old when lie came 
 to Dade County with his father and step-mother. Before 
 coming to Missouri his father had run a store on White 
 river, in Arkansas. John E. Scroggs grew up on a Center 
 Township farm and obtained his meager education in the 
 district schools of the neighborhood. He remained at 
 home till 1^ years of age, when he enlisted (1862) in the 
 Federal army, Sixth Missouri Cavalry, as a private. Went 
 into camp at Springfield and to the front soon after. He 
 remained in the service three years and was mustered out 
 at Baton Rouge, La., having attained the rank of corporal. 
 After his return home he again took up farming as an
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 299 
 
 occupation, which he followed for one year, then taught 
 school in the neighborhood for two years. In 1869 he 
 bought a farm of 80 acres in section '20 in Center Town- 
 ship. In November of the same year he married Malinda 
 C. Dicus, a daughter of John M. and Jane (Tucker) Dicus, 
 born in Center Township in May, 1848. Her parents w r ere 
 early settlers of the county, coming from Tennessee, and 
 were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. 
 Both are now dead. Malinda C. died in November, 1875. 
 To this marriage were born five children, three of whom 
 died in infancy: 
 
 (1) Rachel Jane, married Lon Hurt. They had six 
 children. 
 
 (2) Ruth, born in 1872, married R. E. Wasson of 
 Greenfield. They have three children. 
 
 The second wife of John E. Scroggs was Virginia 
 McConnell, born in Sac Township, Dade County, daughter 
 of Theodore and Margaret McConnell. She died in No- 
 vember, 1882, leaving four children: 
 
 (1) Edwin T., a farmer living in Center Township, 
 east of Greenfield. He married Kate Mitchell, and they 
 have one child. 
 
 (2) William L., a merchant in Greenfield, also in 
 the automobile business. Married Maude Engeleman. They 
 have three children. 
 
 (3) David D., married Lottie Hartsock, and they re- 
 side in Appleton City. He is editor of the Journal. They 
 have one boy. 
 
 (4) Rosa Ella, married T. K. McConnell of Green- 
 field. He is a civil engineer, former county highway engi- 
 neer, and now engaged in the grocery business. They have 
 one daughter. 
 
 The third wife of John E. Scroggs was Nannie Lieu- 
 allen, born near Lynchburg, Va., died in November, 1912, 
 at the age of 59 years. Born of this marriage is one boy, 
 Arthur C., now living at Humansville and editor of the 
 Star-Leader. 
 
 John E. Scroggs married his present wife, Evelyn E. 
 (Fisher) Ketclmm, November 14th, 1914. She was born
 
 300 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 at Pontiac, Livingstone County, Illinois, July 1st, 1865, 
 daughter of George and Martha A. (Pratt) Fisher. Har 
 father came to Dade County in 1875 and located in Green- 
 field. He was a cabinet-maker by trade, but owned a 
 farm northwest of Greenfield. He died in Dade County. 
 Mrs. Scroggs is a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 
 John E. Scroggs is a member of the Presbyterian 
 church and has been an elder for 15 years. He is a Re- 
 publican in politics, is justice of the peace in Center Town- 
 ship and is serving his second term as police judge of 
 the city. He has been a successful business man, at one 
 time owning 400 acres of land, of which he has left 230 
 acres, highly improved. He has retired from the farm 
 and owns a comfortable home in Greenfield. 
 
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 JOHN C. SEYBERT. 
 
 A native of Sac Township, Dade County, Missouri, 
 born July 4th, 1854, son of Silas E. and Mary Jane (Jack- 
 son) Seybert. His father was born in Luzerne County, 
 Pennsylvania, was educated in the east, married there, 
 and came to Dade County in 1837. He was three times 
 married, his first wife having died in Pennsylvania. His 
 second wife was a Finley of pioneer stock. He married 
 her in Dade County. His third wife was Mary Jane, 
 widow of Meridith Hailey, who had two daughters by her 
 first husband, Jane Hailey, who is now Mrs. T. B. Roun- 
 tree of Cane Hill, and Fannie, who is now Mrs. Wood 
 Kirby of Dadeville. 
 
 To this last marriage five children were born: 
 
 (1) John C. Seybert. 
 
 (2) Margaret, died at the age of 16 years. 
 
 (3) Samuel J. Seybert. 
 
 (4) William Seybert, in mercantile business in Cedar 
 County. 
 
 Silas E. Seybert was a trader, and at one time owned 
 about 1,000 acres of land in Dade and Cedar Counties. 
 lie built the first water mill at Seybert on Sac river and 
 it took its name from him, and still retains it. lie was a
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 301 
 
 Democrat, both from tradition, precedent and practice, 
 and, in keeping with his ancient ideals and to fill a present 
 as well as a long-felt want, he established a distillery, 
 which he operated in connection with the mill. His life 
 came to a tragic end, being shot in the very early days 
 of the war, aged about 53 years. His widow re-married 
 and lived until about 1910. She married Harvey Lloyd, 
 and lived in Cedar County. 
 
 John C. Seybert obtained a meager education in the 
 common schools of the county, and afterward, during the 
 years 1875 and 1876, attended the Morrisville College. He 
 was thrown upon his own resources when about 12 years 
 of age, and worked until he married. He was married 
 April 1st, 1878, to Miss Jennie L. Johnson, who was born 
 February 7th, 1856, a native of Georgia. They were mar- 
 ried at Fort Smith, Ark. After a short honeymoon he 
 brought his bride to Dade County and rented land from 
 his brother, Samuel. His worldly possessions at this time 
 consisted of one pony. The following year he rented land 
 in Cedar County of The. Johnson, then concluded to try 
 Arkansas, going to that state overland in a wagon, but 
 never unloaded his goods. He came back to Dade County 
 and rented part of the old homestead near Seybert, which 
 he cultivated for three or four years, then bought on credit 
 a tract of 125 acres lying north of Seybert. This was 
 unimproved timber land. He built a small house upon it, 
 cleared and fenced, and after six or seven years sold out to 
 William Toler. This was in 1893. After disposing of his 
 farm he went to Cane Hill and entered the produce business, 
 which he followed for ten years. Tn the meantime he had 
 invsted now and then in real estate, first buying 60 acres in 
 Cedar County, then 80 acres lying directly north of Cane 
 Hill. After this he traded for 341 acres west of Cane Hill 
 and moved upon it, where he remained for six years, even- 
 tually selling it in 1908 and went to California. He re- 
 mained in the Golden state less than one year, when he 
 bought a flour and feed business at Skiatook, Okla., and 
 lived there two and one-half years, when he sold out and 
 came back to Dade County. In 1912 he bought 282 acres in
 
 302 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Sac Township, where he now lives. It was then known as 
 the Tom Smith place and was well improved. Mr. Seybert 
 is engaged in general farming and feeds a carload or more 
 of hogs for market each year. The farm is well watered 
 with springs and spring branches. It is now called "The 
 Willow Springs Stock Farm." 
 
 Mr. Seybert and wife were the parents of six children, 
 three of them dying in infancy. Those living are: 
 
 (1) Mary, born September 19th, 1879, married to 
 Clem Doolin. They had one child, Pearl. For her second 
 husband she married a Mr. Sullivan of Joplin, Mo., where 
 they now live. 
 
 (2) Sallie, born April 2nd, 1887, married Ervin Keller 
 of Dade County. He died and she married Mr. Flemming 
 of Cedar County. They have one child. 
 
 (:]) Roger' M., born October 20th, 1890, married Flos- 
 si*- Duncan, a native of Dade County. Be lives with his 
 father, and they are jointly interested in farming and stock 
 raising enterprises. 
 
 Mr. Seybert 's wife died on the 17th of March, 1907. 
 
 John C. Seybert is a member 'of the Christian church 
 at Cane Hill, is a life-long Democrat and has been honored 
 by his party by being elected judge of the county court of 
 Cedar County, where he served with distinction for two 
 years. He also served as justice of the peace for two years, 
 and has been a member of the school board for more than 
 12 years, part of the time in Cedar County and part of the 
 time in Dade County. lie holds membership in the I. (). 
 0. F. lodge at Stockton. 
 
 Mr. Seybert is a representative citizen of that sturdy, 
 dependable stock for which Pennsylvania is famous. Tn 
 appearance many times as rough and rugged as their native 
 hills, but always a warm, true heart within. It is men of 
 this class who have conquered the wilderness of the world 
 and made manv of them to bloom and blossom as a rose. 
 
 ALBERT HAWES SCOTT. 
 Deceased. 
 
 A native of Dade County, Missouri, born September 
 KJth, 185:5, died September llth, 1912, son of Fmerson and
 
 HISTORY OF DADS COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 303 
 
 Amanda (Tucker) Scott. They were married in Dade 
 County and were the parents of nine children, seven of 
 whom are living. Albert H. Scott was fourth in order of 
 birth. He was 36 years of age when he started in life for 
 himself. He was married at this age February 27th, 1889, 
 to Rosa Stockton, born December 9th, 1866, daughter of 
 Gibson and Rebecca (Patterson) Stockton* Her father was 
 a native of Polk County, while her mother was born in Dade 
 County, in which county they were married. Mrs. Scott 
 was the third of a family of four children. Her two broth- 
 ers, who are still living, are John Stockton and William 
 Stockton, both farmers, living in Polk Township, about four 
 miles east of Greenfield. 
 
 At the time of his marriage Albert H. Scott owned 
 100 acres of land fairly well improved. It was upon this 
 farm that he took his bride and began life in earnest. He 
 fenced the place with wire, cleared out additional fields and 
 prospered. From time to time he purchased adjoining land 
 until at the time of his death he had 228 acres all in one 
 body. In 1906 he built a six-room dwelling house, and was 
 a thrifty, well-to-do farmer. In politics lie was a Demo- 
 crat and served as a member of the school board for many 
 years. 
 
 Mrs. Scott is a member of the Baptist church, a lady of 
 culture and refinement and of a good family. Mrs. Scott 
 and her sons continue to run the farm. They are engaged 
 in general farming and feed about a carload of hogs each 
 year. They also have raised sheep successfully. Four chil- 
 dren were born to this union, all now at home: 
 
 (1) Lester, born January 8th, 1891. 
 
 (2) Elmer, born September 21st, 1893. 
 
 (3) Finley, born January 31st, 189."). Is now in In- 
 struction, Company B, Medical Corps, I'. S. A. 
 
 (4) Arlie, born May 22nd, 1900. Is now in school. 
 
 WILLIAM E. SHAW. 
 
 Was born in Polk Township, Dade County, Missouri, 
 September 17th, 1841, son of Samuel F. Shaw, born in Chris-
 
 304 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tian County, Kentucky, November 16th, 1818, and died in 
 Dade County in 1891. His father, William, emigrated from 
 Scotland and finally settled in Kentucky. Samuel E. Shaw 
 was a farmer and very successful in his operations. He was 
 the owner of 700 acres of land and a strong anti-slavery 
 man. He came to Dade County in the spring of 1841. In 
 politics he was originally a Whig, but afterward a Repub- 
 lican. He was sheriff and collector of Dade County and 
 presiding justice of the county court. During the Civil war 
 he was captain of the Home Guards, his sympathies being 
 with the North. When he first came to Dade County he 
 took up a claim of 160 acres of government land in Sac 
 Township, all in the timber, upon which he built a double 
 log house and otherwise improved. This house was after- 
 ward ceiled and weatherboarded and became quite habit- 
 able. He was a member of the M. E. church and a public- 
 spirited citizen. 
 
 Samuel E. Shaw was married in Kentucky to Sarah 
 Katherine Petty, a native of North Carolina, born in 1814 
 and died in Dade County in 1899. She was of English an- 
 cestry, a member of the M. E. church and the mother of 
 seven children, four of whom are still living: 
 
 (1) William E. Shaw, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Mary Ann, married George W. Ereedle, a Dade 
 County farmer, who died in Greenfield in 1915. She still 
 lives in Greenfield. 
 
 (.'3) Sarah C., married Isaac T. Sloan, now deceased. 
 He was a Sac Township farmer, afterward recorder of deeds 
 of Dade County. She still resides in Greenfield. 
 
 (4) Cyrus M., a retired Dade County farmer, now re- 
 siding in Greenfield. He still owns a large farm in Sac 
 Township. 
 
 James J. Shaw was the oldest child of this family. 
 He enlisted for service in the Civil war in the Sixth Missouri 
 Cavalry, and later in the Militia, and served during the war. 
 He was lieutenant in the Militia. He represented Dado 
 County one term in the Missouri Legislature, was a justice 
 of the peace in Sac Township, a successful farmer, and died 
 in Greenfield in 1910.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 305 
 
 William E. Shaw was raised on a farm and attended 
 the country schools. When less than 20 years of age he 
 enlisted in the state troops, August 16th, 1861, and was 
 later mustered into the United States service. He served 
 over four years, was a non-commissiond officer and was 
 mustered out at New Orleans as orderly sergeant. Return- 
 ing home, he bought a farm in Sac Township and afterward 
 moved to North Township, where he remained until he 
 was elected recorder of deeds of Dade County. During his 
 term of office he resided in Greenfield, after which he bought 
 a farm in Marion Township and moved there. Again, in 
 1912, he took up his residence in Greenfield. 
 
 About the year 1865 he joined the M. E. church and 
 was licensed as a local preacher in 1880. after having com- 
 pleted the required course of study. In 1884 he was or- 
 dained as a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian church 
 and took charge of a congregation in Sac Township, spend- 
 ing half the time at Oak Grove church, and has remained 
 in the Ozark Presbytery ever since. He was called to the 
 church in Greenfield in 1906. During his administration 
 the fine brick church was erected at a cost of $3,500. He 
 is now on an extended vacation in California. 
 
 William E. Shaw was first married December 10th, 
 1865, to Sarah S. Barnett, born in Vernon County, Missouri, 
 in 1838. Both her parents are now dead. She died Septem- 
 ber 21st, 1890. Seven children were born of this marriage, 
 all living: 
 
 (1) James E., a merchant and mechanic of Greenfield, 
 operates a tank factory and garage, sells automobiles, and 
 is prosperous. He married Katie Griggs, and they have 
 six children. 
 
 (2) Robert E., resides in Kansas City, is a traveling 
 salesman by occupation, married Elizabeth Jackson, and 
 they have one child. 
 
 (3) Luther M., married Bertha Merrill, lives in west- 
 ern Iowa, is a painter and paporhanger by occupation, and 
 they have three children. 
 
 (4) Jessie May, married J. T. Davenport, a carpenter 
 by occupation, lives at Riverside, Calif. They have three 
 children.
 
 306 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (5) Hugh E., was first married to Jessie German. 
 They have two children; second, to Xora Kitchen, and they 
 have one child. 
 
 (6) Ivar W., a soldier in the United States Army, now 
 located in the Philippine Islands. Is a veteran of the Span- 
 ish-American war. 
 
 (7) Anna E., is now living with her brother, who is 
 a plumber at Nampa, Idaho. 
 
 William E. Shaw married for his second wife Martha 
 J. Jones in 1892. She was born in Cooper County, Missouri, 
 in 1852, a daughter of Jesse and Martha (Taylor) Jones, 
 who came to Marion Township in 1861. lie was a farmer. 
 She received a common school education. Her father rep- 
 resented Dade County in the Missouri Legislature during 
 the war, being elected by reason of his military record. 
 
 To this union was born a daughter, Leta E., August 
 3rd, 1893. She attended the public schools of the county 
 and High school. Has a good musical education and fol- 
 lowed teaching as a profession till her marriage in 1909 to 
 Paris E. Wyrick, a farmer, residing on the Shaw farm in 
 Marion Township. They have two children. 
 
 William E. Shaw is a member of the G. A. R. and has 
 acted as chaplain since his membership. In politics he is 
 a Republican, having been elected recorder of deeds on that 
 ticket, and a member of the Thirty-eighth General Assem- 
 bly of Missouri. 
 
 He has 17 grandchildren and congratulates himself 
 upon the fact that he has never lost a child or grandchild 
 bv death. 
 
 LEVIN WILCOXON SHAFER. 
 
 Was born at Muncie, Ind., August 8th, 1837, son of 
 George and Martha ("\Vilcoxon) Shafer, \vlio went from a 
 spot in the Meimia Valley near Portsmouth, ()., to Indiana 
 in a very early day. They were of German ancestry, the 
 forebearers of the family emigrating from the Fatherland 
 to southern Ohio. They \vere farmers, and George went to 
 Indiana when Muncie was but a hamlet. He was a success-
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 307 
 
 ful farmer and stock raiser and died hi Indiana at the age 
 of 92 years. His first wife died at about the age of 35 years. 
 They were both members of the M. E. church. He was 
 again married. To the first marriage were born four chil- 
 dren, only one of whom is living, Margaret, now Mrs. H. 
 Weir, now living on a farm near Muncie. Ind. One son, 
 John, was a veteran of the Civil war. 
 
 Levin \V. Shafer was raised on a farm, graduated from 
 the Muncie High School, from a business college in Cincin- 
 nati, read law in Muncie and was admitted while a young 
 man to practice in the courts of his native state. At the 
 breaking out of the Civil war he recruited a company while 
 reading law in December, 1SG4, and was mustered into the 
 service as second lieutenant of Company 0, 134th Indiana 
 Infantry Volunteers, under the call for 300,000 men to 
 serve 100 days. His commission is signed by President 
 Lincoln and Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. He saw 
 considerable service during his short enlistment. After the 
 surrender of General Lee he was detailed to duty on court- 
 martial at Decatur, Ala., and was detained there until No- 
 vember, when his regiment was mustered out. 
 
 He then returned to Indiana and resumed his law 
 studies and was admitted to the practice. In November, 
 1865, he came to Lamar, Mo., but finding no attraction 
 there, after a sojourn of one month he came to Greenfield 
 and hung out his shingle. He immediately built up a lucra- 
 tive practice, which he maintained during his active life. 
 
 As the years went by Levin W. Shafer became one 
 of the leading lawyers of southwest Missouri. He accumu- 
 lated a large amount of money and property, but lost much 
 of it in mining operations and speculations. He built a 
 splendid home in Greenfield upon land owned by his father- 
 in-law, and this home and its surrounding lawn is still one 
 of the show places of the city. Among his friends and 
 neighbors he was, to use the words of a local newspaper, 
 "The best loved man and citizen of Greenfield." He was 
 a prominent Mason, and in politics a Republican, though not 
 a politician. In the 70 's he was elected probate judge of 
 Dade County and served four years. He affiliated with the
 
 308 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Liberal Republicans in 1872, voting for Greeley and Brown, 
 which caused both his Democratic and Republican friends 
 to desert him, resulting in his defeat when he run for re- 
 election. His departure from the fold was, however, soon 
 forgotten and condoned, when, in the fall of 1904, he was 
 elected circuit judge on the Republican ticket in the 
 Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit, which position he held up 
 to the time of his death, which occurred May 9th, 1906, at 
 Lamar, where he was holding a term of court, life ceasing 
 suddenly while sitting in a chair from an affection of the 
 heart. 
 
 He was married to Jane 11. Bowles in 1866, daughter 
 of Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Vaughn) Bowles of the Bowles 
 family of nation-wide reputation through the editorship of 
 the Springfield (Mass.) Republican. Mrs. Shafer was born 
 in Sequatchie Valley, Tenn., August loth, 1842, of English 
 ancestry. The Vaughns went to Virginia in a very early 
 day, and a Vaughn, a great-grandfather of Mrs. Shafer, 
 served in the Revolutionary war. The Vaughns lived mostly 
 in Louisa and Culpepper Counties, Virginia. Mrs. Shafer 's 
 parents came from Tennessee to Dade County about 1850 
 and located in Greenfield. Her father was a physician and 
 established a lucrative practice. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Bowles were both members of the Presby- 
 terian church. Tie was a prominent Mason, and old-line 
 Whig, and afterwards a Republican. During the Civil war 
 a military post was established (the Missouri Voluntary 
 Cavalry, under Colonel John F. Phelps), and Dr. Bowles 
 was the post surgeon. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowles died many 
 years ago in Greenfield. 
 
 Levin W. Shafer and wife were the parents of six 
 children: 
 
 (1) Carl A., died at the age of 16 years. 
 
 (2) Bertha Bowles, born in Greenfield, married Fred 
 W. Warner, president of the Oakland Motor Company at 
 Poritiac, Mich. They have two sons, Fred W. and -Daniel 
 Sumner. 
 
 (3) Frederick L., born in Greenfield October 5th, 
 1871.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 309 
 
 (3) Eleanor K., born in Greenfield October 5th, 1873, 
 married Hugh Harrison, a merchant of Greenfield. 
 
 (5) Lina Bowles, born in Greenfield May 13th, 1876, 
 is now with the Kansas City branch of the Oakland Motor 
 Company. 
 
 (6) Philip, died in infancy. 
 
 Mrs. Shafer is a member of the Presbyterian church. 
 Frederick L. Shafer attended the Greenfield schools and 
 took the academic course for two years at Drury College, 
 Springfield, entered the Washington and Lee University 
 at Lexington, Va., in 1891, taking academic course for three 
 years. He then returned to his home in Greenfield and read 
 law in his father's office and was admitted to the bar in 
 1897. Was with his father in the practice until the former 
 was elected circuit judge, and then he continued the prac- 
 tice in the firm of Shafer & Bowles, later as Shafer & \Vet- 
 zel, and since then alone. 
 
 In the year 1900 he made a set of abstract books of 
 Dade County, which he later sold, and for some time he 
 has been engaged in abstracting, using a set of books owned 
 by S. A. Payne. 
 
 Frederick L. Shafer was married in 1902 to Jennie 
 Clark, born in Dadeville in 1876, a daughter of Edgar and 
 Ann Eliza (Morris) Clark, early settlers in Dade County. 
 They were originally from Kentucky. 
 
 To this union were born three children: 
 
 (1) Frederick L., born in Greenfield in 1903. 
 
 (2) Janice B., born in Greenfield in 1905. 
 
 (3) Edgar Clark, born in Greenfield in 1911. 
 Frederick L. Shafer is a prominent Mason, a member 
 
 of the local lodge I. 0. 0. F. and is an active Republican 
 in politics. 
 
 The Shafer family has been one of the landmarks of 
 Dade County. Levin W. Shafer served for 35 years con- 
 tinuously on the school board of Greenfield district, and 
 was always identified with every public movement in the 
 county. His election as circuit judge on the Republican 
 ticket in a district overwhelmingly Democratic was a just 
 tribute to his worth as a man and the esteem in which he 
 was held as a citizen.
 
 310 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 RALEIGH J SHIPLEY. 
 
 Born June 26th, 1844, in Warren County, Tenn., son 
 of Tidance and Lucinda (Mitchell) Shipley, who in the 
 fall of 1850 came overland, driving ox teams, from Ten- 
 nessee to Dade County, bringing two children with them: 
 Raleigh J. and Laura, who is now T Mrs. John Faurbin of 
 Cheyenne, Wyo. There were several other pioneer fam- 
 ilies came to Missouri with the Shipley's, among them 
 the Mitchell family. They all settled near Greenfield. 
 Two years after coming to the county, Tidance Shipley 
 bought 40 acres of land and entered 160 acres, making 200 
 acres in one body lying two and one-half miles northwest 
 of Greenfield. Here he raised his family, which consisted 
 of four children : 
 
 (1) Raleigh J., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Laura, now Mrs. John Faubein of Cheyenne, 
 Wyo. 
 
 (3) William J., who died about 1896, leaving a fam- 
 ily of five children, who are now scattered. 
 
 (4) James S., a merchant and real estate man of 
 Greenfield. 
 
 Raleigh J. Shipley remained at home until the break- 
 ing out of the civil war, when he enlisted in the Union army. 
 A full history of his company and regiment, with mention 
 of his individual service, will be given in another place 
 in this volume. Mr. Shipley has been Commander of the 
 local G. A. R. Post in Greenfield since 1900, and is now 
 Officer of the Day in that organization. He has always 
 taken an active part in all the enterprises of the G. A. R., 
 and much of its local success is due to the zeal and en- 
 thusiasm of Mr. Shipley. 
 
 During the war Mr. Shipley saved the greater part 
 of his meager wages and upon his return home he pur- 
 chased 120 acres of land two miles east of Lockwood, upon 
 which there were practically no improvements except one 
 small log cabin, which he patched up and to which he took 
 his bride and began life in earnest.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 311 
 
 He lived on this farm seven years, made some im- 
 provements and sold it and purchased 80 acres of land on 
 Sons Creek, to which he afterward added 40 acres, all 
 lying just five miles west of Greenfield, and fairly well im- 
 proved. He lived on this place seven years, when he 
 traded it for 80 acres near Ernest. He afterward sold 
 this and bought 80 acres in Center Township on the Arcola 
 road, two and one-half miles northwest of Greenfield. 
 He lived on this place some time, when he sold it in 1902 
 and bought a small farm of 30 acres adjoining the city of 
 Greenfield, where he is at present living a happy, retired 
 life. 
 
 Mr. Shipley was married on the 25th day of Febru- 
 ary, 1866, to Nancy E. Cook, daughter of Phaeroh and 
 Mary Cook, natives of East Tennessee, but a pioneer fam- 
 ily of Dade County. To this union were born seven chil- 
 dren: 
 
 (1) Annie L., born March 10th, 1867, married A. P. 
 Parnell. She is now deceased, leaving one child, Raleigh 
 E., the only living representative of this family. He is now r 
 in the U. S. navy. 
 
 (2) Mary J., born September 13th, 1868, married 
 Robert E. Lamb, who died early, leaving one daughter, 
 Katie, now Mrs. Wiley E. Griffith. Mary married again, 
 this time to Ira Bardmas, who died, leaving one child, 
 Hattie Bardmas. Mary again married, this time to James 
 H. Davidson of Greenfield, Mo., who is now deceased. 
 
 (3) "Willie, born January 25th, 1870, married Julius 
 McGinty, who died, when she was again married to Charles 
 Messick, a carpenter living at Greeley, Colo. They have 
 five children, Maude, Sylvia, Roxie, Finis and Albert. 
 
 (4) Clara A., born August 15th, 1873, married W. C. 
 Starr, a carpenter now 7 living in Greenfield. She died in 
 1903, leaving four boys : Leonard, Howard, Roy and Clar- 
 ence. 
 
 (5) Albert E., born September 5th, 1878, married 
 Sarah Price. They live in Houston, Texas, and have five 
 children: Roy, Harold, Clyde, Kenneth and Irene.
 
 312 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (6) Margie M., born March 10th, 1880, married Jo- 
 seph Stephenson, of Greenfield. They have three children : 
 Joseph, Gerald and Marguerite. 
 
 (7) Nora E., bom March 19th, 1885, married Clar- 
 ence Brown. She died March 21st, 1909. 
 
 Mrs. Shipley was a native of Bade County, Mo., born 
 April 7th, 1846, daughter of Pharaoh and Mary (McClure) 
 Cook. Her father died a great many years ago, but the 
 mother died in 1912 at the age of 97 years 2 months and 20 
 days. 
 
 Mrs. Shipley was the sixth in point of birth of a fam- 
 ily of sixteen children. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Shipley are active members of the Bap- 
 tist church. He is a Republican in politics, served three 
 terms as Justice of the Peace and two terms as a member 
 of the Township Board in Center Township. The only 
 secret organization to which he belongs is the G. A. B. 
 
 Mr. Shipley has been active in the good roads move- 
 ment in Dade County, is an enthusiastic farmer, florist 
 and gardener, and has made a specialty of fruit and bee 
 culture. 
 
 JOHN C. SHOUSE. 
 
 Was born in Kentucky November 3rd, 1834, son of 
 William 0. Shouse, a native of Kentucky, born in 1812. His 
 parents came to Kentucky from Pennsylvania in a very 
 early day and were of German ancestry. William 0. Shouse 
 came to Missouri in 1837 and settled upon land now near 
 the townsite of AVestport, a suburb of Kansas City, Jackson 
 Avenue being on the west part of the homestead, it also 
 bordering on Elmwood cemetery. lie became successful 
 as a farmer, sold his homestead, which was afterward laid 
 out in town lots, and dred in Kansas City August 18th, 1892. 
 lie was a member of the Baptist church and one of it's offi- 
 cers. In politics he was an old-line Whig, but after the 
 Civil war became a Democrat. For a number of years he 
 conducted a grocery business and accumulated consider-
 
 RK\ . HKKBKHT M. SHAW
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 313 
 
 able property. He was associate .judge of the county court 
 in Jackson county for a number of years. 
 
 William 0. Shouse was married to Harriet A. Bryan, 
 a native of Kentucky, born in 1814, daughter of Joseph and 
 Elizabeth (Alexander) Bryan. Her father was of Irish 
 and her mother of Scotch -Irish ancestry. Her parents went 
 into Kentucky at a very early day, her father being an 
 intimate friend and admirer of Daniel Boone. Her father 
 was a successful farmer, and the family were members of 
 the Baptist church. Joseph was a Whig in politics. Her 
 parents both died in Kentucky. Harriet was married in 
 1833 and was the mother of four children: 
 
 (1) John C., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Mary, now deceased. 
 
 (3) Caroline W T ., now deceased. 
 
 (4) Martha V., married Jackehm Morgan, a real es- 
 tate dealer, now residing in Kansas City. 
 
 John C. Shouse was raised on the farm and received 
 but a limited education, principally pertaining to farm- 
 ing. The common free public school system was adopted 
 about the time he was 10 years of age, but they were few 
 and far between, the closest one being about 10 miles away. 
 
 Kansas City in that day consisted of a few straggling 
 business houses scattered along the river front and over 
 the adjoining bluffs. It was yet in its infancy. Mr. Shouse 
 was always a farmer. He came to Bade County from Jack- 
 son County in the fall of 1880 and settled on section 31, in 
 Morgan Township, where he owned about 400 acres of 
 land. He now has 120 acres in Center Township and 240 
 acres in Ernest Township. He has enjoyed the full measure 
 of success in his farming and stock raising enterprises. In 
 the year 1903 he retired from the active farm life and pur- 
 chased a lovely home on College street in Greenfield, one 
 of the most attractive in the city. He is now leading a 
 quiet, retired life and learning how to grow old gracefully. 
 
 He was married in 1857 to Mary Ann Campbell, born 
 in Kentucky and dying in the year 1874 at the age of 39 
 years. She was of Scotch ancestry, attended the Presbytc-- 
 rian church and was the mother of seven children:
 
 314 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (1) William, resides at Lexington, Mo,, has a family 
 of six children, engaged in merchandising. 
 
 (2) Eva, married John B. Clark of Los Angeles, Gal., 
 an artisan. They have one child. 
 
 (3) Nancy, married William W. Johnson, a freight 
 solicitor for the Union Pacific railroad. They had two chil- 
 dren; one is now deceased. 
 
 (4) Hattie, married John Todd, a farmer of Norman, 
 Okla. They had 14 children, 11 of whom are living. 
 
 (5) Harry, a farmer of Center Township. They have 
 three children. 
 
 (G) Charles, a farmer living near Moberly, Mo. They 
 had five children, four of whom are living. 
 
 (7) Mary Ann, married Henry Rube Oglesby of War- 
 rensburg, former railroad and warehouse commissioner of 
 Missouri, now with the Standard Oil Company. They have 
 three children. 
 
 After the deatli of his first wife John C. Shouse mar- 
 ried Caroline Neece, born in South Carolina, died in 1891 
 at the age of .'i8 years. She was of Irish ancestry, her par- 
 ents moving to Jackson County, Missouri, in an early day, 
 in which county she was married. She was the mother of 
 five children: 
 
 (1) Martha Virginia, married William Cowen, a 
 farmer of Polk County. They have two children. 
 
 (2) John Caswell, married and has six children. He 
 is a Colorado farmer. 
 
 (.']) Caroline, married Sherman Duncan and is now 
 living in Morgan Township. They have three children. 
 
 (4) Edward, married and living in Colorado. They 
 have two children. 
 
 (fj) Ben, lives in Cedar County and has three chil- 
 dren. 
 
 Sonic years after the death of his second wife John C. 
 Shouse married Almira Frances Smith, born in Morgan 
 Township, Dade County, Missouri, February ,12th, 18fj ( ), 
 daughter 1 of James M. and Cytha Ann (Morris) Smith. 
 They came to Dade County from Cass County, Missouri, in 
 1854. They were farmers and very successful. They came
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 315 
 
 from Tennessee to North Missouri, the mother being a na- 
 tive of Kentucky. Mrs. Shouse was sixth in point of birth 
 in a family of eight children. 
 
 To this last union one child was born: 
 
 Cythia Harriet, born on the farm April 28th, 1894, 
 graduated from the Greenfield High School and died De- 
 cember 10th, 1915. She was a member of the Christian 
 church. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Shouse are each members of the Chris- 
 tian church. He is a life-long Democrat, but never had any 
 political aspirations. He is a member of the Masonic fra- 
 ternity with membership in Greenfield. He has 47 living 
 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
 
 SILAS E. SHAW. 
 
 One of Dade County's most prominent native sons is 
 Silas E. Shaw of Sac Township. He was born February 
 10th, 1871, a son of Rev. Samuel M. Shaw and Lucretia 
 Jane Hobbs, his wife. Rev. Samuel Shaw was also a 
 native of Dade County from January 1st, 1845, and 
 his father, Samuel E. Shaw, was a native of Ken- 
 tucky, where he married Miss Kate Petty, a native 
 of North Carolina, and they emigrated to Dade 
 County, Missouri, in 1840 and entered considerable land 
 and also bought, and he became one of the prominent 
 farmers of the county, as well as a very prominent factor 
 in local politics. He was a republican and directly follow- 
 ing the civil war was elected sheriff and collector, and in 
 1870 was elected as judge of the county court, and served 
 for many years with credit to himself and the county. He 
 was especially well educated for his time, and was a 
 leader in religious matters, being a member of the Meth- 
 odist Epsicopal Church. During the war he served in the 
 Home Guards. He died in 1891 and his wife passed away 
 in 1896. Rev. Samuel M. Shaw was educated in Dade 
 County and at the time of the great civil war enlisted in 
 Company D, Sixth Missouri Volunteer Cavalry, and served 
 with distinction. He died at Greenfield April 1st, 1913,
 
 316 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 after a long and useful life of doing good to others. Pie 
 was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church for 
 many years, and at one time served on the county court 
 as judge. His wife is still living at Greenfield. They 
 raised a large family and gave them all fine educations. All 
 but the oldest of the girls of the family were teachers in 
 early life. A brief record of this fine family is as follows : 
 Of the twelve children, two died in infancy; Cora A. is 
 now Mrs. J. F. Montgomery of Sac Township; Silas E. of 
 this review; R. M. lives on the old Shaw homestead in Sac 
 Township ; Myrtle E. is now Mrs. Arthur Morris of Green- 
 field; Leonard M. of Greenfield; Gaylord H. lives in Lind- 
 sey, Cal.; Elsie Vale and Elva Gale, twins, Elsie is un- 
 married and is now teaching in McAlister Okla., while Elva 
 is now Mrs. Howard Berry of Greenfield; Mary E. is now 
 Mrs. Arthur Hessler of Jerome, Idaho; Rose Arnetta is 
 also unmarried and teaching in McAlister, Okla. 
 
 Silas E. Shaw remained at home with his parents, 
 helping them with the farm until his 21st year. On Feb. 
 2f)th, 1892, he married Miss Mary M. Marcum, who was 
 born September 7th, 1872, a daughter of William K. and 
 Marietta V. (Hembree) Marcum, he a native of Tennessee 
 and she of Dade County. 
 
 Silas Shaw, after spending one year in Indian Terri- 
 tory, where he put in one crop on rented land, bought 70 
 acres in Sac Township, Dade County, and near Seybert. 
 This was partly improved, about half in cultivation and 
 had a small cabin. Here he went to work with a will and 
 greatly improved by clearing and fencing with wire, and 
 prospered with his business, and in 1902 bought 147 acres 
 adjoining him on the south. This place was fairly well 
 improved and had a good residence, which Mr. Shaw has 
 rebuilt until now it is one of the finest farm residences in 
 the county. He has added large and numerous barns and 
 outbuildings, ynd today this fine 217-acre farm is consid- 
 ered one of the best in the entire county and is exception- 
 ally well watered with springs, wells and the Sac river. 
 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have been born 12 children, as 
 follows : Nora Caroline, born October 15th, 1896, died
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 317 
 
 September 3rd, 1898; Eulalia Ruth, born February 18th, 
 1893, is now teaching in Sac Township; Herbert M., born 
 January 23rd, 1895, lives at home and is preaching in the 
 Church of God; Bessie J., born October K)th, 1898; Susie 
 E., born September 3()th, 1900; William E., born Septem- 
 ber 17th, 1902; George Argus, born September 8th, 1904; 
 Robert E., born July 31st. 1906; Mary L., born July 12th, 
 1908; Henrietta C./born May 5th, 1910; Haydn Lorenzo, 
 born May 2(5th, 1912; Lilly Maxine, born March 7th, 1914. 
 All the last named nine children are at home and attend- 
 ing school. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Slunv arc line Christian people, and are 
 members of the Church of God, a religious belief that has 
 a large ami representative following in Dade County. In 
 politics Mr. Shaw is a Republican and has served on the 
 school board for some years, lie does not care for office, 
 prefering to devote his time and energies to his large busi- 
 ness interests and his fine family. His farming operations 
 are indeed large, and he raises considerable stock, includ- 
 ing horses, mules, hogs and cattle. Mr. Shaw comes from 
 one of the very best families of the county and he and his 
 wife can justly be proud of their success in life as well as 
 their fine family, which they have raised in the fear of 
 God and who are growing up to be our best citizens. Mr. 
 Shaw is a kindly, courteous, Christian gentleman, whom it 
 is a pleasure to meet and know, and it is such men as he 
 that constitute the backbone 1 of the fine citizenship of Good 
 Old Dade Couutv. 
 
 ISAAC THOMAS SLOAN. 
 
 "Was born in Dade County, Missouri, September 17th, 
 1845, and died in Greenfield July 2nd, 1911, son of William 
 Bradley Sloan, who came from Tennessee to Dade County 
 in the latter part of the 30 's. lie, however, located first in 
 Greene County, but in a short time came on to Dade County 
 and entered land in Sac Township near Sac river, where 
 he built a large double log house and cleared out his land. 
 Both he and his wife died on this farm. They were of Eng-
 
 318 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 lish-Irish ancestry. As early as 1849 he took the gold fever 
 and spent some years in California in digging the golden 
 dust. He was successful in all his undertakings, and during 
 life accumulated considerable property. Tie was a Whig 
 in politics. He was twice married, his second wife being 
 Flora L. Fanning, daughter of Thomas and Harriet Fan- 
 ning, who came from Tennessee in the 30 's and settled in 
 Sac Township about one mile from the Sloans. They were 
 the first families in the neighborhood. 
 
 Isaac T. Sloan was raised on a farm and attended the 
 country schools. When 18 years of age he enlisted in Com- 
 pany L, Sixth Missouri Cavalry, in 1862, and served until 
 the end of the war. He was mustered out at Baton Rouge, 
 La., and returned home to the farm. He had a well im- 
 proved farm, being" part of the old homestead, where for 
 many years lie was engaged in general farming and stock- 
 raising. In December, 1898, lie moved to Greenfield, having 
 been elected recorder of deeds that fall. He served four 
 years as recorder and also filled an unexpired term as 
 county collector by appointment. He was a member of the 
 M. E. church and took great interest in its affairs. He was 
 also a member of the G. A. R. post at Greenfield. In poli- 
 tics he was originally an old-line Whig, but later a Re- 
 publican. 
 
 Isaac T. Sloan was married on the 24th day of Septem- 
 ber, 18G5, to Sarah Catharine Shaw, born November 25th, 
 1850, daughter of Samuel E. and Catherine (Petty) Shaw, 
 who came from Kentucky in the 30 's and settled in Sac 
 Township. The Pettys lived in Kentucky and later came 
 to Pettis County, Missouri. The Shaws were successful 
 farmers and died on the old homestead in Sac Township. 
 They were of English-Irish ancestry and had eight chil- 
 dren, two dying in infancy: 
 
 (1) James J., a successful farmer of Sac Township, 
 represented Dade County in the Missouri Legislature and 
 died in Greenfield in 1910. 
 
 (2) William E., a pastor of the Cumberland Presby- 
 terian church of Greenfield. 
 
 (3) Mary Ann.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 319 
 
 (4) Samuel Manarift, lived for years and raised a fam- 
 ily on the old homestead, was a local preacher in the M. E. 
 church, was associate judge of the county court, moved to 
 Greenfield and died there. 
 
 (5) Irvin E. 
 
 (6) Sarah Catharine, widow of T. T. Sloan. 
 
 (7) Cyrus. 
 
 (8) Laura Etta. 
 
 Mrs. Sloan was raised on a farm and attended the coun- 
 try schools, was married to I. T. Sloan and was the mother 
 of eight children, six of whom are still living: 
 
 (1) Laura J., married Joseph McLemore, a farmer 
 and stock dealer residing in (ireenlield. They have three 
 children. 
 
 (2) Flora, married Edward C. Montgomery, a fanner 
 of Nanton, Canada. They have five children. 
 
 (3) Oscar T., born February 5th, 1874, in Sac Town- 
 ship. 
 
 (4) Minnie C., married Ottis Hargrave, a farmer in 
 Canada. They have three children. 
 
 (5) William Walter, a fanner in Canada; one child. 
 
 (6) Iva Ferrel, married Ira Pilkington, a railroad 
 man of Greenfield. Thev have two children. 
 
 JOSEPH W. MeLEMORE. 
 
 Was born in Sac Township May 3rd, 18(v>, son of Wes- 
 ley McLemore, who was born in Tennessee June 7th, 1827. 
 He came to Dade County in 1849 and, with his brother, A. J. 
 McLemore, both being single, located in Sac Township. AVes- 
 ley soon returned to Tennessee and his brother, Archibald 
 McLemore, came back to Dade County with him. Wesley 
 McLemore was raised on a farm and had practically no 
 education. Both his parents died when he was <inite young. 
 
 Joseph W. McLemore was raised on a farm, attended 
 country school and remained on the old homestead until 
 his marriage, and he and his brother still own the old place. 
 
 This farm, part of it having been settled by his father, 
 has never been out of the family, lie bought the old AVilson
 
 320 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Dicus farm in Sac Township of 430 acres, and also owns 
 one-half of the home place, which contains 177 acres, both 
 well improved. 
 
 Mr. McLemore has been extensively engaged in buy- 
 ing and shipping stock for many years and devotes his 
 entire time and attention to farming, stock raising and 
 shipping. 
 
 He was married October 8th, 1885 to Laura Sloan, a 
 daughter of Isaac T. and Sarah Catherine (Shaw) Sloan, 
 born July 3rd, 1867. She attended the common schools of 
 the county and is the mother of three children: 
 
 (1) Zetta Fern, born December 24th, 1891, gradu- 
 ated from Greenfield High School and is engaged in teach- 
 ing music. 
 
 (2) Orville, born April llth, 1895, married Alma Fin- 
 ley and is engaged in farming on the old homestead in Sac 
 Township. 
 
 (3) Flora Ella, born November 12th, 1899, graduated 
 from the Greenfield High School in class of 1917. 
 
 Mr. McLemore and family are prominent members 
 and workers in the M. E. church, have a lovely home on 
 Maple street in Greenfield, his girls are both splendid musi- 
 cians and their home is an ideal one. Mr. McLemore is a 
 republican in politics and is counted one cf the substantial 
 business men of the county. 
 
 OSCAR P. SLOAN. 
 
 Was born February 5th, 1874 in Sac Township, son of 
 Isaac T. and Sarah Catherine (Shaw) Sloan. He received 
 a good common school education, and on the 3rd day of 
 May, 1890 was married to Birdie M. Davidson, a native of 
 Dado County, born July 15th, 1878, daughter of James 
 find Elizabeth Jane (Taylor) Davidson, both now deceased. 
 They were old residents of Dade County and farmers. 
 
 Oscar P. Sloan carne to Greenfield in 1911 and clerked 
 in a store and after one year opened a grocery store on his 
 own account, in which business he is still engaged.
 
 TOM ROUNTREE AND FAMILY.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 321 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Sloan are the parents of four children, 
 one dying in infancy named Linzel: 
 
 (1.) Edna Fern, born December 1.9th, 1901. 
 
 (2) Gladys K., born October 19th, 1904. 
 
 (3) Raymond Edward, born October 10th, 191 1. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Sloan are members of the M. E. church 
 and he is an active republican in politics. 
 
 ROBERT SPAIN. 
 
 One of our highly honored citizens of Dado County ^s 
 Robert Spain of Smith Township. ITo being one of th^ 
 oldest native sons of our county and was born here January 
 21st, 1844 a son of Lewis and Martha Penn. both natives of 
 Tennessee and were among the very early settlor* of this 
 part of Missouri. The Penn family were a prominent 
 pioneer family and from thorn Penn Prairie received its 
 name. Lewis Spain entered some 700 acres of land and 
 was a prosperous farmer and at the time of his death in 
 1882 owned 440 acres besides having given his children 
 considerable land to start thorn in life. His wife lived some 
 years after him passing away in 1900 at a ripe old ago and 
 loved and respected by all. They raised a largo family, 
 throe of their sons served in the Confederate Army. Rich- 
 ard was in Company A and was killed in battle in Arkansas 
 and Wm. D. served through the war and died in Dado 
 county whore his wife and children still live. Robert, the 
 subject of this review was a member of company A and 
 served over three years and after its close remained in 
 Texas for one year when ho came back to Dado county and 
 took up his residence in 1806, working on the home farm 
 with his father at general farming" and stock raising. ITo 
 also followed teaming for about two years. June 30th, 
 1879, Mr. Spain married Fannie (Tlarrol) Strip]) who was 
 the widow of Killis Stapp and by whom she had one 
 daughter, Lillie, who married Tlieo Oldham and died in 
 1911 leaving three children, Sylvia, Jewell and Claude 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Spain were born six children as follows: 
 AVarron J., born September 7th, 1S77, married Fannie
 
 322 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Stapp and they live on a fine farm close to the Spain 
 homestead and have six children, Edna, Iva, Lulu, How- 
 ard, Carlton and Ellis; Homer, born March 7th, 1882, 
 married his first wife, Mollie Mitchell who died leaving 
 four children, Eula, Louis, Mildren and Robert. He mar- 
 ried again to Miss Gertie Murs and they have one child, 
 Edith J.; Ira L., born March 7th, 1886, married Stella 
 Speers and their children are, Myrtle and Velmar, they 
 are also large farmers and stock raisers in Dade; Bell, 
 born December 16th, 1889, is now Mrs. Wm. Mallory and 
 has four children, Everett, Geneva, Elsie and Laura; 
 Nora A., born April 20th, 1892, first married James Lack 
 by whom she had two children, named, Oval and Ovia, she 
 married again to Homer Montgomery and they reside in 
 California and have one child, Merle* Mr. Spain's first 
 farming for himself was done on an 80-acre tract that he 
 had purchased previous to his marriage and here he and 
 his wife prospered and added land until they had 200 
 acres. At the time of his father's death, Mr. Spain bought 
 out all the other heirs and moved to the old Spain home- 
 stead of 440 acres and where he now lives in a large coin 
 modious residence. Here lie carries on general farming 
 and stock raising on a large scale although he rents out 
 some of his land. Mr. and Mrs. Spain are members of the 
 Cumberland Presbyterian church and in polities Mr. Spain 
 is a democrat and he has been influential in the party, and 
 has served as town assessor and for many years on the 
 school board. Mr. Spain is a member of the Confederate 
 Veteran Camp at Greenfield. Too much cannot be said of 
 the high esteem in which Robert Spain and his family are 
 held in minds and hearts of the people of Dade county. 
 Mr. Spain is a fine broad minded, courteous and Christian 
 gentleman and he and his family have been a blessing to 
 this county and we hope that Mi 1 , and Mrs. Spain may 
 live many, many years filled with happiness and con- 
 tentment. 
 
 BOLIVER WRIGHT SMITH. 
 
 Was horn in South Morgan Township, Dade County, 
 Missouri, March 12th, 1^61, son of John \V. and Sallie
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 323 
 
 Ann (Morgan) Smith. His father is still living near 
 Arcola, in North Township, at the advanced age of 84 
 years. His mother died in 1896. 
 
 B. W. Smith was the 3rd child in a family of nine, 
 all of whom are dead but three. Vinton Smith lives with 
 his father near Arcola, while his sister Dell is now Mrs. 
 Murphy Shaw of Greenfield. 
 
 John W. Smith came to Dade County in 1837, being 
 brought by his father and mother from Tennessee. They 
 were among the very early settlers of the county. It is 
 said that there were only twelve white families living in 
 Dade County at that time. 
 
 At the time of his marriage, B. W. Smith was renting 
 land and farming in different places in the county up to 12 
 years ago w T hen he bought 93 acres in Sac township w T hich 
 lie kept four years then bought 1:20 acres north of Dade- 
 ville. This was in 19(;8. This last place was very little 
 improved with a fair frame house. He has since broken 
 and cleared out, fenced and cross-fenced with hog-tight 
 wire and built a good barn. The place is well watered by 
 two good springs and a good well. At the time of his 
 election as Sheriff of Dade County, Mr. Smith was en- 
 gaged in general farming and stock raising, usually feed- 
 ing out all his crop and marketing from one to t\vo car 
 loads of hogs each year. 
 
 He was married April 15th, 1883 to A Hie Van Hooser, 
 born May 20th, 1866, daughter of John Newton and 
 Elizabeth (Logan) Van Hooser, both natives of Tennessee, 
 coming to Dade county among the early settlers. Mrs. 
 Smith was born one mile west of Dadeville. Mr. and Mrs. 
 Smith are the parents of five children, viz: 
 
 (1) Hubert, born January 21st, 1885, died August 
 5th, 188'8. 
 
 (2) Homer, born July 2nd, 1887. married Bessie Wil- 
 son, a native of Dade County. They have four children: 
 Opal, Sherman, Madaline and Josephine. They live in 
 North Morgan Township.
 
 324 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (3) Macie, born July 22nd, 1889, married Joe Witt, 
 a farmer of North Morgan Township, a native of Dade 
 County. They have two children: Elma and Wilma. 
 
 (4) Kay, born August 3rd, 18D1, married Sabra 
 Kirby, a native of Dade County. They live in South 
 Morgan Township and have one child, Leon. 
 
 (5) John Wesley, born October 2 ( .)th, 18!)D, still at 
 home. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Smith are each members of the Christ- 
 ian church, he is a Republican, has served on school board 
 for a number of years. He is making a splendid official 
 but expects to return to his farm when his term of office 
 expires. 
 
 Mrs. Smith has four brothers living in Dade County: 
 John B. Van I looser, J. I. Van Hooser, \V. II. Van I looser 
 and ]{. II. Van I looser. One C. X. Van 1 looser lives at 
 Hoisington, Kansas and one, J. F. Van I looser lives in Cal- 
 ifornia. 
 
 o 
 
 F. M. SNEED DRUG COMPANY. 
 
 F. M. Sneed, the proprietor of this Drug Company 
 was born in Greene County, Missouri, January 1st, 18^3, 
 son of J. P. and Mollie (Knox) Sneed, the former being a 
 native of Greene County and his father was a pioneer 
 from Tennessee. J. P. Sneed \vas married in Greene 
 county, Mo., in 1881. lie was a farmer and is still active. 
 Is a republican in politics, and both he and his wife are 
 members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Mrs. 
 J. P. Sneed was also a native of Greene County, of the old 
 pioneer Knox stock who were originally from Tennessee. 
 
 F. M. Sneed was the oldest of a family of 14 children, 
 all of whom are living except one who died at the aire of 
 '2 years. Mr. Sneed was educated in the schools of Greene 
 county and supplemented that education by entering the 
 Queen City Business College from which he graduated 
 in 11)03 after which he went to Pleasant Hope in Polk 
 county where he worked for the Pleasant Hope Milling 
 Company for one year then entered the drug business as
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 325 
 
 clerk for The J. W. Crank Drug Company at Springfield, 
 in which position he remained for twelve years. On the 
 19th day of December, 1907, he was licensed as a .Reg- 
 istered Pharmacist and in June, 1914 came to Greenfield 
 and bought out the Weir pharmacy. He immediately en- 
 larged the stock and now carries a complete, up-to-date 
 line of drugs and medicines, including jewelry, books, sta- 
 tionery, cut glass, paints, oils, druggists' sundries and 
 medical appliances. It is one of the most complete phar- 
 macies to be found in the country. 
 
 F. M. Sneed was married on the 8th day of Septem- 
 ber, 1908, to Miss Bessie B. White, born May' 4th, 1889 in 
 Springfield, daughter of A. C. and Fannie (Gott) White. 
 To this union was born, one child, Melvin White Sneed, 
 July 5th, 1912 in Springfield. Mr. Sneed is a Republican 
 in politics and both himself and wife are members of the 
 Cumberland Presbyterian church. He is an active, ener- 
 getic, public-spirited man, wide awake to the best inter- 
 ests of the community and in every way an exemplary 
 citizen. 
 
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 HUGH STAPP. 
 
 Born March 21st, 1852, in Monroe County, Tenn., son 
 of Achillis Granville Stapp also born in Tenn., February 
 21st, 1830, and Margaret (Weir) Stapp, a native of Tenn., 
 born August .'51st, 182f>. Father and mother were mar- 
 ried in Tennessee, April 24th, 1851 and came to Missouri, 
 overland, in an ox wagon and settled first in Greene county 
 in fall of 1852. He later took up a claim on the prairie in 
 Dade county but was forced to give it up by reason of the 
 treachery of persons he supposed were his friends. In 
 company with his family he wont back to Greene county 
 on a visit just before the breaking out of the war and was 
 taken sick and for a few years his life was despaired of. 
 After the war he entered 120 acres and purchased 40 acres 
 adjoining, upon which he made his home until the date of 
 his death, June !!0th, 1870. lie was buried in Christian 
 countv.
 
 326 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Achillis G. Stapp and wife were the parents of six 
 children: 
 
 (I) Granville Armstrong, died May 28th, 1863, aged 
 1 year. 
 
 (2 and 3) Hugh and Achillis (twins). 
 
 (4) Jasper, B., born July 5th, 1854. 
 
 (5) Sarah Elizabeth, born February 15th, 1856. 
 
 (6) Elbridge Newton, born November 26th, 1859. 
 All of the above children are living in Dade county, 
 
 Hugh Stapp was married February llth, 1877 to Louisa 
 Morris, who was born June 29th, 1858, a daughter of Mon- 
 roe and Mary Jane (Menesse) Morris, both natives of 
 Tennessee but were married in Dade County, December 
 1st, 1853. 
 
 James Monroe Morris died in Dade County, February 
 28th, 1905 and his wife Mary Jane Morris died the same 
 year, January 10th, 1905. They were the parents of 13 
 children: 
 
 (1) Sarah Cordelia, born February 13th, 1856. 
 
 (2) Mary Josephine, born April 20th, 1857. 
 
 (3) Louisa Zipporah, born June 29th, 1858. 
 
 (4) Malissa, born June 4th, 1860. 
 
 (5) Martha, born September 8th, 1861. 
 
 (6) James Monroe, born October 2nd, 1862. 
 
 (7) Susan Rittabell, born February 12th, 1864. 
 
 (8) William Elvis, born August 29th, 1866. 
 
 (9) Jesse, born February 5th, 1868. 
 (10) Louetta, born March' 20th, 1870. 
 
 (II) Rachel Catherine, born December 27th, 1871. 
 
 (12) Bailey, born July 12th, 1873. 
 
 (13) Elsie May, born November 4th, 1877. 
 
 Of the above children, Malissa married Harry Cowan 
 of California, Cordelia married J. R. Cearnal of Jasper 
 county, Rachel Catherine married Albert Lucas, Louetta 
 died, aged 20 years, Susan Ritabell was the wife of Albert 
 Daughtrey, died May 31st, 1914. Martha died in infancy 
 and Elsie May is now the wife of G. W. Snaden. 
 
 Hugh Stapp and wife are the parents of two children: 
 (1) Nora Neel, born July 13th, 1880, died October 
 6th, 1880.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 327 
 
 (2) Jesse Lawson, born February 15th, 1882, married 
 Grace L. Allison a native of Ohio, who was born December 
 14th, 1879, daughter of David J. and Lucinda (Weed) 
 Allison. They have two children: James Lacey, born 
 June 20th, 1910 and Flsie, born September 24th, 1913. 
 Father and son are no\v engaged in farming on a large 
 farm. 
 
 At the time of his marriage Hugh Stapp was a tenant 
 farmer and continued so until 1SS5 when he bought 80 
 acres of land in Washington Township where he now 
 lives. It was raw timber land, but Mr. Stapp went to 
 work with a vim, erected a little frame cabin, 15 by 17 
 feet with a lean-to, cleared out a field, added 20 acres in 
 two years and later bought 40 acres adjoining and after- 
 wards 70 acres more so that his farm now comprises 210 
 acres of splendid land, practically the fruits of his own 
 labor. He has made splendid improvements. His son 
 owns 30 acres adjoining this farm and lie and his father 
 work in partnership. 
 
 Hugh Stapp and son are engaged in general farming, 
 raise 40 or 50 head of hogs each year and make a spe- 
 cialty of Short-Horn cattle. They also have 50 head of 
 Angora goats. 
 
 In 1905 they erected a fine barn on this farm which 
 is remarkable by reason of the floor, being a natural 
 strata of flat limestone rock on the surface of the ground, 
 38 by 40 feet without a break, the foundation wall of the 
 barn being cemented to the rock floor making it absolutely 
 varment proof. 
 
 Both Hugh Stapp and his son, Jesse, are members of 
 the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Jesse is also an 
 Odd Fellow. Both are democrats and active in party 
 work though not office seekers. Hugh Stapp is a stock- 
 holder in the R. S. Jacobs Bank of Greenfield, while Jesse 
 is a stockholder in the Bank of Pennsboro. Both are 
 splendid citizens, good roads enthusiasts and progressive 
 farmers.
 
 328 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 AARON D. STATES. 
 
 Born in West Cairo, Ohio, April 16th, I860, died at his 
 Cabin Home, near Greenfield, Mo., December 5th, 1916. 
 
 Mr. States received the major part of his education in 
 the schools of Ada, Ohio, fitting him for the work of later 
 life in the lines of education, writer, platform orator mid 
 minister in ail of which lines he did credit to his early teach- 
 ing, to himself and to the community wherever his lot was 
 cast. 
 
 Just budding into young manhood he came west with 
 his parents in 1879; four years later, in 1883 was married 
 to Miss Josephine Culpepper, who survives him. 
 
 His first newspaper work was at Cherokee, Kansas 
 where lie founded and became editor of the "Cyclone" in 
 1884. He was afterward connected with the "Miami County 
 Republican and the Paola Times of which he was owner in 
 the same state; the Kansas City World, Golden City Trib- 
 une, Lamar Republican-Sentinel, Columbia Herald, and 
 Springfield Independent, all in Missouri. 
 
 He entered the ministry of the Church of Christ in 
 1890, his first pastorate being that at Olathe, Kansas. He 
 served later at Ft. Scott and also at Lawrence, Kansas, from 
 which place he moved to Greenfield, Mo., in 1892, since 
 which time his ministerial efforts were largely devoted to 
 evangelizing. He held pastorates with different churches 
 over most of Southwest Missouri and his work often calling 
 him to other states. He was engaged in Christian work 
 up to the time of his death but at that time was serving no 
 regular pastorate. The last public act of his life was the 
 conducting of the funeral of a prominent Greenfield citizen, 
 the late John Harrison. 
 
 During all the years of his church work he never for- 
 got his pen nor permitted his ambitions as a writer to fag: 
 was a constant contributor to the magazines and journals. 
 
 As an orator, his abilities brought, him into prominence 
 as a campaigner, political and otherwise and for 33 years 
 the work occupied much of his time from National cam- 
 paign work down to the smaller and mor<> local work, but 
 never at the sacrifice of his greater ideals. With all this,
 
 HISTORY OF PADS COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 829 
 
 always public spirited and in the forefront of every move- 
 ment for the material as well as the spiritual welfare of his 
 people, his indefatigable labors accomplished much. He 
 was the pioneer in the business and established the first 
 practical telephone system in Greenfield the business out 
 of which the Dade County Mutual and other systems, local, 
 have grown. 
 
 Not long after coming to Greenfield he established a 
 neat little cottage home in the north part which he christ- 
 ened "Rest-A- While." This was in his possession at the 
 time of his death and is now occupied by his bereaved wife. 
 For some years, however, he had not occupied this home. 
 After returning from Springfield where he was last in the 
 newspaper business he settled, with Mrs. States, in the 
 Cabin Home, "The Cabin by the Winding Way," as he de- 
 lighted to express it, situated on his holdings out on the 
 Limestone Way. This spot he dearly loved loved to live 
 in loved to write about and to talk about loved to work 
 for and "his works do follow him." 
 
 He has been an Odd Fellow for nearly 35 years and had 
 served that order as state Chaplain and was never too busy 
 to do his duty for the organization or anywhere else when 
 duty called him. 
 
 The writer realizes that this brief biographical sketch 
 can give but an intimation imperfect and colorless of the 
 man's real worth who was altogether and wholly a man. 
 At the time of his death he was engaged in the work of this 
 publication and collaboration with others and was a moving 
 spirit if not in fact the moving spirit locally in the enter- 
 prise. As an evangelist, writer, platform and pulpit orator 
 and a literateur of no mean ability, he magnified his posi 
 tion to all cases for more than these positions magnified the 
 man. As a citizen, a plain citizen, his life and example 
 were worth more than all these. The worth of his life 
 among us was inestimable and his loss to us is irreparable. 
 
 GEORGE E. STRANGE. 
 
 A native of Barton County, Mo., born December 25th, 
 1878, son of Joseph Abner and Lucinda E. (White) Strange.
 
 330 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 His father was born December 3rd, 1847 and his mother 
 was born March llth, 1840. His father was a native of 
 Johnson County where he was raised and so far as known 
 the Strange family were native Missourians while Mrs. 
 Strange was a native of Tennessee, her people coming to 
 Missouri in 1840. Joseph A. Strange died in Dade County. 
 He was a farmer. He came to Dade county in the early 
 80 's and settled near Lockwood. In his early life he was a 
 member of the Christian church but later joined the United 
 Brethern. In politics he was a Republican. Joseph A. 
 Strange and wife were the parents of six children all dead 
 but George E. 
 
 (1) Martha, born August 10th, 1870, married Ed. 
 Means. She is now deceased. Left no children. 
 
 (2) William Clay, married Mary Kimbler. He is 
 now dead. Left one child, Eltha. 
 
 (o) John (twin of William Clay) they were born 
 April llth, 1872, John married Zona Cassada. He died leav- 
 ing three children, Goldie, Kay and Hughie. 
 
 (4) C. W., born December 25th, 1878, died single. 
 
 (5) George E. Strange. 
 
 (6) Xora A., born February 25th, 1880, died, aged 10 
 years. 
 
 Lucinda E. Strange is still living with her son, George 
 E., at a ripe old age. 
 
 George E. Strange received his education in the com- 
 mon schools of Dade county and remained at home until 
 1900 when he commenced farming on rented land on his 
 own account. In 1909 he bought an 80-acres of land in 
 South Morgan Township which he kept for one year, and 
 since which time he has bought, sold, traded, exchanged and 
 invested until he now owns 1GO acres all in one body in 
 South Morgan Township. 
 
 This 160 acres is a well improved farm, all in cultiva- 
 tion except 15 acres, well fenced, well watered by springs 
 and well. In 1913 Mr. Strange built a new frame -house on 
 the Greenfield & Dadeville road also a new house west of his 
 present [dace. lie lias put up substantial out buildings, and 
 lias one of the choice farms in his locality. He is engaged
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 381 
 
 in general farming and stock raising. Raises horses, cat- 
 tle, mules and hogs. 
 
 In the year 1899, on the 24th day of October, he was 
 married to Mary Elizabeth Edwards, who was born Jan- 
 uary 7th, 1881, a native of Spencer County, Ind., daughter 
 of Abraham and Levenia Jane (Dale) Edwards. Her fath- 
 er was a native of Indiana while her mother was born in 
 Kentucky. The Dales were early emigrants from Kentucky. 
 There were six children in the Edwards family, three of 
 whom are living: 
 
 (1) Clara, married Robert W. Vanderville, and lives 
 in Kansas. They have one child, Agnes. 
 
 (2) Arema, married Alex Cassada of Dade county. 
 They have nine children. 
 
 (3) Mary Elizabeth, married George E. Strange. 
 
 (4) Franklin A., died in early manhood. 
 Clarence, died in early manhood. 
 
 The Edwards family came to Dade County about 1881. 
 They settled near Dadeville and Mr. Edwards died August 
 18th, 1894. Mrs. Edwards still lives in Dadeville. 
 
 George E. Strange and wife are the parents of seven 
 children : 
 
 (1) Levenia E., born July 6th, 1900. received her 
 schooling in Dade county, married Hiram Hunt, March 5th, 
 3915, and lives in South Morgan township. He is a native 
 of Dade county, born December 25, 1889, and is a farmer 
 by occupation. 
 
 (2) Forrest S., born July 21st, 1902, is still at home 
 attending school. 
 
 (3) Lottie D., born July 4th, 1904. 
 
 (4) Clara V., born October 2nd, 1906. 
 
 (5) Mary E., born March 23rd, 1908. 
 
 (6) Berniece F., born August 16th, 1910. 
 
 (7) Joseph E., born November 22nd, 1915. 
 
 All of the above children are at home attending school 
 except the oldest daughter. Mr. Strange is a Republican 
 but never aspired to a public office nor held any political 
 position. Has been a member of his local school board. He
 
 882 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 has always been an earnest supporter of good schools and 
 is an advocate of good roads. 
 
 Mr. Edwards, his father-in-law was a veteran of the 
 civil war, serving in the 53rd regiment, Indiana Volunteer 
 Infantry for three years and four months, and was for some 
 time a prisoner in the Andersonville prison. 
 
 MASON TALBUTT. 
 
 Mason Talbutt, a member of the Greenfield bar, was 
 born October 6th, 1846, in Greenfield, Dade county, Mo., 
 his parents being Columbus and Amanda (Allison) Talbutt. 
 The father who was a Tailor by trade, was born in Bour- 
 bon county, Kentucky, and the mother in Tennessee, but for 
 many years they were residents of Greenfield where both 
 passed away. They had a family of eight children, seven 
 of whom are now living. 
 
 In his early life Mr. Talbutt learned the printing busi- 
 ness, and worked at it until the beginning of the Civil War, 
 and in 186.3 he enlisted as a private in Co. I of the 15th Mo. 
 Cav. Vol., and was promoted to the rank of First Sergeant, 
 and was discharged June 30th, 1865. After the war was 
 over he again engaged in the newspaper business for a 
 number of years, and while working at his trade studied 
 law and was admitted to practice by Judge Parkinson at 
 Greenfield, in June, 1879, and has been so engaged since 
 that time. In October, 1884, he formed a partnership with 
 the lion. E. P. Mann, which continued until January, 1901, 
 when Mr. Mann moved to Springfield. 
 
 Mr. Talbutt served several years as Justice of the 
 Peace, and in ISS:! he was elected Judge of the Probate 
 Court and served four years, and in 1896 he was elected 
 Prosecuting Attorney of Dade county, and served two 
 terms, lie is a member of the Greenfield School Board and 
 has been for a number of years, and has served as a member 
 of the Board of Aldermen and one term as Mayor of Green- 
 field. 
 
 In Greenfield, on December 7th, 1869, he was united in 
 marriage to Miss Clara Kimber, a daughter of Joseph II. 
 Kirnher, and to this union five children were born who are
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 333 
 
 now living, viz: Florence B., the wife of C. E. Tarr,, of 
 Billings, Montana, Mary E., the widow of Harry II. Davis, 
 of Greenfield, Maggie D., the wife of W. C. "Whaley, of 
 Greenfield, Henry K., of Greenfield, and Lucy M., wife of 
 Clyde McLemore, of Billings, Montana. 
 
 Mr. Talhntt has been connected with the K. S. .Jacobs 
 Banking Co., from its organization, was elected a director 
 June 10th, ISSrJ, and has been on the Board since that time, 
 was elected Vice President in February, 11)00 and President 
 in June, 1!)0(> which position he still holds. 
 
 The family are members of the M. E. church, and Mr. 
 Talbutt politically is a Democrat. 1 Ie is a member of Wash- 
 ington Lodge Xo. S7, A. F. cV. A. M., and of Dude Lodge Xo. 
 518,1. (). 0. F. at Greenfield, Mo. 
 
 The above is a brief sketch of a man who has resided 
 in Greenfield for more than seventy years and whose life 
 is written upon every page of her history. Judge Talbutt 
 has been a power in the educational forces of Greenfield. He 
 was the first man to place his name upon the subscription 
 list for $1,000 in an effort to secure the Southwest Missouri 
 Normal School for Greenfield. His influence and standing 
 in the community has contributed to the success of the H. 
 S. Jacobs Banking Company of which institution he is Pres- 
 ident. As an evidence of the high regard and esteem in 
 which he was held by the veteran financier and business- 
 man, K. S. Jacobs, he was named as one of the Executors 
 in his will. Mr. Talbutt 's law library is one of the best 
 in Southwest Missouri outside the large cities, and the 
 books have not been mere shelf ornaments but have been 
 carefully and diligently studied by the Judge so that his 
 knowledge of the law is equalled by few and surpassed by 
 none of the leading lawyers of this section. 
 
 By reason of his extreme modesty the last portion of 
 this sketch goes to the printer without Mr. Talbutt 's 
 knowledge or consent, but it is true in every particular, 
 never-tlie-less. 
 
 D. E. TARR. 
 
 AYas born in Barton County, Missouri, November 10, 
 1871, son of Nathan D., and Lina B. (Waight) Tarr. His
 
 33^4 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 father was a native of Maine while his mother is a native 
 of New York. They were married at Liberty, Clay County. 
 Mo. Both families had emigrated to Clay county in an 
 early day, although Mrs. Tarr had been previously mar- 
 ried to George Potter in New York and after living in 
 Kentucky for some time where they were engaged in the 
 dairy business, they had two children, Flora, who is now 
 Mrs. William Thomas of Douglas, Iowa and Arthur Potter, 
 of Greenfield. Mr. Potter enlisted in the Union Army dur- 
 ing the civil war from Clay County, Mo., and died during 
 the service. 
 
 After the marriage of Nathan D. Tarr and Mrs. Pot- 
 ter (Lina B. Waight) they remained in Clay County only 
 a short time, moving first to Cass county, later to Barton 
 county, then to Yernon county, after which they came to 
 Dade county, locating in Greenfield in 1878 where Mr. 
 Tarr opened up a jewelry store which he conducted and 
 enlarged until his death in 1884. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Tarr were the parents of two children: 
 Charles E. Tarr, for man}' years a prominent business man 
 of Greenfield, serving one term as mayor of the city, now 
 located in Billings, Mont., where he is engaged in the coal 
 and ice business. 
 
 D. E. Tarr, the subject of this sketch, received his edu- 
 cation in the public schools of Greenfield. After his 
 father's death in the year, 1885 in company with his 
 mother and brother they moved to the old Scroggs farm 
 where they farmed for one year then returned to Green- 
 field and in February, 1887 opened up a new grocery store 
 where the Opera House now stands. They begun business 
 with a $.'500 stock of goods under the firm name of L. B. 
 Tarr, although both boys were interested in the business. 
 This firm is now the largest grocery firm in Greenfield and 
 one of the largest in Southwest Missouri. It still retains 
 the original firm name. In 1!K)0 C. E. Tarr retired as man- 
 ager, selling his interest to D. E. Tarr and Arthur Patter, 
 his half-brother, but the business still continues in the 
 original firm name of L. B. Tarr. They now occupy a 
 large, two-story brick building on the west side of the
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 335 
 
 square and large ware-rooms farther south on the same 
 street. They carry a stock of approximately $15,000, con- 
 sisting of " up-to-the-minute" groceries, crockery and gen- 
 eral supplies. In addition to a large retail trade they also 
 conduct a wholesale grocery business covering a territory 
 of several counties. 
 
 D. E. Tarr and Arthur Potter are the owners of the 
 Dade County Garage which was completed in 1917 and is 
 one of the very best equipped buildings of its kind in 
 Southwest Missouri. Mrs. Tarr is still living at the age 
 of 85 years. 
 
 D. E. Tarr was married on the 17th day of May, 1899, 
 to Ethel A. Wilson, a native of North Missouri, born August 
 27th, 1878, daughter of George and Fannie (Harper) Wil- 
 son. Her mother is now deceased. Her father is a farmer 
 residing one mile southeast of Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Tarr are the parents of four children: 
 Wilson, PVed, Howard and John. Wilson is now attending 
 Westminster College at Fulton, Mo., taking a commercial 
 course, the other children are attending the Greenfield 
 schools. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Tarr arc' members of the Presbyterian 
 church and he belongs to the W. (). W. 
 
 Arthur Potter married Effie Evans, daughter of A. J. 
 Evans of Nevada, Mo., and they have two children, Jack 
 and George, both attending school in Greenfield. 
 
 The firm of L. B. Tarr, in addition to the grocery busi- 
 ness, conducts a large (lour, feed, hay and grain business, 
 and were the first to establish the auto delivery in the city. 
 
 Until recently 1). E. Tarr was the owner and resided 
 upon a fine farm of 1 O'O acres, adjoining the city limits on the 
 south. Here he built a large frame residence, barn and 
 other outbuildings, planted an orchard and otherwise im- 
 proved it for an ideal farm home. He has been connected 
 with the grocery business for over Ml years, and is active 
 in all the public enterprises of the city. 
 
 o 
 BERRY G. THURMAN. 
 
 Was born in Miller County, Missouri, June 25th, 1851. 
 He was one of a familv of six bovs and four girls, of which
 
 '36 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 three sons and one daughter are living: Dr. E. J. Thurman, 
 a practicing physician in St. Louis; James W. Thurman, a 
 farmer in the state of Washington, and Mary N. Tarrant, 
 the wife of J. R. Tarrant of Springfield, Mo. 
 
 His father, John B. Thurman, was born in Warren 
 County, Kentucky, and came to Galloway County, Missouri, 
 when 20 years old. He was a blacksmith by trade, but spent 
 most of his life on a farm. He died at his home in Green- 
 field, Mo., in 1888, at the age of 74 years. 
 
 His mother was born in Monitau County, Missouri, and 
 died at the home of J. R. Tarrant in Springfield, Mo., in 
 1905, at the age of 86 years. Her maiden name was Jane 
 Allee. Her mother was a Hill, and it was said in an early 
 day that the population of Maniteau County consisted of 
 "Hills and Alices." 
 
 Both the father and mother are buried at Greenfield, 
 Mo. 
 
 B. G. Thurman, with his father, moved from Miller 
 County to Morgan County, Missouri, in 1858, and from 
 there, in 1S68, to the Thurman farm, adjoining Cedarville, 
 in Cedar Township, Dade County. Thurman was raised 
 on a farm and was educated in the district schools of Mor- 
 gan County. lie attended the High school at Greenfield, 
 .Missouri, in 18(58, and of Boliver in 18(59, and the State Uni- 
 versity at Columbia in 1X71 -72 -7.'}. He received his first cer- 
 tificate to teach school from Prof. West, school commis- 
 sioner of Dade County, and taught school in Dade, Barton, 
 Cedar and Vernon Counties, and paid his expenses ill High 
 school and college. He read la\v in the office of the late 
 and lamented Judge David A. DeArmond in the summer 
 of 187-!, and graduated in .June, 1 x7. v >, in the first law class 
 graduating after the inauguration of the law department in 
 the State I'niversity. lie laught school at Virgil City, in 
 Vernon County, to pay up indebtedness incurred during the 
 last year at the university, and opened a law office with 
 .Judge DeArmond in the old .Jacobs building in Greenfield 
 .January 1, 1X74. 
 
 He was elected prosecuting attorney of Dade County 
 at the general election of 1X74, over the late Henry Merrill,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 337 
 
 who was a candidate for re-election after defeating Judge 
 DeArraond for the office in 1872. lie was again a candidate 
 for re-election in 1870, and was defeated by J. F. Duckwall. 
 In 1878 he was a candidate against the late Judge L. W. 
 Shafer for prosecuting attorney, and was elected. In 1881 
 he moved with his family to Lamar, Mo., having dissolved 
 partnership with Judge DeAnnond, and entered into part- 
 nership with A. J. Wray, a lawyer at Lamar, Mo., which 
 partnership was continued for more than 25 years, and un- 
 til the death of Mr. Wray. He was elected to the State 
 Senate in 1888 to fill out the uncxpired term of Senator 
 Claycomh, who had been nominated to the office of lieuten- 
 ant governor on the ticket headed by Governor I). K. Fran- 
 cis, lie was a member of the revision committee of 1889, 
 and helped to revise and compile the Statutes of 1889. He 
 was appointed by Governor Dockery as a member of the 
 board of curators of the State University, and served from 
 1902 to 1906. 
 
 At the election in 1906 he was elected judge of the 
 Twenty-sixth Judicial District of Missouri, composed of 
 Barton, Cedar, Dade and Yernon Counties, Judge Charles 
 G. Burton of Nevada, Mo., being the candidate against him. 
 This election was to fill out the unexpired term of the late 
 Judge L. W. Shafer, who was elected over J. B. Johnson 
 of Nevada, Mo., in 1904. lie was a candidate in 1910 against 
 S. A. Payne of Greenfield, and was elected. He was re- 
 elected in 1916 over A. J. Young of Greenfield, and his 
 present term will expire in 1922. 
 
 He was married at Greenfield, Mo., November 12th, 
 1879, to Lnla C. Clark, daughter of Captain S. S. and Mar- 
 garet Clark. There were born of that marriage two chil- 
 dren, a boy and a girl: Harold C. and Bess. Harold C. 
 graduated from the university in June, 1904, having com- 
 pleted the full course in the Academic and Law Depart- 
 ments of the University, and located that year at Musko- 
 gee, Okla. (then Indian Territory.) "Hal," as he was com- 
 monly called, was married in 1904 to Freda Levy at Colum- 
 bia, Mo., and there are four children born of that marriage. 
 He engaged in the practice of law at Muskogee, and in
 
 338 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 1914 was elected superior judge of that county, which has 
 the same jurisdiction as our Circuit Court. He was born in 
 Dade County July 29th, 1881. Bess was born in Barton 
 County July* 25th," 1887, and married T. E. Braniff of Okla- 
 homa City October 26th, 1912, and she now lives with her 
 husband in that city. They have one child, a girl. 
 
 Thurman moved from Lamar to Nevada in September, 
 1913, where he now resides. 
 
 Since January, 1874, he has devoted his time almost 
 exclusively to the practice of law, up to the time he was 
 elected judge. Since 1874 he has been at every term of the 
 Dade County Circuit Court except one, in 1889, when he 
 was in the State Senate. During the years lie has been on 
 the bench he has never failed to open court at 9 o'clock in 
 the morning, except one time when high water prevented 
 him from reaching Stockton until 10 o'clock of the first day 
 of court. 
 
 THOMAS JEFFERSON UNDERWOOD. 
 
 There is probably no better known or more highly re- 
 spected man in Dade County than T. J. Underwood, the sub- 
 ject of this sketch. He was born in Xorth Township, Dade 
 County, January 19th, 1862, the son of Decatur and Eliza- 
 beth (Davidson) Underwood. He was born in Tennessee 
 in 1835 and she in 1834. Decatur Underwood was brought 
 to Dade County by his father, Thomas Underwood, during 
 the late 30's, who came overland with ox teams and wagons, 
 bringing his wife, who was Maria Howard. They settled 
 two miles north of Areola on 160 acres which they home- 
 steaded. This they improved and built a log house, which 
 was one of the first in that part of the county and which 
 is still standing, although weather-boarded, and is prob- 
 ably the oldest building now in use in the county. Thomas 
 Underwood was a pioneer in every sense of the word. He 
 died in St. Louis, while his wife passed away in. Dade 
 County. Decatur Underwood was a prominent citizen of 
 Dade County and was the father of four children, three of 
 whom are now living. They are: Thomas J. of this review;
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 339 
 
 Sarah E., who is now Mrs. D. W. Edwards of Greenfield, 
 and Alice, now Mrs. I. G. Hawkins of North Township, while 
 Anna married Dr. E. U. Sloan and died leaving two chil- 
 dren, Geneva and Eudora. The father of these children 
 died July 16th, 1908, but his first wife, mother of our sub- 
 ject, died January 3rd, 1917, at the advanced age of 83 
 years. 
 
 Thomas J. Underwood was 20 years of age when he 
 started out to make his own way in the world. He first 
 entered the mercantile business in a very modest way, open- 
 ing up a store in Arcola in a small rented building and with 
 a stock of about $200. He enlarged this considerably, and 
 finally took in as partners J. 0. Mitchell and D. W. Ed- 
 wards, and together they increased the stock materially, 
 but after a few years closed the business and Mr. Under- 
 wood bought 212 acres of good land and farmed and raised 
 considerable stock, but sold this place in 1901, at which 
 time he was elected county assessor, which position he held 
 for four years. In 1903 he again entered the mercantile 
 business at Arcola with his father as his partner. They 
 started with a stock of $500 and soon increased it to $5,000, 
 and ran the business under the firm name of D. Underwood 
 & Son. This store burned in 1905, but the building, which 
 was owned by Decatur Underwood and D. W. Edwards, was 
 at once rebuilt, and the firm of D. Underwood & Son re- 
 sumed their business. They had little money, but ample 
 credit, so that thoy were able to go ahead with a stock of 
 near $3,000. In 1908 Thos. J. took over the entire business, 
 and the business is now known as The Home Store, T. J. 
 Underwood, proprietor. Mr. Underwood has certainly made 
 good in his business. He now carries a stock of $7,000. and 
 it is a well-kept and up-to-date establishment. In 1909 he 
 was appointed postmaster, and he has made a very efficient 
 officer and still holds the place, even under a Democratic 
 administration. 
 
 Mr. Underwood married Miss Amanda Appleby, who 
 was born February 2nd, 1862, a daughter of Benj. and 
 Louise (Wilson) Appleby, more of whom is written else- 
 where. To Mr. and Mrs. Underwood have been born seven
 
 340 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 children, five of whom are living. Those deceased are: 
 Howard, born October 4th, 1896, died at the age of 10 years, 
 Irene, born November 1st, 1888, died in 1900. Those living 
 are as follows: Eulalia May, born September 2nd, 1888, 
 married C. W. Daugherty, a business man of Long Beach, 
 Cal., and they have two children, Mary and Helen; Goldie, 
 born February 2nd, 1891, married R. A. Furnoy, a business 
 man of Joplin, Mo.; Benj. D., born October 24th, 1894, lives 
 in California, where he has been employed by the Long' 
 Beach Dairy Company for the past six years; Thos. Walker, 
 born April' 8th, 1900, and Clyde Cowan, born May 29th, 
 1905, both at home and attending school. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. L T nderwoo<l are members of the M. E. 
 church, in which they are both very prominent, and Mr. 
 L'nderwood is a trustee. Fraternally Mr. Underwood is 
 a Mason, an Odd Fellow, and also belongs to the Modern 
 Woodmen of America, while his wife is a member of the 
 Eastern Star and also president of the Home makers' Club. 
 Mr. Underwood is a Republican and has always been active 1 
 in the party. He has been a notary public for over .'!() years 
 and has served for many yen's on the school board. Too 
 much cannot be said of this fine, courteous gentleman. He 
 has lived a clean and upright life and well deserves the 
 high esteem in which he is held by all. He owns the build- 
 ing in which his fine store is located, and his fair and honest 
 dealing has built up for him a business that is one of the 
 best in the county. Tom Underwood numbers his friends 
 by the thousands, and we are proud to own him as a na- 
 tive son. 
 
 FLOYD G. VANOSDELL. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Missouri, in 1875. His 
 father, Thomas .1. VanOsdell, was connected with the R. S. 
 Jacobs Banking Company of Greenfield for many years. 
 He died in 1*92. His grandfather, Peter VanOsdell, was 
 one of the pioneers of Dade County, was public adminis- 
 trator for a number of years and guardian and curator for 
 more minor heirs than any other man, perhaps, who ever
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 341 
 
 lived in the county. His mother was Mary Emma Garrett, 
 daughter of Rev. W. J. Garrett, one; of the pioneer Cum- 
 berland Presbyterian preachers of Southwest Missouri. 
 
 Mr. VanOsdell became connected with the Dade County 
 Bank in 1897 and has remained therein to this date. He is 
 at present the assistant cashier. His wife is the daughter 
 of the late J. F. Johnson, one of the founders of the Dade 
 County Bank. They have five children. Fraternally Mr. 
 VanOsdell belongs to the Masonic Order, Comrnandery, 
 Shrine, the Elks at Aurora, the I. 0. O. F. of Greenfield. He 
 is a member of the Presbyterian church and has been sec- 
 retary of the Cemetery Association of Greenfield for 17 
 years. He is one of the prominent men of Greenfield in 
 business, social and civic life. 
 
 REV. J. MONROE VAUGHN. 
 
 Was born in Giles County, Tennessee, October 26th, 
 1850, son of David Franklin and Lucinda (Cook) Vaughn, 
 both natives of Tennessee, he being born about the year 
 1826, and she perhaps a year later. They were farmers in 
 Giles County and he was also a cabinet maker. They left 
 Tennessee about 1853, coming- to Springfield, Mo., where 
 he followed his trade for about one year, then located near 
 Avilla, in Jasper County, Missouri, for a short time, and 
 then moved to Dade County, about 185-i, where he bought 
 500 acres of government land near Greenfield. It was roll- 
 ing prairie land. He improved this farm and lived upon 
 it till the war, when he enlisted, in 1861, in Captain J. J. 
 Tucker's Confederate Company, one of the first to be organ- 
 ized in Dade County. They first marched into Greene 
 County, and was at the battle of Wilson Creek, where he 
 was wounded on August 10th, and died at sunrise the next 
 morning. There were eight children in this family, three 
 girls and five boys. The mother raised this family on the 
 500-acre farm. One daughter died at the age of 12 years. 
 The others grew to maturity. They were: 
 
 (1) Ellen, married W. F. Grider, died in Dade County 
 about the year 1886, leaving four children.
 
 342 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (2) Ann Eliza, now Mrs. James Oarlock of Center 
 Township. 
 
 (3) John Monroe (the subject of this sketch.) 
 
 (4) Robert Franklin, died in Dade County in 1905, 
 leaving several children. He was an M. E. preacher. 
 
 (5) David Saxton, lives at Eureka, Kas. 
 
 (6) Amanda, died at the age of 12 years. 
 
 (7) William D., of Center Township. 
 
 (8) Benjamin Price, lives at Neola, Dade County. 
 
 David Franklin Vaughn was a Democrat in politics. 
 After his death the mother divided up the farm with the 
 children and lived with her son, DeWitt, until her death, 
 which occurred about 1907. The Vaughn family were, and 
 are still, very prominent. 
 
 J. Monroe remained at home with his mother until 
 20 years of age. He received a common school education 
 in Dade County. He was married on the 1st day of Decem- 
 ber, 1870, to Martha 0. Tucker, born in Dade County, where 
 the County Farm is now located, May 10th, 1852, daughter 
 of Captain J. J. and Elizabeth C. (McClure) Tucker, her 
 father being a native of Richmond, Va., born in 1816, while 
 her mother was born near Cleveland, Tenn., in 1827. He 
 came to Dade County when a young man in the early 40 's, 
 and followed his trade, being a tailor, for a time, then traded 
 with an uncle, Captain N. H. McClure, for about 600 acres 
 of land lying southwest of Greenfield, which included the 
 present County Farm. He married his wife in Dade County, 
 she being 16 years of age at the time, and moved upon this 
 land, improving it and building a large two-story frame 
 house. He was an extensive drover of horses and mules, 
 driving many head to markets in the South previous to 
 the war. He recruited the first Confederate company in 
 Dade County and served actively in the Confederate army 
 about one year, when he suffered an attack of measles, was 
 sent home, and died about 18 months afterward in Waco. 
 Tex., when? his family had gone. He died December 1st, 
 18G4, and was buried there. The mother returned to Dade 
 County in August, 1865, and went to the farm. She sold 
 out in 1868 and bought 120 acres east of Greenfield, where
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 343 
 
 she died February 16th, 1880. There were nine children in 
 this family which lived to maturity; one boy, Charles, died 
 at the age of 11 years. They are: 
 
 (1) Hartwell H., now lives at Van Buren, Ark. He 
 is a Presbyterian minister and served as the first chaplain of 
 the Oklahoma Senate. 
 
 (2) Anis,, was Mrs. G. II. Hall. She is now deceased. 
 
 (3) Nathan, died at the age of 19 years and buried 
 at Waco, Tex. 
 
 (4) Mary, now Mrs. Thomas M. Dicus of Lockwood 
 Township. 
 
 (5) Martha ()., wife of J. Monroe Vaughn. 
 
 (6) Walter S., a lawyer living in California. 
 
 (7) Florence, now Mrs. A. A. Long of Los Angeles, 
 Cal. 
 
 (8) James L., lives in Durango, Colo. 
 
 (9) Hattie, now Mrs. Dr. H. E. Hackney of San 
 Joachin Valley, Cal. 
 
 Captain J. J. Tucker in politics was a Whig before the 
 war, and both he and his wife were prominent members of 
 the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He was active in 
 politics and served as sheriff and collector of revenue for 
 Dade County two terms and one term as Representative in 
 the Missouri Legislature before the war. He was a member 
 of the Masonic fraternity, while his wife belonged to the 
 Eastern Star. 
 
 J. Monroe Vaughn and wife first went to farming upon 
 a 40-acre tract of land his mother had given him, being a 
 part of the old homestead. Here he built a two-room house, 
 and here he w r ent to work with a vim. They lived upon this 
 place 11 years and prospered, then sold out and bought 200 
 'acres southwest of Lockwood. After one year they sold this 
 and bought 200 acres east of Greenfield. After living on 
 this place three years they sold out and bought 160 acres 
 in Cedar Township, where they lived for eight years. Dur- 
 ing all these years they were very prosperous, adding 160 
 acres near his first purchase and two 80-acre tracts in 
 Ernest and North Townships. They farmed and handled 
 stock, being successful in both enterprises.
 
 344 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn were the parents of one child, a 
 son, Howard Ernest, born April 13th, 1876. On account of 
 the ill health of this son they went to Arizona in 1892, where 
 they bought 160 acres of land, but lived in the city of 
 Phoenix. They bought lots and built a home in the city, 
 where they lived for 10 years, then came back to their Dade 
 County farm, where the son died March 23rd, 1904. They 
 moved to Lockwood, where they bought a nice home in 1905. 
 Immediately after this they went to Chicago and entered the 
 Moody Bible School for study, Mr. Vaughn for the minis- 
 try and his wife for special Sunday School work. They re- 
 mained during the season and returned to Lockwood. Mrs. 
 Vaughn was the first in the state to receive the diploma for 
 the Advanced Course in Bible Study from the International 
 Sunday School Association. 
 
 Mr. Vaughn had been studying for the ministry some 
 time previous to going to Chicago. They are each mem- 
 bers of the Presbyterian church and he was ordained at 
 Mt. Vernon in 1906, and since that time has preached all 
 over Dade, Polk, Greene and adjoining counties. He is a 
 forceful public speaker and a power in the pulpit. They 
 were each delegates to the World's Sunday School Conven- 
 tion held in Washington, D. C., in 1910, where 52 nationali- 
 ties were represented and many illustrous speakers present, 
 including President Taft. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn are living practically retired 
 from the business activities of life save and except the more 
 weighty affairs of the Master's Kingdom. Mr. Vaughn still 
 personally supervises his farming enterprises, which con- 
 sist of 640 acres all told in Dade County and 80 acres near 
 Wagoner, Okla. They also own some business blocks in 
 Lockwood. Mr. Vaughn was one of the organizers and orig- 
 inal stockholders in the Bank of Lockwood. He is a Demo- 
 crat in politics, a strong temperance advocate, and both he 
 and his wife have been largely identified in the county Sun- 
 day School work for many year's. They drove one faithful 
 horse; no less than 1,600 miles in organizing the various 
 townships in tin; county. Both Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn are 
 highly educated and refined people. Their standing in the
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 345 
 
 community in which they live is irreproachable. Few peo- 
 ple have contributed more of their time, talents and worldly 
 goods to the welfare of humanity and the advancement of 
 the cause of Christ's Kingdom than the Rev. J. Monroe 
 Vaughn and his faithful wife. 
 
 W. H. VANHOOSER. 
 
 Among the enterprising merchants of Dade County is 
 to be found W. II. Vanhooser of Dadeville, where he con- 
 ducts one of the best grocery and hardware stores in north 
 east Dade. Mr. Vanhooser is a native of Dade County, born 
 December 16th, 1877, a son of John X. and Minerva Eliza- 
 beth (Logan) Vanhooser, both natives of Tennessee, he 
 having been born in 1843 and she in 1842. They were mar- 
 ried there on December 24th, 1863, and were the parents of 
 thirteen children, seven of whom are still living and are as 
 follows : John, William, Horace and James of Dade County ; 
 Charles of Kansas and J. E. of California, and one daugh- 
 ter, Mrs. Wright Smith of Greenfield. 
 
 John X. Vanhooser was a kind, Christian gentleman. 
 He belonged to the Christian church and served during the 
 Civil war in the Sixth Missouri Provincials. He died at 
 Dadeville in 1915 at the ripe old age of 71, while his wife 
 passed away in 1906, also a member of the Christian church. 
 
 W. H. Vanhooser received a good education, remaining 
 at home until the year 1899, when he started teaching at 
 the McConnell school; he taught there for two years, and 
 was then elected on the Republican ticket to the office of 
 county surveyor, which he held for four years, and lived 
 in Dadeville during this time. After spending one year at 
 farming on his father's farm, he went west, locating in Los 
 Angeles, Cal., holding the responsible position of civil en- 
 gineer for the city for five years, which fact alone speaks 
 volumes for the high ability of Mr. Vanhooser. During his 
 stay in the west he entered into partnership with his 
 brother-in-law, R. A. Moore, and opened up a hardware and 
 grocery store at Dadeville. This was in 1908, and the busi- 
 ness was successfully run until 1915, when Mr. Vanhooser
 
 346 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 bought out the entire business, having returned to his native 
 town in the meantime, and has since run the business under 
 his individual name. He carries a fine stock of hardware, 
 groceries and sundries, also conducting a large business in 
 general produce, butter, eggs and cream. His stock will 
 average about $.3,000, and is kept clean and up-to-date, and 
 is known all through northeast Dade County as a good, 
 square place to trade. Mr. Vanhooser was married Febru- 
 ary l!)th, 11)02, to Miss Kozella E. Moore, who was born Jan- 
 uary 12th, 1882, and a (laughter of Ruben N. Moore, more 
 extended mention of whom is made elsewhere under the 
 name of Charles Moore of Dadeville. To Mr. and Mrs. Van- 
 hooser has been born one child, Leona Chloe, born August 
 12th, liKK"), who is at home and receiving a good education. 
 Mr. Vanhooser is one of our all-around good citizens. He 
 supports both the Christian and Presbyterian churches. He 
 is a staunch Republican and a booster for any enterprise for 
 the good of the county, such as good roads, free public 
 schools and good government. Fraternally he is a Mason 
 and \V. ( ). \V. Too much cannot be said for the true worth 
 of Mi 1 . Yanhooser as a citizen and business man. He is well 
 worthy to be numbered among our most prominent native 
 sons. To meet is to like and appreciate this well-educated 
 and courteous business man. 
 
 WILLIAM VONSTROH. 
 
 Among the prominent and well-to-do farmers of Dade 
 County we must mention William Vonstroh. As his name 
 indicates, he is a native of Germany, having been born Octo- 
 ber 24th 18.'>6, in that country. lie was a son of Henry and 
 Lizzie Vonstroh. His parents were both natives of Ger- 
 man}-, were married there, and followed farming in their 
 native country until the year 1850, when they emigrated to 
 the Fiuted States, landing in the state of Illinois, and set- 
 tling about .'K) miles east of St. Louis on 160 acres of good 
 land. Here they farmed arid prospered, raised. their family, 
 and died many years ago. They had a family of six chil- 
 dren. Mr. Vanstroh, the subject of this sketch, was third
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE S47 
 
 in order of birth. At the age of 14 years he went to St. 
 Louis, Mo., and learned the blacksmithing trade, which he 
 followed for some years, alternating with farming at his 
 father's place. Mr. Vanstroh married first Miss .Dora 
 Eggeman, a native of Illinois. She died in April, 1880, and 
 in 1881 Mr. Vonstroh married her sister, Miss Catherine 
 Eggeman. About this time Mr. Yonstroh became interested 
 in the west, and came to Dade County in 1882, bought 560 
 acres lying close to Lockwood, in fact, joining the corpora- 
 tion line. lie farmed here and prospered greatly, until at 
 one time he owned 1,040 acres of fine prairie land in western 
 Dade County. There are 11 children of this fine family, all 
 of whom live in Dade County. They are as follows : 
 
 Henry, William, Frank, John, all living within a few 
 miles of the city of Lockwood on farms. One daughter, 
 Caroline, is now Mrs. Henry Bohne of Marion Township, 
 and Millie is now Mrs. Fred Bohne of Marion Township. 
 Mollie is now Mrs. William Xehoff. They all live near Lock- 
 wood. Ida is the wife of Gus Bohne. Lizzie married Henry 
 Brinkhoff of western Dade County. Dora and Mabel reside 
 at home with their father and mother. 
 
 Mr. Vonstroh has given his children good educations 
 and has started them all in life with good farms; in fact, it 
 is hard to bring to mind another family resident in Dade 
 County who are more appreciated and considered better 
 citizens than the descendants of William Vonstroh. 
 
 Mr. Vonstroh is now living practically retired and en- 
 joying a well-deserved rest from his strenuous labor in his 
 fine residence, two and one-half miles west of Lockwood. 
 He still retains 200 acres of his original holdings. Mr. Von- 
 stroh is a fine specimen of the high class citizens that Ger- 
 many has given to this country. Mr. Vonstroh is a member 
 of the Lutheran church, in which he has been more or less 
 active all these years. He was one of the main movers in 
 the construction of the first Lutheran church in the county, 
 which is at Lockwood, and he donated two acres for a Lu- 
 theran cemetery, which is located just north of Lockwood. 
 He is a Republican, having cast his first vote for Abraham 
 Lincoln. He has served as school director a great many
 
 S48 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 times. He has also been a promoter of public good and a 
 friend of education, although he received very little in his 
 early life. He is, however, a self-made and self-educated 
 man. One whom we of the younger generation of citizens 
 of Dade County delight to honor, and whose example is well 
 worthv of emulation. 
 
 JUDGE JOHN WILLIAM WADDLE. 
 
 Xo history of Dade County could be written mention- 
 ing the prominent people without putting at the head of 
 the list John William Waddle, Judge of the County Court 
 for the Eastern District, a prominent farmer of the east 
 side of the county and a man of illustrous ancestry. Mr. 
 Waddle was born April 15th, 1851, in Lawrence County, 
 Missouri, the son of David and Margaret (Reagan) Wad- 
 dle. 
 
 David Waddle was born in Chariton County, Mis- 
 souri, November 26th, 1827, and came with his parents 
 to Greene County in 1830. He married Miss Margaret 
 Reagan in Greenfield, Dado County, Missouri, August llth, 
 1848. Miss Reagan was born August 9th, 1831, in Ten- 
 nessee, near Nashville, and came to Dade County in 1834 
 with her parents. They both died while she was quite 
 young and she resided in Dade County until she was 
 married. Her mother's maiden name was Gerard and her 
 father was a wealthy farmer and slave-holder near Nash- 
 ville, Tenn. David Waddle and his wife resided in Dade 
 and Lawrence Counties until 1857, then went from Law- 
 rence to Washington County, Arkansas, and resided there 
 until 1862. He was a strong adherent to the Union cause 
 and had to leave there on short order or be conscripted 
 into the Confederate army. He left his family and went 
 to Fayetteville, Ark., where a branch of the Union army 
 was located, lie was gone for several weeks and acted 
 as guide and scout all over that country. He was even- 
 tually given an escort of 100 soldiers for the purpose of 
 bringing his family out. He took them first to Fayette- 
 ville, and from there to Springfield, Mo., where he left
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 349 
 
 them and went back on the provision train for the Union 
 army. Judge Waddle well remembers this period of his 
 life, when his father returned to Arkansas and left his 
 wife and children, one of which is our subject. They re- 
 sided in a large brick house on South Street, Springfield, 
 Mo., which was opposite Fort Xo. 4, so-called when General 
 Marmaduke made his famous raid on Springfield. All 
 the women and children were ordered to the north side of 
 the city, and the cannon balls passed over them all day 
 during that raid. When the family returned home the 
 next morning there were dead soldiers on the porch and 
 in the yard, both the Blue and the Gray. The Union 
 soldiers fought from this residence and one was killed 
 inside of the house. When his father returned from Ar- 
 kansas they came to Dad* 1 County, and here he, David 
 Waddle, enlisted in Company 1, Seventh Missouri Prov- 
 incials, and was finally discharged on account of disability, 
 never regaining his health. He died August 15th, 1901, 
 in Greene County, Missouri. 
 
 His father, Martin Waddle, grandfather of our sub- 
 ject. Judge Waddle, was undoubtedly a native of Ken- 
 tucky. It is known that lie came from Kentucky to Chari- 
 ton County, Missouri, and from there to Greene County, 
 and settled on what is known as the Peter Ooley place or 
 Clear creek, 20 miles northwest of Springfield. He w.-nl 
 from there to Scott County, Arkansas, where he died. At 
 one time, many years ago, he owned the land where Cin- 
 cinnati, O., now stands, and he also held title to the Mam- 
 mouth Cave in Kentucky. His wife was Pollv Ann Laniar, 
 whose father was a Frenchman and came to America with 
 General Lafayette and fought in the Revolutionary \var. 
 His mother's na.me was Delia rt. 
 
 Judge Waddle was second in order of birth of eight 
 children born to David Waddle and Margaret (Reagan) 
 AVaddle. In order, they are named as follows: Elizabeth, 
 born August 21st. 1 S 4'.; John William, born April 15th, 
 LSol ; Polly Ann. born November 27th, ls">.'$: Columbus, 
 born November 20th. 1^,V>; Martin M., born February 20th, 
 1S58; Margaret, born May 10th, I*(i1 ; David, born April
 
 350 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 1st, 1862; Young D., born February llth, 1865. John W. 
 Waddle, as stated before, was born in Lawrence County, 
 on Spring river. His father having lost his health during 
 the war and never having been able after that to do manual 
 labor, John W., being the oldest boy, had to take the bur- 
 den of the main support of the family. He worked out 
 from place to place, cheerfully performing this duty until 
 he became of age, at which time he married Eliza Jane 
 Beal, on January 14th, 1872, in Greene County, Missouri. 
 She was born July 16th, 1851, daughter of George Thomas 
 Beal and Emily Jane (Ooley) Beal, who \vere married 
 September 18th, 1845, his birthday being August 5th, 1823, 
 and hers September 18th, 1819. George Thomas Beal 
 was the son of Charles Fay Beal, who came to Dade 
 County at an early date and settled in Greenfield, where 
 lie carried on a saddlery and harness shop previous to the 
 Civil war. He moved to the northern part of the state 
 when the war came up, and there died in a later year. His 
 wife's maiden name was Deliah Dotson. Emily Jane 
 (Ooley) Beal was the daughter of Peter Ooley, who in 
 turn was the son of David and Catherine Ooley. Peter 
 Ooley was born October 28th, 1787, and married a Miss 
 Mary Clark April 5th, 1810, who was born October 2nd, 
 1792. He came to Greene County at a very early date, 
 in fact, when the Indians were plentiful, and entered a 
 large tract of land on Clear creek, and resided there until 
 he died. Eliza Jane (Beal) Waddle, wife of our subject, 
 Judge Waddle, was third of a family of five children. Tn 
 order of birth they are as follows: 
 
 Mary Deliah Beal, born December 30th, 1846; Thursey 
 Ann, born October 19th, ls'4^; Eliza Jane, born July 16th, 
 1851; Peter Fay, born April 16th, 1854; Martha Samantha, 
 born December 4th, 1857. George Thomas Beal, father of 
 Mrs. Waddle, resided in Dade County near Greenfield 
 from childhood until the Civil war, when he went to Rolla, 
 Mo., arid enlisted in the Union army. He was killed in 
 the battle of Pea Kidge March 8th, 1862. He was a de- 
 voted Christian. The following is a letter verbatim as 
 written by George Thomas Beal to his wife, Emily Jane
 
 DAE) K COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 351 
 
 (Ooley), while he was in active service, and only a few 
 days previous to his death: 
 
 State of Missouri, Phelps County, 
 
 December Uth, !S(il. 
 My JJear Companion : 
 
 I now take my pen in hand to inform you that I have 
 not forgotten you, and that T am well at this time. I have 
 enjoyed good health ever since I left home. I weigh more 
 than I ever did before. I now weigh 1*0 pounds. T do 
 hope these few lines may find you enjoying the same bless- 
 ings of God, the Giver of our Spirits and the Creator 
 of our bodies, to whom we owe our thanks, praise and 
 adoration forever. 
 
 T am surrounded with blasphemers, yet there are many 
 good, pious men in our midst. I have a good many friends 
 here. 
 
 ] would write something 1 about how bad I want to 
 see you, but F cannot tell it with my pen; neither could 
 I express my feelings with my tongue. The longer T stay 
 away the dearer and iiearer you feel to me, but God only 
 knows whether we will meet again on eartli or not, and if 
 we never meet again I want you all to meet me in heaven, 
 where parting will be no more. 
 
 I pray to the Lord that lie will strengthen and sup- 
 port you in all your hard trials in this life. I yet hope 
 there is a time coming when we can stay at home in peace 
 again. I bought shoes for you and started them to you by 
 Hiter Sanford, but he met the last retreat and came back 
 again. 
 
 I could write many things to you if I dared to, but 
 T cannot. We, the soldiers, are perfect Know Nothings. 
 We have strict laws and we must obey them. T must now 
 bring my letter to a close. Give my best respects to all 
 inquiring friends. May God Almighty save us all with an 
 everlasting salvation for Christ's sake, is my prayer, so 
 nothing more at present but to remain. Your affectionate 
 friend, until death. 
 
 G. T .BEAL TO E. J. BEAT..
 
 362 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 As has been stated before, Judge Waddle, up to his 
 21st year, had spent his energies in the support of father, 
 mother, brothers and sisters. He had received some little 
 schooling, however, in Greene County. But of this world's 
 goods when he had reached his majority lie had very 
 little. The amount of his worldly assets the year previous 
 to his marriage we find to be: One horse, good health, and 
 a firm determination to make good and be somebody, and 
 enough money for a marriage fee. He, therefore, decided 
 to marry, and just previous to his marriage he harvested 
 a fair crop of wheat and was married the first of the 
 following year. That year they rented 80 acres and made 
 a splendid corn crop, and from this beginning began 
 slowly to prosper. In the year 1874 they rented another 
 farm, and it was a very dry year. In 1875 they rented 120 
 acres in Dade County, and this was another poor crop 
 year. They returned to Greene County and bought 40 
 acres of land on Clear creek. Here they built their first 
 log cabin, about 14 feet square with a side room. He 
 added to this place 96 acres and 30 acres in another tract 
 Their children were all born here except the oldest and 
 the youngest. They lived on this farm until 1891, when 
 they sold out and bought a small farm in Dade County, 
 Missouri, one and one-half miles north of Arcola, kept 
 this only one year and sold that farm, went back to 
 Greene County and bought 80 acres near the old home 
 place, and in one year bought back the old home place 
 in addition to the 80 acres. In 1901 they sold all this land 
 and bought 1 20 acres in Murray Township, known as the 
 James Thomas farm, living here until 1903, when they 
 sold this farm and returned to Dade County, buying 160 
 acres in Rock Prairie Township, where they now reside. 
 
 To J. W. Waddle and wife the following children 
 were born : Ephriam Orlando Waddle, born January 7th, 
 1873, died November 2nd, 1874; Orral Larismur, born 
 April 19th, 1876, died May 9th, 1876; Aria Rosilla,* born 
 July 9th, 1877, married Joseph McBee November 25th, 
 1896, and died November 14th, 1911, leaving one son, 
 Archmer Eltry McBee, who was born December 31st, 1900;
 
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 Bertha Natrulia, born January 7th, 1880, married Edward 
 Robert Kelley August 2nd, 1896, and they had children 
 as follows: 
 
 Terry McConnel, born in Greene County, Missouri, 
 September 15th, 1901; Ellis John, also born in Greene 
 County, December llth, 1903: Claire Alta May, bom in 
 Morencia, Ariz., February 1st, 1906; Robert Leland, born 
 in Greene County, Missouri, August 16th, 1908; Louis, 
 born in Webster County June 21st, 1911; Alta Eulalia May 
 Waddle, born March 26th, 1882, was married July 23rd, 
 1905, to Charles W. Fortner, and they have one daugh- 
 ter, Bertha Genevieve Fortner, born September 6th, 1907; 
 Lourell Lyman, born September 27th, 1884, married July 
 5th, 1905, to Erie Killingsworth; John Devillo, born March 
 5th, 1892, married March 9th, 1912, to Miss Jessie Irene 
 Brookshier. 
 
 Judge Waddle is a Republican in politics and has 
 ever held true and steadfast to the principles of his party. 
 Tn 1912 he was nominated for county judge by the Re- 
 publicans in the eastern district, and was beaten by 39 
 votes, and again in 1916 the Republican party nominated 
 him for the same office and he was elected by a majority 
 of 133 votes. Too much cannot be said of the high charac- 
 ter of Judge Waddle and his fine wife. They are among 
 our most respected and honored citizens. 
 
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 JUDGE THOMAS M. WALKER. 
 
 There is probably no better known or more highly 
 respected citizen of Dade County than Thomas M. Walker, 
 presiding judge of the Dade County Court. He was born 
 in Newton County, Missouri, March 14th, 1858, a son of 
 John M. Walker and Sarah Reynolds, his wife, both of 
 whom were natives of Georgia, where they were married, 
 and came to Newton County about 1852. He was a me- 
 chanic and farmer. They remained in Newton County 
 until 1860, when they moved to Greene County, Missouri, 
 where they carried on farming". He was a soldier in the 
 Union army during the Civil war, enlisting in 1860. He
 
 354 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 passed away in Christian County February 19th, 1894, 
 while his wife had died in 1863, leaving five children, 
 all of whom grew to maturity excepting one boy, Joel A., 
 who was drowned at the age of 14 years. The others were: 
 John M., who died in Barry County; William Franklyn, 
 now supposed to be living in some part of the north; Henry 
 a farmer of Barry County; Thomas M., the subject of this 
 sketch. After the war John M. Walker married a second 
 time, but did not raise a family. He spent some time 
 following his trade as farmer and mechanic in eastern 
 Lawrence County, retiring to Billings, Christian County, 
 about three years previous to his death. He was a Bap- 
 tist in religious belief, a Republican in politics, and was 
 a very prominent citizen. He was a brave and efficient 
 soldier and became crippled while in active service. He 
 had been detailed to carry the mail from Springfield to 
 Rolla, Mo., which he did for some two years, and it was 
 while in this service that an escaping prisoner ran his 
 horse into the horse Mr. Walker was riding, the result 
 of which made Mr. Walker a cripple for life. 
 
 Judge Walker received his education in Lawrence 
 County in the common schools and remained at home until 
 he was 21 years of age, at which time he went to farming 
 in Lawrence County, and later on bought 40 acres in that 
 County, which he soon traded for an 80-acre tract, but 
 did not keep this a great while before he traded it off and 
 rented for several years, than again invested in 40 acres, 
 which he kept until 1901, when he sold this, and on De- 
 cember 1st, 1901, moved to Dade County. He first rented 
 the P. R. Montgomery farm in Sac Township, paying $1,000 
 a year for three years. He prospered here, and in 1904 
 bought a fine farm of 240 acres in Cedar Township, where 
 lie now lives. This place had about KiO acres in cultiva- 
 tion and was fairly well improved, but Judge Walker 
 has added to the improvements materially, and now it is 
 considered one of the finest stock farms of northwest Dade 
 County. Besides fanning for the benefit of himself and 
 family, Judge Walker has devoted a great deal of his life 
 to the benefiting of his fellow-man. He was ordained to
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 355 
 
 preach May 1st, 1886, in the Baptist church. His first 
 charge was at Sycamore, where he remained five years. 
 He was pastor of Pleasant Grove two years and then 
 spent two years as district missionary worker in Law- 
 rence. During this time he organized Summit church, 
 which is six miles northeast of Mt. Vernon, and where he 
 served two years as pastor. Pie also organized the New 
 Home church, eight miles south of Kverton. He has been 
 very active in the mission work, but during his activities 
 along this line his health failed, and after a strenuous 
 campaign of three months' mission work in St. Clair 
 County he was forced to a well deserved rest, so for the 
 last six years he has spent most of his time farming. 
 
 In politics Mr. Walker is a staunch Republican, and 
 in 1914 was elected to the Republican ticket as presiding 
 judge of the Dade County court, which position he has 
 filled T "ith marked credit to himself and with entire satis- 
 faction to the people of the county at large. As much 
 time as his health will permit, lie still devotes to religions 
 teaching, lie is at present the moderator of the Dade 
 County Baptist Association, and is now preaching for the 
 Cedarville church, and also takes leadership in Sunday 
 school work. 
 
 On November 4th, 1880, Mr. Walker was married <' 
 Sarcoxie, Mo., to Nora S. Hammer, who was born February 
 Oth, 1801, i;> Lawrence County near Mt. Vernon, a daugh- 
 ter of James Allen and Sarah (Tolliver) Hammer. Both 
 were natives of Tennessee and both were brought by their 
 parents to Lawrence County in the early 40's. They wen- 
 married there and raised a large family, of whom Mrs. 
 Walker was fourth in order of birth of eleven children, 
 nine of whom are living and all settled near Mt. Vernon, 
 with the exception of Mrs. Walker. Her father is de- 
 ceased, dying in 1000. Her mother, however, is living, 
 and resides with Judge Walker and his wife. Mr. and 
 Mrs. Walker were the parents of five children, two of 
 whom are living. Record of the family is as follows: The 
 first child died in infancy, unnamed. The second, Arthur, 
 was born October 4th, 1S83, and di>d May 20th. 1004, at
 
 356 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 the age of 21. Sherman A. was born August 17th, 1885, 
 married Eva Toller; they live on a part of Judge Walker's 
 farm in Cedar Township and have two children, Loren 
 and Jewel. Sarah Floe was born November 28th, 1887, 
 married Robert Coin, a prominent farmer of Cedar Town- 
 ship, but died February 3rd, 1911, leaving one child, Elma. 
 Edna Gertrude was born February 7th, 1890, married Lon 
 McGuire of Cedar County, and they now live in Shenan- 
 doah, la.; they have two children, the first, Carl, was born 
 March 7th, 1911, and Max Walker, born April 8th, 1915. 
 
 Too much cannot be said of the good that Judge 
 Walker and his estimable wife have done in our midst. 
 They are both fine Christian people and have devoted the 
 greater part of their lives to doing good to others. Truly, 
 Judge Thomas M. Walker is one of our first citizens, and 
 no man stands higher in the hearts of the people than this 
 fine, courteous gentleman. He and his wife are members 
 of the Baptist church at Cedarville. Fraternally Mr. Wal- 
 ker is a member of the A. F. & A. M. at Arcola, and was 
 a charter member of the M. W. A. at Miller, Mo., but now 
 has his membership at Jerico Springs, Cedar County. 
 Along all lines Judge Walker is progressive and broad- 
 minded. He is a first-class farmer, a first-class judge and 
 a first-class citizen, and he well deserves the exceptional 
 high esteem in which he is held by the entire population 
 of this county. 
 
 ALBERT E. WATSON. 
 
 Born in Macoupin County, Illinois, June 2nd, 1863. His 
 father, James T. Watson, was born in Kentucky, near 
 Louisville, and died in September, 1894. His parents 
 moved to Illinois in the early 50 's. His father was a suc- 
 cessful farmer and stock raiser and died on the farm. In 
 politics he was a Republican, but at the breaking out of 
 the Civil war lie was not eligible for military duty. He 
 was an old-time Whig and afterward a Republican. In 
 1871 lie moved to Jasper County, Missouri, where he spent 
 the remainder of his days. James T. Watson was married
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 867 
 
 to Malinda J. Brown, a native of Pennsylvania, who died 
 in the year 1912 at the age of 85 years. Her parents 
 moved to Macoupin County, Illinois, in an early day. 
 She was a member of the Baptist church and the mother 
 of three children: 
 
 (1) Albert E. Watson, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Alice, born in Macoupin County, Illinois, married 
 Albert Clayton, a farmer. She died in 1901, leaving four 
 children. 
 
 (3) Lula, born in Jasper County, Missouri, married 
 Edward Broughton, and now lives in Webb City, Mo. 
 
 Albert E. Watson was raised upon Illinois and Mis- 
 souri farms. He attended the public schools and also an 
 Academy at Carlinville, 111. He continued on the farm 
 until 1908, when he came to Greenfield, and in 1914 en- 
 gaged in the telephone business, buying out the Mutual 
 Telephone Company lines. Prior to this time he was in 
 business at Golden City for four years. As a manager 
 of a telephone exchange Mr. Watson has proven a suc- 
 cess. 
 
 On the 18th day of February, 1896, he was married 
 to Lizzie Mosher, born in Galesburg, 111., in 1878. Her 
 father was a farmer and a very successful one, too. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Watson are the parents of three chil- 
 dren: 
 
 (1) H. Raymond, born in Jasper County, Missouri, 
 January 21st, 1897, and graduated from the Greenfield 
 High School in the class of 1917. 
 
 (2) Frank G., born in Jasper County, Missouri, 
 August 9th, 1899, and is now attending school. 
 
 (3) Fern, born in Jasper County, Missouri, August 
 14th, 1904. 
 
 Mrs. Watson is a member of the Christian church. 
 Mr. Watson is a member of the Odd Fellows and the 
 M. W. A. In politics he is a Republican. Besides being 
 the owner of the Mutual Telephone Company lines and 
 exchange in Greenfield, he also has property in Golden 
 City, and is the owner of a fine residence property in 
 Greenfield, located on one of the most desirable streets in 
 the city.
 
 358 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 SAMUEL J. WEIR. 
 
 Was born in Cooper County, Missouri, December 
 27th, 1830, son of Samuel and Polly B. (Stevens) Weir. 
 His father was a native of Tennessee, born April 9th, 
 1791, and died in Dade County October 21st, 1848. His 
 mother was a native of Kentucky, born October 9th, 1797, 
 and died September 23rd, 1883. His father and mother 
 came to Dade County in 1840 and entered a large tract 
 of land, some of it adjoining the city of Greenfield. He 
 owned 2,000 acres at the time of his death. There were 
 ten children in this family, but all are dead except 
 Sampel J. He remained at home on the old homestead, 
 living with his parents till both passed away. The 
 house where he now lives was also the home of his 
 father. Part of it is constructed of logs, built by his 
 father, but is now weather-boarded over, and is prob- 
 ably one of the oldest, if not the very oldest, building 
 in the county. His father was a Cumberland Presbyte- 
 rian minister and rode and preached all over southwest 
 Missouri. He also married many of the older settlers 
 of the county. 
 
 Samuel- J. Weir was married on the 10th day of Feb- 
 ruary, 1858, to Mattie D. Wilson, who was born April 
 21st, 1840, and. died March 27th, 1915. She was a daugh- 
 ter of William Wilson. There were ten children born of 
 this union, nine of whom grew to maturity: Nora, born 
 February 24th, 1859, married Lewis Hembree; Don, born 
 November 7th, 1862; Anna, born September 15th, 1861, 
 married D. P. Duffy: Horace E., born November 14th, 
 1867; George L., born March 8th, 1868; Robert S., born 
 November 17th, 1874; Frank B., born December 12th, 
 1876; Lucy M., born June 10th, 1878, married J. L. Hig- 
 gins; Daisy D., born August 31st, 1882, married R. 0. 
 Ball, died leaving one child. 
 
 Samuel J. Weir entered the mercantile business in 
 Cooper County in 1864, but was cleaned odt by Con- 
 federate soldiers and others just as he was getting ready 
 to move back to Dade County. After coming to Green- 
 field he enlisted in the Enrolled Militia of Missouri, and
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 359 
 
 served in the Home Guards. In politics Mr. Weir is a 
 Democrat. In the earlier days of his life he accumulated 
 a large amount of property, much of which has been 
 given to his children. He has given them all a- good 
 start in life. At the present time he is the owner of land 
 near Greenfield, much of which has been given to his 
 children to use, retaining only a life estate for himself, 
 and all of which will be theirs after his death. 
 
 Mr. Weir remembers much concerning the pioneer 
 life in Dade County. He readily recalls the days of ox- 
 teams, poor roads, log cabin homes, gourd dippers, spin- 
 ning wheels, looms and corn-dodger bread baked in the 
 fireplace skillet. In those days buggies, spring wagons, 
 harvesting machines, sewing machines, telephones, elec- 
 tric lights and automobiles had never been dreamed of, 
 much less realized. 
 
 JAMES P. WHEELER. 
 
 Was born in Polk Township, Dade County, Missouri, 
 February 24th, 1869, son of John C. and Melissa Jane 
 (Hayes) Wheeler. His father was also born in Dade 
 County, January 24th, 1840, while his mother was a na- 
 tive of Kentucky. His paternal grandfather was born 
 in Tennessee January 23rd, 1800, and married Barbara 
 Julian, also a native of Tennessee. They came to Mis- 
 souri in 1838, bringing a family of six children with 
 them, and settled in Polk Township, taking up 640 acres 
 of government land. These old people farmed all their 
 life. He cleared out a great many acres and was a fine 
 specimen of the hardy pioneer. Both are buried in the 
 Wheeler cemetery in Polk Township. 
 
 John C. Wheeler was married and remained with 
 his father for about one year, when he purchased 120 
 acres of land just across the line in Polk County, which 
 was partly improved. He built a large barn on this 
 land, farmed it for about six years, and then traded it 
 for an improved 160 acres in Barton County, upon which 
 he moved, and remained for two years, sold out and
 
 360 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 bought 260 acres of the old homestead in Polk Township, 
 the place where he was born. Here he lived and worked, 
 building a fine house and barn and cleared out con- 
 siderable land. Here also he died. He was a Republican, 
 active in local politics, a member of the Cumberland 
 Presbyterian church. 
 
 At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in Com- 
 pany L, Sixth Missouri Cavalry, and served for four 
 years in the South. His widow is still living in Dade- 
 ville at the age of 67 years, in fairly good health. John 
 C. Wheeler and wife were the parents of six children, 
 which grew to maturity: 
 
 (1) James P. Wheeler, the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (2) Calvin, a farmer (now deceased), married Nellie 
 Gilliland. 
 
 (3) William Leander, a farmer, lives in Polk 
 County, near the Dade County line. 
 
 (4) Dollie, married Roy C. King of Polk Township. 
 
 (5) Clarence C., now lives in Polk County. 
 
 (6) Bessie, married William Maze, a hardware mer- 
 chant in Dadeville. 
 
 James P. Wheeler remained at home till 20 years of 
 age. He obtained his schooling in Dade County in the 
 common schools, high school and Ozark College. He 
 taught school at the age of 17 years. On the 14th day of 
 August, 1892, he was married to Alma Gilliland, who 
 was born in Kentucky September 26th, 1875, daughter 
 of H. A. and Nannie (Bryan) Gilliland, both natives of 
 Kentucky. Her father was a farmer in Polk County. 
 
 James P. Wheeler and wife are the parents of three 
 children, all of whom are living: 
 
 (1) John Hugh, born March 6th, 1806. Is now at- 
 tending the State Normal School at Springfield, and will 
 serve in 1917 his first year as principal of Greenfield 
 public schools. 
 
 (2) Bertha, born October 28th, 1897, graduate of 
 High School at Greenfield. 
 
 (3) Gale, born July 26th, 1899. Is still at home, 
 and is a graduate .of High School at Greenfield. Both
 
 JOHN W. WOODARD AND WIFE.
 
 JAMES L. DA1GH AM) WIFE. 
 JOHN WOODARD AND WIFE.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 361 
 
 girls are making a specialty of music, in which line they 
 show much proficiency. 
 
 James P. Wheeler taught school in Dade County 
 for ten years, and was one year principal of the Everton 
 city schools. Farming and stock raising has, however, 
 been his principal occupation in life. He first bought 
 100 acres of farming land in Polk Township, kept it for 
 10 years, sold out and bought 160 acres near Greenfield. 
 About this time he also bought 160 acres in Polk Town- 
 ship. Afterward he exchanged the 160 acres near Green- 
 field to T. Howard Finley in the purchase of the 240-acre 
 farm upon which he now resides in East Center Town- 
 ship, three miles northeast of Greenfield. He also owns 
 20 acres just north of the city of Greenfield. 
 
 Mr. Wheeler is a high-grade farmer and stock man, 
 handling Shropshire sheep, Poland-China hogs, and does 
 some feeding on his present farm. 
 
 His farm is improved with fine buildings and orna- 
 mented with a 20-acre grove of native trees for a front 
 yard. This grove is clean and kept as beautiful as a 
 lawn. Altogether, his farm is one of the most attractive 
 and desirable to be found in the county. 
 
 In politics Mr. Wheeler is a Democrat, but he has 
 never held or desired a public office. His wife is a mem- 
 ber of the Baptist church. Mr. Wheeler holds memb n r- 
 ship in the Odd Fellow and M. W. A. of Greenfield. When 
 the good roads movement first became dominant in Dade 
 County Mr. Wheeler was one of its prime movers. He 
 was instrumental in building more than three miles of 
 rock road from Greenfield to the Lundsford ford before 
 voting of road bonds was ever dreamed of. Mr. Wheeler 
 has always been a public-spirited citizen, taking great in- 
 terest in every movement and organization, especially 
 among the farmers, which had for its object the better- 
 ment of living conditions in the community. 
 
 CHARLES D. WHITE. 
 
 One of Dade County's most prominent native sons 
 is Charles D. White of North Sac Township. He was
 
 362 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 born December 2nd, 1862, on the farm that he now owns 
 and upon which he makes his residence. He was the 
 son of Elija and Caroline (Clark) White, both natives 
 of Tennessee, where they were married in June, 1855. 
 Mr. White had come into Dade County in the year 1851, 
 and bought 80 acres of land and entered an adjoining 
 180, and here he and his wife lived, carrying on general 
 farming and stock raising until he passed away. He died 
 in early life, while his wife lived a number of years 
 longer, and married as her second husband Anderson 
 Fox, by whom she raised a family. She died January 
 13th, 1917, at an advanced age of 85 years. Mr. and 
 Mrs. White were the parents of four children, one of 
 whom died in infancy. Those living are: Nancy, the 
 widow of Harry C. Crisp, and is now living in North 
 Sac Township, directly on the Dade and Cedar County 
 line; John, a farmer of North Sac Township, married as 
 his first wife Emma Fry, and she died leaving two chil- 
 dren, he subsequently marrying Susie Taylor, by whom 
 he has five children; and Charles D., the subject of this 
 sketch. 
 
 Charles D. White has always remained at home, or 
 at least on a portion of the original White homestead. 
 He had very little chance for schooling and was taught 
 to work, and to work hard. At the age of 14 he started 
 out for himself. At the time of his father's death he re- 
 ceived 100 acres of good land from his father's estate. 
 On January 18th, 1885, Mr. White married Eliza Dun- 
 can, who was born January 9th, 1869, a daughter of Eli 
 Duncan and Caroline McGurie, his wife, both natives of 
 Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. White have two fine children, 
 as follows: Myrtle C., born January 1, 1886, and mar- 
 ried Carter Clopton; they are farming in Dade County 
 and have one child, Robert Theopolis, born July 27th, 
 1916. Jessie, born July 27th, 1887, married Marvin Wil- 
 litt; they are farming in Cedar County and have one 
 child, Charles H., who was born January 27th, 1909. 
 
 Charles D. White is a successful farmer and stock 
 man. lie has stuck to his original farm as received from
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 363 
 
 his father's estate and through the years has prospered 
 exceedingly, and has added to his original holdings, until 
 now he has 219 acres practically in a body. Here he 
 has done considerable improving, having cleared, fenced 
 and cross-fenced, using all hog-tight wire, and this fine 
 place is all in cultivation with the exception of 20 acres 
 of timber. Here in 1912 he built a 90-ton silo, and the 
 same year he erected a fine new barn 38x40, and large 
 sheds and outbuildings. He has a very attractive resi- 
 dence, as well as a new four-room house, on another part 
 of his place, which he built in 1915. 
 
 This is one of the fine stock farms of northern Dade 
 County. It is well watered, and here Mr. White handles 
 yearly some 200 head of Poland-China hogs, one car of 
 cattle and other stock. 
 
 In politics Mr. White is a Democrat, and has served 
 on the school board for a number of years and also has 
 been road commissioner and constable. He and his wife 
 are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and 
 finer Christian people it is hard to find. Truly, Mr. 
 White is one of the leading citizens, ever ready to help 
 with his time and money in any cause for the good of 
 the county or its people. A big-hearted, broad-minded 
 man is Charley White. He is a booster for good roads 
 and public schools. Was one of the first to become in- 
 terested in the rural telephone. He is a wide-awake, ag- 
 gressive, progressive man. 
 
 GEORGE W. WILSON. 
 
 Was born in Tennessee on the 24th day of September, 
 1852, son of Solomon H. and Mary M. (Bell) Wilson. 
 They were both natives of Tennessee and were married 
 there. They were farmers in their native state and came 
 direct to Dade County in 1857 and settled on a partly 
 improved 160 acres a few miles northwest of where Ever- 
 ton now stands. They stayed there about two years, then 
 traded for 270 acres on Lynn Branch, and lived there 
 the remainder of their days. He had retired from active
 
 364 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLS 
 
 business and lived for a while in Everton, but eventually 
 returned to the farm, where he died in 1896. His wife 
 lived until 1906, when she died, also at the farm. There 
 were 15 children in this family, three dying in infancy: 
 
 (1) John S., now deceased. 
 
 (2) George W., the subject of this sketch. 
 
 (3) W. 0. (see sketch.) 
 
 (4) Dr. C. F., now located in Memphis, Tex. 
 
 (5) J. G. (see sketch.) 
 
 (6) S. H., now deceased. His widow lives in Ever- 
 ton. 
 
 (7) Albert L., lives in Springfield. 
 
 (8) Elender Jane, now deceased. Was the wife of 
 Judge John M. Landers. 
 
 (9) Eliza Ann, now Mrs. Ewing Oarlock. 
 
 (10) Mary L., now the wife of W. L. Roark of 
 Aurora, Mo. 
 
 (11) Victoria P., now Mrs. J. E. Gyles of Here- 
 ford, Tex. 
 
 (12) Veda P., widow of Albert Morris (see sketch). 
 Solomon H. Wilson was a prominent Democrat, but 
 
 never held office. He ran for Representative on the Dem- 
 ocratic ticket in 1884, but was defeated. He was a mem- 
 ber of the Presbyterian church, belonged to the Masonic 
 lodge at Dadeville, and served in the militia during the 
 war. 
 
 George W. Wilson remained at home until 22 years 
 of age, received his schooling in the country schools of 
 Dade County. He farmed on his own account for about 
 two years, then entered the mining business in the McGee 
 district, after which he entered the mercantile business 
 at the old Cross Roads, one mile northeast of Everton. 
 He remained at this point for five years, then moved his 
 stock to Everton in 1881. He was in company with W. Y 
 McLcrnore, who later sold out to J. G. Wilson, after 
 which the business was conducted in the name of Wilson 
 Bros. In 1889 George W. Wilson sold out his interest in 
 the store to his father and brother and started a private 
 bank under the name of "Bank of Everton," which
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 365 
 
 he conducted as a private institution for 25 years. In 
 1914 it became incorporated for $25,000, with George W. 
 Wilson as President; W. Y. McLeraore, Vice President- 
 Monte Poindexter, Cashier, and Clarence McLemore, As- 
 sistant Cashier, who are the officials at the present time. 
 For a number of years this bank was known as the 
 largest private bank in Southwest Missouri, the deposits 
 averaging more than $200,000, and with a total footing 
 in excess of $250,000. 
 
 George W. Wilson was married February 15th, 1857, 
 to Miss Fannie McLemore, a native of Dade County, Mis- 
 souri, daughter of Archibald McLemore. They have no 
 children. Mr. Wilson is an extensive farmer as well as 
 a banker. He is the owner of more than 600 acres of 
 farm land, all in Dade County except 91 acres in Law- 
 rence County. He makes a specialty of apple orchards, 
 and his shipments in carload lots run away up into the 
 thousands of bushels. 
 
 Mr. Wilson is a public-spirited citizen and has been 
 identified with every movement which has had for its 
 object the betterment of Everton and vicinity. Good 
 roads and good schools have been the special objects 
 of his devotion. In a financial way his value to the 
 community can hardly be estimated. In politics Mr. 
 Wilson is a Democrat, but too busy to seek or hold office. 
 Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian 
 church and active in its benevolences. He is a member 
 of the Masonic fraternity, holding membership at Everton. 
 Since the incorporation of the Bank of Everton Mr. Wil- 
 son has found more time for outdoor recreation, which 
 he has taken advantage of, to the great benefit of his 
 health as well as to the betterment of his farming enter- 
 prises. Mr. Wilson is the owner of one of the fine homes 
 in Everton, the comfort of which he enjoys quite as 
 much if not more than the strenuous occupation of mak- 
 ing money.
 
 366 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 WILLIAM OREGON WILSON. 
 
 There is no more prominent farmer and citizen in 
 Dade County than W. 0. Wilson of Polk Township. He 
 was born in Monroe County, Tennessee, February 4th, 
 1855, a son of Solomon H. and Mary (Bell) Wilson. Both 
 the Wilsons and Bells were pioneer settlers of Dade 
 County. Solomon Wilson came overland to Dade County 
 in the year 1857. Wm. ()., of this review, remained at 
 home until he was 22 years of age, and had the usual 
 experiences of the farmer boy. He first started for him- 
 self on 79 acres of land in Polk Township, which he had 
 bought, and on this he lived for two years, and after im- 
 proving it, sold out and bought 200 acres where he now 
 lives. In the meantime he had married Miss Sallie Car- 
 lock on March 28th, 1877. She is a daughter of L. L. 
 Carlock, who was a very early settler of this county, and 
 of whom a sketch will be found elsewhere in this work. 
 To Mr. and Mrs. Wilson have been born three children, 
 as follows: Lula, born April 4th, 1880, married J. S. 
 Whitaker, a lumber merchant of Walnut Grove, and they 
 have six daughters, namely, Joe, Francis, Helen, Ruth, 
 June, Virginia; James H. Wilson, born May 28th, 1882, 
 is at home and in partnership with his father; Evalyn, 
 born April 2nd, 1885, married Dr. C. A. TCowe of Lamar, 
 Mo., and they have one daughter, Elizabeth, born May 
 Gth, 1916. 
 
 When Mr. Wilson first bought his present original 
 farm it was little improved, and he went to work with a 
 will to get it in shape; he had to clear and fence it. He 
 cleared 110 acres and fenced with rails. There was a 
 small log house on the place, arid to this he added a frame 
 addition, and here they lived until 1905, when lie built 
 a beautiful nine-room residence, modern in every way, 
 including a bathroom and lights. The house is sur- 
 rounded with a fine grove and well-kept lawn, and is 
 one of the beauty spots of the country. Mr. Wilson is 
 one of the largest land owners in the countrv, for he has 
 greatly prospered with his farming and stock raising. 
 He rio\v has 98(> acres of fine land. It lies all in a bodv
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 367 
 
 and comprises an ideal stock ranch. Here Mr. Wilson 
 raises mules and horses, and feeds yearly eight to ten 
 carloads of cattle and some eight to ten carloads of 
 hogs. His farm is equipped with four silos, with a ca- 
 pacity of 460 tons. This is one of the busiest places in 
 the country, and truly Mr. Wilson is worthy of the name 
 of being the largest stock farmer in the entire county. 
 Besides farming and stock raising, Mr. Wilson has other 
 large interests. He was one of the organizers of the 
 Citizens' Bank of Walnut, and also of the Bank of Ever- 
 ton, and is a director of the Bank of Everton, and he is 
 a stockholder in the Everton Hardware Company. In 
 politics he is a Democrat, but does not seek or care for 
 office, as his large business interests absorb his time, for, 
 indeed, it takes close application and large business ca- 
 pacity to manage such a large business as Mr. Wilson 
 has, and he is well able to do the job as is amply proven 
 by the appearance of things around him. With all his 
 success in life, Mr. Wilson is not a bit stuck up. He is 
 a pleasant, courteous, Christian gentleman. He and his 
 wife are members of the Presbyterian church, of which 
 he has been an elder for many years. Mr. Wilson is 
 truly one of our foremost citizens, and can always be 
 relied upon for help in any worthy cause that is for tie 
 good of the county and its people. A broad-minded, big- 
 hearted man, he is a booster for good roads and schools, 
 and the type of citizen we need more of. 
 
 JAMES G. WILSON. 
 
 One of the prominent business men and farmers of 
 Dade County is Jas. G. Wilson, whose name heads this 
 sketch. Mr. Wilson has had an eventful and strenuous 
 life. He is the son of Solomon and Mary (Bell) Wilson, 
 who came to this county in 1857, overland from Tennes- 
 see. Mr. Wilson was born October 20th, I860, in Dade 
 County, and remained at home until 22 years of age, at 
 which time he entered the mercantile business with his 
 brothr, Geo. W. W T ilson, at Everton, where they opened
 
 368 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 up a general merchandise store, and ran under the firm 
 name of Wilson Brothers, which continued for about ten 
 years, when he sold out to his brother, and then engaged 
 in the merchandise brokerage business at Kansas City 
 under the firm name of Shawgo & Wilson. This business 
 was conducted for ten years, when they closed out, and 
 Mr. Wilson returned to Dade County, and since has been 
 connected with his brother, W. 0. Wilson, in the business 
 of stock raising on the large Wilson ranch in Polk Town- 
 ship. Plere they carry on one of the largest stock and 
 feeding businesses in the country. A complete sketch 
 of W. 0. Wilson and also Geo. W. Wilson, brothers of 
 James G., will be found elsewhere in these pages. Mr. 
 Wilson first married Miss Louise Fyffe, in 1882. She 
 was a native of Dade County, and died leaving two chil- 
 dren, the oldest Mamie, married Charles Brockway, 
 and they live in California and have one child, Charles 
 W.; Clair F. is now living in Kansas, and has a family of 
 four children, as follows: King and Chas. R. are living 
 at homo; there were two children, Glasly and Fay, who 
 are deceased. Mr. Wilson married for his second wife 
 Miss Josie Mason, who died leaving one son, Paul, who 
 married Miss Minnie Bowman and is living in Dade 
 County. On March 27th, 1898, Mr. Wilson was again 
 married, to Minnie C. Peterson, who was born July 26th, 
 1871, in Edgar County, Illinois, and brought by her par- 
 ents to Kansas, where her father was an early settler. 
 Mr. Wilson is now, we hope, settled for good in Dade 
 County, for we need many such broad-minded and indus- 
 trious gentlemen as he. He is a red-hot Democrat and a 
 progressive, hustling business man. Here is hoping that 
 he alwavs remains with us. 
 
 W. S. WILSON. 
 
 One of Dade County's most prominent native sons 
 and farmers is W. S. Wilson of Rock Prairie Township. 
 lie was born September 24th, 1873, a son of Charles and 
 Martha (Hastings) Wilson. Charles Wilson was born
 
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 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 369 
 
 in McMinn, Term., and came to Bade County in 1868, 
 but soon went further west into Kansas, where he took 
 up a claim, and in 1871 traded this for 160 acres of good 
 land in Rock Prairie Township, Dade County, which he 
 cleared and generally improved. In the meantime he had 
 married, in 1869, Miss Martha Hastings, by whom he had 
 one son, W. S., the subject of this sketch. Mrs. Wilson 
 died June l()th, 1878, and Mr. Wilson again married, 
 this time Elizabeth Grisham, but they had no children. 
 Mr. Wilson died January 27th, 1912, and his second wife 
 is still living. He was a Democrat all his life and was 
 in the Civil war, serving in the Confederate army for 
 three years. He was at the eige of Vicksburg under 
 General Pemborton and was twice captured, and spent 
 some time in prison at Morton, Ind., after a capture. 
 He was a fine Christian gentleman and belonged to the 
 Baptist church. 
 
 W. S. Wilson was brought up on the farm and had 
 the usual experiences of the farmer boy, working and 
 attending school. He received a good education and 
 taught school for sixteen years, all in Dade County. De- 
 cember 22nd, 1898, Mr. Wilson married Miss Clara Gris- 
 ham, who was born in Dade County February 22nd, 1875, 
 a daughter of M. H. and Jane (Blakey) Grisham. To 
 Mr. arid Mrs. Wilson have been born five children, as 
 follows: Mattie J., born January 10th, 1901; Nina E., 
 born January 15th, 1904; Thora Maude, born May 2nd, 
 1908; Charles H., born March 12th, 1911, and William 
 Lawrence, born September 8th, 1913, all at home and 
 enjoying good educational advantages. Mr. Wilson is an 
 up-to-date farmer and uses all modern machinery and 
 methods. His fine farm comprises 300 acres of as good 
 land as can be found in the county. On this place he 
 has a 100-ton silo and handles considerable stock to 
 advantage. In politics Mr. Wilson is a Democrat, but 
 has never sought or cared for office, as his large business 
 interests and fine family receive his undivided attention. 
 Truly, Mr. Wilson is one of our first citizens. He is pro- 
 gressive and is always ready to help in any enterprise
 
 370 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 that is for the good of the county. He is a booster for 
 good roads and a friend of our free public school sys- 
 tem. He is a type of citizen that we need more of, and 
 we are proud to own him as one of our native sons. 
 
 CHARLES WINKLE. 
 
 Born in Monroe County, Tennessee, March 18th, 1841, 
 son of Joseph and Mary (Wilson) Winkle, both natives 
 of Tennessee. His father came to Greene County, Mis- 
 souri, in the fall of 1851, and after making one crop they 
 moved to Bade County in 1852 and bought a claim of 
 80 acres from David Waddell, and later added by pur- 
 chase until he owned 220 acres. 
 
 Charles Winkle received 40 acres of land from his 
 father's estate, and purchased 40 acres of the land which 
 his father originally settled. Both his father and mother 
 are now deceased. Joseph Winkle was a Democrat. 
 Charles remained at home until he was 29 years of age, 
 when he married, October 7th, 18G9, Sarah Mathews, 
 who was born April 5th, 1848, daughter of James and 
 Mary (Gilles) Mathews, both born in Coffey County, Ten- 
 nessee. The father died in Tennessee and his family 
 moved to Arkansas, and later to Ozark County, Mis- 
 souri, (then to Gasconade County), and finally, in 1866, 
 came to Dade County. They settled near Hoyle Mill. 
 The mother re-married to a man by the name of Alex 
 Brantley, a native of Tennessee. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winkle never had any chil- 
 dren. However, they have raised several: Nancy D. 
 Brantley from the age of 10 years; she was Mrs. Win- 
 kle's half-sister, arid is now Mrs. Henry Saffles. They 
 also raised Hugh and Newt Burlison. They lived with 
 Mr. and Mrs. Winkle until they were married. They 
 have an adopted son, Loda C. Winkle, who married 
 Delia Ritchie, and they have one child, Charles Bui-ton, 
 born August 4th, 1909. 
 
 Mr. Winkle is a Democrat in politics, and both he 
 and his wife are members of the M. E. church (South.)
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 371 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war Mr. Winkle 
 enlisted in the Confederate army in Company E, Eighth 
 Regiment, under Clarkson. This enlistment was only 
 for state service. He next enlisted in Company G, Six- 
 teenth Regiment, under Captain Stemmons (afterwards 
 a colonel), and served in General Price's division, Par- 
 son's Brigade. He was wounded in the battle of Prairie 
 Grove, but not seriously, remaining in the fight. Was in 
 the Red River campaign. He served till the end of the 
 war and was discharged at Shreveport, La. 
 
 Mr. Winkle is the owner of a fine farm, well im- 
 proved, consisting of 124 acres, good frame house, erected 
 in 1882, with comfortable and commodious outbuildings. 
 He is living in ease and comfort, enjoying the benefits of 
 his industrv and frugality of former days. 
 
 JOHN JAMES WINKLE. 
 (Deceased.) 
 
 Was born in Monroe County, Tennessee, and died 
 in Dade County, Missouri, February 4th, 1910. He was 
 a son of Joseph and Mary (Wilson) Winkle, both natives 
 of Tennessee. His father and mother came to Greene 
 County, Missouri, in the fall of 1851, and after farming 
 there one year came to Dade County in 1852, where they 
 settled near Hoyle Mill. He purchased a relinquish- 
 ment on 80 acres of land from David Waddell, and later 
 acquired title to adjoining land, until he owned 220 ncres. 
 His father in his life time gave John a 40-acre tract 
 of land as a start in life. 
 
 On the loth day of April, 1870, he was married to 
 Xcircissus Catharine Scott, who was born January 29th, 
 1846, daughter of Emerson Scott. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Winkle raised seven children. He 
 served in the Confederate army during the Civil war and 
 witnessed many hardships and dangers incident to that 
 service. A complete resume of his service will be re- 
 corded in another part of this history in a sketch written 
 by Lewis Renfro. In politics Mr. Winkle was a Demo-
 
 372 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 crat. Both himself and wife were members of the Cum- 
 berland Presbyterian church. At the time of his death 
 Mr. Winkle was the owner of 169 acres of fine land fairly 
 well improved, upon which Mrs. Winkle still resides. 
 
 Mr. Winkle was an industrious man, of frugal habits, 
 and a good citizen. He was a member of the Masonic 
 lodge, in good standing, at the time of his death. 
 
 JOSEPH H. WINTER. 
 
 (Deceased.) 
 
 One of Dade County's best known stock men was 
 Joseh H. Winter. He was a man who was business at all 
 times. A man who became one of our most substantial 
 citizens and one whose memory will never die. Mr. 
 Winter was born in Maryland on October 19th, 1844, of 
 English parentage. His father was John Winter arid 
 his mother's given name was Ester. Little is available of 
 the records of his parents on either side. That they were 
 of the right stuff is evident in the fact that their son 
 Joseph was a man, every inch of him. He enlisted in 
 the Confederate army, and, while no records are obtain- 
 able, it is known that he served the cause with honor. 
 He first came to Dade County in 1871, after having spent 
 some five years in Iowa getting a start in the world by 
 working out. When he CM me to Dade he was able to 
 buy 320 acres of land on the prairie west of Lock wood. 
 This lie began to improve. He built a house and lived 
 alone. His stock operations were large and his strong 
 will and determination to succeed bore 4 fruit in abun- 
 dance, for at the time of his marriage he had accumu- 
 lated about 1,000 acres of as fine land as lies in Dade 
 County. He married January 1st, 1884, Miss Lucia 
 Howen, who was born July 27th, lsf)6, a daughter of 
 Charles and Martha (Cummings) Bowen. Her father 
 was a native of Illinois and her mother was horn in 
 Tennessee. They were married in Illinois and made their 
 home in Iowa, and later were for three years in Polk 
 County, Missouri, when they moved to Dade County,
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 373 
 
 where they farmed successfully. To Joseph Winter and 
 wife were born two daughters: Miss Ethel was born July 
 5th, 1889, and is an accomplished young lady, now re- 
 siding at home with her mother; May was born May 5th, 
 1894, and married December 3rd, 1915, to Melville Hunt, 
 a farmer of Grant Township, Dade County. Since the 
 death of Joseph II. Winter, which occurred July 26th, 
 1908, Mrs. Winter has managed the large farming in- 
 terests, and resides in her elegant residence in Grant 
 Township. This fine home was built by Mr. and Mrs. 
 Winter prior to Mr. Winter's death, and it is indeed one 
 of the best residences in the county. The house was 
 built in 1897 and is a modern eight-room dwelling, with 
 bath and large cement porches, and is surrounded by a 
 beautiful grove and well-kept lawn. Mr. Winter was 
 a Democrat in politics and active in the work of his 
 party. He was a fine, broad-gauged man of affairs, and 
 the record of his life so well and profitably spent may 
 well be the inspiration to the young men of our county, 
 for it tells what any man with the right metal and ca- 
 pacity for honesty of purpose and right dealing can 
 accomplish. When Mr. AVinter passed from among us 
 he was counted one of our most wealthy citizens, as 
 well as one of our very best from the standpoint of horn 3, 
 county and state. 
 
 JOHN W. WOODARD. 
 
 The Woodards are among the oldest families of 
 Dade County. John W. W^oodard was born in Rock 
 Prairie Township January 3rd, 1860, son of John Wood- 
 ard and Eunice (Jerome) Woodard. His father was a 
 native of Kentucky, while his mother was a native of 
 Ohio. His father was brought to Dade County by the 
 grandfather of John W. in the early 40 's from Kentucky 
 and settled north of Everton. The grandfather's name 
 was George J. Woodard. He owned several tracts of 
 land in the vicinity of where Everton now stands, and 
 at the time of his death owned 120 acres one mile south-
 
 374 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 east of Everton. He died at the advanced age of 93 
 years. He was twice married, his first wife dying some 
 25 years before his decease. His only children were by 
 his first wife, six in number, two boys and four girls, all 
 deceased. John Woodard, in company with his father, 
 operated a tan yard in the vicinity of where Everton 
 now stands. At the breaking out of the Civil war he 
 joined the Confederate army. He died January 8th, 
 1864, and his widow married George D. Hunts, from 
 Tennessee. She died December 25th, 1879. John Wood- 
 ard was a democrat, a member of the M. E. church 
 (South), as also was his wife. They raised a family of 
 seven children, all born in Dade County, where they also 
 were married. There are four living. John W. was the 
 fifth child: 
 
 (1) William Jasper, a farmer, now living in Howell 
 County. 
 
 (2) Mary Jane, now Mrs. Henry Hunts, of Phoenix, 
 Ariz. 
 
 (3) Richard Newton (deceased), died in Colorado. 
 
 (4) Laura, died at the age of 6 years. 
 
 (5) John W. Woodard. 
 
 (6) Sterling P., moved to Kansas and died there. 
 
 (7) Sarah, now Mrs. Thompson of San Diego, Cal. 
 
 John W. W^oodard resided on the home farm of 160 
 acres in Rock Prairie Township with his mother until 
 her death, then, on the 25th day of December, 1881, he 
 married Lizzie R. Daigh, who was born in Christian 
 County, 111., on March 12th, 1863, a daughter of James L. 
 and Eveline (Willis) Daigh. Her father is still living 
 in Barton County, Missouri, with his son-in-law, Mr. 
 Hastings, at the age of 82 years. Her mother died at 
 the age of 69 years. 
 
 In 1883 John W. W T oodard moved to Elk County, 
 Kansas, where he rented land for two years, returning to 
 Dade County. 
 
 Mrs. Woodard is the second of a family of 13 chil- 
 dren. Her father, James L. Daigh, was born in Law- 
 rence County, and her mother, Eveline Willis, was born
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 375 
 
 in Dade County, a daughter of Rev. Willis, a well-known 
 minister of the gospel: 
 
 (1) Willis Daigh, a farmer residing in South. Town- 
 ship. 
 
 (2) Mrs. John W. Woodard. 
 
 (3) Richard T., lives west of Pennsboro. 
 
 (4) Charles, died at the age of 10 years. 
 
 (5) Mary, now Mrs. Buster Hastings of Barton 
 county. 
 
 (6) George, died at the age of 38 (was killed) left 
 wife and three children. She was Miss Ella Ruyle, a 
 native of Lawrence county, and now lives in Los Angeles, 
 Calif. 
 
 (7) John Harvey, now living in Kansas. 
 
 (8) Francis Elmer, a farmer of South Township. 
 
 (9) Leslie, a farmer in Dade county. 
 
 (10) Alva, lives in Webb City. Twin sister died in 
 infancy. 
 
 (12) Amanda, now Mrs. Frank Grewell, a farmer of 
 Dade County. 
 
 (13) Jesse, died at the age of 28 years. Was twice 
 married. First wife, Alta Mitchell, a native of Dade 
 County. Second wife, Laura White of Greene County. 
 
 John W. Woodard and wife are the parents of fi /o 
 children, three of whom are living: 
 
 (1) Charles E., born November 23rd, died January 
 1st, 1885. 
 
 (2) W. Roy, born February 22nd, 1884, married 
 Bertha Gideon, a native of Barton county, Mo. He is 
 now farming in Barton county, has one child, Wava, born 
 March 26th, 1914. 
 
 (3) Neva G., born December 3rd, 1887, married 
 Richard Hill, a farmer of Lawrence County, Mo. Two 
 children were born to them, one baby named Donald died 
 in infancy and Ralph Harold, born December 22nd, 1914. 
 
 (4) Lela B., born August 15th, 1893. 
 
 (5) Baby, died in infancy. 
 
 On his return from Kansas in 1885, John W. Wood- 
 ard purchased a partly improved 80 acres of land in South
 
 376 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Township, which he immediately proceeded to put in 
 first class shape. In 1891 he erected a fine 8-room house 
 and in 1907 he added a splendid barn. Mr. Woodard 
 was prosperous and bought an adjoining 70 acres of 
 land. His farm now consists of 150 acres, fenced, cross- 
 fenced, well watered with branch and four wells, and 
 especially improved for raising hogs. 
 
 Mr. Woodard is engaged in general farming, raises 
 cattle, hogs and mules and is living easy. He is ex- 
 perimenting with alfalfa. He and his family are members 
 of the Christian church, worshiping at Antioch. Mr. 
 Woodard is a democrat, has served as Justice of the 
 Peace six years, a member of the Township board four 
 years and as school director for sixteen years. During 
 most of those years he was clerk of the board. He is a 
 member of the Odd Fellow lodge at Everton, and for two 
 years the family resided in Greenfield where the daughter 
 attended High School. 
 
 Mr. Woodard is a man who never frets or worries. 
 He takes life easy and tries to make the best out of every 
 aggravating situation. He is respected by his neighbors 
 and friends and is always ready to lend a helping hand 
 to those who are in trouble or distress. 
 
 JOHN A. WOODY. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Mo., December 28th, 1855, 
 a son of James C. and Eliza (Alexander) Woody, both of 
 whom were natives of Tennessee. His father was born 
 in Tennessee, May 19th, 1824, was married to Eliza 
 Alexander in that state and came to Missouri in 1850. 
 They made the trip overland with a party of emigrants, 
 being six weeks on the road. His first purchase of Dade 
 county soil consisted of 160 acres but prosperity enabled 
 him to add another 160 acres before his death. At the 
 time of his coming to Missouri, James C. Woody had one 
 daughter, Lorina, who afterward married Alonzo Buchan- 
 an and raised a family of four children. One son, James 
 Buchanan now lives in Springfield.
 
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 MR. AND MRS. JOHN Me, PATTERSON.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 377 
 
 James C. Woody died in September, 1880, his wife, 
 Eliza Woody, died September 18th, 1908. 
 
 John A. Woody was the 4th of a family of eight 
 children : 
 
 (1) Lorina, mentioned above. 
 
 (2) Catherine, first married to Henry Maxwell. 
 After his death she was married to Rolla Freeman and 
 now they reside in Idaho. 
 
 (3) Oliver, a farmer living near Golden City, Barton 
 county. They have two children, L. Laverne and Maude. 
 
 (4) John A. Woody. 
 
 (5) James Wesley, married Margaret Dodson and 
 raised two children. He is now deceased, his widow 
 lives in Colorado. 
 
 (6) Charles E., married Buela Porter of West 
 Plains. He is now a regular practicing physician at 
 Springfield but was formerly prominent in Dade county. 
 
 (7) Alice Elnora, died at the age of 26. She was 
 a Dade County teacher, and at one time was a member of 
 the Greenfield High School faculty. 
 
 (8) Cordie F., married James Yarbro, now of 
 Springfield. They have four children, Gladys, Leslie, 
 Elizabeth and James Edward. 
 
 John A. Woody and Mary Magdaline (Kimble 1 "> 
 Woody were married December 5th, 1882. She was born 
 February 20th, 1861, a daughter of Henry and Cynthia 
 Ann (Humbert) Kimbler who were married in East 
 Tennessee July 30th, 1846, came to Dade County in 1853. 
 They bought 80 acres of land and lived thereon. He was 
 a soldier in the civil war and died in service, October 7th, 
 1861. She died May 17th, 1898. Of their seven children, 
 Mrs. Woody was the only girl. The others are: 
 
 (1) Samuel, married Sarah Boyd. Lives near Hul- 
 ston Mill and has two children. 
 
 (2) William, married Mary L. Wright. He died 
 September 21st, 1892 leaving a large family. He was 
 twice married, his second wife, Mary Jane (Wright) is 
 still living on the farm in Polk Township. 
 
 (3) Anderson Riley, died when 5 years of age.
 
 378 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (4) Joseph A., died at the age of 27 years. 
 
 (5) Henry A., now living in Oklahoma. Married 
 Margaret Goose and raised a large family. 
 
 (6) John Harvey, died in infancy. 
 
 (7) Thomas David (a twin of Mrs. Woody) died 
 August 9th, 1883, married Orlena Stockton, one child 
 which died in infancy. 
 
 Mr. Woody and wife were the parents of three chil- 
 dren: 
 
 (1) James Albert, died in infancy. 
 
 (2) John C., born February 7th, 1890, died age 5 
 months. 
 
 (3) Anna May (twin) born February 7th, 1890, 
 married Howard Farmer, a farmer and teacher. They 
 have two children: John Howard, born April 12th, 1914 
 and Samuel, born June 29th, 1917. Anna May was a 
 teacher in the Bade County schools for a few years prior 
 to her marriage. 
 
 John A. Woody and wife are members of the Cum- 
 berland Presbyterian church. He is a republican in pol- 
 itics. His father served in the militia during the war. 
 Mr. Woody spent 13 years in Greenfield, returning to his 
 farm in 1913. 
 
 Mr. Woody owns and resides upon a fine farm of 100 
 acres a few miles northeast of Greenfield. It is improved 
 with two dwelling houses, one being occupied by Howard 
 Farmer, his son-in-law. They do a general farming busi- 
 ness, the entire tract being in cultivation. Mr. Woody 
 has owned this farm since 1884 and has placed all the 
 improvements thereon. 
 
 Mr. Woody is an exemplary citizen, being vitally in- 
 terested in the general welfare of the county. He is a 
 leader for good schools, good roads and good citizenship. 
 Mrs. Woody died May 13th, 1917. 
 
 JOHN Q. WORKMAN. 
 
 A short time prior to the civil war a colony of home- 
 seekers headed by John Dyer, Sr., was formed at Alle- 
 gehny City, Pa., and known as the "Sylvania Homestead
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 379 
 
 Company" and its agents located several thousand acres 
 of land in Dade County. Each member of this colony 
 was to receive 80 acres of prairie land, 10 acres of timber 
 land and one town lot in the prospective city of Sylvania. 
 The members of this colony were artisans living in the 
 cities of Pittsburg and Allegheny City. The breaking out 
 of the civil war in a large measure destroyed this enter- 
 prise, however a number of its members came to Dade 
 County and occupied the land allotted them but the city 
 of Sylvania was never built. Ross A. Workman, father of 
 the subject of this sketch, was one of the original Syl- 
 vania Homesteaders. 
 
 John Q. Workman was born in the city of Pittsburg, 
 Pa., December 4th, 1861, a son of Ross A. and Letitia 
 (Grazzam) Workman, both natives of Pittsburg, Pa., of 
 Scotch-Irish parentage. Ross A. Workman was a printer 
 by trade and came to Dade County with his family in 
 1867 and settled upon that portion of the original Sylvania 
 Homestead tract which had been allotted to him, in Cedar 
 Township. Being the holder of two shares in the company 
 he was allotted 160 acres. Ross A. Workman spent the 
 remainder of his days in Dade County, departing this life 
 in 1885 his wife having previously died in 1874. They 
 were the parents of eight children all but one reaching 
 maturity. 
 
 John Q. Workman was but six years of age when he 
 came with his parents to Dade County and the next twenty 
 years of his life was spent upon the farm. During that 
 time he attended the common schools of the neighborhood 
 and engaged in general farm work. 
 
 At the age of 27 years he and his brother Ross opened 
 a tin-shop in Lockwood. Here he worked at the bench 
 repairing tinware, polishing stoves and later did con- 
 siderable out-side tin work on buildings, and after three 
 years formed a partnership with his brother Ross and en- 
 gaged in the general hardware business under the firm 
 name of Workman Bros. This firm continued in business 
 23 years and prospered. In the beginning it was quartered 
 in a small frame building but as its business grew it be-
 
 380 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 came necessary to erect a large two-story brick business 
 block with a frontage of 42 feet on Mission street and 
 augmented with commodious storage rooms in the rear. 
 As the years went by, Ross sold his interest in the business 
 to Jacob F. Horn and for two years the business con- 
 tinued in the name of Workman & Horn, after which 
 Mr. Workman sold out to engage in the then new enter- 
 prise of selling automobiles. With keen business. fore- 
 sight he secured the Dade County agency for the Ford 
 cars and his son who was associated in business with 
 him became the agent for the Oakland cars. They have 
 sold these cars by the hundred and in order to accommo- 
 date their ever increasing business Mr. Workman in com- 
 pany with Arthur Smith erected a large two-story brick 
 business block in Lockwood with ample show rooms, of- 
 fice, garage and work shop below and business offices on 
 the second floor. 
 
 On the 17th day of December, 1883, Mr. Workman was 
 married to Dora Scott, a native of Worth County, Mis- 
 souri, who was born in April, 1865, a daughter of T. M. 
 and Elizabeth (Bonham) Scott who came to Dade county 
 in the 70 's and settled on a farm in Cedar Township. 
 Dora was one in a family of nine children. Her father is 
 now dead. 
 
 John Q. Workman and wife are the parents of eight 
 children, one dying in infancy, viz: 
 
 (1) Myrtle, a graduate of the Lockwood High School 
 and a teacher by profession. Has taught a number of 
 terms both in the country schools and in the High School 
 at Lockwood. 
 
 (2) Wilma, a graduate of the Lockwood High 
 School. Taught one term, married Fred R. Heisey who 
 operates an auto-livery business. They have one child, 
 Alildred. 
 
 (3) Sylvia, married John Covert, a farmer, residing 
 near Lockwood. They have two children, Jay and Ken- 
 neth. 
 
 (4) Arden, asociated with his father in auto business. 
 
 (5) Clifford R., works in business with his father.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 381 
 
 (6) Ward, in school. 
 
 (7) Harry, in school. 
 
 (8) Virginia, at home. 
 
 Mr. Workman and wife are active members in the 
 M. E. church. He is an Odd Fellow and a member of the 
 M. W. A. In politics Mr. Workman is a Republican and 
 his official life has been confined to that of Alderman in 
 the city of Lockwood. In business, Mr. Workman has 
 been a success but in social and domestic affairs he has 
 been even more. He has raised a large family of children 
 who are an honor to their parents and a credit to the com- 
 munity in which they live. His home is one of the best 
 in the city and one which he has occupied for more than 
 20 years. In matters of church and school Mr. Workman 
 has always taken a leading part while in business circles 
 his firm has always been looked upon as one of reliability 
 and permanence. 
 
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 ANDREW JACKSON YOUNG. 
 
 Was born in an obscure log cabin in Woodville Town- 
 ship, Greene County, Illinois, December 24th, 1859. His 
 father, Nathaniel Eaton Young was born in this same 
 cabin, September 19, 1833. His grandfather, William 
 Young, was born in Virginia in 1790, of German-French 
 parentage, was a veteran of the war of 1812, and later of 
 the Indian wars which raged in the Ohio valley. He was 
 a member of Dick Johnson's company of famous riflemen 
 and participated in the battle of Tippecarioe. At the close 
 of the Indian wars he settled in Kentucky near George- 
 town. He was a woodsman of the Daniel Boorie type, 
 wedded to winning the wilderness with the rifle and im- 
 bued with the wanderlust of the Cavalier. He was mar- 
 ried to Catherine Ann Lair of Cynthianna, daughter of a 
 wealthy distiller and after a few years emigrated to 
 Greene County, Ills., and settled there in 1830. At the 
 breaking out of the Mexican war he was again seized with 
 the spirit of the Cavalier and entered that conflict as 
 captain of a company of volunteers and served with dis-
 
 382 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tinction till the end of the war. The old army rifle, 
 medals of honor and other souvenirs of pioneer days are 
 still in possession of the family. 
 
 Ten children were born in Greene County cabin, 
 Nathaniel E., being ninth in point of birth. They all 
 grew to maturity and remained near the old homestead 
 till the breaking out of the civil war. Nathaniel E. Young 
 cast the only vote for Abraham Lincoln in Woodville 
 Township in 1860. 
 
 Nathaniel E. Young was married on the 27th day of 
 March, 1857, to Mary Peeler of Bloomington, Ills., daught- 
 er of Abner Peeler a minister of the gospel and a college 
 professor. She was a Colonial Dame of purest Puritan 
 stock, a graduate of the Bloomington Seminary and a 
 teacher by profession. 
 
 To this union were born seven children: 
 
 (1) George Edwin, born March 4th, 1858, in Logan 
 County, Illinois^ married Huldah Slater, was a carpenter- 
 contractor of Topeka, Kas., and died in February, 1890, 
 leaving a widow and one son, Harold. 
 
 (2) Andrew Jackson, the subject of this sketch, born 
 in Greene County, Illinois, December 24th, 1859. 
 
 (3) Annie Melissa, born in Sangamon County, Illi- 
 nois, December 29th, 1861; married W. A. Wiley, lives 
 at Palouse, Wash. They have five children. 
 
 (4) Sarah Ellen, born in Lyon County, Kansas, May 
 l()th, 1S64; married W. L. Mills, a railroad man. They 
 have four children. 
 
 (5) Emily Alberta, born in Douglass County, Kan- 
 sas, September 23rd, 1866; married Fred H. Woodbury, a 
 cattle ranchman and farmer of Osage County, Kansas. 
 She is now deceased. They had a family of nine children. 
 
 (6) William Evans, born in Douglas County, Kan- 
 sas, December Sth, 1868; married Belle Moss. He is a 
 ranchman in Wallace County, Kansas. They have two 
 children. 
 
 (7) Agusta, horn in Osage County, Kansas, April 
 19th, 1871; died single and unmarried at the age of 20 
 years.
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 383 
 
 At the breaking out of the Civil war Nathaniel E. 
 Young moved to central Kansas and was stationed with 
 the Seventeenth Kansas Infantry at Council Grove, which 
 was then the Kaw Indian Agency. He was mustered out 
 of the service at Fort Riley in 1865, and settled at Law- 
 rence, Kas. He was a militant Republican, and with him 
 the war never ended. He moved to the Sac and Fox In- 
 dian Reservation with his family while it was yet occu- 
 pied by the Indians, was one of the founders of the city 
 of Quenemo and spent the remainder of his days at this 
 place. He died in October, 1909, and was buried beside 
 his wife in the Quenemo cemetery, she having departed 
 this life in November, 1887, at the age of 50 years. 
 
 A. J. Young grew to manhood upon the plains and 
 rolling prairies of central Kansas with cowboys, half- 
 breeds and frontiersmen for companions. He was a child 
 of the forest and grew up very close to Nature. His 
 education was acquired largely at home, his mother being 
 a highly-educated woman and a teacher by profession. 
 At the age of 16 years he attended his first Teachers' 
 Institute, passed the examination, obtained a certificate 
 and entered the teachers' profession. He taught school 
 seven years, the last three as principal of the High 
 School at Arvonia, Kas. When the Short Line Santa Fe 
 Cut-Off was built from Kansas City to Emporia he was 
 one of the townsite company that laid out Lebo in Coffey 
 County, and at this place he resided for four years, en- 
 gaged in the real estate and newspaper business. 
 
 On the 4th day of October, 1881, he was married to 
 Laura Emily Bedell of Garnett, Kas., a daughter of Henry 
 E. and Ann (Wiley) Bedell. Her father was a native of 
 New York, following the Erie Canal in early manhood; a 
 veteran of the Civil war, serving in a New York regiment, 
 coming to Kansas in 1867 and settling in Allen County. 
 He died at Leavenworth, Kas., January 1st, 1917. Her 
 mother was a native of Canada, of French-Irish parentage, 
 who came to Oswego County, New York, in an early day. 
 She was the mother of eight children, two of whom died 
 in infancy:
 
 384 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (1) Laura E., born at Bernhard's Bay, N. Y., Sep- 
 tember 2nd, 1862, wife of A. J. Young, the subject of this 
 sketch. 
 
 (2) Annie, married Dr. C. F. Lusk, a prominent phy- 
 sician of Lebo, Kas. 
 
 (X) Mary Frances, a trained nurse, residing at the 
 Knickerbocker Apartments in Kansas City. 
 
 (4) Edith, wife of R. T. Shaw, a traveling salesman, 
 resides at Berkeley, Cal. 
 
 (5) Arthur I., married Rose Bosley of Cooper 
 County, died at Carterville, Mo., in May, 1917, leaving four 
 children. 
 
 (6) Albert H., engaged in the dairy business at 
 Carterville, Mo. Has been twice married. Has five chil- 
 dren. 
 
 A. J. Young and wife are the parents of three chil- 
 dren, two of whom are living: 
 
 (1) Gertrude K., born at Arvonia, Kas., June 16th, 
 1883, received her education in the common schools and 
 High School at Lockwood, Mo., married M. R. Stark on 
 December 25th, 1901. He died at Excelsior Springs in 
 1903, leaving one son, Monte Russell, born December 10th, 
 1902. lie has made his home since infancy with his 
 grandfather, A. J. Young. Gertrude is a stenographer 
 and artistic decorator by profession and usually works in 
 Kansas City. 
 
 (2) Gracie, born at Lebo, Kas., September 19th, 1884, 
 died November 29th, 1888, and is buried at Quenemo, Kas. 
 
 (3) Mabel, born at Lebo, Kas., June 19th, 1886, re- 
 ceived her education in the public schools at Lockwood, 
 Mo., married John Howard Moran February llth, 1907, 
 and now resides at Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Moran is a 
 traveling salesman. They have three children, John How- 
 ard, Jr., Mildred and Laura Bayne. 
 
 A. J. Young commenced the study of law and prac- 
 ticed in the justice courts in Kansas, and was admitted 
 to the bar in Dade County in 1892. 
 
 He came to Dade County in May, 1890, a stranger in 
 a strange land. Without money, without friends and
 
 JOHN O. MITCHELL.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 385 
 
 without employment. He first located at Lockwood and 
 was engaged to teach the newly-organized band at that 
 place. During the months of July and August of that 
 year he taught the band of nights and worked in the har- 
 vest fields and at threshing in the day time. In Septem- 
 ber, 1890, he formed a partnership with William Beisner 
 and engaged in the butcher and meat market business. 
 He followed this business about six months, sold out and 
 purchased the Lockwood Independent, a newspaper of 
 local circulation. After about six months in the newspaper 
 business he sold out and entered the practice of law. 
 
 As a lawyer Mr. Young's success was most gratifying. 
 He was elected city attorney of Lockwood, practiced in 
 all the local courts and was soon recognized as one of the 
 leading lawyers of southwest Missouri. He was instru- 
 mental in organizing the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance 
 Company and was its president for fourteen years. He 
 always took great interest in the Fair Association and 
 was an officer and director in that organization for many 
 years. 
 
 In politics A. J. Young is a militant Republican and 
 has been actively engaged in every campaign as a public 
 speaker for the past twenty-four years. In 1902 he was 
 elected to the office of prosecuting attorney of Dade County 
 and in January, 1903, moved to the county seat. He pur- 
 chased property on East Wells street, consisting of a 
 tract of about six acres, which is well improved. He owns 
 his office building, located near the southeast corner of 
 the Public Square. 
 
 He has an abstract business in connection with his 
 law practice and has dealt largely in tax-title lands. He 
 has lost considerable money in mining speculations, but in 
 business as well as politics Mr. Young is a good loser. 
 
 He served one term as prosecuting attorney and two 
 terms as city attorney and two terms as tax attorney 
 since coming to Greenfield. In 1914 he was the candidate 
 of his party for Congress in the Sixth Congressional Dis- 
 trict, and in 1916 he was the Republican candidate for 
 circuit judge in the Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit.
 
 386 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 Mr. Young has acquired a state-wide reputation as a 
 public speaker, being a lecturer and pulpit orator as well 
 as a campaign spellbinder. In the field of letters Mr Young 
 has also gained considerable distinction. He is a regular 
 contributor to the National Sportsman, the American Field 
 and the Forest and Stream. His story entitled "The 
 Glories of Snoqualmie" was perhaps the most widely-read 
 and commented upon. 
 
 During the year 1909 Mr. Young visited the Alaska- 
 Yukon-Pacific Exposition at Seattle, Wash., as the per- 
 sonal representative of Senator William Warner. He 
 made the trip up the Alaska coast, and many of his best 
 outing stories are based upon sights and scenes taken 
 while on this journey. "In the Maze of the Magnetic 
 North" was written at this time. 
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Young are each members of the Metho- 
 dist Episcopal church, Mrs. Young having been converted 
 almost in childhood, while his religious life dates from 
 1905. He has been a regularly licensed local preacher 
 since 1906, and has visited many churches in various 
 states, lecturing to the Epworth Leagues and religious as- 
 semblies. 
 
 The Pagan blood of his paternal ancestors quickened 
 by war-like scenes from "The Dark and Bloody Ground" 
 of Kentucky has in a measure been cooled by the Puritan 
 influences coming from his mother's side of the house, but 
 after all the real spirit of the man is best revealed in 
 his sketch entitled "The Lure of the Legend" and his love 
 for all that is beautiful in nature by its companion piece, 
 "November in the Ozarks:" 
 
 "When I think of my home in the Ozarks, 
 
 Tn sight of their oak-grown crest, 
 On the banks of a stream with a golden gleam, 
 
 Flowing gently down to the West, 
 Then the loom of life runs smoother, 
 
 And the threads in its golden chain 
 Make bright autumn leaves in the web as it weaves, 
 
 Where the Ozarks meet the Plain."
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 387 
 
 REV. DAVID G. YOUNG. 
 
 Was born in Niagara County, New York, September 
 17th, 1829, son of Uriah and Phoebe (Gregory) Young. 
 His father was a native of Y'ermont, a farmer by occu- 
 pation, and died when David was very young. He had 
 gone to Ohio to buy land, and never returned. His family 
 never heard from him direct, but it was supposed that 
 he had been murdered for his money. This was at a very 
 early date. There were four children in this family: 
 David G., the subject of this sketch, and three sisters, all 
 deceased. A brother of Uriah Young married a sister of 
 Phoebe Young, his mother, and they brought up this 
 family, the mother having died very soon after the death 
 of his father. The brother who took the four children 
 to raise moved to Michigan and settled there in the early 
 30 's, and both died there. They were located in Genessee 
 County and David was brought up on a timbered farm, 
 which he helped to clear and place in cultivation. He 
 received his schooling in the common schools of Michigan. 
 He started in life for himself at the age of 20 years, work- 
 ing out for various farmers in clearing up timber land, 
 which occupation he followed up to the time of his mar- 
 riage, which occurred first in 185(5 to Margaret Pratt, a 
 native of Michigan. She was the mother of one child, 
 which they named Margaret, and died the day after the 
 birth of the daughter. The daughter afterward married 
 a man by the name of Holly, and raised a family of six 
 children, all living but one. She lives at Silverton, Wash. 
 
 David G. Young, for his second wife, married Amanda 
 Roberts, April 18th, 1861, a native of Illinois. She died 
 in February, 1890, in Dade County, leaving seven children: 
 
 (1) Emma, now Mrs. W. S. Ayres of Westfield, 
 Mass. She was a missionary to China for six years. 
 
 (2) John, now lives in St. Clair County, Missouri, 
 a minister of the Baptist church, and a graduate of Ozark 
 College, Greenfield. 
 
 (3) William, supposed to be living somewhere in 
 west, whereabouts unknown. He is a surveyor by pro- 
 fession.
 
 388 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 (4) Susie, married J. F. Duden of Springfield, Mo. 
 She died in October, 1916. 
 
 (5) James R., lives in Blackfoot, Idaho. Is county 
 surveyor and a prominent man in that locality. 
 
 (6) Clarence (now deceased), was in the Regular 
 Volunteer army during the Spanish-American war. Died 
 in Blackfoot, Idaho, where he enlisted. 
 
 (7) Ida, a prominent teacher in Brooklyn, N. Y., 
 where she has been for the past nine years. 
 
 For his third wife D. G. Young married Cora Casey, 
 on the 28th day of April, 1892, a native of Illinois, born 
 September 18th, 1844, daughter of Blackford and Susanna 
 (Johnson) Casey, who came to Barton County, Missouri, 
 in 1874 and settled in Golden City. They were farmers by 
 occupation and both are now deceased. He died in De- 
 cember, 1892, and she died in 1896. 
 
 D. G. Young was a farmer in early life, but was en- 
 gaged in the mercantile business in Illinois at the breaking 
 out of the Civil war. He enlisted at De Soto, 111., August 
 12th, 1862, in Company D, Eighty-first Illinois Volunteer 
 Infantry, as duty sergeant, which rank he held till Feb- 
 ruary 22nd, 186-3, when he was promoted to second lieuten- 
 ant of Company D, and on March 18th was promoted to 
 first lieutenant, and on May 22nd, 1863, was promoted to 
 captain, being three commissions in three months. He 
 saw active service in the battles of Port Gibson, Miss.; 
 Raymond, Miss., where he was wounded in the leg and 
 laid up for six months, during which time he was cap- 
 tured while in the hospital, and paroled and sent to the 
 parole cam}> at St. Louis, where he remained until Octo- 
 ber, 1863. He re-entered the service and operated around 
 Vicksburg. Was in the Red River expedition under General 
 Banks, and helped to capture 400 prisoners at Ft. Deruse 
 on Red river. 
 
 lie was at Guntown, Miss., under General Siurges, 
 and was captured and sent to Macon, Ga., where he re- 
 mained three or four months. Afterwards he was sent 
 to Savariah, Ga., for a short time, then to Charleston, 
 S. C., then to Columbia, S. C., where he remained till
 
 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 389 
 
 March 1st, 1865, when lie was exchanged and sent to St. 
 Louis, where he received his final discharge May 15th, 
 1865. 
 
 He returned home and went to farming until 1870, 
 during which time he was Superintendent of the schools 
 of Williamson county, Ills., for four years. He came to 
 Dade County in 187U and settled on a farm he had pre- 
 viously bought in Cedar Township, consisting of 40 acres, 
 where he lived for four years. In 1874 he was elected 
 Circuit Clerk and Recorder of Dade County and moved to 
 Greenfield where he remained in office eight years. In the 
 meantime he had bought a farm of 196 acres in Center 
 Township to which he moved after his term of office ex- 
 pired, where he lived until 1896 when he retired to Golden 
 City, having sold his farm prior to that date. He now 
 lives a happy, retired life in Golden City where he owns a 
 comfortable home presided over by the faithful wife and 
 surrounded by a host of friends. 
 
 David G. Young is a member of the Baptist church 
 and a preacher of that organization, having been engaged 
 in minsterial duties more or less, both in Illinois and Mis- 
 souri since 1865. He is a man whose life has been de- 
 voted to doing good, lie was pastor of the Baptist con- 
 gregation in Greenfield when their present church house 
 was built and it was largely due to his efforts that its 
 building was made possible. In addition to the many 
 thrilling incidents which occurred during the civil war, D. 
 G. Young had been something of a "Soldier of Fortune" 
 prior to that date. In the fall of 1851 he embarked at New 
 York city for a trip around Cape Horn to the Golden 
 Sands of California. For two long years he faced the 
 dangers and privation incident to life in a western mining 
 camp and returned to civilization with $1,500, of the yellow 
 metal in his belt. Three characteristics have marked the 
 life of David G. Young undaunted courage, tenacity of 
 purpose and sterling integrity. Upon this foundation he 
 has builded and btiilded well. At the mature age of 88 
 years he can now look back over the vista of years with 
 the supreme satisfaction of one who has followed the die-
 
 390 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 tales of a well directed conscience along the lines of duty, 
 and feel that he stands acquitted before both God and 
 man. In politics he has always been classed as an In- 
 dependent, voting for the best man irregardless of his 
 political allignmennt, and supporting those measures 
 which in his opinion were right from a moral standpoint. 
 No man ever lived in Dade County who enjoys a greater 
 degree of confidence and esteem than the subject of this 
 sketch. 
 
 ISOM A. YOUNG. 
 
 One of the prominent business men of Dade County is 
 Isorn A. Young of the town of Arcola. He was born in 
 this county September 10th, 1878, a son of J. Monroe and 
 Mary (Darrall) Young, he a native son of Dade County 
 and she, a native of Pennsylvania. They were married 
 here and raised two children namely, Isom A. of this re- 
 view and Lena who is Mrs. James Gass of this county. 
 Isom Young and his wife were very early settlers of Dade 
 and became numbered among our most prominent citizens. 
 They took Isom A. Young to raise when he was six months 
 old and gave him the advantages of a good education. At 
 the age of 18 years he graduated from the Greenfield High 
 School and for two years thereafter he taught school, one 
 year in Cedar County and one in Dade. On February 28th, 
 1899 Mr. Young moved to Arcola and entered the employ 
 of John (). Mitchell, his uncle, as a clerk in his hardware 
 store and in the same year he bought the entire stock 
 which consisted of hardware, exclusively. Since this he 
 has run the business and has made a decided success. He 
 has increased his stock and added implements, harness, 
 furniture, cement and seeds and grain until now at this 
 writing, he carries a stock of $15,000.00 and is doing one 
 of the largest businesses in the county. His stock is 
 housed in a large frame; building 24x60 with a ware house 
 18x24, the property being owned by the Masonic Lodge of 
 Arcola. Mr. Young is also a large buyer of grain buying 
 some seven or eight thousand bushels of wheat a year ac- 
 cording to the crop.
 
 HISTORY OF BADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 391 
 
 On February 28th, 1900 Mr. Young married Miss 
 Mary E. Thomas who was born March 6th, 1878, a daught- 
 er of Nathaniel T. and Louvenia (Cowan) Thomas. To 
 Mr. and Mrs. Young have been born two children as fol- 
 lows: Mary Elizabeth, born November 15th, 1908 and 
 Trula Alexandria born May 2nd, 1913. 
 
 Mr. Young" is a democrat in politics and has served 
 as justice of the peace for two terms. Mr. Young is truly 
 a man of affairs for beside .his large business interests in 
 Arcola, he has holdings of farming land in Oklahoma as 
 well as vacant property in Tulsa, Okla. and is largely in- 
 terested in oil, being a partner in the Mitchell & Young 
 Oil Company of Oklahoma and is a stockholder in the 
 Arcola bank. Fraternally he is a Mason and member of 
 the Modern Woodman of America and the Yoemen. He 
 and his wife are members of the M. E. church in which 
 they are both very active 4 and he is an acting trustee. 
 
 Truly Mr. Young is one of our hustling young business 
 men, he can always be counted upon to help in any worthy 
 cause for the betterment of the county or its people, al- 
 ways progressive in public affairs as well as in his private 
 business, he is a booster for good roads and a staunch 
 friend of our free public schools, a broad minded, cour- 
 teous Christian gentleman and an honor to his tow < 
 county and state. \\V are proud to own him as a nat' 
 son and he is well deserving of the- exceptionally high 
 esteem in which he is held bv all who know him. 
 
 MARSHALL A. YOUNG. 
 
 Was born in Dade County, Mo., December 1st, 1886, 
 in Sac Township, a son of 'William Marshall Young whose 
 complete biography appears in another place in this vol- 
 ume. 
 
 Marshall A. Young lived at home until 21 years of age 
 at which time he bought out the other heirs in the home 
 place of 2-4-0 acres upon which he lived for eight years then 
 traded it for 160 acres in Sac Township and 146 acres ad- 
 joining it in Center Township. It is a splendid farm, all
 
 392 HISTORY OF DADE COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE 
 
 in cultivation and well improved. Mr. Young is an ex- 
 tensive dealer in live stock and a large feeder of cattle, 
 hogs and sheep. He also owns a farm of 120 acres in North 
 Township on the Prairie. It is well improved, well 
 drained and well watered. On the home farm he has a 
 modern house of 6 rooms, running water and up to date. 
 
 He was married on the 9th day of January, 1907 to 
 Edna McConnell, daughter of J. J. McConnell, ex-county 
 judge from the eastern district. She is a native of Mis- 
 souri and they have one child, John Marshall, born Novem- 
 ber 3rd, 1914. 
 
 Mr. Young is an active democrat, and a hustler in 
 business. His wife is a member of the M. E. church and 
 active in community work. Mr. Young feeds about one 
 car each of hogs and cattle each year. He is a booster 
 for good roads, drives a fine automobile and in every way 
 is one of the very best citizens which Dade County affords. 
 
 Finis
 
 KDZ2 TO 
 HISTORY OF DADE OCUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 Published by 
 
 Pioneer Historical Company 
 November 1, 1917 
 
 Index Compiled 
 By Mrs. Wealtha (Chaplin) Scott 
 
 Published By 
 
 Dade County Mo. Historical Society 
 
 Mrs. 2. Hazel (Whitley) Yates, Chairman 
 
 Greenfield, Mo. - 1972
 
 The first book of this tiro volume set contains a Table of Contents 
 covering the historical material in the first 295 pa is. It does 
 not contain pa^o numbers. It is copied here (with the addition of 
 pa^e numbers) for reference 
 
 HI STORY 
 
 of 
 MDE COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE 
 
 From the date of the Earliest Settlements 
 to the present time. 
 
 Together with Departments devoted to the Preservation of 
 Personal Reirdniscenses, Biographies of prominent Persons 
 and Families, Business Growth and Development a History 
 of the Cities, Towns and Villages of the County, School, 
 Church, Lod^e and Club Statistics, with Personal Notes 
 and Observations, Etc., 2tc. 
 
 FULLY ILLUSTRATED 
 Greenfield Missouri 
 
 THE PIONEER HISTORICAL COMPANY 
 
 R. A. Ludwick, Manager 
 A. J, Young, Editor-in-Chief 
 
 November 1, 191? 
 
 ******************** 
 
 DADE COUNTY 
 
 Its History and Its People 
 Prologue i By A. J, Young 
 
 CHAPTER 1 300X 
 
 Western Gate-May to the Czarks - by A. D. States 10 
 
 Introduction to Dade County History - by A. D. States 1? 
 
 Early Indian History - by A. D. States 19 
 
 Organization of Dado County 23 
 
 History of Dado County 24 
 
 CHAPTER 2 
 
 First Land Entries 32 
 
 Early Tettlemonts, by Howard Ragsdale 34 
 
 The Boone Family, by Howard Ragsdale 40 
 
 John Crisp 44 
 
 CHAPTER 3 
 
 Reminiscences of J, './. Carmack 46 
 
 Greenfield and its people in 186?, by Seymour Hoty 52 
 
 Uncle Daniel Wontworth Scott 59 
 
 Early Discovery of Coal in Dade Co, 65 
 
 Samuel J. Iteir, Jr. 66 
 
 The Wheeler Family 69
 
 Military Affairs 7^ 
 
 Civil War Racord, by Raleigh J. Shipley 78 
 
 The Raid of ranch Vfest, by J. './. Car-mack 
 
 The Confederate Veterans of Dade Co'inty, by Lewis Renfro 97 
 
 Greenfield During the Civil War 107 
 
 Kinchcon i-7est 116 
 
 CHAPTER 5 
 
 The Present Court House- 117 
 
 Appearance of Early Newspapers, by A. D, States 118 
 
 CHAPTER 6 i Church History 
 
 Cumberland Presbyterian I'ionoors, by \-!, E. Shaw 120 
 
 The South Greenfield Camp-Ground, by W. E. Shaw 120 
 History of the Cumberland i rosbyterian Church, 
 
 Mabel Robinson 123 
 
 Iftllian Ramsey Bennin^ton 126 
 
 Sbenoozor Presbyterian Church, by A. D. States 129 
 
 Greenfield Christian Church, by A, D. States 132 
 
 Dadeville Christian Church 135 
 
 Antioch Church 136 
 
 First Presbyterian Church, Lockwood, by J. B. Lindsoy 1^4-3 
 
 The Presbyterian Church at Sverton, by './. R, Russell 144 
 
 First Kothodist Church, Lockvood, by A. D. States 145 
 
 Arcola iiethodist Church, by A. D, States 1*1-6 
 
 The Cumberland Presbyterian Church, by A. D. States 147 
 
 The Christian Church at Evcrton, by './. D. Brown 143 
 First Methodist Episcopal Church at Greenfield, A, D. States... 
 
 The Church of Christ at Arcola 150 
 
 CHAPTER 7 
 
 History of Goman Settlement in Dade County, by Fred Fryo 151 
 
 The Dado County Farmers 1 Mutual Fire ""insurance Co. 15^ 
 
 Three Mysterious Murders 155 
 
 5t Railroad Matters 153 
 
 CHAl'TSR 9 
 
 Groonfi.cld G. A. R. Post 163 
 
 John M. Ste;-rtmons Camp, U.C.V. 169 
 
 Oil Follourhip in Greenfield 175 
 History of Garrott Lod^e, iio. 359i A.F. & A.M. at 
 
 Arcola, Missouri 180 
 
 CHAPTER 10 
 
 'Iho Telephone in Dade County, by A, D. States 183
 
 CHAPTER 11 
 
 History of Ladies' Magazine Club of Greenfield 138 
 The Kensinrtor. Club of Greenfield, by Mrs, 17. 3, 
 
 McReyroWs 193 
 
 The Kei: Century Club of Greenfield, by Harriet Jopes 197 
 
 The Magazine Club of Lockwood, by Mrs. A. C, Duvall 202 
 
 The Merry Makers' Club of Lockwood, by Myrtle Workman 203 
 The Wednesday Afternoon Club of Lockvood, by Mrs. Lou 
 
 Grubert 204 
 
 The All Sow Club of Lockwood, by Mrs. '.7. M. Hoel 205 
 
 The Country Roman's Club of Dado County 206 
 
 The Hone Makers' Club of Greenfield 208 
 
 CHAPT3R 12 
 
 Greenfield, "The Gate City of the Grotto" by A. J. Young 210 
 
 South Greenfield 21? 
 
 Lockvood 221 
 
 Evorton 225 
 
 Dade'.dlle 234 
 
 The ToTTn of Corry 238 
 
 Arcola 240 
 
 CHAPTER 13 
 
 Dado County 2rid?cs, by A. D. States 244 
 
 Dado Comity Court House 246 
 
 Dade County Jail 24? 
 
 Dade County poor Farm 248 
 
 County Officers, Members of the County Court 249 
 
 Circuit Court Judges 250 
 
 County Caurt Clorks 251 
 
 Circuit Court Clorks 251 
 
 Sheriffs of Dado County 251 
 
 Prosecuting Attorneys of Dade County since 1872 252 
 
 Collectors of tho Revenue 252 
 
 County Troasurers 253 
 
 Recorders of Deed? 253 
 
 Judges of the I-robato Court 253 
 
 Surveyors 254 
 
 C-APT3R 14 
 
 Judicial History by A. D. States 255 
 
 CHAPTER 15 
 
 General Resources and Statiscics of Dade County 262 
 
 Population Statistics 267 
 
 Surplus Shipments 267 
 
 Public School Statistics 268 
 
 Rate of Taxation 281 
 
 Assessed Valuation 281 
 
 aiAI-^ZR 16 
 
 turcly Pas to rial 283 
 
 A Dado County Autumn, by A. D. States 283 
 
 From an Old Tir.or 284 
 
 Of Interest to Stockman 290
 
 INDEX: DABS CC'JiiTY HCSTOF.Y 
 
 Page 2 
 
 Explanation of Abbreviations and jy-.ools: 
 
 * inrl'ja.ter a picture 
 
 # indite te? a bj.ogrr-j-.Voa"' 'Tk"x: 
 
 m. will probably be r.crc ur.deir'u.ndablo if read 
 1: and 2: indicate velum" 1 ^nd volume 2 
 
 'who married 1 
 
 A.F. & A .Li. 1*180 
 
 Abeel, Thomas F. 1:152 
 
 Acock, John li 34 
 
 Achord Broc. 1:242 
 
 Achord, Snmuol Iil82 
 
 Achord, Theodore 1:281 
 Ackers, Herman 
 
 m. _ _ Morgan 2:196 
 
 Ackers. J, F. & wife 1:133 
 
 Ackers, Mary Florence 2;] 96 
 
 Ackers, Cllie Kadaline 2:196 
 
 Ackers, Thrya ITeoma 2:1^6 
 
 Ackison, r .J. A. It 180 
 
 Ackley School l:2y p - 
 Ackley (Ackelley) School 1:280 
 
 Acuff, Sar.uel li 93 
 
 Acuff, Samuel G. 1: 90 
 
 Adams, Christopher C. 1:355 
 
 Mams, D. 7. P. 1:223 
 
 Adams, Harriet Ida Is 355 
 
 Adams, Inez 1:275 
 Adams, John It 64, Itl?*, 1:135 
 Adams, John A. m. 
 
 Harriet A. Cox 1:355 
 
 /.dams , John M . 2 1 46 
 
 Adams on, Annie Helen 1:304 
 
 Adamson, Don 1)231 
 
 Adamson, Dor. 1:304 
 Adamson, Sduard J. m. 
 
 Slender Smith 1)303 
 
 Adamson, Harlan C. 1:304 
 
 Adamson, Hutton L. 1:304 
 
 .'.damson, John 1: 3:231 
 
 * Adamson, John E. f 2:136 
 
 # Adamson, John E. m. 
 
 Margaret 3urk 1:303 
 Adamson, Jndaon m. 
 
 Nannie Friar 
 Adamson, Luther 
 
 Adamson, Robert T. 1:304 
 Adamson, Sarah Ann m. 
 
 Henry Patterson 2:222 
 
 Adamson, Vencil T. 1:304 
 
 Adcock, nder 1:134 
 
 Adler, G. 1'. 2:255 
 
 Adler, George F. 1 77 
 Adler, Katherine m, 
 
 Anton Raubinger 2:264 
 
 Advocate 1:216 
 
 Agriculture 1:264 
 
 Akin, Robert 1105 
 
 Albright, Edward m. 
 
 Glass 
 
 Alexander, Cora 
 /Alexander, Corry n. 
 
 ..d V'rightsman 
 Alexander, Daniel m. 
 
 Letty Rogers 
 Alexander, Elizabeth m. 
 
 Joseph Bryan 
 Alexander, Elizabeth m, 
 
 John Calvin Woody 
 Alexander, J. M. & Sylvania 
 Alexander, J. M. & wife f 
 Alexander, Joseph K. m, 
 
 Adaline Morris 
 Alexander Mordica 
 Alexander, Preston 
 Alexander, Robert 
 Alexander, Thomas m, 
 
 Temperance Bishop 
 Alexander, Ulysses 
 Algeo, a.nna E, 
 Algeo , Horn & 
 All Sew Club, The 
 Allan see Allen 
 Alice, m. 
 
 Kiss 
 
 Hill 
 
 Allee, Jans m. 
 
 John B. Thurman 
 Allen, A. P. m. 
 
 Iva Rush 
 Allen, Zliza Jane m, 
 
 John Bell 
 Allen (Allan) Joe 
 Allen, Joseph 
 Allen, Leona Kay 
 Allen, Mary R, m. 
 
 Perry H. Taylor 
 Allen, R. S. 
 Allen, Samuel m, 
 
 Grctta Hembree 
 Allen, W. R. 
 Allen, Mrs. tf. T. 
 Allison, m. 
 
 Capt. John Stemmons 
 Allison, A. H. 
 Allison, Ada Bell 
 Allison, Amanda m, 
 
 Columbus Talbutt 
 Alii s on , Andrew 
 
 li 24, 
 
 2. 49 
 Ii239 
 
 1:303 
 1:302 
 
 2:313 
 
 2:168 
 
 Ii239 
 2:216 
 
 1:302 
 1:303 
 1:317 
 1*257 
 
 1:317 
 1003 
 It 279 
 1:224 
 1:205 
 
 2 1 336 
 
 2:336 
 
 2.295 
 
 1306 
 1: 62 
 1:251 
 2: 81 
 
 2: 86 
 1:165 
 
 2: 81 
 1:141 
 Ii201 
 
 1:100 
 1:253 
 1:297 
 
 2 1 232 
 li 32
 
 INDEX t DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 3 
 
 Allison, Bert 
 Allison, C, C. ri, 
 
 Mary SAlliams 
 
 Allison, C. R. It274, 
 Allison, C. R. m, 
 
 Fannie Moore 
 Allison, David F. 
 Allison, David J. m. 
 
 (1) Mary Jane Williams 
 
 (2) Lucinda Weed 
 
 1:299, 1:300, 
 
 Allison, Ehma m, 
 J. T. Ncal 
 
 Allison, Finis 
 
 Allison, Harry Watts 
 
 Allison, Hoyt Ross 
 
 Allison, J. L. & wife 
 
 Allison, James 
 
 Janes ifcsley 
 Joseph It 90, 
 John Ernest 
 Lenorc 
 
 Allison, 
 
 Allison, 
 Allison, 
 Allison, 
 
 Allison, H. 
 Allison, H. H. 
 Allison, 
 Allison, I-!. 'J. 
 Allison, Mary 
 Allison, Mathias 
 Allison, Kathiac v, 
 
 Mary Ami 
 Allison, i-'atthias H, 
 
 H. H. & wife 
 
 1:297 
 
 Ii2?6 
 1:301 
 
 1:297 
 1:298 
 
 2 1 327 
 
 2:20? 
 
 1:297 
 1:298 
 1:298 
 1:147 
 1:291 
 1:293 
 1 296 
 1:29 ; < 
 1:297 
 1: 51 
 1:251 
 
 1:112, 
 
 Allison, Matthias H. 
 
 # Allison, Mathias W. m. 
 
 Mary V. Hampton 
 Allison, Mauc 
 Allison, Kyrtle m. 
 
 Homer Batten 
 Allison, Nora m. 
 
 W, S. Smith 
 Allisor. , Robert 
 Allison, S. S. 
 Allison, Trunan S. 
 Allison, Virginia 
 Allison, W. N. It 274, 
 Allison, T .7esloy K. 
 
 # Allison, Wo cloy I'., m. 
 
 Louann Spocr 
 Allison, :.lifrod K. 
 Allison, ,/illiam Ralph 
 Allisons 1:64, 1: 67, 
 
 Alverson, J. I. Ij223, 
 
 Amos, Williar. i!. 
 Anders, Mary Ellen n. 
 
 Vfi.lli.om HiffTins 
 Anderson, Mary rr, . 
 
 M. D. Morgan 
 Andorson, 3. C. 
 
 1298 
 1:100 
 
 Is 25 
 
 1 55 
 
 1:253 
 It 112 
 
 1:296 
 
 Ii297 
 
 1:300 
 
 Ii297 
 
 li 32 
 1:10U 
 li3CO 
 Ii297 
 1 : 301 
 li?97 
 
 1:299 
 Ii28l 
 1:293 
 It 68 
 1 1 22^4. 
 It 3^ 
 
 2: 86 
 
 2:292 
 1:164 
 
 Anderson, 3. C. & Frances 
 Anderson, Cora Belle m. 
 
 William 0. Russell 
 Anderson, Mcse m. 
 
 Fannie Holman 
 Anderson, John H. 
 Anderson, Mr, 
 Anderson, William 
 Anderson ___________ 
 
 Anderson m, 
 
 Cerilla Hampton 
 Andersonville prison Ii366, 
 Andrews , J , D . 
 Andrews, P. T. 
 Andrews, Judge Pat T. 
 Andrews, W. I. 
 Antens , Thomas C. 
 Antioch Church It 62, 1:64, 
 Apple .tree 
 Appleby & Wheeler 
 Appleby, Amanda m. 
 
 Thos. J. Underwood 
 Appleby, Benjamin li 26 
 1:251, 
 
 Appleby, Benjamin 
 Appleby, Benjamin & Louisa 
 Appleby , Dr . 
 Appleby, Foelix J. 
 Apploby, Foster L. 
 Appleby, J. R. J. 
 Appleby, James S. 
 Appleby, Julius m, 
 
 Mary A. E. Murphy 
 Appleby, M. A. S. 
 Appleby, Sam 
 Appleby, Samuel G. 
 Appleby s 
 
 Arbogast, Krs. Ira 
 Arbogast, Jesse & wife 
 Arbogast, Mrs. Myrtle 
 Arbogast, William 
 Arcola 
 
 Arcola School 
 ' Arcola Views 
 Armstrong, J. K 
 Armstrong, W. C 
 Armstrong, W. J. 
 Arnold, F. D. W. 
 Arnold , Hue 
 Arthur, Leota m. 
 
 Garland C. Mitchell 
 Asbell, Emily m. 
 
 Harmon McFeak 
 Asbell, John 
 Asbell, Fierce 
 Afibell (Aspboll) Pierce 
 Ash Grove Whito Lime Assn. 
 Rev, Mr. 
 
 2292 
 2i291 
 
 2 93 
 
 1: 79 
 li 67 
 1:254 
 
 Ii297 
 1:367 
 1:166 
 
 2:196 
 It 171 
 It 80 
 Iil37 
 It 71 
 1:226 
 
 2t339 
 1:242 
 
 1253 
 2t339 
 
 1: 58 
 1:226 
 1: 82 
 li 90 
 
 It 79 
 
 2 1 199 
 
 It 76 
 
 Rev, 
 
 li 51 
 , 1: 79 
 1:147 
 1:204 
 1:146 
 1:153 
 li 33 
 1:240 
 It 21 
 f 2 i!52 
 1:279 
 1:143 
 1:277 
 
 Iil05 
 
 2:187 
 
 2:151 
 It 34 
 li 33 
 li 51 
 1|230 
 1:150
 
 INDEX} OAD2 Cl'l'KTf :-;7'!V;:-y 
 
 Page 4 
 
 Astley, Thomas 1: 75 
 
 Ayers, A. B. 3 :17S 
 
 Ayors, Audrey Alice 2sl.:7 
 
 Ayers, Bottle Mrs. It 20?, 1,208 
 
 Ayers, Betty 1:206 
 
 Ayers, Mrs. C. H. Ii206 
 Ayers, Claude K. m. 
 
 Betty Florence Litchfiold 
 
 2.137 
 
 Ayers, J. K. It 277 
 
 Ayers, Loota Kathryn 2il37 
 Ayors, Oron Dalo 2tl37 
 Ayers, 17. S. m, 
 
 Emma Young 2 1387 
 
 Babb, J. C. 
 Babb, John A. m. 
 
 Edith A. Cox 
 Babb, Louisa A. m. 
 
 Gohram Smith Mitchell 
 
 2. 9'. 
 
 Babb, Richard Edward 
 Bacon, Boll m. 
 
 King 
 
 li 57, 
 li 51, 
 
 Bailos, John A. 
 Bailey, Mary E. 
 Bailey, D. B. 
 Bailey, Dan 
 Dailey, Dophia T, 
 
 Joseph L. Irby 
 Bailey, Dr. 
 Bailey, Mattio m. 
 
 Harvey rlc'.rton Robertson 
 Baird, D. R. 
 Baker, Andy 
 Baker, Andre;: m, 
 
 Jano Rawhausor 
 Baker , C . , & Co . 
 Bakor, D. B. 
 Bakor, Dr. J, K, m. 
 
 Minnie Kyle 
 Baker, J.inc m. 
 
 Nathaniel '.Jilson 
 Baker, Margaret m, 
 
 N. B. !>i throw 
 Bnkor, Orlando H. 
 Bakor, S. './. 
 Baker, Samuel 
 Baldwin, JUias B. 
 Baldwin, Lottie 
 Baldwin, Samuel m. 
 
 Fannio RUG sell 
 Bales, S. II. 
 Bales, S. II. wifo 
 Bales, Robert A. 
 
 1:239 
 1:356 
 
 1:355 
 It 356 
 
 2,13.9 
 Is 90 
 Iil33 
 1:163 
 
 1:241, 
 
 Ii330 
 2i 22 
 
 2,236 
 1:169 
 1,228 
 
 2,266 
 It 24.5 
 
 1 33 
 
 2 1 131 
 
 1353 
 It 326 
 
 1:253 
 1:253 
 1:141 
 It 78 
 1, 45 
 
 2:289 
 1:242 
 1:139 
 li 60 
 
 .nley 
 
 2t 27 
 
 
 It 242 
 
 1,228, 
 
 2,364 
 
 1:222, 
 
 2, 46 
 
 
 Is 304 
 
 
 1:301 
 
 f 
 
 1:353 
 
 
 1,132 
 
 
 1:279 
 
 
 1,143 
 
 
 1:164 
 
 
 1,108 
 
 Ball, E. 0. 1,277 
 
 Ball, Leonard m. 
 
 Ida Bell Riloy 2i280 
 Ball, Mary 1,146 
 
 Ball, Nancy It 146 
 
 Ball, R. C. 1,180 
 
 Ball, R. C. m. 
 
 Daisy D. Weir 2,358 
 Ballard, Miss L. A. 2t276 
 Ballard, Lucy E. m. 
 
 T. F. Ronfro 2,275 
 
 Ballingor, W. S. 1:233 
 
 Bandy, Mary 2. m. 
 
 Thomas Randolph Finley 
 Bank of Arcola 
 Bank of Evorton 
 Tank of Lockwood 
 Bank of Miller 
 Bank of Pennsboro 
 * Bank of Pennsboro 
 Banker, Willis G. 
 Banner School 
 Barb, P.ov. E, J. 
 Barber, S. H. 
 Barber House 
 Barber, Nancy m. 
 
 Lewis Undorwood 
 Barbour, Edward 
 Barbour, Sevorly 
 Bardman, F.attie 
 Bardman, Ira m, 
 
 Mary J. Shipley 
 Bardman, Isaac 1:163, 
 Barker _ _(Vodatte Ed.) 
 Barker, Alma 
 Barker, Andy Jack 
 Barker, C. '.7. 
 Barker, C. W. m. 
 
 Katie Neale 
 Barker, Charley 
 1 Barker, George Thomas m. 
 
 Mary A. Mason 
 Barker , Helen 
 Barker, Henry m, 
 Nannie Barker 
 Barker, Mary 
 Barker, Nannie m. 
 
 Henry Barker 
 Barker, Noalio 
 Barker, 0. H. 2t57, 1,244, 
 Barker, Robert 
 Barker, Roy m. 
 
 Peachye Glass 
 Barker, Ruby 
 Barker, Ruth 
 Barker, Shell m. 
 
 Mary Spence Ii309 
 
 2,259 
 1, 79 
 1, 79 
 2,311 
 
 2-311 
 1,164 
 1,118 
 
 1:144 
 l12.-<? 
 It 310 
 
 2,202 
 Ii233 
 
 1:309 
 
 1 j 310 
 
 1:309 
 1:309 
 
 1:309 
 Ii309 
 1,250 
 1:309 
 
 2, 51 
 Z- 52
 
 INDEX: DADS COUNTI HISTORY 
 
 Barker, Mrs. T. C. Is 202, 
 Barker, Vfi.lliam 
 Barker, yilliam C, It 309, 
 Barnett, James K. 
 Barnett, Sarah A. m. 
 
 William E, Shaw 
 Bartling, Alfred 
 Bartling , Arthur 
 Bartling, August C. m. 
 
 Alice Dunning 
 Bartling , Betty 
 Bartling, Edna 
 Bartling, Frod m 
 
 Froderica Sundermeyer 
 Bartling, Freda m. 
 
 F, A. Bohne 
 Bartling, Frye & 
 
 Geraldino 
 
 Henry Iil52, 
 
 Henry m. 
 
 Winter 
 
 Mhrlln 
 
 Martin J. 
 
 Martin L. m. 
 
 Bartling , 
 
 Bartling , 
 
 # Bartling, 
 
 Minnie 
 Bartling , 
 Bartling , 
 Bartling , 
 
 Frances Louis 
 Bartling, Millie m. 
 
 Albert Fryo 
 Bartling, Minnie 
 Bartling, Sandmeyer & 
 Bass, James ',}, 
 Bates, A. J. 
 Bates, Elizabeth m. 
 
 Ansel Hull 
 Bates, S. '.7. 
 Battroll, Vernic m. 
 
 E r nest F. Crtloff 
 Battroll, Eliza m. 
 
 Jacob J. Crtloff 
 Bntts, V. M. 
 Baty, m 
 
 Maggie Edge 
 Baugh, John 
 Baxter, John m. 
 
 Thula Cotter 
 Bays , John 
 Beach, i'rs. Goorgie 
 Beach, H. T. 
 Boachloy, Lou it, 
 
 Billy Williams 
 Beal, Ch-rlrs Fay m. 
 
 Doliah Dotson 
 Beal, Charlo.y 
 Bnal, Ejisa Jino m. 
 
 John .. : , ./".cldlo 
 Bcal, George Jhoimn r 
 
 Emily Jar- Cc": cy 
 Beal , Y.^ tha I'an.ar.'L.ha 
 
 1:204 
 1:309 
 
 i?3io 
 
 2: 44 
 
 2:306 
 1313 
 1313 
 
 Ii312 
 It 313 
 It275 
 
 liJLl 
 
 Ii312 
 
 1:224 
 It 312 
 1155 
 
 It 311 
 It 312 
 
 Ii313 
 Ii312 
 
 it 313 
 
 it 313 
 
 It 222 
 It 34 
 lil05 
 
 2 13 
 Iil05 
 
 2,214 
 
 Itl66 
 
 2t 15 
 It 110 
 
 1:353 
 1:279 
 1:277 
 1:277 
 
 2:350 
 1:110 
 
 2,350 
 
 2:35C 
 2:350 
 
 Page 5 
 
 Boal, Mary Doliah 
 
 2:350 
 
 Eeal , Fetor Fay 
 
 235C 
 
 Beal, Thursey Ann 
 
 2:350 
 
 Bcal, William S. 
 
 1: 79 
 
 Bean, C, C. 
 
 It 241 
 
 Bean, Cyrus C. 1:240, 
 
 1:241 
 
 Beard, D. B. 
 
 It 182 
 
 3eard, Willis 
 
 2:273 
 
 Bearden, George W. 
 
 1:25S 
 
 Boarden, Lambert S. 
 
 It 258 
 
 Bearden, Tom 
 
 It 60 
 
 Beattie, Dr. 17. R. 
 
 1:232 
 
 Beckham,CC, 
 
 It 32 
 
 BecicLey, John K, 
 
 1:103 
 
 Bodoll, Albert H. 
 
 2:384 
 
 Bo doll, Annie m. 
 
 
 Dr. C, F. Lusk 
 
 2:384 
 
 Bedell, Arthur T. m. 
 
 
 Rose Eosley 
 
 2i384 
 
 Bedoll, Edxth m. 
 
 
 R. T. Shr.'j 
 
 2 1 384 
 
 Bodell, Henry E. m, 
 
 
 Ann '.5. ley 
 
 2t383 
 
 Bedell, Laura Emily m, 
 
 
 Andrew Jackson Young 
 
 2,383 
 
 Bedoll, Mary Frances 
 
 2i384 
 
 Boem, Jacob 
 
 li 79 
 
 Bcftlcy, Katherine T. m. 
 
 
 Henry Clay Bender 
 
 2:123 
 
 Begley, Sam L. 
 
 It 90 
 
 Behymer, Glonarven m. 
 
 
 Helen Eaton 
 
 2i 13 
 
 Bohymer, Mary Louise 
 
 2: 13 
 
 Bcisner, William It 223 
 
 , 2,385 
 
 Belk, John 
 
 2t 92 
 
 Boll, America m. 
 
 
 Perve Carter 
 
 It 307 
 
 Bell, Anna R. m. 
 
 
 ",7. A. Morris 
 
 It 306 
 
 Boll, Annie 
 
 It 55 
 
 Be]l, Miss Bab 
 
 It 208 
 
 Bell, BetHie 
 
 It 307 
 
 Bell, C. E. 
 
 1:214 
 
 Bell, Mrs. C. S. 
 
 1(201 
 
 Bell, Capt. 
 
 1 i98 
 
 Boll, Caroline m. 
 
 
 Hobbin I'yland 
 
 2:254 
 
 Eell, I>E. Charles 
 
 1:209 
 
 Brll, Cnr.rlos P. 
 
 It 307 
 
 Poll, ^iily 
 
 1:309 
 
 I-r.l, Harold It 307 
 
 , 1:308 
 
 Boll , Henry m. 
 
 
 K: ttlo Dawson 
 
 Ii307 
 
 Be7.1, I-rbjrt 
 
 It 308 
 
 Boll, Pow.rd 
 
 1:309 
 
 Boll, nuV. 
 
 It 309 
 
 Roll, J. H. 
 
 Itl35
 
 INDEX: DADE COOFiZ HISTORY 
 
 Bull, J. W. 
 
 1-2.51. 
 
 Bell, Rev. J. W. 
 
 x:12 r 
 
 Bell, James 
 
 .-.. 226 
 
 * Bell, James <i family f 
 
 2; 344 
 
 -,.' Bell, James .u. m. 
 
 
 Amanda Hurst 
 
 1:3C8 
 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell, Jar.os Silas 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell, Joe 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell, John It 120, 
 
 1:229 
 
 Boll, John 1:53, 1:90, 
 
 1:165 
 
 Bell , John 
 
 It 309 
 
 Bell, John 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell, John ir., 
 
 
 Mary Irby 
 
 it 331 
 
 * Boll, Rev. John f 
 
 2 : 3'^4 
 
 Bell, Rev. John r.. 
 
 
 (1) Elisr. Jane .Mien 
 
 
 (2) Malir.da Wilson 
 
 1:306 
 
 Bell, John 1. m. 
 
 
 Laura Jorornc 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell , Lecnr.rd Fanl 
 
 1 : 307 
 
 Bell, Lizzie r.. 
 
 
 Bo yd ;ia:, es 
 
 It 308 
 
 Bell, Lorinc 
 
 1:308 
 
 Bell, Louis 
 
 1:307 
 
 Boll, M, It 145, 
 
 1:146 
 
 Bell , Marvin 
 
 1:309 
 
 Boll, Mr.ry Ellen m. 
 
 
 Mark Gilmore 
 
 1:306 
 
 Bell, :!ary II. r, 
 
 
 Solop.cn K. ifi.lson 
 
 2:363 
 
 2,366, 
 
 2:367 
 
 Boll, I-Iichaol H. m. 
 
 
 Pina Woods 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell, Nannie 
 
 It 55 
 
 Bell, Clivo 
 
 1:309 
 
 Bell, Oral 
 
 1:308 
 
 Bell, R. A. 
 
 1:166 
 
 Bell, Samuel W. m. 
 
 
 Nellie Jerome 
 
 1*307 
 
 y Boll, Silas r.. 
 
 
 Sarah Elisabeth Grisham 
 
 1.-306 
 
 
 2: 00 
 
 Bell, Silas 
 
 1:30^ 
 
 Bell, Crpt. Silas 
 
 iiio4 
 
 Bell, Silas D. m. 
 
 
 Ir.ez Thonrsson 1:307, 
 
 1:308 
 
 Bell, I. Z. 
 
 itiie 
 
 Bell Toleohono 
 
 1:1^3 
 
 Bell, Tor- pie 3. 
 
 It 55 
 
 Bell, Tcnnccsoc m. 
 
 
 Phil Car-tor 
 
 1:307 
 
 Bell, Tlior..-:.s J. 
 
 1 : 306 
 
 Bell, W. R, 1:176. 
 
 It215 
 
 Bell, Wayne 
 
 1:307 
 
 BeU, miliam A. m. 
 
 
 Elsie Burnr 
 
 1 : 308 
 
 Page 6 
 
 Binder, m. 
 
 
 .Jva L. White 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bender, j'nnette m, 
 
 
 Hu?h L . Hembrec 
 
 2i 81 
 
 DordT, Eicl'nell 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bender, Cail L. m. 
 
 
 C^or^'e Cc;-herd 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bender. Iia.-cld 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bender, Henry Clay m. 
 
 
 X;.therire T. Begley 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bende~, L_ll J .an T. M, 
 
 
 '. f nitlock 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bonder, Lula n. 
 
 
 Frunl: 3 King 
 
 2il23 
 
 Border, /icholas 
 
 1:167 
 
 Bende. ; 5. l'irl 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bonder R.lla M. m. 
 
 
 R. M: afi-ton 
 
 2:123 
 
 Bender. \>r .. It 59, 
 
 1:234 
 
 ItllO, 
 
 1235 
 
 Bender, Dr. Samuel It 57 
 
 li 46 
 
 1:72,2:34 li 51, 
 
 It 54 
 
 lender, Dr. Samuel m. 
 
 
 liary Dawes 
 
 2: 81 
 
 Bonifiol, Rev. T. S. 
 
 Iil49 
 
 Bennett, Andrew m. 
 
 
 Mary Scott 
 
 2i 67 
 
 Bennett, C. H. 
 
 1:110 
 
 Bennett, Elias 
 
 1:226 
 
 Bennett, ilartha J, m. 
 
 
 John A. Hall 
 
 2i 66 
 
 Bennington, Mary m. 
 
 
 John A. Patterson 
 
 221? 
 
 Benni ng t on , Wm . R . 
 
 Iil49 
 
 Bennington, Prof. W. R. 
 
 It 57 
 
 Bennington, William 
 
 2:217 
 
 Benninpton, Rev. William Ramey 
 
 m. Priscilla Wall Iil26, 
 
 "UT.28 
 
 Fontly, Rev. J. J. 
 
 l-fl46 
 
 Berry, 
 
 1:234 
 
 Borrv . Eossio 
 
 2. 51 
 
 Berrj , Cocil 
 
 2i 51 
 
 Berry , Clyde 
 
 2i 51 
 
 Borry, Cynthia (Cytha) m. 
 
 
 Hugh McConnell 2:145, 
 
 Ii3l4 
 
 rorry, Drue n. 
 
 
 J-'.cob L . Glass 
 
 2, 51 
 
 Berry, ilbridgo M. 
 
 1:314 
 
 Ecrry, Fa?ol Ruby 
 
 2: 51 
 
 Berry. Howard H. m. 
 
 
 Elva Grle Shaw 1:314, 
 
 2:316 
 
 Borry ( J. G. li 48, 
 
 1: 51 
 
 Ecrry, J-<ncs G. It 33, 
 
 It 46 
 
 Berry, L'T.^O G. m, 
 
 
 Miry ?irley Ii313, 
 
 Ii3l4 
 
 Eorry, Jaros W, 
 
 It 90 
 
 Berry, Jesse 
 
 2: 51
 
 .INDEX: BADE COUNTY KTSTORY 
 
 Page 7 
 
 Berry, Jessie I . 1:2?0 
 Berry, John L. m. 
 
 Susie Glass 2t 51 
 
 Berry, John Lloyd 2:51 
 
 Berry, Joseph 2:51 
 
 Berry, Mary Aline 1:314 
 
 Berry, !!. R. 1:290 
 
 Berry, Orvy 2:51 
 
 Berry, Ruth Margaret 1:314 
 
 Berry, Shed 1|23? 
 
 * Berry, Thomas H. & wife f 2200 
 
 if Berry, Thomas H. m. 
 
 Birdit Samantha Smith 1:313 
 
 Berrys 1 : 236 
 Berryhill , Sarah n . 
 
 Rev. Samuel Lynch 2i58 
 
 Blcknell 1:287 
 
 Bidstrap, C. L. It 33 
 
 "Bijou" 1:54 
 
 Birch, Birdie 1:320 
 
 Birch, Clayton 1:320 
 
 Birch, D. C. Ii372 
 Birch, Dr. D. S. F. m. 
 
 Amanda I'oore l:319i 1:320 
 
 Birch, Elmer 1:320 
 v Birch, Homer Clyde m, 
 
 Serena Glenn 1:319 
 
 Birch, Howard 1|320 
 
 Birch, John 11320 
 
 Birch, John It 320 
 
 Birch, John 1:274 
 
 Birch, Kyle 1:320 
 
 Birch, Kacie 1:320 
 
 Birch, Ruth 1:320 
 
 Birch, Thadeus 1>320 
 
 Birch, Trixie 1:320 
 Bird, Carrie m. 
 
 Perry C. P^nfro 2t2?l 
 
 Bird, H. C. 1:225 
 
 Bird, Kgnry 1: 32 
 Bird, Lizzie m. 
 
 Thomas Albert Cox 
 Bird, Robert 1:32, 
 
 Bird, Tom 
 Bird, miiam './. 
 Bird, ./. A. m. 
 
 Annie VfLtr.ro': 1:326 
 
 Bishop, Clara 1:319 
 Bishop, Derindah n. 
 
 William KcLcmore 1:313 
 
 Bishop, Eleazor 1:315 
 
 Bishop, Eleanor 1:31.6 
 
 Bishop, Err.-. 1:313 
 
 Bishop, Francis Tom It 319 
 
 Bishop, George 1:315 
 
 Bishop, George 1:313 
 
 Bishop, Ili G z Hattio 1:279 
 
 Bishop, Isaac m, 
 
 Miss \ /hippie 
 Bishop, Joshua n. 
 
 Kiss Comstock 
 Bishop, Joshua m. 
 
 Clara Rogers 
 Bishop, Lucy 
 Bishop, Lucy Ruth 
 Bishop, Margaret 
 Bishop, Martha Missouri m. 
 
 Preston Moore 
 Bishop, Hiss n. 
 
 Fargo 
 
 Bishop, Miss m, 
 
 Stebbens 
 
 Bishop, Pearl m, 
 
 Roy C. Poindexter 1:319, 
 Bishop, Robert m. 
 
 Miss Holmes 
 Bishop, S. M. 
 Bishop, Temperence m, 
 
 Thomas Alexander 
 Bishop, Thomas 
 Bishop, Thomas J. m. 
 
 Clementine Scott 1:316, 
 Bishop, Thomas J. 
 Bishop, Thomas J. 
 Bishop, Thomas Jefferson m. 
 
 Francos Brown 
 Bishop, Thomas m. 
 
 Miss Fargo 
 Bishop, Zebulon 
 Black, Francis m. 
 
 Thomas R^fro 
 Black River Eattle 
 Blackberry Flat School 
 Blackburn, Isral 
 
 Sadie m. 
 King 
 
 Blackf ord , 
 
 Harry G, 
 Blackwell, John S. 
 Blackwell, Mr. 
 Blair, Frame m, 
 
 Louisa Ann Pyland 
 Blair, Jasper m. 
 
 Sarah F. Pyland 
 Blake, Mary n. 
 
 T saac Hembree 
 Blake, William G. 
 Balkey, Catherine m. 
 
 H. H. Grisham 
 Blakey, Jane m. 
 
 M. H. Grisham 
 Elakemore, Daniel 
 Blakemore, J. M. 
 Bleavans: see Blevins 
 Bleitrou, Ed;rard m. 
 
 Kate Meyers 
 
 1:316 
 1316 
 
 1317 
 1:281 
 
 1 319 
 It 319 
 
 It 31? 
 It 315 
 
 1:315 
 2:240 
 
 1:316 
 1:225 
 
 It 317 
 it 315 
 
 1:318 
 
 1:51 
 
 2:240 
 
 It 315 
 
 1:315 
 1:318 
 
 2:277 
 Ii75 
 
 1:278 
 1:105 
 
 2:118 
 2:159 
 2:160 
 
 2, 153 
 2.253 
 
 2:77 
 1:251 
 
 2:62 
 
 2:369 
 
 1:349 
 It 239 
 
 2:170
 
 INDEX: DATE COUNTS El 1 : TORY 
 
 Blevans, A., L, 1:172, 1:17''- 
 Blevans, E. L. lilOo, 1 171 
 
 Blevans, 2. T. 1 :?7t 
 
 Blevans, John lil?2 
 
 Blovans (Bleavans) L. A. 1:174 
 
 Blevans, Rev. L. A. 1:171 
 
 Bloomer, Rev. A. J, 1:231 
 
 Bloomer, J. H. 1:148 
 Blooser, Anna Kario m, 
 
 David Rr.uhauser 2t265 
 Bock, Louise m. 
 
 Charles Frederick Hodde 2:90 
 
 Bogart 1:287 
 
 Bogart family 1:36 
 Boggy Springs Ochool It2?8, 1:280 
 
 Bohne, Christ 1:153 
 Bonne, F. A. r.. 
 
 Freda Partlintr 1312 
 Bohne, Fred m. 
 
 Millie Vonstroh 2:3^7 
 Bohne, Gus m, 
 
 Ida Vonstroh 2:347 
 Bchne, Henry .u. 
 
 Caroline Vonstroh 2:347 
 
 Bohne, Le^ds Iil53 
 
 Bohne, Ruth 1:312 
 Bohne, W. '.J. m. 
 
 Minnie Hodde 2:91 
 
 Bohon, J. \J. 1:279 
 
 Boisseau, C. D. I;i69 
 
 1:175, 1.178 
 
 Boisseau, C. D. m, 
 
 Sythia Jane Gilliland 
 
 2:25, 2-';8 
 Boisseau, C. D. m. 
 
 Alice Gilliland 2t48 
 Boisseau, Daniel m. 
 
 Laura Gilliland 
 Boisseau, Ernma 
 Boissoau, May m. 
 
 fa/. L. Ferguson 2i25 
 
 Boisseau, 0. G. 2:48 
 
 Bokors, Nancy 1:129 
 Boland, John r.. 
 
 Rebecca Hudspeth 2:188 
 Boland, Sarah J, m, 
 
 Martin L. 1'ltchell 2:189 
 
 Bond, Zach H. 1>79 
 Bonham, ^iaabeth r, , 
 
 T. II. Scott 2:380 
 
 Bonneville Co. 1:97 
 Boone, Daniel l:*K)-44, 2:272 
 Boone, Nathan 1:40-^1 
 Bornpohn, Frnd 1:151 , 1:153 
 Eosley, Rose m. 
 
 Arthur J. Bedell 2:384 
 
 Bos tick, John 
 
 Bos^cn, J, F. 
 
 B o tt - , L ur ne tt 
 
 Eow?n, Charlos n, 
 I In r th a C ummi ng s 
 
 Bowen, Lucia n. 
 
 Joseph H. Winter 
 
 Eower, ?, ?. 
 
 Bower's i-!ill 
 A, H, 
 William 
 tfillia-Ti A. 
 
 Bcwcrs , 
 
 Bowers , 
 
 Bowers , 
 
 Bowles 
 
 Bowl.es, Lt. A. C. 
 
 Bo vile s -, Al exander 
 
 Bowles, ^en 
 
 Bowles, Dakalb 
 
 Bowles, Dr. 1:54, 1:55, 
 
 Bowles, Dr. 
 
 Bowles, family 
 
 Bowles, Francis Tiffany 
 
 Bowles, George 
 
 Bowles, J. N. 
 
 Bowles, John 
 
 Bowles, Jane H. m. 
 
 Levin '.7, Shafer 
 Bowles, Jennie m. 
 
 Jud^e L. '.L Shafer 
 Bowles, John H. 
 Bowles, John P, W. 
 Bowles , Jusrin 
 Bowles, Karl C. 
 Bowles, Katharine V, 
 Boules , Mrs , 
 Bowles", Postmaster 
 Bowles, Dr. S. 
 Bowles, Dr. S. B. 
 Bowles, l-'amuelB. m, 
 
 Elizabeth Vaughn 1:321, 
 Bowles, Samuel 0. 
 Sanf ord 
 Jar ah 
 
 1:25? 
 
 1:181 
 1:105 
 
 2:372 
 
 2:372 
 1:215 
 
 1:68 
 1:165 
 2:281 
 1:224 
 1:287 
 1:104 
 Itl04 
 1:105 
 
 1:90 
 1:124 
 1:109 
 
 1:36 
 1:322 
 1:104 
 1:290 
 
 1:32 
 
 2:308 
 
 2:74 
 1:322 
 1:258 
 
 1:90 
 1:322 
 1:322 
 1:188 
 
 1:52 
 
 Bowles , 
 Bowles , 
 Bowles, Thomas 
 Bowles, tf. ?.. m. 
 
 Cora Kimbler 
 Bowles, W. R. 
 Bot;les, i/. R. 1:3 
 Bowles, Vfi.ll R, 
 Bowles, MLlliar. R. 
 Bowling, George E. 
 Bownan, Blanche 
 Bowman, J. W. 
 Bowman, John m, 
 
 Elizabeth Evans 
 Bownan, :;innie m, 
 
 Paul ,-lscn 
 
 1:294 
 
 2:308 
 1:322 
 2 1 249 
 1:258 
 1:258 
 
 1:321 
 
 f 1:24 
 
 , 1:217 
 1:259 
 1:119 
 2:256 
 1:281 
 1:278 
 
 2:73 
 2 1 368
 
 INDEX i DAZE JCUftH HISTORY 
 
 Bowman, Sarah m. 
 
 
 George !/. Hamic 
 
 2:73 
 
 Botmian School 
 
 1:^78 
 
 Bowman, W. H, m. 
 
 
 Luanza Killer 
 
 2:179 
 
 Bowman, Walter 
 
 Is 281 
 
 Box, Dr. 
 
 li?32 
 
 Box family 1:3^, 
 
 Ii35 
 
 Box, Thomas 
 
 1:32 
 
 Box, Vfl.lD.ian 
 
 1:79 
 
 Boyd , James 
 
 190 
 
 Boyd, John U. 
 
 1:90 
 
 Boyd, Sarah m. 
 
 
 Samuel Kinbler 
 
 2.377 
 
 Boyle s, tf. R. 
 
 1:321 
 
 Bozart, Bridge 1.289, 
 
 Is^QO 
 
 Bozart, ITartha 1.289. 
 
 1-.2SO 
 
 Bracks tt, J. L. 
 
 lil4 
 
 Bradford, lB.ll.irjn 
 
 Ii237 
 
 Bradshaw, 0. S. 
 
 Ii2?5 
 
 Braggs, August m. 
 
 
 Lena Rush 
 
 2i295 
 
 Braggs, Leo Paul 
 
 2.295 
 
 Brand, Kaiie 1.2^3i 
 Bramel Ktb m. 
 
 l:27i|- 
 
 Willie Edge 
 
 2il6 
 
 Braniff, T. E. m, 
 
 
 Bess Thurman 
 
 2.338 
 
 Branson, Cant. J. VJ. 
 
 2.73 
 
 Brantley, Alex m. 
 
 
 Mary Giles 
 
 2O70 
 
 Brantley, Nancy D. rc. 
 
 
 Henry Saffles 
 
 2:370 
 
 Bray, John 17. 
 
 1:182 
 
 Bray, John W. m. 
 
 
 Lou Pickott 
 
 2.231 
 
 Brayshaw, m, 
 
 
 Sirin C. fyle 2t255, 
 
 2.258 
 
 Brodon, Dolilia n. 
 
 
 John McLer.oro 
 
 2il^8 
 
 Brewer's, Fir, Store 
 
 1.109 
 
 Brewer, J. R. Iil68, 
 
 1.21^ 
 
 Brewer, L. D. 
 
 1.165 
 
 Brickey, J. C, 
 
 1.182 
 
 Brickey, J. !I. 
 
 1.250 
 
 Brickey, M, J. M. m. 
 
 
 Lucy Russell 
 
 2,289 
 
 Brickey, VJ, D. 
 
 1.2^2 
 
 Bridgeport, Battle 
 
 li?5 
 
 Bridger, '/arner 
 
 1: 79 
 
 Bridges 
 
 1.245 
 
 Brinkhoff, Edna 
 
 1.280 
 
 Brinkhoff , Henry m. 
 
 
 Lizzie Vonctroh 
 
 2,^7 
 
 Brio tow, Edward 
 
 1:79 
 
 Brfcsington, '.^.lliam H. 
 
 1:55 
 
 Brobrugar, George m. 
 
 
 Lizzie Garver 
 
 2.42 
 
 Brock, Danisl P. 
 
 1.79 
 
 Brock, Dan: el P. 2 :79 
 
 Ei-o :knar. , Catherine 2 1 79 
 Brock i-ir. . Farry B. m. 
 
 Chloe Pr.ldridge 2.79 
 Brockr.ar.: J, L. Iil66 
 
 Bror.kr,;an, ilary m. 
 
 Ernest A. Mayabb 2.79 
 Brockn:an, Robert 2.79 
 
 Brock-nan, Robert m, 
 
 Ida Hembree 2.79 
 
 Brockway, Charles m. 
 
 Mamie Ifalson 2.366 
 
 Brockway, Charles W. 2.368 
 Broech, Alice 2.65 
 
 Broeck, D. Wessel Ten m. 
 
 Lula G. Gregory 2.65 
 Broech, Herman 2.65 
 
 Broack, Robert 2.65 
 
 Broeck, Ruth 2.65 
 
 Br enough, Gen. W. C. 1175 
 Brooks, Dr. 1.20, 
 
 Brooks, W. M. m. 
 
 Eula M. Neale 
 Brooks, \J. U, 
 Brookshior, Jesse Irene 
 Broughton, Edward m, 
 
 Lula Watson 
 Brown, A. C. 
 Brown, Ada m, 
 
 Hugh Burch 
 Brown, Adaline m. 
 
 John D, Shelton 
 Brown, Charles Ernest 
 Brown, Clarence m. 
 
 Nora E. Shipley 
 Brown, Dickson 
 Brown, Ed m, Martha Pelts 
 Brovm, Elmer 
 Brown, Eshan A. 
 Brown, F. M. 
 Brown, Frances m. 
 
 Thomas J. Bishop 
 Brown , Frank 
 Brown, Rev. George W. 
 Brown , Henry 
 Brown, Hiram and Betty 
 Brown, Ida 
 Brown, Tmogene m, 
 
 Lacledo Cunningham 
 Brown, J. C. 1.178 
 Erown , J . C . m . 
 
 Ella Dicus 
 Brown, James A. 
 Bro'.m, James H, 
 Brovm, Jerry Calvin m. 
 
 Jane Floyd 
 Brown , Jim 
 Brown, John C. 
 
 2.203 
 1.242 
 
 2353 
 
 2 357 
 1164 
 
 1O24 
 
 2.2? 
 1325 
 
 2.312 
 1.104 
 2 1 228 
 Ii28l 
 1.249 
 1:172 
 
 Ii3l6 
 1O23 
 Iil33 
 
 1.323 
 1O23 
 1:324 
 
 2.19 
 Iil79 
 
 2 1 201 
 
 It 325 
 
 Ii323 
 li!03 
 1.323
 
 INDEX i BADE CO'JN'.l.T 
 
 Page 10 
 
 Brown, Josic m. 
 
 Asa Loveless 
 Brown, H. E. 
 Brown, Ilalinda J, m, 
 
 James T. Watson 
 Brown, Mary m. 
 
 John K. Teagarden 
 Brown, Martha m, 
 
 Isiac Wheeler 
 Brown, Millie m. 
 
 Perry Shaw 
 Brown, Mollie n. 
 
 Archibald McLemore 
 Brown, Mrs. 
 Brown, Rebecca Ann m, 
 
 Charles Simpson 
 Brown, Rev. 
 Brown, Robert m. 
 
 Jennie Dennis 
 Brown, Sadie m. 
 
 Thorias F. Glass 
 Brown, Sarah 
 Brown, Sarah A. 
 Brown, Sarah J, m. 
 
 E. If. Richards 
 Brown, Suirnerville D. 
 Brown, T. L. lil?l. 
 Brown, T. S. 
 Brown, Vida m. 
 
 Emmerson Crews 
 Brown, ',J, D. It 148, 
 1233, Ii228, 
 Brown, W. M. 
 Brown, W. W. 
 Brown, William 
 Brown, William D. m. 
 
 Sarah Ann Gilmore 
 Brownlee, Rev. Edmund S, 
 Brownlee, Miss Helen 
 Brumbach, rr. 
 
 Ella Scrcggs 
 Brunner, Mary m, 
 
 William Koddc 
 Bryan, Harriett A. m. 
 
 William 0. Shouse 
 Bryan, J, S. 
 Bryan, Joseph n. 
 
 Elizabeth Alexander 
 Bryan, Nar.cy m. 
 
 H. A. Gi Hi land 
 Bryan, ',7. H. 
 Bryant, Buster & 
 Bryant, Irene m. 
 
 William L. Killer 
 Bryant, Paul & Rebecca 
 Bryant, W, F. 
 
 
 Bryant School 
 
 itaei 
 
 Ir323 
 
 Buchc-pin. /Jonzo m. 
 
 
 .1 y. 
 
 Lorlna Woody 
 
 2 1 376 
 
 
 ^iiCii'i*' i vi tj^vmes 
 
 Ii90 
 
 2357 
 
 3ucr>;'r i a T ; , Thee 
 
 It 102 
 
 
 Bucnrr.a:., Lt. Thee 
 
 It 104 
 
 1 '357 
 
 Buck, ./. H, 
 
 It 171 
 
 2 1!56 
 
 Buck, J, M. 
 Buck, M. H. Itl64 
 
 , l!l49 
 
 
 Buck. Rev William 
 
 It 149 
 
 Ii323 
 
 Buck?.3y, Rev. 
 
 Ii66 
 
 2 sl46 
 
 Buckner . Re 1 / , 
 
 Ii66 
 
 
 Buckn-or, Nancy E. m. 
 
 
 Is 190 
 
 Be^jarin Ragsdale 2|260 
 
 , 2t262 
 
 
 Euf f-?.l > springs 
 
 1 35 
 
 Iil24 
 
 Buffngtcn, Clara 
 Bulfinrrton, Dorothy 
 
 Ii306 
 1*305 
 
 , 
 
 Bufiingtcn, Elisha m. 
 
 
 2tl4o 
 
 Rath "mart 
 
 It 304 
 
 9 . Cl 
 
 Buffington, Frances 
 
 Ii306 
 
 ^.t 51 
 lilBO 
 1:148 
 
 Buffington, Josephine m. 
 Dr. John R. Newman 
 
 It306 
 
 
 Buffington, Lula R. m. 
 
 
 1323 
 
 Dee Pipkin 
 Buffington, Maggie n. 
 
 1305 
 
 It 90 
 It 174 
 1175 
 
 J. P. Mason 
 Buffington, Miller G. m. 
 ;JLpha Mitzell 
 
 Ii306 
 
 Ii325 
 
 Buffington, Monti e Ruth 
 Jessie Douthart 
 
 m. 
 Ii906 
 
 Ii25l 
 
 1249 
 
 Buffington, Walter 
 # Buffington, Walter m, 
 Josephine Gentry 
 
 11250 
 It304 
 
 T ,19$ 
 
 Buffington, Walter 
 
 Ii306 
 
 It323 
 
 11132 
 1209 
 
 2298 
 2i90 
 
 2.313 
 It 165 
 
 2 1 313 
 
 Iil39 
 lillO 
 
 2130 
 2180 
 It 252 
 
 Buffington, Ifilliam E.l|305,l306 
 
 Buford, Stant 
 Bullington, Henry m, 
 
 Julia A. Jones 
 Bunker Hill, Battle 
 Bunker Kill School 
 Bunker, Mark 
 Burch, Corinne 
 Burch, George 
 Burch, Hugh m. 
 
 Ada Brown 
 Burch, James 
 Burch, Justin 
 Burger, Mrs. Sidney 
 Burk, John & Sarah 
 3urk, Margaret m, 
 
 John E. Adamson 
 Burkett, Mrs. H. A. 
 Burloyson 
 Burleyson, Aaron 
 Burleyson, Dave 
 Burleyson, T. J, 
 Burlyson, T. W. 
 
 it 105 
 
 2il07 
 
 It 316 
 It 280 
 
 It 324 
 
 It 324 
 li325 
 1:325 
 1 204 
 
 It 165 
 
 Burleyson, Dr. T. W. 1228, Ii229
 
 INDEX DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 11 
 
 BurHs, George Ii260 
 
 Burlison, Hugh 2i3?0 
 
 Bur li son, Newt 23?0 
 Burne, Elsie m. 
 
 tt.lliam A, Boll It 308 
 
 Burnes, David L. It 76 
 
 Burnett, Ins 1:281 
 
 Burnett, W. L, Jr. It 262 
 
 Burney, D. E. It 275 
 Burney, Estella F. ra. 
 
 Elmer Dilley 2i221 
 
 Burney, M, A. 12?5 
 
 Burns, David P. It 79 
 
 Burns, Mrs. David It40 
 
 Burns, Israel U. 1:79 
 Burns, J. N. 1|223, 2t46 
 
 Burns, Proctor M. It 79 
 Burnsidc, llollie m. 
 
 John Martin Miller 2 1 1-31 
 
 Burris, Jasper It 75 
 Burton, Arthusa Ann m. 
 
 Robert Lee Friar It 328, ?i33 
 Burton, Arthusie ra. 
 
 Monroe Xysrs It 330 
 
 Burton, Charles G. It 251, 
 
 2t337 
 
 Burton, Christopher V7, 
 
 It 328 
 
 Burton, David 
 
 lt^25 
 
 Burton, Delphi a Maud 
 
 1330 
 
 Burton, Ernie 
 
 1O30 
 
 Burton, J. L r , Itl71, 
 
 Itl70 
 
 Burton, J. Milo 
 
 1O30 
 
 Burton, James Franklin 
 
 1O27 
 
 Burton, Janos P, 
 
 1O30 
 
 Burton, James Vfl.lliam 
 
 It 3?- 8 
 
 # Burton, John D. n. 
 
 
 Icy P. Jrby 
 
 1329 
 
 1027, 
 
 1 : 328 
 
 Burton, John 'J. 
 
 1O30 
 
 Burton, Joseph 3. 
 
 1 1 323 
 
 Burton, Lemuel L. 
 
 It 323 
 
 Burton, Loucesy 
 
 1O30 
 
 Burton, I'ilo 11. 
 
 
 MarySusr.n Hood It 325 
 
 , 2:33 
 
 Burton, Otto Bland 
 
 1(327 
 
 Burton, Fairlee 
 
 1O30 
 
 Burton, R. ". 
 
 It276 
 
 i 4 Burton, RoVo^t .7. m. 
 
 
 Etta K. "Jithrcw 
 
 It 32 5 
 
 
 lt32P 
 
 Burton, Robert "./. 
 
 1:330 
 
 Burton, Samuol II. 
 
 1 1 32f 
 
 Bur ten , Cnr.ul V/i throw 
 
 1 1 3^-7 
 
 V Burtcr, Ihcr.ac :/. 
 
 It326 
 
 Burton, Tho. r .ar ',}, 
 
 It 330 
 
 .Burton, ."i.lk';r 
 
 2O3 
 
 Burton, ".. p .llard Thomas 
 
 It327 
 
 Busor, Frjnorick 
 
 1:1-4 
 
 Buser, LT. John 
 
 1224 
 
 Bush, John It 277 
 
 Business Man's Produce Co. It 324 
 Buster & Bryant lillO 
 
 Buster, Col. 1:97, lilOl 
 Butcher, Howard It 279 
 
 Butcher, W. A. It 279 
 
 Butler, Angeline m. 
 
 Grigsby Rector 2:9i 
 B,utler, James Jr. 
 Butler, Rhoda m. 
 
 Samuel Jones 
 Buttflrfield, S. S. 
 Buttoriiold, Stephen L. 
 Buttorworth, R. L. It 170, 
 
 Butterworth. Robert L. 
 Bylas, Jrjnes 
 But :..': s j7; . V) rdi e m , 
 './!. Hi aid H, Grisham 
 
 Cald'/rel 
 
 J. P. 
 
 Cagla & Son 
 Caldv.-ell, H. G. 
 Caldwel' , Hsisey & 
 Caldwell, Trma m, 
 
 Ctho H. Keran 
 Caldwell, Jeff 
 Caldwell, Mamie m. 
 
 Robert H. Gregory 
 Mary m. 
 
 (1) 'Thomas Davis 
 
 (2) Frank Iioore 
 Caldwell, Col. Sam 
 Calsb Jonas & Co. 
 Cftlfeo, J. E. 
 
 Calf se, T. F. 
 
 Calmer, Tnoodore 
 
 Gallon, Rev. 
 
 Camp Ground, So. Greenfield 
 
 Camp Me stings 
 
 Campbell.. :.rs. Harve 
 
 Car.pbcl., Rev, J, P. 
 C.v.pVJX, M. H. 
 
 Ca-nr . jul'.l , J x adison 
 CuTpt O-.L_ , l' n ry jinn m. 
 
 ' Ai r . (. , She use 
 Car.ipboil, Mrs. 
 
 1170, 
 Itl8l, 
 
 It 261 
 
 2 1 107 
 It 249 
 
 103 
 It 171 
 It 174 
 
 1*55 
 Ii22"6 
 
 2t6l 
 
 It 241 
 It 216 
 It 224 
 Ii223 
 
 2ill3 
 1:104 
 
 2:65 
 
 It 298 
 
 1013 
 
 It 211 
 It 172 
 It 182 
 It 277 
 11231 
 1(120 
 
 1.34, 
 
 '+ Hi -m 
 Can; 1^"; , ; .lliam C. 
 Campc ^1] ' s Mill 
 Canr.iry, Blanch m. 
 
 Cantrell, jtll m. 
 William Cirlock 
 
 It 182 
 1(291 
 Itl96 
 Ii209 
 1(124 
 It 214 
 li2U 
 
 2t312 
 1(192 
 Itl67 
 1(257 
 It 68 
 
 2d6 
 1O38
 
 INDEX: DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 12 
 
 Cantrell, Clove ra. 
 
 Cordelia KcGee 
 Cantrell, Clint 
 Cantrell , Conrad 
 Cnntrell, Slcanah m. 
 
 Prudilla Speight 
 Cantrell, HLonzo 
 Can troll, Frank 
 Cantrell , Hirara 
 Cantrell , Homer 
 Cantrell , Homor 
 Cantrell, James T. m, 
 
 Mary York 
 Cantroll. Jcptha 
 Cantroll, J. T. 
 Cantroll, John 
 Cantrell, Mate m. 
 
 Fred "..'hcnlcr 
 Cantrell, L. E. 
 Cantroll, Lewis 'L, Dr, m, 
 
 Bessie Carlock 
 Cantrell, Lissie ra. 
 
 John Calvin Hall 
 Cantrell, llors. m. 
 
 Dr. Thco J, Drisdel 
 Cantrell, Orphclia G, ra, 
 
 David F. Zdmonson 
 Cantrell, Reuben 151. 
 Thomas C, 
 Vferron 
 
 1332 
 
 2:18 
 Ii337 
 1338 
 
 Ii90 
 12?6 
 1338 
 
 1:90 
 1:253 
 
 1:237 
 
 1338 
 1:23?. 
 
 1:337 
 
 133 
 
 2:18 
 2:155 
 
 Cantrell , 
 
 Cantrell , 
 
 Cantroll, William 
 
 Cardwoll, F, A. 1:90, 
 
 Carendor , Alf red 
 
 Carendor, Alfred Stephen ra. 
 
 Charlotte L, Tipton 
 
 Carendor, Cecil Lawrence 
 
 Carendor, Chricta Marie 
 
 Carendor, 
 
 Carendcr, 
 Carondcr, 
 
 Dane Edward 
 
 It 26 
 
 1:1^9 
 1:16? 
 
 1:331 
 1:333 
 1:333 
 1:333 
 2:158 
 
 H. 1:3, 
 1:232, 1:269, 
 
 Carender, E. H. I'rof f 
 Caronder, Prof. E. H. 
 Carendor, Eliza E, m, 
 
 William C. Green 
 Carendor, 'Jcorgc i-foshington 
 Carondcr, Golden Marcolla 
 Carendor, Henry Edward m. 
 
 Lotitia Strader 
 Carendcr, James A, 
 Carendcr, Lctitia 
 Carender, "nriarct L. m. 
 
 T. X. ,11 lams 
 Caronder, il-irv a. m, 
 
 T. B. Hembree 
 Carendor, Russell Lowell 
 
 1231 
 1:2^ 
 1:135 
 
 1:333 
 1:331 
 1:333 
 
 1*331 
 1:333 
 
 1:332 
 
 2:185 
 1:103 
 
 Carlock, 
 
 Carlccl:. 
 
 1:338 
 
 Carender, William Andrew 
 Carey, Nancy m. 
 
 Dewitt Mitchell 
 Carlock 
 
 Carlock, Adelia 
 Carlock, Amelia Jane Clementine 
 
 m. Jerome Marry 
 Carlock, Amy 
 Carlock, Arminta m, 
 
 William Cowan (Corran) 
 
 1:3^0, 
 Carlock, Asconith m. 
 
 Calvin Who el or 
 Carlock, Ashcl (Asahel) 
 
 Ii340, 
 Ashel 
 A3hel m. 
 
 i-I^ry L. Louglas 
 Car?-ock, Bessie m. 
 
 Dr. Lewis E. Cantrell 
 Carlock, Catherine "Kate" m. 
 
 James Dicus 1:3^0, 
 Carlock Cemotery, Polk Twp. 
 Carlock, Charles 
 Carlock, Chester 
 Carlock, Clarence 
 Carlock, CLnudie m. 
 
 Vails 
 
 Carlock, David E. 
 Carlock, David M. 
 Carlock, Ella m. 
 
 John Rountree 
 Carlock, EJbner 
 Carlock, Elmer D. 
 Carlock, Ethel Gertrude m. 
 
 Silas Grisham 
 Carlock, aiing m. 
 
 ELiza Ann Wilson 
 Carlock, Fay m. 
 
 Jasse Sdmonson 
 Carlock, Felix Leo m. 
 
 Annie Duncan 
 Carlock, Floyd 
 Carlock, Frank m. 
 
 Susie L. Hembree 
 Cr.rlock, H. A. 
 Carlock, Dr. Harry m, 
 
 Fannie Fern Sullivan 
 
 1>336 
 1336 
 
 1338 
 
 Carlock, Henry 
 
 Carlock, infant 
 
 Carlock, Isaac 
 
 Carlock, Isaac & wife 
 
 Carlock, J. F. 
 
 Carlock, J. Frank 
 
 1 336 
 2:364 
 2:18 
 
 1O36 
 1:336 
 
 2:79 
 1:232 
 
 1:342 
 1:341 
 1:344 
 
 1:3^3 
 
 1:233, 1:344
 
 INDEX i DADS COUIJTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 13 
 
 Oarlock, J, M, 1:103, 
 Itl70, 1:172, 
 Carlock, James Madison 
 Carlock, Jamos Madison m. 
 Ej-iza Ann Vaughn 
 
 Carlock, James Monroe m. 
 
 Mary Elizabeth Tarrant 
 
 1:342, 
 
 Carlock, John Lewis 
 Cnrlock, Justin 
 Carlock, Konncth 
 Carlock, L. L, 133 
 
 Carlock, L. L. 
 Carlook, L. L. H, 
 Carlock, Laccr. C. m, 
 
 Maggie Courtney 
 Carlock, LcrauoL 
 Carlock, Lomuol n. 
 
 (1) Mary Clopton 
 
 (2) Angelino Davidson 
 
 Carlock, Luctta 
 Carlock, Lula (Lulu) m. 
 
 t&lliam McQuory 1:340, 
 Carlock, Mabel 
 Carlock, Mamie A. m. 
 
 J. Arthur McConnell 
 
 Carlock, Mary 
 Carlock, Mary m, 
 
 George tfard 
 Carlock, Mary Florence m. 
 
 (1) Smith Thompson 
 
 (2) W. G. Polts 
 Carlock, Nancy (Binay) m. 
 
 John Kin? It 340, 
 
 Carlock, Frico Clinton 
 
 Carlock, Fr?.cic 
 
 Carlock, Rcba 
 
 Carlock, Rcy 
 
 Carlock, S.'illio m, 
 
 rf. 
 
 Carlock, oar-iol L. 
 
 Carlock, 2arah Rebecca Eglontino 
 
 m. Kcnrv Mitcholl 
 Carlock School 
 Carlock, Virgil m. C. Divin 
 Carlock, Dr. J. I. 1:23, 
 
 Carlock, '.). R. 
 Carlock, :.*lliar. 
 Carlock, !, p llla:T. n. 
 
 Bell Car; troll 
 Carlock, Dr. ,E.lliam Isaac m. 
 
 Fannie Tarrant 
 
 It 106 
 
 Carlocks 
 
 1:236 
 
 1:174 
 
 Carlyle, John H, 
 
 1:166 
 
 2:141 
 
 Carmack, Gains m, 
 
 
 
 Aliiiira Hayward 
 
 2:75 
 
 1:334 
 
 Carrnck, Hardin 
 
 1:47 
 
 2 . 342 
 
 Carmack, J. D. 
 
 1:49 
 
 * Carmack, J, W. f It 64 
 
 1*340 
 
 Carmack, J. W. 1:50 
 
 , 1:51 
 
 1?344 
 
 175, 1:90, 
 
 1:235 
 
 1:334 
 
 Carmack, James G. 
 
 1:345 
 
 1:338 
 
 Carmack, John 
 
 1:46 
 
 1:336 
 
 Carmack, John m, 
 
 
 , 1:51 
 
 Elizabeth Chapin 
 
 1:345 
 
 2 '-''56 
 
 Carmack, Joseph 
 
 1O 
 
 1:33^ 
 
 -, Carmack, Col. Joseph W, 
 
 1:345 
 
 
 Carmack, Sarah m. 
 
 
 1:336 
 
 Br. M, H. Hampton It235i 
 
 1:345 
 
 1:249 
 
 Carmacks 
 
 1:236 
 
 
 Carmen, Joshua 
 
 133 
 
 
 Carmon, George 
 
 1:63 
 
 1:340 
 
 Carr & Son 
 
 1:214 
 
 1:343 
 
 Carr , Abe 
 
 1:113 
 
 1)336 
 
 Carr , Abraham m . 
 
 
 
 Amanda Stanley 1:338, 
 
 2:129 
 
 1:344 
 
 Carr, Ann Eliza 
 
 1O39 
 
 1:336 
 
 Carr, Bon It 178, 
 
 1:339 
 
 
 Carr, Benjamin 
 
 1:339 
 
 2tl4l 
 
 Carr, David 
 
 1:339 
 
 1:336 
 
 Carr, S. M. 
 
 1:224 
 
 1336 
 
 Carr, Eldrich 
 
 1:339 
 
 
 Carr , Ella 
 
 1:339 
 
 It34o 
 
 Carr, G. L, 
 
 1:55 
 
 
 Carr, George 
 
 It 339 
 
 
 Carr, Hade 
 
 1:179 
 
 It 336 
 
 Carr , Mrs . Hade 
 
 1:206 
 
 
 Carr, J. G, 
 
 1:216 
 
 1:344 
 
 Carr, Mrs. J. G. 
 
 1:96 
 
 It 336 
 
 It 193, 
 
 1:201 
 
 1:279 
 
 f Carr, James G, m. 
 
 
 1:332 
 
 Lydia Mary Higgins 
 
 1:338 
 
 1:338 
 
 2:83, 
 
 2:129 
 
 
 Carr, J<5hn 
 
 1:104 
 
 1:340 
 
 Carr, John 
 
 It 339 
 
 2:366 
 
 Carr, Lillian 
 
 1:339 
 
 Ii33 
 
 Carr, Lillie m. 
 
 
 itino 
 
 Dr. B. B. Kirby 
 
 3:129 
 
 1:334 
 
 Carr, Kay Blanche 
 
 1:339 
 
 1:280 
 
 Carr's, Mr. meat market 
 
 1:109 
 
 '1:341 
 
 Carr, Mrs. It 195, 
 
 1:200 
 
 1:229 
 
 Carr, Rev. 
 
 1:125 
 
 1:344 
 
 Carr, Ruth 1:339, It 209 
 
 1:180 
 
 1:252 
 
 Carr, Samuel 
 
 1:32 
 
 Ii276 
 
 Carr. T os bio 
 
 1:180 
 
 
 Carr Krs, Tessie 1:206, 
 
 1:208 
 
 It 336 
 
 Carroll, Troorge 
 
 1:166 
 
 i. 
 
 Carr -.11, Minnie 
 
 1:276 
 
 1:343 
 
 Car i oil, y. A. 
 
 1:168
 
 INDEX I DADa COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 14 
 
 Carson, David 
 
 Iil6? 
 
 Cearnal, C. R. m. 
 
 
 Carson, J. !'. 
 
 1:182 
 
 Cordelia Morris 
 
 2i326 
 
 Carson, Thomas J. 1:249, 
 
 1.256 
 
 Cecil, Louisa m. 
 
 
 Cnrtoll, ir.. 
 
 
 William M. Poe 
 
 2:233 
 
 Alva Garver 
 
 2:41 
 
 GeJrrnllc School 
 
 1279 
 
 Ofl.i*"Cr f l^icL r* nr"" 1 "L n i 
 
 
 Cor^rU School 
 
 Ii279 
 
 Edward H. Travis 
 
 2:200 
 
 Cha]k Level School Ii278, 
 
 It 280 
 
 Carter, l-.'r. 
 
 2 1 92 
 
 Cr.-inbus , Jim 
 
 Iil03 
 
 Carter, rcrvc m. 
 
 
 Ch-ir.plin, Mrs. '.-fi.11 
 
 It 111 
 
 America bell 
 
 1O07 
 
 Char.pions Kill, Battle 
 
 1:75 
 
 Carter, Phil n. 
 
 
 Chaney , m . 
 
 
 Tennessee Bell 
 
 13C7 
 
 Saline Frieze 
 
 2:34 
 
 Carter , Reuben 1 i 32 
 
 , 103 
 
 Chapin, Paul It 49, 
 
 It 3^5 
 
 Carter, T. J. 
 
 1:252 
 
 Chapin, Elizabeth m. 
 
 
 Cartright, IT.. 
 
 
 John Carmack 
 
 It345 
 
 Elisabeth Mitchell 
 
 1:85 
 
 Chappol 
 
 1:287 
 
 Cartrifjht, oari.i J. m. 
 
 
 Cbcir'-jol. K, T. 
 
 2:250 
 
 Lar.irico 
 
 1:85 
 
 Chjnrcll, G, V, 
 
 1,277 
 
 Cartwright, Jots? n. 
 
 
 C'. r :r ol , Ross 
 
 It 103 
 
 Lydia Sweeney 
 
 2:273 
 
 C:.-:p3l, Rufe 
 
 1:103 
 
 Cartwright, Josse 1:3? 
 
 , it >4- 
 
 C'.-..'. ...<is, Russell 
 
 1:281 
 
 
 1:16? 
 
 d.-ithar. . /inna m. 
 
 
 Cartwright, Minnie n. 
 
 
 ^''ulvin KirkpatiCak 
 
 1:348 
 
 Louis A HcTifro 
 
 2:273 
 
 # Chat,har. , Frank m. 
 
 
 Casey, 31acl:fcrd r;. 
 
 
 fcr^ A. Kirby 
 
 1:348 
 
 Susanr.?. Johnson 
 
 2 ; 388 
 
 Ch-.thar-; Frank E. 
 
 1:250 
 
 Casey, Corn rr. , 
 
 
 * Ch-".'t.hi*n, Frank, family, 
 
 
 David G. Roberts 
 
 2:383 
 
 i'Ooidenco f 
 
 2:296 
 
 Casey, Enoch 
 
 1:90 
 
 Chatham, James Leslie m. 
 
 
 Casey, Janes 
 
 1:90 
 
 Ks.b?l '.-.^.llet 
 
 Ii349 
 
 Cass, Lc^ds 
 
 1:61 
 
 Cha";:-i: v :, Robert 
 
 1:348 
 
 Cassada, Als-x m, 
 
 
 Chi'^r'"'. , Thomas D, m, 
 
 
 Arena Edwards 
 
 2:331 
 
 I-!ary Wakefield 
 
 1:348 
 
 Cassada, Alice 
 
 1:280 
 
 Chatha."-, Thomas Ray 
 
 1:349 
 
 Cassada, Zona n. 
 
 
 Gh.:-ek. R. 
 
 1,51 
 
 John Strr.n^o 
 
 2:330 
 
 Cheek, Rev. 
 
 3 J ?Lf 
 
 Cassell, C. U. 1:182, 
 
 1:242 
 
 Che?k, >. T . 
 
 1:51 
 
 Gates, Adolj.hus 
 
 2.109 
 
 Cher.a-.at, John R. 
 
 1:250 
 
 Gates, .^i^a n. 
 
 
 Ch-.'ry Crrove School 
 
 1:278 
 
 David Kiggins 1:289, 
 
 2, 3j 
 
 Chicariauga, Battle 
 
 Ii303 
 
 Gates family 
 
 1:36 
 
 Chlr.no;.-.-.-crth, Dr, 
 
 1:68 
 
 Gates, Hrry r. , 
 
 
 Church", H, J. 
 
 1:180 
 
 J, T. Foindcxtor 
 
 2:240 
 
 Ch-or-ch, R. A. It 181, 
 
 1:182 
 
 Gates, Mcwoll It 108, 
 
 It 11C 
 
 Church, first 
 
 1:70 
 
 1:249, 
 
 1 = 289 
 
 * Churches, Greenfield f 
 
 It 120 
 
 Gates, To wo 11 -': I'ary 
 
 2:1?Q 
 
 Church ?s: 
 
 
 Cates, lCcw:,l m . 
 
 
 :; i '/"irt, Lockwood 
 
 1:142 
 
 Mary Sr.r.r'on 2: :/. 
 
 , 2; 84 
 
 C'-;.'' it-'. an 
 
 Iil33 
 
 Gates, Pclk 
 
 1-303 
 
 Cliri^tian 
 
 
 Catss, ?tc- 
 
 1.271: 
 
 Jr-senfield, 
 
 li!33 
 
 C?r.-,os v R%:3oc: 
 
 .. - ;3 
 
 .'.r.tioch 
 
 1:136 
 
 Gates, Hv.tu,-: _, 1.110. 
 
 L/ci. uO S . w r. .' _'-.' 1 __i "*. t 
 
 1 ,e.L.L 
 
 D : i-; aville 
 
 It 135 
 
 >7j.lli- I , :-"il\3r 
 
 P > "* 7 O 
 
 ^ a. ' 
 
 . .icola It 243, 
 
 Iil39 
 
 Gates. .~:i 
 
 -- ; J.G'. 
 
 M-:e Cak 
 
 Itl4o 
 
 Gator.. l.!Llli?.-r 
 
 2,122 
 
 ;;<_, 
 
 It 141 
 
 Cr.vo 5-hco". 1:2SC ; 
 
 ~- . ' ?L 
 
 :.,-.>-. -ion 1:148, 
 
 1:231 
 
 Cave School 
 
 I i 2 30 
 
 '.-hu_""A of Christ, Arcola 
 
 1:150 
 
 Give Sp^dr-.j School 
 
 Is 277 
 
 Ca-iboriand Presbyterian 
 
 
 Cav-j Springs 
 
 It 135 
 
 1:20, 1:120, 
 
 Iil23
 
 DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Churches, (Continued) 
 
 Cumberland Presbyterian 
 
 Everton 1:231 
 
 Greenfield 1:11*7 
 
 Ebonezer Presbyterian It 129 
 Evangelical Lutheran 1:154 
 
 Gorman II, E, 1:154 
 
 Lutheran, Hinert 1:154 
 
 Methodist, Arcola 1:146, Ii243 
 Methodist, Lockwood 1:145 
 
 Methodist Episcopal 
 
 Greenfield 
 Missionary Baptist 
 
 Ever ton 
 
 Presbyterian, Everton 
 Prosbytorian U. S. A. 
 
 Svertcn 
 
 Prosbytorian, Lockvood 
 Routh Chapel M. E. 
 Churchill, _ Ii37 
 
 _ 
 
 Circuit Court 
 Circuit Court Clerks 
 Circuit Court Judges 
 Citizens Bank of Evorton 
 
 It 231 
 1:144 
 
 1:231 
 1:143 
 2il93 
 , 1,38 
 1:258 
 1:251 
 1:251 
 
 1:301* 
 2:93 
 
 2:169 
 1: 51 
 1:90 
 
 2-169 
 2:155 
 
 Citizens Bank, Walnut Grovo 
 Clabough, Eva A. m, 
 
 Ernest L. Maxwell 
 Clabough, J. H. 
 Clabough, J.imos M. 
 Calbough, Jamos M. m. 
 
 Barbara Grisham 
 Clardy, pete m. 
 
 Alien McGoe 
 Clark, Caroline m. 
 
 (1) Slija I-M to 
 
 (2) Anderson Fox 2:362 
 Clark, Clco 2:l3/i- 
 Clark, D. C, 1:183, 1:223, 1:224 
 Clark, 2, A. 1:78 
 Clark, 3d 1:22? 
 Clark, 3dgar 1:252 
 Clark, Edgar m, 
 
 Ann Eliza Morris 2:309 
 
 Clark, Elmer m. 
 
 Gracio M, Crtloff 2:21'* 
 
 Clark, Eloisc 2:184 
 
 Clnrk, Fordnand 2:21'* 
 
 Clark, Francis 1:57 
 
 Clark, Gilbert 2:18/1- 
 
 Clark, Henry m. 
 
 Honriotta !Iiller 2:184 
 
 Clark, ;-:u.^h3s & 1:22'} 
 
 Clnrk, J. 3. ] s 51 
 
 Clark, J. R. 1:181 
 
 Clirk, Ja^os 1:233 
 
 m. 
 
 1:363 
 
 Page 15 
 
 Clark, Jennie m. 
 
 Frederick L. Shafer 2:309 
 
 Clark, John B. Ii76, 1:113 
 
 Clark, John B. m. 
 
 Eva Shousc 2:314 
 
 Clark, Lula C. m. 
 
 Berry G. Thurman 2:336-37 
 Clark, Mary m. 
 
 Peter Ooley 2:J50 
 
 Clark, Mary Elizabeth m. 
 
 Edgar P. Mann 
 
 2:161 
 
 Clark, Mr. 
 
 1:184 
 
 Clark, R. A. 
 
 1:249, 1:256 
 
 Clark, Robert A. 
 
 1.235 
 
 Clark, S. S. 
 
 1:164 
 
 Clark, Capt. S. S. 
 
 & Margaret A. 
 
 
 2,161, 2,337 
 
 Clark, Samuel D. 
 Clark, T. B. Iil65 
 
 Clark, W. B. 1:105 
 
 Clarkson, D. S. 1:249 
 
 Clarkson, Davy 1:101 
 
 Clarkson, Capt. J, J. 1:74 
 
 Clarkson, Col. Jamos 1:98, 1:101 
 Clarkson, James S. 1:293 
 
 Claycomb, Sen. 2:337 
 
 Clayton, Albert m, 
 
 Alice Watson 2:357 
 
 Clayton, Jamos 1:168, 1:276 
 
 Clements, Emery m, 
 
 Mabel L. Cunningham 
 
 2:19, 1:361 
 
 Clements, Emery Richard Jr. 2:19 
 Clements, Mary m. 
 
 John Koran 2*111 
 
 Clements, R. T. 1:224 
 
 demons, George m. 
 
 Mary Sdge 2,15 
 
 Clinton, General James 2:5 
 
 Clipinger, John 1:168 
 
 Clopton, B. F. 1:90 
 
 Clopton, Carter m. 
 
 Myrtle C. White 2:362 
 
 Clopton, Guy 1:3* 
 
 Clopton, J.C. m. 
 
 Dolly Pickett 
 dopton, John R. 
 Clopton, Mary m. 
 
 Lemuel Carlock 
 dopton, Richard Greon 
 dopton, Robert Theopolis 
 Clopton, Serine E. m. 
 
 Ruben Moore 
 (louts 
 
 C1 ov\.r Leaf dub 
 d'lr/-, '.;, F. 
 
 Coil 1:65, 
 
 Coble, C. C, 
 
 2:231 
 1253 
 
 1:340 
 
 2:194 
 2:362 
 
 2:194 
 1:287 
 1:189 
 1:167 
 1:262 
 1:64
 
 INDEX: DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 16 
 
 Coble, David 
 
 Coble, D. D. 3 :106, 1:372, 
 
 Cobell, Hie 
 
 Cobbs, Roy E. m. 
 
 Jessie R. Newnan 
 Coble , Lillian 
 Cochran, Blanche C. m. 
 
 Lester Godfrey 
 Cochran, Charles H. 
 Cochran, Hugh F. 
 Cochran, Robert A. 
 Cochran, Ruth A. m. 
 
 Fred Eisert 
 Cochran, V7, 3, 
 Cochran , 17. B . 
 Cochran, '/. 2. m. 
 
 Ii90 
 
 (2) Qrr:a Harper 
 Cochran, '7. 5. Jr. 
 Cochran, ZLdor W. 3, 
 1:133, 
 
 Cochran, M, B, Rev. 
 Cockerel, Gen. 
 Cockrell _ 
 Coffee, Col. 
 Coffey, Col. ra, 
 
 _ Vtoir 
 Coffee farm 
 Coffee, Col, John 
 Coffoo, John T. 
 
 1?105 
 
 2:203 
 1:90 
 
 2:272 
 2:272 
 2:272 
 2:272 
 
 2:272 
 1:136 
 
 1:150 
 
 2:272 
 2:272 
 
 , 1:139 
 
 1:139 
 
 199 
 
 1:95 
 
 Coin , Slaia 
 Coin, Robert m, 
 
 Sarah F. ".Jalker 
 Coiner, _ m. 
 
 Jessie Sullivan 
 Coiner, Bornicc 
 Coiner, Bornice M, 
 Coiner, B G rnicc & 
 
 Luminary Office 
 Coiner, Dennis 
 Coiner, George 17. m, 
 
 Jessie Sullivan 
 Coiner, Goldie m. 
 
 Halcoy Jenrell 
 Coiner, Mary r.i. 
 
 Hr-hlon Ell or 
 Coiner, Ray 
 Coiner, Stella m, 
 
 Harry 3. Deo 
 Cokcr, Ed 
 Colo, Jr.mos 
 Cole, -.7. C, 
 Colo, V&ll 
 Cole-man, Louis S, m. 
 
 ^'ar"* r "r to ^ii^lG*^ 
 Colomar. , Louis Ghai; 
 
 1:108, 
 
 Ii5l, 
 
 1:98, 1:212 
 2:356 
 
 2 1 356 
 
 1:101 
 1:113 
 
 lO'O 
 
 if 350 
 
 f 2s 64 
 1:351 
 
 1O51 
 
 1:351 
 1:351 
 
 Coleman, Miller Louis 
 Collier, A. A. 
 Collier, E. 0. 
 Collins, Bon 
 Collins, C. P. 
 Collins, C. P. m. 
 
 Minnio L. Stewart 
 Collins, Charles 
 Collins, S. L, 
 Collins, S. P. 
 
 2:177 
 1:273 
 1:278 
 1:105 
 1:301 
 
 1:347 
 
 1:348 
 
 1:249, 1.253 
 
 1:180, 1:181 
 
 2:17? 
 
 Collins, Janos Francis 1:348 
 
 Collins, Laura 1:343 
 
 Collins, Lydia 1:348 
 
 Collins, Rov. 1:142 
 
 Collins, Ruth 1:348 
 Collins, tfilliam m. 
 
 Jar.o '.tost 1:347 
 
 Col;joll, Jeff 1:105 
 
 Combs, Hrs, F. D. 1:196 
 
 Combr,, 1, D. 1:169 
 Conmcrcial Club It 213, 1215 
 
 Comptcn, F. M. 1:51 
 Conptcn, '.Tilliam m, 
 
 Hattio Gcthard 2:56 
 
 Cometock, Miss m 
 
 JosKba Plshop 1:316 
 
 Comstcck, Zebulon 1:316 
 
 Confederacy 1:74 
 
 Conn, Edna Ray 1:279 
 
 Conn, F. F. 1:279 
 
 Conn, R. R. 1|27 9 
 
 Conovay, J. M. 1:180 
 Consolidated School 
 
 District 1 1:274 
 
 District ' 1:274 
 
 District ->3 1:274 
 
 Cock 1:103 
 Cook, L'icinda m, 
 
 David Franklin Vaughn 
 
 1:335, 2:341 
 Cook. Nancy E. m. 
 
 Rnloirh J. Shipley 2:311-12 
 Cook, Phaeroh & Mary 
 
 McClure 2:311-12 
 
 Cock, R. B. 1:54, 1:56 
 
 Cook, V&11 1:105 
 Cooloy, F3n m. 
 
 Susan Garber 2:41 
 
 Cooper, J. K, 1:172 
 Coosc, Margaret m. 
 
 Henry A, Kimbler 2:378 
 Goose, 1,'icinda m, 
 
 Ad-u- hail 2:66 
 
 Copjlar.i Jpjies 1:301 
 
 C: - T C 1*1 
 
 Op 1 -' LcXfaJ i-T f 1. O IU 
 
 'LJJ.I .\ic.ua 2:238 
 
 2:254
 
 DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 page 17 
 
 Coplin, James in. 
 
 Elizabeth Johnson 
 Copriciges Mill, battle 
 Cornell, Ara m, 
 C. DeVault 
 James 
 
 2 1 254 
 li 75 
 
 R. C. DeVault 2i92 
 
 Cornell, James 2i92 
 
 Cornell, Leo 2t91 
 
 Cornell, Lloyd 2t91 
 Cornell, V7. F. m. 
 
 Anetta Duncan 2t92 
 
 Corprell, Charles It 180 
 Corran, William see Cowan 
 
 Corry 1|238 
 
 Cortner, Rev. J. 2. Itl26 
 Cotner, Mollie m, 
 
 William H. Patterson 2s 220 
 Cotnor, Sarah m. 
 
 Edmond Poor 2.234, 2t236 
 
 Cotner, '.fash l51i 2t220 
 
 Cotter, Arthur m. 
 
 Beatrice J. Mcyors 2tl73 
 
 Cottor, Batic 2tl73 
 
 Cottor, Clyde Everett 1353 
 
 Cotter, Elma 2il73 
 
 Cotter, Elmo B. 1O53 
 
 Cotter, Goorgo H. 1353 
 Cotter, Harry Arthur m. 
 
 Josio B. Myers It 353 
 
 Cottor, Janes It 353 
 
 Cotter, John 2tl73 
 
 Cotter, John M. 1O53 
 Hotter, John K. m. 
 
 Alice Wilson Ii352 
 Cottor, Thula m, 
 
 John Baxter 1353 
 Cottor, William m. 
 
 Nancy Jane White 1353 
 
 Cottor, William B, 1353 
 
 Cotton, George It 105 
 
 Cculfiold, William It 23 
 
 Country Woman It206 
 
 County Co-art 1|255 
 
 County Farm It 248 
 County Off ice si 
 
 Collector 1251 
 
 Treasurer li?53 
 
 Recorder 1|253 
 
 Probate Court Judges 1:253 
 
 S urvoy or s 1 1 2 54 
 
 County Court Justices 
 
 and Judges It 249 
 
 County Court Clerks It 250 
 
 Sheriff It 251 
 
 prcsocutin,-.' Attorney It 252 
 
 Couplin, Zlizatoth 2t 39 
 
 CoupLin, Dr. L. Z. It219 
 Ccuplin, Dr. L. 3. r.. 
 
 Lula Fuqua 2i39 
 
 2i39 
 It 246 
 It 164 
 
 It 336 
 Ii2?6 
 li 65 
 It 99 
 1.120 
 1278 
 
 Couplin, Marguorito 
 Courthouse lillO, 
 Courtney, Goorge 
 Courtney, Maggie m. 
 
 Lacon C. Carlock 
 Courtney, Marshall 
 Courtney, Robert 
 Courtney, Tom 
 Courtney, Thomas 
 Courtney, T. R, Iil78, 
 Cousor, Eliza ra. 
 
 Jacob Glass 
 Covert, Jay 
 Covert, John m. 
 
 Sylvia Workman 
 Covert, Kenneth 
 Cowan, A. 
 Coiran, Alfred 
 Cowan, "Aunt Hannah" 
 Cowan, Dorothy A. ra. 
 
 William R. Dye 
 Cowan, Harry m, 
 
 Malissa Morris 
 Cowan, Kate m. 
 
 Goorge Ragsdale 
 Cowan, Lt. 
 Cowan, Louvenia m. 
 
 Nathaniel T. Thomas 
 Cowan, Ma^gio m. 
 
 Newton E. Holman 
 Cowan, Maggie m. 
 
 Frod King 
 Cowan, Margarot m, 
 
 Samuol Hheoler 
 Cowan, Paul 
 
 Cowan, Robert 1|249, 
 Cowan, Lt. Robert 
 Cowan, Robert & Margaret 
 Cowin, Sarah A. m. 
 
 (1) ------- Lightner 
 
 (2) William James Lyon 
 Cowan, William m. 
 
 Arminta Carlock It 3^0, It 341 
 Cowen, ', ft Hi am m, 
 
 Martha Virginia Shouse 2t3l4 
 Cowans It 236 
 
 Ccwden, Guy A. Ii275 
 
 Cowherd, George m, 
 
 Galo L. Bonder 2tl23 
 
 Ccwskin prairie, battle It 99 
 
 Cox, Alb'rt and descendants: 
 
 f It 360 
 
 Ccx, Charles li!38, Itl39 
 
 Cox, Rov. Charles It 51 
 
 Cox, Charles it. 
 
 Margarot Garvor 2|42 
 
 Cox, Charles M. m. 
 
 Emma B. Toogardon It 354 
 
 2t380 
 
 2380 
 2t380 
 133 
 It 129 
 It 130 
 
 2 ill 
 2326 
 
 226l 
 It 94 
 
 2t391 
 
 2t92 
 
 2tll9 
 
 It 72 
 
 It 280 
 
 It 256 
 
 It 77 
 
 2 til
 
 INDSXt DADE COU^TI HISTORY 
 
 * Cox, Charles I!, <! wife f 11368 
 Cox, Clarsnco A. 1:357 
 Cox, Edith A. n, 
 
 John A, Eabb It 356 
 Cox, Elizabeth m. 
 
 Solomon Farmer 2t22 
 Cox, Sbnira m. 
 
 Engli sh 1 1 354 
 
 Cox, Esther It 357 
 Cox, Fannin A. m, 
 
 David Nutt It 357 
 
 Cox, Grace It 355 
 
 Cox, Granville G. 1:354 
 Cox, Harriot Adaline m. 
 
 John A, Adams It 355 
 
 Cox, Hattio A. It 357 
 
 Cox, Honor Ii35# 
 Cox, Howard V. n. 
 
 (1) Etta Deijc-ese 
 
 (2) Susan Portor It 357 
 Cox, Jacob If 32, Ii38 
 
 Iil20, 1:218 
 Cox, Jacob m. 
 
 Louici Johnson It 354, 1?357 
 
 * Cox, Jacob & iri.fo f 2:368 
 Cox, Johnithin It 105 
 Cox, Laura L. m, 
 
 Joseph A, Robertson 2:287 
 
 Cox, Leah i:, It 354 
 
 Cox, Marion Iil05 
 Cox, Mri.ry ra. 
 
 James T I. Ilorgan It 354 
 
 Cox, May Elisabeth It355 
 Cox, Myrtle B. m. 
 
 Manuel Mitchell It 358 
 Cox, Nancy m. 
 
 William Moore It 354 
 
 Cox, Noel Ernest Gofaram It 356 
 Cox, S. tf, n. 
 
 Fannio Mitchell 2 196 
 Cox, S, '.-J. m. 
 
 Harriot Rngsdalo 2j260 
 
 Cox, Sar. 1:120 
 
 Cox, Srjji U. It 38, Itl23 
 
 Cox, Samuel Jacob It 356 
 
 # Cox, Samuel Uilliara m, 
 
 (1) Harriet A. Ragsdalo 
 
 (2) Fnnnio L. Mitchell It 354 
 Cox, Sarah A. m. 
 
 Charles B. Myers Ii354, 2|173 
 
 Cox, T. A. Ii275 
 Cox, Thomas Albert m. 
 
 Lizzio Bird It 355 
 
 Cox, Thomas ;j.bert It 355 
 
 Cox, :/altor Jacob It 355 
 
 Cox, i-filliara Walter Is 355 
 
 Coyno, Patrick 1:168 
 
 Coyne, R. H, It279 
 
 Crabtrao , Rov , 
 Craft, 7rank 
 C:-a?7i. II- 
 
 Crf.ip;, ZLizcboth m. 
 
 Page 18 
 It 142 
 
 Craif 'Icjiiss..'. m.J. Marcum 
 O^::L-^1, E,M. n. S. Garvor 
 Crandall, Dr.vld 
 Crc ne , jjny n . 
 
 J, Z. 'Jrisham 
 Crai.e 'Jroak, battle 
 Crane, ?yrus m, 
 
 LJttio Ireland 
 Crar; 1 ' J. R. Ill36, 
 Crary. Lr> B. F, 
 Cravens, Hattio m. 
 
 Herri J: L'. Griffith 
 
 2M1, farm 
 arLorn, Toaac m. 
 
 Holissa Ellen Patterson 
 
 Robert 
 Creek, i. 
 Crevs 4 Son 
 
 Crews, B, B, 1(175, Iil78, 
 Crews, Sitnorson m t 
 
 Vida Brown 
 Crews, 
 
 2t226 
 2:79 
 
 2:4."L 
 
 2t62 
 It 99 
 
 2t62 
 Iil50 
 
 Crisp, Henry m. 
 Nancy White 
 Crisp, John 
 Crisp, John 
 Crusp, John m. 
 
 (1) Itolinda English 
 
 (2) Millie O'Connor 
 Crisp, John T, Ii45 
 Crisp, Matt 
 
 Crisp Prairie 
 
 Crisp F.-airia Post Office 
 
 Crisp, Ro:iicn Ii44, 
 
 Cri.s :J School 
 
 CrisiToil, Harry m. 
 
 ?,ora ^. Riley 
 Crisuoll, John Philip 
 Crockott, I-Jilliam H, 
 Crcfford, H. W. 
 Crcrier, VJilliam 
 Crooks ton, W, M. m, 
 
 Laura Taylor 
 Cross, R. M a m. 
 
 Mollie Higgins 
 Crow, C. S. 
 
 Crew, 1-irs. C. S, It202, 
 Crow, C.ilvin S. 
 Crow, Lilian 
 Crutcher, Edgar 
 Crutcher, Ernest Edward 
 Crutcher, Henry Clarence 
 
 2i59 
 2tl9 
 
 2t220 
 Ii63 
 Itl72 
 It 215 
 lil?9 
 
 It 325 
 Iil79 
 Is259 
 
 2i362 
 liTl 
 
 45 
 Ii51 
 1:151 
 Ii29 
 Ir234 
 It257 
 It 277 
 
 2t280 
 2:280 
 Ii75 
 It 233 
 Ii2?8 
 
 2i87 
 
 2^86 
 It224 
 It203 
 1:225 
 It223 
 1359 
 
 Ii60 
 Ii359
 
 DADE CCUIiTY HISTORY 
 
 Crutcher, JZMOS E. n. 
 
 Cora Parks Ii359 
 
 Crutcher, Lucian M. m. 
 
 Gertrude Webb Ii359 
 Crutchor, Mary Pearl Ii360 
 Crutchor, Dr, R. M. Iil39, 1:240 
 * Crutcher, Dr. R. M,, wife, 
 
 and residence f 2: 168 
 
 Crutchor, R. M. 1:150, Itl51 
 
 1:180-81-82, It 241 
 
 Crutcher, Robert Lee 1359 
 
 > Crutchor, Robert Madison m. 
 
 Mary Victoria Rountree Ii358 
 Crutcher, iftlliam Henry m. 
 
 (1) Charity Evans 1:358 
 
 Crunmell, Rachel m. 
 
 Jacob Eirsman 2tl7 
 
 Culpopper, Josephine m, 
 
 Aaron D. States 2i328 
 
 Culver, E, C. Iil68 
 
 Cummings, Martha m, 
 
 Charles Bouen 2i372 
 
 Cunninghan, _ m. 
 
 H. A. Peterson It 362 
 
 Cunningh,om_ _ m. 
 
 Hugh Hampton 1O62 
 
 Cunningham, Alex 1362 
 
 Cunninghan, H. A. 2:45, It 222 
 
 Cunrdngham, Ilrs. H. A. 1:202 
 
 Cunningham, H c nry Albert 2il9 
 
 i? Cunningham, Hcnry Albert m. 
 
 Hattio Matthews Ii36l 
 
 2:19 
 
 * Cunningham, Henry Albert f 2t48 
 Cunninghan, Ida m. 
 
 _ Smith It362 
 
 Cunningham, Iva M. 2:19, Ii36l 
 Cunnin;?ham, James 1362 
 
 Cunningham, James m. 
 
 SLma Ragsdalo 
 Cunningham, L. A, 
 Cunningham, Laclcde n. 
 
 Imogeno Brc\rr. 2il9, 
 
 Cunningham, Lafayette Ii362 
 
 Cunningham, Lcvi Ii362 
 
 Cunninghan:, Mabel L. m, 
 
 2hory Clononts 2il9, Ii36l 
 
 Cunninghan, Sally m, 
 
 James A. 1'ravis lil^7 
 
 Cunningham, ialliar. Ii37, Ii36l 
 
 1O62, 2i2v8 
 
 Cunningham, Mrs. Wh. li?02, li?^|3 
 Curry, Hi liii-O 
 
 Curtis, llrs. Po.osie 1276 
 
 Curtis, 0. :/. in 73 
 
 C'ortis, J. T. Rev. 
 Curtis, Leo 
 
 Page 19 
 
 Dade , Col . 
 
 Dade Co, Advocate 
 
 2i26l 
 
 1|233 
 
 It235 
 
 line, 11321 
 
 It322, Ii2l6 
 
 Dade Co. Bank Ii212, Ii215 
 
 * Dade Co. Bank f 1296 
 Dade Co. Bar 1:258 
 
 * Dade Co. Court House f Ii72 
 Dade Co. Fair Assn. Ii312 
 
 * Dade Co. Fair views f 2il52 
 
 * Dade Co. Farm Views f 1312 
 Dade Co. Mining & Smelting Ii263 
 Dadeville 1:234 
 Dadeville named 1235 
 Dadeville School It280 
 
 * Dadeville Views f 2tl84 
 Dakin, N. A. 1:166 
 
 Daigh, Albert, I/, m. 
 
 Stella Sholton 1362 
 
 2:27 
 
 Daigh, Alva 2375 
 Daigh, Amanda m, 
 
 Frank Grewall 2:375 
 Daigh, Anna m. 
 
 James C. Clark Ii363 
 
 Daigh, Charles 2i375 
 Daigh, Charles C. m. 
 
 Elizabeth Patten It 362 
 Ii363, 1.365 
 
 Daigh, Dick ;,li64 
 
 Daigh, Emory 1363 
 
 Daigh, Francis Elmer 2:375 
 
 Daigh, G. tt. It 168 
 Daigh, George m, 
 
 Ella Ruyle 2t375 
 n' Daigh, George W. m. 
 
 /jnanda Willis Ii365 
 
 * Daigh, George W. & wife f It 352 
 Daigh, Georgie It 363 
 
 * Daigh, James L. f 2-360 
 Daigh, James L. m, 
 
 Dveline Willis 2:374 
 
 Daigh, James Lewis It 363 
 Daigh, Jesse m. 
 
 (1) Alta Mitchell 
 
 (2) Laura White 2:375 
 Daigh, John Harvey 2i375 
 Dai gh, John Lewis Ii363 
 Daigh, Leslie 2:375 
 Daigh, Lizzie R. 2t374 
 Daigh, Mary m. 
 
 Buster Hastings 2:375 
 
 Daigh, Off nor V. 2t27 
 
 Daigh, Richard T. 2 1375 
 Daigh, Thomas Jefferson m. 
 
 Mary '.All is 2:27, It 362 
 
 Daigh, Vivian Offnor 1:364 
 
 Daigh, Willis 2:375
 
 INDEX: DAD2 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 20 
 
 Dale, Andrew 1:103 
 
 Dale, Benton 1:103 
 
 Dale, John 1:181 
 
 Dale, John 1.103 
 
 Dais, Levenia Jane m. 
 
 Abraham Edwards 2:331 
 Dale, Kary m, 
 
 John M. Rountree 2:282 
 Dale, Mr. 1:235 
 
 Dale, Thomas 1:51 
 
 Dale, Col. Thos 1:46 
 
 Dale, Thomas A. 1:33, 1:234 
 Dale, V7. A. 1:103, 1:170, 1:172 
 Dalton, J. !I. 1:279 
 
 Dal ton, Lina 1.279 
 
 Dano, Delia m. 
 
 Arthur C. Griffith 2:59 
 Dano, Jerome Il6? 
 
 Daniel, R. p. 1:275 
 
 Daniels, Janes 127? 
 
 Daniels, Lydia m. 
 
 Allen Saylor 2: 167 
 
 Daniels, '.Jill 1:103 
 
 Darby, Miss lt?-7c 
 
 Darneel, Isaac 1:34 
 
 Darrell, Green 1.80 
 
 Darrell, Mary m. 
 
 J. Monroe Young 2:390 
 Darst, Clyde 2:3 
 
 Darst, Lawrence 2:3 
 
 Darst, Lewell 2:3 
 
 Darst, Lloyd m, 
 
 Laura Wheeler 2:3 
 
 * Darst, R. H. & -Afe f 2:264 
 
 * Darst, Rolvin K. m. 
 
 (1) Margaret Hurst 
 
 (2) Kary Olive './heeler 
 Darst, '.S-lliam D. m, 
 
 Louisa Kolt 
 
 * Darst, Lllliair. D. 
 Dart, 
 
 Da ugh troy, Albert m, 
 
 Susan Rittabell Morris 
 
 Daughtrey, C. ;7. m. 
 
 Eulalia May Underwood 
 
 Daughtrey, Enitia Mrs. 
 
 Daughtrey, Frederick 
 
 Daughtrey, Helen 
 
 Daughtroy, Hurh 
 
 Daughtrey, Rev. J. F. 
 
 Daughtroy, J. K. 
 
 Dau~htroy, J. K. m. 
 
 Mary F, Miller 
 
 Daughtrey, J. 3. 
 
 Daughtrey, Jackson 
 
 Daughtrcy, James 
 
 2174, 
 
 2.3 
 
 2:3 
 2:264 
 
 1O15 
 2:326 
 
 2:340 
 1.204 
 1.35 
 2:340 
 1:167 
 1:122 
 1:125 
 1:103 
 
 2s 178 
 
 1:242 
 
 1:104 
 
 li9C 
 
 Daughtrey, Jesse 
 
 1O5 
 
 Daughtrey, Jesse 
 
 102 
 
 Daughtrey , John 
 
 1.35 
 
 Daughtrey, John F. m. 
 
 
 Hattie McLemore 
 
 2:149 
 
 Daughtrey, Mary 
 
 2:340 
 
 Daughtrey, Robert 
 
 1:103 
 
 Daughtrey, ''. T. 
 
 1:172 
 
 Daughtrey, Willard 
 
 1:219 
 
 Daughtroy, i/illiam 
 
 1.103 
 
 Davenport, J, T. m. 
 
 
 Jos sio Hay Shaw 
 
 2.305 
 
 Davenport, J. W. 1.169, 
 
 1:250 
 
 Davenport, James W. 
 
 1:81 
 
 Daverport, John 
 
 1.120 
 
 Davenport School 
 
 1:2?8 
 
 Daver.-port, Torry W, 
 
 1: 81 
 
 Davenpor i, ,/. T. 
 
 1.249 
 
 Davidson : Angeline m. 
 
 
 Lemuel Carlock 1.340, 
 
 1:344 
 
 Davidson, Elizabeth 
 
 2:338 
 
 Davidson, G. W. 1:172, 
 
 1:173 
 
 Davidson, G-eorge 1.36, 
 
 1:105 
 
 Davidson, George W. m. 
 
 
 Missouri Kenice 
 
 1.364 
 
 Davidson, James 1:36 
 
 , 1:66 
 
 Davidson, James 
 
 1:105 
 
 Davidson, Jarr.es m, 
 
 
 Zl.izabeth Jane Taylor 
 
 2320 
 
 Davidson, James H, m. 
 
 
 Kary J. Shipley 
 
 2:311 
 
 Davidson, Rev. Joe 
 
 1:121 
 
 Davidson, John 
 
 1:69 
 
 Davidson, John 1:105, 
 
 1:104 
 
 Davidson, Joseph 
 
 166 
 
 Davidson, Josenh 
 
 1 : " 6 4 
 
 Davidson, Joseph R. 
 
 - 33 
 
 Davidson, Lessie 
 
 1.279 
 
 Davidson, Nancy S. 
 
 1:129 
 
 Davidson, Roy 
 
 1.277 
 
 Davidson far.ily 
 
 1.36 
 
 Davidson, William 1:36, 
 
 1:234 
 
 Davidson, William D. m. 
 
 
 Laura Russell 
 
 1:364 
 
 Davidson, William Orvilla 
 
 1.365 
 
 Davis, 1.136, 
 
 1.289 
 
 Davi s , m . 
 
 
 George Finley 
 
 1:298 
 
 Davis, Albert m. 
 
 
 Kiss Place 
 
 2.5 
 
 Davis, Alexander m. 
 
 
 Mary Sawyer 
 
 2.5 
 
 D-ivis, Andrew Jackson 
 
 2.5 
 
 Davis, Port m. 
 
 
 Laura Jane Lindley 
 
 2.136 
 
 Davis, F. B. 
 
 1:151 
 
 Davis, Flay m. 
 
 
 Clara Bell King 
 
 2.118
 
 Ii!DSX: DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 21 
 
 Davis, Geraldino 
 Davis, H, H. 
 Davis, Mary H. 
 Davis, Harry H. m, 
 Hary E, Talbutt 
 
 Mi; it! 1 ^" 
 
 Dr. vis, Jane liliza ra, 
 
 J. Sturgeon 
 Davis, John m, 
 
 Adalino Huffman 
 Davis, John A. 
 Davis, John A. 
 Dr. vis, John 17. 
 Davis, John T .7. m. 
 
 Armazinda Lack 
 Davis, L. V. 
 Davis, Lon 
 Davis, Lovi H. m.. 
 
 Mr.ry Satjyor 
 Davis, Lillic 
 Davis, Martha a, 
 
 James Lee 
 Davis, Mrs. Mary 
 Davis, Mary Lou m. 
 
 Alfred Wilson 
 
 2:118 
 1:175 
 1:253 
 
 2 1 233 
 
 2:5 
 
 2:171 
 
 1:165 
 
 1:251 
 
 1:79 
 
 2 231 
 1279 
 1:105 
 
 2:5 
 Ii280 
 
 2:133 
 1:209 
 
 2il52, 2:153 
 
 DeArraond, David A. 
 
 1:153, 1:171 
 1:252, 2:336 
 
 Davis, Minnie 3, m. 
 
 Samuel Hunt 
 
 Willian Rollrean 
 Davis, M, R. 
 Davis, T. A, 
 Davis, Mrs. R. H. 
 Davis, Richard C. m. 
 
 Susan Paxilin^ 
 Davis, Roy m. 
 
 Zola P. Dunaimy 
 Davis, S. p, 
 Davis, Sarah E. m. 
 
 (1} J 9te&'tfi*iMtt 
 
 Da-ds, Susan ia 
 
 Charles Fclston 
 Davis, 7. J. 1:221 
 
 * Davis, W. J. 
 
 * Davis, ./. J. residence 
 Davis, ..Illiam Henry 
 
 t Davis, William J. m. 
 
 (1) Sarah A, Kellon;-r 
 
 (2) Eortha C. Hcisoy 
 Davis, V.alliam P. 
 Dawcs, Mary m, 
 
 Dr. Samuel Bonder 
 Dawson, m. 
 
 Jessie pylo 2:255 
 
 Dawson, Uottr.c m. 
 
 Henry Boll 
 Day Li*ht Store 
 Dead Sim School 
 
 2:7 
 1:135 
 Ii252 
 1:197 
 
 2:4 
 
 2:10 
 1:276 
 
 _ _ 
 2231 
 
 2:7 
 
 , 1:290 
 f 2 t80 
 f 288 
 
 2:7 
 
 2:5 
 
 2:81 
 
 , 2:258 
 
 1:307 
 1:213 
 
 1:181 
 
 Deberry, Knry m. 
 
 D. R. Miller 2:49 
 
 Decker, 3. W. 1:151 
 Dea, Harry 0. m. 
 
 Stella Coiner 1:351 
 
 Dee, Robert L. 1:351 
 Deer en, James m, 
 
 Hancy Hinelino 2:224 
 
 Decren, Oner 2:224 
 Doeren, Sarah m. 
 
 John Me Patterson 2:224 
 
 DeLay, Adi son C. 2:25 
 
 Dolk, 3. J. 1:275 
 
 "Dolrconico" 1:58 
 Dclmonico Hotel 1:109,1:211,1:91 
 
 Delosior, F. 1:51 
 Dolosicr, Susan m. 
 
 Archie Gothard 1:55 
 Dolph, Roxie Lana re. 
 
 l-fllliaw M. Kyle 2:130 
 
 Dcnby, Rev. '.in. 1:149 
 Dennis, Jennie m, 
 
 Robort Brovn 2:146 
 
 Dennis, Mr. 1:204 
 
 Depoo, Clovis 1:163 
 Dcpcc, Clovis m. 
 
 Hary Ann McPcak 2:151 
 
 Depco, Lovis & vdfo 1:133 
 Depoe, Wollinpton m. 
 
 Margaret Malinda Fries e 2:34 
 
 Dorby, John J. 1:166 
 
 Derins, James 3. 1:80 
 DoVault, R. C. m. 
 
 Ara Cornell 
 DoVault, Vinea 
 
 DoT/berry, Luther 1:276 
 
 Dewoose-yEtta m. Howard Cox 14357, 
 
 ticwoy, DT Il54 
 
 DelRtt. *rs^ 1206, 1:208 
 
 Dick, Catherine ra. 
 
 Asariah A. Koran 2:112 
 
 Dick, IMcholas 2:112 
 
 Dick, Richard & Lucy 2:112 
 
 Dick, Solomon 2:112 
 Dickcrson, Edith m, 
 
 J. William Hankins 2:68 
 
 Dickinson, A. 1:230 
 
 Dicus, Ed 1:120 
 
 Di.cus, Ella m. J.C. Brovn 2:201 
 Dicus, James r,i. Catherine 
 
 "Kato" Carlock 1:3^, 1:344 
 
 Dicus, John M. 1:33 
 Dicus, John M. m, 
 
 Jane Tucker 2t299 
 
 Dicus, Loann 1:147 
 
 Dicus, Manual & Alien 1:112
 
 IND.:Xi DAD': CCUr."n FTSTCRY 
 
 Pago 22 
 
 Dicus, .'Inline 1 a C. n. 
 
 Johr. S Scro,.;~s 
 Dicus, Thor.,-.s P., n. 
 
 Xary Tuc!:ar 
 Dicus, ,&lcon _"am 
 Diofnndorfcr, C. L. 
 Dilday, Clc-.a 
 Eilc.iy, .'IcbDcc.i n, 
 
 Goor~e ":', "ankins 
 Dill, Dozicr C. 
 Dill, Ira C. 
 Dill, John H. 
 Dilley, Elmer m. 
 
 Estella F. Burney 
 Dinwiddie, Nathan 
 Di shman , A . B . 
 Divine, A. 
 Divine, Alfred 
 Divioae, Clato n. 
 
 Virgil Car lock 
 Divine, Ebenezor 
 Divine, J. LI. 
 
 Janes J. 
 
 Joe 
 
 Mrs . John 
 
 0. H. 
 
 2:299 
 
 2:343 
 2:320 
 1:279 
 1:281 
 
 Divine , 
 Divine, 
 Divine, 
 Divine , 
 Divine, C. 
 Divino, R. 
 
 C. 
 
 Divine, Roscoe 
 Divine, Vcrnie 
 Divine, W. R. 
 Divine , [J, 'J, 
 Divines 
 Dix, P. R. 
 Dobbs , Jool 
 Dobbs, Miss 
 Docker;/, Gov. 
 Dodd, ULaa 
 Dodd, Gordon m, 
 
 Alice Ecunonsor. 
 Dodson, Hollo m. 
 
 Marion C. Gothard 
 Dodson, Slish,-}. & Minnie 
 Dodscn, John n, 
 
 Martha Grady 
 Dodson, Margaret r. , 
 
 Jamos I'osley Woody 
 Dcxison, I'. G. 
 Dodson, ',111 
 Dodson, '.-frills G. 
 Dollbier 
 Doolin, Clem n, 
 
 Mary Soybort 
 Doolin, Pearl 
 Dots on, Deli ah m. 
 
 Charles Fay Boal 
 Douglas, Alox 
 
 Douglas, Jpjnes 
 Douglas, Martha Jane m ( 
 
 Thomas 3 to vail 
 Douglas, Mr, & Mrs, 
 Douglas , Pete 
 Douglas , Peter 
 Douglas. V,' J. m, 
 
 Laura McDaniel 
 Douthart, Jessie m. 
 
 1:48, 
 
 133 
 
 1:63 
 
 1:62 
 
 1:62 
 
 1:259 
 
 2,252 
 
 1:24? 
 
 Mor.tie Ruth Buffington 
 
 1,306 
 
 1:277 
 
 Dow.iing, L. P. 
 
 1:253 
 
 1,47, 1:90 
 
 Drcnnon, Elder H, 
 
 1:141 
 
 
 Dris<;oll, F. 
 
 1:278 
 
 2:221 
 
 Drisdel, Dwight 
 
 1338 
 
 1:90, 1:93 
 
 Drisdol, d)r, Thee J, m. 
 
 
 1(275 
 
 Mora Qvntroll 
 
 1(338 
 
 1:51 
 
 Drisdcll, Mary m. 
 
 
 1:46 
 
 S ir~v ^1 ^'JhsGlor* 
 
 1:72 
 
 
 Drolcsb,-.up;h, D. & S. 
 
 1,224 
 
 1*341 
 
 Drum, 1C- E, 
 
 1:164 
 
 1:90 
 
 Drumra . '. fe . E . 
 
 1:185 
 
 1:252 
 
 Drummond , Eva 
 
 1:72 
 
 1:90 
 
 Drysdala, Tom n, 
 
 
 1 1 341 
 
 Ellen Garver 
 
 2i4l 
 
 1:276 
 
 Duckott, Dr. T. H. 
 
 2,87 
 
 1:251, 1:279 
 
 Duckett Sisters 
 
 1:224 
 
 1:276 
 
 Duckwall, J: F. 1:252, 
 
 2:337 
 
 1,164, 1:176 
 
 Duden. J. F. m, 
 
 
 1:178, 1:214 
 
 Susie Young 
 
 2:388 
 
 1(279 
 
 Duffy, Carl 
 
 2,72 
 
 1:276 
 
 Duffy, D. P. m, 
 
 
 1:279 
 
 Anna i/eir 
 
 2:358 
 
 1:51 
 
 Duffy, Earl 
 
 2, 72 
 
 1:236 
 
 Duffy, Hugh m. 
 
 
 1:180, 1,181 
 
 Carrie Harper 
 
 2.72 
 
 133 
 
 Duffy, Mabel 
 
 2.72 
 
 1,243, 1:27^ 
 
 Duffy, Neva 
 
 it: 71 
 
 2:337 
 
 Duffy, Oda 
 
 2,72 
 
 1:277 
 
 Duffy, Philip m. 
 
 
 
 Ellen M. Harper 
 
 2:71 
 
 2,18 
 
 Duffy, R P. 
 
 1(275 
 
 
 Duffy, Raymond 
 
 2,71 
 
 2:55, 2:56 
 
 Duffy, Sara m. 
 
 
 .e 2:165 
 
 Julian King 
 
 2:115 
 
 
 Duffy, Tholraa 
 
 2,72 
 
 2:56 
 
 Duffy, Wilna 
 
 2,72 
 
 
 Dunaway, Anna M. m. 
 
 
 2,378 
 
 Thad Kir by 
 
 2,10 
 
 1:46, 1:51 
 
 Dunaway , Ar.oe 
 
 2:10 
 
 1 : 2.74 
 
 Dunaway, Charlie 
 
 2,10 
 
 1:249 
 
 Dunaway, Crete m, 
 
 
 1:289 
 
 Roscoo G. Pyle 
 
 2i259 
 
 
 Dunaway, James C. 
 
 1:252 
 
 2:302 
 
 Dunaway , L . C . m , 
 
 
 2 1 302 
 
 Rector 
 
 2,76 
 
 
 * Dunaway, L. C. & wife f 
 
 2,184 
 
 2:350 
 
 Dunaway, L. T. It 51 
 
 , 134 
 
 1:51 
 
 Ii33, 
 
 1274
 
 INDEX: DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 23 
 
 Dunaway, LeiJis C. m. 
 
 
 Sarah Jane Rector 
 
 2:8 
 
 Dunaway, Lev-Is T. m, 
 
 
 Jane English 
 
 2i8, 2:9 
 
 Dunaway, Lucretia m. 
 
 
 Roscoe Fyle 
 
 2:10 
 
 Dunaway, Lucy S, m. 
 
 
 Orris Landers 
 
 2tlO 
 
 Dunaway, Margaret 
 
 2t 10 
 
 Dunaway, Nora J. m. 
 
 
 Charles McNoal 
 
 2:10 
 
 Dunaway, Thcron 
 
 2:10 
 
 Dunaway, I/Llfrad C. 
 
 2:10 
 
 Dunaway, Zola P. m, 
 
 
 Roy Davis 
 
 2jlO 
 
 Dunaways 
 
 1:236 
 
 Duncan, Berry 
 
 1:60 
 
 Duncan, C. C. 1:242, 
 
 It243, 1:274 
 
 Duncan, C. C. m. 
 
 
 Valogia Higgins 
 
 2:86 
 
 Duncan , D . tf. 
 
 1:140 
 
 Duncan, David W. 
 
 1:81 
 
 Duncan, Eli m. 
 
 
 Caroline KcGurio 
 
 2t362 
 
 Duncan, Zliza m. 
 
 
 Charles D. i-Jhito 
 
 2i36l 
 
 Duncan, Flossie m. 
 
 
 Roger M. Seybert 
 
 2 1302 
 
 Duncan, Halo 
 
 1:103 
 
 Duncan, Houston 
 
 1:214 
 
 Duncan , J , P . 
 
 Itl70, Iil72 
 
 Duncan, L. M. 
 
 It 242 
 
 Duncan, Olivar 
 
 1:80 
 
 Duncan, Ruth 
 
 1:281 
 
 Duncan, Sherman m. 
 
 
 Caroline Shouse 
 
 2:314 
 
 Duncan, Tom 
 
 1:103 
 
 Duncan, John J. 
 
 1:145 
 
 Dunklc, John 
 
 1:227, Ii225 
 
 Dunlap, Rev, 
 
 It 124 
 
 Dunn & Taylor 
 
 1:233 
 
 Dunn, Ann m. 
 
 
 George VJ. KankLns 
 
 2:68 
 
 Dunn, Dell 
 
 1275 
 
 Dunn, Dr. 
 
 1:98 
 
 Dunn, Lysandor S, 
 
 1:32 
 
 Dunn, '.Jllliam 
 
 1:32 
 
 Dunn, './Lilian m. 
 
 
 Zora Holman 
 
 2:93 
 
 Dunning, Alice m. 
 
 
 August C. Bartling 
 
 1:312 
 
 Dunning, Mrs. J. T, 
 
 It202 
 
 Duroen, James m. 
 
 
 Nancy Hinolinc 
 
 2:224 
 
 Durncll , John 
 
 It 104 
 
 Duroen, Oner 
 
 2:224 
 
 Duroen, Sarah 
 
 2t224 
 
 Durnal, James 1:90 
 
 Duvall, A. C. 1:224 
 
 Duvall, Mrs. A. C. 1:202, 1:203 
 
 Dyo, Albert 2:11 
 Dyo, Jelia (Fletcher) m. 
 
 B. !'. Fugate 210 
 
 Dye, Clarence Cowan 2:11 
 Dye , 3dw-?.rd m . 
 
 Celia Ann Fletcher 2tlO 
 Dye, Slla m. 
 
 L. C. Snoddy 2:11 
 
 Dye, Margaret 2:11 
 Dye, F.-,3T-1 n. 
 
 Qvirles Koody 2:11 
 
 Dye, Rosa Gail 2 til 
 
 Dye, W. R, Ii230, 1:234, 1250 
 
 Dyo, '..'i];.ia;n R. 1:144 
 Dys, ]c-'' .1:1 -iin R. m. 
 
 Dorothy u. Cowan 2:10 
 
 Dyer : John Sr. 1 165, 2:378 
 
 Eaplos, 
 Sastin, 
 
 I/. B. 
 D. C. 
 
 Iil67 
 Ii52, 1 tl60 
 
 Ii253, 11251 
 It 110 
 It 32 
 
 Eastin, David 
 
 Eastin, David C. 
 
 Eastin 's Daylight Store It 53 
 
 Eastin, F. C. 1:217, Ii293 
 
 Eastin, Mrs. F. C. 
 
 Eastin, Frank 
 
 Eastin, Miss Frank 
 
 Eastin, Fred 
 
 Eastin, Fred C. 
 
 Eastin, Fred Clarkson 
 
 Sastin, Misses 
 
 Eastin, the Misses 
 
 Eastin, Mrs. 
 
 1:52, 
 
 Eastin, Miss Ollie 
 
 Eastins Store 
 
 Eaton, Elsie Rebecca 
 
 Eaton, Grace Loverna 
 
 Eaton, Helen m. 
 
 Glonarven Bohymer 
 
 Eaton, Len 
 jk Eaton Lumber Co. 
 
 Eaton, Ruth Elizabeth 
 
 tf. R. Ii222, 1:223, 
 :/, R., Lumber Yard 
 Mrs. './. R. 
 1/illiam Robert 
 l-filliam Robinson m. 
 
 1:209 
 1:52 
 1:201 
 1:214 
 1:213 
 1:101 
 1:108 
 
 1197, 1:198 
 1:188, 1:189 
 1:191, 1:193 
 1:201 
 ItllO 
 2:14 
 
 Eaton, 
 Eaton, 
 Eaton, 
 Eaton, 
 Eaton, 
 
 (1) ___ 
 
 (2) arice (Hull) Holland 
 Eaton, '.Amain Robinson f 
 Eaton, './Llliam Tracy k. 
 
 Loverna Robinson 
 Eaton, Z. T. 
 
 2:14 
 
 2:13 
 1:105 
 2il4 
 2:14 
 1:224 
 f 2:56 
 2:14 
 2:14 
 
 2,12 
 
 2:1/ * 
 2:56 
 
 2:12 
 
 1:143
 
 )2 ecu; TV 
 
 Edge, _ n 
 dato Hargrave 
 
 Edge, _ m 
 
 Stcvo Gray 
 Edge, Bon L. 
 Edge, Sari lidgar rc. 
 
 Blanch Cannady 
 Edpe , Enana n . 
 
 William Pyle 
 Edge, Frank 
 Edge, H. 
 Edge, Henry 
 Edge, J. F. 
 Ed.Te , Jonathan in. 
 
 Becky McCiure 
 Edge, Luclla m. 
 
 L. E. Brcwn 
 Edge, Maggie :-.. 
 
 2 si 5 
 
 2:15 
 1:90 
 
 2:16 
 
 2:16 
 2il6 
 1:51 
 2:15 
 1:33 
 
 2il5 
 
 2:15 
 
 Edge , Martin D . 
 Edre, Mary r:. 
 
 George Clomons 
 Ed.^e , Roxana 
 Edge, Sadi a m, 
 
 Ton Glaze 
 Edgo, T .,alliam 
 Edge, ".villir.rn N. n. 
 
 Florilla './alker 
 Edge, '.rillie n. 
 
 Kib Drarne 
 Edintor. 
 Edington, Frod 
 Sdrdston, Rov. J, '! 
 Edmonson, .'JLFred Ray m, 
 
 Elva Har-yravcs ' 
 
 Edmonson, Alice ::. 
 
 Gordon iiodd 
 Edmonson, ^llcn B. 
 Edmonson, D. F. , vafu, 
 
 & residence 
 E'dmonson, D.a\~i.d F. m. 
 
 (1) Crphclia G. Cantrell 
 
 (2) Hattie (Matthews) 
 
 2:16 
 1:33 
 
 2:15 
 
 2il6 
 
 I;?.::' 7 
 It 275 
 
 1:143 
 
 2ii: 
 2:19 
 
 :ti: 
 
 Sdmonson, Jesse n. 
 
 Fay Carle ck 
 Edmonson, Mad TO 
 Edmonson, I'ildrcd L. 
 Sdr.onson, 3taph.cn A. r. . 
 
 Louisa L coney 
 Eds all, John 
 Edward, C-ov. John C. 
 Edwards, Abraham m. L. Dale 2:331 
 Edw.rds, Ar"'.a '."., A. Gas sad rj 331 
 Edwards, C, \J. 1:23'"' 
 
 Edxrards, Clara rr. . 
 
 Robort .}, Vandcrvillo 2:331 
 
 , Claronco 
 Jdwa-ds, D. './, 1:52, 
 1:182, 
 
 Edwards, D. \J. rr.. 
 
 Sarah S. Underwood 
 Edwards, Franklin A. 
 Howards, T saac F. 
 Edwards, l-'ary Jlizabcth r.. 
 
 Goor-^o C. Strange 
 Edwards, Mrs. 
 Edwards, '.7o-id 
 Sffic, Gladys 
 Effio, Joan 
 Effio, ?^.bol 
 E'forrian, Frr.d 
 Eidson, J. R. 
 Eirsman, yllbert^a Lcc 
 Eir s-.ar. , Chr i s ti an m . 
 
 P : atic " : arsy 
 Zirs"iar. , Jacob m. 
 
 Rachc-l CriLTmll 
 Tirsrtan, Jacob &. vri.fo 
 Hirs^.an, Katharine Mario 
 
 :", ^. "cKahan 
 ; reman, !"ary Frances 
 Eirsr.an, TOF ; Curm^cll 
 Eirsnan, Victor Loo r. . 
 
 Bessie F^nlry 
 Eisort, Frod m. 
 
 R'lth ;.. Ccchran 
 Eldridgo, J. './. 
 CldririT: :, Titus E. 
 ll.k '.lorn Frairie battle- 
 Ellcr, .'iahicn r. . 
 
 Mary Cciner 
 
 Zlli-t.t, Mrs. Iil90, 
 
 Ellis, 3. F. 
 Ell ; s C. P . 
 -His, Kary Ellen m. 
 
 Criarlr.s './. I'cn^-^oncry 
 Ell' r. , Sooncer m, 
 
 rnton T. 
 
 1:109 
 1:253 
 
 2:339 
 2:331 
 
 2:51 
 
 2:331 
 1:189 
 1:131 
 1:275 
 1:280 
 1:278 
 1:153 
 1:278 
 2:16 
 
 2:17 
 
 2:1? 
 2jl?6 
 
 2:17 
 
 2:17 
 
 2:17 
 
 : 17-18 
 
 2:17 
 
 2:272 
 1:166 
 1:221 
 
 It ICO 
 
 1:351 
 It 197 
 1:277 
 1:178 
 
 2:19C 
 
 2:190 
 1:249 
 
 11250 
 
 2 .i QQ 
 1:167 
 
 2:42 
 1:277 
 
 2:122 
 2:271
 
 D.UB COUNTY HISTCRY 
 
 Page 25 
 
 ELson, William m. 
 
 
 Pearl Renfro 
 
 2,279 
 
 Emerson , Turley 
 
 1:80 
 
 Engelage, Charles 
 
 1,278 
 
 Envisage, Linda 
 
 1,280 
 
 Englonan, Mrs. F. P, 
 
 1:209 
 
 Engleman, J. S. 
 
 f 1,232 
 
 Engleman, Leo 
 
 Iil91 
 
 Sngloman, Mrs. Kable 
 
 It 192 
 
 Engleman, Maude m. 
 
 
 William L. Scroggs 
 
 2t299 
 
 Engli sh , m . 
 
 
 Elmira Cox 
 
 1 1354 
 
 English, Jane m. 
 
 
 Lev/is T, Dunavay 
 
 2,8 
 
 English, Kalinda in. 
 
 
 John Crisp 
 
 1:44 
 
 Erdsiock, Minnie m. 
 
 
 Henry Meyers 
 
 2,170 
 
 Erisman see Eirsman 
 
 
 Erisman, I-Lrs, Boss 
 
 Il209 
 
 Erwin, Rev. John M, 
 
 2,2Q8 
 
 Erwin, Rachael Jane m. 
 
 
 John L. Scroggs 
 
 2:293 
 
 Estes, John H. 
 
 1:233 
 
 Sstos, Joseph 
 
 1,5B 
 
 Ethridpce, V.lley S, 
 
 1,90 
 
 Ettcr 
 
 It40 
 
 Svans, ., J. 
 
 2,335 
 
 Svans, Amanda Lack 
 
 f 2,72 
 
 Svans, C. E. Rev 
 
 1,149 
 
 Evans, Charity r. . 
 
 
 William Henry Crutchor 
 
 1358 
 
 Evans, Charles E. 
 
 1,145 
 
 Evans, David 
 
 1,167 
 
 Evans, E, G. 
 
 127? 
 
 Evans, Zf f i ? m. 
 
 
 Arthur Potter 
 
 2,335 
 
 Evans, Elizabeth m. 
 
 
 John Bowman 
 
 2:73 
 
 Evans, G. ;/. It 165 
 
 , 1:250 
 
 Svans, George m. 
 
 
 Matilda Lack 
 
 2:22 
 
 Evans, Isaac 
 
 1,184 
 
 Evans, L. F. 
 
 1,250 
 
 Evans, L. F. V.rs. 1:202 
 
 , 1:204 
 
 Evans, Laurence T. 
 
 3,276 
 
 Evans, Matilda (Lack"* 
 
 2,20 
 
 Svans, Prof. Roy 
 
 1,272 
 
 Evans, Roy R. 
 
 1:275 
 
 Evans, S. './. 
 
 1|2?9 
 
 Evans, Sarah m. 
 
 
 John II. La wren co 
 
 2,64 
 
 Evans, layl.;r a- 
 
 1,184 
 
 Evans, '.-. ~. 
 
 1,225 
 
 Evans, "rs. VJ. E. 
 
 1,204 
 
 Everett, ;.. G. 1,163 
 
 , It K.k 
 
 Everett, E. R. 
 
 Everett, Edna 
 
 Everton 
 
 Everton Hardware Co. 
 
 Svcrton Houso 
 Evertcn Journal 
 Bverton School 
 Everton Views 
 Swing, M. M. m. 
 
 Ii229, 
 
 Ii279 
 1:281 
 Is225 
 1:233 
 2:147 
 1:228 
 1:333 
 1:275 
 f 2:96 
 
 Alba (Travis) Hartley 2:199 
 
 Fair, Bill 1,104 
 
 Faircs, Jim 1,103 
 
 Faires, Newt 1:103 
 
 Fail-view School 1:276, 1:278 
 
 Fairview School It 280 
 
 Fanning, Flora T, m. 
 
 William Eradloy Sloan 2,318 
 Fanning, J. P. 1:169 
 
 Finning, Sarah P. m. 
 
 Archibald C. Patterson 2i2l8 
 Fanning, Thomas 1,90 
 
 Fatminfr, Thomas: 4 Harriet 2:318 
 Fanning, Thomas in, 
 
 Sarah Speight 2,218 
 
 Fargo m. 
 
 Kiss Bishop Ii315 
 
 Fargo, 1-iiss m. 
 
 Thomas Bishop 
 Farm Crop Shipments 
 Farmer, A. B. 
 Farmer, Archie 
 Blossom 
 
 Firmer , 
 Farmer, Carter 
 Farmer, Eula m. 
 Finley Scott 
 Farmer, Svaline m. 
 
 James Morris 
 Farmer, Frieda 
 Farmer, Ha sol 
 Farmer, Howard M. m, 
 
 Anna 1-fjsy Woody 
 Farmer, John A. m, 
 
 Emily .7alkcr 
 Farmer, John Howard 
 Firmer, l>.bel 
 
 Mary m. 
 ;. Hall 
 : ,'om 
 
 Sarah m. 
 R. RUoy 
 Sarah m. 
 
 f armor i 
 
 r ra , 
 
 Farmer, 
 
 Firmer, 
 
 John 
 Farmer, 
 
 John Harlow 
 Farmer, Sarah S. m 
 
 Dennis Jennings 
 
 It 315 
 1,267-68 
 1,163, 1164 
 2,23 
 2,23 
 2,23 
 
 2,23 
 
 2,22 
 2,23 
 
 2:23 
 
 2:23, 2:373 
 
 2,279 
 
 2,378 
 
 2,23 
 
 2,23 
 2,23 
 
 2,279 
 2,22 
 2,23
 
 IMDJX: BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Pago 26 
 
 Farmor, Sarah Lucinda m. 
 
 
 Finloy, Miss .n. 
 
 
 Taylor H. Hunt 
 
 2 1 97 
 
 Judge 'Jotzol 
 
 1:39 
 
 Farmer , Samuel 
 Farmor, Samuel m. 
 
 2:210 
 
 Finloy, A. F. 
 Finloy, A. K. 
 
 1:361 
 1:222 
 
 Lake Pylo 
 
 2:22 
 
 Finloy, A. T. 
 
 1:273 
 
 
 2:24 
 
 Finloy, Mrs. Anna 
 
 1:190 
 
 Farmor , Samuol 
 
 2:378 
 
 Finloy, Albert 
 
 2:17 
 
 Farmer, Solomon m. 
 
 
 Finloy & Evans 
 
 2:282 
 
 Elizabeth Cox 
 
 2:22 
 
 .Finley, Lt. Bon 
 
 1:104 
 
 Farmer, Washington 
 
 1 ' 3^ 
 
 Finloy, Bessio m. 
 
 
 Farmer, i/illiam 
 
 1 1 3^ 
 
 Victor Lee Eirsman 
 
 2:17 
 
 Farmer, halliam 
 
 2:22 
 
 Finlcy, Britain 
 
 Ii32 
 
 Farmer, '.:. A. 
 Farmer, '.*. Ti. 1:252, 
 
 1:279 
 
 2:184 
 
 Finloy, Britian 
 Finloy, Dolla F. m. 
 
 1:249 
 
 Farmers Mutual Fire Ins. Co. 
 
 
 Robert J. 'Jest 
 
 2:27 
 
 1:15^, 1:312, 2:385 
 
 
 Finlcy, ZLlon m. 
 
 
 Farmers State Bank 1:219, 
 
 1:356 
 
 Howard Rafsdale 
 
 2t26l 
 
 Farms , Bade Co . f 
 
 1131.2 
 
 Finloy, George m. 
 
 
 Parries, Perry m. 
 
 
 Davis 
 
 lt'^98 
 
 Dialtha McLcmore 
 
 2:149 
 
 Finley, H. H. 
 
 1:253 
 
 Farris, Mrs. }'. H. 1:20?., 
 
 1:,203 
 
 Finlcy, Mr. &Mrs. Harry 
 
 2:205 
 
 Farris, Frank 
 
 lt/22 
 
 Finley, J. M. 
 
 1: 51 
 
 Farris, J. T. 
 Farris, Perry l:6l, 
 
 1:130 
 1:138 
 
 Finloy, J. R. Itl03 1:170, 
 1:172, 1:174, 
 
 1:171 
 1:175 
 
 Farthing, R. L. 
 
 1:233 
 
 Finlcy, Jack 
 
 1:37 
 
 Farthing, S. H. 
 
 1:164 
 
 Finley, James F. 
 
 1:39 
 
 Faurbin, John m. 
 
 
 Finloy, Jcsso M. 
 
 1:33 
 
 Laura Shipley 
 
 2:310 
 
 Finloy, John 1:33, 
 
 1:103 
 
 Fell, M. H. 
 
 1:165 
 
 Finloy, Lum 
 
 1:278 
 
 Ferguson, James '.7r.1t/.-r 
 
 2:24 
 
 Finlcy, Louisa A. m. 
 
 
 Ferguson, -Jennie m. 
 
 
 John Shclton 2:27, 
 
 2:280 
 
 11. E. Gilliland 2:48, 
 
 2:24 
 
 Finloy, Margaret m. 
 
 
 Forguson, John m. 
 
 
 "Alii am Hunt 
 
 2:97 
 
 Nancy Garvcr 
 
 2:42 
 
 Finloy, Mary fh. 
 
 
 Ferguson, John A. 
 
 1:26 
 
 Ben M. Ncale 
 
 2:205 
 
 Ferguson, John Chapman 2:24-25 
 
 Finlcy, Mary m. 
 
 
 Ferguson, John Honry 
 
 2:24 
 
 James G. Berry 
 
 1:313 
 
 Ferguson, Lucy Lee 
 
 2:26 
 
 Finlcy, Mary E. m. 
 
 
 Ferguson, Matilda Ann m. 
 
 
 lAlliam K. Pylc 2:255, 
 
 2:258 
 
 John 'J. 1 oc 
 
 2:232 
 
 Finloy t Milton 
 
 1:39 
 
 Forguson, Richard m. 
 
 
 Finloy, Milton m. 
 
 
 Mary J . McLay 
 
 2:24 
 
 Susan Stephonson 
 
 2:261 
 
 Ferguson, Sallie G. m. 
 
 
 Finlcy, Miltcn L. 
 
 2:27 
 
 -.;. D. utt 
 
 2:25 
 
 Finlcy, Minnie 
 
 1:189 
 
 Ferguson, :J. L. 
 
 1:219 
 
 Finloy, Mcllie m. 
 
 
 1:220, 
 
 1:275 
 
 i/, K. Pylo 
 
 1:237 
 
 Ferguson, ;', L. f 
 
 1:244 
 
 Finlcy, Mc31ic Moore m. 
 
 
 Ferguson, Mrs. i7. L. 
 
 1:201 
 
 Lc^n s .TV Qni ro 
 
 2t26o 
 
 Forguson, l/illian Lse m. 
 
 
 Finlcy, T.'C. 
 
 1278 
 
 nay Boissoau 
 
 2:24 
 
 Finlcy, T. K. 
 
 1:277 
 
 Fcrrand, C. ',!. 
 
 1:168 
 
 Finlcy, T. Howard 
 
 2:361 
 
 Fiddlor, Martin Is 163, 
 
 1:164 
 
 Finlcy, Thomas 
 
 1:39 
 
 Finch (L-r.r/'jr) 
 
 1:68 
 
 ,/t Finloy, Thoms Randolph m. 
 
 
 Fine, Loo 
 
 1:104 
 
 Mary E. B^.ndy 
 
 2:26 
 
 Finke, K. T. 
 
 1:27'- 
 
 Finloy, Mrs. : /7. F. 1:201, 
 
 1:209 
 
 Finlcy, m. 
 
 
 Finlcy, 1,111 
 
 1:103 
 
 Silas H. ocybort 
 
 2 : 300 
 
 Finloys 
 
 1: 64 
 
 
 
 Finl~ys Mill 
 
 1:26
 
 INDEX: DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 27 
 
 Finnoy, I-Iinerva Ii280 
 Fisher, Evelyn E. m. 
 
 (1) Ketchom 
 
 (2) John 2, Scroggs 2i299 
 Fisher, George n. 
 
 Martha A. Fratt 2:300 
 Fisk, Rev. N. 1:46, 1:51 
 
 Fisk, rathanial 1:136 
 
 Fisks Ii236 
 
 Fitchpa trick, J. H. 1:279 
 
 Fitchpa trick, Ora 1:279 
 Fitzgerald, Thomas m. 
 
 Carrie I-eyers 2il?0 
 
 Fitzpatrick, T. p. 1:90 
 
 jfttspa trick, Tom 1:279 
 Flanders, Benjamin IT. 
 
 Catherine (Upson) Litchfield 
 
 2 1 13o 
 
 Fleetwood, Ed 1:104 
 
 Fleisher, ivilliam It 33 
 
 Fleming, Thomas 133 
 
 Flemming , m 
 
 Sallie Seybert 2:302 
 
 Flemming, John P. 1:65 
 
 Fletcher, Thomas C. 1:158 
 Fletcher, Celia Ann m. 
 
 (1) Eduard Dye 
 
 (2) B. F. rugate 2ilO 
 Flinn, Elisabeth m. 
 
 Daniel Iv'entworth Scott 159 
 
 Flint ILL 11 School 1:276 
 
 Flour mill 1:22? 
 Floyd Jane m. 
 
 Jerry Calvin Brown 1:323 
 
 Fly, Rev. It 124 
 Fly, J. B, 1:172, 1:174 
 
 Fly, Rev. J. B. 1:171 
 
 Ford, Irene 1:145 
 
 Ford, J. K. 1:145 
 
 Ford, Mary 1:145 
 
 Ford, jiiiTirod 1:30 
 
 Foresi th , Joo 1 1 10 5 
 
 Fore si th, John 1:1C5 
 
 Fore si th, Toss It 10 5 
 
 For till cation 1:11 
 
 Fortr.sr, C. ,7. 1:275 
 Fortner, Icrtha Genevi.eve 2:353 
 Fortner, Charles "./. m 
 
 ADta . ;:. '..'addle 2:353 
 
 Partner , ; ir)na 1:281 
 
 Fcrtnor, Mrs. Lola 1:276 
 Foster, Alo:c 
 
 Fcstor, Alox-indor ] :79i 
 
 Foster, r,. ;.;, 1,179 
 
 Foster, Rev. G. M. 1:150 
 
 roster, Geor/re 1:288 
 
 roster, J:m 1:103 
 
 Foster, H. A. It 149 
 
 Foster, Major 1:99 
 
 Foushee, Mary E. 2:105 
 Foushce, William m, 
 
 Narcissa Hunt 2:105 
 
 Foust, F. M. 1:90 
 
 Foust, '.ft 111 am 1:90 
 
 Fowler, R. 1:230 
 
 Fox, J. A. 1:140 
 
 Fox, James A. 1:140 
 
 Francis, H. W. 1:164 
 
 Franklin, Ben 1:277 
 
 Franklin, G. 11. 1:276 
 
 Franklin School 1:277 
 Frazier, Franklin T. 1:43, 44 
 
 Frazier, Thomas Ii80 
 
 Frazier, VJ. F. 1:143 
 
 Fredricktoun, battle 1:75 
 
 Freedle, Baptist Iil69 
 
 Freedle, Benjamin 1:254 
 
 Freedle, G. \-J. 1:165 
 Freedle, George W. m. 
 
 Kary /jm Shaw 2:304 
 Freedle, Martha m. 
 
 James Glenn 2:52 
 
 Freedle, Otis 1:280 
 
 Freedle, Phyllis 1:277 
 
 Freedle, Robert 1: 90 
 
 Freedom School 1:277 
 Freeman, Rolla m. 
 
 Catherine :-foody 2 1377 
 
 French, S. A. 1:179 
 
 French, Lottie H. 1(179 
 
 French, Rev. 1:150 
 
 "r Friar, Andrei? Jackson m. 
 
 Mollie Ruark 2i28 
 
 2:31 
 
 Friar, Effie E. 2'i33 
 
 Friar, Elsa 2:31 
 
 Friar, Harland Theodore 2:31 
 
 Friar, Howard Burton 2:33 
 Friar, Freddie m. 
 
 Earl Meek 2i30 
 
 Friar, James 1:90 
 Friar, Janes Burton m. 
 
 Florence Pilkington 2:33 
 
 Friar, John D. 2:33 
 
 Friar, Joshua 2:30 
 Friar, Joshua Floyd m. 
 
 Alice Inrrel 2:31 
 Frinr, Lelah 2:30, 1:281 
 
 Friar, Lula 2:29 
 
 Friar, I!ollie 2:31 
 Friar, jannie 2:32, 1:281 
 Friar, i'anm e m. 
 
 Judson Adamson 2|29 
 
 Friar, Orris 2:31
 
 TNDZXi DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 28 
 
 Friar, Robert i. Lee m. 
 
 Tressie Irby 
 # Friar, Robert Lee n. 
 Apthusa Ann Burton 
 
 Friar, Susan m. 
 
 Isaac Pro coon 
 Friar, Susan 
 Friar, Susan in. 
 
 Marion Lloyd Irby 
 Friar, Thad 
 Friar, Velrm Lee 
 Friar, Yens el 
 Friar, '."ana m. 
 
 HcKinloy Terrell 
 Friar, I-.al.liam 
 Friar, VJiiJ iu.n 
 Friar, Vfiilia;: 
 Friar, ',115. an m. 
 
 Luch Hudspoth 
 / Friar, VB.llia^i m. 
 
 Theodosia Ruark 
 
 Friar, Vfi.lliar'1 Alexander n. 
 
 Bytha Hall or y 
 Friar, Willie 
 Friend, Alfred 
 Friend, Bessie m. 
 
 McCoy Glenn 
 Friend, Jacob 
 Frieze & Payne 
 Frioze, Arkley n, 
 
 Delitha Aminda McPeak 
 
 Frieze, 
 Frieze , 
 
 * Frieze, 
 
 Frie: 
 Frieze, 
 
 * Frioze, 
 Frieze, 
 Frieze, 
 
 frieze, 
 Frieze, 
 Frieze, 
 Frieze, 
 Frieze, 
 
 Frioze, 
 Frieze, J. A. 
 Frieze, J. 3. 
 Frieze, J. './. 
 Frieze, Jacob n. 
 
 H:.lburn 
 
 Frieze, John Hamon 
 Frioze, John "..llkerson m. 
 
 Ann Path!. ah Mills 2:34 
 
 
 Fl'Ieao, Mai'jaret. Malinda m. 
 
 
 2:33 
 
 li'ollin^ion Dopoo 
 
 2:34 
 
 
 Frieze, Richard Donion 
 
 2:34 
 
 2-32 
 
 Frieze, Saline m. 
 
 
 32, 2:29 
 
 Chancy 
 
 2:34 
 
 
 Frioz?, Sarah E. m, 
 
 
 2:28, 2:243 
 
 Melchor 
 
 2:34 
 
 2:29 
 
 Fri 22c , Theodore 
 
 2:36 
 
 
 Frioze, Vernon 
 
 205 
 
 2:31 
 
 Freezes 
 
 1:236 
 
 2:29 
 
 Friable, J. J. 1:180, 
 
 1:181 
 
 2:33 
 
 Fri .-bio, James J. 1:180, 
 
 1:181 
 
 2:30 
 
 Fry. linna n. 
 
 
 
 ohr '-/hita 
 
 2:362 
 
 2:30 
 
 Frye ;. > riling 
 
 1:224 
 
 2:28 
 
 Frye & Warren 
 
 2:38 
 
 2:29 
 
 Fry;: . >\1 bort m, 
 
 
 1;276 
 
 1-j 11..'; r> riling 
 
 1:313 
 
 
 Fryc, jYod 1:151, 
 
 1:154 
 
 2:28, 2:32 
 
 Frye, Fred 1.222, 
 
 1:250 
 
 
 ; Fryo , Fred * Lily 
 
 2:36 
 
 2:31 
 
 * Fryo, Fred f 2:40 
 
 2:29-32 
 
 Fryo , Hnnry 
 
 2:37 
 
 >r n. 
 
 l ? ryc , Jud.;*c 
 
 1:3 
 
 2:33 
 
 Frye, R. A. 
 
 1:225 
 
 2:31 
 
 Frye, Vlilliarn 
 
 2:37 
 
 1:276 
 
 Fugate , Albert 
 
 2:11 
 
 
 Fugate, F;. F. m. 
 
 
 2:53 
 
 Coli". Ann (Fletcher) Dyo 
 
 2:10 
 
 1:103 
 
 Fugp.t-o, Charles 
 
 2:11 
 
 2:291 
 
 Fupate, Elizabeth m. 
 
 
 
 T. Kartin 
 
 2:11 
 
 jak 2 : 34 
 
 Fugate , Henry 
 
 2:11 
 
 2:151 
 
 Fugaic , James 
 
 2:11 
 
 2:23 
 
 Fugate , John 
 
 2.11 
 
 1:90 
 
 Fugate, Joseph 
 
 "ill 
 
 
 Fugate, Mary m. 
 
 
 f 2-3C5 
 
 Andrei; Sumr.ers 
 
 2:289 
 
 1:3, 2:35 
 
 Fugate, Richard 
 
 2:11 
 
 f 1:72 
 
 Fugate, Solonon E. 
 
 2:11 
 
 2:34 
 
 Fulbright, Billic 
 
 2:273 
 
 
 Fulbright, Justice 
 
 1:45 
 
 2:34 
 
 Fulton, Margaret m. 
 
 
 1:175 
 
 John C-ombell 
 
 2:267 
 
 1:252 
 
 'Fulton, Rev. 1:111, 
 
 1:114 
 
 2:35, 1^259 
 
 Rulton, Rev. !.'. R. 1:52, 
 
 1:131 
 
 2 :35 
 
 Funk, M. 
 
 1:233 
 
 
 Funks 
 
 1:62 
 
 2:34 
 
 Funks 
 
 1:137 
 
 1:141 
 
 Fuquc, Allie 
 
 2:39 
 
 2:34 
 
 Fuqua , Alva 
 
 2:39 
 
 2:34 
 
 Fuqua, Hntiie m. 
 
 
 1:51 
 
 J, I'. Turner 2:39, 
 
 2:238 
 
 
 Fuqua, Ida m. 
 
 
 2:34 
 
 ?. I-I. Thompson 2:39, 
 
 2:238 
 
 2:35 
 
 Fuqua, J. H. 2:49, 
 
 2:219 
 
 2i238, 2:221 
 
 2:35
 
 INDiiXi DADL. COUKTY li 
 
 .1^0 20 
 
 Fuqua, Janes Harve m. 
 
 Laura A. Renfro 2:3? 
 Fuqua, Laura vn. 2:271 
 
 J. H. Poc 2i39, 2-.23S 
 Fuqua, Lula m. 
 
 Dr. L. 3. Copoland 2:238 
 Fuqua, Lula m. 
 
 Dr. L. S. Couplin 2:39 
 
 Fuqua, Mario 2; 40 
 
 Fuqua, Will 2:238 
 
 Fuqua., William ra. 
 
 R*rl White 239 
 
 Fuqua, tq.lliam & Martha 2:238 
 
 Fuqua, William m. 
 
 Margaret Elizabeth Harbor t 
 
 2i38 
 
 Furby, Kempert & 1:214, 1:217 
 Fur by, Mrs. Ralph 1:209 
 Furnoy, P., A. ra. 
 
 Goldio UndorT'ooc. 2:340 
 
 Fyffo, Louise m. 
 
 J. G. Wilson 2:368 
 
 Galbraith & Tarrant 1:227 
 Galbraith, J. C. m. 
 
 Emaline A. Pyland 2:253 
 
 Gallaspy, Tim 1:179 
 
 Games, J. D, 1:167 
 
 Gambol, G. ;/. 1:172 
 Gambell, John m. 
 
 Margaret Fulton 2:267 
 Gambell, X te m, 
 
 Jerome Leo Rawhauser 2:267 
 
 Gamble, John 1:32, 1:139 
 
 Gambles 1:137 
 
 Gambles 1 ; 62 
 
 Garber, E. J, 1:278 
 
 Garber, William 1:278 
 Gardner, Hannah m. 
 
 Hesckiah Gregory II 2:64 
 
 Gerdnor, Margaret 1:129 
 
 Gardner, N. v. 1:165 
 
 Gardner, Paten 2:83 
 
 Garland, Prof. Homer 1:272 
 Garrott, Cordio m, 
 
 Leias M, Murphy 2il99 
 
 Garrett, J. tf. 2:291 
 
 Garrett, John E. 1:53, 1:252 
 
 Garrett Lodge 1:180 
 
 Garrett, Mary Emma 2:341 
 Garrett, Mrs., Fomalo Seminary 
 
 2:175 
 
 Garrott, Rov. 1:51, 1:57 
 
 1:124, 1:128 
 
 Garrott, Rev. W. J. 1:109, 1:120 
 
 1:123, 1:1^4, 1:1^8, 1:231 
 
 Garrett, Rov. VB.13.iar. 
 
 J. 2:43 
 
 Garrison, E. A. 
 
 1:169 
 
 Garrison, G R. 
 
 It 260 
 
 Garrison, Mark S. 
 
 1:249 
 
 Garvor, Alva n. 
 
 
 Miss Car tell (l) 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garver, Dr.vc m. 
 
 
 Louirda Groons 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garvo:-, Ellen m. 
 
 
 Tom Drysdalc 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garvor, Frederick 
 
 2:40 
 
 Garvcr, Frederick m. 
 
 
 Ma" " re a TJlery 
 
 2:40 
 
 Garvcr, Goorgc m. 
 
 
 Margaret Stccley 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garvor, Hannah m. 
 
 
 _^i. v nmonnan 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garv-jr, Jos JG 
 
 2:233 
 
 Garvor, Jos 30 m, 
 
 
 Sarah El c? worth 
 
 2:40 
 
 Garvcr, John m. 
 
 
 Mrs . Cimns 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garver, Lizzio m. 
 
 
 George Hrobrugar 
 
 2:45t 
 
 Garvcr, Margaret m. 
 
 
 Charles Cox 
 
 2:42 
 
 Garvcr, Nancy m. 
 
 
 John Ferguson 
 
 2:42 
 
 Garver, Sarah m. 
 
 
 B. M. Crandall 
 
 2j4l 
 
 Garver, Solomon IT.. 
 
 
 Angelina Steeley 
 
 2:41 
 
 Garvcr, Susan m. 
 
 
 Ben Coolcy 
 
 2:41 
 
 Gass, Charles m. 
 
 
 Minnie M. Moyors 
 
 2:172 
 
 Gass, Rov. J. R. 
 
 1:144 
 
 Gass, James m, 
 
 
 Lena Young 
 
 2,390 
 
 Gass, John R. 
 
 1:132 
 
 Gass, Mrs. 
 
 1:189 
 
 Gaston, J. M. 
 
 1:163 
 
 Gates, John T. 
 
 1:90 
 
 Gaunt 
 
 1:234 
 
 Gaunt, J. M. 
 
 1:46 
 
 Gaunt, James H. 
 
 1:33 
 
 Gaunt, John M. 
 
 1:47, 1:50 
 
 launts 
 
 1:236 
 
 Gay, '-fi-lliam 
 
 1:81 
 
 Gaylcr, Joseph 
 
 1:148 
 
 Gazzam, Letitia m. 
 
 
 P.oss //orkman 
 
 2:379 
 
 Gcarhoart, Poter 
 
 1:46, 1:51 
 
 Gohon, M.V.E. 
 
 1:165 
 
 Gentry, Catharine m. 
 
 
 John R. Rilcy 
 
 2:280 
 
 Gentry, Josephine m. 
 
 
 './alter Buffington 
 
 1:305
 
 INDEX: D;JDE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 30 
 
 Gentry, Minor 
 
 1:166 
 
 Gentry School 1:278, 
 
 1:280 
 
 Gentry, William E. m. 
 
 
 Maria Miller 
 
 1:305 
 
 George, W. L. 
 
 1:141 
 
 Gerard, m 
 
 
 Reagan 
 
 2,349 
 
 Gerger, Col. Washington F. 
 
 1:78 
 
 German, Jesse m. 
 
 
 Hugh E. Shaw 
 
 2:306 
 
 Getz, John 
 
 1:168 
 
 Gibbs, Jamos 
 
 1:80 
 
 Gideon, Bertha m. 
 
 
 V/. Roy inibodard 
 
 2:375 
 
 Gilbert, L'ary Ann m. 
 
 
 Ewvid Hiller 
 
 2:183 
 
 Giles, ITary m. 
 
 
 (1) Janes Mathews 
 
 
 (2) Alox Brantley 
 
 2:370 
 
 Gilott, E. C. 
 
 1:249 
 
 Gilfret, C. N. 
 
 1224 
 
 Gilispie, Thomas m. 
 
 
 Susie Meyers 
 
 2:173 
 
 Gilman, Burns & Co. 
 
 1:223 
 
 Gilman, Mrs. C. ',/. 
 
 1:202 
 
 Gilman, 1-Irs. George 
 
 1:202 
 
 Gill, D. C. 
 
 1:291 
 
 Gillaspic, Tim 
 
 l135 
 
 Gillaspic, Susie 1:148, 
 
 1:180 
 
 Gillott, E. C. 
 
 1:222 
 
 Gilliland, Abel m. 
 
 
 Kathryn Stewart 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gilliland, Alico m. 
 
 
 ( 1) Washington Ronnick 
 
 
 (2) C. D. Boissc.au 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gilliland, Alma m. 
 
 
 James F. ivheeler 
 
 2: 360 
 
 Gilliland, Cythia Jan m. 
 
 
 C. D. Boisscau 
 
 2:25 
 
 Gilliland, George 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gilliland, H, A I m. 
 
 
 Nannie Bryan 
 
 2 36o 
 
 Gilliland, J. L. 1:219, 
 
 1:221 
 
 2:25 
 
 , 2:40 
 
 Gilliland, J. S. m. 
 
 
 Jennie Ferguson 
 
 2:24 
 
 : "f Gilliland, James L. m. 
 
 
 Nellie Miller 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gi Hi land, Jane m. 
 
 
 C. D. Boisscau 
 
 2i48 
 
 Gilliland, Joseph S. m, 
 
 
 Jennie Ferguson 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gilliland, Josephine m. 
 
 
 John Hoisey 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gilliland, Laura m. 
 
 
 Daniel E'oisseau 
 
 2:4-3 
 
 Gi 11 i 1 and , Xa ry 
 
 1:2?5 
 
 Gilliland, Mattic 
 
 2:48 
 
 1:166 
 
 Gilliland, Nancy m. 
 
 
 1:280 
 
 John Hcisey 
 
 2:48 
 
 
 Gilliland, Nellie m. 
 
 
 1:305 
 
 Calvin Whcolor 
 
 2:360 
 
 1:141 
 
 Gilliland, Zoda Loo 
 
 1:2?5 
 
 
 Gillispio, Bill 
 
 1:100 
 
 2,3^9 
 
 Gillispic, Jim lilOO, 
 
 1:104 
 
 1:78 
 
 Gillispic Mill 
 
 lilOO 
 
 
 Gillispie, NI11 
 
 1:104 
 
 2 1 306 
 
 Gillman, C. W. 
 
 1:222 
 
 1:168 
 
 Gillman, Mrs. C.'.V. 
 
 1:204 
 
 1:80 
 
 > Gillman, Charles tf. m. 
 
 
 
 Lucy B. Pursell 
 
 2i45 
 
 2:375 
 
 * Gillman, Charles W. 
 
 f 1:88 
 
 
 Gillman, Emma n. 
 
 
 2:183 
 
 Henry Hillor 
 
 2:47 
 
 
 Gillnan, Frank 
 
 2:47 
 
 
 Gillman, G. A. Mrs. 
 
 Ii204 
 
 2:370 
 
 Gillman, George 
 
 2i47 
 
 1:249 
 
 Gillman, Henry 2j45 
 
 , 2:46 
 
 1:224 
 
 Gillman, Henry Sr. 
 
 1:154 
 
 
 Gillman, J. H. 
 
 1:278 
 
 2:173 
 
 Gillnan, John H. 
 
 2:47 
 
 1:223 
 
 Gillman, Lizzie 
 
 2:47 
 
 1:202 
 
 Gillman, Mary Helen 
 
 2t47 
 
 1:202 
 
 Gillman, Sophia 
 
 2:47 
 
 1:291 
 
 GiLmore, Andrew 
 
 1:32 
 
 1:135 
 
 Gilmore, G. !7. m. 
 
 
 1:180 
 
 Virginia Miller 2j374, 
 
 2178 
 
 1:222 
 
 Gilmore, Capt. George W. 
 
 2:175 
 
 
 
 2:179 
 
 2:48 
 
 Gilmore, J, W. 
 
 1:165 
 
 Gilmore, Mark m. 
 
 Mary Ellen Bell 1:306 
 Gilmore, Sarah Ann ra. 
 
 William D. Brown 1:~;4 
 Gilmore, '-frill am J. m. 
 
 Francis Smith 1:324 
 
 Gipson, R. A. 1:165 
 
 Gipson, W. \-J. 1:277 
 Girton, R. M. m. 
 
 Rclla K. Bender 2:123 
 
 Givons, John 1:104 
 
 Glascoc, Estaria Iil79 
 
 Glass, m. 
 
 Elwood Albright 2:49 
 
 Glass, Charles 2j 51 
 
 Glass, David 2:51 
 
 Glass, Delia 2:51 
 
 Glass, George 2:51 
 Glass, George A. m. 
 
 Pina Raich 2i51 
 
 Glass, Helen 2i51 
 Glass , Jacob m. 
 
 Eliza Couser 2:49 
 Glass, Jacob 0, m. 
 
 Brue Berry 251 
 
 Glass, Jake Lester 2i51 
 
 Glass, James M, 251
 
 INDEX t DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Pago 31 
 
 Glass, J. L, 1:250, 
 
 2i277 
 
 Godfrey, Abe m. 
 
 
 Glass, John L. m. 
 
 
 Mary Lewis 
 
 2:54 
 
 Eliza Jane Lucas 
 
 
 Godfrey, Albert 
 
 2.55 
 
 Glass, John Leonard 
 
 2:51 
 
 Godfrey, Charles Lewis 
 
 2:55 
 
 Glass, Mabel 
 
 2:51 
 
 Godfrey, Grace 
 
 2:55 
 
 Glass, Poachye n. 
 
 
 Godfrey, J. F. 
 
 
 Roy Barker 
 
 2:51 
 
 Godfrey , J . II . 
 
 1:221 
 
 Glass, Ralph 
 
 2:51 
 
 ^ Godfrey, Johii F, m. 
 
 
 Glass, Richard 
 
 2:51 
 
 Carry 3. Lo^is 
 
 2:54 
 
 Glass, Susie in. 
 
 
 Godfrey, Lester m. 
 
 
 John L. Berry 
 
 2:51 
 
 Blanche C- Cochran 
 
 2:272 
 
 Glass, Thomas F. n. 
 
 
 Godfrey, VTllfcrd 
 
 2:55 
 
 Sadie Brown 
 
 2,51 
 
 Goforth <i Hanki.ns 
 
 1:229 
 
 Glass, Albert 
 
 2:51 
 
 Gefert::, John T. 
 
 1:90 
 
 Glasscock, lira, Cevoda Hood 
 
 m. 
 
 Gocdn:. g'/ n v, S, 
 
 1:140 
 
 Bos". ?Iarv ;y Patterson 
 
 2:226 
 
 Goodr.irrt. .Taitios 1 
 
 :140, 1:320 
 
 Glass ,-er, Sarah K. 
 
 
 Goe J -.i : ^c, :/.. E. 
 
 1:179 
 
 Joseph Miller 
 
 2:180 
 
 Goodiir. , .'-"ns 
 
 1:275 
 
 Glcaso:-;, Sanuel 
 
 Iil66 
 
 Gorrell , ;)arid 
 
 2:25 
 
 Glazo, Ho-icr m. 
 
 
 Gorrej.l, p-u.ph 
 
 2:25 
 
 Nova Fitter son 
 
 2:219 
 
 Gorton, Helen 
 
 1275 
 
 Glazo, Lf o , iiattic 1:206, 
 
 1:20? 
 
 Gcth'.rd, Archie 
 
 2:56 
 
 Glazo, Key rc. 
 
 
 Got'r.ard. Archie m. 
 
 
 Birdie Patterson 
 
 2:219 
 
 Susan Delcsicr 
 
 2:55 
 
 Glazo , TCP. m , 
 
 
 Go+r.'./d, Eunice 0. 
 
 2:56 
 
 Sadie Sc'go 
 
 2:16 
 
 Gothard, Flossie E. 
 
 2:56 
 
 Glenn, Bertie m. 
 
 
 Gothard, Hattie m. 
 
 
 Charles A. Hall 
 
 2:67 
 
 Alliam Cornpton 
 
 2:56 
 
 Glenn, Charles m. 
 
 
 Gothard, Jack 
 
 2:55 
 
 Ada C. Hall 
 
 2:67 
 
 ir Gothard, Marion C. m. 
 
 
 Glenn, Zffio 
 
 2:53 
 
 Be lie Dodson 
 
 2:55 
 
 Glenn, lifter 
 
 2:53 
 
 Gothard, Reba 
 
 2:56 
 
 Glenn family 
 
 1:35 
 
 Gothard, Zir.a S. 
 
 - ^/ w 
 
 2:56 
 
 Glenn, George \-J, m, 
 
 
 Gctt, j^nnic m. 
 
 
 Mary Lock 
 Glenn, Ina Cleo 
 
 2:183 
 2:53 
 
 Gould, Rev. ?'. 
 
 2:325 
 1:68 
 
 Glenn, Jack 
 
 2:53 
 
 Gout, J. M. 
 
 1:103 
 
 Glenn, Ja~.es n. 
 Martha Freedlo 
 
 2: 52 
 
 Gouty, Thonas 
 Grace, W. H. 
 
 1:169 
 1:233 
 
 Glenn, Joel 
 
 2:18"3 
 
 Grady, Martha m. 
 
 
 Glenn, John ;n. 
 
 
 John Dodsen 
 
 2:56 
 
 Cred- Hall 
 
 2:52 
 
 Graft, '.fright 
 
 1:49 
 
 Glenn, Mate m . 
 
 
 Gragg , C . C . & Co . 
 
 1:348 
 
 Clyde M. Hall 
 
 2:67 
 
 Grahan, Jar.es H. m. 
 
 
 Glenn, Laurel 
 Glenn , McCoy m , 
 
 1:280 
 
 Jeie Hartley 
 Graham, Laura m. 
 
 2:94 
 
 Bessie Friend 
 Glenn, KarWi L, 
 
 2:53 
 2:53 
 
 Oliver H . Holman 
 Graham, Robert 
 
 2:93, 2:94 
 1:257 
 
 Glenn, Crmal 
 
 2:53 
 
 Graha'i, Sallio 
 
 2 1 94 
 
 Glenn, Sarah E. r., 
 
 
 Graham, Thomas m. 
 
 
 Morris Miller 
 
 2:183 
 
 Ann ~2.zz Ezrris 
 
 2:94 
 
 Glenn, borona rr. . 
 
 
 Grand 75arbcr Shop 
 
 1:216 
 
 Kcnur Clyde Birch 
 
 Ii320 
 
 Granfpre, OJ.ivcr m. 
 
 
 Gler.r. , 2heridan 
 
 r*n , f- 
 
 2i IP 3 
 
 roily I'ickett 
 
 2:231 
 
 Lij-onn i kji.r* 
 
 2:133 
 
 Grant, .T. >' 
 
 1:275 
 
 fil r >->-< '/ P 
 
 ^ .... 1 k V Lr 
 
 2:lo3 
 
 '"rant, Jordan 
 
 1:51
 
 DAD:-: CCUMTY 
 
 O 32 
 
 Grant, Sarah m. 
 
 
 Carter Pyle 
 
 2?23 
 
 Grantham, I >s 
 
 1:275 
 
 Gravelly, Slaanor m. 
 
 
 William Mooro 
 
 2il59 
 
 Gravely , J . J 
 
 1:96 
 
 Gravos, Samuel 
 
 Ii80 
 
 Gray, m. 
 
 
 James Irving lliller 
 
 2il82 
 
 Gray, m. 
 
 
 Gertrude Higgins 
 
 2s 86 
 
 Gray, Slmer E. m. 
 
 
 Martha A. Koran 
 
 2-.II2 
 
 Gray , Newt 
 
 1(104 
 
 Grey, Stephen 
 
 1:33 
 
 Stay, Steve, m. 
 
 
 .jdgo 
 
 2.15 
 
 Green , Jacob 
 
 1:227 
 
 "Green House" 
 
 1:1C9 
 
 Green, Lydia m. 
 
 
 David L. Gregory 
 
 2:63 
 
 Green, William C. m. 
 
 
 Eliza 3. Carcndcr 
 
 1:333 
 
 Greenfield 
 
 1.210 
 
 Greenfield & Northern 
 
 
 Railroad Co. 2:176, 
 
 1:218 
 
 Greenfield Cemetery 
 
 1:291 
 
 Greenfield Cemetery Assn, 
 
 
 Iil90, 
 
 1:198 
 
 Greenfield City views f 
 
 1:232 
 
 Greenfield Dry Goods Co. 
 
 1:109 
 
 Greenfield Electric Light 
 
 
 & Power Co. 
 
 1:216 
 
 Grocnfiold House 
 
 1:52 
 
 Greenfield Railroad Co. 
 
 2:175 
 
 Greenfield Schools 
 
 1:275 
 
 Greenfield Schools 
 
 f 1:72 
 
 Greenfield Vedette see 
 
 
 Vedette 
 
 
 Grecr, Adam 
 
 1:279 
 
 Grcor, John Q. 
 
 1:80 
 
 .(Uroor, Rev. 
 
 Iil42 
 
 Grecr, \1, 11. 
 
 1:166 
 
 Grecr, Mrs. Ian. 
 
 1:290 
 
 Gregg, 
 
 Ii289 
 
 Gregory, Alonzo J. m. 
 
 
 Fern Motestinc 
 
 2:65 
 
 Gregory, Alberta 
 
 2:65 
 
 Gregory, Blanche 1.203, 
 
 1:207 
 
 Gregory, Elanchc 
 
 2:65 
 
 Gregory, David L. m. 
 
 
 Emma Morercr 
 
 2:65 
 
 Gregory, David L. m. 
 
 
 Lydia Green 
 
 2:63 
 
 Gregory, Edgar \1. m. 
 
 
 Mrs. Vesta Summers 
 
 2:65 
 
 Gregory, Edith 
 Gregory, Francis K. m. 
 
 Grace Merchant 
 Gregory, Oration 
 Gregory, Harold 
 Gregory, Hczckiah II m. 
 
 Hanr.h Gardner 
 Gregory, Ida m. 
 Thomas Knapp 
 Gregory, J. F. 
 Gregory, Mrs. Jessie 
 Gregory, Joe H. 
 Gregory, Jchn 
 Gregory. Jchn T. m, 
 D?-'inc?i.j Lavrrcncc 
 Gregory, Jcbri R. 
 Groc'oiy, Jur.nita 
 Gregory, lucian Lee m. 
 
 Alma '.Jilkins 
 Grofj'-ry, Lucille 
 Grogcry, Lula G. m. 
 
 D. vfcsscl Ton Broeck 
 Gregory, Orange G. n. 
 
 Amanda Kudspoth 
 Gregory, Fheobc m. 
 
 Uriah Young 
 Gregory, R. H. 
 Gregory, H. S. 
 Gregory, Richard 
 Gregory, Robert 
 Gregory, Robert H. m. 
 
 L'amic Cald-.:ell 
 Gregory, Rcbi'.rt Ro;.' 
 Gregory, Hoy 
 Gregory, P-^y George m. 
 
 Jessie Quick 
 Gregory, ivayne L. 
 Grntcher, Fred 
 
 & Son 
 Mr s . F . 
 Grethcr, Fred 1:175, 1:177, 
 Grcther, Mrs. Fred 1:197, 
 Grcthor, Marie 1:201, 
 Grcther, R. VJ. 1:217, 
 Grethcr, Mrs. Ruth 
 Grethcrs Hardwirri Store 
 Grewell, Carrie m. 
 
 V.alliam David Hamic 
 Grewcll , Frank r. . 
 
 Ar.anda Daigh 
 Grid;.r, Frank 
 Grider, J. R. 
 Gridor, John m. 
 
 Jane !!ig~ins 
 
 2.65 
 
 2.65 
 2.65 
 2:65 
 
 2:64 
 
 2t65 
 1.167 
 1.2C7 
 
 2,65 
 
 2.64 
 
 2:63 
 2,65 
 
 2.65 
 
 2:65 
 2:65 
 
 2.65 
 2.65 
 
 2,387 
 
 1.178 
 
 1:178 
 
 2:65 
 
 2.65 
 
 2.65 
 
 2:65 
 
 1:179 
 
 2.66 
 2:65 
 1:178 
 1:190 
 1.215 
 1.214 
 1.201 
 1:275 
 1.200 
 1:209 
 1:275 
 1:192 
 
 2:73 
 
 2:375 
 1:179 
 1:133 
 
 2i82
 
 INDEX t DADS COUNTY HISTCRY 
 
 Page 33 
 
 Ellen Vaughn It 335, 
 
 2,341 
 
 Griffin, J. U. 1,242, 
 
 2,237 
 
 Griffin, John 
 
 1:166 
 
 Griffin, Thomas B. 
 
 Ii80 
 
 Griffin, William J. 
 
 1,80 
 
 Griffith, Arthur C. m. 
 
 
 Delia Dano 
 
 2:59 
 
 Griffith, C. W. 1:163, 
 
 1:253 
 
 Griffith, Mrs. Carrie 
 
 It 191 
 
 Griffith, Charles W. It 118, 
 
 1:244 
 
 Griffith, Charles Walker n. 
 
 
 Ella K. Lynch 
 
 2:57 
 
 Griffith, Charles Walker 
 
 2:62 
 
 Griffith, Charles Walker f 
 
 1:168 
 
 Griffith, David m. 
 
 
 Clara Rauhauser 
 
 2,266 
 
 Griffith, Mrs. Delia 
 
 1:192 
 
 Griffith, Mrs. 3. M. Itl97, 
 
 1:201 
 
 Griffith, Mrs. Ellen 
 
 1,188 
 
 Griffith, James 
 
 2 1 57 
 
 Griffith, Jesse m. 
 
 
 Jane '.Talker 
 
 2:57 
 
 Griffith, Mary m. 
 
 
 Hiram Morrell 
 
 2:57 
 
 Griffith, Merrill M. m. 
 
 
 Hattio Cravens 
 
 2:59 
 
 Griffith, P. S. 
 
 1:175 
 
 1:216, 
 
 1:2-93 
 
 Griffith, Mrs. P. S. 1:201, 
 
 1:209 
 
 Griffith, Phil S. 1,3, 
 
 Ii213 
 
 1:178, 1,175, 
 
 1:275 
 
 Griffith, Phil S. 
 
 f 1:24 
 
 Griffith, Phillip 
 
 2:62 
 
 Griffith, Philip S. m. 
 
 
 Caroline Johnson 
 
 2,61 
 
 2:59, 
 
 2:102 
 
 Griffith, Robert 
 
 2:62 
 
 Griffith, Robort H. 
 
 2,58 
 
 Griffith, Roland 3, m, 
 
 
 Mabel Huhs 
 
 2:59 
 
 Griffith, Samuel M. 
 
 1,80 
 
 Griffith, Wiley S. m. 
 
 
 Katie Lanb 
 
 2 : 311 
 
 Grir;gs (Vedctto editor) 
 
 1:118 
 
 Grisgs, Hattio 1:175, 
 
 1:275 
 
 Griggs, : J cnry 
 
 1:56 
 
 Griggs, Honry 
 
 1:112 
 
 Griggs, J. II. 
 
 1:166 
 
 Grig^s, J. L. 
 
 1:55 
 
 Griffs, J. P. 
 
 1:51 
 
 Grig.^s, Joiin ?. 
 
 3.:5 ; '- 
 
 Gri^gs, Katie r. 
 
 
 James E. Sh.-.w 
 
 2,305 
 
 Gri:;rs, Joseph 1,248, 
 
 1:246 
 
 Grig^s, L. J. 
 
 Ii21b 
 
 Gri gC s, \-h. 1,55, 1:56, 
 
 1,108 
 
 Griggsby, Askar M. 1:79 
 
 Grigsby, Oscar M. 1:81 
 
 Griffes, mill am D. 1:80 
 Grisham, Barbara m, 
 
 James M. Clabough 2,169 
 Grisham, Clara m. 
 
 1-7. S. Wilson 2,62, 2:369 
 
 Grisham, Clifford 1:336 
 
 Grisham, Edith 2,62 
 Grisham, Elisabeth m, 
 
 Charles Wilson 2,369 
 Gr: sham, Elizabeth ra. 
 
 Silas Bell Ii307 
 
 Grisham, Ella Dean 2:145 
 
 Grishar., Forrel Delight 2:62 
 
 Grishar,-., Forest 0. 2:63 
 
 Grisham, H. 2. 1,276 
 
 Grisham, J. C. 1:275 
 1 Grisham, J, C. m. 
 
 Amy Crane 2:62 
 Grishan, J, C. & family f 2:256 
 
 Grisham, James S. 2:60 
 Grisham, John C. m, 
 
 I-ir.ncy "./heeler 2,62 
 Grisham, John T. m, 
 
 (1) Sarah Lawrence 
 
 (2) Lizzie Tipton 2,60 
 Grisham, Joseph V. 1:249 
 Grisham, Lav on 2:145 
 Grisham, M. H, m. 
 
 Catherine Jane Blakey 
 
 2,62, 2,369 
 Grisham, Hflrtha R< ^ 
 
 J. M. Jones 2:60 
 
 Grisham, Margaret J. m. 
 
 John Wills 2:60 
 
 Grishar,!, Mary C. m, 
 
 G. A. Hudson 2:60 
 
 Gri sham , Mary J . m . 
 
 James M. Kirby 1:3^9, 2:145 
 Grisham, Michael m. 
 
 Sarah Ann Robertson 2:286 
 } Grisham, Michael m. 
 
 Lucinda Payne 2t59 
 
 Gri shorn , Michael Cyrus 2:63 
 C-ri shorn, Minnie m. 
 
 '.-. II. '..a-nfjo 2:62 
 
 Grisham, 1,'ancy 3, m. 
 
 Harve Underload 2:60 
 Grisham, S. L. 1:277 
 
 Orishar, Samuel m, 
 
 Elli'.a 'Joodard 2i60 
 
 Grishar., Sarah S. m. 
 
 Silas roll 2,60 
 
 Grisham, uilas m. 
 
 Ethel Gertrude Carlock 1:336 
 Grishar-, Tholma Fern 2,62
 
 m. 
 
 INDSXi DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Grisham, Thomas 
 Grisham, Thompson m, 
 
 Polly l/hcoler 
 Grisham, Jftloy K, 
 Grisham, I&lliam L, 
 Grisham, William II, 
 
 Vordio Buttram 
 Gri shams 
 Grooms, Louisia m. 
 
 Dave Garver 
 Grotsman, 17. L. 
 Grout, Dick 
 Grovo School 
 Grubert, Miss Lois 
 Grubert, Mrs. Lon 
 Grubert, Mrs, 17. F. 1:204, 
 Guenther , Carl 
 Guinn, Jesse 
 Guinn, S. p. 
 Gyles, J. 2, 
 Gylos, J. IS. m. 
 
 Victoria ?, '.Tilson 
 
 Hadley, Horbort S. 
 Hagorman, 2f?ic m. 
 
 J. H, Patterson 
 Haggerman, Alvin 
 Hagins, C. 0. 
 Hail, [}. C, 
 Hailey, Allon m. 
 
 Eva King 
 Hailoy, Allio E. m. 
 
 Robert C. Ring 
 Hailey, Fannio m, 
 
 Wood Kirby 
 Hailoy, H. T. 
 Hailoy, Jane m, 
 
 T. 2. Rountree 
 Hailey, Lako m, 
 
 Roy Ling 
 Hailoy, I-Iorodith m. 
 
 Mary Jane Jackson 2,284, 
 Hailey, Robert L. m. 
 
 Ann Elisa Langford 
 Hailoys 
 Hair, F. C. m. 
 
 Mary C. Killer 
 Hair, *-fi.lliam 
 Haithcon, Annie m. 
 
 ifi.ll.iam Pyland 
 Halo, ;-;. H. 
 Haloy, Adrain Gathor 
 Haley, Rons n. 
 
 Flay B. Jones 
 Hall, Mrs. A. C. 
 Hall, Ada C. m. 
 
 Charlos Glenn 
 
 Page 34 
 
 11225 Hall, Adam 2t53 
 Hall, Adam m. 
 
 ?. ,59 Lucinda Coosc 2 166 
 
 2 i 62 Hall, Mrs. jdbort It 196 
 1,140 Hall, Charles A. m. 
 
 Eortic Glonn 2:6? 
 2 1 61 Hall, Clydo M. m. 
 
 Ii236 Kato Glenn 2,67 
 
 Hall, G. H. m. 
 
 2,41 Anis Tuckor 2,343 
 
 11226 Hall, Goorgo 1:104 
 1,103 Hall, Howard A. 2,67 
 1:275 Hall, T. A. 1:252 
 1:206 Hall, Ira H. m, 
 
 1,204 Mary Fn.rmor 2|23 
 
 1:205 Hall, Joo 1:105 
 
 1:2].? Hall, John 2:66 
 1:289 Hall, John A. 2i53, 1320 
 1:242 it Hall, John A. m. 
 
 Ij310 Martha J. Bonnott 2:66 
 
 Hall, John Calvin m. 
 
 2 1 364 Lissio Can troll 2,67 
 
 Hall, Loo A. 1:181 
 
 Hall, Loon 2:100 
 
 1177 Hall, Lloyd Forrest 2i 67 
 
 Hall, Mrs. Lon 1:189 
 
 2:218 Hall, Hiss Lucy 1:208 
 
 1:281 Hall, llrs. Mildred 1:192 
 1:279 Hall, Or.oda m. 
 
 1,278 John Glenn 2,53 
 
 Hall, Thoodoro Roosevelt 2:67 
 
 2:118 Hall, Vada m. 
 
 Ad Morgan 2:67 
 
 2 1 118 Hall, Veda 2 167 
 
 Kail, Vida 2:67 
 
 2,300 Hall, W. A. Iil67 
 
 1:275 Hall, Mrs. \-J. A. 1195 
 
 Hallowall, Frank Iil68 
 
 2,300 Ham, Samuel C. Ii259 
 
 Hamic, Albert 2,73 
 2 1 116 Hamic, Albort 17, m. 
 
 Irene Stood 2:73 
 
 2,300 Hamic, Effio 2,73 
 
 Hamic, G. W. Itl66, 1:250 
 
 2,116 $ Hamic, Gsorgo W. m. 
 
 1,236 Sarah 3o;man 2:72 
 
 * Hamic, G. W. <T: wife f 2:8 
 
 2,180 Hamic, Georgn 2:73 
 
 2:18C Hamic, James 2:72 
 
 Hamic, Martin m. 
 
 2:254 Nancy McGeo 2,72 
 1:148 Hamic, Kay Elizabeth m, 
 
 2:10S Ellis Tatum 2i73 
 
 Hamic, Vidio Ellen m. 
 
 2:108 Robert Jof fries 2:73 
 
 1:210 Hamic, vaila M. 2:73 
 
 Hamic, Vftlliam David m. 
 
 2:6? Carrio Growell 2,73
 
 INDEX: DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 35 
 
 Hanic, '.-fi-lliam Robert 
 Hamilton, Mrs, Dr.(Carmack) 
 Hamm, Abner 
 Hamm, Bertha m. 
 
 Lairrence Rush 
 Hamm, 17. C. 
 Hammer, James Allen m. 
 
 Sarah Tolliver 
 Hammer , Mora 3 , m . 
 
 Thorns 11. Ualker 
 Hammond, T. D. 
 Hamner, _ m, 
 
 ".rillie pyle 2:255, 
 Hamner, E. D. 
 Hamner, Prof. Thomas 
 Hamner, \J, T. 
 Hampton, Albert 
 Hampton, Alva 
 Hsrnptcn, Gorilla m, 
 
 _ Andorson 
 Hampton, Charloy 
 Hampton, Dr. 1:234, 
 Hampton, Dr, m. 
 
 Sara'. 1 . Carnack 
 Hampton, Frank 
 Hampton, Ilu^h 
 Hampton, Hu~h m. 
 
 _ Cunni nfrham 
 Hampton, Hugh m. 
 
 Sarah Price Ronfro 
 Hampton, John m. 
 
 Elizabeth Pool 
 Hampton, Jamos m. 
 
 Emily 1'JLrkuocd 
 Hampton, Margaret A. m. 
 
 Albert 0. Li tchfiold 
 Hampton, Mary V, m. 
 
 Mathias Alison 
 Hampton, N. H. 
 Hampton, Dr. II. H. m, 
 
 _ Carnack 
 Hamptcr. , Sarah E. m. 
 
 (1) Lilian I.'atson 
 
 1:231, 
 
 2:73 
 
 Hankins , 
 
 James William 
 
 2.68 
 
 1:^-9 
 
 Hankins , 
 
 Mary Ethelino 
 
 2:68 
 
 1:280 
 
 Kanlcins , 
 
 Rita Ncllene 
 
 2:68 
 
 
 Hanldns, 
 
 Samuel L. 
 
 1:90 
 
 2:295 
 
 Kcr.kir.s , 
 
 Hish 
 
 1-.2J2 
 
 1:278 
 
 Har.ld.r3, 
 
 l&lliam L. 
 
 1:90 
 
 2:355 
 
 2s 355 
 Itl65 
 
 2:259 
 1:133 
 
 1:134 
 
 Irl33 
 1:29? 
 
 2;2'/6 
 
 1:297 
 1(29? 
 1:235 
 
 1:235 
 1:29? 
 1:29? 
 
 1 1 362 
 
 2:276 
 2:13? 
 1:296 
 2:13? 
 
 1:296 
 1:254 
 
 1 : 345 
 
 2i233 
 li?.?6 
 1:105 
 1:103 
 1:10 
 
 HarJLey, Benjamin 
 Haroer, Porter 5: 
 Harbsrt, Margaret Elizabeth 
 
 ;-5.11iam Fuqua 2:38 
 Harbor, Rev. George 1:122, 
 Hardin, J. H. 
 Hardin, James M. 
 Ha v Jin, Mirel 
 Kr.rd.jic"':., C, F. 
 Hardy, Mary m. 
 
 ailtcn Robertson 
 Hardy. Robert 
 Harris, L. D. 
 ^arc.rave, J. H. 
 Inr^rave, J. T. 
 nrrr.-ivc, Clato m. 
 
 Sd^e 
 Har.p;rr.ve, Ottis m. 
 
 Iliimie C. Sloan 
 Ilargraves , Elva m. 
 
 Alfred Ray Edmonson 
 
 Harlam 
 
 Harlow, John m. 
 
 Sarah Farmer 
 Harmon, Claburn H. 
 Harney, Gen. Wm. 
 
 Harpe , Ilabol 
 Harper, Alice 
 Harper, Krs. Annie 
 Harper, Benjamin 
 Harper, Benjamin m. 
 
 llary Fendol 
 Harper, Bernice 
 Harner , Blanche 
 Harper, Carrie m. 
 
 Hu^h Duffy 
 Harper, Charles W. m. 
 
 Millie Judd 
 Harper, Dorothy 
 Harper, Eddie 
 Harper, Edith E. m. 
 
 David Vaughn 
 Harper, Ed'.rin E. m, 
 
 !>i;ia Oakley 
 Har,;or, Eliza 
 Haroor, Ellen M. m. 
 
 Philip Duffy 
 
 2i6 s 
 
 (1) V. f . B. Cochran 
 
 (2) Joseph H. Renfro 
 
 1:242 
 
 m. 
 
 2:39 
 1:124 
 
 1:32 
 1:158 
 1:104 
 1:249 
 
 2285 
 
 1:105 
 1:168 
 1:168 
 1:150 
 
 2,15 
 
 2:319 
 
 2:19 
 1:136 
 
 2:22 
 
 1:80 
 2,170 
 15276 
 
 2:70 
 1:278 
 
 2 1 70 
 
 2:69 
 
 2:72 
 2:72 
 
 2.72 
 
 2:71 
 2:72 
 2i71 
 
 2:71 
 
 2i71 
 2:71 
 
 2i71 
 2:71 
 
 !:272
 
 INDEX: DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Harper, Elsie 
 Harper, Ernest 
 Harper , Ethel 
 Harper, Eugenia 
 Harper, Eva 
 Harper, Fannie m. 
 
 George Wilson 
 Harpor, Florence 
 Harper, Florence S, 
 Harpor , Floyd 
 Harper, Fredrick ',}, m. 
 
 Bell Smith 
 Harper , Gerald 
 Harper , Gladys 
 Harper, Grant 
 Harper, Harrie H. m. 
 
 Jessie Oirons 
 Harper, Henry 
 Harper, John 
 Harper, John 
 Harper, Joseph 
 Harper, Jcsic 
 Harpe, Laruo 
 Harper, Lee 
 Harper , Lena 
 Harper, Martha 
 Harpor, ?Iary 
 Harper, Mary A. m, 
 
 Arthur Rose 
 Harper, Myrtle 
 Harpor , Ora 
 Harpor, Crvil 
 Harper, Sarah m. 
 
 Henry rittcringham 
 Harper, Shcrrin 
 Harper, Ghcrr.an J. m. 
 
 Loona :5-lliams 
 Harper, ;fi.lliam 
 Harper , William 
 Harper, '5.11iam n 
 
 Carrie Lars 
 Harrel, Farmic n, 
 
 (1) nilic Stapp 
 
 (2) Robert D. Spain 
 Karrell, A. 
 Harrington, E. C. 
 Harris, Ann Elir.a n. 
 
 Thomas B. Graham 
 Harris, Elizabeth m. 
 arrison 
 
 John 
 Karri s , J . F . 
 Harri s , J . H . 
 Harris, Jr.no m. 
 
 A. M. Pollard 
 Harris, Jesse 
 Harris, John 
 Harris, John C. 
 
 1:16 
 
 Page 36 
 
 2i71 
 
 Karris, John H. 
 
 1352 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harris, IJancy m. 
 
 
 2:71 
 
 John H. Priddy 2i248, 
 
 2:249 
 
 2:72 
 
 Harris, Pearl 
 
 1275 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harris, Samuel 
 
 1:32 
 
 
 Harrison, Eros. It5^i 
 
 1:214 
 
 2:335 
 
 1)216, lil?7t 
 
 2:74 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harrison Bros. Furnituro 
 
 1)177 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harrison, Oharlos 
 
 Ic2l4 
 
 2:72 
 
 1)216, 
 
 1)217 
 
 
 Harrison, Charles 2:74, 
 
 2:105 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harrison, Edwin 1:20, 
 
 1.216 
 
 2:?1 
 
 2:74, 2:104, 
 
 2:105 
 
 2:72 
 
 * Harrison, Edwin residence f 
 
 1:288 
 
 1:278 
 
 Harrison, Mrs. Edwin 1:196, 
 
 1:201 
 
 
 Harrison, Elnira 
 
 2.105 
 
 2:?2 
 
 Harrison, Elmira m. 
 
 
 2:70 
 2m 
 
 Kong 
 
 2:105 
 
 : /I 
 
 Harrison, George m. 
 
 
 2:70 
 
 Kalinda Lynes 
 
 2:104 
 
 2:69 
 
 Harrison, Hugh 1:106, 
 
 1:216 
 
 2:71 
 
 V Harrison, Hugh m. 
 
 
 1 : ?.<.. 
 
 Eloanor Kito Shafor 
 
 2:74 
 
 2:71 
 
 
 2:309 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harrison, Mrs. Hugh 
 
 1:201 
 
 2:70 
 
 Harrison, Jessie 
 
 1:188 
 
 2:70 
 
 Harrison, John 
 
 1:54 
 
 
 1*57, 
 
 , 2:74 
 
 2:72 
 
 # Karri son, John m. 
 
 
 2:71 
 
 Mary E. Fousheo 2:104, 
 
 2:105 
 
 2:72 
 
 Harrison, John n. 
 
 
 2:?1 
 
 Elizabeth Harris 
 
 2:104 
 
 
 Harrison, i.ate Ghaofer 
 
 1:190 
 
 2:70 
 
 linrrison, Mrs, Laura 
 
 13 39 
 
 1:27? 
 
 Harrison, Mark 3. 
 
 2:135 
 
 
 Harrison, Ralph 
 
 2.. .05 
 
 2:72 
 
 Harrison, Roger 
 
 2:105 
 
 1:169 
 
 Harrison, Roger H. 
 
 2:105 
 
 2:71 
 
 Harrison, Ruth 
 
 2.105 
 
 
 Harrison, William 
 
 2:105 
 
 2:69 
 
 Harrison, Dr. iftlliam 
 
 1)20 
 
 
 Karnhbarger, S. A. 
 
 1:249 
 
 
 Harshbargor, Sam'l A. 
 
 1:58 
 
 2 : 321 
 
 Earsy, Katie m. 
 
 
 1:182 
 
 Christian Eirsman 
 
 2:1? 
 
 1:145 
 
 Hartfiold, Any 
 
 1:276 
 
 
 Hartfiold, Clyde 
 
 1:135 
 
 2:94 
 
 Hartficld, H. C. 1|214, 
 
 1:216 
 
 
 Hartficld, Mrs. H. C. 
 
 1:193 
 
 2:104 
 
 1:194, 1:196, 
 
 1:201 
 
 ?.il66 
 
 Hart, John B. 
 
 1:80 
 
 1:223 
 
 Hartley, Jcie m. 
 
 
 
 Jar.os H. Graham 
 
 2:94 
 
 2:242 
 
 Hartley, P.. n. 
 
 
 1)160 
 
 Albr. Travis 
 
 2)199 
 
 1 :'--17 
 
 Hartsock, Lottio m. 
 
 
 1:181 
 
 Da\dd D. Scroggs 
 
 2:299
 
 IKEXi DAD- CODKTT HTSTGIIY 
 
 Harvey, John 
 Karvey, John H. m. 
 
 Sudora Mitchell 
 Harwell, Jessie 3. m. 
 
 Ulysses 3. Keran 
 Harwell, Joseph C, m. 
 
 Gene ifalker 
 I-Iasten, Sarah m, 
 
 John Lack 
 Hastings, Buster m, 
 
 Mary Daigh 
 Hastings, F. li. 
 
 1:103 
 2:18? 
 2:113 
 2:113 
 2:20 
 
 2:375 
 2s51, 1:98 
 
 , -,-, lilOl, 1:102 
 J-'OJ-t 
 
 Hastings, Martha n. 
 
 Charles V5.1son 2:369 
 
 Hastings, Sheriff 1:110 
 
 Hastings, W. T, 1:226, 1:232 
 
 Haubein (Hanbein) 2:38 
 
 Haubein (Hanbein) & Frye 2:38 
 
 Haubein & Kcwcomb 1:224 
 
 Haubein, Herman 1:154, 1:222 
 
 Haubein, Louis 1:278 
 
 Haufflcr, G, 1:278 
 
 Haughaut, Rev. F. S. 1:149 
 
 Haundschild & Kors-tovin 1:224 
 Hawk, C, P. n. 
 
 Rachel IB. throw 1:327 
 
 Hawkins , Capt . 1:75 
 Kawldns, T. G. m. 
 
 Alice Undenrood 2:339 
 
 Hawkins, Mrs. 1:188 
 
 Hawkins, P. H. 1:182, 1:241 
 Hawkins, P, H. m. 
 
 Alice Russell 2:289 
 
 Hawkins, Stewart & 1:241 
 
 Hawks, C. P. 1:277 
 Hawlcy, Harvey m. 
 
 Mary Shoemaker 2il 
 Hawley, iiinnie m. 
 
 Oren V. HpEibree 2:81 
 Hayes, Bqrd m. 
 
 Lizzie Boll 1:308 
 
 Hayes, El win 1:303 
 Hayes, Emily Bell T.. 
 
 J. T. Hurst 1:309 
 
 Hayes, Virginia 1:308 
 Hayes, Kolissa Jane m. 
 
 John C. Wheeler 2:359 
 Hayes, IJancy ra. 
 
 Joel T, Hcmbree 2:77 
 
 Hayr.es, './. H. Itl72, 1:174 
 
 Rays, A. A, 1:164 
 
 Hays, Lcyd 1:275 
 Hayter, .^inorvia A. m. 
 
 (1) Sliarp Kirby 
 
 (2) Robert R, King 
 
 2:119, 2:129 
 
 * Hayward, A.C, & wife f 
 
 2:200 
 
 Hayward, Ada Madge 
 
 2:77 
 
 Ha;/vard, Albert 
 
 1:148 
 
 Hay.rard, Albert Clinton 
 
 2:?6 
 
 ,) Haytrard, Albert Clinton m. 
 
 
 Harriet Adelia Rector 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hay.j.rd, Aibnira n. 
 
 
 Gains Carnack 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayward, Bottic m. 
 
 
 '.JUliam McCrackon 
 
 2:75 
 
 KayiTard, Charlos 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayward, Zd 
 
 1:51 
 
 Hayward, Edgar Marion Albert 
 
 
 2:77 
 
 Hayrard, Eduard 
 
 2;75 
 
 Haynrd, I-jdv.rd m. 
 
 
 Caroline ."-ith 
 
 2:75 
 
 Kayward, ^. ri r.a m. 
 
 
 IT L. Pylo 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayc-ird; Henry m. 
 
 
 Lcnera Kontgomory 
 
 2:191 
 
 HayTcrd, Honor 
 
 2:77 
 
 Haysrd, Hubert H, 
 
 2:77 
 
 Hayi;ard, Ina m. 
 
 
 F. !'. Perkins 
 
 2:76 
 
 Hayrard, John 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayward, I-iatilda m. 
 
 
 Arma Pylo 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hay;ard, Horedith 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayward, Roberta m. 
 
 
 Morgan Li tie 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayward, William Dixon 
 
 2:75 
 
 Hayward, Vfi-lliara Henry 
 
 2:77 
 
 Hay.ra.rds 
 
 1:236 
 
 Hazel ton 
 
 1:136 
 
 Hazolton, Elder 
 
 1:135 
 
 Keadloe, C. H. 
 
 1:216 
 
 Headloo, Ej.ica J. m. 
 
 
 George Washington Moore 
 
 
 2d92, 
 
 2:193 
 
 I-Ioadloe, Sp.muel N. m. 
 
 
 Mary Mitchell 
 
 2:193 
 
 Heard, John 
 
 1:80 
 
 Hedoman , Fred 
 
 1:153 
 
 Hedgocock, J. C. 
 
 1:254 
 
 Hedge] in, S. P. 
 
 1:169 
 
 Hoisor, Martin 
 
 1:154 
 
 1:222, 
 
 2:38 
 
 Heiscy & Caldwell 
 
 1:223 
 
 Hoi soy, Tortha m. 
 
 
 '.a Hi an J. Drvis 
 
 2:7 
 
 Heisey, Fred R. m, 
 
 
 Wil^a 'vorlonan 
 
 2:380 
 
 Heisc.y, J^hn m. 
 
 
 f"ar...?y Gilliland 
 
 2:48 
 
 Heiroy, John m. 
 
 
 Jo^oprlr.c Gilliland 
 
 2:48 
 
 Heiscy, Mildred 
 
 2:380
 
 INDEX: DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Heisey, Philip C. 2:7 
 
 Hei skill, C. R, 1:277 
 
 Heisld.ll, Roy 1:230 
 
 Heiskoll, Ruth 1:280 
 Helpenstine, A. 1:163, 1:164 
 
 Helponstine, Amos 1:57 
 
 Helm , Rov , 1 t 1^3 
 
 Helman, llary L, 1:179 
 
 Hembroe, A. J. 1:166 
 
 Hembreo, Ariel Maxine 2(82 
 Hembrec, Beatrice A3.berta 2:211 
 
 Hembreo, Bel ton 2:79 
 
 Hombreo, Bird 1:46 
 Hembroe. Charity Maude m, 
 
 Jonatha J. KcConnoll 2:141 
 
 Hembreo, Charles C, 2:79 
 
 Hcmbreo, Dana Byrd 2;P-0 
 
 Hembroe, George 2:79 
 Hembreo, Grant m. 
 
 Lillic IlcConncll 2:79 
 Hombrec, Grotta m. 
 
 Samuel Allen 2:81 
 
 Hembree, Harriet C. 2:79 
 
 Hembroc, Hester 1:180 
 
 Hcmbreo, Hugh A. 2:79 
 Hembrec, Hugh L, m. 
 
 Annette Bender 2:80 
 Hembroo, Ida li, m. 
 
 Robert Broclsnan 2:79 
 Hembroe, Isaac m. 
 
 (1) Mary Blake 
 
 (2) Solissa S. 
 Hembroc, Isaac A. 
 Hcmbroc, J. L. 
 
 J. T. 
 
 J.I. 
 
 Janes 
 
 Price 2:77, 78 
 
 2:79 
 1:58 
 
 1:53., Iil63 
 Iil60, 1:249 
 1:32, 2:GO 
 2:79 
 1:135 
 1:80 
 2:77, 2:141 
 
 mfc 
 
 Henbrco , 
 
 Hembrec , 
 
 Hombroe , 
 
 Hombroo , 
 
 Hembree, 
 
 Hembroe, James G. 
 
 Hembrco, Joel 
 
 Hombreo, Joel Frank 
 
 Hembrec, Joel M. m, 
 
 Grace Smith 
 Hombroe , Joel Reeves 
 V Hembroc, Jool T, m f 
 
 (1) Ilanoy Hemtl-'ee 
 
 (2) Nancy Hayes 
 
 (3) Sarah J. Maro.um 
 Hembroc, Joel T. 
 
 Is 133 
 * Hembroe, Joel T. & wife f 
 
 Kathryn 
 L. H. 
 Laura 
 Larson 
 Honbroe, LCTIIS m, 
 Mora '.feir 
 
 2:60 
 
 2:79 
 2:79 
 
 2:77 
 1:77 
 
 2:35 
 ^:136 
 2:79 
 1:51 
 2:79 
 2:35 
 
 Hombroe, Louis J. 
 Hembrco, Louisa m, 
 
 Harrison Preston 
 Hombroe , Lucille 
 Hcmbroo, Lynn Bron 
 Hcmbree, Lynn H. m, 
 
 Jeucl Kate Fixon 
 Hombrcc, Marietta C, m. 
 
 ',7. C. M.ircum 
 Hembroc, Marietta V. m. 
 
 William K, Marcum 
 Hombroe, Martha m. 
 
 Otis C. Hombreo 
 Henbreo, Martin L. 
 Hombrce, I'ary G, 
 Hcmbreo, Matilda 
 Hombrcc, Kaud m, 
 
 John J, J!cConnoll 
 Hembrec, fuldred 
 Hembroe, Mollio 
 Hembree , Nancy 
 Hembree, Hancy m. 
 
 Joel T. Henibroe 
 Hcrbroe, 0. R. 
 Kcnbrec Orcn V. m. 
 
 (1) Etta Stillwoll 
 
 (2) ;iin.oic KBwloy 
 Hcmbrec, Otis C, m, 
 
 Martha Hembroo 
 Hombreo, Sadie 
 Hombroe, Sarah Annis m. 
 
 Thomas A. Sharp 
 Hembroc, Sarah J. (Mrs. 
 
 Hcmbreo, Susie L. ra. 
 
 Frank Carlock 
 Honbree, Susie Lucile 
 Hembroo, T. B. m. 
 
 Mary E, Carender 
 Hcmbrees 
 Hendrcx, W. J. 
 Hendricks, Benjamin L, 
 Hcndricks, Little Berry 
 Honry School 
 Henry, W. J. 
 Honloy, Fred L. m. 
 
 Ida Lee 
 Hcnslcy, Maria m. 
 
 Major La;js 
 Hoss, Jonathan 
 Hcsslcr, Arthur m. 
 
 Mary E. Shaw 
 Kiatt, J, J. 
 Hiatt, Jesse J, 
 Kiclc-an, Karjorio 
 Hickory Grovo School 
 Hicks, Honry 
 Hicks, Ike 
 
 Pago 38 
 2:79 
 
 2:79 
 2:211 
 
 2:211 
 
 2:78 
 2:316 
 
 2:79 
 1:34 
 
 2:79 
 Iil35 
 
 2:79 
 
 2:79 
 
 2:79 
 
 1135 
 
 2:78 
 1:252 
 
 2:80 
 
 2:79 
 2:79 
 
 2:79 
 
 Jool T.) 
 
 1.133 
 
 2:79 
 2:79 
 
 1:333 
 1:236 
 1:276 
 1:251 
 1:68 
 1:275 
 1:166 
 
 2:134 
 
 2:71 
 1:166 
 
 2:316 
 1:172 
 1:170 
 1:280 
 1:281 
 1:105 
 1:105
 
 INDEX: BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Hicks, Lora m. 
 
 Khryr. King 2:119 
 
 Riggings, David 2; 100 
 
 Higgins, Dr. A. 1:2'!. 
 Higgins, Aby n. 
 
 R. J, Taylor 2tc6 
 
 Higgins, Ecrtha 1:231 
 Higgins, C'-lvin J, m, 
 
 Sarah l.'arlln 2:86 
 
 * Hi^ins, Lr.vo <? ; tafo f 2il6 
 i? Higgins, David rn. 
 
 Ann IIL-iKa Gates 2; 82 
 
 2:34 
 
 Higgins, I-irs. David 1:239 
 
 Hio-irs, David R, 2:36 
 
 Hifr~i-^, Oloiso 2:36 
 
 Hi7 C :.r:3, 3thol 1:2?? 
 Higgins, 2va :r.. 
 
 3, J. :Jhr;u-n 2:3? 
 Hip~,ins, Gertrude m. 
 
 _ Gray 2:86 
 Hig^ir.s, Grace 2. m. 
 
 _ Focirson 2:36 
 Hig^ins, J. 1. m. 
 
 Lucy I'. '.loir 2:358 
 Higgins, Jar.c m. 
 
 (1) John Oridor 
 
 (2) liar tin Van. Horn 2:62 
 Ki ggi ns , J o hn 2:82 
 logins, -Joseph H. 2:36 
 Higgins, L. 2. 1:279 
 
 v? Higp-ins, L. E. in. 
 
 Lydia L. Taylor 2:86 
 
 Higgins, r.invillo 1:135 
 
 Higeirs, Lir.--j.llo m, 
 
 Sr.rah ;jcodro'.; 2:32 
 
 Higei-.-n, Lydi.?. Mr.ry m. 
 
 2:83, 1:333 
 ;/ Hipgirs; Lyr.villc D. m. 
 
 Capitcla Johnson 2:3'-J- 
 
 233, 2:102 
 Hi.?gir.o, Mrs. Lyr.villo 
 
 1:193, It 196 
 
 Higgins, Hr.ry Frances 2:86 
 Hi^ins, Mcllic n. 
 
 I{, ::. CT...-S 2:86 
 
 Hifr.rrir-. Hones 2:82 
 
 Hi,-^i:-.r, ;-, I;, 1:133 
 
 Hi-':-l.i3, ; :,-ur.iio 2:02 
 
 Hi ---.-.' . liir.a n. 
 
 ;5ttVr.-i7hn 2:83 
 
 Higgins, ficcby n. 
 
 Pago 39 
 2:86 
 
 2:8? 
 
 H; -.".>, Cohjol 
 
 - 3, Urn. Tola 
 
 1:1';?. 
 2s36 
 
 Higpins, i;. R. 
 Hig^-ris , .-7.7.1.-. n. 
 
 o. F. V.:.^---Tir. 
 HJ^v-.is, r 'S!.ji;j.i m. 
 
 j.ary l".lor. .Vr.drus 2:86 
 
 Eipsin-;, Uin.ir. 282, 2:83 
 
 KiRnto; s -or, .1, H. 1|225, 1:2^9 
 
 Hi f-hu T ?.y '' oirri'i ? '; i on , 
 
 Vnt:.r-Ccunty Seat 1:312 
 
 Hill, _ m. 
 
 . ->,'-loc 2:336 
 
 Hill, Doiv.:rl 2,3?5 
 
 Hill, ii-roah m. 
 
 Dr. .0, .:. Jeffreys 2:109 
 
 Hill, R-iph Harold 2:375 
 
 Hill, Richard n. 
 
 l'-.vr. Jcoi-^d 2:375 
 
 Hinc, P.ov It 142 
 
 Kinclino. ?>ncv n. 
 
 J.-.i-os D3-i*cn 2:224 
 
 Hir.o Hrr,, 1, G. 1204, Ii205 
 Hinc? Mi-s i^-i^uorite 1:206 
 
 Hinton Drr.^ o-^re 1:185 
 
 Ecbbr 1,236 
 
 Hob^r, ^ psie 1:107 
 
 Hobbs, Ja-ros 1:33 
 
 Hobts, T . U-VJ J -A.T. Jane m. 
 
 :^ irr.uci . , ;i-au 2,315 
 
 Eobl\j, ,'-' las 1:51 
 
 Hcbh:;. .,'.?. 1,216 
 
 Hobr.-i, ';, ,1.. 1,245 
 
 Hod:.-;, C; ; arlos 2,91 
 Hodco, Cnarlcs Frederick m. 
 
 Kary '.r.nmeian 2,90 
 Hodc'o. LVoai n, 
 
 Err.^-t P.cGonthal 2,91 
 * Hoddc. '.'.v-d, ui.fo, & 
 
 rasid-ir.co f 2 188 
 
 Ilodd.;, rVcdorrck 2:90 
 
 Hcddr, Fr-.Ijriek 2:91 
 s Hodo : , i 1 .vc dor:' 1 , ck m . 
 
 (.1) Lo'iiso Bock 
 
 (<2; Lc'^so l/inkolraan 
 
 (3) jViietta (Duncan) Cornell 
 
 2: 90 
 
 Hcddc, J-Ienry 2:91 
 Hcddc . I.'.ii-y -n. 
 
 Fro'i Pop-': shrink 2, 91 
 Hoddc, I'i'.niC' n. 
 
 J :/. BcJiT-o 2:91 
 Hoddc , Villia.. in. 
 
 ilo-.'-y '-:run:;.'-r 2:90 
 
 Hcd"3>n, Bc.srio 1,280 
 
 Hod.-,:>.-., ;:v,. Dovo 1,148 
 
 Hod .. r . v 1,278 
 
 Hod:o\ 'fir/iio 1,230
 
 INDEX DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 40 
 
 Hool, C. E. 1:145, 1:223 
 Hoe] , Cora A, m. 
 
 Benjamin Laughlin 2 189, 1:145 
 
 Hoel Bros. 1:223, 2. -3 
 Hoel, Gertrude R. m. 
 
 Honer Lau-.'-Jin 2s?9 
 Hoel, Kathci^.no n, 
 
 C. T. I'ccldridgo 2-?9 
 
 Hoel , Luolla Hay 2 ; >9 
 
 Hool, Mary J, 1:1 '-5 
 
 Hool, W. L. 1:145, lsZP.3 
 
 Hool, W. M. 1:275 
 
 Hoel, Dr. U. M. 1:224 
 
 Hoel, Mrs. V, M. I:2u5 
 Koel, VP.l~-i n :.: 3. rn. 
 
 i-Sary if, T 'OJ ? oirpeter 2:88 
 
 Hoel, Dr. :. v :. II. * 1:225 
 
 Hool, Dr. i.Y.Uiiam M. m, 
 
 Ella Jj. toiler 2:83 
 
 Hoels It 146 
 
 Hoffman, Gladys 1:261 
 
 Hoffman, Henry 1:166 
 Koke, Caroline m. 
 
 Henry Winter 1:311 
 
 Holbert, Pleasant R. m. 
 
 Mary Lyon 2:114 
 
 Holder 1:287 
 
 Holder, Jack 1:104 
 
 Holdor, Marion 1:34 
 
 Holder, Ton It 104 
 
 Holland, Gen. C. B. 1:317 
 
 Holland, Dorothy Leo 2:13 
 
 Holland, Mrs. F. H. 1:210 
 
 Holland, Harold Hull m, 
 
 Kittle Lcc 2-13 
 
 Holland, I-J. H, 1:109 
 
 Holland, \J. M. It 110, 1:253 
 
 Holland, 17. II. 1:110, 1:253 
 
 Holliday, G. I-.'. 1;152 
 
 Hollingshcari, Mabel 1:278 
 
 HolloTTny, '.Jilliam L. Ir80 
 
 Hollounetcr, Mary J. m. 
 
 tftliiara B. Hoel 2:88 
 
 Hollo'.rpoter , Mathias &, Mary 2:89 
 
 Holly_ in 
 
 Margaret Young 2:387 
 
 Holman, Apines 1:281 
 
 Holman, Andy J, 2-92 
 
 Holnan, Bcraico 1:280 
 
 Ko'rrian, Clco 1:277 
 Holman, Farnic n, 
 
 Hoso Anderson 2; 93 
 
 Holman, DT right 2:94, 1:274 
 
 Holr-an, G, C, 1:214, 1:215 
 
 Holnan, Giles 1:135 
 
 Hoiman, Ida Isabel 2; 92 
 
 Eolr.an, Jano m. 
 
 __",. T^.'^rd 
 
 .' ;.- 3uron Holman 
 
 2:92 
 
 1:151 
 
 2:136 
 2:93 
 2 '.94 
 1:277 
 
 'dfc f 2:192 
 
 "'"r. Bur on m. 
 ': .-.an) Lanpf ord 
 3 f-tcckton 2:91 
 2:93 
 E. m, 
 
 2:92 
 
 2:93 
 
 2:94 
 
 2:93 
 2:94 
 2:94 
 1:274 
 
 Ii229, 1:231 
 1:233, 1:250 
 & Mary 2:92 
 
 Hol:r-.n, '..clliam S. 2:92 
 
 Hcina:i, ^oir. rr. . 
 
 .JiAlian iOunn 2:92 
 
 Holr.:et- Christina n. 
 
 Bcr.jrnin Folts 2:228 
 
 Holmoj, Hiss m. 
 
 Robert Bishop It3l6 
 
 Holt, Louisa m. 
 
 Ivilli?p. D. Darst 2:3 
 
 Holt. Goorrio A. m. 
 
 -jj, ^o,, 2:134 
 
 Kc-e Makers CLub 1:208 
 
 Hoi.--3 f.tore ; The 2:339 
 
 Her ^s road Co. 1:65 
 
 Hcr.-.y Crook School 1:281, 1:285 
 
 Heed". Ckergo 2:37 
 
 Hood, John Alexander & Nancy 
 
 1:325 
 Hood, Mary Susan m. 
 
 Milo Burton 2i33, 1:325 
 
 Hock, '.'illiam H. Ii79 
 
 Hcov-r, Cr.-rles 1:33 
 
 Hoover, Ccria 1:281 
 
 Hoover, G V. It 169 
 Hoover, C-eci-gc m. 
 
 IlJ.-r.rboth Friddy 2:251 
 
 Hco,er, Jar^s 1:51 
 Hcov::.-. "iniy m. 
 
 ', " "'".inn 3. Landers 2:132 
 
 Hoc-cr- S, J. 1:172 
 
 Hup'.cLnr, 1:287
 
 INDEX: BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Hopkins, I Irs. 1:206, 1:207, 1|208 
 Hopkins, Lncretia m, 
 
 Rufus Rountroo 2:245 
 Hopper, Arch m. 
 
 Mary Elizabeth Mitchell 2:188 
 
 Hopper, Capt. Thomas 1:97, 1:346 
 
 Hopper, Thomas B. 1:259 
 
 Horn & Algeo 1:224 
 
 Horn, Mrs. J. F. 1:204, 1:205 
 
 Horn, Jacob F, 2:380 
 
 Horn, Hiss Rosamund 1:206 
 
 Hornbeck, liarion It 80 
 
 Home, Finis It 105 
 
 Home, Joo 1:105 
 
 Home, Robert 1:105 
 
 Home, '."Lilian Itl03 
 
 Horstman, Haundschild & 1:224 
 
 Horton, I, N. 1:253 
 
 Horton, Isaac 1:252 
 
 Horton, J. L. 1:215 
 Horton, J, Leslie m. 
 
 Jennie Blanche King 2:128 
 
 Horton, John King 2:128 
 
 Horton, Hay 1.281 
 Hcskins, Arnazinda E. m, 
 
 William Lovoall 2:232 
 
 Hoskins, John Ira 2:232 
 Hoskins, John L. m, 
 
 Sarah E. Davis 2:231 
 
 Hoskins, Ray Benjamin 2i232 
 
 Hoskins, Samuel ELden 2:232 
 
 Hoskinson, J. M. It 168 
 Hosman, Mary (Boono) l4l -44 
 
 Houck, Jonathan 1:169 
 
 Houdysholl, Lottie 1:278 
 
 Howard, E. 3. It 165 
 
 H oward , Hor a c o 1 1 218 
 
 Howard, J. II. 1:163 
 
 Howard, John 1:113, 1294 
 
 Howard, Cr.pt. John 1:109, Is 341 
 
 Howard, John H. 1:55, 1:159 
 1:252, 2.99 
 
 Howard, Capt. John H. 
 Howard, John L. m, 
 
 Jewoll King 
 Howard, Maria m. 
 
 Thomas Underwood 
 Howard, Hary Emma 
 Howard, S. H, 1:171, 
 Howard, Sam 
 Howard, Serena m, 
 
 A a ron RUE soil 
 Howoll, Bertha m. 
 
 Ernest p.ussoll 
 Howoll, Rev. C. L. 
 Howcll, Chalriors 
 Kowoll, Edric 
 
 Is77 
 2:125 
 
 2:338 
 2:125 
 
 1:172, ltl?4 
 1:107 
 
 2 8 289 
 
 2:95 
 1:149 
 
 2:96 
 2:96 
 
 2:155 
 
 1:158, 2il55 
 1:249, 11253 
 1:258, 
 
 Howoll, John D. m. 
 
 Hottie M. Staggs 2.95 
 
 Howell, Lena 2:95 
 
 HoweTl, Lucille 2:95 
 
 <? HOV?J_J. : If, C. m. 
 
 Joanetto Mitchell 2:95 
 Howoll, W.E, m, 
 
 Mr.ggie Jordan 2:95 
 
 Hoylo, m, 
 
 Lt. Willis Taylor 1.100 
 Hoyl, Aunt Lilah 1:112 
 
 Hoyle, Dave 1334 
 
 Hoylo, Judge 1:100 
 
 Hoyle, Mill 
 Hoyl, Nancy Adeline m, 
 
 Abner H, McGoe 
 Hoyl, Peter 1:51, 
 Hoylo, Peter 2:239, 
 Hoyle, Peter 1:257, 
 Hoyle, Sarah m. 
 
 William Taylor 
 Hoyls 
 
 Hoyt, Seymour 
 Hoyt, Seymour 
 Hoyt , Seynour 
 HoytjSeymour m. 
 
 McDowell 
 
 Hubb ; William H. 
 Hubbard, Austin 
 Huckaby, John 
 Hudson 
 Hudson, Dave 
 Hudson, Frank 
 Hudson, G. A. 
 Hudson, G. A. m. 
 
 Mary C. Grishan 
 Hudson, Janes 
 Hudson, Mary m. 
 
 Gpenccr Ellis 
 Hudson, Palmer T. 
 Hudson, Thomas 
 Hudson, './. T. 
 Hudson, William P. 
 Hudspeth, A. D. 
 
 Hudspoth, Amanda m. 
 
 Grange G. Gregory 
 Hudspeth, Andres D. 
 Hudspeth, Andrew 2:28 
 
 Hudsp-jth, Andy 1:51 
 
 Hudspoth, Ben 2.237 
 
 Hudspcth, Coo m. 
 
 Mrniio Poindexter 2.239 
 
 Hudspeth, David 132, 1:60 
 
 Hudcpcth, Miss Guss 1.208 
 
 Hudspcth, John 1:32 
 
 Hue's DO th, Lucy m. 
 
 ".yiillam Friar 2.28, 2:32 
 
 2:239 
 1:67 
 
 1:164 
 
 lilSl, 1:182 
 It252, 1.253 
 
 1:52 
 1:79 
 
 1:75 
 1:80 
 1.105 
 1:148 
 1:252 
 1:275 
 
 2:60 
 1.167 
 
 2:190 
 1:275 
 
 1:33 
 1.231 
 
 Ii33 
 
 1.32, 1:249 
 1:251, 1.256 
 
 2.65
 
 INDEX i DAD E COUNTY HISTORY 
 Hudspeth, Mary m. 
 
 Mathias Spoer 13CO 
 Hudspeth, Rebecca m. 
 
 John Boland 2tl89 
 
 Hudspeth, Rufus It60, It 290 
 
 Hudspoth, Sheriff 1:63 
 
 Hudspeth, Sidney It 276 
 
 Huffman, Adaline m. 
 
 John Davis 2tl71 
 
 Huffman, Ernest 2:171 
 
 Huffman, George 2il71 
 
 Huffman, Karvoy 2:171 
 
 Huffman, Jesse 2:171 
 Huffman, Kate m. 
 
 Fred C. Meyers 2:170 
 Huffman, Lottio m. 
 
 l&lliam P. Patterson 2:171 
 Huffman, Lou m, 
 
 Thomas Hani on 2:171 
 Huffman, Presley m. 
 
 Sarah Moore 2:171 
 
 Huft, Jacob 1:80 
 
 Huges, H. P. It 276 
 
 Hughe s,& Clark 1:229 
 
 Hughes, A. D. 1243, It 274 
 
 Hughes, E. R, Itlo3, 1:227, 1:252 
 
 Hughes, Rev, I. G. 1144 
 Hughes, Mabel m. 
 
 Roland 3. Griffith 2t59 
 
 Hughes, Ruth 1:273 
 
 Hughes, T. S, 1:164 
 
 Hughes, Taylor 1:233 
 
 Hughes, Vida 1:277 
 Hull, Ansel m, 
 
 Elizabeth Bates 2:13 
 
 Hull i/orthy 1:21-':- 
 
 Hull, Frank 1:179 
 
 Hull, Goorgo F. 1:178 
 Hull, Grace m, 
 
 (1) Holland 
 
 (2) George Robinson Eaton 
 
 Page 42 
 
 2:13 
 
 Hull, 
 Hull, 
 
 W. 1:175, 176, 177, 
 
 Itl78, 1:179, Ii2l6 
 Hull, Lizzie 1:179 
 
 Hulston, Alr.or E. m, 
 
 William A. King 
 Hulstcn, Christopher m 
 
 Nancy C, Kirbj r 
 Hulston, Fred 
 Hulston, John Kenton 
 Hulston rill 
 Hulston Kill 
 Humbert, Cynthia Ann m 
 
 Henry Ilimbler 
 Humbert, I. A. 
 
 2:123 
 
 2:128 
 1:277 
 2sll3 
 
 It68, 2:23 
 f 
 
 Humphrey, John 
 
 Humphrey, Mr. 
 
 Huston, Trcssa 
 
 Hunt Bros. It222 
 
 Hunt, Finloy C. 
 
 Hunt, Jliram. m. 
 
 Lavcnia Strange 
 Hunt, Ira A. 
 Hunt, Irene 
 Hunt, Jesse E. m, 
 
 !3va Ivirby 
 Hunt, Joel T. 
 Hunt, Laguerda L. m. 
 
 Ur.ttio Lake 
 Hunt, L c na G. 
 Hunt, Lillic p. 
 Hunt, Lola 
 Hunt, Lou T. m. 
 
 liary H'ont 
 Hunt, K. ]!. 
 Hunt, Mary m. 
 
 Lou T. Hunt 
 Hunt, llelville m. 
 
 May Winter 
 Hunt, T'arcissa m, 
 
 ",-fi.lliam Foushco 
 Hunt, Nathan 
 Hunt, Nor-na D. 
 Hunt, Samuel m. 
 
 Minnie B. Davis 
 -/ Hunt, Taylor H. m, 
 
 (1) Sarah Lucinda Farmer 
 
 (2) Alice "i. 11 son 
 Hunt, Vfo.shington m. 
 
 Polly Caroline Wilson 
 Hunt, ifi.lliam n. 
 
 Margaret Finley 
 Hunt, '..llliam A. m. 
 
 3crnicc Thonascn 
 Hunter, David 1:24, 
 
 Hunter, Stella m. 
 
 J3.nor A. Newkirk 
 Hunts, George D. m. 
 
 Eunice Jeroir.e 
 Hunts, Henry m. 
 
 Mary Jane VJoodard 
 Hurst, Adaline m, 
 
 Hcylc McGoe 
 Kurst, Amanda R. m. 
 
 James A. Sell 
 I-Iurct, Annio n. 
 
 It 281 
 
 It 224 
 
 2:98 
 
 2:331 
 2:07 
 2 198 
 
 2:97 
 lil?2 
 
 2t97 
 
 2:98 
 
 2 i 98 
 
 2:7 
 
 2t97 
 It 278 
 
 2:97 
 
 2:373 
 
 2:105 
 It 80 
 2:9? 
 
 2:7 
 
 2 196 
 2:97 
 2t97 
 
 2:98 
 1:249 
 
 2t 206 
 2:373 
 2t374 
 
 2:155 
 1:309 
 
 1:309 
 
 f 2:344 
 
 It 72
 
 INDEX i DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 43 
 
 Hurst, Luella m. 
 
 Charles Itlhite 
 Hurst, liargaret m, 
 
 Rolvin H. Darst 
 Hurt, Lon m. 
 
 Rachel Jane Scroggs 
 Hurt, Hrs. 
 Hurt, Mrs. Rachel 1:207, 1208 
 
 I.O.O.F. 1:175 
 
 Indian collections Ii20, 21 
 
 Indians 1:21, 1:19, 160, 2:293 
 
 1:71 
 1:80 
 
 
 * Jacobs, 
 
 R. 
 
 S 
 
 . , Bank 
 
 f 
 
 1:296 
 
 2 il73i 
 
 Jacobs , 
 
 R. 
 
 S 
 
 . Banking 
 
 Co. 
 
 2:99 
 
 
 Jacobs, 
 
 R. 
 
 S 
 
 . Banking 
 
 Co. 
 
 
 2:3 
 
 
 
 
 
 1:212, 
 
 1:216 
 
 
 Jacobs , 
 
 Mrs 
 
 . 
 
 R. S. 
 
 
 1:197 
 
 2:299 
 
 Jacobs, 
 
 Mrs 
 
 , 
 
 T. K. 
 
 
 1:201 
 
 1:206 
 
 Jail 
 
 
 
 
 1:110, 
 
 1:247 
 
 Ingles, Jair.es 
 Ingraham, Mr. 
 Irby, Delia n, 
 
 Mitchell Smith 
 Irby, Gladys 
 Irby, Icy P. m. 
 
 John D. 2urton 
 Irby, Jamos m, 
 
 Clara '.ft throw 
 Irby, Jamas F. 
 Irby, Joo 
 Irby, Joseph L. 
 Irby, Joseph L. m, 
 
 Delphia T. Eailoy 
 Irby, Lloyd 
 Irby, Luay m. 
 
 John Sullivan 
 Irby, Marion Loyd ra. 
 
 Susan Friar 
 Irby, Ilary ra. 
 
 John Bell 
 Irby, Tcssie r.. 
 
 Robert L. LOG Friar 
 Trby, U. J. 
 Irby, VB.loy 
 Ireland, Lottie m, 
 
 Cyrus Crano 
 Iron 
 
 Jackson (capture of) 
 Jackson, ZLisaboth m. 
 
 Robert E. Shaw 
 Jack.^'.n, General 
 Jackson, ll'.ry Jane n. 
 
 (1) lierodith Hailey 
 
 (2) Silas U. Scybert 
 
 (3) I'r.rvcy Lloyd 2:284, 
 
 Jacobs, 
 
 Anna 
 
 2i35 
 
 1:331 
 1:281 
 
 :108, 1:109, 1:114, liloO 
 
 Jdil, first 
 James, V, T . E. 
 Janes family 
 Jeffreys, Al S. 
 Jeffries, Albert Edgar 
 Jeffries, Bedford Forrest 
 Jeffreys, D. M. M. m. 
 
 Hannah Hill 
 Jeffries, Ed : ^ar 
 Jeffreys, Ester H. 
 Jeffreys, J, R. 
 
 2:109 
 
 2:73 
 
 2:110 
 
 1:172 
 
 
 Jeffreys, James C. m. 
 
 
 1330 
 
 Minnie Tyo 
 
 2:110 
 
 
 Jeffreys, James R, 
 
 2:110 
 
 1:326 
 
 $ Jeffreys, Jamos R. m. 
 
 
 1:331 
 
 ll.incy IIcMillan 
 
 2:109 
 
 1:226 
 
 Jeffreys, Jamos R, 
 
 1:107 
 
 1:172 
 
 * Jeffreys, James R. f 
 
 1:144 
 
 
 Jeffreys, Lizzie 
 
 1:179 
 
 1:330 
 
 Jeffreys, L'rs, 1:206, 
 
 1:208 
 
 1:331 
 
 Jeffreys, Kathryn 
 
 2:110 
 
 
 Jeffreys, Robert m. 
 
 
 1:331 
 
 V' da Ellen Hamic 
 
 2:73 
 
 
 Jeffreys, Robert W. 
 
 2:110 
 
 2:31 
 
 Jenkins, J. L. Capt 
 
 1:104 
 
 
 Jenkins, J. M. 
 
 Iil50 
 
 1O31 
 
 Jennings, Dennis m, 
 
 
 
 S-irah E. Farmer 
 
 2:23 
 
 2:33 
 
 Jon.tsch, Alfred 
 
 2:264 
 
 1:276 
 
 Jentsch, Christ 
 
 2:264 
 
 1:26 
 
 Jcntsch, Cmil r>. 
 
 
 
 Miry Raubinger 
 
 2:264 
 
 2 162 
 
 Jrnt.ich , Mario 
 
 2:264 
 
 1:262 
 
 Jcror.o, Ed 1:104, 
 
 1:275 
 
 1:75 
 
 Jerome, Eunice m. 
 
 
 
 (1) John Woodard 
 
 
 2:305 
 
 (2) jcorgo D. Hunts 
 
 2:373 
 
 1:36 
 
 Jerome, Laura m. 
 
 
 
 John T. Bell 
 
 1:307 
 
 
 Jerono, Nellie m. 
 
 
 
 Sar.uol 'J. Cell 
 
 1:307 
 
 2 1 300 
 
 Jcssopp, Tip 
 
 1:105 
 
 ] :1^9 
 
 Jeuoll, Halsoy m. 
 
 
 1:90 
 
 Grldio Coiner 
 
 1:351 
 
 1:211 
 
 Jewell , John 
 
 1:169 
 
 157 
 
 Joxral] School 
 
 1:279 
 
 lilSo 
 
 John, E. S. 
 
 1:278 
 
 1:294 
 
 John, Hattie 
 
 1:280 
 
 Jac
 
 TND3X: DAD3 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Johnson 1:234 
 
 Johnson, iftlliaro m. 
 
 
 Johnson m. 
 
 Nancy Shouso 
 
 2:314 
 
 Mary Ann ?oybort 2:101 
 
 Johnston, Rev. 
 
 1:125 
 
 Johnson, B. F, 1:229 
 
 Jones, & '.Jllcon 
 
 1:68 
 
 Johnson, B. Frank v., 
 
 Jones, Abagail n. 
 
 
 Martha Young 2:101 
 
 Lillian: Pyland 
 
 2:254 
 
 Johnson, Beatrice 2:104 
 
 Jonos, A "JIGS C. 
 
 2:294 
 
 Johnson, Byran 2:103 
 
 Jcnos, Alma 
 
 1:281 
 
 Johnson, Caroline m. 
 
 Jones, Beryl 
 
 1:275 
 
 Philip S. Griffith 
 
 Jones, Burkot 1:46, 
 
 1:47, 1:51 
 
 2:59, 2:62, 2:102 
 
 Jones, Elmer M. m. 
 
 
 Johnson, Ca pi tola m. 
 
 Helen 7.. Moore 
 
 2:294 
 
 Lynville D, Higgins 
 
 Jones (Janes?) fa-nily 
 
 1:102 
 
 2:85, 2:102 
 
 Jor.es, Floy B, m, 
 
 
 Johnson, Dorothy 2:103 
 
 Rosr Haley 
 
 2:108 
 
 Johnson, 12, 3, 1:276 
 
 Jones, George m. 
 
 
 J ohns on , 2ci na 2 : ] 04 
 
 Ella Marshall 
 
 2:164 
 
 Johnson, ."Lizaboth m, 
 
 Jcnes, George A. 
 
 2:107 
 
 James Ccplin 2:254 
 
 Jcnes , Guy 1 
 
 i!79i It 276 
 
 Johnson, Ellen Amanda (Mdall) 
 
 Jonos, J. Fay 
 
 2:108 
 
 f 1:176 
 
 Jcnes, J. H. 
 
 1:148 
 
 Johnson, Frank family at hoir.o 
 
 Jones, J. L. 
 
 1:276 
 
 f 1:320 
 
 Jonos, J. K. 
 
 1:172 
 
 Johnson, Hrs, Frank 1:196 
 
 Jones, J. M, m. 
 
 
 Johnson, Ira H. n. 
 
 Martha E. Grisham 
 
 2:60 
 
 Dena i'ontgomory 2:103 
 
 Jones, J. N, 
 
 1:276 
 
 2:102 
 
 Jones, Jake 
 
 1:105 
 
 Johnson, Ira Harold 2:104 
 
 Jonos , Josse m. 
 
 
 Jchnson, J. 3. 1251, 2:337 
 
 Martha Taylor 
 
 2:306 
 
 Johnson, J. B. 1:251 
 
 Jcnes, Jesse n, 
 
 
 Johnson, Rev. J, E, 1:132 
 
 l&rinifred Spoight 
 
 2:254 
 
 Johnson, J. F. 1:250, 2*23, 2:341 
 
 Jones, John 
 
 1:105 
 
 Johnson, Joe 1:105 
 
 Jonos, John " . r., 
 
 
 Jchnson, Joseph 1:32 
 
 Mary E. Roc tor 
 
 2:106 
 
 Johnson, John F. 133, 1:56 
 
 il 1 Jcnos, John M. n. 
 
 
 Johnson, John Fletcher 2:103 
 
 Mary I Patterson 
 
 2:106 
 
 Johnson, John Fletcher re. 
 
 
 2:221 
 
 ULlon Amanda Ridall 2:101 
 
 Jcnos, Joseph P. m. 
 
 
 2:102, 2:103 
 
 Ann Kerar. 
 
 2:112 
 
 Johnson, John Fletcher f 1:168 
 
 Jnnc^, Julia A. m. 
 
 
 Johnson, Levi 1:166 
 
 H'ary Bull'' ngton 
 
 2:107 
 
 Johnson, Lottie S. 2:102 
 
 JcneS, Leo 
 
 1:281 
 
 Johnson, Louisa m. 
 
 J.-.nrs, Levi 
 
 1:4? 
 
 Jacob Co:; 1:354, 1:357 
 
 Jones, Lloyd 
 
 1:281 
 
 Johnson, li.-ry n. 
 
 Jcnos, Lucinia A. m. 
 
 
 Floyd VnnOsdcll 1|102, 2:341 
 
 >or-c ]!. Rush 
 
 2:292 
 
 Johnson, r'-s, 1:198 
 
 Jcner, Lucy Thomas n, 
 
 
 Johnson, Pliyllis m. 
 
 : rr~e 'J. Mallory 
 
 2:15? 
 
 Lairrcm.: Rountroo 2:103 
 
 Jcne<, Mn.bcl m. 
 
 
 Johnson, Rev. Jlr, It '6 
 
 Trey Jchnson 
 
 2:16^' 
 
 Johnson, Susanna n. 
 
 Jones, Martha J. m. 
 
 
 Blackfcrd Casey 2:338 
 
 '.fi-lliari Hi, Shaw 
 
 2:306 
 
 Johnson, Troy n. 
 
 Jcncr, Psrry 
 
 l:2?c 
 
 Mabel Jones 2:164 
 
 Jones, Reason 
 
 mo 3 
 
 Johnson, './. C. 1:1 $8 
 
 Jcnos, Richard 
 
 1:2?6 
 
 Johnson, '.falter P. 2:132 
 
 Jonas, r.r.th Beryl 
 
 2:1C P 
 
 Jchnscn, '.nllian 1:33 
 
 Jones, Samuel n, 
 
 
 
 Rodha Butler 
 
 2:107
 
 INDEX i DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 45 
 
 Jones School 
 
 Ii280 
 
 Jones, Ula Forrest 
 
 2:108 
 
 Jones, W. T. a I-iinta E. 
 
 2:157 
 
 Jones, IB. Hi an M. 
 
 1:107 
 
 Jopes-Merril 
 
 1:109 
 
 Jopes, Clara Belle m, 
 
 
 T. A, Miller 
 
 2:177 
 
 Jopes, Harriet F. Ii201 
 
 1:197, 
 
 1:210, 
 
 2:177 
 
 Jopes, Harrison 
 
 1:276 
 
 Jopes, Mrs. 1:139, 1(190, 
 
 1:200 
 
 Jopes , Mrs . 5 . U. 
 
 1:210 
 
 Jopes , Sariuel 1^. 
 
 2: 177 
 
 Jopes, I.'illiar: K. 
 
 2:177 
 
 Jopes, Dr. Vfi.lliam H. 
 
 1:59 
 
 Jordan, C. A. 1:151, 
 
 1:242 
 
 Jordan, Sola 
 
 l:2ol 
 
 Jordan, Mar Tie n. 
 
 
 VJ. "J. Hcuell 
 
 2:95 
 
 Judd, Killio n. 
 
 
 Charles -J. Harper 
 
 2:71 
 
 Julian, Darbr.ra m. 
 
 
 ".Theoler 
 
 2:359 
 
 Julian, Nancy 
 
 1:72 
 
 Jump, James K. P. 
 
 1:79 
 
 Jump, Joseph II. 
 
 1:79 
 
 Jung, Philip 
 
 1:152 
 
 Kaelke , Theo 
 
 1:278 
 
 Kahr, Charley 
 
 Iil53 
 
 Kansas City & Memphis HR 
 
 1:158 
 
 Kell, S. L. 
 
 1:178 
 
 Kellar, Mrs. Fred 
 
 1:206 
 
 Kellar, L. C. 
 
 1:278 
 
 Keller, En Tin m. 
 
 
 Sallio Seybsrt 
 
 2:302 
 
 Kelloy, C. H. 
 
 1:278 
 
 Kelley, C].airs Alta May 
 
 2:353 
 
 Kelley, E. C. 
 
 1:182 
 
 Kelley , Ellis John 
 
 2:353 
 
 Kelley, Louis 
 
 2:353 
 
 Kelley, Cnha 
 
 1:279 
 
 Kelloy, Robert Leland 
 
 2:353 
 
 Kelley, Ruby 
 
 1:280 
 
 I'lelley, Terry McConnell 
 
 2:353 
 
 Kelley, Rev. Thomas 
 
 1:70 
 
 Kelley, ^/i'liam 
 
 1:168 
 
 Kellcfn. S-x 
 
 Iil79 
 
 Kellc,"";';, Sc.rah A. m. 
 
 
 >fi. Hi av '. J . Davi s 
 
 2:5 
 
 Kennedy, Alfred 1:76, 
 
 1 : 79 
 
 1:113, 
 
 1:252 
 
 1:253, 1:181, 
 
 2:160 
 
 Kennedy, Dr. 
 
 1:1 D4 
 
 Kennedy, ::. T. Iil63, 
 
 1:251. 
 
 !'.onnedy, J. C. 
 
 1:227 
 
 Kennedy, W. It 181 
 
 Kemport & Furby It 214, 1:217 
 
 Kemrert, Mrs. Martin 1193, 1:196 
 
 Ken -in^ton, Club 1:193 
 
 Ket.-r.um, C- A, 1:251 
 Kerar. , Ann m. 
 
 Joseph F. Jones 2112 
 Keran, Asariah A, ra. 
 
 Catharine Dick 2:111 
 Keran, Jenrio J. m. 
 
 John Kingsburg 2:112 
 Keran, John ra. 
 
 Mary Clomonts 2:111 
 
 Kerin, John T, 2:112 
 
 Ker-.n, Otho 1:224 
 Koran, Otho H. m. 
 
 Irma Cladtrcll 2:113 
 
 Koran, Mrs. Otho 1:206 
 Koran, llartha A. m. 
 
 Elmer E. Gray 
 Kerin, Prince Albert 
 
 Keran, U. S. 
 
 2:112 
 2:112 
 
 1:275 
 1:252 
 f 1:96 
 1:204, 1:205 
 
 1:184, 
 Ii248, 
 
 Keran, U. S, 
 Keran, Mrs. U, S, 
 Koran, Ulysses S. m. 
 
 Jessie D. Harwell 2:111 
 
 Keran, William 2:111 
 
 Kilgore, G, H. Il6? 
 
 Kilgore, J. F. 1:276 
 
 Kilgore, J. L. 1:179 
 Xillingsrorth, Erie m, 
 
 Lourell Lyman Waddle 2:353 
 Killingsworth, Glover m. 
 
 Cordelia C. Murphy 2:200 
 
 Killingsworth, Isaac 1:240 
 
 Killingsworth, L. 1:242 
 
 Killingsworth, William C. 1:80 
 
 Kimbler, Anderson Riley 2:377 
 Clara m. 
 
 Talbutt 2:332 
 Cora m. 
 
 Bowles 1:322 
 
 "Dutch" 1:240 
 
 E. M. 1:214 
 
 Mrs. E. M, 1:201 
 
 Mrs. E.i 1:210 
 Honry ft, 
 
 Cyrthia Ann Humbert 2i377 
 Kimbler, Henry A. m. 
 
 Margaret Cnose 2:378 
 
 Kimbler, James Harvoy 2:378 
 
 Kimbler, Joseph A. 2:378 
 Kimbler, Joseph H. 1:56, 2:332 
 Kir.blcr, Lizzie m. 
 
 Melville- L. Murphy 2:200 
 Kimbler, Mary n:. 
 
 Will Lam Clay Strange 2:330
 
 li'DEXt CATC CXUr 
 
 HISTORY 
 
 Pn -e 46 
 
 Kimbler, Mary Madaline m. 
 
 John A. Doody 2:377 
 Kimbler, Mr, 156 
 
 Kimbler, Samuel m. 
 
 Sarah Boyd 2O77 
 
 Kimbler, Thomas David m. 
 
 Orlena Stockton 2i3?8 
 Kimbler, William m, 
 
 (1) Kary L. Wright 
 
 (2) Mary Jane Wright 2t377 
 Kimberlan, Josiah Ii80 
 Kimmons, Bob 1:104 
 King, m. 
 
 Bell Bacon 2ill9 
 
 King, Alma 1:276 
 
 King, Austin Iill5 
 
 King, C. D, 1:276 
 
 King, Cathryn Annett 2tll9 
 
 King, dara Bell m. 
 
 Flay Davis 2:118 
 
 King, Daniel 2:122 
 
 King, David L, m, 
 
 Sophia Veil 2:121 
 
 King, David T. 2:117, 2:124 
 
 King, Denzil Virginia 2:117 
 
 King, Eleanor 2:121 
 
 King, Elizabeth C. 2:128 
 
 King, Elizabeth J. 2:127 
 
 King, Elwyn m. 
 
 Lor a Kicks 2:119 
 
 King, Eva m. 
 
 Allen Hailey 
 King, JSva F. 
 King, Finis 
 King, Floy 
 *King, Frank & <.dfe 
 $ King, Frank E. n, 
 
 Lula Bender 2:121 
 
 King, Fred m, 
 
 Maggie Cowan 2:119 
 
 King, Gladys 2:115 
 
 King, Harold L. 2:123 
 
 King, Harry G. m, 
 
 Sadie Elackford 2:118 
 
 King, Henry 2:119 
 
 King, J. L. 1250, 2:117 
 
 King, James Harvey m. 
 
 Elizabeth C, McConnoll 
 
 2:126, 2:12? 
 
 King, James Karvey Jr. 2:127 
 King, James './. 2:128 
 
 King, Jennie Blanche m. 
 
 J. Leslie Horton 2:123 
 
 King, Jesse C. 2:319 
 
 King, Jo veil n. 
 
 John 0. Howard 2:125 
 King, John 2:121 
 
 King, John m. 
 
 Nancy (Dlnoy) Carlock 
 
 Ii340, 
 
 King, John 
 King, Dr. John 
 King, John A. m, 
 Nancy Ann Lyon 
 
 2:154 
 1:344 
 
 2:114 
 
 2:117, 2:124 
 2:117 
 
 King, John Eldon 
 
 King, Jonathan Leander m. 
 
 Mary A. Lyman 2:123 
 
 King, Jud S. 1:165 
 
 ICing, Judge & Mrs. 1:142 
 
 King, Julian m. 
 
 Sam Duffy 2:115 
 
 King, Lavina m. 
 
 James ifetson 2:122 
 
 King, Lora m. 
 
 R. P. Hurphy 2:125 
 
 King, Lora Irene 2:128 
 
 King, Mary Ann m, 
 
 John S. McConnell 2:142 
 
 King, Mary Haworth 2:127 
 
 lung, Mary J, m. 
 
 Dr. 15. Hi am Cowan Lightner 
 
 2:117, 2:114, 2:124 
 King, Moses 2:127 
 
 King, Mrs. 1:198 
 
 King, Muriel 2:119 
 
 King, Myrtle Rosa m. 
 
 Fred Hulston 2:118 
 
 2:118 
 
 King, Olivo m. 
 
 
 2:118 
 
 A. 3, SLmore 
 
 2:122 
 
 2:115 
 
 King, Ollie M, m. 
 
 
 2:115 
 
 Lon McPeak 
 
 2:115, 2:1 > 
 
 1:256 
 
 ICing, Opal 
 
 20.15 
 
 
 ICing, Nell m. 
 
 
 Rollo Lindley 2:115 
 
 King, Nellie Cecil 2:128 
 
 IIin.3, 2. C. 2:114 
 ling, Raymond K. m, 
 
 Bertie Long 2:118 
 King, Rouel m. 
 
 Hannah Roue 
 
 Florence Mitchell 2:120 
 2:115, 2:121, 2189 
 
 King, Reual 2: 116 
 King, Robert R. m, 
 
 Minorvia A. (Haytcr) Kirby 
 
 2:119, 2:129 
 
 2:117 
 2:124 
 2:117 
 1:276 
 
 2:115 
 
 King, Robert C. m. 
 Allio 3. Hailey 
 
 ICing, Robert Carlos 
 King, Rcy 
 King, Roy m. 
 Lake Hailoy
 
 INDEX DABS COUK7T HISTORY 
 
 2:360, 
 
 King, 
 King, 
 Kins, 
 Kinj, 
 King, 
 
 King, Roy 0. m, 
 
 Dollie Wheeler 
 King, Samuel 
 King, Samuel !!. 
 King, Susan m, 
 
 (1) Rufus I-icConnell 
 
 (2) John jlarcum 
 King, Thelna 
 
 Thoo 
 
 Thomas Johnathan 
 \1. N. 
 IJoldon 
 I-S-lbiir H. 
 King, VB.lliam 
 V King, Vtlliara Andrew m. 
 
 Almor E. Hulston 
 King, T .B.lliar. Andrew 
 Kins, "fi.llias H. 
 King, ".f-lliara Harvey 
 King, ililliam R. m. 
 Sarah 11. KcConnell 
 
 2:117, 
 
 Kins, :fi.llia:r. Virgil 
 Kinjjs Point School 1:277, 
 Kingsburg, John n. 
 Jennie J. Her an 
 Kinney, J. 1-1. 
 Kirby, Dr. ?. B. 
 fr Kirby, Dr. Eonjamin B. m. 
 
 Lillie Carr 
 Tdrby, C. J. m. 
 
 Martlia Speight 
 Kirby, Capt. 
 Kirby, Conrad 
 Kirby, Cera A. m. 
 
 l&lliam Jones Pyland 
 Kirby, Cora A. m, 
 Frank Chatham 
 Kirby, ZLbort p. 
 
 Doto Fattorson 
 Kirby, Ella Noi-n. m. 
 
 John B. iicConnell 
 Kirby, LVa m, 
 
 Josso E. ?Iunt 
 Kirby family 
 Kirby, Gcor3e 
 Kirby, Helon 
 "siah 
 
 2 1 119 
 
 1|80 
 
 l2->9 
 
 214C 
 2:119 
 2:125 
 2:127 
 
 2:115 
 2118 
 2il26 
 
 2:126 
 
 2:128 
 
 1:32 
 
 2:124 
 
 2:11 ; > 
 2:123 
 2:119 
 Is 231 
 
 2:112 
 1:164 
 2:119 
 
 2:129 
 
 2i253 
 
 1:92 
 2:129 
 
 2:253 
 
 Kirby, 
 Kirby, J, ". 
 Kirby, Capt. J. I', 
 Kirby, James II. m. 
 Mary J, Grishan 
 Kirby, Capt. James M 
 
 1:33 
 
 1:90, 
 
 Kirby, 
 ?arby, 
 Kirby, 
 Kirov, 
 
 Lt. Jesse 
 Jrss^ C. 
 John C. 
 Lillian 
 
 2:213 
 
 2:145 
 
 2:97 
 170 
 
 2:129 
 1:280 
 , 1:51 
 1: 51 
 
 2:145 
 
 1:346 
 
 1:? Q 7 
 
 1:75 
 
 1:33 
 2:129 
 
 2ill9 
 Iil90 
 
 2:128 
 1|2?/J. 
 2(129 
 2129 
 
 Kirby, llinorvia A. (Hayter) 
 
 larby, Mrs. 
 Kirby, Nancy C. m. 
 
 Christopher Hulston 
 Kirby, Noel 
 Kirby, Pa'ol 
 Kirby, Ruth 
 Kirby, Sabra m, 
 
 Ray Smith 2i324 
 
 Kirby, Sharp S. m. 
 
 liinerva Kayter 2il29 
 
 Kirby, T, C. 1:51 
 
 Kirby, T. D. Iil67, 1:253 
 
 Kirby, Thad in. 
 
 Anna M, Dunaway 2ilO 
 
 Kirby, Tully C. 1:33 
 
 Kirby, Virginia 2sl29 
 
 Kirby, Walter m. 
 
 liary Rcsana Miaon 2:210 
 
 Kirby, Capt. Viliiam A. 2:228 
 
 Kirby. '."ooci m. 
 
 Fannie Ilailey 2i300 
 
 Kirbys 1<236 
 
 Ki rich an, Dad 1:287 
 
 I'drkhart, Charlas 1:280 
 
 Kirkhart, John 1:278 
 
 Kirkhart, Lilly 1:280 
 
 Kirkpatrick, Calvin m. 
 
 Anna Chatham 1:3^8 
 
 Kirlarood, iinily m. 
 
 janes Hampton 1296, 
 
 Kitchen, 14ora m. 
 
 Hugh E. Shaw 
 Kitteringham, Henry m. 
 
 Sarah Harper 
 
 Kitsmller, H. W. 1:182, 
 Knapp, Georgo 
 ICnacp, Thomas m, 
 
 Ida Gregory 
 Knox, Mollie n. 
 
 j. p. Sneod 
 Knox, W. F. 
 Knox, Mrs. W. F. 
 Koch, Fred 
 Koelliker, August 
 Koellikcr, Joseph 
 Jollmcier, Lula 
 Kollmcyor, Prod 
 Kollnoyer, VJilliara 
 
 Dan 
 
 Kriotomeior, F. IT. 
 Kr3 teir.eycr, August 
 Kylo, Mr.ud 
 Kvlo, Maud E. 
 Kyle, i-5innio J. m. 
 Dr. J. K. a-.ker 
 
 1:151. 
 
 1297 
 2306 
 
 2i70 
 Ii242 
 2:65 
 
 2:65 
 
 2:324 
 1:275 
 1:203 
 1:152 
 1:278 
 1:280 
 1:278 
 1:153 
 1:153 
 1:277 
 1:278 
 1:153 
 1:175 
 2:131 
 
 2:131
 
 TNDEXi DAD3 COUNTY ITiSTORY 
 
 Page 48 
 
 Landers, Crris m. 
 Lucy ". Dunn, way 
 
 
 1:215 
 
 Landers , Sam 
 
 1:237 
 
 f 
 
 1:264 
 
 Landers, Soth 
 
 1:280 
 
 . 
 
 
 Landers, W. B. 
 
 1:51 
 
 tt 
 
 
 Landers, William 1:34, 
 
 35,36 
 
 
 2:130 
 
 Landers, William B. m. 
 
 
 
 
 Nancy Hoover 
 
 2:132 
 
 
 2:130 
 
 Landers, William Hollis 
 
 2:133 
 
 
 
 V Landers, William J. m. 
 
 
 
 2i22 
 
 Margaret C. Wheeler 
 
 2:131 
 
 
 1:40 
 
 
 1:72 
 
 
 
 Landreth, William 
 
 1:166 
 
 
 2:231 
 
 Lane, Jcsiah 1:78 
 Langford, m 
 
 , 1:80 
 
 
 
 Jon:? Holnan 
 
 2 1 92 
 
 
 2:322 
 ?i?2 
 
 Langford, A, Elmer 
 
 1:277 
 
 
 *C. I *-C- 
 
 Langfcrd, Ann Eliza m. 
 
 
 
 2:20 
 1:277 
 
 1:10^ 
 
 P.obart L. Hailey 
 Lar.'ford, S, 3. 
 Larhan, Joseph 
 
 2:116 
 1:276 
 1:166 
 
 
 
 Lantrip, A, L. 
 
 1:277 
 
 
 
 Lax'ar.oe , oaran J, 
 
 1:85 
 
 
 2:22 
 
 1:164 
 T :67 
 
 Lasater, A'ida 
 Latham girls 
 
 1:280 
 1:67 
 
 
 1 inR 
 
 La than:, John J, 
 
 1:53 
 
 1:214, 
 
 .L i W-> 
 
 1:34 
 1:105 
 1:258 
 1:215 
 
 Latham, Ilr. 
 La than, W. K. 1:51, 1:57 
 1:113, 1:211, 
 
 Latham, Ifi.lliam 
 
 1:108 
 , 1:76 
 1:251 
 1:294 
 1:62 
 
 Ii97i 
 
 1:135 
 1:346 
 
 Lathim, William H, 1:293, 
 La than, William K. 1:53 
 
 1:294 
 , 1:68 
 
 i. 
 
 2:381 
 
 Laughingburg , George 
 Laughlin, Benjamin re. 
 
 1:226 
 
 
 
 Cora A, Heel 
 
 2:89 
 
 
 2:97 
 
 1:281 
 
 Laughlin, Homer m. 
 Gertrude Heel 
 
 2:89 
 
 
 2:349 
 
 Lairrence, Blanche m. 
 
 
 
 
 John F. Gregory 
 
 2! 64 
 
 
 2:311 
 
 Lawrence, Clara m. 
 
 
 
 1:277 
 
 EC S. Ring 
 
 2:282 
 
 
 
 Lr.'rronce, Henry 
 
 1:164 
 
 
 2 : 311 
 
 Laijrer.co, Mrs. Henry 
 
 1:133 
 
 
 1:273 
 
 La'-.Ter.ca, John Horatio m. 
 
 
 
 1:167 
 
 Sarah Evans 
 
 2:64 
 
 
 1:63 
 
 La'.Tonce, Joseph 1:33 
 
 , 1:51 
 
 
 
 La'.rror.cc, Sarah m, 
 
 
 
 2:133 
 
 John T. Grisham 
 
 2:60 
 
 
 2:133 
 
 Lai.cr.ce, Tnad m. 
 
 
 
 
 Sarah I'cGce 
 
 2:155 
 
 
 2:133 
 
 L-iwrcnC'-s, '.i. P.. 
 
 1:93 
 
 
 1:250 
 
 Laws, Carrie m. 
 
 
 
 2:133 
 
 './illi-im Harper 
 
 2:70 
 
 
 2:^64 
 
 Laws, 'lajor m. 
 Maria Honslcy 
 
 2:71 
 
 3.: 249, 
 
 1:250 
 
 Lawson, Loci: 
 
 1:104 
 
 1:253, 
 
 1:256 
 
 Lea, Opt. T. H. 
 
 1:101 
 
 
 
 Lc? 1 T i I'lan 11, 
 
 1:98 
 
 
 2:10 
 
 Load 
 
 1:263
 
 INDEX t DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 49 
 
 Lead mine (Pelts) 
 Lee, Elta L. n. 
 Ross Rebman 
 Lee, H. W. 
 Loe, Ida m. 
 
 (1) Georgo A, Holt 
 
 (2) Fred L. Henley 
 Lee, James m. 
 
 FLora. Ottlngor 
 Lee, James rr. . 
 
 Martha Davis 
 Lee, John 
 Lea, John R. 
 Leo, Kittio m, 
 
 Harold Hull Holland 
 Lee, Lcncra 
 Loe, Lillian 
 Lcc, Marvin C. 
 Leo, Milas T. :n. 
 
 Ethel L. Pcnbcrton 
 Loe, Dr. 0. R. 
 Lee, Otto R, 
 Leo, Rosa Hay m. 
 
 Fran!: I-I. Rebman 
 Leo, W. L. m. 
 
 Clarinda Pyland 
 Loo, Washington S. 
 Loo, VP.lliar. J, 
 Loo, i-filliam L. 
 Lcepcr, Jar.cs 
 Lernastor, California 
 L era/is tor, Joseph & wifo 
 Lemon, Jasper & Mary 
 Lonig, Frank, Rev. 1:145, 
 Leslie, Mary ". m. 
 
 Lc!jis Rcnfro 
 Levy, Freda m, 
 
 Harold C. Ihurman 
 Carrie B. m. 
 
 John G-x'fvcy 
 
 J. P. 
 Louis , ~-'ary rr.. 
 
 Abo Godfrey 
 Lewis, V.'. '.,'. 
 
 Lein.s, '..'illiarii 1:150, 
 
 Le-.jis, i.S.lliai'i & wife 
 Loxin ^tcn , battle 
 Liberty School 
 Li ouallon , locrrro 
 Liouallon, Uannio rn. 
 
 John ~L. Scro;7's 
 
 2229 
 
 Li)n.ns , Wash 
 
 1:227 
 
 
 Lilly, H. A. 
 
 1:216 
 
 2:134 
 
 Limoetono School 
 
 1:277 
 
 1:276 
 
 Lindnrraan, Earl 
 
 1:233 
 
 
 Lindley, Alvin Rollo 
 
 2:136 
 
 
 Lindley, Frank Lee 
 
 2:136 
 
 2:134 
 
 Lir.dlcy, J. 
 
 1:51 
 
 
 Lindloy, J. Cyrus 
 
 1:141 
 
 2:133 
 
 Lindley, James Walter 
 
 2:136 
 
 
 Lindley, John 
 
 1:34 
 
 2:133 
 
 Lindloy, John & Mary 
 
 2:135 
 
 2:134 
 
 Lindley, John Cyrus m. 
 
 
 2:134 
 
 Florence Hailey 
 
 2:135 
 
 
 Lindloy, John Elmc^ 
 
 2:136 
 
 2:13 
 
 Lindley, Laura Jane m, 
 
 
 2:134 
 
 Bert Davi s 
 
 2:136 
 
 2:134 
 
 Lindlc.'v - Mary Ena m, 
 
 
 2:134 
 
 Lar.i- n Holman 
 
 2:136 
 
 
 Lir.dloy, Mr, 
 
 2:197 
 
 2; 22 7 
 
 Linc\cy, P., A. 
 
 1:276 
 
 1:217 
 
 Lindley, Riley Joe 
 
 2:136 
 
 2:133 
 
 Lindloy, P.cllo m. 
 
 
 
 Kc-11 King 
 
 2ill5 
 
 2rl34 
 
 Lindley School 
 
 1:276 
 
 
 Lind.'.cys 
 
 1:236 
 
 2:252 
 
 Lindscy, Almira 
 
 1:143 
 
 2:134 
 
 Lindscy, Darius 
 
 1:143 
 
 2:134 
 
 Lindsoy, J, B. 
 
 1:143 
 
 1:90 
 
 Lindsr.y, Joseph 
 
 1:143 
 
 1:33 
 
 Lindscy, Joseph 3. 1152, 
 
 1:221 
 
 2:198 
 
 Lindscy, Keyes 
 
 1:143 
 
 1:147 
 
 Lindsey, Mrs. Margaret 
 
 
 1:145 
 
 1:203, 
 
 1:204 
 
 1:149 
 
 Lindscy, Mary J. 
 
 1:144 
 
 
 Lindsey, Mr. 
 
 1:211 
 
 2:269 
 
 Lindsoy, 0. E. F. 
 
 1:168 
 
 
 Li.ndscy tract 
 
 1:153 
 
 2:337 
 
 Lice" by, John 17. 
 
 1:78 
 
 
 List.. A. N. 
 
 1:175 
 
 2,54 
 
 Ll'tchfiold, A. C. 
 
 1:135 
 
 1:1^5 
 
 * Ll^Vield, A. 0. f 
 
 1:360 
 
 
 Lit^-Tield, Mrs. A. 0. 
 
 
 2:54 
 
 1:206, 
 
 1:207 
 
 2:54 
 
 ,/ Litchfiold, Albert 0. m. 
 
 
 1 ! 258 
 
 Margaret A. Hampton 
 
 2:136 
 
 1:139 
 
 Litchficld, Bcttic Florence 
 
 m. 
 
 1:99 
 
 Cludc; K. Aycrs 
 
 2:137 
 
 1:279 
 
 Litc'ii/.'iold, Mary Ellen m. 
 
 
 2O2 
 
 1-S.lliar.i P.uark 
 
 2:136 
 
 
 Li t^hi'iold, I'rs. 
 
 1:207 
 
 2:299 
 
 Literal old, '.Jilliam 
 
 2:137 
 
 
 L i t r . l^i u n d , V/'i 1 1 i an m . 
 
 
 2:114 
 
 C"it.herino Upson 
 
 2:136 
 
 
 Lltlo, Clarence 
 
 li2Cl 
 
 2 11.24 
 
 i,it;;.o, L. A. 
 
 1:276 
 
 2:264 
 
 Lit] ':, !;.Tr'*an m. 
 
 
 Roberta Hayward 
 
 2:75
 
 INDEX: DADE COUFTY HISTORY 
 
 Literal, James 1:172 
 
 Little, Golden 1:280 
 
 Livestock shipments 1:267 
 Lloyd, Harvay ni, 
 
 Hary Jano Jackson 2:301 
 Lock, Mary m. 
 
 George W. Glenn 2 (183 
 Lockard, 1-0. ni lie m. 
 
 C. S. Ring 2(281 
 
 Lockuood 2:6, 1:221 
 
 Lockuood Cemetery Assn. 1;203 
 
 * Lockuood churches f 2(32 
 Lockuood Furniture 1:224 
 
 * Lockuood High School f 2:24 
 Leckvooc Independent 2:385 
 Lockuood, J, E. 1:15 
 Lockvood "Lu.-_nary" 1:352 
 
 * Lockwood Lunr.nary office f ?:64 
 Lockwocd Cchool 1:280, 1:275 
 
 * Lockuood Views f 2;24 
 Logan, E. 1:51 
 Logan, Re^, B. F. 1:124, 1:148 
 Logan, Elizabeth m. 
 
 John teuton VanHooser 2:323 
 
 Logan, IMnerva Elizabeth m. 
 
 John N. Vanhooser 2(345 
 
 Logan, L'rs. Minnie 1:207 
 Lollar, Janes T. m. 
 
 Lydia Srdth 2:250 
 Lollar, Louisa 3. n. 
 
 './. P. Friddy 2:2.50, 2:2^1 
 
 Lone Jack, battle 1:99, 1:100 
 
 Lcne Jack School 1:277 
 Long, A. A. IT. . 
 
 Florence Tucker 2:343 
 
 Long, A. !!. 2:189 
 
 Long, A. H. u uifo 1:147 
 
 Lcng, Alexander Is 66 
 Alfred r:, 
 
 loo 2:238 
 
 Long, Arch 1:110 
 Long, Arch ; v ' 1:51, 1:54, 1:56 
 l: A 7i 1:66, 1:95, l;?.5l 
 
 1:254, 1:257, 1:292, 1:294 
 
 Long, Ar chi bold I'.. 1:293 
 
 Long, Bill 1:112 
 
 Long, Bob 1:235 
 
 Dave 1:235 
 Elis.p. n. 
 B. Stephens on 
 H. A, 
 
 1:141 
 
 Long, Will 
 
 Longs 
 Lor.ps 
 LoTiey, Louisa m. 
 
 Stephen A. Edmonson 
 Lorah, Daniel m. 
 
 Sanantha Morris 
 Lorah, J. B. 
 Lorr.h John B. 
 Lord, Francis 
 
 Lotus School 1:276 
 
 Louis, Frances m. 
 
 Martin L. Bartling 
 Love, Gsn. T. C. 1:174 
 
 Lovcall, '.."illiain m. 
 
 Arnazinda Hoskins 
 Lover", C. :/. 
 Lcue, Miss Gladys 
 Lc-:e, Rev. 
 
 Laci.s , Albert m. 
 
 Rachel Catherine (Kate) 
 
 Lucas , Claronce Albert 
 Lucas, ULiza Jano m. 
 
 John L. Glass 
 Lucas , John m. 
 
 Elizabeth Richardson 
 Lu2"s , I'ary Opal 
 Lunback, .lev. T.J,!-'. 
 Lunsford, !-'ary C. T.. 
 
 Oiarlos F. Ortloff 
 Lusk, Dr. C. F. n. 
 
 Anna e Redell 
 Lyman, John n, 
 
 Fcrr.elia Pyland 2125 
 Lyman, Mary A. m. 
 
 Jonathan Leander King 
 Lynch, Ella m. 
 
 Charles '.hiker Griffith 
 Lynch, Isaiah 
 Lynch, Rev. Samuel m, 
 
 Sarah Ecrryhill 
 Lynes, Joseph & Hary 
 
 Page 50 
 
 1:104 
 1:236 
 1:68 
 
 2:18 
 
 2:138 
 
 1:253 
 2d38 
 1:167 
 , 1(281 
 
 1:312 
 , 1:175 
 
 2:232 
 
 1:164 
 1:208 
 1:124 
 1:168 
 
 Morri s 
 2d38 
 2(326 
 2:139 
 
 2(50 
 
 2:138 
 
 2:139 
 1:149 
 
 2:214 
 2(384 
 2i252 
 
 2:125 
 2(58 
 
 2:58 
 
 2^105 
 
 Lyn r s , Malinda m, 
 
 r -~cr<:c Harrison 2(104 
 
 Lyn~r.r, Dr., drug store 1:211 
 
 Lvn-:ar Drut T store 1:94 
 
 lyi-j>f.v, J. F. 
 Ly.'n, Vary n;. 
 
 Flc-sant R. Kolbort 
 I.yor. , ""ancy Ann n. 
 
 John A. Fang 2 (120, 2dl4 
 
 Ly-r., Cr-.-illo li 90 
 
 Ly^n, '.villiam Jamos m. 
 
 Sarah A. Ccwan 2:114
 
 INDEX: DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Pap;e 51 
 
 Lyons, Bornico 
 Lyons, C. 2. 
 Lyons , Charley m . 
 
 Berta i-Iiller 
 Lyons, Gradon Gilbert 
 Lyons, llelvina m. 
 
 J. D, Yodor 
 
 McAllister, Annie m. 
 Alexander Pursol 
 McArthur , Thomas 
 1'cBcG, Archinrsr El try 
 McBeo, Josoph m. 
 
 Aria Rosoila Waddle 
 
 KcBrido 
 
 HcBride 
 
 1-icBriac, Alexander 
 I Irs. Anne 
 Amanda 
 J. S, 
 
 It280, 2:154 
 Ii2?8 
 
 2:184 
 
 McBrido, I Irs. Anne 1:195, 
 
 Me Bride, 
 
 Me Bride , 
 
 McBrido, 
 
 KcBrido, 
 
 McBrido, Jesse 1:40, 
 
 McBrido, Jesse T .T. 
 
 McBrido, Mrs. 
 
 HcBride, llrs, 
 
 McBridc, ilancy 
 
 McBrido, Rico 
 
 McBrido, Robert 1:40, 153) 
 
 McBride, Thomas 
 
 KcBrido, Victoria 
 
 McBride, VJ. II. 
 
 McBridc-, llrs. '.Jilda 1:138, 
 
 KcBrido, '.fi_lliam 1:40, 
 
 McBridc, In Hi an H, 
 
 McBryor, Benjamin VJ. 
 
 Me Caleb, E. A. 
 
 Me Call, Janes M. 
 
 McCall, 0. E. 
 
 McCallcy, C.R. m. 
 
 Bessie '.7. MeDmiiel 
 McCandlcss, Gilbort 
 McCandlasc, Graden 
 McCandlass, '.-JLlliam n. 
 
 Floy Killor 
 McClain, JOGSC 
 Me Clan, J. 
 KcClollanc! , Jones 
 Me Clur c , ~ o c. !cy m . 
 
 Jonath.".n Ed^c 
 McCluro, :i. H. 
 McClurc, I.ato 
 McCliU'o, .Mary m. 
 
 Pharoah Cook 2:211, 
 
 McCl:iro, H. -I. Capt 
 
 2:242 
 
 2:4? 
 1:250 
 
 2:352 
 1: 40 
 
 1:136 
 1:1C4 
 1 s 201 
 1 . 1 ; - L 9 
 
 1 ; 5'-'- 
 1:165 
 
 1:57 
 , 1-53 
 
 1:54 
 
 1:94 
 1:189 
 
 1:104 
 
 1:149 
 
 1:64 
 
 1:149 
 
 1:57 
 
 1:189 
 
 1:149 
 
 1:5^ 
 
 1:79 
 
 1:155 
 
 1:144 
 
 1:224 
 
 2:2^2 
 2:184 
 2:164 
 
 2 1 184 
 1:92 
 1:51 
 
 1:249 
 
 McClurc, N. S. 
 
 McClure, Nathan S 
 
 McClurc, Newt 
 
 McCluro 
 
 McCluro 
 
 McCluro 
 
 McCluoy 
 
 McCluoy 
 
 Me Comb, 
 
 Me Comb, 
 
 McCombs 
 
 He Conn oil A ",7asson 
 
 McCcrncll, Alex m, 
 
 I;.ura iicro^gs 
 M^r;:-.:.cll, Alvin E. 
 McCc-nrcll. 
 
 Newton H, 
 Sarah 
 
 T. J. 
 
 , Robert 
 Mrs. F. 
 Mrs. J, 
 
 1:76, 1:113 
 1:79' 
 
 1:110, 1:112 
 1:53 
 
 1:57, 1:197 
 
 1:104 
 
 1:65 
 
 1:65, 2:263 
 1:208 
 1:200 
 1:186 
 1:215 
 
 2144, 2:298 
 2:141 
 
 McCor.ncll, 
 
 2:312 
 2 : 34?. 
 
 Arthur m. 
 ., Carlock 
 Carl R. 
 
 Charles Lester 
 Christine 
 Clara Ester m. 
 Grishara 
 Clinton A. 
 
 1:336, 2:141 
 McCoi.!!oll, Cora m, 
 
 CTlifford Landers 
 McConnoll , Donald Hembreo 
 He Cornell, Elbert H. 
 McConr.ell, Elmer T. m, 
 
 i T ].ora 1'Iaxwoll 
 McConnoll, Zlizaboth C. m. 
 
 Jamos H. Xin^ 
 McCcnnoll, Enery Allison 
 McConnoll, Frances Birdit 
 
 1:314, 2il45 
 Frances Mildred 2:141 
 Gordon Loe 
 Mrs . Guy 
 Guy B. re. 
 C . Montgomery 
 Helen 0. 
 Hcvard G. 
 Hu-Th A. m. 
 Cynthia (Cytha) Berry 
 
 2:145, 
 
 HnCcnnoll, Hup;h Jr. 
 Hu.n;h H. 
 Ida May 
 T . Arthur m. 
 rlock 
 J. E. 
 
 J. J. i 
 
 Jamos m. 
 
 S.'-./.h j.rn KcLomore 
 McC r 'ii.: 31 r James J. m. 
 
 Luln -:. Mcyors 2:1?2 
 
 I'cC nnoll, Jamos Ralph Bonton 
 
 2:145 
 
 1 : 396 
 2:141 
 2:141 
 2;l69 
 
 2:145 
 
 2:133 
 2:141 
 2:140 
 
 2:169 
 
 2:126 
 2:141 
 
 2:141 
 1:277 
 
 2:141 
 2 i 141 
 2;l4l 
 
 2:145 
 1:314 
 2:l4l 
 
 2:141 
 
 1:52 
 
 1:328 
 
 2:14?
 
 INDEX DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 52 
 
 McConneil, John B. m. 
 
 Ella Nora Kirby 
 McConnoll, John C. 
 McConneil, John S. ra, 
 
 Mary Ann Kins 
 McConneil, John T. 
 McConneil, Jona Gale 
 McConneil, Jonatha J. m. 
 
 Mary Fletcher Thompson 
 
 Charity Kaude Hembree 
 McConnoll, Lillio m. 
 
 Grant I'embrec 
 McConneil, Lora Bell 
 McConnoll, Lucy Pearl m. 
 
 Shelby Csburn 
 McConneil, Ilary n. 
 
 Henry Clay Marcum 
 McConncll, Mary Edna m. 
 
 II. A. Young 
 
 McConneil, Mary Virginia 
 McConneil, Mildred 
 McConnoll, Mildred E. 
 McConnoll, Narcissus m. 
 
 E. B. Minor 2jl7-4, 
 McConneil, 0. Elbort 
 McConneil, Raymond E. 
 
 Ii336, 
 McConneil, Rocana m. 
 
 John Pcmbcrton 2:211, 
 McConncll, Rufus n. 
 
 Me r tie Tolcr 
 McConnoll, Rufus m, 
 
 Susan Kins 2 : 
 McConneil, Sarah Elma 
 McConnoll, Sarah Melissa m. 
 
 Vfi.ll.ion N. King 
 
 2:114, 2n7, 
 McConnoll School 
 McConnoll, 3 us an A. m, 
 
 William 2. Scott 
 McConncll, Snsan E. m. 
 Thonas V. Poinborton 
 J. T. Jonos 
 
 McConnoll, T. A, 152, 
 McConnoll, T. K. 
 McConnoll, Thoodoro & Margaret 
 
 McConncll, Theodore m, 
 
 Margaret i/atson 
 McConnoll, Thomas 
 McCcnnell, Thcn/rs m. 
 
 Na'T"issa Patterson 
 McCcnnell, Thomas & N. C. 
 ^ McConneil, Thonas K. m. 
 
 McCoru-ioll, Vora E. 
 
 2:144 
 
 McConneil, Virginia m. 
 
 
 1:250 
 
 John E. Serous 
 
 21299 
 
 
 McCorncll , '.-Krd 
 
 1:254 
 
 2:142 
 
 McCornoll, '.William Edtrard m, 
 
 
 2:141 
 
 Kc.udo Vaughn 
 
 2:14] 
 
 2:169 
 
 McConnoll . WMliam Wilbur 
 
 2il4l 
 
 
 McC^ackon, William m. 
 
 
 
 Eettio Fayward 
 
 2:75 
 
 2il40 
 
 He Cz c ary , J o si ah 
 
 1:23 
 
 
 McCullick, Reason 
 
 1:104 
 
 2:79 
 
 Me Call r, ugh, Gen. 
 
 1:100 
 
 2:142 
 
 McCvlloa^h, Reason 
 
 1:103 
 
 
 McC'ine, Anna 
 
 1:278 
 
 2:140 
 
 McCuno, M. I. 
 
 1:278 
 
 
 McDariol, Am a W. 
 
 2:252 
 
 2:140 
 
 McDar.i:,-!, Bessie W. m. 
 
 
 
 C, R. McCalley 
 
 2:252 
 
 2:141 
 
 MoD an! ol , J o s 'j ph K . 
 
 2:252 
 
 2 1 142 
 
 McD;.nicl, Laura m, 
 
 
 Ir336 
 
 :;, J. Douglas 
 
 2:252 
 
 2:141 
 
 McDariol, R.ichaol m. 
 
 
 
 Jchn Painter 
 
 2:215 
 
 2:179 
 
 McD.-.rJ. el , '.illiam m, 
 
 
 2ii4l 
 
 Mo.', issa D, Pyland 
 
 2:252 
 
 
 McDcrmid & Peterson 
 
 1:225 
 
 2:141 
 
 McDernid & Tli'Jmscr 
 
 1:222 
 
 
 McD^n.iid, John, Dr. 
 
 1:223 
 
 2:212 
 
 McDorm-tt, Mrs. John U202, 
 
 1:203 
 
 
 McDonald, Miss Mao 
 
 1:208 
 
 2:141 
 
 McDonald, R. A, 
 
 1:278 
 
 
 McDeucll , Allan 
 
 1:236 
 
 2:140 
 
 McDovoll, J. W. 
 
 1:167 
 
 2:141 
 
 KcDoT.'oll , John 
 
 Ii53 
 
 
 McDowell, John /. 1:81, 
 
 1:253 
 
 
 ?4cDo T .-:jll , Judge 
 
 Ii53 
 
 2:123 
 
 McDcw-,11, L. Allan 
 
 1:295 
 
 1:280 
 
 Mcf-0-.r.jll, Lt. 
 
 1:113 
 
 
 McDowell, Kiss m, 
 
 
 2:296 
 
 3c.ynour Hnyt 
 
 1:56 
 
 
 KcD"-,." 11, Capt. N. B. 
 
 1:76 
 
 
 McD^M.,11, H. 3. 
 
 1:251 
 
 2:212 
 
 McD;i, T oll, Fo].son 1:24 
 
 ,li 51 
 
 1:252 
 
 Ii53, 1:56" 
 
 , Ii67 
 
 1:254 
 
 1:93, 1:247, 
 
 1:249 
 
 ret 
 
 1:251, 1:253, 
 
 1:294 
 
 2:299 
 
 McDovoll, Nelson B. 1:54 
 
 , 1>79 
 
 
 Me Jo-., ai, tf,C. 
 
 1:54 
 
 2:206 
 
 j/,^-,. --,',- '.T ^ 1: 56 
 
 Iil60 
 
 1-51 
 
 McDcwjll, '.llliam G. 
 
 1:292 
 
 
 McP-r.'ol'.is 
 
 1:6? 
 
 2:144 
 
 McZT:.-r,"th, Marshall 
 
 2:256 
 
 1 : 52 
 
 Me" '.LI F, R 
 
 1:251 
 
 
 McF:,Tv..'".d. Rev. John & Mary 
 
 1:130 
 
 2:142 
 
 L'cTarJ T^ , Xr.ry 
 
 2:175 
 
 2:?99 
 
 McGavv .}', g'C'iiiol 
 
 1:262 
 
 2:141 
 
 McG'jr. , Abner R. m. 
 
 
 
 Nancy .'.clalinc Hoyl 
 
 2:155
 
 DADE COUNTY HIS TORT 
 
 Page 53 
 
 McGee, Alice m, 
 
 
 Pete Clardy 
 
 2:155 
 
 McGee, C. C. 
 
 1.278 
 
 McGee, Claude m. 
 
 
 Grace Prater 
 
 2.156 
 
 McGee, Cordelia m. 
 
 
 Cleve Cantrell 
 
 2.155 
 
 McGeo, Daniel 
 
 1,51, 2.155 
 
 McGee, Daniel M. 
 
 1.33 
 
 McGee, David 
 
 2.155 
 
 McGee, Fcli;: H. m. 
 
 
 Ella F. Wheeler 
 
 2.155 
 
 McGeo, Hoyle n. 
 
 
 Adalino Hurst 
 
 2:155 
 
 McGee, Jerlie 
 
 2:156 
 
 McGeo, Leslie 
 
 2:156 
 
 McGee, Mary n. 
 
 
 Frank Ragcdale 
 
 2:155 
 
 McGee, ''lancy m. 
 
 
 Martin IlarAc 
 
 2:72 
 
 McGeo, I'ancy 
 
 1:308 
 
 McGee, Sarah, m. 
 
 
 Thad Lain^ence 
 
 2:155 
 
 McGee , Trunar. 
 
 1:280 
 
 McGees 
 
 1:236 
 
 McGehee, Janes 
 
 1:121 
 
 McGhee , Henry 
 
 1:105 
 
 McGill, Lola K, 
 
 
 Morris A. Moore 
 
 2:193 
 
 McGinn! s, Francis M. 
 
 1:80 
 
 McGinn! s, Green M. 
 
 1:80 
 
 McGinty, Julius m. 
 
 
 Willie SvLpley 
 
 2:311 
 
 McGregor 
 
 1:105 
 
 McGregor, John F. m, 
 
 
 Mildred Mann 
 
 2:161 
 
 McGregor, I'.. 
 
 lt]05 
 
 McC-rep-cry, Jay 
 
 1:103 
 
 McGregory, Martha 
 
 1: ?5 
 
 McGregor", Mat 
 
 1:103, 1:104 
 
 McGregory, "Tiley 
 
 1:103 
 
 McGuire 
 
 1:26? 
 
 McGuire, Bob 
 
 1:51 
 
 McGuire, Carl 
 
 2:356 
 
 McGuire , John 
 
 1:51 
 
 McGuirc, Letter 
 
 1.281 
 
 McGuire , Lon n. 
 
 
 Edna G . talker 
 
 2:356 
 
 McGuire, Mo:: '.Talker 
 
 2:356 
 
 McGuirc, li, L. 
 
 1.254 
 
 McGuire, S. H. 
 
 1:182 
 
 McGuiro. T. B. 
 
 1:252 
 
 McGuirc, Ton 
 
 l.?77 
 
 XnG"ir>, '.!. ?. 
 
 1:365 
 
 McG'oirc, Caroline m. 
 
 
 Mclnturf 
 
 McKeo, Victoria m. 
 
 David Rountree 
 llclanley, Albert 
 Mnlanzio, Robert 
 IicKoTjn, F. M. 
 KcLaughlin, Elder 
 Mela?/, Mary J. m, 
 
 Richard Ferguson 
 McLemoro, A. J. 
 
 McLerr.orc 
 McLenore 
 McLerr.cre 
 
 Abram 
 
 Albert Jacob 
 Anna L^cile 
 Archabald m. 
 Pro ; ?n 
 
 McLc^.ore, Archibald m. 
 Sarah Flurley 
 
 KcLenors, Archibald 135, 
 
 1:230, 
 
 1:8? 
 
 2j283 
 1:163 
 1:173 
 1:16? 
 1:134 
 
 2:24 
 2:319 
 
 2:146 
 2:150 
 2:150 
 
 2:146 
 
 2:146 
 1:229 
 
 2:365 
 2:14? 
 2:148 
 
 HcLemoro Eros. 
 MoLe-cre, Carl 
 MoLe"iore, Christopher Columbus 
 m. Sarah Ann Ragsdalo 2:148 
 2:2.60 
 KcLer^oro , Christopher Columbus m. 
 
 Kc'Ktcsh, :-cn. 
 
 Katie Duffy 
 
 2:150 
 
 McLemcre , Claronco 
 
 2:148 
 
 1'nLenoro, Clarence 1:229, 
 
 2:365 
 
 McLc~ore, Clark rn, 
 
 
 Millie Tanner 
 
 2:150 
 
 McLomore, Clyde m. 
 
 
 Lu'oy M. Talbutt 
 
 2.333 
 
 McLemore , Clyde 
 
 2:148 
 
 McLemoro, Cyr.tha m. 
 
 
 David Spain 
 
 2.149 
 
 Me Lor. ore, Dewey 
 
 2:148 
 
 McLer.oro, Dialtha m. 
 
 
 Perry Farrios 
 
 2:149 
 
 I-'cLcnore , ZLla 
 
 2:149 
 
 McLcnore, Fannie m. 
 
 
 George '.7. :\i?.lson 1.229, 
 
 2:365 
 
 McLcncro, F7.ora Ellen 
 
 2:320 
 
 McLonore , Floronco 
 
 2:149 
 
 McLenore, Forest 
 
 2il43 
 
 MoL;:-pro, goo ride Mario 
 hcLcr.crci, j.corjT.0. Play 
 McLenoro , Gertrude 
 
 m 
 
 McLcnoro, Greta 
 
 2:148 
 
 McLan.To, Hattio m. 
 
 
 John F. Da ugh troy 
 
 2:149 
 
 McLfiTiore, J.B. 
 
 1:250 
 
 McLenoro, J. E, 
 
 2:150 
 
 KcLemcro, J. M. 1.228, 
 
 1.229 
 
 
 2:14? 
 
 McLor.ore, Mrs. J. W. 
 
 1:209 
 
 Mc T .c.'.cro, Jack 
 
 1O5 
 
 McLr:oro, John 135, 
 
 , 1.33 
 
 McLc^cre, John n. 
 
 
 Delila Broden 
 
 2.149
 
 INDEX i DAD2 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 ^Mclemore, Joseph "rf. m. 
 
 Laura Sloan 2:319, 2:320 
 
 KcLomore, Leandor 1.289 
 
 McLemoro, Lummie Christine 2.150 
 
 McLomorc, Marion It 104 
 
 McLemore, Marion 2:149 
 
 McLemore, Mary 2:147 
 
 McLorr.ore, Mary ULlen 2:150 
 
 McLemore, Maude Elsie 2:146 
 
 McLemore, Mrs. 1.192 
 
 McLemore, Nellie Beatrice 2.150 
 McLemore, Orville m. 
 
 Alma Finley 2:320 
 
 McLemore, Pat 1:105 
 
 McLemore, Patrick 1:170, 1;173 
 
 1:174 
 
 Page 54 
 
 McLemore , Patrick 
 McLemore, Pauline m* 
 George './. '.vilson 
 HcLe-.nore, Perry m. 
 
 Maggie W. thror 1:327, 
 McLemore, Robert F. 1:228, 
 McLemore , Robert 3 . 
 McLomore , Ray 
 McLemore, Roy m, 
 
 Lola Vfi. throw 2:150, 
 McLemore, Rubie 
 McLemore, Sarah Ann m. 
 
 Janes McConnell 
 McLemore, \i. Y, 1.226, 
 1:228, 
 
 1:253, 1:275, 
 !/. Y, & wife f 
 1:35, 
 
 2:147 
 
 McLemorc, 
 McLemore, Wesley 
 McLemore, 1-S.lliam 
 McLnmore, "Tilliam m. 
 
 Derindah Bishop 
 McLemore, William Y. m 
 
 Seropta C. Tricolor 
 McLemore, i-JLllian Y. 
 McLemoro, Zotta 
 McLrmore, Zetta Forn 
 McMahan, M. E. m. 
 
 Katie Eirsman 
 McMahan, Vance 
 McMahan, Mil 
 McMonas, K'itti:* 
 McManus , H nry 
 McMasters 
 McMasters, Rev. R, I-/. 
 McMastor.i, P.ufus 
 McMasters, :/. A. 1:46, 
 McMehen, John m. 
 
 Jossie Rountroo 
 McMillcn, D. L. 
 KcMillcn, Elijah 
 McMillen, F. J. 1:220, 
 McMillcn faiiily 1:35, 
 
 2:147 
 1:227 
 1:229 
 2 : 364 
 2:128 
 2 : 319 
 2:148 
 
 1:318 
 
 1:144 
 1:209 
 2320 
 
 2:17 
 1:280 
 1:104 
 1:279 
 
 1:90 
 
 1:236 
 
 1:149 
 
 1:51 
 
 1:51 
 
 McMillen, Henry m. 
 
 Ann Eliza Pattorson 
 McMi.llon, John 
 McMiilon, Kit 
 MclLLllon, Mary 
 McMillan ; Nancy 
 
 Mcl'iillin', S. A. 
 McMillin, Ilrs. S. D. 
 * Mcl'illon, Sam 
 KcMi'Llon, Sam 
 IIcMillan, 
 HcMj.llans 
 McMi -in 
 
 ;/, A, 
 
 1:132 
 
 Cr- rr 
 
 1.103 
 
 T Jono J. m. 
 
 
 -.aura Minor 
 
 2.177 
 
 J. S, 
 
 1:103 
 
 Mcnroo 
 
 1:103 
 
 Rosemary 
 
 2:177 
 
 IJH.lJ.is 
 
 1.103 
 
 Charles m. 
 
 
 J , Dunaway 
 
 2:10 
 
 family 
 
 1:36 
 
 J. P. 
 
 1.278 
 
 T, M. 
 
 1:102, 1:103 
 
 son, John 
 
 1.166 
 
 Anna Loona 
 
 2.153 
 
 KcPo&k, _,obitha Arndlda m. 
 
 Aritloy Frieze 2:35, 2.151 
 McPoak, Dora n. 
 
 C. C. Rcdwinc 2.151 
 
 McPoak, Emma J. 2.153 
 
 Flora Mildred 2.153 
 "loronco m. 
 
 2.154 
 
 1:51 
 
 2:150 
 
 2.152, 2:154 
 2:154 
 2.153 
 2.151 
 2:151 
 2:153 
 1:280 
 
 Gladys Lavcrn 
 
 H. P. 
 c; t k, Harmon m. 
 Emilv Asbcll 
 
 Harmon King 
 Tda Nooma 
 Ja.v~s Elijah 
 John 
 
 Kat:; Rog.ina 
 Loona 
 Leonidas 
 
 ?.ak, Lcoridas (Lon) m. 
 ;ilio Jang 
 
 2:115, 
 
 , Loonidas Doylo 
 , Lucy E. m. 
 
 :ort L. Maxwell 2:153,2:169 
 , Mary Ann m. 
 
 /is DnPee 2:151 
 
 McPoak, Mathcw m. 
 
 Elizabeth Powell 2:151 
 
 2:151 
 
 2.153 
 2.152 
 
 2:154
 
 INDEX: DADS CO' KTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 55 
 
 if McPoak, Mathew Pearce m. 
 Kate Wilson 
 
 McPeak, Nooina Mariah 
 KcPcak, Susan Pauline 
 McPoak, Thoo J. m, 
 
 Perry Stockton 
 KcPea'kJ Theodore 
 McPeak, Zora B. 
 McPeaks 
 
 McPhorson, A. H. 
 Kopherson, James m, 
 
 Bollo Ruark 
 McPhcrson, Lt. 
 McPherson, Mrs. Lucy Jacobs 
 
 McPhorson, Prof 
 McQuoary, Elder 
 McQuery, William m, 
 Lula (Lulu) Carlock 
 
 2jl52 
 
 2:151 
 2:151 
 2:151 
 
 2:153 
 2:151 
 2:153 
 1:236 
 1:254 
 
 2? 30 
 
 1:191 
 
 1:191 
 1:134 
 
 1:182 
 1:165 
 
 McRoynolds, Mrs. J. p, 
 
 1:193, 1:196 
 
 Me Reynolds, U. B. 1:214, 1:216 
 McReynolds, Mrs. W. B, 
 
 1:193, 
 
 Maborry, G. H. 
 Maberry x John 
 Mace, Cathorino m. 
 
 (1) Jamos Miles 
 
 (2) Samuel Smith 
 Mack, Sammy 
 
 Magazino Club 1:188, 
 Kahon, Thomas ;7. m. 
 
 Mary J. Mann 
 Mai don, Dr. R, K. 
 Major, G. H. 
 Mali coat, Clement C, 
 Mallory, Arlcy 
 Mallory, Eurloy Perkins 
 Mallory, Eytha m. 
 
 William jMoxandor Friar 
 Kallory, Clayton 
 Mallory, 11. R. 
 Mallory, Zlsio 
 Mallory, Elsie Thomas 
 Mallory, Everett 
 Mallory, Francis Marion 
 Mallory, Geneva 
 Mallory, C-eor-o ~.fi.lloughby 
 
 Lucy Ihornan Jones 
 Mallory, Ira Ellen 
 Mallory, Jar.os Morgan 
 Mallory, John 
 Mallory, John Kilos 
 Mallory, Laura 
 
 2il8l 
 
 1:49 
 
 1:202 
 
 2:158 
 1:143 
 1:176 
 1:86 
 2:157 
 2:157 
 
 2t33 
 2:157 
 1:103 
 2:322 
 
 2:157 
 2:322 
 2:157 
 2:322 
 m. 
 
 2:156 
 2:15? 
 2:157 
 2:157 
 2:157 
 2:j22 
 1:148 
 
 Mallory, Mrs. T. W. 1:148 
 
 Mallory, Thomas Wood 2:15? 
 
 Mallcry, Tisa Ann 2:157 
 
 Mallory, Walter 1:2?6 
 
 Mallory, William 1:32 
 Mallory, ',fi.llian m. 
 
 Boll Spain 2:322 
 
 Mallory, W.lliam Josso 2:157 
 Mallory, William Perkins m. 
 
 nargaret, c Seo'ks 2:156 
 
 Mallory, Zimmerman & 1:234 
 
 Mallorys 1 : 62 
 
 Mallcrys 1:137 
 
 Malone, James M. 1:80 
 
 Malone, tf. M. 1:175 
 
 Mammon, Johr 1:278 
 
 Mammon, Marie 1:280 
 Maniece, Mary Jano m. 
 
 J. Monroe Morris 2:139 
 
 Maniese, John 1:105 
 llanion, Thomas m. 
 
 Lou Huffman 2:171 
 
 Manis, G. B. 1:277 
 
 Manis Flaco 2i2?3 
 
 Manka, Gladys 1:275 
 
 Manka, Gilbert l:|8l 
 
 Manlovo, Mrs. S. G. 1:210 
 
 Mann & Talbutt 1:183 
 Mann, E. P. 1:1?5, 11?8, 2:332 
 
 Mann, Edgar F. 1:183 
 
 Mann, Edgar F. 2:l6l 
 Mann, Edgar P. m, 
 
 Mary Elizabeth Clark 2:158 
 Mann, Edgar P. f 1:120 
 Mann, Frank Clark m. 
 
 Marjorio Potts 2:l6l 
 
 Mann, Dr. Frank W. 2:159 
 
 Mann, George L, 2:159 
 
 Mann, Dr. John A. 2:158 
 
 Mann, Joseph B. 2:158 
 Mann, Josiah m. 
 
 Elizabeth Judith Mooro 2:158 
 Mann, Mary J. m. 
 
 Thomas W. Mahan 2:158 
 
 Mann, Mary Marjorio 2:l6l 
 Mann, ilildred m. 
 
 John F. McGregor 2:l6l 
 Mann, Mrs. 1:189, 1:190 
 
 Mann, Robert L. 2: 159 
 
 Mann, Thomas 2:158 
 
 Mann, Thomas W. 2:158 
 Mann, Iftlliam m. 
 
 Mao Killer 2;l8l 
 
 Manus, E. A. 1:172 
 
 March, P. F. 1:279 
 Mar cum, Charity m. 
 
 Benjamin C. Pomborton 2:226
 
 INDEX i DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 56 
 
 Marcum, Clara 
 
 Mar CUM, Henry Clay m. 
 
 Mary McCennoll 
 Marcum, J. 11. 
 Marcum, John m. 
 
 Susan (King) McConnell 
 Marcum, John 17, m, 
 
 Melissa Craig 
 Marion, Jonathan W. 
 Marcum, Mary M. m. 
 
 Silas E. Shaw 
 Marcum, Sarah Jane m. 
 
 Joel T. Hcrrcbreo 
 Mar cm, Violet m. 
 
 Herley Hilton Robertson 
 Karcum, "J. C. n. 
 
 Marietta C. Hgmbroe 
 1-Iarcum, IE.lliam K. m. 
 
 Marietta V. Kembroe 
 Marks, i'rs. Anna 
 Marks, Mrs. 
 Marriage, first 
 Marsh, 3. J. J. 1:356 
 Marsh, Bell m. 
 
 William Lindley Nswldrk 
 Marshall, battle 
 Marshall, Blanche 
 Marshall, C. T. 
 Marshall, Clco 
 Marshall, Ella m. 
 
 George Jones 
 Marshall, J. 17. 
 t Marshall, Jarcos S. m. 
 
 Alice Rainey 
 Marshall, ^ylo 
 Marshall, Rainey 
 Marshall, Ralph 
 Marshall, Robert A, 
 Marshall, ;v. K. 
 Martin, C. A. m. 
 
 Fhoeby Higgins 
 Martin, C. H. 
 Martin, ULihu 
 
 Martin, I. J. 1:175, 1:135, 
 Martin, i-lrs, I. J, 
 Martin, J. A. 
 Martin, J. J. 
 Martin, J. R. 
 Martin, James II. 
 Martin, Rev. L. li. 
 Martin, 3. R. 
 Martin, Sr.i-ah m. 
 
 Calvin J. Iriggins 
 Martin, T. m. 
 
 Elizabeth Fuf;ate 
 Martin, Z. T. 
 
 1.276 
 
 2 1 140 
 1:165 
 
 2:140 
 
 1:151 
 1:353 
 
 Maschoff, Frod 
 
 Ma-on, A. R. 
 
 Macon, J. P, m. 
 
 Ma.^ri'J Buffington 1:306 
 "xsrn, J,->.res A, 1230, 1:231 
 
 .sen, Josie m, 
 
 2:79 
 
 Jr-r. -;s G. VP.lson 
 
 2i368 
 
 2:227 
 
 Kfc-;on, Mary A. n. 
 
 
 
 Georgo Thomas Barker 
 
 1:310 
 
 2 : 316 
 
 Masonic Academy 
 
 1:57 
 
 
 Masonic Lcugc, Evorton 
 
 1:231 
 
 2:77 
 
 Mosjy & Smith 
 
 1:224 
 
 
 Massoy, F^nry m. 
 
 
 2:287 
 
 Amanda Robertson 
 
 2:166 
 
 
 Masscy, Prrno 
 
 2 il67 
 
 2:78 
 
 yasrey; jV'.cy 
 
 2:167 
 
 
 ^ Mascey. Thomas J. Dr, m. 
 
 
 2: 316 
 
 Maocllc S.aylor 
 
 2.166 
 
 1:206 
 
 Massr.an, Mary m. 
 
 
 1:208 
 
 Howard Pierce 
 
 2:243 
 
 1:66 
 
 Massongalo, Gc;orgo 
 
 1:104 
 
 , 2:39 
 
 Ma the s, Rev. E. S. 
 
 1:144 
 
 
 Kathew, Luther J, 
 
 1:78 
 
 2:205 
 
 Mathews, Betsey m. 
 
 
 1:99 
 
 A^onijah Morgan 
 
 2tl96 
 
 2:165 
 
 Ma thews, James ra. 
 
 
 1:173 
 
 Mary Giles 
 
 2i370 
 
 2l65 
 
 ITa thews , Sarah m. 
 
 
 
 Charles i^Lnkle 
 
 2.370 
 
 2:164 
 
 L'atlock, Edward L. 
 
 1:249 
 
 2:164 
 
 HatlocK f.oir.ily 
 
 1:37 
 
 
 iiatlock, Luko 
 
 1:37 
 
 2:163 
 
 Matthews, Hattio m. m. 
 
 
 2:165 
 
 TJ onry Albert Cunningham 
 
 
 2:165 
 
 2:19, 
 
 1:361 
 
 2:165 
 
 Maunper, 1/illiam 
 
 1:227 
 
 2 :l64 
 
 Ma?r,Tcll, B. 
 
 1 : 51 
 
 2:164 
 
 Maxwell , Bluf ord 
 
 2tl67 
 
 
 -/ liax^.'cJ" 1 . , ."iS'nest L. m. 
 
 
 2:86 
 
 Eva A. Clabough 
 
 2.167 
 
 1:168 
 
 Maxwell, Eunice 
 
 2:169 
 
 1:110 
 
 Maxwell, Flora in. 
 
 
 1:178 
 
 Elmer T. McConnell 
 
 2:169 
 
 1:201 
 
 Maxwell, G.. H. 
 
 1:277 
 
 1:277 
 
 M;cwell, Gilbert L. rc. 
 
 
 1:168 
 
 Lucy Mr-Pcak 2:153, 
 Maxwell, hvnry C. m. 
 
 2:169 
 
 1:182 
 1:143 
 
 2:175 
 
 Catherine V/oody 2:167, 
 Max-ell, James Lowoll 2il53 
 Maxiroll, ;loscphloo 
 
 2:377 
 ,2:169 
 2:169 
 
 
 i'rx T .. T cll , Ralph G, 
 
 
 2:86 
 
 i-juojnlls 
 
 1:236 
 
 
 Maya co, irncst A. m. 
 
 
 2 ill 
 
 ;'arv Prcc!c-.an 
 
 2:79 
 
 1 . "i 73 
 
 Mayberry, Edith 'I. m. 
 
 
 J- i - i ^> 
 
 Charles F. Kcwman 
 
 2:209
 
 T NDEXi DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Kayberry, G. E. Ii2?7 
 
 Mayberry, Helen 1:203, 1:204 
 Xtyterry, Iliss Mertio If 203 
 Mayborry, R. H. & Mary 2:209 
 Kayos, Ora V. 1:276 
 
 Mayes, Villian Iil33 
 
 Mayfield, J. 17, 1:242 
 
 Maze, Charles T. m. 
 
 Dorris Landers 
 Mazo Hdwe . Co . 
 Mazu, J. -. 
 Mnzo, Leon 
 Maze, Marion Violet 
 Maze, Kary Elizabeth 
 Mazo, 1-413 ian m. 
 
 Bessie Whoolor 
 Mazes 
 
 Mead Building 
 Mo ad , Mr s . J auni ta 
 Means, Ed in. 
 
 Martha Strange 
 Means, L. M. 
 Medicines 
 Meek, B ; F. 
 Meek, Sari m. 
 
 Frcddio Friar 
 
 Meek School 12?6, 
 Meek, '.ftllard 
 Mock, vailiam 
 Mookor, Joseph 
 Mooks, ".argarot n, 
 
 William P. Mailory 
 Meisncr, A. F. 
 
 n. 
 
 2:360 
 1:236 
 Is 110 
 1:207 
 
 2,330 
 
 Is 173 
 
 1:72 
 
 Melcher, ___^_ 
 
 Sarah E. Frieze 
 Mclchor, Mrs. B, F. 
 Mclchcr, George 1237, 
 
 Molvillc 1:52 
 
 Melville, nanod 
 Melville Lodge No, 458 
 Memphis Railroad 
 Mcndenholl, Mary m. 
 
 Gabriel llixon 
 Monossco, Kary Jane m. 
 
 Jamos Monroe Morris 
 Mcng, ru. 
 
 Elmira Harrison 
 Mcng, Elizabeth 
 Monico, Missouri m. 
 
 George "./. Davidson 
 Merchant, Grace n\, 
 
 Francis K, Gregory 
 Herri ck, Carrie n. 
 
 Gcorgo '. lilller 
 Mcrrick, James 
 Morrick, M. D. 
 Morric!:, Mary J. m, 
 
 Joseph H< Rcnfro 
 
 2t30 
 
 1:281 
 2:30 
 1:242 
 1:21 
 
 2:156 
 1:224 
 
 2:34 
 
 1:196 
 1:231 
 , It39 
 It235 
 1:181 
 
 2:210 
 2:326 
 
 2il05 
 1 1 7-77 
 
 1:364 
 2:65 
 
 2:182 
 2:271 
 1:10? 
 
 Page 57 
 
 Morr'ck, W. K. Iil73 
 
 Morrick, Lilian Ii32 
 Mor-'ill, Bertha m. 
 
 Luther M. Shaw 2:305 
 Mor^-ill, Mrs. FLora Carlock 1:189 
 
 Merrill, Mrs. Hattio V. 1:200 
 Merrill, Kerry 1:252, 2:336 
 
 Merrill, Mrs. Honry 1:111 
 
 Merrill, John 1:197 
 
 Morril-Jopes 1:109 
 
 Merrill, Mrs, Lona 1:190 
 
 Merrill, Mrs. Iil99 
 Merrill, R. H. Ii2l4, 1:215 
 Ii293, 2:100 
 
 Merrill, Shafor and 1:5^ 
 
 Kerry Makers Club 1:203 
 
 Mcssick, Albert 2:311 
 Mcssiok, Charles m. 
 
 'Allio Shipley 2:311 
 
 Mossick, Fif.is 2:311 
 
 Jennie 1:275 
 
 Mauds 2:311 
 
 Roxio 2:311 
 
 Mossick, Sylvia 2:311 
 
 Mover, Capt. 1:225 
 
 Meyer, './Lilian 1:151 
 Meyers, Beatrice Joio m, 
 
 Arthur Cotter 2il73 
 Meyers, Carrio m. 
 
 Thomas Fitzgerald 2:170 
 Meyers, Charles m. 
 
 Minnie t&lhito 2:173 
 Meyers, Charlos B. m. 
 
 Susan Pierce 
 
 Sarah A. Cox 2:172 
 1354 
 Meyers, Charles E. m. 
 
 Edna Owens 2:172 
 Meyers, Edwin F. m. 
 
 Gertrude Shaw 2:172 
 Movers, Frod C. m. 
 
 Kate Hoffnan 2:170 
 
 Meyers, Kenry 2:171 
 
 Meyers, Kenry 2:170 
 Meyers , Henry m. 
 
 "innic- Erdsiock 
 
 M: nni c ?"i c camp 2:170 
 
 Meyers, Joie Ruhamo 2:173 
 Moyc.rs, Josio m. 
 
 Henry Arthur Cotter 1<353 
 Moy.-r?, Kate m. 
 
 Er'ward Sloibtrue 2:170 
 
 Mayors, Lc^ri.s 2:172 
 
 Meyers, Lillio 2:173 
 Mcy;r3, Luln b. ra. 
 
 ' Ja-r.os J. McConneU 2:172 
 Mcy:. rr, Kinr.io M. n. 
 
 Charljs Gass 2:1?2 
 
 Wjyors, IJyron Loon 2:173
 
 INDEX i DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 58 
 
 Meyers, Robert L. 
 Meyers, Susie m, 
 
 Thomas Gilospia 
 Meyers, William m. 
 
 Ella Barker 
 Milburn m. 
 
 Jacob Frioze 
 Milburn m 
 
 1.274 
 
 2il73 
 
 Miller, James Irving ra. 
 Gray 
 
 2 1 182 
 2.184 
 
 2.34 
 2t34 
 
 David Friozo 
 Miles, James :.i. 
 
 Catherine Mace 2sl8l 
 
 Miles, Virginia m, 
 
 John M. Miller 2:181 
 
 Military, Civil \!ar 1.74 
 
 Miller, Alma n. 
 
 J. A. Thurman 2.179 
 Miller, Anderson 2:183 
 Miller, Andrew n. 
 
 Eve T , "alter 2il80 
 
 Miller, Bcrta m. 
 
 Charley Lyons 2:184 
 Miller, Bird m. 
 
 A. A. Sijnft 2.174, 2:179 
 
 Miller, Mrs, ^.rd m. 
 
 Alexander F-vtt-rson 2.178 
 
 Miller, C. I. . 1:52 
 
 Millor, Charlos 2:l44,2il74,2i79 
 
 Miller, Clarcnco If 52, 2:144 
 
 2il74, 2:179 
 
 Jailer, Claude 2il80 
 
 Miller, D. R. 1:164 
 
 Miller, D.il. n, 
 
 Mary DoBorry 2.4Q 
 
 Millor, David m. 
 
 Mary Ann Gilbert 2:182 
 Miller, E. E. 1.33 
 
 Miller, Eld.rigo Boyd m. 
 
 Mary Smith Ellison 
 
 Narcissus (Patterson) 
 
 KcConnoll 1 C 51, 2.144 
 2 i 174, 2:178 
 Miller, Eldridgc Boyd 
 
 2.174, 2.179 
 
 Miller, Ernost Dale 2.152 
 Miller, Floy M. 
 
 VS-lliani IlcCandless 2:184 
 
 Millor, Franlde 2.180 
 
 Miller, Franklin 2:179 
 
 Miller, George iv v , m. 
 
 Carrie Kcrrick 2:182 
 Miller, George Washington 2:178 
 Millor, Greta m, 
 
 Kcrbort Sriith 2:184 
 
 Millor, Henrietta m. 
 
 Henry Clark 2:134 
 
 Mil or, Henry m. 
 
 Emmr. Gillman 2:47 
 
 Miller, Ida l< . n. 
 
 J. R. Scott 2.174, 2.179 
 
 Miller, James M, 
 Miller, Jossie m, 
 
 Robert MVrison 2.185 
 
 # Miller, John Martin m, 
 
 (1) Mollic Burnside 
 
 (2) Virginia Miles 2il80 
 Miller, Joseph m. 
 
 Sarah Glassner 2.180 
 Miller, Kate 1.179 
 
 Miller, L. A. Iil68 
 
 Miller, Laura E. m. 
 
 Ferry C, Ronfro 2.271 
 Miller, Louanza P. m. 
 
 VJ. H. Boman 2il74, 2.179 
 
 l-Iillcr, Lois Laura ra. 
 
 Eugone J. McNatt 2.177 
 Miller, Mac m. 
 
 '.-ailiari Mann 2.181 
 
 Mi Her ; Maria m, 
 
 :5.11iam E. Gentry 1305 
 Killer, Mary C. m. 
 
 F. C. Hair 2.180 
 Miller, Mary F. m. 
 
 J. M. Daughtrey 2.174, 2.179 
 Miller, Mary Kate m. 
 
 Louis 3, Coloman 2.177 
 Miller, Maude 2.179 
 
 Miller, Maude m. 
 
 David Penrod 2184 
 
 Miller, Morris 1:252 
 
 # Miller, Morris m. 
 
 Sarah S. Glenn 2.182 
 Miller, Mrs. 1199 
 
 Millor, Nollie m, 
 
 James L. Gilliland 2.49 
 Millor, Nowoll 2.180 
 
 # Miller, T.A, f 1.88 
 Miller, T. A. Ii2l4, 1.218 
 Miller, T.A. Lumber Co. 1.219 
 
 1.217, 1.227, Ii233, 1.230 
 Miller, Thomas 1:168 
 
 Miller, Thomas A. 1.131, 1.183 
 
 # Killer, Thomas Alexander m, 
 
 Clara Bollc Jopos 2.174 
 2.179 
 Miller, Virginia 3. m, 
 
 G. l-r. Gilmoro 2.174, 2.178 
 Miller, W. L. 1.220 
 Miller, '.-fade 2.184 
 Miller, William 1:259 
 Miller, ".ailiam 1.169 
 
 i? Miller, William L. m, 
 .^arah Gates 
 
 Irene Dryant 2.174 
 
 2.178 
 
 Millers 1.287
 
 INDEX: DADD COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 59 
 
 Millholland , Bar tholomeu 
 
 1:258 
 
 Mitchell, James M. 
 
 1:130 
 
 Mills, A. J. 1:105, 1:173, 
 
 1:174 
 
 Mitchell, James M. m. 
 
 
 Mills, Allie 
 
 1:144 
 
 Ora Bell Mitchell 
 
 2:189 
 
 Mills, Ann Pathiah m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, James M. 
 
 2:188 
 
 John I.llherson Frieze 
 
 2:34 
 
 Mitchell, Jeanette m. 
 
 
 Mills, John Iil04, 
 
 1:105 
 
 '.'. C. Ho-icll 
 
 2:95 
 
 Mills, John E. 
 
 1:144 
 
 Mitchell, John A. Ii80 
 
 , 1:82 
 
 Mils, Maggie 
 
 1:144 
 
 MitchDll, John F. 
 
 2:166 
 
 Mills, 3. P. 1:102, 
 
 1:104 
 
 Mi tchell, John 0. 1:242, 
 
 2:390 
 
 Mills , Tom 
 
 1:105 
 
 / Mitchell, John C. m, 
 
 
 Mills, :. B. 
 
 1:275 
 
 .'.lice M. Young 
 
 2:185 
 
 Mills, M. L. n. 
 
 
 * Mitchell, John 0. f 
 
 2:384 
 
 Sara:: E. Youn 
 
 2:382 
 
 Mitchell, Kate m. 
 
 
 I-Iiness Me Gluey 
 
 
 Ed-. an T. Scrog^s 
 
 2:209 
 
 McGarvey 
 
 
 Mitchell, Leah Caroline m. 
 
 
 Star Banks 
 
 
 I.llliam L. Scroggs 
 
 
 Soaton Banks 
 
 1:262 
 
 2:97, 
 
 2:188 
 
 Mining, Ccrry 
 
 1:239 
 
 Ilitcholl, Lucinda m. 
 
 
 Mining - IIcGeo 
 
 2:155 
 
 li dance Shipley 
 
 Ii85 
 
 Mitchell if: Sloan 
 
 1:214 
 
 1(86 2:310 
 
 Mitchell, Alta n, 
 
 
 l-'itcholl, Luthor 
 
 1:67 
 
 Jesse Dai^h 
 
 2:375 
 
 Mi-cohell, M. B. 
 
 1:166 
 
 Mi tchell , Araon 
 
 1:277 
 
 -tcholl, M. L. 1:166, 
 
 2:121 
 
 Mitchell, Mrs. Belle 
 
 1:233 
 
 Mitchell, Manuel m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, Belva L. m. 
 
 
 Myrtlo B. Ccx 
 
 1358 
 
 Ralph K. Shau 
 
 2:137 
 
 ;" Mitchell, Martin L. ra. 
 
 
 Mi tchell, Box 
 
 2:257 
 
 Sarah J. Roland 
 
 2:187 
 
 Mitchell, David Nc:rton 
 
 2:133 
 
 Mitchell, Mary 
 
 1(85 
 
 Mitchell, Dciritt m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, v,' tr y n. 
 
 
 ITancy Carey 
 
 2:135 
 
 Samuel ". Hoadlco 
 
 2:193 
 
 Mitchell, Mrs. Dora 
 
 1:190 
 
 Mitchell, Mary Belle 
 
 1(179 
 
 Mitchell, Jlizaboth m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, Mary Elizabeth m. 
 
 
 Alexander Patterson 
 
 2:218 
 
 Arch Hcpoor 
 
 2d88 
 
 Mitchell, JJudora jr.. 
 
 
 Mitch: 11, Maxwell 
 
 1:80 
 
 John H. Harvey 
 
 2:187 
 
 Mi tch'-ll , Minni e 
 
 1:278 
 
 Mitchell, Fannie L. m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, Mollio ra. 
 
 
 Samuel '.. r jlliar. Ccx 2:96, 
 
 1355 
 
 Honor Soain 
 
 2:322 
 
 Mitchell, I'lorc. A. 
 
 2:96 
 
 Mitch. -.11, Morris \l. Is 180, 
 
 1:181 
 
 Mitchell, hlcroncc E. m. 
 
 
 I.'i \,oholl, "-oses B. 
 
 1:80 
 
 Reucl HAr.;; 2:121, 
 
 2:139 
 
 Mitchell, "ollio Is 28, 
 
 1:279 
 
 Mitchell, Flossie 
 
 1:273 
 
 Mitch ill, i^r-ttio 
 
 2d88 
 
 Mitchell, C-. 0. 
 
 1:132 
 
 Miuch'll, Ora Belle m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, Garland C. m. 
 
 
 Janes M. Mitchell 
 
 2:189 
 
 I.e. eta Arthur 
 
 2:137 
 
 Mitchell, S. VJ. 
 
 1:132 
 
 I : itchell, Dr. George 3. 
 
 2:138 
 
 Mitchell , Salina Jane 
 
 2d88 
 
 Mitchell, -jcrhan Smith m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, Samuel !.'. 
 
 2:188 
 
 Louise J. rabb 2:95, 
 
 1:355 
 
 Mitrhftll, Rov. Samuel 
 
 1:67 
 
 Mitchell, Cant. Harry 
 
 1:96 
 
 Kit oh dl, iv.omas 
 
 2:189 
 
 Mi tchcll , I la tti e 
 
 2:138 
 
 Mitciioll, -r. y. 
 
 1:231 
 
 Mitchell, Irc-iio 
 
 1:358 
 
 Mitchell, y. M. 
 
 1:132 
 
 Mitchell, J. M. 1:178, 
 
 1:215 
 
 Mitchell, VJillian m. 
 
 
 Mitchell, Mr 3. J. M. 1:201, 
 
 1:209 
 
 "-!! 1 : nor Stocl'.ard 
 
 2:137 
 
 Mi tchci: , J . C . 
 
 2:339 
 
 *''i t c"i'". ' 1 , nl'liam luthor 
 
 9 ."1 AQ 
 
 Mitchol] , Jan~s 
 
 1 : 34 
 
 Mitch M, Wi.iifrod L. m. 
 
 ~ I -LOO 
 
 Mitchell, Jar:es 
 
 ] :35 
 
 : chare 1 S. Marshall 
 
 2:189 
 
 Mitcholi, Jc-.r.es m. 
 
 
 Mite:,, hi, Conner 0. m. 
 
 
 Kartha he "re r ory 
 
 1: j 
 
 -i f t~ 
 
 Mart] i Mc^rry 
 
 2:137 
 
 Mdtchol
 
 INDEX: DAIX3 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Mitchell, Zora 1:280 
 Mitzoll, Alpha m. 
 
 Miller G. Euffington 1:305 
 
 Modrell, Vernia 1:281 
 
 Mohvdnld.0, Kick 1:278 
 
 L'oody, Charles m. 
 
 Pearl Dye 2: 11 
 
 Moon, Volncy 1:118 
 
 Moon, V. 1:129 
 
 Monitor School 1:278 
 
 Montgomery, A A H. 1:178, 1:251 
 Montgomery, Aaron H. 2:191 
 
 Montgomery, Aimer 1:276 
 
 Montgomery, Anna 1:129 
 
 Montgomery, Benjamin 2:103 
 
 Montgonery, C. \t. 2:23, 2:101 
 
 1:55, 1:251, 1:254 
 Montgonery, Capt. 1:302 
 
 Montgomery, Charles Br. 1:51 
 
 Montgomery, Charles W. m. 
 
 Mary Ellen ZLlis 
 Montgomery, Dena m. 
 
 Ira H. Johnson 
 Montgomery, l]d 
 Montgomery, Edward C. m. 
 
 Flora Sloan 
 Montgomery, Dfff.e 
 Montgomery, ZLmer Clyde 
 Montgomery, Zinsley C. m. 
 
 Julia Ann Taylor 
 Montgomery, F. H. 
 
 Montgomery, Homer m. 
 
 Nora A. Spain 
 
 Montgonery, J. D. 
 
 Montgomery, Rev. J. D, 1:51 
 
 1:120, 1:123, 1:121, l:l'-'-8 
 
 Montgomery, ?,cv. J. D 
 
 2:319 
 1:275 
 2:192 
 
 2:190 
 1:140 
 
 2:322 
 
 & T.T- 
 
 1:46 
 
 F. 
 
 Montgonery, 
 Montgonery , J . F . 
 
 Cora A. Sh.au 
 Montgonery, J. !!, 
 Montgomery, Jacob 
 Montgomery, Jeff 
 Montgor.cry , ?.ev . 
 Montgonery, 
 Montgomery , Josiah 3. 
 Montgomery, Julia m, 
 
 C. V7. 11ndr.ll 
 Montgonorv, Lcnora m. 
 
 Henry Kaytrard 
 Montgomery, Lester 
 Montgomery, L'.'cy 
 Montgomery, Ilcrlc 
 Montgomery, ic.nn.ie C. m. 
 
 Guy E. IlcCcnr.cll 
 
 ,fe 
 1:147 
 1:277 
 
 2:316 
 
 1:56 
 
 1:129 
 
 1:109 
 
 3:66 
 
 1:168 
 
 2-.1QO 
 
 2:192 
 
 Page 60 
 
 Montgomery, Nancy I, D, m. 
 
 
 Dr. J. C. 3. RVifro 
 
 2:277 
 
 Montgomery, Nellio L. m. 
 
 
 Ralph Stapp 
 
 2:192 
 
 Mongtonery, 0. 
 
 1:279 
 
 Montgomery, P. H, 
 
 1:140 
 
 Montgomery, P. L, Ii56, 
 
 1:111 
 
 Montgomery, P. R. 
 
 1:135 
 
 Montgonery, P. R. farm 
 
 2:354 
 
 Montgomery, Fles 
 
 1:67 
 
 Montg ornery , Rachel 
 
 1:129 
 
 Mcntr'onerv, Silas 
 
 1:55 
 
 1:56, 
 
 1:320 
 
 Montgomery, T. 3. 
 
 1:276 
 
 Montgomery, Thomas B. 
 
 2:190 
 
 Montfonory, Thomas 17. 
 
 2:192 
 
 Mont 6 -cnory, '.7. C. lilBO, 
 
 1:181 
 
 Mcntgcr-r.v, W. S. 1:176, 
 
 1:178 
 
 Montgo-,-.cry, W. 3. 
 
 2:191 
 
 Mont.~or.iory, I'rs. T .7. E 
 
 1:193 
 
 1:195, 
 
 1:196 
 
 Montgomery, T .7. H. 
 
 1:276 
 
 Ilcorc, Aliurou 
 
 2:195 
 
 Mooro, Amanda m, 
 
 
 Dr. D. 2. F. Birch. 1:319 
 
 ,1:320 
 
 Moore, B. F. 1:102, 
 
 1:105 
 
 1-Iooro, Dr. C. 
 
 2:280 
 
 Mooro, Charles 
 
 2:346 
 
 Moore, Charles Dale 
 
 2:195 
 
 ilcor'j, Charles E. 
 
 2:193 
 
 Moore, Charles W. m. 
 
 
 3va Tar rant 
 
 2:194 
 
 Moore , David 
 
 1:32 
 
 i-Iooro, David m. 
 
 
 Hr.ncy Thompson 
 
 1:299 
 
 Mooro , Zduard 
 
 1:275 
 
 Mooro, IHizaboth Judith n. 
 
 Josiah i-j'ann 
 I'ocre , "ill , m. 
 
 'l r iicr A. NciMrk 
 Horn. , 3mma Haxine 
 Kocro, "jva D. 
 Hocrc family 
 Moore, Fr.nnio 
 1'ooro, Fannie n. 
 
 C. R. Allison 
 Hocrc , Frank m, 
 
 Xi-ry C.'-ildwell 
 Galohu 
 George Washington m. 
 
 Fliza J. Hoadlce 
 * Moore , George Mashing ton 
 Moc - --'. , Helen M, m. 
 
 Jones 
 
 :rkirk 
 
 2:158 
 
 2:206 
 2:195 
 2:193 
 1:36 
 1:31? 
 
 1:297 
 1:297 
 
 2:192 
 f 2:280 
 
 2:294 
 
 1:290, 1:326 
 2:193 
 
 2(207 
 1:317
 
 DADE COUT-TY HISTORY 
 
 Page 6l 
 
 Moore, Kary 
 Moore, Mattis 
 Mocro, Minnie C. 
 Mooro, Morris A, r.i. 
 
 Lola HcGill 
 Mooro, II. oj. 
 Moore, H. R. 
 Mooro, Proston-fli. 
 
 Martha J. Bishop 
 Mooro, R. A. 
 Mooro, Rosella S. 
 Mooro, Ross T. 
 liooro , Roy 
 Moore, Rubon -r. 
 
 3crinc 2. Clopton 
 Moore, Ruben TI. 
 Mooro , Sarah m. 
 
 Presley Km'fr.ian 
 
 Louis 3chado 
 1-Ioore , *'. G . 
 Mooro, RGV. i-, T . G. 
 Moore, V .. T . R. 
 Mooro, V5.11iapi m. 
 
 Clancy Cox 
 i-Ioore, T -JLllian in. 
 
 HUeanor Gravelly 
 Moore, Lilian G, 
 Moore, './henry m. 
 
 Leona ; ? . Poc 
 Mocrcs 
 Moran, John riovard m. 
 
 Mabel Young 
 Moran, Johr. Howard Jr. 
 Moran, Laura Bayno 
 Moran, Mildi'od 
 Morcrsr, Jnr.ia in. 
 
 David L. Gregory 
 Morgan, _ n. 
 
 Herman Aclcors 
 Morgan, A. 
 Korean, Ad it. 
 
 Vada Hall 
 Morgan, Ado:iijah m. 
 
 Betsy liathcws 
 Morpan, Bailey P. 
 1'orpan, J.-ickolun m. 
 
 Kartha Shcuso 
 Morgan, James H. m, 
 
 iiary Cox 
 Korean, John A. 
 Morgan, "Luckcy" 
 '. D. m. 
 
 1:290 
 It 317 
 
 2:193 
 1:168 
 1:251 
 
 It 317 
 2:345 
 2:346 
 2:195 
 1:317 
 
 2:194 
 
 2:346 
 
 2:171 
 1:103 
 
 2:159 
 1:132 
 
 2:238 
 
 Iiary Anderson 
 Korgrn, Major 
 Morgan , Nancy 
 
 llorpan, pote m. 
 Florence ilcpeak 
 
 2:334 
 2:304 
 2:384 
 2:384 
 
 2,65 
 
 1:53. 
 2:67 
 
 2:196 
 2:196 
 
 2:313 
 
 1:354 
 
 1:90 
 
 1:155 
 
 2:202 
 
 2,1^6 
 2,152 
 
 Morgan, Sallie Ann m. 
 
 
 John \J. Smith 
 
 2:323 
 
 Morgan, T Jick 1:114, 
 
 1:165 
 
 Morgan, Vfi.dc m, 
 
 
 Nancy Worloy 
 
 2:196 
 
 Morgans 
 
 1:236 
 
 Morgans, Morgan 1:132, 
 
 1:134 
 
 Morre?_l, Hiram n, 
 
 
 Kary Griffith 
 
 2:57 
 
 Morris & '.-/hite 1:214, 
 
 1:216 
 
 Morris, Adaline m. 
 
 
 Joseph X. Alexander 
 
 Is 302 
 
 Morris, Albert G. i. 
 
 
 Veda !5.1son 
 
 2il97 
 
 
 2:364 
 
 Morri s , Albert George 
 
 2:197 
 
 Morris, Alex m. 
 
 
 Jane Ragsdalo 
 
 2:260 
 
 Morris, Ann .Eliza m. 
 
 
 Ed-ar Clark 
 
 2:309 
 
 Morri j. Archibald & Polly 
 
 1:146 
 
 "orris, Arthur m. 
 
 
 Myrtle S. Shaw 
 
 2:316 
 
 Morris, Bud 
 
 Is36 
 
 Morris, F alloy 
 
 2:326 
 
 Morris, Bailey 1:36, 
 
 1:277 
 
 Morris, C. J. 
 
 1:33 
 
 Morri s , Capt . 
 
 2s 11 
 
 Morris, Ccrda 
 
 1:281 
 
 Morris, Cynthia (Cytha) Ann m. 
 
 Janes Monroe Smith 2s 314 
 
 ,1.314 
 
 Morris, Dr. 
 
 Ii39 
 
 Morris, 2. A. 
 
 1:277 
 
 Morris, E. F. 
 
 1:32 
 
 Morris, Capt. 3. J. 
 
 2:259 
 
 Morris, Capt. "dmond J, 
 
 Ii77 
 
 Lorrir, ZLsio -.G.V. Snodon 
 
 2,326 
 
 Morris, 21 vis 
 
 1:36 
 
 Morris, Zwin? 
 
 2-:139 
 
 Morris, Fr.an.gos Mardone 
 
 2,235 
 
 Morris, Harvey H. 
 
 1:80 
 
 Morris, Harvey L. 
 
 Ii80 
 
 Morri s , J . 11 . 
 
 Is 167 
 
 Morris, Js.no s m. 
 
 
 Zvaline Fanner 
 
 2:22 
 
 Morris, James Monroo m. 
 
 
 Mary Jane Mencsso 2il39 
 
 2i326 
 
 Mo r i i ~ , J arie s Mo nr o o 
 
 2:326 
 
 Morri'i; Jesse 
 
 2:326 
 
 Morris, Jesse 
 
 1:36 
 
 Morris, Kate n. 
 
 
 Alhci'w Lucas 
 
 2.139 
 
 Morris, L e oni da s 
 
 1:104 
 
 Morri r . Lloyd n. 
 
 
 R""/. Crotolla Poc 
 
 2,235 
 
 Morr-U. Lonotta 
 
 2,326 
 
 'orr-'.-, Lculsa Zipporah n. 
 
 
 rl'-.^h Stapp 
 
 2,326
 
 INDEX i IX'JD^ COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 62 
 
 Morris, Lucilo 1:274, 2tl97 
 Morris, Malissa m. 
 
 Harry Covan 2 1 326 
 
 Morri s , Martha 2 : 326 
 
 Morris, I-Iary Josephine 2:326 
 
 Morri s , Monroe 1 1 36 
 
 Morris, Mount Etna 2:197 
 Morris, Mount Etna m. 
 
 Sarah ZLlon Quarrels 2:197 
 
 Morri s , Nancy 1 : 129 
 
 i-Iorris, Fatsy (Mrs, Arch) It 39 
 
 Morris, Mrs. R. E. 1:202 
 Morris, Rachel Catherine m, 
 
 Albert Lucas 2i326 
 Morris, Sariantb.a m, 
 
 Daniel Lorah 2:138 
 Morris, Sarah Cordelia m. 
 
 C. R. Ccarnal 2:326 
 Morris, Susan Rittabol m, 
 
 Albert Daughtrey 2:326 
 Morris, U, A. m. 
 
 Anna R. Bell 1:306 
 
 Morris, T .,111iam KLvis 2:326 
 
 Morrison, A. 1'. Is 180 
 
 Morrison, C, K. It 277 
 
 Morrison, R. B. 1:2?7 
 Morrison, Robert m, 
 
 Jessio Miller 2:185 
 
 Hortemycr & Ragsdale 2:260 
 
 Mosoly, J. F. 1:166 
 Mosher, Lizzie m, 
 
 Albert 2. Watson 2(357 
 Moss, Bolle ra. 
 
 vaili.in 5. Young 2:382 
 
 Moto, Hiss Carrie 1:276 
 
 Koto, Charles 1:276 
 
 Mound School 1:281 
 
 Mt. Pisgah Church 1:70 
 
 Mt. Zion School 1:276, 1:277 
 
 lit. Zion School 1:231 
 Movry, Martha m. 
 
 Young 0. Mitchell 2:187 
 Moyor-rMns , Miss /dice Curtis 
 
 1:192 
 
 Kulkey 1:136 
 
 llulkcy, Harland 1:62, 1:137 
 
 Mulkcy, Dr. H. 1:51 
 
 Mulky, Dr. J. H. 1:46 
 
 Mulkoy, Rnv, 1:66 
 
 Mulligan, Gen. 1:99 
 Murder : Dou^lac 
 Hillcr 
 
 Horn 1:259 
 Murder: Donald McIHrath 
 George Burlis 
 
 Ephriam V/alkor 1:260 
 
 Murdoch, I, LI, 1:277 
 
 Murphy 1242 
 Murphy, Ada M. m, 
 
 Henry V/hittakor 2:200 
 Murphy, Cordelia C, ra. 
 
 Glover Killingsworth 2:200 
 Murphy, Eliza J. m. 
 
 Thorns Travis 2:199 
 
 Murphy, G. V,'. 1:180 
 
 Murphy, Rev. G. tf. & wife 1:146 
 Murphy, Gilbert W. m. 
 
 California Loaaster 2:198 
 
 Murphy, J. W. & wifo 152 
 
 Murphy, John &. wife 1:52 
 
 Murphy, John V7. 1:54 
 
 Murphy, ling 2:125 
 
 Murphy , LeTri. s 1 1 146 
 Murphy, Lc'ri.s M. Ii54, 1:253 
 Murphy, Leiri. s M, m. 
 
 Cordie Garrott 2:199 
 
 Murp'.iy, Lora LOG 2:125 
 Muv:,uy, Louisa F. m. 
 
 Charles Wilson 2:199 
 Murphy, Mary A. S. m. 
 
 Julius Applcby 2:199 
 Murphy, Marguerite m, 
 
 Floyd Sloan 2:199 
 Murphy, Melville L. m. 
 
 Lizzie Kinbor 2:200 
 
 Murphy, Mrs, Porter 1:196 
 Murphy, R. P. m. 
 
 Lora King 2:125 
 
 Murphy, R. F. 2:200 
 Murphy, Mrs. R. P. 1:196, 1:209 
 
 Murphy, Rov. 1:51 
 
 Murphy , Ri ah 2 : 1 99 
 Murphy, Robart "i-7. 
 Murphy, Sarah P, m, 
 
 Robert P. Underwood 2:199 
 
 Murphy, Uel ii57. 1175 1184 
 
 1:216, 2:242, 2:252, 2:257 
 
 Murphy, Uol I/. 2:199 
 
 $ Murphy, Ucl W. m. 
 
 Katherine Travis 2:198 
 
 Murphy, VJ. F. 1:242 
 
 Murpliy, ifilliam 1:146 
 Murphy, William P. n. 
 
 Sophia Underwood 2:199 
 
 Murphy, I.llliam Roscoe 2:199 
 
 Kurphys 1:14? 
 Murry, J crone m, 
 
 Amelia Jano Clomontino Cnrlock 
 1334 
 Murs, Gertie m, 
 
 Homer Spain 2i322 
 MuruJn, B. M. K, 
 
 Nancy Jano Scott 2:249 
 
 Myers, John A. 1218
 
 IN.lEXt DAD3 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 63 
 
 2:20? 
 
 Myers, John F. & Son 
 Myers, Monroe n, 
 
 Arthusio Burton 
 Myrics 
 
 Naylor, 1-Iiss 
 Neal, J. T. m. 
 
 Emma Allison 
 Neal, Ollio A. m. 
 
 Jacob E. Newkirk 2; 20? 
 
 Noalo, Anna G. 1:175, 1|2?5, 2:203 
 
 Nealo, Capt. 3. M. 1:170, 1:1?1 
 
 Iil73f lil?4 
 
 * Nealo, Capt. 3. K. f 1:152 
 Nealo, Ben II. 1O, 121?, 1:259 
 
 1:209, 2:291, 2:293, 2:100 
 
 * Noalo, Ben M. m, 
 
 Kary Finlcy 2:202 
 
 2:205 
 
 * Ncr.le, 3cn II, f 1:32 
 jf Nealo, Capt. Benjamin Maborry m. 
 
 Anna E. Groves 
 Nealo, Eula M. m. 
 
 ;/. M. Brooks 
 Ncnle, Katie m. 
 
 C. W. Barker 
 Neale, Mamie E. n. 
 
 J. M. Peterson 
 No ale, Mary 
 Ncale, Harry Groves 
 Neale, Thomas Randolph 
 Nealo, 1-fi.llic G. n, 
 
 J. M. Painter 
 Neecc, Caroline n, 
 
 John C. Shouso 
 Ncmnick, Henry 
 Nemnick, Mary m, 
 
 William Raubingor 
 Nettloton, George H. 
 Now Century Club 
 Now Crescent Hotol 
 Newcomb, Haubcin ? 
 Newoll, Frank S. 
 Newell, '.Lilian m. 
 
 Anna Tai nt-r 
 Newkirk, Abraham Taylor m. 
 
 Elizabeth RUddick 
 Newkirk, Beatrice Ida 
 Novkir!:, Cyrus 
 "owldric, E. A. 
 Nowkirk, Elm or . .ndrew m. 
 
 1:310 y Nowkirk, Jacob E. m. 
 
 Myrtle L. Ronfro 
 1:330 Ollie A. Neal 
 
 1:64 Nowldrk, Jacob El wood m. 
 
 Nettie Terrell 
 Newkirk, Jesse 
 1:209 Nowkirk, John M, 
 
 Newkirk, Julia B. m. 
 
 L. R. Mooro 
 Newkirk, L-wis A. m. 
 
 Hazel E. Spoor 
 Newkirk, Louise Irene 
 Newkirk , Mary Elna 
 Ncwldrk, Neal 
 Nowldrk, Nora m. 
 
 William D. Sturdy 
 Ncwldrk, William Lindlcy m. 
 
 Boll Marsh 
 
 NOT man, C. F. 1|224, 
 Nc-.iman, Mrs. C. F. 
 Newr.an , Catherine 
 Nownan, Mrs. Charles F. 
 ^ Nowrian, Charles Fi m. 
 
 Edith H. Mayberry 
 * Ncunan, Charlos F. 
 Newman, Jossie R. m t 
 
 Roy E. Cobbs 
 Newman , John 
 Ncwr.an, John R. 
 Newman, Dr. John R, m. 
 
 Josephine Buffington 
 Newman, Joseph &. Elizabeth 
 
 2:20?. 
 
 2:203 
 2202 
 
 2:202 
 
 2:314 
 2:265 
 
 2:265 
 
 1:15, 2:1?5 
 1:197 
 1:230 
 1:224 
 1:2?6 
 
 2:215 
 
 2:206 
 2:208 
 2:206 
 1:275 
 
 ., , 
 
 a nuntcr 2:206 
 
 Ncwldrk, Zncry Lesley 2:203 
 Nowkirk, Frank m. 
 
 Minnio i: tt 2:206 
 
 Newkirk, Grace E. Myrtio 2:207 
 
 2:205 
 
 2:207 
 1:281 
 2:208 
 
 2:207 
 
 2:207 
 2:208 
 2:207 
 2:208 
 
 2:206 
 
 2:206 
 1:252 
 1:202 
 1:306 
 1:200 
 
 2:208 
 
 2i208 
 1:306 
 2|208 
 
 1:306 
 2:208 
 
 R. 
 
 Newman, Ross M, 
 Nichols, Rev. A. 
 Nichols , P. 
 Nickel, Samuel 
 Niccamp, Minnie m. 
 
 Henry Meyers 
 Niehoff , Mlli am m. 
 
 Ilcllie Vonstroh 
 Nichcff, lAlliam 
 Nioman, H. A. 
 
 Mi omann , Carl 
 Mi e man, H. H. 
 Nilson, Mrs. 1:188, 
 Nixon, A. F. 
 Nixon, Arthur Frank 
 .i'=Mixon, Arthiu- Franklin m. 
 
 Mary V. Pomborton 
 Nix^n, Colia Har.ol 
 Nixon, Dcnzil Louise 
 N i x 'jr. , 3 ibr i ol m , 
 
 iiary Mendenhall 
 Nixo", Jewel K-itc m. 
 
 Lynn H. Hn-nbreo 
 Mixcn, John Femberton 
 Nixon, Lillian Russell 
 
 2:209 
 
 1:105 
 1:32 
 
 2:170 
 
 2:347 
 
 1:153 
 1155 
 1 : 1 53 
 2:281 
 1:190 
 1:232 
 2j2ll 
 
 2:210 
 
 2:210 
 2:210 
 
 2:210 
 
 2:211 
 2:211 
 2:211
 
 INDEX I DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 64 
 
 2i210 
 
 Oris, Fred 
 
 1:152 
 
 2:210 
 
 Crr, m. 
 
 
 m> 2:210 
 
 Mary Frances Scroggs 
 
 2:298 
 
 2:211 
 
 Orr, Charles 
 
 1:225 
 
 
 Orr, !*rs . Charles 
 
 1:205 
 
 2:210 
 
 Ortloff , Bright Henrietta 
 
 
 Iil05 
 
 it 168 
 
 Christina 
 Ortloff, Charles F. m. 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:182 
 
 Mary E. Lunsford 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:242 
 
 Crtloff, Christina 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:281 
 
 Ortloff, Ernost F. n. 
 
 
 1:239 
 
 Vornio Bo troll 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:105 
 
 * Ortloff, Ferdinand and family 
 
 nil 
 
 
 f 2:208 
 
 2:165 
 
 y Ortlcff , Fcrdnand m. 
 
 
 
 Mary E, Hashburn 
 
 2:212 
 
 2:65 
 
 Ortloff , Ferdnand 
 
 2:214 
 
 
 Ortloff, George Jacob m. 
 
 
 2; 206 
 
 Christiana Wcisinsel 
 
 2:213 
 
 
 Crtloff, Gracio M. m, 
 
 
 1O57 
 
 Liner Clark 
 
 2:214 
 
 1 1 : 357 
 
 Ortloff, Jacob J. m, 
 
 
 
 Eliza Batrell 
 
 2:214 
 
 
 Ortloff, Lillic B, 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:277 
 
 Crtloff, Loving Joy 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:277, 1:280 
 
 Crtloff, Margaret Tholroa 
 
 2:214 
 
 
 Crtloff, Sophia E. 
 
 2:214 
 
 2:71 
 
 Ortloff, Thcta 
 
 2:214 
 
 
 Ortloff, Vorday 0. m. 
 
 
 1:45 
 
 Sari r-iichardson 
 
 2:214 
 
 1:231 
 
 Csbcrn, Rowona 1-IcConncll 
 
 2:140 
 
 1:175 
 
 Osborn, Sholby m. 
 
 
 1:250 
 
 Lucry Pearl McConnoll 
 
 2:140 
 
 Mi 
 
 Ossenfort, John 
 
 1:152 
 
 2 : 314 
 
 Cstiloc 
 
 1:105 
 
 1:148 
 
 Otter, Fayno 
 
 1:68 
 
 It 148 
 
 Ottin-cr, Flora m 
 
 
 1:148 
 
 Janes Loo 
 
 2:134 
 
 1:28? 
 
 Ouens , n 
 
 
 1|279 
 
 Mary A. Renfrc 
 
 2:277 
 
 1:243, 1:274 
 
 Owens, S. J. 
 
 1:169 
 
 2:321 
 
 Circr.s, Edna n. 
 
 
 1:103, 1:173 
 
 Charles Z. Meyers 
 
 2:172 
 
 1:290, 1:291 
 
 Owens , Jessie m. 
 
 
 1:171 
 
 Karri c K. Harper 
 
 2:72 
 
 2:321 
 
 Owens , Mrs. n. 
 
 
 1:103 
 
 John Carver 
 
 2:41 
 
 2:321 
 
 G T J'c i" s C s o -* 1 r 
 
 1:173 
 
 
 CT7CH5, R. 11. 
 
 1:2?4 
 
 2 : 321 
 
 Cwcns, R. M. 
 
 1:243 
 
 1:174 
 
 Owens, Vanfroy 
 
 1:23 
 
 1:169 
 
 Ozari- Colloro 
 
 1(212 
 
 inc 2 : 3JO 
 
 
 
 2:350 
 
 F G T Cl'/o 
 
 1:189 
 
 
 Painter, Anna n , 
 
 
 2:350 
 
 JMlian TeT/cll 
 
 2:215
 
 TIDEX: BADE CCUIITY HISTORY 
 
 Pago 65 
 
 Painter, Bettio 
 Painter, Emr.ia 
 Pair-tor family 
 Painter, George 
 Painter, J, II, m, 
 
 Wtllio G. i 7 calc 
 Painter, Jaries 
 Painter, Jane 
 Painter, John 
 Faintor, Johr. n, 
 
 Rachael I'.cDaniel 
 Payntor, John II. 
 Painter, Lueretia 
 Paintor, Susan 
 Painter, ".-JUlian 
 Paragon School 
 
 Parker, 
 Parker, 
 Parker, 
 Parker, J. C. 
 Parker, Rev. 
 
 F. 1:1^3, 
 
 Parkinson, Elizabeth 
 Parkinson, John D, 
 Parkinson, Judge 
 Parks, Cora rn. 
 
 James Z. Crutcher 
 Parnell, A. I, r-i. 
 
 Annie L. Shipley 
 Parnell, rrr.nk 
 Parnell, Napoleon 
 Parnell , Priscilla m. 
 
 Henry Sullivan 
 Parr.ell, Raleigh E. 
 Parris, John E. 
 Pa r ri s , Jon a th .on 
 Parsonage, ".'.3. 
 Parsons , Davi d 
 
 1:129, 
 
 1:3^2, 
 
 2215 
 2:215 
 2:215 
 2:215 
 
 2:202 
 2:215 
 
 2t215 
 2:215 
 
 2:215 
 
 1:75 
 2: 216 
 2s215 
 2:215 
 1:279 
 1:230 
 1:2-3C 
 1:277 
 1:230 
 1 ;2 31 
 1:131 
 1:2 51 
 2:332 
 
 1:359 
 
 2:311 
 1:103 
 1:103 
 
 1:351 
 2:311 
 1:32 
 1 : 32 
 1:56 
 1 : 81 
 
 - !1 
 
 Krs. 3ird Miller 
 Patterson, Alexander m. 
 
 ZHzaboth Mitchell 
 Patterson, Alice X. 
 Patterson, Andrew 
 Patterson, Ann iiliza in. 
 
 Hc.-.ry McIIillcr. 
 y Patterson, Archibald Clinton 
 
 Louisa Speight 
 
 Larah I'. Tan:rLng 
 ?J+to~son, Arthur J. 
 Patterson, Birdie m. 
 
 Ray GLiac 
 > Patterson, Be sa Harvey ;r.. 
 
 Irs. Lcvoda I'ood Gl.assccck 
 
 2:213 
 2:221 
 
 2:1119 
 
 Patterson, Dote m, 
 
 
 Zlbcrt Kirby 
 
 2:21 
 
 Patterson, Zlizaboth 
 
 2:222 
 
 Patterson, Floy Lorena 
 
 2:216 
 
 Patterson , Frank 
 
 2:21c 
 
 Patterson, Glenn 
 
 1:280 
 
 Patterson, Henry m. 
 
 
 Sarah Ann Adamson 
 
 2:222 
 
 Patterson, Kovard 
 
 2:216 
 
 Patterson, Ida m. 
 
 
 John ./iison 
 
 2:224 
 
 Patterson, J. D. m. 
 
 
 Mar ;arct Trailer 
 
 1:107 
 
 $ Pctf.rson, J. R, rc, 
 
 
 2.ffio Ha^cman 
 
 2:217 
 
 -'- Patterson, James D. m. 
 
 
 ' f a:":aret I. Trailer 
 
 2:22C 
 
 Fatt-: son, Jane 
 
 2:222 
 
 Fattei^^n, John 
 
 1:167 
 
 Patterson, John A. m. 
 
 
 i-'ary 3onningtcn 
 
 2:217 
 
 Pat "person, John A. & Mary L. 
 
 
 
 2:22' 
 
 Patterson , John Lester 
 
 2:216 
 
 : :f Patterson, John Me m. 
 
 
 Sarah Dcercn 
 
 2:221 
 
 * Patterson, Mr. & Mrs, John I 
 
 Ic 
 
 f 
 
 2:37^ 
 
 Patterson, John W. 
 
 2:21< 
 
 Patterson, Joseph N. 
 
 2:22C 
 
 Patterson, Lam s 
 
 2:217 
 
 Patterson, Lydia 
 
 2:222 
 
 Patterson , Mr.ggic 
 
 2:222 
 
 Patterson, Mary T. m. 
 
 
 John M. Jones 1:107, 
 
 2:227 
 
 Patterson, Melissa Ellen m. 
 
 'ssac Cra-wfcrd 
 Patterson, Narcissa m. 
 
 Tr.cmas 'I^cConnoll 
 
 ^Ldric^c Miller 
 Patterson, I;'ova m. 
 
 2:22( 
 
 rattorson, Paul D. 
 Patterson, Rebecca m 
 
 Gibson Stockton 
 Patterson, Ruby R. 
 ?at-cfrr,on, Silas 
 pi.t. rson, Thomas 
 
 2:2r. 
 
 m, 
 
 2:30 
 2:217 
 2:22: 
 1:8". 
 
 P-iT,cnrson, Tr-y 2:21< 
 
 pp.1 tor s:n, Vllliam H 
 
 Mollio Cotner 
 Patterson, Villian P 
 
 I. >ttic Huff nan 
 Patterson, l.^.lliarri Washington 
 
 2i22( 
 Pr-i ': r , Zl-ixaboth n. 
 
 Charles Daifh 1:363, 1:36 
 Pat ton, "ollio Ii28f 
 
 2:22f 
 2:17"
 
 INDEX: DADE OCUIiTY HISTORY 
 
 Page. 66 
 
 Pawling, Henry 
 pawlinrr, Susan m. 
 
 Richard C. Davis 
 Pawling, IJilliam 
 Payno, m. 
 
 Amanda Scott 
 Payno, Aur.t Amanda 
 Payne, Frcizc & 
 Payne, Lucinda m. 
 
 Michael Grisham 
 Payne, P., D. 1:216, 1252, 
 Payne, S. A, 1:252, It2l6, 
 
 2:4 
 2:4 
 
 1:283 
 1290 
 2:291 
 
 2: 61 
 
 1:259 
 1:259 
 
 2:61 
 1:71 
 1:200 
 
 1:293, 2:309, 2:337 
 Payne, Samuel A. 
 Poach tree 
 Pearso, Dr. 
 Pearson, m, 
 
 Virginia lack 
 Pearson, m. 
 
 Grace E, Hi grains 
 Pearson, F. P.. 
 Pearson, 3 Irs. Tillie 
 Pedal cord, T. H. 
 Pedro, Capt. 
 Peeler, Mary m. 
 
 Nathaniel Eaton Youn<* 2(381 
 Peer Pros. 1:224 
 
 Pelts, Benjamin m. 
 
 Christina Hclmes 
 Pelts, Gladys 
 Polts , John '.Tesl sy 
 polts, Martha m. 
 
 Ed BroTm 2:228 
 
 Pelts, Pleasant 2:223 
 
 Pelts, Reuben Timothy 2:228 
 
 pelts, Snith 1:50, 2:243 
 
 Polts, ;'. S. 2:69 
 
 Polts, ':L S. m. 
 
 Mary Florence Carlock Smith 
 
 1:336 
 y Felts, V.llliair. S. m. 
 
 Eliza. Sanders 
 Fomberton, B. C. 
 .? Forabortcn, Benjamin C. m, 
 
 Charity 'far cum 2:226 
 Fomborton, Benjamin F. 2:227 
 Ponberton, Byron Craip; 2:223 
 Pomberton, Delia 3. 2:227 
 Pomberton, Dec 1:51 
 
 Pomborton, 3. l>, r. , 
 
 Elisabeth Craif 
 Pomberton, Eli "a ;"ar~aret 
 Pomberton , Hi sabcth Kitc- 
 Pomberton, U'canah E. 
 Pomberton, .jlthcl I,, m. 
 
 Kilas 1. Loo 
 Pomberton , Gladys 
 Pomberton, Henry 133 
 
 Fomborton, J. C. 
 I-cmbertcn, John m, 
 
 Rosana McConnell 
 Per.bcrton, John S. 1:1*. 
 Por.bsrton, Leo 
 Pcir.ccrtcn, Leon H. m. 
 
 Abbie '.,'. Wike 
 I- ember ten, I!ary 3i, 
 
 Arthur Franklin Nixon 
 Per.bcrton, Leon Herbert 
 Pcmborton Mill 
 Femborton 
 
 Pcmberton, 
 F ember tons 
 I endel , '.-."ary m . 
 _->c".!Jar.D n Harper 
 
 Per.r. , I'artha m. 
 'L^vTLs Soain 
 
 1: 51 
 
 2:211 
 
 -, 1:251 
 
 2:228 
 
 2:227 
 
 2:210 
 
 2:228 
 
 1:71 
 
 2:228 
 
 2:212 
 1:276 
 2:227 
 2:210 
 1:236 
 
 1:35, 
 
 2.69 
 
 1:36 
 
 2:321 
 
 I'.er.fro 2:273 
 Fcr.r., Jilliam 1:23, 1:24, 1:29 
 Fer.n, ~,111iam 1:249, 1:257, 2.2733 
 J^r.-., Villiar:, eld residence 
 
 f 1:184 
 
 Penr.s 1:64 
 
 Pcnnsbcro Cemetery 1:60 
 
 Pennybackor , Ilrs. 1:192 
 
 I-cnrcd, Da '.-id m. 
 
 Maucc Villcr 2:164 
 
 Ponred, Ernestine 2:184 
 
 I oncer, Rev. 1:66 
 
 lenccr, Valentine 1:129, 1:293 
 I o pi nbri nk , Fr ad m . 
 
 Mary Hoddc 2 : 91 
 
 Perlans, Ames Hayi^ard 2:7c 
 
 Perkins, Dr. 1:72 
 
 Jerkins, 7. *I. m. 
 
 Ir.a Hay.rard 
 Pcrldns, Ombra I'arion 
 Fcr'-ins, S. H. 
 Fcr?.atti, Xiss PJOSO 
 icrrv, Mrs. 
 Fcri-ym.ir, Tilman B. 
 
 2:76 
 2:76 
 1:141 
 1:203 
 1:289 
 1:81 
 1:206 
 
 1:362
 
 INDEX: DAL:: COUKTY HISTORY 
 
 Petty, Kate u. 
 Samuel 7J. Shaw 
 Petty, Sarah ICatherine 
 Potty, .;. L 1 . 
 Phelps, Col. John F. 
 
 2:315 
 2:303 
 
 2:308 
 
 Pirtlc, I'rs. Kollio 
 pirtlo, Sanford 
 Fir tie, Vfi.lli.im 
 Pisgah Church 
 
 1:208 
 1:104 
 1:104 
 1:135 
 
 Ihillips, Taylor 
 
 1:275 
 
 Pi tcai rn , Alexander 
 
 1:65 
 
 Phillipson, . Charles 
 
 1:278 
 
 Pitts, Barney 
 
 1:81 
 
 Phillipson, Louise 
 
 1:280 
 
 Pitts, John D. 
 
 1:79 
 
 Pickett, A. '!. & Polly 
 
 2:230 
 
 Pitts, Rev, 
 
 1:124 
 
 Pickett, Dolly m. 
 
 
 Flaco , Miss m . 
 
 
 J. C. Clopton 
 
 2:231 
 
 Albert Davis 
 
 2.5 
 
 Pic!:ett, Frances n. 
 
 
 Pleasant Hill School 1:276, 
 
 1:281 
 
 C. L. Zcifjler 
 
 2:231 
 
 Flcasrnt Valley School 
 
 
 Pickctt, He 1 ?, r., 
 
 
 1:278, 
 
 1:280 
 
 Frod '-.ells 
 
 2:231 
 
 Planner , Rev . 
 
 1:151 
 
 Pickott, J. :.:. 
 
 lil-SP 
 
 ice, Albert 2:233, 
 
 2:236 
 
 jpickstt, Jair.cs m. m, 
 
 
 / Fee, .'.rthur 7r ; , 
 
 
 Ca thar 1 no '."nderuood 
 
 
 Viclc ioer 
 
 2:234 
 
 Sarah ,i. (Davis) Hosldns 
 
 2:230 
 
 2:233, 
 
 2:236 
 
 Pickctt, John 
 
 1:330 
 
 Foe, Frs, Arthur 
 
 1:206 
 
 Pickett, Lou n. 
 
 
 * i oc be ys and pony f 
 
 1:312 
 
 John ;.'. Eray 
 
 2s 231 
 
 
 
 Fickott, Folly ru 
 
 
 ice, D. I.. 
 
 1:277 
 
 Oliver Grandprs 
 
 2:231 
 
 *Foc , L. L. i f.mdly f 
 
 1.30^ 
 
 Pickctt, Robert I,, 
 
 2:231 
 
 -'= ioc, David Lee m. 
 
 
 Pickctt School 
 
 1:276 
 
 Ilary I cor 
 
 2:235 
 
 1:281, 
 
 1:330 
 
 
 2:233 
 
 Fickott, '!. 7. 
 
 1:279 
 
 Foe , Dclrr.ar 
 
 2:235 
 
 Pickett, :.allian 
 
 2:231 
 
 - - ^ TV /IT' IT 1 nr> 
 
 r U-. , . (O;-;c!.Z jiJ-J-OJl 
 
 2:236 
 
 I-idceck, J. II. 
 
 1:156 
 
 ioc, F. I'., n. 
 
 
 1:179, 
 
 1:251 
 
 Sarah Ann Russell 
 
 2.237 
 
 Piapponcriiih, Frod 
 
 1:276 
 
 F n e, :>s. Fern 
 
 1:203 
 
 Piorcc, Dell 
 
 1:143 
 
 i oc , ! rank m. 
 
 
 I*icrcc, "''a*" '"! i'i 
 
 1 : 51 
 
 Fern Roolc 
 
 2:235 
 
 Fierce, Mo-r.rd 1:143, 
 
 1:144 
 
 ioc, Hadlo-y Albert 
 
 2:235 
 
 pierce, T ".c-'r.i"d m. 
 
 
 roc, "ubert Austin 
 
 2:236 
 
 :\ary "ocsv.ian 
 
 2:2',3 
 
 * Foe, J. K. f 
 
 2:353 
 
 Fierce, '/.ary C, 
 
 1:143 
 
 .' Feu , J , H. m. 
 
 
 Pierce, I'iry 7. 
 
 1:143 
 
 Laura Fuqua 
 
 2:237 
 
 Fierce, 'inr.ic 
 
 1:1^ 
 
 
 2:39 
 
 iicrcc, Hlnr.Lo .1. 
 
 
 i-e-, j. ?:. 
 
 2.49 
 
 '.Till: a/: !;. i-r-ston 
 
 2:2'O 
 
 i oe , John .7. m. 
 
 
 ricrce, S'.ican n. 
 
 
 ; 'a til da Ann Ferguson 
 
 2:232 
 
 Charles I- . Foyers 
 
 ? , 1 9 't 
 
 FOO, John 7. 2:233, 
 
 2:236 
 
 Pie^sen, Fred A. 
 
 1:249 
 
 i .""C , I eon a 
 
 2:39 
 
 Pile, Dutch 
 
 1:105 
 
 Fee , I conn. F. n. 
 
 
 Pilj;ri-.n 3chc:.l 1:276, 
 
 1 :2'"u 
 
 '.-J^K rr;: l-ioorc 
 
 2:233 
 
 Filld nj^ton, Florence m. 
 
 
 I <-,r ( ;>.rion 
 
 2:39 
 
 Jane:- j'-rtovi Friar 
 
 2:33 
 
 Fee, :;r.ry Lee 
 
 2.236 
 
 rilkin-'l.on, Tra n. 
 
 
 F' c , ":-!ary Lcrrna 
 
 2:235 
 
 Iva Fc-'rcli Clean 
 
 2 319 
 
 r'-c , rcith C-retella n. 
 
 
 Pin-, . F .-i ".l.-i." 
 
 1 103 
 
 T .; 'yd :-:.-rris 
 
 2:235 
 
 Fip'c? r. , L . r : . 
 
 
 : c, ' ::. Sarah 1:206, 
 
 1:207 
 
 :/-l.-i k. r-i^^ln^trn 
 
 1 3"' 5 
 
 Fee, ' --. 7ida 1:206, 
 
 1:203 
 
 1 ipki r., Jo"C'j' '. n 
 
 ] ?05 
 
 i"., ... !-.. 1:249, 
 
 1:250 
 
 rink; ri, . 1 
 
 ". ; I r 
 
 * i-e, ;/. ' . ^ vrifc 
 
 1 : 296 
 
 4 ippin" r , Dari ol 
 
 1 -/O 
 
 Fee, : : " ] r- ; "olcon 
 
 2:235
 
 INDEX I DADZ OOUN7Y HISTORY 
 
 Poe, Iftllie Marion m, 
 
 Alfrod Long 2:238 
 
 Poc, Jud^o "Mliam J?. m. 
 
 Louisa Cecil 
 
 (Sarah ". (!ia.*npton) './atson 
 
 2:232 
 
 2:234, 2:235 
 
 Poindcxtcr, A. M. 1:230, 1:310 
 Poindcxtcr, Dorothy Clom 2:241 
 Poindexter. 2ffio 2:239 
 
 Poindoxtcr Furniture 1:233 
 
 Poindexter, "ugh 1:281 
 
 Poindexter, Hu^h 2:239 
 
 Poindoxter, J. R. 1:170, 1:173 
 Poindcxtcr, J. T. m. 
 
 Mary Gates 2:240 
 
 ioindexter, Jarcos R. m. 
 
 Veda Taylor 
 P oi nclcxte r , K . F . 
 
 Poindcxtcr, Leslie 
 Poi ndcxte r , I "ami e m . 
 
 Cce I'udcpeth 
 Poindextor, Montr, n, 
 
 Vida Taylor 
 Poindexter, Monte 
 Poindcxtcr, i/'onto 
 Poindoxter, Ray 
 Poindexter, Roy C. r 
 
 Pearl Bishon 
 
 2:239 
 1:106 
 
 1:173, 1:174 
 2:?. 39 
 
 2 
 
 : 
 1:281 
 
 Poindexter, Mrs. Thomas 
 
 Poindexter, 'fi-llian 
 Poindexter, ".frill am B. 
 Polara, Jol'Ji 
 
 Belle Screws 
 Pollard, A. M. m. 
 
 Jane Harris 
 Pollard, Ar]a May 
 Pollard, G. ... 
 i-cllard, "-. K. 
 Poll.-rd, J. :.o loll 
 Pollard, Vclna 
 Pollard, ',*Ll.ford K, m. 
 
 Zva A. ica^r 
 Polston, Charles m. 
 
 ousar. D-vi- 
 r cist on, -I. :;. 
 Polstcn, Mrs. John 
 PC cl , ^li z r.b ' th r; . 
 
 2:298 
 
 Page 6 
 
 Poor, I!iry in. 
 
 
 David I . Poo 
 
 2:236 
 
 poor, Viola m. 
 
 
 Arthur Poo 
 
 2:234 
 
 pope , Henry J . 
 
 1:81 
 
 Pope, Nathan K. 
 
 1:81 
 
 population, Dado Co. 1:266, 
 
 1:26? 
 
 Portor & Karbcr 
 
 1:242 
 
 i ortor , Buela m. 
 
 
 Charles E. Woody 
 
 2:37? 
 
 Porter, John C. 
 
 1:75 
 
 Porter, Luther D. 
 
 Ii75 
 
 Porter, Susan m. 
 
 
 Howard V. Cox 
 
 1:357 
 
 Pottcn^jer, David D. 
 
 1:138 
 
 Potter, Arthur m, 
 
 
 Effie Evans 2:334, 
 
 2(335 
 
 Potter, Flora m. 
 
 
 'rftlliam Thomas 
 
 2:334 
 
 I otter, George 
 
 2:335 
 
 Potter, George ra. 
 
 
 Lena 3. 'fright 
 
 2:334 
 
 Potter, H, A, lil?6, 
 
 1;179 
 
 Potter, Jack 
 
 2:335 
 
 I otter, Jo-see 
 
 151 
 
 letter, :;. V. 
 
 1:90 
 
 \ otters 
 
 1:236 
 
 Pctts , Mar jcrio m, 
 
 
 Frank Clark riann 
 
 2: 161 
 
 Pencil, Elizabeth vn. 
 
 
 Mathow McP'cak 
 
 2.151 
 
 Po-jollson, Benjamin F, 
 
 1:132 
 
 Iraddy, John H. 
 
 1:258 
 
 P r a ddy , Kari etta 
 
 1:258 
 
 Prairie School 
 
 1:280 
 
 i rater, Grace n. 
 
 
 Claude McGee 
 
 2:156 
 
 i rat-r, Rev. 1'. A. 
 
 11144 
 
 Pratt, Margaret m, 
 
 
 David G. Young 
 
 2:387 
 
 Pratt, Martha A. m. 
 
 
 George Fisher 
 
 2i3CO 
 
 Irestor., Flcsie Lucrotia m. 
 
 
 Maricn Stcinrod 
 
 2i245 
 
 rrcstcn, Harrison m. 
 
 
 Louisa Hcmbrco 
 
 2:244 
 
 r res ton, Harrison 1:35 
 
 ,1:36 
 
 P reckon, Henry 1:35 
 
 , 106 
 
 iroston, Isaac EI. 
 
 
 Susan Friar 2:28, 
 
 2:243 
 
 Ircst-on, Isaac F. 
 
 2* 243 
 
 Prost'.r. , Tsaac 1:1?0, 
 
 1:173 
 
 
 1:174 
 
 Prert,-n, Isaac 1:32, 1:35 
 
 , 1:36 
 
 Ires--:-, J. L'. 
 
 1:242 
 
 ' ir<~st-n, Jasper Newton m. 
 
 
 Josephine iicuntreo 
 
 2:244 
 
 
 2i263
 
 IND3X CADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Preston, Mary Pearl 
 Preston, Paul Pierce 
 Preston, Ruby Harrison 
 Preatcn, l&llian 
 
 Preston, IB. 11 C. 
 Preston, William M. m. 
 
 Minnio p.iorce 
 Preston, Zulah Louisa m, 
 
 John F. Ra?sdalo 2j245, 
 Price, John C. Ii58, 
 price, John C. 
 Prico, Sarah n. 
 
 Albert 3, Shipley 
 Price, Selirsa S. m. 
 
 Isaac Hcribreo 
 price, Gen. Sterling 
 Price, Gen. Is 91, 1:99, 
 1:100, 
 
 Price' s Ar.iij" 
 Price, W. A. 
 Price, 'i/LlliuTn 
 Price, 1 71 111 am C. 
 Prico \\11 ' s 
 Friddy, bcnjanin A. m. 
 
 Nancy Jane Scott 
 Priddy, Benjamin F, 
 Priddy, Elisabeth F. n, 
 
 Goor^e Hoovor 
 Friddy, John Daniel 
 Friddy, Jchn "I. m. 
 
 Nancy Harris 2:248, 
 2:249, 
 
 2:245 
 2:244 
 2:245 
 2:139 
 2:244 
 
 2 1 243 
 
 2:263 
 , 1:68 
 1:251 
 
 2:311 
 
 Friddy, Thomas J. 
 #Friddy, \J. P. n. 
 
 Louisa 2. ;c -ll-.r 
 Priddy, ".."Lilian Bryan 
 Fries, 7red. 
 Frir.or, ^jcvid 
 i ri tehar^s 
 Prrbato Court 
 Froctcr, Re.-, Tor. 
 proviso, I.'rs. Tda 
 Frovin, i> . C. 
 
 Pucl.ott , I'hcrui': 
 Fuclcott, I* 1 . -r,as }}. 
 
 i'urdy, Jc'-oil 
 
 I ur c -;1 , ^ J : xr.ndor n . 
 
 I uraol, "..'illiav. 
 Pyott, J hn J. 
 
 2:2^8 
 2:251 
 
 2:251 
 2:251 
 
 2:249 
 2:251 
 
 Page 69 
 
 Pyland, Denjarnin 
 
 2: 25 '4 
 
 Fyland , Ben jsmin m. 
 
 
 Anna Coplin 
 
 2:25A 
 
 Pyland, Bonne tt m. 
 
 
 Elizabeth Fyland 
 
 2:125 
 
 2:252, 
 
 2:2^ 
 
 Fylr.nd, Bennett 
 
 1:51 
 
 Fyland, Ecrton 
 
 2:251: 
 
 Fylarcl, Billy 
 
 2.25^ 
 
 Fyland, jlakloy 
 
 2:254 
 
 Pyiand, Bluford 
 
 2:254 
 
 I'yland, Brandf'ord 
 
 2 1254 
 
 Pylr.nd, Branson 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fylr-nd, Britten 
 
 2:254 
 
 I yland , Buckston 
 
 2:254 
 
 I-yland, Carney 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyl?in'", Cc-lia 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland, Charity 
 
 2:254 
 
 pylr.nd, Clarinda A. m. 
 
 
 '.'. L. Loe 
 
 2:252 
 
 i ylar.d , Cloo 
 
 2:254 
 
 iylar.d, Cullen 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland, Delitha 
 
 2:254 
 
 iyland, Elizabeth 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland, IHizabeth m. 
 
 
 Fcnnott Pyland 
 
 2:125 
 
 2252, 
 
 2:254 
 
 iyland, Umalino A. m. 
 
 
 J. C. C-albriith 
 
 2,253 
 
 Pyland, Janes 
 
 2:254 
 
 Pyland, James 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland , John 
 
 2:254 
 
 Iyland, Joseph L, 
 
 2:253 
 
 Fyland, Louisa Ann m, 
 
 
 Frame Blair 
 
 2:253 
 
 Pylrrnd, I-Iclissa D. m. 
 
 
 '.'i.lliam HcDanial 
 
 2:252 
 
 Iyland, Han Elizabeth m. 
 
 
 Alsie Smart 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland, Uancy 
 
 2:254 
 
 i-ylan'.", icrmolia A. m. 
 
 
 John Lyrr.an 2tl25, 
 
 2:252 
 
 Fyland, Robocca 
 
 2:254 
 
 I yl on ^ , Ro bbi n m . 
 
 
 Caroline Bell 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland , Hobbin 
 
 2:254 
 
 Fyland, Sarah P. n. 
 
 
 J \.:ror Blair 
 
 2:253 
 
 Fyla;vi, Terrcssa C. m. 
 
 
 J, M. i";outh 
 
 2:252 
 
 FyL-vrr 1 , Thcda ?. 
 
 2:253 
 
 Fylar.'. 1 , '."ul^.a J. 
 
 2:253 
 
 F-ylar.-J , Vcrnon ". 
 
 2:253 
 
 Fyland, '.<,'. J. : family f 
 
 2: 216 
 
 2:254
 
 INDEX: DADS COUNTY HT3TCR V 
 
 Page 70 
 
 Pyland, ;-,alliam Jones m. 
 
 Cora A. IJ.rby 
 Pyland, l-tnnifred 
 Pyland s 
 Pyls, Arr.a n. 
 
 Matilda Ilayvard 
 Pyle, Arti-iisia m. 
 
 William K. Pyle 2:254, 
 Pyle, B. A. 1:165, 
 
 Pyle, Benjamin 2:116, 
 
 Pyle, Syren 
 Pyle, C. C. 
 Pyle, Mrs. C. D. 
 
 irnr.a Hajrrard 
 iyle, Carter in. 
 
 Sarah Grant 
 iyle, Carter S. 
 Pyle, Carter o. 
 Pyle, Claudius L, 
 i-yle, Ccrtis 
 Pylo, David 
 iyle, David 
 iyle, iihnr 
 Pyle, Eileen 
 Pyle, 'Hr.er ". 
 
 Pyle, Lake ~. 
 
 Samuel r armor 
 iyle, Loandcr 
 lyle, Leslie C. 
 
 i<cro Stradlcy 
 Pyle, Leslie C. 
 iyle, Lc-Jis K, 
 i yl ? , Li svra 
 
 2:75 
 
 2:258 
 2:25? 
 2:254 
 2:259 
 1:277 
 1:204 
 1:205 
 1:253 
 
 1:47 
 
 2:23 
 
 2:23 
 1:167 
 
 / Pyle, Sheridan Byron 
 Ma tie Underwood 
 
 1:237, 
 
 Pylo, Sheridan 3. 
 
 iylc, Sherman B. 
 i'yle, Syr a Miss 
 
 Pylo, T. J. 
 Pyle, Thclrna 
 Pyle, Thor.as 
 xylc, 'J. K. 1:113, 
 1:239, 
 
 Pyle, Mrs. ',7. K. 
 iyle, William 
 
 '.r.Dlian n. 
 
 m. 
 
 2:258 
 
 1:238, 2:255 
 1:3 
 1(238 
 1:133 
 1:182 
 2:259 
 1:238 
 
 1:164, 
 
 1:252, 
 
 1:236 
 i;253 
 
 1:57 
 1:140 
 
 y 
 
 2:254 
 
 2:16 
 ' 1:77 
 
 2:254 
 
 1:237, 2:258 
 f 1:273 
 
 2:255, 2:259 
 1:236 
 
 Quarles, Noraa 1:274 
 
 Quarrels, Sarah Ellen m, 
 
 Mount Etna Morris 2:197 
 
 Quarrels, Thcmas 2:197 
 
 Quo en , L uc i he 2:276 
 
 Queen, R. i . rn. 
 
 Loom. Renfro 2:"7n 
 
 Queen, Vcrncn 
 Quick, J. T. 
 Quick, Jessie m, 
 
 Rcy George Gregory 2:66 
 
 Qui 
 
 1:252, 1:253 
 
 1:232 
 1:170, 1:171 
 
 I. "Buckner 
 
 2:260, 2:262 
 Bertha 2:26l
 
 BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Ragsdalc, Dick 1:103 
 
 Ragsdalc, Elizabeth ra. 
 
 V. H. Snoddy 2-.261 
 
 Rarsdalo fanily 1:36 
 
 Ragsdalo, Franlc m, 
 
 Mary HcGoc 2:155 
 
 Ragsdalc, "oo:'gc m, 
 
 Kate Cowan 2i26l 
 
 Ragsdalc, Harriot A. m. 
 
 Samuel ..111 am Cox 
 
 1:355, 2:260 
 
 Ragsdalo, Harriott 2:262 
 Ragsdalc, Harrison 2:260 
 Ragsdalc homestead It 355 
 Rapsdalc, Howard 1:3, 1:231 
 1:232, 1:233, 1:252, 1:289 
 Ragsdalo, r-o.rord m. 
 
 IILlcr. Finley 2:2^0 
 
 Ragsdalc, Howard f 1:40 
 Ra-sdalo, ;>s. Howard 1:14R 
 Ragsdalo, J. D. 1:5]. 
 
 Ragsdalc, Jane n. 
 
 Alex Ilorris 
 Ragsdalc, John D. 
 Ragsrialo, John F. m. 
 
 Zulah Louisa 1 roston 2:262 
 2:245, 2:261 
 
 Ragsdalc, Jchn Lynn 2:263 
 Pugsd-il--. , Josephine Elizabeth 
 Ragsdalc, Joshua 1:32,21255 
 
 1:38 
 
 Ragsdalo, Joshua 
 Ragodalc, Joahur. & Sarah 
 Ragsdalc, Joshua m, 
 
 Sarah Ir.ruor 
 Ragsd ale , Juani ta m. . 
 
 Stewart 
 
 Ragsdalc,, Lula n. 
 
 Charier; ?.yan 
 Rogadalc, Sarah Ann n. 
 
 C. C. Hcl.cmore 2:260, 
 Ragsdalc, T/ior.-as 2:260 
 
 Ragsdalc, To;i 1:105 
 
 Rag.-dalo, : .;. P. 1:51 
 
 Randal o, '..illiam A. 2:261 
 
 Railroar 1 1:217 
 
 Railnat', Atlantic & lacific 
 
 'i lrn.- 
 
 Railroad, K. C, & Memphis 
 
 Railroad, Memphis 
 Raincy, Alico n. 
 
 Jarr.cs S. Marshall 
 Rainey, "nos m. 
 
 /jnanda Northington 
 Raincy, Matilda m. 
 
 R. M, Snith 
 Rair.ey, Minnio m. 
 
 Eli. sha Dodson 
 Rar.sey, R. S. 
 Ramsey, P.cv. R. S, 
 Randall 
 Randall, J. !v, 
 Randall, John './. 1:139, 
 
 Ranidn, J. I iT , 
 Rankir. , J, T. 
 Ranlcii, Johr. % Polly 
 Rankin, Jchn ?!. Ii25 
 
 1: 67, 1:129, 
 Rank'.r. , 1'ar^arot 
 Ran kin , Tom 
 Rar.kir., '.!. II, 
 R^nir.n, ;,'.:/. 
 Raubingr;r, Alma 
 Raubingcr, Anton m. 
 
 Kathorinr Adi or 
 Raubin^cr Columbia 
 Raubingor, ULlis 
 Raubingor, Smile 3. 
 Raubingcr, Jiinna m. 
 
 Girist Zimmorman 
 Rafbi n gcr , I.ydi a 
 Raubirgerj, Mary m. 
 
 Dmil Jentsch 
 Raubingor'Mill 
 Raubinir-jr, i-a'alino 
 Raubingor, './alter 
 Ra ubi n g o r , \-n. 11 i am 
 
 1:226 
 1:15 
 
 2:165 
 2 1 165 
 2:165 
 
 2:165 
 
 1:178 
 1:125 
 
 1:136 
 
 Raubin~or, ; /illiam m. 
 
 Mary Kcnnioh 
 Ra ubi n g c r , Vfi. Hi am 
 Rairhauser, Anna 
 Rauhauscr, Clara n. 
 
 David Griffith 
 Rai ;h a u s o r , Cl a r a 
 Ila T .7h".uscr, Caroline m, 
 
 '.iilliam Tax. 7i or 
 Ra".7ha;i3or , David m. 
 
 Anr.a ilirie Dlossor 
 
 1:227, 
 
 2:265, 
 
 1:150 
 1:132 
 1:109 
 1:129 
 , 1:33 
 2:188 
 1:129 
 1:67 
 Ie33 
 1:129 
 2:265 
 
 2:264 
 2:265 
 2:265 
 2:264 
 
 2:264 
 2:265 
 
 2:264 
 1:232 
 2 1 265 
 2:265 
 
 1:144 
 1:275 
 
 2:263 
 
 2:104 
 2:267 
 
 2:266 
 2t266 
 
 2:266 
 
 2:266 
 2 1 266 
 1:215 
 
 2:266 
 2:265
 
 INDEX i DADZ COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Fago ?2 
 
 Rawhausor, Jeroma Leo Jr. 
 
 2:26? 
 
 Ronck, J. A. 1:223 
 
 Rauhausor, John Gair.boll 
 
 2:26? 
 
 Rcnfro 1:28? 
 
 Rawhauser, Lula 
 
 2:266 
 
 Rcnfro, Absalom 1:32, 2:2?1 
 
 Rawhausor, Mrs. 
 
 1:19?. 
 
 Ji Ronfro, Absalom n. 
 
 Rawhauser, '.5. Hi am 3. 
 
 2:266 
 
 i-'ary I'cnn 2: 2? 3 
 
 Ray, John 
 
 1:103 
 
 * Renfrew, Absalom & wife f 1:184 
 
 Ray, Jin 
 
 1:103 
 
 Ronfro. App 1:35 
 
 Ray Spring School 1:2?5, 
 
 1:281 
 
 Renfro, Artie 2:2?1 
 
 Roa, Rev, T' , G. 
 
 1:148 
 
 Rcnfro, Bill 2:2?1 
 
 Read, A. '.J. 
 
 1:27? 
 
 Renfro, C audo 2:2?9 
 
 Ready, John A. 
 
 1:129 
 
 Renfro, Clyde 2:2?3 
 
 1:152, 
 
 1:218 
 
 Ronfro, Dr.vo 2:2?? 
 
 ?oagsn. m 
 
 
 Renfro, Dcllic L. 2:269 
 
 Gerard 
 
 2 : 349 
 
 Rcnfro, T 2mmott A. 2:2?5, 2:2?6 
 
 Reagan, rarrarot m. 
 
 
 Rcnfro, T^'nost 2:2?9 
 
 Davi.u 1 7adolo 
 
 2:34Q 
 
 Renfro, F. M. 1:21? 
 
 Robekah Lodjo Mo. 239 
 
 1:17? 
 
 Rcnfrc family 1:3^ 
 
 Robman, Fran!" J. r.i. 
 
 
 Renfro, Fcrcst K, 2:269 
 
 Rosa Kay Lee 
 
 2:134 
 
 Rcnfrc, Goor^e A. 2:2?? 
 
 Robman, Ross m. 
 
 
 Rcnfro, Hazel 2;2?1 
 
 Etta Ice 
 
 2:134 
 
 Renfro, J.C.E, 1:289, 129C 
 
 Rector, m. 
 
 
 '^ Rcnfro, J.C.B., Dr. m. 
 
 David Tackott 
 
 2: ?6 
 
 Manoy T . D. Montgomery 2t2?? 
 
 Rector, m. 
 
 
 * Ilcnfro, Dr. J.C.B. ~ f 120C 
 
 Dr. C. F. Wilson 
 
 2:76 
 
 Rcnfro, J. K. 1:173,1:174, 1:175 
 
 Rector, C. Z. 
 
 1:279 
 
 Rcnfro , Jirrmy 2 : 27 r < 
 
 Rector, Grl^sby n. 
 
 
 Rcnfrc, Joe 1:35, 1:10 
 
 Angelina Butler 2:9, 
 
 2: ?6 
 
 Rcnfro, John 2:2?? 
 
 Rector, Harriot Adelia m. 
 
 
 Rerifrc, John Absalom 2:2?f 
 
 Albert C. T -Iayward 
 
 2:76 
 
 Rnnfro, John F. 2:268, 2:2?^: 
 
 Roctor, J. A. HI. 
 
 
 Rcnfro, John N. 2:2?? 
 
 Mollic Taylor 
 
 2:8? 
 
 Rcnfro, Joseph 2:2?i: 
 
 Roctor , Kart 
 
 1:51- 
 
 " f Runfrc, Joseph H. m. 
 
 Rector, Martin Nancy 
 
 2:10? 
 
 Mary J. Kcrrick 
 
 Roctor, Mary 5. n. 
 
 
 Zmma C. (Harper) Cochran 2:2?1 
 
 John M. Jonos 
 
 
 2:4C 
 
 William C. Jonos 
 
 2:10? 
 
 * Ronfro, Joseph H., wife, and 
 
 Roctor, Maud 
 
 1:280 
 
 residence f 1:24^ 
 
 Rector, Sarah Jane m. 
 
 
 Rcnfro, L. A. 1:2?^ 
 
 LOTT.S C. Dun?.way 2:9, 
 
 2:?6 
 
 Ronfro, L. '^ . 2:2?' 
 
 Rode , Ho man 
 
 1:152 
 
 Ronfrc, Laura A. ra. 
 
 Rodman, LOT /is 
 
 1:163 
 
 J-\r.es (Harvc) Fuqua 
 
 Redvri.no, C. C. n. 
 
 
 2:40, 2:2?: 
 
 Dora HcPcak 
 
 2:151 
 
 Rcnfrc, Leon Sanders 2:2?i 
 
 Rood, E. Z. 
 
 1:16? 
 
 Rcnfro, Lcona m, 
 
 Rood, Jacob 
 
 1:32 
 
 R. P. ^ucen 2:2?5, 2:2?' 
 
 Rood, p. J. 
 
 1:124 
 
 Rcnfro, Leslie 2:26; 
 
 Reed, S. H. 
 
 1:173 
 
 R-mfro, LciTis 1:35, 197, Isl^ 
 
 Rooce, S. R. Rev. 
 
 1:149 
 
 1:113, 1:174, 1:170, 1:17' 
 
 Rood, T. L. 
 
 1:105 
 
 1:173, 1:20?, 2.99, 2:24. 
 
 Register, I'ar^iret m. 
 
 
 2:2?2, 2:2?4, 2:290, 2:37" 
 
 John Robertson 
 
 2:288 
 
 ,,= Rcnfro, Lewis r. . 
 
 Roich, ili 
 
 1:226 
 
 Hollio Moore Finlcy 
 
 Reich, Pina r. . 
 
 
 Mary E. Leslie 2:26 
 
 Goorso A. ^ass 
 
 2:51 
 
 1:28 
 
 Roiloy, A. R. 
 
 1:165 
 
 * Renfro, Lewis f 1:13 
 
 Roitz, L. D. 
 
 1:215 
 
 * Rcnfrc, Lewis f 1:4:
 
 INDSXi BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 73 
 
 Ronfro, Le'.Jis A. 
 
 2276 
 
 Richey, A. L. 
 
 1:276 
 
 Ronfro, Opt. Lewis 
 
 1:3 
 
 Richey, Y-. C. 
 
 1:135 
 
 Renfro, Lloyd 
 
 2:271 
 
 Richio, ~_. R. 
 
 1:166 
 
 Renfro, Louis A. n. 
 
 
 Riddle (toachor) 
 
 2:37 
 
 Minnie Cartiiright 
 
 2:277 
 
 Riddle, ?'r. 
 
 1:232 
 
 Ronfro, Lueilc 
 
 2:269 
 
 Ridail, Ellen Amanda m. 
 
 
 Renfro, l-iary ft. 
 
 
 John Fletcher Johnson 
 
 2:101 
 
 Cwens 
 
 2:277 
 
 * Ridail, III "i en Amanda IP.. 
 
 
 Ronfro, Hyr+le L. m. 
 
 
 Johnson f 
 
 1:176 
 
 Jacob E. Nsvrkirk 
 
 2:207 
 
 Ridgov:^.;', C. \-J. 
 
 1:167 
 
 Renf re , Myrtle 
 
 2:269 
 
 Ripgs, M. C. 
 
 1:275 
 
 Renfro, I earl m. 
 
 
 Riloy : Charles P. 
 
 2:279 
 
 William 31s or. 
 
 2:279 
 
 Riley, Charles . 
 
 2:280 
 
 Renf re, Perry C. m. 
 
 
 Riloy, T ir.ily 
 
 2:279 
 
 Lai:ra S. filler 
 
 2:271 
 
 Rile;-', Srcily n. 
 
 
 Rer.fro, rorry C. m. 
 
 
 /ij':cn V/clfe 
 
 2:280 
 
 Carrie. ?.ird 
 
 2:271 
 
 Riley, Frank 
 
 2:230 
 
 Rrnfrc, 0, }!. 
 
 1.290 
 
 Riloy i '."ca T'ell n. 
 
 
 Renf re, ^arah Price m. 
 
 
 Leonard Ball 
 
 2:280 
 
 fiu^ii i~_-?.'.iT) ton 
 
 2:276 
 
 Rilov, John 
 
 2:280 
 
 Ronfro, Shelby 1:99, 
 
 2-2.74 
 
 Riloy, John G. 
 
 1:109 
 
 Ronfro, T. Cl.ydo r. . 
 
 
 itley, John R. 
 
 
 Cora "Jlm.cro 
 
 2:271 
 
 Sarah Farmer 
 
 
 Ronfrc, T. F. 1289, 
 
 li?90 
 
 Catherine Gentry 
 
 2:279 
 
 Renfro, T. F. 
 
 2:275 
 
 Riley, Lillie Frances 
 
 2:280 
 
 Renfro, Capt. T. F. f 
 
 1:192 
 
 Riley, !'a^^ic 
 
 2:230 
 
 Ronfro, ToJ 
 
 2:279 
 
 Riloy, Rosie n. 
 
 
 Renf re , 7norvas 
 
 1:290 
 
 Charles Thomas 
 
 2:280 
 
 Renfro, Therms m. 
 
 
 Riloy, Tcrroneo 
 
 2:279 
 
 Francos L'l ack 
 
 2:277 
 
 Riloy, Terrcncc F. 
 
 2:280 
 
 Ronfro, Thomas F. m. 
 
 
 Riloy, !</. H. It 243, 
 
 1:274 
 
 Francis lack 
 
 
 iTley, Dr. 17. R. 1:233, 
 
 1:275 
 
 Lucy ". "allard 
 
 2:275 
 
 "r id. ley, vr. V/illiam R.m. 
 
 2^279 
 
 
 2:274 
 
 K.avy L. Stonhonson 
 
 
 Reynolds, Sarah m. 
 
 
 Luolia Sholton 
 
 2:2? 
 
 John I.'. :.>.lk/?r 
 
 2 : 353 
 
 Riloy, Zolnha 1:275, 
 
 2:230 
 
 Rcnr.';, Fred 
 
 1:152 
 
 Riloy, Zcra I. m. 
 
 
 Rcnnor, Bessie 
 
 1:230 
 
 M"rry Cris'.;cll 
 
 2:230 
 
 Ronnor, ! : cL' : :ij 
 
 1:274 
 
 Rin^, C. 3. 
 
 1:223 
 
 Rcr.nick, Wachi'.rrtrn m. 
 
 
 R^r.-, C. S. m. 
 
 
 All co jilliland 
 
 2:43 
 
 'lir.nie Lockard 
 
 2:281 
 
 Reynold s , > ']c v . Thoma s 
 
 1 : 24 
 
 Rir. -, 1. S . T . 
 
 
 Rhca, r;*of oss^r 
 
 1:50 
 
 Clara La T .;ronco 
 
 2:281 
 
 Rhodes, Thonr. ~ 
 
 1:34 
 
 * Rin,'", .j. 3., store f 
 
 2:376 
 
 Rico, J-'r.n 
 
 1:32 
 
 IJn-^, :lcsalio Jane 
 
 2:232 
 
 Jdco, . A. 
 
 1:.'23 
 
 Ripnlo, C. C. 
 
 1:279 
 
 Rico, :;. n. 
 
 1:275 
 
 Ritchsy, J. H. 
 
 1:276 
 
 Rich, J^onh r i. 
 
 1: 73 
 
 Ritchi j, Delia m. 
 
 
 Richard.-., ."'. ..'. ri. 
 
 
 Lr.rla C. U'l.nlde 
 
 2:370 
 
 o^r' 1 ..! u , / jro V'.TI 
 
 1:323 
 
 rdvors 
 
 1:23 
 
 Ri^harriccn, ."Jarl r.. 
 
 
 itr ark, }'.} sz 
 
 1:276 
 
 Vorday C . Ortloff 
 
 2:214 
 
 i'.ca 1 -!:, '.', L. m. 
 
 
 Richar'!"'n, iClizat-th . 
 
 
 Tar" L . '.-i F ; Is^n 
 
 2:364 
 
 John I. '."'' s 
 
 2;] 38 
 
 P.oa?'^" . hh 1] i air "' . 
 
 1:33 
 
 it' chard rr, ri , J'~hn : ' . 
 
 1 : n 60 
 
 -., i 
 
 
 
 2:214 
 
 ^T. . iv :, i.mariCJa n, 
 D-v,' 1 ;. Ycunrc 
 
 2:337 
 
 ,dcharci:;r n, '.: .rr . .-. 
 
 J- : 2 'j'i 
 
 iicb Tts, J. ,v. 
 
 1:180
 
 TMDSXi DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page ?4 
 
 Roberts, J, J. Iil6? 
 
 Roberts, Squire 1:164 
 
 Roberts, Thomas Ii79. It 81 
 
 Roberts, Fato 1:91 
 Robertson, Amanda m, 
 
 Henry Massoy 2:1 66 
 
 Robertson, Carrie 2:287 
 
 Robertson, Ellon Elvira 2:286 
 
 Robertson, Enma Bell 2:286 
 
 Robertson, Finis E. 2:28? 
 
 Robertson, Finis Elwood 2:287 
 Robertson, Harvey Newton m, 
 
 Kattic Bailey 2|286 
 Robertson, 'i-'orloy Hilton m. 
 
 Violet i-larcum 2:28? 
 
 Robertson, J. A. 2:284. 
 
 Robertson, James F. 2:285 
 
 Robertson, Job 1:103 
 Robertson, .John m, 
 
 Margaret Register 2:287 
 
 Robertson, John tf. 2:285 
 Robertson, Joseph A. m, 
 
 Laura L. Cox 2:285 
 
 Robertson, Margaret 2:287 
 Robertson, Martha Margaret 2:286 
 
 Robertson, liary Louise 2:287 
 Robertson, May m. 
 
 Clarence Rountroe 2:284, 2:28? 
 Robertson, Hilton m. 
 
 Mary Hardy 2t285 
 Robertson, Sarah Ann m. 
 
 Michael Grid sham 2:286 
 Robertson, 3amuol Francis 2:285 
 Robertson, '.fl.llian Rufus m, 
 
 Emma Van Do Venter 2:286 
 
 Robinott, Jo see 1:81 
 Robinctt, Rebecca m. 
 
 Dr. Thom.is R. Kyle 2131 
 
 Robins, Col, George W. 2:70 
 
 Robinson, C.F. 1:175 
 
 Robinson, Dorcas 1:279 
 
 Robinson, H. H. 1:168 
 
 Robinson, Capt. J, F. It 96 
 
 Robinson, John 1:105 
 Robinson, Loverna m. 
 
 William Tracy Eaton 2:12 
 
 Robinson, Kabelle 1:123 
 
 Robinson, N. S. 1:105 
 
 Robinson, ,-fi.lliwn 1:105 
 
 Rock Dale School 1:279 
 Rock Pror.rio Post Cffico 1:225 
 Rocky Kill School 1:277, 1:280 
 
 Rodokohr, ?:r. 1 S 208 
 
 Rod-.-crs, Sanuel 1:81 
 
 Roehiing, ;-.fi.lliam 1:152 
 Rogers, Clara m, 
 
 Joshua Bishop 1:317 
 
 Rosers, Golda 1:278 
 
 Iil53 
 
 2i7 
 
 1153 
 Ii2?9 
 
 2:235 
 1:33 
 
 1:170, 
 
 Rogers, Lotty m, 
 
 Daniel Alexander 1:302 
 
 Roller, Mary Ann m. 
 
 Dr. Thomas R. Kyle 
 Rollman, Henry E, 
 Rollrcan, Vfi.lliejn m, 
 
 Minnie B. Davis 
 Rollman, William 
 Rook, D. C. 1:250, 
 
 Rook, E. S. Ij51 
 
 Rook, Fern m. 
 
 Frank Poo 
 Rook, H, 
 Rook, Judge 
 Rooks 1:287 
 
 Roper, L. K. 1:216 
 
 Ropor, Lit H, 
 Roper, Firs. Lit 
 Rose, Archie 
 Rose, Arthur m. 
 
 Mary A. Harper 
 Rose, Dick 
 Rose, Maurice 
 Rose, T. H. 
 Rose, Vera 
 Roseman, Joseph 
 Rosenhauer, Charles 
 Rasenthal, Ernest m, 
 
 Emma Hodde 
 Ross, A. J, 
 Ross, Sarah C. 
 Ross, Thomas 
 Round tree, Charles 
 Round tree, Capt, Lucian 
 Rountree, Allen Jones 
 Rountree, Almanda Caroline 
 Rountree, Almna Li.nnacus 
 Re \intree, Andrew 
 Hcuntree, Cnarles 
 Rountree, Clarence 
 
 ::ay Eobertson 
 Rountree, David m, 
 
 Victoria I-icKee 
 Re un tree, Dorothy L 
 Rountree, Etta 
 Rountree, Ezra 
 Rountree family 
 Rountree, Floy 
 Rountree, Ida 
 Rountroe, John K. m. 
 
 Mary Dale 
 
 Rountree, James Mendreth 
 ftoCTitroG, Jessie m. 
 
 John McKehen 
 Rountree, John 
 Re un tree, John m. 
 
 Ella Carlock 1340, 1:344 
 
 It 209 
 2:72 
 
 2:72 
 1:103 
 
 272 
 1:168 
 
 2:72 
 1:173 
 1:241 
 
 2:91 
 ItlTl 
 1:129 
 1:129 
 1:81 
 1:96 
 2i247 
 2:247 
 2:247 
 2:247 
 2:247 
 
 2:284, 2i287 
 
 2:285, 
 
 2:283 
 2:287 
 2:284 
 2:284 
 2:245 
 2i284 
 2:284 
 
 2:282 
 2:247 
 
 2:284 
 2:24?
 
 TNDBXt DAD3 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
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 Rour.trce, John Franklin 2il03 
 Rour.treo, Joseph 2t2k6 
 Rountree, Joseph 2:2*V7 
 
 Rountree, Josephine m. 
 
 Jasper II. Preston 2:245, 2:263 
 Rountrco, Junior C. 2:285, 2i287 
 Rour.troc, Lawrence m. 
 
 Phyllis Johnson 2il03 
 Rountree , Loe Ii279 
 
 y Rountrec, Lee m. 
 
 Lucy 7. Young 2:282 
 
 Rountrco, Louisa Amanda 2:2*4-7 
 Rountree , Lucious Alexander 2:2*4-7 
 Rountree, Lyclia 2:2*J-7 
 
 Rountree, Margavin Jerome 2:2*4-7 
 Rountree, Marion 2:283 
 
 Rountreo, Mary Victoria m. 
 
 Robert I'lacliscn Crutchcr It 359 
 Rountree, H-u:hacl 2:2 ; !-7 
 Rountree, Ralph Robertson 
 
 2:285, 2:287 
 Rountreo, Rufus m. 
 
 Lucrotla. Hockins 2:245 
 
 Rountree, Rufus K. 1:359 
 
 Rountrco, T. B. 1:102 
 
 1:103, 1:170 
 
 Rountroo, Thomas 2:2*'-7 
 
 Ro un tr o e , Ti ioma s r. . 
 
 Eva SturjH.s 2:247 
 
 * Rountree, Tor. & farily f 2:320 
 Rountreo, Thonas bentcn 
 
 2i285, 2t287 
 / Rountrec, Thomas 3enton m. 
 
 Jane "ailey 2t283 
 
 2:300 
 
 Rour.tree, Virginia 2:263 
 
 Rountrec, '.-ailiam 2:2^7 
 
 Rountroo, Zanner Karion 2:247 
 
 Routh, Iraao 1:2*4-9 
 
 Routh, Rev. Isaac 111*15, 1:1^9 
 Routh, J. M. n. 
 
 Torrossa Inland 2:252 
 
 Rovdcn, Dean 1:281 
 
 Rowo f Dr. C. A. m. 
 
 avr.lyr .S.lson 2:366 
 
 Roue, Elisabeth 2:366 
 
 Rowe, Hannah r. . 
 
 Roue! !'-ng 2:1 21 
 
 Ruark, 3ollo rn. 
 
 J'^CD McFhorson 2: 30 
 
 Ruark, fcpt. 2:231 
 
 Ruark, /ILy 2(30 
 
 R'jark, Jcshur. l.lioclor m. 
 
 oolir.a Suttcn 2:29,2:30,2:31 
 Ruarl:, Lnth^r 2:30 
 
 Ruark, Ilcllic r.. 
 
 .'.ndrev Ja'ikcon Friar 2:29,2(30 
 
 Ruark, Thoodosia m. 
 
 IRlliam Friar 
 Ruark, Vfelter 
 Ruark, William m, 
 
 Mary Zllen Litchfield 
 Rubenstein , 
 
 2:30, 2:31 
 
 2:30 
 
 2:136 
 
 Rubenstein, J. L. 
 Ruben s tei n , Mr s . J 
 
 J. L. l175r lil?6 
 
 Itl77, 1:178, 1:179 
 1:213 
 
 1:21*4-, 1:215 
 L. 
 
 1:193, 1:196 
 1:56 
 1:71 
 
 1:55, 
 
 Rubenstein, Jas. 
 Rub ens tei n , J o s oph 
 Rubo'-r-tnin, Rose G. 
 Ruddick, Elizabeth ra. 
 
 Abraham Taylor Newkirk 
 Rush, Clarence 
 Rush, 'ILvin 
 Rush, Elxrood 
 Rush, El wood m. 
 
 A~nes C. Jones 
 Rush, George W, m. 
 
 Lucinda A. Jones 
 Rush, Tva m, 
 
 A. P. Allen 
 Ri'sh, Lai'Trenco m. 
 
 Bertha Hamn 
 Rush, Lena m. 
 
 August Irarrgs 
 Rush, "Lester Elmer 
 Rush, Rodger 
 Rush , Truman 
 Rush, Walter 
 Russell 
 
 Russell, Aaron 
 Russell, Aaron m 
 
 Sorena Howard 
 Russell, Alex 
 Russell, Alice m 
 
 P. H. Hawkins 
 Russell, Beulah 
 Russell, C. C. m 
 
 Hary Stanley 
 Russell, C. 2. 
 
 1:179 
 
 2:206 
 2:295 
 2:295 
 1:250 
 
 2 1 292 
 2:292 
 2:295 
 2:295 
 
 2 1 295 
 
 2:295 
 
 2:295 
 2:295 
 
 2:295 
 1:242 
 
 2:288, 
 
 2:289 
 1:32 
 
 2:289 
 2:291 
 
 1:365 
 
 1:166 
 
 * Rucsoll, C. 
 
 1:175, 1:177, 1:251 
 Z. f 1:152 
 
 Russell, Charles 2:291 
 
 Ruse "11, Cyrenus Z. m. 
 
 A 1 a Ann Tea^arden 2(290, 2:291 
 
 Russell, D. 1:182 
 
 Russell, Decatur L. 2:289 
 
 Russell, Ella 1:20*4- 
 Rurso'jl, Ernest m. 
 
 .,-rtha Hcwell 2:95 
 Rasr-I 1 , Fannie m. 
 
 Sir,!U,:l Baldwin 2:289
 
 INDEX: DADi; COUNTY ITS TORY 
 
 Page 76 
 
 Russell, Frances Ann 2i292 
 
 Russell, Helen 2:292 
 
 Russell, Jolm A. Dr. 2:291 
 
 Russell, John Anderson 2:292 
 
 Russell, John .Jbsley 2i2&9 
 Russell, Laura n. 
 
 lfi.ll Ian D. Davidson 1365 
 
 Russell, Lois 2:292 
 Russell, Lucy M. 
 
 M. J. K. Brickoy 2289 
 
 Russell, Lula 2:291 
 Russell, Kariah Elizabeth 2:289 
 
 Russell, Myrtlo 2:95 
 
 Russell, Oren ", 2:292 
 
 Russell, P'obert 2:289 
 Russell, Sara Jane m, 
 
 Alfred iJxlsor. 2:152 
 Russell, Sarah Ann rr.. 
 
 F. !-i. Foo 2:237 
 
 Russell, 'ihomas Uol 2:289 
 Russell, H. 0. 1:178, 1:217 
 Russell. H. P.. 1:144, 1:162 
 
 1:231, 1:253 
 
 2:11, 2:12, 2:44, 2:2^7 
 Russell, T ,ailiar.i 1:33 
 
 # Russell, ",fi.lliam Oren m. 
 
 Cora Belle Anderson 
 Mary i^thol. Ilorgan 
 Russell, P.ev. Gillian R. 
 -jl Russell, "fi.lliaa Rufus m, 
 Ella V. Summers 
 
 * Russell, Rev. fi.lliam Rufus 
 
 & -.rife f 
 
 P.utdlec'^o, George 
 Rutdledje, Margaret 
 Rutherford, John 
 Rutledfje 
 
 Rutledgc , Aloxandor 1 : 50 , 
 Rutlcd.-e, David 
 Rutled 
 
 Lucy 
 Rutledcos 
 uuyle, Ella r,:. 
 
 George Daigh 
 Ryan, Charles n. 
 
 Lula i^a^sriale 
 
 Safflos, Henry rc. 
 
 Nancy D. Brantley 
 Sailor '.'rs. i'ollio 
 Sal en, battle 
 Sailings farr.ly 
 Sallinr-, J.I. 
 Sailing , J, l'. t 
 Salin::", Jar.cs ? Jt 
 Sallinr:, John 
 Salin,-, John ?i. 
 Sallin" , Joseph 
 Sailing, Mack 
 
 2:290 
 1:145 
 
 2:283 
 
 2:104 
 1:129 
 1:129 
 1:276 
 1:287 
 1:289 
 IsLl 
 1:112 
 Ii26? 
 
 2:375 
 2:261 
 
 1:32 
 
 2:229 
 1:252 
 1:222 
 Is 164 
 Li 62, Iil37, Ii28? 
 
 Sailing, Stirling 1:32 
 
 Sailings 1:287 
 
 Saloons 1:110 
 
 Salow, W. H. 1:225 
 
 Sample, Jacob 1:260 
 
 Sanplos, Jake 1:228 
 
 Sanpsol, Hiram 1:64 
 
 Sanborn, General Ii89, 1:90 
 
 Sanborn, Gen. J. 3. 1:97 
 
 Sand Mountain School 1:276 
 
 Sanders, Eliza ra. 
 
 Iftlli-M-i S. Pelts 
 Sandomeyor 
 Sandmoyer & Eartling 
 Sanfcrd, I:, C. 
 Sator 
 Sater , 
 
 Lucy Scott 1:64 
 
 Sater, Charles 1:139 
 
 Sater, Chr.rlio 1:138 
 
 Sa-wyar, L. J. 1:279 
 
 oatryor, Kary m. 
 
 Al oicander Davis 
 
 Levi H. Davis 2:5 
 
 Saylor, Alien m. 
 
 Lydia Daniels 2: 167 
 Saylor, Mabclle m, 
 
 Dr. Thomas J. Massoy 2:167 
 
 S chad 3, Louis m. 
 
 Sarah (Hooro) Huffman 2:171 
 S cho anann , He nry 
 Sohmicklo, Fred li] 
 
 ?8^i5^?'F^d H ' 1:155, li^ 
 
 Schncdikor, Patient m, 
 
 L. D. v/ashburn 2:213 
 
 Schools 1:268-281 
 
 Schools, early 1:70, 1:285 
 
 fchrolr, Greenfield f 1:72 
 
 Schrivor, m. 
 
 funnie o 
 
 Schuorman, H. & Co. 
 Schucman, Herman 1:154, 
 Sco^in, J. T. 
 Scott, Albert Ha was m. 
 Rosa Stockton 
 
 Scott, Alexander Hamilton 
 
 1:120, 
 1:62, 
 
 1:288, 
 
 i.'illian Perld.ns Kallory 
 Scott, Bill 
 Scott, Uncle 3ud 
 
 1:37, 1:137, 
 Scott, Clor.cntine rn. 
 
 Thomas J, Bishop 
 
 2:298 
 2s225 
 1:222 
 1:151 
 
 2:302 
 1:120 
 
 2:296 
 
 1(137 
 
 1:290 
 2:303 
 
 2:157 
 Iil03 
 
 1:139 
 1:318
 
 INDEX: BADE CCUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 77 
 
 Scott, D, '.J. 2:243, 
 
 1:318 
 
 Scro^gs , Alfred 
 
 2:293 
 
 Scott, Dan B. 2i249, 
 
 2:250 
 
 Scro^f^s, Arthur C, 
 
 2,299 
 
 Scott, Daniel H, 1:32, 
 
 1:249 
 
 Scroops, Belle m. 
 
 
 . _ 
 
 
 Pollard 
 
 2:298 
 
 Scott, Daniel iventwortn rni 
 Mary Ann Springer 1: 
 Scott, Daniel '.font-worth m. 
 Elizabeth Flinn 
 Scott, Dora n. 
 
 59-65 
 159 
 
 Scrojj.'s, David D. IT.. 
 Lottie Hcrtsock 
 Scro^r^s, 2. F. 
 Serous, Sdirin T. m. 
 
 2:2Q9 
 1:169 
 
 John Q. I/orkman 
 Sc^tt, Llmer 
 
 2:380 
 2:303 
 
 Kato Mitchell 
 Scroe;prs, Ella rr. . 
 
 2:299 
 
 Scott, 2riiorson 2:296, 
 Scott, Emorson m. 
 
 1:120 
 
 .^r'-imback 
 
 2; 29C 
 1:164 
 Is 216 
 
 Screws, J. 2, Itl63, 
 
 Amanda Tucker 
 2:29, 1:120, 
 Scott, Emorson C. 
 Scott fanily fan,: 
 
 2:303 
 
 Ii33 
 
 1:120 
 
 Scro^gs, John 
 Screws, John E. 1:57, 
 i? Scro.;ns, John E. m, 
 
 1:112 
 1:213 
 
 Scott, Finley 
 
 2:303 
 
 K;\llnda C. Dicus 
 
 
 Scott, honor 3. 
 
 
 Vir.^ni.i. IlcConnoll 
 
 
 Scott, Ira B. 
 Scott, J, !!, 1:179, 
 
 2:20? 
 1:250 
 
 i-h.nni e Lieuallen 
 E~ - olyn '2. (Fisher) Ketchcm 
 
 D . O/-M-I 
 
 Scott, J. ?.. n. 
 Ida F. Ililler 2:174, 
 Scott, J. '.L 
 
 2:179 
 1:168 
 
 Screws, Joseph ;, r . 
 Serous, L. X. 
 
 t-it-yf 
 2:298 
 
 11132 
 
 
 
 Scroop's * Xj'iiirci rn 
 
 
 Scott, Jar.ies r, . 
 I'arr-arct :,?llis 
 Scott, James II. 1:120, 
 
 1:318 
 
 2:206 
 
 Alex McCcnnell 2:144, 
 Soro^^s, Lillie m, 
 
 2:298 
 
 Scott Jesse 
 
 1:231 
 
 ,-Joir 
 
 2:298 
 
 Scott, Jesse 
 
 1:32 
 
 Scrog^s, Luther M, 
 
 2:298 
 
 Scott, Jossc C. 
 Scott, Jin 
 
 * .x*- 
 
 1:32 
 
 1:104 
 
 Scroprs , I'ary 
 ScroR.^s, ".'ary Frances m, 
 
 1:179 
 
 
 
 orr 
 
 2;298 
 
 Scott, Jolm 
 Scott, John N. 
 Scott, John ;/. 
 Scott, Jonic 
 Scott, Lester 
 
 1:250 
 1:254 
 1:138 
 1:276 
 
 Scror^s, Minnie m. 
 Schrivcr 
 
 2:298 
 
 2,299 
 
 Scroops, Rachol Jane m. 
 Lon Hurt 
 
 Scott, Lucy n. 
 
 
 Screws, licsa Ella m. 
 Thomas K. r.'cCcnnoll 
 
 
 Sti'fcer 
 
 1:64 
 
 O T / O 
 
 _ _ 
 
 Scott, Lester 
 Scott, Mary rr. . 
 Andrei; Dennett 
 Scott, Kar.cy m. 
 
 2:3C3 
 2:67 
 
 Scroggs, Ruth m. 
 P.. E. Was son 
 Scrofs, '/alter 
 
 2:299 
 
 2:299 
 
 2:298 
 
 IB.nkle 
 
 2:296 
 2:249 
 
 Scrof-s, 'J. L. 1(117, 
 1:216, 
 
 Screws, '.^.lliam 
 Scropr^s, 'alii an I, i 
 
 1:214 
 1:247 
 
 1:179 
 
 Scott, Ilancy Jane m. 
 Benjamin A. rriddy 
 B. M, Munrin 2:248, 
 
 Scott, Terry 1:120, 
 Scott, I rice 1:120, 
 
 2:296 
 
 2:296 
 
 1:211, 
 ScrofT^c, '.Rlliam L. m, 
 
 2:144 
 
 Scott, Rad 
 
 1:51 
 
 liaude En";leman 
 
 2:299 
 
 Scott, School 
 
 1:275 
 
 Scrof-'s, !/lllian L. m. 
 
 
 Scott, T. A. 1:251., 
 
 1:275 
 
 ":achcl Jane LVvri.n 
 
 
 Scott, T. I-'.. rr_. 
 
 
 Leah Caroline Mitcholl 
 
 
 Elizabeth Lonhari 
 
 2:350 
 
 2:188, 
 
 2:297 
 
 Scott, Ton 
 
 1:103 
 
 Sears, Frank 
 
 1:105 
 
 Scott, William Z. n. 
 
 
 Soars , I'-;nry 
 
 1:105 
 
 Sunnn A. I-.'cCcnnoll 
 
 2:20'' 
 
 Scars, Jacob 
 
 1:34 
 
 Scotts 
 
 D :2- r '7 
 
 Sears, Joe 
 
 1:105 
 
 Scctts 
 
 1:68 
 
 Scr.rs, '* Hi air, 
 
 1:}4
 
 TlIDiSXi DADE COU1ITY HISTORY 
 
 Pago 78 
 
 Seaton, J. R. 
 
 1:262 
 
 Sebastian, 5en 
 
 1:305 
 
 Sebastian, iiss 
 
 Ii203 
 
 Self, ;;. j. 
 
 It 166 
 
 Sellers, J, !!, 
 
 1:180, 1:131 
 
 Sellers, \J. M. 
 
 1:180, 1:181, It 182 
 
 Service, J. G. 
 
 Itl&l- 
 
 Sevier, A. K. 
 
 1(76 
 
 Sowoll, John R. 
 
 Ii8l 
 
 Sexton, C. C. 
 
 It275 
 
 Sexton, Bert 
 
 Ii28l 
 
 Seybort., John, family, & 
 
 residence f 2:296 
 
 Soybnrt, John C, m. 
 
 Jennie I. Johnson 
 Soybort, >'ar~arot 
 Seybcrt, Vary r.. 
 
 Clc- Doclin 
 
 Mr. Sullivan 2:302 
 
 Seybort, H.iry Ann m. 
 
 Johnson 1:101 
 
 Soybort, Moll 2:101, 
 
 2:102 
 
 Soybert, Ro.^cr H. m. 
 
 
 Flossie Duncan 
 
 2:302 
 
 S cyber t, 3. E. 
 
 H33 
 
 Soybert, Sallie T. 
 
 
 Ervir. Keller 
 
 
 Mr. Flcnm.n-7 
 
 2:302 
 
 Seybcrt, Sar. 
 
 1:320 
 
 Scybert, Saruol J. 2:300, 
 
 2:301 
 
 Soybert, Silas 
 
 1:51 
 
 Scybert, Silas 2. m. 
 
 
 (1) 
 
 
 (2) Finley 
 
 (3) Kary Ann (Jackson) Hailcy 
 
 2:300 
 
 Scybert, miiam 2:300 
 
 Shackclford, S. K, 1:163 
 
 ohackolford , F.noch K. 1:252 
 
 Shady Grove School 1:276 
 
 Shafcr & Co. 2:3 
 
 Shafor ,- M-rrill It 5^ 
 
 Shaffer, Bert 1:272 
 Ghafer, Jlortha Bowles m. 
 
 Bred I-/. :/amcr 2:308 
 
 Shafcr, Carl A. 2:308 
 
 Shafor, Ed-ar Clark 2:309 
 Shafer, Eloanor L. m. 
 
 :Iu~h Harrison 
 Shafor, F. L. 
 Shafer, l.'rs. F. L 
 
 1:213, 
 1:193, 
 
 2:309 
 1:216 
 1:209 
 
 1:259 
 1:196 
 2:309 
 
 2:309 
 
 Shafor, Janice 3. 
 Ghafer, John 
 Shafcr , Judgo 
 Shafor, Kate m. 
 
 Harri son 
 
 Shafer, Judge L. tf. 
 Shafer, Mrs. L. W. 
 Shafer, Lina Eowles 
 Shafcr, Levin './. 1(152, 
 l:2iK), Il251, 
 
 * Shafer, Levin tf. f 
 ijl Shaker, Levri.n 'Alcoxin m. 
 
 Jc-.nc H. Bowles 
 Shafor, Margaret m. 
 
 H. Weir 
 Shafor, Mrs. 
 Shafor, Mrs. 
 Shafor, Philip 
 Shaffor, Bert 
 Shank, J. A. 
 Shanr.in Valley School 
 Sharp, James 
 
 Sharp, Sallie 
 Sharp, Thomas R, m, 
 
 Sarah Annie Hembree 
 Shaw, Anna E. 
 Shaw, Bessie J. 
 Shaw, Cera A. m, 
 
 J . F . Montgomery 
 Shaw, Cyrus K. 
 Shaw, E. 
 Shaw, Ed 
 Shaw, Elsie Vale 
 Shaw, Elva Gale m, 
 
 Howard Eerry 
 Shaw, Eulalia Ruth 
 Shaw, Gaylord H. 
 Shaw, George Argus 
 Shaw, Gertrude m, 
 
 Edwin F. Meyers 
 Shaw, Haydn Lorenzo 
 Shaw, Henrietta C. 
 S law, Herbert M. 
 
 * Snaw, Rev. Herbert M. f 
 Shaw, Hugh E. n. 
 
 Jessio German 
 No rah Kitchen 
 
 Shaw, Irvin E. 
 
 Shaw.. Ivar \i. 
 
 Shaw, J. E. 1:52, 1(57, 
 
 1:173, 
 
 Shaw, Rev. J. E. 
 Shaw J. J. 
 Shaw, Jar.cs E. m . 
 
 Kutio Griggs 
 Shaw, Jar.es J. 
 Shaw, Jor.es J. 
 Shaw, Jessie Kay m. 
 
 J. T. Davenport 
 
 It 67 
 
 2:307 
 1(189 
 
 It 190 
 2(337 
 1(197 
 2t309 
 It 218 
 1253 
 1:160 
 
 2(306 
 
 2t307 
 1(200 
 1(111 
 2(309 
 1:278 
 It 278 
 
 1|279 
 1(129 
 
 2t79 
 
 2:79 
 2:306 
 2:317 
 
 2:316 
 
 2(319 
 1:251 
 ,1;L08 
 2:316 
 
 2,3:6 
 2:' 
 2:316 
 2(317 
 
 2(172 
 
 2:317 
 2t317 
 2:317 
 
 2 1 306 
 
 2 1319 
 2:306 
 
 Iil77 
 
 1:216 
 
 Itl65 
 
 2:305 
 2:304 
 2:318 
 
 2:305
 
 INDEX i DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Shaw, L. M. 1,214 
 
 Shaw, Laura Etta 2i319 
 
 Shaw, Leonard M. 2: 31 6 
 Shaw, Lota 5. m. 
 
 Paris 3, 1-fyrick 2i306 
 
 Shaw, Lilly llaxine 2.317 
 Shaw, Luthor M. m. 
 
 Bertha Morrill 2i305 
 
 Shaw, Mary Ann 2304, 2,318 
 Shaw, Mary L\ n. 
 
 Arthur Hossler 2:316 
 
 Shaw, Mary L. 2:31? 
 
 Shaw's Model Garage f Ii280 
 Shaw, Murphy m. 
 
 Dell Smith 2:323 
 Shaw, Myrtle E. m. 
 
 Arthur Morris 2.316 
 
 Shaw, Mrs. Nettie 1:192 
 
 Shaw, Ncra Caroline 23l6 
 Shaw, Perry m. 
 
 Millie Brown 1:323 
 
 Shaw, R. M. 2:316 
 Shaw, R.T. m. 
 
 Edith 2odoll 2:384 
 Shaw, Ralph H. m. 
 
 Belva L. Mitchell 2il3? 
 
 Shaw, Robert E. 2317 
 Shaw, Robert E, m. 
 
 Elizabeth Jackson 2305 
 
 Shaw, Rose Arnctta 23l6 
 
 Shaw, S. E. 1,51 
 
 Shaw, S. M. Iil68, Ii250 
 Shaw, Sam M. n, 
 
 Lucrotin Jane Hobbs 2:315 
 
 Shaw, Sam.ucl E. It 249, Ii2.56 
 Shaw, Samuel E. M. 
 
 Sarah Katherine Petty 
 
 2,318, 2,315, 21303 
 
 Shaw, Samuel Manarie 2.319 
 Shaw, Sarah C. m. 
 
 Isaac T. Sloan 2. 304 
 
 2i320 
 l28l 
 
 2:315 
 
 2i312 
 2:31? 
 1,125 
 1:253 
 
 1.136 
 2: 304 
 1:180 
 231? 
 
 Shaw School 1.276, 
 
 Shaw, Silas S. m. 
 
 Mary M. ICarcura 
 Shaw, Silas, family, and 
 
 residence f 
 
 Shaw, Susie- E. Ii28l, 
 
 Shaw, 11. E. 1:320, 1:122, 
 
 2:44, 2j45, 1:169, 
 
 Shaw, Rev. ;/. ~, and his 
 
 mother .ind father f 
 Shaw, ^lliar. 
 Shaw, MLUam 
 Shaw, '..Lilian E. 
 Shaw, '.fi-lliar. E. m. 
 
 Sarah A. uarnctt 
 
 Martha J. Jones 
 
 2:303 
 2.318 
 
 Page ?9 
 
 Shelby, Gen. 
 
 1.101 
 
 Shelly, Joe li?6, 
 
 Iill3 
 
 Shelby, Gen. Joe 
 
 It 100 
 
 Itll4, 
 
 1:24? 
 
 Shelton, Douglas Jones m. 
 
 
 Myrtle Dickinson 
 
 2,28 
 
 Shelton, James Kickinson 
 
 2.28 
 
 Shelton, John D. ra, 
 
 
 Adr.line Bro'im 
 
 2.2? 
 
 Shelton, John M. m. 
 
 
 Louisa A. Finloy 2i2?, 
 
 2,280 
 
 Shelton, Lcuclla m. 
 
 
 Dr. ;/. R. Riloy 2i2?, 
 
 2:280 
 
 Shelton, Miriam Lecolia 
 
 2,28 
 
 Shcltcn, Stella m. 
 
 
 Albert '.-/. Daigh 2i2?, 
 
 It 363 
 
 Shcltcn, Thomas Piandolph 
 
 2.28 
 
 Shepherd, Mrs. S. M. 
 
 It 199 
 
 Shepherd, T. E. 
 
 Iil35 
 
 Snick, Peter 17. 
 
 1:141 
 
 Shields, Col. 
 
 It 51 
 
 Shields Hotel 
 
 1.91 
 
 Shields, Mrs, J. L. Iil96, 
 
 1.205 
 
 Shields, Mr. 
 
 1,109 
 
 Shiner, C. B. 
 
 1:277 
 
 Shipley, m. 
 
 
 Lucinda Mitchell 
 
 1.85 
 
 Shipley, Albert 
 
 1.83 
 
 Shipley, Albert E. m. 
 
 
 Sarah Price 
 
 2,311 
 
 Shipley, Anna 
 
 1.83 
 
 Shipley, Annie L. n, 
 
 
 A. P. Parnell 
 
 2.311 
 
 Shipley, Clara A. m, 
 
 
 tf. C. Starr 
 
 2,311 
 
 Shipley, Clydo 
 
 2,311 
 
 Shipley, E. B. 
 
 1.165 
 
 Shipley, Ephriam 3, 
 
 1,81 
 
 Shipley, George 
 
 1.84 
 
 Shipley, George M. 
 
 1,86 
 
 Shipley, Harold 
 
 2.311 
 
 Shipley, Irene 
 
 2.311 
 
 Shipley, James S. 
 
 2.310 
 
 Shipley, Kenneth 
 
 2,311 
 
 Shipley, Laura M. 
 
 
 John Faurbin 
 
 2.310 
 
 Shipley, Margie M, m. 
 
 
 Joseph Stephonson 
 
 2,312 
 
 Shipley, Mary J. m, 
 
 
 Robert E. Lamb 
 
 
 T ra Bardmas 
 
 
 James H. Davidson 
 
 2,311 
 
 Shipley, Mora E. m. 
 
 
 Clarence Drown 
 
 2,312 
 
 Shipley, R. J. 13, 
 
 1.165 
 
 Shipley, Raleigh 
 
 1.85 
 
 Shipley, Raleigh J. 
 
 1:78 
 
 1:81, Ii82,, 
 
 1.113
 
 INDEX i D/iD3 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 80 
 
 Shipley, Ralraigh J. m. 
 Kancj' Coo!: 
 
 * Shipley, Raleigh J 
 
 family 
 
 * Shipley, Raleigh J 
 Shipley, Roy 
 Shipley, Ti dance m. 
 
 Lucinda Mitchell 
 Shipley, William J. 
 Shipley, Vfi.llio n. 
 
 Julius McOinty 
 
 Charles Me s sick 
 Shoemaker 
 Shoemaker, Mary m. 
 
 Harvey Havley 
 Shouso, Ben 
 Shouse, Caroline m. 
 
 Sherman Duncan 
 Shouse, Caroline './. 
 Shouse, Charles 
 Shouso, Cythia Harriet 
 Shouse , 3clvard 
 Shouse, LVa m. 
 
 John D. Clark 
 Shouse , Harry 
 Shouse, Hattie m. 
 
 John Todd 
 Shouse, J. C. 
 
 1 62-89 
 
 f 1(200 
 
 & wife f 1:208 
 2 1 311 
 
 2 1 310 
 2:310 
 
 2 1 311 
 1:240 
 
 2:81 
 2:314 
 
 2:314 
 2:313 
 2:31^ 
 2:314 
 2:314 
 
 2:314 
 
 2:314 
 
 2:314 
 
 1:135, It 142 
 
 1:215, 2:100, 2: 116 
 
 * Shouso, J. C, and daughter f 1:123 
 
 Shouse, John 1:280 
 f Shouse, John C. m. 
 
 Hnry Ann Campbell 
 
 Caroline Heoce 
 
 Almire Francis Smith 2:312 
 
 Shouse, John Caswell 2:314 
 Shouse, Martlia Virginia m. 
 
 William Couen 2:314 
 
 Shouse, !'iary 2:313 
 Shouse, Mary Ann m, 
 
 Henry Rube Orlesby 2:314 
 Shouse, Martha V. m. 
 
 Jackelun Morgan 2:313 
 
 Shouse, rAldred 1:277 
 Shouso, Nancy ft. 
 
 William .7, Johnson 2:314 
 
 Shouse, 'ailiarn 2:314 
 Shouse, IB. Hi am 0. m. 
 
 Harriett A. Bryan 2:312, 2:313 
 
 Shrum, Bert 1:178 
 
 Shrum, Dclbert 1:276 
 
 Shrum, Jake 1:105 
 
 Shrum, Jacob 1:173, 1:174 
 
 Shrum, John 1;105 
 
 Shurley, Tom 1:105 
 
 Sidman, Rev. ','. D. 1:149 
 
 Sikes, L. 3. 
 Silver Star School 
 Simmons, Rev. U'. J. 
 Simon? , John- 
 Simpson, Charles m, 
 
 Rebecca Ann Brown 
 Simpson family 
 Sinking Creek Church 
 Skaggs, J. C. 
 Slater, Huldah m. 
 
 George TSdwin Young 
 Slave i Hannah 
 Slave : Reuben 
 SI awe on , Frank 
 
 Sleeper, Bill 
 
 Slinkcr, W. W. 
 
 Sloan, Bros. I2l4, 
 
 Sloan, Dr. E. U. m, 
 
 Anna Underwood 
 Sloan, Edna Fern 
 Sic an , Ev.dora 
 Slcan, Flora m. 
 
 Edward C. Montgomery 
 Sloan, Floyd m. 
 
 Marguerite Murphy 
 Sloan, Geneva 
 Slcan, Dladys R. 
 Slcan, H. D. 
 
 Sloan, Mrs. H. D. Ii201, 
 Sloan, I. T. 1:253 1:112, 
 Sloan, Iva FerreH m. 
 
 Ira Pilkington 
 If Sloan, Isaac Thomas m. 
 
 Sarah Catharine Shaw 
 
 2:3 r 4, 2:319, 2:320 
 * Sloan, Isaac T. & family f 
 Sloan, J. G. 
 Sloan, J. G. & Sons 
 Sloan, John G. 
 Sloan, John G. & wife 
 Sloan, Laura m, 
 
 Joseph McLemoro 2:319i 
 Sloan, Linzel 
 Sloan, Minnie C. m, 
 
 Ottis Harjjrave 
 Sloan, Mitchell & 
 Sloan , Nova 
 
 Dr. 0. E. 
 Mrs. 0. E. 
 
 Sloan, 
 Sloan, 
 Slcan, 0. P. 
 Sloan, Cscar F. m. 
 
 Birdie M. I^'vidson 
 Sloan. Oeotr T. 
 Sl.-r,-.. It. I!. 1:214, 
 Sloan, Mrs. R. M. 
 Sloan, Raymond Edward 
 
 1279 
 It275 
 1:149 
 li 81 
 
 It 323 
 Ii37 
 1:70 
 
 It 279 
 
 2:382 
 1:129 
 1:112 
 1:216 
 
 1:103 
 1:169 
 1:217 
 
 2:339 
 2:321 
 2t339 
 
 2 1 319 
 
 2 tl99 
 
 2:339 
 2:321 
 1:108 
 1:209 
 1:168 
 
 2319 
 2:317 
 
 1:248 
 
 1:178 
 1:242 
 1:320 
 Iil39 
 
 2:320 
 
 2:321 
 
 2:319 
 
 1:214 
 1275 
 1:216 
 1:209 
 1:214 
 
 2:320 
 2:319 
 1:275 
 1:209 
 2:321
 
 DADi; CGUIITT HSTORI 
 
 Sloan, ",fi.lliam Bradley m. 
 
 Flora T. Fanning 2i317, 2:313 
 Sloan, WiLliam Walter 2:319 
 
 Small, Jesse F. Ii260 
 
 SmaH, Loon 1:275 
 
 SmaH, II. 1:242 
 
 SmaH, T. W. Is 230 
 
 Smart, Alsie m, 
 
 Nan Elisabeth Pyland 
 Smart, Ruth m. 
 
 SLisha ^uffin^ton 
 Srai th , m . 
 
 Ida Cunningham 
 Smith Likins 
 Smith, A. II. 
 Srdth, Almira Frances m. 
 
 l&lliam . Shouse 
 Smith, Arthur 
 
 Smith, Asa G. 1:24, 1:62, 
 Smith, Ashel 
 
 Smith, 3. '..'. 1:216, 
 
 Smith, Di relit Samantha m. 
 
 Thomas Derry 
 Smith, Belle r,i, 
 
 Frederick :7. Harper 
 v> Smith, Bolivar Wright m, 
 
 Allio VanHooser 
 Smith Bros. 
 Smith, Caroline m. 
 
 Edward Kaywo.rd 
 Smith, Clark 
 Smith, Dell m. 
 
 Murphy Shaw 
 Smith, Dcnvil 
 Smith, IILender in. 
 
 Tlkiward J , Adbiiison 
 Smith, Franc:. r, m. 
 
 William J. Gilmoro 
 Smith, Krs. G. 'J. 
 Smith, Grace r.. 
 
 Joel I'., Rombree 
 Smith, Henry D. 
 Smith, Herbert r,i. 
 
 Greta Miller 
 Smith, } ; omer m. 
 
 Bessie '.n.lson 
 Smith, Hubert 
 Smith, J. 2. 
 Smith, Col. J. II. 
 Smith, James 
 Smith, James 1'cnroe m. 
 
 Cynthia Ann Kcrris 
 
 2:314, 
 Smith, John 
 Smith, John '/, n, 
 
 Sallic Ami Morgan 
 Smith, John Wosle.y 
 Smith, Josephine 
 
 1:304 
 
 1:362 
 1:230 
 1:225 
 
 2:314 
 2; 380 
 1:251 
 1:279 
 1:252 
 
 1:314 
 2:71 
 
 2 1322 
 1:230 
 
 2:75 
 1:150 
 
 2:323 
 2:184 
 
 1:303 
 
 1:324 
 1:205 
 
 2:79 
 1:90 
 
 2:184 
 
 2 323 
 
 1-169 
 
 1:51 
 
 It 167 
 
 1:314 
 1:141 
 
 1:134, 
 
 Smith, Lecn 
 Smith, Lydia m. 
 James T. lollar 
 
 Smith, Macie m. 
 
 Joe "fttt 
 Smi th , ! ladali ne 
 Smith, lias soy & 
 Smith, ~:itcholl m. 
 
 Delia Irby 
 Smith, Oliver 
 Smith, Opal 
 
 Smith, Pearl 
 Smith, R. V/. m, 
 
 Matilda Rainey 
 Smith, Ray n. 
 
 Sabra Kir by 
 Smith. Rev. 
 Smith, Rev. Mr. 
 Smith, Richard 
 Smith, San J. 
 Smith School 
 Smith, Sherman 
 Smith, Thomas 
 Smith, Vinton 
 Smith, '.J. S. m. 
 
 Nora Allison 
 Smith, Wesley 
 Smith, '.fright m. 
 
 Vanho o s e r 
 
 Smiths 
 
 Snadcn family 
 Snaden, G, '.7. 
 
 Snadnn, G. '.!. m, 
 Elsie May Morris 
 
 Snadon, J, M. 
 
 Snadon, Jas. M. 
 
 Snaden, James N. 
 
 Snadcn, 1'ary m. 
 se-rol Gates 
 
 Snadon, Ruth 
 
 Snadon, W. R. 
 
 Snaden, I-ailiara 1:32, 2t83 
 
 Snadon , Vfi. Hi am 
 
 Snadons Ii59, 1:64, 
 
 / Sneed, F. M. m. 
 
 Bossie 2, ',/hite 
 Sneod, F. M. 1:214, 
 
 '" Snood, F. M. Drug Store f 
 Sncad, Mr. Drugstore 
 S-.ccd, Mrs. Fred 1:195, 
 
 Sr.oed, J. T. m. 
 1'ollie I'nox 
 Snoud llarvi n '..Tiito 
 
 1:102, 
 
 2:251 
 
 2:324 
 2:323 
 1:224 
 
 1331 
 1:224 
 2:323 
 1:281 
 
 2:165 
 
 2:324 
 1:142 
 
 1:66 
 1:277 
 1:148 
 1:278 
 2:323 
 
 1:33 
 2:323 
 
 1:297 
 1:168 
 
 2:345 
 1:236 
 
 , 1:59 
 1:301 
 
 2:326 
 
 1:275 
 
 1:32 
 
 1:301 
 
 2:83 
 
 1:280 
 
 1:103 
 
 1:290 
 
 ,,2:34 
 
 2:83 
 1:287 
 
 2:324 
 1:216 
 1:264 
 1:54 
 1:196 
 
 2 i 32 
 2:325 
 1:209 
 1:275 
 2:11 
 1:234
 
 INDEX i DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Pago G2 
 
 Snoddy, L, C. m. 
 
 Ella Dye 2 til 
 Snoddy, V. II. n, 
 
 Elizabeth Ragsdale 2:26l 
 
 Snydor, A. H. It 239 
 Snydor, C G. Iil80, Is 131 
 
 Soloraan, Frederick 1:31 
 
 Sootor, J. II. 1:17'* 
 Sector, II. J, 1:107, 1:173 
 
 South Greenfield 1(217 
 
 South Greenfield School 1:275 
 
 * South Greenfield views f 1:344 
 Southwell, Farriscn 1:104 
 Spain, Bell m. 
 
 miiam Ilallory 2:322 
 
 Spain, Carlton 2:322 
 Spain, David m. 
 
 Cynthia KcLeaoro 2:1^9 
 
 Spain, 3iith J. 2:322 
 
 S pai n , Edna 2 r 322 
 
 Spain, Elbert 1;280 
 
 Spain, Ellis 2:322 
 
 Spain, Eula 2:322 
 Spain, Honor in. 
 
 Kollie ILLtcholl 
 
 Gertrude ^'urs 2:322 
 
 Spain, Howard 2:322 
 Spain, "ra L. n, 
 
 Stella Spoors 2:322 
 
 Spain, Tva " 1:280 
 
 Spain , Tva 2 : 322 
 Spain, Lovis 1:35, 1:59 
 Spain, Lo T ri.s m. 
 
 Martha Fcnn 2:321 
 
 Spain, Louis 2:322 
 
 Spain, Lula Ii2^0 
 
 Spain, Lulu 2:322 
 
 Spain, Mildred 2:322 
 
 Spain, Ilyrtlo 2i322 
 Spain, I: or a A. n. 
 
 James Lack 
 
 Ilo^or Ilontfomcry 2t322 
 
 Spair, R, II. 1:277 
 
 Spain, R. L. 1:277 
 
 Spain, Rich 1:104 
 
 Spain, Richard 2:321 
 Spain, ?.ol;crt 1:173, 1:174 
 
 Spain, Robert 2:322 
 Spain, Robert n. 
 
 Fannio (Harrel) Stapp 2:321 
 
 * Spain, Robert '-. wife f 2:8 
 Spain, VclT.ar 2:3:-:2 
 Spain, '.-Jarren J. m. 
 
 Fannio Str.pp 2:321 
 
 Spanish Fort, li 11 
 
 Spoor, Mrs, /Uganda 1:64 
 Spcer fanily 1:3^, 1:33 
 
 Spcer, Prank 1:104 
 
 Spoor, Hazel E. m. 
 
 Lev/is A. SowJdrk 2:207 
 
 Spoor, J. K. 1:290 
 Spcer, Lotf'.nn m. 
 
 V'ooley N. Allison 1:300 
 
 Specr. Mart 1:104 
 
 Spoor, Ma till as 1:60 
 Spoor, J'athias n. 
 
 Ma:~y Hudspeth 1:300 
 
 Spoor Mill 2j273 
 Spocrs , Stella m, 
 
 Ira L, Spain 2t322 
 
 Spei.-ht, Forrest 1:280 
 Spoirht, Louisa m. 
 
 Arcnibcld C. Patterson 2:218 
 Speight, Martha m t 
 
 J, J, Li.rby 2:253 
 SpG:,:'..t, Purdilla m. 
 
 Elcanah Cantrell 2:18 
 Speight, Sarah m, 
 
 Thomas Fanning 2:218 
 
 Spoilt, School 1:280 
 Speight, V3.nnifrod ra. 
 
 Jcssa Jcnes 2:254 
 S pence, Mary m. 
 
 Shell Barkor 1:309 
 
 Spencer, Charles 1:81 
 
 Sperry, L'attio 1:144 
 
 Spillrean, 1:289 
 
 Spons, John 1:166 
 
 Sporman, Ed 1:279 
 Sprin^or, Mary /Jin m. 
 
 Daniel Wontworth Scott Ii6l 
 Staffs, H^ttio M. m. 
 
 John D. Ho'.rell 2:95 
 
 Stamate, F. M. 1:232 
 
 Stampers 1:137 
 
 Stampers 1:62 
 
 Stamps, Fontella 1:281 
 Standleo, Hannah m.l-7, Pylo 2:254 
 Stanley, Amanda m, 
 
 .xbrahan Qxrr 2:129, 1:338 
 
 Stanley, Durward 1:281 
 
 M. 1:166 
 
 K. 1:51 
 1:276 
 
 Russell 1:365 
 
 Stapp, Achillos 2:326 
 Stapp, Achillos G. m. 
 
 .iargarot ifeir 2:325 
 
 Stapp, ZLbridcro Ilowton 2:326 
 
 Stayp, Elsie " 2:32? 
 Stapp. Fannio m. 
 
 'Jtrron J. Spain 2:321, 2:322 
 
 Stapp, Geneva 1:275 
 Stapp, Granville Armstrong 2:326
 
 NDEX: 
 
 ) 1 -: COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 83 
 
 If Stapp, Ku<rh n. 
 
 Louisa Morris 
 
 Stapp, J. L. It277, 
 Stapp, James Lacey 
 Stapp. Jasper 3. 
 Stapp, Jesso Lauson m. 
 
 Grace Allison 
 Stapp, Killis m. 
 
 Fannie Harrel 
 Stapp, Lai;son 
 Stapp, Lillie n. 
 
 Thoo Cldhara 
 Stapp, Nora "eel 
 Stapp, Ralph m. 
 
 I'ollie L. Montgomery 
 Stapp, Sarah Elizabeth 
 Stapp, Virrr'.l D. 
 Stark, Janes R. 
 Stark, L. L. 
 Stark, M. R. m. 
 
 Gertrude 1'ounp; 
 Stark, Monti e Russell 
 Stark, Otto 
 Starkcy, Elirha 
 Star School 
 Starr, 3. F. 
 Starr, Clarence 
 S tarr , Howard 
 Starr, Leonard 
 Starr , Roy 
 
 Starr, '.-.*. C. 1:176, 1:178, 
 Starr, \J. C. m. 
 
 Clara A. Shipley 
 Starr, .7. R. 
 Staten, II, 7], 
 States, :.. D. 
 Statos, Mrs. A. D. 
 States, ;inror. D. 1: 
 
 1:140, 
 $ States, Aaron D. :n. 
 
 Josephine: CiG.peppor 
 * States, Aaron D. 
 
 States, Mrs. Aaron D, 1:3, 
 States, illjer 
 State?;, Mrs. Josephine 
 States, Mr. 1:134, 
 
 1:185, 
 
 States, Mrs. 1:185, l:20o, 
 Statos, Rev. 
 Statistics, Eadc County 
 ans , n. 
 
 Mi: 
 
 1:301 
 2:327 
 2 1 326 
 
 2:327 
 
 2:321 
 1:300 
 
 2 1 321 
 2:326 
 
 2:192 
 2:326 
 Ii300 
 
 1:79 
 1:277 
 
 1:153 
 
 1:279 
 1:178 
 
 2:311 
 2:311 
 2:311 
 2:311 
 1:179 
 
 2:311 
 1:3 
 :166 
 :176 
 :201 
 
 1: 
 1: 
 1: 
 3, 3t3 
 1:333 
 
 2:328 
 
 f Ii8 
 
 1:197 
 1:1 U2 
 1:203 
 1:184 
 1:135 
 1:208 
 1:207 
 1;265 
 
 1:315 
 
 2:231 
 2:'H 
 
 Steeley, Margaret n. 
 
 George Garver 2:4l 
 Steinrod, Marion m. 
 ._ Flcsio Lucrctia Freston 2(245 
 
 Stemrcons, John M. 198, 1:100 
 
 1:101, 1:113, 1:170, 1:171 
 
 1:51, 1(102, 2:267 
 
 Stephens , T .-fi.lliam H, 1:145 
 
 Stepher.son, C. J. 1:171 
 
 Stephen son, Gerald 2(312 
 
 Stepher.son, Henry 1:111 
 
 Stove-son, J. B. 1:277 
 Stephen 3 on, J. 3. m. 
 
 F.li'-a Lcne 2:280 
 
 Stophc-r^cn, John 1:227 
 Stephensor, Joseph n, 
 
 Kr-r;.;i3 M. Shipley 2i312 
 
 Stophonson, Joseph 2:312 
 
 Storihonson, Marguerite 2:312 
 Stcrhjnson, Mary L. m, 
 
 Dr. toUicim R. Riley 2(280 
 
 Stepher.son, C. J. 1:173, 1:174 
 
 1:175, 1:176, 1:179 
 
 Stophonson, R. o. 1:252, I:l63 
 Stophonson, Susan m. 
 
 Milton Finley 2:26l 
 
 Storlin^, J. H. 1:164 
 Stctzler, Ella S. m. 
 
 Dr. '.v. M. Koel 2:89 
 Stctzlor, George W. & Jane 2 189 
 
 Stevans, Kark 1:165 
 Stevens, Folly n. 
 
 Sariuel J. I/oir 2:258 
 
 Stewart 4 Hawkins 1:241 
 
 Stewart, n. 
 
 Juanita Ra^sdale 2:26l 
 
 Ste\;art, J. 0. 1:276 
 
 Stowart, J. T. 1:242 
 Stewart, Kathryn m, 
 
 Abol Gilliland 2t48 
 Sto;rart, Minnie m. 
 
 C. I'. Collins 1:348 
 
 Stewart, Mrs. P. E. 1:205 
 
 Stiles, D. L. 1:278 
 Still well, 2tta n. 
 
 Crcn J. Her.bree 2:00 
 Stcc';ard, Elonor m. 
 
 ;:il].iar. Mitchell 2:187 
 
 Stockard, F. M. 1:185 
 
 St-c!:hill, Thos, 1:51 
 
 Stocks tell, Tr.omas 1:33 
 
 Stockjt.iil, Thomas 1<75 
 
 Stock.-:- tell, Zcb 1:104 
 
 Stock- 1 -n, A. J. 1:276 
 
 Stoj/to.i, y.ndre;; Jackson 2:93 
 Stockton, Gibson m. Rebecca 
 
 Ir.ttorson 2:303 
 
 Stocktrn, Isaac 1:33 
 
 Stockton, J. F. 1:252
 
 COUNTY HISTOR1 
 
 Stockton, John 1:51, 1:120, 
 Stockton, Lola 
 Stockton, Mary Jane m. 
 
 Martin VanBuren Stockton 
 Stockton, Orlona TO. 
 
 Thomas D. Ximbler 
 Stockton, Paul 
 Stockton, Ferry m. 
 
 Theo J. Mcpeak 
 Stockton, Rosa m. 
 
 Albert H. Scott 
 Stockton School 
 Stockton, T. I-'. 
 Stockton, Ufa. 
 Stockwall, J. tf. 
 Stoclcwoll, S. M. 
 Stotjsdill, Lima 
 Stogsdill, Stella 
 Stoltz, J. p. 
 Stone , Mrs . 
 Stone School 
 Stony Point School 
 Stookcy, J. II. 1:239, 1:249, 
 Stookcy, Jariiec M. 
 Stout, '.;. A. 
 Stoveall, 
 Stovall, Tliom.as m. 
 
 Martha Jp.no Dourlas 
 Stovoall, 1-fLlliam M. 
 S trader, Lctitia m. 
 
 Henry Edward Carender 
 S trader, Martin n, 
 Martha M. llley 
 Stradloy, Ilora m. 
 
 Leslie C. Pylc 
 Stranpe, Borricc 1 ? . 
 C. ;/. 
 
 Strange, 
 Strange, Clara V 
 Stranre, ltha 
 Strange , 
 Strange, 
 
 2,303 
 1:2PO 
 
 2:93 
 
 2,378 
 1:274 
 
 2:153 
 
 2,303 
 1:276 
 1:250 
 2:303 
 1:233 
 1:276 
 1,278 
 1:275 
 1:169 
 1:189 
 1:279 
 1:279 
 1:256 
 1:253 
 1,270 
 1:99 
 
 1:331 
 1:333 
 
 2:259 
 
 2:331 
 2:3.30 
 2:331 
 2:330 
 2:331 
 
 2:329 
 2:330 
 2:330 
 
 2:330 
 
 Forest S. 
 George E. n. 
 
 Mary ZLizabeth Mwards 
 Strange, Goldio 
 Stranpc, Hughin 
 Strange, John r.. 
 
 Zona Cassada 
 Strange, Joseph Abnor m. 
 
 Lucinda . './hitc 
 Strange, Joseph 7,, 
 Strange, I.?.vcnia n. 
 
 Hi ran Hur.t 2,331 
 
 Strange, Lottie D. 2:331 
 
 Strange, Mr.rtha m. 
 
 Ed lioans 2,33C 
 
 Strange, Mary E. 2:331 
 
 Strange, Nor-'. 2:330 
 
 Stranrc, iallioin Clay m. 
 
 Mary Kimblor 2:330 
 
 Page 84 
 
 Stramjo, Ray 
 Stritton, D. P. 
 
 2:160, 
 
 2,330 
 1,251 
 
 Stringficld & Co. 
 
 
 1:214 
 
 Strin^ficld, Dorothy 
 
 
 1:275 
 
 Strirrp'i eld Ice Co. 
 
 
 1:215 
 
 String!" icid , Mrs . 
 
 
 1:189 
 
 Strin-ificld, P. D. 
 
 
 1:214 
 
 
 1253, 
 
 1:293 
 
 Striker, Herman 
 
 
 1:153 
 
 Strothor, John F. 
 
 
 2: 160 
 
 Stumboau.3h , Jack 
 
 
 1:51 
 
 Sturricno; J. 1-1, 
 
 
 1:51 
 
 Stump, Albert 
 
 
 1:280 
 
 Stump, J arias 
 
 
 1:280 
 
 Sturoy fzm 
 
 
 1:326 
 
 Sturdy, Farrell 
 
 
 1:173 
 
 Sturdy, J. I-;. 
 
 1:170, 
 
 1:171 
 
 
 1,173, 
 
 1,174 
 
 Sturdy, /P.lliam D. m, 
 
 
 
 IJcra No:-, 'kirk 
 
 
 2:206 
 
 Star 3 on, J. m. 
 
 
 
 Jane Eliza Davis 
 
 
 2:5 
 
 Sullivan, i! Dad" 
 
 
 1:240 
 
 Sullivan; Fannie Forn m. 
 
 Dr, Honry Carlock 
 
 1:342, 
 
 1:351 
 
 Sullivan, Henry G. n, 
 
 
 
 Priscilla Pernell 
 
 'li351, 
 
 1:342 
 
 Sullivan, Jessie m. 
 
 
 
 Gecr~e ',/. Coiner 
 
 1:3^3, 
 
 l;351 
 
 Sullivan, John in. 
 
 
 
 Lucy Trby 
 
 
 1:331 
 
 Summers, Andrew m. 
 
 
 
 Mary Fugate 
 
 
 2,289 
 
 Summers, ilia V. m. 
 
 
 
 Rev. i-fi.lliam R. Russell 
 
 2:289 
 
 Summers, Mrs. Vesta F. . 
 
 Ed^ar ".". Gregory 
 
 
 2:65 
 
 Sur.derr.ysr, Frederica 
 
 1:311 
 
 Sunshine School 
 
 1:279, 
 
 1:280 
 
 Sunnysi.dg School 
 
 1,278, 
 
 1,280 
 
 Sutter, J. K. 
 
 
 1,225 
 
 Sutton, Selina m. 
 
 
 
 Joshua Rnark 
 
 
 2:29 
 
 Swnrens, C. 
 
 
 1,278 
 
 Swoanoy, Rev. E. 0. 
 
 
 1:134 
 
 Sweeney, Lydia n. 
 
 
 
 _ ; T *-" 9 CartwHrht 
 
 
 ?:?78 
 
 olrd Tiller 
 
 2,178, 
 
 2:174 
 
 Swir.r.ry Lrcs. Cruggic 
 
 ts 
 
 1:353 
 
 - ..n.t7tr, T, A. 
 
 
 1:112 
 
 3'T.tzle-' "" / 
 
 1:346, 
 
 T -2^4 
 
 
 
 i-- , *- Jr+ 
 1,234 
 
 StrLtz. 1 :/, Thomas A. 
 
 
 1:75 
 
 Old .-' ::-ia fchool 
 
 
 1:280 
 
 Taborno.ole School 
 
 
 1:242 
 
 
 1:278, 
 
 1:280 
 
 Tackett, David m. 
 
 
 
 Roc tor 
 
 
 2,76
 
 INDEX i DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 85 
 
 Xaft, tf. H. It 177 
 
 laggard, Fred 1:153 
 
 Taggart, Judge 1:153 
 
 Taggart, !7. K. Iil60, 1:239 
 
 Ta^art, 1-fi.lliam M, 1:152, 1:221 
 
 Talbutt, (Vedette editor) lillS 
 
 Talbutt, Columbus 
 
 21332 
 
 2.333 
 
 2s 333 
 
 1209 
 
 157 
 
 2.333 
 
 2:333 
 
 Talbutt, Columbus m. 
 
 j'unanda Allison 
 Talbutt, Florence B, n, 
 
 C. E. Tarr 
 Talbutt, Henry K. 
 Talbutt, Mrs. Henry 
 Talbutt, Judge 
 Talbutt, Lucy M. n, 
 
 Clyde McLe;riore 
 Talbutt, Maggie D. m, 
 
 './. C. I-Jhaley 
 Talbutt, Kann & 
 Talbutt, Mary E. m. 
 
 Harry H. Davis 
 
 Talbutt, Mason It 3, 1:54, 
 
 1.164, 1:214, 
 
 1:244, 
 
 Talbutt, Kasor 1:112, 
 
 Talbutt, Hr.son 2:99, 
 
 2:160, 2:256, 
 
 Talbut, Ifcison 1:253, 
 
 1:275, 1:284, 
 / Talbutt, Kason m, 
 
 Clara Kimbler 
 * Talbutt, Mr. son 
 Talent, 'Jilliam C. 
 Tanner, ',-P.llie m. 
 
 Clark I-IcLamore 
 Tapley, J. S. 
 Tarbot, John 
 Tarbett, John 'A. 
 Tarbot, Ilary 
 Tarr, C. E. n. 
 
 Florence 3. Talbutt 
 Tarr, C. E. 
 Tarr, Charles E. 
 Tarr. Mrs. D. S. 
 $ Tarr, D. E. m. 
 
 Ethel A. \11son 
 Tarr, Mrs. Ethel 
 Tarr, Fred 
 Tarr, Howard 
 Tarr, T. B. 
 Tarr, John 
 Tarr, L. r . 
 Tarr. Mrs. 
 Tarr, Uathan D. m. 
 
 Lina 3. '.fei ^ht 
 Tarr, Ifilson 
 
 2.333 
 1.163 
 
 1.216 
 1:252 
 
 1:113 
 1:178 
 2:100 
 2:260 
 
 1:259 
 1:322 
 
 2:332 
 
 f 1:16 
 
 1:81 
 
 2:150 
 1:165 
 1:129 
 1:79 
 1:129 
 
 2:333 
 
 l53 
 2:334 
 1:209 
 
 2:333 
 
 1:190 
 2:335 
 2.335 
 1:110 
 2:335 
 1-216 
 1:189 
 
 2:333 
 2:335 
 
 1:22? 
 1.28C 
 1:164 
 1:251 
 
 2:336 
 1.51 
 1:?C 
 
 1:33 
 
 1.344 
 
 Tarrant, Eva ra. 
 
 Charles !>. Moore 2:195 
 
 Tarrant, Fannie m, 
 
 Dr. W. I. Carlock 
 Tarrant, Galbraith & 
 Tarrant, Golden 
 Tarrant, J. R. 1:163, 
 
 Tarrant, J. R. m. 
 
 Mary N. Thrunan 
 Tarrant, J. 11. 
 Tarrant, John 
 Tnrrr.nt, John M. 
 
 1.251, 
 Tarrant, Mary Elizabeth m, 
 
 Jair.?s Monroe Carlock 
 
 1:341, 
 Tarr.-vnt, Mlliara H. & 
 
 Sarah Jane 
 Trrrants 
 Intu:-; 
 Tat'jjr. , Ulis m. 
 
 "ary ElAzabeth Hanic 
 Tatum, i-aul Ellis 
 Trjxably Wealth 
 Taxation 
 Taylor, A. D. 
 Taylor, D'mn & 
 Taylor, S. P. 
 Taylor, Elizabeth Jane m. 
 
 James Davidson 
 Taylor-Evans 
 Taylcr, J. A. 
 
 Taylor, James Ii79 
 Taylor, James M. 
 Taylcr, John W, 
 Taylcr, Julia /inn m. 
 
 Sr.slcy C. Montgomery 
 Taylcr, Laura m. 
 
 V. M. Crooks ton 
 Taylor, Lydia L. m. 
 
 L. L. Hl-?ins 
 Taylor, Martha m. 
 
 Jesse E, Jones 
 Taylor, Matilda m. 
 
 Dr. T. K. Duckett 
 T-ylrr, Kollie m. 
 
 J, A. Rector 
 Taylcr, Mrs. 
 Taylcr, Hrs. Uellio 
 Taylcr, Porry H. m. 
 
 I'ary R. Allen 
 TaylT, R. J. m. 
 
 Ary 
 
 Tryl r, 
 Taylcr, 
 Taylcr, Susio m. 
 
 Jchn l-Mto 
 
 1.342 
 
 2:195 
 1:236 
 1:105 
 
 2:?3 
 2: 73 
 1^266 
 1:281 
 1:279 
 1:233 
 1:16? 
 
 2:320 
 1:184 
 1:178 
 . It82 
 1.184 
 2:87 
 
 2:190 
 2t87 
 2:86 
 
 2 .306 
 
 2.87 
 
 2 187 
 
 1:189 
 
 1.207 
 
 2t86 
 
 2.86 
 
 1.143 
 1:105 
 
 2.362
 
 INDEX DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 86 
 
 Taylor, Vida 
 Taylor, William m, 
 
 Sarah Hoyle 
 
 Taylor, Willis It 102, 
 
 Taylor, Lt. lfl.llis m. 
 
 Hoyle 
 
 Teaching, pioneer 
 Teagardon, Ala Ann m. 
 
 Cyrenus Z, Russell 
 Teagarden, Emma 3, m. 
 
 Charles M. Cox 
 Teagarden, John M, m. 
 
 Mary Trotm 
 Teod, I-Mliam J, 
 Temple, Mrs: , Joe 
 Temple, Sair. ',7, & Co. 
 Tempi ernan, C, D. 
 Temploton, !?., 
 Temploton, Robert 
 Torrantine, Rev, Mr. 
 Torroll, Alico m, 
 
 Joshua Floyd Friar 
 Terrell, Lorova 
 Terrell, KcKinley m. 
 
 tfana Friar 
 Terrell, Nettie a, 
 
 Jacob ETtrood Newkirk 
 Terrell, Nina 
 Terrell, W. S. 
 Terry, Dr. "..llliam 
 Theoble, 1-fl.lliam & Kary 
 Theobold, Mosos 
 Thomas, B. F, 
 Thomas, Charles m. 
 
 Rosio Riloy 
 
 2:239 
 2i239 
 
 Thomas, 
 Thomas, 
 
 Thomas , 
 Thomas , 
 Thomas, 
 
 H. : ; . 
 
 H. R. 
 
 Mrs. J. H. 
 Jamos, farm 
 John V. 
 
 1H73, 
 
 Thomas, Mrs. L. H. Itl93. 
 
 Thomas, I-iabel 
 Thomas, Mary ". ra. 
 
 Isom A. Young 
 Thomas, Nathaniel T. m. 
 
 Louvenia Co-ran 
 Thomas, R, C. 1:175 
 
 Thomas, ~ifi.lliam m. 
 
 Flora Pottsr 
 Thomason, Bernico m. 
 
 lfi.llir.rn A. Hunt 
 Thompson, m. 
 
 Sarah VJoodard 
 Thompson, Dot Oscar 
 Thompson, ?. M. m. 
 
 Ida Fuqua 2t39, 
 Thompson, Gideon 
 
 lilOO 
 Ii286 
 
 2291 
 1357 
 
 1357 
 
 1:78 
 
 1:204 
 
 1:225 
 
 Iil75 
 1:105 
 
 1:105 
 1:150 
 
 2:31 
 2.30 
 
 2.30 
 
 2 1 207 
 1:281 
 1:276 
 1:223 
 1:149 
 1:32 
 1:169 
 
 2:280 
 1:174 
 li!07 
 1:275 
 2:352 
 1:166 
 
 Iil95 
 1:196 
 2:281 
 
 2:391 
 
 2:391 
 1:176 
 
 2:33^ 
 
 2:98 
 
 2:37^ 
 2:39 
 
 2:238 
 
 1:101 
 
 133 
 
 Thompson, Hattie 2i39 
 
 Thompson, Inoa n. 
 
 Silas D. Bell Ii308 
 
 Thompson, Rev. J. J. 
 Thompson, John 
 Thompson, John W. 
 Thompson, Levy It 104 
 
 Thompson, Nancy n. 
 
 David Moore Ii299 
 
 Thompson, Smith m. 
 
 Mary Florence Oarlock 
 Thornton, G, Vf. 
 Thorce, G, A. 
 , G. J. 
 , McDemdd & 
 Fred 
 Mrs, Fred 
 
 l ;36 
 Itl65 
 1*234 
 Ii225 
 Ii222 
 It278 
 li 278 
 Ii313 
 Ii251 
 Itl82, Ii252 
 
 2i335 
 f 180 
 
 2t338 
 2i336 
 
 2i33? 
 2il79 
 
 Thumser 
 Thumsor 
 Thurer, 
 Thuror, 
 
 "Thieving Dick" 
 Thurman, B. J. 
 Thurman, B. G, 
 Thunr.an, Berry G, 
 
 Lula C. Clark 
 Thurman, Berry G, 
 Thurman, Bess m. 
 
 T. S. Braniff 
 Thurman, Dr. E. J 
 Thurman, Harold C 
 
 Freda Levy 
 Thurraan, J. A. m. 
 
 Alma Miller 
 Thurman, J, A. 
 Thurman, J. L. 11180, Il8l 
 
 Thurman, James U. 2i336 
 
 Thurman, John B. m. 
 
 Jane Allee 2 i 336 
 
 Thurman, Mary N. m, 
 
 J. R, Tarrant 2i336 
 
 Thweatt, Dr, G, E. Ii2l6 
 
 Thweatt, Mrs* Iil91 
 
 Thwoatt, Mrs, A. C 1|200, 1:202 
 Timmons, K. C. Ii251 
 
 Tindill, C. M. Ii279 
 
 Tindall, C. W. m. 
 
 Julia Montgomery 2il92 
 
 Tipton, Charlotte L. m. 
 
 Alfred Stephen Carender 
 Tipton, Lizzie ra. 
 
 John T. GrjLshaa 
 Tipton, Volma 
 Ti singer, Ruben 
 Todd, John m. 
 
 Kattie Shouso 
 Todd, R. C. 
 Todd, ~J, L. 
 Tcl&r, Eva ra, 
 
 Shorman A. vfalker 
 Toler, Mortio m. 
 
 Rufus McConnell 
 
 260 
 Ii28l 
 Iil05 
 
 1:276 
 Ii2?6 
 
 2i356
 
 INDEX: BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 8? 
 
 Toler, :;. H. It 178, 
 Toler, '.E-lliam 
 Toliver, J. \J. 
 Tolliver, Sarah m. 
 
 Janes Allen Hammer 
 Tomson, J. C. 
 Toney, Thomas 
 Torbett, Janes 
 Towner, '.JLlliam m. 
 
 Carol? no Rawhouser 
 Townlcy, H. S. 
 Township Organization 
 Trailer, Mao 
 Trailer, Kar^aret I. m. 
 
 Janes D. Patterson 
 
 1:277 
 2:301 
 2:197 
 
 2:355 
 
 1:232 
 1:181 
 1:105 
 
 2:266 
 1:278 
 1:256 
 1:275 
 
 i 107, 2:221 
 
 Travi G , Alba m . 
 
 R. Hartley 
 
 M, II, Emn* 2il99 
 
 Travis, E. G. 1:53 
 
 Travis, E. H. 1:249 
 Travis, Edward H, m. 
 
 Margaret Carter 2:200 
 
 Travis", J. 1-1, 2:291, 1:167, It 182 
 
 1:181, 1:241, 1:242 
 Travis, Jariec A, K, 
 
 Sally Cunningham 1:146, 1:147 
 Travis, Capt. Jamos K, Ii97 ,1:346 
 
 Travis, James ':!. 1:254 
 
 Travi s , Judijo 1 : 51 
 Travis, Kathorine m. 
 
 Uel W. I-Iurphy 2:200 
 
 Travis, Rev. & Mrs. 1:146 
 
 Travis, T. J. 1:182 
 Travis, Thomas m, 
 
 Eliza J. Murphy 2:199 
 
 Travis' s 1:147 
 
 Tree, poach, apple 1:71 
 
 Trimble, Alex 1:279 
 
 Trimble, Georgia 1:281 
 Tucker, Amanda m. 
 
 Emerson Scott 2:206, 2:303 
 Tucker, Anis m, 
 
 G, II. Hall 2:343 
 
 Tucker, Capt. 1:335 
 
 Tuckor, Charles 2:343 
 Tucker, Florence m, 
 
 A. A. Ion;: 2:343 
 
 Tuckor, ;tcv. II. A. 1:144 
 
 Tucker, Hartucll H. 2:343 
 Tucker, Rattic m, 
 
 Dr. H. E. Kacknoy 2:343 
 Tucker, Capt. J. J. m. 
 
 Elir.ibcth :<cCluro 2:343 
 
 Tuckor, Capt. J. J. 2:341 
 
 Tucker, Jazioc J. 1:251 
 
 Tuckor, lev. Jiv.es 1:120 
 
 Tacker. James L. 2: 3^' 3 
 
 Tucker, Jane m. 
 
 John !I. Dicus 
 Tucker, Martha 0. !n, 
 
 J. Konroo Vaughn 
 Tuchor ; ilary m. 
 
 Thomas M. Dicus 
 Tuckor, Nathan 
 Tucker, Mrs. Sallio 
 Tucker; Walter S. 
 Tuuinells 
 
 Turk, i-Irs, A. M, 
 Turner; G. H. 
 Turner, J. N. m. 
 
 Hax-tio Fuqua 
 Turner, Sarah mi 
 
 Joshua Ra^sdale 
 Turner, Thelma 
 Tut tin, Dr. 
 Tuttlo, M. S. 
 Tucknoss, Francis A. 
 Twa*cloll, F. L. 
 Tua'idcll, Kathryn 
 1\ryman, K.B.F. 
 lye, Minnie m. 
 
 James C, Jeffries 
 Ty^art, Tina 
 Tyson, J. W. 
 
 Ulcry, George 
 Ulory, Malinda m, 
 
 Frederick Garver 
 Underwood & Son 
 Underwood, Alice m. 
 
 T. G. Hawkins 
 Underwood, ^'urna ra, 
 
 E. U. Sloan 
 Underwood, Bonjamin D. 
 Underwood, Catharine m. 
 
 James M. Pickott 
 Undorwood, Clyde Cowan 
 Underwood, Decatur Ii58, 
 Undorwood, Decatur m, 
 
 Elizabeth Davidson 
 Underwood, Dick 
 Underwood, lulalia May m. 
 
 C. \J. Daughorty 
 Underwood, Goldie m. 
 
 R. A. Furnoy 
 Underwood, Harvo a. 
 Grisham 
 Howard 
 Irene 
 Jolin 
 Lewi.s M. 
 
 Ilai.cy J. Barber 
 Underwood, Katie m. 
 
 Sheridan :. Pyle 1:238, 
 Underwood, Newton J. 
 
 Mancy 
 Undorwood, 
 Undcr-jood, 
 Under-wood, 
 
 2:29$ 
 2t342, 2:343 
 
 2 1343 
 2:343 
 Ii206 
 2:343 
 1:236 
 1:278 
 1:168 
 
 2i39, 2:238 
 
 2:149 
 2:39 
 1:68 
 
 Iil67 
 
 It8l 
 
 Ii274 
 
 1:281 
 
 195 
 
 2jllO 
 1:274 
 1:168 
 
 2:40 
 
 2:40 
 1:241 
 
 2:339 
 
 2i339 
 2:340 
 
 2:231 
 2i340 
 1:241 
 
 2i338 
 1:105 
 
 2:340 
 2:340 
 
 2:60 
 2:340 
 2:340 
 
 1:34 
 
 Ii238, 2:259 
 
 2:259 
 
 1:81
 
 Il'IDSXi DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Pane 88 
 
 Undonrood, Price 2:199 
 
 Underwood, R. P. 1:166 
 
 Underwood, Robert 2, 1 99 
 
 Underwood, Robert P. m. 
 
 Sarah P. I.'urphy 2:199 
 Underwood, Sarah E, m. 
 
 D. ;,'. Awards 2:339 
 
 Underwood, ^opliia m. 
 
 ;-fi.l?ian P. Ilurphy 2:199 
 
 Underwood, J. J. 1:182, 1:241 
 
 * Underwood, T. J. f 2il6l 
 
 Underwood, Thomas & Marian 2jl99 
 
 Underwood, Thonas m. 
 
 Maria Howard 2:338 
 
 } Undor;;ood, Thomas J. m, 
 
 Amanda Appleby 2:338 
 
 Underwood, Tho-nar L&lker 2:3^0 
 Underwood, Taylor 1:260, ?:2.56 
 Underwood, "7. G. 1178, 1:217 
 
 Underwood, .,'. T. & brother 
 Underwood , . hiker 
 Underwood, '.E.lliam 
 Under; roods 
 Underwriters land Co. 1:3-0 
 
 United Confederate Veterans l:li<9 
 Upscn, Catherine m, 
 
 T .*Lllia*L Litchfiold 
 
 Lonjariin Flanders 
 Utt, './. D. 7i. 
 
 Sallic G. Ferguson 
 
 1:281 
 1:261 
 
 Vaile, E. L. 
 Valuation 
 Vanbibbor, "I. C. 
 Vanbuskirk, Ic.ll 
 VanFlaton, F. ; : . . 
 VanDcVontnr, Enr'.a m. 
 
 ,.T-lIia:a R. Robertson 
 Vandcrv'.llc , Arjnos 
 Vandcrvilic , Robert !J. m. 
 
 Clara "X::irds 
 Vanhoosc, "..ary m. 
 
 pan;; M-r^in 
 Van/iooGf.r , m, 
 
 . 
 Vr.nilcoscr, Allie m.. 
 
 3. ,!. Snith 
 VanHcoscr, C, I". 
 Vanho o s o r , Cha rl.os 
 Vanhooser , 
 Vanhoosrr , 
 VanHcoscr, 
 Vanhcoscr, 
 VanHooscr , 
 VanPoescr , 
 Van 1 loc :; or , 
 
 1-iincrva 
 
 2:25 
 
 :279 
 
 :279 
 
 :78 
 
 :331 
 :196 
 
 2:324 
 2:3^5 
 2:3^5 
 2:3^5 
 
 oariss 
 
 John 
 
 John P. 
 
 J jhr. '. : c-,rton rr , 
 
 Il~ zabeth Logar. 
 
 2:323, 2,345 
 
 Vanhooser, Loona Chloe 
 
 VanHooscr, R. H. 
 
 Vaiiioo^cr, W. H, 
 
 Vanhcoser, '.B.lliam H 
 
 Rosolla 3, 1-Iooro 
 
 2,346 
 
 VanKorn, I'artin m 
 
 Jane Higgins 
 VanCsdoll, F. G. 
 
 m. 
 
 2,324 
 2:345, 2,346 
 
 2:82 
 
 1:177, 
 1275, 
 
 VanOcccll, F. G. residencof 1,28? 
 
 1:201 
 1,293 
 1,19C 
 1:178 
 
 VanO'dcll, Mrs. F. G. 
 VanC:jd'..ll, F. S. 
 VanC -'oil, Flora 
 Va:iO-; -.11 ; Floyd 
 
 Floyd G. m. 
 
 on 2:3^0 1:102 
 
 May 1:191 
 
 Vase Mnnie 1:19^ 
 
 Fiinnio Colle 1:175 
 
 Peter 1:124, 2:3^0 
 
 T. J. 1:181, Ii252 
 
 VanOsdoll, Thomas J. m. 
 
 "ary Enma Garrett 2:99, 2:341 
 Vanl'elt, C. H. Dru^ Store 1:353 
 Vaughn, Ananda 2:342, It 336 
 
 Vaughn, Ann Eliza m, 
 
 Jamos Carlock 2(342 
 
 Vaughn, Benjamin Price 
 
 1,335, 2:342 
 
 Vaughn, Bertha 2:71 
 
 Vrughn, David m. 
 
 Edith E. Harper 2:71 
 
 Vaughn, Lt. Dav:.d Ii98, 1:104 
 
 Vaughn, David Franklin m. 
 
 Lucinda Ccok Ii335, 2:341 
 
 Vaughn, David Saxton 1:335, 2:3^*-2 
 '.feu.'-hn, Eliza Ann m. 
 
 James Madison Carlock 1:335 
 Vaughn, Elizabeth TO. 
 
 Samuel B. Lowles 1:321, 2:308 
 Vaughn, Ella (Ellen) m. 
 
 '.5-lliam F. Grider 2:341,1:335 
 
 Vaughn , Goldi o 
 Vaughn, Howard Ernest 
 Vaughn, Hox/ard Ernest 
 
 J. M. 
 
 J. Monroe m. 
 
 2,71 
 
 2:34^1. 
 
 f 2 t 72 
 
 1:335 
 
 2,341 
 Vaughn, Rev. J. Monroe & wife 
 
 f 2:72 
 V,"U;-hn, Maude ra, 
 
 :/iliiam S. McConnell 2:l4l 
 
 Vauf.'.r. , Osa 2:71 
 
 V;i;;-.:r., Price 2,141 
 
 Vau'jnn, Robert FranlcLin 2:342 
 
 2:71
 
 INDEX D.JJE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Vaa-hn, !fclliam Dewitt 
 
 1O35, 
 
 Vaufhn, .P.tt m. 
 
 Ii75, 
 
 Kina 
 
 Vedette 1:54, lillS, 
 
 Veil, Sophia n. 
 
 David. L. Kinf* 
 Venice, Rev. R. L 
 Ventioner, James 
 Ventioner, Jas. 
 Vert, R. F. 
 Vicksburg, sei^e 
 Victory School 
 "Vidette" 
 Vincent, J. 0. 
 Voet, Christ 
 Volkman, Fred 
 Vonstroh, Caroline m, 
 
 Henry Bohnc 
 Vonstrch, Dcra 
 Vonstroh, Frr.nk 
 Vonstroh, Henry 
 Von Stroho, Henry 
 Vonstroh, Henry & Lizzie 
 Vonstrch, Ida m. 
 
 Gus bohno 
 Vonstroh, John 
 VonStroh, Lizzie m, 
 
 Konry Erinkhoff 
 Vonstrch, Mabel 
 Vonstroh, 1-Iillio m. 
 
 Fred Bohnc 
 Vonstroh, Mollie m. 
 
 William Michoff 
 Vonstroh, William 
 Von Strch, William 
 Vonstroh, William m. 
 
 Dora .Scjjortnan 
 
 Catherine Sggennan 
 
 W W Lod^o , 
 
 Saddle , i/p n _ Dohart 
 
 './addle, Alta Sulalia May m, 
 
 Charlos u. Fortnor 
 t/addlo, Aria Rc^illa ra, 
 
 Joseph M^-Lco 
 Waddlo, 3ortha !-ntrulia n. 
 
 Sd'.mrd Robort Kolloy 
 Ifaddlo, Cclur.bus 
 Javid 
 a vi d 
 
 2j&3 
 
 2 1 121 
 
 Waddlo. 
 t7add ol 1 , 
 Waddl' , 
 
 Waddle, 
 Waddle, 
 Waddle, 
 Waddlo, 
 
 Orlando 
 
 Judrc J. '/. & 
 
 2:352 
 
 2i.V.9 
 
 T .-. r addlo, John Devillo m. 
 
 Jesso Irene Brookshicr 
 VJaddlo, Judf^e John Vftlliam 
 
 iHizr Jano Bcal 
 
 Waddle. Louroll Lyman m. 
 Frie Killingsworth 
 
 2:353 
 m. 
 
 1:124 
 
 !7au<i..i : Martin m. 
 
 
 1:258 
 
 i j olly Ar.n Lomar 
 
 2:34 C 
 
 1:32 
 
 Waddin, Martin M. 
 
 2:349 
 
 1:178 
 
 WarHlG, Crral Larismur 
 
 2:352 
 
 1:302 
 
 Waa J "-o . Polly Ann 
 
 2:349 
 
 1:278 
 
 Wad *~: : , Youn^ D . 
 
 2:35C 
 
 1:244 
 
 Wa r un"n, ^r.ancho 
 
 2,87 
 
 1:277 
 
 Wa i. " 3- U r . m, 
 
 
 1:153 
 
 Lvj. ::xt:~ins 
 
 2! 87 
 
 1:153 
 
 Waa -7.:.-.n , "ir]. Bryant 
 
 2:87 
 
 
 v/a;c v.. ;-.. K^^ol 
 
 2:87 
 
 2-"-'; 7 
 
 Wa ; ^,:.n "... Hester 
 
 2:87 
 
 2 : ?47 
 
 Wa'^-v.n, J.. F. in. 
 
 
 2 . "',47 
 
 i'l.la Hi" f ?ins 
 
 2:8? 
 
 2:>7 
 
 Wc\?--ii!.an, Kay 
 
 2:87 
 
 1 i2' 7 8 
 
 Wa:;,-.T/Lri, Crval 
 
 2:87 
 
 2:3 -'7 
 
 ".'a. "-.T..V.'. , Roy 
 
 2:87 
 
 
 Wa^arc'Ui, Paul 
 
 2 1 87 
 
 2:347 
 
 lva-*:/^-:r> Uncle Billy farm 
 
 2:294 
 
 2:347 
 
 Wa ~r.~ r , Willi am 
 
 1:37 
 
 
 Wa roner, Pckn 
 
 1:106 
 
 2:347 
 
 Whaley, Mrs. 'J. C. 
 
 1:210 
 
 2 1347 
 
 Wai^'ht, Lina D. m. 
 
 
 
 George Potter 
 
 
 2:347 
 
 Nathan D. Tarr 
 
 2:333 
 
 
 Wakefield, Janes A. 
 
 1:3^9 
 
 2:347 
 
 Wakefield, Mary m. 
 
 
 2:>7 
 
 Thomas D. Chatham 
 
 1:348 
 
 1:153 
 
 Walker, Arthur 
 
 2:355 
 
 
 'Walker, , F. 
 
 1:254 
 
 
 Walker, .Emily ra. 
 
 
 2-.y^6 
 
 John ^,, Farmer 
 
 2,279 
 
 
 Walker, Edna Gsrtrudo m, 
 
 
 
 Lon KcGuire 
 
 2,356 
 
 1:231 
 
 Walker, Ephriam 
 
 1:260 
 
 2 1349 
 
 Walker, Florilla m. 
 
 
 
 William *I. Edre 
 
 2:16 
 
 2:353 
 
 Walkc;-, Gen m. 

 
 TNDSX. DADS COUNT! HISTORY 
 
 Page 9C 
 
 1:22? 
 2.356 
 
 'Walker, Jud^o Ralph 
 Walker, Sarah Floe m. 
 
 Rcbert Coin 
 Walker, Sh^^^.n A. m. 
 
 3va TcTor 2:356 
 
 Walker, T. H. 1:250 
 * Walker, T. K. & wife at homo 
 
 f 1:328 
 if Walker, Judge Thomas M. m. 
 
 Nora S . Haraner 2 : 353 
 
 Walker, '.Lilian Franklyn 2:354 
 Wall, Priced 11 p. m. 
 
 Rev. William Ramsey Bennington 
 1.126 
 Walter, 3vo m. 
 
 Andr&u iiiller 2:130 
 
 Walton, I'iss Ilr.o 1:278 
 Ward, Goor^o m. 
 
 Mary Carlonk 1:340 
 
 Ward, J. ./. 1.216 
 
 Ward, Kittles It 277 
 
 Warnor, Daniel Sumnor 2:308 
 
 Warnor , Fred W. 2 ; 308 
 Warner, Frod :}. m. 
 
 Bertha B. Shafer 2:308 
 
 Warren, Elder Iil3** 
 
 Warren, Frits 2:38 
 
 Warren, Goldia 1:2? 5 
 
 Warron, Ruth 1:2? 5 
 
 Warren , Dquiro 1 i 83 
 
 Ward, W. W. 1:90 
 
 V/ard, ;-5.11io 1:281 
 V/ashburn, L. D. m. 
 
 Patient Schnidiker 2:213 
 Washburn, Kr.ry E. m. 
 
 Ferdnand Cr'tloff 2:213 
 
 Washington Hctol Iil09, Is 212 
 
 1:295 
 W a shinrton Tcd^c, Ho, 37 
 
 A F'& A M 1293 
 
 1:181, 1:5? 
 
 'Was son, A. !' 1:2?7 
 
 'Was son, J. 0. 1:1?8 
 
 V/asson, KcConnell & 1:215 
 
 Was son, R. E. 2:144 
 Wasson, R. E. m. 
 
 Ruth Tcror^s 2:299 
 
 Waterman & Sons 1:222 
 
 Waters, Rev. Herbert 1:1^ 
 
 Watlcins, George W. If 81 
 
 Watkins, '.Jilliam C. 1:81 
 Watson, _ 
 
 1:217 
 
 2:356 
 
 2:357 
 2:357 
 
 Watson, Frank G. 
 Watson, H. Raymond 
 Watson, James m. 
 
 Lavina Kir.R 
 Watson, James T. m. 
 
 Mslinda J. Brown 
 Watrcn, Lula m. 
 
 Edward Eroughton 
 V/atson, Karf^arot m. 
 
 Txnpodoro KcConnell 
 tfatuon, Mr. 
 
 Watocn, Otto 
 Warson. W, H. 
 
 Watson 
 tfatsr..-. 
 
 Iil39, 
 
 2357 
 2357 
 
 2tl21 
 2i356 
 2i357 
 
 2:296 
 Iil86 
 2233 
 
 .Elder W. H. 
 William 
 William m, 
 Swi'.h 2. Hampton 
 
 Watts, m. 
 
 G. audio Carlock 
 WatJi, S. H. 
 Weaver, John 
 
 Webb, m. 
 
 Tdelia Frieze 
 './ebb, Gertrude m, 
 
 Lucian M. Crutchor 
 Itobb, J. C. li$6, 
 
 Ii242 
 1139 
 
 2i233 
 
 li34C 
 Ii275 
 Iil67 
 
 1359 
 Ii2l6 
 li25L 
 
 1204 
 
 Wednesday Afternoon Club 
 Weed, Lucinda m. 
 
 David J. Allison Ii300,2327 
 
 Wehrftan , Henry 1 . 280 
 
 Wei he , Eri ic s t 1:153 
 
 Ueiland, Mrs. Grover 1.204 
 
 Weir, m. 
 
 Col. Coffoy 
 'Weir, m. 
 
 Lillie Scrocgs 
 Weir, Anna K, 
 
 D. F. Duffy 
 Weir Car.pground 
 Woir Coruotery 
 Woir, Daisy D. m. 
 
 R. C. Ball 
 Weir, Dr. 
 Weir , Don 
 Weir, Frank B. 
 Weir, Dr. G. L, 
 'Weir. Mrs. Dr. George 
 Woir, George L. 
 Weir, H. m'. 
 
 Mf.r^nret Shafer 
 Wei.r, Horace S. 
 Wei", Ro\r. J, & wife 
 
 'Weir, Jonathan 
 Ifcir, Jonathan 
 "Weir, Mrs. L. J. 
 
 1.101 
 2298 
 
 2.358 
 
 1.66 
 1:69 
 
 2.358 
 
 1.57, 1.108 
 
 1,69, 2,358 
 
 1,69, 2.358 
 
 1.217 
 
 1.196 
 
 2.358 
 
 2,307 
 2.358 
 1.147 
 
 1:33 
 1.90, 1.147 
 
 1,67 
 1.210
 
 T NDX: DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 91 
 
 Weir, Lucy K. m. 
 
 J. L. i:i'- ins 2:3 C 8 
 Weir, Harxaret m. 
 
 Achillis G. Stapp 2:325 
 
 Weir, Mary 1:129 
 
 Weir, Mary Jcllo 1:179 
 
 Weir, I:. 2. It 178 
 Weir, Hera n. 
 
 Le:ds Henbree 2:358 
 
 Weir, Pharmacy 2:^25 
 
 Weir, Robert S. 2:358 
 Weir, Sainu.ol 1:147, 2:22 
 Weir, Samuel m. 
 
 Folly 5. Stevens 2:353 
 < Weir, Samuel J. m, 
 
 Haiti c D. Wilson 2:353 
 
 Weir, oanuel Jackscn Jr. 1:66-6Q 
 Weir, SanujJ. 3r. m. 
 
 Po3.3.y L. Stcvons 
 Weirs 
 
 Weiser.scl, Christiana ra. 
 
 Gecr-u Jacob Crtloff 
 Weissenflush, Arthur 
 Wolch, btt'.s 
 Wells, Fred n. 
 
 Ida Prc ice tt 
 
 Wells, G. W. 1:164 
 
 Wells, George J, 1:249 
 
 Wells, J. ", 1:171 
 
 Wells, John 1:L11 
 
 Wells, Jud^c 1:37, 3:38 
 
 Welty, 1,37, It 33 
 
 West,(i:inch' 3 sister) 1:91 
 
 West, billy Itllto 
 
 West, bcb 2:137 
 
 West, Doc 1:10* 
 
 West, Deck 1:10^' 
 
 West, Davo 1:30; 
 West, Flora in. 
 
 VanCsdoll 1:390 
 
 West, Crpt. Gentry ItlO'J- 
 
 West, I. J. 1,9,'^ 1:101 
 
 '.Vest, J. F. 1:2/5 
 
 West, Jarnou 1:33 
 West, Jane rr lt 
 
 '.Lilian Co3.1ir.s 1:3''7 
 
 West, J^ssc 1:1 ;4 
 West, John 1:102, 1:103 
 
 West, John Jr. 1;]04 
 
 West, rjr:~h l : b7, 1.-Q1 
 
 attle 
 
 West, 
 Ifost, 
 
 '.Jest, '..Illian C. 
 
 
 1:33^ 
 
 ;tet Glaze, battlo 
 
 
 1:7' 
 
 Wetzel, Kiss Eertha 
 
 
 It 203 
 
 Wetzel, Miss birdie 
 
 
 1:203 
 
 Wetzel, Mrs. Dena 
 
 
 l:19i 
 
 Wetzel, LI. Guss 
 
 1:103, 
 
 1:10^ 
 
 V'etzel, H^lm 
 
 1:67, 
 
 2:22 
 
 Wetzel, Howard residence 
 
 1:56 
 
 Wetzel, J. L. 1:39 
 
 , Ii55, 
 
 2t9S 
 
 2:100, 1:218, 
 
 Ii217, 
 
 l:21 t 
 
 Wetzel, J.?mes L. 
 
 
 1:253 
 
 I-.'etr.el, John 
 
 
 1:51 
 
 Wetzel, John 
 
 
 Ii29 
 
 T .7clze] , John C. 
 
 Ii33, 
 
 1:294 
 
 
 1:249, 
 
 It25 
 
 '.fetzcl, L. A. It 178, 
 
 1:215, 
 
 1:252 
 
 Welz 'I, I Irs. L. A, 
 
 
 li21C 
 
 V/otee] , Mrs. Lillian 
 
 
 1:192 
 
 l.'etr.el, Mary 
 
 
 1:275 
 
 IJot^ol, Mrs. 
 
 Iil88, 
 
 1:189 
 
 V/ctaol , S. H. 
 
 li!78, 
 
 1:215 
 
 ifetzcl, :irs. S. H. 
 
 
 1:201 
 
 I-fetr.ols 
 
 
 1:68 
 
 V/haley, T. S. 
 
 1:215, 
 
 1:217 
 
 '.."haley, :;. C. m. 
 
 
 
 >;a:::io D. Talbutl 
 
 
 2:333 
 
 'A'hoelor, n. 
 
 
 
 Barbara Julian 
 
 
 2:359 
 
 Wheeler, Alien 
 
 
 2.3 
 
 Wheeler , Appleby & 
 
 
 1:226 
 
 T .Jhoclor, bertha 
 
 
 2:360 
 
 Shoeler, Lessio n. 
 
 
 
 William Maze 
 
 
 2:360 
 
 V.'heelor, 7'yron 
 
 
 It 338 
 
 V.'heeler, Calvin 
 
 It33, 
 
 1:226 
 
 VJheeler, Calvin 
 
 
 5:217 
 
 Sheeler, Calvin m. 
 
 
 
 Ascenith Carlcck 
 
 
 2:148 
 
 '.Vheeler, Calvin ra. 
 
 
 
 r : ellie Gilliland 
 
 
 2:360 
 
 V.'heeler, Clarence C. 
 
 
 2:360 
 
 Wh^clor, David 
 
 
 1:72 
 
 b'heoler , Dollie m. 
 
 
 
 Roy C. Kin^ 
 
 2:119, 
 
 2i360 
 
 Wheeler, Slla F. m. 
 
 
 
 F-iix McGeo 
 
 
 2:156 
 
 V/liocler , Ehiil D. m. 
 
 
 
 I v.i Orurmond 
 
 
 1:72 
 
 T .Ti^cl--r, Ev^rt 
 
 
 1:72 
 
 Wh'elfT, Frances Marion 
 
 1:70 
 
 './heolcr, Fred n. 
 
 
 
 Kioc Cm troll 
 
 
 Ii338 
 
 I-Jheel r , Gale 
 
 
 2:360 
 
 W;ie el - r , G randna 
 
 
 1:72 
 
 Wi .c ol cr , T saac m . 
 
 
 
 bn + h<i Brown 
 
 
 2:156 
 
 '.Thee 1 or, James 
 
 1:51, 
 
 1:70 
 
 1:69 
 
 , 2,3, 
 
 2,218
 
 D<;DE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 
 
 Wheeler, James P. m. 
 
 Alma Gilliland 2:359 
 Wheeler, Jin 2:119 
 
 feeler, Joo Is 280 
 
 :Jheeler,John 1:341 
 
 Wheeler, John & Jane 2tll9 
 Wheeler, John C. m. 
 
 MaLissa Jano Hayes 2t359 
 Wheeler, John Hue;h 2t360 
 Wheeler, Laura m. 
 
 Lloyd Darst 2i3 
 
 Wheeler, Loiiis m. 
 
 Annie Kurst 1:?2 
 
 Wheeler, Margaret m. 
 
 Lilian Landers Is 72, 2:132 
 Wheeler, llr.rion, Sam, & Allen 
 
 f 2:264 
 
 Wheeler, Martin 
 Wheeler, LI<.ry Belle 
 Wheeler, Ilary Olive IT, 
 
 Rolvin H, Darst 
 Wheeler, Mor.tc 
 Wheeler, Mrs. 
 Wheeler, tiancy m. 
 
 John C. Grisham 
 Wheeler, Folly m, 
 
 Thompson Grisham 
 Wheeler, Rolen Joe 
 Wheeler, S. H. Ii232, 
 '.Vheelcr, Sam 
 Wl.ocler, Samuel m. 
 
 Mary Drisid.ll 
 Whoolcr, Samuel K, 
 '.Vheelcr, Samuel 3r. 
 
 Margaret Cowan 
 Wheeler, Sorepta C, 
 
 W. Y. Kcl.cnoro 
 Wheeler, \i. S. 
 IThcelcr, VP-lliam Lcander 
 Wheelers 
 tVhemonn, 1-Liry m. 
 
 Charles Frederick Hodde 2i90 
 iThipple, Miss m. 
 
 Isaac 2ichop Ii3l6 
 
 Whi taker, J. S. n, 
 
 LiJ.a V/llson 2:?66 
 
 Whi taker, Joe 
 
 2:3 
 1:229 
 
 1:189 
 2:62 
 
 2.59 
 
 1:72 
 
 1:249 
 
 2:132 
 
 lt69-72 
 
 1169-72 
 
 White, C. C. 
 White, C. F. 
 White, Charley 
 White, Charles D. m. 
 
 Eliza Duncan 
 White, Charles D. & wife & 
 
 residence f 
 
 l-M to, Clyde C. 
 White, D. R. 1:108, 1:215, 
 White, Dee 
 
 White, 2. E. 1:51, 
 
 White, Mrs. E.S. 
 White, Sber E. 1:33, li^, 
 White, Sber E. & wife 
 ;."-it.j, Elija m. 
 
 Caroline Clark 
 WW to , Goor^c W. 
 Wid Co , Jessie m. 
 
 Hnrvin Willctt 
 White, John m, 
 
 En.ma Fry 
 
 Susie Taylor 
 White, Laura m. 
 
 Jesse Dai : rh 
 White, Lucinda S. m. 
 
 Joseph Abner Strange 
 T ./hite, Morris & Is 214, 
 
 White, Myrtle C. m. 
 
 Carter Clopton 
 White, Nancy m. 
 
 Harry C. Crisp 
 Whi te , Nancy Jane m . 
 
 I/Lilian: Cotter 
 White Oak Church 
 White Oak School 1:277, 
 
 White, pearl m. 
 
 '.{Lilian Fuqua 
 Whitley, Alice 
 Whitley, F. H. 
 Whitley, J. J. 
 ".'hitlcy, 0. C. 
 Whitlov, C. E. 
 
 & wife 
 
 VMtn, B. F. 
 VVhito, Zcssie I 
 F, M. Snood 
 
 'vhitsott, P.av. Younn W. 
 
 Whi^tr.kor 
 
 Whi ^ taker, Henry m. 
 
 da M, Murpliy 
 ',1 '--., ..bbie "./, m. 
 
 Ijon H. I-omberton 
 V&lcurn, T. J. 
 
 1:27 
 2:36 
 
 2:26 
 Ii2*i 
 
 1:21 
 
 2,36. 
 2:36. 
 
 2:36 
 2:37. 
 
 2:32 
 
 1:21 
 
 2:36' 
 
 1:15: 
 ltl5 
 
 1:13 
 1:16 
 
 1,252, 2:2^ 
 
 2:12 
 It 22
 
 BADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Fage 9': 
 
 Wilcoxin, Martha m. 
 George Shafer 
 Wiley, Ann m. 
 Henry S. Bedell 
 Wiley, Martha M. m. 
 Martin Strader 
 Wiley, Rev. Samuel 
 
 2(306 
 li333 
 
 Williamson, Rev. George H. 
 1:131, 1:143, 
 Williamson, John 
 Willis, Amanda m. 
 George W. Dai^h 
 Willis, 'Elder 
 Willis, Eveline m. 
 
 1:14^: 
 1:16: 
 
 1:36' 
 1:13' 
 
 Wiley, 'J. A. ra, 
 Annie Melissa Young 
 Wilhite, Charles m. 
 Luella Hurst 
 Wilhite, Minnie m. 
 
 2,173 
 
 Jamos L. Daif^h 
 Willis, Julia 
 Willis, Margaret m, 
 James Scott 
 
 2,37- 
 
 1:29 
 
 1:31 
 
 Charles Meyers 
 Wilkins, Alma m. 
 Lucian Loo Gregory 
 Winkins, Lena 
 Wilkins, D. T. 
 Wilkins, D. T. 
 Wilkins, J. T. 1243, 
 Wilkins, J. ',7. 
 Wilkins, T. J. 
 Wilkorson, A. 3, It 177, 
 Wilkersor., Betsy 
 
 2il73 
 
 2t65 
 1(281 
 Iil67 
 2,137 
 
 1:169 
 
 1.151 
 1 178 
 
 1:129 
 
 Willi s , Mary J . m . 
 Thomas Jefferson Daiph 
 2(27, 
 Willis, Rev. 
 Willis, R. T. 1:138, 
 ;. R .llis, K. T. Jr. 
 Willis, Rev. R. T, 
 Willis, Rich T. 
 Willis, Richard 
 WMlis's 1:137, 
 Wrils, F. A. 1:171, 
 
 1,36: 
 2,37.' 
 1:13 
 1:10' 
 1:36? 
 1:3 
 2,2' 
 1:6;, 
 1:17. 
 1:17- 
 
 Wilkorson , Jann 
 Wilkerson, ii. A. 
 
 l>'lS 
 
 Wills, J. :!. 1:173, 
 
 1:17- 
 
 Wilkcrson, Viiss 1:2/5 
 
 Wilkerson, Nathan & Nathan Sr. 
 T .n on 
 
 '.vTlls, John m. 
 Margaret Grisham 
 Wills, Aunt Julia 
 
 2,6( 
 
 1:9: 
 
 Wilkerson, Rebecca 
 
 1:129 
 
 Wills, William Thompson 
 
 2,6f 
 
 Wilkerso 1 ! Sarah 
 
 It" 2Q 
 
 Wilson, 
 
 1 : 6> 
 
 Wilkscn, John 
 Wlllet, Charles H. 
 Wlllott, J. F. 
 
 J- ( --*-7 
 
 1(140 
 2:362 
 1:277 
 
 Wil son 
 Wilson, Albert L. 
 Wilson, Alfred m, 
 
 1:10 
 
 2,36' 
 
 Willot, J. P. Residence, 
 Willctt Store, Crisp f 
 
 2:280 
 
 Mary Lou Davis 
 Sara Jane Russell 
 
 2.15- 
 
 Willett, J. T. 
 
 Iil78 
 
 1-S.lson, Alice m. 
 
 
 lifi.Het, I-Iarvin m. 
 
 
 John M. Cotter 
 
 1:35. 
 
 Jessie Wliito 
 
 2:362 
 
 Wilson, Alice m, 
 
 
 Williams, Billy m. 
 
 
 Taylor H. Hunt 
 
 2:9' 
 
 Lou Boachloy 
 
 1,100 
 
 Wilson, Benton 
 
 2:11;' 
 
 Williams, Brown 
 
 1,104 
 
 V.llson, Dcnton 
 
 1,21s. 
 
 Williams, E. S. 
 
 1(104 
 
 '.'ilson, Bessie m, 
 
 
 Williams, Mrs. 1C, g. 
 
 1(202 
 
 Homer Smith 
 
 2:32 
 
 Willians, George 
 
 1:134 
 
 Wilson, Bros. 
 
 l:22 l 
 
 Williams, Hocoa 
 
 1:103 
 
 Wilson, C. A. 
 
 1,24. 
 
 Williams , Jake 
 
 1:103 
 
 Wilson, Dr. C. F. m. 
 
 
 Wi 1 licUTis i tjciscn 
 
 Is 81 
 
 Rector 2(76, 
 
 2,36 
 
 Williams, John I:103,lilo6, 
 
 
 '.& IE on, Cal 
 
 1:14. 
 
 Williams, John M. 
 
 ' 1-104 
 
 Wil-on, diaries m. 
 
 
 Williams, Marion 
 
 1:103 
 
 Lc-Lisi F. Murphy 
 
 2,19 
 
 Williams, Mary n, 
 
 
 Wilson, Charles m. 
 
 
 C. C. Allison 
 
 1:296 
 
 Nnrtha Hastings 
 
 
 Williams, Mary Jane m. 
 
 
 .'lizabcth Grisham 
 
 2,36 
 
 David J. ALlison 
 
 1(300 
 
 Vfi.^.; ~>n, Charles H. 
 
 2s 36 
 
 Williams, I'.r. 
 
 Ir 111 
 
 '....' . ,n, Charles R. 
 
 23( 
 
 Williams, S. B. 
 
 1.106 
 
 ; :.' .-n, Clair F. 
 
 2(36 
 
 Williams, T. M. m. 
 
 
 >f i r v.i, Di cy Jane 
 
 2,2: 
 
 Margaret L , Carondcr 
 
 1:332 
 
 Wiisoa, Doda Alice 
 
 2.21 
 
 Williams, William 
 
 1:32 
 

 
 INDEX i DADE COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 
 
 Wilson, Slender Jane m, 
 
 John II. Landers 
 Wilson, Sliza Ann m, 
 
 Swing Carlock 
 Wilson, Ethol A. m. 
 
 D. B. Tarr 2! 335 
 
 Wilson, Svalyn m. 
 
 Dr. C, A, Rowe 2:366 
 
 Wilson, F. H. 1:117, lil^O 
 
 Wilson, Fay 2i368 
 
 Ullson, Francis M. 124? 
 
 Willson, G. S. Ill66 
 
 Wilson, G. '.;, , ?? o 1:226, 1:227 
 1.228, Is 23l, 1,232 
 Wilson, G. U r . m, 
 
 McLomore It 129 
 
 Wilson, Gasley 2s 368 
 
 Wilson, Georrre 1:3, 1:93, lilOl 
 Wilson, George m, 
 
 Fannie Harper 2j335 
 
 # Wilson, George W. m. 
 
 Fannie McLemore 2:363 
 
 2:367 
 
 Wilson, Georpie W. 
 Wilson, George tf. m. 
 
 Paulino McLemoro 
 
 # Wilson, George W, f 
 Wilson, Isom Iil69 
 Wilson, J. G. 1:22? 
 Hileon, James G. 2 {14? 
 
 # Wilson, James G. m. 
 
 Louiso Fyffe 
 ^ Josie Mason 
 
 Minnio C, Peterson 2i36? 
 
 2:364 
 
 Wilson, Janes H. 2366 
 
 Wilson, John It 111 
 
 Wilson, John m, 
 
 Ida Patterson 2s22A 
 
 Wilson, John S, 2:36^ 
 
 Wilson, John W. Ii211 
 
 Wilson, Jonos & 1>68 
 
 Iftlson, Kate m. 
 
 M. P, KcPoak 2tl52 
 
 iAlson, King 2t368 
 
 Wilson, Landon 1:277 
 
 Wilson, Louise m. 
 
 Benjamin Appleby 2t339 
 
 Wilson, Lula m, 
 
 J, 3, Vfoi taker 2(366 
 
 Wilson, Malinda a. 
 
 Rev. John Dell 1306 
 
 Wilson, Mamio m, 
 
 Charles Brockway 2i368 
 
 Wilson, Mary m. 
 
 Joseph IJlnWLo 2j370, 2i371 
 
 Wilson, Mary L. m. 
 
 W. L. Roark 2i364 
 
 lfl.lson, Mattie D, m. 
 
 Samuol J. Weir 2 1358 
 
 Hilson, Mattie J. 2 1369 
 
 Wilson, I-Irs. Iil92, 1:195 
 
 Wilson, Nathaniel m, 
 
 Jane Baker 1:353 
 
 Wilson, Nina E. 2 1369 
 
 Wilson, Mrs. 0. J. liZIO 
 
 Wilson, Mrs. Otto 1:196 
 
 Wilson, Paul m. 
 
 Minnie Bowman 2 1368 
 
 Wilr,on, Polly Caroline m. 
 
 Washington Hunt 297 
 
 Wilson, S. H. 2364 
 
 Wilson, S. H. Jr. Ii260 
 
 Wilson, Samuol F. 1:132 
 
 Wilson, Sol 1:51 
 
 Wil3;n, Solomon 1:90 
 
 ^1 son, Solomon H. 1:353 
 
 Wilson, Solomon K. m, 
 
 Kary M. Bell 2i363, 2i366 
 
 2:367 
 
 vaison, T. H. 
 Wilson, Thomas /dvin 
 Wilson, THora Maude 2 1369 
 
 l&lson, Veda F. m. 
 
 Albert Morris 2il97, 2.364 
 
 Wilson, Victoria F. m, 
 
 J. E. Gylos 2i364 
 
 Wilson, W. 0. 1:229 
 
 * Wilson, W. 0. f 2 t 248 
 Hilson, W. S, 1:229 
 
 * Wilson, W. S. m. 
 
 Clara Grisham 2368 
 
 2j62 
 
 * Wilson, W. S. & fardly & 
 
 residence f 2|2.48 
 
 Wilson, William 1:69 
 
 Ii81, Iil68 
 
 Wilson, miiam 2:358 
 
 Wilson, William Lawrence 2 1369 
 
 ^ Wilson, William Oregon m. 2*366 
 
 Sallie Carlock 2 1366 
 
 Ii340, Ii3t4, 2i364, 2i368 
 
 lAlsons Creod, battle 1:98 
 
 Windcs, Robert 12?8 
 
 Windos, W. H, 1279 
 
 l&np-, Mrs. Alice Curtis Meyer 
 
 1201 
 
 Wingo, W. H. m. 
 
 Minnie Grisham 2i62 
 
 Wlnkolmann, Louiso m. 
 
 Carles Frederick Hodde 2i90 
 VB.nl o, ffl 
 
 '\.i.icy Scott 229n 
 
 # Win'i-J.o, Charles m. 
 
 barah Ma thews 2tj7Q
 
 INDEX i DADZ COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 Page 95 
 
 Winkle, Charles 1:102 
 
 . 1:170, 1:173, 1:1?4 
 
 Winkle, Charles Burton 2:370 
 
 Winkle, Charley 
 Winkle, J. J. 
 
 1:103, Iil06 
 1:170, 1:173 
 
 Winkle, John Janes m. 
 
 Narcissus Catharine Scott 
 
 Winkle, Joseph m. 
 
 L'ary !E.lson 
 Ifinklo, Loda C. m. 
 
 Delia Ritchie 
 Winkle, Hrs. Narcissus 
 Winter, Sthol 
 Winter, Henry m, 
 
 Caroline Hake 
 
 Winter, John & jjstor 
 
 1 Winter, Josonh H, m. 
 
 Lucia "'cwcn 
 Winter, Vic-.y r.. 
 
 Melvillo Hunt 
 Winter, Minnie m, 
 
 Henry Bartlinf* 
 Wise, .Frozy Thoo 
 Wise, George m, 
 
 Nellie Sharp Nixon 
 Wise, Georgia Aliono 
 Withers, Amy 
 Witt, JTlma 
 Witt, Jar.os Ft. 
 Witt, Joe m, 
 
 Macio Smith 
 Witt, !5.1ma 
 Wi throw, Annie r.. 
 
 W. A. Bird 
 Wi throw, Clara m. 
 
 James Irby 
 Wi throw, ?Jtta m. m. 
 
 Robert '.7. j.urton 
 Wi throw, J. W. 
 Wi throw, Lula ri. 
 
 Roy McLer.orc 
 Wi throw, Mr." (rie m 
 
 Perry McL.er.ore 
 Wi throw, Mollie 
 Wi throw, N. B, m. 
 
 Margaret Bakor 
 '.-fi. throw, Rachol m 
 
 C. ?. Ho.wk 
 Wi thro".; , Thona s 
 Wolf, A. J. 
 Wolfe, Amon n. 
 
 Emily Pdlcy 
 Wolfe, Gon. 
 ; to i f , Acv . J . R . 
 Wo od , Be r. ,jani n 
 Wood, J. C. 
 Wood, J. G. T, 
 Wood, J^ajor 3. '.". 
 
 2:371 
 2:370, 2:371 
 
 2:370 
 1:120 
 2:373 
 
 1 : 311 
 2 i ;72 
 
 2; 372 
 2:373 
 
 1:311 
 2i210 
 
 2 1 210 
 2:210 
 1:280 
 2 : 3.14 
 
 2:32^ 
 
 2:324 
 
 1:326 
 1:326 
 
 1:326 
 Ii235 
 
 2:150, 1:327 
 
 2:150, 
 
 Is326 
 1:326 
 
 1:327 
 1:326 
 
 1:225 
 
 2t280 
 Is 315 
 
 Wood, W. C. Iil69 
 
 Wbodard, Charles E. 2:375 
 
 Woodard, Eliza m. 
 
 Samuel Grishan 2i60 
 
 V/oodard, George W. 2:373 
 VJoodard, John m. 
 
 Eunice Jerome 2:373 
 Woodard, John & wife f 2: 360 
 Woodnrd, John W, m. 
 
 Lizzie H, Dai^h 2:373 
 Woodard, John ',-/. & wife f 2:3bC 
 
 Woodard, Laura 2:37^ 
 
 Woodnrd, Lela E. 2:375 
 Wbodard, Mary Jane m. 
 
 Henry Hunts 2:37^ 
 Woodard, Neva G, m. 
 
 .Tichftrd Hill 2:375 
 
 Woodp.ru, Td chard Newton 2:374 
 Woodard, Sarah m. 
 
 Thompson 2 : 374 
 
 Woodard, Sterling P. 2:374 
 Woodard, W, Roy m, 
 
 Dcrtha Gideon 2:375 
 
 Woodard, Wava 2:375 
 
 V/oodard, William Jasper 2:374 
 Woodbury, Fred H. m. 
 
 Emily A. Young 2:382 
 Woodrow, Sarah m. 
 
 Linville Higgins 2:82 
 
 Vfoods, J. C. 1:173 
 
 Woods, James B. 1:144 
 '.-foods, Fina m. 
 
 Michael K, Bell 1:307 
 
 Woodward 1:13& 
 
 Woody, Alice Elnora 2:377 
 Woody, Anna May m. 
 
 Howard Farmer 2:23, 2:378 
 
 Woody, Catherine m. 
 
 Henry Maxwell 
 
 Rollo Freeman 2:l67,l68j 2:377 
 
 Woody, Charles E. 1:254 
 Woody, Dr. Charles E. m. 
 
 Buela Porter 2:377 
 Woody, Corclio F. m. 
 
 James Yarbro 2:377 
 
 Woody, J. C. 1:51 
 
 \-bccy, James Albert 2:378 
 
 W?ov/, James Buchanan 2:376 
 
 l-bo-iy, Jamos C. Ii90 
 Wcc-'.y, James C. m. 
 
 Tliza /Alexander 2:376 
 '.,'cr'!y, James 'Wesley m. 
 
 1-. -r.virot Dodson 2: 377 
 
 Wo-. , John 2il68 
 > '.-'., -.-, John A. m. 
 
 ' ^ry /a^daline ICimbler 2:376 
 
 Woocy/John C. 2:378
 
 INDEX i DAD3 COUNTY HISTORY 
 
 '.foody, John Calvin m. 
 
 Elisabeth Alexander 
 Woody, L. Laverne 
 Woody, Lorina n. 
 
 Alonzo Buchanan 2:376 
 Woody, Ilarde 
 Woody, Oliver 
 Hboldrid<TO| C. T. m, 
 
 Katherino Hool 
 Workman , Arden 
 Workman Ires. 
 Workman, Clifford R. 
 Workman , Marry 
 Workman , J . Q . 
 Workman, John 0. m. 
 
 Dora Scctt 
 Workman, Myrtle 
 Workman, Miss Myrtle 1:203 
 Worl<mar. , ?.ost; 
 Workman, ROSE A, r. , 
 
 Letitia Gazzam 
 Workman, Sylvia m. 
 
 John Ccvert 
 Worlonan , Virfini a 
 Workman, Ward 
 Workman, VE.lraa m, 
 
 Fred R. Heisey 
 Workman's Garage 
 Worley, i T ancy m. 
 
 '.fi.ck Morgan 
 Wormbrod , Gotfried. 
 Worthy, Hull & 
 Woy, H. 0. 
 Wray, A. J. 
 Wray, E. A. 
 
 Wricht, Clar'.; 1:74, 1:75 
 '.fright, Col. Clark 
 Wriftht, Srr.a 
 MriSht, J. H. 
 Wright, Mary Jane m, (1st 
 
 '.fi.llia-1 I: 
 ".fright, Mary 
 
 Wilii car. Lintlsr 
 Wright, T. ::. 
 '.fright, ;/. 1. 
 Wrichtsru?.n, .".d n. 
 
 Corry Ale:-:ar. ier 
 Wyrick, Paris E. m 
 
 Leta E. S'.;--,- 
 
 
 Yarbro , James Edward 
 
 2:377 
 
 2:168 
 
 Yarbro, Leslie 
 
 2:37? 
 
 2:377 
 
 Yeafirer, G, ;/. 
 
 1:218 
 
 
 Yoakum , Cyrus 
 
 1:23] 
 
 , 2:377 
 
 Yoeum, A. S. 
 
 1:32 
 
 2:377 
 
 Yodc-r , Eva m. 
 
 
 2:377 
 
 irilford H. Follard 
 
 2,242 
 
 
 Yoder, J. D. 
 
 1:223 
 
 2:89 
 
 Yoder, J. D. m. 
 
 
 2:380 
 
 1'olvina Lyons 
 
 2:242 
 
 1:222 
 
 York, G. F. 
 
 l:33c 
 
 2:380 
 
 York, Mary m. 
 
 
 2:381 
 
 ii-rviep T. Cantrell 
 
 1:338 
 
 1:225 
 
 Younr. r, '.-/. H. 
 
 1.109 
 
 
 Yo u: : : , A . A . Rev . 
 
 1:120 
 
 2:378 
 
 Your.-, A. J. 1:3, 1:9, 
 
 1:154 
 
 2.3CO 
 
 1:155, 1:176, 1:177, 
 
 1:179 
 
 , 1:204 
 
 1:213, 1:215, 1:223, 
 
 1:252 
 
 2 : 379 
 
 1:259, 1:352, 
 
 2:337 
 
 
 * Youix, A. J. 
 
 f 1:8 
 
 2:379 
 
 Ycun.-, Alice H, m. 
 
 
 
 John Mitchell 
 
 2,187 
 
 2 : 380 
 
 j Youn.T, Andrew Jackson m. 
 
 
 2 : 301 
 
 Laura IDmily Bedell 
 
 2:381 
 
 2:381 
 
 Ycun-'", Annie Melissa m. 
 
 
 
 W. A. Wiley 
 
 2:382 
 
 2:380 
 
 Younr, Augusta 
 
 2:382 
 
 f 2:40 
 
 Your.?, Clarence 
 
 2:368 
 
 
 * Younjr, Rev. D. G. & wife f 
 
 1:280 
 
 2:196 
 
 Ycunr, D. G. 
 
 1:251 
 
 1:152 
 
 if Youn?:, Ro 1 '- David G. m. 
 
 
 1.214 
 
 Margaret Pratt 
 
 
 1:221 
 
 Amanda Roberts 
 
 
 2:337 
 
 Cora Casey 
 
 2:387 
 
 1:275 
 
 Your.r, Eliot 
 
 1:124 
 
 , 1:112 
 
 Youn.-, Enily Alberta m. 
 
 
 1:346 
 
 Fred >; . Woodbury 
 
 2:3B2 
 
 1:230 
 
 Younp:, Emma 
 
 1:179 
 
 1:27 ; - 
 
 Ycun?, Emr.a r.. 
 
 
 ;-rlfe) 
 
 ',', S. /^-res 
 
 2:387 
 
 2377 
 
 Y'cunr, George Sdidn m. 
 
 
 r e ) 
 
 Huldah Slater 
 
 2:382 
 
 2 : 377 
 
 Yo'unP', Gertrude m. 
 
 
 1:276 
 
 M. P. Stark 
 
 2:384 
 
 1.166 
 
 Your.-, Gracie 
 
 2.384 
 
 
 You-.-, ""arold 
 
 2:382 
 
 1:303 
 
 1C '!".." , I . A. 
 
 1:242 
 
 
 YCU-I: . Ida 
 
 2 -. 388 
 
 2: 30t 
 
 Ycun--, Id". 
 
 1:190 
 
 
 Your.;;, Ida Gray 
 
 1:186 
 
 1:258 
 
 YO'.T.-, 7s am A. 
 
 1:33 
 
 1:250 
 
 # Yo'in~, Isom ;.. r.. 
 
 
 2, 1:68 
 
 1-1- "V E, Tno^ias 
 
 2:390 
 
 1:1 -5 
 
 * Yo-r , 7.3om A. & Family f 2:1-5- 
 
 2,3-7 
 
 Yo-j-", J. Monroe m. 
 
 
 ~ . ~ T V 
 
 :'^" Lrrrell 
 
 2:390 
 
 
 YC--T.;:/ Jar.es R. 
 
 2.388 
 
 2:37- 
 
 Ycunr, John 
 
 2:387
 
 INDEX i DADS COUNTY HISTORY 
 Young, John Marshall 2tl4l,2i392 
 
 2:390 
 
 2:283 
 It2?9 
 
 2i384 
 
 2 i 38? 
 
 2il03 
 
 2i391 
 
 n. 
 
 James Gasc 
 Young, Lucy V, m. 
 
 Lee Roar tree 
 Young, M. A. 
 Young, Mabel m. 
 
 John Howard Moran 
 Young, Margaret m. 
 
 _ Holly 
 Young, Marshall 
 Young, Marshall A. n, 
 
 Mary Sdna McConnell 
 
 Young, Martha m. 
 
 D, Frank Johnson 
 Young, Mary Elizabeth 
 Young Men's Business Club 
 Young, Nathaniel Eaton m, 
 
 Mary Poalor 
 Young, Rev. 
 Young, Sarah Ellen m, 
 
 W. L, Hills 
 Young, Susie m, 
 
 J. F. Duden 
 
 Young, Trula Alexandria 
 Young, Uriah m. 
 
 Phoebe Gregory 
 
 2il03 
 2391 
 Ii213 
 
 2:381 
 
 1 11*4-2 
 
 2 i 382 
 
 2:3C8 
 2i391 
 
 2:387 
 
 97 
 
 Iil63, 1251 
 2 1387 
 
 2i38l 
 2j?C 
 
 Young, tf. C. 
 Young, William 
 Young, l-ftlliam m, 
 
 Cr.tharine Ann Lair 
 Young, Capt. *i. C. 
 Young, iJllliam Evans m. 
 
 Belle Moss 
 
 Young, SAlliam M. & Diantha 
 Youn<i, vailiam Marshall 2i39' 
 
 Zeigler, C.D. m. 
 
 Frances Pickett 2i231 
 Ziicnemian , _ m. 
 
 H.innah Garver 21*4-1 
 
 ZiniiTierman & Mallory Ii23*r 
 
 Zj.mmcrmnn , Alfred 2:264 
 Zimmeman, Christ m. 
 
 Erani Raubinger 2i264 
 
 Zimmerman, Christ 2:264 
 
 Zimmerman, Marie 2;2&! 
 
 Zinamon, John 1:104 
 
 Zinc 1:262 
 
 Zinc Ore Ii30 
 
 Zor^ker, George Ii28l 
 
 Zorgker, W. J. 1:276 
 
 Zock. I. K. 1:166 
 
 Zumalt, James M. Ii8l
 
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