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BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Buchanan County, Missouri
Containing
A History of its Citizens, Buchanan County in the Late War,
General and Local Statistics, Portraits of Early Settlers
and Prominent men, History of Missouri,
Map of Buchanan County, Etc., Etc.
- ILLUSTRATED -
Publ. St. Joseph MO
Union Historical Company.
1881
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Tremont Twp.
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CHARLES McCRAY,
farmer and stock raiser, section 19, postoffice Frazer,
was born Jan. 6, 1819, in Illinois, and is the eldest
son of Daniel McCray, one of the earliest pioneers in
the county. Charles accompanied his parents
to Howard County, Missouri, in 1821, and to Buchanan
County in the spring of 1838, and has made this his home
since, having been engaged in farming all his life.
Assisted in redeeming this county from a wilderness, and
has had his full share of the hardships of pioneer life.
In his manners he is kind and genial, and is widely and
favorably known, and has won the respect of a large
circle of friends. During the late war he enlisted
and served for six months in the noted Pawpaw militia.
Owns eighty acres of fine land, partly improved.
He has filled the office of road overseer several terms.
Was married to Miss Eliza Horton, a native
Kentucky. They have had a family of seven
children, six of whom are living - Benjamin, Sarah,
(now Mrs. B. Riddle), Henry, Martha J., (now
Mrs. B. Tadlock), Samuel D. and Oscar.
Mrs. McCray and five of the children are members of
the Baptist Church.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 970 |
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DANIEL McCRAY,
was born on the 30th of February, 1798, in Washington
County, East Tennessee, where he was raised on a farm.
In 1821, he removed to Howard County, Missouri, from
there to Ray County, and thence to this county, in the
spring of 1838. He bought a claim, and commenced
pioneer life; here he earnestly worked for the
upbuilding of his adopted county, until June 4, 1881,
when he died. His marriage occurred Feb. 14, 1818,
to Miss Sally Bogart, they had a family of
ten children, for of whom are now living:
Charles, Polly (now Mrs. Elijah Jenkins, of
Andrew County), Nancy, (wife of James Christy,
of Andrew County), and Salenia (now Mrs. E.
Miller, of Kansas).
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 969 |
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JOHN MONTGOMERY,
farmer and stock raiser, section 10, postoffice St.
Joseph, was born Dec. 3, 1823, in Green County,
Kentucky, and lived there until sixteen years of age.
He was brought up on a farm, received a common school
education, and came West with his parents, in the spring
of 1838, by the overland route, and arrived in the
county on the 8th of June. The country then was
very thinly settled, and the Indian wigwams were the
only evidence left of the race that once inhabited
this vicinity. Discouragements beset the new
comers on every hand, and it was no uncommon occurrence
for whole families to be sick at once. During the
late war Mr. M. served two months in the Enrolled
Missouri Militia. He has filled the position of
school director and road supervisor several terms.
His landed estate consists of 31 acres, 243, of which he
cultivates. His farm is well improved. He
assisted in building the first court house in Sparta,
and has also lent a hand in erecting other county
buildings, besides the First Baptist Church of St.
Joseph. He was married to Miss Julia A. White a
native of Madison County, Kentucky. She was born
Feb. 2 1829. They have one child, Martha J.
now Mrs. H. C. Register, of St. Joseph.
Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Missionary
Baptist Church.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 993 |
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SAMUEL MONTGOMERY,
farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office St.
Joseph, was born Mar. 2, 1828, in Green County,
Kentucky, and came to Buchanan County, Missouri, in 1838
with his parents. The county was then a vast
wilderness, and the hardships and privations which they
endured were enough to intimidate the hearts of the most
courageous. The senior Montgomery settled
on Contrary Creek, and Samuel assisted in
clearing up a farm. Soon after becoming of age, he
commenced farming on his own account, and has made
agricultural pursuits his occupation through life.
During the late war he enlisted in the Enrolled Missouri
Militia, serving for twelve weeks. He has filled
the offices of school trustee and road supervisor for
several terms and is widely and favorably known for his
honesty, integrity and attention to business.
Mr. M. owns a farm of 240 acres, well improved.
He was married in 1849 to Miss Nancy J. Parker, a
native of Surry County, North Carolina, born in 1834.
They have had thirteen children, twelve of whom are
living, Zachariah, Thomas E., John L., Emily A.
(now Mrs. George Gunn) Irena, George, Cynthia,
Samuel, Marion, Ulysses G., Nancy, and Walter.
Two of the daughters at home are members of the
Missionary Baptist Church.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 993 |
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K. F. MOORE,
farmer and stock raiser, section 13, postoffice Frazer.
His parents were residents of Bath County, Kentucky, and
K. F. was born while they were on a visit to
Brown County, Ohio, Sept. 22, 1832. He spent his
boyhood days on a farm and received his education in the
schools of Bath County. Commenced business for
himself when about sixteen years of age. Came west
in 1861, and settled in Easton, this county, where he
engaged in farming. Purchased the place he now
occupies in 1865, and moved upon and has since been
improving it. Owns 650 acres of fine land, all
improved, with a handsome residence. He purchased
the old John Bretz farm at the beginning of the
crisis of 1873. He has filled the positions of
road overseer and school director several terms, and is
prominent among the leading citizens of the county.
Mr. M. was married in January, 1861, to Miss
Lucretia Robinson, a native of Gallatin County,
Kentucky, born Set. 22, 1839. They have had eight
children: Laura, William N., Annie L., Virginia,
Charlie, Nellie, John M. and Benjamin F.
Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church.
Source: History of Buchanan County, Missouri,
Published 1881 - Page 970 |
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